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__label__wiki	0.738765	0.738765	Ellen Jansen Ellen Jansen Biography ( 1992 - ) First published on:July 5, 2019 by Jorden Facts of Ellen Jansen Birth Nation: 5 Feet 10 Inch Famous Name Past Team Position in Team Ajax and Dutch national team. Started career as Niek Haafkes Ellen Jansen is a professional Dutch football player who currently plays for the Netherlands national football team as their forward. She also plays for the AFC Ajax Vrouwen and previously she played for the FC Twente. Ellen made her national team debut in 2010 in the 2010 International Women's Football Tournament of City of São Paulo. 27-year-old Dutch football player Ellen Jansen is currently playing for her national team which is also the finalist of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. Ellen's net worth is estimated at around $1 million as of 2019. Ellen Jansen Personal Life; Who is her Boyfriend? Ellen Jansen is a beautiful football star player who is currently involved in a romantic relationship with her boyfriend Niek Haafkes. As per some sources, the love birds are together for around seven years. Despite being in a love affair for a long time the couple isn't married or engaged till date. Ellen's boyfriend Niek is the owner of BN Media. Jansen with her boyfriend Nick at Noorderzon Festival Groningen SOURCE: Instagram Jansen shares a lot of happy moments with her boyfriend on her official social accounts which shows that they both have a great bonding in their love life. Ellen with her boyfriend Nick at Daaibooi Beach SOURCE: Instagram Ellen and her boyfriend Nick might be planning to get married soon since their relationship seems to be long-lasting. She often goes outing with her boyfriend to different places. Jansen has a perfectly curved body shape and has a lovely and cute smile. Ellen Jansen happy moments with her boyfriend Nick SOURCE: Instagram As far as her social media presence is concerned, she is an active user of social media and regularly updates her activities for her fans. Ellen Jansen Body Measurements 27 years old Ellen Jansen is a popular football star who currently weighs about 67 kg and she is 1.78 meters (5 ft 10 in) tall in height. Ellen Jansen Earnings; Know about her Salary and Net Worth Reportedly, Ellen Jansen is among the best female football players so it is obvious that her earnings are quite higher. The exact details about her career earnings is not available but is estimated to be around $3 million. Jansen has collected a quite good amount from her professional career and her net worth is estimated at around $1 million as of 2019. She plays for Netherlands national team and the Ajax club so she receives a salary from her national team as well as from her club. A post shared by Ellen Jansen (@ellenjansen17) on May 29, 2019 at 8:20am PDT Jansen might receive a salary of around $50,000 from her club career and the salary doesn't include bonuses and endorsement money. Since the players earn a nice amount from endorsements and after adding her bonus amount and endorsement earning, her annual salary might reach over $100,000. Furthermore. she is also a member of the Netherlands national team and her national team provides a salary of above $30,000. Currently, her national team is in the finals of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup and if they win the final match against the United States led by Alex Morgan her net worth will rise since the winning team will take home around $4 million. The exact information regarding the endorsement deals, bonuses, and personal assets are still under review. Ellen Jansen Childhood, Early Life, Parents, and Siblings Ellen Jansen was born on October 6th, 1992, in Markelo, which is a village in the Dutch province of Overijssel of Netherlands. Jansen's ethnicity is white whereas her nationality is Dutch. Information regarding her parents, siblings, and childhood are still under review. As per some of the sources, she started playing football since her early days. Ellen Jansen Professional Career Netherland's national team has reached the finals of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup and her national team is led by her captain Sari van Veenendaal. Some of her teammates who are currently practicing for the finals of the 2019 World Cup are Inessa Kaagman, Lieke Martens, Victoria Pelova. forward FC Twente Dutch football player AFC Ajax Vrouwen Netherlands national football team 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup 2010 International Women's Football Tournament Journey Newson Journey Newson UFC Earnings and Upcoming Bout; His Relationship Status, Girlfriend, Family, and Personal Life Mario Bautista 1993 - Mario Bautista UFC Career Stats and Earnings; How much does he Earn per fight? Tony Gravely Tony Gravely UFC Stats, Earnings, and Net worth; How is his Married Life with Kayla Gravely? Sammy Watkins Sammy Watkins Signed a 3-year/ $48 million Contract; What is his annual salary? Married Life and Children David Wells David Wells' Net worth in 2020 is $20 Million; How is his Married life with wife Nina Fisher Wells? Andrea Lee Andrea Lee's UFC Record and Earnings; How much does she Earn? Her Married Life with Donny Aaron and Controversies Steve Canal Steve Canal- former Basketball player is now popular as 'Mr. Entrepreneur'; What is he into currently? Karen Stack Umlauf Karen Stack Umlauf- Chicago Bulls’ First Female Assistant Coach; How much does she Earn? Her Husband, Daughters, and Marital Life Juan Adams 1992 - Juan Adams competes in UFC's heavyweight division; His UFC Earnings, Salary, Relationship Status, Girlfriend, and Family Marlon Vera Marlon Vera- UFC's Bantamweight Fighter; How much does he Earn from the Promotion? Is he Married? Children and Family Dan Ige How much is Dan Ige's net worth in 2020? Is he married? Niele Ivey 1977 - Niele Ivey's Salary and Earnings as an assistant coach for the Memphis Grizzlies; Who is she Married to?	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1609
__label__cc	0.58902	0.41098	Yet another critical iOS 11 bug can easily cause crashes of numerous messaging apps iOS 12 can’t come soon enough, as the already bug-ridden iOS 11 exhibits weird and glitchy behavior again if your iPhone receives a message with a specific Indian symbol. It’s 2018, and Verizon is updating the 2016 Moto G4 Play to 2016’s Android Nougat Published on 15 February 2018, 08:30 EST Bugs, iOS 11, iOS 11.2, iOS 11.2.5, iOS bugs, Messages, software bugs We know some hardcore iFans might be disappointed to hear this year’s iOS 12 update is unlikely to bring many new bells and whistles to either iPhone X generation, but there’s almost no doubt Apple’s decision to focus more on software stability and reliability is the right one. iOS 11 may very well be the platform’s glitchiest build in a long time, and the bugs just keep on coming even after the .2.5 maintenance release from a few weeks ago. The latest flaw discovered on an already troubling number of iDevices can render your iMessages app inoperable similar to the now-fixed “chaiOS” bug reported last month. Instead of a harmless-looking but havoc-wreaking link, all someone needs to do as we speak to viciously mess with you is send you a Telugu character. That’s a Dravidian language native to India, spoken by over 70 million people, and a specific symbol of the Telugu script can now be used as a weapon of mass iPhone crashing. Another iOS bug is crashing iPhones and disabling access to iMessage https://t.co/9do0xyz7k4 pic.twitter.com/15Ripq7PP8 — Tom Warren (@tomwarren) February 15, 2018 The extremely bad thing about the glitch is it can apparently infect third-party messaging and social networking services too. Basically, whatever iOS app receives the character will be broken, and the only workaround you can try is deleting the thread containing the malicious symbol. That is, if you get a different text first, and you’re allowed to open Messages to begin with. Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Twitter are just a few of the apps that can crash with little to no warning, and worst of all, Springboard is also vulnerable if iOS attempts to show the Telugu character in a notification. On the bright side, while the latest stable OS version is susceptible to this error, iOS 11.3 public betas are apparently immune to it. Hence, a fix might be coming soon enough.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1610
__label__cc	0.725223	0.274777	Provo, UT General Plan Provo Core Values Ch. I Provo City Search within This This chapter is included in your selections. Annual estimates following the 2010 Census show Provo City had a 2016 population estimate of 116,868. This chapter will use this number as the base population, including its use for all population projections. The historic population numbers for Provo City may be found in Table 0.1 in Appendix 1. Historically, Provo has experienced an approximate 2 to 4% annual growth rate. Table 0.2 in Appendix 1, Population by Year, shows population numbers from 1860 to 2016. Gender and AgeTable 0.2 in Appendix 1, Gender and Age, shows 2015 estimates for Provo City with a male population of 57,281 (49.7%) and a female population of 58,064 (50.3%). In 2015, Provo’s median age was 23.7. While still much lower than the national median average of 37.6 in 2015, Provo’s population is getting older, given that its median age was 22.9 in 2010. HouseholdsIn 2010, Provo City had 31,524 total households. Provo’s average household size is 3.24 persons per household, while the average family size is 3.41 persons per family. Table 0.4, Households and Families, shows the categories of family and nonfamily households. Because Provo is home to Brigham Young University, its percentage of nonfamily households is higher than in other Utah cities. With that said, Provo’s percentage of nonfamily households is on par with the rest of nation, which is generally higher than most cities in Utah. TABLE 0.4 – HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES Household Type Nonfamily households Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Summary File 1, Tables P17, P18, P28, P29, P37, P38, and P39. College Student PopulationBrigham Young University (BYU) and neighboring Utah Valley University (UVU), located in the City of Orem, provide Provo with a large student population. In addition to BYU and UVU, Provo also has several other institutions of higher education that augment the college student population. Provo is estimated to have 37,605 students enrolled in college and graduate school. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Population ProjectionsAnticipating population growth and trends is essential to any long-range planning effort. Provo’s projected population to the year 2060 is included below along with population projections for the State of Utah and Utah County for comparison. These numbers came from the Utah Governor’s Office of Management and Budget’s (GOMB) county data and the Mountainland Association of Governments, which uses a land use model to project where the future growth in the municipalities will occur. As new figures become available, they should be updated in this Plan. TABLE 0.5 – POPULATION PROJECTIONS Mountainland Association of Governments, 2012 Population growth is influenced in part by land use policies which affect the amount of land set aside for residential growth and development densities. The policies in this general plan reflect a conservative approach for additional multifamily housing. Community Vision Statement Population I The Provo City General Plan is current through Ordinance 2019-25, passed May 21, 2019. Disclaimer: The city recorder has the official version of the Provo City General Plan. Users should contact the city recorder for resolutions passed subsequent to the resolution cited above. View Full File Save, Share, Bookmark or Print History of This Subsection	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1614
__label__cc	0.667221	0.332779	PLI Bulletin Thanksgiving Arguments, Drug Costs, Body Cameras and More Fair Minimum Wage Act: Nearly every state should emphasize a Fair Minimum Wage Act in 2019, especially when progressives can point to a neighboring state with a higher minimum wage. EPI’s minimum wage... Juvenile Justice, Progressive Cities, Ballot Initiatives and More Juvenile Justice Reform Act: This model bill combines three reforms. First, it restricts the use of pretrial confinement to young offenders who actually pose a danger to society or where there is a realistic... Voting Machines, Community Schools, Best Cities and More Voting Systems Reform Act: Our voting systems are under attack from both international cyber warriors and domestic right-wing partisans. The Voting Systems Reform Act would require all jurisdictions to defend themselves by using modern... Youth Voting, Health Care, Higher Education and More Primary Voting at Age 17 Act: Young people usually vote at the lowest rates; we need to do more to engage them. The Primary Voting at Age 17 Act allows 17-year-olds to vote in... 3D Printed Guns, Drowning the Dream, Talking about Government and More Protection from 3D Printed Guns Act: A Texas company made an agreement with the federal government allowing it to make plans for 3D printed guns available on the Internet. Although a federal court has... Community Schools, Non-Verbal Persuasion, Teacher Pay and More Resolution in Support of Community Schools: This resolution promotes community schools as a way to improve student achievement by providing services and programs that address out-of-school barriers to learning. The Community Schools Resolution can... Sex Education Act, Talking Environmental Issues, Legislative Review 2018 and More Medically-Accurate Sex Education Act: As students return to classes, many are being mistaught “abstinence only.” Medically accurate sexuality education has been proven to help youth delay the onset of sexual activity, reduce the number... Felony Threshold, Logical Fallacies, Gun Safety and More Felony Threshold Reform Act: Felony theft is distinguished from misdemeanor theft by a monetary value. If the item stolen is worth more than, say $500, the crime is a felony while taking an item... Hate Crimes, Education Messaging, Say Progressive, and More Hate Crimes Prevention Act: Since the 2016 election, we have seen a wave of violence and threats against anyone who disagrees with the Radical Right. This will likely get worse. Right now, 45 states... Wage Theft, Immigration Facts, Voter Turnout and More Wage Theft Prohibition Acts: All states and many cities have the power to ban wage theft. The National Employment Law Project has a comprehensive booklet providing a wide variety of approaches. Four of the... Youth Voting, Repro Rights, Family Leave and More Election Day Registration, Neuroscience, Key Questions for 2020, and More Flavored Tobacco, Opportunity Zones, SNAP Cuts and More It’s the Economy, Criminal Records, Robocalls and More Sick Leave, Urban Greening, 2020 Narrative and More Minimum Wage, Popular Bills, Free Markets and More Basic rules, Credit Checks, Tobacco Control and More Climate Solutions, Ransomware Attacks, Media Lies and More White Supremacy, American Democracy, Repro Rights and More Digital Disinformation, Affordable Universities, Progressive Values and More	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1618
__label__wiki	0.687391	0.687391	From the journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry A Enhanced oxygen exchange capacity in nano-structured vanadia–ceria multi-phase oxygen carriers for solar thermal fuel production† Asim Riaz,a Muhammad Umair Ali, b Wojciech Lipiński a and Adrian Lowe a * Corresponding authors a Research School of Electrical, Energy and Materials Engineering, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia E-mail: wojciech.lipinski@anu.edu.au, adrian.lowe@anu.edu.au Tel: +61 2 612 57896 b Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China Developing an efficient redox material is a fundamental and crucial step in sustainable hydrocarbon fuel production via solar energy-driven thermochemical redox cycles. Vanadium being the 20th most abundant element in the earth's crust, with excellent catalytic properties combined with other oxide materials can potentially be a suitable candidate for efficient solar fuel production. Here, we report a first demonstration of a facile strategy to effectively utilize vanadium oxide with ceria for thermochemical H2O and CO2 splitting with superior oxygen exchange capacity and efficient H2 and CO yields of 68% more than the pure nano-structured ceria. We observe a synergic effect in oxygen exchange capacity and ion mobility in the vanadia–ceria binary phase system, where vanadia provides more reducing states for the hydrocarbon oxidation, while ceria acts as an oxygen buffer for the re-oxidation of reduced vanadia. We demonstrate that the addition of a carbon dioxide step between the methane partial oxidation and H2O splitting step activates the oxygen carrier by creating sufficient oxygen vacancies for the controlled oxidation of methane and avoiding methane cracking for over 100 cycles. The extraordinarily high oxygen exchange capacity observed in 25% V–CeO2 resulted in superior and pure H2 yields of 220 mL g−1 during the water splitting step of sequential water and carbon dioxide splitting, while maintaining a H2/CO ratio close to 2. Finally, these findings suggest that the facile combination of the extraordinary catalytic properties of vanadia and superior oxygen ion mobility of ceria can be a powerful approach for an efficient and effective solar thermochemical fuel production. You have access to this article Please wait while we load your content... Something went wrong. Try again? Supplementary information PDF (1640K) https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TA06471K First published J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019,7, 27347-27360 Enhanced oxygen exchange capacity in nano-structured vanadia–ceria multi-phase oxygen carriers for solar thermal fuel production A. Riaz, M. U. Ali, W. Lipiński and A. Lowe, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2019, 7, 27347 DOI: 10.1039/C9TA06471K If you are not the author of this article and you wish to reproduce material from it in a third party non-RSC publication you must formally request permission using Copyright Clearance Center. Go to our Instructions for using Copyright Clearance Center page for details. Authors contributing to RSC publications (journal articles, books or book chapters) do not need to formally request permission to reproduce material contained in this article provided that the correct acknowledgement is given with the reproduced material. Reproduced material should be attributed as follows: For reproduction of material from NJC: Reproduced from Ref. 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__label__wiki	0.819665	0.819665	Comparison of α-adrenoceptor involvement in the antinociceptive action of tizanidine and clonidine in the mouse Tsutomu Kameyama, Toshitaka Nabeshima, Kiyoshi Matsuno, Akira Sugimoto The effect of drugs that influence the opioidergic and monoaminergic neuronal systems on the antinociceptive action of tizanidine [5-chloro-4-(2-imidazolin-2-yl-amino)-2,1,3-benzothiodiazole] was compared with their effect on the action of clonidine. The potency of the clonidine-induced antinoceptive action was 1.83 and 7.75 times greater than that of tizanidine in the tail-flick and acetic acid-induced writhing tests, respectively. The action of tizanidine and clonidine was completely antagonized by pretreatment with yohimbine, an α2-adrenoceptor blocker, but not by prazosin, an α1-adrenoceptor blocker. Other α1-adrenoceptor blockers, phenoxybenzamine and phentolamine, also attenuated the action of tizanidine and clonidine but the potency of these drugs was less than that of yohimbine. An opioid antagonist (naloxone), drugs influencing the serotonergic neuronal system (p-chlorophenylalanine, 5,6-dihydroxytryptamine, cyproheptadine), drugs influencing the catecholaminergic system (α-methyl-p-tyrosine, diethyl-dithiocarbamate, 6-hydroxydopamine, haloperidol) showed no effect on the action of tizanidine and clonidine. From these results, it appears that α2-adrenoceptors might be of importance in mediating the tizanidine and clonidine antinociceptive action in the tail-flick test. European Journal of Pharmacology 5,6-Dihydroxytryptamine Fenclonine Phenoxybenzamine Narcotic Antagonists Phentolamine Oxidopamine Kameyama, T., Nabeshima, T., Matsuno, K., & Sugimoto, A. (1986). Comparison of α-adrenoceptor involvement in the antinociceptive action of tizanidine and clonidine in the mouse. European Journal of Pharmacology, 125(2), 257-264. https://doi.org/10.1016/0014-2999(86)90035-X Kameyama, Tsutomu ; Nabeshima, Toshitaka ; Matsuno, Kiyoshi ; Sugimoto, Akira. / Comparison of α-adrenoceptor involvement in the antinociceptive action of tizanidine and clonidine in the mouse. In: European Journal of Pharmacology. 1986 ; Vol. 125, No. 2. pp. 257-264. @article{9e05a939bb9d4181b4eb419dce79355f, title = "Comparison of α-adrenoceptor involvement in the antinociceptive action of tizanidine and clonidine in the mouse", abstract = "The effect of drugs that influence the opioidergic and monoaminergic neuronal systems on the antinociceptive action of tizanidine [5-chloro-4-(2-imidazolin-2-yl-amino)-2,1,3-benzothiodiazole] was compared with their effect on the action of clonidine. The potency of the clonidine-induced antinoceptive action was 1.83 and 7.75 times greater than that of tizanidine in the tail-flick and acetic acid-induced writhing tests, respectively. The action of tizanidine and clonidine was completely antagonized by pretreatment with yohimbine, an α2-adrenoceptor blocker, but not by prazosin, an α1-adrenoceptor blocker. Other α1-adrenoceptor blockers, phenoxybenzamine and phentolamine, also attenuated the action of tizanidine and clonidine but the potency of these drugs was less than that of yohimbine. An opioid antagonist (naloxone), drugs influencing the serotonergic neuronal system (p-chlorophenylalanine, 5,6-dihydroxytryptamine, cyproheptadine), drugs influencing the catecholaminergic system (α-methyl-p-tyrosine, diethyl-dithiocarbamate, 6-hydroxydopamine, haloperidol) showed no effect on the action of tizanidine and clonidine. From these results, it appears that α2-adrenoceptors might be of importance in mediating the tizanidine and clonidine antinociceptive action in the tail-flick test.", author = "Tsutomu Kameyama and Toshitaka Nabeshima and Kiyoshi Matsuno and Akira Sugimoto", journal = "European Journal of Pharmacology", Kameyama, T, Nabeshima, T, Matsuno, K & Sugimoto, A 1986, 'Comparison of α-adrenoceptor involvement in the antinociceptive action of tizanidine and clonidine in the mouse', European Journal of Pharmacology, vol. 125, no. 2, pp. 257-264. https://doi.org/10.1016/0014-2999(86)90035-X Comparison of α-adrenoceptor involvement in the antinociceptive action of tizanidine and clonidine in the mouse. / Kameyama, Tsutomu; Nabeshima, Toshitaka; Matsuno, Kiyoshi; Sugimoto, Akira. In: European Journal of Pharmacology, Vol. 125, No. 2, 17.06.1986, p. 257-264. 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An opioid antagonist (naloxone), drugs influencing the serotonergic neuronal system (p-chlorophenylalanine, 5,6-dihydroxytryptamine, cyproheptadine), drugs influencing the catecholaminergic system (α-methyl-p-tyrosine, diethyl-dithiocarbamate, 6-hydroxydopamine, haloperidol) showed no effect on the action of tizanidine and clonidine. From these results, it appears that α2-adrenoceptors might be of importance in mediating the tizanidine and clonidine antinociceptive action in the tail-flick test. AB - The effect of drugs that influence the opioidergic and monoaminergic neuronal systems on the antinociceptive action of tizanidine [5-chloro-4-(2-imidazolin-2-yl-amino)-2,1,3-benzothiodiazole] was compared with their effect on the action of clonidine. The potency of the clonidine-induced antinoceptive action was 1.83 and 7.75 times greater than that of tizanidine in the tail-flick and acetic acid-induced writhing tests, respectively. The action of tizanidine and clonidine was completely antagonized by pretreatment with yohimbine, an α2-adrenoceptor blocker, but not by prazosin, an α1-adrenoceptor blocker. Other α1-adrenoceptor blockers, phenoxybenzamine and phentolamine, also attenuated the action of tizanidine and clonidine but the potency of these drugs was less than that of yohimbine. An opioid antagonist (naloxone), drugs influencing the serotonergic neuronal system (p-chlorophenylalanine, 5,6-dihydroxytryptamine, cyproheptadine), drugs influencing the catecholaminergic system (α-methyl-p-tyrosine, diethyl-dithiocarbamate, 6-hydroxydopamine, haloperidol) showed no effect on the action of tizanidine and clonidine. From these results, it appears that α2-adrenoceptors might be of importance in mediating the tizanidine and clonidine antinociceptive action in the tail-flick test. JO - European Journal of Pharmacology JF - European Journal of Pharmacology Kameyama T, Nabeshima T, Matsuno K, Sugimoto A. Comparison of α-adrenoceptor involvement in the antinociceptive action of tizanidine and clonidine in the mouse. European Journal of Pharmacology. 1986 Jun 17;125(2):257-264. https://doi.org/10.1016/0014-2999(86)90035-X	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1620
__label__cc	0.577177	0.422823	Chapter 2: Stirrings On January 18, 2019 By ErraticErrata “Everything happens for a reason, and this time the reason is that I godsdamned said so.” – Queen Elizabeth Alban of Callow I let Akua trail behind me as we walked through the half-frozen mud. Archer hadn’t been wrong, I thought, to call this place a shithole. But where she likely saw it as sloppiness on their part, a refusal to pull up their sleeves and improve their own lot, to me Trousseau reeked of desperation. Too many hard years, too many taxmen more interested in their tallies than what those cost to the people who made up the numbers. I didn’t like it, that she thought that way. I could admit that to myself. There were times where her indifference to the lot of others galled me deeply, because it ran against what I’d been raised to – that when it got dark outside, everyone was in it together. I’d learned, though, to follow that somewhat callous belief to its source. The Ranger. I’d loved the stories about Indrani’s mentor as a child, certainly more than those about the Calamities. After all she’d been absent for most the Conquest, and unlike the others she wasn’t Praesi. The last specks of that childhood fondness had waned when she’d answered an offer a help by nearly murdering me on a whim. What Black saw in her I didn’t know and doubted I would ever understand, but I could make my peace with that. What she’d done to Indrani, though? That was another story. She’d taught Archer that her fate would only ever be defined by her own hands, and that I could only approve of, but she’d left the lesson half-finished. She’d never told my friend that she was exceptional, that not everybody could be like her. That sometimes people failed and gave up, and that didn’t make them unworthy in some way. Just tired and hurt and without an answer as to why they should keep trying. It was an easier way to live, I supposed. Looking a misery and believing it was the miserable solely responsible for it. Never aching at the sight. But I don’t think it’s a better one, I thought. Maybe it was unfair to blame the Lady of the Lake for passing down beliefs she seemed to genuinely hold to, but I wasn’t inclined to fairness when it came to the Ranger. She had her claws too deep in too many people I loved, and I could only think of the marks she’d left behind as wounds. “I don’t suppose we have a destination in mind?” Akua mildly said. She’d caught up to me while I was deep in thought. I could not help but notice from the corner of my eye that her dress of pale and gold was untouched by the mire we were passing through, or that she left no footprints. Not quite alive, not quite dead. As in so many things, Akua Sahelian was straddling the line. “There’s a knot of drow further down the street,” I replied. “And I could only think of one reason so many would gather in one place.” The shade kept to silence for a moment. “She has been getting more rowdy, not less,” Akua finally said. Even with the wind that had me wishing I’d wheedled a scarf out of the drow before leaving, her voice was perfectly heard. Couldn’t be sure whether that was just an oratory skill she’d picked up in Wolof or some kind of sorcerous trick, not that I cared all that much. Convenient was the word that came to mind more than anything else. “We all cope in our own ways,” I replied. “It’ll run its course in due time.” Indrani had come very close to dying, in the battle for Great Strycht. Not because of a Mighty, some glorious duel she would now be laughing about. When the Sisters had eviscerated my hold on Winter they’d flooded their city with frost. Archer had been out on the edges, when it happened, picking her targets and stirring up the pot. But she’d still been caught in the mess, and Winter unleashed was not something you just walked off. I suspected that in way the brush with death wasn’t what had unsettled her. She’d been riding that horse for years now, and enjoyed every moment of it. It had been that when death came knocking, the bow in her hand and the blades at her side couldn’t have done anything to stop it. The realization that sometimes a steady sword-arm wasn’t enough, even if you were clever and brave and burning with the need to leave a mark on the world. “And if it doesn’t?” Akua said. “Then we’ll deal with it,” I calmly replied. “All of us, together.” The shade sighed. “I don’t suppose that a reminder you’ve not spoken with our informant would be of any use before we get entangled in yet another drinking binge?” she asked. I glanced at her amusedly. “Are we pretending you can’t recite every answer they gave you verbatim?” I said. “I can do the intonations as well,” Akua casually boasted. “Of course you can,” I said, rolling my eyes. I didn’t bother to knock when we got to the tavern, or at least what I assumed to be that. It was ratty enough it didn’t have a sign hung outside, though I did remember reading somewhere some parts of Procer had put a tax on that. I’d be in a better position to cast judgement on that if some Fairfax who’d seen drinking liquor as sinful and debasing behaviour hadn’t put up a bewildering array of punitive taxes on everything alcoholic not even a century ago. Still, I thought, eyeing the bare and windowless wall outside. At least the next king dismissed the measures. For all I knew, some prince out there was still lining his pockets with this sheer stupidity. The door was unlatched and the mangled carpet in front of it suffered the attentions of my boots for a moment before I entered. Calling what lay at the centre of the dirt floor a fire pit would have been overly generous, I thought, considering it wasn’t even lined with stone. The place was cramped in some fundamental way, from the narrow walls to the twisty tables. There was a room in the back which I deduced to be the owner’s sleeping place as well as the kitchen, insofar as this place could be said to have one of those. Akua closed the door behind me, and already Indrani was waving us over. She’d shrugged off her coat and somehow divested herself of her mail, leaving her in dark green tunic and trousers whose tightness were quite flattering to her frame. I glanced back up and saw a smirk touching her lips, so she’d definitely caught that. Well, I admitted to myself, it wouldn’t be the first time. Or likely the last, honesty compelled me to admit. The return to mortality had left me with all sorts of hungers in need of sating, and I probably would have sought her out if she hadn’t done it first. I was only human after all, and even now that thought had a pleasurable ring to it. I shot a look around and found no trace of the tavern-keeper, turning to raise an eyebrow at Indrani. “It got a little too much for the old man,” Archer languidly shrugged. “Got some of our minions to bring him somewhere for a lie-down.” “You didn’t do anything, did you?” I asked, frowning even as I took off my gloves. “Aside from empty a bottle in the short span of time since you’ve found this place,” Akua drily added. My eyes found the cheap bottle of red she was referring to, along with her four still-full sisters lined up neatly to the side. One was already open. The shade passed me without a sound, sliding herself in a stool across the table Archer had claimed. I unclasped my cloak and followed suit, hesitating for the barest fraction of a moment before sitting on Akua’s side. The stool there struck me as marginally less likely to break if I moved around a bit. “Just a bit too much agitation for him, I think,” Indrani told me. “What with the drow walking the surface again and the wicked minions of the Black Queen patronizing his humble establishment.” Akua’s own comment got as a response a gesture that would have seen me spanked by the orphanage matron if I’d ever been caught doing it in public. “Temporary eviction would have been necessary regardless,” the shade said. “If we are to discuss business on the premises, that is.” “Aw, shit,” Archer complained, eyeing me balefully. “Really, Cat?” “I’d rather do it in here with a fire and an open bottle than out there in the cold,” I shrugged. “Fine,” she waved away. “But I’d like to lodge a formal protest.” “Pass it along to my secretary,” I drily said. “Triplicate, standard form.” Indrani turned her gaze to Akua. “Sadly, as a mere spirit I cannot be handed such forms,” the shade blatantly lied. “They’d go right through me.” “I liked you better before we taught you to be an ass,” Archer complained. “No you didn’t,” Akua said, full lips quirking. Indrani did not contradict her, and neither did I. After what had taken place in Great Strycht it was… difficult to distrust the Diabolist as much as I once had. I wouldn’t be taking my eye off her anytime soon, sure, but it was hard to forget that when we’d all reached the end Akua could have chosen to cut and run, and hadn’t. That meant something. Given that she was perhaps the most skilled liar I’d ever met, figuring out exactly what it meant was the trouble. “So, someone folded,” I said, steering us towards safer waters. “How out of date is what they had to tell?” “She has a relative in the monastery to the north she sees regularly,” Akua said. “And the sisters there are part of the general correspondence of the House of Light, regardless of their relative insignificance. The last direct letter is a month old, one could generously assume the news themselves two weeks older than that.” “That quick?” I said. “I thought we were in the middle of nowhere.” “Two day’s ride away from the minor city of Rochelant, as it happens,” Diabolist corrected. “To the west. In a broader sense, we are skirting the eastern edge of the principality of Iserre.” I drummed my fingers around the table, idly noting it kinda looked like someone had digested it for a bit before it’d ended up here. “Closer to Callow than I thought we’d end up,” I said. “That brings up unpleasant questions, in retrospective.” “Could just be that you traded Winter for crows, Cat,” Indrani said. “You and Zeze were screwing about with the stuff for everything, back when the Observatory was raised.” “I was not given the opportunity to observe the arrangements in great detail,” Akua conceded pre-emptively. “However, I am intimately familiar with the artefact used at the centre of the array. It should not have been affected by our latest alliance and its…” She paused, golden eyes taking me in. “Metaphysical repercussions,” she settled on. I snorted. How delicately put of her. I wasn’t truly beholden to the Sisters in any way that could be considered vassalage – that would have rather defeated the point of what I was supposed to be to them – but it remained a fact I’d thrown Winter under the horse and been handed a direct tap to what had become of the Night afterwards. The power was a lot more volatile, true, and tended to exhaust me physically in a way my mantle never had. On the other hand I’d stopped going raving mad whenever I reached a little too deep and I could enjoy hot soup again. In a lot of ways, I still believed I’d ended up on the better side of that evening. “So why aren’t we able to reach Juniper, then?” I said. “She’s finally succumbed to Hakram’s charms and the bedroom door is locked under pain of death,” Indrani suggested. “Sabotage is a possibility,” Akua said, more practically. “The Empress will still have agents in Callow, and might prefer your communications crippled. As for why Sve Noc could not reach out directly-” “I know, you’ve already said,” I waved away. “Masego warded that thing so ridiculously viciously not even they want to risk putting their fingers in it.” I felt a well of pride at the fact that Hierophant had somehow put up defences around the Observatory so harsh even a pair of living goddesses were wary of attempting to force them, inconvenient as it was at the moment. And he’d done it while remaining within allocated funds, too, which was just another feather in his cap as far as I was concerned. “Doesn’t seem like Malicia’s style,” I finally said. “If you’d said she was listening in I’d buy it, but breaking it entirely? She prefers appropriation to outright denial when she can swing it.” “There are other possible culprits,” Akua said. “More with motive than means, but a few with both. The Dead King. The heroic segment of the Tenth Crusade. The royal court of Arcadia. Perhaps even the Wandering Bard.” “That doesn’t really narrow it down, does it?” I grunted. “Still, I’d tend to scratch off the Bard from the list. Black’s pretty sure she can only meddle through Named, and those we sent back to Laure would know better than to get involved with her.” “Ugh, you two are yammering on about who could,” Indrani said, pouring herself another cup. “But that’s just means, and we got a lot of nasty surprises assuming we knew all about those. Maybe wonder about who would, instead? Whose kind of play is this?” I eyed her cup with a raised eyebrow, and with a put-upon sigh she finally bothered to fill mine. And Akua’s, though I was still less than certain if drinking would actually do anything for the shade. I sipped at what turned out to be truly horrid concoction distantly related to wine while actually mulling over what Archer had said. Who would strike like this? The Grey Pilgrim came to mind. He had the brains for it, and the benefits would be obvious. With the Augur still telling Cordelia Hasenbach how the pieces were moving, we’d have lost our eye in the sky while the Tenth Crusade remained largely unaffected. Neshamah had the know-how, but it seemed a little light-handed for him. At the moment he’d have other cats to skin anyway: he should be hip-deep in angry Lycaonese right about now, and that lot didn’t know how to die easy. Assuming the Bard wasn’t involved, though assumptions were particularly dangerous when it came to that thing, that left the fae. And unless someone had fucked up real bad back home, they shouldn’t have a foothold in Creation that’d allow them to pull that kind of thing. “The main benefit is confusion,” I finally said. “We’ll be moving blind out here, and unable to organize with Juniper.” “Someone’s putting their bet on riding the chaos better than the rest,” Akua murmured. A disquieting thought, considering for once it wasn’t me. “The room’s pretty crowded this time,” Indrani said. “All it takes is a few punches thrown, and…” She dropped her palm against the table, the clap ringing loudly in the empty tavern. “In the spirit of that perspective,” Diabolist said, “perhaps one of the rumours I collected needs to be reassessed.” I cocked an eyebrow invitingly while continuing to subject myself to the disaster Archer had obtained as table wine. “We appear to be entering an all-out brawl between half the continent,” Akua said. “The legions Lord Black took into the Principate are currently in this very principality, and being pursued.” My heartbeat quickened. No, I told myself. He’ll have a plan. He always does. “By who?” Indrani asked, sounding surprised. “These are Conquest officers, you’re telling me Proceran scraps actually think they could win against them?” “The armies of the Dominion of Levant,” the shade replied. “Though there’s been word of conscription in Salia, so they might not be alone.” “That’s not half the continent,” I pointed out with a frown. “The League of Free Cities appears to have joined the fray,” Diabolist said. “With a significant army, though the numbers put to it vary.” I let out a low whistle. “Are you telling me Tenerife has fallen?” I asked. “Because that’s not good news for us.” The First Prince had sent twenty thousand soldiers to hold that border, and if the army had been slaughtered then that was twenty thousand men gone that’d have been rather useful up north. The drow exodus would strike like a hammer at the Dead King’s back when it arrived, but I knew better than to believe the Sisters had any chance of winning that war if the rest of Calernia didn’t get its shit together and move against him too. “I cannot speak as to what happened to the army garrisoned there,” Akua said. “But I can tell you, however, that the League’s host is said to have emerged out of the Waning Woods without having given battle prior.” I blinked in disbelief. Indrani, on the other hand, fell into a deep belly laugh. Gods, Vivienne had told me last year that the Tyrant of Helike had been sending agents into the region. Still, I’d assumed it was as way to infiltrate the heartlands of the Principate. Not march an army through the place. “You’re actually serious, Shadehelian?” Archer got out, chin still quivering. “Someone was mad enough to take a bunch of soldiers through that?” “Reportedly,” Akua said, unmoved by the hilarity. “One can only wonder at the losses taken. Regardless, the point of interest is that they emerged in Iserre specifically. And they seem intent on giving battle now.” “That’s going to get messy,” I said, rapping my knuckles against the wood. “Unless Hakram and Vivienne birthed a diplomatic miracle while we were in the Everdark, which I’m not counting on. I really don’t want to start a war with the League.” “And it ties in to Indrani’s earlier words,” Diabolist said. “There is another who prizes chaos as you do.” My lips thinned. “The Tyrant of Helike,” I said. She nodded slowly. “While aside from mounting confusion I can ascribe no direct benefit to such a measure being taken-” “- for an old school madman like him, making everything messier might be benefit enough,” I grimly finished. “Shit. I don’t like having an army on the field without knowing where we stand with them.” “Kind of the point, isn’t it?” Indrani shrugged. I glanced at her, noticing we were now on the third bottle even though neither I nor Akua had finished our cups. “The uncertainty, I mean,” Archer said. “It’s kind of like having a stranger pointing a crossbow at you while you’re in a swordfight. Every time they twitch your hackles go up, and the tension will grow until someone does something real stupid to get out of the situation.” Akua’s position in her seat shifted by the barest amount. She was, I suspected, actually impressed. Now and then it was good to have a reminder that Indrani was a lot sharper than she liked to let on. “So whoever’s leading that host is fucking with every other commander on the field just by being there,” I mused. “That does sound like the Tyrant from the reports. We sure the Hierarch is still alive? He seemed a lot more interested in telling me to hold elections than invading anyone.” “Our informant is simply a relative, and the monastery rather minor,” Akua said. “There was only so much to be learned. I suspect the appointed ruler of Rochelant will be better informed.” That still meant at least three days – drow moved fast, but not as fast as horses – of walking around Iserre with no godsdamned idea of what was going on around us. I didn’t enjoy the notion, but then I didn’t really have a better path to offer. Asking the Sisters to force the wards on the Observatory, assuming I could even talk them into it, was a lot more likely to result in that place collapsing or someone losing a finger than it was in an elightening conversation. “Then that’s where we’re headed,” I said. “I’ll hash out the details with General Rumena. Indrani, you good to walk?” “Am I ever not?” she drawled. “You’d better be,” I warned. “Because I’m not staying in this town a moment longer than necessary. We all know what happens to the drow at dawn, I’m not losing moonlight I don’t have to.” Archer smirked. “Would you like to race me just in case, Cat?” she said. “Please,” I said. “You’re pretty fast, but you can’t outrun a gate.” I pushed back the chair and rose to my feet. “Catherine,” Akua said quietly. I glanced at her. “You can come, I suppose,” I said. “Though why you’d want to talk with the crabby old bastard is beyond me.” “Catherine,” Akua Sahelian gently said. “Sit down.” My eyes narrowed, and I brushed back a lock of hair that somehow fallen free. “There’s more,” I said. “Cat, sit down,” Indrani said. “She wouldn’t ask without a reason.” I felt a flicker of surprise at Archer’s comment, though maybe I shouldn’t have. I’d told her everything that had happened in Great Strycht, and the barbs she still traded with Akua had a lot less bite to them than they used to. Gingerly I sat back down, keeping the weight off my bad leg. “Marshal Grem One-Eye is in command of the retreating Legions,” the shade said. “The Black Knight is believed to be dead.” I picked up my gloves, fingers closing around the leather. “So?” I said. “All that means is that some part of whatever the Hells he’s after involves people thinking that.” “Not unless he was willing to sacrifice a full Legion detachment for that purpose,” Akua said. The leather stared creaking and I looked back at my hands, finding them squeezing the gloves tight. “Was a body shown?” I asked. She shook her head. “Then he’s not dead,” I flatly said. “And someone is about to have a very bad day.” “Catherine, the possibility has to be entertained,” she slowly said. “It would change the situation significantly.” “It changes nothing. Because he’s not fucking dead,” I snarled. “I’ll take his damned head off for not warning me he’d pull this, but he’s not going to get killed by some pissant hero in the middle of nowhere.” The shade opened her mouth again, but Indrani raised a hand. “Akua,” she said. “Best let that one go.” She was humouring me, I realized. It stung that Archer of all people, who besides myself and Masego likely knew the most about my teacher, would so casually write him off. Angrily I pulled on my gloves. “Finish your drinks,” I coldly said. “We’ll begin the march for Rochelant within the hour.” Chapter 3: Orison 144 thoughts on “Chapter 2: Stirrings” http://topwebfiction.com/vote.php?for=a-practical-guide-to-evil I’m too lazy to tell you to vote, so just… do what you want with this link I’ve given you. Maginot But the admonition…the stern command reminding us that this in an interactive experience and we owe our part… I always know its the end of the chapter when I see “Voter, Vote!” 0715 UTC we are at 892….get us to a thousand ppl Well, 5hat was an interesting chapter, if not an 3xciting 9ne. Lets see if black actually turns a new leaf…. 🙂 This is the first time I’m going to be saying this in a while, but thank you so much for releasing these punctually at the same time of the day every release. It’s great to sit back and relax at 6 PM while reading a chapter of PGTE, it’s a brilliant way to start my evening. For me, the chapters are posted exactly at midnight. I live in Colombia, South America. Got to say the same really. But for me, I get them in the morning and that way I can use the time on the bus way better than just sitting around waiting. And it’s a really nice start into the day too. 5 AM for me, so I just read them when I wake up. Best way to start the day 10/10 I get them at 4am. Helps me wake up without hitting the snooze button. 🙂 Someone’s going to have a bad day, Cat? I agree. You’ll be inflicting that bad day on those who currently hold him captive. Last time we saw him, Maddie seemed inclined to cause his captors a bad day himself. Cat knows what’s up ❤ So much to love in this Chapter. EE answering most of the questions we had on Wednesday as well as the endless debates after book 4 ended (people who guessed cats not going to be a Sve puppet got it right) Also touching how bother mentor and mentee both dash out the possibility of the other being dead. > And he’d done it while remaining within allocated funds, too, That’s the true miracle there Black is going to slap her for dying stupidly, again. Cat is going to punch him for trying to pull a final showdown and almost dying, again. The reunion is going to be great. On the other hand, she just traded raw strength for flexibility and judgement, got the entity she traded the strength to working with her anyway, and slapped Below in the face rather than playing their game. On top of that she added an entire ancient empire to her arsenal while conveniently shunting the logistics of managing the army and newfound power pool to far more capable personnel. He’ll be livid on the outside and beside himself with pride on the inside. Yeah, Black’s going to approve of what she pulled, even if he’s going to have a headache as a result. (I mean, this frankly doesn’t top First Liesse, where dying was an explicit part of the plan from the beginning, and Black was proud as fuck of her for that one) Catherine’s opinion on his antics though? 100% going to be less flattering. I think it does top it. It’s one thing when you KNOW you are going to lose and factor your death into being a positive for the plan. This time she didn’t see it coming and still managed to improvise her way into something that still looks like a “Just as keikaku.” That is more impressive, really. It tops it in terms of sheer awesome. Doesn’t top it in terms of sheer “yay let’s go die”, which is my point re: Amadeus getting pissed or not. Right? So many answers. So many questions. CFAR Did he truly stay within allocated funds, or did he supplement the official appropriation from his own/his father’s personal funds? I mean if he’s invested his own funds into Callow’s infrastructure that’s even more impressive ^^ I sense Cat carrying through her promise on some level. Like a knock out blow, or trying to stab him again. But it’s going to be really funny, as Black isn’t as strong as he used to be, and he’s going to be pissed off that Akua is still walking around in a sense. He seemed headed for a new Name, last we saw him. The fact that the Bard was egging him on was not ominous at all. Oh, Amadeus might transition. But, just to be a burr in Bard’s sock, he won’t go in the direction she prepared him for — even if that was reverse psychology she was aiming at. He’ll find a way to bounce down the mountain she didn’t think of. And, might take out a goat or two on the way, as well. 🙂 As much as I personally adore Amadeus on every level that exists, I think Bard’s read on him is better than his read on her. And I think he knows this. He’s going to dance, dance, dance on her strings, and the best he can do is make sure he’s actually doing something that’s in his own interests, and not screwing himself over out of petty spite to her. Not sure about that. Bard is not invincible or omnipotent. She’s good. She’s very good, But she can and has been beaten. I think she really did want him to become Emperor, and her read on im wasn’t necessarily wrong. I think if she didn’t show up, he probably would have become emperor the ways he wanted him to (even if he is Benevolent as some speculate, that doesn’t mean he becomes Benevolent at the RIGHT point for her purposes). He’d be playing the game again proper, and be easier to account for and eventually, move past when he went the way of all Emperors. He’d probably do it anyway just to help out his Daughter. The thing is, she’s underestimating his willingness to self-mutilate just to succeed, and right now he’s success is measured in part on “Fuck you Bard.” He’s been determined to win as a villian and “win his pissing contest with the heavens.” but now I think he’d be more receptive to the Foundling school of “Be whatever works.” The benevolent theory would support that, it’d be him both still mocking but also using the Heavens. I now see a still unlikely but now possible future where Emperor Benevolent rules with Chancelor Sahelian at his side. Everybody flips their shit when a young Prasi she picked up touring the country becomes the Dread Kingdom’s first WHITE Knight. Yeah, I don’t think she underestimates that willingness, because she counted on him doing what he did at Second Liesse, and he broke his alliance with his best friend and put himself in a coma for two days. I think Bard’s planning for exactly the thing that’s going to happen 🙂 Nguyen Hong Hai Also do notice that Bard can still be surprised like with Hierach or White Knight ( Bard just full wtf with the guy ) Well, at least that’ll mean he learned from Sabah’s death. Fool me once… Awesome starter quote. And Cat is absolutely right, though likely understating things when she says that someone is about to have a very bad day in connection to Amadeus disappearing after a Legion died. Tyrant of Helike versus Cat. And he’s the one hitting the chaos button, not her. For now, anyways. Cat and co will likely try to link up with Grem (and Scribe) and his Legions. That’ll be interesting to see. I’m seriously confused about the timing of things. Some storylines cover less (or more, depending) time than storylines that they are nominally concurrent with. About Cat’s reaction: yes, she’s right, though not completely. She’s right that he’s alive, but wrong that it was all part of his scheme. I’m guessing she’s still shaken after his Second Liesse play. That was not okay on any level, and it’s the first thing Cat’s mind goes to, after the possibility that he’s actually genuinely dead. Which she can dismiss safely enough, because if he’d gotten that last stand he was hoping for, the entire Procer would know for a fact. Ah, family. It’s still a thing how she just assumes he couldn’t die unintentionally. Also, during Second Liesse she was Fakerine. The emotional bond is much more real now, so she’s feeling it way more. Thus the negation. I don’t think the difference that Winter made was that strong. It changed her reaction to the trauma (I don’t think mortal!Cat would have gone for stabbing, as approriate as it was narratively lmao), not the trauma itself. And she’s sure he can’t be really dead for a reason: a villain of his power and notoriety doesn’t just get quietly offscreened. Everyone who knows anything at all about the Praes/Ashur front knows how Warlock went, it’s not missable. And if Black had really died, it wouldn’t have been a fart-out anticlimax. There’s a reason he expected a last stand and called the Below “cheapskates” for being denied it. Cat’s looking at larger patterns, and the writing is on the wall: he’s not dead. She’s certainly oblivious of all the options in between though 🙂 (Admittedly, I’m not certain of the proportion of rational analysis to pure denial in her reaction. She certainly asked if there was a body, so there was some reasoning to it, but that was the point she got stuck on, it seems: that if there’s the slightest chance he’s not definitely dead, she’s going to act like he isn’t, and fuck everything else. Ah, family) Really, Tariq could very well have killed him at some point there. Maddie lost his Name, so he was mortal enough. Also, he probably wouldn’t get a final boom as large as the Warlock, who paid his dues much more faithfully. Yes, Tariq could have killed non-Named Maddie, but for some reason didn’t. This is a story-driven universe. If Tariq’s plan had been to kill him, he’d have gotten his last stand. Not as large as Warlock’s, true. But large enough that the news wouldn’t sound like “well, he disappeared along with a Legion detachment getting slaughtered, so we’re assuming he’s probbly dead even though there’s no body”. Makes sense-though I am sure if anyone on the side of Good is capable of disposing of a major villain quietly, Tariq is. If he made that an objective, he probably could. This. Her flaw is assuming that it’s all part of his plan, but she’s not wrong that he’s a high enough tier that no body = no death. somebody would have to have attested to seeing his unmoving soulless corpse, even if it was only his killer who did so in a prolonged dual or the like. Even then you’d have to at least procure his head to be sure. Though her planning is not bad. By stubbornly insisting he’s not dead she’s pushing the narrative towards a moment where he’s going to show up just when it seems like her faith is about to be broken. It’s possible that Cat has reached the level of storycraft where she can intuitively tell impulses that she should follow to push the story in her favor, from impulses she needs to suppress or Bad Things Will Happen. Because that was definitely an impulsive reaction ^^ Oh no, Amadeus don’t die so good. So the main options for the Observatory are still some Heroes, the Tyrant and Masego himself. I still Heroes are the most likely assuming there is not a massive time jump between Epilogue to Prologue to Chapter 1. In Epilogue we saw Hierarch swearing revenge but didn’t have too much active planned. The Tyrant did have some stuff kicking but the Observatory has plenty of mages and two Named. So unless Tyrant went himself I just don’t see the dynamic duo having the firepower (of Named and Mages) to kill most of Cat’s Mages and beat Hakram and Thief granted this pair is the weakest in direct combat. Does he really have time to do that and then high tail it back. Maybe these two have gotten some new talent (Named). It does fit the Tyrant MO though that is true. Masego is on option if he just passively killed everyone due to rage or some sort of uncontrolled power transformation but that requires a massive time jump from Prologue to now cause previously he was making his too Callow but wasn’t close according to Malicia. Also you figure the Observatory had to be sacked recently cause otherwise it be in the Prologue since Malicia and Cordelia were mostly about the state of the war. Cordelia might not have great intelligence in Callow but you figure Malicia wouldn’t miss a raid on the Observatory especially since its connected to the Palace. That leaves the Heroes who I still think are the most viable options since we have no idea where Hanno is and the Heirarch vision assuming its recent and not future sight. It did feel real time based on Sve Noc blocking the sight while Cat was presumably meeting with the Dwarves. Could have been Hanno landing on a beach getting ready to lead a raid with his team on the Observatory and Callow’s Capital. In order to mess with the Observatories communications all you really need to due is mess with the communication abilities, for that all you need to do is set up a jamming field, which the Tyrant could have one set up around him which Catherine happens to be in. They have Akua and two Sve Noc avatars. There is no indication that anyone of their people cannot use magic or miracles. You would think Akua would mention some sort of jamming field while their speculating about matters. I don’t see a jamming field being likely. Not to mention Tyrant would have to be stretching that field pretty far. The Tyrants Wish aspect seems to act like a miracle anyway. He could wish communication blocked and then it happens. This is just speculation for despite talking about it twice we still don’t know the rules or limitations of it I dunno, Tyrant is more likely to shunt scrying attempt to a local brothel than outright blocking it… On the other hand, most of the Heroes are, or should be, tied up fighting the Dead or sitting on Amadeus. Might be some getting directed to face the Tyrant of Helike, or hunting Grem and his Legions. But the main point is … I really don’t think that a surprise Hero raid on the Observatory is likely, between the probable lack of Heroes available to hit it, and the fact that one of the major functions of the Observatory is to spot Heroes coming, and track them once they enter Callow. Should be maybe but the point is plenty of Heroes are MIA. Whereas unless the Tyrant got some new talent, he have to go himself cause Hierarch not useful in direct combat and we don’t know of any other talent that could beat plenty of mages and two Named working with the pair. The Heroes though have the Named for this raid as there are dozens of them with plenty MIA. Whereas the Heirarch and Tyrant are the only named we know the Free Cities have available for any raid. And the Heirach hasn’t shown any usefulness in combat. Its a perfectly viable target its the main communication hub and intelligence gathering center for Callow. Take it out means no more secure magic communications and no more long range scrying. I mean sheesh the ladies discuss why its important in this chapter. Taking it out cripples Callow’s ability to coordinate their armies and spy on other players in the War. Just cause its good at tracking heroes doesn’t make it unbeatable especially with the top mage in Callow, Masego, not being present. But you are right it could be Masego got back and killed everyone. I doubt it was Heroes, between the Dead King invading, the need to sit on Black with major firepower, and the Tyrant of Helike doing an end run around the Proceran Border, the Heroes should be busy – too busy to find a way through the border to strike deep into Callow. Plus – as previously noted, one of the primary reasons behind creating the Observatory in the first place was to have early warning and tracking of Heroic incursions. That should take surprise off the table, and there’s no way the Observatory wouldn’t be actively defended, and enough regular people can bring down Named. The only Hero operation that I think would be viable would be a Heroic Thief-type Name that managed to nick the artifact at the center of the Observatory. Yeah the Tyrant doing it personally make some sense given the prescience of his army. Assuming the Observatory cannot track Villains although you assume it just track Named. Then its not a stretch to assume while his army was walking through the Woods. The Tyrant and an elite strike team used his Gargoyles to fly in undetected and sack the Observatory. Before flying to join his army as they exited the woods on Procer Lands. Ehhhh, I kind of doubt that whatever is going in with the Observatory is because the Tyrant of Helike attacked it – I’m pretty sure his hands would have been full getting his army through the murder woods. Plus, Refuge would’ve been in his way, and while he’s crazy, I don’t think he’s quite crazy enough to go there and piss off the dwarves at the same time. Also … because I have faith that Masego’s wards and defenses around the Observatory (in addition to more mundane measures) make attacking the Observatory a decidedly nontrivial endeavor for anyone and everyone. Unless you take the easy way out, like Malicia and/or a High Lord might have, and have someone toss some goblinfire at it. Although, I’d have to say that would be an astonishingly stupid move for one of them – Masego would lay down an epic smiting and make a gruesome example out of them when he found out who attacked his Observatory. If where they are would require use of the mage relays, if something happened to them, that could explain things, though I’d expect them to comment that the relays weren’t functioning properly. I think there is no interference, just a misunderstanding. It might be as simple as the states Masego and Catherine are in at the moment. Catherine just transformed from some sort of Catherine-shaped snow angel in a mountain of Winter to a mortal with free access to Night II – electric boogaloo. It could be that she isn’t wholly cut off from the observatory, but it’s just not configured to recognize her new metaphysical outfit. After all, the strongest walls in the world are worth shit if you can’t recognize an impostor walking through the gate, and Catherine just swapped out her identification card. It normally wouldn’t be an issue if Masego was in good shape, he’d have ways to recognize it was still her. But he’s not. He just watched dad turn himself into an avatar of a literal hell-god and shatter himself against an avatar of a literal heaven-god. The dude is wandering back to callow so out of his shit that anything coming within throwing distance of him implodes in on itself. Of course Catherine & co think it’s external interference, that’d be the natural assumption. How could they ever guess what happened to Masego while they were away? On the other hand, of course Masego hasn’t prepared a contingency for this. It isn’t exactly common for someone to shed half a Fae realm to create a new god and revive an empire older than the dirt Callow was built on. Yeah except Akua, who is pretty good mage stated Cat’s changes and Sve Noc apotheosis should have no impact on the central mechanism for the communication hub. Now she could be wrong but I read that as our author telling us something is going very wrong or went very wrong at the Observatory. I argue current Masego kinda falls under outside interference. Masego going through a Man Was Not Meant To Know period of adjustment probably would have knock-on effects on his major artefacts, since they’re kind of linked to him. And, the Observatory is his baby. theothin It’s not really his artifact, it was taken from Akua. But we know he can fuck up scrying from a distance. He’s even doing it right now. I am wondering is she a mage again? Presumably she’d ask for that to be back in her body if it’s an option. Either way I’m sure she can do a crazy impressive amount of things with night. Could be the Saint – the old woman seemed very keen on fighting Cat. Not really her style to go for intelligence, though. And Tariq has deader fish to fry. The Tyrant, on the other hand, has a history of messing with magic and infiltrating enemies, likes people confused, and is near the Callowan border. That is good point since its on the way apparently Tyrant could have made a pit stop in Callow before catching up to his army once they exited the Woods. I don’t think that’s the case? I feel like it would have come up in Malacia’s interlude if part of Callow got sacked. Not really. Laure is on the opposite side of Callow from the Waning Woods, and is heavily defended by Hakram, Vivienne and the Army of Callow, including hundreds of mages and thousands of magic-resistant knights. I have a hard time believing anything short of an army could get through all that. You seem to be forgetting Tyrant single handily destroying a whole army. Beyond that Hakram and Thief are when compared to other Named nothing special in a direct fight. Thief is worthless considering Hakram easily defeated her pre Name. Meanwhile Hakram skills also skew more support, he is better then Thief but he aint exactly elite in melee combat by any stretch of the imagination and he just chopped off his hand which will do him no favors. The army he destroyed wasn’t the unholy fusion of the Callowan knight orders and post-Black Legions of Terror that is Juniper’s Army of Callow. True, the Named would not make much of a difference there, but Juniper would, if not annihilate him, at the very least make it into a prolonged campaign and not a lightning raid. How can you not consider Hakram elite in melee? We have plenty of onscreen examples of him kicking ass and taking names, and once he waded into an insane combat situation solo simply to prompt the triggering of his 3rd Aspect. On top of being Named, he is a greenskin. Depends on one’s definition of “elite”. Archer kicks his ass effortlessly to the point of him deliberately looking for excuses to avoid fighting with her. He’s a Named with martial abilities, but his Name is not martial-focused. Pretty much this. Hakram is impressive compared to the average melee fighter. But he is not special compared to Named Melee Fighters (anyone who is not using Miracles or Magic) so Masego and Tyrant would not. I count Cat and Hanno those as Melee focused as while sure they have special abilities they tend to close range to fight. Not just blast from range. Hakram was never elite before getting Named as a fighter. Beyond that his Powers lean more to fixing Cat’s weak points ie Paperwork, Logistics, Management and his primary style before was duel wielding axes and he just cut off his hand. Beyond that Hakram is not a Mage or Priest killer so sure he is more durable against magic but he is not slicing through spells. As noted Archer kicks his ass and Archer doesn’t even stand at the top. Ranger is the best. She is always learning, can instantly master any skill, and can transcend the limits of mastery to go further beyond. On top of that she is a Half Elf so she starts with stat advantages even beyond an orc. Then you got Saint of Swords who is a domain onto herself who can basically cut anything. Then we have Archer who routinely beats the crap out of Hakram. Honestly of the relevant Name we do know much about from Lone Swordsman’s Group to Woe to Calamaties to Hanno’s Team to Pilgrim’s Team. I think one could easily make the case that the only melee combat focused foe Hakram could beat is the Thief. And honestly Thief would probably rank better if we included spellcasters. She can at least steal spells and miracles. Hakram has got to dodge or try to tank. I kind of wonder about Archer vs Saint I’m pretty sure Hakram could have taken Mr Jingles, John the Hunter. The Bumbling Conjurer would entirely depend on the dice roll. There’s a big difference between the ramshackle army of Atalante, made up of mercenaries, town guards and conscripted peasants, and the Army of Callow, with professional regular and heavy infantry, sappers, mages and magic resistant knights, hardened by battles against fae, wights and Crusaders and led by veteran officers. But do veteran officers really make a difference against thunderbolts raining down from the sky? Yes. They make the difference between people hiding behind heater shields and enduring the assault while mages shield them from the worst of it, and people breaking ranks and running. It could be that the Mages at the Observatory died by accident as a consequence of trying to contact Masego in his current state (although I hope it’s just Masego closing the connection for now). It would explain the lack of contact method, as Malicia’s own mages died horribly in their attempt, the Mages in Callow might have tried to contact Masego shortly after the destruction of Thalassina and suffer the setback (we still don’t know if it’s a conscious or unconscious method he is using to kill all who gets in his range, although I personally think it’s a conscious decision), we don’t know if the field of death around Masego could recognize the intentions or identities of the scrying mages before killing them, so Juniper might have ordered the Observatory closed after an incident, or the Mages might have died and thus the Observatory abandoned. I think it’s Masego. To be precise, that he basically turned Observatory’s full power for his purpose, likely ‘searching’ for…well, any traces of his parents. Like, maybe Masego either is in denial that those two are totally dead, or he accept that, and is now searching for where their souls might’ve gone to. And so he’s looking everywhere, including into Hells or other dimensions, where a soul might go to. Then he’ll bring their souls back, and he’ll prove to them that someone coming back from beyond is still the same person, not just a fake with all their memories/personalities. Ooh I like this. Makes sense for Masego to do such a thing too. I don’t think the Observatory is physically damaged or has been physically attacked. It’s likely a magical / abstract way of disrupting its communication capabilities. Which Masego will likely easily see through and restore once he gets there, but he hasn’t yet. Let’s not forget that the League (and, by extension, the Tyrant) has access to Atalantian priests, who are known, among other things, for their ability to block scrying… I think we’ve got bingo. That’s the theory I’m banking on, now. I’d forgotten about League priests! Yotz Mobile anti-scrying emitters? Hmmm… The question is: Atalantians. How do they work? Are they act as ADW, damping every/some of the attempts to scry in the vicinity; can block address scrying by, say, the identity of something or other; or just shut down whatever they want on the general principle of “ah dun wanna”. Also – from where exactly Cat tried to contact her (?) capital and Observatory. If she did so from the Everdark – well, there is an army of the dead between her and the recipient. With the literal unliving god doing essentially whatever he wants and/or able to screw the general order of things. And, The Crown. And the necromantic Wasteland of Calernia, for war – war never changes. Also, Golden Bloom. Elves may left this world for the time being, but something surely remained. Not to mention their general attitude towards untermensch and Cat in particular. If she tried to contact Laure from where she is now, which we can assume from the text – well, I already outlined my standing in the first paragraph: in that case the League is most probable culprit for sure – the question is how they done it. If she tried to do it from the Arcadia, however, somewhere in between Everdark and her current location; or from several points during the march… Well, all bets are off, then. I’d speculate that Observatory is a part of Masego, and since he is now, most probably, in the Orrery… If I’d to blatantly misapply some wording templates to it, ahem: every sufficiently powerful scrying device is indistinguishable from Fog-of-War generator. And since Masego doesn’t want to be found, Observatory hides with him. …And Laure – but that’s just a side effect. So, what exactly happens to the drow at dawn? Finally, someone’s asking the real questions. Maybe they pull a Gargoyles and turn to stone with the sunrise. Until proven otherwise Rumena is now General Brooklyn. Don’t you mean General Hudson? I mean, he is old and cranky… 😉 Gown turns back into rags, coach and horses turn back into a pumpkin and mice. They can still leave behind their glass shoes though. If it’s anything like DnD, reduced vision, dizziness and generally reduced combat ability. Might be they also lose most their access to the Night, or lose consciousness. Or maybe they do turn into stone, who knows. Drow served as mercenaries on the surface before. Granted, those were exiles who had barely any night in them but I don’t think people would employ mercs that can’t participate in most battles. Cat seemed to believe marching in the day was an impossibility. This does, however, reinforce the idea that, whatever this is, it’s connected to the Night. Not an impossibility, an annoyance. They are a species of people who hadn’t been under sunlight for millennia, it’s to be expected they experience discomfort, weakness or outright pain when exposed to it. I mean, it’s kinda given that the Night only works at night… It’s likely, though it’d do well to remember Winter worked all year long. It’s one of those “drawback to power” things, I’d think. Those drow had barely any night in them, so effects were minimal. the same effects on these ones, who are chock full of the stuff, are much more debilitating, whatever they are. Didn’t come up underground because no sun, but now they are exposed to their natural counterpart and Winter isn’t thrilled with it either so the power boost’s effects on this have ranged from nothing to actually making it worse. The notions about Indrani and not being worthless for failing were something I needed to hear, in the depth of my depression. This novel always gives me a push I need. Thank you. Guide is good actually ❤ Typos: an offer a help >an offer of help Looking a misery >Looking at misery Nice, things are heating up, should be a chapter or two before the armies meet again. It’s going to be a really messy and entertaining battle, I bet. And then operation ‘Rescue Mentor’ can begin. -answered an offer a help / offer of help -I suspected that in way / in a way -The leather stared creaking / started Interesting chapter. Answers all around. A few questions, too: -will Cat find love again? -do Drow melt in the sun like popsicles? -what happened to the observatory? -will Cat chop Adjutant’s arm off for giving Vivi a hand? -what is Kairos up to (the eternal question)? -will Cat find good booze again? The only one I can answer is the last one: Yes, Cat and Indrani are definitely sacking up the local good booze in the next city they enter. And when she gets back to some order, she will hit the wine again like no tomorrow, until Hakram makes her stop XD And now he can’t even rely on an oath to keep her from it. Plus she has a liver again to put on the line. As for finding good booze in the next city, you never know. Maybe they have terrible alcohol. ‘That didn’t make them unworthy…’ Arguable, from an existentialist standpoint. What is even Cat’s philosophy at this point? I get it’s a CoA story so you can’t expect true consistency but it feels like a proper mess right now. The hell? I didn’t hit reply… Cat’s philosophy is what she’s stated: when times get dark, we’re in this together. The strong should help and support the weak. I was about to say that as a Named she can burn off the alcohol immediately, but then I remembered that she has not had an actual Name in quite some time (but is she still in a transition point and therefore has some Named abilities…she had some when she was in competition for Squire) That, plus considering she (used to?) drinks to get drunk, she’d be unlikely to burn the alcohol. I think she only did that under Winter’s influence, before Winter her vice of choice was wakeleaf. I don’t think Winter had anything to do with that, actually. The Second Liesse hit her really hard. No it was definitely because it was the only thing that took the bite out of Winter. She said as much earlier. It did, yea, but drinking while Wintered didn’t actually get her /drunk/, just less Wintered. Incidentally, converting her to full Winter was a part of Black’s plan that he failed to tell her about. Then she will have to loot from the armies. Procer’s princes keep good wine and luxuries even on campaign, and the Tyrant always has quality stuff, although his liquor probably has quite a dose of arsenic to give it a unique taste. I hear his arsenic is of superbly high quality. Let’s hope Cat can still survive mundane poisons now that she’s no longer a glorified Yuki Onna. >“Was a body shown?” I asked. >She shook her head. >“Then he’s not dead,” In a world that runs on story logic, this isn’t denial. To quote one old cranky sasser: The report of my death was an exaggeration. In regards to someone with Black’s reputation in our world, it would be prudent not only to see, but to thoroughly examine the body on molecular level. Just to be more-or-less sure… IT’S INSUFFICIENT INFORMATION TIME of course Cat can’t contact the Observatory, that would just smooth the situation over and allow her to make informed decisions -_- Incomplete unverifiable info is a waste of time in a multi-party shit-show like this. Which is why Tyrant just blinded the Observatory. Are you saying that Kairos restricted Cat to incomplete unverifiable info by blinding it, or are you trying to say he did Cat a favor by cutting off her access to one source of such? XD Cat will probably kill a lot of the chasing army’s after hearing about Black and his trips having a plague shoved on them and not knowing if he is alive No, I don’t think so. Catherine cares more about her plan than about him, she’s reiterated that multiple times. She’s going to be distraught on a personal level, not throwing away her entire strategy (which is to get everyone pointed at the same foe who is incidentally not her). I’m really not sure how feasible that is. She basically brought out an empire of a traditionally Below race to the forefront of the geo-political landscape and currently no one is sure what she’s going to do with it. They could be as large as a threat as the Dead King. > Catherine Foundling > feasible I think you’re missing a logical step in there somewhere XD Cat’s going to diplomacy them to death, not actually slaughter soldiers she has a use for herself! That’s exactly my point. After the Dead King is over, they’re going to try dog piling her. The drow are the ones she’s sending to be the front line against the Dead King. There is no “after the Dead King is over” where they don’t know exactly what she’s doing with them. Yeah… we’ll see it Cat is so naive as that. Frankly, Cat is trying to kid herself. If faced with him in trouble at a distance close enough to see it, she knows damned well she’d drop every plot she has in hand in the rush to help him. And, thereby screw them both over. It’s why she’s keeping away from any known vicinity of his. Not going to take revenge, though. I am intrigued with HOW the Tyrant pulled that off, was it name related, sorcery or good old spy work? (AKA physical sabotage). An now Cat knows about Black, is almost sure that between the next 3 chapters she is going to decide finding out about him, she probably will know mor ein the city but that still won’t be enough so hopefully she will go the army. What happened to the drow at dawn? well, i’m similar to cat. i still think black is the original main character of this story and can’t die without fullfilling his purpose. Purpose not curently filled Ah the old “protagonist believes something that no one else does that eventually turns out to be true cliche” huh. Exciting! I wonder if this one will be subverted or not? Definitely not. We know more of Amadeus’s arc than Cat does. There’s Stuff Building Up. He’s not just alive for the sake of her being right, she’s just independently correct about him being alive. Unless even that was a ploy by the Bard, Black currently has almost infinite Plot Armor – and the most dangerous thing of all: he KNOWS about that now. If anything was a mistake of the Bard’s, this should be it… Telling your players as the GM that you (at least currently) need them for the plot, that the Game’s Gods are not finished with them (yet)? Baaaad mistake if they’re strategic powerplayers out to get you and crap on your plot… I think the biggest problem with this is that Black doesn’t know what Bard’s plot /is/. Can’t foil someone’s intentions if you have no clue what they /are/. But you can try, and who knows, maybe you’ll happen to guess correctly? Yeah but the best guess to make is that she wants him to do exactly the thing he’s thinking is the best idea, and “whatever I decide to do will be what she predicted” is not the kind of game I think Black’ll allow himself to be pulled in. Theoretically yes, but if everything he might possibly do or not do might be according to her plan, there’s no point in overthinking it – it leads only to paranoia and indecisiveness (which is likely the point). Even if he decided to sit back and do nothing, that too might be what she intended for him. The only reasonable approach is to ignore her and do what needs to be done regardless. Exactly what I’m thinking. Bard was careful to not drop any information about her own intent and only comment on him and the overall situation. This means the only non-stupid approach is to ignore her intent entirely and go after his own goals, just keeping in mind that there’s a wildcard at the table. Which would make her success or failure wrt him entirely depend on how good she is at reading him and guessing what he wants and how he’ll operate to achieve it. Moginheden Why isn’t Cat just gating to the Observatory? Why is she in Iserre at all? Winter gates reduced travel time, but distance and direction still mattered. Callow was on the way between the Everdark and Iserre so it would make a LOT of sense to drop in and catch up on current events before moving on to Procer. This wouldn’t increase travel time to Iserre more than a day or so under Winter’s system and would be an obvious strategic advantage to know what you are getting into. If Night interfacing with Winter changed how gates work then the travel time might be removed as the Night-based shadow walking was hinted to do. If that’s the case though, she should gate back home as soon as she can’t scry there to figure out what’s going on. Even if Callow is off-limits for some reason, why is she talking about a 3 day march to the nearest city? If it’s 3 days away over land where other armies might intercept them, (what seems to be implied.) Then it’s probably less than a day away by gate, and you don’t need to worry about the Tyrant while in Arcadia. Even if she doesn’t want anyone knowing she is out, opening a gate a few kilometers away from the city, and sending a single person to sneak in and get a report would make a lot of sense, (not sure who would be more stealthy between Archer and Cat right now. Neither of them favor stealth as a primary tactic, but both have been proven very capable of it when the situation warrants it.) Probably reasons are twofold. First – she can’t gate by her own will anymore, at least – gate on strategic level. Her power is borrowed from the Sisters – and while on average that was a good deal, she lost the ability to surestep navigate through Arcadia. She needed one of the Sisters to chart a course for her and the army to gate in. Which brings us to the part of ability/will – Sisters are either not willing to plot a course for her to gate to Laure neighborhood, or are unable to do so due to Observatoty’s wards. Secondly – the question of time. Tempo of the operation planned may not allow such frivolities as gating to random places at random times. There is not enough data to state/disprove that with a sufficient degree of certainty so far, imho. We shall see soon, I believe. In any case, contacting Laure by more mundane means was in order, but – now the option is moot, and we have what we have. Callow is not on the way to Iserre, and if I have to guess, the distance/time relationship isn’t linear there. Traveling through Arcadia is fast, but also some time is lost just by virtue of entering/exiting it. Even in a straight line making pit stops along the way could extend the journey several times over. Check the maps linked at the top. The Everdark is in the north east. The straight line from it to Iserre passes through the Golden Bloom and western Callow, (especially since they “are skirting the eastern edge of the principality of Iserre.”) now depending on where in the Everdark they were, they might not go straight past the observatory, but a little detour seems like an obvious benefit when Cat has been out of the loop for I’m guessing 3 months now? (although I’m not sure exact timing.) As for entering and exiting taking huge amounts of time, I’ve never heard of that before, and it’s directly countered by Cat using gates for short range travel on a battlefield occasionally. Arcadia was always much shorter distance than reality, (I think consistently and linearly but I’m not sure on that.) The reason it was hard to predict times was that time itself was weird in Arcadia. 1 hour of in reality might be a day in Arcadia or a second. Funny thing, I checked the maps too and the straight line between the Everdark and Iserre doesn’t go anywhere near Laure. In fact, it barely touches the northern border of Callow. Laure would be a bit of a detour, but not a huge one. Remeber they aren’t in the city of Iserre they are at the eastern edge of the province. It does depend on where in the ever dark they started from where exactly the line goes; but even dropping in Harrow or Hedges would let them catch up on current events, (although it might be harder to hide that Cat is returning to the fight, so I would still have detoured a bit to the observatory) I suspect time losses would be proportionate to how many people you’re trying to transport with the gate. Also, imagine a drow army popping out in the middle of Callow. “Hi, it’s me, your Queen, now also Priestess of the drow! Do not be alarmed!” It’s… kind of Cat’s responsibility to keep her new allies away from her land to prevent tensions there I think 0.0 Nothing like that kind of time loss has been mentioned when using gates. Also Cat does not need to bring the drow out with her in Callow. She opens a large gate in the Everdark, moves to where Callow lines up in Arcadia with her army, opens a small gate and goes through herself leaving behind the drow, gets an update, goes back to the gate’s location and opens a new gate, then she will be back with her army in Arcadia and can move on to Iserre. She has done this before when she dumped the leaders of the first drow city in Arcadia. Hum, maybe you’re right. It’s not like erratic to just miss things like that, though. I’m sure an explanation will come up at some point. Now if Cat had gone to the northern front of Procor vs the dead king, you’d be right that Callow is out of the way. But for some reason she went to the southern front. 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__label__cc	0.557528	0.442472	Sign In \| Cart (0) Presented by Girls On The Run Englert Theatre Thursday, Apr 11, 2019 7:00 PM $10 - $45 - General Admission + Fees The Pre-Show Reception will Begin at 5:30 PM Films will Begin at 7:00 PM Join us for a fun evening of entertaining and thought-provoking independent films while supporting Girls on the Run of Eastern Iowa. LUNAFEST is a traveling film festival, created by LUNA Bar, featuring award-winning short films by, for and about women. The film festival screening raises funds for Girls on the Run of Eastern Iowa, an after school empowerment program for elementary age girls in 30+ schools primarily in Johnson, Linn, Washington and Black Hawk Counties. All proceeds from the event stay locally with Girls on the Run. --Doors open at 5:30 PM --Films will begin screening at 7:00 PM. Come early and enjoy free appetizers, desserts, a silent auction, raffle and a cash bar. Films are not formally rated, however, some content is not appropriate for children. We recommend that viewers be aged 13 and up. Film Descriptions/ Filmmakers: https://www.lunafest.org/filmmakers More info on Girls on the Run: www.girlsontheruniowa.org $10 Students $20 Girls on the Run Coaches $40 General Admission through April 3 $45 General Admission beginning April 4 $35 Discounted for Groups of 10 or more Attending Mission Creek Festival?: MCF passholders receive a free ticket to LUNAFEST - Available by calling or stopping by the box office General Admission General Admission (after April 3) - $45.00 General Admission GA - Coaches of Girls on the Run - $20.00 General Admission GA - Student - $10.00 General Admission Group of 10 or more - $35.00 Add To External Calendar Google Calendar Yahoo! Calendar Outlook Calendar iCal LUNAFEST is a traveling film festival, created by LUNA Bar, featuring award-winning short films by, for and about women. This season, the program of eight films – filled with exceptional stories of reflection, hope and humor – will travel to over 175 cities across the nation. Please Note: Films are not formally rated, however, some content is not appropriate for children. We recommend that viewers be age 13+ for this season’s lineup. www.lunafest.org The Girls on the Run program uses the power of running to help 3rd through 8th grade girls develop self-respect and value a healthy lifestyle. Girls in this after school program focus on their development as a whole person – including physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual well-being. Each semester some 500 girls in over 30 schools in Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Center Point, Coralville, Fairfield, Hiawatha, Iowa City, Marion, North Liberty, Solon, Urbana, Washington and Waterloo have the opportunity to become joyful, healthy, and confident because of you. www.girlsontheruniowa.org Doors open at 5:30 PM and films will begin screening at 7:00 PM. Enjoy appetizers, desserts, a silent auction, raffle and a cash bar. All of the proceeds from the event stay locally with Girls on the Run. Tickets are $40 through April 3 and $45 April 4-11 ($10 for students; $20 for GOTR coaches; $35 each for packages of 10 or more). Contact info@girlsontheruniowa.org with questions. Thank you! Click here for full size image. Thank you to our premier season sponsors It All Happens Here. Upcoming shows Contact the Englert Donate to the Englert Newsletter Sign Up © 2019 Englert Theatre. Ticketing Powered by MIDWESTIX Powered By Agile Ticketing Solutions	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1625
__label__cc	0.644281	0.355719	Quotes & Movies Top Joker Heath ledger Images Quotes December 30, 2016 by Alan Smith Heath Andrew Ledger was an Australian actor and director. After performing roles in several Australian television and film productions during the 1990s, Ledger left for the United States in 1998 to further develop his film career. Heath Ledger kept a chilling diary in preparation for his Oscar-winning portrayal of the Joker in The Dark Knight. The Australian actor died of an accidental overdose of a combination of prescription medications in January 2008 “Do I really look like a guy with a plan? You know what I am? I’m a dog chasing cars. I wouldn’t know what to do with one if I caught it! You know, I just… do things.” ― The Joker – Heath Ledger “Smile, because it confuses people. Smile, because it’s easier than explaining what is killing you inside.” “As you know, madness is like gravity…all it takes is a little push.” “If you’re good at something, never do it for free.” “Nobody panics when things go “according to plan”. Even if the plan is horrifying!” “‎”Introduce a little anarchy. Upset the established order, and everything becomes chaos. I’m an agent of chaos…” “What doesn’t kill you, simply makes you stranger!” “Why so serious? ” “I believe that whatever doesn’t kill you simply makes you stranger.” “I believe whatever doesn’t kill you simply makes you… stranger.” “They Laugh At Me Because I’m Different. I laugh At Them Because They’re all the same” “Their morals, their code; it’s a bad joke. Dropped at the first sign of trouble. They’re only as good as the world allows them to be. You’ll see- I’ll show you. When the chips are down these, uh, civilized people? They’ll eat each other. See I’m not a monster, I’m just ahead of the curve.” “And…here…we…go…” “Tell your men they work for me now, this is my city!” “The only sensible way to live in this world is without rules.” Categories Uncategorized Tags Celebs Quotes, Famous Quotes, Heath ledger, Joker Quotes, Top Actors Quotes Post navigation Pulp Fiction (1994) Top Quotes and Trailer Jim Carrey Top image quotes Action Movies Adventure Movies Al Pacino ambition Angelina Jolie Animation Movies Biography Brad Pitt Bruce Lee Celebs Quotes Comedy Movies Crime Movies devil Drama Drama Movies Family Movies Famous Quotes Fantasy Movies History Movies Horror Movies Indian Movies Inspirational Quotes James Allen Jason Statham Joaquin Phoenix John Wayne Joker Quotes Lists Love Quotes Motivational Quotes Movies Movies Reviews Musical Movies Mystery Movies Robert De Niro Romantic Movies Sci-fi Movies serial killer Sport Movies Sylvester Stallone Thriller Movies Top Actors Quotes trailer War Movies Winnie-the-Pooh Movie Quotes about Life Joker (2019) New Best Image Quotes and Movie Trailer Inspirational Quotes about Ambition: pro and against ambition Murder Over New York (1940) Angel and the Badman (1947) with John Wayne – Best Quotes © 2020 Quotes & Movies • Powered by GeneratePress	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1632
__label__wiki	0.779089	0.779089	RealityStudio A William S. Burroughs Community Bibliographic Bunker Bibliographic Bunker Texts Bibliography Interviews Biography Criticism Scholarship William Burroughs and Andy Warhol Tags: Andy Warhol, Cut-Up, Film, William Burroughs Reports from the Bibliographic Bunker Jed Birmingham on William S. Burroughs Collecting I just finished reading a catalogue raisonné of Andy Warhol’s Screen Tests. For those who do not know, Warhol shot a series of portrait films from 1964 to 1966, one of the most long-term and ambitious projects in his career as a filmmaker. Each test was about four minutes long, roughly the duration of a hundred feet of film. Warhol would place his subject in front of a camera (a 16mm Bolex to start) with instruction to face the camera until the film stopped. In many cases, Warhol would walk away from the subject as the film was shooting. Warhol directed over 400 screen tests, and they serve as a remarkable archive of the personalities of the New York art scene and the Factory. Artists, art dealers, collectors, critics and patrons are well represented, as are the celebrities of the Factory’s Studio System: Edie Sedgwick, Mario Montez, Ivy Nicholson, Baby Jane Holzer, Ultraviolet, and Taylor Mead. Poets find a place in the pantheon, particularly poets associated with the New York School. Or should I say the Tulsa School? John Ashbery sat for a screen test representing the first generation New Yorkers, and he labeled Ted Berrigan, Ron Padgett, Joe Brainard, and Dick Gallup, the Tulsa School. Berrigan, Padgett, and Brainard all sat for screen tests. The Beats are represented in the form of Allen Ginsberg and Peter Orlovsky. Both poets sat on December 4, 1966. These were some of the last screen tests taken in the entire series. In an exhibit at the Corcoran Gallery dedicated to Warhol, I saw a handful of screen tests. Ginsberg’s was one of them. Like many subjects, Ginsberg chooses to sit as still as possible and aggressively out-stare the camera. I also saw Ashbery’s test. Similarly, he aggressively confronts the camera, scowling for much of the test. In interviews, Ashbery admitted to being intimidated by the process. Ginsberg and Orlovsky appeared in another Warhol film, along with Jack Kerouac and Gregory Corso, two years earlier. The film was Couch and it has an interesting backstory you can read about here. William Burroughs never sat for a screen test. Given the hype and excitement that surrounded Burroughs during his time in New York City in 1964/1965, this is somewhat surprising. At the time, Burroughs was an underground celebrity, a perfect subject for a screen test. Yet Burroughs and Warhol did not hit it off in the 1960s. Panna Grady, a rich heiress and a groupie of underground poets and writers, took Burroughs to meet Warhol for dinner. They went to a Chinese restaurant, where Burroughs was offended by the manners of those in Warhol’s entourage. Burroughs walked out. The personalities of the two men were quite a bit different, as must have been obvious when they met. Warhol cultivated a camp and effeminate gay persona that was the polar opposite of Burroughs’ gun-toting machismo. Burroughs’ letters of the 1950s are filled with his dislike for swishes, so coming face-to-face with Warhol must have aroused some level of distaste. Creatively, however, the two had much in common. Before their ill-fated dinner, Warhol arrived at Burroughs’ loft with a bag of tape-recording equipment. Surely this piqued Burroughs’ interest because Burroughs asked Warhol to leave the recorders at the loft. I am fascinated by Warhol during the Factory years, and it is an interesting “what if” to me to wonder what a collaboration between Burroughs and Warhol would have been like. How would Burroughs have reacted to a screen test? If anybody could have out-stared a Bolex, it would have been Burroughs. I like to think that the camera would blink, tear up, or break down under the strain of Burroughs’ impassive, sullen gaze. Perhaps Burroughs would not even register on the film at all. In Mexico City, Peru, Panama, and Tangier, Burroughs stalked back alleys anonymously, melting into the shadows without leaving a trace on his surroundings. The banker’s suit and the grey hat were the uniform of the 1950s Everyman. Or maybe a Nobody. Not for nothing did Burroughs’ ability to blend in and disappear earn him the name “El Hombre Invisible.” Ironically, Burroughs’ non-descript clothes became iconic by the 1970s. Immediately recognizable, precisely because he was invisible. The banker’s clothes disguised a revolutionary: a wolf in sheep’s clothing. When Burroughs returned to New York City from 1974 to 1981, Warhol was still holding court, although the Factory gave way to Studio 54. The screen tests were replaced by celebrity portraits painted for a sizable fee. Interestingly, it was at this period, when Burroughs truly broke into mainstream consciousness, that Warhol and Burroughs would connect. When Burroughs lived in New York City at the Bunker, he and Warhol met again for dinner, and the results were much more cordial than 1965. Victor Bockris taped several of their conversations and published them in With Willam Burroughs: At the Bunker. This title was a Richard Seaver book that was distributed by Grove Press in 1981. Warhol took several Polaroids of Burroughs in preparation for a proposed portrait, but it never came off. Burroughs never ponied up the requisite cash. Yet the attempt was made. Even more than in 1965, Burroughs was a celebrity. Burroughs appeared on Saturday Night Live, was the godfather of Punk, was profiled in People. Such flash and recognition captivated Warhol. The pinnacle of this type of attention would be the Nike ad in 1994 that capitalized on Burroughs’ iconic status in the realm of, not Punk, but Cyber-Punk. Despite the coldness of their first meeting, Burroughs and Warhol briefly bonded in Burroughs’ loft over the tape recorder. This machine proved central to the creative work and philosophies of both artists in the 1960s. Burroughs: “I am a recording instrument.” Warhol: “I want to be a machine.” Burroughs utilized the tape recorder from the late 1950s on. In his essay The Invisible Generation, Burroughs proclaims such technology as an agent for revolutionary change. Warhol relied on the tape recorder for most of his literary projects. A: A Novel is at its simplest a transcription of Warhol star Ondine talking about the events of his day. Tape transcriptions made up the bulk of Popism and The Philosophy of Andy Warhol as well. Ideally, Warhol sought to just let the tape run and present verbatim transcriptions. There would be no stopping or re-starting of the tape, no edits, no cuts. On the other hand, Burroughs aggressively manipulated the tape. He inched it backwards and forwards, recording and re-recording. He cut and spliced the tape. The resulting transcripts were heavily revised and altered. These two creative icons are on the opposite ends of the spectrum concerning the process of editing. Yet the goal is the same: a dissolving of the control of the artist, a striving for the impersonal. The major difference between the films of Warhol and Burroughs is, again, the cut. Burroughs’ films are full of aural and visual cuts, and Warhol uses the cut sparingly, if at all. Despite opposing editing techniques, the desire to displace the artist is the same. Of course, just the reverse occurs. Reading Burroughs cut-up texts, his personal obsessions and style shine through. The same occurs with his films. The selection of images and sounds betray his hand. He cannot help but impose his personal imprint. The same holds true for Warhol. Within the seemingly very strict parameters of the screen test, extremely individual, personal performances result. No screen test is exactly the same, even with the same subject filmed for several different tests. If you doubt this, view the several different tests taken of Baby Jane Holzer or Edie Sedgwick. Each test has its unique qualities. The personalities of the sitter show through as does that of Warhol. Watching the films of Burroughs and Warhol from a drug perspective, I feel that their styles could have been reversed. The drug of choice for Warhol and his art was amphetamine, while Burroughs preferred heroin. One would expect rapid cuts of image and sound from Warhol, and yet it was Burroughs’ cut-up films that reflect the speed freak’s sense and sensibility. Conversely, Warhol films like Sleep and Empire seem to capture the perspective of the junkie on the nod. Burroughs famously wrote in Naked Lunch that while on junk he could stare with interest at his shoe for hours. What would Burroughs have thought of a movie like Empire? Given his interest in editorial manipulation, Burroughs might have found it boring, preferring instead a movie like Chelsea Girls with its split-screen projection. Burroughs’ fascination with multiple perspectives hammers home the point that the world he described is largely seen through the lens of withdrawal. The kicking junkie is besieged by sensation. Spontaneous orgasms, crawling flesh, runaway thoughts. Burroughs’ art, cinematic and literary, captures and reproduces the experience of withdrawal more than the sensation of the fix. The hardcore addict fails to experience the euphoria of heroin in the same manner as a first-time user. Part of the kick is trying to recapture that initial rush. Burroughs’ strong sense of nostalgia stems in part from the longing of the addict for the first fix. As Warhol was making screen tests in the 1960s, so in a way was Burroughs (along with Brion Gysin, Anthony Balch, and Ian Sommerville). Towers Open Fire (1963) opens with a long static shot of Burroughs which mirrors the portraits Warhol would begin creating a year later. In Guerrilla Conditions, later to become the basis for The Cut-Ups (1966), Burroughs introduced chance / found techniques similar to Warhol’s. Barry Miles writes, “The Cut Ups was literally that, with four reels of film being cut into twelve-inch lengths and assembled in rotation by a lab technician… No artistic judgment was made, and Balch was not even present.” The similarities to the restraints imposed on the screen tests are obvious. I am more intrigued in considering a film like Bill and Tony (1972) as a Burroughsian screen test. The movie consists of the image of Burroughs mouthing Balch words, and Balch doing likewise to Burroughs’ words. Balch and Burroughs experimented with merging images to form a composite person. Burroughs was very interested in such superimpositions. Burroughs states, “Anthony Balch and I did an experiment with his face projected onto mine and mine onto his. Now if your face is projected onto somebody else’s in color, it looks like the other person. You can’t tell the difference; it’s a mask of light.” He states further, “Another experiment that Anthony and I did was to take the two faces and alternate them twenty-four frames per second, but it’s such a hassle to cut those and replace them, even to put one minute of alternation of twenty-four frames per second on a screen, but it is extraordinary.” Burroughs and Gysin also played with such techniques in The Third Mind experiments. The New Reformers photographs, produced in connection with the Colloque de Tanger in 1975, utilized such superimpositions. In 1971, Jan Herman visited Burroughs and Balch at St. Duke Street in London. At this time, the two men were making Bill and Tony and performing the experiments Burroughs describes above. Herman took part in these experiments and recorded a session on videotape. The results are available exclusively on RealityStudio. As the video shows, Burroughs introduces montage to the screen test. Montage, collage, assemblage, like the cut-up technique, all center on the cut. In the screen tests, Warhol avoided the edit, the physical cut. The duration of the movie was dictated by the length in feet of the packaged roll of film. No takes, no director yelling cut, no splicing of the film. On the other hand, Burroughs urged a generation to cut up everything. Film, text, audio tape all was fair game for the scissors. Warhol and Burroughs’ editing techniques differed but their goal of depersonalization (and eventual failure to achieve those goals) were the same. Both Warhol and Burroughs were well exposed to the world of experimental film from Russian avant-garde film of the 1920s to Surrealist film of the 1930s to the New American Film of the post-WWII era. Warhol was a fixture at The Filmmakers’ Co-op and a friend of numerous underground filmmakers like Jonas Mekas, Jack Smith (before their falling out), Willard Maas, and Marie Menken. These filmmakers were subjects for screen tests. Through Gysin and Balch (who distributed European soft-core films), Burroughs would have been exposed to a number of experimental films. I suspect Burroughs and Warhol were well aware of each other’s films as well. Towers Open Fire was completed in 1963 before the underground film boom of the next year. Much of what became The Cut-Ups were filmed around that time. Sections of The Cut-Ups were filmed in the Chelsea Hotel in 1965, the year Warhol and Burroughs first met. Given his connection with Mekas and others, Warhol may have heard about Burroughs’ film experiments as early as 1963. Interestingly, despite Burroughs’ absence from Warhol’s films, particularly the Screen Tests, they are Burroughsian in spirit (alternatively Burroughs’ films are Warholian) as both men had similar obsessions and interests. Burroughs’ films of the mid-1960s have images of young men in bed, of static portraits, of artwork being created in Factory-type fashion. In fact in 1968, a young man appeared at the Factory introducing himself as Julian Burroughs, the son of William Burroughs. The man was in fact Andrew Dungan, and his act was a con along the lines of that portrayed in Six Degrees of Separation. Dungan read up on Burroughs and his actual son, Billy, in the mainstream and underground media. Either Warhol was fooled or he went along with the deception. The idea of a doppelganger of this type would have appealed to Warhol. He played such tricks himself. Most famously, Edie Sedgwick dyed her hair silver and accompanied Warhol to parties and openings as a female version of Warhol. Less well known but more on point here, Warhol sent Alan Midgette (who sat for a screen test) on a speaking tour of the United States posing as Warhol himself in October 1967 around the time of the Julian Burroughs hoax. Quite possibly, the hoax perpetrated on the Factory inspired Warhol to try it himself, although forgery and impersonation were already staples of the Factory aesthetic. In any case, Warhol cast Dungan / Julian in Lonesome Cowboys and Nude Restaurant. So indirectly Burroughs was a Warhol superstar. Burroughs may never have set foot in the Factory but his presence was felt there and bled into Warhol’s films of the period. Similarly in the screen-test feel of Bill and Tony, Warhol proves to be a ghost in the machine in Burroughs’ films. Written by Jed Birmingham and published by RealityStudio on 2 March 2009. 2 thoughts on “William Burroughs and Andy Warhol” David MacGowan says: Reading your consideration of how Bill may have appeared (or otherwise) in front of Andy’s movie camera (el hombre invisible) reminds me of critic/author Kim newman’s short story/novella ‘ANDY WARHOL’S DRACULA’, in which Andy and his various hangers-on are imagined by the main character to BE vampires, and hence invisible to movie cameras! I’m kinda glad they got on better in later life – as your article shows, they had some interesting points of connection. Andrew Dungan says: just came across and should tell the true story for authenticity. I am Andrew Dungan, a great fan of Burroughs’ work, who attended Stanford Univiersty prior to being drafted into the Vietnam War. Unable to live with myself given my opposition to the war I chose to desert the army in 1967. I made my way to New York City hoping to get aboard a cargo ship. I did choose Julian Burroughs as a sort of homage to William Burroughs and because I thought he lived in Tangiers and I knew he had a son. I thought it might fool someone looking for the real Andrew Dungan. I had been to the March on the Pentagon and arrived in NYC on Halloween day. Walking down the street I was approached by Paul Morrissey who engaged me and was a little taken aback with my cover story. He asked me to be in a movie that night. That was Nude Restaurant. My story was soon picked apart but by then I had ingratiated myself into the entourage. I do think Andy enjoyed my prank, called a “put-on” in that period and I was a clever guy who came up with some ideas for Lonesome Cowboys and my own short file- “Burn the War.” But the fear of some FBI agent finding me and sending me off to some military prison became too intense and I left for France where I lived until I was pardoned as part of the Nixon pardon I saw Andy there once and years later saw William Burroughs in LA. To be sure, he enjoyed my story. I even met Bill, Jr. who strangely enough had become a friend of my brother. Now 50 years later, I still have fond memories of those days/years although they were crazy times and many did not survive. Gary Lee-Nova on Fuck You Press Archive Daurade on D.A. Levy and William S. Burroughs Daniel D. Teoli Jr. on Fuck You Press Archive Seppo Koivula on The Huncke Connection Jeff Ball on The Blade Runner and The Shootist Beats in Kansas Bibliography (Schottlaender) Burroughs Book Covers Mimeo Mimeo RealityStudio is a Supervert production □ © Copyright 2020 □ About □ Contact	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1642
__label__wiki	0.617016	0.617016	disertacija MEDICINSKA VJEŠTAČENJA U POSTUPCIMA KAZNENOG SUDA U DUBROVNIKU U 18. STOLJEĆU Neda Kovačić (2018) Kovačić, N. (2018). MEDICINSKA VJEŠTAČENJA U POSTUPCIMA KAZNENOG SUDA U DUBROVNIKU U 18. STOLJEĆU (Disertacija). Preuzeto s https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:155:538547 Kovačić, Neda. "MEDICINSKA VJEŠTAČENJA U POSTUPCIMA KAZNENOG SUDA U DUBROVNIKU U 18. STOLJEĆU." Disertacija, Sveučilište u Dubrovniku, 2018. https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:155:538547 Kovačić, N. (2018). 'MEDICINSKA VJEŠTAČENJA U POSTUPCIMA KAZNENOG SUDA U DUBROVNIKU U 18. STOLJEĆU', Disertacija, Sveučilište u Dubrovniku, citirano: 23.01.2020., https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:155:538547 Kovačić N. MEDICINSKA VJEŠTAČENJA U POSTUPCIMA KAZNENOG SUDA U DUBROVNIKU U 18. STOLJEĆU [Disertacija]. Dubrovnik: Sveučilište u Dubrovniku; 2018 [pristupljeno 23.01.2020.] Dostupno na: https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:155:538547 N. Kovačić, "MEDICINSKA VJEŠTAČENJA U POSTUPCIMA KAZNENOG SUDA U DUBROVNIKU U 18. STOLJEĆU", Disertacija, Sveučilište u Dubrovniku, Dubrovnik, 2018. Dostupno na: https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:155:538547 Naslov MEDICINSKA VJEŠTAČENJA U POSTUPCIMA KAZNENOG SUDA U DUBROVNIKU U 18. STOLJEĆU Naslov (engleski) MEDICAL EXPERTISE IN THE PROCEEDINGS OF CRIMINAL COURT IN DUBROVNIK IN 18th CENTURY Autor Neda Kovačić Mentor Tatjana Buklijaš (mentor) Član povjerenstva Zdenka Janeković-Römer (predsjednik povjerenstva) Član povjerenstva Kristina Puljizević (član povjerenstva) Član povjerenstva Željko Dugac (član povjerenstva) Datum i država obrane 2018, Hrvatska područje, polje i grana HUMANISTIČKE ZNANOSTI Univerzalna decimalna klasifikacija (UDC) 94(497.5) GEOGRAFIJA. BIOGRAFIJA. POVIJEST Povijest Hrvatske Istraživački uzorak je obuhvatio je sva medicinska vještačenja (707) iz ukupno 9346 postupaka vođenih pred Kaznenim sudom i 137 pripadajućih presuda u tri dekade s početka, sredine i kraja 18. stoljeća. Odabran je tako da se mogu uočiti promjene koje su nastale sredinom stoljeća u smjeru napretka i ekonomskog oporavka dubrovačkog društva. Medicinska vještačenja su u najvećem broju sastavni dio privatne tužbe, priložena kao dokaz o postojanju kaznenog djela, što čini bitnu razliku u odnosu na analizirani uzorak s početka 14. i 15. stoljeća kada su sva medicinska vještačenja provedena prema nalogu suda. Doprinos zdravstvenih stručnjaka: kirurga, brijača, fizika i primalja u učinkovitoj kontroli nasilja dokumentiran je u kaznenim postupcima pokrenutim po službenoj dužnosti prijavama i sudjelovanjem u istražnom postupku očevida. Prema kraju stoljeća raste udio medicinskih vještačenja u tim postupcima što se tumači povećanim brojem zdravstvenih stručnjaka, prvenstveno školovanih kirurga, ali i promjenom obrasca ponašanja sudaca koji su tražili stručnu pomoć i u slučajevima lakših kaznenih djela. Uvidom u veliki broj slučajeva istraženo je kako su sudu prezentirani oni elementi medicinskog izvještaja koji su mogli utjecati na tijek suđenja i donošenje presude. Kvantitativne analize učestalosti medicinskih vještačenja, a posebno prognoze o posljedici kaznenog djela potkrijepile su teoriju o trendu smanjenja nasilja u Dubrovniku od početka prema kraju 18. stoljeća. Medicine and law, two areas of human activity that have been throughout history in constant correlation, were closely linked throughout the time of the Dubrovnik Republic in three significant areas. These include: regulating public health hygiene, adopting laws to monitor medical practice and medical expertise for the needs of the court in the criminal proceedings. The obligations to report woundings and suspicious deaths and to provide medical forensic reports in court procedures were part of the contractual obligations of the commune physicians of Dubrovnik. in Dubrovnik in the 14th and 15th century, although they were seldom performed, and were recorded with a rudimentary vocabulary that does not provide any opportunity Medical expert testimonies for the evaluation of medical knowledge, do show that the judges, in passing their judgements, relied on the prognoses of survival and the estimation of the incapacity for work of the experts called when it was a matter of serious injuries. The frequency of medical expert testimonies in criminal cases of physical assault at the beginning of the 14th century comes to 3.5%. Only in two cases initiated by a private suit (of the total of 38, or 5%) were forensic expertise carried out at the demand of the court. All other medical expert testimonies were carried out in procedures initiated ex officio. The medical experts called were on the whole surgeons, and less often physicians, but it is not always possible to determine their professions since they were recorded with the neutral expression of medicus. Not a single case is recorded of a notification being made by a barber, and they were not invited to give medical evidence in court. A medical expert, who was not always the notifier, at the summons of the court, immediately before it arrived at a judgment, would express his professional opinion without an explanation of the danger of the wound to the life of the injured party, which afforded the judges the opportunity to wait before passing judgement, if the life of the wounded party were in danger. Most often subject to medical expertise were wounds to the head, and, in terms of the means of commission, those that were made with blades and objects of iron. All wounds examined were accompanied with bleeding. Such wounds were obviously considered more dangerous, and their outcome more uncertain. Medical expertise concerning the consequences that would ensue from a wound in the shape of incapacity for work helped the judges to award the injured party a just compensation for lost wages. The means of the wounding and the presence of bleeding, facts necessary for the determination of the amount of a monetary fine, were determined by the evidence of the wounded party and the witnesses present. There is no proof of any interaction between the rector who led the enquiry and the judges and medical forensic experts present. The research samples from the beginning, middle and end of the 18th century were chosen bearing it in mind that essential changes in the direction of progress and prosperity started to occur in the mid-century, and it can be hypothesised that in this period there was a fall in the level of violence. Economic and social conditions in Dubrovnik in the 18th century changed under the influence of political and social developments. The insecure times consequent up on the constant wars, epidemics of infectious diseases and shortages of cash in the state coffers meant that at the beginning of the century only one commune surgeon was employed at any one time. Hence in one third of the cases, medical expertise were entrusted to barbers. A pragmatic pattern can be observed in the behaviour of the judges in criminal cases. Barbers were instructed to examine wounded or poisoned persons, and they also did autopsies in distant places in search of the causes of death. If a crime occurred in the city, the medical examination would be carried out by a surgeon. Physicians would be present at autopsies in the city, and the role of the barber would be reduced to that of dissector. In the middle of the century the economic recovery allowed for Dubrovnik men to be given scholarships for studies of medicine and surgery and for the employment of foreign surgeons and physicians. Three surgeons of the commune carried out most of the medical expertise in the period of 1751/60, independently of the kind of crime, including medical expertise during investigations. Such a practice was kept up to the end of the century, when there were six surgeons in the employment of the city at the same time. The profession of barber was thoroughly marginalised, and the few reports of forensic examination they provided to the court were appended to private suits as proof of the existence of a crime, and in most cases they did not examine the wounds, but described the procedures of treatment carried out. Physicians appeared seldom in court, and their participation was greater at the beginning of the century, when they were called upon to identify poisons, to be present at and voice their opinions about autopsies or to determine the causes of unclear death. At the end of the century the need for their expert knowledge ceased, for barbers and empirical surgeons were replaced by trained surgeons who were competent to provide forensic expertise in all kinds of crime. In the Dubrovnik criminal records, midwives appeared as experts in evidentiary procedures related to the crimes of infanticide and rape, which included the determination of the age and cause of death of the newly born and of the absence or presence of pregnancy and the lactation period of the suspected woman, as well as expertise of the victims of rape in the search for traces of violence and loss of virginity, outside the periods observed in the first decades of the 18th century. In the periods observed, there were only four such cases. From the middle of the century, medical expert expertise were taken over by surgeons.The distribution of medical experts clearly shows that the economic and social progress of the Dubrovnik Republic in the 18th century shaped in medical terms the court practice at the criminal court in Dubrovnik. The pragmatism and frugality of the early part of the century was replaced by the need for a choice of the most qualified persons at their disposal. In a comparison with the beginnings of medico-legal practice, a significant change appears. In the 14th and 15th centuries, medical expertise were carried out only at the order of the court. In the 18th century, however, the greatest number of such expertises were commissioned by private plaintiffs and were submitted as evidence of the existence of a criminal act. A computation of the frequency and distribution of medical expertise gives answers to the questions about medico-legal practice and the changes that took place over the period observed. There are no published data for other criminal courts of the time with which comparisons can be made. The frequency of medical expertise was reduced from the 26% of the beginning of the century to 13% in the middle (by 50% in other words), and it stayed at this level until the end of the century. At the same time, the number of criminal procedures from the beginning towards the end of the century was increased by 80%. The reduction of the proportion of medical expertise, disproportionately to the rise in the number of criminal procedures, confirms the hypothesis that there was a change in the form and intensity of physical violence, which is in accordance with European trends towards a general diminution of violence in the period, which resulted in consequence in a decline for the need for medical expertise in criminal procedures. An analysis of the distribution of medical expertise in terms of kind of crime against life and person and procedures with a negative outcome of the investigative procedure in the three periods shows the gradual reduction of the number of procedures of the crimes of murder, suicide and manslaughter and at the same time an increase in the frequency of medical expertise in such procedures. In all three periods, the greatest number of medical expertise, as would be expected, relates to wounds and other injuries created in consequence of the crime of assault (629 or 89%), for there were by far the greatest numbers of such crimes (96%). In the books of indictments of the Dubrovnik criminal court the medical report was regularly written in Italian. In their form and content, the reports in procedures initiated by a court decision do not differ from those initiated by a private suit. Most often there is a concise medical report that contains only the basic elements: the name and profession of the medical examiner, the name of the injured party, the kind and location of the wound and a prognosis of the consequences. It would be appended either to a private suit or to a medical report of knowledge of a criminal act committed. The time and place of the examination of the injured party and the medical procedures resorted to were not regularly recorded. The time of the examination had to confirm or rebut the time of the commission of the crime. It was particularly important in those criminal procedures in which the judgement awarded compensation for lost wages brought about by the alleged criminal offence. The place of the examination gave the judges information about where the wounded person was in case they wanted to examine him. It additionally provides information about medical practice in 18th century Dubrovnik. A rise in the number of expertise in hospitals from the middle of the century indicates the change in the perception of hospital as place for quality medical care and also about the wish of private plaintiffs to ensure a more compelling proof of their physical injury. Medical reports do not contain much information about medical procedures. In the text of the reports it is mostly mentioned only that the physician examined or tended the said wounds. As for treatments, compresses are mentioned, medicines to cope with pain and purgatives. It is noted that, particularly at the end of the century, the number of procedures of blood-letting increased. The mention of this procedure that was, indeed, in several cases performed at the request of the patient even when there were no visible wounds, was supposed to convince the judges of the existence and gravity of the crime. The contribution of health workers, of surgeons, barbers, physicians and midwives, in the efficient control of violence is documented in criminal procedures launched ex officio and by their participation in the investigative procedures in the field. In criminal procedures initiated ex officio, medical expertise were a component part of the report if the reporter were a medical expert or if they were carried out at the order of the court. The number of reports of medical experts was considerably smaller than the total number of procedure initiated ex officio in which we can find forensic medical expertise recorded and because of the paucity of data it is not possible to ascertain it with any confidence. The proportion of procedures carried out ex officio for crimes against life and person fell towards the end of the century, which is interpreted as a reduction in the share of grave crimes. The share of physicians’ reports also fell at this time, but the share of medical expertise in this period rose at the same time. Towards the end of the century the judges had a number of medical experts available to them, primarily trained surgeons, who could help them to arrive at just decisions. In the period of the beginning of the century only did every third report come from a barber, and in later times the notifiers were only surgeons. The professional knowledge of physicians had an effect on criminal procedures from the very beginnings with the categorisation of the crime, which the judges regularly accepted and stopped the procedure or went on with further investigations. Criminal proceedings initiated by a physician by the notification of a death were never continued by an investigation at the site of the crime, which shows that the judges thought the facts alleged were confirmed. If the report of a crime came from a third person, judges could determine to carry out an on the spot investigation. The number of medical expertise was reduced towards the end of the century. The greatest number of such expertise were carried out in unclear cases of deaths produced by accidental falls, drowning or sickness. The results of all the quantitative and qualitative analyses carried out show a change in the quality, and from the middle to the end of the century, forensic medical examination passed into the domain of trained surgeons almost exclusively. The increased frequency of forensic medical examination in proceedings initiated ex officio in later periods confirms not only the greater accessibility of medical examiners but also the increased need of judges for equitable trials. Medical expertise of wounds and other injuries arising in consequence of the crime of assault are as expected the most numerous such expertise in the periods under observation of the beginning, middle and end of the 18th century. Data from the reports about the kind of injury, the location, the means and the prognosis offer the judges the necessary guidelines in the evidentiary procedure and contribute to the verdict being made with greater justice. In all three periods, the greatest numbers of medical expertise were of wounds that bled, and according to anatomical location, wounds of the head. The expertise of the most serious wounds regularly contained a pathological anatomical description, and sometimes listed which vital functions were jeopardised. The prognoses of the consequences of wounds were not uniformly framed, rather recorded in numerous expressions that in the early period often contain an indefinite formulation, which provided the expert protection against wrong evaluations. There was not always an explanation of the prognosis, which speaks to the confidence of the judges in the physician’s evaluation. Medical expertise of the means of commission was always present in cases of wounds with edged implements, for more severe penalties were enjoined for such crimes. When it was necessary, medical experts would evaluate the degree of physical impairment and the duration of incapacity for work pursuant to which the injured party would be awarded monetary compensation. The contents and numbers of medical expertise of wounds and other injuries arising from crimes of assault make them a valuable source for research into the history of violence. Data from medical reports provide certain data about the consequences of assault. The reduced frequency of medical expertise in the cases of assault in the second period observed speaks of the smaller number of serious injuries for the evaluation of which expert opinion is required. The prognoses of medical examiners about the consequences to the health and life of the injured parties and textual descriptions of the wounds clearly show that blows became less powerful and inflicted less serious injuries on the wounded. The trend towards the diminution of the intensity of violence went on until the end of the century. In spite of the small number of investigations carried out the proceedings of criminal procedure in cases in which poisoning was suspected can serve for the identification of the patterns of court practice. Not in a single procedure initiated by a private suit did the court order medical expertise. In the five cases that the court initiated ex officio after a notification, only one of which was a notification by a medical practitioner (a barber), the court instructed an expert (barber, physician or surgeon) to examine the poisoned person. In two procedures when no medical expert was sent to examine the person suspected to have been poisoned, the victims had already been interred when the notification was made. Although this is a small sample it can be seen that the barber was sent to distant places, while surgeons and physicians carried out their medical expertise in the city. Medical experts found evidence of poisoning by a visual inspection of the body (skin, nails and oral cavity), the appearance of foaming at the mouth, the presence of vomiting and fever and in the general improvement of the state of the victim after they took an antidote. The most important part of the evidence, say the barbers and the physicians, was the test for the robustness of the hair. In a demonstration of knowledge about differentiation of symptoms of poisoning and of sickness, and of medical authority, the Dubrovnik physician Marko Flori stood out in a procedure in which he deterred the judges from a criminal prosecution of the apothecary Remedeli for having issued the wrong medicine. Only in one case of poisoning was evidence provided by an examination of the internal organs. After the barber had “opened up the corpse”, the physician and surgeon carried out the examination. The presence of poison was confirmed by the finding of arsenic crystals attached to the membrane of the ventricle where they had caused inflammation and deterioration of the tissue. If there were signs that the poison had been administered in food or drink, the suspect remnants were taken to the court. Identification of poisonous subjects was usually made by city physicians by a visual inspection. They showed uncertainty and a poor knowledge of toxins. There is no record of them having used the sense of smell or having carried out any other kind of experiments. The contents of vomit would also be examined. Toxicity was demonstrated by biological experiments using animals, dogs or cocks, in the courtyard of the Rector’s Palace. There was no exchange of information between those experts who carried out expertise of the victims in the search of symptoms of poisoning, and those who were supposed to determine the kind of poison used, physicians and surgeons. Although the evidentiary procedures were lengthy and costly, and although the medical forensic experts in most cases claimed with confidence that the victim had been poisoned, not a single procedure was concluded with a verdict. With their numerousness and contents, records of medieval forensic expertise of the Dubrovnik criminal court in the 18th century have permitted diverse kinds of analysis, the results of which explain the involvement of medical practitioners in the control of violence as well as supplement our picture of the criminal legal system in the Dubrovnik Republic. Data valuable for the history of medicine were also obtained, adding to existing knowledge about health culture, healthcare workers and establishments, sicknesses and treatments in the observed period. Thus, a better overall understanding of this historical period of the Dubrovnik Republic will be attained. With its diversity, the information should prompt other researchers to employ this valuable and very capacious set of archival records in the area of history of medicine, social history, the history of everyday life, historical anthropology and women’s history. Kazneni sud kazneni zapisnik sudsko medicinska praksa medicinsko vještačenje kirurg brijač primalja kancelar otrov očevid presuda. criminal records Dubrovnik medico-legal practice judgment. Studijski program Naziv: Povijest stanovništva Vrsta studija: sveučilišni Stupanj studija: poslijediplomski doktorski Akademski / stručni naziv: doktor/doktorica znanosti, interdisciplinarna područja znanosti, odgovarajuće polje (određeno matičnom strukom) (dr. sc.) Prava pristupa Otvoreni pristup	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1649
__label__cc	0.626758	0.373242	Pi3k pathway promotes primordial follicle activation and survival in response to 3MC-induced ovotoxicity Alexander P. Sobinoff, Brett Nixon, Shaun D. Roman, Eileen A. Mclaughlin 3-Methylcholanthrene (3MC) is a potent ovotoxicant capable of causing premature ovarian failure through primordial follicle depletion. Despite 3MCs ovotoxicity having been established for 30 years, relatively little information exists on the mechanisms. In this study, we examined the effects of 3MC exposure on the immature ovarian follicle population. Microarray analysis revealed a complex mechanism of 3MC-induced ovotoxicity involving a number of cellular processes associated with xenobiotic metabolism, ovarian cancer, cell cycle progression, and cell death. 3MC exposure was also found to induce developing follicle atresia and aberrant primordial follicle activation via the stimulation of PI3K/Akt and mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathways. Inhibition of PI3K/Akt signaling resulted in the severe depletion of the primordial follicle pool, with further analysis identifying increased Akt1-stimulated Bad phosphoinhibition in 3MC-treated primordial follicles. Our results suggest that the primordial follicle pool enters a "prosurvival" state upon 3MC exposure and that its depletion is due to a vicious cycle of primordial follicle activation in an attempt to replace developing follicles undergoing follicular atresia. Toxicological Sciences https://doi.org/10.1093/toxsci/kfs137 Methylcholanthrene Follicular Atresia Primary Ovarian Insufficiency Ovarian Follicle Xenobiotics Ovarian Neoplasms Sobinoff, A. P., Nixon, B., Roman, S. D., & Mclaughlin, E. A. (2012). Staying alive: Pi3k pathway promotes primordial follicle activation and survival in response to 3MC-induced ovotoxicity. Toxicological Sciences, 128(1), 258-271. https://doi.org/10.1093/toxsci/kfs137 Sobinoff, Alexander P. ; Nixon, Brett ; Roman, Shaun D. ; Mclaughlin, Eileen A. / Staying alive : Pi3k pathway promotes primordial follicle activation and survival in response to 3MC-induced ovotoxicity. In: Toxicological Sciences. 2012 ; Vol. 128, No. 1. pp. 258-271. @article{bd9c776361f74069b779a33b8ac4f163, title = "Staying alive: Pi3k pathway promotes primordial follicle activation and survival in response to 3MC-induced ovotoxicity", abstract = "3-Methylcholanthrene (3MC) is a potent ovotoxicant capable of causing premature ovarian failure through primordial follicle depletion. Despite 3MCs ovotoxicity having been established for 30 years, relatively little information exists on the mechanisms. In this study, we examined the effects of 3MC exposure on the immature ovarian follicle population. Microarray analysis revealed a complex mechanism of 3MC-induced ovotoxicity involving a number of cellular processes associated with xenobiotic metabolism, ovarian cancer, cell cycle progression, and cell death. 3MC exposure was also found to induce developing follicle atresia and aberrant primordial follicle activation via the stimulation of PI3K/Akt and mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathways. Inhibition of PI3K/Akt signaling resulted in the severe depletion of the primordial follicle pool, with further analysis identifying increased Akt1-stimulated Bad phosphoinhibition in 3MC-treated primordial follicles. 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In: Toxicological Sciences, Vol. 128, No. 1, 01.07.2012, p. 258-271. T1 - Staying alive T2 - Pi3k pathway promotes primordial follicle activation and survival in response to 3MC-induced ovotoxicity AU - Sobinoff, Alexander P. AU - Nixon, Brett AU - Roman, Shaun D. AU - Mclaughlin, Eileen A. N2 - 3-Methylcholanthrene (3MC) is a potent ovotoxicant capable of causing premature ovarian failure through primordial follicle depletion. Despite 3MCs ovotoxicity having been established for 30 years, relatively little information exists on the mechanisms. In this study, we examined the effects of 3MC exposure on the immature ovarian follicle population. Microarray analysis revealed a complex mechanism of 3MC-induced ovotoxicity involving a number of cellular processes associated with xenobiotic metabolism, ovarian cancer, cell cycle progression, and cell death. 3MC exposure was also found to induce developing follicle atresia and aberrant primordial follicle activation via the stimulation of PI3K/Akt and mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathways. Inhibition of PI3K/Akt signaling resulted in the severe depletion of the primordial follicle pool, with further analysis identifying increased Akt1-stimulated Bad phosphoinhibition in 3MC-treated primordial follicles. Our results suggest that the primordial follicle pool enters a "prosurvival" state upon 3MC exposure and that its depletion is due to a vicious cycle of primordial follicle activation in an attempt to replace developing follicles undergoing follicular atresia. AB - 3-Methylcholanthrene (3MC) is a potent ovotoxicant capable of causing premature ovarian failure through primordial follicle depletion. Despite 3MCs ovotoxicity having been established for 30 years, relatively little information exists on the mechanisms. In this study, we examined the effects of 3MC exposure on the immature ovarian follicle population. Microarray analysis revealed a complex mechanism of 3MC-induced ovotoxicity involving a number of cellular processes associated with xenobiotic metabolism, ovarian cancer, cell cycle progression, and cell death. 3MC exposure was also found to induce developing follicle atresia and aberrant primordial follicle activation via the stimulation of PI3K/Akt and mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathways. Inhibition of PI3K/Akt signaling resulted in the severe depletion of the primordial follicle pool, with further analysis identifying increased Akt1-stimulated Bad phosphoinhibition in 3MC-treated primordial follicles. 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__label__wiki	0.749158	0.749158	Sermons 11 mohler jr., r. albert 11 coppenger, mark 2 moore, russell d. 2 puckett, david 2 bancroft, eric 1 burk, denny 1 cabal, ted 1 duke, barrett 1 hamilton, jim 1 haykin, michael 1 southern baptist theological seminary 11 Name > mohler jr., r. albert Source > southern baptist theological seminary Type > Sermons Precious in the Sight of the Lord is the Death of His Saints R. Albert Mohler Jr. and Russell D. Moore October 12, 2010 \| Psalm 116 Justified by Faith Alone: Reformation Faith and Theological Humility R. Albert Mohler Jr. and Mark A. Seifrid November 4, 2010 \| Luke 18:9-14 That the Works of God Might Be Displayed - What's Missing from Preaching Today? R. Albert Mohler Jr. and Michael Haykin February 2, 2010 \| John 9 Getting it Right, Getting it Wrong, Getting it Fixed, Getting it Done: Learning Ministry from Apollos R. Albert Mohler Jr. and Barry Clyde Joslin September 14, 2010 \| Acts 18:24-19:7 Which Way to the Future? Southern Baptists, Southern Seminary, and the Future of the Evangelical Movement in America R. Albert Mohler Jr. and David Puckett August 24, 2010 Panel Discussion: Marriage in a Post Prop. 8 Culture Russell Moore, R. Albert Mohler Jr., Eric Bancroft, and Barrett Duke September 16, 2010 Panel Discussion: 25 Years of "Amusing Ourselves to Death" Owen Strachan, R. Albert Mohler Jr., Mark Coppenger, Timothy Paul Jones, and Bruce Keisling November 11, 2010 Boyce College Graduation 2010- Charge from the President R. Albert Mohler Jr. and Denny Burk May 7, 2010 Panel Discussion: Eden, Avatar, and the Kingdom of Christ: Just What Are We To Do with Popular Culture? R. Albert Mohler Jr., Mark Coppenger, Russell D. Moore, James Parker, and Ted Cabal February 11, 2010 Panel Discussion - A New Kind of Christianity? - Brian McLaren Recasts the Gospel Bruce Ware, R. Albert Mohler Jr., Jim Hamilton, Stephen Wellum, and Gregory Wills March 11, 2010	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1657
__label__cc	0.561428	0.438572	BioFire Film Array Blood Culture Identification Panel for Rapid Detection of Pathogens from Sterile Sites - A Diagnostic Accuracy Study Ailbhe Comyn1, Aoife Ronayne1, Maryke J. Nielsen1, Jennifer Cleary1, Robert Cunney1, 2, Richard J. Drew2, 3, 4, * 1 Department of Microbiology, Temple Street Children’s University Hospital, Dublin 7, Ireland 2 Irish Meningitis and Sepsis Reference Laboratory, Temple Street Children’s University Hospital, Dublin 7, Ireland 3 Clinical Innovation Unit, Rotunda Hospital, Dublin 1, Ireland 4 Department of Clinical Microbiology, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin 2, Ireland Publisher Id: TOIDJ-10-15 Electronic publication date: 30/04/2018 © 2018 Comyn et al. open-access license: This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Public License (CC-BY 4.0), a copy of which is available at: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode. This license permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. * Address correspondence to this author at the Irish Meningitis and Sepsis Reference Laboratory, Temple Street Children’s University Hospital, Dr R Drew, Dublin 7, Ireland; Tel: +3531874200/+353-18171700; E-mail: rdrew@rotunda.ie Rapid diagnosis of the causative organism of invasive infections is critical to the improved care of patients. A new platform, FilmArray (BioFire Diagnostics, LLC, Salt Lake City, UT) allows for rapid PCR to be performed in less than two hours on positive blood cultures The aim was to perform a retrospective diagnostic accuracy study in a paediatric tertiary referral hospital comparing results from culture, our gold standard, against those obtained when the samples were tested directly using the FilmArray Blood Culture Identification (BCID) Panel (BioFire Diagnostics, LLC, Salt Lake City, UT). Samples from sterile site infections were tested using traditional culture based methods as well as PCR testing, and these results were then compared to testing which was done directly on the FilmArray BC-ID panel. Ninety-four samples were tested in total and concordant results were observed in 71 samples (76%). Correlation between detection of pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes by PCR and culture result was high (94% and 88% respectively). Discordant results could be explained by the cultured organism not having a target on the panel (n=8) or PCR detection of potentially non-viable bacteria in the sample (n=8); the remaining samples (n=9) were negative by PCR despite culturing an organism with a target present on the panel for that organism. We have demonstrated an overall correlation of 76% and that in some instances the PCR detected non-viable yet clinically significant bacteria. Use of the FilmArray BCID panel directly for samples from sterile sites should be considered when there is a high index of suspicion of a single-organism infection at that site prior to sampling. Keywords: Filmarray, Group A Streptococcus,Kingella, Osteomyelitis, PCR, Sterile site infection. The availability of rapid diagnostic platforms for positive blood cultures has changed the speed at which the clinical microbiology laboratory can identify the causative organism. The shortened time to diagnosis and identification of pathogens has improved patient outcome, shortened inpatient stays, and reduced inappropriate antimicrobial prescribing previously in the paediatric setting [1, 2]. The FilmArray blood culture identification panel identifies 27 targets – 8 Gram positive targets, 10 Gram negative targets, five Candida species and three genes associated with antimicrobial resistance. It has been validated for the rapid detection of pathogens from blood cultures and shown to be highly sensitive and specific in multiple studies [3-6]. Previously there have been small studies that have investigated whether this panel could be used for the rapid identification of pathogens from sites other than blood – either through inoculation of blood culture bottles with specimens from a sterile site first or directly from the clinical specimen [7-9]. We undertook a retrospective diagnostic accuracy study using previously collected samples to evaluate the use of the FilmArray BCID panel directly from clinical specimens for diagnosis of infection, using culture as the gold standard. We envisaged that this would be of greatest benefit when sterile site samples were tested and thus we chose to process joint aspirates, pus collected from the operating theatre, pleural fluid and pus from deep tissue samples. We excluded CSF collected from ventriculoperitoneal shunts, peritoneal fluid with a normal white count from patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis, and samples sent for culture without clinical evidence of infection. Ethics statement: This study was approved by the Ethics Research Committee of the Children’s University Hospital, Temple Street, Dublin, protocol number 16-018. Informed consent was waived because the study was blinded and all patient personal information was de-identified prior to analysis. Physicians were not informed of FilmArray result. All samples for this study were processed using the FilmArray BCID panel. The tests were performed as per manufacturer’s instructions as indicated for blood cultures, using 200µl of sample. In cases where there was insufficient sample or the sample was too viscous, sterile saline was added and the sample was well mixed. The FilmArray BCID panel contains all the required reagents for sample preparation, reverse transcription-PCR, PCR and detection in a freeze-dried, room temperature stable format. The samples and hydration solution were injected into the pouch prior to the run. The panel was then introduced into the device and results were obtained in one hour. The results obtained from the FilmArray BCID panel were then compared to the original culture result. For the conventional culture-based laboratory methods, samples were processed using standard procedures: Gram stain, culture and identification of isolates (VITEK-2 and/or MALDI-TOF (bioMérieux)) by medical laboratory scientists. If traditional culture methods had not detected a pathogen and there had been a high index of suspicion for infection at that site, samples were referred for molecular identification by in-house real time PCR at the Irish Meningitis and Sepsis Reference Laboratory [10-12]. The decision to refer samples for PCR was made at the time the patient was being managed clinically and not for the purposes of this study. Antimicrobial testing was performed as per European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST) guidelines [13]. 3. RESULT This retrospective study was performed in the Microbiology Laboratory of Temple Street Children’s University Hospital, Dublin. Stored samples (stored at temperatures of -20°C or -80°C) which had been prospectively collected between January and December 2016, in addition to a limited number of samples from sterile sites which were processed in real time in conjunction with culture, were tested. These samples had been collected from several sites, both sterile and non-sterile, from patients admitted under all clinical specialties. Testing of all samples took place between January and May 2017. Additional reports were not issued based on Film Array results from stored samples nor samples processed in real time. In total, 156 clinical specimens from several sites had been collected, frozen and stored in the laboratory prior to commencing testing. Samples were categorised as - bone, fluid, joint fluid, pleural fluid, peritoneal dialysis fluid (PDFL), pus, intracranial sterile site fluid (excluding CSF) and tissue. Results of conventional culture, in addition to any external tests such as real time PCR were recorded. Exclusion criteria allowed us to eliminate 62 of the samples. The remaining 94 samples were processed on the Film Array BCID panel. Of the 94 samples, 50 (53%) were culture positive and 44 (47%) culture negative. The FilmArray BCID panel detected at least one bacterial target from 42 (45%) samples, did not detect a target from 51 (54%) and produced an invalid result from 1 sample. Five samples had multiple targets detected. The sample types tested and the results obtained are summarized in Fig. (1). Fig. (1). Comparison of blood culture results to identification by the FilmArray BC-ID test panel. The summary of FilmArray results against the result obtained from culture is shown in Table 1. Seventy-one (76%) of the samples tested demonstrated a concordant culture and FilmArray result. Staphylococci were cultured from 28 samples, and the FilmArray BCID panel correctly identified this in 21 samples, a correlation of 75%. FilmArray correctly detected S. aureus in 16 samples and 15 (94%) of those were culture positive for S. aureus. The mecA gene, which confers resistance to methicillin in Staphylococci, was detected in ten samples – three of which were associated with the detection of S. aureus from the clinical specimen. Methicillin resistance was confirmed on all isolates when antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed using the EUCAST method, and all samples which had S. aureus detected, and were mecA negative, were confirmed to be methicillin susceptible S. aureus. The rapid detection of methicillin sensitive or resistant strains of S. aureus directly from clinical specimens would be expected to provide benefit to patients as it allows earlier diagnosis, targeted antimicrobial therapy and promotes antimicrobial stewardship. Streptococcus pyogenes was isolated on culture from 8 specimens and the FilmArray correctly detected its presence from 7 (88%) of those samples. S. pyogenes was also detected on FilmArray from a further three culture-negative samples. There were no detections of the vanA/B nor blaKPC genes in the samples we tested, but this was unsurprising as the prevalence of VRE and KPC-producing Enterobacteriaceae are both low in our patient population. Table 1. Comparison of FilmArray BC-ID results to culture by organism type. FilmArray BCID Panel Result Concordant Culture Result Number (%) Discordant Culture Result No target detected 51 31 (61) 20 (39) Staphylococcus species (total) 21 20 (95) 1 (5) - S. aureus 16 15 (94) 1(6) Streptococcus species (total) 18 12 (67) 6(33) - S. pyogenes 10 7 (70) 3 (30) - S. agalactiae 1 0(0) 1(100) - S. pneumoniae 2 2(100) 0(0) - Enterococcus species 2 1(50) 1(50) Enterobacteriaceae species (total) 2 2(100) 0(0) - E. coli 1 1(100) 0(0) H. influenzae 4 1 (25) 3 (75) P. aeruginosa 2 1 (50) 1 (50) (The total number of results exceeds 94 as 5 samples had multiple targets detected) Thirty-two (34%) of the ninety-four samples analyzed in this study gave a conflicting result Table 2. There was poor concordance between culture and FilmArray for H. influenzae, S. agalactiae, P. aeruginosa and Enterococcus species, although it should be noted that numbers tested were small. There was a 46% correlation in samples that had a mixed culture and a mixed FilmArray result. In some cases, this can be explained by the fact that the mixture of organisms identified by conventional culture included species that do not have targets on the BCID panel. However, there were instances in which an organism, which has a target on the panel, was cultured but not detected on FilmArray. This may be explained by low levels of bacterial DNA being present in the sample such that they were below the lower limit of detection of the PCR. Table 2. Summary of Discordant results between the FilmArray BC-ID and culture method. Sample number Sample site FA result FA target detected, but not confirmed on culture (n=7) 11 Pus (finger) S. aureus, S. agalactiae, E. coli E. coli, Anaerobic Gram negative cocci E. coli detected on FA and culture Anaerobic GNC not on panel Potentially non-viable S. aureus and S. agalactiae therefore not cultured 21 Joint fluid Streptococcus species No growth Potentially non-viable Streptococcal species in sample or may represent presence at low levels in sample, not consistent with infection 30 Pleural fluid S. pyogenes No growth Potentially non-viable S. pyogenes DNA in cultured sample 52 Pus (neck) S. pyogenes No growth Potentially non-viable S. pyogenes DNA in cultured sample 56 Pus (submental abscess) S. pyogenes H. influenzae S. pyogenes True positive S. pyogenes Potentially missed H. influenzae on culture 139 Tissue (hand) Pseudomonas aeruginosa No growth Potentially non-viable bacteria in sample or present in low levels without causing infection due to site of collection (hand) 146 Pus (sinus) S. pyogenes S. epidermidis Non-viable S. pyogenes DNA in cultured sample Question significance of S. epidermidis on cultured specimen, possible contaminant Missed organisms (n=9) 7 PDFL No target detected E. coli Moraxella species Missed E. coli Moraxella not on FA panel 12 Pus (perinasal) H. influenzae C. albicans S. dysgalactiae Aggegatibacter species Bacteroides fragilis False positive H. influenzae detection (potential misidentification as Aggregatibacter) Missed C. albicans and Streptococcal species Aggregatibacter and Bacteroides not on panel 20 Joint fluid No target detected S. pyogenes Missed organism 59 Joint fluid No target detected S. aureus Missed organism 65 Fluid (intra-abdominal) No target detected S. anginosus B. fragilis Missed Streptococcal species B. fragilis not on panel 103 Fluid (Pseudomeningocoele) No target detected E. coli S. constellatus Missed organisms 115 Fluid (intra-abdominal) No target detected E. coli 136 Fluid (pump device) No target detected S. aureus Missed organism Organisms cultured which did not have targets on FA panel 11 Pus (finger) S. aureus S. agalactiae E. coli E. coli Anaerobic Gram negative cocci E. coli detected on FA and culture Bacteroides fragilis False positive H. influenzae detection 29 Fluid (occipital aspirate) No target detected Aspergillus fumigatus Organism not on FA panel 123 Pus (abdominal fluid) Streptococcal species detected S. intermedius Eikenella corrodens Correct identification of Streptococcal species E. corrodens not on FA panel 144 Pus (mastoid abscess) Streptococcal species S. constellatus Moraxella catarrhalis Correct identification of Streptococcal species M. catarrhalis not on FA panel The purpose of this study was to determine if the FilmArray BCID was an accurate diagnostic tool when used on samples collected from sterile sites and, if added to our procedures for processing samples collected from such sites could it be of clinical benefit, that is, shorten duration to diagnosis and allow for early appropriate tailoring of antimicrobial therapy for our patients. This study has shown that there is 74% concordance between FilmArray BC-ID panel and culture for sterile site samples. A review of the results obtained from this study reveals that, as expected, some sample types will have a better recovery of microorganisms than others. Pus, tissue and pleural fluid were the sample types most likely to have the greatest recovery of bacteria. Most of our samples that had a positive culture and FilmArray result were positive for S. aureus (17%) or Streptococcus pyogenes (11%). Samples such as intracranial pus and sterile site fluids tended to be both culture negative and FilmArray negative in our study. Joint fluids may be sent routinely for culture as part of the work up for non-infectious inflammatory arthropathies, and intra-operative joint aspirates may be sent to rule out infection as opposed to suspecting its presence in the first instance. By narrowing the availability of the test to those cases in which there is a high pre-test probability of infection we would hope to obviate the processing of joint fluids on the FilmArray routinely. Samples which were culture positive did not necessarily yield a positive result on the FilmArray – in some instances this was due to fact that the organism isolated from conventional culture was not on the BCID panel of organisms (e.g. Aspergillus fumigatus, Bacteroides fragilis etc.). With the limited number of targets on the blood culture identification panel, only certain species can be detected using this method. If another species is suspected (e.g.Kingella kingae) in the clinical scenario of septic arthritis in children less than 5 years of age, pathogen-specific real time PCR may be more beneficial to aid pathogen identification. It should also be noted that the BCID panel is designed to detect organisms in positive blood cultures and if bacterial DNA present in the sample was below the lower limit of detection then samples from sterile sites may yield a negative FilmArray result, despite having growth on conventional culture. Enrichment of the sample in a blood culture bottle and incubation on the BacTAlert system with processing only of positive samples on the FilmArray BCID panel has been investigated in a previous study, but as we undertook this study to assess the performance of the FilmArray directly on samples to aid rapid diagnosis we did not include this step [8]. The impact of freezing and thawing on samples is unknown and future prospective real-time studies could exclude this issue. Original culture results were used instead of repeat culture of the frozen aliquots as certain fastidious organisms may not have survived the freezing. Of the 94 specimens processed, discordant results Table 2 were obtained from 23 samples (24%). In 8 instances, this was due to the presence of organisms which are not present on the FilmArray BCID panel. S. pyogenes was detected on FilmArray, but not on culture, from three samples - two of pus, and one pleural fluid. S. aureus, S. agalactiae and E. coli were detected on FilmArray from one sample (the sample cultured E. coli and an anaerobic Gram positive coccus). It is possible these samples contained non-viable bacterial DNA and thus their presence was not detected using conventional culture based methods. The detection of these pathogens from sterile sites remains significant however and it is reasonable that such results would guide antimicrobial therapy for these patients in the future. Nine samples tested failed to identify organisms with targets present on the FilmArray BCID panel that were isolated on culture. It is possible that specimen processing, storage (including freezing and thawing) may have resulted in degradation of bacterial DNA and this may account for the discordant results. A prospective study involving the dual processing of samples using traditional culture based methods and the FilmArray BCID panel in real time would elucidate this further. A sample of pus and a sample of chest drain fluid which both cultured coagulase negative Staphylococci had discordant results when processed on the Film Array – the fluid sample did not detect any target and the pus sample detected S. pyogenes. Coagulase negative Staphylococci would most frequently be considered contaminants on culture and it is reasonable to infer that the FilmArray result represents the true result. An interesting observation that arose during the review of discordant results was the detection of H. influenzae on the FilmArray. Four samples tested yielded a positive result yet just one of these samples cultured H. influenzae (25% correlation). Of the others, one (a sample of submental pus) isolated S. pyogenes in culture and one sample grew an Aggregatibacter species - this sample was referred for in house H. influenzae Real Time PCR but no H. influenzae DNA was detected; the remaining sample was culture negative, but had been referred for 16s rDNA PCR which detected Aggregatibacter segnis. It remains an interesting anomaly and one to be conscious of should H. influenzae be detected on the FilmArray when used on samples from sterile sites in future. We had some limitations as to samples we processed in terms of volume as they were from a pediatric cohort of patients and were processed after routine tests (including any external tests). Additional limitations of the study would be that it was performed on mostly stored samples which had been frozen for a period of up to 12 months and it is possible there was degradation of bacterial DNA in samples which may have affected our results. We were also limited in terms of the samples we tested, while we did have exclusion criteria to remove samples such as peritoneal fluid with a normal white cell which was sent for routine culture we did not have information available regarding joint fluids or other fluids so samples were likely to have been tested in which there was no suspicion of infection. A prospective study involving the dual processing of samples for culture and FilmArray in cases of suspected infection involving sterile sites could address this. We foresee the use of the FilmArray BCID panel on sterile site specimens in situations where there is a high index of suspicion for infection at that site prior to sampling. We hypothesize that this test would be of greatest clinical benefit, and most cost effective, in cases of suspected septic arthritis in a child who is systemically unwell, empyema, mastoiditis, deep skin and soft tissue infection with abscess formation. In these instances, in which monomicrobial infection would be expected, the rapid detection of a pathogen and markers of resistance such as the mecA, vanA or blaKPC gene would allow for early tailored antimicrobial therapy and aid infection control within the hospital should antibiotic resistance genes be detected. We would not support testing from sites where polymicrobial infection is suspected, e.g. peritoneal pus, where multiple organisms, which may not have a target on the FilmArray BCID panel, may be present. This is because antimicrobial therapy is unlikely to be rationalized based on the FilmArray result. Further research is needed to determine if the early detection of a pathogen using the BCID panel can facilitate early directed antimicrobial therapy, aid antimicrobial stewardship initiatives, improve infection control and ultimately improve patient outcomes. To our knowledge, this is the largest study on the use of the Film Array BCID panel directly on sterile specimens. We have demonstrated an overall concordance with results from culture of 76% but when our results were analysed further in relation to specific pathogens, it correctly detected organisms such as S. aureus, the predominant cause of complicated skin and soft tissue infections in our patient population, in 94% of cases, and S. pyogenes in 88% of cases, when compared to culture. Upon review of our discordant results, we found that the FilmArray detected the presence of likely pathogens in 4 instances where culture had been negative. We would advocate the FilmArray BCID panel for use on samples of pus from sterile sites and on joint fluid where there is a high index of suspicion for septic arthritis, but recommend larger, prospective studies in the future to assess its full potential in this area. This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Temple Street Hospital. The study was carried out according to the Declaration of Helsinki principles. Consent was not sought from patients as no additional samples were taken, the study was retrospective and also non-interventional. This work was supported by the Temple Street Foundation (ID# RPAC-16-04). All authors contributed to the design, analysis and reporting of the results including approval of the final draft. AC, JC and MN performed the testing and sample analysis, including data collection. 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__label__cc	0.645485	0.354515	On the Runway \| Patagonia Bucks the Black Friday Trend All Things Fashion Patagonia Bucks the Black Friday Trend By Vanessa Friedman December 1, 2014 7:45 am December 1, 2014 7:45 am Amid the four-day shopping extravaganza that is the Black Friday-Small Business Saturday-anyone have a name for Sunday? continuum that culminates in Cyber Monday, one brand has stuck out in my mind for its somewhat-alternative approach: Patagonia. Last year, in accordance with its position as one of the more eco-activist companies on the spectrum, it began urging customers not to buy, but to swap. Or rather, not to acquire more without divesting some. This year, however, it upped the ante by using its venture capital fund, $20 Million and Change, which was unveiled last year, to make an investment in Yerdle, a company that has applied a sharing economy to items, and created a swapping app. It’s fairly simple: Post something you don’t use, earn Yerdle credits and use those credits to buy something someone else has posted. In Patagonia’s case, it meant that whomever could not make it to the brand’s Black Friday “Worn Wear” swap — bring in old, no-longer-used Patagonia and trade for someone else’s less-used Patagonia, held in eight major markets such as Boston, New York and San Francisco — could still take part in the exchange. Also, in case you missed the Black Friday hoo-ha because you, like me, were hiding from the voracious hordes in your house, you can still get the experience through the app. It’s an interesting idea: Clearly, no matter how genuinely eco-aware and committed you are, you can’t fight the consumer tide, which has everyone salivating at the chance for a deal, but you can prevent the waste that comes with too much stuff. Here’s how a Patagonia spokesman explained it: “At the end of the day, extending the life of clothing already in circulation does more to lower our environmental footprint than anything we can do to improve how we make new stuff. Our ‘Worn Wear’ program is about inspiring our customers to celebrate the unique character their gear has accumulated through extended use and repair – and then giving them tools to extend its life when they no longer need it. We want customers to start seeing those items as better than new. We’re excited to invest in Yerdle and partner with their innovative team to help get items that are no longer being used into the hands of people who will put them back into action.” Though on the surface this kind of initiative may seem counterintuitive — Isn’t it in Patagonia’s interest to urge people to buy more? — my guess is the good will and positive word of mouth generated by appearing NOT to drink the consumer Kool-Aid may actually pay off in the end. It also demonstrates a faith in the longevity of the company’s own products that is the opposite of fast fashion. It is the Hermès of sports lifestyle! And the idea puts them in pole position for any Black Friday backlash. It is, in other words, like the venture capital fund, a long-term investment in a consumer base. Something to think about, perhaps, for both buyers and brands in this gift-giving season. Can the New Creative Director Johnny Coca Reverse Mulberry’s Fortunes? Anna Wintour Wears Margiela by John Galliano: The Message and the Dress Vanessa Friedman writes about fashion-related news, from the latest runway shows and trends to an inside look into the design process. Contributors include Alexandra Jacobs, Matthew Schneier, John Koblin and Ruth La Ferla. Select Month May 2015 April 2015 March 2015 February 2015 January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 On the Runway Moving On the Runway’s daily features can now be found at the blog’s topics page, as well as at the Styles home page.Read more… After Frank Gehry and Louis Vuitton Comes Renzo Piano and MaxMara The designer of the new Whitney Museum and the fashion house have created a handbag.Read more… Why Athletic Brands May Be the Greenest Fashion Sector They reviewed their supply chains before other fashion sectors, use techno fabrics and know that their target customer cares about the environment. All that adds up to high rankings on sustainability indexes. Read more… How a Color Becomes a Trend: Introducing Minion Yellow The Pantone company creates a new shade linked to the summer’s “Despicable Me” spinoff, and all ready for the new royal baby. Read more… Is Alexander Wang Really the Most Influential Designer in the World? He is the only creative director on Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” list.Read more… Follow us on @NYTfashion on twitter	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1670
__label__cc	0.577473	0.422527	Home NewsCity Neighborhood Divided Over Traffic Barriers Neighborhood Divided Over Traffic Barriers by Robin Jovanovich November 7, 2019 by Robin Jovanovich November 7, 2019 0 comment By Robin Jovanovich Slowing traffic down, especially in residential neighborhoods, is always a good goal. Parents put up signs and strategically position little green men barriers on streets so that their children can play and ride bikes in relative safety, and for the most part drivers slow down when they see little people, real and plastic. But when barriers are erected limiting access to certain streets, which will push traffic out to their neighbors’ streets, safety takes a back seat to controversy. Several years ago, in response to the news that the former United Hospital property on High Street and Boston Post Road had been sold and a major development was planned, residents of Rye Park (Evergreen and Grandview avenues, Hillside Road, Ridge, Cedar, and Elizabeth streets) became keenly interested in the details, attended Port Chester planning review meetings, and made a full-court press to City of Rye officials to come up with a traffic mitigation plan during what was expected to be a multi-year construction project. The neighborhood formed the Rye Park Steering/Traffic Committee and, in 2017, started working with Mayor Sack and his administration on an action plan, according to Richard Smith, a longtime Evergreen Avenue resident and a member of the Committee. “Our goal was to come up with the best way to protect the whole neighborhood, but the Council election interrupted the process.” In early 2018, the Committee met with the newly elected mayor, Josh Cohn, to start the process again. As a traffic mitigation test, the Council agreed to put up temporary barriers, but not until school was in session. So, in October of last year DPW installed gates on both Evergreen and Grandview, where they remained for a six-week period. The gates were not embraced by the entire neighborhood, however. A number of residents on other Rye Park streets, particularly Hillside and Ridge, were alarmed that traffic would be diverted to their streets. In January of 2019, the Committee circulated a survey to the 65 homeowners, asking them if they thought the installation of barriers would make the streets safe. “The feedback was overwhelmingly positive,” said Smith. Shadid Malik, who lives at 60 Ridge Street, said he never received the survey. Further, he told the paper that during the temporary barrier trial period traffic backed up on Ridge Street and Hillside. Malik asked Rye’s Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee what history there was of individual street closures. The Committee knew of none. Meanwhile, in the Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee’s recent proposal to the Council regarding potential mitigation, they make four recommendations: install gates on Evergreen and Grandview; paint a double yellow line down Hillside to slow traffic down; add additional traffic mitigation on the southern ends of Evergreen and Grandview; and monitor neighborhood streets afterwards, especially the intersections of High and Ridge and the five-way intersection at Purchase/Wappanocca. They made a specific point that the gates must remain open until the first construction permit is pulled. “I don’t think barriers are the way to go,” said Malik in a recent conversation. He pointed to a traffic calming study Rye Country Day School conducted in 2013. One of the study’s conclusions was that closing off Grandview and Evergreen would “deteriorate the traffic performance on the adjacent road network.” The City of Rye hired Maser Consulting to conduct a traffic studies to evaluate the impact for that area in 2016 and again in 2018. In a draft memorandum dated January 2019, the report states, “Measures such as full or partial street closures are more drastic and may have other potential legal, emergency service or other percussions and would have to be reviewed by legal counsel and other municipal department heads, as well as the City Council.” The United Hospital property has been sold again, this time to Rose Associates and Bedrock. No plan has been put forth yet, but Rye Park neighbors as well as Councilwoman Julie Souza were at the Village of Port Chester trustees meeting on Monday night because the project was on the agenda. At the Rye City Council meeting Wednesday night, Hillside Road resident Marc Bruffett, cautioned on doing any further mitigation yet. “We should not act on fears. The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Committee has submitted a proposal, ostensibly to mitigate the impact, but the proposal is flawed. Gates would not reduce volume, just redirect it. Alternatives to gates need to be considered.” He added, “When the City implemented the test, I literally couldn’t get out of my driveway. Our proposal is the same as Maser’s — to hold off on this one size fits two streets proposal.” Richard Smith said his and the Committee’s primary intent is to get the City to commit to an approach to traffic mitigation. “The real point is safety. There will be an additional 1,000 cars a day going through our neighborhood, trucks carrying tons of rock, and everyone expects that there will be cut-through traffic.” He added, “It doesn’t make sense to wait five years to do something.” Breaking News: Thruway Deal Crashes Price It Right! The Proposed Biltmore Estates, An Environmental Insult The Playland Saga Continues Putting Out the Furor Regarding Revamped Fireman’s Circle Paving the Way to Better Roads Hits a... Citing Major Facility Repair Needs, School District Considers... Another Kind of Closure: I-95 N Ramp: April... Breaking News: De Blasio To Challenge Cohn In... Will Clock Strike 12 On RCDS- City Field	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1671
__label__wiki	0.949009	0.949009	Arts & LifeFilm & TelevisionMedia Laci Green brings The F Word to Ryerson by Ryersonian Staff March 17, 2015 written by Ryersonian Staff March 17, 2015 By Deepika Shewaramani and Nadya Domingo Courtesy of Twitter She Asked For It, Does Sexism Hurt Men, and Boob Power are just some of the video titles you will find on YouTube star Laci Green’s channel. They suggest a few of the topics and bits of advice that Green will bring to Ryerson in her feminism talk, The F Word. The YouTuber, who has more than one million subscribers, is coming to campus on March 18 as part of her feminist educational tour. Her talk is organized by the Ryerson Students’ Union (RSU); the sociology union; and Ride for a Dream, a Social Ventures Zone project. Green, 25, makes videos on sex, body image, healthy relationships, and gender identity. She calls her channel SEX+, a video series about sexuality. “I thought this would go hand in hand with not only what sociology students are learning, but what Ryerson promotes to its students,” says Kristin Wallcott-Dass, vice-president of events at the sociology union. “Ryerson is considered to be a safe, positive space for students, and is a leading university when it comes to equality.” Alexander Waddling, co-founder of Ride for a Dream, says he chose to participate in Green’s event because of her large and loyal following. His non-profit organization aims to involve young men in the cause to end violence against women, and he finds Green to be very engaging. “For a lot of people, to get into the nitty-gritty stuff of gender and equality can be seen as pretty unpalatable,” he says. “Laci Green is able to present it in a way that is palatable, and it’s not caught up in a lot of academic jargon, which is good.” Ryerson doesn’t have a feminist group at the moment – only the RSU Centre for Women and Trans People, which says it “fights for gender equity and safe spaces.” University of Toronto has a Feminist Students’ Law Association, York University has a Feminist Action student club, and McGill University has The Feminist Collective. Waddling says he thinks there are places at Ryerson that don’t have a strong, feminist culture, and bringing in Green is one step towards spreading the movement across campus. “One event on its own will not cause a lot of change,” he says. “But it will create an understanding that the status quo on our campus will not stand for things like sexual assault. We will have dialogue and we will have events, and these are conversations that need to take place.” But not all students think Green is the best person to be leading these conversations, as in the past she has been accused of Islamophobia and making offensive comments towards trans people. Tamara Jones, a third-year arts and contemporary studies student, says Green shouldn’t be the face of feminism or anything along those lines at all. “She’s not saying anything revolutionary,” she says. “She’s just saying it in a funny way.” Students have already reserved all the tickets available to Green’s talk, which will take place at 6 p.m. in the Student Campus Centre. Wallcott-Dass says people from all faculties and programs are attending, which she takes as an indication that feminism at the university is going in the right direction. “At the end of the day, (Green’s) message today is really relevant, and it outweighs everything else,” she says. “She’s said stuff when she was younger, but she’s apologized for everything. We’ve all said stuff we’ve personally not been educated on or regret.” Green spoke at University of British Columbia last month and she will be speaking at U of T on March 18 after visiting Ryerson. https://storify.com/ndomingo/let-s-talk-about-sex-with-laci-green Ryersonian Staff This is a joint byline. Ryersonian staff are responsible for the news website edited and produced by final-year undergraduate and graduate journalism students at Ryerson University. It features all the content from the weekly campus newspaper, The Ryersonian, and distributes news and online multimedia, including video newscasts from RyersonianTV. Ryersonian.ca also provides videos, images, and other interactive material in partnership with the School of Journalism. feminismLacy GreenSociologyThe F WordYouTube This is a joint byline. Ryersonian staff are responsible for the news website edited and produced by final-year undergraduate and graduate journalism students at Ryerson University. 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__label__wiki	0.649086	0.649086	Belvedere Vodka & Laolu Senbanjo Unveil New Limited-Edition Bottle in Nigeria Home News Client News Belvedere Vodka & Laolu Senbanjo Unveil New Limited-Edition Bottle in Nigeria ZADE Owns the Mic in the Lyrical Battle for the 3rd Week of Hennessy VS Class V Scents, Light & Love! Mwanga Africa Launches Enchanting Scented Candles & Diffusers Collection September 28, 2018 by Robert Taylor Media in Client News From Left to Right: Oluwole Awoleke, Brand Manager, Belvedere Vodka; Laolu Senbanjo; Francesco Fraschetti, Global Communications Manager, Belvedere Vodka) Media house converged at Moet Hennessy office on Tuesday, 25th September for the official unveiling of the 2018 Belvedere limited-edition bottle designed and handcrafted by award-winning performance and visual artist, Laolu Senbanjo (popularly known as Laolu NYC). The super-premium vodka brand has a rich heritage in the history of Polish vodka-making that dates as far back as 600 years. Since its establishment, the brand has always aimed to be at the forefront of innovation while staying dedicated to its legacy, heritage and high-quality standards. Laolu visually expressed the true essence and image of the brand with an amazing blend of art revealing the magnificence that lies within the new limited-edition bottle. The iconic design is adorned with sharp edges that signify a fusion of the water and rye that gives Belvedere Vodka its distinct dimension and taste. The bottle’s skin-sense texture reacts to UV lights and the charcoal colouring has complex patterns inspired by the artist’s Yoruba heritage. “I am so excited to be back home, it has been an interesting journey working on the new limited edition bottle and seeing it come to life is a dream come true. I am always glad to showcase the Nigerian Culture on anything, using art to represent people, culture including the remarkable beauty embedded inside Belvedere Vodka. This bottle brings to life a lot of things the vodka brand stands for such as the rye, the pristine water and the basic things that make Belvedere what it is and being able to put that on a bottle is so overwhelming” – Laolu Senbanjo. Whilst in Nigeria, Laolu will be involved in a series of activities which includes a celebration of the bottle unveil at top hotspots in Lagos and Abuja, an Art Master Class and grand Fashion inspired soiree where the Lagos Dreamscape painted by Laolu will be unveiled. Follow the #BelvedereXLaolu and @belvederenigeria for a blow by blow account of Laolu’s activities in Nigeria. ABOUT BELVEDERE VODKA Produced in the one of the world’s longest continuously operating Polish distillery that has been making vodka since 1910, Belvedere was the first to generate a new standard of excellence by establishing the super-premium vodka category. Today, Belvedere’s distinctive taste and uncompromising integrity are recognized internationally by discriminating vodka enthusiasts who appreciate its dynamic and complex character. Crafted using only superior grade Polska rye and water from its own local pristine source, Belvedere is all natural, contains no additives nor added sugar, and is produced in accordance with the legal requirements of Polish Vodka. Its taste profile is structured, elegant and balanced, with a subtle sweetness, rich mouthfeel and smooth, clean finish. For more information visit https://www.BelvedereVodka.com. ABOUT LAOLU SENBANJO Laolu is a Brooklyn based Nigerian born Performance and Visual Artist, Singer/Songwriter/Musician, Human Rights Lawyer and Activist whose mantra is “Everything is my canvas.” He considers himself a ‘keeper of the Yoruba culture.’ His Sacred Art of the Ori Yoruba body paint ritual (which he created) was featured on Beyonce’s Grammy Award winning Visual Album, “Lemonade.” He’s graced the cover of the Washington Post, had features in the NY Times, Vogue, BBC, CNN, VICE and more. His ever growing list of collaborations have been with brands like Kenneth Cole, Nike, Equinox Fitness, and with other artists such as Alicia Keys, Swiss Beatz, Seun Kuti, Tony Allen, Alek Wek, and Danielle Brooks. Hennessy Artistry Celebrates its 10th Anniversary in Nigeria Akada Children’s Book Festival Holds Maiden Edition in Lagos, Records Over 70m Social Media Impressions VCPoloLagos Weekend 1: All Your Favourite Stars Came Out To Play! Glenmorangie Hosts President’s Cocktail Night to Usher in Lagos Polo Tournament Weekend Hennessy Collaborates with Legendary Director, Ridley Scott, for Hennessy XO – “World of Greatness”Campaign	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1678
__label__cc	0.715882	0.284118	-Privacy Policy- Robfg.com does not share any personal information about its readers. Email addresses, or other personal information is strictly confidential. Email Robert: editor@robfg.com Article by: Robert Gross All Rights Reserved Search the Index's:- Page (1), Page (2), Page (3), Page (4), Page (5) Sexual Progression Sexual Progression - from Why is it necessary to define the level at which our sexual education is mature? What would unlimited sex do to the culture as a whole? This article deals with sexual progression and exposes the dangers of excessive sexual behavior. The challenge is to recognize that our moral edicts were established to help humans live a peaceful happy life. The lifestyle we find titillating now is just a rehash of what has already been tried in the past. Sexual excesses have always led to disaster for the participating society. The undisciplined society fails for lack of social cohesion. Sexual Awakenings: The old 'saw' that everyone hears when describing first encounters, “I’ll show you mine, if you show me yours”, may not cover everybody, but it certainly describes the mood of most children. Curiosity is the driving force behind most first encounters. Children certainly see their bodies as objects of exploration and wonderment. They are often eager to share this wonderment with their fellow siblings or playmates. Child rape, or any other coercive tactics are not to be confused with the normal childhood experiences. Early Experiences: It is a temptation by some, to under- appreciate these early experiences. These early experiences represent our sexual progression in its earliest manifestations. They are an enormous event for a young person. It is important to realize that our earliest experiences are the sewn seeds that will shape our attitude about sexuality in adulthood. It is these early experiences that start us on our 'experience ladder'. Everyone has to climb this 'ladder' but more than a few will reach past the balance point. Persons past the balance point includes those adults who seek their own titillation by having sex with children. Molested children often become child molesters in adulthood. Exposing children to sex at an early age diminishes their capacity for a normal life. A Cheated Childhood: Adult interference short circuits the learning process, leapfrogging the child over a lot of life itself. The chief casualty is of course, the learning experience. The pace of self discovery which normally would allow a child to appreciate other facets of growing up is now lost. Immediately, the child is exposed to the experience of the adult, and never gets to appreciate the learning process. Those first exciting moments of early introduction to sex become imprinted in a child and as an adult will try and recapture those moments. We Progress: I’m not sure if there is a ‘normal’ path of sexual progression, but sexual adventures are like a hot bath. Experiences can grow monotonous if practiced repeatedly. The things that once held us riveted and turned us on, may not be that effective once we have experienced that particular event repeatedly. There is another downside to excessive sexual activities. Spending so much effort at sex is also detrimental to the other demands of life. Remember, when an experience is not as rewarding as it used to be, we are compelled to seek the next event which will erotically inspire us. Do you remember when you thought that ‘holding hands’ was great. Holding hands with someone you liked did bring joy, but soon, you wanted a kiss! Sexual progression is like that. You are on an upward spiral, and without limits and discipline, your sexual progression, if not contained, can hurt you, and others as well. Pedophilia is Damaging: An adult can overwhelm one with little or no experience. Children who have been sexually involved with an adult often perpetuate the activity when they grow up. Experience mismatches are a recipe for failure for both the perpetrator (prison a real possibility) and the child, who can be psychologically scarred. Scale of Progression: Again, there are no set rules for sexual progression. I want to demonstrate with a ‘scale’ of sexual progression which leads to sexual maturity and beyond. This scale is not definitive, but for illustrative purposed only. Stage 1: Self exploration. Parents get pointed questions. Stage 2: Shared explorations with siblings and or friends/ family members. Stage 3: Masturbation and shared masturbation Stage 4: Limited sexual activity with fellow juveniles. Stage 5: Intercourse and more masturbation Stage 6: Oral Sex is included in the repertoire. Stage 7: Sex toys, group sex and public displays. Stage 8: Drug assisted sex and Same sex relationships Stage 9: Anything goes sexual attitude. Scatology, Golden Showers, Crisco Parties. Stage 10: Seeking out youth and children. Sex with animals. Stage 11: Snuff Sex –Sex without limits- Stages of Progress: I am not trying to sell this scale, but want you to look at what sexual progression might look like. The point of looking at sex this way is to let you grasp the concept of what unlimited sex does to us as humans. Anywhere on the scale after ‘stage 6’, starts to dehumanize us. After ‘stage 6’, life’s focus changes into a never ending search for orgasm. Hard hitting, satisfying orgasms are harder to achieve, and require more and possibly illegal efforts. The things that turn us on become more complicated and often involve more than just our self or our immediate partner. Stage Mismatches: Imagine if you will, a person at 'stage 10', interfering with a child at one of the earlier stages. Learning by discovery for the youth is mooted, yielding an overly experienced youngster who has not been able to enjoy, nor appreciate the learning process. It is a huge loss for that individual. Casualties of such encounters may include, but not limited to; Tenderness, reciprocation, appreciation for yes/no, and respect for the learning process. A person’s identity is at stake. Stage 7 and Higher: A person who finds him/her self at ‘stage 7’ and above, need extraordinary self discipline and control to restrain from harmful activities. Since restraint is such an uphill struggle, it is doubtful whether a person who needs these activities for ‘satisfaction’ can prevent him/her self from participating in them. A refocus on understanding the consequences of harmful activities may create the basis that gives inner strength to these individuals. Why have a Moral standard: Enter morals. In order for humankind to progress, it is important to not have us involved sexually beyond ‘stage 7’. Smart people from antiquity realized we needed rules that would govern human sexuality to prevent cultural chaos. Church and faith have been the caretakers of maintaining this balance, but of late seem to be overwhelmed. However, the logic of a system which would have couples sexually inexperienced at the time of marriage is at the core of these principles. A couple starting out together, sharing and learning together, have a much better chance of living happy, fulfilling lives, and avoiding the problems which befall the ‘stage 7’ and above crowd. The Skill of Sex: It is indeed true that sexual attractiveness does not belong to those who are successful with great accomplishments. Those who are dedicated to their life’s work, seldom are sexual icons. I’m sure that there are exceptions to that statement, but for the majority of the successful men, sex has been regulated into less than the main thrust of living. The hard work and time it takes to establish a business, or just maintain their status quo takes a lot of time and energy. On the other hand, there is the individual who is satisfied with less, and has more time to socialize. Sex can be thought of as a talent that you have to practice to be good at. It stands to reason, that the practitioners of recreational sex are better at it than those who are busy with life's other challenges. The Hollywood story of the rich man's wife having an affair with the gardener is an example of this principle. A woman doesn't really have a good chance of maintaining sexual fidelity when married to a success driven man as wives are often neglected in this situation. Losing Loyalty: Experienced lovers are always vigilant for the sexually deprived housewife who are trying to remain loyal. These housewives are pushovers for the experienced masher. The age of modern birth control has foiled traditional methods of maintaining loyalty within a marriage. Child bearing and maintaining children would normally blunt ideas of extra marital sexual gratification. Marriage, as an institution for the safe harbor and nursery for our children is endangered from a number of places. Modern birth control and attacks on morality and religion amounts to an assault on the American family. Encroachment of Secularism: Secularism promotes the acceptance of all behavior. The ACLU brings lawsuits against any effort at instituting morality. Religion has traditionally been the bastion and guardian of morality, but in today’s world, icons such as Christmas, Easter, religious symbols and display of the Ten Commandments are under attack. (The threat of Lawsuits) The end product of the efforts of organizations such as the ACLU has coarsened this society. No longer does television promote virtuous behavior. The programming, even the commercials are blatantly sexual. To those organizations that promote the secular agenda, I would like for them to consider what would happen if they are successful with these efforts. Unlimited sex has a price that most Americans are unwilling to pay. Sex Offenses on the Rise: The ever expanding number of sex offenders put a strain on our ability to control the problem. Currently, sex offenders are put into prison or at the least, have to register as sex offenders. Losing the moral compass that has protected our children has created a dilemma for our culture. The secular philosophy is gaining converts thanks to the constant attacks on religious institutions. More and more people are crossing over into the ‘stage 7’ and higher crowd. These increasing numbers result in an increased political power for those on the extreme side of sex. Soon, the political strength of the ‘stage 7’ and higher crowd will be able to write their own ticket with regard to sexual freedom. This permissive, politically correct society, could wake up one morning to find out that the ‘stage 7’ and above crowd are in the majority. Do you assume that they will continue to imprison or segregate themselves? Who then, are you going rely on for protection of your children? Rejecting Religion: Rejecting religion opens the doorway for a totally Secular society. Secularism rejects religion. By embracing Secularism, we sacrifice the concept of right and wrong as a universally held personal and social standard. Enforcement of social order is surrendered to the government. Right and wrong will no longer be a universal concept, but instead, whatever is popular at the time. The principle of right and wrong is what binds us into a cohesive, peaceful society. It is our voluntary obedience to these principles that is the ultimate guarantor of freedom and peace. Otherwise, we will rely on a police state to enforce whatever rules the secular state decides to impose. I will leave proselytizing to the clergy, but it doesn’t take a genius to figure out that our morality as a people define our society. One of the weaknesses of a democratic society is that without morality, there is no assurance of security. Since we live in a democracy, and should the anti-religious crowd gain the majority, they could legalize sex with children or any of the illegal actions of today. Actions should be taken now to derail the direction we are heading as a society. Coarsening of Society: Our energies need to be channeled into productive endeavors. The messages resounding throughout our culture today are very anti establishment. The example of a young girl such as Paris Hilton making a porn movie and being rewarded for her efforts with notoriety and a television contract do not help. The main stream television programs are replete with dysfunctional family situations. Fathers are feminized or made to look like idiots. The insidious devaluation of our traditional values is constant and unrelenting. We must be very careful as a society or we may undermine the fabric of the whole American society. In Conclusion: Sex without limits is a carrot with an arsenic center. The ultimate goal of secularist is to destroy the bindings of right and wrong. The seductive power of sex without boundaries is the vanguard of this effort. I wrote this piece to illustrate sexual progression and how potentially harmful the extreme end of the spectrum can be. You will be the judge of whether sexual excesses interferes with our goals for achievement and successfully raising children. -Robert- Here are other articles by Robert related to this topic. Advice for Young Girls --Advice and words of wisdom for budding young girls. The Weaker Sex--A candid look at the universal female and the mischief she has wrought on society. Homosexuality--My opinion of homosexuality. This was written after several interviews with young gays.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1679
__label__wiki	0.60475	0.60475	Roger's Gleanings Roger W. Smith's writings: personal essays and reminiscences; views; literature; culture; day to day jottings; people and places. Category Archives: grammar (thoughts of a grammar purist and ex-proofreader) copyeditors, who needs ‘em (The New York Times, that’s who) Mr. Donleavy lived in London and on the Isle of Man for most of the 1950s and ’60s, then moved to Ireland in 1969 after it had abolished the income tax for creative artists, including writer [italics added]. — “J.P. Donleavy, Acclaimed Author of ‘The Ginger Man,’ Dies at 91,” by Anita Gates, The New York Times, September 13, 2017 I worked as a proofreader and copyeditor during the 1970’s and 1980’s and made a living at it exclusively for about five years during which I was self employed. I greatly benefited from a professional course I took with a Doubleday editor and from on the job experience. My work improved over time, pretty fast. It had to. One has to be thoroughly knowledgeable and competent, diligent, and meticulous to do such work. I saved, many times, very good writers from egregious errors. As a writer over the years, I know how essential to any writer copyeditors and proofreaders are. Check out the acknowledgments section of a scholarly book and more often than not you will find the author stating just that. So why did The New York Times eliminate its stand-alone copy desks? “Editing is vital to The Times. It separates us from the competition. It is one of the reasons readers trust our information. And it elevates our language,” Times Executive Editor Dean Baquet recently stated. (“Dean Baquet Answers Readers’ Questions on Editing in the Newsroom,” The New York Times, July 6, 2017.) He was speaking about the Times’s decision to eliminate its stand-alone copyediting desks and fire dozens of (mostly veteran) copyeditors. I agree that editing is vital. Also, as a regular Times reader for some 50 years, I have noticed that it has always seemed to be more carefully edited than most daily newspapers, in addition to the fact that the stories are notably polished and well written. Suddenly, wouldn’t you just know it, despite assurances that quality would not suffer, frequent typos and the like are cropping up in Times articles. This despite Baquet’s assurances that “we will be watching closely to make sure that our stories are still up to the standards our readers expect.” When I read that statement three months ago, his words did not sound reassuring. Who will be watching closely? As noted above, I once took an invaluable copyediting course. The instructor made a point about why attention to detail on the part of editors and copyeditors is essential: Sloppiness in editing and production tends to decrease the reader’s overall confidence in a piece of writing (I am not thinking of fiction) and its accuracy. One starts to wonder, with careless errors here and there, if maybe there are not more serious errors, such as misspelled names, wrong dates, errors of fact, and other mistakes for which one will find the newspaper apologizing in its “Corrections” section. Or that can make the informed reader of a nonfiction book wonder whether he or she can trust its contents. If there are frequent mistakes of the kind a copyeditor should have caught in the published book (such as the time that I found W. E. B. Du Bois’s name being misspelled throughout a book that was devoted to African American culture and writers), one may suspect that it was rushed into print and that one can’t rely on it as a source. There is a noticeable trend away from correctness in written and spoken language. Electronic communication is mostly responsible for this, it seems: the internet, texting, and email. The age of print, which began with Guttenberg almost six centuries ago, may be ending. This would be incredibly unfortunate — devastating, in my opinion. — Roger W. Smith This entry was posted in editorial work (both done personally by me and as practiced in journalism and publishing), grammar (thoughts of a grammar purist and ex-proofreader), journalism critiqued as such (and as specimens of writing) and tagged Dean Baquet, New York Times copy desk, Roger Smith, Roger W. Smith on September 13, 2017 by Roger W. Smith. grammar (again!) “A documentary that aired on Britain’s Channel 4 two weeks ago generated news about how much sex — or not so much — Charles and Diana were having as their marriage cratered, mostly because Charles could not get over his one true love, Camilla Parker-Bowles, the Duchess of Cornwall, who he later married.” — “Princes William and Harry are all grown up, and their mother would be proud,” by Karla Adam and William Booth, The Washington Post, August 28, 2017 These two reporters do not know that it should be WHOM he later married. If, like me, you were carefully taught the eight parts of speech in elementary school, you would have learned that there are such things as PRONOUNS; for example, the pronoun who and its variant form whom. This would have enabled you (as it did me) to better understand how language works. A pronoun such as who when it is a subject is who, but when it is an object, it becomes whom. Elementary, my dear Watson! So we were taught by prim fussy schoolmarms eons ago. (Don’t ask me to explain why this type of variation – in spelling – occurs with pronouns and not nouns.) But now, it’s considered to be too much to ask schoolchildren to be taxed with such lessons. And, it also seems to be considered a waste of time. I would be willing to bet that a lot of schoolteachers nowadays don’t know the parts of speech themselves, or how they function. This entry was posted in grammar (thoughts of a grammar purist and ex-proofreader) and tagged Roger Smith, Roger W. Smith on August 29, 2017 by Roger W. Smith. subject-verb DISagreement ” ‘The racism and deadly violence in Charlottesville is unacceptable but there is a better way to remove these monuments,’ Gov. Roy Cooper (D) said via Twitter on Monday evening.” — “Protestors in North Carolina topple Confederate statue following Charlottesville violence,” The Washington Post, August 15, 2017 Does anyone know (let alone care) that a plural subject takes a plural verb? This grammar rule is violated routinely — all the time. Not only by public speakers and journalists — both in speaking and in print — but also, incredibly, it is routinely violated by academics. When you come to think about it, this is not all that surprising. After all, grammar isn’t taught in elementary schools any more; this has been the case since around 1970. It was considered too old fashioned, something prim schoolmarms used to fuss over. I am very thankful that I had such teachers. 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__label__cc	0.625146	0.374854	REINHARD SCHLEINING – Read Better A Persecution Negating Project ABOUT___ ___CATALOGUE LOVE ETC NANOBOY VIRGINIZER Tag Archives: tinto brass SALON KITTY [a contemplative review. appeared in FLUX magazine 65: ‘sex, lifestyle, death’] SERIOUS FREAK SEX THIS IS A serious movie. Very serious. Quite sad, in a way, that it has somehow ended up in the ‘porn’ pigeonhole, or even in the so hysterically called ‘exploitation’ niche (as if the rest of the movie industry were in fact based on altruism :). This complete misconception certainly stems from the nerve it hits, which with its dark, shocking cocktail of power and sex reverberates deeply in our collective psyche, so that people could easily feel intimidated, even ashamed of themselves, for possibly opening up to it – perhaps even liking it – and they therefore have to resort to scapegoating it instead. Another reason could be its blatant political impact, its shrill post-68 outcry of anger against a continuously repressive environment, which might have been simply ‘too much’ for many political corners and therefore reason enough to belittle and suppress it. In any case, for those who haven’t seen the film, briefly the plot: In a 1936 Berlin, the Nazis have the splendid idea to set up a high-class brothel, in order to spy on its clients and gather all sorts of embarrassing information about them. The idea involves not to use professional hookers and then train them in ‘intelligence’ but instead to opt for girls, as suggested by ‘himself’, the Fuhrer, who display an unshakeable faith in national socialist ideology – and then train them in both, servicing sex and sucking off vital political clues. So far, all of this actually happened. Brass then wrote a story of true love in-between where one of the girls, Margherita, falls for a German pilot and he really falls for her, too. But he’s subsequently being annihilated by the Nazis after telling his lover about his decision to surrender to truth instead of killing another bunch of people for a mere political lie. This is all centred around the strangely elevated power freak Wallenberg who’s in charge of setting up the whole thing. Within his underlying, secret belief not in ideology at all but purely in power, he also feels that he can find love through blackmail and sexual enslavement. In the end, as it is usually the case with power, the sword has always got two sides and it is only a matter of time until it eventually turns against him. With Salon Kitty Tinto Brass unfolds an eerie tale of messed-up and messing-up people, stuck in their manmade human tragedies, as they play along ‘games’ related to power, in a world of blind belief, hatred and fear. The naked human, whether physical or psychological, is the canvas upon which the wickedness and perversion of the political agenda unfolds. The seamless interweaving of cabaret songs, seedy boudoirs, Nazi stuff, true love and ‘fucked-up’, explicit sex scenes is absolutely priceless. As a director, Brass’ psychological insights and attention to emotional details are staggering and not many in the industry can claim to see equally far – or deep for that matter (except perhaps someone like Todd Solondz with Happiness, Palindromes and Storytelling or Julia Davis with her powerful British comedy series Human Remains and Nighty Night). FRAMEWORK FOR FUCKING THE MOST FRIGHTENING aspect of Salon Kitty is its depiction of how sex can be ‘institutionalised’ so bloody easily, in order to meet any whatsoever surreal political ends. If it hasn’t already been before, in a movie like this it becomes perfectly clear again that romantic / sexual love is the ultimate system-subversive trait of us humans and therefore has to be carefully kept in check. Sex / love can be ‘allowed’ or ‘sanctioned’ only within a particular framework for fucking which political (slash religious) systems hand down to its people. Of course, somewhere down the line, love in itself is such a deep-rooted force that it always has to be at least insinuated as an incentive to carry on with our lives. Like winning the lottery, it is the dream-come-true for those of us who’re really ‘lucky’ in life, whilst in reality it hasn’t got much to do with luck at all, but mainly emotional health, confidence and maturity. But even health and maturity, in a screwed-up, viciously grinding-away system, does not guarantee fulfilment of such an actually modest human need. You could easily end up on a meat hook instead (like Margherita’s lover) because your jealous comrades scapegoat you for their own political and therefore personal failure. Or quite literally as a ‘hooker’, a neurotic repetitor, if you erratically attempt to escape the world of your brainwashed parents. Since whether you do what they tell you or just the complete opposite doesn’t make much difference in terms of the psycho-mechanical laws of destiny. The scene where the women are being lined up in the huge Nazi gym, saluting naked with Heil Hitlers, before the SS guys are marched in to test their feasibility for providing uninhibited sexual favours, while the ‘authorities’ play some demented propaganda tunes on the grand Steinway, is easily one of the most startling I’ve ever seen. It is being closely followed by another one (censored for most of the movie’s history) where some of the girls undergo further testing in sterile, kafkaesque prison cells, having to please all sorts of ‘real freaks’ in order to show their blind determination to the political cause. Sometimes, having been born into a ‘liberate’ climate, the impact of blatant political force is quite easy to forget. And yet, even today, in a way we still are trapped in a world of sexual / emotional abuse – and that is exactly the deep nerve this movie is hitting. Only that today, instead of concentration camps, socialism / communism / dictatorship and brainwashing / propaganda, the abuse is being masqueraded as broken homes,capitalism / consumerism or one of the many other contemporary ways of abuse / prostitution for economic, corporate, personal, political, intellectual – or even religious ‘causes’. But the most underlying message of Salon Kitty is how power, in the end, will always be corrupting people, why power is so attractive to already corrupted people in the first place – and above all, why it is so incredibly sad, for power-freaks having to resort to killing, breaking and raping in order to create the illusion that they are being loved by someone (or even by many, haha) – although they deep down bloody well know that this is not at all the case. Obviously, there is an element of power involved in any form of sexual attraction – taken, being taken et cetera – but the separation between sex and love, in other words the assertion of power to achieve intimacy with another person, is psychologically an irresolvable dilemma. Perversion, or better ‘deterioration from core humanity’ (for when it comes to sex itself, according to Brass, there is no such thing as perversion) is without a doubt the ugliest manifestation of our tragic human condition. Its mechanics compel that anything healthy and pure must be defiled and destroyed in order to keep the dream / madness alive, feed it with ever more blood and despair. Perhaps therefore the movie for its time did go too far, and this is the reason, why after his hassle with trying to make Caligula work, Brass left any political messages completely aside in his later work, almost overnight, in order to put his attention entirely on sex itself with the production of real, honest Erotica in which he purposefully avoids “using sex as a metaphor for something else”. For such a talented person as Brass this must have been quite a radical step to take. But in another way also probably quite a reasonable one. Sexuality has just been repressed for too long throughout our history and keeping this repression alive is what provides some of the strongest hooks for any system built mainly on power. What is therefore needed, more than anything else before ‘real’ political awareness can happen, is plain simply sexual / emotional healing. And this is exactly what Tinto Brass’ later work offers. The permission to explore sexual / emotional self-expression for those of us who’re kind of stuck in boring or otherwise institutionalised love lives. Once we are free to open up fully to the right person, at the right time, without getting hurt or abused or otherwise ‘fucked’, we can still dig out another movie milestone from the dusty archive, Michelangelo Antonioni’s incredible Zabriskie Point (which is, interestingly enough for such a cinematographic masterpiece, very difficult to get hold of at the time of writing) and proceed with matters of personal political responsibility from there. London, April 2008 Monday, March 24, 2008 reinhard schleining abuse, explicit, freaks, helmut berger, ingrid thulin, ken adam, nazis, nudity, power, prostitution, psychology, salon kitty, sex, teresa ann savoy, tinto brass Leave a comment	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1688
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__label__cc	0.624755	0.375245	OpinionVR Sexbot: Quality Assurance Simulator game brings social training to adult VR By Charlie Forrest August 16, 2018 3025 views We’ve all forgotten things. I’m a particular expert at it, especially when I’m stressed. This forms a special spiral of the absurd when I need to travel somewhere, because stressing about forgetting or losing things makes me more likely to forget or lose things. As a result, I’ve managed to end up on the opposite side of a country from my passport on at least three separate occasions. Logically then, I should sympathise with the protagonists in the recent VR game Sexbot: Quality Assurance Simulator. But I’m just not. In it, humanity has been forced to flee the Earth, except in the rush they managed to accidentally leave behind all the women, which is quite the oversight. This goes beyond the classic ‘how on earth did this get made?’ line of questioning for the developers, and into the ‘are you ok bud? I think we need to sit down and have a bit of a talk, don’t you?’ zone. Having not played the game, I’m a little woolly on whether the femicidal oversight is explained as resulting from a full Handmaid’s Tale systematic exclusion of all women, or if it just didn’t occur to the developers that it’d be pretty hard to evacuate an entire populace without there being a huge number of women involved in orchestrating the entire thing… There’s a whole other article to be written about the troubling assumptions underlying this premise but, for now at least, let’s roll with it because these questions certainly aren’t answered in the trailers. So, on the good spaceship ‘noh gurls allowd’ our male survivors are facing a crisis of companionship and turn to technology to solve their problem. The result being a plethora of female robots. This is starting to resemble that scene from Austin Powers, except, plot twist, the robots are programmed to only respond positively if the player treats them nicely. As a quality assurance operative the game urges you to “be gentle, sensitive and ensure the survival of the human race.” In doing so this game attempts to step away from the precipice of purely misogynistic fantasy – sex robots in space – and instead seems to act as a form of social training. This isn’t an entirely new idea, but it’s the first time I’ve seen it in a commercially-released game. Researchers working alongside the US military have explored using VR as a way of helping survivors of trauma by reliving experiences in a controlled environment. Other teams have looked to virtual reality as a tool for helping people with extreme social anxiety. Researchers at Oxford University developed a simulation of riding on a semi-crowded Underground train to help people suffering from paranoia. The common thread here being that exploring potentially emotionally difficult situations can be made easier when it’s in a controlled, low-stakes environment. Sexbot: Quality Assurance Simulator is, in some ways, a logical extension of this kind of social training. Some users may find interacting with a VR character a lower-stakes option than interacting with real people and encouraging some behaviours (polite conversation, not staring at someone’s tits, accepting rejection gracefully) could potentially give that person more chance of having positive social experiences in the real world. Of course this is politely side-stepping the fact that the game is heavily focused on sexual interactions rather than your more common dating simulators, which have been around in some form since at least the 1990s. At least there’s a strong focus on female sexual pleasure which, for a game that literally begins with the elimination of all women, is surprisingly progressive. The same voice that urges you to be gentle and sensitive also advises the player to do whatever it takes to arouse the bots. However, while Sexbot: Quality Assurance Simulator appears to have at least some good intent, it still falls down on the issue of treating women as, on a base level, deterministic automata. Underlying a game that at a minimum encourages civil behaviour and a focus on female pleasure, lies the quiet assumption that if you do X a lot, Y will happen. None of this is to say that treating robots like crap is necessarily a great thing either. But when it comes to violence against robots, (unlike violence against women and other marginalised people), there seems to be serious interest in the tech sector to find new ways of tackling the problem. Numerous research groups are looking at how to optimize human-robot interactions to minimise resentment in cooperative workplaces – and some researchers are looking at getting an early start in acclimatising people to not being dicks to robots. Earlier this year, a research collaboration between Naver Labs, KAIST and Seoul National University presented its work on creating a robotic tortoise, Shelly, that is designed to interact with children. If the kids get a bit too excited and start, say, hitting the tortoise, Shelly is designed to retract its arms, legs and head and go into a robotic sulk. Perhaps Sexbot: Quality Assurance Simulator is a little uncomfortable because the need for such social training seems to be closer to reality than we’d like to admit – and it’s not one tech is addressing. For now at least, that focus seems more on getting us to be nice to robots than it is on getting us to be nice to each other. 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__label__cc	0.690755	0.309245	Man Stabbed After His Granddaughter And Three Other Teens Enter, Rob His Home HAZEL DELL, Wash. (CBS Local) — A Washington state man was stabbed in the neck and robbed by a group of teenagers, including his granddaughter, on Monday night, police said. The victim, 66, told investigators he was inside his home in Hazel Dell, Washington, when his granddaughter and three other teens entered the house, assaulted him and left with his car, wallet and cellphone. He was treated at a nearby hospital for life-threatening injuries. Officers tracked down the stolen vehicle in Seaside, Oregon, and pursued it. The car crashed into a swamp area and three of the suspects were arrested. The fourth suspect ran off and approached the home of Adam Israel, who said he was aware of police activity in the area. @ClarkCoSheriff responded to robbery yesterday near 83rd/26th. Deputies found a 66 y/o man stabbed in the neck. The victim told deputies his granddaughter and 3 other teens assaulted him and stole his wallet, phone and car. They were arrested in Clatsop Co. @KOINNews pic.twitter.com/zwNh7NKBDO — Jacquelyn Abad (@JacquelynAbadTV) December 17, 2019 “He walks up on my front porch and starts banging on my door and ringing the doorbell” Israel told CBS affiliate KOIN. “I grabbed my firearm and tell my family to get upstairs.” After walking around the porch and kicking the door, the suspect left. Israel watched him go to a nearby house to ask for dry clothing. The woman who answered the door turned him away. “He needed medical assistance because it was really cold last night — it was probably in the low 30s,” he said. Officers arrested the fourth suspect about 90 minutes later. One of the suspects, aged between 14 and 17 years old, was treated for minor injuries before being released back to authorities. Two of the suspects, both 17-year-old boys, are facing first-degree robbery and second-degree attempted murder charges, KATU reported.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1723
__label__cc	0.696458	0.303542	Active duty Navy SEALS at February premiere of "Act of Valor" (CNN) - Deep inside the military's special operations forces there is a crisis of conscience unfolding. The publication of "No Easy Day," a former Navy SEAL's account of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, is forcing many to rethink a fundamental point of military honor. How much should America's commandos talk about what they do? It's a debate that goes beyond disclosure of classified information, which is a crime. The discussion now centers on honor, ethics and cultural values inside the ranks. "This is a battle for the conscience of the SEALs," a recently retired senior SEAL told me. He served for decades in operational positions in the force, and has never told me any of the details of his missions. For years he did what every SEAL has done: Go on raids, find targets and, if necessary, kill them. It's what the nation asks of them. Buzz ramps up over SEAL's bin Laden book The question now: Is the SEAL community taking that Tom Clancy superman image and turning it into celebrity? "Was No Easy Day" indeed that last straw? "It's a generational thing that is happening to some extent," the retired SEAL said. Some younger SEALs who have grown up in the age of the Internet and instant online communications simply feel it's their right to talk about their work, as long as they can claim it's not classified, he said. This senior SEAL said he and his peers grew up in a generation where "we don't talk about what we do," and he feels it should be kept that way. In fact, the chief Navy SEAL wrote a scathing e-mail to his 2,500 troops, which began with the fundamental SEAL ethos. "We do NOT advertise the nature of our work, NOR do we seek recognition for our actions," said Rear Adm. Sean Pybus. Pybus told the men he is "disappointed, embarrassed and concerned" that troops are now openly speaking and writing about what they do. "Most of us have always thought that the privilege of working with some of our nation's toughest warriors on challenging missions would be enough to be proud of, with no further compensation or celebrity required. "Today, we find former SEALs headlining positions in a presidential campaign; hawking details about a mission against Enemy Number 1; and generally selling other aspects of NSW training and operations." Pybus continued: "For an Elite Force that should be humble and disciplined for life, we are certainly not appearing to be so. We owe our chain of command much better than this." Every SEAL, indeed everyone in U.S. military special operations units, knows exactly what Pybus is saying. He's warning that fundamental trust is at risk. And the risk is on many levels, from the campfire to the Oval Office. Matt Bissonnette wrote in his book about casual chatter among SEALs, which he portrayed as less than supportive of President Obama. An Army special operations guy who read that passage was shocked. "That's just 'team talk' around the fire," he said. Does anybody expect that to show up in a book? The men on these small covert units literally place their lives in the hands of each other. They trust that they'll keep each others' confidence. And confidence must be unshakeable at the highest levels. Bergen: Sense and nonsense about Obama and Osama Pybus' reference to a chain of command is read by some to mean only one thing: the president of the United States. A president has to fundamentally believe when he sends SEALs on a secret mission to kill the world's top terrorist that those in the rank and file aren't going to start talking. Of course, there has been plenty of chatter about Obama administration officials themselves talking too much about the raid. Now there has been outright admission classified information was exposed. Pentagon spokesman George Little acknowledged classified information about the raid did get out in the hours and days after bin Laden was killed. "We were all deeply concerned, not just in this building, but elsewhere in the administration, about the disclosure of highly classified information that made its way out the door," he said. "I don't know precisely who did it, but it shouldn't have happened. And many of us tried to keep some of those sensitive details, particularly those involving sources and methods, from making their way to press reports." Little was the CIA spokesman at the time of the raid. But many believe there is a difference between Pentagon officials disseminating information and rank and file members of the military sharing it. If service members want to write a book, the material has to be reviewed before publication. If a service member believes he or she needs to bring wrongdoing to light, there are procedures within the military for whistle-blowing. Bissonnette did not follow the rules, the Pentagon said. In fact, in the book's introduction, Bissonnette justifies his book, writing "It is time to set the record straight" and, "This book will finally give credit to those who earned it." It's odd phrasing, because so many, including Pybus and Adm. William McRaven, the head of all 65,000 special operations forces across the military, think the SEALs have received plenty of credit around the world for killing bin Laden. Both admirals are agonizing over the emergence of SEALs as celebrities as well as political operatives. McRaven is aiming squarely at a group of former SEALs actively opposing President Barack Obama. The admiral is referring to the Special Operations OPSEC Education Fund, which has sponsored a Web video featuring former special forces officers accusing the president of taking too much credit for the killing of Osama bin Laden and allowing classified information about the raid to become public. While McRaven said former SEALs have the right to express their opinions, he wants any link to the active duty force to be kept out of it. "By attaching a special operations moniker or a unit or service name to a political agenda, those individuals have now violated the most basic of our military principles," McRaven said in his e-mail message to the troops. McRaven and Pybus know their worries are raising eyebrows. That's because the Pentagon itself has encouraged worldwide commercial interest in SEAL lore. In one case, top Pentagon and CIA officials offered their support for the upcoming "Zero Dark Thirty," a movie that Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow is making about the bin Laden raid. Some in Congress have complained that the Pentagon and CIA should not have offered the filmmaker background briefings. Active duty Navy SEALs also were given permission to perform in the Hollywood thriller "Act of Valor." Also, Pentagon sources told CNN, SEALs are also working on two other Hollywood movies. The recently retired senior SEAL summed up the problem for his brothers in arms since the Bin Laden raid: "We swallowed the golden egg. But now we can't get rid of it." Read excerpts from "No Easy Day" Filed under: McRaven • Military • Navy SEALs • Osama bin Laden • Special Operations Forces • Terrorism erlikilyika.walter@yahoo.com My name is Mr Alda D. 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At least he knows how to talk properly and conduct himself unlike your previous president. As for how to treat terrorists yes they are guilty but beating them only lowers us to their standards. The only thing that will come out of this is that there could be problems for future missions because let's face it..it was not to embarass the military or President Obama but to make a buck. This SEAL member should be tried and convicted under the military rule that forbids him to discuss operations....it's called protecting national security!!! the president knows how to "talk roperly"–sure-that's the objection–with "trying the navy seal as to "protecting national security"–he only wants to "make a buck"–1–anyone can "talk the talk"-properly–can they "walk the walk"?–2-"protecting national security"?–who-to this moment- as to leaks within the political establishment–has been tried for not "protecting "national security"?–3-"make a buck"–maybe you're unaware as to how many members of Congress-and the President himself–that have made "a buck"–google how many are now millionaires-and were not-before they were elected–he is no more eligible to be held accountable for his violation of "national security"-than the "political establishment"–unless you're one who believes that men in uniform should be held accountable-while men in "suits and ties"-are not to be–as with most-it appears your concentration is centered on the individual problem-not the overall problem–im sure this seal knows how many states there are in the usa-since the president does not–i-and i only speak for myself–i also consider him an "idiot"–as to proper language-maybe you should edit the dictionary–the word is in there-of course it probably would not be gracious to use it when having tea..apparently there are people whom believe in "do as i say"–and not "do as i do"–it's called "equal justice under the law"–politicians put there pants on no different than i do–address the problem–as a whole,, September 8, 2012 at 4:37 am \| I agree with you! Why did the retired SEAL pick on other Seals? It was OBAMA who blabbed that it was SEAL 6 on the Bin Laden raid And it was OBAMA who gave Hollywood the details of the raid to make an Obama propaganda film!!! If the Commander-in-Chief can do it..................eh? Obama - leading by example - NOT! Hypocrites. Bruce Berry "TREASON" Eagle Two Bruce, what abot the Director of the NSA who violated security by mentioning Steal Team 6 and a mission. That is TS/SAR. Go after him. He placed all of this in public domain. Not the Seals Solid "Trigger and mouth discipline" go hand in hand. Once is either one is lost..... there is bound to be unintended casualties. God bless those Americans willing to sacrifice so that others may sleep well at night. mstandupish Rear Admiral Pybus is right. The SEALs who are using their service to advance their own political or personal agenda are a disgrace. And some of them, like the swift boat birther SEALs Larry Bailey and Benjamin Smith of the OPSEC swiftboat group, are just downright crazy and more than a little bit scary. http://www.whoisformernavysealbenjaminsmith.com I thank them for their service, but just because they were a SEALs once upon a time does not mean they automatically have honor, integrity, or credibility. Looks like no one is buying into the honor and integrity mantra of the most corrupt department in the government. It was only a matter of time until that scam collapsed. The entire concept of service is obsolete in modern American society, just look at the kind of people in leadership positions. Then putting this so-called raid in perspective, a heavily armed company sized air-assault on a small compound 'defended' by children, wives, and in-laws with handguns, is hardly the stuff legends are made of, kind of a big joke really. LDDirect Let's face it the guy had a big mouth and should be punished as those including the Obama Administration. I will say I was in the navy once upon a time and a secret was a secret in those days....this guy along with the Obama Chronies should be punished to the fullest extent of the law. what do obama has to do with people not keeping there mouth closed please dang blaming he for what the seals think they did with out him remember seals if he didnt tell you to move u would be at home doing nothing All ops done with approval of our congress and commanders and in the name of what is right and just (like going after terrorists...) SHOULD BE CLASSIFIED. Congress is not the Commander In Chief of the military for a very good reason. If you had to get a popular vote on every operations, nothing would get done because Congress is incapable of doing anything in less than a month, if they do it at all. And, military operations cannot become hostage to partisan politics – remember how much the Congress has done in the last two years just due to one party being more interested in an election than what is right. You want that to happen to military operations too?? polonelmeagrejr Rick – Yeah, great. WHty don't we just put every important decision on the internet for a quick thumbs up or down. e.g. North Korea- 1 for bomb 2 dor diplomacy 3.) investigate members of the congress for North KOrean sympathies and or/ ancestry. I am glad we have a President of intelligence, restraint, action (where indicated) and compasssion. Not a rube who will be tricked by a single provocative action. April 9, 2013 at 7:03 am \| God bless our brave Navy SEALs – everyone else shut-up and grow some balls...! Kjohnson I guess we are fortunate Juliette that you are not a Navy seal. As your irrational decision to make such a nonsensical comment would be indicative of your propensity for being irrational and thoughtless. Not what is needed in a Navy seal were it you nor the seal this whole debate is centered around. Ignore him Juliette. You are correct. These people who decided not to give up their careers at the drive-up window to serve their country don't have a clue what they are talking about and their opinions are meaningless. Wow! I have awaken the ignorant giant. First off, being that I have quite a successful white collar job I will dispense with addressing your pathetic attempt to demean the working class. Furthermore, having served my country faithfully for over ten years and within the intelligence community, I take comfort in knowing that I can and do speak with greater authority on this matter than either you will ever be able to. You may return to your normal programming, "Stupid is as you are". Cheers. Civilians – sit around on their behinds while others keep them safe. At last the question of honor comes up. I respect many, but when that movie Act of Valor came out and the interviews and the book... I said to only a few so as to not be misunderstood and labled unpatriotic "what happend to honor" Generation thing I guess. Though the new generation is very good and should be proud, they strive to become somethign like a Seal because its what they see Charlie Sheen in the movie and its cool. You get the chicks... The utmost honor is you be the best, and go home at the end of the day not needing to talk or tell the story. As they said in the article, its what they do. Everyone likes to be recognized for jobs well done and being good at what you do, but by the very nature of the work, some jobs we need to sacrifice that recognition and know that at least there is a clsoe knit family in the groups that know and recognize. To NOT seek the glory of the big screen or talk show circuit is the most honorable you can be. My hates off to all in all walks of life that do their jobs each day, and my special thanks to those that must do it in secret. People know these groups exist and are grateful for them. Don't seek attention, esp in covert ops even if retired I would not want to broadcast anything if at least for my own safety into this global world. Your need not recogntion from books or movies, already appreciated and a one of the valued assets in the US. puddintane Honor and stuff is so mercurial in the US... When Bill Clinton was caught cheating on Hillary his fans shrieked it was a private matter, to leave them alone, not a leadership issue, etc. and his lying to the public downplayed as a minor thingy. "He had no other choice" That shows up a lot here – we all have virtually no choice but to lie, commit violence, insult, threaten every day, especially when it comes to protecting celebrities or trying to share their thunder. A man lying about an affair hardly compares to the actions of this Navy seal. Navy seals like all members of the US Navy are held to higher standard than civilians and are expected to not only uphold by exemplify the Navy's core values as well as their solemn oaths to their professions. Do not try to mix military professions with that of everyday citizens nor government officials. The seal in question should be reprimanded severely for his actions so as to set the tone going forward that what he has done has never been deemed acceptable and never will be. Military service is not just a job, its a way of life that demands that service to country always comes before self and if he was true to what was believed to be his calling then, it would still hold true that a service member can leave the service but the service never leaves them. Kjohnson – why don't you point out specifically what this SEAL did for which he needs to be reprimanded? You can't because you haven't read the book. I've read his book and hundreds of other memoirs or accounts of battle and war as written by those that were involved (including presidential memoirs), and this book falls right in line. He doesn't mention names, locations, special tactics, special weaponry, super secret gadgets etc. In fact, I learned more about the raid from the White House/Pentagon releases (leaks) than what is in this book. In fact, this book is almost virtually in line with the final version from the White House. What differs? The death and transport of Bin Laden. A veteran – Let me explain it to you and hopefully you will understand where this SEAL went wrong. Given the nature of special ops missions, all special ops troops come into contact with the results of intelligence work done at the SCI-level. As such, these folks sign a non-disclosure agreement regarding intelligence and other classified data. If you go online and read the non-disclosure agreement (DD Form 1847) in detail: http://www.fas.org/sgp/othergov/dd_1847_1.pdf You can see that it clearly states that anytime anyone who signs that agreement decides to publish anything related to their work with this type of classified information, is required to have it reviewed by the DoD (Paragraph 4). Having a private third party review any potential publication doesn't count and is irrelevant. Whether or not there is classified information in the book is actually not necessary to get this individual into trouble legally. This individual decided to ignore the process that he signed a legal contract to follow, and should be held accountable for the consequences laid out in the non-disclosure agreement. What Clinton did was stupid. He put himself in a position to be blackmailed. What Bissonnette did was stupid. Two stupids do not offset each other. Ex Navy Seals writing books exposing all of our classified information.....help us!!!!!! I fully understand the need for Not revealing details when teams have to do tasks that could be compromised , And too early of a public reveal afterwards could endanger family and other team members . . . However at some point , those of us that are grateful for their sacrifices would like to recognize them and have some form of tribute . Sadly , there are those that just want gory details for entertainment ( grew up & maybe still live on war video games ) so command needs to find a way that the teams can be honored withOut compromising the missions and withOut feeding the mental gamers . But until they figure it out , we should let the teams know we are grateful for their very hard work & sacrifices . JON MICHAEL "CAMPFIRE TALK" should remain just that. One warrior should not presume to speak for anyone but himself. HOWEVER, regarding the account how that one particular evening unfolded; if the POTUS presumes to lie about with impunity, that SEAL has EVERY right to set the record straight. Keeping silent has everything to do with maintaining honor, but nothing to do with becoming a willing accomplice in a lie at the highest echelons. Edward C. "We do NOT advertise the nature of our work, NOR do we seek recognition for our actions," said Rear Adm. Sean Pybus." Correct! The pansy suits sitting comfortably in an air-conditioned room take credit for it! Yes, they take credit for it and they also take responsibility for it......do you understand the difference? oldbones24 I am so ashamed of this Seal. I grew up in the Marines my dad was a lifer. He held his WW2 and Korean war secrets to the day he died. Trust me I tried to pull them out of him and he avoided the subject to the end. Where have our Honorable soldiers gone? If you can't live by the rules don't join. Oldbones – my father too was WWII Marine Vet who would not tell his stories. As he told me, it wasn't so much that they were secret, but they were so devestating to recall. It is not dishonorable to write a memoir, nor is it dishonorable to give you opinion of politicians. One of the most famous Marines, and 31st Commandant of the USMC – Viktor Krulak wrote the book First to Fight. In this book he describes the history of the Marine Corps, including battles and first hand accounts – but he also writes in great detail about the struggles he had with politicians and the President regarding the Corps and doesn't hold anything back. If you're going to call this SEAL dishonorable based on what an article says withouth reading the book – go ahead and call GEN Krulak dishonorable as well. Sir, you are comparing apples and oranges when trying to compare the actions of these two men. I would never call Gen Krulak's conduct nor his service anything other than honorable and deserving of every ounce o appreciation a grateful nation should render him. My thanks to your father for his service as well. The concept of tight lips is not exclusive to the military, there is an ancient Persian saying "You are slave to what you say, master to what you keep." Throughout the ages the wise have understood this; the very word "secretary" revolves around this concept, it means an official trustee to privy information. Even the Bible extolls the virtue of being a private, discreet person on important matters. Humanity is exquisitely predatory, and your secrets are the first things that others will use against you. Rudy the Brave My cousin served for 6 years and then got out, or retired as they say in the military. He found out that with an honorable discharge he could go to the Veteran's Administration and be classififed as "disabled." So, this is what he did. Next, when he wasn't training for marathons, he set up a small business that listed what he did in the military as what his business does. Then, he started applying for government contracts and was given many opportunities because he is a disabled veteran. When he told the story this summer at our family reunion everyone laughed when he said that he makes more than ten times what he could have made in uniform and he never has to leave home. He was jumping up and down and saying that he never felt better in his life. There are many smart people that volunteer to serve and then see the business side of defense is much more lucrative. I'll laugh if the seal author follows up with a NO EASY DAY snowglobe, key chains, pen and pencil set, velcro-adjustable ballcap, and 5 day seminar with hands-on, tactical instruction. If people would pay in advance to read the story, think of how much they will pay to actually talk to the man and leave with a No EASY DAY screensaver and special music CD. you keep your mouth shut...PERIOD. Having read many of the comments in this thread, I have only one question. Were LSD and other mind-altering drugs legalized and nobody told me? I have never read so much gibberish in my life. For every one intelligent, cogent thought, there are 50 that are just raving mad. As someone with 27 years in the military – 14 in the SOF, I can tell you there is one thing that no one should need an NDA to tell them. You NEVER talk about anything you did – EVER. Why? Because your former comrades are still out there, trying to do a tough job without getting their butts shot off and you don't know where they are or what they are doing today. The enemy is not stupid. They take a piece of information that you thought was "unclassified" or "unimportant" and couple it with other tidbits of information that other people thought were unclassified or unimportant to reveal a classified operation or capability. This is not some "freedom of information" or "we have the right to know" freekin game for civilians to play. People can get killed. You hit it right on the head. More than anything you make sure you take care of those that served with you. The author of "No Easy day" sold out his unit and the entire SEAL family. This book righter is a punk .He is just after the money . A REALIST So why did the SEALS cooperate (and act in) "Act of Valor?" If the Brass in the SEALS is so concerned about publicity, why cooperate and basically make the movie? Eddie V Act of Valor started out as a recruiting tool for the Navy SEALs. The Brass allowed the SEALs to participate in the movie and had final say what made it into movie. Has anyone ever heard much information about the Special Air Service (SAS) or Special Boat Service (SBS), the special forces of the British (or even Australian and New Zealand) armed forces ? Or the Canadian Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2) ? Probably not? GOOD! Because those guys do their job without the fanfare. The administration leakng details is bad enough. But for the troops themselves to be doing it is borderline treason! Not only are they selling-out their units and comrades for publicity and money, but also for politics! The armed forces are supposed to be neutral, and follow the legitimate orders of their commander-in-chief, whoever they may be and whatever his policies. These SEALs are ruining the reputation of the many before them who fought so hard. If Obama can try to capitalize off the bin Laden raid, why shouldn't everyone else? The President set the standard....the SEALS are following his lead. fiftyfive55 someone beart someone to the punch and somebody else is upset,oh well i am a veteran saw a lot of things the goverment asked its military to do some good some bad . bottom line is war is war it is not pretty or allways right. we as military people fight for the people of the US not who is running our goverment. we talk about dem and rep.dem want and are on there way to trying to make us dependent on the goverment if you don't understand what i just said then you probly think its allright for the goverment to give you money food tell you what to drink how you should pray what schools and what subjects your kids will do ect ect . most of the wars we have fought in was to keep the US from becoming what i just wrote about as to the seal writtng about what happen . it happen its war and the reason the military does not tell you all the facks is the adverage person will never be able to understan it . i see many comments in here and relize 60% of them are from people who have never served or refuse to join the service. but want to run there mouth about someting they know nothing about. sweetgeorgiabrown I never served but still feel like running my mouth. Like you, you can't type or spell but you still choose to post incoherent arguments on this site. Thankfully the military never needed you to correctly use the english language. now be sweet georgia–his education-or wht he was taught to write or sell-this country's systemof teaching consistently shows us neat the bottom-on science-math-and literally every other subject–then again-the president said there were 57 states–nothing like a "role model".. great comment, bob-we fight for the people of this country-not for who is running it–too many narcissists-that's why there is a political arena–most-and all we can do is vote–most are running around with a lunchbox-one sandwich empty.. man your confused or brainwashed here.show me someone who believes what you said about fighting for the people and not the government.we the people didnt want to be in the mideast to begin with,it was always big business interests over there,and profits,not the concerns of the people. im not confused-never said i was in the middle east–your premise as to that –no basis–the overall thought presented was that the individual-in uniform-is fighting-regardless of the political interests-for you and others to voice your beliefs or non- beliefs-which you have-maybe a little more wisdom-or open-mindednes is warranted–then again-maybe not–as to brainwahing–you're probably one who doesn't even know what the word means-and a little behind the times–it's referred to as "behavior modification"–and if i am confused or brainwashed-don't believe you have the mentality to modify it--take another shower-and relieve your anxiety–it'll get better... wow,You like to insult people who dont agree with you,instead of a discussion,you insult.You are the one who needs a shower and a bit more knowledge of the American people. you are the one who"insulted a person who doesn't asgree with you"-if you consider it a "discussion" to indicate that i am "concused" or "brainwashed"–well-my take on that is it is indicative of an "insult"–so if my response was "insulting"–it was meant to be–a disagreement is just that–a derogatory assertion as to one's character is another–if that's beyond your perception–suggestion-speak to an objective friend–my comments are my perceptions-so are yours-when my state of mind is brought to the table-you-by far-are not my physician-mental health advocate-or psychiatrist–if you're in the medical field-indicate such–i am therefore completely open to your assessment of character flaws–if not–you've made an improper assessment–i take lightly to any attempt to intimidate-to reinforce your view–all you have to do is state it–it's really an easy thing to do.. You do sound kind of opinionated here,and confused. You were in the military why ?the mideast is not a war for the American people,it is a war for oil and business profits.Dont you tell us that you went there for us when 99% of Americans dont even believe in the mideast or a cure for their wars. I do not believe that the SEALs ever found or killed UBL. He was killed years ago in bomb strikes but we needed a "hero" story like Pat Tillman. We need to get the basic, low-end Marines in there to do the trick. They're not smart or good but they'll take care of things....and then pee on the dead bodies. Who's with me??? could be georgia–possibility exists-he;s alive -and driving a cab in chicago.. Maybe you're right marine, I think he might have given me a lift one evening...I guess I should have considered leaving a bigger tip. grogg the world is flat also freedom of the press applies to the milatary as well Spoken like a true Chicken Hawk. No it does not. no it does not. and it could be called Treason. interesting comments-just logged in yesterday–as to discussing his writing of the book-as to the commander-in-chief–as to sensitive info being divulged–my perception-and like everyone who has commented-their perception–leadership–if it lacks at the bottom–it started at the top–giving an order is giving an order-implementation is the result-obma did not implement-he simply gave an order- as to what is owed to a commander in chief–i owe nothing to a commander in chief-once i am out-period-my six year obligation ended in 1972-sensitive info being divulged?-done everyday by all aspects of the cia-dia-dept of defense–and the white house-and the president–they warrant-apparently-no retribution-they lead–or do they?-as to the comments on color–and politics–i am neither democrat-republican-tea party-or else-i cast my vote on character-and leadership results-and in rvn-69-70-i had a position of leadership-when wrong-it happens-i accepted the error-leadership has never been-it was "his" fault-if you can't correct it-obtain someone who can–delegating authority is what it's about-this country appears to love delegating authority-problem–when those you-and im speaking as to leadership-when those you delegate-fail-you replace–if not-your lack of leadership does not obtain the dersired result-those below that standard that standard-are not leaders–rationalization is great-that's why there's politicians–cia been screwing up–no replacement-fbi been screwing up-no replacement-nor-from the top-no acknowledgement–wake up–or make a career and stay in–my concern is simple-we love our veterans??–well-who has been leading thw way for their needs now they're out-900,000 claims siting on desks–commander-in-chief?-va leader?-and this has been ongoing-party affililiation-irrelevant–could care less about the seal compromised or not–it's being done now-that-is dishonoring the military also–and it has nothing to do with any claim i have–just my perception–leadership–have a good day-unless you have other plans.. That is one loooooooong sentence. I'm sorry that you never received an education. If they went there with orders to simply destroy the largest library of information, they are and were taught to be simply stupid........ Sidewalk Justice is easy, to win the War and not just one little skirmish for publicity is mature planning with integrity........ Our Country has again shown the ridiculousness of its training, similar to the Water-boarding situation......And then attempting to use the media to inflate and approve their incomplete training......... Why do you think their is no transparency at the CIA or Blackwater........, Xira Arien I'd say it's just a symptom of our celebrity obsessed culture. There's no place for humbleness in Amerika anymore. I humbly beg to differ with you and humbly submit that you Sir are a buffoon. I have no problem with this. He wrote the truth. It had to be done. Anything still 'classified' is probably not going to matter – like those embassy cables. Absolutely correct! It defintely had to be done, cause everyone knows that Brian Smith need to know all the details of a raid on Bin Laden! It must be busy for you when all the US Govt agencies brief you on all their missions. It must really take valuable video game time away from you. dopydem Delta's are written about (mostly hear say) but you NEVER see a Delta or most Special Ops shooting their mouth off in a book. There is a saying in SpecOps, You don't have to wonder who is the SEAL in the room, he will tell you over and over. If delta and special ops are so good, why weren't they chosen for the UBL raid? Airborne Hawkeye Probably because JSOC is commanded by a SEAL, a lot of times it comes down to which branch has the command, or it could have been they were the available asset. SOF Det-D, SF direct action teams, SEALS, all have the capability to perform these missions. You don't want to waste them or SAD/SAG operatives on taking out someone who had been pretty much neutralized. Killing Bin Laden was more symbolic than useful. Richard Larson I own, and have read most of the SEAL authored books extant. Given that, I was aware that bin Laden had been killed, and had seen the Official video of the action, I was shocked at the great number of significant similarities in what I had seen, and what I had read in Tom Clancy's "Locked On"! My initial reaction was, "How did he get that kind of detail? Next was, "Did he have an inside person who gave him first shot on details?" I was confident that Clancy wasn't spolling any beans. He has too much at risk to do that, and he knows better. Later there was a spate of "I was there" type books apparently written by newly retired SEALS and possibly Active Duty personnel. On my opinion, these guys were out of line. It was apparent to me that some books had been vetted because you could see the redactions. They were in such a hurry to publish that they didn't even bother to rewrite. Others were never vetted at all. I personally know a couple former SEALS. Even though they have been retired for 20 years, or more, they will not even discuss unidentified ops. For me, there is nothing to it. If you are a SEAL, Delta Force, Force Recon, or Army Rangers, you just do not talk, suppose, or write. There are former SEALS who have written, and done very well by it, but they never stepped over the line. In that group you will find Marcinko, Chalker, Couch, and a couple others. You're trying very hard to appear smart in your post but really you are a cross dresser. No video or pics, it never happened. My President is a liar and thinks US citizens can be held with no charges and infinite duration. 61 Senators think that is just swell. We have a dictator in office right here. Are you taking the shot? Or, maybe you only "protect us" from the third world nobodies that state proudly, as a goal, ruining the US economy. Mission accomplished. Not us. Them. Crying about a fictional book should be a military priority with our country on the brink of civil war. I'll be in my bunker watching the wheels fall off in HD. November aught to be interesting. Maybe more so than 9/11. You're really far out there. Maybe you should seek help. retired2001 You likely should be expecting a visit from CIA or Secret Service. Is this a direct or indirect threat. Unfortunately since all this terrorism began (preceding 9-1-1) the military has sabotaged Democrats in office. Little following of protocol as far as chain of command is concerned. Yes, loose lips sink ships and too many of you are unprofessional and have no ethics. My husband participated in a highly classified operation back in the 1950s during atomic testing. There were sworn to a vow of silence, the penalty for violation was treason, which is death. That didn't even involve such things as killing public enemy #1 and then this individual has released way too much information within less than 2 years after it occurred. It's all about who gets their first to make the dollars – GREED! That's what too many Republicans stand for these days. Finally the operation my husband was involved in was mostly declassified but they were exposed to life-threatening radiation and were sworn to not even tell medical professionals who might treat their ailments and many of them died from their exposure. I have no respect for the newer generation who think they are the only ones who count and they have "made it all by themselves", no help from those who have gone before. I hope the government strips him of all the money and I sincerely hope that his fellow SEALS and/or their families do not find their lives at risk by foreign terrorists who wish to avenge Bin Laden's death. This is immaturity at its highest. He may be retired, but that does not releave him from his vows of silence/secrecy, etc. It is people like this "hero?" who put others' lives at risk for their own personal recognition. P.S. We did not learn that the mission had been mostly declassified until 2010 (54 years after event), although the declassification took place in the 1990s, but no particiipants were notified and many more died before it was learned they could talk to their doctors about their exposures. It's fairly obvious from your remarks here that you like to accuse anyone who disagrees with you of being a terrorist. Are you off your meds? Hwy9 As a vet, I'm steamed about this guy and his lack of professionalism. He makes me sick. Everybody enlists knowing the job, knnowing the pay grade, and knowing what's expected of them. It doesn't matter who's the Commander in Chief – you can hate him, the old man, and every drill sargeant in boot camp, but you do the freaking job because THAT'S what you signed up for – no more, no less. You get picked to be a seal – good on ya, by the way, because few are chosen – but do the job and keep your yap shut. This guy's a traitor, and should be treated as such. blueeyes A better term would be the guy is a murderer. Thomas Haymore Big man, speaking from anonymity, eh? I challenge you to go to any town hall meeting and say that. Hey, blueeyes, guess what? The vast majority of the world disagrees with you. The work of our special forces is important and repected. The only people I know that make comments like yours are sympathizers and apologists for terrorists. Guess what most people think of your type. Thomas Haymore i got news for you, it is evident that you don't read post on the internet, you're wrong the majority of the world don't support your actions. Go ahead and google it. Great argument blueeyes! Strong support to your claim by citing the internet! Everyone knows that if you find it on the net it is FACT. Robin Masters It is interesting that besides the Roger Dalton book and one other, you never hear nor see anything from the Delta Force Operators about their exploits. I wonder why that is? Really? Ever heard of the book "Blackhawk Down" or "Killing Pablo"? Both of those accounts are told from the ranger point of view, so cops and delta and ftg never publish books about what they do Mike, sorry, the authors name is Dalton Fury – not his real name – He wrote Kill Bin Laden – the story about Tora Bora. He has written some other novels. As far as I am aware, he is the only ex-DF operator who has written anything, and from what I've gathered he was person-no-Grata around his ex-compatriots Wheeeeee!!!! They have been others written also. With in the dark Ops side the SEALs used to smirk about the fact that they hadn't had anyone write or speak out...ooopsss....not so much any more. Crazy glory hungry squids!!!! Thank goodness we have Delta, our Special Forces teams, and the Ranger Regiment.....Quiet professionals always....!! girlvet As a veteran, I am digusted with this book. It makes all veterans look bad. Obviously this guy values money and publicity for himself over loyalty. He is shameful yes...every single vet now looks bad because of this book....i am going down to picket the local VFW tomorrow. Don't worry girlvet. Nobody will think less of you, there is no connection between spec ops and important missions and whatever joke missions they ask girls to do. I'm guessing cooking and cleaning the barracks before the fighters get home... Looking at the picture i noticed all of them have blue eyes with the exception of 2, seems like blue eyes people sure love killing people. No wonder the highest level of blue eyes and green eyes are behind bars and filling almost 90% of prisons for murder and other atrocities. All you peoples with out blue eyes run for your lives!!!!!! Zaperdon You are so wrong and sound so immature. Praise Odin Descendants of Viking warriors. The blue eyes are due to these fighting men's ancestry of northern Europe. You missed the lecture on David Hume, didn't you ? BTW, all the guys are right-handed too, which obviously means that left-hand seals are tall. No i didn't, David Hume was a philosopher and an atheist in which led him to speculations only, Your argument was weak. Almost 50% are black or hispanic. 35% are white(which would include some brown eyes too). It doesnt matter. There are good and bad from all countries , color and cultures. And all of them went after him for murdering thousands of people, and so? I would much rather see them target the offenders than take a chance that you could involve innocent people.I guess you just told on yourself whom you support. Maryam, i support no one, but i also don't believe in destroying a whole town just to get one house down, the same goes for killing millions of innocent people just get a handful of them. I don't support any form of violence. there are other ways to solve a problem. Blueeyes is so open minded that he stands for nothing but sits to pee with the best of them..Wheeeeeeeeee!! AFO-WolfPack Sometimes i wonder........ Clearly, the problem is the Commander-in-Chief. Obama exposed the Seals! He didn't understand the cod. He doesn't understand much of anything. This fiasco is all on Obama and his leaks! TXRed President Obama is at fault for some ex Navy SEAL spewing what he knows to everyone? I think not. President Obama did not expose anyone. Yes, leaks happened, but nowhere is it said that it was President Obama. Or have you been watching Faux News too much? Our military is supposed to keep quiet about special operations, they are trained that speaking about their operations is a violation of the same "code" you speak of. Yet you seem to think it's ok for this retired Navy SEAL to speak out? Rubbish. President Obama gave the command...which is only right since he is Commander-in-Chief, he also praised the Navy SEAL Team 6 for following through with their mission. This ex SEAL needs to go back and reexamine what his oath means, because apparently, it's not worth anything. Faux news...hahahaha....that is awesome!!...oh gosh...faux news...you know they are all racist also....and Nazis!!!! Bissonnette says the White House put out lies. Lies are NOT leaks. docdeb Dope. He gave them vredit same as Bush did after successes in Iraq. This book is a GOP tool job. Why would anyone be surprised that someone is taking advantage of their past experiences to earn income? Former Former Admirals and Generals all work for large corporations earning large incomes. Former Presidents travel the world earning fabulous incomes trading off of their past relationships. The REAL issue here is that someone has embarrassed the current administration. Accordingly the current administration has put pressure on the current military leadership who in turn is hand wringing and moaning. There are many, many examples of former Special Operations folks writing and talking about their experiences in order to earn fame and fortune. Do you recall hearing, "loose lips sink ships"? Where's your OPSEC? You took the oath to honor, defend and protect. Now get with the program and honor what you learned, not to advertise what you do. Shut up or get out! He did get out. And then wrote a book. Give them all a bomb last one standing WINS! I am disappointed and horrified that our elite forces is seeking celebrity over national security. No way no how should that book have been published. The SEAL should be shamed. They should not be talking about it and our government should not be supporting it. Leave a Reply to Andre	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1726
__label__cc	0.522527	0.477473	Where Obama, Romney stand on foreign policy challenges Editor’s Note: Over the next week, CNN's national security reporters and producers will be looking at some of the most poignant differences between the two candidates on the most pressing foreign policy issues. Watch for the stories all week on CNN. More from Election Center The protests and violence at American diplomatic missions across the Middle East and North Africa last week steered the 2012 presidential race into somewhat unchartered territory - a debate over U.S. foreign policy. While the topic certainly has not been absent in the rhetorical sparring between President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney, most of the campaign's focus thus far has been a battle over who has the best prescription to jolt a seemingly sluggish economic recovery. But that changed last week. Romney's charge the United States was too quick to condemn a film that insulted Muslims before condemning the violence directed at American diplomatic missions abroad spurred Obama's claim that Romney had a tendency to "shoot first and aim later." And all this talk has opened a window on an area that is sure to consume a great deal of attention for whomever sits in the Oval Office next January. The list of foreign policy challenges facing the United States is daunting - including an awakening in the Arab world with a direction still unknown, a looming nuclear crisis with Iran and an uncertain future in Afghanistan (and neighboring Pakistan) once U.S. troops withdraw in 2014. And let's not forget a bloody civil war in Syria, where the fate of thousands of biological and chemical weapons also hang in the balance. Then there are fiscal issues, from debt crises plaguing Europe to economic and geo-political challenges posed by a rising China. Here is a look at some of the most pressing foreign policy issues facing the United States, and how the candidates who seek to lead the country approach them. As the tension over Iran's disputed nuclear program ratchets up in the face of Israeli discord over the pace of current sanctions designed to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions, both Obama and Romney agree that Iran must not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon. "We are determined to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon," Obama said in a press conference earlier this year alongside British Prime Minister David Cameron. More: What are your top election issues? Weigh in now The Obama administration and European Union have launched parallel sanctions designed to squeeze Iran's petroleum sector and bring the economy to its knees as an incentive to get Iran to give up any military dimensions to its nuclear program. In a recent interview with ABC News, Romney said he would draw the same line as Obama when it comes to Tehran's nuclear capacity. "My red line is Iran may not have a nuclear weapon," he told ABC's George Stephanopoulos. "It is inappropriate for them to have the capacity to terrorize the world." What ultimately constitutes that red line, though, is seemingly different for both men. For Obama, the Iranian government would have to take direct steps to actually acquire a weapon (which U.S. intelligence does not believe has happened yet), while Romney has said merely having a "nuclear capability" without actually moving ahead to produce a weapon would be a tipping point. More: Netanyahu urges U.S. to set 'red line' for Iran In Syria, where the carnage of the last year and a half has claimed tens of thousands of lives, the fate of the country's large stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons and whether to arm the opposition forces battling the regime of President Bashar al-Assad has drawn out differences between the two candidates. What would trigger either overt or covert military involvement from the United States inside Syria? "We have been very clear to the Assad regime, but also to the other players on the ground, that a red line for us is (when) we start seeing a whole bunch of chemical weapons moving around or being utilized," Obama said in a White House press conference last month. "That would change my calculus. That would change my equation." More: CNN/Facebook's 'I'm Voting' app, take the pledge As to supporting al-Assad's opposition, the administration has provide funds and non-lethal equipment like communications gear. In addition, the CIA is aiding in vetting rebel members for other countries who may be providing arms on their own. For Romney, the Obama administration's policy of not providing arms to the Syrian opposition - whose character and composition is still uncertain, according to administration officials - is a mistake. The former Massachusetts governor supports greater American involvement in Syria. "Instead of watching what's happening in Syria from a dispassionate distance, I would be leading in Syria by encouraging our friends there like the Turks and the Saudis to provide weapons to the insurgents in Syria," he said at the Faith and Freedom Coalition's annual briefing this summer. More: Syria explained: What you need to know And Barbara Starr on Obama and Romney's red lines for Iran and Syria. MIDDLE EAST PEACE PROCESS No single foreign policy issue has bedeviled more U.S. presidents than the search for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Unlike previous presidents, for whom Mideast peace was mainly a focus in their second term, Obama entered office determined to work with all parties involved in the process to find a workable plan. But the effort did not go far, as the Israeli government continued to construct settlements in Palestinian areas and a unilateral quest for statehood by the Palestinians at the United Nations brought talks to a halt. The relationship between Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is cool, and while they have put on a public face of U.S./Israeli solidarity when they meet, it is understood the two don't have much of a personal rapport. Romney and Netanyahu, on the other hand, have a relationship that goes back decades from the time they were colleagues at the Boston Consulting Group. While the style and rhetoric of Obama and Romney's approach to the Middle East may differ, there are rather modest differences in the substance of their positions on the conflict's root issues. Both men say their personal view is that Jersualem is the capital of Israel, but that issue must be negotiated between the Israelis and Palestinians - a policy shared by previous presidential administrations, from both parties. In a May 2011 speech at the State Department, Obama called for a two-state solution based on borders that existed before the 1967 Six-Day war. He also proposed "mutually agreed swaps" of land as a basis of negotiations. In an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer during a visit to Jersualem this past July, Romney would not comment on what borders he'd propose, but said, "I will leave that to the negotiating parties themselves." Throughout the campaign, Romney has accused Obama of "throwing allies like Israel under the bus" and not giving due credence to Israeli concerns over Iran. He has also pledged Israel would be the first country he would visit as president. But while the personal relationship between Obama and Netanyahu is well documented, Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak told CNN in July that the bond between Israel and the United States are "stronger and deeper than ever" under Obama. Both presidential contenders have said they respect Israel's sovereign right to defend itself against perceived threats - an apparent reference to Israeli apprehensions over Iran's nuclear program. With the war in Afghanistan set to enter its twelth year in October, U.S. forces are on schedule to end their combat role by the end of 2014. The current plan calls for only a small number of American troops to remain to train Afghan forces. After years of military focus on Iraq, Obama ordered a surge of 30,000 troops to Afghanistan in December 2009. At its peak, there were about 100,000 U.S. forces in the embattled country, intent on wrestling back control of areas in southern and eastern Afghanistan that had been taken over by the Taliban. That boost of troops was temporary and, by the end of September, all 30,000 extra troops will have been removed. While Romney has called Obama's policy in Afghanistan a politically timed retreat, there is little evident daylight between them as to how they'd approach the U.S. military effort. "Our goal should be to complete a successful transition to Afghan security forces by the end of 2014," Romney said this month in a speech before a National Guard Association meeting in Reno, Nevada. "I will evaluate conditions on the ground and solicit the best advice of our military commanders," he said. That's not much different than what Obama said last month, during a visit to the Army base of Fort Bliss in Texas. "Next year, Afghans will take the lead for their own security. In 2014, the transition will be complete," he said then. It's what happens once military operations cease where differences between the two candidates come into view. "We are pursuing a negotiated peace. In coordination with the Afghan government, my administration has been in direct discussions with the Taliban," Obama earlier this year, explaining his administration's policy of supporting reconciliation by all elements of Afghan society so long as minority and women's rights are respected, and violence is renounced. Negotiating with the Taliban is a dangerous prospect, according to Romney. "We don't negotiate with terrorists. I do not negotiate with the Taliban. That's something for the Afghans to decide how they're going to ... pursue their course in the future," he said last year during a Republican primary debate. More: 'Green on blue' attacks in Afghanistan \| Attackers wore U.S. uniforms FUTURE OF THE MILITARY As commander in chief of the U.S. military, President Obama differs from Romney on what they see as the types of weapons and numbers of troops needed to defend the country. In his remarks and position papers released by his campaign, Romney champions a large conventional force supplemented by 100,000 extra troops, which would bolster the entire military force to over 1.5 million. "We must have a commitment," he said last week at an event in Virginia, "not just to more ships and more aircraft, but also, in my view, to more members of our armed forces." In addition to extra troops, Romney has pledged to increase the Navy's shipbuilding rate from 9 to 15 new vessels a year, modernize existing weapons systems and establish a multilayered ballistic missile defense system. Romney has not said how he would pay for any of these measures. With the war in Iraq over and military operations in Afghanistan winding down, Obama has said he wants to cut $500 billion in defense spending over the next decade. He does not support a second round of $500 billion in cuts that may take effect in January if Congress cannot reach an agreement on the federal budget. The cuts in Obama's budget would get rid of older ships while delaying the construction of newer ones. His military would place more emphasis on small special forces teams that can deploy to hotspots worldwide, as well as the continued use of unmanned drones. While drones and special forces would also play a role in Romney's defense strategy, the former governor says a strong and robust military is necessary to preserve America's leadership position in the world. More from Barbara Starr on Obama and Romney's competing proposals for the U.S. military From the early days of his campaign up to the present, Romney has maintained that China - through its monetary policy and trade practices - is cheating Americans out of good jobs and opportunities, as well as stealing its intellectual property and know-how. "If I'm president of the United States, I will finally take China to the carpet and say, 'Look you guys, I'm gonna label you a currency manipulator and apply tariffs unless you stop those practices," he said at a campaign event earlier this year. Like previous administrations, Obama has not taken the step of designating China a "currency manipulator" out of concern such a move could start a trade war with a nation that enjoys a $200 billion trade surplus with the United States and holds even larger sums of U.S. debt. But Obama has brought lawsuits against Beijing at the World Trade Organization. "We're going to continue to be firm in insisting that they operate by the same rules that everybody else operates under," he said last year at the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference. On the sensitive issue of Taiwan, Obama has signed off on arms sales to the island - which China considers a renegade province - but he has refused to sell them advanced F-16 fighter jets. Romney has said he would sell additional arms to Taiwan and confront China more forcefully on its human rights record. More: Obama and Romney differ on approaches to China and Russia With Russia, Obama came to office looking to "reset" a relationship that become strained when George W. Bush was president. He negotiated a new arms control agreement, and Russian assent to opening crucial supply lines for coalition forces in Afghanistan. As to Romney, earlier this year, he told CNN that Russia was, "without question, our number one geopolitical foe." He has said he will re-evaluate the arms control treaty, and will confront the Kremlin on its human rights record. "Under my presidency, our friends will see more loyalty and Mr. Putin will see a little less flexibility and more backbone," Romney said at the recent Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. Romney has taken issue with the Obama administration's cancellation of plans, under Bush, to put missile defense components in Poland. But it should be noted that the United States is involved with, and supports, a NATO-sponsored missile defense shield that would host interceptors, ships and radars in Poland, Romania, Spain and Turkey. Russia has repeatedly voiced its disagreement with the NATO plan. For an issue that was front and center for the past decade, and took the country to war, terrorism has not gotten the attention it once did on the campaign trail. The Obama administration has emphasized the use of unmanned drones to take out terrorists in Pakistan, Yemen and elsewhere. They have been used more frequently than during the Bush administration, and are seen as an effective tool of counter-terrorism that does not put U.S. troops in harms way. But while the use of drones has expanded, Obama said deciding to deploy them presents significant challenges. "That's something that you have to struggle with," Obama told CNN's Jessica Yellin in a recent interview. "If you don't, then it's very easy to slip into a situation in which you end up bending rules thinking that the ends always justify the means. That's not been our tradition. That's not who we are as a country." And while he moved to close the military prison at Guantanamo Bay at the beginning of his administration, those efforts were blocked by Congress. He supports military tribunals for accused terrorists, but says he would like to see justice in federal courts. For Romney, terrorists should be treated as enemy combatants, jailed at Guantanamo and tried by the military. He has said he would also allow more aggressive interrogation techniques on terrorism suspects. Obama eliminated the enhanced interrogation techniques used during the Bush administration such as waterboarding, labeling such practices as torture. Romney has not specified what type of techniques his administration would employ. More: 11 years after 9/11: Who are the terrorists? Filed under: Afghanistan • China • Iran • Obama • Romney • Russia • Syria • Terrorism the US should support israel diplomatically and with nonviolent assistance, but there is zero support here for fighting for israel. certain american jewish groups (AIPAC, Jewish Republicans) claim that it is a "moral obligation" of the US to fight for israel, but only their own members actually believe that, and they never send their sons to serve. in the end, if it is in the US' interest, there may be an attack on iran, but i feel that the US will not go to war for israel. edgyone Didn't Romney reverse every stance to agree with Obama in the third debate? There is no difference on foreign policy between the two now, right? Or is Romeny the kind of person that would say anything to get elected? Don't let that empty suit into office. OBAMA 2012!!! It's a big shame on us Americans that we ignore the huge influence Israel has in our government. Our politicians constantly declare Israel "our best friend, our closest ally"! I truly respect Obama for his strong efforts to keep Israel from starting our next war. Israel is not our "friend"! Israel rants and raves about Iran, who they claim wants Israel wiped off the map! Meanwhile, Israel continues its efforts to wipe Palestinians off the map! Surely not a stated goal, but in practice this is what is truly going on. Israel can't wipe Iran off the map so they conjure up schemes to get us to do their dirty work! Vote for Romney and you vote for war against Iran! Soley for Israel's benefit!!! godcil Who eva wins doesn't mater. Let God deliver America frm herself. The US healing coms wen her president seeks d God of their fathers who establised d nation on God's Word. Anita Voltaire Godcil, I'm a 56 years young black female, And I have to say, I care about who wins. But your comment touched my heart, and you're right! Whom so ever wins!! Let them put GOD first and formost!!! Then if by chance Romney/Ryan win, If they put God almighty first, the country second. then this world may have a chance to survive. I think after the election the whole Nation should stop take a moment and Pray for the world, and the people running it.( OBAMA/BIDEN I'll pray before the election that my canidates r re-elected )Lets have A National Prayer Day!!!! The truth is that the US is falling down speedily and China is rising up quickly. The day the US president wl seek help from the God of their fathers who established their nation, that is when their domestic troubles wl diminish and the foreign nations posing a threat wl giv a listening ear. May God deliver America frm herself. t8kiteasy2 Just look at all the good things happening. Al Quaida making a strong comeback, The Middle East in disaray, We won't even admit when terrorist attacks are striking our very own embassies and killing our Ambassadors, not to mention we have a stronger relationship with Iran, Venezuala, Syria, and now the Muslim Brotherhood than ever before. Why wouldn't we vote for Mr. Obama. Think how much better it will be after another four years. It is a great time to be a terrorist. Obama or Romney, both work and die for Israel , they do not represent the United States, they represent only the jews, screw them both, where is the truth American Patriot RON PAUL!!! The only American willing to fight for Americans and will not back down from the terrorist state of Israel Francis Smidt The muslium brotherhood is a front for the musluim army wing of the musluim reglion its designed to kill infidels (that be You ) our policeys in the world is withdraw and reteat Obama is a man who believes we as a nation is to powerful and need to be trim down to size that why his libya veiw got four american kill if re elected we will be at the mercy of the UN.Maybe you believe that to be good ,but its not consitutional. funnyface We should all be asking can we afford another war if sovote for Rommey. We have one now were trying to get out of we need to really think about this. Blueangel If we would just mind our own business and keep all out money home paying towards the debt for 5 years, we would be out of trouble. If the rest of the world wants to live like that and continue supporting corrupt governments, then let them. Let's feed our own people before we go around feeding children thousands of miles away. Medical care too! Round 3 TKO, President Obama will win. Mitt Romney don't know a thing about foreign policy except eager to start another way so he can keep filling his off shore bank accounts. Condalisa Rice is following Paul Ryan around schooling him on Foreign Policy-lol. Why wasn't that Romney idiot arrested for President Obama. Caught on camera saying he wants to take a swing at President Obama is no joke, should have been classified as a threat. We honestly just need to stay out of foreign affairs, rase tarrifs, and improve homeland security. That will create jobs, and keep business in the US. Indeed sir indeed. thao i think B.Obama win. People don't do a whole lot of research. Obama created a committee dedicated to investigate illegal trade practices in China, while Mitt Romney on the other hand has packaged jobs and put a nice bow on it for Chinese sweatshops. The only thing romney supports is his magic underwear and personal profits at the expense of others It makes little differences who wins the debate or the presidency. The biggest lobby in the history of America "AIPAC" always runs the USA......How long will the people tolerate this? I think it is a shame how ill informed the majority of our society is. This current administration has zero foreign policy. Everyone criticized W. Bush for the poor standing we were in with the world- we are in a worse state currently under Obama. Leave the country, go to Europe, serve in the military- and you will see how absolutely foolish we look. We have zero respect. There are no "negotiations" with the Taliban. That is an absolute joke. There is no "good relationship" with Isreal. And there is a huge difference in what Romney said vs what Obama said regarding afghanistan. Romney said take advice from ground leaders. Obama said it WILL end. They WILL assume responsibility. "more special forces..." good luck with that. and we will be where Bill Clinton left us. In a huge troop deficit. In case you all forgot- the armed forces provides JOBS! Full time jobs with benefits! Shut it down, and 18 year old kids are unemployed. Military installations provide JOBS. Ships and aircraft= JOBS. We are in bad shape you guys. Wake up. Romney isn't great, but stop believing Obama is. Oakspar77777 That is true – the only government job the President doesn't like is a military one. At $100,000 dollars each (enough to cover the cost, training, and salary included, of a fresh recruit), Obama's "shovel ready" 700 billion stimulous could have employed 7 million soldiers (creating 7 million new jobs), or doubled our current number of troops for his entire tenure (1.5 million jobs, but held for 4 years). That would have stimulated the economy, given education and job skills to the lost generation of 20-something men now living with momma, and turned the Afghanistan push into a pounding. Your theory sound good to you, except for the fact that these 20-somethings DO NOT want to enroll in military training. The option is there RIGHT NOW. The problem that you are missing is the fact that people CHOOSE NOT to become a "fresh recruit". And not because there is no money for the "fresh recruit" job..... October 11, 2012 at 11:43 am \| I don't think 18 year olds being out of a job is something to cry about. They can live at home like all the other 18 year olds. Our economy will not know the difference. That's very selfish of you. In order for you to have a job, you are willing to sacrifice other american lives – policing the world in NOT USA job. It's the UN. Ck ...ck..ck. No more unnecessary war. Let other countries take care their own problems. We have enough domestic problems. Bobyboooo I'm guessing the most appropriate following question would be "Who provides most of the UN funding and troop backing?". Probably the world police...United States. October 19, 2012 at 4:52 pm \| Ann, you live in the dungen for too long. Bin Laden is dead. Iraq war was over, our soliders came home. Afghanstan war is closing too. You don't need to believe anything, no one ask you to. Just one thing, believe in facts, as stated above. Let the Middle Class grow again, without the burden of war. YOU ARE UNBELIEVABLE AFTER THE IRAQ WAR ISN'T THAT ENOUGH Military jobs add nothing to our GDP! We cannot grow a domestic economy by super charging the military! Romney's plan would require starting another war. I think that most of us "taxpayers" are fed up with this! Our wars resolve nothing! Iraq now goes back to what Iraq has always been. Afghanistan cannot be "converted" along as Karsai could care less about his own people. Pakistan is another "hopeless cause". Egypt, Lybia, Syria and even Israel will never be anything close to what we have in the USA. These people really have no true desire to "fix" their country's problems. All that matters is getting free money from the US which the elite deposit in Swiss banks! pers vernandez OBAMA IS VERY SOFT TOWARD CHINA. IF Obama win this coming election US will lost in Asia for coming years. Obama win China gain. Bush Beers MIT ROMENY,,FOR PRESIDENT,,,,,,,,ITS WAY OVER FOR JEWISH CHRISTIANS WHITES AND ASIANS COMMUNITS IN U.S.A.,,,,,,,,WAY OVER, MichellePasadena Isn't it time for the media to report facts? I'm an independent woman voter who voted for President Obama. I've managed to obtain facts and realize now that fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me. The lying it seems has been coming from the Obama Administration. I can admit I made a mistake. Can anyone see the similarity between Romney and Bush? Both republicans want war. That'll only bring us into an even bigger debt. Obama will raise taxes on the wealthy, he could possibly end the war because he isn't so ignorant as Romney. Boom the world could be in better shape if we Americans make the right choice. Why do you say so? It was Obama who started bombing Libya for more than 60 days without being approved from Congress. Libya wasn't even remotely a war. How about the first Bush that put us in on bombing Iraq regularly until we decided to topple Saddam when he took office. People forget we pretty regularly bombed Iraq since desert storm. That Libya action was much more like the Clinton Tomahawk attacks on numerous theaters. Obama is a complete failure it must not be given a second term. and you're an idiot. No you are an idiot if you really think Obama has done a good job. Lol DonnaD Daivd, your're a complete moron! Leave a Reply to saeed	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1727
__label__cc	0.547907	0.452093	August 6 – 8, 2012 NOIDA, (outskirts of New Delhi), India http://www.jiit.ac.in/jiit/ic3/ Computing is an ever-evolving area. The International Conference on Contemporary Computing, which is jointly organized every year by the Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida, India and the University of Florida, Gainesville, USA. It focuses on topics that are of contemporary interest to computer and computational scientists and engineers. The number of paper submissions at IC3 has been growing fast. Last year, we received approximately 260 submissions. IC3-2012 will bring together researchers and practitioners from academia, industry and government to deliberate upon the algorithmic, systems, applications, and educational aspects of contemporary computing. The conference will be held in NOIDA (outskirts of New Delhi), India. The conference will feature world-class plenary speakers, exhibits, special sessions, tutorials, and paper presentations. Conference Tracks Systems (Hardware & Software) Applications Special session on Biomedical Informatics A partial list of areas of interest follows: Novel Algorithmic Paradigms Distributed Algorithms Dynamic Algorithms Data Mining & Knowledge Discovery Graphics, Entertainment, and Gaming Bio-informatics Next generation Internet Society Driven Applications Analytics for Online Social Networks Education Informatics Cultural Informatics Stream Processing Bio-inspired Computing Service Oriented Architectures System/network-on-chip Reconfigurable architectures Computer science education Authors are invited to submit manuscripts that demonstrate original unpublished research dealing with algorithmic, systems, applications, or educational aspects of contemporary computing. Please see the conference website http://www.jiit.ac.in/jiit/ic3 for paper submission procedures (maximum 12 pages in Springer Format). Papers will be reviewed by experts and selected for presentation and inclusion in the conference proceedings based on their clarity, originality, relevance and significance. Past conference proceeding have been published in Springer’s Communications in Computer and Information Science Series, ISSN: 1865:0929. CCIS is abstracted/indexed in ISI Proceedings, Scopus, DBLP. Extended Submission Deadline March 05, 2012 Author Notification April 20, 2012 Final Manuscripts and Registration May 4, 2012 General Co-chairs Sartaj Sahni, University of Florida, USA Sanjay Goel, JIIT, India Program Chair Manish Parashar, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, USA Track Co-chairs Albert Zomaya, University of Sydney, Australia Dinesh Kaushik, KAUST, Saudi Arabia Systems (Hardware and Software) Omer Rana, Cardiff University, UK Yuanyuan Yang, Stony Brook University, USA Biomedical Informatics Dinesh P Mittal, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, USA Workshops/Tutorials Chair Sushil Prasad, Georgia State University, USA Rajkumar Buyya, University of Melbourne, AUS Paolo Bellavista, University of Bologna, Italy Koji Nakano, Hiroshima University, Japan Masoud Sadjadi, Florida International University, USA Bhardwaj Veeravalli, University of Singapore, Singapore Alok Aggarwal, JIIT, India Sandeep Singh, JIIT, India Shikha Mehta, JIIT, India Vikas Saxena, JIIT, India (Chair) Satish Chandra, JIIT, India Maneesha Srivastava, JIIT, India Chetna Gupta, JIIT, India Rakhi Himani, JIIT, India Gagandeep Kaur, JIIT, India Sangeeta Malik, JIIT, India Registration and Local Arrangement Co-Chairs Hima Bindu, JIIT, India Prakash Kumar, JIIT, India Saurabh K. Raina, JIIT, India Manish K Thakur, JIIT, India Yaj Medury, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, India C. Saxena, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, India Sanjay Ranka, University of Florida, USA Srinivas Aluru, Iowa State University, USA & IIT Bombay, India Guna Seetharaman, Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome, NY, USA Narendra Ahuja, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA & ITRA, MCIT India Pankaj Jalote Director, Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi Sanjay Goel, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, India	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1742
__label__wiki	0.629501	0.629501	About Lane .....................COMING SOON....................... Behind The Mic / Zonin Ent Alex Bradley, known as "Lexx" was born at 5:24 p.m February 20th 1991 in WCA hospital located in Jamestown N.Y. He was raised in Randolph N.Y. Where he also attended Randolph Central High School. Lexx had grown up a very active kid. Playing multple sports Basketball, Hockey. And has been fascinated with music. Especially hip hop in particular. Listening to a variety of his inspirations and different styles of artists such as Eminem, Biggie, 2pac, BoneThugs ect. R&B hit makers as in Usher, Boys 2 Men, Chris brown etc. Lexx wrote his first song "My Future" when he was 12 years old! Since then. He figured out what he wanted to do for his lifetime career. He continued writing during his school days. And most of his free time. If he wasnt spending it with friends and family. Building his vocabulary and ways with words. Lexx had his first mixtape made in between 2004 and 2005. After the release. He went through a major life change. With all of his home issues and such he dropped out of high school in 2008. Most of them he decided not to speak on. He continued to keep his eyes on the paper and pencil in hand. Years later with no other release of his work. Lexx put it aside and tried getting a regular day to day job. But with no diploma he found it difficult to do so. Finally a break comes down his alley and he gets a job. Then he sparked an idea. A couple years of hard work in 2014 he invested in his own studio equipment. Spending days, months, years mastering his craft. While trying to hold onto a job, Lexx decided to quit. Alot of others in his home town would tell him "No way you could make it in the music industry". They know that wouldnt stop him. Since that day He wrote multiple tracks that did great numbers got himself a face in the industry with interviews, shows, and landed a producing job for a town studio "House Of Notes Studios". Not only was this coming along very well for him. He didnt expect it to happen it just a few years. Now he his heading no where but up with his team and friends. Getting back together with some long lost music buddy's forming a company and label "Behind The Mic" and "Zonin Entertainment". For more music with Lexx and the BTM crew visit your major music platforms Spotify, Itunes, Amazon, Google play etc. LEXX BEATZ : BTM/ZONIN TUNE IN EVERY SATURDAY. 5-7 pm MST 7-9 pm EST TO THE LIVEST HIP-HOP RADIO SHOW ON THE DAMN PLANET. WATCH VIDEOS LIVE & LISTEN TO THE TOP INDIE ARTIST WITH BTM BTM (Behind The Mic Entertainment) is all about providing the world with the kind of music that people really want to hear and not that filtered music people keep hearing over and over and over again these days. We created the BTM ACCESS APP so that fans and musicians alike can find everything that IS BTM all in one place. Listen to music from our artists and watch tons of videos and make sure that you visit the BTM STORE so you can be a true supporter of the BTM family. TUNE IN TO BTM RADIO SHOW and make sure you pass word about the app so everyone else can stay tuned. I represent my family whether you live back home in Jamestown, NY or Denver, CO or any where in the world. I built this thing from the ground up and found great people to join with me so that we could show the world what BTM stands for. We have the best supporters any one could ask for including 106.9 KISS FM's Heather Skuggen who is also a bit of a fan herself and a huge supporter of local artists. Everything I've learn has been because I'm the guy that doesn't give up and doesn't walk away. Stay tuned to BTM ACCESS. CEO : Michael Lane Mission : Our goal is to find real artists from all over the world and bring them together so that we can give your ears a rest from the filter junk music of today and allow you to turn up or wind down however you want with music that holds the passion and content not seen since probably the 90's. .....................COMING SOON........................ ..................... COMING SOON ..................... Michael Lane was born on Feb. 24th 1984, at St.Joseph hospital in St.Louis,MO. His Mother and Father Would Split Forcing Lane At The Age Of 5 to Move To Western New York With His Mother. With Lanes Mother Facing her Addictions She Picked up From Life On The Streets in St.louis and His Father Missing In His Life Lane Would Soon be Looking To The streets For Guidance. In The Earlier 90's Lane and his mother would settle in place called Jamestown New York. Jamestown is A Small City 70 miles South West Of Buffalo, New York With a population of around 30,000 and A area that housed over 40 factories in the 70's and 80's. Jamestown Was Considered to be a quiet factory town but Just like every other city and town arcossed the country it was not a secert that Jamestown was Flooded with Sex, Drugs and Crime.In The late 90s Drugs and Crime were On the rise in Jamestown with Little being done.Most of The Factories were Already gone or Closing,local businsses were surrfering and people were out of work.proverty was in full effect. lane would witness the day to day struggles his mother was facing, working 2 jobs trying to pay the bills and keep food on the table. she would work all day and spent a couple hours at the bar before coming home. This gave lane alot of freedom at a Very young age. he was running the streets being a kid and became involved with the wrong crowd very quickly. He started smoking weed at 11 he also was stealing car stereos and being suspended from school.His Mother had enough and shipped him to colorado to spend time with his grandparents, He ended up spending most of the time with his cousins and stay with his aunt. with no one really to answer to lane fed back into the street life. Soon lane would end up back in New York where he begain to write peoptry about things he would see while growing up in a place like Jamestown. His Poems were deep straight to the point. the type of word play that could paint pictures and tell the story threw his eyes as he seen it. in the summer of 2002 he was with a group of local artist at a party and heard them rapping. Couple weeks later a artist by the name of D-Lyrix approached lane to write a song. lane replied he only wrote peoms.Dlyrix wasnt hear it, He said just try it. This is where the love of writing music would begin for michael lane. Within the next couple months he became close with the group of local artist with alot of time spent on writing and making it go to the beat. Dlrix and lane headed for New York City. The two were invited to a freestyle compition held by the management team for up and coming artist 50 Cent. while waiting in line they heard 2 gun shots and the crowded line became crazy the NYPD was in full roit gear spraying tear gas at the crowd. due to the eruption the event was cancelled. Even though he never made it inside to perform infront of the management team he did how ever make it on mtv news as they pasted threw the crowd. In 2005 while shopping for a studio to record his First project dlyrix introduced lane to a producer name Michael Strong. Lane was impressed and ready to get to work. dlyrix suggested they start a group adding another local artist by the name of brandon Mouio. Together they would form the group "Tha 3 Kings". They spent hours in the studio with Strong writing,making beats, creating artwork. Tha 3 kings would release there first project titled "Insane" in the winter of 2005.They started preforming in local venues in the Western New York area.In 2006 Tha 3 Kings began to write thier next project which was never released. One thing to be said, Tha 3 Kings were differntly one of the first Hip Hop groups to open the doors for Jamestown Hip Hop. In 2008 while still working very close with Dlyrix and Strong, Lane decided to join US PRODUCTIONS which was a group of the top MCs in the city, Its was decided Strong would make all the beats and record while Lane,Dlryix and D-Boy(Dan Hernandez) wrote the songs. They would call the project Jamestown Underground Packed with 20 songs and artwork the industry was shocked by they released Jamestown Underground in the summer of 2009. The Project was a Major hit. With songs like "So Long and Jamestown this project would go down as a Street Certified Classic. In the fall of 2010 Lane and Dlyrix would try to start another group called S.C.S. {Small city Syndicate}. Joining Forces with J-Dot {A Lyrical madness) and D-boy from the Jamestown Underground Project. The 4 artist would work on a project recorded by Dlyrix. They would record 25 to 30 songs and then decide which ones made the cut. Oneday while Dlyrix was recording with lane he recieved a message from a promoter in Erie,Pa who was throwin a event with an up and coming artist name Machine Gun Kelly{MGK}.He asked if S.C.S. would be interested in Preforming. They were stoked, MGK at the time was just getting buzz in cleveland and they knew who he was and they would get paid for the preformance. Dlyrix finished his session with lane and finalized the details for the MGK show. s.C.s. would help a couple other local artist open up for MGK as they prepared to show em what and who Jamestown is. while at the show S.c.S. would be offered to perform Thier slot again right before MGK Headlines but dLyrix and d-boy already headed back to the hotel to party with some girls. This pissed lane off due to the fact MGK would see them perform. Lane would leave the show and go straight back to Jamestown leaving the rest of the S.C.S. group at the Hotel in Erie Pa. Couple days goes by and lane calls Dlyrix To see when S.C.S. is getting paid for the show or if dlyrix already got it or what not. The 2 get into a argument on the phone that leads to lane showing up on Dlyrix front porch trying to kick in his door. the 2 would exchange words on the phone for the next several hours. lanes heated he says f**k it he hits the lab 20 mintues later he releases a Track dissing Dlyrix. The whole city is shocked. half cant believe their beefing half cant believe he would try to go at Dlyrix. Lane releases Campaign With lane putting dlyrix real name in the hook and picking him apart in the verses Dlyrix had to respond and respond quick. Dlyrix responded by replacing Lane with goody and J dot on 15 tracks out of the 20 tracks stealing some of lanes beats and ideas. 2010 is when lane would bounce back, after building up his studio and working on his solo project. Lane decided to start his own label one he had control over somewhere to call home and build as a brand. this is when he started behind the mic. Named by his mother who said lane was always helping out other artist and he loves being behind the microphone. that was it Lane was off and building he picked up a local artist he helped get on the MGK show Terell Relly Rell MacIntire. His also brought in J-Dot,Goody,Cream, Trudalyfe Da Truth and he close friend Private. They would go to create one of the dopest mixtapes Jamestown Has Ever heard. " My Mixtape Sounds Better Than Ur Album" would dropped. in the winter of 2012. lane also setup a video shoot bringing Michael Strong back into the mix. Lane and strong would release Jamestowns first real music video "LUCY" He would Feature J-dot Michael Lane goody and relly rell. the 4 setup up a video release party in Jamestown at the roadhouse. the night of the show they had other local artist perform and it was packed. with people waiting outside to get in They released the video on a projector at midnight the place went crazy.Lane decided to leave after they released the video due to the cops already messing with him earlier that day searching his car and stealing fliers he had printed up. As he was driving up the street he seen 2 cop cars fly passed him couple minutes lately he recieved a call from a friend who was still inside the venue that the police had formed a line and pushed everyone outta the venue and were searching for drugs and telling drunk people to leave or they will go to jail. he was furerious everytime he does something positive the police always wanna give him trouble like they wanna see him out here selling drugs going to prison. he had to plan different. if he was going to do it he would have to do everything the right way.. lane recieved a invite from a manager from brooklyn to come perform at a show he was holding. 7 hour trip no problem lane was off. a 2nd chance to perform in the 'greatest city in world how could he not. so lane gathered up a couple friend and a DJ and they hit the road. they made the 7 hour trip to NYC. They Arivved about 1pm they didnt have to meet the promoter til 6pm so they decided to go site see and get something to eat. They met up with the promoter in lower Manhatten and recieved 10 tickets to cover everyone lane would perform 3 songs infront of a all black brooklynn crowds...........they loved him...a few weeks went by and th promoter reached by out to lane to do another show and since he lived so far a away if lane would do this show for him he would get lane on a show with Freeway. He headed By To NYC but this time its was Queens. He was told queens has a tougher crowd then brooklyn. lane already seen people get booed off the stage in brooklyn he had to focus.. Lane killed it the place went crazy playing eminem and yelling go white boy go white boy go. the dj annouced a surpise freestyle compention his was hosting..first 5 artist are in. lane happened to be standing right there. his said 1,2,3,4 and skipped a person and pointed at lane. 2 round knockout. lane made it threw the first 3 rounds and now was up again a brooklyn artist lane smashes him and queens goes nuts.... Lane would then return to jamestown to get ready for the big show he has setup with freeway. he offers to bring J-Dot with him this time. the 2 head to nyc with a couple friends while at the show the promoter told lane there maybe someone very inmportant here tonight. not really thinking to much into it lane enjoys the night he rocks the stage but while coming off the stage his was appoached by a man very well dressed and he hands him a business card and said great job. lane thanks the man and heads to take pictures with fans and freeway. later on his way back to Jamestown He Looks at the business card its says Universal Music Group on it. lanes kick himself in the ass for not realsing who he was talking turns out his is the c.e.o. lane despertly tries to reach out to him and he gets nothing. he was thinking damn was it cuz i didnt notice or pay much attention to him. lane continues to send email to him with no response. in 2011 lane would audition for a Compition called Making The Next Hit season 3. they were holding auditions in buffalo which was only 70 miles from Jamestown. lane showed up with a group of people and did his thing. couple days later he was told he had made it to the next round and in 2 weeks he would need to be in alantic city. scrabbling to get things together to make the trip. He drove striaght threw from Jamestown to Alantic city nothing was going to stop him. the next round was to see how good you could work with other. the divide them into group and they had to come up with a song all to the same beat the top 5 songs would makeit. they told lane and all the contestants that they would be in touch if you made it threw to the next round. 8 months goes by with out a word..lane continues to focus on his music and them he recieved a email stating his has indeed made it to the next and finale round for a cash prize of 250 k and a record deal. They also gave him the chance to have his name ingraved into stone infront of a tupac statue at the TUPAC AMERA SHAKUR FOUNDATION while in ATL......With only 7 days to plan the trip he had to get busy. he packed his suitcase and once again hit the road.TO BE CONTINUED......	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1743
__label__wiki	0.680881	0.680881	Filmmaker Interviews Indie Film News support indie film I See You Awards Terri Lee Chandler Gemini Man DVD Giveaway! Thanks to our sponsor, Paramount Pictures, we have two Gemini Man DVDs to give away! Congrats To Our Founder! Our founder, Terri Lee Chandler, was one of five movie experts interviewed by the Detroit Free Press about the top movies made in Michigan. 21 views1 comment A Taste of Hollywood in Detroit! Join us on Thursday, December 12, for a Taste of Hollywood in Detroit! It's going to be a whole lotta fun! Submissions are now being accepted for the 4th Annual I See You Awards®! A Weekend To Remember! Get a peek into Terri's life as a film critic! Bay City Hosts 1st Ever Michigan Film Festival Forum The I See You Awards® is honored to have been invited to participate in the very first Michigan Film Festival Forum. We Love Premieres! Yes, we love film premieres! 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__label__wiki	0.569209	0.569209	Home » Economic Policy » Local and Limited: The Sociopolitical Implications of Segmented Marketization in North Korea Local and Limited: The Sociopolitical Implications of Segmented Marketization in North Korea By Peter Ward \| March 21, 2016 \| No Comments The entrance to a market in Hyesan (screengrab from “KBS Panorama”). \| Image: Sino-NK Economists and political scientists looking at North Korea agree that the country’s economy has “marketized” — i.e. that a phased transition to capitalist modes of exchange has taken place. Most observers also accept that in spite of some quirks specific to the North Korean experience, marketization north of the 38th parallel exists on a spectrum of economic transitions elsewhere, including the hybrid systems of the Soviet Union, China, Vietnam, Laos, and acros broad swathes of eastern Europe. Today’s questions concern the true extent of North Korean marketization, the winners and losers in the integration of political and financial forms of power relations, the role of hard currency and exports of goods and labor, and the impact of marketization on political stability at both the local and national levels. Here at Sino-NK we have spent a year rigorously analyzing South Korean marketization scholarship. We have found that initial (1994-1997) market growth was anarchic; that early trade coalesced around existing, but marginal, market structures; that these organic market structures were slowly co-opted after 1998 in a six-stage process; that in the period 2003-2006 markets became a very lucrative income source for regime elements; and that a rocky period arose concurrent with the slow rise of Kim Jong-un. Finally, we have established that the commercial arms of party, Cabinet, and military agencies now dominate North Korea’s extractive institutional structure, rendering meaningless the idea of North Korea having both official and unofficial market structures living side by side. In the fifth part of our contemporary marketization series, Philo Kim (Kim Pyong-no) takes a sociologist’s lens to the North Korean economy. In 2012, the same year that political scientist Park Hyeong-jung wrote part four in this series, Kim looked at the question of markets and systemic stability from a sociological perspective. He reached the same conclusions as Park, but by a different route. This only served to strengthen both sets of findings. Kim’s heterodox approach is what makes his work so valuable. –– Christopher Green, Co-editor Local thus Limited: The Role of Segmented Marketization in Systemic Threat by Peter Ward In 2012, Philo Kim, a professor of sociology at Seoul National University (SNU), published a paper entitled “Segmentalized Marketization and Its Sociopolitical Implications in North Korea” in the regular journal of the Korean Association of North Korean Studies (북한연구학회). In it, he sought answers to the question of why the marketization process in North Korea had not yet led to a systemic transition or transformation1)Full citation in Korean: 김병로, “북한의 분절화된 시장화와 정치사회적 함의,” 북한연구학회보 제16권 제1호 (2012): 93-121쪽.. “Despite the progress of marketization,” he noted, “there has been no indication of critical voices emerging from society, and in the 20 years since the end of the Cold War there have been almost no sign of a critical consciousness or the formation of social forces that could precipitate systemic collapse.” [시장화의 진전에도 불구하고 정치사회 비판과 관련한 어떤 현상이 나타나지 않고 있고 탈냉전 이후 지난 20년 동안 체제붕괴를 촉발하는 비판의식이나 사회세력의 형성이 거의 발견되지 않고 있다.] (p. 95) Research Objectives \| Kim is a sociologist, and as such is interested in the economic process of marketization as it is rooted within social and political contexts. He seeks to explain how marketization has not led to the emergence of anti-regime ideas or social forces, as it did in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. The underlying assumption of the question is that marketization can and does create the basis for social dissent; in other words, that socio-political transition is the product of social structures that emerge from complete marketization.2)For references to incompleteness, see p. 114. Methodology and Background \| Reviewing existing scholarship on the marketization of North Korea, Kim arrives at the conclusion that many works may be exaggerating the degree to which North Koreans rely on the market as a source of income and consumption. He argues that if figures of between 70 and 90 percent of income are coming from markets (as claimed by some scholars, among them Kim Byung-yeon and Lee Seok) were correct, then society would not have remained as stable as it has. From here, using North Korean official sources including the works of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il, North Korea’s official economics journal Economic Research [경제연구], North Korean commercial law, and surveys of illicit trade on the border, he demonstrates that North Korea has yet to become fully marketized, and markets remain largely confined to the local level. Research Findings \| Philo Kim begins his discussion of “segmentalized marketization” (his term) with what he considers to be its theoretical root: the “regional self-sufficiency system” (지역자립체제). Kim cites the graduation thesis of Kim Jong-il while discussing the concept (p.102), explaining that regional self-sufficiency was meant to be a system implemented in times of war, wherein the state would require that most production be taken care of at the local (county/town/city) level, with the provincial government acting as mediator between self-sufficient local administrative entities and the central government. (pp. 103-104) The system was implemented as official state development policy sometime between April and May 1995, prior to the massive floods of August 1995 that incited widespread food shortages, and prior to official requests for food aid. (p. 103) He alleges that institutions and companies under the purview of the regional budget were to take care of their own financial concerns, thus enabling the central state to use its resources in more productive ways. (p. 104) Citing North Korean figures, Kim concludes that 21.8 percent of “industrial product” is produced by regional industry. (p. 105) From here, Kim sets out his theory of segmentalized marketization. First, he argues that the Kim Jong-il regime sought to use markets as a means of fostering regional self-sufficiency. The July 1 Economic Measures (7.1경제관리개선조치) were part of this strategy, as was the May 5, 2003 Cabinet Directive with respect to the Operation of General Markets which stated that one or more general markets should be established at the local level. (p. 106) Individuals, state companies, and cooperative organizations were thus able to utilize markets, which were controlled by Market Management Offices (시장관리소), instead of the state-run distribution system. (p. 107) He acknowledges that distribution has become extensively liberalized, with prices set by markets, and the use of cash between government institutions now accepted, institutionalized practice. (pp. 107-108) Next, Kim asserts that while trade within localities is indeed marketized, trade between regions remains dominated by government institutions and is thus only partially marketized. Leading commercial entities (상업지도기관) receive instructions from state planning institutions, with distribution managed by state haulage and postal services. (p. 108) He also states that the state monopolizes foreign trade, and central state foreign trade companies control the purchase and distribution of most imports through their regional branch offices. (p. 108) Kim also notes the fact that because residents cannot move beyond their locality without permission, there does not exist a national market for labour (p. 109). Therefore, segmentalized marketization is a process in which markets have come to exist within only a certain segments of the economy, i.e. individual localities, and a national market remains absent. Kim also points out that the concept of market socialism that has been applied to North Korea by other writers is compatible with his framework as the planned element of the economy still exists at the national and regional levels. Within this context, Kim notes that since the system is not integrated, it is thus unstable. Certain parts of the country have come to specialize in particular products (특산물), and this regional specialization encourages inter-regional trade and thus the destabilization of the segmental market structure and emergence of a unified market. (p. 111) He points out that as imports have grown, a unified national wholesale market system has begun to emerge with the regional markets in Pyongyang, Chongjin (North Hamgyong), Rason (North Hamgyong), Sinuiju (North Pyongan), Pyongsong (South Pyongan), and Hamhung (South Hamgyong) serving as hubs. (p. 112) Kim does not forget the “money masters,” the nascent capitalist “donju” (돈주) class that has emerged in North Korea after beginning life as traders in the 1990s. He states that this group has risen as a successful merchant class, and has begun to engage in inter-regional business activities like private lending, distribution, real estate, haulage and transport, and trade. (p. 112) He sees these activities as an indication that the cohort has overcome inter-regional travel constraints. However, he goes on to point out that while some countervailing forces to this segmentized market system exist, a number of issues preclude the emergence of a truly national market system: 1) underdeveloped transport systems and a lack of investment in social overhead capital; 2) continued restrictions on the free movement of labour; and 3) the fact that the state still controls almost all foreign trade. (pp. 113-114) Implications \| Philo Kim concludes his discussion of North Korea’s market system by addressing the implications for systemic change, evolution, and revolution. He argues that because market activities are largely concentrated at the local level, each locality is largely cut off from other regions and localities. This has resulted in economic discontent and political criticism being confined to individual areas, not spreading or agglomerating into a national movement for systemic change. (p. 115) Even as private transport infrastructure continues to develop, mobile phone usage rises, labor is “freer” than ever before, and the scope of markets continues to expand into sectors that had hitherto been the sole preserve of the state, support for the regime endures. (pp. 115-116) 1. ↑ Full citation in Korean: 김병로, “북한의 분절화된 시장화와 정치사회적 함의,” 북한연구학회보 제16권 제1호 (2012): 93-121쪽. 2. ↑ For references to incompleteness, see p. 114.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1747
__label__wiki	0.608319	0.608319	Capping The Image: 2009 Produced By Conference – Los Angeles – Part II After the essence of pre-vis, seeing things in advance is very helpful especially when planning or in some cases, adding material for a project, because of an ability to accomplish something more with what is available. At the 2009 Produced By Conference on its second day at Sony Studios, the aspects of Mo Cap (or Motion Capture), which is being optimized by the top people in the business from Bob Zemeckis to David Fincher to James Cameron, was brought into focus. Performance/Motion Capture Production Technology Performance basis of creatures is motivated ultimately by camera angle. Certain examples of what was done in the past to emphasize mo cap was always personified by the dotted faces of actors used to create the computer grids. To personify this point, footage is shown of Bill Nighy paying the slithery captain in “Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest”. Nighy called his getup when he was playing the creature: his “funky computer pajamas. The thing is that mo cap still can’t capture directly around the eye sockets and the actual eyes. Steve Sullivan, Sr. Technology Officer at ILM, breaks down the different perspectives of motion capture. “Facial Mo-Cap” involves a “zillion” dots on the face and uses the same fundamental techniques as “Body Mo-Cap”. Make up can be sometimes used to make the dots. Sometimes it works but it depends on the lighting. When you start working on facial re-targeting where you actually align a new face with a different performance, it becomes a subjective artistic endeavor. These re-targeting exercises however can now be done in real time. Sullivan then shows a test using a live low res example running off an XBOX 360 console and not one of their super computers. The result is still fairly comprehensive. The realization is that once you do the actual mo cap and get the data, then you can do camera coverage. After that, you just go back and key out any problematic frames. Sullivan then showed an “Indiana Jones” video game engine optimizing mo cap which was made in two hours. It wasn’t done to show the possibilities of FX but more to see how the actual story could play out. This kind of low tech Mo-Cap with facial re-targeting is effective in his mind for actor freedom and director control. It also allows on-demand capture for quick experimentation and real time documenting for timing. Rob Readow and Debbie Denise from Sony Imageworks began the ball rolling on Mo-Cap back when director Bob Zemeckis first came in with “Polar Express”. They went about with different tests. The second one they did for “Polar” at Imageworks was green screen with full digital environments like “300”. They suggested the InMotion Mo-Cap system they had been working on to Zemeckis. Zemeckis was hesitant but it was Tom Hanks who said that it could allow him to play both the boy and the conductor in the same movie which seemingly ultimately swayed the director. Despite what anyone thinks, according to Readow and Denise, these movies are still mounted as big pictures. The box that they first worked on for “Polar” was only 10 feet by 10 feet which is the most the computer could do at the time. On “Monster House” they could have the ability of 200 cameras shooting on once. And by the time “Beowulf” came around, they could capture horses running across the soundstage. The importance aspect to remember is that it is still a live action shoot of sorts. The actors just don’t have to hit their marks. The “Beowulf” shoot itself took 38-40 days. Denise says Hanks said that it was the hardest he has ever worked because you never go back to your trailer. Readow follows up Denise’s observations talking about using the Sony DXC-M3A camera as a virtual camera rig where you are using its systems to shoot in a virtual world. That is how they got the realistic camera movements in “Surf’s Up”. By comparison when they worked on some of the elements of “Watchmen” specifically Dr. Manhattan with Billy Crudup, the scanning was done low impact on set. After the initial scan done in live action with the dot structure, the body fabrication was scanned off a bodybuilder with the head and partial torso of Crudup melded together. The simulation software even worked to cause the muscles to ripple. However the camera still racked Crudup in 2D space. Even in the small sequence where Manhattan is forming, the dyanmic simulation of the circulatory systems was done on set with Mo-Cap with the final VFX adding the other different elements such as heat, static and luminescence. Greg LaSalle, Founder of Mova, works in the essence of the balance between real and photoreal. He worked on “The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button” using aspects of their proprietary Mo-Cap system but wanted to let Oscar winner for “Button”: Steve Preeg talk about that show. Greg talks about Mova in a different light saying that his company works with effects companies but is not actually one themself. Their specific system is called Contour Digital Capture. It records the precise motion that is needed to make something photo real like Brad Pitt’s older head replacement in “Benjamin Button”. When this information is outputted from their system it is like a raw reconstruction. The result is alot of reference video. It becomes what is known as Data Driven Mesh (DDM). From this information you can create FACS which is normal face shape computer systems but ones that operate in real time. This way the expressions are more natural and you are able to get subtle and accurate skin, bone and muscle positions. They have also recently integarted invisible make up which lets the pores and ridges of the face shine through on the scan. Mova is a subsisdiary on On Live which is a new video game avatar system that will be able to be optimized in the future. The test we saw has divisive possibilities in many different sectors. This is not a rendered scan operation but instead it would have scans of people filtered through an engine running in literal real time. From that, Steve Preeg, Oscar winner as an animation supervisor for “Benjamin Button” last year from Digital Domain, talked about what Mo-Cap allowed them to do on that specific movie as a workshop example. In “Benjamin Button”, they had to do 325 body double head replacements in 325 shots over 52 minutes. The big obstacles and goals was locking Pitt’s performance to the body double’s head motion, making sure the body motion adhered to the dialogue timing and then that the eye line was right. They tended to use a blendshape route which allows for linear transformations between individual shapes. They originally thought about doing emotional study and creating some elements ala Andy Serkis in “King Kong” but that was out of and beyond the budget. What they did was strap Pitt into the Mova system. Unlike the dot system, Pitt’s face was covered with a green paste which allowed a more infinite scan of his skin. Preeg said this allowed much more pore detail to come through. The problem can be stablization because nothing at any time in this process is stable. They actually had to build a plug in for Maya to deal with this issue. The fear was that at some times the wrong part moved in simulation or if Pitt couldn’t hit that particular point. The other concern is that there is no data captured right around the eyes. They had to create an eye rig to match that. The hardest part of the eye to recreate, according to Preeg, was the goopy part where there is an angle of reflection. Add these elements to the onset data capture where you have to track 3-4 cameras per shot. You shoot the material on set in layers to get positional information but then you have to track the head markers through the other elements. The onset was the first part. Now several months later you need to get Pitt’s take on Ben. Pitt was strapped into the HD Viper Cam rig. He basically had to angle into the audio keys (what Preeg calls almost “visual ADR”). Add to that equation, “Image Analysis” which brings the timings closer together. The thing is no matter what you do, the computer still can’t get across intent. This is a creative endeavor but there always needs to be an artist behind the notion. This technology will never replace that kind of talent in terms of the actor. A big point was made on this. Patrick Runyon, Product Specialist at Xsens, brought a real world example of Mo-Cap with a portable system that is used in the industry. Specifically cited was Third Floor who was represented in the pre-vis panel. Their system called MVN uses the continuing trend of flexible capture. It doesn’t require cameras but uses motion trackers and wire frames inside a suit along with scopes and magnetic parameters. Biomechanics eventually comes into play for the aspect of the precise measurements. You just need a laptop, the case with the hardware and the suit to make it work. The onscreen motion set within a 3D grid was real time and showed the practical application of scanning real world movements on the fly in a virtual setting. In the essence of wrap up, several questions were posed. Rob Readow at Imageworks spoke about future technologies specifically the aspect of “passive digital” where the scan doesn’t need to be in “line of sight”. He said that the aerospace arena is leveraging the data but that currently optical is still the highest fidelity. Readow was also asked about adding stereoscopic elements in post in terms of Mo-Cap and also animation. He says that it is fairly easy to add an extra eye for Stereo 3D as long as they have the other data from the opposite eye complete. He brings up the point that “Polar Express” was originally not in 3D. They were told 3 or 4 months ahead of release that this was a new angle. They got it done but that was not the plan from the beginning. Denise from Imageworks also was asked about a rig that was supposedly used on Spielberg’s upcoming “Tin Tin” movie which apparently incorporated mounted head cams with the body suits instead of dots. She says that it is just another way to capture all the facial tracking markers. It is simple image recognization. James Cameron’s “Avatar” is using this kind of rig as well. It simply uses a different marker set. Mo-Cap like Pre-Vis offers more complicated and infinitely fulfilling ways in which to realize many possibilities that couldn’t be done before but also make the realization process a little smoother by allowing virtual worlds to come alive in a more organix way. For more info on Mo-Cap, visit The Motion Capture Society. 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__label__wiki	0.586602	0.586602	Tagged: Dio Cramer All smiles in "Much Ado about Nothing" By Amalia Chiapperino \| Nov. 8, 2015, 12:36 p.m. \| In Plays » Blair theater has delivered another fantastic production in its fall play, "Much Ado About Nothing". With a stellar cast and crew, and a creative twist, the theater department showcased this celebrated Shakespeare comedy in the best possible light. "Fiddler on the Roof" brings down the house By Eleanor Linafelt Nicholas Shereikis \| April 29, 2015, 12:59 p.m. \| In Plays » Yet again, Blair theater has brought together an incredibly talented cast, exquisite costuming, authentic music and a well-designed set to their performance of this year's spring musical, "Fiddler on the Roof." Real life superpowers By Ellie Struewing \| Oct. 29, 2014, 4 p.m. \| In Features » Ask anyone to choose a superpower, and more often than not the answer will be the ability to fly. While growing wings is sadly not an option, a few Blazers have found another way of soaring through the air The Gondoliers features student-designed set By Emma Yeager \| April 5, 2014, 2:33 p.m. \| In Features » In a span of less than two months, sophomore Dio Cramer has seen her sketches of Venice come to life on the stage of the Blair auditorium. We found 4 results.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1754
__label__wiki	0.561704	0.561704	Ole Miss Persuades Tax Court Judge to Slash Tax Bill in Half, a Tax Victory for Athletic Programs Ole Miss successfully convinced a tax court judge to reduce the university’s tax liability by 50 percent with respect to revenue the school brought in by sending its coaches to Nike and Coca-Cola sponsored functions. In August 2015, the IRS notified the university that the income received for these appearances were taxable under IRC sections 511-513, because it constituted “unrelated business income” for exempt organizations. Ole Miss responded by filing a petition with the tax court disputing its tax liability in late 2015, arguing the university coaches’ appearances at such functions were conditions of its sponsorship and were directly related to the school’s tax-exempt purposes, which should have insulated it from tax liability. As a result of Ole Miss’s victory, coach appearances that bring in sponsor payments are shielded from unrelated business income tax liability under the tax code, by virtue of such appearances relating to the school’s tax-exempt function of promoting athletic programs. IRS Ole Miss sponsorship Next ArticleThe NCAA Continues to Block Student-Athletes From Transferring Universities: Protecting Fair Play or Violating Antitrust Laws?	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1757
__label__wiki	0.830768	0.830768	The past as propaganda: The Mongol ‘World History’ by The British Academy Professor Robert Hillenbrand FBA FRSE Thursday 18 November 2010, 7.00pm Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-26 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PQ as part of the British Academy's 'Medieval Week' The fragmentary copy of Rashid al-Din’s World History held in the University of Edinburgh’s Library is of extreme rarity, huge size, lavish illustration and very early date (1314). It is perhaps the world’s most valuable illustrated Islamic manuscript. This lecture will explore its art-historical significance, highlighting its multiracial and multi-confessional flavour, with Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist and shamanistic elements that aptly reflect the largest continuous land empire in world history. The manuscript’s pictorial and textual cycles of Biblical figures, the Prophet Muhammad and the mythical past of Greece, Arabia and Iran break new ground, while its propagandist intent finds expression in courtly and battle scenes galore. About the speaker Robert Hillenbrand is Emeritus Professor History of Art at the University of Edinburgh. His scholarly interests focus on Islamic architecture, painting and iconography with particular reference to Iran and to Umayyad, Syria. Download The past as propaganda: The Mongol ‘World History’ Users who like The past as propaganda: The Mongol ‘World History’ Users who reposted The past as propaganda: The Mongol ‘World History’ Playlists containing The past as propaganda: The Mongol ‘World History’ More tracks like The past as propaganda: The Mongol ‘World History’	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1758
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__label__cc	0.677391	0.322609	Can You See Hope from Here? The St. John’s Pulpit St. John’s Baptist Church 300 Hawthorne Lane Charlotte, NC 28204 704.333.5428 www.stjohnsbaptistchurch.org Isaiah 2:1-5 and Romans 13:11-14 First Sunday in Advent, December 1, 2019 by Senior Minister, Rev. Dennis W. Foust, PhD For more than 25-years, Paula and I loaded our vehicle to be ready to leave after Christmas Eve worship. Our destination was the home of grandparents three states away. While I greeted folks after the service, the kids went to my office where they put on their pajamas; then, off we would go. We still discuss those trips and ask, “What were we thinking?” One year, we drove for miles in such a heavy fog that we couldn’t see the front of our own car. Some of you are entering this new Christian Year in a dense fog. Within the branches of our Church Family Tree, on this first day of Advent, burdens and griefs hover like dark clouds. One family is carefully monitoring two family members after a kidney transplant; a mother recipient and a daughter donor. One family is trying to exhale while their 31-year-old daughter and mother of two preschoolers is entering treatments for stage four colon and liver cancer. Other families are evaluating long hospital stays and infusion treatments or arranging their home for hospice care. These are only a few of our households living in the midst of heavy fog and storms, as we begin a new year focused on hope. We are touched by the words of Emily Dickinson who wrote, And sings the tunes without the words – and Never stops at all.” The stories of this season involve many journeys in the fog. After Mary received her news, she set off to visit Elizabeth in the fog. When she arrived at her cousin’s home, she found Elizabeth living in a fog as well. Elizabeth’s priest of a husband, Zechariah, couldn’t even speak. Mary’s betrothed, Joseph, lived in a fog finding a few searchlights during his dreamy sleep. Joseph and Mary made a journey to Bethlehem in a fog. Metaphorically speaking, Jesus was born in a fog, as Herod sought to kill him by murdering the innocents. Wise Men from the East journeyed in a fog guided by a lonely star. After Jesus’ birth, Joseph and Mary became refugees running for their lives to escape violence fleeing into Egypt, where they lived in a fog for Jesus’ early preschool years. You begin each day in conversation with God, acknowledging your commitment to follow the Light of Jesus; recommitting yourself to be his vocational disciple serving the mission of God’s vision as a Minister in Daily Life. You then retrieve your paper or log onto your digital device or turn on the television to see headlines of war, violence, corruption, murder, political childishness, terrorism and treachery. Each day, it seems, the fog tries to smother the brightness of the sunrise. You may turn to the sports page or ESPN to avoid the negative news. There, you see the story of Myles Garrett hitting Mason Rudolph over the head with a helmet or a fight between the Lakers and Rockets and view a picture of a 10-year-old boy holding his 6-year-old brother who is in tears watching the players fight. As you love God by following the Way of Jesus guided by God’s Holy Spirit, you serve the mission of God’s vision. Yet, you do so while violence, terrorism, destruction, political partisanship and eruptions of anger create fog. You accept this as reality; human life has always been this way. The Hebrew people started the biblical story of violence among humanity with the first family as Cain’s jealousy exploded into his murder of Abel. Isaiah told us that reality involves both sword and plowshare, spear and pruning hook, wartime and peacetime. It has been proposed that God gives us two eyes so we can see both extremes of reality; God’s ways and the ways of human sin and selfishness. The hope that sings within you is not based on a strong economy, military might or nuclear weaponry. We understand Albert Einstein who wrote, “I know not which nations will fight in World War III, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.” We can be certain, at the end of a nuclear war, we will not know who is right; only who is left. When Isaiah offered his vision of hope, it was a time of tremendous political confusion and international fog. In 742 B.C. Isaiah’s country, Judah, was threatened by the powerful nation of Assyria. The Assyrian king, Sennecharib, with his menacing armies, terrorized Judah. Assyrian swords and spears were arrayed in massive numbers against the king of Judah. Yet, Isaiah had the audacity to say to his own King Ahaz, that he could SEE hope from there; he could SEE God’s hope in the fog. How do you SEE hope in today’s fog? What does hope look like to you? Isaiah saw hope like a vision where tools of war, swords and spears, were transformed into tools of peace, plowshares and pruning hooks. During war, the fields and vineyards lay desolate. People go hungry and rivers run red. But, in times of peace, the hungry are fed and rivers run clear. Isaiah points toward a day when swords SHALL be beaten into plowshares and spears SHALL be forged into pruning hooks. He tells of a day when many people will approach the Lord to learn God’s ways. He tells of a day when all war colleges will have a sign at the gate reading, “Closed,” because nobody is studying war no more. In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus taught us to pray, “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” In this vision of God’s kingdom, there are no swords, no spears, no war no more. Paul reminded the early Church to pursue this vision. Today, he would say, “stay woke.” Put down the tools that do darkness’ work. Put on the Light. Leave behind carousing, drunkenness, gluttony, self-indulgence, quarrelling and jealousy. We must keep this hopeful vision alive in our generation. Let us encourage and work for this vision of transforming the efforts of evil into the works of God’s good. In our words and deeds, in our efforts and relationships, we must keep this hope alive in our view of the world. We must remember that the Church also contributes to the world’s violence and greed. As we practice the Way of Jesus, we are able to SEE God’s hopeful vision. Former President and Supreme Allied Commander during World War II, Dwight Eisenhower, encouraged an alternative to war and violence. Eisenhower said, “every gun that is made, every warship that is launched, every rocket fired, signifies in the final sense a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed… this world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children. There has to be a better way.” Church, we need to rethink the costs of violence and war. Over 100 million people died in wars in the 20th century when you include the deaths from the related diseases, famines and genocides. Over 200 wars have been fought since 1945. Most of the weapons for these wars have been sold by industrialized nations including the United States. For the cost of training and outfitting and feeding one soldier for three years in the military, you could educate more than 120 children through college. The cost of one nuclear missile submarine is the equivalent of 450,000 average houses which could house more than 1 million people. In Washington, D.C., there is a 16 ft. x 19 ft. plowshare. Welded to this plowshare are 3,000 disabled handguns confiscated by the D.C. police. The inscription on the sculpture reads: “Guns Into Plowshares.” It has been moved from its original site to a remote location. Elias Chacour is an Arab who grew up in Galilee. Now a Greek Orthodox priest in Jerusalem, he lives in the terrible conflict of the Middle East. Chacour does not push for the rights of Arabs alone, but for all people. He walks down the street with a Muslim Imam on one side and a Jewish Rabbi on the other. He says: “Over the years, I have developed a consciousness that my real community can only be Jews, Christians ND Muslims living together in love. We must beat our swords into plowshares, our spears into pruning hooks.” Beloved, Advent is not the retelling of a ‘Once Upon a Time,’ story. When we show people love in the midst of hate, we reveal to people that we are SEEING hope from here. When we express compassion, we help people journey through the fog of condemnation. When we offer forgiveness and kindness, we show to others God’s hope. When we relate in the way of Jesus to people of diverse skin colors, cultures, religions, political persuasions, and belief systems, they notice how we repent of our own sin and how we seek to understand one another and how we forgive others for sinning against us. When we live in the hope of God amidst our burdens and griefs, we show that we SEE God’s hope through the risen Christ. It is Advent. People are searching for hope May they see us with hammers in hand beating swords into plowshares and spears into pruning hooks. May they see us transforming bitterness into mercy; grudges into forgiveness; dollars into meals; hours into houses; disease and death into healing through death, and despair into embraces of God’s grace. Beloved, today, on this first day of a new Christian Year, let us ask God to show us the places in our lives that need to be transformed by God’s hope; the things in our lives needing to be confiscated by God’s mercy. Let us hammer our desires for revenge into forgiveness and our prejudices into acts of kindness. Let us allow God’s hope to refocus our burdens and griefs. I pray God’s vision of hope is birthed within you this Advent. May you be able to SEE God’s bright hope to guide you on your journey through any fog. 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__label__cc	0.619589	0.380411	Best of Web: Celeb Prom Pictures Stars Born Rich 'Napoleon Dynamite' Then and Now Celeb Weight Loss Pics The Most Confusing Movies Ever PopCrush News ScreenCrush News Eddie Cibrian LeAnn Rimes + Eddie Cibrian Will Be Getting a Reality Show After discussing the possibly of a reality show or a sitcom in their future, the husband and wife team made up of country crooner LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian will actually be getting their own reality TV program on VH1 -- which isn't to say it still can't be scripted. Brandi Glanville Ran Into LeAnn Rimes + Eddie Cibrian and Made Everyone Uncomfortable [UPD… Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, Brandi Glanville decided to make some waves, causing even more drama with her ex-husband Eddie Cibrian and his current wife LeAnn Rimes. Good thing Rimes recently swore off this stuff. Scripted Reality In their never-ending attempts to stay relevant (which includes reminding us about their years-old extra-marital affairs), LeAnn Rimes and her husband Eddie Cibrian are looking to get a sitcom made about their lives. They've been talking about it since April, but no network thus far has bitten -… Champion catfighters LeAnn Rimes and Brandi Glanville have been mighty quiet lately -- so quiet we thought maybe the dust had settled on their continuing feud. But apparently not, because LeAnn got on twitter Monday (May 20) and fired yet another shot to her purchased devoted followers. Gallows Humor Never ones to let Brandi Glanville enjoy her own very small spotlight of embarrassing reality television, her ex-husband Eddie Cibrian and his current wife LeAnn Rimes want a sitcom about their lives. Starring themselves. Which is basically just a way to get their own reality show without LeAnn havin… It was kind of funny for a while, but we're pretty much over Brandi Glanville's one-note “girl who cried affair” routine. In her never-ending quest to make sure everyone knows her ex-husband Eddie Cibrian left her in the dust for LeAnn Rimes (not something we&apo… Drunk Instagramming Eddie Cibrian once pretended to take the high road in the ongoing feud between his current wife, LeAnn Rimes, and his spurned former wife, Brandi Glanville -- but all that “good faith” was thrown to the wayside when Glanville wrote the scathing book 'Drinking &am… Cheaters R Us Real housewife Brandi Glanville has been bitching about the affair between her now ex-husband Eddie Cibrian and country “singer” LeAnn Rimes for the past four years -- but it turns out that she may have been the one who cheated first. Best. Revenge. Ever. The average citizen can cultivate themselves a revenge body post-breakup. A revenge vagina, not so much. But after ending her marriage with Eddie Cibrian, 'Real Housewives' star Brandi Glanville did just that, paying for a shiny new vajayjay with her ex's credit card information. It's only fair. Eddi… Karma Gives LeAnn Rimes + Eddie Cibrian a Much-Needed Reality Check Things are not looking good for cuckolded D-list power couple LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian. Which means karma is totally doing her job. LeAnn Rimes Is In Anxiety Therapy Because Being Married to a Cheater Is Hard Maybe what goes around truly does come around. LeAnn Rimes, who was once a talented singer but in recent years has stayed in the spotlight thanks mainly to her man-stealing ways, recently entered an inpatient treatment facility for "anxiety" issues -- and it seems that stress was la… Shauna W Minaj Pictures Hottest Nicki Minaj Instagram Pics Celebs With Money These Stars Were All Born Rich 2020 StarCrush is part of the PopCrush Network, Townsquare Media, Inc. All rights reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1779
__label__wiki	0.658522	0.658522	Executive & Board Our Advocacy Policy Proposals StartupAUS in the news PolicyHack Startup Talent Gap Report: Five Roles Key to Growth of Australia’s Startup Ecosystem StartupAUS report reveals skills gap in Australian technology market, with international comparisons highlighting trends and global competition Australia, July 2018: Five key roles have been identified as growth multipliers for Australia’s startup ecosystem, according to the Startup Talent Gap report released today by StartupAUS, Australia’s peak national advocacy group for startups. StartupAUS produced the report in collaboration with Microsoft, University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and Google, with its official launch taking place at Fishburners on the evening of 26 July 2018. Key findings reveal where the talent shortage sits, with the following roles identified as immediate critical skills gaps: ● Coders – including full stack developers, front-end, back-end, and mobile ● Startup-focused sales roles – account managers and business development managers ● User experience (UX) designers Additionally, the following roles were identified as emerging skills gaps in the Australian market: ● Product managers ● Data scientists The report combined surveys of and in-depth interviews with 23 successful scale-up founders with a custom LinkedIn data set looking at roles and hiring among young Australian tech firms. Results were then measured against hiring patterns from international peers including New Zealand, Canada and Finland, alongside data from countries with top-tier technology ecosystems, including the US, Germany and Israel. StartupAUS COO Alex Gruszka says there are two key ways to inject talent into our startup ecosystem – education and migration – but warns that Australian startups are not just competing with each other, but also battling it out with the world’s most promising young companies and global tech firms. “The Startup Talent Gap report uses a data-driven approach to identify the highly-skilled, high-impact roles that can trigger high-growth in businesses and are proving difficult to fill. We analysed what top founders across the country told us they were looking for in their businesses, and cross-referenced that with broader hiring trends visible in aggregated data provided by LInkedIn. We found that some roles were in universal demand across the globe, while some niche technology roles were in high demand in more advanced ecosystems, but not yet in Australia. This gives us an excellent insight into not only what are the key skills gaps in the Australian technology sector today, but also what skills will be in high demand in the near future. “Education is our medium-term solution. It’s critical to identify these skills gaps and pinpoint the most immediately in-demand jobs in the technology space, so we can generate a local talent pool that is equipped with the skills and expertise that will be valuable to our fastest growing businesses. We also need to consider how we can make Australia as attractive and open as possible in the short-term to entice this coveted talent to our shores, considering the race to sign them is globally competitive,” said Mr Gruszka. Professor Margaret Maile Petty, UTS Executive Director, Innovation and Entrepreneurship said “With education being key to equipping our future workforce, at UTS we believe pairing disciplinary depth with enterprise skills is critical for producing the quality graduates the startup ecosystem needs. And this is not just what our students need, it’s what they want. With 40 per cent of them wanting to create their own ventures, we are implementing a number of initiatives to support them. This includes our recently signed partnership with Fishburners to place students in startup internships – bridging the gap between learning and doing. We have also introduced future-facing degrees centred on solving real life industry problems, like the Bachelor of Transdisciplinary Innovation.” “How successfully we overcome the talent gap will depend on how quickly we can adapt our education system. At UTS we know we can’t do this without close collaboration with industry and the startup ecosystem. We are committed to forging new and innovative partnerships that will allow us to bridge the talent gap – together,” said Mrs Petty. The report revealed that product – the technical position which controls the creation, iteration and development of the core products of the business – is the most pressing focus for scale-ups, featuring as an important role in every category, and dominating overall talent conversations. Given the clear prominence of product in terms of the difficulty of past hires, this is a role that startups prioritise early. Data science also featured strongly as a present and future area of business concern. Very early stage startups lack capital for non-core employee roles and have smaller datasets, making data science an expensive luxury. However, as they start to scale, the organisation has both more users and more ability to hire, leading to data analysis as a tempting strategic option. Despite a focus on data science and product management in the conversations with Australian scale-up founders, ‘product manager’ and ‘data scientist’ roles did not feature in Australia’s LinkedIn data results, as it did in the data for the international counterparts. This indicates that Australia’s ecosystem is not as mature as some of the global comparisons. The scale-up founders focus on the importance of these roles is a lead indicator that demand for data and product roles is set to increase substantially. Despite the focus on newer, startup-specific skills, there is still strong recognition of the value of traditional business roles. Sales and marketing are two of the top three components cited as important for reaching the scale-up phase. While these roles are not specified as difficult to hire, startup-focused sales and marketing roles are distinct from their counterparts, with the key skills gap centering on technical ability. The data suggests that closing this skills gap could offer significant growth potential for businesses looking to hire in these important roles. “This report brings much needed balance to the discussion around the future of work. Whilst we acknowledge there is much to be done to help workers in disrupted industries transition into new roles, it is also incredibly important that we shine a light on where those jobs of the future are, and the pathways to getting these exciting and rewarding roles,” said Steven Worrall, Microsoft Managing Director. “The report’s finding that sales and marketing are crucial to start-ups is no surprise to Microsoft and is one of the key areas of support Microsoft offers to its Scale-Up program participants.” Anil Sabharwal, Vice President of Photos and Communications at Google added “Demand for software engineering expertise has created a highly competitive global market for talent. Google sees the potential to build on our strong local presence and emerging Australian engineering talent to develop teams here in Australia – but to do that we have to be able to draw on global digital skills. The markets that make that easy will have an edge creating new jobs and attracting the people we need to build the companies of the future.” The largest volume of job postings in the Australian cohort were for technical roles, with nine out of the top 15 most advertised positions being for developers, software engineers and UX/UI roles. This was mirrored in the international data which highlights sustained high levels of demand for tech skills globally. It is clear that for those early stage businesses with fewer than 200 employees, a pipeline of STEM talent is critical. As Australia’s high-growth tech ecosystem matures and more startups continue to scale, it is likely that their demand will begin to mirror the experience of the scale-up founders studied for this research. If so, Australia will see a shift in its talent gap, moving more in line with our international peers. Sophie Hanson: sophie@launchgroup.com.au 02 9492 1003 / 0417 927 316 About StartupAUS StartupAUS is a not-for-profit entity with a mission to transform Australia through technology entrepreneurship. StartupAUS believes a strong home-grown tech sector is vital to future Australian jobs and wealth. But getting there will require a national imperative to create the right environment, with a supportive culture and more entrepreneurs with the right skills. For more information visit: www.startupaus.org A Special Thanks to Our Leadership Partners StartupAUS Ltd is a charity registered with the ACNC (ABN 52 164 214 091). Copyright © 2020 All rights reserved. Site by Bryce York "You’ll get updated, not inundated!" #StartupAus Newsletter Get our hand-selected news from around the Australian startup ecosystem delivered straight to your inbox. 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__label__wiki	0.774802	0.774802	Contact a third-party vendor Find and get help with products that are made by a vendor other than Apple. Contact a third-party vendor or developer Depending on where you buy a product, here's who to contact: Apps that you get through the App Store: Check the app's information page. Third-party products that you get from Apple: Contact the company that makes the product or contact Apple. Third-party products that you get from another company: Contact the company that makes the product or contact the retailer that sells the product. To find a company's contact information, try searching the Internet. Find third-party products Here's where to find third-party products, like software and accessories: Apps for your Mac: Search the App Store app on your Mac, or visit an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Reseller. Apps for your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple TV: Search the App Store on your iPad, iPod touch, or Apple TV. Accessories: Visit an Apple Retail Store or an Apple Authorized Reseller. Microsoft products: Visit the Microsoft website.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1785
__label__wiki	0.634733	0.634733	Tiny Houses Used to Be a Safe Place to Sleep for The Homeless but Now Los Angeles Is Taking Them Away Posted in: General, News Los Angeles has seen its fair share of the housing crisis but now it has gotten even worse when L.A city officials have started to impound and seize these small houses. They were donated to the homeless people by a musician and south L.A. resident, Mr. Elvis Summers, in hopes of providing them a safe place to sleep. Mr. Summers even use to be homeless too. His organization, My Tiny House Project LA, is on a task to create tiny shelter, help people in need, to motivate people and to help rebuild communities. Also to be the Doers and plan now for a more positive tomorrow. He placed dozens of colorful, solar powered structures next to highways and campsites in hopes to offer a stronger alternative to tents. The Department of Sanitation has already taken three of the small houses this month. Spokesperson, Elena Stern has claimed that the small houses create a safety and health hazard. The department has been greatly condemned for its hostile and vigorous clearing of the homeless camps within the city. Alongside that, Steve Pedersen who is the chief of environmental compliance inspector said they usually average about 117 clearing of campsites a month. Officials had planned to impound many more last week but instead Mr. Summers and his team had cleared them out before they could. It has been said that he moved the homes to some private land so that the homeless people can keep staying in them. Why is the city of L.A. cracking down? Since last year, the city’s houses crisis was so bad that the council called for a state of emergency on the homeless. This is why they have crackdown on the structures. In the year of 2015, it was reported that there were over 44,000 people that were homeless. READ Colorado Debates over Legalizing Organic Labels for Marijuana The spokeswoman for the LA Mayor Eric Garcetti, Connie Llanos said that the tiny homes pose a danger because of the materials that were found in them. The thought of these materials in a small space and without proper insulation it can put the people’s lives in extreme danger. Llanos also said that the people will be better off by taking the benefit of local resources like housing vouchers and shelters. A report by Zillow, stated that Los Angeles residents were paying the highest amount of their income to rent compared to other cities in the country. A different study showed that Los Angeles is the least reasonable in the entire area of metro areas. This includes San Francisco and New York. In December the director of Coalition for Economic Survival had professed that the city’s foreclosure disaster and its impact on hardworking Americans is a national shame. Many social organizations within the city are calling for more of the larger-scale resolutions. They need it to include, protections against gentrification, the immediate stop to unfair evictions and displacement and also to safeguard control of rent. Since the government’s punitive response about the small gestures of humankind shows where their primacies truly are. Ikea to Start Using Mushroom Packaging That Will Be Made by a Troy Tech Company It’s Amazing What Another Glass of Water Can Do	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1794
__label__wiki	0.631745	0.631745	Beast from Haunted Cave SEE SCREAMING YOUNG GIRLS SUCKED INTO A LABYRINTH OF HORROR BY A BLOOD-STARVED GHOUL FROM HELL! This horrifying feature-film debut from director Monte Hellman (TWO-LANE BLACKTOP, COCKFIGHTER) is an enjoyable “monster on the loose” classic! A group of thieves arrive in the snowbound town of Deadwood, South Dakota and they have no intention of vacationing… they’re planning a giant gold heist. Exploding a bomb in a nearby mine to create a diversion, they successfully rob the local bank… and unknowingly unleash a creature from the bowels of Hell itself! The group hires a ski instructor to take them to an isolated cabin and, as night falls, they fight for their lives as the foul creature hunts them down… kidnapping and sucking all the blood from its victims in the mysterious “haunted” cave. After BEAST FROM HAUNTED CAVE was released theatrically, Hellman filmed additional scenes with the original actors for the television broadcast a few years later. Finally available on DVD in the uncut extended version containing almost ten minutes of additional footage, BEAST FROM HAUNTED CAVE is a treat for fans of Monte Hellman’s work and is sure to please anyone who loves classic horror films of the 1950s. -Contains Both Anamorphic (1.85:1) Version and Full Frame Edition -Original Theatrical Trailer -Extensive Liner Notes by Bill Warren Asian Cult Cinema Nikkatsu Collection Impulse Pictures Available on VHX Copyright © 2020, Synapse Films, Inc. All Rights Reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1803
__label__wiki	0.57407	0.57407	Robert Pattinson Set To Become Batman For Matt Reeves Waking up this morning the only reaction I had to this news is HOLY FUCK! as Robert Pattinson is set to play the Batman for Matt Reeves. Variety broke this massive story state the deal hasn’t been signed yet, but it should be wrapped up soon. You never know, we might hear something later and Warner Bros can dominate the news cycle over the weekend. Pre-production on the upcoming WB/DC film is set to begin this summer, so maybe we could see Reeves, with his new Dark Knight at San Diego Comic Con. While no official start date has been confirmed the US trade says filming could start in late 2019 or early 2020. This is set to be some incredible couple of years for the British actor as before stepping onto the set of The Batman, he’ll be working alongside visionary director Christopher Nolan on his latest event film. This shows the studio showing loyalty to a man, who gave him his first big break playing Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire before becoming the Twilight heartthrob. Since then Pattinson has become an auteur, taking his craft seriously starring in films like The Rover, Cosmopolis, The Lost City of Z, Good Time and High Life (which is currently out in cinemas). PATTINSON IN HIGH LIFE The 33-year-old was even been cast even while Reeves is currently polishing the script and the filmmaker of the two Planet of the Apes sequel will be producing The Batman with his Apes collaborator Dylan Clark. While I would have loved Aaron Taylor-Johnson in the cowl, I truly believe Pattinson will be a phenomenal job as both Bruce Wayne and Batman similar to Ben Affleck in Batman v Superman. IMAGE VIA CLAY ENOS/ WARNER BROS I’m sure he’ll go to the gym and workout, I actually don’t want to see another bruiser-type bats as Affleck did an incredible job. I’d rather see Pattinson be much leaner. It must be said other US trades like The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline state the Brit is on top of a shortlist of actors Warner Bros and Reeves are looking at and they include Armie Hammer, Nicholas Hoult and Aaron Taylor-Johnson. However, Justin Kroll at Variety has been following Batman for a while and believe when he says Pattinson is Batman. Tagged with:2019, Batman, DC FIlms, DC Movie News, DCEU, Film, Matt Reeves, Movie, News, Robert Pattinson, The Batman, Warner Bros Previous PostA Massive Summer Transfer Window For Tottenham Hotspur Next PostThe Penguin & Catwoman Are Possible Villains In Matt Reeves Batman	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1812
__label__wiki	0.931674	0.931674	Going public pits Spotify’s suggestions against everyone Going public pits Spotify's suggestions against everyone The secret to Spotify’s public market debut is actually an acquisition it made in 2014. The Echo Nest was powering music recommendations for Beats Music, Rdio, Vevo and iHeartRadio before Spotify pulled it out from under them by buying it for a reported $100 million — 90 percent in Spotify equity. That deal paid off big time, as it’s turned the startup from a daunting search box for 35 million songs into a personalized mix tape. Today, in Spotify’s SEC filing to go public through an unusual direct listing, the company writes that “a key differentiating factor between Spotify and other music content providers is our ability to predict music that our Users will enjoy. Our system for predicting User music preferences and selecting music tailored to our Users’ individual music tastes is based on advanced data analytics systems and our proprietary algorithms.” That data came from The Echo Nest — 200 petabytes of user behavior data to be exact. That’s compared to the 60 petabytes Netflix had in 2016. Spotify logs 150 billion plays, shares, skips, follows and other signals per day that tune its recommendations. This all powers Spotify’s popular curated playlists like Rap Caviar that consume 31 percent of users’ listening time, up from 20 percent two years ago, and the Discover Weekly algorithmic playlist that keeps them stocked with music. Always knowing what to play next has helped Spotify climb to 159 million monthly active users (up 29 percent year-over-year) and 71 million paying subscribers (up 46 percent year-over-year). Those users are loyal, spending 25 hours per month streaming Spotify’s content. Just 5.1 percent of subscribers churn out monthly — a low rate for a subscription service that has come down from 7.5 percent two years ago. Spotify accounted for 42 percent of the global streaming in 2016, and by 2017 its subscription fees and ads earned it $4.09 billion in revenue. But most importantly, those recommendations are what makes Spotify the go-to streaming service for serious listeners amidst an unbelievably crowded field of competition. “We believe Spotify is differentiated from other services because we provide Users with a more personalized experience, driven by powerful music search and discovery engines,” writes Spotify CEO Daniel Ek in today’s letter to potential investors. With similar catalogs and playback features, its Spotify’s understanding of what we want to hear that keeps people from straying. And there’s plenty of places to stray. Apple and Google pre-install and promote their streaming apps on their mobile operating systems, while charging Spotify a tax on subscriptions bought through its platforms. YouTube’s vast catalog of legally grey music uploads and snazzy videos appeal to younger listeners. SoundCloud offers the newest emerging artists. Amazon is using its Echo speakers and Prime subscriptions to get its music service into millions of homes. And there are still CDs, vinyl, MP3s, iTunes downloads, FM and satellite radio and stalwart online radio services like Pandora. But none combine the dedicated music recommendation prowess Spotify has built up with the on-demand access listeners crave and a free ad-supported tier to lure people in. “With access to unprecedented amounts of data and insights, we’re building audiences for every kind of artist at every level of fame and exposing fans to a universe of songs,” Spotify CEO Daniel Ek writes in his letter to investors. And because music lovers trust the app to tell them what to play, Spotify has managed to build up some leverage to negotiate with the record labels and rights organizations that control the content it streams. Spotify can favor whatever music it wants, replacing top 40 radio as the most crucial hit maker in the business. And its ads and subscription revenue payouts have helped turn the music industry around after MP3 piracy and unbundled $1 singles cratered the post-CD landscape. Musicians and their management are finally starting to need Spotify as much as it needs them. That’s the only reason Spotify can go public despite being so dependent on these rights holders. Otherwise, they could just jack up their licensing and royalty rates, and if Spotify refused to pay, they could pull their music. That’s especially worrisome for a public company with all its financials laid bare. Earn too much profit, and the rights holders would just cut it down to size. But they’ll play nice since Spotify selects what becomes popular. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek (left) and The Echo Nest CEO Jim Lucchese (right) The democratization of music creation and distribution necessitates a new layer of curation that Spotify wants to provide. “The old model favored certain gatekeepers. Artists had to be signed to a label. They needed access to a recording studio, and they had to be played on terrestrial radio to achieve success,” Ek writes. Nowadays with so much content coming out, “artists’ biggest challenge is navigating this complexity to get heard. We believe Spotify empowers them to break through.” To keep its crown, though, Spotify will have to stay a step ahead of everyone else’s recommendations. Its public filing lists their bigger brands, bank accounts, hardware and app stores as significant risks. While Spotify has nearly twice as many subscribers as Apple Music, the competitor is growing fast by giving away free one-month trials, paying for exclusive early access to blockbuster albums, and pre-loading the app on iPhones. Apple printed $20 billion in profit last quarter while Spotify has lost $4 billion to date. Spotify will have to not only surface the best content, but create some too. By producing exclusive in-house audio and video, it could seduce subscribers and avoid royalty pay-outs. Spotify will have to figure out not only what we want to hear, but what we want to see. By displaying better “behind the music” factoids, lyrics, slideshows and more while we listen, it could add a unique dimension to the same songs streaming elsewhere. And it must be seen as a true ally to musicians, podcasters, videographers and beyond. By winning their hearts, Spotify could get them to promote it as the home for their content that lives elsewhere too. Surrounded by tech’s titans, Spotify may still be the underdog in the long run. But by becoming the world’s DJ, Spotify has established itself as indispensable to the music industry. This jukebox sounds worth your dime. Check out all of TechCrunch’s stories about Spotify going public, and read our feature piece “How Spotify is finally gaining leverage over the labels.”	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1818
__label__cc	0.625004	0.374996	World Teen - Ka-ching! Article Gestas quam, ut aliquam massa nisl quis neque. Suspendisse in orci enim.     The Rich History of Roanoke’s Lost Colony Ka-ching 08/29/2018 22 Comments Archaeologists dig at the site of the Lost Colony in North Carolina. (AP) The mysterious Lost Colony of Roanoke is the cornerstone of North Carolina’s Colonial history. The 115 early settlers of the New World vanished in 1590 without a trace except for the word “CROATOAN” carved into a village post. But a new narrative is beginning to gain local interest. It’s a story not about loss but gain. The same Carolina coast is the site of the New World’s first science center, which predated the Roanoke colony. “Everybody has in their mind this very simple story” about vanished colonists and Virginia Dare—the first child born to English parents in the New World, says Phil Evans. He is president of the First Colony Foundation. “But it’s a much more textured, layered story.” A few years before the Roanoke disappearance, a metallurgist named Joachim Gans arrived on the Carolina shore. He was part of a 1585 expedition. Explorer Sir Walter Raleigh had requested Gans’ presence on the trip. Gans was born in Prague, now the Czech Republic, but came to England in 1851 where he became known for finding new and better ways to extract copper from ore reserves. Despite widespread anti-Semitism in England at the time, Gans’ Jewish ancestry didn’t interfere with his success. As the mineral expert, Gans proved an invaluable member of the 108-person exploration team. Leonard Rogoff authored a book entitled Jews in North Carolina. 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He argues that Gans’ story is even more important than the Lost Colony. “Globalization, scientific revolution, and the rise of modern capitalism are all in his science lab on Roanoke Island,” Lane says. “That’s a whole lot different than Virginia Dare lost in the woods.” An illustration from a National Park Service guide depicts the metallurgist’s workshop of 1585. (NPS) Archaeologists discuss the digging work at the Fort Raleigh Historic Site, North Carolina. (AP) When an English rescue team reached Roanoke in 1590, they found a single word carved into a tree where the town once stood. Explore the latest articles from around the globe Forced Labor Halts US Imports Ka-ching 01/01/2020 28 Baby pajamas sold in the United States may have been made with slave labor. Lost Painting Found . . . A painting hanging in a French residence brings $26.6 million at auction. Snow Jobs Need Workers In ski country, resorts scramble to fill a host of snow jobs. Numbers To Notice All eyes are on record low unemployment data in the United States. Be respectful of everyone, including other readers as well as individuals in the news stories. Disagree politely. Do not post links to websites outside of WORLDteen. Keep personal information such as full name, age, location, and contact information private. Read your comment before posting to be sure you have typed what you wish to say in public. 1st Comment Permalink On Tue, 09/04/2018 - 15:07 \| BY SOPHIA K My first, first comment! Permalink On Tue, 09/04/2018 - 18:07 \| BY NATILEE G Hmm..... Interesting...... I don't agree with Mr.Lane. the mystery of the roanoake colony and Virginia Dare has always intrigued me! interesting I wonder where Permalink On Wed, 09/05/2018 - 11:03 \| BY LEAH P interesting I wonder where all those people went Permalink On Mon, 09/10/2018 - 10:33 \| BY RUI P I have always wondered since i was 8, what ever happened to the lost colony, Just like i have always wondered about the Bermunda Triangle, Area 51, Amelia Earhart, and many many more. that's realy cool! Permalink On Mon, 09/10/2018 - 13:36 \| BY JUDAH D lite just rote a paper on Permalink On Tue, 09/11/2018 - 16:45 \| BY EMILY K lite just rote a paper on this Basically Solved. Permalink On Thu, 09/13/2018 - 00:56 \| BY CLARA L Hey, Rui P, my dad told me that they found out that after Earhart crashed people across America started receiving messages on their radio saying "Hello, this is Amelia Earhart we have crashed on a reef." and things like that. And scientists have found a skeleton on an island that they believe is Earhart's. Clara L Permalink On Wed, 09/19/2018 - 14:07 \| BY ACACIA C I think Amelia Earhart is cool and always wondered what happened to her! Thx 4 telling everyone! Permalink On Mon, 10/08/2018 - 21:08 \| BY GALEN S Earheart has nothing to do with this they talk about random stuff. My family has like 2-3 books Permalink On Thu, 10/11/2018 - 12:57 \| BY OSBORNE D My family has like 2-3 books on that Osborne sister, Molly, writing That was Molly, me, writing Permalink On Mon, 10/15/2018 - 09:17 \| BY S P Its wierd how they just POOFED like that! At least they or somebody that took them could leave something more than just the word CROATOAN. I wonder if CROATOAN is a Permalink On Mon, 10/15/2018 - 12:32 \| BY NELLIE H I wonder if CROATOAN is a kind of disease or sickness croatoan might be a symbol or word in a different language that represents something Croatoan Permalink On Tue, 10/16/2018 - 17:34 \| BY ANNA B Croatoan is an island nearby, or so I've been told. I've also heard that some Indians were recorded there who had blue eyes. I really hope I dont get Permalink On Fri, 10/26/2018 - 11:44 \| BY BENJAMIN H I really hope I dont get Croatoan it sounds horrable! that's crazy and awsome Permalink On Tue, 11/20/2018 - 18:46 \| BY PAULUS Telmarines? Permalink On Thu, 11/29/2018 - 14:43 \| BY JONAH Has anyone here ever read Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis? I think that his inspiration for the telmarines calm from this mystery. 20th comment Permalink On Mon, 12/03/2018 - 10:47 \| BY OLDER K yay. 20 comments. I've read Prince Caspian!! Permalink On Wed, 12/05/2018 - 20:32 \| BY ELIZABETH H I've read Prince Caspian!! But i don't thing C.S. Lewis got that from this. I think he tried to make his stories kind of like the Bible... but you never know. Did you know he was friends with J. R. R. Tolkien, who wrote the Lord of the Rings? Yes Elizabeth H, I did know that. Amazing isn't it, that those two series of books were written by friends.  View All View the latest slideshows View this slideshow Ka-Ching After you've read all of the stories in the Jan/Feb ka-Ching! section, take the quiz. See how much you have learned.  Launch Quiz Slideshow The Rich History of Roanoke’s Lost Colony Image Modal	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1820
__label__wiki	0.520397	0.520397	The Mittani Removed from CSM7, Banned from EVE for 30 Days CCP has come out with their ruling on the actions of The Mittani at the Alliances Panel at the 2012 FanFest in Iceland. It was determined that his behavior violated the terms of service of the game. The Mittani voluntarily stepped down from the chairmanship of CSM 6, which runs out its term early next week, and from the chairmanship of CSM 7. CCP issues a 30 day ban from the game and declared that he had also forfeited his right to sit on CSM 7. The Latest Goon Image A more detailed look at this and what it means can be found here. So The Mittani, who had just received an unprecedented 10K votes in the CSM 7 elections, securing him the chairmanship for another term and giving him a clear mandate to continue his policies, has seen all that come to naught due to his actions at the alliance panel. The results announced on March 24 The ban will not affect his position as the leader of the Goonswarm. The Mittani is famous for running the alliance while rarely ever logging in. As Jester pointed out, and The Mittani confirmed, one of the The Mittani’s problems has been wearing hats that represent conflicting roles. Being the leader of Goonswarm, the mastermind behind the most controversial alliance in EVE, is a role that does not mesh well with being the chairman of the CSM, which is a political position that requires being a good citizen. Relieved of the second responsibility, The Mittani now returns to the role that built his reputation, the leader of Goonswarm. And his first post-ban declaration is that Tenal must burn. The State of the Goonion broadcast announcing this can be found here. The war with Raiden will go from harassing cross-board exchanges to a full scale conflict. The fury of the Goons will be thus focused. April 4 Addendum: Seleene has been elected Chairman of CSM7. This entry was posted in entertainment, EVE Online, Null Sec and tagged CCP, Council of Stellar Management, CSM7, The Mittani on March 29, 2012 by Wilhelm Arcturus. ← Zynga and Martha Stewart – Two Brands Racing to Jump the Same Shark? Tenal and the Law of the Jungle → 29 thoughts on “The Mittani Removed from CSM7, Banned from EVE for 30 Days” Aidan P. March 29, 2012 at 2:45 am More changes to watch on the influence map. I wonder what the post-Raiden[dot] verison of BoB will call itself? HarbingerZero March 29, 2012 at 4:19 am Wait…so…you can say anything you want to another player in the game itself. You can swindle and cheat them, greef them 24/7 and drive them into a murderous rage, and its peachy keen. But if you say something in real life to someone else, and CCP knows your identity, its the banhammer for you? Am I missing something? Because that makes little sense to me. Wilhelm Arcturus Post author March 29, 2012 at 4:34 am @HZ – Well, it is more… nuanced I guess… than that. Or so I understand. First, the whole thing was recorded and up on YouTube, so it cannot be made to disappear. Mittens will be there forever mocking The Wis and his mention of suicide in front of a live studio audience. And this came at the same time Sony Computer Entertainment had a crowd of people on site for DUST 514 related announcements. So CCP was in a spot. They had to do something or look like they were soft on what got called cyber bullying… a big hot button word these days, bullying… in front of their new partners. So they came down on Mittens, banned for 30 days and kicked off the CSM. (He only resigned the chairmanship, not his seat on the CSM as Massively would have you believe… but their coverage has trended towards sensationalist on this.) In the end, it is what it is, though there are certainly other views on CCP’s culpability in this fiasco. We’ll see whether this means a real change to how CCP views things come April 28. Serpentine Logic March 29, 2012 at 4:57 am Actually I think you’ll find the sound is blanked out during that the offending sentence in the official youtube video. @SL – Well, unless CCP asked YouTube to take down the unofficial versions that we were all watching, it is still out there. I wonder if CCP would do that? Those were recordings made from a pay-per-view stream that no doubt has some copyright associated with it. ishtare March 29, 2012 at 6:26 am Hate to say it but as a member of the CSM on stage at fanfest he was, at least in part, a representative of CCP. You get drunk, say something morally reprehensible, you get fired simple as that. If you want to be a member of the CSM you can do what you want in the sandbox, but out side of it people see you as an extension of CCP the company. mbp March 29, 2012 at 8:09 am I am kind of surprised that Mittens didn’t have the cop on to resign himself. This is politics 101. A public representative under the influence of alcohol makes an unacceptable gaffe while on camera. Step 1. Said representative makes a heartfelt and honest public apology. Check, Mittens did that very well Step 2. Said public representative resigns.Mittens talked about this but bottled it. There is a world of difference between honourably falling on your sword and being thrown out in disgrace. Step 3. If said former public representative wants to return to public life he then spends an unspecified amount of time doing charitable works for those he maligned (widows, orphans or in this case depressed players of EVE). Remains to be seen if Mittens is prepared to do this. Step 4. Re-enters public life after period of rehabilitation being clearly and obviously supported by leading members of the community he previously insulted or threatened. “Former victims of in game harassment applaud The Mittani for helping them get back on their feet” .. that sort of thing. @Harbinger of course there is a huge difference between what a character called “The Mittani” can do inside a game and what a real person called “Alexander Gianturco” can get away with in public in front of a camera while he is supposed to be an elected representative for a large group of real humans. Default March 29, 2012 at 10:14 am Personally, I always felt that he was way too rough around the edges for the political side of EVE. EVE is full of good people playing bad guys, and that is just fine. But this time, he went from being an unpleasant, influential guy to making morally reprehensible comments, publicly, to a live human being. Any real politician would probably go down for that. It is only fitting that Mittani would too. Lewis Maskell March 29, 2012 at 12:13 pm A while ago I said I wouldn’t vote for The Mittani because he rubs me raw: his actions on the panel are why. But equally I should say, some of the hysteria in the other direction (I’ve seen plenty of people comparing him to various dictators) is equally stupid and out of place. Here’s good luck to burning Tenal. Even more good luck in burning Jita – but alas I think one will find Jita will be far more difficult to remove. Chris Bickford (@kiztent) March 29, 2012 at 1:03 pm Lewis: Jita is going down. I think everyone will be in for a very rude shock once they discover just how miserable Goons can make everyone if they’re actually angry enough to “get organized”. Wilhelm Arcturus Post author March 29, 2012 at 3:43 pm @mbp – You speak of politics 101, but that is in a situation where a politician has done something to lose the support of his constituency. Many politicians have said or done things that have pissed off people who didn’t support them in any case and have gone along their merry way with very little in the way of what you suggest. If CCP said tomorrow that they were going to have a “do over” for the CSM and Mittens was eligible to run, he would easily win a seat and very likely win the most votes yet again, making him eligible for the chairmanship. In that situation, stepping down from the chairmanship, a very visible position that he quite wanted, and quite clearly earned, seemed to be enough to him. CCP felt they needed to kick him to the curb. Their game, their rules. A real elected official who retained as much support as Mittens would not face such a threat. Plus, there is the whole “this is a game” aspect to this. The same rules do not always apply. EVE is Real was just an ad campaign. And on a different topic, this post is currently the top result on Google for the search term “Mittani Banned.” The mysteries of the Googleplex. HarbingerZero March 29, 2012 at 4:00 pm @ishtare – I agree in principle, but disagree on the details. Alexander was not elected to anything, as the picture above provides solid proof of. And this was not a formal meeting of the CSM. It was an annual “roast” where alcohol is the norm and bad behavior is, if not encouraged, at least tolerated. What he said is no worse than what gets said in the game a thousand times a day. So either cyber-bullying is only really dangerous when done in person or CCP did play some politics here and used him for a scapegoat. The real shocker in all of this is Mittani’s aplogy and blood money. That’s not generally what one would expect from a Goon. mbp March 29, 2012 at 4:09 pm If you held the election tomorrow perhaps the results might be the same because a lot of Mittani supporters still feel defensive about voting for him and are rushing to his defence. Hold it again next year and I am not so sure. I think he has played the game badly and has damaged his political credibility as a result. Did he resign or was he pushed? The story seems to change every time I read it. Whatever way I think it will be an embarassing blot on his copybook going forward. Surely there are a few pretenders in the wings of Goonswarm who will seize on an opportunity like this to make a play for power. @HZ – And there is still some question in my mind as to how culpable CCP is in this fiasco. CCP, by their own admission, reviewed all the slides for that presentation, including the one in question, which they say merely “hinted at depression and thoughts of suicide,” and gave it their approval for presentation. So mocking a player who represented himself as potentially suicidal was okay until names got named. And maybe that is when the line was truly crossed. But as a company, if you let people booze up, approve questionable topics for presentation, and stream it all live, you seem to be asking for trouble in the first place. And when you don’t jump on the issue until people actually start to complain, as though you didn’t see it as a problem until that point…. @mbp – He resigned the chairmanship of CSM 7. He was then banned, and due to being banned, he was ineligible to serve on the CSM and so was removed. That is how I read the statements, where they took pains to say he resigned from CSM 6 but had forfeited his rights to serve on CSM 7. I differ in view on his popularity in his own alliance. Nobody has risen up yet to challenge his leadership of Goonswarm. He is a popular and successful leader. Things can change in a year, but my gut is that what happened at Fanfest won’t affect that. jaggins March 29, 2012 at 5:17 pm Given the tremendous bad press and distraction from the DUST ramp up, I cannot fault CCP for giving the king of suicide the axe from a business perspective. The community reaction to the issue of attempting to incite suicide in a mentally ill person has been eye-opening. I am amazed at how many people have defended, minimized or excused that action. bhagpuss March 29, 2012 at 6:19 pm As an uninvolved and really not all that interested observer, I’d say the two probable reasons why this has blown up so far so fast are a) the potential commercial damage that could accrue to the Dust 514 project as highlighted by Wilhelm above and b) the potential legal ramifications for CCP as a company and for individuals within CCP should the individual in question actually attempt suicide at any time from now on. I have no idea what the legal position might be in Iceland but in the UK we have a lot of legislation on individual and collective corporate responsibility relating to duty of care. Had Mittens made his comments just about anywhere else CCP probably wouldn’t have needed to take any action but at an official corporate event organized and hosted by them? I would think their lawyers would have been quite concerned. @Jaggins – EVE is one of those games, as you well know. I have seen, as expected, reactions from the HTFU end of the spectrum, who see no issue at all with The Mittani’s behavior, all the way to people saying that blowing up miners in high sec, or scamming people in game, is immoral and people doing it ought to be banned because it is cyber bullying in and of itself. My own feelings are certainly colored by the fact that I think people who bring up suicide in such trivial circumstances are attempting emotional blackmail. But I seem to be in a tiny, or at least very quiet, minority in that regard, and it certainly does not excuse the behavior at the Alliance Panel. the best part of the GOON poster is the last word is mispelt Stabs March 30, 2012 at 3:05 am “I think people who bring up suicide in such trivial circumstances are attempting emotional blackmail.” It certainly can be. “If you don’t buy me a pony I’ll throw myself off the roof!” In this case it may well not have been. The text of the letter isn’t an ultimatum, it has a note of resignation. The way it reads to me, he’s not trying to guilt-trip his griefers into behaving, he’s accepting the situation. Anyway the real problem is that knowing the person might be suicidal Mittani used his leadership position to urge people to pile on more hurt in the Q&A after the talk. That’s pretty despicable and reckless of another person’s life. And it’s enough that it might be genuine, you don’t need an actual suicide to show that that was a poor way to behave. @Stabs – You have obviously never dated a black belt in passive-aggressive. After that, anybody bringing up irrelevant personal issues is clearly trying to influence you. My issue I know, but it plays into my world view. TurAmarth March 30, 2012 at 5:02 am I find it interesting no one is getting it… It has nuthing to do with fair or even what EVE is/was… CCP is now in bed with Sony. Sony is a Very Large OLD mass market retail corporation. Sony does not allow vulgar, offcolor, inappropriate language and behavior (IE cussing and public drunkenness) and threats most especially when directed at a paying customer, in its public relations or public venues. CCP historically has and currently still does and this led to the massive grey area in EVE of “allowed griefplay”. CPP had a prominent public figure representing CCP and EVE make a public statement that, in ANY OTHER PUBLIC VENUE, would be immediately seen by everyone as “cyber bullying”. CCP does exactly what they now see (in the light of their new business relationship) as “the right thing”. With several hundred thousand Sony PS2 customers watching… is there ANY other way CCP “could” react??? You think CCP doesn’t listen to us as well as WE feel they should? Wait till Sony takes it’s seat at the table… and quietly says, “We don’t approve of ‘________’.” Sony (and now CCP) will weigh the (non plexed) income from our 300K playerbase in EVE against the potential income from the (potential) millions of Sony’s current and target customer base… …and our beloved EVE will get wholegame Apocanerfed without so much as a Dev Blog post to say we’re sorry but RL ISK means moar to us than you, the Brave, the Rude, the Few… Sered Woollahra March 30, 2012 at 10:01 am @TurAmarth Kind of agree. One of the devblogs mentioned, in bold and cursive, ‘internet spaceships is serious business’; that immediately reminded me of Sony. Yet if you look at the current proposals for the wardec revamp, I don’t exactly see CCP softening up on casual highsec carebears. On the contrary. So all may not be lost, yet ;-) Goons get bored. They always do. Jita will burn for a while … and then most likely after Goons get bored, it will return. Don’t get me wrong, I personally would love it if Jita was taken down. But realistically, I just don’t see it happening long-term. Stabs March 30, 2012 at 1:29 pm @ TAGN no, I haven’t, at least not for long enough to be scarred by it. I certainly don’t like being guilt-tripped or whatever. I just think there’s a moment in play to back away and when the person talks about suicide that’s the moment. I’m not advocating that Mittani should go out with this player, just that the line was pretty frikkin clear. Do we really need a death before we start to say, “oh yeah, baiting suicidal people probably is kinda bad”? @Stabs – You are clearly confusing what I am saying. That I believe this guy was an ass-hat for dealing out a classic passive aggressive “don’t worry about poor little me” message does not mean I think Mittens was fine in calling this guy out at the alliance panel. I do not. That was wrong. But it isn’t a zero sum game. There is room for both of them to have done wrong. Illutian (@Illutian) March 31, 2012 at 7:52 pm Wonder how this would have played out had Mittens not mentioned the dude’s IN-GAME (people keep thinking he said the guys RL name) name during the Q&A. Pingback: The Community You Create \| Kill Ten Rats sarapickell April 2, 2012 at 11:46 am It seems to me that maybe the “good people playing bad people” part of all of this is may be more of a problem than I thought. After reading Mitten’s apology it’s pretty clear he thinks he made the mistake of getting caught up too much in his in-game persona. But then that’s the problem with playing at being evil, villainous, or even just a serious asshole, it’s all fun and games until it isn’t. And when that line is crossed it can’t be walked back over. Having the balance of the facts at my disposal, I’m not so sure I would really want to see The Mittani crucified over all of this… but I think it’s also pretty clear that by and large people are getting behind their reactionary and defensive lines. Any lessons that may have been learned from all of this seem destined to lie fallow. But that’s how EVE goes. It would be silly to expect it to change now. Pingback: Fraternity Kills Komodo - Talking in Stations	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1821
__label__wiki	0.980509	0.980509	Regime bombings kill 14 civilians in northwest Syria: monitor In the latest deadly raids on the embattled opposition bastion Plumes of smoke rise after Syrian government forces' bombardment on the town of Khan Sheikhoun in southern Idlib. PHOTO: AFP BEIRUT: Syrian regime bombardment has killed 14 civilians including seven children in northwestern Syria, a war monitor said on Saturday, in the latest deadly raids on the embattled opposition bastion. Warplanes and helicopters late on Friday carried out air strikes on Mahambel village in Idlib province, killing 13 civilians including the seven children, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. A woman was also killed early Saturday in regime rocket fire on the outskirts of the town of Khan Sheikhun in the south of the province, the Britain-based war monitor said. Regime and Russia bombardment kills 28 in northwest Syria: monitor Idlib, a region of some three million people, many of whom fled former rebel-held areas retaken by the government, is the last major bastion of opposition to the Russia-backed Damascus government after eight years of civil war. The region on Turkey’s doorstep is administered by Syria’s former Al-Qaeda affiliate Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, but other militant and rebel groups are also present. Idlib is supposed to be protected from a major regime assault by a September deal between Moscow and Ankara, but Damascus and its Russian ally have ramped up their deadly bombardment of the region since late April. More than 520 civilians have been killed since then, according to the Observatory. The United Nations says 25 health facilities in the region have been hit, the latest including the second attack in two months on an underground hospital in the town of Kafranbel on Thursday. Syria says Israel strikes ‘state terrorism’ “The attacks happened despite the fact that the coordinates of this hospital had previously been shared with the parties to the conflict in a deliberate, carefully planned effort to prevent any attacks on it,” an UN official said on Friday. “I am horrified by the ongoing attacks on civilian areas and civilian infrastructure as the conflict in northwest Syria continues,” said Mark Cutts, UN deputy regional humanitarian coordinator for the Syrian crisis. Syria’s war has killed more than 370,000 people and displaced millions since it started in 2011 with a brutal crackdown on anti-government protests. Read more: 14 , bastion , bombardment Attacks on Turkish observation post in Syria's Idlib kill soldier: ministry Three others were wounded during the attack Syria says four killed in Israeli missile strikes Targets Iranian forces and Hezbollah says Syrian Observatory for Human Rights Moscow announces ceasefire in northwest Syria After weeks of intensified rocket fire and air strikes Malala headscarf picture sparks criticism	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1828
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__label__cc	0.554545	0.445455	Truth About Serge Benhayon in - Esoteric Healing, ESOTERIC MODALITIES June 30, 2016 719 Words Embracing Awkwardness Do you ever have awkward moments with people, situations where you just want to run or hide – or do both? Awkward moments have been a common experience for me throughout my life. I realised through talking with an Esoteric Practitioner about not knowing how to deal with awkwardness that my awkward moments are actually not the issue, but it’s how I respond in these moments. I was recounting to the practitioner how awkward I felt with some men, sometimes not knowing if I should say hello or not, not knowing how to be myself. Sometimes I felt the awkwardness from another person and then reacted to this and felt myself then become awkward and change how I am. The practitioner asked me “What if you allowed the awkwardness in your interactions? What if you didn’t judge the feelings as being wrong and just nominated it and allowed the awkward feelings to be there?” I realised I had spent my life reacting to awkward feelings, either in me, or from another, and this extended beyond just interactions with men. The reaction to awkwardness was there if I felt the slightest bit of rejection or exclusion from a group, or if I said the “wrong” thing… Or even if I was having a conversation involving money: “Remember that money you borrowed? Well you never paid me back…” or being asked to wait to continue a conversation with someone whilst they finished a phone call but not knowing when their call will end. They would say “Just wait there Annie. Don’t go – this will be quick.” And I would wait and wait some more, feeling like I was hovering, and then ask myself: should I wait or go? I would then take on the awkward feelings and not know how to handle it. I realise that allowing the awkward feelings to be there is actually allowing me to be me, observing and letting things just be how they are, without making it wrong. If I shy away from the feeling and push it away, I end up trying to numb and distract myself with overeating and shopping. If I acknowledge the awkwardness and just say to myself “That felt really awkward!,” I can stay with myself, in full presence, allowing my imperfections rather than try to push away my feelings or wish I could rewind life and try again. One of my first opportunities to embrace awkwardness after this realisation was when sharing a goodbye hug with my friend’s new boyfriend. As we gave each other a parting hug, my friend hugged him from behind and sandwiched him and I both together, chest to chest; and for a little while her boyfriend and I couldn’t escape. It was probably only for five seconds, but it seemed like a long time since I had only met this person for the second time and hardly knew him. Normally I wouldn’t say anything and would just want to escape the situation and perhaps feel a bit frustrated and embarrassed with my friend and the situation, but this time I acknowledged how I felt after I released from the hug and commented: “That was awkward…” We laughed about it and I was able to feel the lightness in the situation. I realise now I have often reacted to awkwardness, which has meant a hardening in myself in that moment of how I feel or how another feels, making my feelings or their feelings wrong. It has felt like a rejection of me and my delicate nature and a rejection of the other person, and all in not wanting to feel any discomfort. Often I have taken it personally when I have felt another person be awkward with me, but I realise that people have their own hurt and fears around rejection. If I can stay steady with myself, allowing openness and trust in my body, I can support others to also build trust again in people and in relationships. I am appreciative of and inspired by Serge Benhayon and the amazing Universal Medicine community that remind me of who I am and support me to allow more of me to unfold. By Annie, Australia Anxiety-Unfolded What is Connection From suffering from withdrawals – to healthy relationships and true intimacy Learning to Play Again 826 thoughts on “Embracing Awkwardness” Could it be when we are feeling any type of reaction, we are in some form of judge-ment or comparison, and thus not in connection with our essences, as when we are connected there would be at-least decency and respect showed towards everyone, and thus feeling the connection to our Soul? Annie, Awkwardness and Appreciation are aptly and appropriately about polar opposites, thus when we appreciate the Love that is all of our essences we are intimate (not sexual). We cannot have Appreciate-ive-ness without being intimate, and being intimate with others is letting them in. I agree that lightening up awkward moments and not dismissing or burying them is a fun way to deal with something we have all felt, and to bring it out in the open. Awkwardness is a good reminder too of the fragilities we all have the the care and understanding we can all bring to one another. I haven’t been too aware of awkwardness for some time so I will have a look at it within my own life – thank you Annie. This is a great sharing Annie because we have all experienced those awkward moments and we can go into a hardness to try and protect ourselves from them. This shows me how sensitive we all are and how we deny this sensitivity because society expects everyone to be hard and tough which actually goes against our true nature. “….. my awkward moments are actually not the issue, but it’s how I respond in these moments.” What a powerful and revelatory insight. How often is it that we look in the inappropriate place for answers to our questions? I was travelling with a colleague recently and there were a lot of awkward moments in the car, I could feel the awkwardness coming from my colleague who would fill the gaps of silence with conversation. I could understand how they were feeling, because there were many times in the past where I felt awkward travelling in the car with other people, so much so I just wanted the pregnant silence to swallow me up. Now I am just happy to be with myself and don’t feel the need for small talk. rachelmurtagh1 says: I have always wanted to make the other person feel more at ease in awkward moments… it’s quite refreshing to actually allow those moments to be as they are, and not to want to rush in and fix them. Ingrid Ward says: We come up against many different situations in our lives and awkward ones are those that can really challenge us, making us feel very uncomfortable and often seem like they are lasting forever. It is as if we feel we are not equipped to deal with what we are being faced with, when the truth is, we probably are, but by going into reaction we have lost the connection to ourselves and therefore to the response that is possible. Doug Valentine says: Awkwardness used to just simply be a part of every experience, a daily thing but reading this made me realise how for the most part it is no longer a part of my make up. How awesome is that! Sarah Flenley says: “I realise that allowing the awkward feelings to be there is actually allowing me to be me, observing and letting things just be how they are, without making it wrong.” This is exactly what I need to read today, thank you. Just allowing myself to be me in any given situation without making it wrong – particularly the anxious / awkward ones. Like you Annie I often feel awkward but reading your blog has made me realise that by just nominating when we feel awkward it is the first step to dissolving the tension we feel and its power over us – so we can then resolve it. sylvianbrinkman says: There is something hilarious about awkward moments. Humor in life to see the funny thing in it. Carola Woods says: In being honest with why we feel uncomfortable or feel tension in a situation, we then are open to understanding and exploring the truth. Bring guided by our truth is what allows us to deepen our connection to who we are, where our inner-confidence is a natural expression of who we are. Christoph Schnelle says: Many awkward moments come about because somebody just said something truthful or didn’t accept a lie that was uttered. It is telling that the media considers a ‘gaffe’ something they can attack and pan when a gaffe is somebody simply and unexpectedly telling the truth. The feeling of awkwardness used to overwhelm me on many occasions and then all I wanted to do is crawl under the nearest thing and hide. If that wasn’t possible, I would try to make myself as small as possible, but I realise now that doing this only hurt me. These days I have come to realise that the greater the feeling of awkwardness the bigger lesson I am being offered and if I stop and feel what it is, there is no longer any space for the awkwardness to take root. Alexander Braun says: Being the trigger for other people feeling awkward or uncomfortable can be unavoidable when we allow ourselves to be who we are in our glory and power, hence it is either holding back and adjusting to others at the price of compromising oneself, one´s health, well-being and the unique reflection and contribution we offer for everyone to also know themselves in their grandness, or not, and thereby stirring up some reactions and forces and to deal with them. Very true. When we are in our fullness we can’t predict the response or reaction from the other – that is their free will and anything could happen, including something amazing. Feeling awkward may not be one´s favorite feeling but at times it offers the opportunity for something new instead of following the well familiar trodden paths of habit and safety. Very true Alexander – often the awkwardness has presented when the has been and offering to walk with greater power, saying ‘yes’ to a greater expression of love, and as you say, a new way of moving that steps away from comfort and the ‘well familiar trodden paths of habit and safety.’ Nico van Haastrecht says: Awkward moments are blessings from heaven as they help us to expose situations that are not yet fully claimed and filled with the love we are from. So it is actually very normal that these situations feel awkward as they are so (180 º) different from what we are made of. In the past I would never have considered that “awkward moments are blessings from heaven”, but something that I would want to run away or hide from. It has been so liberating to now be able to embrace them – which can still be a little challenging – knowing that within them is always a big life message for me, one I would not get, if I ran away. We think awkwardness is a bad thing but it isn’t, it is just an exposure to what we are not that get attended. Best thing is to have fun with it. Elizabeth Dolan says: Embracing the fact that we are not perfect helps us to become very accepting of others alisonmoir says: The example you gave Annie of someone on the phone is one that has been presented to me in the past and it is interesting how we can complicate a simple choice by letting doubt come in and no longer being present with ourselves. Rik Connors says: I met a lot of people today and unexpectedly had an awkward moment with someone. I knew this person too. I very much trust this person and they have a lot of integrity. I’m not sure why there was awkwardness however, I allowed myself to be that and it felt great to honour what I was feeling which supported in my next moment and interaction. monicag2 says: Aah, awkwardness, the thing I’ve felt so often and wanted to fix, but as is shared here, why not accept it and be honest about it. The question I have is why something is considered awkward anyway, what’s the picture I have of how things look, and why am I holding it? If I dropped it and accepted what I see and observe would there be any awkwardness at all? So is awkwardness really a signal that we’re not accepting and that we’re locked in on a picture, and it’s a call to go deeper and let go? Mary Adler says: When we voice “That felt really awkward!” it is no longer awkward. Exactly, as we have brought our light in it by exposing it as pure awkwardness it then loses its hold. “If I acknowledge the awkwardness and just say to myself “That felt really awkward!,” I can stay with myself, in full presence” – thank you, I really love this. I can feel how I leave myself in my reaction to a situation wanting to get out of the situation, which would never work as there is no ‘me’ that is able to respond in full. Vanessa McHardy says: So true if we embrace what we are feeling be it awkwardness etc then it can just be rather than trying to move on from what you are feeling. A wise man told me it is ok to feel awkwardness. In fact its an honour to feel how much there is to feel. If we feel awkward and then cover it up, our movements become quite harsh or defensive. Great sharing Annie and as you say the key is to learn to observe and not react. Awkwardness is well awkward to feel, but pushing it away means we bury and do not learn to see what it is showing us. Liane Mandalis says: I have always felt awkward in my own skin but this has got less and less the more I honour how I feel in every situation that arises and do not make myself ‘wrong’ or ‘right’ but simply feel what is true and honour that. It is these small acts of self-love that build the bridge back to the stupendous love we all are and are from. I think you nailed it Annie, to me awkwardness feels like a gap in our presence that allows something to come in and unsettle us. The more present I am the less awkwardness I experience. Julie Matson says: I agree Doug, presence plays a huge part in how we deal with life and the situations we find ourselves in. We could go so far as to question, if we are not present, then who are we? Are we really ourselves? Or simply a puppet of an unseen force?	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1831
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Socialist society, the nation will exist as an economic and. If an act can be justified rather than excused, however, then no crime occurred at all. That's what the chp instructor's teach and most of them are ex-something, i. In grenada; uk in libya in 2011). If you’re using a lubricant, get it out. Necessary level for the defense of the country. Specifically designed to train the most competent. Fields can keep all allies around him healed up. Aside billy clubs, there was no “nonlethal” way to subdue one of these types criminals. I have created a simple map that shows how the various layers of defense mechanisms are laid down, each one on top of the layer before it. Ensure that our interpretation of the homicide and self-defense statutes gives. However, it is so well designed that the recoil felt from +p. Are you ready to turn your partial art to martial today. … loads of armed americans load-up their home defense shotgun with less-lethal buckshot. When the empath becomes conscious of the source of the emotion, aware of the person with whom they are resonating, then the emotional charge will dissipate. Otherwise, this costs no points. Ymmv and everyone has an opinion on it. - a half second application can cause some pain. The pups were plainly aware that they could not knock me down with a charge. from the viewing of the film, i walked away with two concepts of the ‘enemy’. This isn't meant to be a philosophical debate about how you should live your life to the fullest, but i am trying to show you that no matter how safe you may think you are - you really aren't. “self-defense training taught these young girls to stand up and say ‘no’ with confidence, and empowered them to escalate their own defense to a higher level, if necessary,” said neville golden, md, senior author of the new study, which is now available online on the journal of adolescent health website. Washington post ran an article on november 6 entitled "how to. With a combination of skilled shot placement and proven ammunition. The atmosphere of his class was very casual and laid back. Guy’s neighbors began waking for work and school, 20 rifle-bearing swat officers hustled down circle m drive like a platoon ready for combat. "our children are being criminally shortchanged in the public school system of america. The combination of long-endurance stealth, sensors, and modern torpedoes and missiles makes the soryu class an effective hunter-killer. If you’re just new to bushcraft/woodcraft, i’d recommend reading my article on bloated bushcraft to give you some perspective on knives and skills. Morgan at al (2005): “unconscious strategies used to avoid anxiety,. Last night the israeli air force attacked dozens of quds force targets in syrian territory. People are by nature narrowly selfish and ethically flawed. The impact teenage program teaches verbal defense skills like raising their voice, speaking up and saying no, and enforcing boundaries and personal space. That 2014 film starred actress (and stearns’ wife) . The difference is certainly not like night and day. How do you gain self control from martial arts. Peter and paul both told those who had become christians but their spouses had not that they should stay with the unbelieving spouse, in the hope of converting them. Take a class on how to use it effectively, how to handle it safely, and how to maintain it so it works when you need it. General tips for senior self defense. Complete martial artists who are fully capable to effectively defending themselves or their loved ones should the need arise, but who have the character and self co. According to studies, these sprays work well for self-defense in national parks to avoid bear attacks. " a situation or person that never wants you to stand your ground ever again. Question on glaser, versus magsafe, versus other personal defense rounds in a 2" snub. It is unusual for an occupied people to take its resistance outside the occupied territory. Connecticut-criminal law-defense of person or property as justification to use force or deadly force. Except as provided in subsection 3 of this section, domestic assault in. By contrast, as shown in the icc submission, hundreds of times more rockets were falling on israel during each day of each of the major assaults on gaza than were falling in the periods before israeli forces attacked or after the assault ended with a new ceasefire. In numerous countries, schools and colleges have truly made it obligatory for their learner to learn at least one martial arts style, so that they can protect themselves well in hard circumstances. The only buckshot loads that will stay on target at reasonable distances are hamstrung by low velocities that result from the short barrel of the judge (even the 6. There are certain states that allow an imperfect self-defense argument where the actor used self-defense because he or she actually but unreasonably believed to be in imminent danger. On thursday, a jury acquitted barbara sheehan of murder, but convicted of her of illegal possession of a firearm. We develop the right skills for sparring and ring fighting, but remember, the street is not the ring. 38 super, with a cutts compensator and an extra capacity magazine. ) i could go on and on, but the level of instruction provided, the quality of the staff, and the camaraderie of the people in the classes is unmatched by any training that i have done before. Jus ad bellum analysis when it attacks the related group in a new nation without the nation’s consent. Them when they were counting the collection. • the importance of the right frame of mind in psychic self-defense. People presumed to be residents of guadalajara are using social media to recruit new members to vigilante groups to patrol the streets of neighborhoods plagued by crime, such as jardines alcalde, the newspaper. ” pointing to the ear of fourth bruce returning to that episode’s running theme, “how to recognize different parts of the body. In the second of these fights, lance was attacked by three armed men. That an effective solution to effective women's self. Denial - refusing to admit to yourself that something is real (e. After starting self-defense, i realize it's kind of the “rebel” of martial arts. I am just asking what do people in my situation do when we fear seriously bodily harm and are already in a situation where things are already bad and truly fear things being made worse. 22 caliber, and called it the single-six. > feet away and is a lot more accurate, while with the. The shotgun provides the best overall package for short distance defense. I have seen just as many negligent discharges with glocks and revolvers as i have with 1911s. We know for a fact that the verbal confrontation became a physical confrontation at some point. The handguns also have minimal recoil and muzzle blast, both of which are detrimental to establishing the basics of marksmanship. ” in matthew 22:31, the lord asked: “have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by god. It is unlawful to transport a firearm in a boat at night, unless it is unloaded and cased. The maldonado court stated that "[r]egardless of whether he has been notified of his right to defend himself, the criminal defendant must make an unequivocal request to act as his own lawyer in order to invoke the right. The tank cannon is affected in several ways by the desert. “transgender women are especially vulnerable to violent situations and it’s best if they can prepare themselves to face a possible attack,” said waldman, who is volunteering her time in the program. Sambo is a martial art and combat sport as well as a complex system of self-defense. He has a 130 decibel self defence alarm. 240, it is illegal to carry certain weapons concealed (it is not illegal to carry weapons other than firearms openly, mind you). “greece and rome, the latter borrowing from the former, established athletic training schools for the young men of their respective nations. Women can register for a free self defense class. When he stood up straight, the women guessed him to be 5 feet. You can challenge the refusal in court, if you can challenge any of the police officer’s assertions that:. do you count it as a failure of gun defense, because, as a hunter, he probably had a gun. Keep in mind that it takes less force than a thrown bag of sugar to take the knee joint out so along with many number of effective targets should be an addition to your list. Other “high fives,” and kicked the body. A prior surveillance or test buy is not required for a valid buy-bust operation, as long as the operatives are accompanied by their informant. Able to utilize my firearm effectively even if i run out of ammo. The gun had massive recoil compared to the m16. Bunnies are probably ok, but i would use a wc or swc. Although i use it primarily when i run, i could see how the goguarded, being so small and easily transported, could be used by anyone looking to be safe wherever she or he might go. If you come in to the office all grumpy and say, “i’m really not in the mood to socialize today,” everyone will look and judge. But there are signs that the public’s devotion to pacifism and its attitude toward the japanese military, known as the self-defense forces, have begun to change, in part at the urging of prime minister shinzo abe. Bolt guns are excellent long-range weapons, dependable, and perfect for self-defense. When sending the photo to your trusted contact be sure to keep your client in sight as to not distract yourself in the process. Sparring is where these arts come to life. What can i do for a wasp bite. This flies in the face of many recommendations given to women either explicitly or implicitly by our modern culture. Absent an intact sense that the law will protect you, the law of the jungle prevails. And he's the kind of asshole who gets people killed. It’s the size of a glock 43 so it conceals very well. Sara adventured with the witchblade for many years. As for being uncomfortable in a public bathroom — should we ban guns because they make liberals uncomfortable. Creating a diversion / redirecting attention. As they minister, but there comes a time when their work is completed and they. With christianity and lapses back into judaism. Notice that “hits” can be both offensive and defensive; they can happen in combat and out of combat. More than likely, the facility owner didn’t have those instructors’ backs when it came time to pay hefty attorney fees defending the lawsuit that followed. Third, being in the care of a physician will keep you out of jail or an interrogation room at the police station, and will give your family and/or attorney time to get to you. Prosecutors said mason called 911 after the shooting, and charging papers state that he immediately told responding officers that he fired in self-defense. One trial class in and i signed up as soon as possible because every one of those questions were answered within minutes. Please look at our current. Have you ever felt you wanted to learn how to defend yourself, feel safer and set your boundaries without having to commit to years of training in a martial art. I hope our campus holds more of these sessions. I can't say enough about personal best karate. Master the very moment, and you master life itself. An example is the defense alert device (d. 45 lc rounds are powerful self-defense rounds as well. It must be noted that ranking above black belt, 3rd degree is based upon much more than mere physical ability and combat skill. Debate there are hundreds of opinions offered on this when the topic comes up. To educate and empower females around the world by drastically reducing violence against women through our passion for protection. The same two or three finger grip is used to flick open a folder by "inertia" (. ", "how i met your mother", and "csi: miami". I believe the the secure home has plans for the reinforced safe room, but i plan to write a separate post on that later. It was not long ago i started a review on a brand new cz 75 b omega test sample hot off the presses from cz. He's an outstanding teacher and there is no one else more qualified. Fighting back: self defence for women and girls. I’ll call this individual tom. "it's fair that pms should be admissible in a court of law, because really, for many women, there's nothing they can do to control it," said gloria allred, a california attorney active on women's legal issues. To be subjected to serious bodily injury. It's a cocktail of chemicals. Taiwan has a female president, if you consider taiwan a country and not part of china. You may have noticed that my ferrocerium rod is not in the pouch content list. While the 147gr federal hst expanded from 9mm (roughly. Take training such as offered in the dvd “staying safe in bear country. Like i said earlier, if you are looking for self defense legal coverage, the next few minutes could literally save your life, like it did for stephen. In the realm of women’s self-defense training, there are generally two very different theories. You will get fit while learning how to kick ass. Your life is your life and not the next person’s. Vocal tics can be simple or complex. We were taught to hold our lights (at the time, mag lights) under our shooting hand, cross-body, and to use our elbow joint on our light hand to support our shooting hand at the wrist. On reflection, i’ll keep my guns. Aramburo designed five models of her pepper spray heels, all of them created during a four-month period as part of her final thesis before graduating. The pdw is a compact automatic weapon that can defeat enemy body armor and which can be used conveniently by non-combatant and support troops, as well as a close quarters battle weapon for special forces and counter-terrorist groups. Certification process: certification is good for 5 years after which the instructor retests for one hour with mr. If people acted like normal people do on buses (like on a regular day here in sweden), then everyone would like public transportation. Thus, the lower the feed angle, the greater the likelihood of a feeding malfunction. Have you shot this yet. 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__label__cc	0.715768	0.284232	June 21, 2019 Tony Hymes Tech Commentary Libra: Facebook’s Digital Currency Initiative Facebook has had a tough couple of years. Not in revenue or profit – which are both growing steadily – but in image and user trust. It is too important to go away (how many sites do you use Facebook to log into? What would you do without Facebook events?). But it is losing interest to flashier platforms that are less saturated with what can only be called the world’s massive content dump. But since their money making ability is driven by eyeballs and there are fewer and fewer of them, growth is not sustainable. The need is to find other ways to mint coin. And if you’re looking to make some money, why not make some money? Facebook has announced Libra, a self-proclaimed crypto reserve currency to power transactions across their platform of services and many partners. People are hailing it as crypto currency’s moment. Finally an initiative with the backing needed to go from niche to mainstream. The Developing World Opportunity Facebook has nearly half of the world on its platform. By going deep into yet-to-develop areas like India and Africa, they have seen that they are reaching people who don’t have access to basic services like banking, and when those people want to buy something they have to use expensive services to get it done. And the remittances market (people working abroad sending money home to their families) is huge. It’s huge and very expensive. Facebook has the opportunity to sidestep the traditional banking and international monetary infrastructure to deliver the equivalent services for essentially no cost to the end user. If they were using traditional currencies they would ultimately be bound by the laws of exchanges and that would make this type of project unprofitable. So they decided to create their own currency. Libra acts like a crypto currency but – as we’ll see – it’s not really correct to classify it as such. Libra will be pegged to an aggregate exchange rate of the world’s most stable currencies so it won’t fluctuate like Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have the habit of doing. People buy Libra by exchanging their local currency and use it from their digital wallet (Calibra, the crypto wallet that people will use to store and spend their Libra). Then you can do whatever you want with your Libra. Give some to a friend to repay her for a drink. Make purchases on and offline. By scanning QR codes, people can recharge Libra and spend it at traditional merchants just like a debit or credit card. Crucially, Libra will not be managed by Facebook, it will be managed by an independent group of companies and NGOs called the Libra Association. Each member put in at least $10 million to create the reserve that backs Libra and ensures that it has value. Facebook has only one vote, just like everyone else who has decision-making power over the initiative. Transactions cost fractions of a cent, so the end user basically does not feel the cost of using Libra, and the revenue generated is designed just to cover the costs of managing the system. That’s important not just in the developing world where cents are more important, but across the board like credit cards where merchants pay the fee and consumers don’t. So, how will Facebook make money from Libra? Facebook could have used its might to create Libra and then let developers build payment apps into Facebook’s ecosystem. But Facebook is good at making money (pun intended) and with Libra there are two ways it will do that. First, the reserve will generate interest overtime for each of the Libra Association members. The more people buy in, the bigger the pot becomes. The more adoption that’s created, the more fiat currencies will be stocked in their hands. If Libra touches even a small portion of Facebook users, this effect could be pretty big. The second way Facebook will make money from Libra is with Calibra, responsible for the digital wallet I mentioned earlier, that is a subsidiary of Facebook in itself. Calibra is planning to use the spread of Libra to offer financial services like loans. Facebook also knows what banks know, the best way to make money is to have a lot of it. Using all the buzzwords Cryptocurrencies based on blockchain technology are very much still in vogue despite the euphoric ups and fretful downs of the most popular digital coins over the last few years. When Facebook decided it was getting in to the blockchain game the strong association that blockchain technology has to online money lead people in the right direction, but is Facebook really launching a cryptocurrency? The real answer is no. You can call it crypto all you want, but since it is pegged to real currencies and backed by real currency reserves, it’s actually the same thing as a national currency. If El Salvador says its currency is pegged to the dollar, they need to have quite a few actual dollars stocked up somewhere to prove that value. Libra is more of a currency substitute than a cryptocurrency. It is essentially pegged to the world economy, so that any fluctuations in value are supposed to be counteracted either by monetary policy or the natural balance in order to make sure that people who buy it can use it without it losing its value. The blockchain angle to me seems like a way to get around the usual banking regulation that this type of operation would require. A standard ledger could do instantaneous transactions at any desired speed. Where blockchain really comes into play is the transfer of money, but that is purposefully controlled by central governments to limit potential capital flight. We will have to wait and see what the types of limits imposed upon Libra will be. The simple answer in my opinion to the question of whether Libra will catch on is yes – but only in certain parts of the world. The ability to buy Libra offline – say at the local corner store – then immediately send it to your family back home in the same Whatsapp chat you use with them, and then have them be able to spend that Libra at their corner store seconds later – for basically free will be a gamechanger in the remittances market. Store owners will want to take advantage of accepting Libra, since people receiving it from family members wont want to convert it to local cash. In that case, Libra is an incredible innovation. But for you and I living in the west, buying Libra to use in limited cases doesn’t make a lot of sense. We already have efficient and protected purchasing tools like banks and cards. We can pay with a tap of a phone and a thumb print scan. Libra could be useful in a travel context, like going to visit a place where Libra is widely accepted, or for doling out micropayments or donations to content creators and NGOs that you encounter online. So unless we are forced to do so – say Spotify obliging its customers to pay in Libra – the west’s use cases will remain limited. And even if Libra is successful at remaining “stable” in value, there is no such thing as a stable currency market. Facebook should be prepared then for what happens when a currency drops and people buy tons of Libra to try to prevent asset loss. Or when a currency rises and people drop Libra to cash in. That H1 is misleading, this whole article is my two cents! Honestly, I think that this is a great initative that could finally use new technology to upend the world’s entire conception of a monetary system. Calibra could create automated loaning that could have the potential to improve the lives of millions. I’m looking at this optimistically, even if Facebook doesn’t necessarily continue to deserve the benefit of the doubt. Tagged banking, calibra, cryptocurrency, facebook, libra Published by Tony Hymes Digital specialist helping brands and businesses succeed View all posts by Tony Hymes One thought on “Libra: Facebook’s Digital Currency Initiative” Pingback: A Digital Decade in Review: 40 Important Elements from the 2010’s – Tony Hymes Why Most Content Marketing Strategies Fail What is Geofencing? How Does it Work?	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1839
__label__cc	0.731414	0.268586	Natural convection of micropolar fluid in a wavy differentially heated cavity Nikita S. Gibanov, Mikhail A. Sheremet, Ioan Pop An analysis of natural convective flowand heat transfer of a micropolar fluid in awavy differentially heated cavity has been performed. Governing partial differential equations formulated in non-dimensional variables have been solved by finite difference method of second order accuracy. The effects of Rayleigh number (Ra=104, 105, 106), Prandtl number (Pr=0.1, 0.7, 7.0), vortex viscosity parameter (K=0, 0.1, 0.5, 2.0) and undulation number (κ= 1, 2, 3) on flowpatterns, temperature fields and average Nusselt number at hotwavywall have been studied. It is found that microrotation increases as the vortex viscosity parameter K increases. However, the fluid velocity decreases as K increases. It is observed that the form of streamlines is dependent on the value of vortex viscosity parameter. An increase in the undulation number leads to a decrease in the heat transfer rate at wavy wall. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2016.06.033 micropolar fluids free convection convective heat transfer Prandtl number Rayleigh number Micropolar fluid Numerical results Wavy cavity Gibanov, N. S., Sheremet, M. A., & Pop, I. (2016). Natural convection of micropolar fluid in a wavy differentially heated cavity. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 221, 518-525. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2016.06.033 Natural convection of micropolar fluid in a wavy differentially heated cavity. / Gibanov, Nikita S.; Sheremet, Mikhail A.; Pop, Ioan. In: Journal of Molecular Liquids, Vol. 221, 01.09.2016, p. 518-525. Gibanov, NS, Sheremet, MA & Pop, I 2016, 'Natural convection of micropolar fluid in a wavy differentially heated cavity', Journal of Molecular Liquids, vol. 221, pp. 518-525. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2016.06.033 Gibanov NS, Sheremet MA, Pop I. Natural convection of micropolar fluid in a wavy differentially heated cavity. Journal of Molecular Liquids. 2016 Sep 1;221:518-525. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2016.06.033 Gibanov, Nikita S. ; Sheremet, Mikhail A. ; Pop, Ioan. / Natural convection of micropolar fluid in a wavy differentially heated cavity. In: Journal of Molecular Liquids. 2016 ; Vol. 221. pp. 518-525. @article{17be97d8b1a94ed78ec87c7c9e349c76, title = "Natural convection of micropolar fluid in a wavy differentially heated cavity", abstract = "An analysis of natural convective flowand heat transfer of a micropolar fluid in awavy differentially heated cavity has been performed. Governing partial differential equations formulated in non-dimensional variables have been solved by finite difference method of second order accuracy. 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__label__wiki	0.559225	0.559225	Sorry, you've reached a page that doesn't exist. PoliticsRep. Adam Schiff Invokes Alexander Hamilton as Opening Arguments in Trump's Impeachment Trial Begin(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Senate began hearing opening arguments Wednesday in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial with proceedings now on a fast track. First up: Democratic House NewsfeedIt Is With Heavy Hearts That We Must Face This Announcement That the Dapper Mr. Peanut Has 'Died'It is with heavy hearts that we must report that Mr. Peanut has passed away. Don’t worry, the death of the pants-less, top hat-wearing, anthropomorphic peanut was for a good cause—a Super U.S.Utah Bans Discredited Practice of Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ Kids(SALT LAKE CITY) — The discredited practice of conversion therapy for LGBTQ children is now banned in Utah, making it the 19th state and one of the most conservative to prohibit it. Supporters U.S.U.S. Transportation Department Announces Plan to Tighten Rules Around Service Animals on PlanesThe days of passengers bringing rabbits, turtles and birds on planes as emotional-support animals could be ending. The U.S. Transportation Department on Wednesday announced plans to tighten rules	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1847
__label__wiki	0.876688	0.876688	Kentucky Woman Branded 'White American Savage' After Posing With Dead Giraffe She Shot By Billy Perrigo A Kentucky woman who shot and killed a giraffe in South Africa last year has faced an online backlash after photos of her posing with the animal’s corpse resurfaced and went viral. Tess Thompson Talley, 37, initially uploaded the photos, from a hunting trip taken in June 2017, to Facebook with a caption that reportedly said: “Prayers for my once in a lifetime dream hunt came true today! Spotted this rare black giraffe bull and stalked him for quite awhile.” Her post has now been deleted, but the photos are still being widely shared online. The online news organization Africlandpost shared the photos on June 16, in a tweet that went viral. The tweet called Talley a “White American savage,” who shot “a very rare black giraffe courtesy of South Africa[n] stupidity.” The tweet had been shared over 44,000 times by Wednesday. There are fewer than 100,000 giraffes left in Africa, down by as much as 40% since the 1980s, due in part to illegal hunting, climate change and expansion of farmland. There is no indication Talley’s hunt was illegal. Fossil Fuel Companies Reckon With Climate Change Archival Photos Reveal the Unlikely Beauty of Sewer Systems However in a statement to CBS News, Talley said killing the giraffe contributed to conservation efforts through “game management.” She said the giraffe was “beyond breeding age, yet had killed 3 younger bulls… Now that the giraffe is gone, the younger bulls are able to breed.” She also told Fox News that the breed of giraffe was not very rare, as claimed in the viral tweet and in her own Facebook post. “The breed is not rare in any way other than it was very old,” she said. “Giraffes get darker with age.” Talley posted further comments on her Facebook page on Wednesday. One read: “Dear people posting about animals, their rights, and animal murder: 1 – Animals have no rights as they are animals not humans. 2- Therefore you can’t murder animals.” In another, she wrote: “Hey friends, just to make it clear on how hunting is conservation; the money I spend hunting in Africa goes towards local wildlife preservation. I’m basically donating it, what has everyone else done for the animals recently?” The viral photos have spurred an online debate about the controversial practice of trophy hunting, in which hunters can arrange permits to shoot animals in return for payment. Actor Debra Messing was among celebrities to condemn Talley and the practice of trophy hunting. On Instagram, Messing called Talley a “disgusting, vile, amoral, heartless, selfish murderer.” On Twitter, actor Jeffrey Wright referred to Talley as a “self-obsessed lunatic colonizer.” In a follow up to its viral tweet, Africlandpost said: “If our so called governments can’t care for our wildlife then it’s time we stand up and responsibility of our continent, lands, resources and wildlife.” It continued, “let’s have a united voice against pillage of Africa, it’s the only home we have.” Other comments online drew comparisons to the 2015 shooting of Cecil the Lion by American dentist Walter J. Palmer in Zimbabwe. That shooting attracted international news attention and widespread condemnation. Write to Billy Perrigo at billy.perrigo@time.com. Inside Wuhan, the Center of the Coronavirus Outbreak	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1848
__label__wiki	0.881841	0.881841	The 16 Most Influential Teens of 2013 nextView All Lorde, 17 Mark Metcalfe / Getty Images The just-turned 17-year-old New Zealander rocketed to international fame this year with the release of her first album, Pure Heroine. Proof: New York City Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio, who won the election on a message railing against economic inequality, walked onto stage to Lorde’s defiant “Royals.” The child prodigy—she signed with a label at 13—is already competing with pop’s biggest stars, surpassing Miley Cyrus in September for the top spot on iTunes with “Royals.” The singer-songwriter, whose real name is Ella Yelich-O’Connor, is forging her own path, turning down an opportunity to join Katy Perry on tour because, as she said at the time, it “didn’t feel right.” Next Lydia Ko, 16 Lydia Ko, 16 Nick D’Aloisio, 18 Missy Franklin, 18 Kendall and Kylie Jenner, 18 & 16 Dante de Blasio, 16 Malala Yousafzai, 16 Kiernan Shipka, 14 Ionut Budisteanu, 19 Malia Obama, 15 Maya Van Wagenen, 15 Justin Bieber, 19 Beth Reekles, 17 Chloe Grace Moretz, 16 Hailee Steinfeld, 16 2013 TIME 100 The 2013 TIME 100 TIME presents its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, from artists and leaders to pioneers, titans and icons What the 2013 TIME 100 are Tweeting @31 Dec Portraits of Influence: The 2013 TIME 100 Jennifer Lawrence, Malala Yousafzei, Jay Z, Steven Spielberg and more Video: Gabby Giffords and Mark Kelly’s TIME 100 Toast Video: The 2013 TIME 100 Gala in Two Minutes	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1849
__label__cc	0.642413	0.357587	Lose Yourself In Acid King’s The Middle Of Nowhere, The Center Of Everywhere Metal, New Stuff, Reviews By Dagon Ten years after the great III, Acid King returns with another platter of stoner doom wizardry. Does it live up to their previous records? There are a plethora of adjectives used to describe music. When it comes to metal, specifically, some of them are incredibly recurrent – heavy, dark, aggressive, visceral. The latter refers to the way certain sounds are felt beyond the movement of stereocilia in your inner ear. It refers to how that one song or that one riff hits you right in the spine; how it awakens something with the power to make you move, headbang, stomp your feet, or even dance. Such is not the case here. I have a feeling the new Acid King album The Middle Of Nowhere, The Center Of Everywhere is not meant to be experienced by the body. This record was written for your mind. Acid King has always been able to differentiate themselves from their brethren – they were never as vitriolic as Electric Wizard or as rock-oriented as Orange Goblin and Kyuss, for example. Instead, they rely heavily on psychedelia and droning to create a hazy, drugged-out atmosphere. This time the band really upped the ante, managing to craft the most unique release in their catalog. I don’t mean to get all abstract on you (I might be under the influence of this album), but if you think of riffs as patterns or geometrical figures, they would most likely represent polygons. Yes, sometimes they assume convoluted, spiky shapes, but they eventually meet their starting point. This LP breaks that mold. Every riff recorded here feels like a wave in the sense that, in spite of the occasional loop, it just keeps trudging forward, bringing you closer and closer to the place that gave the album its name. Make no mistake, though. This album is massively heavy, just not in a pummeling way. On the contrary; it’s actually quite soothing. One of the key factors in achieving this effect is definitely the timbre of the guitar and bass. Fat, chunky, and expansive, every note and chord slowly wraps around you with warmth. You have no idea where you are headed, but you feel safe anyway. Piercing through the low frequencies of the rhythm section, the beautiful guitar leads come oozing with fumes that evoke vivid imagery each time they appear. Even though the leads are employed in a way not entirely different from post-rock, the tone “fuzzes” more than it shimmers. The highlight of the album is Lori S.’s singing. Compared to their previous efforts, the vocals are not only louder in the mix, but are also performed with much more confidence. Lori’s voice is haunting and ethereal, contributing tremendously to the deep trance this album elicits. The lyrics are powerful and memorable, which grants each track individual value. Believe me, the vocals in this record will put you under an unbreakable spell, especially on tracks like “Coming Down From Outer Space” (my personal favorite), “Laser Headlights”, “Red River”, and “Center of Everywhere”. Yes, I am aware I just cited half the album, and no, I do not care. The singing here is that good. It would be a blatant crime on my behalf if I did not praise Joey Ousborne’s stellar work behind the kit. He delivers plenty of fills and feels, to the point where I can say it’s worth listening to the whole album focused on the drumming at least once. This might seem like an unusual opinion given that stoner and doom metal are very riff-based subgenres, but the drummer can make or break a doom record. Luckily, Osbourne proves that he is more than capable of dictating the pace of your travels, keeping things thoroughly engaging. Pay close attention to “Silent Pictures” and tell me you don’t agree with me. The album apex is the aptly titled “Center of Everywhere”. This is the final destination. Delay pedals are brilliantly used, leaving enough room for the bass and drums to shine. The groovy bass line coupled with the guitar and vocal effects turns this song into one of the dopest trips on the LP. Interestingly, the “Outro” tops off the record with the same riff played in the “Intro”, leaving you to wonder if there’s truly nothing to be found at the center of everywhere. Was it all a dream? NO FLUSH The Middle of Nowhere, The Center of Everywhere is an amazing experience, meant to be taken as a whole. It will be released in a digital format independently by Acid King, while the CD and Vinyl formats will be handled by Svart Records on April 20th. Preorder it here. When the day comes, close your blinds, turn off your lights, and delve into the deepest recesses of your brain – preferably while sporting a glorious white mane on top of a space-travelling Bengal tiger. (Photo VIA) Did you dig this? Take a second to support Toilet ov Hell on Patreon! 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__label__wiki	0.873247	0.873247	The Cygnus Key: The Denisovan Legacy, Göbekli Tepe, and the Birth of Egypt by Andrew Collins The Cygnus Key: The Denisovan Legacy, Göbekli Tepe, and the Birth of Egypt Andrew Collins Publisher: Inner Traditions/Bear & Company The Cygnus Key: The Denisovan Legacy, Göbekli Tepe, and the Birth of Egypt by Andrew Collins New evidence showing that the earliest origins of human culture, religion, and technology derive from the lost world of the Denisovans • Explains how Göbekli Tepe and the Giza pyramids are aligned with the constellation of Cygnus and show evidence of enhanced sound-acoustic technology • Traces the origins of Göbekli Tepe and the Giza pyramids to the Denisovans, a previously unknown human population remembered in myth as a race of giants • Shows how the ancient belief in Cygnus as the origin point for the human soul is as much as 45,000 years old and originally came from southern Siberia Built at the end of the last ice age around 9600 BCE, Göbekli Tepe in southeast Turkey was designed to align with the constellation of the celestial swan, Cygnus--a fact confirmed by the discovery at the site of a tiny bone plaque carved with the three key stars of Cygnus. Remarkably, the three main pyramids at Giza in Egypt, including the Great Pyramid, align with the same three stars. But where did this ancient veneration of Cygnus come from? Showing that Cygnus was once seen as a portal to the sky-world, Andrew Collins reveals how, at both sites, the attention toward this star group is linked with sound acoustics and the use of musical intervals “discovered” thousands of years later by the Greek mathematician Pythagoras. Collins traces these ideas as well as early advances in human technology and cosmology back to the Altai-Baikal region of Russian Siberia, where the cult of the swan flourished as much as 20,000 years ago. He shows how these concepts, including a complex numeric system based on long-term eclipse cycles, are derived from an extinct human population known as the Denisovans. Not only were they of exceptional size--the ancient giants of myth--but archaeological discoveries show that this previously unrecognized human population achieved an advanced level of culture, including the use of high-speed drilling techniques and the creation of musical instruments. The author explains how the stars of Cygnus coincided with the turning point of the heavens at the moment the Denisovan legacy was handed to the first human societies in southern Siberia 45,000 years ago, catalyzing beliefs in swan ancestry and an understanding of Cygnus as the source of cosmic creation. It also led to powerful ideas involving the Milky Way’s Dark Rift, viewed as the Path of Souls and the sky-road shamans travel to reach the sky-world. He explores how their sound technology and ancient cosmologies were carried into the West, flowering first at Göbekli Tepe and then later in Egypt’s Nile Valley. Collins shows how the ancient belief in Cygnus as the source of creation can also be found in many other cultures around the world, further confirming the role played by the Denisovan legacy in the genesis of human civilization. The Cygnus Key - Inner Traditions Online Bookstore ANCIENT MYSTERIES “The Cygnus Key is the new astronomical paradigm that shines light on the primal awakening of human consciousness, sparked by the discovery of precession cycles, sound acoustics, and number cosmology.” --BARBARA HAND CLOW, author of Awakening the Planetary Mind and Revelations of the Aquarian Age Built at the end of the last ice age around 9600 BCE, Göbekli Tepe in southeast Turkey was designed to align with the constellation of the celestial swan, Cygnus--a fact The Cygnus Key: The Denisovan Legacy, Göbekli Tepe, and ... Download The Cygnus Key: The Denisovan Legacy, Göbekli Tepe, and the Birth of Egypt or any other file from Books category. HTTP download also available at fast speeds. 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__label__cc	0.58755	0.41245	The Unapologetic Nerd Celebrate your inner nerd Monotype Run Articles Tag Archives: Superman Batman Battle for the Saturday Morning Cartoon Supreme Leader Channel Saturday morning cartoons had been a staple for many people’s childhood. Their prominence from the 60s up until last year is something that many people growing up in America remember. And it’s easy to see why! It’s Saturday morning, you are one of the few people up in your household, there’s no school going on and your favorite cartoons are on. Just sit in front of the boob tube and boom, watch some awesome cartoons. While doing research for this article (i.e., looking through Wikipedia), I read that Saturday morning cartoons began to decline in the 1990s and 2000s and finally ended in 2014. Could have fooled me! The cartoons I watched in the late 90s and early 2000s were great. True, this wasn’t the era of the late 80s and early 90s where you had classics like He-Man, Tiny Toons, Transformers, and so forth, but we had our fair share of cartoons that we can be proud to say we watched. Yep, proud to have watched. From http://legionariolusitano.tumblr.com/post/77142487671/dont-forget-to-brush-your-teeth And these great Saturday morning cartoons were not limited to just one channel. They were spread out through the local channels and reaching those who did not have cable. Now, cable channels are credited for the disappearance of Saturday morning cartoons but the ironic part is that I never really watched cartoons on either Nickelodeon or Cartoon Network. Nickelodeon had cartoons on weekday nights while Cartoon Network went all in on Friday nights. They were relatively tame on Saturday mornings. As such, I turned to channels that I would otherwise not visit. ABC, The WB, and Fox. These three channels battled to be the Saturday Morning Cartoon Supreme Leader Channel. They had a unique line up of cartoons that were enjoyable to watch. Whether it be old reruns or new cartoons, they had the ammo to satisfy your cartoony desires. But who was the best one?? Who was the Saturday Morning Cartoon Supreme Leader Channel???? Let’s take a look! Now before I go on, I have to say that I’m only looking at cartoons that I watched during that period. As such, this list is going to be very subjective. You have been warned… First up, let’s go ABC with their One Saturday Morning Block! Ah yes, this block had the best opening (see below video). That intro just made you get SO PUMPED UP. I’M SUPER EXCITED. I loved the hell out of that song and its animation. One day, I got the bright idea to record the Saturday morning block and save it for a day when my parents wouldn’t intervene. Sure enough, they invited some friends over one night for bridge and that’s when I whipped it out and played it. Anyway, I would crank up the volume and listen to that song again and again and again (which probably irked my parents but whatever). Hell, you still can’t help but jam to the music. Even the snapshot above brings back nostalgia for me with its colorfully bouncy imagery. So what do we have for our line up? Well, the cartoons that I watched were Pepper Ann, Recess, and Disney’s Doug. Other cartoons on the same channel that I watch if nothing else was on were Teacher’s Pet, Buzz Lightyear, and the Weekenders. Okay, so want to hear something ironic? I believe I read this on the Wikipedia page but many of the cartoons I just listed mainly take place in a school environment. This is funny because the intro song (the one I just talked about) boasted how One Saturday Morning was “five hours of summer” and this is pretty funny considering we’re watching cartoons that take place in school… Image from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recess_(TV_series) Irony beside the point, Pepper Ann, Recess, and Disney’s Doug were considered pretty good in my book. Even though these cartoons took place at school, the characters, humor, and animation made them unique enough that you didn’t really notice it. Plus, they still had fun adventures (especially, ESPECIALLY Recess) even if they were at school. They also kind of took on heavy issues, especially for Disney programs, ever noticed that?? Disney’s Doug had an episode of anorexia once and Pepper Ann had one on training bras. I don’t recall Recess having a heavy episode though it did have those typical children moral tropes that you see. Anyway, if you didn’t notice by now, Recess was my favorite so I’m calling that one as the best cartoon on ABC. Image from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_Kids Next we have Fox which had Fox Kids. Okay, so truth be told, Fox Kids was kind of weak in cartoons early on and didn’t really have anything good until we got to the tail end of the 90s. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers was the only major thing it had going for a while… …then came Fall 1999. With it came two cartoons that I watched which were Monster Rancher but more importantly Digimon. Digimon was what roped me into Fox Kids. I didn’t discover Digimon, and by proxy Fox Kids, until Christmas 1999 when I was waiting for my family to unwrap presents. As I waited patiently in the basement, I turned on the TV and discovered Digimon. The episode that was on was the one where the kids were fighting Andromon. That episode had me hooked and I watched every episode I could find from there on. Power Rangers: Time Force later joined Fox Kids and it remains one of the few Power Rangers (much less live action) shows I watched. I don’t know why I watched that one but I guess this show evolved from a “I guess I’ll watch it” to a “hey this isn’t too bad.” Monster Rancher was nice but God help me if you ask me what it was about cause I don’t remember a damn thing (something with a boy and a wolf, a stone golem, and Mike from Monsters Inc??). Rusty and Big Guy was also an interesting cartoon if I remember correctly, I should check it out again to see if it still holds up. Beast Wars was also good but, surprisingly, I didn’t watch much of that show. A lot of shows, in general, didn’t last very long, sometimes just a season, if that, mainly because they were just not that good or interesting. Remember Angela Anaconda? That was a weird show… Fox Kids was pretty nice and you have to love those promo commercials. Those commercials were so cheesily edited that you just have to adore it. You also have to give a nod to those commercial break jokes/facts. One fact started with “what food would never spoil?” after a few commercials the break would end and it answered “sugar never spoils unless you have water on it.” And of course after I heard that I put water in my family’s sugar container to see what would happen…my parents weren’t probably thrilled with that… Image from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZpboko7tTE Ending this trio channel battle we have The WB via Kids WB. When you think of your typical Saturday morning cartoon lineup, Kids WB probably matches it the best. You have superhero cartoons, Looney Toons-esque cartoons, celebrity cartoons, and anime. These programs were also not subpar and had a nice level of quality to them (well…at least most of them did…). Okay, so you have Animaniacs and Pinky and the Brain going off of the Looney Toons-styled cartoons. You also have the New Adventures of Batman and Superman which was later followed by X-Men: Evolution, Static Shock, Batman Beyond, and the Xeta Project. Of course, you also had Pokemon and Yugioh (which the latter came on as my interest in Saturday morning cartoons began to wane). Perhaps the oddball of the bunch was Jackie Chan Adventures whose basis sounds so…weird…that you would think it was destined to fail but it defied our expectations and was actually good! The Batman and Superman cartoons were so awesome. I was actually more of a Superman fan when I was a kid so I liked watching his show more than Batman’s. I remember Kids WB had a contest where you had to write in a letter saying which superhero “kicked more booty” and I recalled that my brother and I said Superman while my sister said Batman (fyi, I now think it’s Batman). The string of superhero cartoons that followed were good but I liked the Batman and Superman cartoons better. Pokemon was a definite show to watch but since Pokemon was shown on morning and afternoon weekdays, the pull for it wasn’t as strong as it could have been. However, they would premiere special episodes (e.g., Indigo League Championship) only on Saturdays and that was a very good reason to watch them. Yugioh’s more mature (I guess that’s the right word for it) anime appealed to my preteen persona so I would stick around to watch that show before I finally stopped watching cartoons. I already wrote an article on Jackie Chan Adventures but I should at least give it a mention. This show should have, by all rights, failed and I’m glad it didn’t. The premise of the show sounds almost like a direct parody of other celebrity cartoons similar to Mike Tyson Mysteries. But the show was great as it established a mystical world setting, humorous characters, and Jackie Chan-styled fights. After the Batman and Superman show ended, I would go to Kids WB mainly for this show. That’s how appealing it was. Alright, so, in the end, which channel can claim to be the Saturday Morning Cartoon Supreme Leader Channel??? After carefully reviewing the three channels I’m giving it to Kids WB! Unlike FoxKids, which mainly had Digimon, and One Saturday Morning, which had a rather narrow focus of show settings, Kids WB had a diverse selection of shows that appealed to a wide range of audiences. These shows were great and the channel offered a variety of characters, settings, and animation styles that really made it hard to best. And, let’s be honest here, Kids WB arsenal was Batman, Superman, Animaniacs, and Pokémon. That’s entertainment gold. So, what do you guys think? I know I didn’t hit all of the cartoons for each block but there’s just way too many to list! Which channel did you watch the most of while growing up and what were your favorite Saturday Morning cartoons? I would love to hear your opinions! 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__label__wiki	0.823282	0.823282	ISS and Aramark staff at BEIS to take four days strike action over low pay Contracted out cleaners and caterers at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) will take four days’ strike action next week in a dispute over pay and conditions. PCS are fighting for the London Living Wage (LLW) and an end to outsourcing at the department. We have strongly argued that the contractors should pay the LLW and that BEIS should be putting pressure on the contractors to do so. We believe the scandal of low pay and poor conditions is caused by outsourcing and we are campaigning to bring these services back in-house. The upcoming strike action follows numerous reports of PCS members working for ISS who have experienced issues around pay, including underpayments, incorrect payments and in some cases no wages at all. This situation led to a foodbank being set up by the union branch to help workers in need. Speaking ahead of the planned action, PCS General Secretary Mark Serwotka said: “The contractors ISS and Aramark have behaved disgracefully in their treatment of hard working cleaners and caterers. “To rub salt into the wounds, ISS has also been guilty of gross mismanagement of the contract, by not paying staff on time and in some cases not paying staff at all. “This has led to some of our members not being able to get to work due to lack of wages and having to rely on a foodbank, set up by the local PCS branch at BEIS. “This strike action will send a clear message to the contractors and the BEIS management that we will not stand by as a union while workers are treated so appallingly. “We will campaign vigorously to win and we are not ruling out further strike action in other parts of BEIS across the country.” PCS has also said it is planning to ballot other areas of ISS if the company does not change course. Show support for the strikers Join the picket lines outside 1 Victoria Street on 21 and 23 May from 7.30–10.30am. There is a joint rally with our Interserve Foreign and Commonwealth Office members, who are also on strike next week, planned for 11.30am on Tuesday (21 May) by the statue in King Charles Street with guest speakers to be confirmed. You can support the workers on social media using the hashtags: #LivingWage #PCSstrike Please donate to the strike fund and send messages of support to leeds@pcs.org.uk	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1863
__label__wiki	0.766467	0.766467	イタリア：プロディ中道左派政権、辛うじて存続へ　DICO法案は廃案の危機 Posted on Fri, Mar. 02, 2007 Prodi wins reprieve in Italy ALESSANDRA RIZZO ROME - Romano Prodi's center-left government has a new lease on life. But if the past nine months are any indication, his allies will not make it easy for him. Since taking power in May, his fractious coalition has bickered over everything from Italy's international commitments to rights for unmarried couples. Last week Prodi resigned after his allies failed to support him in a Senate vote on foreign policy, including the country's military presence in Afghanistan. But the Italian president asked the premier to stay on and test his majority in votes of confidence in parliament. If a government loses a vote of confidence it must resign. Prodi faced his toughest test earlier this week when he survived a vote of confidence in the Senate, which is almost evenly split between the center-left and the conservative opposition. He faces another vote in the Chamber of Deputies on Friday but it was expected to be little more than a formality as his allies have a comfortable majority in the lower house. Although the government's immediate survival appeared guaranteed, its long-term stability is fraught with obstacles. Skepticism remains over what Prodi can accomplish with a coalition that stretches from Communists to Christian Democrats and commands only a slim parliamentary majority. "Do we need a government that must watch its back constantly, that cannot deal with issues unless it tiringly debates them and often reaches a compromise that is the lowest common denominator among various positions?" said Sergio Romano, a leading political commentor. Several divisive issues await the government. A Cabinet plan to legalize unmarried couples, including homosexual ones, appears to have been sacrifed to safeguard government stability. The government-proposed legislation has irked the Vatican and angered Catholic politicians in the bloc. Prodi dropped mention of the proposal in a 12-point plan that serves as the new government platform - an apparent nod to Catholic politicians courted by the center-left to broaden the coalition. The premier did make a brief mention of the issue in a Senate speech, but only to say it was now up to parliament to decide on the matter. Gay right activists have planned a demonstration next week in Rome to push for the legislation, and the protest is likely to draw coalition officials and foment the controversy. Afghanistan, where Italy has 1,800 troops, remains a touchy issue. Some radical leftist senators maintain their opposition to the military deployment and say they will vote against an upcoming measure to refinance the mission there. Prodi may have to rely on help from Berlusconi, who has said his center-right forces would back the measure. A reform of Italy's onerous pension system and the planned construction of a high-speed train connecting Turin and Lyon, France, are also potentially divisive issues. Moody's Investors Service predicted Prodi's survival, but said this week that the government's efforts for reform would be compromised. On a brighter note for Prodi, the government is expected to be able to continue opening up sectors of the economy to more competition. Previous rounds of liberalizations were pushed through despite fierce opposition from targeted categories, even though in some cases they were watered down. Prodi credited his government's action for helping the country's slow recovery from a zero-growth economy. "Our strategy is bearing the fruit we had hoped for," Prodi told lawmakers shortly before Friday's vote of confidence. "We are not going to stop. This is the right path." Italy's economy expanded last year at its fastest pace since 2000, according to government statistics released Thursday. Gross domestic product rose 1.9 percent in 2006, compared with just 0.1 percent the previous year - but still below the euro-zone average of 2.7 percent. << Abe Rejects Jap... Prime Minister ... >>	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1869
__label__wiki	0.841697	0.841697	Dave Burrell Preview \| 26m 27s Distinguished composer-pianist Dave Burrell says he performs because 'it's the only thing he knows how to do.' And he does it brilliantly. His compositions have roots in blues, gospel tradition, and free jazz. A musician-in-residence at the Rosenbach Museum & Library, Dave Burrell performs new compositions at the Rosenbach of early American settlements of what is now the state of Oregon. Preview: John Oates I In this episode, John explores traditional American roots music Preview \| 30s Preview: John Oates II In this episode, John reveals the stories behind some of the Hall & Oates hits Preview: Southern Culture on the Skids SCOTS have always embodied a raucous, good natured take on the culture of the South Preview: Doug Stone Country music legend, Doug Stone is a Grammy nominated, platinum selling artist. Preview: Coco Montoya Blues guitarist and vocalist, Coco Montoya performs with blistering soul and flair. Preview: Jerry Douglas Jerry brings his own band to the stage and reveals how his instruments can invoke emotion Preview: Playing for Change Playing For Change is a movement created to inspire and connect the world through music. Preview: Pine Leaf Boys Four time Grammy nominated band is known for playing traditional Cajun and Creole music. Preview: Better Than Ezra Hear the band perform their latest hit “Crazy Lucky” Preview: Chicago II Founding members reveal the stories behind their magnitude of hit songs. Preview: Chicago, Part 1 The four founding members reveal the very beginnings of the group Alejandro Escovedo & The Sensitive Boys Alejandro Escovedo’s music ranges over an emotional depth that embraces all forms of genre Season 11 Season 10 Season 9 Season 8 Season 7 Season 6 Season 5 Season 4 Season 3 Season 2 Season 1 Formerly of the R&B sensation The Fugees, Jean has enjoyed success as a solo artist too. Red Baraat This energetic ensemble plays bhangra by way of Brooklyn. Catching up with one of today's premier guitar players. Stanley Jordan The guitar virtuoso explains his technique. Trevor Gordon Hall This Philly-based instrumentalist writes music that is felt as well as heard. The Cherry Poppin Daddies The band behind "Zoot Suit Riot" talks about their early punk influences. Alternate Routes This socially-conscious band has inspired listeners for over a decade. Steve Earle & The Dukes Exploring the career of this veteran singer-songwriter. Nick Fradiani An American Idol alum returns to the soul of his work. This folk-pop group from Portland includes some uncommon instruments in their songs. Wynonna and the Big Noise Wynonna & The Big Noise perform their red-hot, “vintage yet modern,” rootsy work. The band behind the megahit Semi-Charmed Life on their 20th anniversary tour.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1875
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Day - Day - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Month - Month - January February March April May June July August September October November December Year - Year - 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950 1949 1948 1947 1946 1945 1944 1943 1942 1941 1940 1939 1938 1937 1936 1935 1934 1933 1932 1931 1930 1929 1928 1927 1926 1925 1924 1923 1922 1921 1920 1919 1918 1917 1916 1915 1914 1913 1912 1911 1910 VERIFY AGE Live in London Release Date 08 March 2019 Triple Vinyl LP In October of 2018, ten years after the launch of their hit HBO series, musical comedians Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement returned to HBO for the all-new comedy special. Live in London was taped before a live audience at the Eventim Apollo and featured the Conchords performing songs from the sold-out UK and Ireland edition of “Flight of the Conchords Sing Flight of the Conchords Tour. New Zealanders McKenzie and Clement debuted on HBO in 2005 in an edition of the comedy series “One-Night Stand,” returning to the network in 2007 for the debut season of their acclaimed, Emmy-nominated series “Flight of the Conchords,” which followed fictionalized versions of their lives in New York City. The duo also signed a worldwide deal with Sub Pop Records for their recorded music, going on to release the Grammy-winning EP, The Distant Future in 2007, followed by two full-length albums - their self-titled debut in 2008, and I Told You I Was Freaky in 2009. The Conchords have also enjoyed individual success. Clement’s film credits include the “Rio” movies, “Men in Black 3,” “What We Do in the Shadows” and “The BFG,” and he's also been seen in his role in FX’s “Legion.” McKenzie was the music supervisor for “The Muppets,” which won him an Academy Award® for Best Original Song for “Man or Muppet,” and “Muppets Most Wanted. 1 Father and Son 2 Band Reunion 3 Iain and Deanna 4 Inner City Pressure 5 New Zealand Symphony Orchestra 6 Summer of 1353 7 Complimentary Muffin 8 Stana 9 Stuck in a Lift 10 Foux du Fafa 11 Seagull 12 Mutha'uckas - Hurt Feelings 13 One More Anecdote 14 Back on the Road 15 Thank You London 16 Bowie 17 Bus Driver 18 Tuning 19 Robots 20 Shady Rachel 21 Carol Brown bonus track not included in the TV special 22 The Most Beautiful Girl (In The Room) bonus track not included in the TV special Grab 10% off your first order by signing up to hear about limited editions, collectors editions and recommended releases! 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__label__wiki	0.685928	0.685928	March 31, 2018 @ 5:55pm » Dan Lyons This School Is The Likely Favorite To Land Syracuse’s 4-Star Transfer OMAHA, NE - MARCH 23: The Syracuse Orange mascot "Otto the Orange" performs during the first half in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional between the Duke Blue Devils and the Syracuse Orange at CenturyLink Center on March 23, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Forward Matthew Moyer, a former four-star recruit, is leaving Syracuse after his redshirt freshman season. Today’s big coaching news could mean one school is a big favorite to land him. Moyer missed his true freshman season to injury. This year, he played in most games for the Orange, but his role fluctuated throughout the year. He’s a talented player, and by all accounts, a very good teammate, so there’s no surprise that Moyer has drawn a ton of attention as a transfer. On Friday, his mother revealed the eight schools that have reached out and are being considered. Via Syracuse.com: Already, she has narrowed a list to eight schools, some of which initially recruited her son. Those schools: Xavier, Vanderbilt, Stanford, Kansas State, Iowa, Creighton, Alabama and Iowa State. The Moyers are attempting to set up a visit to Vanderbilt. And they are awaiting word on who will replace Chris Mack at Xavier. (Mack recently took the Louisville job.) That last note could wind up being a big one. Today, Xavier announced the promotion of associate head coach Travis Steele. The Travis Steele hire could very well mean that Xavier is the favorite to land Matthew Moyer. Moyer is a native of Columbus, Ohio. As you’d imagine, as one of the top players in the state a few years ago, Mack, Steele, and the Xavier staff was very interested in him. Moyer’s mother told Syracuse.com that they have a very good relationship with Steele. From Donna Ditota’s report: The Moyers forged a “good relationship” with Xavier coaches and if Mack’s assistant, Travis Steele, succeeds Mack at Xavier, the Moyers will visit there, too. Matt Moyer can take up to five official visits before settling on a school. “If Travis gets the job,” Annette Moyer said, “we’d immediately set up a visit. We were close to Travis and to Chris Mack.” She stopped short of saying that Xavier would become the front-runner. That note certainly makes it seem as thought it could be the case, though. [Syracuse.com] Filed Under: College Hoops, News, Syracuse, Xavier About Dan Lyons Dan is an Editor at The Spun. 1 NFL Owner Reportedly ‘Covets’ QB Joe Burrow The 5 Coaches Who Earned The Biggest Bonuses In 2019 Deion Sanders Questions Comment By South Carolina Baseball Coach Breaking: Eli Manning Reportedly Decides On NFL Future	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1886
__label__wiki	0.736361	0.736361	THE SYMPHONY OF ROCK Your Source for the Latest & Greatest in Rock Music! Life's a symphony. Let it rock!! New Song of the Week: THE MILLION REASONS – ‘Secrets’ “We wanted to surprise people with a darker, heavier song than expected." by M. Perez-Vega Chicago rock outfit The Million Reasons has been a favorite indie band of mine ever since I first heard their magnificent song “Dizzy” almost exactly one year ago today. I featured the song on this blog, and loved it so much it ended up at #10 on my list of Top 100 Songs of 2018. They followed “Dizzy” with another fantastic single “Battle of Sound” in early November 2018, along with a humorously charming video. The guys now return with a brand new single “Secrets“, which finds them taking a somewhat darker tone than their previous songs. Drummer Colin Dill explained: “We wanted to surprise people with a darker, heavier song than expected. We are all a little angry about the current state of affairs and this song represents letting people into the frustration that can be hidden deep down.” Besides Dill, The Million Reasons is comprised of Scott Nadeau (lead vocals), Ken Ugel (guitar), Mike Nichols (guitar), and Jason Cillo (bass). They’re all phenomenal musicians, consistently delivering arresting melodies, killer riffs, tight rhythms and powerful vocals. “Secrets” was produced by guitarist Ken Ugel along with Adam Beck, and mixed by Ugel and mastered by Nick Stetina. The song starts off with a somber, bluesy guitar riff, moody bass line and pounding drum beat as Scott sings the first verse with his beautiful, understated vocals: It’s hard to keep the days in line And it’s hard to tell the time When your mind is far away from here When the light begins to fall And your thoughts begin to stall What do you do to entertain yourself? Follow me a little deeper, and I’ll show you all my secrets that I keep inside Follow me a little deeper, and I’ll show you all my secrets in this state of mind Suddenly, Scott’s vocals erupt into an angry wail as the music intensifies with a barrage of gnarly and distorted guitars, chugging bass and tumultuous drums. He passionately rails against the current socioeconomic conditions in America (and elsewhere) that keep a sizable percentage of the population stuck in financial limbo: Welcome to the modern age Where there’s no jobs, no decent wage But that’s OK You can have some debt for free All the problems of today (They) never seem to go away And the light Is still so far from me The song ends on a bombastic note, driving home the frustration and anger the band feels about this subject with powerful ferocity. It’s another winning song from The Million Reasons, offering further evidence that they’re an immensely talented band who are skilled at producing exceptional music with compelling and relatable lyrics. I love these guys, and look forward to hearing more from them soon. Catch The Million Reasons at one of these upcoming shows: July 19 – Beat Kitchen, Chicago August 3 – Wedgestock 2019, Middlebury, Indiana August 9 – Cubby Bear Wrigleyville, Chicago Connect with The Million Reasons: Facebook / Twitter / Instagram Stream their music: Spotify / Apple Music / Soundcloud / YouTube Purchase: Bandcamp / iTunes / Amazon TagsECLECTIC MUSIC LOVER • JEFF ARCHULETA • SECRETS • THE MILLION REASONS About M. Perez-Vega Michelle is an award-winning professional journalist/managing editor/editor whose career has spanned more than 30 years with many notable national and international publications. She is married to an Episcopal priest who thinks it is awesome what his significant other does for a living. thesymphonyofrock.wordpress.com 1 comment on “New Song of the Week: THE MILLION REASONS – ‘Secrets’” EclecticMusicLover Thanks for sharing this Michelle!	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1887
__label__wiki	0.598631	0.598631	Chicago Arts and Culture, Curated Architecture Chicago Plus Brooklyn Vegan Chicago Chirp Radio Loud Loop Press Miss Modernist Pop 'stache Pop Matters The Minimal Beat Theater Loop VAM Magazine Wonderful Cinema Chicago’s Youth Orchestra Rides Winged Creatures to Sunday’s Grammys Review: Shattered Globe’s Sheepdog Tells an All-Too-Familiar Story About Police Shootings 13 Video Games We’re Looking Forward to the Most in 2020 Review: Star Wars: Battlefront 2 Strikes Back Review: Dudok Quartet Amsterdam Gave an Inspired Performance Review: The Gulf by About Face Theatre—Two Women Stuck in a Relationship—and a Fishing Boat Review: Cherry Glazerr Rocks the House at Lincoln Hall Review: Aiming to Inspire, Troop Zero is Far Too Twee Review: The Tragic Trajectory of Sisters, Invisible Life is a Sweeping Mid-Century Drama Review: Sunday Evening Is an Entertaining Debut for Rose Valley Theatre Group Review: Surprisingly Layered, Musical Smallfoot Is Still Forgettable By Steve Prokopy on September 28, 2018 • ( 1 Comment ) In a completely unexpected turn in the animation world, the latest work from Karey Kirkpatrick (Over the Hedge, and a credited screenwriter on Chicken Run) and co-director Jason Reisig seems to be a film that dares its audience to question its religious beliefs, whatever they may be. Smallfoot is the story of a Yeti named Migo (voiced by Channing Tatum), who lives as part of a larger Yeti society in the Himalayas, on the top of a mountain so high that clouds separate the peak from the prying eyes of any human below. In fact, the Yetis’ contact with humans is so infrequent, their belief system dictates that the existence of the “smallfoot” is purely a myth. Image courtesy of Warner Bros Pictures At the core of Smallfoot is the idea of why certain belief systems are put into place and how a small group of rebellious Yetis seek to understand why they are being lied to about so many parts of their very daily existence. This sets up Migo as the Yeti who asks too many questions, especially after he accidentally get catapulted beyond the boundaries of his home and runs into Percy (James Corden), a reality TV show nature host desperate for a ratings booster. The two come face to face after Percy’s plane crashes near the Yeti village, and although they only glimpse each other, it’s enough to send Migo back home with stories that seem in direct contradiction with the teachings of his people’s all-knowing Stonekeeper (Common), who literally wears small stone tablets all over his body, each one inscribed with a valuable “truth” about the world that no Yeti is allowed to question or defy. But when Migo does continue to question the stones, he is banished from the village, setting him on a quest to prove what he saw and be allowed to return. Smallfoot also features the voice talent of Danny DeVito as Migo’s father, whose job is to bang a large gong with his head every morning to summon the sun—another myth explained by the stones and called into question when the dad misses the gong one morning and the sun still rises. By now, I’m guessing most of you know that Zendaya is Meechee, but what you might not know is that she is both the daughter of the Stone keeper and the leader of the SES (Smallfoot Evidentiary Society), which not only believes that the Smallfoot exist but they help Migo prove it. Gina Rodriguez and LeBron James play the other members of the society, who sneak down to a nearby human town to find Percy and bring him back to their village. There are some fun jokes about the two species not speaking each others’ languages and attempting a rough form of communication. Oh, and did I mention that Smallfoot is a musical? I probably didn’t because the songs are so generic and forgettable that I almost forgot they were a part of this. But if you’re hankering to hear Tatum or Zendaya sing or Common (Oscar. Winner. Common.) rap a foreboding tune about why the messages of the stones are important and why some of the lies they tell are necessary, well, you’ve come to the right ‘toon. There’s nothing inherently wrong about the movie. It’s a bit splashy and in your face with its humor and performances, and there’s something unexpectedly subversive about its messages. I’m genuinely curious how that will fly with parents and children. Most of the voice actors are fun and chipper, but it feels like a work that’s spending too much effort pandering to younger audience members. The ideas about ratings-driven TV and generating views online already feel dated, and an hour after I saw the film, I was having trouble remembering what exactly it was about. If you’re looking for a movie in which to drop the kids off while you go see something good, this is probably a safe bet. But don’t be surprised if they come out of it no longer believing in God. Fair warning. Did you enjoy this post? Please consider supporting Third Coast Review’s arts and culture coverage by becoming a patron. Choose the amount that works best for you, and know how much we appreciate your support! Categories: Film, Review, Screens Tagged as: Channing Tatum, Common, danny devito, Smallfoot, Zendaya Review: How Puppies Become Guide Dogs In Wonderfully Warm-Hearted Pick Of The Litter Review: Music, Booze and a Big Heart in Story of Blaze Smallfoot says: Beneath the easy slapstick, there’s a timely moral too: Don’t fear the unknown, embrace it. 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__label__cc	0.517864	0.482136	This Ruthless World Adventures in absurdity Real-Life Twin Peaks Is A Town In France: A Halloween Post Bear with me, Dear Reader. At the risk of arousing the ire of other Twin Peaks fans, I will add my own far-fetched fan theory as this year’s Halloween post. For what it’s worth, some of these thoughts have swirled in my mind since the first season of Twin Peaks (so, for decades), even before I knew of the existence of the French town I mention in the title. In the spirit holiday, please be patient and indulge me. There is a small town in southern France called Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, named after a spring near which this tiny settlement was founded in the mists of deep antiquity, the source of the river Sorgue. It is located in a rugged mountainous region about forty kilometers east of Avignon. “Vaucluse” is a corruption of Latin Vallis Clausa, or “closed valley”. As you drive into this town — should you wish to visit such an out-of-the-way place — the “closed valley” becomes more and more like a deep canyon, the road and the burbling Sorgue bounded by vertical cliffs, into which nature carved numerous caves, and man actual dwellings. At the end of the road, there is a cul-de-sac in which the town sits, cradled by brooding mountains. Tourists largely bypass Fontaine-de-Vaucluse. There is not much here of interest to people who get around by huge bus — no Roman amphitheater, no massive fortress, no baronial chateau. There is only an obligatory medieval church, a row of waterside cafes, some pastel-colored houses and a ruined castle looming over the town. It’s not a remarkable-looking town, nor a bustling one. Just a sleepy, picturesque French town at the end of a road, its beauty rendered somber by the severe mountains around it. There are only two things that earn Fontaine-de-Vaucluse a passing mention in some guidebooks: an occasional fishing derby, and a small museum on the site of a since-vanished house that was once occupied by the immensely celebrated 14th-century Italian poet Petrarch. From the time when I started watching Twin Peaks as a teenager, I played with the idea that the show is Lynch’s homage to Petrarch. It’s in the name of its first young murder victim, the girl who is always dead, yet exerts an immense gravitational force on the living, particularly the protagonist. Laura Palmer — what an evocative name it is! A name that, I’m sure, Lynch didn’t pick by accident. Believe me, Reader, no serious auteur names a dead woman “Laura” unless he’s trying to say something. That’s doubly so if he also names her Palmer. Petrarch dedicated some of his most poignant poetry to a Laura, a girl he once saw in a church in Avignon and fell in love with. According to tradition, that woman was Laura de Noves. We know almost nothing about her aside from the useless (in this case, at any rate) factoid that she was a distant ancestress of Marquis de Sade. She was of gentle birth, she married young, she was virtuous, she had a passel of kids, she died of plague at thirty-eight — that’s pretty much all we know of her. No contemporaneous portrait of her is known to exist. According to Petrarch, she was blond. Petrarch likely interacted very little with Laura de Noves, if at all. Medieval upper-class love — obligatorily, for another man’s wife — was by design solitary, contemplative, inward-looking; and usually chaste. Nevertheless, so devastated was he by her passing in 1348, he bought an estate not far from her hometown, in what is today Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, in order to be close to her resting place. He lived there for the next fifteen years. Petrarch’s sketch of Vaucluse, later renamed Fontaine-de-Vaucluse All this — Laura’s death, Petrarch’s seclusion in a remote town in the Vaucluse Mountains — took place amid the boundless devastation of the Black Death, Europe’s first, and deadliest, epidemic of the bubonic plague. It swept through southwestern Europe like a demonic force, wiping out at least a third, and perhaps as much as half, of the population. People died of the disease itself, leaving no one to farm, and with fields untilled, and crops rotting, still more people died of hunger. To those still clinging to life in that age — of faith, of superstition, of omens and religious heterodoxy — this invisible killer of multitudes, the open mass graves overflowing with corpses, the towns suddenly grown eerily quiet save for the cries of starving cattle, the forests teeming with feral hogs, felt like the end of civilization and the advent of the Apocalypse. Against this backdrop of expiring humanity, Petrarch composed poetry of immense longing and expressiveness, dedicated to Laura. She did not exist as a real person. Rather, she was an idea, a muse, an obsession, an anchor in a world gone dark and mad, exhausted by the immense evil force bearing down upon it. This notion did not escape even Petrarch’s contemporaries, nor the subsequent generations of readers. I mentioned that Laura de Noves is the Laura of Petrarch’s poetry according to tradition. I included that qualifier because there has always been some doubt whether Petrarch’s Laura was a real woman of flesh and blood at any point, or whether she was only an anthropomorphization of glory, of the laurels of Classical Antiquity that Petrarch attained with his art, his poetic alter ego. Notice the parallels between Petrarch in this story and Dale Cooper in Lynch’s. Cooper is not a poet, but he is a survivor in a world full of unexplainable evil that cannot be grasped by the human mind. He’s never known Laura Palmer as a real person. She is not a real character, but his obsession, his muse if you will, whose shattered innocence so consume him that she, in death, comes to define his life. His obsession with her does not end with solving her murder. He lingers in Twin Peaks, and for much of the show, including the third season, his pursuit of justice for Laura Palmer (if not Laura Palmer herself) is an intensely introspective exercise. “Laura” is for laurels, and “Palmer” — an old Crusader name — is for palms. One is a symbol of earthly glory, borne out of pagan Classical antiquity; the other a sacred religious symbol of eternal life. In the name of Laura Palmer, the two are intertwined. And wouldn’t you know it, Petrarch also put laurels and palms together in his Il Canzoniere: Now pity brings me not the palm, or laurel, but the peaceful olive and clear weather, dries my tears, and wishes me still to live. When my gentle comforter to grant some peace to my weary life settles herself on the left edge of my bed with her sweet wise reasoning, I grow pale at her pity and my fear, saying: “O happy soul! where have you come from?” She takes a little branch of palm and one of laurel from her lovely breast and says, “From the serene heavenly empyrean and those sacred places I moved, and came alone, to bring solace.” the palm is victory, and I, still young conquered myself and the world: the laurel signifies triumph, of which I am worthy, by grace of that lord who gave me strength (359 again) Laura Palmer is a quest born of a memory, much of it fantasized, an internal quest both glorious and sacred, for a man to find his meaning. You can find many pictures of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, but pictures don’t convey what can only be experienced. The curved mountain hugging this town casts shadows and makes the afternoon light soft and strange. The caves, of an evening, look out onto the bridge, the little square, and the cafes like enormous all-seeing black eyes. The mountains give this town eerie echoes and barely perceptible sounds in the quiet air, like spirits rustling by. In the winter, when the waters are low, the spring just outside the town falls and bares its source — a dark and ominous cave. According to legend, it was once the home of a demonic serpentine spirit called Coulobre. Luckily, she was chased away by Saint Veranus, a native of Vaucluse and a bishop of Cavaillon (died c. 590). Happy Halloween. Click to share on GoogleReader (Opens in new window) Posted in culture, Halloween, history, literature, television, travel and tagged Avignon, David Lynch, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, Laura, Laura Palmer, Petrarch, Twin Peaks 2 thoughts on “Real-Life Twin Peaks Is A Town In France: A Halloween Post” ergozen on October 31, 2019 at 1:43 pm said: Not only are you a superb legal analyst and political demystifier nonpareil, but also a tremendous literary critic. An excellent article! In honor of Petrarch and Halloween, I will find some of his poetry online and read it today in between passing out sugar bombs to the costumed urchins parading in their scary attire. (I wonder if there are any anecdotes of Lynch visiting Fontaine-de-Vaucluse?) Amused on October 31, 2019 at 9:53 pm said: Thanks! I am so glad you enjoyed it. Happy Halloween! 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__label__wiki	0.56539	0.56539	Beat the Humidity this Summer with 5 Hacks this Summer 07:52 PM, Feb 2 International Day of Yoga 2017 Qatar severed off by seven countries and has been alleged of supporting terrorism 10:54 PM, Jun 7 What Pakistan is to India, North Korea is to America and China wants status quo 11:54 AM, Apr 27 According to Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif Pakistan will be recognised as a "minorities-friendly country" Pakistan’s Babur 3 Submarine Launch Cruise Missile Could be a BIG DUD U.S rejects Pakistan’s demand to mediate Indus Waters Treaty UK Parliamentarians not happy with aid to Pakistan Pakistan jittery with Donald Trump Victory but should India be happy? 03:45 PM, Nov 11 Nawaz Sharif asking military to fight terrorists is Hogwash SKYSLIDE- A slide for the brave In World 03:15 PM, Jul 18 SKYSLIDE- A slide for the brave UTS Team An outstanding iconic experience for those who can dare to slide nearly 1000 feet high up in the sky. Wanna does something crazy, take a ride on a slide 1000 foot up high. Don’t believe it? This is absolutely awesome craziness. Since 1989, the 1018 foot tall U.S. Bank tower has held the title of the tallest skyscraper in the west of Chicago. And now, a new feature’s added to it- a 45-foot long slide nearly 1000 feet above downtown Los Angeles- The Skyslide. Mind you this is not for the faint of heart. The Skyslide, is an outdoor glass slide, that opens on the 70th floor of the US Bank Tower and allows the sliders to slide across the city and down to an outdoor platform on the 69th floor. The Skyslide is a fully enclosed glass slide which is forty-five feet long, with approximately 4 feet wide of only glass 11/4 inches (3.2 cm) thick, but its strong enough to withstand hurricane-force winds and even a powerful earthquake. The ride itself takes only four seconds to complete, however, the riders describe it both terrifying and exhilarating. The riders climb on to a mat and an attendant helps them to inch forward to the mouth of the slide. The ride costs $8 (? 543) but is an experience like no other. John Gamboa, senior vice president of OUE America, the Singapore-based real estate firm that bought the tower three years ago for $367 million, is the proud owner of the SkySlide. The vision was to create something equally iconic for an already iconic building. Visitors will experience unparalleled views from the Skyslide in a whole new way as they glide down from the 70th floor to the 69th floor of the bank tower. In addition to the Skyslide was also created an Observation Deck, offering some of the city’s best views, even on a smoggy day. It is the tallest open air observation deck perched nearly 1000 feet above downtown Los Angeles. It boasts of an unmatched 2800 square feet outdoor space . But the fun doesn’t end here, there is more. There is also a Digital Interactive Level that features a variety of elements for its visitors for them to enjoy a dynamic technology experience. There is 360 degree Digital Topography Wall of Los Angeles that will have the information on landmarks, neighborhoods, and other points of interest. The Infinity Mirror creates reflections upon reflections on to the Silhouette wall which uses pixels to create reflective images based on the movements of the bodies. These exhibits were specifically designed by the OUE Skyspace LA is sure to enrich the visitors with an amazing and dynamic experience to be enjoyed again and again.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1904
__label__cc	0.728372	0.271628	A big weekend of volleyball…after a big weekend of volleyball September will be a big month for volleyball for UTS. World Championship Qualifier On the 6-8th a bunch of nearly 30 supporters made their way down to Canberra for the World Championship Qualifier event featuring our own VolleyRoos, Kazakhstan, Thailand and Kuwait. After 3 days and 6 great games of volleyball, the VolleyRoos come out on top winning all 3 of their games and booking their spot at the World Championships in Poland. We could claim this was in no small part due to the rather noisy (both visually and audibly) support of the UTS Onesie Roos (official supporter name still to be copyrighted) . Australian Volleyball League Saturday the 14th will see the first game of the 2014 Australian Volleyball League season for the UTSSU guys against the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). The game starts at 2:30pm at the UTS Multi-Sports Hall, 745 Harris Street. Should be a good game so get along and support the guys. The team list for the weekend is: Stuart Maycock, Marc Carroll, Mark Ribeiro, Artem Ipatyev, Nathan Healey, Tyler Latu’ila,Samuel Morrison, Luke Carroll, Nathan James Lovett, Kieran Ackhurst, Jason Laffer, Chris Najjar Sydney Volleyball League Finals Sunday the 15th will see the semi finals and the following Sunday the grand finals. Games will be at Homebush Sports Halls as usual. UTS teams will be in action throughout the day in most all divisions so lots of chances to cheer on your teammates. This entry was posted on Wednesday, September 11th, 2013 at 11:39 pm and is filed under News. 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_0123.json.gz/line1906
__label__wiki	0.51769	0.51769	UWCSEA Foundation Blog UWCSEA Endowment The UWC Refugee Initiative 2 Oct 2017 16 Jan 2018 uwcseafoundationnewsblog Supporting Refugee Scholarships to UWC UWCSEA is proud to support the UWC Refugee Initiative and offer a beacon of hope to aspiring young refugees. Our contribution to this significant programme is the Kay Everett Scholarship Fund. We are now witnessing the highest displacement on record. An unprecedented 65.6 million people around the world have been forced from their homes. Among them are nearly 22.5 million refugees, over half of whom are under the age of 18. There are also 10 million stateless people who have been denied a nationality and access to basic rights such as education, healthcare, employment and freedom of movement. * Figures and data from UNHCR Each year UWC aims to offer up to 100 of these young people a unique educational opportunity at one of its schools and colleges around the world. 1. Why UWC? Make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future – The UWC Mission There are currently 17 UWC schools around the world and each one delivers a challenging and transformative educational experience to a diverse range of students, inspiring them to create a more peaceful and sustainable future. The UWC movement was founded in 1962 with the vision of bringing together young people whose experience was of the political conflict of the cold war era, offering an educational experience based on shared learning, collaboration and understanding so that the students would act as champions of peace. All 17 members of the UWC movement remain committed to this goal today, but have expanded our reach to embrace the tensions and conflicts that exist within, as well as between, societies. “UWC has a unique role to play in addressing global challenges by demonstrating the power of education to unite diverse groups of people. The young people we select meet others from all over the world, forming a unique global cohort. Together they will learn not only that they can excel in any field they choose, but also that they can become community leaders and help to find solutions to some of the world’s most intractable problems.” Jens Walterman, Executive Director of UWC International 2. What is UWCSEA doing to help? UWCSEA’s contribution to this significant programme is the establishment of the *UWCSEA Kay Everett Scholarship Fund. This fundraising programme was created by the Class of ’91 in honour of their fellow classmate, Kay Everett, Class of ’91 a humanitarian lawyer who dedicated her career to supporting refugees and individuals of stateless status. Unfortunately, she passed away in 2016, just days before her 25th UWCSEA reunion. A gift of any amount in support of the UWCSEA Kay Everett Scholarship Fund will allow more students of refugee or stateless status to receive a UWC education. 3. Will a refugee scholar come to UWCSEA? Not at present. UWC has successful refugee placement experience with UWC Atlantic College, UWC Mostar, UWC Red Cross Nordic and UWC Dilijan. These Colleges are also closer to where their families may currently be located and there is better access to support systems that have been specifically created to meet the unique needs of refugee and stateless children. 4. How will scholars be selected? UWC currently has 156 National Committees around the World. These volunteer-run committees work with government agencies, local schools and charities to find students that demonstrate great promise and potential. As part of this global network, well-established refugee selections currently exist in Sudan, South Sudan, Palestine, Jordan, Nigeria, Lebanon, Syria and Iraq 5. What has already been achieved? UWC has established a number of very successful donor partnerships to support refugee scholarships, including: 100 Lives (Aurora Humanitarian Initiative) and Near East Foundation aims to fund 100 scholarships over the next 8 years Horizon Foundation, founded in 2004 by Patrick and Kirkland Smulders, provides scholarships for deserving students from the Middle East and Asia The Cognito Foundation identifies the brightest teenagers from the poorest communities in the Middle East and North Africa and gives them scholarships to some of the best academic institutions in the UK including UWC Atlantic. The UWCSEA Kay Everett Scholarship Fund is another giving partnership that will support refugee scholarships. This Scholarship initiative is coordinated by UWCSEA Foundation. For more information contact foundation@uwcsea.edu.sg Tagged Scholarships Published by uwcseafoundationnewsblog View all posts by uwcseafoundationnewsblog Previous postLiteracy Coach enhances reading and writing journey Next postSupporting Staff Professional Development IDEAS Hub UWC Refugee Initiative UWCSEA Foundation Week 2017	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1907
__label__cc	0.678724	0.321276	Starpoint Gemini 2 Preview - Power to Engines WMDogma 1 POSTED: 24 Jan 2014 18:00 A promising start, but you might want to wait before jumping into its Early Access version. TheMadTypist Hmm. Lots of ship types sounds interesting, I loved freelancer but always wished we had access to some of the bigger ships (though the mods that added them ranged from disappointing to entertaining but buggy). The fact some are large enough that you have to manage firing arcs is actually a really encouraging sign, a sort of tall ships in space that I might enjoy. A chance to play something where there's an advantage to giving foes the ol' broadside. And hey! lots of customization means lots of ways to build out a ship to your own preference, which is always a plus and a good way to add lots of variety to the gameplay. The economy also sounds interesting, the static pricing in freelancer was somewhat silly to me and resulted in only a handful of really worthwhile trade runs. I much preferred the Darkstar One system where pricing was based on availability and (if I'm remembering right) the type of system, so you could run a really profitable free-flowing route without needing to bounce between the same two (although this was somewhat defeated by almost every system being roughly the same in Darkstar One, so you weren't really getting lots of different scenery along the way). The likeness to the X series is a little disconcerting to me though, as I sank about 60 hours of gameplay into X3:TC before finally giving up on my little semi-automated space trucker and asteroid mining company because so much of the game had become micromanaging finances and effectively running a business that I never actually felt like I was able to fly for fun. It all became risk/profit calculations and felt more bureaucratic than I like to be in my off time. That, and I was still knocking around in the second fighter I'd captured because all my funds were getting sucked into my freighter fleet. So that comment about grinding credits has me wavering a bit, because there's a difference between scraping it together yourself with diamond runs between space Tokyo and space Germany and go-here-shoot-man missions, a la freelancer, and needing to buy a space business-suit as my experience in the X universe felt. It does sound like it could be a winner once it's out of Early Access, though. I'll have to try to remember the name for the future. Redlin5 This trend of space games... I like it. I will be looking at this more closely when its out of early access. Mausthemighty I don't really like Steam Access. A lot of pages are used to promote these games that are still in development. I wouldn't be against it, if it weren't for the fact you have to pay full price for incomplete games. If you could try the games for free though (like a demo) I would actually try some of these. Now you are paying to be an alpha/beta tester and that doesn't sit right with me. That said, when this game is done I would really like to try it.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1908
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__label__wiki	0.676957	0.676957	The Business of Auto Tent city residents pack belongings as homeless advocates storm Vancouver City Hall Joanne Lee-Young & Dan Fumano Dennis DeGuerre prepares to pack up his tent and belongings. Gerry Kahrmann / 00049760A Only a few tent city residents packing up their belongings at 950 Main St. will be heading to shelters, which several campers described as having unsafe and undesirable conditions. Nobody was saying where they will go next with their air mattresses and sleeping bags stuffed into plastic bags, along with personal items that gave their surroundings of tents and tarps a feeling of home. “No (paint) brush at all. I have no time to grab a brush. I paint with five fingers, each one has a different colour. I start with a mountain first and then see what is lacking,” said tent city resident Varouj Mouralian, 62, describing his paintings done in oil and placed on each side of a friend’s tent. “Don’t have a wall to put it on, so we’ve put it here,” said Mouralian, who had lived in several single-room-occupancy hotels before moving to this tent city some months ago. Earlier this week, the B.C. Supreme Court granted an injunction to evict the homeless campers to the Lum’a Native Housing Society, which holds a lease on the Main Street property from the City of Vancouver and intends to build a social housing project there. The injunction comes into effect Wednesday at noon. “Lots of people have lots of horror stories about shelters. And plus, also me being in a relationship, couples can’t (be) together. It’s girls on one side and boys on another. They monitor us, so it’s like we’re children again,” said Joyce Jackson, 38. “I’m pretty sure it’s maybe only two people from here that are going to shelters.” She and her spouse, Cory Davis, moved from another tent city at 58 West Hastings when the city got an injunction to evict campers from that site in late 2016. “We were promised housing if we went to a shelter, so we went to New Fountain (shelter on West Cordova), but we didn’t like it there. There were (overdoses) every night. Food was weeks old. We had to sleep in the same room with four or five other people. Sometimes we didn’t get to sleep.” Now, “we’re still fighting,” said Jackson. In her last move, she lost “all our clothing and my grandmother’s ashes. There was a break-in in the storage at the shelter.” This time, she is taking along piles of “colouring books and felts. We like to colour. It keeps the stress down.” Joyce Jackson, a resident of the tent city at 950 Main, prepares to pack up and leave after a court ruling evicting the homeless from the site. Gerry Kahrmann / 00049760A “Here, you’re not going to get robbed,” said Dennis DeGuerre, 70, sitting in a makeshift kitchen across from his tent. “There are no fights. I can sleep and not worry that when I wake up, my boots are going to be gone.” At Vancouver City Hall, activists interrupted a regular council meeting, repeatedly chanting: “Our homes can’t wait! Our homes can’t wait.” One of them, Aiyanas Ormond, a staff member with the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users, said: “We’re here as a delegation from the Downtown Eastside, in the midst of the worst housing and homelessness crisis that we’ve ever faced.” They called on city hall to “stop displacing tent cities,” commit to 100 per cent social housing at the 105 Keefer St. site in Chinatown where council recently rejected a condo rezoning application, fund social housing at another site at 58 West Hastings St., and enforce standards of maintenance for private single-room-occupancy hotels. The group occupied the council floor and took the seats of councillors. Longtime activist Jean Swanson of the Carnegie Community Action Project sat in the mayor’s chair, while other member of the group took turns sharing their concerns with the media. The City of Vancouver suspended the live online broadcast of the session, displaying a “Council is in recess” message. Ormond said it has been a few years since activists stormed city hall and interrupted a council meeting, but the housing situation now is “getting to a boiling point.” Other advocates raised concern that as higher levels of government have stepped away from building social housing, cities are increasingly using litigation as a way of tackling homelessness. Court injunctions are being “used as a way of moving the homeless along so that they are less visible, less of a public nuisance,” said housing justice lawyer D.J. Larkin at Pivot Legal Society. “I’m aware of at least seven injunctions in the last three years. That’s just what I am aware of. It’s significant. One of the main frustrations is that this has a lot to do with the province needing to provide housing that is safe to go to, that is more than overnight shelter.” jlee-young@postmedia.com dfumano@postmedia.com Seattle-based Microsoft president touts Cascadia Innovation Corridor Surrey council approves ‘iconic’ highrise project that aims to revitalize Whalley Air France working to lure Canadian business passengers with new jets, more flights — and ... Big losers in Canadian election could be foreign real-estate speculators Don't let the mini-deal fool you: China and the U.S. are still a long way ... Immigrant-fuelled demand is helping to power Canada's housing market	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1910
__label__wiki	0.78379	0.78379	VK7HSE's Ramblings Just my Random Ramblings from a Nobody! Editorial: Gigabytes and gibberish ¹ Post author By Scott Evans THERE is little doubt digital data technology has revolutionised much in our lives. THERE is little doubt digital data technology has revolutionised everything from televisions, cameras and telephones to cars, computers and newspapers. The past 15 years have seen the technology creep into the fabric of life. We are now reliant on it in some way, shape or form. Texting and email have become a part of everyday life. As such, we know it works. We know its advantages. But many of us remain wary of the obsessive computer geek who rants gibberish about the latest technology. Incomprehensible jargon with grand, majestic statements are a cause for mistrust. This is a problem for the federal and state governments in the $43 billion National Broadband Network rollout. Take for example, Tasmanian senator Carol Brown, who says the NBN is the "largest nation-building project in our history". What's that mean exactly? "It will be an enabling platform across the economy, critical for small businesses, future healthcare delivery, the education of our young people and our ability to work cleaner, smarter faster," she says. What's an enabling platform? She goes on to say it will "help drive productivity and increase growth". How? Australian Computer Society president Anthony Wong says the NBN will start a revolution in online services. "Technology underpins all forms of production, transport and communication, and enables the delivery of an enormous range of products and services in eduction, banking, health and entertainment," Mr Wong said. What services? What products? In layman's terms, why would a Midway Point householder connect? This has not been properly explained. We have heard grand statements about the revolution, but, in plain English, how will it change our lives? If people do not understand, they will not connect. NBN Tasmania chairman Doug Campbell predicts fewer than 30 per cent of premises will take up its service in the first few years and industry sources suggest 17 per cent. In December, Telstra offered a million cable customers in Melbourne three-times faster download speeds on a two-year contract (at similar speeds to the NBN), but in the first few months only a few hundred took up the offer. The world's most comprehensive optic-fibre rollout, in South Korea, has attracted only 39 per cent of households. How will it go down in Tassie? The State Government is funding forums statewide to help explain the NBN and the Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania, the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association, the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Tasmanian Small Business Council are promoting its benefits. The Tasmanian public's reaction to the NBN will set the tone for the national rollout. Any perception problems in Scottsdale can be expected to be replicated everywhere from Greendale, in Victoria, to Coffs Harbour, in New South Wales. At this stage — only weeks from the first connections — the information has been far from grounded. Combined with early issues about training and workplace practices, the rollout has got off to a shaky start. With Tony Abbott vowing to wind back the rollout and ready to pounce on the slightest slip, it is imperative it goes to plan — the political survival of the Rudd Government may depend on it. Every Tasmanian home, business, school and hospital is set to get high-speed broadband. That sounds great, but how will that affect Gary and Norm down at the local, or Shane and Barry at the sawmill, or Terry and Sue at the school, or Maria and Dan down on the farm? We need to know. ¹ sourced: themercury.com.au Tags FTTH, ISP provider, Random Ramblings By Scott Evans Linux enthusiast, GEEK and Amateur Radio operator ... NISM ? Cancer survivor of 10 years and counting! ← SpeedTest your ISP → My best friend… Maisie © 2020 VK7HSE's Ramblings	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1911
__label__cc	0.510258	0.489742	Report on Fuego (Guatemala) — December 1977 Natural Science Event Bulletin, vol. 2, no. 12 (December 1977) Managing Editor: David Squires. Fuego (Guatemala) Intermittent black ash emissions and glow Global Volcanism Program, 1977. Report on Fuego (Guatemala) (Squires, D., ed.). Natural Science Event Bulletin, 2:12. Smithsonian Institution. 14.473°N, 90.88°W; summit elev. 3763 m Cloudy weather continued to hamper observations through December, but black ash emission was frequently visible during the day and glow or small incandescent eruptions at night. Brief, intermittent ejection of black ash occurred 20 November and was occasionally visible through clouds 24-28 November. Weak glow during the night of 20 November brightened the next night and was weak again on 22 November. Felt earthquakes on 23 November preceded incandescent tephra ejection during the night. On 29 November, activity had declined to steaming within the crater without night glow, which persisted until the afternoon of 2 December, when felt earthquakes preceded black ash ejection. Intermittent, 5-minute incandescent eruptions were seen that night and more ash was ejected the next morning. Glow was seen on 6 December and weak black ash emission was occasionally visible through the 9th. Visibility was poor during the next 10 days. Black ash was seen on 12 and 14 December, but the volcano was only steaming on the 17th. A glow was observed on 18 December and intermittent black ash puffs were seen during the next 3 days. Ash clouds rose more than 650 m above the crater during the mornings of 22 and 23 December, but activity had weakened by the afternoon of the 23rd. On 24 December, 200-m ash clouds were emitted in the afternoon and there was a glow in the crater at night. The next day, intermittent ash puffs reached 600 m above the crater and incandescent eruptions, accompanied by a small glowing avalanche, occurred at night. Ash puffs continued through 28 December, and small incandescent eruptions were seen that night. Geologic Background. Volcán Fuego, one of Central America's most active volcanoes, is also one of three large stratovolcanoes overlooking Guatemala's former capital, Antigua. The scarp of an older edifice, Meseta, lies between Fuego and Acatenango to the north. Construction of Meseta dates back to about 230,000 years and continued until the late Pleistocene or early Holocene. Collapse of Meseta may have produced the massive Escuintla debris-avalanche deposit, which extends about 50 km onto the Pacific coastal plain. Growth of the modern Fuego volcano followed, continuing the southward migration of volcanism that began at the mostly andesitic Acatenango. Eruptions at Fuego have become more mafic with time, and most historical activity has produced basaltic rocks. Frequent vigorous historical eruptions have been recorded since the onset of the Spanish era in 1524, and have produced major ashfalls, along with occasional pyroclastic flows and lava flows. Information Contacts: P. Newton, Antigua.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1913
__label__wiki	0.55515	0.55515	Vaccine Information: IMOVAX RABIES Sanofi Pasteur Inc. 5 December 2019 IMOVAX RABIES- rabies virus strain pm-1503-3m antigen (propiolactone inactivated) and water Sanofi Pasteur Inc. WISTAR RABIES VIRUS STRAIN PM-1503-3M GROWN IN HUMAN DIPLOID CELL CULTURES The Imovax® Rabies Vaccine produced by Sanofi Pasteur SA is a sterile, stable, freeze-dried suspension of rabies virus prepared from strain PM-1503-3M obtained from the Wistar Institute, Philadelphia, PA. The virus is harvested from infected human diploid cells, MRC-5 strain, concentrated by ultrafiltration and is inactivated by beta-propiolactone. One dose of reconstituted vaccine contains less than 100 mg human albumin, less than 150 mcg neomycin sulfate and 20 mcg of phenol red indicator. Beta-propiolactone, a residual component of the manufacturing process, is present in less than 50 parts per million. The finished, freeze-dried vaccine is provided for intramuscular administration in a single dose vial containing no preservative. After reconstitution, immediately administer the full 1.0 mL amount of vaccine. If it cannot be administered promptly, discard. The potency of one dose (1.0 mL) of Imovax Rabies vaccine is equal to or greater than 2.5 international units of rabies antigen. Pre-exposure immunization High titer antibody responses to the Imovax Rabies vaccine made in human diploid cells have been demonstrated in trials conducted in England (1), Germany (2) (3), France (4) and Belgium. (5) Seroconversion was often obtained with only one dose. With two doses one month apart, 100% of the recipients developed specific antibody, and the geometric mean titer of the group was approximately 10 international units. In the US, Imovax Rabies vaccine resulted in geometric mean titers (GMT) of 12.9 IU/mL at Day 49 and 5.1 IU/mL at Day 90 when three doses were given intramuscularly during the course of one month. The range of antibody responses was 2.8 to 55.0 IU/mL at Day 49 and 1.8 to 12.4 IU at Day 90. (6) The definition of a minimally accepted antibody titer varies among laboratories and is influenced by the type of test conducted. CDC currently specifies a 1:5 titer (complete inhibition) by the rapid fluorescent focus inhibition test (RFFIT) as acceptable. The World Health Organization (WHO) specifies a titer of 0.5 IU. Post-exposure immunization Post-exposure efficacy of Imovax Rabies vaccine was successfully proven during clinical experience in Iran in which six 1.0 mL doses were given on days 0, 3, 7, 14, 30, and 90, in conjunction with antirabies serum. Forty-five persons severely bitten by rabid dogs and wolves received Imovax Rabies vaccine within hours of and up to 14 days after the bites. All individuals were fully protected against rabies. (7) Studies conducted by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have shown that a regimen of 1 dose of Rabies Immune Globulin (RIG) and 5 doses of HDCV induced an excellent antibody response in all recipients. Of 511 persons bitten by proven rabid animals and so treated, none developed rabies. (8) Do not inject Imovax Rabies vaccine in the gluteal area as there have been reports of possible vaccine failure when the vaccine has been administered in this area. Presumably, subcutaneous fat in the gluteal area may interfere with the immune response to human diploid cell rabies vaccine (HDCV). (9) (10) For adults and older children, Imovax Rabies vaccine should be administered in the deltoid muscle. For infants and younger children, the anterolateral aspect of the thigh is also acceptable, depending on age and body mass (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION). IMOVAX RABIES Indications and Usage Imovax Rabies is a vaccine indicated for pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis against rabies. Imovax Rabies vaccine is approved for use in all age groups. 1. Rationale of treatment Physicians must evaluate each possible rabies exposure. Local or state public health officials should be consulted if questions arise about the need for prophylaxis. (11) The following factors should be considered before antirabies prophylaxis is initiated. Species of biting animal Rabid bats have been documented in the 49 continental states, and bats are increasingly implicated as important wildlife reservoirs for variants of rabies virus transmitted to humans. Transmission of rabies virus can occur from minor, seemingly underappreciated or unrecognized bites from bats (see Table 2). (11) Wild Terrestrial Carnivores Raccoons, skunks, and foxes are the terrestrial carnivores most often infected with rabies in the United States. Suggestive clinical signs of rabies among wildlife cannot be interpreted reliably. All bites by such wildlife should be considered possible exposures to rabies virus. Post-exposure prophylaxis should be initiated as soon as possible following exposure to such wildlife, unless the animal is available for diagnosis and public health authorities are facilitating expeditious laboratory testing, or if the brain tissue from the animal has already tested negative (see Table 2). (11) Other Wild Animals Small rodents (eg, squirrels, chipmunks, rats, mice, hamsters, guinea pigs, and gerbils) and lagomorphs (including rabbits and hares) are rarely infected with rabies and have not been known to transmit rabies to humans. In all cases involving rodents, the state or local health department should be consulted before a decision is made to initiate post-exposure prophylaxis (see Table 2). (11) Domestic Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets The likelihood of rabies in a domestic animal varies regionally, and the need for post-exposure prophylaxis also varies on the basis of regional epidemiology (see Table 2). (11) Circumstances of biting incident An unprovoked attack might be more likely than a provoked attack to indicate the animal is rabid. Bites inflicted on a person attempting to feed or handle an apparently healthy animal should generally be regarded as provoked. Consult the local or state health department following a provoked or unprovoked exposure to determine the best course of action based on current public health recommendations. Type of exposure Rabies is transmitted by introducing the virus into open cuts or wounds in skin or via mucous membranes. The likelihood of rabies infection varies with the nature and extent of exposure. Two categories of exposure should be considered, bite and nonbite. Any penetration of the skin by teeth. Nonbite Scratches, abrasions, open wounds, or mucous membranes contaminated with saliva or other potentially infectious material, such as brain tissue, from a rabid animal. Casual contact, such as petting a rabid animal, (without a bite or nonbite exposure as described above), does not constitute an exposure and is not an indication for prophylaxis. Rare reports of airborne rabies have been received from laboratory and bat-infested cave settings. (11) Rare cases of rabies from human-to-human transmission have occurred in patients in the US and overseas who received organs transplanted from persons who died of rabies undiagnosed at the time of death. No documented laboratory-diagnosed cases of human-to-human rabies transmission have been documented from a bite or nonbite exposure other than the transplant cases. At least two cases of human-to-human rabies transmission in Ethiopia have been suggested, but rabies as the cause of death was not confirmed by laboratory testing. The reported route of exposure in both cases was direct salivary contact from another human (ie, a bite and a kiss). Routine delivery of health care to a patient with rabies is not an indication for post-exposure prophylaxis unless the healthcare worker is reasonably certain that he or she was bitten by the patient or that his or her mucous membranes or nonintact skin was exposed directly to potentially infectious saliva or neural tissue. (11) 2. Pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis of rabies A. Pre-exposure Pre-exposure immunization should be offered to rabies researchers, certain laboratory workers and other persons in high-risk groups, such as veterinarians and their staff, and animal handlers. Pre-exposure vaccination also should be considered for persons whose activities bring them into frequent contact with rabies virus or potentially rabid bats, raccoons, skunks, cats, dogs, or other species at risk for having rabies. In addition, some international travelers might be candidates for pre-exposure vaccination if they are likely to come in contact with animals in areas where dog or other animal rabies is enzootic and immediate access to appropriate medical care, including rabies vaccine and immune globulin, might be limited. (11) Vaccination is recommended for children living in or visiting countries where exposure to rabid animals is a constant threat. Worldwide statistics indicate children are more at risk than adults. Pre-exposure prophylaxis is administered for several reasons. First, although pre-exposure vaccination does not eliminate the need for additional medical evaluation after a rabies exposure, it simplifies management by eliminating the need for Rabies Immune Globulin (RIG) and decreases the number of doses of vaccine needed. This is particularly important for persons at high risk for being exposed to rabies in areas where modern immunizing products might not be available or where cruder, less safe biologics might be used, placing the exposed person at increased risk for adverse events. Second, pre-exposure prophylaxis might offer partial immunity to persons whose post-exposure prophylaxis is delayed. Finally, pre-exposure prophylaxis might provide some protection to persons at risk for unrecognized exposures to rabies. (11) PRE-EXPOSURE RABIES PROPHYLAXIS GUIDE Pre-exposure prophylaxis consists of three 1.0 mL doses of Imovax Rabies vaccine administered intramuscularly, using a sterile needle and syringe, one injection per day on Days 0, 7, and 21 or 28. In adults and older children, the vaccine should be administered in the deltoid muscle. In infants and small children, the anterolateral aspect of the thigh may be preferable, depending on age and body mass. Administration of booster doses of vaccine depends on exposure risk category and serologic testing as noted in Table 1. Immunosuppressed persons should postpone pre-exposure vaccinations and consider avoiding activities for which rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis is indicated. When this course is not possible, immunosuppressed persons who are at risk for rabies should have their viral neutralizing antibody titers checked after completing the pre-exposure series. If no acceptable antibody response is detected, the patient should be managed in consultation with their physician and appropriate public health officials. (11) Table 1: Rabies Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Guide (11) Risk category Nature of risk Typical populations Pre-exposure recommendations Minimum acceptable antibody level is complete virus neutralization at a 1:5 serum dilution by the rapid fluorescent focus inhibition test. A booster dose should be administered if the titer falls below this level. Continuous Virus present continuously and often in high concentrations. Specific exposures likely to go unrecognized. Bite, nonbite, or aerosol exposure. Rabies research laboratory workers; rabies biologics production workers. Primary course.Serologic testing every 6 months; booster vaccination if antibody titer is below acceptable level.* Frequent Exposure usually episodic, with source recognized, but exposure also might be unrecognized. Bite, nonbite, or aerosol exposure. Rabies diagnostic laboratory workers, cavers, veterinarians and staff, and animal-control and wildlife workers in areas where rabies is enzootic. All persons who frequently handle bats. Primary course.Serologic testing every 2 years; booster vaccination if antibody titer is below acceptable level.* Infrequent (greater than population at large) Exposure nearly always episodic with source recognized. Bite or nonbite exposure. Veterinarians and animal-control staff working with terrestrial animals in areas where rabies is uncommon to rare. Veterinary students. Travelers visiting areas where rabies is enzootic and immediate access to appropriate medical care including biologics is limited. Primary course.No serologic testing or booster vaccination. Rare (population at large) Exposure always episodic with source recognized. Bite or nonbite exposure. US population at large, including persons in areas where rabies is epizootic. No vaccination necessary. 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__label__wiki	0.944846	0.944846	Pensacola attack is presumed terrorism – FBI admin December 9, 2019 attackPensacolapresumedterrorism The FBI says it is treating Friday’s deadly attack on a Florida navy base as a presumed terrorist attack. The Saudi gunman – who was training at the Pensacola site – killed three sailors before he was shot dead. Special agent Rachel Rojas said the FBI was trying to determine if he had acted alone or had connections to a group. She said other Saudi students had had been questioned but not arrested. They were reportedly confined to the base and co-operating with investigators. The victims of the attack have been named as Joshua Kaleb Watson, 23, Mohammed Sameh Haitham, 19, and Cameron Scott Walters, 21. The US Navy said the sailors “showed exceptional heroism and bravery in the face of evil”. In Sunday’s press conference, Ms Rojas gave almost no details of the investigation’s findings so far. However, she did say that the gunman, 21-year-old Mohammed Alshamrani, bought his weapon legally in the US. It was a 9mm handgun. It has been reported in US media that Alshamrani played mass-shooting videos to others at a dinner earlier in the week, according to an anonymous official briefed on the investigation. A Twitter user appearing to match Alshamrani’s identity also made a series of anti-US posts before the shooting, an online monitoring group says. At a separate press conference on Sunday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the gunman had “a major social media trail” and called for more stringent security measures. “This guy was somebody who just had a deep-seated hatred for the United States and that was pretty clear from that,” he said. “My view is that… for us to be bringing in these foreign nationals, you have to take precautions to protect the country.” Why were Saudis at the US base? The Pensacola base has long offered aviation training to foreign military forces. Saudi pilots started training there in 1995, alongside other personnel from Italy, Singapore and Germany. Cpt Kinsella Jnr said that about 200 international students were enrolled in programmes there. According to its website, the base employs more than 16,000 military and 7,400 civilian personnel. Alshamrani was a second lieutenant in the Saudi Air Force. Earlier US Defence Secretary Mark Esper ordered a review of the screening process for foreign military in the US. Mr Esper told Fox News Sunday he had instructed top defence officials to look into security measures at bases. President Donald Trump has also pledged to review foreign military programmes. What happened on Friday? Authorities were alerted to the shooting at the Pensacola base at 06:51 (11:51 GMT). It took place across two floors of a classroom building and ended when a sheriff’s deputy killed Alshamrani. Eight people were also injured in the shooting, including two officers, who are expected to recover. Family members of Joshua Kaleb Watson said he was shot several times but made it out of the building to alert first responders. On Facebook, his brother Adam Watson wrote: “He died a hero and we are beyond proud but there is a hole in our hearts that can never be filled.” Capt Tim Kinsella, the base’s commanding officer, said of the three sailors killed: “When confronted, they didn’t run from danger; they ran towards it and saved lives.” Saudi Arabia is a key US ally in the Middle East and President Trump said the Saudi king called him after the attack to “express his sincere condolences and give his sympathies to the families and friends of the warriors who were killed”. Questions over the US-Saudi relationship Just as he did in the wake of the murder of the dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in his country’s consulate in Istanbul, President Trump is seeking to play down the significance of the Pensacola shooting. For a president who largely sees foreign policy in transactional terms, Saudi Arabia is a great customer for the US. Billions of dollars in weapons sales translates into more than 5,500 temporary visas being issued to the Saudi military to come to the US. Saudi personnel make up about 16% of the foreign personnel being trained at US military schools and other facilities. The Pensacola shooting is already raising questions about the vetting of these individuals. But more broadly it once again highlights the long-standing relationship between Washington and Riyadh – a relationship that many critics in Congress see as increasingly dubious in the wake of the Khashoggi murder and the Saudi military onslaught in Yemen. BBC News – World Previous Previous post: Baker Mayfield rips Cleveland Browns for mishandling Odell Beckham Jr.’s injury Next Next post: Justin Hartley’s Wife, Chrishell Stause, Moving Out Amid Divorce Foreign Office updates Sri Lanka travel … Young females get physically, sexually a… Sport24.co.za \| Tea report \| De Kock fig…	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1918
__label__wiki	0.684366	0.684366	Webbed Media Comicbook Film Marvel Characters Including Loki & Scarlet Witch To Get Their Own TV Series On Disney’s Streaming Platform Posted on September 19, 2018 May 8, 2019 by WebbedMedia In very exciting news, Variety is reporting that Disney “is in early development on an ambitious plan for a number of limited series centered on popular characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.” The series, which will be exclusive to Disney’s planned streaming service, will be centered on characters who have not appeared in their own standalone films and the report notably mentions Loki and Scarlet Witch. And yes, Tom Hiddelston and Elizabeth Olsen are planned to continue their roles as the characters! However Disney and Marvel have made no comment regarding any of this, so we currently only have Variety’s report to go on. “The actors who portrayed these heroes and villains in the Avengers films and their spin-offs, such as Hiddleston and Olsen, are expected to play them in the streaming shows” the report goes on to say. “Each series is expected to include six to eight episodes. Marvel Studios will produce the shows and Kevin Feige (Marvel Studios President) is expected to take a hands-on role in their development.” It seems as though these new series will be treated differently to the the current Marvel series on Netflix, such as Daredevil and The Punisher, with the Netflix series set to “stay under the Marvel TV banner, with these limited series set under Marvel Studios.” What about the big guns? Captain America, Iron Mar, Thor? The report stresses that “The Avengers that have gotten their own movies will not be featured in the series with the studios focusing on characters who have served as second tier characters in the MCU.” This is certain to get people subscribing to the Disney streaming service once it launches, with the MCU proving to be the most dominant and consistent force in cinema history. What characters do you want to see get their own series? Perhaps a Winter Soldier spin-off? Or the return of some villains?! – @WebbedMedia Tags: Disney+, MarvelCategories: Comicbook Film PreviousThe Captain Marvel Trailer Is Here! NextHOT, NOT AND WHAT?! – THIS WEEK IN WWE John Wick: Chapter 3 Director Reveals How The Raid Stars Characters Evolved On Set Diving Into The Soul Stone Avengers: Endgame Almost Had Tony Stark Tell Thanos To "Fuck Off" We provide unique news from the industries we love with a core focus on comicbook-films and wrestling.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1919
__label__wiki	0.603733	0.603733	Home / gaming By Andy Wong @AndyWonFirst 6 years ago Review of: Final Exam gaming: Andy Wong Reviewed by: Andy Wong Last modified:November 7, 2013 Final Exam is a clever action-packed game that is riddled with horror game staples and campy goodness in equal measures. With specialized characters and art to dazzle your eyes, there's something in here for any type of gamer. Final Exam is a gritty, flamboyant, and…wait, what? Gritty and flamboyant? You got it. Mighty Rocket Studios has developed a side-scroller that wraps up its multiple personalities in a pretty package and slams you in the face with it like Christmas morning. The best part? Campiness and brutality seamlessly meld together in a game that will have you and your friends laughing, panicking, and smashing your way through the night. As with most games in this genre, the story is all but non-existent. Four buddies bathe in the would-be glory of partying at their old high school, but end up in a predicament where they bathe in the blood of monstrous creatures instead. Along the way, they meet quirky survivors of this outbreak, and aid them in the most outrageous and random ways: from finding lost children in a theme park to chasing down a cowardly mechanic. The “story” never feels old, but instead, somehow feels important to the journey. Aside from the loose plot, each of the four characters you can choose from are fully realized and stand apart from one another. They don’t say much, but their designs and quick and quirky blurbs project ample personality. For instance, we have Brutal Joe, the star quarterback whose bulky physique and broken teeth match his brute strength and anger management issues; Cassy, the spunky dancer whose tomboy appearance alludes to her balanced style of combat; Nathan, the geeky and awkward token who exudes his fondness of explosives; and Sean, the slick guy with laser focus, which can only mean he’s trigger happy and proud of it. After playing with all four, I grew extremely attached to Sean only because his style of combat matches my own personal preferences, and because no one else matched his expertise in ranged combat. Kudos to Mighty Rocket Studios for actually differentiating the cast. In terms of growth, each character has a skill tree of sorts with only the special attack branch being unique. You can increase the amount of health that a kit heals, learn new physical attacks, and even increase your special attack bar gain. Speaking of the special attack bar, while killing enemies the bar will slowly fill. Once enough of it has been topped up, you can activate one of four special attacks that allude quite well to each of the characters’ personality traits and combat prowess. On the skill tree, each character has a total of four specials they can learn; moves that can easily clear an entire screen of enemies. The gameplay is pretty much what you’d expect for a side-scroller, except each and every single button is used. You have your physical attack button, which changes based on the analog input; the all-mighty jump button; the shoot button, which can be aimed; the dodge button; the grenade button; the special attack button; the pick-up button; a heal button; and an interact button, which can allow you to change layers on the stage. It’s almost too much take in and remember at first, but the more you progress, the more you realize that mashing the physical attack button will only result in becoming a punching bag for the monsters. Final Exam gives each button an opportunity to be used and be useful. Since most of the game has you beating up monsters, the combat itself is simply infectious. Yes, for the most part, you will indeed be mashing the physical attack button, but there’s multiple ways to go about that. Do you want to send them in the air followed by a seemingly never ending air combo? Do you want to slam them to the ground and beat them to a pulp? Or if you’re like me, you might prefer starting with a ground combo, hitting them in the air, smashing with an air combo, then ending in an exhilarating shotgun blast. The ability to chain attacks is extremely gratifying and will make fighting game veterans drool. Hell, I know I did. You know what else made me drool? The impressive innovation of some of the design elements of an already limited genre. Final Exam always keeps you on your toes and challenges what you perceive a side-scroller to be. I won’t spoil any of it, but a simple change of the control schematics is enough to make your jaw drop. Coupled with the stellar gameplay, the ambience of Final Exam feels fresh in its cinematic approach. The comic-like narratives that bookend each zone transition so well into actual gameplay, which in itself is sprinkled with elements of the whole movie experience. You hear a monster screech in the distance, the music changes, the objectives completely shift, and you find yourself journeying through your own horror movie, complete with guts galore — which are not overly gratuitous, might I add. The ambience has a lot to owe to the comically creepy art style, which deserves praises on all angles. The dark stages splashed with bright colors and swirled with black create the aforementioned gritty yet flamboyant vibe. If there was one thing I can confidently criticize when it comes to the design, it would be the variety of zones. As there are only eight in total, not including the tutorial, it doesn’t take long to complete the game. As a party game of sorts, this isn’t a bad thing especially since everything reeks of fun. However, when one environment can take place in multiple zones, it’s a little disappointing. True, the abandoned subway is pretty much a horror game staple, but after completing one zone, finding out the next locale is the same subway station is rather disheartening. Thankfully, though, each environment has enough personality to keep it from being completely stale, such as a wild, swerving train in the background of the theme park. With that said, any amount of nitpicking is immediately forgotten once your eyes are glued to the fantastical world of Final Exam. Nothing negative that I point out should dissuade you from checking out this game, so do yourself a favor and at least tinker with the demo. You won’t regret it. This review is based on the PlayStation Network version of the game, which we were provided with. Tags: Final Exam, gaming reviews	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1922
__label__cc	0.566552	0.433448	Classical music: This weekend guest violinist Rachel Barton Pine solos with the Madison Symphony Orchestra in an all-Russian program PLEASE HELP THE EAR. IF YOU LIKE A CERTAIN BLOG POST, PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD. FORWARD A LINK TO IT OR, SHARE IT or TAG IT (not just “Like” it) ON FACEBOOK. Performers can use the extra exposure to draw potential audience members to an event. And you might even attract new readers and subscribers to the blog. This weekend the acclaimed Chicago violinist Rachel Barton Pine (below) makes her debut with the Madison Symphony Orchestra playing Khachaturian’s Violin Concerto in D minor. The concert by the orchestra (below, in a photo by Peter Rodgers) opens with Prokofiev’s Suite from Lieutenant Kijé and concludes with Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9. Performances will be held in Overture Hall, 201 State St., on Friday night, Oct. 18, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday night, Oct. 19, at 8 p.m.; and Sunday afternoon, Oct. 20, at 2:30 p.m. in Overture Hall. Tickets are $19-$95. See below for details. “There will be great discoveries in our all-Russian concert, starting with the MSO debut of virtuoso violinist Rachel Barton Pine playing the Khachaturian Violin Concerto, a big, bold and beautiful work in its MSO premiere,” said MSO music director and conductor John DeMain (below, in a photo by Greg Anderson). Lieutenant Kijé is sure to delight you with its wonderful melodies and infectious rhythms. Shostakovich has become a favorite with our audiences, and his ninth symphony is delightfully upbeat.” Lieutenant Kijé is the fictional protagonist of an anecdote about the reign of Emperor Paul I of Russia. The story was used as the basis of a novella by Yury Tynyanov published in 1928 and filmed in 1934, with music by Sergei Prokofiev (below). The plot is a satire on bureaucracy and is often parodied in fictional works making fun of bureaucracies, most famously in the form of the MASH television episode “Tuttle,” featuring a fictional captain of similar provenance. (You can hear the popular “Troika” episode in the YouTube video at the bottom.) Many of the themes in Violin Concerto in D minor are evocative of the native Armenia of Aram Khachaturian (below). Although the folk melodies aren’t played explicitly, one can hear the Armenian roots through the oriental essence of the scales and the rhythmic range of the featured dances. The piece won the Stalin Prize in 1941, becoming one of Khachaturian’s favorites. Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9 is entirely unlike his other symphonies. In fact, it completely disregards the expectations for its programmatic elements. Shostakovich’s prior two symphonies are thematically tied to the ongoing war, therefore the public presumed that the ninth symphony would be a grand culmination to Stalin and mark the end of World War II. Instead, the composer (below) produced a short, neo-classical work that generated an abundance of controversy. ABOUT RACHEL BARTON PINE In both art and life, violinist Rachel Barton Pine (below) – who has performed in Madison before with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra — has an extraordinary ability to connect with people. Celebrated as a leading interpreter of great classic and contemporary works, her performances combine her innate gift for emotional communication and her scholarly fascination with historical research. She plays with passion and conviction, thrilling audiences worldwide with her dazzling technique, lustrous tone, and infectious joy in music-making. A prolific recording artist, she has also championed the works of female composers and African-American composers. Pine was also recently named the recipient of the Cedille Records Musical Partnership Award for her Rachel Barton Pine Foundation. The Foundation was recognized as an organization that has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to the classical music community in Chicago. Cedille noted the Foundation’s “support of the Chicago musical community’s most valuable asset — its musicians and composers.” Pine was presented with the award by U.S Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg whose son, Jim Ginsburg, founded Cedille Records. Pine began her Foundation in 2001 to provide instruments and instruction to children who might not otherwise be able to afford them. You can read the Artist Story online about how Rachel Barton Pine overcame severe injuries and her own personal adversity to achieve her goals: https://madisonsymphony.org/19-20-artist-story-rachel-barton-pine-overcomes-adversity/ CONCERT, TICKET AND EVENT DETAILS The lobby opens 90 minutes prior to each concert. One hour before each performance, retired MSO trombonist and UW-Whitewater professor Michael Allsen (below, in a photo by Katrin Talbot) will lead a 30-minute Prelude Discussion in Overture Hall to enhance concertgoers’ understanding and listening experience. It is free to ticket holders. The MSO recommends that concert attendees arrive early for each performance to make sure they have time to pass through Overture Center’s security stations, and so they can experience the Prelude Discussion. Program notes for the concerts are available online: http://bit.ly/msooct19programnotes. Single Tickets are $19-$95 each and are on sale now at: https://madisonsymphony.org/event/rachel-barton-pine-plays-khachaturian/through the Overture Center Box Office at 201 State Street, or by calling the Box Office at (608) 258-4141. Fees apply to online/phone sales. Groups of 10 or more can save 25% by calling the MSO office at (608) 257-3734. For more information, visit, https://www.madisonsymphony.org/groups. Student rush tickets can be purchased in person on the day of the concert at the Overture Center Box Office at 201 State Street. Students must show a valid student ID and can receive up to two $15 or $20 tickets. More information is at: https://www.madisonsymphony.org/studentrush Seniors age 62 and up receive 20% savings on advance and day-of-concert ticket purchases in select areas of the hall. Flex-ticket booklets of 8-10 vouchers for 19-20 symphony subscription concerts are available. Learn more at: https://madisonsymphony.org/flex Subscriptions for the 2019–2020 season are available now. Learn more at: https://madisonsymphony.org/19-20 Discounted seats are subject to availability, and discounts may not be combined. 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Michael Allsen, Jacob Stockinger, Jim GInsburg, John DeMain, Joy, justice, Khachaturian, kids, lieutenant, Lieutenant Kijé, life, like, link, listening, lobby, lustrous, Madison, Madison Symphony Orchestra, mark, Mead Witter School of Music, melodies, melody, Michael Allsen, military, Mother, movie, movie music, MSO, Music, music appreciation, Music director, Musician, myriad, native, neo-Classical, neoclassical, New Music, night, Notorious RBG, novella, online, Orchestra, oriental, oversame, Overture Center, Overture Center for the Arts, Overture Hall, parody, partnership, Passion, Paul, People, performance, performer, person, personal, play, plot, popular, post, posting, Prelude, premiere, prize, professor, program notes, programmatic, Prokofiev, prolific, protagonist, provenance, provide, public, publish, Rachel Barton Pine, Rachel Barton Pine Foundation, range, reader, recipient, recognize, recommend, recording, reign, research, retired, Retirement, rhythm, rhythms, roots, Russia, Russian, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, satire, savings, scales, scholarly, seat, security, senior, senior citizen, Sergei Prokofiev, severe, share, short, Shostakovich, similar, solo, son, soundtrack, Soviet, Stalin, Stalin Prize, story, Student, subscriber, Suite, Sunday, support, Supreme Court, symphony, tag, technique, Television, thematic, themes, thrill, ticket, time, tone, troika, Trombone, TV, U.S. Supreme Court, understanding, United States, University of Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Music, University of Wisconsin–Madison, upbeat, USSR, UW-Whitewater, valuable, Violin, Violin concerto, violinist, virtuoso, war, weekend, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, wonderful, works, world, World War II, worldwide, YouTube, Yury Tynyanov Classical music: Rediscovering old piano technique is altering how the music of the classical Old Masters sounds and how easily it is played Sure, for a long time musicology has traced how musical styles, forms and instrumentation have changed. But now some researchers are using computers to investigate – and revive – an older keyboard technique from the 19th century that differs dramatically from the more modern technique generally in use. (Below is a photo by Alexander Refsum Jensenius.) It turns out not to be as outdated or useless as many assume. It changes not only how the music of Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert and Chopin sounds but also the ease with which the performer can play it. Here is a story from The New York Times that the Ear had stashed from about a year ago. But he thinks it still seems timely – and fascinating. And he hopes you do too. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/21/science/playing-mozart-piano-pieces-as-mozart-did.html See what you think and leave a comment. Tags: Arts, Austria, Beethoven, Beethoven and Mozart, Chamber music, Chopin, chords, Christina Kobb, Classical music, computer, Cornell University, England, etude, Finger, forearm, France, Franz Schubert, hand, Haydn, Hummel, Inge Godoy, Jacob Stockinger, Ludwig van Beethoven, Madison, Mozart, Music, musicology, New York Times, Norway, Norwegian Academy of Music, notes, Oslo, performer, Piano, posture, research, scales, sitting, technique, The New York Times, treatise, United States, university, University of Oslo, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Music, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Vienna, Wisconsin Classical music: To play or not to play Hanon? Should piano students do five-finger exercises as well as scales and arpeggios? Sergei Rachmaninoff thought so and Stephen Hough thinks so. What do today’s piano students and teachers think? Should piano students play exercises? Should they play repetitive five-finger etudes by Hanon (below and in a YouTube video at the bottom), Czerny and other pedagogues? Should they learn and play scales and arpeggios? Should they learn them separately? Or within the context of a musical composition? These remain controversial questions. But the British classical pianist Stephen Hough (below top) recently blogged about how he and Sergei Rachmaninoff (below bottom) – often considered the greatest pianist of the 20th century as well as a major post-Romantic composer –- defend the practice. Here is a link to the recent blog post by Stephen Hough for The Guardian newspaper in the UK: http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/culture/stephenhough/100076542/remembering-what-nourished-our-roots/ The Ear wants to know what you think, especially if you are a pianist, a piano student or a piano teacher. Tags: arpeggios, Arts, Études, Charles-Louis Hanon, Classical music, Czerny, Jacob Stockinger, Madison, Musical composition, Newspaper, Piano, Rachmaninov, scales, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Stephen Hough, studies, The Guardian, United States, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Music, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Wisconsin, YouTube Classical music: Here are 10 myths about Mozart. How many did you believe? Plus, WYSO’s Youth Orchestra Honors Recital is FREE at 7 TONIGHT at Oakwood Village West. ALERT: This Friday night at 7 p.m. in the Oakwood Village West Auditorium, located on Madison’s far west side at 6209 Mineral Road, the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras (WYSO) will present the Youth Orchestra Honors Recital. The recital will feature eight talented young musicians who participated in the Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition this past fall and were runners-up. Tickets are FREE, but space is limited. WYSO advises getting there early for this event. This recital will feature the following performers: Isabelle Krier – Violin; Sarah Moniak – Flute; Nikhil Trivedi – Clarinet; Thea Valmadrid – Violin; Aurora Greane – Violin; Jessica Liu – Violin; Roy Weng – Violin; and Antonia Rohlfing – Piano. Sorry, but no word on the program. The birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (below, circa 1780 in a detail from a portrait by Johann Nepomuk della Croce) is coming up. The most famous of the Classical-era composers was born on Jan. 27, 1756, and died on Dec. 5, 1791, just shy of his 36th birthday. Even in his own time, there were many myths about Mozart, about his life and his work and his death. Our own times have added others. Here are 10 of those Mozart Myths. http://www.classical-music.com/article/10-mozart-myths The Ear finds the myths interesting, both entertaining and enlightening. What ones did you buy into? I myself believed the one about his copying of Allegri’s famous “Miserere” after one hearing and also the so-called “Mozart Effect” that increases intelligence. And what is your favorite Mozart work? There are so many to choose from. Leave word in the Comments section. My own Mozart Favorites change over time. Right now, I favor the Piano Concerto: No. 27 in B-Flat Major, K. 595. You can hear it in a YouTube video at the bottom. It features a performance by Mitsuko Uchida and conductor Jeffrey Tate with the English Chamber Orchestra. Did anyone ever use simple scales and arpeggios more beautifully than Mozart? But ask me next week, and I will probably have a different choice. 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__label__cc	0.697603	0.302397	.post Post, Texas Post (paul Kelly Album) Official music video by Post Malone featuring Young Thug performing “Goodbyes.” Starring Kathryn Newton. ►Download “Goodbyes" here: https://PostMalone.lnk.to/GoodbyesYD ►Subscribe for more Post Malone: https://PostMalone.lnk.to/SubscribeYD ► Tickets for tour dates here: http://www.postmalone.com/tour ►Exclusive Merch: https://PostMalone.lnk.to/shopYD ►Follow Post Malone Online Instagram: https://instagram.com/postmalone Facebook: https://facebook.com/postmalone Twitter: https://twitter.com/postmalone Shazam: https://shazam.com/artist/200662979/p... 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want you out of my life I want you back here tonight I’m tryna to cut you no knife I wanna slice you and dice you My heart gets possessive It got you precise Can you not turn off the TV I’m watching a fight I flood the garage Blue diamond, no shark Your Barbie life doll is Nicki Minaj You don’t need a key to drive Your car on the charger I just want to see the side The one that’s unbothered And I don’t want you never go outside I promise if they play my n*a sliding I’m fuckin and the tour bus still ridin I want you out of my head I want you out of my bedroom tonight There’s no way I can save you Because I need to be saved too I’m no good at goodbyes Director: Colin Tilley Executive Producer: Jamee Ranta Video Producer: Roisin Audrey Moloney Official music video by Post Malone performing “Saint-Tropez” – off his new album 'Hollywood's Bleeding’ available now: https://PostMalone.lnk.to/hollywoodsbleedingYD ►Subscribe to Posty's Channel: https://PostMalone.lnk.to/SubscribeYD ► Tickets for tour: http://postmalone.com/tour ►Exclusive merch: https://PostMalone.lnk.to/shopYD ►Follow Post Malone online: https://www.postmalone.com https://instagram.com/postmalone https://twitter.com/postmalone https://facebook.com/postmalone https://shz.am/post-malone https://snapchat.com/add/postmalone https://tiktok.com/@postmalone ►Subscribe to YouTube Music: http://music.youtube.com/music_premium Produced by Riveting Entertainment and Drevision Films Directed By Chris Villa Co-edited: Chris Villa/Mike Hull DP: Tobias Cueni Executive Producer: Andrew Listermann Producer: Kevin Boston Production Manager: Ari Nissenbaum Steadicam: Aser Santos Jr 1st AC: Chris Pinto Photography: Adam DeGross Official “Saint-Tropez” Lyrics: Such a long time I’ve been waiting, I’ve been waiting for a long time Such a long time I’ve been waiting, I’ve been waiting for a long time Such a long time, ooh Ooh This shit bliss, I’m so rich Abs like Abercrombie Fitch Ooh Milly, on my, whoa Versace boxers on my dick Bud 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Saint-Tropez I had to check wrist #PostMalone #SaintTropez #HollywoodsBleeding Official music video by Post Malone performing “Circles” – off his new album 'Hollywood's Bleeding’ available now: https://PostMalone.lnk.to/hollywoodsbleedingYD ►Subscribe to Post Malone: https://PostMalone.lnk.to/SubscribeYD ►Get tickets to the Runaway tour here: http://www.postmalone.com/ ►Exclusive Merch: https://shop.postmalone.com/ ►Follow Post Malone Online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postmalone/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/postmalone Twitter: https://twitter.com/postmalone Website: http://www.postmalone.com/ Official “Circles” Lyrics We couldn’t turn around Til we were upside down I’ll be the bad guy now But know I ain’t too proud I couldn’t be there Even when I tried You don’t believe it We do this every time Seasons change and our love went cold Feed the flame because we can’t let go Runaway but we’re running in circles Runaway, runaway I dare you to do something I’m waiting on you 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take the blame Runaway but we’re running in circles Runaway, runaway, runaway Video Director: Colin Tiley Video Producer: Jamee Ranta for Boy In The Castle #PostMalone #Circles #HollywoodsBleeding Music video by Post Malone performing Circles. © 2019 Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. http://vevo.ly/jrYkRZ views: 140700977 "Wow." by Post Malone. 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Quavo (Official Video) Taken from the album Stoney Song available here: https://PostMalone.lnk.to/StoneyStandardYD Best of Post Malone https://goo.gl/PNSRXq Subscribe for more https://goo.gl/6a7snu Connect with Post Malone: https://www.facebook.com/postmalone https://twitter.com/postmalone https://instagram.com/postmalone https://soundcloud.com/postmalone http://www.postmalone.com Directed by James DeFina Produced by James DeFina & Chris Velona For Definate Films Music video by Post Malone performing Congratulations ft. Quavo. © 2017 Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. http://vevo.ly/UcqTZz Best of Post Malone: https://goo.gl/PNSRXq Subscribe here: https://goo.gl/6a7snu views: 1143116752 Psycho ft. 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Download the song here: https://PostMalone.lnk.to/wiYD ►Subscribe for more Post Malone: https://PostMalone.lnk.to/SubscribeYD ► Tickets for tour dates here: http://postmalone.com/tour ►Exclusive Merch: https://PostMalone.lnk.to/shopYD ►Follow Post Malone Online Instagram: https://instagram.com/postmalone Facebook: https://facebook.com/postmalone Twitter: https://twitter.com/postmalone Shazam: http://shz.am/post-malone Website: http://www.postmalone.com Subscribe to YouTube Music: https://PostMalone.lnk.to/Goodbyes/youtubemusic Directed & Edited by Van Alpert DOP: Christopher Velona Shot by: Christopher Velona, James DeFina, Alex Alvarez, Mike Marasco, Darren Miller Drone Operator: Darren Miller Production Design & Production by Depict 33 (DEPICT33.COM) Executive Producer: Ilona Klaver Producer: Aaron Alpert Art Department: Ryan Brimer & Jason Esquenazi Special Thanks to Rolls Royce and the city of El Miraj #PostMalone #WhiteIverson rockstar ft. 21 Savage (Official Video) Song Available Here: https://PostMalone.lnk.to/rsYD Connect with Post Malone: https://www.facebook.com/postmalone https://twitter.com/postmalone https://instagram.com/postmalone https://soundcloud.com/postmalone http://www.postmalone.com Director: Emil Nava Producer: MaryAnn Tanedo Director Of Photography: Kramer Morgenthau Editor: Sean Fazende For Rojas Vision Music video by Post Malone performing rockstar ft. 21 Savage. © 2017 Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. http://vevo.ly/zMBE75 Better Now (Official Video) Get The Song Here: https://PostMalone.lnk.to/bbYD Connect with Post Malone: https://www.facebook.com/postmalone https://twitter.com/postmalone https://www.instagram.com/postmalone/ http://www.postmalone.com/ Video Director: Adam Degross Video Producer: Bobby Greenleaf Video Editor: Robert Henry Coloring: Travis Brothers Music video by Post Malone performing Better Now. © 2018 Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. http://vevo.ly/AHvKvr Post Malone - Goodbyes (Lyrics) ft. Young Thug Spotify Playlist : https://Popular-Music.lnk.to/Spotify Download Goodbyes: https://PostMalone.lnk.to/GoodbyesYD ►Follow Post Malone Online Instagram: https://instagram.com/postmalone Facebook: https://facebook.com/postmalone Twitter: https://twitter.com/postmalone Shazam: https://www.shazam.com/artist/200662979/post-malone Website: http://www.postmalone.com background : unsplash Lyrics : [Verse 1: Post Malone] Me and Kurt feel the same, too much pleasure is pain My girl spites me in vain, all I do is complain She needs something to change, need to take off the e-e-edge So fuck it all tonight And don't tell me to shut up When you know you talk too much But you don't got shit to say (Say) [Chorus: Post Malone] I want you out of my head I want you out of my bedroom tonight (Bedroom) There's no way I could save you (Save you) 'Cause I need to be saved, too I'm no good at goodbyes [Verse 2: Post Malone] We're both actin' insane, but too stubborn to change Now I'm drinkin' again, 80 proof in my veins And my fingertips stained, looking over the e-e-edge Don't fuck with me tonight Say you needed this heart, then you got it (Got it) Turns out that it wasn't what you wanted (Wanted) And we wouldn't let go and we lost it Now I'm a goner [Chorus: Post Malone] I want you out of my head (Head) I want you out of my bedroom tonight (Bedroom) There's no way I could save you (Save you) 'Cause I need to be saved, too (Saved, too) I'm no good at goodbyes [Verse 3: Young Thug] I want you out of my life I want you back here tonight I'm tryna cut you, no knife I wanna slice you and dice you My argue possessive, it got you precise Can you not turn off the TV? I'm watchin' the fight I flood the garage, blue diamond, no shark You're Barbie life doll, it's Nicki Minaj You don't need a key to drive, your car on the charger I just wanna see the side, the one that's unbothered (Yeah) And I don't want ya to never go outside (Outside) I promise if they play, my niggas slidin' (Slidin') I'm fuckin' her, and the tour bus still ridin' (Ridin') Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah [Chorus: Post Malone] I want you out of my head (Head) I want you out of my bedroom tonight (Bedroom) There's no way I could save you (Save you) 'Cause I need to be saved, too (Saved, too) I'm no good at goodbyes [Outro: Post Malone & Young Thug] Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye (Bye, bye) Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye (Bye, bye) (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye (Bye, bye, bye) I'm no good at goodbyes Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye (Bye, bye) Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye (Bye, bye) Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye (Bye, bye) I'm no good at goodbyes "Writing On The Wall" available at: https://smarturl.it/WritingOnTheWall.FM French Montana online: https://www.frenchmontanamusic.com https://www.instagram.com/frenchmontana https://twitter.com/FrencHMonTanA https://www.facebook.com/FrenchMontanaOfficial/ (C) 2019 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment .post is a sponsored top-level domain (sTLD) available exclusively for the postal sector. .post is the first gTLD to be 100% secured by DNSSEC. post aims to integrate the physical, financial and electronic dimensions of postal services to enable and facilitate e-post, e-finance, e-commerce and e-government services. The domain was approved by ICANN on April 8, 2005 as a sponsored TLD in the second group of new TLD applications evaluated in 2004. Having delegated authority for .post, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) develops, implements and monitors governance rules for it. It is also responsible for attributing domain names for postal-sector stakeholders who meet the eligibility criteria. The UPU, based in Bern, Switzerland, became the first United Nations organization to be granted the right to operate a sponsored top-level domain (sTLD) by ICANN in 2004, in the first group of new TLD applications evaluated in 2004. The UPU was the only organization to pass all criteria by ICANN as a truly representative organization to sponsor a top-level domain. This page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https://wn.com/.post Post is a city in and the county seat of Garza County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,376 at the 2010 census. Post is located on the edge of the caprock escarpment of the Llano Estacado, the southeastern edge of the Great Plains. It is at the crossroads of U.S. Routes 84 and 380. The land belonged to John Bunyan Slaughter, as it was on his U Lazy S Ranch. In 1906, Slaughter sold it to Charles William (C. W.) Post, the breakfast cereal manufacturer, who founded "Post City" as a utopian colonizing venture in 1907. Post devised the community as a model town. He purchased 200,000 acres (810 km2) of ranchland and established the Double U Company to manage the town's construction. The company built trim houses and numerous structures, which included the Algerita Hotel, a gin, and a textile plant. They planted trees along every street and prohibited alcoholic beverages and brothels. The Double U Company rented and sold farms and houses to settlers. A post office began in a tent during the year of Post City's founding, being established (with the name Post) July 18, 1907, with Frank L. Curtis as first postmaster. Two years later, the town had a school, a bank, and a newspaper, the Post City Post, the same name as the daily in St. Louis, Missouri. The Garza County paper today is called the Post Dispatch. The railroad reached the town in 1910. The town changed its name to "Post" when it incorporated in 1914, the year of C. W. Post's death. By then, Post had a population of 1000, 10 retail businesses, a dentist, a physician, a sanitarium, and Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian churches. This page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https://wn.com/Post,_Texas Post is the first solo album by Australian singer-songwriter rock musician, Paul Kelly. Kelly had moved to Sydney by January 1985, after leaving his Melbourne-based Paul Kelly Band and the breakup of his marriage to Hilary Brown. The album was produced by Clive Shakespeare (Sherbet guitarist) and Kelly, and was released in May 1985 by the independent White Records label, leased to Mushroom Records. The album failed to chart in Australia, with only one single, "From St Kilda to Kings Cross", released in April which also failed to chart. The name of the album, Post relates to both being 'after' significant changes in Kelly's life and to the sense of a 'signpost' to future directions. Kelly dedicated the album to Paul Hewson, keyboardist and songwriter for New Zealand/Australian band Dragon who had died of a heroin overdose in January. Kelly has described Post as a concept album dealing with addictions - not necessarily heroin addiction - but various forms, he has also denied that the songs were autobiographical but that he wrote about the world around him. This page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https://wn.com/Post_(Paul_Kelly_album) Post Malone - "Goodbyes" ft. 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Download “Goodbyes" here: https://PostMalone.lnk.to/GoodbyesYD ►Watch the R-rated "Goodbyes" video here: https://youtu.be/ba7mB8oueCY ►Subscribe for more: https://PostMalone.lnk.to/SubscribeYD ►Exclusive Merch: https://PostMalone.lnk.to/shopYD ► Tickets for tour: http://postmalone.com/tour ►Follow Post Malone online: https://www.postmalone.com https://instagram.com/postmalone https://twitter.com/postmalone https://facebook.com/postmalone https://shz.am/post-malone https://snapchat.com/add/postmalone https://tiktok.com/@postmalone ►Get YouTube Music: http://music.youtube.com/music_premium “Goodbyes” Lyrics: Me and Kurt feel the same Too much pleasure is pain My girl spites me in vain All I do is complain She needs something to change Need to take off the edge So fuck it all tonight And don’t tell me to shut up When you know you talk too much But you don’t got shit to say I want you out of my head I want you out of my bedroom tonight There’s no way I can save you Because I need to be saved too I’m no good at goodbyes We’re both acting insane But too stubborn to change Now I’m drinking again 80 proof in my veins And my fingertips stained Looking over the edge Don’t fuck with me tonight Said you needed this heart then you got it Turns out that it wasn’t what you wanted And we wouldn’t let go and we lost it Now I’m goner I want you out of my head I want you out of my bedroom tonight There’s no way I can save you Because I need to be saved too I’m no good at goodbyes I want you out of my life I want you back here tonight I’m tryna to cut you no knife I wanna slice you and dice you My heart gets possessive It got you precise Can you not turn off the TV I’m watching a fight I flood the garage Blue diamond, no shark Your Barbie life doll is Nicki Minaj You don’t need a key to drive Your car on the charger I just want to see the side The one that’s unbothered And I don’t want you never go outside I promise if they play my n*a sliding I’m fuckin and the tour bus still ridin I want you out of my head I want you out of my bedroom tonight There’s no way I can save you Because I need to be saved too I’m no good at goodbyes Video Director: Colin Tiley Video Producer: Jamee Ranta Production Company: Boy In The Castle #PostMalone #YoungThug #Goodbyes Official music video by Post Malone featuring Young Thug performing “Goodbyes.” Starring Kathryn Newton. ►Download “Goodbyes" here: https://PostMalone.lnk.to/GoodbyesYD ►Subscribe for more Post Malone: https://PostMalone.lnk.to/SubscribeYD ► Tickets for tour dates here: http://www.postmalone.com/tour ►Exclusive Merch: https://PostMalone.lnk.to/shopYD ►Follow Post Malone Online Instagram: https://instagram.com/postmalone Facebook: https://facebook.com/postmalone Twitter: https://twitter.com/postmalone Shazam: https://shazam.com/artist/200662979/p... 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Young Thug Spotify Playlist : https://Popular-Music.lnk.to/Spotify Download Goodbyes: https://PostMalone.lnk.to/GoodbyesYD ►Follow Post Malone Online Instagram: https://instagram.com/postmalone Facebook: https://facebook.com/postmalone Twitter: https://twitter.com/postmalone Shazam: https://www.shazam.com/artist/200662979/post-malone Website: http://www.postmalone.com background : unsplash Lyrics : [Verse 1: Post Malone] Me and Kurt feel the same, too much pleasure is pain My girl spites me in vain, all I do is complain She needs something to change, need to take off the e-e-edge So fuck it all tonight And don't tell me to shut up When you know you talk too much But you don't got shit to say (Say) [Chorus: Post Malone] I want you out of my head ... 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Download “Goodbyes" here: https://PostMa... https://wn.com/Post_Malone_Goodbyes_Ft._Young_Thug_(Rated_Pg) Holly's Drive Inn (Post, TX) - Grabbin' Grub Today we take a look at Holly's Drive Inn in Post Texas. Post's Holly's Drive Inn is a prime burger joint located in the city's Post district. #theshadyjayshow #thegamechasers #grabbingrub Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thegamechasers Check out the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theshadyjayshow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShadyJay1908 Retropalooza's Website: http://retropalooza.net/ Edited By: 8-Bit Eric https://www.youtube.com/user/messyvideogamenerd Drone Post Texas Quaint little town :) The Texas Bucket List - Jackson Brothers Meat Locker in Post In a small town, we found some world famous beef jerky that's been bringing in customers from far and wide for over 50 years. On Location: (The Actual) Post, TX Look where I am! I took a little drive over to the town that stands as the setting of the major bank heist in the Academy Awards best picture nominated movie "Hell or High Water." It's so cool to live this close to something so majorly popular at the moment, even though it wasn't actually filmed here. Either way, it was a fun excuse to get out of the house. 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Get your hands on Paul Kelly’s classic albums from 1985 - present on vinyl; many have never been available on vinyl before. One vinyl will be released every month, in chronological order, and is exclusively available 3 months before anywhere else! On top of that, you will also receive an EXCLUSIVE 12” art print with every vinyl. Choose from: 1 month, 6 months or 12 months - the longer the subscription, the bigger the value! Every month receive your Paul Kelly vinyl, 3 months before it is available anywhere else and with an EXCLUSIVE bonus 12” art print. Paul Kelly, Little Decisions the hidden things / tender hooks version White Train Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises White Train · Paul Kelly Post ℗ 1985 Paul Kelly under exclusive licence to Cooking Vinyl Limited ℗ 2010 Paul Kelly Released on: 1985-05-01 Auto-generated by YouTube. Paul Kelly - Firewood and Candles - official video ‘Firewood and Candles’ is the first single from Paul Kelly’s 2017 album ‘Life Is Fine’. Get Paul Kelly's Greatest Hits: Songs From The South 1985-2019 here: https://PaulKelly.lnk.to/SFTS19ID Get Life Is Fine here: https://PaulKelly.lnk.to/LifeIsFine Exclusive music & merchandise available at https://PaulKelly.lnk.to/store Writer & Director - Prad Sen EP - Jojo de Fina Producer - Jess Langley Co-Producer - Jimmy Ruse 1st AD - Jacintho Muinos DOP - Sherwin Akbarzadeh 1st AC - Nick Forster Gaffer - Birrin King Best Boy - Jack Riddle Production Designer & Costume Stylist - Eleanora Steiner Art Dept. Assist - Bianca Milani Wardrobe Assist - Gretta Weiner SFX & Make-Up - Marlene Olsson Locations - George Rubanov Runner - Alexis Ioannou Offline & Online Editor - Marty Gilchrist @... Paul Kelly - From St Kilda To Kings Cross (Official Video) Official video for From St Kilda To Kings Cross from Paul Kelly's 1985 album Post. 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Download or stream “Every Day My Mother's Voice” by Paul Kelly & Dan Sultan here: https://PaulKelly.lnk.to/EDMMVID Lyrics: Every day the sun comes up Like the day before Every day I fill my cup Stand up straight and walk through the door Every day my mother’s voice Talks to me Every day I make my choice What to do and how to be Every day I build my life On her sacrifice Every day I face my strife But I know where to go for advice Many roads I could have gone down Many, many ways to disappear Every day I hear the sound Of her voi... Standing on the Street of Early Sorrows Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises Standing on the Street of Early Sorrows · Paul Kelly Post ℗ 1985 Paul Kelly under exclusive licence to Cooking Vinyl Limited ℗ 2010 Paul Kelly Released on: 1985-05-01 Auto-generated by YouTube. Paul Kelly on his career and new album Paul Kelly on his career and new album. Please selection the subscribe to get the new videos. Thank you for visit video. Paul Kelly - With The One I Love (Official Video) “With The One I Love” is the first single from Paul Kelly’s 2018 ARIA award nominated album “Nature”. Get “Nature” here: https://PaulKelly.lnk.to/NatureID Get Paul Kelly's Greatest Hits: Songs From The South 1985-2019 here: https://PaulKelly.lnk.to/SFTS19ID Exclusive music & merchandise available here: https://PaulKelly.lnk.to/storeID Crew Producer - Siân Darling Director - Siân Darling Cinematographer - Sherwin Akbarzadeh Jessie Minter - 1st AC Ben Helweg - 2nd AC Glenn Clayton - Steadicam Operator Editor - Hayley Browne Colourist - Ben Helweg Production Manager - Carolyn Masel Art Department - Camilla McKewan Hair and Make-up - Julz Mayberry 1st AD - Jess Witt Production Assistant - Georgina Galbraith Alastair Duffield - Gaffer Harrison Kennedy - Best Boy Lighting Assistant - ... 308 - Paul Kelly - New Album - Life is Fine Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10038756/show308paulkelly Australian singer/songwriter Paul Kelly has tackled a lot of different musical projects over the last few years - he’s recorded a soul album, a duet album with Neil Finn of Crowded House, he put music to Shakespeare’s poetry and did a record with guitarist Charlie Owen of songs played a funerals. His latest project, Life is Fine, returns Kelly to his rock roots. And, he’s planning on touring the States with a full band for the first time in 13 years. We talk to Kelly about this return to rock. Plus he tells us the story behind “Leah The Sequel,” which picks up where a Roy Orbison song left off back in 1962. Look so Fine, Feel so Low Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises Look so Fine, Feel so Low · Paul Kelly Songs from the South. Greatest Hits (1985-2019) ℗ 2019 Paul Kelly under exclusive licence to Cooking Vinyl Limited Released on: 2019-11-15 Auto-generated by YouTube. Paul Kelly and The Coloured Girls - Adelaide Taken from Paul Kelly and The Coloured Girls' album "Gossip" (1986) No copyright infrigement is intended. I am in no way associated with Paul Kelly or any of his affiliates. Fair use etc. and such. -Video Upload powered by https://www.TunesToTube.com GOSSIP - Paul Kelly Record Club episode 2 Join the Paul Kelly Record Club at https://www.paulkelly.com.au/record-club. Get your hands on Paul Kelly’s classic albums from 1985 - present on vinyl; many h... https://wn.com/Post_Paul_Kelly_Record_Club_Episode_1 https://wn.com/Paul_Kelly,_Little_Decisions Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises White Train · Paul Kelly Post ℗ 1985 Paul Kelly under exclusive licence to Cooking Vinyl Limited ℗ 2010 Paul K... https://wn.com/White_Train ‘Firewood and Candles’ is the first single from Paul Kelly’s 2017 album ‘Life Is Fine’. Get Paul Kelly's Greatest Hits: Songs From The South 1985-2019 here: h... ‘Firewood and Candles’ is the first single from Paul Kelly’s 2017 album ‘Life Is Fine’. 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Get Paul Kelly's Greatest Hits: Songs From The South 1985-2019 here: https:... https://wn.com/Paul_Kelly_From_St_Kilda_To_Kings_Cross_(Official_Video) Adam Goodes was a champion AFL footballer and Indigenous leader. In the final years of his career, the cheers turned to boos. Using archival footage only, The F... Adam Goodes was a champion AFL footballer and Indigenous leader. In the final years of his career, the cheers turned to boos. Using archival footage only, The Final Quarter reveals the incidents that provoked heated media commentary and divided the nation. Download or stream “Every Day My Mother's Voice” by Paul Kelly & Dan Sultan here: https://PaulKelly.lnk.to/EDMMVID Lyrics: Every day the sun comes up Like the day before Every day I fill my cup Stand up straight and walk through the door Every day my mother’s voice Talks to me Every day I make my choice What to do and how to be Every day I build my life On her sacrifice Every day I face my strife But I know where to go for advice Many roads I could have gone down Many, many ways to disappear Every day I hear the sound Of her voice right by my ear So clear, so clear She taught me to be strong I guess I got lucky Now I’ve got a dance and I’ve got a song They can’t take that way away from me (Every day Every day Every day) Every night the stars come up Just like the night before Every night I drain my cup Lay me down and close the door Credits: Band: Paul Kelly Dan Sultan Pete Luscombe Bill McDonald Cameron Bruce Ash Naylor Song Producer and Mixer: Steve Schram Director: Ian Darling Produce: Mary Macrae Editor: Mark Alchin Cinematographers: Ben Cunningham Simon Smith Ewen Allport Designer: Jo Briscoe Makeup: Justin Teague Gaffer: Trevor Ripper Band Tech: Steve Varga Graphics: Paul Ducco THE FINAL QUARTER A Shark Island Productions Film thefinalquarterfilm.com.au MUSIC VIDEO by Shark Island Productions. Design Assist: Joel West Camera Assist 1: Sarah Turner Camera Assist 2: Rebeka Arnott Lx1: Antonio Argirio Lx2: Andrew Jepsen Lx3: Kabir Singh Location Manager: Dylan Gullery Picture Post Production: Blue Post Video Sound Mix: Sonar Sound #PaulKelly #DanSultan https://wn.com/Paul_Kelly_Dan_Sultan_Every_Day_My_Mother's_Voice_(Official_Video) Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises Standing on the Street of Early Sorrows · Paul Kelly Post ℗ 1985 Paul Kelly under exclusive licence to Cooking... https://wn.com/Standing_On_The_Street_Of_Early_Sorrows https://wn.com/Paul_Kelly_On_His_Career_And_New_Album “With The One I Love” is the first single from Paul Kelly’s 2018 ARIA award nominated album “Nature”. Get “Nature” here: https://PaulKelly.lnk.to/NatureID G... “With The One I Love” is the first single from Paul Kelly’s 2018 ARIA award nominated album “Nature”. Get “Nature” here: https://PaulKelly.lnk.to/NatureID Get Paul Kelly's Greatest Hits: Songs From The South 1985-2019 here: https://PaulKelly.lnk.to/SFTS19ID Exclusive music & merchandise available here: https://PaulKelly.lnk.to/storeID Crew Producer - Siân Darling Director - Siân Darling Cinematographer - Sherwin Akbarzadeh Jessie Minter - 1st AC Ben Helweg - 2nd AC Glenn Clayton - Steadicam Operator Editor - Hayley Browne Colourist - Ben Helweg Production Manager - Carolyn Masel Art Department - Camilla McKewan Hair and Make-up - Julz Mayberry 1st AD - Jess Witt Production Assistant - Georgina Galbraith Alastair Duffield - Gaffer Harrison Kennedy - Best Boy Lighting Assistant - Harley King Cesar Rodrigues - Audio playback Cast Paul Kelly as himself Mojo Juju - judge Defence Counsel - Vika and Linda Bull Prosecuting Counsel - Adam Chernok and Joshua Fisher Bench Clerk - Billy Miller Jury Members - Chanelle Rogers Nicholas Jones Nina Siska Virginia Dahlenburg Christopher Brameld Trent Nelson Lucy Fisher Wilma Dole Campbell Manderson Public Gallery - Margie Lou Dyer Rachel Cooper Delaney Family: Naomi, Simon, Isaac, Damon and Gus Annette and Stewart Clarke Kristen Wynne Brett Mason Lighting equipment supplied by SAVAGE Film Services Camera equipment supplied by Lemac Film and Digital Location supplied by National Trust Victoria Lyrics: I’m gonna go with the one I love All I know is that I must Pretty soon we’ll all be dust I’m gonna go with the one I love I’m gonna leave my darling ones And go where I’m nobody’s child Yes I know I am beguiled I’m gonna go with the one I love I might be wronged by the one I love But I don’t care what’s bad or good Or what I shouldn’t or what I should I’m gonna go with the one I love I’m gonna cleave to the one I love I’ll never leave the one I love I’ll shout it up to the heavens above I’m gonna go with the one I love #PaulKelly #WithTheOneILove https://wn.com/Paul_Kelly_With_The_One_I_Love_(Official_Video) Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10038756/show308paulkelly Australian singer/songwriter Paul Kelly has tackled a lot of different musical projects over th... https://wn.com/308_Paul_Kelly_New_Album_Life_Is_Fine Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises Look so Fine, Feel so Low · Paul Kelly Songs from the South. 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__label__cc	0.512011	0.487989	Dime Mock Draft 3.0: Is Joel Embiid Still A Top-3 Pick? by: uproxx May 19, 2014 The NBA Draft Lottery is tomorrow, which will throw a wrinkle into the top selections with some players dropping and others moving up depending on need and order. So it’s time to update our latest mock draft so you know how things stand going into the ping pong ball portion of the Draft. While most of the top picks skipped this past week’s combine in Chicago, there was some movement at the top anyway with a certain Kanas freshman dropping out of the top 3. [RELATED: Dime Mock Draft 2.0: Would You Still Take Andrew Wiggins No. 1?] 1. Milwaukee Bucks – Andrew Wiggins 6-8, 200 lbs. SF Kansas, Fr. At this point the pick is a coin flip for the Bucks, for some teams it will be a three-sided dice role, but for the Bucks they benefit from drafting either Andrew Wiggins or Jabari Parker. The organization has a new owner and needs to bring on a head coach, but they have begun to create a style in recent years. They drafted Larry Sanders, John Henson, and Giannis Antetokounmpo giving them elite length and athleticism in the front court. Parker gives them a pure, natural scorer, but also creates a logjam at the 3/4 on the roster. Wiggins is free to play the two or the three and can potentially play with those three and give the Bucks a potential franchise star at the same time. 2. Philadelphia 76ers – Jabari Parker 6-8, 235 lbs. F Duke, Fr. The best place to be in this draft might be at the No. 2 spot, because the decision is made for you in a lot of ways. Obviously the 76ers could go in many different directions, but after the coin lands on Wiggins for the Bucks they can calmly walk to the podium and accept their consolation prize. Parker is a pure, natural scorer that can play the three or the four on the offensive end. He fits in as a Robin immediately to the current Batman in Michael Carter-Williams to form a dynamic duo. Parker’s shooting, scoring, and offensive acumen make him an easy pick here. Not to slight his talent, Parker is an option to go No. 1 Overall any year, and could be the best overall player long-term in this class. 3. Orlando Magic – Dante Exum 6-6, 196 lbs. G Australia, 1995 A unique case here as the International Man of Mystery in this class is exactly what Dante Exum is. He has proven he is one of the best players on the court in every setting he played in from elite high school tournaments, to international tournaments, to Australian basketball. Exum has the size, ball-handling, and athleticism to play the one and the two, but is more of a two at this stage in his development. Can a team take a prospect that is more unknown than known this high in a draft of this caliber? Long-term an Exum-Victor Oladipo backcourt with the athleticism, length, and play-making could be as dynamic any in the league. 4. Utah Jazz – Joel Embiid 7-0, 250 lbs. C With question marks about his back and the league becoming smaller and smaller Embiid has the potential to fall, but at the same time could also be the No. 1 Overall Pick. The Jazz have slowly put together a quality young roster where Embiid could fit in with Trey Burke, Gordon Hayward, and Derrick Favors as a core going forward. Embiid has the unique ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor at a high level and is a more fluid athlete than most players his size. Still very raw, but at Kansas he showed that his learning curve is well above average as he got better and better literally game by game. 5. Boston Celtics – Julius Randle 6-9, 250 lbs. PF Kentucky, Fr. At times Randle is the forgotten one of this class despite proving to be at the very minimum a beast on the glass and a great transition athlete. When he turns it on Randle is one of the few athletes that could be a double-double machine and be a candidate for 20-20 nights as well with his tenacity on both ends on the glass. The Celtics are trying to build from the bottom up and Randle has the potential to be that initial building block with Kelly Olynyk, Avery Bradley, and head coach Brad Stevens. 6. Los Angeles Lakers – Noah Vonleh 6-9.5, 247 lbs. PF Indiana, Fr. Style over substance can hurt a team that has literally zero pieces on the roster right now that will be relevant factors on the team in 1-2 years. This team was patched together with replacements last year like an open audition to see if anything worked or looked like it could long-term. The result was a trip to the lottery and no head coach. Vonleh already has the look and feel of a tremendous defender in the post and a quality rebounder. His offense is coming along as well, just at a slower rate. 7. Sacramento Kings – Aaron Gordon 6-8.75, 220 lbs. PF Arizona, Fr. There has been a lot of debate over Gordon as an overall prospect. Some say he is a Top 5 talent based on athleticism, motor, character, and upside while others simply ask what position he will play. Will he develop a jump-shot? Two valid questions that will likely keep Gordon out of that Top 5 range and fall to a team that might be further along in the building process, like the Kings, and who could use his “glue” skills to enhance the rest of the team. Gordon may not be a “star” which can be said for every prospect at this stage, but he has a lot of positive intangibles the Kings sorely need. 8. Detroit Pistons – Marcus Smart 6-3.25, 227 lbs. G Oklahoma State, So. The Pistons got their coach in Stan Van Gundy who is known for his teams’ defensive effort and using versatility at a high level. Where the team struggled last year was on the defensive end. They were inconsistent at best. With Smart as a combo guard putting pressure on the perimeter and Josh Smith and Andre Drummond protecting the paint this team could improve overnight with SVG at the helm. Smart has a lot of work to do with his shooting which is a major liability at the next level as seen with cautionary tales in recent years (Kendall Marshall). Adding a big, strong combo guard like Smart gives the Pistons a weapon on both ends of the floor. 9. Cleveland Cavaliers – Dario Saric 6-10, 223 lbs. F Croatia, 1994 In recent years the Cavaliers have taken calculated risks in the draft with equations drawn up on a Willie Wonka Calculator. With a new general manager there is a lot of pressure on him to not make an outlier pick, but one that would actually help the team. Best player available strategy has to be the philosophy with Daric here who has been considered a lottery talent for nearly three years now despite his up-and-down career on and off the court. As a point forward Saric can run the offense in spot duty and play both forward positions offensively. 10. Philadelphia 76ers (via New Orleans Pelicans) – Gary Harris 6-4.5, 205 lbs. SG Michigan State, So. If Harris measured out at 6-5 or 6-6 then he would be considered a Top 5 Pick, but that inch limits his effectiveness in the eyes of NBA decision-makers. Someone like Nik Stauskas might be more coveted now because of his measurements despite the fact that when they played head-to-head Harris was able to lock down the taller sharp-shooter. Harris is a classic combo guard that can do everything well, but is not a pure passer or an athletic enough scorer to play one position full-time. Keep reading for more… 11. Denver Nuggets – Tyler Ennis 6-2.5, 181 lbs. PG Syracuse, Fr. Why a PG? This is becoming a smaller and smaller league where play-making is a premium. Having another play-maker to play with or to take the pressure off of Ty Lawson fills a major need for the Nuggets. 12. Orlando Magic (Via New York Knicks) – Adreian Payne Michigan State, Sr. Prototype stretch-four that can shoot, block shots, and rebound at a quality rate. Payne does not have the upside of his younger peers, but he will stretch the floor and help the team out from day one. 13. Minnesota Timberwolves – James Young 6-6.75, 213 lbs. SG One could argue the T-Wolves are allergic to talented wing scorers or shooting guards, they never seem to have any. Young has his flaws as a defender and erratic ball-handler, but he can shoot and score in bunches. 14. Phoenix Suns – Nik Stauskas Michigan, So. Probably a basement here for Stauskas considering the Suns style, lack of pure shooters, and the similarities he shares with head coach Jeff Hornacek as a player. Stauskas is “more than a shooter” as we all know and could thrive next to Goran Dragic or Eric Bledsoe. 15. Atlanta Hawks – Doug McDermott 6-7.75, 218 lbs. F Creighton, Sr. McDermott measured out more as a three at the Combine and could fall because of that. He can still shoot, rebound, and post up similar players giving the Hawks basically an improved, remix version of Kyle Korver. 16. Chicago Bulls (via Charlotte Bobcats) – Jordan Clarkson 6-10, 245 lbs. PF Have to focus on play-making and shooting here, no question. Clarkson can play with or in place of Derrick Rose as a combo guard. Good shooter, some point guard skills, and good size. 17. Boston Celtics (via Brooklyn Nets) – Zach LaVine UCLA, Fr. Overall LaVine might be the least NBA ready prospect in this draft, but that is not a slight and he is going to get drafted this high for a reason. The former UCLA product is a great athlete, explosive, can shoot the ball, and has some point guard skills. Lots of upside and versatility. 18. Phoenix Suns (via Washington Wizards) – K.J. McDaniels Clemson, Jr. For as well as Gerald Green and P.J. Tucker have played for the Suns as of late they are not getting any younger. An upgrade on the wing is sorely needed for this team to be an even more lethal offense, McDaniels is a great athlete and much improved shooter. 19. Chicago Bulls – Kyle Anderson UCLA, So. Play-making and shooting have to be the focus here again. Anderson is a smart, gifted passer for his size and could fit in well with Derrick Rose as the leader of the second unit making plays for others. 20. Toronto Raptors – Clint Capela 6-11, 222 lbs. F/C Switzerland, 1994 It would not shock me if Capela fell out of the first round or went in the lottery. The Raptors could use some added shot-blocking and athleticism in the front court so this is a natural fit, but he might be a year away. 21. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Dallas Mavericks) – Rodney Hood 6-8.5, 208 lbs. SF Duke, So. The Thunder need to embrace who they are and stop looking for a value big man in the draft. They have a few. Hood gives them more shooting, quality perimeter defense, and smart team player to fill in a role. 22. Memphis Grizzlies – Elfrid Payton 6-5, 230 lbs. SG For the Grizzlies the play-making cupboard is oddly bare for a Conference Finals contender outside of Mike Conley Jr. With Team USA Payton embraced a support role where he was a secondary play-maker and primary defender, he will fit in well with Grit n’ Grind. 23. Utah Jazz (via Golden State Warriors) – T.J. Warren 6-8.25, 220 lbs. SF N.C. State, So. Point guard, check. Wing play-maker, check. Front court depth, check. Unique scorer that can get his own shot efficiently and is very unselfish? Enter in T.J. Warren. 24. Charlotte Bobcats (via Portland Trail Blazers) – P.J. Hairston NBA Developmental League via North Carolina With Kemba Walker and the aging Al Jefferson the Bobcats have very few offensive options, which limited them last year. Hairston is a former Carolina basketball prospect that has played well in the D-League and provides a big, strong scorer on the wing. 25. Houston Rockets – Russ Smith Louisville, Sr. On ball defense and defense in general were not strong suits for the Rockets last year. While he isn’t the biggest guy on the court Smith is a high level full-court defender that can also be a Nate Robinson-type on offense. Lightning in a bottle. 26. Miami Heat – Isaiah Austin 7-0.5, 219 lbs. F/C Baylor, So. When you already have LeBron James, Chris Bosh, and Dwyane Wade the draft becomes about filling holes. Austin is a prospect with worlds of potential as a shooter (NBA three-point range), shot-blocker, and perimeter-oriented big man, but has struggled to fully maximize those gifts consistently. 27. Phoenix Suns (via Indiana Pacers) – Jusuf Nurkic 6-11, 280 lbs. C Bosnia, 1994 Draft-and-Stash: With the third and final pick the Suns can look long-term at a big man that gives them a different look as a bruiser in the paint. Nurkic has a large, wide NBA frame with great touch and interior skill. 28. Los Angeles Clippers – Spencer Dinwiddie Colorado, Jr. A big combo guard that can run the offense playing next to Chris Paul helps take pressure off of the All-Star and gives the offense a more dynamic look. Dinwiddie spent the last year on the mend with injury, but was never an explosive athlete. Should come back strong. 29. Oklahoma City Thunder – Kristaps Porzingis Latvia, 1995 Draft-and-Stash: Porzingis has the size and perimeter scoring ability that NBA teams like out of their big men, but has a ways to go physically. After three trips to the Western Conference Finals the Thunder are not looking for an immediate impact player here. 30. San Antonio Spurs – Dwight Powell Stanford, Sr. The Spurs cannot ever have too many skilled players that have great size, length, and intangibles, can they? Powell is a hybrid-forward that excels at running the offense from the top of the key and is a very good passer. Follow Kristofer on Twitter at @NBADraftInsider. Follow Dime on Twitter at @DimeMag. Become a fan of Dime Magazine on Facebook HERE. Topics: #Joel EmbiidTags: Aaron Gordon, ADREIAN PAYNE, ANDREW WIGGINS, Clint Capela, COLLEGE, Dante Exum, Dario Saric, Doug McDermott, Dwight Powell, Elfrid Payton, Gary Harris, ISAIAH AUSTIN, JABARI PARKER, James Young, JOEL EMBIID, Jordan Clarkson, Julius Randle, Jusuf Nurkic, K.J. McDaniels, Kristaps Porzingis, Kyle Anderson, MARCUS SMART, Mock Draft, NBA DRAFT, Nik Stauskas, Noah Vonleh, P.J. Hairston, Rodney Hood, Russ Smith, Spencer Dinwiddie, T.J. Warren, Tyler Ennis	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1930
__label__wiki	0.531255	0.531255	Overseas Programs How to Declare Preparing to Graduate Summer Research URBANST Courses URBANST & Affiliated Courses Service Year Faculty & Lecturers Peer Advisors Michael Kahan Co-Director, Program on Urban Studies Senior Lecturer, Department of Sociology kahanvita-oct2019.doc I've been the Associate Director, Acting Director, and now Co-Director of the Program on Urban Studies since the fall of 2003; I'm also a senior lecturer in Sociology. I teach both introductory and upper-level courses in Urban Studies, and courses on the history of American cities, including: URBANST 110, Introduction to Urban Studies URBANST 150, From Gold Rush to Google Bus: History of San Francisco URBANST 141, Gentrification URBANST 203, Urban Studies Senior Seminar I enjoy teaching in Urban Studies because the students are excited to connect their classroom work to real issues in the cities and towns they live in and care about. I also love the interdisciplinary nature of Urban Studies; all of us who teach in the program bring our own disciplinary perspectives, and students are able to draw on these multiple viewpoints to understand cities in original and sophisticated ways. My own discipline is history. I majored in history as an undergraduate at Yale and went on to get a PhD in history at the University of Pennsylvania. My dissertation was about streets and street life in Philadelphia around the turn of the twentieth century. Download my CV here. “Jewish Girls’ Street Peddling in Gilded Age Philadelphia: Ethnic Niche, Family Strategy, and Sexual Danger,” Journal of the History of Childhood and Youth 12:3 (Fall 2019): 374-392. DOI: 10.1353/hcy.2019.0041 (HTML) (pdf) “Reading Whiskey Gulch: The Meanings of Space and Urban Redevelopment in East Palo Alto,” Occasion, vol. 8 (August 2015), special issue on Race, Space, and Scale ed. Wendy Cheng and Rashad Shabazz. (HTML) (pdf) “The Risk of Cholera and the Reform of Urban Space: Philadelphia, 1893,” Geographical Review 103:4 (2013): 517-536. (Enhanced HTML) (pdf) “There are Plenty of Women on the Street”: The Landscape of Commercial Sex in Progressive-Era Philadelphia,” Historical Geography 40 (2012): 39-60. (HTML) (pdf) “Mapping Vice in Early Twentieth-Century Philadelphia,” Spatial History Project, Stanford University. mkahan@stanford.edu Bldg. 120, room 224 Concentration: Cities in Comparative and Historical Perspective Urban Society and Social Change Topics of interest: Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Urban and Social History; Street Life; Urban Space What is Urban Studies Summer Fellowship Building 120 (McClatchy Hall), room 160 urbanstudies@stanford.edu	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1935
__label__wiki	0.577115	0.577115	University of Warwick Climate Emergency Declaration Banning plastic straws - a step in the right direction? Media Centre Services University of Warwick Podcast Industry Day Independent External Review Recognising that the next ten years will be crucial to limit global temperature rise the University of Warwick is now declaring a state of Climate Emergency. We have a responsibility as a community and organisation to help combat climate change through our individual actions, our research and teaching, and how we run and develop our university. However declaring a climate emergency must be matched with ambitious plans and goals so the University is announcing that it aims to reach net zero carbon from our direct emissions and the energy we buy by 2030. We will also work with our community to put in place initiatives to significantly reduce our indirect emissions with the aim of achieving net zero carbon for both direct and indirect emissions by 2050. We are aware that we will not be able to achieve these ambitious targets without the alignment of policies and infrastructures such as public transport and ongoing decarbonisation of the UK electricity grid. That will depend on national governments (and our partners in local and regional policy making) delivering on their commitments in those areas, and creating and sustaining a supportive and enabling environment. We therefore welcome the fact that the last four months our partners in Coventry City Council, Warwick District Council, and Warwickshire County Council have all also recognised the same acute global crisis and have each declared a state of Climate Emergency. The University has already operated its campus as a local energy system for two decades. We have published and revised a Carbon Management Plan since 2011 as part of a programme of actions and investments that have nearly halved the Scope 1 (direct) & Scope 2 (indirect) emissions per unit of income since 2005/6. We have also reduced water consumption across campus by 27% per staff and students FTE (full time equivalent numbers). In 2018, we started developing a new Campus Masterplan, which has allowed us to embed the principles of a net zero goal into our plans and evaluate the options we must consider including how we construct and use our buildings, integrate transport, and use renewable energy. The University’s Strategy 2030 includes an explicit commitment to develop sustainable transport, energy and a green campus and embed sustainable development principles across our strategies and delivery plans, To deliver this commitment, we must: · Make a substantial reduction in how much energy is used in buildings, new and old. · Have a sequence of investments that decarbonise the energy we use. · Enhance how we run the campus as a smart, integrated, local energy system · Draw on our own teaching and research to help find solutions and inspire behavioural change for our campus and far beyond. · Engage and communicate with students, staff, visitors and the local community. The decarbonisation of transport through electric vehicles, further reducing single occupancy car use, enhanced use of public transport, cycling and reductions in travel and commuting with online communications and flexible working are examples of how we can, and must, become more sustainable. We will also continue to work with our regional partners to lobby for more sustainable transport links to campus through rail, very light railway, cycle provision, and road improvements to reduce congestion and thereby cut emissions. The need for urgent action will require not only the University as an organisation to mobilise its resources, but for all of us in the University community to take our share of initiatives and responsibility to adopt necessary behaviour and practices. This is a climate emergency and we must take action as an organisation and a community with the support, and equal commitment, of both national and local government. Tom Frew, Senior Press and Media Relations Manager – University of Warwick: E: a.t.frew@warwick.ac.uk M: +44(0)7785433155 For more information about Climate Strike in the UK, visit https://ukscn.org Telephone Listings CV4 7AL Facebook Twitter YouTube Foursquare Page contact: Kim Ingram Last revised: Tue 26 Nov 2019	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1941
__label__wiki	0.630364	0.630364	Nucleation site of Cu on the H-terminated Si(111) surface K. Tatsumura, T. Watanabe, Takanobu Watanabe, T. Hoshino, I. Ohdomari First-principles quantum chemical calculations have been performed to clarify the nucleation site of Cu on the H-terminated Si(111) surface. The adhesion energies of a Cu atom on various sites have been obtained accurately. We have examined the following surface species as candidates for the Cu nucleation site: Si dihydride and monohydride species, fluoride, chloride, and hydroxide species, and locally oxidized sites. The basis set for Cu, which is one of the transition metals, has been chosen suitably. Results of our calculation indicate that (1) a Cu atom migrates freely on the H-terminated Si(111) surface, (2) it adheres selectively on the OH-terminated site, which is considered to exist mainly at a kink site and at the intersection of step edges, and (3) the Cu atom adhering on the OH-terminated site easily grows to a cluster. Published - 2001 Sep 15 dihydrides hydroxides Transition metals Chlorides hydroxide ion Tatsumura, K., Watanabe, T., Watanabe, T., Hoshino, T., & Ohdomari, I. (2001). Nucleation site of Cu on the H-terminated Si(111) surface. Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, 64(11), 1154061-1154066. [115406]. Nucleation site of Cu on the H-terminated Si(111) surface. / Tatsumura, K.; Watanabe, T.; Watanabe, Takanobu; Hoshino, T.; Ohdomari, I. In: Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, Vol. 64, No. 11, 115406, 15.09.2001, p. 1154061-1154066. Tatsumura, K, Watanabe, T, Watanabe, T, Hoshino, T & Ohdomari, I 2001, 'Nucleation site of Cu on the H-terminated Si(111) surface', Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, vol. 64, no. 11, 115406, pp. 1154061-1154066. Tatsumura K, Watanabe T, Watanabe T, Hoshino T, Ohdomari I. Nucleation site of Cu on the H-terminated Si(111) surface. Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics. 2001 Sep 15;64(11):1154061-1154066. 115406. Tatsumura, K. ; Watanabe, T. ; Watanabe, Takanobu ; Hoshino, T. ; Ohdomari, I. / Nucleation site of Cu on the H-terminated Si(111) surface. In: Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics. 2001 ; Vol. 64, No. 11. pp. 1154061-1154066. @article{20a43a746026409e8eef6473184d8937, title = "Nucleation site of Cu on the H-terminated Si(111) surface", abstract = "First-principles quantum chemical calculations have been performed to clarify the nucleation site of Cu on the H-terminated Si(111) surface. 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__label__cc	0.514972	0.485028	Ralph Nader: Dems running away from Global Warming debate Anthony Watts / September 18, 2012 This video from C-Span of Ralph Nader is a surprising admission that really says it all. No matter how much whining and wailing there is about my appearance on PBS, there was one statement in that story that rings especially true, and Ralph Nader just confirmed it. “Stanford University professor of communication and political science Jon Krosnick, who has polling on climate change for 15 years, thinks the skeptics are winning in Washington.” Nader said today at the Environmental Policies of U.S. Presidents seminar: They’re running away from the issue [of global warming]. They’re not even criticizing nuclear power the way some of them were. 9:36 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Worldwatch Institute LIVE Environmental Policies of U.S. Presidents Environmentalists talked about their criteria for and the results of their ranking the environment legacies of U.S. presidents. Here’s the higlights transcript of this shorter C-SPAN clip where Nader speaks: 00:00:03 GROUP ON NANO TECHNOLOGY. 00:00:06 THIS IS AN ENORMOUS DECLINE IN CIVIC INFRASTRUCTURE, KEEPING UP WITH THE CHALLENGES. 00:00:10 AND THE THIRD OUTCRY HAS GOT TO BE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL POLITICAL CANDIDATES WHO WILL RUN ON THESE ISSUES INSTEAD OF RUN AWAY FROM THESE ISSUES. 00:00:22 AND I’LL GIVE YOU AN EXAMPLE THAT WILL FIT YOUR PUBLICATION. 00:00:30 WHEN THE DURBIN CONFERENCE WAS UNDER WAY, SENATOR JAMES INHOFF, WHO CALLED GLOBAL WARMING ONE OF MODERN HISTORY’S GREATEST HOAXES, SAID THAT HE’S THE ONLY ONE TALKING ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING IN WASHINGTON. 00:00:43 AND SO I CALLED HIM UP AND I SAID SENATOR, YOU KNOW, THIS IS QUITE AMAZING. 00:00:49 DON’T THE DEMOCRATS TALK ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING? 00:00:53 HE SAID NO MORE. 00:00:55 I SAID WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO DEBATE A PROMINENT GLOBAL WARMING — ANTI-GLOBAL WARMING ABSOLUTELY. 00:01:04 ADVOCATE IN THE CONGRESS? 00:01:06 HOW ABOUT YESTERDAY, HE SAID? 00:01:13 SO I CALLED CONGRESSMAN ED MARKEY. 00:01:16 THIS IS A YEAR AGO. 00:01:20 I SAID CONGRESSMAN MARKEY, WOULD INHOFF? 00:01:26 YOU BE WILLING TO DEBATE SENATOR SOMEHOW THEY COULD NEVER FIND A TIME TO DEBATE IN FRONT OF THE SENATE OR HOUSE AND OF COURSE, THERE COULDN’T COMMITTEE ROOM THIS ISSUE. 00:01:41 HAVE BEEN A MORE DEFENSIVE STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT OBAMA THAN TO SAY FINALLY — HE DIDN’T MENTION IT IN TWO STATE OF THE UNION SPEECHES, CLIMATE CHANGE IS NOT A HOAX. 00:01:54 THAT WOULD HAVE MADE TEDDY ROOSEVELT PROUD AND JIMMY CARTER AND SO FORTH. 00:02:02 SO YOU DON’T HAVE A POLITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ON CAPITOL HILL AND IN MANY STATE LEGISLATURES. 00:02:10 ISSUE. 00:02:10 THEY’RE RUNNING AWAY FROM THE THEY’RE RUNNING AWAY FROM THE ISSUE. 00:02:15 THEY’RE NOT EVEN CRITICIZING NUCLEAR POWER THE WAY SOME OF THEM WERE. 00:02:19 THEY’RE CUTTING QUID PRO QUO September 18, 2012 in Politics. Tags: Jon Krosnick, Nuclear power, PBS, Ralph Nader, Washington More evidence that a cold climate kills – while trying to sell “stop Brexit” Et Tu, Bloomberg? The Greenland Purchase ← PBS backtracks due to viewer pressure McIntyre on Lewandowsky’s Fake Correlation → 45 thoughts on “Ralph Nader: Dems running away from Global Warming debate” Evan in GA says: With some due respect to his interest in public exposure, Mr. Nader has become an old man that is entirely insignificant, as opposed to simply a totally insignificant man, which he has been for many years. Your followers, Ralph, are fewer these days….far fewer, and much, much younger than you. Perhaps you should consider actually moving forward in life. Faux Science Slayer says: Admit it Ralph….AGW is ‘unsafe at any speed’….. David Ball says: Lifted my spirits, even though this is clearly an attempt to rally the troops. Thank you for posting this Anthony!! Markey ostriched LOL!! Ric Werme says: Wow – those “higlights” look like they were transcribed by a voice to lossy text converter! Playing the clip made a lot more sense. E.g. “HE SAID NO MORE” should be “He said, ‘No more.'” I was just thinking a few days ago that I hadn’t heard anything from Ralph Nader in ages. If he’s around just in CSpan clips, I guess he’ll be keeping out of trouble. 2soonold2latesmart says: The Corvair is dead, but the Volt lives. Enter the man who single handedly closed down a production plant for a frivolous if not fraudulent campaign, upon which he has made millions of dollars, safely tucked away. And turned the Corvair into a collectors item. kwik says: I’m glad the Volt doesnt run on LiPo’s, otherways Nader would have another cause. When you try to pack more and more energy into a smaller and smaller volume, you are, basically, building a potential bomb. Luckily nature itself has found a very stable way of storing energy in a small volume. It is called…….oil. Alexander K says: There was nothing wrong with the Corvair except Nader, the man who didn’t understand the difference between understeer, oversteer and his own backside. A very sad episode which proved the power of alarmist hysteria over good engineering. As a result, Americans missed out on a lovely and logical American-built car which could have taken American drivers away from the-then current palaces on wheels, mad excesses of sheetmetal and chrome. @pat says: And the Corvair was a pretty good,safe car. I drove two of them [not at the same time, of course] and never had any problems. The main problem, as I see it, was that American drivers were typically not used to driving a rear engine transaxle auto with a tendency to oversteer in a hard cornering situation, …much like the Volkswagen Bug of the same era – which never seemd to bother Nader. One supposes he just had it in for General Motors. James Sexton says: Ralph Nader is a nut. But, he’s an observant nut. We’ve won. We won last year. But, it was only on this subject. They want water to be the next issue. Continue to ridicule the thought of virtual water. They’d like the ozone to fall back on, but they’re too scared to run it up again. (Thanks to all of the climate skeptics!) Slowly, but surely, this gets to become what it was always about, a philosophical/social/economic issue. Only the most ardent true believers think something really bad is on the horizon and that man couldn’t adapt any changes we have moving forward. (heh). Don’t despair, there will continue to be challenges to rise against with these lunatics! Christian_J. says: This would ofcourse be typical, especially from Democrats, where once they were thrilled to be able to waste billions of dollars on more useless “Green House Gases” schemes which all came to nought and had zero or negative affect. Even the electric cars were a debacle as it takes, uses and generated more pollution that a normal vehicle ever did. Now we have the joke that is the Biofuel cycle which has now been demonstrated to be more toxic than standard fuel. Someone should inform those people about ’cause and effect” as it would appear that they do not comprehend the concept or ever bother checking the facts before they start another one of their hair brain schemes. It really is laughable. Mariss says: Look at the guy; Ralph Nader. He looks worse than Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones. Global warming is just as decayed scientifically as Ralph Nader is physically. The two are emblematic of each other in a macabre sort of way. A spent leftist who should have left the stage a long time ago endorsing a spent and discredited scientific theory that should have left the stage with him. No body cares about Ralph today and no body cares about global warming today; the world has moved on to other, more important things. Mark and two Cats says: James Sexton said: Ralph Nader is a nut. But, he’s an observant nut. We’ve won. It’s no time to get cocky – we haven’t won – when the powers that be aren’t speaking openly about something, it just means that they have gone covert. They are waiting until after the election: if obama wins, then the environmental issues that seem to have gone dormant will resurface with a vengeance, and the jackbooted greenshirts will be kicking down our doors some krystallnacht soon, looking for skeptics. 18 Sept: KSN-TV: Hutchinson plant to lay off half its workforce Siemens Energy makes wind turbines for the wind energy industry. It says it is restructuring its wind power business and it will affect approximately 615 employees primarily in Iowa, Kansas and Florida… Siemens says there has been a significant drop in new wind power orders. It says it’s partly due to uncertainty surrounding the future of the Production Tax Credit (PTC) for new wind turbine installations. The company says that and the economy are casting a shadow on the short-term future of the entire U.S wind power industry… http://www.ksn.com/mostpopular/story/Hutchinson-plant-to-lay-off-half-its-workforce/wPZ6fKyAdke62k5Q09BDhA.cspx 18 Sept: Times Union: AP: Switch to solar in Southwest limited by issues of logistics Resource remains largely untapped because of distribution problemshttp://www.timesunion.com/business/article/Switch-to-solar-in-Southwest-limited-by-issues-of-3875583.php Nader did have a go at the VW, which seems to have largely “disappeared” from the net. Road and Track went through the report and the cited literature, highlighted the doctoring of it, and concluded that the VW could be considered one of the safest. This was around 1973-74 SasjaL says: SENATOR JAMES INHOFF, WHO CALLED GLOBAL WARMING ONE OF MODERN HISTORY’S GREATEST HOAXES, … If only in modern time, what is bigger then …? Mike Bromley the Kurd says: I hate to say that I agree, Mark, but I do. Public display of this line of propaganda is unpopular with all but the greenest of greenies, so yep, the greenshirts have gone to ground. bushbunny says: [snip . . OT . . mod] TWE says: Exactly right. The ONLY reason they have gone silent is because the public is fatigued by talk of global warming. Any more pro-CAGW talk is likely to lose votes rather than gain them. They are playing the game of “Everyone knows CAGW is real, so we’ll just continue enacting our policies and making our treaties under the radar”. And if anybody happens to notice and make a fuss, they’ll just appeal to authority and use all their usual tricks to sweep it back under the carpet. This applies to both sides of the political spectrum, and not just to the US either. Mike Mangan says: Marginalized enviro’s DO have a presidential candidate to turn to: Green Party candidate Jill Stein… http://www.jillstein.org/ I encourage all followers of Think Progress and SkS to vote for her. Heh. For Nader AGW politics is just a vehicke for all the income redistribution or limitation he was when he ran in 2000. FerdinandAkin says: Chevy Corvair – Unsafe at any speed Chevy Volt – Unmarketable at any price Dan Lee says: Nader and is ilk have become “The Establishment”. The Greens, the economic central planners, the CAGW warmistas, these people are this generation’s aging, creaky, nonsense-muttering Establishment. People don’t spontaneously protest FOR the powerful and the elite. By definition the powerful can take care of themselves, and there is long list of well-funded pro-Establishment NGO and other organizations (Greenpeace, WWF, etc.) to take care of business for them when the Establishment’s news media (NYT, ABCNBCCBSPBS et al) needs assistance. Nader says, “The third outcry has got to be….” …what its got to be is “spontaneous”, not directed by some Establishment comandante. If an outcry isn’t spontaneous, it isn’t genuine, its astro-turfed. Guam says: @James Sexton, completely agree, read the Democratic Platform, its just as far out there as it ever has been on AGW. This is being low profiled for the election to keep it out of the debate. http://www.docstoc.com/docs/128272082/Dem-Platform There are many levels of argument going on. In pure science, I think the question is settled and the skeptics have won. There is no credible scientific paper produced recently which supports the concept of CO2 driving a dangerous level of heating around the world. There are still what I would class as ‘scientific activists’. Lewandowsky is an example, and his ‘survey’ is a good example of the depths they have to sink to to produce anything which they can claim as supportive. The battle is nearly won here. Then there are the straight ‘green activists’, such as Greenpeace. They will continue to produce biased documents claiming that global warming exists, and publish them in their own magazines. The battle will be won here when they cease to receive any support for doing so, and I see some encouraging signs that that is starting to happen. Finally there are the politicians and commercial green interests. These groups are strongly for the green agenda because they are obtaining money and power from it. Here I see signs that they are wavering, but remain strongly attached to the scam, because they have based their political or commercial careers on the ’cause’. They are getting exposed as the science falls away, but can still rely on the green activists to provide them with justification. What is needed here is a face-saving other line they can be presented with. Only then will they reject this obvious lie, probably in favour of an equally objectionable one…. jrwakefield says: As soon as the opposing side threatens, insults, demands sensoring, you know you have won. Keep up the fantastic work Anthony! We are slowly winning. Eustace Cranch says: It would be nice if Mr. Nader respected Senator INHOFE enough to spell his name right. Kent Beuchert says: Ralph is an old hand at faking data in order to inflame the public – his claims that the Chevrolet Corvair was a flipping machine killed a really good (and now collectible) car, which was also very fuel efficient, something Nader pushed later on. GM demoed the Corvair to automotive magazine testers and proved to them it had no tendency to flip (unlike the VW Beetle, which Nader never mentioned). GM execs then made their usual series of dumb mistakes and killed the car. What they should have done was to ignore Nader and produce data to prove that Nader’s charges were nonsensical, like the man himself (Nader never drove a car in his life). I believe Nader pushed anti-lock brakes as Godsends. Last data I saw indicated anti-lock brakes have zero effects with respect to safety. Nader’s past actions certainly deserve to be investigated. Reality check says: Would this be the same Ralph Nader who was protecting us from the evil automakers out to kill us with those flimsy cars? Isn’t he promoting those now? Or protecting us from evil nuclear things except those associated with wind power and anything else “green”? Maybe the people in Washington just cannot keep up with the changing playbook and are afraid to jump in for fear tomorrow their “green” idea will be vilified. As for discussing climate change, again, who knows what playbook is out on the table currently? Even politicians aren’t as flexible as climate change promoters. Ian L. McQueen says: If I may make one more comment on the Corvair….. The original Corvair with a swing-axle rear suspension did have handling problems. This is the car that made Nader (in)famous. In the meantime, GM engineers finally prevailed over the bean-counters and installed a proper independent rear suspension, making the Corvair a good-handling machine at last. But GM buckled to Nader and dropped the Corvair completely. IanM highflight56433 says: The world is flat regime instituted death to all opposition to then theological might. Control schemes. Example: Installation of two way communication from your home thermostat. A scheme to shut your power off to sell high priced energy to the highest bidder while you freeze or sweat. Example: Transponders in your vehicle to tax and track your activity. Example: Our education system owned and operated by progressivenistas to brain wash our youth into their collective culture. Individually the control mechanisms seem miniscule, but in whole are mighty. Global warming scare? An attempt at control expansion. The stifling of innovation. I recall the Corvair as being misunderstood. Air cooled engines are not well understood in the minds of those who just want to turn the key and go without much thought to temperature conditions. James Sexton says (September 18, 10:36 pm) (…) They’d like the ozone to fall back on, but they’re too scared to run it up again. Afraid I have bad news for you, James. They’re warming up the corpse as we speak. accordionsrule says: EPA won in court, legislators don’t even have to touch this hot potato anymore. David in Michigan says: @accordionsrule: Absolutely correct. The EPA has taken the debate out of the legislative arena. The executive branch has control of the agenda. Politicians in congress can now just (and will) say words to the effect that “it’s out of our hands”. I agree with many others that Ralph Nader is irrelevant but the EPA makes his influence (if he has any) unnecessary anyway. Ally E. says: Totally agree with you, Mark. Obama shut up about global warming because he recognizes it as a vote loser. He recognizes that people aren’t happy with green policy. He wants to win votes. If he gets back in, it wouldn’t surprise me to see it all spring back into being until, of course, it’s time for the next election when he will seem to back off once more to go (again) through the motions of caring. These people are certainly not above lying. Here in Australia, Gillard has proven that. Don’t trust any of these green politicians. Don’t trust them on anything. They will tell you whatever they need to tell you to get that all important vote, then they’ll do what they want. Same as always. That said, I do think politicians the world over are recognizing that green is not working and that the economy needs help. The smart ones will be tiptoeing (running?) away from anything green. It’s just that you won’t know who means it until after the election, and possibly not even then (depending on who is not in power but whispering “vote me, vote me next time, I’ll be good to you, I care, I promise”). kramer says: Just saw the following on Tom Nelson: Nader also recalled trying to set up a global warming debate between climate change skeptic Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) and outspoken climate advocate Rep. Edward Markey (D-Mass.). Nader said that despite Inhofe’s eagerness, he could not get Markey to commit to the match. http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/250337-nader-capitol-hill-needs-substantive-climate-change-debate?tmpl=component&print=1&page= Wonder why he wouldn’t commit? My guess is that Markey is so full of compassion and tolerance that he didn’t want to make Inhofe look bad from the bashing Inhofe would have gotten from the ‘solid’ climate change science. The strength of a totalitarian regime isn’t really in it’s army, it’s in it’s bureaucracy. Form and control a bureaucracy and you’ve got “the little guy” under your thumb. I should add, “and give that bureaucracy an agenda” before “and you’ve got “the little guy” under your thumb.” Gary Pearse says: Okay Ralph, we got seat belts. That’s enough for one lifetime. Note the physiology of activist science. In the beginning there are scientists and they propound and start getting evermore massive grants of cash as politicians begin to smell a way to raise massive taxes. Then on the fringes the me-too biologists see a way to raise lumps of grant cash, then the social scientists join the cash-crazed crowd, estimating the social costs of this terrible development and proposing policy, laws, regulations, controls; by now some opposition starts to realize this is more serious than they thought and they finally start examining the science and the tide starts to turn, then panic sets in when treasured theories begin to be trashed, governments hurry in taxes and legislation before it’s too late, then the activists stop their crippled science and revert to ugly attacks, then psychologists and psychiatrists, who thought they had missed the boat jump in and develop new psychoses to cover the behaviour of the opposition to the settled science. Then it turns cold and Ehrlich, who was a hero of the coming Ice Age 40 years ago before he switched horses, says, I told you so. Goode 'nuff says: I agree, it’s an election year, anything goes. My thinkolator says nothing changes in the long run. What if they are only following the pulls of the 1 percent who hold the strings? What if big money has an office where all the biggest money is? http://m.edf.org/offices/bentonville-arkansas What if they can easily hide political contributions with nonprofit 501 (c) (4) organizations? http://www.opensecrets.org/news/2012/08/capital-eye-opener-august-14.html http://m.townhall.com/columnists/judgeandrewnapolitano/2012/09/13/what_if_november_changes_nothing What If November Changes Nothing? What If November Changes Nothing? Sep 13, 2012 What if the principal parties’ candidates for president really agree more than they disagree? What if they both support the authority of the federal government to spy on Americans without search warrants? What if they both support confining foreigners, and untried, in Guantanamo Bay? What if they both believe the president can arrest without charge and confine without trial any American he hates or fears? What if they both believe in secret courts — kept away from the public and the press — that can take away the rights of Americans? What if they both think the president can disregard the Constitution when it comes to the rights of those the government has confined to speedy trials, to confront witnesses and evidence against them, and to counsel of their choosing? What if they both believe the government can use evidence obtained under torture at trials in American courts? What if they both think the president can incarcerate those he once prosecuted, even after acquittal? What if both major presidential candidates believe they can fight any war, assassinate any foe or assault any country using the military or the CIA, and they need not ask Congress for a declaration of war as the Constitution requires, nor account to Congress or the public as the law requires? What if they both want American troops to remain in Afghanistan, even though no foreign country in history has successfully done so, and even though the culture in Afghanistan is as lawless, as vicious to women and children, and as harmless to America today as it was when President Bush invaded it in 2001? What if they both think this costly and fruitless war — the longest in American history — is somehow good for American freedom and security, even though most Americans do not? What if they both refuse to understand that the longer we are killing people in foreign lands who can cause us no real harm the more likely will people from those lands come here and bring us real harm? What if they both believe in adding to the government’s $16 trillion debt and letting future generations deal with paying it back? What if they both want to have the feds spend more money next year than the feds are spending this year? What if they both accept FDR- and LBJ-style entitlements, even though they are nowhere authorized by the Constitution and there are not enough present-day workers to tax in order to pay for them? What if President Obama wants to raise taxes by increasing some tax rates on the rich? What if Gov. Romney wants to raise taxes by eliminating some tax deductions available to the rich? What if raising taxes on anyone in a recession will cause higher unemployment? What if they both believe in borrowing newly printed money from the Federal Reserve in order to fund the government? What if Obama is of the view that the federal government can tell you how to live and keep you from becoming too rich? What if Romney wants to make the same federal government more effective and efficient at what it does? What if Obama is really a Marxist who rejects personal freedom, natural rights and private property? What if Romney is really an empty suit who doesn’t know or won’t say what he believes? What if Obama really wants all health care providers to work for the federal government? What if Romney spent the entire presidential primary season condemning Obamacare, only to say this past weekend that there are parts of it he really likes and will endeavor to retain? What if Obama wants federal bureaucrats to ration health care and decide who lives and who dies? What if Romney spent the entire presidential primary season running against conservative and libertarian opponents and arguing that only the free market or the states should address health care, but earlier this week accepted a major federal role in its management? What if Obama will have the feds tell you what doctor to see and tell the doctor what procedures to administer? What if Romney consistently blasted the concept that Congress can constitutionally force you to buy health care coverage you don’t want to buy, but now accepts the concept that Congress can constitutionally force insurance companies to sell you health care coverage they don’t want to sell? What if the system is fixed? What do we do about it? Now we get to wildly speculate? sorepaw says: These remarks by Ralph Nader are quite revealing. CAGW is dying as a political issue in the United States. Barack Obama felt obliged to mention CAGW once at the Democratic National Convention. That was to remind the faithful that he hasn’t forsaken them. His campaign speeches haven’t been featuring it. Of course, should Obama get reelected, he will still push environmental suppressive measures. Not by trying to Congress to pass any. By getting his EPA administrator to issue them by fiat. I think he likes the whole idea of suppressive measures. He certainly likes being able to reward his bundlers with “green” subsidies. Stas Peterson says: Ralph Nader should be prosecuted for hundreds of unecessary deaths, and practicing engineering without a licence. Nader is a lawyer with little scientific training, but in his simple addle-pated mind, if a little air bag is good, a bigger, more powerful one would be better. If right sized air bags need a seatbelt, then in his simple minded way, he thought super powered airbags would not need seatbelts to be used. I saw a GM engineer testify to congress, get crucified for pointing out that little old ladies and children sitting too close would die when these over-powered airbags deployed. I understand he was so humiliated and decried as a tool and enemy of the people for opposing such a brilliant idea, that he subsequently committed suicide. Meanwhile old Ralphie and his sidekick the “lady in tennis shoes” forced the use of the over-powered airbags. But only in the USA where Nader’s writ, controlled NHTSA and the Congress. Soon, as predicted, people started dying, and the Congress and Ralphies pet agency the NHTSA demanded that the automakers stop using overpowered airbags and “killing women and children”. Only in the USA were these ever used, and the engineers knew what would happen, so they designed the airbag inflaters to accept a replaceable cartridge. All airbags in the world used the proper and lower powered and safe cartridges; and only in Ralphie’s’ America did the cartridges contain an oversupply of inflation propellent. The unsafe and overpowered cartridges weer soon replaced with proper ones, that should have been specified from the outset. Of course Mr. Public Citizen, was never questioned, or indicted for his criminal practices. Public Citizen with all their lawyers, intimidated all the tort attorneys from suing Ralph for civil liability in the hundreds of wrongful deaths. Wayne Delbeke says: Skeptics are not winning. Science and common sense are winning. In the end when we see all sorts of new LOW record temperatures and only a few HIGH record temperatures (which the unbiased /sarc) media touts as evidence of CAGW; the public begins to realize it is being duped and starts looking at what their parents and grand parent and great grand parents told them, and pretty soon we realize we bin there, done that before. No science is needed. Just the ability to read. And differentiate between “massaged” reading material and original material. Course, original material has some pretty poor information in it too. Timeline biases. I have a book of my great grandmothers from the 1800’s when she was in India with local medicinal remedies and how to treat the locals. Reading it today would make your hair curl given what we know today about drugs and human nature. And I am sure someone reading our current climate science 200 years from now will have equal unbelief in our ignorance.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1944
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__label__cc	0.559367	0.440633	People don’t always say ‘I love you…’ Column by Andrea W. Doray Posted 1/2/20 Sometimes it sounds like: “Be safe.” “Did you eat?” “Call me when you get home.” And, “I made this for you.” My sister shared this concept with me recently, and the last one always … If you made a voluntary contribution of $25 or more in Nov. 2018-2019, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one at no additional charge. VIP Digital Access Includes access to all websites Our print publications are advertiser supported. For those wishing to access our content online, we have implemented a small charge so we may continue to provide our valued readers and community with unique, high quality local content. Thank you for supporting your local newspaper. Posted Thursday, January 2, 2020 3:11 pm Andrea Doray Sometimes it sounds like: “Be safe.” “Did you eat?” “Call me when you get home.” And, “I made this for you.” My sister shared this concept with me recently, and the last one always makes me a little teary. In our family, we do say “I love you” a lot. And we hug “hello,” we hug “goodbye,” we hug “have fun at the grocery store.” But sometimes we also say, “How did the meeting go?” or “You look fantastic today” or “It’s really great to see you,” as well as, “I miss you.” (It’s very special to me when someone simply says, “Thank you.”) My cousin Jan shares her love by suggesting “Let’s go for a walk,” or “Let’s share a meal together.” Vicki, a friend from high school, echoes Jan’s sentiment when she says, “Come back soon!” And, Tom, a friend from college, says, “Take care of yourself.” My dear friend Judy, who always thinks of other people first, shares her love when she asks, “How are YOU?” And high school friend and classmate Elaine knows that a call or a text just to check in can also say, “I love you.” Classmate Mike simply asks, “May I pray for you?” For many people, expressions of love often sound like what Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages, calls “acts of service.” For example, my friend Mel asks, “How can I help you?” and friend and former colleague Jan will say, “Do you need anything?” High school friend Pat’s offering warms my heart: “It’s my turn to do the dishes!” and former neighbor Kim makes me cheer with “I cleaned your car for you.” For family member Jennifer, sometimes it sounds a lot like “Laundry’s done!” For friend and fellow writer Kim, it might be, “I emptied the dishwasher,” or “I got you Diet Coke.” And she made me laugh, in sweet wistfulness, with: “Of course, I’ll watch The Incredibles with you again.” Former colleague Nan and friend-from-second-grade Jacque both connect love with … health and fitness? Yes, Nan she says she might ask, “Can I warm up your coffee – while I’m getting my Fitbit steps in?” And although Jacque qualified her response by telling me it isn’t very “romantic,” I consider it charming that she asks her husband, “Wanna go to the gym?” What children say is so pure that it’s easy to hear “I love you” in a 22-month-old’s offer to his grandmother, my high school friend Debbie, while extending his little hands and saying, “Help you gamma up.” As former classmate Ken reminds us, we don’t necessarily need words: “I take the armload of groceries from her, I hold the door for her. I give her the last piece of pastry ... sometimes the biggest show of emotion is a hug.” Dear friend Patty agrees, saying simply: “Hugs.” Of course, sometimes we just say, “I love you,” as former classmates Glenn and Randy do: Glenn continues to tell his six children – and their children – that he loves them, and Randy will say, “I love you more.” And perhaps fellow writer Ginny sums it up best when she notes: “I do say ‘I love you’ to family and friends when I mean it. I always say it when I feel it … because, what are we saving it for?” May you enjoy many expressions of love this holiday. Andrea Doray is a writer who agrees with Coach Stacy who says, “Safe travels, my friends,” and with friend Molly who offers: “As you wish …” Contact Andrea at a.doray@andreadoray.com. 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__label__wiki	0.90806	0.90806	Iran Nuclear Talks Iran says IAEA nuclear bomb probe now ‘closed’ TEHRAN (AFP) – Iran said Wednesday it now considers a UN probe into allegations of past nuclear weapons research closed after a watchdog published its long-awaited report. “It can be said that all measures regarding previous issues have been completely concluded and the PMD issue has been closed,” Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told state television. He was referring to the “possible military dimensions” of Iran’s nuclear programme, which has been long investigated by the International Atomic Energy Agency. Iran had said Sunday that there would be no final implementation of a July 14 nuclear deal with world powers unless the probe into allegations of past weapons research remained open. It has always denied seeking to develop atomic weapons capability, insisting its nuclear activities are for peaceful energy production and medical purposes only. Araghchi on Wednesday said the IAEA report “confirms the Islamic Republic of Iran’s peaceful nuclear programme and the agency has in fact ruled out all the allegations that a nuclear military programme existed.” “The maximum thing that the agency says in its last paragraph is that there were some studies or assessment of possibilities – which is not correct… but the agency’s conclusion is that some studies had been done but it didn’t continue.” He called on the IAEA’s board of governors to formally seal its investigation at its next meeting on Dec 15. “As we announced repeatedly, nuclear weapons have and will have no place in Iran’s defence doctrine,” said Araghchi. “Now, the invalidity of previous claims has been proven. The other side should fulfil their obligations including closure of the so-called PMD file.” Abbas Araqchi, IAEA, Iran nuclear talks #IranDeal, Iran's PMD case December 3, 2015 IAEA report affirms no diversion of nuclear material in Iran: Envoy Turkey says Turkish, Russian minister to meet today	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1955
__label__wiki	0.670815	0.670815	Home Region China Baidu’s lost decade in international markets Language, customs & localisation Baidu’s lost decade in international markets Yating Zhao It seems that Google’s return to China is no longer just a rumour. The news first came out on 1st of August, with China’s government-owned People’s Daily issuing a commentary a week later. With the news, Baidu’s share price plummeted during the week. The week after Google’s rumours With the exponential growth of mobile internet in China, Alibaba & Tencent have encroached, if not occupied, most of the use cases and consumer traffic gateways, effectively establishing their own ecosystems. Baidu, the other player in the BAT trio, is falling far behind. That said, Baidu is still the biggest search engine in the Chinese speaking world. Years of easy money from search has made Baidu a rich company, and of course Robin Li, the founder of Baidu, would not like to see Google’s return. In a tweet, he said he is confident that Baidu will beat Google once again, should the latter decide to return to China. Robin’s confidence Well, leaving the prospects of the potential fight in China aside, Baidu has actually tried to fight against Google, outside China. It was, in fact, one of the first big Chinese internet companies to extensively develop international markets. However, the results are not rosy. 2006: Google entered China; Baidu went to Japan Let’s first briefly go through the history of Baidu in China: In 2000 it officially launched the Chinese language search engine, and gradually offered search services to the major Chinese language portals; a year later, Baidu launched bidding for search results; and in 2005, Baidu IPO’ed at Nasdaq. In 2006, Baidu faced a big threat: Google’s entry into China. Within 3 years, Google took ⅓ of market share in China. Facing the real competitor, Baidu launched its international business, trying to fight against Google in other battlefields. The strategy went: the first market had to be big with huge monetization capabilities. They chose Japan – geographically close to China, and economically robust. baidu.jp Baidu’s Japan subsidiary was set up in 2007. The company not only made huge investment in equipment and technology, but also secured a star team: Nobuyuki Idei, former Chairman of Sony, became independent director, while Toshikazu Inoue, who used to head Yahoo Japan’s search business, became Baidu Japan’s President. Toshikazu Inoue The results are nowhere close to expectations. Google & Yahoo already occupied more than 90% of the search market share in Japan; Baidu’s efforts only landed itself a tiny and stagnant market share of 1%. In 2015, Baidu shut the seven-year-old Japanese language search engine in silence, only to be noticed by media a few months later. That was telling about the service’s irrelevance. We at Momentum Works believe the following mistakes were made: Timing: when Baidu decided to enter Japan, Google was already there – to challenge the status quo, Baidu faced an uphill challenge; Strategy: Baidu copied its strategy from its success in China, with browser, input method, and directory service hao123 to acquire and retain users. However, the ecosystem in Japan was quite different. Baidu’s other products, such as map, are very similar to what Google was offering, only inferior at that time. Efforts to impose Simeji input effort received backlash from the government, tarnishing the reputation of Baidu in the Japanese market. Uniqueness of Japanese market: Baidu failed to bring any real innovation to lure the Japanese consumers, which by itself was no small task. Domestic companies did not manage that either. Partnerships: Baidu actually had some good talks with some telcos, but because of indecision at the top, it missed the opportunity of working with some major players to quickly gain market share. Robin Li also rejected a collaboration possibility with Softbank. 2012-2014: emerging world In 2012, Hu Yong, a former executive of Huawei with extensive experience in international markets, joined Baidu to lead its international efforts. Hu Yong The failure in Japan prompted the company to reflect on its strategy, and adjust its directions on two fronts: In target geographies, Baidu abandoned the developed world, but focused on emerging markets, setting up offices in Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Brazil and Egypt. In product offering, it focused on utility tools rather than search engine. Baidu everywhere Baidu has thus developed a matrix of products, from directory to browser, from speed booster and battery saver to app store. Such products are good in attracting a large instalment base, which allowed Baidu to monetize through advertising. In 2010, international business was 0.2% of Baidu’s overall revenue; the international revenue shot up by 16 times, although still less than 1% of the total revenue. By that time, Cheetah Mobile, Apus and ShareIT were all aggressively expanding outside China through matrices of utility products. Baidu’s edge became slim. A fundamental problem here is: the online/mobile ad market in emerging markets is tiny compared to that of China. In addition, Facebook, Google and Twitter already captured majority of the good quality advertising dollars. Therefore, such revenue, while good enough for an independent company (Apus became profitable), for companies of Baidu’s size it is really insignificant. You can imagine how much attention and priority the international business would get, compared to other, profit-making BUs. Here we have to emphasise on Brazil, a major market Hu Yong had led when he was at Huawei. It became one of Baidu’s major markets for investment as well. In 2013, Baidu started offering both desktop and mobile applications in Brazil. It launched a Portuguese language search engine a year later. Later, in line with the company’s overall strategy of prioritising O2O through its Nuomi subsidiary, Baidu bought group buy company Peixe Urbano. The core management of Peixe Urbano exchanged notes extensively with Nuomi team. In O2O we trust Baidu expected, with 2.5 million users of Peixe Urbano, the company will get a strong foothold in Brazil, and expand into many other service areas. To further this agenda, Baidu started an O2O alliance in Brazil, and promised major investments into the sector. Brazilian entrepreneurs expecting Baidu’s investment However, the small size and consistent losses of Peixe Urbano pushed the subsidiary into limbo. Nuomi did not want to take over, and later Peixe Urbano was divested to Mountain Nazca, which also purchased Groupon’s businesses in the region. The O2O entrepreneurs did not Baidu’s promised investments materialize. It never did. 对百度抱很大期待的巴西创业者 In 2018, Baidu closed its operations in Brazil. Baidu’s businesses in other regions did not fare better. In Southeast Asia, for a long time the senior executive had no confirmation from the headquarters about which initiative to really invest in; executives in Middle East saw one deal after another passing by, without the mandate and support to seize them. In October 2017, Baidu’s Egypt office was shut down; and its Indian promises never came to light. In May this year, Baidu announced that it would restructure its international business, focusing on AI technology and its core AI products, including DuerOS and Apollo autonomous driving platform. This is an acknowledgement that previous efforts completely failed. What was the cause? More than a decade of international efforts went nowhere – we believe that the causes include the inherent challenges of Chinese companies venturing overseas, as well as issues particular to Baidu. 1、Talent When you go to another market, you need talent to be able to execute in that market but also work well with your home team. In its early days, Baidu mainly sent tech and product folks to explore international markets, which was a major mistake. In comparison, Huawei’s frontlines are filled with Business Development, Sales and Operations people. More crucially, they were given the liberty to make decisions on the go, as long as these decisions are within some predetermined limits. Could Baidu have copied Huawei’s model? Well, not exactly. Huawei sold products, and Baidu internet services to consumers. Huawei’s handset business is less successful than its telco and equipment business. There are a lot of lessons to be learnt. Alibaba and Tencent faced the same challenges – though Alibaba is learning. Now it is finally willing to send people, young executives or part of the founding team, overseas – and get them to learn fast. Whereas Baidu and Tencent’s senior executives show lack of willingness to get involved in the small and insignificant global markets. 2、Strategy Baidu’s strategy in international markets has never been firm – it is, at best, wobbly. Part of the management believed that the international development should be achieved through M&A as well as investment. However, the integration was not as easy as one would normally imagine. So the strategy swang between more investment and more own products – a lot of effort was spent making adjustments, rather than developing the business. We heard that many governments in emerging markets were actually impressed by Baidu in the beginning and were willing to fund or help Baidu’s efforts in their respective markets. However, for whatever reason such deals did not eventually materialize. Without clear direction, Baidu’s presence eventually reduced to sales people going to other internet companies: “Do you want to buy users?” Only Chinese companies understood what they meant. Local startups are more familiar with advertising through Google and Facebook. Lots of Momentum Works’s friends actually worked at Baidu’s international business during its heyday. When we chatted about their experience, the common response is a sigh: “we could have succeeded”. Some would also say “developing international markets is much much harder than we imagined, especially for big companies.” Regardless, Baidu is still a big company with strong cash flows and more important, really good tech. It still has a chance of doing international markets well. However, to achieve that, it needs a new structure, where motivated and capable people are given enough liberty and resources. It could invest in its experienced executives, whoever willing to start up new companies in the international markets. We think not only Baidu, other Chinese companies such as Pinduoduo and Toutiao could do the same. This article was originally published in Chinese through Momentum Works’s WeChat official account. In addition to The Low Down, Momentum Works’s Chinese articles are well read by key investment decision makers in tech. Previous articleMomentum Works and our friends are hiring! Next articleFacebook Marketplace not a threat it seems? Yating Zhao is General Manager of Middle East at MomentumWorks, She lives in Dubai with her family, but she is interested in all emerging markets. 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__label__wiki	0.834781	0.834781	THE MINNOW BLOG BASSMASTER News FLW Tour News Major League Fishing News THE NATIONAL ANGLER CLOTHING SEMPER FISH CLOTHING HOOKED AF CLOTHING SNAKEHEAD MAYHEM CLOTHING SALT STALKER CLOTHING SWIMBAIT MAYHEM CLOTHING BACK CAST CLOTHING Custom Fishing Lures MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING STAGE 5 SET FOR THIS SOUTHERN FISHERY Alabama – Cullman and Smith Lake – The Destination for MLF Bass Pro Tour Stage FiveTULSA, Okla. (Feb. 20, 2019) – Major League Fishing® (MLF) announced today that Cullman, Alabama, and nearby popular bass fishery Lewis Smith Lake will serve as the setting for Stage Five of the 2019 MLF Bass Pro Tour, April 30 – May 5. “We are extremely excited to announce this new partnership and adventure with Major League Fishing,” said Woody Jacobs, Mayor of the City of Cullman. “By bringing the 2019 MLF Bass Pro Tour to our community this spring, we will be opening new avenues to sports tourism that were not always an option. “I want to thank those involved with our Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism, along with Cullman Economic Development Agency for recruiting and securing the event; and also the Cullman County Commission and County Parks and Recreation for providing resources for this all to work. MLF consists of the top bass anglers in the world, and Smith Lake offers one of the best spotted bass fisheries in the entire United States. All of these factors, along with the tourism benefits and the prime coverage will help to make this a successful and fun event.” Neither the state nor Cullman are strangers to the bass fishing scene. Sixteen of the Bass Pro Tour’s 80-angler field call Alabama home, and Jesse Wiggins, Matt Lee and Jordan Lee are from Cullman. Jordan Lee won the inaugural Bass Pro Tour opener in Kissimmee, Florida, and he’s the reigning Bassmaster Classic champion with back-to-back Classic titles – winning in 2017 and 2018. Jordan Lee is one of three MLF anglers from Cullman, Ala., and among the 16 who reside in the state from the 80-man field that will be competing in the MLF Bass Pro Tour Stage Five event at Alabama’s Lewis Smith Lake, April 30 – May 5. Lee won the Bass Pro Tour inaugural competition on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes in Florida.(Photo by Garrick Dixon) The north Alabama reservoir is located on the Sipsey Fork of the Black Warrior River. It is about 21,000 acres in size and reaches depths of more than 250 feet near its dam. The lake’s diversity in depth and structure caters to literally every bass fishing technique imaginable, from topwater to drop shotting, meaning every angler should be able to fish to his liking. The Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) recently reopened the public boat landing that will serve as the Stage Five launch site. The renovated facility includes a 90-foot-wide, six-lane launching slab and a paved parking lot with room for 113 tow vehicles with boat trailers, and 10 cars. Other improvements include security lighting, a paved overflow parking lot for another 70 truck and trailer rigs, a 45-foot stationary aluminum pier, two large floating aluminum piers and a fixed aluminum pedestrian bridge that connects the overflow and main parking areas. The launch site is located on the northeast side of Ryan Creek and accessed free of charge through Smith Lake Park at 403 County Rd. 386 in Cullman. The project was funded by the Sport Fish Restoration Program, which is supported through excise taxes on the sale of outboard motor fuel, fishing equipment, and the sale of state fishing licenses. For more information about this and other WFF public boating access areas, visit http://boatramps.dcnr.alabama.gov/. As for Smith’s quality fishing, anglers often find themselves challenged in deciding whether to focus on the lake’s generous population of spotted bass, target the bigger largemouth bass or rely on both. Making it even more interesting is the fact that the MLF Bass Pro Tour uses a unique catch-weigh-and-immediate-release format in which all “scorable” bass caught do count in an angler’s score. That means Smith Lake’s big schools of healthy spotted bass could be game changers throughout the competition. “It’s going to be highly exciting to watch our MLF hammers compete in the heart of the Yellowhammer State,” said Michael Mulone, MLF’s Senior Director of Events & Partnerships. “MLF’s format will really show off how good this fishery is because bass within Smith Lake’s 13-to-15-inch slot limit will count in our competition once they satisfy the one-pound minimum rule and since MLF fish are released immediately back into the water after being caught and weighed … they don’t go into livewells. “The Cullman folks are already working hard to make Stage Five something special and I can assure all MLF fans that this will definitely be a must-attend festival.” As in all Bass Pro Tour events, the Cullman visit will feature seven hours of live coverage on each competition day with access to the MLF NOW! free live stream found on the league’s website, www.majorleaguefishing.com. The Smith Lake event will also result in a two-hour television show that will air on Discovery Channel in the fourth quarter of 2019, and repeat on Sportsman Channel in first and second quarters of 2020. MLF programming also airs on Outdoor Channel, World Fishing Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network and Discovery Channel, and all episodes are available on-demand on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV). Cover Photo – Alabama’s Lewis Smith Lake has it all – beauty, docks, bridges, bass … and now MLF’s Bass Pro Tour. The popular bass fishing destination will serve as host to the league’s Stage Five destination in the 2019 season, April 30-May 5. (Photo courtesy Cullman Economic Development Agency) MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING RESPONDS TO 5 FISH FANS WITH “HEAVY HITTERS” OR DID THEY? Major League Fishing announces an original tournament, “Heavy Hitters,” on the Kissimmee Chain Lakes in Kissimmee, Florida, May 16-20, 2020 featuring nearly three- quarters of a million dollars in event payouts. This special event, the first of its kind, extends the Bass Pro Tour to nine events. The Bass Pro Tour began in 2019 and features 80 of the best professional anglers in the world, including Kevin VanDam, Edwin Evers, Aaron Martens, Mike Iaconelli, Jordan Lee, and Skeet Reese. To qualify for Heavy Hitters, the weight of an angler’s single largest bass from each of the first five Stages of the Bass Pro Tour will be recorded. For example, if an angler’s heaviest fish in Stage One is 7 pounds; in Stage Two, 5 pounds; in Stage Three, 9 pounds; in Stage Four 8 pounds; and in Stage Five 6 pounds, that angler’s qualifying weight will be 35 pounds. The 30 anglers from the 80-angler field of the Bass Pro Tour with the highest cumulative weight across five stages earn a spot to compete in MLF’s Heavy Hitters. “We’re always looking for opportunities to experiment with formats so we can discover new ways to present the sport of competitive bass fishing,” remarked Jim Wilburn, President and CEO of Major League Fishing. “As a young, angler-centric league, MLF strives to take notice of what’s happening in our industry and invent entertaining events that both teach trusted techniques from the best anglers in the world and invite new fans to the sport.” The five-day tournament format will parallel REDCREST, featuring a 30-angler Shotgun Round (day one) and a 30-angler Elimination Round (day two). The top 20 anglers at the end of the two-day total qualify into a Knockout Round (days three and four). The top five anglers from each of days three and four will qualify into the 10-angler Championship Round (day five). Scorable bass vary each round. Shotgun and Elimination Rounds will score 1 pound or higher. For the Knockout Round, Major League Fishing will test a 2-pound minimum for scorable bass. In the Championship Round, MLF will test a t3-pound minimum on scorable bass on the Kissimmee Chain Lakes. The full field of 30 anglers will receive a minimum payout of $6,000 and the tournament winner will earn $100,000. In addition to the championship purse, anglers will have the opportunity to earn a daily bonus for their biggest bass of the day based on the following graduating scale: Day One $25,000; Day Two $25,000; Day Three $50,000; Day Four $50,000; Day Five (Championship Day) $100,000. The five-day payout totals $745,000 for MLF Heavy Hitters. Major League Fishing will live stream Heavy Hitters from Kissimmee, Fla. and produce original programming for Discovery as a part of the Bass Pro Tour television lineup. Stage Five moves to Grand Lake With the addition of MLF Heavy Hitters, Stage Five of the Bass Pro Tour will move to Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees, April 24-29, 2019, launching from the Wolf Creek Boat Ramp in Grove, Okla. Each stage of the Bass Pro Tour includes six days of competition using the Major League Fishing, catch-weigh-and-immediately-release format, where every bass over 1 pound counts toward a cumulative weight total for the day. The field of 80 anglers is divided into two groups of 40 to compete on days one and two respectively for the Shotgun Round. On days three and four, the Elimination Round culls the field based on a combined two-day total weight from each angler’s Shotgun and Elimination Round. The top 20 anglers from each group in the Elimination Round (40 total) advance to the Knockout Round on day five, which determines who will compete on that final day, the Championship Round, for the Stage title and $100,000. BASS FISHING LEGENDS FISH THE MLF FORMAT IN OUTDOOR CHANNEL SPECIAL PREMIER Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019 (Tulsa, Okla.) General Tire Major League Legends presented by Bass Pro Shops premieres on Outdoor Channel on Friday, November 15 at 7 p.m. ET. This one-hour special pairs bass fishing legends Bill Dance, Jimmy Houston, Roland Martin, and Johnny Morris with Major League Fishing (MLF) Pros Edwin Evers, Ott DeFoe, Timmy Horton, and Kevin VanDam to test their skills using the MLF tournament format as seen on the Bass Pro Tour. The action unfolds through the MLF catch, weigh, release format in which every fish, weighing at least 16 ounces, counts and culminating in a two-period, one-day weight total. Using SCORETRACKER® fans and anglers alike keep track of the changing field as each fish shifts the leader board in real-time until the clock runs down at the end of Period 2. Viewers get an inside look into the relationships that form over years on the bass fishing tournament trails as legends and pros share stories, as well as a little tournament trash talk, while they compete for bragging rights, a trophy, and a pair of Tracker Off-Road ATVs. Angler/Co-Angler pairings fell as follows: MLF Pro Kevin VanDam (25-time major winner) and Bass Pro Shops Founder Johnny Morris; MLF Pro Timmy Horton (six-time major winner) paired with Roland Martin, 19-time major winner; MLF Pro Ott DeFoe (seven-time major winner) and Jimmy Houston, Bass Fishing Hall of Famer; and MLF Pro Edwin Evers (13-time major winner) paired with Bill Dance, the first superstar of bass fishing. General Tire Major League Legends presented by Bass Pro Shops will premiere on Outdoor Channel on Friday, Nov. 15, 7-8 p.m. ET with re-airs Saturday, Nov. 16, 4-5 p.m. ET and Sunday, Nov. 17, 7-8 a.m. ET. MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING ANNOUNCES 2020 BASS PRO TOUR SCHEDULE By Major League Fishing – October 31, 2019 Tulsa, Okla. – Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today the 2020 Bass Pro Tour schedule and locations. A collection of eight Stages, the Bass Pro Tour 2020 season will begin Feb. 7 on Lake Eufaula in Eufaula, Ala. and conclude on Jul. 26 on Lake Champlain in Burlington, Vt. “This schedule is stocked with great fisheries and destinations,” remarked Michael Mulone, Senior Director of Events of Major League Fishing. “Working with the MLF angler advisory board and these outstanding community hosts, we have built an exciting 2020 schedule that will most benefit our fans.” The Bass Pro Tour began in 2019 and features 80 of the best professional anglers in the world, including Kevin VanDam, Edwin Evers, Aaron Martens, Mike Iaconelli, Jordan Lee, and Skeet Reese. Each Stage includes six days of competition using the Major League Fishing, catch-weigh-and-immediately-release format, where every bass over 1 pound counts toward a cumulative weight total for the day. The field of 80 anglers is divided into two groups of 40 to compete on days one and two, respectively, for the Shotgun Round. On days three and four, the Elimination Round culls the field based on a combined two-day total weight from each angler’s Shotgun and Elimination Round. The top 20 anglers from each group in the Elimination Round (40 total) advance to the Knockout Round on day five, which determines the final 10 who will compete on that final day, the Championship Round, for the Stage title and $100,000. In addition to the economic impact on a host community, Major League Fishing showcases the region through their award-winning, live and linear programming. Each Stage of the Bass Pro Tour is broadcast live on the Major League Fishing app, MyOutdoorTV (MOTV), and MajorLeagueFishing.com, totaling more than 325 hours of original programming. Fans can follow the fast-paced nature of the MLF format as it unfolds on the live leaderboard through SCORETRACKER® updates. Highlights from each Stage of the 2020 Bass Pro Tour will air on Discovery Network beginning in July 2020 and Sportsman Channel in early 2021. “MLF offers the strongest broadcast presence in the industry to fans and sponsors,” said Jim Wilburn, President and CEO of Major League Fishing. “And with these lakes planned for this coming Bass Pro Tour, we know 2020 will be our best year yet as we continue to capture a broad audience of both longtime fishing fans and those new to the sport, thanks to our fast-paced, fan-friendly format.” About Major League Fishing Founded in 2011, Major League Fishing (MLF) brings the high-intensity sport of competitive bass fishing into America’s living rooms on Outdoor Channel, Discovery, CBS, CBS Sports Network, World Fishing Network, Sportsman Channel, and on-demand on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV). The Bass Pro Tour consists of eight events and a championship streamed live on www.MajorLeagueFishing.com and MOTV. MLF recently announced an agreement to acquire Fishing League Worldwide (FLW), which expands their portfolio to include the largest grassroots fishing organization, including the strongest five-fish format professional bass fishing tour, the FLW Pro Circuit (formerly FLW Tour), as well as the FLW Series, FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL), and high school and college tournament circuits. For more information on the league and anglers, visit www.MajorLeagueFishing.com and follow MLF on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. BREAKING NEWS – MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING TO ACQUIRE FISHING LEAGUE WORLDWIDE October 10, 2019, 5:00 A.M. EST (Tulsa, Okla.) Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire Fishing League Worldwide (FLW), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization. The Letter of Intent (LOI) sets in motion the most significant brand merger in competitive bass fishing history, linking a tour and original, award-winning programming featuring the top professional anglers in the world to an extensive grassroots organization that serves tens of thousands of competitive anglers from high school and college to weekenders and tour pros. “We’re thrilled about welcoming FLW to the MLF team,” said Jim Wilburn, President and CEO of Major League Fishing. “FLW shares our commitment to creating tournaments and opportunities centered on the success of the angler. Through this acquisition, we are better positioned to support anglers and sponsors at all levels.” “Our business plan always included reaching all levels of grassroots fishing,” said Boyd Duckett, MLF co-founder and President of the Professional Bass Tour Anglers’ Association (PBTAA). “FLW does it best with the Tour and grassroots tournaments; their reputation in competitive bass fishing is remarkable and their culture has always been pro-angler, which makes this the perfect opportunity for both organizations. We couldn’t be more excited about FLW: their team, anglers, and sponsors.” “This announcement marks a thrilling new chapter in FLW’s history as we join Major League Fishing and begin a new era in the sport of competitive bass fishing,” said FLW President of Operations Kathy Fennel. “As part of the Major League Fishing team, we look forward to enhancing and expanding tournament offerings to our anglers and fans. Our teams have a very similar mission and vision – to support anglers at all levels, provide the industry with unmatched opportunities, and grow the sport. The complementary strengths of our organizations make this a win for the entire sport.” Established in 2011, MLF began as a television product and has grown into a sports league with the launch of the Bass Pro Tour in January of 2019. MLF is a partnership between the PBTAA and Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG), a division of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. “As MLF continues to grow, we’re committed to find the right opportunities to extend the Outdoor Sportsman Group properties,” Outdoor Sportsman Group President and CEO, Jim Liberatore said. “Through this acquisition, MLF can leverage our extensive media reach and award-winning content production to promote competitive bass fishing at all levels.” Each year FLW offers thousands of anglers of all skill levels across the globe the opportunity to compete for millions of dollars in prize money in five tournament circuits. Under the leadership of Irwin Jacobs, FLW expanded the top level of competition to include the industry’s first seven-figure purse. “It has been our mission since my father, Irwin Jacobs, purchased FLW in 1996 to bring the highest quality of tournaments to anglers, sponsors and fans around the world,” said Trish Blake, FLW President of Marketing. “By joining forces with Major League Fishing, the sport of professional tournament fishing will be taken to new heights for anglers across the world at all levels.” Major League Fishing and Fishing League Worldwide anticipate an acquisition close date of October 31, 2019. For more information about this acquisition, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com/FLW. About FLW FLW is the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, providing anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete in more than 290 bass-fishing tournaments across five circuits. Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, FLW and their partners offer a High School Fishing and College Fishing Series, the Bass Fishing League (BFL) series for grassroots anglers, the Costa FLW Series for aspiring professionals and the FLW Tour, which showcases some of the top anglers in the world. For more information visit FLWFishing.com and follow FLW on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. Founded in 2011, Major League Fishing (MLF) brings the high-intensity sport of competitive bass fishing into America’s living rooms on Outdoor Channel, Discovery, CBS, CBS Sports Network, World Fishing Network, Sportsman Channel and on-demand on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV). New for 2019, the Bass Pro Tour consists of eight events and a championship streamed live on www.MajorLeagueFishing.com and MOTV. MLF uses the entertaining and conservation-friendly catch, weigh and immediate-release format where every scoreable bass counts and the winner is the angler with the highest cumulative weight. For more information on the league and anglers, visit www.MajorLeagueFishing.com and follow MLF on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. For more in-depth coverage, see Game & Fish magazine, the official publication of MLF. CATCH ALL THE ACTION FROM THIS YEARS MLF INAUGURAL SEASON – FIND OUT HOW STARTING OCT 5TH 2019 has seen some exciting changes to the professional bass fishing world. Most notably it was the inaugural tour of the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour (BPT). If you missed any of the 8 stages from this year, you will now have a chance to watch them for free on the Discovery Channel. This is a great opportunity for those who missed or want to catch up. Show’s will cover highlights in 13, 2 hour-long formats from all the stages. By Major League Fishing – September 27, 2019 TULSA, Okla. (Sept. 26, 2019) – Major League Fishing (MLF), the purest form of competitive bass fishing, announced today the premiere of the Bass Pro Tour on the Discovery Channel, debuting Saturday, October 5 (7 to 9 a.m. ET). The MLF Bass Pro Tour on Discovery features 13 two-hour episodes, covering the final day of competition during each of the eight regular-season stages, plus all five days of the Tour championship, REDCREST Presented by Venmo. This top-level circuit brings together 80 of the most decorated professional anglers in the world, including Kevin VanDam, Brandon Palaniuk, Edwin Evers, Jacob Wheeler, Jordan Lee, Ott DeFoe and Aaron Martens, to name a few. The field of 80 competes over six days, culminating in a final Championship Round field of 10 anglers. The Bass Pro Tour on Discovery focuses on the athletes and stories on that final day. The action unfolds through the catch, weigh, immediate-release format, in which every fish weighing at least 16 ounces counts, and culminates in a three-period, one-day weight total. Using SCORETRACKER®, fans and anglers alike keep track of the changing field as each fish changes the standings in real time until time runs out at the end of Period 3. Viewers can follow the inaugural Bass Pro Tour season every Saturday morning from 7-9 a.m. ET through December 28, 2019, when the REDCREST Champion takes the Tour title. EDWIN EVERS RUNS AWAY WITH FIRST EVER REDCREST CHAMPIONSHIP AT UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER LA CROSSE, Wis. (Aug. 25, 2019) – Before the start of the REDCREST Presented by Venmo, there may have been a debate about who is currently the most feared angler on tour. But now there’s no doubt. It’s been a good year for Edwin Evers: Stage Two Champion, Bass Pro Tour Points Champion, and now REDCREST Champion. He took home $300,000 for his win today and can add that to the $193,600 he won during the season; no matter how you look at it, it’s been an excellent year. Today, it was Evers, and then everybody else. His weight total of 85-06 was 15-pounds more than the combined totals of the second and third place anglers. Edwin Evers was the big story today, and rightfully so. Evers Dominates Evers started the Championship Round with a bang and was out in front for nearly every minute today. Greg Hackney made a push towards him during Period 2, but Evers was just getting started and turned it into a runaway victory. His Period 3 flurry of 28 fish in 45 minutes sealed the deal with an exclamation point. In the third period alone, Evers caught 34 bass for a total of 48-08. That alone would have been enough to claim the win today. Evers put on a bass-catching clinic in the championship round today, keeping his official and cameraman busy,for the top score to claim the REDCREST championship. (Photo by Garrick Dixon) He was catching them so fast that his MLF official had a growing backlog of SCORETRACKER® entries. Once all of the anglers were notified of his nearly 40-pound jump when the system caught up, it came down to a battle for second, third and fourth places. Evers did his damage in a backwater area with current flowing and bass feeding on shad. He had fished this area in previous tour-level events but was never able to secure a victory. “What an amazing day. I was so excited to catch them where I caught them,” he said. “I’m so thankful I did it now because it was such a bigger stage.” Evers believes that if he had won previously, it would have exposed the area to more fishing pressure, and today’s win might not have happened. “The main deal was that backwater being loaded with fish,” he said. He pitched a Berkley Pit Boss to shallow laydowns and a vibrating jig with a Berkley Powerbait The Deal as a trailer to current relating bass. Hackney a Distant Second Greg Hackney had a solid day of fishing with 22 bass for 40-07 and was the only angler to seriously challenge Evers today as he got within five pounds during Period 2. “I caught some fish today but never found a group of them; they were all single fish. I knew the guy who wins would be the one who finds a school of them,” said Hackney. Like the rest of the field, Hackney was impressed with what Evers was able to accomplish this year. “He’s in the zone, and he’s made all the right decisions this year. All great fisherman get on a roll where it seems like the fish are looking for them and they can’t do anything wrong,” he added. Vinson Caps Off a Solid Week Greg Vinson was fourth after the Elimination Round and then led his group’s Knockout Round. Today, he ended up third during the Championship Round on Pool 7. All in all, it was a great week, and he was near the top of the standings all week long. This fact isn’t lost on Vinson who was satisfied with his finish. “I’m pleased with how the week went. I have some good tournament history here, but I feel I made the right decision to fish the Black River to catch enough to make it to today,” he said. He had limited experience on Pool 7 before today. “I’m proud that I put enough together to finish 3rd against this group of guys,” said Vinson. His daily total was 20 bass for 29-06. Championship Round daily awards were: * The Berkley Big Bass of the day was Greg Hackney’s 3-08 largemouth. * Edwin Evers won the Berkley Catch Count award with 63 bass on the day. * Evers’ 85-06 earned him the Phoenix Boats Daily Leader award. https://majorleaguefishing.com/event/redcrest-bass-pro-tour-championship-la-crosse-wi/results/ VINSON, POWROZNIK, NEAL, IACONELLI, EVERS ADVANCE TO CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND OF REDCREST PRESENTED BY VENMO LA CROSSE, Wis. (Aug. 23, 2019) – Round 1 of the Knockout Round at REDCREST Presented by Venmo did not disappoint. After yesterday’s Elimination Round featured little to no drama near the Elimination Line, we had plenty of it today. The 10 anglers battling to survive made it exciting down to the last second, and it truly came down to the wire. Edwin Evers was the last man in thanks to a Period 3 rally that bumped Stephen Browning to the wrong side of the Top 5. Here’s what we know: Stephen Browning, Mark Daniels, Jr., Jeff Sprague, Andy Morgan, and Jacob Wheeler were eliminated, but each of them had their chances and they made valiant attempts to survive. Greg Vinson, Michael Neal, Jacob Powroznik, Mike Iaconelli, and Edwin Evers have advanced. These five will be joined by five anglers from tomorrow’s Knockout Round – Round 2 and will compete for the REDCREST title at Sunday’s Championship Round on Pool 7. Vinson Cruises During the Shotgun and Elimination Rounds, Vinson was the most consistent angler in the field, weighing 48-7 and 50-4, respectively. He continued his solid tournament with 40 bass for 63-10 today, with the bulk of his weight coming on a jerkbait and topwater walking bait. He took over the lead from Powroznik late in the day and then continued to catch fish until “lines out”. Vinson credits the management of his locations for his success. “I had a really good first day of practice there and saw other anglers fishing in the same area, but they were not keying on the same things,” he said. “I had to be careful not to be seen fishing the way I was the first two days.” Pool 7 – site of the Championship Round – features a slightly different layout, and it is unclear if Vinson can run the same pattern, but he’s happy to have a chance. “I’ll keep an open mind during my ride around and see what catches my eye,” he said. “It’s awesome to have a shot against nine other guys for the title of the first REDCREST champion,” he said. Neal Stays Steady Over the first two rounds, Neal was a solid performer with 82-7 during the first two days to land in 10th place. Today, he weighed over 60 pounds doing the same thing, mostly in the same location. “I started there every day, and it is one of those ‘magical spots’ that seems to always have fish there,” said Neal. “It is what got me through each round.” When he left his primary area and then returned, the bass were biting. “I came back to it and caught nine fish in the afternoon with four on consecutive casts,” Neal added. Powroznik Rides Massive Morning Early on, Powroznik could do no wrong. He had an area stacked with fish and went to work with a wacky-rig to build his lead. The majority of his 53-13 came in Period 1, and it was enough for him to advance. Iaconelli Survives Iaconelli had plenty of peaks and valleys as he occupied every place from 10th to 4th at some point today. He made a switch to a small buzzbait in the final 30 minutes, and it was the difference-maker as he landed key bass that cemented his spot in the Championship Round. Edwin Squeaks In Evers, the 2019 Points Champion, shook off a slow morning and stayed focused all day, even with a tense close to Period 3. “This format is so intense and exciting knowing exactly where you stand,” he said. His final 3 minutes consisted of two fish catches and one two-minute fish landing violation. It was a crazy finish, but it worked out just fine for Evers. Browning Falls Late Stephen Browning had the unfortunate distinction of being the first man out. He had stayed in the top five the entire day, until when it mattered most. In the final 30 minutes, he was bumped by Evers. Browning caught a solid keeper in the final moments, but it was not enough as Evers also placed a bass on the scale in the last minute. Browning was speechless as he was informed that he was eliminated by less than 2 pounds. Instead of addressing the MLF NOW! cameras, he strapped down his rods and prepared to leave. MDJ’s Rally Comes Up Short Late in Period 3, Mark Daniels Jr. had a shot and was within striking distance of the fifth position, but couldn’t get over the hump and finished just over 3 pounds out of the final spot. He remained unflappable even after hooking his official, having to remove the hook and then losing another bass in the final moments. Shotgun Round daily awards were: * The Berkley Big Bass of the day was Stephen Browning’s 3-15 largemouth. * Michael Neal won the Berkley Catch Count award with 42 bass on the day. * Greg Vinson’s 63-10 earned him the Phoenix Boats Daily Leader award. Knockout Round 2 commences tomorrow with the remaining 10 anglers vying for five spots to advance. They will be joined by today’s top finishers for the Championship Round on Pool 7 this Sunday. How, When, Where to Watch Competition continues on Friday at 7 a.m. CDT, with live, official scoring available via SCORETRACKER® on MajorLeagueFishing.com and the MLF app. MLF NOW! Live Stream Schedule (Times CDT) Saturday, Aug. 24: 6:55 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Postgame Show at approximately 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25: 6:55 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Postgame Show at approximately 4 p.m. Fans are invited to the Onalaska Omni Center for the MLF Midway and Postgame Show Presented by Berkley REDCREST Midway: Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23-25; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Postgame Show Presented by Berkley: Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24-25; approximately 4 p.m. BIRGE CONTINUES ONSAUGHT, ROSE ROLLS AT REDCRESRT ON UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ELIMINATION ROUND LA CROSSE, Wis. (Aug. 22, 2019) – Another day on the Upper Mississippi River is in the books at the 2019 REDCREST Presented by Venmo, the Major League Fishing® (MLF) Bass Pro Tour championship. The fish continued to bite, and the field is set for the two Knockout Rounds to be held Friday and Saturday. This week is a case of anglers either catching them or not, with nothing in between: The gap between 20th and 21st place was over 11 pounds. There were few changes in the standings as 19 of the Top 20 from yesterday’s Shotgun Round have advanced. Only one angler was able to make a move up, and the bottom 10 anglers could not do enough to keep pace. Mark Rose is in, and Wesley Strader is out. Those are the only two changes from the day. Rose was the star of the day as he moved up 18 places, and Birge continued to roll as he and several other top anglers cruised through the day. In total, the field caught over 943 pounds of bass, which was down from yesterday with some of the field in practice mode for the Knockout Rounds. Birge Reaches 117 pounds With a massive lead going into today, Birge had a stress-free day until getting his boat stuck late in the day. “Today was pretty good until I got stuck,” Birge said. “I went to one of the places I got bit yesterday and in practice, caught six in a row and left. I just bounced around the rest of the day. I caught plenty in the morning, but they weren’t biting real good this afternoon.” He caught 19 fish for 35-2 and pushed his weight total well past the 100-pound mark. No other angler was able to reach triple digits, but several came close. During Period 3, Birge got stuck in shallow water and was not able to free it before time expired. He will occur a 15-minute penalty that starts as “Lines In” is called during tomorrow’s Knockout Round. Rose’s Birthday Present to Himself Today is Mark Rose’s birthday, and he celebrated all day. Rose started the day at a furious pace and continued to catch bass throughout the day. When it was all said and done, he had found 44 bass for 67-8. His great day pushed him from 22nd to 4th place. “I had some ground to make up and went to the same place as yesterday and fished the same way,” Rose said. “There were more baitfish in there, and the bass were much more active. To be honest, I think the Good Lord blessed me on my birthday.” Based on the seeding for the Knockout Rounds, Rose will have tomorrow off and will have to wait to see if his fish are still there on Saturday. “It was a special day today, and if they turn on Saturday like they did today, I will have a chance. If not, I do have some backup areas, but will be scratching and clawing to survive,” said Rose. Strader Falls Out The lone angler to fall out of the Top 20 was Wesley Strader. He started the day in 20th and remained at or near 21st for the entire day. He tallied 16 bass for 26-5, a respectable total for the day, but was the victim of Rose’s meteoric rise today. Elimination Line Watch Casey Ashley finished the day in 20th and was an astonishing 11-11 above 21st place Wesley Strader. Aside from Strader, the following anglers were eliminated from contention: Dustin Connell, Andy Montgomery, Cody Meyer, Ott DeFoe, Jordan Lee, Bradley Roy, Aaron Martens, Jared Lintner, and Bobby Lane. Shotgun Round daily awards The Berkley Big Bass of the day was Jacob Wheeler’s 4-0 smallmouth. Mark Rose won the Berkley Catch Count award with 44 bass on the day. Rose’s 67-8 earned him the Phoenix Boats Daily Leader award. The Top 20 anglers have advanced to the Knockout Rounds. Weights will be zeroed and the field split, with 10 MLF pros competing on Friday, Aug. 23, and 10 more on Saturday, Aug. 24. The Top 5 from each of these round will advance to Sunday’s Championship Round, where weights will again start over, and the playing field switched to Pool 7. Friday, Aug. 23: 6:55 a.m. to 3 p.m. REDCREST Midway: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23-25; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. TOP 30 PRO ANGLERS COMPETE IN LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN, AUGUST 21-25 FOR TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP LA CROSSE, WIS. (Aug. 20, 2019) – REDCREST presented by Venmo, the Major League Fishing® (MLF) Bass Pro Tour championship, launches Wednesday, Aug. 21 in La Crosse featuring a field of the top 30 professional anglers based on points earned across the league’s eight-event Bass Pro Tour. Major League Fishing features a fast-paced competition format in which all fish over 1 pound count and day-end weight totals whittle the field over four days until the final 10 compete for a total purse exceeding $700,000 in cash, as well as the final trophy of the year. As with each stage of the Bass Pro Tour, fans can catch live, continuous action online at majorleaguefishing.com or on the MLF app. REDCREST takes place in Pools 7 and 8 of the Upper Mississippi River over the five-day event. All 30 anglers compete on days one and two, with the top 20 based on their two-day cumulative weight total advancing to the Knockout Rounds on Friday (day three) and Saturday (day four), in which 10 anglers compete each day. The top five from each group of the Knockout Rounds advance to the Championship Round on Sunday, Aug. 25. The 30 REDCREST competitors, in order of points earned on the Bass Pro Tour, include: 2019 Points Champion Edwin Evers (510 points), Jeff Sprague (500), Brent Ehrler (491), Jacob Wheeler (488), Michael Neal (470), Todd Faircloth (468), Jordan Lee (460), Dustin Connell (445), Bobby Lane (437), Mark Rose (431), Andy Morgan (428), Mike Iaconelli (417), Casey Ashley (414), Aaron Martens (413), Andy Montgomery (413), Ott DeFoe (406), Wesley Strader (406), Jared Lintner (406), Greg Hackney (406), Fred Roumbanis (405), Bradley Roy (402), Stephen Browning (399), Jacob Powroznik (390), Zack Birge (385), Takahiro Omori (376), Greg Vinson (374), Brandon Palaniuk (371), Mark Daniels, Jr. (369), Cody Meyer (365) and Randall Tharp (361). Jeff Sprague easily qualified for REDCREST after finishing second in the Race for the Points Championship behind Edwin Evers. The battle for the top spot came down to the final Stage of the season before Evers went home with the crown. After taking a couple of days to shake off the second-place finish, Sprague set his sights on going after a REDCREST title. “I’m ready to get back in the saddle,” Sprague said. “I had a mediocre event in Stage Eight. It wasn’t a bad event, but it just so happened it was the event I really needed to do well at, but it didn’t work out. I’m ready to get back in the boat and to get the juices going again. After Stage Eight, I came straight home to Texas and took my son fishing and remembered that fishing is fun. I want to go out there and have some fun.” Jordan Lee rode his Stage One championship all the way to the seventh-place spot in the points standings. While Lee spent his regular season trying to capture another Stage championship, he always had the thought of what the postseason could bring in the back of his mind. “Throughout the year it’s always on your mind that you want to make it to the championship,” Lee described. “You don’t want to be sitting at home when the big one is around. I’m excited to get there because La Crosse is a great venue and I’m looking forward to having a chance to be the first winner of the REDCREST.” MLF Executive Vice President and General Manager Don Rucks provided the origin of the REDCREST name, explaining that the prominent red MLF logo itself is a symbolic crest meant to represent the League’s family atmosphere among the anglers, sponsors, fans and host communities. “A crest is also the highest point of a mountain, therefore REDCREST is our pinnacle of achievement – the peak of proficiency,” relayed Rucks. “Every MLF angler wants to be the best of the best, and all want the right to prove it by first earning an entry into REDCREST, and then winning the event.” About the MLF Midway Along with the competition days, REDCREST will include the MLF Midway, a free expo featuring the MLF NOW! live stage, autograph sessions with Major League Fishing pro anglers, and the chance to win prizes and test gear from the Bass Pro Tour sponsors, Friday to Sunday, Aug. 23-25. All activities, including interaction with the pros, are free and open to the public. The MLF Midway is located at the Onalaska Omni Center (255 Riders Club Road, Onalaska, Wisconsin) and open Friday, Aug. 23 through Sunday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST. Sponsors present include: Venmo, Bass Pro Shops, Pure Fishing, General Tire, White River Marine Group, and Pure Fishing, to name a few, featuring over $25,000 in prizes and giveaways throughout the weekend. Fans can test ride boats and motors driven by MLF pros from Mercury Marine, Evinrude, Phoenix, and Bass Cat. Families can also learn about the importance of protecting fisheries through interactive exhibits from the Major League Fishing Conservation Team. In addition to the anglers competing in REDCREST, fans can meet Major League Fishing pro anglers: Kevin VanDam, Skeet Reese, Josh Bertrand, Brent Chapman, Jason Christie, Cliff Crochet, Boyd Duckett, James Elam, Paul Elias, Shaw Grigsby, Roy Hawk, Randy Howell, Alton Jones, Alton Jones Jr., Kelly Jordon, Gary Klein, Jason Lambert, Chris Lane, Justin Lucas, Mike McClelland, John Murray, Britt Myers, Keith Poche, Marty Robinson, Dean Rojas, Terry Scroggins, Gerald Spohrer, Jonathon VanDam, James Watson and Russ Lane. About the Postgame Show Fans can also catch the Berkley Postgame Show live from the MLF NOW! stage at the MLF Midway on Thursday, Aug. 22, Saturday, Aug. 24, and Sunday, Aug. 25 beginning at approximately 4 p.m. CST. Postgame shows are free and open to the public, featuring competitors from that round, as well as prizes and giveaways from MLF. About the Location Major League Fishing chose La Crosse, Wisconsin, as the site of its inaugural REDCREST for the bass-rich waters of the Upper Mississippi, as well as the outdoor-centric lifestyle among its residents. “The entire La Crosse region overflows with fans who love the outdoors,” remarked Michael Mulone, Senior Director, Events for Major League Fishing. “It’s only fitting that the (Bass Pro Tour) championship happens where fishing is woven into the fabric of the community. Explore La Crosse and Onalaska Parks have done an exceptional job of welcoming our anglers, sponsors, and fans to their beautiful region.” For more information on REDCREST and all MLF news, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. Founded in 2011, Major League Fishing (MLF) brings the high-intensity sport of competitive bass fishing into America’s living rooms on Outdoor Channel, Discovery, CBS, CBS Sports Network, World Fishing Network, Sportsman Channel and on-demand on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV). New for 2019, the Bass Pro Tour consists of eight events and a championship streamed live on www.MajorLeagueFishing.com and MOTV. MLF uses the entertaining and conservation-friendly catch, weigh and immediate-release format where every scorable bass counts and the winner is the angler with the highest cumulative weight. MAJOR LEAGUE FISHING STAGE 1-8 RECAP STAGE 1 – JORDAN LEE After finding an area of clean water on the north end of Lake Garcia, Lee put together a flurry of 2- and 3-pounders in the third period by winding a vibrating jig through the grass, adding over 32 pounds to SCORETRACKER in the period to distance himself from Edwin Evers and Jared Lintner. Lee finished the day with 55-1 on 26 to Evers’ 44-3 and Lintner’s 33-9 to win B & W Trailer Hitches Stage One presented By Power-Pole. “(The third period) was an unbelievable period,” Lee said. “I fished my way into that last area and got bite after bite after bite – and caught good ones, too – and just found myself in a spot with clear water and a lot of fish. Fish were moving in to spawn, so there were bigger fish in there. Edwin was coming on strong right there at the end, it feels pretty darn good.” Jordan Lee now a 43-pound piece of hardware that nobody else will ever be able to claim: the inaugural MLF Bass Pro Tour championship trophy. STAGE 2 – EDWIN EVERS In the immediate aftermath of the first Major League Fishing® (MLF) Bass Pro Tour event in Kissimmee, Florida two weeks ago, Edwin Evers’ dissatisfaction with finishing second was palpable. Ever the professional, Evers complimented his fellow competitors and smiled for photos at the Berkley Postgame Show, but no talk of Cup points could bring the Oklahoma pro comfort. Sunday afternoon on Lake Conroe, Evers made sure that the only postgame talk would be of how he earned his first-ever MLF Bass Pro Tour trophy. Evers racked up 51 pounds, 12 ounces Evers’ pattern was to flip his way down the bank with a Black Blue Berkley Havoc Pit Boss, picking out small indentations and grassy, undercut banks and flipping his bait as close to the bank as he could. He also caught some fish on a vibrating jig. The area that Evers fished – a canal that he found during the Elimination Round – was shallow at the entrance, but fell off into slightly deeper water the further back he went. “I feel like I know this lake as well as any lake I fish, but I’d never been in that canal before,” Evers admitted. “It looked right when I looked at it on the map, and I had it all to myself – I assume because it was probably pretty muddy in practice. The water was just a little warmer and a little bit cleaner on a couple of those key stretches.” STAGE 3 – JACOB POWROZNIK When it all comes down to it, the Major League Fishing® (MLF) format has always been about identifying fishing conditions on the fly, and making the right adjustments as those conditions change. MLF pro Jacob Powroznik learned enough from the first fish he saw on Championship Sunday to tell him all he needed to know. That fish, which rolled on a floating worm in the first pocket that the Virginia pro fished on Shearon Harris Reservoir, clued Powroznik in that the lake’s largemouth were in extremely shallow water and spawning. Powroznik didn’t catch that fish, but it caused him to pick up a wacky-rigged 5-inch V&M Chopstick and start fishing for spawners. It was the right decision: Powroznik connected with 20 fish for 63 pounds, 4 ounces to earn a shiny new red-and-silver trophy and the $100,000 first-place check at the Bass Pro Tour Favorite Fishing Stage Three Raleigh presented by Evinrude. “I saw that fish swim over on that floating worm, and I knew right then fish were spawning,” Powroznik said. “They were really shallow, and I picked that wacky-worm up right then and didn’t take it out of my hand the rest of the day.” Powroznik, one of the most skilled sight-fishermen in the field, dedicated some time early in the day to bedding fish, but then pulled off the beds and started casting to shallow water when mid-day clouds spoiled the visibility. That, too, proved to be a key decision. “I love sight fishing, but the farther you stay off of them, the better,” Powroznik confirmed. “Those fish were in a foot of water, so they wanted something really subtle. It’s probably a good thing that it got cloudy and I couldn’t see those fish anymore, or I might’ve spent the day trying to get fish to bite sight-fishing to them. It turned out that it was better to cast to points that were a little further out toward the mouths of those pockets instead.” STAGE 4 – ANDY MORGAN From the moment he announced his intention to compete on the Major League Fishing® (MLF) Bass Pro Tour, Tennessee pro Andy Morgan was tabbed by his fellow competitors as an angler to watch. Based on both his exceptional 23-year career and his catch-every-fish-that-swims fishing style, Morgan came into the season as a near-universal pick by his contemporaries to take home one of the eight regular-season Bass Pro Tour trophies. It turns out that Morgan’s first Bass Pro Tour trophy didn’t have far to travel: 7.1 miles from Lake Chickamauga to the trophy room in his home in Dayton. Fishing a lake that he grew up on – and finishing the day in a pocket that he and his dad have won “a number of April tournaments in over the years” – Morgan weighed in 34 Lake Chickamauga largemouth for 80-0 pounds to run away with the Championship Round of the Econo Lodge Stage Four presented by Winn Grips. “I wanted to win one more tournament on Chickamauga,” Morgan admitted. “I can’t explain how hard it is to win an event at this level, and I can’t explain just how bad I wanted to win right here in front of my family and friends – I wanted it bad. It means the world to me to be able to come out here on this lake where I won my first tournament when I was 15, fish against this bunch of guys, and get that trophy. I’m awful proud of it.” Jared Lintner finished second with 60-7, Todd Faircloth was third with 59-5, Jacob Powroznik was fourth with 54-4 and Mike Iaconelli completed the Top 5 with 54-2. Morgan fished Championship Sunday as one would expect a seasoned veteran to work his home fishery, committing his entire championship round to a long backwater north of Dayton that locals refer to as “The Branch”. Morgan woke up on Championship Sunday, looked at the weather forecast calling for heavy morning rain and afternoon winds, and knew immediately that he had an outstanding chance for a big day in two sloughs inside “The Branch”. “As soon as I saw the weather, I knew that I wasn’t going to leave that area all day,” Morgan confirmed. “I was going to fish it all day long and figure it out, because I thought it had the best population of fish to work on. I knew it could all go down right in those two sloughs, and that I needed to just stay put and be patient.” Morgan’s patience paid off. The Favorite Fishing pro worked his way around two areas he refers to as “Back Slough” and “Bus Slough” with a jig and Zoom Super Salt Plus Z Craw, a lipless crankbait and a vibrating jig, picking up 11 fish apiece in the first and second periods to claim and hold a 7-1 lead heading into the final period. Jared Lintner, who spent a good part of his day sight fishing, had crept to within 2 pounds of Morgan midway through Period 2 and had located one spawner that he identified as “a double-digit fish.” But while Lintner added 11 fish to his SCORETRACKER™ total through the final 2 ½ hours of competition, eight of those were under 2 pounds; Morgan, meanwhile, connected with his two biggest fish of the day – a 5-7 and a 6-9 – and a 4-4 to gradually open up his lead. “I had no other competitors in my area and the weather kept the local traffic out, so I had the whole place to myself,” Morgan said. “I’ve had some pretty special days on Chickamauga – I won my first Angler of the Year title on this lake – but today was the one day in my whole career where the deck was stacked for me to win.” STAGE 5 – DEAN ROJAS It’s an age-old question in competitive bass fishing: pattern or location? If you ask MLF pro Dean Rojas this week, he’ll come down firmly on the side of “location”. Fishing an area on the upper end of Smith Lake that he had found during practice for the Bass Pro Tour Phoenix Boats Stage Five Presented by Mercury, the Arizona pro went to work on the Sunday-morning shad spawn with a mix of baits (primarily a crankbait, swim jig, frog and swimbait). By the end of the first period, Rojas had put 23 fish on SCORETRACKER® for 36 pounds, 5 ounces – enough spotted and largemouth bass that Rojas could’ve put his rods down for most of the rest of the day and still won. “It’s not too often that you get into a Championship Round where the fish are biting like that and you can use multiple baits to rack up a big lead,” Rojas said. “The conditions were right: we had overcast skies, a breeze, warm temperatures, and the fish were just feeding in the area I was in. It was just about capitalizing on this format. I knew I had to catch as many fish as I could early to put some distance between me and the field.” Rojas added an additional 9-1 in the second and third periods for good measure, finishing with 47-0 and a 6-plus-pound win over Brent Chapman (40-14), Michael Neal (34-15), Jason Christie (32-6) and Todd Faircloth (32-2). Mark Rose (29-14), Brent Ehrler (26-0), Dustin Connell (24-14), Mike Iaconelli (17-14) and Fred Roumbanis (10-1) rounded out the Top 10. “At the end of the first period, that was the end of (the bite),” Rojas admitted. “It was a big deal that I caught as many fish as I could to build a big lead. Period 2 and Period 3 were a matter of catching a few here and there, but I was struggling because they just wouldn’t bite.” Rojas was one of a handful of anglers in the 80-man field who identified his primary area, a stretch of bushes in the Ryan Creek Arm. Rojas hit the area throughout the week of competition, sharing it periodically with Boyd Duckett, etc., but had the whole stretch to himself on Championship morning. “I had to mix it up to catch all those fish, but there was bait all over that area, so I had a feeling the fish should be there this morning,” Rojas said. “I went to that spot every morning in the ride-around to see if they were still spawning, because that’s what they were doing in practice. I didn’t go to it until the Elimination Round because my other stuff wasn’t working, and then didn’t fish it in Knockout because Boyd was fishing there. I went there this morning and they were busting, so I sat down on it and fished it out.” STAGE 6 – AARON MARTENS If you ask Major League Fishing® (MLF) pro Aaron Martens what his least-favorite technique is, he’ll giggle and tell you “Drop-shotting, bro.” It’s a running joke that the West Coast native has maintained for several years, claiming that he’d much rather be flipping a creature bait swimming jig, all the while racking up win after win using a technique he helped pioneer. Martens can now add 100,000 more reasons to love the drop-shot. Methodically plinking his way around a series of offshore brushpiles and flooded cedar trees in the main stem White River on Table Rock Lake, Martens connected with 50 fish for 86 pounds, 4 ounces, running away with the Championship Round of the Bass Pro Tour Berkley Stage Six Presented by TrueTimber and claiming a $100,000 paycheck (plus his first MLF championship trophy). And he did it in true “A-Mart” fashion. While first-period leader Andy Montgomery watched his shad-spawn bite flame out in the second period, Martens kept a steady fish-catching pace from lines in to lines out, starting the morning connecting with multiple fish on a spinnerbait and swimbait between Moonshine Beach and Indian Point before picking up the drop-shot rod in the second period. Martens stayed in the same area throughout the rest of the day, battling the wind and current while repeatedly dropping a Roboworm to fish he was seeing on his electronics and putting 34-14 on SCORETERACKER® in Period 1, adding 33-12 in Period 2 and holding on to the lead through the final period with 14 fish for 14-7. “I spent my whole practice graphing,” Martens admitted. “I figured if I could find more waypoints and schools, that’s how I should spend my time. I knew every day the fish were going to change, but I had my graphs pretty dialed in where I can see fish in the trees, and see if they’re a bass, a white bass or shad. I know the bluff walls were a big deal, but I just felt better about what I had deeper.” STAGE 7 – JACOB WHEELER One week after the Major League Fishing® (MLF) Bass Pro Tour field rewrote the league’s record books with an astounding display of fish-catching efficiency on Table Rock Lake, Jacob Wheeler was at it again. Fishing the first tour-level afternoon/evening competition day in recent years – a noon-to-8 p.m. game day – Wheeler wrote his name in the MLF record books twice: Once for most weight caught in a single day of competition, and one for most scorable bass landed in a day. By the time lines came out for Friday’s Shotgun Round at the Bad Boy Mowers Stage Seven Presented by Covercraft, Wheeler had racked up 88 fish for 129 pounds, 14 ounces, a 17-pound cushion over Shin Fukae in second place (112-4) and the most productive day in the league’s young history.“Unbelievable,” Wheeler said simply as he strapped his rods down after the day. “Just unbelievable.” “I grew up fishing weeknight tournaments: I fished a Tuesday-nighter, a Wednesday-nighter, a Thursday-nighter, and sometimes a Friday-nighter, every week. That’s where I started. Some of my favorite memories are those evening tournaments. The fish bit pretty well for me today, and I enjoyed that noon-to-8 schedule.” STAGE 8 – CLIFF PACE Pace grabbed the lead in the second period and never looked back. The windy and cloudy conditions played a significant role in his victory, and how he was able to catch 47 bass for 81-9. The majority of Pace’s fish fell for a Jackall Rerange Jerkbait, but he started the day plucking them off with a Jackall Crosstail Shad fished on a drop-shot rig. “After the delay, the wind was still blowing, and when we went back out, I caught one on the jerkbait on the first cast,” Pace said. “I never put it down after that. It was all about the conditions. I was looking for areas with rock since there was so much sand everywhere. The main thing on natural lakes is to find where there is a mix of rock and sand.” For his win, he takes home $100,000 and the title of Stage Eight Champion. The 2019 Inagural Season will finish up at the REDCREST CHAMPIONSHIP August 21st in La Crosse, Wisconsin CLIFF PACE RACES TO BASS PRO TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP AT EVINRUDE STAGE EIGHT PRESENTED BY TRACKER OFF ROAD NEENAH, Wis. (June 30, 2019) – Out of all of the well-known bass factories that the Bass Pro Tour visited this year, who would have guessed that Green Lake, Wisconsin, would be one of the top producers? It proved to be an excellent venue for the 2019 regular-season finale and Championship Round of the Evinrude Stage Eight Presented by Tracker Off Road. Sunday’s championship battle required a hefty total to win (more than 81 pounds) and easily outdistanced the winning weight for Lakes Toho, Conroe, Smith, and Chickamauga. MLF pro Cliff Pace caught 47 bass for 81-9 in today’s Championship Round to claim the trophy at the Bass Pro Tour Evinrude Stage Eight Presented by Tracker Off Road at Neenah, Wis. That’s because the day was defined mostly by non-stop action on SCORETRACKER®, except for the midday weather delay due to a strong band of rain, thunder, and lightning that covered the entirety of the nearly 8,000-acre lake. Once fishing resumed, Cliff Pace took over and ran away with the title. Bobby Lane made a late charge, but in the end, Pace was the pace-setter, winning by over 12 pounds. Pace Races Away With It Pace keyed on a mix of rock and sand, with most of his fishing coming on a Jackall Rerange Jerkbait, but he also caught some on a Jackall Crosstail Shad fished on a drop-shot rig. Lane’s Rally Falls Short Once Pace got on a roll, he proved to be too far out of reach for Lane and the rest of the field. “I just couldn’t keep pace with Cliff Pace today,” Lane admitted. “Every time I would get on a little roll, he would start catching them again. He was just too far ahead.” Lane mixed in a jerkbait and drop-shot to finish a distant second. His key drop-shot baits were a Berkley PowerBait MaxScent 4-inch The General in black and green pumpkin. Ehrler Finishes Third Brent Ehrler started slow, but he rose toward the top of standings midday. Part of his ascension was thanks to quality smallmouths over 3 pounds at the start of Period 3. “I got on one little deal with a jerkbait, topwater, Neko rig, drop-shot, and a spybait – it was all typical smallmouth stuff, I just didn’t have enough areas to do it,” said the California pro, who finished the Championship Round with 29 bass for 56-8. His catch included a smallmouth weighing 4-2. Ashley Rallies Late for Fourth Place With so many willing smallmouth biting, Ashley spent most of the day chasing brown bass before heading to the bank late in the day. He put on a largemouth clinic for those watching the MLF NOW! live stream. Smallmouth have a reputation for vanishing in moments, and Ashley admitted that they’re not his favorite target species. But going into the day, he thought he needed them to have a chance. “After the storms moved through there were hardly any boats on the lake and the rest of our guys were out chasing smallmouth,” said Ashley, who ended the day with 26 fish for 55-12. “I wish I would have gone for largemouth sooner because they were not as pressured.” The Wheels Fell Off for Wheeler Out of the 10 anglers fishing today, only Wheeler took the time for the four-hour ride around on Green Lake during the off day earlier this week. Early on, it appeared that his homework was going to pay off as he came out of the gates swinging. After the first period, he had 11 bass for 27-14 including several nice smallmouth. At this point, he held a commanding seven-pound lead over Bobby Lane. From there, the conditions changed, and he only mustered four bass the rest of the day. He continued to fall down the standings and finished up in sixth place with 15 bass for 35-14. * The Berkley Big Bass of the day was Andy Morgan’s 4-14 largemouth.* Cliff Pace won the Berkley Catch Count award with 47 bass on the day.* Pace also earned the Phoenix Boats Daily Leader award with 81-09. For the 30 anglers who qualified for the REDCREST, they are rewarded with a return trip to Wisconsin in August. The event will be held on the Mississippi River out of La Crosse on August 21-25. To see all results for today’s Championship Round, as well as all results for each competition day, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com and click “Results.” EHRLER SCORES KNOCKOUT ROUND WIN, LEADS FINAL 10 INTO CHAMPIONSHIP AT EVINRUDE STAGE EIGHT PRESENTED BY TRACKER OFF ROAD NEENAH, Wis. (June 29, 2019) – As the competition switched to a new lake today for the Knockout Round of the Bass Pro Tour Evinrude Stage Eight Presented by Tracker Off Road, Brent Ehrler figured it out better than anyone and ran away with a convincing daily victory. Lake Butte des Morts proved to be a nice change of pace for the anglers after four days of fishing Lake Winnebago. This new, smaller lake produced good numbers of fish, several 3-plus-pound specimens, and all-day action on the Major League Fishing® (MLF) SCORETRACKER®. Tomorrow, the field will again try their best to tackle another new body of water as the tournament concludes on nearby Green Lake for the Championship Round. Ehrler Wins by 13 Pounds In the final 15 minutes of the day, Ehrler landed his biggest bass of the day. It was a fitting end to the day. The 3-11 largemouth caught on a frog was the exclamation point on a stellar outing. “Today was a blast! It was stressful, but still so much fun,” he said. The majority of Ehrler’s fish today fell for a frog, but he also landed several key fish on a Gary Yamamoto Senko. He spent much of his day in a backwater area that was full of grass, submerged trees, and hungry largemouth bass. He grabbed the lead midday through the day and never let go. Ehrler ended the Knockout Round with 28 bass for 56 pounds, 7 ounces, outdistancing second-place finisher Bobby Lane by over 13 pounds. Lane finished with 42-10. Klein Rallies As Major League Fishing fans watched MLF NOW! today, there was no mention of Gary Klein until late in the final period as he was buried deep in the standings. But at the 1:10 mark in Period 3, Klein picked up momentum and found himself in 15th place. When it was all said and done, the Mercury pro found himself in 8th place with 18 bass for 30-5. Wheeler Still Alive For most of the day, it appeared that Jacob Wheeler would not be present on Championship Sunday to try for back-to-back wins. But, he found another gear late in the day and was able to sneak into the Top 10 and finish in 9th place. His day totals were 17 bass for 28-3. With weights starting at zero tomorrow, Wheeler has a new life and must be considered one of the favorites to win. “Boom Boom” Falters Late Fred Roumbanis started the day strong thanks to a solid smallmouth bite on a vibrating jig. His morning bite was excellent, but his afternoon stalled as he continued to slide down the standings. In the end, he was the first angler out of the Top 10 but took it in stride despite missing the cut by just ten ounces. “Boy, I let that one slip out of my fingers. It just wasn’t meant to be this week, but at least I qualified for the final Cup and REDCREST,” he said as time expired and he accepted his fate in Wisconsin. The REDCREST Shuffle After yesterday, our estimated calculations had 10 anglers vying for just four spots. Still, nothing is set in stone until the last fish is weighed tomorrow. For now, it appears that Randall Tharp, Mark Daniels, Jr., Takahiro Omori, and Cody Meyer have done what they needed to do this week to make REDCREST. Final official results will be tabulated at the close of tomorrow’s competition. * The Berkley Big Bass of the day was Mark Daniels, Jr.’s 4-0 largemouth.* Brent Ehrler won the Berkley Catch Count award with 28 bass on the day.* Ehrler also earned the Phoenix Boats Daily Leader award with 56-07. The Elimination Round will be Green Lake, which is approximately 45-minutes outside of Neenah. The weather forecast calls for scattered thunderstorms, a high of 83-degrees and winds out of the south at 5 to 10 miles per hour. Competition continues on Sunday at 7 a.m. CT, with live, official scoring available via SCORETRACKER on MajorLeagueFishing.com and on the MLF app. The MLF NOW! live stream begins at 9:30 a.m. CT with Chad McKee, JT Kenney, Marty Stone, and Natalie Dillon. The Postgame Show Presented by Berkley will begin at approximately 4:30 p.m CT. The public is invited to attend the activity at Shattuck Middle School in Neenah. Shotgun Rounds’ Results To see all results for today’s Knockout Round, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com and click “Results.” WHEELER CONTINUES TO DOMINATE, LEADS SHOTGUN ROUND 2 AT BASS PRO TOUR EVINRUDE STAGE EIGHT PRESENTED BY TRACKER OFF ROAD NEENAH, Wis. Photo courtesy of MLF (June 26, 2019) – Jacob Wheeler has picked up right where he left off after winning Stage Seven on Table Rock Lake. Even though the competition has moved more than 700 miles north, he still finds himself in familiar territory after the second Shotgun Round of the Evinrude Stage Eight Presented by Tracker Off Road on Lake Winnebago: on top of SCORETRACKER®. The Tennessee pro caught 33 fish for 51 pounds, 4 ounces, finishing the second day of competition on top of Group B. Leading Bass Pro Tour rounds has become a theme for Wheeler this year. In fact, he’s been in first place after four of his last five competition days, and is proving that the Major League Fishing® (MLF) format is tailor-made for his fishing style. Wheeler has a chance to become the Bass Pro Tour’s first two-time champion and first back-to-back winner if he can continue his hot streak. The fishing on Winnebago proved to be more difficult on Wednesday’s anglers as only four anglers topped 40 pounds as opposed to eight yesterday. The first Elimination Round on Thursday will show if it was just the conditions or if the fishing is getting tougher. Even with the lower weights, 664 bass weighing 1,046 pounds were brought in today. The fish are still biting here in Wisconsin. Wheeler Rolls Through Shotgun Round 2 Wheeler did most of his damage midmorning during Period 2, and once he took over the lead, he never looked back. “I started in the morning with a pattern that I thought would be good and caught a few, but it didn’t work out as planned,” Wheeler said. “Midmorning is when I started to make the transition and started to figure things out. It was a good mixture of shallow and deep and both largemouth and smallmouth. I feel like if I can catch another 10 pounds or so during the Elimination Round that I should be able to make it to the Knockout Round.” He will carry a 3-pound lead over second place and a 26-pound lead over the 20th place spot heading into the Elimination Round. Tak Stands in Second Takahiro Omori had an excellent day and held the lead or top two spots for most of the day with 31 bass for 47-14. His catch count was buoyed by a strong morning. After Period 1, Omori was in the lead by over 5 pounds over Bobby Lane. He stayed near the top the entire day and is in an excellent position to qualify for the REDCREST. He came to Winnebago in 29th and helped his cause tremendously today. Points Watch After Group A’s Shotgun Round, Edwin Evers found himself in 26th place. After the Shotgun Rounds, Jeff Sprague sits in 25th. These two continue to match each other blow for blow, and Evers’ slim lead is now down to two points over Sprague in the race for the title of Bass Pro Tour Points Champion. Each fish is always crucial in this format, but it will be magnified the rest of the week. Group A will return to Lake Winnebago tomorrow as the weather prediction calls for partial clouds in the morning with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Shotgun Round 2 daily awards were: * The Berkley Big Bass of the day was Jeff Sprague’s 5-0 largemouth. * Jacob Wheeler won the Berkley Catch Count award with 33 bass on the day. * Wheeler also earned the Phoenix Boats Daily Leader award with 51-04. Thursday starts the Elimination Round for Group A, and Group B will compete in this round on Friday. From there, the Top 20 from each group will move on to Saturday’s Knockout Round on Lake Butte des Morts – weights will be zeroed, making the Knockout a one-day scramble on a new fishery. The Top 10 anglers in the Knockout Round will advance to the Championship Round on Sunday, June 30. Competition continues Thursday at 7 a.m. CT, with live, official scoring available via SCORETRACKER on MajorLeagueFishing.com and on the MLF app. The MLF NOW! live stream begins at 9:30 a.m. CT with Chad McKee, JT Kenney, Marty Stone and Natalie Dillon. The Postgame Show Presented by Berkley will begin at approximately 4:30 p.m. CT. The public is welcome to attend the activity at Shattuck Middle School in Neenah. To see all results for Shotgun Rounds 1 (Group A) and 2 (Group B), visit MajorLeagueFishing.com and click “Results.” DEFOE, VANDAM LEAD FINAL 10 INTO STQGE SEVEN CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND BRANSON, Mo. (June 4, 2019) – Watching the weights on SCORETRACKER® during the Knockout Round for the Major League Fishing® (MLF) Bass Pro Tour Bad Boy Mowers Stage Seven Presented by Covercraft – and trying to predict who would be in the Top 10 when time ran out – was like the local meteorologist trying to predict the next storm around Table Rock Lake. It was nearly impossible. Once again, there was a lightning-related weather delay, but it was short-lived, and the anglers only lost a few minutes of fishing time. The scheduled Knockout Round hours were noon – 8 p.m. CT, as they have been throughout each of the first five days of competition this week. DeFoe On Top It has become pretty common to see Ott DeFoe leading after a round, and he did so with a catch of 83 pounds, 8 ounces on 51 fish today. He did much of his damage with a crankbait and caught several quality fish, including a 3-13. Tomorrow’s starting time has been adjusted to a 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. schedule to avoid another delay, and things could change in terms of how the anglers catch their fish. “I was able to hold off Kevin (VanDam) there at the end and have some good momentum going into tomorrow,” DeFoe said. “I need to hurry and get back to bed since we’re starting in the morning.” Defoe finished Stage Six in 8th place, and it seems like he has Table Rock dialed in this time of year as only he and Jacob Wheeler are repeat Championship Round qualifiers. VanDam Starts and Finishes Strong Kevin VanDam had a solid morning bite going and quickly took the lead before falling back a few spots. He stayed in the Top 10 all day and resumed his place near the top in Period 3 as he tallied a total of 81-14 on 46 fish today. Wiggins and Meyer Rally Jesse Wiggins was in 37th place as Period 1 came to a close, but the Alabama pro executed such a strong turnaround that he briefly held the lead at one point in Period 3. His miraculous jump included catching several quality fish in a row with around one hour to go. Cody Meyer made a similar move. With an hour to go, Meyer was not even in the Top 20. With 30 minutes left, he was in 11th, and he finished the day in 4th with 49 bass for 78 pounds, 7 ounces. In total, he caught 26 bass in the final hour. “This all happened on one point with a Strike King Sexy Dawg topwater,” Meyer said. “Times like this remind me why I do this for a living, it was so much fun.” Avena Squeaks In At 7:52 p.m. Adrian Avena was in 11th place but a 1-15 and then a 1-10 at 7:56 p.m. allowed him to sneak inside the cut. “I flirted with the cutline all day, but the good thing is once you make it in, anything can happen since the weights zero. It doesn’t matter if you are 1st or 10th today as long as you get in,” said Avena. Shin Falls Short The last-minute catch by Avena pushed Shin Fukae into 11th, but he took the news in stride. “The ‘Jersey Boy’ got me, but I enjoyed fishing today. It was exciting,” he said on MLF NOW! Knockout Round daily awards were: * The Berkley Big Bass of the day was Russ Lane’s 5-4 largemouth * Dustin Connell won the day’s Berkley Catch Count award with 58 bass * DeFoe’s 83-08 earned him the Phoenix Boats Daily Leader award 10 In Championship Round Back to Morning Start The 10 anglers advancing to the Championship Round are DeFoe, VanDam, Wiggins, Meyer, Connell, Scott Suggs, Fred Roumbanis, Wheeler, Brandon Palaniuk and Avena. It begins at 7 a.m. CT and ends at 3 p.m. Live, official scoring is available from lines in to lines out via SCORETRACKER on MajorLeagueFishing.com and on the MLF app. Where, How & When to Watch The MLF NOW! live stream begins with the First Cast show at 6:55 a.m. CT, featuring coverage of Period 1, with Steven “Lurch” Scott and Rob Newell calling the live action. Full coverage continues at 9:30 a.m., when Chad McKee, JT Kenney, Marty Stone, and Natalie Dillon pick up the commentary and analysis until lines out at 3 p.m. The Berkley Postgame show begins at 4:30 p.m. Knockout Round Final Standings To see where all 40 anglers finished in the Knockout Round, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com and click “Results,” and then select “Knockout Round.” KNOCKOUT ROUND SHAPING UP TO BE A SLUGFEST AT BASS PRO TOUR BAD BOY MOWERS STAGE SEVEN PRESENTED BY COVERCRAFT BRANSON, Mo. (June 4, 2019) – After four days of competition on Table Rock Lake in Missouri’s Ozark Mountains, the Major League Fishing® (MLF) Bass Pro Tour Bad Boy Mowers Stage Seven Presented by Covercraft has reached the make-or-break point for 40 of the anglers in the 80-man field. Tuesday’s Knockout Round – which will take place from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. CT on Table Rock Lake – includes the Top 20 finishers from two competition groups, many of whom have taken turns breaking records the past two weeks on this impoundment of the White River. Knockout Weights Back To Zero The 40 anglers fishing in today’s Knockout Round will start from zero. That means that the astounding two-day weights compiled by anglers like Jacob Wheeler (160 pounds, 1 ounce) and Shin Fukae (143-1) in the Knockout and Elimination rounds are moot: the semi-final day of competition is now an 8-hour scramble for the 10 spots in the Championship Round. “All any of us can do is go out there and fish our game,” said Wheeler, who set Bass Pro Tour records for both weight and most fish caught in two rounds (108). “I don’t know how many people in the other group have been fishing my best stuff this week, so I don’t know how small it’s going to fish. This is a giant lake with a ton of fish, but your key areas are still important. I think it’s going to take between 55 and 75 pounds to make the 10 cut.” Elimination Round 2: the return of KVD Monday’s second Elimination Round saw a familiar face at the top of the 40-man Group B standings: Kevin VanDam. The Table Rock veteran scaled 69-14 to go with the 54-0 he caught in the Shotgun Round for a two-day total of 123-14. Scott Suggs was right on VanDam’s heels with 122-6, followed by Brandon Palaniuk (117-13) and Todd Faircloth (115-9). This is VanDam’s second Knockout Round of the season. “I see these threads on social media asking ‘What’s wrong with KVD, what’s wrong with KVD?’ I can tell you right now, everybody is fixing to see what’s right with KVD,” said MLF NOW! live stream analyst JT Kenney. “Kevin knows this lake about as well as anybody alive, and it’s setting up really well for him.” Elimination Round 1: Wheeler dominated One look at the results of the first Elimination Round of the event (held Sunday, June 2) will tell you all you need to know about how prolific Table Rock’s bass fishery is: Not only did Wheeler and Fukae combine for nearly 200 fish and over 300 pounds of spotted and largemouth bass, but 12 of the anglers who advanced to the semi-final cleared the 100-pound mark. Wheeler was untouchable, though. The Tennessee pro took the lead from Fukae in the third period of their Shotgun Round, and then proceeded to surpass the previous two-day weight record by more than 25 pounds (Cliff Pace’s 134-13 in Stage Six). Wheeler is on track to also beat the event total-weight record set by Aaron Martens in his victory in that same event (Martens scaled 283-4). Looking ahead to final two days Weights will be zeroed for the 40-angler Knockout Round, making the Knockout a one-day scramble. The Top 10 anglers in the Knockout Round will advance to the Championship Round on Wednesday, June 5. How, When and Where to Watch Today Competition begins at 12 p.m. CT, with live, official scoring available via SCORETRACKER® on MajorLeagueFishing.com and on the MLF app. The MLF NOW! live stream begins at 11:55 a.m. CT with coverage of Period 1, with Steven “Lurch” Scott and Rob Newell calling the live action. Full coverage continues at 2:30 p.m., when Chad McKee, JT Kenney, Marty Stone, and Natalie Dillon pick up the commentary and analysis until lines out at 8 p.m. There will be no Berkley Postgame Show until Wednesday’s Championship Round. Knockout’s 40 Anglers To see the list of all 40 anglers fishing in the Knockout Round and to follow their standings throughout the day, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com and click “SCORETRACKER.” All results throughout the week can also be found on the website by clicking “Results.” WHEELER, FUKAE BREAK 100-POUND MARK IN SHOTGUN ROUND OF BASS PRO TOUR AT TABLE ROCK – Bad Boy Mowers Stage Seven Presented by Covercraft BRANSON, Mo. (May 31, 2019) – One week after the Major League Fishing® (MLF) Bass Pro Tour field rewrote the league’s record books with an astounding display of fish-catching efficiency on Table Rock Lake, Jacob Wheeler was at it again. By the time lines came out for Friday’s Shotgun Round at the Bad Boy Mowers Stage Seven Presented by Covercraft, Wheeler had racked up 88 fish for 129 pounds, 14 ounces, a 17-pound cushion over Shin Fukae in second place (112-4) and the most productive day in the league’s young history. “Unbelievable,” Wheeler said simply as he strapped his rods down after the day. “Just unbelievable.” Wheeler Never Slowed Down For the better part of the day, Fukae appeared to have the round under control, grabbing the lead early in the second period and becoming the first angler to break the 100-pound mark early in the third period. But Wheeler stayed within range of Fukae, and eventually overtook Fukae in the final hour. While Fukae slowed noticeably – he weighed only three fish in the final 90 minutes of competition – Wheeler put 20 fish on SCORETRACKER® in the same twilight-hours time frame, almost all of them on a swimbait. Wheeler’s first-place finish in the Group A Shotgun Round is the fourth time in the 2019 season that he’s finished atop a Bass Pro Tour round. Fukae Flip-Flops If you needed proof about how differently a lake can perform for an individual angler from one week to the next, look no farther than Fukae. The Mercury pro not only hammered Table Rock for over 112 pounds, he completely flip-flopped his results from a week ago in the Stage Six event on Table Rock. Fukae weighed in just 28-5 in his Stage Six Shotgun Round and weighed in 51-9 for the entire event, finishing 75th in the 80-man field. In Friday’s return to Table Rock, though, Fukae beat that weight in one period. After a productive first period in which he weighed in 27-9, Fukae stacked 51-10 on SCORETRACKER in Period 2 on Friday, connecting with 29 largemouth and one spotted bass (all on a drop-shot). Second Shotgun Round Ahead A new group of 40 anglers, Group B, roll out onto Table Rock Saturday at 12 p.m. CT for Shotgun Round 2, under very similar conditions as their Group A counterparts. Table Rock is still slightly rising but stabilizing – it’s risen just under a foot in three days – and has gained one degree of water temperature, up to 76 degrees. The field will carry their Shotgun Round weights into Elimination Rounds on Sunday and Monday. The Top 20 anglers from each of those Elimination groups will advance to a 40-angler Knockout Round on Monday, June 3 – weights will be zeroed, making the Knockout a one-day scramble. The Top 10 anglers in the Knockout Round will advance to the Championship Round on Wednesday, June 5. The Group B competition begins Saturday at 12 p.m. CT, with live, official scoring available via SCORETRACKER on MajorLeagueFishing.com and on the MLF app. The MLF NOW! live stream begins at 11:55 a.m. CT for coverage of Period 1, with Steven “Lurch” Scott and Rob Newell calling the live action. Full coverage continues at 2:30 when Chad McKee, JT Kenney, Marty Stone and Natalie Dillon pick up the commentary and analysis until lines out at 8 p.m. There will be no Berkley Postgame Show until the Championship Round. Today’s Results For Group A results in Shotgun Round 1, and to follow cumulative results throughout the competition days, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com and click “results.” BREAKING NEWS – YOU CAN NOW WATCH STAGE SEVEN IN THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING – MOVED FROM GRAND LAKE TO TABLE ROCK DUE TO FLOODING TULSA, Okla. (May 23, 2019) – Major League Fishing (MLF) officials announced today that the Bass Pro Tour Stage Seven originally scheduled for Oklahoma’s Grand Lake is being relocated to Table Rock Lake in Missouri, due to flood conditions impacting northeast Oklahoma. The Bad Boy Mowers Stage Seven Presented by Covercraft will take place on the same dates originally intended – May 31 to June 5 – but there will be some changes to the competition format when the 80-angler Bass Pro Tour field returns to Table Rock. “Of the options we had for guaranteeing the required connectivity for our format and live streaming, convenience to our anglers and entertaining fishing, Table Rock was our perfect solution for the time frame,” said Don Rucks, MLF executive vice president and general manager. “Table Rock is in great shape and, as we saw in Stage Six, it’s fishing exceptionally well right now. But we’re going to change things up somewhat for the return to make it a different challenge for the anglers and equally exciting as the previous Bass Pro Tour event was for our fans.” Most significant is the change to the fishing times. For the five days encompassing the usual Shotgun, Elimination and Knockout Rounds, competition will be from noon to 8 p.m. CDT. On day six, the Championship Round, competition will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT. And the MLF NOW! live streaming will cover all three fishing periods throughout each of the six competition days, providing 7 1/2 hours of live coverage daily, the most ever in the history of competitive bass fishing, and extending into prime time. For all days, MLF’s standard catch, weigh and immediate-release format will apply. “The later competition times will give our MLF NOW! live stream audience a different look at Table Rock,” Rucks said. “It’ll also provide anglers in the region who fish in the evening a chance to learn even more about how to be successful on their home water this time of year.” The MLF Postgame Show Presented by Berkley will follow the conclusion of the Championship Round on June 5; there will be no Postgame Show following the first five days of competition because of 8 p.m. end of competition. For more information, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. AARON MARTENS RIDES DEEP DROP-SHOT TO WIN AT TABLE ROCK MLF pro Aaron Martens connected with 50 fish for 86 pounds, 4 ounces today, claiming the Championship trophy at the Bass Pro Tour Stage Six on Missouri’s Table Rock Lake BRANSON, Mo. (May 22, 2019) – If you ask Major League Fishing® (MLF) pro Aaron Martens what his least-favorite technique is, he’ll giggle and tell you “Drop-shotting, bro.” It’s a running joke that the West Coast native has maintained for several years, claiming that he’d much rather be flipping a creature bait swimming jig, all the while racking up win after win using a technique he helped pioneer. Montgomery Bet on Shad Spawn Montgomery came out of the gate like he would run away with the trophy, thanks to the same morning shad spawn he had exploited all week long. Montgomery piled up 49-13 in the first period to open up a 15-pound lead on Martens and the rest of the field. But Period 2 proved to be the difference-maker of the day: Montgomery put only 8-11 on SCORETRACKER in 2 ½ hours, and could only keep working his docks as Martens overtook him with 30 minutes left in the period. MLF pro Andy Montgomery finished second in the Bass Pro Tour Championship Round, also catching 50 scoreable bass. His weight totaled 77-14. The South Carolina pro finally gave up on his dock pattern as the third period started, picking up a flipping stick and locating better-quality fish: five of his 10 fish in the final 2 ½ hours were 2 pounds or more, allowing Montgomery to stay within distant striking distance of Martens. “There were a lot of signs that told me (I should’ve changed), but I just couldn’t quite pull the trigger soon enough,” Montgomery admitted. “I caught them so good (in the Knockout Round), but most of that was largemouth. Today, it was all spotted bass on those docks. I didn’t think that those largemouth could’ve moved out that fast, but I guess they did. I had a good third period flipping, but I wish I’d done it in the second period.” Table Rock Showed Out Although Table Rock is one of the most well-known tournament venues in the country, the six days of Bass Pro Tour competition showed this impoundment of the White River in a whole different – record breaking – light. Some of the most notable numbers from the week: * 6,078 fish were put on SCORETRACKER * Total weight on SCORETRACKER for the field for the event was 9,815-2 * Martens’ total weight for four rounds was a record 283-4 * Cliff Pace weighed in a record 179 fish Championship Notes Martens’ victory is his 11th tour-level win. It’s also Martens’ first win in the MLF catch/weigh/immediate-release format. Jeff Sprague took over the Points Championship lead with another strong event: Sprague has 417 points, followed by Edwin Evers with 414. Stage Six Results To see final results for Stage Six, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com and click “results.” BOBBY LANE LEADS TOPS 10 INTO CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND AT MLF BASS PRO TOUR BERKLEY STAGE SIX PRESENTED BY TRUE TIMBER BRANSON, Mo. May 21, 2019) – The only things that could shut down the Table Rock Lake bite for Major League Fishing® (MLF) pro Bobby Lane were Mother Nature and sundown. The Florida pro would probably still be catching Ozark Mountains bass at a record pace if impending darkness didn’t finally end competition at the Bass Pro Tour Berkley Stage Six Presented by TrueTimber. Despite nearly five hours of delays in competition due to heavy wind, rain and lightning, Lane finished the Knockout Round with 95 pounds, 4 ounces, obliterating the existing Knockout Round weight record of 67-14 and breaking the single-day weight record of 89-5 set by Josh Bertrand just three days ago. Lane also established a new record for scoreable bass for the day with 60. “It’s almost ridiculous to think that I caught 60 fish for over 95 pounds,” Lane joked as he started his tackle prep for Wednesday’s Championship Round. “I caught ’em and caught ’em and caught ’em like there was no end. I’m not sure it’s quite sunk in yet, but what a cool record to break.” Lane’s performance secured him a spot in his first 10-angler Championship Round of the 2019 season. Working Through the Weather The morning looked like it would belong to Andy Montgomery. Taking advantage of the shad spawn and a fierce spotted bass bite brought on by the approaching storm front, Montgomery connected with 31 fish in Period 1 for 47-5. That was part of a period in which 480 fish hit SCORETRACKER® for 782-5 (both Bass Pro Tour records). By the time the first weather delay shut down competition after the second period, Montgomery had piled 50 fish on SCORETRACKER for 78 pounds, 2 ounces, a 10-plus-pound cushion over Lane in second place (67-11). But while Montgomery fell off his morning pace once lines went back in for the third period, Lane continued to add to his total, catching 18 fish for 27-9 in the third period fishing bluff walls for spawning spotted bass. “I couldn’t go to a straight bluff wall, I had to find bluffs with little dips where fish could get up around the edges and corners,” Lane said. “I needed the bait to sink about 5 feet, so I needed a bluff with some kind of lip or shelf. All I had to do was get the bait on that shelf and they’d kill it.” Day Makers and Heartbreakers Although Jordan Lee’s presence in a Championship Round is nothing new – Lee has advanced out of the Knockout Round three times in six events – the way he did it on Table Rock is notable. The Stage One Kissimmee winner ended Period 1 in 36th place out of 40, with only five fish and 7-9 to show for it (just under 19 pounds out of the Top 10). Lee put together a third-period flurry of 20 fish, including seven in the final hour for 11-15. That propelled him past Jacob Powroznik, Jonathon VanDam, Michael Neal and Gerald Swindle for his first Championship Round since Stage Two Conroe. Championship Round Welcomes First-Timers Lane isn’t the only angler in the Championship 10 who will be fishing his first final round. He’ll be joined by Championship Round first-timers Zack Birge (second with 86-0), Andy Montgomery (third with 83-4), Cliff Pace (fifth with 79-5), Greg Vinson (sixth with 76-9) and Aaron Martens (seventh with 75-1). Jacob Wheeler, Mark Rose, Ott DeFoe and Lee round out the final 10. * The Berkley Big Bass of the day was a 5-13 largemouth caught by Andy Morgan * Lane was the Berkley Catch Count winner with his record 60 fish * Lane also earned the Phoenix Boats Daily Leader award with his 95-4 When, Where & How to Watch Wednesday Competition begins on Wednesday’s Championship Round at 6:30 a.m. CT, with live, official scoring available via SCORETRACKER on MajorLeagueFishing.com and on the MLF app. The MLF NOW! live stream starts at 9 a.m. CT, with live, on-the-water coverage and analysis provided by Chad McKee, JT Kenney, Marty Stone and Natalie Dillon until lines out at 2:30 p.m. The Berkley Postgame Show – hosted by Steven “Lurch” Scott – will start at 4 p.m. Knockout Round Results To see Knockout Round results for all anglers, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com and click “results.” DEFOE IS LATEST RECORD BREAKER AS HE DOMINATES ELIMINATION ROUND ON TABLE ROCK (Left to right) MLF pros Alton Jones Jr. (fifth place), Josh Bertrand (second), Ott DeFoe (first), and Cody Meyer (third) wrapped up their Elimination Round in style and will be heading to Tuesday’s Knockout Round. BRANSON, Mo., (May 20, 2019) – Another day, another record at the Major League Fishing® (MLF) Bass Pro Tour Berkley Stage Six Presented by TrueTimber on Table Rock Lake. Ott DeFoe pushed his two-day weight total to 133 pounds thanks to 54-14 in today’s Group B Elimination Round, and while that fell just short of Cliff Pace’s record of 134-11 from the day before, DeFoe was still able to mint a new record with 91 bass caught during his Shotgun and Elimination rounds. MLF NOW! live stream analyst Marty Stone summed up the week perfectly in the waning moments of the broadcast: “It wouldn’t be a day at Table Rock if we didn’t break a record.” It has become the story during the Shotgun and Elimination Rounds, and both the Knockout and Championship Round records are likely to fall in the next two days if the weather cooperates. The fishing today slowed down for many in the field, but it was still excellent. It seems Table Rock Lake has set the bar high and even 951 scoreable bass seems like a downturn, which sounds absurd. It was the first day that the field brought in less than 1,000 bass. That’s how good Table Rock has been this week. Jones Jr. and Browning Make Moves Overall, the Top 20 remained largely the same from the start of the day to when competition wrapped up this afternoon. Dustin Connell and Chris Lane were the only two anglers to fall out of the Top 20 (19th to 27th, and 20th to 31st respectively), with Alton Jones Jr. and Stephen Browning replacing them. Both Jones and Browning had stellar days, Browning boating a day’s-best 37 bass and Jones racking up the most weight on SCORETRACKER® today. His 67-5 ounces catapulted him up 20 spots as he rose from 26th to fifth place in Group B. MLF pro Alton Jones Jr. started his day with this 3 pounder, plus had five more bass over 3 pounds in his Elimination 2 total catch of 31 scoreable fish. One of the keys to Jones’ success was the quality of fish he caught. While he still counted 31 scoreable bass, his weight total was helped by six bass over three pounds, including a 5-2 bass that earned him the Berkley Big Bass of the Day award. “I’m on an early bite, and most of my weight has been coming before 10 a.m.,” Jones said. “The sun also helped, so I don’t know the changing weather for tomorrow is going to affect me.” Browning’s stout day boosted him from 23rd to 14th and advanced him to Tuesday’s Knockout Round. “I started the day strong and was able to ride the momentum throughout the day,” Browning recounted. “I was fishing the same areas as I did in the Shotgun Round, but I made two bait changes, and it worked. We’ll see what the weather does tomorrow. It could take 30, 40, 50, or 70-pounds to make the Top 10; you never know with the way this place is fishing.” Evers Falls Short, Clausen Holds On The ever-dangerous Edwin Evers slowly crept up the leaderboard from starting the day in 25th. He threatened for the final advancing spot and briefly held 20th place with one hour to go. In the end, he finished just short and is the first angler on the outside looking in, at 21st. Clausen started the day in 16th and briefly fell below the cutline before rallying up a few spots. Catches in the final moments by Jordan Lee and Greg Hackney lowered his placement to 20th, but he was able to hang on. Weather Changes Loom The Branson area has been very welcoming to the Bass Pro Tour, but the weather has been in a state of constant change this week. The evening is under a flash flood warning and Tuesday calls for a 100-percent chance of precipitation with possible lightning to go with a predicted 20 mph wind in the afternoon. Group Comparison Group A had an eye-popping 15 anglers yesterday with over 100-pounds, and Group B posted slightly less today with 11 hitting the century mark. The 20th place was considerably different between the groups. In Group A, Randall Tharp’s 94-12 total put him in the final qualifying spot while Luke Clausen wrapped up 20th with 83-06 in Group B. The Top 20 anglers from each of the Elimination Rounds advanced to the 40-angler Knockout Round to be held Tuesday – weights will be zeroed, making the Knockout a one-day scramble. The Top 10 anglers in the Knockout Round will advance to the Championship Round on Wednesday, May 22. Elimination Round 2 daily awards were: * The Berkley Big Bass of the Day was a 5-2 largemouth caught by Alton Jones Jr. * Jones also earned the Phoenix Boats Daily Leader award with 67-0 * Browning was the Berkley Catch Count winner with 37 bass Knockout Round competition begins Tuesday, May 21 at 6:30 a.m. CT with live, official scoring available at “lines in” via SCORETRACKER on MajorLeagueFishing.com and on the MLF app. The MLF NOW! live stream starts at 9 a.m. CT, with live, on-the-water coverage and analysis provided by Chad McKee, JT Kenney, Marty Stone and Natalie Dillon until lines out at 2:30 p.m. The Berkley Postgame Show – hosted by Steven “Lurch” Scott – will start at 4 p.m. Elimination Round 2 Results To see Elimination Round 2 final results for all Group B anglers, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com and click ” results.” PrevPreviousEvers Wraps up Dominating Win of Bass Pro Tour Stage Two on Lake Conroe NextJUST ANNOUNCED! – MLF Bass Pro Tour Names Stage Six StopNext The National Angler Entrepreneur \| Influencer \| Explorer Youtube Instagram Facebook Twitter Wordpress © WWW.THENATIONALANGLER.COM, 2016-18. 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__label__cc	0.714271	0.285729	od review photography, photobooks, photographers Tag: tree Old Tjikko / Nicolai Howalt / Reviewed by Collier Brown Old Tjikko Photographs by Nicolai Howalt Fabrik Books, 2019 224 pp., 16.6cm x 22.5cm Reviewed by Collier Brown Ten thousand years ago, glacial sheets were scraping the last of the giants off the earth. The mastodons, the cave bears, and the saber-toothed tigers had perished, to be followed shortly by the wooly mammoth. And between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, the forerunners of the Anthropocene were sowing fields of wheat and barley. In the higher latitudes, only a few wild grasses persevered. The pollen grains that scientists have recovered from this receding ice age suggest that forests had dwindled to meager but resilient colonies of spruce, pine, birch, willow, and alder. Old Tjikko #92, 2019 — Dupont, Garigam VG-R, Expiry November 1968 The Norway spruce (Picea abies), in particular, can withstand conditions that would easily destroy other conifers. In high temperatures and low, dry areas and wet, poor soil and rich, the spruce finds ways to cope. When conditions are ideal, it can shape itself into a thickly-based cone and grow ten stories high. But the drooping, bearded branches distort the spruce’s natural symmetries. The final impression is one of weariness and long struggle, which makes sense, given the wastelands in which they’re often forced to survive. Old Tjikko is one such survivor and the lone subject of a new book by Danish photographer Nicolai Howalt. A rather homely-looking specimen of Norway spruce, the solitary Tjikko can be found on Sweden’s Fulufjället Mountain, where it has eked out an existence among ice and stones for 9,600 years. I should add an asterisk to that timeline, since the part we see above ground (the trunk, branches, etc.) is not quite that old. In fact, Old Tjikko is a clone. When scientists say the tree is 9,600 years old, they are talking about the root system, of which Old Tjikko is a single clonal offshoot. Old Tjikko #46, 2019 — Foma, Neobrom N 2111, Expiry August 1980 Ecologists, botanists, dendrologists, and mycologists have significantly advanced our understanding of roots and how they sustain not only the lives of individual trees but the health and longevity of forests, sometimes ranging many miles across. In his bestselling book, The Hidden Life of Trees (2015), German forester Peter Wohlleben explains the cooperative relationship between root and fungus. Not only do the two feed one another, they speak to one another in a kind of chemical binary. Tree roots send messages through strands of mycelium to other trees miles away, sometimes to warn others of dangerous insects in the vicinity or to manage the microclimate within a stand of trees. One can only imagine how much more concentrated the vegetal network of a clonal colony must be. Old Tjikko’s remarkable succession of birthdays implies as much. Remarkable too is the way in which Howalt reimagines Old Tjikko’s world, image by image. The changes are surprising and unapologetically relentless. I can’t help but to think of the time-lapse selfies that people started making about a decade ago. One guy took a selfie every day for eight years (I think he’s still doing it). I just watched a video that covers twenty years of a woman’s life in five minutes! The transformations are mesmerizing. Hair thrashes this way and that, as if caught in a hurricane. Shadows crisscross the person’s face, eroding youth at high speeds. And suddenly, all those National Geographic videos of flowers blooming and dying in two-second clips look disconcertingly familiar. It all happens so fast, for flowers and for us. To an elder like Old Tjikko, how must we appear? Like incoherent blurs of color? Or like fireflies at night? Old Tjikko #31, 2019 — Unibrom, USSR Photopaper, Expiry 1991 Thumb through the pages quickly, as if this were a flipbook, and you’ll get the gist of those viral selfies I just described. The flickering alternation of white pages and black imitates sunrise and nightfall. The days come and go. But not a single needle on the spruce’s limb drops, and that’s because all of these tree portraits come from one negative, just as Old Tjikko rises from one root. Using expired, light-sensitive papers (see captions for dates of expiration and paper type), Howalt produced ninety-seven unique portraits of Old Tjikko, each variation the consequence of the photopaper’s age and chemical residue. The result feels cosmic. Even the silver halides in the paper explode unpredictably into constellations, as if this inconspicuous tree were at the very center of all things, great and small. The image, or motif, of this cosmic world tree is as old as any mythology. Its canopy reaches heaven and its roots extend to hell. For Howalt, Old Tjikko evokes that “mythological power” as a “tangible image of eternity.” “To me,” he says, “Old Tjikko almost becomes a sort of archetype of this duality because of its high age.” It’s a comment on our relationship, or really our lack of a relationship, to eternity. To talk about long expanses of time, we rely on mathematics. Our imaginations simply exhaust themselves after thinking ahead a few generations or back a few centuries. Ten thousand years might as well be an eternity, if the standard of measurement is the human life. Old Tjikko #25, 2019 — Du Pont, Garigam VG-R, Expiry November 1968 When looking at trees, wrote Walt Whitman, “one does not wonder at the old story fables, (indeed, why fables?) of people falling into love-sickness with trees, seiz’d extatic with the mystic realism of the resistless silent strength in them.” It’s easy, in an aesthetic sense, to cosmologize a tree, especially a tree as old as Old Tjikko. In our more sympathetic moments, the impulse can even be difficult to resist. But Whitman’s word “resistless” applies to the strength of the tree too, as in strong, yet vulnerable. So it was with Yggdrasil, the mythical ash whose sacred form, though in contact with the eternal, was subject to mortal afflictions. In the Poetic Edda, Odin says, The hardships endured by Yggdrasil Are more than men can dream of: Harts bite the twigs, the trunk rots, Nidhögg gnaws at the roots. Yggdrasil is a tangible image of eternity, as Howalt describes Old Tjikko. It can be broken, it can rot. And the Nidhögg, or serpent, can gnaw its ancient roots. Of course, the obvious difference here is that in the Anthropocene, it’s not the hart but the man who bites the twigs, who rots the trunks, who gnaws the roots. Old Tjikko #18, 2019 — Ilford, Multigrade Velvet Stipple MG 26K, Expiry September 1964 When I look at photobooks that make trees, especially old trees, the subject of their photographic studies, I always assume there’s a cautionary tale I’m supposed to intuit. But Howalt’s book makes me eager to discover trees and to create new tales. There’s something about it that reminds me of my time as a forestry student in southeast Texas. Each week, my dendrology class would trek deep into the loblolly pinewoods. There, we’d record our observations in small field journals. I’d sketch a tree’s dimensions, count its needles, outline its cones. Old Tjikko (the book) has that field-notes quality. With its rounded, bump-resistant corners, its sturdy but flexible boards, and its tough surface, the book itself seems ready to venture outdoors. Superb photobooks about trees have appeared over the last few years. Ancient Skies, Ancient Trees (2016), by photographer Beth Moon, comes to mind. In that book, Moon put stars in conversation with diminishing populations of baobabs. Old Tjikko makes a cameo appearance on the cover of Rachel Sussman’s excellent book, The Oldest Living Things in the World (2014). The list goes on, but Howalt’s Old Tjikko rivals the very best I’ve seen. Old Tjikko #93, 2019 — Unicolor, Nicol 3, Expiry 1972 The concept of one tree, and ninety-seven ways of looking at it, resumes the aesthetic work that Wallace Stevens began a hundred years ago with blackbirds. And to that extent, Howalt and Stevens are on the same page about nurturing the poetry of encounter and perception. We’re constantly looking for ways to renew our sense wonder, to make the familiar unfamiliar again. Old Tjikko is a photobook of wonders, ninety-seven of them, in fact. And though Howalt’s photographic study poses no solutions to the environmental degradations of our time, it supposes that our imaginations can still be “seiz’d extatic” by trees of such extraordinary ancestry, even at a photograph’s remove. And if there’s hope for that, maybe there’s still hope for the other. 21st Editions Author Collier BrownPosted on December 8, 2019 December 8, 2019 Categories Photobook ReviewsTags Art, book, book review, Collier Brown, Fabrik Books, landscape, nature, Nicolai Howalt, Od Review, Old Tjikko, photobook, photobook review, photograph, photographer, photography, spurce, Sweden, tree, visual art Od Review Archives	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1962
__label__wiki	0.922585	0.922585	New site highlights NYC’s worst landlords Aug.August 30, 2010 12:00 PM By Sarabeth S and ers Housing code violators concentrated in city’s poorest areas Landlord Sam Suzuki, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio [Update: 2:29 p.m.] A new website is calling out 153 landlords whose buildings are so dirty or unsafe that they have earned a spot on the city’s list of shame. Among them is Alan Fein — whose Bronx tenants live with allegedly urine-soaked hallways, crackhead squatters and rat-infested toilets — and Chris Grijalva, whose reported roach-infested Brooklyn building has a giant pile of garbage on the front lawn. The site, which launched today, allows tenants to look up a building owner by name and address, and displays an interactive map of alleged slumlord buildings across the five boroughs. Tenants can also nominate landlords for scrutiny; the site will update names based on tenant information and data on the worst health and safety violations from Department of Housing Preservation and Development. HPD has a list of 200 buildings that get special attention from the city because their owners have high numbers of housing code violations, but it isn’t sortable and can’t be searched by landlord. “We want these landlords to feel like they’re being watched,” Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, who started the site, told the Daily News, which first reported the launch. “We need to shine a light on these folks to shame them into action.” Unsurprisingly, data from the new site shows that many of the apartment buildings on the watch list are located in the city’s poorest areas. In Manhattan, all but one of the landlords’ properties are located above 119th Street, while Bushwick, Crown Heights and East New York are among the Brooklyn neighborhoods with frequent housing code violations. The South Bronx is also dotted with New York’s so-called “most irresponsible landlords.” Earlier this month, The Real Deal interviewed Sam Suzuki, the former landlord who spent a month in jail on civil charges and landed on the Village Voice list of the city’s 10 worst landlords. Last week, the City Council unanimously passed legislation requiring landlords in New York City to register the names of all individuals with 25 percent or greater ownership stakes in the corporations that own their residential buildings. The new disclosure requirement represents a renewed effort to crack down on slumlords who hide behind corporate entities and make it difficult for their tenants to track them down. Bill de Blasiosam suzukislumlordsworst landlords Politico shows and no-shows: What public officials attended the REBNY gala? NYC bill would boost rental vouchers for homeless De Blasio to test brokers, owners for housing discrimination Here’s why Jersey City is joining Newark in suing de Blasio De Blasio fundraiser and witness Jona Rechnitz sentenced to prison City Council passes homeless set-aside bill De Blasio’s plan for street homeless aims for 1,000 new units Buildings commissioner talks priorities in final de Blasio years	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1966
__label__cc	0.603905	0.396095	World Scholarship Forum International Scholarship Opportunities Online Study in Africa Scholarship By Countries Scholarship by subjects United Nations Correspondents Association (UNCA) Journalism Award 2017 May 25, 2017 By excelajah Leave a Comment The United Nations Correspondents Association (UNCA) invites media worldwide to submit Applications for its 21st annual UNCA Journalism Awards for the best print, broadcast (TV & Radio) and online, web-based media coverage of the United Nations, U.N. agencies and field operations.this award is primarily for journalists from across the globe. Eligibility Criteria is also of the essence as applicants are encouraged to read through. Application Deadline: 1st September, 2017 Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: All countries About the Award: The United Nations Correspondents Association (UNCA) invites media worldwide to submit entries for its 21st annual UNCA Awards for the best print, broadcast (TV & Radio) and online, web-based media coverage of the United Nations, U.N. agencies and field operations. The UNCA will give a total of Four (4) Awards to outstanding journalists. Awards: The following awards will be presented to journalists for their outstanding work in journalism: The Elizabeth Neuffer Memorial Prize, sponsored by the Alexander Bodini Foundation, for written media (including online media). The prize is for print and online coverage of the U.N. and U.N. agencies, named in honor of Elizabeth Neuffer, The Boston Globe bureau chief at the U.N., who died while on an assignment in Baghdad in 2003. 2. The Ricardo Ortega Memorial Prize, for broadcast (TV & Radio) media. 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__label__wiki	0.572481	0.572481	Chesapeake Police investigating man’s shooting death as homicide Posted 11:21 pm, November 7, 2019, by Web Staff and Kofo Lasaki, Updated at 04:36PM, November 8, 2019 CHESAPEAKE, Va. - The Chesapeake Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 1300 block of MacDonald Road at the MacDonald Apartment complex that left a man dead Thursday night. The call came in at 8:54 p.m. Officers arrived on scene to find the man, identified as 31-year-old Deontae Poole, at a home dead from an apparent gunshot wound. The suspect fled the area before police arrived and is still considered to be armed. People who heard the gunshot say the shooting happened at an apartment in the back of the neighborhood. Subrina Boggs says she heard one big "bam" while she was at home and she knew it was a gunshot. "When I opened the door, I heard someone crying downstairs, so I was like, 'Oh my gosh... somebody must’ve been shot,'" explained Boggs. Boggs says she called 9-1-1 and first responders arrived, but it was too late. "I heard the ambulance say, 'He's alive, he’s all right, you see his chest breathing,' but then, seconds after that, you know, you heard them say, 'He’s dead,'" says Boggs. Boggs says she clings on to prayer for her family’s safety and for God to bring comfort to Poole's loved ones. "Bullets don’t have any names. I have a grandson - who knows where that bullet could have went. It could’ve came up here and struck anybody," says Boggs. Police are actively canvassing the area for the suspect and any witnesses who may have seen the person in the surrounding area during the time of the shooting. The department is asking people to report any suspicious activity in the area and to review their security cameras for any footage that may help with the investigation. If you have any information about this homicide, you are asked to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887) or submit a tip online at P3Tips.com. Download the News 3 app for updates. Topics: Chesapeake, homicide, shooting Suspect arrested, charged with murder in connection with fatal Portsmouth shooting Man killed in Newport News shooting identified Police respond to deadly Hampton shooting 21-year-old Norfolk woman killed in shooting in Chesapeake 2 teenagers killed by mother’s boyfriend after argument over cigarette smoke escalates, police say Man suffering from gunshot wound after home invasion in Virginia Beach; police investigating 1 man dead, 1 injured in early morning Portsmouth shooting, police investigating Persons of interest may have information on Newport News homicide, police say Man killed in New Year’s Day double shooting in Hampton Man suffering from gunshot wound in Suffolk, police investigating Chesapeake Police investigating after man shot in leg Man taken to hospital after Chesapeake shooting Newport News Police investigate after woman shot and killed, man injured	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1972
__label__cc	0.708504	0.291496	The Senators’ D.J. Smith on Akim Aliu, Mike Babcock, Mitch Marner and the changing nature of coaching By Chris Stevenson Nov 27, 2019 41 In the small and insular world of hockey in North America, it is probably more the odds or just circumstance that Ottawa Senators coach D.J. Smith would wind up being just one degree of separation from the two significant people and the events involving them that have shaken the hockey world in the past few days. When the motivational mind games employed by former Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock on rookie Mitch Marner came to light earlier this week, it prompted former player Akim Aliu to disclose the treatment he said he received from then-coach Bill Peters when both were with the AHL’s Rockford Ice Hogs in 2009-10. According to Aliu, Peters used the “N-word” a number of times in the dressing room because the coach didn’t like the rookie’s taste in music. The NHL and the Calgary Flames, the team Peters now coaches, are investigating the allegations. The revelations have bought to light some brutal truths about hockey...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1973
__label__wiki	0.939146	0.939146	Home Politics Gerald Daugherty won’t seek reelection Travis County Commissioners Court Gerald Daugherty won’t seek reelection The video political ad that won Daugherty his razor-thin reelection victory in 2016. Soon to be 70-year-old Republican commissioner clears the field for fresh blood Hailed as the “Godfather of Travis County Republican Party” in last evening’s press release, County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak thanked Gerald Daugherty for his 14 years of service on the dais of the Travis County Commissioners Court. Gerald Daugherty His Precinct 3 turf lies in southwest Travis County, over the environmentally sensitive Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer. That’s an area of a vast underground karst rock formation through which flows much of the water that recharges iconic Barton Springs Pool. Also importantly the aquifer is the sole source of drinking water for tens of thousands of people who live in homes and depend on wells. Representing that fragile area has often put Daugherty in the crosshairs of environmental organizations as he sought to push through completion of a 3.6-mile toll-road segment of State Highway 45 that connects Loop 1 (MoPac Expressway) in the west to Farm to Market Road 1626 in the east. The roadway traverses the sensitive karst aquifer and raises fears that pollution from car traffic and potential spills will pollute the irreplaceable source of drinking water. Long a foe of transit Daugherty has been an ardent foe of mass transit projects for decades. Back in the late 1990s, anyone who attended a breakfast meeting at the Metropolitan Business Club, which starts at a red-eyed 7am, were bound to hear him take his turn to stand up and introduce himself by asking, “How many of you rode the bus to get here this morning?” His relentless criticism of Capitol Metro boiled over in opposing bonds for the construction of Metro Rail service in a November 2000 election. Along with retired high-tech executive Jim Skaggs, and aided by former City Council Member Max Nofziger, that tiny team narrowly defeated the bond election that would have paid to build rail lines. Liberal supporters of the rail bonds included massive numbers of high-tech executives who poured big money into supporting the bonds. But their ill-organized political ground game was stopped cold by Daugherty’s little band of opponents. What stopped the bond supporters were chiefly two things: • A bumper sticker that said, “Costs too much, does too little.” Rail advocates never managed to undercut those deadly six words. • Perhaps just as importantly, the Texas Legislature—which was to meet in January 2001, just two months after the rail election—was salivating over the possibility of taking Capital Metro’s one penny sales-tax income in addition to breaking into the $100 million-plus piggy bank the agency had put aside to help fund the rail project. It was literally now-or-never for Capital Metro and rail advocates to woo voter approval for the bonds. Under that deadline, Capital Metro’s plans were not quite as refined and vetted with concerned citizens as they needed to be. So the public was offered a rail route with unknown or unpopular rail-station locations and not enough of an explanation to overcome resistance. Plans to run a rail line down the middle of South Congress, for example, had the Merchants Association up in arms over the perceived loss of parking and impeded customer access, due to a road-blocking rail station in the middle of the avenue. Some of the neighborhoods that would be bisected by the rail lines were also strongly opposed. Though outspent by 6 to 1, Daugherty and company prevailed with a margin of 50.4 percent “no” to 49.6 percent “yes.” The city demographer’s chart shows that, the closer to the city’s core, the higher the support for the bonds. But support quickly faded outside that central core. There also were large pockets of even more anemic support in north Austin as well. That narrow but highly significant victory over the mountains of money pushing light-rail plans made Daugherty, who at that time owned a softball facility in East Austin, more of a force to be reckoned with than the grumpy curmudgeon he might have been viewed as before. He used that victory to launch his political career and win a seat on the commissioners court two years later. Teflon escape from public information lawsuit If efforts to halt SW 45 over the aquifer the Save Our Springs Alliance generated open records requests for records of Daugherty’s involvement in the project. Bill Bunch Bill Bunch, SOS executive director and lead attorney, mounted a concerted legal attack to get emails from Daugherty’s personal email account. The Austin Bulldog covered the litigation as well as the criminal complaint against Daugherty that Bunch filed over correspondence sought in a public information request that Daugherty failed to cough up. (For details dive into the five stories linked below.) Commissioner Gerald Daugherty (right) represented by assistant county attorney Tony Nelson in Judge Steven Yelonosky’s Travis County courtroom. The SOS Alliance won a victory in the form of a December 10, 2015, ruling by District Judge Stephen Yelonosky to allow a trial on the merits in the civil case. At trial the SOS Alliance task would be to seek a finding that violations of the Texas Public Information Act had occurred. SOS also wanted the commissioner or Travis County, or both, to change records retention policies. Because the county commissioner was represented by the County Attorney’s office, the criminal case was assigned to a Marble Falls special prosecutor who ultimately moved to dismiss the criminal case and that motion that was granted. International acclaim for reelection video When Daugherty sought reelection in 2016, his one-minute video “Please re-elect Gerald, Please,” a line pleadingly delivered by his long-suffering wife who has to listen to his wonky conversations about county jail and tax rates. He even cut the meat on his plate in slices to represent a string of rail cars that strung together could carry no more than 300 people and would do little or nothing to move people in a community of more than a million people. The ad was an absolute sensation. It was viewed more than 3 million times on YouTube, according to an MSNBC segment. Daugherty credited Chad Crow, a guy who, incidentally, ran for Austin mayor in 1977 and City Council in 1999, with producing the funny and wildly popular piece that won coverage from the Washington Post, Time, CNN, and USA Today, among others. You just have to conclude that all that attention made the crucial difference in a squeaky reelection victory that got Daugherty 61,110 votes (50.13 percent) to Democratic Party challenger David Holmes 60,805 (49.87 percent). A margin of 305 votes out of the 121,915 cast, according to the Travis County Clerk’s online records. ‘Godfather’ won two, lost one, came back from defeat Daugherty, whose 70th birthday will come late next month, may be called the Godfather now but his lengthy tenure has not been uninterrupted. He wasn’t the first GOP candidate to grab the only commissioners court seat not held by a Democrat. Republican Todd Baxter won the Precinct 3 commissioner’s job in the November 2000 election, after the position was vacated by Democrat Valerie Bristol, then stepped down to run for and win the District 50 seat in the Texas Legislature, unseating Representative Ann Kitchen (now an Austin City Council member). In 2002 Daugherty won the right to fill Baxter’s unexpired term. Netting 54.83 percent of the votes he beat Democrat Margaret Moore (now Travis County District Attorney) with 42.72 percent and Libertarian William Brooks with 2.45 percent. The Democrats didn’t put up a candidate in 2004 so Daugherty was unopposed in the November 2004 general election. In 2008, Daugherty lost the Precinct 3 seat to Democrat Karen Huber, 44.8 percent to her 50.92 percent and Libertarian Wes Benedict’s 4.28 percent. Four years later, in November 2012 Daugherty won a comeback challenge by getting 50.16 percent to beat incumbent Democrat Karen Huber at 45.73 percent and Libertarian Pat Dixon with 4.12 percent. Brawl ahead to turn Precinct 3 blue again In the epic Godfather trilogy, the 1972 original title role went to a superb Marlon Brando. In the 1972 Part II, Brando was succeeded by actor Al Pacino and eventually, late in the 1990 Part III, Andy Garcia inherited the supreme mob authority. In a fast growing Travis County where Democrats dominate virtually all elective offices, and even a well-entrenched Daugherty only barely got reelected in 2016, the obvious question is: who can Republicans put up to follow Daugherty’s tough act? I’ll leave that for the sequel, coming to a GOP primary election next spring. After Daugherty’s long tenure on the commissioners court, and having kept the seat for the last eight years, we can be certain that the Democrats will work like hell to once again remove the red spot from the otherwise blue commissioners court. This story originally said that Daugherty would turn 69 in January. Actually he will be 70 years of age. Related Bulldog coverage: Daugherty’s civil case to continue: SOS Alliance also seeks a new special prosecutor and judge to reinstate criminal complaint against commissioner, January 5, 2016 Commissioner Daugherty won’t be prosecuted: prosecutor filed motion to dismiss criminal complaint over alleged violations of Texas Public Information Act, October 23, 2015 Daugherty wins SOS Round One: Judge Yelonosky rules mostly in favor of commissioner but leaves room for further action, July 27, 2015 SOS v Daugherty pending decision: Travis County seeks dismissal of lawsuit against county commissioner, SOS wants more records, July 21, 2015 Commissioner Daugherty’s criminal case delayed: statute of limitations will expire in May, attorney investigating alleged offense had health issues, February 21, 2015 Criminal complaint hits Commissioner Daugherty: Save Our Springs Alliance files complaint a day before the vote to fund State Highway 45 project, March 17, 2014 Trust indicators: Ken Martin has been covering local government and politics in the Austin area since 1981. See more on Ken on the About page. Email [email protected]. Who funds this work? This report was made possible by contributions to The Austin Bulldog, which operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit for investigative reporting in the public interest. You can help support this independent coverage by making a tax-deductible contribution. An alphabetic list of donors who have contributed to The Austin Bulldog since the organization was formed in 2009 and the cumulative amount each person has given through December 31, 2018, are listed on the Contribute page. 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__label__wiki	0.568745	0.568745	← Schmidt wins right to appeal — the Star Cardboard tomatoes from Florida → Michael Schmidt wins leave to appeal raw milk verdict — media roundup The Torstar Toronto free newspaper “Metro” ran a variant of the Canadian Press story, along with this great picture from the Toronto Star archives. Click image to go there. Leading American raw milk journalist David E. Gumpert, contrasts the Michael Schmidt story to the messy aftermath of the Rawsome food club raids in California. Here’s an excerpt from his The Complete Patient blog: “It is never a simple matter for a defendant who has lost to the government to convince an appeals court to take another look at the case, whether in Canada or the United States. But on Thursday, the lawyer for Canadian dairy farmer Michael Schmidt convinced an appeals court to re-examine his conviction on 13 counts of violating the province’s dairy laws. This was the case that Schmidt won three years ago, when an Ontario judge ruled that Schmidt’s cowshare was truly a private organization, whose members could put themselves outside the bounds of the public food regulation system. The government convinced an appeals court to reverse Schmidt’s exoneration—something that couldn’t happen in the U.S., which bans double jeopardy (being found guilty later on charges you have previously been found acquitted of). So Schmidt appealed the reversal, with his lawyer, Karen Selick of the Canadian Constitutional Foundation, arguing there has been an absence of legal precedent to adequately guide the judges in the case. She also argued that cases thus far have contradicted each other. The government vehemently opposed having the appeal heard, maintaining that there was no important public interest to be served….” CBC News is running the Canadian Press story. While giving the simple facts of the story in the usual terse and cogent news style, the CP’s, like most raw milk news stories, includes the obligatory paragraph paying obeisance to pasteurization: “Health Canada warns that raw milk contains several harmful bacteria including salmonella, E. coli and listeria and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, kidney failure, miscarriage and even death. All milk in Canada has been pasteurized since 1991.” Editor’s comment: That statement about “all milk in Canada” sounds more than a little questionable. What about all those 89% of dairy farmers who drink their own milk raw? And what about the underground trade in raw milk that’s been going on since who knows when? “All the milk in Canada” indeed. Click image above to go to Sun Times website The Owen Sound Sun Times is Michael Schmidt’s hometown newspaper. Here’s a snippet of their coverage: “Michael Schmidt will be allowed to appeal the convictions related to his distribution of raw milk to members of his cow-share operation. Schmidt said Thursday the right to appeal was granted after a hearing earlier in the day. “We won, we won the go-ahead that the Court of Appeal will actually listen to us,” he said. “It was very clear. The judge sided with us right away and said yup, there’s absolutely no question that this is of importance, of public importance, and legally significant to get clarification with regards to the interpretation of the law,” Schmidt said.” Bayshore Broadcasting took the opportunity to review a little of the history behind the Michael Schmidt saga. Click here a page with an MP3 file of their report Toronto Star — Schmidt wins right to appeal. The Star is the only paper we’ve seen that reported the following: “The case will be heard by a panel of three judges — something Schmidt thinks will work in his favour….” Toronto Sun had a lot to say about the story, including a few words on the wanton spending of taxpayers’ money: “Investigating and prosecuting Schmidt for almost two decades has cost millions. During one raid, 24 officers from five different government agencies searched his rural property. “Why are police forces raiding farms? Don’t they have better things to do than that?” he asked….” f people would like to show their appreciation for what the Canadian Constitution Foundation is doing for Michael Schmidt and food freedom, their renewed financial support would be welcome. This case takes a lot of resources to handle. Donate here: http://www.canadianconstitutionfoundation.ca/toc.php/40 Tagged as Bayshore Broadcasting, Metro, Michael Schmidt, Owen Sound Sun Times, raw milk, Torstar 8 responses to “Michael Schmidt wins leave to appeal raw milk verdict — media roundup” rainhard pitschke How can a ‘right’ be ‘won’? No one was beaten into submission. The courts GRANTED permission to question a ruling. Legal procedure will be examined. The punishment stands. The removal of natural herbal remedies and in particular activated charcoal proves that goverment’s intent is to sicken and remove remedies to the poisons they allow in processed foods. Cancer and diabetis are the goals. Lifetime treatments not cures or prevention. Private contractors like these thugs will be next here too, to collect extortion proceeds called ‘fines’. The discussion on the ‘complete patient’ condemns what is perjoritively called ‘fundamentalist soveriegn’ behaviors. James Stewart ‘jumped bail’. His ‘friend’ put his property ‘up’. If someone does this is it shows total moral commitment to the ’cause’ or his friend. To aid the bounty hunters driven by the fear of actually losing his entire worldy fortune, is similar to the Boddhisatva whose pledge to ‘eat’ the sorrow of the world is revoked the moment he starts to get sick. Mr. Stewart, like Michael here is on the front line. Anyone who supports such a serious cause which affects all humans for who knows how many generations should check their inner commitmet to truth. Fundamentalism is associated with morality and even aestheticism. In these legal/lawful matters the price for freedom is what one is willing to pay. If one can’t answer ‘everything’ then you’re just another ‘fair weather’ protesting whiner. A ‘should’-er. This is spiritual warfare with self and the external is just a very desired and profitable ‘projection for any who are involved. The logical or ‘what works’ thinking around this is part of the process, but the real story is about ‘cooking the heart’. Michael’s is way past pasturized and may be barbecued…..but to his everlasting benefit. More on the James Stewart situation: http://www.naturalnews.com/036613_Mark_McAfee_James_Stewart_arrest.html The context to the video in the comment above can be found in David E. Gumpert’s article linked to in the post these comments are appended to. The Natural News report on Rawsome developments: http://www.naturalnews.com/036611_James_Stewart_Bounty_Hunters_Ventura_county.html Richard Barrett When the government in Ontario stated that “there is no public interest to be served”, they are dead wrong. Politicians both Provincially and Federally have asked me for information. Talking with people on Calgary streets, I personally found out that the Black Market for Milk is alive and growing plus others are asking, “Where is the ORGANIC FARM FOR ALL?” Thanks Mr. Schmidt and congratulations! When people sign the http://www.rawmilkconsumer.ca petition, I know where they stand and how serious they are. Rainhard, what do you mean about the “removal” of activated charcoal? Removal from where? I keep it in my home, and have ordered it over the Internet. Legislation, as you probably are aware of is incremetal in it’s operation. Yes, you are still allowed to order it from international sources, but the health food stores no longer are allowed to stock it..along with lots of other products which, in line with the UN’s Codex Alimentarius will make these ‘self-help’ products only available through prescription. Go to your neighbourhood health store and ask them what’s not available anymore. Then do some research on Jim Humble, Essiac, Rick Simpson, and all the other real cures for disease….and the criminal chemical/legislative/banking cabals which skuttle any progress. But this is not your expertise and your response annoys me because it doesn’t address the point I made. As a member of the supporting structure, it’s to be expected that you try to redirect any serious challenge to the status quo.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1976
__label__wiki	0.942093	0.942093	Articles Contributors Links Articles on Joseph Stalin Displaying all articles Reuters/Shamil Zhumatov Russian protests highlight how authorities crackdown on activists – by targeting their families Philip Boobbyer, University of Kent Targeting the families of protestors is highly effective as a means of control. A damaged Confederate statue lies on a pallet in a warehouse in Durham, N.C. on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, after protesters yanked it off its pedestal in front of a government building. AP Photo/Allen Breed A Confederate statue graveyard could help bury the Old South Jordan Brasher, University of Tennessee and Derek H. Alderman, University of Tennessee Where do old Confederate statues go when they die? The former Soviet bloc countries could teach the US something about dealing with monuments from a painful past. Inheritors of an order we did not build, we are now witnesses to a decline we did not see. Shutterstock The historian who can help us all make sense of the mess the world’s in David Everatt, University of the Witwatersrand We are, as Snyder is urgently reminding us, perilously close to the edge of the fascist cliff Raya Dunayevskaya believed “Marxism is a theory of liberation or it is nothing.” Wikimedia Making sense of the world: why ‘Marxism and Freedom’ still resonates Nigel Gibson, Emerson College The book, Marxism and Freedom was written in 1958. Yet, it remains relevant today. Behind the mask. National Galleries of Scotland The Mary, Queen of Scots cover up – and why hidden paintings keep being found Elsje van Kessel, University of St Andrews An old Scottish master has revealed its secret after 430 years. What next from art detectives? The 1976 memorial at the Babi Yar massacre site only recognised Soviet victims, despite the killing of more than 30,000 Jewish people. In 1991 a Jewish memorial was installed nearby. Jennifer Boyer/Flickr Decoding the music masterpieces: Shostakovich’s Babi Yar Daniel Elphick, Royal Holloway On September 29 1941, Nazis murdered more than 30,000 Jews in a ravine outside Kiev. Dmitri Shostakovich's 13th Symphony, Babi Yar, is a damning critique of the Soviet Union's lack of recognition of the massacre, and a condemnation of Stalinism. Over a period of 30 years, millions of criminals and political prisoners were sent to Soviet labor camps. Wikimedia Commons In letters from Stalin’s labor camps, a window into Soviet political oppression Emily Johnson, University of Oklahoma The recently translated letters of Latvian poet and journalist Arsenii Formakov depict everyday life – and suffering – in the Gulag. In Soviet Russia, the science tests you. Wikimedia The tragic story of Soviet genetics shows the folly of political meddling in science Ian Godwin, The University of Queensland and Yuri Trusov, The University of Queensland When politics meddles with science, it can lead to tragedy, as was the case with Stalin's favourite agricultural biologist Trofim Lysenko and his rival Nikolai Vavilov. jdlennon/flickr What Stalin’s Great Terror can tell us about Russia today James Harris, University of Leeds In the West, the public perception of Stalin and the Terror lingers from the period immediately after his death in 1953. It shouldn't. tlegend/Shutterstock Seven Soviet-era tips for running a successful police state Mark Harrison, University of Warwick How Stalin and his successors maintained an iron grip on power. Did Mao pass the poo test? Science and Stalin’s crap grab: can excrement reveal the secrets of our personalities? Tim Spector, King's College London Poo-analysis tests conducted by the Soviet leader may not have been as crazy as they sound. Will Russian science return to the bad old days of Stalin? Reuters photographer A rise in nationalism in Putin’s Russia threatens the country’s science – again Loren Graham, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Some Russians are looking back admiringly to a tyrannical scientist from Stalinist times – and using the new field of epigenetics to bolster their case. What doll would you choose? Brandt Luke Zorn Putin, oil, the ruble and the Russian doll Simon Reich, Rutgers University This week we have witnessed a plunge in the price of oil and the astonishing demise of the ruble. These events provide the basis for a great series of conspiracy theories, the type that readily find an… Soviet science Simon Reich Professor in The Division of Global Affairs and The Department of Political Science, Rutgers University Newark Professor of Economics, University of Warwick Professor of Genetic Epidemiology, King's College London Loren Graham Professor Emeritus of the History of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Ian Godwin Professor in Plant Molecular Genetics, The University of Queensland Senior Lecturer in Modern European History, University of Leeds David Everatt Head of Wits School of Governance, University of the Witwatersrand Associate Professor of Russian, University of Oklahoma Yuri Trusov Plant molecular biologist, The University of Queensland Jordan Brasher Jordan Brasher is a Friend of The Conversation. Doctoral Candidate in Geography, University of Tennessee Philip Boobbyer Reader in History, University of Kent Derek H. Alderman Derek H. Alderman is a Friend of The Conversation. Professor of Geography, University of Tennessee Nigel Gibson Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Emerson College Daniel Elphick Teaching Fellow in Music, Royal Holloway Elsje van Kessel Lecturer in Art History, University of St Andrews Follow topic	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0123.json.gz/line1980

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