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__label__wiki	0.895573	0.895573	Chinese Analysts Interpret Modi’s New India Publication: China Brief Volume: 14 Issue: 12 By: Jonathan Ward June 19, 2014 06:57 PM Age: 7 years Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a rally in Arunanchal Pradesh, near the Chinese border. (Source: Pakistan Today) The landslide victory by Narendra Modi in India’s national elections has raised questions throughout Asia about India’s role in the region. Chinese experts have watched the transition with great interest, many seeking historical analogies to explain the new leader. One of the most optimistic is the idea that Modi could be “India’s Nixon,” a concept which originated in The Shanghai Institute for International Practices, and which forecasts an “opening to China akin to the U.S. President’s. This optimistic analysis also suggests that, given his focus on the Indian economy, Modi could choose to emulate the PRC’s model for economic growth, and thus draw inspiration from Deng Xiaoping. Others have expressed the fear that he might prove to be an “Indian Shinzo Abe,” playing to nationalism and intensifying a border dispute with China. While the China-India border has been stable and largely quiet in the decades since the Sino-Indian Border War in 1962, last year’s standoff at Daulet Beg Oldi fed suspicion in New Delhi, especially as it came just ahead of Premier Li Keqiang’s visit to India and the PRC claimed not to have made any wrongful incursion. Chinese analysts fear a Japanese effort to build a democratic coalition in Asia. A contest between two security visions, one implicit in the United States “pivot” and alliance system, and the other set out by Chinese President Xi Jinping during Shanghai’s CICA Summit, could shape the larger environment in which the BJP makes its foreign policy. Echoing Xi’s ideas, Chinese experts suggest that Beijing may be able to leverage Modi’s development ambitions to enmesh Delhi in a Chinese version of regional order. Strategic Competition and the Status Quo: Chinese Concerns About India India’s relationship with China has been fraught with distrust since the collapse of the historic friendship attempted under Nehru and Mao, and the Sino-Indian Border War which followed in 1962. Just this past year, despite a goodwill visit by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, the Indian government announced its approval of the Himalayan “mountain strike force” which would allow India to move troops into Chinese territory for the first time. Approval of the long-debated “strike force” was likely influenced by the Himalayan standoff that preceded the visit of “the smiling Chinese Premier,” as Li was described by an Indian newspaper (Indian Express, May 22, 2013). The government of Manmohan Singh ushered in new levels of India-American cooperation. This concerns Chinese foreign policy thinkers who believe that India could become part of an American “containment” policy. In April 2012 India tested the Agni-5 ICBM, expanding the scope of India’s nuclear deterrent, and bringing the whole of China in range for the first time. “India’s border patrol policy is only one small part of its military readiness against China,” wrote Palash Ghosh in the International Business Times, also quoting Kapil Patil, from the Pugwash Society, a New Delhi-based military research group: “India’s overall land warfare strategy vis-à-vis China is determined by its deterrence posture, layered at both conventional and nuclear levels. Maintaining credible nuclear and conventional capabilities is therefore essential, not only for deterring the Chinese military threat but also for improving India’s overall bargaining position in border settlement talks with China” (International Business Times, April 9). Narendra Modi was vocal about the territorial dispute during his campaign, famously stating this year at a campaign rally in Arunachal Pradesh, a de facto province of India which China claims as its own territory, that “The world does not welcome the mindset of expansion in today’s times. China will also have to leave behind its mindset of expansion” (South China Morning Post, February 22). His words at an Ex-Servicemen’s Rally in Rewari in September 2013 were even more direct: “Everyday, we are surrounded by dangers…China keeps threatening us often, it intrudes our land [sic]. Not only this, it is trying to bar down the waters of Brahmaputra, to capture Arunachal Pradesh from us” (www.narendramodi.in). Chinese foreign policy experts have suggested that this is merely campaign trail rhetoric. The Sino-Indian border has remained largely stable in decades since the Sino-Indian Border War of 1962. However, the intensification of China’s territorial disputes with Japan, Vietnam and the Philippines could offer an Indian prime minister an opportunity to work with other regional powers against China in pursuit of its territorial claims. Chinese analysts have closely watched India’s, and Modi’s, interest in strong relations with Japan, which would likely complicate China-India relations on any level that is not purely economic. Though a scholar of China-India relations, Professor Wang Dehua, President of the Special Commission for South-Asian Studies, Shanghai Association for International Studies, and Vice President of Shanghai Institute for International Strategic Studies, is thinking about Japan. “They are trying to establish an Asian NATO; they call it the Democratic League. Japan, Korea, India, Taiwan, Australia, Philippines and Singapore, under the United States. Do you think that the Democratic League in Asia could be formed?” he asked with concern (Author’s Interview, Shanghai, May 23). The United States is expected to remain in the background of China-India relations, both as an active player in Asia, and also as a power which China can use as a foil to promote its own approaches to India and the world. Chinese popular media has spoken of the notion of India as a major player in a world in which “the small clique of America, Old Europe and Japan is the competitive opponent of the BRICS [Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa],” “the American people have started to become sick of taking on the burdens of global responsibility,” and “China’s defense budget continues to grow by double digits while actual American military budgets ceaselessly slide” (Youth Reference, in Xin Chuanqi, No. 17). Some Chinese experts are hopeful that the Modi government, due in part to the new Prime Minister’s past personal troubles with the United States—he was denied a U.S. visa for years due to his alleged involvement in the Gujarat riots of 2002—will lead India to move away from the pro-U.S. policies of Congress and Manmohan Singh. Modi’s Choice: Two Visions of an Asian Order? Chinese scholars see international summits as a place for promoting China-India “strategic partnership,” including forums such as the CICA Summit held in Shanghai, during which President Xi Jinping and Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin signed a $400 billion natural gas deal and kicked off a week of Russia-China naval exercises in the East China Sea. Professor Wang said that China “will promote India’s participation in the G20, CICA, SCO and BRICS. In these formations we can promote China-India cooperation.” “When Xi Jinping came to power, he emphasized neighborly diplomacy,” says a Chinese scholar at a prestigious institute of Indian studies, set up by Zhou Enlai following the Sino-Indian Border War in 1962, and who wishes to remain anonymous (Author’s Interview, May). “India now plays a very important role in our external framework. From an official level, India will be as important as the United States, EU and Russia—on a first-tier level. China wants to establish a peaceful and stable environment for development. For this, we need India. You see how many India centers have been established in China. For us, India is a rising power.” At CICA, delivering the keynote address before leaders of Middle Eastern, East, South and Central Asian nations, including high-ranking Indian Foreign Ministry official Dinkar Khullar, Chinese President Xi Jinping set out his vision of an Asia in which the principles of “respect for sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and mutual non-interference in internal affairs” would govern international relations, noting also that “strengthening military alliances aimed at third parties does not benefit the preservation of a common security region” (China News Online, May 24). Xi noted that “For Asian countries, development is the greatest form of security,” summing up a Chinese vision of “soft power” for use not only in Asia but around the world. Lieutenant General Wang Guanzhong echoed this vision at this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue in what became a notorious verbal standoff between Wang and delegates of the United States. “The strategic aspect cannot change too much. For India, first there are India-U.S. relations, and second, there are India-China relations,” said an expert who wishes to remain anonymous. “We think there will be some argument in the new government about the two bilateral relations. Some people think Modi will go closer to the U.S. Others think that Modi won’t be held back by the historic burden [of China-India relations, including the Border War]. So we are very eager to see what will happen” (Author’s Interview, May 2014). “He won’t be soft on some disputed issues like the border issues, water issues and maritime issues. [But] my personal view is that there will be some contradictions between the U.S. and India. India doesn’t want to take some burdens from the U.S. because it doesn’t have the ability, and doesn’t want to be a pioneer of U.S. strategy in this region. India wants to develop, wants to solve domestic problems—doesn’t want to become a part of U.S. strategy.” China’s Hope: Modi the Economic Reformer Chinese experts and policy makers see a way out of any “India-driven” strategic emphasis—rather than confronting China, some believe that Modi will seek to learn from Chinese growth and will focus on integrating the two economies. “Modi will have a major impact on China-India relations,” says Wang Dehua. “For China, it will be good news—because he will put the focus on economic relations.” Modi’s economic stewardship of Gujarat, which grew rapidly during his tenure, was widely cited in Chinese coverage of the Indian election, and the concept of Gujarat as India’s “Guangdong” province—referring to the southern province in which economic reforms were tested under Deng Xiaoping—has been circulated alongside the idea that Modi’s India will chose the “Chinese Model” for growth. Comparisons with China are frequent in India, and the Modi election has revealed a deep thirst for India to act upon what many see as its untapped economic potential. New Delhi was the first visit that Premier Li Keqiang made overseas, in a symbolic gesture to open a new era of “strategic partnership” and it is said that Xi Jinping will visit New Delhi for the first time this year. In 2013, Li offered a “handshake across the Himalayas” in the editorial pages of The Hindu ahead of his visit and the two countries have set a goal of increasing bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2015, up from $66.5 billion in 2012 (The Indian Express, October 23, 2013). China’s key economic and energy security initiative, the “New Silk Road,” is another initiative in which China sees the opportunity to engage with India. The “New Silk Road” follows, as in its ancient and medieval history, two routes west from China—the first is through Central Asia, and the second, “The Southern Silk Road” passes from Yunnan, through Burma and into the Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean. “When Premier Li visited India last year, his ambition was to connect with India’s “Look East” policy,” says Professor Wang. “We are looking west. We can connect. When Modi visited China [in 2011], he was eager to attract investment form China, and to learn from Shanghai, Guangdong and China’s experience of opening to the outside world. Some ask whether the cabinet will have to be reshuffled, because they have been focused on politics and security—and now [they will be] focused on economics.” While Xi and Li may do their best to shift the focus of the relationship, fundamental challenges will endure. To give an example: “There is a very strong fear in India about China’s intentions in the Indian Ocean,” says Professor Zhang Li, who directs security and diplomatic studies at Sichuan University’s Institute of South Asian Studies. However, good relations with India will remain a key feature of Chinese strategic vision. Professor Li believes that the Indian Ocean will be the most important conduit in Chinese geopolitics—the place through which the majority of China’s energy supplies transit for “the next forty years” (Author’s Interview, May 2014). Whether economic-driven relations or a CICA-like security framework will appeal to the Modi government remains to be seen. UPDATED 7/7/2014: A former version of this article incorrectly described India’s representative at May’s CICA summit as the country’s foreign minister. In fact, India was represented by Dinkar Khullar, Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs. China_Brief_Vol_14_Issue_12___.pdf Business and Politics in the South China..Next Asian Economic Integration Fuels PRC Fru.. Britain & the North West Frontier: Strategy, Tactics and Lessons The tribal areas of Pakistan’s North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) fully deserve President Barack Obama’s description as “the most dangerous place in the world”. This remote and inhospitable region is only nominally under Pakistan’s administration and its Pashtun tribesmen have a long history of opposing outside rule on their homeland.... MORE	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line518
__label__wiki	0.650553	0.650553	Contemporary Japanese Literature List of Reviews Reading Rec List Tag: good writing Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World September 18, 2010 March 12, 2014 Kathryn11 Comments Title: Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World Japanese Title: 世界の終りとハードボイルド・ワンダーランド Author: Murakami Haruki (村上春樹) Translator: Alfred Birnbaum Publication Year: 1993 (America); 1985 (Japan) Upon re-reading my reviews of Lala Pipo and Audition, I realized that sexism in narratives penned by male authors has been one of my major preoccupations during the past few months. I suppose I have been reacting, in part, to a school of thought that seems to hold that anything written by a man is inherently sexist, whereas anything written by a woman must be feminist. This way of thinking is flawed for several reasons (one of the most obvious being that if gender is performative, then the act of writing gender is exponentially so), and I object to it because it unthinking dismisses the work of several of my favorite authors as unworthy of attention. Are powerful female characters in books like Gerald’s Game, Rose Madder, and Dolores Claiborne to be automatically labeled as sexist creations simply because Stephen King is male? Another writer that I feel often comes under unfair criticism is Murakami Haruki, who is ridiculed by one faction of thinkers (like Miyoshi Masao and Ōe Kenzaburō) for being too accessible and not literary enough while at the same time attacked by another faction (of mainly French and American scholars) for being a stereotypical representative of the male-dominated literary establishment. In either case, I am confounded by the intensely negative evaluation of his work as politically disengaged, sexist, or, most damningly, just not very well-written or enjoyable in general. Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World is one of my favorite novels, ever, not simply because it’s very, very fun to read, but also because it’s intensely engaged with several social and philosophical issues that have become increasingly relevant since it was first published in 1985. What is an individual’s relation to a global government and economy that he cannot even begin to understand or affect in any way? What is a individual’s relation to the endless cycle of consumption imposed by these superstructures? What is an individual’s relation to a reality that is increasingly virtual; and, within that reality, what sort of responsibility does he owe to society? What sort of responsibility does he owe to himself? Surrounding these issues is an extended meditation on the nature and power of fantasy, both in its utopian and dystopian dimensions, that is woven into the very structure of the text. The narrative of Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World is divided into two parts, the Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World, with each providing the setting for every other chapter. The Hard-Boiled Wonderland is very much like present-day Tokyo, although it has been enhanced by futuristic technology and conspiracies surrounding the development and use of that technology. The protagonist of this part of the story is not a traditional hard-boiled detective but rather a skilled and deadpan Calcutec who encodes information using a special ability artificially implanted into his brain. His life runs smoothly and predictably until he is given a job that plunges him into a secret conflict between the government and an organization of information pirates called the Factory. On the other hand, the End of the World is a quiet, pastoral fantasyscape centered around a small town and surrounded by an enormous, insurmountable wall. The protagonist of this half of the story has recently come to the area and settles in as the new Dreamreader in the town library while exploring the surrounding countryside. Both the Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World are equally engaging as the reader becomes immersed in them and as curiosity builds concerning to how each world operates. Mysteries abound in either world, and the key to solving them lies at their intersection, which the reader suspects early on but whose full implications don’t become clear until much later in the story. Both protagonists are in mortal peril, from which they can escape only by solving the riddle of the two worlds. The hero of the Hard-Boiled Wonderland does this by dashing through sewers and abandoned subway lines, and the hero of the End of the World does this by strolling through the hills and woods, but both quests become increasingly urgent as their stakes become increasingly clear. One thing I appreciate about Murakami’s narrative style, however, is that his action is never non-stop. He gives his characters plenty of downtime to go about their daily lives, enjoy the worlds they live in, and interact with other characters on a casual basis. Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World in particular is a perfect blend of modern realist novel and postmodern fantasy; and, even though it occasionally acknowledges genre conventions, it is never formulaic. Another thing I appreciate about Murakami is his writing. He has an incredible ability to make mundane things interesting. For example, the protagonist of the Hard-Boiled Wonderland is in an elevator: Every last thing about this elevator was worlds apart from the cheap die-cut job in my apartment building, scarcely one notch up the evolutionary scale from a well bucket. You’d never believe the two pieces of machinery had the same name and the same purpose. The two were pushing the outer limits conceivable as elevators. He also makes mysterious and fantastical things mysterious and fantastical. For example, the protagonist of the End of the World introduces the existence of a herd of imaginary animals: With the approach of autumn, a layer of long golden fur grows over their bodies. Golden in the purest sense of the word, with not the least interruption of another hue. Theirs is a gold that comes into this world as gold and exists in this world as gold. Poised between all heaven and earth, they stand steeped in gold. Certainly, his stories are told from a male point of view… Around young, beautiful, fat women, I am generally thrown into confusion. I don’t know why. Maybe it’s because an image of their dietary habits naturally congeals in my mind. When I see a goodly sized woman, I have visions of her mopping up that last drop of cream sauce with bread, wolfing down that final sprig of watercress garnish from her plate. And once that happens, it’s like acid corroding metal: scenes of her eating spread through my head and I lose control. …but both of the protagonists of this novel are male, so that’s only natural. Whether a male writer having his male characters speak from a male point of view is inherently sexist is open to debate, but I don’t think that’s particularly the case in this novel. The idea that feminist writing is writing that resists the patriarchy and champions the cause of the weak, regardless of the anatomy of the body that performs that resistance, is a well-established argument that has its roots in the work of French feminists like Julia Kristeva and its branches in the tracts written by contemporary Japanese feminists like Ueno Chizuko. My own personal stance on the matter is that, in this light, Murakami can definitely be seen as a writer with a “feminist” agenda, as both protagonists of Hard-Boiled Wonderland are marginal and relatively powerless figures struggling against a much larger organization that directly references certain overtly patriarchal power structures in contemporary Japan. The ending of the novel severely complicates this resistance, but figuring out what the ending means in terms of politics and philosophy, as well what it personally means to you, gives it a great deal of impact. To say that Hard-Boiled Wonderland is beautifully written and compelling from its very first pages to its very last is an understatement. It is simply a great novel, easily on par with masterpieces like Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere and China Miéville’s Perdido Street Station. I should also mention that Alfred Birnbaum has turned the book into one of the finest translations that I have ever had the pleasure to read. He captures the tone of Murakami’s style perfectly and renders it into English that is never bland and literal but always colorful and exciting. His translations of specific fantasy words, like “semiotics” (for kigōshi) and INKlings (for kurayami) are brilliantly creative. In conclusion, I suppose that haters are going to hate and that critics are going to judge, but I personally agree with the overwhelmingly popular opinion that Murakami is one of the most interesting and important living international writers – and he’s also one of the most enjoyable to read. If you’ve never read him before and aren’t quite ready to commit to a six hundred page monster like The Wind-Up Bird Chronicles or Kafka on the Shore, I think Hard-Boiled Wonderland is the perfect place to start. Anime from Akira to Howl’s Moving Castle June 15, 2010 March 12, 2014 KathrynLeave a comment Title: Anime from Akira to Howl’s Moving Castle: Experiencing Contemporary Japanese Animation Author: Susan J. Napier Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Although I consider myself a literature person, it might be better to call what I do “media studies.” I write papers about books, but I also write more than a few papers about movies, and at least half of the Japanese movies I watch and write about these days are animated. This is something I wouldn’t have dreamed that I’d be doing when I first entered graduate school. For whatever reason, however, I read the 2005 updated edition of Susan Napier’s book on anime during my first winter break and was so inspired that I decided to start writing about popular media, too. I had taken a lot from Napier’s two earlier books on literature (Escape from the Wasteland and The Fantastic in Modern Japanese Literature) as an undergraduate, so I’m not sure why it took me so long to sit down and starting reading Anime. If I had to guess, it probably had something to do with the bad reputation the book had (has?) among anime fans. I didn’t have a particularly strong impression from the chapters on magical girls from the original 2001 edition that I had read as a freshman in college (probably because I was eighteen years old), and several people had said that the book is poorly written, gets plot points wrong, and doesn’t respect anime as a medium. My experience of reading the book was completely the opposite of the bad rumors I had heard. The first chapter of the book (appropriately titled “Why Anime?”) explains why Japanese animation is amazing and exciting and well worth academic attention, and I feel like it conveys a great deal of appreciation and respect for the medium. Also, I’ve seen my fair share of anime, and I’m a member of the generation that is old enough to have seen most of the works Napier discusses in Anime. Upon re-reading the book this past semester, nothing jumped out at me as overtly incorrect in terms of plot or character summary (but, then again, I have never finished and do not plan to ever finish watching Ranma 1/2, so I am willing to admit that I could be wrong). Finally, I think the writing is wonderful. Napier’s prose is clear, precise, and easily understandable by anyone who has neither a long history of watching anime nor a long history of studying Japan. Her writing is also enjoyable to read, as it is occasionally augmented by clever and poetic turns of phrase and various well-placed rhetorical devices that help her make her argument. Anime is more or less written as a textbook for university-level students. It covers about two dozen films, television series, and OVA’s, usually focusing on two or three primary works over the course of each 20-25 page chapter. The book is broadly divided into three parts according to what Napier sees as the three essential modes of Japanese animation: the apocalyptic, the carnivalesque, and the elegiac. Woven throughout these modes are the three themes of technology, the body, and history. Chapters have titles like “Ghosts and Machines: The Technological Body,” “The Enchantment of Estrangement: The Shōjo in the World of Miyazaki Hayao,” and “Waiting for the End of the World: Apocalyptic Identity.” Although many of the works she discusses could belong in multiple chapters, I feel that Napier chooses her primary works for each chapter extraordinarily well and uses representative works to make strong arguments about various trends in contemporary Japanese animation. Is there a danger of occasional overgeneralization? You bet. But so must there be in any entry-level textbook. A casual reader might run the risk of thinking, for example, that all Japanese animated pornography is fantastically grotesque after finishing the chapter “Controlling Bodies: The Body in Pornographic Anime” (which discusses such classics as Legend of the Overfiend and La Blue Girl), but Napier is always careful to qualify her argument and choice of texts not only within her main discussion but also in her footnotes, which document the sources from which Napier is drawing her conclusions, alternate texts for consideration, and interpretations that are at odds with her own. Napier reads animation like a literature scholar would read a book, although her focus, understandably, seems to fall on visual imagery. Her readings of the texts follow two lines: psychoanalytic and socio-historic. Since Anime is targeted at undergraduates, neither line of interpretation is ever allowed to become too esoteric. A standard knowledge of Freudian psychology and basic sociology should suffice for the reader, who runs no danger of being confronted with Lacan’s objet petit a or the superstructures of Frederic Jameson. Nevertheless, Anime is far from mindless, and anime fans looking for extended plot summary followed by commentary, insights provided by interviews with directors, or viewing recommendations would probably best be served elsewhere. I firmly believe that Anime works very well as an introductory textbook. It’s filled with interesting general ideas, and Napier’s clear language and precise structuring make these ideas easy to understand and debate. You don’t have to take my word for it, though, since there are plenty of other opinions floating around the internet. William Gardner (a scholar of science fiction) is happy that the book doesn’t seem like it’s written for otaku; Adam Arnold (a reviewer on Animefringe) is unhappy that the book doesn’t seem like it’s written for otaku. A reviewer for the Anime News Network claims that the book can be enjoyed as long as one is willing to accept the academic context; a reviewer for Hofstra Papers in Anthropology claims that the book can be enjoyed as long as one accepts that the academic context is not rigorous enough. Wherever you fall along this spectrum, Anime is a fun and inspiring book, and it contains a lovely ten-page bibliography that’s good to browse through for further reading on both the fun end and the serious end of writing on Japanese animation.	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line519
__label__cc	0.704373	0.295627	Jeanie Davison TV Producer and Film-Maker…always in search of the next adventure! About Jeanie Motorcycle Adventures Charity Adventures: Working With UNICEF Travel Writing and Photography Contact Jeanie Tag Archives: Amman Children of War: Refugee Stories in Jordan I’m just back from a truly eye-opening trip to Jordan for UNICEF with a Channel 4 documentary team. We’ve been travelling the country meeting Syrian refugee families, some in formal camps like Za’atari and Azraq and others in “host communities” in the capital Amman and provincial towns. All have fled the fighting in Syria and made the dangerous journey, often with small babies and children, over the border into Jordan. Some have been living in Jordan for several years, others have just arrived. All have incredible stories of hardship and survival – as a film-maker, what struck me is how every single person we met is a living and breathing movie in their own right. Syrian refugee children find an old bicycle to play with Whilst media attention has been largely focussed on camps like Za’atari (which is now the second largest in the world), the reality is that more than 80% of refugees are actually trying to eek out an existence in towns and cities alongside local Jordanians and refugees from other countries including Iraq, Afghanistan and Egypt. In theory, they have more freedom than in the camps (which require refugees to apply for exit permits if they wish to leave) – but actually, many seem to be living in isolation, struggling to make ends meet, relying on hand-outs from neighbours, and desperately trying to make life as normal as possible for their children, who have been through some truly traumatic experiences to get this far. Hearing stories from refugee children and their families first-hand, I was struck by their incredible resilience in the face of such adversity. Hussam, a sparky 15-year-old, gave me a hair-raising account of how he and his family left their town in Dara’a in the south of Syria, paying smugglers to find them a good route on foot and by truck across the desert, hiding out in abandoned buildings in case they were discovered by “men with guns” (including ISIS), and fearing for the smallest children and pregnant women in the group he was travelling with. I can’t imagine how I would have coped with all that as an adult, let alone as a fifteen-year-old child. Many refugees are living in towns near the border with Syria. We went to one town, Al Ramtha, about 5kms from the border, which has periodically suffered the fallout of shelling from fighting going on near Dara’a on the Syrian side of the border. Here, as in many other towns, refugee children and their families are living a fairly hellish existence, it seems. Saddam, 13 years old, told us how he goes to work on farms to try and earn money for his family (his mother is too ill to work, his father is still back in Syria). The work he has to do (climbing high ladders to separate the fruit on trees so it will grow better) sounds back-breaking and he’s often out on the land for 12 hours or more, getting paid just 5 Jordanian Dinars for the day (minimum wage in Jordan is, I’m told, more like 5 Jordanian Dinars PER HOUR). His sister Hala, 15, also works long hours on the farms – she says the “chemicals that make the plants grow” frequently give her and the other children “allergies” and if the boss isn’t happy with their work, their pay is withheld. Makani centres, like this one run by Mercy Corps, keep refugee children in Jordan off the streets and in education In the suburbs of Amman, we met street children, some as young as seven or eight, who run the gauntlet of the local police to earn cash – it seems it’s worth the risk to put food on the table for their families. At a local UNICEF-supported Makani centre in East Amman, which provides schooling and psychosocial support to refugees, we spoke to many children who said that keeping their education going is the only difference between a life of child labour and the chance to have a future: these seem to be the “lucky” ones but still, they are living in abject poverty in the seedier parts of town. We met many refugees who are looking to relocate or be reunited with family overseas. Many have applied to Germany, Norway and Canada, where close relatives (fathers, brothers, sisters) have already arrived after “going by sea” (refugee-speak for making the perilous journey via Greece/Turkey). In most cases, they’ve been through months of “process” – application forms, health tests and interviews – and are still waiting to hear: an agonising wait, given the circumstances of many scraping along on the fringes of society. Interestingly , we struggled to find many who’ve applied to be reunited with family in the UK – the perception, in Jordan at least, seems to be that Britain is “shut” (their word) to refugees. A hand-made gift from the lovely teachers working at a UNICEF-supported centre run by Relief International at Azraq refugee camp I’m still trying to process everything I saw and heard on this trip – and believe me, the stories I’ve related here are by no means the most extreme that I heard; those I will leave to the documentary-makers who were with me on the trip. Meantime, one little boy remains firmly etched on my consciousness. While taking tea with eight-year-old Ahmed and his family in their basic two-roomed house in one of Amman’s poorest suburbs, I asked his Mum and Dad if their four young sons had any toys to play with – the house was very bare and seemed devoid of signs that children lived there. Immediately, Ahmed ran to fetch his prized possession: an old white toy bus that his parents said had been scavenged from a bin in the street somewhere nearby. As he ran the bus along the floor, I noticed it had a missing wheel – unworried, the boy happily trundled it along: it was his only toy and he clearly loved it to bits. Inwardly, I choked up that something so simple could give this small boy a little piece of a joy in an otherwise horrible existence. Seeing what’s happening on our doorstep right now in Calais and Dunkirk, it’s unfathomable that we wouldn’t do everything we could to help kids like the ones I met in Jordan – Ahmed, Saddam, Hussam – who have travelled so very far to find safety and compassion. So I’ll continue to tell their stories – through blogs, films, whatever means – in the hope that people will, like me, start to see them as individuals who deserve our help and not strangers who are “someone else’s problem.” This entry was posted in Adventure Travel and tagged aid, Amman, Azraq, C4D, communication for development, documentary, Greece, host communities, IMC, IRC, Jordan, Mafraq, Mercy Corps, Middle East, migrants, refugee journeys, refugees, Relief International, Syria, Syrian children, Syrian refugees, Turkey, UNICEF, Za'atari on April 9, 2016 by Jeanie Davison. Syrian Stories: Filming Adventures In Jordan Za’atari camp, Mafraq, Jordan I’m just back from my latest trip, filming a UNICEF/BBC documentary in Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan, near the border with Syria. Working with a small but perfectly-formed team, we spent time with a number of Syrian children and their families, getting their perspective on life in the camp and finding out first-hand what has made so many families like them flee their homes and homeland. As you might imagine, their stories were as heartbreaking as they were uplifting and I was continually touched at how warmly they welcomed us into their new abodes in the camp – containers with minimal furnishings, or basic rooms with tarpaulin roofs – and shared with us what little they had with huge smiles and unconditional generosity. Filming during the sandstorm! The trip itself was something of an adventure its own right. A couple of days into filming, the camp was hit by a sudden enormous sandstorm that descended on us like a tsunami. The sky went from yellow to black to blood-red in a matter of minutes, blocking out the sun, and we all had to run for cover as thick sand threatened to choke us as it engulfed the streets. Just a day later, there was a torrential rainstorm which resulted in water sluicing down the muddy streets and many of the refugee homes’ flimsy roofs caving in with the weight of rainwater. And then, just to keep things interesting, we ran into thick fog on the third day, which descended on the camp and its surrounds, enveloping everything in a chilly, eery grey cloak. For us, these were challenging conditions to film in – but it was a sobre reminder, too, that this is what over 80,000 people in Za’atari camp are having to deal with every single day. Meeting kids in one of UNICEF’s Child-Friendly Spaces. Thankfully, UNICEF and other aid agencies are working tirelessly here to try and make things easier for the residents of Za’atari – families who have no idea how long they will have to be here and when they might be able to go home. I’m always humbled when I see first-hand the work that UNICEF does in the field and this trip was no exception – the schools, the Child-Friendly Spaces, and the recreational areas where kids can just be kids are all crucial in ensuring that these displaced children have a kind of “normality” in this strange place until – some day – they are able to go back home. The footage we filmed is now being edited and I hope to share news with you soon of when the documentary will air. I can’t say too much about it for now as it’s all under wraps (!) but watch this space… 🙂 This entry was posted in Adventure Travel and tagged adventure, Amman, BBC, C4D, child-friendly spaces, documentary, film, filming, Jordan, Makani, refugees, Syria, UNICEF, Za'atari on November 8, 2015 by Jeanie Davison. Jeanie’s Tweets Check out #LongWayUp Producer David Alexanian’s reaction to the latest @Rivian R1T model, updated since the team’s… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 4 days ago Hey folks, this is one of the best funding opportunities around for #documentary filmmakers - and you can apply fro… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 4 days ago @MatthewStadlen Beautifully captured, Matt. May I ask what camera you used to take that shot? 2 weeks ago Christmas in Coogee. Have a good one, everyone! 🙂☀️🥂 #HAPPYCHRISTMAS #Sydney #downbythesea https://t.co/a6jeXacOvw 3 weeks ago @bonnietriumph Thanks! How’s lovely Nerja? 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__label__cc	0.536581	0.463419	“Pickup truck driver arrested following New Hampshire highway collision that left 7 motorcyclists dead” – Fox News The driver said to be behind the wheel of a pickup truck that collided with seven bikers in New Hampshire on Friday – killing all of them – has been arrested at his home Monday in Massachusetts. Volodoymyr Zhukovskyy, 23, is now facing seven counts of negligent homicide after being taken into custody this morning in West Springfield, the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office announced. The crash unfolded at around 6:30 p.m. Friday on U.S. 2, a two-lane highway that passes through the small town just north of Mount Washington. The victims in the crash have been identified as Michael Ferazzi, 62, of Contoocook, N.H.; Albert Mazza, 49, of Lee, N.H.; Desma Oakes, 42, of Concord, N.H.; Aaron Perry, 45, of Farmington, N.H.; Daniel Pereira, 58, of Riverside, R.I.; and Joanne and Edward Corr, both 58, a husband and wife from Lakeville, Mass. All were members or supporters of the Marine JarHeads, a motorcycle club made up of Marines and their spouses. https://www.foxnews.com/us/pickup-truck-driver-arrested-following-new-hampshire-highway-collision-that-left-7-motorcyclists-dead Author: Fox News friday , marine , n.h.	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line523
__label__cc	0.681587	0.318413	BBC - Homepage (1) CTV News (1) (-) Curiosity (1) Discover Magazine Blogs (1) Google Cultural Institute (1) (-) MIT News (1) Natural Resources Canada (1) Why do we call computer glitches “bugs”? The term “bug” is another way of saying something is wrong with our computer or software, but where did the term come from? While many attribute the reference to computer scientist Grace Hopper, this article from Curiosity explains that it dates back to Thomas Edison’s private journals. Student-made robot sets new world record for solving the Rubik’s Cube Since its invention in the 70s, the Rubik’s Cube has entertained, challenged, and frustrated users around the world. Last month, a pair of students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology devised a robot capable of solving the popular 3D puzzle in an astounding 0.38 seconds. Read the full story – and watch a video that shows the robot in action. http://news.mit.edu/2018/featured-video-solving-rubiks-cube-record-time-0316	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line525
__label__wiki	0.749665	0.749665	Does the H-1B Visa Program Hurt American Workers? Policy Sep 7, 2016 At least in one industry, these applicants appear to take jobs others do not want. Daniel Aobdia Anup Srivastava Erqiu Wang Yevgenia Nayberg Like many aspects of immigration, the H-1B program, which allows skilled foreign workers to be hired in the United States, inspires controversy. Does Immigration Increase Crime? Podcast: Does What Candidates Say Matter? When Higher Pay Attracts the Wrong Job Candidates Nationwide statistics suggest no impact on violent crime. Understanding political rhetoric in this heated presidential race. Labeling jobs as lucrative can backfire for socially minded organizations. In this presidential election campaign alone, Donald Trump’s contradictory remarks echo a longstanding debate about the program. Initially, Trump argued that immigrants educated at top American colleges should not be kicked out after graduation because “we absolutely have to be able to keep the brain power in this country.” However, he later issued a statement that H-1B workers are “imported from abroad, for the explicit purpose of substituting for American workers at lower pay.” So which is it? Do H-1B workers contribute to the economy by performing jobs that Americans are unwilling or unable to do, or do they steal jobs from U.S. workers and push down wages? Daniel Aobdia, an assistant professor of accounting information and management at Kellogg, investigated these questions within a specific industry: H-1B workers hired as auditors. His team found that these workers, most of whom attended U.S. schools, tend to take jobs in less desirable offices or that require highly specialized skills, suggesting that they complement—rather than displace—U.S. workers. In addition, the researchers found no evidence that hiring more H-1B workers lowered wages at those offices. “They’re not hired to take the jobs of Americans,” Aobdia says. “They go where the Americans are reluctant to go.” However, Aobdia cautions this may not be true for foreign-educated H-1B visa holders working in the U.S., many of whom are employed by outsourcing firms, and who make up a large percent of those with H-1B visas. A Trove of Data The H-1B program works as follows: Each year, the program issues temporary work visas to up to 65,000 foreigners trained in “specialty occupations” such as engineering, medicine, and law. Another 20,000 visas are available for those with at least a master’s degree from an American university. Employees at certain institutions such as universities and government research agencies do not count toward the overall cap. “They are hired because you need qualified workers and you don’t have enough of them.” The cap has been temporarily raised in the past but is now nearly the same as it was when first introduced more than two decades ago, and the number of applicants far exceeds it. Therefore, visas are awarded by lottery, and are fully allotted in a matter of days after the filing period starts on April 1 each year. Given this reality, the primary concern of many foreign students educated at top U.S. universities is not whether they will obtain well-paying jobs, but whether they can obtain employer-sponsored visas. In theory, the visa program rules should prevent companies from paying H-1B workers less than their American counterparts. Employers are not allowed to offer an H-1B applicant a salary that is lower than similar employees’ pay or the “prevailing wage” for that job in that location. But the standards for determining prevailing wages are shaky, and companies can take advantage of loopholes, such as hiring the person through a third-party service. In addition, increasing the supply of workers might drive down everyone’s pay over time because employers have more potential employees to choose from and thus do not have to offer high salaries or raises to attract and retain staff. Aobdia, who teamed up with Anup Srivastava of Dartmouth College and independent researcher Erqiu Wang, wanted to understand the true effect of highly skilled immigrant workers. They turned to the auditing industry, which allowed them to combine three sets of publicly available data—audit documents, which include information regarding the auditing office that performed the work and its fee; the characteristics of that audit office’s clients; and the details of the H-1B applications that office submitted. They examined 16,997 H-1B applications from dozens of offices belonging to the six biggest public accounting companies in the U.S. from 2001 to 2012. To find out which types of offices hired H-1B workers, the researchers looked for links between “immigration intensity” within an office—the number of applications submitted or in progress, adjusted for the estimated size of the office—and other characteristics of individual offices, such as the types of clients they served, the quality of life in their city, and the office’s reputation. To find out whether hiring more immigrants drove down the entire office’s wages, the team analyzed the starting salaries offered to the H-1B workers, as reported in the visa applications. The researchers investigated whether offices that hired more H-1B immigrants offer lower salaries, while controlling for other factors affecting wages. Filling Gaps in the Workforce The team found that H-1B workers tended to play two roles. First, they were more likely to be hired by offices that might have difficulty attracting U.S. workers—for example, offices that were smaller, served fewer prestigious clients, or were in less desirable locations. Along the same lines, H-1B applications were more common among offices that had recently made mistakes on an audit, which likely damaged their reputation. “Those offices start hiring more immigrants,” he says. Secondly, the companies hired H-1B applicants for specialized work. Offices whose clients required complicated accounting or had higher foreign income tended to apply for more visas, perhaps because these employees offered skills such as speaking another language. And more H-1B workers were hired in areas of the country with a relatively high proportion of immigrants. This pattern might have arisen because companies in those areas are more welcoming of immigrants or local foreign-born clients want to interact with other immigrants. As for an effect on wages, “we don’t find anything,” Aobdia says. The offices that sent in more H-1B applications did not offer lower salaries. Additionally, if employers were hiring H-1B workers to suppress pay, one might expect those offices to take advantage of the savings to charge their clients less and gain a competitive edge. However, the researchers did not see this pattern either; in fact, offices with more immigrants tended to charge more. In short, these employers are not hiring H-1B holders in order to save money, says Aobdia, himself an immigrant from France. “They are hired because you need qualified workers and you don’t have enough of them.” A Matter of Education Recall, however, that most of the H-1B workers in Aobdia’s study were likely educated in the U.S. Trends may differ for immigrants educated abroad. The overall supply of foreign-educated workers is much larger than that of U.S.-educated workers, perhaps making it easier for their employers to abuse the system. Take, for instance, outsourcing firms, whose workers are often educated abroad, and who are at the center of recent criticism of the H-1B program. Organizations such as Walt Disney Company and Southern California Edison have been accused of replacing U.S. workers with H-1B visa holders working for outsourcing firms. Indeed, the Economic Policy Institute finds that Southern California Edison outsourced its information technology (IT) to a firm that paid its H-1B workers 36 to 41 percent less than Edison paid its American IT employees. Trump’s contradictory comments might therefore hold a grain of truth. Some companies may abuse the program by using foreign-educated H-1B workers as “cheap labor,” but the economy could benefit from allowing more U.S.-educated workers to stay in the country after graduation. The U.S. should not apply blanket policies to these two categories of workers, Aobdia says. “People have taken a very black and white view of immigrants.” Editor’s note: Daniel Aobdia is currently a Senior Economic Research Fellow at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). This research was conducted before that affiliation, and the views expressed here are his own and do not necessarily represent those of the Board, individual Board members, or staff of the PCAOB. Associate Professor of Accounting Information & Management Roberta Kwok is a freelance science writer based near Seattle. Aobdia, Daniel, Anup Srivastava, and Erqiu Wang. “Are Immigrants Complements or Substitutes? Evidence from the Audit Industry.” Working paper. A Look Inside Chicago’s Economic Recovery Plan The Wrong Way to Ramp Up COVID-19 Testing How Governments Can Better Defend Themselves Against Cyberattacks	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line527
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__label__wiki	0.597298	0.597298	Homeless Law Public Interest Law Seniors Law Self Representation Services Domestic Building Legal Service Not-for-profit Law Our pro bono members The Gateway Project Digital self-help tools Joined-up justice © Justice Connect Fair Matters Justice Connect is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. Home \| Resources \| How to deal with gender discrimination and transphobia (SA) What is discrimination? What is transphobia? What are your options? Legal action at a federal level Legal action at a state level Are you experiencing discrimination on the basis of being trans and gender diverse? A resource for trans and gender diverse young people and their families in SA This fact sheet answers some common questions trans and gender diverse young people, and their families, have about discrimination and their rights. If you are experiencing discrimination because of your gender, you can get help. By reading this resource you will get a better understanding of the different approaches you can take in South Australia to making a complaint or taking legal action. This fact sheet includes: What is gender discrimination What is transphobia How to take federal legal action against gender discrimination How to take state-level legal action against gender discrimination Fact sheet: How to deal with gender discrimination (SA) Download PDF (149 KB) Not in South Australia? This resource explains your rights in South Australia. We also have resources for: VIC \| NSW \| QLD \| SA \| ACT \| NT \| TAS \| WA Generally speaking, discrimination means treating (or proposing to treat) someone unfairly or less favourably than others because of one or more of their personal characteristics. Discrimination is only against the law when it happens in an area of public life, such as in schools, shops and workplaces. This doesn’t mean discrimination experienced in private settings isn’t just as hurtful or dangerous. There are two recognised forms of discrimination under the law in Australia: Direct discrimination: this occurs when you are treated less favourably than another person would be treated in the same or similar circumstances. Indirect discrimination: this occurs when there is a rule, requirement or practice that is the same for everyone but disadvantages a certain person or group of people. Transphobia is a term that describes a range of irrational fears, negative attitudes and unreasonable feelings that a person may feel towards another person or a group of people due to their transgender, gender questioning or gender diverse status, identity and/or expression. Unfortunately, this phobia can lead people to discriminate against, stereotype, ostracise, harass or even act with violence towards others, simply because they are different to them. This is wrong. All people deserve to be treated equally and with respect. All people have the same human rights regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. What can you do about gender discrimination or transphobia? There are different things you can do, depending on the type of discrimination and where it occurs. Talk to someone you trust If you are being discriminated against in your or someone else’s home, or in another private setting, talk to someone you trust (like a family member, friend, teacher or counsellor) about how you can get help to manage the situation and make it stop. Talk to the organisation or person who has discriminated against you Sometimes when you ask someone to stop treating you badly, they will stop. You might want to do this with the help and support of a parent or another trusted person in your life. Take action under the law You can take action by making a complaint to one of the national or state/territory anti-discrimination bodies. Think carefully before choosing your course of action You can only make a complaint at a federal OR state level – not both. You will need to decide on one approach or the other. It might help to get advice from a lawyer about what is most appropriate in your circumstances. See how you can get help below. How to take legal action against gender discrimination on a federal level Under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), discrimination on the basis of a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status is against the law. If you want to take action under federal law, you can make a complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC). If the discrimination occurred at work, you can also make a complaint to the Australian Fair Work Commission. Where does the discrimination need to have occurred? You are protected by law from discrimination you may experience due to your gender identity across every state and territory in Australia in many areas of public life, including: Schools and other educational institutions Places where you access or use services Making a complaint to the AHRC You will need to submit a complaint in writing to the AHRC, or get help from a lawyer or advocate to make the written complaint for you. The Commission will look into the complaint and try and resolve the issue by conciliation. Conciliation involves a meeting where you and the person you believe has discriminated against you try to resolve the complaint with the help of a third party. If the complaint is not resolved by conciliation, the President of the AHRC will make a final decision. If the President decides that the complaint should be terminated, then an application to the Federal Circuit Court of the Federal Court of Australia can be made within 60 days of the date of termination. Making a complaint to the Australian Fair Work Commission If you believe you have experienced discrimination at your place of employment, or in the process of seeking employment, it may also be possible for you to submit a workplace discrimination complaint to the Australian Fair Work Commission under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). The Fair Work Ombudsman will investigate your complaint and decide whether it is necessary to take disciplinary action against the person or organisation who is the subject of the complaint. How to take legal action against gender discrimination at a state level Each state and territory in Australia has equal opportunity and anti-discrimination laws. Complaints in relation to gender identity discrimination can be made to state and territory anti-discrimination agencies and commissions, which must investigate discrimination claims under these laws. In South Australia, you can make a complaint if you have been discriminated against on the basis of chosen gender or sexuality under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) to the Equal Opportunity Commission (Commission). You are protected by law from discrimination you may experience due to your gender identity across South Australia in: Places where you access or use services (for example, shops, clubs) Making a complaint to the Commission You will need to submit a complaint in writing to the Commission, or get help from a lawyer or advocate to make the written complaint for you. This should be lodged within 12 months of the incident of discrimination. The complaint can be no longer than five pages. The Commission will check if the complaint is covered by the Act If it is the Commission will write to the individual who has been complained about to seek a response from them about the incident and reserve a date for a possible conciliation meeting. The person or organisation who is the subject of the complaint will be sent a copy of the complaint form and any paperwork along with a cover letter from the Commission explaining the law They will then have a chance to provide a response. If this does not solve the issue, the Commission will hold a conciliation conference. Conciliation involves a meeting where you and the person that has discriminated against you try to resolve the complaint with the help of a third party. This is a free service provided by the Commission If conciliation does not resolve the complaint, the person can ask for it to be sent to the South Australian Employment Tribunal for a legal decision Where to get help and more information Australian Human Rights Commission provides information on how to make a complaint. Equal Opportunity Commission provides information on making a complaint. The Fair Work Commission can help resolve disputes in the workplace. Qlife provides counselling and referral service for LGBTI people. Parents of Gender Diverse Children provides peer support nationally to parents and those parenting trans and gender diverse children. To access their resources or make an enquiry, visit the PGDC website. Shine SA provides primary care services and education for sexual and relationship wellbeing. Trans Health SA offer the South Australian gender diverse community a resource operated, and influenced, by the community. Uniting Communities provides mental health support & counselling to the LGTIQA+ community. Self help resources for young LGBTQI+ people How to legally change your name (SA) DiscriminationLGBTQI+SA How to update your gender on formal documents (SA) Your legal rights at school (SA) This resource was published 28/08/2019. This is legal information only and does not constitute legal advice. You should always contact a lawyer for advice specific to your situation. 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__label__wiki	0.854566	0.854566	Kristina Puga Journalist and storyteller Latina Leaders Tag Archives: Tennessee Nashville’s first Latino councilman talks business Posted on February 15, 2012 by Kristina Puga Fabian Bedne knocking on doors before being elected Nashville’s first Latino councilman. (Photo/Andrew Wilson) Fabian Bedne never thought he’d be Nashville’s first Latino councilman. In fact, he says rather bashfully that it makes him feel self-conscious when people bring it to his attention, because he just wanted to serve his community. For Bedne, each day is about providing a service and listening. “I had ideas on how to make the community better,” says Bedne on what made him run for office. Bedne says his father raised him to help out whenever he could, so it comes as easily as breathing for him. He first came to the U.S. from Buenos Aires, Argentina, as part of an architect exchange program that aimed to bring social change to low-income communities. “I worked in Columbus, Ohio in low-income neighborhood to fix crack houses,” says Bedne. “I was in charge of training ex-convicts in construction. We didn’t mind their background; we just wanted to give people a chance.” He remembers having a blast, because he was doing what he loved — architecture, while also stabilizing the neighborhood. He was only planning on staying in the U.S. for the one-year program, but love kept him here. He met his wife while working in Ohio, and ended up moving to Nashville in 1996 to move closer to his wife’s family. “In the beginning I was a little bit lost,” says Bedne. “And then I had this fire in my house, and the people were so nice. They brought me new clothes to wear to work. I realized it was a very welcoming place.” As usual, his mind started wondering about ways he could give back. Back then the Nashville Latino community was small, today today is about 10 percent according to the 2010 Census. “I was always interested in the political process,” says Bedne. “It’s important that Latinos get involved politically because they can create a sense of ownership. You can then start making decisions about the future.” Bedne first ran for councilman of Nashville four years ago, and he thought he’d only get 100 votes, but he ended up getting 33 percent of the vote. It was then that he realized that Nashville was ready for someone like him, and it only pushed him to knock on my doors for nine months until he did get elected this year. “It takes time and work to get people to trust you,” says Bedne. “Sometimes I would sit on someone’s porch and talk about the history of the place. People are interested in that. They want to connect.” Bedne says he also ran for councilman because he loved the community. “My district is not majority Latino,” he says. “I just happened to be Latino, and I was very excited that I got elected and that people didn’t care what my accent was. They liked the idea that I could serve them and make the district better.” He says that the residents of Nashville are aware of the importance of people outside coming in. “It became a city that grew dramatically,” says Bedne of how the city has changed since he first arrived. “We have many minorities that make Nashville home. I would say that probably 50 percent of Nashville wasn’t born there.” He takes pride in the Hispanic entrepreneurial presence in Nashville, although it is a small 3 percent from the city’s latest count in 2007. He says Nolensville Road used to be in decay years ago, and now it resembles a little Mexico, lined with grocery stores, and restaurants. His current mission he says is to make it even easier for residents to open their own business, as it is an extremely important part of their economy. “For years, through personal initiatives, he’s been able to be a resource and helpful neighbor in the community, says Yuri Cunza, president and CEO of the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. “He is a great example of what a good neighbor means. For those that are new or second-generation Hispanics, that is great to have – a friend in our own Hispanic community.” Bedne says what most satisfies him is getting solutions to people’s problems by going from meeting to meeting and being a part of his city’s synergy. “My wife says that I’m enjoying it too much, because I still have a business,” he says regarding his architecture company, Organicus, LLC, which he also runs. “Each family is different, and I like to listen to what they really need. That makes my day.” Last week was Bedne’s first meeting as the only Latino at the Metro Council’s Black Caucus. The group of 10 recently changed its name to Minority Council to include him, and he says he’s hoping this will encourage more people to participate. He also is the first councilman in his district to send out a monthly newsletter via e-mail, Twitter and Facebook to further promote unity. “My dad, he passed away recently,” Bedne says. He believed in making things happen when other people didn’t believe. That showed me that you shouldn’t take no for an answer. You just need to do it. I hope that I get to earn that reputation as well.” Originally published on NBCLatino.com. Posted in People \| Tagged Argentina, councilman, Frank Bedne, Hispanic, Latino, Nashville, Tennessee \| Leave a comment	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line539
__label__cc	0.542489	0.457511	edits filters view all 368 quotes “To be, or not to be, that is the Question” William Shakespeare, Hamlet “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” Oscar Wilde, The Soul of Man under Socialism “We are such stuff as dreams are made on; and our little life is rounded with a sleep.” William Shakespeare, The Tempest “Have regular hours for work and play, make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well. Then youth will be delightful, old age will bring few regrets, and life become a beautiful...” Louisa May Alcott, Little Women “It would seem, Adeimantus, that the direction in which education starts a man, will determine his future life.” Plato, The Republic “A light heart lives long.” William Shakespeare, Love's Labour's Lost “If you are not too long, I will wait here for you all my life.” Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest “People don't realize how a man's whole life can be changed by one book.” Malcolm X, The Autobiography of Malcolm X “How good life is when one does something good and just!” Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The Brothers Karamazov “There are darknesses in life, and there are lights. You are one of the lights.” Bram Stoker, Dracula “if a sadness rises in front of you, larger than any you have ever seen; if an anxiety, like light and cloud-shadows, moves over your hands and over everything you do. You must realize that something is happening to you, that life has not...” Rainer Maria Rilke, Letters to a Young Poet “Do not stop thinking of life as an adventure. You have no security unless you can live bravely, excitingly, imaginatively; unless you can choose a challenge instead of a competence.” Eleanor Roosevelt, The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt “A happy life must be to a great extent a quiet life, for it is only in an atmosphere of quiet that true joy can live.” Bertrand Russell, The Conquest of Happiness “Life was meant to be lived, and curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.” Eleanor Roosevelt, The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt “It is not life that's complicated, it's the struggle to guide and control life.” F. Scott Fitzgerald, This Side of Paradise “Like so many Americans, she was trying to construct a life that made sense from things she found in gift shops.” Kurt Vonnegut, Slaughterhouse-Five “Make a decision and watch your life move forward.” Oprah Winfrey, What I Know For Sure “Her blood is settled, and her joints are stiff; Life and these lips have long been separated: Death lies on her like an untimely frost Upon the sweetest flower of all the field.” William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet “While you do not know life, how can you know about death?” Confucius, Analects “Our life is made by the death of others.” Leonardo da Vinci, The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci “All the variety, all the charm, all the beauty of life is made up of light and shadow.” Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina “All God does is watch us and kill us when we get boring. We must never, ever be boring.” Chuck Palahniuk, Invisible Monsters “But dost thou love Life, then do not squander Time, for that's the stuff Life is made of, as Poor Richard says.” Benjamin Franklin, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin “If life must not be taken too seriously—then so neither must death.” Samuel Butler, The Note-Books of Samuel Butler “Death is so terribly final, while life is full of possibilities.” George R. R. Martin, A Game of Thrones “We live, as we dream—alone...” Joseph Conrad, Heart of Darkness “Droll thing life is—that mysterious arrangement of merciless logic for a futile purpose. The most you can hope from it is some knowledge of yourself—that comes too late—a crop of unextinguishable regrets.” Joseph Conrad, Heart of Darkness “I enjoy looking at beautiful people, and I decided a while ago not to deny myself the simpler pleasures of existence.” John Green, The Fault in Our Stars “But the joy of life is a very good thing, and while work is the essential in it, play also has its place.” Theodore Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt; an Autobiography “Life lived on life. There were the eaters and the eaten. The law was: EAT OR BE EATEN.” Jack London, White Fang “Absorbing, mysterious, of infinite richness, this life.” Virginia Woolf, Mrs Dalloway “Chaos often breeds life, when order breeds habit.” Henry Adams, The Education of Henry Adams “my friends have made the story of my life.” Helen Keller, The Story of My Life “The value of money is in proportion to the quantity of the necessaries of life which it will purchase.” Adam Smith, The Wealth of Nations “The most wonderful opportunity which life offers is to be human.” Henry Miller, Tropic of Capricorn “The man who can centre his thoughts and hopes upon something transcending self can find a certain peace in the ordinary troubles of life which is impossible to the pure egoist.” Bertrand Russell, The Conquest of Happiness “Life, I’ve learned, is never fair. If people teach anything in school, that should be it.” Nicholas Sparks, A Walk to Remember “I must be gone and live, or stay and die.” William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet “The supreme happiness of life consists in the conviction that one is loved; loved for one's own sake—let us say rather, loved in spite of one's self; this conviction the blind man possesses.” Victor Hugo, Les Misérables “All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages.” William Shakespeare, As You Like It “If all our happiness is bound up entirely in our personal circumstances it is difficult not to demand of life more than it has to give.” Bertrand Russell, The Conquest of Happiness “You know how both life and porno movies end. The only difference is life starts with the orgasm.” Chuck Palahniuk, Survivor “This would be a hazardous life, and I would be apart from my family, but when a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw.” Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom “Let life be short, else shame will be too long.” William Shakespeare, Henry V “Our life is frittered away by detail.” Henry David Thoreau, Walden “It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live, remember that.” J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone “Our experience is coloured through and through by books and plays and the cinema, and it takes patience and skill to disentangle the things we have really learned from life for ourselves.” C. S. Lewis, Mere Christianity “I'm afraid there are moments in life when even Schubert has nothing to say to us. We must admit, however, that they are our worst.” Henry James, The Portrait of a Lady “All the conditions of happiness are realised in the life of the man of science.” Bertrand Russell, The Conquest of Happiness “We live everything as it comes, without warning, like an actor going on cold. And what can life be worth if the first rehearsal for life is life itself? That is why life is always like a sketch. No, sketch is not quite the word, because a sketch...” Milan Kundera, The Unbearable Lightness of Being view all 368 quotes death time happiness love truth reality wisdom meaning change pain experience choice joy men dream art suicide work risk future Chuck Palahniuk (15) Related sources What I Know For Sure (5) The Brothers Karamazov (4) A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (3) The Picture of Dorian Gray (6) The Unbearable Lightness of Being (6) The Conquest of Happiness (5) The Note-Books of Samuel Butler (5) White Fang (5) Mrs Dalloway (5) The Autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt (4) Lady Windermere's Fan (4) Invisible Monsters (4) Theodore Roosevelt; an Autobiography (4) The Importance of Being Earnest (3) The Fault in Our Stars (3) William Shakespeare quotes about life · Death quotes about life Follow Kwize on Facebook! Choose the picture: Follow Kwize on Pinterest! Choose the picture:	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line540
__label__wiki	0.966577	0.966577	10:00 pm to 4:00 am Attorney General William Barr speaks during a roundtable with President Donald Trump about America's seniors, in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Monday, June 15, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) New Execution Dates Set For Federal Inmates On Death Row WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has set new dates to begin executing federal death-row inmates following a monthslong legal battle over the plan to resume the executions for the first time since 2003. Attorney General William Barr directed the federal Bureau of Prisons to schedule the executions, beginning in mid-July, of four inmates convicted of killing children. Three of the men had been scheduled to be put to death when Barr announced the federal government would resume executions last year, ending an informal moratorium on federal capital punishment as the issue receded from the public domain. The Justice Department had scheduled five executions set to begin in December, but some of the inmates challenged the new procedures in court, arguing that the government was circumventing proper methods in order to wrongly execute inmates quickly. The department wouldn't say why the executions of two of the inmates scheduled in December hadn't been rescheduled. The move is likely to add a new front to the national conversation about criminal justice reform and raise interest in an issue that has largely lain dormant in recent years amid the culture battles that President Donald Trump already is waging on matters such as abortion and immigration in the lead-up to the 2020 elections. The federal government’s initial effort was put on hold by a trial judge, and the federal appeals court in Washington and the Supreme Court both declined to step in late last year. But in April, the appeals court threw out the judge’s order. Lawyers for the inmates are asking the Supreme Court to order a halt to the process. “The American people, acting through Congress and Presidents of both political parties, have long instructed that defendants convicted of the most heinous crimes should be subject to a sentence of death,” Barr said in a statement. “The four murderers whose executions are scheduled today have received full and fair proceedings under our Constitution and laws. We owe it to the victims of these horrific crimes, and to the families left behind, to carry forward the sentence imposed by our justice system." The resumption comes as the federal prison has struggled to combat the coronavirus pandemic behind bars, including at least one death at USP Terre Haute, where they will take place. One inmate there has died from COVID-19. The inmates who will be executed are: Danny Lee, who was convicted in Arkansas of killing a family of three, including an 8-year-old; Wesley Ira Purkey, of Kansas, who raped and murdered a 16-year-old girl and killed an 80-year-old woman; Dustin Lee Honken, who killed five people in Iowa, including two children; and Keith Dwayne Nelson, who kidnapped a 10-year-old girl who was rollerblading in front of her Kansas home and raped her in a forest behind a church before strangling the young girl with a wire. Three of the executions — for Lee, Purkley and Honken — are scheduled days apart beginning July 13. Nelson's execution is scheduled for Aug. 28. The Justice Department said additional executions will be set at a later date. Executions on the federal level have been rare and the government has put to death only three defendants since restoring the federal death penalty in 1988 — most recently in 2003, when Louis Jones was executed for the 1995 kidnapping, rape and murder of a young female soldier. Though there hasn’t been a federal execution since 2003, the Justice Department has continued to approve death penalty prosecutions and federal courts have sentenced defendants to death. In 2014, following a botched state execution in Oklahoma, President Barack Obama directed the Justice Department to conduct a broad review of capital punishment and issues surrounding lethal injection drugs. The attorney general said last July that the Obama-era review had been completed, clearing the way for executions to resume. He approved a new procedure for lethal injections that replaces the three-drug combination previously used in federal executions with one drug, pentobarbital. This is similar to the procedure used in several states, including Georgia, Missouri and Texas, but not all. Barr told the AP in November that the federal Bureau of Prisons had been testing and conducting practice drills ahead of the first execution. He would not say where the drugs would come from. Those chosen were among inmates who had exhausted their appeals, and the cases were forwarded to senior Justice Department officials who reviewed the cases and made recommendations to him, Barr said. President Donald Trump has spoken often about capital punishment and his belief that executions serve as an effective deterrent and an appropriate punishment for some crimes, including mass shootings and the killings of police officers. Lawyers for the men decried the Justice Department’s decision to move ahead with the executions. Ruth Friedman, an attorney for Danny Lee, said the government relied on “junk science and false evidence” in his case and said he is trying to get a court to consider problems in his case. A federal judge denied Lee’s request for a new trial but noted that evidence presented by his attorneys “is reasonably likely” to have led to a different sentence. “Given all of these circumstances, it would be unconscionable for the government to execute Danny Lee,” Friedman said. Purkey’s attorney, Rebecca Woodman, said her client suffers from schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia and doesn’t understand why the government plans to execute him. “No execution should proceed unless and until the question of Wes’s competency is resolved,” she said. And an attorney for Honken, Shawn Nolan, said Honken’s trial and sentencing proceeding were “plagued by misconduct and the ineffectiveness of counsel” and said he was been denied a full and fair review of the alleged defects in the case. Nolan described Honken as a “deeply remorseful and devout Catholic and loving father of two children.” An attorney for Nelson did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. executions Criminal punishment National courts National governments Correctional systems	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line541
__label__wiki	0.506279	0.506279	A Conspiracy Primer Wednesday, 07 August 2013 15:20 Written by Joseph E. Green There was a conspiracy in the Kennedy assassination, but I am no conspiracy theorist: so concludes this essay by Joseph Green. "I must frankly confess that the foreign policy of the United States since the termination of hostilities has reminded me, sometimes irresistibly, of the attitude of Germany under Kaiser Wilhelm II ... It is characteristic of the military mentality that non-human factors (atom bombs, strategic bases, weapons of all sorts, the possession of raw materials, etc.) are held essential, while the human being, his desires and thought - in short, the psychological factors - are considered as unimportant and secondary ... The general insecurity that goes hand in hand with this results in the sacrifice of the citizen's civil rights to the supposed welfare of the state." –Albert Einstein, The Military Mentality I am not a conspiracy theorist. Sometimes people label me that way. Many of my friends get labeled that way, and some of them might be – but some of them clearly aren't. In order to know for sure, we would have to know what is meant by the term. Now the term 'conspiracy theorist' is meant to be dismissive, obviously. It's a term used to put borders on thought, to reassure, to identify aberrant patterns in individuals and create distance between us and them. You call someone a 'conspiracy theorist' to put them down or accuse them of being an intellectual outcast without having to think hard about it. Talking heads on television often identify someone as a 'conspiracy theorist' when they want to indicate a clear separation: "Well, that sounds like conspiratorial thinking to me," or "If I may sound like a conspiracy theorist for a moment ..." or "I don't want to get into conspiracy theory, so let's take another topic ..." The term is used, in essence, like profanity. It tends to connote 'stupid,' but also 'outrageous,' and – most importantly – not to be taken seriously. That idea you just had puts you on the outside. You are being stupid and outrageous. People aren't going to like you if you keep thinking that way. Let's look at the term profanity. We all know what it means: bad words. Sometimes we say they are "curse" words, which gives them a slightly magical evocation. So: words that are intended to express strong disrespect or to invite the gods to visit heinous things upon someone. As the Woody Allen joke goes, "I told him to be fruitful and multiply, but not in those words." Bad language. When we visit the origins of the word "profanity," we find that it derives from the Latin "profanus," which means "outside the temple." There is a sense in which anything that is not sacred is profane – that is, not specifically holy – but the broader and more common definition is an insult to that which is sacred. That which cannot be done within the temple. Now I find that fascinating, and I say that the term 'conspiracy theorist' is a kind of profanity, because it fulfills the precise intent of its original meaning. When you call someone by that term, you are indicating that they are outside the temple. We are inside the temple and holy and sacred, and you are outside with the profane. The term is a psychological attack meant to marginalize the speaker of the improper thought. However, this is only one-half of the equation. The other half is that the term imbues the speaker with psychological reassurance and power. It is like saying, "By saying what you have said, you have proven yourself to be outside the norm, and I have hordes of people who will agree with me." It is powerful bandwagon thinking. For human beings, whose social instincts are so strong that they carry over into the digital and beyond, this type of thinking is not only motivated but receives immediate reward. It is like being inside the Dallas Cowboys football stadium and making disparaging remarks about the Washington Redskins. The crowd will reassure and happily agree with you in solidarity. When this power is given over to television networks and beat reporters and those who provide opinions in voice and print, there is an incredible foundation laid to support the 'sacred' premises against the 'profane' ones. This is precisely why symbols are used – the flag itself, "old glory," the "founding fathers," and so on – to promote a dedication to certain ideas that shorts-circuits our reason. We hear certain concepts and are granted a pass from thinking about such unpleasantness. That guy is a conspiracy theorist. If the association becomes strong enough and the evocation powerful enough, the end result can be people dismissing anyone who disagrees with the position of the state. Which is precisely the point. And when this happens, otherwise intelligent individuals can make statements like "I support our troops in time of war," when of course a war means that troops will die. That is the point of war – and indeed, the point of troops, but that is an argument for another day. For the moment, we only need to understand that the term 'conspiracy theorist' has force only in a context of the need for reassurance within the confines of the State. We also should understand that this state of affairs is in some sense necessary. All over the world, at any given moment, the United States is murdering or torturing people somewhere in the name of democratic ideals. Reading William Blum's Killing Hope is one of the most distressing, but important, things one can do for oneself, even if it feels like losing part of one's soul. In fact it is one of the bumps on the road to saving it. If the state did not provide a mythology and a process of identification of what is sacred and what is profane and a clear demarcation between party invitees and those to be excluded, the government – any government, for they tend to act in similar ways – would be untenable for most people. Psychologically, most human beings cannot simply tell themselves, "I value my comfort over the lives of millions of others, no matter how atrocious their conditions, because I can lose myself in electronic distraction and temporary entertainments." I think – and this is pure speculation on my part – that most people are aware of this truth, in the back of their minds, but do not acknowledge it. Ursula K. LeGuin's famous short story "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" deals with this very topic. Those who see the horror that gives them their happiness either block it and remain happy, or are haunted by it and walk away. "The goal of modern propaganda," writes Jacques Ellul, the author of the marvelous book Propaganda, "is no longer to transform opinion but to arouse an active and mythical belief." Exactly – because belief does not require evidence. One cannot be allowed to question one's own house, one's own fathers. They know best. This type of thinking, for example, underlies the present Edward Snowden case. Snowden leaked documents showing, among other things, that the National Security Agency was not only spying on Americans but also on the European Union. This isn't news to anyone who researches this sort of thing, but it has caused a sensation in the media. The reason Snowden leaked the documents was because of the disconnect between having faith in one's country and seeing things that he thought were obviously wrong, by a different standard. That is, he used his intellectual judgment. Democrats John Kerry and Nancy Pelosi, among many others, lined up against Snowden, but some of the most telling remarks came from the Republican Lindsey Graham: "This government has been corrupted. They don't have a real legislature. All institutions of democracies have been diminished in Russia, and when people do that inside their country they are not generally inclined to follow the rule of law outside their country ... Putin's handling of the Snowden issue is only the latest sign that Russia is backsliding when it comes to democracy and the rule of law." Graham uses the evidence that Russia isn't immediately doing what the United States wants it to do in order to denote a failure of democracy. In fact, the reason the media take the situation so seriously is that it breaks down one of the walls of government. To quote Mel Brooks' character in Blazing Saddles, "We've got to protect our phony baloney jobs, gentlemen!" Prior to Snowden, anyone who argued that the NSA spied on every American in Orwellian fashion could be successfully labeled a paranoid conspiracy theorist. Not so anymore. We've talked about how the term 'conspiracy theorist' is really just a kind of profanity, of insult and separation which protects and reassures the user of the term. And that is one reason I don't like it. There is a secondary reason, however, that has to do with the words themselves: conspiracy and theorist. It can't mean anyone who concludes, based on some evidence, that a conspiracy exists, because that would mean every District Attorney in the country is a conspiracy theorist. (They are, by the literal meaning.) So is Vincent Bugliosi, because the book that made him famous, Helter Skelter, posits an elaborate conspiracy theory in which Charles Manson was able to control other people to such an extent that they murdered in the name of creating a racial war. (Manson, the most notorious mass murderer in America, was never proven to have physically killed anyone himself.) Bugliosi may have been right, or not; that's a subject for another essay. However, it is unquestionably a conspiracy theory. But that's not what people mean, really. What people mean, beyond the psychological content discussed before, is an elaborate story: The use of evidence to posit an explanatory description. David Icke thinks that many people, including members of the Royal Family, are a kind of space lizard. He has written many books to that effect. There are many people who believe "the Jews" control everything – mostly Nazi types like Henry Ford, who received the highest award a non-German (the Grand Cross of the German Eagle) can receive from Hitler himself. The head of IBM, incidentally, got one too – see Edwin Black's brilliant book IBM and the Holocaust. So I am definitely not a conspiracy theorist in this sense either. I don't have a particular premise that I am attached to with regard to historical events. One has to look at whatever the evidence suggests and go from there. For example, in the Kennedy case, which is enormously complex, my emphasis has always been on proving the negative. That is, I cannot identify precisely who was the shooter who killed John F. Kennedy. However, I know – to a moral certainty, to coin a phrase – that it wasn't Lee Harvey Oswald. The evidence is overwhelming. I've discussed some of it in previous writings, and many others have done brilliant work on the case. Of all the theories of what happened in Dealey Plaza on November 22, 1963, Oswald-as-the-shooter is the least likely. He was a mediocre shot, using a poorly designed low-velocity weapon, with a scope that was offline, shooting through Texas Live Oak trees at a tough angle, missing with the first shot but then deadly accurate the second and third times (just think about that for a second). He also used a bullet that created multiple wounds through skin and bone of two individuals but somehow emerged undamaged. He did all of this, by the way, while failing to leave any fingerprints on the weapon. Once arrested, he proceeded to vigorously protest his innocence before being shot to death by a local hood, Jack Ruby. Ruby, who had ties to the Dallas police and shot Oswald to spare Jackie Kennedy the indignity of a trial for her husband's assassin. The story is idiotic. And this doesn't even scratch the surface. Countless books have been written on the subject, some of them excellent, detailing the medical and photographic oddities and all the bizarre contextual information pointing in one singular direction: Oswald didn't do it. The only reason you would believe this story – the absolutely only reason you might find it plausible on an intellectual level (that is, you weren't being paid to promote a specific view) – is because of the psychological factors. Oswald-as-shooter is within the temple. Anyone-else-as-shooter is outside the temple. If this were a question of logic, we would conclude that of course conspiracies exist. High finance would be impossible without them, as would certain government operations. It's a fact of modern life, and anyone who dismisses it is operating within the dichotomy illustrated here. That doesn't mean that everything's a conspiracy. That doesn't mean we should believe everything. We go where the evidence takes us, parental controls be damned. There was a conspiracy in the Kennedy assassination, but I am no conspiracy theorist. Last modified on Sunday, 23 October 2016 18:36 Joseph E. Green Joseph E. Green is a political researcher and playwright. He currently serves on the board of directors of the Hidden History Center and is the author of the collections Dissenting Views and Dissenting Views II. He also co-produced and co-wrote the film King Kill 63, which premiered at the Dallas International Film Festival in 2015 and now seeks distribution. He also maintains his own website, www.dissentingviews.com. Murder Orthodoxies: A Non-Conspiracist’s View Of Marilyn Monroe’s Death More in this category: « Oswald and the U2 Program: A Second Look and Yet Another Fascinating Coincidence Haslam, Ed, Dr. Mary's Monkey »	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line544
__label__wiki	0.720286	0.720286	JFK Articles The CIA and the Texas School Book Depository Written by William Weston William Weston examines the curious letters of Elzie Glaze and considers potential connections between the CIA and the Texas School Book Depository. According to former CIA finance officer James B. Wilcott’s testimony before the House Select Committee on Assassinations (HSCA), Lee Harvey Oswald “was a regular employee, receiving a full-time salary for agent work, for doing CIA operational work.”[1] A memorandum by Warren Commission general counsel J. Lee Rankin said that Oswald’s CIA payroll number was 110669.[2] As we shall see, there is evidence that Oswald worked with another CIA agent in Dallas. That would be William Shelley, who Oswald worked under for six weeks as an order filler for the Texas School Book Depository (TSBD). With perhaps two CIA agents on the same premises, a careful scrutiny of the company they worked for is needed to understand what happened the day President Kennedy was killed. The book depository was in a seven-story, red brick building located at 411 Elm Street. Also at this location were the office suites of eight schoolbook publishing companies, including Scott Foresman, Southwestern, Macmillan, and McGraw-Hill. These companies were part of a complex system involving: (a) the state legislature, which purchased textbooks through a process called adoption (b) the publishers, who were responsible for maintaining sufficient reserves (c) the book depositories, which received the books, stored them, and shipped them out as needed to schools around the state There were two depositories in the state of Texas. The other one was the Lone Star School Book Depository, also located in the city of Dallas. On November 22, 1963, there were sixty-nine people working in the building at 411 Elm Street—thirty-three for the TSBD and forty-six for the publishers. In the decades following that fateful day, former employees of these companies have been reluctant to answer questions. If they do agree to be interviewed, they are truthful in what they say, except on one particular point: the year when they moved into the building. Retired TSBD vice president Ochus Campbell said the move took place about five years prior to the assassination. Spaulding Jones, former branch manager of MacMillan, said they moved in around 1957 or 1958. Mary Lea Williams, a receptionist for Allyn & Bacon, said the move occurred two or three years before the assassination. Dorothy Ann Garner, former staff supervisor of Scott Foresman, thought the move occurred around 1960 or maybe a little later.[3] Actually, the move took place a few months before the assassination. According to an FBI report dated November 22, 1963, warehouse manager Roy Truly said, “The Texas School Book Depository has occupied the building at 411 Elm Street for only a few months. Prior to this time, the building was occupied by a wholesale grocery company engaged in supplying restaurants and institutions.”[4] The wholesale grocery company was the John Sexton Company. Two retired Sexton officials told me that they moved out of the building on November 14, 1961, and that it remained vacant for at least a year.[5] Examination of city directories and phone books in the Dallas Public Library shows that the book depository and the publishing companies did not have the 411 Elm Street address until 1963. (Their previous address was 501 Elm Street on the first floor of the Dal-Tex building.) Was there something more to this move than meets the eye? Occupation of the building during the summer of 1963 could be a first step in a planning stage. This would include things like: (1) determining lines of fire from upper story windows (2) planning the access and escape routes for the sniper team (3) positioning and controlling the designated patsy as a workman inside the building (4) fabricating evidence such as rifle, cartridges, and paper bag to implicate the patsy (5) selecting the so-called “sniper’s nest” where the ersatz evidence would be planted And perhaps even having people inside the TSBD as assets. As described to me by Joe Bergin, Jr., son of the regional manager of Scott Foresman, working conditions changed dramatically after the assassination. New security officers appeared.[6] They held a big meeting during which they warned everyone not to discuss the assassination with outsiders. All visits to the building must be strictly business-related. For example, Joe’s father had to clear visitors with Roy Truly, the building manager, even though they were top executives from the company headquarters in Chicago. Reminder warnings were given on an individual or a small group basis. The rationale for these restrictions was to prevent unscrupulous people cajoling them for information or committing hostile acts against them, because of the notoriety Dallas was suffering. As we shall see, this might have been designed to conceal the fact that some people working there were being harassed and bullied. The home of Joe Bergin, Sr. and his wife seemed to have been a target for persecution, perhaps because Mrs. Bergin was strongly pro-Kennedy and actively worked for his election in 1960. She enjoyed keeping up on the Kennedy family during their years in the White House.[7] The Bergins’ house appeared to be under surveillance and their telephone line seemed to have been tapped. They received threats over the telephone, even death threats. Ruffians driving by yelled derogatory things and threw objects at the house such as half-empty beer cans. Conditions at home and at work put a severe strain on Joe’s parents. His father lost weight and developed a stoop in the way he stood and walked; his hair and facial features aged prematurely. His mother was a strong, confident woman before the assassination, but afterwards she suffered a complete breakdown in her health and had to be hospitalized. She died in 1969. About a year or two after her death, while his father was away, someone broke into the house and set it on fire, creating a furious blaze. It was a total loss. Joe was unable to determine if the arson was assassination-related. Other people who worked at the book depository suffered as well. Jack Cason, the TSBD president, was a stocky, robust man before the assassination. Afterwards, Joe visited him in his office and could hardly believe the change that came over him. He was sickly looking, and, like his father, had lost weight. Unknown adversaries tormented Cason so much at his home on Druid Lane, that he was forced to relocate to another part of the city. Apparently, security measures to keep people from talking continued even after they went into retirement or found other occupations. Roy Truly was, up to the time of his death in 1985, continuously frightened by "federal authorities." His wife Mildred refused to talk about the assassination even with members of her own family.[8] Carolyn Arnold, a secretary for Vice-president Ochus Campbell, told a friend in 1994 that she had been, and still was, terrified. She said that “there is a whole lot more to tell about the TSBD than what has been published—that the whole building should be suspected as more or less of a ‘safe base’ to operate from that day in November 1963.”[9] This fear casting a shadow over the lives of former employees was also directed against journalists seeking to lift the veil of secrecy. Consider the following letter: Doug Kellner and Frank Morrow The Alternative Information Network Re: THE ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY Dear Mr. Kellner and Mr. Morrow, While working as a journalist in Dallas late in 1974 and early 1975, I met and spoke with Lee Harvey Oswald’s supervisor at the Texas School Book Depository in Dallas, Texas. (At this time the school book depository had been relocated to a warehouse near the intersection of Royal Lane and Interstate 35.) During this same time, I also met and spoke with relevant employees who later worked for Lee Harvey Oswald’s supervisor after the assassination of President Kennedy. One of said employees, her husband, and child, disappeared without a trace a few hours after granting me an interview. In addition, all of my interview notes and tapes inexplicably disappeared. Finally, under threats and intense harassment from Dallas Police, I was forced to flee Dallas in early 1975. In late 1977, while working as a reporter for the Avalanche-Journal newspaper in Lubbock, Texas, I submitted written testimony to the United States House of Representatives’ newly-formed Select Committee on Assassinations. Enclosed is a copy of the response from G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel and Director of the Select Committee on Assassinations. Copies of my written testimony have disappeared from my personal files. My testimony included numerous meetings with a man named Bill Shelly (I am no longer certain of the correct spelling of his last name.) Mr. Shelly was Lee Harvey Oswald’s supervisor at the time of the assassination of President Kennedy. Mr. Shelly claims to have been an intelligence officer during World War II and thereafter joined the CIA. Bill Shelly claims he was arrested by the Dallas Police and formally charged with the assassination of President Kennedy. He claims the charges were dropped, but he stated that he turned away several newspapers and magazines offering huge amounts of money for his personal account of the assassination. He refused to let me quote him or use his name in print. One of the aforementioned employees (whose name I cannot recall) stated that when she went to work for Bill Shelly at the school book depository in the early 1970’s she was interviewed for the job by some type of “government agents” who asked if she had been recruited by the F.B.I. or C.I.A. As you can well imagine, she was quite confused because the job was low-paying and involved minor duties. This employee said that fellow employees were subjected to similar job interviews by government agents. As mentioned, this woman, her husband, and young child disappeared within hours after my interview. Their apartment looked as if no one had ever lived in it. All I remember is that her husband was previously a member of the musical group “The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.” She didn’t show up for work the next day and didn’t pick up her final paycheck. Their whereabouts are completely unknown. The day after their disappearance, an estimated 20 Dallas policemen pulled up on front of my apartment. They lingered in front of my apartment for nearly an hour, pointing their pistols at my window and shouting in a very threatening manner. As mentioned, I was forced to flee Dallas until another day. Insofar as I know, this information has never been made public. Feel free to use any part of it as you please. However, please contact me before mentioning my name to anyone. I will help any way—I just want to be forewarned. There is a very large spider guarding this web of secrecy. I have entered other webs, but this one is different because the spider leaves the web and stalks its prey—sometimes for many years. By the way, I am a Mr.—not a Ms.—as the letter from Mr. Blakey indicates. (name inked out) Cc: My Will Below is the letter from Blakey: Dear Ms. Glaze, Thank you for your letter. It has been directed to the Deputy Chief Counsel in charge of the investigation for his review. Your interest in the work of our Committee is appreciated. G. Robert Blakey, Chief Counsel and Director Obviously, if Shelly had been arrested, someone with the police had that record expunged. The letters themselves came to me from Larry Ray Harris, a prominent researcher of the Kennedy assassination, who knew a lot about the shooting of Officer Tippit and was featured in the British television documentary The Men Who Killed Kennedy. During a phone conversation, he told me that he had a letter that mentioned Shelley joining the CIA. At my request, he sent me a copy. He also sent a copy of the letter from Blakey as well as a 1978 article from the Dallas Morning News concerning the aforementioned Carolyn Arnold, “who states she definitely saw Oswald in the second-floor lunchroom at 12:25 pm.” She told a reporter that the FBI falsified her statement to read that she “thought” she caught “a fleeting glimpse” of Oswald on the “first floor” at “12:15.” Below is an excerpt from Harris’s letter dated December 15, 1992: Enclosed is the Bill Shelley document I read to you over the phone. I don't recall its origins with clarity, but I think it was given to me by a professor at Southern Methodist University here in Dallas. Regardless, it ended up in my files around the time we opened the JFK Center in 1989. I don't know that anyone has ever looked into it. It could be a hoax, but sounds sincere. It would be easy to verify: (1) if a reporter named Glaze has ever worked for the Lubbock newspaper (2) if a journalist named Glaze was living in Dallas in 1974/1975 (3) if there is/was an ‘Alternative Information Network’ in Austin, or if Kellner and Morrow are real persons and remember receiving the letter. If it is true that Shelley was affiliated in some way with CIA or U.S. intelligence, that would be a disturbing and potentially significant development.[10] My efforts to follow up on the leads suggested by Harris were initially unsuccessful. I called the number of the Avalanche Journal in Lubbock, Texas and got the personnel director. She said that no one by the name of Glaze was currently working for the newspaper, nor was that name among the files of past employees. She said that she had been in the personnel department since 1982, and she never knew anyone by that name. Years later, I found out that he moved to Austin, Texas, where he began working for the Austin American Statesman in 1979. My next call was to the Alternative Information Network founded by Doug Kellner and Frank Morrow. They were co-hosts of a program called “Alternative Views” featuring news, interviews, and opinion pieces from a progressive point of view. It was first broadcast in 1978 on a public access television channel in Austin, Texas. In 1984, they began sending tapes of their programs to public access channels in Dallas and San Antonio and then to other cities around the country, hence the name of the umbrella organization, the Alternative Information Network. When Doug Kellner answered the phone, I described to him the contents of the letter. He said he never saw it and said it was strange that I should possess a letter that was addressed to him. He asked that a copy of the letter be sent to his home—not to the business address—and after he read it, he would check into it. Two weeks later when I made a follow-up call, Kellner said that his partner Frank Morrow vaguely remembered the letter, but could not provide any additional information. I next called John Peets, the manager of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. The band started out in 1966 in Long Beach, California, and became known for its unique blend of country western and rock and roll. It achieved commercial success in 1970 with a hit song called "Mr. Bojangles.” In 1992, the band was still active, touring the country and recording albums. I asked Mr. Peets if he knew of any member of the band who disappeared in Dallas in the mid-1970s. He said there were two musicians who had been with the band since the beginning and he would speak to them. During a follow up call, he told me that the two musicians were not in contact with former members of the band and knew nothing of their whereabouts nor of their current activities. It was not until 1999 that I located and spoke with Leslie Thompson, one of the original members. Although he left in December 1973, he was certain that the musician who disappeared in Dallas was not among the core members of the band. Instead, he might have been one of the temporary musicians. In the mid-1970’s, the band employed a ten-piece orchestra to back them up. After failing to get anywhere, I let the matter sit for six years. In 1999, a friend and fellow researcher named Steve Gaal discovered among the listings of the JFK assassination section of the National Archives website a notice of a letter written by a Mr. Glaze to the HSCA. Upon request, the National Archives sent me a copy of the letter. It was dated December 12, 1977,[11] and, at the bottom, it had the author’s full name. I then proceeded to write an article called “The Glaze Letters” for the May 1999 issue of Jerry Rose’s JFK assassination research journal called The Fourth Decade. Below is Mr. Glaze’s letter: House of Re. Kennedy Assassination Committee Wash, D.C. Dear Persons, I have some information concerning the assassination of President John Kennedy that I wish to submit for your scrutiny. While working as a journalist in Dallas, Tx. In 1974, I met a person who says she was at that time working for Bill Schelly, who says he was Lee Harvey Oswald’s superior at the time of the assassination. According to this person, shortly after going to work for Bill Schelly, she & another new employee were subjected to some rather odd questioning when considering they were hired as clerks. Two men, who identified themselves (with I.D.) as members of the F.B.I., approached the two new employees at work & took them to an empty room inside the building. The two new employees were administered a written questionnaire asking about their opinions of current topics of the day, especially social issues. After completing the questionnaire, the two F.B.I. men asked the employees point blank if they were members of the C.I.A. The incident occurred in about 1969. The incident interested me enough to question the F.B.I. about it & possibly do a story on it. However, the woman became terrified at the mention of it & said she would deny she ever said it if I tried to publicize the incident. She & her husband left Dallas shortly afterward. I must admit that my own fear of getting involved in the investigation has prevented me from writing you earlier. I apologize. Please excuse this messy letter. Of all times to break down, my typewriter chose tonight to do it. Obviously, my handwriting has long been broken down. If you should need to contact me, you may do so in care of the Lubbock Avalanche Journal newspaper in Lubbock, Tx. I am a reporter there. Nervously yours, Elzie Dean Glaze Common to both the 1977 and 1989 letters are the strange men asking strange questions. They appear to be members of the security staff described by Joe Bergin, Jr. Glaze’s letters add a further detail that they were members of the FBI. It must have been puzzling to Glaze, as it is to us reading his letters, why a government agency would be providing security for a privately-owned company. Also puzzling is the manner by which they asked new employees “point-blank” if they were members of the CIA. Why would men who had just shown their FBI identification badges suspect that new employees were concealing the fact that they too were connected to an intelligence agency? The search for a solution to these riddles leads into the murky world of intrigue involving the FBI and CIA dirty work. CIA finance officer James Wilcott said, “Several different individuals or firms in Dallas had been involved in one way or another with acting as cut-outs for arms shipments to Cuban exiles for the invasion. This we concluded from putting various pieces of information together. I remember hearing about some CIA people who had somehow helped the right-wing Minute Men in Texas to get arms, originally intended for the invasion.” Among the Dallas individuals and companies engaged in supplying arms to Cuban exiles and the Minute Men might have been the ones occupying the building at 411 Elm Street.[12] A suggestion of smuggling activities within the TSBD comes in the form of boxes too large to be practical containers of books. Henry Hurt, author of Reasonable Doubt, discovered such boxes while investigating the claims of an alleged conspirator. This man said that a large wooden box, 36 x 48 x 60 inches, was used to import arms into the building, one with a false bottom. Hurt initially doubted that such a large container could be moved into the building inconspicuously. The largest typical box for books measured 12 x 14 x 18 inches, was made out of cardboard, and when filled with books weighed 55 pounds. However, while visiting the vacant building in 1983, Hurt saw seven large wooden boxes on the sixth floor, left behind by the TSBD when it moved to a new location in 1970. All seven boxes had the names of schoolbook publishers stamped on them. One label read Texas School Book Depository, 500 Red Pony books by John Steinbeck, from Bobbs-Merrill. Three of the seven boxes appear in a photograph in his book. By comparing the window next to them, which measured 14 inches off the floor, one box was about 15 x 30 x 60 inches, and thus had an estimated capacity of 15 cubic feet. Since a cubic foot of books is about 25 to 30 pounds, a box such as this, when loaded with books, would have weighed around 375 to 450 pounds—too heavy to manage with a handcart.[13] (As an aside, CIA officer William Harvey worked for Bobbs-Merrill in the last years of his life as a law editor.[14]) Oversized boxes were also seen by Joe Bergin, Jr. when he visited his father at the 411 Elm Street building. He could not remember when this occurred, but it was before the assassination, but after extensive remodeling had been done on the third and fourth floors to add office suites for the publishing companies. This would put his visit in a period sometime during the summer or fall of 1963. When Joe entered the building, he took a recently installed passenger elevator to the fourth floor. Upon exiting the elevator, he saw a short hallway. To his left was a door that led into the office of Scott Foresman. At the end of the hallway to his right was another door. Out of curiosity, he opened this door and saw a large storage area that took over half of the square footage of the fourth floor. In this area were numerous cardboard boxes, four feet square by five feet high. Since the floors were not strong enough to accommodate forklifts, he wondered how the warehouse men could have moved such enormous boxes. Yet the mere existence of oversized boxes on the premises does not constitute proof of ongoing illegal activities. The significance of Glaze’s 1989 letter is that it provides a tantalizing piece of information which may indicate a covert side to the depository itself. Namely the mention that Shelley was a CIA operative, while at the same time he was an employee in the schoolbook business. At the time of the assassination, Shelley was in his sixteenth year of employment at the TSBD. His first day on the job was October 29, 1945. Earlier that year, he graduated from Crozier Technical School in Dallas. According to his testimony to the Warren Commission, after graduating from high school, he “worked in defense plants a little bit during the war and started working at the Texas School Book Depository.”[15] The short amount of time between his graduation in late May 1945 and the end of World War II on September 2 plus his employment in defense plants seems to conflict with his claim that he joined an intelligence service and became an officer. However, information on the Prayer-man.com website shows that Shelley was indeed an officer during the war, albeit as a lieutenant in the Reserve Officer Training Corps at Crozier Tech. Shelley’s claim that he was an “intelligence officer” would make sense if, as an ROTC lieutenant, he received intelligence training and perhaps even given some assignments in counterespionage. After leaving high school he might have continued as an intelligence operative working undercover in local “defense plants” (plural) during the last months of the war. Shelley’s second claim was that he joined the CIA. In 1947, the year when the CIA was formed, the Dallas city directory lists William Shelley as a clerk for the Hugh Perry Book Depository (the old name for the Texas School Book Depository), and that he had a room at 515 Martinique Avenue. The 1960 directory lists him as a department manager for the Texas School Book Depository, living in a house at 126 Tatum Avenue. He was still living on Tatum Avenue at the time of the assassination. If Shelley’s claim to Glaze about his association with the CIA is true, it indicates that he was leading a double life as a schoolbook man as well as an intelligence operative. Having a double life would not have made Shelley unique among the people who worked at the book depository. Roy Truly, who started working for the book depository in 1934, took a part-time job at the North American Aviation plant in Arlington, Texas during the war years.[16] At the same time, the president of the company, Jack Cason, spent five days a week, Monday through Friday, in uniform at Fort Wolters at Mineral Wells (80 miles west of Dallas). It was an infantry replacement center as well as a German POW camp.[17] Joe Bergin, Sr. became a Texas Ranger in 1934, while serving concurrently as a school superintendent in Greenville, Texas. In 1938, he became a salesman for Scott Foresman. That he continued to serve in a military, or semi-military, capacity at the same time he was working for a schoolbook company is indicated by his obituary, which said he was a veteran of World War II. Joe Molina, credit manager for the book depository since 1947, worked with FBI informer William Lowery in infiltrating leftist organizations. Apparently, work at the book depository was not so demanding as to preclude these forays into military, law enforcement, or intelligence organizations. Investigations of the CIA in the 1960s and 1970s shows that the agency had embedded agents in a wide variety of organizations and institutions, including labor unions, airlines, college student associations, foundations, law firms, banks, savings and loans, investment firms, travel agencies, police departments, post offices, publishing companies, newspapers, call girl services, and mental health institutions. Considering the far-reaching extent of control over so many occupations in American society, the CIA could very well have infiltrated the schoolbook depositories and their associated publishers. The owner of the establishment, rightwing oil man, D. H. Byrd would have had little problem approving that kind of clearance. Carolyn Walther, a street spectator waiting to see the president’s motorcade, observed a two-man sniper team at a window on the fifth floor on the far-right side of the building. One man had blonde or light-brown hair, wore a white shirt, and was armed with a rifle. Standing next to him was a man wearing a brown suitcoat. Walther was sure they were not as high as the sixth floor. Confirming these observations were two more spectators, Ronald Fischer and Robert Edwards, who saw a man with light-colored hair and a light-colored open-neck shirt at a window on the fifth floor.[18] Less than a minute after the assassination, two Scott Foresman employees, Victoria Adams and Sandra Styles, who were on the fourth floor, ran down the stairs to the first floor. Near the two freight elevators were Shelley and co-worker Billy Lovelady. Adams said, “I believe the President has been shot.” Neither Shelley nor Lovelady said anything in reply.[19] Immediately after Adams and Styles went out the back door, Officer Marion Baker came in through the front door and met Roy Truly. He saw two white men sitting by the stairs.[20] Before going up the stairs, Truly paused to tell Shelley to guard the stairs and elevators to make sure no one uses them.[21] There is an interesting paradox about this issue. For in Barry Ernest’s book, The Girl on the Stairs, the reader will read that both Vickie Adams and Sandy Styles told Barry that they did not see either Shelly or Lovelady when they descended from the fourth floor to the first. The Warren Commission did all they could to delay the arrival time on the first floor by Adams and Styles in order to remove the two girls from the stairs when Oswald would have likely been on them.[22] And this likely included coaxing Shelly and Lovelady into making an ersatz trip across the street to the railroad yards before their return to the TSBD, which is now when they said they saw Styles and Adams. About a minute or two later, NBC news reporter Robert MacNeil came in through the front door, amazed to see three calm men. I went immediately into the clear space on the ground floor and asked where there was a phone. There were, as I recall, three men there, all I think in shirt sleeves. What, on recollection, strikes me as possibly significant is that all three seemed to be exceedingly calm and relaxed, compared to the pandemonium which existed right outside their front door. I did not pay attention to this at the time. I asked the first man I saw—a man who was telephoning from a pillar in the middle of the room—where I could call from. He directed me to another man nearer the door, who pointed to an office. When I got to the phone, two of the lines were lit up. I made my call and left. …I was in too much of a hurry to remember what the three men looked like. But their manner was very relaxed.[23] The man using the pay phone was Shelley, for in an affidavit made out that same afternoon, he said, "I went back into the building [from outside where he viewed the shooting of the president] and went inside and called my wife and told her what happened."[24] Lovelady must have been one of the other calm men, since, as previously noted, he made no response when Adams said that the president had been shot. The third calm man was probably Wesley Fraizer, who stuck close to Shelley and Lovelady. After standing on the front steps to see the shooting of the president, Frazier did something odd, about which he seemed to contradict himself about in an interview with the Sixth Floor Museum in 2013. He said he went back inside and went into the basement for ten minutes, supposedly eating his lunch.[25] There was a fourth calm man, perhaps unnoticed by MacNeil, who was getting a coke on the second floor. According to one of the FBI reports of the first interrogation of Oswald in the Dallas homicide office: OSWALD stated that he took this Coke down to the first floor and stood around and had lunch in the employees’ lunch room. He thereafter went outside and stood around for five or ten minutes with foreman BILL SHELLEY, and thereafter went home. He stated that he left work because, in his opinion, based upon remarks of BILL SHELLEY, he did not believe that there was going to be any more work that day due to the confusion in the building.[26] Pierce Allman, a local newsman, later said that after he approached the TSBD, a man he recalled as Oswald near the front of the building, directed him to a phone inside.[27] Considering the noise of gun blasts and the uproar going on outside, it is odd that Oswald continued to be unconcerned. Like Frazier, who was “eating lunch” in the basement, Oswald went to the first-floor lunchroom to eat his lunch. The fact that he went and got his gun afterwards and then walked to the Texas Theater, perhaps to meet with someone, this suggests that he had some kind of agenda to fulfill. What it was is hard to guess. Yet judging by the disgust in his voice when he said at the police station “I’m just a patsy,” he probably did not know that he would be the one accused of killing the president. Not long after Oswald departed from the scene, Shelley told Truly that Oswald was missing.[28] A roll call of warehouse employees seemed to indicate that Oswald was indeed absent. Truly notified Police Captain Will Fritz, who immediately thought that it was "important to hold that man.”[29] What makes this even more interesting is the following new information. In the work that Oliver Stone has done for his upcoming four-part documentary series on the JFK case, he uncovered information that Truly was not being paid directly through the Texas School Book Depository in 1963. Which he was allegedly working for. We should not jump to conclusions, since we do not know the entity that was actually paying him. But in the light of the information in this essay, it seems interesting that it was Shelly and Truly who took the name of Oswald to the police. Fritz was on the sixth floor examining the scene when Truly told him of this. Which seems to be an odd premise, especially since, as Jerry Rose pointed out in his article, “Important to Hold that Man” there were at least 14 people missing from the building at the time; and they would not return until 1:30 PM. Charles Givens, like Oswald, had left the building after the assassination.[30] In that same article Rose writes that Shelly was one of the building employees who identified Oswald for the police when he was brought in to the station. As Rose points out, this is a bit odd also, since most of the building witnesses were taken to the sheriff’s office, which was much closer to the TSBD than police headquarters. Shelley told Glaze that he himself was arrested for the assassination. There are photos of him getting into a police car along with Bonnie Ray Williams and Daniel Arce. No doubt the police asked Shelley a lot of questions, and it is possible that they kept him in custody until he gave satisfactory answers. Admittedly, there is no record of Shelley’s arrest, but that does not necessarily mean Glaze was wrong. Missing evidence could be attributed to the systematic destruction of anything contrary to the official version. A puzzling aspect of Glaze’s 1989 letter was his reference to the book depository having moved to a location near the intersection of Royal Lane and Interstate 35. In 1970, the TSBD and the schoolbook publishers moved out of the old 411 Elm Street building. Yet their new location was seven miles south of the intersection of Royal Lane and Interstate 35 at 8301 Ambassador Row. Obviously, the distance to Ambassador Row was too great to serve as a useful guide to anyone seeking to verify Glaze’s account. It was not until 1999 that I spoke to someone who could solve this apparent discrepancy. Dorothy Ann Garner was a former office supervisor of Scott Foresman. She and three co-workers—Victoria Adams, Sandra Styles, and Elsie Dorman—viewed the shooting of the president from their fourth-floor office window. About four or five years after the assassination, she said, Scott Foresman and another publisher called Southwestern decided to sever ties with the Texas School Book Depository. They constructed a new building in the northwest part of Dallas, which both companies shared. I asked her if the new building was near the intersection of Royal Lane and Interstate 35, and she said yes, on Gemini Lane. (Its address, I later learned, was 11310 Gemini Lane.) Garner went on to say that at the same time, around 1969, William Shelley quit the book depository and began working for Scott Foresman. He was still there when Garner retired in 1986. Glaze’s meetings with Shelley were therefore not at the Ambassador Row facility, as I originally believed, but rather they occurred at the building on Gemini Lane. The incident involving two government agents asking new employees strange questions also occurred at this location. A fellow researcher named Eric Lee Jordan visited the site and took pictures of it. The building is a large, one-story, concrete tilt-up, ideal for storing and moving huge quantities of material goods with forklifts and palettes. Behind the building are five loading docks and an asphalt lot extensive enough to accommodate a number of trucks of any given size. Enclosing the back area is a high, chain-link fence with coils of barbed wire on top. At the time he visited the place, Scott Foresman was gone, and a carpet company was occupying the building. When the woman heard that Glaze was planning to go to the FBI, or had already been to the FBI, she was terrified and told him that she would deny everything. Afterwards, she, her husband, and their child quickly disappeared. This is an indication that the covert side of the schoolbook business had shifted to the Scott Foresman and Southwestern building, perhaps because the notoriety of the TSBD had hampered its ability to conduct smuggling operations and thus had to be discontinued. Just as in the case of Carolyn Arnold and Roy Truly, the strange menace that Glaze encountered in early 1975 continued to follow him through the course of his life. His desire to tell what he knew overcame his fear at least twice in his life. In the closing paragraphs of his 1977 letter, he wrote, "I must admit that my own fear of getting involved in the investigation has prevented me from writing you earlier. I apologize." He closed his 1989 letter with a lurid metaphor: “I will help any way—I just want to be forewarned. There is a very large spider guarding this web of secrecy. I have entered other webs, but this one is different because the spider leaves the web and stalks its prey—sometimes for many years.” Through another researcher, I obtained Glaze’s mailing address. In my letter to him, I praised him for his courage and expressed the hope that someday he might fill in the gaps of his story for the sake of history. Two weeks later, he wrote back: Dear Mr. Weston, Received your letter of July 7, 1999. Thank you for your kind words and interest. All that I know—and the attending dead ends—were passed along to a researcher and author in Dallas a few years ago. He is about to publish his book and, as you can understand, friendship and loyalty make me reluctant to discuss this matter with anyone else. It’s perhaps a moot point anyway, because based on what you’ve told me, you now know more than I do. Mine was a happenstance meeting and short, casual friendship with a man who appeared to have fallen through the cracks. Had the seemingly insignificant trail of bread crumbs I stumbled across had not been so he avidly guarded, I might never have given it a second thought. My actions were less courageous than they were the result of being naïve. I was up to my neck before I realized it. You may have noticed that at the end of my letter to “Alternative Views” I carbon-copied to “my will.” It was intended as a jab at myself lest I get too full of myself rereading it 50 years from now. “With that, I pass along my rather tiny candle, plus my best wishes and encouragement. Those generations who were there in 1963 are grateful that people like you are continuing the pursuit and taking another look at events which may have been too shocking for the rest of us to ever fully comprehend. Perhaps that is why I was so unprepared during that brief step into the looking glass.” Dean Glaze As far as I know, the unknown Dallas author who interviewed has not published his book. Elzie Dean Glaze passed away on November 15, 2019. Below is an obituary from the Austin American-Statesman published on Dec. 15, 2019. GLAZE, Elzie Dean Age 66, is celebrated by his family for his compassion, humor and willingness to help family, friends and the world at large. He was an accomplished journalist and author and had worked as a radio engineer in his early career. For many years he assisted organizations that helped veterans, monitored the nuclear power industry, and worked to ensure basic human rights. He had keen interests in history and weather, and much of his writing related to these. He followed environmental concerns and space exploration, and he enjoyed playing and watching sports. He was fortunate to have many travels, including celebration of his 60th birthday in Antarctica. Dean was the son of Elzie L. Glaze and Geneva I. Glaze and was born in Lubbock, Texas. He passed away on November 15, 2019, after a fall causing brain injury. He is loved and will always be remembered by his wife Sylvia Glaze, daughter Hailey Glaze, and sister, brothers, nieces, nephews and friends. He enjoyed giving to others, and loved the companionship of his four dogs. Many notes and gifts, often created by him, are left for us as a tribute to his kindness and love. [1] Testimony of James B. Wilcott, RIF 180-10116-10096, pp.25-26. [2] Midnight/Globe, February 14, 1978. The memo said that Oswald’s FBI informant number was S172 and that his CIA number was 110669. Mae Brussell showed copies of this document to the editors of Globe. [3] Telephone interviews of Campbell March 19, 1994; Jones, March 19, 1994; Williams, April 4, 1994; Garner, August 14, 1999. [4] FBI report of Roy Truly interview by Nat Pinkston, November 23, 1963, File No. DL 100-10461. [5] Interviews of Ted Leon and Thomas H. Butler. The November 14, 1961 date came from Leon, Sexton branch manager in Dallas from 1961 to 1964. He kept his pocket calendars from his years of employment, and he noted when the grocery company moved out of the building to a new facility in another part of Dallas. Butler took over as branch manager after Leon transferred to Los Angeles. Butler said that the 411 Elm Street building was vacant for at least a year after his company moved out. [6] Interviews of Joe Bergin, Jr. February 12 and 26, 1994 and August 7, 1999. When I interviewed him, he was living alone with his three cats, depending for his income on the charity of his father and disability checks. His father died on November 2, 1990. Joe died on August 29, 2001 at the age of 55. [7] Through some insider intrigue, a saleslady at Neiman Marcus found out what Jacqueline Kennedy was going to wear the day of her arrival in Dallas. She confided this information to Mrs. Bergin and told her that she had a copy of the First Lady’s dress, pink in color with the black velvet collar. Mrs. Bergin paid a great deal of money for that dress. She planned to wear it that Friday evening at a social gathering. Needless to say, she never did wear that dress. [8] Jim Marrs, Crossfire (Carroll & Graf. New York, 1989) p. 319. [9] Carolyn Arnold statement in “Byrd/TSBD Concerns” posted by Martin Barkley on May 24, 2000 on the JFK Today website. [10] Larry Ray Harris at the age of 44 died in an automobile accident on October 5, 1996. He was traveling from his mother’s house in Ohio to Georgia. Supposedly, he fell asleep at the wheel, or committed suicide, when he rammed into the back of a semi-truck. Since the CIA has the capability of engineering car crashes to look like accidents, Harris’s name should be added to the list of mysterious deaths, along with Warren Commission witness Lee Bowers, who died when his car ran off the road and ran into a freeway abutment. [11] Glaze misdated his letter as “12/12/74.” [12] Wilcott’s 3/22/78 HSCA deposition, pp. 25-26. [13] Henry Hurt, Reasonable Doubt (New York: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1985), pp. 359-360, 386-387. [14] William Harvey obituary in The New York Times, June 14, 1976. [15] Shelley testimony, Volume 6 of the Warren Commission Hearings and Exhibits on page 327, hereafter to be cited as 6H327. [16] Roy Truly testimony, 3H213. [17] Gladys Cason, One Life, self-published book, 2004, pp. 66-67. [18] Carolyn Walther, 24H522; Edwards, 24H207; Fischer, 24H208. [19] Adams testimony, 6H388-390. [20] Baker testimony, 3H263. [21] Shelley testimony, 6H330. [22] Sylvia Meagher, Accessories After the Fact, p. 74. [23] William Weston, “Robert MacNeil and the Three Calm Men”, in the November 1994 issue of The Fourth Decade. [24] Shelley affidavit, 24H226. [25] Frazier testimony, 2H23. [26] FBI report of Oswald at the police station, Warren Report, p. 619. [27] Gerald McKnight, Breach of Trust p. 115. [28] The Third Decade, May of 1986. [30] Fritz testimony, 4H206. Last modified on Tuesday, 21 April 2020 03:08 Published in John Fitzgerald Kennedy William Weston William Weston began researching the assassination of President Kennedy in 1992, after making a comparison of Anthony Summer’s excellent book Conspiracy to a book defending the official version called Final Disclosure by David Belin. The stark contrast in the quality of scholarship between the two books was one factor convincing him that there was a huge conspiracy behind the assassination. Since then, he has written numerous articles on the subject for various periodicals, including The Fourth Decade, Dealey Plaza Echo, and Probe. Currently he has been studying the Zodiac Killer case and writes for a website called zodiackilleridentified.com. Edward Curtin’s Seeking Truth in a Country of Lies More in this category: « The Dylan/Kennedy Sensation Counterpunch, JFK , and Vietnam »	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line545
__label__cc	0.525802	0.474198	Why does PMIK need to ignore Opposition? The penny for your thoughts? OpinionPakistan By Admin Last updated Oct 6, 2020 Rana Eijaz Ahmad Pakistan is striving hard for better prospects of life. The same script is underway when a civil government is working in the best interest of people and the other group trying hard to persuade the establishment that could be more loyal to them. A chance must be given to them. Since I have mentioned in my previous article, that in the All Parties Conference held on September 20, 2020, under the leadership of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the opposition dealers (not leaders) were not delivering speeches, but pleading before the Pakistani establishment that if the chance were given to them, could perform better than the present government. Before the APC there were two meetings between the Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa and the dealers of the so-called opposition party. They were trying to make a deal with the COAS against PMIK. The COAS denied any kind of help to stop the civil government and categorically announced the civil supremacy in the country. He (COAS) suggested, let the judiciary made the decisions. Initially, Maryam the PMLN spokesperson(I am unable to write her as a PMLN leader or dealer owing to her void of wisdom, attitude), told a blatant lie that there was no such meeting. Later she acknowledged, meeting held and both Mian Nawaz Sharief and Maryam Nawaz were discussed in the meeting. It was not the first or last time the PMLN got embarrassed, but another time sheer embarrassment for the PMLN followers. The PMIK has to ignore these two families’ and have to focus on governance issues to make the country prosperous. The inflation issue is far greater than answering the interest groups on the roads. PMIK has to concentrate on the feeble economy of Pakistan. He and his ministers need to come out of their comfort zone and to work for the poor and common people of Pakistan. The middle class in Pakistan is diminishing speedily. Let me explain why the middle class is important for making any society or country prosperous. Before indulging in this debate, I have to explain briefly what is the concept of the class system. Although, usually the concept of the class system is traced back from Marxian school yet it was there well before Marxian philosophy. It was not Max Weber or other sociologists who interpreted the concept of the class system. In the pre-Islamic era during the classical realists like Aristotle and Thucydides, Greek society was facing the class system. Then the Muslim era, egalitarian and meritocratic opposing views were promoting class system and non-egalitarian views of the hierarchy used to exist in the society. Later Niccolò Machiavelli, in the 15th and 16th centuries and Thomas Hobbes in the 17th century, was interpreting human nature regarding the class system. Therefore, this class system was there at the outset of human existence. This class system is very much important in understanding society and its norms on different occasions. Islam always talked about the circulation of wealth and the west has been talking about monopolization under the umbrella of liberalism, mercantilism, or Marxism. I know that the eyebrows of the readers must rise when Marxism is connected with the West and monopolization. If anyone just considers three basic schools of international political economy; Marxism, Mercantilism, and Liberalism all give importance to an individual and state, territory, and no one can perceive any existence of state without any of the ingredients (individuals or territory, economy). Both Marxism and Liberalism believe in the intervention of the state and non-intervention of the state in market forces respectively. Mercantilism is another name of economic nationalism. Therefore, all three concepts talk about state and individual clearly, apparently with different connotations, but scrupulous thinking makes us clear that matter, of the fact is the believer of all three concepts intended to give way to their thoughts by eliminating the others but more or less gave same interpretations of human life. In the same way the human effort claims, there is no divine law prevails, but human law in the contemporary world. There is only one law in the whole universe, whether to go in the depth of jungles or plunge in the depth of the seas, that is the law of nature, might is right. Might when works with moral values prevail peace and integration in the world and if becomes immoral, it starts competition among individuals. It wages a war that ended at death as per Hobbesian Leviathan ascribed in the 17th century. However, the class system in contemporary Pakistan is disturbed out of the monopolization of all economic resources at the hands of 40-50 families. They are not ready to distribute the economic resources among people, but want to grab those economic resources through power (might) and wish to run the government through the economic bridles. Who would have those bridles in his hand would control the authority and legitimacy of the government. It is always a middle class that usually thinks innovatively and produces medical practitioners, law associates, entrepreneurs, and other skillful social capital. Contemporary Pakistan is lagging in economic resources because of the shrinking middle class in Pakistan. Different sources claim different percentages of the middle class in Pakistan. The average of those sources may be deduced as 25 percent estimated. Which is, unfortunately, taking Pakistan towards a dismal economic growth rate. PMIK needs to work with policy-making on priority and legislation is required for making the life of the middle class easier. With the approval of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) bill, the Pakistan Medical and Dentist Council were also replaced with the Pakistan Medical Council, raising many eyebrows, how the government can do such negligence at her discretion. It must be done after consulting all the stakeholders. Therefore, PMIK needs to be vigilant and make sure that all policymaking is going on under his nose while taking care of all pros and cons. ‘Vigilance is the price of liberty.’ Otherwise, PMIK has to suffer later because the previous governments were also doing the same things top tier remained aloof from the mainstream and the second tier of the government kept people in troubled waters through making unpopular policies. The businessmen and ministers used the parliament as an industry and invested the money during election beyond the allocated amount in the constitution, they needed to loot the public purse for their reimbursements with interest on their investment. It happened the same under the nose of PMIK, sugar, and petrol mafia looted the people and went away. The PMLN and the PPP were doing the same thing during their rule in Pakistan for more than three decades. The same allegations were repeated in the civil governments and military rules with the same script but with different characters. With these thoughts I got asleep and saw a strange dream want to share with you people here. I saw, before Musharraf, Pakistani establishment used to use all internationally recognized standards for ruling over Pakistan; Influence, blackmailing, displace and supplant. After the Musharraf regime, the Pakistani establishment started displaces the civilian government instead of supplanting, sitting back at fences, and controlling the affairs of the state owing to the low vision political pigmies. After the 2013 general elections, the establishment was well aware of the popularity of Imran Khan and shifted his mandate towards PMLN as the establishment was not ready to handle IK as a Prime Minister of Pakistan. Therefore, it decided to give him the next term after making the necessary preparations and confined him in the KPK. In 2018 general elections the PMIK assumed power with a very controlled mandateas the again IK mandate was looted to keep him in limits. The establishment needs to test him how he behaves while sitting in the government as the Prime Minister of Pakistan. The establishment found him wise enough and more reasonable than the previous governments and decided to support him with open arms. It hurt all political pigmies around. All the media houses, judiciary, and other corrupt people who used to do corrupt practices; nepotism, kickbacks, bribery, and others like social evils during the previous governments. When they founded that the PMIK started the accountability. They started making conspiracies against the PMIK and did their best to make alliances with all corrupt interest groups of Pakistan. It made clear upon Pakistan that the establishment made the right decision in getting rid of old interest groups. The establishment needs an honest, sincere, wise civilian ruler who could save the country as well as the assets of the nation. The previous dealers have become a serious national security threat for the country. Therefore, their replacement was necessary. I was so happy with this replacement. The country starts flourishing leaps and bounds. It made me pleased. Suddenly, I woke up from deep slumber and saw around it was early in the morning. I started thinking about my amazing dream. I became sad, worried about the ongoing situation of Pakistan. After Fajar Prayers, I was again thinking about my dream. I believe that PMIK need not think about the two major ousted interest groups and their accomplices. He has to fully concentrate on governance in the country and make people’s choice the legitimate choice. It has become clear after the All Parties Conference’s pleading of Mian Nawaz Sharief and Asif Ali Zardari that they must be given another chance. It is my observation that after losing Altaf Hussian, the international establishment (IE) was feeling short of mannequins, could be used against Pakistan anytime. NS might prove as Altaf Hussain Plus for the IE. After losing his credibility in Pakistan the PMLN is playing its final match against the government of Pakistan as initiating protests which would be a total failure as people of Pakistan are clear about the corrupt elements. They have no valid excuse to throw out the government and all know very well that these interest groups just want to protect their looted money. The PMIK has to redress the people’s grievances in time. He has no opposition and enjoying his government tenure effortlessly. Therefore, he has to redress inflation to give relief to the common person in Pakistan. He has to be proactivein managing the state affairs on emergency grounds. He has to activate the National Accountability Bureau for completing their investigation as early as possible. The Judiciary has to make decisions at the earliest. All the looted money of Pakistan and Pakistanis must be taken back from the thieves of London and Switzerland. All who are going to work for the IE must be sent behind bars to sustain the economy of the country. — The writer is Host Director Confucius Institute Department of Political Science, University of the Punjab Lahore. 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__label__cc	0.713521	0.286479	Jenny Riddle Not long after completing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from North Georgia College & State University, Jenny moved to New Orleans, where she delighted in crawfish and beignets before graduating from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity in Christian Education degree in 2006. She served as a writer and editor for Bible Study curriculum for over five years before joining the Lifeline team in 2014. With a love for traveling, Jenny has had the privilege of serving others while enjoying the cultures of various places such as Argentina, Mexico, China, Thailand, and New York. Jenny and her husband, Stephen, have one son, Joshua, who joined their family through adoption in 2013 through the assistance of Lifeline.	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line559
__label__cc	0.655954	0.344046	Human Rights At Home Blog Gina Haspel Did Not Act Alone: A Wider Lens on Accountability for Torture By Human Rights at Home Blog by Deborah M. Weissman, UNC School of Law and guest editor, serves as legal adviser for the North Carolina Citizens Commission of Inquiry on Torture. serve as a legal adviser to the North Carolina Citizens Commission of Inquiry on Torture. This week, as attention focuses on the Senate confirmation hearings of Gina Haspel, President Trump’s nominee as the next Director of the CIA, two victims of the CIA’s Extraordinary Rendition and Torture program received an unprecedented apology from the British government for the human rights violations they suffered. The U.K. acknowledged its participation in the rendition and detention of Fatima Boudchar and Abdul Hakim Belhadj, a married couple, who were fleeing Libya because of the persecution they faced as a result of Belhadj’s opposition to the regime of Muammar el-Qaddafi. Ms. Boudchar may be the only women to have been identified as a victim of the CIA Torture Program. She was four months pregnant when she was captured, interrogated, and tortured for many months after having been rendered to Libya; her husband was held there and tortured for some ten years. In 2012, the couple filed suit in the High Court of Justice of England and Wales against former foreign secretary Jack Straw and members of various UK intelligence agencies and although at some point in the process, they were offered a settlement, the two refused to end their claims unless and until the UK government apologized or otherwise acknowledged its involvement—an outcome they are currently celebrating. While the acknowledgement and settlement funds they have received from the UK is undoubtedly a significant development, their right to accountability and repair remains only partially fulfilled. In a recent opinion column published in the N.Y. Times, Ms. Boudchar stated that the worst of her experiences occurred “in Thailand at the hands of the C.I.A,” in a dark site under the command of Gina Haspel where Boudchar and her husband were held in a secret detention before being rendered to Libya. She poignantly asks whether Gina Haspel “‘plans to be totally transparent’ about what she did.” Thus far, we know from the confirmation hearings that Ms. Haspel has no such plans and has offered little by way of acknowledgement or repair for the harm that Mr. Belhadj and Ms. Boudchar suffered. Haspel, individually and on behalf of the CIA, is not the only player to evade responsibility for the human rights violations that were perpetrated. Mr. Belhadj and Ms. Boudchar were kidnapped and extraordinarily rendered on a plane owned and operated by Aero Contractors, an entity incorporated and located at a county airport in Johnston County, NC. The Aero plane flew them from Thailand and to Libya under horrific conditions that Boudchar describes as “agony,” and Belhadj describes as “torture.” Despite ongoing requests for government officials of the state of North Carolina, its political subdivisions, and Aero to acknowledge their wrongdoings and offer apologies, to date there have been no forthcoming admissions or efforts to repair the harm Mr. Belhadj and Ms. Boudchar, or any of the other victims of extraordinary rendition and torture have suffered. At the UNC School of Law’s Human Rights Policy Lab, we continue to believe that the task of advocates is to press into service the recent disclosures, judicial theories, advocacy strategies, and the global concerns that point to accountability and remedy for torture. To that end, we have joined with other advocates to establish the NC Citizens Commission of Inquiry on Torture, a 501(c)3 organization created to investigate and encourage public debate about the role that North Carolina played in facilitating the U.S. torture program, and on behalf of Ms. Boudchar and Mr. Belhadj, to do the job that our government refuses to do. May 13, 2018 in CAT \| Permalink \| Comments (0) The US Endangerment of CAT - Again By Margaret Drew During the presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to bring back waterboarding. Indeed, he promised to bring back much worse. In apparant disregard of the Convention Against Torture, Trump proclaimed "I would approve more than that. It works." The G. W. Bush administration has a sordid history with waterboarding and other forms of torture. While the administration sought to distance itself from torture decisions, recent information reveals that Bush was more than aware of the waterboarding use. According to an earlier report on NPR, the torture report points to a document prepared in September 2006, the same month Bush publicly acknowledged the U.S. was holding detainees in secret prisons. It was intended as a Q&A to help the National Security Council principals deal with fallout of public disclosure. One question asked, "What role did the president play... Was he briefed on the interrogation techniques, and if so when?" The answer: "President was not of course involved in CIA's day to day operations — including who should be held by CIA and how they should be questioned — these decisions are made or overseen by CIA directors." In his book Bush, Jean Edward Smith chillingly reports that not only was Bush aware of the use of waterboarding, he directly ordered its first use. Human Rights First reported on Senator John McCain's recent remarks warning against the use of torture. HRF reports on Sen. McCain's history working to ban waterboarding and other forms of torture. "Senator McCain, a victim of torture during his 5 ½ years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam, along with Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) led a successful bipartisan landmark anti-torture legislation that reinforces the United States’ ban on the use of torture, including waterboarding and other so-called “enhanced interrogation techniques.” The legislation—which passed in a 78-21 vote in the Senate and was signed into law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for the 2016 Fiscal Year—was an historic victory in the fight to reestablish a durable, bipartisan consensus against torture." In a late breaking report, the New York Times reveals that Trump today claimed that Retired General Matis convinced Trump that water boarding is ineffective. We will see if the new administration, as well as Congress, will leave the anti-torture provisions intact. November 22, 2016 in Books and articles, CAT, Margaret Drew \| Permalink \| Comments (0) TREATY BODIES LOOK AT U.S. PROGRESS ON TORTURE AND RACIAL DISCRIMINATION This post follows up both Risa Kaufman's earlier post on UN Special Procedures and the U.S. visit and Martha Davis' post on two writings that take a critical look at the use of Special Procedures. Earlier this week, I checked in with Rebecca Landy of the US Human Rights Network (USHRN). Rebecca is the organization's Human Rights Outreach and Advocacy Manager. The following reports our conversation: Rebecca, would you tell us a bit about the UN process of reviewing US compliance and progress with the various UN conventions? While most folks in the United States are focused on our presidential election process – there is another important process for our democracy that will happen on a similar cycle – the reviews of the US’ human rights records on the three core UN human rights treaties our government has ratified. The most recent rounds of those periodic reviews under the UN International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD), and Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel Inhuman Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT) took place in 2014-2015 with each treaty body Committee releasing a set of Concluding Observations (or Recommendations) for the U.S. government. But in addition to those periodic reviews, there are also one year follow-up reviews to the Concluding Observations that take place for each of these treaty bodies. Two of those for the U.S. happen to be occurring this week at the UN in Geneva. The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights website explains that the purpose of these follow-up reviews is “To monitor more closely the implementation of some of their recommendations that they consider urgent, priority or protective, and implementable within one or two years.” When will the reviews happen and what is their likely scope? The consideration of the U.S. CAT follow-up report took place on Monday and the CERD follow-up is happening this Friday. Unfortunately neither of these reviews was live webcast or in public sessions, so we will have to wait for the official reports to be released to learn more. That said, we do have a general sense of what those reports will cover based on the designated issues for follow-up. For CAT there are five follow-up issues and for CERD there are three issues for follow-up. What are the specific issues? For CAT, the issues are 1. Inquiries into allegations of torture overseas; 2. Guantanamo Bay detention facilities; 3. Interrogation techniques; 4. Excessive use of force and police brutality; and 5. Passage of the ordinance entitled Reparations for the Chicago Police Torture Survivors. For CERD, the issues are 1. (a) to investigate and prosecute excessive use of force and (b) prevent the excessive use of force; 2. Immigrants; 3. Guantanamo Bay- specifically for the US to provide updated information for closing within one year. Is there any significance in the identification of these particular issues? Of note is that there is overlap in the issues these two treaty bodies considered “urgent, priority or protective, and implementable.” That designation means that we can exert extra pressure on the U.S. government to hold them accountable to these recommendations. Both include follow-up recommendations on excessive use of force and Guantanamo Bay (an issue also in the ICCPR follow-up last summer). While we wait to learn whether the UN experts determine if the U.S. has made progress on these issues - you can read the CAT civil society follow-up shadow reports and government report here and the CERD civil society follow-up shadow reports and government report here. Do you have any expectations for the substance of the reports? According to the Guardian, the total number of people killed by U.S. police officers in 2015 shows that the rate of death for young black men was five times higher than white men of the same age and the situation for immigrant communities being targeted by police is no better. Also,President Obama has yet to keep his promise of closing Guantánamo, including ending indefinite detention without trial. Given that, the follow-up reports by both Committees will not be encouraging. If so, we can take these reports to help push the government to action and advance a people-centered human rights movement at home. And we can be sure that any progress that is recognized in these reports happened because civil society, including grassroots communities, kept organizing! What significance does the election have on this process and the substantive issues reviewed? With the Obama Administration soon coming to an end, U.S. advocates hope the human rights legacy for this administration includes progress on these issue areas as well as the establishment of a long-term infrastructure and institutionalization to improve and ensure domestic implementation of international human rights treaties and recommendations. Editors' notes: You may join USHRN’s CAT and CERD Listervs to keep posted and receive the reports once they become available. Also, USHRN organized many of the shadow reports submitted as part of the reviews. Though not covering the substance of the reports, the press release from the UN CAT session noted the impressive number of U.S. civil society shadow reports “the Committee had received 22 alternative reports for follow-up, 12 of which related to the follow-up of the United States” – showing a level of engagement by U.S. civil society that was coordinated and powerful. May 12, 2016 in CAT, CERD, Margaret Drew \| Permalink \| Comments (0) (In)justice for Migrant Children Editors' Note: Following up on yesterday's post, Risa Kaufman discusses the applicable human rights law as well as the procedural posture of JEFM v. Lynch Risa E. Kaufman, Executive Director, Columbia Law School Human Rights Institute, and lecturer-in-law, Columbia Law School A federal immigration judge may see no problem with requiring a three year old to represent herself against the government's efforts to deport her. But international human rights law and many jurisdictions in Europe and elsewhere in the world recognize the stark injustice in such a scenario. An amicus brief filed this week by Human Rights Watch in JEFM v. Lynch asks the 9th Circuit to do the same. The plaintiff children in JEFM, many of whom are fleeing violence and other dangerous situations in their Central American home countries, have brought suit against the United States, claiming that the lack of a right to appointed counsel for indigent children in immigration proceedings violates the Constitution’s due process protections, as well as the federal Immigration and Nationality Act. Last year, ruling on jurisdictional grounds, the federal district court denied the government’s motion to dismiss the constitutional claims, and granted its motion to dismiss the statutory claims. Both sides have appealed the district court’s order to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The Human Rights Watch brief draws on international human rights law and foreign law to underscore the importance of preserving the federal district court as a forum for the plaintiff children’s claims. The brief was authored by Columbia Law School’s Human Rights Institute and the law firm of Covington & Burling, LLP, with the assistance of students in the Columbia Law School Human Rights Clinic. Numerous international human rights treaties recognize the necessity of appointed counsel for ensuring due process and equal justice for migrant children. The Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Convention Against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment and Punishment, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination all provide support for the right to appointed legal representation for indigent children in immigration proceedings. Inter-American Court of Human Rights has likewise made clear that the right to appointed counsel for children in immigration proceedings is a key component of due process under the American Convention and the American Declaration. Human rights experts have expressed particular concern over the lack of a right to appointed counsel for children in U.S. immigration proceedings. In 2014, during its review of U.S. compliance with the CAT, the Committee Against Torture specifically recommended that the U.S. guarantee access to counsel for minors seeking asylum in the U.S. Likewise, the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination recommended that the U.S. “guarantee access to legal representation in all immigration-related matters.” And last year, after visiting the U.S. southern border to monitor the human rights situation of unaccompanied minors and families, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights called on the U.S. to provide free legal aid for children in immigration proceedings. Foreign law also lends support for the right to appointed counsel for indigent children in immigration proceedings. The European Court of Human Rights has increasingly recognized the right to appointed counsel when necessary to prevent the inequality of arms. And the European Parliament recently called on member states to provide free legal representatives to unaccompanied minors in immigration proceedings. Last year, over 28,000 unaccompanied children from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras crossed into the United States at the southwest boarder. A study by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees found that many children migrating from these Central American countries reported that they were escaping violence and persecution and would face harm if forced to return home. There is growing recognition of the injustice in forcing these children to fend for themselves in complicated and high-stakes immigration court proceedings. As articulated in the Human Rights Watch amicus brief filed this week, international human rights and foreign law lend strong support to this understanding, and compels a re-evaluation of access to justice in the United States. March 16, 2016 in CAT, CERD, Children, Convention Against Torture, Convention of the Rights of Children, Immigrants, Risa Kaufman \| Permalink \| Comments (0) "In Our Name": An Unexpected Intervention to End Torture By Martha F Davis As law professors, we often repeat the same strategies again and again in our efforts to promote human rights dialogue and education: we write law review articles, blogs, op eds, amicus briefs, textbooks and sign-on letters; we organize and attend conferences; we raise issues in our teaching. Professor Michael Meltsner of Northeastern Law School, however, did something different. In 2011, he wrote a play: In Our Name: A Play of the Torture Years. As described by the author, the play "depicts how and why the nation found itself brutally treating the men it detained—some with good reason, some with stunning caprice—after 9/11. The play confronts the government rationalizations, the bizarre military hearings, and the willful blindness of the public to what was happening behind barbed wire." After successful productions in Boston and New York, Professor Meltsner's work will be performed once again at 4 p.m., March 19, 2015, at Northeastern's Blackman Auditorium. A panel discussion of the ethics of torture will follow the performance. As an alternative to professors' "business as usual," theatre has much to recommend it. "New Tactics for Human Rights," a program of the Center for Victims of Torture, reports that "by working through theatre, both performers and spectators can engage difficult questions in a safe space. Theatre is also an ideal instrument to give witness to human rights violations. It is also an excellent tool for education and awareness raising. Lastly, these insights can be used to advocate for policy and legislative changes." Such creative efforts to perpetuate the dialogue about human rights and torture are particularly important given the continued detentions at Guantanamo and media blackout on conditions there. Recent reports indicate that the requests of Juan Mendez, the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, to interview detainees have been denied. And the U.S. government has discontinued reporting on hunger strikes and forced feedings at the facility. Without new "news," there's a danger that indefinite detentions and the abuses that go along with them, will become simply part of everyday background noise. In Our Name has sparked, well yes, more law review articles. But more importantly, by employing an unexpected strategy, it breathes new life into the movement to end these abuses. March 19, 2015 in CAT, Convention Against Torture, War \| Permalink \| Comments (0) Protecting Children Deprived of Their Liberty from Torture and Ill-Treatment By Lauren E. Bartlett Last week, Juan E. Méndez, U.N. Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment, released an important thematic report on children deprived of their liberty. The Special Rapporteur concludes in his report that children deprived of their liberty are at a heightened risk of torture and ill-treatment due to their unique vulnerability and needs. He finds that healthy development in children can be derailed by excessive or prolonged activation of stress response systems in the body, with damaging long-term effects on learning, behavior and health. Moreover, the report finds that detention of children is inextricably linked—in fact if not in law—with the ill-treatment of children, due to the particularly vulnerable situation in which they have been placed, exposing them to numerous types and situations of risk. The report also provides an overview of the international legal framework and standards protecting children deprived of their liberty from being subjected to torture and other ill-treatment. Some of the Special Rapporteur’s key recommendations and conclusions in his report on children deprived of liberty include: • Detention of children should be used only for the shortest possible period of time, only if it is in the best interest of the child, and limited to exceptional cases. • States should adopt alternatives to detention for children whenever possible. • Minimum age of criminal responsibility should be no lower than 12 years old. • No life sentences without parole for children (and even lengthy sentences can be grossly disproportionate and amount to ill-treatment). • No use of restraints for children deprived of their liberty under any circumstance. • No solitary confinement for children deprived of their liberty. • No death penalty for children deprived of their liberty. • No corporal punishment for children deprived of their liberty. • No immigration detention (detention of children based on migration status is never in the best interests of child, is grossly disproportionate, and constitutes ill-treatment). • Special attention should be paid to children deprived of their liberty in health- and social-care institutions, including in private settings. For U.S. juvenile justice and immigration advocates, these may seem like almost revolutionary recommendations—no immigration detention, no criminal responsibility for children 12 years old and lower, no restraints. The report also points out that the “United States of America is the only State in the world that still sentences children to life imprisonment without the opportunity for parole for the crime of homicide.” Yet, many of the conclusions in the report have already been covered by other international bodies and special rapporteurs. This is the first time these recommendations have been put forth in the anti-torture context, however, which makes this report distinctive and important. Unfortunately, the U.S. has so far ignored the Special Rapporteur’s report and recommendations, as was highlighted by the ACLU. The Special Rapporteur on Torture’s team at the Anti-Torture Initiative (ATI) has released a brief video on the report, and initiated a #StopChildTorture social media campaign, including a Thunderclap (join the #StopChildTorture campaign here). The Special Rapporteur also continues to actively work with colleagues and States to figure out the best ways to support implementation of his conclusions and recommendations. His team welcomes suggestions and you can get in touch with the new ATI Assistant Project Director Andra Nicolescu at anicolescu@wcl.american.edu. March 18, 2015 in CAT, Children, Lauren Bartlett \| Permalink \| Comments (0) U.S. Workplace Policies and Women's Equality Building upon Cindy Soohoo's post from yesterday, The George Washington University School of Law Associate Professorial Lecturer in Law Robin Runge reflects upon U.S. policy toward women and workplace equity. Prof. Runge writes: The concept of using employment laws to promote specific societal behaviors and values is one that has been considerably explored in U.S. legal scholarship. For example, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act in 1964, prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, and sex is frequently described as a law intended to more broadly increase economic opportunity and promote equality for populations that had historically experienced extensive societal discrimination. The passage of the Family and Medical Leave Act in 1993 has been described as a reflection of U.S. society valuing a specific set of family and caregiving responsibilities over others by mandating employers provide unpaid, job guaranteed leave to employees for limited medical or caregiving reasons. I, among others, have criticized the FMLA for promoting behaviors that reflect the needs and experience of middle and upper class “ideal families,” to the exclusion of low income women who cannot afford to take unpaid leave and often don’t qualify for the job guarantee leave provided by the FMLA because they need to take leave for family-related reasons that don’t meet the requirements. See Robin R. Runge, Redefining Leave From Work, 19 Geo. J. on Poverty L. & Pol’y 445 (2012). Finally, recent amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act are intended to promote breastfeeding among low income working women and help them maintain employment by requiring employers to provide break time and a private location to express milk at work. However, as Young v. UPS, currently pending before the U.S. Supreme Court demonstrates, pregnant women are still fighting for basic rights in the workplace. Unlike Prof. Soohoo’s description of countries in East Asia, the U.S. is not facing a significant drop in birth rates or considerable concerns about a shrinking labor pool. I do not think, however, this is because our workplaces are models of equality for women. Quite the opposite. Women make up almost half the workforce, and a high percentage of mothers are working. Moreover, 40% of American mothers are the primary breadwinners for their families. So, women seem to be able to make it work in spite of a lack of pay equity, paid family leave, workplace flexibility, and rampant violence against women in some workplaces, even though the Pregnancy Discrimination Act was passed in 1978. The employment and labor laws of the U.S. have created workplace structures and cultures that make women vulnerable to exploitation and discourage mothers from working. Just this week a headline in an article asked “When we will stop punishing women for having babies at the peak of their careers? Others have attributed a recent decrease in women in the workforce to U.S. employment policies that make it nearly impossible to have a child and maintain employment. The Administration and several members of Congress have recently and consistently argued that passage of legislation mandating paid family leave and raising the minimum wage (women are the majority of minimum wage-earners) would promote women’s equality and economic opportunity with the Women’s Economic Agenda: When Women Succeed, America Succeeds: An Economic Agenda for Women and Families. However, this effort does not seem to be effective in getting the legislation passed. Maybe if the U.S. did face a crisis in our birth rate, or a need to increase women’s participation in the workforce, that would result in legislation that makes our workplaces more equitable for women. Or maybe, whether there is a connection between increasing economic equality for women and government policy depends on where a woman lives, China or the U.S. February 10, 2015 in CAT, Economics, Gender, Living Wage, Women's Rights \| Permalink \| Comments (0) What the Convention Against Torture Can Teach Us About Children's Rights Chelsea Guffy is a student in CUNY's International Women's Human Rights Clinic. She is a student of Cindy Soohoo. Ms. Guffy writes: The United States finds itself on the sidelines as the world celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (“CRC”). The U.S. is one of only three nations that hasn’t ratified the CRC. Opponents to the treaty claim that the U.S. doesn’t need to ratify the treaty because our laws sufficiently protect children. A recent review of the U.S. by the UN Committee Against Torture highlighting the treatment of children in adult jails and prisons, however, proves this assumption to be tragically inaccurate. In November, the United States told the U.N. Committee Against Torture that 7,400 children under 18 are currently incarcerated in adult jails and prisons. As detailed in a report submitted to the Committee by the International Women’s Human Rights Clinic at CUNY Law School, children incarcerated in adult facilities experience multiple human rights violations. Among the most gut-wrenching consequences of locking children up in adult facilities are staggeringly high levels of physical and sexual abuse. In a survey conducted by IWHR and the Michigan ACLU, more than a third of children in Michigan prisons reported sexual assault by staff, other prisoners, or both. A recent DOJ report investigating conditions at New York’s Riker’s Island jail exposed systematic abuse and extremely high levels of staff violence against incarcerated 16-18 years olds. The report noted that correctional officials purposely beat youth "off camera" and that civilian teachers contribute to the culture of violence by “looking the other way” so as to not witness the violence they know is happening. Because youth are often smaller and more vulnerable and less likely to report abuse, they are at greater risk of being victims of violence in adult facilities. In response, the Committee released recommendations that address the most egregious rights violations that occur when children are funneled into a system designed to punish adults. The Committee recommended that the U.S. end life without parole sentences and the use of solitary confinement for children, adopt standards prohibiting the use of tasers on children and separate children from adult prisoners. The Committee also recommended that the U.S. implement international minimum standards for juvenile justice and the protection of juveniles deprived of liberty. These standards acknowledge that because of their age and vulnerability, children experience deprivation of liberty acutely. They emphasize that incarceration should be a last resort and that rehabilitative alternatives should be explored. When children are incarcerated they are entitled to special protection that includes an absolute prohibition of incarceration with adults but also requires that facilities and staff be appropriate for children. The standards also recognize that children are still growing and have an incredible capacity for change. They emphasize the need for educational and other programming as well as the need to help children maintain their contacts with their families and communities. Simply put the standards recognize that children are not adults and subjecting them to adult criminal punishment violates their rights. Adopting the international standard minimum rules to safeguard children in conflict with the law would go a long way to end the most egregious abuses in the criminal justice system. But there are deeper issues at play when a nation’s treatment of its children becomes an issue addressed by the U.N. Committee Against Torture. If children’s rights were truly embraced by the U.S., children would not be funneled into adult penal systems in the first place where traumatizing acts of violence and deprivation occur. The treatment of children in conflict with the law in the U.S. reveals deep flaws in our understanding of children’s rights and the retroactive protections afforded by the Committee are insufficient to address the roots of this injustice. The CRC, however, explicitly articulates that deprivation the liberty of a child should be the last resort and provides measures for protecting the rights of children in detention. The holistic and comprehensive approach to children’s rights embodied by the CRC would require the United States to deeply examine its treatment of children in a way that brings compassion and accountability to the conversation. It’s time for the United States to commit to building a brighter future for our children by ratifying the Convention on the Rights of the Child. January 13, 2015 in CAT, Children, Cindy Soohoo \| Permalink \| Comments (0) A Message on Torture from the U.S. Senate by Professor Michael Meltsner, Northeastern University School of Law, Guest Editor By this time readers of the Human Rights at Home Blog are generally familiar with the appalling details revealed by the Report of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. That the United States has engaged, to quote the text, in the “use of brutal interrogation techniques in violation of U.S. law, treaty obligations, and our values” is hardly news to those who have followed the nation’s reaction to 9/11, the terms of the Patriot Act, the creation of a prison at Guantanamo, the Abu Ghraib photographs, the John Yoo definition of torture, Vice President Cheney “Dark Side” comments, Defense Secretary Rumsfeld beliefs about forced standing, and the reports of a cadre of intrepid and courageous journalists, writers and pro bono lawyers, Jane Mayer and Stephen Oleskey to name just two of many, as well as a few whistleblowers, who have documented the C.I.A.s and the military’s activities at Guantanamo, so called Black Sites around the world and countries used for their friendly surrogate security services by means of international rendition. Indeed, we engaged in what the Report calls “improper action” throughout “the war on terror” at least until President Obama issued an executive order on his second day in office (and for all we know we still do). Of course, the remarkable research delivered in the 499 page “Executive Summary” (of a supposed 6,000 page document) provides enough provocative detail that (despite redactions) well justifies a careful reading (Warning: not for the faint of heart.) The media has largely focused on the question of whether torture (or whatever euphemism comes to mind) produces “actionable intelligence,” whether the C.I.A. lied to higher ups and Congress, and whether the Report will lead to some form of accountability. Each of these, plus a number other issues that leap out from the Report’s conclusions are obviously worthy of serious debate, especially the way in which dubious legal interpretations were consistently employed to justify whatever horrific treatment was on the Agency’s agenda. But the big news for me in the long awaited and oft disputed publication of the Report is political. Just how will a nation that is split ideologically and pragmatically over most everything that matters in public policy react to official revelations that we crossed a moral threshold? Republicans, with the exception of John McCain and a few allies, seem to find release of the information worse than the conduct of the interrogators. The former Bush officials and C.I.A. operatives who have chimed in to criticize have so far been short on facts, perhaps because Senate staffers craftily used the very language of Agency officers to make their case. Senate Democrats rely on what the New York Times correctly calls the “meticulous detail” of the Report’s findings to convey its credibility but they have to deal with a President whose cautious response must reflect a government dependent on C.I.A. national security calculations. The key I think is not so much the next moves of government players but what happens in the country at large. So far the Jack Bauer narrative and “24” has made more of an impact on the nation than “Do onto others” or “what does becoming a torturer do to us?” But the Report is bound to stimulate public debate and ultimately should reveal the extent to which Americans believe the end of a reduction in the fear of an enemy justifies means that are not only illegal but plainly lead to swelling the ranks of the enemy. The same inability to think about proportion that characterizes our (world leading) mass incarceration penal system has so far been evident. Does a felt necessity excuse behavior that in other circumstances would be condemned? If torture “works” does that make it ok? And what is the definition of what “works”? Perhaps we will find out. Perhaps not. The United States today is a nation without consensus on major issues and if the public does not demand limits in the long run there will be few remaining. Unless the nation can be read to support an end to the culture of torture, history suggests the C.I.A. or some other aspect of power will let the dust settle and then get on with it again. If you doubt me take a look at the Church Report or the story of Guatemala in the 1950s or the fate of Salvador Allende. Without a committed public, expediency rules. Michael Meltsner is the author of In Our Name: A Play of the Torture Years and The Making of a Civil Rights Lawyer. He is the Matthews Distinguished University Professor of Law at Northeastern University in Boston. December 11, 2014 in CAT, Convention Against Torture \| Permalink \| Comments (0) This blog is an Amazon affiliate. Help support Human Rights at Home Blog by making purchases through Amazon links on this site at no cost to you. Karen Showdra on How Dare She? 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__label__wiki	0.617609	0.617609	Vol 3 (September 2020) / On some aspects of alternative/complementary medicine in general practice: part of a Bulgarian study on general... On some aspects of alternative/complementary medicine in general practice: part of a Bulgarian study on general practitioners and patients Yordanka Staykova-Pirovska, Lyubima Despotova-Toleva Department of Internal Medicine and General Medicine, Medical Faculty, Trakia University, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria Contributions: (I) Conception and design: All authors; (II) Administrative support: L Despotova-Toleva; (III) Provision of study materials or patients: All authors; (IV) Collection and assembly of data: Y Staykova-Pirovska; (V) Data analysis and interpretation: All authors; (VI) Manuscript writing: All authors; (VII) Final approval of manuscript: All authors. Correspondence to: Yordanka Staykova-Pirovska. Department of Internal Medicine and General Medicine, Medical Faculty, Trakia University, Armeiska St. No. 11, Stara Zagora 6000, Bulgaria. Email: orhideakatlea@abv.bg. Background: Complementary medicine is a variety of treatment and prevention practices and products that are widespread, both among patients and among physicians in different countries. For Bulgaria, this is the first study of its kind on the attitudes, attitudes and use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by patients and doctors. In many countries in Europe, America, Australia, India and others, the interest and the use of different CAMs is very high, both from patients and doctors, and especially from general practitioner (GP). Methods: For the purpose of the study, an anonymous questionnaire was used, containing four sections of groups of questions. Statistical processing of the obtained data was performed by descriptive analysis and nonparametric analysis χ2 test. Results: There is a large percentage of doctors and patients that are interested in and apply CAM, and that is comparable to the results of other countries around the world, where the supply of CAM is high. Patients share more with GPs when they use these methods, trust in the doctor increases when he offers, practices and trains in these methods (P<0.0001). Referrals to alternative therapists are low in contrast to other countries. Patients who practice CAM are most often women with higher education (P=0.008), employed or unemployed aged 30–44 (P=0.003). The results of our study show the main trends and principles, which for the most part coincide or approach the world data. Conclusions: The interest and application of CAM in GPs and patients in Bulgaria is high, there is an aging among GPs, Patients using CAM are up to 45 years, more educated, employed or unemployed. Doctors are interested in and apply CAM, in a large percentage. The results of our study are very close or coincide to the world data in main trends. Keywords: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM); alternative medicine; general medicine; patients; general practitioner (GP) Received: 02 June 2020; Accepted: 03 August 2020; Published: 30 September 2020. doi: 10.21037/lcm-20-15 Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) are a group of diverse treatment and prevention practices and products that are not considered to be included as part of conventional medicine (1). However, the list is constantly changing and alternative therapies that have been proven, with their efficacy and safety are being incorporated as new methods into conventional medicine (2). A study in England compared general practitioners (GPs) and hospital professionals and found that 12% of clinicians in hospital care practiced CAM, while GPs were 20% (3). In addition to GPs, another group of specialist doctors who often practice and use alternative methods in their practice are oncologists and medical specialists working with palliative patients. A number of studies around the world show that a higher percentage of doctors who are interested in and offer CAM are women (4-6). The age among GPs using CAM varies from country to country. In Qatar, the average age of doctors is 44 years (7), while in Italy is 50–53 years (4). In 2009, nearly 30% of doctors in European Union countries were over the age of 55 (8). Unlike European countries, in the United States doctors using CAM are under 36 years old (6), and in England under 40 (5). It turns out that students and young doctors have a more positive attitude towards this medicine than their older colleagues (9-12). Regarding the knowledge of CAM by GPs in different countries also varies. The use of CAM varies in different countries from 8–13% in Israel (13,14), as well as in Italy (4). In England (3,5,15) and Canada, 16% to 20% of all GPs practice CAM (16). In New Zealand they are 30% (17) and in Australia 38% (18). In the USA the supply of CAM varies from 23% to 46% (19-21). In the Netherlands 47% of GP doctors offer it (22), while Germany is the country with the highest use, 95% of GPs offer CAM (23). In Qatar, 83.8% had an accepting attitude to this medicine (7). In different countries, doctors who do not practice CAM refer to various alternative therapists (AT). In Qatar, 24.8% of all GPs referred to an AT (7), in England, referrals range from 31% (5) to 83% (15), in the USA from 48% (21), to 60% (6). In Canada 54% of GPs collaborate with such therapists, while in New Zealand they are 77% (16). In the Netherlands 90% of physicians work with therapists with medical education practicing acupuncture, homeopathy, and manual techniques (22). In Australia, 93% of GPs have referred their patients to an AT at least once (24). A number of studies conducted in many countries involving patients in primary health care have shown, different percentage of CAM use by patients. Data from the United States show that 50% to 62% of the adult population have used CAM in the previous 12 months (25). In European countries 20–50% of the European population use complementary medicine (26) in the Netherlands and Germany 40% (23,27). The percentage of patients using CAM in England is relatively higher and varies in the different studies from 47.3% to 85% (28,29). In other countries outside Europe, such as the United Arab Emirates, more than half of the population uses CAM (63%) (30), a value close to Australia, where up to 68.9% of the population use it (24). It is also widely used in eastern Turkey. Patients’ attitudes toward this type of medicine also vary from country to country. In Qatar, 97.5% of patients have an accepting attitude, 2.5% a non-accepting (7) in Singapore, 76% of patients have used some alternative method (31). India is also a country with a high use of CAM, 67.7% of the population (32). Patients who use CAM are more often women (19,30,33), in Australia they are at age 18 to 34 year (33), in England 30–60 years (1,19), while in Pakistan patients are often over 50 years old (2). The financial security of the seekers of CAM is also important. It is noted that most of them are well educated and financially secured (1,2,33). The majority of patients (40.4%), prefer alternative treatment to be performed by a doctor who is trained in CAM. Patients who want AT working in collaboration with their GP were 26.9%, while patients who preferred to receive CAM from therapists (acupuncturist, herbalist, etc.) were 18.9% (34), as in Denmark, more than half of patients prefer an alternative therapist or other doctor trained in CAM, according to them there is no need for a GP to be a specialist in CAM (35). The trust in the doctor-patient relationship is extremely important. Australia is one of the countries where the majority of patients (41.8%) prefer to share with their GP, while the remaining 27.8% share with a hospital specialist when using CAM (35), which indicates greater patient support in their general practitioner. In Denmark, 30% of patients report to GPs that they use CAM (35), while in Turkey 84% of patients do not tell GPs that they use CAM (36), data for the US are similar—less than 30% of patients share and discuss with their GPs, the use of alternative methods (37). In some parts of America, however, patient confidence reaches 53% (38). Patients in Pakistan often do not disclose to the GP about their use of CAM (39), as do patients from the United Arab Emirates (30). Half of the patients in England do not share that they use complementary methods (40), the same values are in Malaysia (2). For Bulgaria, this is the first study of its kind on the attitudes, knowledge and use of CAM by patients and doctors. We present the following article in accordance with the SURGE reporting checklist (available at http://dx.doi.org/10.21037/lcm-20-15). The aim of the present study is to analyze and evaluate the attitude and use of patients and GPs in Bulgaria, to alternative/complementary methods and where our data are, compared with the rest of the world. The object of the observation are 418 persons divided into two target groups: GPs of individual and group practices (n=171); patients from pre-hospital care (n=247). The methods we used are (I) sociological method: documentary method: official documents issued by National health insurance company, containing permission to conduct the survey among GPs in their region, as well as email addresses for correspondence of GPs; (II) survey method: direct individual survey with observance of the principle of anonymity. Two types of questionnaires were developed to examine attitudes towards alternative medicine in two target groups: GPs and patients. Statistical processing of the data was performed by descriptive analysis—to estimate frequency distributions for qualitative variables, with absolute frequencies and relative share ± standard error (Sp). As with nonparametric analysis χ2 test to evaluate hypotheses for the relationship between the studied variables with an accurate Fisher test. Significance level used P<0.05. The data were entered and statistically processed using the IBM SPSS Statistics V 19.0 software package. Ethical approval was obtained, from the ethics committee of the Trakia university and Medical faculty in city Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, as a mandatory part of the PhD procedure. The questionnaires were anonymous and all participants participated voluntarily. Two thirds of the doctors in our study were women (63.8%). This may be a result of the predominance of women among GPs. It is known that women are nearly half the workforce in the medical profession. The majority of doctors in our study (75.4%) are in the age group 45–65 years, 9.9% are aged between 30 and 44 years, and those over 65, also 9.9%. The smallest is the group of young doctors up to 29 years, they are 4.7%. From doctors who are over 65 years old, there are those who continue to work as GPs as substitute or hired doctors. This trend towards aging of GPs is valid for the whole European Union in 2009, one third of the doctors in the countries of the European Union were over 55 years old (41), our data are close to the data from Italy, where the average age is 50–53 years (4). Individual practices are predominant, 83% among Bulgarian GPs, in studies conducted in other countries there is a tendency for GPs in individual practices more often to practice CAM (15,16). In our study, no such statistical dependence was found, as the surveyed physicians work mainly in individual practices. More than half of the doctors (66.7%), have over 10 years of work experience in the general medicine, doctors with experience of 6–10 years in general practice are 19.3%, and the lowest percentage are doctors with experience up to 5 years they are 14%. More than half of the doctors (65.5%) participate in scientific forums and conferences, as 60.4% at least once a year, while the other 33.1% less often than once a year. The majority of GPs (72.5%), are interested in CAM, 71% of them attend scientific forums and there is a statistical relationship between interest in CAM and attendance at scientific forums (P=0.019). Women are more interested in CAM than men, statistically significant dependence (P=0.008). Our data coincide with those of other countries such as England, Italy, USA (4-6), where women GPs are the leading group interested in CAM. Regarding the application of CAM and gender, we do not find a statistical difference (P>0.05), as well as between their interest and age (P>0.05), while in other countries women are leading CAM practitioners (4,6). The attitude towards this medicine is mostly acceptable (68.4%), 13.5% are enthusiastic, 5.3% are unacceptable, and 12.9% of the doctors are indifferent to the topic of CAM. Our data coincide with those in Qatar, where the majority of GPs have an accepting attitude towards CAM (7). When GPs have an interest in CAM, their attitude is also better (P<0.0001), and the application is higher (P<0.0001). All 13.5% of doctors who are enthusiastic about CAM are interested in it, and 12.3% of them use it. Of the doctors who have an accepting attitude 57.3% of them are interested and 49.1% apply. From all GPs in the survey, in the past 1 year 62.5% of them have applied some CAM method. Our data according global data from different countries, indicate a high use of CAM, compared to countries such as England, Israel, Italy, Canada, New Zealand and Australia (4,15-17,24), where the practice varies from 13% to 38%, while in the United States and the Netherlands (19,22), nearly half of GPs offer this type of medicine. Our data is among the leading countries in the use of CAM by GPs, however, the country that is leader in offering alternative methods is Germany, with 95% of GPs (23). Our GPs who are interested in this medicine, have used it in the past 1 year P<0.0001. Doctors who report that they do not use CAM in general, 19.6% from them have used it in the last year. Only 18.1% of doctors referred to an alternative therapist. Compared to other countries, our referral rates are relatively low. We find lower percentages only in Qatar (7), our data are close to some parts of England (5) about referral to an alternative therapist. 76% of GPs have patients, who have asked them for advice about CAM, and 8.2% of these doctors have an alternative therapist with whom they work together. Our data coincide with data from Germany, where 75% of physicians are sought for advice on CAM (23). The highest demand rate is in Denmark 92% (35), and slightly lower in England and America (21,42). 90.1% of all GPs in the survey report that they have patients who are using CAM. Of all GPs surveyed, only 23.6% said that patients shared with them when they are using CAM, the majority of these doctors did not recommend CAM during consultations. Physicians who have trained patients in CAM report that their patients share more P<0.0001. When the doctor offers CAM to patients, its use by them increases (P=0.007). A large percentage of GPs (72.5%) believe that if they practice CAM, patients’ trust in them will increase, and yet 21.1% do not practice, and 17% do not want to be trained in CAM, and 8 (9%) of doctors not only do not practice, but also do not approve of working with an alternative therapist. Doctors believe that when they have interest (P<0.0001), and apply CAM, the trust in them increases (P<0.0001). The CAM interest by patients in Bulgaria is great (72.1%) of patients are interested in it. More than half of them (66.9%) have used some CAM in the past 1 year. The more patients are interested, the more they apply this medicine (P<0.0001). The predominant gender in our study were women 62.8%. In terms of gender, studies in most countries indicate that CAM users are predominantly women (30,33,40). In our study, women are also majority according interest and use, but there is no statistically significant difference to be able to say that women in Bulgaria use CAM more than men, as in other countries. Patients are divided into four age groups from 18 to 29 years (38.5%), followed by the age group 30–44 years, which were 32.4%, the group 45–64 years were 23.1%, the smallest is the group of people over 65 years of age (6.1%). There was a statistically significant relationship between the use of CAM and age (P=0.003), patients aged 30–44 years used CAM more, while age group 18–29 years less, our data match those from England where the most common users of alternative methods are from 30 to 60 years (19,26). Nearly half of the surveyed 49.8% have some permanent job, the unemployed patients are 10.9%, and patients who are in some training are 32%, retirees are 7.3%. Nearly two thirds of the respondents have primary or secondary education 62.3%, and the remaining 36.4% have completed higher education. Studies from other countries have found that patients who are wealthy and well-educated use more CAM (1,2,33,40). Our data do not reflect to the financial condition of patients, but in relation to employment there is a pattern, patients who are employed and the unemployed use more CAM, compared to students and retirees (P=0.003). This may be an indirect indicator that confirms the global trends that this type of medicine is used more by patients with more funds, as students and retirees in most cases are not well funded in Bulgaria. Our data support the worlds that people with higher education are interested (P=0.008) and have applied more CAM (P<0.0001). When patients were asked how they assessed their health, half thought they were healthy, 17% said they were completely healthy and 23.5% said they were slightly ill, 3.2% are seriously ill, and 1.2% are very ill. Health is often one of the leading reasons to use CAM, patients in other countries those with chronic diseases, seriously ill, cancer patients use CAM more (20,26,42). Our data confirm this trend, patients with more than one chronic disease are more interested in CAM, the more patients' diseases increase, and the severity of the disease, the more they tend to use this type of medicine (P=0.032). More than half of all patients (53.8%) have used at least one alternative method in the past 1 year. Our data coincide with those of the USA (25), and with the countries in Europe, where from 20% to 50% of the population is using CAM (23,26,27), in contrast to the countries with higher use, such as England (29), United Arab Emirates (30), India (32), Australia (24), Pakistan (39) and Singapore (31). No statistically significant relationship was found between marital status and use of, these methods (P>0.05) there is no data about these aspect in other countries, also. The attitude about CAM is acceptable 66.8%, those who are enthusiastic are 17%, and for 14.2% of patients this topic is indifferent and only 2% have an unacceptable attitude. All patients with an enthusiastic attitude are interested in this medicine and most of them apply it. This is 17% and 15% of the group of interested and applying patients, respectively. The majority who have acceptable attitude are interested in and apply alternative medicine. They make up 54.7% of all interested patients, and 36% of all CAM patients. Of those who were indifferent to this medicine, 14.3% had used it in the previous year. The patients who share with their GP, that they use CAM are 44.5%. Bulgarian patients more often share with their GP when using alternative methods compared to the results of some countries, such as Denmark (35), Turkey (36), Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (30,39), where the share percentage is 20–30%. Our data are close to those in Australia 41.8% (43), while half of the patients in the USA (38), England and Malaysia (2,40) share with their doctor when they use these methods. This high level of sharing shows that patients in Bulgaria have a relatively high level of trust in their general practitioners, they are interested in their opinion. Half of our patients who share with their doctor about complementary medicine are interested and apply it. Patients who are interested and use CAM, are patients that share it with their GP (P<0.0001). These people also have higher education (P=0.046). When patients were asked if the GP had offered them a CAM, the majority of them 71.7% answered negative and only 28.3% reported that the doctor had offered them this type of treatment. There are few patients (8.5%) who have been trained by their GP to use complementary method. Nearly half of the patients (45.7%), believe that those who offer complementary medicine should be a doctor trained in it, and 15.8% of patients think that it is right to be a GP, while in Pakistan (44) and Denmark (35) most patients prefer CAM providers who are not doctors. This means that patients in Bulgaria have more confidence in the medical community, and prefer alternative methods to be offered by qualified doctors. We do not find a statistically significant relationship between gender, age, education, health status to opinion who should provide the service CAM (P>0.05). The majority of patients (73.3%) want their GP to offer such an opportunity for prevention and treatment in their practice. Most of this patients have secondary/primary education (P=0.007), they mostly rely on the knowledge and skills of their GP to solve their health problem, as comprehensively as possible. Also they are interested in CAM (P<0.0001). Bulgarian patients like e patients from Texas, Germany and Denmark (23,34,35) want their GP to offer CAM in his practice. Patients are also willing to pay extra for this service if it is not covered by the NHIF (P<0.0001), and those who have been trained by their doctor in CAM prefer him to offer this service (P=0.026). It turns out that very few, only 7.7% of all patients were referred for treatment or consultation with an alternative therapist. When asked if they approve team work of their GP and alternative therapist to solve their health problem, 78% say they agree, 16.7% do not agree to be treated that way, and 5.3% prefer to go to an alternative therapist without their GP knowing about it. Patients who wish their GP to work with an alternative therapist in solving their health problem are people who have used CAM, their disease has responded well, and their health has improved (P<0.0001). These are patients who are fond of a healthier lifestyle and like alternative methods (P<0.0001), consider CAM to be relatively safe (P=0.002), and do not want to take medication (P=0.001). The fact that their doctor practices CAM also contributes to their approval of the co-operation of the GP and such a therapist (P<0.0001). According to 65.6% of patients, their confidence in their GP increases when he practices such medicine, this is the opinion of every one third of each age group (excluding patients over 65) (P<0.0001), and these are patients with secondary/primary education (P=0.002). The majority of patients who want their GP to practice complementary medicine say that their trust in him will increase (P<0.0001), and confidence increases when the GP trains his patients in CAM (P=0.002) and offers it in his practice (P<0.0001). The interest and application of CAM in GPs and patients in Bulgaria is high, as women GPs are the main interested in this type of medicine. There is an aging among GPs, young doctors are very few. Patients using CAM are up to 45 years, more educated, employed or unemployed. More seriously and often sick patients are interested and apply more CAM. GPs have patients who are using it and sought advice about it. Offering, practicing and training in CAM leads to increased trust in the GP-patient relationship, both according to doctors and patients. Patients who use alternative methods are more likely to share with their GP. Doctors are interested in and apply CAM, in a large percentage, which is comparable to the results of other countries around the world, where the supply of CAM is large. The results of our study are very close or coincide to the world data in main trends. Funding: This report is part of PhD thesis conducted for the period Apr 2014 to Apr 2017 and supported by PhD schedule. Provenance and Peer Review: This article was commissioned by the editorial office, Longhua Chinese Medicine for the series “Narrative & Evidence-based Medicine for Traditional Medicine: from basic research to clinical practice and trail”. The article has undergone external peer review. Reporting Checklist: The authors have completed the SURGE reporting checklist. Available at http://dx.doi.org/10.21037/lcm-20-15 Data Sharing Statement: Available at http://dx.doi.org/10.21037/lcm-20-15 Conflicts of Interest: All authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at http://dx.doi.org/10.21037/lcm-20-15. The series “Narrative & Evidence-based Medicine for Traditional Medicine: from basic research to clinical practice and trail” was commissioned by the editorial office without any funding or sponsorship. LDT served as the unpaid Guest Editor of the series. The authors have no other conflicts of interest to declare. Ethical Statement: The authors are accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved. The study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki (as revised in 2013). 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__label__cc	0.639543	0.360457	Somewhere at my parent’s house is a map. A map I had made over the course of a summer during my early teenage years; a map that started out as a single sheet of graph paper and would eventually grow into a size that rivaled my double-sized bedspread. It was color coordinated and had marks for rivers, oceans, mountains, plains, forests, forts, and castles. No this wasn’t a Dungeons and Dragons map but a map I had meticulously made from a game I was playing on my Commodore 64 computer called Ultima. I had wanted to explore every single square of this game and the map the was the only way to see the places where I haven’t been. The computer is long gone as is the game - but the map remains. This was the only record of my travels; a physical construct taken from the 1s and 0s that were lifted off the thin magnetic wafer and pulled into the inner workings of CPU, memory, input, and output. As technology progressed the number of landscapes to explore grew in both quantity and quality as well as the number of landscapes that would fade away on recycled and discarded hard drives; perhaps never to be seen again. A similar fate awaits the trillions of photos and videos that live in that same medium. All these images have a tenuous life and even more so for the virtual ones as their very existence depends on the ability of the technology to create them. Today these landscapes can be rendered in a 3d environment that can change dynamically based on the weather, seasons, the time of day and other miscellaneous events; some predestined, some by the traveler, and some by chance. The motion one can travel in these environments is also more fluid allowing one to not only walk around and over objects but to also to look around at any perspective – no angle is without visual acuity. Going further most of these landscapes are set in what is called an “open world”, meaning there is usually no restrictions on the traveler beyond those that would normally be a physical space. I wanted to not only explore this world but I also wanted to document these explorations as if I was there as a photographer. But just photographing this world wasn’t enough as one is still limited by the temporal and virtual aspects of the medium itself. I wanted something that would outlast the landscape, something physical from this virtual world. These are a selection of numerous photos based on my journeys in the popular Fallout series of video games taken by an old Polaroid SX-70 camera which produces instant physical prints.	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line571
__label__wiki	0.892725	0.892725	m2m Embarks on $44.5m Partnership with USAID mothers2mothers (m2m) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have today announced details of a five-year, $44.5M partnership — Reducing Infections through Support and Education (RISE II) – designed to contribute to the UNAIDS Global Goals of ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030, while improving community health and wellbeing across Southern and Eastern Africa. Through this funding mechanism, USAID missions can engage m2m to deploy our proven peer mentor model to tackle HIV’s causes and effects and a wide range of related health issues, especially the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) and including non-communicable diseases like diabetes and hypertension, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). RISE II builds upon the success of RISE I, which delivered an essential package of services to areas including Linakeng, Lesotho (above) RISE II builds upon an innovative regional partnership that USAID first launched with m2m in 2012, called RISE I. From 2012 to 2017, m2m delivered an essential package of services in Kenya, Lesotho, and Swaziland through RISE I that helped ensure that hundreds of thousands of women and their families got the health advice and medication they needed, were linked to the right clinical services, and were supported on their treatment journey—both at health facilities and door-to-door in their communities. Through RISE I funding, m2m also supported the Kenyan government to adopt m2m’s peer mentor approach as national policy. The result? RISE I contributed to the virtual elimination of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV among m2m’s enrolled clients in 2016, achieving an MTCT rate of 0.6% in Kenya (compared to 8.3% nationally), 1.6% in Lesotho (11% nationally), and 1.3% in Swaziland (3.3% nationally).* Jennifer Erie, Regional Health Officer at USAID Southern Africa, expects RISE II to have an even broader scope: “We are delighted that implementation continues to support the national government programs in countries such as Lesotho and Swaziland. We are also excited that we have Mozambique buying in this year for the first time. We look forward to additional countries buying into this award as time goes on so that we can contribute even more to the UNAIDS Fast Track 90-90-90 goals by 2020 and 95-95-95 by 2030.” In addition to directly employing peer mentors to serve as frontline healthcare workers in understaffed health centres and communities, m2m will have opportunities through RISE II to partner with additional governments and NGOs to integrate our peer mentor approach into national and provincial health systems. m2m will also provide technical assistance on policies, operational research, and management science to governments, NGOs, and other public health actors. The longstanding partnership between USAID and m2m has helped Mentor Mothers (pictured here in Swaziland) to deliver sustainable health solutions. “m2m greatly values our longstanding partnership with USAID. Through USAID’s ongoing support, m2m has become a trusted regional partner delivering sustainable health solutions with programmes for almost all stages of life, spanning pregnancy, birth, childhood, and adolescence,” Frank Beadle de Palomo, m2m’s President and CEO, said of m2m’s partnership with USAID that has spanned more than a decade. “In 2016 alone, m2m and our partners reached almost two million individuals across seven African nations and helped to prevent HIV infections in over 700,000 infants. We are excited for this opportunity to make our services accessible to even more women and families in Southern and Eastern Africa, and to broaden the scope of our work to match evolving public health needs,” Frank added. Through RISE II, m2m is looking forward to improving the health and wellbeing of hundreds of thousands more women and families across Southern and Eastern Africa, and we are grateful to USAID for making this possible. *Data from m2m’s 2016 Annual Evaluation. These outcomes do not include only RISE-funded sites, but they are representative of the results at all m2m sites in the respective countries.	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line576
__label__wiki	0.61576	0.61576	The Docket Women’s Breakfast Forum In-House Breakfast Home / Fulltext Opinion / – CONTARTESE v. MOUNT WASHINGTON BANK, et al. – CONTARTESE v. MOUNT WASHINGTON BANK, et al. By: admin in Fulltext Opinion, Massachusetts Superior Court December 18, 2006 CONTARTESE v. MOUNT WASHINGTON BANK, et al. Massachusetts Superior Court SUFFOLK, ss. SUCV 2003-6080 ADRIANA CONTARTESE MOUNT WASHINGTON BANK & others[1] FINDINGS OF FACT, RU:INGS OF LAW, AND ORDER ON PLAINTIFF’S JURY WAIVED TRIAL The plaintiff, Adriana Contartese (“Contartese”), brought this action for de novo review of a decision of the Zoning Board of Appeal of the City of Boston (“Zoning Board”), to allow defendant Mount Washington Bank (“Mount Washington”) to add a drive-up teller window to the bank building located on its premises at 430 West Broadway in South Boston (“the Bank”). Pursuant to Section 11 of the Boston Zoning Enabling Act, St. 1956, c. 665, as amended, Contartese challenges the validity of the Zoning Board’s decision to grant the variance permitting Mount Washington to construct the drive-up teller window. Contartese contends that the Zoning Board’s action was unauthorized by the Enabling Act and the Boston Zoning Code. Under the provisions of the Saint Vincent’s Neighborhood District, an overlay district in South Boston, the Bank is located in a Neighborhood Shopping District, in which drive-up teller windows are a forbidden use. Contartese owns a home at 356 Athens Street in South Boston, located directly across the street from the rear side of the Bank. As an abutter, Contartese is a “person aggrieved” under St. 1956, c. 665, § 11, and has presumptive standing to challenge the Zoning Board’s decision. This matter is before the court for a jury waived trial. After a jury-waived trial, and having considered all of the evidence, this court makes the following findings of fact and rulings of law. FINDINGS OF FACT Contartese owns and resides in the property at 356 Athens Street in South Boston. She purchased the property in 1998. Athens Street is a narrow, one way street, with travel permitted from west to east. Contartese also uses 356 Athens Street as her mailing address in her practice as an attorney.[2] The building is a three story residential structure and consists of three rowhouses, at 350, 354, and 356 Athens Street. The neighborhood is a densely populated, urban area. The building at 350-356 Athens Street is located close to the edge of the property line. Consequently, its first floor doors and windows are very near the street. The property at 356 Athens Street is in the 3F-2000, multi-family residential zone of the Saint Vincent’s Neighborhood District, an overlay district in South Boston. Mount Washington has owned and operated a bank on its premises at 430 West Broadway for over 80 years. The Bank is located in a Neighborhood Shopping District of the Saint Vincent’s Neighborhood District. Egress to and from the Bank now takes place from two driveways on West Broadway. The rear section of the Bank’s parking lot, which borders on Athens Street, is used for employee parking. The parking lot has two existing entrances with curb cuts that open onto Athens Street. The portion of Mount Washington’s property bordering Athens Street is surrounded by a chain link fence, which includes gates at each of the entrances onto Athens Street. These gates have generally been kept closed since 1998, with occasional use for employee egress through one of the two gates. A dumpster had been located along the back fence, blocking access to the other gate, for several years, but has since been moved. The front of Contartese’s property overlooks the back of Mount Washington’s parking lot. Other commercial enterprises along West Broadway, including a busy municipal parking lot, are also clearly visible from the front of Contartese’s property. West Broadway is a major thoroughfare in South Boston. The lower part of West Broadway, where Mount Washington’s property is located, is a busy shopping street, filled with both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Several MBTA bus routes traverse West Broadway. An MBTA bus stop is located on West Broadway steps from the Bank, as is a 4-stop taxi stand. Traffic congestion, double parking, and inability to find a parking space are neighborhood concerns along this section of West Broadway. Vehicles seeking to avoid the congestion along West Broadway sometimes travel along Athens Street. A 2004 study by McMahon Associates, Inc. (Exhibit 38) found that approximately 35 cars per hour traverse Athens Street on an average weekday morning. This court credits McMahon’s study. Based on the transcript of the hearing before the Zoning Board, and testimony at trial, this court finds that Mount Washington provides a valuable community service to the Lower West Broadway neighborhood, and that the Bank is considered a good neighbor and a stabilizing asset in the neighborhood, as well as providing jobs which benefit the local economy. This court also finds, based on testimony from Edward Merritt (“Merrit”), Mount Washington’s president, and the transcript of testimony at the hearing before the Zoning Board, that Mount Washington’s customers have expressed an increasing need for more accessible and easier-to-use banking services. Customers are closing their accounts with Mount Washington because of traffic congestion, lack of parking, receiving parking tickets, and the longer walks required by parking where space is more available. Merritt stated that Mount Washington is losing approximately five to ten customers monthly because customers become frustrated with the time required to navigate the congestion on West Broadway and to find a place to park in order to conduct basic banking transactions. A number of local politicians, including three City Council members and representatives of the mayor’s office, approached Mount Washington and suggested that adding a drive-up teller window would help to reduce traffic congestion and double parking concerns on West Broadway in front of the bank. On December 18, 2002, Mount Washington submitted an application to the City of Boston Inspectional Services Division for a permit to add a drive-up teller window to the east side of its existing building. Mount Washington’s application included plans showing that cars would enter the drive-up teller line from West Broadway, and exit by turning right onto Athens Street. The proposed drive-up teller line was to be located on one of three parcels of Mount Washington’s property at 428-430 West Broadway. Mount Washington acquired each of its three lots at separate times, through separate deeds, and has maintained separate uses on each lot. The Bank is located on parcel 060189900, facing West Broadway. Contartese’s house faces the rear of Mount Washington’s property at 428-430 West Broadway, parcel number 0601882000, which is currently used as an employee parking lot. Parcel 0601898002 is an odd-shaped, long and narrow lot with a large jog at the rear where it abuts Athens Street. The parcel now serves as an occasional driveway. The proposed exit, on this parcel, was to be positioned to the east of Mount Washington’s existing curb cuts on Athens Street, and to the east of Contartese’s house. Traffic exiting the teller line would exit facing an empty lot which is located to the east of Pulaski Avenue, a pedestrian way directly adjacent to Contartese’s house, turn right on Athens Street, a one-way street, traveling east away from Contartese’s house, and never pass in front of her house. A condition of the permit is that the proposed teller window would only be open during regular banking hours. The proposed project included the installation of speed bumps on the driveway exiting the drive-up window, a gate to be closed when the Bank is not open, and the addition of another one-way traffic sign at the entrance onto Athens Street. The Inspectional Services Division denied Mount Washington’s request for a permit, citing Article 57-11 of the Zoning Code. Article 51-11 requires a variance for the proposed use, because a “drive-in bank” is not permitted in a Neighborhood Shopping District. The Lower End Political Action Committee (“L.E.P.A.C”), a South Boston neighborhood association, held a series of meetings concerning the drive-up window. Brian R. Mahoney, L.E.P.A.C.’s president, stated that he posted flyers providing notification of the meetings at all of the addresses on Athens Street, including all three of the addresses in Contartese’s row house, although two of them were undergoing renovation and not then occupied. L.E.P.A.C determined that its members’ main concern was that Athens Street remain a one-way street. After meetings in March and April 2003, each of which was attended by approximately 25 people, the neighborhood association voted to support Mount Washington’s proposal. Mount Washington then mailed notice of the public hearing before the Zoning Board to all parties “deemed affected.” On July 1, 2003, Mount Washington also published notice of the public hearing regarding its application for a variance in the Boston Herald. As the Zoning Board’s transcript indicates, Contartese participated in the hearing before the Zoning Board on July 22, 2003. A number of local political leaders, including state representative Jack Hart, City Council members Stephen Murphy and James Kelley, and representatives from Mayor Menino’s office, all spoke in favor of permitting the drive-up window. Several South Boston residents spoke in favor of the drive-up window. Contartese and former plaintiff Reilly testified that they opposed the drive-up window due to their concerns about its impact on Athens Street. Reilly stated that his concern was that traffic would travel the wrong way on Athens Street. The president of the South Boston Action Council expressed concerns that the proposed teller window would increase traffic on West Broadway, as customers waited to enter the teller line near the bus stop, and therefore impact students exiting a nearby Head Start program. On July 22, 2003, the Zoning Board unanimously approved Mount Washington’s request for a variance. On December 17, 2003, the Zoning Board filed the notice of its decision to grant the variance for 428-430 West Broadway, Ward 6, with the City of Boston Commissioner of Inspectional Services. Pursuant to St. 1956, c. 665, § 11, Contartese and two other plaintiffs, Tamarah Belcyzk and John Reilly, owners of the other two rowhouses which share Contartese’s building, appealed the Zoning Board’s action to the Superior Court. On January 20, 2004, the court (Sanders, J.) granted the plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction to prevent Mount Washington from constructing the drive-up window, in reliance on the variance, pending the outcome of this action. On February 6, 2004, the court (Sanders, J.) also denied the defendants’ motion to dismiss pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6), finding that the plaintiffs had alleged sufficient facts relative to their standing. On December 22, 2005, the court (Botsford, J.) denied the defendants’ motion for summary judgment. Plaintiff Reilly filed a stipulation of dismissal on October 8, 2004. Plaintiff Belcyzk filed a stipulation of dismissal on August 24, 2006, leaving Contartese as the only plaintiff. This court heard the non-jury trial over ten days, from August 28, 2006 through September 9, 2006. This court also viewed the site, with Contartese and her counsel, as well as Mount Washington’s counsel, on August 28, 2006. In its decision granting the variance, the Zoning Board determined that Mount Washington had met all of the conditions necessary for a variance, pursuant to Article 7, § 7-3 of the Zoning Code. The Zoning Board’s decision contains findings of specific factors that it stated supported each of its three determinations under Section 7-3. In support of its conclusions under Section 7-3(a), the Zoning Board determined that Mount Washington’s lot has a unique shape, long and narrow, with “a small jog at the rear,” surrounded by smaller lots. The Zoning Board determined that “despite the existence of some residential units, the area is primarily businesses and a strict enforcement would deny the appellant any reasonable use of the land.” Pursuant to Section 7-3(b), the Zoning Board found that due to the “[p]ractical difficulty and demonstrable and substantial hardship fully described in the findings, the granting of a variance is necessary for the reasonable use of the land or structure and the variance as granted by the Board is the minimum variance that will accomplish this purpose.” The Zoning Board described specific factors to support its determination, finding that “Mount Washington operates a bank at the location and has served the community of South Boston for numerous years and desires to further serve existing clientele by installation of drive-thru window. Mount Washington has an excellent reputation for ‘energizing and invigorating’ an area. Impact of drive-thru minimal, as its hours of operation coincide with banking hours and is far less impactful than other competing and allowable business uses in the district. Mount Washington has spent a large amount of time working with the community in addressing its inquiries and its concerns. Desires to serve banking needs and desires of community and to expand level of service to existing customers. Relief necessary for reasonable use of land and structure. Drive-thru teller window minimum variance that will accomplish this purpose.” The Zoning Board also found that granting Mount Washington a variance would comply with Section 7-3(c) of the Boston Zoning Code, that the “variance will be in harmony with general purpose and intent of code and will not be injurious to neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to public welfare.” The Zoning Board stated that “the variance sought will accomplish the desired goals of promoting the health, safety, convenience, morals and welfare for the inhabitants of the City.” It found that “approval of the variance will likely provide for new economies, job opportunities, and will likely increase the overall appearance of the area.” It also found that the variance would have “no injurious or detrimental impact” on the neighborhood and would “likely refresh and revitalize the neighborhood and provide a much needed service to the public.” The Zoning Board asserted that it had considered the number of people working or residing on the land, the character and use of adjoining lots as well as those in the neighborhood, and traffic conditions in the neighborhood. Having considered the testimony at trial, the view of the site, the zoning maps and regulations, and copies of the proposed plans for the drive-up window, this court finds that the lot on which Mount Washington proposes to construct the driveway for its drive-up teller, one of three contiguous parcels it owns in this area, is a unique shape, a small, narrow strip, 111 feet long, 10 feet wide where it abuts West Broadway, and 30 feet wide at its egress onto Athens Street. The lot extends along the length of the eastern side of the Bank building. There is no building or structure currently on this lot, and it is not suitable for construction of a building. For most of its length, the lot is too narrow to allow a vehicle to turn around, or for two vehicles to pass each other. Therefore, the lot is not suitable as a parking lot. In addition, installation of an ATM kiosk on this lot would be physically and practically infeasible. This court finds that Mount Washington is suffering substantial hardship without the drive-up teller, because it is losing customers and goodwill in the community due to inadequate parking and traffic congestion. This court finds that Contartese’s proposed alternative, installation of an ATM kiosk, besides its practical infeasibility, would not alleviate any of the parking or congestion issues, since, under the Saint Vincent Neighborhood District definition of a drive-in bank, in order to permit installation of an ATM as of right, customers would be required to park their cars and exit their vehicles prior to using the ATM machine. Installation of an ATM kiosk at the rear of the bank, on the separate lot owned by Mount Washington which is currently serving as employee parking, would not be economically feasible, since it would require customers to drive down the narrow strip to the east of the Bank, turn left and park in an isolated area not visible from the street, exit their cars, and then enter the ATM kiosk. In a densely populated urban environment, where customers anticipate using an ATM machine close to the street and facing the street, to deter crime, customers are unlikely to avail themselves of an ATM kiosk at the rear of the Bank building. The record before this court includes traffic and noise studies conducted by McMahon Associates, Inc., Engineers and Planners in Boston (“McMahon”). After considering the studies, the testimony, and the site, this court finds that McMahon’s traffic and noise studies are credible and reliable. Gary R. McNaughton (“McNaughton”), a professional licensed engineer and Vice President and General Manager of McMahon, submitted a report based on a traffic study he performed on March 19, 2004, at Mount Washington’s request, to assess any impact of the drive-through teller. The study was based on existing traffic conditions, the mechanics of drive-through teller operations, actual trip generation data, and a potential noise assessment analysis. McNaughton performed an empirical study using an Automatic Traffic Recorder (“ATR”) and also relied on the Institute of Transportation Engineers (“ITE”) research publication, Trip Generation, 7th Edition. McNaughton concluded that traffic at the drive-up teller window would have a negligible impact on the adjoining parcels. Based on McMahon’s study, this court finds that approximately 32 vehicles per hour currently travel along Athens Street during the weekday morning peak period from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., and 35 vehicles per hour travel along Athens Street during the weekday afternoon peak period. At another Mount Washington branch, the average transaction time per drive-through transaction is 2 minutes, 45 seconds, and on an average day approximately 16% of transactions are processed through the drive-up window. Based on transaction length, the proposed drive-up window would have a capacity of 22 vehicles per hour. ITE guidelines recommend an estimate of 30% of a bank’s transactions for a drive-up teller window, much higher than Mount Washington’s observed percentage at another branch. Using the more conservative 30% drive-up transaction rate, the proposed drive-up teller at 430 West Broadway would result in approximately 9 vehicles per hour exiting onto Athens Street during the weekday morning two-hour peak travel period, and 15 vehicles per hour during the weekday afternoon two-hour peak travel period. Relying on ITE guidelines, McMahon determined, and this court finds credible, that these increases are considered a negligible variation in existing conditions. McMahon conducted a noise study in the vicinity of Contartese’s house on March 19, 2004. In its noise assessment, McMahon relied on Federal Transit Administration Guidelines for determining any potential noise impact. After evaluating the existing noise levels in decibels, and considering the possible noise associated with the drive-up teller, McMahon’s study, and trial testimony by one of its traffic engineers, indicated that the anticipated noise from the drive-up window, if any, would be overshadowed by the existing ambient noise associated with the MBTA, including the MBTA bus stop 190 feet from Contartese’s house, and that there would be no increase in overall ambient noise associated with the drive-up teller. McMahon determined, and this court finds credible, that sources of noise on Athens Street include vehicle traffic on West Broadway, Dorchester, and Athens Streets. Among the most common vehicles are passenger cars, trucks, and MBTA buses, with MBTA buses along Route #9 being the loudest. While idling at bus stops, the buses’ cooling fans and engine casings are the dominant source of noise. While traveling on West Broadway and accelerating away from the curb at bus stops, their diesel exhaust and tire/roadway interactions are the dominant source of noise. McMahon determined, and this court finds credible, that the average noise from the MBTA bus stop 190 feet away from Contartese’s house is 46 dBA. This measure of 46 dBA only represents noise associated with buses, and does not include other traffic on West Broadway. McMahon found, and this court finds credible, that the equivalent noise 25 feet away from Contartese’s house, from vehicles exiting the proposed teller window onto Athens Street, would be 47 dBA. McMahon determined, and this court finds credible, that, combined with the existing noise from MBTA buses, the drive-up teller window would result in a noise level of 50 dBA at Contartese’s property, which is below the threshold level of impact as defined by the Federal Transit Administration for urban residential neighborhoods. If noise from other vehicular traffic on West Broadway and Athens Streets were included, buses would continue to be the loudest source of noise for residents on Athens Street after construction of the drive-up teller window. The minimal noise related to vehicles exiting the drive-up window would not result in an increase in overall ambient noise. Given the current number of vehicles on Athens Street, its proximity to the MBTA bus stop, the existing traffic patterns, the limited hours of usage of the drive-up teller window, and established federal guidelines and threshold acceptance levels, this court finds that the addition of the drive-up window would have no appreciable impact on existing traffic on Athens Street. In support of her contention that her property will decrease in value, Contartese relied on testimony and two single-page reports from one real estate appraiser, George Papulis (“Papulis”). Papulis is a licensed, certified Massachusetts real estate appraiser, with 15 years of experience in residential real estate appraisal. Papulis noted that his evaluation was based on “common knowledge and conventional wisdom.” His report stated that “by design” the proposed teller window would generate increased traffic in Contrartese’s “immediate area.” It also noted that “[c]onventional wisdom dictates” that commercial enterprises “thrive on above average, moderate traffic flows, (foot and/or vehicular), whereas residential areas tend to prosper with limited, little traffic. As such, what is good for one zone is detrimental to the other.” The report continues, “[f]rom a residential perspective, it appears as though a heavy traffic flow adds an element of danger, while a lesser traffic flow enhances an area’s privacy.” Papulis testified at trial that he had no commercial appraisal license and no experience with commercial appraisals. He also stated that he did not review any documents prior to producing his report, and that he did not enter Contartese’s premises during his initial half-hour visit to the site, on which his first report is based, although he did do so prior to preparing his second report, in February 2006. Papulis said that he did not conduct any traffic, noise, or pollution studies, and did not review any other person’s traffic, noise, or pollution studies in making his report. He made no comparable sales evaluations, did not view any appraiser’s reports, and did not know the market value of Contartese’s house when he produced his first report. Papulis stated that the only information he considered in producing both of his reports was his observation of the site, as well as his training, education and experience. When further questioned by Mount Washington’s counsel, Papulis stated that he did not have any information about Mount Washington’s business hours, and that he did not know where on the bank’s property the proposed driveway would be located, just that it would be “someplace at the back of the bank.” Papulis testified that properties west of Mount Washington’s bank building would not be affected by traffic egressing to the east, and that only properties across the street from the bank would be affected in marketability or value by the proposed drive-up teller, regardless of where the cars entered Athens Street. Papulis also gave his opinion that potential buyers would not care whether Mount Washington operated a drive up window or an ATM, and would not be interested in the hours that the drive-up window was open. He testified that he thought potential buyers would have a “perception” that either an ATM or a drive-up window would create problems, and that this would have a negative effect on Contartese’s property value. Papulis stated that 356 Athens Street presently has a “minimal” element of “external obsolescence,” but that a potential buyer’s concern about the view of Mount Washington’s bank from the front of the property would not be a significant obstacle in selling it. “External obsolescence” is a term used by real estate appraisers to indicate a negative influence outside the property which impacts a property’s market value, here the commercial influence, including mainly commercial views from the property, surrounding a residential area. In February, 2006, Papulis determined that the value of Contartese’s property was $411,000 without the teller window and that it would be 10% less, or $370,000, if the window were constructed. His second report, however, did not contain any of the data customarily used in an appraisal, such as comparable sales of property within close proximity to Contartese’s. This court finds that Papulis is experienced in residential, but not commercial, real estate appraisal. This court finds that Papulis did not consider any of the standard information generally used in an appraisal in producing his opinion of the potential impact of the teller window on Contartese’s property. This court finds that Papulis’ reports, as well as his testimony at trial, are not supported by evidence, and that they represent personal opinion and speculation about what potential buyers might think. Stephen G. Elliot (“Elliot”), a partner in Gottschalk & Associates, Inc. of Framingham, one of the defendants’ experts, testified that he has 30 years of experience in commercial and residential real estate appraisal, and has performed over 18,000 commercial, residential and industrial appraisals. He is a licensed, certified Massachusetts real estate appraiser, was Director of the Society of Real Estate Appraisers for three years, has held a number of offices on the Massachusetts Board of Real Estate Appraisers, including the office of president in 2004, and is an Appraisal Foundation Certified instructor. The defendants’ other real estate expert, Richard Lipof (“Lipof”), is president and founder of Lipof Real Estate Services, Inc. of Newton. He testified that has been a real estate appraiser since 1988, and appraised over $700 million in commercial and residential real estate during just his first three years as an appraiser. He is a member of the Appraisal Institute, the Greater Boston Real Estate Board, and the Massachusetts Board of Real Estate Appraisers. Elliot determined, and this court finds credible, that based on existing factors, including the fact that Athens Street is a one-way street, and that any additional traffic generated would exit to the east of Contartese’s property, the commercial nature of the area, and the limited hours of operation of the proposed teller window, none of the properties at 350-356 Athens would suffer any diminution in value because of the installation of the drive-up teller. No additional traffic would pass Contartese’s property as a result of the drive-up teller because cars would exit onto Athens Street traveling away from her property. Lipoff also determined that based on a number of factors, including the commercial nature of the area, the view of retail and office properties and a parking lot from 356 Athens Street, the limited hours of operation of the proposed teller window, the existing traffic and commercial activity, and the lack of any appreciable negative impact on traffic from the proposed teller, the drive-up window would have no negative impact on abutting structures. Lipoff stated that Contartese’s property had reached the maximum “external obsolescence” due to the commercial nature of the surrounding area. Both of the defendants’ experts reviewed McMahon’s traffic study subsequent to making their appraisals, and stated that McMahon’s study confirmed their professional opinions that the market value of Contartese’s premises would be unaffected by the teller window. After considering the reports and testimony from the two real estate appraisers hired by the defendants, as well as Papulis’ reports and testimony, this court finds that the proposed drive-up window would have no impact on the value of Contartese’s property at 356 Athens Street. It is undisputed that Mount Washington’s proposed use requires a variance. According to Tables A and B of the Saint Vincent Neighborhood District use regulations, a “drive-in bank” is explicitly forbidden in both the multi-family residential and neighborhood shopping districts. As the defendants correctly indicate, parking lots, parking garages, post offices, and automatic teller machines (“ATMs”) are uses allowed by right in the neighborhood shopping zone, but prohibited in the residential zone. Table B of the Saint Vincent Neighborhood District use regulations also indicates that a bank, a day care center, an art gallery, a plumbing shop, a tailor or shoe repair, a local retail store, and a take-out or eat-in restaurant are uses allowed as of right in a neighborhood shopping district. Additionally, drive-in restaurants are allowed with conditional approval. At trial, Contartese contended that Mount Washington is operating under a non-conforming use at the present time. This assertion is not supported by evidence in the record. Based on testimony from the City of Boston Inspectional Services Division, this court finds that Mount Washington could, as of right, permit customers to use its existing driveways and curb cuts to exit onto Athens Street after conducting their business within the bank. Since the curb cuts and the current use as a bank and an associated parking lot are permitted as of right, Contartese’s argument that Mount Washington has not been actively using the curb cuts, and has therefore lost the benefit of any “grandfathering” of a non-conforming use, does not bear on whether Mount Washington’s use conforms to the zoning code. Additionally, based upon Merrit’s testimony, this court finds that Mount Washington employees have sporadically exited the parking lot onto Athens Street through one of the two existing curb cuts since 1998. This court further finds that a drive-through teller tied to Mount Washington’s hours of operation would have a smaller impact on the surrounding area than would the installation of a 24-hour ATM or a take-out restaurant, uses permitted as of right in the neighborhood shopping district. Installation of a 24-hour ATM or a take-out restaurant would create vehicular and pedestrian traffic during evening, night, and weekend hours, times when Mount Washington’s customers currently do not use the bank’s facilities, and when residents of the neighborhood are more likely to be at home. RULINGS OF LAW The Boston Zoning Enabling Act, St. 1956, c. 665, § 11, authorizes any “person aggrieved” by an action of the Zoning Board to challenge it by an action in the Superior Court. The definition of a “person aggrieved” is identical to that under G.L. c. 40A, § 17. Decisions concerning standing under G.L. c. 40A, § 17 apply to questions of standing under the Boston Enabling Act. Circle Lounge & Grille, Inc. v. Board of Appeals of Boston, 324 Mass. 427, 432-433 (1949); McGee v. Board of Appeal of Boston, 62 Mass. App. Ct. 930, 930 (2004); Rinaldi v. Board of Appeal of Boston, 50 Mass. App. Ct. 657, 659 (2001); Sherill House, Inc. v. Board of Appeal of Boston, 19 Mass. App. Ct. 274, 275 (1985).[3] Contartese’s Standing To prevail in her challenge of the Zoning Board’s decision to grant a variance for the drive-up teller, Contartese must first establish that she is a “person aggrieved.” Green v. Board of App. of Provincetown, 404 Mass. 571, 572 (1989). Only a “person aggrieved” may challenge a decision of a zoning board of appeals. See Watros v. Greater Lynn Mental Health and Retardation Assoc., 421 Mass. 106, 107 (1995); McGee, 62 Mass. App. Ct. at 931. A plaintiff is a “person aggrieved” if she suffers a “definite violation of a private right, a private property interest, or a private legal interest.” Harvard Square Defense Fund, Inc. v. Planning Bd. of Cambridge, 27 Mass. App. Ct. 491, 493, rev. denied, 405 Mass. 1204 (1989) . See Marashlian, 421 Mass. 719, 721 (1996) ; Circle Lounge & Grille, Inc. v. Bd. of App. of Boston, 324 Mass. 427, 430 (1949) ; Riley v. Janco Cent., Inc., 38 Mass. App. Ct. 984, 985 (1995) (requiring a “plausible claim of particularized injury”). Abutters, as “parties in interest,” are entitled to a rebuttable presumption that they are persons aggrieved. Watros, 421 Mass. at 111; Marrota v. Board of Appeals of Revere 336 Mass. 199, 204 (1957). To show an infringement of his or her legal rights, a plaintiff must demonstrate a particularized injury flowing from the zoning board’s action that is special and different from the injury to the community at large. Bell v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals of Gloucester, 429 Mass. 551, 554 (1999); Butler v. City of Waltham, 63 Mass. App. Ct. 435, 441 (2005); Nickerson v. Zoning Bd. Of Appeals of Raynham, 53 Mass. App. Ct. 680, 682 (2002). The infringement must be more than speculative. Marashlian, 421 Mass. at 721-723. Because Contartese is an abutter, she has presumptive standing to appeal the Zoning Board’s decision to grant Mount Washington a variance. See G.L. c. 40A, § 11 (defining abutter as a “party in interest”); Denneny v. Zoning Bd. of App. of Seekonk, 59 Mass. App. Ct. 208, 212 (2003). “Person aggrieved” is not to be read narrowly. Marrota, 336 Mass. at 204. Nonetheless, the presumption of standing ends if the defendant offers evidence to rebut the plaintiff’s standing. Bedford v. Trustees of Boston Univ., 25 Mass. App. Ct. 372, 376 (1988). If, as here, the defendants challenge the plaintiff’s standing, the question of standing is decided on “all the evidence, with no benefit to the plaintiff from the presumption.” Barvenik v. Aldermen of Newton, 33 Mass. App. Ct. 129, 131 (1992). In reviewing Contartese’s standing based on all the evidence, this court is not required to determine whether her allegations are meritorious, but rather whether she has put forth credible evidence to substantiate her allegations. Marashlian, 421 Mass. at 721 ; Denneny, 59 Mass. App. Ct. at 211-212 ; Bedford, 25 Mass. App. Ct. at 377-378. Credible evidence has both a qualitative and quantitative component. Butler, 63 Mass. App. Ct. at 441. Quantitatively, the plaintiff must provide specific factual support for each claim of particularized injury. Marashlian, 421 Mass. at 724 ; Butler, 63 Mass. App. Ct. at 441. Qualitatively, the evidence must be of a type on which a reasonable person could rely to conclude that the claimed injury likely will flow from the Zoning Board’s action. Any harm must be definite and material. Cohen v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals of Plymouth, 35 Mass. App. Ct. 619, 622, rev. denied, 417 Mass. 1102 (1994). Conjecture, personal opinion, speculation, and hypothesis are not sufficient. Butler, 63 Mass. App. Ct. at 441; Monks v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals of Plymouth, 37 Mass. App. Ct. 685, 688 (1994) ; Cohen, 35 Mass. App. Ct. at 622. Since the question of whether a plaintiff has made the requisite showing is a question of fact; a judge’s finding that a person is not aggrieved will not be set aside unless it is clearly erroneous. Nickerson, 53 Mass. App. Ct. at 721-722 ; Murray v. Board of Appeals of Barnstable, 22 Mass. App. Ct. 473, 476 (1986). Contartese claims harm to the quiet enjoyment of her home, “permanent alteration to the unique quality of her real estate,” diminished value of her property, and safety risks from increased traffic. She asserts that fumes from standing traffic in the teller line would be offensive, and alleges a loss of privacy because of the possibility that she would overhear cell phone conversations or banking transactions in the parking lot. She also claims that she would be harmed by the quality and reliability of the zoning districts now and in the future. The defendants assert that Contartese will not be harmed in any way by the addition of the drive-up teller, and that the neighborhood as a whole will benefit. A defendant who challenges the standing of an abutter must produce evidence warranting a finding contrary to the presumed fact of standing on each basis of asserted standing which is legally cognizable. S tanderwick v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals of Andover, 64 Mass. App. Ct. 337, 341-342, 344 (2005), reversed on other grounds, 447 Mass. 20 (2006). Once a defendant offers evidence to rebut the presumption that the plaintiff has standing as an aggrieved person, the presumption ends and this court is required to decide the issue of the plaintiff’s standing based on all the evidence. Sheehan v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals of Plymouth, 65 Mass. App. Ct. 52, 54 (2005). The plaintiff must demonstrate, not merely speculate, that there has been some infringement of his or her legal rights. Butler, 63 Mass. App. Ct. at 441 (deciding that a showing of a particularized injury and “credible evidence” of a particularized injury have the same meaning); Sheehan, 65 Mass. App. Ct. at 54. Here, the burden of persuasion is on Contartese, since her standing has been challenged, and since the defendants have produced witnesses, expert testimony, and a number of studies rebutting her claims. “Even when positing legitimate zoning-related concerns . . . a plaintiff must nonetheless offer more than conjecture and hypothesis.” Bavernik v. Board of Aldermen of Newton, 33 Mass. App. Ct. 129, 133 (1992). Diminution of real estate values may be a tangible and particularized interest, Tsagronis v. Board of Appeals of Wareham, 33 Mass. App. Ct. 555, 559 (1992), and therefore a valid basis for a claim of standing under some circumstances. Increased noise can be a cognizable injury under the Zoning Enabling Act. Bertrand v. Board of Appeals of Bourne, 58 Mass. App. Ct. 912, 912 (2003) (upholding standing where abutters expressed concerns about light, noise, and privacy due to construction of two houses on lot zoned for one single family house). Loss of privacy may be cognizable to support a claim of standing. McGee, 62 Mass. App. Ct. at 931; Bertrand, 58 Mass. App. Ct. at 912 (finding standing where proposed building would be taller than plaintiffs’ building, and within one foot of their windows, markedly decreasing their “light, air, view, and privacy”). Concerns about increased traffic and decreased parking may be sufficient to confer standing whether or not ultimately insufficient to defeat zoning relief on the merits. Marashlian, 421 Mass. at 723-724 (holding that plaintiff’s concerns about traffic and parking because of the presence of a new hotel were sufficient to confer standing); Circle Lounge, 324 Mass. at 42. In contrast, an interest in preserving the rural character of a neighborhood is not a legally cognizable interest for purposes of standing. Standerwick, 64 Mass. App. Ct. at 345. Additionally, there is no private right or interest in protecting the integrity of the zoning district or enforcing the zoning by-laws. Denneny, 59 Mass. App. Ct. 208, 215-216 (2003). Moreover, “[a] separate and essential element of standing” is “whether the plaintiff’s concerns are special and different from those of the rest of the community.” Nickerson v. Zoning Bd. Of Appeals of Raynham, 53 Mass. App. Ct. 680, 682 (2002). To prevail as an aggrieved party, Contartese’s alleged harms must be within the “scope of concern” of the zoning laws. Circle Lounge, 324 Mass. at 429-430; Harvard Square Defense Fund, 27 Mass. App. Ct. at 495. Here, Contartese asserts that she has an interest in having the district to which the zoning variance applies preserved. The Appeals Court has determined, however, that plaintiffs who occupy a different zoning district could not have an interest in preserving the zoning district occupied by the defendants, since “parties in interest” must occupy the same zoning district to demonstrate “a legitimate interest in preserving the integrity of the district.” Harvard Square Defense Fund, 27 Mass. App. Ct. at 495. See also Owens v. Board of Appeals of Belmont, 11 Mass. App. Ct. 994, 995 (1981) (holding that property within a materially different type of zoning district than the one to which the variance applies may be outside the scope of concern of the zoning provisions at issue). Failure to consider suitability to the neighborhood scheme, and failure to conform to the layout of the local neighborhood, are not legally cognizable injuries from a decision of a zoning board. Standerwick, 64 Mass. App. Ct. at n.15, citing Bell v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals of Gloucester, 429 Mass. at 554. Here, Contartese’s property is in a multi-family residential district, while Mount Washington’s property, actively now being used as a bank, is in a business shopping district. Thus, Contartese’s claim that she wants to protect the integrity of the Saint Vincent’s Neighborhood District is not legally cognizable to confer standing. Contartese alleges that the proposed drive-up window will diminish the market value of her property. Contartese has not put forth any credible evidence that her property’s value would be harmed by the installation of a drive-up teller window. The only evidence she has offered is an unsubstantiated statement of a residential real estate appraiser’s personal opinion, who did not perform a market analysis or evaluate comparable sales data, but simply relied on “common wisdom” and his personal opinion of potential buyers’ “perceptions,” precisely the sort of speculation which the standing requirements of G.L. c. 40A, § 17 were intended to avoid. The Supreme Judicial Court has recognized that residential property adjacent to a commercial district is likely to be less valuable than residential property not contiguous to a business area. Sullivan v. Board of Appeals of Belmont, 346 Mass 81, 84 (1963). As both of the real estate appraisers this court found credible determined, Contartese’s location next to a neighborhood shopping district, rather than Mount Washington’s intended addition of a drive-up teller window, is the commercial influence which affects her residential property’s value. Since, as two experts testified, the market value of Contartese’s property would not be impacted by a drive-up window, she does not have standing to assert damages based on the diminished value of her property. Even if Contartese had produced sufficient credible evidence showing the potential diminution in her property value, her claim on the issue of market value would not be legally cognizable. Zoning legislation “is not designed for the preservation of the economic value of property, except in so far as that end is served by making the community a safe and healthy place in which to live.” Tranfaglia v. Building Comm’r of Winchester, 306 Mass. 495, 503-504 (1940). Although Contartese relies on the Appeals Court’s ruling in Standerwick, 64 Mass. App. Ct. at 344, to assert that diminution in property values alone is sufficient grounds for standing, the Supreme Judicial Court reversed the Appeals Court’s holding this year. The Supreme Judicial Court explained that diminution in property values could be a cognizable personal injury only if the “attendant legal interest that the zoning scheme at issue protected” was a cognizable legal interest. Standerwick v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals of Andover, 447 Mass. 20, 31 (2006). “To untether a claimed diminution in real estate values from an interest the zoning scheme seeks to protect would permit any abutter who claims that any change in property use would diminish the value of property to obtain standing to challenge a zoning decision. A developer may conclusively demonstrate, for example, that an increase of traffic will not adversely impact plaintiffs or their property such that plaintiffs are unable to establish a traffic-related ‘aggrievement.’ . . . But a real estate appraiser may then opine that the increase in traffic will nevertheless cause a property to diminish in value. . . . . To confer standing in such circumstances would permit any plaintiff to make an ‘end run’ around the rigorous standing requirements we have consistently recognized.” Standerwick, 447 Mass. at 32 (noting that in other cases such as Tsagronis, 33 Mass. App. Ct. at 59, where diminution in property value was found sufficient to confer standing, the zoning interest being protected was to prevent further construction in a district in which the existing development was already more dense than the applicable zoning regulations permitted). Contartese also alleges that she will be harmed because lights from cars in the teller line may shine through her windows, even though the teller window would be operational only during normal weekday banking hours. The Appeals Court has found, however, that a speculative assertion that more lights from automobiles might shine into a plaintiff’s home is not a plausible claim of a definite violation of a private right or interest, but rather the type of “uncorroborated speculation” sought to be avoided by the standing requirements of G. L. c. 40A, § 17. See Riley v. Janco Cent., Inc., 38 Mass. App. Ct. 984, 985 (1995). Thus, Contartese has failed to assert a legally cognizable claim on this ground. Contartese further alleges that the view from the front of her property will be less desirable if the drive-up teller window is installed. Although Contartese has not offered any evidence to support this claim, concerns about the visual impact of a structure are generally not sufficient to confer standing. Sheehan, 65 Mass. App. Ct. at 54. Any aesthetic deterioration may or may not be specific and personal to Contartese, but it is beyond the scope of interests protected by the zoning act. Denneny, 59 Mass. App. Ct. at 213. Thus, Contartese’s claims of a less aesthetically pleasing view are not a legally cognizable injury. Contartese claims harm from increased noise and traffic on Athens Street, a narrow street with narrow sidewalks. Increased traffic and decreased availability of parking are concerns within the scope of the zoning laws. Marashlian, 421 Mass. at 723. Here, however, a detailed and credible traffic study found that the impact on Contartese’s property from additional cars leaving the drive-up window and exiting onto Athens Street would be negligible. Moreover, a detailed study of ambient noise in the area showed that ambient noise would not increase because of cars at the teller window, and that the most significant source of noise near Contartese’s house is the MBTA buses on West Broadway. There are no others studies in the record which suggest a different conclusion. To support her allegations regarding increased traffic, Contartese relies on the speculative opinion of an appraiser who stated that it is “common wisdom,” without any supporting data, that any increased traffic at all would lower Contartese’s property value because of potential buyers’ “perceptions.” Contartese also expresses concerns that cars might exit the teller window, illegally turn left, and accidentally drive into the front of her house. In support of these allegations, Contartese offers several newspaper articles from other cities in the Commonwealth where cars traveling at high speeds crashed into dwellings. Public safety may be a legitimate goal of the zoning code. Rinaldi v. Board of Appeal of Boston, 50 Mass. App. Ct. 657, 660 (2001). Nonetheless, testimony at trial, as well as the proposed plans, established that cars would exit to the east of Contartese’s house and turn right, heading away from her property. Speculation on the possibility of a car exceeding the speed limit while driving over the proposed speed bumps, making an illegal left turn, and then accidentally running into her house, is too remote a possibility to be legally cognizable. Mount Washington is not proposing to expand its building or change the basic use of its property. A bank is already in operation on Mount Washington’s property at 428-430 West Broadway. Mount Washington and local political leaders assert, as the Zoning Board found, that the ability to use the drive-up window will increase the number of parking spaces available to the public in the surrounding area, because a portion of existing customers will no longer need to park to conduct banking business. Moreover, a desire to reduce traffic and parking congestion underlie Mount Washington’s decision to request the variance. Contartese’s claims regarding increased traffic on Athens Street, which this court has found would increase insignificantly, are similar to the plaintiff’s claim in Rinaldi, where the Appeals Court found that the addition of a sixth dwelling to a building containing five dwellings, in a densely populated urban area, was too trivial a claim and not a clearly cognizable injury to a private right. Rinaldi v. Board of Appeal of Boston, 50 Mass. App. Ct. 657, 659-660 (2001). Likewise, the Appeals Court determined that a finding of credible evidence of a particularized injury would have been clearly erroneous where a traffic expert had visited the plaintiff’s property six times to observe traffic flow, and had observed that traffic reached to the plaintiff’s driveway on three occasions, but had performed no study or calculation to determine queue lengths or the duration of the queues. The Court held that even if the evidence was qualitatively sufficient that the plaintiff would be harmed by installation of a traffic signal, it did not support a claim that the traffic signal would impact the plaintiffs’ ability to leave their driveway during peak hours. The traffic expert found that the queues would extend west 275 feet or less 95% of the time, and the plaintiffs’ driveway was 380 feet west of the proposed signal. Butler, 63 Mass. App. Ct. at 442. The Court noted that common sense also suggested that traffic queues would likely be shorter and that there would be less congestion since traffic would be more orderly, even though testimony was divided at trial on whether or not additional traffic would be created. Butler, 63 Mass. App. Ct. at 443. Here, Contartese speculates that pedestrians walking in the street instead of on the narrow sidewalks along Athens Street might risk injury if cars exiting the drive-up window do not wait for them to leave the street. She also asserts, without any foundation, that cars will be backed up in the teller line while attempting to exit onto Athens Street, although evidence indicates that a car would leave the teller window and attempt to turn onto Athens Street every 2 minutes and 45 seconds during banking hours. Contartese’s speculations regarding potential harms from increased traffic are too remote and insubstantial to constitute a legally cognizable claim of specific personal injury. Morever, Contartese has not provided any evidence showing that her claims regarding increased traffic on Athens Street are peculiar to her, and differ from the owners of the other two properties in the same rowhouse. Contrast Butler, 63 Mass. App. Ct. at 438 (finding fact peculiar to one plaintiff on traffic issue because of length of time he spent waiting in his own driveway to enter the road, where only one of several plaintiffs alleged this specific issue but all alleged concerns about increased traffic). It is undisputed that several of Contartese’s neighbors initially joined this action, alleging identical concerns about traffic, noise, and reduced property values. Contartese’s claims are therefore not unique. After considering all the evidence, this court finds that Contartese has not offered more than unsubstantiated opinions as to the potential negative consequences of increased traffic from Mount Washington’s proposed teller window. Thus, Contartese has not met her burden of providing quantitatively and qualitatively credible evidence supporting her allegations of harm from increased traffic. Since Contartese has not provided sufficient evidence to support her claims of harm from traffic, noise, and diminution in value of her property, she does not have standing on these issues. She has also provided no credible evidence to support her claims of harm from lack of privacy, aesthetic, or safety concerns. Furthermore, she has no standing to assert an interest in preserving the integrity of the zoning districts. “Standing is the gateway through which one must pass en route to a decision on the merits.” Butler, 63 Mass. App. Ct. at 440-441. Because Contartese has failed to establish her standing as an aggrieved person under the zoning laws, this court must dismiss all counts of her claim. The Zoning Board’s Decision to Approve the Variance Even if Contartese had established her standing as a person aggrieved, she would still not prevail in overturning the Zoning Board’s decision to grant Mount Washington a variance for the drive-up window. In order to uphold the Zoning Board’s decision, this court must independently find that all conditions relative to granting of the variance have been met. Vazza Properties, Inc. v. City Council of Woburn, 1 Mass. App. Ct. 308, 311 (1973). See Shopper’s World, Inc. v. Beacon Terrace Realty, Inc., 353 Mass. 63, 67 (1967) (board must set forth substantial facts that “rightly can move an impartial mind, acting judicially, to the definite conclusion reached”). The Zoning Board must provide specific findings supporting its conclusions, and avoid the “common vice of parroting the statutory standards for a grant of a special permit in lieu of findings.” Campbell v. City Council of Lynn, 32 Mass. App. Ct. 152, 159 (1992). Under St 1956, c. 665, § 9, the Zoning Enabling Act, the Zoning Board may grant a variance only “where, owing to conditions especially affecting such parcel or such building, but not affecting generally the zoning district in which it is located, a literal enforcement of the provisions of such zoning regulation would involve substantial hardship to the appellant, and where desirable relief may be granted without substantial detriment to the public good and without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent and purpose of such zoning regulation, but not otherwise.” Article 7 of the Boston Zoning Code, § 7-3 requires three prerequisites for granting a variance. First, the Board must find that there are special circumstances or conditions applying to the land or structure for which the variance sought, and describe these conditions in the findings. These circumstances may include narrowness, shallowness or shape of the lot or exceptional topographic conditions, peculiar to the land or structure but not to the neighborhood. The Zoning Board must determine that circumstances are such that these conditions would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of the land or structure if the zoning code were applied. Second, the Zoning Board must describe the reasons for the practical difficulty and “demonstrable and substantial hardship,” so that granting the variance is necessary for reasonable use of the land or structure, and the variance is the minimum variance which will accomplish this purpose. Third, the Zoning Board must determine that granting the variance will be in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the zoning code and will not be injurious to the neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare. The requirement that the Zoning Board make specific findings supports informed judicial review of their merits. Prusik v. Board of Appeal of the Building Dept. of the City of Boston, 262 Mass. 451, 458 (1928). The Board must describe “substantial facts which rightly can move an impartial mind acting judicially to the definite conclusion reached.” Zoning variances should be granted “sparingly” so as not to destroy the purposes and utility of the zoning code. The 30 Joy Street Condominium Ass’n v. Board of Appeal of Boston, 427 Mass. 485, 489 (1998). The applicant retains the burden of proving the entitlement to a variance before this court, even if the applicant prevailed in front of the Zoning Board. Warren v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals of Amherst, 383 Mass. 1, 10 (1981). Contartese alleges that the board did not make any findings before the variance was granted. Contartese’s claims that the Zoning Board did not make any factual findings is not supported by the record. As discussed supra, this court has determined that the Zoning Board did make specific findings and described the factors on which it relied, in writing, for each of the three parts of Article 7, § 7-3(a), § 7-3(b), and § 7-3(c). Therefore, Contartese cannot prevail on her claim that the Zoning Board’s decision is facially inadequate. This court is not restricted to the evidence before the Zoning Board, and may consider any relevant evidence. On appeal, the Zoning Board’s decision has no evidentiary weight, and is to be treated simply as the report of an administrative body. Devine v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals of Lynn, 332 Mass. 319, 321 (1955). If this court finds any reason on which the Zoning Board can be fairly said to have relied, and that finding is within the standards of the zoning by-law, the Zoning Board’s actions must be sustained, no matter what other reasons the Zoning Board may have given. Davis v. Zoning Bd. of Chatham, 52 Mass. App. Ct. 349, 356 (2001); S. Volpe & Co., Inc. v. Board of Appeals of Wareham, 4 Mass. App. Ct. 357, 360 (1976). Because the Zoning Board could have written a more detailed or cohesive report is not enough to nullify its decision. The inquiry is whether the Zoning Board could have found facts sufficient to allow it to reach such a decision. Davis, 52 Mass. App. Ct. at 356-360. In her claim regarding the requirements of Article 7, § 7-3(a), Contartese asserts, correctly, that inadequate lot dimensions, both in terms of frontage and lot size, do not generally qualify as satisfying the “shape” requirement of G.L. c. 40A, § 10. Whelan v. Zoning Bd. Of Appeals of Norfolk, 430 Mass. 1009, 1009 (2000); Tsagronis v. Board of Appeals of Wareham, 415 Mass. 329, 332 (1993). Nonetheless, the Boston zoning code explicitly states that odd-shaped lots, such as Mount Washington’s, do constitute a unique and peculiar condition. Contartese’s reliance on the doctrine that two adjoining, non-conforming lots held in single ownership should be treated as one lot, if combining the lots avoids the nonconformity, is inapt. See Beckett v. Building Inspector of Marblehead, 6 Mass. App. Ct. 96, 104 (1978) (noting the question is whether the sum of the components of the adjoining lots would meet the by-law); Lindsay v. Board of Appeals of Milton, 362 Mass. 126, 132 (1972) (holding that where owner had received a deed combining two formerly separate parcels, owner could not attempt to artificially divide them to obtain a grandfathered non-conforming use exception, because to retain the exemption, the lots must retain a “separate identity”). Here, the issue is one of non-conforming use, not non-conforming size or setback requirements. Mount Washington does not have two parcels which when combined would permit it to construct a drive-up window. The parcel which Mount Washington proposes to use as the driveway for a drive-up teller has no separate, economically feasible use. Additionally, unlike the plaintiff in Lindsay, Mount Washington obtained its three parcels at separate times, in separate deeds; the lots are separately indicated on the assessors’ maps and separately taxed. This court finds, as supported in the record, that special circumstances and conditions apply to the land on parcel 0601898002. In discussing the requirements of Article 7, § 7-3(b), Contartese alleges that Mount Washington has not shown a substantial hardship, so the Zoni 1:00 am Mon, December 18, 2006 Full-text Opinions Previous: 01-377-06 – Gill, et al. v. United States Next: – SIMMONS, et al. & ANOTHER v. CLERK-MAGISTRATE OF THE BOSTON DIVISION OF THE HOUSING COURT DEPARTMENT, et al. 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__label__cc	0.586706	0.413294	ASHRAE Applauds Signing of Federal Buildings Personnel Training Law of 2010 Atlanta, Press Releases ATLANTA, Dec. 15, 2010 – Federal legislation signed into law this week will provide training for federal building personnel in the areas of building operations and maintenance, energy management, safety and design functions. On Tuesday, Dec. 14, President Obama signed the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act. The Act was introduced in April by Reps. Russ Carnahan (D-Mo.) and Judy Biggert (R-Il.) and Sen. Tom Carper (D-De.) and Susan Collins (R-Me.). It was supported by more than 33 leading organizations involved in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings, including ASHRAE. The legislation will help provide federal workers with the necessary training to construct and maintain environmentally sound buildings. Federal workers will be able to be trained in a series of core competencies relating to building operations, maintenance, energy management, and safety and future performance. Workers can take courses and be able to obtain licenses and certification for their efforts. “This law is a significant advancement for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of our nation’s federal buildings,” Lynn G. Bellenger, ASHRAE president, said. “ASHRAE applauds the federal government for demonstrating what can be accomplished in building and maintaining energy efficient buildings with excellent indoor environmental quality.” ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is an international organization of some 50,000 persons. ASHRAE fulfills its mission of advancing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education. Sessions on Low GWP Refrigerants Featured at ASHRAE Conference ASHRAE/IES Publish 2016 Energy Efficiency Standard ASHRAE Scholarships Provide Financial Assistance for 33 Students Citizens Bank provides $87.4 million construction loan for Buckhead Modera ASHRAE Congratulates U.S. House Members on Passage of Career and Technical Education Legislation	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line584
__label__wiki	0.785154	0.785154	CC Sabathia’s disappointing season ends with an injury By Aaron GleemanSep 23, 2013, 12:16 PM EDT CC Sabathia won’t be making his final start of the season, as the Yankees announced that the left-hander suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain in his most recent start and will need eight weeks or so to recover. So in one sense it’s actually good timing, because if Sabathia had injured his hamstring earlier in the season the Yankees would have been without him in the rotation for a couple months. On the other hand it’s an abrupt end to a very disappointing season that saw him allow the most earned runs in the league on the way to a career-worst 4.78 ERA in 211 innings. Sabathia clearly wasn’t his old for most of the season, struggling to maintain his peak velocity after dealing with elbow problems last year. He pitched somewhat better than the ugly ERA would suggest, posting a solid 175/65 K/BB ratio, but his average fastball has fallen from 93.8 miles per hour in 2011 to 92.3 mph last year and 91.1 mph this season. For a 33-year-old with a ton of mileage on his arm, it’s a very worrisome trend.	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line585
__label__cc	0.700637	0.299363	Amnesty International in the Service of Empire Posted by Roger Harris \| May 22, 2019 \| Imperialism \| 0 By Roger D. Harris Uncle Sam has a problem in his South American “backyard” with those uppity Venezuelans who insisted on democratically electing Nicolás Maduro as their president instead of by-passing the electoral process and installing the unelected US asset Juan Guaidó. No matter, Amnesty International has come to the rescue with a full-throated defense of US imperialism: “Faced with grave human rights violations, shortages of medicines and food and generalized violence in Venezuela, there is an urgent hunger for justice. The crimes against humanity probably committed by the authorities must not go unpunished.” (Erika Guevara-Rosas, Americas director at Amnesty International) Amnesty International fails in its broadside to put its claims against the Maduro government in the context of a concerted regime-change campaign, which amounts to war, by the bully from the north. The US is waging an illegal war against Venezuela and Amnesty International’s broadside leaves out this inconvenient fact, egregiously even omitting any mention of sanctions. As human rights activist Chuck Kaufman of the Alliance for Global Justice noted about Amnesty International (AI): “They don’t seem to even care about their credibility anymore.” A more credible and honest account of what is unfolding in Venezuela, than the hatchet job presented in AI’s May 14th Venezuela: Crimes against humanity require a vigorous response from the international justice system, would have also noted along with the alleged transgressions of the Maduro government: Grave human rights violations. Economists Mark Weisbrot of the Center for Economic and Policy Research and Jeffrey Sachs of Columbia University recently reported that US sanctions on Venezuela are responsible for tens of thousands of deaths. This is the price being exacted on Venezuela, with a prediction for worse to come, for the regime change that AI is implicitly promoting. Shortages of medicines and food. Since 2015, when US President Obama first instituted them, the US has been imposing ever more crippling illegal sanctions on Venezuela expressly to create misery for the population in the hope that it would then turn against their own democratically elected government. The sanctions are specifically designed to suffocate the economy so that Venezuela cannot address its problems. The US government boasts about the impacts of sanctions. Playing the good cop to the US role as bad cop, AI laments the very conditions they are tacitly promoting in asking for ever increasing “punishments.” New US sanctions on Venezuela were imposed on May 10th. Generalized violence. The US government has repeatedly and unapologetically threatened military intervention in Venezuela if the elected government doesn’t abdicate. Short of attacking militarily, the US has waged war against Venezuela by economic and diplomatic means, not to mention low-intensity warfare such as cyber attacks. The extreme rightwing opposition has called for the extra-legal overthrow of the government and has eschewed electoral means for effecting political change. AI is correct in noting that since 2017 new violence has been inflicted on the Venezuelan people but fails to note the role of the opposition in provoking that violence with their guarimbas and other actions. Meanwhile Guaidó, whose popular support in Venezuela is bottoming out, is reported sending his envoy to meet with the US Southern Command to “coordinate.” How is it possible that an organization purporting to stand for human rights and global justice can so blithely ignore facts that do not fit into their narrative and so obsequiously parrot the Trump-Pompeo-Bolton-Abrams talking points? Why would AI go so far as to meet with the self-appointed Guaidó and then within days issue a report condemning the Maduro government, without also investigating the other side in the conflict? Unfortunately, this is not the first time AI has shown an imperial bias as it has regarding US-backed regime-change projects in Iraq, Libya, Syria, and Nicaragua. Objectively deconstructing the many allegations (e.g., “more than 8,000 extrajudicial executions by the security forces”) made against Venezuela in the AI broadside and its accompanying report remains to be done. Unfortunately, the Empire has a surfeit of resources to churn out propaganda compared to the ability to counter it by genuine humanitarian groups. AI alone has an annual budget of over $300 million. According to sources cited by Wikipedia, AI receives grants from the US State Department, the European Commission, and other governments along with the Rockefeller Foundation. To conclude, AI’s broadside calls for justice about as often as it calls for punishment with the subtext that punishment of the Empire’s victims is justice. Were AI truly concerned about justice, rather than justifying another US regime-change operation, they would champion the following: + Ending the unilateral sanctions by the US on Venezuela, which are illegal under the charters of the United Nations and the Organization of American States. + Supporting dialogue between the elected government and the opposition as has been promoted by Mexico, Uruguay, Pope Francis, and most recently by Norway. + Condemning regime-change activities and interference in Venezuela’s internal affairs and actively rejecting the US government’s aggressive stance as articulated by US VP Pence: “This is no time for dialogue. This is time for action.” + Respecting the sovereignty of Venezuela and restoring normal diplomatic relations between the US and Venezuela. 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__label__wiki	0.584775	0.584775	BATMAN #45 VAR ED (W) Tom King (A) Tony S. Daniel, Sandu Florea (CA) Jim Lee "THE TRAVELERS" part one! Booster Gold has come to Gotham City, and he's enlisting Batman and Catwoman to go on a time-traveling mission to rescue...Booster Gold! It seems a younger Booster Gold has gone back in time to kidnap an even younger version of himself, and to rescue his own past, Booster must pursue both of his previous incarnations through Batman's history to find out what is going on. The start of a new story that will sow the seeds for a whole new epic to come-and also the return of Master Class artist Tony S. Daniel (DAMAGE) to BATMAN!	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line588
__label__cc	0.718909	0.281091	NYC Hip-Hop Jazz Cuba Salsa/Jazz LONDON Alt. Rock / EDM TOKYO EDM/J-Pop/J-Rock BERLIN Electronica RIO DE JANEIRO Samba/EDM Dublin Rock/Trad Music Cruises Next concerts in Dublin: MUSIC FESTIVALS IN IRELAND A city full of live music. There is nothing better than hearing live music you know and love in a city you’ve never been in before. Dublin is a city full of live music and pretty much any place with taps and a bartender could be considered as a viable music venue. If you’re looking for a live music venue with a little more to offer than off-key singer/songwriters and cringe-worthy karaoke sessions, these live music venues in Dublin are for you. Sugar Club This place looks great and with its old-fashioned theatre vibe, it’s perfect for everything including music, movie screenings and DJ sets. There are a whole host of movie screenings, DJ sets and live music. http://www.thesugarclub.com/ The Mezz What this place lacks in size it more than makes up for in variety. You can usually tell what day of the week it is by what music is being pumped out into the cobbled streets of Temple Bar. I would usually advise people to steer clear of drinking in Temple Bar, this and The Old Storehouse are the two exceptions to my rule. The Mezz won’t have as prestigious names performing as some of these other venues but seven days a week they will have a selection of bands playing each night that span all genres. Keep an eye out for the face-meltingly talented “Soul Power”who are to cover bands what James Brown was to funk. I also feel it’s worth mentioning that the soulful sounding splits pulling frontman of the band is, in fact, a mathematician, go figure https://www.facebook.com/mezzdublin Whelan’s off Camden is a little bit of marvel. From outside you wouldn’t imagine anything more than a small atmospheric snug but this place never seems to end. It has seating areas with their own fireplaces, a massive dance floor equipped with a Dj in the back, an upstairs open-air smoking area and finally the intimate little area where most of their live music is held. http://www.whelanslive.com/ Vicar St There isn’t much on in Vicar St in the next month or so for whatever reason, there isn’t a single event scheduled for the month of July but Dara O’Brien will be playing us out till the end of June. If you are a fan of comedy then this man is a must see, he usually performs most of his shows in England so this is a nice opportunity to catch him on his home turf http://www.vicarstreet.ie/events.html The Olympia Olympia has functioned as a venue for just about everything since 1835. This is one of the most loved theatres and venues in Dublin. The majority of people living in this city, young and old have seen at least one performance they will never forget in this prestigious theatre. For me, I’ll never forget seeing one of my all-time heroes James Brown being led off the stage only to jump back up continue making my day. If you want to make memories for yourself of the Olympia there are plenty of opportunities coming up. http://www.olympia.ie/whats-on/ The Cobblestone The venue defines itself as “A drinking pub with a music problem”. Indeed the Mulligan Family, owners of the pub, has been playing Irish traditional music for 5 generations. Their live scene produces customary shows on a daily basis. You can also practice your instrumentals skills with “The Balaclavas” on Wednesdays. The first 2.5-hour session is free and all levels are welcome! Also, note that Uilleann Pipes performances take place each first Tuesdays of every month. If you are a Jazz and Folk fan, then the International Bar is for you. Every evening, the countries’ top talents will perform in the Lounge. The entertainment is free but a donation for the artists is always welcome. The International Bar was also the birthplace of the “Comedy Cellar”, the First Comedy Club in Dublin. If you are not a music fan but appreciate a great guffaw, you are in for a treat. The Workmans This Indie spot is legendary for being the scene for ‘in vogue’ and worldwide promising talents. For 115 years, this old school boozer was Dublin Working Men’s Club. After a 7-year interruption, a new name and a new mission (supplying a space for artists and philosophers); The Workmans Club has won the Hot Press/IMRO Live Music Venue of Year 2018. The Bowery A place made of repurposed timber from a nearby convent is already quite intriguing. Embellish its décor with portholes from an Irish Naval Ship –used as small windows. Then, coat its ground with wooden flooring planks from the Bolands Mill. Add a bar bursting with rum and a stage acting for rock. Fit it all in an 18thcentury pirate ship and you will can get a sense of the ambience at The Bowery. The Grand Social has several venues including The Loft, a circus-designed room/bar. The Loft stages first-class gigs and connects to a covered beer garden. The Ballroom Bar is where the crème de la crème of Dublin’s DJs perform. Every Saturday, The Grand Social highlights its boho facet and hosts its own indoor vintage flea market. The Auld Dubliner Located in the Heart of a touristic area, locals remain the everlasting customers of the pub (best sign of quality). A sweet mix of traditional and coeval Irish rhythm plays daily from 12PM. O’Donoghue’s Pub “The Dubliners”, one of the most acclaimed Irish bands, found their quarters in O’Donogues. Indeed the folk group was dawn and frequently performed in the establishment. Since then, a considerable number of illustrious artists were launched from their live scene. Besides, the pub is Bruce Springsteen and Rihanna’s prime choice when they visit the capital. Traditional Irish Music kicks off every evening from 9PM (5PM on Saturdays). The Brazen Head The Brazen Head is the oldest bar in Ireland. The institution has been serving pints for hundreds of years. A medieval feeling hits you immediately at the threshold. It doubtlessly comes from the fortress design with a curved opening and the quadrangle’s masonry. Furthermore, revolutionaries, such as Robert Emmet or Michael Collins, planned their historical insurgency from the public house. Poets and novelists, like James Joyce and Brendan Behan, were also regular customers. Contemporary and folk music seisiún nightly from 9:30PM. The Porterhouse The Porterhouse is not only notorious for being the first Pub/Brewery in Dublin but also for the quality of their homebrewed beers. Indeed, the Brewing Industry International Awards rewarded them with two gold medals. Their live scene has been on every night since 1996. Both “trad” and new genre share the stage nearly nightly. Vantastival May –June Welcome to one of the hottest family-friendly arts and music festivals this Summer. This all-inclusive music festival is aimed at “vanlifers” and those eager to rest by night in their home on wheels, but campers and day-trippers are permitted, too. With chilled vibes, workshops and events, activities, live music and artisan food, this is certain to be one of the best weekends in summer. Sea Sessions June For those of you eager to lap up the Summer vibes, this top annual music festival in Ireland is for you. Sea Sessions is a surf and music festival that offers both in equal measure. Taking place in Bundoran, County Donegal, festival-goers will be spending their time between the surf and stages. Local and international indie artists are sure to make this one of the finest festivals of the Summer. Belsonic June Belsonic is a massive music festival which takes place throughout June this year in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A variety of mega daytime festival-like gigs will take place over the course of the month and top acts include The Killers and George Ezra. Knockanstockan Festival – July This indie music and arts festival takes place each year in County Wicklow, only a short drive from Dublin. Knockanstockan is the epitome of an authentic alternative music festival so expect good vibes and hippie values over the course of this three-day festival. Camping tickets, as well as one-day passes, are still on the go so get in quick and secure your place! All Together Now – August All Together Now will take place over the August Bank Holiday and is set to be one of the best annual music festivals in Ireland this year. With a world-class line-up of Patti Smith and The National, tickets for this festival sold out in record time. Saying that we advise you to keep an eye on Gumtree and the Facebook event page for re-sells. Open Ear – May – June This small-scale independent festival will take place on Sherkin Island, just off the West coast of Ireland. The festival – which promises to be intimate in size – will offer campers a unique chance to camp on the beach and enjoy the beauty of their natural surroundings. All the while there’ll be some of Ireland’s best upcoming acts. Another Love Story -August This offbeat indie festival of arts and music is certainly one of the best annual festivals in Ireland. Small in size and rich in atmosphere, festival-goers will be besotted with the community vibes of ALS. Expect poetry readings and fine artisanal food, disco dancing in wondrous woodlands and fancy dress. Forbidden Fruit – June This day festival takes place over three consecutive days in June 2019. With mega-acts taking to the stage, festival-goers are bound to be impressed. Headliners include Maribou State, Skepta, Elbow and many more! Tickets are selling fast, so buy now or regret it later. Electric Picnic – August Where once Electric Picnic was seen as the bohemian alternative to major commercial festivals, it is now one of the biggest in the country. Saying that it also offers some of the best artists on show across all annual music festivals in Ireland. The Strokes, Florence and the Machine and Hozier will be topping the line-up and the festival has already sold out. Keep an eye on the Facebook event page as re-sells are already being advertised! Body & Soul – June If you’re looking for an epic annual Summer music festival in Ireland that is not too big and not too small, Body & Soul is a great shout. This festival is the leading bohemian Summer experience, so expect lots of installations, art, wonderland feels and fancy dress. Alternative and indie musicians punctuate the schedule at this ultimate arts and music fest. info@musictravelconnection.com Copyright by Music Travel Connection - P. Iva 02687950358	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line589
__label__wiki	0.901157	0.901157	Articles needing page number citations, Articles needing page number citations from May 2015, Articles containing potentially dated statements from September 2014, Anti-tank aircraft 1970s United States attack aircraft Twinjets "A-10" redirects here. For other uses, see A10. An A-10 from the 81st Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany Fixed-wing close air support, forward air control, and ground-attack aircraft Primary user 1972–1984[1] Number built US$11.8 million (average, 1994 dollars)[3] The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is an American single-seat, twin-engine, straight-wing jet aircraft developed by Fairchild-Republic in the early 1970s. The only United States Air Force aircraft designed solely for close air support of ground forces, the A-10 was built to attack tanks, armored vehicles, and other ground targets with limited air defenses. The A-10 was designed around the GAU-8 Avenger, a rotary cannon that is the airplane's primary armament and the heaviest such cannon mounted on an aircraft. The A-10's airframe was designed for survivability, with protective measures such as 1,200 pounds (540 kg) of armor to enable the aircraft to continue flying after taking significant damage. The A-10's official name comes from the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt of World War II, a fighter that was particularly effective at close air support. The A-10 is more commonly known by its nicknames "Warthog" or "Hog". It also has a secondary mission, where it provides airborne forward air control, directing other aircraft in attacks on ground targets. Aircraft used primarily in this role are designated OA-10. With a variety of upgrades and wing replacements, the A-10's service life has been extended to 2040. 1.2 A-X program 1.3 Upgrades 1.3.1 Alternate fuel tests 1.4 Other uses 2.2 Durability 2.4 Modernization 2.5 Colors and markings 3 Operational history 3.2 Gulf War and Balkans 3.3 Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya Wars 3.4 Proposed retirement 5 Operators 5.1 Former operators 6 Aircraft on display 7 Specifications (A-10A) 8 Notable appearances in media 9 Nicknames 11.1 Notes 11.2 Citations 11.3 Bibliography Development[edit \| edit source] Criticism that the U.S. Air Force did not take close air support (CAS) seriously prompted a few service members to seek a specialized attack aircraft.[4][5] In the Vietnam War, large numbers of ground-attack aircraft were shot down by small arms, surface-to-air missiles, and low-level anti-aircraft gunfire, prompting the development of an aircraft better able to survive such weapons. In addition, the UH-1 Iroquois and AH-1 Cobra helicopters of the day, which USAF commanders had said should handle close air support, were ill-suited for use against armor, carrying only anti-personnel machine guns and unguided rockets meant for soft targets. Fast jets such as the F-100 Super Sabre, F-105 Thunderchief and F-4 Phantom II proved for the most part to be ineffective for close air support because their high speed did not allow pilots enough time to get an accurate fix on ground targets and they lacked sufficient loiter time. The effective, but aging, A-1 Skyraider was the USAF's primary close air support aircraft.[6][7] A-X program[edit \| edit source] In 1966, the USAF formed the Attack Experimental (A-X) program office.[8] On 6 March 1967, the Air Force released a request for information to 21 defense contractors for the A-X. The objective was to create a design study for a low-cost attack aircraft.[5] In 1969, the Secretary of the Air Force asked Pierre Sprey to write the detailed specifications for the proposed A-X project. However, his initial involvement was kept secret because of Sprey's earlier controversial involvement in the F-X project.[5] Sprey's discussions with A-1 Skyraider pilots operating in Vietnam and analysis of the effectiveness of current aircraft used in the role indicated the ideal aircraft should have long loiter time, low-speed maneuverability, massive cannon firepower, and extreme survivability;[5] an aircraft that had the best elements of the Ilyushin Il-2, Henschel Hs 129, and Skyraider. The specifications also demanded that each aircraft cost less than $3 million.[5] Sprey required that the biography of World War II attack pilot Hans-Ulrich Rudel be read by people on the A-X program.[9] In May 1970, the USAF issued a modified and much more detailed request for proposals (RFP) for the aircraft. The threat of Soviet armored forces and all-weather attack operations had become more serious. Now included in the requirements was that the aircraft would be designed specifically for the 30 mm cannon. The RFP also specified an aircraft with a maximum speed of 460 mph (400 kn; 740 km/h), takeoff distance of 4,000 feet (1,200 m), external load of 16,000 pounds (7,300 kg), 285-mile (460 km) mission radius, and a unit cost of US$1.4 million.[10] The A-X would be the first Air Force aircraft designed exclusively for close air support.[11] During this time, a separate RFP was released for A-X's 30 mm cannon with requirements for a high rate of fire (4,000 round/minute) and a high muzzle velocity.[12] Six companies submitted aircraft proposals to the USAF, with Northrop and Fairchild Republic selected to build prototypes: the YA-9A and YA-10A, respectively. General Electric and Philco-Ford were selected to build and test GAU-8 cannon prototypes.[13] The YA-10A was built in Hagerstown, Maryland and first flew on 10 May 1972. After trials and a fly-off against the YA-9A, the Air Force announced its selection of Fairchild-Republic's YA-10A on 18 January 1973 for production.[14] General Electric was selected to build the GAU-8 cannon in June 1973.[15] The YA-10 had an additional fly-off in 1974 against the Ling-Temco-Vought A-7D Corsair II, the principal Air Force attack aircraft at the time, in order to prove the need to purchase a new attack aircraft. The first production A-10 flew in October 1975, and deliveries to the Air Force commenced in March 1976. In total, 715 airplanes were produced, the last delivered in 1984.[16] One experimental two-seat A-10 Night Adverse Weather (N/AW) version was built by converting an A-10A.[17] The N/AW was developed by Fairchild from the first Demonstration Testing and Evaluation (DT&E) A-10 for consideration by the USAF. It included a second seat for a weapons system officer responsible for electronic countermeasures (ECM), navigation and target acquisition. The N/AW version did not interest the USAF or export customers. The two-seat trainer version was ordered by the Air Force in 1981, but funding was canceled by U.S. Congress and the jet was not produced.[18] The only two-seat A-10 built now resides at Edwards Air Force Base's Flight Test Center Museum.[19] The A-10 has received many upgrades over the years. Aircraft received the Pave Penny laser receiver pod beginning in 1978. It senses reflected laser radiation from a laser designator on a target for faster and more accurate target identification.[20][21][22] The A-10 began receiving an inertial navigation system in 1980.[23] Later, the Low-Altitude Safety and Targeting Enhancement (LASTE) upgrade provided computerized weapon-aiming equipment, an autopilot, and a ground-collision warning system. The A-10 is now compatible with night vision goggles for low-light operation. In 1999, aircraft began to receive Global Positioning System navigation systems and a new multi-function display.[24] Its LASTE system is being upgraded with the Integrated Flight & Fire Control Computers (IFFCC).[25] In 2005, the entire A-10 fleet also began receiving the Precision Engagement upgrades that include an improved fire control system (FCS), electronic countermeasures (ECM), and the ability to aim smart bombs. The aircraft that receive this upgrade are redesignated A-10C. The C model upgrades were to be completed in 2011.[26] The Government Accounting Office in 2007 estimated the cost of upgrading, refurbishing, and service life extension plans for the A-10 force to total $2.25 billion through 2013.[11] Modifications to provide precision weapons capability are well underway.[27] In July 2010, the USAF issued Raytheon a contract to integrate a Helmet Mounted Integrated Targeting (HMIT) system into A-10Cs.[27] The Air Force Material Command's Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill AFB, Utah completed work on its 100th A-10 precision engagement upgrade in January 2008.[28] The Gentex Corporation Scorpion "Helmet Mounted Cueing System" (HMCS) is also being evaluated.[29] The A-10 will receive a service life extension program (SLEP) upgrade with many receiving new wings.[30] The service life of the re-winged aircraft is extended to 2040. A contract to build as many as 242 new A-10 wing sets was awarded to Boeing in June 2007.[31] Two A-10s flew in November 2011 with the new wing installed. On 4 September 2013, the Air Force awarded Boeing a follow-on contract of $212 million for 56 of the replacement wings for the A-10 Thunderbolt II, bring the number of wings on order to 173. The wings will improve mission readiness, decrease maintenance costs, and keep the type operational into 2035.[32] In 2012, Air Combat Command requested testing of a 600-gallon external fuel tank to prolong the A-10's flight time. Flight testing of a tank was accomplished in 1997, but was never evaluated for combat requirements. The 40th Flight Test Squadron wanted to determine if the aircraft can safely reach combat flight limits while carrying the tank. An A-10C with a 600-gallon tank would expand loitering time by 45–60 minutes, pushing back tanker support. Over 30 flight tests were conducted, pushing it to greater airspeeds, Mach levels, and higher symmetrical (pulling Gs without rolling) and asymmetrical (rolling and pulling Gs) limits. Focus was on gathering data for the aircraft's handling characteristics and different aircraft load configurations to ensure flight capability. With the tank, stability in the yaw axis is slightly reduced, but there is no decrease in aircraft tracking performance.[33] Alternate fuel tests[edit \| edit source] On 25 March 2010, an A-10 conducted the first flight of an aircraft with all engines powered by a biofuel blend. The flight, performed at Eglin Air Force Base, used a 1:1 blend of JP-8 and Camelina-based fuel.[34] On 28 June 2012, the A-10 became the first aircraft to fly using a new fuel blend derived from alcohol. It flew normally without any issues at Eglin. The fuel, known as ATJ (Alcohol-to-Jet), is cellulousic-based that can be derived using wood, paper, grass, or anything that is a cell-based material. The sugars extracted from the materials are fermented into alcohols, which are then hydro-processed into the aviation-grade kerosenes used for aviation fuel. ATJ is the third alternative fuel to be evaluated by the Air Force for fleet-wide use as a replacement for petroleum-derived JP-8 fuel. Previous types were a synthetic paraffinic kerosene derived from coal and natural gas and a bio-mass fuel derived from plant-oils and animal fats known as Hydroprocessed Renewable Jet.[35] Other uses[edit \| edit source] The National Science Foundation has granted $11m to modify an A-10 to perform weather research for CIRPAS at the US Naval Postgraduate School,[36][37] to continue the effort after[38] the T-28 that was retired in 2005.[38][39] The A-10's armor is expected to allow it to survive the extreme meteorological conditions, such as 200 mph hailstorms, found in inclement high-altitude weather events.[37] Design[edit \| edit source] A-10 inboard profile drawing The A-10 has superior maneuverability at low speeds and altitude because of its large wing area, high wing aspect ratio, and large ailerons. The high aspect ratio wing also allows for short takeoffs and landings, permitting operations from primitive forward airfields near front lines. The aircraft can loiter for extended periods and operate under 1,000 ft (300 m) ceilings with 1.5 mi (2.4 km) visibility. It typically flies at a relatively slow speed of 300 knots (350 mph; 560 km/h), which makes it a much better platform for the ground-attack role than fast fighter-bombers, which often have difficulty targeting small and slow-moving targets.[6] Engine exhaust passes over the aircraft's horizontal stabilizer and between the twin tails, decreasing the A-10's infrared signature and lowering the likelihood that the aircraft can be targeted by heat-seeking missiles fired from the ground. The placement of the engines behind the wings partially shields them from anti-aircraft fire.[40] The leading edge of the wing is honeycomb panel construction to provide strength with minimal weight compromise. Honeycomb panels of this type on the A-10 include the flap shrouds, elevators, rudders and other sections of the fins.[41] An A-10A of pre-glass cockpit design The A-10 has integrally machined skin panels. Because the stringers are integral with the skin, there are no joint or seal problems. These panels, fabricated using computer controlled machining, reduce the time and hence the cost of production. Combat experience has shown that this type of panel is more resistant to damage. The skin is not load-bearing, so damaged skin sections can be easily replaced in the field, with makeshift materials if necessary.[42] The ailerons are at the far ends of the wings to gain greater rolling moment, as with many aircraft, but there are two distinguishing features. The ailerons are larger than is typical, almost 50% of the wingspan, providing improved control even at slow speeds. The aileron is also split, making it a deceleron.[43][44] The A-10 is designed to be refueled, rearmed, and serviced with minimal equipment.[45] Also, most repairs can be done in the field.[46] An unusual feature is that many of the aircraft's parts are interchangeable between the left and right sides, including the engines, main landing gear, and vertical stabilizers. The sturdy landing gear, low-pressure tires and large, straight wings allow operation from short rough strips even with a heavy ordnance load, allowing the aircraft to operate from damaged airbases. If runways are damaged in an attack, the A-10 can operate from taxiways or straight roadway sections.[47] Front view of an A-10 showing the 30 mm cannon and offset front landing gear The front landing gear is offset to the aircraft's right to allow placement of the 30 mm cannon with its firing barrel along the centerline of the aircraft.[48] During ground taxi, the offset front landing gear causes the A-10 to have dissimilar turning radii. Turning to the right on the ground takes less distance than turning left.[Note 1] Durability[edit \| edit source] The A-10 is exceptionally tough. Its strong airframe can survive direct hits from armor-piercing and high-explosive projectiles up to 23 mm. The aircraft has triple redundancy in its flight systems, with mechanical systems to back up double-redundant hydraulic systems. This permits pilots to fly and land when hydraulic power or part of a wing is lost. Flight without hydraulic power uses the manual reversion flight control system; this engages automatically for pitch and yaw control, and under pilot control (manual reversion switch) for roll control. In manual reversion mode, the A-10 is sufficiently controllable under favorable conditions to return to base and land, though control forces are much higher than normal. The aircraft is designed to fly with one engine, one tail, one elevator, and half of one wing missing.[49] Its self-sealing fuel tanks are protected by fire-retardant foam.[50] The A-10's main landing gear is designed so that the wheels partially protrude from their nacelles when the gear is retracted so as to make gear-up belly landings easier to control and less damaging to the aircraft's underside. Additionally, the landing gears are all hinged toward the rear of the aircraft, so if hydraulic power is lost the pilot can drop the gear and a combination of gravity and wind resistance will open and lock the gear in place.[44] The cockpit and parts of the flight-control system are protected by 1,200 lb (540 kg) of titanium armor, referred to as a "bathtub".[51][52] The armor has been tested to withstand strikes from 23 mm cannon fire and some strikes from 57 mm rounds.[46][51] It is made up of titanium plates with thicknesses from 0.5 to 1.5 inches (13 to 38 mm) determined by a study of likely trajectories and deflection angles. This protection comes at a cost, with the armor making up almost 6% of the aircraft's empty weight. To protect the pilot from the fragmentation likely to be created from impact of a shell, any interior surface of the tub that is directly exposed to the pilot is covered by a multi-layer nylon spall shield.[50][53] In addition, the front windscreen and canopy are resistant to small arms fire.[54] This A-10 Thunderbolt II suffered extensive damage over Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom in early 2003. It successfully returned to base. Proof of the durability of the A-10 was shown when Captain Kim Campbell, flying a ground support mission over Baghdad during the 2003 invasion of Iraq on 7 April, suffered extensive flak damage to her A-10. Iraqi fire damaged one of the A-10's engines and crippled its hydraulic system, which required the aircraft's stabilizer and flight controls to be operated via the back-up mechanical system, this being known as 'manual reversion mode'. Despite this damage, Campbell managed to fly the aircraft for nearly an hour and landed safely.[55][56] There are several reasons for the unusual location of the A-10's General Electric TF34-GE-100 turbofan engines. First, the A-10 was envisioned to fly from forward air bases, often with substandard, semi-prepared runways that present a high risk of foreign object damage to the engines. The height of the engines decreases the chance that sand or stones will be ingested. This also allows engines to keep running while the aircraft is serviced and rearmed by ground crews, reducing turn-around time. Without the limitations imposed by engines, the wings could be mounted closer to the ground, to simplify servicing and rearming.[57] USAF Thunderbolt taxiing, showing high-mounted engines The engines' high 6:1 bypass ratio provides the A-10 with a relatively small infrared signature, and their position directs exhaust over the tailplanes further shielding it from detection by heat-seeking surface to air missiles. The engines are angled upward by nine degrees to cancel out the nose-down pitching moment they would otherwise generate due to being mounted above the aerodynamic center of the aircraft. This avoids the necessity to trim the control surfaces against the force. The heavy engines require strong supports, so their pylons are connected to the airframe by four bolts.[57] The A-10's fuel system components are protected in multiple ways. All four fuel tanks are located near the center of the aircraft, reducing the likelihood that they will be hit or have their fuel lines severed. The tanks are separate from the fuselage; thus, projectiles would need to penetrate the aircraft's skin before reaching the outer skin of the tank.[50][53] The refueling system is purged after use so that all fuel in the aircraft is protected from fire.[58] All fuel transfer lines self-seal if they are compromised; if a tank is damaged beyond its ability to self-seal, check valves prevent fuel flowing into the compromised tank. Most of the fuel system components are inside the tanks so that fuel will not be lost in case a component were to leak. Most importantly, reticulated polyurethane foam lines both the inner and outer sides of the fuel tanks, retaining debris and restricting fuel spillage in the event of damage. The other source of possible combustion, the engines, are shielded from the fuel system and the rest of the airframe by firewalls and fire extinguishing equipment. Even in the event of all four main tanks being penetrated and all contents lost, sufficient fuel is carried in two self-sealing sump tanks to allow flight for 230 miles (370 km).[50][53] Weapons[edit \| edit source] A side-view drawing of the A-10's GAU-8/A Avenger gun and its approximate location in the fuselage Although the A-10 can carry considerable disposable stores, its primary built-in weapon is the 30 mm GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling-type cannon. One of the most powerful aircraft cannons ever flown, it fires large depleted uranium armor-piercing shells. In the original design, the pilot could switch between two rates of fire: 2,100 or 4,200 rounds per minute;[59] this was changed to a fixed rate of 3,900 rounds per minute.[60] The cannon takes about half a second to come up to speed, so 50 rounds are fired during the first second, 65 or 70 rounds per second thereafter. The gun is accurate enough to place 80% of its shots within a 40-foot (12.4 m) diameter circle from 4,000 feet (1,220 m) while in flight.[61] The GAU-8 is optimized for a slant range of 4,000 feet (1,220 m) with the A-10 in a 30 degree dive.[62] Another view of the A-10's GAU-8 installation The fuselage of the aircraft is built around the cannon. The GAU-8/A is mounted slightly to the port side; the barrel in the firing location is on the starboard side at the 9 o'clock position so it is aligned with the aircraft's centerline. The gun's 5-foot, 11.5-inch (1.816 m) ammunition drum can hold up to 1,350 rounds of 30 mm ammunition,[48] but generally holds 1,174 rounds.[62] To prevent enemy shells from causing the GAU-8/A rounds to fire prematurely, armor plates of differing thicknesses between the aircraft skin and the drum are designed to detonate incoming shells.[48][53] A final layer of armor around the drum protects it from fragmentation damage. The gun is loaded by Syn-Tech's linked tube carrier GFU-7/E 30 mm ammunition loading assembly cart. Another commonly used weapon is the AGM-65 Maverick air-to-surface missile, with variants for electro-optical (TV-guided) or infrared targeting. The Maverick allows targets to be engaged at much greater ranges than the cannon, a safer proposition in the face of modern anti-aircraft systems. During Desert Storm, in the absence of dedicated forward-looking infrared (FLIR) cameras for night vision, the Maverick's infrared camera was used for night missions as a "poor man's FLIR".[63] Other weapons include cluster bombs and Hydra rocket pods.[64] Although the A-10 is equipped to carry laser-guided bombs, their use is relatively uncommon.[65] As of 2000, the A-10 has not been equipped with weapon control systems for accurate bombing.[20] A-10s usually fly with an ALQ-131 ECM pod under one wing and two AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles under the other wing for self-defense.[66] A-10 Thunderbolt II, fully armed Modernization[edit \| edit source] The A-10 Precision Engagement Modification Program will update 356 A-10/OA-10s to the A-10C variant with a new flight computer, new glass cockpit displays and controls, two new 5.5-inch (140 mm) color displays with moving map function and an integrated digital stores management system.[11][27] Other funded improvements to the A-10 fleet include a new data link, the ability to employ smart weapons such as the Joint Direct Attack Munition ("JDAM") and Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser, and the ability to carry an integrated targeting pod such as the Northrop Grumman LITENING targeting pod or the Lockheed Martin Sniper XR Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP). Also included is the Remotely Operated Video Enhanced Receiver (ROVER) to provide sensor data to personnel on the ground.[26] Colors and markings[edit \| edit source] Since the A-10 flies low to the ground and at subsonic speed, aircraft camouflage is important to make the aircraft more difficult to see. Many different types of paint schemes have been tried. These have included a "peanut scheme" of sand, yellow and field drab; black and white colors for winter operations and a tan, green and brown mixed pattern.[67] The two most common markings applied to the A-10 have been the European I woodland camouflage scheme and a two-tone gray scheme. The European woodland scheme was designed to minimize visibility from above, as the threat from hostile fighter aircraft was felt to outweigh that from ground-fire. It uses dark green, medium green and dark gray in order to blend in with the typical European forest terrain and was used from the 1980s to the early 1990s. Following the end of the Cold War, and based on experience during the 1991 Gulf War, the air-to-air threat was no longer seen to be as important as that from ground fire, and a new color scheme known as "Compass Ghost" was chosen to minimize visibility from below. This two-tone gray scheme has darker gray color on top, with the lighter gray on the underside of the aircraft, and started to be applied from the early 1990s.[68] Many A-10s also featured a false canopy painted in dark gray on the underside of the aircraft, just behind the gun. This form of automimicry is an attempt to confuse the enemy as to aircraft attitude and maneuver direction.[69][70] Many A-10s feature nose art, such as shark mouth or warthog head features. Operational history[edit \| edit source] Introduction[edit \| edit source] A-10 Thunderbolt II firing an AGM-65 on one of the Eglin AFB weapons ranges. The first unit to receive the A-10 Thunderbolt II was the 355th Tactical Training Wing, based at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, in March 1976. The first unit to achieve full combat-readiness was the 354th Tactical Fighter Wing at Myrtle Beach AFB, South Carolina, in 1978. Deployments of A-10As followed at bases both at home and abroad, including England AFB, Louisiana; Eielson AFB, Alaska; Osan Air Base, South Korea; and RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, England. The 81st TFW of RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge operated rotating detachments of A-10s at four bases in Germany known as Forward Operating Locations (FOLs): Leipheim, Sembach Air Base, Nörvenich, and Ahlhorn.[71] A-10s were initially an unwelcome addition to many in the Air Force. Most pilots switching to the A-10 did not want to because fighter pilots traditionally favored speed and appearance.[72] In 1987, many A-10s were shifted to the forward air control (FAC) role and redesignated OA-10.[73] In the FAC role the OA-10 is typically equipped with up to six pods of 2.75 inch (70 mm) Hydra rockets, usually with smoke or white phosphorus warheads used for target marking. OA-10s are physically unchanged and remain fully combat capable despite the redesignation.[74] Gulf War and Balkans[edit \| edit source] USAF A-10A during Desert Storm with Pave Penny pod under front fuselage. The A-10 was used in combat for the first time during the Gulf War in 1991, destroying more than 900 Iraqi tanks, 2,000 other military vehicles and 1,200 artillery pieces, making it by far the most effective aircraft of the war.[4] A-10s also shot down two Iraqi helicopters with the GAU-8 cannon. The first of these was shot down by Captain Robert Swain over Kuwait on 6 February 1991, marking the A-10's first air-to-air victory.[75] Four A-10s were shot down during the war, all by surface-to-air missiles. Another three battle-damaged A-10s and OA-10As returned to base but were written off, some sustaining additional damage in crashed landings.[76][77] The A-10 had a mission capable rate of 95.7%, flew 8,100 sorties, and launched 90% of the AGM-65 Maverick missiles fired in the conflict.[78] Shortly after the Gulf War, the Air Force gave up on the idea of replacing the A-10 with a close air support version of the F-16.[79] An A-10A during a NATO Operation Allied Force mission U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft fired approximately 10,000 30 mm rounds in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1994–95. Following the seizure of some heavy weapons by Bosnian Serbs from a warehouse in Ilidža, a series of sorties were launched to locate and destroy the captured equipment. On 5 August 1994, two A-10s located and strafed an anti-tank vehicle. Afterward, the Serbs agreed to return remaining heavy weapons.[80] In August 1995, NATO launched an offensive called Operation Deliberate Force. A-10s flew close air support missions, attacking Bosnian Serb artillery and positions. In late September, A-10s began flying patrols again.[81] A-10s returned to the Balkan region as part of Operation Allied Force in Kosovo beginning in March 1999.[81] In March 1999, A-10s escorted and supported search and rescue helicopters in finding a downed F-117 pilot.[82] The A-10s were deployed to support search and rescue missions, but the Warthogs began to receive more ground attack missions as the days passed. The A-10's first successful attack in Operation Allied Force happened on 6 April 1999; A-10s remained in action until combat ended in late June 1999.[83] Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya Wars[edit \| edit source] USAF A-10 after taking on fuel over Afghanistan. During the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, A-10s did not take part in the initial stages. For the campaign against Taliban and Al Qaeda, A-10 squadrons were deployed to Pakistan and Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, beginning in March 2002. These A-10s participated in Operation Anaconda. Afterwards, A-10s remained in-country, fighting Taliban and Al Qaeda remnants.[84] Operation Iraqi Freedom began on 20 March 2003. Sixty OA-10/A-10 aircraft took part in early combat there.[85] United States Air Forces Central issued Operation Iraqi Freedom: By the Numbers, a declassified report about the aerial campaign in the conflict on 30 April 2003. During that initial invasion of Iraq, A-10s had a mission capable rate of 85% in the war and fired 311,597 rounds of 30 mm ammunition. A single A-10 was shot down near Baghdad International Airport by Iraqi fire late in the campaign. The A-10 also flew 32 missions in which the aircraft dropped propaganda leaflets over Iraq.[86] A-10s at Tallil Air Base, Iraq from 442nd Fighter Wing from Whiteman Air Force Base, MO in 2009 The A-10C first deployed to Iraq in the third quarter of 2007 with the 104th Fighter Squadron of the Maryland Air National Guard. The jets include the Precision Engagement Upgrade.[87] The A-10C's digital avionics and communications systems have greatly reduced the time to acquire a close air support target and attack it.[88] A-10s flew 32 percent of combat sorties in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. The sorties ranged from 27,800 to 34,500 annually between 2009 and 2012. In the first half of 2013, they flew 11,189 sorties in Afghanistan.[89] In March 2011, six A-10s were deployed as part of Operation Odyssey Dawn, the coalition intervention in Libya. They participated in attacks on Libyan ground forces there.[90][91] On 24 July 2013, two A-10s provided close-air support to 60 U.S. soldiers. On 23 July, a 12-vehicle convoy was conducting route clearance when the first turned over, and then was ambushed. They established an overnight base and began receiving heavy fire from a tree line the next day, pinning them behind their vehicles. Three soldiers were wounded, and CAS was called in to protect casualty evacuation efforts. Two A-10s flew over to provide a show of force and engaged when the enemy didn't break contact. The ground unit didn't have a way to confirm the enemy's position, so the unit's joint fire observer communicated the estimated location to the pilots. Once they received the general location of the enemy's position, the lead aircraft, relying only on visual references, fired two rockets to mark the area with smoke, then the wingman rolled in to shoot his cannon. Unlike normal engagements, the attackers did not run after one or two passes, but instead moved closer to the soldiers. Helicopters could not evacuate the wounded because of the volume and close proximity of enemy fire, so the convoy commander authorized the A-10 pilots to fire danger close. The aircraft flew 75 ft above the enemy's position and 50 meters parallel to friendly ground forces to conduct strafing runs. In the two hours that the A-10s provided CAS, they completed 15 gun passes firing nearly 2,300 rounds, and dropped three 500 lb bombs. Both remained on-station until all the soldiers were safe. 18 enemy bodies were found, though more were suspected. This engagement demonstrated the type of close-air support mission the A-10 Thunderbolt II was specially designed for.[92] Proposed retirement[edit \| edit source] In 2007, the A-10 was expected to be in USAF service until 2028 and possibly later,[93] when it may be replaced by the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II.[30] Critics have responded by saying that replacing the A-10 with the F-35 would be a "giant leap backwards" given the performance of the Warthog and the rising costs of the F-35 program.[94] In 2012 the Air Force briefly considered the F-35B STOVL variant for replacing the A-10 as a CAS aircraft, but concluded that the variant could not generate enough sorties to meet its needs.[95] In early 2012, the USAF proposed to disband five A-10 squadrons in its budget request, in order to lessen cuts to more versatile aircraft in a smaller future fleet.[96] Congress however delayed this action in favor of more studies on the issue.[97] In August 2013, Congress and a National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force were still looking at the proposal to cut A-10 numbers down to 246 aircraft, as well as others. The Air Force has been trying to replace the A-10 with a multi-role fighter that can cover more area and have a wider mission set for some time. The F-35, and even the MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle, are seen as having the multi-role ability and modern sensors to fill the Warthog's missions of destroying vehicles and providing close-air support. A-10 pilots have been vocal about the aircraft's superiority in its field and its frequent request, sometimes by name, by ground commanders. One lesser-known function of the A-10 is escorting helicopters on combat search and rescue missions. Some believe that an A-10 that can perform this low-altitude, long-loiter time task and take ground fire is superior to an F-35 performing that job. The Thunderbolt II is armored and can take hits, while the F-35 is not protected enough and cannot afford to be replaced if shot down. If the F-35 must do combat search and rescue, it will have a 360 degree distributed aperture infrared system that the A-10 does not. Furthermore, the two planes have different primary armaments. The F-35 relies on deploying guided bombs and missiles, which can be vulnerable to jamming, while the A-10's 30 mm cannon is immune to electronic warfare. The A-10 can destroy 14 targets per mission, while the F-35 cannot. Air Force officials have stated publicly that the F-35 will not duplicate the A-10's missions, but they do need a multi-role aircraft and it has a longer range. Air Combat Command has said it should not be about which newer weapon systems must replicate the exact capabilities of older systems, but how many new systems will be needed to address future capabilities. The Air Force has not ruled out replacing the A-10 with another light attack aircraft to maintain numbers and mass firepower with the advantage of being able to integrate next-generation sensors.[89] As part of the U.S. Air Force's FY 2015 budget, the service is considering retiring the entire A-10 Thunderbolt II fleet and other single-mission aircraft to prioritize multi-mission aircraft and keep future procurements on track. While the service has previously considered cutting squadrons, cutting an entire fleet with its infrastructure support is seen as the only way to gain major savings. The Pentagon and active Air Force have tried to retire the single-mission platform for years. While Congressional resistance has previously saved the A-10, budget realities may finally defeat the aircraft. Members of the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve argue that moving A-10s from the active Air Force use to their control completely would achieve savings while still keeping them in the Air Force inventory. Half of the fleet is already under National Guard control. The U.S. Army has expressed their dissatisfaction with the process of replacing the aircraft they call on for close-air support. The Army has shown interest in obtaining A-10 jets themselves if the Air Force retires them.[98][99] Variants[edit \| edit source] A newly updated A-10C arrives at Davis-Monthan AFB, 29 November 2006. YA-10A Pre-production variant. 12 were built.[100] A-10A Single-seat close air support, ground-attack version. OA-10A A-10As used for airborne forward air control. YA-10B Night/Adverse Weather Two-seat experimental prototype, for work at night and in bad weather. The one YA-10B prototype was converted from an A-10A.[101] A-10C A-10As updated under the incremental Precision Engagement (PE) program.[26] A-10PCAS Proposed unmanned version developed by Raytheon and Aurora Flight Sciences as part of DARPA's Persistent Close Air Support program.[102] The PCAS program eventually dropped the idea of using an optionally manned A-10.[103] Operators[edit \| edit source] An A-10 Thunderbolt II banks left after refueling The A-10 has been flown exclusively by the United States Air Force and its Air Reserve components, the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) and the Air National Guard (ANG). The USAF operated 345 A-10 and OA-10 aircraft (191 in active duty, 106 in ANG, and 48 in AFRC, all variants) as of September 2014[update].[104] The Air Force operates multiple A-10/OA-10 Active, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard wings and squadrons. 23d Wing: Moody Air Force Base, Georgia 74th Fighter Squadron 51st Fighter Wing: Osan Air Base, South Korea 52d Fighter Wing: Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany 81st Fighter Squadron (squadron inactivated 18 June 2013)[105] 53d Wing: Eglin Air Force Base, Florida 422d Test and Evaluation Squadron (Geographically Separated Unit at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada) 57th Wing: Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada 66th Weapons Squadron 355th Wing: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona 354th Fighter Squadron Four A-10s of the 111th Fighter Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, fly in formation during a refueling mission. 127th Wing at Selfridge ANGB, Michigan (Transitioned from F-16s to A-10s due to BRAC 2005) 122nd Fighter Wing (formerly 358th Fighter Group): Fort Wayne, Indiana 163d Fighter Squadron 124th Fighter Wing: Boise Air Terminal, Idaho 175th Wing: Warfield ANGB, Martin State Airport, Maryland 188th Fighter Wing: Fort Smith, Arkansas (Transitioned from F-16s to A-10s due to BRAC 2005) 442d Fighter Wing: Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri 442d Operations Group 476th Fighter Group (Geographically Separated Unit (GSU) of 442 FW at Moody AFB, Georgia) 76th Fighter Squadron (GSU at Moody AFB, Georgia) 917th Fighter Group: (GSU of 442 FW at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana) 944th Fighter Wing: Luke AFB, Arizona 924th Fighter Group (GSU of 944 FW at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona) 45th Fighter Squadron (GSU of 944 FW at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona) USAF A-10A showing kill markings from Desert Storm, 1991 Former operators[edit \| edit source] 81st Tactical Fighter Wing: RAF Bentwaters/RAF Woodbridge, United Kingdom operated A-10s from June 1979 to April 1993 78th Tactical Fighter Squadron 91st Tactical Fighter Squadron 92d Tactical Fighter Squadron 509th Tactical Fighter Squadron 10th Tactical Fighter Wing: RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom operated A-10s during 1988–1992 354th Tactical Fighter Wing: Myrtle Beach AFB, South Carolina operated A-10s during 1977–1993 353d Tactical Fighter Squadron 926th Fighter Wing: NAS JRB New Orleans, Louisiana 706th Fighter Squadron (926 FW and 706 FS inactivated in 2007 due to BRAC 2005) 111th Fighter Wing: NAS JRB Willow Grove/Willow Grove ARS, Pennsylvania (unit lost last four aircraft June 2010 as per 2005 BRAC) 103d Fighter Wing: Bradley ANGB, Connecticut (BRAC 2005 removed A-10 aircraft, redesignated as 103d Airlift Wing and given C-21 in 2007) 118th Fighter Squadron (redesignated 118th Airlift Squadron per BRAC 2005) 104th Fighter Wing: Barnes ANGB, Massachusetts (BRAC 2005 saw unit transition from A-10 to F-15C in 2007) 131st Fighter Squadron 174th Fighter Wing: Hancock Field, New York (Transitioned to F-16As in 1988) 110th Fighter Fighter Wing, 172nd Fighter Squadron Battle Creek Michigan (Operated A-10A and A-10Cs 1991–2008 BRAC 2005 changed unit to C-21s 2008–2012. C-27J will be gained in 2012.) 115th Fighter Wing: Truax Field, Wisconsin (Operated A-10s from 1981-1993, transitioned to F-16C/D block 30 in 1993) Aircraft on display[edit \| edit source] 71-1370 - Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Hampton, Virginia[106] YA-10B 73-1664 - Air Force Flight Test Center Museum, Edwards AFB, California[107] 73-1666 - Hill Aerospace Museum, Hill AFB, Utah[108] 73-1667 - England AFB, Louisiana[109] 75-0263 - Empire State Aerosciences Museum, Glenville, New York[110] 75-0270 - McChord Air Museum, McChord AFB, Washington[111] 75-0293 - Wings of Eagles Discovery Center, Elmira, New York[112] 75-0288 - Air Force Armament Museum, Eglin AFB, Florida[113] 75-0298 - Pima Air & Space Museum (adjacent to Davis-Monthan AFB), Tucson, Arizona[114] 75-0305 - Museum of Aviation, Robins AFB, Warner Robins, Georgia[115] 75-0308 - Pope AFB, North Carolina[116] 76-0516 - Harold F. Pitcairn "Wings of Freedom" Aviation Museum, Horsham, Pennsylvania.[117] 76-0530 - Whiteman AFB, Missouri[118] 76-0535 - Cradle of Aviation, Garden City, New York[119] 76-0540 - Aerospace Museum of California, Sacramento, California[120] 77-0205 - USAF Academy Collection, Colorado Springs, Colorado[121] 77-0228 - Grissom Air Museum, Grissom ARB, Peru, Indiana[122] 77-0244 - Wisconsin Air National Guard Museum, Volk Field ANGB, Wisconsin[123] 77-0252 (nose section only) - Cradle of Aviation, Garden City, New York[124] 78-0681 - National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio[125] 78-0687 - Fort Campbell, Kentucky[126] 79-0079 - Warbird Park, former Myrtle Beach AFB, South Carolina[127] 79-0100 - Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Massachusetts[128] 79-0173 - New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks, Connecticut[129] 80-0708 - Selfridge Military Air Museum, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Harrison Township, Michigan[130] Specifications (A-10A)[edit \| edit source] A-10's 30 mm GAU-8 Avenger cannon File:Pavepenny.jpg The Pave Penny pod An A-10 firing its 30 mm GAU-8 Gatling gun during testing Data from The Great Book of Modern Warplanes,[131] Fairchild-Republic A/OA-10,[132] USAF[78] Length: 53 ft 4 in (16.26 m) Height: 14 ft 8 in (4.47 m) Wing area: 506 ft² (47.0 m²) Airfoil: NACA 6716 root, NACA 6713 tip Empty weight: 24,959 lb (11,321 kg) Loaded weight: 30,384 lb (13,782 kg) On CAS mission: 47,094 lb (21,361 kg) On anti-armor mission: 42,071 lb (19,083 kg) Max. takeoff weight: 50,000 lb (23,000 kg) Powerplant: 2 × General Electric TF34-GE-100A turbofans, 9,065 lbf (40.32 kN) each Never exceed speed: 450 knots (518 mph,[132] 833 km/h) at 5,000 ft (1,500 m) with 18 Mk 82 bombs[133] Maximum speed: 381 knots (439 mph, 706 km/h) at sea level, clean[132] Cruise speed: 300 knots (340 mph, 560 km/h) Stall speed: 120 knots (138 mph, 220 km/h) [134] Combat radius: On CAS mission: 250 nmi (288 mi, 460 km) at 1.88 hour loiter at 5,000 ft (1,500 m), 10 min combat On anti-armor mission: 252 nmi (290 mi, 467 km), 40 nm (45 mi, 75 km))sea-level penetration and exit, 30 min combat Ferry range: 2,240 nmi(2,580 mi, 4,150 km)with 50 knot (55 mph, 90 km/h) headwinds, 20 minutes reserve Service ceiling: 45,000 ft (13,700 m) Rate of climb: 6,000 ft/min (30 m/s) Wing loading: 99 lb/ft² (482 kg/m²) Thrust/weight: 0.36 Guns: 1× 30 mm (1.18 in) GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling cannon with 1,174 rounds Hardpoints: 11 (8× under-wing and 3× under-fuselage pylon stations) with a capacity of 16,000 lb (7,260 kg) and provisions to carry combinations of: Rockets: 4× LAU-61/LAU-68 rocket pods (each with 19× / 7× Hydra 70 mm rockets, respectively) 4× LAU-5003 rocket pods (each with 19× CRV7 70 mm rockets) 6× LAU-10 rocket pods (each with 4× 127 mm (5.0 in) Zuni rockets) Missiles: 2× AIM-9 Sidewinders air-to-air missiles for self-defense 6× AGM-65 Maverick air-to-surface missiles Bombs: Mark 80 series of unguided iron bombs or Mk 77 incendiary bombs or BLU-1, BLU-27/B Rockeye II, Mk20, BL-755[135] and CBU-52/58/71/87/89/97 cluster bombs or Paveway series of Laser-guided bombs or Joint Direct Attack Munition (A-10C)[136] or Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser (A-10C) SUU-42A/A Flares/Infrared decoys and chaff dispenser pod or AN/ALQ-131 or AN/ALQ-184 ECM pods or Lockheed Martin Sniper XR or LITENING targeting pods (A-10C) or 2× 600 US gallon Sargent Fletcher drop tanks for increased range/loitering time. AN/AAS-35(V) Pave Penny laser tracker pod[137] (mounted beneath right side of cockpit) for use with Paveway LGBs Head-up display (HUD) for improved technical flying and air-to-ground support.[138] Notable appearances in media[edit \| edit source] Main article: A-10 Thunderbolt II in fiction Nicknames[edit \| edit source] The A-10 Thunderbolt II received its popular nickname "Warthog" from the pilots and crews of the USAF attack squadrons who flew and maintained it. The A-10 is the last of Republic's jet attack aircraft to serve with the USAF. The Republic F-84 Thunderjet was nicknamed the "Hog", F-84F Thunderstreak nicknamed "Superhog", and the Republic F-105 Thunderchief tagged "Ultra Hog".[139] A less common nickname is the "Tankbuster".[140] The saying Go Ugly Early has been associated with the aircraft in reference to calling in the A-10 early to support troops in ground combat.[141] Craig D. Button 190th Fighter Squadron, Blues and Royals friendly fire incident 1988 Remscheid A-10 crash Ilyushin Il-102 Northrop YA-9 List of attack aircraft List of active United States military aircraft List of friendly fire incidents ↑ With the inner wheel on a turn stopped, the minimum radius of the turn is dictated by the distance between the inner wheel and the nose wheel. Since the distance is less between the right main wheel and the nose gear than the same measurement on the left, the aircraft can turn more tightly to the right. Citations[edit \| edit source] ↑ Spick 2000, pp. 17, 52. ↑ Jenkins 1998, p. 42. ↑ "Operation Desert Storm: Evaluation of the Air Campaign, GAO/NSIAD-97-134 Appendix IV." U.S. General Accounting Office, U.S. Air Force, 12 June 1997. 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__label__wiki	0.710695	0.710695	Moby-Dick in Albany bookstores The Museum Building in Albany, NY via Hoxsie! As Hershel Parker points out in Herman Melville: A Biography Volume 1, 1819-1851 (Johns Hopkins University Press, 1996) page 878, the American edition of Moby-Dick was available in Albany, NY and Boston, MA by November 12, 1851 "at the latest." In Albany four different booksellers advertised "MOBY DICK, OR THE WHALE" for sale, two days before the official publication date of November 14, 1851. Gilbert's News Depot and Book Store, one of the Albany shops with copies of Moby-Dick, was located in the Museum Building at State and Broadway. From the Albany Evening Journal of Wednesday, November 12, 1851; found on genealogybank.com: Albany NY Evening Journal - November 12, 1851 via GenealogyBank These Albany, NY book dealers offered Moby-Dick for sale on November 12, 1851: E. H. Pease & Co., 82 State st. Owned by Erastus H. Pease who specialized in religious publications and books for children. E. H. Bender, Bookseller, Stationer and Binder, 75 State st. W. C. Little & Co., 53 State st. Weare C. Little specialized in law books. Gilbert's News Depot and Book Store, Museum building. Prosper L. Gilbert (1820-1870) owned the news depot at State Street and Broadway, below the Museum. Albany Evening Journal - November 12, 1851 "MOBY-DICK, OR THE WHALE."-- We have enjoyed ourselves so richly in following Melville's heroes in "Typee," "Omoo," &c., that we look forward with pleasure to the hours of leisure that will allow us to look through "Moby-Dick." We are sure there is amusement in it; for it opens promisingly. For sale by E. H. Pease & Co. --Albany Evening Journal, November 12, 1851. Labels: Albany, Albany Evening Journal, Albany Museum, bookstores, E. H. Bender, Erastus H. Pease, Moby-Dick, Prosper L. Gilbert, Weare C. Little Omoo in the Albany Evening Atlas Here is a favorable review of Herman Melville's second book Omoo from the Albany Evening Atlas of May 4, 1847. The Atlas was then edited by Henry H. Van Dyck and William Cassidy. Like the notice of Moby-Dick in Cassidy's Albany Atlas, this one has not been transcribed or logged in previous Melville scholarship. Gary Scharnhorst discovered the two reviews of Mardi in the Albany Atlas that are reprinted in Herman Melville: The Contemporary Reviews, edited by Brian Higgins and Hershel Parker (Cambridge University Press, 1995) at pages 211 and 227-8. Both Albany Atlas reviews of Mardi are quoted in the first part of Scharnhorst,'s two-part article, "Melville Bibliography 1846-1897: A Sheaf of Uncollected Excerpts, Notices and Reviews," Melville Society Extracts 74 (September 1988) pages 8-12 at page 10. Found on Fultonhistory.com: Albany Evening Atlas - May 4, 1847 via FultonHistory OMOO, A Narrative of Adventures in the South Seas; by HEMAN MELVILLE, author of "Typee." Complete in two parts. Another delightful work by the author of Typee, which was one of the most delightful books ever written by an American author. The title of the present work, "Omoo," is borrowed, the author tells us, "from the dialect of the Marquesan Islands, where, among other uses, the word signifies a rover, or rather a person wandering from one island to another." Very appropriate is the title and charming is the thread of narrative and adventure, drawn by our writer amidst the lovely islands of the illimitable Pacific. He takes up his story from the time of his escape from the Typee valley, named in the concluding pages of his former work. His escape being effected by means of an English vessel which had touched at the island to recruit her men. He spent about three months, wandering in various parts of the islands of Tahiti and Imeeo, and the points of his observation and researches are given in the volumes before us, and much have we been entertained and instructed by their perusal. They are written in the same graphic and transparent style that distinguished Typee, and in the same picturesque spirit. It would be easy to select page after page of great beauty, full of the finest sketchings both of scenery and character, whilst the wild and romantic adventure prevalent thro'-out, leads on the attention unflagging, from the commencement to the close. We add a short extract from the conclusion of the work, descriptive of his departure from the Island of Imeeo. "An hour or two after midnight, every thing was noiseless; but when the first streak of the dawn showed itself over the mountains, a sharp voice hailed the forecastle, and ordered the ship unmoored. The anchors came up cheerily; the sails were soon set; and with the early breath of the tropical morning, fresh and fragrant from the hill sides, we slowly glided down the bay, and were swept through the opening in the reef. Presently we 'hove to,' and the canoes came along side to take off the islanders who had accompanied us thus far. As he stepped on the side, I shook the doctor long and heartily by the hand. I have never seen or heard of him since. "Crowding all sail, we braced the yards square, and, the breeze freshening, bowled straight away from the land. Once more the sailor's cradle rocked under me, and I found myself rolling in my gait. "By noon the island had gone down in the horizon and all before was the wide Pacific." Issued by those eminent publishers the Messrs. HARPER, the work, as a matter of course, possesses all the requisites of clear type, fine white paper and neat exterior. It is for sale at the Literary Rooms of W. C. LITTLE & Co. Moby-Dick in Cassidy's Albany Atlas https://melvilliana.blogspot.com/2020/04/moby-dick-in-cassidys-albany-atlas.html Labels: Albany Evening Atlas, Henry H. Van Dyck, Omoo, Reviews and Notices, William Cassidy William Cassidy (1815-1873) via New York State Library Here is an early, previously uncollected notice of Moby-Dick from the Albany Evening Atlas of November 21, 1851. I will add it to the census of 1851-2 reviews and notices, reluctantly counting it there as "Mixed" instead of "Favorable" since the reviewer (William Cassidy?) faults Moby-Dick for "evident marks of carelessness and haste." Two notices of Mardi on April 18 and May 17, 1849 are transcribed from the Albany Atlas in Herman Melville: The Contemporary Reviews, ed. Brian Higgins and Hershel Parker (Cambridge University Press, 1995) at pages 211 and 227-8. The Albany Atlas was then published by Henry H. Van Dyck and edited by Van Dyck and William Cassidy. Found in Tom Tryiniski's great archives of historic newspapers at Fultonhistory.com. Albany, NY Evening Atlas - November 21, 1851 MOBY-DICK, OR THE WHALE, by Herman Melville, Harper & Brothers. After exhausting the treasures of romance which are to be found on the Islands of the sea, and in the ships which float upon its billows, the inimitable Melville has, in this work, penetrated beneath its surface, and brought to light one of the great wonders of the deep, the Leviathan whom God hath made to play therein--the Whale, its history, its habits, the seas it frequents, the exciting scenes connected with its capture, and its value as an article of commerce, are some of the items which go to make up this rather bulky volume. And with all there is mingled much of that daring, dashing kind of adventure, for the delineation of which our author is so justly famed. We cannot say that we admire this volume as much as some of its predecessors. The style has not been used as much as it should have been, and it bears evident marks of carelessness and haste. But, nevertheless, whatever Melville writes will be read, for he is one of those few who have made their mark upon the literature of the age. https://melvilliana.blogspot.com/2020/02/moby-dick-widely-praised-in-1851-2.html https://melvilliana.blogspot.com/2020/04/omoo-in-albany-evening-atlas.html In 1831 Herman Melville, age 12, heard William Cassidy, age 16, declaim the stirring Extract from Harper’s Speech on French Aggressions at City Hall in Albany: Orations heard by ciphering whiz-kid Herman Melville https://melvilliana.blogspot.com/2015/03/orations-heard-august-4-1831-by.html Labels: Albany Evening Atlas, Moby-Dick, Reviews and Notices, William Cassidy Omoo in Macon GA From the Georgia Journal & Messenger (Macon, Georgia) for June 2, 1847, then edited by Samuel T. Chapman and Simri Rose. Now accessible via Georgia Historic Newspapers https://gahistoricnewspapers.galileo.usg.edu/lccn/sn85038491/1847-06-02/ed-1/seq-2/ and Tom Tryniski's online archives of historic newspapers at Fultonhistory.com. Macon, GA Journal and Messenger - June 2, 1847 NEW BOOKS. OMOO: A NARRATIVE OF ADVENTURES IN THE SOUTH SEAS, by Herman Melville.— All who have read the deeply interesting work called Typee, from the pen of the above author, will of course be anxious still further to pursue the romantic wanderer among the Islands of the South Seas. Originally a sailor before the mast of a whaler, the author became a rover among the savages of the Marquesas Islands, and finally a captive in the valley of Typee, inhabited by primitive savages. As the volume called Typee was written principally to give a correct idea of the manners, customs, mode of living, &c., &c., of the South Sea Islanders, unbiased by missionary influences; so the book now before us is intended to give a familiar account of the present condition of the converted Polynesians. It is admirably written and abounds in interesting narrative. Many of the incidents are highly amusing and ludicrous, and the reflections just such as might be expected from a wild roving sailor, who possessed vast capacity, combined with a devil-may-care spirit, which made him equally at home in the hulk of a whaler, the hut of a savage, or the palace of a Tahiti sovereign. He treats of subjects hitherto little understood by the general reader, but which will be found not the less interesting because novel and far-fetched. It is a highly interesting Book. All of these works are from the prolific press of Harper & Brothers, and have been handed to us by Mr. Boardman, who offers them, together with an extensive collection of standard works, for sale. Labels: Macon Journal & Messenger, Omoo, Reviews and Notices Lady sailor on whaleship LYDIA, "equal to any man" This early report of a black woman on the crew of a Nantucket whaleship appeared in the New London Bee (New London, Connecticut) on June 10, 1801, reprinted from the New England Palladium (Boston, Massachusetts) of June 5, 1801. Found in the online Newspaper Archives at GenealogyBank. The given date "18th May last" means May 1801, indicating completion of the second of two voyages by the Lydia when William Clark (or Clarke, elsewhere) served as captain in 1800-1801. The female sailor went disguised as a man on both voyages, as documented in Alexander Starbuck's History of the American Whale Fishery (Waltham, MA, 1878) pages 195-196: "One of the crew a disguised female; had been two voyages undetected." New London, CT Bee - June 10, 1801 via GenealogyBank On the 18th May last, arrived at the bar off the harbor of Nantucket, the ship Lydia, capt. Clark, belonging to Micajah Coffin & Sons, of that place, from a southern whaling voyage, with her casks full of whale oil. One thing worthy of notice happened in the course of the voyage, which will serve to show that the female form may exist without possessing all the soft and delicate habits so much admired in the sex. On the voyage, one of the blacks belonging to capt. Clark's crew was discovered to be a woman; notwithstanding which, capt. C. informs us, that she has performed all the duties incumbent on a sailor equal to any man he had on board. What induced the young lady to disguise herself and enter into so dangerous and laborious an employment we have not yet been informed. Palladium -- June 5. Reprinted from a "Boston Paper" in the New York Gazette on June 11, 1801; and Alexandria, VA Times and District of Columbia Daily Advertiser on June 15, 1801. Also reprinted in the Philadelphia, PA Gazette of the United States for June 11, 1801. Labels: Micajah Coffin, Nantucket, New England Palladium, New London Bee, whaling, William Clark, Women in Whaling Pittsfield's Bildad Robert Melvill aka Robert Melville was Herman Melville's first cousin. Herman's father Allan Melvill was the older brother of Robert's father Thomas Melvill, Jr. While Herman was living at Arrowhead in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and still working on Moby-Dick, his cousin Robert got appointed administrator for the estate of deceased Pittsfield resident Bildad Williams (1784-1851). Robert Melvill was a Pittsfield farmer. With his wife Susan, Robert ran the old Melvill mansion as a boarding house, until the property was sold to John Rowland Morewood. Later in 1851, some time after the Morewoods returned to Pittsfield from England, Robert moved to Galena, Illinois. Later he settled in Davenport, Iowa. I don't know how how or why Herman's cousin Robert Melvill would have been involved in the settlement of Bildad's estate. Bildad in the Bible is one of Job's three friends. In Moby-Dick, one of the Quaker owners of the whaleship Pequod is named Bildad. As Ishmael describes him in chapter 16 of Moby-Dick, the fictional Bildad is characteristically pious and parsimonious. At sea, Captain Bildad had been a notoriously demanding employer or "task-master": Now Bildad, I am sorry to say, had the reputation of being an incorrigible old hunks, and in his sea-going days, a bitter, hard task-master. They told me in Nantucket, though it certainly seems a curious story, that when he sailed the old Categut whaleman, his crew, upon arriving home, were mostly all carried ashore to the hospital, sore exhausted and worn out. For a pious man, especially for a Quaker, he was certainly rather hard-hearted, to say the least. He never used to swear, though, at his men, they said; but somehow he got an inordinate quantity of cruel, unmitigated hard work out of them. When Bildad was a chief-mate, to have his drab-colored eye intently looking at you, made you feel completely nervous, till you could clutch something—a hammer or a marling-spike, and go to work like mad, at something or other, never mind what. Indolence and idleness perished from before him. His own person was the exact embodiment of his utilitarian character. On his long, gaunt body, he carried no spare flesh, no superfluous beard, his chin having a soft, economical nap to it, like the worn nap of his broad-brimmed hat. --Moby-Dick Chapter 16: The Ship Pittsfield's real Bildad also might have been hard to work for. Or maybe he was just unlucky in his reliance on rascally "boys," like Pitch in The Confidence-Man ("all boys are rascals"). No telling why, exactly, but in October 1838, a young apprentice named Henry ran away from Bildad Williams. Thu, Nov 15, 1838 – 1 · The Pittsfield Sun (Pittsfield, Massachusetts) · Newspapers.com RAN away from the subscriber, on the 20th inst, HENRY W. WARD, a lad about 12 years old, light complexion, dark hair, and blue eyes; without hat or shoes. All persons are hereby cautioned not to harbor, trust or employ said boy; and whosoever will give information where he may be found shall receive the thanks of BILDAD WILLIAMS. Pittsfield, Oct. 22, 1838. Henry W. Ward must have been returned to Bildad, for he ran away again two years later: Pittsfield Sun - February 4, 1841 via GenealogyBank RUN away from me on the 27th ult. a Boy by the name of HENRY W. WARD, 14 years old, stocky built, gray eyes, dark hair, and walks stooping. He wore away a light mixed roundabout, black vest with a red back, and moleskin pantaloons--all considerably worn. He also wore away a good hair seal cap, and a pair of good boots, and took some other articles of clothing. All persons are forbid harboring, trusting or employing said runaway; and whoever will give information where he may be found will confer a favor on Pittsfield, Feb. 2, 1841. The summer before Henry's second departure, in July 1840, a warrant had been issued against the estate of Bildad Williams, evidently in connection with bankruptcy proceedings. After Bildad's death from "Disease of the kidneys" on April 27, 1851, Herman's cousin Robert Melvill was named Administrator of the estate. Pittsfield, MA Sun - May 8, 1851 Bildad Williams' Estate. NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has been duly appointed Administrator on the estate of BILDAD WILLIAMS, late of Pittsfield, in the County of Berkshire, deceased, and has taken upon himself that trust, by giving bond as the law directs. All persons having demands upon the estate of the said deceased, are requested to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to said estate, are called upon to make payment to ROBERT MELVILL, Adm'r. In Robert's ad for the subsequent estate sale, remaining possessions of the deceased included "a large assortment of Household Furniture" along with "Comb Makers Tools and other articles." Pittsfield, MA Culturist and Gazette - May 14, 1851 THE Subscriber will expose for sale at Public Auction on Saturday, the seventeenth day of May inst., at the residence of the late Bildad Williams, a large assortment of Household Furniture. Comb Makers Tools and other articles. ROB'T. MELVILLE, Administrator. Pittsfield, May 13, 1851. The official register of deaths in Pittsfield gives the occupation of Bildad Williams as "Comb Maker." So then, young Henry Ward the 1838 and 1841 runaway possibly had been employed by Bildad in the manufacture of combs. However, according to the United States Federal Census for 1850, Bildad Williams at that time worked as a "Grocer." Bildad's given age of 66 in the October 1850 census and April 1851 death register puts his birth year around 1784. In the category of "Sex and Condition" the death register indicates "Widower-Colored." According to the 1850 Census Bildad Williams lived alone, and owned Real Estate valued at $800. Bildad's wife Juliana Williams died on June 28, 1846, age 65. Pittsfield Bildad was born in Connecticut, according to census and death records accessible on Ancestry.com. At seventeen, a Bildad Williams ran away from Cato Williams (his uncle? or father?) in Mansfield, Connecticut. Cato Williams, Bildad Williams ran away, Mansfield Mon, May 11, 1801 – Page 4 · Hartford Courant (Hartford, Connecticut) · Newspapers.com "RAN away from the Subscriber in Mansfield, on the 20th inst. Bildad Williams, seventeen years old, well built, walks stooping; wore away a blue long coat, swansdown vest, blue trowsers, and a poor felt hat. This is to forbid all persons, or masters of vessels, harboring said boy on penalty of the law. Whoever will take up said boy or give information of him shall have one cent reward, and all charges paid. CATO WILLIAMS. Mansfield, 27th April 1801." Robert Underhill, current President of the Historical Society of Clarendon Vermont, has identified Mansfield's Bildad Williams as the son of Cato Williams with his wife Lydia Williams. As reported by Underhill and others, this Cato Williams died in Westfield, MA in 1828. A Cato Williams is listed as the head of household in the 1820 U. S. Federal Census for Lenox in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The Williams household of five was then comprised of four "Free Colored Persons" and one "Free White Person." Another researcher on Ancestry.com gives the father of Bildad Williams as Elisha Williams (1717-1784), who owned property in Mansfield, CT next to land sold for $215 in 1809 by Jesse Spafford to Lydia, Isham, and Bildad Williams. In 1817, Bildad sold his remaining share of the Mansfield property to Simeon Allen. Originally in Windham County Connecticut. Mansfield was annexed to Tolland County in 1827. Tolland County, CT happens to be the stated birthplace of Melville's fictional cabin boy, Pip. In Moby-Dick, Melville's narrator Ishmael refers to Pip's "native Tolland county in Connecticut" (Chapter 93); and Pip relates a story about his father in "old Tolland county" (Chapter 99). The Black cabin boy Pip may be partly based on John Backus, Melville's shipmate on the whaler Acushnet. But the birthplace of Backus has not been established, leading some readers of Moby-Dick to wonder with the editors of the 1988 Northwestern-Newberry Edition, page 853, "what made him bring in Tolland County at all?" This Mansfield, Connecticut Bildad was reportedly 17 in 1801, which would make his birth year 1784--identical with that of the "colored" widower Bildad Williams who died in Pittsfield at the age of 66 on April 27, 1851. The same Bildad whose estate, after his death, was sold at auction by Herman Melville's cousin Robert. In spite of the published warning to "masters of vessels" by Cato Williams in May 1801, Mansfield's Bildad Williams actually did receive New England Seamen's Protection Certificate number 2209 in New London on September 19, 1801. Age 18; height 5' 8"; complexion "Mulatto." So Bildad Williams from Mansfield, Connecticut went to sea. Where he sailed is unknown--the earliest New London Crew Lists on the website of Mystic Seaport Museum, are from 1803. From New London, Bildad in 1801 would not have gone a-whaling. The first commercial whaling voyage from New London was by the Dauphin in 1805, according to Alexander Starbuck's History of the American Whale Fishery. Moby-Dick fans may be interested in the relative scarcity of sailors named Bildad. Of Melville's two retired Quaker captains, Peleg bore the commoner name. The 30,988 total records in the Registers of Seamen's Protection Certificates contain more than thirty Pelegs, but just one Bildad. Robert Melville obits https://melvilliana.blogspot.com/2020/07/robert-melville-obits.html Labels: Bildad Williams, Henry W. Ward, Moby-Dick, Pip, Pittsfield, Pittsfield Culturist and Gazette, Pittsfield Sun, Robert Melvill, The Confidence-Man Was Ishmael Black? Facts Behind Herman Melville’s Fiction \| The Journal of African American History: Vol 102, No 3 By Robert J. O'Hara: Labels: Moby-Dick, Robert J. O'Hara Verplanck toasts Moore, 1859 Hon. Gulian Crommelin Verplanck of N.Y. Brady-Handy photograph collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division From the account of the 1859 St Nicholas Society banquet, titled "The Children's Carol" and published over the signature of "SENTINEL" (William Henry Bogart) in the Morning Courier and New York Enquirer on Saturday, December 17, 1859: Morning Courier and New-York Enquirer - December 17, 1859 via Fultonhistory.com ... All this is introduction to the mention of the very pleasantest page in the history of the evening of the last sixth of December. No one who heard him will forget the pleasant but enriched manner in which GULIAN C. VERPLANCK delineated the character and pledged to the health and happiness of CLEMENT C. MOORE, the Author of that delightful Poem, sung for and by so many darling little hearts, whose golden pivot of the wheel of the Year, is "The Night before Christmas"-- Mr. VERPLANCK declared it the Children's Carol, and as such it has blended itself among those associations which brighten even amidst the deepest dust of care, those hours which even a stern man keeps hid from all the tumult of his own breast and struggles with others. Men remember to their latest day how often little hands have in their innocence led them into the path, they would then give worlds to tread again. The very inner light of a Christian civilization is kindness to the home hearts. We have almost in the heavier movement of lesser men forgotten that the graceful scholar whose felicitous embodiment of the most popular of all traditions that have found rest in America, is yet [one] of our citizens. Mr. VERPLANCK's delineation of the life of this gentleman was heard with appreciation of the value of this offering by one scholar to another. Surrounded by all that the possession of great wealth can give, Mr. MOORE finds in the library of rare books, the society of cherished friends, the observation of an old age preserved in vigor of reflection, as pleasant lot as is cast among men. And as the days in the sure drift of Time are bringing us to the Christmas, to turn a genial thought towards this theme, is most appropriate. It was a right theme for the utterances of that brilliant evening, for brilliant it was, though all the gloom of the accumulated clouds wore the drapery that the city wore. The Old Festival had all the honors. The Presidency had one of New York's favorite sons in its place [Verplanck, succeeded by Hamilton Fish]. The best scholar left among us rose to the pledge, and the Sons of St. Nicholas with joyous heart remembered the Author of the Children's Christmas Carol. SENTINEL. "Sentinel" was the usual pseudonym of William Henry Bogart, as verified in Appleton's Cyclopædia of American Biography Volume 1, ed. James Grant Wilson and John Fiske (New York, 1888) page 302. It's good to have Bogart's account of the 1859 holiday toast by Gulian C. Verplanck "to the health and happiness" of his old friend and former seminary colleague. Clement C. Moore did not belong to the St. Nicholas Society and would not have been present at the festivities that Bogart describes. Verplanck himself was the "best scholar left among us" who rose to make the "pledge" or drinking toast. The report in the New York Tribune on December 7, 1859 did not mention Gulian C. Verplanck or his formal tribute to the author of the "Children's Christmas Carol": ST. NICHOLAS SOCIETY.-- This Association, composed of the descendants of the Dutch settlers of New York, celebrated its anniversary last night by a dinner at the St Nicholas Hotel. The attendance was good, and the representatives of the old Knickerbockers had a good time generally, eating doughnuts and drinking schnapps, and cracking jokes and smoking long pipes. Earlier in the same year, this bit of "Newport Gossip" dated August 3, 1859 appeared in correspondence of the Boston Journal; reprinted in the New York Evening Post on August 5, 1859: Another literary notable here is Clement C. Moore, who is justly styled "a fine old Christian gentleman, scholar and poet," by one who knows him well. Although upwards of eighty years of age, Mr. Moore retains his love for classical literature, and his conversation is marked by that genial good humor displayed in his well-known poetical chronicle of "A Visit from St. Nicholas," commencing " 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse." Labels: A Visit from St Nicholas, Clement C. Moore, Gulian C. Verplanck, New York Courier and Enquirer, Newport RI, The Night Before Christmas, William Henry Bogart Black Snake? This is about the name of Sarah Morewood's "fine young colt" who broke one of his legs on the railroad track, after colliding with a train. As Herman Melville reported to Evert Duyckinck on December 13, 1850, the injured limb of the "luckless" horse was broken "clean into two peices" and had to be professionally treated, "done up by the surgeon." Herman's sister Augusta Melville later gave the name of the horse along with the sad news of his death. Transcribed as "Black Quake" on page 172 in the 1993 Northwestern-Newberry Edition of Herman Melville's Correspondence, edited by Lynn Horth; and Hershel Parker, Herman Melville: A Biography, Volume 1, 1819-1851 (Johns Hopkins University Press, 1996) at pages 800 and 809. In Melville in Love (HarperCollins, 2016) Michael Selden pictures Black Quake as "a rambunctious horse with a name that suggested the thudding force of its galloping speed." Black Quake? or Black Snake? Below is a detail from the letter of December 21, 1850 that Augusta wrote to Helen, now digitized and accessible online courtesy of The New York Public Library Digital Collections. Does other evidence exist for the name Black Quake? Here it looks to me like Black Snake. And farriers (that is, more than one horse doctor) not farmers. "Poor Black Snake is dead. -- All the farriers could not save him. What will Mrs Morewood say." Enlarged: Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. "Letters sent, notebooks and keepsakes" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1841 - 1854. http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/752fe150-5889-0136-238d-3dcc24fb54fc The second letter seems formed like the "n" in "not." The first letter looks close enough to Augusta's upper case "S" elsewhere, for example in "Says Sophia" <https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/76289b60-5889-0136-f362-3554d5606ebf> and "Sam Savage." <https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/77799750-5889-0136-d69f-5d9c6b561b38> Was another horse (anywhere) ever named Black Quake? Horses named Black Snake may be found with circus animals, celebrated running horses, and registered Morgans. Barnum's Menagerie and Circus had a "black horse" named "Black Snake," one of a hundred and twenty horses sold at auction in 1854. Mon, Oct 30, 1854 – Page 2 · Pittsburgh Daily Post (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com Another black horse named "Black Snake" was a celebrated Quarter running horse, listed in the American Race-turf Register: BLACK SNAKE, C. R. H. A high formed black horse, bred by Hugh Snelling, (a colored man,) residing in Granville County, State of N. C. foaled about the year 1788 — Got by the I. H. Obscurity, his dam the running mare Harlot, by the R. H. Old Bacchus — "Black Snake" and son "Van Antwerp's Black Snake" are listed in The Morgan Horse and Register with Descendants of Sherman Morgan. George Doolittle and Doolittle's Express https://melvilliana.blogspot.com/2020/04/george-doolittle-and-doolittles-express.html Labels: Arrowhead, Augusta Melville, Berkshire, George Doolittle, Sarah Morewood For the record, in 1850 there was a man named Doolittle in Berkshire County, Massachusetts who operated an express service from Lee to Pittsfield via Lenox. In the postscript for The Melville Log, Jay Leyda mentions an elusive "cousin Doolittle, the Lenox expressman": "And some relatives have been left total mysteries--for example, cousin Doolittle, the Lenox expressman." --Jay Leyda, "The Endless Study." Postscript to The Melville Log (New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1951) Volume 2, page 859. Leyda seems to mean the "Mr. Doolittle" that Herman Melville called "my cousin" and implicated in the sad accident that injured one of Sarah Morewood's horses. Where Leyda got the phrase "Lenox expressman" is not clear to me, but the tag would certainly apply to George Doolittle, resident of Lee in Berkshire County, Massachusetts and owner-operator in 1850 of "Doolittle's Express." Pittsfield Culturist and Gazette - June 12, 1850 Doolittle's Express. LEE via. Lenox to Pittsfield: every day Sundays excepted, in season for the trains of cars and Express Lines. All orders and errands entrusted to my care will receive prompt attention, with moderate charges. GEORGE DOOLITTLE. Lee, Feb. 1850. The reference to "cousin" Doolittle occurs in Melville's chatty letter of December 13, 1850 to Evert Duyckinck. The Melville Log partly transcribes this letter in Volume 1 on page 401 but omits the relevant passage about Doolittle and Mrs. Morewood's horses. As Melville relates, this "Mr. Doolittle" was on the railroad track in his sleigh and just missed colliding with an oncoming train. The train hit three horses belonging to Melville's then absent neighbor, Sarah Morewood. One of the three eventually died after suffering a broken leg in the accident. Melville's letter is reprinted on pages 172-175 in the 1993 Northwestern-Newberry Edition of Melville's Correspondence, edited by Lynn Horth. The same 1850 letter is accessible online via the Internet Archive in The Letters of Herman Melville, edited by Merrell R. Davis and William H. Gilman (Yale University Press, 1960) pages 115-118. Here is an image from the original document, now accessible courtesy of the New York Public Library Digital Collections: Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. "1850-1851" The New York Public Library Digital Collections 1850-1851. http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/ae98a990-1793-0133-e826-58d385a7bbd0 ... one of my neighbors has really met with a bad accident in the loss of a fine young colt. That neighbor is our friend Mrs Morewood. Mr Doolittle — my cousin — was crossing the R.R. track yesterday (where it runs thro the wooded part of the farm.) in his slay — sleigh I mean — and was followed by all three of Mrs Morewood’s horses (they running at large for the sake of the air & exercise). Well: just as Doolittle got on the track with his vehicle, along comes the Locomotive — whereupon Doolittle whips up like mad & steers clear; but the frightened horses following him, they scamper off full before the engine, which hitting them right & left, tumbles one into a ditch, pitches another into a snow-bank, & chases the luckless third so hard as to come into direct contact with him, & break his leg clean into two peices. — With his leg “in splints” that is done up by the surgeon, the poor colt now lies in his straw, & the prayers of all good Christians are earnestly solicited in his behalf. Certainly, considering the bounding spirit and full- blooded life in that colt— how it might for many a summer have sported in pastures of red clover & gone cantering merrily along the "Gulf Road” with a sprightly Mrs Morewood on his back, patting his neck & lovingly talking to him — considering all this, I say, I really think that a broken leg for him is not one jot less bad than it would be for me — tho’ I grant you, even as it is with him, he has one more leg than I have now. Davis and Gilman were unable to identify Doolittle beyond the surname: In what way Mr. Doolittle of the following story was Melville's cousin remains a mystery, upon which neither genealogies, local histories, nor family reminiscences have yet thrown any light. <https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.84865/page/n155/mode/2up> The Northwestern-Newberry Edition of Melville's Correspondence credits Hershel Parker with the identification of "Doolittle" as Robert Melvill. This explanation of "Doolittle" as a joking code-name for Herman's "hapless cousin" Robert previously appeared in Parker's article,"Moby-Dick and Domesticity," in Critical Essays on Herman Melville's Moby-Dick, ed. Brian Higgins and Hershel Parker (New York: G.K. Hall and Co., 1992) pages 545-562 at page 552. So identified in both volumes of Herman Melville: A Biography Volume 1, 1819-1851 page 798; and Volume 2, 1851-1891 page 626. <https://books.google.com/books?id=OrTOQR4QyKIC&pg=PA798&lpg#v=onepage&q&f=false> It would be good to learn the exact source of Jay Leyda's information about a "Lenox expressman" linked to "cousin Doolittle." Was it one of the 1850 ads in the Pittsfield Culturist and Gazette, shown and transcribed above? No information has turned up yet about this George Doolittle's parents. Census and other records on Ancestry.com indicate that George Doolittle (1808-1894) lived most of his life in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. He was born in 1808 in Hancock; and died in Lee at the age of 86. Pittsfield Sun - October 13, 1831 This George Doolittle married Electra Miller Doolittle (1805-1873), aka Electa or Eleeta, on October 6, 1831, as announced in the Pittsfield Sun on October 13, 1831. Their son James Henry Doolittle (1836-1881) was born in Dalton, Massachusetts. George but not Electra Doolittle lived to enjoy the birth of Rolfe, their second grandson, on June 2, 1876. The next day, G. P. Putnam's Sons published Herman Melville's epic religious poem, Clarel: A Poem and Pilgrimage in the Holy Land. In Clarel, coincidentally, the most Melville-like pilgrim of all was named Rolfe. Like his grandfather George, Rolfe Doolittle (1876-1940) found employment in Lee as an Expressman. Thu, Feb 11, 1909 – 11 · The Berkshire Eagle (Pittsfield, Massachusetts) · Newspapers.com — Rolfe Doolittle, Adams Express messenger, has a splendid bird dog that came to him in a peculiar manner. It jumped from the express car on the Pittsfield-New York train yesterday. Adams Express officials have been trying to locate the owner of the dog but so far their efforts have been without success. The dog wears a fine collar but there is no name on it. --The Berkshire Eagle, February 11, 1909. https://melvilliana.blogspot.com/2020/04/black-snake.html Labels: Arrowhead, Clarel, George Doolittle, Jay Leyda, Pittsfield, Robert Melvill, Rolfe Doolittle, Sarah Morewood, The Melville Log Was Ishmael Black? Facts Behind Herman Melville’s ...	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line602
__label__cc	0.611756	0.388244	MINES CLIMBS TOGETHER: COVID-19 health and safety resources, updates Prashun Gorai Research Faculty, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Dr. Prashun Gorai is a research professor in the George S. Ansell Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. He is also affiliated with the Materials Science Center at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Dr. Gorai’s research focuses on utilizing first-principles computational tools to accelerate the discovery and design of novel functional materials for thermoelectric, photovoltaic, energy storage (solid-state batteries), and electronic applications. More details of his research can be found at: www.prashungorai.org pgorai@mines.edu • Postdoctoral Fellow, Colorado School of Mines (CSM) and National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (2014-2017). • Ph. D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), Urbana, IL (2008-2014). • B. Tech, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras (2003-2008). • Thermoelectric Materials Novel, high-performance thermoelectric materials are needed for developing commercially-viable technologies that would enable waste heat capture, solid-state refrigeration, and solar-thermal electricity generation. The search for new high-performance thermoelectric materials has so far been limited by both the breadth and diversity of the chemical space and the serial nature of experimental work. Recent computational advances have enabled ab initio prediction of electron and phonon transport properties in complex materials across large chemical spaces. By adopting a computationally guided approach, we aim to discover and design novel thermoelectric materials. We are particularly interested in: 1. Developing models of transport properties and descriptors of TE performance 2. Search for novel thermoelectric materials 3. Predicting defect chemistry and material dopability to guide experiments 4. Modeling of anisotropic transport in quasi-low dimensional (e.g. layered) materials • Photovoltaic Materials The success of hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites as photovoltaic absorbers has promoted widespread interest in perovskite materials. Despite growth techniques that typically introduce a large number of defects, measured lifetimes of photo-generated carriers are exceptionally long. The resilience of the electronic transport properties to defects, which is termed “defect tolerance”, is a consequence of the defects introducing only shallow levels. Our work focuses on understanding the underlying structural and compositional features of defect-tolerant semiconductors. The understanding of such features will enable the discovery and design of novel defect- tolerant semiconductors for optoelectronic and power electronic applications. As part of this project, we aim to: 1. Understand and quantify the materials features than enable defect tolerance 2. Discover novel defect-tolerant semiconductors for photovoltaics • Power Electronic Materials Power electronics (PE) are used to control and convert electrical energy in a wide range of applications from consumer products to large-scale industrial equipment. While Si-based power devices account for the vast majority of the market, wide band gap semiconductors such as SiC, GaN, and Ga2O3 are starting to gain ground. However, these emerging materials face challenges due to either non-negligible defect densities, high synthesis and processing costs, or poor thermal properties. Our work focuses on: 1. Searching for novel wide bandgap semiconductors for beyond next-generation • P. Gorai, R. W. McKinney, N. M. Haegel, A. Zakutayev, and V. Stevanovic, “A Computational Survey of Semiconductors for Power Electronics,” Energy & Environmental Science, 12, 3338 (2019). • P. Gorai, B. Ortiz, E. S. Toberer, and V. Stevanovic, “Investigation of n-type Doping Strategies for Mg3Sb2,” Journal of Materials Chemistry A 6, 13806 (2018). • P. Gorai, V. Stevanovic, and E. S. Toberer, “Computationally Guided Discovery of Thermoelectric Materials,” Nature Reviews Materials 2, 17503 (2017). • P. Gorai, E. S. Toberer, and V. Stevanovic, “Computational Identification of Promising Thermoelectric Materials Among Known Quasi-2D Binary Compounds,” J. Materials Chemistry A 4, 11110 (2016). • J. Yan, P. Gorai, V. Stevanovic, Eric S. Toberer et al., “Material Descriptors For Predicting Thermoelectric Performance,” Energy and Environmental Science 8, 983 (2015). Complete list of publications can be found here: www.prashungorai.org/publications 1500 Illinois St., Golden, CO 80401 Careers at Mines Graduate Student Government Mines Magazine Visit Mines Arthur Lakes Library Conference and Event Planning ©2021 Colorado School of Mines	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line605
__label__cc	0.716834	0.283166	Home » NEWS » Video Games’ Influence on Mainstream Movies Video Games’ Influence on Mainstream Movies Posted by Ulkar Alakbarova in NEWS // 0 Comments Video games have moved right out of the niche interest group that they once were and into the mainstream consciousness. Video games have been exerting an ever growing influence on the realm of mainstream media, including blockbuster films. Direct Influences If we take a look at some of the most recent animated movies coming out, some of them take directly from the world of video games. Pixels and Wreck it Ralph immediately spring to mind as those that are about and focusing on video games. These are drawing directly from some of the much loved video game characters that have been around for decades, with cameos from Pacman, Sonic, Q’bert and others. The Lego universe has successfully created a franchise of movies and games that look almost identical to one another. With the Ninjago movie coming out later in the year and their game development studios pumping out games to match, they’re twinned in success in the gaming industry. Musical Influences Video game soundtracks are now in a league of their own, with an entire genre dedicated to them. These have a really unique sound and this is being replicated within movies to create a dynamic and interesting soundtrack. Some of the simplest video game music is instantly recognisable and conjures up certain memories for viewers. The way that Bingo on TV and Film is represented is very indicative of this, often featuring bright and colourful soundtracks and sound effects. Online bingo games have a super distinct style, with many representations striving to show this. Videography and Storytelling It’s no secret that video games are amazing at telling stories through unconventional techniques. The storytelling techniques that are in play in some of the most famous games have caused a ripple through the movie industry, though some may not notice the exact correlation. Take the hit movie Children of Men as an example, which takes place in the sort of dystopian future that will remind you of Fallout or The Last of Us. In many of the scenes, we watch the action as though we’re playing a third person shooter, with the camera poised just over the main character’s shoulder. This is a very clever technique that makes us feel like we’re actually part of the movie, rather than just passive viewers. CGI has always been a part of the video game world and now this is becoming a more prominent part of the film industry. Motion capture and 3D rendering looks better than ever in both films and games, making it much more enjoyable for the user. VR is in the games industry at the moment, but VR and AR films may also be on the way too, we’re sure someone out there is working towards this. It’s clear to see that these two industries have become more and more influenced by one another as time goes on. At the start of this relationship, video games took more from films, but now films seem to take much more from the world of games.	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line606
__label__cc	0.514427	0.485573	‘Scream Queens’ 107 Beware of Young Girls Recap TV Show RecapsScream QueensAll News This week on Scream Queens, we are one step closer to learning who the killer is taking out the Kappas with ‘Beware of Young Girls.’ We also get a little TMI for a few of the characters. The house finally has a funeral for Chanel #2 (Adriana Grande) and, of course, Chanel Prime gives the eulogy. She does not hold back mentioning everything she believes her ex-friend was including a slut who slept with her boyfriend. Not even her parents care that she’s dead according to her. “As soon as Chanel No. 2’s parents learned that their daughter’s dead body had been found, they went on a cruise to celebrate. That’s how much they hated this dead bitch.” Everyone says their goodbyes and the quest to find out who the Red Devil or Devils continues. In the midst of Zayday and Grace trying to determine who is it, there is a second story that unfolds showing just how dangerous and demented Dean Munsch (Jamie Lee Curtis) truly is. And one is quite prepared for what they will uncover. The back-story is that her husband, a professor at the University, fell in love with one of the soros the year before. Feather McCarthy took the Dean’s man, and while she tried to play coy about it, Munsch was more than bothered by her husband of many years leaving her for a pretty young thing. I mean, who wouldn’t feel a certain kind of way? We see the gruesome way in which he was killed, arms chopped off and head placed in a fish tank. Munsch is questioned by the police and somehow leads everyone to believe the Red Devil is behind her husband’s demise. But we all know it is indeed the original scream queen herself. Feather is the one who goes down for her lover’s murder and is sent away… to an asylum… in a straight jacket. Now that you know about that, here’s the rest of the story that feeds into the overall plot of the show. The Chanels continue to hate being under Chanel Prime. Of course, they don’t tell her to her face but behind closed doors and plot to take her out. They make their plans, which is to do it after she falls asleep. But something magical happens which lends to the reaching that the show already does on a weekly basis. 'Scream Queens' 113 All Is Revealed Red Devil Finale Thanks to a séance after Chanel’s funeral, the girls contact her. They ask her questions like does Chanel #5 have teeth in her vagina as that is one of the running jokes on the show. They also ask who is killing everyone, and she says that Chanel is the murderer. This pisses the president off, and she doesn’t want to play anymore. Later that night, Chanel is visited by Chanel #2 who is in hell burning and having to pick the food out of the beards of Saddam Hussein with her teeth for all of eternity. 'American Horror Story Hotel' 510 She Gets Revenge Now Finale “Yes, there are waterslides, but they’re lined with razor blades and splash down into a pool of boiling pee.” She tells her former frenemy that she is sorry for all the stuff she did while she was alive and that she is there to make amends because she doesn’t want to be in hell anymore and this is her way out. She also tells her that the others are planning to kill her. Immediately Chanel wakes up and confronts her crew. They apologize for planning her death, which we all know, is a load of crap. Chanel #6 a.k.a Hester played by Lea Michele is the ringleader. She comes up with the idea to kill Chanel and gets the others to see things her way. She is also the most apologetic when called out about their plan. Back to Zayday and Grace finding out who is the killer, Pete (who has a huge crush on Grace) joins helping them find out the truth. Which is an issue for Gigi, who we find out has something to do with everything that is happening. She is either one of the killers and or is behind the Red Devils as there are more than likely a few of them. She tells her minions over the phone, to get their stuff together. “We are murderers hell-bent on revenge. That is our brand.” And on that note, there’s really all there is to say about this episode. We have five more weeks before we know if our predictions are true, and I am looking forward to finding out the truth. Are you? The Curvy Girl Diva Previous article‘Being Mary Jane’ 304 Inadequacies Recap Next article‘How to Get Away With Murder’ 206 I Want You To Die Recap Jeffrey Lang - January 10, 2021 Roku looks like they got a steal purchases Quibi's content for under $100 million dollars. Far below Quibi's valuation. George Cando - December 12, 2020 Netflix has been doing more advertising now that Disney has announced it's enormous Disney Plus streaming schedule. We break down everything for you. George Cando - December 8, 2020 Christopher Nolan is leading the charge against Warner Bros putting movies out on HBOMax, and Netflix won't be changing The Crown. ‘Supernatural’ Finale: FangasmSPN Emotional Goodbye Part 2 Lynn Zubernis - November 23, 2020 Supernatural 1520 Series finale Part 2 of FangasmSPNs review continues.	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line607
__label__cc	0.59188	0.40812	REACT-EU: Agreement on Recovery Assistance Last week, the Council, Commission and Parliament were able to reach agreement in the negotiations on REACT-EU. Through the program, EU cohesion policy will receive additional funding of 47.5 billion euros. The money is intended to help the most affected regions in Europe to tackle the consequences of the Corona pandemic more effectively. The money can be used, for example, to create jobs or fight youth unemployment by supporting SMEs. It can also be used to invest in the healthcare system — or in the cultural and creative sector, which has been severely affected by the pandemic. The funding conditions aim to ensure that the investments make Europe greener and more digital. Unfortunately, due to the blockade of Hungary and Poland in the general budget negotiations (MFF), the final decision is still pending. But the political agreement is there, and we can take a look at what we have achieved. In many important points we have Green successes: Strengthening regional and local actors in receiving subsidies Special focus on supporting people living in rural, border, less developed, insular, mountainous, sparsely populated and outermost regions Climate protection: The use of the funds is linked to compliance with the UN Goals for Sustainable Development and the Paris Climate Agreement. A “Do no harm” approach must also be pursued. We were not quite able to meet our demand for at least 40 percent of funds to be used for climate protection — however, we achieved at least 25 percent. Gender issues must be taken into account in the allocation of funding and gender mainstreaming must be promoted By the end of 2024, the member states must submit an evaluation of the use of the funds. This must include information on effectiveness, efficiency and impact — and where applicable also on inclusivity and non-discrimination. REACT-EU is supposed to come into force on January 1, 2021 — but for that we need a budget first. Now, responsibility is at the Council. Regional Development, Common Provisions Regulation CPR-Trilogue: Compromise on Co-Financing Rates Council and Parliament made some progress at yesterday’s trilogue negotiations on the Common Provisions Regulation (CPR) on the issue of co-financing rates. With the compromise reached, the Commission’s proposed reduction of the co-financing rates to 70 percent for less developed regions, 55 percent for transitional regions and 40 percent for more developed regions was softened. … Background Information: EU Corona Response Investment Initiatives (CRII & CRII+) An article in the German newspaper Der Spiegel which heavily criticizes the EU for allocating a disproportionate amount of money to Hungary under the EU’s Corona response investment initiatives has created a public debate in Germany. With this paper I would like to briefly illuminate the background to you and correct the figures and information… Making Europe fairer and more ecological – and thus strengthening cohesion! Copyright Niklas Nienaß. All rights reserved. Parliamentary trips If you want to be regularly informed about my work in the European Parliament, you can subscribe to my newsletter here: I consent that the given data will be used to send me the selected newsletters. You can find information about privacy policy here. Youth and Education Future of the EU We use cookies to give you the best possible user experience. OKDeclinePrivacy Policy	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line610
__label__wiki	0.655707	0.655707	info@nancyhadley.com Studio Q27 Science of Art & Design The premier artist/designer for homes, bars, nightclubs and restaurants, Nancy Hadley brings an unparalleled wealth of experience as a renovation expert, whose sparkling stage presence delivers clear and entertaining insight to the science of design. A classically trained painter, sculptor, model-maker and artist, she has “made over” hundreds of restaurants, bars, homes, museums and businesses under the tightest of budgets and shortest of time frames on television. Through her company, Nancy Hadley’s FAC, she and her team offer creative solutions for any design problem, either commercial or residential, working with clients to create beautiful spaces that reflect their sensibilities and taste while providing the appropriate form and function. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Studio Art at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Studio Art is the study of the integration of art in spaces incorporating 2D and 3D elements; it is training in how to create a space that is so beautiful that it, in itself becomes a work of art. Nancy breaks down a space or artistic challenge using her “Science of Design and Art” to solve design problems and deliver the best solutions to her clients. As president of Nancy Hadley’s FAC Inc., Nancy began her career designing and developing large-scale interactive natural history museum exhibits around the world while moonlighting as a specialty sculptor for Mattel. Recruited into television by the executive producer of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (EMHE)” in 2004, she designed and installed hundreds of rooms, often with less than 24 hours to effect the transition. Her talent and passion for the arts was so infectious that she was asked to stay onboard as a full-time scenic artist/muralist — a position that would eventually lead to becoming art director of the Emmy Award winning series. During that time, Nancy saw firsthand how her work as an artist/designer could affect an individual, family and even an entire community for the better. The most profound changes were wrought in the children whose bedrooms she designed. “When you take a child out of the most dire and desperate circumstances and give them a small corner of the world to call their own, the transformation is truly magical”, says Nancy. Her time on EMHE led to her first Emmy, and continued success in the field of design and art has led to other awards and accolades, including a Telly, as well as features in the Orange County Register and Artisphere. She is the former designer for the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and a contributing writer for the International Decorative Artisan’s League. She was also a featured speaker at the 2012 and 2013 Nightclub and Bar Convention in Las Vegas, NV. At the end of the fifth season of “EMHE,” Nancy was asked to become the art director on Gordon Ramsay’s “Kitchen Nightmares” and jumped at the chance to work with her favorite television chef. She designed, built and renovated restaurant dining rooms on tight budgets with little time. With the help of her incredible team, she consistently turned over dining room spaces in a span of eight to twelve hours giving restaurant owners a beautiful setting in which to serve Chef Ramsay’s incredible new menu. This led directly to the fulfillment of a lifelong dream — to be cast as an on-camera designer for TLC’s signature design series “Trading Spaces.” Since then, Nancy has designed sets for several broadcast network and cable shows, and the first 20 bars of the hit show Bar Rescue where she also appeared on camera as Jon Taffer’s Design Expert. Recently she renovated tattoo shops on the premier season of Tattoo Rescue on Spike TV. Nancy’s readers gain insight into her proven methods of affordable design, planning, and execution of exterior and interior renovations that are inviting to the eye, welcoming to the spirit and instrumental in developing longer lasting and better customer experiences allowing her clients to stay ahead of the shifting sands of fashion. She continues to offer consultation services in commercial and residential design and commissions in fine art and furniture design and fabrication through Nancy Hadley’s FAC, Inc. All Content © 2011-2018 Nancy Hadley. All Rights Reserved.	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line613
__label__wiki	0.7909	0.7909	Photographer Celebrates 40 Years of Shooting Bruce Springsteen For the past 40 years, photographer Frank Stefanko has been focused on Bruce Springsteen, watching him evolve as an artist and as a man. Their collaboration began with a shoot for the 1978 album Darkness on the Edge of Town, and continued as recently as April 2017, when Stefanko took some shots for his new book, Bruce Springsteen: Further on Up the Road. Stefanko has limited the run of the book to 1,978 copies in honor of the year when he first worked with Springsteen. The 40-year retrospective that he completed with his publishing partner Guido Harari is filled with many never-before-seen images that were discovered while they were putting the book together. Some of the photos have been unveiled in exhibits at the Morrison Hotel Gallery in New York City and Los Angeles, and in Alba, Italy, where Harari lives. The coffee-table book is a massive 400-page, 10-pound “monstrosity,” as Stefanko calls it. But since they first worked together, his photos have graced the covers of two Springsteen albums — Darkness on the Edge of Town and 1980's The River — as well as his own Days of Hope and Dreams: An Intimate Portrait of Bruce Springsteen and the cover of Springsteen's 2016 memoir Born to Run and its accompanying album Chapter and Verse. They have also filled numerous exhibits. He was first introduced to the Boss by his college pal, Patti Smith. But the story really begins a few years earlier, when Stefanko heard a concert by Springsteen on a Philadelphia radio station. He told Smith to keep an eye out of the guy, because “he’s going to be famous one day.” It wasn’t long before Springsteen checked out one of Smith’s shows at New York’s Bottom Line, and she told him of Stefanko’s prediction. When Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J. was released in 1973, Stefanko received a copy in the mail signed by Springsteen: “To Frank, my biggest fan, Patti says.” A few years later, after Springsteen and his former manager Mike Appel had settled their lawsuits, and Springsteen had seen the photos Stefanko shot for Smith’s Easter, he called the photographer. "His photos had a purity and street poetry to them," Springsteen wrote of Stefanko's photos in his 2016 memoir Born to Run. "His pictures captured the people I was writing about in my songs and showed me the part of me that was still one of them.” It was immediately clear that they both had a sense of humor, among other things — they’re both from blue-collar Jersey families, with Italian mothers and a love for the same music and the shore, Stefanko tells Ultimate Classic Rock. It sounds a bit like a friendship ripped from Springsteen’s buddy song, “Bobby Jean” from his 1984 album Born in the U.S.A. It made their shoots more relaxed, fun, but most importantly, collaborative. For their first session, Springsteen chose to visit Stefanko’s house in Haddonfield, N.J. He arrived "carrying a brown supermarket paper bag with a couple of T-shirts, sweatshirts,” Stefanko recalls. Springsteen went inside, met the photographer’s family and the two sat down in the living room and looked talked about what they wanted to achieve. “It was me seeing what I want and him giving what he wants to portray,” Stefanko says of his work with the musician over the past four decades. “How many people get an opportunity to work with someone of his stature for such an extended period of time? I am extremely fortunate.” He learned a lot about the musician in that time. “He has a tremendous work ethic. He’s non-stop, all go. He wants everything to be the best. We’d often work from early in the morning until late at night,” Stefanko says. “But it was always fun.” Take one day in 1982, for example. The experience remains one of Stefanko’s favorite memories of working with Springsteen. They were working on photos for Nebraska at Stefanko’s house on Memorial Day weekend. “We took a ride out to the country to look for some good scenery. I told him to bring a cassette out of his car, and he brought Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Best of. The windows were down, you could smell the pine needles baking in the sun. We’re singing together. I can’t sing to save my life, but I found a way to harmonize,” he said. “Here I am driving through the Pine Barrens, Bruce is riding shotgun. We're singing. It doesn’t get any better.” But what’s made the greatest impression on him over the years is watching Springsteen slowly grow. “It’s 40 years of gradual aging. We were both very young in 1978," Stefanko notes. “He didn’t have a great education, he was a street kid. What amazed me over the years was to watch him evolve. He’s more or less self-educated. He reads voraciously, he knows a lot of stuff. He’s very intelligent. He’s very worldly. He knows different cultures. He understands the needs of the common man. I’ve really just watched him mature." Next: Top 10 Bruce Springsteen Songs Source: Photographer Celebrates 40 Years of Shooting Bruce Springsteen Filed Under: bruce springsteen	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line616
__label__wiki	0.9646	0.9646	Watch Krist Novoselic and Jerry Cantrell Perform With Surviving Doors Members Dave Lifton Emma McIntyre / Jesse Grant / Larry Busacca, Getty Images Seattle's Museum of Pop Culture recently honored the Doors at their 2017 Founders Award Celebration. Former Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic joined the surviving members of the Doors, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore, for a performance of "Light My Fire," and Alice in Chains' Jerry Cantrell sat in on "Love Her Madly" with Krieger on guitar. We've embedded "Light My Fire" above, and "Love Her Madly" below. On the former, Novoselic didn't play bass, but rather the accordion, and Krieger began his solo by playing "My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music. For the latter, Cantrell echoed Jim Morrison's vocals. Also performing that night were Carlos Santana and John Doe and Exene Cervenka of X. The event also served as a fundraiser for the museum, which was founded in 2000 by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. According to a news release, the night raised more than $1 million for its programs and youth initiatives. Previous honorees include Joe Walsh, Jimmy Page and Heart's Ann and Nancy Wilson, who received the inaugural Founders Award in 2007. Formerly known as the Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame, which was usually shortened to the EMP Museum, the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) changed its name last year. "MoPOP reflects who we are today and the future of the museum,” CEO Patty Isacson said. "Pop culture is a platform that resonates with audiences in a powerful way. And at MoPOP we provide avenues through our exhibits and programs for people to explore, learn, create, and celebrate pop culture in all of its diversity." Watch Jerry Cantrell Sing "Love Her Madly" Next: Nirvana Albums Ranked Source: Watch Krist Novoselic and Jerry Cantrell Perform With Surviving Doors Members Filed Under: krist novoselic	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line617
__label__cc	0.598495	0.401505	September 23, 2019 Noise Pollution Almost four decades after they drew first blood, Sylvester Stallone is back as one of the greatest action heroes of all time, John Rambo. Now, Rambo must confront his past and unearth his ruthless combat skills to exact revenge in a final mission. A deadly journey of vengeance, RAMBO: LAST BLOOD marks the last chapter of the legendary series. Warning: Here be spoilers As I sat in the cinema waiting for Rambo to begin, I was given a trailer for the next instalment in the Bad Boys franchise as well as a trailer for the next Terminator movie – What decade is this?? No, I haven’t been transported back to the late eighties or early nineties, it IS still 2019, yet here I am, about to view a new instalment in the Rambo saga. I grew up on a steady diet of Schwarzenegger, Stallone, Van Damme and Seagal and the over the top action adventure films that they made, and while each of them has been my favourite at one time or another, Stallone has always been the most consistent in my books. There’s been a couple of shockers, but the majority of his work is extremely enjoyable, and worthy of multiple viewings – and it’s not often that an actor becomes synonymous with two major franchise characters (Rocky Balboa and John Rambo). The only other actor that springs to mind is Harrison Ford (Han Solo and Indiana Jones). As I stated before, it’s currently 2019, so do we NEED another Rambo movie? No. Do we WANT another Rambo movie? Probably not. But it’s here regardless, so I’ll take it. The majority of the dialogue is average at best, the plot is relatively thin, and certainly predictable, there is very little in the way of supporting cast – definitely no “name value” other than that of Stallone himself, but with all that said, I really liked the movie. Visibly older, John Rambo is now running his fathers ranch, living a quiet and peaceful life – at least on the surface. Old habits die hard though, and although Rambo has found a family, he is still extremely untrusting of the outside world, haunted by his past and living with PTSD. We see that our hero spends his free time making knives, and digging a series of elaborate tunnels on his property, in just a touch (Sarcasm intended!) of foreshadowing. When Johns “niece” travels to Mexico to find her father, and unwittingly becomes the prisoner of the Martinez brothers, Rambo crosses the border to track her down, stumbling across a human trafficking ring in the process. Predictably, tragedy strikes, and Rambo must exact revenge. After a montage of traps being set, and guns and weapons being strategically placed throughout his tunnel system, Rambo heads back in to Mexico and baits the baddies to come and find him. Not knowing what they could possibly be walking into, they oblige. The ensuing carnage is vintage John Rambo. The bad guys never stood a chance. But our hero is not left unscathed, and so the question remains – did he ride off into the sunset to fight another day, or did he ride off to die a heroes death? We may never know for sure, but something tells me that if Last Blood is successful enough, we’ll find out the answer. Previous Between Two Ferns: The Movie (2019) Next Steel Panther – Heavy Metal Rules (2019)	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line620
__label__cc	0.573124	0.426876	Sunak’s Spending Review Is a Drop of Water in a Desert – the Left Must Demand More by James Meadway Simon Dawson / Reuters Sunak’s Spending Review Is a Drop of Water in a Desert – the Left Must Demand More by James Meadway @meadwaj Chancellor Rishi Sunak had an opportunity in his much-delayed and much-trailed spending review to lay out a new direction for the British economy, as the end of the Covid-19 pandemic pulls into view. Predictably, he did nothing of the sort. The review confirmed that this is a government steered more by factional disputes inside the Conservative party than it is by a plan for the country. The promises made in the Tories’ manifesto, which recognised the deep unpopularity of austerity, are being kept, with additional funding for health, education and the police – although public spending overall will rise by less than promised in March. There is an additional £1bn for social care, but this is the absolute bare minimum that could be spent given the scale of the crisis even prior to the pandemic. The most significant cuts have been reserved for overseas aid – previously maintained by Tory chancellors as a key component of Britain’s “soft power”, but loathed by backbenchers and the base – with £4bn sliced off over the next year. The climate crisis is a global problem that we can only tackle together. Rishi Sunak’s cut to Foreign Aid budget will undermine decarbonisation efforts in developing countries. A government that cuts Foreign Aid is not a government that takes the climate emergency seriously. — Nadia Whittome MP (@NadiaWhittomeMP) November 25, 2020 And in a classic piece of divide-and-rule, public sector workers are being targeted for a 1.2% real-terms pay cut, but NHS frontline staff will be spared, and lower-paid public employees expected to receive a flat-rate pay increase. After years of pay cuts and worsening conditions, this is a kick in the teeth for public sector workers; civil servants’ union leader Mark Serwotka was right to hint at industrial action if the cuts are implemented. And there was no confirmation that the £20 increase in Universal Credit will be made permanent. UC is inadequate, but that £20 a week has made a huge difference to some of the poorest families over the last year. If it goes in spring, 16 million people face cuts; the Joseph Rowntree Foundation estimates that 700,000 will be pushed into poverty. It is cruel, even vindictive when so much spending is taking place, not to make the increase permanent. To be clear, there is no need for cuts of any sort. Global interest rates are close to the lowest in human history – even turning negative (where lenders pay borrowers to borrow money) earlier in the year. So low are interest rates that the UK’s borrowing costs have fallen by £20bn relative to the March forecast. And the Bank of England, since the start of the pandemic, has issued enough new money through its quantitative easing programme to cover virtually the whole amount of the borrowing this year. There is absolutely no pressure on the government’s ability to spend and borrow as needed during the crisis. Looking ahead, managing the increase in government debt properly means doing the same as after the Second World War: as people move back into work, taxes rises, and with low interest and inflation rates, the debt wears down over time. Rishi Sunak has announced public sector workers will see pay freezes – Tories will say that is right because ‘they must do their bit’. That’s not very convincing given public sector workers saw their wages frozen from 2010-18. — Aaron Bastani (@AaronBastani) November 25, 2020 Overall, though, the Spending Review confirms a broader point: this isn’t a Conservative government of the kind we’re used to. Capital spending (covering things like buildings, new roads, energy infrastructure and so on) is up significantly, and day-to-day spending is set to rise. This increase, a long way short of what is necessary, is nonetheless likely to turn into appreciable amounts on the ground. The political calculation is clear: if you’re lost in the desert, even a glass of brackish water can seem like a miracle. This is what is being offered. The new Levelling Up Fund institutionalises the approach. £4bn is being set aside – the fact this is the same amount as the cuts being made to foreign aid is no coincidence – for smaller-scale projects for which local areas will be able to bid, covering “invest in local infrastructure that has a visible impact on people and their communities”. In a highly unusual move, approval from the local MP will be needed for a bid to qualify, an exceptional and direct politicisation of a bidding process, barely a week after the National Audit Office found that “politically connected” firms were getting preferential treatment in government contracts. Far from handing power back to local areas, the Tories are setting up what looks suspiciously like a pork barrel they can keep a close eye on, whilst slapping the name of a local MP on the front of it. And if they happen to be a newly-elected Tory in a former Labour area then … gosh, well now there’s a thing. It’s Community Wealth Bribery in action. The Tories’ opponents now need to up their game. For the time being, major cuts have been kicked into the long grass – although the hunger for austerity from the pro-market, pro-virus wing of the Conservative party isn’t going away. (Hints at a freeze in the minimum wage were one indicator of this). But we need to get much sharper on how and where spending is being done: highlighting the misuse of funds, insisting on universal provision rather than calculated targeting, demanding an overhaul of the whole system as the only way to deal with the crises ahead. Labour’s shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds has got the first, and sometimes the second, but, whilst the demand for £30bn for 400,000 green jobs is good, they are still short on the last. We know our NHS, education system and how we live and work will need transforming as we move out of the first phase of this pandemic. Even with a vaccine, pressures on funding will remain: for ongoing vaccination programmes, for additional spending on social care. Inequality has risen during Covid-19, as have demands for the wealthiest to contribute their fair share of tax to pay for the necessary restructuring of our public services. That’s even before we think about how to deal with future pandemics and the climate crisis. The challenges are bigger than austerity; it won’t be enough to talk only about how much more the government should spend. We need a left programme to overhaul the economy. James Meadway is an economist and Novara Media columnist. Report: Teachers’ Unions Won Big This Week. They’re Just Getting Started The Tories' U-turn on schools was not merely the product of circumstance, but months of teacher organising. Now, with a multiplying membership and renewed confidence, unions are setting their sights beyond the pandemic to transforming their entire profession. Rivkah Brown reports.	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line623
__label__wiki	0.923219	0.923219	Australian news and media publication The inside story of the crocodile feud: what it’s like to catch a deadly predator Going head-to-nose with one of the planet’s deadliest predators is often the plot of a horror movie, but for the Northern Territory government’s Crocodile Management Unit, it’s Thursday. Literally. Last Thursday was the day the team set out to see if they could track, catch and transport a huge 15-foot saltwater crocodile that had been getting too close to the Nauiyu community on the Daly River in the region. Katherine from the top. The end. The team, led by veteran crocodile fighter Tom Nichols and with the help of police, set a trap in the river Thursday, and on Saturday the big beast was heading to a crocodile farm. Crocodiles like this 4.4m and 350kg specimen captured last year in the NT can pose a significant danger to local communities. (AP) Nichols told nine.com.au that while everyone involved in the situation was well trained, there was no guarantee of safety when facing this type of predator. “There is always an element of danger,” he said. “You have to be careful, but everyone is trained and knows what to do.” Mr. Nichols has been tracking and trapping crocodiles in the NT for 40 years, and became part of the Crocodile Management Unit when it was established 23 years ago. “That’s when it became a full-time job,” he said. The saltwater crocodile population has increased in recent years. (Terry Trewin) And full-time experts are needed, as the nature of Mr. Nichols’ work has changed over the years. When the trade began, the goal was to reintroduce crocodiles into the areas where they had been hunted. But since the salty ones became a protected species in the 1970s, the population has steadily increased to booming heights, meaning the focus now was on making sure there were no dangerous “interactions” between the deadly reptiles. and the people. Hence the need to catch the 15-foot monster that had been prowling the community. Nichols said it was the biggest they had caught so far this year. “The Daly River has the highest concentration of crocodiles and flooding during the rainy season brings the rivers closer to the communities,” he said. “They were getting worried and they called the police, and the police called us.” The team provides training, particularly to Parks and Wildlife employees. But there is still no substitute for experts in a dangerous situation, and after 40 years of taking on some of the world’s biggest predators, Nichols still wouldn’t do it any other way. “I’m still excited to get up in the morning with this job,” he said. “I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t like it, so I must like it.” He urged people in the NT to be “crocodile-wise” year-round, especially during the rainy season: keep an eye on your surroundings near the water and only swim in places determined to be safe for crocodiles. www.9news.com.au PrevExplanation of store closings and conversions to Kmart NextBoy hospitalized after falling off cliff in Glebe Indonesia was rocked by a 6.2 magnitude earthquake that left at least 67 dead and hundreds injured Man who accidentally threw away a bitcoin fortune offers $ 91 million for permission to unearth it Victorian government accused of ‘double standards’ over Australian Open My year as a reporter for 9News USA Man convicted of three murders to be executed one last time under Trump	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line626
__label__wiki	0.651955	0.651955	Brazil's president accuses Leonardo DiCaprio of financing Amazon fires Home > Overseas Marcelo Teixeira and Eduardo Simões, Reuters Posted at Nov 30 2019 11:49 AM FILE PHOTO: Leonardo DiCaprio attends the premiere of "Once Upon a Time In Hollywood" in Los Angeles, California, US, July 22, 2019. Mario Anzuoni, Reuters SAO PAULO - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro claimed on Friday that Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio financed fires being set in the Amazon rainforest, without presenting any evidence, the right-wing leader's latest broadside in casting blame over forest fires that have generated international concern. "This Leonardo DiCaprio is a cool guy, right? Giving money to torch the Amazon," Bolsonaro said on Friday during brief remarks in front of the presidential residence. Bolsonaro appeared to be commenting on social media postings claiming that the environmental organization the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) had paid for images taken by volunteer firefighters that it then supposedly used to solicit donations, including a $500,000 contribution from DiCaprio. The Brazilian leader talked about DiCaprio on Thursday during a live webcast. The president said the WWF paid the firefighting NGO to take pictures of forest fires in the Amazon. "So what did the NGO do? What is the easiest thing? Set fire to the forest. Take pictures, make a video," the president said. "(WWF) makes a campaign against Brazil, it contacts Leonardo DiCaprio, he donates $500,000." "A part of that went to the people that were setting fires. Leonardo DiCaprio, you are contributing to the fire in the Amazon, that won't do," Bolsonaro said. The WWF has denied receiving a donation from DiCaprio or obtaining photos from the firefighters. DiCaprio denied having donated to the WWF. In a statement, the actor lauded "the people of Brazil working to save their natural and cultural heritage." But, he said, "While worthy of support, we did not fund the organizations targeted." DiCaprio has been an outspoken advocate on behalf of combating climate change, speaking frequently about environmental issues including the Amazon forest fires. His Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, which is focused on projects that "protect vulnerable wildlife from extinction," is part of the Earth Alliance. Four members of the nongovernmental organization Alter do Chão Fire Brigade were arrested on Tuesday with police accusing them of purposefully setting fires in order to document them and drum up more donations. They were released on Thursday on a judge's order. Politicians and other NGOs fiercely criticized the arrest, saying it was part of a concerted attempt by Bolsonaro's government to harass environmental groups. Scientists and activists blame land speculators, farmers and ranchers for setting the fires to clear land for agricultural use, saying that deforesters are being emboldened by Bolsonaro's rhetoric of promoting development and farming over preservation. The Amazon rainforest is considered a bulwark against global climate change. Bolsonaro has repeatedly lashed out at various factions in casting blame for the forest fires. In a Facebook live post on Aug. 21, he said, "everything indicates" that NGOs were going to the Amazon to "set fire" to the forest. When asked then if he had evidence to back up his claims, Bolsonaro said he had "no written plan," adding, "that's not how it's done." One day later he admitted that farmers could be illegally setting the rainforest ablaze, but roughly a month later he attacked the "lying media" for saying that the rainforest was being devastated by the fires. Jair Bolsonaro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Amazon fire, Amazon rainforest, environment, forest fires Read More: Jair Bolsonaro Leonardo DiCaprio Amazon fire Amazon rainforest environment forest fires	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line628
__label__wiki	0.680079	0.680079	Meet the CEO: How HealthTech Startup Hello Health Group Is Empowering Millions of Consumers Across Asia to Make More Informed Health Decisions Hello Health Group was established with a mission to lead Asia in the democratisation of health & wellness knowledge, empowering millions of consumers and patients to make more informed decisions and to live healthier and happier lives. Leading Digital Health company focusing on the development of medically reviewed, relevant and engaging health & wellness information platforms and services in local languages with over 30 million unique monthly users, 14m social media followers and over 100,000 pieces of published content in 9 languages. As consumer and patient engagement experts, Hello Health partners their clients with innovative solutions to their business and marketing challenges, by helping them to unlock opportunities to connect to a highly engaged audience at critical moments of care throughout their entire health and wellness journey. Grew 400% during the COVID-19 pandemic Biofourmis Closes $100 Million Series C Funding Round Led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 to Accelerate U.S. and Global Expansion Find Hello Health Group on HealthTech Alpha We spoke to JamesMiles-Lambert, CEO & Founder of Hello Health Group about his entrepreneur journey, from turning down a place at Cambridge University to how in the COVID crisis, necessity has proven to be the mother of invention. When School Brings You off the Well-Known Path Not so long ago, the company’s founder, James Miles Lambert was a university student studying at Nottingham University UK, but decided to spend the second year of this course studying in Montreal — ”an amazing city” — he called it. But when looking at options to continue exploring the world, the solution came in the form of completing his course at the Malaysian Campus of Nottingham University. It was while studying there that he was offered a place at Cambridge, an exciting opportunity. But the Dean of the Malaysian campus received a phone call from a recruiter at Rocket Internet “We want to hire all your MBAs” said the recruiter. “I won’t just give you my MBAs, I’ll give you my smart students, replied the Dean. And so it was the next day, James, who was actually studying for a Masters in International Relations, found himself at the offices of this dynamic internet company. Today it owns brands including Groupon (former CityDeal), eDarling, Zalando (which is the 2nd largest e-commerce company in the world outside of China), Dafiti, Lazada, and Zalora. “The company had grown so fast that everyone was working off garden furniture —they hadn’t had time to buy office equipment.” “I got the job, “ he says, but then as it turned out, he was the only student the university sent. A humble note creeps in — “I got the job because I was the only applicant.” One can’t help but conclude there was a little bit more to the offer of a position at Rocket Internet. He started the following day, fortunate that a senior person at Rocket took him under his wing, but maybe fortune was only part of that story. Here was a student from England suddenly being thrust into the world of internet start-ups in Malaysia. Not many people would have had the courage to jump that far from their comfort zone. “I had to persuade my parents,” he says. That sounds like an understatement. The Next Move Another senior person from Rocket left the company to start a new e-commerce venture, and James was persuaded to make the move into this company. It was then that things didn’t quite go as planned — such is the way for entrepreneurs. Rarely does everything work out, it is how they deal with these challenges that sets them apart. The new company was relying on Facebook as a core part of its business model, and Facebook shut it down. “For breach of terms of service.” So, James had gone from student to working for this great company, working in what he thought would be a 2.0 version of Rocket, to wondering what to do next. For some, this would have been a hammer blow. For James, one gets the impression it was little more than a slight bump in his entrepreneurial journey. Maybe it felt like more than that at the time. But James was immersed in an entrepreneurial culture. The people he worked with were entrepreneurs. “We set up a couple of ventures.” They were quite the ventures, however. One was a marketing agency called Lion&Lion which went on to considerable success and a financial comparison company called Compare Global which now claims to be the leading financial comparison platform in the world by footprint. Also, during this period, he was involved in the foundation of Nova Founders a global investment company that identifies opportunities for creating or investing in innovative internet businesses. And there was also Glasses Group Global, which is now a leading online retailer for eyewear products in APAC. So, that’s not much then — just four startups that all went on to do great things. And James was 23. The Partnership, and the Gap in the Digital Health Market It was at this stage that James, who unsurprisingly had given up on the Cambridge University opportunity, went into partnership to create Consider Digital, a digital marketing agency with a focus on measurable ROI-based 360-degree online marketing campaigns. At this point, James was given breathing space. He sold his shares to his partner, who later sold the business for a lot more money. “But, at 24, I had a little bit of money in my pocket.” This all begged the question, of course, what next? “At Rocket, we had three criteria for setting up a new venture.” And the criteria were: Had the business model been proven before in another market? What was the competition like in the market you were planning to focus on? Do you have the appropriate skills? “I looked at three industries: e-commerce, Fintech and digital health. There was a lot of excitement in e-commerce, but it required a lot of financing to compete. I looked at Fintech, but felt you really needed to be a coder to set up a business in that area, and I didn’t think I had the right skills.” Digital health, it seems, was another matter. James did think he had the right skills. “There was a massive problem that needed solving,” and he had a personal reason to veer towards digital health. As a kid, he had experienced medical problems — hearing issues and later he was hit by a car and spent a few years in a wheelchair. “Mum was always on WebMD. I wondered what my mother would have used if she had lived in Vietnam or Thailand.” That was when he realised there was a gap in the market. Hello Health Was Born Providing Consumer Health Information Across Asia Understanding what patients and consumers are looking for, what their concerns are, what their fears are, and what the gaps in their understanding are, this is what Hello Health solves. And in creating the right communications content to fill those gaps, or gaining their trust so that they then sign up to your product or service. For brand owners, looking to drive membership, Hello Health becomes the partner of choice. “We are also transitioning from the model of providing content and servings ads, to focusing on content that drives engagement and participation, which drives conversion at critical moments of care through a consumer/patient journey.” This enables brands to build much more meaningful relationships with their audience who can eventually become customers. Hello Health is partnering with consumer health, pharmaceutical, insurance and healthcare provider companies across the region. “And that is what we are particularly proud of. We definitely have the audience, the content and the capabilities to move the needle to meet the business objectives of our partners.” With key partners including Abbott, Bayer, Novartis, Pfizer, Reckitt Benckiser and Danone to name a few, the core offering to these clients relates to consumer and patient engagement throughout their health and wellness journey. “For an Rx company, you can spend billions of dollars developing your product, but you are not allowed to market directly to your end-user. So, you spend a lot of time marketing to doctors, but how do you connect to patients?” Hello Health works with pharmaceutical companies on innovative ways for them to engage with patients in ways they would never otherwise have done. “We can drive awareness, self-relevance, visit to the HCP, diagnosis, treatments and adherence.” James gives as an example the issue described above about helping patients in Malaysia with migraines. The patients didn’t know there was medication available that would support them. “The medication is there. The doctors are there. But how do you connect them? That is what Hello Health can do. We can move the needle for pharmaceutical companies in ways that were previously impossible.” You can sense the passion from James, it’s the outcomes that excites him; making a real difference to people in perhaps the one area that truly matters: health. An Inside Look Into James’s Personal Life We all have been shaped by others, “having the right people is vital,” says James but who are the people who have really helped him? James cites three: His father, who sadly died quite recently. “He had no skin in the game in any of the businesses I was building and so his advice was always unfiltered.” Interview with Jonathan Sudharta from Halodoc His wife. “Having a stable home life is super important.” He adds: “Most successful world leaders have a stable home life.” And Hello Health’s Chairman, Charles Toomey. “He does have skin in the game as he is an investor in the business and brings a wealth of experience and sound advice. Most battles I face now, he has experienced, and he helps me to avoid the mistakes he made. Having people with different experiences is very important creating a melting pot for great ideas to flourish.” Today, Hello Health is based across ten markets with 300 employees. James is a busy man but his young daughter and wife have had something of a transformative effect for him. His day begins at six, and the first hour is spent with his little girl. Then from seven to eight, he hits the gym. James finds he has to structure his day, and for that reason, he feels he needs that hour at the gym every day and continues enforcing that self-discipline. He tries to leave the office at a reasonable hour to spend more time with his family and encourages everyone else to do the same. Hard work paid off and staying grounded is as equally important. When asked what would you do differently looking back, James reflects on the question. “I have been too hasty at times,” he concedes. But he considers the overall direction has been about right. “Some decision making could have been better, I made some deals for short-term benefit, but I would have structured them differently. But those decisions were right at the time.” To Be a Good Entrepreneur, You Need to Know How to Sell James recalls a difficult year, which he partially filled by reading a lot of books. And one piece of advice he has is to “read wide and deep.” He says that a lot of people come out of university with good knowledge on finance but don’t know how to sell. So, his advice is to read books on selling. As for his favourites, Unshakable by Tony Robbins, Tribe of Mentors by Timothy Ferriss, and the Monk who sold his Ferrari by Robin Sharna. Thoughts on the COVID-19 Pandemic Hello Health is experiencing a true pivotal moment due to COVID. Since there has been more interest around immunity, more specifically to do with COVID, Hello Health has seen quite an uptake in usage of their platform, in some markets more than others. “We have seen a 400 per cent uptick in business, although some of this was expected anyway. But he adds “COVID has shone a light on the need to operate digitally. We took the time to analyse on how we can do things differently and how we can become more profitable. As a 2020 Galen Growth HealthTech Cohort member, James remarked: “Galen Growth is a fantastic institution for connecting the ecosystem, which is now better documented, and connected than ever before. Galen Growth has been our single most important partner in building brand awareness in the industry. There are also lots of great startups who are contributing to and part of this cohort. You can learn from them.” Hello Health Group is also the winner of the 2019 Most Innovative HealthTech Startup in Asia, a Galen Growth award won by predecessor Halodoc and Biofourmis with close to a million votes every year. About the Galen Growth HealthTech Cohort Hello Health Group is part of the Galen Growth HealthTech Cohort, the only acceleration programme built to scale digital health start-ups to be the next generation powering healthcare innovation across in Asia. In 2020, Galen Growth is working with 25 HealthTech startups which will benefit from Galen Growth’s long-established and unmatched curated community of investors, corporate leaders and innovation teams and other essential stakeholders through our proven multi-channel tools. For more information, visit Galen Growth’s HealthTech Cohort webpage or read this article on the launch of the Galen Growth HealthTech Cohort. Read our previous interview with Gourab Mukherjee, CEO & Co-Founder of Aktivolabs here. Looking for more Meet the CEO exclusive interviews? Click here. Charles Toomey Health Information Platform HealthTech Cohort Hello Health Group James Miles-Lambert Medical Education Meet the CEO Melvin Chia September 3, 2020 Australia & Oceania, Opinions Meet the CEO: Putting Value in Value-Based Care — HealthTech Startup The Clinician and CEO, Ron Tenenbaum Asia Pacific, Press Release Singapore-based Digital Health Startup Plano Wins World’s Most Innovative HealthTech Startup 2020 Award Singapore-Based Hello Health Group Announce Appointment of John Davison As Vice-Chairman Meet the CEO: To Be Creative You Need a Blank Mind of a Newborn, Says Eric Schulze, Founder of Medical Imaging Startup Lifetrack Medical Systems Meet the CEO: MaNaDr, a Telemedicine Startup That Began With a Man Who Is Also a Doctor — Man and Dr Meet the CEO: How a HealthTech Startup Is Helping Make Sense of the Mind, or at Least the Brain: Michel Birnbaum of Mindsigns Health©	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line629
__label__wiki	0.588528	0.588528	Phase 2 of Royal Columbian Hospital revitalization will expand emergency, acute care Honourable Adrian Dix Minister of Health and Minister responsible for Francophone Affairs Email: HLTH.Minister@gov.bc.ca Saturday, September 22, 2018 2:15 PM 250 952-1887 (media line) Ministry of Mental Health and Fraser Health Health & Drug Coverage Accessing Health Care Office of the Provincial Health Officer Office of Indigenous Health Medical Services Plan Health Care Complaints To help meet the demands of a growing population, the British Columbia government is moving forward with the next phase of a massive expansion of Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH) in New Westminster. This new phase will include a new acute care tower and an expanded emergency department. In making the announcement, Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, said Phase 2 of the RCH revitalization plan will proceed as a design-build project, rather than the previously approved public-private partnership. “With more and more people relying on Royal Columbian for the care they need, our job is to make sure this hospital continues to meet that growing demand,” said Dix. “The expansion we’re planning will deliver better care across the board, from emergency services to diagnostic services to acute care.” The decision to proceed as a design-build model for this phase was determined by a review led by Fraser Health executive and followed by Treasury Board approval. Fraser Health has an experienced and knowledgeable project team that, along with qualified external advisors, will be able to ensure a successful project under the design build model. Phase 2 will officially get underway Thursday, Sept. 27, when a request for qualifications to design and build will be issued. The new facilities, which will be owned and operated by Fraser Health, will include: 229 new beds, shared between an expanded emergency department and the new acute care tower. more MRIs to provide faster diagnostic results for patients. a neonatal intensive care unit. a rooftop heliport to improve emergency patient transport. Phase 1 of the revitalization project centred around a 36,500 square-metre Mental Health and Substance Use Wellness Centre to replace the aging 30-bed Sherbrooke Centre, that will allow the hospital to care for hundreds of additional patients each year. That centre is expected to open in 2020. In anticipation of the completion of this facility, Dix and Judy Darcy, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, added their signatures to one of the new facility’s rooftop beams, along with the signatures of stakeholders and RCH staff. “This redevelopment at RCH is about connecting more people to the help they need, when they need it,” said Darcy. “The new state-of-the-art mental health and addictions centre will be an important part of our work transforming B.C.’s system of care for mental health and addictions.” When complete, the new 36,500 square-metre Mental Health and Substance Use Wellness Centre will include: Fraser Health’s first dedicated older-adult psychiatric unit for seniors, with 20 beds; a 10-bed psychiatric high-acuity unit; 45 beds for acute mental-health inpatient care; clinical teaching space; more outpatient clinics; a new energy centre; and a 450-stall parkade. The estimated $1.35-billion cost of the three-phase redevelopment is funded by the Province, Fraser Health and the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation. The foundation is fundraising to make a substantial multi-million dollar contribution to these phases. Michael Marchbank, president and CEO, Fraser Health – “We are increasing the number of patients we can treat, incorporating evidence-based design to create a space specifically for people with mental-health or substance-use issues, and enhancing the patient’s experience and privacy. This is British Columbia’s oldest hospital, and it’s also one of the busiest, accepting patients from across the province. This project will allow our clinicians to enhance care to our province’s most seriously ill in a world-class facility.” Doug Eveneshen, chair, Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation – “Led by BMO Financial Group’s $1-million contribution, donors are demonstrating how vitally important mental care is in this province and helping to shine light onto mental-health issues. As this phase of redevelopment and phases 2 and 3 move forward, we continue to expand our network of support for a hospital that is unmatched in the province for its scope of services at such a high level of care.” The request for qualifications for Phase 2 will be available for view on the BC Bid website when the RFQ has been issued: www.bcbid.ca Interested firms are expected to follow the new Apprentices on Public Projects in British Columbia policy, which can be viewed online: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/construction-industry/apprentices For more information on the redevelopment, visit: http://www.fraserhealth.ca/royalcolumbian A backgrounder follows. Plans for revitalization of the Royal Columbian Hospital Phase 1 of the redevelopment project includes a new, more-efficient energy centre; new parking; a campus communications hub and relocation of the current helipad. The new mental-health facility included in Phase 1 has been designed and is being built to achieve LEED Gold certification. Phase 2 is expected to begin construction in 2020. Phase 2 will be procured as a design-build, which will see the successful proponent design and build the project. Facility operations and maintenance will be the responsibility of Fraser Health. Phase 2 includes a new acute care tower. The tower will add more beds for critical care, maternity, medicine and surgical patients, plus a new emergency department, more operating rooms, more suites for interventional cardiology and radiology, more MRIs, a neonatal intensive care unit, pediatric unit and outpatient clinics, a new main entrance, an underground parkade and a rooftop heliport. Phase 3 is currently scheduled to start at the completion of Phase 2 in 2024. Phase 3 will expand the capacity of existing hospital areas, including laboratory, medical imaging, pharmacy and food services, and includes renovation of the existing medical-surgical inpatient rooms in Columbia Tower. Overall, phases 1, 2 and 3 will increase the capacity of Royal Columbian Hospital, one of B.C.’s most specialized hospitals, by 50%, to 675 beds from 446 beds. Royal Columbian Hospital is the only hospital in B.C. with trauma, cardiac care, neurosurgery, high-risk obstetrics, neonatal intensive care and acute mental-health care all are consolidated on one site. It is one of only two Level 1 adult trauma centres in the province. Expanding West Coast General Hospital’s emergency department	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line631
__label__wiki	0.861706	0.861706	Wonder Women of Science From right are oceanographer Lisa Beal, cultural neuroscientist Elizabeth Losin, moderator Cara Santa Maria and biomedical researcher Kilan Ashad-Bishop. By Jessica M. Castillo UM female scientists share some insight on women in science, science in Hollywood and how Wonder Woman is an icon of strength and smarts. With a primary weapon being her lasso of truth, Wonder Woman carries plenty of parallels to what scientists do—search for evidence and truth to help understand the world around them. How many thousands of future scientists were inspired by Hollywood films Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Twister or Contact? The latest blockbuster superhero movie is no less inspirational. On June 21, the new Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science kicked off the first installment of the lecture series LIVE@Frost Science by featuring some of Miami’s very own wonder women of science from the University of Miami—oceanographer Lisa Beal, biomedical researcher Kilan Ashad-Bishop and cultural neuroscientist Elizabeth Losin. The event, called Hollywood Science & the Wonder Women of Miami, featured a discussion on how the strong female persona in the superhero movie is continuing to be a role model for girls and young women. “Female scientists are themselves like superheroes,” said moderator Cara Santa Maria, a science communicator and host of the podcast Talk Nerdy and co-host of The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe. Though there’s been some progress for women in science, she added, these superheroes still have to knock down barriers and shed layers of discrimination in subtle or blatant ways. “I’ve been going to sea for 20 years and I’ve been on ships where I’ve been the only woman. It hasn’t been easy,” said Beal, associate dean of research and professor of ocean sciences at UM’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. “Considering Wonder Woman’s armor, I was thinking, you have to have some of that armor to get on a ship as a woman, and be in charge.” Lisa Beal, right, associate dean of research and professor of ocean sciences at the UM Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, on a research expedition in the Indian Ocean studying the Agulhas current. Beal, who’s been the chief scientist on research vessels a half dozen times or more, focuses her research on ocean currents and the ocean’s role in climate, specifically climate change. “It’s really one big ocean and I’m looking at how the different parts of the ocean are connected through currents,” said Beal. “The ocean is not homogenous at all. It’s kind of like a layer cake, and doesn’t look the same either horizontally or vertically.” The ocean, Beal explained, has taken up 90 percent of the excess energy that society has dumped into the climate system through carbon dioxide emissions. “It’s effectively acting like a buffer for us right now. The climate would be changing even faster if it wasn’t for the ocean.” Beal studies currents like the Gulf Stream in the Atlantic and the Agulhas in the Indian Ocean off the coast of South Africa, the latter holding a special place in her heart in part because it produces some of the fiercest waters in the world. These expeditions are not for the weak-willed and, historically, have included mostly men. But over the years, more and more women oceanographers are setting out to sea. Beal and her team helped put together a short film, Women in Oceanography, to celebrate the unprecedented number of women who joined an expedition to study the Agulhas in 2013. In studying heterogeneous parts of the ocean, Beal is working to help answer when, where, and how the energy absorbed by the ocean will be put back into the atmosphere and how this would affect the climate in those regions. Understanding heterogeneity and diversity is important not just for oceans and climate change resilience, but for societal resilience as well. Kilan Ashad-Bishop, biomedical researcher and Ph.D. candidate at the UM Miller School of Medicine. Ashad-Bishop, a Ph.D. candidate in biological and biomedical sciences at UM’s Miller School of Medicine, and Losin, director of the Social and Cultural Neuroscience Lab and assistant professor of psychology at the College of Arts and Sciences, both study how disparities and social demographics relate to health. When Ashad-Bishop, who is African-American, was looking to specialize her research during her graduate program, she learned that young women and African-American women are disproportionately affected by breast cancer. “Even though white women are more likely to develop breast cancer, black women are more likely to die from it. Obviously, that hit home,” said Ashad-Bishop. “That disparity, and trying to figure out a way to help with the problem, interested me.” In her cancer research, which is overseen by her mentor, Karoline Briegel, associate professor and researcher at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Ashad-Bishop works to try to “flip a switch so that mice can express a protein that can be treated and ultimately cured—turning the breast cancer from a more aggressive type to a less aggressive and more treatable type,” she said. “The idea of making a problem into something more solvable and treatable is very attractive and what really excites me about my work.” Though she “belongs to a double minority, and a rarity, in most of the rooms that she frequents,” Ashad-Bishop said she’s never felt isolated and has had strong female mentors and role models, including her mother and graduate advisor. Similar to disparities in breast cancer, Losin said, there are disparities in the pain experience. For example, she said, women tend to report more pain than men, and members of certain minority groups tend to report more pain than members of the majority. Losin works to understand the psychological and brain processes that are underlining our everyday social and cultural interactions, which are affected by experiences throughout our lifetimes. Under the broad umbrella of cultural neuroscience, Losin is currently trying to determine “how social and cultural factors adjust the volume on people’s pain experiences,” she said, “because part of what we think is contributing to those disparities are social and cultural processes that range from experiences people have had throughout their lives, like discrimination, to experiences that they’re having acutely in the doctor’s office.” Elizabeth Losin, left, cultural neuroscientist at the UM College of Arts and Sciences, poses as a research participant receiving pain induction from graduate student Steven Anderson, similar to what her team does in their doctor-patient simulation studies. As a neuroscientist, Losin uses various tools, ranging from asking a person about their pain experience and physiological tests, to simulating a doctor’s visit and using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans to “really peak under the hood and look at what the brain and body can tell us about differences in pain experiences.” Studying disparities is certainly important for understanding struggles that women in science still grapple with. “We don’t see many women leaders or women scientists and so we assume that women are not very good at that,” said Beal. “But learning where some prejudices come from, that it’s cultural and not personal, that is a very powerful thing.” The more these disparities are acknowledged, the women said, the more we’re empowered to overturn them. “I haven’t seen many people that look like me in my field, but there’s beauty in the struggle,” said Ashad-Bishop. “Seeing women command the room, or people of color command the room, has felt really good. It makes me feel like I can get there.” Having female role models is also very important. “My graduate school mentor had a daughter and I was able to see how she navigated that and I found that really inspirational,” said Losin. “The issue of having kids is there. In academia, it’s hard to make that work. The system is really not designed for there to be a good time to have kids and not have it derail your career.” Beal said it’s important to come together, to be strong and compassionate about the obstacles that all women face. “Learning to have each other’s back as women,” said Beal. After all, it’s what Wonder Woman would do.	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line632
__label__wiki	0.947895	0.947895	UM Alumnus Discovered Water on the Moon By Amanda M. Perez The University of Miami remembers alumnus Erik Hauri—the man who discovered water on the moon. Up until just a few years ago, the thought that there was water on the moon seemed doubtful. It all changed in 2008 when University of Miami alumnus Erik Hauri, along with other scientists, revealed their remarkable research that proved the lunar mantle had as much water as Earth's upper mantle. “It took us three years just to get our proposal funded because nobody thought our research was going to be successful,” said Alberto Saal, professor of earth, environmental, and planetary sciences at Brown University. “When we came to our conclusion we were really happy. Nobody believed in us before, and now we’re finally being recognized. It was a huge breakthrough for us.” Saal worked closely with Hauri. The two built a personal friendship throughout the years working together on their research, which spanned two decades. Hauri, who passed away in September at his home in Maryland, is survived by his wife, UM alumna Tracy Hauri, and their three children. He was 52. Hauri (left) Alberto Saal (right) Photo Credit: Steve Jacobsen Looking back at Hauri’s education and early career, the University of Miami provided a strong foundation into the reason why he began his research. Hauri obtained a dual honors degree in geology and marine science with a minor in chemistry in 1988. According to Larry Peterson, a professor of marine geosciences at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, Hauri credited Cesare Emiliani as stimulating his interest in isotope geochemistry. Emiliani was the chairman of the Department of Geological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences during Hauri’s time as an undergraduate student. During his time at UM, Emiliani transformed the Geological Sciences Department into a larger, more research-active department. He retired in 1993. “Cesare was probably one of the most well-known faculty UM has ever had and was an inspirational lecturer. His intro course either turned students on, or terrified them, and Erik was one who was profoundly influenced by that class, switching to marine science-geology after that, and working in Cesare's isotope lab,” said Peterson. Erik Hauri's UM senior yearbook photo from 1988 Upon graduation, Hauri went on to complete a Ph.D. in oceanography from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Immediately after graduating, Hauri accepted a position at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution where he worked for a little over a year. He was then hired by the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, D.C., where he was placed in charge of the ion probe, a device that can analyze the concentration and isotopes of elements in very small regions of a sample. With this instrument, he discovered the presence of water in lunar samples returned during the Apollo 17 missions, samples previously believed to be barren. “Such discovery had significant implications for the discovery of water in other extraterrestrial materials including meteorites and rocks from Mars,” said Professor Peter Swart, head of the RSMAS Stable Isotope Laboratory. Swart and Hauri’s careers crossed paths several times. The two had similar interests in geochemistry and both worked on lunar samples. “Although Erik and I never collaborated together, we had the bond of the University of Miami, friendship with Cesare and work on extraterrestrial materials,” said Swart. Tracy Hauri recounted her late husband’s memories at the University of Miami were very special to him. “Emiliani was able to instill in him a love of geology that would shape his future career path,” she said. “He was also blessed to be able to pursue his personal interests in sports, music, and other activities alongside the excellent academic experience the University of Miami had to offer.” Tracy revealed the two met on their first day on campus their freshman year. “We lived in the same dorm. I lived in Pentland Tower and he lived in McDonald Tower. We met while all the students were mingling the first day we got there.” She said some of her fondest memories together at UM included watching her husband play in a band called Maui, which was comprised of three other UM students. “I enjoyed watching him perform at his band gigs around campus. It was fun being there. He got a lot of pleasure out of that, and they were quite good,” said Tracy. “We used to joke they were the smartest band. They were all science, engineering and pre-med majors.” Hauri worked with countless people throughout his research career, and those who were closest to him shared his impact. “It was great working with him. He was extremely positive. He was a go-getter and never saw obstacles. He always found a way to stay positive and always happy. That’s the reason why we worked together for 25 years. It was absolutely fantastic. I will miss him,” said Saal.	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line633
__label__wiki	0.740348	0.740348	Up from adversity Posted by Andrew Careaga Mikayla Bridgewater and her Project X team members work on their car during Opening Week. Photo By Sam O’Keefe/Missouri S&T Horatio Alger Scholar finds a home at S&T Homeless at age 15, Mikayla Bridgewater is set on success at Missouri S&T. Photo By Sam O’Keefe/Missouri S&T After spending most of her youth living off and on with relatives, Mikayla Bridgewater was homeless at age 15 – just days before her sophomore year of high school was to begin. Her alcoholic mother was incapable of caring for her, so Bridgewater spent her childhood living with relatives. “I was unfortunately around a lot of drugs and alcohol, growing up in a bad environment,” says Bridgewater, a native of Kansas City, Missouri. She was shuttled back and forth between two aunts while growing up. The arrangements were often contentious, and by the time Bridgewater was about to become a high school sophomore, she found herself no longer welcomed by either aunt. A former babysitter opened her home to Bridgewater as her sophomore year began, but Bridgewater faced yet another challenge: How would she afford tuition at her private college-prep school, Cristo Rey Kansas City High School? With a mission of serving students with economic need, Cristo Rey is one of the most affordable private schools in Kansas City. Bridgewater’s aunt covered the modest costs the previous year. As Bridgewater entered 10th grade, she had a roof over her head, but no financial support. Determined to continue her studies at Cristo Rey, Bridgewater told high school counselors about her situation. They put her in touch with donors, who agreed to cover her tuition and transportation costs until she could find work and cover those expenses herself. That November, Bridgewater turned 16, found part-time work in a fast-food restaurant, began paying her own way, and even reconciled with her aunt and moved back in with her. The interventions – by a former babysitter, school counselors and donors – combined with Bridgewater’s determination, paid off. She continued to work part time during her sophomore year, shifting from fast food jobs to working as a lifeguard in Kansas City community centers. She studied hard, knowing that good grades would be key to her future success. “That was my first year of straight A’s,” she says. “I was really focused and determined.” Last spring, Bridgewater graduated as valedictorian of her high school class. Today, thanks to support from the Dell Scholars Program and the Horatio Alger Association, she is ready for the next chapter in her life at Missouri S&T, where she plans to pursue degrees in environmental engineering and chemical engineering. Overcoming misfortune In the mid-1800s, American author Horatio Alger wrote popular rags-to-riches novels about children born in hardship who went on to become successful in life through their hard work. Today, the Horatio Alger Association awards scholarships each year to a select group of high school seniors who succeed despite their misfortunes. Bridgewater is one of this year’s Horatio Alger Scholars. She also received funding through a scholarship program established by the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation (Michael is the founder of Dell computers). According to the foundation’s website, The Dell Scholars Program supports “low-income, highly motivated students” who “demonstrate the drive to succeed despite personal obstacles.” Bridgewater certainly fits that description. Both scholarships give Bridgewater a sense of financial security that she never has experienced in her young life. “This gives me peace of mind” as she begins her studies at Missouri S&T, she says. “I always had to work through high school. I didn’t want to have to hold a job in college. I just want to focus on learning.” Two instructors at Cristo Rey encouraged her to consider a path toward engineering and Missouri S&T. A physics teacher in ninth grade spotted her academic potential and interest in science. “He said, ‘Mikayla, have you ever thought about becoming an engineer?’ I didn’t really know what an engineer did, so I started learning more about engineering.” During her sophomore year, a math teacher encouraged her to take a look at Missouri S&T. And she did, visiting campus through the National Society of Black Engineers’ Pre-College Initiative (PCI) program coordinated by S&T’s office of student diversity, outreach and women’s programs. “I loved Rolla, and I kept coming back,” she says. “I’ve been to PCI two or three times.” The campus “was small enough that I could know a lot of people but big enough where I could meet new people every day,” Bridgewater says. “Everybody was so nice there. People remembered my name. I could see myself growing there.” When she finishes college and begins her career, she’s looking forward to establishing a scholarship to help support students from disadvantaged backgrounds, like hers. “I want to create a scholarship for kids in need,” she says. She already has two potential scholars in mind: two children of her cousins, now ages 3 and 1. “I want to be able to help them have the same opportunity that I’ve been given,” she says. As an entering freshman, Bridgewater says she is “looking forward to learning and growing into my full potential. I think I’m really going to be challenged at Rolla, and it will help me to grow in a different way. I’m looking forward to that.” It seems that she has finally found a home at Missouri S&T. On August 17, 2016. Posted in Featured, People, Student Life 6 thoughts on “Up from adversity” Bob Stevens says: Bravo! Let me stand up and cheer for you!!! I want to be in line to hire you (I know a lot of other companies will want to as well) when you graduate. Robert Berkelman says: I got the pleasure of meeting her in person the other day in my office. Very nice and bright young lady. She will go far! Diane Hagni says: What an encouraging story! I wish you the best, Mikayla, and if we can help here in the Undergraduate Studies office with anything, please stop by Norwood Hall and see us. This young lady, Mikayla, is the prime example to many that, no matter the circumstances in ones life, she is demonstrating that anyone who works hard, has the perseverance to keep striving and achieving, can and will make a better life for themselves. I loved Mikayla’s testimony. Willie Williams Fa 2011 MechE says: Very inspiring story. Good luck. Missouri S&T is a great school and you will do great things. Dr. Edna Grover-Bisker says: Good Luck! Mikayla. The Career Opportunities & Employer Relations office is here to help you when you are ready to find employment! We look forward to meeting you in person and assisting you with all your professional development needs.	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line634
__label__wiki	0.831533	0.831533	Proportion-Air Names New General Manager Proportion-Air, Inc. May 28, 2009 McCordsville, IN - Dan Cook, founder and president, has announced Brent Archer as general manager for Proportion-Air, Inc. In the announcement Cook advised that Archer will have responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the company. Archer has a long history working for Proportion-Air having started with the company in 1990. He served in many positions including marketing, production manager and IT manager prior to his departure in 2006. Since 2006 Archer has been working in the mortgage industry. However, during this period he maintained contact with Proportion-Air founder, Cook, and general manager, John McCarrel, by providing consulting services on the company's computer and software systems. With the untimely passing of McCarrel earlier this year, Cook asked Archer to return and lead the company on a day-to-day basis. Archer's return was combined with the promotion of David Reed to vice president of engineering. Reed will be responsible for new product development and the continued excellence of the product line Reed joined Proportion-Air in 1994 as an applications engineer after earning both his AAS in mechanical engineering technology and a BS in mechanical technology from Purdue University. In 1997 he was promoted to engineering manager, the position he held until today's announcement. Proportion-Air's electro-pneumatic controls have been a staple of the industry for more than 25 years. Known for engineering excellence, Proportion-Air prides itself on solving its customers' most difficult problems. The world wide headquarters is located in McCordsville, Indiana. Please contact Proportion-Air via telephone at 317-335-2602 or e-mail at info@proportionair.com. SponsoredCustom Manufacturing Services Key Benefits of a Full Service Semi-Finish Manufacturer SponsoredElectronic Components & Devices In-Mold Electronics	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line635
__label__cc	0.596404	0.403596	NUFOC Breaking News Filer’s Files 2 2021 UFOs Come in All Sizes Filer’s Files 1 2021 Pale Human Skin only 8000 Years Old Filer’s Files 52 2020 Star of Bethlehem May Have Bee a UFO Filer’s Files 51, 2020 President Eisenhower Met Aliens Filer’s Files 50, 2020 Earth is a Colony of Other Planets National UFO Center Filer’s Files Curiousities Best Documented UFO Cases Filer’s Files and NUFOC Newsletter Signup Form MUFON WaterUFO Rense Radio Georgie’s P.A.W.S. FindingUFO \| UFO SIGHTINGS UFO Store Home / Filer's Files / Filer’s Files 49 2020 Does U.S. Have Spaceships? NASA view of Spec Cylinder Filer’s Files 49 2020 Does U.S. Have Spaceships? in Filer's Files November 30, 2020 0 1,434 Views Major George A. Filer III ret. USAF New Jersey State Director MUFON Eastern Region Director In special reports, this week’s files cover: Does U.S. Have Spaceships, NASA Takes Video of Cylinder, Recent Reports of Red, Orange, White, or Yellow “Fireballs,”Zecharia Sitchin and Extraterrestrials, Argentina Is Studying the UFO Phenomenon, Bulgarian Institute Sees City in Mars, New Assumptions To Guide Seti Research, and Fraudulent Election Returns. Unidentified Aerial Phenomena sightings were reported over Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina. Unidentified Aerial Phenomena sightings were reported over Australia, Canada, Poland, Portugal, and England in the United Kingdom. The Filer Research Institute feels the scientific study of UFOs is for the benefit of humankind and is an important endeavor. The US Air Force investigated UFOs publicly for more than twenty years under Project Blue Book; and I continue this advanced research. I believe the God of the universe has spread life throughout the cosmos and UFO’s are visiting us in ever-increasing numbers. I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving Forward these files to your friends and neighbors. Does U.S. Have Spaceships Jack Sarfatti This just popped up out of the Blue Glow. I don’t agree with the premise: An abundance of empirical and scientific evidence now proves beyond a reasonable doubt − during the latter half of the twentieth century, a deeply secret group within the United States government reverse-engineered an extraterrestrial spacecraft. In 2003, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, which had (along with many sitting U.S. Presidents largely been denied access to this secret program, received an extensively well-researched and prepared document titled “SUPREME COSMIC SECRET” (SCS) written solely for the CIA’s internal review. This document detailed and evidenced the science of this formerly super secret program. The Agency exhaustively analyzed it he facts and science in the SCS Report and found it was accurate, truthful, and correct in its science and engineering findings Result, the CIA now sanctions the group responsible for creating the SCS document – RAM Gravonics, LLC. – in its developmental effort to replicate this technology. It’s interesting that this report is based on Nazi “Die Glocke” see Nick Cook’s “Hunt for Zero Point” and is eight years before Tic Tac Disclosure. This report is based on an actual CIA/JASON meeting at General Atomics La Jolla that I attended followed by a meeting with a Defense Contractor in Huntington Beach. NASA Takes Video of Cylinder UFO Mega Craft’ Caught On ISS Camera NASA‘s live feed of the International Space Station (ISS) captured a mysterious cylindrical object, which UFO experts claim is an alien cylinder that goes transparent. The odd shape was spotted in space behind the ISS by space fans watching the live feed. And experts said the cylinder – which they claim was a UFO – was ‘partially transparent’, which may be a technique used to keep the craft safe so that it is not seen. UFO expert Scott C Waring, shared the footage and said: “I noticed a UFO in the distance that was coming closer and closer to the space station. The UFO was partially cloaked, which made it look transparent.” Mr. Waring runs the website UFO Sightings Daily , He added: “In the deep blackness of spaces, blending into the environment means you will be safer from other alien species that may not be friendly.” Experts believe the image was partially cloaked to make it transparent (Image: NASA) In the live video, relayed by the American space agency, the UFOs m over from the right of the screen towards the left. After they were seen conspiracy theorists claimed the live feed was cut. Star Wars spaceship UFO spotted in this footage is ‘100 per cent proof UFOs hide in clouds’ Last year it was also suggested that a “nervous” astronaut was telling ground control about the appearance of a strange red-colored UFO on the live NASA feed. They claim he said the word “gospel” when the object appeared, and suggested this may have been a codeword as ground control replied “we pray for you.” Recent Reports of Red, Orange, White, or Yellow “Fireballs” Sorel-Tracy Quebec – on October 13, 2020 at 1:20 am, I witnessed the brightest light in the sky that seemed to be spinning on its axe. Numerous reports of red, orange, or yellow lights or fireballs have been reported over the last several months. Sightings were recorded in Alaska, California, D.C.Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia. Other countries such as the UK and Canada also had sightings. The reports came from reliable witnesses. The lights are often reported in pairs, triplets, and many dozens of similarly appearing objects. Many suggest a UFO is behind the lights. These may represent increased alien craft or some type of plasma phenomena. It is apparent there are unusual climate problems on Earth. The atmosphere is full of electrical phenomenon such as lightning, ball lighting and plasmas. People could be seeing this electrical energy spilling over into our skies Zecharia Sitchin and Extraterrestrials We lost Zecharia Sitchin a great researcher on October 9, 2010, whose work was based on clay tablets some of oldest recorded writings known to man that were found in modern day Iraq (Samaria). Sitchin’s work consists of eight books promoting an explanation for human origins involving ancient astronauts. He explained to me that much of the ancient data is also contained in the Book of Genesis, which is the basis for many of the world’s religions including Christianity and Judaism. Basically it tells that God created the Earth and all living things. Visitors from space called the Nephilim came to Earth and mated with women. A great war occurred in the planet Heaven and a group of angels led by Satan were forced out and settled on Earth. Satan or the Devil attempts to convince mankind to follow his beliefs. The combatants are referred to in the Dead Sea Scrolls as the Sons of Light versus the Sons of Darkness. This war has continued for over 6,000 years. We can assume the craft in our skies have a connection with these ancient writings. Genesis has more relevance to the present day than you might realize. There are two wills in the universe, God’s will and Satan’s will. The Anunnaki were spacemen Genesis 19 is one of the most commonly cited passages in the Bible that describes the destruction of Sodom. The term “Sodomite” was originally used to refer to an inhabitant of Sodom — a city which was located in Canaan, present day Israel. It later became a legal term to refer to criminal sexual acts. He destroyed Sodom with fire and brimstone (sulfur) dumped from above. According to the story, he killed all of the inhabitants of Sodom for threatening the rape of two angels who blinded their attackers. “Genesis Revisited “is probably my favorite book from Sitchin, because it details the main points of all his books after new scientific finds came to light. Here is an image from the book showing ancient entwined serpents and their possible meaning. At top left, the two entwined snakes and the ladder like ribbons between the serpents bodies…..does it remind you of anything? Remember that these images are five thousand years old. Today we still use the image of the entwined serpent as a sign of medicine. The entwined serpents, the symbol for medicine and healing to this very day are also the symbol of the double helix structure of DNA. The entwined Serpents emulate the structure of the genetic code, the secret knowledge of which enabled the creation of the Adam the first man. NASA Claims Earth May Have Been Visited by Aliens UFO over China “NASA scientist says Earth may have been visited by aliens.” Unsurprisingly, that news rocketed around the web, with similar articles soon turning up in the New York Post, Russia Today and the Daily Wire. (Fox appears to have been the first major U.S. news source to run with the story.) These articles are based on a document on NASA’s website by Silvano Colombano, a researcher at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California. It really does argue that scientists should at least take seriously the notion that aliens may have visited planet Earth. But Colombano told Live Science that the coverage on Fox News and elsewhere misrepresented what he was trying to say when he wrote it. So below is Dr. Colombano’s report from one of highest paid and respected scientists at NASA. “ Argentina Is Studying the UFO Phenomenon. After UFO Disclosure by UK, Russia, Denmark, Sweden, Uruguay, Chile, Brazil and by New Zealand governments, Chile is reopening a special UFO investigations unit CEFAA. This apparently forced the Air Force of Argentina to formally announce the formation of a committee to study the UFO phenomenon. The Director of Institutional Relations of the Argentinean Air Force confirmed on Telefe Newscast that it has recorded two UFO sightings it cannot account for by normal explanations. “The Argentinean Air Force further stated that the mission of the Air Force is to guard the security of Argentinean air space.” Thanks to UFO Blogger and Ken Pfeifer MUFON New Jersey www.worldufophotos.org Argentina’s Air Force (FAA) has an official UFO investigations organization which studies photo and video UFO cases. Although they were established in mid-2011, they have just recently released their first report. he Condor Building in Buenos Aires, headquarters of the Argentinean Air Force. (Image credit: The FAA first announced the creation of a commission to investigate UFO reports in late December, 2010. In May, 2011, they officially launched the Commission for the Investigation of Aerospace Phenomena (CEFAe) with a ceremony at the Condor Building in Buenos Aires, the FAA Headquarters where CEFAe is also located. Captain Mariano Mohaupt, press spokesman of the Argentinean Air Force, who presided at CIFA’s launching ceremony. (Image credit: FAA) The website Inexplicata – the Journal of Hispanic Ufology posted a translated story about a report posted on CEFAe’s website. The CEFAe website is very simple with just a few paragraphs of text explaining who they are and a link to download a form for UFO reports with photos or video. Below that is another simple link to the PDF report of cases they have investigated in 2015. It is perhaps the most simple and bare website of any government or military on the internet. The report is a bit more exciting – just a bit – and includes the investigation of 10 cases, most of which were reported in January, 2015. The investigators appeared to find prosaic answers to the cases. All but one of the cases included photos or videos. One interesting aspect to CEFAe is that it relies on the help of civilian UFO investigators. In fact, most of the cases list who aided in the investigation, some of which are civilians. This adds to the transparency to the process. Argentina is not the only South American country with an official UFO investigation organization. Uruguay, Chile and Peru also research the phenomenon in an official capacity with dedicated departments. According to Jose Lay, the Director of International Affairs for Chile’s Committee for the Study of Anomalous Aerial Phenomena (CEFAA), South American countries takes the UFO issue much more seriously than the U.S. The English translated report… Study of Aerospace Phenomena Sightings cases presented here include all those testimonies CEFAe sent through its website, have occurred since 2015. The method of analysis used comprises a combination of several techniques, depending on the photographed or filmed object: from simple observation, and reading data compared to anything known in the aerospace field, to the comprehensive analysis (Compositional, qualitative and technical) of the evidence presented. In some cases it has resorted to more than one specialist, in order to extrapolate partial each and arrive at the most precise and accurate conclusions resolutions on the real cause of the phenomenon. They have been used, including, astronomical programs and satellite to exclude natural or technological causes. While all the cases analyzed here, they have proved compatible with causes known origin, are nevertheless very valuable testimony from the point of view of UFO research, especially in the corroboration of the existence of an overwhelming percentage of IFO (Identifiable Objects) resulting from honest interpretations but erroneous, which have been confused with extraordinary ordinary objects. Photos and videos received, although it has been resolved as classic “IFO”, have a great educational value for students, also serving as examples of Ufology compared internationally. “This sighting reaches a maximum level of strangeness only if considered related by the witness about how the object appeared and then disappeared (according to him, suddenly and without moving in any direction). It could be a small ball was thrown into the air when photo was taken the witness states that upon arrival at, “The object was not there and that (after seeing him and get one photo) when he lowered the camera the object was gone.” Oddly enough, this tiny part of the story suffers from the fit also have a stage ball thrown into the air. While high shutter speed (1 / 909avo second) has been able to “freeze” the object in the sky, however … the extension there of and the analysis of pixilated it emerges that the sphere exhibits a faint vertical movement, compatible with high on a parabolic trajectory.http://www.openminds.tv/argentine-air-forces-ufo-study-releases-their-first-report/35899 The Pentagon Has Reportedly Found ‘Off-World Vehicles Not Made on This Earth The astrophysicist Eric Davis, who consulted with the Pentagon’s original UFO program, told the Times that after he examined certain materials, he came to the conclusion that “we couldn’t make [them] ourselves.” In fact, Davis briefed a Department of Defense (DOD) agency as recently as March about retrieving materials from “off-world vehicles not made on this earth.” “As we have said previously, the Department of Defense and all of the military departments take any incursions by unauthorized aircraft into our training ranges or designated airspace very seriously, and examine each report,” Pentagon spokesperson Sue Gough tells Popular Mechanics in a statement. “This includes examinations of incursions that are initially reported as ‘unidentified aerial phenomena’ (UAP) when the observer cannot immediately identify what he or she is observing. Thorough examinations of any incursions into our training ranges or designated airspace often involve assessments from across the department, and, as appropriate, consultation with other U.S. government departments and agencies.” Gough continues: The safety of our personnel and the security of our operations are of paramount concern. To protect our people and maintain operations security, which includes not providing information that may be useful to our adversaries, DOD does not discuss publicly the details of either the observations or the examination of reported incursions into our training ranges or designated airspace, including those incursions initially designated as UAP. In regards to the Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon Task Force mentioned in Times, Gough confirms the Department of Defense “is creating a task force to gain knowledge and insight into the nature and origins of UAPs,” as well as their “operations, capabilities, performance, and/or signatures.” The mission, Gough says, “will be to detect, analyze, catalog, consolidate, and exploit non-traditional aerospace vehicles/UAPs posing an operational threat to U.S. national security and avoid strategic surprise.” The Times report, and the anticipated public disclosure of findings from Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon Task Force, are the latest in encouraging recent developments surrounding UFO research. Back in April, the U.S. Navy officially published three videos that show unidentified aerial vehicles are genuine, several years after the notorious clips first leaked online and properly ushered in the UFO renaissance. In 2019, the Navy confirmed the three videos, taken by Navy pilots, indeed show “unexplained aerial phenomena,” but the service also said the footage should have never been released to the public in the first place. Then in April, the service dropped the clips on its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) page, a repository for documents released under the federal law that allows for the full or partial disclosure of U.S. government information to the public. The clips were first released in 2017 and 2018 by The New York Times and To the Stars Academy of Arts & Science, a UFO research group from former blink-182 member Tom DeLonge. “After a thorough review,” a Pentagon spokesperson told Popular Mechanics in April, “the department has determined that the authorized release of these unclassified videos does not reveal any sensitive capabilities or systems, and does not impinge on any subsequent investigations of military air space incursions by unidentified aerial phenomena.” This book list for those who looking for to read and enjoy the Inside Inside The Black Vault Inside The Black Vault by Greenewald Jr. Summary The evidence in this book may not ultimately give you the “smoking gun” you are looking for on your journey, but I guarantee it will give you a box of bullets when you find it. In 1996, John Greenewald, Jr. began researching the secret inner workings of the US Government at the age of fifteen. He targeted such agencies as the CIA, FBI, Pentagon, Air Force, Army, Navy, NSA, DIA, and countless others. Greenewald utilized the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to gain access to more than two million pages of documents. This archive includes information relating to UFOs, the JFK Assassination, chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons, and top secret aircraft. He took the millions of pages, and over the course of more than two decades, has built an archive known around the world, as The Black Vault. Inside The Black Vault: The Government’s UFO Secrets Revealed takes you on a journey within the secret world of unidentified aerial phenomenon that has plagued the military since at least the 1940s. Declassified records prove that the UFO topic is one of the most highly classified and most elusive subjects the US Government has ever dealt with. Each chapter explores various agencies and their documents, and Greenewald breaks down the meaning of why some of the most important documents are relevant to proving a massive cover-up. Along with declassified documents, Greenewald outlines the struggle it took him to get them. No other topic has proven so difficult, in more than 8,000 FOIA requests that he has filed. He explores why that might be and meets skeptics and debunkers head on, outlining why some of their more prominent rebuttals for it all cannot be true. Bulgarian Institute Thermal Evidence of City on Mars Heat from Red Areas on Mars The Russian Phobos 2 satellite picked up thermal evidence of city like structures on Mars. The pattern seen on the surface of Mars was photographed with its infrared camera- a camera that takes pictures of objects using the heat that they radiate, and not by the play of light and shadow on them. Nations that are declassifying UFO files have generally avoided explicitly identifying the source of phenomena in their files as extraterrestrial life. The notable exception is that of extraterrestrial disclosure by the Bulgarian Space Research Institute (SRI) which is part of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The Spacer Researchers International (SRI participated in experiments which flew on board the Intercosmoss Space Station. Bulgarian cosmonauts were on board of “Salyut-6” and “Mir”, space stations.” SRI has taken part in the development of scientific equipment on board the “Mir” space station; “Svet” space greenhouse – a plant life cycle system; biological closed cycle life supporting system for future manned Mars missions. SRI was also part of Russian Mars “Phobos 2” missions that arrived safely at Mars in January 1989. It orbited Mars taking a series of images suggesting extraterrestrial life. In other words, the pattern of parallel lines and rectangles covering an area of almost two hundred and fifty square miles was a source of heat radiation. It is so highly unlikely that a natural source of heat radiation (a geyser or a concentration of radioactive minerals under the surface, for example) would create such a perfect geometric pattern. Phobos 2 was apparently destroyed by a whit cylinder shaped UFO based its last broadcast images. (Shown here) These images have been used as support by conspiracy-followers to the idea of previous/still life on Mars. A number of TV-shows were produced in Russia about the Phobos-project, but none of these managed to cross to the West. New Assumptions to Guide Seti Research Dr. Silvano P. Colombano, NASA Ames Research Center, MS 269-2, Moffett Field CA 94044. Overall Goals and Objectives: In light of our most recent understanding of the age of the planetary systems that might support life I discuss the set of assumptions that currently guide SETI research and make recommendations for a new, more “aggressive” approach. Background and current assumptions: Recent discoveries due to the Kepler project have identified planetary system as old as 10.4 Gyr (Kepler-10) [1] [3], and 11.2 Gyr (Kepler-444) [2]. Considering that the age of our solar system is about 4.5 Gyr, earth like planets could exist that are 6 Gyr, (6 Billion years) older than our own. Considering further that technological development in our civilization started only about 10K years ago and has seen the rise of scientific methodologies only in the past 500 years, we can surmise that we might have a real problem in predicting technological evolution even for the next thousand years, let alone 6 Million times that amount! In light of these numbers, I think we need to re-visit even our most cherished assumptions: Interstellar travel is impossible or highly unlikely. Clearly distance and energy are insurmountable problems for the technologies we have available. Still we are able to fathom possibilities of achieving much greater understanding and control of matter-energy and space-time. Even if the speed of light continues to be an unbreakable barrier, over spans of thousands of year’s civilizations could probably make interstellar journeys. Radio waves continue to be the major form of communication for thousands or millions of years. I suspect that, even if the radio medium continues to be used, the packing of information inside it would be so much greater that we would not be able to recognize any “structure” and would not be able to distinguish it from noise, unless a civilization would in fact decide to use it as a beacon. Even with that intention, that form of communication might quickly have become obsolete, and they might choose other types of beacons for civilizations that are closer in development to theirs. Whether and how civilizations would choose to communicate could also be a fertile field of techno sociological study. Intelligent civilizations would be based on carbon life given the fairly common presence of elements that might be involved in the origin of life throughout the universe. It is a reasonable assumption that life “as we know it” was at least a common starting point, but our form of life and intelligence, may just be a tiny first step. A continuing evolution that may well produce forms of intelligence that is far superior to ours. After a mere 50 years of computer evolution we are already talking about “super-intelligence” and we are quickly becoming symbiotic with computer power. Super-intelligence” I simply want to point out the fact that the intelligence we might find and that might choose to find us (if it hasn’t already) might not be at all be produced by carbon based organisms like us. How might that change the above assumptions about interstellar travel? Our typical life-spans would no longer be a limitation, and the size of the “explorer” might be that of an extremely tiny super-intelligent entity. And how might this change our assumptions about openness or desire to communicate with other civilizations? We have not been, and are not being visited It seems to me that SETI has ignored the potential relevance of UFO phenomena for three reasons: 1) The assumption of extremely low likelihood of interstellar travel, 2) The very high likelihood of hoaxes, mistaken perceptions or even psychotic events in UFO phenomena, and 3) The general avoidance of the subject by the scientific community. I think the approach the scientific community could take, instead, is very similar to what SETI has done so far: find the signal in the noise. In the very large amount of “noise” in UFO reporting there may be “signals” however small, that indicate some phenomena that cannot be explained or denied. If we adopt a new set of assumptions about what forms of higher intelligence and technology we might find, some of https://ntrs.nasa.gov/search.jsp?R=20180001925 2019-09-10T14:54:18+00:00Z those phenomena might fit specific hypotheses, and we could start some serious enquiry. New opportunities from NASA The recent Kepler discoveries of Earth-like planets offer the opportunity to focus our attention on detecting signs of life and technology in specific planetary systems, but I feel we need to become more flexible in our assumptions. Life is most likely to have originated in conditions similar to ours, but the vast time differences render the likelihood of “matching” technologies very slim. Conclusions and recommendations In light of the challenges described above I propose a more “aggressive” approach to future SETI exploration, in the following directions Engage physicists in what might be called “speculative physics”, still with some willingness to stretch possibilities as to the nature of space-time and energy. Engage technologists in futuristic exploration of how technology might evolve w/r Artificial Intelligence, “Robotic Systems” and symbiosis of biology with machines. Engage sociologists in speculation about what kinds of societies we might expect from the above developments. Consider the UFO phenomenon worthy of study in the context of a system with the possibility of challenging some of our assumptions and pointing to new discovery. Additional Information: (A) The proposals of this white paper relate to questions 2 and 3 of the Alien Mindscape article (how intelligent life communicates and how it can be detected) in that it addresses the fundamental issue of the potential nature and technological age of intelligent life. (B) (B) One of the recommendations made is to study UFO reports as a low signal to noise ratio phenomenon. Big Data Analysis could approach several existing data bases such as130, 000 pages of declassified U.S. Air Force documents, National UFO Reporting Center Database and several other international data bases. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/search.jsp?R=20180001925 2019-09-10T14:54:18+00:00Z Fraudulent Election Returns I have worked in the Voter Poles for twenty elections in New Jersey where Republicans and Democrats sit side by side and there are frequent disagreements. In almost every city only Democrats handled the votes and the Republicans were kept away from seeing the robbery. . This is like ten men walking into a bank with loaded guns. Can you prove they robbed the bank? To allow one party to control the election is foolishness. Even if they were completely honest the set up created suspicion because they could cheat at will so 174 million people do not believe the results and divides the country. To make matters worse the news media lies about the hundreds of people who claim they saw theft, and thousands of questionable ballets brought just prior to midnight on November 3.r Pa. poll watcher, a Navy vet, alleges missing USB cards, up to 120,000 questionable votes. At a hearing Wednesday, the poll watcher alleged the cards may have been used to add illegal votes to the state’s vote count A U.S. Navy veteran and data scientist from Pennsylvania alleged this week that 47 USB cards used during the state’s Nov. 3 election have gone missing – and asserted that as many as 120,000 votes cast in the election should be called into question. At a hearing in Gettysburg on Wednesday, poll watcher Gregory Stenstrom of Delaware County identified himself a former commanding officer in the Navy and a forensic computer scientist with expertise on security and fraud issues. “I personally observed USB cards being uploaded to voting machines by the voting machine warehouse supervisor on multiple occasions,” Stenstrom testified. “This person is not being observed, he’s not a part of the process that I can see, and he is walking in with baggies of USBs.” USB (Universal Serial Bus) cards are small, handheld devices that help people move data from one electronic device to another. This is typical of hundreds of irregularities. Lawyer Sidney Powell: ‘Staggering’ evidence of vote fraud… In a stunning interview on Fox Business, Sidney Powell explains why states that attempt to certify fraudulent election votes will be halted by the courts, even retroactively. “President Trump won this election in a landslide,” she says, adding, “there needs to be a massive criminal investigation [about the fraud], and it’s going to affect millions of voters. Allegedly Chuan and Iran had access to most of the voting machines. We have almost 500 avadavat of people‘s sworn testimony of f fraud in Democratic cities. An affidavit of fraud is a legal document, signed under the penalties of perjury, stating that someone has committed fraud. UFO Sightings in the United States Sightings are from MUFON CMS Arizona Window Lights Buckeye – On November 25, 2020, I went to take the trash out this morning and look at the morning sky when I noticed a very large object in the sky. I couldn’t make out the shape of the object but the windows were very clearly visible. I proceeded to take the picture provided. Object was silent to the west and called my wife to take a look at the object. The lights were still visible and now to the southwest. She remarked that she saw something similar a few days/weeks ago. California Object Joshua Tree Park – On November 25, 2020, we initially saw the object overhead moving from north to south very slowly for about two minutes. It disappeared as it moved directly over the top of Ryan Mountain. Totally silent and extremely large. Florida Lights Hollywood – On November 16, 2020, thought it was a blimp but as we got closer we knew it wasn’t. Georgia ISS Swansea –On November 23, 2020, watching the ISS feed and observed orbs and a brown cube then right after I took 2 photos on my iPod the feed ‘blue screened’. Kentucky Triangle Somerset—On November 4 2020, I was walking my dogs during their typical afternoon walk. I was just enjoying the sunshine on a clear day. I looked up and saw a V shaped craft that looked huge. It was above the tree tops flying very slowly and silently towards the NW. It was matte black in color with six round circles of a matte white color on the bottom surface. I was shocked and thought I was imagining things so I looked down at the ground and blinked a few times and then looked back up at the sky. It was still there. I watched it for a few seconds until it was gone. I have spent the last few weeks coming to terms with what I saw. Nevada Light Las Vegas –On November 22, 2020, went to his south window to close the blinds as the sun was coming up. He saw a glowing green light. He ran outside to a parking lot of the YMCA and the object (light) approached and appeared to change shape as it became closer he thought that it was a large green space ship. It about was about the size of a football field hovering low in the sky. He had his cell phone with him and snapped about 15 photos. The above photo was taken when he first saw the object. Suddenly a robot-like being appeared in front of him 40 to 50 feet from him. The being was somewhat transparent, but was bipedal and bimodal. The joints of the being appeared to not be connected as he levitated above the ground. It was almost like it was invisible then it would turn into a being that you could see clearly. Lights were coming out of the robot. He felt that the being was communicating with him the entire time. His friends and they are all in awe of the photos. He took the photos with a “twenty dollar) flip phone. There were several windows in the craft. He continued to snap photos and turned around and ran back to his house as he was in shock. Some of the photos that he took were of the being. The sighting lasted about 10 minutes in a clear sky Additional Information: I just went to the same exact spot the being was 148 feet from where the photos were taken. The joints of the being appeared to not be connected as he levitated above the ground. It was almost like it was invisible then it would turn into a being that you could see clearly. He felt that the being was communicating with him the entire time. Note: The witness comes across as quite sincere and credible in his interview. He recounted a very bizarre experience. Analysis has indicated that the photo that he sent is authentic and not fabricated. More photos may be submitted by the witness. Updates will be made if more information is submitted by the witness Thanks to Will Pucket/www.ufosnw.com/newsite/ New Jersey UFO Landing Chatsworth – On November 1, 2020, the narrow road was blocked between the trees by bright lights that appeared to be a UFO. North Carolina Cylinder Original image through a thermal scope at around 1830 EST. 21 NOV 2020, sky conditions clear, with plenty of stars visible. As far as I know, all local air traffic is accounted for and had appropriate marking lights in the sky. Location is central North Carolina Worldwide UFO Sightings Australia Light Wallesend – On November 14, 2020, originally saw two orange like orb lights flying very low over houses moving north in unison. Got my phone out to film and only caught tail end of sighting which was flashing triangle shaped lights. Very similar to my first sighting documented from August 2020. Canada Objects Sorel-Tracy — Sunday, November 15th, I’m alone outside filming the sunrise. at6:40 am, on a rural road in a small town in Quebec, Canada. My camera Nikon Coolpix. is on a tripod in the middle of the street. I’m zooming to have a nice shoot and heard a strange t metallic sound and saw two long white lines flying horizontally about 150 feet from the two lights. They flew at about 12 to15 feet from the ground. I was surprised, and forgot about the incident until I downloaded the video. There is no mirror or glass in front of me to cause a reflection, nothing. Poland Triangle Warsaw – On August 8, 2020 very weird UFO object, looking like a calipers, caught on over Poland Wołomin — .This object, cross shape, showed up on the 23rd of July 2020 over Poland. While making this picture the sky was clear and I didn’t see anything suspicious. Portugal Disc Oliveira de Frades — On November 16, 2020, he object was only seen in the photo I took! It is orange in color and at each end, a slightly darker circle that appears to be vitreous because it reflects sunlight. Below, in the center, it looks like something in shadow of the orange object. UK/England Triangle Winchester – On November 25, 2020, I had a strange feeling that something was there; it was a clear night so I looked up at the stars. What seemed to be a star blinked on and off!! 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__label__cc	0.595896	0.404104	NDC 0069-3033 Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Doxorubicin Hydrochloride NDC: 0069-3033 Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Proprietary Name: Doxorubicin Hydrochloride What is the Proprietary Name? Non-Proprietary Name: Doxorubicin Hydrochloride What is the Non-Proprietary Name? 0069-3033 - Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Package Description: 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE in 1 CARTON > 75 mL in 1 VIAL, MULTI-DOSE Doxorubicin Hydrochloride with NDC 0069-3033 is a a human prescription drug product labeled by Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc. The generic name of Doxorubicin Hydrochloride is doxorubicin hydrochloride. The product's dosage form is injection, solution and is administered via intravenous form. Dosage Form: Injection, Solution - A liquid preparation containing one or more drug substances dissolved in a suitable solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents that is suitable for injection. Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Active Ingredient(s) DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE 2 mg/mL SODIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 451W47IQ8X) HYDROCHLORIC ACID (UNII: QTT17582CB) Intravenous - Administration within or into a vein or veins. Anthracycline Topoisomerase Inhibitor - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class) Anthracyclines - [CS] Topoisomerase Inhibitors - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action) Doxorubicin is pronounced as (dox oh roo' bi sin) Why is doxorubicin medication prescribed? Doxorubicin is used in combination with other medications to treat certain types of bladder, breast, lung, stomach, and ovarian cancer; Hodgkin's lymphoma (Hodgkin's dise... Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Product Label Images Chemical Structure - doxorubicin 01 Figure 1 - doxorubicin 02 logo - doxorubicin 04 PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mg/5 mL Vial Label - doxorubicin 05 PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mg/5 mL Vial Carton - doxorubicin 06 PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 20 mg/10 mL Vial Label - doxorubicin 07 PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 20 mg/10 mL Vial Carton - doxorubicin 08 PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 150 mg/75 mL Vial Label - doxorubicin 11 PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 150 mg/75 mL Vial Carton - doxorubicin 12 PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 200 mg/100 mL Vial Label - doxorubicin 13 PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 200 mg/100 mL Vial Carton - doxorubicin 14 Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Product Labeling Information Warning: Cardiomyopathy, Secondary Malignancies, Extravasation And Tissue Necrosis, And Severe Myelosuppression 1.1 Adjuvant Breast Cancer 1.2 Other Cancers 2.4 Procedures For Proper Handling And Disposal 5.2 Secondary Malignancies 5.3 Extravasation And Tissue Necrosis 5.4 Severe Myelosuppression 5.5 Use In Patients With Hepatic Impairment 5.6 Tumor Lysis Syndrome 5.7 Radiation Sensitization And Radiation Recall 5.8 Embryofetal Toxicity 6 Adverse Reactions 6.1 Clinical Trial Experience In Breast Cancer 7.1 Effect Of Cyp3a4 Inhibitors, Inducers And P-Gp 7.2 Trastuzumab 7.3 Paclitaxel 7.4 Dexrazoxane 7.5 6-Mercaptopurine Teratogenic Effects 8.5 Geriatric Use 12.3 Pharmacokinetics 14 Clinical Studies Cardiomyopathy: Myocardial damage, including acute left ventricular failure can occur with doxorubicin HCl. The risk of cardiomyopathy is proportional to the cumulative exposure with incidence rates from 1% - 20% for cumulative doses ranging from 300 mg/m2 to 500 mg/m2 when doxorubicin HCl is administered every 3 weeks. The risk of cardiomyopathy is further increased with concomitant cardiotoxic therapy. Assess LVEF before and regularly during and after treatment with doxorubicin HCl [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].Secondary Malignancies: Secondary acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) occur at a higher incidence in patients treated with anthracyclines, including doxorubicin HCl [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].Extravasation and Tissue Necrosis: Extravasation of doxorubicin HCl can result in severe local tissue injury and necrosis requiring wide excision of the affected area and skin grafting. Immediately terminate the drug and apply ice to the affected area [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].Severe myelosuppression resulting in serious infection, septic shock, requirement for transfusions, hospitalization, and death may occur [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]. Doxorubicin HCl is indicated as a component of multi-agent adjuvant chemotherapy for treatment of women with axillary lymph node involvement following resection of primary breast cancer [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. Doxorubicin HCl is indicated for the treatment ofacute lymphoblastic leukemiaacute myeloblastic leukemiaHodgkin lymphomanon-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)metastatic breast cancermetastatic Wilms' tumormetastatic neuroblastomametastatic soft tissue sarcomametastatic bone sarcomametastatic ovarian carcinomametastatic transitional cell bladder carcinomametastatic thyroid carcinomametastatic gastric carcinomametastatic bronchogenic carcinoma Adjuvant Breast CancerThe recommended dose of doxorubicin HCl is 60 mg/m2 administered as an intravenous bolus on day 1 of each 21-day treatment cycle, in combination with cyclophosphamide, for a total of four cycles [see Clinical Studies (14)]. Metastatic Disease, Leukemia, or LymphomaThe recommended dose of doxorubicin HCl when used as a single agent is 60 to 75 mg/m2 intravenously every 21 days.The recommended dose of doxorubicin HCl, when administered in combination with other chemotherapy drugs, is 40 to 75 mg/m2 intravenously every 21 to 28 days.Consider use of the lower doxorubicin dose in the recommended dose range or longer intervals between cycles for heavily pretreated patients, elderly patients, or obese patients.Cumulative doses above 550 mg/m2 are associated with an increased risk of cardiomyopathy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. Cardiac ImpairmentDiscontinue doxorubicin in patients who develop signs or symptoms of cardiomyopathy. Hepatic ImpairmentDoxorubicin HCl is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C or serum bilirubin >5.0 mg/dL) [see Contraindications (4)].Decrease the dose of doxorubicin HCl in patients with elevated serum total bilirubin concentrations as follows:Serum bilirubin concentrationDoxorubicin HCl Dose reduction1.2 – 3.0 mg/dL50 %3.1 – 5.0 mg/dL75 %greater than 5.0 mg/dLDo not initiate doxorubicin HClDiscontinue doxorubicin HCl[see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) and Use in Specific Population (8.7)] Preparation of Doxorubicin HCl for injectionReconstitute doxorubicin hydrochloride for injection with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP to obtain a final concentration of 2 mg per mL as follows:5 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP to reconstitute 10 mg doxorubicin HCl vial10 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP to reconstitute 20 mg doxorubicin HCl vial25 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP to reconstitute 50 mg doxorubicin HCl vial75 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP to reconstitute 150 mg doxorubicin HCl vialGently shake vial until the contents have dissolved.Protect reconstituted solution from light. Preparation for Continuous Intravenous Infusion Dilute doxorubicin HCl solution or reconstituted solution in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP. Protect from light following preparation until completion of infusion. AdministrationVisually inspect parenteral drug products for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Discard if the solution is discolored, cloudy, or contains particulate matter.Storage of vials of Doxorubicin HCl Injection or Doxorubicin HCl for Injection following reconstitution under refrigerated conditions can result in the formation of a gelled product. Place gelled product at room temperature [15º to 30ºC (59º to 86ºF)] for 2 to 4 hours to return the product to a slightly viscous, mobile solution. Administration by Intravenous Injection:Administer doxorubicin HCl as an intravenous injection through a central intravenous line or a secure and free-flowing peripheral venous line containing 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 0.45% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, or 5% Dextrose Injection, USP.Administer doxorubicin HCl intravenously over 3 to 10 minutes. Decrease the rate of doxorubicin HCl administration if erythematous streaking along the vein proximal to the site of infusion or facial flushing occur. Administration by Continuous Intravenous Infusion:Infuse only through a central catheter. Decrease the rate of doxorubicin HCl administration if erythematous streaking along the vein proximal to the site of infusion or facial flushing occur.Protect from light from preparation for infusion until completion of infusion. Management of Suspected ExtravasationDiscontinue doxorubicin HCl for burning or stinging sensation or other evidence indicating peri-venous infiltration or extravasation. Manage confirmed or suspected extravasation as follows:Do not remove the needle until attempts are made to aspirate extravasated fluid.Do not flush the line.Avoid applying pressure to the site.Apply ice to the site intermittently for 15 min 4 times a day for 3 days.If the extravasation is in an extremity, elevate the extremity.In adults, consider administration of dexrazoxane [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]. Incompatibility with Other DrugsDo not admix doxorubicin HCl with other drugs. If doxorubicin HCl is mixed with heparin or fluorouracil a precipitate may form. Avoid contact with alkaline solutions which can lead to hydrolysis of doxorubicin HCl. CardiomyopathyDoxorubicin HCl can result in myocardial damage, including acute left ventricular failure. The risk of cardiomyopathy is generally proportional to the cumulative exposure. Include prior doses of other anthracyclines or anthracenediones in calculations of total cumulative dosage for doxorubicin HCl. Cardiomyopathy may develop during treatment or up to several years after completion of treatment and can include decrease in LVEF and signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure (CHF). The probability of developing cardiomyopathy is estimated to be 1 to 2% at a total cumulative dose of 300 mg/m2 of doxorubicin HCl, 3 to 5% at a dose of 400 mg/m2, 5 to 8% at a dose of 450 mg/m2, and 6 to 20% at a dose of 500 mg/m2, when doxorubicin HCl is administered every 3 weeks. There is an additive or potentially synergistic increase in the risk of cardiomyopathy in patients who have received radiotherapy to the mediastinum or concomitant therapy with other known cardiotoxic agents such as cyclophosphamide and trastuzumab.Pericarditis and myocarditis have also been reported during or following doxorubicin HCl treatment.Assess left ventricular cardiac function (e.g., MUGA or echocardiogram) prior to initiation of doxorubicin HCl, during treatment to detect acute changes, and after treatment to detect delayed cardiotoxicity. Increase the frequency of assessments as the cumulative dose exceeds 300 mg/m2. Use the same method of assessment of LVEF at all time points [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4)]. Consider the use of dexrazoxane to reduce the incidence and severity of cardiomyopathy due to doxorubicin HCl administration in patients who have received a cumulative doxorubicin HCl dose of 300 mg/m2 and who will continue to receive doxorubicin HCl. ArrhythmiasDoxorubicin HCl can result in arrhythmias, including life-threatening arrhythmias, during or within a few hours after doxorubicin HCl administration and at any time point during treatment. Tachyarrhythmias, including sinus tachycardia, premature ventricular contractions, and ventricular tachycardia, as well as bradycardia may occur. Electrocardiographic changes including non-specific ST-T wave changes, atrioventricular and bundle-branch block can also occur. These electrocardiographic changes may be transient and self-limited and may not require dose-modifications of doxorubicin HCl. Risk SummaryDoxorubicin HCl can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Doxorubicin HCl was teratogenic and embryotoxic in rats and rabbits at doses approximately 0.07 times (based on body surface area) the recommended human dose of 60 mg/m2. If this drug is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, apprise the patient of the potential hazard to a fetus. Animal DataDoxorubicin HCl was teratogenic and embryotoxic at doses of 0.8 mg/kg/day (about 0.07 times the recommended human dose based on body surface area) when administered during the period of organogenesis in rats. Teratogenicity and embryotoxicity were also seen using discrete periods of treatment. The most susceptible was the 6- to 9-day gestation period at doses of 1.25 mg/kg/day and greater. Characteristic malformations included esophageal and intestinal atresia, tracheo-esophageal fistula, hypoplasia of the urinary bladder, and cardiovascular anomalies. Doxorubicin HCl was embryotoxic (increase in embryofetal deaths) and abortifacient at 0.4 mg/kg/day (about 0.07 times the recommended human dose based on body surface area) in rabbits when administered during the period of organogenesis. FemalesDoxorubicin HCl can cause fetal harm when administered during pregnancy. Advise female patients of reproductive potential to use highly effective contraception during treatment with doxorubicin HCl and for 6 months after treatment. Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider if they become pregnant, or if pregnancy is suspected, while taking doxorubicin HCl [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)]. MalesDoxorubicin HCl may damage spermatozoa and testicular tissue, resulting in possible genetic fetal abnormalities. Males with female sexual partners of reproductive potential should use effective contraception during and for 6 months after treatment [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1)]. FemalesIn females of reproductive potential, doxorubicin HCl may cause infertility and result in amenorrhea. Premature menopause can occur. Recovery of menses and ovulation is related to age at treatment [see Nonclinical Toxicology (13.1)]. MalesDoxorubicin HCl may result in oligospermia, azoospermia, and permanent loss of fertility. Sperm counts have been reported to return to normal levels in some men. This may occur several years after the end of therapy. DistributionSteady-state distribution volume ranges from 809 to 1214 L/m2. Binding of doxorubicin and its major metabolite, doxorubicinol, to plasma proteins is about 75% and is independent of plasma concentration of doxorubicin up to 1.1 µg/mL.Doxorubicin was measured in the milk of one lactating patient after therapy with 70 mg/m2 of doxorubicin HCl given as a 15-minute intravenous infusion. The peak milk concentration at 24 hours after treatment was 4.4-fold greater than the corresponding plasma concentration. Doxorubicin was detectable in the milk up to 72 hours.Doxorubicin does not cross the blood brain barrier. MetabolismEnzymatic reduction at the 7 position and cleavage of the daunosamine sugar yields aglycones which are accompanied by free radical formation, the local production of which may contribute to the cardiotoxic activity of doxorubicin HCl. Disposition of doxorubicinol in patients is formation rate limited, with the terminal half-life of doxorubicinol being similar to doxorubicin. The relative exposure of doxorubicinol, i.e., the ratio between the AUC of doxorubicinol and the AUC of doxorubicin is approximately 0.5. ExcretionPlasma clearance is in the range 324 to 809 mL/min/m2 and is predominately by metabolism and biliary excretion. Approximately 40% of the dose appears in the bile in 5 days, while only 5 to 12% of the drug and its metabolites appear in the urine during the same time period. In urine, <3% of the dose was recovered as doxorubicinol over 7 days.Systemic clearance of doxorubicin is significantly reduced in obese women with ideal body weight greater than 130%. There was a significant reduction in clearance without any change in volume of distribution in obese patients when compared with normal patients with less than 115% ideal body weight. Pediatric patientsFollowing administration of doses ranging from 10 to 75 mg/m2 of doxorubicin HCl to 60 children and adolescents ranging from 2 months to 20 years of age, doxorubicin clearance averaged 1443 ± 114 mL/min/m2. Further analysis demonstrated that clearance in 52 children greater than 2 years of age (1540 mL/min/m2) was increased compared with adults. However, clearance in infants younger than 2 years of age (813 mL/min/m2) was decreased compared with older children and approached the range of clearance values determined in adults [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4)]. Patient Gender There is no recommended dose adjustment based on gender. A published clinical study involving 6 men and 21 women with no prior anthracycline therapy reported a significantly higher median doxorubicin clearance in men compared to women (1088 mL/min/m2 versus 433 mL/min/m2). However, the terminal half-life of doxorubicin was longer in men compared to women (54 versus 35 hours). Patients with hepatic impairment The clearance of doxorubicin and doxorubicinol was reduced in patients with elevation in serum bilirubin [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) and Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]. LAB-0073-13.0 Handle and dispose of doxorubicin HCl consistent with recommendations for the handling and disposal of hazardous drugs.1Treat accidental contact with the skin or eyes immediately by copious lavage with water, or soap and water, or sodium bicarbonate solution. Do not abrade the skin by using a scrub brush. Seek medical attention. Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Injection: Vials contain 10 mg/5 mL, 20 mg/10 mL, 50 mg/25 mL, 150 mg/75 mL, and 200 mg/100 mL doxorubicin hydrochloride as a clear red solution.Doxorubicin Hydrochloride for Injection: Vials contain 10 mg, 20 mg, 50 mg, and 150 mg doxorubicin hydrochloride as a red-orange lyophilized powder. Doxorubicin HCl is contraindicated in patients with:Severe myocardial insufficiency [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]Recent (occurring within the past 4–6 weeks) myocardial infarction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]Severe persistent drug-induced myelosuppression [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]Severe hepatic impairment (defined as Child Pugh Class C or serum bilirubin level greater than 5 mg/dL) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]Severe hypersensitivity reaction to doxorubicin HCl including anaphylaxis [see Adverse Reactions (6.2)] The risk of developing secondary acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is increased following treatment with doxorubicin HCl. Cumulative incidences ranged from 0.2% at five years to 1.5% at 10 years in two separate trials involving the adjuvant treatment of women with breast cancer. These leukemias generally occur within 1 to 3 years of treatment. Extravasation of doxorubicin HCl can result in severe local tissue injury manifesting as blistering, ulceration, and necrosis requiring wide excision of the affected area and skin grafting. When given via a peripheral venous line, infuse doxorubicin over 10 minutes or less to minimize the risk of thrombosis or perivenous extravasation. If signs or symptoms of extravasation occur, immediately terminate the injection or infusion [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)]. Extravasation may be present in patients who do not experience a stinging or burning sensation or when blood return is present on aspiration of the infusion needle. If extravasation is suspected, apply ice to the site intermittently for 15 minutes, 4 times a day for 3 days. If appropriate, administer dexrazoxane at the site of extravasation as soon as possible and within the first 6 hours after extravasation. Doxorubicin HCl can cause myelosuppression. In Study 1, the incidence of severe myelosuppression was: grade 4 leukopenia (0.3%), grade 3 leukopenia (3%), and grade 4 thrombocytopenia (0.1%). A dose-dependent, reversible neutropenia is the predominant manifestation of hematologic toxicity from doxorubicin HCl. When doxorubicin HCl is administered every 21 days, the neutrophil count reaches its nadir 10 to 14 days after administration with recovery usually occurring by the 21st day.Obtain baseline assessment of blood counts and carefully monitor patients during treatment for possible clinical complications due to myelosuppression. The clearance of doxorubicin is decreased in patients with elevated serum bilirubin with an increased risk of toxicity [see Use in Specific Populations (8.7) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. Reduce the dose of doxorubicin HCl in patients with serum bilirubin levels of 1.2–5.0 mg/dL [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)]. Doxorubicin is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment (defined as Child Pugh Class C or serum bilirubin level greater than 5 mg/dL) [see Contraindications (4)]. Obtain liver tests including SGOT, SGPT, alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin prior to and during doxorubicin HCl therapy. Doxorubicin HCl may induce tumor lysis syndrome in patients with rapidly growing tumors. Evaluate blood uric acid levels, potassium, calcium, phosphate, and creatinine after initial treatment. Hydration, urine alkalinization, and prophylaxis with allopurinol to prevent hyperuricemia may minimize potential complications of tumor lysis syndrome. Doxorubicin HCl can increase radiation-induced toxicity to the myocardium, mucosa, skin, and liver. Radiation recall, including but not limited to cutaneous and pulmonary toxicity, can occur in patients who receive doxorubicin HCl after prior radiation therapy. Doxorubicin HCl can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Doxorubicin HCl was teratogenic and embryotoxic in rats and rabbits at doses lower than the recommended human dose.If this drug is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, apprise the patient of the potential hazard to a fetus [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].Advise female patients of reproductive potential to use highly effective contraception during treatment with doxorubicin HCl and for 6 months after treatment. Advise patients to contact their healthcare provider if they become pregnant, or if pregnancy is suspected, while taking doxorubicin HCl [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) and (8.6)]. The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling. Cardiomyopathy and Arrhythmias [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Secondary Malignancies [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] Extravasation and Tissue Necrosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] Severe Myelosuppression [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] Tumor Lysis Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)] Radiation Sensitization and Radiation Recall [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice.The safety data below were collected from 1492 women who received doxorubicin HCl at a dose of 60 mg/m2 and cyclophosphamide at a dose of 600 mg/m2 (AC) every 3 weeks for 4 cycles for the adjuvant treatment of axillary lymph node positive breast cancer. The median number of cycles received was 4. Selected adverse reactions reported in this study are provided in Table 1. No treatment-related deaths were reported in patients on either arm of the study. Table 1. Selected Adverse Reactions in Patients with Early Breast Cancer Involving Axillary Lymph NodesACIncludes pooled data from patients who received either AC alone for 4 cycles, or who were treated with AC for 4 cycles followed by 3 cycles of CMFConventional CMFN=1492N=739Adverse reactions, % of patientsLeukopenia Grade 3 (1,000–1,999 /mm3)3.49.4 Grade 4 (<1000 /mm3)0.30.3Thrombocytopenia Grade 3 (25,000–49,999 /mm3)00.3 Grade 4 (<25,000 /mm3)0.10Shock, sepsis21Systemic infection21Vomiting Vomiting ≤12 hours3425 Vomiting >12 hours3712 Intractable52Alopecia9271Cardiac dysfunction Asymptomatic0.20.1 Transient0.10 Symptomatic0.10 The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of doxorubicin HCl. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.Cardiac – cardiogenic shockCutaneous –Skin and nail hyperpigmentation, oncolysis, rash, itching, photosensitivity, urticaria, acral erythema, palmar plantar erythrodysesthesiaGastrointestinal – Nausea, mucositis, stomatitis, necrotizing colitis, typhlitis, gastric erosions, gastrointestinal tract bleeding, hematochezia, esophagitis, anorexia, abdominal pain, dehydration, diarrhea, hyperpigmentation of the oral mucosaHypersensitivity – AnaphylaxisLaboratory Abnormalities –Increased alanine aminotransferase, increased aspartate aminotransferaseNeurological – Peripheral sensory and motor neuropathy, seizures, comaOcular – Conjunctivitis, keratitis, lacrimation Vascular – Phlebosclerosis, phlebitis/thrombophlebitis, hot flashes, thromboembolismOther – Malaise/asthenia, fever, chills, weight gain Doxorubicin is a major substrate of cytochrome P450 CYP3A4 and CYP2D6, and P-glycoprotein (P-gp). Clinically significant interactions have been reported with inhibitors of CYP3A4, CYP2D6, and/or P-gp (e.g., verapamil), resulting in increased concentration and clinical effect of doxorubicin. Inducers of CYP3A4 (e.g., phenobarbital, phenytoin, St. John's Wort) and P-gp inducers may decrease the concentration of doxorubicin. Avoid concurrent use of doxorubicin HCl with inhibitors and inducers of CYP3A4, CYP2D6, or P-gp. Concurrent use of trastuzumab and doxorubicin HCl results in an increased risk of cardiac dysfunction. Avoid concurrent administration of doxorubicin and trastuzumab. The appropriate interval for administering doxorubicin following trastuzumab therapy has not been determined [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. Paclitaxel, when given prior to doxorubicin HCl, increases the plasma-concentrations of doxorubicin and its metabolites. Administer doxorubicin HCl prior to paclitaxel if used concomitantly. Do not administer dexrazoxane as a cardioprotectant at the initiation of doxorubicin HCl-containing chemotherapy regimens. In a randomized trial in women with metastatic breast cancer, initiation of dexrazoxane with doxorubicin HCl-based chemotherapy resulted in a significantly lower tumor response rate (48% vs. 63%; p=0.007) and shorter time to progression than in women who received doxorubicin HCl-based chemotherapy alone. Doxorubicin HCl may potentiate 6-mercaptopurine-induced hepatotoxicity. In 11 patients with refractory leukemia treated with 6-mercaptopurine (500 mg/m2 intravenously daily for 5 days per cycle every 2–3 weeks) and doxorubicin HCl (50 mg/m2 intravenous once per cycle every 2–3 weeks) alone or with vincristine and prednisone, all developed hepatic dysfunction manifested by elevations of total serum bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase and aspartate aminotransferase. Pregnancy Category D Doxorubicin has been detected in the milk of at least one lactating patient [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from doxorubicin HCl, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother. Based on postmarketing reports, pediatric patients treated with doxorubicin HCl are at risk for developing late cardiovascular dysfunction. Risk factors include young age at treatment (especially < 5 years), high cumulative doses and receipt of combined modality therapy. Long-term periodic cardiovascular monitoring is recommended for all pediatric patients who have received doxorubicin HCl. Doxorubicin HCl, as a component of intensive chemotherapy regimens administered to pediatric patients, may contribute to prepubertal growth failure and may also contribute to gonadal impairment, which is usually temporary.There are no recommended dose adjustments based on age. Doxorubicin clearance was increased in patients aged 2 years to 20 years as compared to adults, while doxorubicin clearance was similar in children less than 2 years as compared to adults [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. Clinical experience in patients who were 65 years of age and older who received doxorubicin HCl-based chemotherapy regimens for metastatic breast cancer showed no overall differences in safety and effectiveness compared with younger patients. The clearance of doxorubicin was reduced in patients with elevated serum bilirubin levels. Reduce the dose of doxorubicin HCl in patients with serum bilirubin levels greater than 1.2 mg/dL [See Dosage and Administration (2.2) and Warnings and Precautions (5.5)].Doxorubicin HCl is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment (defined as Child Pugh Class C or serum bilirubin levels greater than 5 mg/dL) [see Contraindications (4)]. Few cases of overdose have been described. A 58-year-old man with acute lymphoblastic leukemia received 10-fold overdose of doxorubicin HCl (300 mg/m2) in one day. He was treated with charcoal filtration, hemopoietic growth factor (G-CSF), proton pump inhibitor and antimicrobial prophylaxis. The patient suffered sinus tachycardia, grade 4 neutropenia and thrombocytopenia for 11 days, severe mucositis and sepsis. The patient recovered completely 26 days after the overdose. A 17-year-old girl with osteogenic sarcoma received 150 mg of doxorubicin HCl daily for 2 days (intended dose was 50 mg per day for 3 days). The patient developed severe mucositis on days 4–7 after the overdose and chills and pyrexia on day 7. The patient was treated with antibiotics and platelets and recovered 18 days after overdose. Doxorubicin Hydrochloride is a cytotoxic, anthracycline, topoisomerase II inhibitor isolated from cultures of Streptomyces peucetius var. caesius. Chemically, doxorubicin hydrochloride is: 5,12-Naphthacenedione, 10-[(3-amino-2,3,6-trideoxy-α-L-lyxo-hexopyranosyl)oxy]-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6,8,11-trihydroxy-8-(hydroxylacetyl)-1-methoxy-, hydrochloride (8S-cis)-. The chemical structure of doxorubicin HCl is:Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Injection, USP is a clear, red, sterile, isotonic aqueous solution provided in vials containing 10 mg/5 mL, 20 mg/10 mL, 50 mg/25 mL, 150 mg/75 mL, or 200 mg/100 mL of doxorubicin HCl. The drug product has demonstrated inherent antimicrobial activity suitable for a multiple dose presentation. Each milliliter of solution contains 2 mg of doxorubicin HCl. Inactive ingredients include sodium chloride 0.9%, USP, and water for injection, USP, quantity sufficient. The pH of the solution is adjusted to 3.0 with hydrochloric acid, USP.Doxorubicin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP is a sterile red-orange lyophilized powder, provided in vials containing 10 mg, 20 mg, 50 mg, or 150 mg doxorubicin HCl. The drug product has demonstrated inherent antimicrobial activity suitable for a multiple dose presentation. For each 10 mg doxorubicin HCl, each vial contains 50 mg lactose and 1 mg methylparaben. The cytotoxic effect of doxorubicin HCl on malignant cells and its toxic effects on various organs are thought to be related to nucleotide base intercalation and cell membrane lipid binding activities of doxorubicin. Intercalation inhibits nucleotide replication and action of DNA and RNA polymerases. The interaction of doxorubicin with topoisomerase II to form DNA-cleavable complexes appears to be an important mechanism of doxorubicin HCl cytocidal activity. Pharmacokinetic studies conducted in patients with various types of tumors have shown that doxorubicin follows multiphasic disposition after intravenous injection. The distribution half-life is approximately 5 minutes, while the terminal half-life is 20 to 48 hours. In four patients, doxorubicin demonstrated dose-independent pharmacokinetics across a dose range of 30 to 70 mg/m2. Doxorubicin HCl treatment results in an increased risk of secondary malignancies based on postmarketing reports [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]. Doxorubicin HCl was mutagenic in the in vitro Ames assay, and clastogenic in multiple in vitro assays (CHO cell, V79 hamster cell, human lymphoblast, and SCE assays) and the in vivo mouse micronucleus assay.Doxorubicin HCl decreased fertility in female rats at the doses of 0.05 and 0.2 mg/kg/day (approximately 0.005 and 0.02 times the recommended human dose, based on body surface area).A single intravenous dose of 0.1 mg/kg doxorubicin HCl (approximately 0.01 times the recommended human dose based on body surface area) was toxic to male reproductive organs in animal studies, producing testicular atrophy, diffuse degeneration of the seminiferous tubules, and oligospermia/hypospermia in rats. Doxorubicin HCl induces DNA damage in rabbit spermatozoa and dominant lethal mutations in mice. The clinical efficacy of doxorubicin HCl-containing regimens for the post-operative, adjuvant treatment of surgically resected breast cancer was evaluated in a meta-analysis conducted by the Early Breast Cancer Trialists Collaborative Group (EBCTCG). The EBCTCG meta-analyses compared cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, and 5-fluorouracil (CMF) to no chemotherapy (19 trials including 7523 patients) and doxorubicin HCl-containing regimens with CMF as an active control (6 trials including 3510 patients). Data from the meta-analysis of trials comparing CMF to no therapy were used to establish the historical treatment effect size for CMF regimens. The major efficacy outcome measures were disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS).Of the 3510 women (2157 received doxorubicin HCl-containing regimens and 1353 received CMF treatment) with early breast cancer involving axillary lymph nodes included in the six trials from the meta-analyses, approximately 70% were premenopausal and 30% were postmenopausal. At the time of the meta-analysis, 1745 first recurrences and 1348 deaths had occurred. The analyses demonstrated that doxorubicin HCl-containing regimens retained at least 75% of the historical CMF adjuvant effect on DFS with a hazard ratio (HR) of 0.91 (95% CI, 0.82–1.01) and on OS with a HR of 0.91 (95% CI, 0.81–1.03). Results of these analyses for both DFS and OS are provided in Table 2 and Figures 1 and 2. Table 2. Summary of Randomized Trials Comparing Doxorubicin HCl-Containing Regimens Versus CMF in Meta-AnalysisStudy(starting year)RegimensNo. of CyclesNo. of PatientsDoxorubicin HCl-Containing Regimens vs. CMFHRa hazard ratio of less than 1 indicates that the treatment with doxorubicin HCl-containing regimens is associated with lower risk of disease recurrences or death compared to the treatment with CMF. (95% CI)DFSOSAbbreviations: DFS = disease free survival; OS = overall survival; AC = doxorubicin HCl, cyclophosphamide; AVbCMF = doxorubicin HCl, vinblastine, cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, 5-fluorouracil; CMF = cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, 5-fluorouracil; CMFVA = cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, 5-fluorouracil, vincristine, doxorubicin HCl; FAC = 5-fluorouracil, doxorubicin HCl, cyclophosphamide; FACV = 5-fluorouracil, doxorubicin HCl, cyclophosphamide, vincristine; HR = hazard ratio; CI = confidence intervalNSABP B-15(1984)AC41562Includes pooled data from patients who received either AC alone for 4 cycles, or who were treated with AC for 4 cycles followed by 3 cycles of CMF.0.93 (0.82–1.06)0.97 (0.83–1.12)CMF6776SECSG 2(1976)FAC62600.86 (0.66–1.13)0.93 (0.69–1.26)CMF6268ONCOFRANCE(1978)FACV121380.71 (0.49–1.03)0.65 (0.44–0.96)CMF12113SE Sweden BCG A(1980)AC6210.59 (0.22–1.61)0.53 (0.21–1.37)CMF622NSABC Israel Br0283(1983)AVbCMFPatients received alternating cycles of AVb and CMF.45560.91 (0.53–1.57)0.88 (0.47–1.63)CMF650Austrian BCSG 3(1984)CMFVA61211.07 (0.73–1.55)0.93 (0.64–1.35)CMF8124Combined StudiesDoxorubicin HCl-Containing Regimens21570.91 (0.82–1.01)0.91 (0.81–1.03)CMF1353Figure 1. Meta-analysis of Disease-Free SurvivalFigure 2. Meta-analysis of Overall Survival "Hazardous Drugs". OSHA. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/hazardousdrugs/index.html Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Injection, USP is a sterile parenteral, isotonic solution, available in polypropylene (CYTOSAFE)® vials in single vial packs as: SINGLE-DOSE VIALS:10 mg/5 mL (2 mg/mL) NDC 0069-3030-2020 mg/10 mL (2 mg/mL) NDC 0069-3031-2050 mg/25 mL (2 mg/mL) NDC 0069-3032-20 Retain in carton until time of use. Discard unused portion. MULTIPLE-DOSE VIALS:150 mg/75 mL (2 mg/mL) NDC 0069-3033-20200 mg/100 mL (2 mg/mL) NDC 0069-3034-20 Retain in carton until contents are used. Doxorubicin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP, is a sterile red-orange lyophilized powder, available in single vial packs or 10 vial packs as: SINGLE-DOSE VIALS:10 mg20 mg50 mg Retain in carton until time of use. Discard unused portion. MULTIPLE-DOSE VIALS:150 mg Retain in carton until contents are used. Store all vials at 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). Protect from light.Storage of Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Injection under refrigerated conditions can result in the formation of a gelled product. Place gelled product at room temperature [15º to 30ºC (59º to 86ºF)] for 2 to 4 hours to return the product to a slightly viscous, mobile solution. Store all vials at room temperature 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F). Protect from light. Handling and DisposalHandle and dispose of Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Injection and Doxorubicin Hydrochloride for Injection consistent with recommendations for the handling and disposal of hazardous drugs.1 See FDA-Approved Patient Labeling (Patient Information).Inform patients of the following:Doxorubicin HCl can cause irreversible myocardial damage. Advise patients to contact a healthcare provider for symptoms of heart failure during or after treatment with doxorubicin HCl [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].There is an increased risk of treatment-related leukemia from doxorubicin HCl [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].Doxorubicin HCl can reduce the absolute neutrophil count resulting in an increased risk of infection. Advise patients to contact a healthcare provider for new onset fever or symptoms of infection [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].Doxorubicin HCl can cause fetal harm when administered during pregnancy. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with doxorubicin HCl and for 6 months after treatment, and to contact their healthcare provider if they become pregnant, or if pregnancy is suspected, during treatment with doxorubicin HCl [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) and Use in Specific Populations (8.6)].Doxorubicin HCl may induce chromosomal damage in sperm, which may lead to loss of fertility and offspring with birth defects. Advise patients to use effective contraception during and for 6 months after treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8 and Use in Specific Populations (8.6)].Doxorubicin HCl can cause premature menopause in females and loss of fertility in males [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6)].Discontinue nursing while receiving doxorubicin HCl [see Use in Specific Populations (8.3)].Doxorubicin HCl can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mouth/oral pain and sores. Advise patients to contact a healthcare provider should they develop any severe symptoms that prevent them from eating and drinking [see Adverse Reactions (6)].Doxorubicin HCl causes alopecia [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].Doxorubicin HCl can cause their urine to appear red for 1 to 2 days after administration. DOXORUBICIN (dok-suh-roo-buh-sin) HYDROCHLORIDEInjection, for intravenous useFor Injection, for intravenous use What is the most important information I should know about Doxorubicin?Doxorubicin may cause serious side effects including:Heart failure. Doxorubicin may cause heart muscle damage that may lead to heart failure, which is a condition in which the heart does not pump well. Heart failure is irreversible in some cases and can lead to death. Heart failure can happen during your treatment with Doxorubicin or months to years after stopping treatment. Your risk of heart muscle damage increases with higher total amounts of doxorubicin hydrochloride that you receive in your lifetime. Your risk of heart failure is higher if you:already have other heart problemshave had or are currently receiving radiation therapy to your chesthave had treatment with certain other anti-cancer medicinestake other medicines that can have severe side effects on your heartTell your doctor if you get any of these symptoms of heart failure during or after treatment with Doxorubicin:extreme tiredness or weaknessshortness of breath fast heartbeat swelling of your feet and anklesYour doctor will do tests to check the strength of your heart muscle before, during, and after your treatment with Doxorubicin.Risk of new cancers. You may have an increased risk of developing certain blood cancers called acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) after treatment with doxorubicin. Talk with your doctor about your risk of developing new cancers if you take Doxorubicin.Skin damage near the vein where Doxorubicin is given (Injection site reaction). Doxorubicin can damage the skin if it leaks out of the vein. Symptoms of infusion reaction include blisters and skin sores at injection site which may require skin grafts.Decreased blood cell counts. Doxorubicin can cause a decrease in neutrophils (a type of white blood cells important in fighting bacterial infections) and platelets (important for clotting and to control bleeding). This may lead to a serious infection, the need for blood transfusions, treatment in a hospital and death. Your doctor will check your blood cell count during your treatment with Doxorubicin and after you have stopped your treatment. Call your doctor right away if you get a fever (temperature of 100.4 F or greater) or chills with shivering.What is Doxorubicin?Doxorubicin is a prescription medicine used to treat certain types of cancers. Doxorubicin may be used alone or along with other anti-cancer medicines.Who should not receive Doxorubicin?Do not receive Doxorubicin if:you have had a recent heart attack or have severe heart problemsyour blood cell counts (platelets, red blood cells, and white blood cells) are very low because of prior chemotherapyyou have a severe liver problemyou have had a serious allergic reaction to doxorubicin hydrochlorideWhat should I tell my doctor before receiving Doxorubicin?Before you receive Doxorubicin, tell your doctor if you:have heart problems including heart failureare currently receiving radiation therapy or plan to receive radiation to the chesthave severe liver problemshave had an allergic reaction to doxorubicinhave any other medical conditionsare pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Doxorubicin can harm your unborn baby. Women who are able to become pregnant and men who take Doxorubicin should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment and for 6 months after treatment. Talk to your doctor about birth control methods. If you or your partner becomes pregnant, tell your doctor right away.are breastfeeding or plan to breast feed. Doxorubicin can pass into your breast milk and harm your baby. You and your doctor should decide if you will receive Doxorubicin or breastfeed. You should not do both.Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Doxorubicin can interact with other medicines. Do not start any new medicine before you talk with the doctor that prescribed Doxorubicin.Know the medicines you take. Keep a list to show your doctor and pharmacist each time you get a new medicine.How will I receive Doxorubicin?Doxorubicin will be given to you into your vein.What are the possible side effects of Doxorubicin?Doxorubicin may cause serious side effects, including:See "What is the most important information I should know about Doxorubicin?"Doxorubicin may cause lower sperm counts and sperm problems in men.This could affect your ability to father a child and cause birth defects. Talk to your healthcare provider if this is a concern for you. Talk to your healthcare provider about family planning options that might be right for you.Irreversible amenorrhea or early menopause. Your periods (menstrual cycle) may completely stop when you receive Doxorubicin. Your periods may or may not return following treatment. Talk to your healthcare provider about family planning options that might be right for you.The most common side effects of Doxorubicin include: Total hair loss (alopecia). Your hair may re-grow after your treatment.nauseavomitingOther side effects: Red colored urine. You may have red colored urine for 1 to 2 days after your infusion of Doxorubicin. This is normal. Tell your doctor if it does not stop in a few days, or if you see what looks like blood or blood clots in your urine.Darkening of your nails or separation of your nails from your nail bed.Easy bruising or bleeding.Call your doctor if you have severe symptoms that prevent you from eating or drinking, such as:nauseavomitingdiarrheamouth sores Tell your doctor or nurse if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.These are not all of the possible side effects of Doxorubicin.Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.General information about the safe and effective use of Doxorubicin.Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet.You can ask your pharmacist or doctor for information about Doxorubicin that is written for health professionals.For more information, call 1-800-438-1985.What are the ingredients of Doxorubicin?Active ingredient: doxorubicin hydrochlorideInactive ingredients for Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Injection: 0.9% sodium chloride, USP, water for injection, USP, and hydrochloric acid, USP.Inactive ingredients for Doxorubicin Hydrochloride For Injection: lactose and methylparabenThis Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.LAB-0436-2.010/2013	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line638
__label__cc	0.50894	0.49106	Have A Nice Life "Deathconsciousness" DLP & Zine Vinyl Options Black Vinyl Pink Vinyl Pink Vinyl New pressing available on pink vinyl and black vinyl. Shipping September 2020. This is a new pressing of Have a Nice Life's Deathconsciousness. The engineer that cut the first Flenser edition of Deathconsciousness felt that he could improve the quality of the original pressing. The result is a louder and clearer edition of the most important record we have ever been a part of. Pressed at RTI. All print work is identical to the previous editions. 1000 units for this repress. 500 copies on pink vinyl. In 2008, Have A Nice Life released their now cult classic Deathconsciousness LP to a whimper and critical non-interest. Six years after its release the band followed up with 2014′s stunner The Unnatural World, Deathconsciousness has become a force of influence and fanatic obsession. Seamlessly blending, with unparalleled depth and weight, shoegaze, post punk, new wave, industrial and noise. The album was originally released by Enemies List Home Recordings founded by HANL members Dan and Tim. The album has since floated in and out of production, with the last instantly out of print vinyl pressing occurring in 2009. Now, longtime HANL collaborator The Flenser will re-issue Deathconsciousness with deluxe packaging, including a lengthy accompanying zine and colored vinyl. Have A Nice Life commented, “Working with Flenser lets us keep things comfortable on our end, while also pressing enough copies to actually meet the need and not creating an artificially-inflated collector’s market, as happened with some of our past releases.” The Flenser’s reissue of Deathconsciousness will be accompanied by a 75-page booklet detailing the dark and forgotten history of the Antiochean cult. Blurring the lines between novella, liner notes, and academic text, the zine itself presents an engrossing narrative. The album is rhythmic, primal and expansive and is a gloomy-post-punk masterpiece; a mediation on death, loss and unrequited love. Deathconsciousness feels more fresh and engaging with every listen and has held up as a remarkable piece of art. Fans of Have A Nice Life exhibit both cultic thought and action for good reason. It is perhaps a fanbase as dark and mysterious as the Antiochean’s, the album itself revolves around. Now The Flenser is honored to rerelease Deathconsciousness a gorgeous and disarming contribution to the modern lexicon for a larger audience. The reissue of Deathconsciousness will come in a thick case-wrapped gatefold jacket. The jacket features a new layout by Niels Geybels with some additional text by the band. All variations of the album come with the 70+ page zine made from the same files as earlier editions.	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line641
__label__wiki	0.942023	0.942023	Cuomo Unveils Ambitious Green Energy Program for New York • Published on January 13, 2021 • Comments Credit: BitStockfokkebok Gov. Cuomo's 2021 State of the State Address Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled an ambitious plan to bring more green energy and what he says will be thousands of jobs to New York State. Plans include new solar farms and off shore wind turbines, and more transmission lines across the state. Cuomo, in the third of a series of four State of the State speeches, says $26 billion dollars will be spent in public-private partnerships on nearly100 projects, including solar energy farms in Saratoga, Cortland, Livingston and Lewis Counties, and the building of two major off shore wind farms, with 90 turbines each, off of Long Island. One will be 20 miles off of Jones Beach; the other, 60 miles off the coast at Montauk, producing 2,500 megawatts of power . “Don’t worry. Neither will be visible from the shore,” the governor added. In addition, the Port of Albany will become a center for manufacturing the wind towers to be used at the off shore sites, and an existing facility in Brooklyn will be beefed up. To move all of that new power around, Cuomo says he’s opening a competitive bidding process for three projects involving hundreds of miles of new or strengthened transmission lines. They include two along the entire length of eastern New York that would bring Canadian hydropower through the North Country, the Capital Region and the Hudson Valley to New York City, where the demand for energy is greatest. A third would run the length of the Hudson Valley. And 26 miles would be added in Western New York to distribute power more efficiently from the hydro power dam in Niagara Falls. “All of these projects will break the congestion and open the grid,” Cuomo said. It’s the second time in his decade as Governor that Cuomo has proposed major green energy projects. His first attempt, a solar panel factory at a former steel plant in Lackawanna in Western New York, known as the Buffalo Billion, did not work out as planned. A state Comptroller’s report in August found that the project is yet to produce the hundreds of jobs initially promised, and that the state entity in charge, Empire State Development did not properly manage the enterprise. Scandals related to the Buffalo Billion resulted in prison sentences for several involved, including the governor’s former closest aid, Joe Percoco, and the former head of SUNY Polytechnic Institute, and Buffalo area developer Louis Ciminelli. Environmental groups praised the new initiatives. In a statement, NYPIRG’s Liz Moran says the governor is right that global warming poses an “existential threat”, and she urges Cuomo to go further and eliminate tax subsidies for the fossil fuel industry. Cuomo Proposes High-Speed Internet Price Cap Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to mandate internet service providers in New York to offer high-speed internet to low-income consumers at $15 per month. Cuomo: New Performance Series Will Jump-Start Arts Culture Gov. Andrew Cuomo detailed his plans to use rapid coronavirus testing in 2021 to reopen restaurants, theaters and arts venues.	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line642
__label__wiki	0.883	0.883	Camilo Villegas torn between Olympics, PGA Tour card Associated PressJul 6, 2016, 3:49 PM EDT BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Camilo Villegas is torn between trying to keep his PGA Tour card and playing for Colombia in the Olympics. Villegas said in a statement Wednesday that whatever decision he makes will also consider the Zika virus because he and his wife are trying to start a family. The first decision was whether going to Rio de Janeiro for the Olympics could cost him full privileges on the PGA Tour next season. “There are circumstances which are out of our control,” Villegas said. “And right now, I face two situations that force me to consider the facts that could prevent me from being in the games, even though I want to play. “God willing, I can resolve both situations quickly and I can go to the games with the Colombia flag.” Villegas is No. 141 in the FedEx Cup standings with five tournaments left to get into the top 125 and qualify for the playoffs. Only the top 125 have full tour status for the following season. When the Colombian first talked about his dilemma last week at the Barracuda Championship, he was near the top of the leaderboard after the first round and hopeful a good week would move him up in the FedEx Cup standings. He ended the week in a tie for 44th. His statement came one day after Brendon de Jonge of Zimbabwe said he would pass up his spot in the Olympics because he first needs to make sure he has a full job for next season. De Jonge is at No. 160. Twelve eligible players already have withdrawn from the Olympics, which has golf on the program for the first time since 1904. That list includes world No. 1 Jason Day and four-time major champion Rory McIlroy, both citing concerns over the Zika virus. Day plans to have more children and McIlroy wants to start a family soon. While the Zika virus and concerns over security and crime get most of the attention, de Jonge and potentially Villegas have exposed another side to the problem with golf returning to the Olympics. Because the PGA Tour chose to keep its schedule going during the games, some players lower in the standings have to choose between playing for their country and playing for their jobs. Villegas has won four times on the PGA Tour, most recently at the Wyndham Championship two years ago. His two-year exemption for that victory expires this year. “I’ve always wanted to represent my country and the highest level, and I’ve always done so with love,” Villegas said. “I always have our flag on my golf bag and do so with pride — the same pride I feel for being Colombian.” Villegas played in the 2009 Presidents Cup in San Francisco, and he twice has represented Colombia in the World Cup, in 2006 and 2011. This story has been corrected to show that Villegas is still undecided about whether to go to Rio, not that he has decided not to go. MORE: First elite women’s golfer withdraws from Olympics, cites Zika	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line644
__label__wiki	0.505905	0.505905	Said Miriam Anders in 2019… German reseacher Miriam Anders (Institute of Social and Cultural Anthropology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich) recently published an article on the spate of scandals involving sexually abusive Tibetan Buddhist lamas and their (mostly) Western enablers. To quote from her introduction (for clarity’s sake, references have been omitted here, for those see the article itself): “Recently, severe damage to health has been reported in Vajrayāna groups, due to economic, physical and psychological abuse. It is the testimonies of witnesses and the victims themselves that reveal a covert attitude of personal enrichment and self-centeredness on the part of authorities and their entourages in painful detail. While the narrative of Vajrayāna as being a quick path to enlightenment, and the expansion of the Dharma with Tibetan Buddhism spreading to the West, has continued, quality of care has vanished at the expense of the quantity of centers considered as status symbols. The pattern of euphemisms for the retrospective glorification of religious authorities has become interrupted by those affected joining to begin to share their own stories of indoctrination, exploitation and abuse. This signifies a turning point in the historiography of Tibetan Buddhism. Unlike the structures and hierarchies defined in Buddhist monasteries, which were copied unreflectively into Buddhist seminar and retreat centers, the strategy behind establishing huge amounts of international centers involved appointing people who quite often were uneducated about theirpositions. They then established undemocratic group structures along with their masters, served their hidden agendas, and promoted decontextualized concepts. At present, that decontextualization of terms can no longer be separated from the silencing of trauma and a linguistic style rationalizing this. It has been facilitated by replacing the clear definitions of technical terms of Buddhist philosophy with an oversimplification of concepts, together with illogical reasoning, replacing logical conclusions with blind faith. In this way, neologisms, distorted concepts and selective quotations are now promoted as Buddhism. While an introspective, self-reflexive attitude, and the knowledge of Buddhist philosophy being an instruction for the individuals’ path to autonomy were lost, the identification with teachers and one’s own group were widely propagated as mainstream instead. The monetary inflow and prevalent tendency towards naively idealizing Buddhist ideals once seemed to prove the established position-holders and their entourages right, despite their ignoring the realities of people in those groups or suppressing their expression. But, over the years, enrichment based on massive processes of exploitation and submission, especially towards the feminine, and the depersonalization of group members, leading to economic, physical and psychological abuse, became evident. Beyond that, however, neologisms such as the concept of ‘karma purification’ were developed, meaning one person purifying another’s so-called ‘bad kama,’ or even part of his group implementing such an idea at his command. This reveals a strategy of masking human exploitation and traumatization by using spiritual guises and every available means to achieve concealment. As “all the perpetrator asks is that the bystander do nothing [ . . . and] appeals to the universal desire to see, hear, and speak no evil” these new rationalizing concepts have been supported by irresponsible authorities, making it even more attractive to “take the side of the perpetrator” or obey his orders, which, in such contexts, was even referred to with the term ‘devotion’. Now that we are facing its impact on the group dynamics of people played against each other, and on the health of individuals leaving such groups, the question arises of how these mainstream misconceptions designed to silence the unspeakable could ever be reversed, and their damage minimized inside as well as outside the established structures. Thus, the inflation of knowledge transmission of the Vajrayāna came about due to simplified concepts, suitable for the purpose of commercialization and manipulation, and the associated decontextualization of technical terms used in Buddhist philosophy and Tibetan medicine, which were then intermingled, ignoring their unconscious aspects, and used to silence trauma. In addition to significant damage to the health of the long-term practitioners and those students, who abandoned a lot in the process of becoming involved, or were severely exploited and then exchanged for others, this has resulted in severe disappointment, due to misguided spirituality. In such settings, the misinterpretation of devotion as blind trust is just one of the manipulative methods applied. Furthermore, the unconscious devaluation of the feminine in this context, which allows one to project one’s own unwanted fantasies onto those who are denied their own voice, leads to the unimaginable social isolation of the affected girls and women, which is supposed to condemn them to speechlessness and being forgotten.” Source: Miriam Anders. (2019). ‘Silencing and Oblivion of Psychological Trauma, Its Unconscious Aspects, and Their Impact on the Inflation of Vajrayāna. An Analysis of Cross-Group Dynamics and Recent Developments in Buddhist Groups Based on Qualitative Data’. Religions 10 (11). 2019. pp. 622-645. Said Khenpo Jikmé Püntsok in 2015… Said Egbert Asshauer in 2006…	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line647
__label__cc	0.715375	0.284625	Tides control the geysers of Enceladus The water geysers of Enceladus spew the most material when the small moon ventures farthest from Saturn, planetary scientists in the US have found. This discovery confirms a prediction of a theory that says the geysers’ strength depends on Saturn’s tide. Discovered by the German-born English astronomer William Herschel in 1789, eight years after he spotted the planet Uranus, Enceladus is the sixth largest of Saturn’s 62 known satellites. The small moon is 238,000 km from Saturn’s centre, about two-thirds of the distance from the Earth to the Moon. Because Saturn is so massive, though, its gravity forces Enceladus to circle it every 1.37 days. With a diameter of just 500 km, Enceladus is only one-seventh the size of the Earth’s Moon and it lacks the radioactive elements that heat the Earth’s core. This makes it an unlikely world for geysers or any other geological activity. In 1980 and 1981 NASA’s Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft flew past the ringed planet and found Enceladus’s surface unusually smooth. This suggested that something was erasing its craters. Then in 2005 the Cassini spacecraft discovered water vapour around Enceladus. Cassini soon found the surprising source: geysers around the moon’s south pole shoot water vapour and ice particles hundreds of kilometres above the surface. Some of this material settles on the surface of the moon, covering its craters. Now planetary scientist Matthew Hedman of Cornell University and his colleagues have examined 252 near-infrared images from Cassini. “The brightness of the plume varied quite a bit,” says Hedman, who found it four times brighter when Enceladus is farthest from Saturn than when closest. These observations agree with a prediction made in a paper published in 2007 by Terry Hurford of the Goddard Space Science Center in Maryland, who had calculated how Enceladus would respond to Saturn’s tide. Tides arise when gravity pulls on an extended object. For example, lunar gravity tugs strongest on the side of the Earth facing the Moon, lifting the sea. Likewise, on the opposite side of the Earth, the Moon’s gravity pulls our planet’s centre out from under the sea, producing a high tide on the far side as well. Elsewhere, tides from Jupiter power the fiery moon Io, which sports active volcanoes, and melt ice beneath the surface of the moon Europa…. Read more at http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/news/2013/jul/31/tides-control-the-geysers-of-enceladus Read also: “An observed correlation between plume activity and tidal stresses on Enceladus“ and “Gravity controls icy moon Enceladus’s spew“ August 1, 2013 physicsgg This entry was posted in ASTRONOMY, ASTROPHYSICS, SPACE and tagged Enceladus, Saturn. Bookmark the permalink. Experimental quest to test Einstein’s speed limit An infallible quantum measurement	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line653
__label__wiki	0.571213	0.571213	Picture Library \| Manage your lightboxes or try the advanced search Image number: RS.17577 Credit: ©The Royal Society Eruption of Mount Vesuvius Pietro Fabris (b.1738, Italian), Painter height (plate): 210mm width (plate): 385mm height (page): 320mm width (page): 452mm > Volcanology > Exploration Content object > volcano View of an eruption of Mount Vesuvius that began on 23 December 1760 and ended on 5 January 1761. Monte Sant'Angelo is visible on the left of the lava flow [as viewed]. This plate is based on a drawing by Pietro Fabris from the time of the eruption. Plate 12 from Campi Phlegraei: observations on the volcanos of the two Sicilies by William Hamilton. The plate is inscribed ‘XII’ in the top left corner. Written in the associated description: 'The object of this plate is to shew, that those who have asserted, that the seat of the fire is always towards the summit, or not lower than the middle of the Volcano, have been very ill informed. These New Mountains are at least four miles from the summit of Vesuvius, and almost in the plain.' William Hamilton (1730-1803) British diplomat, archaeologist and volcanologist was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1766 on the merit of his volcanic observations. He received the Copley Medal in 1770 for his 'Account of a Journey to Mount Etna'. Pietro Fabris (1740-1792) was a British artist who accompanied Hamilton around Mount Etna, Mount Vesuvius, and Lipari islands to document volcanic activities. Object history This book of hand-coloured plates represents part II of Campi Phlegraei. It complements part I, which consists of letters only. Both were presented to the then President of the Royal Society, Sir John Pringle (1707-1782). <The World> > Italy Supported by the De Laszlo Foundation Powered by MuseumIndex+ CollectionsOnline	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line654
__label__cc	0.719529	0.280471	From the Parish Chair by Vince Curatore Importance of Prayer Prayer is at the heart of the Christian life. It is the way that we develop and grow our relationship with Christ and with God the Father. The Scriptures offer us many perspectives on prayer. For example, in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells us: “Whoever asks receives, whoever seeks finds, whoever knocks will find an open door.” (Matthew 7:7) Matthew’s sermon on the Mount is less in the fact that our prayers are based on a relationship with God. In this letter to the Corinthians St Paul tells them “When we pray within his will, in the authority of Jesus, persistently, unselfishly and in faith, we will receive what we need.” (1 Corinthians 12: 7) In Luke’s Gospel we can see a two-fold purpose of prayer: to increase our understanding of what God calls ‘good’ and to cultivate a desire in us for what is good. (c.f Luke 11:13) Fr. Douglas McManaman (Catholic Academy, Canada) wrote “You and I were created for prayer. Life is about learning how to pray. If the very purpose of human life is to know God and love God in eternity, then the purpose of life is prayer.” The more we pray: ● the happier we become ● the less anxious we become ● the more we understand ourselves. He goes on to say “The important thing is to acquire the habit of prayer. Without that, we don’t have an interior life, we just have an exterior life… We are meant to be carried along by divine providence….and when we do so, life becomes so much more exhilarating.” Pope Francis has had a lot to say about prayer too. During his weekly audience in May this year he remarked “Prayer is powerful because it attracts the power of God, and God’s power always gives life, always. Prayer is a chain of life, always. The many men and women who pray sow life, even the smallest prayer, even the sign of the cross, is a statement that God is in charge.” So, in the midst of all the global news stories, such as the impact of coronavirus, racial conflict, domestic violence and drugs…only to mention a few, it seems fitting to pause and reflect on what is most important. As Pope Francis says, “What is most important is an inward journey toward the presence of God, a journey of prayer.” During the COVID–19 lockdowns of 2020, we have all had opportunities to pause and reflect on what is important to us. It has taught us or reinforced in us the importance of remaining connected with our families and friends, the importance of caring for the elderly, the lonely, the sick, and most importantly, has brought us closer together through the power of prayer during these difficult and challenging times. Pope Francis says, “Prayer changes our heart. It helps us better understand our God. This is why it is important to speak with the Lord. Talk with [Him about] reality: ‘Look, Lord, I have this problem, in my family, with my child, with this, with that… What can you do? You cannot leave me like this!’ This is prayer! Does this prayer take a long time? Yes, it takes time. It takes the time we need to get to know God better…This is how our prayer must be: free, insistent, with arguments. Even rebuking the Lord a little: ‘You promised me this but you didn’t do it…,’ just like talking with a friend. Open your heart to this prayer.” “Because prayer invigorates: it is invigorating. May the Lord give us all this grace, because prayer is a grace.” Prayer and the Rosary Being the month of October, I’d like to think we could also focus on the Rosary. A while ago, I remember reading an article on Christian victories, in particular, throughout the tenth to the seventeenth century and how reciting the Rosary played an important part in victories. Here is a brief account of what happened during two of those victories. On 7 October, the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the yearly feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, known for several centuries by the alternate title of Our Lady of Victories. The Feast Day takes place in honour of a 16th century naval victory which secured Europe against the Turkish invasion. Pope Pius V attributed the victory to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who was involved on the day of the battle through a campaign to pray the Rosary throughout Europe. On that day, in 1571, three Catholic powers on the European continent – Genoa, Spain and the Papal States, formed an alliance called the Holy League, to defend their Christian civilization against Turkish invasion. Crew members on more than 200 ships prayed the Rosary in preparation for the battle – as did Christians throughout Europe, encouraged by the Pope to gather in churches to invoke the Virgin Mary against the daunting Turkish forces. Some accounts say that Pope Pius V was granted a miraculous vision of the Holy League’s stunning victory. Without a doubt, the Pope understood the significance of the day’s events, when he was eventually informed that all but 13 of the nearly 300 Turkish ships had been captured. So much so that he was moved to institute the feast now celebrated universally as Our Lady of the Rosary. Historian John F. Guilmartin wrote, “Turkish victory at Lepanto would have been a catastrophe of the first magnitude for Christendom and Europe would have followed a historical trajectory strikingly different from that which it obtained.” The feast occurs after a similar Byzantine celebration of the Mother of God, which most Eastern Orthodox Christians and Eastern Catholics celebrate on October 1, in memory of a 10th century military victory which protected Constantinople against invasion after a reported Marian apparition. Pope Leo XIII was particularly devoted to Our Lady of the Rosary, producing 11 encyclicals on the subject of the feast and its importance in the course of his long pontificate. In the first of them, in 1883, he wrote, “It has always been a habit of Catholics in danger and in troubled times to fly for refuge to Mary.” Our sensitivities are different to those of our ancestors of the sixteenth century. We would probably be more nuanced about how we claim God is on the side of one or other enemies in a war! In fact, Christians in general would be opposed to violence and war altogether. At the same time, we are now living through new dangerous and troubled times! Some global issues include:- Moral corruption Social injustice (Refugees &Asylum Seekers, Age Care, the lonely, the poor, etc) Protecting our environment For the end to these things we should pray. So let us all reflect on the power of prayer and ask our Blessed Mother to help us to conquer these troubled times by guiding us through a path that will assist us in finding ways and developing strategies to help make the world a better place to live in – for everyone! Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, pray for us!	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line656
__label__wiki	0.871934	0.871934	Portland musician Michael Allen Harrison creates online content Jason Vondersmith The longtime Portland musician has put videos and music online every day since the COVID-19 forced show cancellations Like most musicians, Michael Allen Harrison scrambled to figure out what to do next when COVID-19 and government restrictions hit. Shows got canceled. Future shows were sent into limbo. It was mid-March, and Harrison turned immediately to what he does best — music and entertaining people in the form of online videos and performances that he tabbed the "The Anti-Anxiety COVID-19 Music Channel" on YouTube and Facebook. As of Monday, July 13, he had put up videos for 120 consecutive days, posting them and sending out email notices about them in the early mornings. Harrison, who famously puts on the Ten Grands and Christmas at The Old Church events, said it's a nice alternative to use the power of music to help people. "I just felt that a lot of people were feeling anxious and a lot of music is calming," said Harrison, a Portland native. "I wanted to do my part and send something out to the community that helps people relax." He also posts live weekly performances at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays from his Canby Pioneer Chapel & Concert Hall. (Events are taking place at his Canby concert hall, with crowds limited to 25 people). "There's no place for me to play (for large crowds)," Harrison said, "so I'm basically unemployed. You can't take the music away, even though there's not a venue for me to share. The venue is online." For his daily posts, Harrison has made videos centered around his own music and such songs as "America the Beautiful" and Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass' "Taste of Honey." He'll either post video of himself playing the music, or mix the music with video, some from a subscription service. Harrison's first one was a video with his new song "New Intentions for the World," and it used a pastor's poem. "People really loved it and reacted to it," Harrison said. "That's when I decided to do more; it was the first day of the lockdown. If you want to know how many days we've been locked down, check my channel." The anti-anxiety videos have been put into an anti-anxiety playlist. "I've decided to continue it till there's a vaccine, so, who knows?" Harrison said. "When I first started it, it took several hours a day to make a video. Now I'm really getting fast in learning how to video edit and spend an hour or two putting together a video." Being an old-school musician who makes a living with live performances, Harrison has also shifted to learn about Pandora, Spotify, iTunes and more. Although his business survives during economic downturns, Harrison estimated that 80% of his income has been affected by the current health and economic crisis. His Ten Grands on the Diamond event had to be canceled, and the main Ten Grands event has been moved to Nov. 15. And, Harrison worries about the status of Christmas at The Old Church, which features events in December. Tentative concerts are planned with audience limitation and health protocols. "I'm worried about my financial future, I'm worried about whether I can make my mortgage payment," Harrison said. "I've already sold the car that I was making payments on. I'm scaling down TV channels, cutting down on everything. I'm trying to protect myself for the long haul. "If this keeps up and I don't have a holiday (concert) season, by this time next year I'll be putting my house on the market. I can pivot and we can move into a little two-bedroom apartment and start taking the bus and maybe just have one car. And thinking about it, if I can't perform and monetize what I do online to a large enough capacity, I'd think about doing something else for work other than music." Harrison takes solace in the music and videos he does create, and he has used the time to reflect on Black Lives Matter and his role in social justice and awareness of racial inequities. Harrison's Snowman Foundation has benefited young musicians with lessons and instruments throughout the years, much of it through Ten Grands events. His Play It Forward program has provided lessons for about 150 students and gifted 450 instruments to students, community centers, schools and churches in the past three years. Play It Forward plans a fundraising event for 7 p.m. July 25 in which people will be provided with door-delivered meals and wine while also being able to tune in, via YouTube and Facebook, to a concert by students (and an auction). It's a take on the supper club genre. "We want to give the community a deeper idea of what we do for our program," Harrison said, "and how it benefits kids and how we pivot to doing lessons online and keeping kids engaged and teachers employed." About 40 kids attended the Play It Forward summer (online) camp. "It's really crucial to keep this program going," Harrison added. For ticket info: pifmusic.org.	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line660
__label__wiki	0.854942	0.854942	Progressive Round Table No More Pipelines Expand and Protect Social Security The People's Budget Stop TPP End Mass Criminalization Zero Climate Emissions Let Me Vote - Count My Vote Stop Global Warming Economic and Social Justice End Corporate Rule Healthcare Human Rights End Wars and Occupations PDA Radio Benefit Kitchen Convicted With No Evidence by an All-White Jury, Black Community Leader Faces Life in Prison Written by Victoria Collier and Ben-Zion Ptashnik, Truthout \| News Analysis The fight in Benton Harbor is a war, it’s not a conflict. It’s a war over whether America will have prosperity and democracy, or live in poverty under the heel of open corporate rule. - Rev. Edward Pinkney As reports escalate of police assaults and murder of unarmed black men for "suspected" crimes, a jury trial certainly sounds like welcome justice. Not so for many in Michigan, where a 66-year-old black activist, Rev. Edward Pinkney, convicted of felony election fraud by an all-white jury, faces a life sentence, amid accusations of trumped-up charges and no direct evidence of wrongdoing. When an all-white jury is chosen to try a prominent black community leader of an impoverished city with a 90 percent black population, when the powers that be have numerous reasons to want him discredited, when the evidence is entirely lacking and the punishment is draconian, there is ample cause to suspect another egregious breach of justice - one as blatant as refusing to indict the police who killed an unarmed teenager in Ferguson, and choked a father of six to death in Staten Island. To be clear, there is nothing illegal about trying a black man with an all-white jury in the United States. In the 1986 Supreme Court ruling, Batson v. Kentucky, the court held that a defendant is not entitled to a jury containing or lacking members of any particular race. But in this case of activist, Reverend Edward Pinkney, his supporters believe it is equivalent to a white mob lynching an "upstart negro." For decades, Rev. Pinkney has been a highly irritating thorn in the side of the Whirlpool corporation and the power structure in Michigan; a state where racial and economic divisions are ugly and stark. In recent years, democratic governance of six low-income, majority African-American cities has been forcefully suspended by state "Emergency Management." Pinkney is founder of BANCO, the Black Autonomy Network Community Organization, and is arguably the loudest, most outspoken activist in Benton Harbor, which fell under the dictatorship of emergency management in 2010. His organization holds spirited rallies and takes political action against what the group claims is rampant government-corporate collusion, police corruption, economic injustice, and a discriminatory - even "genocidal" - plan for gentrification of the city. Rev. Pinkney has also taken on the dominant power in the city of Benton Harbor - the Whirlpool Corporation. The criminal charges against him stem from his attempt to recall Mayor James Hightower for foisting a multimillion-dollar loan on the citizens of the city to balance the budget, while refusing to tax Whirlpool, a $19 billion Fortune 500 behemoth that pays absolutely no taxes to Benton Harbor, where it is headquartered. A majority of city commissioners voted against the loan, but they were simply overruled by the "emergency manager." According to Rev. Pinkney, the recall petition against Mayor Hightower was due to his support of the loan and lack of support for a proposed city income tax, which could have produced $3.5 million annually to pay off the city’s debt, forcing corporations - including Whirlpool - to pay their fair share. While the income tax vote lost in a public referendum in November, 2013, Rev. Pinkney believes more voters would have supported it had they known about the upcoming loan. The charges against Rev. Pinkney derailed the petition to recall Mayor Hightower, who many believe would likely have been ousted had the election taken place, including former Benton Harbor City Commissioner Trenton Bowens, who just retired. "I’ve never seen this many citizens so frustrated. They feel the mayor is for big business and not about people. Pinkney is a radical, he wasn’t on anyone's payroll, he was protesting at the hospital, the courthouse, the mayor's house, city hall. If the status quo does not like you, they will do anything to get rid of you. It's a sad day." No direct evidence was presented to the all-white jury to implicate Rev. Pinkney, who was charged with altering data on public petitions to recall Mayor Hightower. The charge was that some signatures were made one day prior to the 60-day window required by state law, and that dates were later changed to make the signatures valid. The signatories testified that they had signed the petition on the correct date in question, and no one claimed that they saw Rev. Pinkney change any dates. Mark Goff, a forensic document examiner with the Michigan State Police, stated the dates were written with two different inks, but that he could not determine who made the changes, or when they were made. The crime itself of altering data on petitions is only a misdemeanor offense under Michigan law. Despite all this, the white prosecutor decided to charge Rev. Pinkney with five counts of felony election fraud "forgery." The 66-year-old activist was convicted on November 3 and now faces a up to a maximum life sentence; he will be sentenced by a white judge on December 15. Rev. Pinkney’s arrest began with similar overkill in May, when neighbors reported that an armed police team had stormed into his house to arrest him. "They could have just called me on the phone," says Rev. Pinkney, who had taken his wife out to dinner for her birthday. His attorney, Tat Parish, had already informed the state that his client would turn himself in. "They put me under house arrest and said they would monitor me by satellite. Very unusual for a recall petition." In stark contrast, the surprise write-in victory of white outsider candidate Mike Duggan as Detroit Mayor in 2013 was riddled with public accusations of fraud and numerous submissions of evidence, but that highly questionable election was never even officially investigated. Jean Vortkamp, former Detroit mayoral candidate and Election Integrity activist, presented evidence of Duggan’s write-in ballots, with clearly identical handwriting to elections officials, but was completely ignored. "The common point between Reverend Pinkney's prosecution and the Duggan recount," says Vortkamp, "is that in both places these people felt free to do anything, no matter how downright ludicrous. There was a palpable sense of something being done wrong to everyone in the room as we watched the proceedings in both events, as basic rights were being violated. It was something you could almost touch. These people live without shame or fear, with a pathological righteousness grown from hatred." Since 2000, the state has installed "Emergency Managers" with nearly dictatorial powers in nine economically struggling cities, including Flint, Detroit and Benton Harbor. The purpose is to implement corporate- and bank-led financial "restructuring," which has included forced bankruptcy, privatization of public assets, slashing city budgets, disabling unions, cutting worker’s pensions, and - in Detroit this summer - shutting off water to thousands of low-income families in what the UN called a human rights violation and public health crisis. Promising to create jobs by the right-wing playbook, Republican Governor Rick Snyder has lowered state corporate taxes overall, raised individual taxes, cut public education, and in 2012, Republicans used a lame-duck session to rush through a union-busting "right-to-work" bill. Yet, while unemployment in Michigan has lowered along with national levels, analysts point out that job creation has dropped every year of Snyder’s administration. Today the state remains saddled with one of the highest unemployment rates in the country. Once a vibrant manufacturing center, Benton Harbor is now one of the state’s poorest cities, where over half the population survives with public assistance. Though blaming the poor for their plight is a central tenet of far-right-wing ideology, the reality, as most Americans agree, is rather more complex. But how much does white America really understand about the myriad unequal underpinnings of our poorest minority communities? As with other similarly distressed cities, Benton Harbor’s demise must be examined in light of the long-term government-sanctioned structural racism in housing, schooling, lending and employment throughout the 20th century. Combine this with corporate economic policies - radically accelerated in the past 40 years – explicitly designed to benefit the wealthy at the expense of the poor and working class. Neoliberal trade agreements have decimated manufacturing in Rust Belt states like Michigan, while Tea Party-driven politics undermined collective bargaining and support for increases in the minimum wage. Add predatory corruption to the mix: In 2008, Michigan was among the states hardest hit by the financial crisis, where criminal lenders had targeted low-income, predominantly African Americans for loans they could not afford. Those criminal banks and lenders, as we know, have yet to fall under the purview of American justice - of any kind. We certainly cannot expect to see white Wall Street bankers in a deadly police chokehold over their "suspected" crimes against millions of defrauded Americans. As minority cities like Benton Harbor sank over generations into poverty, drugs infiltrated neighborhoods. The explicitly racist war on drugs thus commenced its relentless persecutions of the poor - particularly young black men - while turning a blind eye to the rampant drug culture of the wealthy elite, who are not subjected to daily harassment, frisks, beatings, home invasions or demonization for their myriad - sometimes celebrated - addictions. Over time, this galling prejudice undermines respect for law enforcement in poor communities. The lack of trust is only compounded by police criminality including planting evidence, falsifying search warrants, and stealing money and property from residents - some of which got two Benton Harbor officers convicted and jailed in 2010, including the head of the narcotics unit. "Benton Harbor has the most corrupt police department in the nation," wrote Rev. Pinkney of the nearly all-white law enforcement in the nearly all-black town. The same dangerous racial imbalance is found on the Ferguson, Missouri, police force, and many more across the country. Growing public outrage and mass demonstrations is allowing racist police corruption to be more safely exposed by whistleblowers, such as former St. Louis cop, Redditt Hudson, who writes in The Washington Post: "The problem is that cops aren’t held accountable for their actions, and they know it. These officers violate rights with impunity. They know there’s a different criminal justice system for civilians and police. Even when officers get caught, they know they’ll be investigated by their friends and put on paid leave. My colleagues would laughingly refer to this as a free vacation. It isn’t a punishment. And excessive force is almost always deemed acceptable in our courts and among our grand juries. Prosecutors are tight with law enforcement, and share the same values and ideas." Finally - and not least - the drive to corporate privatization of the American prison system has turned poor and minority citizens into fodder to fill for-profit target quotas of 100 percent cell occupancy. Over 2 million people are currently behind bars in America, providing a source of third world-style prison labor for major corporations from Starbucks to Victoria’s Secret, to the United States Military. Such complex social malignancy is poorly understood by the affluent classes and never discussed by the white, 1%-owned corporate mainstream media. Today this means that blighted minority communities are easy pickings for the wealth-engorged vulture-capitalist class. Using unequal media access to defend their brazen land and resource grabs, they spout simplistic, racist justifications that "those people" are lazy and cannot govern themselves. Some even promote the "post-racial" theory, denying that racism plays a fundamental part in shaping present American society. In fact, 26 racist hate groups are known to be operating in Michigan today, and the state was a major hub of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s, targeting black people in the Great Migration north from southern states to industrial centers. In the late '90s, when the Klan appeared in Benton Harbor again, it was Rev. Pinkney who organized citizens to avoid their demonstrations and "deprive them of an audience." But if Rev. Pinkney has taken the role of David in Benton Harbor, he clearly sees Goliath as the Whirlpool Corporation. The multi-national appliance giant has closed factories and cut five thousand jobs nationwide in recent years, outsourcing some manufacturing to Mexico, citing the race-to-the-bottom of free-trade economics as the grounds for abandonment of American workers. Though Whirlpool closed its last Benton Harbor plant in 2010 and laid-off hundreds, it remains the primary industry in the area. Whirlpool is among many Fortune 500 companies that have pulled the "Get out of Taxes Free" card. Congress has authorized hundreds of millions in tax credits for Whirlpool, whose total income taxes - including foreign, federal and state - were (negative) -$436 million in 2011, -$64 million in 2010, and -$61 million in 2009, according to The Boston Globe. The company carries forward federal credits as "deferred tax assets" that it can use to lower future tax bills. "Multinational companies and banks, including General Electric, Citigroup and Ford Motor Co., with investment earnings from overseas accounts, won tax breaks collectively worth $11 billion - a return on their two-year lobbying investment of at least 8,200 percent," according to a Globe analysis of lobbying reports. Rev. Pinkney writes, "Whirlpool should pay taxes. Whirlpool is among the wealthiest, greediest corporations in the world. Somebody needs to ask the Whirlpool Corporation and Mayor Hightower how they can sleep at night. Mayor Hightower continues to support and enable the greed at Whirlpool at the expense of Benton Harbor residents. Because of his corporate collusion, he joins all of the giant corporations who are directly responsible for the severe poverty in the city of Benton Harbor." Whirlpool begs to differ, citing the Habitat for Humanity homes that its employees helped build, the Whirlpool Foundation’s funding for a Benton Harbor Boys and Girls Club and large grants to the city’s poorly performing public school system. Countering that Whirlpool exploits the poor using the model of predatory home loans, Rev. Pinkney points to the 1999 conviction of Whirlpool Financial and one of its dealers in Alabama, caught in a fraudulent state-wide, door-to-door sales scheme. Peddling drastically overpriced satellite dishes on so-called "Whirlpool Credit," with a 22 percent interest rate, according to law firm Beasley Allen, Whirlpool bilked millions of dollars out of thousands of people. "A former agent testified that Whirlpool specifically targeted illiterate and unsophisticated people, and that he had trained others to lie about the terms of the financing." Today a bitter source of contention between Benton Harbor residents and Whirlpool is what many see as the hostile take-over of Jean Klock Park, a green- and dune-scape, bequeathed to the city solely for public use in 1917. The real estate fronts gorgeous Lake Michigan. In 2008, a consortium of Whirlpool Foundation and two other nonprofit groups privatized the heart of the park as part of a $500 million development called Harbor Shores, a planned enclave of high-end homes, shops and hotels, including a "Jack Nicklaus Signature" golf course. Harbor Shores Community Redevelopment promised to attract business, tourists and new middle- and upper-class homeowners. In May, 2012 Rev. Pinkney organized Occupy PGA, boisterously marching 100 protesters to the Golf Club at Harbor Shores during the 73rd Senior PGA Championship, a $2.1-million golf tournament. Occupy PGA demanded that 25 percent of the Senior PGA profits be provided to the city. They also called for boycotts of KitchenAid, the Senior PGA's presenting sponsor, and Whirlpool. Additionally, Rev. Pinkney and others claim the 530-acre Harbor Shores deal violates the 1977 Land and Water Conservation Fund Act protecting the Jean Klock park under the condition that the land remain forever open to the public or, if closed, be replaced with land of equal fair market value and reasonably equivalent recreational use. However, according to two citizen opposition groups, the land given in exchange is scattered and contaminated with industrial chemical waste. Reporting on both Harbor Shores and a new $68 million, 270,000-square-foot corporate campus for Whirlpool (subsidized with millions in tax credits), The New York Times stated: "The juxtaposition of Benton Harbor’s impoverished population and its two rising monuments to wealth - all wedged into a little more than four square miles - make it almost a caricature of economic disparity in America. But at the same time, it offers a window into one possible future for towns across the country, places that can no longer support their own economies or take care of their citizens and may ultimately have no choice but to turn their fate over to private industry and nonprofits. The way things are going, more and more states may start to look like Michigan, and more and more towns may start to look like Benton Harbor." The Times noted that the Harbor Shores proposed economic and cultural revitalization in Benton Harbor included a free, 10-week course called Bridges Out of Poverty, designed to "prepare residents culturally to join the middle class." The course description states: "Moving out of the culture of poverty requires more than an increase in financial means . . . and accepting achievement as the driving force in one’s life. It will require one to learn and use middle-class language and behaviors." But many residents fear that Whirlpool and wealthy developers are planning to turn their town into an expensive vacation resort that in truth can only exist by driving out current low-income population. Benton Harbor officially exited Emergency Management and returned to local control in March, 2014, with a small transition team comprised in part by former Whirpool managers. Local social justice activists are proffering a radically different, grassroots-driven vision for Benton Harbor and other cities. Seeking post-industrial solutions for the Rust Belt and beyond, they include - in fact, require - greater democratic empowerment of poor communities in building their own future. Prominent activist leader Charity Hicks was beloved in Detroit for her capacity to articulate this hopeful vision; an "irresistible narrative" of societal transformation that affirms human dignity, inspires tolerance and diversity, rebuilds the commons and challenges gentrification, corruption, and centralization of power. "Repeat after me," said the always colorful, strikingly beautiful Hicks at McGill University in 2013, "Resistance. Resilience. Restoration. Reimagining." Hicks was killed in 2014 by a hit-and-run driver. The loss of her leadership is deeply felt among Michigan activists, struggling to find paths forward into a future made more uncertain by the undermining of democracy in their communities. The loss of Rev. Pinkney would also leave a deep hole in the activist community of Michigan, but it wouldn't be the first time. A recall attempt of a city commissioner in 2005 also landed Rev. Pinkney in court, where after an initial mistrial he was convicted on March 22, 2007, of five counts of election fraud including possession of four absentee ballots, which he denies, insisting he was framed to silence his political activism. Speaking of the new charges Rev. Pinkney says, "I didn’t see this coming. I just didn’t think they could do this to me again." Appealing for support in his case, Rev. Pinkney writes in his well-known rabble-rousing style: "This is not a thing of Blacks against Whites. It is Rich against Poor and the Haves against the Have-nots. Corporate fascism is here now. We must stand together and fight this Police State. Together we stand, divided we fall. There is more Power in the People, than the People in Power." Copyright, Truthout. Reprinted with This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Link to original article from Truthout Read 25077 times Last modified on Sunday, 14 December 2014 15:06 Published in End Racism and Discrimination Rev Edward Pinkney recall petitions Letter From Political Prisoner Rev. Edward Pinkney ACLU Michigan Files "Amicus Curtoe Brief" in support of Rev. Pinkney Rev. Pinkney Now in Marquette Prison; Hearing Feb 24th at 1pm in St. Joseph, Michigan “This is a fight for us all,” says Rev. Pinkney National defense campaign building for Rev. Edward Pinkney More in this category: « Rev. Pinkney Convicted, Threatened with Life in Prison Rev. 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__label__wiki	0.884537	0.884537	Click to view original document Legislative Digital Edition Roy P. Basler, ed., The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1953), 1:207-8. Canedy, Peleg C. Klein, Joseph, Sr. Latham, Phillip C. Lincoln, Abraham (President) Whitney, Jonas Municipal incorporation Click here for document citation Public Notice of an Election for Trustees in the City of Springfield, 18 March 18401 Notice is hereby given, THAT, in pursuance of law, an election will be held at the Court Room, in the town of Springfield, on the first Monday of April next for the election of five Trustees for said town.2 Also, that in pursuance of a law of this State, approved February 3d, 1840, incorporating the city of Springfield, the votes of the citizens of Springfield, will be received on the same day at the same place, as aforesaid, for the adoption or rejection of the aforesaid city charter or law incorporating the town of Springfield. The polls for said elections shall be opened at 8 A.M. and closed at 2 P.M.3 Springfield, March, 18, 1840.P. C. CANEDY,J. WHITNEY,J. KLEINE,A. LINCOLN,P. C. LATHAM, Trustees. Simeon Francis, Clerk. 1Abraham Lincoln affixed his signature to this public notice, so the text is attributed to him, but the extent of his involvement in its composition is unknown. 2In the election on April 6, 1840, the Sangamo Journal reported that Springfield voters re-elected Canedy, Whitney, Kleine, Lincoln, and Latham to the Board. A history of Sangamon County published in 1881, however, had a Joseph Whitney serving in 1839, and Jonas Whitney as serving in 1840. Seeing that he was a large land owner in Sangamon and surrounding counties, Jonas seems most likely to have been on the board both in 1839 and 1840. Sangamo Journal (Springfield, IL), 10 April 1840, 2:1; Proceedings of the Springfield Board of Trustees; History of Sangamon County, Illinois (Chicago: Inter-State, 1881), 565. 3On the election on April 6, Springfield voters approved the city charter by a vote of 226 to 121. Sangamo Journal (Springfield, IL), 10 April 1840, 2:1. Printed Document, 1 page(s), Sangamo Journal (Springfield, IL), 20 March 1840, 3:3 How To Cite This Document To cite this document, use the following: Public Notice of an Election for Trustees in the City of Springfield. [1840-03-18]. /documents/D200218. The Papers of Abraham Lincoln Digital Library.	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line665
__label__wiki	0.748077	0.748077	December 13, 2010 January 8, 2018 P.O.P. The Media Role in Bush Vs. Gore, Part 1: The Contender This month marks the tenth anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Bush v. Gore, so we’re doing a four part retrospective on some of the propaganda involved. That may sound like a lot of coverage for an event so far in the past, but it barely scratches the surface. It was, after all, a major milestone in media manipulation, as well as just about the most momentous court decision in the nation’s history. (It also signaled the collapse of the American electoral system, but that’s a topic for some other blog.) One thing that makes the case so noteworthy is the court’s sheer unmitigated gall, its arrogance of unbridled power. The ruling was rendered by a highly partisan majority of five justices, at least two of whom had close personal ties to the plaintiff. (It was not, as many believe, a 7-2 decision. And it was not, as many believe, Al Gore who filed the suit.) And they were ruling on a lower decision in a state where the governor was Bush’s brother and the secretary of state was his campaign co-chair. In order to make the argument they made, these five had to do an abrupt about face from positions they’d staunchly maintained for years on states’ rights. And they did so twice. First, there was the preliminary ruling, in which they halted the Florida recount on the grounds that Bush would probably win his suit (a conclusion they drew without even having read the briefs yet) and that any evidence to the contrary might hamper his claim; in other words, they felt that protecting his claim to victory was more important than finding out who really won. (No, that’s not an exaggeration.) A few days later, they affirmed their own prophecy with a final ruling, stating that the recount (which they themselves had delayed) couldn’t be completed by the deadline – which in fact was not really a deadline at all. And just for good measure, they decreed that unlike past court rulings, theirs was not to be used as a precedent, but their logic was to apply to this one case only. The other thing that makes this case so special is its long-range political impact. Quite simply, it effectively turned the U.S. into a one-party state, namely a Republican party state – and perhaps permanently. That might sound like an odd assessment given that we recently saw the election of a Democratic president by an overwhelming margin, and we’ve just seen two years of an overwhelmingly Democratic congress. But it’s most likely that the past two years were an aberration; and besides, it doesn’t matter so much who holds the majority as who holds the clout. In the White House, George W. Bush was able to appoint new Supreme Court justices to carry on the Court’s right-wing bent. And the Court has done just that, with rulings that further solidify the party’s base of power. One ruling was a big payoff for the NRA, a powerful right-wing faction and major perpetrator of anti-Democratic hysteria. More recently, a ruling on campaign finance shattered the dam on unlimited campaign cash, which inevitably gave the GOP a huge advantage, as the midterm elections results show – and they’re just getting warmed up. The party is now able to redistrict to give itself an even further advantage; and having more elected representatives from the party means opportunities to appoint more ideologue justices. And so on. It’s a cycle that will be difficult if not impossible to break. But what we’re really concerned with here is the role the media played in the whole affair. And it was a crucial role indeed – before, during and after the election. The media helped make the election as close as it was, thus making the lawsuit possible, and it played a big role in legitimizing the results afterward. To begin with, we must recall that George W. Bush was at first given very little chance of winning. He was up against a well-respected vice president whose administration had overseen one of the biggest economic recoveries ever. Once upon a time, he’d actually volunteered to serve in Vietnam. And for years he had been a champion of sound environmental stewardship. But Al Gore wasn’t the main obstacle Bush had to overcome. The main obstacle was George W. Bush. His candidacy was regarded by many, including many members of his own party, as a bad joke. His life had been a long history of behaving like the wealthy playboy he was, with heavy drinking, and reputed cocaine usage – a series of “youthful indiscretions” as he called them, lasting until he was about age 40. The evidence was that he had avoided Vietnam by securing a cushy post with the National Guard, and then failed to report for duty for a long period of time. He had driven every business he touched into the red (a streak that would remain unbroken after his tenure in the White House). He even had an arrest record. And then there were the gaffes when he opened his mouth – not only mangling the English language far more acutely and far more often than your average politician (he inspired a collection of several volumes of “Bushisms”), but also committing errors that betrayed an alarming ignorance of history, government and world affairs. He even expressed confusion about the function of the executive branch of the federal government, which he was campaigning to lead. (C’mon, it’s only a presidential election, not a college exam.) Yet Bush also had at least one ace in the hole that would trump any hand Gore could possibly play: campaign strategist Karl Rove, just about the most brilliant political strategist ever, and one of the most brilliant propagandists ever. “Turd Blossom”, as Dubya affectionately dubbed him, not only could make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear, he could make the public want to trade in all their silk purses for a single sow’s ear. The story goes that when he was a kid in 1960, his family supported Nixon for president, and when a certain girl in the neighborhood -whose family favored Kennedy – found out about this, she pounced on him and beat him up. Angered and humiliated, he made it a lifelong mission to get revenge on Democrats, and thus on the female bully. And in recent years, he’s been pounding her to a pulp, over and over again. (He re-emerged during the 2010 midterms to help the Tea Party jockey into power.) In 2000, his approach was ingeniously simple: make his client’s simplicity a virtue. Which is to say, reinvent George W. Bush as “one of us”, an “Everyman from Mayberry”, in the words of one commentator. Under Rove’s mentoring, he was rechristened Dubya, after having been called Junior his whole life. His origins as a privileged Yankee frat rat were buried and he was reborn as a son of the soil from the good ole Republic of Teksizz, complete with boots and hat. Unlike that uppity Harvard snob Al Gore (a product of Tennessee, but never mind that), George Dubya ( a product of Connecticut who attended Yale, but never mind that) was a cattle rancher, who was frequently photographed clearing out brush – because after all, he surely always attended to that chore personally. When he was photographed next to his ranch house, the propane tank was covered by bales of hay. And when he was photographed or filmed giving a speech, men in the audience who were close to the camera were instructed to remove their jackets and ties and roll up their sleeves to appear like plain ol’ folk. (A picture is worth a thousand words, even if they’re grammatically correct). His favorite sandwich was peanut butter (Jiff, of course) and jelly (grape, of course) on white bread (what else) and he brushed his teeth afterward with Colgate. Suddenly, being average was where it was at – as he would later assure the C students graduating at his alma mater, they too could become president someday. Why should we expect our brain surgeons or our airline pilots or our defense attorneys or our world leaders to be achievers? And needless to say, the media took the bait in splendid fashion. They touted polls indicating that Dubya was the candidate that more people would prefer to go fishing with or have a beer with – which heaven knows is exactly the person you want to have his finger on the button. Even his elocutionary problems were glossed over and in at least one case (The Albuquerque Journal) actually corrected by the press – heaven forbid we allow the public to think the guy was unsuited for public office. When his flubs did draw attention to themselves, the media tended to shrug and say, aw ain’t that cute. The ever-entertaining National Review even suggested, with a perfectly straight face, that his mutilated English was a deliberate effort to use language in newer, more expressive nuances. You just can’t make up this kind of stuff. So Dubya’s (lone) star began to rise, and it looked like he might have a ghost of a chance after all. But there was still the problem of an opponent to demolish. And demolish him they did, in most magnificent fashion. (Next: Bushwhacking Gore) Bush vs. Gore Bushisms Previous Propaganda Prop # 1: Repetition Next The Media Role in Bush vs. Gore, Part 2: The Opponent Why Bush Vs. Gore Still Matters \| The Propaganda Professor says: […] out of the most trivial things he did say. Meanwhile, the media ignored bona fide lies that Bush told about important policy matters and his actions in office while he was governor of Texas. It […] The Hijacking of Reality: a Timeline (Part 2) – The Propaganda Professor says: […] only took 4 years for Fox “News” to pull off a major coup in influencing the outcome of a presidential election. The putative presidency of George W. Bush is […]	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line669
__label__wiki	0.643993	0.643993	Home Article POTENTIAL FDA APPOINTMENTS. POTENTIAL FDA APPOINTMENTS. by Dana Goldstein The Post's Al Kamen reports that Obama is down to two finalists for FDA commissioner: former New York City health commissioner Margaret Hamburg, who also served as an assistant HHS secretary in the Clinton administration, and current Baltimore health commissioner Joshua Sharfstein, formerly a health policy advisor to Rep. Harry Waxman. Under the Bush administration, the FDA was relentlessly politicized, most notoriously when it delayed approval of over-the-counter emergency contraceptives, even after independent medical research found that the drug was safe for girls and women of all ages. The good news is that both Hamburg and Sharfstein have excellent records on reproductive health, and a host of other issues. In the late 1980s, Hamburg, a pharmacology expert, worked on HIV/AIDS research at the NIH. In 1993, she was President Clinton's pick to be the first ever federal AIDS coordinator. Pregnant at the time, she turned the job down. As New York City health commissioner in the 1990s, she created a successful program to assist tuberculosis patients in accessing and properly taking their medications. Sharfstein worked for the Obama transition, leading the FDA agency assessment team. His long-term interest in medical ethics is an excellent fit for the FDA; in several medical journal articles, Sharfstein protested Pfizer's marketing to doctors and tracked the AMA's political contributions. I especially like that he worked for Waxman, who, as head of the Government Reform and Oversight Commitee, published hard-hitting reports on Big Tobacco and "crisis pregnancy centers." In Baltimore, Sharfstein has championed food safety issues and, more controversially, new treatment methods for heroin addicts. --Dana Goldstein Dana Goldstein Dana Goldstein, a former associate editor and writer at the Prospect, received the Spencer Fellowship in Education Journalism, a Schwarz Fellowship at the New America Foundation, and a Puffin Foundation Writing Fellowship at the Nation Institute. Read more by Dana Goldstein	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line670
__label__cc	0.51836	0.48164	Tackling COVID-19: Lessons from China Haider Yaqub Plan International China Country Director Child protection in emergencies As countries across the world grapple with rising fatalities, China has started to lift its lockdown. Plan International China Country Director, Haider Yaqub, gives an account of how his team assisted the Chinese authorities in their COVID-19 response and shares some valuable lessons for rest of the world. Plan International assisted the Chinese authorities in their COVID-19 response. What emerged as a new coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China towards the end of 2019 soon spread to the rest of the world. On 11 March, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a global pandemic. Over a million people have been sickened by COVID-19 and close to 70,000 deaths have occurred at the last count. The novel coronavirus outbreak happened at the worst possible time for China. The government lockdown came into force on January 23rd, just before Chinese New Year. Usually, there are around 3 billion trips undertaken during this period, as people travel home or to their families to celebrate the holiday. Workers get a statutory seven days holidays, offices and business are closed. Once we realised the seriousness of the situation, we worked quickly to locate Plan International staff members and check on their safety. Once their security had been confirmed, we started to think of how we could continue our work and offer best assistance. New ways of working On 2nd February Plan International supplied 150 containers of disinfectant and hand sanitiser to Pucheng County for delivery to county hospitals and 17 towns. We needed to adjust to a new way of functioning as an organisation. There were several challenges which other countries are now experiencing weeks down the line. Schools were closed, so parents had to learn to juggle working from home with childcare. Movement outside the home was restricted. People were allocated specific time slots to leave the house and do their grocery shopping, and when they did leave the house, temperatures were checked. Some people had travelled out of the area for New Year. Some had left their laptops behind or were stranded in remote areas. Luckily, our staff were able to use iPads or smart phones to continue working. We created a policy for staff working from home, establishing what was business critical. Pandemic response in China Governments and donors must ensure the emergency response reaches the most vulnerable, including refugees, displaced people, girls and young women. Once the protocols were in place, we started a discussion about how best to respond. One of the biggest issues in China, and something we’re seeing globally, is lack of protective gear for front-line staff. Plan International made resources available to our local partners – provincial and county-level governments – who worked with local health bureaus to provide sanitation services, disinfecting sprays and carrying out health and hygiene messaging. We monitored the progress of our programmes in the communities through social messaging such as WeChat. Plan International China’s response was shared on social media sites which received over 6 million hits. Reframing programmes in the age of COVID-19 Now, as life slowly begins to normalise in China, Plan International will continue to ensure that all our responses have a COVID-19 lens. When schools start to re-open, we will focus on sanitation and hand-washing education and facilities with emphasis on girls’ needs and requirements. In the longer-term, we plan to make sure our local programmes focus on bringing girls’ and young women’s voices to the authorities. We will also ensure our youth employment and child protection work takes into account specific challenges posed by COVID-19. Supporting young people through COVID-19 For generations the world has not seen anything like COVID-19. Probably the most comparable epidemic in recent times was Ebola. Yet in many ways COVID-19 is even more dangerous, because it can be spread by people even when they are asymptomatic. This is a collective problem, not just a national one. It’s vital for aid agencies to support primary healthcare providers and governments. But at the same time, we must work with girls and young women to engage in discussions which concern them and amplify their voices. We should focus on health, hygiene and handwashing. What is key is equipping communities with the information they need to be able to suppress the transfer of the virus from one person to another. We need to remember that in times of crisis it is children, particularly girls, who end up suffering the most. The challenges for girls range from disruption to education, increased risk of sexual violence and negative impacts on their mental health. These impacts will be much greater in poorer countries. Governments and donors must ensure the emergency response reaches the most vulnerable, including refugees, displaced people, girls and young women. Social and economic effects of COVID-19 If the epicentre of the epidemic shifts to lower income countries with weaker health systems and infrastructure, the consequences could be catastrophic. This in turn harms efforts to control the pandemic in other countries. Governments need to act on this knowledge now, to help prevent the worst from happening. This is a collective problem, not just a national one. If we can’t stop the spread of COVID-19, it will eat away at the global economy. We will see a rise in unemployment, in livelihood and education issues across all countries. We’re already seeing the impact: more than 1.5 billion students are not attending schools or universities right now due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to UNESCO. COVID-19 is a highly infectious disease the world has never been seen before. When it first emerged in China there was no experience to draw on. But as time passes, and it spreads to other countries, we can look at China’s experience, and draw out some key actions to contain the disease. Effective public health information and responses promoting basic hygiene such as handwashing can prove instrumental in saving lives. It’s literally in our hands. Support the COVID-19 pandemic appeal We will ensure girls, young women, children and vulnerable groups are protected and supported as the COVID-19 crisis unfolds. How will COVID-19 affect girls and young women? How will Plan International support girls, young women and vulnerable groups? Frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 pandemic. Tackling COVID-19: Lessons learnt from Ebola Six years ago, the Ebola outbreak in West Africa killed more than 11,300 people. Now, the world is grappling with COVID-19 pandemic – the biggest health crisis of a generation. Damien Queally Executive Director of Global Programme Operations	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line671
__label__wiki	0.55452	0.55452	Last edited by Nazuru 4 edition of seventeenth century background found in the catalog. seventeenth century background Willey, Basil studies in the thought of the age in relation to poetry and religion by Willey, Basil Published 1934 by Chatto & Windus in London . Seventeenth century, Religious thought -- 17th century, Theology, Doctrinal -- Great Britain -- History, Philosophy, Modern -- History, English poetry -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- History and criticism Statement by Basil Willey... LC Classifications B1131 .W5 Pagination viii, 315, [1] p. This book is a convenient collection of seventeenth-century Virginia documentary source material. Using the observations, descriptions, and legal documents of the colonists themselves, this book makes it possible to reconstruct the process by which order3/5(1). Crisis and Transformation in Seventeenth-Century China: Society, Culture, and Modernity in Li Yü's World is a book written by Chun-shu Chang and Shelley Hsueh-lun Chang about the transition in seventeenth-century China from the Ming dynasty to the Qing as viewed from a scholar living during the transition, Li Yu. The book discusses the state, society, and culture of Publisher: University of Michigan Press. The Seventeenth Century Background by Willey, Basil and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at A History of Seventeenth-Century Literature outlines significant developments in the English literary tradition between the years and An energetic and provocative history of English literature from Part of the major Blackwell History of English Literature series. Locates seventeenth-century English literature in its social and cultural Author: Thomas N. Corns. 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Lets Go Map Guide Florence (3rd Ed) Training in counselling & psychotherapy The medieval tradition of Senecas Letters The play movement in the United States Technology 2001 Seventeenth century background by Willey, Basil Download PDF EPUB FB2 Basil Willey, "Seventeenth Century Seventeenth century background book puts the entire history of the crumbling edifice of medieval thought in Europe in brilliant perspective.5/5(2). Professor Willey's other books include The Seventeenth Century Background (), Nineteenth Century Studies (), Christianity Past and Present () and More Nineteenth Century Studies (). (from the back cover of this book)5/5(1). The Seventeenth Century Background Paperback – January 1, by Basil Willey (Author)Author: Basil Willey. The Seventeenth-Century Background: Studies in the Thought of the Age in Relation to Poetry and Religion. This classic work describes the intellectual background in which such men as Milton, Donne, Dryden and many other writers and theologians produced their work.4/5. The Oxford History of the British Empire: Volume I: The Origins of Empire: British Overseas Enterprise to the Close of the Seventeenth Century Vol 1 (Paperback) by. Reviews: Four 17th-century history books. By Andrea Zuvich on Fri 23rd Oct a.D. \| 10, views \| 3 thoughts. Good day to you. I’ve been reading a lot, as usual, and these are some of my reviews of the recent books about 17th-century history that I’ve read, which may be of interest to you as well. Mark Kishlansky’s Charles I: An. The Cambridge History of Seventeenth-Century Philosophy offers a uniquely comprehensive and authoritative overview of early-modern philosophy seventeenth century background book by an international team of specialists. As with previous Cambridge Histories of Philosophy the subject is 5/5(2). 17th Century: Refinement in Style The structure of 17th century books is very similar to the previous century, but the decoration and styling become more refined. Decorated endpapers become more common, endbands become more colorful, and the use of gold tooling increases. Book of magical charms Two unidentified hands penned the Book of Magical Charms in England sometime in the seventeenth century. The book is a distinctive collection of selected passages from works on magic and various occult arts that describe everything from speaking with spirits to cheating at dice to curing a toothache. The book also. book review Hot Protestants: a history of Puritanism in England and America by Michael P. Winship, New Haven & London, Yale University Press,xiv + pp., £ (hardback), ISBN The 17th century This history of American literature begins with the arrival of English-speaking Europeans in what would become the United States. At first American literature was naturally a colonial literature, by authors who were Englishmen and who thought and wrote as such. Jane Sharp was a 17th-century English midwife. Her work The Midwives Book: or the Whole Art of Midwifery Discovered, published inwas the first on the subject to be written by an Englishwoman. Title page of the complete midwife's companion by Jane Sharp. 2 The Midwives Book. Purpose and use. Personal beliefs. The Age of Genius: The Seventeenth Century and the Birth of the Modern Mind by AC Grayling – review The most interesting parts of the book are the more digressionary ones, such as the story. The Seventeenth-Century Background: Studies in the Thought of the Age in Relation to Poetry and Religion by Basil Willey avg rating — 29 ratings — published — 7 editions. The history of printing starts as early as BC, when the Persian and Mesopotamian civilizations used cylinder seals to certify documents written in clay. Other early forms include block seals, pottery imprints and cloth printing. Woodblock printing on paper originated in China around AD. It led to the development of movable type in the eleventh century and the spread of book. The 17th century was the century that lasted from January 1,to Decem It falls into the Early Modern period of Europe and in that continent (whose impact on the world was increasing) was characterized by the Baroque cultural movement, the latter part of the Spanish Golden Age, the Dutch Golden Age, the French Grand Siècle dominated by Louis XIV, the Centuries: 16th century, 17th century, 18th century. There is Penguin Peregrine edition of The Seventeenth Century Background on our desk, and according to the dust jacket photo, Professor Willey was a dead-ringer for the late Basil Rathbone. His authorial voice often reminds one of Sherlock Holmes. The ELZEVIR FAMILY operated active presses in Leyden, The Hague, Utrecht, and Amsterdam from towith their greatest, most characteristic work being done across the heart of the 17th century — roughly –The great WING BIBLIOGRAPHY of books printed in Great Britain and British America, and English-language books printed in other countries, covers the. Kennth M. Setton provides a brief survey of the Thirty Years' Was as part of the background to Venetian relations with the Ottoman Empire. Having lost the island of Crete to the Turks in the long war ofVenice renewed her warfare with the Porte inthis time as the ally of Austria after the Turkish failure to take Vienna the preceding year. From the settlement of the earliest peoples in the Americas to the close of the seventeenth century, enormous changes took place in what was to become the continental United States. To help students understand this sweep of history, this unique resource provides detailed description and expert analysis of the ten most important events through the seventeenth century: First. The Cambridge History of Seventeenth-Century Philosophy offers a uniquely comprehensive and authoritative overview of early-modern philosophy written by an international team of specialists. As with previous Cambridge Histories of Philosophy the subject is treated by topic and theme, and since.Mathematics - Mathematics - Mathematics in the 17th and 18th centuries: The 17th century, the period of the scientific revolution, witnessed the consolidation of Copernican heliocentric astronomy and the establishment of inertial physics in the work of Johannes Kepler, Galileo, René Descartes, and Isaac Newton. 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__label__wiki	0.833341	0.833341	Josephine Cochrane was a well-heeled socialite who enjoyed lavish entertaining and had little tolerance for chipped china. She had even less patience for hand washing her fine family heirlooms herself. Cochrane had already started designing a dish washing machine when her husband passed away. She was 44. When she learned that he left her with a pile of debts and little cash. So she got busy with her big moneymaking idea. The Dinner Table, Ardilea 1911 by Patrick William Adams. Image: Public Domain. Josephine Cochrane; Ended Dish Washing Drudgery. Image: Public Domain. By most accounts, Josephine Cochrane — formerly Cochran but she later added an “e”—was aware of previous inventions by men. Joel Houghton’s wood machine patented in 1850 splashed water over dishes when a handle was turned. In 1865, L.A. Alexander patented his dishwasher that spun the dishes around in water with the turn of a handle. Neither of these worked effectively. Cochrane vowed to do better. Dish washer ad. Image: Public Domain. After her husband’s death, Cochrane hired George Butters, a local mechanic with the Illinois Central Railroad. He built Cochrane’s dishwasher prototype in a shed by her house in Shelbyville, Illinois. When it was finished he installed it in her kitchen. In a time when the patent office was flooded with new inventions, it was not unusual for early prototypes to be built as passion projects from home. In 1896, Henry Ford built his first Quadricycle in his shed. Victorian Secret: When he and his peers discovered it was too large to fit through the door, they had to demolish part of the wall. She; Ended Dish Washing Drudgery. Image: Public Domain. The Josephine Cochrane Dream Machine Was Awarded A Patent On December 28, 1886 her dishwasher was awarded patent #355,139. Although powered by a hand crank their final design was similar to today’s electric dishwashers. Dishes were held in wire racks inside a watertight metal box. Streams of soapy water cleaned them. Water was then was poured over the rack to rinse. “My invention relates to an improvement in machines for washing dishes, in which a continuous stream of either soap-suds or clear hot water is supplied to a crate holding the racks or cages containing the dishes while the crate is rotated so as to bring the greater portion thereof under the action of the water.” USPTO Josephine Cochrane, Dishwasher Patent. Image: Public Domain. Dishwasher Patent. Image: Public Domain. Cochrane contracted a company in Decatur, Illinois to manufacture her first dishwashers. She hired Butters to manage the process. She sold some units to friends and wealthy homeowners, but sales were mainly to restaurants and hotels. The price of approximately $150 was steep for the average family. Additionally most households didn’t have large enough hot water supplies. Josephine Cochrane Made A Big Splash At The World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago 1893 The Chicago World’s Fair (October 21, 1892 to October 30, 1893) was a symbol of American ingenuity and America’s emerging dominance as an industrial power. An estimated 27,000,000 visitors viewed 65,000 exhibits in 200 buildings. Included in the many “firsts” were the world’s largest Ferris Wheel and Edison’s kinetoscope. It was also where Nikola Tesla ended the Current War. World exhibition in Chicago, 1893. Image: Wikipedia. Among the exhibitors, Josephine Cochrane personally demonstrated her dishwasher in the Machinery Hall rather than the Women’s Building. She won the highest prize for ‘best mechanical construction, durability and adaptation to its purpose. She sold nine dishwashers to people running restaurants at the Exposition. Her Company Paved The Way To KitchenAid She initially marketed her dishwashers to restaurants and hotels as the Garis-Cochran Dish-Washing Machine Company. By the late 1890s she outgrew her contracted factory. She and Butters started their own operation in an abandoned schoolhouse. That became the Crescent Washing Machine Company. Electric Dishwashing Machine, 1917. Image: Wikipedia. She convinced several Shelbyville residents to invest in her new organization. She said that one of the most difficult challenges of growing her business was making commercial sales calls at a time when it was still considered improper for a lady to go to a hotel alone. Always working to improve her product Cochrane developed a motorized model. She registered a patent for it in 1900. This one featured racks that moved back and forth and it pumped the water mechanically. Later models featured revolving racks and had the ability to drain into a sink through a hose. In 1911 Crescent announced its first “small” dishwasher made for home use. These dishwashers used jet-spray arms much like today’s models. Hobart bought The Crescent Company in 1926 and later became KitchenAid. She managed her company until she died of “exhaustion” or a stroke on August 3, 1913. We Might Reach Gender Parity For Patents By The 2090s The United States passed its first patent law in 1790, but few women applied to patent their invention. One reason for this was that many states did not allow married women to own property in their own right. Since 1790, the USPTO has issued more than 6 million patents. According to Equity In Innovation: Women Inventors And Patents, the 2016 research paper by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR), only 7 percent of “primary inventors” listed on U.S patents are women. Less than 20% of patents in 2010 included a female inventor. The IWPR estimates that even though significant strides have been made over the last 30 years, at this rate it will take approximately 75 years to reach parity for women in patenting.	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line675
__label__cc	0.723964	0.276036	Solyndra controversy escalates Mon, Sep 12, 2011 Solar panel manufacturer Solyndra received upwards of $527 million in federal loan guarantees and was singled out by Obama as an example of American know-how and entrepreneurship. However, it filed for bankruptcy unexpectedly last week. It was so sudden that employees going to work that morning had no idea and were stunned when they were told to go HR and collect their final check. The reverberations from the collapse of Solyndra are increasing. There are a number of intertwined issues. First off, foes of renewable energy are using this as an example of how the government shouldn’t be in the business of picking technology winners, most especially when it comes to new and untested ideas like the unusual circular solar panels that Solyndra was trying to market. Solyndra attempted to make solar panels without silicon, hoping that silicon prices would remain high, thus making their circular rooftop solar more competitive. The circular design captures the sun’s rays more efficiently than flat panels. But silicon prices dropped instead, and other companies were able to compete effectively with Solyndra. The company appears to have spent $527 million in federal loan guarantees. This raises legitimate questions about what kinds of loans the government should backstop, and under what terms the loans should be made. ABC News reports that Solyndra got the lowest interest rate of any green energy company, 1.025%. Other such companies paid rates three to four times higher. The DOE says this was due to the specifics and length of the loan. Yet, outside agencies like Dun & Bradstreet were cautious about Solyndra from at least early 2010. So why were the loans guaranteed at such apparently favorable rates to Solyndra? You’ll not be surprised that Republican lawmakers want to know. Last Thursday, the FBI and Department of Energy raided Solyndra’s offices and the home of Solyndra CEO Brian Harrison. The investigation centers on whether Solyndra lied to the government to get the loans. This can hardly be good news for the company or the Obama Administration – or for George Kaiser, a billionaire oilman from Oklahoma. His affiliates own 39% of Solyndra’s parent company. He’s also a prominent Democrat and bundled campaign contributions for Obama in 2008. When the DOE refinanced Solyndra’s loan in February, they allowed $75 million in private financing to become senior debt. Some of this debt was financed by Argonaut, one of Kaiser’s companies. Thus we have the rather unfortunate circumstance, for the Obama Administration, of having a government loan be secondary to a loan made by a company led by a man who’s been a generous contributor to Democratic political campaigns. Further, Argonaut may now be in a position to take all of the assets of Solyndra for less than $100 million, should a buyer not be found in 30 days. This from former hedge fund manager Bruce Krasting, who notes that such a deal could be blocked by the government if it accuses Solyndra management of fraud. As you might expect, Republicans find this all mighty interesting and are demanding details on the company from the Obama Administration and are promising investigations. Argonaut has made previous investments in Solyndra, so it still could lose money even if Solyndra’s assests are worth a substantial sum, which is debatable. Conservative websites are perkily reporting that “Solyndra officials made numerous trips to the White House,” over 20 from March 2009 to April 2011, including 4 in the week prior to the loan being guaranteed. There may be perfectly innocent and reasonable explanations for all of this. I suspect we will find out because Republicans will force the issue (as well they should). As for the Obama Administration, as Ricky Ricardo said to Lucy, they could have “some ‘splaining to do.” (Crossposted from CAIVN) Previous Post Why are progressives and liberals lame and ineffective? Next Post The Innocence Project free two more unjustly imprisoned	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line677
__label__cc	0.539485	0.460515	← Most Beaches in the South River Watershed Contaminated in 19 June Testing by STORMWATER RUNOFF Comment Not Posted: Chrystal Spring Farms Public Meeting 26 June 2013 → “Facing Tough Times, Barbuda Continues Sand Mining Despite Warnings” Posted on June 23, 2013 by Bruce [Thanks to Bill Rainey for passing this along, and thanks to Desmond Brown of IPS for several excellent articles about the local/Carribean impacts of climate change.. . . . The folks in Barbuda (and Antigua) need to understand that it’s not about a “warning” — it’s a virtual CERTAINTY that continued sand mining in the face of the added stresses from global climate change (sea level rise, increased frequency of severe storms, increasing variability in wind patterns) will make Barbuda UNINHABITABLE within the lifetimes of people alive today — explain THAT to your grandchildren. There is a precedent: the island of Nauru in Micronesia — here’s a short excerpt about Nauru from Wikipedia that fails to capture the extreme social pressures among the 9,000 Nauru that have arisen from the country’s bankruptcy since the phosphate rock was all mined: Nauru became self-governing in January 1966, and following a two-year constitutional convention it became independent in 1968 under founding president Hammer DeRoburt.[27] In 1967, the people of Nauru purchased the assets of the British Phosphate Commissioners, and in June 1970 control passed to the locally owned Nauru Phosphate Corporation.[15]Income from the mines gave Nauruans one of the highest standards of living in the Pacific.[28] In 1989, Nauru took legal action against Australia in the International Court of Justiceover Australia’s administration of the island, in particular Australia’s failure to remedy the environmental damage caused by phosphate mining. Certain Phosphate Lands: Nauru v. Australia led to an out-of-court settlement to rehabilitate the mined-out areas of Nauru.[26][29] Read more about Nauru on Wikipedia or read the book: <Gowdy, John M; McDaniel, Carl N (2000). Paradise for Sale: A Parable of. University of California Press. ISBN 978-0-520-22229-8.> Sell the beaches today, and you will have nothing to mine to build the breakwaters and causeways that you will need when the water is a meter deeper. . . . bp] By Desmond Brownl CODRINTON, Barbuda, Jun 22 2013 (IPS) – Arthur Nibbs was known for his staunch opposition to sand mining in his homeland of Barbuda, a Caribbean island with dazzling white sand beaches that comprise most of its deserted coastline. But Nibbs, the chairman of the Barbuda Council, has had a change of heart because of the economic hardships residents face here, he said. He is dismissing warnings by environmentalists that sand mining has exceeded safe limits and that its continuation is placing Barbuda, the tiny island in the Antigua and Barbuda union, at ever-greater risk from storms and sea level rise. “Reality has set in,” Nibbs told IPS, noting that the council is currently in deep financial trouble. “Our finances usually come from the central government,” he explained, but the government itself is in “a precarious situation”. “Sand mining…is the only revenue source that we have.” — Arthur Nibbs “We are forced to continue…sand mining because that’s the only revenue source that we have, and we need to meet our obligations on a daily basis,” he said. “Would you prefer to appear to be protecting the environment and then have your people going hungry with no food on their table and people can’t pay their bills?” he asked. Barbuda, one of the lowest lying islands in the Caribbean, has been labelled as one of those most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, with local scientists complaining that the 62-square-mile island, made up of wetlands, is becoming one of the most vulnerable spots on earth with respect to the consequences of climate change. A year ago, Nibbs criticised then-council chairman Kelvin Punter’s decision to resume sand mining as “foolishness”. He is fully aware that he now appears to be flip-flopping on the subject. “I’m sure the whole of Antigua and Barbuda is accustomed to hearing me talk about sand mining and the damage that it has done to the environment,” he agreed, noting that he had “every intention” of trying to move away from the practise. “But that just was not possible,” he argued. “You have to take care of the people right now.” Nibbs is not against a long-term development strategy for the island, but he says that “sitting down making up a development plan will not pay your bills” and that developing such a plan and finding ways to meet people’s daily needs must occur simultaneously. He is optimistic that under his leadership Barbuda will pull itself out of this situation, and he pointed to planned development in the form of hotel resorts in about 18 months to two years. “We do need something that can give us money quickly,” Nibbs said. “Sand mining is the only thing.” Digging a deeper hole But marine biologist John Mussington is worried Barbuda is digging its way off the planet. “Where do they intend to get the sand from? Do they intend to dig such a hole that they sink Barbuda?” he questioned. Sand mining here began in 1976 and by the mid-1990s, major environmental reports were warning that the extent of mining was causing irreparable damage. “The fact of the matter is [that]…in 2006, the technicians from the environment division came to Barbuda and they were so shocked and appalled at the damage that was being done that they called for an immediate halt to sand mining,” Mussington told IPS. The technicians said that in the long run, mining would expose Barbuda to many consequences of climate change, and they recommend that the island cease mining. Following a 2006 cabinet decision, Mussington said, the technicians conducted surveys, and 103 acres were allocated for sand mining. But within a year and a half, those 103 acres were exhausted. “Sand was supposed to be taken out following certain strict guidelines but the guidelines were never followed. The acreage given was exhausted.” Calling large-scale sand mining a “destructive and irrational practice”, Eli Fuller, a marine environmentalist, offered alternatives means of income for Barbudans, including light tackle and deep-sea sport fishing. Fuller added that cruise tourism could also be a source of income. “Many of the ships visiting some of the Caribbean’s most celebrated destinations anchor offshore and tender their guests to little docks on the mainland,” he said. “Without any significant investment, this could happen in Barbuda almost immediately. One or two small ships a week could provide significantly more employment than the entire mining industry does in Barbuda,” Fuller added. In the neighbouring island of Nevis, authorities have adopted a zero tolerance approach to sand mining. Premier Vance Amory told IPS that the wellbeing of the island’s pristine environment is of utmost importance to his administration. “The erosion of our coastline has cost us a loss of significant historical proportions,” he said. Illegal sand mining “reduces the beauty of the beaches”, which are critical for tourism, he said. It also leads to erosion and creates a situation that makes breaking the law more likely in other areas. “We are intent as an administration on restoring respect for our environment,” Amory added. The minister of agriculture in the Nevis Island administration, Alexis Jeffers, said sand mining is hurting marine life on the island. “The sand is there for a reason,” he told IPS. “If we remove it, we remove a particular element of the ecosystem that would create problems for the future generations to come.” Tiny Barbuda Fears Increasingly Hostile Climate Some Caribbean Hotels Back Away from Battered Coastlines Barbados Looks to Beaches as First Line of Defence This entry was posted in Beaches, Climate Change, Governance, Sand mining. Bookmark the permalink.	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line679
__label__cc	0.691792	0.308208	Home / For Patients and Families / Rare Disease Information / Mycosis Fungoides Rare Disease Database 0-9• A• B• C• D• E• F• G• H• I• J• K• L• M• N• O• P• Q• R• S• T• U• V• W• X• Y• Z NORD gratefully acknowledges Javier Munoz, MD, FACP, Hematology and Oncology, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, Gilbert, Arizona, for assistance in the preparation of this report. Synonyms of Mycosis Fungoides Granuloma Fungoides Subdivisions of Mycosis Fungoides Vidal-Brocq Mycosis Fungoides Mycosis fungoides is a rare form of T-cell lymphoma of the skin (cutaneous); the disease is typically slowly progressive and chronic. In individuals with mycosis fungoides, the skin becomes infiltrated with plaques and nodules that are composed of lymphocytes. In advanced cases, ulcerated tumors and infiltration of lymph nodes by diseased cells may occur. The disorder may spread to other parts of the body including the gastrointestinal system, liver, spleen, or brain. STAGE I: The first sign of mycosis fungoides is usually generalized itching (pruritus), and pain in the affected area of the skin. Sleeplessness (insomnia) may also occur. Red (erythematous) patches scattered over the skin of the trunk and the extremities appear. These lesions may resemble other skin disorders such as psoriasis, parapsoriasis, lichen planus, or eczema. STAGE II: The second stage is called the plaque or “infiltrating stage.” Bluish red circular or oval plaques develop on affected areas. The buttocks may be the first area to be affected. Initially, these plaques are typically small and elevated. The plaques may slowly enlarge and run together (coalesce), covering approximately 10 percent of the body. At this point, the lesions may resemble a skin disorder known as exfoliative dermatitis. Another condition of the lymph nodes may also develop known as lipomelanotic reticulosis. This condition is characterized by abnormal development of certain cells called macrophages and the presence of dark colored fatty tissue. Additionally, inflammation of the lymph nodes (lymphadenitis) may also develop. STAGE III: The third stage of the disease is the fungoid or tumor stage. Tumors appear that resemble mushrooms; they may appear rounded or lobulated. These ulcerated lesions are typically 1 to 15 cm (1/2 to 6 inches) in diameter and bluish or red-brown in color. Skin layers may become thick and atypical bands of lymphoid cells may infiltrate the upper skin layer. These cells may also infiltrate the clear spaces in the lower skin layers causing skin cell death (necrosis). In the tumuer d’emblee form of the disease, affected individuals may develop large nodules without previous formation of plaque. STAGE IV: During this stage, the disorder may spread throughout the body. Symptoms may include a general feeling of ill health (malaise) and weakness, elevated temperatures, weight loss, and anemia. There may be gastrointestinal involvement with or without ulceration of the intestines. The liver and spleen may also become enlarged. In addition, coughing and difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) may occur. In some cases, the heart muscle may also be affected. If the brain is involved, eye pain and loss of clear vision may occur. The exact cause of mycosis fungoides is not known. Current theories include antigen persistence, retroviruses (e.g., HTLV-1, etc.), and exposure to cancer-causing (carcinogenic) substances. Affected Populations Mycosis fungoides rarely occurs before age 40 years. It affects males twice as often as females. Symptoms of the following skin disorders may resemble those of mycosis fungoides. Comparisons may be useful for a differential diagnosis: Discoid lupus erythematosus is a chronic and recurrent autoimmune disorder primarily affecting the skin. It is characterized by sharply circumscribed red spots (erythematous macules) and plaques, plugging of follicles, scales, vascular lesions (telangiectasia), and loss of skin tissue (atrophy). There are two varieties: one with lesions above the chin, the other with or without facial involvement but causing skin lesions on the rest of the body. (For more information on this disorder, choose “lupus” as your search term in the Rare Disease Database.) Eczema (dermatitis) is a common superficial inflammation of the skin, characterized by extremely dry and cracked skin with blisters (when acute), redness, swelling, oozing, crusting, and scaling. It is usually itchy and commonly associated with allergies. Leprosy (Hansen’s disease) is a chronic infectious disorder caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium leprae). It tends to occur in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Skin, mucous membranes, eyes and peripheral nerves may be involved. Nerve damage can result in loss of sensation and movement in the face, hands and feet. This in turn can lead to crippling and disfigurement. Blindness may result from eye complications. (For more information on this disorder, choose “leprosy” as your search term in the Rare Disease Database.) Lichen planus is a recurrent, itchy, inflammatory eruption of the skin which is characterized by small separate, angular spots that may flow together into rough scaly patches. It is often accompanied by lesions in the mouth. Women are most commonly affected by the disorder. (For more information on this disorder, choose “lichen planus” as your search term in the Rare Disease Database.) Lymphocytic infiltrate of Jessner (benign lymphocytic infiltrate of the skin) is a skin disorder characterized by benign accumulations of lymph cells in the skin, whereas Mycosis fungoides is a malignant infiltration of lymph cells. These small lesions are solid, pink or red, and appear on itchy and reddened areas of the face, neck and/or back. Lesions may remain unchanged and then spontaneously resolve after several years, leaving no scars. (For more information on this disorder, choose “lymphocytic infiltrate of Jessner” as your search term in the Rare Disease Database.) Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is characterized by an abnormal accumulation of lymph cells from the lymph nodes and tissues. These cells infiltrate the bone marrow and replace the normal blood forming elements. The disorder, almost three times more common in males than in females, occurs chiefly between the ages of 50 to 70, but may occur at any age. (For more information on this disorder, choose “chronic lymphocytic leukemia” as your search term in the Rare Disease Database.) Parapsoriasis lichenoides chronica (parapsoriasis varioliformis chronica) is a relatively benign, chronic, scaly skin disorder characterized by elevated spots (papules). It may occur at any age and is not easily treatable. (For more information, choose “psoriasis” as your search term in the Rare Disease Database.) Sezary syndrome (Sezary reticulosis syndrome; Sezary erythroderma) is a generalized redness of the skin (erythroderma) in which areas of the skin fall off in scales. It is caused by infiltration of the skin by young blood (reticular) cells. The disorder is associated with intense itching, loss of hair, swelling, and overdevelopment of the horn layer of the skin (hyperkeratosis). Changes in skin pigment, fingernails, and toe nails may occur. Bone marrow and lymph nodes are normal in patients with this disorder but abnormal young red blood cells may often be found. A diagnosis of mycosis fungoides may be made by a thorough clinical evaluation and a variety of specialized techniques and tests including DNA cytophotometry, nuclear contour analysis, and analysis of T-cell receptor gene rearrangement. Standard Therapies Treatment methods for mycosis fungoides include photochemotherapy (PUVA), topical steroids, short courses of UVB (during winter months), a drug known as topical nitrogen mustard (mechlorethamine), interferons, oral retinoid therapy, and/or photopheresis. In later stages of the disorder, electron beam therapy may prove beneficial. The FDA has approved mechlorethamine gel for the topical treatment of stage IA-IB mycosis fungoides-type cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. The mechlorethamine gel is applied once per day on the affected skin. In 2018, Poteligeo (mogamulizumab-kpkc) injection was approved for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory mycosis fungoides (MF) after at least one prior systemic therapy. This approval provides a new treatment option for patients with MF Poteligeo is manufactured by Kyowa Kirin, Inc. Other treatment for mycosis fungoides is symptomatic and supportive. Investigational Therapies Cyclosporine (Sandimmune) may be of potential benefit for treating a number of dermatologic diseases including mycosis fungoides. Certain types of skin grafts have also shown improvement after cyclosporine treatment, in some cases. However, this drug may also be associated with severe and life-threatening side effects that would limit its use in many patients. Careful monitoring of this drug by a physician is necessary to guard against possible toxic side effects. Relapses can occur when the drug is discontinued. More research is needed before cyclosporine can be recommended as a treatment for all but the most severe cases of the disorders listed above. Even for the most severe cases its use is still experimental, and long-term effects are unknown. Information on current clinical trials is posted on the Internet at www.clinicaltrials.gov. All studies receiving U.S. government funding, and some supported by private industry, are posted on this government web site. For information about clinical trials being conducted at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD, contact the NIH Patient Recruitment Office: Some current clinical trials also are posted on the following page on the NORD website: https://rarediseases.org/for-patients-and-families/information-resources/info-clinical-trials-and-research-studies/ For information about clinical trials sponsored by private sources, in the main, contact: www.centerwatch.com For more information about clinical trials conducted in Europe, contact: https://www.clinicaltrialsregister.eu/ NORD Member Organizations Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation Birmingham, MI 48012-0374 USA Website: http://www.clfoundation.org American Cancer Society, Inc. 250 Williams NW St Atlanta, GA 30303 USA Website: http://www.cancer.org Cancer Support Community 1050 17th St NW Suite 500 Website: http://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/ Friends of Cancer Research Suite 1050 South Website: http://www.focr.org Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8126 Website: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/GARD/ International Society for Cutaneous Lymphomas 303 W. State Street Geneva, IL 60134 USA Website: http://www.cutaneouslymphoma.org Livestrong Foundation 2201 E. Sixth Street Website: http://www.livestrong.org Rare Cancer Alliance 1649 North Pacana Way Green Valley, AZ 85614 USA Website: http://www.rare-cancer.org Website: http://www.skincancer.org Textbook of Dermatology, 5th Ed.: R.H. Champion, J.L. Burton, and F.J.G. Ebling, Editors; Blackwell Scientific Publications, 1992. Pp. 2119-28. Lessin SR, Duvic M, Guitart J, et al. Topical chemotherapy in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: positive results of a randomized, controlled, multicenter trial testing the efficacy and safety of a novel mechlorethamine, 0.02%, gel in mycosis fungoides. JAMA Dermatol. 2013;149(1):25-32. T. Nagatani, et al. Primary Cutaneous Lymphoma-Mycosis Fungoides. Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 1997;24(1):23-29. Kim YH, et al. Clinical Stage IA (Limited Patch and Plaque) Mycosis Fungoides. A Long-Term Outcome Analysis. Arch Dermatol.1996;132(11):1309-13. Horikoshi , et al. A Patient with Plaque-Stage Mycosis Fungoides Has Successfully Been Treated with Long-Term Administration of IFN-Gamma and has been in Complete Remission for more than 6 years. Br J Dermatol. 1996;134(1):130-33. Delpuget-Bertin N, et al. Combination of Local Puva-Therapy and interferon Alpha-2A in the Treatment of Tumoral Stage Mycosis Fungoides. Dermatology.1996;193(1):74-75. Brennan JA. The Head and Neck Manifestations of Mycosis Fungoides. Laryngoscope. 1995;105(5 Pt 1):478-80. Foon KA, et al; Semin Alpha-Terferon Treatment of Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. SeminOncol. 1986;13(4 Suppl 5):35-39. Braverman IM, et al. Combined Total Body Electron Beam Irradiation and Chemotherapy For Mycosis Fungoides. Journal Am Acad Dermatol. 1987:16 (1 Pt 1):45-60. Abel EA, et al. Cutaneous Malignancies and Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma Following Topical Therapies for Mycosis Fungoides. Journal Am Acad Dermatol. 1986:14(6):1029-1038. 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__label__cc	0.524311	0.475689	10 Shocking Cases Of People Marrying Animals By Fredy Harris animals, funny, animals, bizarre, marry, people Marriage is an age-old institute that has played a major role in the perpetuation of our species. The act of marrying someone is sometimes given righteous levels of respect and various minorities have had to fight their way to receive the same rights in this area. People in this generation have begun to argue that marriage has been taken too seriously and that is compounded by the fact that half the weddings are now ending in divorce. This list comprises of marriages that are slightly less serious, the ones conducted between man and beast. Here are 10 instances of people getting married to animals. Man Marries Dog To Break A Curse An Indian man by the name of Selva Kumar married a dog, not for the sake of love, but to break a curse. Apparently he killed two dogs when he was 18 and since that incident his body has been semi-paralyzed and he lost hearing in one ear. An astrologer suggested he marry a dog to break the curse and Selva promptly agreed to do so. Man Marries His Dog Joseph Guiso is a 20-year-old Australian man who married his pet Labrador. Over 30 people attended the wedding and Joseph claimed that he genuinely loves his dog and isn’t marrying her out of lust. He also said that he was a religious person and he did not think it was right to live with his pet out of wedlock. Fredy Harris	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line685
__label__wiki	0.955608	0.955608	Abbot, Charles, 1st Baron Colchester (1757–1829) The Speaker of the House of Commons 1802–1817. He was responsible for the legislation that led to the first census in 1801. Through their mutual interest in statistics, he became Rickman’s patron and was responsible for appointing Rickman Secretary to The Speaker in 1802. Southey called him ‘Emperor of the Franks’ because he was able to take advantage, through Rickman, of Abbot’s privilege of franking mail for free. 2386. Robert Southey to Herbert Hill, [started before and continued on] 8 March 1814 2375. Robert Southey to Henry Herbert Southey, 1 February 1814 2231. Robert Southey to John Rickman, [mid-March 1813] 2227. Robert Southey to Grosvenor Charles Bedford, 5 March 1813 2182. Robert Southey to John Murray, 24 November 1812 2166. Robert Southey to Grosvenor Charles Bedford, 30 October 1812 2096. Robert Southey to John Rickman, 18 May 1812 2094. Robert Southey to Grosvenor Charles Bedford, 14[–15] May 1812 2043. Robert Southey to Walter Savage Landor, 21 February 1812 1995. Robert Southey to Thomas Southey, 7 December 1811 1906. Robert Southey to Lady Beaumont, [c. 20 April 1811] 1875. Robert Southey to John Murray, 27 February 1811 1814. Robert Southey to Charles Danvers, 8 October 1810 1797. Robert Southey to John Rickman, 1 August 1810 1756. Robert Southey to John Rickman, 9 March 1810 1755. Robert Southey to John May, 9 March 1810 1730. Robert Southey to Charles Danvers, 3 January 1810 994. Robert Southey to Grosvenor Charles Bedford, 1 December 1804 990. Robert Southey to John Rickman, [21 November 1804] 988. Robert Southey to Charles Watkin Williams Wynn, [c. 7 November 1804] 966. Robert Southey to John Rickman, 18 July 1804 957. Robert Southey to John Rickman, 30 June 1804 954. Robert Southey to John Rickman, [c. 16 June 1804] 929. Robert Southey to John Rickman, 29 April [1804] 910. Robert Southey to John Rickman, 9 March 1804 890. Robert Southey to John Rickman, [27 January 1804] 1723. Robert Southey to Herbert Hill, [started before and continued on] 22 December 1809 1684. Robert Southey to John Rickman, 22 September [1809] 1669. Robert Southey to Grosvenor Charles Bedford, 12 August 1809 1646. Robert Southey to Herbert Hill, 27 June 1809 1624. Robert Southey to Herbert Hill, 2 May 1809 1605. Robert Southey to Herbert Hill, [started before and continued on] 27 March [1809] 1596. Robert Southey to Herbert Hill, 8 March 1809 1579. Robert Southey to Walter Savage Landor, 9 February 1809 1568. Robert Southey to John Rickman, 18 January [1809] 1536. Robert Southey to Grosvenor Charles Bedford, 18 November 1808 1496. Robert Southey to Thomas Southey, 16 August 1808 1372. Robert Southey to Charles Watkin Williams Wynn, 15 October [1807] 1336. Robert Southey to John Rickman, 26 June 1807 1317. Robert Southey to John Rickman, 4 May 1807 Addressed in Abbot, Charles, 1st Baron Colchester (1757–1829) has not been addressed on any pages	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line686
__label__wiki	0.628035	0.628035	Craig Marolf via Unsplash California Seeks to Create its Own CFPB-style Agency By Chris Clow \| August 17, 2020 August 17, 2020 The state of California is reportedly seeking to establish its own financial watchdog agency which would operate similarly to the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The proposal would be accomplished through an expansion of the existing California Department of Business Oversight (DBO). This is according to original reporting at NPR. Members of the state assembly contend that the state needs to take its own action to protect its consumers since the federal regulator has become “paralyzed” under the leadership and direction of the Trump Administration, and that the pandemic has created additional urgency by placing Californians in poor financial health which makes them more vulnerable to predatory practices and scams, according to state legislators in support of the proposal. “We are now as states left to do the work ourselves,” says California Assembly member Monique Limón (D) to NPR, who represents over half of Santa Barbara County and nearly a quarter of Ventura County. “Consumer protections are an area where California wants to show that we care. As the fifth-largest economy in the world we think that it is very important and it’s the right thing to do.” Limón is proposing the creation of the statewide agency along with the support of Governor Gavin Newsom, which would be called the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. A looming legislative deadline means that the proposal will need to be fast-tracked and made by August 31. Limón proposed the creation of the agency before the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus, but contends that the need for greater economic oversight of Californians has become more essential due to the economic shock many are feeling as a result of the continued pandemic. “A bad loan, a risky payday product, an aggressive debt collector, that can push someone over the edge into poverty, into bankruptcy and homelessness at the worst possible time in the middle of a public health crisis,” she says to the news outlet. “So, the case is even stronger now.” A recent legislative hearing on the topic of the new agency reportedly generated support from leaders of small business groups seeking protections from predatory financial practices, and the new agency has also garnered support from a leading member of the California Bankers Association (CBA), the outlet reports. “We would welcome greater regulation on [online lenders] to make sure that we’re operating under the same rules,” says Beth Mills, SVP of communications at the CBA to NPR. Since many online lenders face looser regulations than banks, better regulation of banks’ competitors would be generally welcome, she says. However, many of the small and large banks represented by the CBA are already heavily regulated at the state and federal levels, so exemption from oversight by the new agency for those entities would be ideal, she explains. Other banking organizations are vehemently opposed to the creation of the agency, according to reporting at American Banker. This includes lobbying organizations like the California Financial Services Association, which primarily represents auto lenders. Financial trade groups also object to giving the proposed agency “broad investigatory and subpoena powers with a nearly unlimited scope of records and information that may be requested before ever alleging any wrongdoing,” according to a letter submitted to incumbent DBO Commissioner Manny Alvarez. Former CFPB Director Richard Cordray is reportedly consulting on the creation of the bill in California which would propose the new agency. Read the story at NPR. string(97) "https://reversemortgagedaily.com/2020/08/17/california-seeks-to-create-its-own-cfpb-style-agency/"	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line689
__label__cc	0.699796	0.300204	Simulation of Maxwell's Equations on GPU Using a High-Order Error-Minimized Scheme Tony W.H. Sheu, S. Z. Wang, J. H. Li, Matthew R. Smith In this study an explicit Finite Difference Method (FDM) based scheme is developed to solve the Maxwell's equations in time domain for a lossless medium. This manuscript focuses on two unique aspects - the three dimensional time-accurate discretization of the hyperbolic system of Maxwell equations in three-point non-staggered grid stencil and it's application to parallel computing through the use of Graphics Processing Units (GPU). The proposed temporal scheme is symplectic, thus permitting conservation of all Hamiltonians in the Maxwell equation. Moreover, to enable accurate predictions over large time frames, a phase velocity preserving scheme is developed for treatment of the spatial derivative terms. As a result, the chosen time increment and grid spacing can be optimally coupled. An additional theoretical investigation into this pairing is also shown. Finally, the application of the proposed scheme to parallel computing using one Nvidia K20 Tesla GPU card is demonstrated. For the benchmarks performed, the parallel speedup when compared to a single core of an Intel i7-4820K CPU is approximately 190x. Communications in Computational Physics https://doi.org/10.4208/cicp.OA-2016-0079 Published - 2017 Apr 1 10.4208/cicp.OA-2016-0079 Fingerprint Dive into the research topics of 'Simulation of Maxwell's Equations on GPU Using a High-Order Error-Minimized Scheme'. Together they form a unique fingerprint. Maxwell equation Physics & Astronomy grids Physics & Astronomy simulation Physics & Astronomy hyperbolic systems Physics & Astronomy cards Physics & Astronomy preserving Physics & Astronomy phase velocity Physics & Astronomy conservation Physics & Astronomy Sheu, T. W. H., Wang, S. Z., Li, J. H., & Smith, M. R. (2017). 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__label__wiki	0.897143	0.897143	THEATER REVIEW: In The Skin of Our Teeth, the End of the World… Over and Over By David Fox on March 7, 2017 • ( Leave a comment ) Mary Wiseman in The Skin of Our Teeth at Theatre for a New Audience. (Photo by Gerry Goodstein) Famous writers go in and out of fashion, but rarely with the frequency and extremes we see in reaction to Thornton Wilder. Since his heyday in the 1930s and ’40s—a period during which he won two Pulitzer Prizes for Drama—one generation finds Wilder old fashioned, verbose, sentimental—while another is astonished at his modern-ness and incandescent sense of hope amidst the darkest circumstances. Sometimes, it’s a particular production that ushers in this change in perception—director David Cromer’s 2009 boutique reinvention of Our Town brought Wilder a new generation of fans. More often, though, a cultural shift gives us a renewed appreciation of his prescience. Given our grim current political landscape, it was inevitable that an imaginative theater company would look to The Skin of Our Teeth, Wilder’s 1942 play that posits the end of the world showing up at a suburban doorstep. Set in the mythic town of Excelsior, New Jersey, Wilder’s sprawling, epic work continually pushes beyond realism. It’s a magnificent problem play, one that’s impossible to categorize, though the subtitle of Tony Kushner’s Angels in America—a Gay Fantasia on National Themes—almost fits (all except the gay part, anyway). We’re fortunate that the current Skin of Our Teeth revival landed in the hands of director Arin Arbus—and at Theatre for a New Audience, where the resources (including a cast of 35 actors!) are considerable. At least as important is the imaginative and loving approach to this difficult, even impossible script. The resulting production is flawed—for me, key elements of Wilder’s tone are sometimes missing—but I’m very grateful to have seen it. Some problems are unavoidable in a play whose themes have absolutely stood the test of time, but whose style and reference points are now part of the distant past. When Skin of Our Teeth premiered in 1942—directed by Elia Kazan with a cast that included (hold onto your hats) Tallulah Bankhead, Frederic March, Florence Eldridge, Montgomery Clift, Florence Reed, and E. G. Marshall—the large-scale, family-life-at-home play was an American staple. I’ve wondered if Skin of Our Teeth is Wilder’s satiric riff on You Can’t Take It With You, Kaufman and Hart’s mega-hit that premiered five years before. In any case, I think that’s the tone Wilder wanted to establish at the start of the first act—sweet, funny family comedy that, on initial glance, felt comfortable and familiar. From there, of course, Skin of Our Teeth unravels—it’s not long before a dinosaur and a mammoth are making themselves at home in the living room, and we grow suspicious about the Antrobus family’s troubled son, Henry. But Skin of Our Teeth needs to begin with at least a superficial connection to a real, recognizable world. In Arbus’s production, there isn’t much of that. The Antrobus home is a life-sized playhouse, with a maid (Sabina, the Bankhead role) looking here like a whimsical take on an 1890s doll (or a character from Beauty and the Beast). Throughout the show, the imagery grows more fantastical. Some of Wilder’s references are replaced with more contemporary ones Aladdin, the musical rather than Peg O’ My Heart) that run far afield of his world, though they will resonate with younger audiences. There’s nothing inherently wrong with some of this—the play is unspecific about its time period, and certainly invites, even demands, a level of absurdism. But in the midst of so much almost carnivalesque imagination, something of Wilder’s sense of humanity in peril gets lost. For example, the excellent program notes quote Edward Albee, describing a moment in Skin of Our Teeth that always brings him to tears— Mrs. Antrobus, searching for Henry during the Great Flood, calls out, “Cain! Cain!” I remember that scene as unforgettable in a long-ago television version with Helen Hayes, whose low intoning of the name sounded almost like moaning. Here, actress Kecia Lewis’s cries are nearly covered by the hubbub of noisy stage activity. (Elsewhere, Lewis is terrific in a formidable, more serious reading of the role than I’ve seen before.) The Company in The Skin of Our Teeth at Theatre for a New Audience. (Photo by Gerry Goodstein) Still, there are lovely, memorable things throughout Arbus’s production (skip the remainder of this paragraph if you’re planning to see the show and want to be surprised). They include the Act I arrival of refugees, who roam through the theater en masse in a sequence that could hardly be more poignant or timely. Act II has a terrific performance by Mary Lou Rosato of the boardwalk fortune teller in Act II. And throughout there’s the Sabina of Mary Wiseman, who was so sensational in Soho Theatre’s An Octoroon, which I saw in this same theater. Wiseman is similarly characterful here, and her distinctive red hair and pale prettiness is ideal, though the production’s lack of specific tonal focus leaves her sometimes seeming in a world of her own. There are fine things in Act III also, though I think it gets off to rocky start, and lacks the sense of post-apocalyptic desolation that the play really calls for. But even when I question some of the directorial choices, Wilder always comes through. For me, the heart-breaker in Skin of Our Teeth comes shortly before the end, when Sabina asks Mr. Antrobus if she might keep one beef stock cube left from a bag she hoarded: she wants to use it for her ticket to the local movie theater, which has just reopened and in lieu of money—which nobody has—they are accepting “anything you can give them.” That moment certainly lands here, and Wiseman is exceptionally touching. It’s axiomatic in the theater that there’s no such thing as a perfect production—especially in the case of an imperfect play. Then again, I’ve never been much interested in perfection. What you have here is a gripping, entertaining realization of gloriously untamable play. Still, I wish that Skin of Our Teeth—an allegory and a fable for sure—didn’t look quite so allegorical as it does here. The Skin of Our Teeth plays through March 19. For more information, visit the Theatre for a New Audience website. 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Covers all topics that today's students study: health, the environment, technology, life science, physical science, earth and space science. (This service was partially funded by the South Jersey Regional Library Cooperative.) TOPICsearch Valueline Investment Survey The first issue of The Wall Street Journal was four pages long and sold for two cents. Today, the paper is considered the preeminent publication for business news and information on financial markets worldwide. You get complete Wall Street Journal articles through our digital editions through 1984. World News Digest The complete archive of this publication of record back to 1940, which is updated every week and interconnected with related content from the other FACTS.com databases. It includes a live Reuters® newsfeed, updated hourly. Special "Top Stories" timelines deliver, decade by decade, listings linked to original coverage of top news stories back to October 1940. 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__label__wiki	0.843244	0.843244	Missing Srinagar youth reportedly joins militancy Srinagar, Dec 18: A youth, who had gone missing from the summer capital, Srinagar on Monday, has reportedly joined militant ranks. This was claimed in an audio clip which has gone viral on social media, including whatsApp, Facebook and twitter. Official sources said that a missing complaint was lodged in Police Station Chanapora that a youth, identified as Irfan Ahmad Sofi, was missing from his residence in Natipora from Monday. “A missing complaint was lodged and investigation was taken up,” they said. They said the youth went missing on the same day militants attacked Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader’s residence in the area that left a policeman dead. Meanwhile, an audio clip in which Irfan is reportedly claiming to have joined militant ranks and asking his parents not to search him went viral on social media on Thursday evening. A police officer said that the authenticity of the audio clip is being ascertained. “It is not clear if he has joined militant ranks. We are confirming the authenticity of the audio clip,” he added.	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line700
__label__cc	0.657331	0.342669	The Tokyo Skytree is a television broadcasting tower and one of the most known landmarks in Tokyo. Being the tallest structure in Japan, this tower was built with two observation decks that offer impressive views over Tokyo to every visitor. The Tokyo Skytree’s Tembo Deck or the first observation deck is 350 meters high in three levels that all give a panoramic view of the city. The first observation deck is known for its Musashi Sky Restaurant that offers French-Japanese fusion cuisine, café, and glass panels on the ground that give a view down to the main base of the tower. The second observation deck is 450 meters high built with lounging areas and tall windows to look out over the city. The tower is open every day for visitors with different entrance rates for the two observatories.	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line706
__label__cc	0.704395	0.295605	When You Fall…Carter Nicole Woodson realized things had gotten out of hand as she stood in front of 300 guests, interrupting the wedding vows of her old boyfriend. Carter leaves the city and escapes to her family’s ranch. Her grandfather’s words resonate in everything she does – when you fall off a horse…get back on. So after giving up on love and the never-ending search for a man, she begins to follow in her grandfather’s footsteps—and follows her heart — turning her life into something she can be proud of. Rafael Antonio Garcia has always been in love with the land and its wide open spaces. A third generation Latino American and the youngest of seven successful brothers. Rafael follows his dream of owning his own organic, sustainable farm, complete with plants and livestock. Rafael has also had pressure from his family to marry and he will if she can get past his list of six basic qualities he wants in a wife. After all one woman is as good a stand in as another. What Carter finds in Rafael is something she never expected–a kindred spirit who loves the land as much as she does. And Rafael realizes that not any woman—even if she meets his six requirements—will do. For him, the right woman makes all the difference in the world.	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line707
__label__wiki	0.837705	0.837705	Sailing Packages aston martin stock forecast cnn Fundamental company data provided by Morningstar and Zacks Investment Research. Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc (AML.L)'s management team includes the following people: America’s #1 Stock Picker Reveals Next 1,000% Winner (free). Revenue was up 8% over the same period a year earlier, while profit increased 14%, according to the numbers that were published last month. Longer term, it hopes that electronic vehicles will account for 25% of sales, and hybrids for a much of the rest. 10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc (AML.L) in the last year. Learn everything you need to know about successful options trading with this three-part video course. They argue the Aston Martin brand is not as strong as that of Ferrari (. There were a couple of bright spots. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. Their forecasts range from GBX 199 to GBX 600. MarketBeat does not provide financial advice and does not issue recommendations or offers to buy stock or sell any security. Just ask Alexa to heat it up, Canadian Formula 1 team owner Lawrence Stroll purchased a large share of the company. Now, it’s been accelerated.document.write(' '); Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc (AML.L) has received a consensus rating of Hold. Standard & Poor's and S&P are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC and Dow Jones is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. Buyers will, of course, be able to customize the V12 Speedster. Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. He beat 650 of the world’s most famous investors in a trading contest. The company sells its vehicles through a network of dealers. View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Last October, Aston Martin joined the ranks of listed automakers with an IPO that valued the British company at more than $5 billion. Do Not Sell My Information. It now expects to sell between 6,300 and 6,500 vehicles to dealerships this year — about 11% down on a forecast it made in May. The favorite carmaker of fictional British secret service agent James Bond priced its shares at £19.00 ($24.70), giving it a valuation of £4.3 billion ($5.6 billion). New York (CNN Business)Elite, high-performance British cars with no roofs and ultra-high price tags seem to be all the rage these days. Some companies that are related to Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc (AML.L) include NFI Group Inc. (NFI.TO) (NFI), GreenPower Motor (GP), Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (DRIV), GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (GPV.V) (GPV), Aston Martin Lagonda Global (ARGGY), Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BMW3.F) (BMW3), BYD/Shs H Vtg 1.00 (BYDDF), Daimler (DMLRY), Ford Otomotiv Sanayi A.S. (FOVSY), Geely Automobile (GELYF), Great Wall Motor (GWLLY), Great Wall Motor (GWLLF), GreenPower Motor (GPVRF), Guangzhou Automobile Group (GNZUF) and Isuzu Motors (ISUZF). The interior was designed to be as simple as possible. Instead, it’s a huge stock market trend that was already creating millionaires before the pandemic hit. But analysts at Bernstein see several potential problems. In this case, there were clearly far fewer practical considerations to worry about than in even an ordinary sports car. View all competitors. "Given its current financials and apparently rather less robust demand, it's a big stretch for us to see how it can possibly match Ferrari's profitability," analysts at Bernstein wrote recently. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. See the '60 Minutes' interview that Trump cut short, This fourth-grader doesn't have WiFi at home. Information is provided 'as-is' and solely for informational purposes, not for trading purposes or advice, and is delayed. For the presentation version, Aston-Martin designers. All content of the Dow Jones branded indices © S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC 2019 and/or its affiliates. But its first day of trading in London got off to a rocky start. © 2020 Cable News Network. All rights reserved. All Rights Reserved. This Aston Martin supercar costs $950,000 and has no roof or windshield. Why Mimecast (MIME) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again, This NYC Startup Raises $51M to Disrupt the Retirement Industry, The Worst Way to Withdraw From Your Retirement Accounts, 7 Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Retirement Income, 7 Retirement Secrets Smart Americans Should Know, You Can Still Buy This "Millionaire Maker" Stock, Bitcoin Up 30,000X -- Here's Your Backdoor In, This Stock Could Be Like Buying Amazon for $3.19. © 2019 Cable News Network. A Warner Media Company. Aston Martin is joining the ranks of listed automakers with an IPO that values the British company at more than $5 billion. Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc (AML.L) has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Standard & Poor's and S&P are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC and Dow Jones is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. See the new Grand Wagoneer, See Ram's 702hp pickup that's taking on the Ford Raptor, Check out Lyriq, the first fully-electric Cadillac, You can't drive this new Lamborghini supercar down your street, Bugatti made a car for kids that costs more than yours, The 2020 Stingray marks a new era of Corvettes, Aston Martin unveils its first electric car. The V12 Speedster was modeled on 1950s Aston Martin race cars. Whether you’re looking for analyst ratings, corporate buybacks, dividends, earnings, economic reports, financials, insider trades, IPOs, SEC filings or stock splits, MarketBeat has the objective information you need to analyze any stock. And today, he’s revealing the critical top trend to watch and his next potential 1,000% winner for free, right here. All times are ET. Dow Jones: The Dow Jones branded indices are proprietary to and are calculated, distributed and marketed by DJI Opco, a subsidiary of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and have been licensed for use to S&P Opco, LLC and CNN. "We can't see it getting anywhere close. With money raised from the IPO earmarked for existing shareholders rather than investment in the company, Aston Martin executives could be pinning too much hope on the success of a planned SUV. Find real-time MAR - Marriott International Inc stock quotes, company profile, news and forecasts from CNN Business. All times are ET. -- Correction: An earlier version of this story included an incorrect stock price for Aston Martin. The carmaker blamed macro-economic uncertainty and weakness in UK and European markets for the cuts to its guidance. Get daily stock ideas top-performing Wall Street analysts. There are currently 5 sell ratings and 5 hold ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Gaydon, the United Kingdom. Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. Want to see which stocks are moving? According to a former hedge fund manager with 500,000 followers around the world, the next three months could determine who will become fabulously wealthy in 2021 – and who won’t. The company plans to release an SUV later this year could bolster sales. All times are ET. Aston Martin Lagonda Global's stock was trading at $2.7250 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. All times are ET. All rights reserved. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. © American Consumer News, LLC dba MarketBeat® 2010-2020. The company's stock plunged 23% in trading in London, dipping below £8 ($10) per share. By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business. On average, they anticipate Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc (AML.L)'s stock price to reach GBX 425.90 in the next twelve months. All rights reserved. Guthrie to Trump: You're the President, you're not some crazy uncle. 10 brokerages have issued 12 month price targets for Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc (AML.L)'s stock. Morningstar: © 2019 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Dow Jones: The Dow Jones branded indices are proprietary to and are calculated, distributed and marketed by DJI Opco, a subsidiary of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and have been licensed for use to S&P Opco, LLC and CNN. Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. Aston Martin's owners include Mercedes-Benz parent. Standard & Poor's and S&P are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC and Dow Jones is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. The carmaker blamed macro-economic uncertainty and weakness in UK and European markets for the cuts to its guidance. All rights reserved. All content of the Dow Jones branded indices Copyright S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC 2018 and/or its affiliates. In the past three months, Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc (AML.L) insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Morningstar: Copyright 2018 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. All content of the Dow Jones branded indices Copyright S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC 2018 and/or its affiliates. Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc (AML.L) investors own include Tesla (TSLA), NIO (NIO), Cineworld Group plc (CINE.L) (CINE), Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (RR.L) (RR), Barclays PLC (BARC.L) (BARC), BP p.l.c. As of Oct. 22, Aston Martin Lagonda shares were trading at 49 cents a … Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Aston Martin's owners include Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler, private equity firm Investindustrial and investors based in Kuwait. He’s found 40 1,000% or higher stock market winners. Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc (AML.L)'s mailing address is 122 Leadenhall Street, LONDON, EC3V 4AG, United Kingdom. Get short term trading ideas from the MarketBeat Idea Engine. ), Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc (AML.L) has received 695 “underperform” votes. 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__label__wiki	0.849831	0.849831	Science\|Business Bringing together industry, research and policy Data Rules Framework Programmes Science Cloud ERC=Science² This site requires JavaScript to work correctly. Please enable Javascript and reload the page. 08 Oct 2020 \| Network Updates \| Update from South African Department of Science & Innovation These updates are republished press releases and communications from members of the Science\|Business Network South Africa joined “Satellites improve life” theme in celebration of World Space Week 2020 By Communication from South African Department of Science & Innovation South Africa joined the rest of the world this week to mark World Space Week (WSW), celebrating the 2020 theme, “Satellites improve life.” This year’s theme highlights the importance of satellites in daily life. More and more every aspect of our lives is affected by satellites, including communications, environmental monitoring; transportation; weather forecasting; telemedicine, and science, to mention but a few. In South Africa, the Department of Science and Innovation has made huge investments in growing its satellite build programme. In 1999 the 64kg SUNSAT was developed by Stellenbosch University, and launched from a United States of America (USA) vehicle, a few years later in 2006 the 81kg SumbandilaSAT was developed by Sunspace, and launched in 2009 from a Russian vehicle, in 2013 TshepisoSAT was developed at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), and launched from a Russian vehicle, the institution launched another cube statelite in 2018, ZACUBESAT-2. Developing a thriving satellite industry is part of Government’s economic recovery programme. The current overarching priorities of Government for strong, sustainable and inclusive growth are: Poverty alleviation; Address inequality and Job creation. In 2015, South Africa identified a nine-point plan aimed at diversifying the South African economy. In five of the areas identified, satellites can play a significant role to enhance their contribution to the GDP. They include, (i) agriculture and agro-processing; (ii) private sector investment; (iii) stimulating small, township and rural enterprises; (iv) Operation Phakisa (ocean’s economy); and (v) energy security. Therefore, Space Science and Technology will make an immense contribution to the National Development Plan particularly in addressing the geospatial legacies of apartheid and alleviating the triple challenges. The primary rationale for the satellite programme is to leverage the benefits that space science and technology can deliver to a host of socio-economic applications. This rationale remains central to empower better decision making through the integration of space-based systems with ground-based systems for proving the correct information products at the right time; and to use space science and technology to develop applications for the provision of geospatial, telecommunication, timing and positioning products and services. Last month, the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, briefed the media about the establishment of the Space Infrastructure Hub. The Department’s entity, the South African National Space Agency (SANSA), was awarded R4,47 billion in additional funding over the next three years to develop a Space Infrastructure Hub as part of the government's Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium (SIDS) initiative. The SIDS initiative is mobilising private and public funding for infrastructure development in support of economic growth and job creation. The Minister said the R4,47 billion grant would include a number of satellite builds for Earth observation and space science missions, a new ground station, an expanded data segment and new data visualisation centre, the activation of a satellite-based augmentation system over Southern Africa, the development of products and services for use across all spheres of government, and human capital development and training. Dr Nzimande, highlighted the importance of transformation in the establishment of the Space Infrastructure Hub, noting that the space sector has historically been inaccessible to black people and women. "Black participation is a must and a non-negotiable. Innovation is everywhere and must be sourced from every part of South Africa, whether in urban or rural areas." The Minister emphasised that the hub would support localisation across the entire value chain. "This is very important, particularly because South Africa has the capacity to build satellites. These skills must be increased and expanded to support localisation." Dr Nzimande, added that partnerships with industry and academia – and, in the future, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges – would be key to building the required skills base, particularly among black people and women. The Space Infrastructure Hub project marks a significant milestone in the development of an indigenous space capability that will serve the needs of all South Africans, while ensuring that the country grows its capacity and infrastructure to continue to champion world-class space science research and innovation. Digital infrastructure investment had become a high priority due to society's increasing dependence on technological systems that rely on space infrastructure, such as satellites and ground stations. Daily weather forecasts, instantaneous worldwide communication, navigation systems, and the constant ability to record high-resolution satellite images are all examples of space infrastructure applications that are in increasingly high demand. Even basic commodities such as food and energy resources are facilitated through the application of space-based technologies. World Space Week is a United Nations declared celebration of space which is held annually, from 4 to 10 October. According to the organisers of WSW, it is the largest space event on Earth, last year over 8,000 events were reported, which took place in 96 countries. The annual event sees thousands of organizations, including space agencies, aerospace companies, astronomy clubs and museums organising a host of activities. During the WSW two milestones are celebrated, the first being, the 4th October 1957, which saw the launch into outer space of the first human-made Earth satellite, Sputnik 1, opening the way for space exploration. And the second, is the 10 October 1967, which saw the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies entered into force. The purpose of the WSW is to educate people around the world about the benefits that they receive from space, encourage greater use of space for sustainable economic development, demonstrate public support for space programs and foster international cooperation in space outreach and education. This article was first published on 8 October by South African Department of Science & Innovation. 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__label__wiki	0.792682	0.792682	Our Transactions Sequence advise CentralNic plc on its proposed $55 million reverse takeover of KeyDrive SA CentralNic is acquiring KeyDrive for an initial enterprise value of $44.5 million plus a performance based earn out of up to $10.5 million. The transaction represents a reverse takeover under the AIM rules and will be funded in part through a placing of £24 million. This complex cross-border transaction is the second acquisition that Sequence has advised CentralNic, following the successful €26 million acquisition of SK-NIC in 2017. CentralNic is a London-based AIM-listed company which develops and manages software platforms allowing businesses globally to use the internet for their own websites and email, as well as protecting their brands online. CentralNic operates globally with customers in over 200 countries. It earns revenues from the worldwide sales of internet domain names and hosting on an annual subscription basis. KeyDrive is a global technology business that operates in the domain name services industry. KeyDrive develops and operates software platforms used for selling subscription-based tools for businesses to operate online, including domain names, hosting, email, domain portfolio management and online advertising services. In the year to 31 December 2017, KeyDrive generated revenues of $58 million and adjusted EBITDA of $5.9 million. “The team at Sequence were instrumental in helping to bring a complex and transformational transaction to completion. They are a pleasure to work with and are willing to go the extra mile to deliver results for their clients.” Ben CrawfordCEO of CentralNic plc “KeyDrive represents Sequence’s second acquisition for CentralNic. This international reverse takeover further demonstrates Sequence’s experience in assisting public companies to achieve their acquisitive growth ambitions.” Graham SmithSequence Partner © Copyright 2020 - Sequence Advisers LLP \| Terms & Conditions \| Privacy Policy and Privacy Notice Sequence Advisers LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and registered as a limited liability partnership in England and Wales (registered number OC411948. VAT registered number 250357424). Abica PPC SDI Media	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line714
__label__wiki	0.975304	0.975304	Ciarán Kilduff On January 5th 2019, it was announced that Ciarán Kilduff has signed a two-year contract with Shelbourne, keepinh him at the club until the end of the 2020 season. Manager Ian Morris has this to say on his signing of Kilduff “I am really pleased to have added Ciarán Kilduff to our squad. His medals and goals speak for themselves, but Ciarán, like us all, wants to add to that collection. He’s a fantastic lad to have in the changing room and I’ll be looking for him to be a leader in this group” Ciarán played for Clane Boys and Kilcock Celtic before joining Maynooth Town. He joined Shamrock Rovers U16s and played in their youth section until he made his senior debut in May 2007 against Derry City in the Brandywell. He made 4 senior appearances for the ‘Hoops’ that year. In January 2008 he went on loan to Kildare County where he made 35 appearances (scoring eight times) and was voted their Player of the Year. He joined UCD in January 2009, where he made 31 appearances (scoring 16 goals) as ‘College’ won the First Division title. The following season he had another productive season, scoring 15 goals in 35 Premier Division appearances. In January 2011, Shamrock Rovers’ then manager, Michael O’Neill came calling and Ciarán once again became a ‘Hoops’ player. Though he was on the bench for much of the season, he still managed to make 27 appearances (scoring six times). He made another 26 appearances over the next 18 months without being a regular starter and in July 2013 went out on loan to Cork City. His arrival at City made an immediate difference. He scored on his debut in a 3-1 win over Sligo Rovers at Turners Cross in July 2013 and went on to score 11 goals in 14 appearances – including four against Shelbourne – with Cork finishing in eight position in the league. At the end of his loan period, he returned to ‘Rovers’ in time for the 2014 season, where he played in 29 league games, scoring six times. November 2014 saw him sign with Inchicore side, St. Patrick’s Athletic. He made his debut for ‘Pats’ against Tolka Rovers in the Leinster Senior Cup in February 2015, scoring twice in a 7-0 win. He went on to make 13 league appearances for the club (three goals) before joining Stephen Kenny’s Dundalk in July. He finished the season with four goals from 12 league appearances as Dundalk won the Premier Division title. He also played in the FAI Cup final, in which ‘Lilywhites’ defeated Cork City 1-0 after extra time. Season 2016 saw Ciarán score 13 goals in 36 appearances in all competitions (7 in 20 league appearances) but was unfortunate to pick up a number of injuries. He came on as a substitute in that year’s FAI Cup Final, Dundalk losing out this time to Cork City. In July 2017, it was announced that Ciarán was joining up with Jacksonville Armada in the North American Soccer League II (NASL II). He played in 11 games out of a possible 12, scoring four goals. At the end of 2017, due to legal problems between the NASL and the governing body of soccer in the States (U.S. Soccer), it was decided that the NASL II league would not be played in 2018. Jacksonville Armada then joined the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) for 2018. In their season, which ran from April to July (14 games) Kilduff was ever present and scored 9 goals. Sponsored By: Stephen Fagan and the Real Reds syndicate Kilcock Date Signed Previous Clubs Kildare County (loan) Cork City (loan) St. Patrick’s Athletic Jacksonville Armada (NASL). ← Greg Moorhouse Jaze Kabia →	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line720
__label__wiki	0.618609	0.618609	An F3 tornado near Anadarko, Oklahoma, 1999. Primarily spring and summer, but can be at any time of year A tornado is a tube of violently spinning air that touches the ground. Wind inside the tornado spins fast, but the actual 'circle' of wind around them is huge. This makes tornadoes very dangerous.[1] Tornadoes are especially dangerous to people in cars or mobile homes and about 60 people are killed by tornadoes every year. Tornadoes destroy things. They can tear houses to pieces and often leave people homeless. Tornadoes can be caused by winds that have been going opposite directions with humidity. They are smaller than hurricane but stronger. Nearly three quarters of the world's tornadoes happen in the United States. However, they can happen anywhere. Tornadoes mostly happen during strong thunderstorms called super cell storms. They cause a lot of damage to anything in their path. Tornadoes are ranked on the Enhanced Fujita scale, from EF0 to EF5. EF0 for tornados that caused the least damage, and EF5 for the ones that caused the most.[2] Tornadoes can happen in nearly any part of the world. In the United States, a tornado has happened in all states. The middle part of the United States is nicknamed 'Tornado Alley' for the number of tornadoes there. A tornado can have wind speeds of over 300 miles per hour (480 km/h). Most tornadoes have wind speeds less than 110 miles per hour (180 km/h), are about 250 feet (80 m) across and travel a few miles before disappearing. Other tornado-like phenomena that exist in nature include the gustnado, dust devil, fire whirls, and steam devil; downbursts are frequently confused with tornadoes, though their action is not similar. 1.1 Condensation funnel 1.2 Tornado family 2 Damage scale 3 Tornado watches/warnings/emergencies 4 Myths and misconceptions 5 Safety tips Characteristics[change \| change source] Condensation funnel[change \| change source] A tornado does not necessarily need to be visible; however, the extremely low pressure caused by the high wind speeds and rapid rotation usually causes water vapor in the air to condense into a visible condensation funnel. The tornado is the vortex of wind, not the condensation cloud. Tornado family[change \| change source] A single storm may produce multiple tornadoes and mesocyclones. Tornadoes produced from the same storm are referred to as a tornado family. Sometimes multiple tornadoes from distinct mesocyclones occur at the same time.[3] Occasionally, several tornadoes are spawned from the same very large storm. If there is no break in their activity, this is considered a tornado outbreak, although there are various definitions. A period of several successive days with tornado outbreaks in the same general area (spawned by multiple weather systems) is a tornado outbreak sequence, occasionally called an extended tornado outbreak.[1][4] Sometimes, tornadoes happen in groups.[5] 148 tornadoes struck on the same day in April 1974. Many towns in the midwestern United States and Canada were destroyed. More than 300 people died.[5] They were hit by flying wrecks, buried under houses, and thrown by powerful winds. That day, students in Xenia, Ohio were practicing for a play on the auditorium stage. One girl looked out the window and saw the tornado. The students ran into the hall, covering their heads. A few seconds later, all the school buses flew right onto the stage.[5] A man in another town hid under the couch in his living room. He held onto one couch leg. The tornado struck his house, and winds blew around him. When the tornado left, he was outside. There was no house. The couch had disappeared, and he was only holding onto one couch leg.[5] Damage scale[change \| change source] Tornado rating classifications[6][7] Weak Strong Violent Main article: Tornado intensity and damage See also: Enhanced Fujita scale, Fujita scale, and TORRO scale The Fujita scale and the Enhanced Fujita Scale rate tornadoes by how much damage they cause. The Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale was an update to the older Fujita scale. The updated scale uses engineered wind estimates and has better damage descriptions. The EF Scale was designed so that a tornado rated on the Fujita scale would get the same numerical rating, and was used in the United States since 2007. An EF0 tornado will probably damage trees but not big buildings, whereas an EF5 tornado can rip buildings off their foundations leaving them destroyed and even damage big skyscrapers. In the United States, 80% of tornadoes are EF0 and EF1 (T0 through T3) tornadoes. Less than 1% of tornadoes are violent tornadoes (EF4, T8 or stronger).[8] Tornado watches/warnings/emergencies[change \| change source] A "tornado watch" is given when the weather conditions look like a tornado could form. A 'PDS (Particularly Dangerous Situation)' watch is given when a likely tornado outbreak is to start, many strong tornadoes will form in the area, or an ongoing tornado outbreak is in the works in the area. A "tornado warning" is given if somebody has actually seen a tornado or if a tornado 'signature' (usually the storm has a 'hook' or 'U' echo) has shown up on radar.[9] Tornado emergencies are issued in Special Weather Statements or Tornado Warnings saying that a powerful tornado is about to hit an area with a lot of people in it (especially cities in Tornado Alley), a tornado has been spotted, and the tornado is expected to cause deaths. Myths and misconceptions[change \| change source] The 1999 Salt Lake City tornado disproved several misconceptions, including the idea that tornadoes cannot happen in cities. It is often thought that opening windows will lessen the damage caused by a tornado. While there is a big drop in atmospheric pressure inside a strong tornado, it is unlikely that the pressure drop would be enough to cause the house to explode. Opening windows may actually increase the tornado's damage.[10] A violent tornado can destroy a house whether its windows are open or closed.[10][11] Another common misconception is that highway overpasses provide adequate shelter from tornadoes. Due to the Venturi effect, tornadic winds are stronger in the small space of an overpass.[12] In the 1999 Oklahoma tornado outbreak of May 3, 1999, three highway overpasses were directly hit by tornadoes. At each of the three places there was a death, along with many life-threatening injuries.[13] By comparison, during the same tornado outbreak, more than 2000 homes were completely destroyed, with another 7000 damaged, and yet only a few dozen people died in their homes.[14] There are areas which people believe to be safe from tornadoes, whether by being in a city, near a major river, hill, or mountain, or even protected by supernatural forces.[15] Tornadoes have been known to cross major rivers, climb mountains,[16] hit valleys, and have damaged several city centers. As a general rule, no area is safe from tornadoes, though some areas are more likely to be hit than others.[10][11][17] Safety tips[change \| change source] To keep safe in a tornado, here are some tips you can follow:[18] Go to the lowest floor of the building. Stay close to the center of the building and away from windows, for example, a bathroom with no windows and get into the bathtub. Find a piece of strong furniture or a mattress to go under or hide in a closet and wait until it is over. If you are in a school, do not go to the gymnasium or any other place that has a high ceiling. Squat near the wall, placing your hands on the back of your head. If you cannot find shelter, find the lowest, most protected ground and cover your head with your hands. Do not drive in tornadoes. If you are in your car, position your head above the steering wheel, and cover yourself up. Do not seek shelter underneath an underpass or a bridge, as winds can send debris in your path. Steam devil Tornado drill ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Glossary of Meteorology, 2nd ed". American Meteorological Society. 2000. Archived from the original on 2007-04-06. Retrieved 2006-11-17. ↑ "Fujita Tornado Damage Scale". www.spc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2017-11-01. ↑ Branick, Michael (2006). "A Comprehensive Glossary of Weather Terms for Storm Spotters". NOAA. Retrieved 2007-02-27. ↑ Dylan J. Livengood; Harold E. Brooks, and Joseph T. Schaefer (2004). "Tornado Outbreak Day Sequences: Historic Events and Climatology (1875–2003)" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-03-20. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Herman, Gail (15 May 2010). Storm Chasers. New York: Penguin Group. ISBN 0-448-43337-0. ↑ Thomas P Grazulis (July 1993). Significant Tornadoes 1680–1991. St. Johnsbury, VT: The Tornado Project of Environmental Films. ISBN 978-1-879362-03-1. ↑ "The Fujita Scale of Tornado Intensity". Archived from the original on 2011-12-30. Retrieved 2013-05-08. ↑ Edwards, Moller, Purpura; et al. (1998-03-31). "Basic Spotters' Field Guide" (PDF). National Weather Service. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 2006-11-01. CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) ↑ http://www.weather.com/ready/tornado/risk.html ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Tim Marshall (2005-03-15). "Myths and Misconceptions about Tornadoes". The Tornado Project. Retrieved 2007-02-28. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Thomas P Grazulis (2001). "Tornado Myths". The Tornado: Nature's Ultimate Windstorm. University of Oklahoma Press. ISBN 978-0-8061-3258-7. ↑ Climate Services and Monitoring Division (2006-08-17). "Tornado Myths, Facts, and Safety". National Climatic Data Center. Retrieved 2012-03-27. ↑ Chris Cappella (2005-05-17). "Overpasses are tornado death traps". USA Today. Archived from the original on 2005-04-08. Retrieved 2007-02-28. ↑ "Highway Overpasses as Tornado Shelters". National Weather Service. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 2000-03-01. Archived from the original on 2000-06-16. Retrieved 2007-02-28. ↑ Kenneth F Dewey (2002-07-11). "Tornado Myths & Tornado Reality". High Plains Regional Climate Center and University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Archived from the original on June 11, 2008. Retrieved 2009-11-17. ↑ John Monteverdi; Roger Edwards; Greg Stumpf; Daniel Gudgel (2006-09-13). "Tornado, Rockwell Pass, Sequoia National Park, 2004-07-07". Retrieved 2009-11-19. ↑ Walter A Lyons (1997). "Tornadoes". The Handy Weather Answer Book (2nd ed.). Detroit, Michigan: Visible Ink press. pp. 175–200. ISBN 978-0-7876-1034-0. ↑ Oard, Michael (1997). The Weather Book. P.O. Box 126, Green Forest, AR 72638: Master Books. ISBN 0-89051-211-6. CS1 maint: location (link) Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tornadoes. Natural Disasters - Tornado Cyclones and Tropical cyclones of the World Cyclone - Tropical - Extratropical - Subtropical - Mesocyclone - Polar cyclone - Polar low Cold front • Cyclone • Hurricane • Storm • Tornado • Wind engineering • Wind shear • Wind speed Retrieved from "https://simple.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tornado&oldid=7240926" CS1 maint: location	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line722
__label__wiki	0.830321	0.830321	Tag Archives: Tennessee House of Representatives Death of Andrew Johnson, 17th President of the United States Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States (1865 – 1869), dies on July 31, 1875 at his daughter Mary’s farm near Elizabethton, Tennessee after suffering two strokes. Johnson assumes the presidency at the time of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln as he is Lincoln’s Vice President. He is a Democrat who runs with Lincoln on the National Union ticket, coming to office as the American Civil War concludes. He favors quick restoration of the seceded states to the Union without protection for the former slaves. This leads to conflict with the Republican-dominated Congress, culminating in his impeachment by the House of Representatives in 1868. He is acquitted in the Senate by one vote. His main accomplishment as president is the Alaska Purchase. Johnson is born in poverty in Raleigh, North Carolina on December 29, 1808. His grandfather emigrated to the United States from County Antrim in what is now Northern Ireland. He never attends school and is apprenticed as a tailor and works in several frontier towns before settling in Greeneville, Tennessee. He serves as alderman and mayor there before being elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives in 1835. After brief service in the Tennessee Senate, he is elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1843, where he serves five two-year terms. On October 17, 1853, Johnson becomes the 15th Governor of Tennessee serving for four years until November 3, 1857. He is elected by the legislature to the United States Senate on October 8, 1857. During his congressional service, he seeks passage of the Homestead Act of 1862 which is enacted soon after he leaves his Senate seat in 1862. Southern slave states secede to form the Confederate States of America, which includes Tennessee, but Johnson remains firmly with the Union. He is the only sitting senator from a Confederate state who does not resign his seat upon learning of his state’s secession. In 1862, Lincoln appoints him as military governor of Tennessee after most of it has been retaken. In 1864, he is a logical choice as running mate for Lincoln, who wishes to send a message of national unity in his re-election campaign. Their ticket easily wins the election. He is sworn in as Vice President on March 4, 1865. He gives a rambling speech, after which he secludes himself to avoid public ridicule. Six weeks later, the assassination of Lincoln elevates him to the presidency. Johnson implements his own form of Presidential Reconstruction, a series of proclamations directing the seceded states to hold conventions and elections to reform their civil governments. Southern states return many of their old leaders and pass Black Codes to deprive the freedmen of many civil liberties, but Congressional Republicans refuse to seat legislators from those states and advance legislation to overrule the Southern actions. Johnson vetoes their bills, and Congressional Republicans override him, setting a pattern for the remainder of his presidency. Johnson opposes the Fourteenth Amendment which gives citizenship to former slaves. In 1866, he goes on an unprecedented national tour promoting his executive policies, seeking to break Republican opposition. As the conflict grows between the branches of government, Congress passes the Tenure of Office Act in 1867 restricting his ability to fire Cabinet officials. He persists in trying to dismiss Secretary of War Edwin Stanton, but ends up being impeached by the House of Representatives and narrowly avoiding conviction in the Senate. He does not win the 1868 Democratic presidential nomination and leaves office the following year. Johnson returns to Tennessee after his presidency and gains some vindication when he is elected to the Senate in 1875, making him the only former president to serve in the Senate. In late July 1875, convinced some of his opponents are defaming him in the Ohio gubernatorial race, he decides to travel there to give speeches. He begins the trip on July 28, and breaks the journey at his daughter Mary’s farm near Elizabethton, where his daughter Martha is also staying. That evening he suffers a stroke but refuses medical treatment until the following day. When he does not improve two doctors are sent for from Elizabethton. He seems to respond to their ministrations, but suffers another stroke on the evening of July 30 and dies early the following morning at the age of 66. President Ulysses S. Grant has the “painful duty” of announcing the death of the only surviving past president. Northern newspapers, in their obituaries, tend to focus on Johnson’s loyalty during the war, while Southern ones pay tribute to his actions as president. Johnson’s funeral is held on August 3 in Greeneville. He is buried with his body wrapped in an American flag and a copy of the U.S. Constitution placed under his head, according to his wishes. The burial ground is dedicated as the Andrew Johnson National Cemetery in 1906 and, with his home and tailor’s shop, is part of the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site. 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__label__wiki	0.938563	0.938563	Who bought hanna-barbera? Taft's acquisition of Hanna-Barbera was delayed for a year by a lawsuit from Joan Perry, John Cohn, and Harrison Cohn – the wife and sons of former Columbia Pictures president Harry Cohn, who felt that the studio undervalued the Cohns' 18% share in the company when it was sold a few years previously. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/hanna-barbera Who bought great american broadcasting? Turner Broadcasting System purchased the studio from Taft (by then renamed Great American Broadcasting) in late 1991 and used much of its back catalog as programming for Cartoon Network. After Turner purchased the company, Hanna and Barbera continued to serve as creative consultants and mentors. Who bought chalopin? From late 1986 to 1987, Heyward, along with investors Bear Stearns & Co. and Prudential Insurance Co, bought Chalopin and Radio Television Luxembourg's 52% stake in DiC in a $70 million leveraged buyout and made the US headquarters the company's main base of operations. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/dic_entertainment When was hanna barbera founded? Hanna-Barbera Productions, Inc. /ˈhænə ˌbɑːrˈbɛrə/ (simply known as Hanna-Barbera and also referred to as H-B Enterprises, H-B Production Company and Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Inc.) was an American animation studio founded in 1957 by Tom and Jerry creators and former Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer animation directors William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, in ... Hanna-Barbera - Wikipedia 1 day ago · In 1972, Hanna-Barbera opened an animation studio in Australia, with the Hamlyn Group acquiring a 50% stake in 1974. Hamlyn was acquired by James Hardie Industries. In 1988, Hanna-Barbera Australia bought itself out from Hardie and Taft Broadcasting, with the studio changing its name to Southern Star Group. Founded: July 7, 1957; 63 years ago Industry: Television, Cinema Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States Products: TV shows, Feature length movies, Specials, Direct-to-video content, Short films, Commercials DIC Entertainment - Wikipedia 3 days ago · DIC Audiovisuel's American arm - DIC Enterprises, was founded in April 1982 in Burbank, California by Andy Heyward, a former story writer at Hanna-Barbera, to translate DIC productions into English. The company produced television animation for both network broadcast and syndication, outsourced its non-creative work overseas, enforced anti ... Founded: 1971; 49 years ago Headquarters: Burbank, California, U.S., Former headquarters:, France Founder: Jean Chalopin Key people: Andy Heyward (Chairman & CEO) Screen Gems - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screen_Gems 3 days ago · Screen Gems, Inc. is an American film production and distribution studio that is a division of Sony Pictures's Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group, a subsidiary of Japanese multinational conglomerate, Sony. Founder: Ralph Cohn Products: Motion pictures Industry: Animation (1929–1946), Television (1948–1974), Film (1998–present) Headquarters: 10202 West Washington Boulevard, Culver City, California, United States Warner Bros. Cartoons - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Cartoons 4 days ago · Warner Bros. Cartoons, Inc. (also known as Warner Bros. Classic Animation and nicknamed Termite Terrace) was the in-house division of Warner Bros. during the Golden Age of American animation. One of the most successful animation studios in American media history, it was primarily responsible for the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies theatrical ... Founded: November 10, 1926; 94 years ago Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, USA (1933–1954), Burbank, California, USA (1955–1969) Founder: Leon Schlesinger Industry: Animation, Motion pictures The Flintstones - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Flintstones 4 days ago · The Flintstones is an American animated sitcom produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions.The series takes place in a romanticized Stone Age setting and follows the activities of the title family, the Flintstones, and their next-door neighbors, the Rubbles (who are also their best friends) who live in stone houses (not caves) next door to each other. Directed by: William Hanna, Joseph Barbera Created by: William Hanna, Joseph Barbera No. of seasons: 6 No. of episodes: 166 (list of episodes) Review: American Vampire 1976 #4 - DC Comics News dccomicsnews.com/2021/01/12/review-american... 4 days ago · Positives. American Vampire 1976 #4 is by far, the best issue of the series so far. Snyder has done enough to get us totally invested in this version of Skinner. There was not one flashback or an asterisk reminding us of what came before. January 2021 Week 2 – Breegull Beak Reviews breegullbeakreviews.wordpress.com/2021/01/11/... 5 days ago · Fortnite: I’ve made it into the low 80s in level. While I wiped the floor with this weeks legendry challenge, the epic challenges I’ve slacked on. 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__label__cc	0.745	0.255	Malaysia: Parents and school authorities must address smoking habit among students LABUAN: Close cooperation between the school authorities and parents and their strict monitoring are important in addressing the smoking habit among students. Labuan Health Department director, Dr Ismail Ali said despite efforts made by the national authorities, information campaigns and advice on the deleterious effects of smoking, the inability to reduce smoking addiction was indeed regrettable and a cause for serious concern. “Cigarette smoking is a prevalent habit among students and we believe the number of student smokers is growing. We need the cooperation of the parent-teacher associations (PTAs) to help resolve this issue,” he told Bernama today. He said undeniably, the habit was influenced by their family members’ habit, mainly of their fathers’. “Hence, parental behaviour, whether it is positive or negative can have a great impact on the growing years of children and even during their adolescent period,” he said. Dr Ismail said peer pressure at school and the workplace was another major factor for individuals to pick up the smoking habit. “There must be a set of rules and policies to guide students on proper behaviour and on having good habits.” He noted that the mass media could play a significant role in disseminating important information about the bad effects of smoking, by supporting anti-smoking campaigns and promoting intervention programmes against smoking. “Education and enforcement are two important elements in tackling the problem and they must go hand in hand,” he said. Secondary school teacher, Sitiphanus Alwi said the type of school attended by students was one of the major reasons for students to pick up smoking or not. “If the school has a good reputation with high moral values instilled in their students, they will tend not to pick up bad habits like smoking or get involved in vice,” Sitiphanus said. According to the Resource Centre of the Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA), the smoking prevalence rate among men in Malaysia is just over 50% and it is estimated that by 2020, more than two-thirds of the world’s smokers will be in Asia. – Bernama Read more : http://www.thesundaily.my/node/295480 Parents and school authorities urged to address smoking habit among students SEATCA @the 15th WCTOH Vaping increases the chances of regular smoking threefold, Australian review finds Indonesia: National Narcotics Agency Calls for Ban on Electronic Cigarettes	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line726
__label__wiki	0.766108	0.766108	Japan Court Orders Google to Remove Search Results By Matt Holden A Japanese judge has ordered Google to remove search results of a man’s unflattering past, similar to Europe’s “right to be forgotten” rule. The Tokyo District Court ordered Google Japan on Thursday to remove search results that hinted at the man’s relations with a criminal organization after he complained his privacy rights were violated. Google spokesman Taj Meadows said the company has a standard process for removal requests, and people can approach Google. “We remove pages from our search results when required by local law, including Japan’s longstanding privacy and defamation laws,” he said in a report. The company is reviewing the ruling. The plaintiff’s lawyer took the European “right to be forgotten” ruling in May as an example and used some of its logic and language. Some experts say that before Google can rationalize taking down the information, Japan needs to define the borders of privacy and search functions. Matt Holden is an Associate Content Editor for 1105 Media, Inc. He received his MFA and BA in journalism from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. He currently writes and edits for Occupational Health & Safety magazine, and Security Today.	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line728
__label__wiki	0.858689	0.858689	Lawfire China / Cyber / Science and Technology / Social Media Guest Post: Minyao Wang on “Is Banning WeChat Warranted?” by Charlie Dunlap, J.D. · 29 August 2020 Today we have an op-ed about a ‘ripped from the headlines’ topic: the recent executive orders that essentially shut down the social media messaging app WeChat (and also TikTok ). We are very pleased that our expert commentator is a 2008 Duke Law grad, Minyao Wang. (Actually, he’s what we affectionately call a ‘double Dukie’ as he also attended Duke as an undergrad!) Minyao is writing in his personal capacity and as you will see, he has strong opinions about WeChat. He makes his argument by cogently laying out his view of the facts and the law, and does so in a way that is especially ‘accessible’ to everyone, including those who may not be familiar with the app, or the issues of law and national security being raised. I learned a lot – and I think you will too! Here’s Minyao: Is Banning WeChat Warranted? by Minyao Wang On August 6, President Trump issued two executive orders to shut down TikTok and WeChat. The orders cited to the misappropriation of user data at the behest of the Chinese government. Invoking his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977, (“IEEPA”), 50 U.S.C. § 1701 et seq., the President directed that after 45-days, “transactions” involving the two applications will be prohibited.[1] TikTok and its Chinese parent have in response sued the Trump administration.[2] Given TikTok’s significant market value, the most likely endgame would be a sale to an American company. Its litigation is widely seen as a way to gain pricing leverage over potential suitors. But WeChat is a different story. There will not be a white-knight purchaser because a spin off U.S.-only version of WeChat is not financially viable. Therefore, the WeChat ban is more likely to be extensively litigated. Indeed, on August 21, a lawsuit was filed by a newly formed and self-styled “alliance” of WeChat users as lead plaintiff, alleging constitutional and statutory violations. In a democracy, banning a software application is not a step to be taken lightly. And banning WeChat will seriously inconvenience individuals that use it to keep in touch with people in China.[3] But the unusual national security challenge posed by WeChat, which is a raw tool of Chinese economic espionage and influence operations, renders its exclusion from the U.S. necessary. The ban also rests on solid legal foundation. What Does WeChat Do? WeChat has more than one billion users and is indispensable to daily life in China. It is the Chinese combination of WhatsApp, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and Apple Pay. Chinese people use it to chat and message with friends, family and colleagues; organize social events; read the news; and order and pay for food, products and services. Government agencies, corporations, and social organizations set up public accounts on WeChat to distribute information. All WeChat postings are subject to extensive censorship. To be candid, WeChat is a clumsy social media platform. The main reason that it took off in China is the exclusion of foreign social media applications from that country. This exclusion in turn stems from the Chinese Communist Party’s fears of a new Tiananmen Square protest especially due to the critical role played by social media in the popular uprisings that topped multiple dictatorships during the Arab Spring. There is no better proof of WeChat’s lack of competitiveness than its failure to catch on elsewhere in Asia. In the U.S., WeChat is used only by the Chinese diaspora and a very few others with personal connections to China. Indeed, even second-generation Chinese Americans overwhelmingly shun WeChat, viewing it as a symbol of the totalitarian regime from which their parents escaped. WeChat Is Nefarious WeChat presents a clear national security threat. The Chinese government is engaged in a worldwide campaign to steal intellectual property. Multiple investigations and prosecutions have demonstrated that Chinese suspects use WeChat as the primary means of communications. Because the servers for WeChat are located in China, it is often impossible for American law enforcement to track those messages. It is also well documented that the Chinese government uses WeChat to harass ethnic Chinese living in the United States, including American citizens, who undertake political activities that Beijing considers threatening. This kind of Chinese government misconduct represents an unacceptable encroachment upon American sovereignty and is a good reason alone to ban the application. Leaving aside these egregious situations, for its relatively small universe of users in the U.S., WeChat creates a cocoon that stifles their integration into American life. The WeChat ecosystem is such that many users rely on it as the only source of news and information, as if they were still in China. As Yaqiu Wang, a Chinese-born staff member at Human Rights Watch, put it, “the Chinese government is able to control a significant portion of the information overseas Chinese receive, even outside its borders.” According to Ms. Wang, “WeChat is blurring the line between ‘Chinese in China’ and ‘the Chinese diaspora,’ making many overseas Chinese people — who mostly live in free countries — think and act like the people who live under the rule of the Communist Party.” An Australian academic study which compared WeChat news sources against an independent Chinese-language source in Australia has unsurprisingly concluded that only the latter “serve[s] to give readers a sense of informed civic inclusion and democratic participation in Australian society.” This “under the radar” importation of Chinese censorship should be deeply troubling to Americans. To start with, there are about 400,000 Chinese students on American campuses. We do them a serious disservice if they cannot get a true taste of life in a free society. It is also not conducive to fostering the democratization of China. In the 1980’s, students who returned from the United States helped propel South Korea and Taiwan into the wealthy democracies that they are today. Yet many Chinese students enrolled in the United States are—unlike the Tiananmen cohort—incapable of appreciating democratic values even after living here for years: a sad testimonial to the efficacy of Chinese indoctrination, of which WeChat is now a central part. We owe it to these students to expose them to political alternatives for their country. Weaning Chinese students off WeChat propaganda is the right step that could potentially alter the future trajectory of China. Aside from its impacts on transient Chinese visitors, there is a far more urgent basis to curtail the use of WeChat. China is also the largest source country for legal immigration to the United States. With respect to those future American citizens, we as a country have a compelling responsibility to end their WeChat indoctrination upon their admission. We simply cannot permit a segment of our citizenry to be under the intellectual sway of an authoritarian regime. Chinese influence operations, abetted mainly by WeChat, have so alarmed the government of Australia that it is introducing free classes to teach new immigrants basic democratic values. To underscore Ms. Wang’s point, the WeChat newsfeed endlessly sings the praises of the Chinese Communist Party. On the recent 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, WeChat was replete with references to how South Korea began that conflict by invading the North, the same false story taught in Chinese schools. Last summer I discussed the historic Hong Kong protests with Chinese-born high school students in New York City. All they knew was to spit back the Communist narrative gleaned from WeChat. I could have had the same conversation in Shanghai with a local high school student. WeChat’s deep penetration into the Chinese-American community deprives its members of access to sources of information critical to developing the skills necessary for long-term success in the American economy and as intelligent voters in the American democracy. Patriotic assimilation occurs “when a newcomer essentially adopts American civic values and the American heritage as his or her own.” As a nation of immigrants bound together not by bloodlines but by a shared abiding commitment to the democratic process, such assimilation is central to the American national identity. WeChat endangers that for young Chinese immigrants who will spend their lives here. That is not in their personal interest or in our national interest. The Legal Basis for Banning WeChat IEEPA gives the President sweeping authority to address “any unusual and extraordinary threat to the United States which has its source in whole or substantial part outside the United States, to the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States.” 50 U.S.C. § 1701(a). After declaring a national emergency, the President may “investigate,” “block,” “regulate,” “nullify,” “compel,” or “prohibit” the “importation,” “transfer,” “transactions involving,” or “acquisition” of “property in which any foreign country or a national thereof has any interest.” 50 U.S.C. § 1702(a)(1)(B). IEEPA has been invoked more than 50 times since its enactment. Courts have routinely upheld IEEPA against First Amendment free speech and Fifth Amendment due process challenges. See, e.g., U.S. v. Al-Arian, 308 F.Supp.2d 1322 (M.D. Fla. 2004) (First Amendment); Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development v. Ashcroft, 333 F.3d 156 (D.C. Cir. 2003) (Fifth Amendment). Against this backdrop, the legal challenges to the WeChat ban are almost certainly doomed to fail. No court will second-guess President Trump’s determination that WeChat is a national security threat. Such foreign policy determinations belong to the President, United States v. Curtiss-Wright Export Corp., 299 U.S. 304 (1936), subject to appropriate Congressional oversight. The Chinese Communist Party does not have a First Amendment right to speak. Nor do people located in China. See 32 County Sovereignty Comm. v. Dep’t of State, 292 F.3d 797, 799 (D.C. Cir. 2002) (foreigners lacking substantial connections to the U.S. have no constitutional protection). Moreover, banning WeChat does not infringe the freedom of speech of its users in the United States. In First Amendment lingo, the ban is viewpoint neutral; no one would be able to use WeChat, regardless of what he or she wanted to say. Under Supreme Court precedent, a restriction that does not discriminate on the basis of viewpoint is valid as long as it serves a legitimate interest and is not substantially broader than necessary. Members of City Council of Los Angeles v. Taxpayers for Vincent, 466 U.S. 789, 804-05 (1984) (upholding city ordinance prohibiting the posting of signs, including for political candidates, on utility poles, cross wires, and other structures on public property). It is also settled law that our government has the sovereign responsibility to “safeguard the United States from foreign influence.” Moving Phones Partnership LP v. FCC, 998 F. 2d 1051,1055 (D.C. Cir. 1993) (emphasis added). In that case, the court upheld the statutory restrictions on foreign ownership of broadcast stations. In this context, it is permissible to evaluate the character of the foreign government in question. When the Federal Communications Commission granted a waiver to permit News Corporation to own TV stations in the U.S., it noted that its then country of incorporation, Australia, was a democracy. Indeed, the FCC is already seriously policing negative Chinese influence on the nation’s airwaves. Two months ago, it ordered a Mandarin-language radio station in Los Angeles that regurgitated Chinese propaganda to immediately close. IEEPA does state that the President cannot ban “any postal, telegraphic, telephonic, or other personal communication, which does not involve a transfer of anything of value.” 50 U.S.C. § 1702(b)(1). Counsel challenging the WeChat ban will certainly invoke this language. Indeed, this may be the challengers’ most potent legal point. Because social media applications did not exist in 1977, it is impossible to know whether Congress intended to include them in this carve out. But that may be beside the point because every time a message is transmitted on WeChat, the software captures a vast swath of user information, which certainly constitutes a transfer of value. See, e.g., Bernstein v. U.S. Dep’t. of State, 974 F. Supp. 1288, 1301 (N.D. Cal. 1997) (“Indeed, there are potentially billions of dollars at stake in the export of commercial encryption software.”). During the Cold War, the United States would not have permitted the Communist Party of Poland to own a TV station in Chicago to proselytize that city’s Polish American community. The same principle applies to WeChat to support its exclusion. China, ruled by a Communist dictatorship that ignores norms of acceptable behavior, presents serious policy difficulties to the United States and its allies. The banning of WeChat appropriately safeguards U.S. interests and is consistent with IEEPA. As Justice Robert Jackson said, when the President acts with Congressional authorization, “his authority is at its maximum, for it includes all that he possesses in his own right plus all that Congress can delegate.” Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer, 343 U.S. 579, 636-637 (1952) (Jackson, J. concurring); see also Dames & Moore v. Regan, 453 U.S. 654, 674 (1981) (interpreting IEEPA in light of Youngstown). [1] The orders did not define transactions. Based on prior practices, including the wording of an executive order signed in 2019 to specifically address electronic data security, it is likely to be broadly construed to include the “acquisition, importation, transfer, installation, dealing in, or use of” of TikTok and WeChat. Violations of a presidential order issued under the IEEPA carry stiff criminal penalties, including up to 20 years in a federal prison. 50 U.S.C. § 1705(c). [2] The irony of a Chinese company suing in a foreign court for freedom of speech, due process and separation of powers cannot go without comment. The Chinese labor camps are overpopulated with brave prisoners of conscience who tried to enact those very principles in China. [3] To be clear, if WeChat were banned in the United States, people would remain free to use telephone and email to communicate with people in China. Mr. Minyao Wang Wang grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is a 2008 graduate of Duke Law School and a 2003 graduate of Duke University. Minyao counts the National Security course then taught by Professor Scott Silliman as one of his favorite classes ever. He has been a commercial litigator in New York City, focusing on complex bankruptcy litigations and cross-border disputes. Minyao is a former clerk to Carla E. Craig, the Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of New York. In addition to his commercial law practice, Minyao has done pro bono work for NGOs related to the protection of human rights and the rule of law. He also previously advised the New York City public school system on the integration of immigrant students from East Asia. Minyao is fluent in written and spoken Chinese. Mr. Wang emphasizes that he is speaking in this essay in his personal capacity. The views expressed by guest authors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Lawfire®, the Center on Law, Ethics and National Security, Duke University or any other person or entity. Remember what we like to say on Lawfire®: gather the facts, examine the law, evaluate the arguments – and then decide for yourself! 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__label__cc	0.614998	0.385002	Ransom Center Magazine Books + Manuscripts Exhibitions + Events Research + Teaching Theatre + Performing Arts A novel discovery April 7, 2019 - Austin Downey While doing research in the John Herrmann collection during her fellowship at the Ransom Center, Sara Kosiba found a manuscript of an unpublished 1925 novel. Titled Foreign Born, it tells the story of Ernst Weiman, a German immigrant living in the fictional town of Fairbanks, Michigan during World War I. [Read more…] about A novel discovery Filed Under: Books + Manuscripts, Research + Teaching Tagged With: German, John Herrmann, Publishing, war American publishing during the Cold War February 19, 2019 - Austin Downey In Amanda Laugesen’s new book, the novel is an object of war. In Taking Books to the World: American Publishers and the Cultural Cold War (University of Massachusetts Press, 2017), Laugesen tells the story of Franklin Publications, a publishing company created in 1952 as a joint project between American publishers and the USIA. Amid the scramble for influence during the Cold War, Franklin was tasked with disseminating books that promote American ideals throughout the developing world. [Read more…] about American publishing during the Cold War Filed Under: literature, Research + Teaching Tagged With: Fellowship, Publishing, war An interview with Nigel Newton, Founder of Bloomsbury Publishing November 12, 2018 - Jared Neuharth Nigel Newton is an American-born British publisher who was raised in San Francisco and moved to England to do his degree in English from Selwyn College, Cambridge. Newton is the founder and chief executive of Bloomsbury Publishing, one of the world’s leading independent publishing companies. [Read more…] about An interview with Nigel Newton, Founder of Bloomsbury Publishing Filed Under: Exhibitions + Events, Featured1 Tagged With: Bloomsbury, literature, Publishing World War II-era Armed Services Editions boosted troop morale and fostered a new generation of readers February 3, 2015 - Richard Oram The book, When Books Went to War: The Stories That Helped Us Win World War II by Molly Guptill Manning, celebrates the importance of the Armed Services Editions. Published between 1943 and 1947, these inexpensive paperback editions were given to servicemen on the frontlines. As Manning points out, not only did the editions achieve their principal purpose of raising morale, they encouraged a whole generation of readers who retained their appetite for reading when they returned home. Possibly a few stopped bullets or shrapnel. It’s necessary to remember that the cheap paperback edition was still a novelty at the beginning of the war, having been pioneered by Penguin Books in England and Albatross Books in Germany during the 1930s. Armed Services Editions were made possible by a group of publishers called the Council of Books in Wartime. This group collaborated by eliminating royalty payments and arranging for the production and distribution of paperbacks in the most inexpensive possible formats. The Ransom Center has a couple of connections with these books. Although there are larger collections at the University of Virginia and the Library of Congress, we own more than 1,400 of the books, most of them shelved together as a discrete collection in the stacks, while some are kept with other editions of our major authors, such as John Steinbeck. Because they were printed on poor-quality wartime paper that is now brittle and brown, each is protected in a simple acid-free enclosure, invented by the Center’s Conservation department in the 1980s, and called a “tuxedo case.” Students of publishing history can use the collection to study which books were most successful (Manning concludes that books with a touch of nostalgia or sex were particularly popular with soldiers, and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby was one of the best-selling titles, even though it was considered a flop when first published in hardback during the 1920s). The books were generally published in an oblong format, with the cover notation “This is the complete book—not a digest.” In all, some 125 million copies were produced. Among the founding members of the Council of Books in Wartime was Alfred A. Knopf, the eminent literary publisher (the massive Knopf, Inc. archive is here at the Center). Ironically, Knopf was famous for encouraging high production values in his own trade books, but he immediately recognized the importance of encouraging reading and raising morale and contributed a number of series titles by familiar authors in the Knopf stable, including thrillers by James M. Cain and Raymond Chandler and more literary works by Thomas Mann and Sigrid Undset. In the postwar era, a number of paperback reprint publishers capitalized on increased demand for books, the availability of new outlets for cheap editions, such as chain department stores and drugstores, and Americans’ newly enhanced disposable income. Pocket Books debuted in 1939 and became well known after the war for its lurid covers, which, as Louis Menand points out in an illustrated recent New Yorker piece, graced not only the unabashed pulp of Mickey Spillane but also higher-toned works by William Faulkner and James Joyce. Ballantine and Bantam editions flourished, and the era of the mass market paperback had arrived. Nearly every prominent American hardback publisher developed a line of paperback books. Oddly, Knopf, Inc. was a holdout, arriving late to the game with Vintage Books in 1956. But it was the Armed Services Editions that gave the American paperback its big push. Please click on thumbnails below to view larger images. Cover of Armed Services Edition of John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath.” Shelves of Armed Services Editions wrapped in protective “tuxedo boxes.” Photo by Alicia Dietrich. Filed Under: Books + Manuscripts Tagged With: Albatross Verlag, Alfred A. Knopf, Armed Services Editions, Ballantine, Bantam, Council of Books in Wartime, F. Scott Fitzgerald, James M. Cain, Knopf Inc., Molly Guptill Manning, paperback, Penguin Books, Publishing, Raymond Chandler, Sigrid Undset, The Great Gatsby, Thomas Mann, Vintage Books, When Books Went to War: The Stories That Helped Us Win World War II, World War II Keep Austin Weird: McSweeney’s McMullens and everything else June 2, 2014 - Amy Armstrong The McSweeney’s archive, which the Ransom Center acquired in 2013, is now open for research. This is the final installment in a four-part series of blog posts highlighting items from this dynamic and diverse collection. It’s 2011. Venturing into children’s literature seems like a natural evolution for McSweeney’s. The line between McSweeney’s adult and children’s books may seem blurry to some readers. You know what I mean if you’ve ever given your child one of the “board books” in Lisa Brown’s “Baby Be Of Use” series and received a blank stare and little-to-no good response. A parent might be confused by the brightly illustrated, pictorial stories that instruct your wee little one on the method for making mommy and daddy a martini or changing the oil in the car. Or you might relate if you’ve ever delighted in handing your fifth-grader one of the encyclopedias in the Dr. and Mr. Doris Haggis-on-Whey series. My favorite is Your Disgusting Head. Or the fuzzy (I don’t mean warm; I mean literally fuzzy) novelization of Dave Eggers’s and Spike Jonze’s screenplay, The Wild Things, based on Maurice Sendak’s classic Where the Wild Things Are. These aren’t really for kids, but they’re a lot of fun no matter how young at heart you may be! McSweeney’s marketed its children and young adult book imprint with the tagline “For Kids Who Love Weird Books.” The books definitely have the McSweeney’s design aesthetic. Many feature dust jackets that unfold into posters, and one even features heat-sensitive ink. Frequent McSweeney’s collaborator Jordon Crane’s board book Keep Our Secrets includes this tip: “For best results read this book with a hairdryer.” The McSweeney’s collection came complete with a hairdryer and is certainly the only collection at the Ransom Center with such a tool. The series features not only amazing illustrations but amazing stories. S. S. Taylor’s The Expeditioners and the Treasure of the Drowned Man’s Canyon is the first in a series and was a Nominee for the 2014–2015 Texas Bluebonnet Award. Since being weird is no longer a stigma, I’m anxious for my own 1-year old, Simon, to be a weird kid. You see, being different is not only OK, it’s celebrated. Everything about McSweeney’s celebrates difference. From the namesake of the company, Mr. Timothy McSweeney himself, to the experimental design of McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern, to publishing books like Lemon (Lawrence Krauser), Real Man Adventures (T. Cooper), It Chooses You (Miranda July), and others that bring to print stories that comfort those who’ve always felt like they’ve never “fit in.” The publishing house also shines a light on the often ignored voices captured in the Voice of Witness oral history series that highlights human rights abuses in this country and around the world. In fact, McSweeney’s wants to help inspire the upcoming generations’ crop of McSweeney’s writers. Dave Eggers and McSweeney’s helped establish a non-profit tutoring and writing center, 826 Valencia in San Francisco. Under the umbrella organization 826 National, seven more centers have opened in Brooklyn, Chicago, Los Angeles, Ann Arbor, Seattle, Washington D.C., and Boston. Many writers and artists donate their work in support of 826 National with the proceeds of many McSweeney’s books going directly to further the work of the tutoring centers. So, read, write, and be weird! Front of promotional postcard for Lisa Brown’s “Baby mix me a drink.” Back of promotional postcard for Lisa Brown’s “Baby mix me a drink.” Cover of Lisa Brown’s “Baby fix my car.” Cover of Jordan Crane’s book “Keep Our Secrets,” which uses heat-sensitive ink. Jordon Crane’s board book “Keep Our Secrets” includes this tip: “For best results read this book with a hairdryer.” This hairdryer came with the archive. Photo by Pete Smith. Fur samples for novelization of Dave Eggers’s and Spike Jonze’s screenplay, “The Wild Things,” based on Maurice Sendak’s classic “Where the Wild Things Are.” Photo by Pete Smith. Cover of Dave Eggers’s “The Wild Things,” based on Maurice Sendak’s classic “Where the Wild Things Are.” Photo by Pete Smith. Filed Under: Cataloging, Research + Teaching Tagged With: 826 National, 826 Valencia, Baby Be Of Use, Books, children’s literature, Dave Eggers, Dr. and Mr. Doris Haggis-on-Whey, It Chooses You, Jordon Crane, Keep Our Secrets, Lawrence Krauser, Lemon, Lisa Brown, Maurice Sendak, McSweeney’s, Miranda July, Publishing, Real Man Adventures, S.S. Taylor, Spike Jonze, T. Cooper, The Expeditioners and the Treasure of the Drowned Man's Canyon, The Wild Things, young adult books, Your Disgusting Head Oodles of Doodles: McSweeney’s first novel June 2, 2014 - The McSweeney’s archive, which the Ransom Center acquired in 2013, is now open for research. Founded in 1998 by Dave Eggers, McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern is considered one of the most influential literary journals and publishing houses of its time. McSweeney’s publishes books, Timothy McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern, The Believer magazine, the food journal Lucky Peach, and the DVD-journal Wholphin. This is the second in a four-part series of blog posts highlighting items from this dynamic and diverse collection. It’s the year 2000. McSweeney’s and the rest of the world came through the threat of Y2K unscathed. It’s a new millennium, and new millennium readers want to experiment, take chances, and conquer new frontiers in reading. In 2000, McSweeney’s published its first novel: Lawrence Krauser’s Lemon, which tells the story of a corporate memo writer who begins an intimate friendship with a lemon after his girlfriend breaks up with him. Lemon perhaps set the tone for McSweeney’s books, as one reviewer called it “handsome, smartly written and deeply eccentric.” A unique love story deserves a unique cover, but one unique cover would simply not do. How about 10,000 unique covers? This line of thinking inspired Dave Eggers’s and Lawrence Krauser’s “Oodles of Doodles” cover idea. The first 10,000 books were wrapped in a blank dust jacket containing only the title and author rubberstamped in various places on each cover—Krauser’s blank canvas. Over a period of about three months, for about three hours a day, Krauser drew unique doodles on 9,812 Lemon dust jackets, making each copy a unique, one-of-a-kind original. Krauser didn’t quite make it through the 10,000 print run, but illustrated an additional 1,000 covers for the Dutch translation, for a grand total of 10,812 unique books. The Ransom Center currently holds three copies of Lemon: one blank copy and two with unique doodle covers. Since publishing Lemon, McSweeney’s book publishing division has grown into McSweeney’s Books, which publishes nonfiction biographies, memoirs, and criticism; a long list of humor books including the “Baby, Be of Use” series by Lisa Brown and the popular Haggis-on-Whey encyclopedias; art books with portfolios by Marcel Dzama, Dave Eggers, and Art Spiegelman; and Beck’s Song Reader, a music album that exists only as richly illustrated individual pieces of sheet music. McSweeney’s other book imprints include McSweeney’s Rectangulars; Believer Books, collecting writing from the magazine’s contributors; McSweeney’s McMullens, which publishes books for young children and young adults; Voice of Witness, a nonprofit series of oral histories documenting contemporary social injustices around the world; Collins Library, reprints of forgotten classics edited by Paul Collins; McSweeney’s Poetry Series; and McSweeney’s Insatiables, a food and cooking imprint. Please click on the thumbnails below to view larger images. Blank cover of “Lemon” by Lawrence Krauser. Photo by Pete Smith. Hand-illustrated cover of Lawrence Krauser’s novel “Lemon.” Photo by Pete Smith. 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__label__wiki	0.803073	0.803073	Skate Canada and The Mark Lowry Memorial Sport Excellence Fund Committed to Leading Edge Sport Science Initiatives June 22, 2015 /0 Comments/in Featured Stories /by Skate Canada OTTAWA, ON: As part of Skate Canada’s strategic plan, the high performance program has set sights on integrating leading edge sport science into the training and monitoring of Canada’s top figure skaters. The Mark Lowry Memorial Sport Excellence Fund has allowed Skate Canada to work on motion analysis, one of the sport sciences being integrated through a generous grant. The Mark Lowry Memorial Sport Excellence Fund is an influential leader in high performance sport in Canada, which works off Lowry’s original vision: To allow our athletes to have the very best in all aspects of their training. Integrating full motion analysis in figure skating without losing the important intricacies of choreography and musicality has meant challenging the science beyond that typically used in other sports. The funds provided by the foundation will allow key aspects of full-rink motion analysis to be completed so that Canadian athletes can access the best motion analysis. The new initiative will be available at the Skate Canada National Performance Centre in Toronto as early as October of 2015. Monica Lockie, National Performance Centre Director has highlighted the importance of this technology being available as a service at the centres, “As our skaters aspire to maintain their top ranking in the world, it is essential to be able to give them as many advantages as possible in their training. Using a state of the art motion analysis system will allow our skaters to evaluate more key performance indicators to hone their technique both at the top level and on the development pathway. Being able to offer this service at our National Performance Centres is ideal for athlete growth in the in the critical area of motion analysis.” Skate Canada High Performance Director Mike Slipchuk stressed the importance of this new technology, “Giving our athletes valuable feedback through the motion analysis system will be critical in the success of our program leading into the 2018 and Olympic Winter Games and our next generation athletes striving for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games and beyond. We are thankful for the support of the Mark Lowry Memorial Sport Excellence Fund and look forward to seeing this program come to fruition.” Skate Canada also wishes to acknowledge the continuing support of outstanding partners like Sport Canada, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), and Own the Podium (OTP) with whom we strive together for excellence in high performance. https://skatecanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Monitoring-Session-2011.jpg 788 1400 Skate Canada https://skatecanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Skate-Canada-color.jpg Skate Canada2015-06-22 00:00:002020-04-24 15:46:39Skate Canada and The Mark Lowry Memorial Sport Excellence Fund Committed to Leading Edge Sport Science Initiatives	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line731
__label__wiki	0.894312	0.894312	Sports Nut Why Chief Wahoo Is Still Grinning Protests against the Cleveland Indians’ racist, red-faced caricature never work. They just make its supporters stronger. By Sam Allard Oct 28, 20161:50 PM Photo illustration by Slate. Images by Jamie Squire/Getty Images and Jason Miller/Getty Images. Outside the northeast gate of Cleveland’s Progressive Field, a handful of longtime Chief Wahoo protesters assembled Tuesday evening to assume the same formation, and in many cases wield the same signs, that they’ve assumed and wielded for decades. “The Real Cleveland Indians,” read one placard, depicting images of local Native Americans in traditional garments. “People Not Mascots,” declared another. In recent years, when protesters have gathered here on opening day, passersby fueled by booze have been eager to engage, hurling invective and obscenities in between their war whoops. Before Game 1 of the World Series, though, most Indians fans shuffled past the protest without saying much, their eyes on the prize of the Indians’ first championship since 1948. There were notable exceptions—middle fingers extended, heads shaken, Native cred proclaimed. “I’m half Indian and I could care less!” cried one fan, Wahoo-jacketed against the wind. The evening’s most unusual interaction came at 7:15 p.m., a little less than an hour before the first pitch, when a wobbly middle-age woman approached the protesters—there were about 10 of them—placed her hand on her heart, and solemnly professed, “Chief Wahoo is my beloved man.” She looked to be on the verge of tears. “I. Belove. Him.” “Him?” One protester asked, astonished. “But he’s not real.” “Oh, yes he is,” the woman shouted as she scurried off. “Yes he is!” While Indians fans appeared unmoved by this most-recent push to erase the racist caricature, baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred did say this week that he and Indians owner Larry Dolan will “have a conversation” about the future of Chief Wahoo after the World Series. That announcement has been met with managed expectations by anti-Wahoo activists. “I think it’s a wait-and-see good sign,” said Robert Roche, a Chiricahua Apache and Native American activist who’s best known for his confrontation with a fan in red-face on opening day in 2014. The sense of optimism is tempered by the fact that the Indians have worn Chief Wahoo on their caps every game this postseason. That’s despite the fact that just six months ago, at the beginning of this season, co-owner Paul Dolan (Larry’s son) said the team planned to de-emphasize the buck-toothed, red-faced logo (the first version of which was created in 1947) in favor of the “Block C.” Cleveland Indians fans hold signs after the Indians defeat the Chicago Cubs 6–0 in Game 1 of the 2016 World Series. Jamie Squire/Getty Images Roche, Sundance—the executive director of the American Indian Movement’s Cleveland chapter—and others have long sought meetings with the Indians’ front office to no avail. The last time the Dolans participated in any kind of meaningful exchange about Chief Wahoo came in 2001, in a conversation at Oberlin College. “I firmly reject that Wahoo is racist,” Larry Dolan, a trustee at the college, said to students and professors. “I think I understand racism when I see it.” The wording of that statement calls to mind Washington NFL team owner Daniel Snyder’s interview with USA Today in 2013 when he talked about his team’s “great tradition and what it’s all about and what it means.” In that interview, Snyder said, “We’ll never change the name. It’s that simple. NEVER—you can use caps.” History suggests owners like Snyder and Dolan usually get their way. It’s unlikely this week’s abundance of awareness-building Chief Wahoo coverage will accomplish much at all. In fact, given the current climate of Cleveland sports fanaticism, increased pressure on the Indians to eliminate the chief might actually be counterproductive. Here in Cleveland, we’ve seen this all before. The arguments now getting probed and postulated in the national press have been likewise probed and postulated in the pages of the Plain Dealer, the Scene (the alt-weekly I work for), and other publications in the region. Whenever the Scene publishes a piece on Chief Wahoo, untold trolls awaken from their slumbers to decry it as PC nonsense. “It really is insane,” said Cleveland City Councilman Brian Cummins, a left-leaning progressive who’s worked for years with activists in town. When Cummins posted an anti-Wahoo message on Facebook recently, he was inundated with attacks. “I had a woman, a neighbor of mine, just trash me completely,” Cummins said by phone. “As an elected official, I’m frustrated. It’s disappointing that a vocal part of the fan base has no room for any empathy on the issue.” What Cummins calls a lack of empathy is merely the default setting in Cleveland, one that’s defended as “affection for a cartoon” or “nostalgia” or “Cleveland pride.” Chief Wahoo, the thinking goes, is a benevolent symbol that represents a benevolent franchise. It’d be difficult to overstate just how pervasive and deep this thinking goes. Wahoo is tattooed not only on Clevelanders’ arms and hearts, as Scott Raab noted in a 2014 plea to retire the logo, but on the region’s whole identity template. Larry Dolan’s comments during the Oberlin session in 2001 are representative ones. “I look on [Wahoo] as positive,” he said. “I have a warm, affectionate attitude toward Wahoo.” One of the essential characteristics of diehard Wahoo supporters is that they believe all their warmth toward Wahoo invalidates the idea that, for many people, Chief Wahoo has been and continues to be a painful and dehumanizing image. What the protestors outside Progressive Field want, at the very least, is to make supporters think about what they’re supporting. That’s what happened with Pedro Rodriguez, the red-faced fan who confronted Robert Roche in 2014. Roche told Rodriguez in person that he “[did] not feel honored” by the garish costume. And voila, Rodriguez no longer wears red-face to Indians games, though he continues to wear a Wahoo hat. But huge and vocal swaths of the pro-Wahoo crowd would prefer to dismiss the Wahoo issue out of hand. They tend to see the increased media exposure as a kind of call to arms—as a sign that Chief Wahoo, Cleveland’s beloved “him,” is under attack. And the best way to defend the chief, in a war with so much at stake, is to buy as much Chief Wahoo merchandise as possible. Chief Wahoo protesters Jeff Pierce and Lisa Mach hold signs outside Progressive Field on Tuesday. Sam Allard In 2013, ESPN reported, three of the four top-selling baseball caps in the Indians team shop did not feature Chief Wahoo. Writer Steve Wulf deployed that stat to demonstrate that the Indians’ “phase-out” of Chief Wahoo appeared to be working. (Wulf was advocating a clean break.) The phase-out began, at least in part, in 2009 at the urging of former team president and GM Mark Shapiro, who recently admitted that he was “personally bothered” by the Chief Wahoo logo. In 2011, the team excised the chief from the caps it wore on the road, and the red-faced caricature got nixed from the Indians’ batting helmets in 2013. “We built equity in the ‘Block C,’ “ Shapiro said in a recent interview. “We gave that alternative for people and I think that we established that as an important logo and now the primary logo for the Cleveland Indians.” He added: “I think there will be a day, whenever that is, that the people that are making decisions here decide that Chief Wahoo is no longer fitting. But people in this city—over 90 percent of them—are deeply, deeply passionate about Chief Wahoo and want him to be part of their team.” They sure do. They’ll even pay for it. Shapiro’s comments hint at Wahoo’s financial impact. It’s easy to surmise that Shapiro’s abstract future date when “Chief Wahoo is no longer fitting” will be precisely the day on which it becomes more financially attractive to get rid of him than to keep him. It just so happens, though, that Chief Wahoo is currently on a hot streak. Though the franchise hasn’t offered any explanation for why the Indians have worn Chief Wahoo caps in every one of their postseason games in 2016, the results at the cash registers are clear: The three top-selling caps in the team shop bear the Wahoo image. Clevelanders love splurging on postseason merch, so Cleveland will soon be flooded with Chief Wahoo gear. In 2015, after the Plain Dealer came out against Chief Wahoo, a Wahoo cap once again became the top-selling headwear in the team shop. Though there have been no official reports on sales figures, there are three possible explanations for Wahoo’s return to dominance: When the Block C arrived, it was trendy and cool—even Wahoo supporters wanted Block C hats. The popularity Wulf noted may have just been a temporary spike. Cleveland fans might have been concerned about a complete Wahoo phase-out after the Plain Dealer editorial and growing national opposition to Native American nicknames and mascots. They wanted to get Wahoo gear while there was still time, just as gun sales increased when presumed firearms-confiscator Barack Obama got elected president. As hypothesized above, the public debate on Chief Wahoo functioned as a call to arms. The pro-Wahoo side doubled down and bought even more gear to certify their support of the Chief. The third explanation is further evidenced by the rise of pro–Chief Wahoo apparel, courtesy of local designers eager to cash in on the controversy. As the debate became hotter and more contentious in 2014, a local T-shirt company released a “Keep the Chief” shirt that has become one of its best-selling items. “One of the most famous and most recognizable logos in all of sports belongs to Cleveland,” reads the product description. “So let’s embrace it and fight for it to stay as a part of Cleveland History. This is not meant to offend anyone. … We understand both opinions but ours is to keep the logo that has been around since the 1940s and therefore we wanted to design something cool for those who share the same opinion.” Trevor Bauer of the Cleveland Indians reacts after walking Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs during Game 2 of the 2016 World Series on Wednesday. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images As far as the team is concerned, having two logos—not unlike having primary and alternate jerseys, to say nothing of throwbacks—just means more products to sell. And if one of those products is a logo fans feel strongly about, then all the better. The doubling down by Wahoo supporters, if in fact that’s what’s going on, has historical precedent. Consider the story of Dick Jacobs, who owned the Indians from 1986–1999 and was the namesake of Jacobs Field, since renamed Progressive Field. (“I still call it the Jake” shirts are another example of how nostalgia is commodified on the shores of Lake Erie.) Cartoonist Derf Backderf, an icon of Cleveland’s literary underground, wrote in a blog post in 2014 that Jacobs, after he and his brother bought the “moribund franchise” in 1986, promised to revitalize the team by “embracing Indians history.” In the early 1990s, Derf wrote, around the time the team was preparing to move out of the industrial Cleveland Municipal Stadium, Wahoo was on its way out, “quietly fading away much like the Cleveland Browns mascot, the Brownie, had a generation earlier.” But in the face of opposition from Native American groups and a few sharp local critics—among them Derf himself, who published a series of anti-Wahoo cartoons in the now-defunct Cleveland Edition—Jacobs “threw a temper tantrum. Nobody told this plutocrat what to do! Not the mayor, not the voters and certainly not some fucking poet and a guy who draws funnies!” In 1993, Jacobs announced that after careful consideration, he’d decided to keep the Chief. “When Jacobs Field opened in April 1994,” Derf wrote in 2014, “that grinning red abomination was everywhere. He’s been the appallingly racist face of the franchise ever since.” Jacobs’ 1993 defense of the Chief created the template for the Dolans’ public statements and for the defensive, it’s-not-racist-because-I-like-it responses of most Cleveland fans. “I believe Chief Wahoo is a likable character that helps the fans identify with the team and creates excitement,” Jacobs said. “When I look at the logo, I don’t think of American Indians at all, I think of the team.” When asked how he felt about protests, the owner shrugged the whole thing off. “What’s a day without getting booed and jeered by somebody?” Despite his hatred of Dick Jacobs and Chief Wahoo, Derf was a season ticket–holder when Jacobs Field opened in 1994—he just loved the Indians too much to stay away. The number of season ticket holders, incidentally, is expected to increase next year after the Indians’ impressive postseason run. And even after all the national disbelief and opprobrium, betting odds are that in 2017, most of the fans who pack into the ballpark on opening day will be sporting the “grinning red abomination” on their caps, their jerseys, and their freshly tattooed skin. As they make their way into the stadium, they’ll shuffle past the same old handful of protesters. Emboldened by victory, they may feel even less guilty about not giving the Native Americans in their midst a second glance. Baseball Sports World Series	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line732
__label__wiki	0.720213	0.720213	Essay in THE BEST AMERICAN ESSAYS 2018; (cited in BAE 2015, 2016); PUSHCART poetry finalist Subscribe Free Donate Lou Jones Lou Jones is a photographer, social documentarian, author and mentor. He has completed assignments in 49 countries and 48 out of the 50 United States, photographing royalty and the third world, the sacred and profane. He has worked with institutions like Amnesty International, the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, the American Friends Service Committee, the Massachusetts Association for the Blind, and the Barr Foundation. He has photographed Miles Davis, Willie Mays and Roger Clemens, Orson Welles and Matt Damon, twelve Olympic Games, Queen Elizabeth, and inmates on death row. He is the author of five books: Final Exposure: Portraits from Death Row, Northeastern University Press, Boston, Massachusetts, 1996; Travel and Photography: Off the Charts, Focal Press/Elsevier, Burlington, MA/Oxford, UK, 2006; Exiled Voices: Portals of Discovery, New England College Press, Henniker, New Hampshire, 2008; Speedlights and Speedlites: Creative Flash Photography at Lightspeed, Focal Press/Elsevier, Burlington, MA/Oxford, UK, 2009; St. Petersburg, Russia, Blurb, 2010. He has received numerous awards such as the Professional Photographers Leadership Award from the International Photographic Council (United Nations), and the CONTACT award from the Boston Photography Collaborative. He was a Travel Photographer of the Year finalist. His first book, Final Exposure: Portraits from Death Row, chronicled his six-year odyssey documenting men and women on death rows in the USA. For this he received the Ehrmann Award from the Massachusetts Citizens against the Death Penalty. His most recent photography book, Saint Petersburg Russia, was recently nominated for Blurb’s 2011 Photography Book Now People’s Choice Award. His work has been exhibited in schools such as Harvard, Phillips Exeter Academy, Texas Tech University, with major shows in collections at the Smithsonian Institute, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the DeCordova Museum, and the Center for Fine Art Photography. Lou Jones has contributed the following content: Photography: pandemicboston Photography: panAFRICAproject 2 Photography: panAFRICAproject Photography: Final Exposure: Portraits from Death Row Join our community of diverse voices. © 2021 Solstice Literary Magazine Receive news, reviews, interviews, and more in your inbox! Plus be the first to hear about our latest issues, contests, and events. Receive news, reviews, interviews, and more in your inbox! Plus be the first to hear about our latest issues, contests, and literary events.	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line733
__label__wiki	0.972731	0.972731	Review: Wreck-It Ralph (2012) Directed by: Rich Moore Premise: An animated film. Taking place inside the world of video games, the villain of a Donkey Kong-like arcade game (voice of John C. Reilly) tires of being the bad guy and travels into the worlds of other games. What Works: Wreck-It Ralph combines the conceit of TRON with the tone of Shrek and it is a successful blend. This is a computer animated film from Walt Disney Animation Studios and it sits comfortably between the artistry of Pixar films like Toy Story and the corporate products of DreamWorks Animation like Madagascar. Wreck-It Ralph has the industrial qualities of DreamWorks Animation features as it is filled with product placements and is constructed within a fairly safe and creatively conservative framework but at times it treads on the skill and maturity that have distinguished Pixar’s films. The title character is fully realized and the story gives him a compelling, if familiar, personal conflict. Ralph is the kind of character who has hit a midlife crisis and he feels as though his life has plateaued. The filmmakers set their hero on a journey in which he proves to himself and others that he has value and in the process gains new perspective on his life. This story formula has been seen before in animated films like Shrek Forever After and Despicable Me but Wreck-It Ralph does it better than most others. The film also manages to include some other amusing twists and turns with its supporting characters. The hero of Ralph’s game is Fix-It Felix (voice of Jack McBrayer) and in his pursuit of Ralph he falls for a woman from a first person shooter game (voice of Jane Lynch). The story also takes some smart and unexpected story turns in its finale which are made possible by the way that the filmmakers’ cleverly devise this world of video game characters and environments. Wreck-It Ralph mixes visuals of classic and contemporary video games in a way that is charming and the visuals are sometimes impressive, especially in the climax. What Doesn’t: Wreck-It Ralph comes up short in its scope. The story world allows for a lot of possibilities but the film only takes place within the world of three games. In that respect, Wreck-It Ralph disappoints because it hints at a rich world of old and new video game characters and environments but the filmmakers do not take full advantage of their premise. The film also has some problems with its tone. Like a lot of animated movies, the intended audience of Wreck-It Ralph is children and their parents but the film sometimes shifts too decisively in its appeal to one viewership or the other. Some of this has to do with generational shifts in animation and storytelling. The bulk of the story takes place in a “Candyland”-like racing game that will be familiar to younger viewers. This confectionary environment is nauseating at times and Ralph’s ally here, a racer voiced by Sarah Silverman, gets obnoxious. Wreck-It Ralph may also alienate its younger viewers with its many references to retro video games like Q*bert and Street Fighter. These cameos are likely to go over the heads of viewers under the age of thirty. That won’t impact younger viewer’s ability to follow the story but it may confuse them at times. Bottom Line: Wreck-It Ralph is a solid piece of mainstream entertainment. It does not do much to advance the art of animation but it is a very enjoyable film. Episode: #414 (November 11, 2012)	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line734
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__label__wiki	0.934565	0.934565	MNF Picks: San Francisco 49ers vs Buffalo Bills 12/7/20 NFL Picks, Odds, Predictions Home NFL Picks Randy Chambers December 6, 2020 10:40 pm Buffalo Bills (8-3) at San Francisco 49ers (5-6) NFL Football: Monday, December 7, 2020 at 8:15 pm (State Farm Stadium) The Line: San Francisco 49ers +2.5 -- Over/Under: 48 Click to Get Latest Betting Odds TV: ESPN, ABC Stream live sports and exclusive originals on ESPN+. Sign up now! The San Francisco 49ers take on the Buffalo Bills and meet on Monday Night Football in week 13 NFL action at State Farm Stadium. The Buffalo Bills look to stay hot after winning four of their last five games. The Buffalo Bills have won three of their last five road games. Josh Allen is completing 68.8 percent of his passes for 3,028 yards, 22 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Allen has two or more touchdown passes in eight of his last 11 games. Stefon Diggs and Cole Beasley have combined for 1,612 receiving yards and seven touchdowns while John Brown has 29 receptions. The Buffalo Bills ground game is averaging 104.4 yards per contest, and Devin Singletary leads the way with 483 yards and one touchdown. Defensively, Buffalo is allowing 25.6 points and 373.1 yards per game. Jordan Poyer leads the Buffalo Bills with 93 tackles, AJ Klein has five sacks and Tre'Davious White has two interceptions. The San Francisco 49ers look for another win to get back to a .500 record. The San Francisco 49ers have lost four of their last five home games. Nick Mullens is completing 67.5 percent of his passes for 1,642 yards, six touchdowns and seven interceptions. Mullens and Jimmy Garoppolo have combined for 13 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions this season. George Kittle and Brandon Aiyuk have combined for 920 receiving yards and five touchdowns while Kendrick Bourne has 32 receptions. The San Francisco 49ers ground game is averaging 112.3 yards per contest, and Raheem Mostert leads the way with 346 yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, San Francisco is allowing 23.1 points and 315.2 yards per game. Fred Warner leads the San Francisco 49ers with 85 tackles, Kerry Hyder Jr. has 7.5 sacks and Jamar Taylor has two interceptions. The Bills are 9-4-2 ATS in their last 15 road games, 1-4 ATS vs. a team with a losing record and 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 Monday games. The 49ers are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 Monday games, 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on grass. The over is 7-3-1 in Bills last 11 games overall. The under is 5-2 in 49ers last 7 games as an underdog. The favorite is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings. The Buffalo Bills continue to find themselves in close games and you're almost waiting for things to fall apart, but they continue to win and they're taking care of business in the games they're supposed to. The San Francisco 49ers had probably their best game yet last week in a road victory over the Rams, and the defense continues to show up, and it's only going to be more consistent with the return of Richard Sherman. With all that said, the Bills are almost being overlooked with this line, as they've been head and shoulders the better and more consistent team this season. I would need more points to even consider looking the 49ers way in this matchup. I'll gladly lay the small line with the Bills. Randy’s Pick Buffalo Bills -2.5 NFL Monday Picks: Pittsburgh Steelers vs Washington Football Team 12/7/20 NFL Picks, Odds, Predictions NFL ATS Predictions: Baltimore Ravens vs Dallas Cowboys 12/8/20 NFL Picks, Odds, Predictions	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line741
__label__wiki	0.795006	0.795006	Snaia2019 Women in STEMM Panel Discussion In partnership with Women in THz Kate Berseneva STEMM Ltd St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russia (Department of Physics, MSc in Physics, Specialisation: Applied Mathematics and Physics) - High precision calculations of Relativistic and Quantum Electrodynamic effects in atoms, molecules and ions - Two and more photon finite nuclear structure correction calculations with application of the Configuration-Interaction Dirac-Fock-Sturm (CI-DFS) method - Modelling and simulation of many-election atoms and ions using Dirac-Fock and Multi-Configuration Dirac-Fock method and FORTRAN calculations - Department of Quantum Physics, St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russia QED effects calculations for heavy ions - International Academic Internship at Max Plank Institute of Nuclear Physics, Heidelberg, Germany August 2013 - October 2014 : Quantum Electrodynamics Corrections in Calculations of the Electronic Structure of Atoms - International Academic Internship at National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST, Washington DC, USA April 2012 - Jule 2012 : Hyperfine Structure of Laser-Cooling Transitions in rare earth elements - 2019: University of Exeter, UK - Co-founder of STEMM Ltd, UK Anna Baldycheva Dr. Baldycheva’s research group works in the areas of 2D Materials, Si Photonics and Microfluidics. The research interests span from the development of the new 2D material based layered and liquid crystal composites to the engineering of the integrated 2D-Si hybrid electronic-photonic devices for application in communications, energy harvesting, and bio-chemical sensing. We aim to explore new functional capabilities of Si based microsystems achieved through the integration of the novel 2D materials on chip. Our work is highly interdisciplinary, with members carrying out all stages of research – from design, fabrication and microscopy characterisation to application and device testing. Dr. Anna Baldycheva received the B.Sc. degree with Honors from Physics Faculty at St. Petersburg State University. In 2008, she was awarded prestigious research fellowship from ICGEE (Irish Research Council) to pursue the Ph.D. research project in Nano- and Micro Si Photonics at University of Dublin, Trinity College. During her PhD she was already leading an independant research project at Tyndall National Institute as a principal investigator of the research grant funded by Science Foundation Ireland. After completion of her PhD in 2012, she joined RLE and MTL at MIT as a Post-Doc with Prof Mike Watts. In November 2014 she moved to UK to take on a position as an assistant professor at University of Exeter. Since 2009 Dr. Baldycheva has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers and conference proceedings. She is a frequent reviewer for high-ranking optical journals Optics Express, Optics Express Materials, Optics Letters, Optics Materials, Applied Optics, IEEE Lightwave Technology Journal, and IEEE Photonics Technology Letters. She is also a member of SPIE, Women in Optics, Optical Society of America (OSA), European Microscopy Society (EMS), Royal Microsopy Society (RMS) and Microscopy Society of Ireland (MSI). Prof Baldycheva is an associate editor of the Nature Scientific Reports and is serving on board of the Royal Microscopy Society Engineering Section. Anna Katharina Ott Emma MacPherson E. Pickwell-MacPherson studied natural sciences for her undergraduate degree at Cambridge University followed by an MSci in Physics where she specialized in semiconductor physics. She started her PhD with the Semiconductor Physics Group at Cambridge University and TeraView Ltd, a company specializing in terahertz imaging in 2002. Her PhD work focused on understanding contrast mechanisms in terahertz images of skin cancer. Having completed her thesis in 2005, she worked for TeraView Ltd as a Medical Scientist until moving to Hong Kong in 2006. Prof MacPherson set up a terahertz laboratory at the Department of Electronic Engineering, CUHK during her post between 2006 and 2009 as an Assistant Professor. She spent 3 years at HKUST as a Visiting Assistant Professor (September 2009 -2012) and returned to the Department of Electronic Engineering, CUHK in Sept 2012. Prof MacPherson has represented Hong Kong on the International Organising Committee for the Infrared and Millimeter Wave and Terahertz Wave (IRMMW-THz) conference series since 2009 and she was the General Conference Chair of the 2015 IRMMW-THz conference held at CUHK. She recently joined the Physics department at Warwick University, UK and is the recipient of a Royal Society Wolfson Merit Award. Monica Craciun Prof Monica Craciun is Professor in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in the Engineering Department at the University of Exeter, UK. She has over 15 years of research expertise in the areas of Advanced Materials, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. She currently holds one of the 5-year EPSRC Engineering Fellowships for Growth awarded to only 8 UK leading academics for maintaining UK’s research leadership the area of Advanced Materials (identified as one of the Great British Technologies). Prof Craciun is/was investigator on more than 30 EPSRC, Royal Society, Innovate UK, EU and industrial research grants with a total funding of over £9.25million. At Exeter she is full-time staff of the Centre for Graphene Science and of the Nano Engineering Science and Technology Group. Prof Craciun gained a PhD in Applied Physics from Delft University of Technology (The Netherlands), an MSc in Materials Physics (Joseph Fourier University, Grenobe, France), an MSc in Applied Physics (University of Bucharest, Romania) and an MSc in Materials Engineering (Catholic University Leuven, Belgium). Before joining Exeter she was postdoctoral researcher at the University of Twente (The Netherlands) and at the University of Tokyo were she was awarded a prestigious fellowship of the Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science. Prof Craciun joined the University of Exeter in January 2010 as research fellow and took up the position of Professor in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in April 2017. Her academic work spans from applied research in nanotechnology, electronic and optoelectronic devices to fundamental research in nanoscience (quantum phenomena, molecular electronics, nano electronics, spintronics) and materials science. She has over 100 publications in leading international journals (e.g. Nature & Science family journals, Advanced Materials, Nano Letters), with many papers ranked in the top 1% in Materials Science, Engineering and Physics, which have attracted an h-index of 27. Prof Craciun leads a group of 30 researchers currently focusing on two-dimensional materials with the aim of harnessing their novel properties for scopes as broad as electronics, photonics, energy and sensing. Ana Neves Dr Ana Neves has a background in Chemistry, with a PhD awarded in 2013 by Instituto Superior Tecnico, University of Lisbon, Portugal, for work carried out at the Solid State Group of ITN (Technical and Nuclear Institute), focusing on the molecular engineering of organic and organometallic materials with magnetic and electric properties. Pursuing the path of applications, she then joined the Organic Electronics group at INESC – Microsystems and Nanotechnology in Lisbon in as a postdoctoral researcher. Previously a Visiting Researcher at Exeter, Dr Ana Neves joined the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences in October 2014 as an Associate Research Fellow under the project ``Wearable light emitting transistors for future communication devices`` working on graphene for flexible and wearable applications. Since October 2016 she is a Lecturer in Engineering. She has previously been on research-only duties related to her Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship with project E-TEX ``All-organic devices in textiles for wearable electronics``. Ana currently teaches in the Engineering and Natural Sciences programmes. She is also a member of the Nano-Engineering, Science and Technology Group (NEST). Dr Ana Neves research interests include fabrication and processing of organic and molecular materials, graphene and 2D materials for applications in flexible and wearable electronics, including sensing and communication devices. Ursula Wurstbauer Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Ursula Wurstbauer is a Professor at the Physics Institute at the WWU Münster, Germany. She holds a degree in Physics from the University of Regensburg in 2006, where she also received her PhD. After postdoc stays at Hamburg University and Columbia University in the City of New York (USA), she started her own group in 2013 at the Walter Schottky Institute at the Technical University of Munich and was awarded as PI of the DFG cluster of excellence “Nanosystems Initiative Munich” (NIM). Since 2019, she is a full professor for nanolectronics at Münster University. Her current research focuses on photo-physical properties of novel 2D materials and heterostructures, many-body phenomena in ensembles of composite-bosons, interacting electron systems and low-energy collective excitations in quantum nano-systems. Mamatha Nagaraj ``I am an experimental physicist and the theme of my research has been to understand fundamental soft matter physics underpinning novel functional and and responsive materials. The main focus is to combine the remarkable features of soft matter self-assembly with nanoscience and technology; to design and invent new materials and exploit them for technological applications. Current research topics include; (i) surface modification of polymers using liquid crystals as imprinting media, (ii) liquid crystals for beam steering applications, (iii) fabrication of novel colloidal particles and soft matter topology, (iv) aggregation induced emission, (v) liquid crystals of novel architechtures and exotic mesophases. I use experimental techniques including optical and fluorescent microscopy, super-reolution microscopy such as SIM, STED and STORM.`` Olga Smolyanskaya Maria Timofeeva Noelle Gogneau C2N, Palaiseau Louise Bradley Prof. Bradley leads a vibrant research team in the field of photonics, with current research interests mainly in the area of nanophotonics. Her research is directly relevant for development of higher efficiency light emitting devices, solar cells and sensing applications. She has previously made significant contributions to the development of novel devices for optical telecommunications systems. In 1992 she received a BSc (First Class Hons.) in Experimental Physics from University College Dublin. She was awarded Forbairt and Trinity College Dublin scholarships to pursue postgraduate studies at Trinity College Dublin, obtaining a MSc in 1994 and a PhD in 1998. During her PhD she studied nonlinear optical processes in semiconductor microcavity systems. As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow she worked on the development of semiconductor microcavity devices for lighting applications. In 1999, she became a Lecturer in the Institute of Technology, Tallaght, before returning to join the academic staff of the School of Physics in 2000. Subsequently, she was appointed Senior Lecturer and elected to Fellowship of the College in 2009, and promoted to Professor in 2016. Dr. Bradley has won over 3.55 M in competitive funding from Science Foundation Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and the Irish Research Council. She has published over 140 scientific papers and collaborates with national and international research teams. Maria Tchernycheva Maria Tchernycheva is an Engineer from Ecole Polytechnique (X98). She has received PhD in Physics from the Université Paris Sud, Orsay (France) in 2005. In the year 2005, she joined the Laboratory for Photonics and Nanostructures, CNRS, Marcoussis, France as a Post-doctoral Researcher. Her work was focused on the fabrication of III-V and III-N semiconductor nanowires by molecular beam epitaxy. In 2006, she joined CNRS at the Institut d’Electronique Fondamentale of University Paris-Sud in Orsay where she is currently leading the “NanoPhotoNit” Research Group focusing on the fabrication and testing of novel optoelectronic devices based on semiconductor nanowires. She has published more than 100 articles in international journals, which gathered more than 2000 citations (her Hirsh index is 32). She received the Madeleine Lecoq award from the French Academy of Sciences in 2006. Helena Alves Aveiro. PT POEM – 2019 SNAIA – 2018 © 2021 Snaia2019.	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line750
__label__cc	0.57963	0.42037	EPORT Operation News TCIT AWARDED GREEN PORT 2020 BY THE APEC PORTS SERVICE NETWORK (APSN) COUNCIL Welcome the 2,000,000th TEU handled at TCIT in 2020 To record handling productivity of 207 cont/hour/ship To serve large container vessels up to 160,000 DWT To provide 24/7 service at TCIT The biggest market share in Cai Mep - Thi Vai with nearly 60% MARITIME NEWS UPDATE WEEK 48-49/2020 Hapag-Lloyd reports COVID-19 cases on two ships German container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd reported that two of its vessels were facing delays amid COVID-19 infection cases among the crew. The two ships include CSL Manhattan, a 2005-built Panamax containership commercially controlled by Hapag, and Tsingtao Express, a 2007-built Post-Panamax containership owned by Hapag-Lloyd. “During redelivery from the previous charter there was one crew member who tested positive for COVID-19 onboard CSL Manhattan during her port stay in Shanghai. The crew member is meanwhile disembarked from the vessel,” Hapag-Lloyd said. Chinese health authorities now stated that CSL Manhattan needs to go into 14 days of quarantine on anchorage outside port area. The German liner had to delay the ship’s sailing to the end of November, adding the released containers would be shifted to One Millau containership. “All remaining bookings, where containers have not yet been picked up, need to be cancelled due to above mentioned unforeseen operational circumstances,” the company added. “We regret the inconvenience caused by this incident which remains beyond our control and we are working with the relevant authorities on a timely resolution.” Separately several members of the crew tested positive for COVID-19 on board the firm’s boxship Tsingtao Express, deployed in Pacific North Loop 4 (PN4), upon arrival of the vessel at Pusan, Korea. “Local authorities were duly notified, and crew was immediately isolated and brought to a quarantine facility ashore. We are hoping for a speedy recovery,” Hapag-Lloyd pointed out. At the moment the vessel is located off the coast of Pusan and the company said it was assessing any potential impact on the vessel, cargo operations and berthing dates for subsequent ports. “We will provide more information as soon as it becomes available,” the liner major said, adding it was working with the relevant local health authorities and abiding by all governmental directives as to this situation. Over the past few months, several of the company’s ships have been faced with coronavirus infections on board. A crew member on board Mehuin tested positive for COVID-19 in September, causing the ship to go into a 14-day quarantine, just a month after two crew members on board the 8,600 TEU Sofia Express tested positive while the vessel was at anchor at the Port of Vancouver, Canada. New Bunker Surcharge Notice: “WBS” (Wan Hai Bunker Surcharge) for Period 1 (January/01~March/31, 2021) Wan Hai Lines has just announced a new bunker surcharge notice as attached below Open the file MOL: New app processes ship operational data in real time Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has, together with MOL Information Systems (MOLIS), developed and introduced the ‘Online Ablog’ web application which processes and utilizes abstract log data (ablog), improving operational efficiency both onboard and onshore. Specifically, the ablog report records vessel movements such as names of calling ports, date and time of calling in and out, navigation time, vessel position, speed, bunker fuel, lubricant, berthing time, and engine operation data. The data is utilized for ship operation management and analysis of fuels. Conventionally, crewmembers have recorded ablog data using dedicated onboard software, and emailed it to those involved, but this required time to download the data on the shore side, making it difficult to analyze data immediately. In addition, not all systems onboard and onshore can be linked, requiring duplicate input of the same data. To solve that issue, MOL and MOLIS built an application that can be used from a web browser via satellite without dedicated software. At the early stages of development, it took time to connect to the server from the vessel due to the limitations of satellite communications onboard, and the discrepancy in speed compared to shoreside systems made the app impractical to use. However, in cooperation with Microsoft Japan, the development team achieved superior performance of the app, improving operational efficiency and connectivity with other systems. Specific improvements in efficiency include the following: Eliminating the need for email transmission of ship operational data, system management, and upgrades of dedicated software (about 880 hours/year/vessel); Reducing data input workload by linkage with other systems both onboard and onshore (about 270 hours/year/vessel); Simpler analysis of ship operational status and enhanced monitoring functions from shore side, by making ship; operational data available in real time; Improving searchability by database of bunker fuel reports; Simplifying changes in system configuration. MOL has already installed the web app on 197 vessels and plans to install it on more ships in the future. Many challenges to reduce logistics costs in Vietnam (VLR) Reducing logistics costs is an important requirement to increase competition and attract investment in Vietnam. However, logistics costs in our country are still very high today, facing many difficulties in reducing transportation and warehouse costs. In the context of fierce competition both in Vietnam and abroad, cost control is an effective measure to help us compete better. Logistics costs affect product costs, so this high cost will reduce the competitiveness of Vietnamese manufacturing enterprises. The infrastructure does not meet the multimodal transport According to the World Bank (WB), Vietnam's logistics cost as a share of GDP is about 18-20%, nearly double that of developed economies and 4% higher than the global average rate. Mr. Tran Duc Nghia - Director of Delta International Co., Ltd. assessed that Vietnam's infrastructure has been improved compared to the past, but there are still many shortcomings. The South-North transport axis still depends heavily on roads, transport infrastructure is not connected, leading to increased costs, BOT fees also account for 13-15% The Vietnam logistics report of the Ministry of Industry and Trade clearly shows that transportation of goods by road accounts for more than 76% while road costs are not cheap. In addition, sea and inland waterway transport, the two modes suitable for Vietnam's geographical advantage, only account for 4.9% and 18%. Air transport accounts for a very small share (0.03%). In addition, the application of information technology creates the ability to optimize the distance and improve the efficiency of freight transport, but currently there is not enough technology in Vietnam to do this. In addition, the connection between types of transport, especially between inland waterways and roads, is not synchronous. In principle, the cost of inland waterway transport is much cheaper than road, but the connection between the stages to check in is asynchronous, since waiting time for loading and unloading is too long, prolonging lead to the cost pushing up. Diversify modes of transport In order to reduce unnecessary costs when transporting domestic and foreign goods, it is necessary to coordinate with agencies and agencies, to perfect the logistics development mechanism; forming leading logistics service enterprises, applying new technologies in logistics, improving policies to support the development of logistics services ... Among them, it is necessary to focus on attracting investment in infrastructure for road, railway, seaport and airport. Mr. David John Mavin - Vice President of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam shared, Vietnam needs to increase inland water and sea shipping to conduct multimodal transport instead of completely deviating from the current road. The advantage of Inland Water Transport is that carrying a large volume will help reduce costs. In addition, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy Hang - Institute of International Trade and Economics (National Economics University) said that it is necessary to build logistics centers that have the role of optimizing reserve levels, ensuring high quality services. Customer service minimizes the time of goods circulation and reduces costs to the maximum. Along with that, there should be clear and reasonable regulations for the professional and specialized activity and must meet equivalent European standards and quality performance to provide commercial shipping solutions. globalism and sustainable development. Besides, it is necessary to strengthen international cooperation to create a wide network of partners around the world. The network of foreign partners will help domestic enterprises in Vietnam perform package services at the request of importers and exporters. Through international cooperation, overseas logistics centers will be formed as a bridgehead, gathering and distributing Vietnamese goods to international markets. Ports throughput volume suddenly turned back to decrease at the end of the year The output of goods through Vietnam's seaports in the last two months showed signs of decrease compared to the same period last year ... According to statistics of the Vietnam Maritime Administration, in November 2020, the volume of goods through Vietnam's seaports was estimated at more than 57.2 million tons (excluding goods in transit without loading and unloading at the port), down 3% compared to the same period last year. In which, the throughput of containers was estimated at more than 1.8 million TEUs, down 5% over the same period last year. This is the second consecutive month, cargo throughput in Vietnam has declined. Previously, according to the Vietnam Maritime Administration, in October 2020, the volume of goods passing through Vietnam's seaports was estimated at more than 57.6 million tons, down 2%. In which, the volume of containers cargo is estimated at nearly 1.8 million TEUs, down 1% over the same period last year. Talking to the Traffic Newspaper, a representative of Vietnam Maritime Administration said that a slight decrease in the output of goods through seaports is due to the fact that maritime activities are still being affected by the Covid-19 epidemic. “Normally, the last months of the year will be the time when goods increase strongly. However, in 2020, due to the impact of the epidemic on the global production chain, the affected output of goods is inevitable”, said this representative. Although the growth rate in the month was affected, for the first 11 months of 2020, the volume of goods through Vietnam's seaports still kept the growth rate with an increase of 5% over the same period in 2019 (estimated at nearly 630 million tons of goods passed). In particular, the volume of container cargo is estimated at nearly 20 million TEUs, maintaining a double-digit increase (12%) compared to the previous year. Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/ Collection of port service charges: Generating revenue for infrastructure investment Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport has just submitted a draft of the Scheme on collecting charges for the use of infrastructure works, service works, and public utilities at seaport border gates in the area, so that relevant departments and units can contribute make comments and criticisms before submitting them to the HCM City People's Council for consideration in the meeting later this year. Infrastructure is overloaded According to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport, Ho Chi Minh City has a system of major regional ports of type 1, playing a key role in the maritime transport connection of the Southeast and the Mekong Delta (Mekong Delta). This system consists of 4 main ports: Cat Lai port area on Dong Nai river, Nha Be port area on Nha Be river, a harbor area on Saigon river and Hiep Phuoc port area on Soai Rap river. Total throughput of goods through the ports is always the highest in the country. Most of the harbors are located along the river from the east to the south of the city. Most of the ports and infrastructure connecting the harbors are in urban HCMC. In addition, to serve the operation of this port system, there are also dry ports, centralized inspection locations, CFS warehouses, bonded warehouses ... also located in the urban area. Only Cat Lai port area - one of the top 30 largest seaports in the world, has assumed 38.5% of the volume of import and export containers of the country. The output of goods through seaports has put great pressure on infrastructure, service works, and public utilities at seaport border gates in Ho Chi Minh City. Currently, the port transport infrastructure of Ho Chi Minh City cannot keep up with the growth of goods in circulation. The consequence of this overload is that there are frequent traffic jams here. Many goods are therefore stagnant at ports, increasing logistics costs, inhibiting the development of the city. Meanwhile, the city's budget capital is increasingly tight, failing to meet the investment needs of building increasingly large seaport infrastructure in the city. Therefore, according to the HCM City Department of Transport, the toll collection is very necessary, in order to create a source of revenue to invest in, upgrade the transport infrastructure system, technical works, services ... Public revenue and expenditure In the project, the Department of Transport of Ho Chi Minh City has detailed the collection rate, the collector and the collection time. Accordingly, the subjects and scope of application include organizations and individuals trading imported and exported goods through seaports in Ho Chi Minh City. Organizations and individuals trading goods temporarily imported for re-export, goods from border-gate transfer, goods stored in bonded warehouses, and goods in transit using infrastructure works, public utility works at port checkpoints Ho Chi Minh City sea ... In which, cases of free collection include goods imported for direct service of security and defense, goods exported and imported to ensure social security. overcoming consequences of natural disasters, catastrophes and epidemics. According to the HCMC Department of Transport, the unit assigned to collect the fees is the Inland Waterway Port - under the Department of Transport of Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City Customs Department, port business units cooperate to check and supervise the payment of charges through the 24/7 system of Ho Chi Minh City Customs. Regarding the use of revenue, the Department of Transport of Ho Chi Minh City recommends deducting 5% of the total revenue. This amount will be allocated by the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City as a specific operating cost for each relevant unit, ensuring compliance with the Law on fees and charges and related guiding documents. All revenue, after deducting costs, will be remitted to the city budget, and then used for the purpose of investment and maintenance of seaport infrastructure. The units responsible for publicly posting information about the name of the fee, the rate of collection, the method of collection, and the prescribed documents. Toll collection time (phase 1) is expected from July 1-7-2021 to the end of July 31, 2021, will organize the collection at Cat Lai port cluster under the management and supervision area of the Customs area I. During this time, it will evaluate, learn from experience and complete the toll collection at Cat Lai port cluster to deploy for the remaining ports in the city. Phase 2, from August 1, 2021, will charge fees for all ports in Ho Chi Minh City. The Department of Transport of Ho Chi Minh City said that the issuance of fees for the use of infrastructure works, service works, and public facilities in the seaport border-gate area in the city is very necessary to mobilize resources. the society to invest in the construction and maintenance of road and waterway transport infrastructure systems to contribute to reducing traffic congestion and traffic accidents. Exporting is facing difficulties due to lack of empty containers during peak season The lack of empty containers for export since the beginning of October is making many business plans upside down because orders are many but cannot be delivered to partners. According to a survey by the Vietnam Association of Logistics Service Enterprises, currently up to 40% of enterprises said that they had difficulty in delivering empty containers at the container gathering places and when the owner came to receive it, it was notified that “Not available yet”. 43% of businesses said that it was due to the reservation department with shipping lines that rented empty containers in excess of the allowed quantity and 17% because the sales department could not access to rent empty containers from shipping lines. VRICE Co., Ltd. is one of the businesses facing this situation because from the beginning of October 2020 until now, it is impossible to export goods on time to partners. Talking to the reporter of the Industry and Trade Newspaper, Mr. Phan Van Co - Marketing Director of VRICE Co., Ltd. - said: Rice export orders in due date to ship to our partners are waiting for their turn. Shipping company announced that the new assembly is exported. This may be due to the shipping lines reducing the time to pick up containers at the port of departure and the transit time between ports is 7-20 days longer than usual. According to Mr. Co, the waiting status have been causing many consequences to the business because the cost of the shipment increases by 5-10% due to its staying at the port. That is not to mention longer than usual shipping times will affect the quality of the goods. In the same situation, Mr. Nguyen Dinh Tung - Chairman of the Board of Directors of Vina T&T Group said that due to the lack of empty containers at ports, Vina T&T also had to wait for export goods. Regarding this situation, Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen - General Secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association explained: In the early months of 2020, export orders for Vietnamese products were slow due to disease effects and only flourished recently then lead to more increases than mid-year. In addition, during the first 10 months of this year, Vietnam continued to have a trade surplus, but the decline in imports changed the balance of import and export, making the shortage worse. Specifically, according to data from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in the first 10 months of 2020, the total value of goods import and export of the whole country reached 440.09 billion USD, up 2.7% over the same period in 2019. In which, export value reached 229.79 billion USD, increased by 5% (equivalent to an increase of 10.85 billion USD) and import reached nearly 210.3 billion USD, up slightly by 0.3% (corresponding to an increase of 661 million USD). ). Thus, over the past 10 months, the country's merchandise turnover has reached a trade surplus of nearly $ 19.5 billion. In addition, at present, the epidemic has not been controlled all over the world, therefore for the export shipment, the ship crew will have to quarantine when docking - also one of the reasons leading to this situation. "Normally, the end of the year is the time for businesses to speed up their exports to timely deliver goods to their partners, while this year the logistics supply chain has been stagnant due to epidemics, so the lack of containers is inevitable" - Mr. Originally stated. Facing the lack of empty containers for export has forced entrepreneurs to negotiate with importers for sympathy with disruptions in the shipping process. In addition, to overcome the above situation, a number of ports in the southern region said that they are focusing on investing in infrastructure, improving resources to improve the quality of container shipping services, shorten the time container turnaround time. Specifically, Tan Cang Logistics Service Center (SNPL) is promoting the transportation of empty containers between Cai Mep port and Tan Cang Long Binh ICD, as well as at other ICDs such as Song Than, Nhon Trach, Hiep Phuoc. In addition, some are proposing the idea of linking the importers and exporters who have demand to use containers in order to reuse containers. At the same time, it is recommended that shippers flexibly use empty containers by actively taking containers in their local area to avoid congestion and shortages when focusing on only one place. 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__label__cc	0.50654	0.49346	Michael III Sullivan Michael Sullivan, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Chicago State University, received a Ph.D. in mathematics from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Mike taught at Chicago State for 35 years before recently retiring. He is a native of Chicago's South Side and divides his time between Oak Lawn, Illinois, and Naples, Florida. Mike is a member of the American Mathematical Society and the Mathematical Association of America. He is a past president of the Text and Academic Authors...See more Michael Sullivan, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Chicago State University, received a Ph.D. in mathematics from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Mike taught at Chicago State for 35 years before recently retiring. He is a native of Chicago's South Side and divides his time between Oak Lawn, Illinois, and Naples, Florida. Mike is a member of the American Mathematical Society and the Mathematical Association of America. He is a past president of the Text and Academic Authors Association and is currently Treasurer of its Foundation. He is a member of the TAA Council of Fellows, and was awarded the TAA Mike Keedy award in 1997 and the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007. In addition, he represents TAA on the Authors Coalition of America. He has been writing textbooks for more than 35 years and currently has 15 books in print, 12 with Pearson Education. When not writing, he enjoys tennis, golf, gardening, and travel. Mike has four children: Kathleen teaches college mathematics; Michael III teaches college mathematics and is his co-author on two precalculus series; Dan works in publishing; and Colleen teaches middle school and secondary school mathematics. Twelve grandchildren round out the family. Mike Sullivan III is a professor of mathematics at Joliet Junior College. He holds graduate degrees from DePaul University in both mathematics and economics. Mike is an author or co-author on more than 20 books, including a statistics book and a developmental mathematics series. Mike is the father of three children and an avid golfer, who tries to spend as much of his limited free time as possible on the golf course. See less Michael III Sullivan book subjects Mathematics > Pre-Calculus Mathematics > Probability & Statistics Mathematics > Algebra Calculus & mathematical analysis Michael III Sullivan's Featured Books Statistics: Informed... Fundamentals of Statistics Precalculus: Enhanced with... Precalculus: Concepts Through... Trigonometry: A Unit Circle... College Algebra: Enhanced... Algebra and Trigonometry... Trigonometry: A Right... Algebra and Trigonometry,... College Algebra: Concepts... Trigonometry Enhanced with... Precalculus, Books a la Carte... Afghan Dreams: Young Voices... Student Guided Notebook for... College Algebra Essentials Student Solutions Manual for... Fundamentals of Statistics,... Michael III Sullivan book reviews Precalculus: Enhanced with Graphing Utilities Excellent conditions by Hector D, Sep 14, 2014 This book was in like new conditions. I will always consider this vendor my first option. Read More College Algebra: Enhanced with Graphing Utilities college algebra textbook by vicki, Mar 6, 2014 The book came just as stated on the web site. Saved me about $80.00. Will definitely use Alibris again! Read More fast shipping, item as description, brand new by Thuy Nguyen, Oct 20, 2011 fast shipping, item as description, brand new textbook Read More Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus by James Stewart My Life in France by Julia Child The Cartoon Guide to Algebra by Larry Gonick Algebra and Trigonometry Enhanced with Graphing Utilities	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line764
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__label__wiki	0.635554	0.635554	The first full-scale biography of one of the 20th century's great makers, theorists and painters Read Extract Previous The Writer's Map Next Agnes Martin While Josef Albers’ Bauhaus colleagues Klee and Kandinsky are household names, Albers himself has remained inscrutable. He is best known as the painter of the Homages to the Square, ‘the dish I serve my craziness about colour in’ – a series of over two thousand tightly controlled experiments in the interaction of colour. Yet he did not begin these pictures until he was in his sixties, already several decades into his career as an artist, maker and theorist, much of it pursued in the United States following the Nazi dissolution of the Bauhaus in 1933. The son of a painter and decorator, Albers was fascinated by the everyday: his early Homages are in unmixed oil paint applied to fibreboard using a palette knife, the outer squares scumbled, their insistently handmade surfaces belying the series’ apparent austerity. They are stark, but also deeply romantic. Misunderstanding of the Homages reflects a wider misreading of Albers’ life and work. He was married to the influential weaver and textile artist Anni Albers, and his papers include letters from fellow artists John Cage, Robert Rauschenberg, Richard Serra and Eva Hesse; colleagues such as Buckminster Fuller and Philip Johnson; and fans and collectors ranging from the composer Virgil Thomson to the cartoonist Saul Steinberg. If his network of influence was surprisingly wide, so, too, were his interests. Albers started life at the Bauhaus as a glassmaker, ran their renowned wallpaper workshop, and designed furniture that is still in production eighty years later. He pioneered the study of colour at Black Mountain College, organized its famed ‘Summer Sessions’ with guest tutors from Willem de Kooning to Merce Cunningham, and went on to head the design department at Yale. Drawing on extensive unpublished writings, documents and illustrations, Charles Darwent offers a broad view of not only the artistic and political currents, but also the friendships and rivalries that formed the backdrop to Albers’ hugely influential creative output. 'Lively, lucid, compelling and revealing, offering fascinating insights into Albers – as artist and teacher – while convincingly reframing his place at the heart of modernism on both sides of the Atlantic' Frances Morris, Director of Tate Modern 'Charles Darwent examines not just Albers’s artwork … but how he became probably the most important art teacher of the century' Sunday Times, Art Books of the Year 'Casts new light on the man whose art wasn’t valued highly until he was in his seventies … provides a sense of Albers’ tremendous imaginative stamina: his ideas remained cutting-edge for six decades' 'Carefully researched and engagingly written … fascinating … beautifully designed' 20th Century Design Berlin Biography Nazism 20th Century Art Art History Extent: 352 pp Publication date: 11 October 2018 1. Homages to the Square • 2. Am Anfang • 3. Berlin and Munich • 4. Weimar • 5. Dessau and Berlin • 6. Black Mountain College • 7. Yale • 8. Beginnings and Ends Charles Darwent is an art critic and reviewer. He contributes regularly to the Guardian, the Art Newspaper and Art Review and was the Independent on Sunday’s chief art critic from 1999 to 2013. He appeared in the Netflix series, Raiders of the Lost Art, from 2014 to 2016. Darwent’s publications include Mondrian in London and The Drawing Book: A Survey of Drawing. He spent five years researching Josef Albers at the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation, Connecticut. Philippe Sers Out of stock The Spirit of the Bauhaus Olivier Gabet, Anne Monier	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line767
__label__cc	0.646011	0.353989	Tag Archives: salt Week 26: Salt Salt is the most common seasoning used in cooking. It adds essential minerals and enhances the flavor of food. As our palates have become more refined, the variety of available salts has increased. Salt is a mineral substance composed primarily of sodium chloride. Salt is present in vast quantities in the sea where it is the main mineral constituent, with the open ocean having a salinity of 3.5%. Salt is essential for human and animal life, and saltiness is one of the basic human tastes. Salt is produced from the evaporation of seawater or mineral-rich spring water in shallow pools or is extracted from salt mines. Some of the earliest evidence of salt processing dates to around 6,000 years ago, when people living in Romania boiled spring water to extract the salts. A saltworks in China has been found which dates to the same period. Salt was prized by the ancient Hebrews, the Greeks, the Romans, the Byzantines, the Hittites and the Egyptians. Salt became an important article of trade and was transported by boat across the Mediterranean Sea, along specially built salt roads, and across the Sahara in camel caravans. Salt has been used for barter and for currency. Moorish merchants in the 6th century even traded salt for gold, weight for weight. The scarcity and universal need for salt has led nations to go to war over salt and use it to raise tax revenues. Salt is also used in religious ceremonies and has other cultural significance. Various governments have at different times imposed salt taxes on their peoples. Types of Salt Sea Salt – Sea salt and table salt usually contain an anti-caking agent and may be iodized to prevent iodine deficiency. Unrefined sea salt contains small amounts of magnesium, calcium, sulphates, traces of algae, salt-resistant bacteria and sediment particles. Sea salt may have a more complex flavor than pure sodium chloride when sprinkled on top of food. Fleur de sel is a natural sea salt from the surface of evaporating brine in salt pans in France. Flaked Sea Salt – This salt has soft, sheer, pyramid-like flakes and will add a hint of briny flavor. It comes from England’s Essex coast is where the most popular brand, Maldon, is harvested. It is the fastest dissolving salt. Kosher Salt – Kosher salt, though refined, contains no iodine and has coarse crystals. This can give it different properties when used in cooking. Some kosher salt has been certified to meet kosher requirements by a hechsher, but this is not true for all products labeled as kosher salt. Rock Salt – Rock salt has large, chunky unevenly shaped crystals. It is used primarily for making ice cream. You can also use it to deice your sidewalks and driveway in the winter months. Pickling Salt – Like table salt, pickling salt may come from the earth or the sea. But unlike table salt, it isn’t fortified with iodine and doesn’t contain anti-caking chemicals, both of which would turn pickles an unappetizing color. Virtually 100 percent sodium chloride, it’s the purest of salts. and is far more concentrated than the common salt. Himalayan Pink Salt – This salt originates from Pakistan where it is hand mined, hand washed and sun dried. It is light pink with variations of white and red. About 200 million years ago, there were crystallized sea salt beds that were covered with lava. Being kept in this untouched, pristine environment that has been surrounded with snow and ice for so many years means that the salt has been protected from modern day pollution. Many people believe that this pink salt from the Himalayas is the purest salt that can be found on the planet. Smoked salt – Smoked salt is an aromatic salt that has been smoked with any number of select bark free woods for up to 14 days. The type of wood used for smoking impacts the flavor, whether it be subtle, bold or even sweet. The most common choices are alder wood, apple wood, hickory, mesquite, and oak. Infused smoked salts like smoked bacon chipotle sea salt are very popular because of the dynamic flavor profiles. Hawaiian Black Lava Salt – Hawaiian sea salt is harvested from salt farms on the tiny island of Molokai. Hawaiian ocean water is drawn into complex array of filters and is evaporated through a sophisticated solar evaporation method leaving behind the finished salt product which is hand collected and further infused or “bathed” in activated Coconut shell charcoal. Premium Hawaiian natural sea salts have a unique combination of taste, color, and mineral content. It is coarse in grain size, but brittle, for an interesting crunchy texture. Black Lava salt should not be used during the actual cooking process as it will dissolve and the added black elements will simply settle to the bottom as a residue. It should be used as a finishing salt after the fact, where its bold taste can be savored and fully enjoyed. It goes well with all types of seafood, salads, vegetables, and even some deserts. Black Lava salt has incredible detoxifying qualities and is used in salt scrubs, exfoliates, scrubs, and masks by many spas across the country Health Notes Too much sodium in the diet raises blood pressure and may increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. The World Health Organization recommends that adults should consume less than 2,000 mg of sodium which is equivalent to 5 grams of salt per day. Only about 6% of the salt manufactured in the world is used in food. Of the remainder, 12% is used in water conditioning processes, 8% goes for de-icing highways and 6% is used in agriculture. The rest (68%) is used for manufacturing and other industrial processes, such as in the manufacture of PVC, plastics and paper pulp. Salt is also used in the production of aluminum, soap, glycerine and synthetic rubber. http://www.collective-evolution.com http://www.mountainroseherbs.com http://www.saltworks.us http://www.thespicehouse.com Posted by Marcia Steidle. Categories: Food. Tags: salt. 1 Comment	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line769
__label__wiki	0.720798	0.720798	LA County prepping for COVID Vaccines; 1st doses expected next week by City News Service • December 8, 2020 Leave a Comment LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles County could receive its initial allocation of roughly 84,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses as early as next week, with initial priority given to health care workers, the county’s public heath director said Tuesday. The news came on a day the county confirmed another 8,547 cases of the coronavirus, along with another 64 deaths — pushing the countywide death toll from the virus to the 8,000 mark. The number of people hospitalized in the county also passed the 3,000 mark, reaching 3,113. View the latest detailed report by city and demographics here. The pending arrival of vaccines offers some glimmer of hope about a potential end to the pandemic, but officials noted it will be well into next year until vaccines are available to the general public. “Because there’s not sufficient supply, vaccine eligibility will be determined by phases of prioritization that have been developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … as well as guidance that’s developed by the California Department of Public Health,” county Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer told the Board of Supervisors. “Local planning is essential to assist in the implementation based on our current status and trends in transmission across this entire county.” With health care workers deemed a top priority in receiving vaccinations in what is known as “Phase 1a” of the CDC-determined distribution plan, the county will distribute the initial wave of doses to acute-care hospitals, Ferrer said. “And we will be working with all of the health care facilities to make sure that they also have an ability to prioritize by risk of exposure the allocation within their facilities,” Ferrer said. “There is not enough in this initial allocation to vaccinate all of the health care workers at all of the acute-care hospitals, which will be the first priority.” Ferrer said the county hopes to receive a second allocation of vaccines by Dec. 21, with priority expanding to include residents and staff at skilled nursing centers and long-term care facilities. That distribution will be administered through federal government contracts with CVS and Walgreens, Ferrer said. Ferrer said the vaccine distribution will then spread to other priority locations, including dialysis centers, infusion centers, substance-abuse and mental-health facilities and primary care clinics, as well as public health clinical and field workers, home health care and in-home supportive services workers and health care workers at pharmacies. Following will be clinical labs and imaging centers and specialty clinics. “Our hope would be by the end of January we receive enough vaccine here in the county that we completed Phase 1a, but again the unknown is how quickly allocations will get out into our field,” Ferrer said. “The distribution mechanics for 1a have already been secured, so really 1a will move efficiently with, again, the receipt of appropriate doses. The federal plan is perhaps for a third allocation at the end of December, then weekly allocations … throughout the upcoming new year.” Although the pending arrival of vaccines offered some hope that the pandemic could be moving closer to an end, officials said widespread vaccination is still months away. “Let’s be honest, it’s going to be awhile ’til, you know, we really can vaccinate all of L.A. County,” Supervisor Janice Hahn said. Hahn noted that with the number of health care workers and staff and residents and nursing facilities and long-term care centers ranging between 250,000 and 300,000 — and the fact that the vaccination requires two doses — that’s 600,000 doses that need to be administered before the general public will start having access. Hahn also recognized that there may still be public resistance to taking a hastily developed vaccines, but said, “I think the vast majority of people want to get back to their lives.” The board approved a motion calling on public health officials to report back next month on funding needs for vaccine administration, including a “messaging campaign” to reach out to the public about the availability and safety of the vaccine, particularly in vulnerable communities that may “resist taking the vaccine.” The county remains under a state regional stay-at-home order, which went into effect at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. The stay-at-home order will be in place for three weeks and bars gatherings of people from different households. Regions will be eligible to exit from the order on Dec. 28 if ICU capacity projections for the following month are above or equal to 15%. The state’s full stay-at-home order can be read at: https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/12.3.20-Stay-at-Home-Order-ICU-Scenario.pdf . Filed Under: Business, Featured, Health, Los Angeles County	cc/2021-04/en_head_0005.json.gz/line772

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