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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Blood Red Shoes: The Liberation Interview
This week we will publish the interviews I did at Caribana Festival in Nyon back in June with Blood Red Shoes, Polar Circles, Kodaline, Bastian Baker and Jan Oliver. Stay tuned!
The first interview I did at Caribana Festival was with Steven Ansell of Blood Red Shoes on 4 June 2014. I went to the backstage and we sat on a couch one next to the other. A friendly lad, down to earth and not at all boasting his popularity, he agreed to have a chat with me despite being jet-lagged. The other half of Blood Red Shoes, Laura-Mary Carter was absent since she had to recover from the jet-lag in order to be in perfect shape for the concert so she was excused. Thanks to Steven for the nice chat, it was very much appreciated and thank you to the Caribana Festival crew and Musik Vertrieb for arranging the interview 🙂 You can check out the concert review here.
The Liberation: Your last album is self-titled Blood Red Shoes. Why did you choose this title? Is it because it reflects your music the best?
Steven Ansell: Yes it was pretty much that. I guess there are two main reasons. The first one is because we self-produced it, we hadn’t done that before. So in that sense it’s very pure, it’s completely made by us, there’s no engineer, there’s no producer. All the great things and flaws about it are totally about us and not anybody else, so it kind of made sense to call it Blood Red Shoes. We felt like it expressed the kind of artistic idea we’ve had the all time. Which is we really like to write like basically pop songs, catchy melodies and choruses that we feel everybody can sing along to a festival, then we like to ruin it, make it really distorted, or play it too fast and make the lyrics really depressing so that the song is almost at war with itself, we felt we did this a lot in this album. All the songs are pop songs but very distorted and moody, and that’s what Blood Red Shoes does up to this point. I’ve always hated it when bands release their first album and they call it their name, you know. I always think that’s stupid cuz you’re basically saying like “Hi, we’re a new band and this is us.”, how do you know who you are when you start? It takes you a while. We’ve been a band 10 years and now we feel like going “OK, this is really us!” it felt like the right time to make that statement we’ve grown up enough to be confident and have a personality now and say this is really who we are. It seemed like the right time.
The Liberation: You said it is your best album so far, in which way?
Steven Ansell: Definitely. Like the reasons I just said, I feel like essentially our four albums are different but the difference is small pop songs kind of fucked up, much like The Pixies, they have pop song which are twisted and weird. We haven’t essentially changed that much we have been tweaking our sound and changing and exploring things. In this album I feel like we managed to do all of it, the sad songs the atmospheric songs are better than the one we did before. But also the punk rock ones are more aggressive and more punk rock than the one we’ve done before. We kinda did all the things better you know. Then the next record we don’t wanna do that again, we wanna do something really different we just don’t know what (laughs).
The Liberation: So you’re not thinking about the next record yet?
Steven Ansell: We are thinking about it but we don’t plan things, we don’t talk about it. We don’t discuss, we play. We make every decision by playing and see what happens and then following a path which leads to the actual music. We know we want to do something different we don’t know exactly what that is with the next record (laughs). We’ve got to spend some time playing and figure it out.
The Liberation: How does it feel to play this album live?
Steven Ansell: This album is really good live, the third album (In Time To Voices) was difficult live, there were a lot of songs we couldn’t do, it was a really layered studio album. We wanted to make more of a studio album because we had never done it, it meant that some of the songs we literally could not play them live and some other were difficult, which makes it awkward live cuz you’re really concentrating a lot on playing and not on getting anyone excited. This album works so well on stage we are playing a lot of the songs live and for us they’re really straightforward to play cuz we wrote it really live. So for the live set it’s been the best one to play, and everybody going nuts as well, it’s really cool.
The Liberation: I’m looking forward to hear it and see it!
Steven Ansell: Yeah, it’s cool. I like the set with the new songs it’s really good. And it meant that we could stop playing some old songs that we were getting bored of, which is really important because you can’t have songs that you don’t wanna play anymore, it’s not right.
The Liberation: How did the choice of Berlin as a recording place affect your work?
Steven Ansell: A few ways, firstly the actual sounds, some of the toughness of this album cuz I think it’s definitely our hardest sounding record, our heaviest record. It’s because to record it we didn’t use an actual studio but an old industrial space, it’s just a big concrete room and you can hear that in the recording. The actual acoustic space sounds really tough and I think that affected the sound of the record. Cuz it’s not a really nice and expensive studio, so it doesn’t sound nice and expensive it sounds kind of harsh and hard, a bit echo-y at times, that affected. You can’t get spaces like that everywhere, that’s a Kreuzberg thing isn’t it? And also I think it’s just the attitude in Berlin, it’s very free … It’s a party city for one thing, but also people are free about everything, they think everything is possible, there’s a sense of adventure and people’s willingness to try things and do things that I think it’s really inspiring and I think this affected our songs. There’s a lot of songs that for us are much more positive, usually our lyrics are really negative. There’s themes in the album that are much more about exploring life and appreciating life and enjoying thinks and about a sense of possibility and I think that was partly because Berlin’s got an optimism to it actually for a city that you always think as a moody and dark city there’s quite an optimism to it. And this album is more optimistic than any other.
The Liberation: Do you come up with the lyrics or with the music first?
Steven Ansell: The music is always first. The only time there are lyrics that might be written is that Laura and I keep notebooks, and we write little fragments of words and sometimes when we’ve got a song, and by song I mean the music, usually we have the music, then we have the melody with no words, we do this a lot we just sing “na na na na”, which is like nonsense to find the right melody. Once you find the melody then you’ve got to find words that suit the feeling of the melody. So the music always dictates the lyrics. Sometimes we keep notebooks and look through “Oh that would work really well” and there will be like one sentence then you build on that. But the music always comes first every time. I don’t think we’ve ever written a song where the lyrics came before the music. We’ve written songs were the vocals were first, but the vocal melody, without any words again. It’s funny I don’t know why we always do that. In fact the first show we ever played we had not lyrics. We played three songs we sung but without words, “na na na na” it was really stupid (laughs) I don’t know why we did it but it just seemed right at the time (laughs).
The Liberation: Was it in Brighton?
Steven Ansell: Yeah, that was nearly ten years ago. We just did it, it just felt right. That’s how it always worked. The melodies are really important to us and then the lyrics have to fit the melodies.
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This Summer The Liberation-Indie Nation sent me to loads of Swiss music festivals to see concerts, interview bands and write reviews. I had a blast!
Here’s the interview I did with Steven Ansell of Blood Red Shoes, check it in full on The Liberation.
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Women to the war effort in the years 1914-1918
Topics: Business › Industry
Type: Persuasive Essays
Sample donated: Mable Vaughn
On there own sources F and G are useful to a diminutive extent.
However it is when they are put together in context that they become very useful. Source F is an over the top propaganda poster produced by the government in 1916 for a governmental campaign. Women are portrayed as heroines for their “war effort. ” It aims to persuade women to enrol as munitions workers by showing a woman putting on her uniform and getting ready to work in an ammunition factory.This image is extremely persuasive as it indicates that those women who did enrol would be like the one in the poster, a woman who represents the peak of prevailing, liberation and fidelity for her country. The utility of this source is lowered due to the fact that the poster is a propaganda piece which is usually created to influence upon opinion hence in this case encourage women into industry. Another way in which the poster is persuasive is through an image in the background, which consists of a soldier preparing some weapons.By placing these munitions in the poster, the government was trying to remind women that weapons like those in the picture were needed for the nation’s men to win the war.
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The main limitation of this source is the fact that it is a piece of propaganda that has been designed to influence and amend opinions. Therefore, the positive side about female munitions workers has been included and the negative side, for example, the poster fails to emphasize the dangers of munitions work has been excluded.Also, the source lacks to tell us about how many women actually enrolled since 1914, how many ammunitions were actually manufactured by women since 1914 up to 1916, the year in which the poster was produced, or if similar posters had worked before. On the other Although it being a propaganda piece it may be able to be trusted as it could be supported by source G. Source G is a set of statistics from a school textbook, published in the 1980’s showing the number of women in employment in four different industries in Britain between July 1914 and July 1918.
We instantly know that the source can be trusted as it is from a school textbook, a secondary source of which the author would have researched. From the source we can see that by July 1918, 424, 000 more women were working in metal industries, 64, 000 more women were working in chemical industries, 223, 000 more women were working in government offices and 39, 000 more women were working in food, drink and tobacco industries.This suggests source F to be successful as posters similar to these were having an effect on the minds of women and there employment in Britain was significantly rising. In conclusion, both sources are useful as evidence to an extent. And as I said earlier they are even more utile when seen as supporting each other. Source F could be the answer for reason why so many women were entering the industrial workforce as conveyed in the bunch of statistic in source G.
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The Suffragettes and Suffragists
Attitudes Towards Women And Their Right To Vote Had Changed By 1918
Women over 30 gained the vote in 1918 mainly because of women’s contributions to the war effort
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Home Arts & Culture Art An audacious new generation of artists from Mexico City
An audacious new generation of artists from Mexico City
Beuys in the hood
Photo courtesy of Nasher Museum of Art
Carlos Amorales' "Useless Wonder" (2006); double video projection on screens with sound from computer hard drive; 8 minutes, 35 seconds
Photo courtesy of the artist and Kurimanzutto, Mexico City
Daniel Guzman's "Used Beauty" (2006); iron and fantasy jewelry; 22.44 x 10.63 in.
Damien Ortega's "Escarabajo" (2005); Super 8 film transferred to DVD on monitor; Kurimanzutto, Mexico City
Escultura Social: A New Generation of Art from Mexico City
Nasher Museum of Art
I am greeted by the image of a kind young woman, her face calm, almost loving. She speaks: "On behalf of all the artists represented in this exhibition, its curator and the Nasher Museum of Art, I'd like to welcome you to the exhibition Escultura Social: A New Generation of Art from Mexico City. I hope you find this exhibition appealing and that you enjoy your time here."
The video screen blips and she begins again, "On behalf of all the artists ... ." I stand there for several minutes watching the woman again and again as she restates her welcome. The greeting is an artwork by María Alós. It is art masquerading as infrastructure, a subtle work, admirable for its brevity as well as its stealth. Alós' piece is an appropriate prologue to an exhibition anchored, paradoxically, by ephemera.
In 2003, Escultura Social's curator Julie Rodrigues Widholm, of Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art, visited the Venice Biennale where artist Gabriel Orozco presented The Everyday Altered, an exhibition that brought world attention to a group of young artists out of Mexico City. The group included Abraham Cruzvillegas, Gabriel Kuri, Damian Ortega, Fernando Ortega and Pedro Reyes, all of whom are participants in Escultura Social. Widholm's subsequent visits to Mexico City revealed these artists to be part of a loose collective, many of them friends who either grew up or studied together. This was a new generation of artists with a DIY sensibility, establishing their own galleries, publications, record labels and other channels of distribution.
The exhibition title is a translation of the term social sculpture, coined by Joseph Beuys. Indeed, Beuys, the German artist, teacher, performer, trickster and social visionary, is the patron saint of Escultura Social, invoked in the exhibition text and in some of the artworks themselves. It is hard to underestimate Beuys' influence upon the generations of artists that have followed him. Escultura Social, therefore, is well served by this attribution, furthering the dialogue that circulates around Beuys and his legacy. That being said, some of the artworks in the exhibition feel as if they are indeed indebted to Beuys. Others are peripheral at best.
One of the first works I encounter upon entering the exhibition space is a freestanding vitrine that houses a tattooed Kewpie doll. The artist (who is also a tattoo artist) goes by the name of Dr. Lakra. Most of Lakra's artworks involve the compulsive marking upon the bare skin of figures found in vintage magazines and posters. Lakra's tats read as a kind of graffiti, a contagion of ink that speaks to a continuum of the body, from living human skin to its manifold depictions. Lakra reaches into the world of the constructed image and leaves his mark. In doing so he reminds us of the psychic power of these images, from pin-up girls to presidents, and with every tag he manages, incrementally, to destabilize that power.
Daniel Guzmán's "Used Beauty" and "Useless Beauty" (2006) display cheap gold bling-y necklaces, each strung with a bejeweled letter that spells out the work's title. In these works, the necklaces are hung on two distinctly different support systems. The letter-bearing necklaces in "Used Beauty" dangle from a traditional Mexican wire basket. Guzmán milks the tension between these two decorative elementsis the basket the display for the necklaces, or are the necklaces adorning the basket? "Useless Beauty" flaunts its necklaces upon an abstract geometric metal formthe uselessness in its title raises questions about the value of purely aesthetic art objects.
In the spirit of Claes Oldenburg's monumental sculptures of everyday objects, Gabriel Kuri's untitled wall hanging takes the form of a more-than-10-foot-tall shopping receipt. It's hard to think of a more ubiquitous and ephemeral object than these flimsy slips of paper that tend to escape our notice. Kuri has inverted all expectations surrounding this object by having it reproduced in hand-woven wool. There's a stunning contradiction in how accurate and true to its subject this work is, and how radically recast it is in scale, presented in such a substantial, tactile form. The piece manages to aggrandize the profoundly insignificant, to render the mechanically reproduced via the handmade, and to cause us to see anew these minor contracts we continually enter into.
Fernando Ortega's videos walk a razor-sharp edge between live action and still life. With a running time of 1 hour, 1 minute and 37 seconds, "Colibrí inducido a sueño profundo (Hummingbird induced to deep sleep)" (2006) tracks the slightest shifts and rustles of a sleeping hummingbird. This rarified image contradicts the manic energy we associate with the darting flitting movements of the hummingbird awake. The depiction is reminiscent of Audubon's field illustrations, the way they present birds frozen in time with stylized flora against a denatured ground of blank white. The bird in Ortega's video floats in a similar white space, elegantly perched upon a single branch. There are also parallels between this piece and Andy Warhol's 1963 (321 minute) film "Sleep." Indeed, one can imagine Ortega's spare composition redone as a series of Warholian multiples.
In Gustavo Artigas' video work "Ball Game" (2007), social sculpture takes the tangible form of a basketball game between at-risk kids and gang members in an outreach program in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. "Ball Game" shows troubled kids focusing on the problem solving required to compete effectively in a new version of hoopsand having a great time doing it. The positive outcome of this experiment shines light on a powerful notionthat a single structural shift (in this case a sideways basket) can be a catalyst for change. As with all documentaries, it's worth asking whether the presence of the camera has altered its subjects' behavior. But even if this were the case in "Ball Game," its value would in no way be diminished. The end result is that art made something happen.
Yoshua Okón's "Coyoteria" (2003) is (in some ways quite literally) a piss-take on Beuys' 1974 iconic performance "I Like America and America Likes Me." Okón's video documents a performance that mimics the original in which Beuys lived over a period of days in a gallery space he cohabited with a coyote. In Okón's version, the "Beuys" figure substitutes the artist's signature felt blanket with a cheap fleece one, imprinted with faux-Navajo designs and the image of a wolf or coyote. Okón also replaces Beuys' signature cane with a police baton. In the role of the coyote we find a man in a suit aping animal mannerisms, sniffing, snarling and yes, urinating on the TV guides that are strewn about the space (in lieu of Beuys' house training paper of choiceThe Wall Street Journal).No doubt a key inspiration for this work is the term "coyote," which in Mexican slang is used to mean someone who smuggles people across the border into the U.S. While Okón's work is clever and darkly funny, it comes across as a mere pantomime, without coming close to the depth (or the beauty) of the original.
Nuevos Ricos is an arts collective and record label that includes artist Carlos Amorales, musician Julian Lede and graphic designer Andre Pahl. Their piece, "Los guererros (The warriors)" (2007) places stills from Walter Hill's 1979 cult hit The Warriors side-by-side with photographs of Mexico City kids who formed gangs inspired by the film. Nuevos Ricos (which means "new rich" or, more familiarly, "nouveaux riches") work in a kind of merged modality, incorporating sociological research with conceptual art projects. The black and white documentary-style street images share a range of commonalities with Hill's grandiloquent paranoid vision. From subtle facial expressions to acquired modes of swagger to one of cinema's earliest shock-value shotsa gun pointed directly at the cameraNuevos Ricos makes a case for life imitating art.
In Carlos Amorales' double-sided video projection "Useless Wonder" (2006) we are bombarded with an onslaught of phantasmal figures, silhouettes of pregnant women, apes with human skulls, bird heads on human bodies. These dreamlike morphing creatures are presented and reinstated in varying degrees of scale and within a narrow palette of black, white and red. Aside from associations to the image of the Egyptian god of the sky Horus and archetypal symbols of fertility and death, these hallucinations feel like they're part of a shared unconscious database of meanings. Amorales draws from an ever-growing collection of imagery that he calls the "liquid archive," an appealing strategy that doesn't feel completely unrelated to the Jungian notion of the collective unconscious. The other side of the screen features a world map that appears to be made of black shards floating in a viscous liquid, alternately disassembling and finding its way back to wholeness.
Julieta Aranda's "I have lost confidence ..." (2006) is a paradoxical construction, a kind of portable graffiti. A large sheet of paper, spray painted with day-glo pink lettering, is nailed onto the wall. The work declares, "I have lost confidence with everybody in the country at the moment." The more we consider it, the more this overly general statement simply falls apart. Who really ever has confidence in "everyone"? And which country is she referring to? Since the work is hanging here in the U.S. we might construe it as referring to us, but what if it were hanging in Sweden? And while Aranda has managed to create a kind of "clean" graffiti, the work sustains the valence of vandalism with its big heavy nails hammered into the museum wall. Further, the work involves two sheets of paper, one nailed on top of the other, which begs the question, are there words spray painted on the bottom layer? Is Aranda's "lost confidence" covering up the optimism of a former statement? A seemingly unending stream of questions is raised by this ostensibly simple construction.
Merging the ephemeral with the imaginary, Mario García Torres engages with the mythology surrounding various pioneers in conceptual art of 1960s and '70s. Torres' focus in this exhibition centers on the artist Alighiero e Boetti, who created an arts gathering space in Kabul called One Hotel. Through examples of faked stationery, a Calder-esque mobile based on a bourgeois golf course and an imagined correspondence with Boetti, Torres envisions himself in relationship with the renowned artist. There's an almost vibratory complexity at play in these works. Torres implodes the post-Sept. 11 present with a romantic vision of art emanating from Kabul in the '70s, a scenario that, at the current historical moment at least, could not possibly be achieved with the ease that Boetti enjoyed when he resided there.
"Share-e-Nau Wonderings (A Film Treatment)" (2006) is the title of Torres' imagined correspondence with Boetti. Imprinted on thermo fax paper, the text will ultimately fade completely from view. Every reader becomes a keeper or guardian of these fading texts. As readers we are also implicated in the undoing of the texts because of the light we require to see them. This level of transience manifests a feeling of urgency in their reading as the words, in real time, fall away. Everything about this installation is worth readingnot merely its disappearing text but the particular glow of light in the space of the vitrine in which it is displayed; the soft shadows cast by each sheet of thermo fax paper; the uncanny construction of the mounts that hold the sheets aloft; and the repetition of each sheet in space. The sheets of paper seem to hover in space, destined for loss and inevitable emptiness. As meaning is drained from their surfaces they will become mere form. The sheets of paper may not be alive, but they are in the process of dying.
Many of the works presented in Escultura Social are videos, and there's also a projected film. The interplay between the transient experience of these time-based works and the objects on display underscores the idea of the ephemeral and suggests a kind of interchangeability between solid objects, film, video, language and ideas. Space prohibits me from outlining the rest of the works in this worthy exhibition, but they include the image of a buried VW bug, a peripatetic schoolhouse, disposable pop music, and a wall-sized text piece that concludes "All my explanations are rubbish." The word "Useless" appears in the titles of two different works in Escultura Socialan exhibition permeated by impermanence.
Escultura Social moves in many directions at once. It basks in the glow of the great Beuys. It gives us a glimpse of a vibrant bastion of new art. It introduces us to a group of new artists, each of whom delivers an energized perspective. It should be noted that the exhibition catalog (in both Spanish and English) is more than just a document of the exhibition, but rather a counterpoint and an expansion of it. The power of Escultura Social is in its contradictory impulses toward the ephemeral and the substantialperhaps this is the power of social sculpture.
As I make my way out of Escultura Social, there, once again, is María Alós with the counterpart to her welcoming video. Now she wishes me, and all who pass, a warm-hearted farewell. Her looped voice fades as I move past the exit. Alós' project works effectively as infrastructure, but its impossible sincerity somehow manages to undermine a face-value function. It seems to be saying that sheas an artist and fellow human beingis entirely conscious of my presence as I come and go. With this subtle message Alós seems to be urging that perhaps I become a bit more conscious as well.
Issue: 2009-02-18 Arts Visual art
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BCCI Gets Govt Nod to Conduct IPL in UAE
The Cricket Board of India has received formal approval from the central government to organize the Indian Premier League this year in the United Arab Emirates. League chairman Brijesh Patel gave this information on Monday. The IPL will be played in the United Arab Emirates from 19 September to 10 November in Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The government gave in-principle approval to the BCCI last week. The tournament is being held in the UAE due to increasing cases of Corona virus epidemic in India. “We have got written approval,” Patel told PTI.
When any sports organization in India conducts domestic tournaments abroad, approval has to be taken from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreign Affairs and Sports. A top official of the board said, “After getting approval from the government, we had told the Emirates Cricket Board. Now that we have got written approval, the teams will be informed.”
Most teams will leave after August 20, they will have to undergo two RT PCR tests within 24 hours before departure. The Chennai Super Kings team will leave on August 22 with a small camp at Chepauk Stadium.
The BCCI is also struggling to find sponsorship after breaking the agreement with Chinese mobile company Vivo. It was a Rs 440 crore deal. Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali has shown interest in becoming the new title sponsor. Apart from this, names of companies like Reliance Jio, Coca-Cola, ByJus, Amazon, Dream 11 are also coming out.
Players Including Rohit Sharma in Isolation After Breach of Covid-19 Protocol
BCCI President Sourav Ganguly Admitted to Hospital
India-Australia Women’s ODI Series Postponed
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The 2000 Goldsmith Award For Excellence In Journalism
Date: Thursday, March 9, 2000 - 7:00pm03/09/2000 7:00pm The 2000 Goldsmith Award For Excellence In Journalism America/New_York public
Speaker(s): Bill Kovach
Co-Sponsors: Joan Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics and Public Policy
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You are here: Home / Articles / Fashion / Brunello Cucinelli School of Arts and Crafts Inspires Italian Tradition
Brunello Cucinelli School of Arts and Crafts Inspires Italian Tradition
Where Italian craftsmanship is a studied form of art in Solomeo
Brunello Cucinelli Spa is one of the most important cashmere manufacturers in the world. Their headquarters are based in Solomeo, Italy – a lovely small medieval town in the province of Perugia.
As the luxury Italian fashion company began growing, Mr. Cucinelli purchased the ruins of a 14th-century castle to refurbish – and in 1985 they made the town the headquarters. As the company continued to grow they invested more and more into the community of Solomeo and the workers – paying 20% more than the average wage, ending the work day at 5:30 and discouraging working after that time. Each working day, everything closed for a 90 minute, heavily-subsidized lunch. “People need their rest,” Cucinelli always said. “If I make you overwork, I have stolen your soul.”
Over the years, Brunello Cucinelli has done countless acts to support the region, as well as investment into continuing the fading trade of Made in Italy handmade fashion. In 2013, he decided to establish a School of Arts and Crafts in Solomeo.
A building in the classical style was rebuilt specifically to host the School of Solomeo; moreover, some rooms of the castle where the company workshops were located until recently have been turned into classrooms.
The artisans of tomorrow have been trained here for several years already – learning the different arts and crafts that used to be the glory of Italian creativity and have almost disappeared today.
Here, technology is not banned, but embraced to serve the hands and the eyes of the artisans. As it was the case for the workshops from the past, crafts are taught in a practical manner under the guide of a master in classes such as: Pattern Making and Women’s Tailoring, Cutting and Men’s Tailoring, Mending, Knitwear, Horticulture, Gardening and Masonry.
By attending these courses for 5 hours a day and receiving monthly wages, many young people have had the opportunity to understand and appreciate the true value of craftsmanship as an art form. They have become enthusiastic and are no longer embarrassed to talk about their job, because they are excited about it. Brunello Cucinelli has put life into the glorious revival of Italian craftsmanship, thus attaching moral and economic dignity to work – a trait he wishes to instill in all graduates of this small school of big dreams.
More info, visit: The School of Arts and Crafts in Solomeo
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From growing up in Dallas, studying at Yale, and eventually moving to Nashville, music has always played an important role in Conner Youngblood's life. He began by playing clarinet and banjo in middle school and eventually started writing and recording songs in his college dorm. Influenced early on by artists like Elliott Smith, Gorillaz and Sufjan Stevens, Conner's music focuses on the beauty in intricate, original instrumentation, simplicity in song structure and mostly introspective lyrics. The result is a sound much bigger than your typical singer-songwriter as he buckles down to carving out his own niche.
After a 2016 that saw him partner with Ninja Tune imprint Counter Records, release “The Generation of Lift EP” to retailers for the first time and share one-off single “Sulphur Springs” via Zane Lowe Beats 1 Radio, Nashville-by-way-of-Dallas artist Conner Youngblood is back to share his first piece of new music in 2017. The song titled "Everyday" is a collaborative effort with Nas-endorsed vocalist Nylo and finds Conner showcasing the breadth of his musical knowledge playing a charango, a 6-string ukulele and a cuatro, among other instruments.
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Women in Cell Science
Penelope Jeggo
Penny Jeggo was born in Cambridge, England. She obtained a BSc Honours degree in Microbiology at Queen Elizabeth College, University of London in 1970. She then did a PhD in the Genetics Division at the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), London, in Robin Holliday's laboratory. Her first postdoctoral position was with John Cairns at the ICRF Mill Hill Laboratory. She then obtained a postdoctoral fellowship with Miroslav Radman at the Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium. From there, she returned to the Genetics Division at NIMR as a scientific research officer. In 1989, she moved to the Medical Research Council's Cell Mutation Unit (CMU) at the University of Sussex. In 2001, following closure of the CMU on the retirement of the director, Penny became a founding member of the Genome Damage and Stability Centre (GDSC), a new collaborative research centre established by the University of Sussex and the Medical Research Council. ⇓
Penny Jeggo with her son, Matthew, taken in the Grange Gardens at Lewes, East Sussex around 1990.
Penny's research has focused on DNA damage responses and particularly on the repair of DNA double strand breaks (DSBs). She applied the techniques learnt during her early years working with lower organisms to isolate mammalian cell lines sensitive to ionising radiation. Using these cell lines, she characterised the major DSB repair pathway in higher organisms and, in collaborative work, showed that the DSB repair pathway also functions during V(D)J recombination, a critical process during immune development. The cell lines were also pivotal in allowing her to identify the first mammalian genes that significantly contribute to the response to radiation exposure and to V(D)J recombination. The GDSC houses the UK's largest collection of cell lines from patients with damage response disorders. Penny has exploited and extended this resource to identify patients deficient in DSB repair, as well as additional damage response genes. Such studies have provided insights into the role of the damage response pathways in human development and cancer avoidance. She has recently discovered an important connection between the signalling response to DNA damage and the DNA repair machinery, which makes a significant contribution to the response of human cells to ionising radiation. She continues to focus on understanding the basis of human radiosensitivity.
In the interview below, Fiona Watt, Editor-in-Chief of JCS, asks Penny about her experiences as a woman in science.
FMW: How has your research career impacted on your personal life and vice versa?
PJ: I consider myself just plain lucky to have chosen a career that continues to excite and motivate me. It is this aspect of a career in science that has impacted upon my personal life in a positive way and provided the raison d'être to endure the hard work and the more difficult challenges. I remember the thrill of doing an undergraduate laboratory project; although my results contributed only the tiniest smidgeon to scientific knowledge, I gained immense satisfaction from it. I was lucky in having two wonderful mentors in my early days of research: Robin Holliday, in whose laboratory I studied for my PhD; and John Cairns, with whom I undertook my first postdoctoral position. In addition to being excellent scientists, they enhanced my ability to enjoy and be excited by science. I believe this is a defining criterion of a great career – if the highs are high enough, the lows can be endured.
As a young postdoc, I was lucky in having a partner who understood the joy I gained from laboratory life. Though not a research scientist, and certainly not motivated in the same way as me, he supported my needs and achievements, and encouraged my independence. Finally, he found his own job satisfaction, which resulted in us commuting between Germany and England for a couple of years.
Enjoying science as I did, and taking the opportunity to do a postdoctoral fellowship outside the UK with Miroslav Radman, I didn't worry too much about starting a family. But as my thirties progressed, the motherhood desire set in and new excitement entered my life. Tragically, my partner, who had endured sympathy pains during the course of my pregnancy, was diagnosed with colon cancer not long after our baby was born and died within a year. I felt let down by cancer research as a career and I might well have quit, had it not been for the support of wonderful colleagues and friends. But I recovered the fire, and before long the thrill of a good result was sustaining me through the difficult times of being a single parent in a demanding career.
A wonderful aspect of science is the ability to form friendships around the world. A few years after the death of my husband, I had the opportunity to reestablish myself and make new friends by undertaking a sabbatical in the USA. This was of huge personal benefit. Although it becomes increasingly tiring, I still love to travel and meet with my international friends and colleagues.
Since the start of my PhD, I have been fascinated by DNA recombination and repair. At that time, the importance of genomic stability was not well appreciated, and at ICRF (now Cancer Research UK) viruses and viral oncogenes were considered to be all important. The work in Cairns's laboratory on DNA repair was only tolerated as a concession that some basic research had to be undertaken. Those of us in the field were convinced, however, that the maintenance of genomic stability was central to cancer avoidance. I still feel thrilled by the recent conversion of many scientists to appreciate the importance of my field!
I rarely felt guilty about the limitations that a research career places on motherhood. This was perhaps because as a single parent I had to work, or perhaps because I knew my own needs. One time, however, that I was filled with guilt was when my son, aged 2, greeted me on my return from a meeting with the words “Hello, are you my Mummy? I'm Matthew”. When he was older and had heard this story, it became a running joke to repeat the question if I came home late from the laboratory. Another time that I felt guilty was when I missed his star performance in a school play – I didn't know whether or not to admit that I hadn't been there. But I know that staying at home and making him the focus of my attention would not have made me a better mother. Now, he seeks a path in life that will provide him with the same joy as research has given me – though he is hoping for more money and a little less hard work.
FMW: What changes for women in science have you observed during the course of your career?
PJ: I believe that a career in science is now more demanding and competitive than it was when I was starting out. The pressure to obtain publications in good quality journals seems to commence at the postgraduate level. Maybe I was lucky, but I don't remember feeling such pressure until much later in my career – this made for a more relaxed atmosphere, which contributed to making science fun. The pressure to gain independent funding, to establish a laboratory and to gain a reputation is stronger and felt earlier than previously. For many, it takes time to appreciate the `bigger picture', to place one's own work in perspective, and to gain a gut feeling of how biology works and which bizarre results should be pursued or dismissed. Today there is little opportunity to learn by trial and error or for Friday afternoon experiments performed just for fun.
Of course, the pressures I describe have to be endured equally by today's young male and female scientists. The impact, however, is particularly hard on a woman wanting to pursue science at a slower pace whilst starting a family. For many women the pressures associated with establishing a laboratory coincide with an age when the call of motherhood is mounting. Although maternity leave is an established practice today, few grant application forms provide any space to record leave of absence (or reduced time availability). The competitive nature of funding and the dependence upon publications provide little allowance for combining motherhood and a research career. Although fathers today share much of the burden of child rearing, the onus of child bearing falls uniquely on the mother. Women should strive to ensure that time taken out for child bearing is taken into account when they are being considered for tenure or promotion.
Young women scientists today have more confidence and take themselves more seriously than my generation. Nonetheless, although there are at least equal numbers of men and women undertaking PhDs and carrying out postdoctoral training, there are many fewer women laboratory and departmental heads. I have observed that a higher percentage of male PhD students embark on their studies with the notion that they will progress up the career ladder and run their own laboratory, compared with female PhD students of equivalent ability. Is this owing to a lack of role models, lack of ambition or simply less aggressive personalities? I am also aware of many able young women scientists who decide against following the group leader route, simply because they do not want to maintain the long hours, the commitment, and the perceived limitations to their maternal duties.
FMW: Do you feel that being a woman is an inherent advantage/disadvantage for a career in science? Why?
PJ: I do not believe that I have encountered any direct prejudice as a female scientist and I believe that today, and in the past, there are, and have been, equal opportunities for men and women in science. However, I do believe that the imbalance in the ratio of men to women in higher scientific positions is a disadvantage for women – not because of prejudice but because of behavioural differences. I suspect that many (though not all) men behave differently in a committee made up only of men, compared to a committee with equal numbers of men and women. Such differences have been discussed extensively in relation to women in politics and, I believe, they extend to many additional careers.
Women have to learn to adapt to certain intrinsic behaviour patterns in men. While this can be difficult, it is not necessarily to the disadvantage of women. I have come out of meetings dominated by male behaviour with a full appreciation of what the book title “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus” means in practice. A consequence of the competitive nature of funding is that today more aggression is required for success in science. Although women today are perhaps more trained to handle this than I was, many women find the aggressive aspect of science more stressful than men. My first authorship conflict cost me many hours of lost sleep, but I am certain that my male counterpart viewed it simply as part of a great game.
I hope in time we can achieve equal numbers of men and women throughout all layers of science. Since there are as many outstanding young female as male postdoctoral scientists, there is clearly an enormous loss of talent at present.
FMW: What are your remaining career ambitions?
PJ: I am not sure that I ever had career ambitions – perhaps this is an underlying consequence of being a female of my generation! A focus of my career has been to understand the molecular basis of human radiosensitivity, exemplified by the human disorder ataxia telangiectasia, which is probably the most radiosensitive human condition described. Amazingly, few scientists in the field have appreciated that our existing knowledge fails to explain this marked radiosensitivity. Recently, my lab has made a huge step in understanding this, but many questions remain that I would like to solve.
I would also like to feel that I have inspired just a few young people to embark on a research career. Maybe in my last few years, when the pressure of achieving for the sake of future funding is removed, I can have the joy of science without its demands, and thereby contribute to enthusing young people, as I believe my mentors did for me.
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Worship leader Kathryn Scott has made waves with her inspirational worship song "Sing On The Battlefield," the title track from her 2014 EP. Jesusfreakhideout.com caught up with Kathryn to discuss the project and what inspires her most...
JFH (John DiBiase): Where did the idea for the song "Sing on the Battlefield" come from? What inspired it?
Kathryn Scott: Fifteen years ago, my husband Alan and I planted the Causeway Coast Vineyard Church. They are such a courageous community of people, committed to living their faith out loud! We regularly pray for healing on the streets of our town and are seeing a remarkable number of people coming to faith (As I write, there have been around 2,000 since February 2014). This is a church committed to risk. And yet, reaching for the impossible with this kind of resolve also brings with it the agony of the place "between the dreaming and the coming true." There are times when what we've longed to see simply doesn't come. That's when it becomes our responsibility to lean into the goodness of God and dare to risk again... and again. We live in a battle. "Sing on the Battlefield" and the picture from which it took shape in my mind's eye was a cry from one weary heart to another not to give up in the struggle; to remember to look up - for right there with us, in the midst of the chaos and crisis, is the King who has so totally won us, gracing us to believe again.
JFH (John): The story behind "We Still Believe" is a really powerful one. As someone who has personally experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage (which is still puzzling as a believer, wondering what God is up to), I know trials like these that we go through can quite literally make or break us. What do you hope the listener can take from that song?
Kathryn: The longer I know Jesus, the more convinced I am of two things - life is brutally hard; God is always good. Before my sister, Janet, and her husband, Neil, lost their beautiful baby girl in May 2010, I knew I believed in the goodness of God, but this was new territory. This was the territory of the broken heart and crushed spirit. We knew since the 20-week scan that all was not well, so we prayed our best prayers, fasted, longed, believed, waited. Nothing changed.
Cara was born with a rare brain disorder and died 16 days later. Well-meaning people said things like, "It was just this little one's time" or "It's God's will," but none of that sat well with me. I needed to know the Father I have known and loved since I was a child was still trustworthy and steady; that I could run into His mercy with the depths of brokenness I felt and find solace there. As I read the Scripture again, I saw that, from Creation all the way through, the miracle of redemption and setting the Kingdom loose among us (as seen in the ministry of Jesus), until the consummation of all things - when all will be set right and brought back into its original design - ALL is life and fullness. Everything else - death, decay, disaster and devastation - is the work of the enemy. Although God steps in and rescues us in the middle of lack and loss, it doesn't mean He dreamt it up or sent it. And the truth of His goodness settled like a "deep knowing" at the core of who I am.
"We Still Believe" was written as a declaration of truth for everyone "from the thankful heart to the battle scarred, from the comforted to those who grieve…" Even though life is desperately hard, the goodness of God is still the safe place we can position our hearts deep inside and the light by which we can navigate the journey home.
JFH (John): How did you approach this project differently than previous ones (if at all)?
Kathryn: The only thing I did differently on this project was to think of it as a worship set rather than an album. It's actually been a joy recording an EP rather than a full-length project for me.
JFH (John): What song was the most challenging to write and record?
Kathryn: "Father (Generous and Kind)" was the most challenging to write - not in the way that it finally came about, but in the lead up. I have been trying to write a "Father" song for years, but never could settle on the right lyrics. I had disparate lyric ideas on the character of God that I loved the sound of, and were close to what I wanted to convey, but nothing resembling an actual song.
When we went into the studio to record, I sat down at the piano during one of the breaks, and all of a sudden, there it was - this song started to pour out. That never happens to me!
Sometimes it's the "being OK" with the unfinished; allowing it to ruminate for as long it needs in the melting pot of your heart, that allows you to bring something to the writing table when you need it the most.
JFH (John): Do you have a favorite song on your album?
Kathryn: I think it has to be "Sing on the Battlefield." That was the catalyst for the whole recording. And I love "I Will Stay" - it's the intimacy of connecting with Jesus; treasuring His presence above everything else that has me.
JFH (John): What artists inspire you most?
Kathryn: Paul Baloche, Rend Collective, Brenton Brown. I love passionate worshippers who have the gift of leading others with the way they sing and the way they write.
JFH (John): What album(s) have you been listening to lately?
Kathryn: I've been listening to The Art of Celebration by Rend Collective. I love their music and that they're the real deal. They love Jesus completely; He is the total focus of the way they live, the way they write and the way they perform.
JFH (John): Do you have a specific place where you like to write music?
Kathryn: I love writing at home with the piano or in the studio. I also get loads of ideas when I'm out walking or during conversations over a good cup of tea. The trick is to notice when you stumble upon a lyric idea or melody, and take note quickly so you can come back to it when you have some time to really tease it out.
JFH (John): The title track is actually on the compilation, Reverence: An Offering. How did that come about?
Kathryn: I'm delighted to be working with The Fuel Music, and this compilation album just happened to coincide closely with the release of my EP, so I was thrilled to be able to have "Sing on the Battlefield" included on it as well.
JFH (John): What has God been teaching you lately?
Kathryn: God has been teaching me to keep reaching for the Kingdom; not to get content with last month or last week's stories, but to remember that He has given us authority on purpose. We are constantly coming into contact with people who desperately need the hope we carry.
JFH (John): Sticking with the battle theme, do you have a favorite or inspiring action or war film?
Kathryn: Well, I am married to a Scots man, so it has to be Braveheart. :)
Kathryn Scott's latest album, Sing On The Battlefield is available at all digital retailers!
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Merlin Bartz, Iowa State Senator
This man does not believe your family should be treated the same as other families.
Merlin Bartz, a state Senator in Iowa, is trying to block the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) from changing the wording of regulations regarding camping sites at state parks. The regulations in question refer to the ability of a family group to pitch more than one tent in a campsite. In one part of the regulations, a reference is made to “mother, father, children”. “They’re citing the Supreme Court case and changing, you know, ‘husband and wife’ language to ’spouse,’ ” Bartz is quoted at RadioIowa. (He’s not even getting the regulation he doesn’t want changed correct! It’s clear it’s not well functioning state campsites he’s worried about!)
Iowa’s Supreme Court ruled in April 2009 that denying same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. The court overturned the Iowa Defense of Marriage Act, in effect legalizing same sex marriage. The ruling was unanimous. As government agencies move to make their regulations reflect the law, right wing forces have tried to prevent those changes.
Even after we’ve won, we can’t relax our vigilance. The forces of hate will still be out there, and they’ll still think we’re evil.
Senator Bartz, along with the Iowa Family Policy Center, called for county recorders to defy the court ruling, and refuse to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples. Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller pointed out that county recorders do not have that authority, and no couples were denied licenses. Bartz also tried to insert language into a bill that would allow county recorders to refuse to issue licenses as a “matter of conscience” without fear of prosecution. That language was ruled out of order.
The anti-gay crowd will try every tactic, follow every lead, tell every lie they can in their attempts to prevent the recognition of our civil rights. Whether it be a minor thing like fighting changes to the wording of camp site regulations, to trying to overturn court rulings, they will fight us every way they can. We have to resist these attempts whenever they occur, and make sure our families are protected. Even those who are single must engage in this struggle, because we are part of a larger “family”, and one should always stand up for family, especially when it’s right.
Locally, some of our family in Porterville are experiencing the hate on a personal level. Activists (even those who might not consider themselves as activists) are being harassed online and over the phone. Standing up for what’s right may expose you to the directed hatred of others, but they often hide behind anonymity and distance. Some of them must be confronted directly if the occasion arises, but often the best way to deal with harassment is simply to ignore it. The powerless often express frustration in harassment, but if they get no response, they often loose interest and move on to other targets. Those in positions of power must sometimes be confronted directly, however. Public comment sessions, newspaper letters, political rallies, public protests, and the new journalism of blogging are all avenues of expression that must be used to confront the forces of hate.
The best way for individuals to stand up for all of us, is to come out. It’s very difficult for haters to maintain their hate, when a loved one is out. There may be a period of time where things are tense and hostile, but eventually most come around. They can’t hold onto their misconceptions and bigotry when you stand before them in stark contradiction to everything they have thought in the past. You are our strongest weapon in the struggle, simply by being you, and letting the people you care about know who you are. It’s tough, sometimes it doesn’t work out well, and there may be a price to bear that is higher than what you deserve, but in the long run, it’s best for you and that’s what’s important. Hiding in the closet prevents you from being yourself, and denies the people closest to you the chance to love you for who you are, not who you project.
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” Winston Churchill
Bartz and people like him will continue to work against us. We must continue to push back, to stand up to the haters, and demand that which is our due.
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News Home » Top Stories » Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith confirm her involvement with August Alsina
Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith confirm her involvement with August Alsina
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(CNN) Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith "never ever thought that we would make it back."
But the couple came together for a special Friday edition of her "Red Table Talk" show on Facebook to share their side of the controversy surrounding her relationship with singer August Alsina.
According to the superstar couple they "were going through a very difficult time" and had broken up when Pinkett Smith started a romantic relationship with the 27-year-old singer.
During their "Red Table Talk" chat Smith pushed his wife to be clear about what her relationship had been with Alsina.
"I got into an entanglement with August," Pinkett Smith said.
In a recent interview with radio host Angela Yee, Alsina said he had been involved in a romantic relationship with Pinkett Smith, who has been married to Smith since 1997.
"I actually sat down with Will and had a conversation," Alsina said during the interview. "Due to the transformation from their marriage to (a) life partnership that they have spoken on several times, and not involving romanticism, he gave me his blessing."
Alsina said he had lost money and relationships because of rumors he had been involved with Pinkett Smith, 48.
The actress and her 51-year-old husband have long been the subject of rumors that they have an open marriage.
The couple has denied this, but says their marriage is not traditional and that they have a "life partnership."
On Friday's episode the pair said they felt compelled to speak out because there was so much speculation after Alsina's interview.
"We specifically never said anything," Will Smith said. "Coming to the table was like we just felt like it got to the point where you gotta say something."
Pinkett Smith said she began a friendship with Alsina about four and a half years ago and that became more once she and her husband hit a rough patch.
She also said she wanted to clear up Alsina having said her husband had given permission for the affair, though she added that she understood why the young singer may have believed that to be the case.
"The only person that can give permission in that particular circumstance is myself," she said. "I could actually see how he would perceive it as permission because we were separated amicably and I think he also wanted to make it clear that he's also not a homewrecker. Which he's not."
The actress said she was "in a lot of pain" and "broken" during the relationship.
She and Will tried "everything we could to get away from each other only to realize that wasn't possible."
Pinkett Smith said her relationship with Alsina ended, the Smiths reconciled, and she said she has not spoken to the singer in years.
She said she and her husband have now gotten to a place of "unconditional love."
Smith said he had been unsure as to whether he would ever speak to Pinkett Smith again when they were having problems, but he reminded her of their commitment.
"I told you the first year we were married, that I could love you through anything," Will Smith said.
The couple bumped fists as they jokingly recited their rendition of his "Bad Boys" movie motto: "We ride together, we die together. Bad marriage for life."
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Closing Budget Presentation to Parliament Honourable Audley Shaw, MP Minister of Finance and the Public Service April 21, 2010
Statement To The House Of Representatives By the Honourable Fayval Williams, Minister of Education, Youth and Information on January 12, 2021
Parliamentary Statement by the Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, MP at Gordon House, Kingston on Tuesday, January 12, 2021
2021 New Year’s Message From The Governor-General, His Excellency The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J – Theme: “Reaching Beyond – To Hope”
2021 New Year’s Message From The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, MP, Prime Minister
2021 New Year’s Message By the Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, MP
2020 Christmas Message From Governor-General His Excellency, The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J – Theme: “Adversity and Opportunity”
2020 Christmas Message From The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, MP, Prime Minister
2020 Christmas Message by the Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, MP
Statement to to the Houses of Parliament By The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON MP, Prime Minister on Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Statement To Parliament by Hon. Daryl Vaz, MP., Minister Of Science, Energy And Technology on Tuesday, December 15, 2020
I. INTRODUCTION The title of this year’s presentation “Building the Foundation for Jamaican Prosperity” was carefully and deliberately chosen to give the clearest indication of the Government’s task at hand.
A careful and dispassionate review of my presentation reveals the elements that are essential at this time and which constitute the building blocks of a foundation for Jamaican prosperity:
Low inflation Competitive interest rates, A stable exchange rate and an Equitable tax system
When combined, these elements set the foundation for a competitive economy that will give incentives to entrepreneurs:
To invest, Create jobs and Earn foreign exchange
In the contributions to this debate there have been no serious challenges to these building blocks.
The comments and criticisms have been as to form and not substance.
In closing the Debate therefore I will address some of these criticisms for amplification and clarification.
II. RESPONSE TO ISSUES RAISED
A. SPOKESMAN ON ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
1. UAF/E-Learning
The Spokesman on Energy and Telecommunications took us to task in respect of the use of the Universal Access Fund. How can he say this when of the $2 billion spent so far, $1.2 billion was expended last year and the remaining $800 million spent from 2005. The new budget projection of $1.5 billion for FY2010/11 represents the maturation of the programme that is clearly in full swing.
2. MICRO, SMALL & MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (MSMEs)
Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) have an important role to play in the growth and development of this country. MSMEs are indeed essential to economic growth and job creation.
While the Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce will speak more extensively on government policy toward MSMEs when he makes his contribution to the Sectoral Debate, let me take the opportunity to clear up any misunderstanding amongst the Opposition or elsewhere.
Mr. Speaker:
The Government has decided to increase the loan facilities available to MSMEs by $2.0 Billion – to be made available through the DBJ at competitive interest rates. Cabinet is to examine a proposal to introduce a flat tax, which should go a far way in addressing concerns with respect to the ease of paying taxes and tax compliance among small business operators.
Mr. Speaker, the Government believes that supporting MSMEs and investing in our entrepreneurs is the way to grow the economy. It is against this background that Government has concentrated heavily on creating an enabling environment for MSMEs to flourish and unlock their potential.
We remain committed, Mr. Speaker, to exploring new ways of supporting and enabling this most crucial sector.
The Jamaica Stock Exchange and Junior Stock Exchange
I wish to state that since the close of the JDX in February, the Exchange has been enjoying a rally, with both volumes and values increasing. A comparison of the Exchanges performance in March over February bears this out:
In February, a total of 64.2 million of ordinary units were traded, while in March a total of 249.14 million units crossed the floor, making for a total increase of 288%
In terms of the ordinary value of stocks traded $744.3 M was were traded in February, in comparison to $2,042M in March.
Mr. Speaker, allow me to also say a word about the Junior Stock Exchange. The Junior Exchange is already proving to be a critical link in the transformation of the investment and production landscape. For one thing, it will allow small-and medium-size companies to access equity financing, which will improve their competitiveness – locally, and on the international market. For another, it will have a direct and positive impact on local job creation.
The establishment of the Junior Exchange is already bearing fruit. One company – Access Financial – has already been listed, and another – the Blue Power Group – will formally list tomorrow. And Members of this
House will join me in sending a message of encouragement to the other 5 or 6 companies that are – as we speak – positioning themselves to list this year.
All of this also augurs well for investors, since -as we know -there is a positive relationship between falling interest rates and increased stock market activities.
B. OPPOSITION LEADER
1. JDX and Pensioners
The Jamaica Debt Exchange (JDX) was designed to help deal with the issue of the unsustainably high debt servicing costs facing the government. It was a critical component of an economic programme aimed at raising the real GDP growth rate, reduce debt costs, and permanently instil fiscal discipline and accountability. The savings realized through the JDX are critical as they complement other savings to be realized from the tough fiscal and tax measures implemented over the last year.
The Leader of the Opposition cannot say that the Opposition supports the JDX and then criticise its impact on Pension Funds. Pension Funds must take into account that for many years they enjoyed significant real returns from Government Paper. It was the best investment in town. But the truth is that while Government Paper will continue to be an important part of the mix of investment for Pension Funds, there must be more dynamism in the portfolio mix for these funds.
Let the message be clear. Do not expect to rely on high interest rates on
Government Paper to keep Pension Funds viable. That goes for the NIF and all other funds.
2. Public Sector Wages
The Opposition has called on the Government to meet the extra $30 billion to the public sector workers. This is not an honest effort at being constructive. It is not helpful to raise expectations of the workers knowing fully well that there is no possibility for these expectations to be met.
The Opposition cannot have it both ways. It cannot tell the country that the Budget is tight and that we run a risk in not meeting our targets while at the same time asking us to find $30 billion more. That extra $30 billion can only realistically come from more taxes or more borrowings as there is not surplus from which to pay it. At the same time the Opposition has told the country that tax payers are “maxed out” and cannot or should not be taxed anymore. They have even issued a veiled threat about the matter. They have also told the country of the heavy debt burden we face.
How then are we to finance the extra $30 billion? If we cannot borrow and we cannot tax anymore and we have no surplus, then country must ask the question of the Opposition: Is this simply politics or is it a serious debate to find answers to the country’s problems.
The Opposition Leader’s reference to a five-year wage freeze is misleading.
A simple reading of the IMF document would inform the Opposition Leader
that her claim of a wage freeze for 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 was wrong. The IMF agreement clearly states:
“The government is committed to maintaining the current public service wage freeze on salary increases into FY 2011/2012, while it develops a comprehensive reform of the public sector”.
Mr. Speaker, this represents a 3-year wage freeze inclusive of the fiscal year just ended – 2009/10.
I again call upon the public sector workers not to be influenced by political rhetoric, but to understand the situation that faces the country and to play their part in putting Jamaica first on a stable financial path for the future.
3. The Stand-by Agreement vs. The Extended Fund Facility
The discussion about the Government opting for the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) as against the Stand-by Agreement (SBA) is largely a non-issue but must be addressed before it becomes a distraction. Sparked by the comments of the Opposition Leader, the public debate has started.
Let me just make a clear statement on the matter.
The IMF Stand-by Agreement, is usually for 24 months but it can, and is often extended for a longer period (up to 36 months). It is usually designed for short term balance of payments problems. Repayment of the borrowed funds under the SBA is usually due within 3-5 years of disbursement. The SBA is quite flexible in terms of the amount borrowed and timing of disbursements. The amount can be above normal access (200 per cent of quota) and can be front loaded.
The IMF Extended Fund Facility was established to enable borrowing countries to overcome balance of payments problems that stem largely from structural problems and require a longer period of adjustment than is possible under the Stand-by Agreement. The EFF is typically for 3 years.
Jamaica opted for an SBA because the balance of payments outlook identified a clear need for external support over two fiscal years. Beyond that period, the likelihood was for stabilization in the external accounts once the initial high-risk period had passed. The initial consideration in approaching the IMF was to establish a line of credit in the event that the recovery in the world economy was protracted and capital inflows declined sharply.
Given the focus on the two year implementation period, there was no compelling reason to stretch the precautionary IMF support to span three years with no increase in the amount available. The reform programme, which is represented in the consolidated matrix and is integral to multilateral support, was also concentrated over the next 2 fiscal years. These were policy based loans, secured on concessional terms with long maturities.
It was important to the success of the reforms and the support of the other multilaterals that they be front-loaded so that the benefits from the reforms of tax administration, fiscal management and public sector restructuring could begin to contribute to the new paradigm of fiscal responsibility as early as possible. These benefits could be secured under an SBA and
involved a shorter IMF programme, heavily front loaded funding and a shorter repayment period.
It is baffling that the Opposition Leader has now raised this issue after the IMF negotiations have been extensively discussed and debated in this very House over the past several months and the Opposition Spokesman on Finance did not find it necessary to question the choice of a Stand-by Agreement. How Come?
4. Social Safety Net
Mr. Speaker, never before in our history have we seen these overwhelming levels of support for the Social Safety Net. It is no wonder therefore, why the Opposition Leader was unable to criticize this government’s impressive Social Safety Net Programme.
And while I need not elaborate on the unprecedented support we have extended to the Social Safety Net, there are a few things I wish to reiterate.
. The PATH Programme
Mr. Speaker, we have managed to expand the PATH Programme by an additional 114,000 persons. It is anticipated that a further 18,000 beneficiaries are to be registered in 2010/11 for a total of over 360,000 people. This represents a 58% increase in the number of PATH beneficiaries since this administration came to office.
The Member of Parliament has written that the amount allocated in the various categories is a “measly” sum. Let me point out that since taking office this Government has not only increased the number of beneficiaries, but we have also increased the amount to each beneficiaries. The Minister has now proposed substantial additional increases which are to be considered by Cabinet next week. The increased budgetary allocation already anticipates this.
Mr. Speaker, these increases will be significant and go a far way in enhancing the Social Safety Net at a time when this support is most needed. The increases will be announced in due course and will take effect on June 1 of this year.
Mr. Speaker, I need not repeat the high level of commitment shown by this Government despite the budgetary constraints for education (Cost-Sharing and School Feeding), health, the CDF and the lifting of the income tax threshold.
C. OPPOSITION SPOKESMAN ON FINANCE
1. Presentation of the Budget
Let me start with the shrill bawling of the Opposition Spokesman on Finance that the Budget was presented using information in the first Supplementary Estimates (as opposed to the second) for comparative purposes.
Mr. Speaker, while I regret that due to time constraints, we were unable to present the second Supplementary Estimates to facilitate the convenience of ease of comparison, the Opposition Spokesman on Finance, has repeated with righteous indignation that he is unable to make the comparison unless he pulls out the publication showing the second Supplementary Estimates.
I have already stated that having tabled the second Supplementary Estimates
on March 16, (due to JDX data) time between that and the tabling of the new Estimates did not allow for the updated information to be included in the new publication.
Well, Mr. Speaker, despite his protests, the Opposition Spokesman is well aware that circumstances affected the budgetary processes in the same way for quite a few years under his watch. On those occasions I did not make an issue of it, I simply pulled out my supplementary publication and dutifully did my comparisons.
In 2000/01 despite having first Supplementary Estimates, it was the approved budget from the previous year that was shown for comparisons with the new Estimates. And in 2002/2003 and 2004/05 there were first and second Supplementary Estimates, but it was the first Supplementary Estimates that was shown for comparison with the new Budget.
I repeat once again that with the exception of the debt exchange and some tidying up, there were no major deviations from the first Supplementary Estimates.
I can only conclude that the Opposition Spokesman on Finance was short on items to criticize so he had to expose himself in this way.
2. Macroeconomic Framework
Mr. Speaker, this year’s Budget has been presented after extensive negotiations with the IMF and our other multilaterals, negotiations which include our technical persons at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, the Planning Institute of Jamaica and the Bank of Jamaica. So how come Dr. Davies can say that there is no macroeconomic framework?
I totally refute the irresponsible claim by Dr. Davies. The IMF programme is available for all to see and I challenge Dr. Davies to say which Budget presentation has outlined a detailed macroeconomic programme as this one.
3. Deficit Out-turn against Projection
Mr Speaker, the central line of attack by the Opposition is that “the Budget is not credible”. The arguments used to support their positions are, inter alia:
the data are confused and not clear the 2009/10 Budget had to be revised several times with several tax packages several targets were missed lack of economic framework
I wish to state that the data is not confusing.
Maybe some who are using the data are themselves confused – as they try to use the data to confuse others!
Indeed, many of the critics have a vested interest in sowing seeds of confusion.
It is important to note that most of the critics and commentators have avoided discussion about the broad stable macro-economic environment. This was achieved in a very difficult, and unprecedented, global environment. The very unstable domestic and global environment made it extremely difficult to project accurately.
Mr. Speaker, no one should be allowed to ignore the fact that the fundamentals of our macroeconomic variables are pointed in the right direction. The dollar is stable and appreciating ($89.08 to US$1 yesterday). Interest rates are set to fall, the NIR and gross reserves covers 17 weeks of imports and inflation is moderate.
Many who now talk loudest about the accuracy and credibility of projections dealing with debt and deficits had their difficulty during their time; times that were relatively stable globally.
In 1996/97 a fiscal surplus of 0.8% was projected, the outturn was a fiscal deficit of 6.1%. This represented a deviation of 7% of GDP or 860% of the missed target! In 1997/98, a fiscal deficit of 2% was targeted, -out-turn was a deficit of 7.5%. This deviation represented 6% of GDP or 273% of the missed target! Similarly the fiscal balance targets of 2002/03 and 2005/06 were exceeded by over 150%.
Mr. Speaker, all these missed occurred when there was no crisis in the world economy.
Mr Speaker, the fact is very few countries, corporate or International institutions were able to escape having to change their projections during 2008-2009 and to make major adjustments as the depth and extent of the global crisis unfolded. Many countries, including developed ones, not only missed their projections, but many had to put forward revised Budgets during the year.
Some countries found themselves in deep crisis (examples: Greece, Ireland, Iceland and Latvia). In Jamaica, while our revenue and deficit targets were off, our growth was in line with projections, our inflation rate was in line with forecast, interest rate moved down as we planned. The exchange rate was stable. Foreign exchange was available. We held our own.
4. Falling Interest Rates
We undertook the JDX to treat with the unsustainably high debt servicing costs, through the lowering of interest rates and the extension of maturities on government domestic debt instruments. BOJ benchmark interest rates are now at the lowest levels they have been in 24 years.
I quote Dr. Davies: “At present inflation is running at over 13%. At the same time the interest on government instruments is between 10% and 12%. Simply put, after tax, the real interest rate is in the range of 7-9%. Is it reasonable to expect that investors will continue being irrational by accepting negative interest rates?”
May I state clearly, Dr. Davies must do better than that! When inflation was
13% last year, the average rate paid on Government Paper was 17%. Post-JDX, this has fallen to 10-12% but inflation projections for this year is 7
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Duncan, Lesley
Lesley Duncan
Born on 12 August 1943, Lesley Duncan was an English singer-songwriter, best known for her work during the Seventies. At 19, while working in a London coffee bar, she and her brother were placed on weekly retainers by a music publisher. Within a year Duncan had signed her first recording contract with EMI, and appeared in the film 'What a Crazy World'. Considered one of Britain's first female singer-songwriters, her songs included 'Everything Changes' and 'Sing Children Sing', and the song for which she is best known, 'Love Song'. Despite critical acclaim, Duncan's multiple solo albums failed to achieve commercial success.
In addition to writing and singing her own material, Duncan was in wide demand as a session singer in the mid to late Sixties, most notably working with Dusty Springfield from 1964 to 1972, a favour Springfield returned by performing backing vocals for several Duncan recordings, and with Elton John on several occasions. She also co-wrote three songs with Scott Walker for The Walker Brothers in addition to providing backing vocals for them. Duncan famously contributed backing vocals to one of the top selling albums of all time, Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side of the Moon'.
In 1979, Lesley Duncan re-recorded 'Sing Children Sing' with Pete Townsend, Phil Lynott, Madelaine Bell, Joe Brown, Vicky Brown, Paddy Bush and Kate Bush as a charity single for the United Nations' International Year of the Child. This single has become a bit of a collector's item for Kate Bush fans.
In 1997, Duncan moved with her family to the Isle of Mull, Scotland, where most residents came to know her as a cheerful gardener and knew nothing of her previous life in the music industry. By all accounts content to lead a more private, family-oriented life in her later years, Lesley (Duncan) Cox died on 12 March 2010 of cerebrovascular disease following an extended illness.
Lesley Duncan. Wikipedia, retrieved 18 October 2014
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The Martian is an odd book to review. I’m giving it three stars but it could be two or four, depending on what you want from a novel about an astronaut stranded on Mars. The novel does exactly what it sets out to do, the format is laid out very clearly early on, and the plot all comes together very nicely at the end.
The novel tells the story of an astronaut stranded on Mars when the third science expedition to land on Mars is unexpectedly forced to return home due to dangerous weather conditions (a sandstorm) that might damage their habitat or their return vehicle. Team botanist Mark Watney is thought dead and so his fellow astronauts leave him behind. Luckily he has their habitat and equipment from the curtailed mission, plus the can-do personality to improvise with this equipment. Weir thus sets up the means for both his survival and a potential rescue.
The format of the novel is, well, for want of a better description – a science lesson. Watney is confronted by a series of science problems – how to grow food, how to communicate with NASA on Earth, for example, and his first person log entries show him doing the calculations, applying the scientific principles, encountering unexpected consequences, before ultimately solving the problem. This format is repeated many times through the novel, right down to (sometimes) explaining the mathematical calculations required.
The characterisation of Watney is of a broadly likeable scientist with a can-do attitude. Probably the perfect candidate for the position in real life, but I found his wisecracks, developing love for the 70s tv and disco music left behind by his colleagues, to be all surface. There was no depth to his personality – no history, no memories of family, girlfriend, old pets.
The book isn’t just a series of Watney’s log entries. We also have narrative interludes with the NASA technicians back on Earth and the crewmates on their long return journey to Earth. There isn’t much characterisation here too: each one is similarly flippant and occasionally sarcastic (though not as flippant as Watney).
I’m a big fan of tales of early spaceflight, particularly the exploration of the solar system, Stephen Baxter’s Voyage is a favourite hard SF guilty pleasure, even though my tastes usually run more towards the literary side of SF. The story of Watney’s survival (or otherwise) is well put together and includes all of the required elements of peril, derring-do and despair. This is NASA and Earth only a few years into the future, when Martian exploration is developing in the same way that Apollo explored the moon. The technology is recognisable, with the addition of the ion drive that has powered them (and two earlier missions) to Mars.
So why don’t I really know if I like it? Well I enjoyed the plot and it is a convincing description of quite how dangerous and inhospitable Mars is, and Watney’s wiseass personality gives the novel enough of a sense of fun that it makes for a good beach book, or other distraction.
I personally found the long passages where Watney deduces a solution and then explains it to be digressive, skippable, and lacking in excitement. But then I’m a literature graduate. I’m not looking for the poetry of Martian solitude or anything like that, but equally some of the science in these digressions passes me by, and so much of it piled on top of more descriptive science seems to diminish my respect for Watney (and the author)’s inventiveness. He becomes a science bore somewhere around the middle of the book and I only began to like him again as we neared the climax and there were multiple elements at stake beyond simple survival in a hostile environment.
But I’m not sure I’m really the target audience for the book. I’m not anti-science or anything foolish like that, but this is clearly a book written for those who love the ingenious deduction of the Mythbusters TV show, or the Discovery channel, and there’s nothing wrong with that.
That isn’t necessarily a complaint. What I am saying is that I am not the book’s target audience, yet I enjoyed it on an aiport thriller, beach-read level. If you like the ingenuity of science, love Mythbusters and want to understand the science and logic of both the problems and the solutions necessary to survive in the ultimate hostile environment then this could be the book about Mars for you. It could stoke the love of science in kids and teenagers and it should work well for those who love the days when science fiction meant fiction about science.
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Jonathan Wuest grew up most of his first 16 years in Japan and regards both Switzerland and Japan his home.
After returning to Switzerland and finishing his Baccalaureate, he went to Lucerne with the intention of studying illustration. But instead he first got in touch with animation and got so hooked that he continued studying at the Hochschule Luzern with Animation Major.
He got his Bachelor Degrees in 2011. The Master Degrees followed in 2014.
He continues creating his own films and other work, for which he took the pseudonym of Jotha. It refers to the proverbial usage of the Greek letter Iota as „something small“ and stands for all the small things that are easily overlooked but makes a difference with their presence.
Besides his artistic work he also occasionally works as a Japanese-German-English interpreter and translater. He had the opportunity to work with Youichirou Kakitani and Hirokazu Koreeda.
He currently lives in Baden.
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The importance of independent certification and competency in fire performance technical assessments
The reliability of engineering assessments on fire performance in the construction industry has come under scrutiny recently, with the events of the Grenfell tragedy and the Bolton student accommodation fire still fresh in the mind. Here, Simon Ince discusses why assessment reports are both necessary and vital to the fire safety industry, and highlights the need for quality, competent justification when carrying them out.
“You can’t test everything!”
This statement might sound like lunacy when talking about products that have a fire safety performance requirement. However, it is often a reality, and where the same product has multiple variations such as, diameter, thickness, weight or even colour, the variation permutations could be almost endless and impractical to test. For example, if a decorative vinyl coated wallpaper comes in three different weights, and has three different patterns, in three different colours, the number of different variations to test would be 27. Add three different shades of the three colours and the number of variables increases to 54. Add in to that equation the three EN 13823 fire test samples that need to be burned, to provide a valid test result for each permutation, plus the minimum of 18 small scale EN 11925 flame application tests per permutation which are also required, and the number of individual tests would be in excess of 1,000. It would become prohibitive for manufacturers to test all their variations.
With this in mind, there has to be a way of range assessing products to provide a test regime that will cover the fire performance of all variations. Within Harmonised European standards for products (where they exist) there is guidance on range assessment; and there is also European guidance on providing extended application assessments for fire resistant and reaction to fire products and systems.
However, standalone engineering assessments do have to be used in some instances to allow manufacturers to limit their test commitments, whilst still offering a high level of assurance that the full scope of variations will perform the same way in a test and gain the same fire test classification.
Assessments are also used to justify variations that occur on site which may have some changes from the ‘as tested’ specification. For example, fire resisting glazing can be produced in larger sizes than can be tested on a fire test rig. So, in an end use application, an engineering assessment has to be made that the increase in size will not significantly affect the fire performance of the glazed screen.
It is important to note that assessments should never be used to avoid testing. Engineering judgements should be based on test data and completed by experts, using sound engineering principles. If there is test evidence for the most onerous design a judgement can be made to cover those deemed to be less onerous designs.
“The immediate suggestion from government was to ban all assessments and test everything, though it was quickly pointed out that this was simply unfeasible.”
Unfortunately, this has not always been the case, and the validity and reliability of assessments has come into question following building fires, where assessed products and systems have failed.
Indeed, assessments are something that the Government (via the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government) has expressed concerns about following the Grenfell tragedy. The immediate suggestion from government was to ban all assessments and test everything, though it was quickly pointed out that this was simply unfeasible. There is not sufficient test lab capacity to do so, it would prevent thousands of products from being available for use and delay new products from entering the market; increasing costs for the entire supply chain.
Primary test evidence should be the ultimate in assurance – what was tested is exactly the same as what is going into the building. However, that isn’t going to happen for every specification of every product.
Defining a reliable assessment
One way in which the end user can have confidence in an assessment is where a product has been certificated through a third party certification scheme. Accredited Certification Bodies complete independent conformity assessments on products to provide confidence in that product or a system’s fire performance.
The end scope of certification will be formulated against recognised normative performance standards and determined by assessments which are underpinned by the actual tests completed and the specified extended application rules. The certification body will also have competent engineers with experience of the products being certificated, who will have to prove their competence to UKAS as part of their accreditation audits (as defined in ISO/IEC 17065, Conformity Assessment – requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services).
Where third party certification and extended application guidance cannot be followed, then the process of assessment is potentially less structured and can potentially offer less assurance. What elements are therefore required to offer good assurance?
The independence and competence of the organisation completing the assessment is paramount. The use of accredited certification bodies is normally deemed to be an assurance of the independence and competence of the assessment author. Indeed Building Regulations state:
‘Tests and assessments should be carried out by organisations with the necessary expertise. For example, organisations listed as “notified bodies” in accordance with the European Construction Products Regulation or laboratories accredited by UKAS for the relevant test standard can be assumed to have the necessary expertise.’ Amendments published in December 2018 – The Building Regulations 2010
The assurance being that a certification body will:
Have professional indemnity insurance to cover assessment activities
Operate a quality assurance management system (e.g. ISO 9001)
Within such a management system, there should be defined procedures for completing assessments, as well as a matrix of competences of those completing the assessments, with justifications for the sign off of assessors/engineers ability to complete the work. This matrix will take account of experience, qualifications and CPD records, to identify their current best practice knowledge.
In addition, assessors/engineers will follow existing best practice guidance, such as the Passive Fire Protection Forum (PFPF) Guide to undertaking technical assessments of the fire performance of construction products based on fire test evidence -2019 – Industry Standard Procedure.
Good assessment reports should include:
Supporting evidence, such as primary test evidence in full. If permission by the test sponsor has been provided, the assessment report should include the full test reports. If the sponsor wishes to withhold the full test report, the test reference numbers must be included. Primary evidence should be the basis for the assessment judgement and not secondary evidence.
Secondary evidence, such as test evidence for similar systems, indicative tests or standard performance data from codes or standards. All data and evidence used to make an assessment should be fully referenced within the report.
The report should be specific to the product as supplied and identified by the manufacturer, including all product/range /brand names.
The details of the applicant (company requesting the assessment) should be included and why the assessment has been requested.
The assessor must highlight how they have formulated their opinion and provide a clear justification for their decision. That decision should be reviewed and signed off by another member of the assessment body.
The report should state the test standard, against which the assessment has been carried out.
A validity statement; stating the report may be superseded by primary test evidence if it becomes available. If the assessment isn’t for a specific project, the report should have a time limitation imposed – usually of around five years.
Assessment reports are an essential part of the supply chain of products with a fire performance requirement, and when done correctly should offer credible assurance of fire performance.
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The Real Reason for the Decline of Comics
Posted June 27, 2008 in 2008/06, Topic, Wertham & Censoring, Why Comics Declined, z Archive and tagged comic code, wertham
When I reviewed Michelle Nolan’s recent book, “Love on the Racks”, I mentioned that I sometimes had trouble keeping track of the numbers that she would cite to illustrate the ups and downs of romance comics. I therefore resolved to try to make a graphic presentation. I used the data collected by Dan Stevenson found in “All the Romance Comics Ever Published (?)”. As I previously described, what I have done was followed the time during which each romance title appeared and counted up the number of titles that could be expected to be out each month. Bimonthlies were treated as being out in the in-between months (it is not an unreasonable assumption that they would actually stayed on the racks for a couple of months).
Tracking the number of titles provides an indirect indication of the popularity of the romance genre over time. After all if a title sells well enough a publisher is likely to introduce a new one in the same genre, while if sales are poor the title is likely to be cancelled. Thus in such a free market the number of titles is a fair reflection of the popularity of romance comics. There is one important caveat to this statement and that has to do with response time. With comic books it took one to two months to prepare the art, a month for the printing, and another month for the distribution. Comic books were released on assignment and profits were based on the comics actually sold. The publisher would not know how well a particular issue sold for at least a couple of months, if not more. This means that by the time the first indications reached a publisher of how successful a new title was there already may have been as many as four issues released (assuming it is a monthly). Further a publisher might want to give a new title a chance to gain its audience so even further issues might be issued before a poorly selling title might be cancelled.
Romance Titles over Time
The lag between release of a new title and the cancellation if it sold poorly is the explanation for the love glut. I previously showed the graph just for the glut itself but the above chart for the entire history of romance comics puts it into a better perspective. The rapidness of the ascent, the height achieved, and the quickness of the decline are unmatched in any other period. Probably unmatched by any other comic book genre as well.
As interesting and distinct as the love glut is revealed in this graph, there are other features that call for explanation. Initially I thought to divide up the chart into three distinct periods. The first period would begin with the love glut and last until early in 1957. The ending for the second period is not as distinct but could be placed between 1963 and early 1965. The final period lasted until late 1977 when the romance genre disappeared. The two small blips (1979/80 and 1982/83) are nothing more then failed revival attempts.
Romance Titles for All Publishers
Different colors are used for the graphs of the individual publishers
I also plotted the number of romance titles for each publisher. Now the reader should not strain themselves trying to understand the ups and downs of the individual publishers. Even with a much larger image then the one I provide above I could never truly distinguish what was going on. This chart does reveal some interesting features. One is how distinct the love glut was even when broken down into the individual publishers. This is because of overzealous actions of four in particular (Timely, Fox, Fawcett and Quality) who combined contributed to about two thirds of the love glut.
Although part of the chart is pure confusion it becomes more understandable from 1957 on. Initially there were a lot of different publishers pursuing the romance comic market but after 1957 their number became drastically reduced. For much of the ending period there were only two or three publishers of romance comics. I will be returning to phenomena below where I will present another way of examining it.
Perhaps the most unusual feature of the chart is the dominance of one publisher from 1957 on. This publisher released romance titles at levels that was only exceeded by Timely, Fox, Fawcett and Quality during the love glut and at one point (1963) was only surpassed by Timely’s peak. Who was the successful publisher? Well it was Charlton. In a free market the number of romance title was supposed to reflect their popularity. Does this mean during the later period Charlton love comics became the most popular of the genre even more successful then any other publisher throughout the history of the romance comics? Not really. Charlton was unique among the romance publishers in that they printed their own comics as well. Charlton would actual save money by keeping the print press continually running. Therefore the company had an incentive to publish comics that had low profits providing they were not actually losing money. Unfortunately that means Charlton is not running under quite the same version of the free market that the other publishers who would be less willing to put effort into titles that produced low profit. Therefore Charlton distorts the picture provided by the first chart.
Romance Titles by Charlton and All Other Publishers
Charlton in red, all other publishers in blue
To judge how Charlton was distorting the data, I graphed Charlton separately from all other publishers. This graph shows that what I originally thought was a middle period was actually due to affects of one publisher, Charlton. It might be interesting to determine the meaning of Charlton’s downturn from 1963 to 1965 but that explanation would only enlighten Charlton’s history not to the history of romance comics in general. Therefore I now divide the history of love comics into two periods; an early or flourishing period and a final or waning period. The transition between the two periods is very sharp and that feature is unchanged whether the Charlton data is included or not.
The early period begins with the love glut and last until early in 1957. This is the heyday of romance comics. I would love to call it their golden age but that would only cause confusion as that term is often used among comics in general for an earlier period. It certainly was a good period for publishers of romance comics. Although we can see a lot of fluctuations in the number of titles there were about 50 toward the end of the prime period which is a respectable number for any genre. There are features in this period I would like to understand in particular the two mini-peaks that occurred after the love glut. Were they a similar, but more reduced, version of a phenomenon like the love glut? That is could they have been caused by publishers trying to cash into the popularity of romance comics, albeit with more caution then previously? Or was the popularity of romance comics at that time being influenced by something else as for example the general state of the economy (the trickle down effect)? At this time I have not drawn any conclusions on the matter but the subject deserves more investigation.
Romance Publishers and Titles
Number of romance publishers in blue, compared with a scaled version of the number of romance titles in red
When I charted the romance titles for each publisher (the second graph) there seemed to be a decline in the number of publishers at approximately the end of the flourishing period. Because that graph was much too confusing to make out the details I decided to chart the number of romance publishers which is shown just above. To help relate the variations in romance publishers to that of romance titles I included the romance titles graph scaled to approximately fit the chart of the romance publishers during the early period. As can be seen there is some good correspondence between the two charts. In particular both graphs show a rapid decline at the end of the flourishing period which terminates at the same February 1957 date. This is not too surprising because a free market affects both the number of publishers as well as the number of titles. Note however that when the number of romance titles was scaled to match the number of publishers during the flourishing period, there are proportionally more titles then publishers during the waning period. One explanation for this divergence is that those publishers who continued to do romance comics were able to increase the number of romance titles they released because of the decrease in the number of competing romance publishers. However remembering how Charlton’s desire to keep their presses running had distorted the romance title graph during the waning period I decided to compare the two graphs with Charlton removed.
Romance Publishers and Titles Excluding Charlton
Once Charlton is removed from the picture, the graphs of the number of romance publishers and the scaled version of the number of titles has become remarkably similar. Thus the number of romance publishers and the number of love titles they released both seem to be subject to a free market and both are good indicators of the popularity of love comics.
Either of the charts, including or excluding Charlton, says pretty much the same thing. In the discussion below I will be using the graphs that include Charlton. The most interesting thing about the early period is the rapid decline that ended it. From a local high of 23 romance publishers with 70 titles at June 1954 the number of publishers steadily declined until February 1957 when there were only 7 romance publishers with a total of 29 titles. While the decline in romance publisher was continuous, the decline in titles hovered around the 50 titles mark for much of this period.
It was not just romance, instead there was a decline in comics of all genre at approximately this same time. I have heard two explanations for this. One is that the blame falls on the Comic Code. The idea being that with the heavy censuring of the comic code the quality of the stories declines and many readers lost interest and stopped buying comics. The problem with this explanation is that the Comic Code stamp started appearing on comics on or about March 1955. However the rapid decline had actually started many months before.
Another explanation advanced for the decline of comics of all genres is the rise of televisions. I have two problems with this explanation. One is this presumes that entertainment is a zero sum game. That is the audience for television could not grow without taking readership away from comics. I am not convinced that is true. Secondly the American public did not suddenly buy televisions. TV’s began to appear in the late ’40s however the public’s response was not immediate but was spread out over many years. The end of the prime period occurs over much too short a time to be due to the increased dominance of televisions. So I am unsatisfied with this explanation as well.
Is there any other candidate for the decline that started after June 1954? Well actually there was. June 1954 was the peak but that meant the actual first decline started in July. The dates I have been using are cover dates, which are actually a couple of months later then the true colander date of their release. So the first decline was really in May. April 23 and 23 marked the dates for the Kefauver Senate hearings about the supposed effect of comic books on the youth of America. But the Senate hearings did not come out of the blue; they were part of the response to the public outcry brought on by the book “Seduction of the Innocents” of Dr. Frederick Wertham. There were anti-comic sentiments prior to Wertham’s book, as shown in the recent book “The Ten Cent Plague” by David Hajdu. In fact Wertham had played a part in the earlier anti-comic feelings as well. But using his status as an expert (and without any real scientific evidence) Wertham and his book incited a reaction against comic books greater then ever seen before. As I said his book led to the Kefauver Senate hearings but it had an even more immediate result. There were newsstands and other sellers of comic books that began to refuse comics they considered objectionable. This decrease in sales in turn lead to the failure of the distributor Leading News which in turn lead to the decline of some comic publishers most importantly EC. A later result was the creation of the Comic Code Authority which only made matters worse. All of this started with “Seduction of the Innocent” so the ultimate case of the collapse of comic books can be traced to one supposed expert Dr. Frederick Wertham.
But what if there was no Wertham and “Seduction of the Innocents”? Well such questions can never be answered with complete assurance. Anti-comic sentiments did exist and there were other public figures to promote them. If the previous history of comic criticism was any example then there is no reason to believe that the publishers would ever been faced with much difficulty. What seemed to be needed to bring anti-comic feelings to a significant level was some spokesman like Wirtham. There is no way of knowing whether without Wirtham some other spokesman would have arisen. But it would seem that without Wirtham at least the timing would have been altered and history would have played out differently. How different cannot be guessed.
Another question is that if comics were a free market system, why did not the publishers remaining during the waning period just increase their number of romance titles to bring the number of titles up to levels more closely approximately that of the flourishing period? The answer to that is that not all publishers and their comic titles are alike. This should not be surprising as even today collectors tend to focus on particular comics. Readers were not satisfied to read any comic on the racks but each had their own favorite titles and publishers. When particular publishers disappeared their fans were less satisfied with what remained and less likely to switch to another publisher. The drop in story quality with the Comic Code did not help matters either.
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With diploma, comedian graduates to educator
Kim Jong-seok
After nine years of entertaining children, comedian Kim Jong-seok, 56, who for 19 years has played the dad on the children’s television program “Ding-dong-daeng Kindergarten,” will receive his doctoral degree in pedagogy from Sungkyunkwan University on March 25.
At Taepyeongro Press Center, Seoul, on Feb. 15, Kim briefed reporters about his dissertation, titled “The Effects of Parents’ Playful and Efficient Rearing of Children on Children’s Playfulness.”
Like the veteran MC of children’s television that he is, Kim said he found in his research that “the amount of time a father spends with his child is directly proportional to the child’s creativity, intelligence and stamina.”
“Fathers are responsible for 70 percent of a child’s problems,” he said, and advised fathers to “play with children more rather than just let them inherit property and financial assets.”
“To a child, the world’s best amusement park is a dad,” Kim said. “So lift them up, arm-wrestle them and play with them.”
It wasn’t easy for Kim to finish his dissertation. Before he could begin writing it, he had to pass an examination but since he was so busy with his television work, he failed the test 10 times before he finally passed. While doing his research, he said he discovered that there were not many Korean-language studies on the subject of parent-child play. Although there were materials in English, they proved too difficult for him to understand.
People who knew that Kim was juggling TV appearances, lectures and academics praised his sincerity, but others who did not know him doubted whether a celebrity could study “properly.”
Kim said he cried twice while writing his dissertation. The first time was when he was writing a paper about children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder. The second was when his dissertation was finally approved after a five-month screening process late last year. Kim said he is hoping to educate students using both theory and experience. Since 2006, Kim has taught early childhood education at Seojeong College University.
He added: “I want to help create a world where there are no fathers who play with their children just on Children’s Day.”
On that account he suggested that fathers create “play holidays” two or three times every month when the father gets to play with their child all day. He believes this will decrease the number of problematic children.
By Lee Han-gil [enational@joongang.co.kr]
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Doing it by the book, yet still drowned out
In Ji-yeon thought she had everything planned out.
A second-year law student and a North Korean human rights activist, In had reached out to student organizations and applied for and received approval to use Seoul Plaza in the city center.
Her goal was to stage a cultural festival there on Aug. 20, with a photo exhibition and film screenings, to raise awareness of the dire human rights situation in North Korea.
But then the liberals came and ruined her party.
At around 9 p.m. that day, roughly 4,000 people poured into In’s festival. They were opposition politicians and protesters who had finished their own rally, dubbed “Demonstration for Hope,” at Namdaemun to protest the Hanjin layoffs and other labor issues.
“Seoul Plaza on that day was a place where we could feel how difficult it is to voice concerns about human rights in North Korea,” In, 38, said.
Although In had official approval to use Seoul Plaza, the liberal protesters also wanted to be there, too, which was illegal.
But they entered the plaza anyway and occupied the stage where a documentary, “Kimjongilia,” was being shown, highlighting the human rights violations in North Korea.
The liberal and labor demonstrators used microphones and turned on speakers on the stage, starting their rally and drowning out In’s event. Five opposition party representatives in the National Assembly also gave speeches. Policemen couldn’t block the massive number of the new protestors.
“How can liberal civil rights organizations that advocate for the minority ignore the human rights abuse of the North Korean people?” In said.
In said that opposition lawmakers knew that her event was taking place but decided to illegally go anyway.
“A few days ago, DP Representative Chung Dong-young called me to ask that we finish our festival earlier than scheduled so that they could use the plaza.”
In’s North Korean human rights festival ended at around 11 p.m., when someone cut the electricity. In says she suspects the liberal protestors are behind the blackout.
“I’m thinking of going to the police,” In said. “But at the time, the police couldn’t protect our legal festival from the protestors and were just watching the illegal demonstrators. They even told us, ‘Please finish your festival as soon as possible for your safety.’?”
But In said she would continue her efforts to improve human rights in the North.
“I will hold a seminar to write a thesis on international law about North Korea’s human rights,” In said. “I’m also mulling if I could stage this kind of festival regularly.”
By Kim Hyo-eun, Jung Won-yeob [heejin@joongang.co.kr]
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Home / Shop / Sport / At The End of The Day
Paul Byrnes
At The End of The Day, is about retiring from the national or international stage in sport. It’s about dealing with the challenges, filling the void and moving on. It’s the story of fourteen of Ireland’s greatest ever sportspeople who’ve retired in recent years including Henry Shefflin, AP McCoy and Kenny Egan. It’s an honest and moving account of their final days be it on the pitch, on the track, or in the ring. We also hear about their greatest day and their darkest hours. We find out what they’re doing now and how they’ve coped with life after sport.
At The End of The Day quantity
SKU: HBK107 Category: Sport
I always knew retirement would come knocking on my door someday, but when you’re a footballer, you just think you’re invincible. You don’t think about life after sport.– Damien Duff
It is hard for sportspeople to retire. You just never want to let go. – Sonia O’Sullivan
When you’re playing rugby you’re very much in the moment, so you don’t really ever think about life after sport. – Gordon D’Arcy
Paul Byrnes is an Executive Editor with RTÉ Television Sport. He was the Series Editor of The Sunday Game from 2004 to 2016.
He’s also been Editor of RTÉ’s Rugby coverage and has worked on many of the world’s biggest sporting events. He was Acting Deputy Head of Television Sport in 2013.
He’s worked on The Late Late Show and numerous other programmes in RTÉ. He was on the team that won an IFTA in 2004 for best sports documentary ‘Final Words.’
Paul is From Oranmore in County Galway and this is his first book.
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Share this Story: U.S. Capitol on lockdown as pro-Trump protesters breach barricades
U.S. Capitol on lockdown as pro-Trump protesters breach barricades
The Senate and the House, which were weighing objections to Biden's victory, abruptly and unexpectedly recessed
Jan 07, 2021 • 1 week ago • 13 minute read
A protester holds a Trump flag inside the US Capitol Building near the Senate Chamber on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images
WASHINGTON — Two top aides to first lady Melania Trump resigned on Wednesday in the wake of violent riots on Capitol Hill, and more top White House officials were considering resigning, including national security adviser Robert O’Brien and his deputy, Matthew Pottinger, sources familiar with the matter said.
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Stephanie Grisham resigned as chief of staff to the first lady after supporters of President Donald Trump violently occupied the U.S. Capitol in an effort to block Congress from certifying the presidential election results.
“It has been an honour to serve the country in the White House. I am very proud to have been a part of Mrs. Trump’s mission to help children everywhere, and proud of the many accomplishments of this administration,” Grisham said in a statement.
Grisham, who spent a year as White House press secretary before becoming chief of staff to the first lady, did not say whether her resignation was in reaction to the violence in the nation’s capital, but a source familiar with her decision said the violence was the last straw for her.
Stephanie Grisham, who has served as the U.S. first lady’s chief of staff resigned on Wednesday evening, in the wake of violent protests at the Capitol. Photo by Reuters
The White House social secretary, Rickie Niceta, also resigned, as did a deputy White House press secretary, Sarah Matthews, two sources told Reuters.
“As someone who worked in the halls of Congress I was deeply disturbed by what I saw today,” Matthews said in a statement. “I’ll be stepping down from my role, effective immediately. Our nation needs a peaceful transfer of power.”
“I just spoke with Vice President Pence,” O’Brien said in a statement earlier Wednesday, adding, “I am proud to serve with him.”O’Brien was also considering resigning, as was Pottinger, the deputy national security adviser who has been a key voice on China policy within the administration, two sources said.
There was also chatter inside the White House that deputy chief of staff Chris Liddell might resign, a source said.
The White House declined to comment on the resignations.
The resignations come as U.S. Congress members in Washington reconvened to resume the count of electoral votes, after spending hours under lockdown as Capitol police subdued rioting pro-Trump protesters with tear gas and drawn guns, after they stormed the building to force Congress to undo President Donald Trump’s election loss.
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) speaks during a reconvening of a joint session of Congress to certify the Electoral College votes of the 2020 presidential election in the House chamber on January 6, 2021 in Washington, D.C.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the decision to reconvene was made after consultations with other congressional leaders and calls to the Pentagon, Justice Department and Vice President Mike Pence. “We always knew this responsibility would take us into the night. The night may still be long but we are hopeful for a shorter agenda, but our purpose will be accomplished,” she said in a statement.
REPUBLICANS TURN ON TRUMP
The Senate rejected by a 93-6 vote Republican objections to the certification of Biden’s victory in the battleground state of Arizona, ensuring their defeat. The House of Representatives, controlled by Democrats, joined the Senate an hour later, voting 303-121 against the measure.
Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler, who lost her re-election bid in one of two Georgia runoffs on Tuesday that secured Democratic control of the Senate, said she had planned to object to Biden’s certification but had changed her mind after the events of the afternoon. “I cannot now in good conscience object to the certification of these electors,” she said.
After gaveling the House vote, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the two chambers of Congress would resume their joint session to consider election results from other states.
It was not clear how late into the night the sessions would go.
Several House Republicans, after witnessing the violence at the Capitol, have now turned on the president and slammed him for using ‘heated rhetoric’ to incite his supporters.
“There is no question that the president formed the mob, the President incited the mob, the President addressed the mob. He lit the flame,” House of Representatives Republican Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney tweeted.She described the assault as an attempt to prevent Congress from carrying out its constitutional duty to review the results of the 2020 election.
https://twitter.com/Liz_Cheney/status/1346791515889262592
Representative Mike Gallagher, a Republican who supported Trump, called the mayhem “absolute banana republic crap” on Twitter and asked Trump to “call this off”.
Representative James French Hill, who has voted with Trump more than 95 per cent of the time, told CNBC: “The president bears part of the responsibility for the heated rhetoric.”
Former U.S. presidents Barack Obama and George Bush also criticized the riots at the Capitol.“History will rightly remember today’s violence at the Capitol, incited by a sitting president who has continued to baselessly lie about the outcome of a lawful election, as a moment of great dishonour and shame for our nation,” Obama, a Democrat, said in a statement. Bush did not name Trump directly, but stated that he was “appalled by the reckless behaviour of some political leaders.”
We are witnessing absolute banana republic crap in the United States Capitol right now. @realdonaldtrump, you need to call this off. pic.twitter.com/0QGx2PlXFY
— Rep. Mike Gallagher (@RepGallagher) January 6, 2021
Sen. Mitch McConnell and Vice-President Pence have also released statements on the chaos at the Capitol, but their censure targeted the protesters rather than Trump. “We will not bow to lawlessness,” McConnell said in a statement.
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered a citywide curfew starting at 6 p.m. (2300 GMT). National Guard troops, FBI agents and U.S. Secret Service were deployed to help overwhelmed Capitol police. Guard troops and police pushed protesters away from the Capitol after the curfew took effect.
It was the most damaging attack on the iconic building since the British army burned it in 1814, according to the U.S. Capitol Historical Society.
House Sergeant at Arms Paul Irving earlier told House members the building was secured following hours of the riots, during which a protester was fatally shot in the neck. The person, according to media reports, was shot by a law enforcement officer; however law enforcement has stated that it is unclear who shot the person.
A spokeswoman for the FBI has also confirmed that two pipe bombs, found at the Republican National Convention in Washington and at the Democratic National Convention have been rendered safe, although investigation is still ongoing.
Six people were reportedly taken to the hospital with injuries. Three have died, according to Washington DC’s police chief.
Fourteen D.C. officers sustained injuries, authorities said. One officer suffered serious injuries and has been hospitalized. Another received serious facial injuries after being struck with a projectile.
Police have since arrested 52 people in connection with the riots, they added in a statement.
During the last hour of the raging chaos, President-Elect Joe Biden called on Trump to go on national television, defend the U.S. constitution and “demand an end to this siege.”
“I call on this mob to pull back and allow the work of democracy to go forward,” Biden added.
Trump ordered National Guard troops to the U.S. Capitol and told supporters who overwhelmed Capitol Police and stormed the halls of Congress, forcing debate on Biden’s victory in the Electoral College to be suspended, to go home.
“We had an election that was stolen from us,” Trump said in a video he tweeted more than two hours after the mob had breached barricades. “But you have to go home now. We have to have peace, we have to have law and order, we have to respect our great people in law and order.”
Protesters attempt to enter the U.S. Capitol Building on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images
Trump has been condemned for giving a statement urging protesters to go home, while at the same time repeating claims that the election was fraudulent. “I know how you feel,” he told his backers.
“He simply won’t do it. He’s been furious at (Mike) Pence for refusing to do something he doesn’t have power to do and that’s that,” wrote New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman on Twitter.
Trump had pressed Pence to throw out election results in states the president narrowly lost, though Pence has no authority to do so.
Acting U.S. Defence Secretary Chris Miller said earlier on Wednesday that the entire D.C. National Guard had been activated and he was prepared to provide additional support if requested by local authorities.
“We have fully activated the D.C. National Guard to assist federal and local law enforcement as they work to peacefully address the situation,” Miller said.
Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump protest in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, U.S. January 6, 2021. REUTERS/Stephanie Keith ORG XMIT: GDNMEX Photo by Stephanie Keith / Reuters
Police evacuated the House of Representatives and the Senate after protesters marched through the halls of Congress, forcing both chambers to suspend deliberations as they were meeting to certify Biden’s victory in the Nov. 3 election.
One protester occupied the Senate dais and yelled, “Trump won that election.”
Video showed police deploying tear gas inside the building.
Police escorted House of Representatives members from the chamber. The Senate abruptly adjourned and Pence, who had presided over a joint session of Congress, was escorted to safety.
Capitol Police told lawmakers in the House chamber to take gas masks from beneath their seats and prepare to put them on. Officers at the front door of the House chamber had their guns drawn as someone attempted to enter the chamber.
Officers ordered people in the chamber to drop to the floor for their safety.
Crowd chanting “Stop the steal” outside House chamber pic.twitter.com/aAmyp7oCPI
— John Bresnahan (@bresreports) January 6, 2021
The scenes came after Trump addressed thousands of supporters near the White House, repeating baseless claims that the election was stolen from him due to widespread fraud. Election officials of both parties and independent observers have said there was no significant fraud in the contest, which Biden won by more than 7 million votes.
The Department of Homeland Security told The Associated Press that Federal Protective Service and U.S. Secret Service officers were being sent to the Capitol.
.@MittRomney summoned me as lawmakers and press arrived at a secure location
“This is what the president has caused today, this insurrection,” he said w fury in his voice.
— Jonathan Martin (@jmartNYT) January 6, 2021
Weeks have passed since the states completed certifying that Biden, a Democrat, won the election by 306 Electoral College votes to Trump’s 232. Trump’s extraordinary challenges to Biden’s victory have been rejected by courts across the country.
A man shouts as supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, U.S., January 6, 2021. Photo by REUTERS/Leah Millis
A short walk from the rally held by Trump, hundreds of his supporters overturned barricades and clashed with police on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol where Congress was meeting, clambering onto the structures erected for Biden’s inauguration ceremony on Jan. 20 to unfurl Trump flags and gathering on the Capitol steps. Police used teargas and pepper spray on some of the protesters.
#BREAKING: Senators pause Electoral College debate amid Capitol Hill protests.
Aide to Sen. James Lankford: "Protesters are in the building." pic.twitter.com/GNOCrtpAuN
Police hold back supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump as they gather outside the US Capitol’s Rotunda on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images
“You don’t concede when there’s theft involved,” Trump said after taking the stage following a playlist blasted over loudspeakers of power ballads by Elton John and Phil Collins. “Our country has had enough and we will not take it any more.”
Members of the U.S. Capitol Police walk inside the Capitol as supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump protest outside, in Washington, U.S., January 6, 2021. Photo by REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
NEW: Video shared by a Congressman shows Trump protesters assaulting Capitol Police and engaging in a violent protest: https://t.co/G32cbxl6RJ
— Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter) January 6, 2021
Before matters were halted, Pence had opened the proceedings in his constitutional role as president of the Senate. He said in a statement that while he shared the concerns about the “integrity” of the election, it was not correct that he should be able to accept or reject electoral votes unilaterally.
In his remarks at the rally, Trump had repeatedly made clear his frustration with Pence if he didn’t stop Congress from certifying the result.
Trump returned to the White House as some at the rally marched down Pennsylvania Avenue to join the protesters storming the U.S. Capitol grounds.
“Drain the swamp!” protesters chanted. “F**k Joe Biden!”
Members of militia groups and far-right groups, some in body armour, mingled with the crowds, and some government offices buildings were on high alert.
“I’m sheltering in place in my office,” Haley Stevens, a Michigan congresswoman, wrote on Twitter. “The building next door has been evacuated. I can’t believe I have to write this.”
Other members of the men’s group, which espouses white nationalism, gathered at the U.S. Capitol.
Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump protest outside the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, U.S., January 6, 2021. Photo by REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Supporters of President Donald Trump also staged rallies outside statehouses in several cities, including Atlanta, Denver, Phoenix and Salt Lake City that coincided with the storming of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, local news media said.
Protesters swarmed into the Kansas statehouse in Topeka and gathered inside the first floor of the Capitol rotunda, though the rally remained orderly, television station KSNT reported.
There were no immediate reports of violence, despite the flurry of demonstrations by pro-Trump demonstrators echoing his baseless claims that he was robbed of a re-election victory due to voter fraud.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock said on Twitter that he had instructed city agencies to close municipal offices early in Colorado’s state capital “out of an abundance of caution” after about 700 demonstrators gathered at the statehouse downtown.
“My hope is that this situation will be resolved quickly. Pray for our nation,” he tweeted.
A major courthouse complex and two other government buildings in Atlanta, the capital of Georgia, were also ordered closed due to protests near the statehouse.
Trump supporters are gathering outside the Colorado state Capitol in Denver.
Over 200 present for the rally; at least two sets of riot police stationed nearby. pic.twitter.com/r913vFf2u1
— Unicorn Riot (@UR_Ninja) January 6, 2021
Among those whose daily routines were altered were aides to Georgia’s secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, the Republican election official pressured by Trump in a weekend telephone call to “find” enough additional votes for the president to overturn the November victory of President-elect Joe Biden, due to take office in two weeks.
Raffensperger’s spokesman, Walter Jones, said staff left their offices after lunch out of an abundance of caution because of protests. He said Raffensperger was not in the office at the time.
In Salt Lake City, Dana Jones, director of the state Capitol Preservation Board, said she had asked building staff to work from home on Wednesday afternoon on the advice of the Utah Highway Patrol and public safety commissioner, according to the Salt Lake Tribune.
The precaution was taken, the newspaper said, in response to a crowd of about 250 pro-Trump demonstrators who posted signs on the Capitol building that read: “Stop the steal!” and “Trump won!”
A Utah state police spokesman said security had been beefed up at the Capitol, though he said protesters there were “very peaceful,” the Tribune reported. It said one of its photographers was pepper-sprayed by individuals upset that he was documenting their protest.
Several hundred Trump supporters also staged a “Stop the Steal” rally at the Arizona state Capitol in Phoenix, cheering and jeering while exhibiting a guillotine.
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National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons said Trump “incited violence in an attempt to retain power, and any elected leader defending him is violating their oath to the Constitution and rejecting democracy in favor of anarchy…. Vice President Pence, who was evacuated from the Capitol, should seriously consider working with the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment to preserve democracy.”The head of a major U.S. business group urged senior U.S. officials to consider removing Trump from office.
Trump has 14 days remaining in office before President-elect Joe Biden takes office on Jan. 20.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a tweet described the scenes in the U.S. Congress as a “disgrace,” saying the United States stood for democracy around the world and that was it was “vital” now that there should be a peaceful and orderly transfer of power.
In a Tweet posted after protesters stormed the seat of the U.S. legislature, Maas said the violence had been caused by inflammatory rhetoric. “Trump and his supporters must accept the decision of American voters at last and stop trampling on democracy.”
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Home / Miles Kimball / Matthew Sedacca: To a Cigarette Maker, Your Life Is Worth About $10,000
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Since there is one death for every million cigarettes sold (or smoked), a tobacco manufacturer will make about ,000 for every death caused by their products.Illustration by Raxon Rex / FlickrIf you had to put a price on your life, what cash amount do you think it would be? What about 0,000? That was the amount, last June, that a group of kidnappers in Atlanta demanded in exchange for a woman’s life. Not high enough? Well, in a statistical sense, certain government agencies value a human life significantly more. In 2010, for example, both the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration put a price on human life: .1 million (in proposing stricter air pollution regulations) and .9 million (in proposing new cigarette warning labels), respectively. On
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Since there is one death for every million cigarettes sold (or smoked), a tobacco manufacturer will make about $10,000 for every death caused by their products.Illustration by Raxon Rex / Flickr
If you had to put a price on your life, what cash amount do you think it would be? What about $100,000? That was the amount, last June, that a group of kidnappers in Atlanta demanded in exchange for a woman’s life. Not high enough? Well, in a statistical sense, certain government agencies value a human life significantly more. In 2010, for example, both the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration put a price on human life: $9.1 million (in proposing stricter air pollution regulations) and $7.9 million (in proposing new cigarette warning labels), respectively. On its website, the E.P.A. stresses that this figure isn’t like the ransom. “This is not an estimate of how much money any single individual or group would be willing to pay to prevent the certain death of any particular person.”
The estimate is instead what it calls the “value of a statistical life.” How do they calculate that? Well, imagine you and 99,999 people are asked how much you’d be willing to pay to reduce your personal risk of dying in the next year from 1 in 100,000, or 0.001 percent, to something lower. Would you offer anything? Suppose the average response was $100. That would mean that the group would be willing to pay $10 million (100,000 people paying $100) to save “one statistical life.” This is the same logic used by the E.P.A. and the F.D.A. in their calculations.
But unlike government organizations, which use this number as a measurement for how much should be spent to prevent a death, companies in the tobacco industry value people’s lives mostly according to profit, and end up with a figure even smaller than the Atlanta kidnappers’.
We have yet to escape the effects the tobacco industry has had on us.
Reports by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that the tobacco industry spends billions of dollars on advertising, packaging, and manufacturing cigarettes. But after subtracting all the costs to produce cigarettes and convince consumers to light up, the profit margin per smoke is practically a penny. Still, according to political sociologist Gary Fooks, cigarettes are cheap to produce—“the addictive nature of the product and brand loyalty mean there is little need for major product innovation,” he writes—and they sell by the billions per year. Last year, 258 billion smokes were sold in America alone.
A Christmas cigarette ad, with iconic mascot actor “Johnny the Bellboy,” from 1942.Image courtesy Classic Film / Flickr
So for a company like Philip Morris, the leading American cigarette and tobacco company, people’s lives end up being worth just over a thousandth of what the F.D.A.’s value is. On average, one person will die for every 1 million cigarettes smoked. “Cigarette companies make about a penny in profit for every cigarette sold, or about $10,000 for every million cigarettes purchased. Since there is one death for every million cigarettes sold (or smoked), a tobacco manufacturer will make about $10,000 for every death caused by their products. Otherwise put: a cigarette manufacturer will not forgo $10,000 in profit, even if this means the death of one of their customers. The value of a human life to a cigarette manufacturer is therefore about $10,000,” concluded Robert Proctor, a Stanford historian, in a 2013 paper.
The cheap price the tobacco industry puts on human life—an outcome borne of tobacco companies’ failure to recognize their product as an addictive carcinogen harmful to smokers and those inhaling the substance second-hand—has helped lung cancer become “a major source” of disease, death, and health care costs worldwide, according to a 1998 review in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. The estimated costs to society from the effects of smoking are over $300 billion a year in the United States, vastly more than the revenue earned by taxing the tobacco industry, which amounts to nearly $14.3 billion for 2014. In 2015, cancer deaths cost the U.S. $134.8 billion in lost productivity, 27 percent of which was to due lung cancer; and cancer care in general cost the U.S. $147.5 billion, nearly 10 percent of which went to lung cancer treatment. That’s an improvement—in 1996, it was 20 percent, which indicates that treating lung cancer may be becoming more cost-effective.
Two decades ago, smoking was, even in strict economic terms, a net cost to society, but we seem to be diminishing its negative impact. Taxation on cigarettes has continued to increase (on April 1, 2009, the federal tax per pack went from $0.62 to $1.01), and according to the U.S. Surgeon General 2014 report, for every 10 percent hike in the price of cigarettes, smoking decreases by 4 percent. Take New York City. Over a decade after Michael Bloomberg, a former mayor, implemented a hefty increase in the local cigarette tax, smoking rates declined from 22 percent to, in 2014, 14.5 percent. This can eat into the state’s tax revenue budget, but, ultimately, that’s presumably for the better: The decline in tobacco tax gains is a sign that less people are lighting up.
Still, it may be a while until we see death rates from tobacco-caused lung cancer start to go down worldwide. That’s because most of the global tobacco epidemic is still in our future. “Only about 100 million people died from smoking in the 20th century, whereas several times that are likely to die in the present century, even if current rates of smoking fall dramatically,” Proctor wrote. “Cigarettes cause about 1.5 million deaths from lung cancer per year, a number that will rise to nearly 2 million per year by the 2020s or 2030s.”
We have yet to escape the effects the tobacco industry has had on us. So it annoys Proctor to hear the tobacco “problem” referred to in the past tense, as if it has been “solved,” he writes. “The fact is that cigarette use persists, and on a massive scale. Global cigarette use seems to have peaked at about 6 trillion cigarettes sometime after the turn of the new millennium, but the deadly effects of this epidemic will still be felt for decades.”
Mathew Sedacca is a writer based in New York who covers stories about science, food, and culture. Follow him on Twitter @matthewlevine13.
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Words and Their Stories: Green Expressions
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Green is an important color in nature. It is the color of grass and the leaves on trees. It is also the color of most growing plants.
Sometimes, the word green means young, fresh and growing. Sometimes, it describes something that is not yet ripe or finished.
For example, a greenhorn is someone who has no expereince, who is new to a situation. In the fifteenth century, a greenhorn was a young cow or ox whose horns had not yet developed. A century or so later, a greenhorn was a soldier who had not yet had any experience in battle. By the eighteenth century, a greenhorn had the meaning it has today - a person who is new in a job.
About one hundred years ago, greenhorn was a popular expression in the American west. Old-timers used it to describe a man who had just arrived from one of the big cities back east. The greenhorn lacked the skills he would need to live in the hard, rough country.
Someone who has the ability to grow plants well is said to have a green thumb. The expression comes from the early nineteen hundreds.
A person with a green thumb seems to have a magic touch that makes plants grow quickly and well. You might say that the woman next door has a green thumb if her garden continues to grow long after your plants have died.
The Green Revolution is the name given some years ago to the development of new kinds of rice and other grains. The new plants produced much larger crops. The Green Revolution was the result of hard work by agricultural scientists who had green thumbs.
Green is also the color used to describe the powerful emotion, jealousy. The green-eyed monster is not a frightening creature from outer space. It is an expression used about four hundred years ago by British writer William Shakespeare in his play "Othello."
It describes the unplesant feeling a person has when someone has something he wants. A young man may suffer from the green-eyed monster if his girlfriend begins going out with someone else. Or, that green-eyed monster may affect your friend if you get a pay raise and she does not.
In most places in the world, a green light is a signal to move ahead. A green light on a traffic signal means your car can continue on. In everyday speech, a green light means approval to continue with a project. We want you to know we have a green light to continue this series next week.
This VOA Special English program, Words and Their Stories, was written by Marilyn Christiano. I'm Warren Scheer.
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City landmarks, maps, and status
A Chicago group recently used a survey to look at how well big city residents know local landmarks:
According to a 360 Chicago spokesperson, the impetus for the survey was to “see how familiar residents in major cities across the U.S are with their hometowns, but also determine which cities have the type of stand-out landmarks that even outsiders can pick out on a map.”
The survey quizzed 2,000 residents from 10 cities, wherein every person was provided a list of 10 famous landmarks in their city and asked to ID those pinned on the map (five of the 10 listed were not pinned).
Some of the Chicago landmarks included were Robie House, Navy Pier, Second City, Merchandise Mart, the Art Institute and the 606 trail.
The Art Institute was the best known landmark, while the 606 stumped the most folks.
The data revealed Chicago residents were savvier at identifying Los Angeles landmarks than those in their own backyard. Not sure what that says about Chicagoans, but at least residents from other major metropolises in the country know the Chicago landscape more than their own towns — shout out to Houston and Seattle!
I do not know exactly how the survey was put together but three parts intrigue me:
Landmarks are important for big cities, both for residents and possible visitors. For residents, they provide a sense of the character of the city. For visitors, they become perhaps the only thing they really know or have seen in the city. Either way, landmarks are anchors for millions of people. This could be seen as strange; could the Sears Tower or Empire State Building really represent the lives of millions of people?
Putting landmarks on a map requires an extra set of knowledge. Landmark buildings and their images or silhouettes are all over the place. But, being able to place them in a particular context is much harder. Residents of a big city, let alone visitors, may have few opportunities to make it to other parts of the city.
Landmarks are tied to the status of the city. I would guess larger and more important cities are likely to have more recognizable landmarks. For example, I could not likely pick out a single building or landmark from Houston even though it is the fourth largest city in the United States. Some of these landmarks become status symbols for the city. On the other hand, some buildings are just really unusual – think the Space Needle in Seattle or the Opera House in Sydney – and this could help put a particular city “on the map.”
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Comparing the architecture of Chicago and LA
If baseball teams from two cities square off, why not use it as an opportunity to compare the architecture of the two locations? “Chicago vs. Los Angeles: Which city has the better architecture, public art, and parks?” Here are the comparisons in the iconic skyscraper and landmark categories:
During much of the twentieth century, Chicago was a merchant city and the biggest name in the business was Sears. In the late ‘60s, the company decided to build a new headquarters and tapped Skidmore, Owings & Merrill to design what would become the tallest building in the world. Designed by Bruce Graham and Fazlur Rahman Khan, the building’s “bundled tube” design not only allowed it to reach new heights, but to also make a grand gesture in the Chicago skyline. With an official height of 1,450 feet (1,729 feet if you include its antennas), the tower held the world’s tallest title until 1998 when the Petronas Towers in Malaysia were completed.
The tallest building on the West Coast—until about six weeks ago, anyway—is strong and mighty—it was built to withstand an 8.3 magnitude earthquake. But that hasn’t mattered much to filmmakers. It’s such a standout building that director Roland Emmerich targeted it in no less than three of his blockbuster disaster films; Aliens destroyed it in Independence Day, Tornadoes swept through it in The Day After Tomorrow, and it was felled by an earthquake (presumably above 8.3) in 2012. Completed in 1989, it was designed by architect Henry N. Cobb, who outfitted the structure with its signature crown. This year, the tower unveiled a terrifying glass slide that suspends riders above the street 1,000 feet below. (Even the engineer admitted it’d be “scary as hell” to ride in an earthquake)…
The Chicago Water Tower in many ways is a reminder of Chicago’s ability to endure through difficult times. The 154-foot tall limestone structure is a physical connection to the city’s early days as it is one of the rare buildings that survived the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 which wiped out most the city’s downtown. Today, it is surrounded by towering skyscrapers but remains a popular tourist destination and symbol of Chicago’s strength and determination.
Perhaps the most recognizable landmark this side of the Pyramids at Giza, the Hollywood Sign has come to stand in for so much—show business, fame, excess—but is locally a symbol of the city’s complicated relationship with growth and change. The sign originally read “Hollywoodland” and was merely an ostentatious billboard advertising a new subdivision during a 1920s development boom. Later, when it had become a recognizable local landmark, preservationists sought to restore and preserve the sign. And now, with tourists from around the world flocking to Beachwood Canyon to get a closer look at those giant letters, it’s apparently become the bane of local residents’ existence—some of whom have proposed dismantling the sign entirely.
If we are comparing the most iconic representatives of each categories, the cities may be closer than many realize. Chicago is widely recognized as a capital of architecture yet Los Angeles has a good number of interesting and well-known buildings and designs. Additionally, the “feeling” of each place – spatially, culturally – is quite different so it could be hard to make direct comparisons. Yet, I would guess that if we went with quantity as well as history, Chicago would be a more clear cut winner.
I would be interested to see how many architects worked in both cities. In other words, were they separate architectural worlds or was there a lot of back and forth? Given that the two cities are so different, I wonder how much overlap is possible and then how much either the cities or architects would want to broadcast such overlap.
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Renaming the Willis Tower and John Hancock buildings
Chicagoans may have to soon adjust to two new names for skyline fixtures:
Sneed hears the Willis Tower, the crown jewel of skyscrapers, is currently the subject of negotiation for naming rights.
Meanwhile, Sneed is told a name change at the John Hancock Center may be imminent…
“Selling naming rights for buildings not occupied by the company that’s named is a new phenomenon and it’s something our ordinances don’t really address,” said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who has ordered a study by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks Department to determine whether the building qualifies for landmarking status — which restricts building modifications to respect historical integrity.
Even if the names officially change, it will take a significant amount of time for the everyday use of the new titles to change. The buildings are privately owned and yet they have clearly been symbols of Chicago for decades. That the naming rights could change every few years – dependent on the global real estate market – is an odd phenomenon for structures that serve as public markers.
In the long run, perhaps this is why we need non-company names for buildings. Think the Empire State Building or the Gherkin. Firms can move in and out and the name and symbol stays the same. I’m not sure what the Chicago buildings would be named in such a scheme. The Sears/Willis/?? Tower could be the “Stack of Rectangles Tower” and the Hancock could be the “X Support Building.”
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Quick roundup of notable Chicago by drone
Many have seen famous Chicago sights in person or via photography but here are links to some impressive videos of Chicago by drone. The best thing the drone adds to seeing Chicago? Changing the level of sight so as to not just be on the ground or above everything. Now, where is the ultra-impressive promotional video or commercial for Chicago utilizing this technology?
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“War Over Hollywood Sign Pits Wealthy Residents Against Urinating Tourists”
GPS hasn’t just altered the lives of LA residents living on formerly quiet streets near the freeways – now, neighbors of the famous Hollywood sign have convinced Google and Garmin to remove their street off their maps due to an influx of visitors.
Everyone involved agrees that the situation has become a powder keg. “Neighbors have been yelling,” says Tamer Riad of Rockin’ Hollywood Tours. Homeowner Heather Hamza, whose husband, Karim, runs a diving company servicing film productions, claims she’s experienced “aggressive” tourists “cursing and spitting at me.” She adds that, after the recent holiday period, “There is rising, palpable tension between the residents and visitors. Everybody is infuriated. I shudder to think if any of these people coming up here have weapons in their cars. One of these days someone will get shot — it is that bad.“…
A sign originally erected to advertise a neighborhood to the world has become that neighborhood’s deepest frustration, and affluent residents have been fighting back. Although several thousand houses lie in Beachwood Canyon and neighborhoods adjoining the nearby Lake Hollywood Reservoir, most of the clamor comes from a few dozen activists in the area. They have lassoed various government and commercial entities into doing their bidding. They’ve persuaded Google, Garmin and other tech giants to literally take their exclusive neighborhood, where the average home costs $1.5 million, off the map for people searching for the sign. They’ve pushed City Hall to enact strict new parking regulations and to go after tour-bus operators. They’re fighting for the closure of a trailhead gate to Griffith Park and the removal of one popular viewing spot. And they’re not done.
Some residents say that a key element in winning the hearts and minds of city officials is a 30-minute advocacy film that, according to its producer, former actress and onetime Hollywoodland Homeowners Association president Sarajane Schwartz, required “thousands of hours” of collective labor and the expertise of “professional editors who live in the neighborhood and donated their time.” The wry narrative includes an overlaying of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring as doofusy tourists ride Segways, light up in hazardous areas and take nude pictures or pose with liquor bottles. THR was offered a rare screening of the closely guarded documentary: “We thought it would attract more people [if posted online] because it would just tell people where to go,” says Schwartz. “And we didn’t want it to end up on The Tonight Show — you know, making fun of us.”…
“There’s this privatization of public spaces in L.A., where people who are affluent expect to be insulated from the public,” says urban design professor Jenny Price, a visiting lecturer at Princeton and veteran of the Southern California coastal-access wars (she created the popular Our Malibu Beaches app, to David Geffen’s chagrin). “But the scandal here isn’t the wealthy homeowners. It’s the city’s complicity. Not just in getting permitted parking but in intentionally disseminating misinformation about a park they own. That’s the scandal.”
A fascinating story that raises important questions for cities: who gets to control access to public spaces? The sign is on public land (Griffith Park), streets are for the public, and yet wealthier residents want to control access and even knowledge disseminated on maps.
The article suggests the city needs a coherent plan:
Absent amid all the long-shot concepts are coherent, actionable steps to oversee access and shape tourism around a landmark. The city never has moved forward with clear plans to build a visitor center, properly control parking, manage trail access, strictly enforce rules (about smoking and alcohol, for instance) and inform visitors how to interact with the sign in a way that is satisfying and sensitive to residents. Imagine this type of chaos at the Statue of Liberty or Mount Rushmore (both are managed by the National Park Service).
Sounds like there is work to do to divert visitors, particularly if the city wants to respond to the wealthier residents while also keeping areas near the sign public (a visitor center just means people won’t really need to get that close).
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Moving a 762 ton Chicago house
To make room for the development of the McCormick Place entertainment district, a heavy landmark home from South Prairie Avenue has to be moved:
The house, built in 1888 by Rees, widow of real estate pioneer and land surveyor James H. Rees, is the last structure standing on the 2100 block of South Prairie. The house was granted landmark status in 2012 by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks.
Moving the 762-ton house will be a monumental job, involving 29 remote-controlled hydraulic dollies with a total of 232 wheels. The total weight, including equipment, is 1,050 tons…
The authority is spending more than $6 million to move the home and the adjacent coach house. The new plot of land cost an additional $1.9 million. The home won’t change owners, but the authority will also compensate the private owners with $450,000…
Last month, workers did a practice run, moving the much smaller coach house to its new location. It weighed a mere 185 tons.
Though the relocation will be among one of the heaviest in U.S. history, it won’t set any records. Guinness World Records lists the Fu Gang Building in China’s Guangxi province as the heaviest building moved intact. The 16,689-ton building was moved in 2004.
Two notable things here:
1. This is quite a project. Read the story for more of the details including what they laid on top of the road in preparation for the move as well as how they secured the home on its pad so it doesn’t fall off during the move.
2. South Prairie Avenue used to be the home for wealthy Chicagoans. Here is more from the Wikipedia entry on Prairie Avenue:
During the last three decades of the 19th century, a six-block section of the street served as the residence of many of Chicago’s elite families and an additional four-block section was also known for grand homes. The upper six-block section includes part of the historic Prairie Avenue District, which was declared a Chicago Landmark and added to the National Register of Historic Places…
By 1877 the eleven-block area of Prairie Avenue as well as Calumet Avenue housed elite residences. By 1886 the finest mansions in the city, each equipped with its own carriage house, stood on Prairie Avenue. In the 1880s and 1890s, mansions for George Pullman, Marshall Field, John J. Glessner and Philip Armour anchored a neighborhood of over fifty mansions known as “Millionaire’s Row”. Many of the leading architects of the day, such as Richard Morris Hunt, Henry Hobson Richardson and Daniel Burnham designed mansions on the street. At the time of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, guidebooks described the street as “the most expensive street west of Fifth Avenue”. However, after Bertha Palmer, society wife of Potter Palmer, built the Palmer Mansion that anchored the Gold Coast along Lake Shore Drive, the elite residents began to move north.
While the wealthiest area was several blocks north, this home is part of an area once very important to Chicago’s elite. Yet, like many areas in major cities, redevelopment is common as people and businesses move and new residents and leaders bring in new ideas.
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Chicago’s Prentice Hospital building gone via an economic report
Chicago’s landmark commission pulled the plug on the distinctive former Prentice Hospital building designed by Bertrand Goldberg:
The final action came after a six-hour meeting during which some 120 speakers came to the microphone to either praise old Prentice or support Northwestern’s position. Allan Mellis, on the preservationists’ side, urged the commission not to take the unusual step of voting a building up and down in the same session…
The four-page economic impact report essentially repeated Northwestern’s argument that the Prentice site was the only viable piece of property for a new research facility.
In the 33-page report on the preliminary landmark designation, the commission staff hailed old Prentice as “a boldly sculptural building.” It called Goldberg “a Chicago architect and engineer who rejected the rigid glass-box that had become the dominant form of modern architecture.”
The vote to give Prentice preliminary landmark status was unanimous; the subsequent vote to strike it down was opposed only by Commissioner Christopher Reed.
This is an interesting “fancy bit of parliamentary footwork” in that the commission will be able to say it thought the building was unique and was worth saving but the economic report made it clear Northwestern’s new use was more important. In other words, they wanted to save the building but Northwestern’s case was more compelling. But, in the end, I don’t think anyone is too surprised by this ruling; Mayor Emanuel came out against the building earlier this week, Northwestern is a powerful entity and a new facility offers new jobs and prestige alongside improved medical care, and the building is unique but not exactly endearing.
Thinking about this more, I wonder if the style of the building itself was its main downfall. It is certainly different and comes from an architect that made a mark in Chicago. Yet, it is not as conventional as many other buildings. It features a lot of concrete for a building meant for more public use and viewing. The concrete doesn’t look so great after the wear and tear of Chicago weather. The exterior is not warm. Its shape is irregular. The windows are a different shape than normal. Americans like some kind of modernism, such as the steel and glass skyscraper which signifies business and progress, but they don’t tend to like modern houses or brutalism. Additionally, it was only constructed in 1975 so it doesn’t have a long history, and it is in a desirable area so even if Northwestern didn’t want the land, others might.
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In defense of an (un)original aesthetic
My Modern Met has posted a hauntingly beautiful gallery of photos that manages to tease striking originality out of a tired world of copies:
Switzerland-based Corinne Vionnet is our guide to the world’s most famous landmarks, monuments millions have visited before. Her art is created not by acrylic, oil, or watercolor, each piece is made by combining hundreds of tourist photos into one. After conducting an online keyword search and sifting through photo sharing sites, this Swiss/French artist carefully layers 200 to 300 photos on top of one another until she gets her desired result.
You really need to click over to My Modern Met to see this stuff for yourself. Words alone doesn’t do it justice. (Vionnet’s own website is here, if you want to look further into her work.)
I first became interested in intellectual property law as a part-time photographer. I was intrigued by the legal implications of photographing the world around me, including the ever-encroaching restrictions that narrow the subjects “safe” from litigation threats. Not surprisingly, then, I get pretty excited when the fields of copyright and photography intersect as explicitly as they do in Vionnet’s work.
Vionnet’s pieces — beautiful in their own right — serve as a meditation on the artist within the collective and the unique within the copies. Her works have an ethereal and timeless aesthetic because they are composed of photos taken by hundreds of people over many years (they are literally ethereal and timeless). The “originals” (taken by tourists) are simply copies of what everyone else takes, but her “copies” (clearly lovingly composed by Vionnet) are truly original takes on these famous landmarks. Brilliant.
The article quotes Vionnet’s own summation of this series:
“Why do we always take the same picture, if not to interact with what already exists?,” Vionnet asks. “The photograph proves our presence. And to be true, the picture will be perfectly consistent with the pictures in our collective memory.”
Well said, Vionnet. This is why our shared, cultural commons is so important. Artists always have to “take the same picture” in order to “interact with what already exists”. It is what artists do with their picture that makes them unique, not in some divine ex nihilo sense, but as mirror-holders who call our attention to a part of the larger whole and allow us to see one bit of reality in a new way.
However, artists do not “own” reality any more than their creative fore-bearers — or any of us. In the slow passage of time, we all receive, create, and relinquish back. Hopefully, in the words of John Locke, we relinquish “as good as” what we have ourselves received.
To be sure, copyright law is needed to allow Vionnet to enjoy the full fruits of her creative labor. Nonetheless, take care to remember that, in a very real sense, she does not “own” her works any more than she took the underlying photographs — or than those tourists built the towers, mountains, and waterfalls they themselves copied with their cameras. Vionnet’s pieces are “out there” now, part of our collective memory. We can discuss them, critique them, applaud them, reject them, or even build on them. However brilliant, Vionnet doesn’t “own” them in an absolute metaphysical sense, and she shouldn’t “own” them in an absolute legal sense.
Given the genesis of her work, I doubt that Vionnet would be overassertive with her copy-rights. (Though one never knows.) Unfortunately, lots of other people routinely assert “their” divine rights in “their” intellectual property. As sad as this state of affairs is, one has to laugh a bit. Just because they have a mirror doesn’t mean that they made the sun.
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Dealing With Money Laundering During COVID-19
By Shokhi Agarwal
The pandemic has affected the lives of millions. While the migrants and poverty-stricken are finding ways to make ends meet, perpetrators are taking advantage of the situation. Cybercrimes and money laundering are on the rise due to COVID-19. On one end of the spectrum, money laundering issues might not be a priority in this plague. However, on the other end, some have been victims of the same.
Money laundering investigation companies are having a hard time managing the workflow because of several reasons. Let’s take a look at them and explore what financial institutions are doing.
Why is COVID-19 creating financial issues?
As a result of government restrictions, financial institutions have no choice but to work from home. People are making online transactions more than ever, as ATM services are limited. A lot of paperwork and verification has to be done from home. This creates a crease in the system. Criminals have been using this opportunity to exploit those who are new and vulnerable to technology. “Organized criminals are exploiting the fears of consumers, some of whom have to use online systems for the first time,” says lawyer John Binns.
The last few months have put a halt on banking procedures, which require face-to-face communication. However, this is being done through technological tools in many places. Government-issued IDs and documents have to be cross-checked through video calls and screenshots, for instance.
Small businesses might unknowingly be a part of money laundering
Anyone who goes against the government circulated regulations and restrictions, is committing a crime. Migrant workers and laborers survive only on daily wages. Small businesses, at the same time, are facing financial issues due to the shutdown. Those who fall into these two categories have lost their income completely for an indefinite period. Manufacturing companies are facing the worst hit by the pandemic. The option to work from home is not feasible for them.
“Above all, solicitors should continue to ask questions, to know their clients and the markets in which they operate – and to understand their sources of wealth. For example, would it make sense that a business client in an industry forced to close, is still generating revenue or has money to invest? Taking time to pause and ask these questions is vital, perhaps even more so in times such as these.”, says Graham Mackenzie, Head of AML at the Law Society of Scotland.
In times of desperation, these businesses argue on restrictions imposed. If they decide to call even one worker, they may be criminalized. If small business owners try to carry on some functions in the company and keep the work going, they become felons of money laundering. It is very difficult for institutions to keep track of this, in turn, increasing the load on their employees.
However, the question is, how far institutions should go when it comes to labeling this is “money laundering”? Also, how are they to handle the burden with existing loopholes?
How are financial institutions dealing with money laundering in COVID-19?
FATF (Financial Action Taskforce) has designed Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) guidelines for finance departments. Under the COVID-19 restrictions, these guidelines have been modified. There have been additions to it to deal with the pandemic situation, and many organizations have been doing it independently.
An increase in money laundering crimes has placed banks under scrutiny. STR, that is, Suspicious Transaction Reports, have to be submitted by financial institutions. It has added a major workload, especially without access to data centers. Thus, slowing down the process.
“It’s a myriad of economic programs that are regulated by different agencies. That would be one thing that may cause delay to existing cases, particularly if there’s not a real-time crunch on resolving them,” says Terrance Grugan, an attorney at Ballard Spahr.
Another obstacle that falls in the way of dealing with money laundering during COVID-19 is the connectivity and integration of institutions with one another. While some institutions work independently, others work in coordination with their parent organizations or in groups. Losing contact may pose a threat to supervisory institutions.
“There is anecdotal evidence that some agencies have slowed their investigations as remote working impacts matter management,” stated a report. Some attorneys from different global offices of law firm Skadden have written the report.
Why should you worry about money laundering?
With thousands of people dying every day, there’s a good reason for you to ask why money laundering is a concern. The pandemic has hit the economy worse than the great recession in 2008. Equity markets and jobs have plummeted, and credit spreads have bumped up.
In this crisis, cybercrimes, frauds, exploitation, and money laundering have become the main focus of investigation institutes. An investigation by Action Fraud revealed that there have been 21 cases of fraud linked to COVID-19, with a loss of 800,000 Euros in total. Given that these are only limited statistics, it is certain that one is prone to financial risks and fraudulent.
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Conclusions from the history of research into the effects of police force size on crime—1968 through 2013: a historical systematic review
YongJei Lee ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0003-4672-20791,
John E. Eck1 &
Nicholas Corsaro1
Journal of Experimental Criminology volume 12, pages431–451(2016)Cite this article
We describe and explain how the findings from nonexperimental studies of the relationship between police force size and crime have changed over time.
We conduct a systematic review of 62 studies and 229 findings of police force size and crime, from 1971 through 2013. Only studies of U.S. policing and containing standard errors of estimates were included. Using the robust variance estimation technique for meta-analysis, we show the history of study findings and effect sizes. We look at the influence of statistical methods and units of analysis, and time period of studies’ data, as well as variation in police force size over time.
Findings vary considerably over time. However, compared to research standards and in comparison to effect sizes calculated for police practices in other meta-analyses, the overall effect size for police force size on crime is negative, small, and not statistically significant. Changes in research methods and units of analysis cannot account for fluctuations in findings. Finally, there is extremely little variation in police force size per capita over time, making it difficult to estimate the relationship with reliability.
This line of research has exhausted its utility. Changing policing strategy is likely to have a greater impact on crime than adding more police.
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If beta, the standardized regression coefficient, is reported in the estimated regression model, we use beta as the effect size. Standard errors of betas were calculated by applying formula: \( SE\left(\beta \right)=\frac{1-{r}^2}{\sqrt{n-1}} \), where r is Pearson or Spearman correlation coefficient. However, if a study reports the raw coefficient estimate (= b) as a result of a linear regression, we calculate the standardized coefficient by applying formula: \( \beta =\frac{SD(X)}{SD(Y)}b \), where SD(Y) is the standard deviation of the outcome variable while SD(X) is the standard deviation of the police force size variable used in the study. The standard error for beta is obtained by applying formula: \( SE\left(\beta \right)=\frac{SD(X)}{SD(Y)}SE(b) \). If the standard error was not reported, we obtained it from the confidence interval.
This is consistent with the results from conventional random-effects model we ran as an exploratory analysis for comparison.
We provide a full list of effect sizes with forest plot for 229 findings in Appendix B.
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We are grateful to Francis Cullen, Alfred Blumstein, Christopher Sullivan, John Wooldredge, and Aaron Chalfin for their suggestions on our earlier research leading to the current paper. We also wish to thank SooHyun O and Natalie Martinez for helping us with various aspects and comments on this topic. Finally, we owe our gratitude to the referees and editors for their many insightful suggestions. We are particularly grateful to David Wilson for his tough and important comments; they greatly improved the paper.
School of Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 45221, USA
YongJei Lee, John E. Eck & Nicholas Corsaro
YongJei Lee
John E. Eck
Nicholas Corsaro
Correspondence to YongJei Lee.
Lee, Y., Eck, J.E. & Corsaro, N. Conclusions from the history of research into the effects of police force size on crime—1968 through 2013: a historical systematic review. J Exp Criminol 12, 431–451 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11292-016-9269-8
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Nuclear power produces a million times as much energy as fossil fuels, per pound of fuel, without releasing pollution or affecting climate. People think nuclear power releases lots of radiation, but actually fossil fuels release more radioactive material.
We don’t have to use a Light Water Reactor to generate nuclear power. Though we’ve been using LWR almost exclusively, it is not the best type of nuclear reactor, it is the design that coal/oil companies, who owned and still own USA Congress, picked in the 1960s.
As safe as our current Light Water Reactors (LWR) are, there are much safer nuclear reactor designs possible, that also produce dramatically less long-term nuclear waste. Some even use LWR “nuclear waste” as fuel. Some have been built and tested. Yet we’re not using them, for political reasons and from inertia. In most industries, major advances are welcomed — nobody wants to use 1950s computers or cars, yet we’re using 1950s-design nuclear reactors! Even the designers of LWR were pushing better designs by 1960.
Molten Salt Reactors use no water. Most designs of MSR use over 99% of the fuel (LWR uses about 2%).
Since they are not cooled by water, but by salts far below their boiling temperature, MSRs run at atmospheric pressure, eliminating the main risks of LWR (water-based pressure explosions and loss of water coolant).
Since the fuel is molten, dissolved in the salt coolant, and thermal expansion of the fuel salt strongly regulates the fission rate, the fuel temperature can never get high enough to melt the reactor vessel or components.
Less radiation has been released into the environment from all nuclear reactors combined, over the ~60 years we’ve used them, in normal operations and minor accidents and major accidents, than from a single year of using a single average coal plant. (Coal companies got coal ash classified as “naturally occurring radioactive material”, NORM, so they don’t have to clean it up. Coal plants even want cleanup of ash spills, containing radioactive and poisonous chemicals, to be paid for by their customers or the government — highly irresponsible.) There is radioactive radon in all natural gas.
Carbon dioxide from fossil fuels is increasing average global temperatures, enough to raise ocean levels to flood large areas of our cities (which are almost all next to oceans, major rivers, or large lakes). But this isn’t the worst effect of using fossil fuels. CO2 enters the oceans, and becomes carbonic acid; this acid dissolves sea shells including of the microscopic shells of plankton and coral; there are already areas in the North Atlantic where there is no more plankton — we are killing the base of the food chain, which will cause mass extinctions in the oceans. Even if you don’t care about animals, care about how many people around the world are dependent on seafood as their primary protein.
People died in the Fukushima area from the earthquake and tsunami due to fires from coal, oil, gasoline, and natural gas. Nobody died (or is likely to die) from the nuclear reactor failures. The only person found dead at the reactors, was from drowning. The reactors and cooling system survived the earthquake and tsunami — the tsunami destroyed the diesel generator supposed to power the cooling system when the reactors were shut down; the cooling system was run as long as possible on car batteries from the parking lot; nobody brought in a replacement diesel generator. TEPCO management left the diesel generator in the flood zone and didn’t build a sea wall, unlike every other nuclear power plant operator in the region. (Want “nuclear safety”? Check for companies, not just in the nuclear power industry, that ignore consequences of their decisions; companies that have no morals, positive or negative, so if something costs money they can ignore it.)
LWR uses solid fuel in carefully prepared fuel rods, and is cooled with water. High temperature water must be kept under very high pressure, or it boils. Solid fuel traps fission byproducts, which stop fission with <2% of the fuel used; then the fuel rod has to be replaced. All the uranium and plutonium in the fuel rod, with all the fission byproducts, have to be stored for 100,000+ years.
Molten Salt Reactors (MSR), including Liquid Fluoride Thorium Reactors (LFTR), have molten fuel that circulates through the reactor, so over 99% of the fuel is fissioned, and continuously refueled. The patent holder for LWR ran Oak Ridge National Laboratories for the Molten Salt Reactor Experiment, which successfully demonstrated the design and operation procedures.
Unlike water-cooled LWRs, MSRs are cooled by molten salt, very good at transferring heat. The salt coolant is several hundred degrees below its boiling point, so the reactor runs at atmospheric pressure. The fuel is strongly chemically bound to the salt, so MSRs have no chance of “loss of coolant accidents”. Since the salt doesn’t boil, MSRs have no risk of high-pressure explosions.
Since the coolant can’t boil away, and the fuel/salt expands/contracts with heat, and that thermal expansion strongly regulates the fission rate, all Molten Salt Reactors are very stable. The fuel can’t get hot enough to melt the reactor vessel, in any normal or emergency condition — even though the normal reactor temperature is much hotter than LWR (about 600°C to 950°C vs 350°C).
In an emergency, or for scheduled maintenance, turn off cooling on a “freeze plug” and the fuel quickly drains to passive cooling tanks, where fission is not possible. Power is required to prevent the reactor shutting down. This could be controlled by operators, remote seismic sensors, temperature sensors.
In a LFTR, (a type of Molten Salt Reactor with a “thorium blanket” to make U-233 from plentiful thorium for fuel) none of the waste is radioactive long-term. Fission byproducts are easily removed from the molten salt and safely stored. Almost all fission products have short half lives: 83% are safe in 10 years or less; 17% (135kg or 300lbs per 1 giga-watt-year electricity) are safe in 350 years. Elements with long half-lives stay in the reactor, where neutron bombardment causes them to fission or to decay into elements with short half-lives. (LWR leaves 250,000kg waste to store for 100,000+ years, per 1GW-year. Wow! See LFTRs No Long-Term Waste Storage.)
There are three possible fuels for nuclear reactors: uranium-235 (0.7% of all U), uranium-233, plutonium-239. MSRs can use all three. LFTRs can convert plentiful thorium (Th-232) to U-233. Other types of MSRs could convert U-238 (over 99.2% of all U) to Pu-239. This is done inside the reactor, no fuel fabrication needed. MSRs could eliminate (fission) long-term nuclear waste from LWRs, with all the safety of MSRs. (Note: Power generating reactors can’t produce weapons-grade U-235 or Pu-239; that requires specialty reactors, and very strict timing of procedures. A weapon made with reactor-grade U or Pu would explode “God only knows when”, probably in the terrorists’ lab.)
Thorium is 4 times as abundant as uranium, and virtually 100% of naturally occurring thorium is Th-232. Thorium is found in high concentration for mining with rare earth elements, in coal (far more thorium energy in coal ash piles than energy from burning coal), and in some types of sand. There are a few grams of thorium per cubic meter in almost all the surface of the earth.
LWR temperature is limited by steel’s ability to contain the water pressure; MSR has atmospheric pressure and is limited by the melting point of the reactor materials. MSR can operate with greater safety than LWR, at much higher temperatures.
In a MSR, the reactor is cooled by a molten salt (no water used). The heat from fission, much higher in MSR than in LWR, turns a turbine to make electricity (like in a LWR or coal plant, or with more efficient high-temperature turbines), and/or is used for high-temperature industrial processes (for example, desalinating seawater or making gasoline or a direct diesel-replacement, from CO2 and water).
With no high pressures, no water, and materials designed for high-temperature operation, MSRs will be much less complex (and therefore less expensive) to build than LWRs. They can be factory assembled, with modern quality control, modern sensors and monitoring, and shipped wherever needed. One design for a 220 MW LFTR would fit in a standard shipping container (think “18-wheeler” truck/rail/boat containers), a few more containers for the fuel cooling tanks, waste processing, electric generator, water desalinating equipment, and gasoline-maker.
If you include all the start-to-finish costs of generating power (but not even counting the carbon tax, pollution cleanup, or health care costs of using fossil fuels), electricity from LFTRs would be less expensive than from coal or oil or natural gas, per gigawatt-year electricity. MSRs also require very little land, and no water cooling, so can be located where electricity is needed, or even deployed for disaster relief.
Oak Ridge National Laboratories (ORNL) designed and built a Molten Salt Reactor from 1960-1965, and operated it for over 15,000 hours, see Molten Salt Reactor Experiment. They demonstrated the design, materials, equipment, procedures, operations, safety, use of different fuels. It was found to be an extremely stable reactor (rate of fission automatically regulated by the natural heat expansion/contraction of the molten fuel). They turned off the fan keeping the freeze-plug frozen on some Friday nights, left for the weekend, reheated the fuel on Monday and pumped it back into the reactor.
With modern materials, computer-aided simulations and design tools, modern manufacturing techniques, modern instrumentation and testing, and all the ORNL experimental results, we could build LFTRs, or other MSR designs, and then have factories mass-producing them, in 5 years. ORNL designed and built a MSR (most of a LFTR, just without the “thorium blanket” to breed fuel) in 5 years, with slide rules and good engineers.
(The Nuclear Regulatory Commission says will take at least 20 years; but they don’t want MSRs to work, they want to keep LWRs going, keep doing what they know, and keep their high-power high-pay jobs; the NRC takes over 5 years to license a new reactor that is virtually identical to the last one that was built. Maybe when China builds them and tries selling us MSRs, the NRC will wake up?)
Wind and solar are intermittent; they need either a source of “base load” power, or energy storage systems capable of powering a city through a month of bad weather. LFTRs make an excellent base load power to combine with solar or wind power, and easily follow the electric demand (when wind/solar are producing electricity, LFTRs automatically generate less), to replace our using coal and oil as fast as possible.
To prevent ocean acidification (CO2 entering oceans making carbonic acid) destroying the microscopic sea shells of plankton and other small organisms, killing the base of the food chain, leading quickly to mass extinctions throughout the oceans, we have to generate approximately the current total global energy use for over 10 years. We obviously can’t burn enough fossil fuels to undo the damage of using fossil fuels; we can’t build wind and solar fast enough to even meet the increase in coal use; nuclear energy mass produced is the only way to power removing CO2 from the air and oceans fast enough.
glerner on August 25, 2012 at 6:41 pm
Rod Adams commented via email, so I altered my post accordingly:
Well, actually, conventional light water reactors obtain about 1/3 of their energy from fissioning U-238 either directly (all neutrons are born “fast” so there is some fast fission taking place before the neutrons are thermalized by collision with hydrogen atoms in the water molecules) or through conversion to Pu-239.
When LWR fuels are removed from reactors, there is still some U-235 remaining, so it is true that the amount of energy that gets extracted from each fuel element is roughly equivalent to the amount that would have been produced if NO U-238 was consumed and ALL of the energy came from U-235.
This might be a technical sophistication that makes things too complicated for concise statements, but it is one of the technical details that people who are solely focused on liquid fuel reactors gloss over.
Akanbi on June 16, 2014 at 2:55 am
Alex P. At the moment, I have not the silhgtest idea. I will see if there is the beginning of an idea. If the research program is similar to the MSR program, somewhere between $5 and $10 Billion. If there is substantial learning transfor from the MSR to the LCFB, maybe closer to $5 than $10 billion. This is a rough guess.
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915 Failed In Asking For A Signature
This was what happened. Shaquille O'Neal arrived in Chengdu three days in advance with a low profile. During the first two days, he put on a hat and went out to stroll around the streets. He even went to restaurants to have a meal alone.
During those several days, he was quite safe and wasn't recognized and surrounded by anyone. However, he prepared to stay for another two days just to eat and drink after the activity was over as he had witnessed Chengdu's hotpot.
But he forgot that a warm-up was usually indispensable for any activity. On the day before the activity started, the organizer made it known to the public that he had arrived in Chengdu. Then, everybody found out that he was in Chengdu which caused a larger impact than when he was announced to be arriving.
As he hadn't been recognized by others in the past few days, he didn't try to disguise himself when he went out to a restaurant to eat the day before the activity. As a result, he finally witnessed the formidable force of Chinese basketball fans.
As soon as he entered a mall, he saw a nice restaurant which mainly served Cantonese Cuisine. The business was extraordinarily good at around noon.
It was still a little cool in April in Chengdu. Dressed in a white hoodie and light-colored jeans as well as a black peaked cap, he appeared at the front desk of the restaurant openly.
Shaquille O'Neal couldn't speak Chinese, but everyone around was enthusiastic and they were willing to translate for him or spend time figuring out what he meant. That was according to his experiences these past few days.
Therefore, he wasn't worried that he couldn't order dishes.
As soon as Shaquille O'Neal was present at the entrance of the restaurant, he attracted the attention of the people around. He was just too tall. With his height of 2.16 meters, he was just like a giant. Along with the strong muscles on his body, he looked fairly frightening.
When he went out in the past few days, people who saw him didn't link him to a basketball star as African-Americans were all usually tall and strong. But after the organizer started the continuous publicity today, his presence now was naturally more striking.
"Excuse me, are you Shaquille O'Neal, that great basketball star?" A person went up to him directly and asked impatiently.
"Yeah, are you that great basketball star?" Even the girl at the front desk of the restaurant couldn't help asking him.
"You look like him very much. Can you sign your name for me?" A man with glasses behind him straightforwardly took out a notebook from his portable bag and handed it to Shaquille O'Neal. He looked quite excited and thrilled.
While the three people were asking him excitedly, those who had doubts inwardly also went up and surrounded to watch, in hopes to get a look at the graceful bearing of a great basketball star.
"Oh, no, no." Shaquille O'Neal was still puzzled about the situation. After all, the people around all spoke Chinese.
However, he suddenly had a premonition in his heart. After all, not only the man with glasses but also the girl at the front desk began to hand their notebooks to him and ask for his signature.
He couldn't understand Chinese, but he knew what the action of handing notebooks and asking for signature meant, as somebody had already done the same thing to him. Then, he figured out that he had been recognized by them. He raised his hands quickly and said ceaselessly, "No, no..." and tried to leave.
"Don't leave, O'Neal. I'm your loyal fan. Please give me your signature, ok?" The man with glasses looked cultured, but he reacted swiftly when he asked for his favorite basketball star's signature. He moved nimbly and crowded to the front of Shaquille O'Neal.
"No, I can't." Shaquille O'Neal began to raise his hand to cover his face and make a defensive gesture with the other and tried to get outside.
But obviously, he neglected that it was the nature of humankind to watch the fun. Seeing so many people around here, others around there naturally would come to see what happened, too.
Furthermore, it was lunchtime and there were lots of people around. More people arrived when they came closer and got to know it was a star inside. And many people, who weren't fans of anybody and also didn't know whom it was inside, just felt that they could see the star and thus crowded around. As a result, Shaquille O'Neal was completely surrounded by the onlookers.
"Isn't that a football star?"
"No, he is a basketball star. So tall and so strong! He must be more than 2 meters."
"Huh, this person really looks like that movie star."
The crowd began to discuss heatedly. They didn't agree with each other on whom the star was. Speaking of which, it couldn't be helped. Other stars could deceive or mislead people by covering their face with something, but with O'Neal's height and color of skin, he was simply a green spot among thousands of flowers.
"Oh, My god!" Seeing the people around him getting more and more, Shaquille O'Neal couldn't help despairing. He took out his phone decisively and began to make calls for help.
He was naturally going to call his agent and ask for his help.
Having been surrounded, Shaquille O'Neal remained with the gesture of covering his face with one hand and making a defensive gesture with the other. Due to the language barrier, the onlookers were just excited and the situation wasn't out of control.
Of course, he must thank the security guards of the mall who arrived in time and slightly handled the heat.
Those who arrived next were the reporters who were even quicker than sharks that had smelled blood. They arrived even earlier than Shaquille O'Neal's agent by five minutes.
In the chaotic scene, the agent took Shaquille O'Neal to evade from the reporters, the fans, and onlookers and ran about wildly in the downtown area of Chengdu before they returned to the hotel.
Leaving aside how exhausted and how regretful Shaquille O'Neal and his agent were, they hadn't even recovered from the fatigue by the time the activity started on the following day.
Once the opening ceremony ended, Shaquille O'Neal went straight to the airport and prepared to fly back to America under the protection of his agent and security guards.
The following interview and interactions with his fans were directly declined. Obviously, he was severely scarred by the accident yesterday.
"So that's why you are now heaving great sighs, right? Because you failed in asking for his signature and interacting with him?" Wu Hai said to the point.
That's right. It was the second day after Shaquille O'Neal left. Ling Hong was drinking beer in the pub with Wu Hai and Jiang Changxi.
Once in a blue moon, it was Wu Hai who treated them today, though he had always been stingy with food.
After all, he could drink beer more frequently than anybody else. He went for the lottery draw every day and naturally had high possibilities to get the liquor.
"Isn't that miserable enough? I have prepared for a very long time and especially bought a Filofax notebook in order to keep his signature." Ling Hong looked at Wu Hai contemptuously and drank a big mouthful of beer. He felt bitter in his heart.
"Not really. You are wasting my beer. You spoke so miserably in the Wechat group that I thought you had been abandoned by someone," Wu Hai nodded his head and then said.
The reason why they gathered here was that Wu Hai asked Ling Hong in the group if he acted like Lu Xiaofeng[1]. Then, he was annoyed by Ling Hong talking about his misery and in the end, Wu Hai decided to treat them to beer.
"Siter Jiang, you reason things out for me. I've prepared for so long time but still didn't get the signature. Now I'm drinking a little amount of his beer and he actually says I'm wasting his beer." Ling Hong appeared quite dispirited. He looked at Jiang Changxi and tried to get some comforting words from her.
"You can buy his signature from others. There are definitely many sellers on the Internet," Jiang Changxi said calmly.
"I just want a signature specially for me. Those are signed for others." Ling Hong's current feeling was that everybody was drunk except him and everybody was muddled except him.
Actually, many people also had that kind of feeling when they were completely drunk.
So it was clear now. What Ling Hong wanted was Shaquille O'Neal's signature specially for him, reading like "To Ling Hong, ...." rather than a simple name of O'Neil.
[1] Lu Xiaofeng() is a protagonist in a TV series. His resourcefulness, martial skills, drinking capacity, and shamelessness are simply unrivaled.
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Throwing Shade in Seoul
We talk to one of the brains behind Shade, an underground events team shaking up the after-dark LGBTQ scene in Seoul
Conservative Seoul is perhaps not the first city to come to mind as a place for someone to explore their sexuality. However, this was exactly the experience of Lindsay Ryklief, Shade Seoul’s chief promoter and DJ, who moved to Korea from South Africa in 2013. “At first I struggled to fit in. I enjoyed the music in the ‘straight clubs,’ but wondered why there weren’t more LGBTQ spaces offering a similar experience.”
Although homosexuality is not illegal in Korea, the gay community is small and remains relatively hidden. Recent surveys suggest that younger Koreans are becoming more open to the idea of gay rights, but opposition among the older generation generally remains strong. The city’s annual Gay Pride festival, which has gained steady traction since its inaugural event in 2000, sees high-profile opposition from local religious and political groups. Most bars and clubs specifically tailored to the queer community are confined to “The Hill” in Itaewon or small pockets elsewhere in the city.
Hailing from Cape Town, Lindsay describes Shade as the “natural result of a need for a more interesting LGBTQIA space for the Seoul community,” and for those who “enjoy underground culture.” Shade was launched in the summer of 2016, merging vogue and drag performances with DJ and musical artist line-ups that offered what Lindsay calls a “fringe landscape.”
“Shade has a strong underground music vibe,” he says. “It had not really been done by other LGBT spaces or venues that I knew of at the time. I thought it would be an exciting addition to the scene.”
The parties operate under a no-discrimination policy, with guests from all walks of life encouraged to come dressed for the occasion, and express themselves in whatever way they may choose. In addition to Lindsay, the Shade team includes promoter Janice, DJ and promoter Net Gala and regular dance, drag and performance crews from House of Tease and House of Kitsch.
The music is an eclectic mix of dancefloor-fillers spanning old-school ’90s house, disco anthems, R&B cuts, ballroom house, bass and camp classics. It is the first time Seoul has seen this kind of “edgy and alternative narrative within the underground music scene that is not usually explicitly LGBTQ inclusive,” says Lindsay.
Before Shade, Lindsay was part of the crew behind V.O.G.U.E, an alternative-music event which, while not geared specifically toward the gay community, gave periodic performance space to local vogue dancers hoping to make their mark on the scene. Through the V.O.G.U.E platform, Shade Seoul was born, and the team embarked on a mission to provide a regular event where radical self-expression was welcomed and encouraged to a backdrop of music less common at other venues. The demand for such an offering in Seoul was self-evident and the bi-monthly, packed-out parties soon increased to at least one per month.
In an additional bold move, Shade chose to branch away from the established clusters of gay-friendly venues and events and make its name in an area not specifically targeted toward the scene. The parties called Itaewon hot-spot Cakeshop home for the first twelve months, and this November hopped across the river to host a futuristic-themed “X-Machina” party at Hidden Lounge in Sinsa-dong. The Shade crew will be touring China in January, and South African artists Dope Saint Jude, K Dollarz. and Angel Ho are set to fly into Korea to perform at Shade events in 2018.
“My favorite part about Shade is just being present at the performances and seeing the range of self-expression there. It’s also great to bring international DJs to the events and introduce them to the growing LGBTQ culture in Seoul. Many of them didn’t know the city had anything like this before coming.”
Shade Seoul’s next event is FEMME on December 9 at CONTRA in Itaewon, with international guest DJ, JAYDA G.
Shade on Instagram: @shadeseoul @femmeseoul @ligrye
Written by Rhiannon Shepherd
Photographed by Robert Michael Evans and Chris Tzitzis
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Visiting Assistant Professor Sociology
Academic/Faculty, Social/Behavioral Sciences
The Sociology department at Davidson College invites applications for a two-year Visiting Assistant Professor starting July 1, 2021. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in the Sociology of Health. The successful candidate will teach five courses each year. New Sociology courses and potential contributions to Davidson College's interdisciplinary programs (including Africana Studies, Asian Studies, Environmental Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and Latin American Studies) will be viewed favorably. Candidates are expected to be highly committed to excellence in both undergraduate teaching and scholarly research. Experience teaching undergraduates is strongly preferred. Ph.D. in Sociology should be in hand by June 30, 2021.
Please apply online at https://employment.davidson.edu. The following materials are required: cover letter; curriculum vitae; evidence of commitment to teaching; sample syllabi of all courses applicant is prepared to offer; and a diversity statement. Please include the names and contact information for three references. The system will send an email requesting them to upload a confidential letter of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on February 1. All application materials should be submitted online at jobs.davidson.edu. Direct inquiries to Gayle Kaufman, Chair of the Search Committee (gakaufman@davidson.edu).
Davidson College is a highly selective, residential, four-year liberal arts college, located 20 miles from Charlotte, NC that is consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country. Davidson faculty members enjoy a low faculty-student ratio, emphasis on and appreciation of excellence in teaching, and outstanding facilities. A collegial, respectful atmosphere honors academic achievement and integrity, upholds educational excellence, encourages student-faculty collaborative research, and prioritizes inclusive pedagogy.
At Davidson College, we believe the college grows stronger by recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff committed to building an inclusive community. To achieve and sustain educational excellence, we seek to hire talented faculty and staff members across the intersections of diverse races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, socio-economic backgrounds, political perspectives, abilities, cultures, and national origins.
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About Davidson College
Davidson College seeks out intellectually curious students who are committed to developing their talents for lives of leadership and service.Small classes enable our renowned faculty to work closely with students, engaging them directly in original research and creative work across the arts, sciences, social sciences, and humanities. In the classroom and beyond, Davidson cultivates students' compassion, creativity, resilience, and moral courage.
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Bill H.4378
Section 37P of chapter 71 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following subsection:-
(g) (1) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, and subject to the conditions and requirements set forth in this subsection, a chief of police may appoint a retired police officer to serve as a school resource officer pursuant to this section.
(2) A retired police officer appointed as a school resource officer pursuant to this section (i) shall have previously served as a police officer for a police department of a municipality located within the commonwealth or the state police, (ii) shall be retired based on superannuation and (iii) shall be subject to the same maximum age restrictions as applied to regular police officers serving the municipality where the retired officer is appointed. Before being appointed as a school resource officer, the retired officer shall pass a medical examination conducted by a physician or other certified professional chosen by the chief of police to determine whether the retired officer is capable of performing the essential duties of a school resource officer, the cost of which shall be borne by the retired officer.
(3) A retired police officer appointed as a school resource officer pursuant to this section shall not be subject to chapter 31, sections 99A and 96B of chapter 41, chapter 150E or the limitations on hours worked or earnings contained in paragraph (b) of section 91 of chapter 32.
(4) When performing duties as a school resource officer, a retired police officer appointed pursuant to this section shall have the same power to make arrests and carry out police functions as a regular police officer serving the municipality where the retired officer is appointed.
(5) A retired officer appointed as a school resource officer pursuant to this section shall be subject to the rules, regulations, policies, procedures and requirements imposed by the appointing chief of police including, but not limited to: (i) requirements regarding medical examinations to determine continuing capability to perform the duties of a school resource officer; (ii) requirements for training; (iii) requirements for first aid certification and qualifications; (iv) requirements for firearms licensing and qualification; and (v) requirements regarding uniforms and equipment. The retired officer’s compliance with the rules, regulations, policies, procedures and requirements shall be at no cost to the municipality where the officer is appointed.
(6) A retired police officer appointed as a school resource officer pursuant to this section shall be subject to sections 100 and 111F of chapter 41. The amount payable pursuant to said section 111F of said chapter 41 shall be calculated by averaging the amount earned during the preceding 52 weeks as a school resource officer or by averaging that amount over a lesser period of time for an officer appointed as a school resource officer fewer than 52 weeks before the incapacity. Payment pursuant to said section 111F of said chapter 41 shall terminate in accordance with said section 111F of said chapter 41 or when the retired officer reaches the maximum age restriction as applied to regular police officers serving the municipality where the retired officer is appointed, whichever occurs first. A retired police officer appointed pursuant to this subsection shall not be subject to section 85H or 85H½ of said chapter 32 or eligible for benefits pursuant to those sections.
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A prize-winning novel of suspense probes the impact of crime
The flamboyant musician Wayne Coyne, lead singer and songwriter for the Flaming Lips, has been one of Oklahoma City’s most recognizable assets since the 1960s. As Wikipedia notes, “Flaming Lips concerts feature confetti cannons, lasers, laser pointers, images projected on to a screen, dozens of large balloons, a stage filled with dancers dressed as aliens, and yetis.” And in Lou Berney‘s prize-winning novel of suspense, The Long and Faraway Gone, which is set in Oklahoma City, an aging rock star who resembles Wayne Coyne plays a major role. Berney teaches in the MFA program at Oklahoma City University, so he knows whereof he writes.
The Long and Faraway Gone by Lou Berney (2015) 467 pages
Winner of the Edgar Award
Two of the crimes at the center of the story in The Long and Faraway Gone took place in 1986, the third twenty-six years later in 2012. Survivors of two of those original crimes are the principal characters. Wyatt Rivers was fifteen and a doorman at a movie theater in Oklahoma City when he was unaccountably the sole survivor of a robbery and massacre that left behind six dead. Julianna Rosales was twelve when her beautiful seventeen-year-old sister disappeared one night at the Oklahoma State Fair and was later presumed dead. Both Wyatt and Julianna are obsessed with those experiences. Wyatt is desperate to know why he survived when all his friends did not. And Julianna wants nothing more in the world than to know what happened to her big sister.
A prize-winning novel of suspense
Now, in 2012, Wyatt has returned to Oklahoma City as a favor to a client. He’s a private eye in Las Vegas, sent on a seemingly quixotic quest to help a young woman who has inherited a night club and is complaining of harassment. But Wyatt is troubled with the assignment. He had long ago left Oklahoma City behind and changed his name. Only his aging uncle still lives there. And he discovers that the night club owner is a difficult woman whose demands induce him to spend time investigating the movie theater massacre instead of what seem to be adolescent pranks at the night club. They are, of course, nothing of the sort, as Wyatt will soon learn.
Lou Berney writes with a sure hand, demonstrating not just skill at plotting and character development but also deep understanding of human psychology and the impact of trauma on the soul. The Long and Faraway Gone is a superior effort, entirely worthy of the many awards it garnered, including not just the Edgar but also the Macavity, Anthony, and Barry Awards.
I’ve reviewed an excellent nonfiction book about Oklahoma City, Boom Town: The Fantastical Saga of Oklahoma City, Its Chaotic Founding… Its Purloined Basketball Team, and the Dream of Becoming a World-class Metropolis by Sam Anderson (America revealed through the lens of a single mid-sized city). One of Anderson’s featured subjects is Wayne Coyne.
I’ve also reviewed the superb novel, November Road, by Lou Berney at A desperate woman, a passel of gangsters and JFK’s assassination.
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Mary Knott is an artist who works in both two and three dimensions, making sculptures and mixed media drawings that have a pensive introspective character. Boats have been prominent in her repertoire of subjects and she has found them a rich source of sculptural inspiration. A chance meeting with Jean-Jacques Kurandy, a French bronze caster, has resulted in the production of innovative sculptures originally made from paper and cane or twigs but finally cast in bronze and finely patinated.
More recently figures have become quite central to her sculptural practice and these tend to be contemplative and quite balanced in their posture whereas the figure is absent from her depictions of streetscapes and their absence lends an air of mystery to these compositions. Water is nearly always featured in her drawings where lonely vessels drift and these may be interpreted as a personal haven or metaphor for the travel which has been a source of inspiration to the artist.
Photography is important in the early stages of her work but it is just a starting point and the work is never atrue rendition of the place. Using a muted palette the images become more enigmatic and leave a haunting impression on the viewer. This palette is achieved with the use of a bituminous paint over gesso and the application of pastel and fixative something the artist discovered in her early days working in an artist run space in Northbridge.
Now working from a studio at home in Quindalup in the south west of Western Australia, she initially majored in Sculpture at the Claremont School of Art in 1985.
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Avoid Taking Ibuprofen For COVID-19 Symptoms (WHO Official Recommendation)
The World Health Organization recommended Tuesday that people suffering COVID-19 symptoms avoid taking ibuprofen, after French officials warned that anti-inflammatory drugs could worsen effects of the virus.
The warning by French Health Minister Veran followed a recent study in The Lancet medical journal that hypothesised that an enzyme boosted by anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen could facilitate and worsen COVID-19 infections.
Asked about the study, WHO spokesman Christian Lindmeier told reporters in Geneva the UN health agency's experts were "looking into this to give further guidance."
"In the meantime, we recommend using rather paracetamol, and do not use ibuprofen as a self-medication. That's important," he said.
He added that if ibuprofen had been "prescribed by the healthcare professionals, then, of course, that's up to them."
His comments came after Veran sent a tweet cautioning that the use of ibuprofen and similar anti-inflammatory drugs could be "an aggravating factor" in COVID-19 infections.
"In the case of fever, take paracetamol," he wrote.
The French minister stressed that patients already being treated with anti-inflammatory drugs should ask advice from their doctor.
Paracetamol must be taken strictly according to the recommended dose, because too much of it can damage the liver.
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has infected around 190,000 people worldwide and killed more than 7,800, causes mild symptoms in most people, but can result in pneumonia and in some cases severe illness that can lead to multiple organ failure.
Even before the pandemic, French authorities sounded the alarm over serious "infectious complications" linked to the use of ibuprofen, which is sold under various brands like Nurofen and Advil, and other anti-inflammatory drugs.
A spokesperson for British pharmaceutical company Reckitt Benckiser, which makes Nurofen, said in an email statement that the company was aware of concerns raised about "the use of steroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) products, including ibuprofen, for the alleviation of COVID-19 symptoms."
"Consumer safety is our number one priority," the spokesperson said, stressing that "ibuprofen is a well-established medicine that has been used safely as a self-care fever and pain reducer, including in viral illnesses, for more than 30 years."
"We do not currently believe there is any proven scientific evidence linking over-the-counter use of ibuprofen to the aggravation of COVID-19," the statement said.
The spokesperson said Reckitt Benckiser was "engaging with the WHO, EMA (the European Medicines Agency) and other local health authorities" on the issue and would provide "any additional information or guidance necessary for the safe use of our products following any such evaluation."
Source: sciencealert.com
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Trebek diagnosis shines light on pancreatic cancer
Michael Schug Mar 07, 2019
Evan Fogel, MD
The recent announcement by longtime “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek that he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer has placed the disease squarely in the spotlight for many Americans. A fixture in living rooms across the country, the game show host is one of about 1.6 percent of Americans who will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in their lifetimes, according to the National Cancer Institute.
Of those diagnosed, only 8.5 percent of patients survive five years. At Indiana University School of Medicine, Evan Fogel, MD, is interested in improving screenings for pancreatic cancer, which is the fourth leading cause of cancer death.
Fogel is professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at IU School of Medicine and a member of the ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) team, which has been recognized by the National Pancreas Foundation for its multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of pancreatic disease.
IU School Medicine gastroenterologists and surgeons lead the nation in volume of both endoscopic pancreatic procedures and pancreatic surgeries.
The pancreas has many different types of cells, each of which can produce a different type of malignant tumor. The most common type arises from the cells that line the ducts of the pancreas and is called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. In many cases, pancreatic cancer spreads to nearby or distant organs.
Due to several factors including an absence of early symptoms, pancreatic cancer often goes undiagnosed until it is advanced, which greatly reduces treatment options, said Fogel, also a member of the IU Simon Cancer Center.
“Chemotherapy slows the progression of the disease, but it is not a cure. The only potential cure for pancreatic cancer is surgery and 85 percent of patients are not candidates for surgery because the cancer has already spread,” Fogel said.
Patients with pancreatic cancer often see a doctor with reports of pain in the upper abdomen or back, loss of appetite or unintended weight loss, new-onset diabetes, fatigue, jaundice or depression.
Diagnostic screening methods are not foolproof. Blood tests can be normal. CT scans and MRI scans also can miss small tumors. It is very difficult to diagnose in the early stages, Fogel explained.
Researchers continue to seek more reliable tools for diagnosing pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer earlier. Fogel speaks with optimism when discussing the National Institutes of Health-sponsored Consortium for the Study of Chronic Pancreatitis, Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer (CPDPC). Fogel leads IU School of Medicine’s association with the group of only 10 member institutions.
The mission of the consortium is to develop tools for early diagnosis and treatment of chronic pancreatitis and its complications, including pancreatic cancer. People with chronic pancreatitis have a tenfold greater risk of developing pancreatic cancer. However, there is no magic safeguard against pancreatic cancer because anyone can develop the disease. A few risk factors have been identified, including cigarette smoking. People who smoke are twice as likely as nonsmokers to get pancreatic cancer. Other studies have identified obesity and inactivity as risk factors, as well as a diet high in fat and smoked or processed meats.
“The only way to beat pancreatic cancer is to diagnosis it earlier,” Fogel said.
At IU, scientists are involved with the four primary clinical studies funded by the National Institutes of Health, the sponsor of the consortium, as well as several other ancillary studies. These clinical studies are taking place at multiple centers, which allows for more people with a greater genetic diversity to participate and provides researchers with broader data.
Each of the four consortium studies takes a different approach to identifying biomarkers that can be linked to pancreatic cancer or pancreatitis. Combined the studies will enroll thousands of patients and follow some of them for two decades, a rare occurrence in clinical research. The biological samples collected from patients will be frozen so as science advances and new tests are developed, the samples can be examined in hopes they reveal additional information.
Michael Schug
Michael Schug, an award-winning communicator, is the communications manager at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center. In this role, he promotes the impactful research generated by the center’s nearly 250 scientists and physician-scientists to both external and internal audiences.
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Neelam is a native of Poland , who now lives in New Mexico and has been giving satsang internationally since 1996. She is a direct disciple of H.W.L. Poonja (“Papaji”).
Neelam embodies and transmits deep tenderness as a teacher which melts the heart and allows her students to meet everything which arises in life, whether it is internal experience or external events, with acceptance and resting in Presence.
Neelam is a native of Poland , who now lives in New Mexico and has been giving satsang internationally since 1996. She is a direct disciple of H.W.L. Poonja (“Papaji”), who first awakened at 8 years of age during a spontaneous samadhi experience. This eventually led Papaji on a search for a true spiritual teacher, to Mount Arunachala, where the Indian saint Sri Ramana Maharshi, resided. Papaji’s search ended with a deep and abiding recognition of the Truth of Being in the Presence of his Beloved Teacher Ramana.
Neelam first sat with Papaji in satsang in the early 1990’s in Lucknow, India, where she herself awakened to the Truth of Presence as her own true nature, through the penetrating process of Spiritual Inquiry which Papaji used.
Neelam’s unequivocal commitment to truth helps students turn inward again and again to release underlying patterns of conditioning which block the recognition of their true nature as Presence. The clarity and discriminating wisdom that are intrinsic to this awakened state are given freely by Neelam through Spiritual Inquiry, as she invites her students into the same recognition of truth that her teacher Papaji transmitted to her.
Neelam is a skilled group facilitator. She has a degree in Theatre Arts from Poland and studied Tai Chi extensively. She speaks four languages and has given many satsangs (Sitting in Truth) throughout the United States, Canada, France, the UK, India, Poland, France and Germany. She has taught several times at Omega Institute and currently leads satsangs, weekend retreats, intensives and long term programs for those who wish to dive into “the fire of truth”.
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Kids Ride Free at Sea to Sky Gondola for Spring Break
Add a Comment by Rebecca Bollwitt Monday, March 5th, 2018 — 8:29am PST
An escape to wilderness and panoramic views is so close to the city, and it’s even more accessible this Spring Break as the Sea to Sky Gondola offers up free admission for kids! March 17th to March 30th, up to three children, 12 and under accompanied by at least one adult, can ride the gondola for free to enjoy fun activities and outdoor adventure at the summit.
Paul Bride Photo
The Sea to Sky Gondola’s forested trails are the perfect backdrop for unstructured play time in nature and the summit’s viewing platform’s iconic views are the perfect place to break out the selfie stick for some candid family photos. Families can also discover mountain peaks and Howe Sound vistas from various scenic viewpoints and check out the 100-metre-long Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge before warming up with a hot chocolate and a snack in the lodge.
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With events around every corner at The Sea to Sky Gondola, there are year-round reasons to head up into the mountains.
The annual pass campaign launches March 12, 2018, with a time-limited offer to save this spring and access all four seasons for $119 + tax for adults and $299 + tax for a family of four. Annual passes will be available to purchase at any time of the year, but purchase must be made between March 12 to April 30, 2018 to take advantage of the discounted rate.
Hours of operation now until March 16 are 10:00am to 4:00pm, with the last ride down at 5:00pm. From March 17 to May 18 hours extend to 5:00pm with the last ride down at 6pm. Adult day tickets are $39.95 when purchased online and $41.95 at the ticket window.
Coming from Vancouver? The Squamish Connector offers roundtrip shuttle service from three downtown Vancouver locations to the Sea to Sky Gondola. Guests can enjoy three hours at the Sea to Sky Gondola before returning to downtown Vancouver by 4:00pm.
Little leprechauns can enjoy arts & crafts and story time on Thursday, March 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Easter Egg Collecting and Brunch
Experience a memorable Easter Sunday, complete with two seatings for a delicious brunch at 10:00am and noon in the Summit Lodge. Activities include Easter egg collecting along forest trails from the Sea to Sky Gondola’s friendly animal characters from 10:30am to noon, arts and crafts, maple taffy station, and family snacks.
Earth Day Storytime and Craft
A special Earth Day storytime and craft at our Summit Lodge. This interactive morning runs 10:30am to 11:15am and includes books, songs and an Earth Day craft to inspire love and respect for the environment.
Follow the Sea to Sky Gondola on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more information.
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Home News AVENGED SEVENFOLD’s M.SHADOWS: I Don’t Think Albums Are That Relevant Anymore. And...
AVENGED SEVENFOLD’s M.SHADOWS: I Don’t Think Albums Are That Relevant Anymore. And I Grew Up With Albums
AVENGED SEVENFOLD vocalist M. Shadows was asked on Sirius XM whether the album format is still relevant these days, to which he replied (as transcribed by Ultimate-Guitar.com):
“I enjoy albums but I’m very cognizant of the fact that I’m 36 years old and I grew up with albums. I do not think they’re necessarily relevant anymore.
“I think people need to start utilizing technology that benefits them and not see it as some sort of way to continue the status quo. So, for instance, we were able to turn that Grammy Live thing within one week of finding out we have a Grammy nod.
“We had already played this thing, it was recorded, we paid for it ourselves to record this thing. And next thing you know you get a Grammy nod and go, ‘Let’s put on a record.’ Because of technology we were able to put it out in a week.
“And I think that artist can put out five songs, two songs, four songs, whatever you’re feeling, and use technology to its advantage.
“It literally comes down to – if you have the technology at your fingertips and you have a cool idea… If you have asked us in October if this thing was gonna happen we would go ‘What are you talking about?’ And by December 8 there’s a whole new product out and people could purchase it or listen to it $9.99. And I think that’s so cool.
“Yeah, we get it, cars are not gonna have CD players, I don’t have a CD player in my house, I don’t have a DVD player. I’m on Apple TV, Netflix, Apple Music, Spotify – that’s what I use. And in my car I have Bluetooth.
“So why are we putting records out in the same way with the big build-ups and the same sorta campaigns? Obviously the new generation doesn’t want that. Look at rock music in their streaming compared to any other genre.
“Don’t be stuck in the past because the CDs aren’t coming back. We’re holding the lines for CDs – why? CDs get scratched, they get stolen, they’re not coming back.”
When the interviewer said CDs are unlikely to return the same way vinyl did, Shadows replied:
“No, vinyl sounds good. So that’s cool. I just think that rock fans need to… And I’m not telling rock fans what to do, but if you see any part of the future it is gonna be these streaming services and you’re gonna have everything that you’ve ever wanted for $9.99 a month, and that’s a freakin’ deal.
“We got stonewalled by a lot of radio stations on this record because we didn’t give it to them early and they just couldn’t wrap their head around it. And that just means a band in your genre that’s been proven at the format is giving you something and you’re still gonna stonewall because it’s against the status quo, and that’s not a good environment for a healthy genre.
“I don’t remember Power 106 having a problem with Kanye’s record when it dropped. They’re playing the crap out of it because he’s a staple. So we had a lot of people that said ‘Well, we’re kind of over this record because we didn’t really appreciate the way it was rolled out.’ Like, really? Can’t wrap your head around that? So it is what it is.
“I mean we kind of create these problems for ourselves in this genre and it’d be nice to kind of do away with them. I mean, if something’s good, if something’s works, or if it’s a band that you know it’s gonna push the needle – then we should probably gonna give it a little leeway.”
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10 Font Types | Examples
One of the first things to consider when it comes to creating a brand new website is to pick the right font, right? In this article, we’re going to be talking about 10 font types and we’ll include examples on each one of them.
It is crucial that you pick a font that’s a good match for the project you’d be working on. The font should be easy to read, easy to differentiate lower-case letters from upper-case letters and to look just the way you want.
In just a second, you will find out 10x fonts that designers would be thrilled about this year. All of them are aligned with the latest web design trends.
Before we get there, though, we’d need to make sure you know the difference between serif and sans serif fonts. This is a question we get asked a lot.
serif – red | sans serif – black.
Now, that we’re aware of what’s serif and what’s sans serif, we can move on to the main point of this article – 10 Font Types – Examples.
< 1 > Euclid
Euclid font.
That’s a sans serif masterpiece developed by one of Switzerland’s best font developers/designers.
It is being sold through their website. Constructed with the help of monolinear lines. Minimalistic. It’s known to offer outstanding geometric typeface.
Plus, it’s named after Euclid (the Glorius) – Greek mathematician.
< 2 > Brandon Grotesque
Brandon Grotesque font.
On the look for a sans serif font that’s a little bit more “aggressive” than Euclid? Well, Brandon Grotesque might be just what you are looking for.
It is a creation of Hannes von Döhren. Inspired by hand-written advertisements from the early 20s and 30s.
As mentioned above, it is somehow aggressive but at the same time, you could feel the warmth that this font has to offer. The finishing of “А”, “V”, “W” and “Z” helps make the font even more readable.
< 3 > GT Haptic
GT Haptic font.
GT Haptic is a monolinear geometric grotesque font. It’s been designed from Reto Moser and Tobias Rechsteiner and what’s interesting about it is that you could actually “read” the capital letters written in GT Haptic by just touching them. That’s where “Haptic” comes from.
It has seven weights and 21 styles. Each style consists of alternative symbols and geometrical figures.
< 4 > Tiempos
Tiempos font.
Tiempos comes to live because of optimization over Galaxie Copernicus font. Galaxie Copernicus had to go through a couple of changes and that way, the by-product of them became Tiempos.
Nowadays, Tiempos is an independent font family.
It is a great choice for your body text because of its height. It allows you to have smaller line-spacing without sacrificing the readability.
Tiempos headlines are very flexible and can easily be adjusted to your project. For example, Tiempos Fine is being designed specifically for the use of National Geographic and its headings are top notch.
< 5 > Konop
Konop font.
Konop is not something you’d see every day. That’s a Gothic font with a fixed width. It’s been designed by Mark Simonson. His style reminds of “gothic trees”, however, a bit more geometrical.
Konop is a good choice for nearly any project because of the way symbols align with each other, even when using different font sizes.
< 6 > Colfax
Colfax font.
Colfax is a sans serif font. It’s based on the concept of “implied geometry”.
When you see its letters, you’d think they are almost like circles. Not perfect circles but still.
The font was named after Eric Olson’s hometown street in Minneapolis. That’s for sure a stylish font to choose for your new (next) project.
< 7 > Alright Sans
Alright Sans font.
Alright sans is yet another stylish font. Modern font. Sans serif.
Metaphorically speaking, it is somewhere in the middle between a serious and a warm/friendly font.
Its capital letters are shorter than what’s usually accepted and with its specific (big) X-height, that’s the font many news agencies choose for their success.
< 8 > Supria Sans
Supria Sans font.
Hannes von Döhren is responsible for the existence of this guy (Supria Sans). And to be honest, it’s a pretty good one.
The essence of it looks something like this:
Swiss design + fine detail = excellent font that has a grain of joy in it
It is available in different weights, just like most fonts out there.
< 9 > Burgess
Burgess font.
It’s based on Times New Roman bold and bold italic, which were designed for “The Times” newspaper in 1931 by Victor Lardent and Stanley Morison.
There’s a story behind Burgess, though. Burgess was drawn from Colophon Foundry specifically for their “five years” celebration. Many people think it’s extremely similar to Times New Roman but it actually is a whole new (refreshed) representation of it. Burgess is being delivered in .otf format.
It comes with two main weights, regular and bold and each of them has its own cursive.
< 10 > Adelle
Adelle font.
Adelle has a serif base but it has multiple variations. Many of them are well-known and you’ve seen them on the Internet.
A key factor to consider when it comes to Adelle is that its darker color and the look of it allow it to be used in a continuous text (w/o any spaces in between).
We’ve mentioned the difference between serif and sans serif and provided you with 10 of the best fonts out there. Now, if you are interested in reading more about typography, you can surely do so by reading our typography article.
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New K-Drama Couple Alert! Kim Yoo-Jung And Ahn Hyo-Seop May Be Starring In A New Drama Together
The project in the works is said to be a historical fantasy drama, which will be directed by the same man behind "My Love from the Star"
Here's another exciting pairing K-Drama fans could be shipping next: Kim Yoo-jung and Ahn Hyo-seop! The two are in talks for a new historical fantasy drama tentatively titled Hong Chun Gi.
Child star-turned-leading lady Kim Yoo-jung recently wrapped up K-Drama Backstreet Rookie, while Ahn Hyo-seop was last seen in the 2020 TV series Dr. Romantic 2.
Ahn Hyo-seop in "Dr. Romantic 2" and Kim Yoo-jung in "Backstreet Rookie" | Photos from SBS and Sidus HQ
Following this news, Kim Yoo-jung's new agency, Awesome ENT, confirmed that she indeed received an offer and is currently reviewing it.
Hong Chun Gi, which is set in the Joseon era, appears to be very promising, considering that it's going to be based on a novel of the same name written by Jung Eun Gwol, who's also known for his works in other well-known period dramas Sungkyunkwan Scandal and The Moon Embracing the Sun (where Kim Yoo-jung actually appeared in as the young version of lead star Han Ga-in). Not only that, the director who will be at the helm of this upcoming series is Jang Tae-yoo who also directed My Love from the Star and Hyena.
This isn't the first time Kim Yoo-jung will be starring in a historical drama. She previously starred in Love in the Moonlight and Secret Door, and was also cast as the young version of several actresses like Han Hyo-joo in Dong Yi and Iljimae and Park Ye-jin in Queen Seondeok. In this upcoming drama, Kim Yoo-jung's role, Soompi reports, is "Joseon's only female painter with shining beauty and bright energy. She also possesses an extraordinary memory."
Ahn Hyo-seop, meanwhile, became popular for the K-Drama Abyss and Dr. Romantic 2 which earned him a Best New Actor (TV) award at the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards.
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Awareness, treatment, and control of vascular risk factors in African Americans with stroke
S. Ruland, R. Raman, S. Chaturvedi, S. Leurgans, P. B. Gorelick
Objective: To investigate control of risk factors in African American patients with previous stroke. Methods: The baseline history, physical examination, and laboratory data for 1,086 subjects enrolled in the African American Antiplatelet Stroke Prevention Study from 1995 to 1999 were studied. The level of awareness, pharmacologic treatment, and control of diabetes mellitus (casual plasma glucose level ≥200 mg/dL), hypertension (blood pressure ≥140/90 mm Hg), and hypercholesterolemia (serum total cholesterol level ≥240 mg/dL) were determined. Results: Forty percent of subjects reported a history of diabetes mellitus or use of diabetic medication, and 2% of the remaining subjects had a serum glucose level of ≥200 mg/dL. Of those subjects known to be diabetic, 33% had a serum glucose level of ≥200 mg/dL. A history of hypertension or use of antihypertensive medication was reported in 87% of subjects, and 48% of the remaining subjects were found to have a blood pressure of ≥140/90 mm Hg on exam. Of those subjects known to be hypertensive by history, 73% were on antihypertensive medication, but only 30% of the treated subjects had a blood pressure under 140/90 mm Hg. A history of hypercholesterolemia or use of a lipid-lowering agent was reported in 40% of subjects, and 24% of the remaining subjects had a cholesterol level of ≥240 mg/dL. Use of a lipid-lowering agent was reported in 43% of subjects known to be hypercholesterolemic, and 38% of the hypercholesterolemic subjects had a cholesterol level of ≥240 mg/dL. Conclusion: Inadequate rates of awareness and control of cardiovascular disease and stroke risk factors are seen in a clinical trial of African American stroke patients and are comparable with those of previously published reports.
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Ruland, S., Raman, R., Chaturvedi, S., Leurgans, S., & Gorelick, P. B. (2003). Awareness, treatment, and control of vascular risk factors in African Americans with stroke. Neurology, 60(1), 64-68. https://doi.org/10.1212/WNL.60.1.64
Awareness, treatment, and control of vascular risk factors in African Americans with stroke. / Ruland, S.; Raman, R.; Chaturvedi, S.; Leurgans, S.; Gorelick, P. B.
In: Neurology, Vol. 60, No. 1, 14.01.2003, p. 64-68.
Ruland, S, Raman, R, Chaturvedi, S, Leurgans, S & Gorelick, PB 2003, 'Awareness, treatment, and control of vascular risk factors in African Americans with stroke', Neurology, vol. 60, no. 1, pp. 64-68. https://doi.org/10.1212/WNL.60.1.64
Ruland S, Raman R, Chaturvedi S, Leurgans S, Gorelick PB. Awareness, treatment, and control of vascular risk factors in African Americans with stroke. Neurology. 2003 Jan 14;60(1):64-68. https://doi.org/10.1212/WNL.60.1.64
Ruland, S. ; Raman, R. ; Chaturvedi, S. ; Leurgans, S. ; Gorelick, P. B. / Awareness, treatment, and control of vascular risk factors in African Americans with stroke. In: Neurology. 2003 ; Vol. 60, No. 1. pp. 64-68.
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Ellen told her daughters she had only been to school for two days. Why this should have been so is not known. Ellen was the youngest child of the family. Chores should not have been too demanding but distance between school and home may have been a problem.
By 1871 (Census returns) Ellen was working as a kitchenmaid for a farming couple in South Ferriby, north-west of Ulceby. She was nineteen years old and had probably been earning her living for a number of years. Ellen also told her daughters her first situation saw her rewarded with a wage of two- pence a week. How old she was at the time is not known but a working life began early for the children of the poor. At one time Ellen worked for a woman whose husband was a bridge-builder, and she [Ellen] travelled about with the family. The untimely death of her employer’s husband ended that situation. Once, when Ellen returned home to her family with trinkets and other oddments given to her by an employer, her parents expressed their disapproval. These gifts were considered ‘above her station’ and her parents thought she should not have them.
On 5 May 1875, Ellen Wilkinson and Charles Marris married in the Primitive Methodist church, Barrow-upon-Humber. Ellen’s brother William Wilkinson and her married sister Sarah Parker were the two witnesses. Reacting to parental disapproval of the marriage, Ellen determined ‘to go as far from home as possible’. New Zealand’s immigration policy of the time gave her the chance to do so. In Lincolnshire an active recruitment scheme had been underway for some time. Meetings held in various Lincolnshire villages, including Ulceby, found willing listeners where there was dissatisfaction regarding wages, conditions, and lack of prospects in the agricultural field.
When the Halcione sailed from London on 27 May 1875 Ellen, Charles and baby Alice were aboard, bound for distant New Zealand. Their passage cost £38-15s. Most of the migrants were English, many from Lincolnshire but there were also twenty-four Swiss migrants bound for Patea. Altogether there were two hundred and thirty-five adults, one hundred and five children, and fifteen infants. With so many passengers, and the length of the journey, vast amounts of stores were needed. Migrant ships had to comply with a recognized dietary scale, and an allowance sufficient for one hundred and fifty days was necessary for a ship sailing to New Zealand. This particular voyage took one hundred and four days. For a time before the ship sailed there would have been great activity as the barrels, casks, chests, boxes, tins and bags of a basic range of food were stowed on board. These included thousands of pounds of meat (beef, pork and mutton) and nearly three thousand pounds of butter (Irish seconds). Other supplies included flour, oatmeal and rice in large quantities, carrots and onions, potatoes (both fresh and preserved) chests of tea and coffee (roasted in the bean) raw sugar, molasses, twenty-six wickered stone jars of pickles, and a large quantity of Best Mustard. Seventy-eight gallons of lime-juice would guard against vitamin deficiency through lack of fresh fruit and vegetables. There were over two thousand eggs, buttered and packed in salt. A special listing of infants’ stores contained sago, arrowroot, and seventeen tins of white biscuits. Medical comforts ‘to be packed in separate cases, legibly marked’ included extra foods such as rice, sago, tapioca, arrowroot, beef-tea and scotch and chicken broth. There was also sherry, approved stout, gin and brandy. Eight tins of yellow soap and four air-tight casks of quicklime would help keep the quarters clean. A large quantity of candles in various sizes ‘as prepared and packed for the Emigrants Commissioner’s ships’ was also noted. As much as possible good preparations were made for the long journey. Papers detailing the above supplies are held by National Archives, Wellington.
No stories of Ellen’s experiences of the three month journey are known to this generation. But there are accounts to be read, and some experiences would have been common to all, such as sea-sickness, tedious days when the voyage seemed interminable, the monotony of a restricted diet, and the inevitable stresses of shipboard living. Few, if any, would have avoided these problems. A cabin passenger, Emily Summerhays, and Surgeon Percy Lee, have both left accounts of the voyage. Before the ship left the East India Docks, Blackwell, London, in late May, the emigrants were mustered and inspected and amid much confusion boarded the ship. Emily noted it was dark by the time all were settled in. The next day, a child showed symptoms of Rubiola (measles). The child and his family were returned to shore. However, this action was too late to prevent the disease from spreading. Over the next six weeks thirty-eight passengers, mostly children, were treated for measles. Ellen’s daughter, Alice Marris was one of those patients. After four days treatment she was discharged from the ship’s hospital. There seems little doubt she was very frail, and on 29 June she died of marasmus, a wasting disease. Alice was the first of eight children to die on the Halcione. Of this first death, Emily Summerhays wrote ‘child died in the night buried 3 pm’. Later, on July 11 after yet another death, she recalled that first sea-burial. ‘Another child died, the poor mothers are in a dreadful way, it is so hard to see them buried at sea. The first child we buried floated for a long time’. Emily noted all on board usually attended the funeral services, and ‘the ship is very quiet for awhile after’.
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Madhappy’s Optimistic Retail Brand Offers a Little Slice of Happiness in These Uncertain Times
Peiman Raf, BBA ‘16, is co-founder of Madhappy, a lifestyle and streetwear brand that aims to spread positivity and inclusivity, which has been featured in Forbes and Vogue, and garnered the attention of LVMH luxury goods conglomerate.
Driven by their mental health mission, Madhappy creates products and experiences to uplift people, and offers “an optimistic approach to the Millennial generation”, as described by Forbes.
Raf’s role at Madhappy evolved from an experience that reflects the company’s optimistic outlook. After graduating from Michigan Ross in 2016, he worked in investment banking in New York. After some time, Raf started to feel burnt out, so he returned home to Los Angeles where he reunited with his brother and co-founder, Noah Raf, and decided to stay in California to think about his next steps.
“I’m a high-achiever, so it’s hard when you feel like you’re losing control of things,” Raf said. “But I ended up starting this [Madhappy], so I got pretty lucky.”
In April 2017, Raf, his brother, and their two other business partners founded Madhappy. The company did not have much financial backing or trendy marketing, but Raf and his business partners had a name and brand concept that they loved and thought would be relatable.
Originally, Madhappy launched solely online where they sold out dozens of apparel releases, and were worn by the likes of Cardi B and Gigi Hadid. Soon after, they began exploring pop-up shops to better connect with customers and allow them to shop designs in person. This gave Raf and his co-founders an opportunity to place social good at the forefront of their brand by building an inclusive community and safe space at events.
Madhappy hosted several successful pop-up shops across the U.S. and internationally, according to Forbes. Their events have included mental health panels, workout classes, group meditation, and charity partnerships contributing to education, mental health, and homelessness.
“We started our programming and saw how much this conversation was needed in the age demographic that is our core consumer,” said Raf. “We’re giving them a voice in a new and creative way.”
Last fall, Madhappy caught the attention of LVMH, one of the largest luxury goods conglomerates in the world, who invested in their first round, helping them to expand their product line in the U.S. and to Europe and Asia.
On the content side, Madhappy is continuing work on their online and social pop-ups, and The Local Optimist publication, which includes more conversations surrounding mental health, toolkits, and encouraging stories.
Raf’s specific role in the company includes business operations, accounting, fulfillment, and human resources. He also works on business development, marketing, and public relations. Raf said that while nothing can directly teach you how to start a company, that Michigan Ross gave him the business and strategy fundamentals that are still “super helpful” in his daily work, and important connections from the school’s large alumni network.
When asked what words of advice he had for current students or recent graduates, Raf shared that it is important to be patient and try many things of interest while young with less risk.
“Life is hard to predict, but just try to be optimistic in every situation,” said Raf. “Even like with the virus that we’re dealing with now, it’s the approach that you take that makes a difference.”
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UPSC 2016 results declared: Have realised my dream, says topper Nandini KR
Millat Times
Nandini KR of Karnataka’s Kolar who topped the Union Public Service Commission’s civil services examination for 2016, is a civil engineering graduate from MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology in Bangalore.
“This is a very happy moment for me, I have realised my dream,” Nandini told news agency ANI.
In her last attempt, she had made the grade for the Indian Revenue Service (IRS).
“It is like a dream come true. I always wanted to be an IAS officer,” she told PTI from the National Academy of Customs, Excise and Narcotics in Faridabad, where she is undergoing probation.
“I put in a lot of effort. After getting selected in the IRS in 2014, I had taken the exam again in 2015 but could not crack it. I took the test again and topped it. It is a wonderful experience,” she said.
Nandini is from the Other Backward Class (OBC) category. In the 2015, Delhi girl and scheduled castes category candidate Tina Dabi had topped the exam.
The government in a statement said Nandini had qualified with Kannada literature as her optional subject.
Nandini is currently undergoing training at the National Academy of Customs, Excise and Narcotics in Faridabad.
Anmol Sher Singh Bedi bagged the 2nd position and following him on the list are Gopalkrishna Ronanki, Saumya Pandey, Abhilash Mishra and Kothamasu Dinesh Kumar.
Kashmir’s Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat secured 10th position in the exam. In his last attempt he was selected for the Indian Forest Service.
“Words can hardly describe my feelings. I feel on top of the world today. I believed in this quote — Try, try, try again. I have been trying from 2010,” Bhat told PTI.
This was his last chance to get into the civil services as he would have crossed the cut-off age of 32 years in November. Bhat, who is from Handwara in the Valley, completed his schooling and college from Srinagar before studying veterinary sciences in Jammu.
The UPSC has recommended a total of 1,099 candidates for appointment to civil services.
As many as 180 successful candidates will be appointed in the IAS, 45 in the IFS, 150 in the IPS and 834 in other central group A and B services.
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HOW EXPECTATIONS BECOME SELF-FULFILLING PROPHESIES. DEVIN HESTER: A MODERN DAY JIM THORPE!
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NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Sammy Baugh suspected the 1940 NFL championship game – a 73-0 route by the Chicago Bears – was not what it seemed. Baugh believed some of his Washington Redskin teammates tried to lose as a way to spite the Redskin’s owner. Baugh, when he turned 85, said that his teammates were furious with Redskins owner George Preston Marshall and allowed the Bears to run up the score. Baugh acknowledged he had no proof and said he never came forward because he was never asked. Baugh said some of his teammates were upset with Marshall because he had taunted the Bears after Washington defeated Chicago 7-3 two weeks before the title game. “I think it happened because of what the owner did for two weeks,” Baugh said. “He put things in the paper running the Bears down. You don’t want to help the other team. You shouldn’t say things like that. It made us so mad. They decided not to play. Look at the game. How many times do you beat a team two weeks earlier in a real close game, and two weeks later you don’t do a thing? I don’t think we even wanted to win.”
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Contractor Accuses Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde Of Intellectual Property Theft
A contractor, Mr Olufemi Oniyide, have accused governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, and the Oyo State Government of copyright infringement and stealing of intellectual property.
The contractor, who submitted a proposal on management of parks and garages in the state and was told that he’d be contacted to carry out the construction of the gardens, was neglected while the government went ahead to use his proposal for the Oyo State Parks and Garages.
He said, “I wrote a proposal on parks and garages and submitted it through the office of the Chief of Staff to the governor.
“I later learnt that the proposal had been submitted to the Committee for Works and Transportation led by Prof Raphael Afonja.
“I was contacted on phone by someone who knew I submitted the proposal and he told me he was with Prof Afonja and that I should speak with him. I spoke on the phone with Afonja and he asked me for a further summary of the project which he told me not to put on a letterhead paper. I was wary of doing that. But our mutual acquaintance encouraged me to do so and I sent a two page summary which Prof Afonja promised to present at the state executive meeting and specifically instructed me to indicate in the summary that there were other consultants so that Governor Seyi Makinde can instruct him to pick one of the consultants which will be us. All this was over phone.
“Soon, I was no more receiving information on the proposal from the person who introduced me to the commissioner.
“On January 5, I visited Prof Afonja in his office (I had not met him before then). He instructed me and our company’s Managing Director to go to Bureau of Internal Revenue to check whether the proposal had been passed to them. We went and were told the proposal had been passed since October 19, 2019.
“On January 6, 2020 we came back to Prof Afonja’s office and he reluctantly attended to us after waiting for hours. He told us what a beautiful proposal we had submitted. He said it was novel but unfortunately the man at BIR was appointed with the Chief of Staff some months before them and that they may have “given” the proposal to another consultant to implement.
“I asked him: “another consultant to implement what’s not their idea ?”. He went on to insinuate that our mutual acquaintance was not someone we should have liased with to follow up our proposal. He called the BIR man in our presence and told us he’s not picking. So, he gave us his United States phone number for us to chat on Whatsapp. He said he’ll look into whether the proposal had not been given out. We exchanged pleasantries and left.
“Around 3am on January 7, he informed us via Whatsapp that the proposal had been given out to another consultant. At a time when I chatted with him that we may approach the court, he chatted that they’re considering breaking the implementation of the proposal into zones and I agreed with him for our proposal indicated it’s going to be split into local governments.
“Thereafter we heard nothing from him again until we read in the newspapers that the Oyo State Government was implementing the Park Management System and doing away with the National Union of Road Transport Workers.”
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Share this Story: What does Vienna have that Montreal doesn’t?
What does Vienna have that Montreal doesn’t?
For the 10th year in a row, the Austrian capital has been named the best city in the world for quality of life, according to a popular survey. Lesley Chesterman paid a recent visit to find out why.
Lesley Chesterman • Special to Montreal Gazette
You can ice-skate at city hall in Vienna, a city that has preserved its history while embracing modernity. Photo by Christian Jobst /Stadt Wien Marketing
Is there such a thing as best city in the world? If so, that title may go to Vienna.
On March 13, for the 10th year in a row, the Austrian capital was named the best city in the world for quality of life, according to the annual Mercer Quality of Living survey. The top spot was not voted on by locals, tourists or journalists, but expats assigned to work abroad in locations where the quality of living or infrastructure differs from their hometowns. Everything from crime levels to waste management is taken into consideration, including public transit, electricity supply, phone services, education and climate. The only Canadian city to make the top 10 this year was third-place Vancouver. Toronto scored 16th, Ottawa 19th and Montreal came in 21st.
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The Economist also jumped on the Vienna bandwagon, naming it the world’s most livable city in 2018, knocking seven-year champion Melbourne off the podium. Canada did well by the Economist’s standards, tying Australia with three entries — Calgary (4), Vancouver (6) and Toronto (7) — in the top 10. But despite Canada’s fine showing, Vienna is the city to beat — or better yet, emulate.
So, what exactly makes Vienna so special?
So proud are the Viennese of their high standing that they invited 140 journalists, including yours truly, from 14 countries to a symposium in October whose goal was more or less to show us all what they do so well. The focus was not so much on Mercer’s criteria, but rather the quality of life related to arts and culture, and also the challenge of preserving history while embracing modernity.
Vienna Tourist Board director Norbert Kettner spoke at great length of the importance of students, artists and entrepreneurs, and also of the role of beauty, which pervades all aspects of a city. Topics ranged from a city’s identity to its branding and energy, and a metropolis as a living organism. Said Kettner: “The best cities are theatrical — even hysterical!”
Vienna, hysterical? More like historical. Yet Vienna is known for its dichotomy between old and new — waltzes and atonal music; wiener schnitzel and Michelin-starred cuisine; Mozart and Conchita Wurst, the Austrian recording artist, drag queen and winner of Eurovision 2014.
Vienna’s parks include the Volksgarten. Photo by Christian Stemper /WienTourismus
Ground zero of the Vienna arts scene is the city centre’s 19th-century State Opera and the Musikverein, home to the Vienna Philharmonic, an orchestra considered one of the finest in the world. Every night in Vienna, 10,000 seats are filled in concert halls, 75 per cent of them by residents. Lining the city’s famous Ring Road are theatres and historic Habsburg-era palaces, including the magnificent Belvedere museum — one of dozens, ranging from the captivating Kunsthistorisches art museum to the Natural History Museum steps away.
And yet unlike, say, Venice, Vienna is not seemingly frozen in time. Its contemporary side is also flourishing — especially outside the city centre, in the 6th and 7th districts filled with branché restaurants, bars and boutiques.
“Heritage can be a blessing, but also a burden,” said Kettner. “Use the past as inspiration, but question what your legacy will be for the next 100 years. And sometimes being considered old-fashioned helps a city. It takes courage to say, ‘It’s not old-fashioned, it’s character.’ ”
Vienna’s civic profile is as impressive as its cultural riches. At about the same size as Montreal (Vienna’s population is 1.8 million to Montreal’s 1.7 million), Vienna offers 1,170 kilometres of bicycle paths (compared to our 350 km) and 98 metro stations (compared to our 68). Travelling the 18 km from the Vienna airport to the city centre (three km further than in Montreal), there are not one but two quick public transit options: the 16-minute express City Airport Train for €12 ($18) or the 25-minute S-Bahn train for €4.40 ($6.60).
Those up in arms over Projet Montréal’s plans to reduce the number of cars in our city would have plenty to grumble about in Vienna. Cars are discouraged, parking is costly and extremely limited, and the most important roads within the city centre are closed to motor vehicles.
“The politics are to make it not too comfortable for cars,” tour guide and Vienna native Niki König told me, “which made people unhappy at first, but now even the critics see how good it is.”
The Vienna State Opera is at the heart of the city’s arts scene. Photo by Christian Stemper /Vienna Tourist Board
The result: the number of residents walking, cycling — scootering! — and taking public transport has increased 10 per cent since 2013, while private motor traffic has decreased by 13 per cent. Operating since 1865, Vienna’s electric-powered tram network is the fifth-largest in the world, coming in at about 176.9 kilometres.
“Many decisions were made because the city was poor,” says Kettner. “For instance, keeping the streetcars. After the war, we were not wealthy enough to abandon them, and today cities like Paris are introducing them.”
As for housing, accommodation in Vienna is plentiful and inexpensive. More than 80 per cent of residents rent, and two-thirds of citizens live in municipal or publicly subsidized housing, which facilitates employment in the city centre for low-paid workers. In Montreal, social and community housing represented only 11 per cent of rental units in 2013.
Regarding education, Austria enjoys a free and public school system, and the federal ministry of education is responsible for funding and supervising primary, secondary and tertiary education. Vienna is the largest university city in the German-speaking countries, with a university student population 25,000 greater than in Montreal. While German is the official language of Vienna, most schoolchildren also get a solid grounding in English. Communicating in English is commonplace, particularly in hotels, stores, restaurants and other places used to dealing with tourists, though Austrians certainly appreciate the occasional “bitte” (please) and “danke” (thank you).
Vienna does coffee-house culture better than anyone, with cafés like Drechsler encouraging patrons to linger. Photo by Gabriel Alaev
When it comes to tourism, no surprise, Vienna comes out ahead, with 15,510,000 visitorovernight stays in 2017 — arecord year for them — compared to 10,800,000overnight stays in Montreal (which was up5.1 per cent from 2016). But then, European cities will always have the edge, with Vienna’s palaces, parks, museums and more enjoyed on tours ranging from The Third Man’s filming locations to the apartments of Empress Sisi. And Vienna is less expensive and less overrun with visitors than tourist meccas like Barcelona, Paris or London.
Wait, you’re thinking, Montreal has food! Well, so does Vienna. Although raves for Austrian cuisine are rare, the restaurant scene in Vienna ranges from establishments on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list and chic cafés to wine bars, called heurigers, located on some 1,700 acres of vineyards on the outskirts of the city. The Viennese flock to heurigers at harvest time, much in the way Quebecers head out to cabanes à sucre in spring.
The 100-stall open-air Naschmarkt is comparable to Jean-Talon Market, save for the fact that one can enjoy local charcuterie and cheese with a glass of superb Austrian wine while standing outside soaking up the scene. As for street food, there are no trucks per se, but lineups are long at the Bitzinger sausage stand near the opera house; it sells beer along with the bratwurst, as do many street stalls around the city.
But what Vienna does better than anyone is coffee-house culture. Customers are actually encouraged to linger over a mélange (Viennese coffee) while reading the daily (print!) newspapers, and there are several such coffee houses in every neighbourhood.
Vienna is a pedestrian-friendly city, with car use actively discouraged. Photo by Christian Stemper /WienTourismus
Is everything perfect in Vienna, then? Thankfully not. Most shops are closed on Sundays, service staff can be aloof, and there are certainly bad restaurants and overhyped museums. Politics looms large in Austria, considering its history rife with militant nationalism and anti-Semitism. Yet despite the rise of the right in Austrian politics, Vienna remains a left-wing bastion, priding itself on being a multicultural city. As of January 2018, Vienna was home to people of 181 nationalities.
Vienna can also be, well, a little dull for some — or, as a friend describes it, “Too clean, too perfect.” Slow is a word that comes up often when describing the pace of life.
“Slow? No!” replies Jasper Sharp, the British-born art historian and curator of the Kunsthistorisches Museum. “There’s a humanity to the place we live in. In London and New York I’m always chasing my tail. When I was 24, I didn’t care about hospitals, transportation or schools. Now I do, and here they function. No, it’s not Berlin, New York, London or Paris. It’s Vienna, and it’s remarkable as it is.”
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‘There is a vacancy at the heart of the United Kingdom’ – FM slams lack of contact by Boris Johnson
Mark Drakeford and Boris Johnson (OGL v.3).
The First Minister Mark Drakeford has said that the very little contact the Welsh Government had with the UK Government was “unacceptable”.
Mark Drakeford said he had had one brief conversation with Prime Minister Boris Johnson since May 28.
He said that he was receiving “inconsistent” messages on whether there would be another national lockdown in England.
He added that he supported Scotland’s call for a Cobra meeting with Prime Minister Boris Johnson. “We should have a meeting with the First Ministers and the Prime Minister together,” he said.
He said that if England went into national lockdown it would impact on hundreds of people who lived in Wales and worked in England.
“It’s not possible to make unilateral decisions without being informed about how they would impact on others,” he said.
“I just don’t see what we lose by talking to each other,” he said. “And it’s becoming more and more urgent as the casualties mount.
“This is simply unacceptable to anyone who believes that we ought to be facing the coronavirus crisis together,” he said.
‘Vacancy’
The Welsh Government has long called for a formalised system for regular discussions between the devolved governments and London to agree a way forward.
“We need a regular, reliable, rhythm of engagement: a reliable meeting even once a week would be a start,” he said.
“I make this argument not because we should all do the same things, but because being round the same table allows each of us to make the best decisions for the nations we represent.
“There is a vacancy at the heart of the United Kingdom, and it needs urgently to be filled, so we can talk to each other, share information, pool ideas and demonstrate a determination that the whole of the country can face these challenges together at this most difficult time.”
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The Banners of Watauga
From Murphey's Papers (Vol. H, p. 381) we learn that Joseph Banner was born in Pennsylvania in 1749 and moved to Stokes County, North Carolina, in 1751. Stokes was then Anson County, and it was there that Joseph's father settled. His home was on Town Fork, near the present village of Germantown, N. C. One of the Banners entered land in Ashe soon after its formation. Banner is a Welsh name and used to be written Bannerman. It seems, however, that Henry Banner was the first of the name to come to America, arriving between 1740 and 1750, and married a Miss Martin from England. They settled on Buffalo Creek, then Rowan, now Stokes County. He bought land from Lord Granville in 1752. There were three sons of this union: Ephriam, Joseph and Benjamin.
Ephriam was the father of Joshua, and Joshua of Lewis, and Lewis of Edward J. Banner. Lewis Banner's brothers were Martin, who married Mary Ogburn; Anthony, who married; John, who married a Miss Shiposh; Edward, Mathew and Joshua, who married, but the surnames of their wives have been forgotten. All these came to Banner's Elk about three years before the Civil War, except Martin, who came in 1849. Martin died at Montezuma, Anthony and John at Banner's Elk, Edward at Elk Park, Mathew in Texas in 1914, and Joshua in Surry County.
Martin Banner's children were: Virginia, born in 1832; Napoleon, in 1834; William, in 1836; Oliver, in 1838; Columbia, in 1840; Newton, October 8, 1842; Luther, in 1844; Martin, in 1846; Mary, in 1848, and Missouri, in 1850. Newton Banner married Sophronia Mast in 1866.
Source: A History of Watauga County, North Carolina with Sketches of Prominent Families, By John Preston Arthur, Richmond: Everett Waddey Company, 1915.
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Review: House at the End of the Street – Street filled with plot-holes
What is is about divorce, weird kids and creepy houses that always seem to go together in modern horror movies? I’m sure that there is some sort of sociological explanation for this phenomena, but I really wish that Hollywood would experiment with some other recipes, because House at the End of the Street dishes up just another tired plot, straight from the cookie-cutter.
House at the End of the Street stars the gifted young actress Jennifer Lawrence, who by now is synonymous with her role as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games. In fact, this movie was originally slated for release last April, around the same time as Hunger Games; and it’s not a coincidence that Lawrence gives both films the same edgy but young adult feel.
Lawrence excels in playing strong but vulnerable young women and she does a great job in this movie, playing Elissa Cassidy, who has just moved into a new town with her recently divorced mother, Sarah (Elisabeth Shue). The two move into a house that is surrounded by woods, but is also very close to a house where a double-murder occurred.
Jennifer Lawrence is so closely associated with Katniss now that as she was walking through the woods in this movie I kept expecting her to pull out a bow & arrow and throw-down with whatever that thing is out there. It would be a shame to see Lawrence become so typecast, as she really is a very good actress.
Max Thieriot plays Ryan Jacobson, the only survivor of the family who owned the creepy House at the End of the Street. He was out of town when his sister killed his parents and ran away only to die herself near the local reservoir. Or did she? Her body was never found and to tell any more would spoil the film. That’s not to say that the convoluted plot that follows from this point doesn’t also ruin the movie.
You know when they “give up the ghost” early in the film that there are bound to be more twists and turns ahead. The question is always how believable the surprises will be and whether or not they will shock you when they happen. If you’ve ever watched a genre movie like House at the End of the Street before, then you’re in for nothing new here.
The background narrative of this film seems to be ripped straight from a young adult novel. There are the new kid at school scenes, the uncomfortable party where all the teens are drinking, the jerky rich kid, starting a band and Elissa falling for the outcast kid, Ryan. I’m certain that the audience who loved Hunger Games for its young adult appeal, coupled with and the drawing power that Jennifer Lawrence now commands, will make this movie successful – whether it deserves it or not.
There are fine performances by Lawrence, Shue and Thieriot, who do pretty darn good given the weak material they have to deal with and Shue & Lawrence are perfectly matched as a mother and teenage daughter. Thieriot is equal parts strange and sympathetic as the poor kid who lost his parents and is shunned by his neighbors because his presence reduces their property values.
There are plenty of plot holes in this street that can’t be mentioned, and one could easily tear this House down, but if you are a Jennifer Lawrence and young adult drama fan, you will probably enjoy this movie. All others beware – this House should be condemned. Grade: 4/10
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Key considerations in mitigating vehicle attacks
Temporary concrete barriers, such as those pictured here, are increasingly being utilized to prevent vehicle attacks in cities around the world. They are but one of a myriad options city leaders and organizations have at their disposal to mitigate vehicle attacks.
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The vast majority of discussions involving security and parking areas focus on protecting people and property from vandalism, theft or violent crimes. Thus, when planning security features for a new or existing parking lot or garage, the first consideration is the level of security required for that particular facility. A parking garage for a foreign embassy or federal courthouse will require far more serious security measures than a parking lot for a mall. Other primary factors to consider include the frequency of vehicles moving in and out and whether there will be vehicle inspections performed or a fully automated system at the entrance.
Reviewing Some Basic Physics Principles
When evaluating the security risk for a car bomber or vehicle attack for a given facility, focus on the weights and velocities of vehicles that could be used to attempt penetration into sensitive areas. A vehicle moving towards a barricade has a certain kinetic energy, the major measure of how much “hitting power” it possesses. Mathematically, kinetic energy is derived from the vehicle velocity and its weight (mass). On impact, some energy is converted to heat, sound and permanent deformation of the vehicle. To stop the vehicle, the stopping point must absorb the remainder.
The remaining energy varies depends primarily on the velocity of the vehicle at the moment of impact. The amount of kinetic energy possessed by a vehicle changes by the square of its velocity. A vehicle moving at 50 mph has 25 times as much kinetic energy as at 10 mph. An armored car weighing 30 times as much as a Toyota moving at 10 mph has less hitting power than a Toyota moving at 60 mph.
Because of the relationship of velocity to the total kinetic energy, every effort must be made by the security engineer to force a vehicle to slow down before it reaches the barricade.
Security Starts With an “S”
Straight lines make for faster and easier approaches for vehicles, so it’s best to create curves on access roads to your facility as a natural impediment to speeding cars or trucks.
The most frequently used technique is to require a sharp turn immediately in front of the entrance. When vehicle speed is reduced by 50 percent, “hitting power” is reduced four times. If the speed is reduced by two-thirds, the force of impact is reduced nine times. Failing to understand this and not using the proper equipment to counter the threat leads to a false sense of security.
Upon designing a way to slow down vehicle approach, precautions should also be taken that the attacking car cannot make a “corner cutting shot” at a barricade. Often only a light post defines a turning point and a speeding car can take it out and not even hesitate. Knolls and other impediments should be considered.
Where turns cannot be created, many are turning to an early warning system. This system is best applied at locations where there is a long and relatively straight run into the facility that would allow a large vehicle to build up its speed. A vehicle traveling at 60 mph can cover 88 feet per second so it is imperative that the guards be alerted immediately.
Intelligent vehicle systems can check the velocity of an approaching vehicle, or set off an alarm if a car is coming down the wrong lane. Intelligent systems will also protect innocent drivers who might be trapped between barricades and a speeding, approaching vehicle. Intelligent vehicle systems also are able to tell if a vehicle is too large to enter a parking structure, potentially saving countless dollars on structural repairs.
Continuous Doppler Radar picks up instantaneous changes in velocity and addresses the threat scenario in which an inbound vehicle approaches at normal speeds and then accelerates to commence the attack. It will also warn if a hidden vehicle suddenly passes a larger vehicle and attempts an attack. Once alerted, the guards can take action, including raising the barrier systems.
Security equipment for parking facilities ranges from tire-puncturing devices to simple swing arm gates to pop-up crash barriers built into the roadway that will stop errant vehicles dead in their tracks.
Use the Barrier You Choose
Today’s barriers and bollards are capable of stopping and destroying a truck weighing up to 65,000 pounds and traveling at 50 mph. Such barricades can be raised or lowered at will to stop traffic or let it through. In an emergency, the thick steel plates or bollards pop out of the ground within 1.5 seconds.
With any barrier system, frequency of operation is also a key consideration. For example, a sliding gate would not be practical for a business that requires admitting and releasing hundreds of employee cars per day. In reality, due to the inconvenience to the employees, most operators would simply leave the gate open.
With vehicle barriers, the most common security breach is tailgating. When a system suspends a tailgating car, it’s literally doing its job – stopping an unauthorized vehicle from entering a facility. Most vehicle barrier systems are set up to allow only one car at a time. How do you avoid these “accidents,” yet avoid weak links?
One way to accomplish this is by employing loop detectors. These little sensor subsystems determine when the first car has passed by and automatically and immediately drop the gate or raise the bollards.
Another common planning deficiency occurs when designers choose non-certified barriers or barricades. No area is more critical to the vehicle barrier selection process than testing. Without adequate testing, there is no assurance that the barrier will resist the threat. Certified equipment has been tested and proven to work under extreme conditions, giving planners the confidence they rely on. Testing is normally by an independent testing company or government agency, such as the U.S. Department of State (DOS) and military. Comprehensive reports of test results are issued and are available from the testing agency or manufacturer.
When integrated properly into a total system, including fences, lights, alarms, gates and other security components, well thought out vehicle barrier systems are a key measure in preventing threats to sensitive resources. It’s important to consider supplemental gate and fencing reinforcements that may also be needed to optimize vehicle barrier effectiveness. Failing to understand this and not using the proper equipment to counter the threat may lead to a false sense of security.
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The International Assessment of Agricultural Science and Technology for Development (IAASTD) is a 3 year international collaborative effort by the World Bank to evaluate the relevance, quality and effectiveness of agricultural knowledge and related aspects. It is basically a project involving about 900 people who formulated a 600 page global report about 10 years back.
Scientists met and summarized the state of global agriculture in 2008 on behalf of the World Bank. The assessment found that modern agriculture has brought significant increases in food production but the benefits have been spread unevenly and have come at an increasingly intolerable price. Farmers have had to pay the price, especially small-scale farmers, workers, rural communities and the environment. It was discovered that focusing on production alone will create a degraded and divided planet. We are increasingly creating an uninhabitable planet and therefore reforms such as legal, institutional and economic will be required to be put in place to protect natural resources.
Natural resources are abused beyond repair already. Farm lands are over used and soil degradation has become a common concern globally. The IAASTD refuted the myth that industrial agriculture is superior to small-scale farming in economic, social and ecological terms and recognised the pivotal role that small-scale farmers play in feeding the world. The report called for more investment in smallholders in order to combat hunger and find to make fundamental changes to the way farming is done. This is necessary to create a more efficient means of addressing issues such as rising food prices, hunger and environmental disasters. For all this to be implemented, government organizations and other concerned institutions must support the cause and work towards revolutionizing agricultural policies and practices to be ultimately able to achieve sustainable farming.
The report developed by the IAASTD has been seeing some reforms implemented but radical changes are still needed to achieve sustainable agriculture. The IAASTD was composed of one Global Assessment and five Sub-global Assessments, which used the same framework: the impacts of agricultural knowledge, science, and technology on hunger, poverty, nutrition, human health, and environmental and social sustainability in the past and the future. The Global and Sub-global assessments were peer-reviewed by governments and experts, and approved by the panel of participating governments.
The five Sub-global Assessments complemented the Global Assessment by examining geographic area-specific aspects:
– Central and West Asia and North Africa (CWANA) – Regional Institute: ICARDA (International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas)
– East and South Asia and the Pacific (ESAP) – Regional Institute: World Fish Center
– Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) – Regional Institute: IICA (Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture)
– North America and Europe (NAE)
-Sub-Saharan Africa – Regional Institute: ACTS (African Centre for Technology Studies)
The assessments of the report addressed challenges faced by agriculture today and the pros and cons of bio-energy, potential role of biotechnology, effects of climate change, effects on health, use of natural resources, small farmers and global trade, future role for traditional farming, women in agriculture, and scope for future.
All countries recognize the importance of these reports as well its contribution to understand agricultural knowledge, science and technology. This Assessment is a constructive initiative and important contribution that all governments need to take forward to ensure that agricultural knowledge, science and technology fulfils its potential to meet the development and sustainability goals of the reduction of hunger and poverty, the improvement of rural livelihoods and human health, and facilitating equitable, socially, environmentally and economically sustainable development.
The IAASTD states that despite significant achievements to increase agricultural productivity, we have been less attentive to some of the unintended social and environmental consequences of our achievements. We are now in a good position to reflect on these consequences and to outline various policy options to meet the challenges ahead. This is characterized as the need for food and livelihood security under increasingly constrained environmental conditions from within and outside the realm of agriculture and globalized economic systems.
A primary goal of the IAASTD is to see how Agricultural Knowledge, Science and Technology (AKST) can be used to reduce hunger and poverty, to improve rural livelihoods and so on. The IAASTD is unique in that it assesses both formal science and technology (S&T) and local and traditional knowledge. It also addresses multi-functionality of agriculture, and recognizes that multiple perspectives exist on the role and nature of AKST. In former times, agriculture was done to increase productivity and yield and increase revenue for the economy. But now situations have changed due to over use of land, climate changes occurring due to cutting down of trees and rise in buildings and pollution levels in the air. The number of factors affecting agriculture today is innumerous but given these factors that could drastically affect the future of agriculture, steps have to be taken to work around the external changes affecting agriculture and threatening its future prospects.
Business as usual is no longer an option. This leads to rethinking the role of AKST in achieving development and sustainability goals. In order to address the diverse needs and interests that shape human life, a shared approach to sustainability with local and cross-national collaboration is needed to be put in place. To get better and sure success, incentives are needed to influence the choices individuals make. Issues such as poverty, water scarcity and climate change require collective agreements globally. All the relevant decision makers must be acutely conscious of the fact that there are diverse challenges, multiple theoretical frameworks and development models and a wide range of options to meet development and sustainability goals. Our perception and choices that we choose to make currently will directly affect the future of agriculture growth.
Agriculture is not the same as it used to be with resources being available in abundance. Now in these challenging times of scarce natural resources and factors such as erratic climate changes affecting the health of crops, animals and environment, it is time to think out of the box and work towards measures to suit the needs of the future and work around those parameters to ultimately keep agriculture going for future generations.
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Linea Aspera is a minimal synth / darkwave band formed in London, UK that was originally active from 2011 to 2013. A musical duo, they were fronted by vocalist Alison Lewis (Keluar, Zanias), with Ryan Ambridge on synthesizers; Lewis wrote the lyrics while Ambridge wrote the electronics, as well as mixing and producing the recordings. The band reunited in 2019, recording a new studio album due in late 2020. Founded in November 2011, Linea Aspera were influenced by electronic bands from the 1980s. Read more on Last.fm
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Home » Lifestyle » Johns Hopkins University Reveals Founder, Once Thought to Be an Abolitionist, Enslaved People
Johns Hopkins University Reveals Founder, Once Thought to Be an Abolitionist, Enslaved People
Johns Hopkins, the man who founded the country’s first research university and was long thought to be a “staunch abolitionist,” actually enslaved people — a finding that complicates his legacy as a supporter of Baltimore’s Black community, the school has revealed.
Johns Hopkins University announced the findings in an open letter on Wednesday, and said they came from researchers Martha S. Jones and Allison Seyler as part of a years-long project.
“Like so many others who have made meaningful contributions to our country’s history, Mr. Hopkins is a complex and contradictory person whose story holds within it multiple truths — both his participation in slaveholding and his extraordinary and specific gifts to the people of Baltimore, particularly those gifts that supported Black Baltimoreans at a time when other white leaders of similar means did not,” the letter read.
For the last 100 years, the university system believed Hopkins to be “an early and staunch abolitionist,” and that his Quaker father had freed the family’s enslaved people in 1807.
But according to government census records, Hopkins enslaved one person in 1840 and four in 1850. The records showed that by the time the 1860 census was released, Hopkins’ household did not list any enslaved people. Slavery was abolished in Maryland in 1864.
The names of the enslaved people are not known, nor is the nature of their relationship with the man who founded Johns Hopkins University in 1876, and its hospital 13 years later.
The letter said that Hopkins’ personal papers were either destroyed before his death or lost afterwards.
The letter said the findings “complicate the understanding” of who Hopkins was as a person, as his legacy includes the fact he directed his hospital to accept patients regardless of sex, age or race, and that he had an orphanage created in Baltimore specifically for Black children.
“The fact that Mr. Hopkins had, at any time in his life, a direct connection to slavery — a crime against humanity that tragically persisted in the state of Maryland until 1864 — is a difficult revelation for us, as we know it will be for our community, at home and abroad, and most especially our Black faculty, students, staff and alumni,” the letter said. “It calls to mind not only the darkest chapters in the history of our country and our city but also the complex history of our institutions since then, and the legacies of racism and inequity we are working together to confront.”
The letter said that the longstanding belief that Hopkins was an abolitionist comes from a 1929 book written by his grandniece Helen Thom that claimed Hopkins’ parents freed all of the enslaved people on their Maryland plantation in 1807. The current research, however, found no evidence to substantiate that claim, save for an obituary that described him as having antislavery political views.
The school said the findings are “early and provisional,” and that researchers will continue searching for the truth.
Jones, a history professor at the school, said in an op-ed published in the Washington Post that the findings have dampened her sense of school pride, but that she will continue her research.
“Going forward, my work will involve investigating our founder’s relationship to slaveholding and, as much as possible, understanding the lives of those he held enslaved,” she wrote. “Solemnity is tempering my school spirit. It is time to retire my sweatshirt, however comfortable it was. It is also time to retire old myths about Johns Hopkins and the sense of ease they have given our university community. Only with that can our reckoning begin.”
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Posted on April 29, 2017 by SUNGRL
The Iowa State Cyclones travelled to Seattle in Washington State to play in the Seattle Redhawk Invitational which was played at Chambers Bay, the course used for the 2015 US Open. As you can imagine the team were pretty excited to be playing here.
The excitement was further added to when they won the tournament by a shot – Freshman Tripp Kinney had an eagle on the par 5 18th hole which played a crucial part in the win.
The victory adds to ISU’s season titles at the Badger Invitational and the National Invitation Tournament, marking the first time in 20 years (1996-97) the Cyclones have tallied three tournament victories in a season.
Nick tied for 15th shooting rounds of 73, 71 and 73.
In Nick’s own words…..
Getting a team victory was so sick! I think this was the first time that we all went there knowing that we had the goods to dominate the others teams. It was so cool to see Tripp finish the way he did, he deserved it after all the work he put it
I enjoyed stepping it up a notch before the event. I told the blokes that my intensity in the week leading up to the event was really good. I put more emphasis into handling adversity because I knew that would happen a lot at Chambers Bay.
I beleive I embraced the adversity really well out there. I got a few dubious bounces that could have really affected me but my mindset going into the event ensured that I wasn’t going to let that dictate the way I approached things. I think this whole mindset radiated throughout the team – coach Chad mentioned that he could see it affecting some of the other teams but not us. We were there on a mission!
I drove the ball really well out there. It was easy to hit fairways but I felt like my control over the golf ball with the big dog in hand was much improved. It was the first event in a long time where I didn’t have any wasted shots off the tee! I hit 80% of the fairways and had a 98% success rate with good drives which is pretty nice.
My speed control was also phenomenal! I think I only had one 3 putt which I was very proud of. In saying that my putting numbers weren’t the greatest – I had placed a bit more emphasis on holing putts from 5 to 15 feet but unfortunately that didn’t happen.
Chambers Bay Golf Course
Chambers Bay Golf Course was opened for play in June 2007. It was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jnr.
Just as the game of golf itself has a rich history, so does the land on which Chambers Bay was created. The Chambers Creek Properties is comprised of more than 950 acres located along the shores of the Puget Sound in University Place, Washington. While Pierce County’s ownership of the property has been fairly recent, the making of the surrounding land began to take shape more than 200 years ago.
The area first found use as a rock quarry stemming as far back as the Steilacoom Indian Tribe and the first European settlers in 1832. Over the years the Chambers Creek Properties area has been used as a location for a paper mill, a major industrial center, multiple lumber companies, a railroad center, a sand and gravel mine, a bus barn, a regional wastewater treatment plant, a preservation and recreational area, and today, as a world class 18-hole championship golf course.
What is Links Golf?
Many golfers use “links” and “golf course” interchangeably. But the term “links” is actually a specific type of golf course. Linksland describes the sandy windswept dunes and fertile farmlands found between the North Sea and the Scottish town of St. Andrews where the game was first developed 500 years ago. Some of the most notable examples of traditional links courses include St. Andrews Old Course, Royal Troon Golf Club, Carnoustie Golf Links and Ballybunion Old Course.
True traditional links courses, including Chambers Bay, share several geographic characteristics:
A links course is built along a major body of water
A links course usually has very few trees, if any
A links course resides on sandy soil that drains easily
A links course has a natural open layout where the native landscape, wind and rain play a major factor
A links course features ground contours that provide remarkable inherent undulations and slopes in the fairways and greens
A links course rarely has any internal water features
A links course’s rough areas feature pure seaside grasses
The golf traditionalist can appreciate the almost mystical quality that comes with playing a links course. Experiencing the game’s highs and lows while traversing rugged dunes and natural seaside beauty sets links golf apart from its inland cousin. Some believe that links golf embodies a spirit, a state of mind, an attitude or a feeling; at Chambers Bay, we tend to agree.
Silver Signature Sanctuary
Chambers Bay was certified on August 14, 2007 by Audubon International as a Silver Signature Sanctuary, the first golf course in both the state of Washington and in the Pacific Northwest. Signature certification is awarded only to new developments which are designed, constructed, and maintained according to Audubon International’s precise planning standards and environmental disciplines. Chambers Bay and its dedicated staff continue to manage and protect water quality and wildlife habitat on the property as part of an ongoing commitment to the environment.
The US Open 2015
21-year-old Jordan Spieth walked away as the youngest player, and only the sixth in history, to win both the Masters and the US Open in the same year.
The US Amateur 2010
As the first U.S. Amateur in history to be played on a public course, and the first ever hosted in the state of Washington, Chambers Bay delivered on its promise exactly the way the USGA hoped it would. The firm and fast layout of the links-style course requires skill and careful course management rather than sheer power from players. The same is true of its caretakers, whose approach is beautifully simple – less waste of water and other natural resources, reduced usage of chemicals, and greater reliance on sustainability. When it comes to course conditioning brown is both beautiful and brutal, and links-inspired golf is the principle of working with nature, not against it.
For the 36-hole championship match held on the last day, more than 5,000 spectators followed the final twosome of Peter Uihlein, the Oklahoma State star, and David Chung, the Stanford junior. They were appropriately the No. 1 and No. 4 ranked amateurs in the world. On his 21st birthday, alongside the railroad tracks and banks of Puget Sound, Uihlein won the Amateur on the 16th hole, defeating Chung 4 and 2 for the title in its 110th version.
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JORDAN SPIETH COMMITS TO 2018 TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP
HARTFORD, Conn. – The Travelers Championship announced that defending champion Jordan Spieth has committed to play in the 2018 tournament. Spieth won the 2017 Travelers Championship in dramatic fashion, beating Daniel Berger in a playoff after holing a bunker shot. The celebration that ensued between Spieth and his caddie, Michael Greller – tossing the club and bunker rake, then chest-bumping – was one of the PGA TOUR’s most iconic moments of 2017.
Spieth’s win at TPC River Highlands came in his Travelers Championship debut. He led wire to wire, finishing at 12-under-par with rounds of 63-69-66-70. His even-par final round allowed Berger to catch him after 72 holes, but Spieth was able to hold on in the playoff.
“We’re excited that Jordan has decided to come back to defend his title,” said Andy Bessette, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at Travelers. “Watching the playoff bunker shot and seeing the crowd erupt still gives me chills. Jordan is an amazing player, and we’re all looking forward to seeing what he’ll do this year against some strong competition.”
Spieth, a 24-year-old from Dallas, followed his win at the Travelers Championship with a victory at the 2017 British Open. That gave him three major championships; Spieth previously won the Masters and the U.S. Open in 2015. He will attempt to complete the career grand slam at this year’s PGA Championship.
With 11 PGA TOUR victories in his career, Spieth has been one of the world’s best players since he turned professional in 2012. He was named PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year in 2013, then won the PGA TOUR’s Player of the Year honors in 2015, when he won five tournaments, plus the FedExCup title. Spieth has held the No. 1 spot in the Official World Golf Ranking for 26 weeks, and is currently ranked No. 4.
Spieth joins a number of players who have already committed to the Travelers Championship, including Patrick Reed, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Bubba Watson, Paul Casey, Charley Hoffman, Bryson DeChambeau, Zach Johnson and Jim Furyk. The 2018 Travelers Championship will be held June 18-24 at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. For more information on this year’s tournament visit www.TravelersChampionship.com.
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Razberi Secures the Oil Patch with Cyber-Hardened Surveillance and IoT
Energy security professionals are challenged like never before, with the boom in the oil patch inviting more criminal activity on the ground and in cyberspace. High-quality video surveillance is a key tool for the industry but can invite its own set of vulnerabilities. Failure to manage a reliable video monitoring system and properly protect these assets from cybersecurity hackers and other criminals risks loss of revenues, reputations, lives, and livelihoods. As a result, oil and gas cybersecurity is a hot topic.
Physical Theft
One issue is the theft of crude (yes, the liquid stuff) using increasingly sophisticated methods. In Texas alone, the Houston-based Energy Security Council estimates that the industry is losing between 10 to 30 million barrels per year, which is a revenue loss of $450 million to nearly $1.5 billion. Last year the Texas state legislature enhanced the penalty for stealing petroleum products to a felony, by passing the “Oil Field Theft Bill.”
Criminals are also stealing equipment such as pipes, tools, valves, generators, and scrap metal as well as solar panels and batteries. The FBI-led Oilfield Theft Task Force in Midland, Texas, estimates that in the Permian Basin (the largest and most productive formation in the U.S.) theft of equipment totals between $200,000 and $300,000 a month.
The oil and gas sector is also a target for hackers looking to disrupt the industry for economic, political or vindictive reasons. Nearly half of all energy companies experience some kind of cybercrime each year, according to several surveys.
Unfortunately, the equipment that companies use to secure oil and gas operations is also subject to hackers. For example, the addition of even one IP-based camera or other Internet of Things (IoT) device at a remote site can expose an organization’s corporate network. Left unprotected, these devices are vulnerable end points that hackers can use to breach corporate networks, launch attacks on the public Internet or disrupt a video surveillance system.
According to “The State of Cybersecurity in the Oil & Gas Industry” report by the Ponemon Institute, 66 percent of the security pros surveyed said that while digitalization is benefitting energy companies, it also makes them more vulnerable to cyber risks. Nearly 70 percent of the respondents revealed at least one security issue over the past 12 months, resulting in loss of confidential data or disruption of operational technology (OT). Only 35 percent believe their OT cyber readiness is high.
In addition, once-isolated Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are now open to cyber threats as well. The cyber risk to ICS has increased dramatically over the last several years, according to 67 percent of the respondents, with 61 percent revealing that these systems are not adequately protected.
Energy Security Challenges: Cybersecurity, Network Demands, Harsh Environments
As security systems become more interconnected and IT-oriented, protecting them is increasingly complicated. For instance, many security pros do not have the budget, time, and expertise required to properly harden all video cameras and configure firewalls around camera networks. It often requires a detailed understanding of network operations and a labor-intensive process to fully secure the system.
Also, only 41 percent of the Ponemon Research respondents said they have 24×7 monitoring of all infrastructure. In fact, about half of all cyber attacks in the oil and gas OT environment are undetected.
Two solutions are cited as “very effective” in reducing cybersecurity risks, according to 62 percent of respondents: hardened endpoints and encryption of data in transfer. However, only about half plan to deploy either in the next year. Can they afford to take that risk?
Even when companies continuously monitor all operations, they are often forced to make risky video surveillance tradeoffs. For example, to save network bandwidth many organizations reduce the resolution and frame rate of megapixel video to move it back to a central data center. Ironically, this can render video surveillance unusable as evidence and obstruct efforts to leverage quality improvements in cameras and other IoT technologies.
This is a greater challenge when off-the-shelf servers and storage are used in harsh, isolated environments. Dust and dirt, extreme temperatures, and damp conditions cause management and reliability issues when devices are not ruggedized for the application.
Milestone and Razberi: Proactively Defending Critical Oil & Gas Infrastructure
Milestone Systems and Razberi have partnered to help security professionals ensure that the entire oil and gas ecosystem – from the edge to data center servers – is protected using an integrated solution. Combining the Razberi surveillance platform with Milestone XProtect® Corporate video management software (VMS) enables organizations to consistently manage their surveillance systems and guard their data with a unified user interface. Centralized system health and threat monitoring, analytics, and cybersecurity enable operators to benefit from the efficiencies that integration provides while ensuring network protection for Industrial Control Systems and operational technology.
Razberi’s line of surveillance appliances – including a ruggedized version – are highly reliable, secure, and network-optimized for megapixel quality. Organizations have the option to record centrally and/or at the network’s edge without compromising on quality and security.
For instance, companies with plenty of dark fiber can backhaul video to their data centers. For remote locations, they can deploy Razberi appliances in a distributed architecture near the network’s edge, which enables viewing from the XProtect VMS if an alert or incident occurs. Installing appliances in the field closer to IoT sensors such as cameras also improves megapixel video quality while reducing capital, bandwidth, and space costs. Video impact on the network can be decreased by up to 95 percent.
Razberi also provides cybersecurity protections for central and regional operations to the field. The Razberi CameraDefense™ cybersecurity solution guards IP cameras and corporate networks from cyber attacks by automating and scaling industry best practice cyber protections. Integrated into Razberi appliances, the solution creates a surveillance platform that defends the camera infrastructure with automated camera hardening, a secure appliance architecture, and cyber threat monitoring. What normally takes hours of resource time and truck rolls can be done in a matter of minutes to harden an entire ecosystem.
If CameraDefense detects a cyber threat, Milestone VMS operators are notified and can take action. CameraDefense makes security policies – such as closing unused device ports, removing unneeded network services, and enforcing password complexity – easy to implement on tens, hundreds or thousands of surveillance cameras. These best practices are automated with an easy-to-use dashboard to identify vulnerabilities across a system.
If a violation occurs, CameraDefense generates an event and posts it in real time to the Milestone Alarm Manager. Events can also be routed via automated notification or other key actions using the customizable Milestone Rules and Events features.
by Mig Paredes, Director of Strategic Alliances, Razberi
For more information, visit: https://www.razberi.net/industries-applications/energyoil-gas/
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OSU and MidAmerica Industrial Park awarded $1M to strengthen economic resiliency in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma State University School of Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) and New Product Development Center (NPDC), together with the MidAmerica Industrial Park (MAIP), secured $1 million in CARES funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The funding will be used to develop and implement programs to strengthen manufacturing disaster preparedness and economic resiliency. The two-year program will provide training and technical assistance for Oklahoma manufacturing and industry in the areas of disaster planning and preparedness, advanced manufacturing and automation innovation, and product development and diversification.
All Engineering and Design Stories
Two Electrical and Computer Engineering students land big jobs with giant companies
The year 2020 hasn’t been ideal for most people, but for two electrical and computer engineering graduates, the year 2020 ended with something to celebrate.
OSU chapter of Society of Manufacturing Engineers earns national award
The Oklahoma State University (OSU) chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) was recently recognized for placing in the top three in their Student Recruitment category.
OSU’s Unmanned Systems Research Institute (USRI) and Boeing have formed a partnership that will fund a summer internship for a Native American high school student to work at USRI. USRI is led by Dr. Jamey Jacob who is a mechanical and aerospace engineering professor in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology.
CEAT faculty member elected Fellow for the National Academy of Inventors
Dr. Ranji Vaidyanathan, the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology’s (CEAT) Varnadow Chair Professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Oklahoma State University’s (OSU) Tulsa campus, has been elected to the rank of Fellow for the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).
Unmanned aircraft researchers helping NASA reach new heights on Mars
A NASA project, 20 years in the making, is getting closer and closer to completion thanks, in part, to research being done at Oklahoma State Univesity’s (OSU) Unmanned Systems Research Institute (USRI).
OSU AlChE Chapter wins Outstanding Student Chapter award
Oklahoma State University’s American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AlChE) Student Chapter was awarded the AlChE Outstanding Student Chapter for the 2019-2020 school year.
OSU alumnus Huan Nguyen becomes first Vietnamese U.S. Navy Rear Admiral
OSU professor looks back on July 1969
New drone technology being used to predict, understand severe weather
OSU’s Unmanned Systems Research Institute addresses drone challenges
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Steven Cohan
Dean's Distinguished Professor Emeritus, English Department
smcohan@syr.edu
@thestevencohan
Steven Cohan is a Dean’s Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the English Department in the College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University. Professor Cohan taught courses and supervised graduate research in film studies, popular culture, gender and sexualities, and cultural studies. His writing focuses primarily on queer theory, narrative theory, films and musicals, and the history of Hollywood.
Cohan is a highly regarded writer, having written many books including books include Telling Stories: A Theoretical Analysis of Narrative (1988, co-authored with Linda M. Shires), Screening the Male (1993, co-edited with Ina Rae Hark), The Road Movie Book (1997, co-edited with Ina Rae Hark), Masked Men: Masculinity and the Movies in the Fifties (1997), Hollywood Musicals, The Film Reader (2001), Incongruous Entertainment: Camp, Cultural Value, and the MGM Musical (2005), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2008) The Sound of Musicals (2010), Hollywood by Hollywood (2018), and Routledge Film Guidebooks: Hollywood Musicals (2019).
His essays have appeared in Camera Obscura, Screen, and Cinema Journal as well as many anthologies. Since retiring he has written essays on Danny Kaye’s queer persona, The Boys in the Band, Billy Wilder’s apartment plots, Marilyn Monroe biopics, the cold war cycle of musicals set in Paris, Bob Hope’s comedian musicals, Judy Garland as a cult star, Esther Williams’s Latin lovers, Queer Hollywood Musicals of the 1940s, the 1937 A Star Is Born, and Fosse/Verdon. At present he is starting a new book that examines the connections between film noir and the woman’s film of the 1940s and 1950s. His work has been translated into French, Spanish, Chinese, and Korean.
He was awarded the Chancellor’s Citation for Exceptional Academic Achievement in 2006 and the Graduate School’s Award for Excellence in Graduate Education in 2014. He was President of the Society of Cinema Studies from 2015-2017.
“‘Hollywood’ Offers Alternate History, and Glimpses of a Real One.”
Friday, May 1, 2020, By Lily Datz
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Trump Prefers Spending Cash, Not Credit Card, Reveals Why
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September 20, 2019 Chris Neggit (UK)
While boarding Air Force One during a fundraising swing through California, President Trump was photographed with multiple $20 bills visible in his back pocket.
The photo, taken at Moffett Federal Airfield in Mountain View by Reuters photographer Tom Brenner on Tuesday, quickly went viral.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on his return flight to Washington on Wednesday night, the president was asked about the photo and if he normally carries loose cash in his pocket.
“I do! I do!” Trump said, pulling a large wad of cash from the right back pocket of his pants and holding it up for the press cabin to see, according to a White House pool report.
The president — who has refused to release his tax returns — explained that he doesn’t have use for a wallet.
“I don’t carry a wallet because I haven’t had to use a credit card in a long time,” he said. “I do like leaving tips to the hotel. I like to carry a little something. I like to give tips to the hotel. I’m telling you, maybe a president’s not supposed to do it, but I like to leave a tip for the hotel, etc., etc.”
The former real estate mogul seemed impressed that the photographer was able to capture the image, adding that he’d like a copy for himself.
“Boy, that’s a good picture,” he said. “Hey, I’d like a piece of that picture.”
Army Confirms 7 Commanders Of Boko Haram, ISWAP Dead In Lake Chad Region
Euphoria, As Access Bank Opens New Branch In Osun
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BOGOTA, Colombia | June 25, 2019
Study Says Conservation Efforts for the Giant South American River Turtle Have Protected 147,000 Females
By analyzing records in countries of the Amazon and Orinoco basins—which include Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador—a paper published today in Oryx—The International Journal of Conservation, categorized 85 past and present initiatives or projects that work to preserve the South American River Turtle, or charapa (Podocnemis expansa), a critically endangered species. These projects are protecting more than 147,000 female turtles across the basin, an unprecedented figure.
National Geographic’s “Biggest and Baddest” Series Features the Tree-climbing Lions of Uganda
July 1, 2015—The tree-climbing lions of Uganda and the Wildlife Conservation Society’s efforts to save them will be featured on National Geographic’s “Biggest and Baddest,” a new show about the world’s most legendary predators.
WATCH: "Real" Paddington Bear Captured on Video
WCS is working to save the “real” Paddington Bear, the Andean bear. Check out some rare glimpses via video camera traps along with new scientific findings. News release, recent study, and links below.
Splish, Splash! Andean Bear Takes a Bath at Wildlife Conservation Society’s Queens Zoo
Flushing, N.Y. – June 16, 2014 -- Bouba, a young Andean bear (Tremarctos ornatus), goes for a swim at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Queens Zoo. Bouba is a 2–year-old male that made his debut at the Queens Zoo in the fall. He shares a habitat with a female Andean bear named Spangles. The Andean bear is the only bear species endemic to South America. It is native to Andean lowlands in Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Argentina. The species is classified as “Vulnerable” by th...
Wildlife Conservation Society’s Queens Zoo Welcomes New Andean Bear
Andean bears are the only South American bear species Populations are declining due to habitat loss and hunting B-Roll Video Download HD Andean Bear at Queens Zoo b-roll.mov Interview With Queens Zoo Director Scott Silver www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFfI8WU5CXI Flushing, N.Y. – Nov. 14, 2013 - The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Queens Zoo is home to a new Andean bear (Tremarctos ornatus), the only bear species endemic to South America. The Andean bear is native to Andean lowlands in Venezuela, ...
Pics: Andean Bears Hate Paparazzi
WCS stop-action images reveal rare bear species in Bolivian park attempting to destroy hidden cameras.Watch videoWCS’s studies bears and other wildlife in the Greater Madidi Tambopata Landscape – one of the world’s most wildlife-rich regionsNEW YORK (October 22, 2013) — A series of camera-trap images released by the Wildlife Conservation Society today shows rare Andean bears acting like angry Hollywood celebrities – at least when it comes to having their picture taken.The stop-action images rev...
Three Coatimundi Brothers at WCS’s Central Park Zoo
Photo Credit: Judith Wolfe © Wildlife Conservation Society See the video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijhYVDNMe7k Three young, playful mountain coatimundi have a new home in the Tropic Zone exhibit at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Central Park Zoo. Mountain coatis live in large groups in the mountains of Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador. They have long, flexible noses for sniffing and rooting out food from fallen leaves in the forest and they hold their striped tails up in the ...
WCS Mourns the Loss of John Thorbjarnarson, Renowned Expert on Alligators and Crocodiles
Thorbjarnarson established conservation programs around the world to save threatened and endangered reptiles WCS Conservation fund will be set up in his name (February 25, 2010) The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) mourns the loss of Senior Conservation Scientist Dr. John Thorbjarnarson, 52, who died in India on Feb. 14th from falciparum malaria. Thorbjarnarson was instrumental in the conservation and protection of a wide variety of rept...
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44-26 Purves Street
Topping-Out Imminent at 44-26 Purves Street, Long Island City
The title of the city’s construction hotspot of the summer may go to the Long Island City block bound by 44th Drive, Jackson and Thomson avenues, and Purves Street. As recently as four years ago, only warehouses, auto shops and a handful of rowhomes graced the 1.8-acre trapezoid. In 2014, the 14-story 26-14 Jackson Avenue rose as a herald of greater things to come. The 27-story Harrison at 27-21 44th Drive topped out in June of this year, and the 27-story Watermark Court Square at 27-19 44th Drive, next door, caught up almost exactly two months later. But as those two towers still sport their ceremonial topping-out flags, they are about to be overtaken by 44-26 Purves Street. The project, developed by Brause Realty and the Gotham Organization, is rapidly approaching its final, 33-story height. Once the FXFOWLE-designed, 270-unit luxury rental reaches its topmost point, it will stand just under the 400-foot mark, becoming the sixth-tallest building on the flourishing Court Square skyline.
33-Story 44-26 Purves Street in Long Island City is Two-Thirds of the Way Up
4:00 pm on May 13, 2016 By Vitali Ogorodnikov
The 33-story residential building at 44-26 Purves Street has risen past the 20th floor on its way to its 374-foot-high pinnacle. The luxury rental apartment building is being jointly developed by Brause Realty and the Gotham Organization. Completion is expected in late 2017, when its glass-and-copper design will stand as one of the most distinguished in all of Long Island City.
33-Story, 270-Unit Residential Project Rises To 16th Floor At 44-26 Purves Street, Long Island City
11:00 am on April 4, 2016 By Reid Wilson
It was in April of 2015 that YIMBY revealed renderings of the 33-story, 270-unit residential building planned at 44-26 Purves Street, in the Court Square section of Long Island City. Last November, construction of the structure was two stories above street level, and now the building is 16 stories up, as seen in photos by Tectonic. Once complete, the new building will encompass 247,934 square feet and its residential units should average 766 square feet apiece. The rental apartments will come in studio, one-, and two-bedroom configurations. A two-story podium will include much of the building’s 26,300 square feet of amenities as well as 2,600 square feet of retail space. The Gotham Organization and Brause Realty are the developers, with FXFOWLE Architects behind the design. Completion can be expected in 2017.
35-Story, 270-Unit Residential Tower Rises At 44-26 Purves Street, Long Island City
6:00 am on November 12, 2015 By Reid Wilson
Excavation kicked off this past summer for the 35-story, 270-unit mixed-use building planned at 44-26 Purves Street, in Long Island City, and now the structure is finally rising, with concrete and rebar now to the second floor, per The Court Square Blog. Brause Realty and the Gotham Organization are developing, while FXFOWLE is designing. The project will also have 2,600 square feet of retail space on the ground floor. Completion is expected in late 2017, per on-site signage.
Construction Begins On 35-Story Mixed-Use Building At 44-26 Purves Street, Long Island City
6:30 am on June 4, 2015 By Reid Wilson
Foundation work and piling is underway at 44-26 – 44-28 Purves Street, in Long Island City, where Brause Realty and the Gotham Organization are planning a 35-story, 270-unit mixed-use building. YIMBY revealed renderings in April of the FXFOWLE-designed project, and a 2,600 square-foot retail portion is expected on the ground floor. According to The Court Square Blog, the building is scheduled for completion in October 2017.
Revealed: 44-28 Purves Street, Long Island City
7:30 am on April 23, 2015 By Rebecca Baird-Remba
Brause Realty broke ground yesterday on their 35-story residential tower at 44-28 Purves Street in Long Island City, and sent along these renderings of the glassy, rust-accented structure designed by FXFOWLE.
YIMBY Today: Perkins+Will Reveals 65-Story Luxury Residential Tower in Midtown South, More
10:05 pm on March 12, 2015 By Reid Wilson
12 East 37th Street [Curbed]: Renderings have been released of the Perkins+Will-designed 65-story, 700+ foot residential tower at 12 East 37th Street, in Midtown South. Nef — a Turkish firm — is the developer, and “five open-air gardens” are being incorporated…
YIMBY Today: 542 West 153rd Street Revealed in Hamilton Heights, More
10:05 pm on March 3, 2015 By Reid Wilson
542 West 153rd Street [Harlem+Bespoke]: Excavation is currently underway at the site of Synapse Capital’s planned seven-story, 34-unit residential building spanning the lots 542-548 West 153rd Street, in Hamilton Heights. The building is set to achieve Passive…
Permits Filed: 33-Story Tower Coming to 44-26 Purves Street
6:00 am on August 20, 2014 By Nikolai Fedak
The first permits are up for a new 33-story residential tower at 44-26 Purves Street, in Long Island City’s Court Square neighborhood; Brause Realty acquired the site at a foreclosure auction in the spring of…
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Bob’s Burgers, The Hauntening, (6.3) - TV Review
By Lisa Fernandes on October 20, 2015 Bob's Burger, Television
Halloween’s rolled around, and the Belchers are about to make their annual pilgrimage to a haunted house. Everyone’s excited, but Louise – who’s cool-tempered and unflappable - and makes the mistake of telling the family she’s never been scared before and really wants to be. That encourages the whole family to take a more-frightening-than-anticipated trip to a different haunted house specially arranged by Bob and Linda. When the parents’ scares go bust, the family tries to leave, only to end up with a flat tire, no cell service, surrounded by creepy unhelpful residents, and apparently ready to be made into a cult sacrifice through fire.
This is one wild ride of an episode, and the best part is that it’s genuinely suspenseful and creepy without being too scary. There’s a lot of really great little moments that are sprinkled throughout the whole episode that make it worth watching, including several great bits of suspense writing that make everything actually carry a bit of tension as the plot develops.
Bob in particular is well characterized; concerned and yet practical the whole time; and it’s worth noting that all of the Belchers get a tiny bit of time to shine. The episode is mainly about Louise’s fearlessness, and her continued toughness gets its due tribute; she’s great in this episode, and a lot of fun to watch grapple with her natural sense of boldness.
But the scares are what set it apart from other episodes, and the scares that completely make it a different ballgame from other BB episodes. For a little while in there you actually worry about the Belchers’ safety, even though this is an animated sitcom on a Sunday evening. That’s a credit to the writers; the level of spooky atmosphere is pretty gripping.
In an excellent episode like this one, thought, the creaky spots are all the more obvious. For instance you can tell that Gene’s “you’re being a good dad!” dialogue was improvised and while the show is constantly front-loaded with improvisation, here it didn’t work for the first time; it actually felt awkward. But this is a minor blemish on an episode that’s actually pretty amazing episode. It’s worth noting, though, that Louise has been shown to be scared in other episodes in the series’ run, but that doesn’t diminish the fun here – it’s possible that she needs her Halloween/haunted house thrills to be real in order to be scared by them.
Probably the most memorable facet is the Boyz 4 Now video that closes out the episode. A funny callback that provided a very tender scene, and one that just serves to make the Belchers even more endearing.
There’s something great about the way the show continues to crank out Halloween episodes that are consistently serviceable; last year’s offering, “Fort Night”, was legitimately creepy and claustrophobic, too, and “Full Bars” was just plain hilarious. This isn’t the first time the show’s gone ahead and written an excellent horror-based episode. “The Hauntening” is a well-paced experience with some great jokes and some fun thrills that provides the right amount of horror action this season.
Rare 9 PM appearance for the show, to better celebrate its two-season renewal! Bob’s Burgers will have lasted at least ten seasons by the time it comes up for renewal!
That moment with Teddy and the toy witch was particularly adorable.
”You might wanna wear pants you don’t care about, ‘cause you’re gonna be peeing in them!”
This week’s credit gags: Building Next Door: Blood Bath and Beyond Red Bathroom Products, Truck: The Last Mouse on the Left Pest Control, Chalkboard: Breaking Raddish Burger (Contains Raddish) Credits: The Belchers dance and sing to “Love U So Much (It’s Scary)” in their kitchen while watching the Boyz 4 Now video on a laptop.
The new Boyz 4 Now song plays during this episode; it’s called ‘Love U So Much (It’s Scary). We get a bit of the music video for the song at the end of the episode. The video is an obvious tribute to the Backstreet Boys’ “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)”. Bonus points for rhyming “Zombie” with “prombie.”
“Mom? Angelhair?” “What, it’s all we had!”
”I was gonna spin my head around in a circle and barf on your father, like in the old days!”
”Dad’s butt is very sturdy!” “Thank you, Louise, it is!”
People who have cloaks, according to Linda: monks, wizards, Liberace, Ann Wilson from the band Hart.
”Mom and dad, you’d tell us if we knew how to fly, right?”
Tina’s emergency contact is Jimmy Junior.
Bob and Linda’s explanation is pretty wonderful
“It’s non-burning fire!”
Louise is still into Booboo from Boyz 4 Now, a crush that was established in the episode “Boyz 4 Now”
NEXT WEEK: Bob’s Burgers will be preempted in favor of football.
Indisputably one of the best Halloween episode the show’s produced yet, with a genuinely terrifying twist that has the right comedic edge in the end .
AMAZING 9.5
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About Nook Nook
Music School in Doylestown
CHECK OUT THE PATCH ARTICLE ABOUT US!
Nook Nook Music School was created by Marcus Staniec in Tokyo, Japan in 2013.
Growing up in Bucks County, PA Marcus has been a professional musician/composer/teacher since the 90s.
He believes that education and music go together and therefore set out to become not only an accomplished composer and musician but an amazing educator as well.
He started teaching music and guitar as a high school student. Something he quickly found that he had a gift for and has continued to do ever since.
After graduating from Berklee College of Music, he moved to Tokyo where he worked as a composer for film and television. His ultimate goal was to open a small school that focused on music and other creative activities. Understanding the lack of imagination in local schools he wanted a place where creative activity was encouraged and taken seriously. Since then we have taught at universities, private schools, and various workshops around the world. Honing his skills as a teacher and musician. All while performing internationally, starting online communities that focus on “unconventional” methods of music, and even as a YouTuber for music education. He has also been volunteering as a music educator and mentors to underprivileged children in various countries, mainly in Indonesia.
Finally, he opened Nook Nook Tokyo in 2013. What was originally an attempt to start a small humble school in Tokyo grew into something much bigger! Not only a school but a hub for creative and innovative ideas and activities for all kinds of people of all ages. And since then he has focused most of his time teaching at Nook Nook and perfecting his award-winning methods of bringing the wonder of creativity to music education, and most importantly in helping people find their own unique voices.
Recently Marcus decided that he wanted to open yet another school. The possibilities were endless. He knew he could open one anywhere in the world. Finally, it was decided to go back to his roots and open the next Nook Nook Music School in his hometown in Bucks County!
Join us to continue the ongoing story of bringing Nook Nook Music School to Bucks County, PA USA!
Nook Nook Music School is a unique and creative community that focuses on coaching the imagination, nurturing the thrill of discovery, and searching for one’s true integrity and inner discipline.
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Success Of Queen’s Gambit Driving Binge.place
Nov 21, 2020 by Staffin Celebrity
The incredible success of the Queen’s Gambit, Netflix’s newest cult hit is shaking things up in odd places.
The new website binge.place is experiencing phenomenal traffic, as it has become a hub for all thing’s Queen Gambit.
The Queen’s Gambit, adapted from the 1983 novel by Walter Trevis, follows Elizabeth Harmon over the course of her development as a chess prodigy, says the Atlantic
Beth Harmon, a chess prodigy who is the heroine of Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit , was able to cultivate her skills only after an early mentor identified her talent, opening opportunities for better training and competition. (theatlantic.com)
Set in the 1960s, “The Queen’s Gambit” follows the story of fictional child prodigy Beth Harmon, who rises to become a grandmaster in the male-dominated world of chess Garry Kasparov, a former chess world champion and widely considered one of the sport’s greatest players, acted as a consultant on the show to ensure authenticity.
The nearly endless facets of the show’s intense character development is fueling web traffic and advertiser demand at the new website, binge.place. Gwen Sherrod, who is handling the site’s commerical development, says “advertiser and social media interest are off the charts.”
Kasparov says the success of “The Queen’s Gambit” will only further boost the game’s global appeal. “I think chess is on the rise now in America and around the world,” Kasparov told CNN’s Christiane Amanpour. “But I think this series will do a great job promoting it further and I expect now a boom, because it helps to refute the image of the game of chess as something that could turn you into a nerd — or just to make you crazy. “To the contrary, we can see that chess helps Beth Harmon to overcome her weakness and her addiction. (madison.com)
Even the departed are getting mentions. Amid the Netflix series’ success as it centers around Heath Ledger ‘s plan to direct Shiach’s film adaptation before his death. “Everyone knows Heath was a user of prescription drugs; and that he had addiction issues when he was a young man,” Shiach said at the time (via MovieMaker ), noting that Ledger’s personal struggles attracted the actor to “Queen’s Gambit” protagonist Beth Harmon, a chess prodigy with a similar addiction. “The movie business lost a real talent. (yahoo.com)
The 60s period piece follows the life story of Beth Harmon after she is orphaned at 8 years old following the death of her mother. She witnesses the custodian play chess and becomes bewitched with the game, silently befriending him as he shows her the ropes. She is gifted and quickly surpasses the skills of the custodian. This is also where Beth’s substance abuse problems begin, as she quickly becomes addicted to the tranquilizers given to all the girls at the orphanage. She becomes adopted at 15 and truly begins her quest to become a chess grandmaster.
To address the elephant in the room, The Queen’s Gambit is not boring. Chess will never be exciting for the layperson to sit down and watch, and the miniseries knows this. It isn’t important for the audience to know the ins and outs of chess strategy. They can tell if a play is good or bad by how the characters react, how Beth thinks of her strategies and other players’ through her ramblings, and just how good Beth is through the way others describe her offense. Not only that, but chess means something to Beth beyond proving herself the best, and how the game operates represents something in her own life. And so chess is not a detriment to watchability, but becomes another tool in understanding the characters. The time period is almost a character in and of itself. The settings, costuming, and style of the time are so inherent to the aesthetic of the show. Not only that, but the attitudes of the period, rigid conservatism and the societal byproducts of the cold war also come into play. Instead of treating the 60s as a blanket aesthetic, the show differentiates the different kinds of styles popular at the time in the different characters that don them. This enhances all the other qualities within the show and enhances its personality. (discussingfilm.net)
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MCNABB SITS WELL WITH REID
In classic Philadelphia fashion, there was a cascade of boos and jeers when the Eagles, with the second pick in the 1999 NFL Draft, selected QB Donovan McNabb out of Syracuse. The fans wanted running back Ricky Williams but did not get him.
“Feelings have changed as far as what I received when my name was called,” McNabb said, “but winning them over is not my deal. My deal is to go out and to try to help this team as much as possible.”
In time, the plan is for McNabb to replace Doug Pederson as the starter, but for now, first-year coach Andy Reid has decided to let Pederson start and have McNabb gain his experience by playing in the second half. Pederson gets the call today against the Giants, but that doesn’t mean McNabb won’t finish up.
In two games, McNabb is 10 of 22 for 60 yards and in his NFL debut he did run five times for 38 yards. At Syracuse, McNabb ran the veer and used his legs almost as often as his arm to ignite the Orangemen. He wants to maintain that style with the Eagles.
“I don’t plan on changing my style of football, I plan on improving on it because this game is faster than the college game,” McNabb said. “You have to make decisions quicker and one of them is when do you tuck it away and pick up yards.”
Reid was the quarterbacks coach in Green Bay prior to coming to the Eagles as the second-youngest (41) head coach in the league, and he believes McNabb, for now, is better off watching the game develop from the sideline before taking the field. RB Gary Brown feels appreciated, at last. He’s been something of an afterthought for the bulk of his eight-year career, but at the moment, the Giants need him, badly, as he is supposed to cure the ailing running game and is set this afternoon to make his 1999 debut.
“I think I can sense it from some guys that they’re happy I’m coming back, and that makes me feel good that my teammates have that type of confidence and respect for what I do,” Brown said. “I haven’t gotten any respect for real my whole career and to get it this way, it’s OK, but I shouldn’t have a knee sprain and then the running game fall apart and them people say I guess he is a good player. You don’t want that type of respect, but it feels good the guys count on me like that.”
LEHMAN LOOKING AT NASTY TEST FROM WAGNER
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SVELTER GLOVER STORMING BACK
The folks at Dunkin’ Donuts and Krispy Kreme aren’t going to be thrilled by Anthony Glover.
“A donut’s a donut,” said the St. John’s power forward. “They’re junk food.”
Donuts are one of the, uh, “food groups” he eliminated from his diet this summer. The goal was to regain the quickness and agility he showed in his first few seasons.
By eliminating donuts, fast foods and soda and replacing them with salads, fruits and water, Glover lost about 10 pounds and rediscovered his unique ability to outquick bigger players and overpower smaller ones.
He goes into tonight’s game at Alumni Hall against St. Francis (2-2) averaging 13 points and six rebounds in just 27 minutes. St. John’s is 3-0 and welcomes back coach Mike Jarvis, who missed Saturday’s win over Fordham to mourn the death of his brother Richard.
“Glover right now is in the best shape that he’s ever been in since I’ve seen him as a basketball player,” Jarvis said recently.
Glover, a redshirt senior, established himself in the 2000-01 season as one of the best power forwards in the Big East. He averaged 13.7 points on 49 percent shooting and six rebounds per game.
But last season Glover played at about 235, and the pounds weighed him down. He averaged 10.9 points on 38 percent shooting.
“He didn’t have a good year last year, I don’t think,” said Jarvis. “And I think part of it was I don’t think he ever really got in great shape.”
Glover acknowledged he was not in his best shape last year.
“I spent most of my time that offseason working on my shot and my handle,” said Glover. “I played a lot of pickup games, but I didn’t do a lot of running. I think I improved in some areas of the game, but other areas weren’t as good.”
This past offseason Glover went back to a regimen of weight training and aerobic work. He said he finds it easier to get to spots on the court, and he’s not as winded as he was at times last season.
“I’m back,” said Glover. “I know I didn’t play well at times last year, and I think a lot of people have overlooked me.”
MARBURY NIXES TALK ABOUT N.Y.
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EX-MATE: SHOCKEY REALLY IS WACKO
GIANT NOTES
First it was 49er linebacker Julian Peterson yapping about Jeremy Shockey’s inability to control his emotions. Now it’s Mike Rumph, the Niners’ rookie CB and college teammate of Shockey last year at Miami.
“Sometimes, he gets in a ball with the referees and he does a lot of extra talking, a lot of extra stuff instead of focusing on what he should be doing,” said Rumph, who may start in place of Jason Webster (sprained ankle). “Sometimes his emotions get him up for something and sometimes they bring him down.”
Rumph did make sure to mention that he likes Shockey.
“A lot of people have said he’s really controversial,” he said, “but I know him as a person and know how he really is. He is so crazy that it is funny. He’s gotten a little worse since he moved to New York. He’s so country.”
WR Ron Dixon’s right knee responded well to Wednesday’s workout (there was no swelling) and he’s set to play Sunday. He’ll probably start, with rookie Daryl Jones slipping back into the No. 3 receiver spot.
“To put him out there, he’s another threat they’ve got to focus on,” Jim Fassel said of Dixon.
Following today’s practice, the Giants will board their charter flight to San Francisco.
“I’m happy we’re going Friday, I think it will be good for our guys,” Fassel said. “They’ll have some time to go out and have dinner, Saturday they can hang out a little bit, it will be a nice break for us.”
Tiki Barber shouldered such a heavy load in last week’s 10-7 overtime victory over the Eagles because Ron Dayne had the flu and was asked to carry the ball only once. Dayne is recovered and Fassel said he’d like to get him on the field.
“I might keep Tiki fresh because I look at a lot of games like this, they’re going to be won or lost in the fourth quarter.” Fassel said.
JARVIS SAYS LOSSES ARE A BLESSING
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MARLINS HOPE LUCKY PENNY TURNS UP AGAIN
By Michael Morrissey
MIAMI – Brad Penny knows he got off pretty lucky against the Yankees on Saturday night.
In a 3-2, Game 1 victory, Penny didn’t toss a quality start (he only lasted 5 1/3 innings) and never seemed to have the Bombers in his back pocket (he didn’t have any 1-2-3 innings).
So as he prepared for a critical Game 5 start opposite David Wells, the hard-throwing Florida righty planned to alter his game plan.
“I’ve definitely got to make some adjustments,” Penny said yesterday. “I feel like I got away with a few pitches the other night.
“They saw me. They know exactly how I pitched them. I mean, they’re great hitters. You’ve definitely got to mix it up a little bit. Maybe not give the same pitch in the same count.”
Penny was bounced from the Marlins’ starting rotation during the NLCS against Chicago after allowing seven hits and seven earned runs over two-plus innings in a Game 2 start. He regained his confidence and command, winning Game 7 at Wrigley Field with an inning of relief.
Penny held the Yankees to two earned runs on seven hits in Game 1, but it likely was won due to the 3 2/3 innings of scoreless relief by Dontrelle Willis and Ugueth Urbina.
“Obviously, I hadn’t been pitching well,” Penny said. “It was nice to come in in a big game like that and be able to stay focused and make my pitches.”
Florida manager Jack McKeon thinks Penny “reverted” to the pitcher he was when he went 14-10 with a 4.13 ERA in the regular season. The pitcher got in trouble earlier in the playoffs by falling behind hitters and walking them, the bugaboo of any hurler.
“Hey, maybe it’s the first time he was in the postseason, first time he got to pitch in front of a big audience,” McKeon said. “The adrenaline might’ve been flowing a little bit too much for these guys.
“Maybe he tried to overpower too many of these guys.
“He’s been a very successful pitcher all year long. We’re very confident [tonight] he’s gonna give us a good outing.”
Penny threw 196 1/3 innings, the second-highest total of his career. For that reason, he said he believed the trip to the bullpen maybe was an elixir of some sort.
“You can’t second-guess your manager or coaches,” Penny said. “I was a little upset when I didn’t get to start. It worked out.
“We won. It was a good move by the manager.”
BECKETT DAZZLES IN LOSS
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MEET NEW YORK’S OLDEST WORKING ACTRESS
By Barbara Hoffman
IT’S tough finding acting jobs when you’re older. Ask Esther Leeming Tuttle, who hopped on the subway the other day to audition for . . . a deodorant commercial.
Hey, when you’re 93 years old, you grab ’em when you can.
“There are not many parts for people in their 90s,” says Tuttle (“Faity,” to her friends). “That’s why the competition’s so stiff.”
Indeed. The other day, the stately, white-haired thespian was one of 40 to 50 older actresses vying for a bit in a Right Guard commercial. (She won’t know till tomorrow if she won a callback.)
Maybe you saw her on “The Conan O’Brien Show” a few years back – she played (surprise) a little old lady who sat on a speeding bus cradling a hot bowl of soup.
Or perhaps you glimpsed her as a librarian in the Julia Roberts’ dud “Mona Lisa Smile,” or saw her riding yet another bus in an ad promoting public transportation (“I’m visiting my boyfriend!” she said with a smile).
She even appeared on a Letterman skit – boxing a man in a gorilla suit.
It wasn’t always like that. Back in the ’30s, she made her Broadway debut in “The Petrified Forest,” with Leslie Howard and Humphrey Bogart.
She played a Mexican maid.
“Bogart was very nice,” she recalls. “I never went out with him, but we both had sisters in Connecticut who knew each other. If he was visiting his sister, he’d take me along. We’d leave the Broadhurst Theater at midnight and go zooming up the parkway to Westport in his little Ford roadster with the top down . . .
“Then he married Lauren Bacall.”
Tuttle married an insurance executive and, as she recalls in her autobiography, “No Rocking Chair for Me,” gave up the stage to raise their three children, do volunteer work and travel.
Her husband died in 1989. After taking a year or two “to adjust,” she left her home in Park Slope and moved to the Upper East Side.
“I thought I might as well try being a granny model,” she says. “It could be fun!”
And it has, particularly that Jeep Cherokee ad she did a few years ago, titled “The Stripper.”
“I saw the script and said, ‘Oh no! I didn’t know I was supposed to do a striptease.'” Turned out, after taking off her gloves and hat, she took off – in a Jeep.
She says she’s not in it for the money, but for the challenge. And the biggest challenge of all is finding a job.
She’s listed with several agencies and tries to keep in touch. Four years ago, she dropped into one to say hello “and they said, ‘How nice to see you, Esther. We thought you’d passed on!’ ”
That agency, she reports, is no longer in business.
But she is.
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YANKEES LIKELY WON’T TURN TO LILLY
Prior to the Yankees acquiring the rights to Japanese lefty Kei Igawa on Tuesday, Ted Lilly had hopes of returning to The Bronx and pitching for the Yankees.
Now, according to his agent Larry O’Brien, those hopes aren’t as strong.
“In my conversations with Brian [Cashman], it was maybe we would get together at the Winter Meetings,” O’Brien said. “But now they have the rights to [Igawa], I don’t know, they may not have a need to go after Ted. I haven’t heard from Brian.”
The Yankees have until Dec. 28 to sign Igawa or the 27-year-old lefty returns to Japan and the Yankees get their $26 million posting fee back.
However, he is expected to sign a four- or five year deal at about $4.5 million per season.
By the time Igawa is a Yankee, Lilly could have a four-year deal from the Cubs in the $36 million to $37 million range.
“We have an offer for four years in the Jarrod Washburn [range] (four for $37 million),” O’Brien said of the lefty who signed with Seattle before last season.
Lilly pitched the past three seasons for the Blue Jays, who haven’t offered him any type of deal. Lilly was 15-13 with a 4.31 ERA for Toronto this past season, when he was paid $4 million.
“We still will talk to Ted,” Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi said yesterday. “We will see how it plays out.”
The Yankees gaining the rights to Igawa didn’t halt their search for rotation help.
If Andy Pettitte decides he wants to pitch next year, the Yankees will have open arms for him. However, they have five names for five spots at the moment, even if three (Randy Johnson, Carl Pavano and Igawa) are question marks.
With Gil Meche and Lilly in the $9 million range, they became too rich for the Yankees’ taste because Cashman has been trying to lower the payroll.
Lilly, 31 next month, is a career 59-58 pitcher with a 4.60 ERA.
He pitched for the Yankees from 2000 to 2002, when he was traded during the season to Oakland in the Jeff Weaver deal. In 49 games (32 starts), Lilly was 8-12 for the Yankees.
The Yankees offered veteran lefty reliever Ron Villone salary arbitration last night.
The Bergen County product, who will be 37 next month, appeared in 80 games last year and had two vastly different seasons.
Prior to the All-Star break, he was 3-1 with a 2.27 ERA in 36 games, allowing 31 hits in 432/3 innings. In the second half, he was 0-2 with an 8.35 ERA in 34 games. In 362/3 innings, Villone gave up 44 hits.
Overall, he was 3-3 with a 5.04 ERA.
HERE'S THE PROBLEM
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DUBYA SCORES BROWNY POINT
WASHINGTON – British Prime Minister Gordon Brown yesterday praised President Bush, declaring the United States and Great Britain are “at one” in the war on terror.
“In Iraq, we have duties to discharge and responsibilities to keep in support of the democratically elected government,” Brown told reporters at Camp David during his first official visit to the United States since taking over from Tony Blair.
“Our aim – like the United States’ – is step by step to move control to the Iraqi authorities, to the Iraqi government, and to its security forces, as progress is made.”
Brown’s trip this week had spawned speculation that he would cool relations with Bush and the United States after years of devoted loyalty under Blair, especially regarding the war in Iraq.
But that relationship – and the determination to win the war in Iraq – appeared as strong as ever yesterday. Asked whether he shares Bush’s philosophy about fighting global terrorism, the new prime minister replied simply, “Absolutely.”
“And let me just stress that we’re in a generation-long battle against terrorism, against al Qaeda-inspired terrorism, and this is a battle for which we can give no quarter,” Brown added.
“It’s a battle that’s got to be fought in military, diplomatic, intelligence, security, policing and ideological terms.”
Bush said, “There’s no doubt in my mind he understands the stakes of the struggle . . . He gets it.”
“What’s interesting about this struggle . . . is that he understands it’s an ideological struggle, and he does,” Bush added.
Standing beside Bush in a pasture, Brown noted the 15 terror attacks on British soil in the past six years.
He commended the United States for showing “such bravery, resilience and courage” in the wake of 9/11.
Brown also commended Bush for trying to achieve peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
“I strongly support President Bush’s initiative, a bold initiative to make early progress in the Middle East peace process,” he said.
Despite the united front, the meeting between Bush and Brown lacked some of the jocularity that accompanied meetings between Bush and Blair.
Bush yesterday even joked that – unlike he and Blair – he and Brown apparently don’t share the same brand of toothpaste.
Still, Bush slipped some of his usual Texas charm into the meeting.
“He’s not the dour Scotsman that you described, or the awkward Scotsman,” he told one reporter. “He’s actually the humorous Scotsman.”
Bush also made an apparent reference to the loss of Brown’s first daughter in 2002, about a week after she was born prematurely.
“He’s a man who has suffered unspeakable tragedy, and instead of that weakening his soul, strengthened his soul,” Bush said.
While considerably less personal in his comments, Brown sounded much like Blair in his commitment to win the war or terror shoulder-to-shoulder with the United States.
“We know we are in a common struggle, and we know we have to work together, and we know we’ve got to use all means to deal with it,” he said.
“So we are at one in fighting the battle against terrorism, and that struggle is one that we will fight with determination and with resilience, and right across the world.”
churt@nypost.com
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By Victor Wishna
TriBeCa$3.75 millionThis spacious, 2,533-square-foot “true loft” co-op on White Street offers quite a few “exquisite” features – such as 17-foot-high tin ceilings (lofty even by loft standards), slender cedar and cast-iron pillars and arched dormer windows. There are two bedrooms – including a large master suite with its own dressing room and limestone bath (one of 2½ bathrooms) – as well as a mezzanine that wraps around the entire home, offering extra space for an office, library or sleeping area. But the centerpiece is the designer kitchen filled with all the brand names – Viking, Sub-Zero, Bosch – you know and love. Agents: Ruth Hardinger and C. Michael Norton, Prudential Douglas Elliman, (212) 965-6018 and (212) 965-6022.
Jericho, LI$2.395 millionThe walls of biblical Jericho might have come a-tumblin’ down, but those of you out there looking for a secure, private gated community can take comfort knowing new walls rise in Jericho, Long Island. This particular home features a “dramatic” entry foyer leading to a spread that includes five bedrooms, 5½ bathrooms and a gourmet granite kitchen, as well as “expansive” living and entertaining areas. Altogether, it measures 4,900 square feet, with a private elevator to make it a little easier to get from level to level. In addition to one of the country’s best school districts, residency comes with access to the community’s private clubhouse and fitness center. Agent: Doris Sheena Zilkha, Charles H. Greenthal Property Sales, (718) 423-3130.
Greenwich Village$2.695 millionClassic and trendy? Why not? This co-op on West 12th Street recently underwent a “designer renovation” that left quite an impression, from the “majestic entrance hall” with a marble floor and Ionic columns to the living room “of grand proportions” that also features a wet bar. You’ll find recessed lighting and custom built-ins throughout, including an entertainment center in the living room and encasements for all of the A/C units. The home’s three bedrooms and 2½ bathrooms – all done in granite and marble with high-end fixtures – include two full master suites. The apartment’s third bedroom, now used as a den, could also be converted to a formal dining room. Agents: Mary Cedeno and Phyllis Mehalakes, Prudential Douglas Elliman, (212) 727-6108 and (212) 727-6175.
Fort Greene, Brooklyn$2.995 millionWhat kind of home deserves to be called “triple mint”? Well, this “stunning” Italianate brownstone on Clinton Avenue certainly makes a good case for it with plenty of space – 5,100 square feet on five levels – and original details such as three wood-burning fireplaces, marble mantels and moldings. There are also plenty of modern updates: central air, a fully finished basement and all-new plumbing, electrical systems and roofing. Currently configured as an owner’s triplex with a “high-income” upper duplex rental, it also offers quite a financial opportunity as property values in this up-and-coming neighborhood only continue to rise. Get in now and, who knows, you might even make a mint (or three). Agent: Abdul Muid, The Corcoran Group, (718) 210-4033.
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NO TIGER TURMOIL FOR CONTENDERS
TURNBERRY, Scotland — With Tiger away, the mice will play.
And so it will be at the final round of the 138th British Open today at Turnberry, where a number of players with varying sets of hurdles to overcome have a chance to alter their respective lives with a victory.
With Tiger Woods no longer here, after stunningly failing to make the cut Friday, those players vying to wrap their hands around the coveted Claret Jug have one significant hurdle out of the way.
Whether players want to admit it or not, Woods’ presence on the leaderboard in the majors — which has been a virtual given until this week — has a psychological affect on the rest of the players on those boards. His absence can have perhaps a one or two stroke affect on his competitors.
That will not be an issue today with Woods presumably at home with his family in Florida watching from afar, instead of intimidatingly stalking the Turnberry links in pursuit of his 15th major.
“I never play against Tiger, so I don’t give a damn about Tiger,” Tom Watson joked after finishing yesterday with the 54-hole lead. “I played against him at the Masters, but I can’t play there at the Masters. That course is too big for old guys like me.”
Englishman Ross Fisher, who’s one shot behind Watson’s lead, conceded that no Woods today can’t help but aid the players trying to win the tournament.
“Any time that Tiger is at a tournament, if you finish ahead of Tiger Woods you’re probably going to win the tournament,” Fisher said. “Obviously, it’s a big shame that Tiger didn’t make the cut. It just adds a little bit extra spice, extra buzz, knowing that the world No. 1 is here playing.
“It’s obviously a shame for the crowd’s perspective that he’s not here, obviously for you guys [reporters] and TV that he’s not here.”
Woods’ absence, however, is not a shame for Watson, or Fisher and Mathew Goggin, both one shot off Watson’s lead, or Lee Westwood and Retief Goosen, who are both two shots back.
It’s not a shame for Jim Furyk and Stewart Cink, who are 1-under par and three shots off the lead.
“It’s one of those things where you don’t have to worry about him anymore,” said Bryce Molder, who is four shots back at even par.
Cink, who — like Goggin, Fisher and Westwood — is trying to win his first major championship, hopes the absence of Woods and the aura of his 14 major championship victories adds to his chances today.
“Apart from Tom Watson, there’s a lack of experience up on the leaderboard in front of me in majors,” Cink said. “I’ve got experience in majors, I just haven’t won any.”
Westwood battled Woods in the final group of the final round of the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines and came within inches of getting into a playoff with Woods and Rocco Mediate.
He hopes that experience helps him today in his pursuit of the elusive first major championship.
“I think the more experiences you have, the more equipped you become to handle most situations and deal with most things that come at you,” he said. “Having been in contention at the U.S. Open last year and played that last round with Tiger there I learned a lot. I can carry that on through to [today].”
For all of the players with a realistic chance to win, carrying on through today’s final round will make it at least a little bit easier to play with Tiger away.
FISHER DUE FOR BIG DAY
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Rage and record earnings at Goldman
Lloyd Blankfein: Bittersweet. REUTERS
Police barricades, bomb-sniffing dogs — they’re hardly what you’d expect at the headquarters of a leading bank.
But they were part of the scene outside of 85 Broad St. yesterday, as Goldman Sachs released blockbuster fourth-quarter earnings.
The gold-plated firm led by Lloyd Blankfein has been the target of public outrage for its massive employee payouts and uncanny ability to sidestep financial blow-ups. It posted record earnings of $4.95 billion or $8.20 a share on revenue of $9.62 billion for the quarter, blowing away analyst estimates.
Goldman’s bonus pool was expected to total more than $20 billion, but despite its big profits, the firm decided to scale back compensation to $16.2 billion — reducing the money pile used to pay salaries and bonuses from what was anticipated to be as much as $23 billion by giving $519 million to charity and the rest to investors.
CFO David Viniar told reporters in a call yesterday morning that the firm could not ignore the public ire.
“The people of Goldman Sachs performed extremely well this year,” he said “But in addition to that, we’re not blind to the economic environment and the pain and suffering that’s still going on around the world.”
It was the latest move by the bank to burnish its public image.
The record performance and the major charitable gift should have given Goldman’s shares a huge boost. However, the bank was caught by President Obama’s plans to cut risk on Wall Street, which sent Goldman shares tumbling 4 percent to $160.87.
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Last year’s Super Bowl MVP back as an anonymous backup
By Bart Hubbuch
Left Shark comes clean on his Super Bowl motivation
Marshawn Lynch's mom wants Seahawks coordinator fired
MLB game is just make-believe, after further review
Seahawks play-caller 'wouldn't change' fateful Super Bowl INT
PHOENIX — While dozens of reporters crowded around Richard Sherman and Marshawn Lynch on Wednesday morning, the MVP of Super Bowl XLVIII sat mostly undisturbed in the media tent.
Malcolm Smith didn’t even merit his own table at the event, with NFL officials deciding the linebacker should share it with backup offensive lineman Lemuel Jeanpierre.
It was yet another example of the steep comedown for Smith in the 12 months since he came out of nowhere to nab the award for best player in the Seahawks’ 43-8 rout of the Broncos at MetLife Stadium.
“Obviously, I’ve faced some challenges as far as injuries and playing time,” Smith, the younger brother of ex-Giants wide receiver Steve Smith, told The Post on Wednesday. “As a competitor, you kind of feel like you want to get out there. But I practice every day trying to get better.”
Though admittedly disappointed by his post-MVP lot (Smith isn’t even a starter), the USC product said he doesn’t think his situation is as embarrassing as it might look to those outside of the Seahawks’ tight-knit defense.
Smith pointed out that he wasn’t a starter before last year’s Super Bowl, either, and that his outstanding performance — 10 tackles, a fumble recovery and an interception returned 69 yards for a touchdown — came in just 34 snaps that night in a substitute role.
“I didn’t start in the Super Bowl last year and only played a few plays,” Smith said. “I just happened to make some good plays. I had the same role last year coming into the season as I did this year.”
That role is as the fourth linebacker in Seattle’s 4-3 defensive scheme, filling in for an admittedly outstanding trio of starters in K.J. Wright, Bobby Wagner and Bruce Irvin, with heavy duty on special teams thrown in.
Anybody that expected Smith to muscle out any member of that crew for a starting role after winning the MVP trophy doesn’t watch the Seahawks with any regularity, according to Smith.
Malcolm Smith returns an interception for a touchdown during the Seahawks’ 43-8 rout over the Broncos in last year’s Super Bowl.AP
“That was just one game,” said Smith, who appeared in 14 games (starting five) this season. “It wasn’t like I won a season MVP where I was expected to [live up to] a contract. I don’t think [the award] changed the expectations for anybody that watches the game. Maybe that happened on the outside, but not from within.”
Seahawks linebackers coach Ken Norton Jr. agreed, saying Seattle’s ultra-aggressive defensive philosophy can produce a different star in any game. It just so happened that the Super Bowl was Smith’s time to shine.
“He’s my fourth starter and can go in at any time,” Norton said Wednesday. “Malcolm’s really, really good. It’s not a knock on him because he didn’t play a lot during the season, because he’s been my fourth starter and only three guys can start.
“But with the way our system is, it wouldn’t surprise me if he was the MVP again this year.”
Smith accepts his backup role without complaint and sounded at times Wednesday as if winning the MVP trophy on the NFL’s biggest stage is a distant memory.
Smith said he doesn’t even drive the Chevrolet Silverado truck that came with the award, having given it to his mother instead.
“It was kind of a numb feeling,” Smith said of the MVP honor. “You don’t expect something like that to happen, and when it does, you’re kind of surprised and don’t know how to react.
“I’m still kind of surprised, to be honest.”
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Antonio Cromartie on Jets return: 'I didn't want to leave'
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Sixth Avenue continues its unheralded roll
June 25, 2018 | 10:17pm | Updated June 26, 2018 | 11:05am
Big Six — or Sixth Avenue’s prime office corridor including Rockefeller Center — continues its unheralded roll.
In the latest advance, law firm Mayer Brown has expanded at Rockefeller Group’s 1221 Sixth Ave. A new, 49,000-square-foot lease ups its presence at the tower to 235,000 square feet, and pushes the building’s total office occupancy rate to over 97 percent.
The partner in charge of Mayer Brown’s New York office, Richard Spehr, said it’s a hub for the firm’s lawyers and clients from around the world and, “The expansion will enable us to further solidify our strategic commitment to the New York market for decades to come.”
Meanwhile, Cushman & Wakefield’s latest “Stat of the Week” report found that the Sixth/Rock corridor had the largest vacancy rate decrease of all Manhattan submarkets over the past 12 months.
Sixth/Rock “takes home the prize of the hottest submarket over the last 12 months as its vacancy rate plummeted 310 basis points to 8.1 percent,” the Cushman data found.
The runner-up was Park Avenue, which saw a 290 basis-point drop in vacancies.
Rock Group’s Ed Guiltinan, who repped the landlord in-house on the Mayer Brown ƒdeal along with Cushman & Wakefield’s Rob Lowe, commented, “Every time I hear about the death of Sixth Avenue, I think it’s ridiculous. It has some of the best space the city has to offer as well as high occupancy rates.” He was referring to wildly off-base predictions some market sages had made in the past.
As we reported earlier, Sixth Avenue leasing whipped any other major Manhattan avenue or cross-street for all of 2017 — with a total 3.27 million square feet leased, compared with 1.66 million square feet on runner-up 10th Avenue, nearly all of it in Hudson Yards. The office boom corresponds with a healthy retail market where vacancies are fewer than elsewhere.
Except for One Bryant Park at 42nd Street and the Bank of China building at 40th Street, Sixth Avenue’s towers mostly date back to the 1960s and ’70s.
But they’re all solidly Class-A. Landlords — including the Durst Organization, Vornado Realty Trust and Fisher Brothers — have pumped more than $1 billion in total, to bring their holdings on the avenue up to 21st century standards. Rockefeller spent over $50 million on 1221 Sixth Ave. alone.
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Looking for something new to read on the weekends or for a relaxing holiday? From classics to modern day thrillers, and stories with lasting impact, NYUAD faculty from the Arts and Humanities share their favorite reads and recommendations.
Cyrus Patell, NYUAD Professor of Literature, NYU Professor of English
Cass R. Sunstein's The World According to Star Wars (philosophy); Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (reread); Nicholas Blake's Nicholas Blake Treasury, Volume 3 (detective fiction).
Name one book that has had an impact on your life?
Herman Melville's Moby-Dick.
If you could meet any fictional character who would it be, and why?
Melville’s Ishmael. Melville’s novel is presented as a personal narrative (told in the first-person), so all of the things that interest me about it can be attributed to Ishmael’s intellect.
Favorite author?
Right now, it’s William Shakespeare.
What books might we be surprised to find on your shelves?
At first glance, you’d probably be surprised to find Star Wars novels and books about The Rolling Stones and The Clash. Sadly, however, these are also work for me: I’ve either written or will soon be writing books about them.
What book have you always wanted to read but haven’t gotten to yet?
Thomas Mann's Buddenbrooks.
Bryan Waterman, Associate Professor of Literature, Associate Vice Provost for Undergraduate Academic Development
Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass
What book do you read again and again, and why?
Moby-Dick. It's new every time.
Jill Lepore's Joe Gould's Teeth; Maggie Nelson's Jane; Wasting Time on the Internet by Kenneth Goldsmith.
Hermione Granger (duh).
James Joyce's Ulysses.
Name your favorite movie adaptation of a book?
The Fantastic Mr. Fox.
Debra Levine, Assistant Professor of Theater
The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen; The Motion of Light on Water by Samuel Delany; David Reiff's In Praise of Forgetting: Historical Memory and Its Ironies.
Our Bodies, Ourselves written by the Boston Women's Health Collective. It's a book by women about women.
Mary Shelley.
Not books so much as magazines. I have an extensive collection of Gourmet magazines which span the years Ruth Reichl was the editor-in-chief. They first published David Foster Wallace's breathtaking essay "Consider The Lobster" as well as beautiful reflections by other literary writers. It still amazes me what a lifestyle publication can print that flies under the radar.
If you could recommend one book that people should read in their lifetime, what would it be?
Frankenstein. But after reading that, no one will ever want to read just one book.
Justin Stearns, Associate Professor, Arab Crossroads Studies
Thomas Merton's The Way of Chuang Tzu.
What book do you read again and again?
Collected Poems by W. H. Auden.
Borges says heaven is a library. That gives you an idea of how many books I haven't gotten to yet.
If you could meet any fictional character who would it be?
Borges. I'm pretty sure he was fictional.
The Shining. One of the very few times I'm sure the film is better than the book.
Andrew Eisenberg, Assistant Professor of Music
The Metaphysical Club by Louis Menand; Hyperion by Dan Simmons; Mwana Mdogo wa Mfalme (Swahili translation of The Little Prince).
The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss because my daughter enjoys hearing it almost as much as I enjoy reciting it.
The bear from Rafi Zabor’s The Bear Comes Home. Because he’s a fabulous jazz musician with a great ear on the world — and a talking bear.
A Tale of Two Cities.
Go Tell it on the Mountain by James Baldwin.
Goffredo Puccetti, Assistant Professor of Practice of Visual Arts
The Eternal Letter by Paul Shaw; Bill Nye's Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation.
The Drawned and the Saved by Primo Levi. His last work and immensely important: fundamental to understand how fragile our own humanity is.
Impossible to choose one, but I’d go with Giacomo Leopardi today.
The complete Harry Potter series. Huge fan.
Anna Karenina by Tolstoy.
The Silence of the Lambs.
The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins.
Deborah Williams, Master Teacher, Liberal Studies Program
My students are always surprised to see the Twilight books in my office — but that’s because I work on children’s literature and those books are part of the culture.
Iago, perhaps; Portia from Merchant of Venice; Claudine, from the novels by the French writer Colette; Fleur Pillager from Louise Erdrich’s Tracks.
In a lifetime? That’s hard. You’d need a book that sustains re-reading so I’d probably suggest — as cliché as it might sound — a Shakespeare play like Othello or Tempest.
Dale Hudson, Associate Teaching Professor of Film and New Media and Curator of Film and New Media
Aldelrahman Munif’s The Trench; Samuel R. Delany’s Dhalgren; Mai Jen’s Decoded.
What book (s) do you read again and again, and why?
Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude, Ralph Ellison’s The Invisible Man, and Milan Kundera’s The Book of Laughter and Forgetting because they offer models for thinking about history beyond the limiting frameworks of official documents.
Mara in Nilanjana Roy’s The Wildings because I’d like to ask more details about a cat’s life.
Edward Gorey books, including The Doubtful Guest and The Gashlycrumb Tinies.
Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle.
Frantz Fanon’s Black Skin, White Masks.
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Two OSAI Alumni Join the OAI Staff
Last month, we were thrilled to welcome Becky Holladay (Photography ’93) as our new Public Relations and Outreach Coordinator and Caleb Mitchum (Flute ’09, ’10) as our new Development Specialist. Becky and Caleb bring the number of OSAI alumni employees to five out of eight full-time staff members, tipping the balance in favor of alums for the first time in the history of OAI!
Caleb, who is originally from Minco, has been part of the OAI family for some time, serving as an orchestra liaison at OSAI for three years. He is active in the Oklahoma City music scene and has played flute with various orchestras in the metro area, including Painted Sky Opera and the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. Caleb is excited to continue his journey with an organization whose mission he believes in.
“Being from a small town and a family of limited means, OAI opened my eyes to a whole world of artistic opportunity I had not known existed and would not have had access to without the scholarship I received. I know it does the same for countless people every year,” Caleb says.
A native of Norman, Becky still remembers how it felt to be surrounded by so many other young artists: “I realized that there were so many other people like me, who communicated best through their art form, and I realized that this was something I could conceivably do for the rest of my life. Creating art full-time felt like a possibility that summer.”
Becky is excited to be combining her experiences as a journalist, writer, photographer and educator in her new role.
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By Abigail Silvis Lifestyle November 6, 2020
Being An Ally To LGBTQ+ People Of Color
Abigail Silvis
In the relentless year of 2020, we find ourselves in a state of reckoning with the long history of racism in the United States. Propelled by many disheartening inequalities that continue to exist and the unjustified deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and more, the Black Lives Matter movement has gained significant momentum as more people wake up to the reality of how far we still need to go to dismantle systemic racism. Pride Month, which is celebrated in June, looked very different this year, and its convergence with Black Lives Matter protests and activism remind us that discrimination is intersectional. Intersectionality is the theory that the overlap of various social identities, such as race, gender, sexuality and class, contributes to the specific type of systemic oppression and discrimination experienced by an individual. #LGBTQ+ people of color have intersecting identities which lead them to be dually marginalized in society.
The work of LGBTQ+ allies must embody this intersectionality.
Forty-two percent of LGBTQ+ adults in the U.S. identify as people of color, according to the Williams Institute at UCLA, including 12% identifying as Black and 21% identifying as Latinx. However, LGBTQ+ people of color are underrepresented in many areas – including media, employment and government – and have been particularly disadvantaged throughout U.S. history. The role of an ally is centered around bringing attention to these issues and amplifying the voices of those who too often go unseen. More than being a friend and supporter, being an ally means using one’s privilege to stand up for the rights of people who have never had that privilege. Coming to terms with your own privilege or unpacking any biases you may have is a crucial first step in taking action, and this reflective process will help solidify your intentions.
Education and awareness are also a necessary foundation for allyship. This may sound obvious, but it involves putting real effort into research and learning. Melanie McFarland, a Black journalist for Salon, says, “Right now there are a lot of white people diving into what should be required reading about systemic racism in America … Many of the people who purchased these books know they’ll look great on their shelves, or plan to read them simply so they can say they did. … Point being, if you’re going to do the reading, do the work that comes with it afterward.”
McFarland calls this “virtue signaling,” in which people feel proud because they’ve created an image of themselves as an ally. Truly engaging with newfound knowledge and following through to make it valuable in your actions is what actually constitutes allyship. For white LGBTQ+ allies, knowledge of not only systemic racism but also the unique experiences of LGBTQ+ people of color is essential.
Online resources such as the Movement Advancement Project and the U.S. Transgender Survey provide reports on the disparities that LGBTQ+ people of color face. MAP is a source of many reports and statistics regarding the LGBTQ+ community, and their 2016 report, “Unjust: How the Broken Criminal Justice System Fails LGBT People of Color”, is highly relevant. The specific groups studied included Black, Latinx and Native American respondents. The purpose of this report was to examine “how racism and anti-LGBT discrimination combine to make LGBT people of color uniquely vulnerable to entering the criminal justice system and also facing unfair and abusive treatment once they are in it.”
Among the many discouraging findings, the data shows a disproportionate number of LGBTQ+ people of color within prisons and jails. 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. are people of color, and 3.8% identify as LGBTQ+. However, 2 in 3 adults in prison and jail are people of color and 7.9% identify as LGBTQ+. For youth in juvenile justice facilities, 1 in 5 identify as LGBTQ+ and 85% are youth of color. The report also discusses reasons why LGBTQ+ people of color are overrepresented in the criminal justice system and how they are treated in criminal justice institutions. Examples of trends responsible for the inadequacy of the criminal justice system include pervasive discrimination, stigma and harmful policing strategies, such as policing of gender norms, racial profiling, and abuse and brutality. In criminal justice institutions, LGBTQ+ people of color experience greater discrimination in courts and unfair and inhumane treatment in confinement facilities compared to the broader population.
USTS also provides many reports, specifically surveying the experiences of transgender people of color. Their 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey gathered data about the experiences of 796 Black respondents, 1,473 Latinx or Hispanic respondents, 319 American Indian or Alaska Native respondents, and 783 Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander respondents. These surveys found that unemployment rates range from 2 to 5 times higher than the rates among cisgender members of each of these groups within the U.S. population. Between 21% and 57% of respondents in each report have experienced homelessness at some point in their lives, and 11% to 22% experienced homelessness because of being transgender. Sixty-seven percent of Black respondents said they would feel somewhat or very uncomfortable asking the police for help, compared to 57% of respondents in the USTS sample overall, which is a testimony to the corrupt criminal justice system’s fixation on Black individuals.
The discrimination that LGBTQ+ people of color experience and the resources they have to combat it are compounded by their intersecting identities. This must be a core focus for LGBTQ+ allies now more than ever, and there are certain things to consider when pursuing this role.
LGBTQ+ equality and racial justice have had a very similar journey and are intertwined in many ways, therefore it should be nothing less than expected for LGBTQ+ allies to also be in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. When it comes to learning more about this, McFarland emphasizes the importance of not placing “the burden of your racial awareness education on your Black friends.”
Black members of the LGBTQ+ community, and the broader community of all people of color, are already burdened by societal pressures and acts of injustice. They are very likely experiencing more distress than the feelings of helplessness or overwhelm that you might be dealing with in these troubled times. As McFarland explains, “When we’re feeling helpless, it seems natural to turn to a trusted confidante who has a personal, visceral experience with racism to get some answers. But that is precisely why you shouldn’t do that.”
Having meaningful and cathartic conversations is always important, but there is a difference between reaching out to someone to support them versus doing so only in search of information. Conversation lends itself to empathy, and while this is wonderful for increasing your understanding as an ally, remember to tread carefully in conversations and ask permission before discussing anything very serious or potentially unsettling.
Intervention and handling your own mistakes are two other crucial aspects of being an ally to LGBTQ+ people of color. Many people who consider themselves allies remain silent even in situations where speaking up matters most. Silence is not a neutral position to take as an ally, and it is important to intervene whether or not the person or group being discriminated against is present. While allies should be corrective of discrimination they encounter, it is unrealistic to assume that you will make no mistakes. Humans make mistakes, even when we have the best intentions. Make the effort to recognize you made a mistake, apologize and pledge that you will be more intentional with how you operate in certain situations.
Finally, don’t let your attention to racial justice as an LGBTQ+ ally fall away like a passing trend. The fight isn’t over, and being an ally means staying engaged and seeing it through. Continue to educate yourself as time goes on. There is comprehensive data available if you further explore the MAP and USTS reports, and sources such as this MD Edge article and this NPR article offer insightful perspective on the experiences of LGBTQ+ people of color. This information is very useful for enhancing awareness and understanding. Furthermore, for those who are able, there are many organizations you can donate to as a meaningful way to support their missions and advocacy to the Black LGBTQ+ community.
The complex and unique experiences of LGBTQ+ people of color are not talked about enough and this must change in order to cultivate a different future for the next generation – one that is less marked by losses and inequalities.
Intersectional allyship is indispensable.
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Laramie, WY – Pt. 1
We left Cheyenne and headed west on I-80 for one of the shortest moves we have ever made. It’s only about fifty miles to Laramie, our next destination. The highway basically follows the path of the original transcontinental railroad as it slowly gains elevation. After about thirty-five miles we reached Sherman Pass, the highest point on I-80 between New York and San Francisco at about 8,800 feet. A rest area/visitor center is located at the summit. The area is dominated by Lincoln Memorial Monument, a bust of Abraham Lincoln twelve feet high and resting on a thirty foot high granite pedestal. The monument is in recognition of Lincoln’s signing of the legislation that lead to the building of the transcontinental railroad.
Below is a photo looking east from the visitor center. Its difficult to believe you are at an elevation of just under 9,000 feet when you see the flat terrain. West of the visitor center the highway goes steeply down hill for about fifteen miles to Laramie at 7,200 feet.
Looking east from the Sherman Summit Visitor Center
We drove on to Laramie where we set up at the Laramie KOA. It’s a pretty basic, over-priced park but there’s little to chose in the Laramie area. The next morning we headed back east on the interstate past Sherman Summit to do some hiking in the Medicine Bow National Forest. But first, since it was near the same exit as the national forest, we made a visit to the Ames Monument.
Completed in 1880, the monument is dedicated to brothers Oakes Ames and Oliver Ames, Jr., Union Pacific Railroad financiers. The brothers are credited with financing and completing the transcontinental railroad in 1869. The Ames Monument marked the highest point on the transcontinental railroad at 8,247 feet. But the railroad relocated the tracks further south to avoid deep snow , so there are no tracks nearby today.
We left the monument and drove just a few miles to the Vedauwoo Campground and found the trailhead for the Turtle Rock Trail. The trail is three miles in length at 8500 ft. and circles the large outcropping known as Turtle Rock.
Turtle Rock (John doesn’t see a turtle, do you?)
Looks like a rabbit from the back
One side of the rock is a popular site for rock climbers. See the climbers in the photo below?
A zoom shot will help you.
After our hike around Turtle Rock we drove back to Laramie and stopped at the restored Wyoming Territorial Prison Historical Site.
The visitor center
Built in 1872 it is one of the oldest buildings in Wyoming. It operated as a federal penitentiary from 1872 to 1890, and as a state prison from 1890 to 1901. It was then transferred to the University of Wyoming and was used as an agricultural experiment station until 1989. In 1991 the facility was opened to the public, and in 2004 was designated as Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site.
The front of the prison
Is that a dummy in the wagon?
The prison followed a penal system of the time called the Auburn System. It was a bit harsh by today’s standards. The the main rule is shown below.
Typical cell
The most famous prisoner was a Mormon from Utah named Robert Leroy Parker who was incarcerated for eighteen months after buying a horse he knew to be stolen. Apparently the stay in prison didn’t reform him as he went on to be a famous bank robber under the assumed name of Butch Cassidy.
Later we drove across town (not far, it’s a small town) to visit the campus of the University of Wyoming.
The school has a beautiful campus on the east side of the city. The center of the campus is a quad area called Prexy’s Pasture. The name is attributed to an obscure rule that the university president, or “prexy”, is given exclusive use of the area for livestock grazing. No cattle were present during our visit.
The school’s nickname is the Cowboys and a large stature of the Bucking Horse and Rider, the registered trademark of the state of Wyoming (it’s on their license plates) is located in front of the Arena-Auditorium, their indoor arena on campus.
Football is played in War Memorial Stadium.
Whew, that was a busy day! Fortunately there is one of those Seattle-based coffee shops in town so we had a place to rest after our busy schedule. We have one more day in the area and the nimble hiker has a hike planned. Look for that in the next blog, which will be creatively titled “Laramie, WY – Part 2.”
24 Responses to Laramie, WY – Pt. 1
I see both the turtle and the rabbit. In the next shot I see a grumpy old man. Wait, was John behind the camera?
Good one, Deb!
paul weaver says:
Can’t say if it’s true or not (I didn’t read it on the internet) but the saying is that when WY plays a home football game something like 25% of the state population is in the stadium…:-)
That’s probably very true, Paul!
Me too on the turtle and rabbit. Not so much the grumpy old man. You two really do find interesting sights every where you go. Loved the info on Butch. I had no idea he was a Mormon. Beautiful view from the visitor center. Love the rocks.
Thanks, Sherry! It is amazing how many interesting things there are to see as we travel around.
Lincoln…my favorite!
Never heard of the Ames brothers. Great story. I like the thought process they put into the placement of the monument.
I see a turtle shell and the rabbit.
Yes, I believe that is a dummy in the wagon…lol
The campus does looks so beautiful and so close to a drinking hole.
Also, I am now exhausted. We do a ton in one day, but you two may have topped us.
Yes, Marsha, this was a Weaver type day:) And John didn’t put a few things in! But we decided we only wanted to stay a couple days since our KOA was very tight quarters. Not a place to sit outside and relax.
Seriously? Tortoise and hare on the same hike, and it looks like the hare is in the lead! Like Lisa, I just saw the shell. That was a very full day – I especially like the monuments and the history of the prison. Interesting rule – wonder why they prohibited talking….. Had no idea Butch was Mormon – he does look like such a good boy 🙂
I never thought about the tortoise and the hare…good one, Jodee! It was a full day but we only wanted to stay a couple days.
You sure pack a lot into a day! Their prison reminds me a lot of the one we visited in Yuma. But I don’t think anyone quite so famous as Butch Cassidy was ever there. Didn’t know he was a Morman. Love the hike as always!
It seemed like a lot for one day, but it was just a lot of short activities. And we were only staying a couple days. We didn’t realize Butch Cassidy was detained there either.
Lots of great stuff to see. I’m glad you liked the vedauwoo area.
Laramie turned out to be a great stop:)
You two always manage to scope out some interesting sights!
Thanks, Ingrid:) Laramie City has set up a Legends tour that gets the tourist into the history of the area. It was a great idea. We enjoyed our short stay.
You did have a busy day! We missed most of those places when we were in Laramie. We do remember we thought it was a nice little college town.
Laramie has a lot to offer for such a small town, not to mention being in between two great hiking areas. But we got a lot in for our very short visit:)
They sure make big monuments in that part of the country!
Laramie sure was a seriously western/cowboy town…Cody was too. We were amazed that the enrollment in UofW makes up about half the population of the town! We have a friend who went to UofW and was Miss Wyoming back in the early 80’s!
Between the university and the history, the town had a lot to offer. And being located right in between the two parts of Medicine Bow National Forest makes it great for hikers.
Thanks for the tour! We did not know about Butch Cassidy being a mormon either.
I see the turtle and the rabbit, take a third or fourth look, John,
And you made it to the Ames monument, thanks for checking it out for us.
Yes, we made it to the Ames Monument:)
What a fun-filled day of varied adventures! That sounds like our kind of day. But I can’t figure out how in the world you manage to do so much AND get a great blog posted! (Interesting tidbit about Butch Cassidy — who would have guessed??)
I did see both the turtle and the rabbit. That looks like a beautiful campus. Interesting history of the area, particularly the piece about Butch Cassidy. Another one to add to the list!
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Tiger Gunned Down After Going On 13-Man Killing Spree In India
A man-eating tigress, believed to be responsible for killing 13 people in Western India, was shot dead after an elaborate hunt involving forest guards and sharpshooters, officials and news reports said on Saturday.
The six-year-old cat, nicknamed Avni, had claimed the lives of villagers near the Ralegaon forest in Maharashtra state’s Yavatmal District since June 2016.
The tigress, known as T1 officially, was killed in the region late on Friday after a three-month search, senior police officials confirmed.
The state forest department had hired an expert hunter and sharpshooter, and mounted an extensive operation involving nearly 200 personnel, trap cameras, drones, a pack of trained sniffer dogs and a hang-glider to trace her, broadcaster NDTV reported.
In September, the Supreme Court refused to suspend shoot-on-sight orders for Avni, mother to two 10-month cubs, prompting a flurry of online petitions.
Wildlife activists went online to protest Avni’s killing, saying the forest department could have captured her instead of killing her, which orphaned her cubs.
Elsewhere, TV footage showed locals celebrating and distributing sweets, saying they were relieved that the terror unleashed by the tigress was over.
DNA evidence had linked Avni to five of the 13 deaths in Yavatmal, NDTV reported.
Forest surveyors said there was a male tiger in the forest whose DNA was found on one of the bodies.
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Turkey’s lira weakens, trade deficit grows
TurkeyEconomy
The weakening of the lira could herald further problems for the cooling Turkish economy, with growth forecasts being scaled back and an expanding trade deficit taxing government efforts to keep interest rates low and inflation under control.
The currency has been coming under pressure from a number of quarters, having dropped some 13% since the beginning of the year against the dollar, with little sign of respite on the horizon. The lira fell to a record low of 2.07 to the dollar in late August, despite intervention from the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey, which has raised the overnight lending rate to 7.75% and sold foreign exchange to prop up the currency.
One concern weighing down on the lira is the expectation that the US Federal Reserve will end its bond buying programme, pushing up US interest rates and attracting money out of emerging markets. Turkey is one of those most likely to be affected, as it relies heavily on external financing of its debts and supporting its extensive import habit with capital inflows.
Another factor affecting the lira is the threat of international military action against neighbouring Syria, in response to the alleged use of chemical weapons against civilian districts of Damascus by government forces in mid-August. Even a limited conflict, such as targeted strikes against Syria’s chemical weapons depots and command structure as proposed by Washington, could further undermine confidence in the region, with Turkey’s tourism sector – one of its main foreign currency earners – in line to suffer collateral damage. However, since the Syrian border is far way from the main tourist areas this peril is perhaps being exaggerated.
The lira’s decline could have a mixed impact on Turkey’s foreign trade, with a weaker currency having the potential to make products and services more appealing to overseas buyers. However, the overall effect on the balance of trade is expected to be negative, as it will put pressure on the import bill. Figures released by TurkStat on August 28 showed the trade deficit for July hit $9.81bn for the month, a 22% increase on the same month in 2012.
While Turkey’s exports rose 2.2% for the month, bringing in $13.11bn, imports shot up to $22.91bn, a 10% increase on the July figure for last year, putting export coverage over imports at just 57.2%. The poor July performance took the seven-month trade deficit to $60.46bn, a year-on-year increase of 18%. With the Turkish economy reliant on imported energy, any further depreciation of the lira would see the fuel bill rise, along with the cost of its other imports, a factor likely to feed into the already rising inflation rate, which hit 8.88% in July, its highest level for 10 months.
At a political level, the ruling Justice and Development Party (Adalet ve Kalkınma Partisi, AKP) government would like to see interest rates kept low, as the country is about to enter into a cycle of local, presidential and national elections through next year and into 2015. Relatively modest borrowing rates have helped support economic growth, one of the AKP’s policy cornerstones. Should the economy falter in the lead up to the polls, some of the government’s votes could shift to the opposition.
The government has sought to play down concerns over the economy and the health of the lira. Though acknowledging that there have been fluctuations in the value of the currency, Minister of Finance Mehmet Şimşek said such activity was common among emerging economies.
“Turkey is not an island, it’s an economy integrated into the world economy,” he said in late August. “Therefore Turkey can be affected positively or negatively by the developments in the world. This is more the consequence of a re-pricing of assets than a structural crisis.”
Nonetheless, the economy is losing momentum. Revised government estimates put GDP growth for this year at between 3% and 4%, down from earlier projections of up to 5%. Though still well above the rate of expansion of most countries in Europe and the region, the trend in recent months has been downward, with Economy Minister Zafer Çağlayan saying on August 11 that the increase in GDP for 2013 would be closer to 3%. While a recovery in Europe, Turkey’s largest export market, could help push this towards the upper end of the government’s expectations, gains could just as easily be lost through higher costs of fuel and other essential imports.
The central bank has said it does not intend to raise rates further this year, letting the lira find its own level in the market, although if this level falls too far for both the market and the government, the reserve may be pressured into further increases or another round of selling its foreign exchange reserves.
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Wykeham, Yorkshire Genealogy
Guide to Wykeham, Yorkshire ancestry, family history, and genealogy: parish registers, transcripts, census records, birth records, marriage records, and death records.
Wykeham, Yorkshire
Pickering-Lythe
WYKEHAM (All Saints), a parish, in the union of Scarborough, Pickering lythe, N. riding of York, 6½ miles (S. W. by W.) from Scarborough; containing,with the village of Ruston, and the township of Longdale-End, 597 inhabitants. [1] Wykeham was an Ancient Parish in North Yorkshire which included Ruston and Langdale End. Wykeham is a small village and civil parish on the outskirts of Scarborough and in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire.
See also Wykeham Scarborough Wikipedia
Wykeham All Saints Church which dates from 1853-1855 has been designated as a grade II* listed building British listed building.
A Methodist church at Rushton and Wesleyan Methodist church at Langdale End were within the Ancient Parish boundary. Langdale End is in the civil parish of Darncombe cum Langdale End Wikipedia
Wykeham should not be confused with the settlement of the same name in Old Malton, Yorkshire Genealogy Ancient Parish
Online data content from chapelry registers of Wykeham exists at some of the following websites and for the specified ranges of years:
WYKEHAM PARISH (1653) Online Records
BIVRI 1653-1710, 1728-1743
↑ Lewis, Samuel A., A Topographical Dictionary of England(1848), pp. 703-707. Date accessed: 11 October 2013.
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The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer coming to Athens
Posted on March 15, 2019 April 3, 2019 by bobby
ATHENS, Ga. —UGA Presents is bringing The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer to Athens for three performances Apr. 12 and 13. Australia’s The Last Great Hunt theater company will perform Alvin Sputnik at 7 p.m. on Apr. 12 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Apr. 13 in Ramsey Concert Hall.
The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer is an award-winning one-man show that melds technology and multimedia into a touching story of enduring love and survival.
The visually inspired show employs a unique blend of puppetry, animation and live and recorded music to present an exploration of the next and oldest frontier: the deep blue sea.
Creator Tim Watts debuted The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik at Perth’s Blue Room Theatre in 2009 before presenting a highly successful season at the New York International Fringe Festival, where it was awarded Outstanding Solo Show. The show has gone on to win multiple international awards including Best Theatre Production at the Auckland Fringe Festival, Best Male Performer at Dublin Fringe and Best Original show at Fil Festival in Rio de Janeiro.
The family-friendly show, designed for ages 10 and up, has been compared to Pixar’s Wall-E for the stage. “Alvin Sputnik is an endearing Australian solo show told in stick-figure animation and puppetry…akin to a theatrical Wall-E,” wrote The New York Times.
Tickets for the show are $30 and can be purchased at the Performing Arts Center box office, online at pac.uga.edu or by calling 706-542-4400. A limited number of discounted tickets are available to current UGA students for $10 with a valid UGA ID (limit one ticket per student).
The show is sponsored by The Christine and Thomas Pavlak Performing Arts Center Endowment.
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Murchison Falls National Park Information
Uganda’s largest National Park acts as a conservation area to untamed wilderness and savannahs, split through the middle by the dramatic river Nile.
Murchinson Falls is the name that was given to the point at which the world’s longest river, the river Nile, is channeled through a narrow gorge within the Rift Valley, descending almost 50 metres below. Sir Roderick Murchison (1851–1853), was President of the Royal Geographical Society, which was the catalyst for many explorations within ‘colonial’ Africa, most notably the search for the source of the river Nile.
Wildlife populations have largely recovered from the poaching during the Idi Amin era of the 1980s. Together with the adjacent 748 square kilometres (289 sq mi) Bugungu Wildlife Reserve and the 720 square kilometres (280 sq mi) Karuma Wildlife Reserve, the entire area is known as the Murchison Falls conservation area.
The park is sometimes referred to as Kabarega National Park. Kabarega was the Omukama of the Kingdom of Bunyoro, around the end of the 19th century. He resisted colonization by the British, was arrested and was exiled by the British to the island nation of the Seychelles. Kabarega died in Jinja, in 1923 en-route to Bunyoro from exile.
Murchison is Uganda’s only National Park which has all “big five”. Buffalos, elephants, lions, leopards are best to be seen in the northern part (above the Nile). Rhinos were sadly extinguished but are now being bred again in the rhino sanctuary south of the park; 40 to 50 rhinos are planned to be released into the wild in approx. 30 years
In the southeast, Rabongo Forest is home to chimps and other rainforest creatures. The Nile itself hosts one of Africa’s highest hippo and crocodile populations, and an immense variety of birds including the world’s most accessible wild population of the rare shoebill stork.
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National Business Group on Health Honors Walgreens with Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles® Award
Walgreens Recognized for Second Consecutive Year for Promoting Healthy Work Environment and Lifestyles
WASHINGTON, June 25, 2014 – The National Business Group on Health, a non-profit association of large U.S. employers, today honored Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (Nasdaq: WAG) for the company’s ongoing commitment and dedication to promoting a healthy work environment and encouraging employees and families to maintain healthy lifestyles. Walgreens received a gold award for its “You and Walgreens” company wellness program for the second consecutive year.
“You and Walgreens” provides access to a variety of health and wellness resources, including free health testing, wellness programs, personal health coaches, tobacco-free program, fitness center, weight management programs, on-site Healthy Living Centers and more, for more than 250,000 Walgreens team members and their families.
“We have a strong commitment to keeping our team members and our organization healthy, and we’re proud to be recognized as a leader in creating cultural and environmental programs that support employees in their lifestyle, and also foster behavior change to improve overall health and wellness,” said Kathleen Wilson-Thompson, Walgreens senior vice president and chief human resources officer. “By giving our employees the most helpful tools and resources, we’re practicing every day our company’s overall purpose, which is to help people get, stay and live well.”
Walgreens was among 63 U.S. employers that received the 2014 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles® award at the Leadership Summit sponsored by the National Business Group on Health’s Institute on Innovation in Workforce Well-being.
“We are very pleased to honor Walgreens for its dedication to providing programs that encourage wellness and healthy lifestyles for their employees and families,” stated Brian Marcotte, president and CEO of the National Business Group on Health. “Walgreens is among an elite group of organizations that are leading the way to promote healthy workplaces and lifestyles. Its management team should be proud of their efforts and we congratulate them on receiving this award.”
As the nation’s largest drugstore chain with fiscal 2013 sales of $72 billion, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) vision is to be the first choice in health and daily living for everyone in America, and beyond. Each day, Walgreens provides more than 6 million customers the most convenient, multichannel access to consumer goods and services and trusted, cost-effective pharmacy, health and wellness services and advice in communities across America. Walgreens scope of pharmacy services includes retail, specialty, infusion, medical facility and mail service, along with respiratory services. These services improve health outcomes and lower costs for payers including employers, managed care organizations, health systems, pharmacy benefit managers and the public sector. The company operates 8,216 drugstores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Take Care Health Systems is a Walgreens subsidiary that is the largest and most comprehensive manager of worksite health and wellness centers, provider practices, and in-store convenient care clinics, with more than 750 locations throughout the country.
About the National Business Group on Health
The National Business Group on Health is the nation’s only non-profit, membership organization of large employers devoted exclusively to finding innovative and forward-thinking solutions to their most important health care and related benefits issues and to being the voice for large employers on national health care issues. The Business Group, whose 392 members include 69 of the Fortune 100, identifies, develops and shares best practices in health benefits, disability, health and productivity, related paid time off and work/life balance issues. Business Group members provide health coverage for more than 55 million U.S. workers, retirees and their families. For more information, visit www.businessgrouphealth.org.
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Press Releases Health, HealthCatalyst, Medical, Software
SALT LAKE CITY – January 23, 2018 – Health Catalyst, a leader in healthcare analytics, decision support and outcomes improvement, announced today that Timothy G. Ferris, MD, Chairman and CEO of Massachusetts General Physicians Organization (MGPO), has joined the company’s board of directors, replacing Penny Wheeler, MD, the CEO of Allina Health, whose board term is now completed.
“I am thrilled to join the board of Health Catalyst, a company with which I have worked closely since 2015,” said Dr. Ferris. “I had the privilege of partnering with Health Catalyst on a collaboration aimed at fostering and accelerating the adoption of population health management (PHM) strategies and practices nationally, to improve the quality of healthcare and lower costs, helping health systems meet the needs of patients, providers and payors. I look forward to sharing that experience and know-how to help more health systems across the U.S. improve the quality and affordability of patient care.”
The MGPO is a multi-specialty medical group of nearly 2,500 physicians affiliated with 999-bed Massachusetts General hospital in Boston. Dr. Ferris was previously the medical director of the MGPO, and the senior vice president for Population Health at both Mass General and its Boston-based parent organization, Partners HealthCare, an integrated healthcare delivery system that includes community hospitals, primary care and specialty physicians, specialty facilities, community health centers and other health-related entities.
“We are thrilled that Dr. Ferris accepted our invitation to join the board,” said Dan Burton, CEO of Health Catalyst. “He is one of the most capable, forward thinking CEOs in healthcare today and a champion of healthcare improvement and innovation. Tim’s understanding of healthcare economics, delivery and improvement is as deep and significant as any healthcare executive with whom I have interfaced. He is a remarkable leader and innovator, and we are deeply honored that he has agreed to share his insights and guidance by participating on our board of directors.”
Since 2012, Dr. Ferris has led the design and implementation of system-wide care delivery changes at MGPO and Partners HealthCare to respond to the changing healthcare environment, enhancing care delivery, increasing access to care, and reducing the healthcare cost burden. He has successfully turned new laws, regulations and payment policies into opportunities to provide better care for patients.
Beyond his work at the MGPO and Partners HealthCare, Dr. Ferris has played multiple roles at the national level, including chairing the steering committee of the National Quality Forum and working as a member of the Secretary of Health and Human Services independent advisory council on physician payment policy. His clinical interest involves caring for medically complex patients, geriatrics, and respiratory and heart conditions. He still practices as a physician today, including making home visits to the elderly.
Dr. Ferris was educated at Middlebury College, Oxford University (M.Phil.), Harvard Medical School (MD), and Harvard School of Public Health (MPH).
Last month, Dr. Wheeler completed her years of service as a member of Health Catalyst’s board of directors. Dr. Wheeler is the President and CEO of Allina Health, named one of the nation’s top five large hospital systems by Truven Health Analytics.
“I want to thank Dr. Wheeler for her extraordinary contributions to our company, including through her exemplary board service. She has always been a champion for the patient, and has been a consistent advocate for the company’s mission-orientation,” said Burton. “Her experience leading the design and implementation of organization-wide clinical service lines at Allina Health has assisted us in driving significant and measurable improvements in care, service, and efficiency for patients across the country. I deeply respect and admire Penny’s goodness, strength and leadership, and feel blessed to have been mentored by her over the past several years.”
The Health Catalyst board of directors includes the following members in addition to Ferris and Burton: Board Chairman Fraser Bullock, Co-Founder and Senior Advisor at Sorenson Capital; Michael Dixon, a partner in Sequoia Capital; Promod Haque, Senior Managing Partner of Norwest Venture Partners; Todd Cozzens, Managing Partner, Leerink Transformation Partners; John A. Kane, former Chief Financial Officer of IDX Systems (now GE Healthcare); Anita Pramoda, CEO and founder of Owned Outcomes; and Duncan Gallagher, the retired Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and CFO of Allina Health.
About Health Catalyst
Health Catalyst is a next-generation data, analytics, and decision-support company committed to being a catalyst for massive, sustained improvements in healthcare outcomes. We are the leaders in a new era of advanced predictive analytics for population health and value-based care with a suite of machine learning-driven solutions, decades of outcomes-improvement expertise, and an unparalleled ability to integrate data from across the healthcare ecosystem. Our proven data warehousing and analytics platform helps improve quality, add efficiency and lower costs in support of more than 85 million patients for organizations ranging from the largest US health system to forward-thinking physician practices. Health Catalyst’s technology and professional services help to keep patients engaged and healthy in their homes and workplaces, and to optimize their care when it becomes necessary. We are grateful to be recognized by Fortune, Gallup, Glassdoor, Modern Healthcare and a host of others as a “Best Place to Work” in technology and healthcare. Visit www.healthcatalyst.com
SOURCE: Health Catalyst
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Criminal probe begins in County Commission campaign
in Platte County
A police report has been filed in the matter of an alleged first class elections offense in Platte County.
Dagmar Wood, candidate for first district county commissioner, confirmed Monday that her husband filed the police report regarding a matter that was the topic of an article in last week’s issue of The Landmark.
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A potential criminal offense that could rise to the level of a felony has been alleged by Wood’s campaign in the recent petition effort that qualified Andy Smith as a candidate in the November election for first district county commissioner.
Wood said she was present when her husband filed the report with the sheriff’s department.
“They took it and it looks like they are going to investigate. They (the sheriff’s department) had anticipated receiving something from somebody,” Wood said, referring to the allegation that was detailed in last week’s Landmark.
Major Erik Holland of the Platte County Sheriff’s Department said an outside agency will be asked to conduct the investigation.
Holland said that “although we are capable of doing this investigation, since it involves two people who are candidates for county commission, who obviously would deal with the sheriff’s department budget, the sheriff thinks it’s best to ask an outside agency to avoid any appearance of a conflict.”
Wood said her husband, Eric, was the one to file the report because “he did the substantial amount of the investigation” into the petition and would be able to answer questions from investigators.
Wood won the Republican primary by defeating incumbent Beverlee Roper by 95 votes at the Aug. 2 Republican primary. Andy Smith worked his way onto the November ballot as an independent candidate via a petition process that was certified by the Platte County Board of Elections recently. Election officials certified more than 500 signatures in Smith’s petition effort, above the needed 459 to be placed on the ballot.
But now at least two people whose names appear on Smith’s petition have provided sworn affidavits to an attorney for Wood, indicating they signed the petition in the presence of someone other than the person who signed as the circulator-affiant on the petition sheet. That’s where the criminal allegation comes into play.
The circulator affiant is the person who swears before a notary public that he/she was present when the individuals signed the petition and that she/she was the circulator who procured those signatures.
In short, Missouri law requires that each sheet of every petition be verified through a sworn affidavit “by the person who circulated it.”
State law makes it a class one elections offense for a person to willfully and falsely certify that he or she witnessed the signing of a petition as a circulator or in any other manner knowingly furnish false information to an election official.
The two voters–a husband and wife–who signed Smith’s petition but who have noted the discrepancy in regard to the person who swore as the circulator affiant are Parkville residents.
In those sworn statements to Wood’s attorney, both say they signed a petition for nomination of Andy Smith on July 31. Both say their signatures were procured by and signed in front of Alice Trager.
But, according to records, the person who swore to being the circulator witnessing their signatures was Brenden Smith, who is the son of Andy Smith.
“I know and would recognize Brenden Smith, and I did not sign the petition in his presence,” the wife says in her sworn affidavit to Wood’s attorney.
Despite the sworn affidavits and allegation that was provided to the board of elections via Wood’s attorney, the election board did not turn the matter over to the sheriff’s department.
Scott Campbell, one of two attorneys for the board of elections commissioners, said he sees the situation as “dueling affidavits.”
“That’s too thin for us to turn over to the sheriff’s department. If they (the Wood campaign) think that’s a criminal offense they should turn it over to the sheriff’s department. It was their investigation and their findings that led to the allegation,” Campbell told The Landmark last week.
At a meeting of the Platte County Board of Elections Commissioners on Tuesday, Aug. 16, the matter of the alleged elections offense did not get discussed in open session by the four member board and there was no closed session that evening. That Aug. 16 session was the first meeting since the date of the letter from Wood’s attorney detailing the allegation to the board of elections. The board has not met again since that time. Their next meeting is set for Sept. 20 at 5 p.m.
Wood last week told The Landmark: “While I am disappointed that my opponent appears to have secured his place on the ballot through falsified circulator affidavits, I am not going to ask a court to remove his name from the ballot. I will let others decide whether elections offenses were committed.”
The decision to file the police report came after the board of elections had failed to do so, she said.
“I knew there either was a civil path (legal action in civil court)for us or a criminal path for us. I did not want to pursue the civil side of things because it didn’t seem like it would have an outcome we are interested in. I was hoping the election board would see clearly there was an elections offense that needed to be investigated. I knew all along it was going to get to them (the sheriff’s department) one way or another,” Wood told The Landmark Monday evening.
Smith has failed to comment on the allegation. Repeated messages left for him on his cell phone by the newspaper over the past week have been unreturned, as have questions sent to him through Facebook.
A friend of Smith’s told The Landmark last week that Smith is “out of the country for the next week.”
The four members of the Platte County Board of Elections Commissioners are Jim Everett, Democrat; Diane Pepper, Democrat; Marvin Ferguson, Republican; and Betty Knight, Republican.
Everett serves as chairman of the board.
The Landmark reached Everett by phone on Monday to get his thoughts on the board choosing not to turn the matter over to the sheriff’s department. The discussion took place prior to the knowledge that Wood was filing a police report.
“It’s still a discussion item among the board,” Everett said initially. When pressed to say whether that meant the board hadn’t yet made a final decision on whether to report the matter to the sheriff’s department, Everett responded: “I’m not saying that at all. I’m saying I have no comment. I can’t speak for the board.”
When told he wasn’t being asked to speak for the board but to speak for himself, Everett declined comment to that question and to a series of other follow-up questions asked by the newspaper.
This is the second problem with paperwork by Smith in his trip into local politics this election cycle.
In March, he had originally filed to be on the ballot as a Republican in the August primary, but was removed from the ballot by election authorities for failing to provide necessary financial paperwork by the deadline for doing so.
As a candidate for county office, he was required to file a short form personal financial disclosure report with both the county clerk’s office and the Missouri Ethics Commission by the 21st day after the closing of candidate filing.
That deadline was April 19. On April 20, the board of elections was notified by the county clerk of Smith’s failure to file the personal financial disclosure form. The board of elections also contacted the Missouri Ethics Commission and confirmed that Smith had also failed to file the paperwork with the MEC by the April 19 deadline.
The penalty for failure to file that paperwork is removal of the candidate’s name from the ballot. That left only Wood and Roper on the ballot for the Aug. 2 primary election.
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E-commerce platforms begin taking orders for non-essentials in red zones
by Aarzoo Mittal May 18, 2020, 4:42 am 1.2k Views
As India enters its next phase of the lockdown that has been extended by two more weeks till May 31 in light of rising cases of COVID-19, the government has come up with a list of economic activities that will be permitted from May 18.
Under the fresh guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, e-commerce companies will be able to deliver non-essential items in the red zones as well. For lockdown 3.0 which began on May 4, e-commerce activities were permitted in red zones for essential goods only.
The MHA order for lockdown 4.0 has not clearly mentioned whether the delivery of non-essential goods in red zones was fully permitted. We tried to order non-essential items from e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, and Snapdeal to check.
While Amazon looks fully operational for the delivery of non-essential items in the red zones, Snapdeal has a limited number of products deliverable in that zone. Non-essentials items like TV, laptops, mobiles, printers, washing machines are available at Amazon whereas Snapdeal is accepting orders for several kitchen items and accessories. Flipkart is yet to update on this and currently not delivering non-essentials in red zones.
The order further stated that in containment zones, only essential activities will be allowed. There would be strict perimeter control to ensure no movement of people in or out of these zones, except for medical emergencies and for maintaining the supply of essential goods and services.
District authorities have been directed to demarcate ‘containment’ and ‘buffer’ areas within red and orange zones as per the Union Health Ministry guidelines.
The latest notification comes as a major boost for all e-commerce companies as they would be able to fully resume their operations in the country after almost two months due to the nationwide lockdown which began on March 24.
E-commerce firm Snapdeal welcomed the government’s latest move. In a statement, Snapdeal said that the move will pave the way for a broader resumption of economic activities across most parts of India.
Additionally, the latest guidelines have also permitted all states and union territories to allow the interstate movement of all types of goods and cargo, including empty trucks.
Activities that have been prohibited in all the zones till May 31 include domestic and international air travel except for domestic medical services and metro rail services.
Large group gathering activities such as operations of multiplexes, cinema halls, shopping malls, and religious places would also remain closed.
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New committee for journalists' safety promises national action plan as first priority
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Andrew Buncombe arrest: Independent's US correspondent blasts Trump after 'Alice in Wonderland' experience
Andrew Buncombe, the journalist arrested while reporting on protests in Seattle, has said President Donald Trump’s anti-press sentiment has contributed to journalists being targeted across the United States.
Speaking to Press Gazette, the Independent’s chief US correspondent also described the “Alice in Wonderland”-style experience of being detained in a US prison earlier this month.
Buncombe said he has never endured a similar experience, despite working across countries like India, Pakistan and Cuba over many years as a foreign correspondent.
“In terms of being arrested and put in jail? No. No. [I’ve experienced] nothing like this. This was unique,” he told Press Gazette.
“It’s startling. I’m staggered,” he added.
“One of the most strange aspects of what happened to me was almost like this Alice in Wonderland world where you think: what’s going on here? Hang on. Surely at some moment they’re going to realise who I am, and they’re going to realise they’ve made a mistake, and they’re going to let me go.
“But they didn’t. That is one of the things that startled me the most.”
Buncombe, who has a lawyer working on his behalf in Seattle, is now facing the prospect of a court hearing – and beyond that even the potential for jail time or a fine of up to $5,000 (£4,000).
His main priority now is to have the “charges thrown out and my record expunged” so that he does not experience any future problems with working in the US.
On Friday, political pressure was growing on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to intervene on Buncombe’s behalf. The website also reported that the Foreign Office had described the incident as “very concerning”.
The Independent has since reported that the British ambassador to the US has launched an official complaint over Buncombe’s arrest.
“I’m deeply concerned at a number of levels,” Buncombe said. “One, is very self-interested: what is going to happen to me? Am I going to have to go to court? If they do take me to court, I’ll be pleading not guilty. I’m adamant that I did no wrong. That’s hanging over me…
“There’s also a broader issue. Mine isn’t an isolated case. Journalists are getting arrested. Journalists are getting hassled. People are encountering more problems with the police when they’re covering these events. They’re getting tear-gassed, they’re getting pushed out of the way – getting thumped and almost punched in some of those instances… So I think my concerns are: what happens next when I go to a protest?”
Dozens of journalists have been arrested or injured while covering Black Lives Matter protests across the US.
Buncombe, who began his career at the Hull Daily Mail, believes the poor treatment reporters are experiencing has filtered down from President Trump, who regularly berates the mainstream media.
“I have to assume that the President’s words have an impact,” he said. “Routinely, and for the last five years, he’s denounced the media. He’s called the media the enemy – the enemy not only of him but of the people. He’s said that we’re scum. He’s said that we’re terrible people.”
On covering Trump rallies, Buncombe said: “You hear him, don’t you? You hear him call out the media. It’s part of his act. It’s part of his routine. It’s one of the things that gets the loudest cheer.
“The first few times you hear it you almost want to laugh. Clearly he knows what he’s doing, and it’s almost this pantomime thing. And you assume it’s almost part of that act.
“But people get very angry and they get very agitated. And when you speak to them afterwards… they’re really angry. ‘Why would I want to speak to you? You’re fake news. Fake media. You’re just going to make lies up. You’re [not] going to tell the truth about the President. It’s all a witch hunt.’
“And it’s a labour of work to have to convince people sometimes that my intentions are sincere, and I’ve gone to that rally with the intention to speak to them. And if I hadn’t wanted to do my best to present their views and their comments fairly I wouldn’t have bothered.
“Clearly what he says has an impact. And lots of people at the rallies are obviously members of the law enforcement community… And I think that in that context it’s kind of fair to say this is a backdrop. This is the context of what’s happening right now in the United States.”
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UN Global Compact Network Launched in Australia
The Australian Network of the UN Global Compact was formally launched at the 10th National Business Leaders Forum on Sustainable Development at Parliament House, in Canberra by Senator Nick Sherry (Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law) and Georg Kell (Executive Director of the UN Global Compact).
Launched in 2000, the UN Global Compact revolves around 10 principles for business on human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption. The Global Compact has two key purposes being to encourage the integration of its 10 principles into responsible business practice and to garner collective action of the UN Global Compact and its related UN initiatives.
Senator Sherry described the compact as a very significant initiative.
He says that at a time when transparency, trust, confidence are emerging as key issues for both business and the community, it is an important and practical step in clearing the path for companies to develop their responsible business practices both locally and internationally.
Over 5000 business participants from over 130 countries around the world have committed to working towards the principles and communicate on an annual basis to their own stakeholders about their progress. With the launch of the UN Global Compact Network in Australia (housed by St James Ethics Centre) the number of companies becoming signatories to the UN Global Compact is expected to grow.
Recent Australian signatories include Woolworths and Drake International. They join long-standing Australian participants like Westpac, BHP Billiton, Foster’s and Allens Arthur Robinson.
For more information or interview enquires contact Rosemary Sainty at rosemary.sainty@ethics.org.au or on 0417 961 036
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Torres Strait Islanders take action on ‘catastrophic’ effects of climate change
A group of Torres Strait Islanders is lodging a human rights complaint with the United Nations against the Australian government over alleged inaction on climate change.
Luke Michael | 13 May 2019 at 4:22 pm
The complaint says the government has failed in its human rights obligations to Torres Strait Islander people by not taking appropriate action to reduce emissions or building proper adaptation measures on the islands.
The case is led by environmental law not for profit ClientEarth, which says it will be the first climate change litigation brought against the Australian federal government based on human rights.
One complainant, sixth-generation Warraber man Kabay Tamu, said: “We’re currently seeing the effects of climate change on our islands daily, with rising seas, tidal surges, coastal erosion and inundation of our communities.
“We are seeing this effect on our land and on the social and emotional wellbeing of our communities who practice culture and traditions.”
The case will be taken to the UN Human Rights Committee in Geneva, Switzerland, over the threat to Torres Strait Islander culture and the complainants’ ability to live on their home islands.
“If climate change means we’re forced to move away and become climate refugees in our own country, I fear this will be colonisation all over again,” Tamu said.
“Because when you’re colonised, you’re taken away from your land and you’re forced to stop using your language and stop practising your culture and traditions.”
ClientEarth’s lead lawyer for the case, Sophie Marjanac, said climate change was fundamentally a human rights issue.
“The predicted impacts of climate change in the Torres Strait, including the inundation of ancestral homelands, would be catastrophic for its people,” Marjanac said.
“Australia’s continued failure to build infrastructure to protect the islands, and to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, constitutes a clear violation of the islanders’ rights to culture, family and life.”
The case is also supported by Gur A Baradharaw Kod (GBK), a Torres Strait land and sea council that represents the traditional owners.
GBK chairman Ned David said this claim was about ensuring the Torres Strait’s traditional culture survived climate change.
He said the Australian government needed to act quickly.
“We extend an invitation to Australia’s next prime minister, whoever that is after this week’s federal election, to visit our islands, see the situation for themselves and commit to protecting First Nation peoples on the climate frontline,” Kelly said.
The group is also launching an online petition with their demands for the Australian government, which include reducing Australia’s emissions by at least 65 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030 and going net zero before 2050.
They also want at least $20 million committed for emergency measures such as seawalls, and sustained investment in long-term adaptation measures so the islands can continue to be lived on.
The petition is hosted by grassroots climate action group 350.org, and co-founder Bill McKibben said he supported this action being taken.
“The Torres Strait islands have been settled for millennia, but if the Australian government continues on its present course they may not last the century. This lawsuit is part of an epic fight to hold the carbon barons accountable for wrecking the one planet we’ve got,” McKibben said.
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Given that the Australasian tectonic plate is moving north by east at a rate of some 70mm a year, eventually the Islands will be near the leading edge of change, but this has nothing to do with the climate.
The world is slowly waking up to the fact that this climate change meme is false. In terms of the money wasted, it is without doubt the biggest scam that has ever been inflicted on the human race. The recent, supposedly unexpected, election result is an indication of this realisation.
A greener WA would boost the state’s economy by $16 billion
Momentum grows for Steggall climate bill following US election result
Conservation plan launches to regenerate Australia
Wednesday, 21st October 2020 at 1:37 pm
Climate change project looks to leverage Australians' collective economic power
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Home Money, Politics and Power Daily Meme: The Emails Scott Walker Wishes Had Never Been Sent
Daily Meme: The Emails Scott Walker Wishes Had Never Been Sent
Everyone who has worked in politics for more than 10 minutes knows that you can't do campaign work from your official office, on the taxpayer's clock. And what happens if you do? Well, you can actually go to jail. And the secret email system you set up to enable you to do campaign work when you're supposed to be doing official business can be revealed. And then it can seriously undermine your boss' nascent presidential campaign. That's what can happen. And that's what's happening to Scott Walker, the governor of Wisconsin.
Six of Walker's former aides and associates have been convicted of using government resources to do campaign work, and as a result of the investigations, 28,000 pages of emails have now been released, most from the email files of Kelly Rindfleisch, who was Walker's deputy chief of staff when he was Milwaukee County Executive and running for governor in 2010.
In fairness to Walker, he did instruct his people in one of the emails not to do campaign work on official time: "We cannot afford another story like this one. No one can give them any reason to do another story. That means no laptops, no websites, no time away during the work day, etc."
On the other hand, his chief of staff, Thomas Nardelli, informed other staffers that Walker wanted a daily conference call including members of his official staff and his campaign staff so they could coordinate their efforts.
The emails contain some colorful details. In one exchange, Nardelli informs Walker that he has discovered that a doctor working at the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division once did some modeling work. "It isn't pornographic," Nardelli wrote, "but it is quite suggestive (I'm told - I don't know her name). He [sic] apparently models thongs and wasn't forthright in sharing that with staff prior to her hire as an hourly paid MD." Filled with either moral outrage or political foreboding, Walker ordered the woman to be fired forthwith: "Get rid of the MD asap."
And the sensitivity doesn't end here. Kelly Rindfleisch responded to a question about whether the case of a patient who starved to death at the Milwaukee County Mental Health Complex could harm Walker's gubernatorial campaign by writing, "No one cares about crazy people."
In another email, Nardelli forwards a high-larious joke about a nightmare in which the author suffers a series of indignities, culminating in the realization that he's about to meet Barack Obama. "Say it isn't so!!! I can handle being a black, disabled, one armed, drug-addicted, Jewish homosexual on a pacemaker who is HIV positive, bald, orphaned, unemployed, lives in a slum, and has a Mexican boyfriend, but please, Oh dear God, plead don't tell me I'm a Democrat!" Who says conservatives aren't funny?
The yuks just keep coming. Another email, this one from Kelly Rindfleisch, contains this joke: "This morning I went to sign my Dogs up for welfare. At first the lady said, 'Dogs are not eligible to draw welfare'. So I explained to her that my Dogs are mixed in color, unemployed, lazy, can't speak English and have no frigging clue who their Daddys are. They expect me to feed them, provide them with housing and medical care, and feel guilty because they are dogs. So she looked in her policy book to see what it takes to qualify. My dogs get their first checks Friday. Damn this is a great country." Har har!
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Márquez without points in Valencia
The Repsol Honda team rookie suffered a crash on Sunday while he was struggeling to continue his comeback. Stefan Bradl finished twelfth in Valencia.
The Circuit Ricardo Tormo hosted, this weekend, the European Grand Prix. Despite the enormous progression of Álex Márquez, the little one from Cervera suffered a fall on Sunday that prevented him from adding points to the overall standings. His teammate, Stefan Bradl, crossed the finish line twelfth on a day marked by the tires and the changing situation on the track.
Rain was the protagonist of the training and qualifying during the European Grand Prix, held in Cheste (Valencia). Both Repsol Honda team riders failed to advance to Q2, so they started from the last rows of the grid. Álex Márquez, who is in the middle of a duel to be the best rookie of the season, had to start from fourteenth position. Bradl, for his part, will continue to replace Cervera's older brother, Marc, until he recovers permanently. The German was also uncomfortable with the rain and took the thirteenth place, just behind the young Marquez.
The situation changed completely on Sunday, catching unprepared and unable to dry-train any team. Both in the lower and higher categories, this detail led to dozens of falls and many surprises in the result. Michelin tried to get their recommendations right and almost all the riders mounted the same tires and it seems that this was not Álex Márquez's problem. The Repsol Honda rookie found a good rhythm from the beginning, signing one of the comebacks that we have seen from him so much this season. Halfway through the day, he was in the midst of the fight for seventh position and, as he himself says: “We were having a good race; I came out well and found a good pace in the top ten. I was comfortable and could progress. Unfortunately, when Dovizioso passed me I was already on the line of Turn 1 and, although I was braking at the same point, I was a little faster, so I crashed”.
Another crash for the Repsol Honda rider, who ends the first day in Valencia with a lesson and more motivation for next weekend. His teammate, Stefan Bradl, maintained an accurate and comfortable pace to finish in twelfth position. The German retained for the general classification, obtaining crucial points for him, but also for the team.
With two Grand Prixes to go, the Valencia GP and the Portuguese GP, Álex Márquez is fourteenth and Stefan Bradl occupies the sixteenth position. The little one from Cervera can win the award for best rookie of the year, something that would demonstrate his excellent progression and the job well done by the young Catalan rider.
Forward Racing Team come back
The Ricardo Tormo's Circuit has been like a roller coaster for the MV Agusta Forward Racing Team. Both Stefano Manzi and Simone Corsi have not felt comfortable throughout qualifying and training. Both drivers started on Sunday from rows very far from the points. Manzi managed to adapt to the new dry track situation and set a suitable pace to finish fifteenth. His Roman partner, on the other hand, fell during the sixth lap after an excellent start. The team knows that these are not good results, but they have learned a lot ahead of the next GP of the Valencia Region, the weekend of November 13-15.
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Home Blog How Can The National Grid Help Make the UK’s Net Zero Target a Reality?
How Can The National Grid Help Make the UK’s Net Zero Target a Reality?
Climate change is the greatest challenge facing mankind at this time. Decisions we make now will determine the future of our planet and life on earth. It has become crucial that we change the way we live in order to reduce harmful carbon emissions and reach net zero by 2050.
Time is running out and acting now is the only way forward. In the next ten years the renewable energy industry must fulfil a number of goals.
There is much work to be done but the future looks promising with the emergence of viable technologies as well as some political commitment and investment.
Undoubtedly, in order to have any chance of reaching net zero by 2050 big changes need to be made. Currently 85 per cent of homes and 40 per cent of the UK’s power needs are supplied by gas. If the UK is to become one of the world’s first net zero economies by 2050 the gas sector needs to set out a plan for decarbonisation. In the next decade alone, it is essential that low carbon heating systems are installed in approximately 2.8 million homes.
Nicola Shaw, Executive director at the National Grid has laid out some ways that both her company and the UK can make the most of the huge opportunities that will come with the progression to net zero emissions. The National Grid is working with their industry partners as part of the Future Gas Forum to research different ways that our homes can be warm but environmentally friendly. One of their main proposals is a switch to hydrogen which is cleaner than the methane most often used at present. There are various difficulties that need to be overcome such as producing hydrogen at scale and adapting the current infrastructure. Tests are being carried out on ways of safely transporting hydrogen around the transmission network. An example of this is Project Cavendish which is researching ways that hydrogen can be produced, stored, and imported at the Isle of Grain in Kent, to get hydrogen to the South of London. Other projects are looking at how hydrogen or a mix of hydrogen and methane can be carried around the gas transmission network. All these projects are vital if low carbon energy, is to be delivered reliably and safely to all consumers.
In another bid to make carbon savings, the National Grid has been sending robots down high-pressure gas pipelines to carry out checks and repairs. This not only reduces maintenance costs but also generates annual savings of more than 2,000 tonnes of carbon which is the equivalent to the emissions of 500 households.
The changeover to electric cars is another very important condition in the shift to net zero emissions by 2050. The UK needs to see the installation of approximately 60,000 charging points to power nearly 11 million electric vehicles in the next decade.
The National Grid has come up with a proposal to install a network of ultra-fast chargers at UK motorway service stations which would cut charge time to as little as five to 10 minutes. They appreciate that with new petrol and diesel cars no longer on the market from 2035 they need to be prepared for the big increase in electric cars. They believe that faster transition is possible and that they are robust enough to cope with the forecast uptake in EVs. They do think though that some targeted investment will be required to ensure that there are suitable places where drivers can access sufficient high-power charging away from home.
In alliance with Equinor and Drax, the National Grid is investigating the possibility of achieving the creation of a net zero industrial cluster in the Humber region. The three companies together are committed to £800,000 of funding as part of a £2.6m project to plan out industrial decarbonisation on a grand scale. The Humber area employs 55,000 people and contributes £18bn towards UK GDP making it already home to the UK’s largest industrial economy. The workforce has a significant skillset established from taking part in activities such as refining, petrochemicals, and manufacturing. Using this experience and adding the right support and carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) technology means that Humber and by default the UK, will lead the way in decarbonisation and regeneration of the area.
Today, the UK has 10GW of offshore wind but this needs to take a giant leap to 75GW under net zero. Up until now the National Grid has connected wind farms to the grid one by one but this needs to change now to allow for the further 65GW needed. Long-term solutions need to be developed to ensure we don’t create bottlenecks and that disruption to coastal communities is minimal. The National Grid fully supports the government’s recent review into offshore wind farms. They are playing their part by evaluating the costs and benefits of different coordinated network designs and technologies. In doing this they can encourage innovation, harness the economic benefits, and create highly skilled jobs.
It is vital that in the next decade that low carbon electricity generation is increased by approximately 50% from sources such as wind or solar power.
National Grid Partners, has backed a range of companies that are assisting the progress of a lower carbon future. One example of this is Autogrid which is developing sophisticated technology to bring more renewable energy into the system. Another example is Carbon Lighthouse which is helping building owners to cut energy waste to fight climate change.
We have already passed the point that saw most of the UK’s energy coming from coal-fired power stations. Those days are over. To ensure that this continues the National Grid is creating a network of interconnectors. These undersea cables enable smarter energy systems to react quickly to changes in supply and demand, ensuring renewable energy flows from where it is being generated in large quantities, to where it is needed most. Over £3 billion has been invested in 4.4GW of new interconnector capacity since 2014, which provides access to enough electricity to power 11 million homes. There is potential to add a further 9.5 GW of interconnectors in order to deliver a smarter, more flexible future energy system.
The number one aim for the National Grid is to enable the transition to a clean and low carbon future but they are also looking closely at their own operations to ensure they are doing the right thing. In the UK, the National Grid has promised to replace over 50 per cent of their internal fleet with alternative fuel vehicles by 2026. They are continuing to lead in developing alternatives to the insulating gas SF6 and will no longer install any equipment that uses this greenhouse gas. Further to this they are also looking at lower carbon construction methods and have set a target of increasing the energy efficiency of their own buildings by 10 per cent.
You may not have realised that the National Grid had such a pivotal role to play in tackling climate change but they are doing much more than just keeping the lights on or the gas flowing.
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