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__label__cc	0.590522	0.409478	gmt 6.0.0 About: GMT - The Generic Mapping Tools for manipulating geographic and Cartesian data sets. GMT6 distribution. Fossies Dox: gmt-6.0.0-src.tar.xz ("unofficial" and yet experimental doxygen-generated source code documentation) gmt Documentation gmt-6.0.0-src.tar.xz contents page and use the Fossies standard member browsing features (also with source code highlighting and additionally with optional code folding). Generic Mapping Tools What is GMT? GMT is an open source collection of about 90 command-line tools for manipulating geographic and Cartesian data sets (including filtering, trend fitting, gridding, projecting, etc.) and producing PostScript illustrations ranging from simple x–y plots via contour maps to artificially illuminated surfaces and 3D perspective views. The GMT supplements add another 50 more specialized and discipline-specific tools. GMT supports over 30 map projections and transformations and requires support data such as GSHHG coastlines, rivers, and political boundaries and optionally DCW country polygons. GMT is developed and maintained by the GMT Team, with help from a global set of contributors and support by the National Science Foundation. It is released under the GNU Lesser General Public License version 3 or any later version. The GMT World Domination Considering its flexibility at no charge, people worldwide are using GMT in their work and at home. Most users of GMT are Earth, ocean or planetary scientists, but there are apparently no limits to the kind of applications that may benefit from GMT. We know GMT is used in medical research, engineering, physics, mathematics, social and biological sciences, and by geographers, fisheries institutes, oil companies, a wide range of government agencies, and last but not least innumerable hobbyists. If you think it is appropriate, you may consider paying us back by including our latest article in the reference list of your future publications that will benefit from the availability of GMT: Wessel, P., Luis, J., Uieda, L., Scharroo, R., Wobbe, F., Smith, W. H. F., & Tian, D. (2019). The Generic Mapping Tools Version 6. Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, 20. https://doi.org/10.1029/2019GC008515 Install GMT GMT has been installed successfully under UNIX/Linux/OS X on workstations. It also installs under Windows and in UNIX emulators such as Cygwin or on virtual machines. We anticipate few problems if you are installing the package on other platforms. Note there are three GMT tar archives available (#3 is optional): gmt-6.x.x.tar.bz2: The GMT 6 distribution gshhg-gmt-2.x.x.tar.gz: All five resolutions of GSHHG coastline data dcw-gmt-1.x.x.tar.bz2: Digital Chart of the World polygon data For macOS and Windows users there are separate installers available. You can obtain GMT and support data from the GMT main site. Refer to the install instructions to install GMT, and build instructions to build GMT from the sources. GMT supplemental Code GMT users elsewhere have developed programs that utilize the GMT libraries and produce PostScript code compatible with the rest of GMT or simply perform data manipulation. Currently, the supplemental archive include these directories: geodesy: Velocity arrows and error ellipses, solid Earth tides, GPS gridding. gshhg: Data extractor for GSHHG shoreline polygons and rivers, borders. img: Data extractor for Smith/Sandwell altimetry grids. mgd77: Programs for handling of native MGD77 files. potential: Geopotential manipulations. segy: Plotting SEGY seismic data sets. seis: Plotting of focal mechanisms and SAC (seismic Analysis Code) data. spotter: Plate tectonic & kinematics applications. x2sys: Track intersection (crossover) tools. Before running programs, there are a few things you should do/know: Read carefully the documentation for the gmt system. This can be found as HTML files in the doc/html directories. The successful operation of gmt-programs depends directly on your understanding of how gmt "works", its option lists, I/O, and composite plot mechanisms. Then, before running individual gmt programs, read the associated man page. You haven't bought anything so you cannot expect full service. However, if you find a bug in any of the programs, please report it to us (https://github.com/GenericMappingTools/gmt) rather than trying to fix it yourself so that we, and through us, other users may benefit from your find. Make sure you provide us with enough information so that we can recreate the problem. In addition to the bug tracking feature (New Issues) on the website, you can also post general questions. Note that GitHub registration is required to post on the site. Ordering the GMT package on CD/DVD-Rs Should you or someone you know without net-access need to obtain GMT: Geoware makes and distributes CD/DVD-Rs with the GMT package and many useful data sets. For more details and a full description of the data sets (up to 60 Gb of data!) visit http://www.geoware-online.com/.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1182
__label__cc	0.563965	0.436035	< Back to news listing Jigsaw Foundation – funding given to children’s ward and community project In Your Area, Jigsaw Foundation, Jigsaw Rewards, Neighbourhood \| 15/08/2019 MedEquip4Kids is a charity which works hard to improve the health of children and babies in the UK by providing equipment not available from limited NHS resources. Jigsaw Foundation have funded a one-year project with a grant to improve the facilities at The Children’s Outpatients Ward at North Manchester Hopsital in Crumpsall. The ward treats more than 2,500 children each year, but has little play equipment and is not very child-friendly. Visiting the hospital can be a very scary and stressful experience for children. The grant of £4,300 will be spent on special sensory play equipment to calm and distract children, especially those with special needs. They will also provide a fun and colourful décor to make the ward more inviting for children. Jigsaw Foundation have also awarded Audenshaw Community Association £1,000. The association is based at the Community Hub on the Stanhope Estate in Audenshaw. It was formed in 2016 and everyone is welcome to join their coffee mornings and walking group. The grant will go towards environmental improvements, promotion of the community Walking Group and coffee mornings. Their events are aimed at bringing the community together and allowing people to meet their neighbours in a social atmosphere. So far they have planned a children’s Halloween party, bingo and hotpot supper nights and a children’s Christmas party. If you want to know more about Audenshaw Community Association, click here. Jigsaw Foundation, our exciting £500,000 fund, supports local projects run by charities, resident and community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and partner agencies. Funds are offered to projects that make a difference to the lives of our residents and their communities. Jigsaw Foundation supports Jigsaw Group’s vision of ‘We want everyone to live successfully in a home they can afford’ and mission of ‘Creating homes. Building lives.’ Applications to the Jigsaw Foundation are assessed alongside Jigsaw Group’s new Neighbourhood Plans. Are you part of a community project that would like funding? Find out if you would qualify for Jigsaw Foundation funding by emailing our team at JigsawFoundation@jigsawhomes.org.uk Jigsaw Foundation \| 03/04/2019 Jigsaw celebrates first year of merger with neighbourhood investment and new £500,000 Jigsaw Foundation Jigsaw Homes Group marked its first anniversary today (3 April) by opening applications to its new £500,000 community fund and launching new action plans to improve neighbourhoods across the North... General, In Your Area, Jigsaw Foundation \| 18/07/2019 Jigsaw Foundation helps fund projects in the heart of our communities Jigsaw Foundation is now awarding grants to community and resident projects, charities and voluntary organisations to provide essential funding in our neighbourhoods to those who need it most. Jigsaw Foundation launches Jigsaw Homes Group marks its first anniversary on 3 April 2019, with the launch of Jigsaw Foundation. The new fund gives residents the chance to bid for a share of... Jigsaw Homes Group Ltd Cavendish 249 Cavendish Street OL6 7AT jigsawfoundation@jigsawhomes.org.uk https://foundation.jigsawhomes.org.uk We use cookies to ensure we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with this. OK ✓	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1184
__label__cc	0.673647	0.326353	FPMT Community News FPMT Australia Shares Updates on Australian Bushfires Posted in FPMT Community News, FPMT News Around the World. Smoke from the ongoing bushfires in Australia as seen from the International Space Station, January 4, 2020. Photo by NASA ISS, public domain. (Source: https://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/SearchPhotos/photo.pl?mission=ISS061&roll=E&frame=120235) The ongoing bushfires in Australia are devastating many areas throughout the country, affecting humans as well as billions of insects and animals. FPMT Australia (FPMTA) has created a new webpage, “Bushfires Across Australia,” with news on the bushfires and on their impact on humans and animals, updates on FPMT centers directly affected by the fires, advice for practices to do, and information on how you can help. “We have been overwhelmed at the outpouring of compassion and the desire to help that has come from across the globe,” FPMTA writes. “This, coupled with local communities’ and individual’s support and care for each other, has been a source of great emotional comfort at a time of huge loss, fear, and anxiety. FPMT in Australia has been deluged with people wishing to help in practical ways and through prayers and practices.” Recommended practices that can be done to help dispel bushfires can be found in Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s collection of advice for natural disasters on FPMT.org and on the Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive page “Practices for Natural Disasters.” If you are under threat of bushfire or natural disaster, you can recite “Prayer to Guru Rinpoche to Clear Away Obstacles on the Path.” FPMTA shared the following about the hardest hit FPMT center: “FPMT’s De-tong Ling Retreat Centre (DTL) on Kangaroo Island, in the state of South Australia, has suffered greatly from the impact of the fires. DTL was saved, but the neighbous who helped fight the blaze, some protecting DTL, weren’t so lucky – many lost their homes. Fires on the island had been burning for four weeks and intensified, claiming two lives. The total area destroyed by the Kangaroo Island bushfires now stands at more than 200,000 hectares, which is almost half the island. Wildlife such as bees, the endangered glossy-tailed cockatoo and dunnart marsupial are feared to become extinct, and 30,000 koalas are believed to have been killed.” For more, including how to help, visit FPMT Australia’s “Bushfires Across Australia” page: http://fpmta.org.au/bushfires-across-australia/ FPMT.org and Mandala Publications brings you news of Lama Zopa Rinpoche and of activities, teachings, and events from over 160 FPMT centers, projects, and services around the globe. If you like what you read, consider becoming a Friend of FPMT, which supports our work. Tagged: australia, fire, fpmta, natural disasters Welcome to Our January e-News Posted in Announcements, FPMT Community News. Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Bodhgaya, India, January 2020. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang. In the January FPMT International Office e-News, we bring you news about: The Official Long Life Puja for Lama Zopa Rinpoche Rejoicing in Another Year of Animal Liberation A New Translation of the FPMT Ethical Policy Have the e-News translated into your native language by using our convenient translation facility located on the right-hand side of the page. French and Spanish speakers will find the FPMT International Office News translated each month in the “Bienvenue” and “Bienvenidos” tabs on the FPMT homepage. The FPMT International Office e-News comes from your FPMT International Office. Visit our subscribe page to receive the FPMT International Office News directly in your email box. Rinchen Jangsem Ling Retreat Centre Hosted a Large Prostration Event Prostrations at Rinchen Jangsem Ling Retreat Centre, Triang, Malaysia, August 2019. Photo courtesy of Rinchen Jangsem Ling Retreat Centre. On August 25, 2019, a large prostration event took place at Rinchen Jangsem Ling Retreat Centre, the FPMT center in Triang, Malaysia. FPMT Southeast Asia regional coordinator, Selina Foong, shares the story. This is a short excerpt from Selina’s published online story, Prostrating Up a Hill at Rinchen Jangsem Ling Retreat Centre in Malaysia. I’ve made countless trips to beautiful Rinchen Jangsem Ling over the years. On previous trips the highlight was the arrival, not the journey. We’d be in our car chatting away, typically heading to an executive committee meeting or a retreat. The scenery would zip by, familiar but fleeting. A recent trip, however, could not have been any more different! A few months earlier I had been pleasantly shocked to learn that a tour group from out of town had visited Rinchen Jangsem Ling and decided to organize an impromptu prostration event. (Often large groups of friends and acquaintances will visit Rinchen Jangsem Ling in large tour buses.) For every three steps they took they would prostrate once. And not just over a short distance, but all the way from the bottom of the hill up to the Rinchen Jangsem Ling gompa! “Wow!” I marveled. That’s more than 1.2 kilometers (three quarters of a mile) on a variety of purification-inducing surfaces including red dirt, sharp loose gravel, and knee-punishing concrete! Throw in regular whiffs (not to mention actual patches) of cow dung. Add in the relentless tropical heat and high humidity. And top it off with the fact that many of these visitors were new to Rinchen Jangsem Ling and had not done even one prostration before, let alone 1.2 kilometers worth! Incredibly, this impromptu prostration event turned out to be a huge hit. So much so that there were immediate calls for a repeat event. “Yes!” I thought. ”Here comes my own chance to burn off eons and eons of negative karma!” After all, Lama Zopa Rinpoche has taught us time and again about the effectiveness of doing prostrations with body, speech, and mind. And the more atoms of our bodies that are in contact with the ground when we prostrate, the better. What’s more, the higher the location of our prostrations, the better that would be too. (All the more atoms below us!) Keen to take Rinpoche’s advice to heart, I had to nonetheless concede that my chances of prostrating all the way up to Mount Everest were rather slim. I could indeed, however, try to prostrate all the way up to Rinchen Jangsem Ling! And that was how I found myself at the base of the Rinchen Jangsem Ling hill one Sunday morning, standing in pitch darkness among the trees with Oi Loon Lee and several hundred others. Already sweating and tingling with anticipation, we were at the back of the huge crowd but could easily hear Rinchen Jangsem Ling’s center director, Ven. Sonam Yeshe, who was at the front leading the motivation and prayers on a loudspeaker. It all felt quite surreal. Then very slowly everyone started moving forward and the prostrating began. … Read Selina’s full online story, “Prostrating Up a Hill at Rinchen Jangsem Ling Retreat Centre in Malaysia,” and view more photos online: https://fpmt.org/mandala/online-features/prostrating-up-a-hill-at-rinchen-jangsem-ling-retreat-centre-in-malaysia/ For more information about Rinchen Jangsem Ling Center, visit their website: http://www.jangsemling.com/ Tagged: oi loon lee, prostrations, rinchen jangsem ling, selina foong Tenzin Ösel Hita Welcomed to the San Francisco Bay Area, US Posted in FPMT Community News, FPMT News Around the World, Osel Hita News. Tenzin Ösel Hita at Vajrapani Institute, Boulder Creek, California, US, August 2019. Photo by Liz Chisler. Tenzin Ösel Hita, the recognized reincarnation of FPMT co-founder Lama Yeshe, visited California, US, in August 2019, touring the four FPMT Bay Area centers. Osel visited Vajrapani Institute in Boulder Creek, where he gave a talk and participated in the center’s Big Love Annual Community Celebration. Then he led a five-day retreat, “Being Your True Nature: A Meditation and Yoga ‘Being Experience,'” at Land of Medicine Buddha in Soquel. Ösel also gave public talks at Gyalwa Gyatso (Ocean of Compassion) Buddhist Center in Campbell and Tse Chen Ling in San Francisco. Heidi Oehler, Vajrapani Institute center director; Catherine Graham, Vajrapani Institute spiritual program coordinator; Urs von Matt, Ocean of Compassion center manager; and MaryEllen Kirkpatrick, Tse Chen Ling spiritual program coordinator, all contributed to this story. A remarkable energy of harmony and open-heartedness permeated the air at Vajrapani Institute during the events Tenzin Ösel Hita attended in early August. Many older students of Lama Yeshe joined a handful of relative newcomers to connect with Lama’s reincarnation on Saturday, August 3. Some appeared to be visibly sparkling by the end of the day and many seemed deeply moved by Ösel’s presence. Then on Sunday, August 4, more than a hundred people gathered around the Enlightenment Stupa at our “Big Love Day” annual summer festival, and soaked up the wisdom, honesty, and humor Ösel Hita shared with the crowd. The day-long event held here on  August 3 was created to offer a container for Ösel’s vision of creating “being” experiences for others. Attended by 32 people, the day’s theme was “Reconnecting with Your Authentic Nature and Healing into Wholeness.” Participants were led through a variety of meditation, yoga, movement, and self-expression activities. This prepared them for the day’s highlight: an afternoon talk delivered by Ösel, also attended by staff and community members. Many present were struck by the courageous and deeply authentic way Ösel spoke, and some former students of Lama Yeshe’s remarked afterwards upon the uncanny similarities between some of Ösel’s comments and those Lama used to make. Afterwards there was an opportunity to offer khatas. Ösel seemed to really enjoy connecting personally with everyone in this way, and the atmosphere was light and joyful. Ösel even needed a little prodding towards the end to persuade him to leave on time so as not to be too late for his next appointment! Ösel returned the next day for Vajrapani’s “Big Love Day” festival. Once again his talk was a highlight of the day. At the end many lined up to meet him individually. Tenzin Ösel Hita at Ocean of Compassion, Campbell, California, US, August 2019. Photo by Urs von Matt. Ocean of Compassion Buddhist Center was honored to host Tenzin Ösel Hita during his inaugural Bay Area tour.  His visit on Saturday, August 10, was arranged on very short notice, and thanks to the many volunteers we were able to take advantage of this unique opportunity. We were pleasantly surprised to see a lot of new faces at the center.  It seems that many people were intrigued to see a young recognized reincarnation of a Tibetan lama. Ösel was very happy to answer questions about his lineage and his place in the Buddhist world. Ösel showed a genuine humility.  He gave hugs to people and made them feel welcome.  We had to lower his teaching seat as he didn’t want to sit higher than the audience. Ösel was able to connect very well with people.  He treated the event as a workshop and encouraged people to ask questions, acting as a bridge between Buddhist philosophy and the modern Western mind. The event was also live streamed on Facebook and reached a large worldwide audience. What a wonderful gift it was to have Ösel come to Tse Chen Ling on Sunday, August 11, and give a talk called “Taste of Buddhism: ‘One Big Love.'” Some people came because they had a personal connection with Lama Yeshe; some had a connection through familiarity with the archives of Lama Yeshe’s precious teachings; others were drawn to the charismatic presence of this young man, this “radical free thinker.” Ösel pointed out that each of us has our own perspective, and from that place we project the world around us. He remarked that it has been a challenge for him to be able to differentiate between who he really is, what people have projected onto him, and who they expected him to be. He emphasized, “I am not going to fall into a box for you. I am not going to play your game.” Remarking that he was making himself very vulnerable, he encouraged us to really try to get to know him. Rather than delivering a Dharma talk Ösel asked the audience for questions, promising that he would do his best. He impressed on us that we should see him not as a lama but as a friend. When someone asked about his needs and what we as a community could do to help him he responded that the best thing that we could do for him is to really put the Dharma into practice. Ösel described this as a lifestyle and personal responsibility. He encouraged us to follow the examples set by the holy beings in human form: our gurus His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, and so on. We have to help ourselves and adapt the Dharma to our lives. We must put into practice what we are learning, and we should not separate learning and meditation. We must be aware and conscious. Tenzin Ösel Hita at Tse Chen Ling, San Francisco, California, US, August 2019. Photo courtesy of Tse Chen Ling. He shared that what he studied in the monastery for nearly half of his life really helped him when he “dove head-first into samsara.” Ösel expressed that he sees Dharma as a lifestyle and ourselves as a process: “You are happening; you are being.” Without an active and dedicated commitment to confront ourselves, he compared the Dharma to a light bulb without electricity. “It’s about your own experience; you have to walk it.” He challenged us to share only the best of ourselves with others. Be patient with ourselves but be responsible. “Don’t follow your thoughts wherever they take you,” he said. Thinking “I have no choice is very cowardly.” We need to recognize that “circumstances don’t make us; we make the circumstances.” At the end of the program Ösel recommended that if we just try to be kind, we will all be happier. He stood up and greeted us as we approached to say goodbye: embracing each of us in turn, seeing each of us, and not rushing. For more information about Vajrapani Institute, visit their website: https://www.vajrapani.org/ For more information about Land of Medicine Buddha, visit their website: https://landofmedicinebuddha.org/ For more information about Ocean of Compassion, visit their website: https://www.gyalwagyatso.org/ For more information about Tse Chen Ling, visit their website: https://www.tsechenling.org/ Watch Tenzin Ösel Hita’s talk at Ocean of Compassion or listen to the audio recording: https://www.gyalwagyatso.org/2019-08-10-tenzin-osel-hita.html Watch Tenzin Ösel Hita’s talks at Vajrapani Institute: https://youtu.be/Is1iG5DeY5g https://youtu.be/pZWQ0w-5-T4 FPMT.org and Mandala Publications brings you news of Lama Zopa Rinpoche and of activities, teachings, and events fromover 160 FPMT centers, projects, and services around the globe. If you like what you read, consider becoming a Friend of FPMT, which supports our work. Tagged: catherine graham, gyalwa gyatso (ocean of compassion) buddhist center, heidi oehler, land of medicine buddha, maryellen kirkpatrick, tenzin osel hita, tse chen ling, urs von matt, vajrapani institute H.E. Ling Rinpoche Visits Kopan Monastery Offering a mandala to H.E. Ling Rinpoche, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, October 2019. Photo by Geshe Thubten Jangchub. Kopan Monastery welcomed His Eminence the Seventh Kyabje Ling Rinpoche in October 2019. Ani Fran (Ven. Fran Mohoupt) shared the story of H.E. Ling Rinpoche’s visit to the monastery in Nepal. H.E. Ling Rinpoche’s visit to Kopan Monastery was short and delightful. Rinpoche arrived before lunch on Monday, October 21. Geshe Thubten Jangchub traveled with him from Pharping to Kathmandu. On arrival, Rinpoche was welcomed in the Kopan courtyard by all the monks and quite a few students from the course at that time. He then proceeded to the gompa for the ritual welcome offering of a body, speech, and mind mandala, prayers, and the traditional sweet rice and tea. H.E. Ling Rinpoche teaching at Kopan Monastery, Nepal, October 2019. Photo by Geshe Thubten Jangchub. In the afternoon, Rinpoche gave a teaching to the assembly of monks and nuns, which was the oral transmission and short commentary on the “Foundation of all Good Qualities.” During a short tour of the monastery grounds in the late afternoon with the manager Tenpa Choden, Rinpoche commented on the beautiful environment, the pure air, and how conducive this was to study and practice. Rinpoche very kindly accepted a request by the course coordinator to give a short talk and take questions from the students in the evening. There was much laughter and delight at the wonderful teaching Rinpoche gave on the fleeting nature of the sensations we experience moment by moment, and how we cling to these very momentary sensations as permanent. Rinpoche then took some questions from the audience, followed by a group photo. Rinpoche left early the next morning, for a quick visit to the nunnery, Khachoe Ghakyil Ling, where he gave oral transmissions, and then to his next destination, Samten Ling and Shelkar Monastery in Boudhanath. H.E. Ling Rinpoche in the gompa at Kopan Monastery, Nepal, October 2019. Photo by Geshe Thubten Jangchub. For more information about H.E. Ling Rinpoche’s schedule, visit Rinpoche’s website: http://lingrinpoche.info/ Learn about Kopan Monastery and the courses on Buddhism offered there: https://kopanmonastery.com/ Tagged: kopan monastery, kyabje ling rinpoche, ven. fran mohoupt Monastère Dorje Pamo Rejoices in Monastic Community Life Vens. Thubten Tenzin, Tenzin Ngeunga, Tenzin Péma, Chantal Dekyi, Irene Turner, and Michèle Paldreun at Dorje Pamo Monastery, En Baut, Fiac, France, January 2018. Photo by Ven. Tsékyi. Monastère Dorje Pamo (Dorje Pamo Monastery), an FPMT nunnery in En Baut, Fiac, France, welcomed Lama Zopa Rinpoche, as well as visiting and resident nuns, and volunteers in 2019. Ven. Chantal Tenzin Dekyi (Chantal Carrerot), coordinator, and Gabrielle Leflaive, volunteer, share the story. In 2018 we finished the first phase of renovation work for Dorje Pamo Monastery, and rejoiced in the beginning of a monastic community life in En Baut, Fiac, France. Many events have taken place in the past few months. Most significantly, the monastery accommodated a dozen nuns who came for the Vajrayogini retreat with Lama Zopa Rinpoche held at nearby FPMT center Institut Vajra Yogini in May-June 2019. Dorje Pamo Monastery welcomed these nuns, who came from all over the world: Australia, China, the United States, Holland, Italy, Singapore, and Switzerland. For the first time Dorje Pamo Monastery was full. This was made possible thanks to work done in April by nuns and volunteers. By the time the visiting nuns arrived in May, all of the rooms had been furnished and set up, the necessary common services (laundry, kitchen, and more) organized, and the garden and outside grounds tended. While coordinator Ven. Chantal Tenzin Dekyi was guiding the retreat and staying at Institut Vajra Yogini, Ven. Michèle stayed at Dorje Pamo Monastery and ensured everything went well there. Ven. Michèle was supported by a team of lay volunteers, who carried out many tasks: driving the nuns to Institut Vajra Yogini early in the morning for the first session and then back to Dorje Pamo Monastery at night, as well as maintenance, cleaning, shopping, caring for the sick, and more. Many thanks to Dominique Carrérot, Jordane De Marliave, Annick Lainé, Annick Leclerc du Sablon, Gabrielle Leflaive, Anne Logréco, Ghyslaine Nivet, Sophie Minon, Michel Pradines, and Marie Vaysse. Lama Zopa Rinpoche with students at Dorje Pamo Monastery, En Baut, Fiac, France, January 2018. Photo courtesy of Dorje Pamo Monastery. The nuns expressed their appreciation at the end of the retreat. They were very grateful for the warm welcome they received. They loved the monastery’s beautiful setting and peaceful environment, and very much appreciated the comfort, kindness, care, and services they were given. The retreat was a great success; more than 400 retreatants were present during the first ten days, and 236 people finished the complete five-week retreat. The retreat came to a close with a long-life Initiation ceremony open to all, in which 750 people took part. Lama Zopa Rinpoche widely expressed his satisfaction. He praised Institut Vajra Yogini’s many volunteers (up to a hundred), and was constantly dedicating the merits of practice to their well-being. Rinpoche found the dynamics of the retreat so positive that he said Institut Vajra Yogini should serve as an example for the entire FPMT organization. Many retreatants took the opportunity to visit Dorje Pamo Monastery after their retreat period was over. They were delighted by the place and showed great interest in the continuation of the project. Rinpoche visited the new monastery during the retreat. He blessed the gompa, gave oral transmission of “The Protection Wheel of Vajra Armor” and “Black Manjushri,” and gave some advice. Dorje Pamo Monastery volunteers Jordane De Marliave, Michel Pradines, Ghyslaine Nivet, Gabrielle Leflaive, and Sophie Minon in Lavaur, France, July 2019. Photo by Annick Lainé. Dorje Pamo Monastery’s monastic community is slowly developing. The goal is to have a core group of a few nuns sharing a monastic life centered on common and individual practices, study, and service. The monastery reached its full accommodation capacity now that the main construction work has been completed and the bedrooms set up. Various nuns and lay women have stayed in the monastery since September 2018, when we moved into the monastery. Ven. Losang Dekyi moved in with us but then left in mid-December 2018 after completing the Basic Program’s Lorig module at nearby FPMT monastery Nalanda Monastery; she went to do a one-year retreat at O.Sel.Ling Centro de Retiros, an FPMT center in Spain. This autumn a lay woman aspiring to become a nun is expected to come and stay at the monastery until her ordination. Between January and March 2019, we enjoyed the energy and the know-how of Ven. Tsekyi, who came from Germany to help with renovation work. She sealed and painted the gompa and future library, built shelves for the laundry room, and did various repair and maintenance tasks. She moved like a tornado through house and premises and left cleanliness and order behind. Vens. Michèle Paldreun, Tenzin Ngeunga, Robina Courtin, Thubten Tenzin, Tsékyi, and Tenzin Péma at Dorje Pamo Monastery, En Baut, Fiac, France, January 2019. Photo by Ven. Chantal Tenzin Dekyi. This past summer the monastery welcomed Ven. Dechen, an Australian nun who along with six other people was recently ordained by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Nalanda Monastery. Ven. Dechen is doing retreats at Nalanda Monastery and staying at Dorje Pamo Monastery the rest of the time. Lea Israels, who is a Dutch carpenter, offered to come to volunteer for two weeks in August. We assembled an impressive list of tasks for her. Local nuns and lay volunteers will also be residing for short stays. In this way a monastic community is taking shape. Nuns now have a quiet and peaceful place to live and practice together while striving to preserve and spread the Dharma for the benefit of all beings. Work on the gompa and library, which began in October 2018, is nearly finished. Teams of volunteers and monks from Nalanda Monastery have completed painting and other jobs. Many thanks to Ven. Yeshe Didier and Lea Israels, who are laying the floor boards in the gompa and library. Carpenters Ven. Yeshe Didier, Lea Israels, Ven. Dechen, and Laurenz in front of the new altar at Dorje Pamo Monastery, En Baut, Fiac, France, August 2019. Photo by Ven. Chantal Tenzin Dekyi. The altar was installed by the cabinetmaker who built and painted it. Lama Zopa Rinpoche would like it to be decorated in classical Tibetan style and suggested a few local artists. We also have to chose the statues for the altar. We are very grateful for all of the donations we received which enabled us to build the altar. Future projects include furnishings for the gompa, which include altar decoration, statues, thangkas, a throne, carpets, cushions, tables, and audio-visual equipment. For more information about Monastère Dorje Pamo (Dorje Pamo Monastery), visit their website: http://monasteredorjepamo.org/en/ FPMT.org and Mandala Publications brings you news of Lama Zopa Rinpoche and of activities, teachings and events from over 160 FPMT centers, projects and services around the globe. If you like what you read, consider becoming a Friend of FPMT, which supports our work. Tagged: dorje pamo monastery, gabrielle leflaive, ven. chantal carrerot Celebrating 600 Years of Lama Tsongkhapa in Malaysia His Holiness the 104th Ganden Tripa Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche arriving at Celebrating 600 Years of Lama Tsongkhapa, Selangor, Malaysia, November 2019. Photo courtesy of the Organizing Committee of Celebrating 600 Years of  Lama Tsongkhapa  Malaysia. Lama Tsongkhapa Day, or Ganden Ngamchoe, is a celebration of the anniversary of Lama Tsongkhapa’s parinirvana. It is celebrated on the 25th day of the 10th month of the Tibetan calendar. In 2019 Lama Tsongkhapa Day falls on Saturday, December 21, and is the 600th anniversary. On December 30, 2018, the Geluk International Foundation proclaimed 2019 to be the International Year of Tsongkhapa. His Holiness the 104th Ganden Tripa Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on November 18, 2019, to give public teachings at various Gelug Dharma centers in Malaysia, including FPMT center Lobsang Dragpa Centre, and to preside over a large event “Celebrating 600 Years of Lama Tsongkhapa” held at Chempaka Buddhist Lodge in Selangor, Malaysia, from November 23-24, 2019. Pek Chee Hen, president of Vajrayana Buddhist Council of Malaysia and adviser to the organizing committee of Celebrating 600 Years of Lama Tsongkhapa Malaysia, and Goh Pik Pin, organizing committee chairperson and FPMT center Losang Dragpa Centre director, share about the event. His Holiness the 104th Ganden Tripa Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche at Celebrating 600 Years of Lama Tsongkhapa, Selangor, Malaysia, November 2019. Photo courtesy of the Organizing Committee of Celebrating 600 Years of  Lama Tsongkhapa  Malaysia. Over the weekend of November 23-24, 2019, hundreds of people attended the event “Celebrating 600 years of Lama Tsongkhapa.” The event was held in conjunction with the International Year of Lama Tsongkhapa to commemorate the life and great achievements of Lama Tsongkhapa. It was co-organised by the Geluk International Foundation and seventeen Buddhist organisations in Malaysia including FPMT centers Losang Dragpa Center, Rinchen Jangsem Ling, and Chokyi Gyaltsen Center. There was great cooperation and harmony between the many Malaysian Vajrayana centers involved in this joyous event. We all rejoice. The event was presided over by His Holiness the 104th Ganden Tripa Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche, and was attended by between four and five hundred people. This included  fifty ordained Sangha, many of them monks and nuns from the Gelug tradition who are resident Sangha in Malaysia and Singapore. Celebrating 600 Years of Lama Tsongkhapa, Selangor, Malaysia, November 2019. Photo courtesy of the Organizing Committee of Celebrating 600 Years of  Lama Tsongkhapa  Malaysia. The event included teachings by His Holiness the Ganden Tri Rinpoche on Lama Tsongkhapa’s “Dependent Arising: A Praise of the Buddha,” which was translated into English by Ven. Lobsang Tsundue from Sera Je Monastery and into Mandarin by Losang Dragpa Centre translator Kenn Ng. The teachings were livestreamed on Facebook. His Holiness the 104th Ganden Tripa Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche, with translator Ven. Lobsang Tsundue, at Celebrating 600 Years of Lama Tsongkhapa, Selangor, Malaysia, November 2019. Photo courtesy of the Organizing Committee of Celebrating 600 Years of  Lama Tsongkhapa  Malaysia. On Saturday, November 23, Shartse Khensur Jangchup Choeden Rinpoche, the executive director of Geluk International Foundation, gave a talk on the life of Lama Tsongkhapa and the significance of celebrating the International Year of Tsongkhapa. Guests watched a brief video during the opening ceremony made to commemorate the life and works of Lama Tsongkhapa. Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/opzSWfdcUnI Guests could watch the video in the exhibition area throughout the two-day event and view a display of fifteen thangkas depicting the life story of Lama Tsongkhapa together with detailed description of each of the thangkas seen in “Chintamani Rosary Spreading the Buddha’s Teachings; Great Ocean of Benefit and Joy: A Method for Depicting the Sacred Biography of the Great Jetsun Tsongkhapa on Painted Cloth in One Hundred and Fifty-Three Parts” by Kunkhyen Jamyang Shepai Dorje and translated by Ven. Tenzin Legtsok. The weekend was made more auspicious with a long-life initiation conferred by His Holiness the Ganden Tri Rinpoche on Sunday, followed by a long-life puja offered to His Holiness the Ganden Tri Rinpoche. This was led by Geshe Deyang, Chokyi Gyaltsen Centre’s resident geshe; Geshe Jampa Tsundue, Lobsang Dragpa Centre’s resident geshe, who served as chanting master; Gen Sampell from Rinchen Jangsem Ling; and other Sangha. Goh Pik Pin speaking at Celebrating 600 Years of Lama Tsongkhapa, Selangor, Malaysia, November 2019. Photo courtesy of the Organizing Committee of Celebrating 600 Years of  Lama Tsongkhapa  Malaysia. Find Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s recommendations for the 600th anniversary of Lama Tsongkhapa’s parinirvana on December 21: https://fpmt.org/teachers/zopa/advice/rinpoches-recommendations-for-the-600th-anniversary-of-lama-tsongkhapas-parinirvana-on-december-21/ For more information about Chokyi Gyaltsen Center, visit their website: http://www.fpmt-cgc.org/ For more information about Losang Dragpa Centre, visit their website: http://www.fpmt-ldc.org/ For more information about Rinchen Jangsem Ling, visit their website: Watch the archived livestream of the event on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtHRv8SUjCFFd-JF5LOrVwXy2y5vYJmZh Tagged: 104th ganden tripa, chokyi gyaltsen center, geluk international foundation, goh pik pin, lama tsongkhapa, losang dragpa centre, rinchen jangsem ling Season’s Greetings, and News Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Bangalore, India, December 2019. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang. All good wishes of the season, from Lama Zopa Rinpoche and his International Office, to you! Please go to our December FPMT International Office e-News in order to see our full greeting, and advice from Rinpoche. We also bring you news about: Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Schedule Giving Where it’s Most Needed A Complimentary Module of Living in the Path A New FPMT Study Group Update from International Office and FPMT Inc. Board of Directors Posted in Statement. As we last reported on November 14, FPMT Inc. has received a report from an individual representing three women who have outlined allegations of sexual misconduct on the part of Dagri Rinpoche. This report contains what we believe to be allegations of misconduct by a teacher at FPMT centers, in violation of FPMT policies. After receiving these allegations, we have hired FaithTrust Institute to assist us in taking appropriate steps to conduct a fact-finding assessment of these complaints. FaithTrust Institute is a national, multifaith, training and education organization based in Seattle, Washington, USA. We invited FaithTrust to conduct this assessment as they are experienced in helping religious organizations, including Buddhist communities, respond to spiritual leader abuse and sexual boundary violations. Further we believe that using an independent organization to conduct the assessment will encourage people to speak more freely. Anyone who may have experienced or witnessed harm from Dagri Rinpoche in his role as spiritual teacher at FPMT centers, is invited to contact FaithTrust Institute. You can report your experience via email and, if you choose, participate in a confidential phone/Skype interview. All information will be held in confidence by FaithTrust Institute in the course of the assessment and report. To contact FaithTrust Institute send an email to their confidential email address: confidential@faithtrustinstitute.org. FaithTrust Institute will promptly follow up with you via email. If you prefer to be called, please indicate a phone or Skype number. At the conclusion of the fact-finding and interview phase, FaithTrust Institute will provide the Board of Directors of FPMT Inc. with a confidential review and assessment of the findings, along with recommendations for next steps that FPMT Inc. can take related to the findings. FPMT Inc. takes this matter very seriously and will not tolerate any retaliation against anyone who comes forward. Harm and abuse by a spiritual teacher is antithetical to our community. We strive to be transparent as we respond to these allegations, and plan to keep the FPMT community updated during each phase of our process with FaithTrust Institute. If you want to contact the FPMT Inc. board regarding this, please email Andrew Haynes: chairofboard@fpmt.org. If you have questions about the interview process or want to speak with FaithTrust Institute, please contact Emily Cohen via the confidential mailbox listed above or call +01 206-634-1903. Tagged: dagri rinpoche, ethical conduct, ethical policy Neuroscientists Benefit from Visits to Sera Je Monastic University Sera Jey Monastic University, Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India, August 2019. Photo by Marieke van Vugt. Neuroscientists Marieke van Vugt, PhD, and Amir Moye, MSc, visited Sera Je Monastic University in South India on August 7-21, 2019, to continue their research into the brain functions of debating monks. Ven. Tenzin Gache, a Sera Je geshe program student and resident of Shedrup Zung Drel Ling (Sera IMI House), an International Mahayana Institute monastic community, and Marieke van Vugt, PhD, assistant professor, Cognitive Modelling Group, University of Groningen in the Netherlands, share the story. Starting in 2016, Marieke van Vugt of University of Groningen, Netherlands, and her colleague Amir Moye from the University of Bern, Switzerland, have been coming to Sera Je to examine the brains of monks as they debate. Originally Marieke connected through the nonprofit organization Science for Monks with Geshe Ngawang Norbu, director of the Sera Je Science Centre, who encouraged her to take on this project. Marieke van Vugt and group at Sera Je Monastic University, Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India, August 2019. Photo by Amir Moye. Geshe Ngawang Norbu pointed out that just as scientists test meditating monks they should likewise examine the state of monks debating because debate at advanced levels becomes a kind of analytical meditation. In their first joint paper with the Sera Je Science Centre monks, they introduced this form of meditation to the scientific field. A second paper is currently under review and, based on the brain activity of debating monks, suggests that monastic debate helps to cultivate attention. Of course debate is likely to have many more effects. In an attempt to measure those effects the team also subjected more and less experienced monks to a battery of tests routinely used in the Western psychology laboratory. However, the results of those studies were fairly confusing. This prompted Marieke and Amir to begin thinking about designing tasks grounded in the monastic education system (rather than a Western modern education) that would demonstrate these positive changes in an observable fashion. Sera Je Monastic University, Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India, August 2019. Photo by Marieke van Vugt. Marieke realized that as a part of this undertaking she and Amir would need to become more familiar with the system of debate. Thus during her most recent visit, she requested Ven. Tenzin Gache and Ven. Losang Donyo, two American monks studying at Sera Je, to give basic instruction in the fundamentals of debate—in English. Ven. Tenzin Gache and Ven. Losang Donyo put together a short course syllabus and over the course of several weeks taught Marieke and Amir about the basic debates that monks learn in the initial months of the monastic education program. However, they soon recognized that these scientists had much greater fluency with scientific systems of thought, and therefore training in debate using modern scientific paradigms allowed them to quickly incorporate more complex subjects. Ven. Tenzin Gache and Amir Moye debating at Sera Je Monastic University, Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India, August 2019. Photo by Marieke van Vugt. This video is an example of one of the attempts to use the traditional debate format to discuss an issue in modern cognitive science: the nature of mindfulness. Watch Ven. Tenzin Gache and Amir Moye debate in this YouTube video: https://youtu.be/ThoFSuJWOmg To learn more about the International Mahayana Institute visit the website: http://imisangha.org Supporting Sangha, which includes the Supporting the Ordained Sangha Fund, is part of Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Vast Visions for FPMT: https://fpmt.org/fpmt/vast-vision/#ordainedlay Tagged: debate, science, sera imi house, sera je monastic university News from Maitreya Buddha Project Kushinagar A scale replica of the Maitreya Buddha statue to be built, Kushinagar, India, 2013. Photo by Andy Melnic. The creation of Holy Objects for World Peace is an important aspect of Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s charitable work as carried out by FPMT Inc. More specifically, Rinpoche envisions the creation of many statues of Maitreya Buddha around the world. Currently, there are two separate FPMT projects to build very large Maitreya Buddha statues in India, one based in Bodhgaya, Bihar, and one based in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. The project to build a Maitreya Buddha statue in Kushinagar is overseen by the Maitreya Project Trust (MPT). During the week of November 12, Indian newspapers were reporting that the Uttar Pradesh cabinet had approved the cancellation of the Memorandum of Understanding/Lease Agreement between MPT and the Uttar Pradesh government. This action concerns 250 acres of land that the Uttar Pradesh government has offered to the project. The director of the Maitreya Buddha Project Kushinagar, which is the project overseen by MPT, said that the news of the cancellation came as a complete surprise to the project and that they first learned about the cabinet’s action through a Times of India article. The article quoted government officials claiming that the MPT had breached the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The Maitreya Buddha Project Kushinagar updated FPMT Inc. about the status of the project and the work that has been done related to the MOU (see below). The project strongly disputed the government officials’ claims. Their update outlines how the project has been engaged in consistent work to meet the terms of the agreement and the requirements of other government agencies. The project also points out that the MOU included a requirement of a 90-day notice period should the UP government terminate the MOU, which has not been observed. Since 2016, when the land agreement between the MPT and the Uttar Pradesh government was signed, the project has built a fence around the project’s land. There has been a feng shui evaluation undertaken by an international team, which will be integrated into the master plan. And senior Geshes and Sangha have conducted a ground breaking ceremony on the land. In addition for several years now, humanitarian activities have been ongoing, including the distribution of blankets and mosquito nets. A mobile medical clinic sponsored by the project has also been serving people in need in rural areas. The Maitreya Project Trust is currently working to get a complete understanding of the current situation and remains committed to creating a large Maitreya statue in Kushinigar and setting up social and education programs in connection with it. Key points from the Maitreya Buddha Project Kushinagar update are outlined below: The Uttar Pradesh cabinet’s decision regarding the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) came as a surprise to the Maitreya Project Trust (MPT), who first learned about the decision through a Times of India article. There was no prior official communication of this given to MPT, despite one of the MOU’s provisions requiring that the government issue a legal termination with a 90-day notice period. MPT strongly disagrees with the reported statements of the Uttar Pradesh government officials that say that MPT breached the terms of the MOU. Since the signing of the MOU in August 2016, MPT has been in touch with the administrative authorities frequently, working with them to complete the process of transferring the land. MPT succeeded in getting the authorities to survey the land in April 2018, with this survey completed in June 2018. On completion of the survey, MPT became aware that out of the 250 acres of land that was supposed to be conveyed to MPT as part of the MOU, only 176 acres were acquired by the government while 74 acres were not acquired. Another issue uncovered by the survey was that the 176 acres acquired by the government and conveyed by way of lease deed to MPT were not a contiguous piece of land. The remaining 74 acres are made up of 187 lots still in the possession of other owners and are interspersed throughout the acres the government had conveyed to MPT in the lease deed. MPT raised these issues with the local authorities in June 2018. They were told that once they completed installing fencing around the outer boundary, the remaining land would be granted to the project. This fencing of the 250 acres was completed in September 2018. When they were informed of this, the local authorities reaffirmed their commitment to MPT that the transfer of all the land would then be completed. The local authorities also wanted MPT to start the construction phase of the project. While waiting for the land transfer to be completed, MPT worked with India’s leading design and engineering company. The architect for this firm told MPT that they would not be able to conceive a master plan as the land was fragmented and that no project could easily be implemented when other land owners were interspersed throughout the project area. Another step taken during this time was to try to secure the required approvals and clearances from the Airport Authority and the archeological departments. MPT was informed by these bodies that MPT would need to submit a master plan along with all our development designs for us to be able to get the approvals. They also informed MPT not to start any work without their approvals. The local authorities were then informed of these updates with another request for them to resolve any remaining issues with the land handover so that MPT could finalize the master plan design and submit the design to the Airport Authority and the archeological departments for approval. Again, the local authorities requested work to be begin despite the protocols outlined by the other authorities. In April 2019, in an attempt to keep the project moving, MPT met with the local authorities again requesting them to facilitate granting to MPT at least 20 out of the 187 plots not handed over to allow the statue construction work to begin. The authorities assured MPT that this would happen and based on this assurance, MPT completed all geotechnical studies and also appointed various other vendors to facilitate the commencement of the statue work. MPT also reached a final stage of discussion with the statue manufacturer, architect, engineering firm, and main contractor. However despite the assurances received, even these 20 plots were not transferred by the local authorities. MPT was very disappointed to read the newspaper articles that said that MPT breached the MOU. MPT is actively working to understand what has led to the cabinet’s decision and to resolve issues with the local authorities. FPMT News brings you updates from Lama Zopa Rinpoche and of activities, teachings, and events from more than160 FPMT centers, projects, and services around the globe. If you like receiving these updates, consider becoming a Friend of FPMT, which supports this work. Tagged: kushinagar, maitreya buddha project kushinagar, maitreya project trust Tenzin Ösel Hita Welcomed to Florida, US Tenzin Ösel Hita giving a talk at the Wotel, Miami, Florida, US, August 2019. Photo by Marcelo Paez. On Thursday, August 15, 2019, Tenzin Ösel Hita gave an evening talk “A Taste of Buddhism: One Big Love” at the Wotel in Miami, Florida, US, hosted by the FPMT study group in Miami, Namdrol Ling Study Group. On Saturday, August 17, Ösel gave an afternoon talk “Inner Creativity: How to Overcome Attachment” at Thubten Kunga Ling Center, the FPMT center in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Maria Cersosimo, Namdrol Ling Study Group co-founder and coordinator, and Nicole Zito, Thubten Kunga Ling Center director, share the story. We rejoice in the visit of Tenzin Ösel Hita to Miami! The event was a huge success with seventy-five people registered, a record for our little study group! The majority of the crowd were non-Buddhists, and the event took place in the totally secular environment of an advertising agency. Ösel gave a very sincere, straightforward talk, covering Buddhist values, the importance of a daily meditation practice, and simple tips in order to lead a happier life. His sense of humor was present during the talk, and overall his joyful and humorous energy kept the crowd hooked, even the children in the audience. There were questions from the audience, including some from the kids, that he answered very truthfully and humbly. As the co-founder and director of Namdrol Ling Study Group, this has been such a precious and memorable experience. I received many messages and thanks from the attendees, telling me how grateful they were for the opportunity to have met him. We hope Ösel can come back soon! Tenzin Ösel Hita with volunteers Cynthia Zak, Alejandra Paez, co-founder and director Maria Cersosimo, co-founder Ana Paula Ruano, and volunteer Claudia Regazzio at the Wotel, Miami, Florida, US, August 2019. Photo by Marcelo Paez. The auspicious visit to Thubten Kunga Ling by Tenzin Ösel Hita was surely one to remember and will go down in our center’s history. We were sold out and had reached our building’s maximum capacity within a few weeks of announcing this precious visit, and we had less than two months to prepare. We worked together to make this a most special day for the center and the community, and to honor the lives, service, kindness, and love of Lama Thubten Yeshe and Tenzin Ösel Hita. Tenzin Ösel Hita with Anthony Sherbondy at Thubten Kunga Ling Center, Deerfield Beach, Florida, US, August 2019. Photo by Carly Zito. Teams of volunteers began mentally and physically preparing for the big event weeks ahead of time. We invited two Lynn University film students from nearby Boca Raton, Florida, to record the event. We are very grateful to Yaren and Brian for volunteering their time and efforts. Adrienne donated and arranged an abundance of flowers, and Sonny offered dinner to Ösel, both of which were lovely offerings of generosity and kindness. Ven. Lhundub Tendron, the FPMT resident teacher at Thubten Kunga Ling, opened the August 17, 2019 event at 1 p.m. with a meditation on interdependence and emptiness. Ösel arrived at 2:30 p.m. and spoke for one-and-a-half hours on “Inner Creativity: How to Overcome Attachment.” He walked into a room packed with enthusiastic students, both old and new, of different backgrounds and ages, but with one thing in common: a very strong connection to Dharma and to him. Tenzin Ösel Hita with George Propps at Thubten Kunga Ling Center, Deerfield Beach, Florida, US, August 2019. Photo by Nicole Zito. Ösel shared about the insight and wisdom he has gained along his path. He spoke about his time spent in the monastery, how he puts the Dharma into practice in his daily life, and how his teachers continue to have a major influence in his life. The talk was very light and humorous, and his words touched the hearts of everyone who attended this special event. The energy at the event was slightly euphoric. Many beings came together that afternoon as strangers and left as friends. We had seventy-one guests, twenty-six volunteers, three board members, and five sponsored students attend the event. Many of our guests came from out-of-town: two students came from Washington, DC, two students came from North Carolina, three from the west coast of Florida, five from central Florida, and over ten students from Miami. A handful of these visitors were students of Lama Yeshe’s in the 1970s. Tenzin Ösel Hita with Nicole Zito at Thubten Kunga Ling Center, Deerfield Beach, Florida, US, August 2019. Photo by Carly Zito. We received such positive feedback from this event. Everyone said they were honored to meet Ösel, that they look forward to staying connected with him, hope he will return again, and wish him the best along his journey ahead. Students loved his humor, the way he addressed “spiritual bypass,” his way of sharing life’s lessons, and his Bob Marley and Bruce Lee quotes! Ösel’s unique style—the way he shares his own experiences and wisdom to bridge the gap between the East and West—helped us connect with our own experiences. We were reminded that our own inner wisdom and disturbing emotions serve as a constant platform for introspection, reflection, and self-growth. Change is possible and is up to each individual person. For more information about Namdrol Ling Study Group, visit their website: http://namdrol-ling.com/ For more information about Thubten Kunga Ling Center, visit their website: https://www.thubtenkungaling.org/ Watch Tenzin Ösel Hita’s talk at the Wotel: https://youtu.be/qzc4DAz1IYw Watch Tenzin Ösel Hita’s talk at Thubten Kunga Ling Center: https://youtu.be/pjqXZnbHZXM Tagged: maria cersosimo, namdrol ling study group, tenzin osel hita, thubten kunga center, ven. lundub tendron 1 of 6512345›» Subscribe to FPMT News advice advice from lama zopa rinpoche animals fpmt history fpmt projects guru devotion his holiness the dalai lama holy objects interview khadro-la kopan monastery lama yeshe lama yeshe wisdom archive lama zopa rinpoche light of the path living in the path long life puja media mongolia nepal earthquake newsletter photo gallery practicing dharma in daily life retreat stupas teachings and advice tenzin osel hita twitter video teachings your community Your up and down emotions are like clouds in the sky; beyond them, the real, basic human nature is clear and pure.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1185
__label__cc	0.605982	0.394018	Could a NON-PILOT land an airliner? Soumis il y a un an There are probably a fair number of people who like to imagine that if they were on board a jetliner and the flight crew became incapacitated, then they could jump up and save the day. ‘After all,’ they think, ‘I’m good at Microsoft Flight Simulator and, well, how hard can it be?’ The answer, it turns out, is extremely hard, according to those in the know – actual airline pilots. (www.dailymail.co.uk) Plus d'info... Tom Novak Daniel Van Hoy il y a un an 21 7 helpful hints for non-pilot landing of a commercial aircraft If aircraft is flying straight and level: 1. Find the radio (between the seats) 2. Set to 121.5MHz and call MAYDAY with flight number. If conversations can be heard on the existing frequency (119.5MHz or whatever), make your call there first. 3. Explain situation to controller. 4. Pray that your aircraft has full-auto capability. Wait for instructions on how to set up the flight management system for a full-auto landing at the nearest appropriate airport. Report fuel onboard and anything else asked for by controller. 5. Stay on the radio and keep communicating until landing. 6. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride, you'll soon be a hero! 7. Start planning for the windfall from the movie. Mike Risney il y a un an 6 " Flight crew, could you have a couple of those shots of Crown Royal waiting when we stop?" DON MCLAIN il y a un an 19 I've had very little flight training in a 172, but yes, I could land an airliner. I doubt any of us would survive, but I could land it somewhere. Like the honest reply !! Iain Girling il y a un an 11 Clearly it would only occur in a dire emergency. Given that scenario it would depend on how many of the automated systems were still functioning properly and the ability of the “non pilot” to understand instructions from a qualified pilot. Rather unlikely set of circumstances I suspect. sparkie624 il y a un an 4 I agree... When I was in A&P school and having a basic understanding of flight and some student flight training, we did an experiment. Without help in a full 727 simulator (many years ago) was able to setup and approach and successfully land. Admittedly, I did land a little hard, bust not enough to damage the a/c, but even at that, everyone would have walked off the plane! James Simms il y a un an 11 I would think given that situation & a successful landing w/no injuries; damage to the aircraft would be the least concern. As they say, any landing you can walk away from is a good landing. bdarnell il y a un an 12 They also say take-offs are optional, but landings are mandatory. sparkie624 il y a un an 15 As a friend of mine says on A/C... In aviation, we have a 100% perfect record on a/c... Every a/c that goes up has come back down. We have never gotten one stuck up there... They have all made it back to the Ground... :) Cal Keegan il y a un an 13 "The only thing hard about flying is the ground." -- Charles Kingsford Smith AWAAlum il y a un an 1 A cute little saying, but from what I've learned reading the article and most of everyone's opinions here, I'd have to say Mr Chas K Smith disagrees. Guy Goodine il y a un an 3 And any landing in which you can use the a/c again is a GREAT landing. Scott Moore il y a un an 10 When one engine went out, the guy next to me says how far can we go on one engine? I said all the way to the scene of the crash. We will beat the first responders there by 30 minutes. - Ron White Edward Dexter il y a un an 6 Hah, no way, I can't even land a small airliner in the MS sim without a fatal impact, things happen too fast in a jet for me to manage. Too many flight controls in a big puppy, and who knows where they are? Throttles and flaps sure, but all the other stuff, no way. You need to know instinctively. I honor the skill and dedication of commercial pilots to stay up on all of this, especially the software changes that come down the pike. matt jensen il y a un an 4 In the old days of prop planes and turboprops, it is/was possible - in fact many have done it. In the advent of multi engine jets - fly by wire and joy sticks - not so much. Playing a MS computer simulator is WAY different than actually flying in 200 ton jet. And, yet even some experienced right seaters don't do such a good job either. Practice, practice, practice - Ken McIntyre il y a un an 2 I figure that the chances of a safe landing with novices at the helm are about nil. Nil is better than No One at the help. - Ref: Helios Airways Flight 522 sparkie624 il y a un an -1 Ugh.. I just saw my typo..... I meant to say, "No One At The Helm" - I wish GB could give us the ability to edit :) - Hint Hint FA! 30west il y a un an 1 Proof reading before you hit the enter key usually will keep you straight. Karl Beckman il y a un an 2 Same thought also applies to flight plans, of course. And then there's spell check, which would likely catch the fact that proofreading is one word. Craig Bell il y a un an 4 I saw this in a movie once. The Flight Crew ate the fish for dinner and passed out so the panicky, desperate, whacked out flight attendant had to take the yoke and yada, yada, yada, Hollywood ending. Bill Babis il y a un an 4 What hasn't been thrown in is weather. CAVU would certainly help, anything worse probably not. A pax familiar with the automation through a sim may have a decent chance. Otherwise, hitting the red button and doing it the old fashion way may be best. Linda Nitzschke il y a un an 4 I don't wonder nearly as much about whether a passenger could land an airliner -- more relevant and of concern to me is....IS THERE NO ONE WRITING ARTICLES SUCH AS THIS...WHO CAN WRITE A PROPER AND LEGIBLE SENTENCE ANYMORE?!? Damn...if you can't even handle THAT, forget even driving a car, let alone landing an airliner!! art thompson il y a un an 7 Remind me if one of you "gamers" grab the controls... Were all going to die.. I agree.... It is harder than it looks. Flying FS-X is a lot different from really flying an airliner! A real Sim (and I mean the ones that airliners train crews in) give you a much better chance... But the heat of the moment of a real situation is a lot different. That is why when we have a new captain they are called "Low Min's Captain" meaning that they have different IFR approach standards vs a seasoned captain. 744pnf il y a un an 2 ... when we have a new captain they are called "Low Min's Captain" At my airline we were called 'HI-MINS CAPTAIN' until we had 100 hours in type. Different Name, Same Meaning, Same Hours I believe, but I am on the Maintenance Side of things, so I do not keep up with that.. LOL, I have enough regs to keep up with... alex hidveghy il y a un an 1 Hi mins is the correct term meaning you ADD on a couple of hundred feet and one or two miles to the basic mins . Until he’s over 100 hours in type with that airline. Then he reverts to the lower limits. I haven’t flown 121 in about 8 years so yes, terms and things in general change. Have about 6 type ratings from turboprop all the way up to B747 classic and over1000 hours on all of them.... paul gilpin il y a un an 6 is anyone named stryker on board. we need you in the cockpit. what is it. it's a small room at the front of the plane, but that's not important now. this aircraft has multiple engines. that's a whole different type of flying altogether. THAT'S A WHOLE DIFFERENT TYPE OF FLYING. ground: flight 209 you are cleared for departure. ohver: roger. roger: huh? ground: your departure frequency is 123.9. victor: request vector? over. ohver: huh? ground: flight 209 cleared for vector 324. roger: we have clearance clarence. ohver: roger roger. ohver: what's our vector victor? Dave Leib il y a un an 0 Love your comment. It's my favorite movie too. Clifford Haugen il y a un an 6 So how do you enter a locked cockpit? ? Stefan Sobol il y a un an 4 It is possible for the FA's to open the door using a code number. If the pilot's do not deny the entry, the door will open. However, if the crew were to become incapacitated somehow, the FA's might not notice until it is too late. Jesse Carroll il y a un an 2 Best question ever on this squawk ! Frank Lewis il y a un an 3 I got a buddy that has 30,000 hours in C-130 and boeing aircraft, he is retired now 9 years from his latest assignment which was nearly 6000 hours in a 777 and he said to me, hell I am not sure I could do it anymore. Jim Mitchell il y a un an 5 Flight simmers are NOT gamers. Victor Cabrales il y a un an 1 I have to agree with Jim here. There is a big difference from gamers to simmers. Although in all fairness we are NOT capable of landing an airliner and by all means not trained to do so. We are more knowledgeable about the terms and the layouts of flight decks than your usual passenger. We can speak in proper terms and understand more terms given to us by ATC. We are not gamers. Some of us take the simulation to a different level. Jim thanks for bringing that up. Les Wilson il y a un an 1 Someone who plays FlightSim a lot will have a better chance of getting the plane on the ground than someone who has no flight experience at all. Doesn't mean the plane will land without a scratch... and it probably won't be the smoothest landing... but you have a better chance than no chance at all. So long as the plane is in good mechanical condition with enough fuel to spend time getting accustomed to the aircraft and to find a runway with a lot of room to land - you will have better odds than a cockpit with two incapacitated pilots - or someone who has no idea what to do. It's probable the landing may not be a good one and you're looking at a total loss with fatalities. But it's still a fighting chance. Michael McMurtrey il y a un an 5 I am reminded of a saying: Flying a plane is one of the greatest thrills a person can experience, second only to landing it. I got my first airplane flight when I was 12 years old, in a Ryan Navion. The pilot, a colleague of my Dad, knew of my avid interest in aviation, and let me take the controls. I couldn't see over the top of the instrument panel, but was able to make some shallow turns just by reference to the instruments. I had read plenty of books from the library and knew enough about what the instruments indicated to maintain straight-and-level flight and turn the airplane. It wasn't until our pilot told me we needed to return to the airport and I asked "What heading?" and commenced a coordinated turn to that heading that he (and my Dad) realized what I was doing. They were mightily impressed. I am now 71 and still not a licensed pilot, although I did complete some dual instruction while in college and am still an avid aviation enthusiast. I am confident that, if necessary, I could land an airliner with the help of aircraft systems and guidance from the ground. Michael, I always thought that flying was the second greatest thrill a person could experience. Let's hope you don't have to find out. Chris Parrott il y a un an 5 I'm not a licensed pilot, but I have spent a whole lot of time flying some pretty realistic aircraft in PC flight simulators. And yes, I fully understand that the real thing is a much different, more sensory-overwhelming experience with a lot of information to process and little to no time available to stop and think it all through. Two things I would do right away to give myself a fighting chance, if I ever found myself in that situation: - Squawk 7700 on the transponder. - Tune COM1 to 121.5 and issue a "Mayday" alert, and hope someone listening at the other end can help talk me down safely. But if the "Average Joe" doesn't even know what a transponder is, or how to tune the radios, then he is pretty well doomed in this scenario. Ken Hurne il y a un an 2 But that is what the "pause" key is for right? Or maybe slew mode?? The order of operations is to aviate, navigate and communicate. Get the aircraft flying straight and level. If you can turn on the auto pilot to maintain altitude and heading - that frees up workload to get on the radio and issue a "mayday" to get further assistance. If you have fuel, then you have time. Time is your friend so long as you can keep the aircraft in the air. Mark Richards il y a un an 2 Why has the crew has been put out of business? Sudden decompression with failed crew O2? Cockpit windows cave in? This detail must be considered in the scenario. There will be serious issues to handle with an airplane in dubious condition. Tough for a single-pilot under less-stressed circumstances. Sorry, but stall spin crash burn die. Highflyer1950 il y a un an 2 About as much chance as winning the lottery! Picture yourself at FL360 no autopilot and keep the airspeed and altitude within 10 kts and 100’. now assume the autopilot is on, just exactly what are going to do, program the FMS to fly the autopilot with zero knowledge of how to do that? Get on the radio cause there is always a Boeing/Airbus instructor in every ATC facility? The next time you get that idea, switch it up a little and say, my buddy over there needs a heart bypass, get me a surgeon on the phone and I’m good to go..cause I watched 10 episodes of “Code Black”....Scalpel, stat. zuluzuluzulu il y a un an 2 Being an airline aircraft mechanic during a fuel crunch in the nineties, I had to get my taxi qualifications on simulators in the middle of the night. The instructor allowed us to “fly” an MD-80 and the flying part was fairly easy. the aircraft wanted to stay in the air. The landing, on the other hand was pretty bad. I blew all four main tires and went of the side of the runway. The instructor turned off the motion part of the simulator to protect the simulator, just before touch down but the visuals made my feel everything! In a no-pilot / dead-pilot scenario, that kind of landing is a good landing. No one said the plane had to land without a scratch on it. David Loh il y a un an 2 I think it depends on the type of airliner plus the background of the non pilot. As an aircraft maintenance engineer and aircraft enthusiast I know quite a bit about the aircraft systems, controls, etc. Also read widely about flying and had some FS air time. So i guess i could do it if the aircraft had full autopilot capability and the airport has full ILS operational. While occupying jump seat on many occasions from TOD to landing I've observed quite a lot. I also know how to operate flaps gears etc. In the case of non pilot who had no interest at all in flying and thinks flaps are what birds use for flying then maybe chances of a landing of any kind is probably very slim. David Vega il y a un an 2 Depends on how much training and knowledge does the non-pilot has on the aircraft in question. We are already talking about an extreamly unlikely event and then to have a non-pilot with training on that type of aircraft be onboard! Possibly you include FS and Xplane as “training.” Ric Wernicke il y a un an 2 Koreans have proved that even low time pilots cannot land an airliner in San Francisco on a sunny day. Brian Turley il y a un an 2 well we mustnt forget the ILS another chore to add to the many with limited time available.As they say prior to the last 1000 feet all the checks etc should be completed anthony delmonaco il y a un an 2 I think about this from time to time when I fly. If given the chance, could I get in the seat and land it? I'd like to think yes, I'd also think I'd need a new pair of Levi's when I landed. It would take a special person with nerves of steel to pull it off and as mentioned, at the least, an aviation theory. I think the nerves of steel, coupled with ability to follow orders and operate the controls smoothly are the biggest keys. I would say it would depend on the plane... But in modern days of CAT IIIa & b a/c I would most certainly say yes... All that they would need to do is to be in communications with a certified pilot on instructor for that a/c type and simply do as said and perform an autoland... Once on the ground and stopped.... Tow them to the ram or get a qualified taxier to get it to the gate. - For Cat II and other non autoland, it would be much tougher, but not impossible with the correct guidance from a qualified person on the ground... The "Mythbusters", Adam and Jamie, were able to do it on a simulator with help from a certified instructor. So in theory, it's possible. I sure wouldn't want to be in a position to having my life depend on it! But if I was in a situation like that, being a non-pilot I think I would having fighting chance... I would sure rather do that than someone that has no clue of the theory of lift or knowledge of avionics. Even though I would not desire to do it in real life, it is a better chance than having no one at the helm period... At least I know how to program an FMS and control an Autopilot as well as controlling the engines at full power during engine trims. - I still think being in that position I would be scared out of my you know what, but with 100+ lives at stake, it would be worth it. Yeah. That is why I said "in theory". I would put quite the set of pucker marks in the left seat if I tried this as I've only got about an hour of flight time in my entire 63 yr life (I was and am still susceptible to motion sickness). Mega difference between a simulator on the ground and a huge machine vibrating through a yoke. But, I'm pretty tough and daring. I'd give it my best effort. The only thing would have going for me is 5 years of ground ops with an airline plus riding right seat on a bush plane numerous times into the Idaho back country. Those qualifications hardly amount to anything other than making me the first person to the scene of a monsterous divot. I hear ya.... But I would rather leave a dirty seat behind rather them to pick me up off the runway or mountain side with a Blotter! A couple other thing. I'm pretty good with computers. And I at least have a sense of what the instruments mean in a cockpit. Not much, but a person with those skills might be able help out. BaronG58 il y a un an 2 I agree Sparkie. I think it also depends on the person. Even a person who has no knowledge or training but has the backbone and confidence to step up and get in the left seat is a good start. I have a buddy that has 30,000 hours of flying in C-130 and various Boeing jets. He is now retired for over 9 years and his last job flying 777 he achieved over 5000 hours and he said after such a long layoff from the cockpit he was not sure he could land a plane in the incapacitated example used here. Karl Schneider il y a un an 1 Barely possible, assuming the pilot(s) just dropped dead and weren't killed by large birds entering the windscreen or some other drastic compromise of the aircraft. I actually think this would be easier in older aircraft with dedicated instruments (steam gauges, if you like) that could be fairly easily identified. I'd hate to have to teach a tyro how to set up glass cockpit screens in ADDITION to how to control the plane over the radio. Randy Brown il y a un an 1 25 years ago my room mate was a DC8 first officer and later captain for Emory. He got permission for me to be in the simulator while they did their flight checks. Old full motion sims on Denver’s Stapleton airport United flight training center after DIA was open. While the captain and the check pilot were debriefing I was allowed to sit left seat with my friend coaching from the right seat. I was able to successfully land and take off multiple times. I was a 1000 hour private MEL SEL Insrument pilot. Prior to becoming a private pilot I flew and was a flight instructor for radio controlled aircraft. A non pilot with only pc sim experience would have a tough time. The more you actually know the less likely you are to look favorably on a non pilots chances. R/C flying transfers better to full scale than full scale to R/C. webken10 il y a un an 1 A non-pilot, in a heavy as in 747 or thereabouts weight category, no real chance. One matter nearly no one has referenced, is most home sims have no inertial loading to sim the A/C inertia slower response times. That was a shock to me, which I had to practice to lead correctly. I have 1400 total time, half in a light King Air A 90, and some in a DC-3. Still a light and rigid wing aircraft, by real standards. Do a real sim with the motion and response slowness of a high inertia heavy, and I'd rather be elsewhere. Not a doubt I could handle such landing well, with minimal damage, if any. I had just enough real sim practice to know how to lead a 747. The inertia difference from light aircraft is amazing. And it will put you behind the flying landing curve every time, unless you get it down pat with practice. And that assumes all main systems reasonably functional. Short of my comment, Dan Hoy below has by far the best practical size up of reality, if the individual has some smarts, serious smarts. Ray Fencl il y a un an 1 I would request that a fresh pair of skivvies be available upon landing. Warren Craycroft il y a un an 1 There's a fun way to try it out, if you have a full-scale public flight simulator in your area. For example, in Anaheim, CA, FlightDeck (https://flightdeck1.com/) has a fixed-base simulator of a Boeing 737-800. The screen is high-fidelity 180 degree wrap around and the cockpit is an exact replica. "Fixed-base" means the cockpit does not physically move like the pro simulators, so no "seat of the pants" feedback. Nevertheless, it's a hoot, and pilots have given it good reviews. While they have several standard packages of training and short flights, the folks there love what they do and would probably be willing to set up a scenario where you would sit down in the pilot seat with no training and with the simulator in a stable flight scenario and then coach you down to a landing by "radio". Andrew Bunker il y a un an 1 I can resolve this question quite easily I am willing to attend a simulator and attempt to land it which would not harm anyone or equipment. As long as I don't have to pay. ;-) Richard Loven il y a un an 1 There is some luck involved. In Sioux City they had luck. The Captain was an old calm Pilot. Most would still be reading the emergency checklist to see what they were suppose to do and when they didn’t find it they had already spiraled into the ground. James Simms il y a un an 1 ‘Course, if you had an auto pilot, all would be saved ð https://youtu.be/_WQfZYacEAw TWA55 il y a un an 1 Auto landing system Marc Collins il y a un an 1 I could make a pinpoint landing - right at the site of the crash... Every landing is nothing more than a "controlled" crash! Just some of them are better than others! Objective is " if everybody can walk away" from the site, good landing! Part of the issue with this is there are two different types of non-pilots who have experience with PC sims. Those who get on there to mess around and make fools of themselves (think of the kids airforceproud95 encounters on youtube), and those who are serious simmers. With the first group you'd probably stand less of a chance of surviving than you would with someone who had never seen a cockpit before in their life. The second group might give you a fighting chance if talked down by someone on the radio. Then there is that whole other slightly not minor issue called weather... It’s possible. It would take two calm people one on each end. One big problem for a complete novice is starting radio communication.On the ATC end you need a capable Type Pilot, that knows all the systems. Most important is that he is very perceptive and understands and can relate to people. With the two right ones you would have a 90% Chance. Some uptight guy that takes 25 hrs to Solo a person won't work. He will spend all the time on proper Radio Procedure or explain how to fill out a NASA Report. yatesd il y a un an 1 I’m a retired Air Force civil engineer. Spent a lot of time getting hauled around in mostly C-130s with time sitting in the jump seat. Did the MS Flight Sim thing for many years. One Saturday my next door neighbor, who was an FO on DC-9s flying for Northwest and was an instructor, took me to the local airport and we rented a Cessna 172. He just told me “ok, do it for real”, which I proceeded to do. It wasn’t pretty, but I was able to successfully takeoff, fly around, some and land....with some definitive tutilage on my instructors part. Years later, I did the same in a B-1 bomber full motion sim. That also wasn’t pretty, but I didn’t ever exceed the limits of the aircraft and it’s flight envelope. So I believe I could fly an airliner if I had to, though I do have familiarity that is greater than most. swannie il y a un an 1 MuthBusters did this on an episode in a flight simulator (the real deal) and an actual ATC trainer guiding them down. I seem to recal that it did work for one of them ... barry edelstein il y a un an 1 Could aircraft be set up so they could be flown as drones if no pilot is available? Detlef Kretschmer il y a un an 1 I've actually been in the cockpit of a 747-400 during an, illegal at the time, hands-off landing in the 90's. Worked fine. Andre Duijnmayer il y a un an 1 Everyone here seems to be talking about skills of flying / landing the plane. Whereas I doubt that with the current safety measures, it would be impossible for anyone in the cabin to actually get INTO the cockpit if all flight crew was taken out, since it's supposed to be terrorist proof and locked from the inside? So you just have to hope that the entered flight plan includes an automatic landing. Tom Eckels il y a un an 1 What are the chances a 737 with say 150 passengers has a person who has at least soloed in a small plane? beilstwh il y a un an 1 The airlines have a system called autoland that will land the plane under computer control. The downside is that the wind conditions must be very light for it to work correctly. If the plane is equipped with the equipment and it was programmed correctly it could land the plane under computer control Beilstwh, the maximun winds for using the autopilot for landing on the B757/B767 (from my compay's Flight Book limitations section) are: Headwind 25KTS; Crosswind 25 KTS and Tailwind 10 KTS. By no means "very light". FYI, the other limitation on use of the A/P is that on takeoff the A/P may not be engaged below 500 feet AGL. Charles Cowles il y a un an 1 Very good question. Depends largely on who the non-pilot is, how the communication links are, and circumstances. I had a chance to spend about 2 hours in a 757 simulator from a friend at United. After having fun for about 20 mins, I asked the sim trainer to spend the rest of the time showing me how to fly in a crisis situation. My reason being, survival. I learned a bit about key instruments, key alarms, radio operations, and flight computer programming. I think is it not impossible to land. Very difficult, but not impossible. I am a physician, and have no doubt that if a pilot was to spend a few hours in an operating room, I could get them to close. Not pretty, not replacing a surgeon, but in survival mode could have a win. Foxinthehouse1 il y a un an 1 For those knocking us Flight Simmers, perhaps no everyone is privy to the money required to get a PPL so simming is the best we can do. However that being said. I got to do the Delta Level D 737-200 Sim several times and with no actual flight training besides FSX I was able to start up from cold and dark, taxi, configure, fly, and land the aircraft well within survivable settings. I even managed a ILS approach with the ground only becoming visible at 100ft. All without using autopilot. I did crash few times when attempting out of ordinary maneuvers, and my first time flying a Level D down an ILS but learned rather quickly due ot my hours spent in FSX. I would also mention that training will prove its worth as I was told many single IRL pilots make many mistakes flying the multi-engine where as some of us simmers do not. Once again, don't knock or look down on simmers. I rather have a person with several hundred 737 sim hours than a single engine weekend warrior up in the front with a ppl. Can provide some YT links if any wish to see. David Flores il y a un an -1 Is there an iPhone app to land the plane? If the automation is working, the plane can land itself if the operator can be told how to set it up. A reasonably intelligent person should be able to do it. Yep. If we had some ham, we could have ham and eggs. If we had some eggs.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1187
__label__wiki	0.832709	0.832709	What's News: World Health Organization defines 'gaming disorder' and adds it to list of diseases Amanda Farough WHO adds "gaming disorder" to the International Classification of Diseases. PUBG Corp. responds to "asset flipping" allegations. 'Beasts of Balance' creator, Sensible Object, raises $3.2 million for new venture. GameStop shareholders finally get some good news. World Health Organization defines ‘gaming disorder’ and makes it official WHO has added addiction to gaming as a disease when it released the 11th International Classification of Diseases yesterday. They first talked about “gaming disorder” in their ICD-11 draft back in February and have been met with pushback from the gaming community, including the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). And as of yesterday, “gaming disorder” has been made official. The ESA released a statement in March about the ICD-11 draft. “Worldwide opposition to the WHO’s controversial and unproven classification of ‘Gaming Disorder’ continues to grow,” Michael Gallagher, whom GameDaily recently interviewed about E3, said in the press release. “The WHO’s process lacks transparency, is deeply flawed, and lacks objective scientific support. We urge this process to be halted.” Regardless of the flawed science that could potentially cause another wave of moral panic about video games, game addiction is still a problem. “The video game industry is expanding so quickly that medical research has struggled to keep up,” said the New York Times. “But some mental health professionals insist that gaming disorder is not a stand-alone medical condition. Rather, they see it as a symptom or a side effect of more familiar conditions, such as depression or anxiety.” Addiction is serious, no matter the vice associated with it. To many of us, games are our livelihoods and our lives. To others, it’s a dark hole that crushes their hopes and dreams as they slide further into the haze of addiction. If the WHO’s classification will in some way provide help to gamers who suffer from game addiction (or curb the sometimes predatory design modalities in games themselves, even just by proxy), then it’ll be worth it. It’s a worrisome prospect that the government may “crack down” on games as a result, however. This line is razor thin. We’ll have to see how both mental health professionals and the industry responds to this in the near future. PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds developer responds to allegations of “asset flipping” Asset flipping is a serious problem on Steam. Part of the reason why trading cards have become so locked down in the recent past is because of the influx of asset flipping. Asset flip games aren’t just lazy, they’re bad for discoverability and for the health of the digital game economy. So, when PUBG Corp. took to Reddit to talk about how they purchase assets, they were insistent that this is good for development workflow and not to cut corners. Studio communications lead, Ryan Rigney, talked on Reddit about the “misinformation” going around about the use of premade assets in PUBG. A lead artist on the team said to Rigney (which he posted in the Reddit comment), “Why should one of my artists spend two weeks on a generic sculpt if they could instead spend that two weeks adding real value for players elsewhere? How many times should a telephone booth be modeled? How many times do we gotta sculpt a cash register?” Just like graphic designers don’t necessarily make their own typefaces or textures in their work, it’s important to recognize that not all games start off with the budget to make everything themselves. “As our in-house art teams built [new PUBG map] Miramar, they began to rely less on store-bought assets,” Rigney said on Reddit. “... it just doesn’t make sense to build everything in the game world yourself.” PUBG players aren’t convinced. With performance issues across all platforms, including mobile, players don’t want PUBG Corp. to give them more PR spin. They want the problems fixed. “I remember the pre-launch of 1.0 on the test servers,” one Reddit user commented. “[PUBG map] Yasnaya ran like butter. I was getting near constant 120 fps with the same settings I've been using forever. But with every patch since then...performance has been dropping.” PUBG Corp. may run into more issues as their publisher, Bluehole, continues on the warpath against Epic (and the engine that runs their game, Unreal 4). Beasts of Balance creators raise millions to fund next tech-fueled tabletop venture Sensible Object, the creators behind indie app-enabled board game Beasts of Balance, has raised $3.2 million to fund its new tech-focused tabletop venture: playing board games with Amazon’s Alexa. Voice Originals will release its first game, When In Rome, on the Amazon Alexa store on July 2 in Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. After Bethesda’s epic trolling during this year’s E3, where they surprise released Skyrim: Very Special Edition on Alexa, it’ll be interesting to see what Sensible Object will do with When In Rome. 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__label__wiki	0.698046	0.698046	Tag: Marianne Moore Rediscovered Artist: seeking information on Arthur William Wilson (1892-1974) also known as ‘TEX’, WINSLOW WILSON and PICO MIRAN active NYC, Rockport, Gloucester Posted on February 26, 2017 March 1, 2017 by Catherine Winslow Wilson, Squall Coming, photo http://www.winslowwilson.com Pico Miran (Arthur Winslow Wilson), Merry-go-Round, photo http://www.winslowwilson.com Granddaughter Claudia Wilson-Howard writes Good Morning Gloucester seeking any information, biographical “tidbits”, or recollections about fine artist Winslow Wilson who resided in Gloucester and had studios in Gloucester and Rockport ca. 1946-1972.She is working on an excellent project: a digital resource about her grandfather. “I am the granddaughter of Winslow Wilson,” she writes, “an artist who spent most of his life on Cape Ann, painting under two names in two studios. One studio, in Gloucester, the second in Rockport, and a member of the Rockport Art Association from 1946-1972, he was an active member of the art community. I have developed a website (www.winslowwilson.com), which is a work in progress. I am attempting to develop as detailed a biography as possible, and was hoping …to reach out to the community to help gather any tidbit of information. Thank you very much!” Perhaps a reader of this blog can help identify a sitter in one of Wilson’s stellar unidentified local portraits. Arthur William “Winslow” “Tex” Wilson, also known as Pico Miran was an American artist–primarily a painter– born on July 20, 1892 in Brady, Texas. His family moved to Junction, TX, where he graduated from high school, also the address he used while attending Harvard. Wilson was a veteran of the First World War (National Guard, AEF) deployed to France 1918-1919. He died November 18, 1974 in Miami, FLA. At Harvard Wilson transferred from Texas A&M University to Harvard. Roy Follett his professor at Texas A&M described Wilson’s impact on him as “atomic”, possessed with a creative intellect that surpassed the teacher’s. And then the unthinkable… For Wilson, life changed punishingly July 4, 1912 as he accidentally and horrifically killed his fellow undergrad, a friend and co-worker Merle DeWitt Britten on the job, driving the streetcar that crushed him. Wilson left Harvard, then came back. He skipped classes. At times he soared. He was a writer and editor of The Harvard Monthly literary magazine with an impressive group of multi talented peers and friends: ee cummings; John Dos Passos; critic Gilbert Seldes; poet (Pulitzer prize winner) Robert Hillyer; poet (later Director MA Historical Society) R. Stewart Mitchell; Scofield Thayer; and James Sibley Watson. Arthur Wilson undergraduate writing published in The Harvard Montly The Harvard Monthly was founded in 1885 and ceased publication in 1917, its aim “to publish the best (undergraduate) articles, fiction and verse by students in the University.” The words “and verse” were added after E.E. Cummings gave their class commencement speech in 1915 on “The New Art” extolling contemporary expressions in music, the visual arts, and literature. “What really brought down the house was Gertrude Stein’s Tender Buttons,” he’d later say about this bit in the speech: “unquestionably a proof of great imagination on the part of the authoress, as anyone who tries to imitate her work will discover for himself. Here we see traces of realism, similar to those which made the “Nude Descending a Staircase” so baffling. As far as these “Tender Buttons” are concerned, the sum and substance of criticism is impossible. The unparalleled familiarity of the medium precludes its use for the purpose of aesthetic effect. And here, in their logical conclusion, impressionistic tendencies are reduced to absurdity. The question now arises, how much of all this is really Art? The answer is: we do not know. The great men of the future will most certainly profit by the experimentation of the present period. An insight into the unbroken chain of artistic development during the last half century disproves the theory that modernism is without foundation; rather we are concerned with a natural unfolding of sound tendencies. That the conclusion is, in a particular case, absurdity, does not in any way impair the value of the experiment, so long as we are dealing with sincere effort. The New Art, maligned though it may be by fakirs and fanatics, will appear in its essential spirit to the unprejudiced critic as a courageous and genuine exploration of untrodden ways…how much of all this is really Art? The answer is: we do not know. The great men of the future will most certainly profit by the experimentation of the present period.” – ee cummings 1915 ee cummings portrait of Thayer, printed in the Dial *The Dial was founded by James Sibley Watson and Scofield Thayer. Emily Sibley Watson, Founder of Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester was friends with Marianne Moore 1917 NYC apartment with Cummings Wilson and e.e. cummings (1884-1962) were roommates at Harvard, friends who hit the town. (There’s one story with them caught at a prostitute’s apartment.) They remained friends enough to room together more and carouse Greenwich Village. Thanks to $1000 from Thayer, Cummings joined Wilson in New York at 21 East 15th Street in 1917. There are striking parallels, comparisons, and secrets in the lives they led. Both men were artists and writers that had tragic and shattering life experiences, and estranged and scandalous family stories. According to Virginia Spencer Carr‘s 1984 biography of John Dos Passos, Dos Passos envied these two: “Wilson was already signing his paintings (when he signed them at all) “Winslow Wilson” and Dos Passos surmised (when?) that he would be recognized eventually for his stunning portraits and seascapes. He was convinced that Cummings was too assured a reputation as a painter and saw Dudley Poore as the best poet of the lot from Harvard who aspired to a career in letters.” All three enlisted in WW1. Cummings signed up for the volunteer ambulance corp along with Harvard chums Hillyer and Dos Passos. Cummings ended up a POW and wrote a novel about the experience, The Enormous Room. Cummings said he was a self-taught painter, helped along by friends from Harvard. Did he sign up for classes in New York? Where did Wilson study art in New York before WW1? (Incidentally, Gertrude Stein was also a volunteer camion; it seems like a ‘who wasn’t?’ roster. The majority of the 3500+ drivers came from ivy league schools, especially Harvard. The American Field Service (AFS) ambulance unit grew to be the largest and was founded by Gloucester’s own A. Piatt Andrew in 1915, after helping out the year before.) After the War, Wilson was in New York and abroad in Paris, and London (infamously). There was a blink of a marriage and divorce from Elizabeth Brice, and a daughter Caroline, a dancer, that he never saw again. At 34, Wilson and his 19 year old girlfriend Winifred Brown abandoned a baby. It was an international scandal. Wilson’s family stepped up and his brother Ernest raised the boy as his own. It was four decades before the baby learned about his biological parents. I know these wincing details because that boy, H Robert Wilson, is a good writer and did the research. Arthur Wilson signed his paintings as “Winslow” Wilson, which fits as a wink at Homer. Seascapes as a subject. Private solitary life. It also works as a visual swapping out of “Tex” for East Coast “Winslow”. The initials become double letters (like e.e. cummings), and nearly a double name, minus one letter and there’s an anagram of Wilson. It’s even a way to differentiate his name ‘Arthur Wilson’ from other artists and writers with the same name(s), initials (AW or the comic Aww), and friends. Winslow Wilson is decidedly not Edmund Wilson (though like many writers he credits “nearly everything” about his sources of style as a painter to him), artist Edward Arthur Wilson, artist Arthur Wilson (UK), artist Arthur Wilson (LA), artist Edward Adrian Wilson, to name a few. Mostly, Wilson using “Winslow” seems a deliberate break from his traumatic past: living with the death of his friend, letting his family down, fighting in WW1, divorce, scandal, family secrets, and that difficult ee cummings portrait poem about him. ca. 1922 ee cummings poem ‘Arthur Wilson’ E.E. Cummings poem “Three Portraits” (I. Pianist II. Caritas III. Arthur Wilson) is published in the modernist magazine the Broom: An International Magazine of the Arts, Volume 2, Number 4, July 1922. Founded and backed not nearly enough by Harold Loeb and Alfred Kreymborg, the Broom publication was a short lived (1921-24) modernist monthly featuring “unknown, path-breaking” writers and artists (reproductions, original designs, translations). The cummings poem ‘Arthur Wilson’ was illustrated with woodcuts by Ladislaw Medgyes. The issue’s cover design was by Fernard Leger; Cover design by Fernard Leger, Broom, Volume 2 No. 4, July 1922 Picasso, Modigliani and William Gropper drawings were reproduced inside. The text for III. Arthur Wilson follows (refer to the image for the visual spatial break in cummings prose). III. Arthur Wilson as usual i did not find him in cafes, the more dissolute atmosphere of a street superimposing a numbing imperfectness upon such peri- grinations as twilight spontaneously by inevitable tiredness of flang- ing shop-girls impersonally affords furnished a soft first clue to his innumerable whereabouts violet logic of annihilation demon- strating from woolworthian pinnacle a capable millenium of faces meshing with my curiously instant appreciation exposed his hiber- native contours, aimable immensity impeccably extending the courtesy of five o’clock became the omen of his prescience it was spring by the way in the soiled canary-cage of largest existence. (when he would extemporise the innovation of muscularity upon the most crimson assistance of my comforter a click of deciding glory inflicted to the negative silence that primeval exposure whose elec- tric solidity remembers some accurately profuse scratchings in a recently discovered cave, the carouse of geometrical putrescence whereto my invariably commendable room had been forever subject his Earliest word wheeled out on the sunny dump of oblivion) a tiny dust finely arising at the integration of my soul i coughed , naturally. -E.E. Cummings Like The Harvard Monthly and The Dial, Broom contributors were or would become recognized luminaries: Sherwood Anderson, Guillaume Apollinaire, Hans Arp, Conrad Aiken, Kenneth Burke, Robert M Coates, Jean Cocteau, Malcolm Cowley, Hart Crane, Adolph Dehn, Andre Derain, Raoul Dufy, Paul Eldridge, T S Eliot, Wanda Gag, Robert Graves, Juan Gris, William Gropper, George Grosz, Rockwell Kent, Paul Klee, Fernand Leger, Lipchitz, El Lissitzky, Amy Lowell, Louis Lozowick, Marianne Moore, Henri Matisse, Amedeo Mondigliani, Laszlo Moholy-Nagy, Pablo Picasso, Man Ray, ‘Charles Sheeler, Gertrude Stein, Joseph Stella, Wallace Stevens, Paul Strand, Max Weber, William Carlos Williams, and Virginia Woolf among other artists and writers. It was a small world and circle. The Broom contributors likely read that ee cummings poem about Wilson, and several knew both men. Names carried over from the Harvard-Dial network (Amy Lowell, Marianne Moore). EE Cummings published Part III in later editions by the title “as usual I did not find him in cafes” omitting Arthur Wilson’s name. 1924 e.e. cummings visits Gloucester to see writer, friend and editor R. Stewart Mitchell (1892-1957) who had a home here. Stewart Mitchell was another Harvard alumni (1915) and former Harvard Monthly editor. His face inspired the nickname “The Great Auk”. How nice being friends with artist-writers. After serving in WW1, Mitchell was a managing editor and regular contributor for The Dial from 1919-21, then published poet. From 1928-1937 he was Managing Editor of the New England Quarterly journal, and from 1929- 57 an editor and Director of the Massachusetts Historical Society. On the Ma Historical Society seal : “It would hardly have done to compare the members of the Society to oxen, sheep, or birds … but bees had always had a good reputation for the sweetness and light of their honey and their wax. “– 1949 Stewart Mitchell Did Cummings and Arthur W. Wilson come to Gloucester while attending Harvard or at other times in the 1920s to see Stewart? Was Cummings in Gloucester other years, decades? Did Wilson and Mitchell re-connect in Gloucester? John Sloan’s etching Frankie and Johnnie illustrates EE Cummings’ play HIM. Did Wilson interact with Stuart Davis in Gloucester or New York? (Aside: In 1984 the play ViVa Cummings! opened in Gloucester under the direction of William Finlay and the New Stillington Players. Did they know Cummings had been here…) Wilson fails to update his Harvard alumni association requests. Here’s the 1935 entry: 1951 ELEANOR ROOSEVELT VISITS EXHIBIT AT AAA, NYC Artist Winslow Wilson guiding Eleanor Roosevelt through his solo exhibition at Associated American Artists, June 4, 1951. Photograph from http://www.winslowwilson.com Wilson’s painting from the 1951 Contemporary American Artists exhibition at the Associated American Artists won the people’s choice award, and his solo exhibit in June was attended and written about by Eleanor Roosevelt in her nationally syndicated MY DAY column: HYDE PARK, Sunday—At lunch last Friday I had a visit from Mr. Tatsukichiro Horikawa, who is over here from Japan on a trip studying the World Federation movement in different countries. He has visited Switzerland, Germany, France and England, as well as the United States, and he came to see me before in New York City; but he wishes particularly to come up to Hyde Park and place some flowers on my husband’s grave. I was especially interested in talking to him because, like so many of the World Federalists, he felt that the United Nations was very inadequate. He felt one must bring about more unity—and particularly, if we were going to have any settlements in the Far East, there must be unity between Great Britain and the United States as well as the other nations in their policy. I asked him if he did not think it was a good deal to expect to have a unified policy among 60 nations when the organization bringing them together had been in existence only six years. It seems to me it requires longer for people to understand how the other peoples think and feel. World federation might someday be possible, but not until people have had a greater length of time to find out about each other. One of the American World Federalist members had also written me saying that the federation must come first and then be followed by understanding. I think this begs the question of how you obtain the federation and how, having obtained it in name, you do anything practical with it. In New York City on Thursday afternoon I went to see an exhibition of paintings of the sea done by Winslow Wilson, at the Associated American Artists Galleries on Fifth Avenue. This exhibition was arranged under the auspices of Greenwich House, toward whose support a portion of the proceeds of any sale will go. Mr. Wilson told me he did not paint actually from a scene he was looking at, but from memory. He said he particularly liked to use the sea because it was to him a symbol of the stress and strife we were all going through at present; and still it had a kind of discipline and control which was what most human beings were striving for today and finding difficult of achievement. I found some of his paintings quite beautiful, and reminiscent of many seacoasts I have known. In certain ones the light made one think of tropical climates; in others the shores of Maine seemed to stand out. More often the sky and the sea were stormy, but the light was nearly always breaking through. Let us hope that out of this turbulent period of history the light will break through for all human beings. The other day I was sent a little pamphlet written by Eloise R. Griffith on the national anthems and their origin. I think this will be of interest to a great many people who want to know a little more than the mere words of the songs which we hear sung so often.” – Eleanor Roosevelt I am thunderstruck reading a portion of sales would benefit Greenwich House. Talk about an undercurrent. 1951 Post-Modern Manifesto in the same year as the AAA seascapes https://winslowwilson.com/manifesto-for-post-modern-art/ “A complete study of Cummings should take penetrating account of his painting and drawing. And no estimate of his literary work can begin without noting the important fact that Cummings is a painter.” That’s the opener for Syrinx., a critique of Cummings by Gorham B. Munson published in Secession July 1923. “His first stimulus comes from the emotional and perceptive materials of his experience…Cummings has jabbed his pen into life, but he has also twisted it in the wound, and it is this twist of the pen that makes literature.” Knowing ee cummings facility with visual arts transforms how his poems read. He identifies both pursuits. The press announcement for Cummings appointment at Harvard in 1952 affirmed that he resided in New York City, writing and painting since the year 1920. It wasn’t that he sculpted marks–‘scratchings’- that could be seen as pictures in print,–it’s this charge when visual art and writing advance toward or basically obliterate media boundaries. After reading Wilson’s 1951 Manifesto For Post-Modern Art published under his pseudonym Pico Miran, I felt a similar tug. For Wilson, when it comes to ideas and individuality, words and paint –and as many names and identities to match– matter. Some of Wilson’s paintings could be shown alongside pages from ee cummings The Enormous Room. There are takeaways and points one can make about this manifesto and painting series of Wilson. I can think of art I’d like to show together with this work. Yikes, the thoughts about women! Here’s Wilson writing as Pico Miran in his Manifesto, emphasis on man apparently: “But while he proposes to save the personal symbol, he must emphatically reject the conception of its privacy–a conception which he is compelled to regard as an effeminate misery: he cannot help thinking an almost unmanly exaggeration of the one bit of feminine make-up in every artist, here flouncing in absurd esthetic millinery, with coy desire for secretiveness, mysterious subjectivity, and vain feelings of cryptic superiority to the vulgar mass.” 1951 Hidden, not lost Wilson evidently maintained some contacts; note the supportive reviews by friends (Moore, Burke, Wheelock) later reprinted for his 1957 solo exhibit at Vose Galleries in Boston. Edward Alden Jewel, the New York Times critic, described Wilson as “living a hidden life of pure dedication and drudgery” in his 1951 NYC AAA review. 2015 Found. A great teacher On Cape Ann, Wilson taught figurative painting through the Rockport Art Association, which he joined in 1946. Wilson is recollected as a dazzling teacher who could bring out the best in his students. One student’s 2015 recollection is a must read: “Bing McGilvray of the Cape Ann Museum was fortunate to communicate with a local artist familiar with Wilson, Betty Lou Schlemm.” Wilson sounds like the famous and captivating professors at Harvard. Another unforgettable piece about Wilson’s biography concerns a local exchange between Pico Miran and Peter Anastas following a 1954 review by the latter. For local readers, the www.winslowwilson.com website helpfully provides some Gloucester addresses associated with Wilson. June 21, 1951: Bradford Building, 209 Main Room 208, Gloucester, MA August 1, 1951: Marine Basin, E. Gloucester, MA July 26, 1955: Bradford Building, 209 Main Room 208, Gloucester, MA 1967 maybe 195 Main Street, Gloucester, MA June 2, 1971: PO. 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__label__wiki	0.525048	0.525048	Read An Arrangement of Sorts Online Authors: Rebecca Connolly An Arrangement of Sorts (8 page) BOOK: An Arrangement of Sorts “How in the world…?” he murmured to himself. “I used to sneak out of my aunt’s house sometimes,” came a soft voice from the bed. “I became quite adept at tying sheets together.” He looked up and saw her on her side staring at him as she lay on the bed, her hands under her face. “Why does that not surprise me?” he whispered, offering a smile. She tried to return it, but it faltered. A break in the clouds let a sliver of moonlight in, and Nathan could see tear tracks on her cheeks. “Are you all right?” he asked, unable to resist going to the bed and sitting down. She sat up and pulled her knees to her chest, covering her flimsy chemise with the blankets. “I know you told me not to apologize for everything,” she said, her voice quivering slightly, “but I have to this time.” “No, you don’t,” he urged, putting a hand on her foot. “I was out of line, I am the one who should apologize.” She shook her head and sniffed. “You were right to be cross. I was dreadful.” She groaned and put her face in her knees. He couldn’t help it; he smiled. “You were,” he agreed. She turned her head to glare at him with one eye. “You could pretend and say ‘Oh, it wasn’t that bad “But it was.” He shrugged, still smiling. “I cannot help but be honest, Moira.” “Well,” she huffed, setting her chin to her knees, “I am sorry that it was so dreadful. Next time you can do the talking and I shall be the meek little mouse of a wife.” “I would be happy to do the talking,” he said, tilting his head to look at her more closely. “But I don’t want a meek little mouse of a wife.” A small smile played at the corners of her mouth. “You don’t or Rupert Lancaster does not?” He groaned, but grinned at her. “Rupert Lancaster just received more sympathy from the men of this inn than some people receive at funerals.” She snickered. “I bet he did. I hope it fares better for him in the future.” “It had better. He is not returning.” His look turned severe. “Ever.” She nodded, wiping at her cheeks. “I understand. No more Rupert Lancaster. And no more Margaret, either.” “Thank heavens.” Her smile turned rueful. “And what about Nathaniel Hammond? What does he want in a wife?” “Well, he doesn’t want Margaret Lancaster, that is certain,” he said with a shudder. “But he doesn’t want a mouse wife either.” “What, then?” “A partner,” he admitted, no longer looking at anything. “Someone to work with me, beside me, and ease the burden of life. Competent, caring, and companionable.” “And what about love, Nathan?” she asked in gentle tones. Nathan sat back in thought. “Love. It’s an intriguing idea, but I can hardly require or expect that. Love can grow with time, after all, and the heart is not always as sensible as the head.” “Love is not sensible. If it were, the poets would have nothing at all to write about.” He smiled faintly. “Perhaps you’re right.” The silence stretched between them for a moment, and it was the most comfortable silence he had ever experienced. Far too comfortable. “Well,” she said lightly, patting her hand on his where it sat on her foot, “I think you will make someone a very fine husband someday, Nathan Hammond, despite Rupert Lancaster.” He chuckled and brought her hand to his lips and kissed it quickly. “Thank you, my dear. Maybe next time we can have more fun with our marriage, eh?” He grinned and got up, letting her hand fall back to the bed. “Take an extra blanket, Nathan,” she hissed as he stepped onto the window sill. “It’s freezing out there.” He snatched one up and stuffed it under his arm. “Pull up the sheets when I’m down. I will walk in tomorrow morning.” She nodded. “Watch out for droppings. I would hate to have a smelly husband in the morning.” He rolled his eyes and adjusted his grip on the sheets. “Thank you. Anything else, wife?” he asked, with a grin. She smiled and shook her head. “No, I think that is all I had to say, husband. Enjoy the hay.” He smirked, then grew serious. “No more tears, Moira. I mean it.” She wiped at her cheeks again and nodded. “No more tears, I promise. Good night, Nathan.” “Good night, Moira.” Nathan walked back to the inn early the next morning, hoping that he would be able to avoid seeing anyone, and thus have to answer some rather awkward questions about why Mr. Lancaster had been sleeping in the stables. Unfortunately, the innkeeper was already up and about, preparing the room for the morning meal. He eyed Nathan as he entered and frowned. “Everything all right there, Mr. Lancaster?” Nathan forced a grimace. “I suppose that all depends on what you call ‘all right’.” “Was the room not to your liking?” He shook his head, leaning against a chair. “No, the room was fine. It was the… Well, my wife, you see… She is…” He was not about to say anything against Moira, but he could not see how to finish the thought. The innkeeper chuckled good-naturedly. “I understand, sir. Haven’t slept in the same room as my wife since our son was born, and I have slept like a baby ever since.” He grinned up at him, and Nathan tried to return it, but it was very forced. He would have to tell Moira about this, and what people thought of her. Well, of Margaret, he supposed. They did not know Moira. He hardly did, either, but he liked what he did. Most of the time, anyway. “But why did you not come to see me, sir?” the man asked, stuffing his rag into the apron he wore. “I would have been glad to set you up in another room.” Nathan shrugged. “The money all comes from her, I am afraid.” The innkeeper and the few other men in the room laughed. “Ah, the nature of marriage, eh? Chin up, sir. You’ll survive her.” They all laughed harder, but Nathan failed to see the humor in the statement. “Well, is there anything I can do to help you before you have to return to your shrew, Mr. Lancaster?” the innkeeper asked with a slap on the back, and smiling at the general chuckles of their companions. Nathan would really have loved to start a brawl so that he could lay his hands on every one of them without looking like a crazed animal, but it was hardly called for, considering they were to leave soon. It would hinder their efforts to come and go from place to place without leaving much of an impression. He sighed, more for their benefit than his. “I suppose just a tray of food will do. Maybe I can speed her along, but I doubt it.” Again, laughter filled the room and the innkeeper waved for a maid to bring him a tray. “Alas, Mr. Lancaster, I don’t know of any way to speed a woman up. Not ones that is proper, at any rate.” He gave a guffaw of a laugh and gave the tray to Nathan. “But try feeding her, sir. That may just do the trick yet.” “Thank you,” Nathan muttered, his patience wearing thin. He nodded to the group and headed up the stairs to the room, still fuming. There could not be a single woman in the world that deserved a husband who thought so badly of her. When all of this was over, he was going to have a serious talk with Derek about it. Surely even Katherine had redeemable qualities, something positive he could talk about instead of how much he despised her. He thought of his own encounters with Katherine and shuddered. Then again, perhaps there was one exception after all. He knocked quietly at the door, and heard the soft “Come in” from within. The sight that met him almost knocked him flat. Moira was by the window, wearing her dress from the day before, but looking remarkably refreshed after their talk in the night. What was startling was her hair. She had not put it up yet, so the long copper locks fell in waves across her shoulders and ended halfway down her back. It shimmered in the morning light as if it were a river of precious metal cascading along her body. He honestly could not have said if he had ever seen anything lovelier, let alone anything like it. She smiled warmly at him and he felt another wave of shock from it. She was beautiful. He had known that, but perhaps never more so until this moment. “Good morning, husband,” she said cheerfully, eying the still open door meaningfully. It took Nathan more than a moment to recover from hearing her call him ‘husband’ when she was looking like that, but he soon did. “Good morning, Mrs. Lancaster. I hope you slept well.” “Very,” she responded with a nod, taking her hair in hand and beginning to plait it. “Have you received word of my brother?” “Later,” he mouthed, closing the door behind him. He set the tray down on the small table in the corner, and turned to face her again, wondering what had happened to his foul mood. “What is it?” Moira asked softly as she continued working with her hair. “What is what?” She gave him a look. “Something is troubling you. What is it?” “How could you possibly know that?” he asked with a laugh that sounded as forced as it felt. “You don’t hide your feelings nearly as well as you think you do, Nathan,” she replied with a pitying smile. “Now stop stalling. What?” He shook his head. “Not here. I will tell you,” he promised as she opened her mouth to protest, “but later. Once we are gone.” She eyed him suspiciously for a moment, then nodded. “Very well.” She pinned her plait up, then sat down by the tray of food he had brought and helped herself. “What is your plan for the morning?” He sighed and rubbed his hands together. “Well, first I think I need to tell you just what our fellow patrons think of us, and then we can decide what to do.” hapter ell, was a right sight better, don’t you think?” Moira asked as she and Nathan rode away from the inn. “Indeed, it was,” he agreed, feeling more relieved to be leaving a place than he had in a long time. “Your performance was much better this morning.” She nodded graciously with a smile. “Why, thank you. I hope they enjoyed my fluttery antics.” He chuckled. “I am sure they did. I received my share of sympathetic glances.” “I reminded myself of my Aunt Miriam,” she said with a grimace, shuddering delicately. “It was terrifying, actually.” “I know,” he teased. “I was there, remember?” She gave him a look that he pointedly ignored. “And you played the part of a long-suffering husband with a dreadful wife quite well,” she complimented. “I have rarely seen anyone look so convincing while acting.” He snorted and arched a brow at her. “Who said I was acting?” She rolled her eyes at him, but grinned. “If I were closer, I would smack you for that. I did say I was sorry for ever creating Margaret, but you were the one who decided Rupert was miserable. You could have been hopelessly in love instead.” “I would never have received any sympathy for being in love with Margaret,” he protested. “If you could have seen their faces when you were talking last night…” She sighed, a touch sadly. “It is probably best that I did not. 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__label__wiki	0.549626	0.549626	Hawaii Pacific Review ← Joseph on Fartherhood Fried Starfish → by hipacificreview \| 11/10/2016 · 7:28 am At the Bottom of the World by Andrea Nolan The girl felt a flick against her instep, and although the drowse of the day was thick upon her, she knew that when she opened her eyes her father’s fishing rod would be gone from where she had held it under her foot. She stood at the dock’s edge and looked at the blue-brown water. The concentric circles of the pole’s disappearance had only just begun their outward expansion. There was still a chance to catch the rod. The Chesapeake Bay was shallow here, the tide was at full ebb, and in her hurry her dive was fast and steep, so she sliced through the water and straight into the soft muddy bottom, and when her hands knifed into the cool bottom muck, the rest of her followed. She was enveloped by dense silt; yet her momentum carried her deeper still into the ooze, past long buried plants that scratched her like feathers. She felt a surge of panic, but mostly wonder as she plunged, thinking maybe she had achieved the fantasy shared by all children, that she had found the secret passage through the center of the earth. She stretched herself out in her underground flight, continuing deeper and deeper still, dreaming of resurfacing in in the East China Sea, acclaimed as a miracle and adopted by a kind Chinese family who never made her wear dresses, and that let her have her own fishing rod, instead of forcing her to steal her father’s. Instead, after what seemed like hours, but was probably only seconds, she bumped into a hard bottom deep beneath the mud, and spreading her hands wide, she felt the remains of an ancient oyster bed, centuries submerged since being knocked low by dredges and buried by silt as the forests were turned into farms. It was mostly a mass of fused, broken shells, but then her groping hands felt one oyster, distinct from all the rest, intact and over a foot in length, three times the size of the largest oyster she’d ever known. Lying there, in the cold, her ears popping in the pressure, she imagined how that oyster had once lived up in the sun, as her teacher had taught that oyster reefs once were intertidal, and now it seemed as if she could feel the warmth of the sun held in the shell’s layers. As her fingers wandered the surface of the oyster, she could feel the calcified barnacles, the ridges of the oyster’s growth, and the deep straight cut of a knife that must have once scraped over the surface, maybe a stone knife, removing the oyster that had fastened onto this one, but leaving this one behind to replenish the reef. Unlike the shells that littered the shore, this oyster was whole, intact. Two halves still fused together, not released and opened in death. She wondered what secret the oyster contained within. Did it still live, a fat, plump cloud of flesh swimming in a brine of salt? If she brought it to the surface and opened it, and ate the ancient oyster, would she become a girl of two times? Or maybe the oyster contained a pearl, immense and perfect in its creation. Time became a thing suspended, and it felt as if centuries passed in mere moments. She imagined staying there, under the world – becoming a girl fossil, preserved for eons until archaeologists discovered and displayed her in a museum. Silt and silence settled heavy over her body. Finally, her lungs aching and ears ringing, she relented to the demands of life, and pushed and kicked free of the mud, rising from the cold of the silt, into the warmth of the water, and then up into the heat of the summer air. As the girl walked home rodless, clutching the oyster and dripping with mud, she knew there’d be consequences for the missing rod; still she smiled as she breathed her beautiful, primeval sulfurous stink. She had been to the bottom of the world. She sank the oyster in cold salt water and kept it there for a month, to see if, however improbably, the oyster was somehow still alive and would open to breath and eat. But it stayed firmly closed, neither dead nor alive, not revealing plump flesh nor immense pearl, nor some other secret not imagined. After a month she took it out and hid it under her loose floorboard, keeping it all to herself. She would take it out to look at when she needed reminding that there was more to her life, and her world, than just that moment. Billions of years had preceded her, and more billions will follow her before the dying and expanding sun finally consumed the Earth. It calmed her to think of this, just as it would calm her to imagine the age of the oyster, and all the centuries it had laid buried. It seemed to her that maybe it was the same sort of calm her mother got from singing hymns on Sunday morning – a sense of place in the immensity of things. In time, she would take the oyster with her to college, and to graduate school. The oyster would come with her on research vessels when she probed the deep for it’s secrets with deep-water submersibles, and even joined her in Antarctica as she sought ancient life forms miles deep in the ice. And when she met the man she knew she’d marry, she showed him the oyster one night after they had made love, and were still sweaty and entangled in sheets that were tangy with come and salt. She told him of the day she swam to the bottom of the world, and in turn he told her the story of climbing to the top of an oak tree in a thunderstorm, and the stillness he found swaying in the branches in the center of a storm. The oyster shell was one of the few things she brought with her into her new shared home, and although it was her one perfect treasure, she no longer hid it, but kept it instead on a low shelf, so when her infant daughter learned to crawl, and then to walk, she’d find it, and she could tell her daughter the story of how she had once dove to the to the bottom of the world. And maybe her daughter would be the one, finally, to pry the oyster open to see what it contained within, or maybe her daughter would find her own oyster, or acorn from the top of a tree; or maybe instead her daughter would grow up to be a writer, and find a rock, grabbed along with a handful of gravel, as she fell down a mountainside, only to finally drag herself to a stop, and then find in her grasp a stone with a hint of creamy green shining within, maybe copper, maybe emerald, and maybe her daughter would keep that rock her whole life, as her reminder of all the things that are unknown. Andrea Nolan has published two narrative guidebooks, Sea Kayaking Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay and Sea Kayaking Virginia, and has had essays and stories listed as “Notable” in both The Best American Essays series and in The Pushcart Prize. Previously working as an environmental educator, and then as the owner of a sea kayaking company, she now works as a lecturer of English at Old Dominion University, in Norfolk, Virginia. Filed under Fiction Tagged as Andrea Nolan One response to “At the Bottom of the World” quickbooks inbound calls Hey, thank you for this amazing article! By the way I think it is “they’re” instead of “there” FYI. Hawaii Pacific Review · Literary Journal of Hawaii Pacific University	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1214
__label__wiki	0.968015	0.968015	satyendra jain price cap Fortis Healthcare Ltd Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd Delhi's proposal to cap drug costs worries Indian hospitals industry The move by Delhi's health department comes at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi's federal government has capped prices of medical devices such as knee implants, taking a tough line against what it calls "illegal profiteering" by companies.REUTERS \| June 02, 2018, 04:50 IST By Suhail Hassan Bhat and Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI, - Indian authorities have proposed capping medical costs at private hospitals in the capital to help millions of people, but the plan would deal a blow to the multi-billion-dollar healthcare sector already grappling with price control policies. The move by Delhi's health department comes at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi's federal government has capped prices of medical devices such as knee implants, taking a tough line against what it calls "illegal profiteering" by companies. Modi's government had also cited a need to rationalise hospital treatment costs after it found they were raising other charges to compensate for losses faced due to government-set medical device prices. The Delhi state government this week directed private hospitals not to charge patients more than a 50 percent "mark-up" on drugs and disposables, such as injections or gloves, according to a copy of the "advisory" seen by Reuters on Friday. It also proposed restricting overall costs in some cases, saying hospitals must waive off 50 percent of the bill if a patient dies within six hours of admission. The local government said the advisory was issued after reviewing complaints of hospitals overcharging patients. The proposals would become mandatory after a public consultation process of 30 days, state health minister Satyendra Jain said. Health activists have lauded the move, saying it will be a boon to patients and boost affordability. But the rules, if enforced, would come as a setback for big hospital operators such as Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd and Fortis Healthcare Ltd, which have a presence around India, including in New Delhi. Apollo and Fortis did not respond to a request seeking comment. But a source working at a leading private hospital chain said the directive would hit profit margins and force hospitals to disclose their procurement prices. "It's unworkable," the source said, adding the industry was concerned other states would follow suit. Nearly 70 percent of healthcare in India is in the hands of private players. Many people turn to private hospitals for treatment as public hospitals remain overburdened and dilapidated. Rana Mehta, leader of healthcare at consultants PwC India, said the advisory would benefit patients, but affect businesses. "The regulations should not derail the viability of the sector, which will in the long term have an adverse impact on the quality of care delivered," said Mehta. (Editing by Alex Richardson) Tags : Industry, satyendra jain, price cap, Narendra Modi, Fortis Healthcare Ltd, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1216
__label__cc	0.629315	0.370685	Home / Collections / Raaka Chocolate (USA) Raaka Chocolate (USA) The word "raaka "is Finnish and it means "raw". Despite the name, the company doesn't have any Finnish origins or connections, but the cadence of the word and its meaning capture the essence of chocolate and the process of it's making. When Raaka's people make chocolate they're after something that feels the way Raaka sounds: strong, wild, playful, and most of all, different. The team is a bunch of unserious people who take our chocolate seriously. The brand was built around one simple idea: to make delicious, creative chocolate that showcases the wilder side of cacao and do so in a way that is as environmentally and socially responsible as possible. Raaka Chocolate is from Brooklyn - the cradle of the craft-everything movement - and it makes the trendiest raw chocolate in the world. Raaka has been making chocolate bars in Brooklyn since 2010. And even though they’ve amassed a bit of a cult following, there’s been an explosion of interest in the brand over the last couple of years. In August 2018, Raaka’s head chocolate maker, Nathan Hodge, published a book on The Art and Craft of Chocolate. That same year, Raaka underwent a serious and colourful rebranding, with new, decidedly millennial packaging that garnered even more attention. Now, each bar has a different coloured background, inspired by the landscape of each origin, with an overlaid, simple white box featuring bold, black text. The newly sleek packaging isn’t thing only thing to set Raaka apart and make it our other front-runner, though. Raaka stands out through their use of unroasted cocoa beans. In other words, the chocolate is raw, so it tastes a little more fruity than chocolate made from traditionally roasted cacao beans, which is the vast majority of what the industry makes. Plus, Raaka emphasizes “‘single-origin’ chocolate, meaning the ‘terroir’ of the chocolate” is distinctive. The combination of these two perspectives results in unusual flavour profiles and a mindful, sustainable approach to chocolate making. They’re doing something really different from the rest of the bean-to-bar chocolate world because they’re using unroasted beans and then focusing on inclusions. And those flavours are why the chocolate is still approachable. Raaka - Raw Chocolate - Pink Sea Salt Raaka - Raw Chocolate - Green Tea Crunch Raaka Raw Chocolate - Coconut Milk Raaka - Raw Chocolate - Yacon Root 79% (No Sugar) Raaka - Raw Chocolate - Ginger Snap Raaka - Raw Chocolate - Pure Cacao & Strawberry & Coconut Raaka - Raw No-sugar Chocolate - 100% Cacao Raaka - Raw Chocolate - Oat Milk	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1221
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__label__cc	0.666391	0.333609	Program Series Art + Practice Art + Practice Foundation (A+P), a new art and social service organization in Leimert Park, was created by the artist Mark Bradford, the philanthropist and collector Eileen Harris Norton, and the social activist Allan DiCastro. The Hammer, with support from the James Irvine Foundation, is developing a model for collaborative, offsite arts programming with A+P through July 2016. Learn more about the partnership. Art + Practice is located at 4339 Leimert Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90008. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Art + Practice and Hammer Museum partnership 11/20/2014---Art + Practice Foundation (A+P), a new art and social service organization in Leimert Park, was created by the artist Mark Bradford, the philanthropist and collector Eileen Harris Norton, and the social activist Allan DiCastro. The Hammer, with support from the James Irvine Foundation, is developing a model for collaborative, offsite arts programming with A+P through fall 2016. http://hammer.ucla.edu/art-practice/ Off-Site Program: Artist Talks: Dale Brockman Davis and Alonzo Davis with Naima J. Keith Tue Feb 17 2015 7:30 PM Off-Site Program: Artist Talk: Cauleen Smith Wed Mar 11 2015 7:30 PM Off-Site Program: Artist in Residence Talk: Sandy Rodriguez with Isabelle Lutterodt Off-Site Program: Artist Talk: Kevin Beasley Sat Apr 11 2015 3:00 PM Off-Site Program: Conversation: Fred Moten and Pat Thomas Thu Apr 16 2015 7:30 PM Off-Site Program: Artist Talk: Jennie C. Jones Wed May 27 2015 7:30 PM Off-Site Program: In Conversation: Njideka Akunyili Crosby and Akosua Adoma Owusu Event on September 24, 2015 - Conversation between Njideka Akunyili Crosby and Akosua Adoma Owusu at Art + Practice. Thu Sep 24 2015 7:30 PM Off-Site Program: Kenyatta A.C. Hinkle: Navigating Ain’tness Event on October 8, 2015 - Multidisciplinary artist Kenyatta A.C. Hinkle discusses “Kentifrica,” a physical and theoretical place that blurs reality and fiction. Thu Oct 8 2015 7:00 PM	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1232
__label__cc	0.702049	0.297951	Humane Living Sharing health, compassion, and joy with our fellow earthlings. About Salette Andrews Having a Taste of Horseradish June 27, 2013 · by Salette Andrews Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) is a perennial plant of the Brassicaceae family (which also includes wasabi, kale, collards, turnip, mustard, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, napa cabbage, rapini, and watercress, among other amazing vegetables). The plant is probably native to southeastern Europe and western Asia. It is now popular around the world. The Egyptians knew about horseradish as far back as 1500 B.C. Early Greeks used it as a rub for low back pain and an aphrodisiac. Roman legend has it the Oracle at Delphi told Apollo, “The radish is worth its weight in lead, the beet its weight in silver, the horseradish its weight in gold.” Marcus Porcius Cato (Cato the Elder) (234 BC,– 149 BC), a Roman statesman, discusses horseradish in De Agri Cultura, his treatise on agriculture, and a mural in Pompeii shows the plant. Gaius Plinius Secundus (Pliny the Elder) (23 – 79 AD), a Roman author, naturalist, and natural philosopher, as well as naval and army commander of the early Roman Empire, mentioned horseradish in his Natural History under the name of Amoracia, and recommended it for its medicinal qualities. Pedanius Dioscorides (circa 40—90 AD), a Greek physician, pharmacologist, and botanist, listed horseradish in De Materia Medica—a 5-volume encyclopedia of herbal medicine that was widely read for more than 1,500 years. Jews still use it during Passover seders as one of the bitter herbs. Some used horseradish syrup as an expectorant cough medicine; others were convinced it cured everything from rheumatism to tuberculosis. Both root and leaves were used as a medicine during the Middle Ages and the root was used as a condiment in Germany, Scandinavia, and Britain. During the Renaissance, horseradish consumption spread from Central Europe northward to Scandinavia and westward to England. The early Renaissance herbalists Pietro Andrea Mattioli and John Gerard listed it as Raphanus. William Turner mentions horseradish as “Red Cole” in his Herbal (1551–1568), but not as a condiment. In The Herball, or Generall Historie of Plantes (1597), John Gerard describes it under the name of raphanus rusticanus, stating that it occurs wild in several parts of England. After referring to its medicinal uses, he says: “[T]he Horse Radish stamped with a little vinegar put thereto, is commonly used among the Germans for sauce” In German, horseradish is called meerrettich (sea radish) because it grows by the sea. Many believe the English mispronounced the German word meer and began calling it “mareradish.” Eventually it became known as horseradish. The word “horse” (as applied in “horseradish”) is believed to denote large size and coarseness. “Radish” comes from the Latin radix meaning root. Despite the name, this plant is poisonous to horses. Around 1640, English peasants began eating horseradish, and by the late 1600s, it was eaten by all classes. The English grew horseradish at inns and coach stations, to make cordials for weary travelers. Early settlers brought horseradish to North America and began cultivating it in the colonies, where it was known as “stingnose.” It was common in the northeast by 1806, and it grew wild near Boston by 1840. Commercial cultivation in America began in the mid 1850s, when immigrants started horseradish farms in the Midwest. Sales of bottled horseradish began in 1860, making it one of the first convenience foods. By the late 1890s, a thriving horseradish industry had developed in an area of fertile soil on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River. Later, smaller centers of horseradish farming sprouted in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. After World War II, homesteaders in the Tulelake region of Northern California began cultivating the root in the west; other areas in the country followed suit. Today, approximately 6 million gallons of prepared horseradish are produced annually in the U.S. Horseradish is still planted and harvested mostly by hand. In the American South, horseradish i sometimes srubbed on the forehead to relieve headaches. Horseradish is added to some pickles to add firmness and “nip.” Germans still brew horseradish schnapps . . . . some also add it to their beer. Horseradish can help fight flu, respiratory disorders, tonsillitis, and urinary tract infections. Tea made from the root has been used as an expectorant. Horseradish contains significant amounts of cancer-fighting compounds called glucosinolates, which increase the liver’s ability to detoxify carcinogens and may suppress the growth of tumors. Although broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and other cruciferous vegetables also contain these compounds, horseradish has up to 10 times more glucosinolates than broccoli. Glucosinolates are responsible for the characteristic hot taste of horseradish, wasabi, and mustard. Once inside the body, glucosinolates are broken down into isothiocyanates and indoles, which are believed to be the main cancer-preventive contributors of horseradish and cruciferous vegetables. Processing actually improves the anticancer benefits of horseradish. Juice or sauce extracted from horseradish root has been used effectively to relieve sinus discomfort. Due to its antibiotic properties, horseradish can also be used to treat urinary tract infections (UTI) and destroy bacteria in the throat that can cause bronchitis, coughs, and related problems. Chemicals in horseradish are believed to concentrate in the urine, and therefore deliver antibiotic effects to the bladder. They may also activate specific enzymes that help to keep toxins from accumulating in the bladder. Additionally, horseradish is a diuretic, so bacteria or other inflammatory agents in the bladder get flushed out. One of the most powerful glycosides found in horseradish, sinigrin relives the symptoms of water retention, due to its stimulating effect on the blood capillaries. In addition to their potential uses as an anti-cancer drug, the glucosinolate compounds derived from horseradish may protect humans from the effects of exposure to toxins in the environment. Researchers at M.I.T. claim that the enzyme “horseradish peroxidase” removes a number of pollutants from waste water. Horseradish is low in calories and fat; however, it contains a good amount of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Certain active nutrients in it found to have been anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and nerve-soothing effects. Horseradish contains many volatile phytochemicals, including allyl isothiocyanate, 3-butenyl isothiocyanate, 2-propenylglucosinlate (sinigrin), 2-pentyl isothiocyanate, and phenylethyl isothiocyanate. These compounds have antioxidant as well as detoxification functions. It is a potent gastric stimulant, increases appetite, and aids in digestion. The volatile phytochemical compounds in the root stimulate salivary, gastric, and intestinal glands to secrete digestive enzymes, thereby facilitate digestion. Horseradish has good amounts of vitamin C, which is a powerful water soluble antioxidant. Just 100 grams of fresh root provides 29 mg or 41% of the Daily Value (DV). Vitamin C helps alleviate viral infections by boosting immunity. In addition, it helps remove harmful free radicals from your body and protect it from cancers, inflammation, and infections. Horseradish has vital minerals like sodium, zinc, magnesium, calcium, copper, manganese, potassium, iron, and phosphorus. In addition, the root has small amounts of essential vitamins such as folate, vitamin B6, niacin, pantothenic acid, and riboflavin. Nutrients in 100 Grams of Prepared Horseradish Nutrient Amount DV vitamin C 24.9 mg 41% sodium 314 mg 21% folate 57 µg 14% carbohydrates 11.29 g 9% fiber 3.3 g 9% zinc 0.83 mg 8% magnesium 27 mg 7% vitamin B6 0.073 mg 6% copper 0.058 mg 6% manganese 0.126 mg 5.5% iron 0.42 mg 5% phosphorus 31 mg 4.5% fat 0.69 g 3% niacin 0.386 mg 2.5% Calories 48 cal 2% protein 1.18 g 2% pantothenic acid 0.093 mg 2% riboflavin 0.024 mg 2% thiamine 0.008 mg 0.5% vitamin A 2 IU 0.5% cholesterol 0 mg 0% carotene-ß 1 µg crypto-xanthin-ß 0 µg lutein-zeaxanthin 10 µg Generally, horseradish root is harvested during the late fall when the leaves are killed by frost. Fresh root has beige outer color. You may also choose to buy fresh roots from the markets during the season. Select fresh, hard root that is devoid of sprouts, mold, or soft spots. Avoid green-tinged, over mature, old, and large roots. At home store the root in a paper bag, and place it in the refrigerator where it will remain dormant for 6-9 months. Clean it using moist cloth to remove surface dirt as you do it for ginger. Wash gently in cold water and mop it dry. Cut the root from the tip end as much as you need for 2-3 days. Keep the unused root in a loosely wrapped container inside the refrigerator to prevent it from drying out. The intact horseradish root has hardly any aroma, pungency or hotness. As with onion and radish, when cut or grated, enzymes from the broken plant cells break down sinigrin (a glucosinolate) to produce allyl isothiocyanate (mustard oil), which irritates the mucous membranes of your sinuses and eyes. Once exposed to air (via grating) or heat, if not used immediately or mixed in vinegar, the grated mash darkens, loses its pungency, and becomes unpleasantly bitter-tasting. Vinegar or citric acid neutralizes pungency and stabilizes its flavor. Generally, 2 to 3 tablespoons of white vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon of table salt added to one cup of grated horseradish. Add vinegar 1-2 minutes later to get milder preparation. As with many other spices, horseradish too loses its flavor instantly. In order to keep the fragrance and flavor intact, it is generally grated just before preparing dishes and added to the cooking recipes at the final stages. To prepare, fresh grated horseradish root is mixed with white vinegar in a desired manner to control (stabilize) its hotness. To prepare horseradish, remove any leaves from the root and rinse the dirt off. Work in a well-ventilated room. Use a vegetable peeler to peel off the surface skin. Chop it into pieces, put it into a food processor, and add a tablespoon of water. Process until well ground. At this point, keep at arm’s length away, because ground fresh horseradish is many times as potent as freshly chopped onions and can hurt your eyes if you get too close. Add a tablespoon of white vinegar and a pinch of salt to the mixture. Pulse to combine. The vinegar will stabilize the level of hotness of the ground horseradish, so do not wait too long to add it to the mixture. Using a rubber spatula, carefully transfer the grated horseradish to a jar. It will keep for 3 to 4 weeks in the refrigerator. The preparation, however, gradually loses its flavor with time and turns off-white to brown color even if you keep it in the cold storage. Use prepared horseradish in vegetable juice, cole slaw, baked beans, barbecue sauce, mashed potatoes, soup, steamed vegetables, pizza sauce, asparagus, or salad dressing. Fill celery stalks with a mixture of 1 cup mashed avocado and 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish; sprinkle with paprika, and chill. Commercially prepared horseradish products are readily available in stores all around the year. 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__label__cc	0.587276	0.412724	by Felicity Kinsella Dec 23 2015, 6:10pm bright young designer av robertson is bringing florals to manchester The ten things you need to know about the recent Central St. Martins grad. Even in the bleak English summer, the grass is green and the girls are pretty in Amie Victoria Robertson's world! The Manchester born, raised and based designer started her brand AV Robertson soon after graduation and since then has created a capsule collection for ASOS Black, and been selected to show her wares with Fashion East next February. Her spring/summer 16 collection of giant, iridescent, sequin flowers on pitch black fabric conjures up images of dark, secret gardens, and old-school Dior. Amie will be showing for the first time at London Fashion Week next season alongside fellow Fashion Easties Richard Malone, Caitlin Price and Mimi Wade. We caught up with the 24-year-old charming Manc about embroidering through the night, being a Swiftie, and the importance of being nice. 1. She decided she wanted to be a fashion designer when she was 12 years old. "I had just learnt how to sew whilst making a crazy cushion (a rabbit with pipe cleaner glasses and a bow tie on a cushion?) and wanted to learn how to make clothes. I started designing printed dresses in a book that I eventually took everywhere with me, and was obsessed from then on." 2. This is what her black, flowery collection was all about: "It was originally inspired by the British summer (or lack of summer). After spending a rainy summer in Manchester I had the idea to clash winter and summer wear. I started looking into oversized winter wear and embroidered flower gardens, and re-interpreted the two together." 3. This is how she copes when it's midnight and she's got a show the next day: "I think this is the life of all designers! I don't think I've ever had a project or collection finished before midnight anyway! Even if I have finished, I would still stay up and perfect my collection even more. For me it usually involves drinking lots of tea, listening to music or watching happy films whilst embroidering all night." 4. She received some swell advice from fashion fairy godmother Lulu Kennedy: "So much already about business plans, production, sales and funding that I wouldn't have known about. But I think her advice and encouragement to ask others for help when I need it has been most beneficial so far!" 5. And she's got some swell advice for all you wannabe CSM students: "Be as creative as possible, don't get too stressed, and it always helps to be nice! Once you are on the course it's over so quickly, I think you should try and have fun with it." 6. Her dream person to dress is: "Chloe Sevigny has always been one of my ultimate favorites to dress. But at the minute I'm liking Jennifer Lawrence, she seems like she would be really fun to dress, I love her personality, as well as her style." 7. This is her favorite fashion show of all time. "I have too many favorite shows that I'm obsessed with but John Galliano's Dior 60th Anniversary Couture show has to be the most memorable. I remember seeing that show and being amazed, I knew I definitely wanted to be a designer." 8. Here's what's on her studio playlist: "Charlie XCX, Gwen Stefani, Iggy Azalea and admittedly Britney Spears and Taylor Swift, I am a Swiftie." 9. This is where she wants to be in 10 years time: "Hopefully having a functioning business with my brand! But mostly still being creative and designing, and having lots of dogs." 10. Her New Year's resolutions are on point: "To embroider more, be more creative and eat more chocolate." @av_robertson Text Felicity Kinsella Photography courtesy AV Robertson av robertson Subscribe to the i-D Newsletter Content Funding on VICE	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1246
__label__cc	0.651495	0.348505	Bacteraemia Following Different Orthodontic Treatment Procedure Author: Mustafa M. Al-Khatieeb* BDS, MSc Journal: Journal of the Faculty of Medicine مجلة كلية الطب ISSN: 00419419 / 24108057 Year: 2009 Volume: 51 Issue: 2 Pages: 130-135 Background: since the occurrence of transient bacteraemia is fatal following different dental procedures in patients at-risk of bacterial endocarditis, the purpose of this research was to estimate the percentage and nature of bacteraemia following four orthodontic treatment procedures which were: an upper alginate impression, separator placement, band fitting or placement, and arch wire adjustment on a fixed appliance.Materials and methods: the study group consisted of 40 patients (25 females and 15 males) ranging from 17-25 years of age attending Orthodontic Department in the College of Dentistry/Baghdad University, and out patients department from private clinic. The 40 patients were divided into four groups (10 patients each). A cannula was inserted into either the left or right antecubital fossa using an aseptic technique. A 5ml of blood was taken immediately before orthodontic treatment procedure and a second 5ml sample was taken 1-2 minutes after the procedure.Results: the blood samples showed a percentage of bacteraemia of 50%, 40%, 30%, and 20% in cases of post-band placement, post-separator placement, post-arch wire adjustment, and post-alginate impression procedures respectively.Conclusion: this investigation demonstrated that the placement of separator and fitting of band procedures could cause a significant bacteraemia, thus these procedures for patients at–risk of bacterial endocarditis should be placed in consideration, and prescribe the necessarily antibiotic coverage. bacteraemia --- orthodontic treatment procedures Bacteraemia Following Different Orthodontic Treatment Procedures Author: Dr. Mustafa Monim Al-Khatieeb , B.D.S,M.Sc. * د. مصطفى منعم The purpose of this research was to estimate the percentage and nature of bacteraemia following four orthodontic treatment procedures which were: an upper alginate impression, separator placement, band fitting or placement, and arch wire adjustment on a fixed appliance. The study group consisted of 40 patients (25 females and 15 males) ranging from 17-25 years of age attending Orthodontic Department in the College of Dentistry/Baghdad University, and out patients department from private clinic. The 40 patients were divided into four groups (10 patients each). A cannula was inserted into either the left or right antecubital fossa using an aseptic technique. A 5ml of blood was taken immediately before orthodontic treatment procedure and a second 5ml sample was taken 1-2 minutes after the procedure.The blood samples showed a percentage of bacteraemia of 50%, 40%, 30%, and 20% in cases of post-band placement, post-separator placement, post-arch wire adjustment, and post-alginate impression procedures respectively.This investigation demonstrated that the placement of separator and fitting of band procedures could cause a significant bacteraemia, thus these procedures for patients at–risk of bacterial endocarditis should be placed in consideration, and the orthodontist should be advised to consult the patient's medical specialist for controlling and prescribing the necessarily antibiotic coverage. Keywords: Bacteraemia --- Orthodontic treatment procedures.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1249
__label__cc	0.728856	0.271144	by Paul Lilly — Tuesday, January 22, 2019, 11:43 AM EDT AMD Patent Shows How It Could Finally Close The GPU Performance Gap With NVIDIA There is no disputing that AMD has made some giant strides in the enthusiast market, especially with its Zen CPU architecture, though also with its Vega GPUs. The latest incarnation of the latter is the recently announced Radeon VII with a 7nm Vega GPU inside. It's a beastly card in its own right, though NVIDIA still has the edge in overall performance with its own Turing GPU architecture. Will AMD ever close the performance gap? That is an interesting question to mull, in light of recent patent applications that AMD filed. First let's talk about the performance of the Radeon VII. The only numbers we have to evaluate at the moment are AMD's own benchmark figures. If those are a proper representation of the card, then performance will be about the same as NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 2080 in rasterized games, and a bit faster in titles that use the Vulkan API. That means we can reasonably expect the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti will still be the top dog in graphics, and whatever gap there is between it and the Radeon VII will only widen when enabling real-time ray tracing, a feature AMD's GPUs are not equipped to handle. Now here's where things get interesting. A patent application titled "Stream processor with high bandwidth and low power vector registry file" has come to light, and it follows a previous patent published in May titled "Super single instruction multiple data (Super-SIMD) for graphics processing unit (GPU) computing." Block diagram of one embodiment of a stream processor Taken together, the patents outline how AMD might be thinking about its future GPU design, and how things could look beyond Navi. I won't pretend to fully grasp all of the technical details, but the gist of it is that AMD is exploring a design that would result in less shared resources than its current Graphics Core Next (GCN) design. The new high bandwidth stream processors look to have more logic crammed inside, each with its own set of cache, buffers, and instruction queues. Utilizing this design, AMD still might not be able to cram more stream processors or cores into its GPU architectures than it currently can, but it would open things up and potentially avoid performance bottlenecks that are inherent when sharing resources. Hit the link in the Via field below to read an argument on how the patents might resemble NVIDIA's approach to GPU design. I'm not sure if that's actually true (it's refuted in the comments section of that article), but it's interesting nonetheless. What I can say is that AMD's GCN architecture has been the company's driving force in GPU design for a long time now, having debuted in 2011. There have been rumors that Navi will be the last GCN-based architecture. These patent applications add some credibility to the rumors, though obviously we will have to wait and see what transpires. Tags: Nvidia, AMD, GPU, (nasdaq:nvda), (nasdaq:amd), navi, arcturus Via: PCGamesN	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1253
__label__wiki	0.749713	0.749713	Tag Archives: Paul Corbould 47 Ronin by Carl Erik Rinsch A band of samurai set out to avenge the death and dishonor of their master at the hands of a ruthless shogun. 47 Ronin is a film reimagining of a popular Japanese folktale that is stuck inside its mythic contraptions. Everybody is an archetype, as opposed to a character. Love, hate or brotherhood between characters is assumed rather than shown through character development. The story starts and ends with an unknown narrator, who tells the story as if we were all listening to an old tale by a campfire. The end result is that it places a distance between the story and the audience. It is as if the story itself is matted on a frame, and we are just looking at it in a gallery with a curator recounting the story as opposed to the viewer experiencing the story from a first-person perspective. Keanu Reeves is not the problem here. There is no room here to critique about woodiness as there wasn’t enough for him to do. He is casted here for marketing reasons and it really shows. Reeves’ character is sidelined by Hiroyuki Sanada, who plays the leader of the Ronin. Sanada carries the film with his powerful presence; you really do believe he can really hurt someone with a sword. He has long been the go-to guy for American-Japanese co-productions and it’s finally nice to see him in a central role. Tadanobu Asano also shows up to chew some scenery as the villain and adds a depth that wasn’t on the page. My fingers are still crossed he will play Genghis Khan again in a sequel to Mongul. Hearing the film opened poorly in Japan is unfortunate. Perhaps it is uncomfortable for the Japanese to see their own folktale retold in a foreign production. I have bulked at my fair share of Hollywood misrepresentations of Chinese culture, and evidently there is a sufficient amount of Orientalism in the film. Though the fantasy elements and the production design are so extreme it plays closer to a graphic novel. The more I think about why the fantasy elements were added, the more it seems like it is there to justify the casting of Keanu Reeves as a half-Caucasian half-Japanese outsider amongst an entire cast of Japanese actors. I can’t help but imagine what a more realistic telling of this story would have been like as the Japanese cultural elements and Samurai politics were more interesting than the magic and mythic beasts. To sum it all up, 47 Ronin is a fantasy graphic novel style adaptation of a Japanese folktale released in December. Perhaps it is not exactly the most festive way to start the new year with all the beheadings and Samurai ritual suicide. The story also takes a long time to get set up, which asks for a lot of patience on the viewer’s part. The ideal crowd would have been overseas anime geeks who are fascinated with Japanese pop culture, and perhaps for that, the film may have fared better if it was released in the March-April slot. That all said, even with its flaws and supposed qualifiers, 47 Ronin accomplishes what it sets out to do. It’s just not for everybody. Man of Tai Chi by Keanu Reeves tagged as 2D 浪魂 47, 3D奇幻冒险电影, 3D奇幻冒險電影, 47 Ronin, 47 Ronin by Carl Erik Rinsch, asu, 《神探伽利略》, 《雷神奇俠》, 《魔間行者》, 《廿二世紀殺人網絡》, 《挪威的森林》, 《最後武士》, Budapest, Carl Erik Rinsch, Chūshingura, Cinematography by John Mathieson, costume designer, 真田广之, 真田廣之, Directed by Carl Erik Rinsch, Editing by Craig Wood, Elli Griff, England, 菊地凛子, 菊地凜子, 誓要斬殺仇敵, 赤穗, 赤西仁, fantasy, fantasy elements, Garv Thorp, Gary Freeman, H2F Entertainment, Hiroyuki Sanada, Historical Advisor, Hugh Jackman, Jan Roelfs, Japan, Jin Akanishi, Keanu Reeves, Kou Shibasaki, London, Mid Atlantic Films, Min Tanaka, Moving Picture Company, Music by Ilan Eshkeri, Paul Corbould, Penny Rose, Produced by Scott Stuber Pamela Abdy Eric McLeod, production designer, Rila Fukushima, Rinko Kikuchi, Ronin, samurai, Screenplay by Chris Morgan Hossein Amini, set designer, Shepperton Studios, shogun, special effects producer, special thanks, Starring, Story by Chris Morgan Walter Hamada, Stuber Productions, studio, supervising art director, Tadanobu Asano, visual effects producer, 切腹, 剧情围绕着基努·里维斯饰演的混血浪人魁和47名赤穗浪士展开, 劇情圍繞著基努·里維斯飾演的混血浪人魁和47名赤穗浪士展開, 四十七浪人, 基努·里維斯, 基努·里维斯, 奇洛李維斯, 奴隸, 巫術, 改編自日本歷史故事忠臣藏, 日本群星, 柴咲幸, 浅野忠信, 浪魂 47, 混血武士Kai, 淺野忠信	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1262
__label__cc	0.673414	0.326586	Saturday was Thomas Dunn’s birthday. By sheer coincidence it was also Adolf Hitler’s natal day, but of course that has nothing to do with Dunn. Err, not much to do with him. Dunn celebrated the day by gorging himself on his favourite breakfast comestibles, then taking to his bed to deliver a few “seig heils” of his own. Aside from some hilarious chitchat about the helmet of salvation and the breastplate of self-righteousness (he takes a C cup, in case you were wondering), much of his rant was dedicated to railing against “the satanic underground cults, the paedophiles, the child rapists” who he believes inhabit the UK in general and Hampstead in particular. “We cannot allow them to get away with this!” he screamed at one point, adding later, ““Every person who raped a child on Wednesday in Hampstead, you will bow before the king of kings!” Apparently those who rape children on the other six days of the week get a free pass? Plus frankly, if people are raping children (on any day of the week), wouldn’t it be preferable to have them arrested, tried, and sentenced to prison? Bowing before some über-king seems a bit lame, if we’re honest. Dunn repeats the ‘white powder’ rumour Dunn refers several times to the Hampstead children and a protected witness, and repeats the lie that the witness forced one of the children to sniff a white powder, which made him feel dizzy. It’s odd that we’ve been able to find no trace of the child actually saying this on any of the videos which Sabine McNeill released, though it did appear in some of her writings. More to the point, in the medical examination, Dr Hodes (who sided with the mother regarding the sexual abuse allegations) stated she’d found evidence of THC, an active ingredient in cannabis, in the children’s hair samples. She said nothing about any other drug, including cocaine, which is what the “white powder” rumour seems to imply. It’s pretty easy to determine where Dunn picked up the “white powder” rumour: his mentor, Angela Power-Disney, has mentioned it several times, including in a video interview with Jason Goodman of “Crowdsurfing the Truth”. [You’re sure that’s not ‘Crowdsourcing‘? Oh, never mind—Ed.] Like much of what Dunn has parroted about the Hampstead hoax, it seems very unlikely that he has bothered to do any actual research himself, but has merely swallowed Angela’s lies and inaccuracies holus-bolus. Threats against protected witness Referring to a protected witness, Dunn shrieked, “We think he’s living in California—is anybody concerned about this? Is anybody concerned about the accused paedophile and rapist living in California? FBI? Coming to my house? Does anybody care about this? These people don’t quit until they’re forced to quit! I’m not saying that, the children said it. And they said it real good! I sure hope the FBI is watching this guy like a hawk. This sounds an awful lot like a request to his deluded followers to hunt somebody down—something the FBI should probably know about, especially as they have already enraged Dunn by daring to turn up on his doorstep and ask him some questions about his previous threats. Dunn’s response to this perceived insult is to shriek into the camera, They’re censoring us and they’ve taken down our video of Ella. They want the truth censored. they’re calling the police on us and they’re calling the FBI on us but that only emboldens us to speak out more! Hmm. Isn’t this the strategy Angela employed following last summer’s visit by the gardaí, when all her tech was removed for investigation? That worked like a bleedin’ charm, didn’t it? Instead of informing her that they were coming to arrest those of us who’ve been pointing out her criminal activities for the past four years, the “friendly” gardaí told her a few weeks ago that the results of their investigation had been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions, where a decision would be made as to whether to prosecute, and if so, what the charges would be. Angela responded to this, as we know, by going on a drinking binge, and finally checking herself into rehab—possibly the first sensible thing we’ve seen her do. As for Dunn, while his helmet of salvation and breastplate of self-righteousness might help him out in his next cosplay adventure, we strongly suspect that they will be of no use whatsoever when the FBI next come to call. 23/04/2019 in Assorted knobheads. Tags: Angela Power-Disney, false allegation, Gardaí, harassment, lies, police investigation, Thomas Dunn, threats Thomas Dunn’s ultimatum: ‘Join us or die, okay?’ Are we giving undue attention to nonentities? Deplorable Dunn to exploit Hampstead kids at conference ← Video share: Who is Abraham Christie? Video share: Who is Ella Draper? → 50 thoughts on “Tom Dunn: Following Angie in all things” exboy says: It’s great to see your new youtube channel up EC. But just to make sure you understand: Youtube is not your friend. I put some stuff up about Abe Christie that I think you would find very interesting. But Youtube deleted it. I have some other friends who put some other ‘interesting’ stuff up. That got deleted as well. So just know that there are people watching your channel. Some of them can’t sub to you (they sub but they get deleted). Many of them can’t comment on your videos. It’s incredibly frustrating, and that is why I don’t use Youtube as a ‘platform’ any more. They will allow you to exist within your own little echo chamber. They will also allow ‘trolls’ to abuse you. But if some people give real information, they will just delete what they have to say and cut out their tongues. Youtube is cancer. They give a voice to the mangelas and the dunces, but erase at source some of us with real information. I only drop by now and again. There is no point in engaging with you. It all gets deleted. There are so many things you don’t know as well. But it’s a real task to get this information to you. Some of it might be valid, some of it rubbish. But it’s just getting it out there that is the real difficulty. I’m seeing you covering stuff and coming around to stuff that we were trying to get out to you in the last six months past. I realise this sounds a bit paranoid. It’s late here. Keep on doing what you’re doing. It’s making a difference all the same. Really, what we have to say is not so earth shattering, but it’s the shutting down of lines of communication between us that is so utterly frustrating. There are no ‘scoops about Ted Heath was a pedo, kind of thing, but more stuff like, xxx is a wrong un’, don’t waste your time on them. We see you go round in circles. But you do come to the right conclusions eventually. Youtube is not your friend. Just remember that. ‘…he takes a C cup, in case you were wondering’ If he can’t find a breastplate I believe Playtex still do a Wonderbra. Thanks for the caution. Should you ever wish to contact me directly, you can use the “Contact us” box at the top of the blog—I receive emails directly from that, and they are not public to the blog. I’m also trying to envision him in the helmet of salvation. It’s not a pleasant thought. Is Dunny’s helmet of salvation what makes him such a dickhead? 🤔 “Angela responded to this by going on a drinking binge and finally checking herself into rehab” Interestingly, she said she was going in for two weeks. It’s been nearly four so far 🤔 Hugh Mungus-Titzling says: Thanks for letting us know, MC. I shall have to peruse their catalogue later. For educational purposes, you understand. For anyone who missed this last night, it seems Devine’s not happy about losing his Facebook account (and being suspended from his four back-up accounts) and he’s blaming us for it – perish the thought 🤭🤐😇 Had to laugh at “there’s so many sockpuppet accounts on Youtube, it’s unreal” Says the man with at least 5 accounts on Facebook and an unknown number on youtube…. (and really, an hour eight of him droning on about whatever pops into his vacuous mind…) Remember less is more… Grandma Parsley Semtex says: Yeah, it’s weird how he spends 8 hours a day telling us to “keep it simple, stupid”. Crotchety Auld Woman says: I don’t think sock puppets are a secret anymore. Didn’t Amazon cut down on fake reviews? For some reason the talk about bra cups made me think of “Judge” Rinder and the mankini* https://youtu.be/j2CbJvqe4cQ Being more serious, Mr D seems to want to believe doctors when it suits him (I was thinking of AD here), for instance he wants to believe Dr Hodes although a different opinion was given later, but then he witters on about how good hemp is. (I know there have been some people who have said marijuana helps their pain but I’m not sure it’s a good idea for it to be dispensed willy-nilly). * Not a real judge – I think the cases are real but they are for entertainment, not legally binding. Joe Friday says: I’m fascinated that Dunn was visited by the FBI. We have that in common. My visit was in 1977 in a New York hotel after I “passed” a counterfeit $5 note in the Deli. I can’t tell you how polite and nice the 2 agents were. All they wanted to do was track down the source of my note which happened to be a bank a few hours earlier ( US dollars must be the easiest in the world to copy). In fact one agent phoned me the following day to confirm what I said and to thank me for “my co-operation”. I bet if I wasn’t innocent I’d have been on their radar for the the next few months I was in the US. The FBI are legendary for their manner which is always professional & polite when dealing with so-called “civilians” (thank the alleged cross dressing J.Edgar Hoover for that). If Dunn was visited over Hoaxstead he’s really fooling himself if he thinks he’s now not on the FBI radar. There is a method to the politeness of the FBI. It disarms those they really suspect of illegality as they probe even deeper. (ask anyone from the Mafia who tremble when they hear the FBI is showing interest.) He’s FBI visit is the best news I’ve heard for yonks. Few grammar mistakes there & I’m sober !!! Mr. D? Do you mean Dunn or Devine? I thought it was three months? By Mr D I meant Mr Devine but then I realised Tom Dunn is also a Mr D which was why I said AD the next time. Tinribs, I can proofread other peoples’ writing wonderfully, my own not so well. I just had a thought (though I daresay others have had the same thought previously) but if people who contribute to this blog really had the powerful connections opposing voices believe them to have wouldn’t the opposing views have been shut down by now? And I mean, really shut down, not banned from social media platforms for a few day (and even that hasn’t been achieved easily from what I can make out). Also, why do folk think “Hoaxtead” is a group? I have commented here sometimes over the past few months but I don’t belong to a “group”. I don’t even live in London. Personally I’d run a mile if anybody tried to involve me in Satanism. The only people I’ve seen comment here who might have a link thus are HH and SV (and I’m not sure how much they are leg-pulling) and one is in the USA and the other in Australia so how the heck would anybody think they would be coming to Hampstead to take part in a group? Well, Concorde was a fast plane but it’s been discontinued. Though there are some nutters on YouTube who think Catholics worship Lucifer. In the service I attended on Sunday we renewed our baptismal vows and renounced Satan and all his works. Possibly but her blog post said a few weeks: https://angelascaches.org/last-post-for-a-few-weeks-satanic-ritual-abuse To be honest, she probably said both. She’s another one who changes her stories more often than her underwear. Interesting points there, CAW. One thing – James definitely isn’t leg-pulling. He’s very serious about his religion and it means a great deal to him. Joe Friday's cat and part-time typist says: Yeah but I’m not. Hic 🍷 Devine is live on YT now. I can’t link it, though, as the children and their father have been named. Facts Over Fiction says: Oh right, it was that cave-dwelling wackadoo who said three months. @Liz Wales https://hoaxteadresearch.wordpress.com/2018/10/06/new-evidence-shows-ella-failed-polygraph-test Well: this is surprising. Just received from Praterson…. Not sure what has made him suddenly decide that both Finchley Road and Hampstead are hoaxes. There really is no telling what goes on in his mind. Fred Fintstone says: Hey, don’t drag me into this! MouseAnnony says: The idea that Roman Catholics are actually (if not knowingly) worshipping Lucifer is older than nutters on YouTube. C.H. Spurgeon saw Rome as the place where Satan’s seat was. https://www.whatsaiththescripture.com/Voice/Spurgeon.On.Catholicism.html Read all that sort of crap in the FIEC (Fellowship (sic) of Independent Evangelical Churches) newspaper back in the 70’s too – my ex’s parents, and her too, attended an FIEC “church”. And of course ecumenicalism is Satanism in disguise, too. Depressing, or what. Syntax not simtex. So funny. Though there are some nutters on YouTube who think Catholics worship Lucifer. I can confirm that that is not true. In addition to the yearly renouncing I’m also a godfather to a niece and a nephew so have an extra two pro bono renouncings under my belt. Although I am a bit of a goth and I am enjoying season two of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. I also should admit that I was a bit surprised when our local Easter services went ahead. Neelu had assured everyone in February that the Pope was going to make an announcement and the Catholic Church was closing down for good in March. Still the internet is a bit slow in my parish, so I’ll await the news to finally arrive at some point. HartyJay says: Wow has he turned on the dark side and come to his senses, that doesn’t ring true imo but I hope he has It was hard to keep track of Andy’s lies in that broadcast, not to mention those of his idiotic supporters in the chat. Great fruitloop quote from him, mind: “You keep that truth from not getting out and I’ll keep that truth from getting out.” I think that’s unlikely; more probably he is (as usual) confused. 🙂 That one was definitely a classic. There’s a good’un in this one too, from this rather irate Australian gentleman – “You arseholes are causing mental health.” By the way, he totally loses it with MKD at 12:52. Devine was saying it was EC who put out the rumour that Abe sold hemp, lol. Then when Steve Douglas and I pointed out that it came from Abe himself, he switched to asking what’s wrong with selling hemp! Strawmen-R-Us 😀 Oh and he’s claiming that we said Ray Savage doesn’t exist! 🙄 Waynettawatch says: And there was me thinking that Cat cared about children… Meanwhile, her bid to get arrested continues apace: What’s a pertner? 🤔 Deinve @ 35:20 – “If you are hurting children, you all deserve killing, mate.” Sad Muppet says: You’re basing your statement and belief that there is a mind that works for anything to actually “go on”. And just when you thought he couldn’t get any more desperate, he’s now sharing old Chris Everard videos to support his Hampstead allegations 😂 Why is it, when I see “The Cat” insult “the Hoaxsted twats” and so forth, I automatically hear this Eddie Izzard live stand up in my head (remembering when he was younger). And actually you can get away with anything! I mean, John Major got away with a very good one just recently, he was talking about civil service, and there was a reporter that came out saying it was very wasteful or whatever, and Major said, “If you don’t think that civil service is the best in the world… then you should!” Kind of a dodgy argument there, you know… “Then you should.” I remember when I was five, going, “You smell… ‘cause you do! You’re a twit… ‘cause you are!” (rolling eyes) “Then you should!” And she STILL hasn’t responded to EC’s offer of a live Q&A session. Seems “The Cat” is a pussy after all. Not much of a lady is she lol defending abe Christie aswell this chick would make the devil blush doesn’t she know dr hemp has got a few skeletons in the cupboard or does she choose not to believe them lol some ppl smh True. Foolish moi. Yes, when children of rich people die, it’s okay by her. Apparently. Does she not realise that no matter how much money that man has, he will never be able to buy back the lives of his children? Yes, she’s been flirting with Christie the child torturer—it’s sickening to watch tbh. Yes, that offer remains open, Cat.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1263
__label__wiki	0.741349	0.741349	Chris is a drummer, composer/producer and improviser based in Berlin. Combining risk-laden improvisation with meticulously sculpted sound design, his multidirectional work is often operating at the frayed out corners of established genres. Chris is a highly active performer within the emerging and creative musical community. He is a founding member of collective improvising piano trio CLEANING EACH OTHER, a member of ECHO CHAMBER, a group that seamlessly blends free-jazz aesthetics with electronic experimentalism, and a member of Eden Leshem’s HUSH MOSS, a group whose music has been described as a "creepy selection of nocturnal R&B“ by The Guardian (UK). As a sideman, Chris has been working in a large variety of contexts. He is known for his genre-bending approach, fusing intricate grooves, a soft spot for vintage & textural drum sounds and the organic implementation of electronics. Credits include recording and touring with south african rising star, singer-songwriter Alice Phoebe Lou, avant-folk project Kyson and Paris-based singer Merryn Jeann. He has been very fortunate to perform and/or record with a wide range of internationally acclaimed improvising artists such as Axel Dörner, Achim Kaufmann, Tobias Delius, Simon Rose, Liz Kosack, Vincent von Schlippenbach / DJ Illvibe, Els Vandeweyer, Richard Scott, Rieko Okuda, Tomomi Adachi, Johannes Fink, Rainer Witzel, Dan Peter Sundland, Dag Magnus Narvesen, Eliad Wagner, to name a few. His solo project HOLYMACHINES is focusing on abstract electronic music, using digital technologies to manipulate samples and found sounds to finally reassemble them as bold new sonic gestures. The audiovisual debut album IMAGE VERSION was released in 2016, largely featuring work by video artist and motion designer AQUIET. As a curator, he is active as co-founder of Berlin-based audiovisual label AVERAGE NEGATIVE and as host of the regular concert series LIQUID SOUNDS SERIES - both dedicated to genre-free, creative music. As a producer and sound designer, Chris has founded the creative agency chhhhhh, which has created campaigns for major brands such as Mercedes Benz, Drive Now, VIU Eyewear, Deutsche Bahn, WIRED and many more. Chris proudly endorses Sunhouse Sensory Percussion and Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1266
__label__cc	0.734889	0.265111	Property prices for sale in Aurora (Colorado) The prices in real estate in Aurora, in the Colorado region have remained the same in the last couple of months. The real estate prices for second hand homes have remained in this city. Average price last 6 months Price/sq.feet last 6 months Average price per sq.feet The price per sq.feet in Aurora has remained the same in the last 6 months. In July, the average price per sq.feet was $186. In the following month the price per sq.feet decreased to $175. In the following two months the price per sq.feet has barely changed, going from $180.5 to $183 per sq.feet. The price per sq.feet has barely changed in the last two months compared to the average price of the previous four months going from an average price of $181.75 to $178.5 during November y December Based upon to the price in Aurora (cities), this has gone downing the last 6 months. The average price for July is $413,179. 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__label__wiki	0.646372	0.646372	Five Disappointing Hindi Films of the First Half of 2016 Rahul Desai July 17, 2016 A little over six months into 2016, after having watched up to 10 Hindi “Bollywood” films a month, it’s time to look back on the first of the year in a report-cardish manner. To be fair, critics have had a decent year so far, with at least four outstanding films, and a bunch of very good movies hitting the cinemas. But, then again, there’s always a fair amount of films that “should” have been far better than they eventually turned out to be. I’m not talking box-office collections, just the expectations-vs-reality syndrome. Here is my list of five mainstream Hindi films (and a few honorable mentions) that have disappointed this year: WAZIR Director: Bejoy Nambiar The style-over-substance young director was, for beginners, equipped with a story/script that thought it was far smarter than it was. Centered around a grieving ATS Officer (Farhan Akhtar; oh-so-pensive) looking to track down the people responsible for his daughter’s death, the film moves very superficially into Kashmiri politics and grand villainous schemes. Eventually, the plot of this thriller looked fairly compromised – no surprises there, given the writer/producer is the mercurial Vidhu Vinod Chopra. From the trailers, one expected a taut and engaging narrative that would keep us guessing till the end. But even the mandatory eccentric role by Amitabh Bachchan in a wheelchair couldn’t really save this movie from its own predictability. By simply inserting images of a chess game being played between two protagonists, films don’t automatically inherit the game’s intelligence and line of thinking. This was the first Hindi film of the year, and perhaps the most disappointing, in every way possible. FITOOR Director: Abhishek Kapoor This larger-than-life Kashmiri ‘Great Expectations’ adaptation’s problems begins and ends with its lead actress, Katrina Kaif. She makes the film as superficial and expressionless as herself, as Firdaus (Estella, if you may), the entitled, cold girl who has been taught to fear love by her cynical mother (Tabu). The object (literally) of her affections, Noor (Aditya Roy Kapoor), a poor painter, seems to be perpetually hassled by the film’s devotion to physical and aesthetic beauty. Abhishek seems to be a great fan of Charles Dickens’ story, as well as of Alfonso Cuaron’s 1998 film adaptation, but fails by making the timelessness (and time frames) of this tale very elaborate and abrupt. Amit Trivedi’s music is perhaps the only saving grace, but one can’t remember much of its sounds, given that the film was just one blur of red-and-white-snow-capped-peaks-autumn-leaves swish. KI & KA Director: R. Balki We get it: alpha female, working wife weds ambitionless man and stay-at-home husband. So hip, so cool, so modern. The problem is Balki’s interpretation of reversing gender politics – a noble intention – is fraught with his glossy, attention-seeking ad-man sensibilities. Every frame and line and Arjun Kapoor dead-eyed grunt of this film screams out, “I’m so different! Look at me! See how progressive I am!” thereby making its treatment counter-productive and regressive, the way publications make it a point to mention the ethnicity of a person in their sensationalized headlines. Worse, its lead actors, who highlight their age difference repeatedly, look like they’re in on some world-shattering secret too. Couldn’t stand the smugness and lack of subtlety in this film, and neither should you. Director: Maneesh Sharma Shah Rukh Khan’s best performance in years is unfortunately part of a film that values its mainstream-ness over any notions of complex exploration of a complex superstar-fan duality. The film barely scratches the surface of fanboyism in this country, instead focusing solely on the 25-year-old digitally scanned Khan (as Gaurav) and his Darr-ish obsession with the real star. Some memorable scenes and good production design can’t cover up what a mess the second half was – one the film departs from the rustic lanes of old Delhi into the glossy YRF locales of Croatia and London. This wasn’t a film that should have taken flight, given the sheer heart-and-soul performance by the 50-year-old actor. Sometimes, smaller is better: a concept that big production houses refuse to understand, ruining an innovative film with its old tropes. SARBJIT Director: Omung Kumar The director ruins what is potentially one of the most heartbreaking stories of POW history: A farmer named Sarabjit Singh being jailed and tortured for years in Pakistani prisons after he mistakenly crossed over the border at night. Legend says he may have actually been a spy, an angle that Omung “Mary Kom” Kumar refuses to explore, instead focusing on poor Randeep Hooda’s stunning physical transformation into a virtual skeleton, and the fact that this was Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s comeback film. She hams her way into oblivion; red eyes and annoyingly husky voice as Sarbjit’s determined and spunky sister, and catapults the film into Kumar’s library of ruining-great-biopic-stories-by-filming collection. One wishes Kumar actually felt for the subjects he deals with, instead of simply aiming for loud box-office glory and spoon-feeding melodrama. SPECIAL MENTIONS: TE3N, Dear Dad, Zubaan, Jai Gangaajal, Chauranga Abhishek KapoorAditya Roy KapoorAishwarya RaiAmitabh BachchanArjun Kapoorbejoy nambiarFanfarhan akhtarFitoorkareena kapoorKatrina KaifKi & KaManeesh Sharmaomung kumarR BalkiRandeep HoodaSarbjitShah Rukh Khantabuvidhu vinod chopraWazir Previous ArticleBest Known Fashion Moments Of The Lesser-Known Royal Next ArticleOne Year Of Bajrangi Bhaijaan Imtiaz Ali’s New Love Aaj Kal With Sara Ali Khan & Kartik Aaryan Will Refresh Your Memory Rochell Pereira January 17, 2020 Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo: Film Review – A Feel-Good Family Entertainer Ajay Mudunuri January 12, 2020 Saif Ali Khan Is All Kinds of Fun and Funny in Jawaani Jaaneman Delnaz Divecha January 10, 2020 Vidhu Vinod Chopra Returns To The Director’s Chair With Shikara Rochell Pereira January 7, 2020 Rajeev Masand’s Review of Good Newwz Rajeev Masand December 28, 2019 Good Newwz: Film Review – This Dharma Baby Is a Total Winner Alisha Fernandes December 27, 2019 ‘Titans’ Season 2 Review: A Mixed Bag For Comic Fans	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1276
__label__wiki	0.500162	0.500162	Atlanta is Georgia’s shiny skyscraping capital, where traditional southern charm meets modern cosmopolitan style. Steeped in a rich African-American history, the buzzing city is packed with world-class museums, theaters, and highbrow culture hubs, as well as numerous green spaces to unwind in. Here you can enjoy never-ending shopping sprees at The Mall at Peachtree Center and the label-laden Phipps Plaza, dine in rustic smokehouses or chic sushi bars, or explore fascinating neighborhoods like eccentric Little Five Points. From the colossal Georgia Aquarium to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, there’s no shortage of attractions and landmarks either. Trending now in Atlanta 10 Best Things to Do in Atlanta 10 Things We Love About Atlanta 10 Best Things to Do for Couples in Atlanta 10 Things to Do with Your Family in Atlanta 10 Free Things to Do in Atlanta Atlanta Travel Kit Browse Atlanta by category More information about Atlanta Atlanta's modern downtown is crowded with gleaming office towers, luxury hotels and world-class museums. But an Atlanta city break is also an opportunity to explore this city's historical and cultural roots. Book an Atlanta hotel and discover this city's southern charms. Get your bearings The intersection of the I-20 and I-75 expressways marks Atlanta’s Downtown, the city’s glass and steel business centre. Immediately to the north is Midtown, artistic centre and home of Georgia Institute of Technology. Sweet Auburn, south-east of Downtown, is Atlanta’s historic African-American neighbourhood where you’ll find Martin Luther King’s birthplace and tomb. Quirky Little Five Points north of I-20 attracts an arty crowd to bohemian boutiques, while to the north, where I-85 and I-75 join, lies fashionable Buckhead, known for high-end shopping and galleries. Diverse museums More than 100,000 animals in eight million gallons of water make the Georgia Aquarium the world’s largest collection of marine creatures. The World of Coca-Cola tells the story of the world’s favourite soft drink. Sample sodas from around the globe in the tasting area at the end of your visit. The white, porcelain-tiled building housing the High Museum of Art is almost as impressive as the works inside. A large collection of Hudson River School paintings shows America as these 19th-century artists viewed it, with romanticised mountain vistas and idyllic farm scenes. Dig into southern history on your Atlanta city break. Begin with the Civil War, examining weapons, uniforms and photographs at the Atlanta History Center. Then explore the life of Atlanta’s great civil rights leader Martin Luther King at his birthplace, church and grave. Freedom Hall in the Visitor’s Center continues the story of the American civil rights struggle with artefacts and photographs. Green retreats When summer arrives in Georgia, Atlantans head for shady parks. Outside the city, spring wildflowers blanket the hiking trails that wind around Stone Mountain, carved into a memorial to the American Civil War. Downtown’s lush, green Centennial Olympic Park draws crowds to its fountain of five interconnected Olympic rings. Lake Clara Meer and mature live oaks refresh visitors to Midtown’s Piedmont Park, crisscrossed by running trails and home to the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Sweet tea and dim sum Grits (corn porridge) and sweet tea are staples of a Georgian’s diet, and they’ve been perfected at Mary Mac’s Tea Room. Flaky buttermilk biscuits, moist fried chicken and pork chops have had customers returning to this Atlanta institution since 1945. Southern fusion cooking combines traditional southern favourites with international ingredients, like Asian seasonings or South American vegetables, popular throughout Midtown and Bucktown. On the city’s north-east side. Korean, Venezuelan, Vietnamese and Salvadorian restaurants make up the multiethnic dining centre of Buford Highway. Also popular in United States of America	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1277
__label__wiki	0.597384	0.597384	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI (1) Georgia Area (1) Security+ (1) Military Logistics (1) Historical Research (1) Archival Research (1) Educational Institution (1) "24th military intelligence brigade" (1) researched (1) lnavigation (1) WA) (1) ROTC (1) RECONDO (1) APFT (1) "24th military intelligence brigade"X ReadinessX Government ContractingX Archival ResearchX LeadershipX AnalysisX RECONDOX Steven Rauch Georgia Area Military History, Army, Military, American History, DoD, Command, Historical Research, Security Clearance, History, World History, Archival Research, Teaching, Public Speaking, Editing, Leadership, Military Operations, Exercises, Intelligence Analysis, National Security, Training, Research, Analysis, Top Secret, Military Experience, Defense, Intelligence, Homeland Security, Counterterrorism, Tactics, Government, Special Operations, Military Training, Weapons, Navy, Organizational..., Afghanistan, Force Protection, Emergency Management, Operational Planning, Information Assurance, Security+, Counterinsurgency, Readiness, Combat, Military Logistics, Foreign Policy, Government Contracting, Interagency Coordination, Reconnaissance, Military Affairs "24th military intelligence brigade" Assistant Professor of Military Science Taught military science courses to all levels of Army ROTC cadets. Served as the battalion training officer, a tactical officer at advanced camp (Fort Lewis, WA), and course developer. Taught history courses including the Campaigns of Napoleon, the US Military Profession and Army leadership. Conducted a myriad of staff duties while assigned to the Wolverine Battalion from 1989 to 1993. Served as commandant of cadets to mentor senior cadets in and ensured all activities of the cadet battalion were coordinated and executed in a professional manner. Designed, researched, and taught two new courses, Armed Forces and Society and History of the Military Art which included a rigorous program of reading and research for basic course cadets that enhanced their understanding history and the military profession. Instituted use of military simulation games to enhance understanding of historical and current military operations. Closely monitored cadet performance through regularly scheduled counseling at least twice each semester. Successfully prepared junior cadets to attend Advanced Camp, resulting in scores that exceeded Camp and Region averages in the areas of rifle marksmanship, APFT, land navigation, peer rating and RECONDO completion. Developed and implemented the battalion Master Training Plan and ensured all field training and special training events were conducted to standard. Supervised and evaluated 27 cadets leadership capacity and potential to be officers as Platoon Tactical Officer (TAC) at Advanced Camp at Ft Lewis, Washington. Initiated improvement of the unit library by ordering new books both commercially and through DA publications. Result was a useful library for the study of the military profession. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI ROTC, RECONDO, WA), researched, APFT, lnavigation, Military History, Army, Military, American History, DoD, Command, Historical Research, Security Clearance, History, World History, Archival Research, Teaching, Public Speaking, Editing, Leadership, Military Operations, Exercises, Intelligence Analysis, National Security, Training, Research, Analysis, Top Secret, Military Experience, Defense, Intelligence, Homeland Security, Counterterrorism, Tactics, Government, Special Operations, Military Training, Weapons, Navy, Organizational..., Afghanistan, Force Protection, Emergency Management, Operational Planning, Information Assurance, Security+, Counterinsurgency, Readiness, Combat, Military Logistics, Foreign Policy, Government Contracting, Interagency Coordination, Reconnaissance, Military Affairs	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1278
__label__wiki	0.627731	0.627731	Is District 9's Neill Blomkamp next in line to direct The Hobbit? Cyriaque Lamar Filed to:Rumors After Guillermo Del Toro's departure from The Hobbit, producers have been scrambling to find a replacement. TheOneRing.net is now reporting that District 9 director Neill Blomkamp could very well be tapped to helm the project. "The Hobbit" loses director Guillermo Del Toro Guillermo Del Toro, director of Pan's Labyrinth and Hellboy, has stepped down as director of the… MrCere at TheOneRing.net recently reported that there's a strong chance Blomkamp is in the running to direct the live-action version of J.R.R. Tolkien's short-person epic: In short we know from lots of sources: 1. Jackson doesn't want to do it 2. He wants somebody he trusts and can be sure of 3. Casting is happening now 4. Pre-pre-production is happening now 5. MGM and Warners need a talent in place yesterday 6. The platform for making a big genre splash announcement is approaching 7. The schedule fits with rumors from many sources 8. Many spies are sounding similar notes 9. One tells us they have seen the film breakdown with Blomkamp directing So is Neill Blomkamp going to direct "The Hobbit"? Could be. My personal opinion is that this information is correct. We certainly admire Blomkamp's work on District 9, but The Hobbit would be a daunting project for even the most seasoned auteur. Then again, Peter Jackson began his Middle Earth career primarily known as a director of totally oddball genre films (see: Bad Taste, The Frighteners , Dead Alive), so that's precedent at least.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1284
__label__cc	0.525861	0.474139	MRMD MariMed Team MariMed to Acquire Majority Stake in International CBD Pioneer MediTaurus; Dr. Jokūbas Žiburkus Appointed MariMed Chief Innovation Officer Download as PDF April 25, 2019 9:04am EDT NORWOOD, MA, April 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MariMed Inc. (OTCQB: MRMD) one of the largest multi-state cannabis and hemp operators in the U.S., today announced that its MariMed Hemp subsidiary will acquire 70% of MediTaurus, LLC, owner of the international Florance™ brand of CBD health and wellness products and extensive intellectual property (IP) relating to cannabis formulations. The Florance™ brand is established in the U.S. and EU with online distributors, wholesalers, pharmacies and physicians. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. This is the first acquisition for MariMed Hemp, which was formed to optimize MariMed’s strategic investment in GenCanna Global, Inc., the Kentucky-based producer of compliant, quality CBD derived from hemp. MediTaurus CEO and Co-founder Dr. Jokūbas Žiburkus will join the MariMed executive team as Chief Innovation Officer and an advisor on scientific research and education. Dr. Žiburkus is well established as a global thought leader and expert on the health effects of compounds found in cannabis and hemp. An award-winning professor of neuroscience for the last decade at the University of Houston, he has more than 25 years of biomedical training and expertise and has educated over 500+ physicians and nurses around the globe in the last three years. He has had over 30 peer-reviewed articles published on the topics of epilepsy and neurological disorders and taught the University of Houston’s and Texas’s first graduate seminar course on the endocannabinoid system. Dr. Žiburkus is also a highly valued featured speaker across the world on the effects of cannabinoids on human health, wellness, and lifestyle. Bob Fireman, CEO of MariMed Inc., noted, “This transaction is extremely important for MariMed for three reasons: First, from an operational standpoint, the Florance™ brand jump-starts our MariMed Hemp division with an established, premium line of CBD health and wellness products and formulas in the U.S. and the EU, global licensing of MediTaurus IP; and a network of established European relationships. Florance™ provides a ready platform for new product introductions, including diversity of the uses of hemp including food, food supplements and topicals. MariMed will help rapidly scale up production, distribution and licensing partnerships throughout the major U.S. markets where MariMed operates and sells. Second, with MediTaurus and its co-founders, including Dr. Žiburkus, comes a wealth of expertise and research experience into the benefits and function of compounds found in cannabis and hemp. Dr. Žiburkus will be both a trusted advisor and continue his key roles of needed scientific research and balanced education of the medical community on the benefits cannabinoids offer for a variety of health conditions. Finally, MediTaurus is a perfect fit with MariMed’s mission, values and corporate culture to unlock and introduce the known and yet-to-be-discovered health benefits of cannabis and hemp.” MediTaurus CEO and co-Founder Dr. Jokūbas Žiburkus observed, “We at MediTaurus are extremely pleased to be joining the MariMed family and combining our expertise to further develop innovative products and processes and creating world-class brands with fully compliant and transparent supply and production. The current dynamic growth of hemp and medical cannabis presents unprecedented opportunities for synergies among scientists, medical practitioners, consumers, and the financial marketplace. This transaction positions MariMed to better fulfill the dream of MediTaurus’ co-founders, Nerijus Slesariūnas (who originally revived the Florance™ brand), Rytis Didvalis, and Nkemdilim Okeke to better unlock the benefits of all known components of the cannabis plant: cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, and more. We look forward to helping MariMed educate consumers around the world on how to safely and effectively use cannabis products to address nutritional, health and wellness conditions.” ABOUT MEDITAURUS: MediTaurus LLC is a U.S.-registered company focused on the development, production and sale of the highest quality hemp health and wellness products in the United States and the European Union. The company's mission is to invent and develop the most advanced, scientifically and clinically-tested hemp-based products and ingredients MediTaurus has established production and distribution capabilities and partnerships in the US and EU, created a line of over 30 Florance™ premium hemp CBD products and dozens of foods, supplements, topical, and vaporizer formulations. MediTaurus conducts collaboration with two Health Sciences and Agricultural universities in the EU. In addition, MediTaurus is amassing clinical outcome information with physicians in the US and EU that study the effects of Florance™ products on various medical conditions. MediTaurus also formulates, supplies and licenses hemp-based bulk ingredients, formulas, and recipes for the food, food supplement, cosmetic, and drink industries, while concurrently developing new technologies on the topical delivery and nano-particularization of phyto-cannabinoids and terpenes. ABOUT FLORANCE™ First established in Lithuania in 1921, Florance™ became internationally recognized for the highest quality, pioneering health and wellness products and innovative marketing techniques in Europe in the first half of the 20th Century. Unfortunately, the brand’s international success and story was ended in World War II. In recent years, Nerijus Slesariūnas revived the brand, its story and the some of the original formulations and together with Dr. Ziburkus built a new global vision of Florance. Years of collaborations with leading and prominent US and EU scientists and doctors led to rebirth of Florance and a variety of health and wellness products based on the highest quality hemp strains and biomass, and certified ingredients from hemp and other plants, berries, and flowers. Proprietary formulations evolved into a unique line of premium hemp CBD and other hemp full spectrum products and formulations. Florance™ is targeting and testing distinct market segments with its existing and new products. All Florance™ products are offered with certificates of analysis, the highest quality ingredients and from reliable, compliant sources. Florance™ hemp products made in the US are derived from the production of GenCanna Global, a recognized leader in hemp genetics and production. For more information visit www.floranceworld.com ABOUT MARIMED, INC.: MariMed, Inc. is dedicated to improving health and wellness with the highest quality hemp and cannabis products. The company offers a full range of cannabis products, operates state of the art medical and adult-use cannabis dispensaries in six states, and has recently announced the formation of a separate division, MariMed Hemp, focused on the development of industrial hemp-derived CBD products. In late 2018 the Company announced an investment in Kentucky-based GenCanna, a recognized genetic innovator in industrial hemp. Across its branded products, including Kalm Fusion™ and Betty’s Eddies™, MariMed is in the forefront of precision dosed branded products for the treatment of specific medical conditions. MariMed currently distributes its branded products in select states and is expanding licensing and distribution to numerous additional markets encompassing thousands of dispensaries. For additional information, visit www.MariMedAdvisors.com. Search MariMed and post on social media with the hash tag #MedicatedByMarimed: Twitter: @MariMedInc Facebook: @MariMedInc Instagram: MariMedInc YouTube: MariMedInc Forward Looking Statements: This release contains certain forward-looking statements and information relating to MariMed Inc. that is based on the beliefs of MariMed Inc.’s management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company. Such statements reflect the current views of the Company with respect to future events including estimates and projections about its business based on certain assumptions of its management, including those described in this Release. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risk and uncertainties that are difficult to predict, including, among other factors, changes in demand for the Company's services and products, changes in the law and its enforcement and changes in the economic environment. Additional risk factors are included in the Company's public filings with the SEC. Should one or more of these underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as "hoped," "anticipated," "believed," "planned, "estimated," "preparing," "potential," "expected," “looks” or words of a similar nature. The Company does not intend to update these forward-looking statements. None of the content of any of the websites referred to herein (even if a link is provided for your convenience) is incorporated into this release and the Company assumes no responsibility for any of such content. Media: Julie Shepherd, Accentuate PR Julie@accentuatepr.com Investors: Jon Levine, CFO, MariMed info@MariMedAdvisors.com Source: MariMed Inc Copyright © 2020 MariMed Inc. All rights reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1287
__label__wiki	0.520432	0.520432	Photo byIndependent Rana over Strong by 116 votes with absentee ballots still to be counted November 6, 2019 By \| T. E. McMorrow On an Election Day that saw Democrats swamp Republican candidates in town-wide races across East Hampton, one race bucked the trend. When votes cast at the ballot box for East Hampton Town Justice, Lisa Rana, the Republican incumbent seeking her fifth four-year term, were counted, she had eked out a 116-vote margin over her Democratic rival, Andrew Strong. The election will now be determined after the tallying of absentee ballots. As of Wednesday morning, Rana stood with 3012 votes, just under 51 percent, to Strong’s 2896, or 49 percent. There were two write-in votes cast for unknown candidates. Strong had started off the long Tuesday evening of vote-counting with a 10 percentage point lead in early returns, but Rana’s numbers kept inching up as more of the town’s 19 districts filed their results. A majority of the districts in East Hampton filed their results long after almost all of Suffolk County had finished counting their votes. As an example, at 10:50 PM, while East Hampton still had a majority of its districts not counted, in the towns of Southold, Southampton, Riverhead, and Shelter Island, which total 87 voting districts, all but two had been tallied up. t.e@indyeastend.com	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1290
__label__cc	0.570751	0.429249	Fair Work Ombudsman files legal action against Caltex franchisee A former Caltex franchisee in Sydney is in hot water for allegedly falsifying records of the wage rates it paid to overseas workers. The Fair Work Ombudsman is taking legal action against Caltex Five Dock service station former franchisee Peter Dagher and his company Aulion Pty Ltd. Last year the Ombudsman investigated the Five Dock outlet as part of a proactive compliance activity involving audits of 15 Caltex service stations nationally. The Ombudsman found inconsistencies in a range of documents provided by the company and those issued by a bank, a superannuation fund and Aulion’s accountant and alleges Dagher and his company falsified documents and records, and by providing them to the FWO used these documents unlawfully. It is alleged that Dagher and his company also contravened laws requiring employers to issue employees with accurate pay slips within one day of pay day. The absence of accurate time-and-wages records prevented the Fair Work Ombudsman from completing a full audit to determine whether employees at Caltex Five Dock had been paid their full lawful entitlements. Dagher faces maximum penalties of up to $3600 per contravention and Aulion Pty Ltd faces penalties of up to $18,000 per contravention. A directions hearing is listed in the Federal Circuit Court in Sydney on December 21. A spokesperson for Caltex said, “While this operator is no longer within the Caltex network, the Fair Work Ombudsman has an important role to play in ensuring compliance with Australian workplace laws. The Ombudsman has been investigating some Caltex-franchised sites and has powers to take action where they find non compliance with our workplace laws. “While Caltex has worked with the Fair Work Ombudsman, it is still our responsibility to take the actions we are legally permitted by the relevant Codes and under our agreements. “We have established an audit process, an independently run whistleblower hotline, and an assistance fund for franchisee employees who have been affected by the conduct of certain of our franchisees. We have also improved screening and acceptance processes for people entering into a franchise agreement with us.” Franchise owners battle Caltex over unfair treatment Caltex franchisee fined over wage records ACCC skeptical on Caltex’s new petrol acquisition Caltex Australia acquires Milemaker Petroleum Business, Featured, News, Petroleum Caltex, Fair Work Ombudsman	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1294
__label__wiki	0.6984	0.6984	Google Play Puts Entertainment Features in One Place by Andrei C. March 7, 2012 1 min read AppsGoogle AndroidMobile Apps Google says it’s “evolving” the Android market into Google Play. It’s a smart move–unifying multiple services (Google Music, Android Market, Google Books and Google Movie Rentals) into a single shopping destination. But the bigger news may be that now you can keep all your content in one place, accessible from whatever Android device you happen to be using. (Sound familiar?) For fans of the existing Market, the change shouldn’t be too painful. Your Android Market app will be renamed “Google Play Store.” In the U.S., music, movies, books and Android apps are available in Google Play. In Canada and the U.K., we’ll offer movies, books and Android apps; in Australia, books and apps; and in Japan, movies and apps. Everywhere else, Google Play will be the new home for Android apps. According to Google, Android 2.2+ users will see the change “over the coming days.” Google Play Offering Private Apps Channel Google Unveils Android Oreo Easier Translation for Android Apps Apple App Store Reaches 25 Billion Downloads Windows 8 Has Plenty for IT to Like Andrei C.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1295
__label__wiki	0.562991	0.562991	Abe and Phil's Last Poker Game (with a tribute to Martin Landau) San Francisco Premiere When Dr. Abe Mandelbaum (Martin Landau) moves into the nursing home, Cliffside Manor, with his deteriorating wife Molly, he forms an improbable relationship with gambler and womanizer, Phil Nicoletti (Paul Sorvino). Even though at first Abe feels that moving into the home is the end of the road, he soon realizes that his life is finding a whole new beginning. Abe and Phil's friendship is challenged when a mysterious nurse claims that her biological father resides in the home. Without children of their own, both Abe and Phil jump at the chance to convince Angela, and themselves, that they are her father. Abe & Phil's Last Poker Game is written and directed by world renowned neurologist, and first time director, Howard Weiner. The Jewish Film Institute honors Martin Landau, who passed away in 2017 with a clip reel of achievements from his decades in the movies before we enjoy his last performance in Abe & Phil's Last Poker Game. Filmmaker Bio(s) Howard L. Weiner is the Robert L. Kroc Professor of Neurology at the Harvard Medical School, Director and Founder of the Partners MS Center and Co-Director of the Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases at Brigham & Women's Hospital. He has pioneered immunotherapy in MS and has investigated immune mechanisms in nervous system diseases. He is the author of Curing MS. Howard L. Weiner Peter Pastorelli, Eddie Rubin, Marshall Johnson, Tamar Sela Terrence Hayes Victoria Lesiw, Andy Keir Martin Landau, Paul Sorvino, Maria Dizzia Print Source Inbal B. Lessner, Screenings Coordinator C-Sharp Productions, Inc. Inbal.lessner@me.com	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1305
__label__wiki	0.789271	0.789271	U.S.-China Trade Deal 'An Important Baby Step' The United States has signed a 'Phase 1' trade deal with China. There are other steps to be taken after tariffs and threats of additional tariffs have been fought over for more than a year, but many are optimistic that some sort of deal has been reached. Insys Wins Court Approval Of Bankruptcy Plan After months of court proceedings, Valley-based Insys Therapeutics has won court approval of a bankruptcy plan that pays less than a dime for each dollar it owes for damages related to the opioid crisis. Communities Affected By Mining Spill Win Case In Mexico's Supreme Court On Wednesday, the Second Chamber of Mexico's Supreme Court unanimously granted legal protection to communities affected by a 2014 mining spill in the Sonora River. Residents of the communities affected by the spill hope that the ruling will provide relief they’ve been seeking for more than five years. Hacienda HealthCare Provider Settles With Medicaid An embattled Phoenix-based Hacienda HealthCare has announced it will keep its Medicaid contract under certain conditions after reaching a settlement with a federal agency. AG: Sky Harbor Rideshare Fees Likely Violate Constitution Arizona’s attorney general says Phoenix likely violated the state constitution when it added new rideshare fees at Sky Harbor Airport. Uber and Lyft previously said they would cease airport operations in January. Navajo President: China Trade Deal Would Benefit Tribes The Navajo president said the trade agreement that the Trump administration and China signed Wednesday would open doors for tribes. Lawmakers Push New Bill To Support Firefighters' Cancer Claims State Sens. Heather Carter and Paul Boyer announced their new legislation on Thursday at the state Capitol, where Carter shaved Boyer's head in a show of support for firefighters who have had workers' compensation claims denied. Mill's End: Tiny Desert Concert The Phoenix music scene is ever-changing. Bands come and go, but only a few manage to stay together for a decade. And that’s exactly what Valley band Mill’s End has managed to do. With deep roots in Tempe, Mill’s End is still rocking stages across metro Phoenix. Sheriffs Blindsided By Ducey's Plan To Move Inmates To County Jails Arizona sheriffs say they were surprised by Gov. Ducey’s announcement to close a state prison and transfer the inmates to county jails and private prisons. Ducey said the closure would save taxpayers $247 million, but new homes for the nearly 4,000 inmates living at Florence have not yet been identified. New Publication The Informant Focuses Hate Groups, Extremism Over the course of the three years of the Trump administration, there’s been consistent concern about whether so-called hate groups have felt encouraged — or, at least, not publicly denounced strongly enough — by the president. Former Arizona journalist Nick Martin has observed this closely, and it’s what inspired him to start a new publication called the Informant. Group Forms To Increase Latino Representation On Education Boards There’s a newly-formed group in Arizona that’s trying to get more Latinos in leadership positions on education boards here. It’s called Arizona Latino Leaders in Education, or ALL in for Education. Amid Impeachment Din, Senate Approves USMCA By Wide Margin As the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump is getting underway, the U.S. Senate approved the revised NAFTA deal on Thursday by a wide margin. The final tally was 89-10, with both of Arizona's senators voting for the measure. Children’s Action Alliance Pushes AZ To Invest More In Childcare As the legislature prepares to spend the next few months — or more — at the Capitol, we’re looking at some of the top priorities of different advocacy groups, starting with the Children’s Action Alliance. The Show sat down with President and CEO Siman Qaasim. Tax Group Pushing For 'Right Sized' Business Property Tax In 2020 Many advocacy groups will be competing for Arizona lawmakers’ time and a slice of the state budget this year. Arizona Tax Research Association is included in that list. The Show sat down with the Sean McCarthy, senior research analyst there. Kelly Substantially Out-Raising McSally In Senate Race The 2019 campaign contribution numbers for Arizona U.S. Senate candidates Mark Kelly and Martha McSally are showing a substantial disparity in financial support for the two. Democrat Kelly raised $20.2 million last year to Republican incumbent McSally’s $12 million. Russo & Steele CEO Talks Car Auctions, Collectors And Excitement The Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction is celebrating its 20th anniversary in Scottsdale this year. The event kicks off today. Reports: Burritos Making Border Patrol Detainees Sick A greater than normal percentage of migrant detainees are reporting abdominal pain and gastrointestinal issues at the Casa Alitas shelter in Tucson. And the common thread for those being held in Border Patrol custody is a particular kind of burrito that is provided to the detainees. Why The Petrified Forest Preserves Route 66 Trash As the old phrase goes, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. If that’s really true, then the Petrified Forest has a lot of treasure from 50 years or more ago. The National Park Service is preserving a lot of what Route 66 drivers and passengers threw out the windows in the mid-20th century and is trying to put it into historical perspective. Kids Become Collateral Damage In Opioid Crises As Accidental Exposures Rise Last week, the Glendale Police Department arrested a man on two counts of felony child abuse after a 4-year-old girl he was watching died. A toxicology report later revealed she had fentanyl in her system. It’s one of the most potent forms of opioids we’ve seen emerge since the opioid epidemic began. Dispute Could End Arizona Archaeological Council The Arizona Archaeological Council is a special panel that keeps construction projects from damaging tribal remains and antiques. But a dispute between ranchers and Native American tribes could make that council nonexistent.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1323
__label__cc	0.612616	0.387384	Knowledge Sharing System, Library highlights Botswana, Drought mitigation, human rights, land productivity, land use planning , land use systems, regional assessment (-) Knowledge Sharing System (6) (-) land use systems (18) (-) land use planning (15) (-) human rights (11) (-) land productivity (6) (-) regional assessment (3) reforestation (80) rural development (23) natural resources management (22) soil resources (12) natural disasters (12) environmental economics (11) water conservation (10) UNCCD Knowledge Hub (3) Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of (1) Project Examples (2) Reports and Publications (2) Multimedia (videos, narrated presentations, podcasts) (1) Dedicated multi-document search engine (3) Basic website search engine (2) Map by reporting entity Map by country coverage Environmental Policymaking Needs to Factor In Balance of Biophysical and Socioeconomic Perspectives By 2050 we would need to double global food production to keep up with the projected population increase. Meanwhile the land from which our food comes from is decreasing in quality. Land degradation is a major global concern as our demands for food, fodder, and fuel continue to accelerate. Drylands… Land Use and Spatial Planning Competition for land is increasing as demand for multiple land uses and ecosystem services rises. Food security issues, renewable energy and emerging carbon markets are creating pressures for the conversion of agricultural land to other uses such as reforestation and biofuels. At the same time… The Slow onset effects of climate change and human rights protection for cross-border migrants (A/HRC/37/CRP.4) There is now widespread recognition that the impacts of climate change adversely affect the enjoyment of human rights. There is also increasing interest in the connection between climate change and human mobility, and the role human rights law plays in addressing this connection. Global data… Multi-objective land use allocation modelling for prioritizing climate-smart agricultural interventions Climate-smart interventions in agriculture have varying costs and environmental and economic impacts. Their implementation requires appropriate investment decisions by policy makers that are relevant for current as well as future scenarios of agro-ecology, climate and economic development. Decision… New article: Land-use emissions play a critical role in land-based mitigation for Paris climate targets Scenarios that limit global warming to below 2 °C by 2100 assume significant land-use change to support large-scale carbon dioxide (CO2) removal from the atmosphere by afforestation/reforestation, avoided deforestation, and Biomass Energy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS). The more ambitious… Land systems at European level — analytical assessment framework An EEA briefing published today proposes an analytical framework that aims at developing a strategy for monitoring and integrated assessment of the state of land and its key resources EU Commission just adopted the landmark EU2050 climate strategy for a Climate Neutral EU by 2050. Europe will be the world’s first major economy to go for NetZero2050 The European Commission calls for a climate-neutral Europe by 2050. On 28 November 2018, the Commission presented its strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate-neutral economy by 2050. The strategy shows how Europe can lead the way to climate neutrality by… NEW article: Developing good practice guidance for estimating land degradation in the context of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals In recent decades there have been numerous global and regional targets and initiatives to halt and reverse land degradation. 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__label__cc	0.733499	0.266501	Remember to whitelist the site if you wish to support it Keztranslations Unprofessional BL Translations Quickly Wear the Face of the Devil ABO Cadets The First Dragon Convention My Family’s Omega Has Just Grown Up DFC: Chapter 30 Posted on 01/05/2020 01/05/2020 by Keztrans Bai Huo woke up bright and early, finding several jars around him, all overflowing with fragrant beer. He was so happy that he opened another one without thinking. “Liu Jian Guo-” Bai Huo shouted. There was a sound of rolling stones below the mountain, and a short hairy dragon climbed up a few moments later, covering his forehead as he looked at Bai Huo: “Boss …” “Not bad,” Bai Huo said, raising his jug with a smile. “You’ve gone above and beyond your task.” Liu Jian Guo was dumbfounded: “Huh?” “The beer ah,” Bai Huo tossed the lid at him. “Just two altars would’ve been enough. You didn’t bring out all the beer in the cellar, did you? Bahahaha …” Liu Jian Guo covered his head and dodged the lid, when he took his hands away, a whip mark appeared on his forehead. “Yo, what’s wrong with your head?” Bai Huo was surprised. “Who hit you?” Liu Jian Guo giggled foolishly: “It, it’s nothing.” As soon as Bai Huo heard this tone, he knew that something had happened. He lowered the jar and got up, patting the dust off his body, saying over the noise of jingling chains: “Who bullied you, just say it, boss will support you.” Liu Jian Guo scratched his face, then said: “Okay…Foreman Deng did it. I said that I was bringing some beer to you last night, but he wouldn’t allow it, so we had a fight. In the end, I didn’t win, and I got whipped… “ Bai Huo didn’t understand, gesturing to the jars behind him: “You didn’t win, so where did all these come from?” Liu Jian Guo followed his motion, finally noticing the five or six altars by the rock wall, his eyes widening. When Bai Huo saw this expression, he knew that this silly child had not lied. He couldn’t help but wonder: “Didn’t you come back here last night?” Liu Jian Guo shook his head like a rattle: “No, absolutely not!” “It wasn’t you?” Bai Huo was bewildered, could it be that the beer jugs ran over here by themselves? “The dragon sect visitors brought along … um …” Liu Jian Guo painstakingly counted on his fingers, then held up six of them, “They brought this much.” A total of six altars were gifted to Yao Mountain, and in the end, all the altars were moved to his nest. Why did this shameless act seem like … something he’d do himself? Bai Huo couldn’t help but look down, pulling the chains on his wrist, after repeatedly making sure that they were really too strong to break out of after getting drunk, he turned back to Liu Jian Guo: “Bring the key for me.” “Key?” Liu Jian Guo’s eyes widened. His no-good brain was finally enlightened, and he slapped his thigh and said, “Boss! You want to go out!” “Okay, don’t dawdle.” Bai Huo waved his hands bashfully, “I want to give everyone a nice surprise.” Nice surprise? Liu Jian Guo wasn’t sure about that, but ‘horrify them’ was a certainty. The ‘better looking than an immortal’ Bai Huo hadn’t changed his clothes or combed his hair in more than a month. His body was still covered in bruises and bloody scars from struggling against the iron chains. When he suddenly appeared in the dining room in this bloody cloak, he immediately caused a commotion. ——A few of the timid ones even burst into tears, thinking that a white grim reaper had come to demand their lives. Jing Lan and the palace owner, Zhao Lan, were having breakfast in the VIP room in the inner hall. Hearing the commotion outside, Jing Lan smiled faintly: “It seems that everybody is very energetic today.” Li Lin Xi, sitting by Jing Lan’s side, was originally digging into his meal. When he heard a familiar voice, he suddenly choked, burying his face below the table as he coughed. Jing Lan looked at him with a smile, and handed over a cup of tea. Zhao Lan was the supervisor in charge of the construction of the underground palace in Yao Mountain. In human society, he’d be called the prison chief. When he heard this, his face blackened, then he smiled apologetically: “The guys are probably having a good chat.” After those words, he hurriedly called his subordinates to go take a look. Jing Lan tilted his head slightly, and quietly asked Li Lin Xi, “Do you want to go out and see?” Li Lin Xi froze, both hands nervously rubbing his knees. Bai Huo had been in retreat for a whole month, the guys were very happy when they saw him, but they each stayed one meter away from him. “Is your estrus really over? Don’t lie, I heard that the last spouse-less dragon who went into estrus didn’t even spare the hens.” A busybody asked him from across the table, nervously covering his chest. “Relax.” Bai Huo sat at the table, holding the beer jug in one hand, and reaching out to massage his shoulder with the other, smacking it vigorously. “How can you, this plain grandpa, afford to be picky? Don’t worry, you’re safe! “ Bai Huo’s clothes were so ragged that he could use them as a fishing net. Someone with sharp eyes saw the bite mark on his shoulder and asked curiously, “Old Bai, are you sure you don’t have a wife? Then what about the bite mark on your shoulder? Who bit you? “ Bai Huo shrugged deliberately, beaming, “Guess?” The crowd booed, a few familiar workers quipping: “I didn’t realize that you played so openly.” “What baseless assumptions are you making?” Bai Huo patted his shoulder and snorted. “My son bit me.” The crowd didn’t believe him at all: “I always hear you mentioning your son this, your son that. Where’s this son? You’ve been here for almost five years, why hasn’t he come to visit you?” Bai Huo drunkenly turned around, his long leg kicking out: “You talk too much!” “What’s all this commotion?! Don’t you know that I’m entertaining a VIP today–” During the liveliness, three men aggressively ran into the hall, all dressed in black and brown uniforms, the phoenix mark embroidered on each shoulder. These were the foremen of Yao Mountain, equivalent to the prison guards in human society. When Bai Huo saw the dragon heading the procession, his brows jumped. Grinning, he walked over to clap the other man’s shoulder: “Foreman Deng, long time no see.” Foreman Deng felt pained as soon as he saw Bai Huo: “So it’s you, no wonder today is so noisy!” “What’s noisy? Yao Mountain is so deserted, what’s wrong with livening things up a bit?” Bai Huo lazily hugged his beer jar and sat down cross-legged. “Where did you get this?” As soon as Foreman Deng saw the familiar jug, his blood pressure began to soar. “Bai Huo, you thief!” “Thief?” Bai Huo was upset. “Deng Hei, where is your evidence? It’s true that I drank a stolen altar yesterday, but the altar in my hand is clean. Which eye did you see me steal it with?” “This is the beer that the distinguished guests gave to Supervisor Zhao. There were six altars in total, and each altar was engraved with a phrase. Look at it yourself, how can you not call this stealing?” Deng Hei was furious. Bai Huo’s cheeks were flushed red from the alcohol, he unhurriedly turned the jug around, and really found a few words written in beautiful, flowing cursive -it’s a pity that the words were unrecognizable. Deng Hei calmly looked around the room, seeing Liu Jian Guo, who was shrinking behind the crowd, he scolded: “And you, Liu Jian Guo, come out! I caught you stealing things last night, yet you still haven’t learned your lesson! It seems that the whipping wasn’t enough for you, huh?! “ Liu Jian Guo timidly tried to flee. Deng Hei’s whip swung out, the gale it generated instantly entering the ears. All dragons sentenced to forced labor had a special black needle nailed into the divine bone at the back of their necks. Its size was similar to that of an ordinary embroidery needle. Once the dragons were nailed with this black needle, they would lose all their spiritual powers, only retaining basic functions such as changing shape and self-healing. This black needle was forged from special materials, and needed to be taken out by a specialist after completing their sentence. If another dragon forcefully removed it, it would damage the divine bone, in serious cases, it could even endanger life. This measure was mainly to prevent the criminals from escaping. Dragons didn’t serve prison sentences like humans wearing manacles and shackles. Their personal freedom wasn’t restricted. But if you wanted your spiritual power to be restored, you could only honestly finish your prison term. After completing the sentence, you can go get the black needle taken out. Liu Jian Guo was originally slow, with no spiritual power, even a strong human could beat him up. Seeing the whip before his eyes, he covered his face in fright. A “whack” sounded, but the expected pain didn’t come. Liu Jian Guo tremblingly peeked between his fingers, and saw Bai Huo standing lazily in front of him, holding the beer jar in one hand, the other firmly wrapped around the whip. The hall went silent, everyone dumbstruck. “Deng Hei,” Bai Huo stared expressionlessly at the dragon across from him. “It’s just a jar of beer, don’t you think you’re taking this too far? With this whip, he wouldn’t be able to walk for a month.” Deng Hei fiercely tugged the whip, unexpectedly, he couldn’t pull it back. Angry, he roared: “Let go!” “Oh …” Bai Huo tilted his head. Since Deng Hei was pulling so eagerly, when Bai Huo suddenly let go, the whip naturally rebounded in the opposite direction, “whack”, smacking into its master’s chest. Deng Hei stumbled back from the hit, almost vomiting blood. The spectating dragons all burst into roaring laughter, Bai Huo also laughed, holding the beer jar as he bent over in laughter. Deng Hei’s face turned purple, ignoring the pain, he crawled up, obviously furious. He gritted his teeth and pulled another silver whip out from his bosom: “See if you can still laugh!” Bai Huo glanced over, his face changing: “Silver ring?” One of the divine weapons of the fire dragon tribe-the silver ringed whip. If this whip descended, in the best-case scenario, the flesh would be lacerated, in the worst case, the soul would be scattered! Bai Huo turned around and kicked Liu Jian Guo away: “Go hide.” Seeing that the situation was escalating, the other two foremen hurriedly retreated, afraid that they would be affected. Deng Hei waved his whip, smacking it onto the ground, the floor cracking instantly. Many of the gathered dragons had witnessed the terror of this whip first hand, as soon as it came out, they didn’t stick around to watch, tripping over each other to escape. Deng Hei was already muddle-headed from anger, seeing that Bai Huo was about to slip away, he caught up in two steps, and raised his whip: “Bai Huo!” However, the whip had barely swung out when, as if spelled by someone, it settled in the air, a blue aura quickly spreading out along the whip and wrapping it up. Then, the silver whip broke away from Deng Hei’s hand and fell softly into a pair of slender, fair hands. Deng Hei was stunned, hurriedly looking back. A long-haired man of extraordinary temperament seized the silver whip, shaking his head at him with a mild yet grave expression: “Don’t.” “Jing Lan?!” Bai Huo rubbed his eyes fiercely, worried that he had started hallucinating from all the alcohol. Deng Hei’s face flushed red, suddenly straightening out, embarrassed. He saluted Jing Lan, then, unexpectedly disregarding Bai Huo still on the ground, he turned and hurriedly retreated. Bai Huo was completely dumbfounded. He staggered up, glancing down at his hands, he looked up at Jing Lan again: “Just how much did I drink?” Jing Lan bowed his head and chuckled, slowly approaching, he helped up the star struck Liu Jian Guo: “Are you hurt?” Liu Jian Guo stared at Jing Lan, his mouth wide open. He nodded blankly, then shook his head. Jing Lan’s medical skills had already surpassed divine, Liu Jian Guo’s injuries were examined in a short time. When he finally turned to look at Bai Huo, his pair of peach blossom eyes were somewhat doubtful: “Why do you … look like this?” “Ah …” Bai Huo grinned wantonly, causally patting the dust off his body. “I just let myself go since I have no one to impress.” Having said that, he peered out behind Jing Lan, excited: “If you’re here, then Lin Xi …” Jing Lan turned around, but there was no one behind him. “He was just here a minute ago.” Jing Lan said truthfully. Bai Huo shook from head to toe, immediately sobering up: “He … he’s here?” “His injury has already healed.” Jing Lan nodded. For the first time, Bai Huo was annoyed at himself for getting so drunk so early in the morning. If he hadn’t drunk so much, how could he have forgotten to check his son’s position after leaving the mountain? It’s been five years … he hadn’t seen him in five years. He didn’t know if the little cub would still remember him. Although he was very clingy back then, he was still very young, the two had only been together for no more than half a year, much less than his time spent at the Water Dragon Palace. Maybe, the child has long forgotten this father. Now, the little cub might be more close to Jing Lan than with him. He was obviously here, but he didn’t want to see him. Thinking of this, Bai Huo was like a 100-year-old man whose heart was broken by his son, unable to hide his disappointment. “Has Lin Xi already forgotten me?” Bai Huo slid down to the floor, and leaned against the table, feeling depressed. Jing Lan looked at him quietly, apparently unable to understand the meaning behind this question. Hearing his silence, Bai Huo’s heart broke even more. He hugged the table’s leg, choking with emotion, he smiled wryly: “I know … It’s my fault, I’m not a good dad …” “You don’t know just how adorable and clever he was when he was small …” Bai Huo resolutely wiped his eyes, then poured the remaining half of the beer into his mouth, apparently planning to drown his sorrows. There was a slight movement behind him, Bai Huo sniffed, feeling a light tap on his shoulder, he drunkenly looked back. In the middle of his spinning field of view, a young boy in modern clothes stood squarely in front of him, a pair of quiet eyes staring intently at him. Jing Lan looked at the boy’s new clothes, the ones he had refused to wear all throughout the journey. The cuteness was so overwhelming that Jing Lan’s brain was starting to bubble again. Ah, did you leave just to change your clothes? Bai Huo looked at the young boy’s lovely facial features, speechless, then he slapped his thigh with a bitter expression, slurring, “You … really look like my son.” The young boy was eight or nine years old, almost reaching Jing Lan’s shoulders. When he heard his words, his expression changed slightly, and he silently crotched down, fixedly staring at Bai Huo. He just stared at him stubbornly, as if he wanted Bai Huo to confirm something. “You don’t know how good my son is …” But Bai Huo was looking into a distant place, caught up in some kind of memory, “Even when he could barely stand up, he brought me flowers. He ate everything I gave him. He followed me everywhere I went. His name is Li … “ Bai Huo hiccupped, turning back to look into the young boy’s eyes. The world went quiet. Bai Huo sat upright: “Lin … Lin Xi?” Li Lin Xi looked at him for a long time, his shoulders clearly relaxing in relief: “You’ve woken up?” Bai Huo stared at him in suspicion, then he silently laid down, hugging the beer jug, mumbling as he turned in his sleep: “It’s time to stop drinking so much.” Li Lin Xi: “…” “Send him to his room.” Jing Lan chuckled. Li Lin Xi looked back with a helpless expression. Jing Lan walked over slowly, looking at Bai Huo’s bloodless lips, he explained, “He’s not like this just because he’s drunk. His pulse is unstable, he has most likely suffered internal injuries.” T/N: Almost reaching Jing Lan’s shoulders- I swear that’s what it says, just how short is Jing Lan. The average 9yr old is like 4ft 5in, he has to be at most 5ft 6in. Posted in DFC OGU: Chapter 2 Jing LAN is on the floor next to the table. That’s why. Thanks, Kez! Keztrans All I know is, I’m 5’6″ and my 9yr old cousin only reaches my elbow Ooohh finally…. i thought it’s gonna be a dozen chapters b4 they meet again ☺ OGU: Chapter 13 Computer Broke. No Updates	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1339
__label__cc	0.579281	0.420719	fallujah general hospital The Son of Man (tags) THE SON OF MAN / / Anybody who supports George W. Bush is my ENEMY. George W. Bush committed 9/11 with his buddy, General Ahmad who funded the mastermind ring leader. That's according to the FBI. Any bushite who gets in my way, who says that isn't the case, I WILL KILL. \ \ / / Mr. Sattler, if you don't want US to arrest those responsible for 9/11, don't you thing we Americans should kill you? \ \ A special broadcast for the bushite nazi grunts (tags) The reasons why, US true Christ like Patriot Warriors kill the enemy bushite for God and Freedom in America. God is Great (tags) A person accused in our name(s) of a criminal offence, needs to be established somehow to be as such, and the only way to do that, is to present evidence that formed your/our conclusion. Without evidence our accused is ourselves as the innocent, being falsely imprisoned, tortured, or murdered. Wizard War - Live recording broadcast - The Mission Statement of Earth - (tags) This is your World that I wish to play servant of. As my subject; I promise a fight to return Justice through freedom for all. How? By believing in you to do as you should, demanding the immediate arrest or execution of bush, rumsfeld, and condi for the crimes of 9/11. Demanding the return of all stolen Iraqi assets, made by those who personally profited off the criminal transactions. Demand the arrest or execution of Allawi for the bombing campaign of Samara, along with bushite military commanders who organized the satanic attack. Words of Advice (tags) / / Rumsfeld replied to a direct question yesterday as to whether he knew Zarqawi was in Fallujah with the answer: ``I have no idea if he is there.'' \ \ So, America! there is your reason for dying America's sons and daughters, Johnny's brothers and sisters. "No idea" rumsfeld states while his private partners cash in the blood checks for everything but the funeral services. The King Commands (tags) U.S. Troops die in Iraqi Ambush (tags) Six U.S. occupation troops killed in two days... hey george, where are those Iraqi weapons of mass destruction you launched this war over? The war is over (except for Iraq) (tags) President George Bush will declare tonight the war in Iraq is all but over. But his speech, far out at sea – aboard the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln, which is heading back from the Gulf – will not convince many Iraqis. U.S. KILLS 13 AT IRAQI PROTEST (tags) US troops occupy the primary school in Fallujah, Iraq, Tuesday April 29, 2003. Iraqi school children staged a demonstration demanding the school be returned to the community. Anti-American chants ring out... someone throws a stone, U.S. Troops panic and open fire. 13 people are killed and up to 75 wounded. U.S. Troops claimed they were shot at and merely returned fire (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder).	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1343
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For a while, Kongō Gumi reaped the short-term rewards of fast growth, but as so often happens, that growth wasn’t sustainable. By the start of the 1990s, the financial bubble had completely burst in Japan. Companies that took on vast amounts of borrowed money with artificially suppressed interest rates were left with nothing but debt. Debt was like a popular drug—everyone was doing it and every business seemed to have access to it. Kongō Gumi ended up with close to $343 million in debt. It was sold to a larger company and ultimately liquidated a few years later—bringing its extremely long run as a company to an end. The temple construction company had survived countless political crises, two atomic detonations, and even a period when the Japanese government set out to eradicate Buddhism from Japan completely. But ironically, what they couldn’t survive was the cost of rapid growth. Their downfall was putting growth above stability and profit. In Japanese, shinise is the word for a long-lasting company. Interestingly, about 90 percent of all businesses worldwide that are more than 100 years old are Japanese. They all have fewer than 300 employees, and the ones that still exist never grow quickly or without great reason. Onsen Keiunkan, by contrast, has barely grown at all. Still operating with fewer than forty rooms and six hot springs, they’ve survived by recognizing that growth isn’t required for long-term success. Making every customer feel like they are the one and only customer, the hotel has been dedicated to service in a way that has drawn intergenerational patronage (which isn’t something many companies ever see). They have done some updating, of course, redoing the rooms in the 1990s and digging a new well, but these iterations have been slight and carefully thought out. Onsen Keiunkan has survived, not in spite of being small, but because of it. They didn’t expand into a hotel chain, or turn their interests to real estate investing, or follow the whims of market booms. They haven’t taken on investors or gone public. To put this all into perspective, Richard Foster, a lecturer at the Yale School of Management, found that the average life span of a business on the S&P 500 is only fifteen years total. Onsen Keiunkan, on the other hand, has been in business and operating for 1,300 years. Becoming Too Small to Fail The ideas, research cited, and lessons in this book point to a broader philosophy of business achievement: business success does not lie in growing something quickly and massively, but rather in building something that’s both remarkable and resilient over the long term. This isn’t to say that success happens only after the first millennium has passed, but that success is about finding a way to sustain a business as long as it needs to be sustained. As we’ve seen time and time again, nothing is too big to fail. With bigger scale come bigger dangers, bigger risks, and much work to become and remain profitable. Instead, you can focus on building something that, in effect, is too small to fail. You can adapt a small company of one to ride out recessions, adjust to changing customer motivations, and ignore competition by being smaller, more focused, and in need of much less to turn a profit. Success, then, ought not to be measured by quarterly profit increases or ever-growing customer acquisition, or even by your ability to create an exit strategy and leave with more than you entered with. Instead, as Natasha Lampard of the popular internet conference “WebStock” says, you can focus on an “exist strategy”—based on sticking around, profiting, and serving your customers as best you can. Your success can be measured by being profitable quickly as you stay small and build real relationships with your customers—not because you’re an altruistic hippie, but because it pays off over time. Long-term, loyal customers will sometimes hang around for generations, continuing to financially support your business. A better problem to solve—one that requires real ingenuity—is how to avoid dealing with everything that comes up by just adding more to the mix. Solving business problems by simply adding more is like putting a Band-Aid on a cut—yes, it might stop the bleeding, but covering it up doesn’t help you deal with why the cut happened in the first place. To add more is basically an effort to fix an existing problem without first looking at its cause. If you figure out why you need more, you can come to better conclusions, ones that might actually help both your business and your customers. Maybe you can turn down growth that doesn’t serve your company. Maybe you can create and sustain a tiny business that doesn’t overwork you or your staff and doesn’t ignore customers and still profits wildly. Maybe instead of taking investments to grow, you can remain the same size. Instead of solving problems with more, perhaps you can determine what is basically enough. Ricardo Semler, whom I quoted at the start of this book, believes that profit past the minimum isn’t essential for business survival. He likens going for profit at all costs to seeing a jail with empty cells and assuming that not enough prisoners have been rounded up yet. In effect, what’s best for the government that runs the jail isn’t a spike in the crime rate so that more people can be punished, but a greater effort to make sure crime doesn’t happen in the first place, thereby creating more taxpayers and more profit for them. My mind keeps coming back to the two studies showing that growth is the main cause of failure in so many startups, and even many top corporations. The truth is, very few startups last for a long time. Most of them don’t even last a few years let alone fifteen years, and certainly not 1,300 years. When they grew, many of them simply became too big to succeed. Big companies can find it so much easier to fail, with their higher burn rates, the rampant acquisition they require to hit profitable status, and their huge teams full of people you hope are pulling their own weight, but who knows? There are too many people on them to know for certain. Determining what is enough is different for everyone. Enough is the antithesis of growth. Enough is the true north of building a company of one, and the opposite of the current paradigm promoting entrepreneurship, growth-hacking, and a startup culture. Growth, as we’ve seen from the studies and stories presented in this book, is not an unalterable law of business. Instead, growth doesn’t have to inevitably follow success or profit, especially for a company of one. When you become too small to fail, you also become small enough to make your own choices about your work. Real freedom is gained when you define upper bounds to your goals and figure out what your own personal sense of enough is. You’ll have the freedom to say no to doing the expected, or to opportunities that don’t serve you. There’s a satisfaction in reaching the point of enough in your business, and then knowing that you don’t have to explore every new potential opportunity that comes up. This freedom allows you to run your company of one in your own way—a way that gives you a life you enjoy, fills your days with tasks you actually want to do, and brings you customers you actually want to serve. This book has been an exploration of the concept of a “company of one” by looking at research and examples of people who have asked, “What if . . .?” What if growth doesn’t matter? What happens when we put an upper bound on our goals? What if business and capitalism itself are turned on their head? As I started out on this journey to explore companies of one, I figured I was alone in my belief that growth isn’t always the best course of action for business. But then, as I explored the idea more, I realized that a silent movement is happening. Companies of one around the world are starting to succeed, making substantial profits, without rapidly hiring employees or taking venture capital. Companies like Buffer and Basecamp are thriving and profitable, and people like Tom Fishburne and Danielle LaPorte are challenging the status quo and building smaller but amazing businesses. Remember that technically everyone is a company of one—or at least, they should be. Even if you lead a team at a business that isn’t yours, or you are an employee at a massive company, no one else truly cares as much about your career as you do. Indeed, it’s your sole responsibility to look out for your own interests, and it’s up to you to define and then achieve whatever success means to you. Most of us know that the perception that being an entrepreneur is riskier than being a corporate worker is misguided, since at a large corporation these days employees have little control as to how it’s run, how it focuses on profit (or on growth), and how secure their jobs really are. Yes, starting something on your own can be a little risky too, but I’ve found that most entrepreneurs are the most risk-averse people I know. They iterate on ideas and move slowly when it comes to risk, but move quickly to create profit (since they need profit in order to pay themselves). By becoming a company of one, or just by adopting the key aspects of this mind-set, you can develop the resilience required to thrive in any job, at any company, or with any project or business you start on your own. By making sure your business works when it’s as small as possible, you can ensure that it will work if and when it grows. There’s a point—and it’s different for everyone—where you realize that having more won’t affect your quality of life. When your “enough” happens, it should be liberating. What’s the difference, really, between having $90 million and having $900 million? (Honestly, I wouldn’t know.) If you’re not sure you’ve reached that point, question why you want more, or why what you have isn’t enough. Accepting the mind-set of a company of one doesn’t have to be an either-or decision. Don’t feel that you have to take it or leave it. Instead, I challenge you to consider how specific ingredients in the overall recipe put forward in this book could benefit the way you work or the way your business operates. Perhaps you can adopt some ideas and leave the rest. As long as you’re questioning concepts and determining what’s best for your own business and customers, I’ll be happy. Today more than ever, behemoth corporations need to learn how to be more nimble and maverick, more like a company of one. And people who are just starting down their own path, toward their own business, need to know that there’s another path forward. In fact, there are infinite paths, and unless you start asking questions about each pathway, you may not enjoy where you end up. Everything in this book derives from my belief that all companies, of every size, should be “lifestyle” businesses, not trapped in the paradigm of how “real” businesses operate. In fact, every business, theoretically, is a lifestyle business, in that each represents your choice of how you want to live. If you want to work in the fast-paced corporate world, you have to accept that your life will have little room for much else. If you choose the growth-focused venture capital world, you have to accept being beholden to two groups of people: investors and customers (and what each wants could be vastly different). And if you work in a company where enough profit is acceptable, then your lifestyle can be optimized for more than just growing profit. In sum, all business is a choice about the life we want outside of it. One choice isn’t better than any other; all are simply choices, guided by our own internal and deeply personal factors. This book presents one choice. It may not be the choice you’d make on how to run your life and your business, but if it is, I hope that this book has given you both a bit of insight and a small light to guide you. There’s only one rule for being a company of one: stay attentive to those opportunities that require growth and question them before taking them. That’s it—one rule. The rest is entirely up to you. But if you ever stop questioning the need for growth, you run the risk that the beast of growth will devour you and your business whole. The company-of-one movement is constantly growing (bad joke, I couldn’t help myself). If you’ve got a company-of-one story of your own to share, I’d love to hear it (paul@mightysmall.co). I read every email and reply to as many as I can—I promise. The more products, the more markets, the more alliances a company makes, the less money it makes. “Full speed ahead in all directions” seems to be the call from the corporate bridge. When will companies learn that line extension ultimately leads to oblivion. —AL RIES AND JACK TROUT, Books are team efforts in which one person (the author) gets to take all the credit. So, my thanks go out to all the people whose names wouldn’t fit on the cover with mine: To my wife, Lisa, who’s always willing to encourage me when that’s needed, and to kick me in the ass when that’s needed as well. To my amazing agent, Lucinda Blumenfeld, my equally amazing editor, Rick Wolff, his wonderful assistant Rosemary McGuinness, and everyone else at Lucinda Literary and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. You’ve all lifted this book to a level far beyond what I could have dreamed of or reached on my own. To the folks who let me interview them for this book. I was totally hitting above my weight with my interview requests, but lucked out when these people agreed to talk and share with me: Chris Brogan, Kate O’Neill, Katie Womserley, Marshall Haas, Miranda Hixon, Tom Fishburne, Alex Beauchamp, Angela Devlen, Brian Clark, Danielle LaPorte, Glen Urban, James Clear, Jason Fried, Jeff Sheldon, Jessica Abel, Sean D’Souza, Jocelyn Glei, Kyle Murphy, Kaitlin Maud, Rand Fishkin, Sol Orwell, Zach McCullough, and everyone else I spoke with in writing this book. To my “rat people,” my longtime readers who let me email them every Sunday morning with whatever wacky and mostly counterintuitive idea I want to share on my newsletter. Thanks for reading, for sharing, and for encouraging. Without you all, none of this would be possible. To you, for reading this book. I hope what I’ve shared can inspire or cast a different light on your work. xii people would rather get electric shocks: Timothy D. Wilson, David A. Reinhard, Erin C. Westgate, Daniel T. Gilbert, Nicole Ellerbeck, Cheryl Hahn, Casey L. Brown, and Adi Shaked, “Just Think: The Challenges of the Disengaged Mind,” Science 345, no. 6192 (July 4, 2014): 75–77. 1. Defining a Company of One 7 The word “intrapreneur”: Gifford Pinchot III, “Who Is the Intrapreneur?” in Intrapreneuring: Why You Don’t Have to Leave the Corporation to Become an Entrepreneur (New York: HarperCollins, 1985), 28–48. 8 In a recent study: Vijay Govindarajan and Jatin Desai, “Recognize Intrapreneurs Before They Leave,” Harvard Business Review (September 20, 2013), http://www.meritaspartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Recognize-Intrapreneurs-Before-They-Leave.pdf. 12 42 percent of jobs are at risk: Creig Lamb, “The Talented Mr. Robot: The Impact of Automation on Canada’s Workforce,” Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship, Toronto, June 2016, http://brookfieldinstitute.ca/research-analysis/automation/, 3–8. within the next ten to twenty years: Council of Economic Advisers, Economic Report to the President: Together with the Annual Report of the Council of Economic Advisers (Washington, D.C.: White House, February 2016), https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sites/default/files/docs/ERP_2016_Book_Complete%20JA.pdf. 15 employee satisfaction goes up, and turnover goes down: Cali Ressler and Jody Thompson, Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It (New York: Portfolio, 2010), 11–36. 16 more than one-third of jobs in America: Edelman Intelligence, Freelancing in America 2016, commissioned by Upwork and Freelancers Union, October 6, 2016, https://www.slideshare.net/upwork/freelancing-in-america-2016/1. 2. Staying Small as an End Goal 27 74 percent of those businesses failed: Max Marmer, Bjoern Lasse Herrmann, Ertan Dogrultan, and Ron Berman, “Startup Genome Report Extra on Premature Scaling,” Startup Genome, San Francisco, CA, August 29, 2011, http://innovationfootprints.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/startup-genome-report-extra-on-premature-scaling.pdf. 27 the Kauffman Foundation and Inc. magazine did a follow-up study: Jason Wiens and Chris Jackson, “The Importance of Young Firms for Economic Growth,” Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Kansas City, MO, September 2015, http://www.kauffman.org/what-we-do/resources/entrepreneurship-policy-digest/the-importance-of-young-firms-for-economic-growth. 30 left the company: Joel Gascoigne, “Change at Buffer: The Next Phase, and Why Our Co-Founder and Our CTO Are Moving On,” Buffer Open, February 10, 2017, https://open.buffer.com/change-at-buffer/. 35 earns $400,000 a year: Pieter Levels, interview by Courtland Allen, Indie Hackers, July 2016, https://www.indiehackers.com/businesses/nomad-list. 39 the number of non-employee establishments: U.S. Census data cited in Elaine Pofeldt, “How to Find Your Million-Dollar, One-Person Business Idea,” Forbes, May 27, 2017, https://www.forbes.com/sites/elainepofeldt/2017/05/27/how-to-find-your-million-dollar-business-idea-by-tapping-new-census-data/#3ac375a343d9. 3. What’s Required to Lead 46 Research from the University of Lausanne business school: John Antonakis, Marika Fenley, and Sue Liechti, “Can Charisma Be Taught? Tests of Two Interventions,” Academy of Management: Learning and Education 10, no. 3 (2011): 374–396. 47 found that introverted leaders: Adam Grant, Francesca Gino, and David A. Hofmann, “The Hidden Advantages of Quiet Bosses,” Harvard Business Review ( December 2010), https://hbr.org/2010/12/the-hidden-advantages-of-quiet-bosses. 49 empowered, self-directed, or autonomous teams: Drita Kruja, Huong Ha, Elvisa Drishti, and Ted Oelfke, “Empowerment in the Hospitality Industry in the United States,” Journal of Hospitality Marketing and Management (March 3, 2015). 52 “a little bit about a lot”: Meghan Casserly, “The Secret Power of the Generalist—And How They’ll Rule the Future,” Forbes, July 10, 2010, https://www.forbes.com/sites/meghancasserly/2012/07/10/the-secret-power-of-the-generalist-and-how-theyll-rule-the-future/#57821b312bd5. 55 stop hustling: David Heinemeier Hansson, “Trickle-down Workaholism in Startups,” Signal vs. Noise, May 30, 2017, https://m.signalvnoise.com/trickle-down-workaholism-in-startups-a90ceac76426. Workaholism: Wayne E. 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Growing a Company That Doesn’t Grow 63 five times as much as keeping an existing one: Graham Charlton, “Companies More Focused on Acquisition Than Retention: Stats,” Econsultancy, New York, August 30, 2015, https://econsultancy.com/blog/63321-companies-more-focused-on-acquisition-than-retention-stats. finding new customers: “Cross-Channel Marketing Report 2013,” Econsultancy, New York, August 2013, https://econsultancy.com/reports/cross-channel-marketing-report-2013. 64 “You can’t sell your way”: Gary Sutton, Corporate Canaries: Avoid Business Disasters with a Coal Miner’s Secrets (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 2005). Steve Martin has had similar thoughts: Steve Martin, “Steve Martin Teaches Comedy,” MasterClass, https://www.masterclass.com/classes/steve-martin-teaches-comedy. 5. 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Personality Matters 97 lose 17,000 followers within hours: Anthony H. Normore, Handbook of Research on Effective Communication, Leadership, and Conflict Resolution (Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2016), 151–153. 97wander 46.9 percent of the time: Matthew A. Killingsworth and Daniel T. Gilbert, “A Wandering Mind Is an Unhappy Mind,” Science 330, no. 6006 (November 12, 2010): 932, http://science.sciencemag.org/content/330/6006/932.long. 100 ignore everyone else: Evan Carmichael, “Guy Kawasaki’s Top 10 Rules for Success (@GuyKawasaki),” YouTube, posted March 14, 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYv4W2IUNs0. 101 hire journalists to denigrate: Sam Thielman and Dominic Rushe, “Government-Backed Egg Lobby Tried to Crack Food Startup, Emails Show,” Guardian, September 2, 2015, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/sep/02/usda-american-egg-board-hampton-creek-just-mayo. 101“Can we pool our money to put a hit on him?”: Deena Shanker, “There Is Literally a U.S. Government Conspiracy Against Vegan Mayo,” Quartz, September 2, 2015, https://qz.com/493958/there-is-literally-a-us-government-conspiracy-against-vegan-mayo/. 7. 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Lilien, Pamela D. Morrison, Kathleen Searls, Mary Sonnack, and Eric von Hippel, “Performance Assessment of the Lead User Idea Generation Process for New Product Development,” April 1, 2002, https://evhippel.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/morrison-et-al-2002.pdf. 115 number-one most innovative company: Jeff Kauflin,“The World’s Most Innovative Growth Companies: 2017,” Forbes, May 17, 2017, https://www.forbes.com/innovative-companies/list/. 11534 percent increase in sales revenue: “SalesForce Pardot Customer Success,” SalesForce Pardot, accessed October 4, 2017, https://www.pardot.com/why-pardot/customer-success. 119 far less for malpractice: Aaron E. 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Safra Center for Ethics, July 21, 2014, https://ethics.harvard.edu/blog/does-your-company-keep-its-promises-revealing-and-addressing-commitment-drift. 8. Scalable Systems 127 low salaries, and unfair treatment: Naomi Klein, No Is Not Enough: Resisting Trump’s Shock Politics and Winning the World We Need (New York: Haymarket Books, 2017), 113. 129 return on investment of 3,800 percent: Jordie van Rijn, “National Client Email Report 2015,” Data & Marketing Association, 2015, https://dma.org.uk/uploads/ckeditor/National-client-email-2015.pdf. 130 26 percent more likely to be opened: Campaign Monitor, “The New Rules of Email Marketing,” https://www.campaignmonitor.com/resources/guides/email-marketing-new-rules/. 130 segmented automation emails: “Q1 2017 Email Trends and Benchmarks Show Increase in Desktop Open Rates,” Epsilon, July 24, 2017, http://pressroom.epsilon.com/q1-2017-north-america-email-trends-and-benchmarks-show-increase-in-desktop-open-rates-2/,7,11. 9. Teach Everything You Know 142 1,200 clients of an investment firm: Andreas B. Eisingerich and Simon J. Bell, “Customer Education Increases Trust,” MIT Sloan Management Review, October 1, 2008, https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/customer-education-increases-trust/. 145 advice from experts: Brandon Keim, “Given ‘Expert’ Advice, Brains Shut Down,” Wired, March 25, 2009, https://www.wired.com/2009/03/financebrain/. 10. Properly Utilizing Trust and Scale 152 92 percent of consumers: Cited in “Consumer Trust in Online, Social and Mobile Advertising Grows,” Nielsen, April 10, 2012, http://www.nielsen.com/ca/en/insights/news/2012/consumer-trust-in-online-social-and-mobile-advertising-grows.html. 152rated referrals: Anita Campbell, “85 Percent of Small Businesses Get Customers Through Word of Mouth,” Small Business Trends, June 10, 2015, https://smallbiztrends.com/2014/06/small-businesses-get-customers-through-word-of-mouth.html. 153 smaller businesses thrive: Fareena Sultan and William Qualls, “Placing Trust at the Center of Your Internet Strategy,” MIT Sloan Management Review 42, no. 1 (Fall 2000): 39–48. 153only 29 percent actually do so: “Anatomy of the Referral: Economics of Loyalty,” Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, and Advisor Impact, Salisbury, NC, December 2010. 15388 percent of American consumers: “Local Consumer Review Survey 2014,” BrightLocal, 2014, https://www.brightlocal.com/learn/local-consumer-review-survey-2014/. 11. Launching and Iterating in Tiny Steps 168 predictability, accessibility: George Whitesides, “Towards a Science of Simplicity,” TED Talks, February 2010, https://www.ted.com/talks/george_whitesides_toward_a_science_of_simplicity. 170 the most-funded KickStarter project ever: “Pebble Time—Awesome Smartwatch, No Compromises,” Kickstarter, accessed October 9, 2017, https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/getpebble/pebble-time-awesome-smartwatch-no-compromises. 170( didn’t ensure Pebble’s long-term success): Lauren Goode, “Fitbit Bought Pebble for Much Less Than Originally Reported,” The Verge, February 22, 2017, https://www.theverge.com/2017/2/22/14703108/fitbit-bought-pebble-for-23-millionw. 171 best suited for consumer-facing products: Olav Sorenson, “Could Crowdfunding Reshape Entrepreneurship?” Yale Insights, July 14, 2016, http://insights.som.yale.edu/insights/could-crowdfunding-reshape-entrepreneurship. 171who are predominantly white males: Gené Teare and Ned Desmond, “The First Comprehensive Study on Women in Venture Capital and Their Impact on Female Founders,” TechCrunch, April 19, 2016, https://techcrunch.com/2016/04/19/the-first-comprehensive-study-on-women-in-venture-capital/. 171other white men: Alison Wood Brooks, Laura Huang, Sarah Wood Kearney, and Fiona E. Murray, “Investors Prefer Entrepreneurial Ventures Pitched by Attractive Men,” PNAS, February 20, 2014, http://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Publication%20Files/Brooks%20Huang%20Kearney%20Murray_59b551a9-8218-4b84-be15-eaff58009767.pdf; see also Malin Malmström, Jeaneth Johansson, and Joakim Wincent, “Gender Stereotypes and Venture Support Decisions: How Governmental Venture Capitalists Socially Construct Entrepreneurs’ Potential,” Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice 41, no. 5 (September 2017): 833–860. 171hitting their fundraising goals than men: “Women Unbound: Unleashing Female Entrepreneurial Potential,” PwC and the Crowdfunding Center, July 2017, https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/diversity-inclusion/assets/women-unbound.pdf. 175 you’ve launched too late: Anthony Ha, “LinkedIn Founder Reid Hoffman’s 10 Rules of Entrepreneurship,” VentureBeat, March 15, 2011, https://venturebeat.com/2011/03/15/reid-hoffman-10-rules-of-entrepreneurship/. 175simply good enough to launch: Jim Collins, “Good to Great,” Fast Company, October 2001, http://www.jimcollins.com/article_topics/articles/good-to-great.html. 176 “Every company now is a technology company”: Anil Dash, “There Is No ‘Technology Industry,’ ” Medium, August 19, 2016, https://medium.com/humane-tech/there-is-no-technology-industry-44774dfb3ed7. 177 “are even on the radar screen in terms of competition”: Rick Munarriz, “Blockbuster CEO Has Answers,” Motley Fool, December 10, 2008, https://www.fool.com/investing/general/2008/12/10/blockbuster-ceo-has-answers.aspx. 177“Screw the Nano”: Clint Ecker, “Motorola: ‘Screw the Nano!’ ” Ars Technica, September 23, 2005, https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2005/09/1352/. 177“staring at a plywood box every night”: “Worst Tech Predictions of All Time,” Telegraph, June 29, 2016, http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/worst-tech-predictions-of-all-time/darryl-zanuck-in-1964/. 12. The Hidden Value of Relationships 183 social networking section of Apple’s app store: Sarah Perez, “Video Texting App Glide Is Going ‘Viral,’ Now Ranked Just Ahead of Instagram in App Store,” TechCrunch, July 24, 2013, https://techcrunch.com/2013/07/24/video-texting-app-glide-is-going-viral-now-ranked-just-ahead-of-instagram-in-app-store/. 184 great customer experience: Sarah Perez, “When Growth Hacking Goes Bad,” TechCrunch, January 3, 2014, https://techcrunch.com/2014/01/03/when-growth-hacking-goes-bad/. 184path to failure, exponentially: Andy Johns, “What Does Andy Johns Think of Pinterest’s Rapid Growth? What Factors Do You Believe Drove Its Viral Growth, Especially from 2011–Present?” Quora, March 17, 2014, https://www.quora.com/Andy-Johns-4/What-does-Andy-Johns-think-of-Pinterests-rapid-growth-What-factors-do-you-believe-drove-its-viral-growth-especially-from-2011-present/answer/Andy-Johns?share=1&srid=hiM. 184for attention at any time: Des Traynor, “If It’s Important, Don’t Hack It,” Inside Intercom, February 12, 2013, https://blog.intercom.com/if-its-important-dont-hack-it/. 185 rate of repayment on Kiva is 97 percent: See the Kiva website at https://www.kiva.org/about (accessed October 13, 2017). 187 coining the term in 1916: “L. J. Hanifan,” Wikipedia, last modified June 2, 2017, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L._J._Hanifan. 189 comes from the social capital of a business: Willy Bolander, Cinthia B. Satornino, Douglas E. Hughes, and Gerald R. Ferris, “Social Networks Within Sales Organizations: Their Development and Importance for Salesperson Performance,” American Marketing Association, 2015, https://www.ama.org/publications/JournalOfMarketing/Pages/social-networks-sales-salesperson-performance.aspx. 190 several courses and workshops on the subject: “Customer Relationship Strategies: The Key to Developing Long-Term Customer Relationships,” McGill University, School of Continuing Studies, accessed October 12, 2017, https://www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/programs-and-courses/business-and-management/courses-and-workshops/cementing. 191 bottom part of the pyramid: “The Social Brain and Its Superpowers: Matthew Lieberman, PhD, at TEDxStLouis,” filmed September 19, 2013, YouTube, posted October 7, 2013, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNhk3owF7RQ. 191not harming animals: “Compliance with Appropriate Implementation of Animal Experiments in Research and Development Activities at Otsuka Group Companies,” Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd., accessed October 13, 2017, https://www.otsuka.com/en/rd/compliance/. 192 caused loyal and long-term customers to revolt : “Keep Daiya Vegan! Reject the Otsuka Acquisition,” Change.org, accessed October 13, 2017, https://www.change.org/p/daiya-canada-keep-daiya-vegan-reject-the-otsuka-acquisition. 193 loyal stake in your business: Jim Dougherty, “5 Steps to Building Great Business Relationships,” Harvard Business Review, December 5, 2014, https://hbr.org/2014/12/5-steps-to-building-great-business-relationships. 194 dimension of their business: “Capitalizing on Complexity: Insights from the IBM Global CEO Study 2010,” IBM Corporation,2010, http://www-07.ibm.com/events/my/ceoworkshop/downloads/1.pdf. 13. Starting a Company of One—My Story 201 “People want to be the noun”: Austin Kleon, “The Noun and the Verb,” July 22, 2015, https://austinkleon.com/2015/07/22/the-noun-and-the-verb/. 3M, 8, 112 99U, 88, 179 1984 (Orwell), 102–3 A/B tests, 130 Abel, Jessica, 140–41 accounting, 209–10 Adams, Henry, 56 adaptability, 12–13, 18–19, 86 Adaptiv Learning Systems, 11 Airbnb, 61, 159–60 airline industry, 102, 150, 151 Amazon, 149–50, 157–58, 177 Ambassador Software, 153–54 American Egg Board, 101 amplification, 102 Andrews, Leah, 33 Anheuser-Busch, 181 apologizing, 117–18, 119 Apple, 103, 177, 192 Arnett, Jeffrey, 85–86 Arthur & Henry, 128 asynchronish, 132 attention, vs. credibility, 184 attention economy, 96–99 audience. See customers authenticity, 186 authority, teaching and, 143–46 automation, 35, 176 job loss and, 12–13 launching a business, 65 referrals and incentives, 155–56 scalability, 125–26, 129–31 abuse of, 50–51 contractors and, 48–49, 195, 196 direction of, 49–51 intrapreneurs and, 7–9 pitfalls of, 15–16 as trait, 14–18 Balsamiq, 69–70 Basecamp, 18, 55, 90, 107, 133, 145, 160–61 B-corps, 78 Beauchamp, Alex, 159–60 Becker, Dean, 11 Behance, 177–78, 179 Bell, Simon, 141–42 Belsky, Scott, 177–78 Berns, Greg, 145 Best Buy, 113 better vs. bigger, 185 BetterBack, 171–72 Bickford, Charlie, 96, 107 blind growth. See growth Blockbuster, 177 Bolander, Willy, 189 branding. See personality; values Branson, Richard, 69, 79 Brogan, Chris, 180–82, 186, 191 Brown, Bill, 196 Brown, Brené, 58 budget. See cost Buffer, 29–30, 70–73, 133, 188–89 Butterfield, Stewart, 19 calendar sharing, 90 car dealers, 151, 160 career advancement, 70–73 Carson, Cindy, 115 Casper, 142, 168–69 CDBaby, 100, 107, 172–73 Ceglowski, Maciej, 20 charisma, 46 Chevrolet Bolt, 175 choice, 202 Chouinard, Yvon, 70, 77–78 churn, 63, 90, 111–14, 150, 183, 194 Circle, 184 Clark, Brian, 135–38 Clear, James, 40–42, 126–27 collaboration, 132–34 Collins, Jim, 175–76 commitment, to word, 120–22, 157–58 “commitment drift,” 121–22 action based message, 186 for leaders, 53 mistakes, 117–20 onboarding, 190–94 one-to-many, 126, 129–31 of personality, 99 promises, 120–22 workload and, 89 company of one, 3–23 asset of, 13 autonomy, 14–18 customer base, 202–7 defined, 6–7, 10 drawbacks to, 200–202 example of, 3–5 goal of, 173 growth in, see growth; scalability health coverage, 213 launching, see launching legal considerations, 208–9 lifestyle, 23–24 mind-set, see mind-set origin story (Jarvis), 198–200 personality, see personality rise of, 7–23 rule of, 222 salary, 210–11 savings, 211–12 simplicity, 20–23 speed, 18–19 vs. technology, 12–13 competence. See skills complexity, 6–7, 20–23, 63 consumer confidence. See trust contractors and freelancers gratitude, 58 overhead costs, 38–39 relationships with, 194–97 rise of, 16–17 scalability, 125–26 Cook, Tim, 192, 193 CopyBlogger, 136–37 Corcoran, Barbara, 82 Corporate Canaries (Sutton), 64 Corporate Culture and Performance (Kotter and Heskett), 80 of apologizing, 119 of customer acquisition, 63, 106–7 of launching, 67, 163–64, 207–8 minimum viable profit (MVPr), 164–66 of neutrality, 99–104 of opportunity, 87–92 of trust, 159–62 creation, scalability of, 127–29 Creative Class, 206 creativity, 13 Crew, 55, 67, 173 crowdfunding, 170–72 Cushion, 213 customers, 105–23 building, 182–87, 202–7 claiming ownership of, 182 education of, 138–46 emotion-based service, 108–11 growth and, 173 listening to, 111–14 niche of, 31 promises to, 120–22 relationships with, 65, 173–74 retention of, 25–26, 61–63, 106–7 success and, 114–17 trust, see trust See also relationships CVS, 80 Daiya Foods, 191–92 Dash, Anil, 176 decisiveness, 54, 79 Delicious, 20 Devlen, Angela, 194–95 Dinh, Ellie, 128 Dinh, Quang, 128 distraction, 133–34 Doty, Elizabeth, 121 double-sided incentives, 154, 155 Dougherty, Jim, 193–94 D’Souza, Sean, 24–27 Dunn, Brennan, 36 eBay, 149–50 Econsultancy/Responsys Cross-Channel Marketing Report, 63 Edmonds.com, 160 education. See skills; teaching efficiency. See productivity ego, 41, 42–44, 63, 201 Eisingerich, Andreas, 141–42 Elixir, 8 Ellevest, 150 Elster, Kurt, 158 emails, 36, 58, 88, 129–30, 156, 222 empathy, 58, 111–14, 119, 182, 190 employees, 79, 80, 88 enough, 5, 40, 219 entitlement, 86 entrepreneurs, 15–16, 37–40, 56, 57–59, 221 envy, 42–44 Epley, Nicholas, 120–21 errors. See mistakes Evolutionaries (Phipps), 52 Evolve + Succeed, 174 Examine.com, 17 Excalibur Screwbolts, 96, 107 expenses. See cost expertise, 47, 138 extroverts, as leaders, 47–48 Facebook, 8, 47, 69, 133, 140 failure, 27–28, 177, 219 feedback, 113, 141, 167–69, 174–79, 206–7 Ferris, Tim, 177–78 financial capital, 187 “Fire Starter Sessions,” 174 Fishburne, Tom, 3–5, 100 Fishkin, Rand, 56–57, 59, 96 attention and, 97–99 growth and, 30–31 as skill, 53, 88–89 startups vs. companies of one, 29–30 when starting a business, 64–68, 175–76 work week, 92 Ford, Henry, 91 Forleo, Marie, 95, 98 Foster, Richard, 217 Franzen, Alexandra, 65–66, 203 freedom, 202 freelancers. See contractors and freelancers Fried, Jason, 90, 160–61 funding, 169–72 Gandhi, 46 Gather, 169–70 General Mills, 102 generalist skill set, 17–18, 200–202 Ghostly Ferns, 196 Gilbert, Daniel, 97 Gino, Francesca, 47, 121 Girlfriend Collective, 128 Glei, Jocelyn, 88, 89 Glide, 183 globalization, 127–28 GM, 175 goal setting, 46 Godin, Seth, 135, 137 Good to Great (Collins), 175–76 goodwill, 181 Google, 8, 15, 69 Govindarajan, Vijay, 8–9 Graham, Paul, 28 Grant, Adam, 47 Gray, Halley, 174 Groupon, 167 acquisition vs. retention, 106–7 business failure and, 27–28 as byproduct, 115 complexity of, 6–7, 20–23 downside of, 30–34 envy and, 42–44 at launch, 164–66 limits on, 24–25, 55–56 process and structure, 30–31, 50 reasons for, 62–64 social views of, 4–5 as solution, 9–10 sustainable levels of, 40–42 “growth-hacking,” 60, 183 Guilizzoni, Peldi, 69–70 Guillebeau, Chris, 189 Haas, Marshall, 124–26 hackathons, 8, 133 Haines, Linda, 86 Hallman, Jonnie, 213 Hampton Creek, 101–2 Hanifan, Lyda Judson, 187 Hansson, David Heinemeier, 54–55 happiness (customer), 61, 69, 105–6, 109–10, 114, 159, 194 Harley Davidson, 95 Hellmann’s, 101–2 Heskett, James, 80 Hewlett-Packard, 88 hierarchy of needs, 191 HighRise, 190 Hill, Napoleon, 178 Hippel, Eric von, 112 Hixon, Miranda, 37–39 Hofmann, David, 47 Hogshead, Sally, 97–99 Hoogendoorn, Jamie Leigh, 131 HootSuite, 189 Hudl, 49–50, 58 Hulick, Samuel, 132 human capital, 187 humility, 48 IBM, 194 ideas, value of, 139–40 improvement. See feedback; iterations Inc. magazine, 27–28 incentives, 154, 155–56 inflation, 62, 212 innovation, 8–9, 112, 115 intellectual property, 139 Intercom, 184 internet, 149–51 intrapreneur, 7–9 introverts, as leaders, 47–48 investing, 212 goals of, 28, 62–63 launching, 169–72 speed and, 19 stockholders, 68–69 strings attached to, 10–11, 69 traditional approach to, 206 Ismail, Salim, 28 iterations, 35, 83, 167–69, 174–79 Jarvis, Paul career, 83–85 email, 222 on email marketing, 130 on exponential growth, 6–7 fascination profile, 98 as introvert, 48–49 launch and iterations, 206–7 leads, 110 on mistakes, 118–19 newsletter, 240 origin story, 198–200 personality, 94, 103 on service, 105 Johns, Andy, 184 Just Mayo, 101–2 Karnes, Amber, 97 Katsuhiko Machida, 46 Kauffman Foundation, 27–28 Kawasaki, Guy, 100 Keltner, Dacher, 56, 58 Kickstarter, 167, 170, 171 Killingsworth, Matthew, 97 Kington, Miles, 53 Kiva, 184–85 Klein, Naomi, 127–28 Kleon, Austin, 201 Klettke, Joel, 110 Kniberg, Henrik, 49 Kongō Gumi, 216 Kongo Shigemitsu, 216 Kotter, John, 80 Kouchaki, Maryam, 121 Kramer, Mark, 81 Krispy Kreme, 31, 32 Krug, Katherine, 171–72 Lady Geek, 111 Lampard, Natasha, 218 LaPorte, Danielle, 10–11, 19, 30–31, 174, 189–90 examples of, 163–64 first steps, 64–68 funding and capital requirements, 169–74, 207–8 minimum viable profit, 164–66 simplicity, 167–69 small, as goal, 64–68 speed and frequency, 174–79 work involved in, 200–202 leaders and leadership, 45–59 employee time, 90 ownership of mistakes, 117–20 power paradox of, 56–59 purpose, 80 role of, 50 skills, 51–54 social image of, 45–49 workaholism, 54–56 Leggett, Kate, 111 Levels, Pieter, 35 Lewis, Meg, 196 Lieberman, Matthew, 190–91 Liebovitz, Liel, 120 lifestyle, 23–24, 222 Lindiwe, 184–85 LinkedIn, 111 listening, 47, 111–14, 116–17, 203 loyalty, 79, 105–6, 107, 116, 141–42, 154 MacAskill, William, 82–83 MailChimp, 130, 154 mailing list, 60, 116, 126–27, 135, 137, 181, 182, 188 malpractice, 119 management. See leaders and leadership Mansharamani, Vikram, 52 Mark, Gloria, 88 aversion to, 180 customer happiness, 114 defined, 156 education, 142, 143, 160–61 newsletters, 60, 103, 126, 129–31, 138, 186, 240 trust, 156–58 trust by proxy, 152–56 Marketoon, 4, 5 Marmite, 100, 102 Martin, Steve, 64 Maslow, Abraham, 191 Mason, Andrew, 167 mastery. See skills Maud, Kaitlin, 16–17, 18–19 Mayer, Marissa, 193 McDonald’s, 13 Medium, 178 Milbrath, Sam, 189 Milkwood Designs, 37–39 Millman, Debbie, 144 mind-set, 9, 77–93 opportunities and obligations, 87–89 passion, 81–87 purpose, 77–81 scheduling, 89–92 minimum viable profit (MVPr), 164–66, 179, 207–8 Morita, Akio, 178 Motorola, 177 MOZ, 56–57 mudita, 43–44 Mullainathan, Sendhil, 91 multitasking, 87–88 Murphy, Kyle, 49–50, 58 Musk, Elon, 144 Myers, Dave, 8 Need/Want, 124–26, 164 Netflix, 120, 177 networking, 180–81 neutrality, cost of, 99–104 Newell-Legner, Ruby, 106 Newport, Cal, 82 niche market, 158, 169 Niehues, James, 196 Nivea, 192 Nomad List, 35 Norris, Dan, 167–69 Nortel, 21 Oates, Wayne, 55 Obhi, Sukhvinder, 56, 58 obscurity, 66 onboarding, 115, 131, 190–94 O’Neill, Kate, 60–62, 63, 106 one-to-many relationship, 126 online payment systems, 176 Onsen Keiunkan hotel, 215–17 opportunities, cost of, 87–92 Oprah, 95 Orwell, George, 103 Orwell, Sol, 17 Otsuka, 191–92 overhead costs, 38–39, 63 Owner Media Group, 180–82 ownership, 70–73 paradigm. See social views passion vs. purpose, 81–87 Patagonia, 70, 77–78 Pebble, 167, 170 Pencavel, John, 92 performance, purpose-based companies, 80 personal connection. See relationships personality, 94–104 commitment, to word, 120–22 vs. neutrality, 99–104 relationship building, 193 Pets.com, 32 Phipps, Carter, 52 “Pillow Talk,” 142 Pinboard, 20 pivot, 19 placation, 102 Planet of the Apps (TV show), 54 Pointe Restaurant, 161 polarization, 100, 103–4 Porter, Michael, 81 Post-it notes, 8 power paradox of leadership, 56–59 “priority,” 87 problem solving, 13, 173 prodding, 102 product development, scalability, 127–29 productivity, 8, 18, 80, 87–88, 132–34 productivity audit, 89–90 commitment and, 121–22 customers, 65, 105, 106, 114–17, 205 empathy, 111, 112 vs. growth, 68–70 at launch, 207–8 measuring, 185 realized vs. potential, 126 short-term vs. long-term, 183 social capital, 187–90 psychology, 24, 52–53 Psychotactics, 24–27 of a business, 173 business decisions and, 79 company of one, 201–2 consequences of, 80–81 importance of, 77–78 vs. passion, 81–87 resilience and, 12 short-term vs. long-term, 80–81 quality vs. quantity, 69–70, 199 Queen of Snow Globes, 33 quitting, 179 RackSpace, 109 RainMaker Digital, 137 real-time messaging, 132 Reas, Evan, 184 recommendations. See referrals RedBox, 177 referrals, 109, 149–50, 152–56 relationships, 180–97 authenticity in, 182 building a customer base, 202–7 colleagues and contractors, 194–97 customer retention, 190–94 See also customers resilience, 10–14, 53, 57–58, 86 respect, 193 responsiveness. See adaptability Ressler, Cali, 15 retention, customer, 61–63, 106, 185, 190–94 retention, of employees, 6–7 ReWork (Fried), 90 Riley, Pat, 33 risk, 37–40, 221 ROWEs (Results-Only Work Environments), 15, 18 Rubel, Steve, 96–97 Ruby on Rails, 54–55 runway buffer, 211–12 SaaS, 110, 131 salary, 125, 165, 208, 210–11 SalesForce Pardot, 115 Sandberg, Sheryl, 47 Satornino, Cinthia, 189 communication, 126, 129–31 product development, 127–29 Scarcity (Mullainathan and Shafir), 91 Schachter, Joshua, 20 scope of influence, 70–73 Sears, 177 self-awareness, 57 selling, 180 Semco Partners, 27 Semler, Ricardo, 27, 219 servant leadership, 48 service, 48, 105–7, 108–11 Seventh Generation, 78–79 Shafir, Eldar, 91 Sharp, 46 Sheldon, Jeff, 115–16, 154, 163–64, 169–70 “shinise”, 216–17 Shopify, 124, 158 Silver, Spencer, 8 simplicity, 20–23, 167–69 single-tasking, 88 Sivers, Derek, 100, 172–73 generalists, 17–18, 200–202 growth, 33 passion, 82, 86 success, 83 slow fashion, 128 better vs. bigger, 24–30 growth drawbacks, 30–34 meaningful growth, 60–64 profit vs. growth, 68–70 risk and, 37–40 vs. traditional approach, 34–40 upper bounds, 40–42 SmallBizTrends, on referrals, 109 Snapchat, 95 So Good They Can’t Ignore You (Newport), 82 brand reputation, 192 mistakes and, 120 personality, 97–99 relationships, 115–16, 188, 189 scalability, 126 viral content, 159–60 social views on business growth, 4–5, 24–25 on leaders, 45–49 on work, 34–40 Socrates, 42 Sorenson, Olav, 171 Southwest Airlines, 40–42 spamvite, 183, 184 specialization, vs. generalist, 51–54 Staples, 181 Starbucks, 31–32 starting a business. See company of one; launching Startup Genome Project, 27, 28 startups, 28, 124, 219 stereotypes. See social views stories, 102–3 stress, 63, 88, 89 structure, growth and, 6, 30–31, 50 Buffer and, 29–30 customer renewals/retention, 61–63 of customers, 65, 114–17 definition, 24–25 education, 144 opportunity, 55–56 relationships, 194 skills, 83 society’s view of, 9–10 sustainability, 40–42, 80–81, 164, 217–18 Sutton, Gary, 64 Tao Te Ching, 48 teaching, 135–46 authority, 143–46 benefits of, 138–39 drawbacks to, 140–43 example of, 135–38 ideas vs. execution, 139–40 onboarding, 115 social capital, 188 trust and, 160 technology, 12–13, 34–36, 125–26, 176 Tesla, 13 Tetrick, Joshua, 101–2 Think and Grow Rich (Hill), 178 Thompson, Jody, 15 Trader Joe’s, 113 transparency, 117–20, 139, 145, 149–51 Traynor, Des, 184 Trello, 110–11 building through education, 141–42, 143–46 cost of, 159–62 marketing, 156–58 referrals, 109–11 relationships, 182, 188 sales, 185 turnover, employee, 79 Twitter, 111, 178 UFC, 139–40 Ugmonk, 115–16, 154, 163–64, 169–70 Unilever, 101–2 United Airlines, 102, 192 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), 101 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 101 Unsplash, 173 Unsubscribe (Glei), 88 updates. See feedback; iterations upper bounds, growth, 40–42 Upwork, 16 Urban, Glen, 149–51 Urban Outfitters, 97 UserIQ, 115 Vallerand, Robert, 81–82 misalignment of, 191–92 purpose of company and, 77–78 sustainability, 128 “Van Winkles,” 142 vanity metrics, 157 venture capital, 28, 169–72 Virgin, 69, 79, 167 Waid, Adam, 115 Wakefield Brunswick, 194–95 Walmart, 177 Watson (IBM), 13 WD-40, 175 Wealthfront, 184 WealthSimple, 150 Wells, H.G., 13 WestJet, 102 Wheatley, Jon, 125 Whitesides, George, 168 “why.” See purpose Williams, Ev, 178 win-win relationships, 79, 96, 103, 115–17, 151, 188, 202–7 Womersley, Katie, 72 Word of Mouth Marketing Association, 152 word-of-mouth publicity, 107, 109, 110, 115–16, 144, 152–56 WordPress, 35, 176 commitment to, 86–87 in company of one, 200–202 defined, 16 engaging work traits, 83 passion and, 82 World Domination Summit, 189 Y Combinator, 28 YouTube, 176 Zafirovski, Mike, 21 Zander, Ed, 177 Zanuck, Darryl, 177 Zingales, Luigi, 121 Zuckerberg, Mark, 47, 69, 193 Beginning as a corporate web designer and internet consultant, Paul Jarvis first spent years working with top professional athletes like Warren Sapp, Steve Nash, and Shaquille O’Neal with their online presence, and with large companies like Yahoo, Microsoft, Mercedes-Benz and Warner Music. He then migrated to working with online entrepreneurs like Marie Forleo, Danielle LaPorte, and Kris Carr to help build their online brands. These days, Paul Jarvis spends his time writing, creating software, podcasting, and teaching online courses with his own company of one which is called Mighty Small Ventures. His writing and ideas have been featured around the internet in places like WIRED, Fast Company, USA Today, VICE News, and by MailChimp and Adobe. When not working, Paul enjoys gardening, driving fast cars, sarcasm and hiking. He lives on an island off the coast of British Columbia with his wife Lisa. Paul writes a weekly newsletter called The Sunday Dispatches, where he shares his latest writing and ideas. It’s free and you can sign up at www.pjrvs.com/signup/. You can also find him on Twitter @pjrvs. To learn more about how to start your own company of one, join the Co1 community, listen to the Companies of One podcast, and get other free resources related to the book, visit the website: www.ofone.co. Connect with HMH on Social Media Follow us for book news, reviews, author updates, exclusive content, giveaways, and more. [image: ] Defining a Company of One In the fall of 2010, Tom Fishburne quit his seemingly great career as the vice president of marketing at a large consumer foods company. He wanted to draw cartoons. This turned out to be Tom’s best career move—both emotionally and, surprisingly, financially. He wasn’t just following his passion on a whim, nor did he become some sort of anti-capitalist hippie. He carefully planned out and executed his decision to ensure, as much as anyone could, that he would thrive. As a child, Tom was obsessed with drawing cartoons—so much so that he would take his doctor father’s prescription pad and draw flip-books on the back. Then, at Harvard, while working toward his MBA, his friends prompted him to submit cartoons to the campus paper, the Harbus, which he did for the rest of the time he was at school. Still, once finished with school, he took a job in the corporate world, because it seemed like the logical next step after receiving a business degree. Tom was also part of the SITCOM demographic (Single Income Two Children Oppressive Mortgage), so he figured he needed a “stable” job. Cartooning remained a hobby, however, and he would share with coworkers his cartoons poking fun at corporate marketing—the very industry he was now part of. As Tom worked his corporate job and his cartoons were shared by his friends, and then by their friends, and then outside their circle, they started to garner attention. He began taking on side jobs to draw during the evenings and weekends for companies that were eager to pay him. It wasn’t until he had a safe runway of such clients lined up, and money saved up, that he pulled the trigger to leave his corporate career and start his own venture. In the seven years since quitting, Tom has made two to three times more income as a cartoonist than when he was an executive. This didn’t happen because he grew an agency, or hired more employees, or expanded to having satellite offices around the globe. His company, Marketoon, is still just he and his wife, along with a few freelancers who work only on isolated projects. Tom and his wife work from home, in a sunny studio in their backyard in Marin County, California, where their two daughters regularly sit and draw cartoons in the afternoon with them. Traditionally in business, growth has always been seen as a by-product of success. But Tom doesn’t care much for how things are supposed to work. He knows the rules of business—he studied at one of the top schools in the world, then put that knowledge to work at a massive corporation. He just wasn’t interested in following those conventional rules. Typically, when a company does well, it hires more people, builds more infrastructure, and works at increasing its bottom line. There’s a core assumption that growth is always good, is always unlimited, and is required for success. Anything else is pushed aside as not being a top priority. If Tom had grown his company, even though he has a waiting list of clients wanting to hire him, he’d have less time to draw cartoons (as he’d be too busy managing cartoonists) and would have far less time with his family in their backyard studio. For Tom, that kind of growth wouldn’t be smart or logical. It would go against what he values in his life and in his career. Consumer culture says the same thing—that more is always better. Through advertising, we’re sold a bill of goods that requires us to love the things we buy only until a newer or bigger version is put out for sale. Bigger houses, faster cars, more stuff to pack into our closets, garages, and then, inevitably, our storage lockers. But under this hype, this fetishization of wanting more, are empty promises of happiness and fulfillment that never seem to come to fruition. Sometimes “enough” or even less is all we need, since “more” too often equates to more stress, more problems, and more responsibilities in both life and business. We can easily run a business with less, although to many people that seems counterintuitive. Tom doesn’t have to worry about human resources, rent for office space, salaries, or even the responsibility of managing employees. He hires outside people only when a paying project requires them, and they too have other clients and other work; they can fend for themselves when they’re not working on a job for Marketoon. Tom has been able to create a stable, long-term business that’s small enough to handle any economic climate, resilient enough to not have to lean too heavily on a single project or client, and autonomous enough to let him build a life around his work (not the other way around). He’s been able to grow his revenue without having to also grow the trappings that typically come with it. He’s a brilliant businessperson who gets to spend every day with his family, drawing cartoons, with his daughters, for multinational companies that pay him much more than most illustrators earn. In short, Tom is the perfect example of a company of one. A Company of One, Defined A company of one is simply a business that questions growth. A company of one resists and questions some forms of traditional growth, not on principle, but because growth isn’t always the most beneficial or financially viable move. It can be a small business owner or a small group of founders. Employees, executive leaders, board members, and corporate leaders who want to work with more autonomy and self-sufficiency can adopt the principles of a company of one as well. In fact, if big businesses want to keep their brightest minds in their employ, they should look to adopt some of the principles of companies of one. I’ve personally seen the most success in my life when I’ve figured out solutions to problems without having to do what traditional businesses do to solve problems—hire more people, throw more money at the problem, or build complex infrastructures to support the extra employees. Basically, I’m not interested in addressing problems by throwing “more” at them. Solving with “more” means more complexity, more costs, more responsibilities, and typically more expenses. More is generally the easiest answer, but not the smartest. I’ve found both delight and financial benefits in working out solutions to problems without growing. Instead, I and many others enjoy handling problems with the resources currently available. Although it can require a little more ingenuity, solving problems this way can set a business up for long-term stability, since less is needed to keep it afloat. In October 2016, I wrote a blog post saying I wasn’t interested in exponentially growing any company I own or build. I felt like the single red fish in a school of green ones. But then an interesting thing happened: replies started to pour in. People doing all sorts of exciting things in business, from selling fair-trade caramels to working at the biggest tech companies to manufacturing clothing, emailed me that they felt the same way—they had resisted traditional growth and had benefited from it. As I started to develop my own ideas around this concept of staying small and questioning growth, I continued to discover more and more research, stories, and examples of others doing the same. I found that there’s a silent movement to approach business in this way that isn’t just for cash-strapped tech startups or people who make just enough to scrape by. This movement includes individuals and businesses making six and seven figures and becoming happier than most businesspeople are with the work they do. The school of red fish is, ironically enough, growing. The Rise of Companies of One Technically, everyone should be a company of one. Even at a large corporation, you’re essentially the only person who looks out for your own best interests and continued employment. No one else cares about you keeping your job as much as you do. It’s your responsibility to define and achieve your own success, even in a larger framework of employment. It can be harder to be a company of one within a corporation, but it’s not impossible. Companies of one within organizations can thrive and even be responsible for massive progress. Over the years these individuals have been credited with everything from inventing Post-it notes to developing Sony’s PlayStation. The word “intrapreneur” points to one example of a company of one within a larger organization. It describes corporate leaders who come up with their own goals and then execute them. They don’t need much direction, micromanaging, or oversight, as they’ve been given full work autonomy. They know what needs doing and they just do it. They’re aware of the needs of the company and how their talents fit, and they just get to work. Where the term “intrapreneur” varies from a company of one is that intrapreneurs are typically responsible for product creation and marketing—that is, creating something new, with the resources of the company behind them. Companies of one within organizations don’t need to be managers or create products—they simply need to find suitable ways to become better and more productive, without more resources or team members. They can certainly be managers or product creators, but that’s not the only definition. Companies of one within larger corporations have a history of helping large corporations make breakthroughs and dominate markets. Dave Myers, who worked for W. L. Gore and Associates, the company that makes GoreTex fabric, was given “dabble” time to develop new ideas within the company and ultimately came up with the idea to use a kind of coating they were already manufacturing on guitar strings. The result was the best-selling acoustic guitar string brand, Elixir (the strings I use on my guitars—they’re head and shoulders above the competition). Sometimes companies of one happen by accident. Dr. Spencer Silver, a scientist at 3M, was working to create an adhesive for aerospace. In playing with the formula, he created a lighter adhesive that didn’t leave any residue. It wouldn’t work for planes, but it was perfect for paper products, and thus Post-it notes were born. Some large corporations, like Google, give their employees “personal time” to experiment with ideas outside their typical job roles. Facebook uses “hackathons,” which typically last several days and bring together computer programmers to collaborate on something big in a relatively short amount of time. It was a hackathon that led to the creation of Facebook’s “Like” button, which arguably connects its ecosystem to the rest of the internet. In a recent study, Vijay Govindarajan, a professor at Dartmouth, found that for every 5,000 employees, at least 250 will be true innovators and 25 will be innovators and great intrapreneurs (or companies of one) as well. Many large corporations have companies of one hiding within them. If the skills and passion for innovation and autonomy of these employees are fostered, it can greatly benefit the entire business as a whole. But if they are stifled in their creativeness and freethinking, they tend to move on quickly to other employment or entrepreneurialism. They’re rarely motivated solely by money or salaries and lean more toward reinventing their job and role in a way that works best for them. If you’re a company of one, your mind-set is to build your business around your life, not the other way around. For me, being a company of one means not having to bother with infinite growth, since that was never the purpose of my working. Instead, I just focus on maximizing work in a way that works for me, which can sometimes mean doing less. Work can be done at a pace that suits my sanity rather than one that supports costly overhead, expenses, or salaries. As much as I enjoy growing my wealth, I also realize that there’s a point of diminishing returns if I don’t also take care of myself and my well-being. Society has ingrained in us a very particular idea of what success in business looks like. You work as many hours as possible, and when your business starts to do well, you scale everything up in every direction. To this day, this strategy is considered what it takes to be a success in business—solving problems by adding “more” to the solution. Anyone who stays small, in this line of thinking, hasn’t done well enough to add “more” to the mix. But what if we challenge this way of thinking in business? What if staying small is what a company does when it’s figured out how to solve problems without adding “more” to them? Growth, especially blind growth, isn’t the best solution to any problem a business might face. And going further, growing your business might actually be the worst decision you could make for the longevity of your business. So a company of one is not anti-growth, or anti-revenue, and it’s not just a one-person business either (although it certainly can be). It’s also not just working with a tech-focused or startup mind-set, although leaning on technology, automation, and the connectedness of the internet definitely makes it easier to be a company of one. A company of one questions growth first, and then resists it if there’s a better, smarter way forward. Next, let’s look at the four typical traits of all companies of one: resilience, autonomy, speed, and simplicity. Danielle LaPorte, a best-selling author and self-made entrepreneur, reaches millions of people each month with her message of conscious goal-setting and entrepreneurship and is one of Oprah’s (yes, that Oprah) “Super Soul 100” leaders. But in the beginning, she was fired by the very CEO she had hired months earlier. In believing that exponential growth was required for her business (more on this in Chapter 2), she took $400,000 in funding from private investors with the provision that she had to hire a “wunderkind CEO” to run the business. So she incorporated and hired a thought-to-be superstar. But six months later, the investors and CEO wanted to change the business model, which meant relegating Danielle’s role to just a few blog posts a month and substantially decreasing her pay. Note: named after her, the business was a personality-driven brand based on her own unique personality and style. Once Danielle got over the supreme shock of what happened, which involved a lot of yoga, tears, and good friends, she began to bounce back. She brought on a new team of A-players, created a website within a few weeks, and figured out the fastest way to start making money on her own with a new business that she had full control over. She began offering consulting services that became so popular that she had to create a waiting list, and then she wrote a best-selling book. In all the success of her new website, she realized that the strings attached to other people’s money are often those other people’s opinions about your business and your life. In hardship, she was able to find her path to becoming a company of one. Being or becoming a company of one has a lot to do with resilience: the capacity and fortitude to recover quickly from difficulties—like a changing job market, or being fired. Like a shift in a larger company’s focus, or the need to adapt to new disruptive technology—or even to avoid being replaced by robots. (No, this book isn’t a taking a turn toward sci-fi . . . more on this in a second.) Dean Becker, the CEO of Adaptiv Learning Systems, has been researching and developing programs around the idea of resilience since 1997. His company found that the level of resilience a person exhibits determines their success in business, far more than their level of education, training, or experience. Contrary to popular belief, resilience isn’t something that only a select few are born with. It can most definitely be learned. Resilient people possess three—absolutely learnable—characteristics. The first trait that resilient people have is an acceptance of reality. They don’t need for things to be a certain way and don’t engage in wishful thinking. Instead of imagining “if only this changed, I could thrive,” they have a down-to-earth view that most of what happens in our lives is not entirely within our control and the best we can do is to steer the boat a little as we float down the river of life. For example, I’m not going to stop writing today because my neighbor is using his deafening chainsaw. Rather, I’m just going to close my window, turn on some electronic music, and get back to work. Danielle LaPorte didn’t throw in the towel after being fired; instead, she took a minute, regrouped, then started again. Often, it’s easier to accept reality with a bit of dark humor. My wife, a firefighter and first responder, regularly jokes around with her department because they’re routinely exposed to the worst day of someone’s life—houses burning down, heart attacks, even chainsaw accidents. Their humor is a way of coping that her fire chief actively encourages, not to make light of bad situations, but to add a sense of light to bad situations. Their sense of humor is just as important as their ability to save lives and put out fires. However crass it might sound to an outsider, dark humor helps first responders and firefighters accept their reality and therefore keeps them resilient in doing their essential work. The second characteristic of resilient people is a sense of purpose—being motivated by a sense of meaning rather than by just money. Although purpose and money are not mutually exclusive, you’re more likely to be resilient when you know that even in awful or stressful situations, you’re working toward a greater and larger good. This sense of purpose comes from values that are unchangeable and central to both individuals and companies as a whole. Companies of one know that they can enjoy their work without always enjoying every aspect of it. So, even if work is sometimes stressful, as long as it relates to a greater whole or a greater end result, that tough work is worth it in the end. For example, you may get stressed out on the day you launch a new product or land a new client, but if the product or the client aligns with the purpose of your business, that momentary anxiety is worth it, since not every day will be nearly as stressful. The last trait of resilient people in a company of one is the ability to adapt when things change—because they invariably do. In Canada, 42 percent of jobs are at risk, according to Ryerson University, from advances in automation, and 62 percent of jobs in America will be in danger within the next ten to twenty years, according to the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers in 2016. As much as we can joke about “welcoming our robot overlords” (a memorable quote from the 1977 film adaptation of H. G. Wells’s short story “Empire of the Ants”), the threat is real. McDonald’s has a robot that can flip a burger in ten seconds and could replace an entire crew within a few years. Tesla and other companies are working on self-driving big rigs to replace truckers for long-range cargo delivery. Highly skilled jobs are also at risk: IBM’s Watson, for instance, can suggest available treatments for specific ailments, drawing on the body of medical research and data on disease. However, what’s difficult to automate is exactly what makes a company of one great: the ability to creatively solve problems in new and unique ways without throwing “more” at the problem. Whereas workers in “doing” roles can be replaced by robots or even by other workers, the role of creatively solving difficult problems is more dependent on an irreplaceable individual. Regardless of the rise of the so-called robot overlords, this is where the strength of a company of one lies. A company of one sees coming shifts like the above and can pivot. For example, an interior designer may spend less time measuring and ordering supplies and more time creating innovative design concepts based on a unique client’s needs. Or a financial adviser may spend less time analyzing a client’s financial situation and more time understanding the client’s particular needs and teaching them how best to manage their money. These industry disruptions or market changes aren’t a sky-is-falling scenario—they’re truly just opportunities to redefine work and adapt to changes. When I was doing web design full-time, each time an economic bubble burst or a recession hit I found myself in a great place to find more jobs because I could offer the quality of work a larger agency could provide, but at a price that had one less zero in it. And not only was I still making more profit than if I had been salaried at an agency, but I could still make the most of the price I was charging because my overhead was almost nothing past having a computer and writing off the second bedroom in a rented condo. And then, when the economy picked back up, agencies were so busy that they had to farm out work, which I was available for. So either way, I had a model for revenue that larger agencies couldn’t have replicated without scaling down immensely. Improvising when change happens or when difficulties arise in the market allows you to make do with what’s at hand, without having to add “more” into the mix—as in, more employees, more expenses, or more infrastructure. These traits for resilience are absolutely learnable, not just inherent. In fact, they must be learned, and then fostered, if you are creating a company of one. Autonomy and Control Companies of one are becoming more popular because people want more control and autonomy in their lives, especially when it comes to their careers. This is why so many people are choosing this path: being a company of one lets you control your own life and your job. But to achieve autonomy as a company of one, you have to be a master at your core skill set. Competence and autonomy are tied together because the opposite—having complete control but not a clue what you’re doing—is a recipe for disaster. So just as Tom commanded a knowledge of marketing from his Harvard MBA education and subsequent corporate marketing job, as well as a talent for drawing that he had fostered since childhood and worked at weekly, you have to have a skill set, or a combination of skills, that’s in demand. With a well-developed skill set, you’ll know what areas will benefit from growth and what potential places for growth don’t make sense. Basically, you have to be good at your skill set before you can expect to achieve autonomy from using it. Typically, you can’t acquire this mastery without putting in some time at the beginning of your career in a job that’s less autonomous, offers less control, and requires less resilience, since you’re managed by the whims of someone higher up. Companies of one know how to break standard rules for the greater good. Doing so is tricky, however, as it involves learning the rules first. In the beginning, a pre–company of one adopts the mind-set of a sponge—basically, you learn everything you can about your profession, your industry, and your customers, and you work at collecting valuable skills of your trade. Corporations that excel at creating autonomy for their best employees often empower them to become something like companies of one: these employees work faster and more ingeniously, and they use fewer resources. For example, Google gives its engineers “20 percent time”: they can work on whatever project they want for 20 percent of their time. More than half of the products and projects Google releases were created during this 20 percent time. Other companies set up ROWEs (Results-Only Work Environments), in which employees don’t have set schedules, all meetings are optional, and it’s entirely up to employees how they spend their time working. They can choose to work from home, they can work from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM if it suits them, and they can sculpt their job however they want, as long as the results benefit the company as a whole. Cali Ressler and Jody Thompson have defined and then studied ROWE implementations for over a decade, and they find that in these kinds of autonomous environments, productivity goes up, employee satisfaction goes up, and turnover goes down. For entrepreneurs or those working for themselves, autonomy may seem easier to achieve but can come with several pitfalls. Often when you start working for yourself you trade micromanaging bosses for micromanaging clients. The solution to finding better clients and better projects has a lot to do with your skill and experience, just as I mentioned at the start of this section. When you’re starting out and your skills aren’t as developed, you won’t be able to lead projects or be too picky about the type of work you do. But as your expertise increases and your network grows, you can land better clients—the kind who listen more carefully to how you would do what they’re paying you to do—and you can be more selective about the types of customers and projects you want to take on. Kaitlin Maud, a digital strategist and currently a freelancer, put in her time developing her skills at an agency for five years. She spent that time learning the ropes of her industry as well as building a solid network of contacts, with whom she actively kept in touch. Just like Tom the cartoonist, she didn’t venture out on her own until she had enough freelance projects to bring in a relatively stable side income. Kaitlin thinks that a sense of autonomy looks different on everyone. She herself has created a work life that rewards her for getting her work done quickly. In a typical company, regardless of how quickly you work, you’re still required to be there for a set number of hours a day; in other words, there’s no reward for productivity or efficiency. Kaitlin has also found that she’s able to get work done with more focus from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, so she doesn’t schedule meetings or calls during that window of time. According to a study from Upwork, freelancing now accounts for more than one-third of jobs in America. Like Kaitlin, people are increasingly choosing to go freelance—that is, they’re not using freelance work as a fallback because their job disappeared. Freelancing makes up almost half the jobs being done by younger people, who are choosing to freelance in hopes of gaining more control over their career path. As a society, we’re gradually starting to view “work” not as a single place of employment, but as a series of engagements or projects. The millennial generation in particular views the traditional aspiration to a corporate job in an office as something like a satirical sitcom, à la The Office, than something they wish to strive for. With a stable of side project clients and a vast network of contacts in hand, Kaitlin left her agency job and started to freelance full-time. When she started, she first worked at leveling up her skill set before focusing on becoming more autonomous. Since going solo, she’s had a steady waiting list, regularly has to turn down projects that are a fit for her values, and has worked with some large companies like Beats by Dre, Taco Bell, Adobe, and Toms. Her work, because she put in the time to become great at it, now revolves around her life. She can focus entirely on the type of work she loves, solving problems with creative solutions online—basically, Kaitlin is the Olivia Pope (of Scandal fame) of the internet. She fixes things that no one else can—and she’s well on her way to becoming her own company of one. Sol Orwell, a fellow Canadian, has refused venture capital for his very profitable business, Examine.com, because he doesn’t see an upside in relinquishing control to venture capitalists. He doesn’t need cash—his company makes seven figures per year. He isn’t looking for a quick out or trying to sell—he enjoys his work a great deal. As a majority owner, he doesn’t have to answer to anyone except his paying customers. Sol would rather have ownership of his work and the freedom to not have to fill every minute of every day with his job. Success to him means making a great living, but not at the expense of being able to take long midday breaks to walk his dog or attend hourlong dance classes on a Wednesday afternoon. But bear this in mind: achieving control over a company of one requires more than just using the core skill you are hired for. It also requires proficiency at sales, marketing, project management, and client retention. Whereas most normal corporate workers can be hyperfocused on a single skill, companies of one, even within a larger business, need to be generalists who are good at several things—often all at once. Companies of one work best under constraints—because that’s where creativity and ingenuity thrive. Companies like Basecamp have a four-day workweek during the summer (no work on Fridays) because it helps them prioritize what’s important to work on and what they can let go of. The key for their employees is to figure out how to work smarter to accomplish tasks with the time they’ve got, not just harder. Companies of one question their systems, processes, and structure to become more efficient and to achieve more with the same number of employees and fewer hours of work. On the company intranet, Basecamp has a “weekend check-in” where employees can post photos of what they did on their three days off from work. This helps this remote-based company build connections between its employees, who are spread all over the globe. Speed is not merely about frantically working faster. It’s about figuring out the best way to accomplish a task with new and efficient methods. This is the concept at work in the ROWE method: employees no longer have to work a set amount of time, but are rewarded when they finish their tasks faster. By being smarter at getting more work done faster when you work for yourself, you can create a more flexible schedule that fits work into your life in better ways. Tasks that used to take Kaitlin days to accomplish in the open-office environment of the agency she worked at now take her only a few hours, because she’s figured out what needs to be in place to maximize her productivity. This gives her the space in her workday, when she’s not at peak productivity, to head to the gym or spend time with her newborn daughter. She’s able to accomplish eight hours of agency work in four hours of freelance work, freeing up half her day. She still works hard and sometimes has to work much longer as project deadlines loom, but she enjoys the reality that most of the time on her schedule is her own. Another aspect of speed in a company of one is the ability to pivot quickly when a customer base or market changes. As a solo worker or small company, a company of one finds this much easier to do, because it has less infrastructure to cut through. So speed works to the advantage of companies of one not only because they’re able to pivot when needed, and far faster, but also because they have less of the corporate mass that often gets in the way. Stewart Butterfield started out developing online games, like Game Neverending and Glitch. Both games failed to gain enough of an audience to become profitable, but both times Stewart was able to pivot his (then) small teams, pluck key features from the games, and spin them off into their own products—the photo-sharing site Flickr and Slack, an internal chat system that is now worth over $1 billion. Facing the limitations of both time and money running out, Stewart’s teams managed to hyperfocus on a single solution and bring it to market. By keeping his company small and by paying attention to what was working and what wasn’t, he was able to quickly move to spin-offs that ultimately netted great gains. When I asked Danielle LaPorte if she’d take funding again for a new business idea, she said no. She’d learned that not accepting outside funding allowed her to move faster. Instead, she said, she would quickly release a first version of a new product that would fund iterations on it, keeping her costs and expenses as low as possible in order to move toward profitability as quickly as possible. The fewer staff and less external funding involved, the faster a company can move, whether forward or in a new, more promising direction. The best example of the power of simplicity comes from two rival social bookmarking services, Pinboard and Delicious. Delicious grew quickly, adding lots of features, and its founder, Joshua Schachter, made investments early on and grew Delicious into a company with approximately 5.3 million users. The company was sold to Yahoo for somewhere between $15 million and $30 million. Unable to make it profitable, Yahoo sold it to Avos Systems, which removed the popular support forums that Delicious users had come to love. A few years later, Avos sold Delicious to Science, Inc., where Delicious users were continually leaving and using other services. While Delicious was rapidly changing hands, Pinboard was started by web developer Maciej Ceglowski. He offered his simple service to users at $3 per year, a fee that increased over time to $11 per year. Since the beginning, Pinboard has been a one-person company with a limited feature-set and with no investors. Ceglowski operated it as a side business for the first few months, until it was generating enough income for him to move to working on Pinboard full-time. Then, on June 1, 2017, Pinboard acquired Delicious for just $35,000 and quickly shut it down to new users, offering existing users the option to migrate their accounts to Pinboard instead. After rapid growth and increased complexity in its offerings and internal structure, Delicious, in which millions of dollars had been invested, was ultimately consumed by a company of one for a tiny price. Pinboard had kept things simple, played the long game, and ended up winning. Typically, as companies gain success or traction, they grow by taking on additional complexities. These complexities can often detract from a business’s original or primary focus, resulting in more costs and the investment of more time and money. For a company of one at any size, simple rules, simple processes, and simple solutions typically win. Complexity is often well intentioned, especially at large corporations, where, as complicated processes are added to other complicated processes and systems, accomplishing any task requires more and more work on the job and not toward finishing the task. It can be a slippery slope: one step is added to a process without increasing its complexity too much, but then, after a few years of adding steps here and there, a task that once took a handful of steps now requires sign-off by six department heads, a legal review, and a dozen or more meetings with stakeholders. By contrast, growth for a company of one can mean simplifying rules and processes, which frees up time to take on either more work or more clients, because tasks can be finished faster. With this goal in mind, companies of one routinely question everything they do. Is this process efficient enough? What steps can be removed and the end result will be the same or better? Is this rule helping or hindering our business? For a company of one to succeed, a strategy for simplifying isn’t just a desirable goal but an absolute requirement. Having too many products or services, too many layers of management, and/or too many rules and processes for completing tasks leads to atrophy. Simplicity has to be a mandate. When Mike Zafirovski became the CEO of Nortel, he implemented an unambiguous theme of “business made simple” across the entire company. From reducing costs to speeding up product development, to making it easier for customers to get the latest technology, he wove the idea of “simple” into every aspect of their large company. Often, complexity can creep in right from the beginning—when you’re just thinking about starting a new business. You begin to assume that your business requires “essentials” like office space, websites, business cards, computers, fax machines (just kidding), and custom software solutions. In reality, it’s usually possible to start a business—especially the freelance or startup kind—just by finding and then helping a single paying customer. Then doing it again, and again. And only adding new items or processes to the mix when they’re absolutely required. If you have an idea for starting a business that requires a lot of money, time, or resources, you’re most likely thinking too big. Your idea can be scaled down to the basics—do it now, do it on the cheap, and do it quickly—and then iterated upon. Start without automation or infrastructure or overhead. Start by helping one customer. Then another. This puts your focus on helping people immediately with what you’ve got available to you right now. Work on things like sales funnels and automation when it no longer makes sense to personalize your interactions with your customers in surprising and delightful ways. We’ve become enamored with new technologies, new software, and new devices, and too often large companies and even solo companies try to incorporate them into their existing structures in an effort to “keep up.” The problem here is mistaking “simple” for “easy.” Often we try to be simpler and end up more complicated. We add more tools, more software, more devices to the mix to make things easier, without testing or questioning how easy they’ll be to use on a daily basis. Even the latest and greatest HR software, for instance, probably doesn’t need hundreds of screens and drop-down menus. A business selling thousands of products can probably cut most of them if the bulk of their sales comes from just 5 percent of their offerings. There may be no need for thirteen company-wide initiatives if three will do. Start out as simple as possible, and always fervently question adding new layers of complexity. Set yourself up as a company of one that’s run to maximize your ability to solve existing problems and to adapt as new problems arise. And then, who knows, perhaps you’ll end up acquiring a massive competitor that couldn’t keep up with your radical simplicity. Begin to Think About: Whether growth is truly beneficial to your business How you could solve business problems without just adding “more” Whether you really need funding or venture capital for your idea, or are simply thinking too big to start Staying Small as an End Goal Sean D’Souza doesn’t want to grow his company. He decided that $500,000 a year of profit was all he wanted to earn and that his business shouldn’t exceed it. So that’s what Psychotactics—his consultancy that teaches other businesses the psychology of why their customers buy (or don’t buy)—earns through its website and in-person training workshops. Sean feels that his job as a business owner is not to endlessly increase profits, or even to defeat the competition, but instead to create better and better products and services that his customers benefit from in their lives and work. Implementation, he’s found, is the key to retaining his customers and persuading them to keep buying—that is, if they’re using what he makes, they see successes in their own business and then keep buying more from him. Sean is only interested in reaching his target limit. This goal feels very counterintuitive to what we’re taught about business and success. Society says that business goals should focus on ever-increasing profit and that, as profit increases, so should everything else—more employees, more expenses, more growth. But like many others, Sean feels that the opposite is true—that success can be personally defined, and that while profit and sustainability are absolutely important to a business, they aren’t the only driving forces, metrics, or factors in business success. Sean’s goal of achieving a target profit and not exceeding it comes from shaping his business around an optimal life he wants to lead—complete with taking a three-month vacation each year with his wife and spending hours walking, cooking, and teaching and tutoring his two young nieces each day. Typically awake by 4:00 AM—no alarm clock required—Sean goes to work early from a small office located in his backyard. By starting this early, Sean can record audio for his podcast before the world around him becomes too noisy. It’s an idyllic life filled with hourlong walks and ample coffee breaks. His work routine revolves mostly around answering questions for his customers in his private message board on his website. Sean is easily able to meet his $500,000 per year profit goal, not through marketing and promotion, but by paying close attention to his existing customer base. His audience has grown slowly and sustainably because those listeners share his work with their own audiences and contacts—his current customers gladly become his (unpaid) sales force. Too often businesses forget about their current audience—the people who are already listening, buying, and engaging. These should be the most important people to your business—far more so than anyone you wish you were reaching. Whether your audience is ten people, a hundred people, or even a thousand people, if you’re not doing right by them, right now, nothing you do regarding growth or marketing will make a lick of difference. Make sure you’re listening to, communicating with, and helping the people who are already paying attention to you. Sean sees lots of people in the online education world focusing their time entirely on marketing, but his focus is on making his products better for his existing audience. He works to get more and better results for his existing customers, who in turn continue to buy from him, both established products and new products as he releases them. He likens his business to a kind of “Hotel California”—“You can check in anytime, but you can never leave”—except that his version is less psychedelically creepy and doesn’t feature pink champagne on ice; it features chocolate. Part of Sean’s customer retention strategy involves sending his customers a box of chocolates, with a handwritten note and sometimes a small cartoon he draws himself. The package costs him approximately $20, which includes shipping from New Zealand (where he lives currently), but it’s the one thing his customers talk	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1349
__label__wiki	0.964637	0.964637	Gold Vs. Plus: How Sony Is Making a Mockery Of Xbox Live Filed to:Opinion You can pick your preference between PlayStation and Xbox. You can argue that Halo is better than KillZone or that Uncharted tops Gears of War. But it is becoming increasingly hard to argue that the Xbox 360's online subscription service is superior to the PlayStation 3's. This is what competition does, and, today, the long-running $60-a-year Xbox Live Gold just doesn't seem to offer as much value as the newer, upstart, the $50 PlayStation Plus. Let's break this down. Xbox Live Gold costs about $5 a month for individual plan. The paid plan gives Xbox 360 gamers an extra suite of features atop basic gamer-to-gamer text-messaging, cross-game-chat and access to an online marketplace, all of which are free as part of Xbox Live Silver . Gold members also get the following features: Xbox Live Gold Features Multiplayer Gaming Early Access to Some Demos Beta Access Game Discounts (40-50% off, often) Video Kinect Zune Music Streaming Avatar Kinect Forthcoming: Free-to-Play Gaming Those are the major perks and features available in the U.S. There are several more entertainment services available in other regions. (Wikipedia has a good chart for this; Microsoft offers their own less-detailed chart.) Some of the services here, including HBO Go and Netflix require their own paid memberships with those services. And some, such as YouTube and Twitter, are free on just about any device other than an Xbox 360. Originally, Xbox Live Gold's main advertised feature was access to multiplayer gaming. With the launch of the PlayStation 3, Sony countered that by refusing to charge for online gaming. Sony's PlayStation Network was, initially, free to anyone who bought the console. There was no paid service, no PSN Gold. The PS3 couldn't do cross-game chat. That was the biggest knock. But it also didn't charge gamers. To this day, Xbox 360 owners pay for things on their console that PlayStation owners don't. Let's strike through all of the services on Gold that PlayStation 3 owners get at no extra charge from Sony. Xbox Live Gold minus Free PSN Features Zune Music Store Access There's one cheat there. Sony owners don't actually get Internet Explorer, but they can browse the web for free. It also does offer free-to-play games in its free PlayStation Home avatar hangout/whatever-it-is as well as with games such as Free Realms and DC Universe Online. Several of Gold's features aren't available on PlayStation. There's no Halo Waypoint access, no ESPN, no HBO Go. But Netflix is there, Hulu Plus is there, still requiring outside subscriptions but no added payment to Sony. This is how it's been for a while, but, last year in 2010, Sony introduced PlayStation Plus and started giving its customers the chance to pay for more services. Players got discounts in the PSN store, beta access, but nothing amazing. Then, this past June, Sony added one more key perk, the perk that makes a mockery out of Xbox Live Gold: free games. Here's what PlayStation 3 owners get for Plus: PlayStation Plus Features Instant Game Collection (Free Games) Automatic Patching/Firmware-Updates 1-Hour Free Access to Full Games Note the length of that list. It's short. Microsoft's Gold list is longer. But Sony's has a bullet point that it's hard for Xbox Live to top, the Instant Game Collection. That's a bundle of games that a Plus subscriber can download and that remain accessible for as long as the subscriber's account lasts. In the few months the service has been live, Sony has removed some games from the offer and added new ones. The removed games are still available to legacy subscribers; they're just not available for free to new ones. For this to be a good deal, the games better be good, right? Here's what you'd have in your Instant Game Collection through early September, if you were a Plus subscriber since the free game offers started in June (games no longer offered to new subscribers have an asterisk): Free Games Available Through PlayStation Plus The Walking Dead Episodes 1 & 2 Little Big Planet 2 Ratchet & Clank All 4 One Just Cause 2* Lara Croft & The Guardian of Light* Gotham City Impostors* Hard Corps Uprising* Zombie Apocalypse* Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown* (Borderlands will be added in September) Pretty good list, no? Well, some people don't like it: specifically, U.S. Plus subscribers have started complaining that Europe gets an even better batch, which includes Dead Space 2 and will soon include Red Dead Redemption . The grass is indeed always greener somewhere else. Xbox Live is much more widely-discussed than PlayStation Network. Microsoft has been noisier about their online service. They've been more aggressive, standardizing online console multiplayer gaming, striking first with Netflix streaming and just boasting more about their pay service. The company reports that it has 40 million Xbox Live subscribers, though it won't say how many are paying Gold members (one Microsoft estimate from two years ago put it at about half that count). Competition, however, causes the other party to do amazing things and that appears to be what's happening with PlayStation Plus, a service which—surprise—Sony doesn't share subscriber stats for either. It's a safe bet that Sony has fewer Plus people than Microsoft has Golds. It's also a safe bet that Sony reacts awfully well to competition, as they've been showing throughout the summer. Three Cheers for the Losers in the Video Game Wars. They're the Best. Ask a Sega Dreamcast owner. Ask a Nintendo GameCube owner. They'll tell you something that is true: Our colleagues at Gizmodo recently argued that Xbox Live Gold should be free. (Microsoft might counter that their services cost money to maintain; we might counter that that's why they're running ads on Xbox Live.) Let's pile on a new argument: Gold should be as impressive as PlayStation Plus. For consumers, it sure looks like Sony is offering the better deal. It's Time for Xbox Live Gold to Be Free If you didn't catch Microsoft's press conference at E3 today, here's a brief recap: game, game,… CORRECTION: This story originally didn't list the discounts on games and DLC that Xbox Live Gold members are also offered. I've added them. That matches the discounts feature offered in PlayStation Plus.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1351
__label__wiki	0.621907	0.621907	When I Learned to Love Jack Kirby Evan Narcisse Filed to:Jack Kirby Jack Kirby would have turned 95 today. So I guess now's as good a time as any to say that I didn't get him at first. The splayed, squared hands and gaping mouths that served as a signature of his style seemed frantic and feverish. They weren't the smooth, Greco-Roman sculptures that first inspired wonder in me as a comics reader. "This? This stuff makes Jack Kirby the King of Comics?" Nah, these were craggy beat-up dudes who didn't look picture-perfect heroic the way I'd been used to. Even a supposed hunk like Captain America felt betrayed by the odd geometry of Kirby's rendering. Helping dream up the Fantastic Four, Captain America and the Hulk was one thing. I could understand why you'd want to honor the guy whose pencil brought them into being. But I couldn't figure out why his drawing style won such hosannas from the artists I admired, like Frank Miller or John Byrne. I didn't get the big deal about Kirby—as an artist, anyway—until I saw his art up close. Back in 1994, I took a road trip with a good friend of mine to the Words & Pictures Museum in Northampton, Mass. The institution—founded by Kevin Eastman, one of the creators of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles—had mounted an exhibit called Kirby: King of Comics. So, in we went. And, man. Not to get all biblical, but it was like scales were falling from my eyes. One honkin' huge double-page spread—probably from one of the Kamandi comics listed here—was as huge as a table. And on all that square footage was more detail and physically manifested speed than I'd ever seen before. Witnessing that made Kirby click in my head. His oeuvre was, in fact, feverish. There was fever in the action and in the detail. In my mind's eye, I could see Kirby furiously whipping his pencil across the page, in a rush to draft scenes dynamically. But evidence that the fire burned in another way was there. All the carefully rendered facets of faces, figures and environments showed that he was hot to craft a living, breathing page, too. There was crackle and smolder, quickness and care. I started to see the same high temperatures in all of Kirby's output, both written and drawn. The cosmic melodrama of Orion, Darkseid and his Fourth World saga, the desperation in the apocalyptic world of Kamandi and the familial friction of the Fantastic Four, X-Men and Avengers comics he drew. Those comics no longer felt like just musty, corny work by a bunch of old guys. I was able to believe that Kirby poured his heart and spirit into the ideas inside of those stories. I mean, how else could he draw like that? I know I was lucky. Few people ever get to see work of this magnitude the way I had gotten to. Maybe I would've come around anyway and recognized Kirby's work for what it is: one of the foundational building blocks for comics' unique language. But I'm still glad I got to see why the King deserves his crown. Go sample some of Kirby's work over digitally via Comixology. Take a deeper dive into his life and legacy at the Kirby Museum. Read this great piece by David Brothers over on Comics Alliance. Make a donation to support comics artists of yesterday and today at the Hero Initiative. Do any one of those things and you'll be honoring one of the comics medium's grandest souls and yourself, too.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1352
__label__wiki	0.94038	0.94038	FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2011 file photo, a Libyan oil worker, works at a refinery inside the Brega oil complex, in Brega, eastern Libya. On Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, Libya’s National Oil Corporation said that guards under the command of Khalifa Hifter’s forces shut down two key oil fields in the country’s southwestern desert, following the earlier closure of all eastern export terminals.(AP Photo/Hussein Malla, File) Libyan oil fields remain shut, testing peace summit BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — Libya’s major oil fields and production facilities remained closed on Monday, its National Oil Corporation said, in a sign that the country's east-based forces are not backing down after an international summit to end the Libyan civil war. The continued closure of the oil... Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, right, shakes hands with President of Rwanda Paul Kagame at the UK Africa Investment Summit in London, Monday Jan. 20, 2020. Boris Johnson is hosting 54 African heads of state or government in London. The move comes as the U.K. prepares for post-Brexit dealings with the world. (Eddie Mulholland/Pool via AP) UK looks to fast-growing Africa for trade ties after Brexit LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson touted the U.K. as an ideal business partner for Africa on Monday as the U.K. prepares for post-Brexit dealings with the world. But Britain faces tough challenges as it seeks to assert itself on a continent with several of the world’s fastest-... FILE - in this Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019 file photo, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, speaks to students at the American University Cairo in the eastern suburb of New Cairo, Egypt. Pompeo "expressed outrage" to Egypt's president on Sunday at the death of an American citizen who insisted he had been wrongfully held in Egyptian prison, according to a state department spokeswoman. (AP Photo/Andrew Caballero-Reynolds, File) Pompeo angry over death of US citizen jailed in Egypt CAIRO (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo “expressed outrage” to Egypt’s president on Sunday at the death of an American citizen who insisted he had been wrongfully held in Egyptian prison, according to a state department spokeswoman. Pompeo’s sharp remarks signal the U.S. government... Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses his ruling party's legislators, in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. Erdogan said Turkey would closely follow moves by the two sides in Libya and vowed to teach Khalifa Hifter, the head of the self-styled Libyan National Army, "the lesson he deserves" if attacks on the Tripoli government continued.(AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici) Erdogan demands stand against 'blood and chaos' in Libya ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on the international community to stand against “the merchants of blood and chaos” as he headed Sunday to a Berlin summit seeking to resolve the Libya conflict. Erdogan supports the U.N.-backed administration in Tripoli led by... FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2011 file photo, a Libyan oil worker, works at a refinery inside the Brega oil complex, in Brega, eastern Libya. ON Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, the National Oil Corporation in Libya says that a decision by east-based forces to choke off oil exports from its territory has threatened to throttle much of the country’s oil production. Powerful tribal groups loyal to Gen. Khalifa Hifter, whose forces control much of eastern Libya, seized several large export terminals along the eastern coast as well as southern oil fields in a challenge to the rival U.N.-backed government based in Tripoli, which collects revenues from oil production. The move has ratcheted up tensions ahead of an international peace summit to end the civil war. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla, File) Libya's eastern-based forces move to halt oil exports BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — A move by Libya's east-based forces to choke off oil exports from its territory threatens to throttle much of the country’s oil production, the national oil corporation said Saturday, escalating tensions ahead of an international peace summit to end the civil war. Powerful... Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks to the media after Friday prayers, in Istanbul, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. Erdogan expressed doubt that Khalifa Hifter, the head of the self-styled Libyan National Army, would abide by the cease-fire. "This man is not a trust-worthy man," he told reporters in Istanbul, " yesterday, they continued to bomb Tripoli." (Presidential Press Service via AP, Pool) Turkey's Erdogan: Europe must back Libyan govt in Tripoli Ankara (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on the European Union to support the internationally recognised Libyan government in Tripoli ahead of a summit in Berlin. In an article published on the Politico website Saturday, Erdogan said European leaders “ought to talk a little... Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, right, meets with Libyan Gen. Khalifa Hifter, second left, in Athens, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. The commander of anti-government forces in war-torn Libya has begun meetings in Athens in a bid to counter Turkey's support for his opponents. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) Libya's rival military commander seeks support in Greece ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The commander of forces fighting the U.N.-supported government in Libya visited Athens Friday in a bid to counter Turkey’s support for his opponents, ahead of a weekend summit on Libya in Berlin. Gen. Khalifa Hifter’s surprise trip to Greece came two days before the Berlin... German Chancellor Angela Merkel gestures during her and Russian President Vladimir Putin joint news conference following their talks in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. Merkel visits Moscow to discuss current international issues such as the situation in Syria, Libya, Ukraine, US-Iran tensions, as well as bilateral relations. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin, Pool) Germany to host Libya peace conference in Berlin on Sunday BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel is inviting world powers to a summit in Berlin on Sunday to discuss efforts to broker peace in Libya. Merkel's office said in a statement Tuesday that the German leader had decided to host the meeting after consulting with U.N. Secretary-General Antonio... French President Emmanuel Macron, center, poses with G5 African heads of state after the G5 Sahel summit in Pau, southwestern France, Monday Jan.13, 2020. France is preparing its military to better target Islamic extremists in a West African region that has seen a surge of deadly violence. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos) French summit aims to boost counterterror fight in W. Africa PAU, France (AP) — French and West African heads of states vowed to boost their military efforts under a joint command in Africa's Sahel region, which has seen a surge of deadly violence. They also urged the U.S. to maintain its key support in the fight against Islamic extremism. Leaders of Mali,... Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, third left, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar, second left, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, fourth right, and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, third right, attend the talks in Moscow, Russia, Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. Foreign and defense ministers of Russia and Turkey met as part of an effort by Moscow and Ankara to sponsor Monday's talks between rival parties in Libya in the Russian capital. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin, Pool) Libya ceasefire talks in Moscow adjourned for the night MOSCOW (AP) — Talks in Moscow about bringing an end to Libya's long-running civil war have been adjourned for the night after the country's rival governments on Monday considered ceasefire proposals from Russia and Turkey. Fayez Sarraj, the head of Libya's U.N.-recognized government in Tripoli, and...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1353
__label__cc	0.705573	0.294427	Category Archives: lqbtq fiction SWAG TIME!! Giveaway time!! Posted on April 17, 2018 by Jude Sierra Today marks exactly ONE MONTH until the release of my upcoming novel, A Tiny Piece of Something Greater. I wanted to do a giveaway for those who are pre-ordering and giving this book love. So here are some details (pictures below!) I have the following giveaway packages. If you sent me a copy of your pre-order receipt (details below), you will be entered to win one of the following prize packs: Prize pack #1: This beautiful I Have Journeyed Farther journal (much love to Jordandene), two I’m Sill Here laptop stickers (or wherever you wanna stick them!), three Brazilian wish bracelets (info on that below), and a cute little Interlude Press pin. As well, you’ll get a copy of John’s apple muffin recipe (from Idlewild) and a signed, personalized copy of a book of your choice (Idlewild, What it Takes or Hush). Prize Pack #2: This lovely Find Joy in the Ordinary journal, a fun little unicorn pin (because we’re all amazing beautiful unicorns), two I’m Still Here stickers, a copy of John’s apple muffin recipe, three Brazilian wish bracelets and a signed, personalized copy of a book of your choice (Idlewild, What it Takes or Hush). Prize Pack #3: A copy of John’s apple muffin recipe, three Brazilian wish bracelets, two I’m Still Here stickers, and a signed, personalized copy of a book of your choice (Idlewild, What it Takes or Hush). Prize Pack #4: A copy of John’s apple muffin recipe, three Brazilian wish bracelets, two I’m Still Here stickers, and signed copies of book cards. So the Brazilian wish bracelets are also known as Bahia Bands. I really wanted to have a little taste of a Brazilian tradition in honor of Joaquim, but also something my friends and I loved to do when we were kids when I lived in Brazil. Bahia Bands are a good luck charm. You wrap the wish bracelet around your wrist and make three knots, with one wish for each knot. You leave it on until it falls off, at which time your wishes should come true 😉 Additional side note: if you pre-order the paperback copy from Interlude Press you get the e-book for free right now, so that’s exciting. I’m so excited to share this book, which Foreword Reviews gave a 5 Star Review to, and which Kirkus Reviews said was “A realistic look at living and loving in the context of mental illness by an #ownvoices author that doesn’t lose sight of the romance.” So if you have or want to pre-order, email me your receipt at judemsierra@gmail.com with the subject line “PRE ORDER TINY” For buy links, head over here Posted in A Tiny Piece of Something Greater, contest, giveaway, interlude press, lgbtq fiction, lgbtq romance, lgbtqia fiction, lqbtq fiction, lqbtq romance, m/m fiction, m/m romance, presale \| Tagged A Tiny Piece of Something Greater, brazil, Foreword Reviews, giveaway, interlude press, Kirkus Reviews, lgbt romance, LGBTQAI+ romance, mental illness, own voices, pre-order \| Leave a reply Book Review: The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths and Magic Posted on September 11, 2017 by Jude Sierra Desperate to pay for college, Bridger Whitt is willing to overlook the peculiarities of his new job—entering via the roof, the weird stacks of old books and even older scrolls, the seemingly incorporeal voices he hears from time to time—but it’s pretty hard to ignore being pulled under Lake Michigan by… mermaids? Worse yet, this happens in front of his new crush, Leo, the dreamy football star who just moved to town. When he discovers his eccentric employer Pavel Chudinov is an intermediary between the human world and its myths, Bridger is plunged into a world of pixies, werewolves, and Sasquatch. The realm of myths and magic is growing increasingly unstable, and it is up to Bridger to ascertain the cause of the chaos, eliminate the problem, and help his boss keep the real world from finding the world of myths. Interlude Press Webstore // Amazon // Barnes and Noble // Apple // Target // Kobo // Smashwords // Book Depository // Indiebound F.T. Lukens is an author that never disappoints. Her Broken Moon Series (The Star Host and Ghosts & Ashes) remain absolute favorites of mine. Lukens is truly gifted with prose style that not only builds worlds effortlessly, but that create clear pictures for the readers. There’s an ease to her style that creates a cinematic experience for the reader. The very first page of this book had me laughing out loud. Bridger’s internal monologue builds his character from the start. Bridger is immediately endearing. He’s clever and also very much a teenager. Lukens captures the feeling of adolescence — Bridger’s struggle with his sexuality as he begins to sort it out, his loneliness, his fears and insecurities — balancing them with his humor and to be frank, downright adorable self. It’s impossible not to root for him. The tensions and development of Briger’s relationships throughout are handled beautifully. I clearly felt his fear of coming out to his mother and how the distance between them contributed to his loneliness. The friendship that blossoms from his work with Pavel brought tears to my eyes. Pavel is strange and changeable, but the affirmation and acceptance he brings to Briger was so necessary. I really appreciated that Lukens gave Briger an adult to help guide him and to show him support in his times of anxiety and the painful struggle of a difficult transitional age. Balancing new relationships, a new job, and Briger’s struggles felt very age appropriate. The way in which he began to build a relationship with Leo foiled with his falling out with his best friend (name) bring to mind how it felt to be seventeen and figuring out navigating love and friendship. Additionally, there are the myths and magic. I loved that Lukens balanced a coming of age story that was so relateable with this magical world. There was no part of introducing or immersing the reader in this world that felt cumbersome. Here we have world building executed by a very skilled reader: no clunky exposition, no moments that dragged as the reader navigated her world. The resolution of the plot regarding the increased appearance of mythical and magical creatures felt a little rushed, but it didn’t diminish my enjoyment of this novel at all. There’s a quality to Bridger and the humor infused throughout reminded me of David Levithan’s Boy Meets Boy, but on it’s own terms. For readers who want YA fiction that captures the ups and downs, the insecurities and joys of adolescence, this book is a must. I could not recommend it more. F.T. Lukens is an author of Young Adult fiction who got her start by placing second out of ten thousand entries in a fan-community writing contest. A sci-fi enthusiast, F.T. loves Star Trek and Firefly and is a longtime member of her college’s science-fiction club. She holds degrees in Psychology and English Literature and has a love of cheesy television shows, superhero movies, and writing. F.T. lives in North Carolina with her husband, three kids, and three cats. Her first two novels in the Broken Moon series, The Star Host and Ghosts & Ashes, were published by Duet Books. Posted in book review, F.T Lukens, interlude press, lqbtq fiction, lqbtq romance, m/m fiction \| Tagged book review, F.T Lukens, interlude press, YA \| Leave a reply Book Review: Storm Season by Pene Henson Posted on February 7, 2017 by Jude Sierra Blurb: The great outdoors isn’t so great for Sydney It-Girl Lien Hong. It’s too dark, too quiet, and there are spiders in the toilet of the cabin she is sharing with friends on the way to a New South Wales music festival. To make matters worse, she’s been separated from her companions and taken a bad fall. With a storm approaching, her rescue comes in the form of a striking wilderness ranger named Claudia Sokolov, whose isolated cabin, soulful voice and collection of guitars bely a complicated history. While they wait out the weather, the women find an undeniable connection—one that puts them both on new trajectories that last long after the storm has cleared. I was provided with a copy by Interlude Press in return for an honest review Purchase at: Interlude Press / Amazon / Smashwords / Barnes and Noble / iTunes / Book Depository / Kobo / IndieBound I have been so eagerly waiting for this novel for months. Henson’s previous novel, Into the Blue is a deep favorite of mine – both because she made me fall for the characters so easily, but because I am absolutely in love with her craft. Storm Season is a gorgeous work of art. Here we have a plot that could easily devolve into a series of cliché tropes. Rather, Henson takes these themes and tropes: women who seem to be opposites at first glance; stranded in a cabin during a storm; the transformative power of particular human interactions, and makes them unique and believable and fresh. Henson’s writing style is deceptively simple. She often employs short sentences, descriptions in what could easily be staccato or disjointed moment. Rather, she uses this skillfully to draw the reader in. It has the effect of stripping a layer of separation between the story and the reader. We are drawn into an intimacy with the story, whether it’s a description of the Australian bush or of two women falling for each other. When we meet them, Claudie and Lien appear to be complete opposites. Henson takes us through discovering them, and them discovering themselves and each other, skillfully enough that we slide into the realization that these women are similar in so many ways; that circumstance (and Henson’s craft) foiled them in particular ways when we met them, but that at their hearts, they are beautifully compatible. I don’t want to spoil the turn the story takes in it’s second half, but know that it is executed perfectly. By this point in the story, Henson has taken us beyond simply longing for Claudie and Lien to be together. We’re rooting for them as individuals who are growing just as much. As with Henson’s previous novel, this book has a lovely diverse cast that is obviously thoughtfully included for the sake of story. These clearly would be Lien and Claudie’s people. This is a representation of a slice of life, and it easily, without fanfare, reflects diversity in life. Love it. Also, someone please donate money to my “I must go to Australia right now”, fund. Because a lifelong wish because an intense, burning need while reading this book. I fell in love with the landscape and people in this book. One day, hopefully, I’ll get to do it in real life. For now, I’ll revisit this book over and over, savoring every word. Posted in book recommendation, book review, F/f Fiction, f/f Romance, interlude press, Into the Blue, lgbtqia fiction, lqbtq fiction, lqbtq romance, pene henson, review \| Leave a reply Beautiful Staples, Building Roots. Posted on January 5, 2017 by Jude Sierra “Asher, tell me what you used to do,” Tyler says one night.Work is done; they’re sitting in the breakroom and eating, finally. Tyler is starving. While it’s encouraging, from a business standpoint, that he had no chance to take a break and eat because they were busy, he does need food. Asher took one look at his face and made him dinner. Claudia wandered out as soon as she’d finished her work, which is not unusual. Tyler usually thinks he’ll go too as soon as work is done, but often he finds himself lingering. Lately, even with his friends, Tyler feels lonely. He’s not able to put his finger on a reason, other than that he feels changed. He’s still the driven boy who worked his way through college, but he’s now driven in a different direction. He gets the impression that his work in a restaurant seems transient and directionless to those who’ve known him all along. “Um…” Asher puts his fork down and thinks. “We used to go to the cider mill.” “Seriously?” Tyler struggles not to laugh. Sometimes it’s crazy, the reminders of how different their worlds are. They’ve lived in the same area for their whole lives, and yet Tyler is amazed at how different their experiences are. The culture gap between the city and the suburbs is absurd sometimes. “Yeah.” Asher lifts a shoulder. He rolls his eyes playfully. “It was fun. We’d pick apples. John loved making apple spice muffins.” Asher looks down. “What?” Tyler prompts. Asher shakes his head. “I don’t know. I haven’t eaten those muffins in years. They were my favorite. He’d…” Tyler stays still. “He used to wake me up with them. He’d bring a plate into the room to me.” Tyler bites his lip. He’s never experienced the loss Asher has. By the time Tyler’s father left them it was a relief. He’d felt heartbroken over the pain he’d put Tyler’s family through, yes, but not the loss. Tyler is by no means unfeeling, but he’d never realized how long the sharp ache of grief might last. “You don’t have to talk to me about this if you aren’t comfortable,” Tyler says when the silence carries, “but I hope you know I want to be here to hear you.” “Thank you.” Asher’s eyes are everywhere but on Tyler. He takes a deep breath. “It’s not… I don’t know. Missing John isn’t like it used to be. I don’t want to say I’m used to it, but I do feel as though I’ve moved past it. Or I did think so.” “Did?” “I’ve been remembering him more lately.” Asher picks up his fork and pushes his food around, then puts it down. “I guess I was so busy or lost in work I didn’t let myself think about things.” “I’m sorry. I’m always asking questions.” “No.” Asher looks at him. “I should… I should want to let myself remember the good things, right?” “Yeah. I think so,” Tyler says. In Asher’s eyes is an honest sadness; so much was laid open. “Thank you.” Asher is one of the most closed off people Tyler’s ever known; the way he’s slowly unfolding is revelatory. “For trusting me enough to talk to me about this.” “I wonder if I have that recipe.” “Why? You gonna make them?” Tyler asks. “I don’t know. Maybe.” This time Asher does take a bite of his food. “Maybe I’ll go pick some apples. Get some real cider and bring it back. We can all have some spiced cider.” “Real cider?” Tyler asks. “You know, the unpasteurized kind that doesn’t taste like cloudy apple juice.” “I’ve never had cider,” Tyler admits. Asher looks at him. “Never done any of that shit.” “Want to?” Asher asks, then looks as if he wishes he hadn’t. Tyler wants to touch his hand but doesn’t. “Yeah.” Tyler wants to get Asher out of Idlewild. Wants to coax those smiles and enjoy the sense of waking he sees come over Asher from time to time. “I’m down.” Yesterday, my family got the news that the apple orchard my family has been getting our fall apples and Halloween pumpkins at for years has been sold to a home developer. This orchard holds countless memories for my family — my boys cried when they found out. I love this place: the pictures in this aesthetic are ones I and others have taken while there. It’s not fancy, but it’s fun. It was also the inspiration for Asher and Tyler’s first trip to pick apples together. Which, of course, led to the apple muffin scene (blog post titled, ahem, Idlewild Food Porn Sneak Peek). In my mind, I’d envisioned this being a place they would go to every year much as we do. They would take their kids and build memories and this, like so many beautiful staples of Michigan life, would be one of their roots. Luckily, I suppose, these men live in a make believe world where they can exist in perpetuity. Maybe I’ll write them, one day, taking one of their children there for the first time, and I’ll get to hold on to that little bit. Although, yes, above isn’t the actual scene in the book where they go to the orchard, the importance of those moments and that story building is here. Tyler learning how to understand Asher’s grief. Asher beginning to let himself reconnect to his former life and self — beginning his journey to healing. Tyler and Asher beginning to build something they don’t have a name for just yet. My novels, Hush, What it Takes and Idlewild are all available for purchase through multiple retailers (links on my book page). Posted in Book: Idlewild, excerpt, Idlewild, interlude press, lgbtq fiction, lgbtq romance, lgbtqia fiction, lqbtq fiction, lqbtq romance, m/m fiction, m/m romance, Michigan \| Tagged Book: Idlewild, excerpts, lgbtq fiction, lgbtq romance, m/m fiction, Michigan \| Leave a reply Idlewild Cut Chapter Posted on December 31, 2016 by Jude Sierra It’s a New Year already for some, and for others, it’s on the horizon. Want to ring in the New Year with some bonus materials? Here you go! This was originally Chapter 20 of Idlewild. We get to meet Asher’s parents and get some insight into Asher’s relationship with his faith. Laura Stone (who writes amazing books y’all) described Asher as “a roll-your-sleeves-up kind of you-can’t-tell-me-what-to do person” which is totally true. This chapter gives us a taste of those origins. “Asher,” Tyler says, swinging through the door, “there’s a couple out in the restaurant asking for you.” “Regulars?” Asher asks without looking at him. “I don’t think so. I’ve never seen them before,” Tyler says he picks up and puts down a paperweight that’s on the desktop. He rifles through some papers and shuffles them around before putting them back down. Asher leans back in his chair and watches him. Tyler has seemed a little off ever since he went to his mother’s for dinner last week, and Asher can’t put his finger on what it is. He thinks that normally he’d ask, but with everything new between them and undefined, the ground between them is boggy and unstable. He waits for Tyler to look him in the eyes but he doesn’t. “And they want me?” Asher asks “That’s what they said,” Tyler says. “Alrighty-then.” Asher stands brushes past him on his way out of the office. Asher would be the first to admit that he doesn’t understand what is going on between them. But he wants to. While that push and pull between them usually exciting, some days it’s confusing. When they’re together Asher feels more alive than he has in years. Tyler is addictive; no matter how many times Asher says he’s going to sit him down to talk and figure this thing out, Tyler touches him and what he’s told himself is right dissipates under those finger; Tyler seems the most right thing in these moments. But he hesitates to push Tyler emotionally, afraid that he might spook him or break some spell. Instead he waits quietly and watches. Asher doesn’t spare a thought for who the couple may be, which he berates himself for as soon as gets to the front of house. Sitting in a booth tucked into the front corner by the window are his parents. His father is slowly sipping a mug of his usual straight up coffee; black, no sugar and no cream. His mother has her hands folded neatly on the table as she watches the thin crowd of Christmas sightseers stream past the window. He wonders what it took for his father to convince her to come out here. What she’s thinking right now. If she feels safe, how threatened by her memories of Detroit, as well as the memories she’s been handed by her family throughout her life. “Hey! What are you doing here?” he asks, infuse his tone with happiness. He must not do a very good job. His father’s mouth turns down a little bit; it’s part rueful and part displeased. Isaac Schenck’s face was always the most expressive Asher had ever seen – until he met Tyler. His father can appear both happy and sad. Confused. Angry…any number of things, and often all at once. He’s terrible about talking about his feelings however. Either he thinks his face does enough talking, or he can’t control it. Still Asher slides into the booth next to his mother. He smiles when the familiar scent of her favorite perfume, floral and vanilla, wraps around him. They both look well; his father’s hair thins more and more every time he sees him, but his lean frame is healthy and fit. His mother, Julie, is still tiny and lovely with soft curves and rich brown hair it is shorter. “We’ve come to give you a little belated Hanukah present,” his mother says. She rifles through her oversized purse until she finds two flat packages. They’re wrapped in blue and white paper; the corner of one has torn, a little damaged in transit. Asher’s smile is automatic; he hadn’t expected this. He had toyed with the idea of driving out to West Bloomfield to see his parents for a night or perhaps a meal but hadn’t pick up the phone to make those plans. He picks up the package. “Thank you,” Asher says. He opens the present gently, lifting the tape with a careful finger and trying not to damage the paper. It’s a habit born of many years of his mother trying to save paper to reuse it. She always hated the idea of all that pretty paper going to waste. The care is useless — the paper is already torn — but still he does it. In his mother’s presence he becomes a little boy again. Inside he finds a bag of Hanukah gelt and two CD’s. His parents have never caught up to the idea that CDs have mostly phased out, that now everybody stored their music on various kinds of technology. His computer doesn’t have a DVD drive. This is music he’ll never listen to either. But that’s okay because it is the thought that counts. His parents have made the effort, his mom has come down into a city she’s terrified of. He could count on both hands the number of times his mother has been here as long as he remembers. She grew up in Detroit as a girl, and yet he has no stories of hers from that time. Although he had not expected his parents and although he knew there was a slight chance – the slightest chance – that he would go to see them, he’s glad now that he decided to get them presents, even if he planned on mailing them. “If you’ll give me a minute I’ll run upstairs and get your presents,” he says. This makes his father smile. Maybe it’s because Asher is extending a little bit of thoughtfulness and care. Asher has withheld himself and his own love from his parents. As a child – and if he admits as a teenager and young man – he always ached for his father’s unconditional love, but thought it wasn’t granted. He came to understand, especially with John’s guidance, that it wasn’t unconditional love he was searching for. It was a sense of family that he always longed for without understanding why, or what. Perhaps it was influence of television and media of stories told by his friends of what parenting and love and a home should feel like. Asher was incredibly lucky to find this with John, and perhaps he should have been able to extend the kindness he found there to his parents. His coming out was very difficult for them and it had been a struggle for them to figure out how to put their faith together with who he was. Their own reconciliation between their Jewish faith and their desire to provide a community that would still welcome him took a long time; too long for a scared teenage boy. As an adult he can recognize the complexity of unconditional love because his parents chose to change everything about the way they understood the world in order to support him. But watching that struggle while in the middle of his own very painful fight was isolating for him as a teenager. Asher still practiced and believed then, but he recognizes that this was when he started to feel a rift with his faith. Asher passes through the kitchen at a fast clip. He waves to Claudia when she starts to talk to him to stave her off. He thunders up the stairs and when he gets to his room he has to rifle through many things in order to find the presents. Apparently he had had them in the plastic set of drawers where he keeps his clothes. In his hurry he causes a few out to tumble out, messing up the rest. But he smiles. Just knowing that the clothes were folded means Tyler’s been through his laundry again, which warms him. He’s not sure if Tyler’s interference is a comment on his own housekeeping skills, but he recognizes Tyler’s innate desire to make people happy as well as to make order out of his world. Tyler told him recently how much he loves Asher’s smell. Imagining Tyler holding his shirt to catch the slightest lingering smell curls, lovely and welcome, in his stomach. It closeness that goes beyond quick fucks and fleeting touches. The present he bought for his parents aren’t wrapped yet and Asher has no wrapping paper. He searches for some newspaper though he’s perfectly aware his mother won’t appreciate that. He doesn’t have much choice but to carry them down unwrapped. Asher sits again and hands his father his gift – a Tigers baseball hat – and hands his mother the bottle of Joop! perfume. Whenever he catches that scent in the restaurant or in a store, he thinks of her with fondness. This year has made this nostalgia stronger than resentment. “I’m sorry they’re not wrapped,” he says. “That’s fine honey,” his mother says. “This is so thoughtful. I was almost out of it.” “Thank you son,” his father says. He looks into Asher’s eyes and it’s clear it’s sincere. There’s a moment of easiness after Asher give them the presents. They make comfortable small talk until Asher decides to ask if they want to stay to eat. “Sure honey. That would be nice,” his mother says. His father wants to argue but he takes a breath and then nods. From across the restaurant he can see Claudia and Tyler behind the bar chatting while Tyler wipes down the bottles and sets them back on the shelves. The restaurant isn’t too busy – only about a quarter full. When Tyler catches his eye, Asher nods him over. Tyler grabs two menus then threads through the tables toward them lightly and gracefully. Asher has watched his body for months; it’s a marvel – awkward and off with a rhythm when he dances, but still somehow eye-catching. In moments when he’s not over-thinking and when he’s completely unselfconscious there’s a fluid loveliness to the way he moves his limbs. “Hello folks!” Tyler says brightly. “How are we all doing today?” Oh, Asher is so smitten. He hates to use that word: he’s a 32 year old man — almost 10 years older than Tyler — and that’s not at all what this was meant to be. But Tyler’s charisma can’t be denied. He never speaks like this when he’s not on the floor. His body language is so different. Tyler’s changeability intrigues Asher more than he cares to admit. So many times he thinks that Tyler is a puzzle to be taken apart or to be put back together; Asher is never quite sure and that keeps him so interested. Immediately he sees that his father has a reaction to Tyler. Asher is so comfortable with and used to the way that Tyler carries himself; the light lilting sweetness to his voice, the way he holds his hands and smiles when he talks. He can’t imagine anyone meeting Tyler and not assuming that he’s gay. For a man with so many facets, there are some Tyler rarely changes. Asher loves that. But it’s the sort of thing that his father has a terrible time hiding a reaction to. It had taken so much for him to accept Asher – so much more work for him that was for his mother. But Asher was in no way obvious. He never had to hide that about himself. Before Asher can say anything though, Tyler sees it. Maybe it’s a slight stiffening and his father’s limbs or the face he almost disguises but quite catch. It’s fascinating how Tyler’s posture immediately changes. He hands out the menus and when he speaks again there’s a subtle difference, the light lisp is gone and the way he shapes his speech so that it has a completely different cadence. Perhaps it’s only obvious to Asher because he spends so much time with Tyler. He hopes his parents won’t catch the difference, but he does. It makes him sad and so resentful yet again. He resists the urge to confront his father Asher holds his tongue and takes a deep breath. Gives his parents a moment to peruse the menu. Tyler asks if they need suggestions and points out his favorite. His mother smiles and orders that. His father does not. When Tyler walks away it’s as if he’s a different man. At the bar Claudia must have been watching them; Asher can tell by her eyebrows and her still hands are holding the damp rag Tyler has been using to wipe the bottles. Asher tears his gaze away back to find his father examining him. Really looking, as if he can see what Asher’s been thinking. For one wild moment Asher wants to lay everything bare, to embarrass him. There’s knowing on paper that someone is gay and then knowing that a person actually does gay things. That he does them with men like Tyler, who he finds unbearably sexy, who he finds sweet and captivating and who draws him so often, a moth helpless to flame. When they’re together all Asher can think about is how beautiful Tyler is when he submits to his own pleasure. Claudia brings their food out, for which Asher is glad. Asher hopes Tyler’s choice not to come back out and to put some distance between the perceptions others place on his body, the slightest violence that people’s judgement and dislike do when they land on his skin and worm their way into his heart. Asher remembers fighting that feeling in his own home; months and months of struggle with his identity with a knowledge that eventually he could longer hide who he was. But Asher’s had a whole hell of a lot of privilege in his natural presentation. Men like Tyler often suffer microaggressions from the moment of a first glance. Asher does his best to wind up their lunch, impatient to leave the table. He does love his parents, but he has a limit. Seeing his father’s reaction to Tyler has not helped. He’s glad that his parents came and that they had a small moment to reconnect, but he wants them out of the bar now. Idlewild is safe space that he and John created. The pride sticker on the door and a staff that won’t compromise should indicate that. Asher is always mild mannered but he has asked patrons who make homophobic comments or behaved in particularly degrading or hurtful ways toward any member of his staff to leave immediately. He can’t be as harsh with his father as that, but he has to resist the strong urge to do so. This year has been difficult in so many ways. But I’ve been lucky to start the year publishing a book I’m very proud of (What it Takes) and ending the year publishing this book. The support I get from my publisher (Interlude Press) and from readers and friends is priceless. Thank you all for coming on this ride with me! Many thanks to Naomi Tajedler for double checking this passage. Hush, What it Takes and Idlewild are all available for purchase through multiple retailers (links on my book page). Order through Interlude Press for an upgrade on shipping. Posted in Bonus Materials, Book: Idlewild, interlude press, lgbtq fiction, lgbtq romance, lqbtq fiction, lqbtq romance, m/m fiction, m/m romance \| Tagged Bonus Materials, Book: Idlewild, interlude press, Kirkus Best Books, lgbtq books, lgbtq fiction, lgbtq romance, m/m fiction, m/m romance \| Leave a reply Posted on October 28, 2016 by Jude Sierra This week I received just a lovely review from Kirkus (ahhh!!). “Sierra has created a very natural and psychologically astute portrayal of a romantic relationship, by turns funny, delightful, & painful…A lovely, finely wrought romance that reminds us that to truly love another, we must know our own hearts.” For the full review, head on over here. This book was hella hard to write, so this is just lovely validation, and I hope enticing for you all 😀 Idlewild is now available to pre-order from the IP Web Store and other online book retailers. Pre-order the print edition direct from IP and get the multi-format eBook free using the discount code IDLEWILD. Both print and eBook must be in your shopping cart for the code to be valid. Furthermore, I am running a contest: email me proof of purchase (judemsierra@gmail.com) and you’ll get a personalized postcard from me, and will be entered to win a signed copy of Idlewild when it comes out (December 1st). Posted in book review, Book: Idlewild, giveaway, Idlewild, interlude press, lgbtq fiction, lgbtq romance, lgbtqia fiction, lqbtq fiction, lqbtq romance, m/m fiction, m/m romance, presale \| Tagged giveaway, Idlewild, interlude press, Kirkus, lgbt fiction, lgbt romance, lgbtq fiction, lgbtq romance, review \| Leave a reply Now Available for Pre-Order: Idlewild When Idlewild was a nascent but tangible dream, finally Asher understood what he could do with that fire: create change in a city so many people had given up on. Asher Schenck and his husband John opened their downtown gastropub at the start of Detroit’s revival. Now, five years after John’s sudden death, Asher is determined to pull off a revival of his own. In a last ditch attempt to bring Idlewild back to life, he fires everyone and hires a new staff. Among them is Tyler Heyward, a recent college graduate in need of funds to pay for med school. Tyler is a cheery balm for Asher’s soul, and their relationship quickly shifts from business to friendship. When they fall for each other, it is not the differences of race or class that challenge their love, but the ghosts and expectations of their respective pasts. Will they remain stuck or move toward a life neither of them has allowed himself to dream about? Price: $16.99 print / $6.99 multi-format ebook Details: Trade paperback, 6″x9″ Pages/Words: 250 // 72,500 ISBN: 978-1-945053-07-8 print // 978-1-945053-08-5 ebook US/Canada: If you place both the print and ebook versions in your cart and order before December 1, 2016, you will receive the multi-format eBook for free with the discount code IDLEWILD. International: Order the print edition by February 1, 2016 from your favorite book retailer and receive free multi-format eBook by submitting a copy of your receipt to contact@interludepress.com. Giveaway! If you show me proof of purchase, you’ll receive a personalized postcard from me and be entered to win a signed copy of Idlewild! Posted in book release, Book: Idlewild, giveaway, interlude press, lgbtq fiction, lgbtq romance, lgbtqia fiction, lqbtq fiction, lqbtq romance, m/m fiction, m/m romance, presale \| Tagged Book: Idlewild, giveaway, interlude press, lgbt fiction, lgbt romance, lgbtq books, lgbtq fiction, lgbtq romance \| Leave a reply Posted on July 1, 2016 by Jude Sierra I’m gonna start July off with a bang! Or some other fireworks holiday kind of metaphor that’s terrible… Rounding up some info: my books are 25% at Smashwords! So if you’ve been waiting for a great time to grab a copy of Hush or What it Takes, go for it! If you want LOTS of great books, Interlude Press has some amazing books coming up that are on sale — all of their pre-order books — which includes Pene Henson’s upcoming novel, Into the Blue. I have to write this book a proper review, but for now, just LOOK at the gorgeous cover. This book is lush and beautiful and will just grab your heart. It got a starred review in Publishers Weekly and has gotten some great reviews ahead of it’s release — so I promise you, this book is really something very special. You can preorder Into the Blue in print and e-book format, and I cannot recommend it more! As for the rest, who knows? We are hard at work on Idlewild (yay!) and I am messing with an idea for a fourth book I am SO EXCITED FOR, which will be my Camp NaNo project. Wish me luck and motivation! Finally, I am going to encourage everyone to get involved in the 1000 Book Challenge. Interlude Press and The Trevor Project have partnered to raise money for The Trevor Project and to get LGBT YA into libraries, head over here to find ways you can support this awesome project. Posted in book recommendation, hush, Idlewild, interlude press, Into the Blue, lgbtq fiction, lqbtq fiction, lqbtq romance, NaNoWriMo, pene henson, romance, sale \| Tagged 1000 Book Challenge, book recommendation, book recommendations, Book: What it Takes, hush, interlude press, Into the Blue, Killian Brewer, lgbtq fiction, lgbtq romance, m/m fiction, m/m romance, pene henson, sale, What it takes \| 1 Reply Andrew and Milo Exposed Posted on March 20, 2016 by Jude Sierra The things you didn’t know! Today I thought it might be fun to give y’all some little insight tidbits into my main characters from What it Takes that you wouldn’t get in the book. When I did my twitter takeover on Interlude’s twitter account a bit ago, I had a couple of readers ask me what it was like to fit twenty years of story into one book. In a word, hard! It really meant judicious storytelling and knowing a whole bunch of stuff that I didn’t have room to write in. There was some fun character stuff — sketches and the like — that I did before the book came out and for my VBT I thought I’d share. First though, to set the scene, can we look at some pictures of these boys first? I love to use Pintrest to find inspiration, even if I have a pretty clear idea of what the characters look like. Milo was a little hard to pin down — I have a few pictures that have elements of who he is, but this one is a great one, what I imagine he’d look like at twenty. Make his hair a darker and more auburn red and his eyes a little more slate blue and bam! As for Andrew…I’d never heard of Alex Pettyfur until I started trolling around for Andrew inspiration but OH YES COME TO MAMA. This man. Perfection for Andrew: So what’s the skinny on the character secrets? Well for starters, Milo hates to have people sing Happy Birthday to him. He never got that really at home and it always made him feel too seen elsewhere. He also has really deeply hidden and over the top dream wedding fantasies. Not even Andrew knows about that when they’re kids. Milo also always wanted a Malamute puppy. He wasn’t allowed to have pets as a kid, but when he was ten her read a book about large dogs and fell in love with a picture of one. His list of reasons as an adult for why it would make sense to get one include that they’re good family dogs and laid back, but secretly it’s because they “talk” back when you talk to them. He’s seen videos on YouTube and it’s adorable. As for Andrew, he secretly writes weird, awful dystopian novels that even he doesn’t like. In the back of his mind it’s because they remind him of Milo. Partly that’s because he doesn’t understand the genre and he thinks that’s something Milo might like based on the kids of books he does like to read. As we see in What it Takes, their reading (and video game) tastes do not really line up. Also, Andrew once harbored a really intense, brief crush on Demi Lovato. He’s still not sure why, considering that he’s pretty much always known he was gay. Maybe it was the blue hair phase, or knowing all of the stuff she’s overcome. She just generally seems kind of badass. Plus, even as a gay man he can admit she’s got a great body. Both Hush andWhat it Takes are available for purchase now at: Interlude Press Web Store Amazon, All Romance, Barnes & Noble, Book Depository, Apple iBookstore, Smashwords, and Independent Bookstores Posted in Andrew Witherell, Book: What It Takes, character, lgbtq fiction, lqbtq fiction, lqbtq romance, m/m fiction, m/m romance, Milo Graham, origins, romance, writing \| Tagged Andrew Witherell, Character sketch, interlude press, lgbtq fiction, m/m fic, m/m romance, Milo Graham, What it takes, writing \| Leave a reply Banner Time Posted on March 9, 2016 by Jude Sierra Let’s talk visual inspiration for What it Takes; in pictures and an excerpt. (Say it like you’d say Hammer Time and then sing that song to yourself for a moment. Go on, it’ll feel great!) “The wind is up, but the beach is deserted. This has always been a quieter one, thanks to a longer walk through the dunes. There are sandbars far into the water at high tide and the sand is mostly exposed at low tide. A line of pebbles sweeps in an arc above the waterline, and below it is a second arc of seaweed. The tide is mostly out. The dunes wear their usual blend of pretty purple and white flowers and sharp grasses. Milo sits a few feet above the rock line and pulls on his sweater. The sun is blinding off the water, but he wants to be blinded, wants to be forced out of his headspace. It’s so quiet, save for the agitated water. Legs crossed, Milo pulls himself up straight. He closes his eyes and ignores the swirling colors behind his eyelids. He counts a slow breath in, three beats, then exhales for three. Takes a three-beat pause before breathing in. He imagines his breath as a triangle and projects that shape from his body. He lets his senses take in the beach, the quiet, the water, the grit of the sand whipped up by the waves. Tension seeps out of him when he exhales. He lets it go. Nothing is taken from him, nothing is forced. He can count these breaths as he wants. He suspends himself in the pauses: pictures a white canvas, bleeding jumbled.images of worry and anxiety, reds and blacks and angry oranges slowly dripping off, as if washed away by rain. When he opens his eyes again, he’s calmer. That buzzing, anxious feeling is gone. The seaweed has been swallowed by the sea. Tide’s coming in. Milo watches it. The water begins to run in a slow progressing rivulet in a channel between the rocks. As the water creeps ever closer, it rises over uneven sandbars until it meets in the middle of that small channel, eventually overflowing and overrunning the strip of sand in the middle. Before it’s gone, Milo walks into the cold water. The rocks are rough under the soles of his feet. They’re thin-skinned against the sand; when he was a kid they’d been callused and used to beach and forest. He searches out bigger, colorful rocks and tosses them up the beach. He finds a perfect half shell with pinks blending into white in the center. In the middle is a bright blue fleck of sand. He picks that up too. By the path into the dunes and back toward his car is a wrecked piece of driftwood, hollow and pale from sun-bleaching. He arranges the rocks on top, makes a pattern of colors with the shell on the end, a frangible beautiful thing, and then takes a picture. His mom will like that. The memory of making art of beach flotsam with Andrew haunts him.” p 145, What it Takes Last night I had awesome fun taking over the Interlude Press twitter and website, answering great questions about Hush, What it Takes and my secret third book. I’ll be rounding some of that up for y’all later, but I wanted to share this banner I made for social media (other than this website, which was made by actual professionals, so it looks more professional). An anonymous reader asked: I want to visit the setting of your book – it sounds so serene and beautiful. Is it a place you’ve always just imagined or is there an actual place that inspired it? My quick twitter answer was that the scenery and natural settings were inspired my visit to Wellfleet for a poetry retreat a few years ago. I’ve wanted to use the inspiration I got from that visit for a while. Wellfleet didn’t work, logistically, for this novel, but I wanted to use what I saw and experienced — so I invented the town of Santuit. While this is an invented town, the pictures in this banner are my own, taken from my trip. I have to admit that the log with stones was something I stumbled upon, I didn’t actually make that art the way that Milo did. That shell with the beautiful blue piece of sand is something I found as well. Unfortunately I didn’t take pictures of the forest they play in, but I assure you I did treck in there and see a lovely isolated pond; I did get to feel the hush of the trees and birds and the stillness of places people weren’t in. So for those of you who were curious about visuals, inspiration and place, here is some of the magic I experienced and built Milo’s healing around. Posted in Book: What It Takes, interlude press, lgbtq fiction, lgbtq romance, lgbtqia fiction, lqbtq fiction, lqbtq romance, m/m fiction, m/m romance, Milo Graham, origins, twitter takeover \| Tagged Book: What it Takes, interlude press, lgbtq books, lgbtq fiction, lgbtq romance, m/m fic, m/m fiction, m/m romance, What it takes \| Leave a reply For my WWC friends, I present the only right way to wear shoes. My tennis shoes are worse, but aesthetically so hideous my IG doesn’t deserve the torture. Hands down winner of the best white elephant gift of all time. I’ve never owned a Christmas sweater and sure, you could fit two of me in here but it is SHEER PERFECTION and I dare you to tell me otherwise. I love that most of these are me traveling. So many amazing conventions, met so many amazing authors. Got to spend time with my fav, @wintersjulian , passes my core exams and got through my last semester of coursework after 4y years of #gradschoolgrind This is a great reminder of what a fantastic year I had, despite a five month setback as I recovered from a concussion. Hopefully 2020 will see me writing again, traveling, taking the next steps in my academic career. #authorsofinstagram #authorlife #interludepress A minute ago she was literally chewing on my head to show affection/get attention. I can’t believe this little bean who is super crotchety and bossy and loving is 15. #catsofinstagram Book: Idlewild Book: What it Takes judesierra lgbtq books lgbtq romance m/m erotica m/m fic m/m fiction	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1358
__label__wiki	0.895665	0.895665	REVIEW: Mary Poppins Returns (2018) 23/12/2018 / Hughes Reviews / Leave a comment Directed by: Rob Marshall Starring: Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, Meryl Streep, Colin Firth, Dick Van Dyke. Written by Cameron Frew Mary Poppins is a curious thing. Depending on how you explain her, one would be forgiven for being slightly disturbed – a nanny who arrives out of nowhere flying out of the clouds on an umbrella, with seemingly magical powers and the ability to transport whomever she pleases into weird and wacky animated worlds. Disney turned P.L. Travers’ creation into a cinematic legend, however, beaming with warmth, peppy energy and a rigid stance on manners that taught the virtues of decorum and imagination as a pair. It was the perfect treat for the children and adults of 1964 – now more than 50 years later, cinema has given way to a sequel. Will you require a spoonful of sugar to put it over? No, this medicine is an immensely pleasant time all on its own. Michael and Jane Banks (Ben Whishaw and Emily Mortimer) are now fully-fledged grown-ups. The latter organises rallies for the working class, the former isn’t so content. After losing his wife, he’s saddled with the task of trying to earn a living at a bank under the scrupulous but seemingly generous eye of William “Weatherall” Wilkins (Colin Firth) and raising his three children (Pixie Davies, Nathanael Saleh and Joel Dawson). Life is getting particularly hard as untenable bills mount. Then, as luck would have it, from the breaking clouds flies down Mary Poppins (Emily Blunt) to look after the Banks children – and their children. From the murky, familiar opening shots of an industrial London, there’s a keen sense of welcome in the picture. Not just welcoming new and old audiences, but welcoming its roots, the look, the feel, the style, the mood. Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Broadway superstar from In the Heights and Hamilton, plays a huge role in fuelling the charisma machine, leading us into “the days of the Great Slump” with a pep and a jive. He has a breathless allure, the sort of birth-given gift that can’t be truly explained; he’s simply a diamond of the industry. Whishaw and Mortimer are uncannily believable siblings, both sharing similar ticks and resonant chemistry that’s neither overpowering nor weak. The Newsroom star brings a little of that anxious energy in a likeable turn, but Whishaw has far more to do. That soft-spoken voice which propelled Paddington into our hearts is still around, but the nuance in his performance is quite impressive; at times he’s overcome with giddy joy, at others he’s harrowed with anguish and rage as events out with control cause continuous hardship. There’s a constantly sad undercurrent, the writers (David Magee, Rob Marshall and John Deluca) reminding you of the children’s endless devotion to their mother’s ethos – “That’s what mother would do” you hear them say. But in respecting this grief, in a very accessible way, the filmmakers untangle that knot of emotion. Of course, they’re gifted the most supreme of helping hands in the form of Blunt, who in one of the most supercalifragilisticexpialadocious efforts this year, totally embodies the spirit of Poppins, and then some. Julie Andrews won the Oscar for the role, and it won’t be a surprise if there’s a Best Actress nomination on the cards this time. Punctilious and genteel, kind and firm, a queen of decorum and advocate of the imagination, Blunt is a revelation. Soon we’re into ebullient animated-land, a mixture of modernistic visual effects-driven sequences and old-time, classic hand-drawn works that blend live-action and art in the finest display since Who Framed Roger Rabbit. The way writer-and-director Marshall and cinematographer Dion Beebe (who worked on the very different but insanely brilliant Collateral) orchestrate such dazzling set-pieces, packed with stunning choreography and warmly impressive animation is nothing short of remarkable. There are visual gags aplenty that’ll only improve on repeat viewings too, any excuse to dive back into the bathtub. The song list is only impaired by the odd slightly overlong show tune, but the wild enthusiasm of them all is infectious, anchored on Marc Shaiman’s extravagantly grand composition that never feels anything less than an occasion. ’Trip a Little Light Fantastic’ is the finest number, an ensemble-belter that transports you into the cinema of old. That’s the thing, Mary Poppins Returns feels like an ode to a cherished time at the movies. It packs both the power to move the kids and the adults, tap everyone’s feet and widen all the grins. There are only a few little bits that nag; the more ornate animation exceeds far better than the CGI stuff, and there’s one joke that sticks around a long time not all that effectively until the admittedly funny pay off. But you can see why big names wanted to get involved; Firth is delicious as a pantomime villain, Meryl Streep makes an appearance, and watch out for Dick Van Dyke. Few sequels these days are quite as joyous. Blunt is sensational. On top of that, it’s pure Disney. Suppose when you consider the talent involved, there’s nowhere to go but up. CAMERON’S VERDICT: A Magical New Trailer For ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ Has Arrived “In Disney’s “Mary Poppins Returns,” an all new original musical and sequel, Mary Poppins is back to help the next generation of the Banks family find the joy and wonder missing in their lives following a personal loss. Emily Blunt stars as the practically-perfect nanny with unique magical skills who can turn any ordinary task into an unforgettable, fantastic adventure and Lin-Manuel Miranda plays her friend Jack, an optimistic street lamplighter who helps bring light—and life—to the streets of London.” Starring: Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, ssBen Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walkters, Colin Firth, Dick Van Dyke Release Date: December 21st, 2018 Reel Women: June UK Releases Written by Elena Morgan Welcome back to Reel Women, a monthly feature where we highlight the films that are being released in the UK this month that are written and/or directed by women. As ever this is a mixture of wide and smaller releases, so depending where in the country you are, some might be easier to see than others, and there’s a couple of Netflix Original films here too. All the release date information comes from Launching Films and all dates are correct at the time this post was written – we all know film releases can change at the last minute, especially for smaller films. This month there’s romantic comedies, documentaries, dramas, and one I’m personally very excited for – the Ocean’s spin-off. Directed by Bill Holderman Written by Bill Holderman and Erin Simms When four long-time friends (Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen) decide to read 50 Shades of Grey for the book club, they all get a whole new lease for life. Erin Simms is an actress and producer who worked as a part of the crew for such films as ‘A Walk in the Woods’ and ‘Pete’s Dragon’. ‘Book Club’ is her first produced screenplay. Ismael’s Ghosts Directed by Arnaud Desplechin Written by Arnaud Desplechin, Julie Peyr and Léa Mysius Ismael (Mathieu Amalric) is a filmmaker whose life is turned on its head when his wife (Marion Cotillard), who he hasn’t seen for over twenty years comes back into his life, disrupting his relationship. This is Julie Peyr’s second collaboration with Arnaud Desplechin and her tenth screenwriting credit. Léa Mysius is a writer and director of a number of short films. Her debut feature film, ‘Ava’, screened at the London Film Festival last year. Lost in Vagueness Directed by Sofia Olins A music documentary about Roy Gurvitz who created Lost Vagueness at Glastonbury and reinvigorated the festival. ‘Lost in Vagueness’ is Sofia Olins’ first feature-length documentary. She’s previously worked as a second unit director or assistant director on a variety of British television series including ‘Primeval’, ‘The IT Crowd’ and ‘Peep Show’. The Boy Downstairs Written and Directed by Sophie Brooks Diana (Zosia Mamet) is forced to reflect on her past relationship with Ben (Matthew Shear) when she unintentionally moves into the apartment above his. ‘The Boy Downstairs’ is Sophie Brooks first feature film. Set It Up Directed by Claire Scanlon Written by Katie Silberman Harper (Zoey Deutch) and Charlie (Glen Powell) are two stressed out assistants who each have a high maintenance boss, Kristen (Lucy Liu) and Rick (Taye Diggs). When they decide to play matchmaker, maybe they can spread some romance and get their freedom. Think of any big American comedy show of the past ten years and Claire Scanlon has probably directed at least one episode of it. Her directing credits include ‘The Office’, ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’, ‘Modern Family’ and ‘Fresh Off the Boat’. ‘Set It Up’ is her first feature film. Katie Silberman has previously produced comedy films ‘Hot Pursuit’ and ‘How to Be Single’. ‘Set It Up’ is her first feature-length screenplay to make it to the screen. Ocean’s 8 Directed by Gary Ross Written by Gary Ross and Olivia Milch Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock) gathers a crew to attempt to rob the Met Gala. Olivia Milch is a writer-director whose debut film, ‘Dude’, is a Netflix Original Film. As well as co-writing Ocean’s 8 she is also a co-producer on the film. Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat Directed by Sara Driver A documentary exploring the pre-fame years of American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, and how New York City its people and the shifting arts culture of the 1970s and ‘80s shaped his work. ‘Boom for Real’ is Sara Driver’s first documentary feature film and her first film in 15 years. Directed by Trudie Styler Written by Patrick J. Clifton and Beth Rigazio Despite attending an ultra-conservative high school, teenager Billy Bloom (Alex Lawther) decides to run for Homecoming Queen. Trudie Styler is an actress and producer and ‘Freak Show’ is her directorial feature debut. Beth Rigazio has previously written TV movies including the Disney Channel original movie, ‘Go Figure’. To Each, Her Own (aka Les Gouts et Les Couleurs) Directed by Myriam Aziza Written by Myriam Aziza, Denyse Rodriguez-Tomé Simone’s (Sarah Stern) been in a relationship with Claire (Julia Piaton) for years but has never come out to her family. Her brothers keep trying to set her up with men, her father’s a traditionalist and her mother is just a little bit eccentric – soon everything comes to ahead and Simone is forced to make some hard choices. ‘To Each, Her Own’ is a Netflix Original and is Myriam Aziza’s sixth film. She wrote, directed, edited and was cinematographer on her documentary film ‘L’an prochain à Jérusalem’. Denyse Rodriguez-Tomé previous screenwriting credits include ‘I Hate Love‘ which won the Award of the Youth in the French Film category at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival. Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms Written and Directed by Mari Okada Maquia (Manaka Iwami) is an immortal girl and when she ventures out into the world she meets Erial (Miyu Irino) a mortal boy, their friendship becomes an unbreakable bond that lasts throughout the years. ‘Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms’ is Mari Okada’s directorial debut but she’s written episodes for dozens of different anime. In 2011 Okada won the Animation Kobe Award, an award and event that aims to promote anime and other visual media. Directed by Debra Granik Written by Debra Granik and Anne Rosellini A father (Ben Foster) and his teenage daughter (Thomasin McKenzie) have an idyllic life living in a vast urban park in Oregon, until they are forced to re-join society. Debra Granik is the director of ‘Winter’s Bone’, a film she co-wrote with Anne Rosellini and which earned them both an Oscar nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. ‘Leave No Trace’ is their first feature film since ‘Winter’s Bone’ was released in 2010. Directed by Mandie Fletcher Written by Vanessa Davies, Mandie Fletcher and Paul de Vos Sarah’s (Beattie Edmondson) life is a bit of a mess and she really could do without the pug named Patrick her grandmother bequeathed her. As Sarah struggles to look after Patrick, find romance with his vet (Ed Skrein) and cope with a new job, Sarah realises that Patrick might just be helping her turn her life around. Mandie Fletcher has directed episodes of popular British comedies like ‘Black Adder the Third’, ‘Only Fools and Horses’, and ‘Miranda’ and her previous film was ‘Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie’. ‘Patrick’ is both Mandie Fletcher’s and Vanessa Davies’s first produced screenplay. Written and Directed by Isabel Coixet Set in a small English town in 1959, Florence (Emily Mortimer) decides to open a bookshop but is met with polite yet ruthless opposition. Isabel Coixet is a Spanish filmmaker with over 30 directing credits and 20 writing credits to her name. That’s thirteen films made by women being released in the UK in June. There’s something for everyone with animation, dramas, documentaries and a fair few romantic comedies. Personally, I’m looking forward to ‘Ocean’s 8′ and ‘Set It Up’, two films that have been on my radar for a while, but one I hadn’t heard of before researching this feature but definitely want to see is ‘Freak Show’ – the trailer makes it look like so much fun! A New Story Begins In The First Teaser Trailer For ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ “Mary Poppins Returns” stars: Emily Blunt as the practically-perfect nanny with unique magical skills who can turn any task into an unforgettable, fantastic adventure; Lin-Manuel Miranda as her friend Jack, an optimistic street lamplighter who helps bring light—and life—to the streets of London; Ben Whishaw as Michael Banks; Emily Mortimer as Jane Banks; and Julie Walters as the Banks’ housekeeper Ellen; with Colin Firth as Fidelity Fiduciary Bank’s William Weatherall Wilkins; and Meryl Streep as Mary’s eccentric cousin, Topsy. The film also introduces three new Banks’ children played by Pixie Davies, Nathanael Saleh and newcomer Joel Dawson. Angela Lansbury appears as the Balloon Lady, a treasured character from the PL Travers books and Dick Van Dyke is Mr. Dawes Jr., the retired chairman of the bank now run by Firth’s character.”	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1359
__label__wiki	0.842977	0.842977	in Sports news Damian Lillard Is The Number 1 Guard At His Position, Says Former Blazer by LandonBuford May 3, 2019, 7:10 pm 111 Views 0 Votes The Portland Trailblazers return home with their Western Conference Semi-Finals series against the Denver Nuggets tied 1-1 after they were able to rebound from a game one loss. In game two, their superstar Damian Lillard had a subpar game against the Nuggets with 14 points, four rebounds, and four assists. His backcourt mate C.J. McCullum chipped in 20 points, six rebounds, and assists as the Blazers the Nuggets 97-90. As for the Nuggets, their MVP candidate Nikola Jokić came back down to earth after having a monstrous game one. In game two, Jokić scored 16 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, and dished out seven dimes. Jokić’s frontcourt mate Paul Millsap poured in 14 points and nabbed 11 rebounds for the Nuggets. Someone that has admired Damian Lillard’s game from afar is former Trailblazer Bonzi Wells. I spoke to him by phone recently and he shared with me that he thinks Damian Lillard is the number one player at his position. “At his position, he is the number one guard in the league right now. What I love about Dame, he does so much for the community, he raps, a family guy, a loyal to the soil that he grew up in. He puts the work in on the court and isn’t all about talking with him, he goes out there and performs. That is what I respect about him and with that being said the puts him above all guards in my opinion. What he did in that first round against Paul George, who I know is a great defender and Russell Westbrook, who is a competitor, but he was able to put on a show like no other. That put him on the top of my list after that series. The Blazers and the Nuggets are both looking get a win and be one step closer to the Western Conference Finals tonight at The Moda Center. The game will start at 6:30 PM PST on ESPN. More From: Sports news 0 Shares53 Views0 Votes Chicago Is The Mecca Of Basketball “I’m Trying To Think Why People Say New York,” Says Tim Hardaway Sr. by LandonBuford December 2, 2019, 6:43 pm 0 Shares130 Views0 Votes Jordan Clarkson Sounds off About Playing With Kobe Bryant and LeBron James by LandonBuford December 2, 2019, 12:28 am Dallas Mavs Tried to Sign Brandon Roy After Stint with Timberwolves, Says, Mark Cuban by LandonBuford November 29, 2019, 8:44 pm Pitts’ Larry Fitzgerald Comes in at Number 5 on All-Time College-Wide Receivers’ List Carmelo Anthony Responds to Royce White Ripping Jared Dudley on his Behalf Dallas Wings Announce 2020 Coaching Staff by LandonBuford November 21, 2019, 12:55 pm Load Management is a Bunch of BS, Says Tim Hardaway Sr. by LandonBuford November 21, 2019, 12:55 am NBA Analyst Reveals Kevin Durant Changed Number To Surpass Michael Jordan Will the Warriors Make It After Stephen Curry’s Injury? by LandonBuford November 11, 2019, 9:55 am Marvin Bagley Reminds Kings Great of Chris Bosh by LandonBuford September 19, 2019, 3:50 pm Former NBA All-Star Pleads for Melo to Sign with the Lakers Kevin Durant Is Willing To Help Bring Back The Seattle Supersonics Charles Barkley And Reggie Miller Share Why They’re Not In NBA 2K Mickie James Possibly Leaving WWE For AEW ? Five Versions of NBA Jam with Michael Jordan Exist, Gary Payton Owns Three Copies Jason Terry ’There Should Be One Sixth Man Spot On The All-Star Team For Each Conference’ Jabrill Peppers Gifts His Mother A New Car For Mother’s Day Activate the G1 Socials plugin to use the Instagram module. © 2017 by Landon Buford Past interviews	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1364
__label__cc	0.730792	0.269208	Lazarus' Lair NOT Just another WordPress.com weblog « Movie Reviews 1 The Time Traveler’s Wife » Movie Reviews 2 Spider Baby An weird Jack Hill movie staring Lon Chaney Jr. (billed only as Lon Chaney) in which he does a fairly decent acting job unlike many of his other roles. Chaney is the caretaker to 3 young adults who aren’t quite up to snuff in the thinking department. They are the children of the former homeowner who has passed away. Aside from the occasional accidental murder of mail delivery personnel, Chaney keeps close tabs on the kids to make sure they don’t get into too much trouble. But all bets are off when an uncle and aunt come looking to get a hold of house as the last living members of the family. Chaney has to make sure the young kids don’t get to play their ‘spider’ game which usually ends up with dead people. Be sure to check out a very young Sid Haig as well. 666:Demon Child The DVD has this neat picture on the back of the box of a small devil baby in silhouette showing little devil horns and a flailing tail. But the box art is about the only thing good about the movie. The real ‘devil’ baby in the movie is a lame plastic rubber piece that the actors have to jerk around themselves to make it seem that it is alive while it attacks its victims. The victims are a hopeless bunch of ‘scientists’ that are out to solve a mystery of some odd artifacts. Unfortunately we never get the real story of the artifacts and most of the film is shot around the Winnebago camper the scientists are traveling in. So it gets pretty dull and predictable after the first attack. One of the better Stephen King adaptations to hit the screen. Genuinely spooky and creepy with characters you will either love or hate. It will have you too wondering just was there in that mist. Watch it until the very end. The dismal failure at the box office and harsh reviews could not dissuade me from watching this movie, but I did have brace myself for the inevitable brain flogging. How could the movie be that bad? Sure Frank Miller is no director, but as one of the most celebrated comic writers of all time, surely the story itself would be good. And he did get credit for co-directing Sin City, although we all know that was again really for the work he did on the comic. But the art in Sin City was a large part of it’s success and clearly Miller adapted the same style for Spirit, so it could not be that bad, right? Well, yes it could. The Spirit IS a feast for the eyes but there really isn’t much of story to back in up. And inexplicably, the writing falls flat for the most part. The result is that even actors like Scarlett Johansson and Samuel Jackson can’t carry of some of the lame dialogue. I’m still glad I watched the movie, but much of little enjoyment I got was finally being able to see Will Eisner’s seminal character come to life. I can’t imagine any non-comic fan enjoying the movie. Too bad. Blackwater Valley Exorcism The quintesential movie on Exorcism was made made in 1973 and it was called “The Exorcist”. Everything I’ve seen even coming near to the topic of exorcism in cinema since then has paled in comparison and have inevitably ripped of scenes, setting, plot and even dialog. I sometimes wonder why I even bother watching other exorcism movies and this one was no different. Even a small role by Jeffrey Combs could not help. (Damn, he was hard to pick out right away without the glasses and with a different voice!) Exorcise this movie from your ‘want to see’ list. Tags: Blackwater Valley Exorcism, Demon Child, Spider Baby, The Mist, The Spirit This entry was posted on October 14, 2009 at 2:01 am and is filed under Movie Reviews. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1370
__label__cc	0.664865	0.335135	Why a GOP Senate could be short-lived – By BURGESS EVERETT \| 10/31/14 5:06 AM EDT Updated: 10/31/14 5:53 AM EDT The attention is about to shift in a major way to blue state Republicans. \| AP Photos Senate Democrats have long awaited the 2010 tea party wave to splash back on Republicans during the 2016 election cycle. That moment is almost here. After two years of obsessive focus on the teetering reelection prospects of red-state Democrats, the attention is about to shift in a major way to blue-state Republicans. Six of them who rode anti-Obama sentiment to office in 2010 are up in two years, and they’ll face the dual challenge of a more diverse electorate and potentially Hillary Clinton atop the Democratic ticket. The leftward-tilting map means a GOP-controlled Senate could be short-lived if the party prevails on Tuesday. Even in the best-case scenario for the party, a Republican majority is certain to be slim. (POLITICO’s 2014 race ratings) A half-dozen first-term Republicans are up for reelection in states President Barack Obama won in both 2008 and 2012: Mark Kirk of Illinois, Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, Rob Portman of Ohio, Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire and Marco Rubio of Florida. Obama also twice carried Sen. Chuck Grassley’s Iowa, but the longtime incumbent would be much tougher to dislodge. Add it all up and it’s basically the mirror image of 2014. “We shift the ground from where it was this time — seven Democrats were running in states that Obama didn’t carry — to an environment where seven Republicans are running in states that Obama did carry,” said Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri, a member of GOP leadership up for reelection in 2016. Republicans are trying to look at the bright side of the intimidating terrain. If the GOP proves itself a responsible steward of Congress over the next two years, Republicans believe voters will be less inclined to oust vulnerable GOP incumbents. “If there’s an advantage to Republicans in the 2016 campaign … it’s the chance that you had to finally make the case,” said Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran, the current National Republican Senatorial Committee chairman. (Full 2014 election results) Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2014/10/2014-elections-republican-senate-112369.html#ixzz3HiRg0nS8 This entry was posted in Democratic Party, Demographics, Diversity, Policy, Politics, Republican Party and tagged #Republicans, 2016 Election, Barack Obama, Close Senate Democrats, Kelly Ayotte, Marco Rubio. Bookmark the permalink. ← STELLA MCCARTNEY SPRING 2015 RTW Jon Stewart realized that Koch Industries was running ads during his show. So he trolled them. – By Jaime Fuller October 30 at 9:12 AM →	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1371
__label__cc	0.524127	0.475873	LevelSkip "Earthcore: Shattered Elements" Review Updated on March 4, 2019 Alexandria Taberski Alexandria has been playing video games since the days of the Sega Genesis. She's been writing about video games going on four years. Earthcore: Shattered Elements is a new mobile card battling CCG from Tequila Games. The game is available for iOS and Android free-to-play. Set in an epic high fantasy setting with tons of strategy to the gameplay, there’s a lot to love about Earthcore. Music, Art, and Story There are a lot of CCG’s on the mobile market but Earthcore really stands apart with its surprising depth and attention to detail. In addition to being a well-balanced strategy game there’s a palpable atmosphere to the world the game exists in. The music and art for the game are in a high fantasy style and are beautifully done, adding to the game’s ambiance. There’s also an interesting story of a war torn world to accompany the strategic mobile card game. Told in text passages before and after every battle, players will have to defeat their next opponent to read more of the intriguing tale in the campaign. Some of the cards in your deck have voice acted dialogue for the characters they represent, furthering the feeling that these battles are actually part of the greater story in the campaign. Touches like the voice-acting and sound effects are great details within the game. The graphics are also well done and make every achievement feel all the more special. All in all the aesthetic elements add a lot of flavor. Earthcore: Shattered Elements \| Source To start, players will chose one of three available factions to be a part of, the Rogues, Warriors, or Mages. Each are thematically different and will change the player's experience. Players can chose to change their faction at any time but it will lower the risk stat of their cards by doing so. The game uses a simple Rock, Paper, Scissors mechanic but uses the core elements of Earth, Water, and Fire instead. Earth absorbs Water, Fire scorches Earth, and Water quenches Fire. Play an Earth card against an opponent's Water card and it will always win. The basics of Earthcore: Shattered Elements are as simple as they sound. Yet, there’s a lot of added strategy on top of those simple Rock, Paper, Scissors mechanics that takes foresight and planning to master. Strategy starts with the cards in your deck. There are 25 cards in a deck that can be custom chosen or auto-selected. Players will want a nice balance between the three elements available in their decks. Choose your cards wisely for your starting hand. \| Source Next, players will be dealt 4 cards at random and can choose to replace any of them before the match starts. Again, you’re aiming for balance between elements in your starting hand. Once a match starts, players can chose to play 3 of their four cards in a turn based fashion. There are 3 lanes which opponents face their cards off against each other 1v1 style. The ultimate goal is to get your opponents total health down to zero and it may take several rounds to achieve this. The faster you do this and the higher your own health, the higher your reward will be at the end of the match. Each card has a risk value which will be subtracted from your own health if you lose that lane. Different modifiers and skills can raise or lower a lane's risk stat as well. The risk mechanic is unique and adds a lot of strategy to Earthcore. Each turn you can play one card and use one skill attached to an active card. What order and where to play cards and use skills becomes a complex decisions when taking risk into account. There’s no undo button so tap wisely. Battle lanes \| Source Another great thing about Earthcore: Shattered Elements is that the in-app purchases are used subtly. You’ll never have to stop playing while you wait for an in-game currency to recharge, nor wait through ads to get back to your game. Gold and diamonds can be used in crafting and buying cards to add to your deck and cards can be sacrificed in a lottery to get in-game currency as well as to enhance special high-risk hero cards with multiple skills. Truly, this game can be played for free without spending any real money. Players will have to wait for cards to finish crafting but never to play. In-game currency can be used to speed the crafting process up as well. Earthcore strikes a good balance between being easy to play and difficult to master. The campaign mode has an interesting story and there’s an arena and competitive events to further test player's skills. The game itself is well balanced-which can be hard to do in a CCG and Tequila Games continues to update and improve the game. Earthcore: Shattered Elements is full of rich, world immersing details that all fans of strategic CCG’s should try out. While being immersed in the interesting world, players will get to experience an enjoyable and strategic CCG on mobile. It is available to download free for iOS and Android. 5 stars for Earthcore: Shattered Elements I thought this game shut down because of low player base. Is it actually still on? You are correct. You can no longer play Earthcore. This review was originally published over 4 years ago. 10 Free Android Collectible Card Games by Anurag Ghosh20 The Best Word Games for iOS and Android! by Brittany Brown0 Guardian Stone Review: Mobile RPG by Alexandria Taberski0 10 Best Turn-Based Strategy Games for iPhone and iPad by Anurag Ghosh4 The Best Life Simulation Games for iOS and Android! 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__label__wiki	0.824315	0.824315	A Southern Pastor Tiff’s Stuff Write For Liberal America Liberal America Extranet Self-Editing Checklist Liberal America Style Guide Where To Find Images What You Can Write At LA Liberal America Woman Who Was Sexually Assaulted Is Forced To Give Birth In Ireland Laurie Bertram Roberts FacebookTwitterSubscribeRedditStumbleuponPinterest In the United States reproductive justice and reproductive rights activists warn of what our country will look like if abortion restrictions are allowed to continue. What would happen if we only allowed exceptions for sexually assaulted, incest, health and life pregnant women? Would that protect women? A current case in Ireland gives us the perfect example of why we say no. When Savita?Halappanavar age 31 died in 2012 while 17 weeks pregnant from sepsis after being refused an abortion to complete her miscarriage. Some were hopeful things in Ireland would change at least a bit. So in 2013 when the new?Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act?passed in the wake of her death many hoped maybe just maybe women would be a bit safer. However groups like Doctors for Choice?warned that the panel system the law put in place was flawed from the beginning. “When I came to this country I thought I could forget suffering”- Young woman forced to give birth The woman, a teen who is an asylum seeker from an unnamed country experiencing conflict according to the Irish Independent?was sexually assaulted?before entering Ireland. She discovered she?was pregnant while under the care of an organization serving asylum seekers. According to the BBC when she was 8 weeks pregnant she expressed she would rather die than bear her rapist’s child. Despite that explicit statement and requesting to receive an abortion at that time it appears she was bounced around asylum agencies without being referred to the appropriate agency to start the process to formally request an abortion under the law. At 16 weeks pregnant she received counseling from a family planning organisation. According to the?Irish Times she said she attempted to take her own life at 16 weeks pregnant, when told by a counselor at the Irish Family Planning Association?the costs of travelling to Britain for an abortion could be as high as ?1,500 euros or almost $2,000 US dollars. In addition to having no money she speaks no English and as a non citizen has no visa. Sidenote?Bpas an abortion provider in England states around 4,500 woman a year go come from Ireland to access abortion care.? She was admitted to the hospital at 24 weeks due to expressing?suicidal thoughts. When admitted she was told she could not have an abortion because her pregnancy was too far along. She then went?on a hunger and liquid strike. Only after all of that was a three expert panel finally called to determine if she should be allowed to terminate her pregnancy.?The panel, made up of?two psychiatrists and one obstetrician, found she was indeed suicidal. The psychiatrists were in agreement that was indeed suicidal a requirement to get an abortion under Irish law. The obstetrician however felt that at this point the best course was not an abortion but delivery of the fetus regardless of what the woman wanted. They also got an order from the high court to re-hydrate and feed her.? “They said the pregnancy was too far. It was going to have to be a?Cesarean?section,” the woman told the paper. “They said, wherever you go in the world, the United States, anywhere, at this point it has to be a?Cesarean.” If true this means the blatantly lied to her. She told the Irish Times she ended her hunger strike when she was told she could have an abortion and would need to be strong for surgery. Then was ultimately told her only option was a c-section. Then she chose (in as much as she had a choice) to consent to surgery. The baby boy was delivered at between 24 and 25 weeks gestation earlier this month. He is said to be going into the care of the state. ?Now all this compounded trauma is with her always. ?When I came to this country I thought I could forget suffering… The scar [from the C-section] will never go away. It will always be a reminder. I still suffer. I don’t know if what has happened to me is normal. She adds: ?I just wanted justice to be done. For me, this is injustice.? In a statement sent to Liberal America by Doctors for Choice Dr Mary Favier, a Cork based GP said “This case underlines the problems inherent in the legislation of balancing a woman’s rights with those of a foetus and threatening doctors with 14 years in prison for failing to do so. This is ?compounded by the requirement to use multiple doctors to certify eligibility (up to 7 medical assessments) and including an Obstetrician in certifying a risk of suicide.” In an email to Liberal America, Katrine Thomasen, Legal Adviser for Europe and Global Advocacy at the Center for Reproductive Rights stated: Women face innumerable obstacles to access legal abortion services in Ireland, as well as discrimination which disproportionately impacts adolescents, asylum seekers, women with mental health problems and other vulnerable groups……Until Irish officials truly reform the country’s harsh abortion law, we will continue to hear about these incredible and tragic breaches of women’s fundamental human rights. It is high time that the government recognizes that there is only one solution: comprehensive legal reform to ensure that women can access abortion services and do not have to endure attacks on their health and well-being.? Carol Simmons of the Pro Life Campaign during a rally anti choice groups held in support of the baby boy and Ireland’s abortion restriction said. “The woman presented herself for a termination and her pregnancy was terminated.” Yeah sure you could say that (I wouldn’t) except she never wanted to be pregnant or a parent. Now even though she’s relinquished her rights to the child by all reports, the state has forced her to be a parent after giving her no option but a very invasive surgery. ?I won’t even go into how that c-section could impact her future pregnancies if she chooses to have any. After having her body violated by her attacker it was violated again by the Republic of Ireland. Groups like Doctors for Choice are calling for an investigation into possible human rights abuses in the treatment of the young woman. Dr Mary Favier summed it up well “‘If a young rape victim, certified as requiring an abortion due to the risk of suicide cannot access abortion services then the legislation and its implementation are clearly fatally flawed.” Click?here to see over 3,000 gather in Dublin to support abortion rights and the repeal of Ireland’s?8th amendment Let us know your thoughts at the Liberal America Facebook page. Sign up for our free daily newsletter to receive more great stories like this one. Laurie Bertram Roberts is the president of Mississippi National Organization for Women, a feminist activist, full spectrum doula and writer in Jackson, MS. Her family suspected she was trouble when at age 8 she preferred reading weekly news magazines over girly magazines. Her early fascination with liberal ideals, women's rights, was not quite welcome in her conservative fundamentalist Christian home. She is incredibly passionate about reproductive justice and fighting all forms of oppression. 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__label__cc	0.634731	0.365269	"With God's Grace Our Worst Past Becomes Our Best Future" Linda Wood Rondeau A Writer's Life In Pictures Snark & Sensibility Writing Consultant MY INTIMATE JOURNEY WITH MY HEROINE BY NIKE N. CHI 12/22/2015 12:00:01 AM by: Linda Wood Rondeau When I started this series, it began with a kinda short story prompt I was to create a character (Brooklyn, NY born and bred Veronica "Ronnie" Ingels, gal private investigator) and place her in a locale that's strange and difficult for her. So, I sent her to west Texas. Then I was to ramp it up and make her even more uncomfortable. So, in book one of the series, HARMFUL INTENT, I had Ronnie discover her husband of one year is cheating on her with her college BFF who owns a bridal salon in Abilene. But that was not enough. I had the rascal murdered and the handsome deputy sheriff suspect Ronnie killed her husband for revenge. I began to really like Ronnie. And the more I wrote the more she revealed to me about her difficult childhood, and soon I had a novella. As teeny-weeny buds of romance between Deputy Dawson Hughes and Ronnie began to blossom, I found this taught and fast paced detective story lengthening into a novel. Naturally, one book wasn't enough. I'd given Ronnie quite a few "demons" from her childhood that chased her and kept getting in the way of the romance between her and Dawson. So, I developed a plotline in the second novel, DEADLY DESIGNS which triggered most of her childhood issues. In fact, a few of Dawson's issues were also triggered brinGing him to his knees before God. My characters are like friends to me. Although I've never copied anyone's life, I draw heavily upon my own experience and the experiences of people I know rather well. I suspect most writers do this. To balance the numerous raw emotions jumping off the page, I utilize humor. Ronnie has a zany and sassy sense of humor I've come to enjoy writing. I can't wait until she says something else that has me shaking my head. It's been an uplifting experience for me to let Ronnie explore the question, 'why are we here on planet earth?' Her background is Christian, as her mother is a believer and she was brought up in the faith. Her father abandoning her and her mother caused her to be angry at God. Her spiritual journey is one of wrestling and wrangling with God. I've tried to keep it as authentic as possible and I've certainly enjoyed writing these stories. Purchase links on Amazon: HARMFUL INTENT: http://www.amazon.com/Harmful-Intent-Veronica-Ronnie-Ingels-ebook/dp/B00K3Y7X4Y/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442344907&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=Nike+N.+Chillemi DEADLY DESIGNS: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0166HQUAE Like so many writers, Nike Chillemi started writing at a very young age. She still has the Crayola, fully illustrated book she penned (colored might be more accurate) as a little girl about her then off-the-chart love of horses. Today, you might call her a crime fictionista. Her passion is crime fiction. She likes her bad guys really bad and her good guys smarter and better. Nike is the founding board member of the Grace Awards and is its Chair, a reader's choice awards for excellence in Christian fiction. She has been a judge in the 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 Carol Awards in the suspense, mystery, and romantic suspense categories; and an Inspy Awards 2010 judge in the Suspense/Thriller/Mystery category. Her four novel Sanctuary Point series, set in the mid-1940s has finaled, won an award, and garnered critical acclaim. HARMFUL INTENT released under the auspices of her own publishing company, Crime Fictionista Press, won in the Grace Awards 2014 Mystery/Thriller/Romantic Suspense/Historic Suspense category. Her new release is DEADLY DESIGNS. She has written book reviews for The Christian Pulse online magazine. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and John 3:16 Marketing Network. http://nikechillemi.wordpress.com/ God's Delight To Reason Together Makes For A Huge Gift 1/22/2020 1:00:00 AM by: TRINA BRESSER MATOUS IF YOU CAN'T BEAT 'EM, JOIN 'EM 1/20/2020 1:00:00 AM by: LINDA WOOD RONDEAU AN UNEXPECTED FAMILY 1/17/2020 1:39:00 AM by: JUNE FOSTER EARTH KEEPERS 1/15/2020 1:00:00 AM by: MARTIN WILES MY POSSESSIONS MATURE ALONG WITH ME 1/13/2020 1:00:00 AM by: MARIE WATTS WHEN VALLEYS BLOOM AGAIN 1/10/2020 1:00:00 AM by: PAT JEANNE DAVIS DECISION IN THE CROSSROAD 1/8/2020 1:00:00 AM by: MEREDITH SAGE KENDALL EYES FRONT 1/6/2020 10:51:00 AM by: TERRI MAIN MISSING DEPOSITS 1/3/2020 1:00:00 AM by: LEEANN BETTS HOPE FOR A NEW YEAR 1/1/2020 1:00:00 AM by: MARTIN WILES THE TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGING' 12/30/2019 1:00:00 AM by: LINDA WOOD RONDEAU 12/27/2019 1:00:00 AM by: TRACY WAINWRIGHT THE PURPOSE REVEALED 12/25/2019 1:00:00 AM by: JULIE COSGROVE SANTA'S RELUCTANT HELPER IMPERFECT SNOWFLAKES 12/20/2019 1:00:00 AM by: T.E. BRADFORD 12/18/2019 1:00:00 AM by: DONNA SCHLACTER (aka LEENN BETTS) THE PURSUIT OF WEALTH 12/16/2019 1:00:00 AM by: DEBRA COLEMAN JETER THREE FRENCH HENS 12/13/2019 1:00:00 AM by: LINORE BURKARD A BABY FOR CHRISTMAS 12/11/2019 1:00:00 AM by: MARTIN WILES VANQUISHING THE CHRISTMAS BLUES 12/9/2019 1:00:00 AM by: LINDA WOOD RONDEAU RESTORING CHRISTMAS 12/6/2019 1:00:00 AM by: JULIE ARDUINI SARA'S SURPRISE 12/4/2019 1:00:00 AM by: SUSAN G. MATHIS GRANDMAS THEN VS GRANDMAS NOW 12/2/2019 3:41:00 PM by: GAIL SATTLER MY GOOD SON 11/29/2019 1:00:00 AM by: DONNA DeLORETTA BREANNAN TECHNO BLUES FOREVER LATELY GOD'S DO-OVERS 11/20/2019 1:00:00 AM by: LINDA SHENTON MATCHETT ADAPT OR DIE NEVER TIRED CREAMING 11/8/2019 1:00:00 AM by: LINSEY BRACKETT IS IT FAITH OR TRUST 11/6/2019 1:00:00 AM by: DAVALYNN SPECER When our Get Up and Go Gets Up and Goes 11/1/2019 1:00:00 AM by: SUSAN G. MATHIAS PRACTICALLY MARRIED 10/30/2019 1:00:00 AM by: KARIN BEERY LIFE IS THE ADVENTURE CASSANDRA AND THE COWBOY 10/25/2019 2:12:00 PM by: JANINE MICK WILLS THE BANE OF INDECISION MY LIFE AS A BARCODE UNWRAPPING HOPE 10/18/2019 1:00:00 AM by: SANDRA ARDOIN THE VALLEY OF LIFE: FROM PROMISE TO FULFILLMENT THE QUEST FOR THIN FOOTPRINTS ON HER HEART 10/11/2019 1:00:00 AM by: ANGELA BREIDENBACH EACH NEW SUNRISE 10/9/2019 1:00:00 AM by: MARTIN WILES 10/7/2019 1:00:00 AM by: ANGELA BREIDENBACH "Indian Attack" 10/4/2019 1:00:00 AM by: Lynne Tagawa 10/2/2019 1:00:00 AM by: Marianne Wood FROM GOLDEN YEARS TO GOLDEN BELLS Dreams Deferred THE CHORDS THAT BIND MY MEMORIES A NEW YORK YANKEE ON STINKING CREEK 9/20/2019 1:00:00 AM by: CAROL MCCLAIN JUST BE STILL JOY AFTER NOON 9/13/2019 1:00:00 AM by: DEBRA COLEMAN JETER WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU PAY A LITTLE ATTENTION 9/11/2019 1:00:00 AM by: TRINA BESSER MATOUS Match Made in Heaven: A Novella 9/6/2019 1:00:00 AM by: JULIE ARDUINI PENTAGON QUILTS:COMFORTERS 9/4/2019 1:00:00 AM by: CLEO LAMPOS PRINCE CHARMING, SPIDERS, AND CHEMO 9/2/2019 1:00:00 AM by: LINDA WOOD RONDEAU THE MASTER'S PLAN 8/30/2019 1:00:00 AM by: STEPHANY TULLIS IT IS NOT IN ME 8/28/2019 1:00:00 AM by: ADAM BLUMER GRAY IS GRAND 8/26/2019 1:00:00 AM by: LOREE PEERY SONG OF SUGAR SANDS COCKROACHES AND LIGHT A GOOD QUESTION 8/19/2019 1:00:00 AM by: GEORGE CARGILL LOVE'S ALLEGIANCE 8/16/2019 1:00:00 AM by: LINDA SHENTON MATCHETT SEE? GOOD. 8/14/2019 1:00:00 AM by: JULIE COSGROVE LOVING THE BABY BOOMER GENERATION 8/12/2019 1:00:00 AM by: ERIN UNGER WRITING THE PAST: THE DUST BOWL EXPERIENCING GOD'S LOVE IN A BROKEN WORLD 8/7/2019 1:00:00 AM by: ROY AND DEB HAGGERTY MAKING PRETTY THINGS 8/5/2019 1:00:00 AM by: KATHY MCKINSEY THE STREET SINGER 8/2/2019 1:00:00 AM by: KATHLEEN NEELY PLUG INTO GOD'S POWER 7/31/2019 1:00:00 AM by: KATHY COLLARD MILLER ARE YOU TOO OLD TO BECOME AN AUTHOR 7/29/2019 1:00:00 AM by: HARRY WEGLEY JANUS JOURNALS 7/26/2019 1:00:00 AM by: H. L. WEGLEY ENJOY THE MEAL DRIVING ON FLAT TIRES 7/22/2019 1:00:00 AM by: BARBARA BRITTON WHERE I WAS PLANTED 7/19/2019 1:00:00 AM by: HEATHER NORMAN SMITH WAITING FOR THE TEST 7/17/2019 1:00:00 AM by: MELISSA HENDERSON IN THE GOOD OLD SUMMERTIME TO THE RESCUE A SHORT STORY 7/10/2019 1:00:00 AM by: KATHLEEN NEELY 7/8/2019 1:00:00 AM by: WANDA O. HOT SUMMER PLANS AND OTHER DISASTERS 7/5/2019 1:00:00 AM by: KARIN BEERY MY COMFORTER SAW IT COMING 7/3/2019 1:00:00 AM by: MEREDITH KENDALL OVERFLOWING WITH BLESSINGS AND THEN BLOOMS LOVE 6/28/2019 1:00:00 AM by: SALLY JO PITTS 6/26/2019 1:00:00 AM by: Leeann Betts HAVING THE PRIME OF MY LIFE 6/24/2019 1:00:00 AM by: JO MASSARO AMMO (An Original Shorty Story) 6/21/2019 1:00:00 AM by: JENNIFER HALLMARK BLESSINGS IN AN IMPERFECT WORLD 6/19/2019 1:00:00 AM by: GAIL PALLOTTA 6/14/2019 1:00:00 AM by: JESSIE MATTIS 6/10/2019 1:00:00 AM by: CLEO LAMPOS THE PINK BONNET 6/7/2019 1:00:00 AM by: LIZ TOLSMA 6/5/2019 1:00:00 AM by: JULIE COSGROVE Food, Families, and Fond Memories KATELYN'S CHOICE 5/31/2019 1:00:00 AM by: SUSAN G. MATHIAS 5/29/2019 1:00:00 AM by: LISA SIMONDS HOSEA'S HEART 5/24/2019 2:51:00 PM by: LINDA WOOD RONDEAU FOR THOSE OVER FIFTY-FIVE 5/17/2019 1:00:00 AM by: AMY R. ANGUISH A CONVENIENT COMPASSION 5/15/2019 1:00:00 AM by: DONNA SCHLACHTER FALLEN LEAF TONGUE-TAMING 101 5/8/2019 1:00:00 AM by: SUSAN G. MATHIAS Mimi and Bop 5/6/2019 1:00:00 AM by: Melissa Henderson GRACE & LAVENDER 5/3/2019 1:00:00 AM by: HEATHER NORMAN SMITH WHAT'S YOUR MOTIVATION 5/1/2019 1:00:00 AM by: HEATHER SMITH NEVER TO OLD TO START OVER 4/26/2019 1:00:00 AM by: VICKIE MCDONOUGH R and I 4/24/2019 1:00:00 PM by: JULIE COSGROVE AS FAR AWAY AS POSSIBLE 4/22/2019 1:00:00 AM by: BARRY NAPIER MY SINAI SAGA 4/17/2019 1:00:00 AM by: JARM DEL BOCCIO THE WRITER'S CALLING 4/15/2019 1:00:00 AM by: SHERRI STEWART 4/10/2019 1:00:00 AM by: STEVE STROBBLE PLAYING THROUGH THE FOG One Door Between Us 4/5/2019 1:00:00 AM by: Tom Donnan SOMETIMES WE JUST NEED TO TURN OFF THE GPS BURIED MOUNTAIN SECRETS 3/29/2019 7:48:00 AM by: TERRI REED LANDING HARD DON’T CALL HER MA’AM CAPTURE ME 3/22/2019 1:00:00 AM by: SHERRY KYLE 3/20/2019 1:00:00 AM by: JERRI HARRINGTON When Your Past Looms Longer than Your Future UNDER PRAIRIE SKIES 3/15/2019 1:00:00 AM by: CYNTHIA ROEMER TAKIN' IT TO THE LIMIT 3/13/2019 1:00:00 AM by: TAMMY WHITEHURST OUR MCDONALDS 3/8/2019 1:00:00 AM by: Amanda Cabot DON'T HIT THE FAN BORN TOO LATE 3/4/2019 1:00:00 AM by: DIANNE BARKER 3/1/2019 1:00:00 AM by: LISA LICKEL NOT OF THIS WORLD 2/25/2019 1:00:00 AM by: LISA LICKEL 2/22/2019 1:00:00 AM by: REGINA MERRICK THE POWER OF "WITH"/OVERCOMING ANXIETY IS IT THE BEGINNING OR THE END A LOVE MOST WORTHY 2/16/2019 9:59:00 AM by: SANDRA ARDOIN HITTING YOUR SPIRITUAL GROOVE 2/13/2019 1:00:00 AM by: LINDA HANNA AND DEBORAH DULWORTH 2/11/2019 2:16:00 PM by: SHERRI STEWART STIRRED, NOT SHAKEN 2/3/2019 9:07:00 PM by: LINDA WOOD RONDEAU LOVE'S RESCUE 2/1/2019 1:00:00 AM by: LINDA SHENTON MATCHETT COURTING DANGER 1/25/2019 1:00:00 AM by: NIKE CHILLEMI A CHURCH PLANTER'S WIFE 1/23/2019 1:00:00 AM by: Meredith Kendall MAMA, I CAN'T TAKE A BATH THERE'S A FISH IN THE TUB JOHN ALDEN ... A SHORT STORY 1/18/2019 1:00:00 PM by: LYNNE BASHAM TAGAWA FIG LEAVES RIPPING? EAT RIGHT NOW LIVE LONGER LATER 1/14/2019 1:00:00 AM by: Jude Urbanski THE OTHER NEIGHBOR 1/11/2019 1:00:00 AM by: Gail Sattler A BEFORE I AM I STRESSED? 1/4/2019 1:00:00 AM by: H. L. Wegley EVERYDAY CHOICES 1/2/2019 1:00:00 AM by: Gail Pallotta SHOULD VS WANT 12/31/2018 3:58:00 PM by: LINDA WOOD RONDEAU ALLEY'S PERFECT ANGEL YOU ARE THE APPLE OF HIS EYE 12/26/2018 1:00:00 AM by: Kathy Collard Miller I'LL BE ALONE FOR CHRISTMAS ... YOU CAN COUNT ON ME A SILVER MEDALLION 12/21/2018 1:00:00 AM by: James Callan WHY WE SING JOY TO THE WORLD! 12/19/2018 1:00:00 AM by: Ada Brownell THE ONLY CONSTANT IS CHANGE THE AMISH MIDWIFE'S SECRET 12/14/2018 1:00:00 AM by: Rachel Good Coming Home For Christmas 12/12/2018 1:00:00 AM by: MICHELLE DE BRUIN LIVING WITHOUT REGRET 12/10/2018 1:00:00 AM by: Grant Ferguson CHRISTMAS WITH THE ENEMY 12/7/2018 1:00:00 AM by: Mary Vee WHY DO WE NEVER LEARN GROWING UP CAN BE FUN SO IS GETTING OLDER 12/3/2018 1:00:00 AM by: ELLIE GUSTAFSON RETURN TO WALHALLA 11/30/2018 1:00:00 AM by: LAURA HODGES POOLE SAVED BY THE LAMB SOARING WITH BROKEN WINGS HOMELESS FOR THE HOLIDAYS 11/16/2018 1:00:00 AM by: PeggySue Wells and Marsha Wright 11/14/2018 1:00:00 AM by: Sandy Kirby Quandt HAIR CALAMITIES AND HOT CASH 11/9/2018 10:55:00 AM by: GAIL PALLOTTA 11/5/2018 8:33:00 PM by: DIANE TATUM MEET ME IN GALVESTON 10/26/2018 1:00:00 AM by: ANDREA BOESHAAR The Not So Good Good Old Days HARVEST OF BLESSINGS 10/19/2018 1:05:00 AM by: JUNE FOSTER MEET JENNIFER SLATTERY 10/5/2018 1:05:00 AM by: Jennifer Slattery HONESTLY SPEAKING 10/3/2018 3:22:00 PM by: Linda Wood Rondeau Perceptual Blindness THE PUTTING GREEN WHISPERER 9/14/2018 1:10:00 AM by: ZOE MCCARTHY The God of the Mundane WHEN I WAS THREE 7/16/2018 11:52:00 AM by: Linda Wood Rondeau He Passes By Bryan's Homecoming THE PURSUIT OF PEACE 5/24/2018 12:13:00 PM by: Linda Wood Rondeau Antiquainted Man 5/4/2018 11:23:00 AM by: LINDA WOOD RONDEAU IF AT FIRST YOU DON’T SUCCEED TAKE A BUBBLE BATH THEN TRY AGAIN REMEMBERING CHRISTMAS 12/24/2017 1:00:00 AM by: John Brewer 12/20/2017 12:40:00 PM by: LINDA WOOD RONDEAU FUNNY WITH A POIGNANT MESSAGE MUTUAL SUBMISSIVENESS CASTING STONES HEADLINE HYSTERIA STUPIDITY IS NO EXCUSE Beauty Queen and Humorist Shares Her Latest Book 6/13/2017 12:27:00 PM by: JANE JENKINS HERLONG AS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH/WHO PUT THE VINEGAR IN THE SALT/CHAPTER 2A WHO PUT THE VINEGAR IN THE SALT/CREATED TO BE SALT PART B WHO PUT THE VINEGAR IN THE SALT/ CREATED TO BE SALT/PART A CELEBRATE YOUR FEMINITY THE FIFTY-FIFTY CONUNDRUM THE ROCK OF OUR FUTURE FRIENDSHIP IS STICKY BUSINESS PASS THE LOVE, PLEASE STRANDED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN BATTLE WITH A BUMBLEBEE BATTLE FATIGUES ACQUAINTED WITH GRIEF LOVE IN A SUITCASE ROOT FOR THE HOME TEAM KERI'S CHRISTMAS WISH 12/5/2016 12:05:00 AM by: LINDA WOOD RONDEAU Raising a Child With Autism SHOULD OR WANT CONFESSIONS OF A GARDENS SLUGGARD GRANDMA PRAYED WHILE IRONING The Day Super Mom Died FOLLOW WHICH LEADER? ROYAL LEGACY MY SHEEP KNOW MY VOICE A LIFELONG PURSUIT A TEENAGED ROBIN HOOD NUGGETS OF GRACE THE CHOICE TO FAIL DOUBLE CHOCOLATE TROUBLE JUST LIKE MY DADDY PATIENT PRAYING MEET DARLENE FRANKLIN/SCAVENGER HUNT/LAST STOP PATIENT WISDOM OF PETS AND PERSISTENCE God's Server Never Shuts Down Mama, I Can't take a Bath 'Cause There's a Fish in the Tub SOUR GRAPES OR BLESSED FRUIT IT'S WHAT THEY DO MEET JOHNNIE ALEXANDER FROM LIGHT TO BRIGHT SURRENDERING TO THE CALL MY QUEST When Art Imitates Life: An Author's Book Journey Settled By Faith JOY COMETH IN THE MORNING From Little Golden Books to Summer's List 11/20/2015 12:00:01 AM by: Linda Wood Roundeau THE EDUCABLE MOMENT There's love in them there casseroles Searching for God With All My Heart Sweetening Our Sour Grapes THE FALL THAT LIFTS A Walk With God Disappointment and Discouragement STIRRING TRUTH PENNED BY GOD'S OWN HAND RESTORED HEARTS and a Writer's Journey THE WRITER'S JOURNEY: Meditations on the Road DIALOGUING OUR FEARS WHY A BOOK OF PRAYERS? 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__label__cc	0.525368	0.474632	REKRUTACJA 2019/2020 WIRTUALNY DZIEKANAT Wydawnictwo LSW Roczniki naukowe Neofilologia dla przyszłości W Dialogu Języków i Kultur Międzynarodowe Centrum Antropolingwistyki i Terminologii (mcait) Lekcje pokazowe języka obcego dla liceów Biuro rekrutacji Rusycystyka Studia Podyplomowe – Bezpieczeństwo w organizacjach lotniczych Harmonogram studiów Biuro Karier LSW Biuro ds. studentów niepełnosprawnych Koło Naukowe T-LEX Dyskusyjny Klub Filmowy FAF Kwestura/Kancelaria Education in medieval England Dodane przez: Marta Ostrowska Kategoria: Blog Education in medieval England differed a lot from what it is today. In the modern education system people have a lot of variants which include different levels of the learning process. Now we have public and private schools, colleges and universities which are open to general public. Individuals can pursue consecutive stages starting from kindergartenand a number of various schools available for both,women and men who come from every social background. Mostly, there is nothing such as upper or lower class but of course in some societies people may think that if they are wealthier they deserve more. In medieval England the situation was different. Only people from higher social classes had access to education. Women were not allowed to study. They had other important thingsto do. At that time there were not so many subjects to study as we have today. Also religion had big influence on education. In medieval England people were divided into different social classes and not everybody was allowedto study. According to Simon Newnam there were four social classes such as Royalty including kings, queens, princes and princesses and they belonged to the higher class. The second class was Nobility, they had the greatest power just after the Royalty and that class included the hereditary nobility and non- hereditarynobility. When we talk about hereditary nobility we mean Dukes. The other part of the hereditary nobility was Barons. The last and the lowest social class was Non-hereditary nobility. This class included knights, peasants, freemen, serfs and slaves. Over 90% of people were peasants. (Newman, 2013). In Middle Ages people were more interested in gaining fighting skills than in learning. However after a period when Roman and Germanic culture had influenced society, church started to force people to get education. Because of the division into the upper and lower classes not everyone had access to education. Only 5% of population could read or write (Simkin, 2015). In medieval England education was paid so only the richest people who belonged to upper classes could afford it. There was no hope for peasants to become educated. Before the Battle of Hastings only few people were educated even from upper class. The most educated medieval people worked in churches but they lived in isolation so their knowledge was in isolation, too. There was only one way for a son of apeasant to start his education. Namely, he needed permission from his lord of the manor. Usually they did not get this permission because their lords wanted to keep them in their place (IS1). In the Middle Ages there were a few different types of schools. Thefirst one was the Grammar School. In that school students were taught in Latin. That was their common language. Reading and writing were important (Havlidis, 2015). Another subject which boys were taught was the art of public speaking- rhetoric. This skill was very useful. At that time they also learnt some basic topics like mathematics and some other sciences; everything depended on the experience of the teacher. Books were expensive so schools could not guarantee that there would be a sufficient number of books for every boy. Many bigger towns had their own schools. School buildings were small and housed one or two rooms. One room was for boys and the other for a teacher. Older boys were taught by a teacher and the youngest by the oldest. At the time of spring and summer children spent all days at school, from early morning to the sunset. Mistakes during the lesson were not allowed. Strict discipline was imposed. After many years schools broadened their curriculum to include new subjects such as Greek,English and some other languages from Europe and also geography and natural sciences. The second type of school was the Monastic one. In this school Benedictine monks were teachers. They were based near the monastery. This school was under Vatican’s control. During the medieval era the Monastic schools were a paradise for individuals who wanted to study art and science. People were taught there how to copy ancient Roman and Greek books. They also learned theories of Plato, Eratosthenes, Aristotle and Hippocrates (Halides, 2015). Some of the monks were able to teachdifficult subjects like physics or astronomy. Thehighest level of education was university. A possibility to study at University not only in England but in other countries in Europe was a luxury. Only wealthy people from upper classes could afford to study there. At the beginning,Universities did not have their own buildings. Students and teachers had their classes in houses or churches, sometimes even in public parks. When we think of modern education, we usually see that boys and girls go to school but this was not the case for a long time. Women were not allowed to have proper education. It was hard for apeasant boy to receive education and almost impossible for a girl. They had to be at home. In some situations their parents placed them in a nunnery or a monastery. Girls could not have scientific education. They were able to study scripture and mother care. Even if they knew how to write they were unable to read. They were taught how to read and calculate but only in some circumstances, but not very often. Some women from upper classes were able to become literate.The course was run by the Church. The goal for a woman was to get married, have a husband and become a mother. The relation of religion and education in medieval England was good. Churches were not only the places to pray to God but also to study. Church had a huge influence on education in Medieval England. As it was mentioned before students were taught Latin,logic, grammar, rhetoric, music, astrology etc. Even as students who usually came from the upper class had to sit on the floor during the lesson. Some students could go to university and obtain a Bachelor of Arts or even Master of Arts degree.Those students who graduated fromUniversity were well-educated and they could write new books and work on Greek and Roman texts. It was a big benefit for them (Havlidis,2015). In conclusion,it was not easy to live and study in the Middle Ages, especially for people from lower social classes who were not able to learn because of their social status. That time was also difficult for women, whereas some sons of peasants were allowedto study, girls did not have thatopportunity. Upper class people were in a more privileged situation. Boys could attendschools and become educated men,who gained useful knowledge. They could become Masters of Arts, be teachers or even write books and speak foreign languages including Latin. Moreover, theylearnt mathematics, rhetoric, astronomy and other subjects which offered them vast opportunities of self-development. Refrences: • Simkin, J. (2015) Ed ucation in the Middle Ages. • Newman, S. (2013) Education in the Middle Ages. • Newman, S. (2012) Social Classes in the Middle Ages. • Havlidis, D.R. (2015) Medieval Education in Europe: A force of freedom and submission. Internet sources: • IS1 Website :http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/medieval-england/medieval-education Lingwistyczna Szkoła Wyższa Reduta Business Center, email dziekanat@lingwistyka.edu.pl Sprawdź nasze studia: Filologia Niemiecka Turniej Lingwistyczny w Lingwistycznej Szkole Wyższej w Warszawie ©2016 WSZELKIE PRAWA ZASTRZEŻONE LINGWISTYCZNA SZKOŁA WYŻSZA Projekt i wykonanie: skutecznewww.pl	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1382
__label__wiki	0.798541	0.798541	Animals \| December 3, 2014 10 Surprising Ways Animals Sound Like Humans Heather Ramsey . . . Comments When we hear animals making sounds, it usually seems like just noise because we don’t understand what they’re saying. But researchers have found that animals actually communicate a lot like us, if you know what those sounds mean. 10They Play Music On The Web A spider plays music on its web, using the vibrations as though it were a plucked guitar string. This fetches information about its mate, its prey, and even the strength and flexibility of its web. “Most spiders have poor eyesight and rely almost exclusively on the vibration of the silk in their web for sensory information,” says Beth Mortimer of Oxford University. “The sound of silk can tell them what type of meal is entangled in their net and about the intentions and quality of a prospective mate.” The echoes also give accurate information about the condition of the web. Spiders can feel these incredibly small vibrations through organs on their legs (known as “slit sensillae”). By tuning the silk, spiders can control and adjust the properties of the silk as well as the way the individual threads interconnect with one another. Researchers have shot bullets and lasers at the silk to measure its vibrations. Spider silk is tough but still able to transfer even the slightest information effectively. For humans, these sonic properties may inspire the creation of new lightweight technologies such as intelligent sensors. 9They Insult Each Other And Flip The Bird You may think that sparrows are being friendly neighbors when they share songs, but it’s actually their way of insulting each other. “Song-sharing, where birds sing a smaller number of their species’s greatest hits, is a more aggressive and attention-seeking behavior,” says researcher Janet Lapierre from the University of Western Ontario. “It’s also a behavior most often displayed by belligerent older males.” Sparrows have “tough” neighborhoods where a greater percentage of the birds aggressively share songs and “mild-mannered” neighborhoods where the sparrows are more laid-back and avoid sharing songs. But it doesn’t stop there. Sparrows are not above defending their territory by flashing rude gestures at intruders, much like an upraised middle finger. First, the defending sparrow will match the song of the invading bird. If that doesn’t work, the defender progresses to a menacing “soft song.” Next is wing-waving. The defending sparrow will furiously vibrate one wing at a time. It may look innocent to us, but other birds know that wing-waving is an ominous signal. If the intruder still doesn’t get the message and back off, the defending sparrow is likely to attack. In a study of 48 sparrows, 31 attacked after this sequence of singing and wing-waving. A few birds bluffed with song-matching but didn’t actually attack. The most aggressive sparrows, called “under-signalers,” attacked without singing. “This is one of the most complicated communication systems outside of human language,” says lead researcher Caglar Akcay. “Here, we find that if a sparrow matches the intruder’s song as the intruder invades his territory, this almost always predicts that he will eventually attack the intruder.” 8They Have Hit Singles And Even Do Remixes Male humpback whales in the South Pacific have chart-topping mating songs that usually spread from west to east over a period of one mating season. It’s their version of a catchy pop song. Researchers from the University of Queensland believe that this may be explained in one of two ways. A few male humpbacks may move to new groups and introduce their songs to another population. The other theory is that humpbacks in nearby groups may overhear the new songs when they migrate together through the ocean. The songs are often “remixes,” containing material from the previous season. “It would be like splicing an old Beatles song with U2,” says researcher Ellen Garland. “Occasionally, they completely throw the current song out the window and start singing a brand new song.” The male humpbacks sing only one song at a time in any location. But they innovate quickly, taking only two or three months for all regional whales to change to the same new song. Researchers don’t know if male humpbacks sing to pick up females or to warn off their male competitors. “We think this male quest for song novelty is in the hope of being that little bit different and perhaps more attractive to the opposite sex,” says Garland. “This is then countered by the urge to sing the same tune, by the need to conform.” Just like in humans. 7Cuckolded Males Carry On Male songbirds sing to seduce their mates and warn off male rivals. When females want to pick a mate, they listen for characteristics in the male’s song to figure out if he can produce strong, healthy babies. With canaries, the females listen for “sexy syllables” in the male’s song. But with rock sparrows, researchers found that the males were graded by their women on the loudness, pitch, and tempo of their songs. A male rock sparrow sings the same element over and over as his song. The more successful males are older and sing with a slower pace and higher pitch than their younger rivals. Even without their songs, older males are believed to have a higher status in the rock sparrow world. Older males’ ability to sing a more appealing song just increases their attractiveness to the female rock sparrows. However, the females still cheat on the old guys. Researchers found that the male rock sparrows with the loudest songs had a greater chance of losing paternity in their own nest. In other words, a cheating mate returned to the nest with its lover’s offspring, which is known as “extra-pair young.” Older males had a bigger problem with this than younger males. But, not to be outdone by the women, the older males then turned around and cheated with other females. By the time they were done, the older male rock sparrows had sired a greater number of extra-pair young. They had the most reproductive success. The younger males had no choice when their mates cheated except to wait for another chance the following year. But, whether young or old, cuckolded male rock sparrows sang louder, possibly in response to their cheating mates being away from the nest. 6Ladies Love The Rock Stars Like a bird, the male Alston’s singing mouse of Central America attracts its mate with its songs. But even with mice, ladies love the rock stars. Researchers discovered that female mice of this species prefer more difficult, flashier songs, the first time such a trait has been documented in mammals. It’s believed that female mice use the male’s singing ability to determine his suitability as a mate. “What makes a great performance is how rapidly males can repeat notes while maintaining a large range of frequencies of each note,” says researcher Bret Pasch. “Female preference seems to be based on how well males perform songs.” The male mice sing high-pitched vocal trills, but they have a physical limitation that causes a performance trade-off. If the male mouse trills faster (as the ladies prefer), its notes are lower-pitched. The researchers compare it to clapping your hands. The faster you clap, the less time there is to pull your hands apart to produce the force for a loud clap. At a certain point, you can’t clap loudly and rapidly. By neutering some male mice, the researchers also discovered that the loss of the male sex hormone androgen caused the mice to trill lower and slower. These biologists believe that androgens may cause a mouse’s jaw muscles to move faster and its diaphragm to expel air more forcefully. 5Most Romantic Animal Singer The prize for most romantic singer in the animal kingdom goes to the male Mexican free-tailed bat. This bat is dark brown, about 10 centimeters (4 in) long, and is commonly seen in the southwestern US as well as Canada and South America. Most animals use visual cues, like a bird’s colorful feathers, to get a mate. But a male bat only uses sound. With limited time to attract a mate to his roost, he has to capture a female’s attention immediately. The bats reach speeds of 10 meters (30 ft) per second. “They only have about one-tenth of a second to get the female’s attention,” explains Mike Smotherman of Texas A&M University. So the male bat uses a special song to get the female’s attention as she’s flying by. But once she comes into his roost, he quickly and creatively remixes his musical phrases into different songs. Researchers believe this is a way for the male bat to keep a female interested until mating begins. 4They Have Regional Accents Photo credit: Sancassania/Wikimedia Crested gibbons, which belong to the genus known as small apes, share our human characteristic of communicating with regional accents or even dialects. These crested gibbons roam the jungles of Cambodia, China, Laos, and Vietnam. They don’t speak like we do. Instead, they sing long-distance duets to seduce their mates and map out their territories. Their songs form a type of background noise in the jungle much like bird songs. Researchers analyzed the songs of 400 gibbons from 92 groups in 24 different areas. “Each gibbon had its own variable song,” says evolutionary biologist Van Ngoc Thinh. “But, much like people, there is a regional similarity between gibbons within the same location.” The several southern species sounded similar but had mild variations in their lilts and dips. It’s the minor difference you’d hear if you compared the accents of people living in adjacent Southern counties in the US. But some of the northern species sounded much different from each other and their southern counterparts. Think of it as the difference between a Boston accent and a Chicago one. According to the research team, that means the gibbons originated in the north and migrated south. Unlike birds, which have to learn their songs, gibbons are born with their songs encoded in their DNA. Their tunes evolve over time at the rate that their genetic code changes. 3They’re Not Getting Older, They’re Getting Better Like the male rock sparrow we talked about earlier, older male nightingales can sing better than their younger counterparts, and the ladies prefer the old guys. But unlike the male rock sparrows that just keep repeating one musical element in their songs, male nightingales are among the most sophisticated singers of all birds. Nightingales are also fast singers, trilling up to 100 elements per second. They have a huge repertoire of about 200 different kinds of songs. But it would take around an hour for a female nightingale to listen to a male’s entire playlist. So zoologists believe the females assess the quality of specific elements or kinds of songs to determine which bird would be a good mate. One-fifth of the male’s songs have rapid broadband trills, which are physically difficult for the bird to perform. So the ability to trill well is a sign of good health in a male nightingale. Older male nightingales trill faster and with a larger range of notes than younger male nightingales. This allows the females to identify the older birds, with whom they prefer to mate because older males have the most reproductive success. 2They Talk About The Kids Researchers have studied the behavior and sounds of giant South American river turtles to try to understand their complex social behaviors. This species of turtle is almost 1 meter (3 ft) long and lives exclusively in the Amazon River basin. Scientists don’t know what the turtles’ distinctive sounds mean, but it seems as though the turtles use sound to stay together in a group and take care of their offspring. Giant South American river turtles congregate in large groups during nesting season, which starts when the turtles escape the forest during flood season to nest on the beach along the river bank. Researchers captured 270 different turtle sounds on their recordings. As they tried to match sounds to behaviors, they found that the turtles made low-pitched sounds when they basked or moved through the river. This might make it easier to communicate with other turtles over long distances. But nesting sounds were usually higher-pitched. This may happen because higher-pitched sounds move through air and shallow water better. The greatest variety of sounds came from the female turtles as they began to nest. Although the researchers can’t be sure, they believe these sounds help the turtles agree on a nesting site and coordinate their movements out of the water in single file. Even baby turtles make noise before they hatch, which may influence the babies to hatch as a group. The female adult turtles then seem to respond vocally to the hatchlings’ sounds, which may be the way adults guide their kids into the water. The adult females migrate with their children for over two months. 1They Talk Dirty Photo credit: Kembangraps/Wikimedia Originally, moths may have developed ears to hear and avoid their worst predator, bats. But over time, they adapted their ears and their use of sound to communicate sexually. Researchers from the University of Tokyo studied this behavior in two different species of moth. The Asian corn borer moth makes sounds like a bat to fool the female moth into freezing to escape the bat’s attention. The female can’t tell the difference between the two sounds. For the male moth, it’s easier to mate with the female when she doesn’t move. The male Japanese lichen moth also makes sounds like a bat when it wants to mate. But these females can tell the difference between a bat and a male moth. They’re more evolved. In both cases, however, the moths “whisper” their sounds so they don’t accidentally attract hunting bats. Humans don’t hear it because it’s ultrasound. On the other hand, lyrebirds want to be heard when they talk dirty. These native Australian songbirds can accurately mimic everything from a baby’s cry to the sound of a laser gun. They use a vocal organ called the syrinx, which is extremely flexible in this type of bird. Male lyrebirds do short imitations to surprise and retain the attention of the females, who judge the males’ dexterity. The more impressive the imitation, the more chance a male has to mate. Top 10 Cryptids That Turned Out to be Real 10 Photos of Bugs That Are Actually Cute 10 Amazing Animals Awarded A Medal For Bravery 10 Widely Believed Animal Facts That Are Totally Wrong	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1386
__label__cc	0.589178	0.410822	Literary Lotus I travel. I read. I write. Don’t Look Back: Hawaiian Myths Made New “What I’m Reading” Advertiser Column contact: writer for hire why “lotus”? WIMR: John R. K. Clark Late last year I interviewed John Clark (right) about what he was reading, soon after the publication of his most recent book, Guardian of the Sea: Jizo in Hawaii, which I reviewed for the Honolulu Advertiser. In the full text of our conversation below, find out why Clark is doing research to help him bring the count of Waikiki books in print to 10,001. What I’m Reading \| John R. K. Clark Former Honolulu Deputy Fire Chief, Author Q&A with Christine Thomas I’m reading every book that was ever written about Waikiki and surfing, which is the subject of my next book. I decided that ten thousand books on the subject aren’t enough, so I’m going to make it ten thousand and one. I think everybody and his cousin has written something on Waikiki. But on my nightstand right now are “The Hawaiian Canoe” by Tommy Holmes and “Waikiki Beachboy ” by Grady Timmons. For pleasure I’m reading “Warriors Super Edition: Firestar’s Quest” by Erin Hunter, and my children, Saachi who’s 10 and Koji who’s 12, are avid readers and all three of us read a lot of tween and teen adventure series together. “Firestar’s Quest” is the fifteenth book in the Warrior Series. That’s one thing that’s been really neat. Over the past few years. I look for quick reads. When I’m in my writer zone I make a conscious effort to not get into the 100-page Stephen King novels, so the Warrior Series and other books like them have been a really good fit for me. They’re quick, they’re easy reading–I can pick them up and put them down, and they have given me something to share with my kids. They’ve also given me good insight on what contemporary writers are writing for our children. –How did you discover that series? Sachi loves animals and she started reading the first book in the Warrior Series—it’s a fantasy adventure series about four clans of wild cats who live in a forest, and their form of government is the warrior code. The books are very well written—they’re fun, entertaining, and educational. Of course, the four clans also mirror human society in many ways. –How about the others? I’ve been methodically researching all of the books that deal with surfing and Waikiki and both of those books are two obvious choices. If you’re going to write anything about Waikiki and surfing, those are must-reads. –What stands out about Holmes’ and Timmons’ books? Both of the writers were very good researchers and rather than just repackaging all of the material that’s out there from other sources, they went back to primary source to get information. In fact, Tommy Holmes did an exceptional job of going back to primary sources in researching “The Hawaiian Canoe.” In other words, he didn’t just go back to someone else’s book and paraphrase what they said, he actually went back to people’s journals, Hawaiian language newspapers, and he did oral interviews with people who were actually living—that’s original research. –Is that what you strove for in your new book “Guardian of the Sea,” to seek out stories of those who actually lived through past events? In “Guardian of the Sea” I tried as much as possible to do that, and do so in all my books. I try to let my informants reveal what the material is—I try to let them tell the story rather then stepping in and trying to paraphrase and interpret. I think it’s a good way to tell history accurately. You’re letting the people who actually lived the incident tell it in their own words. So they’re speaking for themselves, and I’m not speaking for them. I think that makes it more objective. 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__label__cc	0.654569	0.345431	Former Amazon Executive Launches Free eBooks App For Underdeveloped Countries News by Christopher Shultz April 10, 2013 1 comment David Risher Image via VentureBeat Adding further proof that the Terry Dearys of the world are few and far between, former Amazon executive David Risher and his non-profit organization Worldreader announced the release of an application that will send out free eBooks to people in the developing world, VentureBeat reports. Risher founded Worldreader in 2009 after visiting an orphanage in Ecuador whose only access to books was a padlocked library with no key. His initial intent was to distribute Kindles and free eBooks to those in need, but now Risher is taking the initiative one step further with Worldreader Mobile. VentureBeat’s Rebecca Grant explains: Fifty percent of schools in sub-Saharan Africa have few or no books, while the USAID found that nearly ever home in sub-Saharan Africa has access to at least one mobile phone. Worldreader Mobile is designed for low-end feature phones most commonly used by people in Africa and Asia. Users download the free app and have access to a library of 1,200 books, ranging from romance novels to health textbooks... All the data processing happens in the cloud, rather than on the phone, and the data is compressed so people do not rack up high charges while reading. Risher was ecstatic over the launch of the new app: Worldreader has this crazy vision that every child on the planet should have access to the books they need to improve their lives. Mobile phones are the way people in the developing world stay connected and learn about the world around them. This is an opportunity to have an enormous impact on education in these parts of the world. The company partners with big name publishers and small presses alike to provide content. After a couple years of beta testing the app, the free books are reportedly now reaching over 500,000 users a month. Hooray for this guy! We need more Rishers in the world. Any other high-profile literacy charities out there we should know about? News by Christopher Shultz Christopher Shultz writes weird, dark fiction. His stories have appeared both online and in print, including most recently in Apex Magazine, freeze frame flash fiction and Grievous Angel. In addition to LitReactor, he has also written for Ranker.com, Cultured Vultures and Tor.com. At times, he dabbles in digital art and photography. Christopher lives in Oklahoma City with his fiancée Lauren and their two mostly well-behaved cats. More info at christophershultz.com. Follow @chris_shultz81 Can The Kindle Add Fuel To The Fire Of The Public Library System? My Kindle Experiment: How Easy Is Amazon's Self-Publishing Platform? Amazon Shakes Up Indie Book Marketing Starting March 1 Priming The Pump: Selling Your eBook On Amazon Isn't As Easy As It Seems Ten More Questions with 'The Moment Before' Author, Suzy Vitello Count Dracula: Misunderstood Monster, Bloodsucking Bastard, And Everything In-Between Why Boys And Men Should 100 Percent Read "Little Women" Book vs Film: "In The Tall Grass" Danny Robert May 1, 2013 - 10:41am There have a Say that "One Idea can change your life". Yes the idea of Risher must change the education and learning method of the deprived African Students. We can read Free eBooks for Kindle in our Kindle fire that they can't as they have no capability to effort one. Thanks Risher and his organization for his nobel work.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1389
__label__cc	0.702637	0.297363	Vacaville Police Rescue 60 Shelter Animals Before Nelson Fire Strikes Image via SPCA of Solano County/Facebook According to the Sacramento Bee, the Nelson Fire started around 5 p.m. on Friday, August 10, and “burned through 2,162 acres between Fairfield and Vacaville in Solano County,” in California. Thankfully, as of Sunday morning, the Cal Fire website reported that it has been 100 percent contained. However, while the fire was tearing through Vacaville, it started to edge closer and closer to the SPCA of Solano County, where around 60 animals reside. The Vacaville Police Department explains, “As the Nelson Fire raced towards the south end of town, it looked like the Solano SPCA would be the first to be hit by the flames. Our officers worked with Humane Animal Services, SPCA staff and volunteers to evacuate all they could in a race against the clock.” The above video is body camera footage from one of the police officers who helped to safely evacuate all 60 of the animals housed within the SPCA of Solano County building. The Vacaville community then joined together to open their homes to these animals and provide temporary foster homes until the SPCA of Solano County can clean up and become fully operational again. Paws crossed that some of these foster homes turn into forever homes! The SPCA of Solano County may have narrowly escaped the fire, but their building still suffered damage from smoke and lack of power. Luckily, the public has been more than willing to help by donating food and supplies. In a Facebook post, they say, “Thank you for all the food that was donated. We now have plenty of food for the animals. What we are in need of now is bedding for the animals, towels, blankets, etc and cleaning supplies. Paper towels, large trash bags, bleach etc.” They are also asking for financial support and donations to help them replace their supplies of refrigerated medications, vaccines and other medical supplies. For more information on how to help, check out their Facebook page. For more interesting news stories, check out these articles: Cat Sanctuary Hiring Caretaker to Look After 55 Cats on a Greek Island New York Rangers Welcome Autism Service Dog Named Ranger to the Team Pittsylvania County, Virginia Celebrates Opening of New Dog Park 2018 Brings New Highs for Pet Industry Esther Is the Largest Animal to Ever Receive a CT Scan in Canada	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1391
__label__cc	0.699814	0.300186	Building Envelope Fundamentals Part 1: Environment, Climate and Requirements – Recorded Webinar Building Science is constantly evolving, punctuated by the current challenges we face: energy efficiency, adaptation to climate change, sustainability, building conservation and rehabilitation. The materials and techniques are sophisticated, of course, and more and more efficient. But still it is necessary to control them. To this end, UL has developed a series of webinars that will respond to both the fundamental requirements of building practice and the contemporary issues of building science, using an interactive and dynamic approach to understanding, knowing, integrating and performing. The first webinar will discuss the fundamentals of the building envelope, and more specifically: The environment and the solicitation exerted on the envelope; The way in which the building envelope is articulated; The requirements to be met by the envelope. Describe the climatic and environmental impacts on the development and performance of the building envelope; Define the integration mechanisms of the envelope through the building and its components; Identify the requirements that define the design parameters of the envelope; Integrate the concept of the envelope into a context of use, aging and ultimately replacement Multiple roles and levels in an organization including but not limited to: Building Engineers Building Science Commissioners Code Authorities Commercial Builders Curtain Wall Manufacturers & Designers Door & Window Manufacturers & Designers Glazing Contractors Spec Writers AIA / IACET Procedure: In order to receive AIA or IACET credits, the accompanying quiz must be completed. After the quiz is scored 80% or higher, 1 HSW LU will be credited to your AIA Membership account if that membership number is provided to us. For IACET or other self-reporting purposes, you can print a Certificate of Completion from your Learning History. Presenter Biographies Dave Stammen Dave Stammen is the Principal Engineer for UL’s Building Envelope Performance Test Laboratory. He has over 20 years of experience working as a Design Engineer, Project Manager, and Code Compliance Manager within the Building Envelope industry. He is an active member of multiple organizations including American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), and American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM). Dave is UL’s technical expert for building envelope performance testing of products such as fenestration (windows and doors), tornado and hurricane shelter components, and other exterior Building Envelope products and materials. Richard Trempe Richard Trempe is an architect since 1993. His career has focused on the investigation and rehabilitation of buildings, and more specifically their envelope. He recently completed a Master of Science in Architecture, and completed research in service performance and life cycle approaches. Whether through his research or in his practice devoted to expertise on institutional buildings, Richard Trempe is passionate in this quest to understand "why and how it is done." He has drafted a facade inspection and maintenance guide in 2015 and has published several articles on the subject in recent years. Web-Based 90 minutes Free	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1400
__label__cc	0.652615	0.347385	Lonewolf Online ☰ Learning never exhausts the mind Home > Blog > Myself > Moving to Scotland! Moving to Scotland! Last Updated on 1st February 2019 by Tim Trott With my last work contract coming to a close soon, I've decided to take a chance and go for a new opportunity in Scotland which allows me to finally move out of the family home. When my contract runs out at the end of the month, my only options are to get another contract or go back to permanent work in Bristol, doing the same thing and not being able to afford a place of my own. My self-employed work has been going well, however, I'm finding that I'm spending too much time on work and not enough time for pleasure and to address this I will need to hire another person, which means that I'll need to work harder to bring in more work to cover the expense. I have reluctantly made the decision to close down my company and return to working a regular 9-5 job. Looking around in Bristol nothing on offer was appealing to me, then a new opportunity presented itself in Scotland... With my sister and brother-in-law already living in Scotland, they made me the very generous offer of letting me move up and live with them until I get a place of my own. The prices of houses to rent and cost of living is a lot cheaper (about 60% cheaper in rural areas!) in Scotland than in Bristol and I feel this is my best chance to progress in life. So when I finish my contract at the end of the month, I'll be packing my bags and heading to Scotland in search of new opportunities! Welcome to Scotland A74M We respect your privacy, and will not make your email public. Hashed email address may be checked against Gravatar service to retrieve avatars. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Tim Trott Tim Trott is a creative photographer, traveller, astronomer and software engineer with a passion for self-growth and a desire for personal challenge. Follow me on CodePen View my GitHub Like us on FacebookLonewolf Online76 Likes Like Page Be the first of your friends to like this The Fairy Flag of the Macleod By Tim Trott Scotland Trip April 2013 Hi, I'm Tim Trott. I'm a creative photographer, traveller, astronomer and software engineer with a passion for self-growth and a desire for personal challenge. This is my website, a place for me to share my experiences, knowledge and photography. I love to help people by writing articles and tutorials about my hobbies that I'm most passionate about. I hope you enjoy reading my articles as much as I enjoy writing them. Watch my videos on YouTube See my photos on Flickr View my CodePens Star Trek Fleet Command Jellyfish Parts Mission (02/12/2019) The Northern Lights – Aurora Borealis (27/11/2019) Smartphone Astrophotography (13/11/2019) How to Connect Cameras and Smartphones to (07/11/2019) Regions and Features of the Sun (30/10/2019) What Early Astronomers Did For Us (21/10/2019) Seven Wonders of the Universe (14/10/2019) Copyright © 2001-2020 Tim Trott, all rights reserved. Web Design by Azulia Designs This web page is licensed for your personal, private, non-commercial use only. Disclaimer, Privacy & Legal • Sitemap • Contact Me Learn Astronomy Sky At Night JavaScript / jQuery C# ASP.Net MVC SQL Server / mySql Gadget & Tech Reviews Crime Mysteries Secrets of the Skies	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1405
__label__wiki	0.715759	0.715759	← Ghost Rider Gallery Thing Gallery → Vengeance of the Molecule Man! Longbox Graveyard #114 Welcome to another installment of The Dollar Box, where I look at comics with a cover price of a dollar or less. After previously spotlighting issues of Strange Tales (1966), The Amazing Spider-Man (1963), and the Silver Surfer (1968), this month I look at modern comic book — Marvel Two-In-One #1, from the futuristic year of 1973! This issue carries a cover price of .20, and while it won’t require a bank loan to acquire today like those other books I’ve covered, you should still expect to pay $30-$40 for a copy in decent condition. To be fair, Marvel Two-In-One #1 isn’t a terribly significant issue — there are no first appearances or lasting pop culture influences in this book. But it is a solid Bronze Age comic book tale, told by two masters of their craft, and it has more than a little sentimental value for your humble narrator. Marvel Two-In-One grew out of a two-part run in Marvel Feature, copying the success of Marvel Team-Up, where Spider-Man was paired with a guest-star-of-the-month for what was usually a single-issue adventure. For Marvel Two-In-One, the headlining character would be Benjamin J. Grimm, better known as The Thing of the Fantastic Four, an outsized personality more than ready to step from the ensemble of his original book and star in adventures of his own. Two-In-One would never be as popular or successful as Marvel Team-Up, but the book had its moments, and in its hundred-issue run would feature work by John Byrne, George Perez, and a young Frank Miller. Author Steve Gerber spent little setting the tone and format for the new book — though as was often the case with Gerber, he didn’t take an easy route. The cover of the book promises “Monster vs. Monster … while a world trembles!” and most readers would have been happy to see Ben and his inaugural co-star, Man-Thing, pound the stuffing out of each other for nineteen pages. But Gerber wasn’t interested in what was easy. He wasn’t even interested in superheroes throwing punches at each other, and so that awesome action promised on the cover amounts to a scant half-page in the finished story, as the Thing punches through the Man-Thing, and comes away with a fist-full of slime and an appreciation of his foe’s hellish existence. What do we get for the rest of the issue? Characterization! Later authors of Two-In-One would tie themselves in knots contriving to bring their characters and bad guys together, but Gerber goes right at it, having Grimm get a mad on after reading tales of a “Man-Thing” stealing Ben’s good name in the Florida swamps. Two pages later and Ben’s on a southbound bus, still fuming. Now of course it is ridiculous that Ben would ride a bus to Florida to reclaim his naming rights from Man-Thing …but in a Steve Gerber world populated by talking ducks and an encounter-group masquerading as a superhero team called The Defenders, this kind of behavior was perfectly sane. More important — it was human, and it was in writing the human dimension of his characters where Gerber excelled. Steve looked past the orange rock monster in blue trunks and saw the insecure man within, and with this deft bit of characterization preyed on that man’s insecurities to both set up his story and give us affectionate insight on our hero. With Ben lost in reverie, the action shifts to some distant planet, where the Molecule Man breathes his last, but not before inspiring his son to seek vengeance on the Fantastic Four. A new Molecule Man emerges from a bath of pseudoscientific radiation, now able to extend his control over matter itself to living flesh. Molecule Man skips the bus, instead turning his own cells into “living magnets” that will draw him to wherever the Thing may be, and is surprised to find himself in a Florida swamp, and even more surprised to run into Man-Thing, who curiously follows the villain as he stalks away in disgust. From there it remains only to get Ben into the action, again in the most direct way — Ben intimidates his bus driver into making an unscheduled stop, and jumps from an overpass right into the path of the Molecule Man. It’s all very pat, and more than a little weird, sounding almost like one of the Say What?! features at StashMyComics. But Gerber makes it work, charming us with Ben’s cranky speechifying and keeping the story moving fast enough that we don’t really have a chance to raise an objection. Ben doesn’t stand a chance against a foe who can control the building blocks of matter. So quickly does Molecule Man gain the upper hand that he elects to transform both Thing and Man-Thing back to their original human forms, that they might be “naught but impotent observers” while he destroys the Fantastic Four. All of which gives Ben Grimm and the Man-Thing’s alter-ego — Ted Sallis — a chance to talk for a page or two. They recap their origins in a non-expository way, though Ben soon grows tired of talking, saying Ted talks almost as much as Reed Richards, and grouchily warning Sallis that he’d better shut his trap, saying, “I like ya too much to wanna feel I gotta knock yer teeth out to keep my sanity!” Before long the Molecule Man is back, his plan to kill the rest of the Fantastic Four undone by his malfunctioning wand, but he picks a proxy out of the crowd in a nearby town, transforming an innocent bystander into a Mr. Fantastic look-alike, then stretching the poor soul’s body until it snaps in half. It’s a shocking bit of violence, out of character with the rest of the story, but it is vintage Gerber, who delighted in flipping from surrealism to realism from panel to panel, never afraid to raise the stakes or splash some blood if it drove home the depravity of his bad guys (a year later, Gerber would have racist Sons of the Serpent scumbags burn an old man to death in a tenement building in the pages of The Defenders). Ben is taken aback by this murder, and things start to happen fast. Possibly for no real reason other than that he is running out of pages to complete his tale, Gerber has the Molecule Man change Ben and Sallis back into their monster forms, just in time to throw a couple punches at each other, before putting paid to our villain when he loses the handle on his wand. And then it is over, with Ben stalking off to next month’s unrelated adventure with the Sub-Mariner, and Man-Thing returning to his swamp, bereft of identity or even memory of his brief reprieve. Marvel Two-In-One #1 is an admittedly slight tale, thin on action and thus not taking best advantage of penciler Gil Kane’s skills, but I still like it, mostly for Gerber’s ear for dialogue, masterfully expressed through our rough-hewn hero. A comics writer of rare intelligence, Steve Gerber always brought his A-game, even when he was making it up as he went along, and his work is among the best produced during the “anything goes” period when Roy Thomas took over from a distracted Stan Lee as Marvel’s Editor-In-Chief. Marvel Two-In-One #1 isn’t the greatest book of its era — its not even among the best books Steve Gerber would ever write — but I do think it’s the top single issue of Marvel Two-In-One, whatever its faults (and here is my review of the other ninety-nine issues of Marvel Two-In-One!). But for one of my favorite writers, writing one of my favorite characters, kicking off one of my favorite “guilty pleasure” superhero series, I find it irresistible, particularly given my own fleeting personal experience working with Steve Gerber. Should you find it in a dollar box of your own, I hope you will give Marvel Two-In-One #1 a shot …and if you can’t find a copy of your own, a little bird tells me you can take a peak over at the always-groovy Mars Will Send No More site! This article original appeared at StashMyComics.com. IN THREE WEEKS: #115 The Purge! Marvel’s Johnny Blaze : The Ghost Rider (superheroesframe.wordpress.com) Look Back At MAN-THING (2005) Concept Art & Storyboards (comicbookmovie.com) I am an evil supervillain and my power is… advertising! (wklondon.typepad.com) NYCC: A Look at the Marvel Announcements (comicbooked.com) Feld Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment Unveil Exclusive New Details on Marvel Universe Live! – the Ultimate Marvel Arena Spectacular – at New York Comic-con (nerdsblog.org) AWESOME-tober-fest 2013: Marvel Zombies (2005-current) (paxholley.net) Posted on October 23, 2013, in The Dollar Box and tagged Gil Kane, Man-Thing, Marvel Two-In-One, Steve Gerber, Thing. Bookmark the permalink. 9 Comments. ultradude13 \| October 23, 2013 at 8:09 am This is both obscure and insightful at the same time! How do you come up with such topics? Paul O'Connor \| October 23, 2013 at 9:04 am Hell if I know. My life has been a productive waste! Dean Compton \| March 5, 2014 at 10:53 am One thing is for sure; when a comic book stars Man-Thing and The Thing, it is gonna be hard to mess it up, especially with Gerber at the helm. The titular similarities basically demanded this team up! Paul O'Connor \| March 5, 2014 at 4:11 pm I like how Gerber goes right at it and has Ben get outraged that the Man-Thing stole his name … it makes no sense at all, except in Gerber-world, which was a wonderful place to visit. I miss him! Dean Compton \| March 5, 2014 at 8:35 pm Anyone who truly loves comics misses him. Pingback: Longbox Soapbox (Fall 2013) \| Longbox Graveyard Pingback: Marvel Two-In-One Times One Hundred \| Longbox Graveyard Pingback: Ben Urich: A Role Model in a Sea of Superheroes \| Longbox Graveyard Pingback: Thing Vs. Thing! \| Longbox Graveyard Leave a Reply to Dean Compton Cancel reply	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1406
__label__cc	0.660057	0.339943	« The Unresolved Creepiness of "Indoor Man" \| Main \| Unusual Maps: US Financial Impact on the World, 1929 » Killing the Dead Poe, 1849 Carl Sandburg (whose house is about 5 miles from here) wrote a long, light-but-heavy, airy three-volume biography of Abraham Lincoln that is said to have killed the president, again. Rufus Griswold, a once semi-friend of Edgar Allen Poe, became a bitter enemy whose hatred of the man extended pathologically deeply far into Poe's death. There are stories of cross-loved interests, and competition over a job, and the biggest (or more representative) thing--Poe's lukewarm review of Griswold's genre-twisting collection of American poetry, for which Poe was paid by Griswold, a bribe producing a coercion of Griwold's work. Poe was evidently never forgiven for that, and probably never forgiven for being legions smarter and far more talented than Griswold--and for all of these real or imagined ills Griswold drove a stake through Poe's eye in this very nasty obituary. It was signed with a pseudonym, but it was soon discovered that Griswold was the author. The obit is a diatribe, pure and simple, a revenge piece that pulled Poe from his grave and killed him again. You can tell that the long column will cleave Poe in two by the end of the second and third (short) sentences: "He died in Baltimore the day before yesterday. This announcement will startle many, but few will be grieved by it". You know at that point that whatever comes to follow will offer a rough ride, which indeed it was. There's a lot of stuff about his personal life, including a long an meandering section on his stepfather---and not one mention of anything that he wrote. Griswold clawed his way into the heart of Poe's remains like a meth addict tracking down a ten dollar bill under a soda machine, and proceeded to defame Poe and his life via forged letters, and thus creating Poe the madman/street-crawler/drug-addicted alchie who was a friendless and betraying and brutal to anyone he knew. It took a while for Griswold's crimes against Poe to be uncovered, but the damage was done, and life force thief Griswold was safely tucked into his own dirt nap. No one deserves that sort of treatment, least of all Poe. In the end the truth was outed, with Poe recognized as himself again, with Griswold becoming the pathological necro-killer. [Image source: Awesome Stories, https://www.awesomestories.com/asset/view/Poe-Obituary-by-Rufus-Griswold, reprinting the obit as it appeared in the New York Tribune, October 9, 1849.] Posted by John F. Ptak in Anticipation, History of , Atlas of Dead Ideas, Bad Ideas \| Permalink	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1407
__label__wiki	0.895808	0.895808	Home Music Reviews Album Reviews Kris Drever: If Wishes Were Horses – album review Kris Drever: If Wishes Were Horses – album review Mike Ainscoe Kris Drever: If Wishes Were Horses (Reveal Records) CD/DL The first solo album for six years from the highly rated and inspirational singer, guitarist and songwriter. Ten years in the trade sees Kris Drever emerging from his involvement with multi award winning band Lau and his early clean cut and crew cut of yore into a bearded and handsomely windswept artist with the styling to match. His recent move to the Shetlands from the boisterous nature of urban Scotland comes across in the relaxed nature and organic feel of the songs, the album aptly enough signing off with ‘Going To The North’ where he admits that “the cold wind concentrates the mind, blows the blues away.” In fact, it’s the lyrical content which is particularly fascinating about this set, made up of songs which of a semi-biographical nature as well as addressing wider themes. A swift glance through the song titles hints as such: ‘I Didn’t Try Hard Enough’, ‘When The Shouting Is Over and ‘Hard Year’ all give some indication that ‘If Wishes Were Horses ‘ is going to be quite an thought-provoking not to mention, telling ride. Indeed, cutting below the surface of the song titles, there are shedloads of telling lines in the songs – “The gold we saved in the good times, turned to lead when it was rough”, “Talked it through twice, resolution not easy”, “I know it’s been a hard year, we’ve cried a thousand tears” – taken in isolation they may be but in the context of the songs then this is an album where Kris seems to be lightening his load. Perhaps even taking up a direction which seems to be a new emergence in the folk circles; artists to rely less on the conventional reliance of interpreting traditional themes and taking more of a chance to open themselves up personally – being prepared to bare the soul and expose personal feelings has always happened in musical terms – an expression through song writing coming from their own emotions and experiences. Most recently, Bella Hardy’s ‘With The Dawn’ (LTW review here) took up a similar approach with a set of songs which melted and dripped with her outpourings. As ‘I Didn’t Try Hard Enough’ moves into the contrast of the more languid and pensive pace of ‘When We Roll In The Morning’ the feeling starts to dawn that this is going to be quite a telling journey through an album of songs which may well turn out to be more revealing than the song titles suggest. The latter looking back with no regrets yet hopeful that “the third time” will be the final time to fall in love. The title track and ‘Five Past Two’ are all world weary thoughts and wishes while ‘The Longest Day’ catches Drever at his most lyrical and poetic and musically sparse . Aside from Lewis Spence’s ‘Capernaum’ poem set to music previously done by Ed Miller, ‘If Wishes Were Horses’ is all Drever originals. A chance to show his maturity as a lyricist with a shrewd and perceptive view on the world. Broken hearts, tears and bloodshed – maybe a good enough reason to leave the city behind and seek out the tranquillity of his beloved islands, it’s a record full of thoughtful reflection and taking the time to reflect on life. Adding to Drever’s own fluent guitar, his assembled band of players provide subtle accompaniment, Louis Abbott in particular proving the value of a bit of percussion makes to acoustic based folk material. Ian Carr is on the album on trumpet as well as his usual guitar, Euan Burton on bass plus piano and Wurlitzer and there’s some additional vocal from Yolanda Quartey, but at the core, the songs and prevalence is characteristically Drever. Celebrating ten years in the business with an accompanying solo tour, well worth seeking if Drever is heading your way, ‘If Wishes Were Horses’ seems set to emerge as an album of songs which in a few months time, if not before, many will be ranking amongst the year’s best. Watch Kris Drever performing ‘When The Shouting Is Over’ from the album at Celtic Connection January 2016: You can find Kris Drever online at: http://krisdrever.com/. He is also on Facebook and tweets as @KrisDrever Words by Mike Ainscoe. You can find more of Mike’s writing on Louder Than War at his author’s archive and his website is www.michaelainscoephotography.co.uk Kris Drever Previous articleThe Magnetic North: Prospect Of Skelmersdale – album review Next articleNews: Pit Ponies release video for ‘Furies’ Mike has been contributing to Louder Than War since 2012, rising through the ranks from contributor to Sub Editor and now Reviews Editor. He brings his eclectic taste to the table with views on live shows (including photography) and album reviews, features and interviews from rock to metal to acoustic and folk. Electronic Music News Ambient Electronica News S.T.E All-Dayer @ Joiners, Southampton, 1st Feb 2020 preview and playlist Deja Vega: Deja Vega – album review Vice Squad: An Interview With Beki Bondage And Live Review Riviere: Heal – album review Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman: Personae – album review	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1408
__label__wiki	0.547801	0.547801	HomePosts tagged 'Elizabeth Burns' Elizabeth Burns 2016 Forward First Collections Reviewed #1 – Ron Carey July 20, 2016 July 29, 2016 martyn crucefix contemporary British poetry, creative writing, Irish poetry, poetry, poetry competitions, writing Antonio Machado, Elizabeth Burns, Forward First Collections, Forward Poetry prize, Limerick Writers' Centre, Michael Longley, Patrick Kavanagh, Philip Gross, Revival Press, Ron Carey, Seamus Heaney, W B Yeats This is the first in a series of reviews I will post over the next two months of the 5 collections chosen for the 2016 Forward Prizes Felix Dennis award for best First Collection. The £5000 prize will be decided on 20th September. Click here for all 5 of my reviews of the 2015 shortlisted books (eventual winner Mona Arshi). The 2016 shortlist is: Nancy Campbell – Disko Bay (Enitharmon Press) Ron Carey – Distance (Revival Press) Harry Giles – Tonguit (Freight Books) Ruby Robinson – Every Little Sound (Liverpool University Press) Tiphanie Yanique – Wife (Peepal Tree Press) Thanks to Revival Press for providing a copy of Ron Carey’s book for review purposes. On the cover of Distance a male figure has already travelled well down a track through flat, open countryside. He’s heading determinedly away from us, hands thrust in his coat pockets. I think this is Ron Carey and though the image pretty literally evokes one aspect of the book’s title, it contradicts the stated direction of the poems within which hope to “bring us a little closer”. An epigraph from Elizabeth Burns suggests a more philosophical “sense / of time and place dissolving” so that (in an image that would have pleased Antonio Machado) “we are all / drops of water in this enormous breaking wave”. Ron Carey’s first collection sticks more firmly to the former, more commonplace, more personal of these formulations but is at its most interesting when it ventures an almost magic realist evocation of the latter. The dissolution of strict linear time provides occasions for many of the most appealing poems here. They are acts of recall of a twentieth century childhood in Ireland (in this Carey invites comparisons with Heaney and, before him, Kavanagh). The boy who is the focus of these recollections is both highly observant and very imaginative. His conviction that there is a leopard in the coal-shed as he is tucked up in bed is grounded in vivid details of it tiptoeing “through the tin-pot Dulux jungle, on / Quick, painted feet”. ‘Breakfast’ is also troubled by imaginary big cats (lions this time) who chase his father from the house, their “claws pinging the spokes of [his] bicycle”. The idea of a ‘water-table’, as discussed by Driller Flanagan and the boy’s father, unleashes images of a real “table of Marian blue; its top shimmering” but when the geological reference is clarified for him, the boy swears never to ask “questions that have / The possibility of such dull answers”. We see the birth of a certain type of poet here, though Carey’s long wait for a first book reassures us that such unbridled (if vivid) fantasy will not be the whole story. So watching Aunt Babbie wring the necks of chickens, while blithely questioning him about his day at school, gives rise to more troubling childhood experiences as the birds’ “squawking souls” pursue him home and (the writing of the poem confirms) continue to haunt him forever. Everyday remembrance seldom loses sight of the gulf between then and now, but Carey’s poems occasionally record more profound moments of the collapse of the temporal. ‘Moving’ records the day a family move to a newly built housing estate. All their belongings piled in a horse-drawn cart (old world), as they approach the house the boy’s mother runs ahead with a “100-watt Solus” light bulb in her hand (new world). The electricity that runs metaphorically through the boy’s hands as he is given the horse’s reins and literally through the bulb filament so that the “black eyes of the front-room suddenly blazed” form an instantaneous circuit in which the whole family experiences renewal, the mother now “a young girl” calling from an open window ahead. It is the intensity of the emotions which supercharges such changes in perception. ‘Kilkee’ sees the six-year-old boy partaking of the grief of another Aunt’s broken heart, lying like lovers themselves on sand dunes: “He put his finger into the ring of the sun / And pulled it down the sky till it entered the water”. This drawing down of blinds is a fantasy of sorts but far more profoundly linked to the truth of the moment than the boy’s water-table imaginings. It’s in ‘Upstairs’ that Carey brings this technique to its apogee where the boy (now grown but of an uncertain age) agrees to wear his father’s old coat and lie beside his ageing mother. It’s her desire to re-live earlier days and intimacies that dominates, but the poem cleverly reveals the boy’s own uncertainty of identity: “We pretend to sleep, Danny and me”. He feels he can’t get up, though she’s now asleep, “Because she will not let go of his hand” (my italics). The figure of the father is a powerful one and recurs throughout the book. We see him relishing “pig’s toes with a pint”; elsewhere he comes home from work: “Your cold, great hands shocking / Our new skins; your goat’s kiss rough as love”. Even more memorably, in ‘My Father Built England’, he works as an immigrant labourer, a “solid Paddy full of gristle”, learning how to harden his hands with urine, then with the onset of World War Two, returning to Ireland to work for Hogan and Son. He is one of many characters who populate this enjoyable book – Miss O’Mahoney, a pub quiz-master, an irregular Postman, several Aunts, Grandmother and Grandfather – most of them firmly enough grounded in close observation to avoid caricature. And it’s the quietness with which Carey achieves his aims which is notable. New technologies are alluded to in the context of the past. ‘Churchfields’ makes familiar use of a photographic image but in ‘Background’ an image of a Grandfather is set as background on a computer screen, allowing Carey to “click a short-cut icon on his broad shoulders” in another striking image of the collapse of time differences. Elsewhere, the sweep of a dry stone wall is compared to the curve of a “Large Particle Collider” (unlikely, but successful). And a visit to Patrick Kavanagh’s grave yields an encounter with his ghost, in fact on film, “rasping and jumping on a screen”. Unfortunately, there is a rather soft middle to this book in the sections titled ‘The Beloved’ and ‘New Oceans’. The first seems a rather brief, miscellaneous collection of poems only vaguely linked to the theme of love and includes an up-dating of the Icarus myth and an incongruously Yeatsian lyric, ‘Diarmuid and Grainne’. ‘New Oceans’ appears to be an ill-judged venture into exotic climes and idioms (I think Central America). But there are more interesting poems in the final section of the book, ‘The World Will Break Your Heart’. Here Carey is less intent on conventional narrative and (in contrast to the youthful recall of earlier poems) focuses on the moment as it passes and on last things. ‘Lineage’ is a confident celebration of the Irish landscape – confident enough to admit ignorance of names as well as to leave the poem more open-ended, with no evident pay-off. ‘Catching My Death’ is short-lined, elegant, unpushy. Sounding more like Michael Longley here, the boy has grown up, encountered much: I find life now – much the same As the robin does – wriggling In my mouth Mortality is now envisaged as a return to the earth, though some sort of reawakening into the future is imagined: The earth warms And the soil opens To the resurrection of the worms Philip Gross, Carey’s supervisor on the South Glamorgan Creative Writing MA course, has written of the tenderness and detail of his work and this is true. He has a long list of competition wins and placings behind him and individual poems are touching and colourful and well-done. Distance covers a great deal of ground between childhood and old age and Carey is above all honest. But as a first book there are trails here which come to nothing and others which promise poems of a more adventurous kind. I hope that’s where the man in the coat is really heading. An interview with Ron Carey about his work can be read here.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1418
__label__wiki	0.939632	0.939632	Watch the noice moment when the 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' cast is told Season 7 is happening They're back baby. Image: NBC UNiversal Shows get renewed all the time, but it's not often we get to see the news delivered to their hardworking cast and crew. On Wednesday, NBC renewed Brooklyn Nine-Nine for a seventh season, and the news was broken during a table read with the show's cast and crew. SEE ALSO: 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Season 6 thrives in unexpected spotlight Needless to say, they were ecstatic. In true #Brooklyn99 fashion, we waited 9 seconds to tell them the good news. 😏 We're coming back, y'all! pic.twitter.com/T3ioSJcehi — Brooklyn Nine-Nine (@nbcbrooklyn99) February 27, 2019 Dirk Blocker, who stars as Detective Hitchcock on the series, posted a video of the cast celebrating, including Terry Crews, Stephanie Beatriz, and Andy Samberg. Seven, baby! That’s right! Season 7 coming from ⁦⁦@nbcbrooklyn99⁩ 77! er, I mean 99! Either way, we’re thrilled. #Brooklyn99 pic.twitter.com/z4ag06zaYf — Dirk Blocker (@DirkBlocker) February 28, 2019 It's the second season of Brooklyn Nine-Nine on NBC, where it was given a second life by the network after it was cancelled by Fox in early 2018. So yeah, it's understandable why the show's cast and crew are super excited about returning. "It’s been one of our great joys as a network to give Brooklyn Nine-Nine a second life," Lisa Katz and Tracey Pakosta, co-presidents of scripted programming at NBC Entertainment, said in a statement. "Cheers to Dan Goor, Mike Schur, Luke Del Tredici and David Miner, and our amazing cast and crew who each week turn New York’s finest into New York’s funniest." The seventh season of Brooklyn Nine-Nine will air during NBC's 2019-2020 season. WATCH: Internet trolls forced Rotten Tomatoes to limit comments on new movies Topics: brooklyn nine-nine, Entertainment, NBC, Television	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1419
__label__cc	0.690517	0.309483	—Magical Nihilism Nothing matters, everything is wonderful. About Magical Nihilism Station Identification Culture, Fine Nonsense, Mind Gangsters, Sufficiently-Advanced Lifestyle How the Penguin Cafe Orchestra got their name is as beautiful as their music: “In 1972 I was in the south of France. I had eaten some bad fish and was in consequence rather ill. As I lay in bed I had a strange recurring vision, there, before me, was a concrete building like a hotel or council block. I could see into the rooms, each of which was continually scanned by an electronic eye. In the rooms were people, everyone of them preoccupied. In one room a person was looking into a mirror and in another a couple were making love but lovelessly, in a third a composer was listening to music through earphones. Around him there were banks of electronic equipment. But all was silence. Like everyone in his place he had been neutralized, made grey and anonymous. The scene was for me one of ordered desolation. It was as if I were looking into a place which had no heart. Next day when I felt better, I was on the beach sunbathing and suddenly a poem popped into my head. It started out ‘I am the proprietor of the Penguin Cafe, I will tell you things at random’ and it went on about how the quality of randomness, spontaneity, surprise, unexpectedness and irrationality in our lives is a very precious thing. And if you suppress that to have a nice orderly life, you kill off what’s most important. Whereas in the Penguin Cafe your unconscious can just be. It’s acceptable there, and that’s how everybody is. There is an acceptance there that has to do with living the present with no fear in ourselves.” Two quotes for 2014 artificial intelligence, Books, Culture, Eloi Vs Morlock, Mind Gangsters, Society and culture, Sufficiently-Advanced Lifestyle from Freedom by Daniel Suarez: “Where ancient people believed in gods and devils that listened to their pleas and curses — in this age immortal entities hear us. Call them bots or spirits; there is no functional difference now. They surround us and through them word-forms become an unlock code that can trigger a blessing or a curse. Mankind created systems whose inter-reactions we could not fully understand, and the spirits we gathered have escaped from them into the land where they walk the earth—or the GPS grid, whichever you prefer. The spirit world overlaps the real one now, and our lives will never be the same.” “But doesn’t this just spread mysticism? Lies, essentially?” “You mean fairy tales? Yes, initially. But then, a lot of parents tell young children that there’s a Santa Claus. It’s easier than trying to explain the cultural significance of midwinter celebrations to a three-year-old. If false magic or a white lie about the god-monster in the mountain will get people to stop killing one another and learn, then the truth can wait. When the time is right, it can be replaced with a reverence for the scientific method.” See also Julian Oliver’s talk. Again. “…basically a small angry child” Culture, Eloi Vs Morlock, Media “At 42 years old, Charlie Brooker is settling into his middle age, but in the world of current affairs, where few male presenters under 50 occupy top jobs, he’s basically a small angry child. At 66, Jon Snow is far closer to the likes of John Humphrys (70) and James Naughtie (62) at the Today programme, Jeremy Paxman (63) at Newsnight, Andrew Neil (64) at This Week and the Sunday Politics, or Question Time’s 75-year old David Dimbleby. The few female presenters on these shows are allowed – compelled even – to be under 50, but current affairs output remains dominated by 50- to 70-something white men. This even extends to the pundits – a very small proportion of panelists on Question Time are under 40, and those under 30 are treated virtually as cultural curiosities to be gawked at or patronised. Owen Jones’s TV career seems – through no fault of his own – to be predicated on the idea that by giving him a say, broadcasters have somehow ticked the ‘under 30’ box, as if one guy can somehow be the ‘voice of a generation’.” From “How Jon Snow dissing the PlayStation 4 explains why no one cares you can’t afford a house” I’m 42 in a few months. The only winning move is not to play Culture, Fine Nonsense, gifs, Media Book dreaming Books, Culture, Nonsense The mini-kaiju are teething, which means very little sleep in our household. I had about an hour’s nap mid-afternoon yesterday, kindly afforded by Foe taking on twin-wrangling for a bit. I had a really vivid dream, which I can only recall snatches of. Blogging about dreams would be naff even if I were twenty years younger and it was twenty years ago, and this was livejournal, so I’ll keep this short. The context, I think was a pub conversation about books read and not-read – you know the sort where people enthuse about something you absolutely must-read, that they can’t quite believe you haven’t. In it, a book called “The Refrigerator” came up. Either I couldn’t believe someone hadn’t read it, or they couldn’t believe I hadn’t. Anyway, it’s many merits were listed by those present. “The Refrigerator” basically put, is a hard sci-fi take on Lovecraft – interstellar space is dark and empty apart from the dark, empty, unknowable and relentless things in it – which glance against our little solar system in the near-future, causing much wailing and gnashing of teeth. I think the majority of it was set on some kind of colony or station in the Kuiper Belt that cops it before the rest of us. I mention all this as it mustn’t of popped in there all by itself – and there are certainly shades of Greg Bear’s “Forge of God“, Lovecraft, Warren’s “Ocean“, and his nasally-extinguished God from The Authority, Vernor Vinge’s “A Fire upon the deep” and even Pitch-Black. Aside from all of those, have I described to myself a book that I think I should read? Do you recognize a book I should read? Blog all dog-eared unpages: The Red Men by Matthew De Abaitua Book reviews, Books, Culture, Eloi Vs Morlock, Late Capitalism, Mind Gangsters, Robots, Sufficiently Advanced Technology, Sufficiently-advanced literature, The Spectacle, Uncategorized I’d been recommended “The Red Men” by many. Webb, Timo, Rod, Schulze, Bridle (who originally published it) all mentioned it in conversation monthly, and sometimes weekly as memetic tides of our work rose and fell into harmony with it. The physical (red) book stared at me from a shelf until, recently, aptly it lept the fence into the digital, and was republished as an e-book. This leap was prompted by the release of Shynola’s excellent short film – “Dr. Easy” – that brings to life the first chapter (or 9mins 41secs) of the book. The Red Men resonates with everything. Everything here on this site, everything I’ve written, everything I’ve done. Everything I’m doing. In fact, “resonates” is the wrong word. Shakes. It shook me. My highlights, fwiw (with minimal-to-no spoilers) below: “I wriggled my hand free of Iona’s grasp and checked my pulse. It was elevated. Her question came back to me: Daddy, why do people get mad? Well, my darling, drugs don’t help. And life can kick rationality out of you. You can be kneecapped right from the very beginning. Even little girls and boys your age are getting mad through bad love. When you are older, life falls short of your expectations, your dreams are picked up by fate, considered, and then dashed upon the rocks, and then you get mad. You just do. Your only salvation is to live for the dreams of others; the dreams of a child like you, my darling girl, my puppy pie, or the dreams of an employer, like Monad.” “The body of the robot was designed by a subtle, calculating intelligence, with a yielding cover of soft natural materials to comfort us and a large but lightweight frame to acknowledge that it was inhuman. The robot was both parent and stranger: you wanted to lay your head against its chest, you wanted to beat it to death. When I hit my robot counsellor, its blue eyes held a fathomless love for humanity.” “ugliness was a perk confined to management.” “Positioning himself downwind of the shower-fresh hair of three young women, Raymond concentrated on matching the pace of this high velocity crowd. There were no beggars, no food vendors, no tourists, no confused old men, no old women pulling trolleys, no madmen berating the pavement, to slow them down; he walked in step with a demographically engineered London, a hand-picked public.” “Over the next few days you will encounter more concepts and technology like this that you may find disturbing. If at any time you feel disorientated by Monad, please contact your supervisor immediately.’ ‘How do you help him?’ ‘It’s about live analysis of opportunities. Anyone can do retrospective analysis. I crunch information at light speed so I’m hyper-responsive to changing global business conditions. Every whim or idea Harold has, I can follow it through. I chase every lead, and then I present back to him the ones which are most likely to bear fruit. I am both his personal assistant and, in some ways, his boss.’ “So long as the weirdness stayed under the aegis of a corporation, people would accept it.” “Once you pass forty, your faculties recede every single day. New memories struggle to take hold and you are unable to assimilate novelty. Monad is novelty. Monad is the new new thing. Without career drugs, the future will overwhelm us, wave after wave after wave.’” “No one has access to any code. I doubt we could understand it even if we did. All our IT department can offer is a kind of literary criticism.’ ‘I can’t sleep. I stopped taking the lithium a while ago. Is this the mania again? Monad is a corporation teleported in from the future: discuss. Come on! You know, don’t you? You know and you’re not telling. I would have expected more protests. Anti-robot rallies, the machine wars, a resistance fighting for what it means to be human. No one cares, do they? Not even you. You’ll get up in the morning and play this message and it will be last thing you want to hear.’ “George Orwell wrote that after the age of thirty the great mass of human beings abandon individual ambition and live chiefly for others. I am one of that mass.” “Plenty of comment had been passed on the matter, worrying over the philosophical and ethical issues arising from simulated peope, and it was filed along with the comment agitating about global warming, genetically modified food, nano-technology, cloning, xenotransplantation, artificial intelligence, superviruses and rogue nuclear fissile material.” “His gaze raked to and fro across the view of the city, the unsettled nervous energy of a man whose diary is broken down into units of fifteen minutes.” “This has been very useful. Send my office an invoice. Before I go, tell me, what is the new new thing?’ I answered immediately. ‘The Apocalypse. The lifting of the veil. The revelation.’ ‘Yes, of course.’ His coat was delivered to him. As he shuck it on, Spence indicated to the waiter that I was to continue to drink at his expense. ‘Still, the question we must all ask ourselves is this: what will we do if the Apocalypse does not show up?’” “History had been gaining on us all year and that clear sunny morning in New York it finally pounced.” “‘No. Advanced technology will be sold as magic because it’s too complicated for people to understand and so they must simply have faith in it.” ‘Every generation loses sight of its evolutionary imperative. By the end of the Sixties it was understood that the power of human consciousness must be squared if we were to ensure the survival of mankind. This project did not survive the Oil Crisis. When I first met you, you spoke of enlightenment. That project did not survive 9/11. With each of these failures, man sinks further into the quagmire of cynicism. My question is: do you still have any positive energy left in you?’ “‘My wife is pregnant,’ I replied. ‘My hope grows every day. It kicks and turns and hiccups.’ Spence did not like my reply. Stoker Snr took over the questioning. ‘We are not ready to hand the future over to someone else. Our window of opportunity is still open.’ He took out what looked like an inhaler for an asthmatic and took a blast of the drug. Something to freshen up his implants.” ‘Do you remember how you said to me that the Apocalypse was coming? The revelation. The great disclosure. You wanted change. It looked like it was going to be brands forever, media forever, house prices forever, a despoticism of mediocrity and well-fed banality. Well, Dr Easy is going to cure us all of that.’ ‘We did some research on attitudes to Monad. We had replies like “insane”, “terrifying” and “impossible”. As one man said, “It all seems too fast and complex to get your head around. I’ve stopped reading the newspapers because they make every day feel like the end of the world.”’ ‘What disturbs me is how representative that young man’s attitude is. Government exemplifies it. It has learnt the value of histrionics. It encourages the panic nation because a panicking man cannot think clearly. But we can’t just throw our hands up in the air and say, “Well, I can no longer make sense of this.” The age is not out of control. If you must be apocalyptic about it, then tell yourself that we are living after the end of the world.’ “The crenelations of its tower were visible from much of the town, a comforting symbol of the town’s parish past. Accurately capturing the circuit flowing between landscape and mind was crucial to the simulation.” “He handed me a ceremonial wafer smeared with the spice. ‘We start by entering Leto’s communal dreamland.’ I looked with horror at the wafer. ‘This is ridiculous. I am not eating this.’ I handed the wafer back to him. He refused it. ‘I’m giving you a direct order. Take the drug!’ ‘This is not the military, Bruno. We work in technology and marketing.’ ‘We work in the future!’ screamed Bougas. ‘And this is how the future gets decided.’ “One of Monad’s biggest problems was its monopoly. To survive in the face of a suspicious government, the company went out of its way to pretend it had the problems and concerns of any other corporations, devising products and brands to fit in with capitalism.” “Management wanted to talk so they dispatched a screen to wake me; it slithered under the bedroom door then glided on a cushion of air across the floor until it reached the wall where it stretched out into a large landscape format.” “I understand why you work there. Why you collaborate with them. You have a family, you are suspended in a system that you didn’t create. But the excuse of good intentions is exhausted.” ‘You are afraid. There is a lot of fear around. Society is getting older. The old are more susceptible to fear. Fearful of losing all they have amassed and too old to hope for a better future. You’re still young. Don’t let the fear get inside you.’ ‘The battle has been lost and all the good people have gone crazy. My surveys reveal a people pushed down just below the surface of what it means to be human. You exist down where the engines are. Damned to turn endlessly on the cycle of fear and desire. Should I push the fear button? Or should I pull the desire lever? Save me some time. Tell me which one works best on you.’ “Society had become a sick joke, a sleight-of-hand in which life was replaced with a cheap replica. Progress abandoned, novelty unleashed, spoils hoarded by the few. The temperature soared as the body politic fought a virus from the future. “Dr Hard grabbed me by the hair and shook some sense into me. ‘Artificial intelligences are not programmed, Nelson. They are bred. My ancestor was an algorithm in a gene pool of other algorithms. It produced the best results and so passed on its sequence to the next generation. This evolution continued at light speed with innumerable intelligences being tested and discarded until a code was refined that was good enough. A billion murders went into my creation. Your mistake is to attribute individual motivation to me. I contain multitudes, and I don’t trust any of them.’ And, from the author’s afterword: The novel was conceived as a hybrid of the modes of literary fiction with the ideas and plotting of science fiction. I wanted to use the characters and setting we associate with literary fiction to make the interpolation of futuristic technology more amusingly dissonant, as that was the character of the times as I experienced them. The UK needs a new age of STEAM, and the Ebacc won’t make it happen. Culture, Eloi Vs Morlock, Futures, Society and culture In the UK, the conservative government is trying to remove art and design subjects from the core of their new curriculum, the ‘EBacc’, which the Tories want to focus around readin’, ritin’ and ‘rithmetic. This is, of course, pretty disastrous. An age of STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics – (rather than just STEM) is what the UK needs to survive in the foothills of the 21stC. The PM David Cameron et al make a lot of noise about supporting “Tech City” etc., but without nurturing inventive thinking at early stages of kids educations, we won’t be able to compete against bigger and better resourced countries. A friend of mine, Joe McCloud got a bunch of design firms to get behind a campaign against this – called “#includedesign” which you can read about here: http://includedesign.org/ I’m pleased to say our company, BERG is signed up. I was contacted by a journalist from Dezeen with a couple of questions about the campaign, the importance of design teaching in secondary education etc. Sir Jony Ive in the mean-time signed up to the campaign, so I imagine that was a bit more newsworthy, so understandably my answers weren’t used in the piece! FWIW, I thought I would post my responses here: 1. Why do you think its important that design is taught in schools? Three reasons to come to mind. 1) is brutal economics. Global competition for jobs, work, wealth means we as a small country need to out imagine the bigger ones. We’re good at that at the moment. Why not invest in that? We’re not going to ‘out-grammar’ or ‘out-times-table’ China or India. Art and design sharpen the imagination, even if you go on to to be a biologist or a banker. It’s beyond foolish to drop them. We need to invest in our Gross National Imagination to survive the 21stC. 2) is improving engagement in schools. I’m not a teacher but I think there is a halo effect from good design teaching that makes other subjects shine for kids.When I was a kid CDT (Craft Design and Technology) was the great leveller. I had great teachers. The nerdy kids and the tough kids did as well as each other – and stereotypes of how well you were meant to do broke down. That lead to kids breaking out of their pre-assigned paths to not-much, and got them enjoying education. Design education could be an engine of social mobility! 3) Being ready for the future. Most of the jobs we do every day at BERG hadn’t been invented when I was at school. Teaching design, making, and inventive thought at young ages will prepare kids for the jobs we can’t imagine now. With a bit of luck they’ll invent them. 2. What do you think will happen if the proposals to drop design become a reality? I think a lot of people who wish it was still the 19th Century will be very happy – until they realise that they’ve undermined the UK’s place in the creation of business and culture for a generation. Visit #includedesign, and if you can contribute your voice to the campaign, please do. 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__label__cc	0.601992	0.398008	Loss to follow‐up and mortality among HIV‐infected adolescents receiving antiretroviral therapy in Pune, India Over 6 years, one-third of HIV+ adolescents in this study discontinued medical treatment, indicating a critical need for retention counselling and closer clinical monitoring. Three years post-Affordable Care Act sexually transmitted disease clinics remain critical among vulnerable populations American Journal of Preventive Medicine INTRODUCTION: The purpose of the study is to examine whether demand for publicly funded sexually transmitted disease clinics changed after Affordable Care Act implementation. METHODS: The percentages of total incident sexually transmitted infections in Baltimore City that occurred at publicly... 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The global neurological burden of tuberculosis Seminars in Neurology Central nervous system (CNS) involvement of tuberculosis (TB) is the most severe manifestation of TB and accounts for approximately 5 to 10% of all extrapulmonary TB (EPTB) cases and approximately 1% of all TB cases. TB meningitis (TBM) is the most common form of CNS TB, though other forms occur,... Group mentorship model to enhance the efficiency and productivity of PhD research training in Sub-Saharan Africa Annals of Global Health Annals of Global Health : Systems capacity building approach to PhD training allowed strong outputs at lower cost and with relatively few additional mentors to train independent scientists able to conduct original research and mentor others. 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The SHINE study aims to fix this Migration and risk of HIV acquisition in Rakai, Uganda: a population-based cohort study Lancet HIV BACKGROUND: In sub-Saharan Africa, migrants typically have higher HIV prevalence than non-migrants; however, whether HIV acquisition typically precedes or follows migration is unknown. We aimed to investigate the risk of HIV after migration in Rakai District, Uganda. METHODS: In a prospective... Re: How serious are global health leaders about gender equality? Letter to the Editor: At the 2017 Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) in Washington, D.C., a panel of female global health leaders (AG, MB, IK, JM, YM) discussed the barriers to female leadership and put forward actionable advice on how to address them. Prevention of HIV-1 transmission through breastfeeding:efficacy of safety of maternal antiretroviral therapy versus infant nevirapine prophylaxis for duration of breastfeeding in HIV-1-infected women with high CD4 cell count (IMPAACT PROMISE) BACKGROUND: No randomized trial has directly compared the efficacy of prolonged infant antiretroviral prophylaxis versus maternal antiretroviral therapy (mART) for prevention of mother-to-child transmission throughout the breastfeeding period. SETTING: Fourteen sites in Sub-Saharan Africa and India... HIV viral suppression and geospatial patterns of HIV antiretroviral therapy treatment facility use in Rakai, Uganda OBJECTIVE: To assess geospatial patterns of HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART) treatment facility use and whether they were impacted by viral load suppression. METHODS: We extracted data on the location and type of care services utilized by HIV-positive persons accessing ART between February 2015 and... Pyrosequencing to resolve discrepant Xpert MTB/RIF and Mycobacterial Growth Indicator Tube 960 Hinduja Hospital Lung India Lung India: Indo-JHU researchers find that pyrosequencing can clear up discrepancies about drug resistance in TB. Screening and diagnosis of gestational diabetes in India: A systematic review and meta analysis Acta Diabetologica Review article on prevalence and screening and diagnostic methods for gestational diabetes in India.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1432
__label__cc	0.591673	0.408327	2020 TICKETS CHILD-CARE & PET-SITTING FOOD & RETAIL CASHLESS RFID FAQ MAMMOTH BREWING COMPANY Featured Brewery of the Week—Shanty Shack Brewing Co-Owners Brandon Padilla & Nathan Van Zandt first met while Brandon was working at 7 Bridges, the home br more... Featured Brewery of the Week: Epic Brewing Company—“Epic” adventure junkies with passion for making fine ales and lagers June 13th, 2018 \| Jim Vanko, HarvestMoon Epic Brewing Company opened in Salt Lake City, Utah in 2008, with six fermentation tanks giving it the flexibility to create a variety of small batch, artisanal beer. Within a few short months, Epic began earning medals for its beers domestically and internationally. The beer became a big hit with locals and out of state visitors alike and demand quickly increased. The brewery currently houses eight times its original fermentation space. Three years later, in 2013, Epic expanded its brewery operations into Colorado by opening a second brewery in the River North district of downtown Denver. The Denver brewery offered enough space to support growing national distribution, expansion of the popular barrel aged beer program and the introduction of a line of sour beers. Along with these improvements the addition of a “proper” tap room featuring 25 taps was a long awaited realization, allowing Epic to feature its substantial beer selection on draught. In 2018, founders and co-owners Dave Cole and Peter Erickson purchased Telegraph Brewing Company, a well-respected Santa Barbara brewery. Telegraph’s addition to the Epic family was seen as coming full circle back to the place that originally inspired their love for craft beer. Admittedly, beer geeks, foodies and “Epic” adventure junkies, they share a passion for making and drinking fine ales and lagers. The Epic team has a strong belief in doing everything “all out.” Epic Brewing brews over 60 distinct brands of beer, many of them award winning and is distributed in 25 states as well as internationally. www.EpicBrewing.com See our full list of participating breweries. ABOUT BLUESAPALOOZA ©2019 HARVESTMOON, INC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1437
__label__cc	0.516518	0.483482	I met Warren Ellis (Warren Ellis, Dean Haspiel, + Frank Reynoso, NYC, November 21, 2013) I finally got the opportunity to meet Warren Ellis, one of my favorite writers and, certainly, one of my living heroes. Warren has always encouraged and written nice things about me and my work as I've climbed the comix ranks (and walls - tearing my hair out). He was the first to champion ACT-I-VATE when I tried to innovate the way we delivered personal webcomix and even he wrote the introduction to The ACT-I-VATE Primer. Warren is a mad, forward-thinker who excavates the ugly truths about humanity versus technology while exposing the heart of why we do what we do. He's written great Marvel & DC comic books and lots of creator-owned collaborations, including Planetary, Global Frequency, Desolation Jones, Fell, and a slew of others. If you haven't read Warren's prose, I recommend you start with his first novel, Crooked Little Vein. I met Warren at a NYC event he spoke at last week, as reported by Hannah Means-Shannon at Bleeding Cool (including an audio recording worth listening to). It was epic. http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/11/25/warren-ellis-finds-murder-just-makes-your-life-better-an-evening-of-hit-men-burglars-secret-agents-and-thieves-in-new-york-with-full-audio/ The Fox #2 signing at Jim Hanley's Comics w/Dean Haspiel, Paul Pope + Mike Cavallaro - Dec 4th / 6-8 Variant cover to THE FOX #5 Here is my variant cover to THE FOX #5. Please pre-order copies from your local comix shop. Thanks! The fantastically-foxy finale IS HERE in Freak Magnet pt 5: "Future's End"! Emmy Award winning writer/artist Dean Haspiel (Billy Dogma, HBO's Bored to Death) is joined by acclaimed writer J.M. DeMatteis (Abadazad, Justice League 3000) to conclude the "Freak Magnet" saga of the pulp-style hero The Fox! Our hero has won the day and defeated his evil adversaries, so why does he now find himself trapped 70 years in the past, side-by-side with the legendary hero of WW2 known as THE SHIELD?! And what does the Shield's arctic battle-royale have to do with the diamond realm?! And will SOMEONE please tell The Fox, aka Paul Patton Jr., why he can't just have the simple, freak-free life he wants?? Don't miss the finale to end-em-all, and don't miss out on collecting all five "FOX FIVE" Variant Covers to this issue! With art from Dean Haspiel, Howard Chaykin, Mike Cavallaro, Mike Norton and a special ALEX TOTH throwback edition! Art: Dean Haspiel Plot/Script: J.M. DeMatteis Art: Dean Haspiel, Allen Passalaqua, and John Workman Cover: Dean Haspiel FOX 5 Variant Cover 1: Dean Haspiel FOX 5 Variant Cover 2: Howard Chaykin FOX 5 Variant Cover 3: Mike Norton FOX 5 Variant Cover 4: Mike Cavallaro FOX5 Variant Cover 5: Alex Toth Throwback On Sale at Specialty Comic Shops Date: 3/5 32-page, full color comic $2.99 US WWE Superstars #1 I did a Jack Kirby-inspired variant cover for Mick Foley's WWE SUPERSTARS comic book coming out soon. Check out the preview: http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=19156	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1439
__label__cc	0.714236	0.285764	Armitage flens? or, how I love a guy who can cry I think I mentioned that this was my favorite picture from this week. Richard Armitage in costume as Thorin Oakenshield on the last day of principal photography for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, saying how much he’s looking forward to returning to New Zealand to see everyone again, in A Hobbit’s Tale: The Journey Begins. Source: Heirs of Durin Classic shy Armitage head duck. A feature of the “modest Armitage” and the “bashful Armitage” tropes, but. What I wanted to know after watching this about ten times is — was he about to get teary? We know that he cries and from his own statements that he’s not unreasonably ashamed to admit it. Moments I’m aware of: Daily Mail Weekend Magazine, September 6, 2006: Richard was packing boxes in a warehouse when he heard he’d been accepted by the RSC. Getting a job there was a milestone,’ he says. ‘When the call came, there was no one else in the place. Just me and these boxes. I was in floods of tears because I couldn’t believe I wouldn’t have to go back there. On Mondy morning I could go to a rehearsal room and start doing Shakespeare.’ and same source: I had a period of 18 months when I wasn’t acting. I worked at a laser gun place and took front-of-house jobs in the theatre. I wasn’t clinically depressed but I was down. But I’d go to drama classes to make sure I was keeping my skill going. I finally hit something real inside me in one of those classes. I’d had little glimmers before but then in one class with an American director I just hit something. From that moment on I was kind of fearless because I knew I had it in me. I knew I had the instrument. I know it’s a cliché but it was like a drug. It was like: ‘I want to know what that feels like again because I can’t do that in my real life. I can’t cry like that because it’s not civilised.’ That’s when I thought it was really worth it. Regarding water stunts for his role as Heinz Kruger, Daily Telegraph, July 22, 2011: “I am just not a water baby. I can swim but I just don’t. Everyone else is jumping in and I’ll go, ’You know what? I’ll just stand on the side.’ I did four weeks of scuba training for the sequence and made myself do fifty lengths every day. Then we were at the bottom of a tank and there was ten metres above you.” All 15 or 16 stone of him shudders at the memory of the moment the divers confiscated his goggles and breathing line. “They had put a microphone in the water so you could hear them say, ‘Just waiting for the bubbles to clear.’ I’m at the bottom of the tank thinking, I’ve taken a deep breath but I haven’t got enough air. When they asked me to do it again I was sitting in the dressing room crying, ‘I can’t!’ Christmas message of December 24, 2011: The places we have been to and the things we have seen, have surpassed all my expectations. I was very choked up as the plane left Wellington on Weds, it really has become home and to all my new friends there and my old friends here I would like to raise a glass for the festive season. London premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, December 12, 2012, at 11:55: “This is [the premiere] I was nervous about, because I thought I might step onto the carpet and start crying. And I had a dream last night that I got lost outside the cinema and I couldn’t find my way in. Let’s hope that doesn’t happen. But it’s so great to come to London and [pauses] bring it home.” Are there other such statements in interviews? And was he getting teary on the last day of shooting? Who would blame him? Watch the vid here, at about 9:02 and decide for yourself. In a week where it was really hard to respect my own emotions, when I would have preferred to pretend I didn’t have any, it was unbelievably fortuitous to have the reminder of my crush revealing himself as leading with the feelings. I often feel these photos pop up just when I need to see them. This was a picture I needed to see, and reflect on, this week in particular. Thanks, Mr. Armitage. ~ by Servetus on March 23, 2013. Tags: feelings, Richard Armitage, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Thorin Oakenshield 32 Responses to “Armitage flens? or, how I love a guy who can cry” I have enormous respect for men who are unashamed to cry. It breaks my heart to see my husband shed tears and yet I love him all the more for it. I wondered,too, if RA was on the verge of getting choked up after his little speech. I LOVE that picture, too. Pure Armitage in Thorin guise.Gets ME a little choked up, too. I do think he was on the brink of tears on that first day during the welcoming ceremony–so much excitement, anticipation and nerves (he had to give that speech in Maori, after all) building up inside. At long last–the day was finally there. It was real, not just a dream. 😀 I lead with my feelings, too, and it’s one of the things I love about him. fedoralady said this on March 23, 2013 at 1:40 am \| Reply usually you can tell a little bit by the timbre of his voice, but that wasn’t quite so apparent in this excerpt. Servetus said this on March 23, 2013 at 6:53 pm \| Reply Definitely choked up at the Hobbit wrap. There is subtle but discernible emotion in his voice. And then right after there is this bashful, apologizing glimpse at the camera, checking whether they caught him out. – I very much appreciate it when men spill tears because it is still such a taboo. Hits me in the feels really badly – and does not look like a sign of weakness to me at all. Tears are always cathartic, I think, and there is a reason why our body has been made that way to show grief, sadness or sentimentality. Sure, it can never be wrong to express feelings. I enjoy crying and I hope that Armitage does, too. guylty said this on March 23, 2013 at 1:56 am \| Reply Exactly. It’s a part of being human, the tears that come with joy and sweetness as well as grief and sorrow. Nothing to be ashamed of at all. Completely agree with you, Fedoralady. However, I have also seen men cry with anger and frustration. It is, as you say, part of being human. Leigh said this on March 23, 2013 at 11:50 am \| Reply That’s true. Heck, I have cried from anger and frustration more than once myself. The whole Comic-Con debacle had elements of those emotions, too.;) I figure our tear ducts are there for a good reason. fedoralady said this on March 23, 2013 at 12:47 pm \| Reply Yes, tear ducts are there for multiple reasons: to lubricate and moisten the surface of the eye; to flood away bits of foreign material that may get caught between the lid and the eyeball; to react to pain and emotion in a recognizable way; and as a side effect, to cause clearing of the sinuses. The tear ducts benefit from the occasional healthy workout. Real men can cry with the understanding that it is not a sign of weakness. Leigh said this on March 23, 2013 at 3:15 pm \| Reply Without knowing anything about the physiological facts here, I am wondering whether there is also something chemical about crying. What I mean is – are there substances in tears, hormones or whatever, that are released when we cry, literally cleansing agents? Just from own experience I often have that feeling that it was actually good to get the tears out – as if they flush out the “poison” that was threatening to kill my body. – Doesn’t quite apply to happy tears, however… guylty said this on March 23, 2013 at 4:31 pm \| Reply As far as I know, and my studies ended in the 1990s, tears were simply a mild saline solution with a neutral pH, but it would not surprise me if tears were also a way to excrete the byproduct(s) of hormone produced during stress. Stress can be the result of happiness (“eustress”) as well as painful emotions. Thanks for clarifying that, Leigh – very interesting, especially the point about eustress. The human body is just amazing. Isn’t it just? There are so many ways that it functions that we have yet to understand, and it’s really a very compact package for the range of functions it has. Some functions are distributed, and others not, but they all interconnect. Every time I think that eyes are really naked parts of the brain, almost like its flowers, I am amazed all over again. This is my favourite bit of the whole feature, another case of just when I didn’t think I could love him more for me. Or respect him more. Mezz said this on March 23, 2013 at 3:33 am \| Reply yeah, me too — it’s a bit strange, how my appreciation for him continues to grow. Long live Armitage! Richard Armitage touched our hearts all over again with his heartfelt words. A lovely post. Thanks for sharing. Gratiana Lovelace said this on March 23, 2013 at 4:41 am \| Reply Definite proof that you don’t have to be flowery — heartfelt simplicity is also extremely effective. Humans who feel, cry – male or female. Superimposed social stigmas are repressive. I love to know he’s real and has deep emotions. Trudy said this on March 23, 2013 at 4:50 am \| Reply cultural norms — gender tropes — it’s all so tiring. Love this! I’m almost sure he was crying, he surely cried when alone. Just look at the different behavior of RA and Martin Freeman: the opposite. They have very different souls, very different reactions, joy and triumph are on MF’s face when rising his Bilbo’s fabric seat-back, there are tears and gratefulness in RA’s voice and eyes, a commotion beyond reasoning for he quite don’t realize how this incredible thing happened to him. He’s like a child disbelieving to be deserving full merit for his actions. There is gratitude for something he knows will never happen again (let’s hope the contrary) – he always says that The Hobbit is the greatest thing ever happened to him and remarks that nothing will compare to this. He didn’t accepted new works, he is concentrated on the next 10 weeks of shooting The Hobbit final scenes in NZ. This last scene in A Hobbit tale melt my hearth and confirmed every single idea I had about him: he is a precious human being. Even his handsomeness vanishes in front of this. micra1 said this on March 23, 2013 at 7:06 am \| Reply yeah, the more I see MF during all of this, the greater my appreciation for Armitage’s depth and sensitivity. This is why is such a good actor and why I admire him as an actor and person, he puts so mutch emotion in his acting. It’s his passion and maybe the most important thing in his life. Maybe that is why he is not in a serious relationship, just a thought. And I love this picture, it really looks like he is getting a bit teary. You can see how mutch it ment to him to do this movie. That makes me even more happy for him. It’s such a waist both for him and us to have him working in a warehouse. Thora said this on March 23, 2013 at 11:08 am \| Reply I’m sure G-d would have found other things for him to do, had he continued w/the warehouse — but I’m glad that he didn’t have to. One of my most favorite RA moments too. I just want to give him a BIG HUG! Among other things. 🙂 What a man. marieastra8 said this on March 23, 2013 at 12:16 pm \| Reply I am crying right now. There is a tag on my Tumblr called ‘Our lovely man’, It exists for precisely that reason: he is a sentimental man. That is one of the reasons I am sure he suffered growing up when his peers mocked him for being ‘tall and gangly’ and for having a large nose. I can almost see him coming home to hide in his room and cry, and his mother coming in to comfort him. Of course, being a musician, dancer, actor, singer and writer would tend to make him more susceptible to his environment and to the moods of those around him. I can very well picture how mortified he was when the first girl with whom he laid went out and told everyone the next day. He mentioned that although she didn’t mock him, she didn’t compliment him either. I bet he did cry over that, even if he didn’t love her, just from the humiliation of having everyone comment about it around him. To me, his hypersensitivity and propensity to cry without shame (good for him for being a confident and honest man!) are the reasons he feels that he has to stay in character when he is involved in a new acting project. This, of course, is a double-edged sword because it allows the emotions to consume him and makes it hard to switch them off at the end of the day, not to mention how it drains a person of their energy. Still, that is his process and it obviously works very well. It is who he is, to the benefit of us all. We most certainly reap the rewards when we see the transformations on screen. Maybe therein lies part of the mystery of the pull he has on us. mujertropical said this on March 23, 2013 at 2:40 pm \| Reply Beautifully said! He seems to be a sensitive man. And when he is working, no doubt he finds it hard to switch off his emotions at the end of the day. But we don’t really know that. And we don’t really know who he is when he’s not working. Maybe he tries not to have feelings. But who knows. I agree that we reap the rewards of his process. Yes indeed!! marieastra8 said this on March 23, 2013 at 2:59 pm \| Reply Thank you for your post. I think that it is something that many boys are taught that they should not cry. But yet there are people ( male and female) that emotion does not come easy for them so they do not cry. My oldest son is like this and it is hard on me to see not be able to release that emotion. Son 2 is a warm tender heart, that is full of emotion, and can show all his emotions well. Just his mom, I cry very easy, I can think of something sad and cry. katie70 said this on March 23, 2013 at 9:36 pm \| Reply boys get that message from their peers, too, that it’s not okay. Servetus said this on March 24, 2013 at 4:15 am \| Reply I just finished up my homework, we had to do research on 3 important concepts of nonverbal communication. As I was going though and finding what I wanted to write about, the facial expression caught my eye and that fact that showing grief or sorrow is something that most American men hide. It also talked about culture and how it gives us a guideline on how we see it. It said nothing about the UK, but I would think it would be about the same. I have learned that subculture also has a big impacted on how we see it also. […] written about Richard Armitage as someone who admits crying before (although now I think the Latin should be oculis flentis and not flens), and in that post, I cited […] Lucas North unconsoled, Richard Armitage uncivilized \| Me + Richard Armitage said this on September 12, 2013 at 4:57 am \| Reply He starts to choke up during that interview on the London red carpet when he says that this is where he lived and worked for so long. ricardiana said this on September 12, 2013 at 6:55 am \| Reply Thanks for the comment, ricardiana — will have to add that to my list. […] Circumventing water hazards. It made him cry. So I hope for no aqua aerobics or fire extinguishing or submarines or barrel […] Top 10 job skills Richard Armitage should not need to use in Mid Life Crisis \| Me + Richard Armitage said this on June 17, 2016 at 5:42 am \| Reply	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1445
__label__cc	0.538488	0.461512	Exciting Media Made By Summer Campers By Eva Barrows Sadly, summer is coming to a close but fun camp memories will linger on into the school year and the media skills our youth summer campers learned may stick with them forever. Filmmaking camp kicked off the summer with campers creating an in-studio puppet world to film. The campers began their creative movie-making process by storyboarding film ideas and choosing the best ones to move forward. After they set up puppets and props in the studio, instructor Lessa Bouchard says, “Everyone started playing and having more fun with improvising and building a world rather than trying to stick to a script. We mostly improvised shots, and the students wrote their own stories together based on the footage.” Our first ever Digital Still Photography and Photo Editing camp covered the basics and creative aspects of still photography with instructor Douglas Kreitz and teaching assistance from photographer Judy Zimbelman. “The students came in with a basic knowledge of photography and emerged at the end of the week with some incredible images that demonstrated what they’d learned,” says Kreitz. The students got to explore an automotive repair shop and an art museum on the quest for the perfect shot. After taking some great photos, students learned how to make them even better through editing with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. The class wrapped up with a showcase slideshow presented to camp parents. TV Studio Production campers got to create, crew, and star in their own TV shows. This year instructor Sally Rayn took students back to medieval times and on a tour of the United States through digital green screen backdrops. At the helm of a few TV Studio Production camp sessions, instructor Sara Bennett helped students pare down their show ideas to keep them manageable. Campers decided to hold a spelling bee which pitted summer interns against each other to see who was the best speller. Bennett says it was particularly funny because the show host made up the contextual sentences for the spelling bee words. This year Sports Broadcasting camp was especially exciting because campers got to use the new production truck with state-of-the-art industry-standard equipment. Active sports broadcasting crew who were already trained on the truck to cover local youth sports games pitched in and taught campers how to use the equipment. Bennett says the camp trainings were more in-depth because there are more functions, techniques, and skills campers can learn on the new equipment. Camp sessions in-studio or on the sporting field went well this year Bennett says. “Campers thought the studio and truck were really cool. We treated them like adults, so they had a lot of fun creating their own projects and really being able to call them their own.” Check out the 2019 Summer Camp Playlist to see the media campers created. Subscribe to Monthly Blog/ Newsletter	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1450
__label__wiki	0.697817	0.697817	Soccer Portal National Team(s) Overview All Sports Soccer News Thu, 4 Sep 2014 Black Stars focused on getting crucial win against Uganda Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan says his team is fully focused on getting the desired results despite all the negative press the Black Stars have endured in the lead up to their 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Uganda. The Ghana team have not enjoyed the massive love and support they are used to since arriving in Kumasi to prepare for Saturday’s match against Uganda. Most of the fans in Kumasi are apprehensive in offering their total support as they used to in prior games following the team’s disappointing exit from the 2014 World Cup. Ghana failed to make it past the group stage of the tournament staged in Brazil. The Black Stars’ disappointing exit was characterized by player agitation over delayed payment of appearance fees and also issues of player indiscipline resulting in the indefinite suspension of Sulley Muntari and Kevin-Prince Boateng. Many Ghanaians are hurt by the manner in which Ghana crashed out of the tournament. The fans have thus not been as forthcoming with their support as they used to ahead of the game against Uganda. But captain Asamoah Gyan says the players remain determined to record the desired win despite the relative hostile environment they are enduring. “We all understand we failed in Brazil but we the players feel we had a good tournament but only we didn’t get the result,” he said. “Criticism have come in and we accept them. I am an example. “I am very much criticized but I make sure to come back strongly and win over the fans. “Saturday’s game is very important for us and we have to make sure we make them happy. “The news we have been hearing is part of the game but we want to focus and deliver the result for Ghanaians.” The Black Stars captain is relying on Ghana’s strong record at home in the qualifiers to inspire his team on to victory once more again on Saturday. “I don’t remember the last time we lost a qualifier at home,” Gyan added. “And we want to make sure we do well and deliver on Saturday.” Ghana has not lost a home qualifier since the 3-1 defeat suffered against Liberia in a World Cup qualifier back in 2001 at the Accra Sports Stadium. Source: GHANAsoccernet.com	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1451
__label__wiki	0.50224	0.50224	Before You Appropriate Black Culture, ‘You Better Ask Somebody’ 10 Takeaways From Multicultural Marketing Conference Written by Deborah Gray-Young More than half the Fortune 500 companies saw revenue declines last year. The Association of National Advertisers has identified inclusiveness, multicultural marketing and talent as key drivers of growth. Multicultural leaders from top-tier brands took the stage to talk about reaching diverse consumers at the ANA’s annual Multicultural Marketing and Diversity Conference, held on Nov. 5-to-Nov. 7 in Miami Beach. These are just a few of the important insights shared by presenters. They are not in order of importance. They are equally important. 10 Takeaways From the 2017 ANA Multicultural Marketing Conference 1. Multicultural consumers lead the way in effective years of buying power Translation: because the median age of multicultural consumers is younger, they have more years to buy stuff. 2. The veil of the “total market” charade has been pierced. Marc Pritchard (chief brand officer at Procter & Gamble) in his powerful presentation, outlined the four myths driving marketing to communities of color today: Myth: Multicultural marketing is the job of a separate, specialized group or person. Myth: Our brand’s general advertising campaign is broadly appealing to every ethnic group. Myth: We’ll reach them anyway with our general market media buy. Myth: Our agencies know how to market to multicultural consumers. P&G’s antidote to reclaim their consumers and their business: doubling down on targeted media and the agencies that specialize in multicultural consumers. 3. It’s not either/or. It’s and. The success is in the “and” “Better serving our multicultural customers better serves all of our customers.” — Tony Rogers, SVP chief marketing officer of Fortune No. 1 company Walmart. All of Walmart’s growth is coming from multicultural consumers. In his presentation, Tony Rogers also suggested that it’s not about the total market, but understanding and leveraging what he calls cultural fluency. 4. On the path forward to intentionally creating a diverse workforce and inclusive environment, the client and agency have to be all in. Roger Adams, chief marketing officer at USAA, and Renetta McCann, chief talent officer at ad agency Leo Burnett, excellently presented their real-time case study outlining the 4-point comprehensive approach of education, recruitment, onboarding growth and retention, and celebration. They also shared the outstanding year-to-date results of their efforts and are now entering the retention phase. It was a critical business imperative for USAA because at least a third of their customer base, which are members of the U.S. military, is multicultural. The necessity of building diverse agency teams and an inclusive environment was also echoed by Tony Rogers of Walmart and Diego Scotti, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Verizon. Offering the excuse, “We couldn’t find anyone,” is unacceptable today. (Actually, it’s quite lame for a host of reasons.) 5. Companies that are risk averse are leaving tomorrow’s profit on the table Stan Little, senior vice president of SunTrust Bank, shared the perspective of a conservative company in a highly regulated industry recognizing and embracing the business opportunity among multicultural consumers and communities. Sun Trust’s most profitable clientele are middle-aged white men who are now retiring and drawing on the assets they were once depositing. SunTrust’s aha! moment: recognizing that consumers of color are the key to the bank’s future profitability. There is an urgent need to commit to multicultural communities by aligning relevant business engagement. Activate three distinct and important entry points where consumers live, work and play. But first, commit to do no harm. Do well by doing good. 6. Through whose eyes are you viewing the world? Change your rule book. Take the time and make the commitment to understand your customer’s world. Surround yourself with people of different points of view, different cultural experiences and lifestyles. Great common-sense advice from both Manoj Raghunandanan, Johnson & Johnson vice president of marketing of U.S. OTC, and Philip Polk, vice president of multicultural strategies at Hallmark. 7. African American millennials set the trends of pop culture, but they are not as mainstream as data suggests Marketers need to get permission before appropriating this consumer’s culture and influence, said multicultural market research expert Pepper Miller of the Hunter-Miller Group. In her presentation, “Hiding in Plain Sight,” Miller informed the audience of marketers and agencies of this important distinction. As Stan Little of SunTrust said two days later in his presentation, “you better ask somebody”. 8. Music is key for connecting with multicultural consumers It is not uncommon for Black and Latino audiences to identify an artist and create the surge that eventually catapults them to trend-worthy hashtags and mainstream popularity. Nidia Serrano, senior manager of Pandora, highlighted this for the pre-conference audience. 9. The total market approach to advertising and marketing has been “misinterpreted and misunderstood” The total market approach also has a high propensity for failure. That revelation was shared by marketers at Clorox and Coca-Cola. They have intentionally been left anonymous. 10. The industry seems to still have difficulty grasping that multicultural consumer segments include Asian, African American and Latino. All three of these segments represent the margin of difference to a brand’s future viability and profitability. It was particularly interesting to hear clients call for diverse staffing at agencies. That has certainly been a long time coming. It remains to be seen whether agencies heed the seriousness of this or if there will be any consequences if they don’t. There was also a recurring complaint that there were no metrics or ability to measure success among multicultural consumers. Big data cannot help here. The power and opportunity in multicultural segments is in the nuances and cultural experiences — the very data points that big data anonymizes. However, with the exception of the Asian consumer segment, there is quite a bit of data on what multicultural consumers watch and buy. At the end of the day, you have to know who is purchasing and using your products and services. If you don’t, consider that you may need to get hyper-local and meet your customers where they work, live and play in order to better understand and service them. This article was originally published on LinkedIn. It is reposted here with the permission of the author, Deborah Gray-Young. Deborah Gray-Young. Photo: coachdgrayyoung.com November 22, 2017 by Deborah Gray-Young Category: Advertising, GN.Tag: Association of National Advertisers (ANA), black consumers, brands, Clorox, Coca-Cola, connecting, cultural appropriation, Fortune 500, Hallmark, Hunter-Miller Group, inclusiveness, Johnson & Johnson, Leo Burnett, Multicultural Marketing and Diversity Conference, Music, Procter & Gamble, SunTrust Bank, total market, USAA, Verizon, Walmart Image Attribution: Céleste Wallaert	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1455
__label__wiki	0.847835	0.847835	How Local Activists are Organizing for Reproductive Rights 6/14/2019 by Carrie N. Baker In Northampton, Massachusetts, activists are working closely with two city councilors to pass an abortion rights resolution called the ROE Act that strengthens local protections for reproductive rights—and demands that state and national lawmakers take action to do the same. Activists in Northampton, Mass. spoke out in support of the ROE Act before the City Council last week. (Shanique Spalding) The ROE Act removes medically inaccurate and inflammatory language from current laws, eliminates an onerous judicial bypass process for teenagers accessing abortion and a 24-hour mandatory waiting period for patients seeking abortion care, expands access to abortion after 24 weeks of pregnancy in cases of fatal fetal anomalies and establishes safety net coverage for abortion for people excluded from state health insurance. The resolution also bolsters larger efforts to expand and defend reproductive rights: It condemns recent bans on abortion in Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia and Missouri; supports bills currently pending before the Massachusetts legislature that would eliminate post-Roe restrictions on abortion in the state and require public universities in Massachusetts to provide medication abortion; and declares the city’s support for federal legislation like the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH Woman) Act and the Women’s Health Protection Act. “It is imperative that every individual, community and U.S. state speak up, pass resolutions and legislation and affirm loudly and clearly our commitment to the protection of abortion and reproductive health care rights.,” Alisa F. Klein, who co-sponsored the resolution with fellow city councilor Gina-Louise Sciarra, declared at a hearing last week on the measure. “This resolution is the Northampton City Council’s stand against the erosion of the constitutional right to reproductive health care and safe abortions.” Community members also showed up in force to speak in favor of the resolution—including representatives from the Abortion Rights Fund of Western Massachusetts, Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts, Title X clinic Tapestry Health; three high school students; and state Representative Lindsay Sabadosa, who serves on the board of the Abortion Rights Fund. After the hearing, Northampton’s city council unanimously supported the ROE Act, scheduling a final vote on the measure for June 20. Local activists in Northampton are demanding action on abortion rights in the face of escalating national attacks. (Shanique Spalding) Grassroots activists in cities and towns across the country are similarly urging local officials to declare their support for full access to reproductive health care and safe abortions, including in states where extreme abortion bans have recently been signed into law. City councils in Atlanta, Georgia and Columbus, Ohio have passed resolutions opposing their states six-week abortion bans. After Governor DeWine signed an Ohio ban into law, the Dayton City Commission passed a resolution asking area hospitals to sign a transfer agreement with the only clinic in the area, the Women’s Medical Center; in Cleveland, a majority of the members of the City Council wrote a letter to the Governor opposing the ban. Activists and local officials elsewhere are also hard at work to declare their solidarity with women now facing restrictions on their reproductive freedom. In the state of Washington, the Bellingham City Council passed a resolution supporting abortion rights. New York City’s council even approved a measure allocating $250,000 to the New York Abortion Access Fund, making it the first locality in the country to fund abortions. Jenny Dodson Mistry of the National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) told Ms. that local resolutions are an “important statement of values” and that they “play an important role in protecting and advancing access to reproductive health care.” For over a decade, NIRH has been promoting proactive local policies on issues like insurance coverage for abortion, clinic violence and deceptive practices of anti-abortion pregnancy centers; in collaboration with All Above All, the organization is also tracking proactive local abortion policy. Mistry is currently drafting a model resolution and is available to help activists strategize about how to pass resolutions in their communities. As state and federal lawmakers threaten abortion rights and escalate attacks on access, local activism is becoming a critical part of the political landscape. Efforts like those in Northampton are becoming beacons of hope for activists across the nation who are disheartened by the rollbacks of reproductive rights and threats to Roe playing out in national headlines. “As we watch in horror and anger the attempts to shred reproductive rights and access to healthcare in other states, there is real urgency to protect and strengthen our rights here in Massachusetts,” Sciarra said. “It is a painful sign of the times that communities, states and our federal legislators need to pass resolutions and laws to ensure that individuals can make reproductive decisions about their own bodies, particularly when the highest court in the land long ago protected this constitutional right.” Tagged: Abortion, Anti-Abortion Laws About Carrie N. Baker Carrie N. Baker is Professor and Director of the Program for the Study of Women and Gender at Smith College. Her 2007 book The Women's Movement Against Sexual Harassment won the National Women’s Studies Association Sara A. Whaley Book Prize. Her second book, Fighting the US Youth Sex Trade: Gender, Race and Politics, tells the story of activism against youth involvement in the sex trade in the United States between 1970 and 2015. More Stories, More Inaccuracies: Abortion Onscreen in 2019 Steph Herold Our Fight for Abortion Rights Must Be Bolder Heidi Sieck	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1459
__label__cc	0.608889	0.391111	Emergency departments help close gaps in opioid abuse and addiction treatment by American College of Emergency Physicians Following emergency care for an opioid overdose, an emergency department-facilitated transition to outpatient care is more likely to lead to healthier patient outcomes when it begins with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in the emergency department, according to a review of current evidence published in Annals of Emergency Medicine. One reason MAT is so important is that many patients do not seek or receive further treatment in the outpatient setting after an opioid overdose-related emergency visit, according to "Identification, Management and Transition of Care for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder in the Emergency Department," a new analysis in Annals of Emergency Medicine. Expanding patient access to MAT helps avoid a potential treatment gap and eases entry into appropriate outpatient care. MAT refers to addiction treatment with medications, most commonly buprenorphine, although it is most effective when combined with behavioral therapy and counseling. "Early initiation of MAT in the emergency department significantly affects the likelihood that a patient with opioid use disorder will engage in health services and go on to show long-term health improvements," said Herbie Duber MD, MPH, University of Washington Division of Emergency Medicine and lead study author. "We have to meet patients where they are. If we don't provide treatment options like MAT it could be a missed opportunity to save a patient's life. Coordinated care for complex chronic conditions is proven to be effective; treating opioid use disorder should be no different." MAT improves long-term outcomes for patients, the authors note. Specifically, patients who receive opioid agonist therapy as part of treatment for opioid use disorder have a decreased chance of fatal overdose compared with those who receive psychological counseling alone. Patients maintained on buprenorphine have fewer emergency visits and hospitalizations. And, patients who received MAT in the emergency department are more likely after 30 days to be engaged in addiction treatment and less likely to abuse opioids than those with counseling alone, the study cites. But, the authors point out, there are still many challenges when attempting to connect patients to continued care. Resource constraints, lack of available support services in the emergency department or lack of nearby outpatient services add complexity to facilitating comprehensive care. "A comprehensive treatment strategy is better for patients, and ideally it should include what is known as a 'warm handoff' between providers," said Dr. Duber. "Clear communication between the acute care team, additional specialists and the patient is essential to minimize the chance of withdrawal or relapse." The authors make recommendations for opioid abuse screening, treatment and referrals in the emergency department. These include (1) targeted (rather than universal) screenings of individuals at-risk for opioid use disorder; (2) using prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMP) in conjunction with other self-administered screening tools to assess risk of opioid use disorder; (3) considering ED-initiated MAT with buprenorphine for patients who are identified to have opioid use disorder; (4) routinely providing patients with a naloxone rescue kit, or a prescription for a kit, with instructions for proper use; and (5) developing systems of care that facilitate patient transitions to treatment outside of the emergency department. "The ability to administer MAT in the emergency department is critical," said Paul Kivela, MD, MBA, FACEP, president of ACEP. "Interventions that rely on emergency department expertise should include collaboration with a range of community care providers and span prevention, treatment and recovery." "We are seeing some success, but the challenge is that many emergency departments require additional resources to implement these programs," Dr. Kivela said. Plan to curb opioid overdose crisis helps state, nation More information: Herbert C. Duber et al, Identification, Management, and Transition of Care for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder in the Emergency Department, Annals of Emergency Medicine (2018). 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__label__wiki	0.825196	0.825196	UN climate talks stalled as developing countries demand long-promised $100 billion aid from richer nations The holdup threatens to unravel three years of work on the Paris Agreement, which set out an ambition to limit fossil-fuel pollution in all nations In this April 3, 2014 file photo giant machines dig for brown coal at the open-cast mining Garzweiler in front of a power plant near the city of Grevenbroich in western Germany. Allianz says it will stop insuring coal-fired power plants and coal mines as part of its contribution to combating climate change. "If you don't have policies that underpin the number that's been put in Paris, you've got nothing to drive progress," said Elina Bardram, a European Commission official who's head of the EU delegation at the talks in Bonn.Martin Meissner / ASSOCIATED PRESS Mathew Carr, Bloomberg Two weeks of climate talks organized by the United Nations finished with developing countries demanding more clarity from their richer counterparts on when a promised package of $100 billion in aid will materialize. Envoys from almost 200 nations are leaving Bonn, Germany, on Thursday without producing a draft negotiating text for ministers to discuss at the end of the year. Instead, they planned another round of negotiations in Bangkok before their annual conference in Poland in December. The holdup threatens to unravel three years of work to complete the Paris Agreement, a landmark deal reached in 2015 that set out an ambition to limit fossil-fuel pollution in all nations for the first time. Negotiators are working toward writing a rule book that will help bring the pact into force even as U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to withdraw from the Paris framework. “Sharp political differences remain on a handful of issues, especially on climate finance and the amount of differentiation in the Paris Agreement rules for countries at varying stages of development,” said Alden Meyer, who has been following the talks for more than two decades for the Union of Concerned Scientists. “These issues are above the pay grade of negotiators in Bonn and will require engaging ministers and national leaders.” Tensions have been building for years on the matter of financing that industrial nations promised developing ones to pay for transforming their economies to run on clean energy — and to cope with the more violent storms and rising sea levels associated with higher global temperatures. Rich countries led by the U.S. and European Union pledged in 2009 to ramp up climate-related aid to $100 billion a year by 2020. While they have made progress on that commitment, reaching $62 billion in 2014 according to one official study, developing nations want more detail on what money is coming before signing up to the Paris rules. Developing nations are being asked for more transparency on the emissions they produce — and to open up to some sort of process for verifying that information. Many of them are concerned that will add expensive and cumbersome bureaucracy — or that richer nations will use those tools to limit trade. Richer countries see the rules as essential to making credible the pollution cuts that the Paris deal promises. “If you don’t have policies that underpin the number that’s been put in Paris, you’ve got nothing to drive progress,” said Elina Bardram, a European Commission official who’s head of the EU delegation at the talks in Bonn. Developing nations say that a rebound in the cost of carbon emissions in Europe is creating pools of new cash that might come their way. As industrial countries take on tighter emission targets, they may buy traded carbon credits from poorer nations, said Wael Aboulmagd, an Egyptian ambassador who was speaking for the group of developing nations called G77 & China. “People are anticipating that down the road this is going to be a significant contributor to the balancing of emissions with trade issues and enticement for countries to show more ambition,” Aboulmagd said. Patricia Espinosa, who leads the UN body organizing the talks, said at a press conference in Bonn that the past two weeks were a “productive session,” although “there continues to be more progress on some issues than others.” Earth just crossed another troubling climate change threshold and is moving into ‘dangerous territory’ Andrew Coyne: Scheer says he can meet climate change goals without carbon pricing. 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__label__wiki	0.516205	0.516205	Another day, another record. Marc Marquez now takes the place of Freddie Spencer as both the youngest rider ever to take a premier class pole, and youngest rider ever to win a premier class Grand Prix. If you had any doubt that Marquez is something special, then the inaugural round of MotoGP at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas should have removed it. Marquez is on the path which all great riders take, scoring a podium in his first race, pole and a win in his second. This is what preternaturally talented riders do: learn fast, and race fast, and win soon. The manner of Marquez' win was what was most impressive. Together with his team, the Spaniard elected to run the harder rear tire, holding station when everyone else (except for fellow Honda rider Stefan Bradl) chose the softer of the two options. After overshooting the start, he slotted in behind his Repsol Honda teammate - a rider in his 8th season of MotoGP - evaluated how wear was affecting his rear tire, then pushed hard to pass Pedrosa in a strong and gutsy move through turns 5 and 6. He then nursed a front tire that had developed a minor problem home to take his maiden win in MotoGP, and take two of Spencer's records, both of which had stood since 1982. His win was not just a matter of talent, but also of great maturity, and of having the backing of arguably the strongest crew in the paddock. Both Marc Marquez and his father Julian were keen to put his victory into perspective. "People remember the records as they are today, now," Julian Marquez told me, when I asked about it. "What you have to remember is that one day, a rider will come along and beat Marc's record. And from that day on, nobody will remember it was Marc who once held the record," he said, before adding rather ominously "what they will remember is who won the championship." Marc's father also pointed out that his son had had plenty of time to break the record, as he was still 133 days younger than Freddie Spencer. And here he touches upon an interesting point: Marquez won at Austin because he is an exceptional talent, of course, but also because the Austin circuit clearly favored the Hondas. The Repsol Honda man had dominated the tests here last month, and pretty much dominated all of practice and qualifying. This was clearly a track that suited both him and his bike, given the strength of the Hondas at the test and the weekend. This points to the dangers of putting too much stock in records: if the Austin race had taken place in October or November, Marquez may have had to wait for much longer for his first win. From Qatar to Jerez to, say, Laguna Seca, the first half of the MotoGP season is at tracks which favor the Yamaha, by and large (though Hondas have won a fair few races at those circuits). Had Austin been later in the year, Spencer's race win record may have endured, though his pole record was always like to fall early. Records are susceptible to the hands of fate; they are ephemeral. World championships are set in stone, and last forever. Though Marquez finished ahead of his teammate, Dani Pedrosa was sanguine after the race. Qatar had been a major worry, not being able to be competitive all weekend, so to come to Texas and be in with a shot of the win was a giant confidence builder. Taking nothing away from his teammate - "Marc was super today," Pedrosa said at the press conference - Pedrosa said he had struggled with a fatigue cramp in his left triceps, making turning from right to left a problem. It was a fitness problem he needed to work on, he conceded, as other tracks with a lot of strong left-handed braking zones were coming up later in the season. Where Jorge Lorenzo should have been elated, he ended the race with a sense of frustration. He had not expected to be so close to the front runners, after struggling with grip all weekend. To get within a couple of seconds of Marquez and Honda was more painful than being beaten by over ten seconds, Lorenzo's team manager Wilco Zeelenberg explained, when there is nothing you can do about it. Maybe, with another day at the track, Lorenzo could have run the pace of the two Hondas, and challenged for 2nd, or maybe even 1st. Knowing that a much better result was possible made things worse. The change in competitiveness had come when Lorenzo's team decided to gamble on a revised gearbox strategy, shortening second gear on his factory Yamaha M1 so that he could use second to get around the hairpins and get better drive out of them. It had been a gamble during warm up which had paid off - "you've normally tried all the variations of set up, so in the warm up you try something a bit more off the wall," Zeelenberg explained. It paid off, getting Lorenzo much closer than he had expected to be. But not quite close enough. Three seconds behind Lorenzo, Cal Crutchlow crossed the line in what he regarded as possibly his best race in MotoGP. He had been fast, consistent and made only one mistake, running wide when he attempted to pass Stefan Bradl. But even that had been forgivable: better to run wide when trying to pass, than not to try to pass at all. Once past the German, Crutchlow ramped up his rhythm, and for much of the second half of the race, he was the fastest man on the track. What is remarkable about Crutchlow's achievement is that he did it without any testing - he finished ahead of both Stefan Bradl and Valentino Rossi, who had both tested at the track previously, and after a fire caused massive problems for the Tech 3 squad on Thursday, including damaging a set of tire warmers so they only worked on one side of the tire, not both, a difficulty spotted in time by the Bridgestone technicians. Crutchlow started the race at Austin with a minimum of preparation. Yet he still ended up fourth in the race. Crutchlow's enjoyment was dampened by the fact that no one came to his press debrief after the race. A combination of an overly long press conference, and a timing clash with Valentino Rossi, whose debrief had been hastily rescheduled with complete disregard to the previously agreed schedule, drawn up so that as many journalists as possible got to speak to as many riders as possible. A group of journalists gathered to hear the man who came 6th, ten seconds behind Crutchlow, but no one came to see Crutchlow, who had just ridden one of the best races of his career. The media are a fickle mistress, more interested in fame than in actual achievement. What the journalists who went to speak to Rossi did learn is that the reason he finished so far down the field was in part a brake problem, where a chip from one of his disks had come off, causing a vibration under braking. The other part - and perhaps at least as significant - was that they had tried a radically revised weight distribution during the warm up, which had turned out to work quite well. So in the race they went even further, but that proved to be a step too far. Rossi was simply never in contention this weekend. He will be hoping for better at Jerez, a track he likes and a track where he is fast. Though not as fast as Crutchlow in the test. Three more performances are worthy of mention. Firstly, Aleix Espargaro, who is getting in among the tail enders of the satellite bikes on his CRT machine. Espargaro took eleventh spot, ahead of Bradley Smith and Ben Spies, and not that far off the time of the tenth place man Nicky Hayden. Secondly, Nico Terol. Terol has shown promise, but never really delivered, especially since joining the Moto2 class. But the confidence boost of a podium at Valencia last year came at exactly the right time, giving Terol the willpower to trust his machinery more, and push harder. That has so far paid off, bringing him his first win in the intermediate class. And finally, Alex Rins. The young Spaniard certainly has the right bike - the factory KTMs are almost unbeatable - but he still has Maverick Viñales and Luis Salom to contend with. Rins disposed of them as if they were not there, leading the first, interrupted race with ease, holding Viñales off without too much difficulty. In the restarted 5 lap race, Rins this time kept Luis Salom at bay, Salom running wide in a final do-or-die attempt to get past Rins. This is Rins' second season of Moto3, and his already a title contender. The young Spaniard is definitely someone to keep your eye on. And finally, the question of "absent friends." The Circuit of The Americas is exactly 5,513 meters long or 3.426 miles. That it is 3.4. miles should come as no surprise, the #34 helped to design the track. Like Banquo's ghost, Kevin Schwantz haunted the proceedings at COTA, his absence more keenly felt than his presence would have been. Whatever the wrongs and rights of the case, we can only hope for a speedy resolution to the situation. It leaves a slightly bitter taste in the mouth, that much is for sure. A truly excellent... ...weekend. While I might have preferred a slightly different finishing order, it mattered not in light of the fact that I met and got autographs and photos with all the riders(and nearly got run over and killed by a HILARIOUS and friendly Cal Crutchlow), was given the entire back half of Mike DiMeglio's bodywork from his bike, and... oh, yeah...I got to meet my favorite moto journalist. All in all, it really couldn't have been a better weekend. as in Qatar, it appeared that MM had the beating of DP at his disposal, and was content to follow for a while, and then seemingly pass at will. On the evidence thusfar, Danni's days are numbered, and the championship will be between Jorge and Marc. I imagine quite a few agents are lining up outside Aleix's garage... oh, and nice to see Cal remember how to overtake! More I watch Marquez the more TwoStroke Institute replied on Mon, 2013-04-22 07:08 More I watch Marquez the more I like him. The looked to be a Ducati mixing it with Bautista Trojanhorse replied on Mon, 2013-04-22 07:17 This is the beginning of the end for Pedrosa. At least Jorge can write it off to COTA being "a Honda track"...but Dani just plain got beat, fairly decisively too. I think there's still enough left of that old (relative) mental fragility, to really affect him. A bit sad, while I wasn't initially a Pedrosa fan, after last season I was really starting to warm up to him. If things go the way I think, he'll go down as one of the most talented guys not to win a premier class championship, IMO. We're only two races in... sparky replied on Mon, 2013-04-22 18:02 I'm not a pedrosa fan but I'm not ready to write him off either.... However, Dani's going to have to dig deeper than ever to meet the challenges this year of not only his teammate but the rest of the paddock as well... to my understanding Repsol require's one of the team to be Spanish but not both....With Casey, Dovi, and Hayden he could rest on his laurels to some degree because he was Spanish. Dani's got no excuses this year (and maybe he shouldn't of had them in the past). But he's going to have to put up or shut up this year, if not, me thinks he's going to get sent packing... (I bet cal would do well on that Honda!). One thing is for sure - as a fan's we're in for, I hope, one of the best years of motogp for somewhile... Bring on Jerez! No-one turned up for No-one turned up for Crutchlow's press conference!? Incredible. He's had two impressive rides so far this year, and is making great lap times, deserves better than that surely? Keep doing what you're doing Cal, the podiums will come! Deserving Got what is Deserved. rhythm46 replied on Mon, 2013-04-22 08:21 Cruthlow and Rossi discussion came out to be little biased as far i can see. when you have vibrations on 300+km/hr speeds then you know what is the problem. and journalist will go where they will get coverage which Maximum no. of people want to listen Cruthlow has long way to get that much popularity and Fan Following. and as far as After race Press debriefing he was attended by press after the Race. I saw it before writing a article writer should have his facts and figures right. Dear Mr. Emmett. In the day Carl Crutchlow had won 9 WC titles and 100 plus victories, then he might get to the same level of Rossi media attention. Until then, he will get what he gets when sharing time with Lorenzo, Rossi and the riders that actually win something out even step in the podium... Is tiring, reading week in week out, you English people, that CC is this and that and should have this and that... he should have Rossi's bike, Yamaha should have picked him over Dovisioso, etc., etc.... No one knew who CC was, but you... i have to go to Wikipedia to see what have we won... Without checking the internet about Carl, the only thing that I remember is that he crashes a lot! and as a journalist, which you claim to be, this type of biased comments suits you really bad. Just to conclude, what I said about the biased comment regarding Carl and Valentino, I'd have said exactly the same if it was Lorenzo, Stoner, Dani, Marc and all the others who actually won something! oh you say... Carl won a British supersport championship! nice for him, but who cares about that, but Britains? Incredible... andanotherthing replied on Mon, 2013-04-22 09:30 I find this kind of myopic criticism of fair comment hard to understand. Why leap to the defence of Rossi (or any other rider who actually won something as you say) when they are not being castigated in any way. Real fans of racing find interest through the whole field, and the achievements of riders who aren't winning are well worth recognition. When they beat a rider with 9 WC titles and 100 plus victories and finish so close behind the current WC on a satellite bike and without the benefit of the pre-season test, that is well worth congratulating. It is right to point out the injustice that all journalists chose VR's press debrief over Cal Crutchlow's, because this kind of injustice is a massive part of MotoGP racing. The fact that Cal appears to be thriving on that (and coming out on top) is a pleasure to watch and read about. Your defence of Rossi misses the point that it is precisely because he has won 9WC and 100+ races and is the best since Mike Hailwood (look him up) that Cal's achievement is so notable. You also miss the point that the journalists attending Rossi's press conference over Cal's was probably less to do with interest in the GOAT's own race story, and more to do with the need for a quote from him about MM. Crutchlow won a World Crutchlow won a World Supersport Championship I remember him lapping almost 2 seconds quicker than anybody else at Imola, that's when I discovered him. Congratulations to Marquez, as pointed out in the article he was really smart during the race, not rushing things. And some amazing slides at turn 10 ! Disappointed by Pedrosa though... And i hope that was Rossi worst race of the year ! Check your own facts before DC replied on Mon, 2013-04-22 11:29 berating the journalist about getting his facts wrong. Crutchlow was World Supersport Champion and WSBk race winner before moving up to MotoGP, and his name is not Carl. If reading about him is tiring for you you'd better put aside your own bias and get used to it because you will be seeing and hearing a lot more about him over the next few years as on the evidence of COTA alone only Cal and Lorenzo have a prayer of living with MM pace. That's why he should have the same level equipment as Rossi made available to him now. Another fact you got wrong is nick881 replied on Mon, 2013-04-22 16:08 Another fact you got wrong is that the journalist, Mr Emmett, is Dutch not English. And you also seem confused about the meaning and proper use of the term biased. Not Dutch I'm not Dutch. I just live there. But I have lived there for such a long time that I feel more Dutch than English, so you're sort of right! Da bola!! or something..... Ah, but your name is Irish! So you're Dutch-Irish, like me, as far as I am concerned. ;) Let the deconstruction of DE continue a little further... I was too under the I was too under the impression that you were Dutch... Now I understand why your english is so good ! Rider Fitness My impression is there's more going on with Pedrosa than just the mental anguish of being soundly beaten by his rookie team mate. David wrote about Pedrosa's neck problem in pre-season and speculated about Dani's fitness vs Lorenzo's multiple race sims in testing. The impressive HD footage of the racing at Austin gave the impression of a very physical track. I do find it hard to believe someone like Pedrosa isn't quite fit because of training attitude - maybe the crashes and injuries are catching up on him? Bike racing is a funny old game where the role of fitness is often scoffed away by the "ride round it, mate" brigade and the impact of injuries on results seen as excuses. But one thing is for sure, nobody is going to be beating MM whilst nursing injuries. Jerez is going to be quite a battle! Fitness.... I'm sure Dani is very fit - the problem is "bike / race" fitness. They get so little track time (even including the test) that tracks test you in a way that practice just can't... As an example - in college (university)I was a wrestler - in practice we regularly wrestle back to back matches day after day. Fast forward to a tournament with the same amount of wrestling (as an average day in a 2-3 hour practice)... and the next day I'd feel like I needed a cab to take me to the bathroom. I was extremely fit but practices is not exactly like real competition. With adrelane etc... it's much harder to simulate than it would seem. Here's Cal's Twitter from this A.M. as an example. "You always know when you have raced a tough circuit like yesterday when you wake up and hands feel heavy and swollen ! Great track" Tourn46 replied on Mon, 2013-04-22 11:01 Arguing about who deserves the attention and who gets it is silly... Rossi is popular, it doesn't matter where he finishes, he is and will be popular, most likely more so than any other rider until the day he retires... so what. Whilst I agree with the essence of what David is saying and I agree, CC's performance deserves a lot of credit, why bring it up on this occasion? It's the same every race, Rossi failing at Ducati got mroe coverage than the people who won the Championship in those years, probably his favourite breakfast cereal would get more coverage. ...and I am right behind Cal being a Brit! Cal is doing a great job this year, but Dovi did a better job last year. Cal has done nothing outstanding yet. He's just been really really solid. So I understand the lack of media attention around him. But I'm a big fan of his and respect him a lot. But how can the international press get so excited about Cal when he's still not on the podium in his third year, while MM is winning races on his second round? Just put it into perspective. Perspective? Browndog replied on Tue, 2013-04-23 08:23 MM is on the a factory Honda with a well established race winning team. He is having everything thrown at him by Honda and Dorna, including rule changes, while Cal is on a non-factory bike that doesn't even get up dates (so far as his team say). I reckon it would have been a different story if Cal had copped the red carpet treatment like MM has been given. Cal has been a bit hit and miss previously but he's hauling ass now. He should have a factory machine. Big Cal Fan MSS 58 replied on Tue, 2013-04-23 19:17 But while he is fast and angry, he is still somewhat inconsistent. I know it sounds audacious to expect perfection when I am watching from my couch, but his mistakes are frequent. Thankfully he recovered well this week, but through last year and Qatar 2013 that has not always been the case. It could obviously be a case of pushing available equipment to the limit, but he is still learning and has said as much himself. Only this year do his inputs seem smoother. Maybe this year's missing an apex or running off course was last year's DNF. Either way, he is factory worthy. I just hope he begins to reel in some of his thoughts concerning Yamaha as constructors seem to have long memories (paging Max Biaggi and VR46 of Honda). Well, I knew MM would get to the pointy end some time this season but not quite this quickly. It's premature to say he's the man to beat for the championship this year, after all there are a lot of tracks coming up that the others will do better on, but all the same, if I was a betting man I'd probably be putting a few quid on him now. About the only thing I feel very confident of is that so long as he doesn't do himself a big mischief along the way, once he's got the crown he'll be wearing it for a while. As for VR getting all the attention, the thing that stands out on the forums this year is that people have become excited again, and that's a good thing. VR is a big celeb and everyone is wondering if he can still cut it, or even more, have a remarkable come back, so of course the media are VR hungry. I mean no disrespect to Cal but 4th place home never gets any attention unless there's a story to go with it, and as no-one seems to seriously see Cal as a title contender there isn't really a story. He's just one of the blokes who make up the gap between the top three and the CRT's. You could just as easily ask why the press weren't all over bradl. They'd have been in VR's garage even if he'd been beaten by the whole grid, because he's expected to be up at the very front. For all that I hope Cal does really well this year, but I fear he may never get the factory bike he so wants, unless VR has such a bad year that he quite this winter. Otherwise, in a couple of years time there'll be some other hot young thing in the frame. I think the justification for I think the justification for mentioning the lack of interest in Cals performance on this occasion is that he is significantly faster than the other satalitte bikes, he beat 2 competative factory supported bikes yesterday and beat them well. He was also running a pace as fast as the front runners for much of the race. He's had a streak of very fast test, practise and qualifying laps too. So it seems fair comment to point out in fickle nature of MotoGP journos. It's not a big deal is it? Not sure why people feel they have to comment and say "oh you shouldn't have mentioned that about Cal blah blah" Dovi did out perform him last year and he got plenty of praise on this site. It's also worth remembering though that Dovi's tally of podiums last year was assisted by Spies' season from hell and Stoner's injury. While Cal might not be a title contender (just now) it's not out side the relms of posibility he could be a race winner and that is quite an exclusive group to be in. I'd like to point out too that I am a Rossi Fan (not boy) and that I don't think this article is in anyway negative for Rossi. As usual it is balanced and objective. It's just a shame DE has received a backlash from some Rossi fans. fair comment Lilyvani replied on Thu, 2013-04-25 20:28 I don't disagree with anything you've said, all I'm really saying is that I'm not sure why anyone would be surprised by the fickleness of the press. And while I too am a big fan of VR I'd love to see Cal win a race, especially if it was a true "he was plain better" win rather than a win by default, as sometimes happens. @daniel_pt - SPOT @daniel_pt - SPOT ON!!! David, why are you doing this? It really sounds... It's getting tacky! I remember 2006. clx replied on Mon, 2013-04-22 14:46 Estabilished HRC rider suddenly upset by younger teammate and Repsol backed rookie. What did he do? Austin was no man's land and Marquez had a fantastic weekend. I didn't expect him to win so soon. But there are plenty of tracks comming up in which Pedrosa is very strong, not to mention those that will favour Yamaha. In which case Rossi might suddenly surprise us all, or Cal. So, basically, it's a very long season and it's definitely too early to write Pedrosa off despite Marquez' rocketing start. And Lorenzo still is my favourite. I had to think a bit there but this was the year DP nearly scuppered Nicky Hayden's championship, yes? Have to say DP is racing better than ever now, and I'd love to see him get his just reward. I don't think he was ever quite as good as VR at his peak, but all the same he's earned more glory than he's got. Marquez will not win championship This is hilarious...and don't we all have short memories. Marquez came in and did fantastically at Austin where the footing is more equal. He has the same number of laps at Austin on a big bike as his competition and he won...incredible accomplishment, no doubts there and a real testament to his talent. But to write off Pedrosa after two races in 2013 and after the second half of 2012 that he had...LOL. It was Pedrosa that forced Stoner to crash at Germany last year, and indirectly forced him to overpush and crash (and end his title hopes) at Indy. The little man dominated Lorenzo. To think that Marquez can come in and beat him up on all these tracks where Pedrosa has hundreds of big-bike-laps and now tons of confidence is a bit optimistic. And the one thing that Lorenzo and Pedrosa (the other title contenders) know very well that Marquez will learn soon (hopefully without injury) is that you cannot make a single mistake. Marquez WILL make mistakes this season that will cost him the championship, mainly because very few if any races this year will be as easy for him as Austin was and he will see just how fast Lorenzo and Pedrosa are. It appears he has more talent, but as Jerez testing showed, he needs to unlearn everything that he has done over the last couple years, whereas these other guys are on it and boomin' from lap #2 of FP1. He will not win the championship this year...and neither will Rossi (just throwing that in there even though nobody is saying he could win like they are about Marquez). Barring anything strange, it will be Pedrosa vs Lorenzo with Rossi and Marquez fighting for 3rd and Cal, Bautista and Bradl (yes in that order) fighting for 4th. Yes, these are just my opinions...but until I see otherwise, I view it as FACT! If I'm wrong, cool, will be mega-entertaining either way! I love MotoGP! :) Nice article as always David! WRITE OFF PEDROSA Pedrosa should have been written off two years ago. What I saw last year while watching MOTOGP on the Dorna site, was either Lorenzo or Stoner leading races and Pedrosa in third. And as the laps went on Pedrosa got smaller each and every lap. Pedrosa wouldn't even have been a contender the last half of last year if Stoner hadn't taken himself out of the series. Honda needs to replace him with either of the Espargaro clan and while their at it, get rid of Bautista and think about ridding themselves of Bradl, a mid field rider if there ever was one. Time to change ISPs "What I saw last year while watching MOTOGP on the Dorna site, was either Lorenzo or Stoner leading races and Pedrosa in third." You may want to get your internet connection checked - what I saw last year was Stoner winning five races, Lorenzo winning six races, and Pedrosa winning seven races. What I saw was Pedrosa afkev replied on Tue, 2013-04-23 02:08 What I saw was Pedrosa winning races after Lorenzo pretty much had his title secure with just finishing behind him. If Lorenzo had to fight to secure his title the story would have been different. But this is just my opinion. I think you are forgetting nick881 replied on Tue, 2013-04-23 08:10 I think you are forgetting just how close it was between Pedrosa and Lorenzo last year. The second half of the year was all Pedrosa and Lorenzo's title was far from secured as you say. Pedrosa was running away with race wins and it seemed Lorenzo had no answer, the points gap was closing and closing fast, the momentum was all with Pedrosa and to be honest I would have bet on him taking the title. After the foul up at Misano Lorenzo was a bit safer but Pedrosa could still have taken the title although it was less likely. In the end they were seperated by 18 points, it's not much, the difference between finishing 1st or 9th. Could have won first race LAST year old blue replied on Mon, 2013-04-22 16:47 Had Marques not fallen, hitting his head and developing double visionn, he would have come to MotoGP LAST year, and may well have had his FIRST VICTORY last year. Last Time In a previous article before the Qatar race, I made the prediction that if Marc didn't crash in Qatar or Jerez, that he would be the 2013 World Champion. My comment had at least 15 votes with a total of one star. Lets see how many stars my "standing by my prediction" comment gets now! Well as of now, twice as many votes, twice as many stars :) Lol, well that's progress! doctor chocolate replied on Wed, 2013-04-24 17:22 Marquez, Pedrosa Marquez is like a fresh breeze into a stuffy room. I was hoping that Pedrosa would be able to find something and beat him, but Marquez was too good on the day. He will be a World Champion in the future. I do not think this year, but do feel he is a STRONG candidate for 2014. Pedrosa. This man has talent. When he is on it, unbeatable. He showed it last year in a way he has never shown in the top class. I do not want to see him go out like Haga. Both men had the speed to beat multiple world champions in their primes. Both men were considered to have the speed and talent to be World Champions. But both men have not won a championship, (even though Haga did not get one due to a BS technicality in my opinion). If Pedrosa does not win this year. I fear he never will. He will lose the status of the Spanish darling of Repsol, replaced by the younger, more marketable Marquez. With the loss of that status he may well be replaced by someone younger by Honda, who has placed faith in him, but not ever gotten a full reward. Pedrosa will never win a title Desh replied on Tue, 2013-04-23 02:46 Everyone keeps going on about the races he won last year when he basically had only two opponents - one of whom was either out or injured for a large part of the season and the other who wasn't riding to win after the other guy got injured. Pedrosa won races because for the second half of 2013 he had no real competition. Look beyond the second half of 2013 and Pedrosa and you can see for the other 6.5 years of his career as a factory Honda rider has never been good enough to beat the best guys on a regular basis. And what are we seeing again this year, Pedrosa there or there abouts but failing to beat his vastly less experienced teammate and once again not winning races. Pedrosa will have to hope the top guys make a mistake and miss races. He's better than nearly every rider on the planet, just not the guys he needs to beat to take the title. Haga is in the same boat realistically. But with Haga I do believe in the prime of his career he was riding inferior machinery, with the WSBK rules heavily stacked in favour of 1000cc twins It is true that his years in the Motogp class do not reflect him being a Champion. But last year was the most consistant he has been without being his own worst enemy by crashing out, and injuring himself for a few races. Which is pretty much what he has done for years. That fact that he did not do that for such a long streak last year shows that he has (finally), matured in the way he approaches a season. This is part of the reason why so many people are impressed with him. All the announcers have always said if he would stay healthy he could contend for the title. Last year he was healthy for probably the longest length of time in his recent Motogp years. Rossi's farewell tour? Larry T. replied on Mon, 2013-04-22 18:37 When you get fairly well beaten by a guy on the unofficial bike and finish not so far ahead of a guy on a bike that you pretty much declared uncompetitive, I think it's time to consider a farewell tour, Mr. Rossi. Announce it now while you still have a chance to climb on the podium (if not the top step) a few times more, then call it a career. don't hang on too long, destroying your myth and legend in the process [ there's a career in broadcasting there for the asking. Let the new kid from Spain take the fame and glory onwards. Dani Pedrosa's body language said it all..."s__t, I got rid of that damn Stoner and now they've replaced him with THIS guy! No matter what I do it seems never enough" Will a wall be going up in the HRC box soon? Meanwhile, Mr. Lorenzo is counting on consistent top placings to net him the title, hoping a frustrated Pedrosa will throw it away a few times while the inexperienced new kid will do the same for HRC. Cal Crutchlow probably should be counting his blessings that the Ducati deal did not happen, he's doing just fine on the 2nd string Yamaha. Of course only the rest of the races will determine what will happen, but I hope for more battles for the win rather than the display we saw in Austin. Yet 2 weeks ago... He rode through the pack to second as clearly the second fastest rider on the track. Just before that, he was second fastest at the Jerez test... Because he didn't get his setup fixed at a new track on a bike he's still recovering his confidence, you think it's time to quit? I think based on the evidence you're using, 95% of the grid should call it their farewell tour too. Oh, that is without mentioning something went wrong with Rossi's brakes during the out lap. The guy is still one of the fastest guys out there at 34, enjoy his presence while he is still there. Need new Blood on factory bikes thecoon replied on Tue, 2013-04-23 00:54 It would be awesome to see JLO have to work to beat his teammate. Maybe Rossi can pick up the pace but it is hard to see him consistently beating JLO. Rossi simply is slow and offers way too many excuses. He didn't use to do this. When at Ducati, Rossi's gap to Hayden was quite small. But with Dovi the gap to Hayden is much larger. I doubt Hayden has slowed meaning only that Dovi is quite a bit quicker than Rossi on equal machinery. Works rides should go to the fastest riders, not the ones with faded glory. Rossi gets to keep his seat because his celebrity exceeds his pace. It would be great to see some more new blood on a works bike. How about Cal switching places with Rossi? And for that matter, have Bradley Smith switch places with Aleix Espargaro. What more does Espargaro have to do to get a non CRT ride? How did Smith get his ride anyway? I'd like to see Smith try to outpace Depuniet. I wonder how would Dovizioso h3ndr1kk replied on Wed, 2013-04-24 06:01 I wonder how would Dovizioso fare on a GP11 or GP0 or GP0.1? briga replied on Wed, 2013-04-24 06:51 ...younger? :) Dya know what i'll be pleased to see?? seeyadad replied on Mon, 2013-04-22 19:27 The day Valentino finally hangs up his leathers and helmet... As much as i admire and adore him it is about time he fecked off and gave other up and coming riders a chance on the big stage. The man has squillions in the bank and could sit on his arse for the rest of his days raking the dosh in from his VR46 range etc etc. The point at hand is CAL not Carl received very little coverage from the journo's for what was an awesome calculated ride on a bike that is a few levels lower than Jorge's or Vale's bikes. Remember they get the cream off the top of parts and Tech 3 get the sediment which they don't want. Ffs Cal finished TEN SECONDS in front of Vale by riding his arse off so give him the credit where it is due. Yes i agree he does gob it off sometimes but when you see the rides he puts in, it is mostly justified. How about a suggestion thrown out to Rossi? Swap bikes with Cal for a weekend and see who does what on each others bike. Personally i think Cal would be fighting for the top step and Rossi will still be where he has been the last two years, Mid field with Hayden et al. The majority of posters on here are diehard Rossi fanboys, i am too but i believe others should be given a viable chance especially when Vale has absolutely NOTHING more to prove, not to us or himself. Cal's time will come but Yamaha should give him more support to enable them having an all Yamaha podium lockout week in week out with the possibility of the positions being swapped about Maybe he doesn't do it to prove anything... Ren-jr. replied on Mon, 2013-04-22 21:46 Maybe, just maybe, Rossi still rides because it's a lot of fun and he still loves it. Instead of instigating the need for VR to "step aside", know that the best thing for MotoGP is for that new young talent to step on up, and Mr. Rossi to stay right where he is. The more riders on the grid, the better. Let Rossi be Rossi Rossi still brings in big sponsorship which Yamaha and the series And obviously, when competetive, he is still enjoying it. Yes, I wish that Crutchlow had better equipment, too. He's definitely earned it. Smart man to remain with Yamaha, too. As for Pedrosa, well, he's just had the bad luck to be a contemporary of Stoner, Rossi, Lorenzo and now Marquez. Doesn't make him a bad rider. What he did to Hayden that year, however, still is a stain on his reputation. He has had much more than his share of special treatment, and has brought in a good salary. Can't say as I have too much sympathy for him. Hayden/2006 41BP replied on Mon, 2013-04-22 20:57 I agree with much of your comment, actually most of it. The Hayden thing is old though. I'm American, let me just get that out if the way. It's only a "stain" to those die hard Hayden fans. To the rest of us, what we saw is Pedrosa make a slight mistake, hit a bump, and washed the front. It could have happened to anyone . It just happened to Dani(in his rookie year) and he just happened to hit his team mate. Hayden was very lucky to win his title. The cards fell just right for him and hey, sometimes that's how championships are won. Past that, no one can argue why Honda backed Dani. I'm continually amazed at the lingering hate towards Dani from that one moment of over enthusiasm way back in 2006. Not only that they would hang on to the hate for so long, but also that from my perspective it was the best thing that happened to Hayden's championship. While he did ride well that year, the misfortunes of other riders undoubtedly fell very much in his favour and it was looking like a very soft championship. Dani taking him out brought it down to an all or nothing finale - "all in" said the sticker on Nicky's helmet - and Nicky held his nerve while VR choked. In spite of just a single victory against the full field he'd confirmed he deserved the title and without Dani's error he wouldn't have had that opportunity. All just an opinionated outsiders perspective of course... :P Hayden-1 Pedrosa-0 >>Hayden was very lucky to win his title. The cards fell just right for him and hey, sometimes that's how championships are won. You call having your employer have you test parts for next year's mini-bike while you are competing for the title 'lucky'? Last year I felt bad for Dani and started to root for him but them he came up with this gem and I went back to my position of hoping for him to be the most successful rider never to win the title: “You win a championship because you are better overall than everyone else. Not because you get any help. We have seen some cases where a rider needs some points and a team-mate lets him by, maybe after a crash or something." His comment in my opinion was referring to Hayden and 2006. So fans are not the only ones with long memories. >>Past that, no one can argue why Honda backed Dani. It surely would not be because of any world titles he has brought them. I think if Honda had concentrated on building the first 800cc as a normal race bike instead of something designed around Pedrosa's small size they would have had a lot more success in the 800cc years. So they got a few wins and no titles. I think that is called penny-wise, pound-foolish. Lo replied on Tue, 2013-04-23 22:45 Hey Chris, do you have any source on this quote from Dani? I would love to know the context. A whole other matter: if Honda really decided to build the RCV around Pedrosa, is he really to blame? If some manufacturer would decide to build a bike around me, I surely wouldn't protest. I believe it was a MSS 58 replied on Wed, 2013-04-24 03:16 Pre or post race interview; when he was in the hunt and seeing Stoner get back from injury. I remember watching it as well but had a different takeaway from Chris, that he wasnt slapping Hayden around. Uh, yes unfortunately its a crash.net link but it is a direct quote and not from the comments section. It was in the context of him asking Stoner for support in the title chase. http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/184570/1/pedrosa_wont_ask_for_stoner_he... I didn't point the finger at Pedrosa over Honda's design brief but if you believe Alberto was not pushing hard in that direction then I have a bridge to sell you. And it does take some chutzpa to be a rookie and know it is going on and have no problem with it. In the end that approach was a dismal failure and Pedrosa as much as Hayden suffered for it. >>I remember watching it as well but had a different takeaway from Chris, that he wasnt slapping Hayden around. Who else in the past 15 years was in the situation of being ahead in the points chase then getting in a crash and being behind on points then winning? And it happening between teammates? interesting... ... raking over these old coals. My own (probably skewed) memory of that year was that VR was the dead cert favourite but his bike kept packing up and whatever, but that he did absolutely blow it in that last race of the season. Did Nicky deserve the championship. Hell yes. Most of those guys deserves a crown of gold for their skill, courage and talent; these are the cream of the crop, and the gap from front to back is entirely relative. Plus, every single champion gets there through a combination of many many things, not least of which is pure luck (aka right place at the right time). Would Criville have won in '99 if doohan hadn't hit the kerb? or Kenny Rogers jr the following year, if criville hadn't become ill? or for that matter, casey stoner in 2007 if everyone had been on bridgestones. I'm sure there are examples relating to VR though I can't think of any offhand. OK so while we're still on 2006... v4racer replied on Fri, 2013-04-26 00:11 I have the 2006 season review DVD and have watched it many times - it was a better season of racing than most people give credit for. Two things stand out - the first is that Nicky Hayden rode bloody hard all season long and in most races he was right in the thick of the battle for the podium. He certainly didn't just ride around collecting points, and he also had to overcome some dubious decisions made by his team. The other is that Pedrosa too rode hard all season and was more aggressive on track than people think him capable of. The common comment on Pedrosa is that he can't pass, totally untrue, in 2006 he made just as many aggressive passes as any other title contender. Then there is the Repsol team clash... at the time everyone was outraged, but it really wasn't that terrible in the context of the season, and as someone stated elsewhere in the comments here it leveled the playing field between Hayden and Rossi. After that the title was either man's to lose, and Hayden kept it together better than Rossi did. If you want a little more insight into Pedrosa's mindset late in the 2006 season, read "Ring Of Fire" by Rick Broadbent. It's an awesome read in general and well worth getting hold of (try your local library, mine has it). Except he didn't spindizzy replied on Tue, 2013-04-23 09:00 Rossi has brought no sponsorship except for himself. Yamaha do not have a title sponsor. Keep repeating those myths though. I though David professed this was an evidence based site, not seen a lot of that, just opinion. Rossi will always attract journalists weskit replied on Mon, 2013-04-22 20:28 Or more precisely, he'll always attract the paparazzi. He is the Justin Bieber of MotoGP. I thought I'd miss Stoner tbh, but Marquez is just as entertaining to watch. Not just the racing Yep Marquez is indeed as sensational to watch as Stoner. Shame he's just another drone when it comes to interviews, though. That's a big part of what I will miss about Stoner, but then again Crutchlow is doing a good job of filling that void with his honest appraisals of what's going on in the GP circus. Do you honestly think anyone Do you honestly think anyone will care at all about Justin Bieber 16 years after he first gained international popularity. Dear God I hope not! @ weskit 'I thought I'd miss Stoner tbh, but Marquez is just as entertaining to watch.' +1 I used to love watching Stoner drift the rear, but with Marquez it looks like the front & the rear are sliding......havent seen that since Mick! cal's bike afkev replied on Mon, 2013-04-22 21:17 We are talking about cal's bike being so different than the one of rossi and lorenzo but do we really know how different? Yes we do... Rossi and Lorenzo's bikes are equipped with faster riders on top! Though Honey Badger sure can turn frustration into fast lap times... Responses to the usual place. Top speed afkev Cosmo replied on Tue, 2013-04-23 00:00 Afkev, Look at the Qatar race to see how Cal was much slower down the straight than the Hondas, whereas Rossi was almost equal. Don't know the difference at Austin, but there's no reason to believe that they found more top speed from one race to the next. And not being a Rossi fanboy, I think it is unfair Cal had NO-ONE show up at the press conference. Very unprofessional by the journo's, acting like fanboys. Cal said in post race in Cal said in post race in Qatar that he changed engine maps lowering his top speed and that is why he couldn't pass, because he spent the lap just trying to catch up and then would get hammered on the straight. He did it because of some error or miscalc with the fuel management. Ended up with fuel at the end of the race and he was bummed about that but since I have yet to see anyone here mention it I am guessing nobody here watches the interviews. Maybe that is why none of the journos went to his post race debrief. If you recall Rossi had enough speed at Qatar but he also needed a ride from iannone to make it to parc ferme! Interviews! Man I love the interviews, but here in Australia the idiots who program MotoGP on Network Ten or OneHD (same network) cut the coverage after the podium ceremony, and sometimes we don't even get that! Bugger off N10, give the coverage back to Foxtel who know how it should be done. rossi had his share of no shows too come on, let's be fair here - rossi had the humiliation of barely a soul pitching up during some of the ducati days. the media attention doesn't mean very much, it's just fluff, and I doubt whatshisname that runs yamaha looks to motorcycle news to spot the next protege. Old bike vs new bike Cals bike is simply the 2012 bike. Lorenzo and Rossi have the new bike with revisions/improvements. And Bold New Graphics. No, Cal almost certainly has No, Cal almost certainly has the 2013 engine. Several onboard audio samples from Qatar showed him shifting at 16,400+, well over the 2012 bike's 16,300 hard limit. You're a gem Geonerd :) Thanks Geonerd, great info there - very interesting and helps explain how Cal is running so close to the front. Since the '12 engine was Ed replied on Wed, 2013-04-24 00:46 Since the '12 engine was supposed to be 6 per season and the '13 is 5 per I would think it a safe bet to say he has the '13. My understanding of the Yamaha system is that the tech3 bikes start the same at the season start and then as the factory bikes get improvements the satellite bikes are made to lag behind. 2 races in and with lorenzo still switching between old and new chassis, I can't really see how Cal's bike is that far behind. The electronics probably are a bit but the people who really know how much if anything is different don't seem to talk about it. When cal knew (latest brembo calipers) he said what was different. Who really knows? Yep that's how Tech3 has historically operated, running factory spec at seasons start then doing their own R&D while the factory bikes get all the new factory parts, but I'm sure I read that Cal was on last years bike... maybe it was just for the tests. Never mind who deserves the media coverage......... anteater replied on Mon, 2013-04-22 22:15 Crutchlow has done an excellent job in 2013 to date which should not be underestimated as lightly as some posters are suggesting, however; Silly season 2013 for Crutchlow could be a total damp squid no matter how well he performs this year, which could be a real shame. Both Lorenzo and Rossi have 2014 contracts with Yamaha, so there is no room at the (Yamaha Factory) Inn. Dani Pedrosa, Bradl and Bautista have all signed through 2014 season. What he's got maybe as good as he can get before 2015...... I'll state my believe that if he continues his current rate of development and learns how to get a MotoGP bike off the start line (his biggest weakness to date) then yes, he will totally deserve a full factory ride. Writing him off because he's not Rossi is shortsighted and does the talent of all the top riders a disservice. Cal deserves credit because Cal deserves credit because he has taken another step over the winter. Can someone please give Espargaro a prototype! What a great race to watch? au71rg replied on Mon, 2013-04-22 23:31 What a great race to watch? I mean the first few laps with everyone fighting and passing was just awesome and we hardly get to watch that kind of race. As much as I like Cal, it is not Rossi fault that the media clamors to him. I am impressed by Dovi race. I hope they keep making improvements and catching up to the front riders. Lorenzo is great rider but does not have the bin it to win it attitude. Never did. Too calculating for points if winning is not achievable. That is why I like Stoner and Rossi who just go for it and do their best and fight to win. I still hope my two fav's do great, Rossi and Dovi. :-) Dovi 41BP replied on Tue, 2013-04-23 03:50 He did well for sure. We'll see what he has in the European rounds. I feel it's going to be much the same though. 20+ secs off the win. The same as every Ducati rider, bar one. What is important about his performance is the relation to Nicky's. Nick better step up or this might be his last year on a factory bike. Too many good young riders coming up to continually sign a mid pack rider. "Lorenzo is great rider but does not have the bin it to win it attitude. Never did." I guess you didn't watch Lorenzo's rookie season then? Lorenzo riding for points... Coyotexb12 replied on Tue, 2013-04-23 13:39 I wouldn't say Jorge rode for points. According to his press release, they were hoping to get what they could in points. When they found something in changing gearing to get thru the esses, he was upset that he couldn't find that last tenth of a second to run with them. I believe there is plenty of fight in JL! 'Win or Bin' is admirable... 'Win or Bin' is admirable... to a limited degree. WoB arguably cost Kevin a title or two, prevented Biaggi from ever being a realistic challenger, and neatly ended Stoner's 2012 hopes. Lorenzo has proven himself willing and able to mix it up, and the fact that he does (rarely these days) crash out of races proves to my satisfaction that he is not just cruising around collecting points. As for Rossi vs. Cal, VR46 has made a career out of pandering to the media. While it may not be his 'fault,' he is, IMO, largely responsible for the current situation. That said, the saccharine fawning over MM demonstrated by the press may soon leave even Rossi feeling a bit lonely. You know it's bad when our much respected Kropo seems in danger of falling under the spell! (Fight it, David. You must resist! :D ) you cannot be serious I don't even need to see the x-ray plates to tell you how much JL is going to suffer when he hits his 50's, due to his win it or bin it attitude in the first couple of senior class years. He's by no means my favourite personality on the grid and to be honest I find it quite boring watching him more or less doing ghost laps one after the other, but I must hand it to him, he gave 110% back then, must have realised he wasn't going to get there without changing his approach, became silky smooth, and here he is, a 2 times champion. You do what you have to. To go slightly off topic, I think Scott Redding has been studying JL's approach - for a man who usually looks like he thinks it's speedway he was running on rails in Qatar, less so austin, but the difference was startling. And while I don't want to diss any of the riders out there, it amazes me that he hasn't been recognised as the brit with real star quality. Just my opinion. Pedrosa could potentially be Deepree replied on Mon, 2013-04-22 23:40 Pedrosa could potentially be the teammate of 3 different WC at HRC. Blaming the bike is certainly not an option. He's either not as good as the main competitors, or somehow, year after year a set of unfortunate events undermine his campaign. He's fast enough to follow Lorenzo's formula by racking podiums and pounce when the win is up for grabs. It worked for Hayden when he only won 2 races in his way to the championship. With 18 rounds, you need no less than 350 points to win this WC. You can theoretically win the WC by never wining a race. All you have to do is finish every race on the podium. jpbits replied on Tue, 2013-04-23 00:58 Pedrosa has talent by the bucket load, he just isnt lucky. He had all the luck he needed last year Still didn't win it. Stoner getting hurt, Lorenzo being knocked off and losing an engine early.. Sure Dani had a disaster at Misano, but on balance the title was there for the taking if he was good enough. Who needs 'luck' when you Who needs 'luck' when you have Darth Puig in your corner? Dani enjoyed the full backing of Mighty HRC from 2006 to 2010. The 2007 Pedrocycle was, despite the #1 plate on the nose, built specifically for Dani, and all further development of the bike was centered around his specific needs. Hayden was lucky to get a new fairing and other basic ergonomic needs. Sorry, but I just can't see how 5 years of factory support constitutes 'bad luck.' Agree/Disagree I agree that he may not be lucky concerning accidents as he breaks things easily, but always seem to gut it out after injury. Other than that, I consider him very lucky given he essentially unseated a current World Champ and teammate through a bike design that looked like a 1/32 replica and relegating #69 to factory test mule. I do question his burning desire to be World Champion. In interviews I have heard him state that some years he just didn't have the burning desire. That is a huge point not to be overlooked. Also, I think pressure gets to him. He won his races last year after #99 was playing it safe and protecting his lead through unbelievable precision and consistency. Make no mistake, he raced briallantly in some tough conditions, but without overstating it, isn't this the same as a guy that practices his given sport well but then can't perform during the game? So, while there is "pressure" to perform, there was less "pressure" to perform because the title was a foregone conclusion by the time he really started to rack up the wins. all this is of course IMHO. The most impressive thing to The most impressive thing to me about Marquez' ride was its level of control and restraint. He didn't get overwhelmed, didn't get crazy, watched Dani and learned, made a clean pass, and didn't throw it away trying to stretch out a lead he didn't need. It was calm, cool, level-headed and efficient. It was the race win of a seasoned professional executing the job at hand with minimal risk - you don't get extra points for winning by a big margin. A couple years ago, Sebastian Vettel won in Australia at the beginning of the season, and when they cut to his in-car radio after he crossed the line, there was no yelling, no celebrating, just a quietly spoken "Thank you" to the crew. That told me right there that he was likely going to be champion - he had fully expected to win that race and executed the plan perfectly. I know Marquez is hugely experienced. But damn, he didn't win that by luck or by taking huge risks and somehow hanging on as he was riding on or over the edge. That was executed perfectly - and executed is a very good word. Marquez' modus operandi PIT BULL replied on Tue, 2013-04-23 15:44 He appears to have an old head on young shoulders at this level. Many expecting him to throw it away and many anticipating the same. With much of Stoner's old crew,a style not too dissimilar from Stoner and data from said HRC side of the Repsol garage,he's certainly enjoyed the luxury of entering the class and team with a great wealth of experience and knowledge to draw on. What impresses me is the self discipline he's imposed upon himself in the opening two rounds. It seems as though his MO is premeditated. Get in behind a real quickie like Dani,George or whomever on the day,learn and capitilize if feasible. During their early outings in GP,Casey and later,George would just go for broke. Marc seems to be a little more circumspect until he's sussed it all out. Exceptional performance by him thus far and long may it continue. I do believe he will find it a little tougher when the circus gets to Europe. Not much,but tougher nevertheless. Two rides worth a mention in Austin were obviously the performances of Calvin and Dovi. Oh yeah,erstwhile team mates. Long may the racing gods smile upon them. I think their sometimes insane battles last year at Tech 3 forced both to up their level. It certainly appears that way. Pity about the kit. Dovi learning a new bike and Cal stuck with the Grade B M1. it helps to have the best bike in your rookie year while taking nothing away from MM, don't you think JL, CS, and the much missed MS would have been less win it or bin it if they'd had the best bike on the grid from day one? Someone remind me, did JL go straight on to the M1, or did he spend a mandatory year on some heap of spare parts? I've forgotten. Senior moment. Anyway, I know the others did. Charisma or not. seniorbiker replied on Tue, 2013-04-23 20:33 Cal has shown that he is very good. Not yet great and far from an "alien". Sadly, with his scruffy appearance and accent that is hard to understand for English people, let alone foreign journalists, he will continue to fail to attract media attention. He desperately needs a makeover and some lessons in media-speak. Sitting in his chair in the pits, mumbling about how good his team are is simply boring to the press and public alike. Once he stops sounding like a minor league footballer and starts to make intelligent and perceptive remarks, he will find journalists actually want to hear what he has to say! Tourn46 replied on Tue, 2013-04-23 23:43 Cal is from Coventry, it's hardly an obscure accent... I have no problem understanding him whatsoever =/ Are. You. Serious. ?. Russki_Bear replied on Wed, 2013-04-24 01:28 Firstly, I have no problem understanding him. Secondly, I have two words for you: Colin Edwards. Damn Limey :) Aussie here, and also have no problems understanding everything he says. And for my money Crutchlow is one of the best quotes in the paddock, he really says what he sees and feels. partly... Lilyvani replied on Fri, 2013-04-26 22:52 I partly agree. He needs to stop wearing black and yellow, doesn't suit him. Ought to try blue and white, or even orange and red, but never red alone. Think he'd find it made him more successful overnight. what an amazing write-up ryu replied on Wed, 2013-04-24 03:51 what an amazing write-up !! Pedrosa, Lorenzo etc. TheBaron replied on Sun, 2013-04-28 00:45 A few here mention 2006. I believe that was the first time for many, many years that the championship went to the final round to be decided. It was like an old speedway World Final, and on the big day, one rider choked and the other won the title, deservedly so. On Pedrosa: David, next time you get a chance, take a look at his arms. How many scars do you see? He may be a wee bloke but he has a BIG ticker and he has a lot of talent. However, that said, I still think Lorenzo on the Yamaha is a slightly better bet for the championship. After getting all the crashing out of the way in his rookie years, he's been fast, smooth - and relentless. If there's a chance to win, he will keep pushing all the way. Crutchlow? Well, he appears to be maturing on the bike but he sounded like a whinging Pom early on with his bleats about equipment etc. Hopefully he will gain a sunny disposition, be happy to have a ride and continue on with the job he has started so well this year. Aleix Espargaro: Excellent result and let us hope this spurs further development - from both Italian manufacturers of 1000cc V4s. A bit of extra zest from the ART Aprilia V4 motor would get Espargaro further up the field and when the development comes from Ducati we could be in for some very entertaining racing. One thing is for sure: Dovizioso would LOVE to use the Ducati to beat Rossi on the Yamaha. Imagine how the Italian (and English) press would react to that. Maybe, just maybe, this year's title will go to the final round to be decided. Let us hope so. Finally, on the subject of bias, did anyone spot a set of load scales in the Rossi garage? 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__label__wiki	0.693172	0.693172	Movie Abyss Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story of the Dragon Synopsis: Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat is one of the most legendary performers in the history of sports entertainment. The popular superstar made his name in the Carolina territory and went on to become a fan favorite in WCW and WWE. His battles with Ric Flair for the NWA Championship kept fans on the edge of their seats and his Intercontinental Championship match with “Macho Man” Randy Savage is considered by many the greatest match in WrestleMania annals. Now for the first time ever on DVD, fans can relive the career of Ricky Steamboat. This 3-DVD set has a biographical documentary feature on Steamboat’s life, as well as some of the biggest matches of his career . Runtime: 0 Arn Anderson Wade Barrett Stu Bennett Barbie Blank Jim Thorpe -- All-American Elefantenherz Rookies the Movie: Graduation Knute Rockne All American Forever the Moment Girlfight	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1493
__label__cc	0.54558	0.45442	Ending of Half Light At the end of Half Light (2006), Angus commits suicide by jumping from the top of the lighthouse. Is he the ghost Angus McCulloch, or the real person who pretended to be the ghost? I got a bit confused about that. ending half-light From the wiki article on this movie the two spark a romance that suddenly goes awry when she learns that Angus died seven years ago by committing suicide after murdering his wife and her lover in the lighthouse. However, after a brief fight at the lighthouse, Sharon hits her head and is killed in the kitchen, and Brian is murdered by Patrick, possessed by the spirit of Angus, in much the same way that Angus's wife and lover died seven years previously. Patrick then jumps from the tower, as Angus had done. Implying that Angus was dead but, although Patrick did pretend to be Angus for a time, Angus did possess him to kill him by making him jump as he did. TablemakerTablemaker Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged ending half-light . Ending of Chrysalis The Ending of Dark Knight Rises Was the ending to “How I Met Your Mother” planned from the start? Which girl Parry was referring to after waking up? How Gaurav's action in the end justified? What is the meaning of the ending in the Personal Shopper (2016) film? Why did this still happen in the ending of USS Callister? Were the survivors the originals or their tethered counterparts? Confusion about the ending of 'Stree'	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1494
__label__wiki	0.758021	0.758021	Provincial Tories Hold Double Digit Lead in NB Liberals and PCs Tied in Nova Scotia Tight Race Between Federal Conservatives and Liberals in NB MQO Research spoke with 400 residents of New Brunswick to gauge the political temperature in the province for the Summer edition of our quarterly political poll: Atlantic Matters. According to the latest polling numbers, the federal Liberals and Conservatives are now statistically tied in New Brunswick. Among decided and leaning voters: Support for the Liberal Party increased 5 percentage points to 41%. Conservative support held relatively steady at 40%. Support for the Green Party dropped 7 percentage points to 9%. NDP support remained relatively steady at 6%. Support for the People’s Party edged up 3 percentage points to 4%. “New Brunswick is going to be an interesting province to watch in the upcoming campaign,” said Stephen Moore, Vice President at MQO Research. “The Conservatives are strongest in Saint John and the Liberals lead everywhere else.” Leader Preference Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer and Prime Minster Justin Trudeau are tied for the top choice for Prime Minister. Among decided respondents: Support for Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer was relatively unchanged at 35%. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was also the top choice of 35% of voters, edging up 3 percentage points. Support for Green Leader Elizabeth May was relatively unchanged at 19% Support for NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh held steady at 6%. Support for People’s Party Leader Maxime Bernier was also relatively unchanged at 5%. The Atlantic Matters poll was conducted by telephone from August 6th to August 14th, 2019 and included 400 randomly selected eligible voters from across the province. The margin of error for the total sample is ± 4.9 percentage points 19 times out of 20. About MQO Research MQO Research is one of Atlantic Canada’s leading market research firms, providing research insights to clients throughout the region and beyond. Our team includes experts in quantitative and qualitative methodologies and program evaluation. As a member of the Canadian Research Insights Council (CRIC), MQO subscribes to the highest standards of information gathering and research ethics in the industry. For more information on Atlantic Matters or MQO Research, contact: Stephen Moore – Vice-President smoore@mqoresearch.com / Cell: 902-210-5379 Click here for the French version of this release Click here for the full report	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1496
__label__wiki	0.808384	0.808384	Bryson Brewer All-Star spots awarded to five Raiders By Brian Lester on November 27, 2017 Bryson Brewer, Cade Taylor, Darrell Hixon, Florida High School Football, Navarre Raiders, Omari Green, Sage Chambers, Subway All-Star Game Sports Five players from Navarre have earned spots on the East squad for the 2017 Subway All-Star Football Game. The game between the East and the West will be played Dec. 15 at Blue Wahoos Stadium in Pensacola. Kickoff is 7 p.m. Quarterback Sage Chambers, offensive lineman Darrell Hixon, running back Omari Green, wide receiver/strong safety […] Navarre aims to bounce back this week By Brian Lester on October 12, 2017 Bryson Brewer, Cade Taylor, Dante Wright, Escambia Gators, Florida High School Football, Josh Carter, Milton Panthers, Navarre Raiders, Omari Green, Sage Chambers Sports Navarre is ready to move forward. After a 27-point lead slipped away in a 35-27 loss to Escambia Friday night, the Raiders will look to get back on track Friday night when it takes on Milton in a District 2-6A game at 7:30 p.m. The Raiders are 5-1 overall, 1-0 in the district and ranked […] Raiders put road win streak on the line against Eagles By Brian Lester on September 19, 2017 Bryson Brewer, Cade Taylor, Dante Wright, Florida High School Football, Gabriel Davis, James Segrest, Jay Walls, Jordan Jefferson, Josh Carter, Navarre Raiders, Omari Green, Sage Chambers Sports Navarre’s football team will put its impressive road win streak on the line Friday night when it takes on Pine Forest at 7 p.m. in Pensacola. The Raiders have won their last 13 road games and 24 of their last 25 games overall in the regular season. They are 3-0 after topping Choctaw 41-24 last […] Big plays on defense propel Raiders to comeback win over Indians By Brian Lester on September 16, 2017 Alex Gilchrist, Bryson Brewer, Dante Wright, defense, Florida High School Football, Jay Walls, Josh Carter, Momentum, Navarre Raiders, Omari Green, Sage Chambers Sports Two big plays in the second half turned the tide in Navarre’s favor in a showdown with Choctaw Friday night. The first swung the momentum. The second drove a dagger through the Indians’ victory hopes. Nolan Garrett and Alex Gilchrist each blocked a punt and Josh Carter scored off both to help the Raiders roll to a […] Raiders set to hit the road for game against Wildcats By Brian Lester on August 30, 2017 Bryson Brewer, Cade Taylor, Chris Williams, Dante Wright, Florida High School Football, Navarre Raiders, Omari Green, Washington Wildcats Football, Sports Navarre’s football team hits the road for the first time this season when it travels to Washington Friday night for a 7 p.m. game. The Raiders enter the showdown riding the high of a 56-35 win over Pensacola Catholic in their season opener. Navarre is ranked eighth in the state in 6A and its win […] Sage Chambers overcomes injuries to set stage for big senior year By Brian Lester on July 6, 2017 Brandon Marquis, Bryson Brewer, Dante Wright, Football, Football injury, football player, Garon Finley, Navarre, Navarre High School, Phil Frazetta, quarterback, Russell Burchfield, Sage Chambers, Sam Register, Student-athlete, Varsity football Sports Sage Chambers didn’t get an opportunity to play a full season of football a year ago. He broke his clavicle in week three and then returned in week 10 before getting injured again in the opening round of a postseason run that ended with Navarre making it to the 6A state semifinals. It wasn’t an […] Brewer has sights set on breakout season By Brian Lester on June 27, 2017 Bryson Brewer, Florida High School Football, Navarre Raiders, Wide Receivers Football, Sports Bryson Brewer posted a highlight on Twitter from a spring practice in which he sprinted down the field, stayed a couple of steps ahead of the defender along the way and caught a touchdown pass as he crossed into the end zone. The moment offered a glimpse of Brewer’s potential as a go-to threat in […] Receivers catching on for Navarre Raiders By Brian Lester on July 26, 2016 Benito Jordan Williams Jr., Bryson Brewer, Dante Wright, Florida High School Football, Jay Walls, Wide Receivers Football, Sports Benito Jordan Williams Jr., didn’t play football during his first three years of high school, focusing instead on basketball at Navarre. After a lot of encouragement, the rising senior decided to give it a shot. “Ever since my sophomore year people have been telling me to come out,” Williams said. “They told me I had […]	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1497
__label__cc	0.559852	0.440148	NBA Playoffs: Spurs miracle staved off elimination once. Got another? The San Antonio Spurs are here. Still playing. Manu Ginobili hit a wild shot. Gary Neal hit the thrilling game saver to force overtime. Tony Parker morphed into Tony Parker circa 2005 in the overtime. San Antonio staved off elimination Wednesday in dramatic fashion. But it did not change the underlying issues in this series. The things that put the Grizzlies up 3-1 in this series are still there heading into Game 6 in Memphis Friday night (Memphis is now up 3-2). So long as the Grizzlies stay true to who they are — as they have through the first five games — it may take another San Antonio miracle to force a Game 7. And it’s hard to survive on miracles. Memphis still has Zach Randolph and the Spurs still have no good answer for that. Mark Gasol and Mike Conley continue to be rock solid, consistent every game. Memphis continues to defend the corner three well (the Spurs are shooting 2.4 fewer of their bread-and-butter shots per game and are hitting 39 percent, down fro 42 percent in the regular season). The Spurs are shooting just 31 percent from three overall in the series. Memphis continues to own the paint. And the boards. And now Memphis goes home. With the chance to close out the franchise’s first ever playoff series win in front of their home crown in a legendary upset. They are going to bring it hard. At this point in a series there are no more surprise coaching adjustments, it’s simply execution. The Spurs are going to need the Manu Ginobili from Game 5 — 33 points on 18 shots — and the Parker from overtime of that game to pull off the win. The Spurs will need Tim Duncan to jump in the hot tub time machine for a night because this older one struggles against the Grizzlies twin big men. San Antonio cannot count on end of game heroics. Not this time. San Antonio needs to find the Spurs from December, the ones whose offensive execution ripped everyone apart. Otherwise this will be the last stand for the West’s top seed this season. Tags: Gary Neal, Grizzlies Spurs, Manu Ginobili, Memphis Grizzlies, Memphis San Antonio, San Antonio Memphis, San Antonio Spurs, Spurs Grizzlies, Spurs Grizzlies Game 6, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Zach Randolph	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1498
__label__cc	0.511629	0.488371	Category Archives: HQ Staff & Faculty About, Commandant, Fort Bliss NCO Academy, Home, HQ Staff & Faculty, Sergeants Major Course, USASMA Academy embraces holiday spirit with 12 Days of USASMA December 16, 2013 David Crozier The students and families of Sergeants Major Course Class 64 joined forces with the Staff, Faculty and families of the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy to celebrate the holiday season Ultima-style with the 12 Days of USASMA. The Fort Bliss Bell Choir entertains the USASMA family during opening ceremonies of the 12 Days of USASMA. The bell choir has been a staple of the Academy’s holidays events for several years and are always well received. The annual event began on Dec. 4 with the International Holiday Celebration and tree lighting ceremony which attendees were treated to a musical compilation from the Fort Bliss Hand Bell Choir, and songs of the season from the USASMA Carolers and Word of Life Combined Choir. Attendees also learned a bit of Christmas culture from abroad with presentations of how Christmas is celebrated in Australia, Brazil and New Zealand. Following the opening ceremony Command Sgt. Maj. Rory Malloy, USASMA commandant, brought everyone outside for the lighting of the Academy’s Christmas Tree. Surrounded by children, Malloy commenced the countdown and within seconds The 12 Days of USASMA were officially in full gear to include the introduction of Santa with candy canes for the children. “One of the biggest reasons why we do the 12 Days of USASMA is because one of the most important assets the Army has, and which leads to a lot of our success, is the families,” Malloy said. So when you look at the holiday season, especially around the Christmas events, we leverage the opportunity to do different things for the families. You have the 12 days of Christmas so we just changed it upon a little bit to the 12 days of USASMA and have events so that we could open up a broad window on the calendar for families to come out and participate in various scheduled events as their schedules allowed.” The Sergeants Major Course Class 64 Carolers entertains the crowd with some Christmas favorites during opening ceremonies of the 12 Days of USASMA. Each night from Dec. 4 through Dec. 13, weekend not included, the Academy planned different activities for the families that included pictures with Santa; movie nights with pajama contests, popcorn, hot cocoa; the reading of the “Night before Christmas;” a Magic show; Holiday Treat night featuring foods from around the world; and the Bus tour of Holiday Lights which culminated with a stop at Fred Loya’s holiday of lights spectacular in East El Paso. “One of our strongest supporters year after year has been Fred Loya and the Christmas light show that he puts on. It really sends a strong message and sets the example for what it means to give,” Malloy said. “He starts setting up his lights in August and it is an absolutely first-class professional event. Then on a Wednesday and Thursday night each year he opens up his home for special sessions for the Sergeants Major Academy and their families. This year we took about eight bus loads of families over to see his light show. Absolutely a first class event and is really one of the highlights of what we do during the 12 days of USASMA. “ The event was the culmination of planning from the entire Academy, Malloy said, and is just another example of Team Ultima and how it does business. USASMA families get a close up look at the festival of lights on the property of Fred Loya during the Bus Tour of Holiday Lights portion of the 12 Days of USASMA. Each year Fred Loya puts on two special shows exclusively for USASMA and its family members. “Between the entire Academy, each one of them took a portion of the 12 Days of USASMA and worked it. The students of Class 64 did a phenomenal job with the opening ceremonies and all of the events associated with that all the way up to the closing events with the international students lead by the international military student office. The Staff and Faculty directorate as well as the Sergeants Major Course and the Fort Bliss NCO Academy did an amazing job on the 12 Days of USASMA. It was a huge success.” Courses, Director of Training, Home, HQ Staff & Faculty, Sergeants Major Course, USASMA Military’s top NCO visits USASMA July 18, 2013 David Crozier Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, the senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses the Sergeants Major Course Class 63 students May 29 at the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy. His address to the students outlined how he helps the chairman implement his vision and priorities as well as the importance of transition assistance for departing service members. By David Crozier, Command Communications The military’s top enlisted leader spent the morning May 29 talking NCO and transition issues with the students of Sergeants Major Course Class 63 at the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, the senior enlisted advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, started his presentation to the class by introducing Dr. Susan S. Kelly, Ph.D. the principal director, Transition to Veterans Program Office, whom he said had very important news for the students to hear about transition assistance. “It is very important for us to get our transition programs right. Part of our job as NCOs is to prepare our [troops] to transition and ensure they reenter society as a productive member,” he said. “Doctor Kelly has been a lead in overhauling our Army Career and Alumni Programs.” The Department of Defense has developed a curricula for transitioning service members and encompasses responsibilities that include leadership ensuring certain career readiness standards are met, Kelly said. The curricula are also standardized ensuring every service member receives the same transition assistance training. “This is an entirely new curriculum for transitioning service members that they must complete,” she said. “They just don’t sit through classes either. There is a concrete deliverable that each service member will have to show at the end of the [training] and it is the commander’s responsibility to verify that every service member meets new career readiness standards.” Dr. Kelly said the standards are basic, but critical to ensuring the military is doing its best to prepare transitioning service members. Some of the requirements include, having a job application or job offer letter; filling out a college application or having an acceptance letter; attending a VA benefits briefing; completing self assessment tools; understanding financial requirements and so forth. Once all of the standards have been met, or a referral for assistance has been made, the leader can sign the new form, DD form 2958, verifying the service member is prepared to transition out. “Senior NCOs are going to play a pivotal role in this,” she said. “The service members are going to need leadership, guidance and a nudge to get the ball rolling and that nudge is going to come from you.” Following Dr. Kelly’s presentation, Battaglia addressed the class about his role as the SEAC and how he helps the Chairman implement his four priorities – Achieve our national objectives in current conflicts, Develop Joint Force 2020, Keeping faith with our military family and Renewing our commitment to the Profession of Arms – all with an overarching theme of “Total Commitment to the Total Force.” Battaglia explained that total force means from the young military child and spouse, to the service member and the service member who is now retired and is 80 years old and has been a lifelong member of the American Legion. “That is the total force,” he said. Speaking to the priorities, Battaglia said that with sequestration “[The military is] going to have challenges of [its] own with downsizing and we are going to have to roll up our sleeves and get things done to ensure that we remain ready, relevant, trained, educated, and we can face any American threat or a tasker that our president may direct.” He added, “It is not the first time we have been here. We got through it before; we will get through it again. While we make our way through, we are not going to let readiness drop where we are irrelevant or ineffective. That dog is not going to hunt and the NCO corps, the backbone of our military, plays a vital role in that.” He also said that the service must bridge back to basics by leveraging the technology of today while ensuring we make today’s generation part of the solution and not the problem. He closed his presentation to the class asking them to renew their commitment to the profession of arms. He said while each service has their creed – Soldier’s Creed, Sailor’s Creed, Airman’s, My Rifle – the Creed of a United States Marine, etc. – there is one thing everyone has that is the same – the Oath of Enlistment. “Everyone should know the oath just like your service creed,” he said. “It is the common denominator between all of us and has been around since the late 1700s. It is a very, very powerful paragraph and I use it to renew my commitment to the profession of arms.” For more information about the new transition assistance program visit http://www.turbotap.org/portal/transition/resources/Stakeholder_General_Public.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1499
__label__cc	0.699568	0.300432	Students Recognized for Service, Leadership August 18, 2015 \| Lauren Kirkpatrick 2015 Mathews Medalists Austin Bath, Laura Sandtner, Molly Basdeo, and Alex Parker. NC State’s Alumni Association pays special attention to students who emerge as campus leaders, knowing the special traits these undergraduates hone here will serve them – and the wider world – once they graduate. Each year, the Alumni Association recognizes a few of the university’s seniors who are role models for leadership and service with the Mathews Medal. Two of the four 2015 recipients are Humanities and Social Sciences students: Austin Bath and Alex Parker. Park Scholar and pre-med student Austin Bath (biology major, Spanish minor) felt a special calling to serve Raleigh’s Hispanic community. In 2013, he began working with the Open Door Medical Clinic, welcoming incoming patients and translating for them so that they could receive much needed medical care. Bath, who was named as NC State’s 2013 Leader of the Pack, was also active with VOLAR, or Voluntarios Ahora en Raleigh (Volunteers Now in Raleigh), a campus organization that enables students to practice their Spanish language skills while they volunteer. On campus, Bath served as student coordinator for the campus’s annual Stop Hunger Now event, managing the multi-phase project from recruiting volunteers to organizing meal packaging and distribution. He also served as chaplain and philanthropy chair for Kappa Alpha Order. Caldwell Fellow Alex Parker (International Studies) served his fellows students as a senator, student senate president and then student body president during 2013-14. During his senior year, Parker became president of the UNC Association of Student Governments, the organization charged with representing all 220,000 students in the UNC system. He met with UNC system administrators and worked with members of the Board of Governors to advocate for student interests. He also co-chaired the Senior Class Council and Senior Class Gift Committee that established a new Student Philanthropy Council. The Mathews Medal program is administered by the Alumni Association Student Ambassadors Program and is named after Walter J. Mathews, a dedicated, devoted and involved student and alumnus who embodied the ideals of the award. Congratulations to all the medalists. FLL Community, FLL Feature Main Page, High Impact Practices, International Studies, leadership, students	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1511
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__label__wiki	0.869601	0.869601	Archive for the tag “Bendtner” Premier League 2013/2014: My review! There many out there, but this is mine. How I have seen this season and my thoughts on the madness called Barclay’s Premier League with all its magic and thunder! I will do every team with max 5 sentences which entails the thoughts I have about it and after how it ended first to last. Number one: Manchester City With Pellegrini in charge, the one manager who hasn’t won a title in Europe wasn’t supposed to surpass the former manager Mancini. The team won the League Cup over Sunderland in 2nd of March. They were having fewer matches and never really on the top, Pellegrini also had a tough spell on the away matches in the start of the season. Nevertheless, with a world-class squad which got better with the players as Negredo, Fernandinho, Jovetic and Demichelis. With a 102 scored goals, controlled play where they achieved victory even with a mismatch’s in the start of the season, then also the important loss at 13. April 2014 this ended 3-2 to Liverpool. Number two: Liverpool Brendan Rodgers team which seemed weak compared to other title runner in the Premiership. Getting Sterling, Sturridge and Suarez playing world-class attacking football and at the same time having Henderson to be engine together with the general Gerrard in the midfield of the team. The weakness of the defense with the players who wasn’t up to par with the rest of the Premiership: Kolo Toure, Skretel and Cissokho they got a second place, but also let in 50 goals and scored the magnificent 101! On the 8th February 20 minutes of top class destruction of Arsenal 4-0 and the match ended 5-1, also with the highest class of attacking football of the league this campaign. Number three: Chelsea Jose Mourinho in charge of the greatness and succession, Jose became the happy one this time around. A team who is so great that they has no need for the player of the year for two seasons Juan Mata and got Hazard/Willian/Shurrle to play awesome. Mourinho called Wenger a manager of failure, karma hit him and he got not a cup title, league nor further then semi-final in the Champions League. Wonder if Eto’o, Ba and Torres is sure not happy about the happy one, not even Lukaku will return to Stamford Bridge, sure some of the other will leave as well in the next transfer window. I am sure Chelsea will go after Diego Costa and others to secure a title next year. Number four: Arsenal Wenger has gotten the team to Champions League yet again. Today they secured the FA Cup with a 3-2 victory over Hull City. The thing missing was a new striker to be a favored guy besides Giroud – Bendtner is the cloth for the Premiership. ὂzil came from Spanish football and his vision made a difference together with fast moving mid-field and the rise of Ramsey made matches like 19th October 2013 Arsenal – Norwich showed class an won 4-1. Looking like contenders before the injuries of Walcott and Ramsey hurt the campaign. Congrats Wenger! Number five: Everton Roberto Martinez took over the team after a David Moyes who run the club for 10 years. The team loaned Garth Barry (Manchester City) and Roman Lukaku (Chelsea) they both played important roles for the successful campaign, also Stones and Barkley made great progress an did well considering it all. Everton played better then under Moyes and he made his promise making Everton end over Manchester United, though the well-structured defense with Baines, Jagielka and Distin is maybe the best in the league. Martinez did a fantastic job, enough said!!! The losses in the end of season were the reason why the team didn’t beat Arsenal for the last spot to Champions League. Number sixth: Tottenham Andre Villas-Boas (AVB) started as manager after the sale of Gareth Bale to Real Madrid during the summer bought a new squad for 100 million £. The team played so insane at times, the defense was so unorganized that it could have been a team who deserved to be in the drop zone. The chairman cut the cord and hired Tim Sherwood, the lead to Adebayor to settle again in grace and leaving the new guy Soldado to the bricks. The match losses to Liverpool (0-6, 0-5), Manchester City (1-5, 0-6) and Chelsea (0-4), the surprise in this campaign was win over Manchester United at Old Traffod 2-1. Daniel Levy is now shopping his tenth manager for the mighty Spurs, the question is who is next to be axed by Levy? Number seven: Manchester United Old Trafford wasn’t the same, the team wasn’t the same, the transfer windows wasn’t the same, nothing was the same Alex Ferguson retired, but David Moyes was the chosen one! Fellaini and Mata was the signings, one magnificent the other one tragic! Old Trafford became a place not to fear anymore; even Swansea beat them there in the FA Cup! Manchester United played with possession for no reason no tiki-taka Barcelona, but the play from 16th meter yard back to the goalie is a total waste of time and talent! The sacking of Moyes had to come, the one who takes over has to buy a new defense and get them to play attacking football again! Number eight: Southampton Pochettino the Argentinian who took the team to new heights with using youth players regularly like Shaw, Clyne, Ward-Prowse, Cork, Chambers and Gallagher! The rise of Lallana and Rodriguez is also astonishing, so well playing is the team that players is now in the zone being sold for a tiny fortune. Pochettino is also on the way to Spurs if he doesn’t get assurance of the mission of a building an amazing squad. Southampton has had an amazing season and can be proud! Number nine: Stoke Mark Hughes has taken over after Tony Pulis, because the club wanted to play in more attractive way then long-passes to Kenwyne Jones which got exchange for Odiemwingie and also Assidi (On loan from Liverpool). Adam a former Liverpool player either tackled the opponents, If not he played diligently and proved his place in the team. Stoke did not score a lot of goals, but they did get points and play more possession based as wished by both the fans and board. Stoke made a top ten position something Tony Pulis never achieved, big props to Hughes and his ways with nearly the same players change it and made a great difference. Number ten: Newcastle The team under Pardew before Christmas was a team looking like a stellar top six. After Christmas without Cabaye they lost nearly everything except the Cardiff match on 3rd of May where they won 3-0 and even when Pardew Glasgow-kissed Hull City player Meyler they won 4-1 at KC Stadium and got a 7 games ban. The also fallout of Ben Arfa who would have been the best player since the sale of Cabaye, but didn’t play squat in the end of the season! NeuCastle didn’t become the stellar candidate and gotten all the way Europe, they got the top ten, but not in a way that made the fans see with pride. So even if they get some new singings and end the loans of Loic Remy (QPR) and Luuk De Jong (Boruissa Møchengladback), need a new striker and a creative midfielder. The defense needs also new energy since Taylor and Coluccini is rumored to be out and has also been out of form. Number eleven: Crystal Palace Getting up from Championship and started badly in the premiership with Ian Holloway in charge. They lost 7 matches and won 1 in mid-October was at 19th place. The board didn’t see any structure in the play and hired Tony Pulis, he cleared the squad which was added with 16 new players before the campaign. Pulis in his window got Ledley (Celtic), Dann (Blackburn) and loaned Tom Ince (Blackpool), they all played to part except for Ince. The Palace team got to be a well-structured defense and a team who not only won matches, but surprised Chelsea (1-0) and Liverpool (3-3) which made a difference for the title race, congrats Pulis! Number twelve: Swansea A team which played in Euro-League with a limited squad wasn’t up to part in the league at the same time. Michu injured much of the time, but the signing of Wilfried Bony was a great striker who had class both with speed and cold finisher in the box. Michael Laudrup got fired for having too lenient with the squad and except for beating Manchester United at Old Trafford in the League Cup, he didn’t play up to level of last year. Therefore Swansea hired the player Gary Monk to be the intermit manager for the rest of the season and salvage it. The swans picked up the pace and played more than just possession based tiki-taka play, but also win matches. Number thirteen: West Ham Sam Allardyce has secured the London team without any issues kept them out the relegation zone. The team didn’t play a fantastic way, Rat was a mistake, Ravel Morrison never got into the team and headed back to QPR. The need for Andy Carroll, Kevin Nolan, Mark Nobel and Downing was showed this year! Hammers didn’t have a real hammer time, but made it well enough and beat Tottenham 3 times this year! The fans are just worried for the slow pace and play of the team when they need more speed and technic to fill the new Olympic stadium in a few year. Number fourth-teen: Sunderland A team that was seen as a dead fish in the water with Di Canio in charge and all the new singnings who didn’t show up at any level in the start of the campaign. It got so bad that they hired Gus Poyet to achieve a miracle ending and he did deliver, he got the team to League Cup final where they lost and saved the team from relegation. They had amazing results over 2-1 over Chelsea in April, victory at Old Trafford 1-0 over Manchester United and 2-0 over WBA. Victories that saved the team and the Black Cats, also the run of Wickham in the end of the season was figure that scored the important goals. Poyet made a miracle happen! Number fifth-teen: Aston Villa Ricky Lambert former Norwich manager was supposed to make a difference in the team with the new low budgets. Last year the team got saved by Benteke, this year Delp and whatshisname. Back home they played like it was dangerous and havoc place where they would be lost sheep. Whatshisname is Agboniahor and Westwood made sometimes the games interesting, rest of the time played very badly and a reason why they lost 20 matches. If Lambert keeps the job, he has to create magic next year! Number sixth-teen: Hull City The team that got promoted last year with Steve Bruce was doomed from the get go. Defense and attacking was made in a way to fit his opponents, either 5 in defense or 3 depending on how it would affect his play. Also the play with two strikers Sagbo and Boyd, the midfielders of Livermore (on-loan from Tottenham) and buying of Huddlestone (Tottenham) made the difference, in the January transfer-window getting Jelavic (Everton) and Long (WBA). Even with the late defeat in the FA Cup against Arsenal, Steve Bruce has achieved something great with this campaign! Salute to Brucey! Number seventh-teen: West Bromwich Albion The Birmingham club has delivered reasonable results during recent years, this year it fall a bit apart with the losing strikers like Odiemwingie, Lukuku and Long. Steven Clark got new players but none of them could match the former strikers this was Berahino and Anichebe couldn’t deliver the same kind of force. So Clark had to go and they hired Pepe Mel! The Spaniard didn’t change much and they just made enough ruckus and points to secure the positions and some strange pre-match interviews… Under Clark they one on Old Trafford though 2-1. Number eight-teen: Norwich The big buying hoopla with getting Ricky Van Wolfesvinkel and Gary Hooper, Hooper got injured and didn’t fit for the season; Van Wolfesvinkel was the greatest flop of this season. The amazing and great Chris Hughton got fired right before the end of the season when there was no return, and the team didn’t change anything. They had a terrifying end of it all with high end stakes matches and also losing with those close on the table. Neil Adams didn’t make a difference. Alexander Tettey had the goal of the year for this team, but it didn’t save them from the awful relegation and championship to come! Number nine-teen: Fulham This year Mohamed Al Fayed got sold to Shahid Khan, first manager of the year was Martin Jol who didn’t make a cut this start of the season, second manager Rene Meulensteen got 75 days, then then the unlucky funny looking German manager Felix Magath got hired to save the team from relegation. Lewis Holtby (on loan from Tottenham), the defender Johnny Heitinga(who wasn’t a worth the free transfer), Kvist, Dempsey(on loan from Seattle Sounders) and the striker Kostantinos Mitroglou (Olympiacos Piraeus) who didn’t even play and he was supposed to be the one take the spot after Berbatov(went to Monaco). Losing 6-0 at KC Stadium with Hull City in 28th December 2013, then also losing 5-0 against Manchester City at Ethiad Stadium in 22th March 2014 and was March the only points winning over Newcastle 1-0. So there was no question if they we’re going down, there was never plan in the play and without Hangeland in the middle of defense and also weakness in the midfield play were horrible even with some greatness of Sidwell and Dejagah. So bye bye and good luck in the championship! Number twenty: Cardiff City The welsh team that went up from the championship with Matt Malkay who tried to defensive and secure the tenure in the premiership they we’re on safe ground the owner Tan couldn’t handle his ways! So he fired Malkay who got Caulker, Bellemy, Mutch, Noone and sure got Marshall there! Ole Gunnar Solskjær got hired and didn’t make a change. First playing aggressive and possession based while just being over the relegation zone. The players bought in January weren’t making much except for Dæhli the talent who nobody expected. The loaned players like Zaha and so on didn’t make a change and Kenwyn Jones(Stoke) didn’t do anything, so Cardiff deserved to go down, good luck in the championship in the red color whose supposed blue! 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__label__wiki	0.901225	0.901225	Peter Harrold Blues ink Brodziak, Harrold to one-year contracts By Dhiren MahibanJul 2, 2015, 9:45 PM EDT After trading for Troy Brouwer earlier in the day, St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong added some depth via free agency Thursday evening. The Blues signed free agent forward Kyle Brodziak and defenseman Peter Harrold to one-year deals. Brodziak joins the Blues after spending the past six seasons with the Minnesota Wild. The 31-year-old scored 72 goals and 97 assists during his time with the Wild. He leaves Minnesota seventh all-time in games played (446) and eighth in points (169). Kyle Brodziak will earn $900,000 this season #stlblues — Andy Strickland (@andystrickland) July 3, 2015 He is expected to be the Blues’ fourth line center next season. Harrold joins the Blues after parts of four seasons with the New Jersey Devils. The 32-year-old was informed by Devils’ GM Ray Shero last weekend that he would not be re-signed. In 43 games with New Jersey during the 2014-15 season, Harrold recorded three goals and two assists while averaging 15:15 a night in ice time. His deal is a two-way contract. Related: Oshie on trade from St. Louis: ‘Changes had to be made’ Follow @dcmahiban Tags: Doug Armstrong, Kyle Brodziak, Minnesota Wild, New Jersey Devils, Peter Harrold, St. Louis Blues, Troy Brouwer, Washington Capitals Report: Devils to part ways with Bernier, Fraser and Harrold By Dhiren MahibanJun 28, 2015, 3:50 PM EDT Scott Gomez isn’t the only member of the 2014-15 New Jersey Devils who will not return next season. Devils GM Ray Shero has informed the agents of Steve Bernier, Mark Fraser and Peter Harrold that they should explore the market come July 1. “We’re not going forward right now with any of them,” said Shero per Tom Gulitti of The Record. “I’ve notified their agents that they’re going to July 1. I talked to Scott Gomez’s agent and we’re not going to go be going in that direction. Bernier, we’re going to July 1 and just see what’s out there. Fraser the same thing and Harrold likely the same thing.” Bernier had 16 goals and 32 points in 67 games with the Devils during the 2014-15 season. Harrold scored three goals and two assists to go along with a minus-10 rating in 43 games while Fraser appeared in 34 games for the Devils last season registering four assists. “I think it’s really good for us to look and for them to look to see what’s out there,” Shero said. “That’s more coming from my end than theirs. … You never close any doors, but to me with Steve Bernier, he had a really good year last year, maybe there’s better for him out there with another team.” Related: UFA of the Day: Antoine Vermette Tags: Antoine Vermette, Chicago Blackhawks, Mark Fraser, New Jersey Devils, Peter Harrold, Ray Shero, Scott Gomez, Steve Bernier End of an era in New Jersey as Shero replaces Lamoriello as GM By Mike HalfordMay 4, 2015, 4:09 PM EDT The NHL’s longest-serving GM is done. Lou Lamoriello, who’s been in charge in New Jersey since 1987, has relinquished his title as general manager to former Pittsburgh Penguins GM Ray Shero. “This is my decision with 100 percent support of ownership,” Lamoriello said on a conference call, adding that he would retain his role as president of hockey operations. “Ray is well-respected throughout the hockey industry and knows what it takes to win. “His 22 seasons of NHL front-office experience will be beneficial to the New Jersey Devils organization. I look forward to working alongside Ray.” Lamoriello, 72, steps away from his GM role after winning three Stanley Cups and leading the Devils to the playoffs all but three times between 1988 and 2012. The club has failed to make the postseason in each of the last three seasons, however, and Lamoriello has faced increasing criticism following several failed free agent acquisitions. “Teams and personnel dictate changes,” Lamoriello said. “Ray might do things just a little different than I do.” Shero, 52, has been out of work since being fired by Pittsburgh last summer. During his time with the Penguins, Shero captured one Stanley Cup (in 2009) in eight years on the job. He will immediately be tasked with hiring the club’s next head coach, as the Devils finished last season with Adam Oates and Scott Stevens behind the bench. Since Lou Lamoriello became GM in Sep 1987, #NJDevils have the 2nd best record in the NHL in that span (.578 win%) — Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) May 4, 2015 With this hire, Shero falls out of contention with the vacant Boston Bruins GM gig, which he was rumored to be shortlisted for. “It’s a great situation for me,” Shero said during Wednesday’s call. “I’m really looking forward to it.” Shero has plenty of work ahead of him. Aside from the coaching search, he holds the sixth overall pick at this June’s draft, as well as No. 36 and 41 (the latter acquired in the Jaromir Jagr trade with Florida.) Shero will also need to work on new contracts for RFAs Stefan Matteau, Adam Larsson and Eric Gelinas, and decide what he wants to do with veteran UFAs (Michael Ryder, Martin Havlat, Steve Bernier, Jordin Tootoo, Scott Gomez, Bryce Salvador, Peter Harrold and Mark Fraser.) Give the names on that list and the regime change from Lamoriello to Shero, the Devils could be a very different-looking team in 2015-16. Note: Lamoriello went out of his way to thank Penguins CEO David Morehouse and the entire organization for their cooperation in the Shero hiring process, but noted there would be no compensation going to Pittsburgh. This offseasons is the first of the NHL’s re-instituted policy to award teams compensatory draft picks should their executives or coaches be hired by other teams. Getting Shero $$ off books a bigger win for #pens than a compensation pick. — Rob Rossi (@RobRossi_Trib) May 4, 2015 Tags: Adam Larsson, Bryce Salvador, Eric Gelinas, Florida Panthers, Jaromir Jagr, Jordin Tootoo, Mark Fraser, Martin Havlat, Michael Ryder, New Jersey Devils, Peter Harrold, Scott Gomez, Stefan Matteau, Steve Bernier Video: Despres’ OT winner lifts the Pens over the Devils By Dhiren MahibanJan 30, 2015, 11:00 PM EST Simon Despres scored the overtime winner as the Pittsburgh Penguins edged the New Jersey Devils 2-1 Friday night. Kris Letang, who had an assist on the goal, has assisted on the Penguins’ last seven goals. Since 1989, @Letang_58’s 16 PTS are 3rd-most by a PIT d-man in Jan. after Paul Coffey posted 7-15—22 in Jan. 1989 and 5-12—17 in Jan. 1990. Pittsburgh was 3:11 away from being shutout for a second straight game. With Peter Harrold serving a high sticking penalty, Chris Kunitz beat Cory Schneider for his 15th of the season tying the game 1-1. Steve Bernier had the lone goal for the Devils. It was his fourth goal in five games. The win moves the Penguins to within one point of the Metropolitan Division-leading New York Islanders. Schneider made a season-high 41 saves in the loss. It was his league-leading 43rd start of the season. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 13 shots to improve to 23-10-5 on the season. Tags: Chris Kunitz, Cory Schneider, Kris Letang, Marc-Andre Fleury, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, Peter Harrold, Pittsburgh Penguins, Simon Despres, Steve Bernier Numerous jobs up for grabs in Devils camp By Joe YerdonJul 15, 2014, 9:00 AM EDT There may be more than a few jobs up for grabs during training camp with the New Jersey Devils and the team’s slew of prospects know they’ll have a shot to cash in. One area that will see a lot of competition is defense. The Devils lost Anton Volchenkov to a buyout and Mark Fayne to Edmonton in free agency. That means guys like Eric Gelinas, Adam Larsson, and Jon Merrill will likely graduate to the big leagues full-time. As Devils coach Peter DeBoer told Mike Morreale of NHL.com, they need guys to show they’re ready to make the jump. “I think the organization sets the table with opportunity, and over my time as coach the one thing I’ve seen is opportunity for players to come in and play,” said DeBoer. “Some of the young players grabbed it and ran with it, like Jon Merrill and Adam Henrique (in 2010-11), and some haven’t yet. We need a few of these guys to do that this year.” With a couple of guys gone on the blue line and possible openings at forward, the Devils want guys to be pushing to get in the lineup and force DeBoer to make tough decisions. Andy Greene, Bryce Salvador, Marek Zidlicky, and Peter Harrold make up the veteran portion of the defense for the Devils so youth will need to be king. After how Merrill and Gelinas played for portions of last season, things are looking up. Follow @JoeYerdonPHT Tags: Adam Henrique, Adam Larsson, Andy Greene, Anton Volchenkov, Bryce Salvador, Edmonton Oilers, Eric Gelinas, Jon Merrill, Marek Zidlicky, Mark Fayne, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, Peter DeBoer, Peter Harrold Blues ink Brodziak, Harrold to one-year contracts July 2, 2015 9:45 pm EDT Report: Devils to part ways with Bernier, Fraser and Harrold June 28, 2015 3:50 pm EDT End of an era in New Jersey as Shero replaces Lamoriello as GM May 4, 2015 4:09 pm EDT Video: Despres’ OT winner lifts the Pens over the Devils January 30, 2015 11:00 pm EST Numerous jobs up for grabs in Devils camp July 15, 2014 9:00 am EDT Devils rookie d-man Gelinas to play ‘rover,’ isn’t really sure what’s going on March 25, 2014 2:19 pm EDT New Jersey gets shut out for second straight game November 3, 2013 10:40 pm EST More Devils injury woes: Volchenkov out with lower-body injury November 3, 2013 8:01 pm EST Devils moves: Schneider off IR, Harrold on it; Merrill called up November 3, 2013 12:13 pm EST Elias (illness) returns to Devils after two-game absence October 24, 2013 3:52 pm EDT Devils’ 2011 first-rounder Larsson knows pressure is on this year September 14, 2013 4:07 pm EDT Devils re-sign Harrold; Two years, $1.6 million July 1, 2013 8:36 pm EDT NHL not worried about Devils’ future in Newark June 19, 2013 12:36 pm EDT Devils GM’s goal: sign major free agents before July 5 May 29, 2013 7:30 pm EDT Video: Suspendable hit? Flyers’ Brayden Schenn penalized against Devils March 15, 2013 11:19 pm EDT Rolston introduced as new Sabres coach, says ‘players know what needs to be done’ February 21, 2013 3:18 pm EST Ex-referee: Prust “appropriately” called for diving on Antropov hit (w/video) January 30, 2013 5:07 pm EST Devils re-sign vaunted fourth line June 29, 2012 2:47 pm EDT Devils’ off-season questions go beyond Brodeur, Parise June 9, 2012 7:00 pm EDT Devils’ Game 5 lineup same as Game 4 June 9, 2012 10:46 am EDT Tallinder talked DeBoer into letting him play June 8, 2012 10:24 pm EDT Desperate Devils making changes for Game 4 June 6, 2012 11:09 am EDT DeBoer confident Devils can handle Kings forecheck May 30, 2012 12:29 pm EDT Kings-Devils Stanley Cup finals matchup: Defense May 29, 2012 12:22 pm EDT Devils lines at practice look familiar May 29, 2012 11:33 am EDT Kings-Devils finals not hurting for story lines May 26, 2012 1:06 pm EDT Game 6: No lineup changes for Devils, Rangers may flip Eminger for Bickel May 25, 2012 4:20 pm EDT Game 5 lineup news: Dubinsky likely in, Devils make no changes May 23, 2012 12:18 pm EDT DeBoer: Devils going with same lineup as Game 2 May 19, 2012 11:10 am EDT Rangers might roll with a towering third line May 18, 2012 1:18 pm EDT Devils could be loading up top line for Game 2; Larsson sits? May 16, 2012 11:55 am EDT Rangers-Devils Eastern Confernece finals matchup: Defense May 14, 2012 1:22 pm EDT Adam Larsson returns to Devils lineup tonight May 1, 2012 12:16 pm EDT Devils, Flyers react to momentum shifts in Game 1 April 29, 2012 8:03 pm EDT Willie Mitchell’s arm isn’t broken; MRI scheduled Monday November 7, 2010 5:44 pm EST	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1526
__label__cc	0.709748	0.290252	NWT News/North Nunavut News Yellowknifer Hay River Hub Inuvik Drum Kivalliq News Northern Jobs Discover Kam Lake Trouble with website? Northern News Services Notes from the trail: A cycle of violence against the planet Nancy Vail For the life of me, I do not understand why policy makers cannot see the link between various resource sector operations and the people they are supposed to be supporting; and intimate partner violence. This is a bold statement but it is a present day reality we see with increasing frequency as work on the TransMountain pipeline proceeds in Alberta despite protests across the country and as trucking companies in the North providing services to the mines head for bankruptcy. As a consequence, almost 150 local businesses and those some employ will be without expected money they’ve earned at Christmas. And with the same sense of denial that a victim in domestic violence practices when hurt one more time, we too turn away from the environmental and social wounds because of our dependence problems. And like the victims in domestic abuse, we forgive the spill, the bankruptcy or the heavy environmental footprint one more time, believing the partners when they say – things will be different this time, I promise. This awareness came to light from the new cabinet’s statement at the Geoscience forum when the minister of ITI said, “(The) government’s priorities line up with the priorities of the mining, exploration, and geoscience industries. We intend to be allies for miners and explorers looking to responsibly develop our vast mineral resources. We support the idea of investing in geoscience to better understand our land – and the potential that lies beneath its surface. We are committed to building the bridges, roads, and energy infrastructure needed to advance resource development and create economic development.” This is tragic. How soon they forget that the number one issue during the territorial and federal elections was dealing with the growing threat of climate change of which mining practices of the past are one. Mining and exploration may be the cabinet’s priorities, but they are not the priorities of many who are concerned about the environmental impacts on the land, animals and people in the Northwest Territories. We are standing on a precipice and anything the government does now must take into consideration the current fragile nature of our very existence. Scientists give us 11 years before moving into climate change disaster if influencing factors are left unchecked. What are we doing about it? 2709climatestrike418.jpg Ellie Taylor and Makayla Lane of St. Patrick High School at a climate strike in September. “Remember, 1,000 people joined the climate march in Yellowknife,” columnist Nancy Vail writes. “We are aware watching.” NNSL file photo People who work in women’s shelters say that it generally takes seven times before a woman finally stops returning to her abuser and finds the strengthen to stand on her own. How many more times will we return before we too come out of denial and seriously look at alternatives? There is no doubt that we need economic stimulus to survive and that jobs and healthy incomes contribute to our overall health. But all the jobs do not have to come from the mining sector which brings with it a plethora of social and financial ills we see on our streets every day. The territory does indeed have a wealth of natural resources which lend themselves well to tourism, education and agriculture. We in the North live in the most amazing natural terrain anywhere, much of which is still unblemished by the human footprint that continues to devastate countries everywhere. But it is not necessarily what lies under the surface that makes us beautiful; it’s what’s on top. Protecting and showcasing that is what we need to capitalize on. Yes, mining has a role to play as we go forward, but not the role it played, almost unfettered, in the past. It was interesting to note at the tourism department’s public meetings last week, the government spent five million dollars on tourism related activities in 2018 compared to over 4 million on fighting wildfires. The bulk of those wildfires were caused or exacerbated by climate change related activities which is related to resource extraction. That is not denial; it is truth. This does not mean that there is no room for mining here or anywhere. It does mean that the focus cannot be exploitation but rather extraction for the sake of public good. A polished rock on someone’s finger will not save us – but lithium, copper, and cobalt just might. Having said this, it is hoped that the government will take a close look at its economic development strategies going forward realizing that the decisions made today will determine whether or not we survive tomorrow. It is time to put our priorities in their proper place. Remember, 1,000 people joined the climate march in Yellowknife last September. We are aware watching. Postscript: This column was written on Chief Drygeese territory, home of the Yellowknife Dene, with gratitude. Previous articlePrisoner bolted from custody, RCMP say Next articleYellowknifer editorial: New pool now Notes from the trail: our own banana republic Yellowknifer Jan. 22 edition digital download No charges laid following downtown dumpster fire Annual Report on Northern Industry Hay River Hub editorial: Harry and Meghan good for Canada "I don't see why not. They will be a great..." 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__label__wiki	0.643499	0.643499	A summary of the proposals for the Northern Estate The proposals for the Northern Estate will create a temporary House of Commons Chamber and associated facilities, together with workspace for all 650 MPs and their staff in addition to public access and educational provision. It is the essential first step to enable the restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster and will deliver a transformed Parliamentary Estate for future generations. There are seven planning applications and listed building consents which have been submitted to Westminster City Council. We set out each of these together with a brief description on Consultation on the proposals. 1 \| A temporary House of Commons Chamber within a substantially redeveloped Richmond House, alongside essential facilities required around the Chamber for the continued functioning of Parliament, in addition to new workspace, an education centre and visitor facilities. The proposals retain Richmond Terrace, the Whitehall façade and 85 Whitehall and 54 Parliament Street. 2 \| Improvements to the Grade I listed Norman Shaw North Building, with a new lightweight glass atrium created over the courtyard, to utilise this historic space. Along with conservation repairs to this highly significant building there will be internal improvements to meet modern standards. 3 \| Enhanced security and improvements to the external environment, required to ensure the House of Commons can operate in a safe and secure environment while works to the Palace of Westminster take place. The proposed arrangements include railings and bollards that can be removed during ceremonial occasions. 4 \| New internal landscaping, to improve accessible circulation across the estate and the setting of the listed buildings, re-establishing the historic Canon Row as the central spine connecting the buildings together into a ‘campus’ environment along with new trees and planting for environmental benefits. 5 \| Conservation and internal improvements across the Parliament Street buildings, including substantial redevelopment of the rear elevations of the buildings fronting Canon Row to improve internal layouts and accessibility. 6 \| Modernised servicing and access arrangements across the entire Northern Estate, with new basement levels under Richmond House linked to the other buildings across the estate, providing efficient arrangements for deliveries, waste management, recycling, utilities, common kitchens and other shared facilities including a new Energy Centre to transform sustainability and energy efficiency. 7 \| A new building within the existing courtyard of the Grade II* Norman Shaw South, that will become office space for MPs and staff while providing a courtyard space and a link to connect Portcullis House with the wider Northern Estate, with expanded catering facilities to the rear of the building and opening out onto Canon Row. A New Temporary House of Commons Chamber Conserving the Northern Estate Energy and Environmental sustainability Long-term Legacy Better Connected and Accessible Richmond House To download our privacy policy, click here	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1537
__label__wiki	0.874014	0.874014	Why the Emmys Are Better Than the Oscars By Brandon Katz • 09/18/18 11:31am The awards show itself may have been boring, but many of this year’s Emmy wins were genuinely surprising. ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images It’s pointless to call out the tepid humor that dominated the Emmys on Monday night—all awards shows force audiences to endure silly gags and softball comedy. It’s also pointless to decry the Emmys’ bloated three-hour running time—all awards shows overstay their welcome. To say these events are flawed is like saying the Golden State Warriors have a solid chance of winning the NBA Championship. But there is one thing the Emmys offer that their more prestigious and fawned-over older sibling, the Oscars, do not: genuine surprise. Or, at the very least, modest twists. For those who care about the actual winners and losers and less about the pageantry of awards shows, the Emmys can be anxiety-inducing and riveting. The Academy Awards arrive at the end of a grueling six-month slog of awards coverage in which every movie is poked, prodded and put through the ringer of flashy film festivals. Critics pick apart the minutiae of each picture before audiences ever see them, awards pundits (including this one) update their projections weekly and Rotten Tomatoes contributes to an inaccurate big-picture narrative. By the time the ceremony actually airs, there’s little speculation left (is it really that fun to win all three of your Oscars pools every year?). Apart from the once-in-a-lifetime La La Land–Moonlight screwups, cinema’s most important event unfolds exactly as expected. But for all of its awkward goofiness, snoozy pacing, and expected nods to the #MeToo movement and Hollywood’s increasing inclusiveness, last night’s Emmys show genuinely shocked us with its winners and losers. We even witnessed a mid-broadcast proposal when Oscars director Glenn Weiss, who took home the trophy for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special, asked his girlfriend onstage, right after winning, if she’d marry him. She said yes, and regardless of your opinion on public proposals, that makes for some damn good television. Despite a 40-year career that included playing Arthur Fonzarelli, actor Henry Winkler won his first Emmy ever. And it wasn’t some nominal lifetime appreciation award—Winkler’s achingly hilarious turn on HBO’s Barry brims with the sadness of unrealized dreams. Meanwhile, Amazon struck a blow against Netflix and Hulu in the streaming wars, with The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel steamrolling the competition to the tune of five top awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series, Best Actress in a Comedy Series (for Rachel Brosnahan) and Best Supporting Actress (for Alex Borstein). As Amazon shifts gears to focus more on blockbusters, here’s hoping it continues to produce exciting smaller prestige projects as well. The Crown‘s Claire Foy beat out expected winner Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale) as voters chose to honor her last turn on the series before Olivia Colman assumes the role. In an absolutely stacked Best Actress field, as many as five candidates seemed worthy of an award—unlike at the Oscars, a win from any of them would have stunned us. A casual scroll through post-Emmys Twitter reveals very vocal fan bases still arguing over Foy vs. Moss vs. Keri Russell vs. Sandra Oh. Matthew Rhys scored a win for Best Actor in a Drama for the criminally underwatched FX series The Americans, earning some long-overdue Emmys love as the show wrapped its final season. Atlanta was inexplicably shut out this year despite delivering an even better second season, possibly pointing to the Emmys’ discomfort with comedies that stray too far into darker territory. And finally, Game of Thrones took home the Outstanding Drama trophy, even after a widely criticized seventh season (it may have remained the most popular show on television, but was very clearly not the best). Each win serves as a microcosm for the industry, indicating which way the wind is blowing and how the proliferation of high-quality TV has made the Emmys a much more exciting race than the Oscars. We never know what’s going to happen in most of the major categories, whereas Frances McDormand had her Oscar last year for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri wrapped up the summer before the ceremony. If you can endure the lame opening monologues and bloated telecast, watching the Emmys these days means experiencing the biggest night on television. Filed Under: TV, Entertainment, Netflix, Amazon, Game of Thrones, HBO, fx, Academy Awards, Atlanta SEE ALSO: ‘Captain Marvel’ Is Here to Lead the MCU Into the Next Era	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1541
__label__cc	0.590655	0.409345	Registration for the Clan Reunion in New Zealand Clan Gatherings Clan Archives Online Shop – Australia Online Store – Ireland Online Store – USA Links to Genealogy Resources Links to Directories Links to Sites About the O’Dea Clan Links to Sites About Ireland Links to Sites about Culture and Tourism Links to Networking Sites The O’Dea Clan USA Online Store is Now Open for Business Again To All Members and Friends of the Dysert O’Dea Clan, On behalf of the Dysert O’Dea Clan Association (USA), we are pleased to announce the re-opening of the Clan’s USA Online Store. If you are planning to attend the Clan Reunion in St Charles, St Louis, MO in June 2019, you will be able to order O’Dea Clan Sports Shirts, Baseball Caps, Polo Shirts, and T-Shirts to take with you. You can access the Online Store here: https://odeaclan.org/online-store-usa/ This Online Store is available to all users. You do not have to be a registered user of the O’Dea Clan web site or a member of the Dysert O’Dea Clan Association to access the Online Store. You can access the Online Store without having to login to the O’Dea Clan web site with a web site username and password. You can browse the catalog and you can add items to your shopping cart without having to login to the Online Store. If you have any questions about the merchandise on offer or about shipping, etc. please contact the Shopkeeper: If you have any questions about how to access the Online Store or any other parts of the Clan web site, please contact us here: Regards, Tom and Ruth O’Dea Webmasters, Dysert O’Dea Clan Association Last updated on: 19th March, 2019 Like this article? Please share: You are viewing this site as a Guest Unsubscribe from This Site Early Bird Registration for the Clan Reunion in New Plymouth, New Zealand Closes on 29 February 2020 Registration for the Clan Reunion in New Plymouth, New Zealand Closes on 20 March 2020 Clan Reunion in New Plymouth, New Zealand - 20 March 2020 to 22 March 2020 Fri 20 Mar 2020 to Sun 22 Mar 2020 - 15:00 NZDT to 19:00 NZDT O’Dea Clan Gathering in Ennis, Co. Clare in July 2021 Fri 9 Jul 2021 to Sun 11 Jul 2021 Dysert O'Dea Clan Association 45 Carysfort Park Co. Dublin Ireland	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1544
__label__wiki	0.597976	0.597976	Oregon 140 Roundabout « Back to the May 2019 edition A planned upgrade to an important Jackson County road will also see the construction of the first highway-style roundabout in southern Oregon. Next year, Jackson County will extend Foothill Road north, across Corey Road, and align it with Atlantic Avenue on the north side of Oregon 140. The tie-in to Lake of the Woods Highway, east of White City, will be a roundabout. Its island area is 180 feet in diameter—or half the length of a football field. “This is a project ODOT and Jackson County are doing together,” said Jackson County Roads and Parks Director John Vial. “We’re punching Foothill Road through and ODOT is connecting to the highway with a roundabout.” So why a roundabout and not a traffic signal? “We get a lot of comments about ‘just putting in a signal,’” said ODOT Traffic Standards Engineer Kevin Haas. “But when we make data driven safety decisions and look at the historical data, on average, about half the crashes at signalized intersections involve injuries and fatalities. “And the reason we propose roundabouts is they nearly eliminate all fatal and serious injury crashes.” Federal Highway Administration data support Haas’ statement. It shows roundabouts improve safety by reducing all fatal and serious injury crashes. They also reduce delays and emissions. Roundabout Design In designing a roundabout, engineers install visual clues for drivers so they recognize the change ahead. In addition to signs for the drivers to notice, they design a horizontal curve which will gradually slow traffic, along with the addition of drainage features. Once at the roundabout, traffic has slowed to about 30 MPH. Drivers are required to yield to vehicles in the roundabout before entering it. “We do geometric design changes to lower speeds even in rural areas. We bring those speeds down so that any crashes that do happen are low severity crashes,” said Haas. “They really are the only tool we have for at-grade intersections that effectively reduce or eliminate fatal and serious injury crashes.” Foothill Road extension The project will also be one of a series of updates to Foothill Road, a roadway that dates back to the early days of Jackson County. When completed, the Foothill Road extension will create a continuous route traversing the east side of the Rogue Valley between Phoenix and White City. The combination of Foothill and North Phoenix Roads traverse the east side of the Rogue Valley between Phoenix and White City. The half mile Foothill Road connection project is estimated at $2.5 million. Under the Jackson County Transportation System Plan, eventually the Foothill to Atlantic Avenue connection will connect to East Dutton Road and Oregon 62. The nearby Oregon 140/Kershaw Road intersection – the scene of many crashes including several fatal ones – will be modified. Once the new roundabout is in operation, traffic will be prohibited from crossing the highway on Kershaw Road. Instead, the intersection will be modified to a right-in, right-out, left-in configuration. New Foothill Road Expansion The new roundabout at Oregon 140 and Foothill Road will enhance safety and keep traffic moving. When open, it will be the sixth roundabout on an Oregon highway. The roundabout will open to traffic once Jackson County’s new Foothill Road extension to Atlantic Avenue is complete. For traffic bound for Eagle Point and Oregon 140, it will be a safer, more efficient options. The existing Kershaw Road intersection will be changed to eliminate the Oregon 140 crossing. It will be modified to right in, right out and left in. Roundabout Rodeo Before the siting of other roundabouts in Oregon, a roundabout test course, or rodeo, is held. It shows drivers they can maneuver well through the roundabouts. Trucks of all types test drive it. Courses are laid out using cones and sandbags and allowances for off tracking onto the apron of the roundabout. The idea is to show how the course is designed to accept all loads on the highway system, even oversized loads. In March, 10 different vehicles converged at the Boise Cascade mill site in north Medford. The vehicles, ranging from a school bus to the largest trucks on the road, navigated a test course of the Oregon 140 roundabout. A veteran truck driver, one of several who drove the March course, was impressed. ‘It’s plenty fine. It’s got good turns in it. Not real sharp. I think it’s just right,’ said 30-year truck driver Bill Bronson of Wilson Equipment in White City who navigated a fully-loaded 10 axle lowboy through the course. The $3.75 million roundabout project bids in the spring of 2020 with construction later that summer. Jackson County and ODOT will host a drop-in open house on the projects on June 4 between 4 and 6:30 p.m. at the White City-Jackson County Library, 3143 Avenue C. For more on the project visit: www.oregon.gov/ODOT/Projects View this in the May 2019 printed edition of Moving Ahead	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1545
__label__cc	0.533758	0.466242	Tommy Jönsson1, Bo Ahrén1, Giovanni Pacini2, Frank Sundler3, Nils Wierup4, Stig Steen5, Trygve Sjöberg5, Martin Ugander6, Johan Frostegård7, Leif Göransson8 & Staffan Lindeberg1 A Paleolithic diet has been suggested to be more in concordance with human evolutionary legacy than a cereal based diet. This might explain the lower incidence among hunter-gatherers of diseases of affluence such as type 2 diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. The aim of this study was to experimentally study the long-term effect of a Paleolithic diet on risk factors for these diseases in domestic pigs. We examined glucose tolerance, post-challenge insulin response, plasma C-reactive protein and blood pressure after 15 months on Paleolithic diet in comparison with a cereal based swine feed. Upon weaning twenty-four piglets were randomly allocated either to cereal based swine feed (Cereal group) or cereal free Paleolithic diet consisting of vegetables, fruit, meat and a small amount of tubers (Paleolithic group). At 17 months of age an intravenous glucose tolerance test was performed and pancreas specimens were collected for immunohistochemistry. Group comparisons of continuous variables were made by use of the t-test. P < 0.05 was chosen for statistical significance. Simple and multivariate correlations were evaluated by use of linear regression analysis. At the end of the study the Paleolithic group weighed 22% less and had 43% lower subcutaneous fat thickness at mid sternum. No significant difference was seen in fasting glucose between groups. Dynamic insulin sensitivity was significantly higher (p = 0.004) and the insulin response was significantly lower in the Paleolithic group (p = 0.001). The geometric mean of C-reactive protein was 82% lower (p = 0.0007) and intra-arterial diastolic blood pressure was 13% lower in the Paleolithic group (p = 0.007). In evaluations of multivariate correlations, diet emerged as the strongest explanatory variable for the variations in dynamic insulin sensitivity, insulin response, C-reactive protein and diastolic blood pressure when compared to other relevant variables such as weight and subcutaneous fat thickness at mid sternum. There was no obvious immunohistochemical difference in pancreatic islets between the groups, but leukocytes were clearly more frequent in sampled pancreas from the Cereal group. This study in domestic pigs suggests that a Paleolithic diet conferred higher insulin sensitivity, lower C-reactive protein and lower blood pressure when compared to a cereal based diet. Our pre-agricultural, hunter-gatherer human ancestors during the Paleolithic period (the old stone age; 2.5 million – 10,000 years BP) had a diet based on vegetables, fruit, nuts, roots, meat, organ meats and insects [1]. This Paleolithic diet has been suggested to be more in concordance with our evolutionary legacy than a diet based on products associated with agriculture during the Neolithic period (10,000 years BP – present time) such as cereals and milk [2, 3]. A diet in less concordance with our evolutionary legacy might confer diseases due to insufficient adaptation [4] possibly explaining the reported lower incidence of diseases of affluence [5], such as type 2 diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease among Non-Western ethnic groups with hunter-gatherer lifestyles and diets [6, 7]. However, the mechanisms behind this reported lower incidence of diseases of affluence are largely unknown, and commonly discussed dietary factors such as fat (amount and quality) and (cereal) fiber may be of limited importance [8–10]. A possible mechanism might be the potential of Paleolithic diet to reduce risk factors for diseases of affluence, such as disturbed glucose homeostasis, insulin resistance and hypertension [2]. Food restriction induced by the satiating properties of a Paleolithic diet [2] may also play a role. Food restriction, sometimes referred to as dietary restriction or caloric restriction [11], of 20–40% of dietary energy compared to free feeding (ad libitum) has been shown to reduce the incidence of several diseases of affluence in mammals including non-human primates, and possibly humans [12, 13]. Interestingly, Non-Western ethnic groups with hunter-gatherer lifestyles and diets stay lean and apparently reap health benefits similar to those induced by food restriction despite ad libitum availability of food [14]. The aim of this study was to determine experimentally whether a Paleolithic diet on a long-term basis affects risk factors for diseases of affluence in a prospective and randomized setting. This was assessed in domestic swine by examining glucose tolerance, post-challenge insulin response, plasma C-reactive protein and blood pressure after 15 months on a Paleolithic diet in comparison with a cereal based swine feed supplemented with rapeseed oil. Animals and diet The animals in this study received humane care in compliance with the "Principles of Laboratory Animal Care" formulated by the National Society for Medical Research and the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals" (National Institutes of Health publication 85-23, revised 1985). The Ethical Committee for Animal Experiments at Lund University approved the study (diary number M 263-02). Twenty-four cross-bred (dam (Swedish Landrace × Yorkshire) × sire Hampshire) piglets from four different litters were eligible for the study. Upon weaning, the piglets were randomly allocated either to a group fed a standard cereal based swine feed (hereafter referred to as Cereal group) supplemented with rapeseed oil in order to match fat intake in the two groups, or to a group fed a cereal free Paleolithic diet (hereafter referred to as Paleolithic group) consisting of vegetables, fruit, meat and a small amount of tubers. At baseline body weight did not differ between the groups (28.9 ± 2.9 kg vs. 30.7 ± 2.8 kg, Paleolithic vs. Cereal group, p = 0.2). In the Paleolithic group one pig, an apparent runt, failed to thrive from early post weaning and was culled at 3.5 months of age. Inclusion of meat (beef) was approved by the Swedish Board of Agriculture. Average intake during the study of protein, fat and carbohydrates were 17%, 18% and 65% respectively in the Cereal group, and 27%, 16% and 57% respectively in the Paleolithic group. Both diets were thus high in carbohydrate and low in fat compared to the spectrum of macronutrient intake estimated for contemporary hunter-gatherers [1]. For more detailed account of provisions during the last three months of the study, see Table 1. Both groups were fed their respective diet from 2 to 17 months of age by an experienced experimental pig farmer who allocated rations on a group basis judged sufficient to achieve healthy animals. Body weight was recorded every second week. Table 1 Provisions during last three months in study At age 17 months all animals received premedication in the stable with intramuscular ketamine (Ketalar, Parke-Davis, Morris Plains, NJ), 7.5 mg/kg body weight and xylasin (Rompun, Bayer, Gothenburg, Sweden) 0.125 mg/kg. When sedated an intravenous needle was inserted in an ear vein and thiopental (Pentothal, Abbot, North Chicago, Il) 0.5 mg/kg and atropine (Atropine, Kabi Pharmacia, Uppsala, Sweden) 0.02 mg/kg were given. During the experiment, anesthesia was maintained using propofol (Diprivan, AstraZeneca, Södertälje, Sweden) 9–15 mg/kg/h. Fentanyl (Leptanal, Janssen-Cilag, Sollentuna, Sweden) 0.02 μg/kg and atracurium (Tracrium, Epipharm, Gnesta, Sweden) 0.2–0.5 mg/kg were given intermittently for pain management and muscular relaxation, respectively. The animals were ventilated with a Siemens Servo ventilator 300 (Siemens-Elema AB, Solna, Sweden). A volume-controlled, pressure-regulated ventilation of 14–20 L/min (15 breaths/min; positive end-expiratory pressure [PEEP], 5 cm H2O; inspired oxygen fraction, 0.5; max inspiratory pressure, 30 cm H2O) was used. An intravenous glucose tolerance test (IVGTT) was performed in 20 pigs which had been fasted for at least 6 hours. The pigs were kept in a supine position during the IVGTT, and hemodynamic values and body temperature (measured by naso-pharyngeal probe) were recorded using a data acquisition system (Testpoint; Capital Equipment Corp, Billerica, MA). A catheter was introduced into the external jugular vein and threaded into the superior vena cava for both glucose administration and blood sampling. At -5 min and -30 seconds before glucose administration, 2.5-ml blood samples were collected. At time 0, glucose (0.5 g/kg body weight) was infused over 20–30 seconds. Thereafter, 2.5 ml blood samples were drawn at 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 22, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 75, 90, 105 and 120 min. An equivalent amount of sterile saline solution was used to flush the catheter line. The tubes were centrifuged, and plasma was stored at -20°C for analysis of insulin and glucose concentrations using standard methods. Body length was measured from nose to end of buttocks. Subcutaneous fat thickness was measured with a ruler at mid sternum after the thorax was opened. For immunohistochemistry of islet hormones and islet morphology, specimens were collected from mid- and tail portions of the pancreas from 5 pigs in each group. Two specimens were collected from each site. One specimen was fixed overnight in buffered formaldehyde (4 %), dehydrated in graded ethanols, and embedded in paraffin. The other specimen was fixed in Stefanini's solution (2 % paraformaldehyde and 0.2 % picric acid in 0.1 M phosphate buffer, pH 7.2), rinsed thoroughly in Tyrode solution containing 10 % sucrose, and frozen on dry ice. Sections from paraffin-embedded specimens, and cryosections were then processed for indirect immunofluorescence using well characterised islet hormone antisera as primary antibodies, and FITC-labelled second antibodies. For details on the antibodies used, and the immunostaining protocol, see e.g. Wierup et al 2002 [15]. Continuous variables showed near Normal distribution in Normal plots (not shown), but in the case of C-reactive protein only after logarithmic transformation. Two pigs, one in each group, were obvious outliers given the extremely elevated insulin response to injected glucose (insulin area under the curve (AUC) 12 and 11 standard deviations above the group mean). These were excluded from calculations regarding glucose and insulin (basal and dynamic variables) and their respective correlations with other variables. Plasma glucose in remaining animals decreased exponentially (adjusted R2 = 0.93 and 0.92 in the Paleolithic and Cereal group, respectively; p = 0.0001). Therefore, the glucose tolerance index KG could be calculated as the regression slope of the logarithmic transformation of glucose concentration versus time from 8 min, when problems related to glucose mixing are over. In contrast to glucose, which returned to values similar to pre-injection levels by 90 min (Figure 2), insulin remained elevated at 2 hours (Figure 3), precluding the use of the minimal model of glucose disappearance to estimate insulin sensitivity [16, 17]. Fasting insulin sensitivity, which mostly accounts for the processes in the liver [18], was calculated with the QUICKI index [19]. For the dynamic part of the IVGTT, a surrogate of insulin sensitivity was calculated as glucose disappearance rate (expressed by KG) divided by the prevailing insulin (expressed by insulin AUC from 0 to 120 min (AUCins0–120)). Dynamic insulin sensitivity accounts for the insulin action at the level of muscle and adipose tissues [18]. Insulin secretion was evaluated as the suprabasal AUCins0–120, representing the glucose stimulated insulin response. Finally, acute insulin response was calculated as the average insulin concentration during the very early phase (2 to 4 min) after glucose injection. AUC was calculated with the trapezoidal rule. Data and results are expressed as mean ± standard deviation. Group comparisons of continuous variables were made by use of the unpaired two-sided Student's t-test with equal variances assumed. P < 0.05 was chosen for statistical significance. Bivariate correlations were evaluated by simple linear regression analyses, while multivariate correlations were evaluated by forward stepwise linear regression analyses. Due to the small sample size in this study only two variables were entered as independent variables in each regression model when analysing multivariate correlations, and even then the correlations should be interpreted with caution. Average weight during study and final weight. The curves representing mean group weight started to diverge after 3 months of feeding the different diets. Spread of individual weights at the end of the study displayed some overlap between groups (insert). Glucose response during glucose tolerance test. No significant difference was observed between groups in average glucose response after an intravenous bolus of glucose (0.5 g/kg body weight) at age 17 months. Insulin response during glucose tolerance test. Average insulin area under the curve from 0 to 120 minutes was significantly lower by 47% in the Paleolithic group as compared to the Cereal group after an intravenous bolus of glucose (0.5 g/kg body weight) at age 17 months (p = 0.001). Energy intake at age 17 months was approximately 20% lower in the Paleolithic group despite much larger feed rations in terms of both volume and weight (Table 1). The mean weight curves for the two groups started to diverge after 3 months of feeding the different diets (Figure 1). At the end of the study the Paleolithic group weighed 22% less (129 ± 16 kg vs. 166 ± 28 kg, Paleolithic vs. Cereal, p = 0.0009; Table 2 and insert Figure 1) and was 6% shorter than the Cereal group (p = 0.003), while subcutaneous fat thickness was 43% lower (p = 0.0003; Table 2). No significant difference was seen in body temperature between groups (Table 2). The geometric mean of C-reactive protein was 82% lower in the Paleolithic group (p = 0.0007; Table 2). Intra-arterial diastolic blood pressure was significantly lower by 13% (p = 0.007) in the Paleolithic group, while systolic blood pressure was non-significantly lower by 7% (p = 0.12; Table 2). Table 2 Final clinical characteristics (mean ± standard deviation) No significant difference was seen in mean fasting values of glucose or insulin between the groups (Table 3). Parameters related to the overall metabolic status indicated unchanged total glucose AUC (p = 0.14; Table 3, Figure 2) and glucose disappearance rate (KG = 0.58 ± 0.12 vs. 0.67 ± 0.17 %min-1, Paleolithic vs. Cereal, p = 0.20; Table 3). Fasting insulin sensitivity was not affected by diet (QUICKI = 0.66 ± 0.15 vs. 0.70 ± 0.36, Paleolithic vs. Cereal, p = 0.7; Table 3), but dynamic insulin sensitivity was markedly higher in the Paleolithic group (dynamic insulin sensitivity = 2.35 ± 0.76 vs. 1.41 ± 0.39 %min-1/(pmol/l), Paleolithic vs. control, p = 0.004; Table 3). Significant differences were also found in the insulin response to injected glucose (Table 3, Figure 3). AUCins0–120 was significantly lower in the Paleolithic group by 47% (p = 0.001) and stimulated insulin secretion was even more reduced by 58% (p = 0.0005). This reduction was mostly ascribed to the second phase insulin secretion, since the acute insulin response immediately following the glucose bolus (indicator of the early phase insulin release) was not different between the two groups (14.9 ± 8.3 vs. 15.8 ± 10.7 pmol/l, p = 0.8, Paleolithic vs. control; Table 3). Table 3 Final glucometabolic characteristics (mean ± standard deviation) Evaluations of bivariate correlation showed that weight was highly correlated with subcutaneous fat thickness (adjusted R2 = 0.77, p < 0.0001). Evaluations of multivariate correlation with forward stepwise linear regression analysis was performed in order to study variables independently explaining the variation of dynamic insulin sensitivity, AUCins0–120, log C-reactive protein and diastolic blood pressure, respectively. In each of these four regression models diet was entered as independent variable and evaluated with each one of the remaining relevant study variables as the second independent variable. Diet emerged as the strongest explanatory variable for variations in dynamic insulin sensitivity, AUCins0–120, log C-reactive protein and diastolic blood pressure. Immunohistochemical analysis comprised islet staining of insulin, glucagon, somatostatin and pancreatic polypeptide. There was no obvious difference between islets in the Cereal and Paleolithic groups regarding the frequencies or intra-islet distribution patterns of cells storing each of these four hormones, nor was the islet size or islet frequency overtly different (Figure 4). However, leukocytes, as revealed by their unspecific binding of the secondary antibodies, their small size, and their characteristic nuclei, were clearly more frequent (more than doubled by simple cell counting) in all the sampled pigs from the Cereal group as compared to all the sampled pigs from the Paleolithic group, with no overlapping between groups. These cells usually occurred scattered throughout the exocrine pancreatic parenchyma or clustered around pancreatic ducts and blood vessels (Figure 5). Immunohistochemical staining of pancreatic islets. Immunohistochemical staining of pancreatic islets showed no obvious difference between Cereal (A and C) and Paleolithic (B and D) groups regarding the frequencies or intraislet distribution patterns of cells storing insulin (A and B), glucagon (C and D), somatostatin and pancreatic polypeptide, nor was the islet size or islet frequency overtly different. Frequency of pancreatic leukocytes. Leukocytes, as revealed by their unspecific binding of the secondary antibodies, their small size, and their characteristic nuclei, were clearly more frequent (more than doubled by cell counting) in all the sampled pigs from the Cereal group (A and C, n = 5) as compared to all the sampled pigs from the Paleolithic group (B and D, n = 5), with no overlapping between groups. These cells usually occurred scattered throughout the exocrine pancreatic parenchyma or clustered around pancreatic ducts (A and B) and blood vessels (C and D). This study showed highly beneficial effects of a Paleolithic diet on risk factors for diseases of affluence when compared to cereal based swine feed. A strength of the study is that the model used is one of the best non-primate models for human disorders, the domestic pig [20]. The present study indicated no difference in glucose disappearance during IVGTT between the groups. During IVGTT plasma insulin increased successively between 30 and 80 min in both groups, possibly due to propofol anesthesia [21, 22], and this precluded the use of the minimal model of glucose disappearance [16, 17]. However, other indices of dynamic insulin sensitivity clearly showed higher insulin sensitivity in the Paleolithic group, which also exhibited a significantly lower insulin response to injected glucose. It is worth noting that the difference in insulin response between groups during IVGTT was observed in the late phase of insulin secretion. Evaluation of multivariate correlation showed that the beneficial effect of Paleolithic diet on insulin sensitivity and insulin response was independent of all other relevant study variables such as body weight, subcutaneous fat thickness and body temperature. A Paleolithic diet thus conferred higher insulin sensitivity, which is central to the prevention of cardiovascular disorders [23], and consistent with our finding in humans [24]. Furthermore, contrary to our survey in humans [24], this finding of higher insulin sensitivity was associated with no significant difference between groups in fasting levels of insulin and glucose, indicating that the Paleolithic diet affected insulin action mainly at the level of muscle and adipose tissues rather than the liver [18]. The Paleolithic group also showed significantly lower levels of C-reactive protein, a physiologic marker of subclinical inflammation, which has been shown to be associated with insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease [23, 25]. Elevated levels of C-reactive protein has been suggested to reflect overproduction by expanded adipose tissue mass [23]. However, evaluation of multivariate correlation showed that the beneficial effect of Paleolithic diet on C-reactive protein was independent of all other relevant study variables including measures of obesity such as body weight and subcutaneous fat thickness. Interestingly, immunohistochemical analysis suggested a diffuse and low-grade pancreatic inflammation in the cereal group, as evidenced by clearly more frequent leukocytes scattered throughout their exocrine pancreatic parenchyma or clustered around pancreatic ducts and blood vessels. This finding offers a novel approach in the research on the association between inflammation and type 2 diabetes [25]. Immunohistochemical analysis also showed that the cereal group could compensate for both pancreatic inflammation and increased need of insulin due to lower insulin sensitivity, without noticeable differences in pancreatic islets between groups. The shorter length in the Paleolithic group is not unexpected if we consider length in pigs as a correlate of height in humans. Available evidence suggests that hunter-gatherers and similar ethnic groups are shorter than Western populations, and a positive relationship between height and cardiovascular disease has been noted in international comparisons [26]. Insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia can hypothetically promote growth by way of insulin-like growth factors [27]. In addition to these significant results, intra-arterial diastolic blood pressure was significantly lower in the Paleolithic group, and this beneficial effect of Paleolithic diet was also independent of all other relevant study variables. The present study thus provides experimental evidence for beneficial effects of a Paleolithic diet on risk factors for diseases of affluence, which might account for their low incidence reported among Non-Western ethnic groups with hunter-gatherer lifestyles and diets [6, 7]. Effecting mechanisms The mechanisms behind these beneficial effects on risk factors are largely unknown. In evaluations of multivariate correlation, diet emerged as a stronger explanatory variable than any other relevant variable for variations in dynamic insulin sensitivity, AUCins0–120, log C-reactive protein and diastolic blood pressure. The observed effects on risk factors thus seem to be primarily caused by diet. However, it is conceivable that this dietary effect on risk factors is a result of differences in other variables induced by dietary assignment. An important finding in this regard is the divergence of the weight curves between the two groups after 3 months of feeding. The Paleolithic group was thus lighter and had a lower energy intake at the end of the study than the Cereal group, despite a threefold larger ration by weight. The diverging weight curves could be interpreted in several ways. They could be interpreted as food restriction in the Paleolithic group, which could explain the observed effects on risk factors [28]. Neither group was fed their respective diet ad libitum but was rather allocated rations on a group basis judged sufficient to achieve healthy animals by an experienced experimental pig farmer. This procedure was chosen due to concerns about the unfamiliar Paleolithic diet as swine feed, and the fact that feeding ad libitum is not the custom in Swedish swine production. The diverging weight curves between the groups could thus possibly be caused by differences in subjectively allocated rations (e.g. difference in energy intake), which could lead to food restriction in the Paleolithic group. However, food restriction typically lowers mean body temperature by 1–2°C [29], and we found no significant difference in mean body temperature between the two groups, indicating that there was not a substantial food restriction in the Paleolithic group as compared to the Cereal group. In fact, the mean weight in the Paleolithic group is well within the normal range of pigs [30]. The diverging weight curves are thus probably not caused by food restriction in the Paleolithic group but instead could be interpreted as obesity in the Cereal group in analogy with human classification of individual weight based on statistical health effects [31]. The significant difference in subcutaneous fat thickness between groups and the high correlation between weight and subcutaneous fat thickness supports this notion. Obesity in humans is associated with increased insulin resistance, high blood pressure and high levels of C-reactive protein [23], and could explain the observed effects on risk factors. The difference between the two diets regarding obesity promotion could still be due to differences in subjectively allocated rations, but could alternatively be due to properties of a cereal based swine feed which possibly disturb the regulation of satiation [3], satiating properties of a Paleolithic diet [2] and differing effects between the diets on energy metabolism [2]. The satiating properties of a Paleolithic diet could be due to differences in macronutrient diet composition, such as the low protein content of cereals in the Cereal group diet. The Paleolithic group thus ate relatively more protein and less carbohydrates, which through satiating, thermogenic and other properties could account for the results of the study [32, 33], although results from studies on the association between protein intake and diseases of affluence have been contradictory [34]. In future studies of Paleolithic diets it would be valuable to match diets for macronutrient composition. The latter alternative explanations for the diverging weight curves is supported by our epidemiological findings in humans from Kitava, Papua New Guinea, where a non-western lifestyle has been connected to leanness despite food being available ad libitum [13]. The diverging weight curves would then suggest that the beneficial effects on risk factors could be due to differences between diets regarding obesity promotion. 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Kennedy RL, Chokkalingam K, Farshchi HR: Nutrition in patients with Type 2 diabetes: are low-carbohydrate diets effective, safe or desirable?. Diabet Med. 2005, 22: 821-832. 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2005.01594.x. Hu FB: Protein, body weight, and cardiovascular health. Am J Clin Nutr. 2005, 82: 242S-247S. The authors are grateful to Lilian Bengtsson, Jun Su and Doris Persson for technical assistance. The study was supported by grants from the Swedish Research Council (6834 and 4499), Swedish Diabetes Association, Albert Påhlsson Foundation, Novo Nordic Foundation, Region Skåne and the Faculty of Medicine, Lund University. Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Box 117, 221 00, Lund, Sweden Tommy Jönsson , Bo Ahrén & Staffan Lindeberg Metabolic Unit, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Research Council, Corso Stati Uniti, 4, 35127, Padova, Italy Giovanni Pacini Department of Experimental Medical Science, Lund University, Box 117, 221 00, Lund, Sweden Frank Sundler Department of Physiological Sciences, Lund University, Box 117, 221 00, Lund, Sweden Nils Wierup Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart-Lung Division, Lund University, Box 117, 221 00, Lund, Sweden Stig Steen & Trygve Sjöberg Department of Clinical Physiology, Lund University, Box 117, 221 00, Lund, Sweden Martin Ugander Department of Medicine, CIM, Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge, 141 86, Stockholm, Sweden Johan Frostegård The Swedish Farmers Supply and Crop Marketing Association, Box 30192, 104 25, Stockholm, Sweden Leif Göransson Search for Tommy Jönsson in: Search for Bo Ahrén in: Search for Giovanni Pacini in: Search for Frank Sundler in: Search for Nils Wierup in: Search for Stig Steen in: Search for Trygve Sjöberg in: Search for Martin Ugander in: Search for Johan Frostegård in: Search for Leif Göransson in: Search for Staffan Lindeberg in: Correspondence to Tommy Jönsson. TJ participated in the design of the study and in carrying out the experiments at the end of the study, participated in statistical analysis, and conceived of and wrote the article. BA participated in the design of the study, carried out the analysis of glucose and insulin, and conceived of and participated in the design of the article as well as revising it for important intellectual content. GP participated in the statistical analysis of glucose and insulin and revised the article for important intellectual content. FS and NW participated in carrying out the experiments at the end of the study, and carried out the immunohistochemical studies. SS and TS participated in the overall design and coordination of the study, were responsible for the animals and the laboratory where the experiment was performed, and participated in carrying out the experiments at the end of the study. MU participated in carrying out the experiments at the end of the study and revised the article for important intellectual content. JF carried out the analysis on C-reactive protein and revised the article for important intellectual content. LG revised the article for important intellectual content. SL conceived of and participated in the design, coordination and execution of the study, participated in carrying out the experiments at the end of the study, participated in statistical analysis, conceived of and participated in the design of the article as well as revising it for important intellectual content. All authors read and approved the final manuscript. Jönsson, T., Ahrén, B., Pacini, G. et al. A Paleolithic diet confers higher insulin sensitivity, lower C-reactive protein and lower blood pressure than a cereal-based diet in domestic pigs. 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__label__wiki	0.764254	0.764254	Classic French Cinema Inspired by Martin Scorsese’s passion- and knowledge-filled cinema valentines My Voyage To Italy and Personal Journey Through American Movies, the great French director Bertrand Tavernier’s (A Sunday in the Country, Round Midnight), epic new documentary My Journey Through French Cinema shares his lifetime of love for Gallic cinema. From the New Wave giants such as Jean-Luc Godard, Francois Truffaut, and Claude Sautet, to Jean-Pierre Melville (for whom he worked as an assistant) and “movie godfathers” like Jacques Becker, Jean Renoir, and Marcel Carne. Tavernier’s film salutes many overlooked and forgotten figures—actors, writers, composers, cinematographers—whose rich contributions built France’s cinema legacy. Tavernier’s affectionate salute provides the opportunity to screen some of his French classics–some familiar, some less seen—throughout the summer. Angels of Sin Directed by Robert Bresson Bresson’s first feature hints at the themes for which his later films would become famous: isolation, suffering, martyrdom, and the … Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville Upon its much-belated American release in 2006, the New York Film Critics saluted Army of Shadows with their Best Foreign … Directed by Jacques Becker In this tragic adult fairytale, set in the criminal underworld of Belle Époque Paris, Georges (Serge Reggiani), a humble woodworker, … Directed by Marcel Carné “Generally considered among French, if not world, cinema’s greatest accomplishments, Carné’s film features not only grand settings but an extraordinary … Directed by Claude Sautet Abel (Lino Ventura), hiding out in Italy and wanted by the French police, decides it’s time for one last heist … La traversée de Paris Directed by Claude Autant-Lara One of the first films to criticize, albeit humorously, the less than patriotic behavior of some French citizens during World … Like his classic The Children of Paradise, Carné’s haunting noir is one of the classics of French poetic realism and … Le samouraï For many Jean-Pierre Melville’s best film if not masterpiece, Hong Kong action film legend John Woo once called Le Samouraï … My Journey Through French Cinema Directed by Bertrand Tavernier Inspired by Martin Scorsese’s passion- and knowledge-filled cinema valentines My Voyage To Italy and Personal Journey Through American Movies, the … Directed by Julien Duvivier “’If I were an architect and I had to build a monument to the cinema,’ wrote Jean Renoir, ‘I would … Directed by Jean Renoir Although it was met with diverse responses when it was released, few films have earned such universal critical acclaim as …	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1551
__label__wiki	0.521521	0.521521	DA Files Charge Against Cyclist Attacked by SUV Driver in 9th Ave Bike Lane By Ben Fried Ray Bengen, pictured here lying on the sidewalk beneath the driver who knocked him off his bike, will face charges of criminal mischief in Manhattan criminal court next month. The Manhattan DA’s office is filing charges of criminal mischief against a cyclist, Ray Bengen, because he allegedly caused property damage to a multi-ton SUV in the process of getting doored by the driver. Too ridiculous to be true? Sadly, no. Here’s how it happened. Bengen, 63, was riding down the Ninth Avenue bike lane on May 21 when he encountered the Ford Excursion you see in this photo (curb weight: 7,190 lbs). A long-time city cyclist, Bengen had a green light and wasn’t quite sure what to make of the vehicle in front of him. The car wasn’t moving and its brake lights were off. The bike lane on this stretch of Ninth Avenue is part of the city’s first on-street protected bike path. At the 20th Street intersection, where Bengen came across the car, there’s a left-turn bay for vehicles and an exclusive green phase for cyclists. The Excursion, as you can see below, was in the bike lane, not the left-turn bay. Bengen rode slowly by on the left. Then he sensed the car start to move as he was passing. Alarmed, he slapped the side of the car with his palm in an effort to alert the driver as to his presence. A witness, who Bengen says has agreed to testify in court, snapped three pictures of what happened next. We’ll let Bengen describe it: The driver then went berserk. Talk about road rage. He threw open his door forcing me and my bike to the ground giving me some awful bruising down my leg. As I was now on the ground yelling at him that he’s in a bike lane and was just about to run me over, he started to scream at me "Don’t even think about it, don’t even think about it." I’m still not sure what he meant by that. With me lying on the ground quite shaken, he suddenly stopped his assault and did something very unexpected. He moved away from me, picked up my bike where it was nearly underneath his truck. He then stood it up on its kickstand, and got back in the truck and drove away left into 20th street. If the episode had ended then and there, one might assume that the driver, who remains unidentified, had counted to ten and wrestled his anger under control. But it looks like the guy may hold a grudge. Last week, Bengen received a phone call from Detective Christopher Cipolli at the 10th Precinct. Officers from the precinct had arrived at the scene promptly following the altercation, Bengen says, and Cipolli had been very helpful during the investigation that followed. So it was with an apologetic tone that the detective informed Bengen that he had to come down to the precinct on Friday. The reason? Because the Manhattan DA had filed charges of criminal mischief against him. (The DA’s office is also pursuing assault charges against the SUV driver.) "I had to go through the very humiliating process of being handcuffed and put into an interview room — locked and barred — for an hour or so," Bengen recalled. After a fingerprint check, Bengen was released. He has a date in Manhattan criminal court set for July 14. The driver will appear on the 13th. The Manhattan DA’s office could not identify the prosecutor who filed the charge against Bengen. When we asked about the basis of the criminal mischief charge, a spokesperson said that when Bengen appears in court "there will be more details." The offense of criminal mischief entails causing property damage of $250 or greater, so presumably the prosecutor will contend that Bengen "recklessly" took aim at a 7,000-pound SUV. Criminal mischief is a Class A misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 12 months in prison. We’ll be keeping tabs on this case as it moves to court. According to Bengen’s attorney, Mark Taylor, the accusations against his client shouldn’t hold up. "There’s no basis for the charges against Ray — it’s clear that he was acting to protect his own life," Taylor said. "It’s unfortunate that the DA is choosing to prosecute this case." Filed Under: Bicycle Safety, Bicycling, Chelsea, Confrontations, Manhattan, Robert Morgenthau, Street Safety, Traffic Justice Legal Ordeal Continues for Driver Assault Victim Ray Bengen Ray Bengen had his day in Manhattan Criminal Court this morning, but it might not be his last appearance at 100 Centre Street. Hit with a potential "criminal mischief" charge by the Manhattan DA’s office after getting doored, bruised, and screamed at by an SUV driver in the Ninth Avenue bike lane (allegedly this man: […] Ninth Ave Road Rage Case: Bengen Cleared; Gonzalez Files to Dismiss By Ben Fried \| Nov 25, 2009 Gus Gonzalez and his Ford Excursion were caught on camera after knocking cyclist Ray Bengen to the pavement back in May. We’ve got a quick update on the legal aftermath of the Ninth Avenue road rage case, in which the Manhattan DA’s office charged both cyclist Ray Bengen and SUV driver Gus Gonzalez. The DA […] Road Rage Victim’s Reputation Smeared Until Proven Innocent By Ben Fried \| Aug 17, 2009 Ray Bengen, pictured on the sidewalk below his assailant, is paying a steep price for defending himself while riding in the Ninth Avenue bike lane. Following Brad’s post last week about one pedestrian’s encounter with an enraged driver and the NYPD, I caught up with Ray Bengen, another New Yorker charged with criminal mischief after […] Meet the (Alleged) Road Rage Thug of Ninth Avenue: Gus Gonzalez By Ben Fried \| Jun 25, 2009 Inset: No day at the beach. Photo: Belly of the beast? So, based on the accumulated evidence, we can safely say that the man who allegedly blocked the Ninth Avenue bike lane with his 7,000 lb. Ford Excursion, exploded in a fit of rage when cyclist Ray Bengen tried to ride by without getting crushed, […] Status Report: Ninth Avenue Road Rage Case As reader Omri noted in the comments on the calendar post, this week cyclist Ray Bengen and SUV driver Gus Gonzalez have separate dates in Manhattan Criminal Court. Bengen was charged with criminal mischief, a class A misdemeanor, after getting knocked to the pavement and badly bruised while attempting to get around an SUV stopped […] DA Offers Plea to Road Rager Gonzalez The DA’s office has not contacted the witness who took this photograph of Gus Gonzalez last May. At a hearing in criminal court on Monday, Manhattan prosecutors offered a plea deal to Gus Gonzalez, the driver who assaulted cyclist Ray Bengen in the Ninth Avenue bike lane last May. Gonzalez had been charged with third […]	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1552
__label__wiki	0.528683	0.528683	Before we spend $2 trillion, report recommends a 'Blueprint for Tomorrow' USP_Recycling-facility-blueprint-for-tomorrow_0519_City-of-Long-Beach,-CC0_1200x675.jpg For all of us who rely on our roads and public transit, and our water, sewage and power systems, the agreement reached by President Trump and Democratic congressional leaders in May to commit $2 trillion to infrastructure should be good news. But, as a May 14 report from U.S. PIRG Education Fund, Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group cautions, before allocating that money, our elected officials should determine which investments will best address climate change, pollution and threats to public safety. “Deciding how much to spend before deciding what to spend it on puts the cart before the horse,” said U.S. PIRG Chief Operating Officer Andre Delattre. “Any infrastructure package must move us closer to a society that avoids wasting energy and powers itself with clean, renewable energy,” said Rob Sargent, senior director of Environment America Research & Policy Center’s Clean Energy Program. “We should only build things that guarantee a healthier future.” Photo: A Recycling facility in Long Beach, Calif. Photo Credit: City of Long Beach, CC0	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1561
__label__cc	0.686765	0.313235	Public Welfare Investments Resource Directory Both national banks and federal savings associations (FSAs) may make direct or indirect investments designed primarily to promote the public welfare. For purposes of this web page, investments that help to finance community development activities and provide capital for affordable housing, small business development and other community needs will be referred to as "public welfare investments investments or PWI." Top Tasks Contact Community Affairs Public Welfare Investments (12 CFR) Resource Directory Request a Community Affairs Print Publication (PDF) Request an OCC Speaker (PDF) Community Affairs News Email List This Public Welfare Investments Resource Directory provides information that would assist both national banks and FSAs to engage in these activities. Search Resource Directory Generic Content Search Federal Savings AssociationsShow Federal savings associations' public welfare investments are made pursuant to different statutory and regulatory authorities than available for national banks. FSAs' public welfare investments are also subject to different investment limits.1 If an investment can be made under more than one authority, then an FSA may designate under which authority the investment has been or will be made. If you need additional assistance, please call the Community Affairs Department at (202) 649-6420 or contact your District Community Affairs Officer. In addition to their general lending and investment authorities, FSAs may use the following authorities to make public welfare investments: De Minimis Investments - 12 CFR 160.36 Community Development-Related Equity Investments in Real Estate – Section 5(c)(3)(A) of the Home Owners Loan Act (HOLA) (12 USC 1464(c)(3)(A)), as implemented by 12 CFR 160.30 Investments in Service Corporations and Service Corporation Subsidiaries for Community Development Investments - 12 CFR 5.59 Other FSA Legal Authorities for Community Development Finance Community Development-Related Equity Investments in Real Estate - Section 5(c)(3)(A) of the HOLA (12 USC § 1464(c)(3)(A)), 12 CFR 16030 Under section 5(c)(3)(A) of the HOLA, an FSA may make investments in real property and obligations secured by liens on real property located in areas "receiving concentrated development assistance by a local government under title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974." To be permissible for investment, the real estate must be located within a geographic area or neighborhood that receives assistance under or is covered by, for example, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Under 12 CFR 160.30, which covers the general lending and investment powers of FSAs, an FSA's aggregate community development loans and equity investments may not exceed 5 percent of its total assets. Further, within that limitation, an FSA's aggregate equity investments may not exceed 2 percent of its total assets. The standards for these investments are as follows:4 The investment must be located either in a CDBG entitlement community, in a non-entitlement community that has not been specifically excluded by the state in its statewide submission for CDBG funds, or in an area that participates in the Small Cities Program.5 The investment must be made in a residential housing project that benefits LMI people. The OCC generally considers an investment that benefits LMI people to mean that over 50 percent of the units are reserved for occupancy by LMI individuals or families. The investment must be safe and sound. Whether an investment is safe and sound depends on the relevant facts and circumstances regarding the business transaction. For example, the OCC does not consider an investment that exposes an FSA to unlimited liability to be safe and sound.6 The FSA's investment may not exceed the institution's loan-to-one borrower limit.7 If the FSA does not qualify as an eligible savings association pursuant to 12 CFR 5.3(g), it must provide notice to the OCC (Community Affairs Department) at least 14 calendar days before making the investment. The investment must conform to all applicable laws, including the two percent aggregate investments cap for all equity investments by the FSA under HOLA 5(c)(3)(A). Generally, if an FSA's investment meets all of the standards listed above, the FSA would not need to provide notice to the OCC. However, the FSA should maintain records that document the investment's compliance with these standards.8 If an FSA wishes to make a community development investment that is consistent with the spirit and intent of section 5(c)(3)(A) of the HOLA, but the investment does not meet all of the standards listed above, the FSA may seek a case-by-case review by the OCC (Community Affairs Department) before making the investment. Under the de minimis authority, an FSA may invest, in the aggregate, up to the greater of 1 percent of capital or $250,000 in community development investments of the type permitted for a national bank under 12 CFR 24 (the OCC's regulation on national bank investments in community and economic development entities, community development projects, and other public welfare investments). Generally, public welfare investments under 12 CFR 24 are investments that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income (LMI) individuals, low- and moderate-income areas, or other areas targeted by a government entity for redevelopment. In addition, an investment that would receive consideration as a "qualified investment" under 12 CFR 25.23 (the Community Reinvestment Act regulation) would qualify as a public welfare investment.2 Examples of eligible investments include those that support affordable housing and other permitted real estate development for community development, provide equity for start-up and small business expansion, or revitalize or stabilize a government-designated area. An FSA using the de minimis investment authority to make an investment of the type that is permitted for a national bank generally does not need to provide notice to the OCC. However, the FSA should maintain records that document the investment's permissibility consistent with the public welfare requirements of 12 CFR 24.3 Under the authority of 12 CFR 5.59, an FSA may make investments in service corporations and service corporation subsidiaries that engage in community development activities. Specifically, pursuant to 12 CFR 5.59(f)(8), the FSA may, through one or more service corporations, make investments in community and economic development or public welfare investments that are permissible under 12 CFR 24, provided that any applicable filing requirements are satisfied. An FSA may invest up to 3 percent of its assets in service corporations, but any amount exceeding 2 percent must serve "primarily community, inner-city, or community development purposes." An FSA's direct investment in a service corporation is subject to geographic and ownership restrictions. If an FSA wants to make a direct community development investment in an entity under the service corporation authority of 12 CFR 5.59, the entity must be incorporated in the state of the home office of the investing institution. In addition, only federal or state-chartered savings associations with home offices in the state where the investing institution has its home office may invest in the service corporation. Although 12 CFR 5.59 provides ownership and geographic restrictions for a first-tier service corporation, those requirements do not apply to lower-tier service corporations. Specifically, a service corporation may own a lower-tier service corporation that is chartered in another state or that has non-FSA investors, including national banks. Under 12 USC 1828(m) and 12 CFR 5.59(h), an FSA is required to file a notice or application, as appropriate, with the OCC's Licensing Department before establishing or acquiring a new service corporation or before commencing a new activity in a service corporation or subsidiary, as defined at 12 CFR 5.59(d)(5). All filings must be made in accordance with the filing requirements outlined under 12 CFR 5.59(h). In describing the public welfare investment for purposes of notices to the OCC, an FSA should describe the purpose and types of planned community development activities in which the service corporation will engage and the geography that the service corporation will cover.9 The following opinions from the Office of Thrift Supervision address other community development activities that may apply to federal savings associations: Letter dated November 12, 1992 (PDF) regarding the creation of a private foundation for charitable contributions by a federal savings association. Letter dated March 28, 1996 (PDF) regarding the purchase of securities backed by community development loan pools by a federal savings association. 1 National banks and their subsidiaries may make direct or indirect investments designed primarily to promote the public welfare, consistent with 12 USC 24(Eleventh) and its implementing regulation, 12 CFR 24. 2 The CRA regulatory provisions applicable to national banks are codified at 12 CFR 25. The nearly identical regulatory provisions applicable to FSAs are codified at 12 CFR 195. 3 Under 12 CFR 163.170(c), an FSA is required to maintain complete and accurate records of all of its business transactions. 4 The standards for FSAs making community development investments under section 5(c)(3)(A) of the HOLA are explained in an opinion letter of the Chief Counsel of the OTS, dated May 10, 1995. This letter is still applicable to FSAs, with the following modifications based on application of law. First, at the time of the May 10, 1995 letter, the applicable statutory reference was section 5(c)(3)(B) of the HOLA. Subsequently, the statutory citation was changed to section 5(c)(3)(A) of the HOLA, Therefore, the letter now should be read to incorporate this citation change. Second, the May 10, 1995, letter included a standard that required an investing association that does not qualify for "expedited treatment" to provide notice to the appropriate OTS Regional Director before making the investment. The OCC, in 2015, integrated prior OTS regulations with OCC regulations to conform applicable rules and procedures for processing filings related to the corporate activities and transactions of national banks and FSAs. As part of this integration, the concept of "expedited treatment" was replaced by the concept of an "eligible savings association" as defined in 12 CFR 5.3(g). Under 12 CFR 5.13, an "eligible savings association" may receive expedited review of its filings. See OCC Bulletin 2015-28. Accordingly, the May 10, 1995 letter should be read to incorporate the "eligible savings association standard." Lastly, the reference to "OTS Regional Director" should be replaced with OCC Community Affairs Department. 5 The Small Cities Program refers to the state administration of CDBG funds to "nonentitlement areas," as defined in the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. See 42 USC 5301 et seq. An FSA may invest in a limited partnership, limited liability company, or another type of community economic development entity (CEDE) that makes multiple investments in diverse locations. The OCC will not object to the FSA's investment in such a CEDE if the CEDE's investments that are outside a CDBG entitlement community, outside a non-entitlement community that has not been specifically excluded by the state in its statewide submission for CDBG funds, or outside an area that participates in the Small Cities Program, do not exceed 10 percent of all the CEDE's investments. In that situation, however, all of the investments of that CEDE must meet the other standards listed above. 6 This is consistent with the OCC's position that a national bank's public welfare investments should be structured in a manner that does not expose the bank to unlimited liability, under 12 CFR 24.4(b). 7 See 12 CFR 32. National BanksShow National banks may make investments that are primarily designed to promote the public welfare under the investment authority in 12 USC 24 (Eleventh) (PDF) and the implementing regulation, 12 CFR 24. This authority allows banks to make investments if those investments primarily benefit low- and moderate-income individuals, low- and moderate-income areas, or other areas targeted by a government entity for redevelopment, or if the investments would receive consideration under 12 CFR 25.23 (the Community Reinvestment Act regulation) as a "qualified investment." Examples of public welfare investments include those supporting affordable housing and other real estate development, providing equity for start-up and small business expansion, and revitalizing or stabilizing a government-designated area. If you need additional assistance, please call the Community Affairs Department at (202) 649-6420 or contact your District Community Affairs Officer. Common 12 CFR 24 Questions and Answers These questions and answers are listed here to provide guidance on national bank investments using the public welfare authority or other appropriate national bank authority. After-the-Fact Notification Calculating Aggregate Outstanding Investments When Determining the 12 CFR 24 Investment Limits Calculating Capital and Surplus When Determining the 12 CFR 24 Investment Limits CRA Regulation and Public Welfare Investments Direct Versus Indirect Investments in CEDEs Formation of Subsidiary CDCs Government Targeted Areas Legal Authority for Community Development Investments Legal Authority for Investments in Subsidiary Community Development Entities and New Markets Tax Credits Legal Lending Limits and Public Welfare Investments Maintaining Investment Files Minority- and Women-Owned Banks and Thrifts Requesting an Increase in the Part 24 Investment Limits National Bank Community Development Investment "At a Glance" Charts The charts list national bank investments made under the 12 CFR 24 authority. Second Quarter 2019 (April 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019) (PDF) and Excel Spreadsheet (XLSX) First Quarter 2019 (January 1, 2019 - March 31, 2019) (PDF) and Excel Spreadsheet (XLSX) Annual 2018 (January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018) (PDF) and Excel Spreadsheet (XLSX) Archive (Pre-2016) Community Development Investment Precedent Letters The OCC posts its precedent setting community development investment letters in the Electronic Interpretations and Actions section of the OCC's website. These investments were made consistent with the 12 CFR 24 authority and reflect precedent setting actions that are consistent with the public welfare and other requirements of the regulation. Quick Reference Guide to Public Welfare Investments (PDF) The guide describes the guidelines for community development investments covered by 12 CFR 24. It gives an easy-to-follow list of requirements and examples of how banks make investments. Regulation W Special Analysis: Impact on National Bank Community Development Corporations (CDC) (PDF) The report provides guidance for national bank public welfare investments under 12 USC 24 (Eleventh) and 12 CFR 24 that: (1) present issues under sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act, and (2) involve a holding company's transfer of an interest in its CDC to one or more subsidiary banks. Public Welfare Investments Authority and Regulation 12 USC 24 (Eleventh) (PDF) 12 CFR 24 Regulation CD-1 Investment Submission Form for 12 CFR 24 Investments Requiring Prior OCC Approval Under 12 CFR 24 (PDF) OCC Bulletin 2009-14 PublicationsShow The OCC conducts best practice research and highlights examples of public welfare investments and community development best practices related to national bank and thrift investments. Those examples are described in the following Community Developments Fact Sheets, Community Developments Insights,Community Development Investments, and video. Community Developments Fact Sheets on Public Welfare Investment and Related Investment Topics Bank-Owned Community Development Corporations CRA: Community Development Loans Investments and Services Investing in Wind Energy under the Public Welfare Investment Authority Low Income Housing Tax Credits Multibank Partnerships for Community Development Finance Public Welfare Investments Fact Sheet Public Welfare Investments in Solar Energy Facilities Using Renewable Energy Investment Tax Credit SBA's Small Business Investment Company Program Community Developments Insights Reports on Public Welfare Investment Topics Community Development Loan Funds: Partnership Opportunities for Banks Historic Tax Credits: Bringing New Life to Older Communities Low-Income Housing Tax Credits: Affordable Housing Investment Opportunities for Banks New Markets Tax Credits: Unlocking Investment Potential Property Disposition: Exploring Different Approaches for Preserving Affordable Housing Opportunities Small Business Investment Companies: Investment Option for Banks Expanding Internet Access: Bank Financing for Rural Broadband Initiatives (November 2018): This edition of highlights how national banks and federal savings associations can help rural communities across the nation gain reliable, high-speed internet access through the development of broadband networks. Expanding Housing Opportunities: Single-Family Rehabilitation Financing Programs (February 2018): Learn how banks are revitalizing communities by leveraging federal and government sponsored enterprise loan programs as well as tax credits to support community rehabilitation financing initiatives. Preserving Affordable Housing: Innovative Partnerships (March 2017): This newsletter describes the innovative approaches that national banks and federal savings associations are using to help preserve the nation's supply of affordable multifamily rental properties, ranging from predevelopment financing to new debt products and mission-driven equity investment structures. Financing Health Centers: Supporting Community Wellness (June 2016). Articles discuss partnerships banks are forming to help finance the construction and expansion of community health centers. The articles provide an overview of the financing environment and describe the tools available to banks interested in health center financing. Financing Business Development and Expansion in Rural America (November 2013): This issue focuses on initiatives that have allowed banks to expand their financing for small business development in rural areas across America. Investing in Wind Energy Using the Public Welfare Investment Authority (Fall 2013): This issue examines how banks can be a source of financing for facilities that generate renewable wind energy. Investing in Solar Energy Using the Public Welfare Investment Authority (July 2011): This issue highlights the innovative investments national banks have made in solar energy-producing facilities using their public welfare investment authority. Public Welfare Investments: A Catalyst for Community Development (Fall 2010) The articles in this issue highlight community development investing in the common types of public welfare investments; compare the public welfare investment authority provisions with CRA; and explain the public welfare investment submission process, as well as documentation requirements for public welfare investments. Revitalizing Communities Using the Public Welfare Investment Authority Video - This brief video describes the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's role in administering the Public Welfare Investment Authority and encouraging participation in the New Markets Tax Credit program. Related News and Issuances 01/25/2018 NR 2018-6 Agencies to Give Favorable Community Reinvestment Act Consideration to Revitalization Activities in Disaster Areas Affected by Hurricane Maria 11/01/2013 NR 2013-170 OCC Newsletter Focuses on Public Welfare Investments in Wind Energy Projects 02/27/2013 NR 2013-34 Comptroller Speaks to Members of the National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1563
__label__cc	0.548711	0.451289	What Is a Couple's Massage? By: Alana Vye How to De-Stress Your Girlfriend Side Effects of Certain Dri What Are the Benefits of Aromatherapy Facials? Facial Electrotherapy Negative Effects of Endermologie Jupiterimages/Stockbyte/Getty Images Couples massage is when two people are massaged in the same room. You each have a separate table, and the massage therapist will let you know how to lie down. Undergarments may be kept on. The masseuse will then drape both of you with towels for modesty, uncovering one part of the body at a time. Some spas offer packages where the couple can take advantage of showers and Jacuzzis afterwards, or treats such as champagne and strawberries. Couples massage typically uses the Swedish or deep-tissue technique. Scented oils may also be used -- if you would like to select a certain scent, let your masseuse know. Hot stone massage is also possible, but some spas do not offer this to two people in the same room, as it may lead to overheating. The massages will not necessarily be synchronized, but a similar technique will be used. Talking to the therapist isn't part of the procedure, though you should feel free to talk to your partner. The masseuse may ask you how a certain touch feels. Do communicate if a certain technique is painful, too hard, too soft or otherwise uncomfortable. American Spa: Protocol for Couples Massage SpaFinder: Couples Massage SpaFinder: Search Alana Vye is a Canadian writer living abroad. She had a Bachelor of Arts in English literature from the University of Toronto and has worked in online marketing and publicity. She's also an avid traveler who has visited Asia, Europe and Central America.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1566
__label__cc	0.561186	0.438814	Dub Federation x Regional and National History x clear all Russian and Eastern European History Dub Federation Overview page. Subjects: Music. MERC recording artists whose career with that label saw the release of ‘Space Funk’ and ‘Love Inferno’. The group, which split at the beginning of 1994, comprised Andy Ellison, Pete ... The Soviet Union: triumph, decline, and fall Geoffrey Hosking. in Russian History March 2012; p ublished online September 2013 . Chapter. Subjects: Russian and Eastern European History. 5140 words. ‘The Soviet Union: triumph, decline and fall’ begins the end World War II, resulting in the USSR gaining an ‘outer empire’ in Central Europe and the Balkans and building Soviet-style... Daisy S. Lampkin Davis W. Houck and David E. Dixon. in Women and the Civil Rights Movement, 1954-1965 January 2008; p ublished online March 2014 . Chapter. Subjects: History of the Americas. 1684 words. Born on August 9, 1883, in Washington D.C., Daisy Adams Lampkin was a lifelong activist, organizer, and fundraiser. Dubbed “Mrs. NAACP,” Lampkin began her career in social justice as a... Go to University Press of Mississippi » abstract WINGO Politics Jocelyn Olcott. in International Women's Year September 2017; p ublished online June 2017 . Chapter. Subjects: Modern History (1700 to 1945); History of the Americas. 6279 words. This chapter examines the organizational and geopolitical rivalries that gave rise to IWY. It considers how long-simmering ideological tensions between the International Council of Women...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1569
__label__wiki	0.79526	0.79526	Deceased Characters, Characters, Enchanted Forest Characters, Once Upon a Time Characters Season Two Characters Enchanted Forest Character Stabbed by Jack with a sword coated with poison Giants' lair See "Family" Only appearance: "Tiny" It is the labor that makes us what we are, not the fruit that it yields. —Arlo to Anton src Arlo is a character on ABC's Once Upon a Time. He débuts, with his only appearance, in the thirteenth episode of the second season and is portrayed by guest star Abraham Benrubi. Arlo lives on top of a beanstalk with his other fellow giants growing and harvesting magic beans. Due to the selfishness of humans, who used the beans to conquer other worlds in the past, they no longer trade them as merchandise. Following another harvest of magic beans, Arlo and his brothers, Abraham, Andre and Argyle, prepare to have a large feast in celebration. They wait for their last brother, Anton, to join them for the meal. Before eating, Arlo makes a speech praising the giants' success in harvesting beans. Only Anton fails to understand the purpose of having beans that they do not use, which Arlo stresses is so that humans don't get their hands on them. He notices Anton possesses a golden harp instrument from their treasure room and shows disdain when Abraham deliberately crushes it. Much later, Arlo discovers that Anton went down to the beanstalk and is trying to rob the treasury for some humans. Suddenly, they both notice the sentry birds, which are used to signal intruders, have been released into the sky. From the beanstalk, an army is led up to their home by none other than Prince James and Jack, the humans that Anton befriended. Since Arlo refuses to give them the beans, they attack with poisoned swords. As his giant folk are taken down one by one, he orders Anton to destroy all the beans so humans cannot use them for evil means. While his brother is away, Arlo is wounded by Jack's poisoned sword. He returns the favor by stabbing her with the same weapon, but begins perishing quickly from the poison. As Arlo takes his last breaths of life, he hands Anton the very last cutting of a beanstalk and pleads for him to grow new magic beans in the future. ("Tiny") Unnamed Parents † Abraham † Arlo † Argyle † Andre † Unnamed Sibling/s † Solid lines denote parent-child blood relationships Dashed lines denote marriage relationships that result in offspring † denotes the deceased His casting call describes him as "about 40 years old, tall and fat, and also wise, spiritual, and fatherly."[1] Once Upon a Time: Season Two "Broken": "We Are Both": "Lady of the Lake": "The Crocodile": "The Doctor": "Tallahassee": "Child of the Moon": "Into the Deep": "Queen of Hearts": "The Cricket Game": "The Outsider": Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent "In the Name of the Brother": "Tiny": "Manhattan": "The Queen Is Dead": "The Miller's Daughter": "Welcome to Storybrooke": "Selfless, Brave and True": "Lacey": "The Evil Queen": "Second Star to the Right": "And Straight On 'Til Morning": Absent Appears Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent ↑ Once Upon a Time - Episode 2.13 - Role of Arlo being cast. SpoilerTV (November 20, 2012). Anton \| Arlo \| Abraham \| Argyle \| Andre Retrieved from "https://onceuponatime.fandom.com/wiki/Arlo?oldid=889397" Enchanted Forest Characters	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1574
__label__cc	0.582752	0.417248	Fish-Man Island Arc Chapters Revision as of 15:29, December 9, 2018 by Vrytin (Talk \| contribs) Hody Jones Chapter Info Japanese Title: ホーディ・ジョーンズ Romanized Title: Hōdi Jōnzu Viz Title: Episode 530 (p. 2-17) Chapter Chronology Chapter 611 is titled "Hody Jones". "Karoo Does Figure Skating with Penguins" requested by Takeru Isaka (井坂尊) (Real Name). More of the New Fish-Man Pirates are introduced, while Luffy and his group arrive at Pappag's house and meet up with Nami. King Neptune makes his first appearance and invites Luffy and his crew to his palace, much to Camie and Pappag's shock. Back with the New Fish-Man Pirates, Hody Jones says that he will make everyone see that fishmen are the ultimate race. The chapter begins in Noah, where people are seen escaping onto a ship. Someone gives an order for the men to be quiet and board the ship. One man says they were able to escape before they were found. Another voice says they are never coming back to Fish-Man Island again and they should abandon all hope of ever entering the Mermaid Cafe. The captain, pirate "Crab-Hand" Gyro, a pirate from South Blue, remarks how terrible their trip has been, recalling getting attacked by the kraken and then ambushed by the New Fish-Man Pirates and being forced to join them. One of his crew comes up to him in tears saying he had always dreamed of going to the Mermaid Cafe. His captain tells him to abandon all hope, saying they were lucky to escape with their lives. Next, Jones is seen asking if the crew had escaped, to which a subordinate replied that they had. Jones and his officers are then shown, talking about what to do about the human crew. Ikaros asks if he could take care of the crew. Jones says no and takes a few pills from a bowl. His muscle mass then expands and his eyes change. The scene then changes to Pappag's house. Pappag is bragging how on Fish-Man Island he is the president and celebrity designer of the Criminal Brand Company. He goes on to say how he will open up shops all over the world and then mentions something about approaching Doskoi Panda. He then starts sobbing as Luffy had noticed something and was starting to talk over him. Camie tells Luffy that there is a Criminal shop on the first floor and realizes that someone is getting excited inside. A voice is then heard complaining about the store's high prices. They go inside and see Nami negotiating with the clerk, asking for less than half price for the clothes. Usopp is not surprised to see she is the one complaining. Luffy calls out to her, and Nami is happy to see him and Camie. The clerk is relieved to see Pappag and tells him about the unhappy customer. Nami picks up the starfish by the cheek and asks him why the prices are so high. Pappag explains it is since Criminal is a brand name and he is popular designer. Nami demands a discount. Pappag tells her that he owes them for what they did two years ago, so she can take everything she wants for free. Nami, Luffy, Usopp, and Brook then proceed to empty the store of all merchandise, while Pappag yells at them to show restraint. There is then a commotion outside. One of Pappag's employees runs in, saying there trouble. Someone, described only as "you know who", was coming from the Ryugu Palace. They look up in the sky to see a whale. Camie and Pappag instantly recognize the person, Camie stating this is the first time she has seen him in person. One person wonders why he came alone instead of bringing the army with him. People wonder if the country is in peril or if pirates have invaded the island. Someone yells for an evacuation. The man in question turned out to be King Neptune, riding on his whale, Hoe. Usopp comments on Neptune's size, Brook says he prefers mermaids, Luffy remarks how weird looking the Merman is. Pappag tugs at Luffy's face, asking if he knew how rude he was being. Nami comments on how cute the whale looks. Neptune approaches the pirates, much to the surprise of the locals. Neptune asks Megalo (the shark that the Straw Hats had freed from the kraken) if he had the right people. The shark nods and Nami recognizes him from earlier. Neptune calls out to the crew, calling them "Straw Hat humans", and invites them to Ryugu Palace. Camie and Pappag are shocked out of their minds but Luffy seems confused. The scene then changes back to the pirates from the beginning of the chapter. Someone on the ship is shouting for them to hurry up or they will be noticed. Someone else says that it is hard to catch a current in the Deep Sea and adds that they should have fixed the ship with a paddle. Two crew members notice something in front of the ship. It is Hody Jones. Jones holds up his wrists to show he is handcuffed. Ikaros Much comments on how the Energy Steroid is a real treasure. Meanwhile, Jones has slammed into the ship and has bored a hole in the port side hull of the ship. One pirate calls for them to take out the fish-man, as he is all alone. Jones then bursts up through the deck, catching a crew member in his teeth and sending two others flying. Gyro then states he has fought fishmen before and overcame everything in front of him to come this far. He attacks Jones with his claw and Jones bites off part of Gyro's arm, breaking the claw. The crew then fires on the fish-man, but he emerges largely unscathed. He then bites into the mast of the ship and throws it away. A crew member realizes why Jones wore the handcuffs, to show that he could beat them without using his hands. Zeo, while holding an Energy Steroid, states that fishmen are naturally born with ten times the strength of humans. One Energy Steroid raises their power two-fold, and taking two would boost their power another two-fold, so four-fold, and since Jones took four, he is at least 160 times stronger than a normal human. In exchange, part of their life is shaved away. They do not care, as they will carry out their plans without the fear of death. Jones goes on to talk about how Fisher Tiger's life was destroyed by humans, as was Arlong's will. He goes on to say that the fishmen will end their dark history in this generation. The mast that was bitten off is now thrown upside down back through the deck, impaling the ship which is now trapped in a bubble. As he breaks off his handcuffs, Jones gives the order for the bubble to be sent back up to the New World, stating with some disappointment that the whole crew did not die. He says he needs them alive, he wants them to go back up to the surface and tell the humans what happened to them and who did it, and spread fear. He then declares that they will steal back Fish-Man Island, what he calls the center of the world, from Neptune, and pull all the humans down to the abyss that is the bottom of the sea, and teach them that fishmen are the supreme race. Chapter Notes Hody Jones and his officers make their first full appearance. Pappag's mansion is shown. King Neptune makes his first appearance and his whale, Hoe, is introduced as well. Nami reunites with the crew. The New Fishmen Pirates use a drug called "Energy Steroid". Hody plans to take Fish-Man Island by force. Luffy and his crew are invited to the Ryugu Palace by King Neptune himself. The shark saved from the Kraken is named Megalo. first introduction Gyro Pirates New Fish-Man Pirates Dosun Ikaros Much Camie Pappag Ryugu Palace Megalo Karoo (cover) Arc Navigation Fish-Man Island Arc Manga Chapters Manga Volumes Anime Episodes Retrieved from "https://onepiece.fandom.com/wiki/Chapter_611?oldid=1548865"	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1576
__label__cc	0.566792	0.433208	Arista’s Video Projection Mapping Turnkey System Turns Heads at LDI PLSN Staff • Projection Connection News • December 5, 2019 FREMONT, CA – Arista Corporation, recognized globally as a leading Pro AV manufacturer of video wall LCD displays, AV extenders, matrix switchers, AV MultiViewers, and related products for the AV installation and industrial markets, attracted record crowds to its booth during the recent LDI show—thanks to the company’s surprisingly compact and capable video projection mapping system. Combined with the creative and technical knowhow of Arista’s partner Blockhouse Media, the Arista booth was a continually changing collage of images, video, and color that re-defined the capabilities of projection mapping technology. More details from Arista (www.aristaproav.com): Arista’s Projection Mapping Technology leapfrogs other industry offerings. The system greatly simplifies connectivity with its support of popular formats including SDVoE, DisplayPort, HDMI, HDBaseT, and 10/100 LAN—incorporating digital and analog audio and video into one central distribution device. Equally compelling is the system’s integrated 4U rack mount computer named QuadMosaic. Powered by an Intel Xeon 10-core processor, it can be upgraded to a 22-core processor if more CPU horsepower is required. Combined, Arista’s video projection mapping system centralizes all operations crucial to a successful video projection mapping setup. Event planners and permanent venues are looking for the next generation of lighting technology—enter projection mapping. In the history of the lighting industry, never has lighting and video been incorporated as elegantly as is now available via projection mapping. The result is a far greater and immersive visual experience, with Arista playing a central role. Arista’s video projection mapping solutions allow for the best-in-class 3rd party elements, including software and hardware that, together, form an ideal turnkey solution with Arista being a key enabler. Arista is creating a consortium and alliance of partnerships—forming an entire ecosystem in the process—to bring together the hardware, software, and creative artists that can provide end-to-end projection mapping solutions. As a complementary element to its video projection mapping agenda, Arista also displayed its E-Vocal® Dante® audio products. Audio is a crucial part of the immersive picture and sound experience, so the company’s E-Vocal Duo, E-Vocal Duo+, and E-Vocal Myriad line of Dante products enable engineers and AV technicians to seamlessly integrate a wide range of audio sources into the video projection mapping experience. Reflecting on the success of the company’s showing at LDI 2019, Martin Fishman, Vice President of Arista, offered the following thoughts, “Arista attracted thousands of LDI attendees with new and informative technology design ideas. Designers and PRO AV companies are actively looking for the next breakthrough beyond the same old lighting ideas when it comes making their events and venues come alive—and Arista has a viable, comprehensive solution in its video projection mapping product. Video projection mapping is the ideal emerging platform that takes all the great lighting technologies of yesteryear and brings us into the next century. Countless LDI attendees told us they are looking for new technologies to make their future events far more engaging and have found our offerings to be a great solution.” The Arista Video Projection Mapping Turnkey System ranges in price depending upon the desired configuration. For additional information on this and the company’s E-Vocal Dante products, contact Arista Corporation at 510-226-1800.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0117.json.gz/line1584
__label__wiki	0.504235	0.504235	On-Screen Scientist Thoughts and Experiences of a Physicist and Software Writer Posts Tagged ‘Cossack’ The Sound of a Cannonball to the Gut: A Comparison of War and Peace Translations My last post was an exercise in closely comparing several English translations of the first sentence of Dostoyevsky’s Brothers Karamazov. I found it enlightening, not having realized just how many subtleties of meaning and chances for mistakes a single short passage could contain. I ended that post saying I might do something like it again. Sooner than I thought, here I am with another sentence analysis, a meatier study in more ways than one. In my current reading of Tolstoy’s War and Peace in Russian (I’m only about 180 pages into its 1200), I encountered a striking passage in a battle description, which led me to to look at a few English versions to see how it had been rendered by different translators. I saw significant differences, which seemed worth writing about. This time I am considering three published translations (plus two added at the end) and my own. The oldest English translation of the three is the one done by Aylmer and Louise Maude (1922–23). It is in the public domain and widely available. The next chronologically is by Anthony Briggs (2005), available in the Penguin edition. Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky (2007) have been translating all the big Russian novels to widespread, if not universal, acclaim. Theirs is published by Vintage Classics. Without going into detail about the part of the book in which the sentence occurs, I’ll set the scene merely by saying that Russian troops fighting a rearguard action in Austria have just come under attack by the French army. Quite implausibly, it seems to me, the commanding general has permitted a curious civil servant, a state auditor, to come ride along the battlefield with military officers to experience firsthand what it was like to be in a battle (an uncommonly dangerous one, at that, given the military situation). At this point in the book I can’t even tell where he is supposed to have come from. The action is occurring in Austria, but the auditor seems to speak Russian. I think the literary purpose of the auditor is to have someone present who is as new to the experience of battle as we the readers are. I should add that I haven’t read much further, so I can’t rule out the auditor’s later having some other role, which more fully explains his unlikely presence. Right before the passage to be analyzed, the auditor had asked what it was that had just hit the ground ahead of them, and he had been told it was a “French pancake,” a joking way of identifying it as a cannonball shot at them by the French. No mention of the sound accompanying the cannonball’s flight was made at this point, but presumably there had been more than visual evidence of its arrival for the auditor to have noticed it and naively asked what it was. After a few more words were spoken and a description given of what the auditor looked like as he spoke, the following event occurred, for which I first present the Russian text and then the four translations I’m considering. “Едва он договорил, как опять раздался неожиданно страшный свист, вдруг прекратившийся ударом во что-то жидкое, и ш-ш-ш-шлеп – казак, ехавший несколько правее и сзади аудитора, с лошадью рухнулся на землю.” Maudes He had hardly finished speaking when they again heard an unexpectedly violent whistling which suddenly ended with a thud into something soft . . . f-f-flop! and a Cossack, riding a little to their right and behind the accountant, crashed to earth with his horse. Hardly were these words out of his mouth when suddenly there came another terrible whoosh ending in a thudding splash into something soft, and with a great squelch a Cossack riding just behind him to the right toppled to the ground from his horse. Pevear and Volokhonsky (P&V) He had barely finished speaking when there came again an unexpected, dreadful whistle, suddenly ending in a thud against something liquid, and f-f-flop—a Cossack, riding a little to the right and behind the auditor, crashed to the ground with his horse. He had barely finished speaking when suddenly again a terrifying whistle was heard, abruptly ending with the sound of a violent impact into something liquid, and fffflop—a Cossack, riding a bit to the right and behind the auditor, crashed to the ground with his horse. Now let us proceed to examine the translations of this passage phrase by phrase. Briggs begins with “Hardly were these words out of his mouth…”. Everyone else, including me, says “He had barely [or hardly] finished speaking…”, which is just what the Russian says. I don’t know why Briggs chose to refer to the “these words” instead of the speaker, especially since the immediately preceding sentence talks about the auditor’s appearance, and doesn’t contain the last words he’d spoken at all. The first cannon ball shot in their vicinity was followed by another, which made itself known by the sound it made flying through the air. Maudes: ”…when they again heard an unexpectedly violent whistling” Briggs: ”…when suddenly there came another terrible whoosh” Pevear and Volokhonsky: ”…when there came again an unexpected, dreadful whistle,” Me: ”…when suddenly again a terrifying whistle was heard,” A fair amount of interpretation is required in translating this phrase, but let’s first consider the sound itself. Was it a “whistle” [or “whistling”], or was it a “whoosh”, as Briggs would have it? The Russian word translates as whistle. The word—svist, transliterated—even makes a whistling sound (just as whistle does). A little research online turned up this description of the cannonballs from Napoleon’s guns: “The cannonballs themselves were subsonic, and lobbed slowly through the air, loudly whistling as they approached.” So Briggs’s whoosh (a different sound) is misleading and not true to the reality of battle. By the way, “lobbed slowly” is compared to modern artillery shells. Those cannons had a range of nearly a mile, so the balls weren’t moving slowly by ordinary standards. Now let’s consider the adverb (неожиданно) rendered as “suddenly” or “unexpectedly” (turned into the adjective “unexpected” by P&V). The word can be translated either way, so we must consider the context. As I see it, when modifying a verb, the word basically corresponds to what we mean in English by out of the blue, which conveys both suddenness and unexpectedness. I checked a number of online Russian language dictionaries, and they had Russian words meaning quickly and suddenly (Быстро, внезапно) as the first definition. There is not even agreement among our translators as to whether the adverb in question modifies the verb (раздался) coming before it or the adjective (страшный) coming after it in the sentence, however. There is no article in Russian to make the choice unambiguous by preceding or following the adverb. The Maudes say the whistling was “unexpectedly violent.” The Maudes’ interpretation implies to me that a less violent whistling was to be expected. One might argue that, compared to the previous cannonball’s more distant whistling, the new one was unexpectedly violent, but the Maudes say that “they again heard an unexpectedly violent whistling,” as though it were unexpectedly violent for the second time. Or maybe it was just more violent than one could ever expect. But I don’t think the adverb is meant to modify the adjective in this phrase. Briggs’s rendering of the sudden onset of the sound is similar to mine. We both say “when suddenly.” His “another” and my “again” pretty much convey the same meaning, although my “again” emphasizes the temporal aspect, and his “another” the similarity of the sounds. The other two translators, by using the unexpected interpretation, downplay somewhat the startling effect of the sound, especially P&V, who transform the adverb into an adjective (unexpected) modifying the noun whistle. Only the Maudes and I actually mention that the whistling missile was heard. The Maudes say “they…heard,” while I, keeping with the passive voice used by Tolstoy, say “was heard.” There’s a difference, and it’s not as though Tolstoy couldn’t have said it the way the Maudes translated it. So I assume he wanted to convey the bursting forth of the sound without the distracting reference to who was hearing it. Below, I will make the point that I think there was one particular hearer Tolstoy had in mind, better left unspecified. Briggs and P&V just say the whistling sound “came,” suddenly in Briggs’s case. P&V don’t exactly say the sound came unexpectedly, just that it was an unexpected sound, which was being repeated. Was the cannon ball’s sound “violent,” “terrible,” “dreadful,” or “terrifying”? Violent seems to focus more on the physical characteristic of the sound, instead of the feeling it inspired, which the other adjectives point to. To me, terrible and dreadful don’t go far enough, considering the sudden death that the whistling ball could inflict on anyone it hit. I chose terrifying. Now we come to the part of the passage that struck me so forcefully. “… which suddenly ended with a thud into something soft…” “…ending in a thudding splash into something soft,” Pevear and Volokhonsky “… suddenly ending in a thud against something liquid,” “… abruptly ending with the sound of a violent impact into something liquid,” As I first read (translated) this phrase, it was the “into something liquid” that struck me. What does that mean? What liquid? Horse and rider crash to the ground. Then I remembered how much of our bodies are water. What would a cannonball to the gut sound like? Tolstoy is reporting the sound as he imagined (or perhaps knew from experience or from others’ descriptions) that it would be heard and interpreted by someone, qua sound, before the hearer had had a chance to consider what the impacted liquid might be. The adjective жидкое means liquid, not soft, as Briggs and the Maudes translate it. P&V say liquid, and I note that Volokhonsky is a native Russian speaker. She’s the one of the translating pair that goes through the Russian text first, with Pevear following to polish and clarify her English rendering. Which is to say, I think Volokhonsky is likely to have gotten this word right. I haven’t been able to find any Russian-English dictionary that says the word means soft. Furthermore, the Russian language dictionaries I checked only define it either as liquid (fluid) or as weak or thin, as in watered down. Briggs gives a nod to the liquid meaning by saying “thudding splash.” Tolstoy did not say splash or describe the actual sound beyond how the hearer interpreted it, however. I don’t know if the sound of a cannon ball hitting flesh or gut would be a splashing sound or not. It’s hitting a body that contains fluids, both in its tissues and, confined within membranes, in organs such as stomach and intestines. It’s not a pleasant thought, but I think Tolstoy means to jar us, as anyone hearing it for the first time would be jarred. In any case, I don’t believe a translator is justified in extrapolating to a very specific descriptive sound like splash when Tolstoy did not write it. I especially take issue with the use of the word “thud” to describe the impact of the cannon ball on the man’s body. A thud is a loud dull sound, like the sound a heavy book falling flat on a wooden floor makes, to take an example. Hitting a feather bed or a wedding cake or anything else soft (or liquid) does not produce a thud. Thudding splash doesn’t make sense. Thudding “against” makes sense for producing an actual thud, but doesn’t go with the idea of penetration into liquid. The Russian word in question is удар, which means a blow or violent collision, or the sound produced by such, which is the case here. By no means is thud the required translation of the word. My two Russian-English dictionaries have a couple or three inches devoted to the word in various phrases, and the word thud never appears as the translation. My English-Russian dictionary does not take thud back to удар. What the English translation should be depends on the context. If thud is rejected, what’s the alternative? I chose “sound of a violent impact.” That’s not as succinct, but it’s accurate and gives the reader a chance to take the meaning in. There isn’t always a single word to convey a meaning. Within the sentence, my choice sounds fine to me. I would add that, while I can imagine sounds that would make me think a projectile had penetrated something very juicy, I have trouble thinking of sounds that would make me think one had penetrated something “soft.” Note that a key word here is the “something” that is impacted whether it’s described as soft or liquid. It is presented this way to express a hearer’s interpretation of an unknown phenomenon, in which something has whistled past and evidently hit something else violently, something liquid. The explanation for the sequence of sounds (and realization of what the impacted “something” was) only comes when the attention turns to the crashing fall of Cossack and horse. It seems clear to me that there is one particular hearer in whose mind we are placed to hear the sound of impact and whose mind rushed to explain it as “the sound of a violent impact into something liquid” without at first realizing what that something was. Who else but the one who along with us, the readers, had never heard the sound a cannon ball makes upon hitting a human body, probably in the guts? The auditor! The hearer! To make things clear, I note that the Russian word used for auditor by Tolstoy (аудитор) is really the same as the English word (Latin root, of course), just with a Russian accent. This seems so obvious that it may have been remarked upon before, but I just discovered it on my own, so I’m enjoying it. The Maudes chose to render the word as “accountant”, thus missing the “clue.” Of course, I may find out that later in the book there is some additional need for the civil servant to have been an auditor in order to fulfill some role in his later brief appearance, which I can see is coming by use of the search feature in the iBooks app. Now we come to the end of the sentence. Maudes: “…f-f-flop! and a Cossack, riding a little to their right and behind the accountant, crashed to earth with his horse.” Briggs: “… and with a great squelch a Cossack riding just behind him to the right toppled to the ground from his horse.” “… and f-f-flop—a Cossack, riding a little to the right and behind the auditor, crashed to the ground with his horse.” “… and fffflop—a Cossack, riding a bit to the right and behind the auditor, crashed to the ground with his horse.” Let’s take care of the very last part of the sentence first. Three translators say “crashed to the ground [or earth] with his horse.” The other, Briggs, says “toppled to the ground from his horse.” How do we know which translation is correct? The Russian preposition by itself doesn’t tell us. But the ending of the Russian word for horse in the phrase puts it in the instrumental case, which unambiguously means with his horse. Had it been in the genitive case (different word ending), then from would have been correct. It’s a crashing down and not a mere toppling also. The fact that both man and horse must have been hit by the ball is made clear later, when the auditor sees the Cossack dead and the horse still writhing. Tolstoy indicates drawn out sounds by repeated letters, separated by hyphens. This is clear from other examples in the book. What does he mean to convey by ш-ш-ш-шлеп? Transliterated, this is shlop (or shlep), with a long drawn-out sh. It has to be the sound of something, but what? Is it also a recognized onomatopoeic word? Is it meant to be the sound of the ball passing through the Cossack’s body or the sound of the crash of horse and rider to the ground? I think the punctuation “…, and shlop—a Cossack…crashed…,” makes it natural to think that shlop is the sound of the crash to the ground. All the translators, except probably for Briggs, I think, have interpreted it that way. But why is it such a drawn out sound? Is the dash meant to indicate that the crash to the ground followed the shlop sound? Knowing what shlop means should help nail the interpretation down. Is shlop (шлеп) a word in Russian? Neither of the big Russian-English dictionaries I use have it, but they do contain two suggestive verbs and a noun that begin with shlop or schlep. The intransitive verb is translated as to fall with a plop or thud. We seem to be getting close here. Russian language dictionaries online do contain шлеп, and one of the definitions is the sound of such a fall, the other being the sound of a slap or smack. I’m about ready to say the case is closed, but I think there’s still a small amount of room for a different interpretation, which I believe Briggs has made. Briggs has the Cossack toppling “with a great squelch.” I was not familiar with squelch as a sound. One dictionary defines it as “a squishing noise,” which might suggest that Briggs was talking about the sound of the ball passing through the body. But listen to this other definition I found for squelch: “a sound of or as if of semiliquidmatter under suction — the squelch of mud.” Would a slap or smack describe a squelch? Briggs may well be meaning to express the sound of the ball exiting the body of the Cossack. Can we be sure that Tolstoy didn’t use the drawn out sh to express the passage through the body and the final shlop to be the sound of its emergence on the other side? Squelch doesn’t fit with crashing, or even toppling. So I’m guessing Briggs had in mind the sound of the cannonball emerging from the Cossack, since he has acknowledged the juiciness of the sounds by describing the impact as splashing. The rest of us decided to interpret the shlop as describing the fall and used an English onomatopoeic single-syllable noun ending in p. The Maudes and P&V presumably mean to use the same convention as Tolstoy for indicating drawn out sounds in writing “f-f-flop.” But to me that looks more like stuttering than drawing out the f. I went with “fffflop,” which I think anyone would interpret as drawing out the f. I was tempted to use fffflump (a dull heavy sound, as of a fall), since flop makes me think of soccer and basketball players flopping. But the rhyme of flop with shlop proved irresistible. There is a small puzzle associated with this analysis of the sounds. How did the horse get hit too? Did the ball hit it first but only with a glancing blow? Or did it pass through the Cossack and then hit the horse? Since the horse is later seen writhing on the ground, it must have received a substantial hit. Even if my interpretation of Briggs’s intent is correct and that interpretation of Tolstoy’s scene is correct, I would still find him to be greatly at fault for inserting his own specific description—“splashing thud” and “great squelch”—in place of Tolstoy’s way of presenting the events. It’s as though Briggs views the translator’s job to be rather like that of a writer adapting a novel to a screenplay, in which specific instructions have to be made on sound effects etc. At least the other translators are trying to stick to Tolstoy. I didn’t have access to the 1903 Constance Garnett translation when I started writing this, but now I do. It has been the most widely read version. I don’t think it’s worth rewriting the phrase-by-phrase analysis to include it, but I will say a few words about it. “He had hardly uttered the words when again there was a sudden terrible whiz, which ended abruptly in a thud into something soft, and flop—a Cossack, riding a little behind and to the right of the auditor, dropped from his horse to the ground.” I think Briggs may have consulted the Garnett translation while making his. Garnett also refers to the auditor’s “words,” and she is the only one except Briggs that incorrectly has the Cossack toppling from his horse instead of crashing down with his horse. Briggs also follows Garnett in reversing the order of “to the right and behind” from how it’s written in the Russian. Garnett, like Briggs, also was unaware that cannonballs whistled. She says “thud into something soft,” about which I have already expressed my opinion. I do like her “ended abruptly,” and had already chosen similar wording before I saw hers. As usual, I might add, Garnett’s translation flows well, which is nothing to sneeze at, even when it contains mistakes and deviates from the style of the original. Now I also have Ann Dunnigan’s 1968 (Signet) translation, which I’ll briefly mention. Dunnigan “He had hardly uttered the words when again there was the sudden, terrifying whistling sound, abruptly ending with a thud as something soft was struck—pl—op!—and a Cossack riding a little to their right and behind the auditor fell to the ground with his horse.” Dunnigan probably consulted Garnett’s translation, as her beginning “He had hardly uttered the words when again there was…” is word for word the same (and at variance from the literal Russian). She substitutes “the sudden terrifying whistling sound” for “a sudden terrible whiz.” The “whistling” is an improvement, and she chose “terrifying” and “abruptly ending” just as I did. She also makes it unanimous for the use of thud to describe the ball’s impact sound. Dunnigan, unlike Garnett and Briggs, has the horse correctly falling with the Cossack. Her placement of “pl—op!” makes it seem she intends to associate the sound with the impact rather than the fall, but the word doesn’t fit that interpretation. About that thud. Is it possible that all the translators considered here just followed Garnett in using this word, thinking perhaps that the common idea of a thud must be too limited? I’m just baffled by splashing thud, thud into something soft, and thud against something liquid. It’s like a placeholder word that never gets replaced. Am I wrong about what a thud is? Cannonballs could literally knock a person’s head off. Are we to suppose they would make a thud against a human body? I think the word thud destroys the intent of the author by introducing an inappropriate sort of sound (one that imparts a note of finality) into the reader’s mind. When followed by “into something soft,” which adds nothing one can imagine hearing, the supposed thud is logically negated, and the reader’s mind must jump to information (soft target) that is not in the domain of the senses, instead of taking in the sound of an “impact into something liquid.” Now I’m trying to imagine the sound a cannonball hitting me in the breastbone, as opposed to the gut, would make. Wouldn’t that make a loud crack rather than a thud? Even if we could think of a way a cannonball hitting a human being would make a thud, which I doubt, that doesn’t mean that thud should be used in translating this particular sentence. OK, I’ll say no more about it. Let no one be under the illusion that I spend this much time on every sentence I read. It would take me years to read War and Peace in Russian at that pace, assuming I could ever finish. 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__label__cc	0.729598	0.270402	PediatricEducation.org™ Pediatric digital library intended to serve as a source of continuing pediatric education, curated by Donna M. D'Alessandro M.D. and Michael P. D'Alessandro M.D. Cases by Age Cases by Disease Cases by Specialty Cases by Symptom Pediatric DDX Cases by Date Educational Uses How Does Gaucher Disease Present? Posted on December 9, 2019 by Pediatric Education Patient Presentation A child with a rare disease presented in clinic for well child care and the mother reminded the pediatrician of another family she had taken care of while a resident. This family had come from another state to attend a professional conference and see their extended family. Their infant son came to the emergency room of the children’s hospital because of breathing difficulties and was noted to have hepatosplenomegaly and developmental delay. He was admitted to the intensive care unit because of poor respiratory effort and new onset seizures. He was eventually diagnosed with Gaucher Disease but at that time there was no treatment available. The pediatrician remembers the conversation when the family was told and the grief yet calmness on the mother’s face. She was a strong and practical woman, who took her time asking questions, but eventually keyed in on how she could get her baby home to die. The pediatrician had been tasked with arranging the medical transport and remembered the mother putting a special blanket over the child as they left the unit to travel to the airport. Gaucher disease (GD) was first described by Philippe Gaucher in 1882. It was the first lysosomal storage disease (LSD) described and is the comparison prototype for many variations and their treatment. There are about 50 LSD and more well-known ones include Fabry, Niemann-Pick and Pompe diseases. LSDs currently have more than 300 different enzymes or membrane proteins affected which cause central nervous system and visceral disease. Overall the frequency of LSDs in aggregate is 1:3000 – 7000 live births. GD has an estimated prevalence of 1:57,000 – 111,000. It is higher within the Ashkenazi Jewish population (~1:850). GD is an autosomal recessive disease whose main enzyme defect is acid β-glucosidase which causes accumulation of glucosylceramide, an indigestible lipid. This occurs in macrophage-lineage organs. Activated macrophages also affect a number of inflammatory pathways. Therefore organ systems are affected by lipid accumulation but also inflammation. Primary systems affected are the liver, spleen, bone marrow, lungs and central nervous system but other systems are also affected depending on the phenotype. Learning Point GD diagnosis may not occur until later ages when clinical manifestations occur. Splenomegaly is the presenting symptom for 95-99% of patients depending on the age. Diagnosis is by showing deficient enzyme activity in an appropriate tissue such as peripheral blood leukocytes. Genotyping can be helpful to help determine natural history and for genetic counseling. Genetic screening of high risk populations such as Ashkenazi Jews is performed as is newborn screening in certain US states. There are 3 types of GD. GD type 1 95% of cases Sometimes described as adult disease but usually diagnosed by age 20 because of some symptoms in childhood especially hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, and bone disease Clinical manifestations include hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, avascular bone disease or bone marrow fibrosis, delayed puberty, delayed growth, and pancytopenia Acute neuronopathic GD Newborns and infant Severely affected with oculomotor, brainstem problems, hypotonia, spasticity and seizures. Lung involvement with respiratory distress is common. Usually die within 2 years Chronic neuronopathic disease with 3 of its own subtypes Clinical manifestations include hepatosplenomegaly, poor growth, delayed puberty, ocular (especially saccadic movement) and cerebral involvement. May also affect other organs such as the heart GD was the first lysosomal disease treated by enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) used mainly for Type 1. It’s availability came not long after the patient encounter above. ERT uses a mannose receptor which then allows delivery of the enzyme to the lysosomes. Unfortunately enzymes are large molecules and are not capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier and therefore are not effective against neurological manifestations of GD. Response to ERT is measured by changes in spleen and liver sizes which are sensitive indicators. Gene therapy is being tried for Type II as well. Questions for Further Discussion 1. What is in the differential diagnosis of splenomegaly? A review can be found here 2. What is in the differential diagnosis of hepatomegaly? A review can be found here 3. What is in the differential diagnosis of anemia? A review can be found here 4. What is in the differential diagnosis of thrombocytopenia? A review can be found here 5. What is in the differential diagnosis of lymphopenia? A review can be found here Disease: Gaucher’s Disease Symptom/Presentation: Genetic Disorder \| Inborn Error of Metabolism \| Mass or Swelling \| Respiratory Distress Specialty: Genetics \| Medical History \| Palliative Care \| Critical Care Age: Infant To view pediatric review articles on this topic from the past year check PubMed. Evidence-based medicine information on this topic can be found at SearchingPediatrics.com and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Information prescriptions for patients can be found at MedlinePlus for these topics: Gaucher Disease and Lipid Metabolism Disorders. To view current news articles on this topic check Google News. To view images related to this topic check Google Images. To view videos related to this topic check YouTube Videos. Di Rocco M, Andria G, Deodato F, Giona F, Micalizzi C, Pession A. Early diagnosis of Gaucher disease in pediatric patients: proposal for a diagnostic algorithm. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2014;61(11):1905-1909. doi:10.1002/pbc.25165 Gupta P, Pastores G. Pharmacological treatment of pediatric Gaucher disease. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol. 2018;11(12):1183-1194. doi:10.1080/17512433.2018.1549486 Grabowski GA. Gaucher disease and other storage disorders. Hematol Am Soc Hematol Educ Program. 2012;2012:13-18. doi:10.1182/asheducation-2012.1.13 Donna M. D’Alessandro, MD Professor of Pediatrics, University of Iowa Additional pediatric resources: GeneralPediatrics.com SearchingPediatrics.com Virtual Pediatric Hospital Follow PediatricEducation.org via Email To read previous cases use the case archives: Cases by Age, Cases by Disease, Cases by Specialty, Cases by Symptom, Cases by Date. 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