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Richie Hawtin's Miami Tickets and Arkives Boxset Now Available Online UPDATED
S. Pajot
S. Pajot | November 2, 2010 | 8:45am
Exactly 40 days ago, Crossfade broke the news about Plastikman's Richie Hawtin's scheduled invasion of Miami. (UPDATE Due to some press release confusion we made the mistake of assuming the DJ would be performing Plastikman material. Sorry.) And we also talked some shit about the fact that "buying a Richie Hawtin release needs an instruction manual."
Today, though, the internet is bringing you tickets to the November 27 show at Mansion and online pre-order of Hawtin's Arkives release. The tickets come in only one variety: $30 general admission. But the retrospective boxset comes in four: Reference ($199), Analog ($89), Digital ($82), and Collection ($239).
Now you're probably wondering about the differences between those distinct but very similar versions of Arkives. And really, we suggest you check out Crossfade's previous post, which provides a quick and concise breakdown.
The other option is the official Plastikman presale site. You might get brain cramps, but all the information's there. So eventually you'll sort it out, despite the retina-scalding red, tiny type, and confusing graphic sprawl.
As for Hawtin himself, he's quoted in the official literature, explaining the impetus behind this release, if not the four-version enigma: "Arkives is the first time that I've collected together all the material under the name Plastikman. Once this is released, for me, it's everything that I know, that I have, that I believe is ready or needs to be heard for people to get a full understanding of what Plastikman is today. Where it's come from, where it's been, where it is now, and hopefully to prepare people for where it might go in the future."
And he continues: "Trying to put Arkives together has been a jigsaw puzzle, a needle-in-a-haystack situation. So much of the content has been spread out all over the world. I made one special trip back to Canada just for this, and I was just going through boxes of things in the studio. Finding not only DATs of music I totally forgot about, but also photos and images and flyers of things I didn't even really remember happening. It's 18 years of history. This project, I hope, is an inspiring and interesting journey for everyone who becomes part of it, who reads the book and listens to the music, but for me also it's been a journey myself. People are complaining about the music industry going down, about the lack of sales, that people are only downloading digital content or even just trading it. But I believe that if you can bring music together in a package and add something greater -- we have a book, we have unreleased material and photos -- it becomes something greater than the sum of its parts. It's a whole experience."
Now maybe you still can't decide which edition of Arkives to actually buy. But at least you know a bit of the backstory, right?
Richie Hawtin with special guest Gaiser. Saturday, November 27. Mansion, 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Doors open at 10 p.m. and tickets cost $30 via wantickets.com. Call 305-695-8411 or visit mansionmiami.com.
Twitter: @seanpajot
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Immigrant’s suicide while in ICE custody raises questions about mental health care of detainees
By Sheila Regan
In February 2017, Zeresenay Testfatsion arrived at the Texas border to seek asylum in the United States, after making the lengthy trek from his native Eritrea.
Upon his arrival, Testfatsion was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at the border for “unlawfully” entering the country, and held in detention centers around the country until his hearing was scheduled for October. Despite Testfatsion’s claim that he feared returning to his home country in northeast Africa, a judge ordered his deportation — back to a country rife with violence, where those who try to migrate elsewhere face imprisonment and torture, according to the United Nations. After 90 more days in detainment, Testfatsion filed a petition to be released. Instead, he ended up in limbo, eventually being held in an ICE detention center inside Cairo International Airport in Egypt.
On June 6, after 16 months in ICE detention, Testfatsion was found dead in a shower at the Cairo facility from an apparent suicide, according to a press release by ICE.
Just weeks earlier, an immigrant from Mexico who was detained by ICE officials in Texas killed himself in custody, according to NBC News. Marco Antonio Muñoz was taken into custody May 11, and was found dead on May 13. The Washington Post reported that Muñoz, 39, suffered a breakdown after he was separated from his wife and 3-year-old son.
The two recent deaths shed light on some of the most tragic outcomes for immigrants held in detention, those suffering from mental health issues or those who fear being deported.
Court records showed Testfatsion feared returning to his country, which suggests his suicide might have been due to believing his life was in danger, since asylum seekers are considered traitors in Eritrea, according to the Associated Press. ICE did not immediately return requests for comment from Mic.
Testfatsion also may have had an underlying mental health condition, which did not receive attention and could have been exasperated while in detention, according to research by the Human Rights Watch, which said such a scenario is all too common.
Clara Long, a senior researcher with HRW, said the organization’s examination of immigration detention centers across the U.S. over the last seven years revealed systemic deficits in both medical and mental health in detention centers, where eight inmate suicides have been recorded since 2010. In all, more than 180 detainees have died in custody since 2003. In 2017, JeanCarlo Jimenez Joseph died by suicide after being given only a fraction of the anti-psychotic medicine he took outside of detention, according to an investigation by the website Capital & Main.
“There is a pattern of people with psycho-social disabilities being inappropriately placed in isolation, not receiving adequate mental health care, and dying by suicide,” Long said.
Beyond a lack of mental health services, Long said that being detained itself is incredibly stressful.
“People are being placed in desperate positions, and that in itself has enormous health consequences,” she said.
Anne Slanina, a clinical psychologist that works for the Center for Victims of Torture in St. Paul, Minnesota, said that clients she has worked with who have been detained at the border have reported that they experience associative flashbacks. Being detained triggers memories of their own torture.
“I heard several clients refer to their treatment at that time as worse than their torture in their home country,” she said. Particularly grueling for these asylum seekers is ICE’s method of using the “ICE box,” or very cold temperatures, Slanina said.
Indeed, treatment in ICE detention centers can be sometimes so traumatic — especially when they spend months detained without access to a lawyer — that some asylum seekers have given up and returned to their home countries. LGBTQ asylum seekers self-deported for this reason, according to Denise Bell, a researcher with Amnesty International. This was also confirmed in a report from the organization.
“People fled horrific violence and ended up going back because they couldn’t stand the conditions after being held in no man’s land in the U.S.,” she said.
Jonathan Jayes-Green, co-founder and director of UndocuBlack, a national organization that advocates for black undocumented immigrants and refugees as well as TPS holders and DACA recipients, said that too often, the mental health of people being put in detention centers is overlooked.
“We never think about the mental health of the people that we put in detention cages when they arrive at our borders,” Jayes-Green said. “Usually crossing borders… can cause and trigger a lot of old trauma, but also trigger new trauma. Once you put folks who have all that as a background, in cages… that compounds the entire matter.”
According to Jerome Kroll, a University of Minnesota psychiatrist who treats many refugee and immigrant patients at a University-run clinic in Minneapolis, the PTSD that some refugees experience can lay dormant for years before being triggered.
“Research demonstrates that when PTSD is quiescent— when life is quiet — they are calm, but when new things happen that are unrelated to the PTSD other than it’s stressful and it raises anxiety, then the old flashbacks and reliving the experience and anxiety and avoidance come back too,” Kroll said.
There’s also an issue of the care refugees and immigrants receive when they do seek help. Poet, healer and culture worker Lula Saleh, who is Eritrean and Ethiopian, said that part of the problem is that there is not a shared language between the East African immigrant groups and the institutions — including the care providers and nonprofit service organizations they encounter. Often, she said, health providers lack the knowledge of what refugees and immigrants have gone through, and don’t always know how to navigate cultural nuance.
So for example, if a person seeking health service gets asked if they are having thoughts of suicide, it can be a very triggering question.
“That’s the worse thing you could ask someone in our culture, just because that’s not something you would ask. There’s this idea culturally that you would never kill yourself. There’s a shame or taboo to even bring up the subject of suicide,” Saleh said.
Even as a native English speaker who has been in the U.S. a long time and has attended college, “I don’t feel comfortable navigating the health care system,” Saleh said. “I’m very particular with who I might want to meet with or talk to.”
Newer immigrants, meanwhile don’t have the same community support as those who have been in the country for longer.
“Zeresenay’s suicide is shocking and disturbing, but it points to a larger problem,” she said. “A lot of younger people are leaving Eritrea without families and without systems of support.”
That’s one of the reasons UndocuBlack has internal supports for the network of undocumented black immigrants in their network. “We created a program that encourages people to connect with each other,” said Gabrielle Jackson, the organization’s wellness director.
For Jayes-Green, the way the current administration has been carrying out their immigration policy has been effective in instilling fear.
“It increases our anxiety. It’s meant to make it very clear to us that we are at risk,” he said. The recent crackdown on non-citizens “makes it very clear the goal is to continue to implement their white supremacist agenda to people like me, and Ze, who came to the border two years ago in 2016, as disposable.”
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Emerging Disease Issues
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Bed Bugs, Head Lice, and Scabies
Diseases affecting wildlife
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease
Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) is an acute, infectious, often fatal viral disease of some wild ruminants. This malady, characterized by extensive hemorrhages, has been responsible for significant epizootics in deer in the northern United States and southern Canada. A similar hemorrhagic disease called bluetongue also occurs throughout the U.S. and Canada. The two diseases are antigenically different.
Since 1890, deer die-offs from diseases which might have been EHD have occurred in various parts of North America. These early die-offs were variously diagnosed as blackleg, blacktongue, bluetongue, mycotic stomatitis or hemorrhagic septicemia or they were undetermined. The causative agents were never confirmed. A review of the case histories, signs and lesions, seasonal occurrence, and lack of a bacterial agent suggests that they might have been EHD.
The first occurrence and subsequent identification of EHD occurred in 1955 when several hundred white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) succumbed in both New Jersey and in Michigan. It was considered a new disease of deer and the name 'epizootic hemorrhagic disease' was suggested to describe its main clinical and pathological features.
Since the initial 1955 outbreak, this malady has occurred primarily among white-tailed deer, although occasionally mule deer (O. hemionus) and pronghorn antelope (Antilocapra americana) have succumbed. EHD has been present in the United States for over 50 years now and large scale regional deer population decreases have not been observed. Additional die-offs attributed to EHD occurred in Michigan in white-tailed deer in 1974, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. The 1974 die-off occurred in several counties and resulted in approximately 100 deer dying. The 2006 die-off occurred in the southwestern portion of the state in Allegan County and involved 50-75 animals. In 2008, the die-off occurred in the southeastern portion of the state in Oakland and Macomb counties and involved 150-200 deer. In 2009, the die-off took place in the southwestern/southcentral portion of the state in Livingston County and involved 300-450 deer. In 2010, the die-off occurred in the southwestern portion of the state in Allegan, Berrien, Cass, Ottawa, St Joseph and Van Buren Counties with an estimated mortality of 1,025 deer. In 2011, the die-off occurred in the southwestern portion of the state again in Cass and St. Joseph Counties with an estimated mortality of 300 deer. In 2012, the die-off occurred in 30 counties across the southern half of the Lower Peninsula with 14,898 deer reported dead. 2012 Map of EHD in wild deer occurrences (January 8, 2013). In 2013, the die-off occurred in the southwestern portion of the state in Allegan, Berrien, Ionia, Muskegon, Oceana and Ottawa Counties with an estimated mortality of 140 deer. There were no confirmed cases of EHD in the state in 2014 or 2015.
Transmission and Development
The mode of transmission of EHD in nature is via a Culicoides biting fly or midge. Culicoides variipennis is the most commonly incriminated vector in North America. A deer must be bitten by a midge carrying the virus to become infected. The disease is not transmitted directly from one deer to another but must go through the insect vector. A common observation in outbreaks involving large numbers of deer is that they are single epizootics which do not recur. Die-offs involving small numbers of deer occur almost annually, and the disease appears to be enzootic in these areas. All documented outbreaks of EHD have occurred during late summer and early fall (August-October) and have ceased within two weeks of the onset of frost, which kills the midge.
Experimentally, the disease can be transmitted to susceptible deer by the inoculation of virus-laden material from infected deer by subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous or oral routes.
A combination of case history, characteristic signs and lesions, and the isolation of the virus is necessary for a diagnosis of EHD. Useful aids in obtaining a diagnosis are the epizootic nature of the disease, its seasonal occurrence, its spectacular hemorrhagic lesions and the extensive edema. Because of the similarity of its symptoms to other diseases, such as bluetongue and malignant catarrhal fever, the isolation and identification of the virus is essential.
Methods to be used for virus isolation are: (1) inoculation of cell cultures; (2) inoculation of susceptible sheep or deer combined with serologic monitoring; and (3) intravenous inoculation of embryonating chicken eggs.
There is no known effective treatment or control of EHD. Theoretically, an oral vaccine could be developed for administration through a supplementary winter feeding program, but this is presently impossible, impractical and unwarranted.
Signs and Pathology
Clinical signs of EHD and bluetongue are very similar.
White-tailed deer develop signs of illness about 7 days after exposure. A constant characteristic of the disease is its sudden onset. Deer initially lose their appetite and fear of humans, grow progressively weaker, often salivate excessively, develop a rapid pulse and respiration rate, and fever (affected animals frequent bodies of water to lie in to reduce their body temperature) and finally become unconscious. Hemorrhage and lack of oxygen in the blood results in a blue appearance of the oral mucosa, hence the name 'bluetongue'. Eight to 36 hours following the onset of observable signs, deer pass into a shock-like state, become prostrate and die. More photos of dead deer in water with permission from Tom Stafford of QDMA.com
The gross and histological lesions of EHD have been characterized by, as its name implies, extensive hemorrhage. The hemorrhages range from pinpoint to massive in size, and involve different tissues and organs in individual animals. No organs appear to be exempt from hemorrhage, with the most regularly involved being the heart, liver, spleen, kidney, lung and intestinal tract. Extensive hemorrhaging is the result of interference with the blood-clotting mechanism together with degeneration of blood vessel walls.
Generalized edema and increased pericardial fluid are consistently found in EHD. These changes also reflect the widespread interference with normal blood circulation.
The virus can be recovered from a variety of tissues of animals which have succumbed to EHD. These include blood, liver, spleen, kidney, lung, heart and muscle.
Because of its very high mortality rate, EHD can have a significant effect upon the deer population in a given area, reducing numbers drastically. A common observation in outbreaks involving large numbers of deer is that they are single epizootics which do not recur. Die-offs involving small numbers of deer occur almost annually, and the disease appears to be enzootic in these areas.
Hemorrhagic disease can be transmitted to other wild ruminants. The EHD virus can infect domestic animals, most commonly hoof stock, but rarely causes disease.
The edibility of the venison is not impacted by the disease. There is no evidence that humans can contract the EHD virus either from the midge or from handling and eating venison.
Pets and wildlife can not be infected by either midges or from EHD infected deer carcasses.
Hunter Info (Signs to look for)
Hoof Abnormalities
EHD lesions seen in dead deer
Even with these lesions, the deer meat is edible.
Reporting Possible EHD
If you see any of the signs of EHD, please take your deer to a DNR Check Station. If you come across dead deer in the field, please report them by following these directions:
To report the presence of dead deer, we encourage members of the public to contact their nearest DNR Wildlife office or fill out the Sick or diseased bird or mammal Reporting Form. If you have specific information that has been reported to you but that has not yet been shared (not first hand), you may report it on the same form. The form requests a zip code; if you don't know the zip code of the location of the suspect EHD deer, just enter 55555. Thank you.
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News 16 Apr 2019
DPH Husqvarna continues to perform
DPH Motorsport Husqvarna Factory Racing press release:
DPH Husqvarna Factory Racing team has once again proved itself as a force to be reckoned with in the chase for both the 2019 MX1 and MX2 Motocross Championships with all three racers recording solid results and consolidating points at Broadford for the third round of the MX Nationals.
Once again taking four of the five race wins over the two classes, Todd Waters (FC450) only narrowly missed the overall win with equal points to first, Wilson Todd (FC250) once again took all the MX2 race wins and Bailey Malkiewicz (FC250) continues to progress with seventh overall.
Dale Hocking, DPH Husqvarna team owner: “It was great to get a race weekend without rain! Broadford is a great track, and we saw some great racing. Second, first and seventh overall finishes in a three-rider team really is something to be proud of, especially when you look at how close Todd is to the MX1 points lead. I can’t thank our partners and our team enough for the time, effort money and enthusiasm they put in to allow us to achieve these results, but I can tell you that we’re working hard to ensure that we can keep moving forward. Bailey is looking stronger every time he rides, Wilson continues to rider smarter, consolidating when things aren’t perfect and controlling when they are while Todd continues to show the motivation, determination and skill required to win at the highest level. I’m really happy with the teams progress and I’m looking forward to going racing again!”
Todd Waters: “Broadford wasn’t a bad day, but I’m still a little disappointed to take second after claiming superpole and two race wins. We had a bit of a roll going, but after working my way from fifth up to second, I had an issue with the rear disc and had to race most of the final moto with no rear brake. Salvaging second with a problem was a great result for the championship and we’ve closed the gap to the points lead to nine going into the double header at Murray Bridge. With three weeks until the next round, I’m focused on myself and want to improve my performance to ensure we achieve the results we work for.”
Wilson Todd: “It was another great weekend on the bike, the team is giving me everything I need and working with the Beaton’s through the week really has me feeling in control when I get to the track. I wasn’t 100% comfortable in the first race and then I came together with a lapped rider on the last lap and I knew Kyle (Webster) was close, so I just regrouped and kept my head and we managed to keep the lead and get the job done. It was a different story in the second race, with the guys (DPH) making some changes to get things back on track to take the win.”
Bailey Malkiewicz: “Things are starting to come together for me now. I still have some more to learn, and I’m taking on-board a lot from everyone in the team. I was penalized for waiting too long for the green flag in qualifying though, otherwise I could have qualified as high as third with the lap I put in. I’m confident that I’ve got the speed to run towards the front, so some more work on my starts, and reducing some of the small mistakes I’m making and then I’ll be looking to chase Wilson down!”
Rounds four and five of the MX Nationals are to be hosted in Murray Bridge, South Australia on May 4/5 for the season’s first, all important double header race weekend.
Follow the team:
Instagram: @DPHMotorsport
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DPHMotorsport
Ferris outlines Australian racing return for MX Nationals remainder
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5 New Pickup Trucks You Need to Be Excited About
by Sam Beckeron February 14, 2015 February 14, 2015
Truck buffs, your time is nigh.
It’s hard to think of a more ideal time to be a pickup truck lover than now. The current automotive market conditions have created an atmosphere in which vehicles are not only becoming more technology-saddled and fuel-efficient, but also more powerful and capable at the same time. The result? A pickup enthusiast’s paradise, with new trucks being released left and right that cater to a myriad of different tastes and preferences.
Case in point, we can look at the new Ford F-150. As the current long-time best-selling vehicle in America, and all-around solid pickup truck, Ford has not simply sat back and let the profits roll in. Instead, it has invested in making the truck even better, with aluminum construction, as well as a variety of engine choices and trim levels. Rivals have done the same, with a huge selection of new and improved models that can fill even the most refined consumer standards.
From performance and speed, to power and hauling capabilities, there is plenty of reason to be excited for the next generation of pickup trucks, some of which are starting to hit the market this year. Here at the Cheat Sheet, we’ve previously covered many of these pickups through the concept and development stage and, like many, are excited to finally see them hit the streets.
So what new pickup trucks should we all be excited about? Read on to see our top 5 picks.
Source: Toyota
1. Toyota Tacoma
The refreshed Toyota Tacoma has a lot of midsize truck fans on the edge of their seats. The popular pickup, which has been a mainstay in the midsize truck segment for years and years, is set to hit the market for the 2016 model year with a facelift. We previously got the skinny on the new truck, when it made its debut at the Detroit Auto Show this year, and the most exciting new features are the rough, rugged exterior, and a new 3.5-liter V6 engine. The Tacoma has made a name for itself by being dependable and long-lasting, and with the new 2016 redesign, a few more adjectives may get added to that list with time.
2. Nissan TITAN XD
Aiming to take a bite out of American auto maker’s truck sales, Nissan is finally releasing the long-gestating rehash of the Titan pickup, imposingly-dubbed the TITAN XD. There’s plenty of reason to be excited about the new Titan, as it will feature a Cummins 5.0-liter V8 Turbo Diesel, rated at 310 horsepower and producing 555 pounds-feet of torque. There will also be an available V6 engine as an option for those who don’t want to splurge for the oil-burner. What makes the new Titan truly stand is that it won’t be a full-size pickup, and yet, it won’t quite be a heavy-duty truck either. Nissan is pushing into the middle ground, and it will be interesting to see how consumers respond.
3. Ford F-150 Raptor
Having quickly become a fan favorite in its short lifetime, the Raptor variant of Ford’s F-150 is getting a redesign for the 2017 model year, and everyone is champing at the bit to see it in action. The new Raptor will come equipped with an EcoBoost 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 engine, which will supply a hearty 450 horsepower. The truck itself is on a brief hiatus before it returns to market, and when the redesigned version was shown off at the Detroit Auto Show this year, fans were justifiably excited. The new Raptor is a part of Ford’s new focus on performance vehicles, so seeing what it can do on the track, or mountain trails, is enticing.
Source: GM
4. Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon
The new midsize pickup offerings from General Motors are already garnering plenty of attention from the world’s foremost automotive publications. The hot-off-the-presses GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado are back, and better than ever. Motor Trend even named the Colorado its 2015 Truck of the Year. But what will be truly interesting to see is how well both of these trucks hold up against rivals like the Toyota Tacoma. They’re both loaded with new technology and features, and perform solidly in terms of power and fuel-economy. How much damage they can do together in the midsize pickup segment? We’ll find out soon enough.
Source: Ram
5. Ram Rebel
Taking a cue from Ford, Ram is set to unleash its entrant into the performance pickup race. The Ram Rebel a 1500-level pickup with some imposing exterior augmentations — from the bold new grille, to the intimidating liftgate that reads “RAM” in large, black lettering. Under the hood, drivers can choose from a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, or a 5.7-liter HEMI V8, depending on your power preference. The Rebel gives Ram a foothold in a segment that is quickly expanding, and allows drivers who are fans of the 1500-level pickups another upscale trim level. Is it a Raptor-killer? Probably not, but plenty of consumers can’t wait to hear this rebel yell.
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On June 26, 2019, CARB issued a press release announcing that Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, and the Chair of the California Air Resources Board, Mary Nichols signed a new cooperation agreement to advance cleaner vehicles and fuels.
The Memorandum of Understanding commits both governments to work together on developing their respective regulations to cut greenhouse gas emissions from light-duty vehicles, such as those currently in effect in Canada, California and the 13 U.S. states that have adopted California’s standards. Canada is currently reviewing its light-duty vehicle standards to help make sure people can drive fuel-efficient cars that cut pollution and reduce fuel costs.
The partnership will also see Canada and California work together to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission vehicles like electric cars.
The two jurisdictions will also share technical information and best practices in regulating cleaner fuels, as California does today though its Low-Carbon Fuel Standard.
The cooperation will take a variety of forms, including establishing a working group that meets annually, sharing policy information and program design, providing capacity building and technical support, exchanges of personnel, cooperative research and development, and joint organization of symposia and trainings. The two regulatory agencies will also work together on emissions testing and enforcement of vehicle regulations.
For a copy of the press release, click here.
EPA, DOT Propose Greenhouse Gas and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are jointly proposing standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles that would improve fuel efficiency and cut carbon pollution.
The proposed standards are expected to have the following impact:
Lower CO2 emissions by approximately 1 billion metric tons
Cut fuel costs by about $170 billion
Reduce oil consumption by up to 1.8 billion barrels over the lifetime of the vehicles sold under the program
The EPA concludes the reductions would nearly equal the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with energy use by all U.S. residences in one year and the total oil savings under the program would be greater than a year’s worth of U.S. imports from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
The proposed vehicle and engine performance standards would cover model years 2021-2027, and apply to semi-trucks, large pickup trucks and vans, and all types and sizes of buses and work trucks. They would achieve up to 24 percent lower CO2 emissions and fuel consumption than an equivalent tractor in 2018, based on the fully phased-in standards for the tractor alone in a tractor-trailer vehicle. Additionally, the proposed standards are:
Not mandating the use of specific technologies. Rather they establish standards achievable through a range of technology options, and allow manufacturers to choose those technologies that work best for their products and for their customers. (These technologies include improved transmissions, engine combustion optimization, aerodynamic improvements and low rolling resistance tires).
Phased in over the long-term, beginning in model year 2021 and culminating in standards for model year 2027 – giving manufacturers the time and flexibility to plan.
Flexible, by allowing banking and trading emissions credits for most manufacturers, and providing businesses the opportunity to choose the most cost-effective path to meet the standards.
The proposed standards are fully harmonized between NHTSA and EPA. The agencies have also worked closely with the State of California’s Air Resources Board in developing the proposed standards. A public comment period will be open for 60 days after the proposal is published in the Federal Register. In addition, NHTSA and EPA will host two public hearings.
ARB Symposium on California’s Development of its Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for On-Road Heavy-Duty Vehicles
On March 27, 2015, CARB announced that it will hold a symposium on its Phase 2 GHG Emission Standards for On-Road Heavy-Duty Vehicles. The symposium will be held in Diamond Bar, CA on April 22 from 9 am to 5:30 pm. Participation via webcast will be available. For more information about Phase 2 GHG emission standards for on-road heavy-duty vehicles, see http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/onroad/caphase2ghg/caphase2ghg.htm.
Questions regarding the symposium should be directed to Krista Fregoso at (916) 445-5035 or krista.fregoso@arb.ca.gov.
ZEV Program Amendments
On Monday (July 14, 2014), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will hold workshop at 10 am PST in Sacramento to discuss changes that are being considered for the ZEV program.
According to the Staff presentation that was released Friday, the workshop will focus on amendments that would make the percent of sales requirement for Intermediate Volume Manufacturers (IVMs) more consistent with the percent of sales requirement applicable to Large Volume Manufacturers (LVMs). IVMs include manufacturers like JLR, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Subaru and Volvo. If adopted, the percent of sales requirement for IVMs would, according to projections by CARB, change from 44% in 2025 to 18.4% in 2025 (assuming IVMs use TZEVs to comply). This is depicted in the figure below.
At the workshop, CARB also intends to discuss changes that would reduce the compliance burden for IVMs that want the flexibility to pool compliance in ZEV states and to earn a reduced TZEV requirement. Currently, to have this flexibility, IVMs must deliver ZEVs to S.177 states prior to 2018, however, under the modifications being considered by CARB, IVMs would get an extra two years to comply with this requirement.
CARB will discuss the fast refueling and clarifying language related to that provision.
The schedule for finalizing the modifications that will be discussed at the workshop calls for the proposed amendments to be issued for public comment in early September and a Board Hearing in late October.
Persons unable to attend in person may take part via webcast. The broadcast can be accessed on the day of the workshop at: http://www.calepa.ca.gov/broadcast/?BD0=1.
Source: Mobilis Trading
CARB Board Hearing to Address Heavy Duty Vehicles and Engines
This week, CARB announced that on December 12-13, 2013 it will conduct a public hearing to consider proposed GHG regulations for medium- and heavy-duty engines and vehicles, optional low NOx emission standards for heavy-duty engines, amendments to the tractor-trailer GHG regulation, amendments to the diesel-fueled commercial motor vehicle idling rule, and certification procedures for heavy-duty hybrid-electric vehicles. Details on all five proposals are contained in the Initial Statement of Reasons document which is available online here. Documents specifically relating to the GHG rulemaking are available here. Written comments are due by noon on Dec. 11th.
CARB Posts ZEV Credit Balances
On October 16, 2013, CARB posted the latest ZEV credit balances at http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/zevprog/zevcredits/2012zevcredits.htm.
For all your credit trading needs, go to Mobilis Trading at www.mobilistrading.com.
Alt Fuel Retrofit Certification Procedures for In-Use Vehicles and Engines
On Oct. 15, 2013, CARB announced that it will hold a public workshop on November 12, 2013 in El Monte, CA to discuss their newly approved requirements regarding conversion of in-use vehicles and engines to operate on alt fuel. The workshop will run from 1 pm to 3 pm. Persons not able to attend in person will be able to participate via webinar. For more information, see Mail-Out #MSO 2013-03.
CARB Heavy-duty Vehicle Public Workshop
On March 11, 2013, CARB will hold a public workshop to discuss proposals for several regulations and regulation amendments related to on-road heavy-duty vehicles. At this workshop, staff will be soliciting input on the following proposals:
- Adopting a new regulation to harmonize with the GHG Emissions Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles that the U.S. EPA adopted in 2011;
- Making amendments to ARB’s existing Heavy-Duty Vehicle GHG Emission Reduction Regulation (Tractor-Trailer GHG regulation) to align with the proposed new regulation above;
- Adopting a new set of optional oxides of nitrogen (NOx) standards for heavy-duty vehicle engines more stringent than the current 2010 model year standard; and
- Making amendments to the Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) to Limit Diesel-fueled Commercial Motor Vehicle Idling to expand compliance responsibility.
For a copy of the workshop notice, click here.
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California Advanced Clean Cars Program
California's Office of Administrative Law approved the Air Resources Board's (ARB) final rule on the "GHG Conforming" Amendments on December 31, 2012. This rule allows manufacturers to comply with ARB's MY 2017-2025 GHG standards based on compliance with the federal GHG program.
CARB LEV III Summary
CARB has made available a summary of LEV III program requirements. The document is titled, "Phase-In of LEV III Criteria Pollutant Standards for LDVs. For a copy, click Download Phase-in of LEV III (1-24-13).
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Address at Mount Vernon
Home Education Primary Sources Franklin D. Roosevelt Address at Mount Vernon
Madam Regent, Mr. Director General, ladies and gentlemen:
We have come to the home of George Washington today in memory of that other day, exactly one hundred and fifty years ago, when the owner of Mount Vernon received a message from the first Congress of the United States.
Here in his beloved Mount Vernon he listened to the formal message from the Congress announcing his election as the first President of the United States of America.
Charles Thomson, his guest, had ridden hither from New York to bring it—Charles Thomson, native of County Derry in Ireland, a Pennsylvania Irishman, with a passionate zeal for liberty, who, through fifteen eventful years, had served as the Secretary of the Continental Congress.
We who are here today can readily visualize that scene from this porch—the sprouting lawn, the budding trees and the dogwoods, and the majestic Potomac running by at the foot of the hill. We can visualize the thoughts, too, which flowed through General Washington's mind. Saying farewell to his army in 1783, the independence of the Colonies assured, he, already the Father of his Country, had returned to his beloved home with the expectation that his task was done and that he would live a happy and useful life on his broad acres during the remainder of his days.
But trying times still lay ahead for the struggling nation, and those years after 1763 proved the most critical peace years in all our history.
Called from his home, he had presided with skill and patience over the Constitutional Convention of 1787. And anxiety and doubt had attended him for many months thereafter while he waited for belated news that the Constitution itself had been ratified by the States.
I take it that when the permanent framework of the Union had been assured in the summer of 1788, the elections ordered, and the First Congress summoned, General Washington must have known that the task of the Presidency would, without question, fall on him.
It meant that once more he would leave Mount Vernon behind him, with no certainty of his return, and that on his shoulders, in the far off North, would lie the burden of initiating the civil leadership of a new, untried Republic.
He knew that his would be the task of ending uncertainty, of ending jealousy between the several States and of creating, with the help of the Congress, a functioning national government fit to take its place among the organized nations of the world.
Two days later he and his family were to set forth on that long and difficult journey by highway and ferry and barge, which was to culminate in his Inauguration as President on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York City on April 30, 1789.
Doubtless on this very porch he sat with Charles Thomson hearing at first-hand of the long efforts of the first Senate and the first House of Representatives to obtain a quorum, learning of the unanimity by which the votes of the Electors were cast for him, listening to the precedents that were being set in the conduct of the first Legislature under the Constitution, and thinking doubtless that his own every move, from that day on for many years, would be chronicled for future generations and thereby set the tempo and the customs of the Presidency of the United States.
But I am to be forgiven if I, the thirty-first individual who has borne the title of President, dwell for a moment on the feelings within the heart of him who was about to be the first President.
Washington was essentially a man close to mother earth. His early training on a plantation, his profession of surveyor, his studies in agriculture and the development of farm lands were never replaced by his outstanding military service under Braddock or as Commander-in-Chief for the eight years of the Revolution.
We know that when Mount ,Vernon came to him by inheritance, here his heart was planted for all time. Here he could talk with his neighbors about the improvement of navigation on the river, about grist mills on the creeks, about the improving of highways, about the dream of a canal to the western country, about saw mills and rotation of crops, about the top soil, which even then had begun to run off to the sea, about the planting of trees, new varieties of food and fodder crops, new breeds of horses and cattle and sheep.
Here, too, he had his books and was in touch with the authors and artists of the new and old worlds.
Here at the junction point of the North and the South, at the foot of one of the main arteries that led to the exciting new lands beyond the mountains, the travelers and the news stopped at his door.
Rightly he must have felt that his labors in the service of his State and of his Nation had rounded out his contribution to the public weal. Rightly he must have felt that he had earned the privilege of returning for all time to the private life which had been his dream.
That Washington would have refused public service if the call had been a normal one has always been my belief. But the summons to the Presidency had come to him in a time of real crisis and deep emergency. The dangers that beset the young nation were as real as though the very independence that Washington had won for it had been threatened once more by foreign foes. Clear it must have been that the permanence of the Republic was at stake and that if the new government, under the. Constitution, should fail in its early days, the several states falling out among themselves would become so many small and weak nations subject to attack and conquest from overseas.
So, my friends, it came about that once more he put from him the life he loved so well, and took upon himself the Presidency.
That cannot have been a wholly happy day for General and Mrs. George Washington on the fourteenth of April 1789—it must have been a day of torn emotions, a day of many regrets.
But the decision had been made. We, their successors, are thankful for that decision and proud of it. And I think that it would have made General and Mrs. Washington happy if they had known then that one hundred and fifty years later tens of millions of Americans would appreciate and understand how they felt that day in their Mount Vernon home.
Source: Franklin D. Roosevelt: "Address at Mount Vernon.," April 14, 1939. Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project.
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Home Washington Library Center for Digital History Digital Encyclopedia Coat of Arms
The early lineage of the Washington family line can be traced back to Sir William de Hertburn. Upon being granted the lordship of Wessyngton, a small rural estate located in northeast England, Hertburn adopted the name of his new estate. The historic records show that Sir William de Wessyngton’s son, Walter, employed a seal that showed arms with a lion rampant as early as 1203.1
Over the next 150 years the seal was modified slightly, probably to reflect alliances made by the Wessyngton family during civil and dynastic conflicts or as a result of the acquisition of additional lands and manors. In 1346, Sir William de Wessyngton’s great grandson was recorded as having displayed a version of the now more familiar heraldic coat of arms that would eventually become associated with the Washingtons of Virginia – two horizontal bars below three mullets, or five-pointed stars.
However, even this design went through modifications. Originally, the colors were silver on a red background. Towards the end of the fourteenth century the more familiar red on silver background associated with the Washington family is recorded.
Over the next two centuries the Washington lineage passed through many upheavals, and various branches of the family moved to other parts of England. The more recent ancestors of Washington settled in Northamptonshire in central England. It was here in 1592, that Lawrence Washington of Sulgrave Manor had confirmed upon him by Robert Cook, Clarenceux King of Arms, the coat of arms that consisted of a silver background with two red bars and three red mullets.
These details were confirmed to George Washington in a letter dated December 7, 1791 from Sir Isaac Heard, Garter Principal King of Arms of the College of Arms in London in which he also enclosed a copy of the heraldic coat of arms design.2 In his reply to Heard, Washington noted that "the arms are the same that are held here by the family."3 The coat of arms probably accompanied one of the two grandsons of Lawrence Washington to Virginia in the 1660s. One of the grandsons was Colonel John Washington, who was George Washington’s great-grandfather.
George Washington had undoubtedly seen earlier evidence of the use of the family coat of arms with its crest on objects such as tombstones of the Washington family. Throughout his life Washington also had the family’s heraldic crest applied to such diverse personal belongings as silverware, wax seals, horse-drawn carriages, walking sticks, and interiors of buildings including Mount Vernon, where the coat of arms was featured in the middle of the wooden fireplace mantel in the front parlor. The coat of arms was even featured on the livery uniforms of Washington’s servants, a common practice amongst wealthy planters prior to the Revolution.
George Washington's interest in both the application of heraldic arms and crests survived the Revolutionary War. So did Washington’s interest in his own family’s heraldic history. Following the war, Washington commenced correspondence with both Sir Isaac Heard of the London College of Arms and with David and Francis Clark of Philadelphia, well-known manufacturers of horse-drawn carriages. In September 1790, correspondence between the Clarks and George Washington on repairs to a carriage owned by Washington included an estimate of four pounds ten shillings for adding "Ornaments and Coats of Arms."4 The correspondence also included a sketch of the crest located above the initials GW that was to be applied.
An enduring myth surrounding George Washington’s coat of arms is that it provided the basis for the 'Stars and Stripes,' and the Great Seal of the United States. There is, however, no discernible evidence to date that documents any connection between the two, and there are very few similarities.
Lasting tributes to George Washington in the form of the continued design influence of the family coat of arms can be found in both the District of Columbia and in Virginia. The flag of the District of Columbia employs the design from the coat of arms. In addition, various churches and academic institutions such as Christ Church Episcopal in Alexandria, Virginia and George Washington University in the District feature versions of the coat of arms as does Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. The coat of arms also appears in military heraldry. The Purple Heart Medal contains the shield of the Washington coat of arms at the top of the pendant.
Alan Capps, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor of History
1. "Guide to American Presidents: George Washington," Burke’s Peerage.
2. "Isaac Heard to George Washington, 7 December 1791, with Genealogical Information on, and Trees of Washington's Family," George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress, 1741-1799: Series 4. General Correspondence. 1697-1799.
3. "George Washington to Isaac Heard, 2 May 1792," George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress, 1741-1799: Series 4. General Correspondence. 1697-1799.
4. "David Clark and Francis Clark to George Washington, 13 September 1790, with list of Repairs for Coach and Sketch of Emblem," George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress, 1741-1799: Series 4. General Correspondence. 1697-1799.
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Inside Lionsgate: A Conversation with EVP/Head of Television Music Russell Ziecker
Slow Growing: A Conversation with Joey L.
If you don’t know Joey L. from his work for the National Geographic Channel, the History Channel, or charity: water (his images have been displayed in little places like, oh, Time’s Square), then you might know him from his tutorials. Since 2006, Joey L. has been distilling his hard-earned photographic know-how into easy-to-follow instructional videos (originally in the form of hand-labeled DVDs, and now available on the World Wide Interweb). His most recent series, Dudes with Cameras, is a compulsively watchable mix of photographic wisdom, travelogue, and late-night sleep-deprived mischief. Highly recommended.
We recently talked with Joey L. about his knowledge-sharing philosophy; the lessons he’s learned from more than nine years of educating; and why taste is, in fact, something that can be taught (though not rushed).
Here’s our friend Joey.
How long have you been making tutorials?
I’ve been making tutorials for a very, very long time. Since, like, 2006. Back then I was mailing DVDs. Actually, they weren’t even DVDs; they were data CDs. Even so, I have people who’ve followed my work since my first tutorial, which was literally scribbled on with a marker.
However, the market is so flooded with tutorials now that you can basically learn the same techniques from anyone. So if you’re going to learn, you might as well learn from someone who’s actually working in the photo industry. There are a lot of snake-oil salesmen in the tutorial market today who are even teaching “the business of photography”. They’re not working photographers, and it’s become very problematic for the buyer.
So when you first started doing tutorials back in 2007, what made you want to share what you’ve learned?
In the so-called “gilded age” of photography, a lot of photographers didn’t share their secrets. It was all very technical, and there was a certain degree of paranoia — which was understandable because photography used to be a lot more about art and science coming together. But now with digital photography, the landscape has evolved. There aren’t really many technical secrets. The technical aspects of your work are going to get found out either way, so you might as well share them and grow your audience.
At the end of the day, this is a very competitive industry. Your technical ability is only a small part of what’s going to get you hired. To me, it’s a lot more about your relationships, your work ethic, your taste, the quality of your work — those are the things that will help your career. So if I do a tutorial on three ways to light a scene, I’m not giving away any golden trade secrets.
What do you get out of the deal?
Two things. First, let’s be honest and not full of BS- it’s an excellent source of supplementary income, which is good because I dedicate a lot of time to personal projects on the road. Beyond that, I love the idea of sharing work among my peers and the critical nuances that went into every photoshoot. A lot of people find out about my work through the tutorials, even art directors at advertising agencies. It’s a way of growing my brand and controlling my story. I want to be known as someone who shares and is actively involved in the photography community. But I would never hide from anyone that it’s also a business.
And it’s working pretty well?
Very well. It’s how I’ve funded many of my personal photography projects and been able to turn down assignments which are not inspiring. It’s like the photography community supporting itself.
What are people usually interested in learning, and do you think they’re the right things?
Sometimes people are seeking very simple, easy fixes. They want “Use this filter to improve your shots.” But there’s no thought process in that; there’s no actual skill. They see a very advanced lighting technique, and they go, “Holy shit, what filter is that?” But that’s not the right way of looking at it. What I teach are more advanced techniques. I teach about very, very subtle differences. My color-grading tutorial is not a sexy tutorial. You don’t run some magic action and your photo is fixed. It’s about developing your eye enough to grasp the tiniest, most subtle things in the color curves. That’s what I teach.
Do you have advice for people who are more advanced but feeling stuck?
Let’s talk about percentages. You can go from 1 percent to 80 percent quality in, let’s say, five years of work. You’re getting your technical knowledge down. The math and science part. Almost all photographers have that same baseline technical knowledge. But after that, you have to learn good taste. You have to learn to approach an image holistically. That’s what I mean by going from 80 percent to 100 percent. It’s a huge gap, but that’s what makes a photographer really, really good. The photographers I admire see further. And it comes down to those subtle nuances that are so much harder to comprehend. Retouching is so subtle that a new photographer would be like, “Why are you wasting so much time on this?” Or moving a light an inch to the left. It can take another 10 years, another 20 years to get there. Going from 1 percent to 80 percent is quite easy. Going from 80 percent to 100 percent, that’s tricky.
Do you think taste can be taught?
It depends. To a certain extent, some people just have it. It can carry over from other crafts. For example, my friend Sam Spratt, who’s a painter, already understands light so well because he paints it. He did a very brief stint where he was interested in photography, and his portraits were really good for someone just starting out. He totally got it. That jump was easy for him.
The other case I’ll tell you about is Jesse, who you see in the Dudes with Cameras videos. He’s not a photographer; he’s a digital tech, but he hangs out with photographers all day, many a lot more talented than I. He bought a camera and sent me some photos. He’s a beginner, so you have to cut him some slack; but I was amazed at how good he was shooting. I was like, “Where did this come from?” It took me five years to get that good, and he did it in like a month. But it’s because he’s around good quality work all the time.
Some of it comes also down to maturity. When I was younger, it took me so long to learn. I was a kid with a dumb haircut and bad taste. Okay, I still have a dumb haircut, to be honest. Even now, if I were to fast-forward 10 years into the future, I’d look at my stuff and go, “God, that’s awful.” When it comes to taste, you slowly improve. The reason some people say taste can’t be taught is because it takes so damn long. Not many people have 10 years to devote to helping someone along just to reach the conclusion that “Taste can’t be taught; it’s something you have or don’t have.” I disagree.
Do you think it’s just happening too slowly to notice?
Yeah. I think the biggest thing to remember about photography is you have to look at it like a vocation. Like when a priest goes to seminary. It’s not called an education; it’s called a vocation because you have to dedicate so much time — you have to dedicate your life to this thing. If you want to be successful, you have to think of it like a vocation. And that means growing very, very slowly.
We believe what Joey said about the gap between 80 percent and 100 percent is spot-on. Oftentimes, that’s where people get the most discouraged and sometimes even give up — when their learning curve levels off and it feels like they’re just spinning their wheels year after year. The further you get into your career, the slower your growth becomes. That seems to be the way of things. Press through. And maybe check out some of Joey L.’s tutorials to help inch yourself forward.
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Mia Bruno Explores the Evolution of Film Distribution
Making a film is one thing. Making money on a film is something else. And nobody knows this better than Mia Bruno, producer of marketing and distribution for Seed&Spark, a new crowdfunding, direct to consumer platform that’s currently disrupting the more traditional, entrenched distribution models. “Most filmmakers want the same thing,” Mia told us. “They want to pay back their investors, and they want to make their next film. So the question is how do you do that?”
How do you do that? While there obviously isn’t a cookie-cutter answer, Mia was able to give us some great insights into what distribution looks like today, and what strategies filmmakers should be incorporating in order to give themselves, and their projects, the best chance of success.
Here’s Mia.
Soooooo. What exactly is distribution? What all does it entail?
That’s a fantastic question. There is what people might think of as “traditional distribution,” which rarely happens anymore. Traditional distribution is when a film comes out in theaters first, then it goes up on the airlines, and then it gets television deals. That was the old way of doing things. Then came video on demand (VOD) and digital distribution, which is what I did for four years at Gravitas. But in my opinion, those methods have now become antiquated as well.
I believe we’re entering a new age. A bunch of places — Seed&Spark being one of them and others, like Vimeo — are known as “direct to consumer platforms.” That’s when filmmakers control their own rights. They put up their film themselves and can monetize it on their own. A viewer pays $3 to $4 to watch the film, and a filmmaker doesn’t have to get a distributor involved.
Traditional distribution was very formulaic, but now there is more room for nuance. That’s why a new profession is rising — producer of marketing and distribution, which is my job title. It’s basically somebody who has knowledge of both the production side and the distribution side. They can build in certain things from the onset that will pay off in the end. That’s where I think we are.
What do independent filmmakers need to know about distribution?
They need to know they should be thinking about distribution from the moment they start working on their film. There used to be a time when things could be more segmented: a director’s job was simply to direct the film, the producer’s job was to raise money and deal with the business side, and a distribution company would do all of the marketing. Rarely is that the case anymore.
I tell people that distribution is just another part of being creative. The business and distribution side doesn’t have to be this onerous chore. What I believe — and what Seed&Spark believes — is filmmakers need to be thinking like creative entrepreneurs.Making a film is a lot like creating a business. You have to start building your audience from the very beginning. You have to keep people engaged with what is noteworthy about your film. Keeping a film shrouded in secrecy is usually not a great idea. I think a lot of filmmakers hope film festivals are going to be some sort of golden ticket. But a smart filmmaker is wise to plan for many, many options.
What does it mean for a filmmaker to be thinking about distribution from the very beginning? What should they be thinking about?
It’s primarily about building your audience. I talked to a filmmaker today who is making a comedy about a gay couple who want to get a divorce, but they can’t because their state doesn’t recognize gay divorce. It’s a narrative film and there are no notable actors in it. So the question is how do you make people care about this? How do you make people care about your tiny independent movie?
Simply thinking your film is good is not enough.
How do you make people care?
It’s important to think about the themes in your film. Think about alliances you can make. For a comedy about a gay couple, there’s obviously the issue of LGBT. There’s the issue of marriage equality. So I told the filmmaker to start reaching out to organizations that support those causes. Let them know you have a film that pertains to their cause and you’d love it if they could spotlight it. You have to start aligning yourself with bigger organizations that can reach a lot of followers. You also need to build your own social media channels from the beginning. You need to be an informed voice that is consistently posting things — articles related to your films, pictures, videos. You need to be an alive, active member of the social media world.
Simply thinking your film is good is not enough. Every filmmaker should think her film is good. You also have to know why it’s relevant. You need to know who your audience is and how you can reach them. And usually that comes down to joining forces with somebody else.
Most filmmakers want the same thing. They want to pay back their investors, and they want to make their next film. So the question is how do you do that? A festival can help, but it’s so important that filmmakers be thinking entrepreneurially about their films. That’s what attracts investors.
Would approaching a film very entrepreneurially — building an audience, distributing content — hurt a film in the festival circuit? Is it one or the other?
Not at all. As a distributor, I always looked at whether or not a film had a built-in audience. Now at Seed&Spark when I talk to cable operators or digital platforms, the question is always, “Why should I take your film? It doesn’t have a huge actor in it.” And the answer is the film has been built up. There are people eagerly expecting the film, and the filmmaker is eager to promote and support the release. That’s a good investment from both sides of the table.
Is the value of building a social following that it makes it easier to sell the film to a distributor, or does the audience have value in itself?
I think both. A traditional distributor is going to look at a film and say, “Wow! Oh my God! This film has a huge following.” I’ve seen that on multiple occasions. A tiny horror film like The Ghost Behind the Door — it has a giant social media following. That has definitely motivated my decision to acquire things.
On the other hand, if a filmmaker elects to go direct to consumer, they’ve built up an audience for that. Why let a distributor take a giant cut when you’ve built up an audience yourself? If you build up your own audience, retain your rights, and then put the film out through Vimeo, you can actually see the fruits of your labor.
We hear all the time that films are bad investments. Is that still true? Are these new services making it easier for filmmakers to make their money back?
It’s still hard. That’s the reality. There’s still so much mystery around VOD numbers. There’s this hope that VOD is this well of money. It used to be, but it isn’t anymore. So when filmmakers say, “We’re just going to throw $25,000 into this and $100,000 into that,” it’s like, they’re not going to see those numbers again. Where we are right now, it’s best for filmmakers to be prudent with what they have. There’s nothing more disheartening than people throwing absolutely everything they have into a film in hopes of making back millions. That money just isn’t there. Are there any indicators of which films are going to succeed? If a film is truly great, does it have a better chance of making its money back? I would like to believe that wonderful films will surface. And sometimes they do. But that usually takes the recognition of an entity that’s willing to put in the money the film deserves. I think a good film with no creative entrepreneur behind it will fare worse than a mediocre film with an entrepreneur behind it.
Now, there are certain things that just always perform well. Films with sex in the title. Titles that start earlier in the alphabet. It’s disheartening. I once looked at how films break down based on their titles, and the A titles and number titles performed much, much better. It’s a financial fact. People also seem to respond better to simplistic titles that explain what’s in the film. If you make a horror film, name the monster in the title: The Ghost Behind the Door. The Haunting of 33 Elm Street. People tend to click on those as opposed to something more obscure. Of course, not every filmmaker has the goal of making money. Some have an artistic vision and they don’t want it touched. And that’s entirely within their rights. At the same time, though, the alphabet thing is real. Also the artwork. You want a simple, clear image that will look good when it’s reduced in size. You want something that still communicates when it’s shrunk down to a thumbnail. You also want a really good trailer. No longer than 90 seconds. In terms of objective things that make a difference, this is what I’ve learned over time.
How much money does a filmmaker get every time I watch his movie on Netflix?
Netflix is a subscription DOD model. All their revenue comes from subscribers. A filmmaker gets a lump sum right up front, so whether or not you watch it, it doesn’t really matter because the filmmaker has already been paid just to be on the service.
I love Netflix as a consumer. But my problem with it as a professional is they used to be an open door for independent film, and they aren’t so much anymore. They’re invested in their own productions now, so they’re a lot less willing to take new films, which I think is extremely disappointing for a lot of filmmakers. Because you want to be on Netflix. Netflix is where many, many, many people watch films.
So if Netflix isn’t such a feasible option now, what services should filmmakers be excited about?
Right now, iTunes is the biggest of the digital entities. It makes up about 70 percent of the digital transactional space. Plus, iTunes is very unique and innovative and empathetic toward independent films. They take everything because they have a mandate to one day have every film ever made available on iTunes. But they also change their storefront every Tuesday and Friday. They spotlight a lot of films, and they spotlight them because they’re good. I’ve seen a lot of very small films get exposure on iTunes, which is great. I also think direct to consumer platforms are a great way for filmmakers to retain control.
If a filmmaker does work with a distributor, what kinds of questions should they be asking?
Definitely a question filmmakers should ask is, “Do you go direct to all of these platforms?” You don’t want a company that is going to subaggregate to another company who is then going to take another piece of your film. Make sure your distributor goes direct. Then you want to ask, “What is your capacity for getting promotions? Where is my film going to appear on cable? Is it going to be in a specific folder, like the comedy folder? Or is it going to be in the A-Z listing?” There is no point being in the A-Z listing. People don’t go there to watch films. You want to ask, “How will you make my film stand out in this space? How many resources are you going to devote to this? Will there be a point person at your company who will be working on my behalf?” You also want to make sure you keep your direct to consumer rights, because that’s the audience you’ve built and you should get 100 percent of that.
Like most things in life, you can’t wait around for your lucky star. You have to help yourself.
Thinking so heavily about distribution on the front end sounds like a big shift for filmmakers.
It is. And it’s really hard work. I just went down the street to get a sandwich, and I was waiting at this L.A. café. All around me people were talking about their films. They’d just finished shooting, they were starting production, blah, blah, blah. There are millions and millions of people who want to be filmmakers. Yet, if you ask that same group of people if they want to think like a businessperson or like a creative entrepreneur, that number greatly decreases. But that’s what it takes now. Success doesn’t look the same as it used to. Like most things in life, you can’t wait around for your lucky star. You have to help yourself.
If there’s one thing I’d like filmmakers to know, it’s not to be afraid of distribution. It can be another really exciting, creative outlet. I don’t know if most people are willing to think that way quite yet, but that’s how I’m thinking. There are so many creative steps involved in making a film — distribution doesn’t have to be that grueling last step.
Like Mia, we hope truly wonderful films surface too. But there’s a lot to be said for being prudent, for understanding the big entertainment machine that can make or break your film based purely on where the title falls in the alphabet. If you’ve made something truly wonderful, then you owe it to the world to get it in front of an audience. Hopefully a few of these strategies will help you do that.
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The Kinks are reuniting after 20 years, possibly with a new album
27 June 2018, 10:06 | Updated: 27 June 2018, 10:15
The Kinks. Picture: Getty
It's official! One of the greatest British rock bands of all time are going to put their differences behind them and reunite for a new album.
Kinks frontman Ray Davies has revealed that the band will reunite for the first time in over 20 years.
The 74-year-old told Channel 4 that he had been back in the studio with his brother Dave Davies and band mate Mick Avory. Ray Davies said that the group were "making a new Kinks album."
"The trouble is, the two remaining members – my brother Dave and Mick – never got along very well. But I've made that work in the studio and it's fired me up to make them play harder, and with fire," Davies said. He added that he hoped to "recapture those moments."
Davies received a phone call from Avory during the actual interview, telling the drummer that he would "see [him] in the pub later".
Davies added that he had been "inspired by the Rolling Stones", who recently completed a European tour. "I've got all these songs that I wrote for the band when we – not broke up – parted company, and I think it's kind of an appropriate time to do it."
When asked if The Kinks were getting back together, Davies said: "Officially we are... in the pub later on."
The Kinks split after poorly received albums in the 1990s, and creative difficulties between the two brothers. Their last public performance together was in 1996.
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Betting tips: Who to back at the Valspar Championship
by Steve Carroll on March 7, 2017
The one to be on: Ryan Moore
After an encouraging start at the Tournament of Champions, it’s been slow going for Ryan Moore.
I thought the Las Vegas native would come out strong in 2017 after pushing Rory McIlroy so close at the Tour Championship and then clinching the winning point at the Ryder Cup.
Following that tied third in Hawaii, though, Moore disappointed at the Pheonix Open and then missed the cut at Riviera.
There were signs of life last week in Mexico. His 32nd place finish covered up an opening 67 and a third round 69. That suggests he might be starting to play his way into form.
If there’s a place where we might be able to capitalise on that, it should be Innisbrook.
Consecutive top 10s at the Valspar Championship, third and fifth over the past two years, reveal it’s a course he really likes. I think there’s value in the 28/1 we’re being offered by some of the bookies.
Justin Thomas and Henrik Stenson will grab much of the cash at the top of the market.
But it will be interesting to see how the former deals with blowing up in the final round in Mexico. Has the latter has recovered from the virus that forced his withdrawal in that WGC event?
I’ve had a sneaky ante-post bet on Moore for Augusta so it’s about time he started to get into gear. Let’s hope it’s this week in Florida.
The each-way back: Graham Delaet and Charles Howell III
I’m going to cheat here and take two picks.
I like what Delaet has been doing this season. Top 10s in Phoenix and at the Honda are sandwiched between a top 20 at the Genesis Open. He is clearly in good touch.
Looking like he’s recovered from the chipping yips that have blighted him in the past, Delaet’s also a fan of Innisbrook with finishes of 17th, eighth and fifth in his last three visits.
45/1 is my kind of price.
Similar feelings lead me towards Charles Howell III. He loves it at the Valspar Championship and if you can find a better 40/1 shot with form figures of 14th, 10th and fifth in the last three years than good luck to you.
He had a lacklustre weekend at the Honda Classic last time out but that was the first time he’d finished out of the top 15 in eight previous starts going back to November.
I think we can forgive him one mishap.
The dark horse: Ollie Schniederjans
Jon Rahm might be dominating camera time in his rookie season but don’t forget about this guy.
I reckon the former world number 1 amateur has had a cracking start to PGA Tour life and is still a little bit under the radar.
Three top 10s – at the RSM Classic, Farmers Insurance Open and at the Genesis Open (where he recorded four rounds in the 60s on a tough Riviera track) – show he’s more than ready to compete at the top of the leaderboard.
Schniederjans knows this course well. He made his PGA Tour debut at Innisbrook two years ago and also competed here in the Southern Amateur. Familiarity at the Valspar Championship could be his friend.
With plenty of the tour’s leading lights taking a break after their exertions in Mexico, this is one of the softer line-ups he will face this season.
Odds of 80/1 are more than enough to tempt me in – especially with firms offering up to seven places.
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Jokić Go-Ahead Bucket Lifts Nuggets Over Heat
Posted: Jan 08, 2019
The Denver Nuggets took their talents to South Beach on the second night of a back-to-back and clawed their way to a 103-99 victory on a runner in the lane from center Nikola Jokić with 2.4 seconds to go.
With the score all tied up at 99 and 22.9 seconds remaining, the Nuggets held the ball for what they thought would be the last shot of the game. Point guard Jamal Murray initiated the dribble-drive action then dumped it off to Jokic who made a tough shot against defenders for the go-ahead bucket.
“End of games, we’ve been really good this year, closing out close games and Jamal and Nikola are a big part of what we do.” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. “It’s funny. The play before that, Jamal finds Nikola and I’m thinking, ‘Why isn’t he shooting the ball?’ and he gets called for the travel. We go right back to it, Jamal makes a really beautiful pocket pass and Nikola…made a really tough shot.”
On the ensuing possession, the Heat threw the inbounds pass out of bounds, squandering their chance to tie the game and possibly force overtime before Murray sealed the game with a pair of free throws with less than a second to go.
Jokić kept his team in the game early, scoring 14 of his team-high 29 points in the first 24 minutes in a matchup against Heat center Hassan Whiteside. He finished with his fourth triple-double of the season, adding 11 rebounds and 10 assists.
In the second half, the Nuggets looked to finally gain control of the game when they connected on three-straight 3-pointers, including a triple by Trey Lyles with 7:58 remaining that put them 87-81.
But the Heat (19-20), playing in front of its 393rd consecutive sellout crowd at American Airlines Arena, stormed back. They went on a 14-3 run during a key 2:21 stretch in the middle of the third quarter to go up six on a Josh Richardson layup with 5:27 left.
Denver (27-12) tied the game at 95 on a bank shot from Paul Millsap with 2:03 left and took the lead at 97-55 on a tap in from Torrey Craig five seconds later. But the Heat would fight back, knotting the game with 22.9 seconds to go, setting up the game’s final sequence.
Craig recorded his first career double-double with 11 points, including three 3-pointers, and a career-high 16 rebounds. Murray (18), Lyles (15) and Millsap also finished in double-figures in scoring.
“I just like to go for loose balls and rebounds,” Craig said. “If it’s a long rebound or anything on the rim, I try to put myself in the best position to get it. Tonight was just a night where a lot of balls were going my way.”
Denver outrebounded Miami 50-38 despite losing the turnover battle 20-6.
Dion Waiters led the Heat with 15 points followed by Bam Adebayo (13), Kelly Olynyk (13), Justise Winslow (12), Richardson (12) and Whiteside (12).
The Nuggets will host the Los Angeles Clippers Thursday at 7 p.m. MST. That game will be aired live on Altitude and streamed on AltitudeNOW.
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Zsa Zsa Gabor's "Argo" Mansion Finally Sells
Zsa Zsa Gabor and husband Prince Frederic von Anhalt have turned to Hollywood for a little help in selling their home.
By Lauren Passell
Published Mar 5, 2013 at 4:39 PM | Updated at 4:42 PM EST on Mar 5, 2013
When Zsa Zsa Gabor and husband Prince Frederic von Anhalt were unable to sell their home, the two turned to Hollywood for a little help. They rented out their place to the movie industry, reports Zillow.
The home can be seen in Ben Affleck's Oscar-winning movie "Argo" with John Goodman and Alan Arkin.
Gabor's home appears during the scenes featuring the producer, played by Arkin, who lives there in the film.
The home has been on and off the market for the past few years, with pricing going up and down, too. Gabor and von Anhalt were slated to lose the mansion to foreclosure, but in a last-ditch effort to save the property, von Anhalt took to Facebook and begged for his fans to help. Someone stepped in to secure a $1.5 million personal loan, which von Anhalt used to pay off the mortgage. Von Anhalt has a year to pay back the loan.
And the two aren't stopping at "Argo." Matt Damon is starring in a film about Liberace that will reportedly be filmed in the house. Something like this can bring in around $1,000 to $2,000 a day when it's being set up and as much as $3,500 a day once filming begins. It's being estimated that for the Liberace film, Gabor and von Anhalt will receive around $70,000.
Update: the house has just recently sold. Wonder if it will continue to be a staple in Hollywood films!
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Transfers fuel doubts about Vatican's line on sex abuse, US nuns
Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin
Rome — In the small world of the Vatican, personnel is always policy. Two recent personnel moves, therefore, have fueled speculation about whether policy shifts are also under way in the fight against sex abuse and the Vatican's relationship with American nuns.
Msgr. Charles Scicluna, the Vatican's top prosecutor on abuse cases, was named an auxiliary bishop in his native Malta on Oct. 8. On Thursday, the pope was also set to name American Archbishop Joseph Tobin, the Vatican's leading voice for reconciliation with women religious, as the new archbishop of Indianapolis.
The question now is whether the positions these two figures represent are also on the way out. Some are reading their departures as classic cases of promoveatur ut amoveatur, meaning promoting someone to get rid of them and, by extension, their ideas. Vatican officials say it's not so, insisting there are more effective ways of muzzling someone than the new gigs both men are getting.
Especially with Tobin, it's hard not to see office politics at work. He's only served as secretary of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (popularly known as the Congregation for Religious) since August 2010, while Vatican officials normally have at least a five-year term. When rumors of his move to Indianapolis heated up in October, several commentators speculated it was related to his "soft" line on religious women in the United States.
Italian commentator Marco Tosatti wrote Oct. 1 that some in the U.S. church "did not appreciate Tobin's role in clearing up misunderstandings with 'rebel' nuns. American bishops did not find his conciliatory statements very helpful as they were hard at work trying to resolve a difficult problem."
"They saw his attitude as a break with the position taken by the previous prefect [of the Congregation for Religious], Cardinal Franc Rodé, who was concerned about the 'new age' drift of many U.S. nuns," Tosatti wrote.
The reference was to the sweeping apostolic visitation of women's religious orders in America launched by the Congregation for Religious under Rodé in late 2008. That process elicited protest among many sisters, who saw it as a vote of no confidence.
The tone from Rome changed with Tobin's arrival, and was reinforced in January 2011 when Brazilian Archbishop João Bráz de Aviz replaced Rodé. (Bráz has since become a cardinal.) Both Tobin and Bráz are perceived as moderates, and both have sent signals to women religious that they want the results of the visitation to be constructive rather than punitive.
When the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith issued a critical assessment of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious earlier this year, including demands for a sweeping overhaul of the main umbrella group for leaders of women's orders in the United States, sources reported that both Bráz and Tobin expressed reservations about the timing, especially since it came at a moment when an alleged "war on women" was a hot potato in American politics.
Sources told NCR that Bráz appealed to Pope Benedict XVI earlier in the year that Tobin be left in place, but his move to Indianapolis went ahead.
Some insiders, however, say it's not clear that Tobin's departure necessarily betokens a harder line. Bráz is still around, they point out, and the new prefect of the doctrinal congregation, Archbishop Gerhard Müller, is a German who doesn't feel the same personal investment in the fate of American nuns as his predecessor, American Cardinal William Levada.
Moreover, they say, it's not as if Tobin is leaving in disgrace. A senior Vatican official told NCR on Monday that Indianapolis is "nothing to sneeze at," noting that it has both an important Benedictine monastery and seminary. (St. Meinrad is the fifth-largest American seminary by enrollment.)
As a member of the American bishops' conference, this official noted, Tobin can still play a key role in forging the bishops' relationship with women religious.
"If they really wanted to park him," this official said, "they would have given him the elemosineria or something," referring to a Vatican office that dispenses official blessings in the name of the pope and is generally considered a low-profile position.
One test of whether Tobin's departure signals a sea change should come when the Congregation for Religious releases its final report on the apostolic visitation, which is expected soon.
Scicluna's move likewise has raised questions, as he's been the Vatican's most outspoken voice demanding an end to what he described as a "culture of silence" on sex abuse. Scicluna led the investigation that resulted in a May 2006 decision by Benedict to sentence prominent Mexican Fr. Marcial Maciel Degollado, founder of the Legionaries of Christ, to a life of "prayer and penance."
Veteran Italian writer Andrea Tornielli said Scicluna "embodied the line of zero tolerance adopted by Benedict XVI."
Vatican officials, however, say it's even harder to make a case that Scicluna is being sent into exile.
For one thing, he's been working in the Vatican since 1995. If he hadn't been made a bishop after such a length of time, they say, that would have been the real sign of disapproval. Moreover, Scicluna is still expected to play a role with the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, giving him a voice in setting policy. His leadership should now carry more weight since he'll be speaking as a bishop.
In addition, officials say, Benedict has always backed Scicluna in internal Vatican tussles, and by now has already given most of his reforms the force of permanent church law.
The bottom line, according to one senior Vatican official, is that neither transfer marks the end of the line for the influence that Tobin and Scicluna wield in church affairs.
"If the idea was to make these guys invisible," he said, "there are certainly better ways to go about it."
[John L. Allen Jr. is NCR senior correspondent. His email address is jallen@ncronline.org.]
This story appeared in the Oct 12-25, 2012 print issue.
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Home | Telangana
"Bad Vaastu" To Bring Telangana A New Assembly, Secretariat Building
A petition arguing that the Chief Minister cannot bring down sturdy buildings just for vaastu reasons, will come up in court on Friday.
Telangana | Written by Uma Sudhir | Updated: June 26, 2019 14:37 IST
Telangana Chief Minister has said government plans to bring down all 10 blocks in Secretariat complex.
TELANGANA:
A pit about four and a half feet deep has been dug in the lawns on the northeast corner of the Secretariat complex in Hyderabad. That is where Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao will lay the foundation stone on Thursday for a new secretariat that he wants to build at an estimated cost of Rs 400 crore. The northeast corner was chosen on basis of vaastu.
The chief minister, though, is pushing ahead with the groundbreaking ceremony, saying Thursday is an auspicious day and if he misses that, the wait will be long for the next "good muhurat".
Mr Rao has said his government plans to bring down all 10 blocks in the Secretariat complex that sprawls over 25 acres. By July, he wants every office shifted out, so the demolition could begin.
Telangana Chief Minister will lay the foundation stone on Thursday for a new secretariat.
Many citizens were relieved that he has given up plans to take over Bison Polo Gymkhana Grounds to build a new secretariat. The Chief Minister says that plan was made as then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, was not willing to give up the blocks allotted to his state.
"Now that Jaganmohan Reddy has handed over all the buildings, we will raze everything and build a modern office complex, with 6-7 lakh square feet of space, at a cost of 400 crore rupees,'' he said.
In 2016, a petition filed by Congress leader Jeevan Reddy challenged the Chief Minister's proposal to demolish the Secretariat complex after he publicly said its vaastu was not good.
The state government, however, told the court that the reason they wanted a new building was because of concerns about fire safety and structural stability.
The Advocate General declared in court that till the case was adjudicated, there would be no move to demolish any Secretariat building.
Heritage activists are now upset that two Nizam era palaces have to go to make way for the new assembly building and the secretariat.
One of them is located inside the Secretariat complex that served as the Chief Minister's office during the time of NT Rama Rao. The other is Errum Manzil, built in 1870.
Neither are in good condition. Activists have gone to court and say these buildings have been neglected and should be conserved.
"Hyderabad has a unique history and buildings like this are not there in any other part of the country. It is part of my heritage, the citizens should have a say in whether it can be brought down, '' says INTACH activist Anuradha Reddy.
The Chief Minister has said Errum Manzil, after which a nearby Metro station has been named, will be the location of a new assembly building.
It would be modelled on the Parliament House, the iconic circular building at the heart of Delhi built by British architect Edwin Lutyens, with a Central Hall, an assembly and a council and the legislative secretariat. That is expected to cost about 100 crore rupees.
Critics say it is possible to renovate the old buildings instead of tearing them down.
"It is about priorities. When this building can work for another 50 years, why bring it down? Instead, spend the money on, say, the Osmania General Hospital that is awaiting renovation for the last 10 years," said architect Sankaranarayanan. "At one-fourth of the cost, the Old Secretariat can be renovated to reflect Telangana ethos and make it modern too,'' he added.
Policy analyst Mohan Guruswamy said the Chief Minister should build a new secretariat outside the city where land is easily available, so it can serve as an engine of economic growth. "Why crowd the already crowded area inside the city? You can plan for the future, just like in New Raipur in Chattisgarh,'' he said.
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Startup Ionic Security takes the sweat out of securing documents
Cloud service handles key management entirely, making large-scale encryption simpler
Well-funded startup Ionic Security has launched a data-protection service that guards encrypted documents no matter where they go until access is authorized by its policy engine based in the cloud, making it possible to protect data even if the files that contain it fall into the wrong hands.
Ionic controls access to the keys needed to unlock encrypted documents so only those who are meant to access the data have the ability to decrypt it. In addition, the service sets policies on what can be done with the data once it’s accessed.
Ionic Security CEO Steve Abbott
The company’s significant offering is that it takes on the entire burden of managing the keys, a huge undertaking that it has automated and that customers don’t have to bother with, says Ionic’s CEO Steve Abbott, who served a stretch as vice president of sales for public-key cryptography firm PGP Corp.
In addition, its policy engine allows controlling who gets the keys and under what circumstances. The keys are kept in the possession of customers, but Ionic’s service takes charge of deciding whether a user’s request for a key to decrypt a document is authorized. If so, the service signals the key server to release the key so the reader can access the plaintext data.
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So if documents are stolen, they remain useless because the thief can’t meet the policy requirements to get the key to decrypt them. The service makes it practicable to encrypt every important piece of data generated by a business, Abbott says.
This has been a problem not so much because it’s hard to encrypt but because it’s hard to make it possible for large numbers of authorized parties to decrypt, Abbott says.
Ionic uses symmetric key cryptography and makes it useable at scale across untrusted infrastructures. A system to manage keys used for one-to-many communication is hard, and many-to-many is harder still, Abbott says, but that is what Ionic does. Keys have to be distributed, kept up to date, revoked and redistributed all within a framework so partners trust them, which is a gargantun chore when large volumes of data are encrypted with separate keys.
Ionic’s encryption scheme still calls for an enormous number of keys, managing them is automated and handled entirely by Ionic for its customers, he says.
The company has been pitching its service only to the largest corporations and tailoring it to their needs. Abbot says Ionic has half a dozen Fortune 100 companies signed to three-year contracts, which represents 1.5 million seats. He wouldn’t name any. When the service is generally available it will be sold in one-year contracts, and pricing hasn’t been set, he says.
The platform encrypts content at the time it is created and supports iOS, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux operating systems. Policies set on the encrypted files can control where and when data is accessed and by whom. So a policy could restrict access to a document only to C-level executives who are connected to the Wi-Fi in the executive board room, for example, and only after a certain time on a certain day.
It can further encrypt and set policies on data within files, he says. So if a document contains historical sales data as well as projected sales, a policy could allow the document to be shared with and opened by the entire sales team, but with only sales executives able to read the projections.
The platform keeps logs on who uses what data and can generate reports. So it could be polled to find out which department generates the most data and who’s reading it.
The encryption keys are stored in a server called a key grid on customer premises. The cloud service authenticates users trying to access documents and lets the key grid release the right key to them if they meet all the requirements set by user policy.
The system could be used to help thwart insider threats by tracking, for instance, who accesses documents containing the word “proprietary”.
Customers can set policies on what is encrypted. So a rule could say that when users belonging to an Active Directory group, say Finance, write a document containing the words private or confidential or classified, it gets encrypted. The decryption policy for those documents could be that only people with a confidential rank can see them.
Further, users could highlight different segments of documents in different colors that indicate separate categories of users who would be able to read those sections. So a document about new hires including their salaries could be accessible to board members, and the same document could be accessible to the entire staff but with the salaries redacted because they would not be authorized to get the key for that section of the document.
Key requests come from agents on endpoints and are handled in Ionic’s cloud, which is located in a variety of commercial clouds including Amazon Web Services. If a key is issued to the endpoint from the key server – called the key grid – the document is decrypted on the endpoint.
The service is sold with company-wide licenses to customers for three-year terms. The actual charge can be determined on a per-transaction basis or it can be a flat fee for unlimited transactions.
The company has been in stealth mode since 2011, and has already undergone a name change from Social Fortress to Ionic. Ionic was chosen because in chemistry it represents the strongest type of bond, and the company wanted to express that kind of strength, Abbott says.
Abbott says he was introduced to the company’s founder and CTO Adam Ghetti by Phil Dunkleberger, cofounder of PGP Corp. Abbott says that within three or four minutes he decided to go in with Ghetti. The company has raised $78.1 million from the likes of Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Meritech Capital Partners and Google Ventures.
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What are data centers and how they work
The future of data centers will rely on cloud, hyperconverged infrastructure and more powerful components
By Zeus Kerravala
A data center is a physical facility that enterprises use to house their business-critical applications and information, so as they evolve, it’s important to think long-term about how to maintain their reliability and security.
Data center components
Data centers are often referred to as a singular thing, but in actuality they are composed of a number of technical elements such as routers, switches, security devices, storage systems, servers, application delivery controllers and more. These are the components that IT needs to store and manage the most critical systems that are vital to the continuous operations of a company. Because of this, the reliability, efficiency, security and constant evolution of a data center are typically a top priority.
In addition to technical equipment a data center also requires a significant amount of facilities infrastructure to keep the hardware and software up and running. This includes power subsystems, uninterruptable power supplies (UPS), ventilation and cooling systems, backup generators and cabling to connect to external network operators.
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Data center architecture
Any company of significant size will likely have multiple data centers possibly in multiple regions. This gives the organization flexibility in how it backs up its information and protects against natural and manmade disasters such as floods, storms and terrorist threats. How the data center is architected can be some of the most difficult decisions because there are almost unlimited options. Some of the key considerations are:
Does the business require mirrored data centers?
How much geographic diversity is required?
What is the necessary time to recover in the case of an outage?
How much room is required for expansion?
Should you lease a private data center or use a co-location/managed service?
What are the bandwidth and power requirements?
Is there a preferred carrier?
What kind of physical security is required?
Answers to these questions can help determine how many data centers to build and where. For example, a financial services firm in Manhattan likely requires continuous operations as any outage could cost millions. The company would likely decide to build two data centers within close proximity, such as New Jersey and Connecticut, that are mirror sites of one another. An entire data center could then be shut down with no loss of operations because the entire company could run off just one of them.
However, a small professional-services firm may not need instant access to information and can have a primary data center in their offices and back the information up to an alternate site across the country on a nightly basis. In the event of an outage, it would start a process to recover the information but would not have the same urgency as a business that relies on real time data for competitive advantage.
While data centers are often associated with enterprises and web-scale cloud providers, actually any company can have a data center. For some SMBs, the data center could be a room located in their office space.
Data center standards
To help IT leaders understand what type of infrastructure to deploy, in 2005, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) published standards for data centers, which defined four discrete tiers with design and implementation guideline. A tier one data center is basically a modified server room, where a tier four data center has the highest levels of system reliability and security. A complete description of each data center can be found here (http://www.tia-942.org/content/162/289/About_Data_Centers) on the TIA-942.org website.
Future data center technologies
As is the case with all things technology, data centers are currently undergoing a significant transition, and the data center of tomorrow will look significantly different from the one most organizations are familiar with today.
Businesses are becoming increasingly dynamic and distributed, which means the technology that powers data centers needs to be agile and scaleable. As server virtualization has increased in popularity, the amount of traffic moving laterally across the data center (East-West) has dwarfed traditional client-server traffic, which moves in and out (North-South).
This is playing havoc with data center managers as they attempt to meet the demands of this era of IT. But as the Bachman Turner Overdrive song goes, “B-b-b-baby, you just ain't seen n-n-nothin' yet”.
Here are the key technologies that will evolve data centers from being static and rigid environments that are holding companies back to fluid, agile facilities capable of meeting the demands of a digital enterprise.
In public clouds
Historically, businesses had a choice of building their own data center, using a hosting vendor or a managed service partner. This shifted ownership and the economics of running a data center, but the long lead times required to deploy and manage technology still remained. The rise of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) from cloud providers like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure gives businesses an option where they can provision a virtual data center in the cloud with just a few mouse clicks. ZK Research data shows that over 80% of companies are planning hybrid environments, meaning the joing use of private data centers and public clouds.
Software-defined networking (SDN)
A digital business can only be as agile as its least agile component. and that’s often the network. SDN can bring a level of dynamism never experienced before. (Here is a deeper dive on SDN.)
Hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI)
One of the operational challenges of data centers is having to cobble together the right mixture of servers, storage and networks to support demanding applications. Then, once the infrastructure is deployed, IT operations needs to figure out how to scale up quickly without disrupting the application. HCI simplifies that by providing an easy to deploy appliance, based on commodity hardware that can scale out by adding more nodes into the deployment. Early use cases for HCI revolved around desktop virtualization but have recently expanded to other business applications such as unified communications and databases.
Application development is often slowed down by the length of time it takes to provision the infrastructure it runs on. This can significantly hamper an organizations ability to move to a DevOps model. Containers are a method of virtualizing an entire run time environment that allows developers to run applications and their dependencies in a self-contained system. Containers are very lightweight and can be created and destroyed quickly so they are ideal to test how applications run under certain conditions.
Microsegmentation
Traditional data centers have all the security technology at the core, so as traffic moves in a North-South direction, it passes through the security tools and protects the business. The rise of East-West traffic means the traffic bypasses firewalls, intrusion prevention systems and other security systems and enabling malware to spread very quickly. Microsegmentation is a method of creating secure zones in a data center where resources can be isolated from one another so if a breach happens, the damage is minimized. Microsegmentation is typically done in software, making it very agile.
Non-volatile memory express (NVMe)
Everything is faster in a world that is becoming increasingly digitized, and that means data needs to move faster. Traditional storage protocols such as the small computer system interface (SCSI) and Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA) have been around for decades and are reaching their limit. NVMe is a storage protocol designed to accelerate the transfer of information between systems and solid state drives greatly improving data transfer rates.
GPU (Graphics processing units) Computing
Central processing units (CPUs) have powered data center infrastructure for decades but Moore’s Law is coming to a physical limitation. Also, new workloads such as analytics, machine learning and IoT are driving the need for a new type of compute model that exceeds what CPUs can do. GPUs, once only used for games, operate fundamentally different as they are able to process many threads in parallel making them ideal for the data center of the not too distant future.
Data centers have always been critical to the success of businesses of almost all sizes, and that won’t change. However, the number of ways to deploy a data center and the enabling technologies are undergoing a radical shift. To help build a roadmap to the future data center, recall that the world is becoming increasingly dynamic and distributed. Technologies that accelerate that shift are the ones that will be needed in the future. Those that don’t will likely stick around for a while but will be increasingly less important.
Zeus Kerravala is the founder and principal analyst with ZK Research.
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>Newsroom>Our first Remembrance Day
Our first Remembrance Day
Our Remembrance Day service on Friday 9 November will mark the centenary of the Armistice that ended the fighting on 11 November 1918.
We know that, as news of the signing of the Armistice spread, crowds gathered to celebrate in public places across the Allied nations. The jubilant crowd photographed in Martin Place (image courtesy of the Australian War Memorial) captured the mood in Sydney that day.
We have no evidence of how the news was greeted at Newington. We do, however, have an account of what may be regarded as our first Remembrance Day, a Memorial Service for the Fallen held on 9 November 1919, the nearest Sunday to the first anniversary of the Armistice. This was one of hundreds of events held around Australia, and thousands around the world, on or near that first anniversary and which led to the tradition of marking Armistice Day — renamed Remembrance Day after the Second World War — to commemorate those who had died in the Great War and, subsequently, in all conflicts.
That first Newington service was held in the Stanmore Methodist Church, which functioned as the College’s chapel and was draped for the occasion with flags and wreaths. The large congregation included many ‘relatives of our dead soldiers’, present and Old Newingtonians and a range of official guests representing the NSW Parliament and the military authorities. Former Prime Minister Sir Joseph Cook read the Old Testament lesson, while the Headmaster, the Reverend Charles Prescott, preached what was reported as ‘a noble and inspiring sermon’. Hymns included ‘O God, our help in ages past’ and ‘When the day of toil is over’, while the College Choir sang the anthem ‘Crossing the bar’.
The service closed with Major Charles Buchanan reading the Roll of the Dead and the school buglers playing the ‘Last Post’, two common features of subsequent commemorations.
One feature not included was the minute’s silence. It was first observed two days later (as two minutes’ silence) at the first annual Armistice Day service in London. It quickly became a central feature of such commemorations, and in schools and workplaces where there was no other formal commemoration, across the nations of the former British Empire. Nor were poppies worn at our 1919 service: the tradition of wearing poppies on Remembrance Day reportedly started in 1921.
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>Stanmore K-6>From the Head of Stanmore K-6
Newington College is dedicated to excellence in education for boys and realising each child’s potential.
From the Head of Stanmore K-6, Mr Ian Holden
Stanmore K–6 is devoted to the pursuit of academic excellence. Each boy is valued for his unique capacity to contribute to the life of the College.
Newington College is dedicated to excellence in education for boys and realising each child’s potential. The school provides a balanced curriculum encompassing the spiritual, academic, cultural, physical and practical areas of learning.
Stanmore K–6 prides itself on being a non-selective, multi-stream school for boys from Kindergarten to Year 6. Boys move automatically from Year 6 to the Senior campus in Year 7. The size of the student population is approximately 485. The campus is set in the Inner West suburb of Stanmore, easily accessible by train and a short five minute walk from the Senior campus.
Fostering a sense of self-worth
We encourage a sense of self-worth by providing an atmosphere in which every boy can reach his full potential, choosing from the many areas of learning which our wide range of curricular and co-curricular activities provide.
A Wonderful Place for a Young Man to Learn
Stanmore K–6, known by the Newington community as Wyvern House, has many special qualities that make it a wonderful place for a young boy to learn. Whether a boy has outstanding gifts and talents or needs a differentiated curriculum, our staff are equipped to tailor programs to suit each boy’s individual needs.
Newington College values individuality, excellence and community; these are the traditions on which our school was built and are central for its future. Boys leaving the primary years take their place in the wider community of the College with confidence, knowing that the foundations for a successful future have been laid.
From the moment you enter the front door, the sense of enjoyment, energy and anticipation is real.
- Mr Ian Holden, Head of Stanmore K-6
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Volusia School Board to vote on contract with school superintendent
By Annie Martinannie.martin@news-jrnl.com
DELAND — Volusia County School Board members will likely approve a new, 14-month contract for Superintendent Tom Russell at their Tuesday meeting.
The agreement would call for him to be paid an annual base salary of $175,000.
The board discussed the contract during last week’s regular meeting but did not approve it because members wanted to add incentives related to career and technical education to the performance pay section.
Russell, 55, took the helm of the district on an interim basis in January after former Superintendent Margaret Smith retired abruptly.
He signed a short-term contract with an annual salary of $150,000.
In April, board members voted to suspend a planned national search for Smith’s successor and named Russell as the superintendent.
The proposed contract runs through June 30, 2016, and is retroactive to April 8, the day Russell’s “interim” title was dropped.
In addition to the base pay, the contract also allows for a performance bonus, valued at up to 10 percent of Russell’s base pay if he meets goals.
Tuesday’s meeting starts at 4 p.m. at the DeLand Administrative Complex, 200 N. Clara Ave.
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Flagler Home & Lifestyle Show a hit with residents, visitors
By Aaron Londonaaron.london@news-jrnl.com
Tucked in a corner of the Flagler Palm Coast High School gymnasium, Chris Baiata carved out a little island of green in the middle of the crowded Flagler Home & Lifestyle Show.
Baita's booth, from Nature Scapes Landscape and Garden Center, was one of many local businesses participating in the annual event, which celebrated its 30th anniversary this year.
Baiata said Nature Scapes has participated in the event since its inception in 1987.
"I think 30 years we've been here," he said. "We see a lot of our friends and customers and a lot of our colleagues."
While participating in the home show can be a challenge for some businesses and organizations, with designing a booth and setting up and tearing down, Baiata said it is worth the effort.
"We're not just about cultivating a garden, we are about cultivating relationships," Baiata said. "We try to do something different every year."
In the main entrance to the high school, snowbird Jeanne Morton took time to look over the offerings at the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce booth. A snowbird from North Carolina, Morton said her daughter back home was "hunkered down" after the major snowstorm that swept through the Mid-Atlantic region hit the mountains of the Tarheel State.
This wasn't Morton's first visit to what is one of Flagler County's biggest annual events.
"I came when I was down last year," she said. "I am interested in the arts and crafts."
For Mari Molina, owner of Flagler Cats, the home show is an opportunity to get the word out about her organization.
"It's our way of being able to get out information about our organization to the community," she said.
Molina said every year more people become aware of Flagler Cats, and take a brochure from the booth at the show.
"They take one and save it and call us when they need us," she said.
Molina said this year she opted to have the booth in the Arts and Crafts area and was pleased with the response.
"The turnout has been good," she said Sunday. "Every little bit helps."
Funds raised by the annual event, organized by the Flagler Technical Institute, are used for scholarships.
Kate Monsanto, with FTI and one of the organizers of the show, said she was pleased with the two-day event.
"It was amazing," she said late Sunday as vendors were packing up their booths. "The hallways were packed and the cafeteria was packed."
Despite the cold and windy weather Saturday, Monsanto said crowds were big and the sunny skies on Sunday enticed a lot of people to look around at the outside displays, which organizers brought back this year.
"We have gotten multiple compliments from even people who said they didn't know if they would've come back," she said. "It was smooth and everybody was calm and everybody was polite. I'm thrilled."
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Trump's plan to privatize air traffic control has benefits and pitfalls
By Hugo MartinLos Angeles Times
In Canada, about 2,000 air traffic controllers scrutinize 7 million square miles of North American skies to manage the takeoff and landing of 10,000 flights a day — all without a cent of government funding while maintaining safety standards that meet or exceed those of the United States.
The Trump administration has proposed that the U.S. follow Canada’s lead by turning over management of the nation’s air traffic control system to an independent nongovernment group that would be funded entirely by airport user fees.
Supporters of the idea — major airlines, among them — say the U.S. needs a system that can implement new satellite technology faster and is free from the funding cuts that result from Washington’s political squabbles.
“This is a bold step that will lead to the governance and funding reforms needed to move our air traffic control infrastructure into the 21st century,” said Nicholas Calio, chief executive of Airlines for America, the trade group for the nation’s airlines.
But overhauling the nation’s air traffic control system won’t be easy.
The U.S. has the largest and busiest airspace in the world, more than four times bigger than Canada’s airspace, with five times as many annual flights and seven times as many air traffic controllers. The Federal Aviation Administration not only operates the nation’s air traffic control system but is the system’s safety regulator.
A 2016 report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office said that settling questions about liability, creating a fee structure and deciding how to transfer government assets to a new agency, including the nation’s 479 control towers, could take five to seven years to resolve.
“Transitioning an organization of that size would be a monumental task that would not be done overnight,” said Scott Cutshall, vice president for Clay Lacy Aviation, a Los Angeles-based charter and plane management business.
The U.S. can look to other countries as examples of how to make the switch.
Canada, Britain, France, Germany, Australia and New Zealand have turned over day-to-day management of their systems to private businesses or independent agencies with at least partial government ownership.
The managing entities are overseen by boards with representatives from airlines, labor unions, government, private aviation and others.
In all cases, government continues the role of developing and enforcing safety standards.
Air safety in the nations that have made the switch “has remained the same or improved” under the new management, according to a 2005 GAO report.
The same study found that the countries that switched to independent management improved efficiency by eliminating middle-management positions; some have reduced the fees charged to airlines for their services.
In Canada, the fees charged to airlines and other users are lower than they were in 1999, said Ron Singer, a spokeswoman for Nav Canada, which operates the nation’s air traffic control system.
The success of independent air traffic control systems shows that the idea can work in the U.S., said Robert Poole, a transportation expert with the Reason Foundation, a libertarian think tank that backs the proposal.
“We are not doing this as a leap in the dark,” he said.
However, the 2016 GAO report determined that fees imposed on general aviation pilots in rural areas have increased in some of the countries that have made the switch.
That prospect worries a group representing U.S. general aviation airports and farmers. The group has expressed concern that a system that operates on user fees would unfairly favor its biggest revenue generators — commercial airlines and big-city airports.
“Under a privatized system, a private board dominated by the largest commercial operators would undoubtedly direct resources and investments to the largest hub airports and urban areas where these investments would be most likely to benefit their bottom line,” a group known as Alliance for Aviation Across America wrote in a letter to ranking members of the House and Senate. The group represents farmers, crop duster pilots and other rural groups.
Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., the ranking member of the Senate’s Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee, said he opposes the idea because it would undermine the close relationship that the FAA has with the military on national defense issues.
He noted that Congress rejected the idea when it was proposed in a budget amendment by Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Pa., last year.
“Scrapping our nation’s air traffic control system is an idea that died in the Senate last year, and it’ll die again this year — with or without the administration’s support,” Nelson said in a statement.
Critics also worry that an independent agency that relies solely on user fees could go into a tailspin as the result of an economic recession or a terrorist strike that severely cuts air travel demand.
After the 9/11 attacks, the partially government owned agency that operates Britain’s air traffic control system had to take out $104 million in credit to avoid insolvency, according to the GAO.
Canada’s privately run Nav Canada had to dip into its reserve funds to get through the slump in air travel following the 9/11 attacks and the SARS outbreak of 2003.
Still, supporters say independent agencies can overcome such downturns by setting aside big reserve budgets.
“There could be a fund set up that airlines contribute to to hedge against something like that happening,” said Seth Kaplowitz, an attorney and finance lecturer at San Diego State University.
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Home › Industry Blog › Choose agility in exciting times of change...
Choose agility in exciting times of change...
The satellite industry has much to be positive about, but we are also experiencing a period of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. In order to respond to these market challenges, it is vital that we remain agile and flexible – and able to adapt as things change.
At Newtec we are committed to meeting the needs of tomorrow, defining the connectivity mix of the future with a unified vision and we look forward to the bright future of a world that is ubiquitously connected, embracing new technologies and this new satellite era. Here, we take a look at the landmarks we can expect on our communications journey.
LEO/MEO: Advances in space reflected on the ground
5G: Simplifying architecture and enhancing scalability
Mobility: Spreading our WIFI-wings / Pushing The Limits of HTS
Government & Defense: embracing the complexity of worldwide govdef networks
Broadcast: Satellite and OTT – a good match
With the growing prominence of High Throughput Satellite (HTS) platforms and the advent of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations, the satellite industry as a whole is facing a complex set of challenges. Everyone is trying to find synergies between this latest evolution of the payload and their current technologies so they can exploit the increased performance it can offer. An important factor to remember with this innovation in space is that it must be matched on the ground. If the ground segment doesn’t keep pace with the fast-moving HTS and LEO technologies, we as an industry will never realize their full potential impact. Most of these new innovations are disruptive in some way, meaning that this must be reflected in the ground segment technology if the premium services they enable are to be delivered. With so many different technologies in the marketplace, operators and service providers need their ground segments to have this synergy with each of them to ensure that they aren’t the weak link in the chain.
The satellites of the future are going to demand a lot from the ground equipment that is used to support them and this is something that has been at the forefront of Newtec’s work for some time. Satellites in different orbits, with varying payloads have different demands so flexibility, agility and dynamism are essential in order to meet these different requirements.
Newtec has been watching developments in LEO satellite technology very closely. It is critical that our modem portfolio, combined with next-generation on-board technologies, is ideally suited to bring maximum efficiency and throughput.
Newtec’s multiservice Newtec Dialog platform has performed successful over-the-air tests on Telesat’s inaugural Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite. Launched in January 2018, the tests on the Ka-band payload is ongoing, and Newtec’s technology is being used to demonstrate different service scenarios. The tests have demonstrated that Newtec’s equipment works seamlessly with LEO satellites and that Newtec’s technology is already able to deliver next generation connectivity today.
> The complete over-the-air LEO testing
5G promises to revolutionize our personal and work lives, and even whole cities through new applications in health, transport, entertainment, and security. This will require a huge shift towards a landscape dominated by wireless connectivity – and satellite has an important role to play in the mix of technologies required to meet 5G’s full potential.
To ensure satellite is ready, major architectural changes will be necessary and these are already beginning. Virtualization plays a key role at the core and edge of the network, bringing increased computing power, scalability and reduced operational costs. To achieve seamless terrestrial and satellite connectivity, a suite of orchestrators will be needed to dynamically steer traffic to the best transport option available, depending on bandwidth, latency, network conditions and other application-specific requirements.
Newtec is currently taking part in a number of 5G trials and we are looking forward to helping to accelerate its rollout using our Newtec Dialog multiservice platform. We have also recently collaborated with Wind River to utilize their Wind River Titanium Cloud virtualization platform to develop a Newtec 5G solution based on the Newtec Dialog platform.
> Newtec’s partnership with Wind River
> The ESA Satellite for 5G initiative
Aero: Spreading our WIFI-wings
In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) is a huge area of interest and an area likely to grow substantially in the near future. For IFC to be successfully delivered, there are certain aspects that need to be carefully considered and specific requirements that need to be finely tuned. Panasonic Avionics is pioneering the journey towards seamless IFC in response to the increasing demand airlines are experiencing. It has carried out a major upgrade of its satellite network to increase the data rates available to airplanes by at least 20 times. The new network also leverages the latest transmission standard DVB-S2X, unleashing the full power of HTS.
At the core of the upgrade is a new satellite modem which Newtec developed in conjunction with Panasonic Avionics as part of the Newtec Dialog® VSAT platform. This modem dramatically improves data rates to unlock services such as faster Internet, Voice-over-IP (VoIP) applications, improved TV picture quality and a broader channel choice, 3G phone services, and additional bandwidth for crew applications. It is also extremely scalable and will continue to meet the evolving needs of airlines and their passengers for many years to come.
> The Panasonic IFC network
Maritime: Pushing The Limits of HTS
“Insatiable demand for bandwidth.” It’s a phrase that we hear a lot when we talk about the maritime sector, but it’s true and it’s only going to continue its upward trajectory. The expectations of connectivity at sea have transformed over a short period of time. We now expect to be connected literally wherever we go – and the sea is no exception. At Newtec, this demand for mobility is at the forefront of our business. It’s being driven by a combination of passenger, crew and operational factors and it’s a market that is evolving quickly, with more people wanting to run more applications for a plethora of different reasons. We need to be able to respond to these market demands and offer flexibility at the same time.
Milano is among the companies that have already chosen to work with us in this area. Looking to enrich its services for the maritime market, it deployed a Newtec Dialog this year, with two types of Newtec modems. Targeting namely yachts (via the “Orbis Yacht” brand) and cruise liners (with “iSeaglobal”) – both of which require very high-bandwidth connectivity – a number of vessels are already in service, with Milano Teleport seeing significantly reduced Operational Expenditure (OpEx) as a result of the Newtec Dialog hub located at its teleport in Italy.
> The flowing opportunities for maritime mobility
> Milano Teleport’s Maritime Offerings
Newtec is enabling mobility for the masses, providing the technology that is required to deliver data-rich services, both securely and reliably, to wherever they are required – at land, at sea or in the air.
The government and defense sectors have always been, and will continue to be, heavy users of satellite connectivity due to the very remote and harsh areas of the work in which they operate. Newtec supports different applications and network configurations in the civil, government and defense market place. The understanding of your application in combination with our satellite communication products leads to reliable, cost-effective and bandwidth-efficient solutions. Every government and defense application and project brings new challenges and specific needs.
By staying close to the customer Newtec provides the best solution fit in terms of technology and products. A prerequisite for Newtec is to make every project a success and assure mission critical communications over satellite at all times.
Watch this video on setting up secure and resilient links
According to a recent Unisphere report, when it comes to OTT viewership, the streaming media industry has a surprising prediction for the traditional cable and broadcast industries: OTT viewership will overtake traditional viewing before 2020. With billions of connected devices such as phones and tablets at people’s fingertips, it’s no wonder that users are turning to new ways to consume content: anytime, anywhere and on any device.
Broadcast transmission is integral to successful content distribution. And at the heart of that is a traditionally overlooked solution: satellite.
Whether it is used to deliver high quality content Direct-to-Home (DTH) or whether it is to offload congested terrestrial backbones for live content or to feed Content Delivery Networks with popular content, for successful roll-out of OTT services, satellite is the ideal tool.
> What’s next for satellite in a 5G & OTT Era
> Where satellite fits in the OTT market
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Nexgen Chemical
Wadala, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Sodium Part II
Our range of products include sodium peroxide granular ar, sodium perborate, sodium oxalate purified, trisodium orthophosphate, sodium nitroprusside purified and sodium nitrate purified.
Sodium Peroxide Granular AR
Approx. Price: Rs 120 / UnitGet Latest Price
Owing to our years of industry experience, we are offering a premium grade of Sodium Peroxide Granular AR. Our given sodium peroxide granular is formulated from the optimum quality chemical compounds by our experts as per the norms of standards. This sodium peroxide granular is used for disinfection water treatment & bleaching agent. Along with that, provided sodium peroxide granular is accessible in different packaging options as per the demands of the customers.
Precise composition
Use as oxidizing agent
Longer shelf life
Sodium Perborate
With the help of diligent and adept professionals, we have been able to offer our clients a qualitative grade ofSodium Perborate. Offered sodium perborate is used in a large number of cleaning products, such as laundry detergents. Our offered sodium perborate is formulated by skilled professionals using quality chemical compounds and modern technology in observance with industry norms. The provided sodium perborate is tested by our quality experts at our labs so as to ensure its purity.
Accurate composition
Higher heat stability
Sodium Oxalate Purified
With highly driven ethnically excellence, our organization is actively committed to offer Sodium Oxalate Purified. The offered sodium oxalate is formulated utilizing superior quality chemical compounds and ultra-modern technology in sync with set norms of industry. Our given sodium oxalate is used to standardize potassium permanganate solutions. The sodium oxalate provided by us can also be availed at nominal rates in a confine time.
Accurate formulation
Used as an analytical reagent
Trisodium Orthophosphate
Trisodium phosphate (TSP) is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula Na3PO4. It is a white, granular or crystalline solid, highly soluble in water producing an alkaline solution. TSPs are used as cleaning agent, lubricant, food additive, stain remover and degreaser.
The item of commerce is often partially hydrated and may range from anhydrous Na3PO4, to the dodecahydrate, Na3PO4·12H2O. Most often found in white powder form, it can also be called trisodium orthophosphate or simply sodium phosphate.
Sodium Nitroprusside Purified
Sodium nitroprusside is an inorganic compound with the formula Na2[Fe(CN)5NO], usually encountered as the dihydrate, Na2[Fe(CN)5NO]·2H2O.This red-colored sodium salt dissolves in water ethanol to give solutions containing the free complex dianion [Fe(CN)5NO]2−.
This compound is used as a drug. In this role it is abbreviated SNP, and it has tradenames like Nitropress. It acts as a drug by releasing nitric oxide; it belongs to the class of NO-releasing drugs as a result. This drug is used as a vasodilator to reduce blood pressure. Sodium nitroprusside is also used as an analytical reagent for the detection of methyl ketones, and for the detection of amines that are often found in illicit drugs.
Sodium Nitrate Purified
Sodium nitrate is the chemical compound with the formula NaNO3. This salt is also known as Chile saltpeter or Peru saltpeter (due to the large deposits found in the Atacama desert in these countries) to distinguish it from ordinary saltpeter, potassium nitrate. The mineral form is also known as nitratine, nitratite or soda niter.
Sodium nitrate is a white solid which is very soluble in water. It is a readily available source of the nitrate anion (NO3−), which is useful in several reactions carried out on industrial scales for the production of fertilizers, pyrotechnics and smoke bombs, glass and pottery enamels, food preservatives (esp. meats), and solid rocket propellant. It has been mined extensively for these purposes.
Sodium Molybdate Pure
Sodium molybdate, Na2MoO4, is useful as a source of molybdenum.It is often found as the dihydrate, Na2MoO4·2H2O.
Sodium Fumarate
Sodium fumarate, also called disodium fumarate, is a compound with the molecular formula Na2C4H2O4. It is the sodium salt of fumaric acid, used as an acidity regulator in processed foods. Sodium fumarate and fumaric acid are sometimes used as terminal electron acceptors in the cultivation of certain anaerobic microorganisms. It appears as an odourless, white, crystalline powder and is soluble in water.
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Sodium Gluconate
Sodium gluconate is a compound with formula NaC6H11O7. It is the sodium salt of gluconic acid. It has the E number E576. Sodium gluconate is widely used in textile dyeing, printing and metal surface water treatment. It is also used as a chelating agent, a steel surface cleaning agent, a cleaning agent for glass bottles, and as a chelating agent for cement, plating and alumina dyeing industries. It is a white colorless powder that is very soluble in water.
L Sodium Glutamate
Monosodium glutamate (MSG, also known as sodium glutamate) is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, one of the most abundant naturally-occurring non-essential amino acids.MSG is found in tomatoes, Parmesan, potatoes, mushrooms, and other vegetables and fruits.
MSG is used in the food industry as a flavor enhancer with an umami taste that intensifies the meaty, savory flavor of food, as naturally occurring glutamate does in foods such as stews and meat soups.This was first prepared by Japanese biochemist Kikunae Ikeda, who was seeking to isolate and duplicate the savory taste of kombu, an edible seaweed used as a base for many Japanese soups. MSG as a flavor enhancer balances, blends and rounds the perception of other tastes.It is particularly popular in Japanese and Chinese cuisine.
Disodium Hydrogen Orthophosphate Dihydrate Purified
di-Sodium Hydrogen Orthophosphate is the inorganic compound with the formula Na2HPO4. It is one of several sodium phosphates. The salt is known in anhydrous form as well as forms with 2, 7, 8, and 12 hydrates. All are water-soluble white powders; the anhydrous salt being hygroscopic.
Sodium Metabisulphite
Sodium metabisulfite or sodium pyrosulfite (IUPAC spelling; Br. E. sodium metabisulphite or sodium pyrosulphite) is an inorganic compound of chemical formula Na2S2O5. The substance is sometimes referred to as disodium (metabisulfite). It is used as a disinfectant, antioxidant and preservative agent.
Sodium Meta Silicate Nonahydrate
Sodium silicate is the common name for compounds with the formula Na2(SiO2)nO. A well known member of this series is sodium metasilicate, Na2SiO3. Also known as waterglass or liquid glass, these materials are available in aqueous solution and in solid form. The pure compositions are colourless or white, but commercial samples are often greenish or blue owing to the presence of iron-containing impurities.
Sodium Pentachlorophenate
Sodium pentachlorophenate is a white or tan, powdered solid. It is soluble in water and may burn, but it is not easily ignited. It may be toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. It is used as a fungicide, herbicide and as a disinfectant.
Sodium Persulphate
Sodium persulphate (Na2S2O8) is a chemical compound. It is a strong oxidizer. It is a severe irritant of the skin, eyes, and respiratory system. It is almost non-hygroscopic and has particularly good ability to be stored for long time. It is easy and safe to handle. It is not combustible, but releases oxygen easily and assists combustion of other materials.
It is used as a bleach, both standalone (particularly in hair cosmetics) and as a detergent component. It is a replacement for ammonium persulfate in etching mixtures for zinc and printed circuit boards, and is used for pickling of copper and some other metals. It is a source of free radicals, making it useful as a radical initiator for emulsion polymerization reactions and for accelerated curing of low formaldehyde adhesives. It is also used as a soil conditioner and in manufacture of dyestuffs, modification of starch, bleach activator, desizing agent for oxidative desizing, etc.
Sodium Polyacrylate
Sodium polyacrylate, also known as waterlock, is a sodium salt of polyacrylic acid with the chemical formula [-CH2-CH(COONa)-]n and broad application in consumer products. It has the ability to absorb as much as 200 to 300 times its mass in water. Sodium polyacrylate is anionic polyelectrolytes with negatively charged carboxylic groups in the main chain. While sodium neutralized polyacrylic acids are the most common form used in industry, there are also other salts available including potassium, lithium and ammonium.
Sodium Silicofluoride
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sodium silicofluoride is a compound with formula Na2SiF6.
Sodium fluorosilicate is made by neutralizing fluorosilicic acid with sodium chloride or sodium sulfate.
It is used in some countries as additives for water fluoridation, opal glass raw material, ore refining, or other fluoride chemical (like sodium fluoride, magnesium silicofluoride, cryolite, aluminum fluoride) production.
Sodium Sulphate Anhydrous Purified
Sodium sulphate is the sodium salt of sulfuric acid. When anhydrous, it is a white crystalline solid of formula Na2SO4 known as the mineral thenardite; the decahydrate Na2SO4·10H2O is found naturally as the mineral mirabilite, and in processed form has been known as Glauber's salt or, historically, sal mirabilis since the 17th century. Another solid is the heptahydrate, which transforms to mirabilite when cooled. With an annual production of 6 million tonnes, it is a major commodity chemical product.
Sodium sulphate is mainly used for the manufacture of detergents and in the Kraft process of paper pulping. About two-thirds of the world's production is from mirabilite, the natural mineral form of the decahydrate, and the remainder from by-products of chemical processes such as hydrochloric acid production.
Sodium Sulphate Anhydrous Ar
Di Sodium Tartrate
Di-Sodium tartrate (Na2C4H4O6) is used as an emulsifier and a binding agent in food products such as jellies, margarine, and sausage casings. As a food additive, it is known by the E number E335.
Because its crystal structure captures a very precise amount of water, it is also a common primary standard for Karl Fischer titration, a common technique to assay water content.
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Sodium Perborate Tetrahydrate LR
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Disodium Hydrogen Citrate
Disodium citrate, or disodium hydrogen citrate, is a sodium acid salt of citric acid with the chemical formula Na2HC6H5O7, or Na2H(C3H5O(COO)3). It is one of several forms of sodium citrate.
Disodium Hydrogen Orthophosphate Anhydrous Purified
Disodium Hydrogen Orthophosphate Dodecahydrate
Disodium Hydrogen Orthophospate is the inorganic compound with the formula Na2HPO4. It is one of several sodium phosphates. The salt is known in anhydrous form as well as forms with 2, 7, 8, and 12 hydrates. All are water soluble white powders; the anhydrous salt being hygroscopic
Sodium Hypophosphite Hydrated
Sodium hypophosphite (NaPO2H2, also known as sodium phosphinate) is the sodium salt of hypophosphorous acid and is often encountered as the monohydrate. It is a solid at room temperature, appearing as odorless white crystals. It is soluble in water, and easily absorbs moisture from the air.
Sodium hypophosphite should be kept in a cool, dry place, isolated from oxidizing materials. It decomposes when heated and produces toxic phosphine gas, causing irritation to the respiratory tract.
Sodium Iodate
Sodium iodate (NaIO3) is the sodium salt of iodic acid. Sodium iodate is an oxidizing agent, and as such it can cause fires upon contact with combustible materials or reducing agents.
Sodium Metaperiodate
Sodium periodate is an inorganic salt, composed of a sodium cation and the periodate anion. It may also be regarded as the sodium salt of periodic acid. Like all periodates it can can exist in two different forms: sodium metaperiodate, which has the formula NaIO4, and sodium orthoperiodate, normally this means sodium hydrogen periodate (Na2H3IO6) but the fully reacted sodium orthoperiodate salt, Na5IO6, can also be prepared. Both salts are useful oxidising agents.
Sodium Metaborate
Sodium metaborate (NaBO2) is a colorless solid chemical compound.
Sodium Salt
Sodium Salt also known as Sodium methoxide is a chemical compound with the formula CH3ONa. This colourless solid, which is formed by the deprotonation of methanol, is a widely used reagent in industry and the laboratory. It is also a dangerously caustic base.
Sodium Phosphate Dibasic Anhydrous
Sodium phosphate is a generic term for a variety of salts of sodium (Na+) and phosphate (PO43-). Phosphate also forms families or condensed anions including di-, tri-, tetra-, and polyphosphates. Most of these salts are known in both anhydrous (water-free) and hydrated forms. The hydrates are more common than the anhydrous forms
Sodium Propionate Pure
Sodium propanoate or sodium propionate is the sodium salt of propionic acid which has the chemical formula Na(C2H5COO).
It is used as a food preservative and is represented by the food labeling E number E281 in Europe; it is used primarily as a mold inhibitor in bakery products. It is approved for use as a food additive in the EU,USA and Australia and New Zealand
Sodium Pyrosulphite
Sodium Selenate
Sodium selenate, Na2SeO4, is an odorless, white solid that forms as the sodium salt of selenic acid. Discovered shortly after the discovery of Selenium by Jöns Jacob Berzelius in 1817, Sodium Selenate was first used as a staining agent for glassware. Despite being a highly toxic chemical, Sodium Selenate is a common ingredient in most multivitamins and livestock feed as a source of Selenium due to its high solubility and relatively low reactivity. Studies focusing on the biological effects of selenium have brought greater attention to Sodium Selenate due to its regulatory role in the function of the PP2A phosphatase protein. This protein plays an important role in angiogenesis and has been linked to cancer cell growth and Alzheimers progression.
Sodium Stannate
Sodium stannate is the inorganic compound with the formula Na2Sn(OH)6. This colourless salt forms upon dissolving tin or tin dioxide in sodium hydroxide. Sodium stannate is used as a stabiliser for hydrogen peroxide.
Sodium Starch Glycolate Extra Pure
Sodium starch glycolate is the sodium salt of a carboxymethyl ether of starch.Very fine, white or off white, free flowing powder; odourless or almost odourless. Practically insoluble in water, insoluble in most organic solvents
Sodium stearate is the sodium salt of stearic acid. This white solid is the most common soap. It is found in many types of solid deodorants, rubbers, latex paints, and inks. It is also a component of some food additives and food flavorings.
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Where are Americans Moving?
Recently updated through 2018, historical migrations map showing where Americans have moved throughout the years.
According to the latest information published by the U.S. Census Bureau the percentage of people that move every year equates to 14% of the population (or roughly 40 million). People move for a variety of reasons: housing, jobs, family, etc. Being aware of cross country moving migration patterns can provide you a better idea on the behavior of Americans. The following historical U.S. migration study will provide you the states with the largest influx of moves and the states that have the most outbound moves.
2018 US Migration Report
Top inbound states
Top outbound states
Key Takeaways from 2018 Migration Report
Idaho has regained the position as the leader in inbound moves for 2018. They have come in first 3 times out of the last 4 years, after falling to the second spot in 2017.
Illinois topped the outbound moves list for the 4th time since 2014.
For the last 5 years, the states with the highest move totals haven’t changed. They are as follows: Florida, California, and Texas.
Tennessee made its second debut in the Top 5 most inbound states, jumping up to spot #4 from #5.
Maryland made its first debut in the Top 5 most outbound states.
Possible correlation between state property taxes and migration.*
Additional Takeaways
Until this year, Connecticut has consistently been in the top 8 of outbound moves since 2013. It was #1 in 2013 and #2 in 2017. Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey have also made the list of outbound cross country moves consistently since 2013. Massachusetts and Rhode Island have both gone back and forth in having more inbound or outbound moves over the years.
South Carolina was in the top 3 of inbound moves starting in 2011, then started to slip down starting in 2016. They were still in the top 4 but lost their top ranking as the state with the most inbound moves. North Carolina beat South Carolina for the first time in 2016. They kept their rank in 2017 for inbound long distance moves until falling back down below South Carolina in 2018. Tennessee, Georgia, Florida and Texas remained constant in the top 8 from 2013-2017 for inbound moves. Tennessee, Texas and Florida held their spot in the top 8 list for inbound moves in 2018. Overall, the Southern states have had more inbound moves than some of the other regions.
Illinois has consistently been in the top 3 positions of outbound moves since 2013, getting the #1 position 4 times. It may not be surprising due to the fact Illinois is one of the highest tax burden states. Michigan has been on the top 8 list of states with the most outbound interstate moves since 2011. Iowa consistently had more outbound than inbound moves until 2017, when it had more people move out of the state than in the state. However, in 2018, Iowa had more inbound moves. Minnesota and Ohio have stayed constant, having more outbound moves than inbound. Over the years, Wisconsin has gone back and forth in having more inbound or outbound moves.
In 2013 and 2014, Idaho wasn't in the top inbound states. Then in 2015 it was #1. It remained #1 in 2016 and slipped to #2 in 2017. Based on the most recent Census data, Idaho is currently the nation's fastest growing state, with its population increasing 2.2% between July 2016 and July 2017. Now, in 2018, Idaho is back up to #1 for inbound moves. This is not overly surprising to also know that Idaho is one of the least tax burden states which may be a contributing factor. Oregon, Arizona and Colorado have consistently been in the top 8, with Arizona #2 for 3 years and topping at #1 in 2017. The western states also have had more overall inbound moves than the Midwest and Northeast.
This is our data of all state inbound and out bound COD moves( household moves). We define the top inbound and outbound state as those that have the highest proportion of moves where the absolute value difference of inbound and outbound moves is greater than or equal to 400. This weeds out states that had a small number of moves but would have a high ratio of inbound/outbound moves.
*Tax Data Pulled from - WalletHub.com
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New principal of Rushcliffe School says he doesn't want it to turn into an exam factory
He said having children completely changed his perspective on teaching
Damian Painton
The new principal of Rushcliffe School says he wants to focus on creating a school that isn't an 'exam factory'.
Damian Painton, 38, will take up a new permanent post as principal from September 2019.
Currently the head of Rushcliffe School he wants to continue to create a school that serves the local community and listens to its pupils and parents.
Mr Painton, who lives in Woodborough, has been the head of Rushcliffe School since May 2018, having spent four years prior to this as the school’s deputy head teacher.
He started teaching in 2002 after graduating from the University of Nottingham with a Chemistry degree.
He went on to teach Science at Arnold Hill before becoming the deputy head of school.
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He said: "You get into teaching to make a difference to children's lives. It is a very satisfying job and every day a child says something or does something and it makes you think to yourself 'that is why I do this job'.
"Whether it is a light bulb moment in the classroom or just seeing a smile on a child's face, it makes the job worthwhile.
"There are lots of frustrations and challenges as well but ultimately you go into teaching because you want to make the next generation better and give them more opportunities."
Mr Painton, who was brought up in Cheshire, has two children, aged four and 18 months.
Damian Painton has been appointed the new Principal at Rushcliffe School from September 2019 (Image: SPENCER ACADEMIES TRUST)
He said having children completely changed his perspective on teaching.
He said: "Having children does change your perspective as a teacher. It makes you understand parents worries and it also makes you able to stand in their shoes and understand how they feel.
"It also changes your perspective on the future. You want to create a world for the next generation and thats why it is so important to understand climate change and what the political future may hold."
Mr Painton officially takes up his post in September, 2019.
He added: "We face many challenges as a school. Houses are springing up all over the county and we are very over subscribed. We are seen as a desirable school in the leafy town of West Bridgford but we face the same problems and challenges as other schools too.
"I am keen for the school to continue its ethos of educating the whole child. What I don't want is for the school to become an exam factory."
Earlier this year, Steve Lewis, the former executive head teacher of Rushcliffe School,announced that he will be leaving at the end of the academic year.
He will become the new head teacher at Fulford School which is part of South York Multi Academy Trust.
Plans for new Edwalton primary school objected to by Rushcliffe Borough Council
New principal appointed at Rushcliffe School wants 'children to continue to shine'
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Hillary Clinton Will Not Run For President Again
Politics | March 5, 2019, Tuesday // 15:09| Views: | Comments: 0
Hillary Clinton says she won’t run for president in 2020, but vows she’s “not going anywhere”, reported the Guardian.
The former secretary of state, senator and first lady ruled out another campaign during an interview posted on Monday by New York TV station News12 .
Clinton, who lost the 2016 presidential election to Donald Trump, says, “I’m going to keep on working and speaking and standing up for what I believe.”
“What’s at stake in our country, the kind of things that are happening right now, are deeply troubling to me,” she said.
On Monday, the former Colorado governor John Hickenlooper joined the Democratic race for the nomination, citing an ability to bring people together in a time of “crisis”.
He became the 14th candidate and second governor to join a historically diverse Democratic primary field. Other moderate candidates include senators Amy Klobuchar (Minnesota) and Cory Booker (New Jersey). SenKamala Harris of California has made a strong start running to the left of centre.
Leading lights further left include the independent Vermont senator Bernie Sanders, whose 2016 presidential campaign helped energise the progressive movement and reshaped the Democratic party, and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. Governor Jay Inslee of Washington has announced a run based on environmental concerns. Montana’s governor, Steve Bullock, and the former Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe are also considering running, as is the Colorado senator, Michael Bennet.
Clinton said she had spoken with several of the candidates seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, and told them “Don’t take anything for granted, even though we have a long list of real problems and broken promises” from the Trump administration.
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The Reaction to the Death of the Notorious BIG
March 11, 1997 The rapper known as Notorious BIG was killed over the weekend, just six months after the shooting death of rapper Tupac Shakur.
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Jeff Davis Legion, Mississippi Cavalry
Jeff. Davis Cavalry Legion was organized in January, 1862, using the 2nd Mississippi Cavalry Battalion as its nucleus. At that time the unit contained two Alabama, one Georgia, and three Mississippi companies. On July 11, 1864, the 4th Alabama Cavalry and Company D of Mullen's Georgia Cavalry were assigned to the legion. However, by the end of July the 4th Alabama Battalion was transferred to the Phillips Georgia Cavalry Legion. The unit served under Generals Hampton, Butler, and P.M.B. Young. The unit participated in the campaigns of the Army of Northern Virginia from Williamsburg to Cold Harbor, then was active north and south of the James River. In April, 1862, it contained 171 effectives. It lost 4 wounded at Brandy Station, and had 4 killed and 10 wounded of the 246 at Gettysburg. En route from Pennsylvania, it had 2 killed and 12 wounded, and 3 were wounded during the Bristoe Campaign. In 1865 the unit was assigned to General Logan's Brigade and surrendered with the Army of Tennessee. Its field officers were Colonel William T. Martin, Lieutenant Colonels William G. Conner and J. Fred. Waring, and Major Ivey F. Lewis and W.M. Stone.
2nd Cavalry Battalion was organized at Manassas, Virginia, in October, 1861, with one Alabama adn three Mississippi companies. During January, 1862, it merged into the Jeff. Davis Mississippi Cavalry Legion. Major William T. Martin was in command.
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Home / News and Events / News / Funding available to boost economic opportunities for women
Funding available to boost economic opportunities for women
Published 12th April, 2017 in Business and Economy
Organisations and community groups across NSW are invited to apply for the Investing in Women 2017 grants program.
Groups with innovative ways to encourage leadership and economic independence for women can apply for their share of $200,000 in funding.
Grants of up to $25,000 per project are available for organisations that demonstrate innovative projects aimed at engaging and supporting women, including:
women living and working in regional NSW
Aboriginal women
young or older women
women living with disabilities
women from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
Minister for Women Tanya Davies said these grants are an opportunity for organisations to develop and implement projects that will truly make a difference to lives of women.
“We need to support the women of NSW with education and continually find new pathways to help them achieve equality in the workplace and long-term financial security,” Mrs Davies said.
“The government is committed to supporting women in male-dominated sectors, careers and trades, encouraging more women into leadership roles and providing education and leadership pathways for young women.
Local councils, small business, industry bodies, training organisations, and other non-government employers and organisations who demonstrate new ways to support economic empowerment and leadership of women are encouraged to apply.
Applications close on Wednesday, 24 May 2017.
Find out more information on Investing in Women and how to apply
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You are here:Behind the headlines archive
Is loneliness contagious?
Scientists have said that people who feel lonely can spread that feeling to others “like a cold”, The Daily Telegraph reported. The newspaper said that “lonely people tend to spread their outlook on life to others, and over time the whole group of lonely, disconnected people move to the fringes of society”.
This study will shortly be published in a journal, but drafts of the paper are already available online. The results may advance our understanding of loneliness in general, but the idea that loneliness is“contagious” will need further research.
However, the authors’ suggestion that lonely people should be helped early on is a sound one: “Because loneliness is associated with a variety of mental and physical diseases that can shorten life, it is important for people to recognise loneliness and help those people connect with their social group.”
Where did the story come from?
This research was carried out by Dr John T. Cacioppo from the Department of Psychology at the University of Chicago, and colleagues from the University of California and Harvard. The study was supported by National Institute on Aging Grants. A draft was available online at the Social Science Research Network. A peer-reviewed version is due to be published in the medical journal: Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
The Daily Express also reported this research, and emphasised that loneliness is contagious.
What kind of research was this?
In this social network study, the researchers analysed data from two other cohort studies, called the Framingham Heart study and the Framingham Offspring study. These long-running studies are attempting to identify common factors that contribute to cardiovascular disease in a large group of participants.
The researchers wanted to test the theory that an individual’s perceived social isolation (i.e. loneliness) is linked to the number of connections in their social network (i.e. the number of close friends they have). They particularly wanted to see whether a measure of loneliness within social networks could be seen to spread over time.
What did the research involve?
The researchers derived the social networks from the subjects of the two Framingham studies. The individuals at the centre of each network were called ‘focal participants’ (FP), and were selected from the Framingham Offspring study. The friends and relatives within this person’s network were called ‘linked participants’ (LP). Information about LPs was obtained from both the Offspring study and the original Framingham Heart study.
In all, there were 12,067 individuals in the entire social network supplied by all cohorts in the Framingham Heart Study. Of these, 5,124 were FPs.
Subjects in the Framingham study undergo multiple examinations at predetermined intervals. The measure of loneliness came from a questionnaire depression scale (CES-D) given between 1983 and 2001 at times corresponding to the 5th, 6th and 7th examinations. The participants were asked how often during the previous week they experienced particular feelings, one of which was loneliness. There were four possible answers (0-1 days, 1-2 days, 3-4 days and 5-7 days).
This information was then analysed for associations between FP loneliness and LP loneliness. Influences that might affect this link were also assessed, including age, sex and relationships. Results were displayed as linked clusters on a map, giving a graphical representation of where clusters of loneliness might be occurring.
What were the basic results?
The average number of social contacts (friends and family combined) fell from about four for people who felt lonely 0-1 days a week, to about 3.4 for people who felt lonely 5-7 days a week.
The researchers say that their results indicate that loneliness occurs in clusters within social networks. They say it extends up to three degrees of separation from the FP, meaning that it can be seen in friends of friends of friends.
The idea that loneliness spreads like a contagion was based on the observation that, over time, scores of loneliness seemed to spread to the edge of a network. The spread of loneliness was found to be stronger than the spread of perceived social connections. It was stronger for friends than family members, and stronger for women than for men.
When the researchers drew the connections between people in their ‘cluster map’ those who reported feeling lonely appeared towards the edge of the network. This was confirmed by statistical models discussed in the main text.
How did the researchers interpret the results?
The researchers say that their findings show that loneliness is not only a function of the individual but also features among groups of people.
They argue that the nature of the friendship matters as well, in that LPs who are friends with more than one lonely FP are themselves more lonely. They say that this makes it unlikely that their results were caused by some jointly experienced exposure (for example, a confounding factor).
This study has used a large amount of data from several long-running cohort studies, and re-examined them with the intention of improving our understanding of loneliness. Some of the results and conclusions seem intuitively correct. For example, it is not surprising that people who feel lonely have fewer social connections, and that this would account for their less connected position in the network towards the edge of the researcher’s social map.
What appears to be new in this research is the idea that loneliness is contagious. This is based on the observation of how social relationships change over time. No clear statistics on this are offered in the draft version of the research appraised in this article.
Overall, this study seems to support common assumptions about loneliness. The authors’ suggestion that better social cohesion of lonely people early on is a sound one: “Because loneliness is associated with a variety of mental and physical diseases that can shorten life, it is important for people to recognise loneliness and help those people connect with their social group.”
Links to the headlines
Loneliness spreads like a disease, claim scientists. The Daily Telegraph, December 1 2009
Loneliness: contagious ‘like a bad cold’. Daily Express, December 1 2009
Links to the science
Cacioppo JT, Fowler JH, Christakis NA, Alone in the Crowd: The Structure and Spread of Loneliness in a Large Social Network 2008. To be published in full in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
Draft available at the social science research network.
This article was originally published by NHS Choices
Nurses encourage people with learning disabilities to 'get active'
17 June 2019Megan Ford
Nurses and other healthcare professionals are taking part in different activities and initiatives across the country to mark Learning Disability Awareness Week 2019, which also comes as staff are celebrating 100 years of the specialty.
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Miska Commits to UW-Superior
April 13, 2014 na3hl
The Twin City Steel are proud to announce that forward and captain Calvin Miska (1994) has committed to play for the University of Wisconsin Superior Yellow Jackets for the 2014-2015 season.
Miska a native of Stacy, MN played two seasons for the Twin City Steel. During his first season with the Steel (12-13) Miska suited up for 40 games where he tallied 9 goals and 15 assists. Following the season he received a tender from Wichita Falls in the North American Hockey League (NAHL) where he started the 2013-2014 season before returning to the Steel. Once in a Steel uniform Miska immediately asserted himself in a leadership role both on and off the ice. During the 13-14 season Miska suited up for 42 games where he tallied 21 goals and 27 assists to finish second on the team with 48 points. In addition Miska was selected to be a part of the top prospects tournament during the 13-14 season where he played 3 games with some of the league’s best talent. Miska’s talent was certainly showcased during the Top Prospects Tournament where he led the tournament with 5 goals and added 3 assists and was an impressive +10 in the 3 games.
“Coming from a small town I’m used to the small campus feel of UW-Superior which played a role in my decision. In addition Superior has a great program with a great coaching staff “said Miska. “We will have a young squad so I am looking forwarded to the opportunity to develop a strong bond on the ice for the next couple years.”
“Calvin is one of those players that make a coach love what they do” stated Steel Head Coach Barry Nelson. “He was the first on at the rink each day, last one to leave and a player that has the drive and work ethic to succeed at any level he reaches. The Twin City Steel couldn’t be prouder of Calvin, and look forward to seeing him excel with Superior.”
When asked to reflect on his time with the Steel Miska stated “Where do I begin, they have helped advance my career and always pushed me to excel. They have a great staff in place that I can honestly say will do anything to help the players out which, has always been the goal of junior hockey.”
Keep working hard Cal and best of luck next season from your Steel family.
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Alexander, the Movie!
a film directed by Oliver Stone
Whatever else you say about the career of Alexander the Great—and classicists, at least, say quite a lot1—it was neither funny nor dull. So it was a sign that something had gone seriously wrong with Oliver Stone’s long, gaudy, and curiously empty new biopic about Alexander when audiences at both showings I attended greeted the movie with snickering and obvious boredom. The first time I saw the picture was at a press screening at a commercial theater, and even from the large central section that was (a personage with a headset informed us) reserved for “friends of the filmmaker” you could hear frequent tittering throughout the film—understandable, given that the characters often have to say things like “from these loins of war, Alexander was born.” A week later, a matinee suggested one likely reaction by those unconstrained by the bonds of amity: at the end of the three-hour-long movie, four of the twelve people in the audience had left.
This was, obviously, not the reaction Stone was hoping for—nor indeed the reaction that Alexander’s life and career deserve, whether you think he was an enlightened Greek gentleman carrying the torch of Hellenism to the East or a savage, paranoid tyrant who left rivers of blood in his wake. The controversy about his personality derives from the fact that our sources are famously inadequate, all eyewitness accounts having perished: what remains is, at best, secondhand (one history, for instance, is based largely on the now-lost memoirs of Alexander’s general and alleged half-brother, Ptolemy, who went on to become the founder of the Egyptian dynasty that ended with Cleopatra), and at worst highly unreliable. A rather florid account by the first-century-AD Roman rhetorician Quintus Curtius often reflects its author’s professional interests—his Alexander is given to extended bursts of eloquence even when gravely wounded—far more than it does the known facts. But Alexander’s story, even stripped of romanticizing or rhetorical elaboration, still has the power to amaze.
He was born in 356 BC, the product of the stormy marriage between Philip II of Macedon and his temperamental fourth wife, Olympias, a princess from Epirus (a wild western kingdom encompassing parts of present-day Albania). His childhood was appropriately dramatic. At around twelve he had already gained a foothold on legend by taming a magnificent but dangerously wild stallion called Bucephalas (“Oxhead”)—a favorite episode in what would become, after Alexander’s death, a series of increasingly fantastical tales and legends that finally coalesced into a literary narrative known as the Alexander Romance, which as time passed was elaborated, illuminated, and translated into everything from Latin to Armenian. While still in his early teens, he was at school with no less a teacher than Aristotle, who clearly made a great impression on the youth. Years later, as he roamed restlessly through the world, Alexander took care to send interesting zoological and botanical specimens back to his old tutor.
At sixteen he’d demonstrated enough ability to get himself appointed regent when his father, a shrewd…
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Archives|AFTER THE ATTACKS: THE INVESTIGATION; BIN LADEN TIE CITED
AFTER THE ATTACKS: THE INVESTIGATION; BIN LADEN TIE CITED
By DAVID JOHNSTON and JAMES RISEN SEPT. 13, 2001
The hijackers who commandeered commercial jets that attacked the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were followers of Osama bin Laden, the Islamic militant who has been blamed for some of the bloodiest attacks against Americans, federal authorities said today.
The authorities said they had also identified accomplices in several cities who had helped plan and execute Tuesday's attacks. Officials said they knew who these people were and important biographical details about many of them but declined to provide their names or nationalities.
Seperately, government officials disclosed that at least two people believed to be associates of Mr. bin Laden, and who may have been involved in the attack, entered the United States recently, slipping into the country before the Immigration and Naturalization Service was told to prevent their entry.
Acting swiftly today, investigators obtained warrants and searched businesses and homes in New Jersey, Massachusetts and Florida. They made no arrests but interrogated several people, compiling an outline of the terror group's structure. They prepared biographies of each identified member of the hijack teams and began tracing the recent movements of the men.
Attorney General John Ashcroft said that each flight was seized by three to six hijackers who boarded as passengers, then, with knives and boxcutters, overwhelmed the crew.
Officials said the hijackings featured many elements of previous operations sponsored by Mr. bin Laden: small teams; a coordinating commander who arrives on the scene at the final moment; and logistical support by local sympathizers. Investigators were focusing on possible confederates in Boston, metropolitan Washington and Union City, N.J. -- near the three airports from which the hijacked planes departed.
Mr. Ashcroft said that the hijack teams included pilots who had been trained in the United States, at least two of them at a commercial flight school in Florida.
Officials said that a breakthrough came when a witness alerted the authorities to a rental car parked at Logan International Airport in Boston. The vehicle yielded an Arabic-language flight manual and other documents that contained a name on the passenger list of one of the flights. Also from the car search, officials said, investigators found names of other suspects.
Separately, officials said a group of about five men were now under investigation in Union City, suspected of assisting the hijackers. In addition, the officials said the men had apparently set up cameras near the Hudson River and fixed them on the World Trade Center. They photographed the attacks and were said to have congratulated each other afterward, officials said.
Investigators were reviewing the activities of Mr. bin Laden's associates around the world in recent months. A senior federal official said that American intelligence had recently identified several people believed to be linked to Mr. bin Laden and his organization and had told the immigration service that they should be placed on a watch list to prevent them from entering the United States. ''There was intelligence that these guys were potential problems,'' the official said.
After a check following that notification, immigration officials responded that at least two of those identified people were already in the United States, the official said. The F.B.I. was told, and began a search for them, the official said. The official, who did not provide their names, said that it is possible the people were involved in Tuesday's attacks.
''Of course, just because they were possible associates of Osama bin Laden doesn't tell you that the World Trade Center is about to be attacked,'' the official added.
Another official said that one passenger aboard American Flight 77, which left from Dulles International Airport and struck the Pentagon, had been placed on the list after entering the country in June through Los Angeles. It was unclear whether the man, who traveled using a Saudi passport, was one of the bin Laden associates cited in the report.
With 4,000 F.B.I. agents and 3,000 support personnel on the case, Mr. Ashcroft called the inquiry ''the most massive and intensive investigation ever conducted in America.''
Officials said that each of the four hijacking teams had a leader but worked independently, though the teams appeared to be aware that their actions were being closely coordinated with the other groups.
At least one team entered the United States via Canada and made its way to Boston, where the flights of the two aircraft that struck the World Trade Center originated.
Each team was aided by confederates in Newark, Boston and Virginia, who were responsible for logistical support, including money, rental cars, credit cards and lodging, law enforcement officials said today.
In addition to the flights from Boston that struck the trade center and the one from Dulles which crashed into the Pentagon, a fourth flight, departing from Newark International Airport, crashed in a field in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Officials also said the teams were coordinated by one supervising commander who has not been identified, but who apparently helped select the flights and targets and orchestrated the attacks to occur at roughly the same time. The whereabouts of the commander are unknown.
The officials said they reached that conclusion after assembling information from the flights' passenger lists; pay telephone records; phoned reports from passengers aboard the hijacked flights and evidence taken from the rental car found at Logan Airport.
Robert S. Mueller III, the director of the F.B.I., said the bureau was investigating the activities of several suspected hijackers who were known to have lived for months in Florida and attended flight training school.
As of tonight, several people, whom the authorities declined to identify, had been detained on immigration violations and were being questioned.
In Massachusetts, law enforcement officials said they were investigating whether several hijackers crossed the border from Canada and flew from Portland, Me., to Boston.
At Logan Airport, F.B.I. agents and the local police seized a car that was registered in Virginia. A witness reported the car to authorities, recalling two men having an argument next to the car on Tuesday morning.
In Maine, a spokesman for Gov. Angus S. King Jr. said that the F.B.I. had determined that two suspected hijackers took an early-morning commuter flight from Portland to Logan on Tuesday, before boarding a flight that was hijacked.
At the request of the F.B.I., the local police impounded a rental car the men left at the Portland airport, according to John Ripley, Governor King's spokesman.
Early today, F.B.I. agents searched Huffman Aviation in Venice, Fla., where they believed two suspected hijackers learned to fly commuter jets last year.
Rudi Dekkers, the company's president, said that agents asked him about two former students, Marwan al-Shehhi and Mohammed Atta.
Mr. Dekkers said that both men attended his flight school from July until November 2000 for training on single- and multi-engine small jets. Mr. Dekkers said they completed the course and graduated to training for larger jets, but he did not know where they conducted that training.
''We gave the F.B.I. the files and passport copies and everything,'' Mr. Dekkers said. ''We hold them for every student.'' He added that the authorities ''suspect they had something to do with the hijackings.''
The school has conducted flight training for 20 years. Mr. Dekkers said that thousands of students from around the world attend it. ''I am mad as you are about what happened,'' he said. ''There is no way of knowing what they had in mind.''
State-owned television in Abu Dhabi reported today that two suspects connected to the flights from Logan were Wa'el Mohammad al-Shihri and Ahmad Ibrahim Ali al-Hazzouni. The network said that the pair carried Saudi passports.
The police in Coral Springs, Fla., said that F.B.I. agents also searched an apartment there late on Tuesday.
Federal authorities released a bulletin for two vehicles -- a 1989 two-door red Pontiac with license number D79 DDV or DVD, and a tan four-door Oldsmobile with license number VEP 54N.
A senior crash investigator for the National Transportation Safety Board said it would be a huge challenge to find the voice and data recorders -- the ''black boxes'' -- from the planes that hit the trade center.
First, he said, the sonic pingers that let searchers home in on boxes only function in water.
Then, he added, ''The airplanes are probably so fragmented, and with all the other debris there, that coming up with those boxes is going to be a very difficult task, assuming they even survived the blast and fire.''
A version of this article appears in print on September 13, 2001, on Page A00001 of the National edition with the headline: AFTER THE ATTACKS: THE INVESTIGATION; BIN LADEN TIE CITED. Order Reprints| Today's Paper|Subscribe
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Business|Workers Ratify U.A.W. Contracts With General Motors and Ford
Workers Ratify U.A.W. Contracts With General Motors and Ford
A General Motors plant in Orion Township, Mich. The automaker’s new union contract goes into effect on Monday.CreditCreditCarlos Osorio/Associated Press
By Mary M. Chapman
Bringing to a close a tumultuous bargaining season with American vehicle manufacturers, the United Automobile Workers ratified contracts Friday with General Motors and Ford Motor.
The agreements followed one reached in October between union workers and Fiat Chrysler, the third of the Big Three automakers.
The agreement with G.M. came nearly a month after a tentative deal covering about 52,000 workers was first reached. Ratification was delayed in part because the automaker’s skilled trades workers, about 8,500 employees in all, had rejected the agreement. (These workers in general maintain machines at auto plants, and include electricians, pipe fitters, tool makers and millwrights.) Over all, G.M. workers voted 55.4 percent in favor to 44.6 percent against, but the skilled trades members were 59.5 percent against.
After meeting with skilled trades workers, the union renewed talks with G.M. and both sides agreed to changes that protected seniority rights and some job classifications, the union said.
“Based on the fact that the majority of the U.A.W.-G.M. membership concerns about protecting the core trades classifications and seniority rights have now been met, the International Executive Board took action to formally ratify the U.A.W.-G.M. national agreement,” the U.A.W. said in a statement.
The Big Three have worked for years to lessen the number of classifications of skilled trades workers.
G.M. said in a statement that the four-year agreement was good for employees and business. “We will continue to work with our U.A.W. partners to implement the agreement, and engage our employees in improving the business and building great vehicles for our customers,” the statement said.
Hours later, but by a narrower margin, Ford workers ratified their new four-year agreement, also covering about 52,000 employees, the union announced late Friday. The pact’s fate had looked bleak leading up to Friday’s voting, as several major plants, including those in Chicago and Dearborn, Mich., had voted against the tentative agreement, according to tallies posted by U.A.W. members on social media.
Ultimately, the contract was approved by a 51.4 percent majority.
The contract calls for raises for all workers, including a path to top wages for entry-level employees, and creates or retains 8,500 jobs. Workers will receive $10,000 ratification bonuses.
The U.A.W. Ford vice president, Jimmy Settles, said in a statement: “There is no higher authority than the membership. Through a fair and democratic process U.A.W.-Ford members have delivered job security and strong economic gains for their families and communities.”
With the agreement in danger, Mr. Settles had taken the unusual step on Wednesday of holding a news conference, warning workers that the union was unlikely to get an improved deal if the first one was rejected. He also suggested that Ford could pull back plans to invest $9 billion in the United States.
John Fleming, Ford’s executive vice president for global manufacturing and labor affairs, said in a statement: “This agreement provides a good foundation for Ford Motor Company, our employees and our communities as we work together to create an even stronger business in the years ahead.”
Some Ford workers wanted more.
“In four years, the contract will be null and void, so to me it’s still a two-tier agreement with no cap on entry levels,” said Eric Truss, an employee of Ford’s Dearborn Diversified Manufacturing Plant in Dearborn who voted against the tentative pact with the automaker.
Sharon Bell, who works at a General Motors transmission plant in Warren, Mich., said she, too, had voted against the pact with G.M.
“I’m not excited about it — there’s nothing great about it for the veteran workers,” said Ms. Bell, who said she had worked for General Motors since 1975. “I stopped getting raises over 10 years ago, so you’re not doing me any favors by giving me 3 percent.”
In the case of G.M., the union defended the ability of a minority of its members to hold up ratification. “Since its inception, the U.A.W. has put in place a process to ensure that minority groups have a voice,” the union said.
The union can override a rejection by skilled trades workers, but it cannot change contract components that apply to all members.
The new contract with G.M. goes into effect on Monday. It calls for raises for all workers and ends a two-tiered pay system, although it will take a newly hired worker eight years to reach top pay rather than the three years it used to take before 2007. Workers hired after 2007 have made less than those hired before that year.
The agreement, which basically follows the pattern first set in the contract with Fiat Chrysler, also calls for 1,300 new skilled trades placements.
A version of this article appears in print on , Section B, Page 3 of the New York edition with the headline: U.A.W. Contract With General Motors Is Ratified After Delay. Order Reprints | Today’s Paper | Subscribe
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The World War I Collection
More than 100,000 New Zealanders served overseas in World War l. Over 18,000 died; at least 40,000 more were wounded. Campaigns involving Kiwis, from Gallipoli to the Western Front, were identity-forming, and the war's effects on society were deep. The World War l Collection is an evolving onscreen remembrance. Military expert Chris Pugsley writes about the collection here.
Pictorial Parade No. 161 - Exercise Powderhorn
A military exchange between New Zealand and the United Kingdom is the focus of this National Film Unit short. About 150 Kiwi soldiers head to London for Exercise Powderhorn in 1964, which includes guard duty at Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London. And they still have time to see the sights. Meanwhile a contingent from the Loyal Regiment in North Lancashire arrives in New Zealand for Exercise Te Rauparaha. They experience jungle warfare in a mock battle on the West Coast and practise mountain craft in the Southern Alps.
Memories of Service 5 - Wally Wyatt
Wally Wyatt’s first encounter with the army was as a paper boy. During World War ll he sold newspapers to soldiers at Auckland's North Head military camp. Later, after training at Papakura, he headed off to Korea as part of the 163 Battery. A photo of Wally taken at that time ended up on a 40 cent stamp, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice. Korea is sometimes called the “forgotten war.” As this interview makes clear, that’s how Wally and his comrades felt after arriving back home. There was no welcome or thanks — they just got on with their lives.
Memories of Service 1 - Les Hughes
Web, 2015 (Full Length)
in this interview, Les Hughes recalls serving in the Korean War. Hughes was an artillery gunner in 161 Battery of the Royal New Zealand Artillery. He was involved in the Battle of Kapyong, where UN troops withstood a massive Chinese attack, helping to prevent the capture of Seoul, the South Korean capital. Then aged 86, Hughes reminisces about that battle and his training back in New Zealand, the Kiwi troop’s lack of equipment, and the journey home at war's end. Some 31 Kiwi soldiers were killed in action in Korea. Hughes himself passed away on 19 February 2016.
Memories of Service 3 - Vince Pierson
When Vince Pierson’s old comrades tried to track him down, years after the Korean War, they couldn’t find him. Pierson had taken another surname when he joined up, to disguise the fact that at 19, he was underage. As a gunner attached to HQ, he was with the New Zealand artillery supporting Australian and Canadian infantry at the Battle of Kapyong. Pierson belies his 85 years with sharp recall and vivid stories of people and places. He shows as much empathy for the Koreans as for his comrades, while describing battling intense cold and stifling heat — and the other side.
Memories of Service 2 - Maurice Gasson
It’s sometimes called the forgotten war, but Korea lives bright in the mind of Maurice Gasson. Volunteering at 21, Gasson found himself on the freezing battlefields of Korea as part of an artillery battery. Poorly equipped, the Kiwi soldiers swapped bottles of whisky with their American counterparts for sleeping bags and blankets. Conditions improved, but the fighting intensified. Gasson took part in the three-day Battle of Kapyong, a key episode of the conflict. His stories are chilling and some of his experiences are reflected through his poetry.
Great War Stories 1 - Leonard Hart
This edition of Great War Stories series revisits “a candidate for the darkest day in New Zealand war history” — 12 October 1917. The Passchendaele disaster in Belgium is explored via a letter smuggled home from 23-year-old private Leonard Hart. The front was a quagmire of mud and blood where, in a catastrophic blunder, Kiwi soldiers were shelled by their own artillery fire before being caught in barbed wire, and slaughtered by enemy machine guns. Hart called it “the most appalling slaughter I’ve ever seen.” Presenter Hilary Barry also sings the opening hymn, 'Abide with Me'.
Memories of Service 1 - John Wills
John Wills joined the New Zealand Army as soon as he could when war broke out in 1939. He ended up serving in North Africa and Italy until war’s end in 1945. Now 96, Wills looks back at his time as a driver for an artillery battery. Taken prisoner and held by the Italians in Libya, he was liberated by Indian troops in time to see action at the battle of El Alamein. He was also present, behind the lines, at the brutal Battle of Cassino, north of Naples. Tales of fighting, hardship and bravery are balanced with humour.
Memories of Service 5 - Ron Childs
Ron Childs’ father had fought at Passchendaele in World War l. With another conflict looming, Ron signed up for the Territorials at age 18. A few months later war broke out, and he was in the army, guarding the entrance to Wellington Harbour with heavy artillery and searchlights. Poor health meant he never made it overseas; he spent the rest of the war on the home front. Serving in both the army and the air force, Childs was variously a gunner and dispatch rider.
Memories of Service 3 - Wayne Chester
Like many young New Zealand males during the late 1960s, Wayne Chester joined the army and headed overseas to fight in Vietnam. As a machine gunner he patrolled the jungles outside of Saigon and saw combat, facing the Viet Cong on several occasions. He recounts his experiences in the jungle, along with some close encounters with wildlife, and the altercations and laughs shared with the American contingent. He also discusses his admiration for the Vietnamese people and the Viet Cong, and the long-term physical and political effects of agent orange.
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Brunch with The Patient Zeros
Sun, July 7, 2019
Doors: 10:00 am / Show: 10:30 am (event ends at 2:30 pm)
No Cover!
The Patient Zeros
A product of Denver, Colorado, The Patient Zeros are an experimental rock three-piece, built on crafty, striking lyrics, compelling chorus lines and a signature style ranging from indie-folk to high energy grunge. Formed by life long friends and first time musical collaborators CJ Kjolhede and Joe Schramm, thebans came together to create music built on strong songwriting and rooted in experimentation, and familiar to listeners of FM radio. Shortly after releasing "Sirens Calling" in 2016, Joe and CJ were joined by bassist Michael Raymond. The group has played their brand of rock n roll in over 20 states, covering both coasts and most of middle America en route to or from their home of Denver. The group's latest release, "Born Again", captures the band's signature tense and dynamic style.
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici visits Adelante Mujeres in Forest Grove
Updated Nov 20, 2012 ; Posted Nov 20, 2012
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) reads to toddlers and preschoolers in the Adelante Mujeres early childhood education program. Andrea Castillo/Forest Grove Leader
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici,
D-Ore., swapped policy paper work for children's books Monday morning as she led a story time with preschoolers in the
early childhood education program.
Gearing up for her next legislative session in Washington, D.C., since being reelected, the congresswoman visited with leaders and students of the Forest Grove education nonprofit for low-income Latinas and their families. The students were part of the organization's unique family model that addresses education in terms of multi-generational change.
The mixed-language classroom was filled with toddlers and preschoolers painting on bark and drawing letters in trays of sand when Bonamici entered.
"Digale 'Hi,'" a teacher told the children. "Say 'Hi.'"
Perched on a tiny stool, Bonamici read two books to the children, who had gathered around her in a semi-circle.
Bridget Cooke, the organization's executive director, said she was pleased with Bonamici's willingness to engage with the Latino community. She said the visit, though short, can be a living memory that will influence Bonamici's decisions in Congress.
"I'm hoping that when she is in D.C. and there are debates about where to cut funding, she will remember the children and how eager they were to listen to her read a story," she said.
Following story time, Bonamici met with around 25 women in the adult education program for a conversation about policy issues that concern them most.
Karina Villalobos, 31, asked what Bonamici thought of immigration reform.
"There are many people like me," said Villalobos, of Cornelius. "Many doors are closed on us for the same reason."
Bonamici said she voted for
the Dream Act
, a proposal to grant legal status to undocumented immigrants brought into the country as children that was first introduced in the Senate in 2001. She said there is a great need for comprehensive immigration reform to help the country's workforce and give those already here a path to residency or citizenship.
Others asked her how to increase government support for nonprofits such as Adelante Mujeres and how she felt about the number of women currently in power.
Bonamici said her main takeaways from the conversation were the women's sincerity about the organization's benefits and the need they saw for immigration reform.
"There is so much need in our communities," she said. "Programs like this really make a difference."
Cooke said it was important for Bonamici to talk to immigrant women who are committed to their family's growth.
"They came to the U.S. because they want a better life for themselves and their children," she said, "but they also want to be a part of making this a better place."
She said having someone in a position of authority listen to their concerns meant a lot for the women who, as immigrants, are often unsure of how welcome their input is.
"I'm grateful that she took the time to meet with us," Cooke said. "It was a recognition of the importance of the Latino community in the country as well as in her district."
--Andrea Castillo
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Home People David Lametti, Canada’s new Justice Minister & Attorney General
David Lametti, Liberal MP for the Montreal riding of LaSalle–Émard– Verdun, has just inherited two of the biggest portfolios in the Canadian government.
This past January, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed Lametti, 56, minister of justice and attorney-general of Canada. Not only is he tasked with administrating and reforming the country’s justice system, he is also dealing with the fallout from the recent SNC Lavalin corruption investigation. “It’s a big job and I’m just getting up to speed on all the files,” says Lametti, who has taken over the job from Jody Wilson-Raybould after she was shuffled out of the position.
When asked about the SNC Lavalin affair, Lametti comments, “I wasn’t there when it happened so there’s not much I can say at this point. I still don’t have all the facts.” While Lametti faces some big challenges in his new gig, he says his Italian-Canadian upbringing has given him strong legs to stand on.
Lametti grew up in Port Colborne in the Niagara region of southern Ontario. A large number of Italian immigrants settled there and found work in the area’s many industrial plants. Lametti is the youngest of four boys, sons of Italian immigrants from the town of Genga in Le Marche. “My parents really sacrificed everything for us. It’s a story that you’ve heard over and over again with our community: the parents come from Italy without knowing the language or having any means, and yet work hard and seize every opportunity to advance themselves and really push their kids to go to school. This is what my parents did and it really opened up a lot of doors for us,” says the former McGill University law professor.
His parents were active members of Port Colborne’s Italian Canadian Mutual Benefit Society; he says the local Italian community was tight-knit. “Fifty per cent of my parents’ village was in Port Colborne, and you could hear the village dialect spoken around town. There were a lot of Abruzzese, Calabrese and Molisani as well,” he explains. “I always felt a strong attachment to the community.”
His upbringing was also shaped by the death of his father, who passed when Lametti was just 13. His mother was left to raise four boys on her own making ends meet by working as a caterer for the local Italian reception hall. “My mother was the dominant influence in my life. She was a strong, intelligent woman who managed to send all of us to school and get us all sistemato, which means getting us all married with a house and a career and kids. She managed to see all of that before she died, which makes me quite happy.”
Lametti says he is very proud of his Italian-Canadian upbringing and admits it has afforded him several advantages in his law career as well. “I realized that knowing Italian—a language that not everyone speaks —became critical to my career because I would get a lot of invitations to lecture at very prestigious universities in Italy simply because I was Italian-Canadian and I could speak the language. It helped me immensely, and I think my kids arerealizingitnowtoo. Allofasudden,doors open because you can speak this other language,” says the father of three.
The newly-appointed justice minister has some meaty issues to deal with in the coming months. Lametti says his priorities include a long-overdue reform of Canada’s Divorce Act, as well as Bill C-75, which makes improvements to the country’s criminal justice system. “I’d really like to see this legislation through so that our criminal justice system is faster, more efficient and more equitable,” explains Lametti. “This will help in some way to deal with the over-representation of Indigenous people in the system.”
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Home Christian Voice Monthly First Baptist Of Riverview Celebrates 125 Years, Looks Forward To Future
First Baptist Of Riverview Celebrates 125 Years, Looks Forward To Future
A lot has changed since what is now called First Baptist Church of Riverview held its first service in 1893, but one thing that has not changed over the years is the church’s commitment to influence others to become followers of Christ.
On September 8 and 9, First Baptist Riverview – located at the corner of U.S. Highway 301 South and Balm Riverview Road – will celebrate its 125th anniversary. There will be a barbecue on Saturday evening, followed by a celebration on Sunday looking back at the rich history of the church and looking forward to campus improvements so that more people can be reached with the good news of the gospel.
Earlier this year, First Baptist approved a four-phase master plan for its campus. Phase 1 will remodel the current worship center that was built in 1979 and expand the lobby and restrooms. Phase 2 will add a children’s ministry building and administrative offices. Phase 3 will build a fellowship hall/gymnasium, kitchen and student ministry loft. The final phase will add an educational building for adult LifeGroups and provide additional parking.
“We will help people discover and live out their life mission in Christ,” said SeniorPastor Jeff Knight. “We see the intentional development of our church campus as a means to this very important end.”
Tisha Hudson, whose father, Ben L. Earnest Jr., pastored the church from 1956 to 1987, said First Baptist has seen good and difficult times, but the “sweet, sweet spirit” (the title of the song that closed each service for many years) always endured.
“As we plan for the next generation of Christ followers, we are thankful for the blessing that has been ours serving this community,” said Hudson, who serves as First Baptist’s leadership development director.
First Baptist invites you to join them September 8 and 9 to celebrate what God has done and is still doing and to look forward to what is in store for the next century.
For more information about the 125th anniversary celebration, go to www.fbcriverview.org or call 677-6377.
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BCW's Randall, Meridian's Merillat lead Daily News Baseball Dream Team
ByDan Chalkchalk@mdn.net
Updated 3:23 pm EDT, Thursday, June 27, 2019
Adam Randall, Bay City Western
Bay City Western senior Adam Randall and Meridian senior Hunter Merillat delivered unforgettable baseball seasons this spring and are the Daily News Baseball Pitcher of the Year and Player of the Year, respectively.
Randall did not allow a single run -- earned or unearned -- in 47 innings pitched this season, while striking out 59 batters and walking only nine on the way to a 6-0 record.
Merillat, meanwhile, hit a whopping .500 with 47 hits, four home runs, 47 RBIs and 37 runs scored -- and slugged 20 doubles to finish with 72 in his career and break Drew Henson's 21-year-old MHSAA record.
Veteran Western coach Tim McDonald said that he'd never seen a high school pitcher put together a scoreless season of such magnitude as Randall did.
"In 27 years of coaching, I've coached some great players and great pitchers and coached against some great ones, and it's just mind-boggling what he was able to do," McDonald said of the righthanded Randall, who was an All-State First Team pick and Saginaw Valley League North MVP.
In his two no-decisions this season, Randall gave up one hit in eight innings to Fowlerville and pitched six innings against Bay City Central in an eventual win in the district semifinal.
"This year his command of his offspeed was able to get him out of some jams and (help him) put together a streak like that," McDonald said.
Randall finished 18-1 over three years with Western and always faced the top teams.
"'Competitive' is one of the first words I would use (to describe him). He's not afraid of the big moment," McDonald said. "He was just always ready when it was his time and we needed him.
"I think he would give credit to his defense, and Nick Dardas was a trustworthy catcher for him," McDonald added.
Randall is committed to play baseball at Hillsborough College in Florida.
Meridian coach Mark Novak's praise of Merillat was just as effusive as that of McDonald for Randall.
"In 32 years of coaching, he's one of the best baseball players I've ever had," Novak enthused of his four-year varsity starter, who will play for Saginaw Valley State. "Any position I would have put him at, he would have been my best player."
As a case in point, Merillat was a First Team All-State catcher this season after earning the same honors as a pitcher last season.
On top of his great hitting numbers, Merillat was 10-2 with 111 strikeouts and a 0.64 ERA on the mound this year. He was selected for the MHSBCA All-Star Game.
"He's very gifted but (he also worked very hard)," Novak said of Merillat, a three-sport athlete. "He went above and beyond what you asked him to do."
In addition to his athletic success, Merillat is just someone who connects with people and makes them feel good, the coach explained.
"He helps work with the younger kids in our youth program. He helps in our Challenger League," Novak said. "He's the kind of person that is good with kids, with adults, with athletes, with non-athletes."
Joining Randall as Dream Team pitchers are Midland High senior Jeff Landis, Beaverton junior Jarrett Inscho and Beaverton senior Drew Grove.
Landis, thrust into the role of the Chemics' No. 1 pitcher this season, went 7-2 with a 1.38 ERA over 61 innings. On top of that, he hit .400 with four home runs and 26 RBIs.
"His leadership on the pitching mound was invaluable to our team's success," Midland coach Eric Albright said. "Jeff led our team in hitting and all power numbers. Opponents had to pay attention to when his spot in the batting order was due up. He does not get enough credit for his defense at first base."
Landis was an All-SVL, All-District and All-Region pick and will play baseball at Hillsdale College. He was selected for the MHSBCA All-Star Game.
Inscho was instrumental in Beaverton's run to Jack Pine, district and regional titles this season.
He went 12-1 with a 0.70 ERA and 85 strikeouts in 70 innings, and hit .388 with 34 RBIs.
"Jarrett was our No. 1 pitcher (and) he usually faced the other team's best pitcher," Beavers' coach Scott Wicke said. "He led the team in innings (pitched), (strikeouts) and wins. He did a great job at third base."
Inscho earned All-Jack Pine honors as a pitcher for the second straight year.
Likewise, Grove was lights-out on the mound for the Beavers with an 11-0 record, a 0.26 ERA and 58 strikeouts. He allowed only two earned runs in 55 innings.
"He was a big surprise on the mound and a main reason we were successful this year," Wicke said. "He played seven different positions on the field, and very rarely did he end the game in the position that he started in."
Grove was an All-Jack Pine outfielder and All-District pitcher.
The Dream Team infielders are Bullock Creek senior Caleb Buda, Dow High junior Shane Juday, Gladwin senior Damien Leddy, Midland junior Griffin Clark, Midland sophomore Al Money and Coleman senior Spencer Pnacek.
Buda hit .337 with a .476 on-base percentage as the Lancers' leadoff hitter. He scored 31 runs and drove in 16.
"He was one of our team leaders with a great attitude and a passion for playing the game," Creek coach Scott Madill said. "Caleb was a terrific middle infielder; he made four errors for the entire season."
Buda made All-Tri-Valley for a second straight year and All-District.
Juday hit .417 with 25 RBIs and 33 runs scored, and had a .950 fielding percentage for a Dow team that won its first district title in 12 years.
"With his combination of offensive and defensive skills, he is a very valuable player for our team. Shane not only makes the routine play, but he made several outstanding plays to keep scoring for our opponents to a minimum," Dow coach Rich Juday said.
Juday made All-SVL and All-District.
Leddy hit .478 with four homers and 26 RBIs and earned All-Jack Pine and All-District honors.
"Damien was the heartbeat of our team. He is a great baseball player who made our team very good," Gladwin coach Troy Gary said.
Clark led the Chemics with a .413 average, 13 doubles and 34 RBIs.
"Griffin proved to be a dangerous hitter in the middle of our lineup," Albright said. "He led our team in doubles and was a solid defender at second base."
Clark made All-SVL and All-District.
Money hit .391 and tied for the team lead with 32 runs scored. He also went 7-2 with a 1.84 ERA on the mound.
"Al was perhaps our most consistent hitter in the lineup. He anchored our infield defense (at third base) and battled against our league's toughest opponents on the pitcher's mound," Albright said.
Pnacek, a shortstop/pitcher and four-year varsity player, batted .380 as the Comets' leadoff hitter with 17 stolen bases and earned All-Mid-State honors.
"Spencer was not only a leader on the baseball team, (but) he was a leader in the classroom as a valedictorian," Coleman coach Jason Germain said. "Spencer was like having an assistant coach on the field."
Western senior Nick Dardas joins Merillat as a Dream Team catcher.
Dardas, a four-year starter who play for Central Michigan, hit .337 with a .517 on-base percentage, earned All-SVL, All-District and All-Region multiple times and was chosen for the MHSBCA All-Star Game.
"At catcher that's pretty rare to have a four-year starter. But he was pretty mature and had a high baseball IQ, even going back to his freshman year," McDonald said.
Dardas made Second Team All-State.
The Dream Team outfielders are Bullock Creek junior Derek Beougher, Dow juniors Avain Rivera and Nick Parker, Meridian senior Bryce Crowder and Freeland junior Tyler McLaren.
Beougher hit a team-high .419 with a .465 OBP and 22 RBIs. He made All-TVC as an outfielder after making it as a pitcher last year.
"He had a great year considering he was fairly limited from January through the first few weeks of April due to a basketball injury," Madill said. "He pitched a no-hitter against No. 2 Swan Valley."
Rivera hit .413 with 39 RBIs and had a .935 fielding percentage. He made All-SVL and All-District.
"Avain has been a three-year starter at the varsity level and is not only a great offensive player, but had four assists from the outfield as well," Rich Juday said. "He batted fourth in our lineup and is a key returner for our program next year."
Parker hit .411 batting leadoff and led the team with 42 runs, 44 hits and 10 stolen bases. He made All-SVL and All-District.
"He was voted as Rookie of the Year (for our team)," Juday said. "As the leadoff hitter, Nick is a key returner for our program next year."
Crowder hit .396 with 36 RBIs, 40 hits and 12 steals, and went 6-3 with a 2.83 ERA on the mound.
"Over his three years on varsity, he hit nearly .400 for his career," Novak said. "He rarely struck out (and) a lot of his hits were with two strikes or with two outs."
Crowder made All-Jack Pine and All-District.
McLaren hit .459 with 51 hits and 24 RBIs, earning All-TVC and All-District honors.
"Tyler will do whatever it takes to help the team be successful, as he played any position we asked," Freeland coach Pete Duley said. "He works very hard to improve his skills and leads by example."
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Open books: how investments in financial intermediaries can be transparent and why they should be
Development finance institutions have not extended openness and transparency to high-risk projects financed through their financial intermediary clients. Oxfam has outlined a suggested framework, Open Books for High-Risk Financing, which proposes a set of principles to systematize and enhance disclosure in financial intermediary lending.
Three years after the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reliable information on how companies are working to contribute to the SDGs remains sparse. This paper uses five general themes (prioritization; integration; ambition; human rights and gender equality; and reporting) to review the SDG engagement of 76 of the world’s largest companies.
Contract Disclosure Survey 2018
In most countries, subsoil oil, gas and mining resources are the property of citizens and are managed on their behalf by governments. Oxfam believes that citizens have a right to know the full terms under which oil, gas and mineral resources are developed and sold, to enable them to assess whether the public benefits claimed are likely to become reality.
Transparency is more than dollars and cents
Transparency in international aid is not just about fulfilling a requirement based on people’s right to access information, but also about making aid more effective. Based on interviews conducted in Sierra Leone and Liberia, this research looks at the information needed by in-country development stakeholders with an emphasis on accountability actors.
Oil, gas and mining transparency initiative facing crisis of relevance and legitimacy: Oxfam
Oxfam raised the alarm today that a leading global transparency initiative for the oil, gas and mining sector faces a crisis of relevance and legitimacy. As the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) meets for its Global Conference in Lima, Peru this week, Oxfam calls on the EITI Board and stakeholders to regain its position as a leader in reforming the industry.
Ebola funds impossible to track
Six months after the International Conference on Ebola Recovery in New York, at least $1.9 billion worth of promised funds have not been delivered and scant information is available about the remaining $3.9 billion. Global leaders are failing to honor their promises to communities devastated by Ebola in West Africa as $5.8 billion of pledged recovery funds proving almost impossible to track.
Large-scale tax avoidance by Starbucks & Fiat: European Union must now act on tax dodging
Oxfam welcomes today’s decision by the European Commission that Fiat and Starbucks were receiving unfair state aid.
Oxfam Reaction to David Cameron calls for G7 to clamp down on corruption
Responding to David Cameron’s call for a global crackdown on corruption by G7 leaders meeting in Germany for their annual summit this weekend, Jorn Kalinksi, Oxfam G7 spokesperson sai
Oxfam verdict on the World Bank/IMF Spring meetings
At the close of the 2015 Spring meetings, Oxfam reacts to the summary of the event.
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Behind the Scenes at the Museum: The New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester
Written by: Thomas Hearing
The New Walk Museum opened in 1849 as one of the first municipal museums in the UK following the Museum Act 1845, which gave town boroughs the power to establish museums funded by local council tax. Joseph Hansom, creator of the eponymous taxicab, designed the original museum building that forms the core of the present museum on Leicester’s New Walk promenade, between Victoria Park and the city centre.
The founding collection of the New Walk Museum comprised some several thousand curios amassed by members of the Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society (LLPS) with whom the Museum has maintained a strong connection. The collections of the New Walk Museum & Art Gallery (now combined) have grown in scope and size since 1849, now boasting an eclectic suite of exhibitions including the (Richard) Attenborough Collection of Picasso ceramics, a newly refurbished Egyptian Gallery, and an exhibition of German Expressionism.
Of principal interest to our community is the Natural Sciences Collection which currently comprises upwards of 60,000 geological specimens, the majority of which (c.38,000) are palaeontological, alongside about 160,000 zoological specimens. According to the Curator of Natural Sciences, Dr Mark Evans, this is reflected in the “unashamedly palaeontological” displays of the Dinosaur Gallery which was opened in September 2011 by Sir David Attenborough.
The centrepiece of the Dinosaur Gallery is the ‘Rutland Dinosaur’ Cetiosaurus oxoniensis, one of the most complete British sauropods. Discovered in 1968 in an active quarry in Rutland, northeast of Leicestershire, the fossil had been dug out by the time museum staff arrived on scene and was found residing in a corner of the quarry! This ancient giant, now reconstructed using a combination of fossil and replica bones, presides over the goings-on of the gallery.
A clear Jurassic theme runs through the Dinosaur Gallery, with a focus on local specimens. Alongside a new Gloucestershire plesiosaur, which found itself the subject of Mark’s PhD research, are displays of the Museum’s Hettangian (Early Jurassic) Barrow-upon-Soar and Callovian (Mid Jurassic) Oxford Clay collections.
The first of these collections comes from the mid-19th Century lime pits around Barrow-upon-Soar, ten miles north of Leicester. This includes the ‘Barrow Kipper’ – a five metre long rhomaleosaurid plesiosaur – discovered in 1851 and still under taxonomic study. The ‘Kipper’ has been in the possession of the New Walk Museum on display, much as it is now, since the 1850s. Whilst this impressive display has survived the test of time, the Victorian preparatory techniques leave something to be desired. The wall-mounted skull is a cast, with the original occupying an adjacent display cabinet where careful use of a mirror demonstrates the beautifully chiselled underside of the skull. Rock and bone were indiscriminately planed-off in the 1850s to create a flush surface for mounting the specimen. The eagle-eyed observer will also see pits left by six inch nails, originally (we must assume) used to prevent the ‘Kipper’ making a break for it! However, this is a nonetheless stunning fossil and an interesting study in how (or how not) to prepare palaeontological specimens. As in life, as on display, this plesiosaur shares its environment with articulated ichthyosaur specimens, complete with body-outlines preserved, and various invertebrates and fishes. These fish include the holotype, and indeed only specimen, of the diminutive Browneichthys, discovered by and named for the persistent collector and 19th Century New Walk curator, Montagu Browne.
Surveying the Dinosaur Gallery from above is Leedsichthys – a c. 9 m long pachycormid fish from the Middle Jurassic Oxford Clay Formation. This collection has a rather unusual display, whereby the often fragmentary vertebrate fossils are contextualised in metal frame outlines that form the basis for fleshed-out model reconstructions. These models were themselves used to create an animated interactive display where the Jurassic seas are brought to life with creatures swimming right over your head.
Despite the name, the Dinosaur Gallery is not restricted to the Mesozoic Era. Perhaps the most famous specimen in the Natural Sciences collection is the holotype of Charnia masoni – the first identified Precambrian macrofossil. Brought to scientific attention in 1957, Charnia has been on near-continuous display in the Museum since January 1958. Alongside the holotype are two wall-mounted casts of spectacular Charnwood Forest Ediacaran fossil surfaces, on loan from the British Geological Survey (BGS), which give a sense of the difficulties of studying these organisms, but also of how rewarding that work can be.
The ‘lab space’ of the Dinosaur Gallery displays items from the geological side of the collection, displayed as a suite of samples just unpacked after a 19th Century expedition. Rocks and minerals sit atop packing crates amongst old museum desks, gazed down upon in sightless curiosity by the ‘Bone Zone’s’ articulated skeletons. In this lab space you can try your hand at microscopy and discover plate tectonics with a seismometer provided by the BGS and LLPS. For the kids jumping up and down, testing their seismic impact, the seismometer provides boundless entertainment, or the feeling of the coming apocalypse if you happen to be studying ice age fossils in the basement collections room below!
Among the currently unseen treasures in these basement collection rooms are many more marine reptiles, the skeleton of the wingless moa alongside many ice age fossils. Although the majority of the collections remain out of sight, the New Walk Museum hosts monthly “fossil in focus” events to bring some of these specimens out of the dark. Most recently, the bones of the giant pachycormid Leedsichthys were out on show, and before that the focus turned to a suite of large-antlered ice age deer fossils not seen since 1982. Local libraries also benefit from temporary displays on loan from the Museum, including the current “ay up me duck” suite of waterfowl that brings together local dialect and natural history at the New Parks Library.
The entrance of the New Walk Museum and Art Gallery is currently being redeveloped to improve accessibility, with work on a new ammonite-inspired staircase due to be completed in mid-May 2017, and in June the Dinosaur Gallery will play host to the icebreaker reception of the Progressive Palaeontology meeting. The New Walk Museum has successfully navigated the sometimes bumpy road followed by municipal museums by reinventing itself over the years, and it keeps its place as an important repository of British palaeontological collections, especially those from the English midlands.
Thomas Hearing - University of Leicester
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Kevin Conroy won't voice Batman in Arkham Origins
By PCGamer 2013-04-30T00:13:55.119Z
If the voice of Batman in the first two Arkham games sounded familiar to you, that's because they were provided by Kevin Conroy, easily the most recognizable actor to portray the animated version of the caped crusader. Best known for the '90s Batman: The Animated Series, Conroy's veteran vocals will be absent from Arkham Origins, trusted source Batman News reports.
WB Games Montreal reportedly told South Africa's NAG Magazine that due to Origins being set early in the dark knight's career, they decided to go with a younger-sounding actor. We're not sure who that is yet, but I can tell you that I never got called back about the tape I sent of me standing on a rooftop in front of some lightning growling, "I am vengeance! I am the night!" There's also no word on whether Mark Hamill will be reprising his role as The Joker, after he famously said Arkham City would be his last performance as the legendary villain.
We do, however, have some things to say on what the new Arkham game will have (multiplayer, specifically), and what we hope it will have .
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Practice those infinites as Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is now available on Steam
Following its period of console exclusivity, cult classic Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is now available for the first time on PC. Bringing together the forces of Marvel Comics and Capcom’s extensive back catalogue of characters, this three versus three fighter is still one of the most frantic fighting games out there at the moment.
If you’re looking for high intensity multiplayer, check out these PC multiplayer games.
Currently undergoing quite the community renaissance, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is thriving at the moment, with its current gen console and PC release reviving interest in a fighter that was teetering on the edge of extinction. Unlike a game like Mortal Kombat or Street Fighter, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 has teams of three characters squaring off, with players calling in assists and tagging in teammates to continue combos.
This PC release of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 comes with all the DLC from the original console version, alongside a digital version of the Marvel vs. Capcom: Official Complete Works artbook. The only piece of DLC that does not come with this rerelease is one of Magneto’s alternate costumes, which had to be removed from sale due to it looking too much like the regalia of King Juan Carlos of Spain.
The main question for this PC port of Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is how well the netcode will fare, compared to the current and previous gen versions. With the PS4’s netcode being worse than expected, Marvel-heads are hoping that the PC version will actually have stable netcode for online matches.
With mod support now being a reality with this port and Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 getting a last hurrah at many huge fighting game tournaments like this year’s Evo, this is the best time to give Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom a shot. It should give you a decent grounding in the Versus series, ahead of the release of Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite at the end of 2017.
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is now available on Steam for $29.99/£19.99.
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Reading Guide
The Famished Road
By Ben Okri
Category: Literary Fiction
About The Famished Road
In the decade since it won the Booker Prize, Ben Okri’s Famished Road has become a classic. Like Salman Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children or Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude, it combines brilliant narrative technique with a fresh vision to create an essential work of world literature.
The narrator, Azaro, is an abiku, a spirit child, who in the Yoruba tradition of Nigeria exists between life and death. The life he foresees for himself and the tale he tells is full of sadness and tragedy, but inexplicably he is born with a smile on his face. Nearly called back to the land of the dead, he is resurrected. But in their efforts to save their child, Azaro’s loving parents are made destitute. The tension between the land of the living, with its violence and political struggles, and the temptations of the carefree kingdom of the spirits propels this latter-day Lazarus’s story.
About Ben Okri
Ben Okri was born in Lagos, Nigeria. He lives in London.
Published by Anchor
May 01, 1993 | 512 Pages | 5-3/16 x 8 | ISBN 9780385425131
People Who Read The Famished Road Also Read
“A dazzling achievement for any writer in any language.”
–Henry Louis Gates, Jr., The New York Times Book Review
“A mesmerizing vision of modern Nigeria, seen through the eyes of a peculiarly sentient child…. The Famished Road is a quintessential African novel.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer
“A stunning work, suspenseful and haunting, the product of one of the lushest imaginations on record.”—The Plain Dealer
“A masterpiece if one ever existed.”
“Dazzling, hypnotic…a true feast for the word hungry.”
Man Booker Prize WINNER 1991
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Praise for new strategy to prevent radicalisation in Peterborough
The committee discussing the report
Published: 10:13 Thursday 04 July 2019
A new strategy to prevent radicalisation in Peterborough has been praised.
Members of the Crime & Disorder Scrutiny Committee listened on Monday to Rob Hill, assistant director for public protection.
Mr Hill said: “With the introduction of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015, all authorities have been instructed to have due regard for the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism, or for them supporting terrorist activities.
“Accordingly, the city council has put in place a ‘Prevent’ strategy which, working with other agencies across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire, aims to recognise the signs that may lead to terrorism, or the support of terrorist activities, and prevent them as soon as possible.
“The report you have before you identifies the priorities that we feel will help scrutinise this issue thereby keeping our communities safe, in particular for the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.”
Cllr Ray Bisby said: “I wholly endorse this strategy and hope that any project that safeguards children from potential terrorist activities should be supported, as well as the diverse cultural communities that we have here in Peterborough.”
Chairman Cllr Nigel Simons echoed his support: “I think this is a very worthwhile strategy, and working with the many security and other agencies involved the emergency services and others, this can only help to keep Peterborough a safer place to live.”
The strategy can be read on the council’s website.
Peterborough motorists receive £400k in parking fines
Several complaints made against Peterborough city councillors
Body found at Peterborough park
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Sie sind hier: Awards
Awards received by our office
TU Berlin wins alumni award
Alumni Program and Career Service of TU Berlin were presented with the first prize in the "Premium D-A-CH" 2014 – competition. The organizing alumni-clubs.net (acn) honored their successful cooperative concept. The award includes a prize money of 10,000 euros and was presened during the 19th acn conference which took place at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen on May 9, 2014. TU Berlin's concept is based on close cooperation between alumni and career service departments and has achieved substantial success with its university-wide strategy for several years.
Award "Press Office of the Year" 2013
The Association of German Press Officers has pronounced TU Berlin's Office for Press, Public Relations and Alumni "Press Office of the Year" 2013. The award was presented at the public "Speakers' Night" on September 26, 2013 at Friedrichsstadtpalast Berlin in the presence of 1600 press officers from all over Germany. The Association of German Press Officers is the biggest association in the field of communications and public relations in Germany.
Badge of honour in gold for Dr. Kristina R. Zerges
Dr. Kristina R. Zerges, long-time head of the Public Relations and Public Information Office as well as spokesperson for the TU Berlin, was awarded the university's badge of honour in gold in March 2010. With this, the president of the TU Berlin, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Kurt Kutzler, recognized her achievements for university public relations and science communication.
Prize for academic communication 2007
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The TU Berlin website ranks among the three best internet sites of German universities
© TU Berlin
The TU Berlin website www.tu-berlin.de is one of the three best German university internet sites. At a ceremony held in Berlin in November 2007, the publishing house "Die Zeit", the German Rector's Conference and the Robert Bosch-Foundation recognized the TU Berlin Office for Press, Public Relations and Alumni as one of the runners-up for the "Prize for academic communication 2007 - best website". Our online editorial staff manages the central web pages of the TU Berlin as well as the online services of the PR Office itself.
Press release No. 304, 27 November 2007 (only in German)
Printed publications by TU Berlin
In November of 2005, the TU's Office for Press, Public Relations and Alumni received a distinguished award for its target group specific and professional publishing concepts. In the context of this competition we were granted first prize for the "best publishing concept of any German university". The competition was sponsored by the weekly newspaper "Die Zeit", the German Rector's Conference and the Robert Bosch-Foundation. The prize money amounted to 10,000 euros.
Online PR and Alumni Networks
Even as early as 2001, the TU Berlin received the highest ranking for its PR internet services from among the 324 online services of German universities that were competing. Our concept for providing services to our German alumni also placed in the top ten in the 2001 nation-wide competition "Alumni Networks", which was sponsored by the Stifterverband (Association of German foundations).
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The larger meaning of Trump's atrocious migrant detention centers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics can add one more to the unemployment count — that being John Sanders, the Customs and Border Protection agency's acting commissioner. What a damn shame. He was doing such a capital job, for which any true-believing fascist would gladly write him a letter of recommendation.
Sanders' resignation came amid reports that 100 Central American children have been re-sentenced to Trump's Konzentrationslager in Clint, Texas. There they'll enjoy luscious accommodations of extraordinarily close quarters — claustrophobiacs need not apply — and of course they'll want to bring their own bathtub, clothing that's been washed at least once this year, and, well, food.
In a separate Times article — infamous by now — a visit to the Clint facility by a team of lawyers produced reports that justify what some might mistake as this post's opening lightheartedness of exceptionally poor taste. Because — "Children as young as 7 and 8, many of them wearing clothes caked with snot and tears are caring for infants they’ve just met," related the lawyers, via the Times. "Toddlers without diapers are relieving themselves in their pants. Teenage mothers are wearing clothes stained with breast milk."
Most of the youthful inmates haven't showered or washed their clothes since arriving in Clint. "They have no access to toothbrushes, toothpaste or soap." Said Columbia Law School's facility-visiting director of the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic, Elora Mukherjee, "There is a stench. The overwhelming majority of children have not bathed since they crossed the border." (Even "the Taliban gave me toothpaste and soap," tweeted journalist and former captive David Rohde.)
Guards, it was further reported, wear "face masks to protect themselves from the unsanitary conditions." They also — I kid you not — pack weapons, presumably to protect themselves from savage 3-year-olds who could pounce and viciously attack any minute.
A Justice Department lawyer has claimed before a U.S. Court of Appeals that the government was free to deprive the children of soap and toothbrushes, and to furnish them with nothing but a concrete floor, intensely lit throughout the night, on which to sleep.
Last, Trump has denied, in customary form, any knowledge of John Sanders as well as his gross mismanagement of the Customs and Border "Protection" agency. "I didn’t speak to him. I don’t think I’ve ever spoken to him actually. We have some very good people running it," he said. "And, you know, I don’t know anything about it. I hear he’s a very good man, a good person. I don’t know him. I don’t think I ever spoke to him."
Virtually every day, Donald Tump does something that stains the once-dignified character of the United States. Only then does he claim ignorance; he's the Sergeant Schultz of the American presidency. Meanwhile, one might think that his Christian, church-going base would recheck the Scriptures — upon which they rely for personal guidance (and that should tell you something about their inability to independently arrive at a wholesome system of ethics) — and thereby discover the towering discrepancy between malign Trumpism and benevolent Christianity. But, perhaps benevolent Christianity is simply a commonly presumed thing of the past. If it isn't, Trump's base is working hard to make it one.
The Trump-Sanders Affair is about far more than a Christianity-forsaken detention facility in Clint, Texas.
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2nd World Congress on
Psychiatry and Psychological Syndromes
Theme: Towards better Psychiatric Health
OCM for Psychiatry Congress Series Conferences
Organizing Committee - World Mental Health 2019
Sam Vaknin
Professor of Psychology
Southern Federal University Rostov-on-Don
Biography Research Interest
Sam Vaknin is Visiting Professor of Psychology, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia and Professor of Finance and Psychology in CIAPS (Centre for International Advanced and Professional Studies). Sam Vaknin is the author of Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited and other books about personality disorders. His work is cited in hundreds of books and dozens of academic papers. He spent the past 6 years developing Cold Therapy: a treatment modality for Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Over the years, with dozens of volunteers, he found that it was effective with clients suffering from a major depressive episode as well.
Muralidhar L. Hegde
Institute for Academic Medicine Houston Methodist Research Institute
Muralidhar L. Hegde (born October 09, 1977 in Kumta, India) is a neuroscientist and Associate Professor (term tenured) at Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston Texas. He previously held faculty position at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Hegde is recognized as one of the top young researchers in the field of Metal Toxicity and Oxidative Genome Damage Repair Deficits in Neurodegenerative Diseases, e.g., Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease. Hegde received his Masters degree in Biochemistry from Karnatak University, India with two gold medals, and doctorate-PhD in Neurochemistry from CFTRI, Mysore, India, during which he performed research in Max-Planck Institute of Biophysical Chemistry, Gottingen, Germany as a DST-DAAD visiting fellow. He then received prestigious postdoctoral fellowship from American Parkinson's Disease Association in the laboratory of Dr. Sankar Mitra at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Here he laid the foundation for his exciting research area of genome damage repair in brain diseases.
Genome damage and the mechanism of their repair (deficiencies) in human neurodegenerative disease.
Hazem M. Kamal AbouAgwa
Healthcare Management Executive
The American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology
Hazem is an experienced Healthcare Executive with solid history of success in new and existing Healthcare and Pharmaceutical industries with an extensive background in sales and marketing, team building, leadership, strategic planning and analysis. Strong ability to build and lead teams that meet and exceed designated goals and expectations and highly adept at developing and implementing programmes and initiatives that promote brand awareness and increase revenues. Hazem has demonstrated skills in managing projects from concept to completion ensuring on-time, on-budget, and on-target results. Hazem holds a bachelor degree of pharmaceuticals sciences from Cairo University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration, MBA, from University of Strathclyde Business School, Scotland, UK. Additionally, he has obtained his international certificate in Operations Management, Certified Business Operations Professional, accredited by International Academy of Business and Financial Management (IABFM). In addition to various academic education and certifications by reputable institutions, lastly the Middle East Healthcare Leadership Program by INSEAD. After working as a pharmacist for two years, Hazem started his career in the field of pharmaceutical sales and marketing for 11 years with multinational pharmaceutical companies, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), UCB Pharma and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) across Egypt, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates with a successful track record of achievements. It was in 2013 when Hazem joined the American Center Group, the first specialized group in Mental Health and Neuroscience in UAE, as Training and Marketing Director and quickly he moved up the ranks to be the Director of Operations, and eventually taking control of this umbrella organization for its seven facilities across United Arab Emirates, American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology, American Center Pharmacy, American Center for Special Abilities and Boston Dental Center, as the Chief Operating Officer (COO). where he progressed in his career path at the American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology to be the and then their Chief Operating Officer. During those years, the group has spearheaded the development of new facilities, expanded through business communities across various industry sectors: aviation, healthcare, education and banking. Additionally, Hazem has managed various projects including, HIS Re-engineering, ISO Quality System Certification and establishment of new facilities. Mr. Kamal was the force behind the group efforts to become a leader in Corporate Wellness, and awarded in 2018 as the Corporate Wellness partner of the Year, by Daman, The National Health Insurance Company in UAE.
Psychology and mental health
Hanumanthachar Joshi
Sarada Vilas College of Pharmacy, India
Dr. Karichedu Joshi Hanumanthachar born on 5th march 1975 at Bellary , completed his doctorate from Guru jabmheshwar University of science and technology, Hisar, Haryana, India. His research interests are neuroscience, behavioral psychopharmacology, herbal psychotropics, standardization of phytopharmaceuticals, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Published more than 136 research papers in scientific journals and presented in various national and international conferences. He has published number of general articles on traditional medicine, Ayurveda rasayanas and phytomedicine. Editorial board member for international and national journals. Recognized as the most valuable reviewer by Lancet, BJPR, neuroscience journal. Reviewer for 43 international and national journals, scientific boards, Viz. Alzheimer’s disease international, UK, Alzheimer’s Association, USA, USA-ISRAEL Bi-national Science Foundation, Israel, etc. Received Sanshodhana deekshit award, young scientist award, young investigator scholarship award, travel grant/ fellowship awards from National institute of health, National institute of aging, Alzheimer’s association, USA, Alzheimer’s drug discovery foundation, UK, International brain research organization, Geneva, etc. Received 6 best research paper awards at international / national conferences. Authored three books on management and treatment of behavior disorders, MCQs for medical and pharmacy students, microbiology and biotechnology. Resource person for various conferences, symposiums, workshops, in India and abroad. Former Visiting faculty, Frankfurt University, Germany , Chicago state university, Governor’s university, USA , Has worked as research associate, Cadila health care ltd., Ahmedabad. He is currently working as professor and principal, Sarada Vilas College of Pharmacy, Mysore . Countries visited – USA , Germany , Gulf, Hong Kong , Nepal, Spain, canada . He is married to Dr. Sandhya who is a professor and an active researcher in medical data mining. They are blessed with a son Mr. Anirudh. His hobbies include medical astrology, classical music, and sports.
Traditional Medicine, Ayurveda, Herbal Psychotropics, Preclinical drug development, Pharmaceutical biotechnology
Charlotte Siya
Valor Mental Health Foundation
Francistown
Charlotte K. Siya Charlotte Siya was born in Francistown Botswana, the first child of a single mother. She was raised in Francistown where she attended primary school through to senior secondary school in public schools. After high school she briefly studied in China. In 2013 she fell pregnant and stayed home to have her baby. Charlotte then decided to change career paths by enrolling in Botho University to study Accounts and be close to her infant daughter. In 2014 her long-term relationship with the father of her daughter came to an abrupt end which triggered psychological breakdown leading to her diagnosis with Bipolar I. It is then that her path in Mental Health awareness and advocacy began. Charlotte comes from a family of open minded cultural people but they had misconceptions about mental illness like most people do. So, when she was diagnosed with Bipolar, they struggled to understand and accept the situation. This on its own put a strain on the family and Charlotte. With time and patience, Charlotte educated them as she learned about her condition and the family rallied around her. Though she was accepted for her condition at home, she became acutely aware of the myriad of misconceptions the community has about mental illnesses during interactions with other people living with similar conditions. So, she set out to educate herself and those around her about mental health for the betterment of society. In May 2017, Charlotte decided to start an NGO with the mission to educate the public, help the mentally ill community and raise awareness on Mental Health; a significant but egregiously overlooked matter affecting us all. May 30th 2017 is when Charlotte chaired the first meeting of Valor Mental Health Foundation, a date chosen intentionally to coincide with her birthday. Since then she has been joined by other young people passionate about volunteering and helping others in the pursuit of a better society.
Kadhim Alabady
Public Health Senior Specialist
Dr. Kadhim Alabady is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (FRCP – Glasgow). Hold a Doctorate degree in Public Health and Epidemiology, Master degree in Clinical Epidemiology (MSc), Master degree in Public Health (MPH), all from The Netherlands Universities with broad experience driving Research and Development (R&D) strategies and operations.
Epidemology
Organizing Committee - Stress 2019
Andrew Mendonsa
California School of Professional Psychology
For over a decade, Dr. Mendonsa has provided treatment and assessment to forensic populations. He has provided care in settings including state and federal prisons, jails, outpatient clinics, state hospitals and private practice. He is a licensed California psychologist specializing in clinical and forensic psychology and has been involved in high-profile legal cases. Dr. Mendonsa’s training outreach has included community and clinical supervision presentations aimed at educating professionals on forensic and clinical topics and interventions. He is commonly featured on local and national media outlets discussing substance abuse and forensic self-care topics. He currently serves as a Regional Director for a large, well-established California forensic agency, Sharper Future, and in that role oversees mental health contracts in two large California regions. Dr. Mendonsa is responsible for the treatment and Containment Team Model adherence of almost 700 state-mandated parolees. He supervises professional, intern and student-level staff. He has presented a variety of topics at local, regional, state and national conferences.
Forensic Psychologist, Psychologist, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Stress Therapies, Phobia and its Treatment, Mental Health.
Deputy Regional Director
Mr. Wakefield has provided evaluation and treatment to clinical and forensic populations for the past several years. He has provided care in various settings including hospitals, jails, inpatient units and outpatient clinics. He is licensed in California as a Marriage and Family Therapist. He is employed as a Deputy Regional Director with Sharper Future where he oversees the day-to-day forensic assessment and treatment operations in the Central and Northern California Regions. Mr. Wakefield works within the Containment Team Model in California to deliver innovative and evidence-based interventions to various populations. He is a state certified Trainer for the LS/CMI. He has been featured on national podcasts speaking on forensic, mental health, and substance abuse topics. He has conducted presentations on topics including law and ethics, clinical supervision, forensic assessment, psychopathy and self-care for various law enforcement agencies, universities and both private and public organizations.
C.P Abdolrasoul Aleezaadeh
Brooklyn Central University
Prof. Dr. C.P Abdolrasoul Aleezaadeh completed his Post Doctorate in (Psychology) at Approach of: Applied Clinical Cognitive Neuropsychology from USA. Prof. Dr. Aleezaadeh Completed his PhD Degrees in Psychology at the USA. He completed his master's Degree in Clinical Psychology at I. R. of the IRAN and bachelor's Degree in General Psychology at I. R. of the IRAN. He is Full Expert International Faculty Professorship Member in the Brooklyn Central University, the USA, Associate Expert International Faculty Professorship Member in the University of Pacific Albion, the USA and, Associate Expert International Faculty Professorship Member in the Green Lake (GreenLake) University, the USA. Now he is working as an Assistant Professor at P.N.U and, U.A.S.T Universities; I.R. of IRAN.
Cognitive Sciences, Cognitive Neurosciences, Neuroimaging, Applied Clinical Neuropsychology, Brain ( Cranial ) Imaging, Traditional Medicine, Homeopathic Medicine and, Combination of Medical And, Psychological trends for eradicating illnesses / sicknesses, Psychology, Cognitive Neuropsychology/Neurosciences
Jaime Senabre
University of Alicante
Jaime Senabre. Degree in Psychology and Master in Psychopathology and Health. He did doctoral studies in the Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment of the UNED, related to Stress and the Immune System, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Moobing. Chief of Brigade in the Forest Fire Service of the Generalitat Valenciana, with more than 20 years of experience. With multidisciplinary training at the Master's level in areas such as: Occupational Health and Safety, Emergency Management, Sport Psychology, Human Resources Management, Mediation, Conflict Resolution and Coaching. Postgraduate in Environmental Consulting and Criminology. As a psychologist, he collaborates with several companies and institutions in the area of training in Psychology in Emergencies and Human Resources management. He is Professor at the University of Valencia in the Master in "Intervention and operational coordination in emergencies and catastrophes" and Diploma of University Specialization in "Instructor in Emergency Operations Services", among others. He is Director and President of the International Scientific-Professional Committee of the National Symposium on Forest Fires (SINIF). He has given numerous conferences at international level and has been part of the Organizing Committee of several International Congresses. He is part of the Editorial Board of several international scientific journals. He has published numerous articles on forest fires, stress, psychosocial risks and emotional trauma, mainly in relation to emergency services and natural disasters. Currently, he is assigned to the Research Group in "Climate and Territorial Planning" (Department of Regional Geographical Analysis and Physical Geography) of the University of Alicante, where he researches on the Social Perception of Forest Fire Risk and Conduct to possible Disasters. He is a member of the Spanish Society for the Study of Anxiety and Stress (SEAS), and the Spanish Association of Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology (AEPCP).
Work stress, occupational health and safety, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, social perception of risks and psychology in emergencies.
Paolo Scapellato
European University of Rome
Paolo Scapellato graduated in Psychology at the University of Bologna in 1998 and then specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Skinner Institute in Rome. He is active in psychotherapy privately in Macerata, where he lives, and since 2006 he is a Contract Professor of Clinical Psychology and Anthropology and Clinical Ethics at the European University of Rome. He is Professor and Supervisor of the School of Specialization in Psychotherapy of the Skinner Institute in Rome and Naples. In Macerata, he is President of the Association of psychologists and pedagogues “Praxis” since 2002. He is the author of numerous national and international publications and books, among which: Attacchi di panico e ansia acuta, supporto psicologico di base” (Giunti ed., 2017), Fondamenti di Investigazione Clinica (Editori Riuniti, 2014) e Prevenzione e trattamento delle dipendenze (Editori Riuniti, 2014).
Southern Federal University
Personality disorders, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Stress Therapies, Phobia and its Treatment, Mental Health
Fawzy Ezzat Daw
Suez University
Dr. Fawzy Ezzat Daw is a Professor Emeritus of Educational psychology at the Department of Educational psychology College of Education Suez University Egypt -Previously served as Head of the Department of Educational psychology and then vice dean for graduate studies. -Member of the following scientific societies. 1- Egyptian Association of psychological studies. 2-American psychological Association ( APA ) . 3-International Association of Applied psychology ( ICAP ). 4-Founder and board member of the Egyptian Association o f Adolescent sciences and editor of the scientific Journal of the society. 5-International pragmatic Association (APRA } .
Research Interest Work stress, occupational health and safety, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, social perception of risks and psychology in emergencies.
Ms. Suchi
Specialist Diploma In Early Childhood Education
International Pre School Principal/Manager
MS. SUCHI is an experienced International Pre School Principal/Manager who learnt Laughter exercises from many coaches around the world. She then designed Laughter Therapy which is being used in many places such as hospitals and Senior Activity Centres. She provides individual and group therapy in educational and home settings. A former Manager / Trainer is now engages in building social awareness about ‘Depression & Anxiety ‘ caused by Dementia and the harm it brings to people, families and communities. Her aim is to encourage people to seek help early and get on the path to recovery. Her works has been featured in local press, TV and Radio and has been an invited speaker at various community clubs and educational Institutions. She has also been awarded by MINDS and various community clubs in recognition of her social work.
Neurology,Psychiatry,Public Health
Organizing Committee - Neuropsychiatry 2019
Sam Vaknin is Visiting Professor of Psychology, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia and Professor of Finance and Psychology in CIAPS(Centre for International Advanced and Professional Studies). Sam Vaknin is the author of Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited and other books about personality disorders. His work is cited in hundreds of books and dozens of academic papers. He spent the past 6 years developing Cold Therapy: a treatment modality for Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Over the years, with dozens of volunteers, he found that it was effective with clients suffering from a major depressive episode as well.
Hadi Eltonsi
Cairo University Medical Collage
Dr Hadi Eltonsi a medical graduate trained in group psychotherapy , hypnosis, silva mind control, NLP, Reiki Master, Pranic Healing,Life Couch, Mantra Yuga meditation among others courses for psychic powers, family constellation thru his medical study and practice then as a diplomat and Ambassador. He performed many TV , Radio interviews and seminars apart of two short American films about his work or inspired by his skills which were shown in international film festivals, the second got an award in Venice 2017.
Psychotherapy, Psychiatry
Abdolrasoul Aleezaadeh
I. R. of the IRAN
Prof. Dr C.P Abdolrasoul Aleezaadeh completed his Post Doctorate in (Psychology) at Approach of Applied Clinical Cognitive Neuropsychology from the USA. Prof. Dr Aleezaadeh Completed his PhD Degrees in Psychology at the USA. He completed his Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology at I. R. of the IRAN and Bachelor's Degree in General Psychology at I. R. of the IRAN. He is Full Expert International Faculty Professorship Member in the Brooklyn Central University, the USA, Associate Expert International Faculty Professorship Member in the University of Pacific Albion, the USA and, Associate Expert International Faculty Professorship Member in the Green Lake (GreenLake) University, the USA. Now he is working as an Assistant Professor at P.N.U and, U.A.S.T Universities; I.R. of IRAN.
Cognitive Sciences, Cognitive Neurosciences, Neuroimaging, Applied Clinical Neuropsychology, Brain ( Cranial ) Imaging, Traditional Medicine, Homeopathic Medicine and, Combination of Medical And, Psychological trends for eradicating illnesses/sicknesses, Psychology, Cognitive Neuropsychology.
Mojtaba Mafi
Tehran university
I am Dr Mojtaba Mafi M.D., Medical Doctor/ Physician, graduated from Tehran University, School of Medicine with honour. I studied in neurosurgery ward and graduated with A score with the thesis on Meningioma Brain Tumor during 6 years. With continuing my practice with special consideration on psychosomatic disorders, I completed many postgraduate courses on health psychology, addiction medicine, sexual disorders therapy successfully. I passed many postgraduate courses in Neuro, approved by Medical sciences university. As well, I have been passed postgraduate courses on Nutrition, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Obesity treatment and diabetes approved by Tehran University of Medical Sciences. I successfully passed more than 10 programs with certificates and membership in the Iranian Association of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Fatty liver and Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes and Nutrition Tumour cellular pathology
Organizing Committee - Child Psychology 2019
Beatrice Adriana Balgiu
University Politehnica of Bucharest
Beatrice Adriana Balgiu is PhD psychologist and Associate professor at the University Politehnica of Bucharest. His concerns are related to positive psychology. She published several empirical studies about creativity, well-being, resilience, cognitive-emotional coping strategies. She has actively participated in the European Health Psychology Society conferences and has been involved in national and international research projects, also. She is a reviewer at the American Journal of Educational Research and Psychological Reports.
Maged El-Setouhy
Professor of Public Health
Jazan University
Substance Abuse Research Center (SARC)
Joel Gailledreau
Cabinet Médical Ambroise Paré
French Private Psychiatrist
Psychologist, Director of SINIF, Researcher
Degree in Psychology and Master in Psychopathology and Health. He completed doctoral studies in the Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment of the UNED, related to Stress and the Immune System, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Moobing.
Work stress, occupational health and safety, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, social perception of risks and psychology in emergencies
Adrian Valérie
Bordeaux Universitary Hospital
Dr Adrian is MD Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist working at Bordeaux University Hospital in the Reference Center For Transgender Youth and Reference Center for Adolescence Psychopathology directed by Professor Bouvard. She is member of the french Association of Clinical Research for Adolescence (ARCAD), member of the French Society for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (SFPEADA), member of the Société Médico-Psychologique (SMP) and reviewer for L’Encéphale.
Psychology, Psychiatry
Public Health and Safety Department
Kadhim Alabady is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. He has completed his Doctorate degree in Public Health and Epidemiology, Master’s degree in Clinical Epidemiology (MSc), Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH), all from The Netherlands universities with broad experience driving research and development (R&D) strategies and operations. He has been registered as an Epidemiologist Grade A with The Netherlands Epidemiological Society. He has numerous publications in the UK in mental illnesses, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, dementia, autism, COPD, population health, road casualties and others.
James Montgomery Barber
Consultant Neurosurgeon
The Royal London Hospital
James Barber qualified with MB BS from University College London in 1999. He has been working in Neurosurgery since 2005, having been a Consultant in The Royal London Hospital for the past 2 years. His main areas of practice are: Neurotrauma (specifically the management of patients with prolonged post-traumatic disorders of consciousness), Neuromodulation (Epilepsy and Affective Disorder), Complex CSF-Flow Disorders and Craniofacial Reconstruction. He has published the first case series in the U.K. of the implantation of a wireless intracranial pressure monitor and is setting up a trial to look at the potential benefits of VNS in minimally conscious subjects.
His main areas of practice are: Neurotrauma (specifically the management of patients with prolonged post-traumatic disorders of consciousness), Neuromodulation (Epilepsy and Affective Disorder), Complex CSF-Flow Disorders and Craniofacial Reconstruction.
Organizing Committee - Psychosomatic Medicine 2018
Professor of Psychology, Southern Federal University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia and Professor of Finance and Psychology in CIAPS (Centre for International Advanced and Professional Studies)
Organizing Committee - Mental Health 2018
Justin Brophy
Dr Justin Brophy is the appointed Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Director of the HSE Wicklow Mental Health Services, and Executive Clinical Director of HSE Dublin South East/Wicklow Mental Health Services.He is a Fellow of The Royal College of Psychiatrists and Past President of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland. Dr Brophy is a Director and Chairman of the Irish Association of Suicidology and is Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry at the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland. He served on the Expert Advisory Group for Mental Health that drafted a Vision for Change, and currently serves on the National Patient Safety Advisory Group.
Jaime Senabre. Degree in Psychology and Master in Psychopathology and Health. He completed doctoral studies in the Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment of the UNED, related to Stress and the Immune System, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Moobing. Chief of Brigade in the Forest Fire Service of the Generalitat Valenciana, with more than 20 years of experience. With multidisciplinary training at the Master's level in areas such as: Occupational Health and Safety, Emergency Management, Sport Psychology, Human Resources Management, Mediation, Conflict Resolution and Coaching. Postgraduate in Environmental Consulting and Criminology. As a psychologist, he collaborates with several companies and institutions in the area of training in Psychology in Emergencies and Human Resources management. He is Professor at the University of Valencia in the Master in "Intervention and operational coordination in emergencies and catastrophes" and Diploma of University Specialization in "Instructor in Emergency Operations Services", among others.
occupational health and safety, Work stress, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, social perception of risks and psychology in emergencies
Javier Fiz Pérez
Javier Fiz Perez Ph.D., Psychotherapist and Professor of Psychology at the European University of Rome, where he cooperates also as Delegate for the International Research Development. He is Co-Director of the Laboratory of Applied (Business and Health Lab). Graduated in Philosophy, Psychology and Social Bioethics, getting also an specialization in Executive Business Administration (EMBA) after the PhD He’s a Member of the Advisory Board of the Academic Senate of the Accademia Tiberina. Professor Fiz Perez is the Coordinator of the Scientific Committee of The International School of Economics and Ethics (Italy) and collaborates with the International Academy for Economic and Social Development (AISES) of which he has been Vice President for Spain and Latin America. He is also the Scientific Research Director of the European Institute of Positive Psychology at Madrid (IEPP) being also a Member of the Scientific Committee of International Institute Jacques Maritain. He is also a Member of several Committees of Scientific Journals and the Director of the International Network for Social and Integrated Development (INSID). Professor Fiz Perez has more than 150 national and international pubblications. He is also the Chief Editor of “Sviluppo Integrale” (Persiani Editori Bologna) Actually he collaborates also with “Core Values” as Director of International Development - Educational field.
Life Span, Integral Formation and Developmental Psychology; Vocational Rehablitation; Social Reintegration; Cross cultural intelligence; Cognitive and behavioral Psychotherapy; Quality of life; Positive Psychology, workplace and work life balance; Emotional intelligence
Carla J. Berg
Carla J. Berg, PhD is Associate Director of Population Sciences and member of the Cancer Prevention and Control research program at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. Dr. Berg is an Associate Professor in the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education in the Rollins School of Public Health. She joined the faculty at Emory University in 2009 from the University of Minnesota.
Dr. Berg's research primarily focuses on tobacco control, with particular emphases on social marketing, consumer behavior, policy change and impact, and vulnerable populations (e.g., youth, minorities). She has conducted NIH-funded research domestically focusing on youth tobacco use and prevention as well as comorbidities including alcohol and marijuana use within the context of diverse policy and market environments. She is well-known for her work in alternative tobacco products, particularly e-cigarettes, as well as for her work in tobacco-marijuana co-use. She also received a Fulbright Scholarship in 2013 to conduct tobacco control research in the Republic of Georgia; she has worked internationally in China, India, and elsewhere as well. Dr. Berg also is working in the area of improving quality of life among cancer survivors through the use of positive psychology. To address these research areas, Dr. Berg's methodological strengths include developing and testing interventions involving technology-based approaches, behavioral counseling, and pharmacotherapy; conducting longitudinal studies; survey research; and qualitative research.
Organizing Committee - Psychiatry 2018
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Robert M. Gordon
Fellow of American PSychological Association
Robert M. Gordon Ph.D. ABPP is a Diplomate of Clinical Psychology and a Diplomate of Psychoanalysis, and served on the governing council of the American Psychological Association. He was president of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association and received its Distinguished Service Award. He was elected Honorary Member of the American Psychoanalytic Association. He teaches personality assessment to doctoral students, and teaches in the China American Psychoanalytic Alliance. He authored many scholarly articles and books in the areas of ethics, the MMPI-2, psychotherapy, relationships, forensic psychology, personality assessment, diagnoses, the Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual, a PDM-2 editor and researcher, and co-author of the Psychodiagnostic Chart. Dr. Gordon is rated by ResearchGate as a top researcher.
Criminal responsibility, Mental state, Competency to stand trial, Capital mitigation evaluations, Juvenile transfer evaluations, Sentencing evaluations, Malingering and deception, Testamentary capacity, Personal injury and emotional distress claims,Malpractice — plaintiff and defense, Sexual offender evaluations, Risk assessment
Anna Contardi
Anna Contardi is an Assistant professor, psychotherapist and researcher in clinical psychology since 2009. She teaches “Cognitive and personality psychology” and “General Psychodiagnostics and laboratory” for the undergraduate and graduate psychology courses at the European University of Rome (UER). She is the coordinator of the MA in Psychology for the UER and she has been a member of the Doctoral Commitee (Cognitive Psychology and Clinical Assessment) for the same university. She collaborates with the research group of the Institute Skinner of Rome, to built a causal cognitive model.
Main research topics: attention and therapeutic processes, cognitive causal psychology, psychological diagnosis and clinical investigation, food addiction and BED.
Paolo Scapellato graduated in Psychology at the University of Bologna in 1998 and then specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Skinner Institute in Rome. He is active in psychotherapy privately in Macerata, where he lives, and since 2006 is a Contract Professor of Clinical Psychology and Fundamentals of Clinical Investigation at the European University of Rome. He is Professor and Supervisor of the School of Specialization in Psychotherapy of the Skinner Institute in Rome and Naples. He is the author of numerous national and international publications and books Attacchi di panico e ansia acuta, supporto psicologico di base” (Giunti ed., 2017), Fondamenti di Investigazione Clinica (Editori Riuniti, 2014) e Prevenzione e trattamento delle dipendenze (Editori Riuniti, 2014).
Guy Fontaine
Université Pierre et Marie Curie
Guy H Fontaine who had a complete training in Physics and Electricity before to learn Medicine has made 17 original contributions in the design and the use of the first cardiac Pacemakers in the early 60s. He has serendipitously identified ARVD during his contributions to antiarrhythmic surgery in the early 70s. He has developed the technique of Fulguration to replace surgery in the early 80s (technique used during 30 years in Jean Rostand and La Salpêtrière hospitals). He has been one of the 216 individuals who has made a significant contribution to the study of cardiovascular disease since the 14th century, one of the 500 greatest geniuses of the 21th century (USA Books), one of the 100 life time of achievement (UK Book). He has 900+ publications including 201 book chapters. He has been the reviewer of 26 scientific journals both in basic and clinical science. He has served during 5 years as a member of the Editorial Board of Circulation after reviewing during decades’ articles for this Journal. He has given 11 master lectures of 90’ each in inland China in 2014. He has recently developed new techniques of hypothermia for brain protection in OHCA, brain trauma, stroke, spinal cord injury and children hyperthermia. He has also invented a high-tech device Healthmaker which can be considered as the ultimate in palliative care.
Brain protection, brain trauma, stroke, spinal cord injury
Thomas Eduard Schlaepfer
Dean of Medical Education
University Bonn
Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Depression
Joanne Zanetos
College of Coastal Georgia
Dr. Zanetos is an Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the College of Coastal Georgia. She has countless years of experience as a registered nurse and nurse educator in higher education. She is published in nursing journals and has been a previous speaker at the International Conference for Geriatrics and Gerontology.
Nursing Education, Public Speaking, Adult Education, Teaching
Sailaxmi Gandhi
National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Science
Occupational stress and stress management programs, capacity building for hospital personnel, school mental health, psychiatric rehabilitation, child and adolescent psychiatric nursing
Sharon L. Bowman
Sharon L. Bowman, PhD, HSPP, ABPP, LMHC is currently professor and chair of the Department of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology and Counseling. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University (psychology BA); the University of Akron counseling (psychology MA); and Southern Illinois University – Carbondale (counseling psychology PhD). Her doctoral internship was completed in the counseling center at the University of Delaware. In addition, Dr. Bowman is a psychologist in private practice.
Dr. Bowman ‘s work is focused in areas of diversity (race and ethnicity, women’s issues, LGB issues), in mentoring and supervision, and in disaster and trauma psychology (she is a disaster mental health counselor with the American Red Cross). Dr. Bowman generally teaches doctoral courses in supervision and in advanced diversity, and master’s courses in mental health counseling and in practicum.
Brigitte Khoury
Arab Regional Center for Research, Training and Policy Making in Mental Health
Dr. Brigitte Khoury is an associate professor and clinical psychologist at the Psychiatry Department at the Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut. She is the director of the Clinical Psychology Training Program, and the Director of the Arab Regional Center for Research and Training in Mental Health. Her main activities revolve around clinical work, teaching and supervising psychology graduate students and conducting research. Her research interests relate to sexuality and reproductive health, diagnostic and classification processes, and comparing psychology across international settings. She is a member of the advisory group for the revision of the International Classification of Diseases with WHO-Geneva; and the regional coordinator for the field studies in the Arab region. She is the founding president of the Lebanese Psychological Association and a current board member. She is also a founding board member of the Arab Union for Psychological Science and the current Vice President.
Her research interests relate to sexuality and reproductive health, diagnostic and classification processes, and comparing psychology across international settings.
Leila Akoury Dirani
American University of Beirut
Leyla Akoury- Dirani earned her PhD in Clinical psychology and psychopathology from Paris 5. She is currently an associate professor in the department of Psychiatry of the American University of Beirut She provides clinical services, and teaches medical students and clinical psychology interns. Dr Akoury Dirani is also the director of the Child Protection Program and Member of the Ethics Committee at the American University of Beirut Medical Center. As scholar, Dr Akoury Dirani focuses her research on prevention and intervention studies in the field of child and adolescent mental health. Dr. Akoury Dirani is also the current president of the Lebanese Psychological Association.
Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology
Peter Norrie
Peter Norrie has held clinical management positions since 2002 and currently is the Chief Psychiatrist and Director of Clinical Services for Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol & Drug Services, ACT Health. In addition, he is Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry at The Australian National University Medical School and is also a jurisdictional member of the Safety and Quality Partnership Standing Committee of the Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council. (This committee launched the National Mental Health Recovery Framework in 2013). He is also an ACT and bi-national representative on a number of committees for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. He has clinical and research interests in schizophrenia and psychopharmacology. He has also focused on support for international medical graduates and education and training for colleagues, registrars and general practitioners.
Psychiatry and suicide Therapy
Clare henn haase
Senior Lecturer/ Adjunct Assistant Professor
National University of Singapore/ NYC School of Medicine
Singapore / USA
Clare Henn-Haase obtained her PsyD in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Illinois, USA. She worked in the field of trauma for over 15 years. Prior to taking a position at NUS, she was involved in clinical research and academia as well as clinical practice where she worked as an Assistant Professor at the University of California, San Francisco, USA and the San Francisco Veterans Affairs for over 10 years followed by accepting a position as Assistant Professor and Clinical Director of the PTSD Research Program at New York University Medical Center, New York, USA across four years. She is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in USA and is certified in several types of trauma treatment including dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, cognitive processing therapy, and prolonged exposure for the treatment of PTSD. She is an active member of the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) and the American Psychological Association. Her research interests include randomized controlled treatment trials for PTSD using evidence based CBT treatment, epidemiological and neuropsychological studies of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, evidence based treatment trials using cognitive behavioral therapy for the treatment of PTSD and ASD, particularly with women survivors of interpersonal violence, veterans and police officers. She has over 26 peer reviewed publications.
PTSD using evidence based CBT treatment, epidemiological studies of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, evidence based treatment trials using cognitive behavioral therapy for the treatment of PTSD and ASD, trauma in general and particularly with women survivors of interpersonal violence, veterans, and police officers.
Diana Kljenak
President OPA
Diana Kljenak is an Assistant Professor and a Cognitive-Behavior Therapy Lead for the University of Toronto. She is a Staff Psychiatrist in the Community Mental Health Program at the University Health Network in Toronto and a Consulting Psychiatrist for the Central Toronto and Regent Park Community Health Centers. Her primary teaching and clinical interests include both collaborative care and psychotherapy. She is a Psychotherapy Coordinator at the UHN Centre for Mental Health as well as the CBT Psychotherapy Core Curriculum Block Coordinator and CBT seminar Co-lead. She is a collaborative care supervisor and CBT supervisor at the UHN Centre for Mental Health. She is the President of the Ontario Psychiatric Association and a Co-chair of the Ontario Coalition of Psychiatrists. She is active in the Canadian Psychiatric Association as a Member of its Membership Affairs Committee. She was formerly a Co-chair of the Collaborative Mental Health Working Group at the University of Toronto. She has also been invited as a Visiting Professor to University of Tampere and Southern Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Centre, Helsinki, Finland. She is the 2012 recipient of the Ivan L Silver Award for Excellence in Continuing Mental Health Education, University of Toronto.
Dr. Kljenak’s interests include continuous medical education, interprofessional education, public education, collaborative care and psychotherapy. Her special interest is in the development of a higher level of course evaluation that would reflect how CME enhances competency and performance.
Zul Merali
University of Ottawa/ Brain and Mind Research Institute
Zul Merali (PhD) is President/CEO and Scientific Director of the University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research. He is also full professor in the faculties of Medicine (Departments of Cellular and Molecular Medicine and Psychiatry) and Social Sciences (Psychology) at the University of Ottawa, as well as research professor at the Institute of Neuroscience at Carleton University. Dr. Merali's research endeavours, supported by grants from CIHR and NSERC, strive to characterize the body's response to stressful and appetitive events, and the relationship of stressors (including early-life trauma) to mood and anxiety disorders. Another focus of his research is also to determine how pharmacological interventions (pharmaceutical and nutriceutical) may attenuate stress-induced pathophysiology. In this vein, he and his colleagues have been attempting to isolate anti-anxiety compounds from a variety of rare plants. Dr. Merali's research investigations extend from the behavioural to the cellular and molecular levels, and involve experimental animals as well as human subjects. Dr. Merali has published over a hundred scientific papers, more than 20 book chapters and over 100 conference presentations.
Depression, mental health research, Stress and Neurochemistry
Moses V Chao
NYC School of Medicine
Moses V Chao received his BA degree from Pomona College and PhD from UCLA in Biochemistry. His lab defined the genes encoding the NGF receptor and his research interests are in studying the mechanisms used by trophic factors to change synaptic plasticity. His laboratory has published more than 270 papers. He served as Senior Editor for the Journal of Neuroscience for eleven years and was President of the Society for Neuroscience in 2012. He is a Fellow of the AAAS and a recipient of a Zenith Award, a Jacob Javits Neuroscience Investigator Award and a Guggenheim Fellowship.
Molecular Mechanisms of Trophic Factor Action
Adel M Agina
Adel Masaud Agina has completed his BSc in Computer Science, Tripoli University/Libya in 1991 and in 2003; he has obtained his MSc in Telematics Education from Twente University, the Netherlands. In 2005, he started another MSc in Communication Studies, PhD in Technical and Professional Communication at Twente University. In 2014, he started another PhD in Human-Media-Interaction from Twente University. He focuses on the effect of media on young Children's Behavioral Development (CBD). Currently, he is involved in multidisciplinary projects such as using AURA science and RFID (Radio Frequencies Identification) towards understanding the effect of media on children.
Computers in Human Behavior, Behavioral Studeis, Comunication Studies, Technical and Professional Communication, Self-Regulation
Institute of Psychopathology
Rocco de Filippis completed his MD and PhD from Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome. He holds a Master’s degree and he improved respectively in Bipolar Disorders and Addictive behavior in the years 2011/2012. He currently works at the Institute of Psychopathology, Rome as a Psychiatrist and Addictive Medicine, and up to now presented as scientific coordinator of CME and Master of Addictive Behaviors; he is also an official candidate at the Psychoanalytic Italian Society of the First Italian Center of Rome.
Psychiatry and Bipolar disorders
Fuaad Mohammed Freh
Professor & Head of Psychology Department
University of Anbar
Fuaad Mohammed Freh has completed his MA from Baghdad University, Iraq and his PhD from University of Plymouth, UK. He is currently the Head of the Department of Psychology at University of Anbar, Iraq. He has published more than 15 papers in reputed journals. He has also published about 10 papers in Arabic journals and two books.
Psychiatry and Psychology Disorders
Paul F Granello
Paul F. Granello, Ph.D., LPCC is an Associate Professor of Counselor Education at The Ohio State University, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and one of the co-founders of the State of Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation. He has authored or co-authored five books (three on suicide) and published over 30 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. He has received $2.5 million in grant funding for suicide prevention and presented more than 200 times at national and international conferences.
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Rev. Louis R. Palmieri
After graduating from Boston College, Father Lou taught at St. Stanislaus School in Chelsea. Later, he entered St. John's Seminary, graduated with a Masters degree in Divinity and was ordained a priest in 1993.
Father Lou was pastor of St. Michael Parish in Avon, and then pastor of Holy Family Parish in Amesbury, and Star of the Sea Parish in Salisbury.
Kathy McVeigh
Bennette Hirsch
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David Pekkinen
Rev. Phong Q. Pham
parochial vicar
Father Phong is a priest of the Archdiocese of Hue, Vietnam. In addition to serving in our parishes, Father Phong is also supervising Vietnamese priests, seminarians and nuns studying in the United States.
Rev. Joseph Kim
Father Joseph was born in New York, the younger of two brothers born to Korean-American parents. He lived in multiple states until my family settled in North Carolina, where he studied electrical engineering in college. Eventually his family was transferred to Maryland, where he first thought he was called to religious life among the Capuchin Franciscans. Fr. Joseph came to Boston to visit a friend studying at MIT, but due to his friend's call to active duty, ended up staying at a parish with Fr. Dominic Jung, who in turn put Fr. Joseph in touch with the archdiocesan vocation office. In 2014, Fr. Joseph enrolled in St. John's Seminary and was ordained to the priesthood in May, 2018. Fr. Joseph definitely wants to call Boston his home, and his family is very supportive of his vocation. As his mother once remarked that once he was ordained, he was no longer her son, but the Church's son. We are happy to have Fr. Joseph in our collaborative as the first assignment of his priesthood.
Van Vuong Nguyen
permanent deacon
Van Vuong Nguyen was born in Vietnam and is married to Mao Nguyen. The couple has a son, Dan Nguyen, and a daughter, Mai Linh Nguyen. He works as a manufacturing engineer at Symmons Industries. The couple usually attends the 11:30 a.m. Mass at St. Thomas More Parish in Braintree and then bring Holy Communion to the people at Pope Nursing Home. They also visit the Norfolk Prison once a month.
When asked about his vocation to the diaconate, Nguyen said, "Mao and I have been greatly blessed by God and have experienced God in many wonderful ways during our married life. I have a yearning to have a more intimate relationship with God by learning more about him and the Church. I felt that I cannot love God if I don't know him personally. I also wanted to help others to know God better, to have a deeper, more intimate relationship with God. To speak the Good News, to serve where needed and lead others by example in loving care for the poor, sick, lonely and needy. I have been very blessed throughout my life, and I hope, by the grace of God, to be a blessing to others and bring them closer to him."
In addition to his duties as deacon at our collaborative, Van also is assigned to the Archdiocesan Office of Cultural Diversity.
Mr. Howard F. Lotis Jr.
pastoral associate
Mr. Lotis holds a B.A. in music, an M.A. in ethnomusicology, and undergraduate and graduate certificates in Latin American Studies from the University of Pittsburgh. As an undergraduate, he performed field research in Guatemala, studying the native marimba music tradition. Previously he was music director at St. Edward the Confessor Parish in Medfield, MA for ten years, and at St. Paul of the Cross Monastery in Pittsburgh, PA where he contributed to the design and installation of a 36-rank Moller pipe organ in the monastery church. He has earned the Service Playing Certificate from the American Guild of Organists (AGO) and is a member of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM). Mr. Lotis is a recent graduate with a Master of Arts in Ministry degree from the Theological Institute for the New Evangelization at St. John's Seminary.
Mrs. Cheri Kelly
religious education director
Mr. Emmanuel Feeney
parish business manager
Mr. Bill Kasper
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Thomas R. Bachman Sr.
AUBURN | Thomas R. Bachman Sr., 74, of Auburn, passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning, Jan. 21, 2019, at home.
He was born in Auburn, the son of the late Joseph and Martha Phillips Bachman and had been a life resident. Tom graduated from Mount Carmel High School, class of 1962. He would then serve our country honorably and proudly as a U.S. Marine during the Vietnam Era. Tom worked for more than 45 years, most of them as a warehouse manager for the former Mutual Candy Company in Auburn. He would retire in 2012 after more than 16 years of service at Tessy Plastics, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Tom was a very devout Catholic and longtime communicant of St. Mary’s Church. He also enjoyed watching Notre Dame football games and was an avid New York Mets and Cleveland Browns fan. Tom was most happy the times spent with his family and especially loved the many hours spent with his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed.
He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of more than 47 years, Bonnie (France) Bachman; son, Thomas R. (Jayde) Bachman Jr.; daughter, Theresa (Craig) Diego, all of Auburn; Sister Dolores Bachman, of St. Joseph’s in Rochester; a brother, Joseph Bachman, of Auburn; seven grandchildren, Gabriel, Rachel, Michael, and Maverick Bachman, Kaitlyn, Elizabeth, and Craig Diego Jr.; sister-in-law, Paula Bachman, of Syracuse; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Tom was predeceased by a brother, Jack Bachman, and sister-in-law, Sandra Bachman.
Friends and relatives are invited to join the family at 10:30 a.m. this Friday in St. Mary’s Church for Thomas’ Mass of Christian burial. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded. Calling hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Pettigrass Funeral Home, 196 Genesee St., Auburn.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Tom’s memory to the American Diabetes Association, St. Mary’s Church, or Auburn Little League Baseball.
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Young Americans for Liberty
Type: Special Interest
Get involved with libertarian political activism on campus with the Young Americans for Liberty.
Research, study, inform, and educate the public concerning public policy issues, including but not limited to those listed in the preamble
Assist in the recruitment and training of students as preparation for future service as leaders in the local community, state, and nation
Hold and host regular campus and community meetings, forums, lectures, films, conferences, debates, rallies, protests, or other such events to promote the ideals of the club
Distribute literature and materials that promote the ideals of the club and raise money to promote the ideals of the club
Participate in student government elections, local political campaigns, and initiatives
Section I: Voting Members
Membership in the club shall be open to all full-time and part-time Purdue Fort Wayne students who have paid membership dues to the national Young Americans for Liberty and remain in good standing with the national organization and university.
Section II: Associate Members
Associate membership in the organization is open to any individual who demonstrates an interest and willingness to support the purposes and objectives of the club but does not wish to pay membership dues to the national Young Americans for Liberty. Associate members may take part in all activities and privileges of the club, though are not permitted to vote.
All membership shall be determined without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, handicap status, disability, or sexual orientation.
Section III: All Members
At least 51 percent of the total membership must be currently enrolled students of Purdue Fort Wayne and only those members may vote, hold office, and represent the organization or university in an official capacity.
There is a membership requirement of a minimum of eight members per organization.
Membership and participation shall be free from discrimination and harassment per the policies of the Purdue Fort Wayne Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct as stated in Part 1 Section A, Items 3 and 4.
Organization Email yal@pfw.edu
Anthony Colliver, President Anthony Colliver, President
President Email collar02@pfw.edu
Rachel Delaney, Treasurer Rachel Delaney, Treasurer
Treasurer Email delarl02@pfw.edu
Michael Wolf, Advisor Michael Wolf
Advisor Email wolfm@pfw.edu
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Chicago Kids Company - Theater for Children presents The Three Little Pigs
Chicago Kids Company - Theater for Children (CKC) presents The Three Little Pigs, a one-hour musical adaptation. In this original one-hour musical, sisters Roxanne, Petunia and Babe set out to build their own houses. "Rock n' Roll" Roxanne builds hers out of sticks, the very "Pretty Petunia Piggy" builds hers out of straw and "smart, sensible, book-smart" Babe builds hers out of bricks. What will happen when the Big Bad Wolf comes to town? Will he be able to "huff and puff and blow down" these powerful piggy creations? Don't miss CKC's most popular show! All CKC productions feature professional actors, colorful scenery and costumes, sing-along songs, and plenty of audience participation. This show perfect for children ages 2 to 10!
The Mainstage Theater @ Pheasant Run Resort
4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL. 60174
Free parking lot, wheelchair accessible, Valet parking available at the Resort Lobby for a fee.
March 13 - 30, 2019
March 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 @ 10:30am
Saturday, March 30th at 1:00pm
Single Tickets: $14 - $18 each / Lap children under 2 years old: FREE
Groups of 30 or more: $8.00 each
Box Office at 773-205-9600
More info at www.ChicagoKidsCompany.com or email info@chicagokidscompany.com
School groups, birthday parties and other group kids' activities are encouraged to attend.
Jillian Mayer (Babe), Michelle Bolliger (Roxanne), Stephanie Wohar (Petunia), Tommy Taylor (Big Bad Wolf), Maria Schneider (Momma Pig/Miss Kitty), Angi Belsly (Stage Manager), Corey Mills (Director and Choreographer), Jesús Perez (Author, Scenic and Costume Design), Paige Coffman (Composer, Musical Director, Sound Design).
All Chicago Kids Company's performances are partially supported by grants from the Illinois Arts Council, a State Agency, and The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs
ABOUT CKC
Founded in 1992, Chicago Kids Company is the oldest professional children's theater in Chicago. Their productions feature professional actors, sing-along songs, brightly colored costumes and sets, up-to-date references and are geared for children ages 2 to 10 and their families. In 2018, Chicago Kids Company's "Theater For All" Fund provided nearly 10,000 discounted or no-cost tickets to low-income students and their families.
ABOUT PHEASANT RUN RESORT
Pheasant Run Resort is one of the Midwest's largest resorts, located less than an hour from downtown Chicago in historic St. Charles, Illinois and within close proximity to all airports and transportation hubs. The resort features 293 spacious guest rooms, several restaurants, an indoor-outdoor swimming pool, Zanies Comedy Club, Spa Vargas, and an 18-hole golf course. Pheasant Run Resort also offers 88,000 square feet of meeting space including 32 meeting rooms, an expo center, four distinct ballrooms, and a 320-seat tiered amphitheater. Pheasant Run is operated by Hostmark Hospitality Group hostmark.com. For general information about the resort, call 630-584-6300 or visit pheasantrun.com.
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Philadelphia was epicenter of a deadly worldwide flu epidemic 99 years ago
City had more than 47,000 reported cases of the disease
By Kevin C. Shelly
Illness Flu
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One of the main entry points for the 1918 Spanish influenza outbreak to Philadelphia were sailors from overseas returning home through the U.S. Navy's shipyard in Philadelphia.
Flu kills. Not so much during the 2016-2017 season, which is peaking in terms of numbers in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, yet remains relatively mild in terms of severity, according to the city’s health department.
But 99 years ago, Philadelphia was the epicenter for the one of deadliest diseases in history.
Around the world, the Spanish Influenza outbreak of 1918-1919 killed as many or more people in a few months than the Black Plague did in years.
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Flu infected about half the world's population in 1918, killing 50 million people globally. Some estimates put the death toll at as many as 100 million. More than 25 percent of the U.S. population became sick. About 675,000 Americans died.
But the hardest hit place worldwide was Philadelphia.
The city had more than 47,000 reported cases. More than 30 percent of the city’s 1.6 million residents contracted flu.
In fewer than five weeks, from September until early November 1918, more than 12,000 Philadelphians died – meaning more than 25 percent of those who contracted the flu in the city died, a far greater percentage than elsewhere.
Public places – such as churches, schools, and bars – closed as officials struggled to get a handle on the outbreak. Camden, on the other hand, kept its bars open, and Philadelphians crossed the river in droves. Camden eventually closes its bars, too, worried about the spread of the disease. Some local businesses closed voluntarily, others loaned their delivery trucks to authorities to offer assistance.
What made the flu so devastating, especially in Philly?
First, there was the science.What exactly caused the flu remained unknown because the study of viruses was still in its infancy; viruses were so small they could not readily be filtered, seen and examined. Scientists did not identifying the correct virus causing influenza until 1933.
Karie Youngdahl, of the Philadelphia College of Physicians’ “History of Vaccines” site, said mistaken efforts to immunize patients against bacteria at least clarified that a virus was the cause of flu. (The College of Physicians of Philadelphia is making plans for an anniversary exhibit on the outbreak.)
But that doesn’t explain: Why Philadelphia?
Stacey Peeples, the curator of Pennsylvania Hospital's Historic Collections, has answers drawn from the archives of the oldest hospital in the country.
There was the military fighting World War I, troops crammed in close living quarters, around-the-world military movements, Peeples said, and the deployment of the majority of Pennsylvania Hospital's medical personnel to a hospital in France.
Sailors, assigned overseas, brought the virulent strain of the disease from Europe in the fall of 1918, first to Boston, then to the U.S. Navy Yard in South Philly.
On Sept. 28, 1918, sailors and soldiers mixed among citizens as 200,000 people turned out for a Liberty Loan Drive parade on Broad Street.
Within days, more than 600 people in Philadelphia had contracted the disease.
A Liberty Loan parade and rally to raise money for World War I down Broad Street on Sept. 28, 1918 helped spread flu from sailors to the general population of Philadelphia.
The University of Pennsylvania, which now operates Pennsylvania Hospital as a part of Penn Medicine, got hit especially hard. Many of its students, living in close quarters in a military officer training program and in dorms, contracted the flu.
Meanwhile, Pennsylvania Hospital – understaffed because so many doctors and nurses were in France – treated the first wave of sick sailors. Peeples said two nurses and an ambulance driver soon died from the flu.
In the coming days, an average of 28 nurses on any given day were stricken with flu, further reducing the medical personnel available. And there simply were not enough beds available, meaning the hospital accepted only the sickest patients.
Nursing students were pressed into service at the hospital, Peeples said, and they were soon augmented by untrained volunteers from the community. But infections “snowballed.”
Burial were not taking place fast enough to keep pace with the rate at which people were dying — sometimes hundreds awaited burials.
Then at the end of October, the disease suddenly eased up in Philadelphia. Churches reopened on Oct. 27, with other public places soon following. Many believe the virus mutated, causing it to spread more slowly, become less deadly.
By February, the Spanish influenza pandemic was at an end worldwide.
Kevin C. Shelly
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Beneficial societies
Brokers (securities)
Cable television systems
Compensation and salaries
Federal agencies and officers
Federal associations (savings)
Foreign states
Government data
Licensing boards
Mortgage corporations
National banks
Personnel records
Safe deposit companies
State departments and agencies
2010 Subd. 2 Amended 2010 c 238 s 1
2005 Subd. 2 Amended 2005 c 159 art 4 s 1
2000 Subd. 1 Amended 2000 c 468 s 24
1997 Subd. 1 Amended 1997 c 203 art 6 s 11
256.978 LOCATION OF PARENTS, ACCESS TO RECORDS.
Subdivision 1.Request for information.
(a) The public authority responsible for child support in this state or any other state, in order to locate a person or to obtain information necessary to establish paternity and child support or to modify or enforce child support or distribute collections, may request information reasonably necessary to the inquiry from the records of (1) state agencies or political subdivisions of this state, as defined in section 13.02, which shall, notwithstanding the provisions of section 268.19 or any other law to the contrary, provide the information necessary for this purpose; and (2) employers, utility companies, insurance companies, financial institutions, credit grantors, and labor associations doing business in this state. They shall provide a response upon written or electronic request within 30 days of service of the request made by the public authority. Information requested and used or transmitted by the commissioner according to the authority conferred by this section may be made available to other agencies, statewide systems, and political subdivisions of this state, and agencies of other states, interstate information networks, federal agencies, and other entities as required by federal regulation or law for the administration of the child support enforcement program.
(b) For purposes of this section, "state" includes the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, and any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
Subd. 2.Access to information.
(a) A request for information by the public authority responsible for child support of this state or any other state may be made to:
(1) employers when there is reasonable cause to believe that the subject of the inquiry is or was an employee or independent contractor of the employer. Information to be released by employers of employees is limited to place of residence or address, home telephone, work telephone, mobile telephone, e-mail address, employment status, wage or payment information, benefit information, and Social Security number. Information to be released by employers of independent contractors is limited to place of residence or address, home telephone, work telephone, mobile telephone, e-mail address, contract status, payment information, benefit information, and Social Security number or identification number;
(2) utility companies when there is reasonable cause to believe that the subject of the inquiry is or was a retail customer of the utility company. Customer information to be released by utility companies is limited to place of residence or address, home telephone, work telephone, mobile telephone, e-mail address, source of income, employer and place of employment, and Social Security number;
(3) insurance companies when there is reasonable cause to believe that the subject of the inquiry is or was receiving funds either in the form of a lump sum or periodic payments. Information to be released by insurance companies is limited to place of residence or address, home telephone, work telephone, mobile telephone, e-mail address, employer, Social Security number, and amounts and type of payments made to the subject of the inquiry;
(4) labor organizations when there is reasonable cause to believe that the subject of the inquiry is or was a member of the labor association. Information to be released by labor associations is limited to place of residence or address, home telephone, work telephone, mobile telephone, e-mail address, Social Security number, and current and past employment information; and
(5) financial institutions when there is reasonable cause to believe that the subject of the inquiry has or has had accounts, stocks, loans, certificates of deposits, treasury bills, life insurance policies, or other forms of financial dealings with the institution. Information to be released by the financial institution is limited to place of residence or address, home telephone, work telephone, mobile telephone, e-mail address, identifying information on the type of financial relationships, Social Security number, current value of financial relationships, and current indebtedness of the subject with the financial institution.
(b) For purposes of this section, utility companies include telephone companies, as defined in section 325F.675, subdivision 3, clause (3), radio common carriers, and telecommunications carriers as defined in section 237.01, and companies that provide electrical, telephone, natural gas, propane gas, oil, coal, or cable or satellite television services to retail customers, and Internet service providers. The term financial institution includes banks, savings and loans, credit unions, brokerage firms, mortgage companies, insurance companies, benefit associations, safe deposit companies, money market mutual funds, or similar entities authorized to do business in the state.
(c) For purposes of this section, the public authority may request or obtain information from any person or entity enumerated in this section, or from any third party who contracts with any such person or entity to obtain or retain information that may be requested by the public authority.
Subd. 3.Immunity.
A person who releases information to the public authority as authorized under this section is immune from liability for release of the information.
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Briefs (May 8, 2019)
Stockton summer reading club seeks donations
STOCKTON — Community advocate and former Stockton Unified School District Trustee Gloria Allen is hosting the sixth annual Southwest Stockton Summer Reading Club from June 17-22.
Allen is seeking donations towards food and water for a weekend camping trip that will conclude the week for approximately 30 children. Donations can also be made for school supplies, games and books for children ranging from kindergarten through eighth grade.
For more information on the reading club and to make a donation, contact Allen at (209) 639-6813.
Peyton students recognized for acts of kindness as part of new program
STOCKTON — St. Joseph’s Medical Center has teamed up with the Stockton Unified School District to launch a new program centered around the power of human kindness.
The Hello Humankindness Student Ambassador program is inspired by Dignity Health’s belief that simple acts of human kindness make powerful connections that bring people closer together.
Each month, the district will select a student to receive the Hello Humankindness Student Ambassador recognition. The selected student will be recognized by representatives from St. Joseph’s and will be featured in a video that highlights their act of kindness and how they go above and beyond to be kind.
“The random and planned acts of kindness initiated by the students of Stockton Unified continue to warm our hearts,” district spokeswoman Shelley Spessard said in a statement. “We are overwhelmed by the empathy our students have for one another and the world around them. The students of Stockton Unified are committed to changing the world through acts of kindness.”
The first students to be recognized as student ambassadors are seventh- and eighth-grade students from Hien Nguyen’s leadership class at Peyton Elementary School.
According to SUSD, the students have hosted a schoolwide fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society that raised more than $5,000. The students also collected more than 2,058 canned food items for the Stockton Emergency Food Bank, and more than 4,000 hygiene products for the Stockton Homeless Shelter.
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Milan is fast‑becoming Italy’s smart‑working hub
In four years, Regus has almost doubled its flexible workspace in Milan, which has morphed into the Italian capital of co-working
Milan knows how to work smart. Over the past decade, the city known as the fashion capital of Europe has also earned the title of Italy’s flexible workspace hub.
Given its forward-thinking, cosmopolitan outlook, it’s no wonder that flexible workspace has taken off in the Lombard capital. It allows growing businesses and startups to scale sensibly, keep their overheads down and retain talent by giving employees a better work-life balance.
“In terms of smart working, Milan is on a par with the main European cities,” says Mauro Mordini, Regus Country Manager in Italy. “Flexible work is proving to be a growing reality, whose opportunities are recognised by both workers and companies. Flexibility is, in fact, becoming one of the key factors in assessing new career opportunities, as well as being a crucial element for companies to attract new customers.”
As businesses and entrepreneurs in Milan are embracing a smarter way of working, Regus has practically doubled its footprint in the city in just four years. Ten years ago, of the nine Regus centres that were open in Italy, five of them were in Milan. Fast forward to the end of 2018, and Milan made up 50% of Regus’ presence in Italy, with 24 Regus centres for Milanese smart workers to choose from.
Regus flexible workspaces can be found in Assago, Sesto San Giovanni, Segrate, Milan Cairoli, Milan Loreto and Milan Porta Venezia – the last three opened their doors in 2018.
This year, Regus plans to open seven more flexible workspaces in the Lombard capital. And Regus’ sister brand, Spaces will be adding a new six-storey workspace to its location in Milan Porta Nuova.
What’s more, these fully equipped flexible office spaces can be booked for anything from one hour to several years via a single mobile app. With a few taps on a smartphone, users have access to the 50 Regus centres across Italy – as well as its 3,200 locations in 110 countries around the world.
While Milan is leading the smart-working revolution nationally, Mordini observes that the flexible workspace movement is gaining momentum across all of Italy.
“In the past year, the demand for flexible workspaces in Italy has practically doubled, and it is to satisfy this demand that we have decided to turn to the market with an offer that is ever richer and in step with the times,” he says. “We are witnessing a consideration of flexible workspaces as a mainstream phenomenon compared to the past. Culturally, the service is exploding.”
Download the free Regus app to book meeting rooms on-the-go
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More Music History for October 30, 2018 (Just in time for Halloween, KISS was featured in an animated cartoon called "Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park" + others)
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Elvis Presley attends RCA studios in Nashville where he records fourteen Gospel songs for his upcoming LP "His Hand In Mine". The album will reach #14 on the Billboard Hot 200 chart and be certified Platinum in 1992.
Philles Records issues their first single, "There's No Other Love Like My Baby" by The Crystals, which will climb to #20 on the Billboard Pop chart early next year. The label derived its moniker by combining the first names of owners Phil Spector and Les Sill.
Roy Orbison is awarded his ninth Gold record for "Oh! Pretty Woman", which topped the charts in ten countries, including the US, Canada and the UK, selling over seven million copies worldwide.
As a follow-up to her #8 hit, "Don't Just Stand There" Patty Duke's "Say Something Funny" entered the Billboard Pop chart where it would reach #22.
After being displaced for a week as the best selling song in the US by "A Lover's Concerto" by The Toys, "Yesterday" by The Beatles reclaims the top spot.
The Rolling Stones' guitarist Brian Jones pleads guilty in a London Magistrate's Court on drug possession charges from his March arrest. He is remanded to Wormwood Scrub Prison until the following day when he is sentenced to nine months behind bars and is then released on bail pending an appeal.
Vikki Carr's rendition of "It Must Be Him" enters the Billboard Top 40 on its way to #3. The single would sell over a million copies in America and the album from which came was nominated for three Grammys.
The MC5 record live tracks for their upcoming album at the Grande Ballroom in Detroit. The lyrics of the stage version of the single "Kick Out The Jams" are changed from "kick out the jams brothers and sisters" to "kick out the jams motherfuckers!", causing quite a stir among both teens and parents.
The Doors' Jim Morrison is sentenced to six months in jail and fined $500 for exposing himself during a concert in Miami. The case would still be on appeal when he died on July 3rd, 1971.
John Lennon had the number one album in both Great Britain and The United States with "Imagine". It would be John's only solo LP to sell a million copies and his most popular album until "Double Fantasy", which went to number one shortly after his assassination on December 8, 1980.
Elton John gives a command performance for Queen Elizabeth II, making him the first Rock 'n' Roller to be asked to appear in a royal variety performance since the Beatles did it in November 1963.
The Osmonds are greeted by 10,000 fans at Heathrow Airport in London.
Sylvester Stewart, better known as Sly, from Sly And The Family Stone, is sued for divorce by his wife, Kathy Silva Stewart less than six months after being married.
Just in time for Halloween, KISS was featured in an animated cartoon called "Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park" on NBC-TV.
After eight years of marriage, Mick and Bianca Jagger are granted a divorce. The union produced one daughter, Jade, but Bianca later said "My marriage ended on my wedding day".
Melbourne, Australia's Men At Work had the number one song in the US with "Who Can It Be Now?". They would follow with three more Top 10 hits, "Down Under" (#1), "Overkill" (#3) and "It's A Mistake" (#6)
Barry Manilow's tour opened at Radio City Music Hall, New York. His series of concerts sold out to the tune of $1.9 million, besting (by $100,000) the record then held by Diana Ross.
George Michael files a writ seeking to dissolve his contract with Sony Records. In June, 1994, a British judge would rule in Sony's favor, but Michael would refuse to release any more material with Sony. The old Sony contract would eventually be bought out by David Geffen who put Michael back in business.
David Bowie, Tom Donahue, Gladys Knight And The Pips, The Velvet Underground, Jefferson Airplane, Little Willie John, Pink Floyd, Pete Seeger, and The Shirelles are inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
After host Clive Anderson insults them, The Bee Gees walk off the stage during the BBC1-TV show Clive Anderson, All Talk. Maurice Gibb would later recall: "We don't mind being ripped apart, but don't rip the songs apart. That's something, 'cause they're like our kids. You know, you don't do that."
David Bowie hosts a song writing contest on his web site to help complete the lyrics to his song "What's Really Happening". 20 year-old Alex Grant is the winner and is later present for the song's recording session.
62 year old Linda Stein, who co-managed The Ramones during the band's heyday, was found beaten to death inside her Manhattan apartment. Stein's former personal assistant, 26 year old Natavia Lowery would be arrested and charged with murder on November 9th. On May 3, 2010, Lowery was sentenced to the maximum 25 years to life, including 3 years for the theft of $30,000 from Stein.
Robert Goulet, who reached the Billboard Top 20 in 1964 with a song called "My Love, Forgive Me", died while awaiting a lung transplant after being diagnosed with a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis. He was 73.
Yoko Ono told The Associated Press that she was "very thankful" to Paul McCartney for telling Rolling Stone magazine that he had moved past his grudge against her. "I never felt too bad about Paul. He was my husband's partner and they did a great job and all that. They seemed to have a lot of fun, and I respected that."
Billy Joel kicked off Game 3 of the World Series between the New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals with a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem. During the 8th inning, he sang along with the crowd when "Piano Man" was played over the P.A. system.
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Due Diligence for the Quality of the RIPE NCC Registration Data
The RIPE NCC has a mandate from the RIPE community to keep an up-to-date and correct Internet number resource registry. In order to comply with this mandate, the RIPE NCC performs due diligence on organisations the RIPE NCC registers Internet number resources for.
Due diligence refers to the controls the RIPE NCC performs:
Before the registration of Internet number resources (see Section 1)
After the registration of Internet number resources (see Section 2)
This document outlines the minimum information and documentation the RIPE NCC requires to make sure that the registration data is valid and up-to-date.
1. Before the Registration of Internet Number Resources
The RIPE NCC registers Internet number resources to legal or natural persons that:
Are contractually bound with either the RIPE NCC or a sponsoring LIR (see Section 1.1 below) and
Meet the criteria defined by RIPE Policies (see Section 1.2 below)
1.1. Establishment of an agreement
Legal or natural persons requesting the registration of Internet number resources and related services must have signed an agreement with either the RIPE NCC or a sponsoring LIR.
The RIPE NCC performs due diligence on these contractual agreements to verify that the contractual parties exist (and are valid) and that they are properly represented in the signing of the agreement.
For consistency purposes, all legal or natural persons that sign an agreement with the RIPE NCC are considered as intending to request Internet number resources.
Agreements signed with a sponsoring LIR must be submitted to the RIPE NCC. If there are doubts over the correctness of this information, the RIPE NCC reserves the right to contact the person that appears to have signed the agreement with the sponsoring LIR and to confirm the correctness of this information.
Each agreement signed with either the RIPE NCC or with a sponsoring LIR must be accompanied by supporting documentation proving the existence (and validity) of the legal or natural person (see below).
If the signing party is a natural person
If the signing party is a natural person, the RIPE NCC has to be sure of their identity (before an agreement is concluded with them). Proof of identification could be:
Valid identification documents (e.g., identification card, passport)
Valid driving license with photo, birth certificate issued by the relevant municipality, notary declaration proving the existence of the person, etc., in the case of countries with non-official identification documents (e.g., the UK)
If the signing party is a legal person
If somebody is signing on behalf of a legal person, the RIPE NCC must verify that:
The legal person is appropriately established by the national authorities or registered with them (see a. Proof of establishment/registration)
An authorised representative of the legal person approves this application (see b. Approval by authorised representative)
a. Proof of establishment/registration
Normally, proof of establishment of a legal person can be registration with the national authorities (e.g., a recent extract from the Commercial Trade Register or equivalent document proving registration with the national authorities). When this is not available, other proof of establishment may be required (e.g., the law according to which the legal person was established).
The RIPE NCC reserves the right to check the validity of this documentation by requesting further documentation or additional information from third parties.
b. Approval by authorised representative
A contract with either the RIPE NCC or a sponsoring LIR must be signed by an authorised representative of the legal person. In order to obtain a degree of certainty that the person that signs a contract is authorised to represent the legal person, they must indicate:
Their position in the structure of the legal person
The RIPE NCC may request official documentation proving that the person signing on behalf of the legal person is authorised to do so.
If there are doubts over the correctness of this information, the RIPE NCC reserves the right to check the validity of this documentation by requesting further documentation (including proof of identity) or additional information from third parties.
1.1.1. Sanctions and areas under dispute
The RIPE NCC believes that the means of communication should not be affected by political discussions or disputes. This includes the provision of correctly registered Internet number resources. The RIPE NCC is committed to taking all lawful steps available to ensure that the RIPE NCC can provide undisrupted services to all members across its service region. The RIPE NCC will not take positions with regard to specific political disputes.
The RIPE NCC as an association under Dutch Law has to comply with sanctions imposed by the Netherlands and the EU.
The RIPE NCC follows developments regarding sanctions and reviews whether they restrict the provision of services to network operators in certain regions or from having a contractual relationship with them. Additionally, the RIPE NCC communicates with the Dutch authorities in order to clarify the details of imposed sanctions and its obligations.
If the signing party is subject to such sanctions, the RIPE NCC may refuse to sign an agreement with, or to provide services to, this party.
Areas under dispute
The RIPE NCC will strive to facilitate the provision of services to network operators in areas under dispute and does not wish to deny services for political reasons. The RIPE NCC’s foremost concern as a neutral membership organisation is to ensure accurate registration of Internet number resources. The RIPE NCC can neither recognise nor deny one state’s authority over a region.
The RIPE NCC relies on proof of establishment provided by the signing party. This proof of establishment must be issued by a national authority and prove that the signing party exists.
If the signing party is located in an area claimed by two or more widely recognised states, the RIPE NCC may accept proof of establishment issued by whichever national authority the signing party chooses.
If the legal person is located in an area that is self-proclaimed as an independent state, the RIPE NCC may accept proof of establishment issued by the relevant authorities accompanied by further documentation (e.g., proof of identity of the authorised representative, articles of incorporation etc.).
1.2. Compliance with RIPE Policies
The RIPE NCC performs due diligence on requests for Internet number resources and the validity of the distribution criteria before registration in order to ensure compliance with the appropriate RIPE Policies (IPv4 Address Allocation and Assignment Policies for the RIPE NCC Service Region, IPv6 Address Allocation and Assignment Policy, Autonomous System (AS) Number Assignment Policy).
During these checks, the RIPE NCC may ask for information about the network the Internet number resources are meant to be assigned to, as well as for documents supporting this information.
Details of this due diligence depend on the specific Internet number resources that are requested. These details can be found in the Request Forms and Supporting Notes.
2. After the Registration or Distribution of Internet Number Resources
After the agreement has been signed and the Internet number resources have been registered, the RIPE NCC must ensure that relevant registration data are kept up-to-date and correct. To this end, the RIPE NCC performs audits (please see RIPE NCC Audit Activity) and has procedures to ensure that (legal or natural) persons that have registered Internet number resources are aware of the changes that must be communicated to the RIPE NCC (e.g., see RIPE NCC procedural documents about transfers of Internet number resource records and change of a Member’s official name, Independent resources – contractual changes between sponsoring LIR and End User and Closure of LIR and Deregistration of Internet Number Resources).
Submission of a change
Changes in the registration data must be requested by:
A registered contact person (someone that has been delegated the authority to contact the RIPE NCC via the LIR Portal on behalf of the person that has been registered Internet number resources); or
An authorised person (someone that has the general authority to act on behalf of the person that has been registered Internet number resources)
If there is any doubt about the identity or the authority of the person requesting these changes, the RIPE NCC reserves the right to request additional documentation (e.g., proof of identity, court decisions, etc.) and to request support or information from third parties.
The RIPE NCC will ask the requester to submit all relevant documentation that supports this change. Such documentation may include:
Registration papers from local authorities of the country the organisation is registered in
Court decisions establishing, recognising or ordering the change
Agreements mentioning the change
Confirmation signed by an authorised person
For more information, please see the RIPE NCC procedural document "Transfers of Internet Number Resources and Change of a Member’s Official Legal Name".
The RIPE NCC reserves the right to check the validity of this documentation by requesting support or information from third parties.
Agreement for the transfer of Internet number resources
In case of a transfer of registered Internet number resources, and in accordance with the relevant RIPE NCC procedural documents (“Transfer of Internet Number Resources and Change of a Member’s Official Legal Name” and “Independent Internet Number Resources – Contractual Relationship Changes Between Sponsoring LIR and End User”), both parties must agree to the terms of the transfer. To this end, the RIPE NCC provides the Transfer Agreement template that both parties must sign.
The Transfer Agreement must be signed by authorised persons from both parties. For the transferring party, it is required that the Transfer Agreement is signed by an authorised representative having the general capacity to sign and act on behalf of this party.
The RIPE NCC reserves the right to request official documentation proving that the person signing on behalf of either party is authorised to do so. In particular, the RIPE NCC may request either party to submit any relevant documentation listing the names of the persons authorised to sign and act on behalf of their organisation and/or to undertake any other necessary action in order to verify the validity of the provided documentation.
3. Fraudulent Documentation
If it becomes apparent that the RIPE NCC has been presented with fraudulent documentation, either before or after the registration of Internet number resources, this will be reported to the relevant authorities.
4. Confidentiality and Privacy Issues
The RIPE NCC maintains a duty of confidentiality towards the legal or natural persons that request Internet number resources. Information passed to the RIPE NCC is securely stored and will not be distributed further than is necessary.
Details of the process of handling personal data by the RIPE NCC can be found in the RIPE NCC Privacy Statement.
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Tenors Fire ‘All Lives Matter’ Singer at MLB All-Star Game
Group “deeply sorry for the disrespectful and misguided lack of judgment by one member of the group acting as a ‘lone wolf'” during “O Canada”
The Tenors, a Canadian vocal group, caused an uproar at Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game in San Diego after one “lone wolf” member inserted the lyrics “All lives matter” into their pregame rendition of “O Canada.” Following a firestorm of criticism, the group announced late Tuesday that they would not be performing with that singer again “until further notice.”
As is customary at baseball games involving the Toronto Blue Jays or all-star games, a rendition of “O Canada” preceded the first inning action. During a solo in the Tenors’ performance, singer and Tenors co-founder Remigio Pereira changed the “O Canada” lyrics to “We’re all brothers and sisters. All lives matter to the great” (The actual lyric: “With glowing hearts we see thee rise. The True North strong and free.”)
After Dallas, We Don't Need to Say 'Blue Lives Matter'
Pereira also held up a handwritten sign that read “All Lives Matter” on one side and “United We Stand” on the other, ESPN reports.
When word spread of the performance – the Canadian anthem was not shown on U.S. television – Pereira’s actions were met with instant criticism, as it came just a week after the police shooting deaths of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge and Philando Castile in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, as well as the deaths of five police officers patrolling a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest in Dallas. Canadians were also upset that Pereira disrespected their anthem.
An MLB spokesman stated that the league had no idea the singer would use the anthem to voice his political views. Midway through the game, the “shocked and embarrassed” Tenors apologized in a statement where they also announced that Pereira would no longer remain a member of the Juno Award-winning group.
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— The Tenors (@TenorsMusic) July 13, 2016
“The Tenors are deeply sorry for the disrespectful and misguided lack of judgment by one member of the group acting as a ‘lone wolf’ today,” the group wrote. “The other members of the group are shocked and embarrassed by the actions of Remigio Pereira, who changed the lyrics of our treasured anthem and used this coveted platform to serve his own political views.”
The Tenors added, “The actions of one member of this group were extremely selfish and he will not be performing with The Tenors until further notice.”
On Pereira’s personal Facebook – an account filled with flat Earth conspiracy theories – the singer explained the motivation behind his “All Lives Matter” stunt.
“I’ve been so moved lately by the tragic loss of life and I hoped for a positive statement that would bring us ALL together. ONE LOVE. That was my singular motivation when I said all lives matter,” Pereira wrote. “I am disturbed that people would attribute anything other than the purist [sic] of intentions to my actions. I weep for the senseless loss of life, the lives of all my brothers and sisters in this world. I speak for the human race and the lives of all sentient beings. Love, peace and harmony for ALL has always been my life’s purpose. I say this from the bottom and all corners of my heart, be good to one another, love one another. Let us all live in peace, it is everyone’s birthright. Once we awaken the love within, we will never be without.”
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Hear Phoenix’s Buoyant New Song ‘Ti Amo’
French pop-rock band release second single from sixth album out on June 9th
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Phoenix debuted “Ti Amo,” the title track from their June 9th album, Ti Amo. It’s the French band’s sixth album and follow up to 2013’s Bankrupt!
Following the glitchy, electro-pop single “J-Boy,” on “Ti Amo,” singer Thomas Mars professes his love in multiple languages above a pulsing, dance-y beat.
The band is currently in the middle of a world tour that includes various festival dates, including Governors Ball in New York, Hangout Festival in Alabama and Glastonbury in England.
The band has also provided new music for the forthcoming Sofia Coppola film, The Beguiled, starring Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst and Colin Farrell. Mars has been married to Coppola since 2011, and Phoenix’s music has appeared on the soundtracks for the director’s other films, including The Bling Ring and Somewhere.
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Robert Reich’s 8-Point Plan for a New Democratic Party
Former labor secretary says the party must be rebuilt from the ground up, and has some ideas on how it should be done
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During the 2016 primary, former Labor Secretary Robert Reich was an outspoken supporter of Bernie Sanders. When he threw his weight behind Hillary Clinton’s bid in the general election, he did so while also calling for the formation of a new progressive party to take up Sanders’ cause after the election. In the wake of Democrats’ humiliating defeat in November – not just for the presidency, but in a number of Congressional races – the UC Berkeley professor and co-founder of Inequality Media says the Democratic Party must be rebuilt from the ground up, and he has some ideas about how it ought to be done.
It won’t be easy, he says. “We are facing something far worse than many people would like to admit. This is not a normal transition of power, and Donald Trump will not be a normal president,” Reich told Rolling Stone one week after the election. “I think a lot of people are in denial about how bad this all is or could be or will be. A lot of people want to normalize this. It is not normal.”
Robert Reich on What's Next for Bernie — And His Supporters
“This requires a completely different kind of politics in response, and the Democratic Party needs to think at a much, much larger and more ambitious level than a lot of the Democrats I’ve been talking to over the last week have been.”
Here’s Reich’s blueprint for the future of the party.
1. Overhaul the DNC
“Organizations don’t change unless they feel compelled to. And although the 2016 election … certainly is a repudiation of the Democratic Party as it is organized, too many people have too many entrenched interests in keeping their power.
“What’s needed is not just a good person at the helm of the DNC. The entire organization has to be reinvented from the ground up. The Democratic Party has become irrelevant to the lives of most people. It’s nothing but a giant fundraising machine. …
“Without a fundamental reinvention of the Democratic Party, these names [being floated for DNC chair, like Keith Ellison and Howard Dean] mean very little. … Whoever it is has got to create a new organization. That, to me, is the most important criteria: whether they see and understand this.”
2. Embrace populism
“We are now in a populist era. The real struggle and the real question is: Will progressive populism prevail over authoritarian right-wing populism? One of the strongest and most powerful forces out there is a rejection of the status quo, a repudiation of politics as usual and a deep and profound distrust of elites, including the power structure of America. A new Democratic Party needs to lead on progressive populism.
“I spent a lot of time in red states and red cities in September and October of 2015, and what I encountered over and over again were people who were trying to decide between Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders. When I first encountered them, it didn’t make sense to me, but it has made more and more sense to me because these were people who had given up on politics as usual and wanted fundamental change.
“They’re going to discover that Donald Trump and the Republicans will not deliver the kind of change that they want. And I’m talking about not just lower-middle-class and working-class, but also part of the middle-class as well and many of the poor. It’s wrong to assume that this is only a white, male, working-class phenomenon, that Donald Trump is nothing more than the last desperate cries of a white, male working-class. It goes much deeper and it’s much broader than that.
“Some people are looking at exit polls from last week and are saying, Well, a lot of Trump supporters were not all that working-class. Their incomes were more middle-class. They’re missing the essence of the problem. Supporters of Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump alike have one big thing in common, and that is they are losing ground. Whatever their nominal incomes are, they are lower, adjusted for inflation, than they were 15, 16 years ago. And it’s that – that sense of losing ground, of being on a downward escalator – that has brought out these two faces of populism.
“The first [thing the party has to do] is to agree that for most people the economy has not been working. And also that the power structure – and I’m talking about big corporations, Wall Street, wealthy individuals – the power structure of the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, have failed. [Then we have] to diligently set out to establish countervailing power – to rebuild trade unions and other forms of organization that give people more voice and more power.
“I think it’s also very important to take on the corruption that is now rampant in Washington. And when I say corruption, I’m talking about the fact that every major industry, trade association, every major corporation, every major Wall Street bank is making the laws and rules by which we live and they’re doing it every day and there’s no countervailing power whatsoever.
“We’ve never in my lifetime had a situation as lopsided as this. And if the Democratic Party is going to be speaking to the reality that people live in, they’ve got to not only acknowledge that corruption, but become fighters to get big money out of politics because that’s the only way our democratic system can ever begin to come up with policies that respond to the powerlessness, economic powerlessness, of so many people.”
3. Mobilize, energize and educate the base
“If there is going to be a Democratic Party that’s relevant for the future, it’s got to turn itself into an organization capable of mobilizing, energizing and providing information and leadership to millions of people who at this moment don’t know what to do. [The new] Democratic Party has got to, number one, turn millions of people into an activist army to peacefully resist what’s about to happen [by] providing them with daily explanations of what is occurring in a Trump presidency backed by a Republican Congress, along with specific tasks that individuals and groups can do to stop or mitigate the harmful effects of these actions.”
4. Expose Trump as a fraud
“I think that Republicans over the next couple of years are going to reveal themselves to be on the side of big money. Donald Trump is not really a populist. He’s a fake populist. His entire transition team is now being run by representatives of big industries. … He wants to get rid of Dodd-Frank.
“This new Democratic Party has got to show very vividly that Donald Trump … is fraudulent. And expose that fraud. And offer people the real thing, rather than the fake variety. People will know it pretty soon. The policies that start streaming out of Washington … [from] Paul Ryan’s attempt to turn Medicare into a set of vouchers [to] the crackdown on labor unions [are] going to have some consequence. People are going to wake up and discover that instead of better jobs and a better economy, they’re worse off.”
“If the Democratic Party fails to do what it must do, then there’s going to be a gigantic void on the progressive side of this great tide of populism.”
5. Focus on 2018 now
“Those primaries start in a little bit more than a year from now, which means that some of this groundwork needs to be done in the next months. … Unless the Democratic Party taps into this giant wellspring of concern and resistance [now], it’s not going to win back the Senate. In fact, given the number of Senate seats that are going to be up for grabs in 2018 – most of the ones that are going to be up for grabs are Democratic incumbents, and in the House the challenge is even greater, given the gerrymandering. So we’ve got to get up to speed very, very fast. …
“Democrats have a very good chance to win those seats [that flipped Republican in 2010] back, particularly given the hatefulness of the Trump administration and … the public’s [expected] loss of confidence. … [But] this can’t be business as usual in terms of every local politician looking at his or her career as a set of logical sequences, moving up, getting more and more power in a normal Democratic power system. … There’s got to be an effort to recruit people who understand what is happening and who also have an understanding of why a national mobilization against it is so important.”
6. Look to the state and local level
“We have six states that have Democratic governors and Democratic legislators: California, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, Delaware and Rhode Island. The six big states on the West Coast could be a sort of light in the wilderness in terms of taking on such issues as reversing climate change and coming up with innovations on climate change, and expanding health care.
“I fear that the Trump administration, along with Paul Ryan, are going to not only repeal the Affordable Care Act, but repeal Medicare or substitute a voucher system, and the states need to pick up the slack. Even outside these six states, we need a political party, a progressive, new Democratic Party that’s going to be organizing in every state. And not only for the state elections, but also organizing grassroots groups that are active on specific issues right now in many, many states – including many of the groups that worked for Bernie Sanders – that need to be connected.”
7. Protect groups threatened by Trump
“The new Democratic Party has got to also protect vulnerable populations from harassment and exclusion on a daily basis at the local level. This progressive organization has got to be an active force for making sure that people of color and undocumented young people or recent immigrants and women and Muslims are not targeted and bullied, and be a voice against intolerance and bullying and harassment at the local, state and federal levels.
“We need more sanctuary cities, for example. We need a louder voice insisting on the prosecution of hate crimes. We’ve got to make sure that reporters know about what hate crimes are occurring and what groups are actually behind them. … We need to go beyond what individuals can do. We need to have a national voice embodied in progressive ideals and principals to stand up to this degree of intolerance.”
8. Failing all else, look outside the party
“If the Democratic Party fails to do what it must do, then there’s going to be a gigantic void on the progressive side of this great tide of populism. What then? Well, I’m not an advocate for a third party, because I think historically we know that third parties tend to hurt the dominant party closest to it, ideologically. But there may be an organization that grows up outside of the Democratic Party that pushes the Democrats, not unlike the Tea Party. The original Tea Party organization pushed the Republicans in a totally different direction.
“All I can tell you at this point in time is that millions of people are afraid of what’s to come. They want to know what to do. They want to be engaged and involved. They want to be part of a peaceful resistance army, with regard to what they expect to happen over the next months or years. And that expectation it is, it seems to me, justified and realistic. The Democrats would be wise to take advantage of this upsurge in public concern, and this desire to be directly involved. …
“There are many organizations at the local level and at the state level and the regional level that are doing important work and have been doing important work for years, but there is no national organization to use this energy constructively and to put up a fight. That’s what’s needed: a determined national resistance. It’s a huge opportunity for the Democrats, but if the Democrats don’t see it, and don’t take the opportunity, and don’t reorganize themselves in such a way that they become that organization – that peaceful resistance army, that progressive populist party – then they will be increasingly irrelevant.”
In This Article: Democrats, Donald Trump, Election 2016, Hillary Clinton
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What Has Shannon Elizabeth Been Doing Since 'American Pie'? 'Celebrity Big Brother' Is A New Experience For Her
By Chrissy Bobic
To some, she might always be known as the foreign exchange student from a raunchy teen comedy franchise that began in the late 90’s, but what has Shannon Elizabeth been doing since American Pie? Celebrity Big Brother is the next big role for her, but this time around, she’ll be playing herself since it’s reality TV and one of the most epic kinds of reality shows at that. Instead of competing for a dancing trophy or trying to earn a spot as a big time executive, this reality show is about staying in one house with several other people and no contact with the outside world while trying to outwit and outsmart each other.
But before Elizabeth agreed to be one of 11 contestants on Celebrity Big Brother, she’d already competed and appeared in a couple of other reality TV shows after garnering fame from the very first American Pie movie. In 2008, she competed on Dancing With the Stars Season 6 and came in sixth place, but left the show in a romance with pro partner Derek Hough. Spoiler alert: they later broke up and announced it to the world via Twitter. But despite being well-known for this one particular acting role over the years that also earned her a spot in both American Pie 2 and American Reunion, Elizabeth has appeared in plenty of different big screen and small screen movies over the past decade, including a TV show or two. So she’s never really been not working.
Near the end of the TV series That 70’s Show, Elizabeth has a nine-episode arc and she also starred in a Hallmark Christmas movie in 2013. Most recently, she co-starred in the movie Swing Away, but in her personal life, Elizabeth has made some big changes that were put on hold to be part of Celebrity Big Brother. "I’m living in Africa right now, so I came back over for this," the actress revealed to Entertainment Tonight. She’s been heading her charity Animal Avengers in South Africa and has actually relocated there to work on it. According to her website, Elizabeth started the non-profit in 2001 and decided to work with a focus in South Africa because she believes that "working alongside government is the most efficient way to make change in the largest capacity."
Not all of the celebrities appearing on the show this season are very familiar with Big Brother as a whole, but Elizabeth is probably the super-fan of the group, as she’s seen every season and already has a strategy going into Celebrity Big Brother. "You don’t want to be a target and there’s multiple ways to try to fade into the background a little bit, lay low," she said in the same Entertainment Tonight interview. "The big strong guys — there’s a reason they always go first." She knows the value in having not only skills when it comes to competitions, but also a good social game overall. So my money’s on Elizabeth using her prior Big Brother knowledge to clean up this season.
She also said in her interview that she has a boyfriend, so there will be no showmances for her during the shortened Celebrity Big Brother season, but there doesn't seem to be anything about a possible boyfriend on her Instagram. She could just be keeping that part of her life private. Perhaps the 2014 rumors about dating Russell Simmons had some truth to them and she prefers to keep their relationship more on the down-low. Either way, there isn’t much to go on as far as who she’s dating right now.
Elizabeth has also kept in contact with some of her American Pie co-stars, which says a lot since the franchise began in 1999. It's still heartwarming to know that the actors are still relatively close and seem to have maintained that original bond. Or at the very least, close enough so that when they get together it seems natural for them.
It’s not going to be her acting experience or even prior reality TV experience that takes Elizabeth far this season, however, but rather her knowledge of the competition itself. And with a cast that may or may not even be familiar with some of the important Big Brother jargon, that prior knowledge may go a long way for the actress and philanthropist.
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Election Day in Russia: Opposition surprises the ruling party
Marina Obrazkova
Acting Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin has won the city mayoral election with 51.37 percent of the vote. Source: Reuters
Voting took place across Russia on Sept. 8. The most interesting results were those for the Urals elections, where a representative of the Civic Platform opposition party, Leonid Roizman, became the mayor of Yekaterinburg. In Moscow, the turnout was unexpectedly low (around 33 percent), but acting Mayor Sergei Sobyanin still scored enough votes to win.
Sunday, Sept. 8, was the day of common voting in Russia. Elections were held at various levels, including the election of the heads of the eight subjects of the Russian Federation and the election of deputies to the regional legislative assemblies in 16 regions.
One of the main intrigues of the day was the election of the mayor of Moscow. Acting Mayor of Moscow Sergei Sobyanin scored 51.37 percent, while the opposition candidate from the democratic RPR–Parnas, Alexei Navalny, scored 27.24 percent.
These figures are quite different from predictions. At the beginning of the election, these candidates were predicted by sociologists to receive 60 percent and 9 percent, respectively.
Moscow mayoral battle: Clash of political cultures
There will be no second round of elections in Moscow, and Sergei Sobyanin, who is the existing mayor, will remain the head of the capital city. Navalny’s supporters intend to officially contest the announced voting results. On Monday, Sept. 9, they held a rally in support of their candidate.
The turnout at the Moscow election was very low — about 33 percent, according to the preliminary data. Ten years ago — the last time Muscovites chose their mayor — more than half of eligible voters came out to the election.
As Mikhail Vinogradov, the head of the St. Petersburg Politics Foundation says, “Low turnout is a consequence of two factors: an inconvenient day for voting and voter apathy. Voters’ apathy has become apparent — not just that of the opposition-minded, but everyone’s. People think that nothing depends on them and do not go to the elections.”
The Moscow election was carefully prepared for, due to a fear of disturbances. However, there were no scandals. Most voters came in the afternoon. According to the reports on social networks, the most disciplined supporters were Navalny’s.
On the day of elections, the central election commission received 54 violation signals from all over Russia: Seventeen violations were from Moscow, and the rest came from the 16 regions. A case of mass SMS distribution with propaganda for one of the candidates in the Sverdlovsk region is being investigated. Bribing of voters was detected in the Yaroslavl region.
Citizens can ensure fair elections themselves
Moscow mayor candidate planning protest rallies in Moscow prior to election results - police
No fair play in Moscow mayoral election
Sobyanin wins Moscow mayoral election
Representatives of Civic Control (a nonprofit organization for the protection of electoral rights) noted that the current elections are running in quiet conditions and with far fewer violations than during the time of the Duma elections the presidential election.
Vice president of the Center for Political Technologies, Alexei Makarkin, believes that these elections were the cleanest. In his opinion, this is a consequence of the protests that took place in December 2011, when people took to the streets to protect the integrity of elections.
The biggest surprise was the result of the mayoral contest in the third largest city in Russia, Yekaterinburg. The majority of votes were won by the opposition candidate and president of the City without Drugs project, Yevgeny Roizman, who received 30.11 percent of the votes and beat United Russia candidate Yakov Silin.
As for the elections to the regional legislative assembly, there were surprises there, in spite of the leadership of the ruling party United Russia. For example, in Krasnoyarsk, the moderate leftist party, Russia’s Patriots, took the lead. In several regions, the Communists, who traditionally occupy second place in the election, gave the leading position to the Liberal Democratic Party.
In general, the elections have shown that different regions of Russia are living at different speeds. "On the one hand, there are regions that live in the old way: The ruling party shows great result, and elections are not much different from previous ones; but there are also big cities, where the situation is completely different. There's another way of voting there. Opposition can mobilize their supporters. There, the people in power have problems,” says Makarkin.
Related: Elections in Russia
“It is now impossible to use the administrative resources the old way. As a result, supporters of the government who really wanted to vote came to the elections, and the rest chose to go out of town — hence the decline in the number of votes for the government. Supporters of the authorities decided that nothing depends on them,” says the expert.
Previously, it was always believed that a low turnout is beneficial to the government, but these elections have shown the reverse situation. "The low turnout is beneficial to the government, provided they have the administrative resources; if not, the low turnout is beneficial for the opposition,” Makarkin says.
Experts believe that now, after the results of the elections, authorities will no longer ignore the protest vote and will try to accommodate the interests of all residents.
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Russian regions Alexei Navalny elections politics mayoral elections sergey sobyanin Politics Elections The X-Pat Files
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News: Rotherham Council courts controversy
OUT! Rotherham Council has chosen Wimbledon fortnight to begin work on extending the car park at Clifton Park meaning that the tennis courts are out of action for anyone inspired by the greatest tennis tournament in the world.
Rothbiz reported earlier this year that plans were being developed to extend the museum car park onto the existing tennis courts as part of a wider scheme to provide new tennis facilities at the site.
The Council is working with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) and Sport England to fund, subject to planning consent, five new floodlit tennis courts on the site of the old bowling greens, which have not been used for a number of years due to previous budget cuts.
Tennis became unavailable at Clifton Park on July 2, the same day that play got underway at SW19.
A spokesperson for Rotherham Council, said: "We are extending the car park onto the tennis courts. New tennis courts will be built on one of the disused bowling greens and part of the basketball area.
"If you want to play tennis in the meantime we have opened tennis courts at Bradgate Park which is less than two miles away. These courts can be booked through our partner Parks Tennis in the usual way."
One poster on Facebook said: "The busiest time of year for these courts is Wimbledon fortnight and the few weeks afterwards. Great timing with the school holidays just around the corner."
The council's capital programme for 2018/19 has a capitalisation of £121,000 set aside for Clifton Park car parking and tennis courts with the money set to come from income generation.
A planning application has not yet been submitted but it is hoped that the new courts will open for summer 2019. However, indications in February were that "work is expected to be carried out within the next 12 to 24 months."
The LTA launched "Transforming British Tennis Together" last year, with the aim of investing £125m in British tennis facilities. The sum is set to be matched by local partners. The largest capital investment programme the LTA has ever undertaken has the goals of doubling the number children playing tennis and doubling the number of times infrequent adults play tennis.
On the edge of Rotherham town centre, the park was once again voted one of the public's favourites in the 2017 People's Choice contest. For the second year running, the popular park was one of just ten in the whole of the UK, and the only one in Yorkshire, to be successful in the awards run by Keep Britain Tidy.
Celebrating 125 years since it opened its doors, Clifton Park Museum highlights the history of the borough. Attracting over 100,000 visitors a year and also a location for wedding ceremonies and events, the museum is in the former Clifton House, built between 1783 and 1784 for Joshua Walker, of the Walker Iron & Steel Works of Masborough, and designed by local architect John Carr.
Clifton Park website
Images: RMBC
Labels: clifton park, council, investment, leisure, Rotherham, sport
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Planning - First Nations Planning
School University of Northern British Columbia
Location Prince George, BC, Canada
School Type University
School Size Full-time Undergraduate: 3,627
Full-time Graduate: 1,596
Degree Bachelor
Entry Grade (%)* 65%
Prerequisites Notes Recommended Grade 12 course: Pre-Calculus 12
Scholarships 9 scholarship(s)
Description The Bachelor of Planning degree provides a broad education in environmental planning. The focus is on understanding the relationship between people and the environment and on reducing the environmental impact of human activities. The study of planning examines public processes that improve the quality of decisions affecting the environment. Responsible planning integrates various private and public interests and identifies viable, workable options. Planners play a vital role in decision-making processes concerning the future of human settlements, resource management, environmental protection, human health and well-being, economic development, and many other areas. Ultimately, the work of planners becomes part of, or a catalyst to, public policy.
First Nation communities have significant and growing demands for qualified planners. As many First Nations move to define land claims in Canada, potentially giving First Nations significant responsibilities for land and community planning, and as others work to build upon existing treaties, the availability of skilled planners becomes essential. However, planning by, and with, First Nations requires specific skills and abilities in the planners, whether or not they themselves are First Nation. For most First Nation communities few distinctions are made between ecological/environmental planning and planning for social and cultural needs. Cultural and social needs are developed from within, and are grounded in, the ecosystem. First Nations planning must necessarily integrate all; First Nations wish to remain grounded in tradition and seek to move into the future through sound community economic development and skilled land management. Most face significant community development needs, including infrastructure development, housing , and health planning. Students need not just a sound grasp of planning principles, but also an understanding of the protocols, history, social structure, and ecology of Canadian First Nations. Further, cross cultural translation skills, community participation techniques, and a solid grounding in ethics are required.
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It's Not Just Salt, Sugar, Fat: Study Finds Ultra-Processed Foods Drive Weight Gain
An example of one of the study's ultra-processed lunches consists of quesadillas, refried beans and diet lemonade. Participants on this diet ate an average of 508 calories more per day and gained an average of 2 pounds over two weeks.
/Hall et al./Cell Metabolism
Maria Godoy | NPR | May 16, 2019
Over the past 70 years, ultra-processed foods have come to dominate the U.S. diet. These are foods made from cheap industrial ingredients and engineered to be super tasty and generally high in fat, sugar and salt.
The rise of ultra-processed foods has coincided with growing rates of obesity, leading many to suspect they've played a big role in our growing waistlines. But is it something about the highly processed nature of these foods itself that drives people to overeat? A new study finds the answer is yes.
The study, conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health, is the first randomized, controlled trial to show that eating a diet made up of ultra-processed foods actually drives people to overeat and gain weight compared with a diet made up of whole or minimally processed foods. Study participants on the ultra-processed diet ate an average of 508 calories more per day and ended up gaining an average of 2 pounds over a two-week period. People on the unprocessed diet, meanwhile, ended up losing about 2 pounds on average over a two-week period.
"The difference in weight gain for one [group] and weight loss for the other during these two periods is phenomenal. We haven't seen anything like this," says Barry Popkin, a nutrition professor at the University of North Carolina who has studied the role of ultra-processed foods in the American diet but was not involved in the current research.
Dariush Mozaffarian, dean of Tufts University's Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, agrees that the findings are striking. He says what was so impressive was that the NIH researchers documented this weight gain even though each meal offered on the two different diets contained the same total amount of calories, fats, protein, sugar, salt, carbohydrates and fiber. Study participants were allowed to eat as much or as little as they wanted, but ended up eating way more of the ultra-processed meals, even though they didn't rate them as being tastier than the unprocessed meals.
"These are landmark findings that the processing of the foods makes a huge difference in how much a person eats," says Mozaffarian. That's important, because the majority of foods now sold in the U.S. — and increasingly, around the globe — are ultra-processed.
And ultra-processed foods include more than just the obvious suspects, like chips, candy, packaged desserts and ready-to-eat meals. The category also includes foods that some consumers might find surprising, including Honey Nut Cheerios and other breakfast cereals, packaged white bread, jarred sauces, frozen sausages and other reconstituted meat products, and yogurt with added fruit. Popkin says ultra-processed foods usually contain a long list of ingredients, many of them made in labs. So, for example, instead of seeing "apples" listed on a food label, you might get additives that re-create the scent of that fruit. These are foods designed to be convenient, low cost and requiring little preparation.
The new research, which appears in the journal Cell Metabolism, was led by Kevin Hall, a senior scientist at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Hall says he was surprised by his findings, because many people have suspected it is the high salt, sugar and fat content in ultra-processed foods that drives people to gain weight. But "when you match the diets for all of those nutrients, something about the ultra-processed foods still drives this big effect on calorie intake," Hall says.
To conduct the study, Hall and his colleagues recruited 20 healthy, stable-weight adults — 10 men and 10 women — to live in an NIH facility for a four-week period. All their meals were provided for them.
Participants were randomly assigned to one of two diets for two-week stretches: One group was fed an unprocessed diet full of whole or minimally processed foods like stir-fried beef with vegetables, basmati rice and orange slices. The other group ate an ultra-processed diet of meals like chicken salad made with canned chicken, jarred mayonnaise and relish on white bread, served with canned peaches in heavy syrup. When the two weeks were up, the groups were then assigned to the opposite diet plan.
Even though the study was small, it was also highly controlled. Researchers knew exactly how many macronutrients and calories participants were eating — and burning, because they took detailed metabolic measurements. The scientists tracked other health markers too, including blood glucose levels and even hormone levels. Hall notes that this makes these kinds of studies extremely difficult and expensive to carry out. But the study design also makes the findings that much more significant, Popkin and Mozaffarian both say.
"Putting people in a controlled setting and giving them their food lets you really understand biologically what's going on, and the differences are striking," says Mozaffarian.
For one thing, previous studies have linked an ultra-processed diet to weight gain and poor health outcomes, like an increased risk for several cancers and early death from all causes. But these studies were all observational, which means they couldn't prove that ultra-processed foods caused these outcomes, only that they were correlated.
Hall says the new study wasn't designed to see what exactly it is about ultra-processed foods that drives overeating, but the findings do suggest some mechanisms.
"One thing that was kind of intriguing was that some of the hormones that are involved in food intake regulation were quite different between the two diets as compared to baseline," Hall says.
For example, when the participants were eating the unprocessed diet, they had higher levels of an appetite-suppressing hormone called PYY, which is secreted by the gut, and lower levels of ghrelin, a hunger hormone, which might explain why they ate fewer calories. On the ultra-processed diet, these hormonal changes flipped, so participants had lower levels of the appetite-suppressing hormone and higher levels of the hunger hormone.
Another interesting finding: Both groups ate about the same amount of protein, but those on the ultra-processed diet ate a lot more carbs and fat. There is a concept, called the protein leverage hypothesis, that suggests that people will eat until they've met their protein needs. Hall says that this seems to be the case in this study and it partially explains the difference in calorie consumption they found. Even though the meals were matched for calories and nutrients, including protein, the ultra-processed meals were more calorie-dense per bite. In part, that's because ultra-processed foods tend to be low in fiber, so researchers had to add fiber to the beverages served as part of these meals to match the fiber content of the unprocessed diet. That means participants on the ultra-processed diet might have had to munch through more carbs and fat to hit their protein needs.
And one last finding of note: People ate much faster — both in terms of grams per minute and calories per minute — on the ultra-processed diet. Hall says it might be that, because the ultra-processed foods tended to be softer and easier to chew, people devoured them more quickly, so they didn't give their gastrointestinal tracts enough time to signal to their brains that they were full and ended up overeating.
Hall says his findings have implications for the diet wars — vegan versus low-carb or low-fat diets. "They all have something in common. ... Proponents of healthy versions of those diets suggest that people cut out ultra-processed foods." He says that elimination might account for at least part of the success that people have on these diets.
Popkin says the take-home message for consumers is, "We should try to eat as much real food as we can. That can be plant food. It can be animal food. It can be beef, pork, chicken, fish or vegetables and fruits. And one has to be very careful once one begins to go into other kinds of food."
But Popkin says the findings also present a challenge for the global food industry: how to preserve the convenience, abundance and low cost of food without sacrificing health. "Let's see if they can produce ultra-processed food that's healthy and that won't be so seductive and won't make us eat so much extra," he says. "But they haven't yet."
View this story at NPR
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Filed under: Jordan,Locations — Tags: 03, Al-Maghtas, baptism of Jesus, baptismal pools, baptismal site, Bethabara, Bethany Beyond the Jordan, Elijah, John the Baptist, Jordan, Jordan River, Joshua, minefield, peace treaty, Qasr Al-Yehud, Wadi Al-Kharrar, Yardenit — 1:25 pm
The baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist, the act that launched Jesus’ public ministry, most likely took place on the Jordanian side of the Jordan River, in a perennial riverbed called the Wadi Al-Kharrar.
Shelter over remains of a church at the Baptism Site (Alicia Bramlett)
Here the remains of more than 20 Christian sites have been discovered, including several churches, a prayer hall, baptismal pools and a sophisticated water reticulation system. These date back to the Roman and Byzantine periods.
Excavations at Bethany Beyond the Jordan began only in 1996. Before then the area had been a minefield on the front line between Jordan and Israel, whose border is the Jordan River.
The 1994 peace treaty between Jordan and Israel prepared the way for access by archaeologists and church officials. Jordanian authorities have built a new road, a visitors’ centre and walkways. Construction of several new churches has begun, the most prominent being the gold-domed Greek Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist.
The baptismal site of Bethany Beyond the Jordan (John 1:28) is near the southern end of the Jordan River, across from Jericho and 8 kilometres south of the King Hussein (or Allenby) Bridge. It is 40 minutes by car from the Jordanian capital of Amman.
It should not be confused with the Bethany on the eastern slope of the Mount of Olives, near Jerusalem, where Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead.
Stream flows from oasis
At the head of the Wadi Kharrar, springs emerge from the barren landscape to create a small oasis of tamarisk and palm trees, reeds, grasses and shrubbery. From here the Wadi Kharrar stream flows eastward to the Jordan River, its 2-kilometre route flanked by thick vegetation and identified by the murmur of running water.
Lush vegetation beside the Jordan River (© Visitjordan.com)
The fresh water of the Wadi Kharrar stream would have been more suitable for baptisms than the murkier Jordan River, which in John the Baptist’s time was also subject to heavy seasonal flooding.
The area adjacent to the baptismal site of Bethany Beyond the Jordan (called Al-Maghtas in Arabic) has many other biblical associations.
Near here, it is believed, Joshua led the Israelites across the Jordan River to the Promised Land after the waters miraculously stopped flowing (Joshua 3:14-16).
Elijah — a prophet who is often associated with John the Baptist — also crossed the Jordan River on dry ground in this area, and was then taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire (2 Kings 2:8-11).
In the New Testament, Jesus withdrew to Bethany Beyond the Jordan after being threatened with stoning in Jerusalem (John 10:31-40).
Early Christian pilgrims visited Bethany Beyond the Jordan on a route that went from Jerusalem to Jericho, across the Jordan River and then to Mount Nebo.
Precise spot is unknown
Pilgrims renew baptismal promises around a font of water from the Jordan River (Seetheholyland.net)
John the Baptist “went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (Luke 3:3). The Jordan River has changed course over the centuries and the precise spot where John baptised Jesus will probably never be positively identified.
All four Gospel writers mention Jesus’ baptism, but only John specifies the location as Bethany Beyond the Jordan. Documentary evidence favours identifying this location as Wadi Al-Kharrar or Al-Maghtas.
Not all scholars accept this identification. Some prefer a location north of the Sea of Galilee, by the Yarmouk River, where Elijah, hiding from the wrath of King Ahab, is believed to have been fed by a raven (1 Kings 17:2-6).
Identification was made more difficult by the Christian scholar Origen, who lived in Palestine in the 3rd century. Unaware of any Bethany on the east side of the Jordan River, he suggested the placename in John’s Gospel should be Bethabara (which was on the west of the river). Some New Testament translators followed his suggestion. It even appears in the King James Version of the Bible.
Jesus’ baptism is also commemorated on the western bank of the Jordan River, at a site in Israel called Qasr Al-Yahud (see below).
Church was built on arches
Pilgrims as far back as 333 described visits to the baptism site of Bethany Beyond the Jordan. An account in 530 said it was marked by a marble pillar on which an iron cross had been fastened.
The 6th-century pilgrim Theodosius described a church built there by the Byzantine emperor Anastasius I. He said this square-shaped church was built on high arches to allow flood waters to pass underneath. Archaeologists believe they have uncovered remains of the piers on which the church was built.
Later pilgrims referred to a small church said to have been built “on the place where the Lord’s clothes were placed”.
The Wadi Al-Kharrar was also the centre of an active monastic life. Hermits lived in caves carved into the soft limestone, gathering weekly for a common liturgy.
A monastery with four churches developed between the 4th and 6th centuries on Tell Mar Elias (St Elijah Hill), just above the springs that feed the stream. A hostel between the monastery and the river provided lodging for pilgrims, who would immerse themselves in the waters.
The baptismal site was particularly revered by Russian pilgrims prior to the Russian Revolution of 1917. They would arrive carrying their shrouds which they would wear as they baptised each other in the river.
One church was built around a cave
In an area of several square kilometres, now called the Baptism Archaeological Park, the Jordanian Department of Antiquities has surveyed, excavated and conserved a series of ancient remains.
Mosaics from a church floor (© Visitjordan.com)
These include a walled monastery containing at least four churches and chapels, a prayer hall, a sophisticated water reticulation and storage system and three plastered pools. The wall was intended to prevent erosion, rather than protect against attack.
The discoveries include remains of foundations and walls, mosaic floors, fine coloured stone pavements, Corinthian capitals, column drums and bases, and hermits’ cells and caves.
One of the churches appears to have been built around a natural cave containing fresh spring water — possibly the cave that Byzantine pilgrims called “the cave of John the Baptist”.
The development of facilities for pilgrims has been encouraged by the Jordanian royal family. These facilities include a new road from the Dead Sea area, a visitors’ centre, and paths and walkways to the most important religious and archaeological sites.
In 2015 Bethany Beyond the Jordan was designated a World Heritage site.
Commemoration moved to western bank
Greek Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist at Bethany Beyond the Jordan (Seetheholyland.net)
The religious sites in the Wadi Al-Kharrar area were gradually abandoned from the time of the Muslim conquest, in the middle of the 7th century. Pilgrims from Jerusalem no longer ventured across the Jordan River, so they commemorated the baptism of Jesus near Qasr Al-Yehud on the western bank.
This site is marked by the large medieval-era Greek Orthodox Monastery of St John the Baptist, built on Byzantine ruins and clearly visible from across the river.
Access to the area around Qasr Al-Yehud has also been difficult in modern times. From 1967 until 1994 it was also in a military zone and heavily mined. It was open only twice a year for pilgrims celebrating their feasts of the baptism of Christ, in January for the Orthodox and October for the Catholics. In 2011 it was opened to the public.
By the end of 2018, access to three of the seven monasteries in the area — Greek Orthodox, Ethiopian and Franciscan (Catholic) — had been cleared of mines.
While Qasr Al-Yehud was inaccessible, the long-established Kibbutz Kinneret began running a substitute site at Yardenit, near the southern end of the Sea of Galilee, with modern facilities and shady eucalyptus trees. It has been receiving more than half a million visitors a year, many receiving baptism or renewing their baptismal promises in the Jordan River.
In Scripture:
Elijah is taken up to heaven: 2 Kings 2:1-14
The preaching of John the Baptist: Luke 3:2-14
John baptises Jesus: Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22; John 1:29-34
The witness of John the Baptist: John 1:19-28
Jesus retreats beyond the Jordan for safety: John 10:40
Department of Antiquities of Jordan; Jordan Valley Authority; Greek Orthodox Church
Tel.: 962-5-3590360
Open: Winter 8am-4pm (last entry 3pm); summer 8am-6pm (last entry 5pm)
Remains of Christian sites at Bethany Beyond the Jordan, with steps leading to Church of John the Baptist, under far shelter (Seetheholyland.net)
New Catholic church under construction at Bethany Beyond the Jordan (Seetheholyland.net)
Piers for arches on which one of the churches at Bethany Beyond the Jordan was built (Seetheholyland.net)
St Mary of Egypt receiving Communion from St Zosimas, as depicted at Bethany Beyond the Jordan (Seetheholyland.net)
Icon in Church of St John the Baptist at Bethany Beyond the Jordan (Seetheholyland.net)
Bones of a 6th-century monk in the Church of John the Baptist (Seetheholyland.net)
Access to the Jordan River from Jordanian (left) and Israeli sides (Seetheholyland.net)
One of the new churches at Bethany Beyond the Jordan (Seetheholyland.net)
Approach to the Jordan River from the Jordanian side (Seetheholyland.net)
Inside the “Cave of John the Baptist” (© Baptismsite.com)
Hermit cells overlooking the Jordan River (© Baptismsite.com)
Remains of the mosaic floor of the upper basilica (© Baptismsite.com)
Shelters over the remains of churches built in memory of the Baptism of Christ (© Baptismsite.com)
Excavations at Bethany Beyond the Jordan (© Visitjordan.com)
Mural of Elijah’s fiery ascent into heaven, in the Orthodox church (David Bjorgen)
Mosaic pattern at Bethany Beyond the Jordan (© Visitjordan.com)
Dome of Orthodox church at Bethany Beyond the Jordan (Bob McCaffrey)
Mural of Jesus approaching John the Baptist, in the Orthodox church (David Bjorgen)
Close-up of the Church of John Paul lI (© Visitjordan.com)
Mural of Jesus’ Baptism, in the Orthodox church (David Bjorgen)
Excavations at Bethany Beyond the Jordan (© Visitpalestine.ps)
Excavation of a pool at the Baptism Site in Jordan (© Visitjordan.com)
Orthodox Church of St John the Baptist at the Baptism Site (David Bjorgen)
Arch of the Church of John Paul II, the pope who celebrated Mass here in 2000 (© Baptismsite.com)
Sign at Bethany Beyond the Jordan (Bob McCaffrey)
Four piers show where Byzantine church is believed to have been built (Seetheholyland.net)
Russian Orthodox church at Bethany Beyond the Jordan, with mosaic depicting President Vladimir Putin at its opening in 2012 (Seetheholyland.net)
Evangelical Lutheran Church at Bethany Beyond the Jordan (Ben Gray / ELCJHL)
Sign quoting King of Jordan at Bethany Beyond the Jordan (Seetheholyland.net)
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Lazaroff, Tovah: “Israel clears landmines from seven monasteries by Jesus’ Baptismal site”, Jerusalem Post, December 9, 2018
Miller, Charles: “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (CNEWA World, January 2002)
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Wooding, Dan: “Thousands visit Bethany Beyond the Jordan”, Assist News Service, January 15, 2007
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Jordan, the Land and River of the Baptism (Franciscan Cyberspot)
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The music of Motown defined an era. From the Jackson 5 and Diana Ross to Stevie Wonder and Smokey Robinson, Berry Gordy and his right-hand man, Barney Ales, built the most successful independent record label in the world. Not only did Motown represent the most iconic recording artists of its time and produce countless global hits--it created a cultural institution that redefined pop and gave us the vision of a new America: vibrant, innovative, and racially equal.
This new paperback edition of the first official visual history of the label includes a dazzling array of images, and unprecedented access to the archives of the makers and stars of Motown. Extensive specially commissioned photography of treasures extracted from the Motown archives, as well as the personal collections of Barney Ales and Motown stars, lends new insight into the lives of the legends. Motown also draws on interviews with key players from the label's colorful history, including Motown founder Berry Gordy; Barney Ales; Smokey Robinson; Mary Wilson, founding member of the Supremes; and many more.
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When You Come Back to Me Again
by Garth Brooks
Performed by Garth Brooks 30
Setlists featuring When You Come Back to Me Again
15 Dec 2017 - Garth Brooks at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN, USA
MainBaby, Let's Lay Down and Dance, Rodeo, Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House, The River, Two Piña Coladas, The Beaches of Cheyenne, Papa Loved Mama, Ain't Goin' Down ('til the Sun Comes Up), Unanswered Prayers, That Summer, Ask Me How I Know, The Thunder Rolls, In Another's Eyes by Trisha Yearwood, Shameless by Billy Joel, Callin' Baton Rouge, Friends in Low Places, The Dance
EncoreAlabama Clay, In Lonesome Dove, Wrapped Up in You, A Friend to Me, Make You Feel My Love by Bob Dylan, When You Come Back to Me Again, Turn the Page by Bob Seger, Amarillo by Morning by George Strait, Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old), Standing Outside the Fire
2 Dec 2017 - Garth Brooks at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ, USA
MainBaby, Let's Lay Down and Dance, Rodeo, Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House, The Beaches of Cheyenne, The River, Two Piña Coladas, Papa Loved Mama, Ain't Goin' Down ('til the Sun Comes Up), Unanswered Prayers, If Tomorrow Never Comes, That Summer, Ask Me How I Know, The Thunder Rolls, In Another's Eyes by Trisha Yearwood, Shameless by Billy Joel, Shout! by The Isley Brothers, Callin' Baton Rouge, Friends in Low Places, The Dance
EncoreSomewhere Other Than the Night, That Girl Is a Cowboy, When You Come Back to Me Again, You Move Me, Wrapped Up in You, Walkaway Joe by Trisha Yearwood, Golden Ring by George Jones, Whiskey to Wine, Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old), Longneck Bottle, Operator (That's Not the Way It Feels) by Jim Croce, Night Moves by Bob Seger, Amarillo by Morning by George Strait, Piano Man by Billy Joel, Standing Outside the Fire
22 Oct 2017 - Garth Brooks at Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, NE, USA
MainBaby, Let's Lay Down and Dance, Rodeo, Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House, The River, Two Piña Coladas, Papa Loved Mama, Unanswered Prayers, Make You Feel My Love by Bob Dylan, That Summer, Ask Me How I Know, The Thunder Rolls, In Another's Eyes by Trisha Yearwood, Shameless by Billy Joel, Callin' Baton Rouge, Friends in Low Places, The Dance
Encore 1In Lonesome Dove, Wrapped Up in You, When You Come Back to Me Again, Night Moves by Bob Seger, Golden Ring by George Jones, Walkaway Joe by Trisha Yearwood
Encore 2Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old), Tacoma, Standing Outside the Fire
8 Sep 2017 - Garth Brooks at Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB, Canada
MainBaby, Let's Lay Down and Dance, Rodeo, Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House, The Beaches of Cheyenne, The River, Two Piña Coladas, Papa Loved Mama, Ain't Goin' Down ('til the Sun Comes Up), Unanswered Prayers, That Summer, Ask Me How I Know, The Thunder Rolls, In Another's Eyes by Trisha Yearwood, Shameless by Billy Joel, Callin' Baton Rouge, Friends in Low Places, The Dance
Encore 1Night Moves by Bob Seger, When You Come Back to Me Again, The Red Strokes, Wrapped Up in You, Ireland, Amarillo by Morning by George Strait, That Ol' Wind, Walkaway Joe by Trisha Yearwood, Golden Ring by George Jones, Whiskey to Wine
Encore 2Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old), Standing Outside the Fire, Piano Man by Billy Joel
14 Jul 2017 - Garth Brooks at Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
MainBaby, Let's Lay Down and Dance, Rodeo, Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House, The River, Two Piña Coladas, Papa Loved Mama, Ain't Goin' Down ('til the Sun Comes Up), Unanswered Prayers, That Summer, Ask Me How I Know, The Thunder Rolls, In Another's Eyes by Trisha Yearwood, Shameless by Billy Joel, Callin' Baton Rouge, Friends in Low Places, The Dance
Encore 1When You Come Back to Me Again, In Lonesome Dove, Wrapped Up in You, Don't Close Your Eyes by Keith Whitley, Amarillo by Morning by George Strait, Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off by Joe Nichols
Encore 2Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old), More Than a Memory, Standing Outside the Fire
6 May 2017 - Garth Brooks at Sprint Center, Kansas City, MO, USA
MainBaby, Let's Lay Down and Dance, Rodeo, Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House, The River, Two Piña Coladas, Papa Loved Mama, Ain't Goin' Down ('til the Sun Comes Up), Unanswered Prayers, If Tomorrow Never Comes, That Summer, Ask Me How I Know, The Thunder Rolls, In Another's Eyes by Trisha Yearwood, Shameless by Billy Joel, Callin' Baton Rouge, Friends in Low Places, The Dance
EncoreWhen You Come Back to Me Again, Standing Outside the Fire, Make You Feel My Love by Bob Dylan, Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old), Carolina in My Mind by James Taylor, Lo and Behold by James Taylor, Fire and Rain by James Taylor, Night Moves by Bob Seger, Wrapped Up in You, Piano Man by Billy Joel
1 Apr 2017 - Garth Brooks at United Supermarkets Arena, Lubbock, TX, USA
EncoreIn Lonesome Dove, When You Come Back to Me Again, We Shall Be Free, Longneck Bottle, Make You Feel My Love by Bob Dylan, Amarillo by Morning by George Strait, More Than a Memory, Good Ride Cowboy, Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old), Standing Outside the Fire
25 Mar 2017 - Garth Brooks at Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
MainBaby, Let's Lay Down and Dance, Rodeo, Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House, The River, Two Piña Coladas, Papa Loved Mama, Ain't Goin' Down ('til the Sun Comes Up), Unanswered Prayers, If Tomorrow Never Comes, That Summer, The Thunder Rolls, In Another's Eyes by Trisha Yearwood, Ask Me How I Know, Callin' Baton Rouge, Friends in Low Places, The Dance
Encore 1That Girl Is a Cowboy, Make You Feel My Love by Bob Dylan, Ireland, When You Come Back to Me Again
Encore 2We Shall Be Free, Longneck Bottle, The Beaches of Cheyenne, Standing Outside the Fire
MainBaby, Let's Lay Down and Dance, Rodeo, Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House, The Beaches of Cheyenne, The River, Two Piña Coladas, Papa Loved Mama, Ain't Goin' Down ('til the Sun Comes Up), Unanswered Prayers, That Summer, The Thunder Rolls, In Another's Eyes by Trisha Yearwood, Ask Me How I Know, Callin' Baton Rouge, Friends in Low Places, The Dance
Encore 1What She's Doing Now, When You Come Back to Me Again, The Red Strokes, Wrapped Up in You, Piano Man by Billy Joel, It's Your Song, Face to Face, Turn the Page by Bob Seger
Encore 2Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old), Shameless by Billy Joel, Standing Outside the Fire
12 Mar 2017 - Garth Brooks at Times Union Center, Albany, NY, USA
MainBaby, Let's Lay Down and Dance, Rodeo, Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House, The River, Two Piña Coladas, Papa Loved Mama, Ain't Goin' Down ('til the Sun Comes Up), Unanswered Prayers, If Tomorrow Never Comes, That Summer, The Thunder Rolls, In Another's Eyes by Trisha Yearwood, Shameless by Billy Joel, Callin' Baton Rouge, Friends in Low Places, The Dance
Encore 1When You Come Back to Me Again, Wild Horses, Belleau Wood, The Red Strokes, Fit for a King
Encore 2Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old), Piano Man by Billy Joel, Don't Close Your Eyes by Keith Whitley, Amarillo by Morning by George Strait, I Told You So by Randy Travis, Standing Outside the Fire
19 Jun 2016 - Garth Brooks at MTS Centre, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
MainMan Against Machine, Rodeo, The Beaches of Cheyenne, Two Piña Coladas, The River, Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House, Shameless by Billy Joel, Ain't Goin' Down ('til the Sun Comes Up), Unanswered Prayers, If Tomorrow Never Comes, Papa Loved Mama, More Than a Memory, The Thunder Rolls, In Another's Eyes by Trisha Yearwood, Make You Feel My Love by Bob Dylan, That Summer, Cold Like That, Callin' Baton Rouge, You Wreck Me, Friends in Low Places, The Dance
Encore 1The Fever
Encore 2What She's Doing Now, The Red Strokes, Fishin' in the Dark by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, When You Come Back to Me Again
Encore 3Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old), Standing Outside the Fire, Longneck Bottle, Tacoma
26 Mar 2016 - Garth Brooks at FirstOntario Centre, Hamilton, ON, Canada
MainMan Against Machine, Rodeo, The Beaches of Cheyenne, Two Piña Coladas, The River, Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House, Ain't Goin' Down ('til the Sun Comes Up), Papa Loved Mama, Unanswered Prayers, If Tomorrow Never Comes, That Summer, The Thunder Rolls, In Another's Eyes by Trisha Yearwood, Shameless by Billy Joel, Callin' Baton Rouge, Friends in Low Places, The Dance
Encore 1The Change, When You Come Back to Me Again, Ireland, Mom by Bonnie Tyler, Piano Man by Billy Joel, American Pie by Don McLean, Night Moves by Bob Seger, Amarillo by Morning by George Strait
Encore 2Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old), Standing Outside the Fire
MainMan Against Machine, Rodeo, Two Piña Coladas, The River, Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House, Shameless by Billy Joel, Ain't Goin' Down ('til the Sun Comes Up), Unanswered Prayers, Papa Loved Mama, If Tomorrow Never Comes, The Thunder Rolls, In Another's Eyes by Trisha Yearwood, Callin' Baton Rouge, Friends in Low Places, The Dance
EncoreWhen You Come Back to Me Again, The Red Strokes, The Change, Mom by Bonnie Tyler, Standing Outside the Fire, American Pie by Don McLean
27 Feb 2016 - Garth Brooks at DCU Center, Worcester, MA, USA
MainMan Against Machine, Rodeo, The Beaches of Cheyenne, Two Piña Coladas, The River, Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House, Shameless by Billy Joel, Ain't Goin' Down ('til the Sun Comes Up), Unanswered Prayers, If Tomorrow Never Comes, Papa Loved Mama, More Than a Memory, The Thunder Rolls, People Loving People, In Another's Eyes by Trisha Yearwood, She's Tired of Boys, The Red Strokes, You Move Me, Make You Feel My Love by Bob Dylan, That Summer, Cold Like That, Callin' Baton Rouge, You Wreck Me, Friends in Low Places, The Dance
Encore 2Why Ain't I Running, Somewhere Other Than the Night, What She's Doing Now, When You Come Back to Me Again
Encore 3Send 'Em on Down the Road, Wolves, Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old), Standing Outside the Fire, Tacoma
Encore 4Walkaway Joe by Trisha Yearwood
MainMan Against Machine, Rodeo or Mexico, Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House, The River, Two Piña Coladas, Papa Loved Mama, Ain't Goin' Down ('til the Sun Comes Up), Unanswered Prayers, That Summer, The Thunder Rolls, In Another's Eyes by Trisha Yearwood, Shameless by Billy Joel, Callin' Baton Rouge, Friends in Low Places, The Dance
Encore 2She's Every Woman, When You Come Back to Me Again
Encore 3We Shall Be Free, More Than a Memory, Amarillo by Morning by George Strait, Sweet Baby James by James Taylor, Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old), Standing Outside the Fire
31 Jan 2016 - Garth Brooks at Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore, MD, USA
MainMan Against Machine, Rodeo, Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House, The Beaches of Cheyenne, The River, Two Piña Coladas, Papa Loved Mama, Ain't Goin' Down ('til the Sun Comes Up), Unanswered Prayers, That Summer, The Thunder Rolls, In Another's Eyes by Trisha Yearwood, Shameless by Billy Joel, Callin' Baton Rouge, Friends in Low Places, The Dance
Encore 1Learning to Live Again, When You Come Back to Me Again, Make You Feel My Love by Bob Dylan, Amarillo by Morning by George Strait
Encore 1That Girl Is a Cowboy, Learning to Live Again, You Move Me, When You Come Back to Me Again, Tacoma, All-American Kid
14 Jan 2016 - Garth Brooks at BB&T Center, Sunrise, FL, USA
7 Nov 2015 - Garth Brooks at Valley View Casino Center, San Diego, CA, USA
MainMan Against Machine, Rodeo, Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House, The Beaches of Cheyenne, The River, Two Piña Coladas, Papa Loved Mama, Ain't Goin' Down ('til the Sun Comes Up), Unanswered Prayers, If Tomorrow Never Comes, That Summer, The Thunder Rolls, In Another's Eyes by Trisha Yearwood, Shameless by Billy Joel, Callin' Baton Rouge, Friends in Low Places, The Dance
Encore 1When You Come Back to Me Again, The Red Strokes, In Lonesome Dove, You Move Me
Encore 2Longneck Bottle, We Shall Be Free, More Than a Memory, Amarillo by Morning by George Strait, Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old), Standing Outside the Fire
31 Oct 2015 - Garth Brooks at Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Abandoned Car Not Linked to Christina Williams / Similar to vehicle in missing-girl case
Chronicle Staff Report
Published 4:00 am PDT, Monday, August 3, 1998
1998-08-03 04:00:00 PDT MONTEREY CO. -- An abandoned car found in Moss Landing is not connected to the disappearance of Christina Williams, a spokesman for the Monterey County Sheriff's Department said yesterday.
"The only similarity is that they are both gray cars," said Sergeant Bruce Palmer. The 1978 Chrysler LeBaron is being stored by police because its registration expired six months ago. Police are still trying to determine who owns the car, Palmer said.
The vehicle was reported to police Friday night because it was thought to be similar to the vehicle linked to the disappearance of Williams, the 13-year-old girl who disappeared while walking her dog near her Seaside home in June.
The car being sought by police in the Williams case is a late 1970s or early '80s gray Ford or Mercury.
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Buddhist Leader Calls for Increased Efforts to Rid World of Poverty and Ban Nuclear Weapons in 70th Year since WWII
Tokyo, Jan 26, 2015: Daisaku Ikeda, president of the Soka Gakkai International (SGI) Buddhist association, has today issued his 2015 peace proposal, “A Shared Pledge for a More Humane Future: To Eliminate Misery from the Earth.”
In the proposal, Ikeda welcomes the ambitious scale of the United Nations’ proposed Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which call for putting an end to poverty “in all its forms everywhere.” In the 70th year since the UN was created, he calls for a return to its founding spirit, as well as for increased collaboration between the UN and civil society.
related article SGI President Issues Five-Point Plan Toward Nuclear Abolition Daisaku Ikeda, SGI President, issued a proposal Sept. 8 outlining concrete steps toward the abolition of nuclear weapons. In order to lay the foundations for elimination of the human suffering caused by poverty and conflict, he stresses a need for the rehumanization of politics and economics based on a solidarity of ordinary citizens, for empowerment that enables people to overcome suffering and for a broadening of the sphere of our friendships and concern for others as a basis for building peace.
Ikeda makes specific proposals for protection of the rights of displaced persons and others living outside of their country of origin for economic reasons. He suggests including in the SDGs the protection of the dignity and human rights of all such people, and calls for regional cooperation toward the empowerment of displaced persons, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region and the Middle East, building on pioneering initiatives in West Africa.
Regarding the abolition of nuclear weapons, a consistent theme of Ikeda’s proposals, he applauds the fact that in October 2014, a total of 155 countries and territories signed the Joint Statement on the Humanitarian Consequences of Nuclear Weapons. Over 80% of UN member states have now clearly stated that nuclear weapons should be never used under any circumstances.
Ikeda asserts that while the gulf between the nuclear-weapon states and those calling for nuclear abolition appears great, there is common ground in the desire to avoid the horrific outcome of any use of nuclear weapons. He urges heads of government to attend the 2015 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference and calls on them to voice there the pledges of their governments to eliminate the danger posed by nuclear weapons.
Planning is underway for a World Youth Summit for the Abolition of Nuclear Weapons to be held in Hiroshima in September as a joint initiative of SGI and other NGOs. Ikeda hopes a youth declaration pledging to end the nuclear age will be adopted, building momentum in support of a treaty to prohibit nuclear weapons.
related article The Practice of Dignity by Mitch Bogen, Ikeda Center for Peace, Learning, and Dialogue, USA Mitch Bogen describes the ethos and activities of the Ikeda Center and explains how the 2015 Ikeda Forum for Intercultural Dialogue offers a window into the center’s history. In his proposal, Ikeda also calls for increased regional cooperation and youth exchange, specifically urging China, South Korea and Japan to come together to create a regional model for such collaboration.
He stresses the importance of reviving trilateral China-Korea-Japan summits and hopes that leaders of the three countries can mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II with a pledge never to go to war again and regional cooperation in support of the SDGs.
At the third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction to be held in Sendai, Japan, in March, Ikeda mentions that SGI will organize a workshop in which representatives of the three countries will discuss possible regional cooperation in disaster prevention, relief activities and post-disaster recovery.
He also hopes to see the establishment of a China-Korea-Japan youth partnership through which young people can cooperate in efforts to realize the SDGs and other trilateral initiatives.
Buddhist philosopher, author and peacebuilder Daisaku Ikeda (1928–), president of the Soka Gakkai International (SGI) lay Buddhist organization, has issued a peace proposal offering ways forward in tackling global challenges every year since 1983.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of SGI in Guam on January 26, 1975. SGI now links over 12 million people in 192 countries and territories around the world who practice Nichiren Buddhism and contribute to their communities. SGI’s activities to promote peace, culture and education are part of the longstanding tradition of Buddhist humanism.
Read full text of proposal here.
Email: janderson[at]sgi.gr.jp
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In This Issue – 52-3
The highest honor given by the Society for In Vitro Biology is the Lifetime Achievement Award. It is presented to scientists who are considered pioneers or highly influential researchers to the science and art of cell culture. They are men and women who have devoted their careers to exemplary research and/or teaching. The recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award are selected by vote of the Board of Directors from a list of nominations recommended by the Awards Committee. The Society for In Vitro Biology honored Dr. John Finer .…..> President’s Report
The first annual meeting as the new society president was both exciting and humbling. Even after decades in the society, I never appreciated the full range of presidential duties. Those duties include presentation of awards which is a great honor. I was also unprepared for the number of photographs to be taken. Despite the best efforts of our skilled photographer, past president Dwight Tomes, only the award recipients came out looking good. That is as it should be…..>
2018 Distinguished Scientist Award
The Distinguished Scientist Award recognizes outstanding mid-career scientists who have made significant contributions to the field of in vitro biology and/or in the development of novel technologies that have advanced in vitro biology. The Society for In Vitro Biology honored Dr. Pon Samuel as a recipient of the Distinguished Scientist Award at the 2018 In Vitro Biology in St. Louis, MO..….>
2018 Fellow Award
The Society for In Vitro Biology established the Fellow Award to recognize outstanding professionals who have made significant contributions to the field of in vitro biology and demonstrated service to the Society. The Society for In Vitro Biology honored Dr. Randall Niedz and Dr. Fredy Altpeter with Fellow Awards at the 2018 In Vitro Biology Meeting in Saint Louis, MO. This issue of the In Vitro Report will highlight Dr. Randall Niedz..…..>
CAST Issue Paper Presentation
Acknowledgement of 2018 Supporters
Awards and Winners
Plant Post Doctoral Oral Competition
Student Poster Competition
ISEF High School Student Award Winners
Publications Update
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To Mars and beyond !
Serie. Beau Willimon, the House of Cards showrunner is back with the TV show The First. We met him in Paris during the ten years anniversary of OCS. Interview.
By Jacques Braunstein
He is considered as the master of the political fiction. Volunteer for Bill Clinton campaign during his studies, his play The Ides of March was adapted to screen by Georges Clooney starring Ryan Gosling (2011). Beau Willimon then became the showrunner of the TV show House of Cards. He also wrote the scenario of Mary, Queen of Scots starring Margot Robbie and Saoirse Ronan which is as much as political as his former creation but this time in costume. It will be released in France in February 27th.
Yet, his last TV show, The First, (aired on Hulu since last September and on OCS in France) move away from the arrangements and conspiracies universe : ” I wrote about twenty plays, he confessed, and the only one which talked about politics had success. This is why I got there. Nevertheless, politics is not my only passion”.
“The First tells the story of the first mission on Mars in the 2030's. ”
With this new creation, he wanted to focus on a positiv adventure. The First tells the story of the first mission on Mars in the 2030’s. A series with great show in which we nevertheless find the slowness and the psychological depth that made the success of the first season of House of Cards.
The casting is lead by the two times oscar winner Sean Penn (Mystic River and Milk), who plays an astronaut with familal issues – his wife committed suicide and his daughter is an addict – and by Natascha McElhone who is used to the TV shows (Californication, Designated Survivor) and starred as a Silicone Valley boss with nerves of steel and who is determined to send him in space no matter what.
Nevertheless, this significant budget series allows dreamy getaways. Special mention to the episode 5, a great flash back on the couple’s life played by Sean Penn and directed by Deniz Gamzé Ergüven (Mustang, Kings).
Aired in the United States on the platform Hulu, which confirms its power with the show, the series is available in France on OCS. On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the chanel, Beau Willimon was passing in Paris, in company of Hannah Ware who plays the part of a idealistic biologist whom will also fly to Mars. We met them in the Royal Monceau barricadded because of the Yellow Vests movement, to talk about this extraordinary adventure.
On 06/14/2019 on Amazon Prime
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Roxane in L.A
French actress Roxane Mesquida is the headline of the new Greg Araki series available on Apple TV. We went to interview her at her home in Los Angeles.
Le Daim 17 June 2019
Champs-Élysées film festival 16 June 2019
Too Old to Die Young 14 June 2019
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SHINee’s Minho Gives Acting Lessons To Si An, Soo Ah, And Seol Ah On “The Return Of Superman”
by S. Park
SHINee’s Minho transformed into an acting coach for Seol Ah, Soo Ah, and Si An!
On the April 7 broadcast of KBS 2TV’s “The Return of Superman,” Lee Dong Gook’s three kids practiced for their cameo appearance in the KBS drama “I Don’t Wanna Work” where they will appear as the CEO’s grandkids. This is their second cameo appearance after their previous experience on KBS 2TV’s “Laurel Tree Tailors.”
At home, they watched clips of dramas and reenacted certain scenes such as spitting out orange juice due to a shocking reveal or the iconic scene between Song Hye Kyo and Won Bin in “Autumn in My Heart.” Si An also dressed up to transform into So Ji Sub from “I’m Sorry, I Love You” and Song Joong Ki in “Descendants of the Sun.”
Lee Dong Gook then called in Minho to become their acting coach. The singer-actor gave his first tip which was to make a good first impression to the director, and the three kids dressed up in luxurious clothing to fit their characters.
Minho’s second tip was to practice pronunciation while holding a pen in his mouth followed by improvisatory acting. Si An suddenly fainted on the spot to pretend as if he was dead and didn’t wake up even when his dad and siblings hit him.
Minho asked, “Are you happy to see me after a long time?” and the kids answered yes. He continued, “But after I see you today, Si An, I might not be able to see you for a long time.” The kids asked why and Minho revealed that he was going somewhere. Soo Ah correctly guessed that he was going to the military, and Minho explained, “I am going to protect the country.” Minho will be enlisting in the Marine Corps on April 15.
Minho, Seol Ah, Soo Ah, and Si An gathered their hands to wish each other good luck.
Check out the full episode of “The Return of Superman” below!
Si An
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Puppet Masters
Netherlands expelled 4 Russians last April who allegedly targeted chemical weapons watchdog
Thu, 04 Oct 2018 10:14 UTC
© Dutch Ministry of Defence
Passport and car allegedly belonging to the accused Russians.
The Netherlands expelled four Russian intelligence officers in April, who allegedly targeted the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Moscow has dubbed the allegations "spy mania."
The operation was the work of Russian military intelligence agents from the GRU, Dutch Defense Minister Ank Bijleveld said during a media conference on Thursday. The minister insists that the Russian agents were targeting the Hague-based chemical weapons watchdog. Four Russian intelligence officers were expelled from the country in April, she added.
According to Bijleveld, the alleged operation was disrupted on April 13. The Russians had diplomatic passports, she said, adding that the men had taken photos of the organization's surroundings in The Hague.
On April 13, they allegedly parked a car next to the office of the watchdog. Their vehicle contained high-tech equipment that was able to hack into the organization's WiFi network.
The four accused Russians
Dutch Major General Onno Eichelsheim, who also spoke at the media conference, insists that the Russians "were not on vacation" and one of the men had €20,000 ($23,000) in cash. The Russian ambassador to the Netherlands has been summoned to the country's Foreign Ministry, officials said. He claimed the alleged attack was linked to the OPCW investigation into the poisoning of Sergey and Yulia Skripal in Salisbury.
The Russian Foreign Ministry described the Dutch allegations as "spy mania" towards Moscow.
'Rich imagination'
Britain's Ambassador to the Netherlands Peter Wilson, who was present at the media conference, said that the Russians also targeted the UK Foreign Office and Porton Down Defense and Science Laboratory.
Wilson echoed an earlier statement from UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt, who claimed that Russia's GRU was responsible for "reckless and indiscriminate" acts in cyberspace across the globe. Hunt also said the UK was discussing the possibility of further sanctions against Russia with its allies.
Reacting to Hunt's accusations, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called the allegations the product of someone with a "rich imagination." "It's some kind of a diabolical perfume cocktail [of allegations]," Zakharova told reporters on Thursday.
Comment: Another timed release of allegations to support the US, UK, Canada effort to tarnish Russia. See also:
Ambassador Yakovenko: Hacking accusations against Russia - timed with NATO cyber warfare meeting
Brits accuse Russia's 'reckless' GRU of cyber-attacking multiple Western targets
Canada joins the international chorus of accusations against Russia for 'malicious cyber attacks'
US charges 7 Russian intel officers with hacking OPCW and World Anti-Doping Agency
Joyly · 2018-10-05T01:46:09Z
There is no logical motive for the Russians to do this. More likely the FUKUS gang who did not want anyone spoiling their illegal raids on Syria.
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News | November 29, 2010
Tonya Bina
Sky-Hi News
Grand County, CO Colorado
She has known what it’s like to live in fear of her own husband.
When he drank, he became irrational, to the point of verbally and emotionally abusing her and their two children.
One night, her husband’s alcohol abuse escalated to the point of not allowing Betsy (not her real name) to leave her own home.
She was trapped by him and his rage, and her elementary-aged children were witnesses to it all.
The next day, Betsy chose to bring an end to the constant drinking, the constant fighting.
“It was starting to affect my kids in their school,” she said.
“I’d been living in fear for a while and I didn’t know how to escape. I had a feeling that there was nowhere to go.”
But she knew she and her family “needed to be away and let him think about what’s wrong.”
She and her children fled to the aid of Advocates of Grand County, which put her and the children up in a local hotel. Betsy put a restraining order on her husband.
Without a safe house in the county, victims of domestic violence have found temporary refuge in several hotels throughout the area.
For Betsy, the hotel stay was less than ideal, she said.
Large school groups were staying in the hotel during her time there, and their loud adolescent revelry was a sharp contract to her own state of crisis.
Also, her car was parked in the hotel parking lot. “It could easily have been found,” she said.
“It wasn’t so much a dangerous situation for me, but it could be for others.”
With the help of the Sprout Foundation and supporters of Advocates, the organization now owns a residential home in Grand County that will serve as a safe house. The house, named the “Sprout House” because of the foundation’s generous support and because it gives victims fertile ground to “sprout” new lives, is expected to be ready for clients by April 1.
Obtaining access to a safe house in the county has been a longtime goal of the Advocates organization, which for 30 years has been serving as a safe-haven for victims while it strives to influence a violence-free community.
Boarding victims in that mission has been a major challenge, according to Advocates Executive Director Deb Bittner.
Hotel stays can be cost-prohibitive, and Advocates has had to set a maximum three-day limit on the time a victim can stay under its umbrella.
If hotel spaces are not available or if the need for heavier security arises, some victims are forced to find shelter in safe homes outside the county.
“When victims leave (abusive) domestic partners, it increases their risk,” Bittner said.
With the new shelter, a security system will be installed, including a special “panic button” that can access law enforcement directly.
And Advocates will be able to shelter victims for up to 90 days, allowing a better opportunity for victims to “take one day at a time” in their time of emotional – and at times physical – healing.
With the limited stay in hotels, victims “frequently felt as though they had no choice but to return to an abusive situation because there were no alternatives,” Bittner said.
“Our goal is to empower the clients we work with, so when they leave the shelter they have all the tools in their toolbox to live safe, productive lives regardless of the situation they are in.”
Through therapy, group support, medical attention, help with finding housing and with finding work, Advocates can “truly put our arms around them in a crisis situation,” Bittner said, “then take them by the hand and lead them toward success.”
Just in the last six weeks, Advocates has taken in five individuals and their children, but with the three-nights stays in hotels, “We’re scrambling; and they’re scrambling,” Bittner said. The new safe house, she said, will be able to house up to five adults and children, and more with special permitting if needed.
The Sprout Foundation contributed $110,000 toward the purchase of the home, the location of which is kept confidential for the safety of victims.
“It’s absolutely an incredible, incredible gift from the Sprout Foundation,” Bittner said. “Without them, this could not have happened.”
Advocates contributed $50,000 from the nonprofit’s own reserves, and the organization’s seven board members pledged $30,000 of their own money to a capital campaign that is seeking to raise the remaining $135,000 still needed to get the gutted house furnished and ready. The Advocates organization is turning to the community at-large for help.
Because the safe house is equally important for children of domestic violence, the safe house can be considered an investment in the future of the community.
“Children living with domestic violence are frequently the silent victims,” Bittner said. “Studies show children raised in a home with domestic violence have social, behavioral and physical disorders and are at a high risk for substance abuse and other dangerous behaviors.”
Boys raised in such environments, Bittner continued, are more likely to grow into abusers themselves, and girls are more likely to become victims of abuse. The safe house can break this cycle “and be a great starting point to the healing and wellness process,” she said.
Since Betsy’s domestic downward spiral this fall and the family’s subsequent steps toward healing, she and the children have returned home. Her husband has quit drinking, she said.
She continues counseling and group support through Advocates.
Although her husband seems committed to change, Betsy has learned through Advocates that there is a place she can go if the need arises again.
“I still have a safety plan,” she said. “If something changes, I have a place to go. I don’t have to stay, I don’t have to tolerate it.”
According to Bittner, it can take a victim five to nine times to leave an abusive partner for good.
Betsy remains hopeful that won’t be necessary.
“When I look at other people and their situations in the counseling, it’s horrible that these things happen,” she said. “Not everybody is as lucky as I am to have somebody change. They’re always going to have fear at their door.”
– Tonya Bina can be reached at 970-887-3334 ext. 19603 or e-mail tbina@skyhidailynews.com.
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Sony Chief Says The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Will Be “Very R-Rated;” Wants David Fincher to Direct the Trilogy
Posted on Monday, July 19th, 2010 by Russ Fischer
It’s a good time to be David Fincher. Though the film hasn’t yet been released, he’s reportedly made Sony very happy with The Social Network. (If the trailer is any indication, he may make audiences very happy, too.) And he’s putting together a new film version of Stieg Larsson‘s novel The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. The central role of Lisbeth Salander has yet to be cast, and many young actresses seem to want it. Basically, Fincher has his pick of just about anyone working now.
We’ve wondered what Fincher’s version of the story would look like, and Sony co-chairman Amy Pascal has some interesting things to say, including that it will be rather intense.
Speaking to The Wrap, Pascal said that Sony and Fincher are going to do “a global search” for the new Lisbeth Salander (which, by all accounts, has been going on for a while) and that the director’s take on the material will be faithful and serious.
We’re doing the book. That’s why we hired David Fincher. We’re going to really do this, in all their glory. Otherwise why do it? They’re very R-rated movies. It’s the shock of what’s really going on underneath the surface of society. If you don’t actually make good on that, you haven’t told the story.
This makes Fincher’s take sound more promising. Not because he might serve up a lot of violence and intensity, which the original Swedish film version certainly has.
But I thought the primary failing of the original was a reluctance to really engage with what was going on. The book’s title directly translates to Men Who Hate Women, and there’s no small amount of violence against women done in the film. But despite being graphic, the presentation felt very removed. I’d like to see Fincher and screenwriter Steve Zaillian more directly engage the idea behind the thriller, and Pascal seems to be promising exactly that.
There are also a few other details in the long interview. For one, Pascal says she expects Fincher to direct all three films adapting the three novels by Larsson. Asked if she would expect Fincher to direct the trilogy, Pascal says, “Yeah, I would like it. I’m hoping he will. And he’s hoping he will.”
Once everyone is cast, it sounds like this is a machine Pascal wants to get into motion quickly. “Well, I’m going to try to get these movies out as fast as possible. But, you know, we’ll have the first one next Christmas. And hopefully, the next two as quick as I can get them. We’re trying to figure that out now.”
And, for what it’s worth, Pascal shies away from saying that Daniel Craig has been cast as Mikael Blomkvist. When asked if they’ve confirmed the lead in the movie, before asking about Salander’s role, Pascal says, “No, we have not.”
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Scope of Mideast unrest is why oil's soaring
NEW YORK - Political unrest and rising tensions across the Middle East and North Africa are causing unprecedented uncertainty in oil markets.
Eight countries in the world's biggest oil-producing region are in some stage of upheaval. As longtime rulers face revolts, fear of what could happen to oil fields, refineries, pipelines and shipping routes is what has driven oil prices past $100 a barrel for only the second time in history.
"The genie is out of the bottle," says oil analyst Fadel Gheit of Oppenheimer & Co. "Things are a lot worse than they appear."
The Middle East and North Africa supply about 29 percent of the world's oil. Throughout the region, oil production is controlled not by independent companies but by governments - which is one reason why oil prices are so tightly linked to political stability.
In the late 1970s, supply disruptions during Iran's Islamic revolution and fears it would spread across the region kept prices high for about two years. In the past decade, the war in Iraq, attempted attacks on Saudi oil facilities and large protests in Iran have caused jitters in the oil markets and pushed prices higher.
But never before has instability plagued so many countries across the region at the same time. "It's not an isolated incident," says Gheit. "It's really a mess, and that's why the market is reacting the way it is."
U.S. benchmark oil prices climbed as high as $103.41 per barrel Thursday before settling at $97.28 - a 15 percent rise since the start of last week. Gasoline prices have risen to an average of $3.23 per gallon and they are likely to flirt with $4 a gallon in some parts of the country by summer, analysts say.
So far, the most dramatic upheaval has occurred in countries that are not huge oil producers. And oil supplies have barely been affected. Violence in Libya has forced oil companies to idle up to 750,000 barrels a day of production, or less than 1 percent of global demand, according to the International Energy Agency.
The oil industry is accustomed to political upheaval and instability, and often oil continues to flow despite turmoil. In recent years, Algeria, Angola and Nigeria have been able to keep oil flowing even during internal conflicts that lasted a decade or longer.
If the most extreme unrest doesn't spread beyond Libya to other important oil-producing countries, oil prices could drift back down, says Michael Lynch, president of Strategic Energy and Economic Research.
But Lawrence Eagles, an analyst at JP Morgan, argues that the market is "a long way" from pricing in the impact of a more serious supply disruption and suggests such a disruption could lead to a short-term spike to a range of $150 to $180 per barrel.
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AUSTRALIAN OPEN: Champion Wawrinka tried again, didn't fail this time
JOHN PYE
MELBOURNE, Australia - For 35 Grand Slam tournaments, the words of an Irish poet became something of a mantra for Stan Wawrinka. After one too many defeats, he had them inscribed on his left arm.
At each ball toss, if he cared to glance, he could see the words of Samuel Beckett: "Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better."
He's going to have to come up with something new after beating top-ranked Rafael Nadal to win his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on Sunday night. Nadal was clearly hampered by a back injury after the first set, but Wawrinka blocked that out of his mind to win 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3.
Coming into the first major of 2014, Wawrinka hadn't beaten No. 1-ranked Nadal in a dozen matches, and had a 14-match losing streak against No. 2 Novak Djokovic, who won three straight Australian Open titles from 2011-13. He wasn't even the highest-ranked player in Switzerland, not surprising considering he was playing in Roger Federer's generation.
"I had that quote in my head for a long time. It was part of my life, how I see the life, and especially how I see the tennis life," Wawrinka said of the Beckett quote.
He was pessimistic about anyone breaking the dominance of Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Andy Murray - the so-called Big Four who accounted for all but one of the previous 35 major titles.
"It's not easy because tennis life, when you lose, it's tough to get through and to take a positive from a loss, from failing from a tournament," he said. "So that's how I see, in general, my career. I always go back to practice to try to improve myself and to give me all the chance to beat the best player in the world."
After being the first man in 21 years to beat the top two players en route to a major title - he beat Djokovic in the quarterfinals to avenge two five-set defeats to the Serbian in Grand Slams last year - Wawrinka will move from No. 8 to No. 3 in the rankings. That's a projected five spots in front Federer, a 17-time Grand Slam champion.
Not surprisingly, Federer was the first to call to congratulate Wawrinka, after the new champion spoke on the phone with his own family back in Switzerland.
"I didn't call so many (people), but my wife, my daughter, my sister, and Roger called me," said Wawrinka, still clutching the trophy at a news conference more than two hours later. "So, yeah, was nice for me. I know that he's really, really happy for me."
Federer had wanted an all-Swiss final but lost to Nadal in the semifinals - his 23rd loss in 33 matches against the Spaniard. Considering Wawrinka had only ever beaten Federer once, nobody really gave him a chance of stopping Nadal from becoming the first man to win each of the four major trophies twice in the Open era.
Nadal appeared to be on the verge of retiring in the second set, when he took a medical timeout that frustrated Wawrinka. His service speed dropped dramatically, he wasn't retrieving as well as usual, and he was relying on mistakes from the other side to pick up cheap points.
"It's really not the way you want to win a tennis match, but in a Grand Slam final I'll take it," Warwinka said.
Nadal has had cursed luck with injuries in Australia. He won the title here in 2009 and lost the 2012 final to Djokovic. But he missed the 2013 edition during a seven-month layoff with knee injuries and illness, and his quarterfinal losses in 2010 and 2011 were affected by injuries.
"It has been a very emotional two weeks - I'm sorry to finish this way," he told the Rod Laver Arena crowd, at the same time commending Wawrinka for the way he played. "I tried very, very hard - this year was one of the more emotional tournaments in my career.
"Last thing that I wanted to do was retire. I hate to do that, especially in a final."
Wawrinka recalled an agonizing loss of his own here - going down in the fourth round to Djokovic last year in the longest Grand Slam match of the season - as motivation for his surge up the rankings last year, achieved with the help of former No. 2-ranked Magnus Norman as coach.
"Rafa, I'm really sorry for you, I hope your back is going to be fine, you're a really great guy, good friend and really amazing champion," Wawrinka said as he accepted his first major trophy. "Last year I had a crazy match, I lost it. I was crying a lot after the match. But in one year a lot happened - I still don't know if I'm dreaming or not but we'll see tomorrow morning."
When asked how he would celebrate, he said later: "There's a big chance I get drunk tonight, but we'll see."
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HomeInjuriesShoulder and Elbow InjuriesOlecranon Bursitis
The bursa is an enclosed sac found between two tissue layers, and it provides a cushion as these two layers move about each other. The human body contains more than 140 bursae, all of which develop postnatally. It has been hypothesized that this development is a response to body movement. Bursitis is the inflammation of the bursa, and has a minimum annual incidence rate in Europe of 10 cases for every 100,000 persons.
More than 80% of these cases are male, aged 18 – 88 but the majority of which are between the ages of 40 and 60 years. Bursitis can be septic or nonseptic, and chronic or acute in terms of timing. Septic bursitis occurs when bacteria enters the bursa and causes an infection, which leads to inflammation and possible pain. For nonseptic bursitis, inflammation is not due to an infection but instead arises from the trauma that causes bleeding into the bursa or a release of inflammatory agents and also recognisable pain.
The elbow joint is a unique hinge joint that allows for the up-and-down as well as in-and-out movement of the lower arms. This range of motion, and the forces that act on the joint, makes the elbow susceptible to injury. Olecranon bursitis is a common cause of elbow swelling and pain. The olecranon bursa is located near the surface, behind the point of the elbow, so it is also the most common site for bursitis in general, and septic olecranon bursitis since bacteria can enter from skin injuries.
Two-thirds of cases are nonseptic, and hence are due to trauma or repetitive micro damages. It is sometimes referred to as the “dart thrower’s elbow” as dart throwers are susceptible to this overuse injury due to repetitive bending of the elbow. It may also be referred to as “student’s elbow”, “baker’s elbow”, “swellbow” or “water in the elbow.” Athletes that take part in ice hockey, volleyball and wrestling are particularly vulnerable to nonseptic olecranon bursitis.
Common symptoms of olecranon bursitis are:
Swelling in the elbow region
Redness (due to inflammation of the bursa)
90-100% of patients with septic bursitis presents this symptom, while about 45% of patients with nonseptic bursitis has mild bursal tenderness.
This is exclusively found in cases of septic bursitis, but roughly only 50% of septic bursitis cases present with a fever.
Limited range of motion
Other than swelling, these symptoms are mainly seen in septic bursitis cases. In nonseptic cases, usually patient has a relatively painless swelling over the elbow and no adverse effect to their health. It should, however be kept in mind that the symptoms of the septic and nonseptic cases can overlap, making it difficult to differentiate between the two conditions.
Common risk factors of olecranon bursitis include:
Repetitive stress applied to the elbow area, for example from playing darts.
Medical health conditions that impair the immune system (for septic bursitis). For example, cancer, diabetes and renal failure.
Previous history of septic bursitis
Infection (90% of the cases are caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Staphylococcus epidermidis Gram positive bacteria) and diseases that cause inflammation of the bursae
Similar to other cases of bursitis, diagnosis of olecranon bursitis is usually clinical, with a physical examination of the site by a health professional, and a thorough history is important and may reveal activities that the causes overuse injuries. If septic bursitis is suspected, fluid from the site of infection, which would look like pus, can be obtained by aspiration and used for laboratory testing for Gram stain and culture.
A septic bursitis diagnosis may still be made if the Gram stain is negative but other clinical and laboratory features indicate that bursitis is septic. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is usually not necessary to make a diagnosis, and hence is rarely utilized, but can be helpful in making a differential diagnosis and eliminating other possible pathologies.
Prompt antibiotic treatment should be prescribed if the patient presents with an inflamed olecranon as well as a positive Gram’s stain. Since Staphylococcus aureus is usually the cause of infection, the medication of choice is often penicillinase-resistant penicillin that is administered orally. Those patients that are allergic to penicillin may be prescribed another drug categorized as a first-generation cephalosporin, which are broad spectrum beta lactam antibiotics, but their efficacy is unknown.
Erythromycin can also be given for these patients with penicillin allergies, although it is not as effective as penicillin. Intravenous vancomycin hydrochloride may also be administered in the hospital for these patients.
There is little information on the effective treatment of nonseptic olecranon bursitis, and it has a significantly higher complication rate than septic bursitis. Corticosteroid injections, while effective in speeding up recovery, has been noted to have a higher rate of complications. Surgery also has a higher complication rate for both septic and nonseptic cases. It is therefore recommended that conservative treatment should be used for nonseptic bursitis such as aspiration, compression, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
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[2] Emad, Y., Ragab, Y., El-Shaarawy, N., and Rasker, J. J. (2014) Olecranon bursitis as initial presentation of gout in asymptomatic normouricemic patients, The Egyptian Rheumatologist 36, 47-50.
[3] Baumbach, S. F., Lobo, C. M., Badyine, I., Mutschler, W., and Kanz, K. G. (2014) Prepatellar and olecranon bursitis: literature review and development of a treatment algorithm, Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 134, 359-370.
[4] McAfee, J. H., and Smith, D. L. (1988) Olecranon and prepatellar bursitis. Diagnosis and treatment, West J Med 149, 607-610.
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Kate and Nina Moti Hosali and Homeopathy
Kate Hosali 1877 - 1944 and her daughter Nina Moti Hosali 1898 - 1987, MBE, MSc, FRSA founded the Society for the Protection of Animals in North Africa, and Nina founded The Nature Cure Clinic, which was the basis for the Institute for Complementary Medicine.
Nina Hosali was also an artist and author. The Nina Hosali Award for art is still offered.
Nina Hosali was a colleague of Bertrand Allinson, Henry Valentine Knaggs,
In the winter of 1921, two British women, Kate Hosali and her daughter Nina, set off on a six month visit to North Africa in search of sunshine. What they found instead were appalling instances of neglect and ignorance towards pack and domestic animals.
On their return to Britain, Kate Hosali founded the Society for the Protection of Animals in North Africa in 1923. She went out alone that year and began work in Algeria – in the medinas, souks and fondouks – treating wounded and bleeding backs, saddle sores and other injuries.
Despite cynicism, scorn and indifference, Kate Hosali eventually won the friendship and gratitude of those whose animals she treated. Many began to show an eagerness to learn how to treat sores and wounds themselves. In villages and towns across North Africa she became known as ‘Al Toubiba’, the doctor.
Kate died in 1944 and is buried in Marrakech.
Miss Nina Hosali MBE MSc FRSA took over her mother’s work in North Africa in addition to the London end of the organisation. By 1953, over 100,000 animals were being given shelter or treated at SPANA centres.
Nina Hosali died in England in January 1987.
The fruits of 16 years of work in North Africa, initiated by the mother and daughter team of Kate and Nina Hosali were being harvested in 1939, but were about to be undone by events beyond their control.
It took some time for the ripples of World War II to cross from mainland Europe into North Africa, but by 1940 SPANA began to experience the full effects. One of the first signs was an increase in the work – the requisitioning of motor vehicles had meant that animals of all ages were being pressed into service, even the old, sick and ill. Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia all came under the control of the Vichy authorities after France fell to the German Army in 1940.
SPANA endured niggling inconveniences at first – vans and ambulances were commandeered, communication with London was difficult with letters taking months to arrive if at all. But more serious problems arose both as a consequence of the British Government’s restrictions on the export of sterling, and the ability of SPANA in London to raise funds at a time when everyone was having to endure severe deprivations.
In 1942, Nina Hosali was able to send barely £100 out to North Africa to keep SPANA’s work going. Meanwhile the staff gritted their teeth, and sold both equipment and furnishings in a titanic effort to keep going – economising measures included using cabbage leaves as dressings for open sores and wounds. But things began to take a turn for the worse.
David Longstaff, SPANA’s vet in Tunis, was captured by the Nazis and sent to a series of prison camps in Italy and Germany for three years, leaving his wife and family behind… Nina Hosali served as an Air Raid Warden in London during the war…
When the Allies finally entered Tunis in 1943, everyone looked forward to an improved situation. But Nina Hosali was not able to visit North Africa until 1947, and it was 1950 before the restrictions on export of sterling were lifted…
In 1921 two British women, Kate Hosali and her daughter Nina, embarked on a six month visit to North Africa, seeking sunshine in the winter months. But their visit turned into a lifetime journey when they found many animals, especially pack animals such as donkeys, being poorly treated.
In 1923, Kate Hosali founded the Society for the Protection of Animals in North Africa, acting as a vet in Africa, while Nina managed the London administration. After her mother’s death, Nina took over her work in North Africa in addition to the London end of the organisation.
By 1953, over 100,000 animals were treated or given shelter at SPANA centres. Nina was actively involved in the charity until 1984, and the charity is still thriving today. In 1976 Nina Hosali was awarded the MBE for her services to animal welfare in North Africa.
Another charity which Nina founded in 1928 was The Nature Cure Clinic (NCC). The NCC took a pioneering approach to natural medicine by offering free treatments to those who could not otherwise have afforded them.
Today complementary medicine is more mainstream and there are more places which offer affordable treatments, but in the beginning The Nature Cure Clinic was truly an innovative and visionary approach to health.
Nina had many other interests in her life, including painting (she was a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts), and physical movement. She was also a supporter of the Margaret Morris Movement, and in 1981 gifted her house in Biggin Hill, Kent, to the Movement. The building is still used today.
Nina Hosali died in England in January 1987, having led a generous life which enabled both people and animals to lead happier and healthier lives because of hers. The Nature Cure Clinic after Nina.
For almost twenty years after Nina’s death The Nature Cure Clinic continued its existence as a charity, running a small clinic and offering affordable treatments. Towards the end of this time the charity, feeling that it was unable to reach out sufficiently with limited resources, began to look for a new way to follow Nina’s vision on a larger scale.
The NCC sold the building it owned to realise its assets and began work on The Village Well, a large scale project which you can read about here. Also at this time it began to work closely with the ICM. In 2007 the NCC and the ICM took the decision to merge, creating the Institute for Complementary and Natural Medicine…
The intention behind the Nature Cure Clinic, whose moving spirit was Nina Hosali, was to provide a centre for nature cure treatments, particularly for those of limited means. The clinic was also marked by its commitment to vegetarianism and to animal causes like anti vivisection: Miss Hosali was herself a notable campaigner for animal welfare.
In 2008 it will be eighty years since Nina Hosali established The Nature Cure Clinic in London. A lady with vision and drive, her aim was to promote the value and ethos of natural medicine together with a vegetarian lifestyle and consideration for both humans and animals.
By bringing together prominent doctors, homeopaths and other natural therapists Nina established the Clinic as something of a revolution in its time. We might call it ‘medicine without violence’; looking for natural ways to help the body and the immune system to find health and balance through what could be called ‘minimal and natural interventions’… However, some fifty years after Nina established the Clinic, other related elements were ready to develop in London and the UK. In 1981, Michael Endacott and Anthony Baird co-founded the Institute for Complementary Medicine…
Nina Hosali 1898 - 1987, daughter of a Scottish mother and Indian father (he was a bar student, but died soon after her birth), BSc and MSc at London University published a paper on mathematics in Proceedings of the Royal Society, 1923; travelled in North Africa, and in 1923 founded there with her mother the Society for the Protection of Animals in North Africa.
Came to vegetarianism initially through the animal issue but became interested in health, in 1928 found herself running the Nature Cure Clinic, continuing to do so until 1963. Awarded MBE for animal work. Involved in Margaret Morris Movement.
Nina Hosali wrote poetry, articles for the Royal Society, she researched crystals for the British Association for the Advancement of Science, she contributed to the British Journal of Photography, Nina also wrote The Children of Allah with Naomi Ellington Jacob, The Vegetarian Diet for Busy People for the London Vegetarian Society, Kate, who was Called the “Toubiba”: The SPANA Story, North African Diary,
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JA Volcano
New Mexico, United States, North America
Garon Coriz
Petroglyphs National Monument
35.12717°N / 106.77402°W
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
5944 ft / 1812 m
JA Volcano is the shortest of the three main volcanoes on the west side of Albuquerque contained within the boundaries of Petroglyph National Monument. It is only half a mile from the parking area with a gain of 100 feet or so, making it arguably the easiest summit in the Albuquerque area. It can easily be done in a couple hours along with its two taller neighbors to the north, Black Volcano and Vulcan Volcano.
The region around Albuquerque forms a rift valley much like that in the Red Sea, separating slowly for millennia and placing unimaginable tension on the crust below. Around 150,000 years ago, the Rio Grande and Rio Puerco Valleys were a highly active volcanic field with hundreds of vents. Together, they created the table-like uplift seen between the two valleys today as they spewed layer upon layer of lava much like the volcanoes of Hawaii.
After the vents quieted, erosion ate at the landscape eventually leading to the collapse of large portions of the eastern slopes to produce the escarpments seen today. It is the exposed basalt of these cliffs that hold much of the petroglyphs for which the monument is named. The dark surface of the rock proved to be exquisite canvasses for the native tribes in the area as well as the first Spanish people to come into the region.
Take I-40 west to Exit 149. Drive north 11 miles on Atrisco Vista Blvd., which was formerly known as Paseo del Volcan. The short road to the parking area is easily visible on the right from the main road. It is shortly after the turn-off to the shooting range, which is a left-hand turn.
The volcanoes day-use area of the Petroglyph National Monument is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. May close early due to severe weather. Keep in mind that the gate to the parking lot is locked precisely at 5:00 pm and any vehicles left inside will be ticketed and/or towed. Since this is a desert, please stay on the trails to prevent destruction of the fragile flora that take ages to recuperate.
No camping is allowed within the national monument.
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Sign up for ‘Study in America’ – Travel to Five States in 11 Days
| Published: September 21, 2018
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Twenty-five students, 11 days, five states, and an educational experience of a lifetime. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is hosting a first-of-its-kind “Study in America” special topics course during Maymester 2019 (May 16 – June 1, 2019) that challenges students to examine the collective memory and existing historical spaces, monuments, and memorials dedicated to the Black Civil Rights Movement of the U.S. American South. The course includes four on-campus class sessions and 11 days of travel with stops in Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia.
An information session about Study in America will be held Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 3-4:30 p.m. in the University Center, room 310. All interested students are invited to attend.
The Maymester class is open to Islander students – both undergraduates and graduates – and is cross-listed to fulfill 3-credit hours in communication studies (COMM 4390/5390), history (HIST 4390), honors (HNRS 4390), women and gender studies (WGSS), directed independent study (DIS), or other disciplines with prior approval.
The course is more than just a “trip” – it’s an attempt to learn how the U.S. Black Civil Rights Movement is memorialized in the South, what messages are communicated, and who made those decisions. Along the way, students will observe and examine people, places, and spaces that relate to the Black Civil Rights Movement in the U.S. American South.
Sites visits include:
Prairie View, TX – Prairie View A&M, a Historically Black College/University (HBCU)
Little Rock, AR – Central High School and Little Rock 9 Memorial
Memphis, TN – National Civil Rights Museum and site of Dr. Martin Luther King’s assassination
Birmingham, AL – Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 16th Street Baptist Church, and Kelly Ingram Park
Selma, AL – National Voting Rights Museum, Pettus Bridge
Montgomery, AL – Rosa Parks Museum, Legacy Museum, and Southern Poverty Law Center
Atlanta, GA – MLK Center, Ebenezer Baptist Church, CNN tour
Dr. Amy Aldridge Sanford, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Communication Studies, is the instructor of record for the course, while Angela Walker, Associate Dean of Students, will facilitate all non-academic components of the course. The Study Abroad Office is also assisting with logistics.
“We want to examine the messages communicated by U.S. Black Civil Rights monuments and museums to different audiences,” said Sanford. “It’s also important to consider who made the decisions about what those places would potentially communicate.”
Course assignments consist of multiple readings, a journal or blog, written reflections, and citizenship. Many of the assignments will be completed on the road, which will add a new dynamic to student learning.
“This is a great opportunity to bring students from all walks of life together to discuss difficult topics on race relations and the impact of the Civil Rights Movement in our country,” said Walker. “This is the perfect time. Our students are ready to have these discussions and learn from our mistakes in history.”
It’s to be expected that some of the site visits will elicit wide-ranging emotions from students.
“I imagine that much of what we will see will be new to our students and potentially difficult to process,” said Sanford. “We’re prepared for that dynamic and will read literature, write personal reflections, and have group discussions both before and during the trip. Just because a conversation is difficult, doesn’t mean we should avoid it altogether.”
Estimated program fees are $1,900, which includes coach shuttle service, overnight accommodations, excursions/entrance fees, guest speaker/guide fees, and some group meals. Financial aid and scholarships may be available. For additional information on program application, eligibility, and important deadlines, CLICK HERE.
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'Boys will be boys': Pyjama top pulled after parent complaint
By Simone Fox Koob
The Peter Alexander boys pyjama top which has been pulled from the shelves. Credit:Peter Alexander online store
A popular Australian pyjama brand has removed a boys' jumper emblazoned with the slogan "boys will be boys" from the market after concerned parents complained about the use of the phrase.
The grey pyjama top was marketed in Peter Alexander's children's range, and was spotted by Melbourne mother Bridie Harris in a shop last week. She then made a complaint to the company on social media.
'Boys Will Be Boys' pyjama shirt from Peter Alexander. Credit:Peter Alexander online store
"Boy won’t be boys," she wrote on Facebook on June 20.
"Boys will be held accountable for their actions. I hate to see an Australian store, who makes such great pjs, put such a sexist statement on a t-shirt intended for young boys. Excusing boys of their behaviour is not a step in the right direction. It’s 2018."
The company reviewed the feedback and told her they were removing it from sale on Wednesday.
"I was shopping in Peter Alexander for a gift for a friend, and she saw it and we both just were a bit taken aback that that was something Peter Alexander would do," said Ms Harris, who has a two-year-old daughter.
"It was not something I expected to see from them. I got home and I kept thinking about it.
"I just think that it allows boys to do whatever they want because they are boys. It gives them an excuse for inappropriate behaviour. If a girl hurts someone or does something, you never hear someone that says girls will be girls."
She said the phrase had the connotation that men "tend to get away with stuff just because they are boys".
"As kids, I get it's little tiny things, like rough play, but it sets up for a culture where they can get way with anything. I thought it was a long-resolved discussion," she said.
Another Facebook user, Chris Pearson, posted pictures of the top to the Peter Alexander Sleepwear page and said: "What are you trying to say here? ...Boys will be held accountable for their actions, surely."
Peter Alexander boys pyjamas Credit:Peter Alexander online store
The company wrote back to both complainants saying it would take the top off the market.
"I just wanted to update you and again thank you for taking the time to get in touch with us and bringing this to our attention. We do not tolerate the behaviour that is being associated with this slogan," the statement read.
"In the light of your feedback, we have decided to withdraw this item from sale."
Ms Harris said she was pleased to receive the update from the pyjama brand, as she didn't want her daughter exposed to the underlying messages associated with the phrase.
"I would be worried if someone were to hurt her, boy or girl, that she thinks it would be ok, and ok for them to do so just because 'boys will be boys'. I don't want her to think if someone pushes her on the playground it's just 'boys will be boys'. I want her to stand up and tell someone and be able to feel safe, playing in playground or walking home at night as an adult," she said.
The pyjama top is no longer available on the website's online store.
Before it was pulled from sale, the description for the item read: "Boys will be boys, so leave them to it in this warm and cosy quilted sweater. Perfect for winter adventures."
The decision to take the top off the shelves has caused heated debate online, with some describing it as a indication of "over-the-top PC culture", arguing the core message was simply that children will be children.
"I still interpret the "slogan" as a child will get up to mischief where they break things, throw balls on roofs etc," one Facebook user wrote.
Melbourne woman Jenny told Tom Elliott on 3AW on Wednesday afternoon that she was a victim of domestic violence and said the debate over the shirt was “ridiculous”.
“It has to stop. It’s gone too far. There are so many rules. Nobody can be themselves any more,” she said.
Simone Fox Koob
Simone is a breaking news reporter for The Age. Most recently she covered breaking news for The Australian in Melbourne.
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JOHN BURBANK
JOHN PAULSON
FELIX ZULAUF
LEON COOPERMAN
CARL ICAHN
LOUIS BACON
PETER BRANDT
BARRY STERNLICHT
JIM GRANT
JOEL GREENBLATT
MICHAEL PLATT
VICTOR SPERANDEO
JEFFREY GUNDLACH
BRUCE KOVNER
TREND & COUNTERTREND CTAS
COMMODITY TRADING ADVISORS
Ken Fisher was born in 1950, in San Francisco, CA, USA. He studied forestry in the Humboldt State University as well as economics. He was awarded an economics degree by the State University of Humboldt in 1972. He was awarded Humboldt’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 2007 for his contribution to the financial industry and his ongoing interest and study in redwood ecology. He knew from an early age that investment was in his blood and that it was what he wanted to establish his career in. Over the course of his adolescent and high school years, he dedicated his time and attention to studying so that he would be able to make the grade to go to college. This was extremely important to him, and he worked hard to obtain it. After leaving college he started small by going in to his dads business, but after just a few short years, he skyrocketed to the top with his own company that is a recognized name to most investors all across the globes. It is hard to obtain such a reputation internationally, but somehow fisher beat the odds.
Mr. Fisher started his career working for his dad, a noted author and money manager after graduation in 1972. In 1979, he established his own money management firm, Fisher Investments. The firm’s clients were spread across the US, UK, and Canada, and include large corporations, public pension plans, endowments, foundations, and individuals with high net worth. In 2003, he collaborated with a German money manager, Thomas Grüner. In 2007, he co-founded Grüner Fisher Investments with Thomas Grüner. In the same year, he founded Fisher Investments Press with John Wiley & Sons. The press had since published a variety of investment educational books for a wide range of investors. Forbes published his stock performances, based on those stock picks that he had announced in his monthly columns “Portfolio Strategy” in Forbes magazine over the past 14 years. It was noted that his stock picks outperformed the S&P overall average. In addition, it outperformed S&P for eleven years out of the 14 years. In 2011, Investment Advisor Magazine ranked him as a top 25 investor in its list of most influential people in the investment and financial industry.
Today, he is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Fisher Investments, a money management firm he had founded in 1979. He is also a widely published investment analyst. In addition, he writes a monthly column (Portfolio Strategy) for Forbes Magazine, as well as contributions to other news and financial magazines. He is also the author of seven books and research papers in behavioral finance. He has an estimated net worth of US $2.8 billion as of January 2015. Fisher Investment is one of the largest wealth manger in the United States, managing an estimate of US $42 billion for 38,521 customers in 2012. He has impacted the industry and is known as one of only 30 people who made the Investment Advisor’s listing for being part of the top 30 influential people of the last three decades. That is a pretty major accomplishment to have under your belt.
Ken Fisher Personal Info
Ken Fisher Age – 64 Years old
Career Duration and Experience – 35 Years
Current Service – Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fisher Investments, Co-owner of Fisher Investments Press, books author, and writer for Forbes Magazine’s monthly Portfolio Strategy column.
Investment Principles – Using Capital Markets Technology developed in-house, to identify and exploit unique information for investment purpose. Flexible approach; will adjust investment strategy as investing styles changes over time. First analyse factors pertaining to macro-level economic, sentiment, and politics to determine key portfolio drivers. Then decide which countries and sectors. Stock selection will be the last focus. Portfolio will also be international to maximize opportunities.
Notable Achievements:
– Founded Fisher Investment, a global money management firm, in 1979.
– Co-founded Grüner Fisher Investments with Thomas Grüner in 2007.
– Founded Fisher Investments Press with John Wiley & Sons in 2007. The company publishes books related to the Finance sector.
– He was awarded the inaugural Tiburon CEO Summit award in recognition of his Challenging Conventional Wisdom.
– His stock picks in the Forbes magazine’s monthly column outperformed S&P for 11 years out of 14 years, with an overall outperformance against S&P according to a 2010 Forbes report.
– One of the top 25 most influential figures in the financial industry according to Investment Advisor Magazine in 2011.
– Listed on the 2010 Forbes 400 list of wealthiest Americans. His estimated net worth is US $1.7 billion as of March 2012.
– Listed on Forbes list of billionaires in the world in 2010.
– Author of seven books and research papers in behavioral finance.
Ken Fisher is an avid writer. He has written 7 books in investment (of which 4 are listed as the New York Times Best Seller) as well as various research papers, columns and contributed articles to various financial and investment magazines and periodicals. Books that he had written and published include ones that have made the New York Times Best Seller list. His books are highly recommended and are loaded with an array of valuable financial investment information and strategies. Fisher has clearly left his mark on the financial world with his philosophies and his flex approach to investing. He has had phenomenal success considering the age he started and the fact that his company is totally independently owned.
Fisher Investments is an international money manager with clients all over the United States, Canada and UK. It is one of the largest independent investment advisors. It has billions of dollars under management, and thousands of clients. It is managing money for more than 25,000 private clients, and more than 100 large institutional clients, including fortune 500 firms, foundations, governments and endowments. It helps clients achieve success by the Fisher method.
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Brazil jittery without their talisman Neymar
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SAO PAULO • Much has changed for Brazil's national football team since last year's humiliating World Cup exit, but as the 2018 qualifying campaign kicks off tomorrow, one worrying factor stays the same: the absence of superstar Neymar.
More than a year has passed since that extraordinary 7-1 meltdown against Germany in Brazil's own World Cup. Since then, there has been the almost equally embarrassing failure to survive the Copa America, going out to lowly Paraguay on penalties.
In all that turmoil, the football-mad nation has remained fixated on national captain and Barcelona star Neymar and the near obsessive fear that without him, Brazil cannot win.
He was out injured during last year's World Cup semi-final drubbing. At the Copa America against Colombia, he was red carded and was subsequently handed a four-match suspension, missing the rest of the tournament.
Now, with two matches still left on that suspension, Neymar will again be absent for Brazil's qualifiers against Chile tomorrow and Venezuela on Tuesday.
Since his debut against the United States in 2010, Neymar has played 67 games for Brazil, scoring 46 times, missing just four games.
When he has been missing, the yawning hole has been impossible to fill. In his absence the team won only once - 2-1 against Venezuela.
Now coach Dunga is pleading for fans and players alike to stop looking over their shoulder for the absent saviour.
"We would like to have Neymar, but it's not possible. We need to focus on the players who will be there with us," he said.
A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on October 07, 2015, with the headline 'Brazil jittery without their talisman Neymar'. Print Edition | Subscribe
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Архивоведение
Вспомогательные исторические дисциплины
Историография, источниковедение и методы исторических исследований
Исторические энциклопедии и справочники
История Австралии, Новой Зеландии и Океании
История Азербайджана
История Афганистана
История Беларуси
История Великобритании
История Германии
История Грузии
История Индии
История Ирана
История Испании
История Казахстана
История Канады
История Кореи
История Кыргызстана
История Латинской Америки
История науки и техники
История первобытного общества
История Польши
История стран Азии и Африки
История стран Европы и Америки
История США
История Турции
История Франции
История Швеции
История Японии
Мемуары, дневники, автобиографии
Музееведение
Периодика по истории
Философия истории
Этнография и этнология
Carter R., Challis K., Priestman S., Tofighian H. The Bushehr Hinterland: Results of the First Season of the Iranian-British Archaeological Survey of Busherhr Province, November-December 2004
British Institute of Persian Studies, Iran Journal Vol. 44, 2006. pp. 63-103.
A joint Iranian-British archaeological and geomorphological survey of Bushehr Province, Iran took place between 23rd November and 18th December 2004, as a pilot season to determine the course of future survey and excavation. There were three main research aims: To clarify the nature and chronology of coastal settlement in the Persian Gulf, and build a chronological and cultural framework for the Bushehr coastal region. To seek evidence for contact between coastal Iran, Mesopotamia and the littoral of the Arabian Peninsula during the 6th/5th millennia B.C.E. (known as the Chalcolithic, Ubaid and Neolithic Periods in each respective region). To gather data towards establishing the sequence of sea-level change in the Persian Gulf.
Boyle J.A. The Cambridge History of Iran, Volume 5: The Saljuq and Mongol Periods
Cambridge University Press, 1968. - 732 pp.
The Cambridge History of Iran is an eight-volume survey of Iranian history and culture, and its contribution to the civilisation of the world. All aspects of the religious, philosophical, political, economic, scientific and artistic elements in Iranian civilisation are studied...
Frye R.N. The Cambridge History of Iran, Volume 4: From the Arab Invasion to the Saljuqs
Volume 4 is a survey of every aspect of the civilisations which flourished in the Iranian region from the Arab conquests to the Saljuq expansion: in particular, it studies the gradual transition of Iran from Zoroastrianism to Islam, the uniting of all Iranians under one rule, ...
Avery P., Hambly G.R.G., Melville C. The Cambridge History of Iran, Volume 7: From Nadir Shah to the Islamic Republic
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Cambridge University Press, 1991. - 1162 pp.
This final volume of The Cambridge History of Iran covers the period from 1722 to 1979. Part I sets out the political framework. Beginning in the reign of Nadir Shah, it traces the establishment of the Qajar dynasty and the rise and fall of the Pahlavi autocracy. Part II disc...
Jackson P., Lockhart L. The Cambridge History of Iran, Volume 6: The Timurid and Safavid Periods
The Cambridge History of Iran is an eight-volume survey of Iranian history and culture, and its contribution to the civilisation of the world. All aspects of the religious, philosophical, political, economic, scientific and artistic elements in Iranian civilisation are studie...
Fisher W.B. The Cambridge History of Iran, Volume 1: The Land of Iran
The Cambridge History of Iran is an eight-volume survey of Iranian history and culture, and its contribution to the civilisation of the world. All aspect of the religious, philosophical, political, economic, scientific and artistic elements in Iranian civilisation are studies,...
Yarshater E. The Cambridge History of Iran, Volume 3, Part 1: The Seleucid, Parthian and Sasanid Periods
The third volume, published in two parts, is an account of every aspect of Iranian civilisation from the death of Alexander in 323 BC to the advent of Islam in the seventh century AD. This complex period, of major importance in Iranian history and extending for almost a thousa...
Herzfeld Ernst E. Iran in the Ancient East
Archaeological Studies Presented in the Lowell Lectures at Boston.
Published 1941 by Oxford university press in London, New York.
Written in English. 353 p.
The prehistoric period.
The dawn of history.
The achaemenian period.
The arsacidan and sasanian periods.
Gershevitch I. The Cambridge History of Iran, Volume 2: The Median And Achaemenian Periods (архив 2)
Архив 2 (том из-за большого размера разбит на 2 части)
The second volume describes the formation, in the sixth century BC, of the earliest multi-national empire, its administration, its confrontation with Greece, and its eventual dissolution under the impact of Alexander's conq...
A History of Modern Iran by Ervand Abrahamian
In a radical reappraisal of Iran’s modern history, Ervand Abrahamian
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discovery of oil, imperial interventions, the rule of the Pahlavis, and, in
1979, revolution and the birth of the Islamic Republic. In the intervening
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2019 High School Spring Sports Preview
BISHOP EUSTACE CRUSADERS
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Matt Orlando has been a difference-maker in the Bishop Eustace lineup since his freshman year and is poised for a big senior season before moving on to the Univer- sity of Maryland. The shortstop batted .411 with seven home runs and 29 RBIs last year and was also the Crusaders’ ace pitcher, posting a 7-0 record with 56 strikeouts. He made the all-South Jersey and all-conference first teams. Senior center fielder Johnny Piacentino is another veteran leader who made the all-conference first team and all-South Jersey second team. The Penn State recruit had 43 hits, eight doubles and six home runs. Other important pieces of the lineup are senior outfielder Mike Guzzardo, a Campbell commit who had five home runs and 35 RBIs and made the all-conference second team; junior second baseman Chase Conklin, a Richmond commit and all-conference second-teamer who batted .534; and junior outfielder Nick Senior, who hit .418 and scored 30 runs. Senior Nick Koehn could take over as the starting catcher and junior Eric Sabato will vie for a spot in the lineup. Sophomore Joe Mascio and junior Chuck Sanzio, a St. John’s commit, are experienced pitchers and Piacentino will also see time on the mound.
OUTLOOK: The Crusaders went 23-5 overall in 2018, captured the Olympic Conference National Division title and reached the sectional and Diamond Classic semifinals. With Orlando and Piacentino leading the way, they should be in the mix for all of those crowns this spring.
CAMDEN CATHOLIC FIGHTING IRISH
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Senior infielder Brian Brown enjoyed a breakout season in 2018 as he led Camden Catholic in hits and made the all-conference first team. Senior Shane Colfer is an experienced infielder and will look to be a big contributor for the Irish offense. Seniors Pat Cunning and Chris McGill will see time on the mound and in the field. Other returners hoping to have an impact are seniors Sam Kasilowski and Tyler White along with juniors Darren Parker, Tim Sawn and Colin Hughes.
OUTLOOK: The Irish doubled their win total from the year before and went 10-14 last spring, including a first-round playoff loss. They have the talent and experience to make a run at a winning record this season.
CHEROKEE CHIEFS
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Cherokee had two all-conference players last year, but Jack Walters graduated and Jarrett Browning transferred to Timber Creek, so new standouts will have to emerge. Junior infielder Jake Prince is a key returner who batted near the top of the lineup and junior outfielder Zach Bernard—a starter since his freshman season—will be counted on for power and RBIs in the middle of the order. Senior catcher Tim Haverstick, who will continue his career at East Stroudsburg, is the team’s veteran leader and returning captain. Junior infielder Anthony Schooley had a solid year at the plate last season and senior outfielder Jaden Stith is also a likely contributor, if he can make it back from a torn ACL. Junior Andrew Walters and seniors Ryan Bassett and Andrew Kotch will look to lead the pitching staff with help from a handful of first-time varsity pitchers.
OUTLOOK: Last season was a down one for the Chiefs, who dropped eight one-run losses on their way to a 5-14 record and missed out on the playoffs. If they can find a way to pull out some of those close games they should fight for a postseason berth.
CHERRY HILL EAST COUGARS
PLAYERS TO WATCH: A strong senior class is back to lead Cherry Hill East, including four players who have committed to college programs. Pitcher/outfielder Ellis Schwartz will continue his career at the Division I level at Stony Brook, while pitcher Steve Lombardi and first baseman/third baseman Joey Wright will play together at Immaculata and outfielder Alec Rodriguez is headed to Widener. The pitching staff also includes key returning seniors Mark Basehore, Jake Manders and Drew Peltzman, and Basehore and Manders contribute in the outfield as well. Senior Sean McKenna is a top player in the infield who is entering his third year as the starter at second base. Senior catcher Anthony Fiore took over the starting job midway through last season and is looking to build on his strong play behind the plate.
OUTLOOK: The Cougars rebounded from several rebuilding seasons to post a 12-12 record in 2018, the final campaign for longtime coach Erik Radbill. His successor, Jason Speller, will look to guide the team to its first winning season since 2014 behind a talented crop of veterans.
CHERRY HILL WEST LIONS
PLAYERS TO WATCH: A talented core returns from a team that reached the sectional final last year, so hopes are high at Cherry Hill West. Senior outfielder Scott Shaw, a three-year starter who hit .411 and made the all-conference first team, leads the way. He is primed for a big season before moving on to Rider. The top four starting pitchers from last year are back, including senior lefthander Eli Atiya, who went 7-1 as a junior and tossed two shutouts in the playoffs. He also starred during the Carpenter Cup, helping Olympic/Colonial win the championship at Citizens Bank Park. Other top pitchers are senior Brian Robertson, a Dayton commit; senior Jake Miller, a four-year varsity player who has signed with Felician; and senior Ryan Widmeier. The pitching staff also welcomes in Nick Heubel, a power righthander who transferred from Camden Catholic and is receiving Division I interest as a junior. Key returners in the lineup are senior first baseman John Gray, senior second baseman Tyler Kubrak, junior shortstop Danny Berckman, junior outfielder Ryan West and senior third baseman/outfielder Jared Hernandez, who will continue his career at Florida State College at Jacksonville.
OUTLOOK: The Lions went 15-10 and made a run to the South Jersey Group III final before falling to Seneca. They expect to be in contention for division and sectional titles this spring.
CLEARVIEW PIONEERS
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Clearview brings back the heart of its order in seniors Brandon Drapeau, Mike Decker and Shawn Dougherty, who all had big seasons at the plate and made the all-conference first team. Drapeau, a first baseman, led the team with a .420 batting average, five home runs and 29 RBIs and also made the all-South Jersey second team. He will continue his career at St. Joseph’s. Decker, a third baseman who is committed to Columbia, has been a varsity player since his freshman year and hit .396 with four home runs and 21 RBIs. Dougherty batted .368 with four home runs and 24 RBIs and is a plus defender in center field. Other returning starters are senior outfielder Aidan Hoffman, junior catcher Alex Gioia and sophomore outfielder/first baseman Ian Petrutz. Senior infielder Eric Weiss is also expected to contribute and senior Evan Campbell is looking to compete for a spot in the lineup. The pitching staff is led by senior Anthony Pron—who is committed to Stevens Institute of Technology—along with Drapeau and senior Ethan Ziegler.
OUTLOOK: The 2018 season was an up-and-down one for the Pioneers, who got off to a blazing 112 start before struggling in May. They finished with a 13-9 record with appearances in the Group IV playoffs and Diamond Classic. There is a ton of talent in the lineup and if the pitching develops, this should be another winning season with the potential for a division title.
EASTERN VIKINGS
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Eastern graduated two all-South Jersey first-teamers: outfielder Jack Herman, a four-year starter who is now in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, and ace pitcher Jesse Barbera. While those two will be sorely missed, the Vikings have a strong nucleus to reload around. Senior catcher Dylan Stezzi, a Rochester commit, and senior shortstop Jack Winsett, who is headed to Rider, both made the all-conference first team and will be key players at the plate and on the field. Senior first baseman Matt Karpousis and senior outfielder AJ Funari made the all-conference second team and will bat in the middle of the lineup. Senior second baseman Isaac Fendrick, senior designated hitter/catcher Devin Hunt and junior first baseman Sam Portnoy are other experienced returners. The pitching staff is led by Karpousis, senior Ryne Kremer and juniors Cole Boyan and Nick Zellner, and Winsett will also see time on the mound.
OUTLOOK: Eastern went 25-6 with a share of the Olympic Conference American Division title and its second Diamond Classic championship in three years. The Vikings certainly have some big shoes to fill but they always seem to be in the mix in one of the best divisions in the area.
GLOUCESTER CATHOLIC RAMS
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Although Gloucester Catholic graduated South Jersey Player of the Year Evan Giordano and ace pitcher Andrew Vail, several important pieces of last sea- son’s state championship team are back in the fold. Senior outfielder Lillo Paxia, a four-year starter, batted .612 with 41 hits, 20 walks, three home runs and 32 RBIs as a junior. He is primed for a monster final season before moving on to Florida State. Senior first baseman Luke Lesch, a Rider commit, is another big bat in the lineup who had four home runs and drove in 33 runs. Senior shortstop Tyler Cannon (.433 average, 13 extra-base hits) will continue his career at Iona, senior outfielder Jake McNellis (.409) has committed to Frostburg State and junior infielder Ryan Nutley (.366) is a La Salle recruit. Other returning starters are senior Andrew Colligan and junior Tyler Shinn, who split time behind the plate. Sophomore Anthony Solometo is a key returner to the pitching staff who tossed five shutout innings and earned the win in the state final. Lesch and juniors Tyler Parks, Adonis Perez and Mike Racobaldo are other contributors on the mound.
OUTLOOK: The Rams went 20-8 and repeated as Non-Public B state champions last spring, capturing the 19th title in program history. With Paxia leading the way, hopes are high again this year.
HADDONFIELD BULLDAWGS
PLAYERS TO WATCH: A pair of Division I recruits is back to lead Haddonfield: senior center fielder Steve DiTomaso and senior pitcher/second baseman Dylan Heine. DiTomaso is a table setter at the top of the lineup who made the all-conference first team. He has committed to George Washington. Heine, a Rider commit, started several big games as a junior, including the state semifinal, and will lead the pitching staff. Shortstop/pitcher Chris Brown is another senior leader, and other returning starters are junior outfielder Alex Kadar and designated hitter Chris Mariani, who also catches and plays the infield. Junior Jakob Slimbock will look to contribute to the pitching staff as well.
OUTLOOK: The Bulldawgs’ successful 2018 campaign featured sectional and division championships and a 17-6 final record. Despite key losses to graduation, a strong core is still in place.
KINGSWAY DRAGONS
PLAYERS TO WATCH: A talented senior class returns to lead Kingsway, starting with shortstop Sean Szestowicki. The James Madison commit batted .338 as a junior with 11 doubles and 15 walks and will be a key player in the lineup and on the field. Other important pieces of the lineup are senior infielders Caleb Ritchie (.361, three home runs) and Josh Crowding (.323). Senior outfielder Zach Brook will continue his career at Carson-Newman and seniors Nick Thompson and Ethan Gil are experienced catchers. Senior Matt Lipka tossed a gem in the playoffs last year to send the Dragons to the sectional semifinals and will lead the pitching staff along with Crowding and senior Trevor Mitchell. Seniors John McCunney and Andrew Lerario— who is headed to Washington College—are other returners on the mound and sophomore infielder Justin Szestowicki will also contribute.
OUTLOOK: Ian Enders stepped down as coach after leading Kingsway to a 13-11 record and a berth in the South Jersey Group IV semifinals. The Dragons will look to post another winning season under new head coach Bill Alvaro, the longtime coach at Washington Township who guided the Minutemen to a state title in 2007. He is 14th on South Jersey’s all-time victory list with 375.
LENAPE INDIANS
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Senior catcher Cade Hunter leads the returners for Lenape after batting .424 with a team-high five home runs and 24 RBIs last season. He made the all-conference first team and starred for Burlington County in the Carpenter Cup, helping his team reach the final at Citizens Bank Park. Hunter is poised for a big senior season before continuing his career at Virginia Tech. Senior pitcher Bryan Feldman is another all-conference first-teamer who will serve as the Indians’ ace. Senior outfielder Brian Hoversen made the all-conference second team and is a key part of the lineup. Other experienced position players are senior infielder/outfielder Steve Matlack, senior outfielder Shane Reilley, junior outfielder Joey Pence and junior catcher/designated hitter Jake Silver. Junior Ian Conroy should be an important part of the pitching staff and other veteran arms are seniors Ryan Lewbart and Nick Smolij and junior Joey Anastasio, along with Hoversen, Matlack and Pence. Also expected to contribute are sophomore pitcher/third baseman Nick Farr, junior middle infielders Edwin Gonzalez and Bryce Keller and junior outfielder Zahan Myer.
OUTLOOK: The Indians went 11-11 with a first-round playoff loss to Kingsway last year. They have a strong core in place and will look to post a winning record and return to the postseason.
MOORESTOWN QUAKERS
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Moorestown graduated a strong senior class but is happy to welcome back senior pitcher/third baseman Brian McMonagle, an impact player since his freshman year. McMonagle has been selected to the Carpenter Cup every season of his career and made the all-conference first team as a junior as he posted a 4-1 record on the mound and led the team in RBIs. He is committed to Boston College. Senior first baseman Kevin McCarthy is another important piece of the lineup, and other experienced posi- tion players are senior infielder Austin Domer, sophomore second baseman Wyatt Atkinson, sophomore infielder Joey Morrisey, junior outfielder Nate Mendys and sophomore catcher/outfielder Nick Yedman. Joining McMonagle on the pitching staff are senior Adam Shubert, juniors Adam Robinson and Evan Francisco and Morrissey.
OUTLOOK: The Quakers went 10-8, qualified for the playoffs and won their division for the first time since 2015 in a successful 2018 season. They should remain competitive and it will be exciting to watch McMonagle in his final season.
MOORESTOWN FRIENDS FOXES
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Senior second baseman Kyle Eiffes is coming off a breakout season at the plate and is back to lead Moorestown Friends. He batted over .400 and led the Foxes in RBIs on his way to all-Friends Schools League first-team accolades. Other key pieces of the lineup are junior shortstop Mark Johnson, senior third baseman Mike Stepanski and senior outfielder Jakob Hull. Senior outfielders Joe Abate and Matt Grahn, junior first baseman Alex Boller and sophomore catcher John Limjoco are other returners expected to contribute. Hull is the ace of the pitching staff, and other experienced hurlers are Eiffes, Johnson and Limjoco.
OUTLOOK: The Foxes went 9-7 with a close loss to St. Joseph-Hammonton in the first round of the playoffs. They have the potential for another winning season and a longer postseason run under new head coach Sam Berroa.
PAUL VI EAGLES
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Paul VI graduated a standout senior class that featured five all-conference players, including pitcher Will Gambino, who was selected by the Seattle Mariners in last year’s MLB draft. But there is still a solid nucleus led by junior shortstop Jimmy Bruno, who batted .384, and junior outfielder AJ Tropiano, who hit at a .372 clip. Other experienced position players who batted over .300 are junior infielder Jacob Herner and sophomore outfielder Ryan Rumsey. Senior catcher Christian Waltz will control the defense and pitching staff and sophomore outfielder/pitcher Matt Vance will be a key piece of the lineup and pitching staff. Junior Chris Rowell could be ready to take over for Gambino as the ace of the staff, and other hurlers are junior Jason Kinnerman, Rumsey and newcomer Matt Benson, a sophomore.
OUTLOOK: The Eagles went 15-6 in 2018—a sixwin improvement from the year before—and lost a close game to eventual state champion St. Augustine in the sectional quarterfinals. They hope to stay competitive despite the losses to graduation.
SENECA GOLDEN EAGLES
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Seneca graduated five all-conference players, including star outfielder Nick Decker, who is now a member of the Boston Red Sox organization after getting drafted in the second round. Three everyday starters return from last year’s sectional championship team, led by senior outfielder Ryan Graham, who batted .342 with 19 RBIs. Senior third baseman Matt Christopher hit .310 with four home runs, while senior Jack Welling started in the outfield and has committed to Arcadia. Junior shortstop Malin Jasinski also saw time and will look to move into a full-time starting role. Junior Josh Willitts and Christopher are key pieces of the pitching staff, and other experienced hurlers are senior John Adams and junior Tyler Norman.
OUTLOOK: The highlight of the Golden Eagles’ 19-8 season was the South Jersey Group III title, their first sectional crown since 2011. Although there is no replacing Decker and the other seniors, they hope to continue their winning ways this spring.
SHAWNEE RENEGADES
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Shawnee had several players gain valuable experience on the way to the sectional final last year and it will be interesting to see what they can accomplish this spring. Senior first baseman Nate Liedtka entered the starting lineup as a junior and responded by leading the Renegades with 28 hits and 19 RBIs to make the all-conference first team. Senior shortstop Connor Coolahan, a three-year starter, is another top run producer in the middle of the lineup who made the all-conference second team and will play Division I baseball at La Salle. Other key seniors are senior outfielders Joey Dalsey—an all-conference second-teamer—and Joey Moore, who missed most of last season with an injury but returned for the end of the year. Juniors Cole Fleming, Dalton Short, Jack Steel and Dom Frigiola all contributed as sophomores and senior EJ Mangione is a veteran catcher. Seniors Jackson Balzan (2.00 ERA, 27 strikeouts) and Brandon Epstein (2.96 ERA, 27 strikeouts) will lead the pitching staff. They are both committed to Salisbury. Seniors Jack Corvin and Dylan Parker add depth behind them.
OUTLOOK: The Renegades overcame several devastating injuries in 2018 to post a 17-9 record, earn a share of the Olympic American title and reach their first sectional final in five years before dropping a 1-0 game to Jackson. With a strong core back, expectations are high for this spring.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP MINUTEMEN
PLAYERS TO WATCH: Five starters are back for Washington Township, led by senior third baseman Luke Kaschak and junior outfielder Christian Kane, who both made the all-conference second team. Kane, the leadoff hitter, batted .361 with 30 hits, 15 walks and 28 runs scored, while Kaschak—a Rowan commit—was the cleanup hitter and drove in 19 runs with a .329 average. Junior shortstop Greg Rossi, junior first baseman Nick Hammer and junior second baseman Colson Gonzalez were also starters. Senior infielder Brett Jester and senior catcher Chris Gollotto will look to take on bigger roles. Hammer has been a key starting pitcher since his freshman season and will serve as the ace. Senior MarcAnthony Rodriguez, junior Austin Attanasi and sophomore Mike Jones are other contributors on the mound.
OUTLOOK: The Minutemen went 13-13, qualified for the playoffs and reached the semifinals of the Diamond Classic last year. They have the talent to post a winning record and possibly contend in the Olympic Conference American Division.
BOYS BASEBALL SCHEDULES
BISHOP EUSTACE
4/1 vs. Eastern, 3:45 p.m.
4/3 vs. Camden Catholic, 3:45 p.m.
4/4 vs. Seneca, 3:45 p.m.
4/6 Ralph Shaw Tournament at Audubon, 11 a.m.
4/7 Ralph Shaw Tournament at Audubon, 2 p.m.
4/10 at Camden, 3:45 p.m.
4/11 at Cherokee, 3:45 p.m.
4/13 at Paul VI, 11 a.m.
4/15 vs. Cherry Hill East, 3:45 p.m.
4/16 at Lenape, 3:45 p.m.
4/18 vs. Winslow Township, 3:45 p.m.
4/20 Heinkel Tournament at Bishop Eustace,
4/23 vs. Cherry Hill West, 3:45 p.m.
4/26 at Camden Catholic, 3:45 p.m.
4/27 vs. Cardinal O’Hara at Mainland, 2 p.m.
4/29 at Seneca, 4 p.m.
5/1 vs. Timber Creek, 3:45 p.m.
5/3 vs. Camden, 3:45 p.m.
5/6 vs. Paul VI, 3:45 p.m.
5/8 at Shawnee, 3:45 p.m.
5/13 at Winslow Township, 3:45 p.m.
5/16 at Washington Township, 3:45 p.m.
5/20 at Cherry Hill West, 3:45 p.m.
5/21 vs. Moorestown, 3:45 p.m.
5/22 vs. Gloucester Catholic, 3:45 p.m.
CAMDEN CATHOLIC
4/3 at Bishop Eustace, 3:45 p.m.
4/5 at Seneca, 3:45 p.m.
4/15 vs. Paul VI, 3:45 p.m.
4/18 vs. Camden, 3:45 p.m.
4/25 at Cherry Hill East, 3:45 p.m.
4/26 vs. Bishop Eustace, 3:45 p.m.
4/30 at Eastern, 3:45 p.m.
5/1 vs. Lenape, 3:45 p.m.
5/3 vs. Cherry Hill West, 3:45 p.m.
5/8 at Cherokee, 3:45 p.m.
5/10 at Paul VI, 3:45 p.m.
5/15 vs. Shawnee, 3:45 p.m.
4/1 vs. Cherry Hill East, 3:45 p.m.
4/3 at Lenape, 3:45 p.m.
4/5 vs. Shawnee, 3:45 p.m.
4/7 vs. Washington Township, noon
4/10 vs. Eastern, 3:45 p.m.
4/20 at Timber Creek, 10 a.m.
4/23 at Washington Township, 10 a.m.
4/29 at Shawnee, 3:45 p.m.
5/1 at Seneca, 4 p.m.
5/2 at Eastern, 3:45 p.m.
5/9 at Cherry Hill East, 3:45 p.m.
5/13 vs. Timber Creek, 3:45 p.m.
EAST COUGARS
4/3 vs. Cinnaminson, 3:45 p.m.
4/5 vs. Washington Township, 3:45 p.m.
4/13 vs. Eastern, 11 a.m.
4/15 at Bishop Eustace, 3:45 p.m.
4/17 vs. Pennsauken, 3:45 p.m.
4/23 vs. Millville, 11 a.m.
4/25 vs. Camden Catholic, 3:45 p.m.
4/27 at Delsea, 11:30 a.m.
5/1 at Camden, 3:45 p.m.
5/3 at Timber Creek, 3:45 p.m.
5/4 vs. Cherry Hill West, 2 p.m.
5/9 vs. Cherokee, 3:45 p.m.
5/13 vs. Lenape, 3:45 p.m.
WEST LIONS
4/1 at Northern Burlington, 3:45 p.m.
4/3 vs. Holy Cross, 3:45 p.m.
4/4 at Washington Township, 3:45 p.m.
5/3 at Camden Catholic, 3:45 p.m.
5/4 at Cherry Hill East, 2 p.m.
5/6 vs. Winslow Township, 3:45 p.m.
5/11 vs. Seneca, 10 a.m.
5/15 vs. Cherokee, 3:45 p.m.
4/1 at Kingsway, 4 p.m.
4/3 vs. Hammonton, 4 p.m.
4/5 vs. Glassboro, 4 p.m.
4/6 Bob Burrough Classic at Clearview, 10 a.m.
4/15 vs. GCIT, 4 p.m.
4/17 at Williamstown, 4 p.m.
4/23 vs. Vineland, 4 p.m.
4/24 at Cumberland, 4 p.m.
4/25 vs. Delsea, 4 p.m.
4/29 vs. Kingsway, 4 p.m.
5/1 at Hammonton, 4:15 p.m.
5/6 at Highland, 4 p.m.
5/8 vs. Williamstown, 4 p.m.
5/10 vs. Triton, 4 p.m.
5/13 at GCIT, 3:45 p.m.
5/15 vs. St. Augustine, 4 p.m.
5/16 at Pennsville, 4 p.m.
4/5 vs. Overbrook, 3:45 p.m.
4/13 at Cherry Hill East, 11 a.m.
4/26 at Timber Creek, 1 p.m.
5/1 at Paul VI, 3:45 p.m.
CATHOLIC RAMS
4/1 vs. Salem, 4 p.m.
4/4 at Pitman, 4 p.m.
4/13 at Roman Catholic, TBA
4/15 at Wildwood, 4 p.m.
4/17 vs. Pennsville, 4 p.m.
4/20 vs. Neumann Goretti, 11 a.m.
4/22 vs. Clayton, 4 p.m.
4/24 at Schalick, 4 p.m.
4/25 vs. Woodstown, 4 p.m.
4/27 at Bergen Catholic, TBA
4/28 vs. St. Augustine at Mainland, TBA
4/29 at Salem, 4 p.m.
5/4 at Calvert Hall, TBA
5/5 at Malvern Prep, TBA
5/6 vs. Penns Grove, 4 p.m.
5/8 at Clayton, 4 p.m.
5/9 vs. Pitman, 4 p.m.
5/11 at Penn Charter, TBA
5/13 vs. Wildwood, 4 p.m.
5/14 at Gloucester, 4 p.m.
5/16 vs. Cumberland, 4 p.m.
5/17 at Hunterdon Central, 4 p.m.
BULLDAWGS
4/4 at Haddon Heights, 4 p.m.
4/5 vs. Collingswood, 4 p.m.
4/10 at West Deptford, 4 p.m.
4/11 at Sterling, 4 p.m.
4/15 vs. Overbrook, 4 p.m.
4/16 vs. Woodbury, 4 p.m.
4/18 vs. Haddon Township, 4 p.m.
4/25 at Paulsboro, 4 p.m.
4/27 vs. Triton, 10 a.m.
4/27 vs. TBA, 1 p.m.
4/29 at Audubon, 4 p.m.
4/30 at Bordentown, 4:30 p.m.
5/2 at Collingswood, 4 p.m.
5/3 at Gateway, 4 p.m.
5/7 vs. Haddon Heights, 4 p.m.
5/9 vs. Audubon, 4 p.m.
5/10 at Moorestown, 4 p.m.
5/14 vs. West Deptford, 4 p.m.
5/16 vs. Sterling, 4 p.m.
4/1 vs. Clearview, 4 p.m.
4/3 vs. Triton, 4 p.m.
4/8 vs. Highland, 4 p.m.
4/9 at GCIT, 4 p.m.
4/11 vs. Hammonton, 4 p.m.
4/27 Al Hedelt Tournament at Oakcrest, TBA
4/29 at Clearview, 4 p.m.
5/1 vs. Gloucester, 4 p.m.
5/2 at Shawnee, 4 p.m.
5/3 vs. GCIT, 4 p.m.
5/6 at Delsea, 4 p.m.
5/8 at Hammonton, 4 p.m.
5/10 vs. Ocean City, 4 p.m.
5/13 vs. Williamstown, 4 p.m.
5/14 at Deptford, 4 p.m.
LENAPE
4/10 at Washington Township, 4 p.m.
5/3 vs. Washington Township, 4 p.m.
5/8 vs. Paul VI, 4 p.m.
4/2 at Bordentown, 4 p.m.
4/13 at Haddon Township, TBA
4/16 vs. Cinnaminson, 3:30 p.m.
4/18 at Pennsauken, 3:45 p.m.
4/23 vs. Timber Creek, 11 a.m.
4/24 at Holy Spirit, 11 a.m.
4/26 vs. Delsea, 10 a.m.
4/27 vs. TBA at Oakcrest, 9:30 a.m.
4/29 vs. Burlington Township, 3:45 p.m.
4/30 vs. Northern Burlington, 3:45 p.m.
5/2 at Rancocas Valley, 3:45 p.m.
5/3 vs. Delran, 3:45 p.m.
5/7 at Burlington Township, 3:45 p.m.
5/9 vs. Pennsauken, 3:45 p.m.
5/10 vs. Haddonfield, 4 p.m.
5/13 at Riverside, 3:45 p.m.
5/15 vs. Rancocas Valley, 3:45 p.m.
5/16 at Holy Cross, 11 a.m.
FRIENDS FOXES
4/2 at Friends Central, 4 p.m.
4/9 at George School, 4 p.m.
4/10 vs. King’s Christian, 4 p.m.
4/12 at Academy New Church, 4 p.m.
4/16 vs. Shipley, 4 p.m.
4/18 at Abington Friends, 4 p.m.
4/22 vs. Friends Select, 4 p.m.
4/25 at Germantown Friends, 4 p.m.
4/29 vs. LEAP Academy, 4 p.m.
4/30 vs. Westtown, 4 p.m.
5/3 vs. Abington Friends, 4 p.m.
5/4 vs. Academy New Church, TBA
5/6 vs. Maple Shade, 4 p.m.
5/16 at Westampton Tech, 4 p.m.
5/17 at Lindenwold, 3:45 p.m.
4/1 at Washington Township, 4 p.m.
4/3 at Winslow Township, TBA
4/5 vs. Woodbury, 3:45 p.m.
4/9 at Cherry Hill West, 3:45 p.m.
4/13 vs. Bishop Eustace, 11 a.m.
4/17 vs. Shawnee, 4 p.m.
4/20 at Haddon Heights, 11 a.m.
4/22 vs. Holy Cross, TBA
4/23 vs. Camden, TBA
4/24 vs. Seneca, 4 p.m.
4/26 vs. Winslow Township, TBA
5/4 at St. Joseph-Hammonton, 11 a.m.
5/8 at Lenape, 4 p.m.
5/11 vs. Haddon Township, noon
5/13 at King’s Christian, 4 p.m.
5/17 at Camden, TBA
4/1 vs. Lenape, 4 p.m.
4/3 vs. Camden, TBA
4/4 at Bishop Eustace, 4 p.m.
4/5 Camden Catholic, 4 p.m.
4/17 vs. Timber Creek, 4 p.m.
4/24 at Paul VI, 4 p.m.
4/27 at GCIT, 10 a.m.
4/27 at TBA, 1 p.m.
4/29 vs. Bishop Eustace, 4 p.m.
5/1 vs. Cherokee, 4 p.m.
5/2 vs. Clearview, 4:15 p.m.
5/6 at Camden Catholic, 4 p.m.
5/9 at Ewing, 4 p.m.
5/10 at Winslow Township, TBA
5/11 at Cherry Hill West, 10 a.m.
5/13 at Haddon Township, 4 p.m.
5/14 vs. Eastern, 4 p.m.
5/16 vs. Cherry Hill West, 4 p.m.
4/20 vs. Washington Township, 10 a.m.
5/2 vs. Kingsway, 4 p.m.
5/8 vs. Bishop Eustace, 3:45 p.m.
4/13 vs. Lenape, 4 p.m.
4/19 at Camden, 4 p.m.
5/15 at Lenape, 4 p.m.
5/17 at Shawnee, 4 p.m.
Published (and copyrighted) in Suburban Family Magazine, Volume 9, Issue 11 (January 2019).
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‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Scores Biggest Soundtrack Debut Since 2009
Beyonce, Ellie Goulding and The Weeknd tracks drove US sales of 250,000 copies in the first week
Travis Reilly | February 18, 2015 @ 12:22 PM Last Updated: February 18, 2015 @ 12:56 PM
Republic Records
It’s been a dominating week for anything and everything “Fifty Shades of Grey” related.
The soundtrack for Sam Taylor-Johnson‘s erotic drama, which opened to packed houses on Valentine’s Day weekend and has already brought in $270 million worldwide for Universal Pictures, has topped charts in multiple markets.
See Photos: ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ London Premiere: Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson Steam Up Red Carpet
From Republic Records, the soundtrack has already sold over 250,000 units in the U.S. alone, marking the best first week of sales for a theatrical feature soundtrack since “Michael Jackson’s This Is It” in 2009, and the best debut for a multi-artist compilation soundtrack since 2005. Currently, it sits atop the Billboard Soundtrack Chart.
In addition to performing well as a collective package, the soundtrack’s first two singles — Ellie Goulding’s “Love Me Like You Do” and The Weeknd’s “Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)” — both occupy Top 10 spots on the iTunes Overall Top Songs Chart.
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Other big names on the soundtrack include Beyonce with a “Haunted” remix, Annie Lennox with “I Put A Spell on You (Fifty Shades of Grey),” the Rolling Stone’s classic “Beast of Burden” and Frank Sinatra’s “Witchcraft.”
“Fifty Shades of Grey, adapted from the the first installment of E.L. James‘ bestselling trilogy, stars Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson.
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See the entire soundtrack listing below:
1 “I Put A Spell On You (Fifty Shades of Grey)” – Annie Lennox
2. “Undiscovered” – Laura Welsh
3. “Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)” – The Weeknd
4. “Meet Me In The Middle” – Jessie Ware
5. “Love Me Like You Do” – Ellie Goulding
6. “Haunted (Michael Diamond Remix)” – Beyoncé
7. “Salted Wound” – Sia
8. “Beast Of Burden” – The Rolling Stones
9. “I’m On Fire” – AWOLNATION
10. “Crazy In Love (2014 Remix)” – Beyoncé
11. “Witchcraft” – Frank Sinatra
12. “One Last Night” – Vaults
13. “Where You Belong” – The Weeknd
14. “I Know You” – Skylar Grey
15. “Ana And Christian” – Danny Elfman
16. “Did That Hurt?” – Danny Elfman
'Fifty Shades of Grey' London Premiere: Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson Steam Up Red Carpet (Photos)
"Fifty Shades of Grey" stars Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan
Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan
"Fifty Shades of Grey" director Sam Taylor-Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson and author E.L. James
Sam Taylor-Johnson with husband, actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Jamie Dornan with wife, Amelia Warner
Author E.L. James
E.L. James and husband Niall Leonard
The stars of the erotic romance joined director Sam Taylor-Johnson and author E.L. James on Thursday night to celebrate the Universal Pictures release
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By Alicia Banks | February 17, 2015 @ 9:15 AM
‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Inspires Jimmy Kimmel to Ask Pedestrians, ‘Are You Kinky?’ (Video)
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75: Kindness of Strangers
Note: This American Life is produced for the ear and designed to be heard. If you are able, we strongly encourage you to listen to the audio, which includes emotion and emphasis that's not on the page. Transcripts are generated using a combination of speech recognition software and human transcribers, and may contain errors. Please check the corresponding audio before quoting in print.
Brett was standing at a subway platform, afternoon rush hour. It was crowded. And he noticed this guy-- didn't seem homeless, decent clothes-- stopping in front of each person, looking into his or her eyes, saying something, and moving on to the next person. Turns out the guy was telling people--
They could stay or they had to go. They were in or they were out.
Literally, what would he say?
Well, literally, it would be, you, you're out. You're gone. You're gone. You're OK, you can stay.
And then do people leave?
No, not at all. And no one argued with him.
Brett wrote about the incident on his personal website, BRETTnews.
Let me ask you to read a little bit of your account of this from your website. You write about who he decided to keep and who he decided to go.
Right. These are the last few people before he reaches me. The 50-ish woman in the business suit and thick glasses is summarily dismissed. The homey in the baggy shorts and Chicago Bulls jersey makes the cut. The young immigrant mother who seems not to grasp the import of this moment is given the OK.
Oh, versus you who's grasping just how important this is.
Right. The bookish man in the maroon cardigan sweater with balding head and red face is cut loose with particular relish.
There is something about the judgment of strangers. When the clerk in the record store seems unimpressed by your choice of CDs. When the one cute person on the bus gives you a look like, out of my way. It's as if, by their status as strangers, they have some special instantaneous insight into who we are. Their vision isn't clouded by our feeble attempts to charm our friends and the people we work with. The guy got closer to Brett.
And I'm starting to feel a little nervous and aware of the fact--
Will I make the cut?
It sounds so silly. We all like to think that we're evolved enough or mature enough. But when push comes to shove and a guy's going down the line rating, I found that you can't help but kind of hope that he gives you the thumbs up when your turn comes.
But Brett, he's not choosing you for anything.
No, he's not. And he didn't even look like anyone I particularly wanted to hang with, as much as one can tell from someone's appearance.
You didn't really feel any need to impress this guy.
To me, I think you're right, because this is the purest case I've ever heard of. Literally, he's picking you for nothing.
Right, right.
And yet you want to be chosen.
So the guy walks up to Brett, stands actually a little too close to him, looks in his eyes and says, you can stay. And Brett felt euphoria, a small euphoria sure. In his mind, he knew there's no reason to feel so good about this, but in his heart, it made him feel really, really happy.
It was like, all right.
You wrote in your account of this, I find myself against my own better judgment, now looking with some disdain and perhaps a tinge of pity upon those who didn't make the cut.
Sure, If you can't make this guy's cut, come on.
How terrible, you write, to be excluded, to be found unworthy. But no one has ever claimed life to be fair.
No, they haven't.
In a sense, this guy on the subway was committing a perfect act of kindness. The people who he gave the thumbs up to felt good. People who he told to get lost simply ignored him. No one was hurt. It was a simple act of kindness from a stranger. Which brings us to today's radio program. From WBEZ Chicago and Public Radio International, it is This American Life. I'm Ira Glass.
Today on our show, stories of the kindness of strangers and what it leads to. And for the best perspective on the subject, all of our stories today take place in the city that has the reputation for being the unkindest city in America, New York City. Act One of our show, Tarzan Finds a Mate, in which a good deed is done with the hope of a small reward. Act Two, Runaway, in which a small good deed leads to much bigger things. Act Three, the Unkindness of Strangers, a story about a neighbor who tries to make life hell for the person next door. Act Four, Chairman of the Block, a story of 150 people who don't know each other, a tap dancer, New York cops, and Frank Sinatra. Stay with us.
Act One: Tarzan Finds A Mate
Act One, Tarzan Finds a Mate. This true story of a good deed someone tries to do for a stranger comes from Joel Kostman who is a locksmith in New York.
Joel Kostman
It's a little past midnight and I'd just returned home from dropping my girlfriend Deborah off at the airport. Late at night is the only time of day I like the way my block looks. There are no panhandlers. The parking lots are all empty. And the constant noise you hear in the daytime from the exiting Lincoln Tunnel traffic is minimized. It almost looks like a real street, a place where people live.
Remarkably, I find a parking space right in front of my building. I sit in the car with the motor running listening to the radio and thinking about Deborah. We live together. This morning, I thought we were in love. Tonight, I'm not sure if I'm ever going to see her again. The DJ plays a Freddie and the Dreamers tune, "I'm Telling You Now."
Suddenly I hear someone across the street yell something. I look up and a young woman is standing next to a red sports car, her head resting on the roof. "Damn, damn, damn," she moans, pounding an alternate fist down with each word. She steps back, her hands on her hips, and looks around as if for a lost child. She has straight blond hair which hangs down to her shoulders. She's wearing tight blue jeans, a yellow shirt unbuttoned down to her cleavage, and black spike heels. She's got on bright red lipstick and gold interlocking circles for earrings. They jangle when she turns her head.
"Oh damn," she says again, and throws her bag at the car. It's a Porsche. I shut off my engine and get out. I don't want to scare her so I call from across the street.
"Excuse me, you need some help?" She's bending down on the sidewalk, picking up some things that fell out of her bag. She looks up and for a second I think she's going to scream. Then she smiles.
"I locked my [BLEEP] keys in the car," she says as she stands up. "I can't believe I did this." Her hands do a kind of Betty Boop thing. I decide that she's Jersey, here for a concert at the Garden. She just has that Jersey feel.
"You're in luck," I say, still from across the street.
She purses her lips and nods. "Why, you going to take me out for a drink until the tow truck gets here?" She laughs but starts coughing in the middle. I go to my trunk and remove my car lockout stuff. A pretty, stranded Jersey girl with a sense of humor no less, I say to myself. There's something in her face that reminds me of a young Jessica Lange.
I cross the street with my slim jim in one hand. It's a thin, silvery piece of metal about two feet long with some notches cut out at the bottom used to open car doors. I carry it at my side like a sword, like a knight would. In my other hand I grasp my tool kit. In my shirt pocket is the little leather case that contains my picks, which I bring just in case I run into any trouble. I step up on the sidewalk next to her. "I'm a locksmith," I announce. I love these moments when I get to play the hero.
She has a loopy smile on her face which stays there even as her expression slowly changes. I can smell the alcohol on her breath. She looks at the slim jim and then back at my face. "No [BLEEP]," she says. "Well, I guess it's my lucky day." She lays a hand on my shoulder like we're old pals. She squeezes and then leans on me a little. Her head floats around in front of my face. "You open it up and the drinks are on me," she says in a kind of half growl.
I peer into the car window and see the keys dangling from the ignition. There are a couple of empty beer bottles on the floor on the passenger side. I look back at the woman. She's got a cigarette going now. At that moment, from behind us, we hear a long, clear Tarzan call. It's a perfect imitation, lasting about 10 seconds, complete with the jungle yodels in the middle. "What the hell was that," the woman asks.
She steps out toward the street and leans her head way back. She looks up at the parking structure that's a block north on 31st Street. I get a real good look at her then. "That's Tarzan," I say.
She tilts her head to the side, half closes her right eye, and raises her left eyebrow. "Friend of yours?" she asks.
"I think he works in the parking structure," I say.
"Oh," she says, with a look on her face that says that explains everything. She puts her hands behind her and leans back. I momentarily think about Deborah. The woman in front of me couldn't be more different in appearance. She's as tall as I am with an accent out of a Stallone movie. She looks like a wild, fun-loving gal, good working-class stock. I wonder what she's like when she's sober.
"So you going to do your thing, or what?" the woman asks. I hold up my slim jim. "Action," she says. I dip my slim jim into the car door, feeling around. I try different angles, different depths. Nothing happens. she hops off the hood of the car and stands next to me. "No luck?" she asks.
"Not yet."
It's a hot night. She takes a tissue from her bag and says, "here, you're sweating buckets." I wipe my forehead. The tissue smells like perfume. She removes another one and dabs at her neck and chest. She flaps her hand in front of her face like a fan. "I've got air conditioning in there once you get it open," she says.
"I'll have it open in a minute," I say. I start thinking about her behind the wheel of the car and where we'll go. She rummages around in the bag again and produces a pack of cigarettes. She lights one up, takes a drag, and blows the smoke up toward the sky. I haven't smoked in 10 years, but it still resonates for me, how it feels, how sexy it looks, which is why I think people do it. She offers me one. "No thanks," I say.
"Sorry I don't have anything stronger." She smiles. I smile back.
She strikes a pose that smokers do, right arm bent at the elbow, forearm across the body. The left elbow rests on the right wrist and the forearm goes straight up, the fingers at the lips. I pull the slim jim out. "Harder than you thought, huh?" She says.
"Some foreign cars are tough," I say.
"Can I try?"
"You want to try?"
"Yeah. Who knows? Maybe it'll be like beginners luck. It looks like fun."
I don't know why, but I say, "sure." I slide the slim jim through the space between the window and the rubber stripping. She takes the end of it.
"Like this?" she asks, moving it back and forth like a slot machine handle.
"No," I say. "Actually, you kind of go like this." I take her hand, move it up and down slowly, bobbing the end of the tool slightly from side to side. We're doing a kind of slim jim tango, dipping in and out and up and down. The car door won't open, but she doesn't even seem perturbed. It's like we're playing a game. "I'm going to try to pick it," I say.
"Can I still do this?" she asks.
"Sure. I'll work on the other door." As I step away, we suddenly hear Tarzan again. It's louder this time. He must be on a lower floor. It's a particularly beautiful call, and he really trails out the last note.
The woman bends over double and slaps her thighs in rapid fashion. "I love that," she cries. "That is just fabulous."
"Local color," I say. I take my can of WD-40 and lubricate the cylinder.
"That guy should be on TV, or something." I squat by the other side of the car. I insert the tension bar in the cylinder and hold it down with my thumb. And then I work the rake through several times.
After a couple of minutes, I'm starting to get frustrated. I say, "I'll be right back. I'm going to get something else." I run to my car and remove the metal doweling I bought on Canal Street for this very situation. It's long and sturdy but pliable. I bring it back across the street. "Here," I say, "you hold this." She lays the slim jim down on the sidewalk. I insert a large screwdriver between the door and the body of the car. "Just put a little pressure on it. Like this," I say as I push back. "That'll give me room to maneuver."
She stands behind me and pushes back on the screwdriver. I bend the end of the dowel into an L and slide it in. I push it toward the button which is in an impossible spot on the door panel, just behind the handle. I'm thinking, this car really is a pain in the ass. I wiggle my end of the dowel and poke at the area of the button, but I keep missing. "How does that button work?" I ask. "Do you push it forward, or in, or what?"
"Gee," she says. "I don't know. Let me think." She bobs her head slowly side to side and finally says, "in, I think. I think." I keep poking at the button. Once I hit it square on and let out a whoop. But when I try the door it doesn't open.
"Damn," I yell and slam my fist down on top of the Porsche.
"Hey," she says, "come on. We'll get it." She puts her hand on my arm. "You know, you're really a sweet guy for helping me out." She leans forward and kisses me on the cheek.
When Deborah said goodbye to me at the airport, she said, "maybe you and I should take the next few days to reevaluate." Then she put her hand on my upper arm and kissed me on the cheek.
"Let's try it again," the woman says. "Listen," I say, "I'm sorry. I'm just frustrated. I usually don't have this much trouble."
"It's OK," she says. "I know we're going to get it this time." She punches the air like a cheerleader.
We try again. I twist the dowel around to get it in just the right position and then push it forward with my hand so it will come smashing into the button. The door doesn't open. I do it again and again. As my body bumps into the woman's and rubs up against her, I get more and more crazy. I can feel my hero status evaporating. Finally, after about 15 minutes, she says, "you know, I think if I push this way with the screwdriver, it'll make more room. I think it'll be a lot easier for you."
Before I can stop her, she leans against the car and pushes. There's a loud crack. The window shatters into pieces which fall on the sidewalk at our feet. I look at her face. Her mouth is wide open, her shoulders raised in embarrassment. Then, suddenly, she opens the door, brushes the glass off the seat with her bag and gets in. "Well, I got to go," she says. She starts the car. "I don't know how to thank you." She speeds off toward Eighth Avenue. "Goodbye," she calls out.
I am stunned by the swiftness of her departure. As I watch her drive off, her hand waving out the window, Tarzan gives his grand finale. His voice is so strong that it sounds like he's right behind me. His call begins with one beautiful, long, sustained note. He holds it longer than I have ever heard before. Then he leaps into a spectacular trill which ends with another gorgeous full note and follows this with a second trill, which trails off into a final, eerie, haunting tone.
I turn to face the parking structure. I'm standing in the middle of a pile of my discarded tools and broken glass. I lean my head way back, looking up at the sky. I cup my hands around my mouth, take the deepest possible breath, and yell at the top of my lungs, "shut the hell up!"
Joel Kostman's stories of his life as a locksmith are in his book Keys to the City.
[MUSIC - "BOLT" BY BEN LEE]
Act Two: Runaway
Act Two, Runaway. When you commit an act of kindness for a stranger, where can it lead? In 1940, Jack Geiger was 14 years old, not getting along with his parents. Because of the odd rules of the New York City schools at that time, he had actually finished high school, but no college would let him in so young. He wasn't getting along with his parents, fought with them all the time, and then he went to see a play.
Jack Geiger
Native Son, Orson Welles' Mercury Theatre Production of the Richard Wright novel which starred a black actor named Canada Lee. And I was very moved by that. And with the brashness of a 14-year-old, I went backstage afterwards and found Canada Lee and hung around and talked with him a while. And I liked that so much that I did that three or four more times.
Do you recall what it is that you were talking to him about, what you wanted to him about?
Well, we started out talking about the play and Richard Wright and the main character, Bigger Thomas, and race relations in the United States. And pretty soon we got around to-- by the second or third conversation at least-- what was going on in my life and what I wanted to do and my conflicts and so on. He learned a lot more about me than I did about him, I think, at that point in those conversations.
And then one day when the conflict at home just a lot tougher, I waited until a Sunday when I knew there was no performance of Native Son. And my folks were out, and I packed a bag, and I took a subway up to the top of Sugar Hill in Harlem, 555 Edgecombe Avenue, where I knew that Canada had a penthouse. And I went up and rang the doorbell. And he was home and opened the door. And I said, Lee, the stuff at home is just getting too much and I thought maybe I could stay here for a while. Cold, just like that. And he kind of looked around and pointed to a couch in the living room and said, well, I guess you could sleep over there.
After I had gone to sleep that evening, I later learned, he called my folks and said, look, I'll send him back in the morning. But why don't you let him stay here, because I'm not sure where he's going to land the next time. And my parents must have been so exhausted by all of this that they agreed, at least tentatively. And that was the beginning of a whole year that I really lived there and had one of the great educational experiences of my life.
Through that apartment, over that year that I remember, came the kind of the cream of the Harlem theatrical, sporting, civil rights, political, and intellectual world. And I had the chance to sit around evening after evening, many weekends, listening to Langston Hughes, William Saroyan, Adam Clayton Powell, Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington's arranger, Richard Wright, who came back once from exile and stopped in. And what I remember most is listening to people, listening to the conversations about World War II and race and democracy, segregation in the armed forces, what was happening in the South, what was happening in New York City.
Let me ask you to assess what you think your parents' reaction was when they got this first call from Canada Lee, to have their white, Jewish, middle-class son suddenly up living with a black man in Harlem in the early '40s.
Well, I think they were exhausted. We had had so much struggle. A little later, I remember, further on, when we were talking to each other again, Lee was giving a party and invited my parents, who, with great trepidation, came up to Harlem at night-- I don't think they had ever done that before-- and came to this party. And Canada, I remember, turned to my mother and said, hey, I'm a bachelor. Do you think you could help us out in the kitchen? It was a big party. And my mother said, sure.
The next day, I talked to my mother on the phone and she said she had had the most wonderful time, had spent a couple of hours in the kitchen with this wonderful man, and they'd had all this conversation. And I said, who was it? She said, well, she didn't know. She'd never gotten the name. And I said, well, describe him. And she discovered that she had spent two hours chatting with Langston Hughes and was mortified that she had never realized it.
What did they talk about?
You had to have met Langston Hughes to know. He was as comfortable as an old shoe. And I'm sure they talked about cooking. And I'm sure they talked about whatever else my mother wanted to talk about. And she never quite got over it and still recalled it.
During that year, he was kind of an informal, surrogate father. And I was in that stage where I wasn't going to take anything from the parents I was fighting with. So he staked me to a good bit of my first year at college when I found a place that would finally let me in. And--
So he paid for your school?
Well, he loaned me the money.
Instead of your parents?
Yeah. It wasn't until a little later that I figured out why, unconsciously maybe, I had made the choice that I did. It turned out, although I didn't know it at the time, that Canada Lee himself had grown up in a pretty strict, middle-class West Indian family. And he had, he told me, the same kind of dissatisfactions and mixed-up feelings that I'd had about his relationship with his family, what he wanted to do. And he ran away. And I think that experience may have had something to do with his kindness in taking this strange kid in and making a sort of second home for him.
The thing I've thought about-- a lot, without ever really finding an answer-- is what kind of clues did I have that said hey, this is a guy that I can approach in this way, a scrawny kid with a suitcase on a Sunday night, and have some kind of shot at getting taken in? I was either very insightful or very lucky. And I think it was mostly luck.
Do you think there were clues that you were given though?
I think there must've clues, just in the fact that here was a Broadway star who was hanging around backstage talking with a kid about life and about his troubles. That's a signal that I don't think anybody could have missed.
Jack lived with Canada Lee for a year. Sometimes Lee's teenage son would be there too. Jack went to college, enlisted in the Merchant Marines during World War II, serving on the only ship with a black captain and integrated crew of officers, the SS Booker T. Washington. When Jack would could come to New York, on school break or from the Merchant Marines, he would stay with Canada Lee. Then, on one of Jack's trips home, Canada Lee told Jack that he was pressed for cash, asked if he could borrow $1,000.
And I said, sure. And I loaned it to him, and I came back from the next trip, and he paid me back. And it took me a while, in retrospect, to figure out that he didn't need the $1,000. He was just changing the nature of the relationship between us and saying, hey, now you're grown up. Now you're an adult. And I'm not your dad anymore. We're partners. I can borrow money from you just the way you borrowed money from me.
As a way of evening the scales.
As he got older, Jack became a journalist, then a doctor, active in the Civil Rights Movement, went to Mississippi with the civil rights workers in the early '60s. Was a founder of Physicians for Social Responsibility and later Physicians for Human Rights, started community health centers in Mississippi and in South Africa. In this country, those health centers eventually led to 900 community health centers. They now provide primary care for more than 14 million low-income people across the country. Jack Geiger says he'd never had moved so deeply into these worlds so quickly if not for his experience with Canada Lee.
It's a relationship, very obviously, that has stayed with me ever since. Most of my life and work has, in one way or another, involved civil rights and human rights. It must be one of the reasons why I became a physician, of wanting to look out for people who were in trouble.
Was it your impression that other people had extended this kind of act of kindness to him that he then extended to you? Or that he had yearned that someone would have taken him in the way that he took you in?
You know, what occurs to me now is something I learned in the Harlem community and in a lot of other work. There was a lot more experience in the black community of extended families. And I don't think, in that context, from that side of the divide, it felt like such a big deal.
Well, you're saying, in a way, that black culture at that time was more conducive to extending a kindness to strangers than white culture.
I think so. And maybe still.
Dr. Jack Geiger in New York. An interesting footnote to this story-- in 1949, just a few years after he befriended Jack Geiger, Canada Lee was in a movie where he did more or less the same thing. The film was Lost Boundaries. He played an African American police officer who befriends a confused, white teenager, takes him under his wing, shows him the kindness of strangers.
Coming up, good neighbors and bad neighbors in the same neighborhood, a street mob, a tap dancer, a PA system, and the Chairman of the Board. That's in a minute from Public Radio International when our program continues.
It's This American Life. I'm Ira Glass. Each week on our program, of course, we choose a theme, bring you a variety of different kinds of stories on that theme. Today's program, the kindness of strangers and where the kindness might lead. All of our stories in today's show are from the supposedly least kind city in America, New York City.
Act Three: Unkindness Of Strangers
And we have arrived at Act Three of our program. And for this act, we figured-- nice, nice, nice, nice, nice. We figured we would need a change of pace after all this kindness and attempted kindness. And this is a story about the flat-out unkindness of strangers and how it could take two people who do not know each other and make them completely obsessed with each other. Paul Tough reports. Some names in this story have been changed.
Paul Tough
Helga's neighborhood used to be entirely Ukrainian, respectable with an Orthodox Church and a community center. And then things changed. Then people started arriving. And now the place is full of record stores and cafes and body piercing parlors. Starlee is one of the newcomers. She moved in two years ago, right next door to Helga. And the trouble between them started right away. Starlee says that at first it was just regular New York apartment stuff.
She would come and tell me not to make noise in the apartment. And she was like, I wear slippers at night, so you should be wearing slippers too.
And she'd come and just knock on your door and tell you that?
No, she would tell me downstairs in the hall. I'd see her in passing. And she was actually really calm about it. And she looked like a helpless old woman back then. And I'd try to be quieter because of it. And I think I even helped her carry her groceries up the stairs once. I think I actually did do that.
From Starlee's point of view, she tried to be quiet. She tried to be nice. But she was a college student at the time, and she had a lot of friends. And people would drop by late at night. So it was hard to be quiet all the time. From Helga's point of view, Starlee was a terrible neighbor, the worst. And Helga made sure that Starlee knew exactly how she felt.
She would occasionally sit in the hallway and talk to people about us. But there would not be anyone out there to talk to. She would just make up conversation and gossip about us. But we'd open the door and she'd be like, they all ran upstairs really quick. And she wasn't talking to anyone about us. Just so we'd know that she didn't like us.
And so what sorts of things was she saying at that point?
Just that we were loud, bad kids. Just that we were loud and unresponsible. And she didn't believe any of us ever went to school. She refused to believe that. I think she didn't like that we were young.
Helga wanted everyone else in the building to see the Starlee that she saw. So she started throwing garbage out into the little landing that they shared, apparently to try to make everyone think that it was people in Starlee's apartment, number three, who were responsible.
Cigarette butts and crumpled pieces of paper and orange juice cartons. Stuff like that. And it started off really small and it just got huge. And it just became so much trash in the hallway. And people smoke here, so it looked like we were doing it. And also, the type of trash she picked-- she would try to go out of her way to find kid trash, like Hostess Donut wrappers and candy bar things, and just the most creative garbage you've ever seen. And so people at first thought we were doing it. And they would come and talk to us and be like, don't put the trash. I'm like, I'm not putting the trash.
Jake Bronstein, Starlee's roommate at the time-- she's had nine roommates, I should say, nine, in the two years she's lived there-- Jake decided to do something.
Jake wrote a note saying, please don't put trash in the hallway and put it outside in our hallway. We have a little square hallway. And he just taped it on the wall. And so then we hear her come out and we look through the key hole. And we see that she's put a sign up. And we come out there and it says, well then please don't sell drugs. And that's the first time we'd ever heard of it. We were just like, whoa. It was so out of the blue. We couldn't believe it.
Ever since that day more than six months ago, Helga's put up at least one note about Starlee every single day, sometimes as many as seven or eight. They're mostly pretty small, maybe two inches by three inches. The notes are written in marker in block letters. Helga puts notes on the front door, over the mailboxes inside, on the window, on her own door, on Starlee's door.
The wording varies but the message is always the same. Starlee is a big-time drug dealer, she's selling drugs out of apartment number three, and she should stop or move out. Starlee actually collects the notes that Helga puts up. One whole wall of her apartment is covered with them. Starlee shows me a few choice ones.
See, she puts number three, selling drugs, business as usual. On Passover, she put, shame selling drugs on Passover. Let's see, Kine and Bronstein, drug dealers selling your way to the jailhouse. Kine and Bronstein, drug dealers selling illegal drugs here, like parasites.
Starlee says that, in fact, she's not selling drugs. She's never sold drugs. No one in her apartment has ever sold drugs. It's all a big lie.
I asked her to come into the apartment. I'm like, come in the apartment, look anywhere you want. Honestly, we'll go to the cops together. I don't mind that at all.
Helga doesn't just put up signs. She appears at her door whenever anyone comes to visit Starlee. She harasses Starlee's friends, accosts Starlee in the hallway, calls her a liar. And then there's this.
[TAPPING]
Now it's over there, though. See? It moves.
We're inside Starlee's apartment, about 1:00 in the morning. Helga is sitting in her apartment, right next to the thin wall that separates the two of them. And she's tapping on the floor, just to let Starlee know she's there. She's always watching. I look up at the wall. For me, it's a very creepy moment. Starlee's used to it.
I got to say, it's the--
It's just to get our attention, just to remind us that even when she's not putting the signs up that the she's aware of our illegal activities.
We watched I, Claudius on PBS and it was three hours. From the first credit to the last credit, it was continuous tapping the entire time. She just sat in her door and banged her cane for the entire time. And she'll do it. She does not get tired. And that's what she does with her day. Instead of eating, she just bangs her cane.
That's kind of sad.
It is sad. I know it's sad. It's hard, though. Because it's hard to know what the right thing to do is and to be confronted by such meanness. Sometimes you'll just be coming home, and you'll be like, god, this woman is the saddest woman in the world. You'll pass by her door and get feelings of pity and affection. And then she'll open it and she'll yell at you. And you're just like, man. She makes it so hard to do the right-- to just be a good person about it.
A couple of years ago, there actually was a drug dealer in the building up on the top floor. It was a bad scene. Junkies being dragged downstairs and out to the front stoop, people sleeping on the roof. And everyone else in the building banded together and went to court and actually got the drug dealers kicked out. Helga was one of people who testified. And Starlee thinks that that might be connected to what's happening now. Helga got a lot of attention and support from that campaign. And so now she's trying to do it again with Starlee.
I tried to speak to Helga about all of this, to get her side of the story, but it wasn't easy. The way Starlee described her, she's suspicious of strangers. She never lets anyone into her apartment. She doesn't answer her buzzer. So I decided that I'd try to speak to her out on the street. One night I waited outside the building for about an hour. And finally, she came out.
Excuse me. Do you live in this building here? I'm trying to find out--
It was a very strange interview. She wasn't what I expected. She seemed completely normal. I told her that I had heard something was going on with apartment number three, and I asked her if she knew it was. Yes, she told me, they're selling drugs. I asked her if she'd talk to me about, and she said that she would, but she didn't want me to use her voice on the radio. Too dangerous, she said.
She led me across the street, behind a van, where she said it would be safer to talk. She was deadly serious, very intense. She clearly felt that she was in a dangerous situation. She was willing to give me a few details, but the rest, she told me, I'd have to dig out myself. Here's what she said. The building is full of students. The people in apartment three sell to the students in the building. They also use the students as couriers to sell drugs in the bars all around the neighborhood. It's a big operation, and it's all being run by that short girl, she said, meaning Starlee.
If Helga were to hear this story on the radio, she would tell you that I've got it all wrong, that I've been duped, that everything Starlee told me is a lie. And some of what Helga says makes perfect sense. She says that people are coming and going all the time from Starlee's apartment, which is, in fact, true. She says the phone rings at all hours of the night, and it does. For Helga, that points to one thing, drugs. For Starlee, it's just that she's a student. She stays up late. She's got a lot of friends. There's no middle ground for Starlee and Helga. They see absolutely everything differently.
From Starlee's point of view, there was a period at the beginning where this whole thing was sort of funny, where it was just a good story. But as time went on, things changed. And Starlee became as serious as Helga.
There would be times when I wanted to catch her in the act so badly, because I never caught-- she's so quick. And you could never catch her putting the signs up. I wanted to just open it so badly that I just wouldn't leave for an hour. I'd be like, no, you guys go ahead to the movie. I'm just going to stay here and just wait by the door for a little longer. And it was hard.
There's a way, especially at that period, where the two of you were sort of inextricably linked. That she's sitting there waiting in her apartment for you, and you're sitting here--
Right. Well, that's what it was. It was me lying in wait of her lying in wait for me. Absolutely. Yeah, the bond was strong.
Most of the time, the unkindness of strangers is a barely conscious thing. You cut someone off in traffic. You take the last doughnut. You bump into someone running for a train. You don't even think about it. With Helga and Starlee, things are different. They're unkind to each other, they spy on each other, they bicker, they yell at each other in the hallway. But for each of them, those unkindnesses are part of a bigger picture. They're mean because they have to be. Starlee's trying to clear her name. Helga's trying to clean up the neighborhood.
If someone had gotten to her first-- if you were writing a history of the East Village or writing the history of this building, and then someone just interviewed her, it would go down that this heroic old lady tried to get these drug dealers out. She'd be the martyr, or whatever. And I guess that could become fact then. I told you, it almost is fact sometimes. I'm questioning myself sometimes about it. I used to.
You used to question whether or not you were a drug dealer?
No, but just am I right? Am I doing something wrong? Is there something wrong I'm doing like that? Is she a little bit right? Not that I'm a drug dealer, but am I--
Like just are you a bad neighbor?
Yeah, bad neighbor, bad person. Am I abusing her?
Starlee always thought of herself as a basically good and neighborly person. She never thought she was the kind of person who would do something like yell at an old woman in the hall. And yet she does. Unkindness breeds unkindness. Still, Starlee can't help wishing that things could somehow be different.
I've been having these dreams-- very, very clear dreams, like long, epic dreams-- where she'd come over, and we've chatted on the bed, and we've been giggling in the dreams. And I've had dreams where we've come to terms with a lot of things. I've explained it. Like, this summer. Before, they used to be-- they were only violent. I was at her funeral. I was a little sad at that point. I was visiting her in jail. But this time, I've had these friendship dreams all summer long.
And they're really realistic. She acts like herself and I say the thing I'm supposed to. I can't figure out what I'm supposed to say when I'm awake. And I say it. And then all of a sudden, really, logic comes into her eyes. And she has sat down on my bed, and we've started to giggle and just talk about things and make jokes to each other.
What do you mean, the thing that you're supposed to say that you can't figure out?
Whatever I'm supposed to be saying, whatever I could possibly say to her in real life to make her see the light, you know.
Well, how do you think you'd feel if the notes just suddenly stopped one day?
I don't know. I'd probably wait a couple days and I'd see-- I don't know. I can't imagine they would stop, though.
So when was the last time you talked to her?
I talked to her yesterday. She called me a pathological liar.
[MUSIC - "LOVE TO ANNOY" BY JULIE DOIRON]
Act Four: Chairman Of The Block
Act Four, Chairman of the Block. This story takes place almost around the corner from Starlee's apartment building, just a few blocks away. It's about one small act of kindness leading somewhere completely unexpected. A resident of the neighborhood, Blake Eskin, tells the story.
Blake Eskin
About a month ago, I went out one Friday evening with a friend in the East Village, where we both live. On the street, we heard Frank Sinatra music blasting loud enough to wake the neighbors.
Nick Drakides
[SINGING "YOUNG AT HEART"]
As we reached Fourth Street, I saw 100 people huddled around the stoop of a sixth floor tenement. Most of them were post-college, pre-childbearing types. Plus there were some older people who probably lived on the block. Everyone seemed to have forgotten where they were headed, whether to a party or to another bar or back to bed.
A short, dark-haired guy in a suit stood at the top of the stoop holding a microphone. At first, I thought maybe the guy was lip syncing because he sounded exactly like Sinatra. But after a few seconds, I realized he was doing the crooning himself. The guy looked a little like Sinatra, and he moved like him too. But this was no run-of-the-mill Sinatra impersonator. It was as if he was possessed by the spirit of Sinatra, channeling the Chairman of the Board, that Frank himself had emerged from retirement, dyed his hair black again, and was with us on Fourth Street.
[SINGING "THE LADY IS A TRAMP"] Come over here, Susan!
At the bottom of the stoop was someone you would not ordinarily see with Frank Sinatra. An older woman with spiky salt-and-pepper hair and a leopard print vest was doing a spirited if slightly awkward tap dance on a piece of wood she had dragged out onto the sidewalk.
After my initial confusion, and my subsequent bliss, my next reaction was to wonder how this was possible. Where were the cops? The 9th Precinct is a block away, and New Yorkers are quick to complain about noise. And Mayor Rudolph Giuliani has made it a priority for the police to crack down on what he calls "quality of life violations" like these, noise, crowds, blocking traffic, drinking in the street.
But on Fourth Street, everything was copasetic. And it still is. Somehow, by some quirk of fate, the show outside 124 East Fourth Street has happened five Fridays in a row. The singer, Nick Drakides, lives on the first floor of the building. And the tap dancer, Laraine Goodman, lives on four. Gary and Wanda, who run the garden-level thrift shop, put their merchandise, the chairs and overstuffed couches, on the sidewalk for the audience's comfort.
Nick Drakides and Laraine Goodman are neighbors. And like most people who live in the same building, they didn't know much about each other. Laraine did know, however, that Nick had a big jazz record collection. Five weeks ago, Laraine decided she wanted to tap dance in front of the building, as a sort of therapy, she says. And she reached out to Nick, asking him to play some tunes while she tap danced that weekend.
What happened was, I was coming home-- I'll tell you exactly what happened. I was coming home that Friday evening around 9:00 and I forgot her name. And I'm walking down Fourth Street from Second Avenue. And I'm like, oh, there she is tapping, and I don't want to do this. I'm tired. I'm like [SIGH]. And then I had to reach for her name in my little-- what's this thing-- pocket day timer. And I'm like, OK, it's Laraine.
Then I walk down the street, and I say, hi, Laraine, how are you? And she goes, oh come on out Nick and join me, blah, blah, blah. And I think she assumed I'll bring out some music. That was it. I don't think she was expecting a suit and microphone stand and the PA, the CDs, the cassettes, the whole number.
Thanks to Laraine Goodman. This is the brains behind this wonderful event here. Say good evening, Laraine.
Laraine Goodman
Good evening, Laraine.
Nick's initial gesture of kindness to Laraine, a near stranger, made her into a local celebrity and made himself into an even bigger one. There were only a handful of people watching Laraine tap dance when Nick went outside with his instant Sinatra kit, which includes a few CDs from a series called Pocket Songs. The discs have the full Sinatra arrangements without a vocalist. The slogan is "You Sing the Hits."
Nick began with "I've Got the World on a String." The crowd built steadily. And right away, Nick had the crowd on a string, standing on the stoop, had the string around his finger. What a world.
[SINGING "I'VE GOT THE WORLD ON A STRING"]
Nick showed me a picture taken when he was 15. He's wearing a tuxedo, his hair parted to the side, standing at a microphone and pointing back at the camera. It is a picture of a 15-year-old boy from Poughkeepsie, New York in Frank Sinatra drag.
Basically, what I'm doing right now, I have been into since I was a kid, since I was 10 years old.
Nick trained as a jazz vocalist at Boston's Berklee College of Music, moved to New York, and after a while he found a job with the Starlight Orchestra, a 16-piece band that performs at high society weddings and corporate events. The Starlight Orchestra has five vocalists, and Nick is their Sinatra specialist.
Each of us in the audience had been lured by the improbability of the situation, but Nick's stage presence kept us there. Most street performers in New York go where the tourists go, since most of us natives are too busy to stop and listen. Nick singing from his stoop, however, was a gift to his own neighborhood. Nick really knows how to work a room, even when it's not a room. He weaves his neighbor's names into the lyrics.
--anytime he moves his-- that's Brendan, our lovely neighbor here. Lucky me-- how ya doin' Richie-- can't you see I'm in love?
He plugs Gary and Wanda's thrift shop and thanks them for their help. He salutes a couple watching from a nearby fire escape. He dedicates "Witchcraft" to a pretty blonde standing in the back row and flirts with her at the end of the song.
[SINGING "WITCHCRAFT"] Ooh! I got a crush on you too, baby. Ooh, you're a fine witch!
Just like Frank would have done. Now, it's a safe bet that if Nick and Laraine had been break dancing or playing conga drums, the police would have shut them down in 20 minutes, tops. But the officers of the 9th Precinct fell under the same spell as the rest of us. And they couldn't bring themselves to get out of the patrol car to enforce the mayor's quality of life rules.
The first week they would circle around the block, speak through their megaphone. They would say, people, please don't block the streets. Please keep the streets clear. And that was it. That was the first week. The second week they requested "Summer Wind."
They requested "Summer Wind" through the megaphone?
Yes, through the megaphone as they were passing. The third week, the police came and they stopped their car, held up traffic, and they said, OK, "Summer Wind." They wanted to hear "Summer Wind." So I finished "Night and Day." I put "Summer Wind" on. And I went up on the steps. They manipulated their lights on the top and threw a white spotlight on me. And I started singing "Summer Wind." The crowd went crazy. They went nuts. And they were really into it. it's that whole New York, macho Italian, police, Irish, street-- it is, man. And evidently, what I'm doing, they connect with that.
[SINGING "SUMMER WIND"]
Of course they do. So do the black men with dreadlocks, the young white guys in Wu-Tang Clan t-shirts, the teenagers immersed in the swing lounge scene, the pot-bellied Italian men of a certain age smoking cigars. And sitting front row center, wearing a party colored muu-muu, Nick's next door neighbor Jean, who has lived at 124 East Fourth Street for the last 48 years. For all of them and for me, there is something about Frank Sinatra and something about how Nick Drakides interprets Frank Sinatra that bewitches us, that touches us.
There's a guy who lives next door. And he embraced me. He hugged me, this old Chinese guy, man, with a hearing aid. I'm like, I touched this guy. And I don't how I did it, but I did it.
For any New Yorker to do something as big as this for his neighbors again and again is more than an anomaly. It is as rare and unstable as the elements at the bottom of the periodic table. The key ingredients of this event, neighborliness, generosity, free time, good weather, cooperative police officers, are hard to come by in this city. And they are nearly impossible to find together in the same place week after week. The Nick and Laraine show has had a longer run than anyone could expect. And something-- rain or the first frost or the 9th precinct or a Friday night gig with the Starlight Orchestra-- will soon bring it to a halt.
There's a gossip columnist in the New York Post named Cindy Adams. And it is tempting to resort to her mantra "only in New York folks, only in New York" to explain this phenomenon. But in Nick's case, the wisdom of Cindy Adams does not suffice. This is not the stuff of New York, not of the real New York or even of the New York of a bygone era, but of a mythical movie New York, a lower east side block built on a studio back lot. It is the first reel of an unknown MGM musical from just after the war, and it stars Nick Drakides. What happens in the rest of the film is anyone's guess.
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The 10 Worst Cartoons Spawned By Videogames
By Jason Helton on August 2, 2012 · 8:02 am · Comments ()
The 1980s was a golden age of videogames, with the advent of the video arcade, the rise (and fall, and subsequent rise again) of the home gaming market, and the beginnings of videogames being accepted into the popular culture. This was also the era of Star Wars, and its behemoth marketing campaign that essentially made it common and acceptable practice to sell absolutely anything to children. It wasn’t long before the videogame industry realized Lucas had the right idea.
It started off rather innocuously, with things like Pac-Man t-shirts, lunch boxes, plush toys and one-hit wonders. But in a time where arcades were often considered seedy dens of debauchery where delinquents hung out while ditching school; parents weren’t likely to allow their children to spend time in their local electric coliseum. With the home gaming market taking off in the early ’80s, it wasn’t long before the videogame industry targeted youth with what could be considered crack cocaine for ’80s kids: Cartoons.
With the large amount of cartoons that were produced in the ’80s both here and abroad, the quality of some of them was bound to be questionable — for every The Real Ghostbusters, Centurions or Robotech, you had a Turbo Teen. But when it came to cartoons based on arcade and console classics, it’s pretty safe to say that the majority of them were total crap. The following are some of the absolute worst cartoons that originated from videogames.
10) Pole Position
Likely the most influential driving videogame of all time, Pole Position and its sequel (the aptly named Pole Position 2) were instant arcade hits, with the original being the top selling arcade game of 1983. The game of Pole Position is a rather simple one: race around a track. So when they opted to make the game into a cartoon, one would think it might be boring… which is why someone threw in a secret government agency.
The cartoon begins with a title sequence which explains the disturbing truth: Teenage stunt car drivers Tess and Dan Darrett, upon their parent’s deaths in a fiery automobile crash, are told by their Uncle Zack that aside from being stunt car drivers, their parents were actually secret agents. As members of the underground government organization Pole Position, they embarked on a crusade to champion the cause of the innocent, the helpless, the powerless, in a world of criminals who operate above the law. When mom and dad did their best Owen and Beru Lars impression, their jobs and their talking, flying, computerized cars went to their children.
Essentially, Pole Position is an animated version of Knight Rider with a few parts Speed Racer mixed in for good measure. Annoying pre-teen sister Daisy and a freakish-looking raccoon-monkey genetic abomination made by their evil genius uncle,played the roles of Spritle and Chim-Chim, respectively, with two annoying-ass talking cars filling in for K.I.T.T. The problem is aside from driving, this show has absolutely dick in common with the classic game. The concept that a government crime fighting organization has to travel under the guise of a “stunt show” is asinine at best, but even a child’s suspension of disbelief has to be challenged when the keys to two super-powered, artificially intelligent automobiles are handed to two teenagers without any sort of training. Thankfully after only one season, Pole Position failed to qualify, though in my heart I’ll always have a little crush on Tess and her poofy short ’80s hair. The only place I’ll be able to see her, though, is on the DVD boxed set from 2008.
9) The Legend of Zelda
As one of the most popular series in the early NES lineup, Legend of Zelda was paired up with the most popular Nintendo franchise at the time, Super Mario Bros. as the other half of The Super Mario Brothers Super Show. Monday through Thursday, The Super Mario Brothers Super Show consisted of a live-action portion starring Captain Lou Albano as Mario, as well as a 15-minute Mario cartoon. Friday however, was dedicated to something almost as annoying as a Rebecca Black song: The Legend of Zelda animated series.
The story seemed to take place after the first Legend of Zelda game, with Link living in Hyrule Castle, guarding the Triforce of Wisdom from Ganon and his minions. Each week, Ganon came up with a slightly clever scheme to steal the Triforce, and Link and Zelda always manage to thwart him. Multiple monsters from the games appeared as foils to Link, as well as Link’s Newton-defying bag, which holds limitless amounts of weapons, items and accessories by shrinking them to miniature size. However, the most disturbing change this series provides to Zelda franchise is its characters, namely Link.
The Link that I remember from the original Legend of Zelda was a young, hopeful and silent protagonist. But the Link of the animated series lacks the ability to shut his frakking mouth, and spends most of his time sounding like a complete douchenozzle. His catchphrase: “Well, excuuuuuuuse me, Princess!” is spoken no less than 26 times in the duration of the series, which only lasted 13 episodes. Link spends most of the show acting like an obnoxious asshole, seemingly modeled after a younger version of Mickey Rourke’s character in The Wrestler (including the mullet). To make matters worse, the cartoon’s voice cast also reprised their roles on select episodes of Captain N: The Game Master, where Link is just as much of a prick as he is in his own series. If you are truly a masochist, the series is available on DVD. Meanwhile, the only thing worse in the Zelda universe than this cartoon is the trio of deplorable Phillips CD-i games, which have actually been categorized as violations of the Geneva Convention.
8) Dragon’s Lair
The first time anyone saw Don Bluth’s first foray into the realm of videogames, Dragon’s Lair seemed almost too good to be true. While its gameplay was simple and limited, the magnificent hand-drawn animation of Bluth’s animation team mesmerized audiences, forcing them to line out the doors for their chance to play the game. The comedic antics of the bumbling knight Dirk the Daring, as he searched out for his purloined buxom bride-to-be, the scantily clad Princess Daphne, was a smash hit in arcades, and is one of the most ported games in history. Its instant success led to an instant marketing campaign, which included the obvious cartoon series.
The Dragon’s Lair cartoon paled in comparison the Don Bluth’s original vision in many ways. First, the cheap bastards at Ruby-Spears (makers of such fine products at Turbo Teen, the Mr. T cartoon, and the infamous Rubik, the Amazing Cube) decided to do their own animation rather than hire Don Bluth’s studio. The result is something that tries to imitate the Dragon’s Lair style, but comes nowhere near the production values of the original game. Secondly, while Dirk in the game was brave but bumbling, in the animated series, he becomes a complete dipshit, full of needless bravado. Daphne, to keep from being the subject of every male pubescent child’s wet dream, is toned down immensely, replacing her revealing sequined leotard with a rather modest pink dress. Dirk is also given a needless sidekick Timothy, and an obligatory animal, Bertram the Horse.
The show also toned down the violence of the original game: Giddy-Goon eviscerations were replaced with monsters just flashing out of existence. While the storylines never involved any of the original game’s untimely demises for Dirk, an attempt was made to make to show seem slightly interactive; Before commercial breaks, Dirk was presented with two options, one that led to what we can only imagine is Dirk’s sudden death, the other the correct path. After a commercial break, the show demonstrated what would happen if Dirk (and you the viewer) chose the incorrect path, usually alluding to Dirk’s untimely demise. In 2011, the entire series was released on DVD, only available from the Warner Bros. website. Additionally a Space Ace cartoon was also developed, though this time it was attached to the second season of the Saturday Supercade program. While it too sucked, it was Shakespeare compared to its Supercade compatriots. Lead on, adventurer, your crappy animated series awaits!
7) Q*Bert
Of the many videogames to be featured on the animated anthology of asinine entertainment known as Saturday Supercade, one of the worst had to be Q*bert. Teenage greaser Q*bert, along with his girlfriend Q*tee, brother Q*bit, and friends Q*Mongus and Q*Val inhabit the 1950s-esque cubical town of — wait for it — Q*Berg, generally doing things that normal 1950s balls of fur do: attend Q*School, act in Q*Theater productions of the Q*Wizard of Oz, and participate in disc races, the only circular things in their universe. Of course, their fun and antics are usually foiled by Coily and pals, who for some reason are dressed like they just stepped out of a community theater production of West Side Story.
Of course, Q*bert is generally able to thwart the machinations of Coily, usually by emulating block-jumping scenes from the game, or by using his snout to fire “Slippy-Doos”, greenish paintball-like devices that cause Coily and gang to slip and fall, giving Q*Bert and friends time to escape. One aspect of the cartoon remained faithful to the game: Profanity. In the videogame, upon getting clunked in the head by a snake, ball or other heinous object, Q*bert squeals out some unintelligible sound and a comic-style word bubble appears above his head showing what can be presumed as censored profanity, a concept which follows him into the cartoon series.
Like the other cartoons featured in the Saturday Supercade, Q*bert had a short run time, around 7-8 minutes, and surprisingly was one of only two of the first season shorts to actually be renewed for a second season (the other one being Donkey Kong). Though Q*bert has been shown occasionally on Boomerang, if you are holding out hope that it will be released on DVD, all I can say is “You’re &$#*@^!”, as licensing issues continue to prevent a home video release.
6) Pac-Man
If there ever was a videogame success story in the ’80s, Pac-Man would be it. The first game to achieve complete widespread acclaim, by the ’90s it had earned over two billion dollars, mostly in quarters. It was obvious that marketing experts were salivating to get their hands on the Pac-Man property. When they finally did, one of the worst products hell-spawned from the arcade classic included the Pac-Man animated series.
Pac-Man, his wife Pepper, Pac-baby, and their pets live in the also aptly named Pac-Land. Of course, all is not well in Pac-Land, for the evil villain Mezmaron and his Ghost Monster minions are constant in their search for the source of Pac-Man’s strength, the videogame version of PCP: Power Pellets. Apparently Mezmaron was a true believer in Reagan’s “Just Say No” campaign, and waged a supernatural war on drugs in Pac-Land. In actuality, all of Pac-Land apparently runs on this Pac-Crack and the only way Mezmaron will seize control is if he cripples the Pac-Men’s(?) ability to function.
Every episode was similar to The Smurfs, with Mezmaron plotting to destroy the Power Pellet facilities and his ghosts trying to make the Pac family into tasty treats. The similarities are not unexpected, as both The Smurfs and Pac-Man were Hanna-Barbara productions. The show was moderately successful, spawning merchandise of its own, including a videogame sequel to the series, Pac-Land, which is generally considered the first side-scrolling platform game, released a year before the infamous first entry in the Super Mario Bros. franchise. Only one season of the show is available on DVD; however, the two Pac-Man holiday cartoons — Christmas Comes to Pac-Land and The Pac-Man Halloween Special — are still shown on Cartoon Network and Boomerang during the holiday seasons.
5) Frogger
The story of the Konami arcade classic Frogger is a simple one. A frog wants to get home, which happens to be across a highway, and a crocodile infested river. Putting safety aside, Frogger tries to cross the road. Another member of the Saturday Supercade family, the Frogger animated series decided to expand on the naturalistic storyline of the videogame. The anthropomorphized Frogger has moved on from crossing streets to a career to the world of investigative journalism. Yes friends, Frogger is now a reporter for The Swamp Gazette. Humanity is his beat, and he’s hopping to it! Frogger spends most of his time embedded in humanity, typically writing stories about human behavior. While he does not have any obvious enemies, Frogger shows children the realities of adulthood by observing Frogger carrying out his job under the cruel tutelage of his overbearing boss Tex.
Of course, being an embedded reporter is not without its risks, and often we see our amphibious friend flattened by a car or other heavy object, though he generally recovers. Alligators also make attempts at dining on his frog legs, but in all of the episodes I endured for this article, at no point was Frogger successfully dined upon. Thankfully, the Saturday Supercade producers realized quickly that Frogger was a boring ass show, and sent our intrepid reporter off to the science lab for dissection after one season of shorts.
4) Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
With Mortal Kombat‘s popularity — and infamy — being so enormous, it was only a matter of time before the greedy execs of the ’90s got their paws on it, and Mortal Kombat made the transition from badass videogame franchise to ass-bad cartoon. Gone were the blood, guts and gore that were the trademarks of the franchise; instead, Defenders of the Realm became the typical Saturday morning pulp that infested the airwaves of the ’90s. The plot is simple: Shao Khan decides to mass an army of cybernetic warriors to invade Earthrealm and achieve the whole universal domination thing that most villains are going for. Elder God Raiden assembles a team of heroes, including Liu Kang, Stryker and Sonya, to take on Khan’s forces. Of course, Khan’s forces are defeated and the team has other adventures, including encounters with Scorpion, Reptile and his race of lizards, and pretty much every other Mortal Kombat character.
Besides the toned down content with all references to blood and fatalities removed, other more ridiculous aspects were introduced in the show, including our heroes traveling to “Kombat” zones on dragon-shaped aircraft. It did, however, also introduce MK4 baddie Quan Chi, the only contribution to franchise that this series made. Thankfully, the series was limited to a single season, but unfortunately, all 13 episodes of this stinkburger are available on DVD.
3) Donkey Kong Jr.
The story of the Donkey Kong Jr. animated series acts as a continuation of the game, and as a side story to the Donkey Kong cartoon. In the original DK animated series, our venerable ape is on the lam from Mario and his niece Pauline, with Mario is hot on his trail. Most episodes played out like a Road Runner cartoon, with Mario devising some trap or scheme, and Donkey Kong evading it, usually capturing Pauline for a brief period of time.
Junior’s (played by Frank “Megatron” Welker) story picks up immediately after Donkey Kong first makes a mad dash away from his circus. DK Jr. happens upon his father’s empty cage and is heartbroken, do he sets out with an Arthur Fonzarelli clone on a mission to find his estranged father. Unlike DK, Junior has the ability of speech, though his communication is annoying at best, having taken a page from the dark lord of annoying anthropomorphized cartoon animals like Scrappy-Doo, Junior is often quick to action, screaming “Monkey Muscle!” as some sort of simian war cry. While this Caesar-wannabe and his human companion set out to find Dad, Junior often finds himself in trouble, leaving his hooligan friend “Bones” to be his savior, and then ride in the sidecar while an underage chimp drives their motorcycle. Donkey Kong Jr. only kept his hunt alive for 13 episodes before being put down. Thankfully, the rights holders have realized that this shit is bananas and have opted not to subject future generations with this mindless drivel.
2) Double Dragon
One of the first hit beat-’em-up games was the arcade classic Double Dragon. After witnessing Billy’s girlfriend Marion get sucker-punched in the gut and hauled away by an evil gang, brothers Billy and Jimmy Lee embark on a two-man tale of vengeance, beating the living shit out of any man, woman or Abobo that crosses their path. The arcade game was a smash hit, but it took six years for the animation company DIC to adapt the game franchise based on revenge and brutal fisticuffs into a kid-friendly animated series.
The series began with the brothers separated at birth, with Billy raised by the kind, gentle Oldest Dragon, while Jimmy ended up cohabitating with series douchenozzle the Shadow Master. Of course, by the end of the second episode, Jimmy is betrayed by the Shadow Master, and teams up with his estranged brother to kick some Shadow ass. The brothers eventually learn that they possess the power of the Double Dragon and that when they cross their swords of penile compensation and chant out some lame transformation speech, they become the super-powered, masked vigilantes known as the Double Dragons. Their “uniforms” were essentially a blue or red gi, strategically cut to show off their ample pecks and cheesy dragon tattoo, then topped off with a Zora from Legend of Zelda for a helmet. They then proceed to fight evil everywhere, with the help of their super-powered vehicles and later, specialized armor and weapons including armor that essentially turns Billy into a helicopter, and equips Jimmy with the ancient martial art weapon The Dragon Blaster. Yes, true believers, study martial arts long enough and you can either become Blackout from Bayformers or learn to shoot lasers.
The videogame franchise was already tired and stale before the animated series debuted, though it did actually get renewed for a second season, making it one of the longer-running programs on this list. Thankfully, there are no current plans for this festering pile of dung to be released on DVD.
1) Darkstalkers
Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors wasn’t Capcom’s most famous fighting game series, but its supernatural, monster-filled combat made it a cult favorite when it debuted in 1994. Capcom sold the rights to produce a Darkstalkers animated series to Graz Entertainment, who immediately took a pair of pliers and a blowtorch to the game, creating the abomination you see in the YouTube video above.
Evil space alien Lord Pyron abducts vampire and lost Kid’N’Play member Dimitri to wage a war using comedic-looking monsters, all because Pyron likes to collect planets and wants Earth to be the next one he pockets. Meanwhile, alleged teenage descendent of Merlin and complete ass-hat Harry Grimore and a group of other even more comedic-looking monsters fight back and defend the Earth. Major changes were made to the storyline including making videogame seductress and anti-hero Morrigan into a bitchy, entitled descendant of Morgan La Fey. The horror aspect of the game was replaced with infinitesimal comedy on the levels of early ’80s shows like Turbo Teen — a perfect example is the scene above, with our nerdy hero staring into a crystal ball, thinking about his furry companion Felicia.
While the game was very beautifully animated with vibrant colors, the Darkstalkers cartoon looks like it was animated by a team of interns fired from Highlander: The Animated Series. In its quest to apparently lower the collective IQs of America’s youth, the Darkstalkers animated series also introduced such concepts as Hairball, the obnoxiously voiced nephew of Sasquatch, now called Bigfoot because I suppose no one thought kids of the era knew what the hell a Sasquatch was. Of course with the animation being as bad as it is, Sasquatch and his nephew end up looking like the product of a bizarre sex experiment involving a Wampa and Ronald McDonald’s former friend Grimace. Sadly, other characters fared worse than she did.
In watching some of this series for this article, I have yet to find a single redeeming quality about it. It truly is one of the worst examples of ’90s animation ever conceived, and that is regardless of its videogame connections. The fact that it perverts one of the more unique fighting game series of the ’90s in order to pander to prepubescent males is a crime against humanity. Why someone was insane enough to release this turd burger on DVD back in the early 2000’s I’ll never know.
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A fan of video games and science fiction from the moment he discovered his father's Atari 2600 and Star Wars, Jason Helton has been contributing to The Robot's Voice since 2011. Prior, he wrote for the UK's Den of Geek and was the producer and host of Iron Otaku Radio on XM's UPOP 29 channel. A die-hard fan of Battlestar Galactica (both old and new), Doctor Who, and pinball, you can follow him on Twitter @Razgriz1138.
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FOR RSS September 06, 2018
Aaron Colen
Our country is at risk': Liz Warren uses NYT's op-ed to call for Trump's removal from office
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) called for President Donald Trump's Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove him from office. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) believes that the New York Times op-ed, written anonymously, is grounds for President Donald Trump's Cabinet to have the president removed from office, according to Time.
Warren suggested that the opinion piece — in which someone identifying as a senior official at the White House called Trump "amoral" and "anti-democratic" — warrants invocation of the 25th Amendment.
"Let's be clear: We already have a constitutional crisis if the cabinet believes the President of the United States can't do his job and then refuses to follow the rules that have been laid down in the Constitution," Warren tweeted. "They can't have it both ways."
What is the 25th Amendment?
The 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1967, several years after the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy. Section 1 of the amendment dictates that "In case of removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President."
The part Warren is referring to is in Section 4;
"Whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive departments or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting President."
Warren apparently takes the word of this anonymous "resistance" official as proof that Trump is unfit for office.
"If the presidential cabinet believes that President Trump is 'unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office' as the 25th Amendment states, then every minute they make excuses is a minute that our country is at risk," Warren wrote on her website.
She also called for whoever is a part of this alleged "resistance" to stop hiding behind anonymity.
"If senior officials believe the president is unfit, they should stop hiding behind anonymous op-eds and leaking information to Bob Woodward boasting that they're trying to save our country," Warren wrote.
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Public Policy & Community Engagement
Danielle Barreras
Danielle Barreras is a third generation Miami native. She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and American studies from the University of Miami. She also holds Florida Teaching Certificates in K-12 education with a focus on reading and language arts, along with endorsements in ESOL and gifted education, and was recognized in the Top 200 Reading Teachers in the state of Florida.
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Aundray Adams
Aundray Adams joined The Trust in June 2006. Mr. Adams brings more than 15 years of social services experiences and 10 years of experience directing and supervising programs to his program coordinator position. He has in-depth experience in advocacy and working with at-risk children and families.
Mr. Adams holds two M.A. degrees, one in health science from Barry University and a second in religion from Trinity International University, both in Miami.
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Gus Barreiro
A Cuban-born immigrant who came to the United States as a young boy and grew up in Miami, Gus Barreiro joined The Children’s Trust in 2015 as the public policy and community engagement liaison.
His journey to The Trust was one marked by a lifetime of public service.
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Samuel McKinnon
Samuel joined The Trust in January 2006. He worked previously as the Executive Director of St. Alban's Child Enrichment Center and also Social Services Director of Richmond-Perrine Optimist Club. Mr. McKinnon has over 20 years of increasingly responsible work in grant and program management; policy development and implementation; and pre-delinquent child and community services.
Mr. McKinnon earned a B.A. (Political Science) from Fort Valley State University in Fort Valley, GA.
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Donovan Lee-Sin
Donovan Lee-Sin serves as director of public policy and community engagement. His team manages investments in youth enrichment programs, service partnerships, The Children's Trust 211 Helpline and community engagement by emphasizing collaboration and partnership, helping to foster a network of services that support children and families most in need and to promote sustainable change across the community.
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All Roads Lead to Rome: Dartmouth in Entertainment
by Jimmy Nguyen | 5/16/18 2:30am
Some students come to Dartmouth thinking that their next four years might resemble a movie. “Animal House,” understandably, first comes to mind. Even so, what overshadows and vindicates this wild identity is Dartmouth’s ability to produce successful alumni in the film industry. Life may not always feel like a movie at Dartmouth, but many here end up writing and directing their own.
David Benioff ’92, Mindy Kaling ’01 and Shonda Rhimes ’91 are recognized as some of the most famous Dartmouth alumni in the entertainment industry today; however, some may be surprised to learn how widespread Dartmouth alumni are in many facets of the entertainment industry.
Chris Miller ’63 Tu’64, writer of famed Dartmouth-inspired “Animal House,” is a prominent example. Other successful filmmakers include duo Chris Miller ’97 and Phillip Lord ’97. These two met at Dartmouth and worked as writers or directors on a number of animated and feature films, such as “Cloudy With A Chance of MeatBalls,” “The Lego Movie” and the 2012 remake of “21 Jumpstreet.” A fact that some may be surprised to learn is that the entire “Despicable Me” franchise, along with the movies “The Secret Life of Pets” and “Sing,” were produced by a Dartmouth alumnus, Chris Meledandri ’81. Just this past week, David Harbour ’97, an actor on popular Netflix series “Stranger Things,” caused a stir of excitement when he visited for an onstage conversation with campus. And let’s not forget that Lana Kane of the animated spy comedy “Archer” is played by Dartmouth alumna Aisha Tyler ’92.
It’s easy to forget that at one point, these entertainment industry power players were regular Dartmouth students. They were once prospective film majors and leads in musicals and plays. While Dartmouth isn’t seen as an entertainment industry feeder school, their rise illustrates how Dartmouth students find their way to success.
This past weekend, the American musical “Hair,” an honors thesis production directed by Virginia Ogden ’18, showed at the Hopkins Center for the Arts. Matthew Haughey ’21, who played one of the leading roles, said that a large part of this production was student-run, providing students plenty of opportunities to get involved. For “Hair,” Ogden held the main director and choreographer roles. The other director and designer positions, involving music, costumes, lighting, sound and stage, were carried by a mix of students ranging from first-years to juniors. Whether it is on or off the stage, students have opportunities early on to start building their skills and experiences that they can carry into the real world.
As Haughey put it, “You need to be well-versed in other stuff. You can’t just be an actor.” Haughey stands behind this claim by taking writing classes related to the stage. Dartmouth has classes in screen-writing, playwriting and dramatic story writing. The English department recently introduced a new creative writing class, Creative Writing 41.1, “Writing for Television,” where students work on their own television pilot. With another three years ahead, Haughey is bound to take several of them.
“I love to write, so I’m using as much of the theater department’s guidance and all the other resources [as possible]” he said. “Getting your own stuff put on stages is one of the things I hope to do at Dartmouth.” Haughey also rents out film equipment from the Jones Media Center whenever he wants to do more sketch writing and filming.
The self-drive he demonstrates is definitely one common aspect of Dartmouth students that make alumni and current students so successful. Haughey serves as evidence of this type of determination as he hopes to work on acting throughout his time at Dartmouth.
“I’m probably going to try and act in as many plays as I can while I’m here,” Haughey said.
Dartmouth’s liberal arts model also resonates with Haughey; he understands how his many interests can be applied in an interdisciplinary way.
“Theater is my main focus,” he explained. “I came here thinking I’d do more business-type stuff post grad. I think I’d still like to have those business skills… so I can be useful, but useful in a theater company.”
Outside of the stage, students can also refine their acting — more specifically, their improvisational skills — by joining improvisation clubs on campus, such as Dog Day Players. According to Justin Baker ’21, a member of Dog Day Players, the performance club “provides a good outlet to be creative and do character work.”
“Because improv is really focused on creativity and quick thinking, those skills are something a lot of people are looking for when going into acting,” Baker said.
Still, entering the entertainment industry isn’t easy. Daniel Berthe ’18, a film major modified with English, is interested in working in the entertainment industry after graduation. Berthe’s first foray into the entertainment industry was through an internship at the National Broadcasting Company. Over his junior summer, he was employed as a production assistant at New Lion Cinema, worked with Netflix and ABC on a women’s reproductive rights documentary and worked with USA Network on season 3 of Mr. Robot. Yet despite his past experience, it will still take plenty of effort to find another internship or job in entertainment industry.
“The film and television industry is like a hundred musical chairs and people moving around,” Berthe said. “Here’s an ugly truth of the film industry: if you have years of experience, if you’ve been a production assistant on everything, if you’ve been a producer’s assistant, if you’ve been a screenwriter, that does not guarantee anything.”
But that doesn’t deter Berthe, who is adjusting his short-term plans to work in entertainment consulting.
“There’s nothing that would dissuade me from doing this entirely,” he said. “Entertainment consulting, media consulting is just another conduit into the industry. There’s a million different ways into it. All roads lead to Rome. You have to be honest with yourself and recognize that it’s called a dream for a reason.”
Although from an outsider’s perspective Dartmouth may not seem like an entertainment powerhouse, it does invite and empower driven students who have hit it big. For those aspiring actors and writers, the College is a blessing in disguise — the next star might just be sitting next to you in your 10A.
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News Energy & environment Nuclear
Material could economically extract uranium from water
By Jason Ford 22nd August 2012 5:21 pm 16th December 2015 12:19 pm
Fuelling nuclear reactors with uranium harvested from the ocean could become more feasible with a material developed by a team led by the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).
According to a statement, the combination of ORNL’s high-capacity reusable adsorbents and a Florida company’s high-surface-area polyethylene fibres creates a material that can rapidly, selectively and economically extract valuable and precious dissolved metals from water.
Dubbed HiCap, the material is said to vastly outperform today’s best adsorbents, which perform surface retention of solid or gas molecules, atoms or ions. HiCap also effectively removes toxic metals from water, according to results verified by researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
‘We have shown that our adsorbents can extract five to seven times more uranium at uptake rates seven times faster than the world’s best adsorbents,’ said Chris Janke, one of the inventors and a member of ORNL’s Materials Science and Technology Division.
HiCap is claimed to effectively narrow the fiscal gap between what exists today and what is needed to economically extract some of the ocean’s estimated 4.5 billion tons of uranium.
Although dissolved uranium exists in concentrations of 3.2 parts per billion, the sheer volume means there would be enough to fuel the world’s nuclear reactors for centuries.
Research and development projects
The goal of extracting uranium from the oceans began with research and development projects in the 1960s, with Japan conducting the majority of the work.
Many adsorbent materials have been developed and evaluated, but none have emerged as being economically viable.
What sets the ORNL material apart is that the adsorbents are made from small-diameter, round or non-round fibres with high surface areas and excellent mechanical properties.
By tailoring the diameter and shape of the fibres, researchers can increase surface area and adsorption capacity.
This and ORNL’s patent-pending technology to manufacture the adsorbent fibres results in a material able to selectively recover metals more quickly and with increased adsorption capacity, thereby dramatically increasing efficiency.
‘Our HiCap adsorbents are made by subjecting high-surface-area polyethylene fibres to ionising radiation, then reacting these pre-irradiated fibres with chemical compounds that have a high affinity for selected metals,’ Janke said.
After the processing, scientists can place HiCap adsorbents in water containing the targeted material, which is quickly and preferentially trapped. Scientists then remove the adsorbents from the water and the metals are readily extracted using an acid elution method. The adsorbent can then be regenerated and reused after being conditioned with potassium hydroxide.
HiCap’s adsorption capacity is reportedly seven times higher (146g versus 22g of uranium per kilogram of adsorbent) in spiked solutions containing six parts per million of uranium at 20°C.
In seawater, HiCap’s adsorption capacity of 3.94g of uranium per kilogram of adsorbent was more than five times higher than the world’s best at 0.74g of uranium per kilogram of adsorbent. The numbers for selectivity showed HiCap to be seven times higher.
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Robert Hargraves 23rd August 2012 at 2:33 pm
“Current uranium prices are about $100/kg, but at $1000/kg it even becomes economic to separate the UO2 dissolved in seawater at 3 mg/tonne. At that price uranium for a DMSR would only be 0.5 cents/kWh.” …
http://www.thoriumenergycheaperthancoal.com
DMSR is a denatured molten salt reactor than can run on 75-80% thorium fuel, but requires some fissile uranium. The supply is essentially unlimited.
Lee Agars 24th August 2012 at 1:21 am
This technology if it can be used for heavy metals such as arsenic would have immediate benefit cleaning up the mess created by the digging of village wells in Africa and India poisoning the local people
Anonymous 24th August 2012 at 2:19 pm
Making the fibres into trawler nets, or attaching to hulls of tankers (already slow moving) could reduce the cost of not having to pump sea water over the fibres. It would also provide a second income for the other operations.
David Martin 17th September 2012 at 11:16 am
You don’t pump the seawater.
You lower the absorbent into the water, and natural currents do the rest.
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