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Alexi Laiho brought light to the darkness of death metal | Metal
reMetal was never supposed to be fun. Pioneered in Sweden and the United States by bands like Death and Grave, it was a niche built around abrasive noise, with chainsaw-like guitar tones, relentless screaming, and rushing rhythms. His lyrics dealt with blood, fear, and Satanism. It was meant to be pure horror condensed into sound.
Alexi Laiho clearly didn’t get the memo. In a predominantly taciturn genre, for 22 years the singer and guitarist led the celebrated Finnish band Children of Bodom, co-founded with drummer Task Raatikainen in 1997, through a career of neoclassical melodies and hymn compositions. During that time, his musical exchanges with keyboardist Janne Airman became the heart and soul of the group, adding new levels of vitality to extreme metal. In 2019, Children of Bodom sadly parted ways, and just a year later, their former leader died at age 41.
While his peers seemed to shy away from exuberance, Laiho was a cheeky, flashy, and charismatic rock star. His virtuous guitar playing was a feature even on the debut album Something Wild, which he recorded at just 18 years old. In the same way that Ritchie Blackmore and Randy Rhoads had injected classical training into hard rock and heavy metal respectively, Laiho brought that enormous sophistication to even the most throbbing music, inspired by icons like Yngwie Malmsteen. And, of course, Airman stayed that way the entire time, resulting in a lot of great trade offs between the two registered technicians.
As a songwriter, Laiho played to those harmonic strengths, keeping the seething roars and breakneck rhythm of death metal, but also making sure that each Bodom track was an anthem in its own right. Hate Me !, Hebrew Death Roll and Bodom After Midnight especially were essential inclusions on any of the band’s set lists, all invigorating in their cathartic riffs, worm choruses and frenetic solos.
When performed live, the songs were strutted even more thanks to Laiho himself: 5ft 8in and slim, his face partially obscured by flowing red hair, yet he had the presence and commanding roar of a giant. He was expressive and interactive even when he was standing in front of the microphone, guitar in hand; His charisma, precision, and showmanship won the admiration of his cohorts and helped inspire a new generation of aspiring metal heroes.
Unlike many, Laiho’s rock star magnetism had no facade. Before Bodom even began, the then-teenager was nicknamed “Wild Child,” due not only to his love for quirky American metal heads WASP, but also his inimitable restlessness. “It’s pretty silly that I’m over 30 years old and still called Wild Child,” the frontman admitted to Metal Hammer’s Joel McIver in 2008, but the accuracy is impossible to deny. At age 10, his father taught him to drive. His drinking in the 2000s and 2010s, before quitting while on tour in 2013, was part of the underground metal legend. He was once on tour with internal bleeding and was seen vomiting blood backstage.
Alexi Laiho performing in 2019. Photograph: Kiko Huesca / EPA
The only rock star demeanor Laiho did not adopt was the untouchable demeanor, with family, colleagues and fans remembering him as down to earth and a joy to be around. ” Alexi Laiho was a monumental talent and a genuine, caring and thoughtful person,” tweeted Lamb of God guitarist Mark Morton after Laiho’s death. Kreator vocalist Mille Petra called him “humblest and sweetest person.” ” Alexi was the most loving and magnificent husband and father,” said his wife Kelli Wright-Laiho. “Our hearts are eternally broken.”
The rock’n’roll lifestyle never hampered Children of Bodom’s momentum. Between 1997 and 2000, the band released three impressive feature films; the last quarter (2003’s Hebrew Death Roll) topped the Finnish album charts. Bloodhound entered the UK Top 50 in 2008, with a new album reliably tracked every three years.
In a statement after his death, the surviving Children of Bodom members said that “Laiho had suffered long-term health problems during his last years.” Yet the musician was able to maintain an impressively prolific schedule, both on tour and in the studio, until the very end. Bodom’s final release, Hexed, came out in March 2019 and was followed by extensive tours of Europe and the United States. After the group’s disbandment, Laiho quickly focused on a follow-up project, Bodom After Midnight, with his former bandmate Daniel Freyberg. Three songs and a music video for the duo will be released posthumously.
Despite his horribly early death, Alexi Laiho remains a ray of light in the dank nihilism of death metal. His vigor and charisma were rare gifts, but fully exploited, creating a lighthearted spin on one of the most ghoulish styles of heavy music.
www.theguardian.com
George Lanington
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WuMo: Something Is Wrong
Publisher: Andrews McMeel
Written by: Mikael Wulff
Art By: Anders Morgenthaler
Rated Kids (ages 5+)
The cartoon WuMo celebrates life's absurdity and bittersweet ironies, holding up a funhouse mirror to our modern world and those who live in it. Thanks to its delightful artwork and irreverent humor, this hilarious comic by writer Mikael Wulff and illustrator Anders Morgenthaler has grown from an underground sensation to one of the biggest and most popular strips in Europe. WuMo's inventiveness is reminiscent of their countryman Hans Christian Andersen--if Andersen's fairy tales had been populated by sadistic pandas, disgruntled office workers, crazy beavers, Albert Einstein, Snoop Dogg, and Darth Vader. Named WuMo, after the Danish duo's last names, it appears in the largest papers in northern Europe, including Germany's Die Welt, Denmark's Politiken, and Norway's Dagbladet.
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Lens vs Angers PREDICTION & BETTING TIPS - 29/11/2020
Today's Predictions Ligue 1 Free Bets
Lens vs Angers Prediction was posted on: November 23, 2020
Our prediction for this Ligue 1 match:
Lens and Angers square off against each other at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in what is expected to be a very exciting game. Lens did well to beat Dijon on the road at the weekend, with the team once again proving their worth on their return to the Ligue 1. The Yellow-Reds aim to give fans yet another reason for celebration, and they are certainly capable of beating les Scoistes at home ground.
Angers suffered a 1-0 loss to Olympique Lyon on Matchday 11, with the team dropping to 11th position in the standings. Nonetheless, les Scoistes have been producing fine displays on the travels this season, with the team eyeing their fourth away win. A close encounter is on the cards at Stade Bollaert-Delelis, and we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw. The good news for the visiting team is that midfielder Thomas Mangani returns from suspension.
This match will be played on 29/11/2020 at 09:00 AM
Highlighted Player (Gael Kakuta):
Gael Kakuta is a winger who plays for La Liga side Rayo Vallecano. Kakuta is the product of Chelsea youth academy, but he made no more than 6 appearances in the Premier League for the Blues. After spending five seasons on loan with Fulham, Bolton, Dijon, Vitesse, Lazio and Rayo Vallecano, the French footballer moved to Sevilla in the 2015/2016 La Liga campaign.
Gael Kakuta, though, played only two games for the Andalusian side in the Spanish top flight as he soon moved to China. After ending his spell with Hebei China Fortune, Kakuta returns to Spain, with the pacey winger signing a loan deal with Deportivo La Coruna. Gael Kakuta, who was born in Lille, France on June 21, 1991, moved to Rayo Vallecano in 2018, signing a four-year deal with the capital club.
Speaking of his international career, the 173-cm-tall footballer scored 6 goals in 18 appearances for France U21 team, but he represents DR Congo on the senior level.
Highlighted Team (Angers):
French Football Federation was founded in 1919, with French football club Angers being founded the same year. Les Scoistes returned to the French top flight at the end of the 2014/2015 season and they finished the 2015/2016 Ligue 1 campaign in ninth place in the standings.
Angers were having their ups and downs in the 2016/2017 season and, as a result, they finished 12th. Les Scoistes are well known for their black jerseys with white stripes, whilst the color of their away kits is white. Stade Raymond Kopa is the team’s home ground and the capacity of the stadium is 17.835.
The venues was opened back in 1912 and the stadium’s record attendance is 22.989 (April 26, 1969 vs. Olympique Marseille). Speaking of the club’s most notable players, we have to mention Fahid Ben Khalfallah, Vladica Kovacevic, Claudiu Keseru, Paul Alo’o, Amar Rouai and Cedric Daury. It has to be noted that the 2017/2018 season will be their 24th in the French top flight.
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We’re on Twitter!: And Some WPS News
Before we get down to business, we just wanted to let you know that Footiebusiness is on Twitter as….Footiebusiness! After more than a year of covering the business of American soccer, we thought it was time to make the full leap to twitter. We hope you will follow us. If you are on Twitter, drop us a line in the comments section or via e-mail (footiebusiness@gmail.com) and let us know your Twitter Account.
Big news out of WPS. The Women’s league has announced Citi as an official “founding partner” joining original founding partner PUMA. As part of the arrangement, Citi’s logo will be on the back of every WPS jersey. The press release also notes that season ticket sales for the returning teams are up about 17%
It has been an interesting offseason for the league. WPS signature franchise Los Angeles Sol announced that it will cease operations and not participate in the 2010 season, despite being the only WPS team with a jersey sponsor. The deal, with Amway International, included the Amway name on the jersey, stadium signage and placement on an array of Sol items. At the same time, the expansion Atlanta franchise will be the first to play in a soccer specific stadium built for a WPS franchise. The 8,300 seater is less than 30 miles from downtown Atlanta. The stadium will cost less than $20 million to construct and will host both the Beat and Kennesaw State University Women’s soccer team. The stadium is designed to increase to 16k for purposes of concerts and is expected to host NCAA events. Click here for images of the stadium.
In its second season, WPS has added teams, sponsors, ticket sales and a stadium. Things are certainly looking up for year two. We will keep you posted on business developments from WPS as the season gets closer and during the heart of the campaign.
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The Arbitration movie…way too arbitrary.
Posted on August 26, 2016 December 26, 2017 ISDPosted in Movie Critiques
Every writer/director/producer desires to be a part of the making of a complex movie—not your regular kind of movie: the kind that has its audience pondering what’s going on till they later discover the answers; the kind that intentionally leaves loopholes that it later ties up; the kind that suggests that geniuses are on board, and some research had gone down in pre-production.
Yes, The Arbitration movie certainly answers to these claims, however, it is only successful at achieving the “complicated” status, which is a no-no in film.
Complex and Complicated are not the same in film-making, and cannot be used interchangeably. The truth about story-telling is this: the storyline must be kept simple. What should make it complex is the multi-dimensional nature of the characters, and not the story itself. There’s no such thing as a complex storyline, and this movie’s shortcomings major in this aspect.
Certainly, The Arbitration’s got what works, but also’s got what doesn’t, and we’ll see about that.
Sexual Harassment in the workplace is a major issue in the world today, and the audience are glad that a Nigerian movie is finally here to tackle it. However, in The Arbitration, it isn’t portrayed in such a way that is profitable, as every time the deed goes down to our seeing, Ms. Onujobi is the seducer; either well dressed and hitting on Gbenga, or in a sexy and revealing dress, pretending she doesn’t want him.
Also, the movie keeps getting into the concept of sexual harassment as “it is”, and getting out of it as “it’s not”, till the end when it is concluded that sexual harassment, in fact, never occurred. The problem here is this: why go all that elaborate, only to end on a note that isn’t a whole new point, but somehow endorses the game both love-birds are into? What’s worse? The secretary’s university tale confirming that sexual harassment has its benefit if well utilized? It appears this filmmaker is not in the satirical business, and is quite condescending.
Also, Gbenga loses the arbitration for some reason that isn’t sexual harassment, and so, this all now appears to be a gimmick the movie crew uses to spice up a movie that truly is only about a kind of legal issue that the characters keep rambling about.
The idea of Modern Technology is largely treated in The Arbitration: be it the bulk sms, the caller tune, the banking apps, and sms shortcodes. This idea engulfs the entire movie, and in a very technical and corporate manner, making it look like the movie was made for an audience into Information Technology. This idea would have worked better if used sparingly, to cater to a much larger audience, and without all that jargons.
Legal Issues are a very realistic aspect of every human’s life in one form or another. However, The Arbitration, the legal issue tackled all through the movie doesn’t really make a human connection, especially for Nigerians. This could be because it’s not a true-life story. Good Hollywood movies about intense legal cases are usually based on a true-life story.
I acknowledge that the filmmaker underwent a form of research on legal cases, or had a one-on-one with a lawyer of some sort, however, I strongly believe that his focus was misdirected, as many hot Nigerian court cases with proceedings and paperwork could have very well informed what a story like this could have been, allowing it to sit properly, making the desired human connection.
Love can be all sorts of things, and “complicated” is a major one of them. Nobody seems to understand what’s really going on between Ms. Onujobi and Gbenga, and this is very satisfying, as it makes a human connection on what we’ve all experienced in our lives, our friends’ lives, our family’s lives, in our celebrities’ lives, or some random person whose gist we’ve heard. This is the only theme that strikes gold in this movie, but gets dampened by all other themes which make it appear a little unrealistic, and especially as the movie ends leaving us in a loop of no proper love-interest resolve.
The story starts with a clichéd proverb: there are three sides to every story, blah blah blah. Still, we never get to see the third side? What actually happened? What is the truth? It’s either this filmmaker doesn’t fully understand this proverb, or he chooses not to answer his own question. In the end, it appears this movie tries to pass a message across, but shoots itself in the foot and doesn’t. 3/10
The movie’s construct doesn’t allow for sub-plots, as the characters are forced to sit at an arbitration conference to narrate the entire movie. A couple of recess moments, flashbacks, and the beginning of the movie do occur briefly, but somehow don’t make it to being qualified as sub-plots. For the record, The Flashback is now increasingly frowned upon internationally, as it appears the concept’s over-flogged and almost clichéd, not to speak of how it sticks out like a sore thumb in this movie.
At the start of The Arbitration movie, the older lawyer has a tête-à-tête with the younger lawyer. There, we get a backstory of how they and Ms. Onujobi are QC (Queens’ College) old girls. Later in the movie, it is emphasized how QC is the best school to have been in because the alumni seem to have some kind of inseparable bond, and how they are winners at everything they do. I’d like to state it here that QC girls, also, have a lot of haters because of these same alleged reasons and more. The haters are in this movie’s audience, so this inevitably turns out to be seriously in bad taste.
What would have worked better is the name of a fictitious school. But would that have really worked if no one knows the venerability of that school? QC only seems to work here because everyone knows about her past glory, and so this aspect of the movie shies away from proper development.
The plot seems to get a little messy as it gets too complicated along the line; the movie trying its best to neatly tighten the many loose ends. This wouldn’t have been a problem to tackle if the plot was kept simple and clean. The complexity should come with the characters multi-dimensionally proving to us that “as simple as this story is, we can make your thoughts go wild with our complex nature”.
The plot of this movie, also seems to be well suited to a TV Pilot (soap operas et al), as this movie appears to have a lot going on that could be spread into various episodes, avoiding it being complicated and enabling proper character development. Also, there’s a universal theme, Information Technology, which can be tackled in different forms in the number of episodes that could be: sms shortcodes today, caller-ringback tune tomorrow, in the midst of some drama, instead of having it all choked up like it is now. I hope this is clear.
There doesn’t seem to be any form of suspense also, but quite a few surprises. Alfred Hitchcock made an analogy about “suspense” and “surprise”: knowing there is a bomb underneath the table ticking, and could explode at any minute is suspense; but a bomb explosion with no forewarning is surprise. Apparently, suspense endears the audience better than surprise, as the audience feel well carried along, and somehow feel like a part of the decision to be made.
Surprise, on the other hand, most times, when it’s not a pleasant surprise, is cheating the audience, as they are not well carried along with what’s going on in the movie: the other lady Gbenga sleeps with and who gets pregnant—surprise; Mr. Chijioke and his involvement—surprise; Gbenga’s wife who we never saw but all of a sudden see—surprise. The audience aren’t carried along with how they all of a sudden become relevant, and the movie just tries to make them work somehow. Do I need to mention here that characterization doesn’t work this way in film making? All active characters should be introduced by 20mins into the movie to allow for proper development.
This movie also doesn’t have a clear cut or discernable structure: 3 act structure, hero’s journey, or even the easily manipulable 8 act structure. It’s just plain and straightforward; no real turning points or proper twists. 4/10
All the characters in The Arbitration are unfortunately one dimensional; flat. Only Ms. Onujobi (and maybe the older lawyer) crosses to the side of two-dimensional and is more rounded. It is expected that she should be, though, afterall, she’s the protagonist of this movie. She runs hot and cold, and certainly is sexy-hot when she’s hot. She’s perfect for this role, as she makes facial expressions and eye-contact that go a long way in the art of seduction. It is no wonder Gbenga is in love with her, as she appears to be more interesting and versatile than his stiff wife.
Onujobi is very comfortable with the use of the F-word, and this is in no way inappropriate; she’s young, aggressive, intelligent, over-confident, and despite all these, desperate for love; this is typical for many ladies in the real world with the same attributes. It is also typical that they go for men that they perceive are better than they, which, most times are not available, and so these ladies are one of the most frustrated set of women with regards finding love.
Look at Chijioke, the plus-sized software developer. He’s charmed by Onujobi but can’t tell her, yet admits in the conference room, almost as if seeking support from the people therein. His kind of character is also very real, as these developer dudes in the real world really don’t get to have a social life. They want the sexiest ladies, but have no idea about nailing them. Some of these dudes get lucky and end up with hot girls, but is this true love? Many hot girls also like dudes with as much money as Chijioke.
Chijioke is a special character in the movie, but is introduced too late, in a way that the audience almost do not care about him, but he doesn’t go unnoticed, as he steps in as a breath of fresh air from the stuffiness the audience has had to sit in with in that arbitration conference room.
The older lawyer adds some spice to the movie with her sarcasm; always talking down to the younger lawyer and her client, Onujobi, but acting like she’s only being objective. Her character stands out from the rest of the others, as she’s more rounded, and only for these reasons: we notice how defeated she seems about the unexpected and when something doesn’t go her way; and her sudden friendliness to the younger lawyer and her client in the end.
Sudden friendliness? Is this supposed to be because she’s expressing her, seemingly unrealistic, QC bond? Which, by the way, throws all professional caution—and client loyalty to a-now-very-distressed Gbenga—to the wind. We are also talking about a lot of money here! The same Gbenga she’s been playing over-protective mom with? Come on, an acknowledging, discreet wink and smirk from her, with a few, smart QC solidarity words would have been more than enough to pass the fun message across at that conference room. Then, the audience could watch them laugh over the case at lunch on another day; that would also have been more in her character.
The younger lawyer, on the other hand, speaks to the Nigerian audience about what it’s like to be placed in an opposing position against your “elder”. She’s got no flavor…nothing. This might be because she’s too scared to appear disrespectful to the senior lawyer and alumni of QC, and so timidly, but quite intelligently, defends her client in this arbitration. But why the hell is she screaming in the garden that Gbenga can’t rape Onujobi and get away with it? Isn’t Onujobi her client? Why is she calling this rape when she knows it’s not? There wasn’t anyone in the garden that she was pretending to, right? I understand this is meant to be a major plot point in the movie, but it sadly doesn’t make much sense, and so isn’t.
Mr. Buknor, the arbitrator, only serves as a pawnish intermediary; giving cues to both sides of the story to continue their dreadful narration of the movie.
Gbenga, surprisingly, doesn’t appear to be in as much authority as the movie posits him to be. Or is it Onujobi stealing all his shine? Even in the flashbacks, Onujobi remains active all the way, and he passive. All the times they have sex, it looks like Onujobi hitting on him, even when it’s clear he’s the one asking for it. Onujobi doesn’t fear him one bit, so it is surprising she’s in this legal mess with him. Like earlier stated, the love in this movie is quite complicated, and this is also why the sexual harassment theme doesn’t really work. 5/10
This script makes all the dialogue mistakes that could possibly be made in film making: too on-the-nose, telling and not showing, talking heads. Also, there seems to be a lot of business-talk that the audience aren’t really interested in, and this is made worse by its lengthy presentation, rather than it being lean and mean like majority of the older lawyer’s lines.
An audience would only sit up when a natural conflict occurs—one that truly makes a human connection— and not corporate conflict embedded in language jargons. This distracts the audience, allowing them lose eye contact with the screen always.
Another painful aspect of the dialogue in The Arbitration is the fact that all the characters talk alike. There isn’t much of personality attached to the lines they say. The saving grace would be when Onujobi sometimes switches tone in her flashbacks, and when the older lawyer flavours her lines with some attitude.
A lot of times, the audience are lost when it comes to the corporate jargons that overflow in this movie. This language is too precise and could be dumbed down in other meaningful small-talks or action sequences outside the conference room. But as earlier stated, this movie unrecommendably doesn’t allow for sub-plots and so the language choice here can’t really be helped.
The dialogue is, indeed, intelligent, but this is a movie; the audience should be entertained, not schooled!
Only at the points where Onujobi activates some conflict does The Arbitration really feel like it’s moving. One would be when she makes her way to Gbenga and kisses him in front of his wife, and afterwards threatens the wife. This keeps the spirit of the audience up. Another would be when Onujobi receives the pregnancy test image, and charges towards Gbenga to give him the word of his life, and some other parts. Conflict is what gets a movie moving, not intense deliberation with no real high points, and what feels like a real-life family meeting. 4/10
It is appreciated that this filmmaker, clearly, had to work with a timid budget, and so, majority of the disappointing camera shots can be forgiven, however, the full potential use of all locations in a movie for the creation of active characters, rather than a stagnant, posited, melo-dramatic show is highly recommended. Nobody cares about the flowery details in film; just give us the dirt!
In the end, it appears this filmmaker is more intellectual-minded than entertaining, and so should have chosen a different and more effective medium of passing his fictional message across. A good suggestion would be as a voluminous, mind-boggling, and slow-reading novel. 22/50
Percentage: 44%
Grade: E
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2 thoughts on “The Arbitration movie…way too arbitrary.”
Ebun Uyi says:
Well I think they missed it right from right from the premises.you can not arbitrate a rape case.sexual harassment ,maybe but it will be a difficult pill to swallow.cases of such nature are usually between the state and the defendant.May this could fly if it was a case of victimisation and gentle inequality.My 2 cents ,please
ISD says:
Thank you for the two cents. *hugs* n *kisses*
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A Century of Brothels in Wallace, Idaho: An Overview
The podcast episode I’ve linked to above discusses some of the madams and brothels in Wallace, Idaho through the years, beginning in the early mining camp days and wrapping up with the early 1990s. Below is a transcript with pictures.
Some of the earliest evidence for the houses appears in 1890, in the form of sensational newspaper stories and even advertisements. In December of this year, an ad appears announcing a Christmas ball to celebrate the 1890 grand opening of Gracie Edwards’s The Star, a high-class brothel located at the corner of 5th and Pine.
The Star employed at least six women from 1890-1904.[1] Gracie’s parlor house featured crystal goblets, satin spreads, and pillow shams on the beds, following the example of larger city bordellos. Two of her girls gained fame one night when Lulu Dumont stabbed Frankie Dunbar with her stiletto seven times while fighting over money.[2] She survived.
Madam Effie Rogan ran a house called The Reliance on Pine between 5th and 6th streets during the 1890s. In about 1904, she moved from Pine Street to the alley behind what is today the Oasis Bordello Museum. Effie’s housemates reported their occupations as dressmaker and hairdresser to the 1910 census taker, but they were probably both working girls because the following year, Effie was in court for keeping a house of prostitution.[3] By 1912, she had been convicted of sex trafficking, which was referred to at the time as “white slavery.”[4]
Effie Rogan in 1906. Photo Courtesy University of Idaho Library Special Collections (Barnard Stockbridge Collection)
In 1908, the Daily Times features an ad[5] for an establishment in the red light district called the Palm Garden, managed by a woman named Jennie Girard from 1906-1911. The ad is rather vague about what happened there, saying only that the house is “The Only Place of its Kind in Idaho,” and urges the reader to “Come and Be Convinced.” This theme was consistent with Jennie’s style: she also ran a variety show out of a place called the Surprise Theater.
In 1910, four women worked for madam Connie Foss, whose house was also on ‘the Alley’ of “Block 23.”
Connie Foss in 1908. Photo Courtesy University of Idaho Library Special Collections (Barnard Stockbridge Collection)
After President Teddy Roosevelt’s visit in 1903, the city began relocating the working girls to the triangle piece of land north of Cedar Street, between 6th and the river. This area would eventually become the “official” restricted district.[6] By 1904, Mayor Rossi had mandated that “all lewd women” would be confined “absolutely” to Avenue A, the alley located here.[7] Rossi began to enforce this policy of separation and containment strictly in 1905, when he declared to the city council that prostitution was “a necessary evil,” but that it must be limited “to its present quarters with a strong hand.”[8]
By 1911, much of the country had worked itself into a moral panic over prostitution, and many restricted districts closed completely. The Mann Act was signed into law one year earlier, and it prohibited transporting women across state lines for “immoral purposes.” It was meant to target procurers and aid in the prosecution of those engaged in human trafficking and sex slavery. In the rough mining town of Wallace, full of single men, the thinking went that as long as vice was limited to Alley A, it was okay for some women to sell sex in order to, as Rossi put it, keep “virtue in the highest esteem”[9]—that is, prevent other women from getting raped. So the concerns shifted to public health and social hygiene instead, as they soon would across the rest of the nation as well. In 1913 the red light district financed local improvements and was the first part of town to benefit from paved streets and other upgrades.[10] The city council voted in 1917 to grant the health officer oversight of the conditions there, setting the stage for medical regulation in the future.[11]
By 1917, the United States government had declared a war at home as well as abroad, launching a comprehensive campaign to eliminate the remaining red light districts across the country. This attempt was successful in many cities, but in towns such as Wallace, prostitution was such a part of the culture that it would not be eradicated so easily. The War Department teamed up with Brown manufacturing company to distribute “educational” propaganda to sites of industry such as logging mills and mines. Fliers and pay stub enclosures, sent to the Potlatch Forests Company for distribution,[12] were meant to curb the demand for sex work through fear mongering.
1917 War Department Fear Propaganda. University of Idaho Special Library Collections & Archives (Potlatch Papers)
The government also included suggestions for rhetoric appealing to patriotism and loyalty to country when giving safety lectures to workers. One flier warns, “Keep Away from Prostitutes Priced and Private. Most cases of clap and syphilis come from sexual intercourse with prostitutes (whores). 70% of all ‘loose women’ have both.” This material seems a bit extreme, proclaiming that clap and syphilis “are among the most important causes of insanity, blindness, paralysis, impotence, barrenness, miscarriages, and many terrible diseases called by other names.” While some of this propaganda is factually inaccurate, syphilis was a serious problem.
Josie Morin was a well-known madam at the U&I Rooms. For a Red Cross fundraiser during WWI, she gave a little girl named Mary Gordon White $25.00, which would be the equivalent of about $450-$500.00 in 2014 currency. Gordon White, who grew up in the house on 301 Cedar Street, wrote about her experience years later: “I rang the bell and a very nice lady asked me to come in. Her living room had pink shaded lights and a lot of shiny satin pillows, and she seemed very friendly and very pretty. [… When] I told about my lucky afternoon at dinner that night, my father said he knew her. She was a very generous lady. She gave money and other helpful things when needed” and was “a very well-known madam who had a booming business in Wallace and the Coeur d’Alenes.”[13]
Josie Morin in 1914. Photo Courtesy University of Idaho Library Special Collections (Barnard Stockbridge)
Babe Kelly was one of forty-four indicted by a grand jury for conspiracy to violate the Prohibition law in the event that came to be known as the North Idaho Whiskey Rebellion. In November of 1929, two weeks after the stock market crashed, the paper reported the wave of arrests by federal agents: “Some of the defendants were visibly affected as they were brought into Commissioner Walker’s office, but the majority laughed and chatted.[…] Most jovial of all was fur-coated Babe Kelly, who draped herself in a chair, lit a cigarette, and began ‘kidding’ the officers and telling jokes.”[14] These indictments were a pretty big deal at the time, and represent the second of three major federal raids in Wallace’s history, with the first being the intervention during the labor wars of the 1890s, and the third being the gambling raid in 1991. Local historian Dick Magnuson has pointed out that, when compared to other Volstead Act conspiracies, the unusual thing about the North Idaho Whiskey rebellion was that money paid to public officials went back to the local area, rather than into private pockets.
Anna Brass, aka Mrs. Julius Brass, was a madam on Avenue A during the 1920s. In August of 1931, The Health and Sanitation Committee, along with the fire chief and chief of police recommended to the city council that her brick building needed to be torn down because it was “so dilapidated and/or is in such condition so as to menace the public health and/or safety of persons and/or property on account of increased fire hazard and/or otherwise.”[15] If she didn’t remove it within ten days, the city threatened to demolish it for her and tax her for the cost.[16] She would, however, continue to run a brothel in the restricted district until at least 1937.[17]
After prohibition ended, women began to return to greater leadership roles within the community. For example, women such as Bess Ricard owned and operated their own joints again. Ricard’s was called the Pepper Box during the 1940s[18]. It may have simply been a bar, but was most likely a brothel that served beer and liquor and featured slot machines.
Bess Ricard. Photo Courtesy University of Idaho Library Special Collections (Barnard Stockbridge)
Gambling had been technically banned beginning around the turn of the century up until 1947, at which point in time the city council legalized “coin-operated amusement devices,” and during this first licensing period alone, brought in about $22,000 dollars, which translates to nearly a quarter of a million today.[19] In 1938, the amount would increase to $38,000, or about $376,000 in today’s money. Then in 1949 the town expanded the ordinance to include “punchboards” and other “chance prize games.”[20] A woman by the name of Ruth Poska also applied for such licenses under the name of an establishment called The Club, which was located where the Bordello Museum is today. She was likely the madam upstairs, which might have been called the Club Rooms at that time.[21]
Ruth Poska. Photo Courtesy University of Idaho Library Special Collections (Barnard Stockbridge)
Dolores Arnold, was the “star” madam of the post-World War II era. She first came to Wallace from Bremerton, Washington in 1943,[22] and by 1947 was in charge of the Lux Rooms. People say she could have been a movie star, ran her business in a “classy” way, and was both respected and beloved by people around town.
Dolores Arnold in 1943. Photo Courtesy University of Idaho Library Special Collections (Barnard Stockbridge)
Like Gracie Edwards had done fifty years prior, Dolores hosted Christmas parties for local businessmen and community leaders, and like Josie Morin twenty-five years prior, she gave generously to charitable causes, even turning some causes into a double-benefit: she bought so many raffle tickets that she would win, and then she would give away the prizes to families in need.[23] In 1972, she donated food baskets to the families of the 92 miners killed in the Sunshine disaster.[24]
Luoma Delmonte was also widely seen as a community leader. She was close friends with Dolores and competed with her in the realm of charitable giving.[25]
Luoma Del Monte in 1945. Photo Courtesy University of Idaho Library Special Collections (Barnard Stockbridge)
She came to Wallace in 1945 and had made over the Western Rooms into The Jade by 1953. Known around town simply as “Loma,” she had a reputation for being funny and for unleashing a torrent of dirty words if you pissed her off.[26] Loma was a devout Catholic, and many of the profits from her house went to the St. Alphonsus church.[27]
Dolores and Loma set the standard for the way the houses would be run in Wallace. They ensured that the women they employed would not solicit on the streets nor drink in the bars around town, although they were allowed to visit the drug store, bank, buy paperbacks and magazines, and wire money to their families using Western Union. Around town, the girls were never to speak to a man first, for fear the man might become embarrassed at being recognized in front of others, or perhaps also because people worried that could easily cross the line into solicitation. These women both donated liberally to the city coffers and special community events, such as prizes for the fishing derby, when the town drained the pool, refilled it with creek water, and planted fish.
During this time prostitution was widely embraced and regulated by the town. Penicillin’s availability and effectiveness led to changing attitudes about sexuality nationally, and lessened the consequences of promiscuous or commoditized sex. Every woman who came into town had her picture taken by Nellie Stockbridge and also checked in and out with the police, who ran her rap sheet through the FBI records to see if there were items of concern and to double-check that she was over the age of 21.
People who grew up in Wallace didn’t know anything other than sex work as a fact of everyday life. The community embraced its wild “live and let live” mining camp attitude and the underground economy that went along with it. A New York Times article appearing during the 1973 shutdown confuses some things, but offers an example of the high degree of acceptance the community had toward the madams and houses, and illustrates how wide Wallace’s reputation had spread, noting that a bartender at Albi’s had fielded 14 long-distance phone calls that day to ask if it was true.[28]
The truth was, state laws had been reformed in the early 1970s and the long-simmering differences in culture between northern and southern Idaho came to a head when Stanley Crow, a so-called “moral crusader” from the southern part of the state accused Governor Andrus of taking bribes to allow Wallace’s houses to continue operations instead of enforcing the new laws.[29] Afterward, the story goes, local businessmen Harry Magnuson and Hank Day got on the phone to Governor Andrus and said, “You run your end of the state and we’ll run ours.”[30] So the houses didn’t shut down for long, but the rooms on the second floors did operate more quietly for a while.
Police regulation appears to have ended in 1973, although the madams still enjoyed protection and continued donating money into a community fund managed by the chamber of commerce. Later claims that this amounted to bribery and corruption were not substantiated during two subsequent trials—it would be a misunderstanding of the community attitude and the legal evidence to interpret the arrangement the madams had with the town as anything other than mutually beneficial, reciprocal, and according to a 1977 study, was embraced by 75-80 percent of Wallace citizens.[31]
According to police records there was a house called the Sahara that employed four girls during the year of 1973, but nobody really seems to remember this house, and it’s possible that the Arment operated under this name for a brief time of back-stairs-entry-only during the temporary closure of 1973. That’s just an educated guess. Dolores apparently operated the Lux as a “massage parlor” for a short period of time during this year, until concerns subsided and operations resumed as before, in an open secret, regionally accepted manner.
There were five established houses, all located on the second floors of downtown buildings. The Lux was at 212 ½ 6th St. with access from Kelly’s Alley, The Arment was above 601 Cedar St. until 1977, when it turned into the relocated Lux.
The Oasis was above 605 Cedar St, where the museum is today. Ginger, madam from 1963 until its closure, moved to Wallace from Hollywood, California.
Ginger. (Photo by Heather Branstetter, with thanks to Eva Truean, Oasis Bordello Museum)
Like Luoma, Ginger wasn’t very public around town, but she also donated to local causes such as the annual mining competition.[32] She drank black velvet and wore three hundred dollar pajamas, leaving her house only to make trips to the bank and to sign legal papers from time to time.[33] Her house, at 605 ½ Cedar, featured an incredible number of mirrors, following in the tradition of brothels like the Everleigh Club in Chicago and Babe Connors’s Palace in St. Louis.[34]
Oasis Door. (Photo by Heather Branstetter, with thanks to Eva Truean and the Bordello Museum)
The Oasis is now a museum and novelty shop, preserved in much the way Ginger left it when she and the girls left town.
“In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash — Casey” sign (Photo by Heather Branstetter, with thanks to Eva Truean and the Bordello Museum)
611 ½ Cedar St. was home to the Western until 1953, the Jade until 1967, and then the Luxette until the late 1980s. The U&I Rooms, referred to by the University of Idaho college students in Moscow as the school’s “northern branch,” was located above 613 Cedar St. Lee Martin came to Wallace in the 1960s and ran the U&I Rooms at 613 ½ Cedar until its closure.
U&I Rooms Matchbook Image. (Photo by Heather Branstetter, with thanks to John Hansen)
Once you were friends with Lee, you were friends for life[35]—she was known for being loyal to her people, and once sent $500.00 to some local guys who’d run into trouble and gotten themselves stranded in Colorado.[36] Her approach to keeping the girls happy was to ensure they had a social life, so it was common during the 1970s and 80s for locals to go up to the U&I just to hang out and drink.[37] Some of them became so close that they called themselves “the family.”[38] Although you didn’t see the girls out at the bars around town, they did socialize more during the later years, developing friendships with local women as well.[39] Tanya arrived on the scene during the early 1970s. People talk about what a rookie she was when she first arrived but she was smart, liked her job, and had a head for business, so she advanced to a leadership role quickly,[40] assuming most of the management duties at the U&I by 1985.
1982 Seattle Times Article. (Click on the picture once and then in the new window that opens, click again to zoom and read the article)
The U&I, in the written record as early as 1905, would hang on until 1991, outlasting the others. The Oasis shut down in January of 1988, the Lux and Luxette closed around the same time, due to Dolores’s Alzheimer’s disease increasing in severity, and finally in September of 1990 the U&I was mostly closed. It remained open in a quieter way until early June of 1991, when, according to at least one account, an FBI agent confessed to Tanya “in a moment of weakness,” warning her that a large raid targeting the illegal gambling would soon take place, and they should take the opportunity to leave town for good.[41]
1989 Idaho Statesman Article
Word is everything had mostly died down anyway, that the local economy could no longer support the workforce it had previously (unemployment soared to between 20-40%) and AIDS had really put a damper on the demand for the girls’ work. The century of brothels in Wallace was over, and the town transitioned into a tourism community, moving from selling sex to selling the past.
Image from Lux-Luxette Calendar. (Photo by Heather Branstetter, from personal collection)
By Heather Branstetter, with generous support provided by The Wallace District Mining Museum and Virginia Military Institute.
If you would like to learn about the locations of the brothels through the years, along with maps, you can find that information HERE.
Personal Interviews and Research Assistance
Thank you so much for your contributions to and participation in this project:
Mitch Alexander
John Amonson
Katie & Joe Bauer
“Bobby C”
Ken & Joann Branstetter
Mike & Nancy Branstetter
Dick Caron
Terry Douglas
Bob Dunsmore
Sam Eismann
Mike Feiler
Merrill Field
Nick Fluge
Penny Caron Garr
Fred & Debbie Gibler
Kristi Gnaedinger
John & Sue Hansen
Tom Harman
Rod Higgins
Patti Houchin
Archie Hulsizer
Butch Jacobson
Richard Magnuson
Michelle Mayfield
Jim & Peggy McReynolds
Penny Michael
Lynn Mogensen
Bill & Karen Mooney
Gary Morrison
Moe Pellissier
John Posnick
Justin Rice
Chase Sanborn
Patty Schaeffer
Tammy Schonhanes
Julie Austin Stewart
Eva Truean
Dick Vester
I am also grateful to be surrounded by incredibly smart professional colleagues and mentors who have influenced and inspired my thinking on this project. Dan Anderson, Risa Applegarth, Gordon Ball, Kelly Bezio, Erin Branch, Julie Brown, Jameela Dallis, Jane Danielewicz, Sarah Hallenbeck, Jordynn Jack, Kristen Lacefield, Jim McReynolds, Chelsea Redeker, Lindsay Rose Russell, Rose Mary Sheldon, and Todd Taylor: thank you so much for your contributions, advice, and encouragement.
Bibliography and Notes
Abbott, Karen. Sin in the Second City: Madams, Ministers, Playboys, and the Battle for America’s Soul. New York: Random House, 2007. Kindle Edition.
“Board of Health Inspects City’s Restricted District.” Idaho Press, 12 October, 1911.
“Five Brothels Shut in an Idaho Town.” Special to the New York Times, 5 November 1973, pg 17, via ProQuest Historical Newspapers.
Powell, Cynthia S. Beyond Molly B’Damn: Prostitution in the Coeur d’Alenes, 1880-1911. MA Thesis, Central Washington University, 1994.
Shoshone County Courthouse District Court Records.
Smith, Donna Krulitz. “It Will All Come Out in the Courtroom”: Prohibition in Shoshone County, Idaho. MA Thesis, University of Idaho, 2004.
Wallace City Council Minute Books.
White, Mary Gordon. “A Child’s Eye View” Personal Narrative. Wallace District Mining Museum Archival Collection.
[1] Powell 51.
[2] “The Stiletto. It is Used by One of the Fallen Sisterhood with Serious Result.” Wallace Press 10 October 1891, qtd. in Powell 74 and Moynahan.
[3] Shoshone County Court House, District Court Office, Index to Register of Criminal Actions; Proceedings Book B, No 497, qtd. in Powell 48.
[4] Powell 48 and 59.
[5] Tom Harman primary sources files in 2014 Wallace District Mining Museum (WDMM) Brothel Project digital repository.
[6] Spokesman-Review articles in Dick Caron files, 2014 WDMM Brothel Project digital repository. City of Wallace, City Council Record Book, 28 October 1901 to 10 September 1906, Minutes of Council Chamber, 24 April 1905, qtd. in Powell 104-105.
[7] Powell 104.
[10] City of Wallace Council Minute Books, 1913-1916, pgs 30-36, 22 September 1913.
[11] City of Wallace Council Minute Books, 1916-1923, pg 167, 10 September 1917.
[12] Potlatch Forests Papers, MG 96 Box 4, “Military.”
[13] Mary Gordon White, “A Child’s Eye View,” personal narrative, WDMM archival collection.
[14] Wallace Press-Times 11/14/29, pg. 1
[15] Wallace City Council Minute Book 1931-1939, 24 August 1931, p. 423
[16] Ibid., pg 424. The legal description indicates this building was just behind and moving toward the East of where the Oasis is today.
[17] Wallace City Council Minute Books, 1931-1939, 14 December 1936, pgs 658-659.
[18] Wallace City Council Minute Books, 1939-1947, 8 January 1945, pg 958.
[19] Wallace City Council Minute Books, 1939-1947, Ordinance 292, 24 March 1947, pg 1024-1028. The State of Idaho and Shoshone County each received a quarter of this money, while the city kept half (pg 1026).
[20] Wallace City Council Minute Books, 1947-1960, Ordinance 300, January 1949, pg. 1085.
[21] Richard Magnuson told me (2014 interview) he thought the Oasis was called the Club Rooms. Police records document that it was known as the Oasis by 1952.
[22] Picture records, Barnard-Stockbridge Collection. Town of origin information, Lynn Mogensen and Eva Truean (2014).
[23] Personal Interview with Gary Morrison (2010).
[24] “Five Brothels Shut in an Idaho Town.” Special to the New York Times, 5 November 1973, pg 17, via ProQuest Historical Newspapers.
[25] Personal Interview with Richard Magnuson (2014).
[26] Reverend Dr. Jim Ranyon personal narrative (2008) in Dick Caron files, WDMM Brothel Project digital repository.
[27] Phone Interview with Penny Garr (2014).
[29] Personal Interview with Richard Magnuson (2010 and 2014).
[30] Personal Interview with Dick Vester (2010).
[31] Buddy Miles Survey on Attitudes Toward Prostitution, MA Thesis, Washington State University, 1977.
[32] Personal interview with Penny Michael. The Oasis Rooms is listed, along with the Lux and Luxette, among the contributors to the first contest in 1984 (can be found in primary sources in the digital 2014 WDMM Brothel Collection).
[33] Personal Interview with “Art” (2010) and Richard Magnuson (2014).
[34] Abbott, Karen. Sin in the Second City: Madams, Ministers, Playboys, and the Battle for America’s Soul. New York: Random House, 2007. Kindle Edition. Chapter One, Kindle Locations 340-345.
[35] Personal Interview with Patti Houchin (2014)
[36] Story independently told during personal interviews with Bill Mooney (firsthand knowledge of the story, 2014) and John Posnick (secondhand knowledge of the story, 2010).
[37] Personal Interviews with Chuck Roberts (2014) and Bill Mooney (2014).
[38] Personal Interview with Chuck Roberts (2014).
[39] Kristi Gnaedinger (2014), Patti Houchin, (2014).
[40] Personal Interview with Kristi Gnaedinger (2010, 2014), Chuck Roberts (2014), and Bill Mooney (2014).
[41] Personal Interview with Sue Hansen (2010 and 2014).
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the madam next door
This past Monday I drove to Charlottesville to be interviewed for the nationally-distributed public radio show With Good Reason. It was interesting—and a little weird—to do what the producer Kelley called “performing a conversation.”
You can listen to the show here (I’m the first 16 minutes or so):
And here is a transcript featuring my portion of that show:
The town of Wallace, Idaho is like a lot of other mining towns in the West. It’s small, with old brick buildings and a beautiful mountain backdrop. But there’s something that makes Wallace a little different from other towns. Until 1991, prostitution was practiced openly and even embraced by the townspeople. I’m Sarah McConnell and this is With Good Reason.
SM: Today, Wallace, Idaho is home to a bordello museum which is housed in a former brothel. Heather Branstetter grew up in Wallace, where until 1991 prostitution was effectively decriminalized. She’s now a professor of English, Rhetoric, and Humanistic Studies at Virginia Military Institute and she’s been interviewing townspeople in Wallace uncovering what it was about that community that made it so accepting of its madams. Heather, tell me about the tiny town of Wallace, Idaho. It was a mining town, was it silver?
HB: Yeah, silver and lead and zinc. And there’s still a lot of silver there, but it’s just a matter of it being economical to extract.
SM: And you grew up in that area.
HB: I did, I was born and raised there. I graduated high school in 1999. And while I was growing up, the town was about a thousand people and now it’s dropped down in size to about seven or eight hundred.
SM: The amazing thing about Wallace is that the brothels and the whole culture of brothels in this tiny, mountain, beautiful turn of the century town, the brothels were embraced and even sort of regulated by the town.
HB: Yeah, that’s right. So Wallace wasn’t unusual in that it had brothels because most mining camps did, especially up through World War I or so. At that point in time the War Department decided to try and shut down all the red light districts, and many red light districts across the country didn’t make it through the time. The War Department was very concerned that the red light districts were spreading venereal disease and during that time Wallace did shut down for a little while or at least operated more quietly.
SM: What were the names of some of the most well known brothels?
HB: Well, the most well known brothel was called the Lux and that brothel was run by a madam called Dolores Arnold and she’s the one who everybody talks about. She was very beloved and she later expanded into another house called the Luxette. And there was also the Jade Rooms, the U&I Rooms, the Arment Rooms, and those were around for a long time.
SM: You were a very small girl before the brothels were finally shut down, but your father and grandmother had also lived in Wallace.
HB: Yeah, that’s right, my grandma was born and raised there. Dad lived most of his life and graduated from there. We had a lot of other family, too, in the area as well.
SM: What do you think they thought of the brothels?
HB: For most of the people growing up in Wallace it wasn’t any, we didn’t really recognize that we were any different than anybody else, basically.
SM: You were just a nice, small mining town.
HB: Yeah and it wasn’t as though the houses were like operating out in the open. It wasn’t as though the women were out soliciting on the streets or, you know, hanging out in the bars a bunch. It was just kind of like, you knew where to go, and we kids, you know, when I was a kid we definitely gossiped about it. I remember going to the city pool and someone would point at a window on the way there and be like, “that’s where so and so house is.” The kids had a fascination with it in the same way, I think, as some of the adults did, who weren’t actually involved.
But during the [19]70s and [19]80s there were a good deal of people from around town, like high school people, who would go hang out, especially at the U&I Rooms. They were pretty good friends with some of the women who worked up there. And Lee was the madam that ran that house and she had this idea that the way you keep your employees happy is to help them have a social life and not feel isolated from the rest of the community. But it was just sort of something that you came to understand was a part of the town and then what a lot of people told me was that they didn’t realize our town was any different until later. Of course, my friends and I, my generation, we realized it when we were about ten or eleven, because that was when the FBI came in and there was a big deal, it was a big deal.
SM: Do you remember the time the FBI came in, was it one big raid?
HB: It was one big raid, it was actually the biggest raid in the Rocky Mountain region, ever. So I don’t remember the raid itself. I remember the protests afterward. People took to the streets to protest the FBI’s presence and thought that it was really overkill the way that they’d come in. And this was around the same time as Ruby Ridge, and Waco, I believe, so it was kind of all wrapped up together.
SM: And what happened with the raid? This was when the brothels were completely shut down. Presumably, there were no brothels after that?
HB: Well, so I should say, most people in Wallace don’t believe that the FBI raid was actually responsible for shutting down the sex work and the sex industry there. Basically most of the houses were shut down before. I think that they shut down in connection with the FBI actually arriving in town and they were in an undercover sort of way surveiling. But Dolores’s houses shut down because she had Alzheimer’s, and Ginger and the women from the Oasis left around the same time and that was in 1988. So there was really only one house in operation; it was the U&I Rooms, and that one continued until just a couple of weeks before the raid.
SM: So why did Wallace embrace the sex industry for so long? Why was it any different than any other tiny, successful mining town?
HB: Well, I think that’s it’s the power of small talk and gossip and storytelling with a moral component. So people were repeating phrases over and over again until they sort of stuck. So some examples of those are, “oh well, live and let live, we’re an old West mining town,” or “the houses prevent rapes and they serve a community need because we can’t have these miners with their needs unmet running around town and we need to keep the quote good girls safe.” Things like that would circulate around town and it cultivated pretty widespread acceptance of the girls and their business.
After World War II, you see the madams really pretty proactively connecting themselves to civic values and to philanthropy and then you hear phrases like, “oh they gave a lot back to the community,” or “they take care of the kids.” You hear people repeat that they gave money for band uniforms. What you don’t hear as much and what I think was really important was that Dolores also gave food baskets to the families of the miners who died in a mining accident during the [19]70s. People really liked the idea that the madams were giving back to the community and taking care of the kids in ways that women traditionally do.
SM: Is it true that the police actually sort of regulated, as opposed to police the brothels?
HB: Oh yeah, that’s right. They supported the industry. So basically, when the women came into town to work in Wallace they had to go to the Sheriff’s Office to get fingerprinted and have a background check run, and they had their photos taken. And so I have copies of those files from 1952 until 1973. So you can see they made notations of the women’s appearance. They made notations of their history and their background, who they were associated with. They wanted to make sure: a) that they weren’t associated with organized crime; b) that they were over twenty-one. They also wanted to find out if according to their rap sheet, whether or not they’d run into some sort of trouble. It was also to communicate with other police departments across the country, too, in case there was some kind of case they could assist on.
SM: Wasn’t there an FBI background check on some of them?
HB: Yeah, that’s right. Most of them were corroborated by the FBI, they would take the files and they would send a copy into the FBI and I think also to immigration as well.
SM: Isn’t that crazy?
HB: Yeah, yeah, so Hoover’s stamp is actually on these files, I mean it wasn’t as though—it was very openly operated—it wasn’t as though anyone was pretending that it didn’t exist.
SM: And what do you think the Sheriff’s Office got out of this, favors in exchange for this sort of cooperation with the brothels, or money, or what?
HB: Throughout time you can really document the way that the madams and the houses interacted with the other civic organizations and government around town, right, so in the very beginning in the mining camp days, the saloonkeepers were sort of supervisors and they served that protective role, to some extent, and then they were also directories for people coming into town. Then after you had more regulation, after people got scared, after there was a moral panic about trafficking, and after there were fears about venereal disease, then it shifted a little bit so that the town’s health and sanitation committee was really more involved with the brothels. And at that point, the women were paying to say, pave the streets and create a sewer system. So basically there was a reciprocal exchange all throughout history.
SM: You’re saying the madams were big businesswomen in the small town.
HB: Yes, and they especially rose into power post-WWII, so previous to WWII, the madams had limited power, but after WWII when Dolores Arnold and Luoma DelMonte (she ran the Jade), when they came on the scene they were able to really become united with the city government. And it wasn’t the case that bribery needed to happen. That was the federal government’s allegation in 1991, that basically the women and also the bartenders and bar owners who were running gambling out of the back rooms were bribing the sheriff, but that would be a misunderstanding of the case. Basically, the sheriff wouldn’t get elected unless they were able to say, “no I’m not going to shut down the houses.” The mayors wouldn’t be elected unless they said, “yeah, we’re going to let the houses continue to run the way they have been.
SM: Are many of the women still alive?
HB: Yeah, yeah. The women who were the last madams are around 70 years old. Grandmothers, basically. Then some of the other women are still rather, you know, still rather young.
SM: Where did they go? What jobs did they find?
HB: In the service industry, mostly, so, like food service. Some of them moved to Nevada, because as you know brothels are still legal in most counties in Nevada, or many counties in Nevada. But yeah some of them, I think, retired, too. So… But others of them have had hard lives. I know one woman was in and out of jail afterwards and I know another woman has suffered from some addiction. So there’s that, too.
SM: Who were the women? Were they local?
HB: No, Wallace didn’t like the idea that local girls would become sex workers. So even though people talk about it like, “it was a business like any other,” the reality is, it was mostly women from out of town who were on what was called “the circuit.” The miners during the [19]50s, 60s, 70s, into the 80s, were more transient, traveling from town to town doing their specialty jobs. And the women did that too. They would travel from town to town depending on where business was booming more.
SM: And what about the men, these were mostly miners working fairly nearby, or did they come from far and wide, many states over, other than the transient miners?
HB: It was both the local men as well as truckers, men from Canada, some universities from around the area, so it was really a wide variety of people.
SM: Was there violence, and was there violence toward the women?
HB: Sometimes. The fact that the police were regulating meant that they did have some level of protection, but it also doesn’t mean that things didn’t happen sometimes. One of the women I talked to, she was a maid up in the houses and she spoke about the madam’s husband or boyfriend coming in and he pushed her down the stairs trying to get at the money that was in the lock boxes. And she was pregnant at the time. She ended up in the hospital as a result. And so there were definitely incidents that happened.
SM: So now that you’ve learned from a grown-up’s perspective and done all the oral history recordings and research, what’s your take on this tiny town where you grew up?
HB: I think there was really a reciprocal relationship and I think that the situation in Wallace was much better than in many areas. On the other hand, I also believe that there were lots of women who came from really rough backgrounds and who were probably coerced into sex work or were perhaps made vulnerable to a pimp, by running away from home, and ended up in Wallace in that way. So some of the girls had pimps who were in other cities, which doesn’t make any sense. If you’ve got a madam then you don’t need protection from a pimp. So I have a lot of, I just have really mixed feelings about it, I guess. I don’t think that freely choosing to engage in sex work is a moral failing, and I think that most of the town would agree with me on that.
I think that what I really noticed was: if we want to answer this larger question about how we create culture and how we change culture and how we negotiate our values, then we should really take a look at these seemingly insignificant things that we say to each other in passing, or little stories that we tell each other that have this moral content to it. One thing that you’ll notice if you spend any time in Wallace is that people are great storytellers there. It’s the way that the town transmitted—and continues to transmit—information about who we are and how it is that we come to a collective sense of ourselves.
Right after doing the interview I came down with the flu or something like that, so I’ve been unable to write much this week, but I’ve been working on another post I’ll publish by next weekend that returns to the sheriff’s office files like I promised in my last post!
This entry was posted in overview, podcast and tagged dolores arnold, jade rooms, luoma delmonte, lux rooms, luxette rooms, madams, podcast, public radio, u&i rooms, with good reason on March 7, 2015 by Heather Branstetter.
provisional diagnosis: prostitution
This patient absolutely vows that she does want to change her life. She says she has never been satisfied with it. She doesn’t feel its right to take the money from some of these poor men who have been her customers. She is ashamed of her life. She is ashamed, she says, when she faces other people. She said she would like to go to an LPN school. She likes to take care of the sick.
– Nevada State Hospital doctor, SSCO Files #913
As I mentioned in my last post, the SCSO Files contain one remarkable and unusual case detailing part of one woman’s life story as recorded by a male doctor when she was admitted to the Nevada State Hospital. He sent her record to the Wallace Chief of Police on January 14, 1966 (apparently before HIPAA in 1996, there was no comprehensive federal health privacy law), along with the following note:
This is a reply to your letter of January 12 regarding above-named person. She was committed to this hospital on a commitment for mental illness on February 24, 1965 and discharged March 22, 1965. At the hearing for commitment she stated that her husband was in the penitentiary in Montana and that her parents were in a mental institution in __________, Montana, however, it was later established that they worked in the hospital.
She was given an occupational assignment in our canteen and a job was obtained for her on the outside. However, she stayed there about two days and then left Reno stating that she was returning to Winnemucca, Nevada to resume her former occupation of prostitute.
A copy of her admission history is enclosed as a further source of information.
Within five months of her release, she would turn up in Wallace, working for Luoma Delmonte in the Jade Rooms, where she would remain for about five months before moving on. Her SCSO record indicates she had been “run out of town,” characterized as a “Hope Head” by the police (I think the intended phrase was “hophead,” aka addict):
officer notes on the file
It’s hard to tell whether or not this woman actually felt like it wasn’t right to take money from “these poor men who have been her customers,” or if that is doctor-added interpretation. I don’t know whether or not she was actually “ashamed” of her life or if she was just saying that to appease the doctor, who later goes on to write:
She has been told that her promises and her possible trying to impress the examiner mean nothing at all, that everything she does must be evidenced in her action—good ward behavior, willingness to work, some sort of a vow and sticking to it that she does really want to change her life and not just talk about it.
In the case of this woman, the doctor’s skeptical and parental tone barely covers what for me sounds like titillation as he takes down her life story.
But so many of the SCSO files also contain this sort of parental language and assessments of the women’s appearance and character. I imagine the women finishing their interviews with the madams and walking down the street to the sheriff’s office where they are “mugged and printed” in an impersonal, regulatory way as the police officers relish a personal preview of the incoming women who rotate in and out, ensuring variety for the customers (“fresh inventory,” as one person put it).
In more than a few cases, there is definitely a tinge of voyeurism in the commentary by the police officers doing the in-processing and out-processing. Maybe that’s just the inevitable outcome of treating a woman like a product that must be regulated.
Or maybe this is just what notes about real people sound like through the distancing lens of analysis.
In the case of this woman, I think it’s just the tone of the doctor’s voice that is upsetting to me, especially when he writes: “This young woman has had quite a career,” just before mentioning that “her father even carried on sex previously with her when she was a very young girl,” using the word “sex” instead of “rape,” as though she had been old enough as “a very young girl” to give her consent. (It’s possible that’s how she talked about it herself, but I still wish he’d been conscientious enough to make the distinction, regardless.) Later he writes, “One can go on and talk to this patient for half a day and continue to gather various material,” as though she is simply some fascinating object to study.
Or maybe it’s just that I am projecting my own fears: how am I any different? I ask myself, as I sift through my research. I guess that remains to be seen, but we have come a long way in terms of institutional research ethics and privacy, and I have been trying to ensure I respect my community’s willingness to participate in this work: I’ve taken courses on research ethics; I gained approval for my research from my university’s institutional review board; my research participants granted me informed consent or in some cases agreed to talk with me upon the conditions of anonymity.
Yet I still worry I might repeat the same violence of voyeurism. I remember finding out about “peeping toms” when I was growing up and feeling a paradoxical mixture of fear, confusion, indifference, and anger. But now, especially as I look back on my own research notes and try to write a narrative that brings my research to life, I sometimes wonder, where is the line between peeking into windows as opposed to sharing stories?
pages from my research notes
Maybe the difference is the tone and the motivation—tricky things to work with…
In the admission history, this woman is described as a “young blond,” who is “pleasant, perfectly oriented, she said she has been in the military organization as a Wave with an honorable discharge.” Military service is somewhat common for the women from this era. They joined the armed services in great numbers during WWII, sometimes prior to becoming sex workers, and in other cases the military provided a means of income/occupation sufficient to temporarily replace prostitution.
The doctor goes on to write that she “very frank, tells you all about her checkered career of prostitution, the various drugs she has been using. She is reasonably intelligent, pleasant, although when she had been sent back to the ward after the undersigned had interviewed her, she referred to him as an old something because he didn’t prescribe any medicine for her.”
Below, I include some additional chunks of this document with a bit of interpretation (all quotations sic):
The “Early Life” section reads:
She was brought up partly in her home and partly in the home of her grandparents. She had trouble with delinquency in the sense of running away when she was small but not shoplifting or stealing or other troubles.
Under “Schooling and General Knowledge” the doctor explains,
She went as far as the 10th grade. She has worked as an aide or an attendant at the ____________ Hospital, both when she was a high school student and later on for about a year afterward. She liked it. Names all the previous presidents, does well on President-King, Lie & Mistake, multiplies well except she misses 11 x 12, takes 7 from 100 for one subtraction and then fails. She is fairly familiar with world news. Her favorite funny paper are Peanuts and Beatle Bailey. She does well on both parts of the Cowboy Story.
[I have no idea what kind of tests President-King or Lie & Mistake are, and when I Google “the cowboy story mental health assessment” I pull up stories about football players…]
And then, as I mentioned earlier, there is the “Present Illness” section:
This young woman has had quite a career. She says that early in life she had sex; that her father even carried on sex previously with her when she was a very young girl and has tried since she has grown up but she will not let him do that any more. She has been engaged in prostitution for six years and has been taking drugs since she married her husband which was in 1961. She describes her husband as having been a criminal and drug addict for years. He had been married before, had no children. She had one child at the age of 14 and this child is with her mother at the present time and is now 8 years of age. It was OW [out of wedlock]. Patient started to work at prostitution in Montana; went from Montana to Vegas, Vegas to Winnemucca, Winnemucca back to Las Vegas, then up to Reno. She did no prostituting, however, in Vegas where she was only for a short time. While in Nevada she stayed in Winnemucca where she has done well, she says, in the hunting season.
On the first examination this patient says that she made as much as five and six and seven hundred dollars a day but when seen later she says the most she would make in a day for her own so-called ‘take home money’ would be about $150 or $165. The madam in the salons and houses takes 40% of the money. She got started on drugs from the husband, she claims, and from time to time she has used various drugs, Dilaudid, Morphine, Demerol, Cocaine, and Dolophine. In the beginning she says her husband was able to bring home plenty of drugs as he robbed drug stores. After that, however, she had to use her money from prostitution to go out and buy the drugs and while no attempt was made to get the name of the individual ckrokers [brokers?], most of her medication was obtained from doctors. … However, there was a doctor or two in Las Vegas who even knew she was nothing but an addict, continued to give her the drugs at $12 a visit, or give her the drugs to take. …
In the search for real psychotic material, there is none. The patient has never had any hallucinations, delusions, paranoid material or ideas of influence or reference. She says she knows she has been listed as a sociopath. She has done a little reading like most of the sociopaths have and is able to discuss her case, at least in a superficial fashion in a fair way. As to alcohol, she has done a good deal of drinking, too, in periods when she hasn’t been taking drugs. She even has taken drink before breakfast – Scotch for the most part. She has never had syphilis. She has had frequent blood tests. She has had Gonorrhea and been treated for it. She herself has never been in jail. She denies homosexuality. …
Provisional Diagnosis: Personality trait disturbance, emotionally unstable personality, with alcoholism and drug addiction and prostitution.”
In general, the doctor [perhaps unintentionally] minimizes the impact of systemic or male-caused problems where they appear to have affected her life. That’s most obvious in his language reducing paternal rape to incest, but is also apparent in the skeptical tone invoked as he comments on her interpretation of events: “she has done well, she says, in the hunting season,” or “She got started on drugs from the husband, she claims,” or where he reduces her to “nothing but an addict” while noting how it appears clear that doctors are knowingly enabling her habit.
I’m not sure what’s going on with the language questioning her sexual orientation, if that’s what it amounts to when he writes that “she denies homosexuality.” Seems like a strange way to put it…
Her file indicates that after leaving Wallace she returned to Montana. In a letter from the Miles City Police Chief to the Wallace Police Chief, we find out that she was “run out of town” there, too. The Miles City officer goes on to say, “I heard last week a couple of her girl-friends worked her over in Billings, Montana and put her in the hospital.”
This entry was posted in featured posts, morality & sex work series, scso records and tagged ethics, jade rooms, police notes, privacy, scso records, the circuit, voyeurism on October 18, 2014 by Heather Branstetter.
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Barry Zakireh, Ph.D.
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Barry Zakireh Ph.D., Forensic and Clinical Psychologist
Educational & Career Background
Dr. Zakireh earned a Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology (1990) from the New School (NY). and a PhD in Clinical & Developmental Psychology Psychology (1999) from Bryn Mawr College (PA).
Dr. Zakireh has extensive training and experience in clinical and forensic assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. He directed the outpatient program for juvenile offenders at St. Gabriel's System in Philadelphia from 1999-2002, where his formal training in developmental and clinical neuropsychological assessment of children and adolescents was crucial in the rehabilitation of juveniles referred by courts and social service agencies.
Dr. Zakireh was appointed as the full-time Director of the Adult Outpatient and Forensic Programs at the Joseph J. Peters Institute in Philadelphia from 2001-2016. He has also previously served as a Board Member of the PA Sexual Offenders Assessment Board (2000-2019), as well as the Medical/Legal Advisory Board, Office of Pennsylvania Attorney General (2010-2015). He has also provided independent consultant services to private law firms as well as other social, governmental, judicial, and law enforcement organizations ranging from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to the US Attorneys Office and the FBI in Eastern Pennsylvania.
Currently, Dr. Zakireh is in full-time private practice of forensic and clinical psychology. He also as a Clinical Associate in the forensic psychiatry program of the Psychiatry Department at the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, where he provides training for psychiatry fellows and residents .
Professional Licenses & Affiliations
Licensed Psychologist, Pennsylvania & Virginia
Certified School Psychologist, Pennsylvania
Member, American Psychological Association (APA)
Clinical and Research Member, the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA)
Member, The Psychology-Law Society (APA-Psy-L)
Member, American College of Forensic Psychology
Credentialed Registrant--National Register of Health Service Psychologists
Research Interests & Projects
Sexual Offending & Recidivism
Violence Risk Assessment
Evaluations of Risk Assessment Methods
Treatment Outcomes
Child Pornography & Online Sexual Misconduct
Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications
Zakireh, B., Ronis, S., & Knight, R.A. (2008). Individual beliefs, attitudes, and victimization histories of male juvenile sexual offenders. Sexual Abuse, A Journal of Research & Treatment, Volume 20 (3), pp. 323-351.
Knight, R. A., Ronis, S., & Zakireh, B. (2009). Bootstrapping persistence risk indicators for juveniles who sexually offend. Law and Human Behavior, Volume 27, pp. 878-909.
Lamb, S. & Zakireh, B. (1997). Attention to the distress of peers in a daycare setting. Early Education & Development, Vol. 8 (2), pp. 105-118.
Copyright © 2020, Barry Zakireh, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved.
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Speech by The Hon Julie Collins MP
Launch of the Women’s Statement, Jessie Street National Women’s Library, Sydney
I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we are meeting and pay my respects to their Elders, past and present.
It gives me great pleasure to be here today in the Jessie Street National Women’s Library to launch the Women’s Statement 2012.
Jessie Street was a great Australian and a role model to many of us here today.
She fought for equality for women, for equal pay, for the rights of women to retain their jobs after marriage and for the appointment of women to public office and their election to Parliament.
She had an international vision for gender equality and was instrumental in establishing the UN Commission on the Status of Women. She was a volunteer – an activist – a mother – a would-be politician. She argued for child support and for women’s economic independence and security.
Her activism paved the way for millions of Australian women to break through the barriers put in their way by the attitudes and prejudices of a male-dominated society.
She had seen many changes for someone born in colonial India in the 19th century and who died in the pre-Whitlam Australia of 1970.
Despite her achievements and those of others who have followed her, there are still many barriers to women’s full and equal participation in the workplace, in the community and in civic and political life.
Women still spend less time in the paid workforce than men and even those who are working the same hours as their male counterparts, earn less money.
This means that they are less financially secure than men and are more vulnerable to poverty as they grow older.
We have a female Prime Minister, a female Governor-General and the highest number of women in the Federal ministry.
Yet, women remain underrepresented in leadership positions – both in public life and in the corporate sector.
In the Federal House of Representatives, 37 of the 150 Members are women. That’s only 24.7 per cent.
And, as of last week, only 14.2 per cent of members of ASX 200 boards are women – this is an improvement, but there is still a long way to go.
And rates of domestic violence and sexual assault remain alarmingly high.
Women’s Statement 2012 and Government achievements
I’d like to think over the past five years the Labor Government has achieved much that would make Jessie Street proud.
As Minister for the Status of Women, I want to get those achievements on the record.
Today I’m launching the Women’s Statement 2012. It is a new look statement, co-signed by Prime Minister Julia Gillard, that this year goes beyond the measures announced in the Budget.
The Government has been proud to continue Labor’s long legacy of reform to advance the status of women, building on the infrastructure put in place by previous Labor Governments.
This Statement sets out what our Government has done to improve the lives of women, underpinned by our broader reform agenda of:
Supporting working Australians and their families
Building a new Australian Economy and
Strengthening our Communities
We have also driven some targeted work to improve equality of outcomes between women and men – addressing the gender gaps that are of most concern.
Our achievements include:
The historic introduction of Australia’s first national Paid Parental Leave scheme.
A record investment in quality early childhood education and care.
The introduction of the Fair Work Act, which has provided fairness and flexibility for women in the workplace, and includes provisions for equal pay for work of equal or comparable value.
The historic decision of Fair Work Australia to award equal remuneration to Social and Community sector workers is a significant advance for equal pay for women.
Tripling of the current tax-free threshold, which will improve the rewards for work, particularly for women – as many are part time or casual.
Setting a target to achieve a minimum of 40 per cent women on Australian Government boards – and we are tracking well towards this target, with 35.3 per cent of positions being held by women as at 30 June 2011.
The National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children 2010-2022, which we are implementing in partnership with states and territories and the non-government sector, and gives effect to our zero tolerance policy to domestic violence and sexual assault.
We have also introduced a suite of initiatives to:
recognise and support key groups of women in Australia,
improve women’s health,
support women overseas, and
further protect and promote human rights in Australia.
This is a pretty substantial list and one that our Government is, and should be, proud of.
Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Amendment Bill
There is one reform that is particularly relevant and currently underway – the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Amendment Bill
As many of you would be aware, I introduced the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Amendment Bill into Parliament in March.
The Amendment Bill recognises equal pay and access to flexible work arrangements for both women and men as central to achieving gender equality.
Under the Amendment Bill, employers will be required to lodge an annual report containing information on gender equality indicators in their workplaces.
These indicators will include such things as the gender composition of the workforce, the gender composition of governing bodies and who is getting paid what by gender.
The Act will require the chief executive officer to sign the reports – ensuring management at the highest level is involved in the issue of gender equality.
The Bill is about supporting businesses, especially those that need it most, to make their workplaces more gender equal.
It is well over a decade since the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999 was last reviewed. In that time, a lot has changed in Australian workplaces and society more broadly.
With this legislation, we are delivering on our 2010 commitment to reform the Act and the Agency.
We have consulted closely with industry, employee organisations and the women’s sector in the development of the Amendment Bill.
We believe the Amendment Bill reflects a balance of the views of each of these groups.
The aim of the proposed legislation is to educate and support employers to drive cultural change in their organisations.
The proposed legislation isn’t about punishing employers or setting standards that they can’t meet.
It’s about identifying which employers need the most assistance to improve gender equality in their workplaces – and providing them with this assistance.
The proposed legislation will also reduce red tape for employers by making reporting easier.
The focus will shift away from lengthy descriptions about workplace programs and uncertainty about what to report on or what constitutes compliance.
Reporting will now be standardised, based on gender equality indicators and will be industry specific.
Employers will be able to lodge their reports online – as they’ve requested.
We are absolutely committed to continuing to consult with key stakeholders, including industry, employee organisations and the women’s sector in the implementation of the legislation if it is passed.
In the context of our broader reform agenda, the Government recognises how important it is for women and men to have equal opportunities to participate in the workforce. It is also important for family life and for the Australian economy.
Workforce participation can ensure women are not vulnerable to poverty as they become older.
It is also central to a strong economy.
It is estimated that closing the gap between women’s and men’s workforce participation could boost Australia’s Gross Domestic Product by up to 13 per cent.
The Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Amendment Bill and a lot of the achievements I listed before are about supporting women to participate – on equal terms – in Australia’s economy and community life.
The Government is committed to add to this list of achievements for women.
We will do so with a strong focus on increasing women’s participation in the workforce and their economic security.
We will work together across our Government and with states and territories to identify obstacles to gender equality and to respond to them.
We will be focusing on areas of work like skills development, employment opportunities for Indigenous women, superannuation and retirement incomes, housing affordability and community-based mental health.
We will work to strengthen the capacity of policy makers to incorporate gender equality considerations into policy development and evaluation.
We are also committed to working with the women’s sector and the broader Australian community to take the next steps to gender equality.
I hope that we can mark each Women’s Statement over the years with greater achievements in gender equality. Thank you.
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George and Amal Clooney have donated more than a million dollars to fight the coronavirus
BY Flyn Braun April 9, 2020 10:50 pm GMT+0300 437 Views
Hollywood actor George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney, a well-known lawyer, have donated a total of more than a million dollars to support measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus, Deadline reports.
The famous couple made six donations of hundreds of thousands of dollars to six different organizations. Among them is the Film and Television Foundation, which provides financial assistance to those in need who are in a difficult situation due to the spread of the coronavirus. The Fund is currently providing support in solving health insurance issues, solving problems with housing, food and providing necessities. Another organization that received financial assistance from George and Amal Clooney is the Lebanese Food Bank, which feeds needy citizens who are unable to work, the elderly, the disabled, people with chronic diseases, single mothers and orphans. The star couple also supported the Department of the National Health Service for COVID-19, which provides support to medical staff and volunteers on the frontline who care for patients with goiter from a coronavirus infection.
According to data on April 9, more than 430 thousand cases of COVID-19 infection were registered in the United States, cases of infection were detected in 41 States and 150 military bases. George and Amal Clooney are not the first celebrities in the US to donate a significant amount of money to the fight against coronavirus. Earlier, the singer Rihanna donated $ 5 million, the funds she sent to help doctors and health workers who are fighting the pandemic and treat those who have already been affected by the virus.
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Abercrombie, Balfour
fl c 1890s-1910s
Balfour Abercrombie was born in Paisley in 1879. He attended The Glasgow School of Art from September 1898 to 1903, during which time he worked as an apprentice to architect James Miller. In 1906 he commenced practice on his own account, and designed several villas, a church, a model farm, and an extension to a boarding school in Hampshire. In 1915 he joined the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders as a private, and died shortly after from severe injuries sustained during a shell attack. Also appears on the Glasgow Institute of Architects Roll of Honour (Associate).
Sources: http://www.scottisharchitects.org.uk. Abercrombie is listed on The Glasgow School of Art's World War One Roll of Honour.
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John Adair was born in Barrhead in 1899 and attended The Glasgow School of Art briefly at the time of the First World War, in the 1916/17 session, taking evening classes in drawing and painting.
Adair, Ninian
Ninian Adair studied at GSA in the late 1970s, and is credited with the set and lighting for the 1978 fashion show. He was awarded a scholarship for postgraduate study in session 1976-77 and the Scottish Education Department Travelling Scholarship in session 1978-79.
He is a Member of the Chartered Society of Designers and at 2013 was working as an interior designer at BDP Inc in London.
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Adam, Abdirahman
Adam is an Illustrator and Visual Development Artist based in Glasgow. He graduated with a BA(Hons) in Visual Communication, from The Glasgow School of Art in 2013. He was the winner of the D&AD Student Awards, Animation, 2010 and the W O Hutchison Prize for Drawing, 2013.
Adam, E C
E C Adam attended The Glasgow School of Art briefly at the time of the First World War, studying design in evening classes during the 1918/19 session.
Adam, Joseph Denovan Jnr
Joseph Denovan Adam Jnr, Son of Joseph Denovan Adam, was an animal painter and student at The Glasgow School of art from 1897 to 1899. Adam is listed in the School's World War One Roll of Honour. Please contact us
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Adams, Aitken
Aitken Adams was born in Fife on the 14th of May 1898, the son of James and Mary Adams. He was still living in Fife when he attended The Glasgow School of Art briefly at the time of the First World War. In the 1915/16 session he took evening classes in drawing and painting whilst working as a clerk. During the war he served with the 14th Battalion London Regiment (London Scottish). His Record of Service paper confirms he signed up on 17th March 1917, although he is not recorded on The Glasgow School of Art Roll of Honour. After the war he possibly continued his career as a clerk with the Tax Office.
Adams, Harry
Harry Adams was born on the 21st of May 1900 and attended The Glasgow School of Art briefly at the time of the First World War, taking evening classes in drawing and painting in the 1916/17 session whilst working as a retoucher.
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Adamson, Robert
David Octavius Hill (1802-1870) and Robert Adamson (1821-1848) collaborated to produce some of the greatest photographic portraits of the 19th century. In 1843 Hill was commissioned to paint a large commemorative picture of the founding of the Free Church of Scotland. In order to get an accurate record of the features of the several hundred delegates of the founding convention, Hill decided to make photographic portraits of each of them. He enlisted the collaboration of Robert Adamson, a chemist who for a year had made portraits in calotype, a photographic process by which an image is developed from a paper negative. Hill and Adamson did not restrict their activities to photographing Scotland's elite. They recorded many views of Edinburgh, especially in Greyfriars' churchyard. They also went to small fishing villages, where they did some of their best work. After Adamson's death at the age of 27, Hill returned to painting.
Adamson, Thomasina
Thomasina Adamson attended The Glasgow School of Art briefly at the time of the First World War taking an evening class in modelling in the 1915-16 session whilst working as a teacher.
Addison, Joseph
Joseph Addison, born on the 8th of February 1890, attended The Glasgow School of Art briefly at the time of the First World War taking classes in drawing and painting in the 1916-17 session whilst working as a blacksmith.
Addo-Osafo, Emmanuel
Ghanaian artist.
Agnew, Eric M
Eric Munro Agnew was born in 1889 and attended The Glasgow School of Art from 1907 to 1911. During the First World War he served as a captain with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, winning the Military Cross. Agnew later moved to London, where he attended the Slade School of Art and worked until his death in 1951. He exhibited at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters, the International Society of Sculptors, Painters and Engravers, and the Royal Academy of the Arts. Agnew is commemorated on the School's World War One Roll of Honour. Please contact us
If you have any information.
Sources: the Dictionary of Scottish Art and Architecture by Peter J M McEwan
Agnew, Lucinda
Lucinda Agnew, born 15th of December 1899, attended The Glasgow School of Art between 1917 and 1921 taking afternoon classes in drawing and painting and latterly in china painting.
Aikman, Isabella
Isabella Aikman attended The Glasgow School of Art at the time of the First World War for the 1917-18 and 18-19 sessions taking evening classes in drawing and painting and design
Aitchison, Barbara
Barbara Aitchison, born 1894, attended The Glasgow School of Art briefly at the time of the First World War for the 1916-17session, taking evening classes in china painting, taught by Ann MacBeth. She was working as a teacher at the time and joined a number of other teachers in Miss MacBeth's class.
Aitchison, Robert Patrick
Robert Patrick Aitchison was born 18th October 1890 or 1891 in Tradeston, Glasgow to Jessie Patrick Aitchison and James Aitchison. He attended The Glasgow School of Art briefly at the time of the First World War for the 1914-15 session, taking evening classes in design whilst working as a cloth inspector.
Aitken, Ella R
fl c1910s
Aitken, Janet Macdonald
Born in Glasgow, Janet Aitken was the daughter of lithographer Robert Thomson Aitken of the firm Aitken & Fairy of 177 West George Street. Studying at the Glasgow School of Art from 1887 to 1902 she then went on to Atelier Colarossi's in Paris and then Spain where she produced many lively and colourful sketches. As a portrait, landscape and watercolour artist she was a member of the Women's Instructional Art Club and Glasgow Society of Lady Artists from about 1893, winning their Lauder Award in 1928 and 1937, on both occassions for watercolours. Her watercolours were principally of Ayrshire where she later came to live. She also produced art metalwork and was a member of the Scottish Guild of Handicraft.
Aitken, John B
John B Aitken was born on 8th January 1901. He attended The Glasgow School of Art at the time of the First World War, initially as a day student in the 1916-17 session studying drawing and painting. At this time he lived at the Smithy in East Kilbride. He continued as an evening student between 1917 and 1920 taking classes in life drawing and drawing and painting, whilst working as an apprentice designer and as an apprentice lithographic artist.
Aitken, Lynn
Lynn Aitken was an Embroidery and Weaving student at GSA from 1976, and designed garments for the 1978 fashion show. As at July 2017, she is a costume designer for films and television, including the BBC.
Sources: LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com; International Movie Database http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0014879/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Alexander, Agnes G
Agnes G. Alexander was a teacher who attended The Glasgow School of Art in the 1915-16 session taking a Saturday art class in drawing and painting.
Alexander, Ann Dunlop
Ann Dunlop Alexander was born on 16th March 1896, the daughter of Robert Alexander, a school master. She was a pupil at Glasgow High School and attended The Glasgow School of Art as a day student between 1915 and 1919, taking classes in life drawing and drawing and painting, including classes in drawing animals and costumes. She was an able student and was awarded the Robert Hart bursary of £10 in 1917, and gained her Diploma from The Glasgow School of Art in 1919. She worked in a variety of different media producing black and white drawings, water colours, lino prints and wood cuts. She was an exhibitor on many occasions at The Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts between 1917 and 1965, with works influenced by literature, in particular Tennyson and the legend of King Arthur and also works depicting Scottish scenes. Her work was also frequently exhibited around the same period at The Royal Scottish Academy.
Sources: Dictionary of Scottish Art and Architecture by Peter J McEwan; The Dictionary of British Women Artists by Sara Grey; The Royal Scottish Academy Exhibitors 1826-1990, Charles Baile de Laperriere; The Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts 1861-1989, Roger Billcliffe
Alexander, Chrisie
Mrs Chrisie Alexander was a teacher who attended the Glasgow School of Art in the 1918-19 session taking an evening class in drawing and painting.
Alexander, Norman H
Norman Hamilton Alexander was born in Helensburgh on 12th December 1900, the son of Isabella and Gordon Dunn Alexander. He lived with his parents and elder brother, Gordon, at Ivy House, West Clyde Street, Helensburgh and continued to live there when he attended The Glasgow School of Art from 1917-1919. As a day student at art school, he studied drawing and painting. Alexander lived for some time in Canada after the First World War in the 1920s and worked there as an artist.
Sources; Ancestry:www.Ancestry.com
Alexander, Walter
Walter Alexander was born c1885, and studied architecture at The Glasgow School of Art from 1904 to 1910. He commenced independent practice in 1911, after an apprenticeship with Peter Macgregor Chalmers. During the First World War he served in the Highland Light Infantry, reaching the rank of Lieutenant. In 1920 Alexander went to India to work in the Military Works Service. He is commemorated on The Glasgow School of Art's World War One Roll of Honour. Also appears on the Glasgow Institute of Architects Roll of Honour (Associate). Please contact us if you have any information.
Sources: http://www.scottisharchitects.org.uk
Alison, David
David Alison, brother of Henry Young Alison, was born in Fife in 1882. He attended The Glasgow School of Art from 1899 to 1901, before being appointed to the staff of the Edinburgh College of Art. At the outbreak of the First World War he joined the Royal Scots and was badly wounded at Gallipoli. Upon return he was appointed head of painting at the ECA.
[i]Alison is listed on The School's World War One Roll of Honour. Please contact us if you have any information.[/i]
Alison, Henry Young
Henry Young Alison, brother of artist David Alison, was born on 21 September 1889 in Dysart, Fife, Scotland. He was a figure and portrait painter and exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy from 1916-1921. He trained at the Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, Scotland, under Fra. Newbery from 1905-1912, studying drawing and painting and life classes under Maurice Greiffenhagen, Paul Artot and James Huck, and gained his Diploma in 1911.
During the First World War he served in France, but was captured and held as a Prisoner of War. Whilst imprisoned he was wounded in one eye and lost the sight of it (his wartime letters to the Glasgow School of Art survive in the Secretary and Treasurers's letters, 1914-1918). He joined the staff of the Glasgow School of Art in 1927 as an assistant in the Drawing and Painting Classes, becoming Supervisor of the Evening School and the General Course in 1932. At Alan Walton's resignation in 1945 he took over as Interim Director.
One important legacy he left to the school is the small staircase in the Library leading to the balcony floor. This was built by Alison and a janitor during the Easter vacation in 1946.
He resigned in April 1946 when D P Bliss was appointed as Director.
[i]Henry Young Alison is listed on The School's World War One Roll of Honour. Please contact us if you have any information. [/i]
Alison, Walter
Walter Alison was born in Kirkcaldy in 1887. He studied architecture at The Glasgow School of Art in from 1907 to 1908, before working as a draughtsman for Cullen, Lochhead and Brown in Hamilton. He enlisted for war service in 1915, joining the Highland Light Infantry. He began practicing on his own account in 1920, focussing predominantly on schools and hospitals. Alison is commemorated on The Glasgow School of Art's World War One Roll of Honour. Please contact us if you have any information.
Allan, Ada G
Ada G Allan was born on the 23rd of January 1877 and worked as a teacher. While living at Albert Road, Glasgow, she attended The Glasgow School of Art for the 1917-18 session taking evening classes in drawing and painting and fashion plate. Her sister, Jean, attended The Glasgow School of Art at the same time.
Allan, Andrew
Andrew Allan was a student at Glasgow School of Art from 1882-1896. As a painter working in watercolour and silverpoint drawying landscapes, still life and figures he worked as an artist and his drawings featured on postcards, many of which depicted Scottish buildings and monuments. He was influenced by the style of the french fin-de-Siecle. Exhibited RSA once in 1895 from a Glasgow address and thereafter from 1897 whilst living at Adrossan, contributing a total of 34 works there during his lifetime.
Allan, Cathy H H
Cathy Allan, born 31st July 1895, attended The Glasgow School of Art between 1912 and 1915 taking evening classes whilst working as a tracer. For two years she studied design before taking a class in pottery in her final year at art school in the 1914-15 session.
Allan, Charles
Charles Allan attended The Glasgow School of Art for the 1918-19 session taking evening classes in metal design, whilst working as a metal worker.
Allan, D
Allan, Jean
Jean Allan was born on the 17th of August 1880 and worked as a domestic science teacher. While living at Albert Road, Glasgow, she attended The Glasgow School of Art for the 1917-18 session taking evening classes in needlework under Ann MacBeth. Her sister, Ada, attended The Glasgow School of Art at the same time.
Allan, Jessie
Jessie Allan attended The Glasgow School of Art in the 1914/15 session taking an evening class whilst working as a machinist.
Allan, Jessie R
Artist, GSA teacher, Member of Glasgow Society of Lady Artists and ceramicist at Allander pottery.
(Allander Pottery, Milngavie was founded in 1904 by Hugh Ugolin Allan, 1862-1909, a renowned Glasgow artist known for his landscape watercolours. Allander produced vividly coloured art pottery, often based on oriental pieces. The pottery closed in 1908, the year before Hugh died)
Jessie first enrolled as a student at the GSA in 1881. From 1886 onwards she was first a pupil teacher, then an art teacher, progressing to Assistant Mistress, Drawing and Painting, from 1996-1998. She remained a member of GSA staff until 1924. The following information about her GSA career is gleaned from the GSA Registers and Staff lists:
Staff Posts
1887/1895: Assistant Mistress
1896/1898: Assistant Mistress (Drawing and Painting)
1898/1903: still life
1904/1914: preparatory painting
1914/1924: water colour
1881/4: 4,Victoria Drive, Mt.Florida
1884/94: 32,Moray Place, Strathbungo
1894/1902: 18,India Street
Student Career
1880: Local exam., 2nd grade prize
1882: National Competition, advanced section, commended
1883: Local exam., advanced, painting from still life, certificate, good
1883: Local exam., Art Class Teacher's Certificate, Stage3b, Stage 5b
1883: Local prize, design for carpet, £1 and books value £-10s
1883: Local prize, best set of designs on principles in lectures, £3 & books
1884: National Comp., 3rd grade prize, Stage 10a, flowers drawn from nature
1884: National Comp., 3rd grade prize, Stage 22d, historic styles ornament 1884: Local examination, advanced, perspective, certificate, good
1884: Local competition, best single drawing illustrating historic styles
1885: National Comp., advanced section, commended
1885: Local exam., advanced, perspective (theory & practice), cert., good
1885: Local exam., advanced, Stage 5a, shading from models, certificate
1885: Local exam., full Art Class Teacher's Certificate
1885: Local prize, best still life group, advanced stage, £2 and books
1886: National Comp., 3rd grade prize, Stage 23c, des printed woven hanging
1886: Local exam., advanced, painting, technical questions, prize, excellent
1886: Local exam., Art Master's Certificate, Group 1 1887: National Competition, 3rd grade prize, Stage 23c, ornamental design
1887: National Comp., Art Master's Cert., Group 2, Stage 8b
1887: Local exam., advanced, Stage 23c, ornamental design, fair
1887: Local exam., advanced, painting from still life, fair
1888: Local exam., drawing from antique, 2nd class
1888: Local exam., anatomy, 2nd class
1888: Local exam., design, 1st class
1889: National Comp., 3rd grade prize, Stage 22d, historic ornament studies
1889: Art Master's Certificate, Group 3, Stage 22d
1890: National Comp., Queen's Prize, Stage 23d, design for majolica plate
1890: Local examination, advanced, drawing from antique, 2nd class
Cert. Art Mistress, Academie Delacluze
Allan, John Kennedy
John Kennedy Allan, born 18th June 1893, attended The Glasgow School of Art as a day student of drawing and painting in the 1911 to 1915 session, receiving a bursary of £10 for at least two years. He returned to study drawing and painting again in the1918-19 session. In 1921, he exhibited a lino print at the Royal Scottish Academy but apart from this, it has not been possible to establish any more information on his artistic career.
Allan, John M
John M Allan, born on 27th April 1901, was living in Milngavie when he started attending The Glasgow School of Art in 1918. He took evening classes in drawing and painting whilst working as a warehouseman and continued evening classes at The Glasgow School of Art until 1921.
Allan, Lillian Reid
Lillian Reid Allan was born in Helensburgh on 20th December 1894, one of six children of Matthew and Agnes Allan. She attended The Glasgow School of Art for a Saturday art class in the 1915/16 session.
Sources: Ancestry: ancestry.com
Allan, Margaret C
Margaret C Allan was a teacher from the Glasgow Govan area who attended The Glasgow School of Art in the 1915-16 session taking an evening class in drawing and painting.
Allan, Margaret F
Margaret F Allan attended The Glasgow School of Art as an evening student of drawing and painting in the 1915-16 session, whilst working as a shop assistant, before becoming a day student the following year taking classes in design. She exhibited flower paintings twice at the Royal Scottish Academy in 1913 and 1940. She also exhibited on fourteen occasions at the Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts between 1897 and 1940, again mainly flower paintings.
Sources; The Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts 1861-1989 Volume 1 - Roger Billcliffe: The Royal Scottish Academy Exhibitors 1826-1990 - Charles Baile de Laperriere: Dictionary of Scottish Art and Architecture - Peter J. M. McEwan
Allan, Rita Spence
Rita Spence Allan is listed in The Glasgow School of Art Register of 1914/15 but it is noted 'not coming'. She did attend the previous session in 1913/14, and studied drawing and painting as a day student. Rita's full name was Marguarite Carlisle Spence Allan and she was one of triplets born on 23rd January 1891 to Clara Florence Nash Allan and Henry William Allan. The other triplets were her bothers Henry Spence Allan and Lewis Spence Allan. She lived initially at Carlton Gardens in Glasgow, now Striven Gardens with her parents, four older siblings and two servants. It has not been possible to trace any information of an artistic career.
Allan, Stephen Junior
c1872-c1940
Son of Edinburgh-born Stephen Adam (1848–1910), a stained-glass artist and designer who founded one of the most successful stained-glass businesses in the West of Scotland.
Stephen (Senior) trained with the eminent glass-painter James Ballantine of Ballantine & Allan, in Edinburgh, before moving to Glasgow in 1865 where he started working as an assistant at the new business set up by Daniel Cottier.
Later establishing his own studio, Adam's business expanded significantly from 1889 and he mentored many younger artists, including his son Stephen Adam Junior, and Alf Webster, both GSA students. Stephen Junior studied at GSA from 1890-1892 in the Design Department, and was awarded a Haldane Bursary in both 1890 and 1891. He was a gifted student as GSA records reveal:
1891: National Competition, 3rd grade prize, Stage 23d, figure composition
1891: Local exam, advanced, Stage 23c, design ornament, first class
1891: Local exam, advanced, Stage 5a, shading from models, 1st class
1891: Local exam, advanced, Stage 5b…
After graduating from GSA, Stephen Junior became his father’s business partner. A publicity article from 1891 describes the Adam’s Glasgow premises in St Vincent Street as six-storeys of 'lead-working ... cartoons ... glass painting workshops [and] kilns for firing'. During the 1880s, the business completed 220 memorial windows. Adam Senior is perhaps best known today for his series of realistic depictions of local industries for Maryhill Burgh Hall in 1878, said to mark a 'defining’ shift in subjects considered suitable for such decorative treatment.
A dispute with his father led to the break-up of that relationship in 1904. Stephen Junior is believed to have emigrated to America, and Alf Webster subsequently took over Adam’s studio
Allan, William
William Allan was a student at The Glasgow School of Art c1914. He is listed on the School's World War One Roll of Honour. It is possible that he is from Shettleston and attended The School from 1916-1917 and 1919-1924, working part-time as a machine overseer and an engineer during this time. Please contact us if you have any information.
Allen, Walter Godfrey
Allen was achitect and surveyor to St Paul's Cathedral from 1931 to 1956.
Allingham, Arthur
Arthur Allingham attended The Glasgow School of Art at the end of the First World War in the 1918-19 session taking evening classes in drawing and painting whilst working as an engineer. His address at the time is noted as South Kensington so he may have been working temporarily in the Glasgow area.
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Kuwait warns against holding public marches without permission
Reports on social media claimed some people were planning to hold a march in the city of Taima next Friday
Kuwait’s interior ministry has warned people in the country against gathering or marching in public without obtaining the permission of the competent authorities.
Holding such marches are in “violation of the set laws”, the ministry’s General Directorate of Relations and Security Information was quoted as saying by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA).
The directive was issued on Wednesday following reports circulated on social media that some people were planning to hold a march in the city of Taima next Friday, the report said.
The ministry stressed that it was keen to “maintain the safety and security of citizens and residents to preserve peace and order in the country” and appealed to people to cooperate.
Taima, an area west of Kuwait City, houses several of Kuwait’s stateless people, known locally as bedoons.
The area has seen protests held by bedoons in the last few years, with security forces resorting to tear gas to the protests in 2011 and 2014.
Reports estimate that the population of Kuwait’s bedoon community ranges from 100,000 to 120,000. They argue that they should be granted citizenship along with rights in the society.
But officials say some of them migrated illegally from the region and are trying to get social security benefits in Kuwait by obtaining citizenship.
Aarti Nagraj January 9, 2019
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UAE Private Sector Workers To Get Two-Days Eid Al Fitr Holiday
The first and second days of the month of Shawwal have been announced as Eid-al-Fitr holidays for the private sector.
Private sector workers in the UAE will get two days off for Eid Al Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, it was confirmed on Sunday.
A message on the official Dubai Media twitter account stated: “1st and 2nd days of the month of Shawwal announced as Eid-al-Fitr holidays for private sector workers in UAE, to resume work 3rd of Shawwal.”
Earlier today, it was announced that public sector workers in the country will receive nine-days for the Eid Al Fitr holiday, starting from Sunday July 27. Federal ministries and departments will resume work on August 3.
The Sharjah Planetarium at the Department of Culture and Information has said that it expects the first day of Eid Al Fitr, marking the first day of Shawwal, to fall on Monday, July 28.
The exact date will be decided by the official moon sighting committee.
The month of Ramadan, which began on June 29, is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, when Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset.
Aarti Nagraj July 20, 2014
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Guyana Politics: CJ to rule on challenge to house-to-house registration August 14
– Attorney General insists laws do not cater for snap elections
Aug 06, 2019 News
Chief Justice Roxane George has set Wednesday, August 14, for ruling in a court action challenging the constitutionality of house-to-house registration, which was filed by Attorney-at-law Christopher Ram last month.
Chief Justice Roxane George
In the meantime, Attorney General Basil Williams, who is a Respondent in the matter, has asked the court to allow the registration exercise which commenced on July 20, to continue, on the basis that it is “the most doable mechanism to update the voters’ list in preparation for free, fair and credible general and regional elections”.
A.G. Basil Williams
Williams was at the time presenting submissions when Justice George continued hearing the matter yesterday at the High Court in Demerara.
Arguing that the house-to-house registration will take mere weeks to complete, Williams dispelled arguments by Ram’s lawyer Anil Nandlall, who is also asking the court to compel the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to hold elections by September 18 – in keeping with the Constitution and ruling of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ).
Anil Nandlall
According to Nandlall, if one is to read the ruling of the CCJ, its consequential orders and the Constitution conjunctively, there is no other logical conclusion that elections are to be held by that date, which is within three months of when the regional court handed down its judgment on June 18. Nandlall nevertheless urged the court not to refrain from granting the orders his client is seeking, since according to him, the executive is “misbehaving” and the judiciary, which is the guardian of the Constitution, has to be stern.
Christopher Ram
However, Williams submitted that there is nothing in the ruling of the CCJ, which indicates that elections must be held by September 18. In fact, the Attorney General argued that the legal framework for elections does not cater for snap elections. This is notwithstanding the provisions of Articles 106 (6) and 106 (7) of the Constitution. They respectively state: “The Cabinet including the President shall resign if the Government is defeated by the vote of a majority of all the elected members of the National Assembly on a vote of confidence.”And “Notwithstanding its defeat, the Government shall remain in office and shall hold an election within three months, or such longer period as the National Assembly shall by resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of the votes of all the elected members of the National Assembly, and shall resign after the President takes the oath of office following the election.”
Williams submitted that there is no procedure stipulated as to what is to happen upon the successful passage of a No-Confidence Motion. He underscored, “There is no infrastructure to support it.” He suggested that the political players return to Parliament and adapt a course of action from other countries in which laws provide for such a motion.
“We have to go back to the drawing board to make provisions for No-Confidence Motion,” Williams argued.
Nandlall, on the other hand, rejected the Attorney General’s contention and maintained that the Constitution makes certain provisions for the successful passage of a No-Confidence Motion. Further reacting to Williams’s submission, Nandlall emphasised that the executive is “holding the Constitution and ruling of the CCJ at ransom”.
In essence, Nandlall said that by Williams holding such a position, he is denying the President the power to call elections.
Moreover, Williams admitted that government was in an interim/caretaker mode – a pronouncement which was made by the CCJ. Since the No-Confidence Motion was deemed properly passed on December 21, 2018, the Attorney General maintained that the March 21 deadline for holding elections had already elapsed. He said that the provisions of Article 106 (7) do not extend that time by another three months. He therefore insisted that it is now for political actors to return to the National Assembly and extend the elections timeframe.
According to Williams, the three-month timeframe for holding elections stipulated in Article 106 (7) is directory and not mandatory.
The Attorney General held that GECOM is bound to do everything in keeping with the law to hold free, fair, and credible elections, and one such obligation is the house-to-house registration process, which he maintains is lawful.
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Art Culture Fashion Music
ComplexCon Comes to Chicago: A Look Into the Festivities.
by Lexiii Dee
Courtesy of Complex
Towards the end of July, ComplexCon left it’s home of Long Beach and took over the city of Chicago. For those who don’t know, ComplexCon is a major hypebeast paradise that in my opinion, is somewhat like an expo. It’s a place where you can pick up and shop for the latest streetwear fashion, sit in on panel conversations featuring many major people in the industry, and rock out to some musical performances from the hottest artists out right now. As being a Chicago native and a huge music head, it was only right for me to find a way to attend the first ever ComplexCon invading the city. I was fortunate enough to attend the event on behalf of Glosse Magazine and wanted to share my experience with you all.
When the day arrived for the event, words could not show how excited I was. ComplexCon is originally taken place in Long Beach, California, As a music lover, I have always wanted to go and experience what I would see on social media. When they made that announcement of bringing it to Chicago, I couldn’t hesitate on making sure I was in attendance. The festival was approximately two days long and I was ready to take it on. The check-in process of getting into ComplexCon was very smooth and I had no hassle. However, the thing that was pretty entertaining yet kind of weird was the reaction of the people that were finally being let into the event. Adults of all ages were literally running in due to the excitement of being at ComplexCon. It was a wild sight to see but it was the first day so I can’t really knock them for it.
A lot was going on. Other than visiting the different booths and speaking to the amazing, creative individuals that were in charge of putting these clothing lines together, there was so much more happening. There was a point where the artistic director Takashi Murakami was on the floor and was welcoming the fans with a meet and greet in honor of it being the first day. It was pretty cool to see. I personally believe other than the musical performances and shopping, the panels that are taken place is also something that many other people look forward to.
Hot Ones is one of my favorite interview shows ever. Sean Evans is one of the best interviewers of this generation and the fact that he was in Chicago to do a live taping of the show brought out the giddy child in me. The show featured Chicago native Juice WRLD and they covered a lot. Juice WRLD was definitely taking those wings like a champ until the last two (which I completely understand because I tried them and they are indeed very very HOT.)
I would have to say, the hottest spot to be at that festival was the PUMA booth. There was so much going on over there. Puma debuted a new collection with Alonzo Jackson and it was very colorful and original. Also, Dreamville Records gave fans at ComplexCon an opportunity to listen to 3 additional tracks that is supposed to be on the deluxe version of Revenge of the Dreamers 3. I will tell you those songs were hard and I can’t wait for everyone to hear them. Dreamville artist Omen stopped by during the time, as well as fellow Chicago artist Dreezy and rapper G-Eazy.
Over at the Hennessy booth, A$AP Mob member A$AP Ferg was in the building and stopped by to promote his new collaboration with Felipe Pantone and Hennessy. There was a drink that he crafted that was served on the menu and it was DELICIOUS.
The night ended with Grammy award winning singer Ella Mai performing some of her hit singles “Boo’d Up” and “Trip.”
It was the final day of ComplexCon and it was the day I was looking forward to the most. The day consisted of people shopping and checking out the booths and just having a good time.
The first thing I attended that day was attending the panel the hip hop panel that featured The Root’s Black Thought and Questlove where they talked about their upcoming show Hip-Hop: Songs That Shook America which focuses on hip hop music and its influence on the major things going on in our community. It had to be one of my favorite panels to sit in on and listen to. They were dropping so many gems.
Throughout the day was pretty much the same energy as the first until it was time the headliners of the night. DJ Miss Milan got the crowd pumped and ready for Saweetie’s set and Saweetie came and dominated. She definitely represented for the ladies and performed her hit singles “My Type” and “ICY GIRL.” The energy was still very on the high end when it was time for Rick Ross to come out and perform. The MMG Teflon Don took me back down memory lane performing many of the songs he has released throughout the years such as “MC Hammer”, “Hustle Hard”, ” and “Bugatti”. Closing out night two, Top Dawg Ent’s ScHoolboy Q hit the stage with a high energy performance that literally set the room on fire. Many of the fans were singing along to every lyric of his most popular songs such as “That Part”, “Studio”, and “Collard Greens.”
Overall, ComplexCon was surely a weekend to remember. For it being the first one held in a new city, everything was very well organized and I did not run into any issues while there. I am hoping there will be more events like this in the future to bring the city together again.
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HomeNew Thinking--with Joe Bartuah -Statement on the U.S.-African Leaders Summit: ‘Investing in the next generation’
Statement on the U.S.-African Leaders Summit: ‘Investing in the next generation’
August 1, 2014 New Thinking--with Joe Bartuah -, The World 0
By: Kanayo F. Nwanze
President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development
1 August 2014 – When President Obama and African heads of state and government convene in Washington, DC next week for the first-ever U.S.-African Leaders Summit, they will focus on "investing in the next generation". No theme could be more relevant to the future of sustainable development across the continent.
Today's generation of young people – not only in Africa but worldwide – is the largest in history. Sheer force of numbers means that we urgently need to harness the power and creativity of youth on every continent, from the Americas to the Middle East and Asia. In Africa, that need arises with particular urgency.
As I wrote in my open letter to African Union leaders before their summit in June, there sometimes seem to be two Africas: one is a new land of opportunities, the other a poor, hungry and hopeless place. But in fact, Africa is rich in resources, and its people are the greatest resource of all – especially the 200 million Africans between the ages of 15 and 24. Each year at least 10 million young people, more than ever before, enter the labour force on the continent. Yet tens of millions of young Africans remain unemployed. Many who have jobs are trapped in poorly paid or part-time work, leaving their vast potential underutilized and untapped.
At IFAD, we know from experience that young people are the most precious resource a rural community can have. Today, however, many rural areas in Africa are losing their young people, because there are often so few incentives for them to stay. When young rural women and men cannot get an adequate education, make a living or create a secure home, they move to sprawling cities or to foreign countries that, they believe, offer more hope. Some make good and contribute to their communities by sending money home. Too many others become mired in urban poverty. This is a tremendous loss for their families and their nations.
So if we are serious about investing in the next generation in this, the AU Year of Agriculture and Food Security, we must recognize that increased support for agricultural and rural development is essential. How could it be otherwise when some 60 per cent of Africa's people depend wholly or partly on agriculture for their livelihoods? As I noted in my letter to the AU, a thriving small-farm sector helps rural areas retain the young people who would otherwise be driven away.
Targeted investments can make a difference. To start with, support for basic education is critical in rural areas where schools are underfunded and poor children are often taken out of school early and put to work. Young rural people also need vocational training, apprenticeships and further education to give them relevant knowledge and skills.
An IFAD-funded project in Madagascar, for example, provides apprenticeships and job opportunities for thousands of young rural workers, building a stable, skilled workforce for Malagasy small businesses. In Tanzania, IFAD supports farmer field schools that use experiential learning to help farmers of all ages solve problems and acquire new techniques. Those who apply what they learn are reaping the benefits of higher yields, productivity and profits.
Meanwhile, in several West and Central African nations, a regional IFAD grant is providing training and business development services for young women and men involved in farming and other rural enterprises. With help from their mentors, these agricultural entrepreneurs – or “agripreneurs” – are starting up new ventures across the value chain. They are demonstrating that agriculture is an exciting, modern profession through which young people can contribute financially to their communities as both producers and consumers.
But education and training alone are not enough to guarantee sustainable livelihoods. Young adults’ access to finance in rural areas is also vital. In Benin, IFAD supports the establishment and growth of financial service associations − owned by rural people − that offer credit and savings products in more than 190 village banks. Nearly half of all the credit extended by these associations has gone to young women and men.
When basic education, training and credit are widely available to Africa's young rural people, they seize the opportunity to invest in their own farms and businesses. They are empowered to build their skills and confidence. They participate in community decision-making and assume leadership roles in local organizations.
On an even more basic level, investing in Africa's next generation means making nutrition-sensitive agriculture a top priority. You can't de-link agriculture and nutrition, since up to 80 per cent of the food consumed in Africa is produced locally. Yet more than 4 in 10 children under the age of five in sub-Saharan Africa are undernourished. Failure to expand, sharpen and accelerate our efforts on nutrition will impose a heavy cost in opportunities missed and potential unmet.
One study found that undernutrition in Africa causes economic losses that vary by country from 1.9 to 16.5 per cent of GDP. In addition, governments end up spending billions of dollars on programmes in order to deal with poor nutrition and its effects. Investing in nutrition through agriculture, therefore, is more than a social good. It is sound development policy and good economics. It encompasses partnerships with other sectors, including health, water and sanitation, and education. And it demands careful attention to the social context – notably the status of women – as well as farming practices that protect the environment and foster biodiversity.
As African leaders gather for the summit in Washington in a spirit of partnership, it is important to remember that they, in particular, must take the initiative in fulfilling the promise of the continent's next generation. More than a decade ago, their governments pledged to allocate at least 10 per cent of their national budgets to agriculture, yet only a handful of countries in Africa have consistently reached that threshold.
Even as they seek responsible, transparent foreign investment to alleviate poverty and boost food security, it is time for African leaders to deliver on their commitments. The next generation deserves nothing less.
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HomeAfricaGHANA: Bye-Election Violence, As Political Parties Planing To Demonstrate On Feb 7
GHANA: Bye-Election Violence, As Political Parties Planing To Demonstrate On Feb 7
February 3, 2019 Cholo Brooks Africa 0
By Deborah Asantewaa |www.modernghana.com |
Bernard Mornah addressing the media
Members of the Inter-Party Coalition for National Sovereignty (PCNS) have vowed to hit the streets of Accra on February 7 to protest against the rising threat and dangerous activities of rambo-styled vigilante groups which have gained momentum under the President Akufo-Addo’s Government.
According to members of the Coalition, the recent brutalities on members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) by armed masked men in security uniform at the just ended Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election portends a dangerous path for Ghana’s young democracy.
The group which is made up of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Progressive People’s Party (PPP), All People’s Congress (APC) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Convention People’s Party (CPP) say, the planned demonstration is not motivated by petty partisan politics but an effort to protect the country against the failed national security.
Speaking at a news conference in Accra, the Convener and National Chairman of the PNC, Bernard Mornah said the Coalition has decided to embark on this demo to protect the country against any political mutinies.
Mr Mornah noted that the sporadic attacks and shootings of members of NDC at the La Bawaleshie Polling station are a precursor to a far worst uprising in the upcoming 2020 general election.
According to the Convener, members of the Coalition have compiled lots of evidence and identities of supposed National Security Operatives who they alleged, appears to be personal guards of the leadership of the NPP.
He added that the list of the masked armed men who were involved in the premeditated violence and bloodshed include substantive prove of persons who are occupants of the presidency allegedly.
Mr. Mornah indicated that the Coalition will petition the international community including the United Nations (UN) and African Union (AU) with videos and pictorial evidence for concrete action to be taken to flush out the pro-government militant group.
He calls on Ghanaians to be bold and fearless in their denunciations of the diminution of the nation’s democracy and the values which it stands.
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Jared Goff throwing a pass at Super Bowl LIII
Jared Goff throwing a pass at Super Bowl LIII.
Check out these selected images from SUPER BOWL LIII, won by the New England Patriots 13-3, the lowest scoring game in Super Bowl history. The stars of the game were New England Patriots’ running back, SONEY MICHEL, who gained 94 yards and scored the winning touchdown; the Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 in the lowest scoring game in Super Bowl
All-pro cornerback, STEPHON GILLMORE, who made the defensive play of the game by intercepting a Jared Goff pass with approximately 4 minutes left in the game, ending a serious Rams threat to tie the game; TOM BRADY, who led the team to victory and became the only player in history with 6 Super Bowl titles; JULIAN EDELMAN, who had 10 receptions for 141 yards and was selected as the game’s MVP; and finally, and perhaps most importantly, the NEW ENGLAND defense, which allowed the fewest points in a Super Bowl(tied with Dallas in 1972 against Miami.
It wasn’t the offensive shootout that many were expecting, but the Patriots still managed to capture their sixth Super Bowl title with a 13-3 win over the Los Angeles Rams. The Patriots took the lead in the fourth quarter when Sony Michel scored from two yards for a 10-3 lead. Gostkowski added a second field goal with 1:12 remaining in the game to account for the 13-3 final, the lowest scoring game in Super Bowl history. Entering Super Bowl LIII, the lowest-scoring title game in NFL history was Super Bowl VII. The Miami Dolphins defeated the Washington Redskins with a score of just 14–7.
It was a quiet first half, with the Patriots managing only a Stephen Gostkowski field goal to take a 3-0 lead over the Los Angeles Rams at the break. Greg Zeurlein booted a 53-yarder in the third quarter as the Rams pulled even, 3-3.
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Bed Wetting and Child Abuse
What Are the Anxiety Symptoms of Childhood Sexual Abuse?
Negative Psychological Effects of Sex on Teens
Signs of Autism in a Three-Year-Old
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Signs of Sexual Abuse in a Toddler
Written by Anna Aronson
**Millions of children are sexually abused each year in the United States 3. In fact, 10 percent of adult men and 25 percent of adult females recall being sexually abused during their childhood, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics 5. Most sexual abuse victims are between the ages of 8 and 12, but younger children, including toddlers, are also victimized. Young children often do not report sexual abuse to a parent because they are ashamed or have been threatened not to tell. You may notice some changes in your child, however.
A toddler who is being sexually abused may suddenly display personality characteristics not previously seen. For example, your child may seem anxious, insecure or depressed, according to New York University's Langone Medical Center 2. Confident children may also become clingy or withdrawn. Some sex abuse victims suffer from low self-esteem and may have trouble making friends their age.
A toddler who is being sexually abused may suddenly display personality characteristics not previously seen.
Some sex abuse victims suffer from low self-esteem and may have trouble making friends their age.
A young child being sexually abused will often undergo behavior changes as a result of the abuse. Young children, in particular, are likely to begin acting in an age-inappropriate manner. For example, she may begin sucking her thumb or being wetting her pants or the bed even though she is already potty-trained, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics 5. Changes in sleep patterns are also possible, with toddlers having trouble falling asleep or having regular nightmares.
A young child being sexually abused will often undergo behavior changes as a result of the abuse.
For example, she may begin sucking her thumb or being wetting her pants or the bed even though she is already potty-trained, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics 5.
A toddler being sexually abused may also begin to display some sexual behaviors. For example, he may act out sexual acts with stuffed animals or other toys or may draw pictures of sexual acts, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics 5. Young children may also masturbate frequently or try to initiate sexual behavior with their friends or siblings.
A young sexual abuse victim may suddenly seem fearful of certain people or situations, including avoiding situations in which she will encounter her abuser. They may be afraid or getting undressed even at appropriate times, such as for bathing, or seem fearful of visiting the doctor or being examined by a health professional, according to Langone Medical Center. Some children also become fearful or going to the bathroom despite earlier success.
Physical signs rarely are noticed in cases of child sexual abuse, according to the Stop It Now 3! organization. Still, some possible indications of sexual abuse include vaginal or anal discharge; pain or itching in the genital region; frequent urinary tract infections or sore throats; pain while urinating or having a bowel movement; and redness, bleeding, or bruising in the genital or anal area. Some abuse victims also begin to complain of physical ailments such as headaches or stomachaches.
Physical signs rarely are noticed in cases of child sexual abuse, according to the Stop It Now 3!
Still, some possible indications of sexual abuse include vaginal or anal discharge; pain or itching in the genital region; frequent urinary tract infections or sore throats; pain while urinating or having a bowel movement; and redness, bleeding, or bruising in the genital or anal area.
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New York University Langone Medical Center: Child Sexual Abuse: Know the Warning Signs
Stop It Now!: Warning Signs in Children and Adolescents of Possible Child Sexual Abuse
New Mexico State University: Child Sexual Abuse: Recognizing Abuse and What To Do About It
American Academy of Pediatrics HealthyChildren.org: Sexual Abuse
Murray LK, Nguyen A, Cohen JA. Child sexual abuse. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2014;23(2):321-37. doi:10.1016/j.chc.2014.01.003
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Understanding dissociation. Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse. Published 2014.
Understanding and preventing child abuse and neglect. American Psychological Association. Published 2019.
Samsel, M. Grooming. Abuse and Relationships. Copyright 2008-2018.
Anna Aronson began working as a journalist in 2000 and spent six years at suburban Chicago newspapers before pursuing freelance work. She enjoys writing about health care topics, in particular obstetrics, pediatrics and nutrition. She received a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Eastern Illinois University and is now studying for a Master of Science in medicine degree to become a physician's assistant.
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Heritage Christian Academy (HCA) is an independent, inter-denominational Christian school serving pre-school through twelfth-grade students. The school is incorporated in the state of Colorado as a non-profit organization under the direction of a 7-member Board of Directors.
Founded in 1970 by three local churches in Ft. Collins, Heritage Christian School (HCS) opened its doors at First Baptist Church to 56 students initially employing one administrator and four teachers. In 1973 HCA added a secondary program and graduated its first student.
For nearly 33 years, First Baptist housed the school, and then in 1994 Evangelical Covenant Church also opened its door to the high school as our program expanded. In 2002, both churches requested that HCS find a new facility as their church programs were growing. During that time, HCS found a manufacturing/office building on Wheaton Drive in southeast Fort Collins. HCS purchased and remodeled the building, with the move in date of October 2004.
Unfortunately, after three years at that location, we were unable to make the increased monthly payment, and the finance company was unwilling to renegotiate. At that point, the HCS Board of Directors reluctantly voted not to issue teacher contracts or make plans for the 2007-08 academic year.
A group of HCS parents joined forces determined to continue the school. They formed a foundation, Friends of Christian Education Foundation (since renamed Heritage Christian Foundation). The foundation located a nearly empty manufacturing building in northeast Fort Collins, agreed on a purchase price, secured financing, and began remodeling.
With intensive work by the foundation, parents, and teachers, classes began after Labor Day in temporary facilities of two local churches. By mid-October 2007, the educational sections of the building were sufficiently remodeled so the move in process could begin.
HCA is now in its eleventh year at this present facility, enjoying the benefits of having our own gymnasium and expanding the number of classrooms. Both the staff and families of Heritage are thankful to continue our program and have the opportunity to educate and minister to the students of the community.
2506 Zurich Drive Fort Collins, CO 80524
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High Profiles
Dread Right?
Benjamin Zephaniah
describes himself on his own website as a ‘poet, writer, lyricist, musician and naughty boy’. Simon Joseph Jones sat down with him at The Bookshop in east London on 24 May 2005.
Photography: Andrew Firth
You are the eldest of nine, but you were the only one who stayed with your mother when she left your father. How did that affect your outlook?
When you come from a broken home, or a home where there’s violence, you almost think it’s normal. So, I just thought that most families fight. I once asked a friend of mine, ‘What do you do when your dad beats your mum?’ And he went: ‘He doesn’t.’ I said, ‘Ah, you come from one of those, like, feminist houses. So, what do you do when your mum beats your dad?’
When my mum was on the run from my father, she’d go to a new house and she’d say, ‘Right, son. This is your new name.’ (My dad had a job where he could track us down really easily.) And I’d go, ‘Right, OK. I’ll go out and make some friends now and play football.’ You know? That was it. People would be calling me ‘Tom’ or whatever, but I didn’t sit down and agonise over it all the time.
I remember when I realised that it wasn’t normal, thinking that one day I want to tell people what this feels like. You see, deep down I always knew I wanted to be some kind of storyteller.
I wondered what sort of ambitions you had then.
There were two worlds. There was my mother and other people saying, ‘You’ve got to get an apprenticeship’ (and for us it was, like, painter and decorator or car mechanic or something like that). And there’s me inside going, ‘No, I’m a poet. I’m a poet. The world is my muse.’ I remember my mother sitting me down one day and saying, ‘Look, son, how do you, a black man in a racist country, expect to earn your living from poetry?’ But I always had a strong sense of what I wanted to do.
Police at the time were, like, out-and-out racists. It’s difficult for people to imagine now. A couple of policemen would pull up and say, ‘Over here, nigger!’
When you left school at the age of 13, you couldn’t read or write. How did you start creating poetry?
Well, for most of the early part of my life I thought poetry was an oral thing. We used to listen to tapes from Jamaica of Louise Bennett,1louisebennett.com/about-miss-lou who we think of as the queen of all dub poets. For me, it was two things: it was words wanting to say something and words creating rhythm. Written poetry was a very strange thing that white people did. It was only later that I met somebody who had some qualifications who said, ‘You’ve got to write that stuff down.’
When you were a teenager, you started getting into trouble with the police. How did that begin?
I think it’s partly to do with the estates we lived on, partly to do with being black and partly to do with police who at the time were, like, out-and-out racists. It’s difficult for a lot of people to imagine now – I mean, it does happen, but then it used to happen often: a couple of policemen would pull up and say, ‘Over here, nigger!’ Who’s that to? ‘You, nigger.’
There are many things, I think. When our parents arrived from Jamaica – or Barbados in my case – they were good Christians, they were grateful for this place, you know, and they thought, ‘We’ve got to behave ourselves. They’ve given us houses to live in and factories to work in and we’re just going to toe the line, because we were invited here.’
And then there were us, who went: ‘Well, we’re not quite Jamaicans. We’re probably more British than Jamaican. And actually we don’t want to stay at home all day reading the Bible, you know? We want to go out and play.’ And in them days the big thing for any teenager was the youth club, but in our area the clubs were basically white and we couldn’t go into them, or certainly not without a big fight.
We would’ve been prepared to hang out on the streets, but I soon discovered that there’s a culture in Britain that says that that’s not really done. A policeman would come up and say, ‘What are you doing here?’ You couldn’t say, ‘I’m just here’ because he’d say: ‘Where are you going?’ I always found that really strange. I mean, in the Caribbean you could just be out, but in Britain you always have to be going from one place to another, you know?
So, we have to go somewhere, so we need some money. Parents aren’t going to give us money – they ain’t got any money anyway. So, then we go stealing. Most of the time, it was petty crime.
Actually, you didn’t have to steal – that’s why I think there are many answers to your question. But I’m absolutely sure that if I hadn’t got involved in crime I still would have had a police record. I remember police officers looking at me, a black guy who hadn’t got a record, and, you know, ‘We’ll fix him. We need to know where he is. We need his data.’
How did you escape from that spiral?
I tried being a good Christian in my mother’s church, but I thought: It’s really happy-clappy and it makes me feel good for a couple of hours – but what are they doing for other people?
Well, this is a big jump forward now, because I went to an approved school and Borstal and all that stuff. I used to have a little ‘business’. Kids used to work for me – they used to steal tools out of car boots and I used to sell them on, and I had one or two other schemes going on. Constantly I had people saying to me, ‘You should do something with that poetry, you know?’ but I became a fucking car thief and a fucking pimp and this, that and the other, and my teacher said I was a born failure and told me I was going to end up dead or with a life sentence. It was just at that time when guns were becoming more accessible and it was getting to the point where to carry on doing my business I’d have to be armed. And I really didn’t want to do that.
And so I just woke up one day and said, ‘I’m going to London.’ Just like that. It wasn’t that London was a better place, it was just that I wouldn’t have been in the same circle. I would have got out of the spiral. I had money to collect and everything and I went, ‘Leave it! I’m going.’ I’m quite sure that I wouldn’t be around now if I hadn’t.
Did your mum see it as an answer to prayer?
No, even she was asking me to stay. I remember saying to her, ‘Mum, the next time you see me it’ll be on television.’ I remember saying that to her as she was [crying], ‘Goodbye, son!’
What role had religion played in your life thus far?
Well, I tried being a good Christian in my mother’s church, but I just thought: It’s really happy-clappy and it makes me feel good for a couple of hours, but it’s all about dying and going to heaven. What are they doing for other people? They’re saying they’re going to save their souls, but they’re not prepared to save them from injustice or famine and all that kind of thing. I mean, I saw some good in it, and I saw some good people in there.
And then I got very interested in Islam. There’s no happy-clappiness there, but, well, ‘Islam’ means ‘submission’ and you have to give up lots of things, and I just wasn’t prepared to give them up. By that time, I’d started to think a lot about women in particular. Islam is stereotyped as a religion that’s bad to women and it’s not all bad – I know lots of women that take to Islam willingly – but personally I didn’t like it. To be honest, I didn’t like a lot of its rules for men, either. But certainly I didn’t see equality.
You then began to gravitate towards Rastafarianism.
I was attracted to Rastafarianism because it allows you to be political and spiritual at the same time. But even then I realised that within the Rastafarian movement there were many hypocrites. I remember some Rastafarians came over from Jamaica and one night we were at this gathering and they really impressed me with their teachings, and then at the end of the gathering I saw them literally kidnapping a girl and putting her in the car and taking her away.
But I always felt there’s something greater than us. I hesitate to use the word ‘God’, because when we say ‘God’ we think of a male and we think of a bloke up there. I think there’s some kind of spiritual power, some ‘nuclear’ power that’s greater than us.
I think I’m probably angrier now than I was before. Before, I thought we were being ripped off; but now I know how bad it is, you know?
And then I went on a couple of long trips to holy places around the world, just to see, you know? If I went to the place where Jesus was supposed to have been born, would I connect with it? And I thought: ‘They’re all tourist traps.’ I remember going around Jerusalem with a guide and he was saying: ‘This is where Jesus did this and this is where Jesus did that. This is where Jesus went to the toilet.’ And I said to him, ‘Do you believe this?’ And he went: ‘No, I’m a Muslim, stupid. This is my job, man.’
You have said elsewhere that you lost your religion but found your faith. What does that mean?
I think religion has given God a bad name. When I say ‘faith’, I’m talking about a belief, for want of a better word – I think I have a better word: a knowledge of God – that I get through meditation, which doesn’t need anybody else: doesn’t need the church, doesn’t need a priest, doesn’t need an imam, doesn’t need anything. Just learn to meditate!
My religious hero, if you like, is Bodhidharma, the guy that founded Zen Buddhism and the kind of patriarch of kung fu, who converted loads of China, Japan, all these places, to Zen Buddhism. He didn’t preach a ceremony, he didn’t have a book, no Bible or anything like that, he didn’t have any disciples. When they came to him and said, ‘How do I get enlightenment?’ he just said, ‘Listen to yourself!’ The most he would give you was breathing exercises and that’s it. He’s my hero because he got so many people into – he wouldn’t even say ‘believing in God’, but getting in touch with themselves.
It’s the old thing: Jesus probably wouldn’t have been a Christian, you know? Marx wouldn’t have been a Marxist. Bodhidharma wouldn’t have been a Buddhist. If you asked him, ‘How do I become a good Buddhist?’, if you were a Christian he’d say, ‘Go and be a good Christian!’ Find your own way! But the important thing is to listen to yourself. And that kind of fascinates me. What I learnt from travelling to all those places is that people are looking to the sky and saying, ‘How did we get here? Why are we here?’ and they’ve lost the ability to sit down with themselves and meditate.
I think of meditation as something that lowers the temperature, but when I think of your poetry there’s a lot of rage in it. How do those two things marry?
Yin and yang. It really is not so strange. If you think about the Zen Buddhists in martial arts, for example – very peaceful people but they can beat you up in two seconds.
You’re interested in martial arts as well, aren’t you?
Yeah. It really is yin and yang. I mean, every day I have to find some time for meditation. I’ve just got to sit silently, even if it’s just for five minutes. And it’s amazing what it does. You cut off from everything else and because you have to sit with a straight back and your legs crossed, for example, you’ve got to think about that, and then your eyes are focused and then you’ve got to count your breaths.
Every now and again the Establishment thinks, ‘Let’s give him an OBE or something!’ They try to appropriate me – and then they go, ‘Fuck! He’s still militant!’
I am very angry about many things, and back in the days when I didn’t know how to meditate I’d lose my temper and end up in a police station. Now I don’t end up in police stations so much, but I’m just the same – actually, I think I’m probably angrier now than I was before, because I know more. I mean, before, I thought we were being ripped off as citizens – well, not as citizens in our case but as subjects and consumers – and I had some idea about how we were ripped off; but now I know how bad it is, you know? And they’re still getting away with it…
On top of that, I’m one of the generation that was promised that after the fall of the Berlin Wall we were going to have peace and all this stuff, and with the coming of the internet we were going to have such great communication we were all going to be, like, close to each other and there were going to be fewer wars. You know? And it was a load of bullshit. So, I’m more angrier now, and I think that comes out in my poetry.
One thing my mother will say is that when I’m on stage, that’s me. She sees me doing this interview, she’ll go, ‘He’s nervous and he’s trying to find the right words’ and stuff like this; but when I’m on stage doing my poetry, that’s me. I can go from one extreme to the other, even on stage. At one moment I can be really angry and the next minute it gets really funny.
My favourite poem of yours is ‘Christmas Has Been Shot’. It’s got those great lines:
And yes it was written that the truth shall flow
From the mouths of babe and suckling,
But babes and sucklings beware
The soldiers have orders to kill,
And the spirit of King Herod is alive.
But if you read that in church at Christmas, you get the impression that people want to hear ‘Be nice to yu turkeys dis Christmas!’ instead. You have two different personas: one furious, one family-friendly.
In the early Eighties it was all very angry stuff, but, you know, there was a lot of angry poets around and they all burnt out and they’re not here any more.
I do love having fun with poetry and I think that what happened is that I became (I sound like I’m blowing my own trumpet here) so popular that the BBC and others had to use me in some way and the best way was to pick up on my children’s poetry. I mean, ‘Talking Turkeys!’ was voted the fifth-best children’s poem of all time…2See bit.ly/2zP7Fdl.
So, every now and again the Establishment thinks, ‘Come on, he’s really softened up. Let’s give him an OBE or something! Let’s give him a post at a university!’ They try to appropriate me – and then they go, ‘Fuck! He’s still militant!’ You know?
I do really believe that good will triumph over evil. Not that I’m good, but I can inspire some good people
I can’t understand why you were ever offered an OBE when you have said in so many words that black people who accept honours are Uncle Toms. Wouldn’t they say, though, that it’s more productive to compromise and get in with the Establishment than to remain on the outside, sounding off?
Well, when the Queen is pinning an OBE on you, you can’t whisper in her ear, ‘Can I have your phone number? I want to talk to you about a few deaths in custody.’ You’re not really on their side. But for their purposes… It’s a bit like the artists who broke the boycott of South Africa. The Establishment can say, ‘Look, we can’t be that bad: Benjamin Zephaniah is a Member of the British Empire.’ You know?
I’m not thinking just about honours. Haven’t you said that nobody black would grieve if any of our current black politicians disappeared?
Because they don’t do anything for the community. Look at how black people felt about the war in Iraq and still feel about it. What black politician has got up and said anything? They all want to be the first black prime minister. What politician do you hear going on about how many black people are dying in custody? Someone said to me the other day, ‘Why should black politicians in particular be outraged? White people should be outraged by it.’ And I said, ‘Yes, that’s true, but the thing is, the black politicians came to our communities and made us promises that if they were voted in they would take care of it. That’s the difference.’
How hopeful are you of achieving your goals, as an activist or an artist? Are you an optimist?
I think I have to be, you know? If I really felt it wasn’t worth it, I think I could easily do something else and earn more money. Lately I’ve been doing nude modelling and I could do some more of that, for example. I could write cartoons (which I would enjoy doing). I could make records that are not political and are just pure dance music. But I do really believe that good will triumph over evil. Not that I’m good, but I can inspire some good people.
And I don’t know who it was who said it, but I do believe that capitalism will eat itself. I think we are going to have to build societies that are not rooted in money and wheeling and dealing. It’s going to happen. You know, money only works because we all believe in it.
Why do you think I should break the law every day?
For me, it’s a kind of token gesture. You see, I own my own house, yeah? I own my cars – I don’t have to steal them. Yeah? I’m not rich but I’ve got money to live on. And I was beginning to get worried. I thought, ‘Fuck it, I’m becoming really, really safe. I don’t smoke. I can’t get done drinking-and-driving – I don’t drink.’ And so I just felt: How can I break the law every day? Just do something! Pull out your willy at a bus stop! If you’ve got a car, speed! If you’ve got a bike, ride on the pavement! Anything. Just do something illegal at least once a day and be proud of it! I don’t think you should allow the Establishment (if you like) to think that they’ve got you under control.
I want to know when this golden era of British fair play was. I mean, even after empire and everything, when we got left with cricket, they didn’t even play fair at cricket
Actually, it’s wrong to talk as if there’s something called ‘the Establishment’. The Establishment is just a lot of individuals. I do a lot of work for the British Council and a lot of people there are just as rebellious as me. They think: If we didn’t work here, everyone in Africa would probably think that British culture is still ballet and opera. What we do now is take out reggae and hip hop, you know?
How can you do work for the British Council and tell the world how great this country is when you are so critical of it?
Well, some people do say, ‘Why do you criticise it so much?’ If you listen to me on a British Council gig, 70 per cent of the time I’m being critical. People do ask: ‘Why did they send you? All you did is slag Britain off.’ I’ve been to some countries where I’ve walked offstage and they’ve gone, ‘Run for it!’ Why? ‘You’ve just said all those bad things. Aren’t they going to come and get you?’ They know that if they said that on stage, they’d be taken away.
You could say it promotes ideas of free speech – but then I’ll be in Nigeria or somewhere and I’ll say, ‘You know, we only have free speech to a certain extent. I wrote a poem called “Christmas Has Been Shot”; no one wants to televise that, you know? But they want my turkey poems.’
In the United States not so long ago, I was going to talk about Refugee Boy3Published by Bloomsbury in 2001 on television and this guy came up to me as I was miking up and he said, ‘We would appreciate it if you try not to talk about the Palestinians, and if you do, will you not use the term “Occupied Territories”?’ And he kept going on about it. I said, ‘Are you telling me what to say?’ He said, ‘Yeah.’ So I took the mike off and went home. This is the home of the fucking free, you know, and they are telling me what to say.
Do you think we use words like ‘freedom’ too glibly?
I think that a lot of the phrases we use… Like ‘the sense of British fair play’. Slavery? Colonialism? I want to know when this golden era of British fair play was. This justice, and all this stuff. I mean, even after empire and everything, when we got left with cricket, they didn’t even play fair at cricket.
Yeah, of course the kind of trial you can get in a British court is different from the kind you would have got in an Iraqi court, but, you know, the chances of me being stopped by the police in Iraq because I’m black… It wouldn’t happen. Because I’m a Shia, maybe… But who’s fair? You know? It’s our fairness. It’s what suits us.
It wasn’t so long ago in the East End of London, for example, that if you were a girl on the streets after a certain time you risked being taken away and forced into prostitution. If you were a kid, you risked being sent into a sweatshop or up chimneys. Over hundreds of years we’ve evolved this so-called democracy that we have now. It took us a long time and it’s not perfect – it doesn’t minister to everyone and all that stuff. And yet we can look at African countries that we have had a hand in underdeveloping and expect them to do it overnight. I find that absolutely amazing. And sometimes we give them deadlines and say, ‘If you don’t do this by then, your aid is going to be stopped’ or whatever.
I [was] doing some programmes with [Noam] Chomsky for the [BBC] World Service and he said, ‘When we look at these brutal [African] dictators and the way they treat their subjects, they are only doing what they learnt from the British.’ It’s kind of like father, like son. And most of them were educated in Britain anyway.
I know it’s idealistic, but I just want to walk down the street and just not be aware of being black, you know?
You have said that you wished your identity had never been formed by race but it had to be because of the way people reacted to you. Isn’t racial consciousness one of the first steps in fighting discrimination?
Yes, but I still think it’s a shame that it has to be. I know it’s idealistic, but I just want to walk down the street and just not be aware of being black, you know? I don’t know, do you walk down the street and think, ‘I’m white. There’s a policeman there – I’m really worried because I’m white’? Or ‘Is that person not sitting next to me on the Tube because I’m white?’
When I see an Orthodox Jew in the street, I wonder: ‘Do you want me to notice that you’re different? Is that why you’re dressed that way? Or do you want me not to notice? Or do you want me to notice that you’re different and not care?’ One could ask the same question about dreadlocks.
I suppose with dreadlocks we are making a kind of statement: ‘Hey, we’ve got the most natural hairstyle you can get and we don’t mind you looking.’
Every time I see Orthodox Jews, I think: ‘You’re a victim of fashion. The clothes that you’re wearing have nothing to do with Judaism. They’re from the ghettoes of Poland.’
But we’re always all going to be different, aren’t we?
We’re always going to be different. But I think the difference with white racism is that it’s about saying, ‘We are superior racially, and because we are superior racially it means we are superior intellectually.’ You know, within the black community – you know, Jamaicans, Barbadians – they have these ins and outs, and the Muslims and the Hindus and the Sikhs and all this; but none of them say, ‘We have the right to rule the world, on the basis of race.’ And I think that’s the difference.
I met a biologist the other day and he said, ‘It’s really strange how people could come to that conclusion, because if you look at the blueprint for a human being, it’s basically the black man.’
A longer version of this interview was originally published in the Summer 2005 issue of Third Way.
⇑1 louisebennett.com/about-miss-lou
⇑2 See bit.ly/2zP7Fdl.
⇑3 Published by Bloomsbury in 2001
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Benjamin Zephaniah was born in 1958. He spent some of his childhood in Black River, Jamaica but grew up in the Handsworth district of Birmingham. At the age of 14 he was sent to Boreatton Park Approved School for burglary, and then to Glen-Parva Borstal for affray.
He moved to London in 1979 and became involved in a workers’ co-operative, which published his first collection of poetry, Pen Rhythm, in 1980. This was followed by The Dread Affair (1985), Inna Liverpool (1988), Rasta Time in Palestine (1990), City Psalms (1992), Propa Propaganda (1996) and Too Black, Too Strong (2001), as well as six collections for children: Talking Turkeys (1994), Funky Chickens (1996), School’s Out (1997), Wicked World! and A Little Book of Vegan Poems (both 2000) and We Are Britain! (2002).
He has written three novels for teenagers: Face (1999), which was shortlisted for the 2000 Children’s Book Award and adapted for BBC Radio 4, Refugee Boy (2001), which won a Portsmouth Book Award in 2002, and Gangsta Rap (2004).
He also co-edited with Marie Mulvey Roberts Out of the Night: Writings from death row (1994) and edited The Bloomsbury Book of Love Poems (1999), and contributed to Chambers Primary Rhyming Dictionary (2004).
He was writer-in-residence at the Africa Arts Collective in Liverpool in 1988–89.
He has also made numerous recordings, including the albums Rasta (1981), Us an Dem (1990), Back to Roots (1995), Belly of de Beast (1996), Heading for the Door (2000), with Back to Base, and Naked (2005). He was the first person to record with the Wailers after the death of Bob Marley, in a musical tribute to Nelson Mandela which led eventually to the latter inviting him to host his ‘Two Nations’ concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London in 1996. He has also worked with Bomb the Bass and Sinéad O’Connor.
He has given readings all over the world, from Argentina to Zimbabwe, and he also periodically takes the Benjamin Zephaniah Band on the road.
He has written several plays for the stage and for broadcast, including Playing the Right Tune (1985), Job Rocking and Delirium (both 1987), Streetwise and Our Teacher’s Gone Crazy (both 1990) and The Trial of Mickey Tekka (1991). Also in 1991, he acted in his first television play, Dread Poets Society, which was screened on BBC2. Hurricane Dub won a BBC Young Playwrights Festival award in 1988, and Listen to Your Parents, first heard on BBC Radio 4 in 2000 (and performed at the Nottingham Playhouse two years later), won a Commission for Racial Equality ‘Race in the Media’ award in 2001.
He has written or presented a number of programmes on Radio 4 and on BBC TV, ITV and Channel 4, and often appears on the media as a performer and cultural commentator.
In 1998, he was asked to contribute to a government task force dealing with creativity in the National Curriculum.
He is actively involved in the Hackney Empire Theatre, Umoja Housing Co-op, the Irie Dance Company, Viva! (Vegetarians International Voice for Animals), Newham Young People’s Theatre Scheme, the Chinese Women’s Refuge Group, Sari (Soccer against Racism in Ireland) and Shop (Self-Help Organisation for ex-Prisoners), and sponsors the Central Park Girls’ Football Team.
In 1989, he was nominated for the post of Oxford Professor of Poetry and 10 years later was discussed as a possible Poet Laureate. He has received honorary doctorates from the Open University, Oxford Brookes University, University College Northampton and the Universities of Central England, East London, Leicester, North London, the South Bank, Staffordshire and West England. He declined to be made an OBE in 2003 – as it happened, two months after his cousin, Michael Powell, died in police custody.
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Burdekin lifts British Open Super Series title
Jamie Burdekin, who is sponsored by Hilary Meredith Solicitors, clinched his latest major wheelchair tennis title on Sunday at Nottingham Tennis Centre after winning the quad doubles at the British Open, the fifth of six Super Series tournaments on the international calendar, partnering American David Wagner.
In their first tournament together Burdekin and Wagner dropped just two games on the way to claiming the Super Series crown, beating Australia’s Dylan Alcott and Lucas Sithole of South Africa 6-0, 6-1 in the final.
“I’m delighted considering I didn’t have a doubles partner at the start of the week,” said Burdekin, the world No. 5 ranked quad singles player, who is now likely to see his world No. 10 doubles ranking improve after Sunday’s triumph. “My original partner was unable to play and Wagner saw that I was available and I’ve enjoyed every minute.
“He is a great player and I’ve always respected his game, especially his doubles as a three-time Paralympic gold medallist, so I was proud to be on court with the man.”
Wagner knows Burdekin well as an opponent after Britain overcame the USA in the final of the BNP Paribas World Team Cup in May.
On that occasion Burdekin and Andy Lapthorne teamed up to beat Wagner and his Paralympic gold medal-winning partner Nick Taylor in the deciding doubles tie to clinch gold.
“We beat them in the final to become a two-time world champion, and now there are only more big things to come with Rio 2016 just around the corner and the US Open Super Series to look forward to at the end of August.
“It is always important to do well here. This is our backyard, I have family down here supporting me and this is one of the tournaments we all really want to do well at as a Tennis Foundation organised event,” said
Burdekin, who was watched from the stands by his son Charlie, his parents as well as another interested spectator in Judy Murray.
Making Burdekin’s dominating win all the more remarkable was that Alcott collected the singles title just 24 hours earlier and Sithole won the singles event in 2013.
“The scoreline suggests it was easier than it was, but they were in there for most games,” said Burdekin.
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Elijah Hughes Scouting Report
August 23, 2020 Riley Millette NBA Draft, Player Scouting Reports 0
Elijah Hughes had a breakout season as a junior, earning first-team All-ACC honors and leading the conference in scoring with 19.0 points per game. (Photo courtesy of Syracuse Athletics)
Elijah Hughes is a prime example of how transferring and redshirting can lead to something great. After playing his true freshman year at East Carolina, and logging only 20 minutes a game, Hughes made the decision to transfer to a much more prestigious basketball school, Syracuse University. Yes, you read that right; he went from ECU to SU, not the other way around.
After sitting out the 2017-18 year due to NCAA transfer rules, Hughes made his inaugural season with the Orange one to remember. He averaged 14 points per game (PPG) and nailed 37 percent of his deep looks.
Hughes rounded into his full potential in his second and final year in an Orange jersey. As an All-ACC first-teamer, he averaged over 19 PPG (led the ACC), grabbed five rebounds per game and shot 81 percent from the free-throw line (fifth in the ACC), all improvements from the year prior. Hughes averaged 0.972 points per possession (PPP) for overall offense this year, ranking at the 79th percentile in Division I. His player efficiency rating (PER) of 22.7 was 10th in the ACC, and his offensive plus/minus (6.0) was fourth in the conference.
It’s worth mentioning that Hughes’ first and last season with Syracuse were very different in terms of his role. When he was a sophomore, guard Tyus Battle was the team’s featured scorer, averaging better than 17 points per game. Hughes was a supporting piece, and he played that role very well. However, when the calendar turned, Battle had packed his bags for Russia to play in the VTB United League, leaving Hughes in charge of the Orange.
Hughes took this new role in stride, despite having more responsibility, being the go-to scorer, and taking on all of the other duties that come with being a star upperclassman. He took more difficult shots as well, attempting more than double as many jump shots off the dribble (56 attempts in 2019, 120 in 2020). It’s also important to know that he sustained a number of knocks throughout the course of his junior season, including injuries to his head, groin, and hand. He played much of the season with a wrap on his shooting hand, which didn’t seem to bother him much, but it may have been a hindrance.
Position: Wing Team/Class: Syracuse, Junior (Redshirt)
Birthday: 3/10/1998 Nationality: United States
Wingspan: Vertical:
Strong jump shot, with a quick release, good elevation, and deep range
Very capable shooting off the bounce, ranking at the 72nd percentile for PPP this season
Great spot-up shooter; averaged 1.08 PPP on spot-ups (85th percentile) this season
Strong in transition, averaging 1.245 PPP this year (85th percentile)
Creates offense for his teammates; averaged 3.4 assists per game this year, and had an assist/turnover ratio of 1.5
Makes a high percentage of his free throws (81.3 percent, fifth in ACC)
Plays smart team defense; active in the zone and willing to take a charge
Uses his 6-6 height and length (6-9 estimated wingspan) to his advantage, and has good strength and athleticism
Gives great effort, plays a high number of minutes, and willing to play through injuries
Solid all-around performer; had a PER of 22.7, tenth in the ACC, and had the second-most offensive win shares (3.5) and the fifth-most win shares (4.8) in the conference
Lacks an elite handle and can have trouble creating space in the half court, which may lead to less effective pick-and-roll and driving possessions
Struggles to get to the rim and finish in the half-court, making only 18 of 40 (45 percent) of his shots within seven feet via drives this season
Not an elite deep shooter, especially for a wing; had a three-point percentage of only 35.6 percent through his two seasons at Syracuse
Doesn’t always use his dribble wisely and sometimes traps himself in the corner, which sometimes leads to turnovers — averaged 2.3 turnovers per game this year (15th most in ACC)
Uninspiring defensive and rebounding numbers; ranked at the 58th percentile for defending jump shots and at the 41st percentile for overall PPP allowance, and averaged just 2.2 steals-plus-blocks per 40 minutes and 4.9 boards per game (NOTE: Syracuse’s zone defense makes it difficult to draw individual conclusions based on statistics, which may sometimes be misleading/unreliable)
Hughes is a great all-around performer, but he especially excels at shooting both off the catch and off the dribble, as well as scoring in transition. With solid mechanics, deep range, and the ability to knock down shots on the move, jumpers accounted for 70 percent of his half-court attempts. In the half court, he made 38 percent of his jumpers off the bounce (72nd percentile for PPP) and converted 37 percent of his catch-and-shoot attempts (71st percentile for PPP). He also ranked at the 85th percentile on spot-up plays, making 39 percent of his attempts (44 of 114) and averaging 1.08 PPP.
It is somewhat worrisome that Hughes was not elite in terms of three-point shooting throughout his college career, and his overall shooting efficiency suffered when he was a go-to scorer. As a secondary option during the Battle era, Hughes shot 36.9 percent from deep, and ranked at the 80th percentile as an overall jumper shooter in the half-court. Being Battle-less forced Hughes to be less selective, often taking shots that he wouldn’t have taken with another reliable scoring option as an outlet. The results were that his three-point percentage dipped to 34.2, and his overall efficiency as a jump shooter in the half court dropped to the 49th percentile. In his defense, the junior did battle quite a few injuries, and he is unlikely to be a primary weapon at the next level. At the same time, his career three-point percentage of 34.2 is not something to brag about.
Hughes did excel as a transitional scorer this season due to his full-court speed, ability to finish with authority, and his skill as a pull-up shooter. When he found himself on the right wing in transition situations, he had 1.824 PPP, which was stunningly inside the top one percent in the country. His left-side numbers on transition were a bit more modest (1.304 PPP, 80th percentile) but still very impressive. When he was the ballhandler coming down the court in transition, he did struggle, averaging only 0.804 PPP (36th percentile). Overall, he made his possessions count, making 25-of-29 shots within seven feet on breakaways (86 percent), and sinking 21-of -51 treys in transition (41 percent).
The main concern with Hughes’ offense is his competency as a driver. His numbers driving to the left and the right are pretty much identical, as he drove to the right for 27 of 61 (44 percent), and to the left for 25 of 68 (37 percent) shooting. These numbers aren’t far removed from what they were last year, either (38 percent to the right and 48 percent to the left). That’s a grand total of 52 shots on 129 attempts, good for a modest field-goal percentage of 40 percent. His numbers inside seven feet weren’t impressive this season, as he finished just 18 of his 40 drive attempts (45 percent). He clearly tries to avoid going to the rim in the half court, preferring to pull up for jumpers. It doesn’t seem to be a problem of confidence or size; he just doesn’t have the handle and burst to be effective at attacking the basket in tight spaces. With his all-around shooting being as good as it is, it’s tempting to forgive these numbers, but adding another level of scoring would make him more valuable at the next level.
After I wrote my report on Washington’s Isaiah Stewart, I breathed a sigh of relief that I didn’t have to watch Stewart sit in a zone defense and make judgments off that. Unfortunately, the cross-country trip from Seattle to Syracuse doesn’t bring us any further away from zone systems. Syracuse’s matchup zone put Hughes on the wing, where his job ranged from taking away opposing wings’ three-point attempts, pinching in the post, and trapping in the corner. He was very active in the zone, and played with high effort. Unfortunately for Hughes, both guard spots were occupied by inexperienced freshmen, who were often late in their rotations. As a result, Hughes often had to try to cover for their mistakes, leaving him in impossible situations.
Playing in zone 98.6 percent of the time, Hughes allowed 0.879 PPP on jump shots, which was at the 58th percentile in Division I. His PPP allowance was much prettier on jump shots off the dribble, only 0.5 (90th percentile). His spot-up defense was above average, 0.82 PPP allowed (63rd percentile), but that number is mostly padded by the aforementioned bounce jumper stat. He didn’t do a great job of guarding catch-and-shoot jumpers, but, and I repeat, it’s difficult to blame him, given his teammates and defensive scheme. The biggest takeaway from watching him play defense is that he has the strength, athleticism, and length to match up with other wings his size and even a bit bigger.
It’s deserving of praise that Hughes pulled off the transfer from ECU to Syracuse, and even more impressive how much he improved from those two years. He shot only 27.3 percent from deep and had a meager PER of 12.8 in his freshman year. He made a massive improvement with the Orange, against significantly stiffer competition. He also played 36.7 minutes per game this season, at times with injuries to his head, groin and hand, the latter of which put him in a wrap for most of his games this season.
There are very few question marks around Hughes. He isn’t bad at anything, really — his worst attributes are mediocre while his best are very good. Since he was more efficient as a secondary option with Battle leading the way, it’s easy to foresee a similar role best fitting Hughes in the NBA. My projection for his draft potential is early to mid second round, and I suspect he will be a reliable bench scorer, perhaps more if his three-point shooting improves.
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Obama administration finally holds a wind company accountable for eagle deaths
Erika JohnsenPosted at 6:01 pm on December 2, 2013
Throughout its tenure, the Obama administration has demonstrated a particular penchant for employing their “prosecutorial discretion” to aggressively prosecute oil-and-gas companies for infractions against any and all wildlife-related federal laws while simultaneously leaving their politically preferred wind companies completely unscathed by the very same. The wind industry, however, kills more than its fair share of protected birds, and after many months of complaints from both Republicans and environmentalist groups alike, the Department of Justice has actually, finally made at least a small move toward the equal application of the law:
Duke Energy Renewables Inc., a subsidiary of Duke Energy Corp., based in Charlotte, N.C., pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Wyoming today to violating the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) in connection with the deaths of protected birds, including golden eagles, at two of the company’s wind projects in Wyoming. This case represents the first ever criminal enforcement of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act for unpermitted avian takings at wind projects.
Under a plea agreement with the government, the company was sentenced to pay fines, restitution and community service totaling $1 million and was placed on probation for five years, during which it must implement an environmental compliance plan aimed at preventing bird deaths at the company’s four commercial wind projects in the state. The company is also required to apply for an Eagle Take Permit which, if granted, will provide a framework for minimizing and mitigating the deaths of golden eagles at the wind projects.
The charges stem from the discovery of 14 golden eagles and 149 other protected birds, including hawks, blackbirds, larks, wrens and sparrows by the company at its “Campbell Hill” and “Top of the World” wind projects in Converse County between 2009 and 2013. The two wind projects are comprised of 176 large wind turbines sited on private agricultural land.
Not everyone is convinced, however, that this isn’t merely a singularly showy move to quiet the administration’s many and various critics, via The Hill:
The Obama administration is playing favorites when it comes to charging energy companies for illegally killing protected birds, according to Sen. David Vitter (R-La.).
Vitter said that the Justice Department’s (DOJ) $1 million settlement with Duke Energy, the first of its kind against a wind energy firm, is just a token measure meant to distract from its pattern of penalizing fossil fuel companies for the same charges.
“It looks like DOJ is making an example out of this particular case to shift the focus away from the Administration’s bias of using the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to go after oil, gas and other businesses,” he said in a statement on Monday.
“The instances of wind energy’s favoritism have been so egregious under this Administration, and DOJ’s settlement and response still don’t explain the Administration’s obvious bias.”
The problem here for me isn’t so much that wind energy results in bird deaths (regrettable, but there are plenty of other technological aspects of modern life that do that same), but rather the Obama administration’s readily apparent double standard at work. If wind really were an independently viable, competitive, and practical form of energy, then protected birds deaths could be a tradeoff with which we might all be willing to live. The real problem, however, is that wind isn’t an independently viable, competitive, practical form of energy, as evidenced by the decades of special federal treatment and subsidies the wind industry has received and is still relentlessly seeking like their economic lives depend on it (mainly because, they do). All forms of energy technology carry risks, but the Obama administration has put so much taxpayer money as well as political capital into wind energy, they’ve obviously been giving the technology a free pass — and it needs to stop.
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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA – Head coach of football in Penn James Franklin announced a change of coaching staff on Friday with the hiring of Mike Yurchich as an offensive coordinator and coach on quarterback and leaving Kirk Ciarrocca.
“First, I̵
7;d like to thank Kirk for his contribution to our program last year,” Franklin said. “It was a difficult decision, but I thought it was best for our program to make a difference. We wish him and his family all the best in their future endeavors.
“We’re glad Mike has joined our staff,” Franklin continued. “He is an impressive offensive mind and a talented player who has set records wherever he has been as an offensive coordinator. I look forward to seeing what he can do with all the offensive weapons we have here in Penn. I followed Mike’s career for a long time. time dating back to his time at PSAC in Schipsensburg and Edinburgh. We look forward to bringing Mike and his family back to Pennsylvania. “
“I would like to thank the head coach James Franklin, Vice President of Interschool Athletics Sandy Barber and President Eric Barron for the opportunity to coordinate the offensives at Penn State University, “said Jurcic.” Having spent 11 years in Pennsylvania as a player and coach, I understand the importance of this commitment and will present it correctly and with humble pride. “
Yercic (YER-sitch), who has 22 years of experience as a collegiate coach, including 15 as an offensive coordinator, joined the Nittany Lions after spending the 2020 season in Texas as an offensive coordinator and quarterback coach.
In his career as an FBS offensive coordinator, Yurcich’s crimes averaged 6.49 yards per game, which ranks first among OCs since 2013 and 14.03 yards per finish, which is first among Power Five OCs for this period. Since 2013, Jurcic’s crimes have scored 50 or more points 26 times and 40 or more points 51 times (50 percent of training matches), both of which are top FBS offensive coordinators in 2013. His teams are on average. 61.5 touchdowns per year.
Under Yurcich’s leadership, Longhorns ranked eighth on the FBS for scoring a crime (42.7 ppg), 16you switching efficiency (156.2) and 19you total violation (475.4 ypg). Texas also finished in the top 40 in the country in violation (27you; 280.1 ypg) and fast crime (37you; 195.3 ypg). 42.7 points per game ranks second in Texas history. Longhorns had 17 different players who caught at least one pass in the 2020 season and nine with at least 10 catches. UT had 12 different players who recorded a touchdown catch.
Under Yurcich, Longhorn quarterback Sam Ehlinger finished 60.1% (184-306) of his passes with the Big 12 leading touchdowns. He also rushed for eight results on the way to winning the All-Big 12 and Big 12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year awards. First-year freshman Bijan Robinson averaged 8.2 yards on attempt to rank first in the country among the fastest with more than 80 attempts.
Prior to his time in Austin, Yurchich served as a passing game coordinator and coach for quarterbacks in Ohio in 2019. This season, Bucky set a 13-1 record and won a trip to the College of Football playoffs, while quarterback Justin Fields is a finalist for the Heisman Trophy Award, the Walter Player of the Year Award, and the Davey O’Brien Award. Fields was the offensive player of the Big Ten of the Year and won second-team awards for all of America from Walter Camp, the Associated Press, the American Football Coaches Association, and the American Football Writers Association. Fields ranked third in FBS with 40 passing touchdowns with just three interceptions for the best touch-to-interception ratio in the country. The fields ended with a total of 51 touchdowns, 3,273 yards to cross, 306 points responsible for and 181.4 efficiency ratings.
Yurchic was the architect of one of Oklahoma’s biggest offensive eras, averaging 38.0 points and 478.3 yards per game over his six-year term as an offensive coordinator and quarterback coach from 2013-18. OSU scored 40 or more points 35 times and 50 or more points 15 times for Juric. In Yurchic’s six years, the OK state ranked fifth in the country for missing game yards (315.9 ypg), seventh in the overall foul (478.6 ypg) and sixth in the result. During his tenure at Stillwater, the Cowboys were 52-34 with four seasons with 10 wins, four cup wins and two New Year’s Eve six appearances (2016 Sugar Bowl and 2014 Cotton Bowl).
Oklahoma State finished 10you at FBS in a total foul (500.2 ypg) and a foul on a pass (309.8 ypg) in 2018. Yurcich developed defensive defender Taylor Cornelius in the top 10 ranked player nationally in passing yards (4you; 3,978 yards), passing yards per gameyou; 306.0 ypg), passing touchdowns (8you; 32), general infringementyou; 337.3 ypg) and points responsible for (5you; 252).
The crime in 2017 in the state of Oklahoma involved a 4,000-yard pitcher Mason Rudolph, two 1000-yard receivers in James Washington and Marcel Ateman, and a 1,000-yard Justice Hill rush. The Cowboys led the country in passing yards (389.2 ypg), finishing second in total violation (568.9 ypg) and fourth in scoring violation (45.0 ppg). Washington won the Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s outstanding recipient, and Rudolph claimed the Johnny Unitas Golden Hand Award as the college’s best senior quarterback. Working on Yurchich’s crime throughout his career, Washington finished as the all-time leading successor to the OK with 4,472 yards, the second in the history of the Big 12. In 2017, the Cowboys set eight one-season school records, including total offense, yards of play, passing yards, first dips and passing efficiency. The 2017 team scored a 50-point score six times and darkened nine times 500 yards for offense, including a record 747 yards from a school against Baylor.
In 2016, Oklahoma State was one of two Power Five teams that produced a 4,000-yard pitcher (Rudolph), a 1,000-yard rise (Hill) and a 1,000-yard receiver (Washington). The cowboys ranked in the top 20 in the country in four categories. With a system of two quarterbacks in 2015, OK State threw 34 touchdowns and ranked seventh in FBS in passing yards per game (353.2 ypg) and 14you when scoring a violation (39.5 ppg). Yurcich produced the Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year in Tyrick Hill in 2014 and led Oklahoma to 14you-final place in the point violation (39.1) in its first season in 2013.
Yurchic served as offensive coordinator for two seasons (2011-12) at the University of Pennsylvania in Schippensburg. In their first season, the Raiders set numerous program records, including points earned, touchdowns and a total violation. In 2012, Schiepensberg led NCAA Division II in total violation (529.2 ypg) and was second in scoring violation (46.9 ppg) and passing yards per game (387.7 ypg). Under Jurcic, quarterback Zack Zully won the 2012 Harlon Hill Trophy as a top player in Division II. Zully set the NCAA Division II record with 54 passing results.
Born in Euclid, Ohio, he also trained for six seasons at the University of Edinburgh, working with quarterbacks and broadcasters in 2005 before becoming the 2006-10 offensive coordinator. Jurcic was also a coach at St. Francis (Indiana) from 1999-2002 and was an offensive assistant at Indiana University in 2003 and 2004.
After graduating from the University of California, Pennsylvania in 1999, Yurchich received a bachelor’s degree in psychology. He also received a master’s degree in school counseling from Indiana University in 2004. Jurcic and his wife Julie have two sons, Jack and Clay, and a daughter, Maria. Julie was an all-American cross-country skier in Edinboro.
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Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) and International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD) 2018 guidelines for the management of patients with bipolar disorder.
Lakshmi N Yatham
Sidney H Kennedy
Sagar V Parikh
Ayal Schaffer
David J Bond
Robert M Post, George Washington UniversityFollow
+several additional authors
10.1111/bdi.12609
The Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) previously published treatment guidelines for bipolar disorder in 2005, along with international commentaries and subsequent updates in 2007, 2009, and 2013. The last two updates were published in collaboration with the International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD). These 2018 CANMAT and ISBD Bipolar Treatment Guidelines represent the significant advances in the field since the last full edition was published in 2005, including updates to diagnosis and management as well as new research into pharmacological and psychological treatments. These advances have been translated into clear and easy to use recommendations for first, second, and third- line treatments, with consideration given to levels of evidence for efficacy, clinical support based on experience, and consensus ratings of safety, tolerability, and treatment-emergent switch risk. New to these guidelines, hierarchical rankings were created for first and second- line treatments recommended for acute mania, acute depression, and maintenance treatment in bipolar I disorder. Created by considering the impact of each treatment across all phases of illness, this hierarchy will further assist clinicians in making evidence-based treatment decisions. Lithium, quetiapine, divalproex, asenapine, aripiprazole, paliperidone, risperidone, and cariprazine alone or in combination are recommended as first-line treatments for acute mania. First-line options for bipolar I depression include quetiapine, lurasidone plus lithium or divalproex, lithium, lamotrigine, lurasidone, or adjunctive lamotrigine. While medications that have been shown to be effective for the acute phase should generally be continued for the maintenance phase in bipolar I disorder, there are some exceptions (such as with antidepressants); and available data suggest that lithium, quetiapine, divalproex, lamotrigine, asenapine, and aripiprazole monotherapy or combination treatments should be considered first-line for those initiating or switching treatment during the maintenance phase. In addition to addressing issues in bipolar I disorder, these guidelines also provide an overview of, and recommendations for, clinical management of bipolar II disorder, as well as advice on specific populations, such as women at various stages of the reproductive cycle, children and adolescents, and older adults. There are also discussions on the impact of specific psychiatric and medical comorbidities such as substance use, anxiety, and metabolic disorders. Finally, an overview of issues related to safety and monitoring is provided. The CANMAT and ISBD groups hope that these guidelines become a valuable tool for practitioners across the globe.
Reproduced with permission of Wiley Online Library. Bipolar Disorders
Yatham, L., Kennedy, S., Parikh, S., Schaffer, A., Bond, D., Post, R., & +several additional authors (2018). Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) and International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD) 2018 guidelines for the management of patients with bipolar disorder.. Bipolar Disorders, 20 (2). http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bdi.12609
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(TheNewYorkTimes) ICAP’s Jessica Justman Comments on Being Ahead of the Curve
ICAP’s Jessica Justman, MD, senior technical director, was featured in a Nov. 20 article by The New York Times, which reported that positive test rates have gone up in the city in the last month, leading to what many experts say is a second wave. Epidemiologists proposed a range of options the city should be considering, from shutting down gyms and tightening up quarantines for travelers to more comprehensive public health advice that goes beyond mask wearing and hand washing. Justman says:
“We need to be ahead of the curve and not be quite so slow in acting on our information,”
Read the full article in The New York Times
Read the latest ICAP updates on COVID-19 here
A major global health organization that has been improving public health in countries around the world for over 15 years, ICAP works to transform the health of populations through innovation, science, and global collaboration. Based at Columbia University in New York City, where it is part of the Mailman School of Public Health, ICAP has projects in more than 30 countries, working side-by-side with ministries of health and local partners to confront some of the world’s toughest health challenges. Through meaningful research, tailored technical assistance, effective training and education programs, and rigorous surveillance to measure and evaluate the impact of public health interventions, ICAP aims to realize a global vision of healthy people, empowered communities, and thriving societies. Online at icap.columbia.edu
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Skirmishes Along LoC in J&K Making Lives of People Miserable, Says NC
SOURCE: PTI
There should be an end to “skirmishes” along the Line of Control as they are making the lives of people in border areas of Jammu and Kashmir miserable, the National Conference said on Saturday. The party was referring to the losses suffered by people in Kupwara district’s Karnah sector due to mortar shelling and firing by Pakistani troops on December 31 last year.
In a joint statement, National Conference (NC) north zone president and Member of Parliament from Baramulla Muhammad Akbar Lone and party leaders Qaisar Jamsheed Lone, Kafilul-ur-Rehman and Sajad Shafi Uri impressed upon the administration to come to the rescue of the people. “Such skirmishes are no less than a terrible nightmare for the locals.
The situation in the forward posts has remained as it is since long, making the lives of locals miserable. However, it is for the first time that the spawn of such skirmishes has increased up to Karnah,” the statement said. Pakistani troops had opened fire and shelled mortars in unprovoked violations of a ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara as well as Rajouri district on December 31 last year.
In the statement, the NC leaders said that a local mosque and scores of dwellings incurred heavy losses in the incident leading to widespread distress in the Karnah region. The consequences are excruciating for the people who become “cannon fodder of such cross-border skirmishes”, they said. “These skirmishes also have a chilling effect on the economic activities of the people, dwelling in border areas and other forward posts as well. Caught between the devil and the deep sea, they aren’t able to manage their household chores and look after their farms,” the NC leaders said in the statement. The party’s leaders said peace on the border is indispensable since any fall-out there has a direct impact on the daily lives of locals.
“Ubiquitous tension on borders, besides affecting economic activities, also causes mental trepidation to the elderly and children,” they added. The NC leaders impressed upon the administration to provide immediate relief to the people whose dwellings were damaged due to the cross border shelling.
“The damage to property and livestock of the local should be assessed without delay and they should be compensated instantaneously,” they said in the statement.
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2. 实践\指挥官对依其命令实施的战争罪承担责任
Yugoslavia, Federal Republic of (current)
Practice Relating to Rule 152. Command Responsibility for Orders to Commit War Crimes
V. National Case-law
In the Trajković case before the District Court of Gnjilan in Kosovo (Federal Republic of Yugoslavia) in 2001, a Kosovo Serb and former chief of police was convicted, inter alia, for having participated in crimes committed against the civilian population in 1999, acts which the District Court found had to be qualified as war crimes under Article 142 of the Penal Code of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, as well as crimes against humanity. The Court also found that the acts had been committed “in time of war”.
Yugoslavia, Federal Republic of, District Court of Gnjilan, Trajković case, Judgment, 6 March 2001.
However, on appeal, the Supreme Court of Kosovo overruled this judgment and ordered that the case be returned to the same court for retrial. The Supreme Court found, inter alia, that:
The state of facts was erroneously established in relation to all charges as there is no direct or conclusive evidence that the accused acted personally or gave orders leading to the alleged crimes … During the retrial, the court of first instance should therefore assess … the issue of the accused’s personal responsibility for participation in the crimes alleged.
Yugoslavia, Federal Republic of, Supreme Court of Kosovo, Trajković case, Decision Act, 30 November 2001.
In a written opinion in the Trajković case before the District Court of Gnjilan in Kosovo (Federal Republic of Yugoslavia) in 2001, the International Prosecutor for the Office of the Public Prosecutor of Kosovo stated:
This Opinion has concluded that [the accused] was not properly found guilty of any of the crimes under individual liability (the direct giving of orders to commit the crimes …) … Individual responsibility subsumes command responsibility. Because of this “subsuming rule”, we must first evaluate whether individual responsibility might attach, as a finding that a defendant is individually responsible for a war crime or crime against humanity will preclude the need to analyse his culpability under command responsibility. The rule is stated in the statute and decisions of the ICTY.
Yugoslavia, Federal Republic of, International Prosecutor for the Office of the Public Prosecutor of Kosovo, Trajković case, Opinion on Appeals of Convictions, 30 November 2001, Sections IV and IV(A).
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Working with Apple, U of T researchers to test smartwatch’s ability to help prevent heart failure
Geoffrey Vendeville, Republished from U of T News
U of T researchers based at the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research will test whether the new Apple Watch Series 6 and its blood oxygen sensor can collect data to help manage heart failure (photo by James D. Morgan via Getty Images)
The University of Toronto’s Heather Ross, one of Canada’s top cardiologists, is seeking to miniaturize life-saving medical equipment so that it fits easily into a patient’s pocket – or around their wrist.
She and a team of other U of T Faculty of Medicine researchers – based at the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research and University Health Network (UHN) – will work with tech giant Apple this fall to test whether the new Apple Watch Series 6 and its blood oxygen sensor can collect data to help manage heart failure.
“It’s a tremendous opportunity,” Professor Ross says. “We know that U of T is a top global university and we know that UHN is number four in the world as per Newsweek, so to have Apple also recognize that is a tremendous honour – and I feel an enormous responsibility to make sure the study is done right.”
Ross will be joined in the project by fellow U of T researchers Yas Moayedi, of the department of medicine, and Chris McIntosh, of the department of medical biophysics. The Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research is a partnership between U of T, UHN and the Hospital for Sick Children.
In a clip posted to Twitter after the Apple product launch – retweeted by Apple CEO Tim Cook to his over 12 million followers – Ross, wearing a white lab coat and scrubs, gestures to a room full of heart-monitoring equipment and says the goal is to condense all of it into a device the size of a smartwatch.
About 600,000 Canadians are living with heart failure, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, but Ross puts the number closer to one million. One-in-five people over the age of 40 will experience heart failure, she adds.
“This is a global problem with a very significant impact on a patient’s quality of life and their survival,” Ross says, noting the average life expectancy after diagnosis is just 2.1 years.
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Inspiring Athlete With Cerebral Palsy Is Surprised With A Running Contract From Nike
Pop Culture 10/17/18
In early October 2018, Nike named its latest spokesperson, a University of Oregon runner named Justin Gallegos. He became the first ever athlete with cerebral palsy (CP) that the company has signed. The condition affects motor skills, movement, and muscle tone.
The endorsement contract came as a surprise to Gallegos, who collapsed to the ground with joy when he heard the news. It was presented to him after a routine running club practice. He already had a history with Nike, appearing in an ad campaign earlier this year and being filmed as he tried to break a sub-two hour half marathon time, but had no idea this was coming. Gallegos had also helped the company develop an athletic shoe for athletes with disabilities.
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Video of the moment was released on October 6, Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. It quickly went viral. Gallegos started running at age 14 in an effort to improve his quality of life and become stronger. He’s stuck with the sport ever since, saying “I never quit or expressed interest in quitting is simply because I saw that it was doing more good in my life than it was doing bad.”
YouTube/@CBSSports
After the touching presentation, Gallegos took to Instagram with this message: “This was perhaps the most emotional moment in my seven years of running! Growing up with a disability, the thought of becoming a professional athlete is as I have said before like the thought of climbing Mt. Everest! It is definitely possible, but the odds are most definitely not in your favor! Hard work pays off! Hundreds of miles, blood, sweat, and tears has lead me here along with a few permanent scars!”
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Alois Alzheimer
Aloysius Alzheimer
Dr. Aloysius Alzheimer
(1864-06-14)14 June 1864
Marktbreit, Bavaria
19 December 1915(1915-12-19) (aged 51)
Breslau, Prussia (now Wrocław, Poland)
University of Würzburg
First published case of "presenile dementia" (Alzheimer's disease)
Psychiatrist, Physician
Institute for the Insane and Epileptic ("Irrenschloss"), Frankfurt am Main
Dr. Aloysius "Alois" Alzheimer (German: [ˈaːloˌis ˈalts.haɪmɐ]; 14 June 1864 – 19 December 1915) was a Bavarian-born German psychiatrist and neuropathologist and a colleague of Emil Kraepelin. Alzheimer is credited with identifying the first published case of "presenile dementia", which Kraepelin would later identify as Alzheimer's disease.[1]
3 Auguste Deter
4 Presenting His Findings
5 Contemporaries Of His Time
6 Death
7 Critics and Rediscovery
8 Other Works/Interests
Aloysius Alzheimer was born in Marktbreit, Bavaria on 14 June 1864.[2] His father served in the office of notary public in the family's hometown.[3] The Alzheimers moved when Alois was still young in order to give their children an opportunity to attend the Royal Humanistic Gymnasium. Later Alois would study medicine in Aschaffenburg, Tübingen, Berlin, and Würzburg Universities.His college years were fairly typical, in his final year of school Alois was on the fencing team and fraternity, and even received a fine for disturbing the peace while out with his team.[4] In April 1884, he married Cecille Simonette Nathalie Geisenheimer, with whom he had three children (Gertrud, Hans and Maria). Cecille passed away in 1901.[4] In 1887, Alois Alzheimer graduated from Wuzburg with a degree in medicine.[4]
The following year, he spent five months assisting mentally ill women, before he took an office in the city mental asylum in Frankfurt am Main: the Städtische Anstalt für Irre und Epileptische (Asylum for Lunatics and Epileptics). Emil Sioli, a noted psychiatrist, was the dean of the asylum. Another neurologist, Franz Nissl, began to work in the same asylum with Alzheimer. Together they worked on research in the field of the pathology of the nervous system, specifically the normal and pathological anatomy of the cerebral cortex.[4] Alzheimer was the co-founder and co-publisher of the journal Zeitschrift für die gesamte Neurologie und Psychiatrie, though he never wrote a book that he could call his own.
While at the Frankfurt asylum Alzheimer also met Emil Kraepelin, one of the most well known German psychiatrist during this time. Kraepelin became a mentor to Alzheimer and the two would work very closely for the next several years. When Kraepelin moved to Munich to work at the Royal Psychiatric Hospital, in 1903 he invited his mentee to join him.[4] At the time, Kraepelin was doing clinical research on psychosis in senile patients; Alzheimer on the other hand was more interested in the lab work of senile illnesses.[5] The two men would face many challenges involving the politics of the psychiatric community. For example, both formal and informal arrangements would be made amongst psychiatrists at asylums and universities to receive cadavers.[5] In 1908 he was a professor at the Ludwig Maximilian University and the Neurological and Psychiatric Clinic of the Friedrich-Wilhelm University from 1912 until he fell ill.[4]
Auguste Deter
In 1901, Dr. Alzheimer observed a patient at the Frankfurt Asylum named Auguste Deter. The 51-year-old patient had strange behavioral symptoms, including a loss of short-term memory. This patient would become his obsession over the coming years. Auguste Deter was a victim of the politics of the time in psychiatric community; the Frankfurt asylum was too expensive for her husband. Mr. Deter made multiple requests to have his wife moved to a less expensive facility, however Alzheimer would intervene these requests. Auguste Deter remained at the Frankfurt asylum, where Alzheimer had made a deal to receive her records and brain upon her death.[5] On April 8, 1906, Mrs. Deter died and Alzheimer had her medical records and brain brought to Munich where he was working at Kraepelin's lab. With two Italian physicians, he used the staining techniques of Bielschowsky to identify amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. These brain anomalies would become identifiers of what later became known as Alzheimer’s Disease.
Presenting His Findings
Alzheimer would discuss his findings on the brain pathology and symptoms of presenile dementia publicly on November 3, 1906, at the Tubingen meeting of the Southwest German Psychiatrists.[4] The attendees at this lecture seemed uninterested in what Alzheimer had to say. The lecturer that followed Alzheimer would be speaking on the topic of “compulsive masturbation”, which the audience was so eagerly awaiting that they sent Alzheimer away without any questions or comments on his discovery of the pathology of a type of senile dementia.[4] Following the lecture, Alzheimer published a short paper summarizing his lecture; in 1907 he would write a larger paper detailing the disease and his findings.[4] The disease would not become known as Alzheimer’s disease until 1910, when Emil Kraepelin would name it so in the chapter on Presenile and Senile Dementia in the 8th edition of his Handbook of Psychiatry. By 1911, his description of the disease was being used by European physicians to diagnose patients in the US.[6]
Contemporaries Of His Time
Solomon Carter Fuller was from America and he gave a similar report to that of Alzheimer at a lecture 5 months before Alzheimer.[4] Oskar Fischer, was a fellow German psychiatrist 12 years Alzheimer’s junior. Fischer reported 12 cases of senile dementia at in 1907 around the time that Alzheimer published his short paper summarizing his lecture.[7] The two men had different interpretations of the disease, but never had the opportunity to meet and discuss ideas due to Alzheimer’s short life.[7]
Alzheimer's grave in Frankfurt
In August 1912, Dr. Alzheimer fell ill on the train on his way to the University of Breslau, where he had been appointed professor of psychiatry in July 1912. Most probably he had a streptococcal infection and subsequent rheumatic fever leading to valvular heart disease, heart failure and kidney failure. He never recovered completely from this illness. He died of heart failure on 19 December 1915, at the age of 51 in Breslau, Silesia, presently Wrocław, Poland. He was buried on 23 December 1915 next to his wife Cecilie in the Hauptfriedhof in Frankfurt am Main.
Critics and Rediscovery
In the early 1990s, critics began to question Alzheimer’s findings and form their own hypotheses based on Alzheimer’s notes and papers. Amaducci and colleagues hypothesized that Auguste Deter had metachromatic leukodystrophy, a rare condition which in which accumulations of fats affect the cells that produce mylin.[8] Another hypothesis offered by Claire O’Brien was that Auguste Deter actually had a vascular dementing disease.[6][8] Through extremely fortunate circumstances the original microscope preparations on which Alzheimer based his description of the disease were rediscovered in 1998 in Munich and his findings could thus be reevaluated.[9] The slides confirmed that Auguste Deter did in fact have what is now known as Alzheimer’s Disease.
Other Works/Interests
Alzheimer was known for having a variety of medical interests including vascular diseases of the brain, early dementia, brain tumors, forensic psychiatry and epilepsy.[10] Alois Alzheimer was also a leading specialist in histopathology in Europe.[10] His colleagues knew him to be a dedicated professor and cigar smoker[4]
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German inventors and discoverers
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↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Engstrom, Eric J. (2007-10-04). "Researching Dementia in Imperial Germany: Alois Alzheimer and the Economies of Psychiatric Practice". Culture, Medicine and Psychiatry. 31 (3): 405–413. doi:10.1007/s11013-007-9060-4. ISSN 0165-005X. <templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
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↑ Graeber MB, Koesel S, Egensperger R, Banati RB, Mueller U, Bise K, Hoff P, Moeller HJ, Fujisawa K, Mehraein P (1997). "Rediscovery of the case described by Alois Alzheimer in 1911: historical, histological and molecular genetic analysis". Neurogenetics. 1 (1): 73–80. doi:10.1007/s100480050011. PMID 10735278. CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
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India Exceeds 500,000 Cases of Coronavirus
India exceeded 500,000 infected with coronavirus, according to government figures released on Saturday that show a daily record jump of 18,500 new infections.
The authorities indicated that 385 new fatalities were registered in the last 24 hours, bringing the total balance to 15,685 deaths.
More Than a Million Infected
According to epidemiologists, there are still several weeks to reach the critical point, so the number of infected could exceed one million before the end of July.
The country is in the phase of lack of confidence, but some States are considering the possibility of introducing it again in the face of the increasing number of infections.
Densely populated cities
And it is that the coronavirus circulates in a worrying way in the densely populated cities, especially in New Delhi, the capital, which with more than 80,000 cases, has surpassed Bombay, so far the most affected, and the local authorities predict that it will reach the half a million affected by the end of July.
The Indian government has been widely criticized for its slowness to carry out diagnostic tests, which, according to detractors, has long hidden the real spread of the epidemic.
Fourth most affected country
With 1.3 billion inhabitants – the second most populous behind China – India is fourth on the list in the number of cases of covid-19, behind the United States, Brazil and Russia, but it presents a much lower balance of deceased.
All Cities Prepare for the Worst
“Unless we can apply a strict physical distancing mechanism or hard confinement, we are likely to be heading towards a situation where the infection rate will continue to rise,” says Anant Bhan, a public health expert.
The expert considers the possibility of several spikes in the coming months as the pandemic will spread in a “variable way across the country.”
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Ahh, Hot Time Summer in the City
by Mark Barry | Thursday, June 30, 2005
Ever wonder what all the gallery assistants are typing when you walk into a gallery? Very busy people. I don’t get to Brooklyn as often as I would like, but there is a lot going on. Real estate is going wild and galleries are having some great shows.
Unfortunately, the mantra for me this day was “closed for installation,” as was Pierogi, which looks like it will have a nice exhibit entitled Reconfigure, with 28 artists included. The figure is king for most of the summer shows around town. Also in Brooklyn, Sarah Bowen Gallery, a very nice converted garage, is showing Phong Bui’s installation called Hybrid Carnival for St. Exupéry #2. Phong is also curating Paint It with Black at Betty Cunningham Gallery in Chelsea. This guy doesn’t sleep much: he also publishes The Brooklyn Rail, and he’s also a nice man.
Back on the L train to Chelsea. Clementine has a fun show up called Summer Camp. Camp is the key word here, especially Wayne White's kitsch on kitsch paintings and---- playful constructions.
Melody Weir Gallery has Peter Tunney’s Paradise Garage, literally in an open-space garage, complete with Wild West theme. It’s a great idea. Paul Kasmin is showing what seems like Audobon on crack, with the beautifully rendered but bizarre work of Walton Ford. Will the woodland owl devour the cute squirrels?
Atomica: Making the Invisible Visible is a large group show in memory of the sixteenth anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, at Esso Gallery and Lombard-Freid Fine Arts. Thirty-five artists including the late great Leon Golub, Robert Longo, Nancy Spero, and Joy Garnett (AKA the mistress of Newsgrist).
Speaking of mavens of the blog world, Tyler Green of Modern Art Notes has curated a very nice three-artist show entitled In My Empire Life Is Sweet, at DCKT Contemporary. My favorite piece is Dan Steinhilber’s Duck Sauce, literally comprised of packets of duck sauce. The color variation as the light passes through the packets is beautiful, and very funny. The delicate, lighter than air drawing with scotch tape, pinned to the wall, by Rosana Castrillo Diaz definitely gave me a sweet feeling.
Off to the great state of Maine to open the Ionarts Summer Camp. My watercolors and paper are packed, and visions of lobster dance in my head.
Classical Month in Washington: July
by Charles T. Downey | Thursday, June 30, 2005
Classical Month in Washington is a monthly feature that appears on the first of the month. If there are concerts you would like to see included on our schedule, send your suggestions by e-mail (praecentor at yahoo dot com). Happy listening!
Tuesday, July 5, through Sunday, July 10, various times
Kirov Ballet: Le Corsaire (music by Adolphe Adam, Cesare Pugni, Leo Delibes, Riccardo Drigo, and Pavel Oldenburgsky)
See the review by Sarah Kaufman (Washington Post, July 7)
Thursday, July 7, 8 pm
Meet the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Douglas Boyd, conductor (Elgar, Britten, Stravinsky)
Music Center at Strathmore (North Bethesda, Md.)
See the review by Daniel Ginsberg (Washington Post, July 9)
Thursday, July 7, 8:15 pm
National Symphony Orchestra, All-Tchaikovsky Concert, "Russian Bells and Cannons"
With Emil de Cou, guest conductor, and violinist Joshua Bell
Wolf Trap (Vienna, Va.)
See the review by Claire Marie Blaustein (Washington Post, July 9)
Saturday, July 9, 8:15 pm
National Symphony Orchestra: Verdi, Puccini, Bizet, and Wagner: "Murder and Other Operatic Mayhem"
See the review by Joseph McLellan (Washington Post, July 11)
Sunday, July 10, 2:30 pm; Wednesday, July 13, 7:30 pm; Friday, July 15, 7:30 pm; Sunday, July 17, 2:30 pm
Summer Opera Theatre Company
Sunday, July 10, 4 pm
Opera International, Opera Gala concert (with mezzo-soprano Guang Yang and many others)
Tuesday, July 12, 7:30 pm
21st Century Consort (music by Debussy, Schoenberg, Messiaen, and local composer Christopher Patton, multimedia piece with lighting effects by Daniel MacLean Wagner)
Washington National Cathedral [FREE, no tickets required]
See the review by Charles T. Downey (Ionarts, July 13)
Wednesday, July 13, 7:30 pm; Friday, July 15, 7:30 pm; Sunday, July 17, 2:30 pm
Thursday, July 14, 7 pm
Forlana Consort, Celebration of Flanders Day
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: A Midsummer Night's Classics, with Ilya Finkelshteyn, cello, and Mark Wigglesworth, conductor (Shostakovich Festival Overture)
See the review by Jens F. Laurson (Ionarts, July 15)
Friday, July 15, 7:30 pm
Cathedral Men's Voices in Concert (directed by Michael McCarthy)
Tallis's Lamentations, Poulenc's Four Prayers of St. Francis of Assisi, and other works
Washington National Cathedral, Summer Music Festival [FREE, no reservation required]
Friday, July 15, and Saturday, July 16, 7:30 pm
National Symphony Orchestra at Carter Barron (Sarah Hatsuko Hicks and Emil de Cou, conductors)
Carter Barron Amphitheatre [FREE, no reservation, gates open at 7 pm]
See the review by Andrew Lindemann Malone (Washington Post, July 18)
Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic [formerly Mount Vernon Orchestra] (Beethoven, Suttermeister, and three world premieres by local composer Armando Bayolo) [FREE]
The Lyceum (Alexandria, Va.)
Sunday, July 17, 7:30 pm
Washington area combined choirs, music of Thomas Tallis (including the famous motet in 40 parts, Spem in alium)
Washington Musica Viva (new music for clarinet, saxophone, cello, soprano, and piano, including pieces by Janet Peachey, John Stephens, Jay Vosk, Beth Joselow; also Brahms)
The Dennis and Phillip Ratner Museum (Bethesda, Md.)
Miles Hoffman, violist [FREE]
Summer Music Festival 2005 at Washington National Cathedral
Cathedral Choral Society with National Symphony Orchestra (Gounod, St. Cecilia Mass; Ravel, Pavane for a Dead Princess; Britten, The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra; Poulenc, Organ Concerto) [FREE]
See the review by Lindsay Heller (Ionarts, July 22)
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: A Night of Firsts, with Hugh Wolff, conductor (Walton's Façade Suite No. 1, Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1, and Schumann's Symphony No. 1)
Words of Albert Schweitzer and the Music of Bach
The Tennessee Players with Hugh O'Brian and NPR's Carl Kasell and Jean Cochran (multimedia production highlighting the monumental life's work of Albert Schweitzer with music by Bach) [FREE]
Friday, July 22, 8 pm; Sunday, July 24, 2 pm; Friday, July 29, 8 pm; Sunday, July 31, 2 pm
Mozart, Don Giovanni (Wolf Trap Opera Company)
The Barns at Wolf Trap (Vienna, Va.)
Phoenix, Vocal Ensemble [FREE]
Washington National Cathedral, Summer Music Festival 2005
Thursday, July 28, 9:30 am and 11:30 am
The Elephant's Child (new staged musical score for children, by Bob Novak and David Griffiths, on Rudyard Kipling's classic story)
Backyard Theater Stage, Strathmore
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, with Baltimore Choral Arts Society and conductor Jeffery Kahane (also Beethoven's Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage)
National Symphony Orchestra at Wolf Trap (JoAnn Falletta, conductor), with Sir James Galway and Jeanne Galway, flutes
National Spiritual Ensemble [FREE]
William Neil, organ [FREE]
Richard K. Fitzgerald, organ (Assistant Director of Music, National Shrine)
Music by Vierne, Daly, Ducommun, Near, Messiaen, Bach [FREE]
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Great Upper Church
——» Go to Classical Month in Washington: June.
And We're Back
We owe a big thank you to Blogger for providing a fix for the formatting problems you have noticed here the past several days. Thanks to their work to correct the bug they introduced, Ionarts should be formatting as intended, and we now resume our regularly scheduled programming.
On a brief break from the lake, I was able to catch up a bit on my regular reading. A little article (Vols massifs à la BNF, June 27) from France 2 Cultural News follows up on the discovery of devastating thefts from the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (see my post on August 22, 2004). In September 2004, a report was published in Le Figaro that some 30,000 items were determined to be missing in a recent inventory: nearly 2,000 are works considered precious and irreplaceable. That summer, Michel Garel, the head conservator of Hebraic manuscripts at the library was put on trial for allegedly stealing documents from the collection in his care. One of the manuscripts in question ended up at auction at Christie’s in New York. Garel appeared before a judge again last week, and he now claims that he “never stole manuscripts or tore out pages with the goal of selling them,” which contradicts his initial confession to the theft of the Christie’s manuscript (my translation):
He claims that his bosses are getting even with him. When questioned about his confession, Michel Garel declared to Le Figaro that he had admitted to the theft in the hope of avoiding prison, which was being threatened by the captain of police. He insists further that he made himself the object of a “shame vendetta” when he tried to warn his bosses of the many security weaknesses regarding the works under his charge.
We need a better system to catalogue the collections of institutions like the BNF, so that items can be tracked in a way that makes their resale impossible or at least more difficult.
Twang, Twang, Twang: Scarlatti with Alain Planès
by jfl | Wednesday, June 29, 2005
D. Scarlatti, Essercizi K.1-30, Alain Planès
Over and over, the little gems of Scarlatti’s we call “sonatas” surprise, amuse, and delight. I grew up with Scarlatti on the harpsichord, but soon after discovering the peerless Pletnev’s interpretation on the piano, I switched allegiance. Since then, only Pierre Hantaï’s recent, delightful disc on naïve/astree has offered truly satisfactory Scarlatti on the harpsichord. Now behold the latest perversion: Scarlatti on the fortepiano.
If the name twang twang twang was not already taken, I’d make it my Web site dedicated to the fortepiano. That sorry hybrid of an instrument has had a troubled past, usually offending both pianists and harpsichordists, by offering the worst of two worlds with few of their respective good qualities. But much has been done to resuscitate the much maligned fortepiano since pioneers like Melvin Tan, Malcolm Bilson, and Robert Levin brought it back to the public ear. Andreas Staier’s Haydn Concerti were a splendid case for the instrument, and René Jacobs’s use of the fortepiano in his Nozze di Figaro benefitted the performance greatly.
Here now is further proof that the twangy transition bastard, that twilight creature of keyboard development, presents in itself some very pleasing characteristics. It better, too, because there is no historical claim to interpretive accuracy to playing the Essercizi K.1-30 of Scarlatti on a fortepiano… much less one that is, like Planès’ Schantz, from circa 1800. (There were some early hybrids in the instrument collection of the Spanish court that Scarlatti may still have seen towards the end of his life, but it is questionable if he ever played on them and it is certain that he did not have such future instruments in mind when composing the works included on this disc.)
The first thirty ‘sonatas’ of his 555 to be published, the Essercizi here included are far from juvenilia: instead, they contain many delights. After all, Scarlatti was already an experienced composer when he moved to the Portuguese court in 1719. K1 and 9 in D minor, K14 in G major, K8 in G minor (those keys and D major make up half the ‘exercises’) as well as K3, 11, 17, 24, 25, and 27 might be among the most popular and can, not coincidentally, be heard on Pletnev’s disc. Call them exercises, sonatas, capriccios, or whatever you wish (Charles Burney, the 18th-century music historian, is quoted in the excellent booklet calling – and perfectly summarizing – them “original and happy freaks”) fly in the face of all convention. They are truly sui generis, the musical equivalent to El Greco’s style. Only in miniature.
The story of a cat walking across the keyboard having inspired Scarlatti to the wistfully mad K30 fugue may be lore, but the freshness and timelessness of every little ditty is undeniable. Whether driven by one of the most unconventional and musically radical, literal minds or out of naiveté, Scarlatti and his keyboard ditties are a treasure. “Happy freaks” indeed, lovable and bizarre ones as they are.
Alain Planès’s playing is vigorous, full of conviction, and ready at any point to convey the joy that lies within each exercise. His Schantz pianoforte’s unique sound merits the recording alone. At first the sonatas sound a bit heavy, a little slow to get going, but that impression goes away as soon as you listen for a while and automatically stop comparing them to harpsichord or pure piano versions. Although over two hours of fortepiano may be too much for some, the energy with which Planès imbues the sonatas is infectious. Far more than just a curiosità, this is one of the finest (certainly most novel) Scarlatti recordings I’ve heard in a long time. (To be fair, Linda Nicholson has also just released a CD with Scarlatti on the fortepiano for Capriccio – something in the water?)
The presentation is in line with the series of exquisite issues that have made Harmonia Mundi one of the most exciting publishers of music these days.
HMU 901838.39
Filed under CD Reviews, Domenico Scarlatti, jfl
Ionarts at Cahokia
by Charles T. Downey | Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Well, I was driving right by it on the way to see Gloriana (see my review), so I had to stop at Cahokia Mounds State Park, on a day that was, as the admirable saying goes, hotter than the hinges of hell. This is the North American version of Teotihuacan (which Mark visited last year in Mexico), the site of a massive holy city, with temporary dwellings clustered around a series of sacred mounds. At the Visitors’ Center, there is a model of what the entire site looks like, as well as a painted image attempting to reconstruct what Cahokia may have been like when it was still functioning (shown here). The date when most of Cahokia was built makes it approximately contemporary with the height of the Carolingian and Romanesque eras of church construction in Europe. Americans tend to feel like a people without deep historical routes, but that is only because we have forgotten, at best—and intentionally obliterated, at worst—the history of what was here before Europeans arrived. The conquerors of North America may not have been as sensationally vicious as Cortés and Pizarro in their single-minded destruction of non-Christian sites, but the ultimate effect has been much the same. In spite of having heard regularly about Native Americans as a schoolboy, I have no recollection of ever learning about Cahokia or similar sites in North America.
The largest of the structures at Cahokia, now known as Monks Mound, dominated the city, an earthen pyramid fashioned by people carrying dirt in baskets to cover a mound that is 14 acres at its base and rises far into the air, shaped into what looked like a stepped pyramid or ziggurat, just not made of stone. What I did not know about the site was that this main mound is only one of over 100 such mounds. You can also see a henge, with wooden trunks staked in a perfect circle around a central trunk for use as an astronomical calendar. (This site was established and then rebuilt numerous times over the centuries.) As my visit nearly coincided with the summer solstice, the henge was lined up with the sun’s smoldering descent as I peered at it from the top of Monks Mound. The later towers to the American gods, the Gateway Arch and the skyscrapers of modern St. Louis, were visible in a view made slightly less spectacular by the haze of heat and pollution. The area around old Cahokia is less than savory, as I discovered. Right next to the Cahokia park, just behind where I took these photographs, is the most unseemly of sites, a garbage dump. That such things would one day be visible all around—the interstates cutting through the countryside, a bustling metropolis in the polluted distance, the silvery rainbow of the arch—could surely not have been conceived by the people who put their sweat to raise this mound toward the sky.
The Cahokia flea started itching in my ear when I posted about the exhibit of Woodlands and Mississippian artifacts that is coming to Washington next month. Cahokia had been mostly abandoned when Europeans began to settle this area, but French Jesuits did discover a few Native Americans living at the site, in a community nestled on the first terrace of Monks Mound. (This situation is true of Teotihuacan also, a city built by a lost culture, which was then assimilated and protected by later cultures.) Out of concern for their souls, les pères built a little Catholic chapel in the early 18th century and converted many of them. The remains of these last residents were excavated from the little cemetery by the chapel. Most of the mounds on the site were razed as farming and industry took hold (the same is true of the glorious Cistercian monasteries of Yorkshire, for example, used as stone quarries after the Anglicans closed them all and stole their land), but Monks Mound was so large that the basic outline of its imposing shape has been preserved. It is well worth a visit if you are in or near St. Louis.
Classical Week on Vacation (6/27)
by Charles T. Downey | Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Troubles resulting from some sort of improvement/update (I think both terms can apply here only ironically) at Blogger have led to the formatting disaster you see on Ionarts, for now uncorrectable. The good people at Blogger assure me that a fix is in the works. For the present, you will simply have to scroll past the large blank space to get to the content. Thank you for your patience.
We were supposed to get a concert schedule out yesterday, but as (a) I am on vacation and (b) there is nothing going on, all we can do today is to let you know that we do have a new Classical Month in Washington schedule up for July:
Continue reading Classical Month in Washington: July
There's not that much to tell you about, so we are not too regretful to be away this week, on the hunt for the NBF (next big fish). That 30-inch pike in the image above was the biggest tale of last summer's fishing. Excuse me while I get back to the lake.
Summer Opera: Gloriana in St. Louis
by Charles T. Downey | Monday, June 27, 2005
Who is the greatest opera composer of the 20th century? I usually cannot bring myself to decide between Janáček, Strauss, and Britten, but I also usually wonder if I should really even consider the first two on that list as eligible for the award. It seems like it is getting easier to hear more of Britten’s operas and more regularly. This year, I have already heard an excellent Billy Budd from the Washington National Opera, will hear Peter Grimes in Santa Fe, and could even hear Paul Bunyan, of all things, at Central City Opera, if I wanted to make the trip to Colorado. (This season also saw productions of A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Turn of the Screw, at the Théâtre de la Monnaie in Brussels.)
You might not think of St. Louis, Missouri, as a place to go to see opera in the summer. However, having recently caught one of the last performances of the Opera Theatre of St. Louis’s season, I can tell you that opera is doing quite well in St. Louis. Here I found a house that was absolutely full, for an opera by Britten, and a late, rather unknown one at that, Gloriana. St. Louis, or rather the outlying but incorporated town of Webster Groves, may not have the allure and physical beauty of the outdoor theater in Santa Fe, for example, but on the evening I arrived, there were well-heeled people enjoying an al fresco dinner in very pretty surroundings next to the theater. Furthermore, the city of St. Louis offers plenty of cultural attractions. The rosters of the four operas this season do not boast singers of the same name power as those booked for Santa Fe, either, except the singer I had really come to St. Louis to hear, Christine Brewer (whose recital I attended in Washington in March and whom I will hear again next month in Santa Fe in Peter Grimes).
Ben Mattison, Photo Journal: Christine Brewer in Britten's Gloriana at Opera Theatre of St. Louis (Playbill, June 21)
Anthony Tommasini, Long Live a Beleaguered Tribute to Britannia (New York Times, June 20)
Sarah Bryan Miller, Opera Theatre's 'Gloriana' is a spectacle fit for a queen (St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 12)
OTSL’s ability to attract top singers as Santa Fe does will improve, I suspect, as the quality of their productions, visually and musically, becomes better known. What makes them such an interesting company, worth traveling across the country to see, is the quality of orchestral playing (members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra have returned to the pit), the beauty of the staging and costuming (the former done with a minimum of technical glitz), and programming with more balls than most of the major companies of the United States. Looking back over the 30 years of operas performed by OTSL, if we go back to my list of the big three, there is only one opera by Janáček (Kat’a Kabanová) and one by Strauss (Ariadne auf Naxos), but they have done a staggering total of 11 operas by Britten. The company’s dedication to singing all their operas in English, a conviction that I understand but with which I do not sympathize, may have something to do with this. However, in most seasons, there is a chestnut or two (Rigoletto this summer, just as it is for Summer Opera Theatre in Washington), but there are also usually highlights from the 20th century (Adams’s Nixon in China last season, Argento, Barber, Menotti, and Weill, to name a few) that you may not be able to hear elsewhere, as well as premieres or revivals of very recent operas.
Gloriana was composed in honor of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. It was generally considered a failure, for a number of reasons, and has been little performed since. However, this opera, as we might expect from a work by Britten at the height of his compositional powers, is a very satisfying work. Covent Garden missed an opportunity by not reviving Gloriana in 2003, to mark the queen’s 50th anniversary. The generally unflattering portrait of the present queen’s namesake, Elizabeth I, in her latter years, it was probably feared, might have provoked royal disapproval as too close for comfort. In fact, I am amazed that Britten had the temerity to create a work so critical of monarchy when he knew that its modern incarnation would be present at the premiere. In general, I would call the role of Elizabeth unflattering, if not entirely unsympathetic, especially in terms of her age (“the queen needs more artifice to deck her fading bloom,” as Elizabeth’s ladies-in-waiting tell each other). William Plomer’s libretto was adapted from Lytton Strachey’s Elizabeth and Essex, and Strachey characterized the queen as someone who had to be cold and cynical because of her position: “In reality, she succeeded by virtue of all the qualities which every hero should be without—dissimulation, pliability, indecision, procrastination, parsimony . . . she had survived because she had been able to meet the extremes around her with her own extremes of cunning and prevarication.”
There was basically one set, four silvery columns that remained in place all evening. A large sunburst with Elizabeth’s rose hung over center stage and was raised and lowered with the change of scene. A circle with the sequence of zodiacal signs was the backdrop throughout the opera, with curtains and a watery backlight for the house by the Thames (Act II, scene 2) and a stage-wide drawing of the city of London for Act III, scene 2. Christine Brewer was magnificent, perhaps not the sort of voice Britten had in mind when creating the role, but supremely effective. The only failure of the opera, as I see it, was Britten’s decision in the final scene to have Elizabeth speak her final series of lines. (Benjy, I wanted to yell out, what were you thinking? You have Christine Brewer on the stage, at the opera’s dramatic high point, and you don’t give her something to sing?) This was one of the things I wish Britten had revised in his considerable work on the opera after the premiere for the Sadler’s Wells performance. Christine Brewer can declaim text perfectly well, but such a thing is a terrible waste of vocal power.
Are Britten’s operas comedies or tragedies? There is not always a clear-cut answer to this question, and Gloriana is no different. The dark side of Britten’s personality, so evident in Billy Budd, Death in Venice, and most disturbingly of all in Turn of the Screw, comes out here only in the conclusion of Act II, when Elizabeth sends Essex off to fight in Ireland (in this production, the two singers spun around as the lighting turned dark and grotesque), and somewhat in the less than satisfying conclusion. Here, the comic wins out, especially when Elizabeth humiliates Essex’s wife, Frances, by parading around in her too-fine gown (to the accompaniment of Shostakovich-like trombone glissandi). Britten also took the idea of royal entertainment quite seriously, including a masque scene (danced beautifully by a good corps de ballet, and principal dancers Anthony Paul Krutzkamp and Janessa Touchet) and various imitations of Elizabethan court dance music. The royal ear was surely diverted, in the best continuation of that tradition, in 1953. (Ms. Brewer’s expanding girth, an embarrassingly common topic on the lips of people seated around me, was an issue only in these dance scenes, which were awkward for her.)
The rest of the vocal cast was good, if not perhaps in the same class as Ms. Brewer. Tenor Brandon Jovanovich (Essex) acted and sang well, particularly in the Lute Song he performs for the queen in Act I, which then returns as a haunting memory later in the opera. Robert Pomakov and Steven Condy were effective as Sir Walter Raleigh and Sir Robert Cecil, respectively. The members of the St. Louis Symphony, even though they were spread over several levels (in the multi-tiered and complicated pit, as well as in balcony spaces and on stage and backstage), handled Britten’s interesting score, complete with glissandi and flutter-tongued effects, imitations of bird calls and the bee and fly to which Essex and his rival, Mountjoy, are compared. Singers everywhere—and there are some of you are reading this—if you don’t already, you should think about St. Louis. They do fine work, and you will not be bored.
People who love opera will travel to see it when it's done well. (I took the last image in this post in the parking lot outside the OTSL theater: the license plate on that vehicle was from Michigan.) The plans to build the new Sally S. Levy Opera Center for OTSL are proceeding, which should only enhance the company's appeal. Next year’s festival season at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis will include Rossini’s Barber of Seville, Humperdinck’s Hansel und Gretel, as well as two operas I will probably try to see, Michael Berkeley’s Jane Eyre (2000) and Kurt Weill’s masterpiece Street Scene (1947). We will bring you reminders and, if all goes well, reviews next summer.
Filed under Benjamin Britten, Opera
Do You Love Wagner?
by jfl | Monday, June 27, 2005
Mike Svoboda et al. Horsing Around With Wagner
If so, how? For all my love of Wagner, I am not a Wagnerian. For starters, I think that Tristan & Isolde, not Parsifal, is his best opera; I inexplicably find Siegfried and Das Rheingold more interesting than Die Walküre. (Perhaps not so inexplicably – the drama in Siegfried and the character of Loge in Das Rheingold fascinate me and are more, erm... believably ‘human’ to me.) I don’t consider everything about Wagner and his music as operatic ex cathedra statements. And I am fine with the use of the word “Opera” when (casually) talking about Wagner’s work.
If that is more or less how you feel about Wagner as well, you might find enjoyment in Mike Svoboda’s concept/performance-art cum Wagner tribute on Wergo, titled do you love wagner?. Part persiflage, part tribute, part mockery of the myth around Wagner and Bayreuth, it is an off-kilter musical look at Wagner’s music and statements about his art by followers and opponents alike. If you know the work of Uri Caine, in particular his Mahler tribute Urlicht / Primal Light and the reworking of Bach’s Goldberg Variations you will have somewhat of an idea what is going on in the stage show of Messrs. Svoboda, Fernow, Kiedaisch, and Roller.
Alas, Uri Caine’s ethnomusicological explorations of Mahler are more reverent, more insightful, flimsy. Of course, Mahler’s character is less susceptible to the treatment that avant-garde trombonist and Stockhausen-student Svoboda inflicts upon Wagner. His interspersing Wagner-themes of Lohengrin with texts of Nietzsche about his (Nietzsche’s) encounters with Wagner isn’t entirely successful. The use of spoken text around music in general is a difficult feat to pull off, and few have even begun to rival Hans Zender’s use of it in his stunning Winterreise treatment, much less the mother of modern spoken word/music combinations: Dame Edith Sitwell and Walton’s Façade. Like the latter, Svoboda speaks his texts over the band’s noise with a megaphone.
mix and match, with music from Die Meistersinger, is rather neat if lacking particular insight, and foreplay to t-chord, with the Tristan chord on accordion and two ever so slightly off-tune harmonicas, is hilarious and a most enjoyable, wacky tribute. It gets the help of Mike Svoboda’s trombone for lovedrift, their take on the Liebestod. tango tea parties is a wild tango (mis-)treatment over the text of Filippo Tommaso Marinetti’s somewhat pathetic diatribe against tango-parties of high-society ladies around Bayreuth performances of Parsifal. It is downright vicious and has actual musical worth. Erik Satie’s text of Wagner, le franco-allemand is cute at best, but the music for it doesn’t strike me as having any worth; a missed opportunity where Wagnerized Gymnopédies could have been great fun.
The booklet states that rock riffs, jazz improvisations, funk grooves, and the sound world of the avant-garde are woven into this exploration of language and music, seriousness and slapstick, high art and delicate irony. A circus polka is shredded up and a musical melody is vocalized in harmony. Thomas Mann and Camille Saint-Saëns are summoned. Well… more or less. I find none of that in the second-to-last piece, river run, but it is a nifty jazz work. The last work, overweight baggage, might finally drive any self-respecting Wagner lover stark-raving mad. It’s the Tannhäuser overture, badly whistled in a choo-choo train rhythm. Perverse as it may be, it actually invites whistling along – then supplies the trombone alongside, which suddenly seems pretty straightforward Wagner, comparatively speaking. More whistling follows, and then the music is broken up until the overture continues polka-style, then joined by what seems like the drunken, expelled, and disgraced chapter of the Swingle Singers.
I don’t know if I exactly enjoyed the hour of impish and respect-less Wagnerizing. Perhaps I expected more of it, and the fact that the hour seemed to pass extraordinary quickly could be a good or bad sign. ‘Bad’ in the sense that I was waiting for more… more substance, more novelty… a ‘something extra’ that Uri Caine gives me and Mike Svoboda doesn’t. On the other hand, Wagner, the person, and legions of dead-serious Wagnerians really ask for that sort of a treatment – and as a curious mind- and ear-exercise after or before your next Parsifal session, it has its charm. Perhaps most reassuring and telling is the fact that Wagner still occupies the mind, and spurns the creative endeavors, of avant-garde musicians in 2004. It (reluctantly) gets one of my thumbs up – a motion you will undoubtedly agree with, if not the choice of digit.
Two short excerpts of the album can be listened to on Svoboda's webiste.
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Dip Your Ears, No. 35 (Gardiner Bach Pilgrimage)
by jfl | Saturday, June 25, 2005
J.S.Bach, Cantatas v.1: City of London,
BWV 7, 30, 167, 20, 39, 75
J.E.Gardiner / E.B.S., Monteverdi Choir
J.S.Bach, Cantatas v.8: Bremen, Santiago,
BWV 50, 99, 100, 138 / 8, 27, 95, 161
Long awaited, finally here: The recordings of John Elliot Gardiner’s Bach Cantata Pilgrimage 2000 during which he, his English Baroque Soloists and the Monteverdi Choir performed all of Bach’s surviving church cantatas on the appointed feast day – all within that one year. The CD’s may be a byproduct of this pilgrimage, not its reason, but they are something very special, nonetheless (or precisely for that reason). They give fans of Gardiner’s incomplete Bach cantata cycle on Archiv a chance to continue that series – now on Gardiner’s own label to that purpose, “Soli Deo Gloria” (in reference of Bach’s signing his cantatas with “SDG”).
Due to the nature of this 40 volume (two discs per volume) cycle, it somehow seems to stand outside of the competing cantata surveys (Harnoncourt, Rilling, Kopmann, Suzuki). It would be difficult as it would be to judge the merit of a cycle based on just 14 cantatas anyway, but I never even felt compelled to draw on Suzuki’s or Kopmann’s versions to compare. For one, Gardiner’s cantatas are – naturally – recorded live. They are documents of travel, study, devotion, exaltation and the joy of Bach that nourishes the performers enough to have prevented them from any noticeable fatigue. I cannot imagine any other composer an orchestra should be so willing to play exclusively for an entire year, day in and out.
All these elements express themselves on these four CDs that make up volumes one and eight. Most beautifully presented in a well-documented, heavy hardbound book (much like Andante issues), the musical quality that comes to mind here foremost is honesty. No artificial polish, no grappling for effect – just gorgeous music-making in honor of God and (or) Bach. With participating soloists like Mark Padmore, James Gilchrist, Paul Agnew, Dietrich Henschel, Peter Harvey et al., it’s no wonder that the quality of performances is never less than good (often more than that) – and all that with an average of less than a week of time for preparation.
Andrew Farach-Colton, writing his review for Gramophone (the two volumes were the Record of the Month in March, waxed at length about the interpretation and execution’s supreme qualities. Enjoying them as I do, I cannot say that I am quite as ecstatic about the issues. There are some (albeit very minor) flaws in singing here and there that would hardly be noticed in the live performance but can become more obvious upon repeated listening. (Of course, I’ve been listening to them ‘round the clock, which may have been overkill.) In BWV 75 “Die Elenden sollen essen” for example, I could not choose Gardiner over Herreweghe that I recently reviewed. But then, this cycle is truly sui generis and anyone who loves Bach ought to consider dipping both ears. The price is steep, but apart from the musical content, the presentation is outstanding and both volumes are chock-full with over 145 minutes of glorious music.
Dip Your Ears, No. 40 & The Birth of BWV 1127
Filed under CD Reviews, Dip Your Ears, jfl, Johann Sebastian Bach
Ionarts in St. Louis
by Charles T. Downey | Friday, June 24, 2005
Yes, it is good to make the occasional foray into flyover country, and not only if you are a Midwestern expatriate like I am. We made our way to the big city on the Mississippi to see a famous St. Louis native, Christine Brewer, sing Britten's Gloriana with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (more about that tomorrow). Ionarts cannot make a cultural embassy anywhere without taking in a few of the cultural sites. So, on the way out to Webster University, we had to stop on the riverfront to see the original cathedral the French built here, planting the flag for Roman Catholicism. That simple stone building, no longer the seat of the Archbishop of St. Louis, is marooned among high-rises and the maze of highways that converge on the city. Even worse, it is dwarfed in size and interest to the average tourist by the outrageous steel arch that has become the symbol of St. Louis. I did not remember from a previous visit here as a child just how large it is, breathtaking in scope, a glistening ribbon of mathematical complexity, a symbol of the arrogant hope of westward expansion. (Sadly, there was not enough time to see the St. Louis Art Museum or the Scott Joplin House.)
I knew I had reached the heartland when I stopped for dinner at the sort of place I love to go to for a simple meal, a neighborhood grill in Webster Groves called Weber's Front Row, where a show on high-powered rifles vied with sports coverage on the many TVs by the bar. An impromptu snapshot of my most famous neighbor back home, President Bush, smiled that shit-eating grin from the wall of mostly sports photographs (including, right by my table, a cool 5-photo montage of Ted Williams's "Greatest Swing in Baseball" with the 1966 Boston Red Sox), and the condiment containers are kept in old Michelob 6-pack cartons on your table. This is a place where "medium" apparently still means bloody in the center, where "salad" means the iceberg lettuce and tomato you can choose to put on your burger, and where I enjoyed a postprandial cigarette in the weeks before the D.C. city council denies me such guilty pleasures back home. (That being said, the proximity to a college campus meant that just down the block was a pottery and sculpture studio with young women in tie-dye shirts and sandals at wheels.) The beer, a local brew called Schlafly, was quite good.
Exhibit in Marseilles
There is a new exhibit at La Vieille Charité de Marseille called Sous le soleil, exactement (Under the sun, exactly). I read about it in a review (Paysages avec astre du jour, June 20) by Sophie Latil for Le Figaro (my translation):
Hubert Robert's Les Gorges d'Ollioules (1783) rises out of the chaos. The cliffs could have been catapulted from the sky. The clouds are reddening in the prism of the setting sun. The river boils. Slowly, the farmers go their way. Pierre-Auguste Renoir's Les Oliviers des Rochers de l'Estaque (1882) are trembling in the mistral wind. The torturous trunks of Van Gogh's Grands Platanes (1889) line up majestically. The silhouette of La Sainte-Victoire, always recognizable, stands out as Cézanne, always regal. Visitors are embraced by all of Provence this summer a the Centre de la Vieille Charité in Marseille. Provence of the countryside, of the baking heat and the violent wind, of the colors and light.
The exhibit, which extends from the 17th century to the early 20th century, is shared between the Musée des Beaux Arts in Marseille (where it will stay until August 21) and the Musée des Beaux Arts in Montréal (where it will go in the fall). For other reviews, see Jean Pierrard, Toiles de Provence (Le Point, June 9) and Catherine Rama, Les peintres de la lumière exposés à Marseille et Montréal (cyberpresse.ca, May 19).
The Passage and More
The Henrietta Marie left London in September 1699 bound for New Calabar on the central west coast of Africa. She was carrying European goods: pewter, glass beads, guns, cloth, and iron bars that were rare in Africa. These goods were traded for enslaved Africans, gold, ivory, and spices.
For more than 250 years, Europeans forged an elaborate barter system between Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Some 9 to 15 million Africans were traded and forcibly moved. An estimated 3 to 5 million perished before reaching the Americas. After trading her European goods for gold, ivory, and spices and 206 enslaved Africans including women and children, the Henrietta Marie set sail for Jamaica in the spring of 1700. Upon reaching Jamaica, only 190 slaves were recorded as sold at Port Royal.
After the sale of slaves the Henrietta Marie headed home to England with a load of plantation goods, sugar, indigo, cotton, and log wood. The route took her through treacherous waters between the Tortugas and Marquesas Keys off the coast of Florida. The Henrietta Marie was wrecked on New Ground Reef, 35 miles off the coast of Key West. She was discovered in 1972. The wreck of the Henrietta Marie will be on display in the 2nd floor galleries at the newly opened Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, until January 8th.
The Marie is one of the many stories to be told of the African experience coming to America. On the 3rd floor, the permanent collection explores the tremendously important role African slaves played in building the country, with emphasis on Maryland. Mills, iron working, farming, seafood, and tobacco brought great wealth to this region. It would never have been possible without the labor of African slaves. This is all documented through photos, artifacts, and oral histories. In addition, the cultural contributions of music, art, athletics, and academics are also displayed in a chronologic format.
Standing in front of a case holding her nursing caps and letters was a soft-spoken woman named Esther McCready. Esther applied to the all-white University of Maryland School of Nursing in 1950. A hard-fought year-long legal battle ensued, which was overseen by a young attorney named Thurgood Marshall.
Listen to Esther reminisce about her journey, and one historical name after another comes forth. Besides the Marshall connection, she sat with Dr. King, knew Malcolm X, worked at Harlem Hospital with the son of Marcus Garvey, who got his medical degree from the U. of Maryland after she opened the path, and on and on. The horrors of lynching, the civil rights struggles, and the contributions of contempory African Americans are also extensively recorded.
The personal connections are what makes the Lewis Museum work best. There are countless untold and newly reconstructed stories. They're off to a good start with this brand-new $33 million, 82,000 square foot building. How to keep it all fresh and get enough visitors through the doors and make their budget will be a challenge. When the idea for this museum was first mentioned, my reaction was, can't this be incorporated into an existing museum? The Baltimore Museum of Art or the Maryland Historical Society? The Historical Society's collections would be a huge resource to pick from. I do however understand the need to stand alone as an institution. I wish them great success.
Summer Opera: Elektra in Paris
This summer, the Opéra National de Paris is staging Richard Strauss's Elektra. This follows on my post yesterday on Strauss's Die Frau ohne Schatten at the Théâtre de la Monnaie in Brussels, and all this Strauss doesn't quite make up for the fact that Santa Fe Opera is no longer doing Strauss every season but it's something. I can't go to Paris, but Marie-Aude Roux reviewed it ("Elektra", oeuvre de la tension extrême, servie par des performances vocales, June 21) for Le Monde (my translation). The cast is reportedly excellent, and conductor Christoph von Dohnanyi has extended his growing reputation as one of the great Strauss conductors, but the staging is another issue, since the crowd at the premiere loudly booed young German director Matthias Hartmann.
The vocal and dramatic performance of the American singer Deborah Polaski, as an imposing homeless princess [see her costume in the image shown here], merited her a very long ovation when the last note had faded. It was a recognition of the bravery and substantial energy deployed during the two hours and some in this crushing role, never absent from the stage, more than the beauty of singing, which was sometimes hard and unstable in the high register, but particularly touching at the moment of her reunion with Orest.
Hartmann reimagined all of the roles according to how he understood the story, even taking into account the personal appearance of each singer. Felicity Palmer, according to Mme. Roux, was an "aging Klytämnestra washed up on the Riviera" and also "simply stupefying." For a preview of the production («Elektra» sans sentimentalisme, June 17) for Le Figaro, Jean-Louis Validire interviewed Matthias Hartmann ("born in 1963," as Mme. Roux noted in her review, to underscore the director's youth), in which he described the good working relationship he had with the older von Dohnanyi:
The age difference between the director and the conductor has been more of a catalyst than a handicap. "For my generation, violence in theater, in movies, in everyday life is an immediate given. In my conception [of the opera], Orest does not want to kill, it happens against his will," explains Hartmann. The baritone Markus Brück, who plays Orest, "had at first a costume that made him look like a terrorist, but then I thought that he was a more complex character, in some ways more complete."
If it doesn't sound to you like he knows opera all that well, too, this is only the second one he has directed (and, given the reception, it could be his last, at least in Paris). However, Philippe Herlin was kinder to the staging in his review for ConcertoNet.com (my translation):
At the end, Hartmann shows us Orest recoiling before the ignominy of his actions (killing his mother!), Klytämnestra throwing herself on his knife, showing thus that the cycle of violence must stop one day! Let's push this analysis a little further by noting that the Fünfte Magd [Fifth Maid, Tracy Smith-Bessette] is dressed in a Muslim headscarf, that the yawning hole [the space used to signify Agamemnon's tomb] could be Ground Zero. Message: September 11 should not be used as an excuse for a vendetta against the Muslim world. A wink of an anti-Bush eye, subtle and simplistic at the same time. Whatever it may mean, the impact of this staging is evident: this is a renewed reading, a strong one, that brings Elektra's vengeance into our own time. A success.
Lastly, Mehdi Mahdavi published an interview with Deborah Polaski (Deborah Polaski, née pour Elektra, June 18) for Altamusica, which was interesting to read (my translation):
Many sopranos dream of singing Elektra, but few can do it. Was it a challenge for you?
It was a challenge for me the first time I sang it, because my voice was obviously younger, less developed: I sang my first Elektra when I was 35, more than 20 years ago. I dove into it with no preconceived notions, with my voice at that time, without trying to get more out of it than it could give. At the time, my agent said that it was good, but too pretty. A year ago, someone gave me a recording of that first Elektra, which I was curious to hear. It is exactly my voice, but you hear that it is 35 years old and not 46: the years of experience make the difference. Now, I know the role much better, and I know exactly where I can conserve myself and where I really have to give everything I've got. This economic approach is very important, because the role requires a lot of physical strength: you have to be able to give the least possible and to pull the most out of it in order to conserve the necessary resources for the most explosive passages. I have worked on it a lot: the problem is to know what is superfluous.
The Opéra National de Paris will present Richard Strauss's Elektra at the Opéra Bastille through July 12.
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Last year, I wrote about the annual Fête de la Musique, which happens in France on every summer solstice, June 21, and now has spread to about 100 other countries. The idea is that the whole day is given over to performances by everyone and anyone who can make a musical sound, professionals and amateurs. Of course, this does not mean only classical music, although the times that I have been in Paris to see this event, that's what I have spent most of my time listening to, as you might have guessed.
In a quick glance over the program, some interesting events stood out:
Simultaneously at the Place Broglie in Strasbourg and the Place Salvator in Mulhouse tonight at 9:45 pm, a film of Rameau's opera Les Boréades will be shown on giant screens. The production is from the Opéra National du Rhin and was conducted by Emmanuelle Haïm and staged by Laurent Laffargueen.
In Rouen at 7:30 pm, a concert by soloists from the Opéra de Rouen, in the hémicycle.
At the Place Mendès-France in Lille at 6:30 pm, the Orchestre National de Lille will be conducted by Jean-Claude Casadesus, in a program including Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, and Ravel.
In Paris, in the hall under I. M. Pei's famous pyramid at the Louvre, at 10 pm, the Orchestre National de France will play Rimsky-Korsakov's Sheherazade, conducted by Kurt Masur. This concert will be broadcast live on France Musiques.
Also in Paris, pianist Alexandre Tharaud (who was here in Washington in March) will play a recital of pieces by Ravel and Chabrier at 8 pm, in the auditorium of the Musée d'Orsay.
Perhaps most interesting, at the Palais Garnier at 7 pm, the Opéra National de Paris presents violinists Eugene Drucker and Philip Setzer, from the Emerson Quartet, along with director Simon McBurney, in a preview related to their upcoming premiere of Shostakovich's piece The Noise of Time.
Music is apparently on the rise in France, shockingly so. A very interesting article by Christian Merlin (Des orchestres à l'heure européenne, June 21) in Le Figaro says that "twice as many French teenagers sing or play an instrument than in the generations born before 1960. Some 800,000 students are enrolled in music schools, and 10 million young people receive musical instruction at school." Don't even get me started on the subject of musical education in the United States, especially here in the District of Columbia, where it is nonexistent except at private schools.
As I wrote in my column for DCist (Classical Music Agenda, June 21), the D.C. government's attempt to import the Fête de la Musique last year apparently has failed, since I have heard nothing about it this year. However, the French embassy is hosting an evening of events this Friday (June 24, from 7 to 11 pm), with the main act being Les Primitifs du Futur, a musette group founded by cartoonist Robert Crumb and guitarist Dominique Cravic. You will pay $20 at the door to get into this event at La Maison Française (4101 Reservoir Road NW).
Summer Opera: Die Frau ohne Schatten
One of those operas by Richard Strauss I would like to get to know better is Die Frau ohne Schatten, but it is staged so infrequently that I may never get to see it live. As I wrote in my Opera in the Summer 2005 post, I could travel to Brussels this summer, where the opera is being produced, from June 8 to 29, at the Théâtre de la Monnaie (where the opera had not been given for some 40 years). Nicolas Blanmont reviewed it (Somptueuse célébration straussienne, June 10) for La Libre Belgique. After praising Jose Van Dam as Barak (who had never sung this role in his home country before this production) and Jon Villars and Silvana Dussman (the Emperor and Empress), he has some harsh things to say (my translation):
The only shadow in the picture, if one dares to say it, is Gabriele Schnaut who, as Barak's wife, is getting a late start at the Monnaie. The singing is still valiant, but the projection uneven and the voice, at full volume, is polluted by a vibrato of disturbing amplitude. The German soprano's age and appearance also pose a problem for the character that Hofmannsthal intended to be young and desirable enough to be still capable of having the thirteen children that Barak wants and to be afraid of losing her figure.
Blanmont does have good things to say about the direction of Matthew Jocelyn and the designs of Alain Lagarde, and the pictures of the sets are gorgeous. Another review comes from Serge Martin (La femme sans ombre repeint l'amour, June 10) for Le Soir (my translation):
On Wednesday, a real wave of applause greeted all of the protagonists of Die Frau ohne Schatten at the Monnaie. It is not, however, Richard Strauss's easiest opera. The esoteric and somewhat outdated libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal certainly complicates this symbolic tale, and Strauss's luxuriant music manages to make it even heavier. Which is just to say that, today, this opera can be difficult.
You can read both reviews in full for more information.
Dip Your Ears, No. 34 (Telemann Quartets for Flute)
by jfl | Sunday, June 19, 2005
G.P.Telemann, Flute Quartets,
Musica Antiqua Köln, R. Goebel
Telemann curiously divides opinions. Some – I among them – find his works uniformly charming and even inspired, others, just uniform. But those who think that Telemann can be boring must not know his Watermusik or his violin concertos. His famous Tafelmusik is admittedly long (it spans almost four hours, uncut) but that, too, has heaps of originality and beauty. Reinhard Goebel and his Musica Antiqua Köln have been some of the foremost and most skilful champions of Telemanns's musical cause. Their previous records were widely hailed for their imaginative and infectious playing, though there are works of Telemann that I prefer over his string concertos. This set of eight flute quartets (for flute, transverse flute, and recorder) is a delight. There have been few mornings lately when I haven't put them on for the sheer enjoyment of it.
Only two quartet-variants are repeated on this disc (and then only once), making for six different combinations of instruments. Particularly delightful in combination with the oboe, they have a lively spirit, and if the playing could be bettered, I just can't imagine how. In three and four movements, these works were probably the ones that brought the term ‘quartet’ to music in the first place. They offer beautiful melodies for up to three instruments at a time (with the basso continuo scrubbing away on the bottom) and exemplify mastery of contrapuntal writing. One quartet might be Haendel's and another – the only one written solely for strings – while not novel (such ripieno concerti had been written before) might just be imagined to be a distant precursor to the string quartet. But such dissection is quite unnecessary when the music offers such easy delight. Superficially enjoyable: yes; superficial? no.
Filed under CD Reviews, Dip Your Ears, Early Music, Georg Philipp Telemann, jfl
Classical Week in Washington (6/20)
by Charles T. Downey | Sunday, June 19, 2005
Classical Week in Washington is a weekly feature that appears on Mondays. If there are concerts you would like to see included on our schedule, send your suggestions by e-mail (praecentor at yahoo dot com). Plan your concert schedule for the entire month of June with our Classical Month in Washington (June), or your summer opera listening with Opera in the Summer 2005.
Tuesday, June 21, 7:30 pm
Washington Musica Viva (music of Diamond, Mitsumoto, Brahms)
See the review by Cecelia Porter (Washington Post, June 23)
Suspicious Cheese Lords, The Whole Enchilada (Iberian and colonial music) (Washington Early Music Festival)
The Franciscan Monastery (14th and Quincy Streets NE)
See the review by Joseph McLellan (Washington Post, June 23)
Wednesday, June 22, 12 noon
Carmina, with Keith S. Reas, organ, Ensalada Español (Vasques, Ximino, Flecha, Victoria, Aguilera, and Bruno) (Washington Early Music Festival)
St. Mark's Episcopal Church (3rd and A Streets SE)
Wednesday, June 22, 7:30 pm
I Bambini di Parnasso, Swan Song: The last gasp of Iberian early music (Washington Early Music Festival)
Wednesday, June 22 to Sunday, June 26 (various times)
Don Quixote (choreography by George Balanchine and music by Nicolas Nabokov)
Suzanne Farrell Ballet
See the preview by Sarah Kaufman (Washington Post, June 19)
Thursday, June 23, 12 noon
Jonathan Hudson (countertenor), Atsuko Ikeda (harpsichord), and Constance Whiteside (Baroque harp), Color de Vida (music from Renaissance and Baroque Spain) (Washington Early Music Festival)
Thursday, June 23, 7:30 pm
Cordelion (Keith Reas, director) with La Rocinante (Christof Richter, director), Sacred Sounds of New Spain (Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla, Manuel de Sumaya, Ignacio de Jerusalem, and others) (Washington Early Music Festival)
Friday, June 24, 12 noon
Elizabeth Baber (soprano) and Charles Weaver (lute, vihuela), Con dulces cantos y modos (music from Spain's Golden Age) (Washington Early Music Festival)
Friday, June 24, 1:30 to 4:30 pm
Early Dance Workshop with The Court Dancers (Cheryl Stafford, director) (Washington Early Music Festival)
Friday, June 24, 7:30 pm
The Court Dancers (Cheryl Stafford, director) and Renaissonics (John Tyson, director), The Graces of Love (Washington Early Music Festival)
Friday, June 24, 7 to 11 pm
Fête de la Musique, featuring guest artists "Les Primitifs du Futur"
La Maison Française (4101 Reservoir Road NW)
National Symphony Orchestra, Gershwin, Bernstein, and Barber: "American Originals"
With Kishna Davis (soprano), Arthur Woodley (baritone), and The Choral Arts Society of Washington
Wolf Trap (Filene Center)
Saturday, June 25, 4 pm
Barbara Hollinshead (mezzo-soprano) and Howard Bass (lute), Music of Renaissance Spain and the Sephardic Jews (Washington Early Music Festival)
Saturday, June 25, 7:30 pm
Armonia Nova (Constance Whiteside, director), La Musica de los Orbes (Washington Early Music Festival)
The Korea Times: Jeanie Jieun Lee, piano
Saturday June 25, 8 pm
The Latest Word (program of American song, sopranos Evelyn Pollock and Marjorie Owens, Wolf Trap Opera Company)
National Symphony Orchestra, Mendelssohn, Liszt, and Mahler: "Romantic Titans" (Mahler, 1st symphony)
With Mûza Rubackyte, piano (Liszt, first piano concerto)
Sunday, June 26, 3 pm
Trefoil (Drew Minter, Mark Rimple, and Marcia Young), In the Chamber of the Harpers: Music in Late Medieval Spain (Washington Early Music Festival)
Sunday, June 26, 6:30 pm
National Gallery Vocal Arts Ensemble (Rosa Lamoreaux, artistic director)
Renaissance a cappella choral music
——» Go to last week's schedule, for the week of June 13.
Artscape and Ingres at the BMA
by Mark Barry | Sunday, June 19, 2005
It must be summer if Baltimore's Artscape Festival is beginning. Although the festival won't begin until July 22nd, the Baltimore Museum of Art is hosting one of the exhibits, Observation Deck, curated by aerial artist extraodinaire, Gary Simmons.
Renowned artist Gary Simmons has selected a dynamic range of contemporary works by artists in the mid-Atlantic area who examine the theme of vantage point. Observation Deck encompasses works that suggest maps and aerial views paired with those that suggest the microscopic by Geoff Grace; Ellen Ross; Calla Thompson; René Treviño; Renee van der Stelt; and Nick Petr, Nick Wisniewski, and Scott Berzofsky. This show is presented at the BMA as one of the featured visual art exhibitions of Artscape, Baltimore's premier arts festival.
A huge map, a satellite image of Baltimore (shown here), is the focal point of the exhibit. It's quite a powerful image as you enter the gallery, composed of hundreds of inkjet prints mounted on foam core. There are binoculars on hand to view the piece, giving you the feeling that you're hovering over the city: it's very effective. Three artists, Scott Berzotsky, Nicholas Petr, and Nicolas Wisniewski, created this and call it Pirate Baltimore.
Geoff Grace likes long poetic titles for his work. For a very large paint-by-numberish tree in browns and beiges, he painted directly on the wall with what he says is clay and whiskey; it's titled Our songs will be carried by the water. In the center of the room facing the tree is a wooden lifeguard stand entitled Bless me indeed, enlarge my territory that your hand may be with me. Is it a call to the wilds from a place of safety? A third piece of curled acetate, For the support and celebration of total awareness, is delicately pinned to either side of the entrance to the smaller gallery space.
In this space, Ellen Ross's Long Distance Love Affair, an ink on vellum chronology of an affair which took place between New York and L.A., with credit card records and phone logs as our visual proof. A second piece is a travel primer, Easily assembled at home, and for use by those who have never traveled to lands beyond, which beckons us to step beyond our safe boundries. Also in this small space is Rene Trevino's mixed media on mylar, The propaganda series part I, which seems to be a historical documentary of male love and bonding from the time of the Incas through Rock Hudson.
The theme has great potential and this exhibit makes a fair, however uneven attempt. Where do we fit into this world? What is my place on this planet and how does that shape my individuality? It's a simple premise which asks for very complex responses. It's the luck of the draw: where you are born, where you live, and what culture you identify with will have everything to do with your perceptions.
Getting the BMA to show with local artists is a rarity, unfortunately. There are many excuses, but none can really excuse their lack of support for artists of this region. It's a long, often difficult process for an artist to build a career, and the support of the local arts organizations is critical. It wouldn't be a charitable gesture either: there are very good artists working here. Maybe this is the beginning of a renewal of that relationship. I hope so.
Another exhibit just opening at the BMA, "The Essence Of Line: French Drawings from Ingres to Degas, is a joint effort from the collections of the BMA and the Walters Art Museum. With simultaneous exhibits, this show highlights the strong drawing collections of each institution and the collecting preferences of some of the founding benefators. I haven't seen the Walters portion yet, but the large Shepherdess pastel by Millet and Berthe Morisot's Child with Hat, make this a worthwhile trip.
Tuesday I am going to the press preview for the new Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture. We've been watching it grow for some time. The exterior looks very interesting, and I should have a post by mid-week.
Summer Opera: Love for Three Oranges
So much good opera this summer. The next one on my list (Opera in the Summer 2005, June 2) was Prokofiev's strange and fun Love for Three Oranges, an opera I have never had the chance to see staged live (although I very much enjoyed the zany 1989 production from the Opéra de Lyon conducted by Kent Nagano on DVD). If only I had the time and money to go to Amsterdam, where De Nederlandse Opera is producing it this summer, in the original French version from 1921. Since I cannot go, here is a translated excerpt from someone who did: Christian Merlin's review (Prokofiev selon Pelly, June 15) for Le Figaro:
It's a French team who has scored a triumph at the Amsterdam Opera, and it's no exaggeration to say that they are doing it with a French work. Although at last year's Aix-en-Provence Festival they opted for the Russian version of Prokofiev's Love for Three Oranges, De Nederlandse Opera has chosen the French libretto of the 1921 premiere, a pertinent choice that has the advantage of showing how much Prokofiev and Les Six had in common in terms of aesthetic concerns. Stéphane Denève, the most brilliant of our conductors under 40 years old, has nevertheless not entirely played that card. Close to Poulenc in the transparency and the popular language of the score's most Parisian pages, he falls into the trap of the artillery salvos fired off by the sizable orchestra: with his mane at attention and imperious gestures, he encourages the brass of the superb Amsterdam Philharmonic Orchestra to play large, where a more cutting clarity would have been more appropriate. It's true that, from having worked with Valery Gergiev, these virtuosic musicians must feel closer to the steel factories than to Peter and the Wolf.
This massive style, which would have suited Russian singing rather than French diction, was at least of a piece both with the less than intimate dimensions of the theater and with the blockbuster staging of Laurent Pelly. What astute work and fine rhythmic sense from the busiest of our stage directors! In this crazy fable taken from Gozzi, in which the commedia dell'arte was reinterpreted with Meyerhold's glasses and a newly born surrealism, the kingdom depicted is that of the King of Clubs, and it is at a game that the magician Tchelio loses against the formidable Fata Morgana. Pelly needed nothing else to see the key of his visual universe: all of the impressive sets of Chantal Thomas are made of gigantic playing cards, and their evolution and transformation makes us admire the Amsterdam Muziektheater's resources in stage machinery. It's a sort of revival of machine opera from the Baroque period. Certainly, the evening is not only about the spectacle, and the magic scenes are as troubling as the cook's episode is irresistable. But all in all, if we are seduced, we also feel overwhelmed by the monumentality of the effects in a work that perhaps does not demand that much. There is a lack of that bit of subtlety in the ironic distance.
Merlin praises Alain Vernhes as the King of Clubs, François Le Roux (heard here in Washington last November) as Trouffaldino and the Master of Ceremonies, and Sandrine Piau as Ninette. The best performance, however, according to him, was lesser-known tenor Martial Defontaine as the hypochondriac prince. There's another singer for us to keep our eye on. Jens heard conductor Stéphane Denève at work in March at the Kennedy Center, and we know that others are interested in his career, too. Here are some pictures of the production. Performances continue in Amsterdam until June 29.
The news from France (Le Monde, June 17) today is that an Algerian woman, writer and film director Assia Djebar, is the first person of that nationality ever to be elected to the Académie française. American readers may know her because she has taught French literature in the United States, in Baton Rouge and then in New York. It is often rumored that she is generally being considered to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature.
As if that were not enough, an article by Pierre Gervasoni (Une Finlandaise à la tête de l'Ensemble Intercontemporain, June 16) for Le Monde relates that Finnish conductor Susanna Mälkki has been awarded the directorship of the Ensemble Intercontemporain in Paris, succeeding British conductor Jonathan Nott. To do this, she needed to be the best in a long interview by a jury of musicians from the group, representatives from its executive council, and its founder, Pierre Boulez. Quite a daunting task. Her selection means the official offer of a term of three years as director, but Gervasoni quotes a rumor that she may have been asked to stay at least until 2011. So, who is she, you ask?
At present, the artistic director of the Stavanger Symfoniorkester in Norway, Susanna Mälkki proves again the efficacy of the Finnish school of conductors with this nomination, as unexpected as that of her compatriot Sakari Oramo, in 1988, who succeeded the British conductor Simon Rattle at the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra when Rattle left to conduct the Berlin Philharmonic. This nomination confirms France's taste for Scandanavian maestros: Jukka-Pekka Saraste is must appreciated by the orchestras of Radio-France, and Esa-Pekka Salonen is one of them that Gérard Mortier would like to see regularly at the Opéra de Paris.
Since France is feeling open right now about inviting foreign cultural representatives, I know one American musician/historian/culture blogger who would love to relocate to Paris. I speak French fairly well, believe strongly in l'exception française, and despise la mal bouffe. I'll be waiting by the phone, France.
Elgar Triumphans, O'Connor Entertains
Repin in a Brewbaker World Premiere
More Opera in the Summer
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Bloomin' Idjet
Keep the Music in Museums
Les Transphotographiques
Rock Creek Festival: Armonia Nova Baroque
The Cats of Rome
Early Music Festival: Palestrina Choir
La Maison Française’s French-American Contemporary...
Bernard Manciet
Summer Opera: Braunfels and Grétry
Charles Rosen - With Overtones of Modernity
Gelber, Tortelier, and Orchestral Splendor
Summer Opera: Respighi in Spoleto
Can I Get a Bid? or a Cab?
Mi Chiamo Luisa Miller
Dip Your Ears, No. 33 (Creatures of Charles Macker...
New Music and the Catholic Church
Iranian Manuscript Painting in Tehran
Monet Paints Rouen Cathedral
Israeli Art as History
Early Music Festival: Baltimore Consort
Dip Your Ears, No. 32 (Chopin Études with Freire)
Classical Week in Washington (6/6)
Early Music Festival: Chantry and Piffaro
Early Music Festival: Hesperus
It's Official: Not French
Gloom, Doom, and Despair: Slatkin Leads the NSO in...
Visionary Flicks
Dip Your Ears, No. 31 (Bland London Dvořák)
Absinthe in Art
Opera in the Summer 2005
Trashy Art
Art of the Marquesas
Dip Your Ears, No. 30c (Who Needs the Four Seasons?)
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About the JLG
The Birth of JLG
Canticles
Special Sundays
ELLC
Joint Liturgical Group
Commemorating the Quincentenary of the Reformation
Resources & an Order of Service
The Joint Liturgical Group has been asked to provide liturgical resources to help churches commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. The main offering is an Order of Service which draws on the five themes of:
Repenting
The Service is similar to the seasonal Ecumenical Services which the Group has produced in that it can be used as it is given or as a resource from which to develop other celebrations.
Commemorating the Quincentenary of the Reformation — An Order of Service
Common Prayer From Conflict to Communion (pdf)
Liturgy prepared by the World Lutheran Federation with the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity.
Based on the recent study report From Conflict to Communion: Lutheran-Catholic Common Commemoration of the Reformation in 2017.
It served as the basis for the Joint Commemoration on 31 October in Lund held by the Lutheran World Federation and the Catholic Church. The service booklet is available for download (pdf).
Liturgy for the Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows
This text was developed in collaboration by the Church of Scotland, the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland and the Scottish Episcopal Church.
Liturgy for the Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows (pdf)
© Joint Liturgy Group 2019
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Prenatal diagnosis of genetic disorders.
M F Niermeijer,
E S Sachs,
M Jahodova,
C Tichelaar-Klepper,
W J Kleijer,
H Galjaard
Three hundred and fifty pregnancies were monitored by transabdominal amniocentesis in the fourteenth to sixteenth week of gestation followed by karyotyping or biochemica assays of cultured amniotic fluid cells and analysis of alpha-fetoprotein in the amniotic fluid supernatant. The pregnancy was interrupted in 36 cases (10%) either becasue of a fetal abnormality or the presence of a male fetus in pregnancies at risk for an X-linked disease. Four chromosomal aberrations were found in 87 pregnancies tested because of advanced maternal age. In 101 pregnancies with a recurrence risk of Down's syndrome, 2 fetuses with an abnormal karyotype were detected. In 11 cases, in which 1 parent was a carrier of a balanced translocation, 2 unbalanced fetal karyotypes were found. Fetal chromosome studies in 43 pregancies at risk for an X-linked disease indicated the presence of a male fetus in 21 cases. Prenatal diagnosis of 11 different metabolic diseases was performed in a total of 34 cases. Microchemical techniques were used to allow completion of the diagnosis of seven different enzyme deficiencies within 9 to 22 days after amniocentesis. Alpha-fetoprotein assay in the amniotic fluid supernatant of 47 pregnancies at risk for an open neural tube defect resulted in the detection of 3 anencephalic fetuses during the second half of pregnancy. The safety and reliability of amniocentesis and the possible effects on the outcome of pregnancy are evaluated. Prenatal diagnosis offers a promising alternative for parents who are at risk of having a child with a genetic disease which can be detected in amniotic fluid or in cultured amniotic fluid cells.
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Tag Archives: Ahangar
VIFF 2020 Review: There Is No Evil (شیطان وجود ندارد)
There Is No Evil is four films in one about the topic of the death penalty and how Iran carries it out.Definitely a film that will make people think.
I was eager to watch There Is No Evil because of a lot of the pre-festival buzz surrounding it. it’s a very thought-provoking film.
The first quarter of the film is a simple setting. It’s a man named Hashmet and his wife. They’re coming home in the same car doing daily tasks before they arrive home and picking up the daughter from school. The wife is actually arriving home from work. They talk about plans of going to a wedding and of caring for his wife’s mother. The husband actually works his job in the early morning. After the wife and daughter arrive in their well-to-do home, have their dinner and go to bed, the husband then goes off to work. He wears a uniform of a guardian. He makes his way to a private room with some food. With his job, he has to wait until all lights in a section turn green. There are a few red ones. Then the lights are all green. He presses a button. The button involves a platform men who are about to be hanged stand on. The button he presses drops the platform from underneath their feet and they hang until their deaths: whether it’s immediate or by strangulation of the noose.
The second quarter of the story shows a bunker room for soldiers. It is Iranian law that a young soldier is to assist with the execution process. It can be any one in the bunker area. Pouya is the one chosen. He is completely against committing this act. He will have to perform this act or else he will not receive a completion certificate, which will mean no chances for a good career. He talks of doing mutiny and escaping with his girlfriend. All of the other soldiers think this is too risky of a move. Some even think he’s a sissy. Then the moment for his service comes. Pouya is all prepared and dressed. As they’re walking their way to the gallows, Pouya suddenly revolts against the guard. He then makes his way into another room where he also revolts against the security guards. Pouya then breaks free. He meets his girlfriend in a remote locate. The two drive off where they talk of their future plans for outside Iran.
The third quarter of the film belongs to a young soldier named Javad. Javad is on a three-day leave from his military service. First thing he does on his leave is bathe in the river before seeing his girlfriend Nana, whom he hopes to marry one day. Nana’s family is setting up a memorial service in the house. Javad willingly attends the private service until he sees the picture of who the memorial service is for. It’s for a man Javad helped execute. Javad is brought to guilt over what he did. He tells Nana and she is heartbroken. He tries to convince her of what he did. He said “If we say no, they will destroy our lives.” He can be seen trying to wash his face in the river. To some, it may look like he’s trying to drown himself.
The fourth and final quarter is the story of a couple and their niece. Their niece Darya arrives at the airport after arriving from Germany and they’re excited to see her. The trip is supposed to be a nice get-together, as he takes Darya in the rural countryside. Darya is uncomfortable with the hunting trips as she refuses to kill a living thing. However the get-together is to turn solemn as the uncle has some heartbreaking news to tell. He is dying and has less than a year to live. Darya is heartbroken. However the uncle has two other pieces of news to confess to her. The first is that he used to participate in the process of capital punishment as a soldier. The second is that he is Darya’s father. Darya is upset with all this news. She can’t even begin to look at him in the face. The story ends asking more questions than answers.
The main topic of the film is the death penalty in Iran. It’s good that a film about this topic is made. Iran is second only to the People’s Republic of China as the country that carries out the most executions. Many believe Iran carries out the most per capita. The crimes for execution range anywhere from murder to rape to even crimes considered non-capital in other countries like armed robbery, arson, burglary, counterfeiting and even non-crimes like fornication, blasphemy, homosexuality and adultery. Often when there are hangings, their bodies are out on display in the public streets of the cities. The film shows that those people who do the escorting of prisoners to be executed are soldiers of the Iranian army. Such is a military duty. There may be some soldiers that think it’s the right thing, some that think nothing of it, and some that are dead-set against it. Whatever the situation, military service is mandatory in Iran if you want to have a future of any kind. If you reject your military duty and don’t receive a completion certificate, you won’t be able to apply for a passport or a job. Although the part involving Hashmet has nothing to do with the military, it shows that he can have a well-do-to life through this system. Executioners are well-paid in Iran.
This film presents four different stories of capital punishment. The people are not linked in any way whether it be the people they execute or any family relation so it almost looks like four short films stringed together. The first is of a man who carries out his daily life with a good standard of living by Iranian standards and does his job normally. The second is of a young soldier who is dead-set against it and plans to commit mutiny. The third story is of a soldier who realizes who he led to execution when he’s over at a house for the memorial. The fourth is a man who’s the biological father of the girl and has to confess his past before he dies. These films can stand alone, but they’re all interconnected in this feature film that has something to say about the death penalty, and the systemic regime of Iran that supports this system of rewarding those who carry out the duties.
The film is well-constructed as it sets up for the main topic of the film and the second and third stories are more a case of the rebel and the conformist who regrets what he does. The fourth story is a bit unique as it’s of a man who is nearing his death and he regrets what he did. The fourth story didn’t make the most sense. Often you wonder why the daughter is angry. Is it his past of participating in executions? Or is it his truth he had to tell? It’s hard to understand at that point.
This film is a remarkable achievement for director/writer Mohammad Rasoulof. Just right after the 2017 Cannes Film Festival where his film A Man of Integrity premiered and won the Un Certain Regard Award, he was arrested for ‘endangering national security’ and ‘spreading propaganda’ against the government. He was eventually sentenced to a year in prison and banned for life from filmmaking. Rasoulof is not the first Iranian director to be criminally sentenced. Jafar Panahi who directed 3 Faces was also given a prison sentence and a ban on filmmaking. We should admire these Iranian directors. They’re risking their freedom to tell the truth that the government wants hidden. With Rasoulof, he’s defying his lifetime ban to tell his feelings about the death penalty in Iran. His assembly of four short films into a feature-length film of a common theme is his brave attempt at sending the message to the world. Although it’s a strong assembly until the last film doesn’t seem so clear in its message, it is worthy of admiration and being labeled an accomplishment. I don’t think there was a single standout performance among the acting. There was no single lead performance. All the actors who performed in their vignettes embodied the character and the story well. Also world noting, Rasoulof’s daughter Baran plays Darya in the film.
There Is No Evil has had an impressive tally on the film festival circuit. It started to year off by winning three awards at the Berlin Film Festival including the Golden Bear for Best Film. Since then, it has also won Best Narrative awards at the Heartland Film Festival, Montclair Film Festival and the Philadelphia Film Festival. It’s also won the Audience Award at the Sao Paulo Film Festival and Rasoulof won the Best Director Award at the Valladolid Film Festival where it was a nominee for the Golden Spike Award for Best Film.
There Is No Evil is a powerful film with something to say about capital punishment and the regime that promotes it. The four stories are not related by story but by the common theme. All four have something to say about the subject. A proud accomplishment from a director who could be criminally punished again for making such a film.
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Dr. Greenberg presents micro world wonders at TEDx
Photo by Kelsie Chong
Scientist and inventor Dr. Gary Greenberg educates audience on the micro world at TEDxMaui at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center on January 22, 2012. Other guest speakers spoke at the event in attempt to share the courage to dream.
By Kelsie Chong, features co-editor
Of the 22 prestigious and passion-driven leaders chosen to speak at the TEDxMaui was Dr. Gary Greenberg, who was selected to share his vital contributions to science at the event on January 22, 2012, at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center.
“Dr. Greenberg’s speech was definitely captivating because he never really told us his story,” said Kamehameha Schools Maui senior Jessie Hozaki, who was in attendance that day.
During the event, he briefly discussed his innovative high-definition, three-dimensional light microscope, which is capable of focusing on objects more closely than ever before. Dr. Greenberg hoped to bring forth a new and more positive appreciation for the world and change the way people think of their everyday perceptions.
“I want them [the audience] to know that everything in the world is precious,” he said.
During the presentation, micro snapshots of his findings slowly transitioned in and out of the projected screen. Photots of bees, flowers and sand showed the intricate details of anything that went under his lens.
“At 13 years old, my dad gave me my first microscope,” he said. “I went in my back yard and looked at all sorts of things.”
This sparked Greenberg’s interest in science. Owning a microscope at that age was exciting because it was similar to having “x-ray glasses,” he said. None of his other friends were able to see the things he saw.
Growing up, Dr. Greenberg never envisioned being where he is today. His achievements and experiences came from his passion for science and a keen understanding of the importance of following his heart.
“If your heart is in the right place, you can’t go wrong,” he said.
Senior Shiloh Haia walked away with a new view on life, combining the micro world with hers.
“Dr. Greenberg helped me realize if you look a little deeper into the little and simple things in life, you’ll find things you never expected to find,” senior Shiloh Haia said.
Aside from being a scientist, artist and inventor, many Kamehameha Maui students may recognize him as one of their substitute teachers.
“I get a little bit of a kick out of it [teaching]. To me, if I can get any of the students interested in science, it’s very rewarding,” Dr. Greenberg said.
He has been affiliated with teaching nearly his entire life and enjoys every aspect of it.
“I learn so much from teaching, and this is why I do it,” he said.
Some of his other accomplishments include authoring books, such as A Grain of Sand, A Bug’s Eye View of Flowers, Florotica, and a children’s book, entitled Mary’s Magic Microscope.
A Bug's Eye View of Flowers
Dr. Gary Greenberg
Florotica
Jessie Hozaki
Kamehameha Schools Maui
Mary's Magic Microscope
Shiloh Haia
TEDxMaui
Kelsie Chong, Features co-editor
Senior Kelsie Chong is back again in her second year of journalism and is the features co-editor. After having Ka Leo o Nā Koa recognized as the best...
Max Bielawski
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The Kim Komando ShowThe Kim Komando Show
Wyo. Tribe Get Rare Permit To Kill Bald Eagle
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has taken the unusual step of issuing a permit allowing an American Indian tribe to kill two bald eagles for religious purposes.
The agency's decision comes after the Northern Arapaho Tribe in Wyoming filed a federal lawsuit last year contending the refusal to issue such permits violates tribal members' religious freedom. Although thousands of American Indians apply for eagle feathers and carcasses from a federal repository, permits allowing the killing of bald eagles are exceedingly rare, according to both tribal and legal experts on the matter.
"I've not heard of a take permit for a bald eagle," Steve Moore, lawyer with the Native American Rights Fund, or NARF, in Boulder, Colo., said Tuesday. "I see it and NARF would see it as a legitimate expression of sovereignty by the tribe, and respect for that sovereignty by the Fish and Wildlife Service."
Federal law prohibits the killing of bald eagles, the national bird, in almost all cases. The government keeps eagle feathers and body parts in a federal repository and tribal members can apply for them for use in religious ceremonies.
The bald eagle was removed from the federal list of threatened species in 2007, following its reclassification in 1995 from endangered to threatened. However, the species has remained protected under the federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.
The Fish and Wildlife Service in 2009 stated in a report that it had never issued a permit for the killing of bald eagles to that time. The report states the government had issued permits for the Hopi Tribe in Arizona to take golden eagles since the mid-1980s.
Diane Katzenberger, spokeswoman for the Fish and Wildlife Service in Denver, said no one in the agency was available who could say immediately whether a permit allowing the killing of a live bald eagle had been issued since 2009.
It's been nearly three years since the Arapaho tribe filed an application for a permit to kill eagles, said Andy Baldwin, lawyer for the tribe, adding that he believed the Northern Arapaho would not have received the permit without going to court.
He revealed in a legal filing this week that the federal agency had issued the permit on Friday.
Federal lawyers filed a status report in the lawsuit on Tuesday saying that the Eastern Shoshone Tribe had opposed the killing of eagles on the Wind River Indian Reservation, which the two tribes share in central Wyoming. The report states that the federal permit will allow the Northern Arapaho to kill up to two bald eagles off the reservation.
An attempt to reach Jim Shakespeare, a plaintiff in the lawsuit and chairman of the Northern Arapaho Business Council, for comment on Tuesday was unsuccessful. It was unclear whether issuing the permit will prompt the tribe to drop its lawsuit. A federal judge has scheduled a conference in the lawsuit for mid-April.
Flied late last year, the lawsuit is essentially the continuation of a bitter legal fight that followed after tribal member Winslow Friday killed a bald eagle without a permit in 2005 for use in his tribe's Sun Dance. Friday shot the eagle on the Wind River Indian Reservation.
William Downes, then a federal judge in Wyoming, dismissed the charge against Friday in 2006 saying it would have been pointless for him to apply for a permit. Downes said the federal government generally refuses to grant permits to tribal members to kill eagles even though federal regulations say such permits should be available.
"Although the government professes respect and accommodation of the religious practices of Native Americans, its own actions show callous indifference to such practices," Downes wrote.
Federal prosecutors appealed Downes' decision and a federal appeals court reinstated the criminal charge against Friday. After the U.S. Supreme Court ultimately refused to hear his case, Friday pleaded guilty in tribal court and was ordered to pay a fine.
Baldwin said the tribe's lawsuit against the Fish and Wildlife Service was directly related to the government's prosecution of Friday.
"One of the goals of the current suit is to prevent any young men like Winslow Friday from being prosecuted in the future for practicing their traditional religious ceremonies," Baldwin said.
Senior members of the Northern Arapaho Tribe appeared at an appeals court hearing court in Denver in late 2007 in support of Friday. Nelson P. White Sr., then a member of the Northern Arapaho Business Council, said after the hearing that the birds American Indians receive from a federal depository were rotten, or otherwise unfit for use in religious ceremonies.
"That's unacceptable," White said after the court hearing. "How would a non-Indian feel if they had to get their Bible from a repository?"
Filed Under: Bald Eagles, Northern Arapaho Tribe
Categories: Associated Press, Wyoming News
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Why George Strait Has Dean Dillon and a Jail Sentence to Thank for His Career
George Strait's tenuous first recording contract relied on a song Dean Dillon wrote, but the late Johnny Paycheck may deserve the thanks. "Unwound" cleared the way for the Texan Strait to become a superstar, reaching No 6 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in 1981.
Dillon and Frank Dycus wrote "Unwound" for Paycheck, but Strait's producer Blake Mevis needed a sure thing. Per Rolling Stone, MCA Nashville only offered Strait a one-song record deal in 1980, meaning if it flopped, we wouldn't care about a "George" out of Texas until a few years later when George H.W. Bush became president.
Mevis drove to Dillon's house and begged the two writers to let him have "Unwound," and they agreed, perhaps convinced that the newcomer was a better long play, or perhaps discouraged by the prospect of Paycheck recording the song. The "Take This Job and Shove It" singer was in jail at the time, although it's not clear why. Texas Monthly first shared this story in 2014, and while Paycheck was known to be in and out of jail throughout his life and career, records for a jailing around 1980 are hard to come by.
WATCH: The Full History of George Strait's "Unwound"
Remarkable about Dillon giving Strait this song is that songwriters didn't offer great songs to new artists back then, but the east Tennessean decided to take a chance on the Texan. Dillon would go on to write over 50 of Strait's songs across his Country Music Hall of Fame career, including "The Chair," "Marina Del Ray" and "Ocean Front Property," plus hits like "Tennessee Whiskey" (David Allan Coe, George Jones and later Chris Stapleton) and "Homecoming '63" (Keith Whitley).
The 65-year-old Dillon is now a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, set for a 2020 medallion ceremony alongside Hank Williams, Jr. and Marty Stuart. He continues to write, but now also runs his own record label, Wildcatter Records. The Voice winner Sundance Head is the first artist signed to the label.
George Strait Songs Written by Dean Dillon:
“A Real Good Place To Start” (Carrying Your Love With Me, 1997)
“Any Old Love Won’t Do” (Strait Out of the Box, 1995)
“Back to Bein’ Me” (If You Ain't Lovin' You Ain't Livin' 1988)
"Blue Marlin Blues" (Here for a Good Time, 2011)
"Blue Water" (Honky Tonk Time Machine, 2019)
"Codigo" (Honky Tonk Time Machine, 2019)
“Down and Out” (Strait Country, 1981)*
“Drinkin’ Man” (Here for a Good Time, 2011)*
“Easy Come, Easy Go” (Easy Come, Easy Go, 1993) *
"Even When I Can't Feel It" (Cold Beer Conversation, 2015)
"Every Little Honk Tonk Bar" (Honky Tonk Time Machine, 2019)
"Everything I See" (Cold Beer Conversation, 2015)
“Famous Last Words of a Fool” (If You Ain't Lovin' You Ain't Livin' 1988)*
“For Christ’s Sake, It’s Christmas” (Merry Christmas Strait To You, 1986)
“Four Down and Twelve Across” (Honkytonkville, 2003)
“Friday Night Fever” (Strait Country, 1981)
“Give Me More Time” (Troubadour, 2008)
“Good News, Bad News” (Somewhere Down In Texas, 2005)
“Her Goodbye Hit Me In the Heart” (Strait Country, 1981)
"Here for a Good Time" (Here for a Good Time, 2011)
“He’s Got That Something Special” (Twang, 2009)
“Holding My Own” (Holding My Own, 1992)
“Honk If You Honky Tonk” (Honkytonkville, 2003)
“Honky Tonk Crazy” (Strait From the Heart, 1982)
“Honkytonkville” (Honkytonkville, 2003)
"House Across the Bay" (Here for a Good Time, 2011)
“I Ain’t Her Cowboy Anymore” (It Just Comes Natural, 2006)
“I Believe” (Love Is Everything, 2013)*
“I Get Along With You” (Strait Country, 1981)
“I’d Just As Soon Go” (Blue Clear Sky, 1996)
"I'll Always Remember You" (Here for a Good Time, 2011)
“If I Know Me” (Chill of an Early Fall, 1991)*
“If Heartaches Were Horses” (Troubadour, 2008)
“If It’s Gonna Rain” (George Strait, 2000)
“I’m All Behind You Now” (Ocean Front Property, 1987)
“Is It That Time Again” (If You Ain't Lovin' You Ain't Livin' 1988)
“It Ain’t Cool to Be Crazy About You” (7, 1986)*
“I’ve Come To Expect It From You” (Livin' It Up, 1990)*
“Lead On” (Lead On, 1994)*
“Living for the Night” (Twang, 2009)*
“Marina Del Rey” (Strait From the Heart, 1982)*
“Nobody In His Right Mind Would’ve Left Her” (7, 1986)*
“Ocean Front Property” (Ocean Front Property, 1987)*
“Peace of Mind” (Always Never the Same, 1999)
“Rocking’ In the Arms of Your Memory” (Blue Clear Sky, 1996)
“She Let Herself Go” (Somewhere Down In Texas, 2005)*
“She’s Playing Hell Trying To Get Me To Heaven” (Strait Country, 1981)
“She Took the Wind From His Sails” (George Strait, 2000)
"Sometimes Love" (Honky Tonk Time Machine, 2019)
"Take Me Away" (Honky Tonk Time Machine, 2019)
“That’s My Kind of Woman” (It Just Comes Natural, 2006)
“That’s the Breaks” (One Step at a Time, 1998)
“That’s Where I Wanna Take Our Love” (Always Never the Same, 1999)
“The Best Day” (Latest Greatest Straitest Hits, 2000)*
“The Breath You Take” (Twang, 2009)*
“The Chair” (Something Special, 1985)*
"The Night Is Young" (Love Is Everything, 2013)
“The Road Less Traveled” (The Road Less Traveled, 2001)
"The Weight of the Badge" (Honky Tonk Time Machine, 2019)
"Three Nails and a Cross" (Here for a Good Time, 2011)
“Unwound” (Strait Country, 1981)*
“We’re Supposed To Do That Now and Then” (Livin' It Up, 1990)
“West Texas Town” (Troubadour, 2008)
“What Would Your Memories Do” (Strait Out of the Box, 1995)
“When You’re In Love” (Troubadour, 2008)
“Without Me Around” (Easy Come, Easy Go, 1993)
“Without You Here” (Ocean Front Property, 1987)
“You Sure Got This Ol’ Redneck Feelin’ Blue” (Something Special, 1985)
*Released as a radio single
See Pictures of George Strait Through the Years:
Source: Why George Strait Has Dean Dillon and a Jail Sentence to Thank for His Career
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Lady Antebellum and Halsey Give Stripped-Back Performance at the CMA Awards
Lady Antebellum and pop star Halsey serenaded the 2019 CMA Awards crowd with a stripped-down version of "What If I Never Get Over You" and "Graveyard" on Wednesday night (Nov. 13).
The country trio collaborated with pop superstar Halsey to perform each of their latest singles, seated on bar stools, with member Dave Haywood on the piano and Halsey on the electric guitar. They first performed Lady A's new single "What If I Never Get Over You," and Halsey's vocals blended seamlessly.
The four effortlessly transitioned into Halsey's "Graveyard." A recorded version of "Graveyard" features a quicker tempo, electronic elements and a rocker's attitude. The new performance was a day and night, compared to her previous cut of the song, stripped down into a ballad for the CMAs. The new version showcased just how similar the trio and pop star's songs really are when it comes to subject matter and melodies. The vocalists traded choruses back and forth and performed like each of each other's songs were their own.
These Are the Top 5 Moments from the 2019 CMA Awards:
This isn't Halsey's first time working in country music — she recently recorded an episode of CMT's Crossroads with Kelsea Ballerini that will air sometime in 2020.
Lady A will release a brand-new album, Ocean, on Friday (Nov. 15). The record, their seventh, features "What If I Never Get Over You."
See the Best Photos from the 2019 CMA Awards:
Here Are the 50 Greatest Moments in CMA Awards History:
Source: Lady Antebellum and Halsey Give Stripped-Back Performance at the CMA Awards
Filed Under: Halsey, lady antebellum
Categories: CMA Awards, Country Music News
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Actors / Classics / Movie Reviews
“The Asphalt Jungle” (1950) starring Sterling Hayden, Louis Calhern, Sam Jaffe, Jean Hagen, & Marilyn Monroe
June 7, 2020 June 7, 2020 EmmaLeave a comment
Doc: One way or another, we all work for our vice.
This much-loved and critically-acclaimed crime drama (released June 1st 70 yrs ago) barely broke even at the box-office. MGM only earned $40,000 according to studio records and Louis B. Mayer hated it. Critic Thom Andersen noted it as an example of “film gris,” a sub-category of film noir w/ a left-wing narrative. It was nominated for four Oscars, including Best Director and Screenplay. Since its release, it has been remade three times and its realistic storyline copied in many films. There is an ensemble cast- something rare in the 1950s.
Emmerich: …crime is only… a left-handed form of human endeavor.
Director John Huston first met actor Sterling Hayden in DC, during a protest against the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) investigation of “subversives” in the film. Huston said: “I’ve admired you for a long time, Sterling. They don’t know what to make of a guy like you in this business.” Huston was honest with Hayden about his chance for the lead role. Hayden landed the role of Handley, his first major starring role (over the objection of MGM chief Dore Schary). Hayden’s gritty performance proved naysayers flat wrong. According to Huston, Hayden didn’t have anything to worry about: “The next time somebody says you can’t act, tell them to call Huston.”
Dix: Why don’t you quit cryin’ and get me some bourbon?
When an intelligent criminal, Erwin “Doc” Riedenschneider (Sam Jaffe), is released from prison, he seeks a $50K investment from bookmaker Cobby (Marc Lawrence) to recruit a gang of specialists for a $1M dollar jewelry heist. Doc is introduced to lawyer Alonzo D. Emmerich (Louis Calhern) who offers to finance the operation and buy the gems immediately after the burglary. Doc hires the safecracker Louis Ciavelli (Anthony Caruso), driver Gus Minissi (James Whitmore), and Dix Handley (Hayden) who will serve as the hooligan. Handley’s loyal girlfriend, Doll, is played by Jean Hagen. Marlyn Monroe plays Emmerich’s mistress, Angela; she was unknown when the film was made and plays a small role. Monroe regarded this as one of her best performances.
[1] The multi character interplay sticks in the mind…
[2] The mastermind of the heist is not such a bad guy, the getaway driver loves cats, the safecracker has a wife and young baby, the “hooligan” is a misplaced sentimentalist who only wants the old farm his family lost…
[3] Hayden, with his big body and tough demeanor, was perfect for film noir. He is a legitimate tough guy, nobody to fool with.
[4] Stylishly photographed in stunning black & white by Harold Rosson, The Asphalt Jungle has joined the ranks, alongside “The Killers” (1946) and “Out Of The Past” (1947), as the finest noir ever made.
-Excerpts from IMDB reviews
Actors, Drama, Film Noir, Police Drama
“Clash by Night” (1952) starring Barbara Stanwyck, Paul Douglas, Robert Ryan, & Marilyn Monroe
“Star Trek: DS9”: Episode Guide (The Dominion War)
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Children's of Alabama
Healthcare as amazing as their potential
www.childrensal.org
Learning About Carbohydrates
You've probably seen ads for low-carb foods and diets, but kids and adults need carbohydrates (say: kar-bo-HI-draytz). Most foods contain carbohydrates, which the body breaks down into simple sugars — the major source of energy for the body.
There are two major types of carbohydrates (or carbs) in foods: simple and complex.
Simple carbohydrates: These are also called simple sugars. They're found in refined sugars, like the white sugar you see in a sugar bowl. If you have a lollipop, you're eating simple carbs. But you'll also find simple sugars in more nutritious foods, such as fruit and milk. It's healthier to get your simple sugars from foods like these. Why? Because sugar isn't added to them and they also contain vitamins, fiber, and important nutrients like calcium. A lollipop has lots of added sugar and doesn't contain important nutrients.
Complex carbohydrates: These are also called starches. Starches include grain products, such as bread, crackers, pasta, and rice. As with simple sugars, some complex carbohydrate foods are better choices than others. Refined (say: ree-FIND) grains, such as white flour and white rice, have been processed, which removes nutrients and fiber. But unrefined grains still contain these vitamins and minerals. They're also rich in fiber, which helps your digestive system work well. Fiber helps you feel full, so you're less likely to overeat. A bowl of oatmeal fills you up better than sugary candy with the same amount of caloriesl.
So which type of carbs should you eat? Both can be part of a healthy diet.
How Does the Body Use Carbs?
When you eat carbs, your body breaks them down into simple sugars, which are absorbed into the bloodstream. As the sugar level rises in your body, the pancreas releases a hormone called insulin. Insulin is needed to move sugar from the blood into the cells, where the sugar can be used as an energy source.
When this process goes fast — as with simple sugars — you're more likely to feel hungry again soon. When it goes more slowly, as with a whole-grain food, you'll be satisfied longer. These types of complex carbs give you energy over a longer period of time.
The carbs in some foods (mostly those with a lot of simple sugars) make the blood sugar level rise more quickly than others. Scientists have been studying whether eating foods that cause big jumps in blood sugar may be related to health problems like diabetes and heart disease.
You're probably already on the right track if you're limiting simple sugars (such as candy) and eating more complex carbs (like vegetables, oatmeal, and whole-grain wheat bread).
Reviewed by: Jane M. Benton, MD, MPH
Date reviewed: April 2017
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How to Watch the 2020 Rose Parade: On KTLA Channel 5, on KTLA.com and on Facebook
by: KTLA 5, Kareen Wynter
Posted: Dec 31, 2019 / 01:09 PM PST / Updated: Dec 31, 2019 / 02:30 PM PST
Hoping to watch the Rose Parade, Southern California’s New Year’s Day tradition? We’ve got you covered.
The 131st annual event begins at 8 a.m. PT Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, and will air on KTLA Channel 5. You can also watch right here on ktla.com and on our KTLA 5 News app.
This year’s parade — with the theme “The Power of Hope” — marks the 73rd consecutive television broadcast of the Rose Parade for KTLA.
If you’re up super early on New Year’s Day, you can catch a rebroadcast of last year’s parade from 4 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Channel 5 or on your KTLA cable/satellite provider.
Next, we’ll have a couple of hours of previews, where we’ll take you behind the scenes. These specials will air on our website and app as well.
6 a.m.: Backstage at the Parade
7 a.m.: Rose Parade Countdown
Then it’s on to the main event.
8 a.m.: The 131st Rose Parade Presented by Honda live
The parade is on KTLA for two commercial-free hours, and will be followed by four encore presentations. Our own Micah Ohlman, Leeza Gibbons and Mark Steines will host.
You’ll be able to watch the live parade coverage on Channel 5 in Southern California, on your KTLA provider, or online at our livestream at ktla.com/live. The stream will also go up live on our YouTube page, where you can watch on demand after the parade ends.
Are you a fan of one of the many marching bands that are in the parade? You can watch a raw, unedited feed devoted to the bands on KTLA’s Facebook page.
We return to our news programming with the KTLA 5 News Special Edition at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, then air another encore of the parade at 7:30 p.m. until the KTLA 5 News at 10 p.m.
More Rose Parade Stories
The Rose Parade’s New Year Celebration presented by Honda
by KTLA Digital Staff / Jan 1, 2021
Happy New Year! Like everything else in the past year, the Rose Parade was a little different this New Year’s Day — but we’re glad you could still enjoy the Southern California tradition and watch the show on KTLA Channel 5 and ktla.com.
The Tournament of Roses created a pre-produced special, "The Rose Parade’s New Year Celebration presented by Honda." The two-hour show aired on KTLA and ktla.com at 8 a.m.
How to watch ‘The Rose Parade’s New Year Celebration presented by Honda’
by KTLA Digital Staff, Gayle Anderson / Dec 30, 2020
Like everything else in the past year, the Rose Parade will be a little different this New Year's Day — but you can still enjoy a Southern California tradition and watch the show on KTLA Channel 5 and ktla.com.
To ring in 2021, the Tournament of Roses has created a pre-produced special, "The Rose Parade’s New Year Celebration presented by Honda." The two-hour show will air on KTLA and ktla.com at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1.
Rose Parade Two Hour Special Preview: Part 1
by Gayle Anderson, Reporter & Producer, Photographer, Editor, & Co-Producer Bob Keet, Pablo Chacon Jr. / Dec 25, 2020
Gayle Anderson previews the event that replaces the Covid-19 canceled Tournament of Roses Parade. January 1st, 2021, there will be THE ROSE PARADE’S NEW YEAR CELEBRATION PRESENTED BY HONDA.
The reimagined New Year’s Day celebration will feature musical entertainment, celebrity guest appearances, marching band performances, special Rose Bowl Game football highlights, equestrians, and spectacular floats from past years as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a float.
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‘I Can’t Go Everywhere that I Thought I Could Go’: When Black and Brown Cyclists Need Safety from More than Traffic
Sahra Sulaiman
All photos by Sahra Sulaiman/Streetsblog L.A. Above: Slimm, 25, Los Ryderz member, at Ted Watkins Park in Watts.
“I knew where I was,” muses Slimm, the 25-year-old road captain from the Los Ryderz Bike Club regarding his fateful decision to roll past 65th on Broadway – the heart of East Coast Crips territory, “but I was just riding by…”
Keeping track of whose territory you are in is key to survival for many young men growing up in South Central.
The area’s oldest gangs are rooted in a self-help spirit – pushing back against violent white incursions into their neighborhoods while instilling pride and a sense of ownership in young black men during a period in which they were aggressively denied so much. But the cumulative legacies of segregation, disinvestment, denial of opportunity, mass incarceration, and repressive policing since pushed them down a more destructive path.
While gangs still offer young men (and sometimes women) validation, a surrogate family, respect, a sense of belonging, a support system, a sense of security, and even a source of income for some, they also exact a high toll on communities.
The contested nature of public space limits everyone’s mobility.
Fear of getting caught in the crossfire or being mistaken for someone else can keep many from lingering outside in the open, even at playgrounds, or walking or biking around the neighborhood, to work, or to school.
Several people have been shot while biking over the last year, including a man in Lincoln Heights, a man near 41st and Main, two men riding near the Indiana Metro stop in Boyle Heights, a man and two women on 77th St. in Florence-Firestone, 39-year-old Jamel Lewis in Pico-Union just two weeks ago, and 17-year-old Jonathan Salas.
Salas, a beloved young man who was part of the police cadet program, was riding home from the dentist at 11:30 in the morning near Hooper and 92nd Street when he got caught in between two people who were involved in an altercation and a third party that had pulled up to fire at them.
The memorial set up at 92nd and Hooper, where Jonathan Salas was killed last June, reads, “Salas! We will always keep you in our thoughts and in our hearts.” Sahra Sulaiman/Streetsblog L.A.
More recently, youth just chilling in their neighborhoods have also been felled by bullets, including a girl sitting with her mother in a car just a block from where Salas was killed and 15-year-old Hannah Bell, cut down the other night while standing with her mother outside a popular burger stand at 78th and Western. Bell was killed just a block from where 21-year-old Justin Holmes had been executed while walking with friends last October – a story that only seemed to catch the city’s attention because the driver of the getaway car was a wealthy white teen from Palos Verdes.
The trauma of lost schoolmates, friends, and family members weighs heavily on entire neighborhoods. Not just because of the oppressiveness of the losses or the fear they instill, but also because of the way that their sheer numbers confirm what the community already knew all too well: that society does not value the lives of black and brown youth.
Young men feel this most acutely.
They often can’t move through their own streets without being checked, intimidated, or harassed by gang members and police alike, regardless of their affiliation. They may have to take circuitous routes to avoid particular corners. Local markets may be rendered off limits. Those who are trying to stay straight may have to change up their routes daily – including things like never waiting at the same bus stop twice in a row or getting a car – so they aren’t caught slipping.
Patrick Wooten lost his brothers, Branden and Kejuan Bullard, within 6 weeks of each other while he was still in his late teens. Youth often transform themselves into walking memorials by inking the names of lost friends and family and the dates they were killed on their bodies. Sahra Sulaiman/Streetsblog L.A.
Joining up is one way youth deal with the challenge of navigating contested public spaces – it’s easier to move through the streets knowing that homies will have your back. But most soon find that the more “work” they put in and the more they become known, the more likely it is that they will be targeted, meaning there are even fewer places they can go.
This was an ever-present concern for Slimm.
He had decided to stop banging after his last stint in jail. He’d been in and out of jail since he was 15, and just before he turned 18, he found himself looking down the barrel of an eight year sentence – juvenile life. An appeal got him out after three, and he was determined to turn things around.
But the streets never forget.
Slimm. Sahra Sulaiman/Streetsblog L.A.
As he rolled past 65th Street, a guy from East Coast that he had done time with looked up from his phone and did a double-take, calling out, “Hey, hey, I know you, huh?”
“I knew who the dude was,” he says, “so I was like, ‘Nah, bro…I don’t know you.’”
Two of the guy’s homies tumbled out of the house. All three piled into a car, and the chase was on.
Slimm says he rode to the burger stand at Gage and Broadway, leaned his bike up against the wall, and awaited his fate.
He wanted it to happen the right way, though. “I know y’all not about to jump me,” he said, offering to fight them one-on-one.
They weren’t about fairness. One took his bike. Another had a gun tucked into his sweater. “So, we got into it,” he says.
Next thing he knew, he was running up the middle of a busy Broadway at rush hour in the rain. They chased him all the way to Slauson – six long blocks north – before a girl he managed to call picked him up.
“After that day I put it in my head like, OK, I can’t go everywhere that I thought I could go,” he said. “And from that day forward, I limited myself. If I don’t feel comfortable or I know I can’t go in that area, I have no problem telling whoever I’m with, ‘Hey I can’t go in that area.’”
It comes up more often than you might expect.
[The map above represents the piecing together of territories held by black gangs by gang researcher Alex Alonso. A partial map of Latino gangs is found here. Click on a territory to learn more about the sets within each of the territories. Please note: a) living within a territory does not equal affiliation and b) affiliation runs on a spectrum.]
Slimm loves to ride, though.
And his enthusiasm, quick smile, and commitment to community have made him well-loved in the cycling community in South Central. He’s also in high demand from other area clubs because of his skills as a road captain who takes the safety of group rides seriously. Which means he’s often rolling through former rivals’ territory. Being part of an organized ride on bikes insulates him somewhat – it’s part of the appeal of the Los Ryderz club for many of the Watts youth who would not otherwise be able to move through certain areas – but he says he still feels uneasy.
When he had to stop and block the intersection of Broadway and Gage while road captaining for a Lady Riders’ ride, he watched his back the whole time.
“I felt a little safer because I was with the bikes,” he says.
And because he had his club vest on – something he hadn’t been wearing the day he was assaulted.
He wears it almost everywhere.
“I still gotta worry about the streets,” he says of wearing the vest. But because it signals to gang bangers that he’s not about that life, it acts as a kind of hall pass. It also lessens the likelihood that he’ll be mistaken for someone else.
“When I have my vest on, I feel safe.”
The Los Ryderz logo was designed by club founder and president Javier “JP” Partida. Sahra Sulaiman/Streetsblog L.A.
It also provides a buffer against police harassment.
Normally when he walks, he says, cops look hard at him.
“They try to intimidate you. They look at you and they expect you to turn your head and look down or something.”
It is something that he feels is profoundly unfair – these are his streets, too.
An aunt that helped him learn about his rights gave him the confidence to not accept that state of affairs.
“Because I know I’m not on probation, I’m not on parole – I’m on gang file but I’m not on gang injunction – I look at them back. You mad-dog me, I’m gonna mad-dog you right back,” he says of exchanging looks with the police. “I’m not scared of you. You can’t just pull me over and mess with me because I’m not doing anything wrong.”
When he got stopped while walking down the street one day and they asked to search his backpack, he says he calmly told them, “No.”
“Am I being [put] under arrest? Do you have probable cause to stop me?” he asked. When they replied in the negative, he said, “Have a nice day officer” and went on his way.
“They was mad because it’s rare that a young black person knows the law,” he says with a smile.
“They get mad,” he says again, this time with resolve, “but they can’t just do that.”
When he’s got the vest on, they might not even bother to stop him in the first place.
There’s “a different atmosphere from me having my vest on and riding my bike to me walking down the street without my vest or my bike. It’s a big difference,” he says. “Big difference.”
“Police look at me and keep going.”
He doesn’t mind wearing it – he’s proud of his club and proud to represent it.
But the fact that he has to wear it at all in order to be seen as anything other than a “threat” or a “criminal” speaks to how deeply these barriers to mobility are embedded in the segregationist foundations of this city.
The “Skrapfather” and bike builder extraordinaire Art Ramírez speaks during a Los Ryderz meeting last year, where Slimm (standing behind Art) was promoted to Sergeant at Arms. Sahra Sulaiman/Streetsblog L.A.
Despite the fact that so many in L.A.’s disenfranchised cores must navigate similar contexts on the daily, it’s still rare to hear the full scope of these issues raised in discussions around mobility. Instead, planners and advocates tend to assume that access to the streets is a given, freeing them to focus on decontextualized barriers to safety like infrastructure and traffic.
Even recent efforts to get Angelenos to care about street safety and Vision Zero(the effort to lower traffic deaths to zero) by city officials and advocates alike have reified that hierarchy by repeatedly pointing out that there are more traffic deaths than gun deaths.
Technically, it’s a true statement. There were 244 traffic deaths in 2017 and 239 gun homicides.
But it’s a troubling juxtaposition.
For one, it’s counterproductive. To put that argument in a Vision Zero framework (as I did in a twitter conversation with Vision Zero L.A. found here), if fear of gun violence means folks can’t be out in their yards, visit their local parks, walk to nearby amenities, jog around their neighborhoods, wait at bus stops, be out after certain hours, or go down certain streets, they’re going to drive more and walk and bike less, compounding the very traffic problems that planners and advocates are trying to curtail.
More importantly, such a comparison obscures and minimizes the extent to which gun deaths and the conditions that facilitate gun violence are both concentrated in particular communities and can paralyze and traumatize them across generations, limiting far more than an individual’s physical mobility. This is especially true for black youth.
The grey “H”s mark homicides between the end of October, 2017, and the end of April, 2018, according to the LAPD compstat database. The teal gun symbols represent incidents where the charge involves possession of some sort of weapon. The majority of these homicides were gun-related and, as can be seen, are largely confined to lower-income black and brown communities (or pockets of lower-income black and brown communities within gentrifying areas), including South Central (the large swath of Hs south of the 10 freeway). Also see the L.A. Times for a mapping out of the 448 gun deaths across L.A. County over the past 12 months; the overwhelming majority of victims are non-white.
For Slimm, what this translates into is a fear of fully evolving into the human being he knows he could be.
“What I’m mainly scared to do is change 100 percent,” he says of trying to walk away from being hyper-aware of ways he is seen or being talked about, defensive, or even aggressive when the situation calls for it. As someone who continues to stay in his ‘hood, he knows that, at present, he doesn’t have the luxury of ever letting his guard completely down. “I changed. I’m changing still. But what I’m mainly scared to do is change 100 percent.”
“I say that because there’s been a lot of people – ex gang-bangers – that did whatever they did. Soon as they have a kid and really start changing their life,” he muses, “they get killed.”
A new father himself, he says, “That’s been my fear…that if I [change] 100 percent, I’ll get killed.”
“Everybody that have a messed up life. Everybody that change they life, that have kids – they get killed. Every single person. This killing around here is getting close to home. It’s starting to be in areas where I ride. The shit’s crazy. They’re not asking no questions no more. They just shoot.”
One only need follow him on social media to get a sense of how pressing an issue this is for him. Every time he hears of an incident in the area, he posts it on facebook – a kid that got shot when the car he was in got caught in the crossfire, a shooting at a nearby fast food joint he’s visited, a homie that got dropped, even his own recent brush with flying bullets while waiting at a bus stop.
Like many at-risk youth from the area, he hadn’t necessarily thought ahead because he didn’t know that he’d make it to his mid-twenties. Now that he has and has a baby boy, a new job, a bike family that makes him feel good about himself, and a chance at a real future to boot, mortality weighs heavily on him.
“You can’t even ride down the street no more. It’s not even [about] being a target. You gotta worry about innocent bullets, ‘Man, was this meant for me?’”
“There’s a whole lot you got to look at,” he says of what goes through his head every time he heads out the door. “A whole lot.”
Slimm in Ted Watkins Park. His bike has since been stolen. Sahra Sulaiman/Streetsblog L.A.
Many, many thanks to Slimm for sharing his story. A follow-up piece looking at Slimm’s club, Los Ryderz, will offer a window into what it takes to truly “reclaim” streets for youth in communities like South Central. That will drop in a few weeks. In the meanwhile, see some of our past coverage of Los Ryderz here, here, here, here, here, and here. A partial list of other stories on the intersection of disenfranchisement, repressive policing, gang violence, and mobility can be found below:
The impact of trauma:
Death and All His Friends Cast Long Shadows when they Make Regular Appearances in the Public Space
To Be or Not to Be a Gang-Banger: Is that Really the Question?
What Does the “Failure” of the Ban on Fast-Food Restaurants in South L.A. to Curb Obesity Really Tell Us?
How violence in a community shapes youth behavior
“Invest in Us!” say South L.A. Youth in Response to Questions about How to Curb Violence at Town Hall with Garcetti
It’s a Small World: How Gang Activity Impacts the Livability of Streets (part 1); Are You Ready to Rumble?: Street Fights Take More Violent Turns (part 2); Listening to the Streets in Order to Make Them More Livable: Part III in a Series (part 3)
South Central Youth Assess Stasis and Change 25 years after the 1992 Unrest
A Tale of Two Communities: New Security Measures at USC Intensify Profiling of Lower-Income Youth of Color (part 1); A Tale of Two Communities, Part II: LAPD Finds it Stirred Up Hornets’ Nest by Profiling USC Students of Color (part 2)
Gardena PD Ticket, Harass United Riders of South Los Angeles for Taking Lane while the Case of the Hit-and-Run Victim They Were Honoring Remains Unsolved
“You Don’t Belong Here:” Sheriffs Profile Reporter
Are You Supposed to be Here?: Officer Harasses Black Cyclists during MLK Day Parade
Filed Under: Ugly Things You Find on the Interwebs (an FB page claiming black people steal bikes)
Days of Dialogue Opens Conversation on Police-Community Relations in South L.A., Gets an Earful
Family of Man Crushed by Train During Altercation with Police over Fare Seeks Answers, Justice
Incorporating these issues into planning processes
Webinar on Policing and Mobility Underscores Struggle of Urban Planning to Center Justice (2018)
Equity 101: Bikes v. Bodies on Bikes (2016)
Man is Shot and Killed by the Officers He Called to Help Search for Stolen Bike. Is it a Livable Streets Issue? (2015)
Election Reflections: “Law-and-Order,” the Resilience of White Supremacy, and You (2016)
A Case for the Incorporation of Questions of Access Into Planning for Complete Streets (2013)
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The Queen Mary. Photo by Thomas Cordova.
Engineer tasked with Queen Mary inspections says ship could soon be ‘unsalvageable’; city disagrees
Kelly Puente
For more than 25 years, Edward Pribonic has been the king of Queen Mary inspections.
Each month, the city-hired engineer scours the ship, snapping photos of its paint failures, busted pipes, standing water and other issues. He’s filed close to 400 inspection reports with the city of Long Beach since 1992, chronicling the iconic ship’s slow deterioration under a string of operators.
As a mechanical engineering consultant, Pribonic has long raised concerns with the city over what he says are safety issues, deferred maintenance and long-term neglect of the Queen Mary. But Pribonic offered his grimmest assessment yet in a draft report of his August inspection.
“Last month I stated that the ship has never been in a worse condition,” he wrote. “That statement is surpassed by the condition found this month which is even worse, as new failures and additional neglected areas are added to the list. Without an immediate and very significant infusion of manpower and money, the condition of the ship will likely soon be unsalvageable.”
Although Pribonic’s monthly inspection reports are publicly available, his highly critical drafts from July and August have not yet been finalized and released by the city. The Post, however, obtained copies.
City officials have acknowledged that the Queen Mary needs significant work, but they don’t always agree with Pribonic’s stronger language.
In a statement released Wednesday, the city said it is in the process of analyzing the August draft report, which “ultimately may be updated with clarifying statements received by the consultant.”
“The city is engaging with outside third-party engineers to peer review the report and others and provide additional information on the status of the ship,” the statement said.
In a recent interview, Johnny Vallejo, the city’s property services officer who oversees the Queen Mary, said he believes that Pribonic, in his passion for the ship, sometimes uses more emotionally-driven statements instead of “professional engineering language.”
“Oftentimes,” Vallejo said of Pribonic, “the engineer will admit that his language was a little hyperbole and he’ll say, ‘Well, I was trying to get your attention.'”
Vallejo said the city meets with Pribonic monthly to discuss his inspections and then uses them to guide maintenance plans. City officials have said the ship is far from unsalvageable and that significant work has been done to make it safer.
“Obviously we take his concerns very seriously,” Vallejo said. “Ed works for us, and we use his expertise to inspect the work and raise concerns. His writing style is something we’re working on.”
Pribonic, a 72-year-old former safety engineer for Disneyland who specializes in amusement park rides, has said he’s simply factually describing the conditions as they are. He said that if his language has grown stronger, it’s because the issues have grown worse.
That’s especially true under the ship’s new operator, Urban Commons, Pribonic said, declining to discuss details.
“I’ve put in over 25 years of service to ensure the proper care of the Queen Mary and I’m more concerned than ever that I’ll never see that mission accomplished,” he said.
Repairing the Queen
Urban Commons, a Los Angeles-based real estate investment and development firm, signed a 66-year lease to operate the city-owned ship in 2016. As part of the agreement, the city issued $23 million in bonds to fix some of the most critical repairs listed in a 2015 marine survey. Urban Commons is on the hook to fund the remaining repairs. The marine survey projected costs of up to $289 million for urgent repairs over the next several years, a figure Urban Commons disputes.
Many of the initial repairs went significantly over budget and the $23 million was spent before other critical projects could be addressed. Fire safety repairs, for example, were initially projected to cost $200,000, but the cost ballooned to $5.29 million to fix an outdated sprinkler system that apparently hadn’t been touched in decades.
This month, the city sent Urban Commons a letter stating that it has not met its obligations to maintain and repair the historic ship. The company, according to the letter, could be in danger of defaulting on its lease agreement to run the ship if critical repairs are not done.
In his August draft report, Pribonic detailed unfinished work and poorly completed projects. For example, the Queen’s three smokestacks, arguably the most iconic symbols of Long Beach, received fresh coats of red paint last year. But the paint on one smokestack is already peeling because it wasn’t properly applied.
Near the Queen’s bow, the decks have been restored with historically-accurate teak wood. But wood in other areas is decayed and splintered, with no identified funding to finish the project. The reports raise particular concern over standing water in the bilges. Over the summer, the Grand Ballroom—where community groups such as the Rotary Club of Long Beach hold regular meetings—flooded with sewage after a corroded pipe wrapped with duct tape busted open.
Photo from the August Queen Mary inspection report.
Urban Commons Principal Taylor Woods, in a statement released to the Post earlier this month, said the company has prioritized critical projects and that repairs are ongoing.
“To date, we have completed the repair/installation of air conditioning to a number of guest rooms, addressed time-sensitive plumbing repairs, updated guest services equipment that are essential for operating and accommodating guests, and finalized several exterior paint projects,” he said. “Additional paint projects are currently underway and will be ongoing, as well as new carpet installations, teak restoration and several ADA Corrections that will be completed before the end of this year.”
“Urban Commons remains fully committed to our partnership with the City of Long Beach and our shared vision of restoring, preserving and enhancing the Queen Mary,” he added.
Pribonic said one of his biggest concerns is replacement of the ship’s 22 corroded lifeboats, a project he said he’s been pushing the city to consider for years.
A recent city memo noted that the lifeboats are at risk of falling from the ship or breaking apart. The city is working with Urban Commons to find funding for the project, which has an estimated cost of $2.3 million.
The city in its Wednesday statement said staff “continues to work collaboratively with Urban Commons to identify capital needs on the ship. In November of this year, Urban Commons is expected to present the city with a plan to address some of the ship’s more urgent repairs.”
A unique level of scrutiny
Long Beach Economic Development Director John Keisler said the ship’s conditions may seem alarming to someone scrutinizing the monthly inspection reports, but in the bigger picture, he said the city and Urban Commons had made significant headway on repairs for the Queen.
“We believe the ship is safe today and much safer now than it was three years ago when all the work was started,” he said.
Keisler said no other publicly-owned entity in the city sees this level of scrutiny with publicly-available monthly inspection reports.
“Imagine if someone was walking through your apartment and detailing everything that they see every week or month,” he said. “Yes there are significant amounts of findings, but that is what we pay for.”
He said Urban Commons has been open and transparent in its work with the city, performing beyond the requirements for a private company. He said the city is working with the company on a maintenance plan to address the most critical issues.
“It’s a very unique situation, and they have been very open to the extent that they have exceeded the requirements of the contract,” he said.
As for Pribonic’s reports, Vallejo said the city is paying attention.
“For a long time, his reports did not get the type of consideration on the ship side and city side that they are getting now,” Vallejo said.
Kelly Puente is a general assignment and special projects reporter at the Long Beach Post. Her prolific reporting has taken her all over Southern California—even to the small Catalina Island town of Two Harbors. She is a Tiki mug collector and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in public policy and administration at Cal State Long Beach. Reach her at [email protected].
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Hotels and Resorts September 22, 2015 September 22, 2015
The Peninsula Hong Kong pays tribute to James Bond with a series of themed events and a Bond-worth stay package
by Shalu Pillai
As Daniel Craig as James Bond and ‘Spectre’ readies for yet another big opening, The Peninsula Hong Kong will take a walk down memory lane with the world’s most famous secret agent. The luxury hotel has planned a series of special themed events that kicks off with a photographic exhibition by iconic British photographer Terry O’Neill, entitled “All About Bond at The Peninsula” ahead of the Hong Kong premiere of Spectre in November. James Bond’s connection to The Peninsula Hong Kong dates back to 1974, when the hotel hosted the cast and crew of The Man with the Golden Gun.
Spectre will see Daniel Craig return to play 007 for the fourth time. The Peninsula Hong Kong will host a spectacular VIP dinner at Gaddi’s in partnership with Bond’s favorite bubbly, Bollinger Champagne, on November 4, 2015. The photographic exhibition will feature some rare moments caught on camera by Terry O’Neill – who has the distinction of having shot five Bonds, from Sean Connery to Daniel Craig, more than 20 iconic “Bond Girls”, as well as Frank Sinatra, Elton John, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Audrey Hepburn and Faye Dunaway, to name a few of Hollywood’s elite. O’Neill will be the guest of honor at the VIP dinner, and will host a VIP “In Conversation with the Artist” that day talking about his career and experience as a leading celebrity photographers of the 20th century.
The exhibition will be on display at Gaddi’s and the hotel’s first-floor corridor exhibition space from November 4 to December 10, 2015, in tandem with a pop-up exhibition from November 2 to 8,2015 at leading Hong Kong contemporary art gallery, The Cat Street Gallery, where signed editions of O’Neill’s iconic photographs will also be featured.
Gaddi’s will also be the venue for the “Licence to Thrill” exclusive VIP dinner. The six-course dinner will showcase dishes inspired by past Bond movies, paired with five types of Champagne from Bollinger and Jebsen Fine Wines, including the Bollinger Spectre limited edition, which has been created to celebrate the release of Spectre. The dinner is priced at HK$ 3,288 ($424) + 10% per person.
For fans, The Peninsula Hong Kong is also offering the opportunity to live large like Bond with their “A Bond-worthy Stay” package. The package offers a stay in a suite, access to the “License to Thrill” dinner at Gaddi’s for two, a pair of James Bond-themed “Shaken Not Stirred” cocktails, round-trip luxurious Rolls-Royce transfers, as well as the Bollinger Spectre limited edition. Those who avail the package on the night of November 4 will also get access to the VIP artist talk with O’Neill.
Prices for the package start at HK$ 8,740 ($1,127) + 10% per room per night and is available from November 1 to 30, 2015. Guests can also make their stay even more memorable with a 15-minute helicopter tour (minimum stay of two consecutive nights required) of Hong Kong at an additional cost of HK$ 9,995 ($1,289).
The Peninsula Hong Kong’s association with James Bond is one that is highly treasured. Guy Hamilton who directed The Man with the Golden Gun had said, “The Peninsula hotel is the hotel in Hong Kong.” Two-time Bond Girl Maud Adams, who called The Peninsula “The best hotel in Hong Kong” and later recalled that: “Hong Kong was a great place. I’d always wanted to go there and it was a fantastic place to be. We stayed at The Peninsula hotel, which is of course world-famous. We were met by Rolls-Royces, which they’re famous for. Each of our suites had its own private valet. We were really treated royally.”
The Peninsula’s world-famous fleet of signature green Rolls-Royces, also features in a scene from the film in which Bond (Roger Moore) and Mary Goodnight (Britt Ekland) tail Adams’ character, Andrea Anders, to the hotel.
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Echoes of Fascism
By Stephen Rohde
“IT IS NOT the light that is needed, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but thunder.” Nine years before the Civil War, the former enslaved person and ardent abolitionist Frederick Douglass condemned a nation for stubbornly clinging to the abomination of slavery in his blistering speech “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July.” He pressed on:
We need the storm, the whirlwind, and the earthquake. The feeling of the nation must be quickened; the conscience of the nation must be roused; the propriety of the nation must be startled; the hypocrisy of the nation must be exposed; and its crimes against God and man must be proclaimed and denounced.
In The Terror of the Unforeseen, a timely and audacious new book brimming with Douglass’s seething anger and barely controlled rage, Henry A. Giroux wants to again rouse and startle the conscience of the nation and denounce the crimes it is committing. “Echoes of the formative stages of fascism are with us once again,” Giroux writes, “and provide just one of the historical signposts of an American-style neo-fascism that appears to be engulfing the United States after simmering in the dark for years.” He is calling down fire, thunder, storms, and whirlwinds.
Giroux, a prolific scholar and cultural critic, author of more than 68 books, most recently American Nightmare: Facing the Challenge of Fascism (2018), and over 400 articles, papers, and chapters, teaches at McMaster University, where he is the McMaster University Chair for Scholarship in the Public Interest. He begins his new book by documenting Donald Trump’s deplorable and dangerous language and actions during the first years of his presidency, emphasizing that Trump’s rhetoric is hardly new; it matches what many historians report in the rise of Nazism and fascism. Giroux then traces the domestic origins of Trump’s policies to the neoliberalism of the 1970s. Next he focuses on the steadfast dismantling of public education and more broadly on the rise of anti-intellectualism and the muzzling of open debate. In the face of such a dire portrait of the United States, Giroux concludes by calling for a deeper, more galvanized and interrelated resistance, and a radical transformation of capitalism, in order to restore our democracy.
In the age of Trump, Giroux sees the reemergence of fascism in “an unceasing stream of racism, demonizing insults, lies, and militarized rhetoric, serving as emotional appeals that are endlessly circulated and reproduced at the highest levels of government and the media.” He is precise that what Trump is doing is not simply “updated” Nazism. Instead, he claims that there is a “real and present danger” that many of the same seeds that grew into fascism in the 1920s and 1930s have been planted and cultivated in American soil for years. He gathers the evidence in an extended and alarming compendium:
People in power have turned their backs on the cautionary histories of the fascist and Nazi regimes and, in doing so, willingly embrace a number of authoritarian messages and tropes: the cult of the leader, the discourse of the savior, white nationalism, a narrative of decline, unchecked casino capitalism, systemic racism, silence in the face of a growing police state, the encouragement of state endorsed violence, the hallowing out of democracy by corporate power, a grotesque celebration of greed, a massive growth in the inequality of wealth, power and resources, a brutal politics of disposability, an expanding culture of cruelty, and a disdain for public virtues, all wrapped up in an authoritarian populism.
Here, Giroux names most of the essential targets that he unpacks. This is his bill of particulars, his indictment of both the Trump administration and the conditions that the far-right has been engineering for decades. These conditions are based on principles of white supremacy baked into the founding of our country that even a civil war, several constitutional amendments, a mixed record of court decisions, and the fits and starts of various administrations have failed to eradicate.
In developing his themes, Giroux is not selfish or vain. He readily shares his space with other writers, historians, and scholars whose distinct expression of key ideas he welcomes, including Tom Engelhardt, Chris Hedges, Roger Cohen, Masha Gessen, Juan Cole, Michael Tomasky, Timothy Snyder, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Richard J. Evans, Ariel Dorfman, Hannah Arendt, Steven Levitsky, Daniel Ziblatt, Naomi Klein, Wendy Brown, Peter Dreier, J. M. Coetzee, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Susan Sontag, Theodor W. Adorno, Stanley Aronowitz, and many others. The presence of these authorities strengthens Giroux’s argument. The book and its 488 footnotes serve as a valuable resource for further reading and study, which is, after all, one of Giroux’s essential prescriptions for overcoming the “knownothingness” of our time. It is a public service to have marshaled so much evidence, statistics, and source material within 245 pages to document the treachery not only of the Trump years but of the decades that preceded them.
Giroux readily observes that there “is nothing new about the possibility of authoritarianism in a particularly distinctive guise coming to America,” citing the alarms sounded by fiction writers from George Orwell, Sinclair Lewis, and Aldous Huxley to Margaret Atwood, Philip K. Dick, and Philip Roth as well as the work of theorists such as Umberto Eco, Hannah Arendt, and Robert O. Paxton (whom in a rare error Giroux misidentifies as “Thomas”). What they all have in common “is an awareness of the changing nature of tyranny and how it could happen under a diverse set of historical, economic, and social circumstances.” Here Giroux reveals the origin of the title of his book, citing Roth’s “insistence that we all have an obligation to recognize ‘the terror of the unforseen’ that hides in the shadows of censorship, makes power invisible, and gains in strength in the absence of historical memory.”
Giroux is deeply concerned about the use of language to solidify authoritarianism and erase historical memory. “The United States has a long history of racist language leading to cruel and harmful practices and, in some cases, violence aimed at groups targeted by such language.” He sees that “the language of white nationalism and racial resentment” creates “a discourse that annihilates social codes and restrains political behavior and undermines the rule of law.”
Giroux believes “it is fair to argue that Orwell’s nightmare vision of the future is no longer fiction.” Under the Trump regime, “the Ministry of Truth has become the Ministry of Fake News, and the language of ‘Newspeak’ has multiple platforms, morphing into a giant disinformation machinery of propaganda, ignorance, hypocrisy, and fear.” Citing Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Giroux reminds us that “fascism starts with words and Trump’s use of language and his manipulative use of the media as political theater echo earlier periods of propaganda, censorship, and repression.” Under fascist regimes, “the language of brutality and culture of cruelty were normalized through the proliferation of the strident metaphors of war, battle, expulsion, racial purity, and demonization.”
In July, we witnessed Trump’s latest appeal to “expulsion, racial purity, and demonization” when he told four congresswomen, all American citizens and persons of color — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York), Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota), Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan), and Ayanna Pressley (D-Massachusetts) — to “go back to” where they came from, immediately prompting his rabid fans at a rally in North Carolina to chant, “Send her back! Send her back!” Trump’s deplorable taunts were repeated days later when Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky), speaking about Omar, told Breitbart News that he was “willing to contribute to buy her a ticket to go visit Somalia.” Undeterred by a congressional resolution condemning his racist tweets, Trump stepped up his racist attacks by singling out Representative Elijah E. Cummings (D-Maryland) and Reverend Al Sharpton, both persons of color, with demeaning tweets. The spread and normalization of Trump’s persistent neo-fascist language is exactly what Giroux is talking about.
Giroux traces the Trump presidency directly to “the curse of neoliberalism.” Emerging in the 1970s, neoliberalism was based on the work of Friedrich August von Hayek and the Mont Pelerin Society, as well as Milton Friedman and the Chicago School of Economics, and was associated with the politics of Augusto Pinochet in Chile, Ronald Reagan in the United States, and Margaret Thatcher in the United Kingdom. Notably, it was supported by various right-wing think tanks such as the Heritage Foundation and by billionaires such as the Koch Brothers.
As an economic policy, neoliberalism creates an all-encompassing market guided by the principles of privatization, deregulation, commodification, and the free flow of capital. Advancing these agendas, it weakens unions, radically downsizes the welfare state, and wages an assault on public services such as education, libraries, parks, energy, water, prisons, and public transportation. As the state is hollowed out, big corporations take on the functions of government, imposing severe austerity measures, redistributing wealth upward to the rich and powerful, and reinforcing a notion of society as one of winners and losers.
Fifty years in the making, under “a savage neoliberalism,” Giroux writes, “fascistic notions of racial superiority, social cleansing, apocalyptic populism, hyper-militarism, and ultra-nationalism have gained in intensity, moving from the repressed recesses of US history to the centers of state and corporate power.” Consequently,
[decades] of mass inequality, wage slavery, the collapse of the manufacturing sector, tax giveaways to the financial elite, and savage austerity policies that drove a frontal attack on the welfare state have further strengthened fascistic discourses and redirected populist anger against vulnerable populations and undocumented immigrants, Muslims, the racially oppressed, women, LGBTQ+ people, public servants, critical intellectuals, and workers.
To illustrate the human consequences of these policies, Giroux cites a 2017 analysis by Marian Wright Edelman that “millions of America’s children today are suffering from hunger, homelessness, and hopelessness.” The statistics are staggering: “Nearly 13.2 million children are poor — or almost one in five. About 70 percent of them are children of color, who will be a majority of our children by 2020. More than 1.2 million are homeless. About 14.8 million children struggle against hunger in food insecure households.” According to the June 2018 report of UN Special Rapporteur Philip Alston, amid a massive concentration of wealth among the upper one percent in the United States, 40 million people live in poverty and 18.5 Americans live in extreme poverty.
As Giroux sees it, “Trump has elevated himself as patron saint of ruthless neoliberalism” as is evident “in the various miracles he has performed for the rich and powerful,” from environmental and worker safety deregulation to a $1.5 trillion tax gift to the financial elite, from the appointment of neoliberal fundamentalists like Betsy DeVos and Scott Pruitt to his cabinet to a vast $717 billion increase in the Pentagon budget.
Giroux sees education and civic literacy as prime targets of neoliberalism’s assault on democracy.
One precondition for bringing Trump’s neoliberal fascism to a halt is the recognition that democracy cannot exist without knowledgeable citizens who have a passion for public affairs, and who believe that critical consciousness is one precondition through which politics must pass in order to render individuals fit for the kind of collective struggles that offer the possibility for change.
Education creates not only individuals who can think; “it is also a condition for any viable notion of autonomy, self-governing, and agency.”
This is precisely why, in Giroux’s analysis, the “Trump administration, along with other conservative institutions, needs education to fail in a very particular way because it needs democracy to fail.” Higher education poses a threat because of its “potential role as a public sphere capable of educating informed citizens who can resist diverse forms of oppression, interrogate power relations, and exercise civic courage.” Consequently, the Trump regime “is attempting through the logic of a weaponized neoliberalism to reshape education with an intense emphasis on privatization, commodification, deregulation, training, and managerialism.”
For Giroux, the undermining of higher education is part of a much larger and ominously long-term strategy. “Donald Trump’s ascendancy in American politics has made visible a plague of deep-seated civic illiteracy, a corrupt political system, and a contempt for reason that has been decades in the making.” He points to many examples including that two thirds of the American public believe that creationism should be taught in schools and that a majority of Republicans in Congress do not believe that climate change is caused by human activity, making the United States, in his words, “the laughingstock of the world.”
Instead of improving and investing in public schools, Giroux accuses Trump of following the neoliberal playbook by turning schools into commercial profit centers, including, cynically, profit centers for the institutional security industry in the wake of the epidemic of deadly school shootings. According to a February 2018 New York Times report, since a deranged gunman wielding an assault rifle killed 20 first graders and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012, there have been at least 239 school shootings in the United States, in which 438 people were shot, 138 of whom were killed. Nationwide, according to the Gun Violence Archive, 667 children and 2,841 teens were injured or killed by gun violence in 2018. Since 1968, nearly 1.4 million Americans have been killed by guns, compared to a total of almost 1.2 million Americans killed in every war this nation has fought since its founding.
Trump has adopted a “pro-gun script” and embraced the mantra of the NRA to arm teachers and militarize public schools. Giroux points out that after the outrage in reaction to the Parkland, Florida, shooting died down, instead of support programs to hire more teachers, teacher aids, support staff, and school psychologists to help prevent school shootings, the Trump Education Secretary Betsy DeVos proposed that federal funding be taken from the federal Every Student Succeeds Act to purchase firearms and provide weapons training for teachers and school staff. Giroux also notes that in 2017, the sales of security equipment and services to the education sector reached $2.7 billion — that’s billion with a “b.” He writes:
Gun violence in the U.S. is not simply about a growing culture of violence, it is about the emergence of a form of domestic terrorism in which fear, mistrust, lies, corruption, and financial gain become more important than the values, social relations, and institutions that write children into the script of democracy and give them an opportunity to imagine and struggle for a future that embraces human rights, the rule of law, and the institutional and governing structures that strengthen democracy.
In the face of all this, Giroux believes passionately that what is essential “is a renewed perception of education as the crucial site in which the intertwined dynamics of individual agency and democratic politics merge.” He is genuinely heartened by the “spectacular demonstrations of resistance and a proliferation of causes for hope as brave students from Parkland, Florida, and equally courageous teachers throughout the United States have led throughout 2018 mass movements of demonstrations, walkouts, and strikes.” Giroux reports that in the past year, 400,000 teachers in nine states have gone on strike, affecting five million students in West Virginia, Colorado, Kentucky, Chicago, Arizona, and Sacramento, protesting not only law wages, but also school defunding, overcrowded classrooms, and rising health insurance premiums. Teacher pay in the public sector (accounting for inflation) actually fell by $30 per week from 1996 to 2015, while pay for other college graduates increased by $124. On top of that, the National Center of Educational Statistics found that 94 percent of teachers pay out of their own pockets an average of $480 annually for essential school supplies.
Teacher strikes and walkouts dovetail with protests led by students. Parkland students Emma González, Cameron Kasky, David Hogg, Alex Wind, Jaclyn Corin, and many others organized massive protests, including the nationwide March for Our Lives rally held in March 2018 in Washington, DC, and in 880 other locations throughout the United States and around the world. Giroux sees these demonstration and their young leaders as the outgrowth of a new political formation and new movements that have been building for two decades, including the Moral Monday Movement, the New Poor People’s Campaign, and the all-inclusive Movement for Black Lives, which “share a criticism of the interconnecting forces of poverty, racism, sexism, the culture of policing, and call for dismantling the institutions, ideologies, policies, and structures that support a punitive and cruel capitalist system.”
Giroux argues that at the “center of all these movements are efforts to raise consciousness, make education a vital part of their politics, and an attempt to reclaim historical memory, fit events together in a larger narrative, resist moralizing classifications, recognize shared values, and develop unwavering coalitions.” He sees the possibility of “fashioning a new public imagination,” which moves beyond the narrow realm of specific interest “to a more comprehensive grasp of politics that is rooted in a practice of open defiance willing to disrupt corporate tyranny and state violence.” He describes it as “a politics that refuses liberal centrism, the extremism of the right, and a deeply unequal society modeled on the iniquitous precarity and toxic structures of savage capitalism.” This “new political horizon” foreshadows “the need to organize new political formations, massive social movements, and a third party that can make itself present in a variety of institutional, educational, social, and cultural spheres.”
Having issued a provocative call for a third party, Giroux does not explore the idea further. He has offered an elaborate political platform, but he does not develop a pragmatic plan for how such a third party would be created, organized, funded, and populated. Perhaps that will be the subject of his 70th book.
Giroux begins his final chapter by summarizing his entire project with an epigram from Frederick Douglass: “If there is no struggle, there is no progress, […] Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.”
The threads of a general political and ideological crisis run deep in American history, and with each tweet and policy decision Donald Trump pushes the United States closer to a full-fledged fascist state. His words sting, but his policies can kill people. Trump’s endless racist taunts, dehumanizing expressions of misogyny, relentless attacks on all provisions of the social state and ongoing contempt for the rule of law serve to normalize a creeping fascist politics.
Giroux considers it indispensable “for individuals, institutions, labor unions, educators, young people, and others not to be silent in the face of the current fascist turn in the United States and elsewhere.” He insists that “no one can afford to look away, fail to speak out, and risk silence” in the face of “hatred, racism, misogyny, and deceit.” It is time “to build community led broad based social movements from the bottom up” starting in local communities and expanding to the state and national levels. According to Reverend William J. Barber II, founder of the New Poor People’s Campaign, such movements must be “deeply moral, deeply constitutional, anti-racist, anti-poverty, pro-justice, [and] pro-labor.”
Giroux has no time for “banal resistance.” He takes the Democratic Party to task for the role the presidencies of Bill Clinton and Barack Obama played “in creating the economic, political, and social conditions for Trump’s election in 2016,” although he does not identify those conditions or elaborate on how they are to blame for Trump’s election. While he does not disavow resistance, he demands that it be redefined “as inseparable from fundamental change that calls for the overthrow of capitalism itself.” Here, as with his glancing call for a third party, Giroux moves on without explaining what he means by “the overthrow of capitalism itself,” except to reiterate that “what is needed is not only a resistance to the established order of neoliberal capitalism but a radical restructuring of society itself,” adding that this “is not about resisting oppression in its diverse forms but overcoming it — in short, changing it.”
Having so effectively diagnosed the disease, if Giroux is seriously prescribing such life-saving surgery as the cure, readers would no doubt be eager to know how he would radically restructure society and overthrow capitalism itself. For now, in this book, they must content themselves with Giroux’s call for “a new kind of democratic socialist politics,” which would include issues such as
instituting free higher education, eliminating runaway inequality, creating universal health care, reforming the criminal justice system, ending the off-shoring of jobs, eliminating global warming, taking money out of politics, taxing Wall Street trading, cutting military spending, and developing extensive safety nets for the most vulnerable.
As revealed by the handful of excerpts from The Terror of the Unforeseen included in this review, almost every sentence Giroux writes crackles with a piercing clarity. He leaves no doubt where he stands. There is an urgency in his writing, and just when you need it he reinforces his arguments with factual support. One of the many satisfactions in reading Giroux’s searing prose is the pleasure in seeing a writer put into words what so many of us are thinking but are unable to articulate in reaction to Trump’s cruel insanity. Indeed, it is the very sanity of Giroux’s writing that is so encouraging, instilling a common bond that reassures us in these dark times that we are not in this struggle alone.
Giroux has a lot to say and he knows he is struggling uphill against decades of conventional wisdom — what William Whyte and Irving Janis called “groupthink.” Giroux repeats himself for emphasis throughout his book, returning more than once to each of his main themes. Such repetition may annoy some readers but others will welcome it, as one does in the presence of a commanding speaker or an experienced trial lawyer who knows that arguments and evidence are not always grasped the first time around and often need to be recast and reiterated to maximize understanding.
Inspired by the courage and vision of Frederick Douglass and so many others, Giroux’s commanding and profound book demands much from all of us in this ominous and threatening period in American history. “Now is the time to talk back,” he writes, “embrace the radical imagination in private and public, and work until radical democracy becomes a reality. There is no other choice.”
Stephen Rohde is a retired constitutional lawyer, lecturer, writer, and political activist.
The Terror of the Unforeseen
By Henry A. Giroux
Henry A. Giroux and the Culture of Neoliberal Fascism
By Christian Fuchs
Histories of Violence: Life in Zones of Abandonment: A Time to Break the Spectacle of Ignorance and Violence
By Brad Evans
Populism, Democracy, and Neofascism: Two Essays
By Jean-Luc Nancy
Histories of Violence: Nonviolence and the Ghost of Fascism
Lost in Trumpslation: An Interview with Bérengère Viennot
By Robert Zaretsky
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The business and culture of our digital lives,
from the L.A. Times
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Google grants $2.5 million to Nelson Mandela Foundation and Desmond Tutu Peace Center
March 8, 2011 | 2:54 pm
Google said Tuesday that it is giving $2.5 million in the form of two equal grants to the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Desmond Tutu Peace Center to preserve, and get online, thousands of pages of historical documents relating to South Africa's movement from apartheid to democracy.
"As one of the most influential leaders of our time, and the face of South Africa's incredible transition to democracy, Nelson Mandela's name is almost synonymous with efforts to create meaningful dialogue and promote social justice," wrote Google's Daniel Lederman and Julie Taylor in a blog post announcing the grants.
With that in mind, Google is giving a $1.25-million grant to the Nelson Mandela Foundation Centre of Memory which will use the money to safely house and digitize thousands of archival documents, photographs and audio and video recordings documenting Mandela's life as an activist against apartheid, his time in prison during apartheid and his rise to the South African presidency after the end of apartheid, Lederman and Taylor wrote.
All the digitized materials will be made available online in the future, with the archives to include Mandela's correspondence with family, friends and fellow activists, as well as his prison diaries and notes produced as he took part in negotiations to end South African apartheid.
Google also granted $1.25 million to the Desmond Tutu Peace Centre in Cape Town to preserve and digitize Archbishop Desmond Tutu's archive. Tutu also is known as a leader in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, rising to fame in the 1980s and winning the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize.
Tutu was also the first black South African Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town.
In the past, Google has also made donations and given grants to other groups looking to document and share historical materials online, such as support for Yad Vashem, an archive of Holocaust documents in Jeruselum, as well as support for art museums too.
Google also said on Tuesday that it had recently given out smaller grants to educational groups, including: $75,000 to South Africa's Tertiary Education and Research Network, known as TENET, for its work helping South African universities with Internet and information technology services; $500,000 to the Nigeria ICT Forum, which works to improve Internet access at schools in Nigeria; and $1,250,000 to the University of Oregon's Network Startup Resource Center, which is running projects to help multiple African countries get connected to the Internet.
Google CEO Eric Schmidt says company is 'very proud' of Egypt's Wael Ghonim
Google's SayNow rolls out service aimed at allowing Egyptians to tweet by voice
-- Nathan Olivarez-Giles
twitter.com/nateog
Top photo: Archbishop Desmond Tutu, right, gives President Nelson Mandela the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission report in 1998 at the State Theater Building in Pretoria, South Africa. The report, of which Tutu was the chairman of, held former President P.W. Botha, Mandela's ex-wife and the ruling African National Congress accountable for gross violations of human rights. Credit: Peter Andrews/Reuters.
Midde and bottom photos: A document with Nelson Mandela's signature on it and a notebook of text written by Desmond Tutu. Credit: Google
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Justia › US Law › Case Law › Federal Courts › District Courts › Missouri › Eastern District of Missouri › 1936 › United States v. Warner Bros. Pictures
United States v. Warner Bros. Pictures, 13 F. Supp. 614 (E.D. Mo. 1936)
US District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri - 13 F. Supp. 614 (E.D. Mo. 1936)
13 F. Supp. 614 (1936)
WARNER BROS. PICTURES, Inc., et al.
District Court, E. D. Missouri, E. D.
*615 Russell Hardy, Walter L. Rice, Harold L. Schilz, William R. Benham, and John F. Clagett, Sp. Assts. to Atty. Gen., and John Herberg, Sp. Atty., of Washington, D. C., for the United States.
James A. Reed, of Kansas City, Mo., Frederick H. Wood, of New York City, Sam B. Jeffries, Arthur E. Simpson, and Paul F. Plummer, all of St. Louis, Mo., and Robert W. Perkins and I. Levinson, both of New York City, for Warner group of defendants.
George S. Leisure, of New York City, Jacob M. Lashly and Russell H. Doerner, both of St. Louis, Mo., J. Howley, of New York City, and Ralstone R. Irvine, of Washington, D. C., for defendant RKO.
Samuel W. Fordyce and William R. Gentry, both of St. Louis, Mo., and Louis Phillips and Austin C. Keough, both of New York City, for defendant Paramount.
MOLYNEAUX, District Judge (after stating the facts as above).
It is not disputed by the government, and it cannot be disputed, that the doctrine of res judicata has application wherever: (1) The two actions or proceedings are between the same parties or their privies; (2) the same questions of fact or of law have been previously presented for the decision of a court having jurisdiction of *616 the subject-matter; (3) the issues presented have been finally determined by a court having jurisdiction of the subject-matter.
The defendants assert that all of those elements are here present, and that therefore the present proceeding is barred by the former acquittal of the defendants in the criminal case. The government urges that while the two proceedings involve the same parties, the question of fact presented in the criminal case is not that which is presented here. The government argues that the question in the criminal case was simply whether the jury could say that the defendants were guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, and that a verdict of acquittal was merely a finding that the defendants were not guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. It is asserted by the government that the verdict was not an affirmative finding that the conspiracy did not exist.
The defendants rely upon the case of Coffey v. United States, 116 U.S. 436, 6 S. Ct. 437, 29 L. Ed. 684, in which a prior acquittal on a criminal charge of failing to pay a tax levied upon distilled spirits with intent to defraud the United States was held to be a bar to a subsequent forfeiture proceeding for the seizure of the still used by the defendant. The doctrine of that case, in my opinion, is that the facts ascertained in a criminal prosecution, as between the United States and the defendant, cannot be again litigated between them as the basis of any statutory punishment denounced as a consequence of the existence of the same facts.
The cases of Stone v. United States, 167 U.S. 178, 17 S. Ct. 778, 42 L. Ed. 127; Lewis v. Frick, 233 U.S. 291, 34 S. Ct. 488, 58 L. Ed. 967; and Chantangco v. Abaroa, 218 U.S. 476, 31 S. Ct. 34, 54 L. Ed. 1116, clearly establish the doctrine that an acquittal on a criminal charge is not a bar to a civil action instituted by the government and arising out of the same facts on which the criminal action was based.
The whole doctrine is stated in Stone v. United States, 167 U.S. 178, at page 186, 17 S. Ct. 778, 781, 42 L. Ed. 127, in which the case of Coffey v. United States is distinguished in the following words: "We are of opinion that the present case is not governed by the decision in Coffey v. United States. The judgment in that case was placed distinctly upon the ground that the facts ascertained in the criminal case, as between the United States and the claimant, could not be `again litigated between them, as the basis of any statutory punishment denounced as a consequence of the existence of the facts.' In the Coffey Case there was no claim of the United States to property, except as the result of forfeiture. In support of its conclusion the court referred to United States v. McKee, Fed.Cas. No. 15,688, 4 Dill. 128, observing that the decision in that case was put on the ground `that the defendant could not be twice punished for the same crime, and that the former conviction and judgment was a bar to the suit for the penalty.'" And again the court said in the Stone Case, 167 U.S. 178, at pages 187, 188, 17 S. Ct. 778, 781, 42 L.Ed. 127: "The present action is unlike that against Coffey. This is not a suit to recover a penalty to impose a punishment, or to declare a forfeiture. The only relief sought here is a judgment for the value of property wrongfully converted by the defendant. The proceeding by libel against Coffey, although civil in form, was penal in its nature, because it sought to have an adjudication of the forfeiture of his property for acts prohibited. * * * In the present case the action against Stone is purely civil. It depends entirely upon the ownership of certain personal property. The rule established in Coffey's Case can have no application in a civil case not involving any question of criminal intent, or of forfeiture for prohibited acts, but turning wholly upon an issue as to the ownership of property."
So, in the present case. It is a civil action arising out of the same statute as does the criminal action. Under the Sherman Act the United States may prosecute the defendants on the criminal charge and may also insist upon the civil remedy of injunction. The words used by the Supreme Court in Stone v. United States, 167 U.S. 178, at pages 188, 189, 17 S. Ct. 778, 782, 42 L. Ed. 127, are applicable: "In the original case his acquittal may have been due to the fact that the government failed to show beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of some fact essential to establish the offense charged, while the same evidence in a civil action brought to recover the value of the property illegally converted might have been sufficient to entitle the government to a verdict." And 167 U.S. 178, on page 189, 17 S. Ct. 778, 782, 42 L.Ed. 127: "We cannot agree that the failure or inability of the United States to prove in the criminal case that the defendant had been guilty of a crime either forfeited *617 its right of property in the timber, or its right in this civil action, upon a preponderance of proof, to recover the value of such property."
The case of Lewis v. Frick, 233 U.S. 291, 34 S. Ct. 488, 58 L. Ed. 967, is, in my opinion, the same in principle as the case at bar. There the defendant, an alien, was ordered deported from United States on the ground that he had brought a woman into the United States for immoral purposes. He applied for a writ of habeas corpus on the ground that he had been acquitted in a criminal proceeding in which he had been charged with the same offense. In holding that the criminal prosecution was not a bar to the deportation proceeding, the court said (233 U.S. 291, at page 302, 34 S. Ct. 488, 492, 58 L.Ed. 967): "The issue presented by the traverse of the indictment was not identical with the matter determined by the Secretary of Commerce and Labor. And, besides, the acquittal under the indictment was not equivalent to an affirmative finding of innocence, but merely to an adjudication that the proof was not sufficient to overcome all reasonable doubt of the guilt of the accused."
The motions to dismiss the present proceeding, and for leave to file supplemental answers asserting the defense on the ground of res judicata, are denied.
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Current Symposium
Invisible Prisons
M. Eve Hanan
Modern punishment theory is based on an inadequate conceptualization of the severity of incarceration. While the severity of a prison sentence is measured solely in terms of the length of time, the actual experience of imprisonment is often more punishing and more destructive than a simple loss of liberty. Yet, lawmakers and judges evince a surprising lack of institutional interest in understanding the experience of imprisonment and applying this knowledge to sentencing. This lack of official attention to how prison is experienced by incarcerated people is one of the drivers of mass incarceration.
This Article is the first scholarly work to analyze the weaknesses of punishment theory using a new and flourishing branch of political philosophy: epistemic injustice theory. The theory posits that disfavored social groups are excluded from contributing information about their experience that should be relevant to policy decisions. Epistemic injustice theory can be applied to analyze why incarcerated people’s accounts of prison’s cruelties are ignored or discounted in punishment decisions. As a disfavored group, prisoner accounts of prison’s harshness are discredited. As a result, sentencing decisions are made with only the thinnest understanding of the punishment being imposed — number of years of lost liberty — and with no accounting for the actual impact of incarceration on the person sentenced.
Applying the framework of epistemic injustice to explore the thinness of punishment theory serves more than a descriptive function. It also forms the basis for concrete recommendations to improve sentencing policy and practice. To this end, the Article suggests (1) how sentencing authorities can exercise epistemic responsibility in punishment decisions; (2) how incarcerated people can participate in knowledge-creation; and (3) how the problem of variability of prison conditions can be accounted for in sentencing. View Full Article
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REVIEW: I LOVE YOU, BETH COOPER
My review of Larry Doyle's I Love You, Beth Cooper appears in this Sunday's New York Times Book Review. Here's the opening.
As long as there are nerds among us, they will seek their revenge. The pimply-faced debate captain lusting after the head cheerleader is an archetype nearly as durable as the hero’s journey or the star-crossed lovers. In his debut novel, “I Love You, Beth Cooper,” Larry Doyle, a television writer whose credits include (promisingly) “The Simpsons” and (less so) “Beavis and Butt-Head,” gives a 21st-century gloss to this familiar tale.
You can read the rest here, where it's paired with a great bit of artwork by Ward Sutton.
TEV GIVEAWAY: JAMESTOWN
Thanks to our fine friends at Soft Skull, we're pleased to be able to offer the third current LBC nomination as this week's giveaway. (LBC nominees Triangle and Always have recently been given away.) Here's what FOTEV Jim Ruland, writing for the Los Angeles Times Book Review, had to say about Matthew Sharpe's Jamestown:
"Jamestown" is a wild, violent, mordantly hilarious retelling of how the first permanent English settlement in the New World came into being, and unlike the version extolled in countless middle-school textbooks, Matthew Sharpe doesn't gloss over its influence on those who were already there. Indeed, the Indians' perspective on the events of 400 years ago is what gives Sharpe's satire such ferocious bite.
Keep up with the doings of the Litblog Co-op by dropping us a line if you'd like to win this book, subject line "ENOUGH WITH THE SMARTASS SUBJECT LINES, JUST GIVE ME THE FREE BOOK ALREADY." We'll take all comers until 3 p.m. PST, at which time the Random Number Generator will declare a winner. As always, please include your full mailing address. Previous winners ineligible.
UPDATE: Someone accused us of a bit of west coast bias. Not so! Congratulations to winner Jacob Mishook of Providence, RI. Have a great weekend everyone!
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THURSDAY MARGINALIA
* The American Humanist Association has named Joyce Carol Oates Humanist of the Year.
* A long-lost typescript of The Good Earth - which may have been stolen - has been found and turned over to the FBI.
* J.M. Coetzee is among the authors who have lent their names to a proposed worldwide reading in protest of the regime of Zimbabwe dictator Robert Mugabe.
* Is the "Rock Novel" the third rail of literature?
* Amos Oz has been awarded the prestigious 2007 Prince of Asturias Award for Letters.
The prize recognises international excellence in fields ranging from sports to science.
Oz helped found Israel's Peace Now pacifist movement in 1978 after fighting for the Israeli Defence Force in the 1967 Six Day War and 1973 Yom Kippur War.
* In other prize action, Elena Poniatowska has won the Romulo Gallegos literature prize for her book El Tren Pasa Primero (The Train Passes First).
* And in still more prize news, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's deserved hot streak continues with her nomination for the James Tait Black Memorial prize.
* Salon takes a look at the ongoing fallout from the AMS bankruptcy.
* As our revisions continue, we kinda know how Elie Wiesel feels. (Are we allowed to say that?)
* Stuart Walton suggests some literary inspiration for Tony Blair as he exits 10 Downing
The reported death of Falstaff in Henry V, told among his lowliest friends outside a London tavern, is of a troubled but reconciled valediction to a world run out of temptations. Not sack nor women, nor the God to whom he cries out, quite comfort the old hellraiser after "the King hath kill'd his heart". Nonetheless, there is a celebrated dignity in his passing, a dignity only enhanced by the fact that Shakespeare spares us the sight of it.Street.
* In this interview, Amy Tan talks about bouncing back from Lyme Disease and continuing on with a novel-in-progress.
* Amid the brouhaha surrounding Salman Rushdie's knighthood, Andrew Anthony offers this consideration at the Guardian.
It's easy to attack the retailers for their failings, but The Satanic Verses affair has shown that there are plenty of other people, including writers themselves, whose support for literature cannot be relied upon. Not just ridiculous figures like Lord Ahmed, who said last week that he was 'appalled' by Rushdie's knighthood, though I suggest not quite as appalled as I am by Ahmed's peerage, because the author had 'blood on his hands'. Yes, that's right, not the demented Islamists who murdered Hitoshi Igarashi, the book's Japanese translator, and wounded the Italian translator and Norwegian publisher, and burned to death 37 Turkish intellectuals in a 1993 hotel attack in an attempt to kill Aziz Nesin, the Turkish translator. No, the blood is on Rushdie's hands, because he wrote a work of fiction.
* The auction of the typewriter purported to have been used by Christy Brown (My Left Foot) has been called off as relatives attest that he originally wrote the book in pencil.
* V.S. Naipaul, the crankiest man in modern letters, gives a brief interview to Reuters. More or less what you'd expect:
"I stopped reading contemporary writing with the last generation of writers, you know, the Evelyn Waugh, Graham Greene kind of generation," he said.
* We always knew David Kipen would amount to something - the NEA's Big Read is the largest federal literature program since the days of the WPA.
* Note to Shannon Byrne - when we said the problem wasn't going away, this is exactly what we meant.
* In the Late-to-Link Department, do check out Carlin Romano's profile of Michael Ondaatje.
"It allowed me to write full time if I wanted to write full time," he says of The English Patient. "It was a kind of gift. You don't want to waste it, you know? It allowed me to write the kind of book I really felt should be written."
By that he means The English Patient didn't drive him to write with an eye to the movies, or, he jokes, "The Return of The English Patient." Books, he says, "are very, very different from film. If I tried to write a book that was a film, it wouldn't interest me at all." His attitude after The English Patient's box-office triumph, he insists, was, "Let me write the next book so that it can only be told as a book. Otherwise, why not just write a screenplay?"
* And, finally, you can get the same first-rate advice we get from our first-rate agent Simon Lipskar - and you don't have to pay commission to get it:
So, should you throw yourself wholeheartedly into becoming a world-class marketer of your books? Should you begin writing a daily blog that’s pithy and brilliant and specific enough about a certain topic to begin attracting readers and then holding their attention? Maybe. But, remember: as an author, your most valuable commodity is time, and this stuff takes time, and lots of it.
JAMESTOWN EXCERPTED
We recently gave away a copy of the LBC-nominated titles Always and Triangle. Now, you can also take an early look at Matthew Sharpe's LBC candidate, Jamestown, over at the NPR site. And you don't even have to send us an email for the privilege.
To the excellent person I know is reading this:
Hi! My name is Pocahontas and I'm nineteen, but Pocahontas isn't my real name. I will never say my real name. If I say my real name you will die. Anyone who hears my real name will die. Pocahontas is my nickname, it means "person who cannot be controlled by her dad." My dad didn't make up my nickname, my mom did, before she died, and he's kind of mad that that's my nickname because every time someone says it — which is any time anyone says my name because anyone who says my name name will die, which has been proven, but right now I can't talk about that because in English, which is not my mom tongue, you can talk about only one thing at a time, at most — any time anyone says my nickname they're also saying my dad can't control his daughter, and that's bad for my dad, my dad claims, because he's chief of our town and a bunch of other towns in this general area — Superchief, I think y'all might say in English.
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ROMAIN GARY HONORED
A European Education, Romain Gary's first novel and a MOTEV favorite, sits reproachfully on our to read shelf and every now and then we're struck by the fact that we haven't yet read it. Writing to his American publisher regarding the reworked version for the US market, he noted:
"I am sill trying to illustrate my belief more clearly: in everything that is truly human in him, man is his own creation. He invents himself as a myth of greatness, of dignity, of freedom and justice - and civilization is the process by which we endeavor to live up to our own mythology."
We were reminded of our failure to read the book this week when we learned that Gary, who won the Prix Goncourt and was published in Playboy, has been honored with a statue in Vilnius, where he is believed to have been born.
The bronze monument was unveiled on the street where Gary lived as a child, Asta Dirmaite, general secretary of Lithuania’s national UNESCO commission, told AFP.
Sculpted by Lithuanian artist Romas Kvintas, it depicts a boy clasping a galosh, in a nod Gary’s 1960 work "La promesse de l’aube" (Promise at Dawn).
Gary - a pseudonym for Roman Kacew - was also a film director and World War II pilot, although some aspects of his biography appear to have been invented. In addition to his Books and Writers page, there's an official Romain Gary site here.
MOTEV, if you're reading this - and we know you are - it's on our summer reading list. Finally. We promise. Until then, here's an excerpt from Time Magazine's original 1960 review:
A European Education conveys its horror and its message with stubborn authority. Author Gary (for the past four years French consul general in Los Angeles) is a French citizen born of Russian actor parents. As a boy he went to school for a year or two in Poland, speaks its language and understands its plight. His hero is a boy of 14 who is led into a forest by his doctor father and left with a supply of potatoes in a dugout. His mother has been taken to one of the brothels set up by the Germans, and it is a long time before Janek knows that his father was killed when, alone, he attacked her keepers.
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The Beatles have been much on my mind lately, prompted by a pair of recent developments, the first being John Colapinto's New Yorker profile of Paul McCartney, timed to coincide with the release of his 21st solo album, Memory Almost Full.
Colapinto has come in for his share of knocks recently. Some were fair – his hyperventilating, thin-skinned responses to some fairly benign criticism made him look ridiculous, petty and unprofessional. Some were off the mark, however – specifically those that chided him for revealing nothing new about his famous subject. My feeling is that such criticisms ignore the nature of these kinds of New Yorker pieces – pieces meant for general audiences, not intended to satisfy Beatles experts. (Perhaps Colapinto's critics would prefer Seymour Hersh to have done the profile.) They seem, instead, intended to give a sense of what it's like to spend time in the presence of its subject. A subject so thoroughly scrutinized and interviewed that even the best journalist is unlikely to learn anything new – a challenge which, to be fair, Colapinto doesn't seem to have quite prepared himself for. (Although it's interesting to me that his audio post on what it was like being around McCartney was much more engaging than most of the piece. It's a shame that spirit didn't inform more of the profile.)
However, it's wrong to say that the piece revealed nothing new about McCartney. It revealed one point that was of great interest, to me, at any rate. In the profile, Colapinto describes McCartney refusing a mother's request to pose for a picture with two young boys:
Eventually the woman went away, and McCartney said, "Everyone's got a camera. Everyone's got a phone, man. It's not just the paparazzi – which I've had two of this morning. And I've had two requests from the public as well, to take a photo with them. And I don't want to take a photo with every single person in the world – especially when I'm having a private moment."
To understand why I found this point so interesting, you have to go back to April 1981. I'm a 16-year-old on my first solo trip to London for a week. (Different times.) I'm also a rabid Beatles fan who played Paul in a Beatles sound-alike band (photo at right from a 1984 gig), so I spend most of the trip checking out London's (and later Liverpool's) Beatles sites. After visits to the Cavern, Abbey Road, Penny Lane and the rest, I find myself at the Soho Square office of McCartney's MPL (McCartney Productions Limited).
Standing across the street, photographing the building, I can see the top of a head in the second floor conference room window and that's all I need to know that Macca is in the building. I find the nearest lamppost and shimmy up as far as I can for a better view, holding on with one hand, Kodak Instamatic Pocket 20 in the other. I snap a few shots, slide down the post – to find two Bobbies waiting for me.
Now, this is only five months after John Lennon has been murdered, so the police are naturally uncomfortable about anyone getting too close to the remaining Beatles. They're in the process of patting me down when McCartney comes down and steps out the front door.
"Oh, he's all right," he says. "I know him. You can leave him."
I'm stunned and speechless and all I can manage to do is stick my camera into the hands of one of the Bobbies and stand beside Paul. Paul chuckles and says, "Oh, they can't do that." But the officers are clearly every bit as thrilled as I am and say they're happy to. The photo they took appears below. No jokes about the hair, please.
(The autograph is there because I had the chance to interview him three years later when he came through New York on a press junket. When it was over, I gave him the photo and said, "You might not remember this but I nearly got arrested climbing up a lamppost outside your office." He lit up at the memory, smiling as he took the photo and signed it. "Ahh, that was you. Ya drip." There are few moments in my life that compare with being affectionately called a "drip" by Sir Paul McCartney.)
It's worth noting that McCartney was holding something in his right hand so, when he took leave of me, we shook hands my right to his left – and all I could think walking away was "I just shook the hand that wrote 'Hey Jude' ... "
So, you can see why the notion that he no longer likes to stand in photos surprised me and must surely constitute new information. And I admit, I can't help but wonder if the real reason for his reluctance is as simple as vanity – he wears his age roughly and my gut says he doesn't want a plethora of 65-year-old McCartney jpegs filling up the internet.
I said there were two things that had prompted my Beatles reverie. The other one also addresses the question of what's new that can still be said about them, and also speaks to the difference between the general reader and the Extreme Beatles Fan.
Last year, the New York Times ran this story on the runaway success of Recording the Beatles, a self-published detailed look at all the Beatles' recording equipment and techniques. I knew as soon as I read it that I had to have it but the book was out of stock already and a second printing was in the works. Last week, I finally got aroud to forking out the $100 and the book arrived with a resplendent thud a few days later. It's a gorgeous, absorbing package and I've been consumed since it arrived.
The 537-page book is beautifully designed and assembled with the highest of production values – and it weighs a ton. The authors, Brian Kehew and Kevin Ryan have tracked down every piece of equipment in Abbey Road, from mixers to outboard gear to speakers and have provided archival quality photographic documentation and detailed technical descriptions. For the Beatles fan who can't live without really understanding the role of the Fairchild 660 limiter, this is $100 well spent.
But the most absorbing part of the book is the "production" chapter, which details how the records themselves were made. Analyses of different takes and mixing methods – what was double-tracked or mixed down to allow for an open track (in the case of "Help," opened up solely to allow George repeated attempts to record that tricky guitar run); the role that ADT (Artificial Double Tracking) played in the recordings; how many of the versions we know were edited together from multiple takes. I especially like the "A Closer Look" sidebars which delve into specific songs in detail. ("A Hard Day's Night" is below – forgive the poor scan but the book is too unwieldy to scan easily. It's really here to whet your appetites.)
It's an endlessly fascinating read, and I'm planning to track down Brian Kehew – a Los Angeles resident – for a future 3MI interview. Until then, it's enough to make me want to pull my old 1963 Hofner 500/1 bass out of closet, and see how much I can remember.
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JOHN SHANNON PROFILE
John Shannon - a fixture in TEV's comment boxes - gets a nice profile in today's Los Angeles Times.
The result is a body of work that has earned Shannon rich critical praise. But he may be one of the best L.A. mystery writers you've never heard of. After 35 years in the literary trenches, he's still struggling for a visibility that other writers take for granted.
"I've tried to capture Los Angeles as it is now instead of the white-on-white world from noir novels of the '40s and '50s," Shannon said, gazing through a hotel window at the downtown skyline. "When you write about the totality of this city, when you get down to the grit, you're blown away by the possibilities."
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TEV GIVEAWAY: ALWAYS
A Typepad glitch prevented this post from going live so we've extended the closing deadline.
So, we never really get to offer a title that's under actual LBC consideration because we actually have to, you know, read our copy. But thanks to the kind folks at Riverhead, you now have a chance to read one of the summer nominations before the next READ THIS! selection is announced. We're looking forward to reading Nicola Griffin's Always, which has already garnered quite a bit of blog love. To that end, we are very, very pleased to have Colleen Mondor, Bookslut contributor, Summer Blog Tour organizer and host of Chasing Ray, stop by to tell you something about this book:
Nicola Griffith's Always marks the return of heroine Aud Torvingen, known for being tough and determined in previous novels, The Blue Place and Stay. While fans of the earlier titles will be delighted with this new offering, I came to Always with no knowledge at all of Torvingen or Griffith. What I found was not so much the noir hero advertised by the jacket copy, but a complex female protagonist caught up in a twisting storyline that encompassed mystery, romance, suspense and family drama. Ultimately I would have to classify this book as a big a literary thriller that takes readers through plots tied to real estate scams and domestic violence but never loses sight of what the book is really all about. You can enjoy these diversions (and the domestic violence sub plot will frankly blow you away by the end), but at its heart Always is more about the very nature of strength and how much emotional strength is part of the equation. If you are weakened by disease or trauma, are you still strong enough to be an equal component in a relationship - be it friendship or romance? How do we measure equality in our relationships and how do we navigate the shaky ground that diminished strength can present in issues of love? There's far more to those questions in Always and as Aud tries to find her way to what she needs - to who she needs to be - while in relationships with a lover, friend and parent, readers will be swept along by her discoveries. Quite frankly, it's impressive to see a protagonist that is kicking ass one moment and waxing philosophical on the complications of physical attraction the next. Always is smartly written, tightly paced and wholly original. As Gwenda Bond put it recently: One of the key differences between Aud and the typical male larger-than-life thriller hero is the depth at which we get to look at her insides--those characters tend to be ciphers, the reasons they are what they are often too thin to stand up to scrutiny. And they very rarely change. Aud isn't a cipher and she is constantly growing, changing, learning while still being completely consistent as a character, both of which are tributes to Griffith's fine, fine writing.
I found Always to be complex and complicated in all the best kinds of ways; it's a great read and absolutely perfect for summer.
You all know the drill by now. We'll take all entries until 8 p.m. PST, so drop us a note, subect line: ALWAYS AUD. At 3 p.m., we'll turn to the Random Number Generator and announce a lucky winner. As always, please include your full mailing address. Previous winners ineligible. And thanks, Colleen.
UPDATE: Congratulations to winner Nicole Perrin of Norwalk, CT. Have a fine weekend, folks.
MORE ON LUCKY JIM
Tuesday's post on Kingsley Amis and the subsequent comments thread has sent us back to our library, curiously poking through some Amis-related volumes, specifically his Memoirs and The Letters of Kingsley Amis to check out Amis's thoughts on Lucky Jim.
Amis's Memoirs, while entertaining and gossipy, don't offer much literary insight - it's more "The People I Have Known" variety - but he does note the following in his chapter on Larkin:
Jim Dixon's surname has something to do with ordinariness, but at the outset had much more to do with Dixon Drive, the street where Philip's digs were. Yes, for a short time I was to tell his story. The fact that, as it turned out, Dixon resembles Larkin in not the smallest particular, not even in place of origin, witnesses to the transmuting power of art. Philip came into Lucky Jim in quite another way. In 1950 or so I sent him my sprawling first draft and got back what amounted to a synopsis of the first third of the structure and other things besides. He decimated the characters that, in carried-away style, I had poured into the tale without care for the plot: local magnate Sir George Wettling, cricket-loving Philip Orchard, vivacious American visitor Teddy Wilson. He helped me to make a proper start. And I never even bought him a lunch! - not then, anyway.
He did, however, dedicate the completed novel to Larkin.
You can find considerably more of interest pertaining to the genesis and reception of Lucky Jim in The Letters of Kingsley Amis. His correspondence with Larkin traces the book through its earliest incarnations, when it was known Dixon & Christine and then The Man of Feeling. Here he is on March 3, 1953 writing, as ever, to Larkin:
I've called it Lucky Jim now, to empahsise the luck theme - epigraph Oh lucky Jim, How I envy him bis. ... I'm afraid you are very much the ideal reader of the thing and chaps like you don't grow on trees.
Amis's sense of the book's prospects were present in his first letter to literary agent Hilary Rubinstein, who asked to see the manuscript he was working on. On December 8, 1952 he wrote:
I shall be very glad to send you my novel when the time comes. It would never make an author's or publisher's fortune, but I think it is quite funny; that, at any rate, is its aim.
History would prove Amis wrong on this score although, writing on March 28, 1955 to Rubinstein on the occasion of winning the Somerset Maugham Award, Amis wondered:
I suppose this bit of news may do the sales of Jim a bit of good? Or is that too sanguine?
But by his September 2 letter to her of the same year, the good news was pouring in.
Many thanks for sending on the review and for the tidings about the sales. I am so immensely relieved that my neurotic forebodings about the book have proved to be unjustified. I really think the reviewers have been most generous, and the fact that about four of them have stigmatised the book in passing as "vulgar" has been almost as encouraging as any of their praise.
Looking back in his later years, his opinion of Lucky Jim lowered somewhat. Here he is complaining to Larkin about how the book has aged, in a letter dated October 14, 1985, discussing a reissue of Larkin's The Less Deceived:
Matters take a turn for the better when one comes to the text, stil bloody marvelous after 30 years, nothing faded at all, in fact better in parts, e.g. Age, Spring. Wish I could say the same for poor ole LJ, which started to get pretty silly in parts quite soon.
And, finally, in a letter to Harry Ritchie in 1986, Amis discounts the notion that class informs Lucky Jim:
On Jim and related matters. I had no social (class, etc.) intentions at all: what class are the Welches? As for politics, of course Bertrans is a Conservative (the buns conversation) because Dixon hates him. Of course Margaret signs in the Conservative choir. As for culture, of course he hates Mozart; I must have said already that him hating Catelnuovo-Tedesco wouldn't be any good. Because of course Welch loves Mozart. Same with the madrigals, etc. None of these things, Mozart, madrigals, Bertrand's kind of painting, were particularly fashionable or unfashionable, they were just things I happened to know about that D would hate. As regards the provincialness and so on, after thinking it over I would put it like this. The decision to set it in the North, and make the hero non-bourgeois and put in a lot about his job was taken in the same spirit as a detective story writer of that period deciding he would rather not set it in a pleasant Sussex village and not have the baronet murdered in his library at the Towers. A literary decision in that it had to do with the the structure, characterisation etc. of that book, but not literary in the sense that would make it a shot in a campaign or a unit in a literary offensive against mandarinism or anything else. Nothing programmatic or manifesto-ish about it.
The letters, endlessly diverting if shockingly juvenile at turns, are highly recommended and sure to keep people arguing about Amis for years to come - much as he'd have liked it, we think.
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GRAHAM GREENE: Not much, they are not one's material. A few of them are very dear friends of mine but for a writer to spend much of his time in the company of authors is, you know, a form of masturbation.
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A vindication of the measures of the present administration
Gideon Granger
by Gideon Granger
Published 1803 by Printed by Luther Pratt in Hartford [Conn.] .
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Changes of Human Mentality and Construction of the Physical Body: Diary of a Madman and Metamorphosis
Lu Xun and Kafka’s utilization of the physical body allows for the presentation of personal criticisms towards aspects of modernity and the social, political and economic changes of the movement. Modernity, due to its nature of bringing about change, encourages the development of thoughts and feelings across the ‘body’ of humanity, which in turn is reflective on the personal mentality of each individual. Kafka and Lu Xun, by creating protagonists which show such stark physical, through physiology and behavior, invite their readers to think about the changes for themselves, and not only how they reflect on the mentality of the characters but also on themselves as ‘victims’ of modernity – relating to the victimization of thousands through recent war, uprising and revolution. Kafka’s own introduction to his text, ‘Metamorphosis’, portrays the need for internalized mentality to be brought out through the physical in order to make it plain and understandable. He writes: “I cannot make you understand. I cannot make anyone understand what is happening inside me”1 – as if he cannot find a way to explain the changes of modernity in relation to himself – it would be difficult to convey such a feeling through thought alone, so there is a need for physicality to explain fully. Interaction with the environment is both physical and mental, and Lu Xun and Kafka as modern authors try to emphasize this and present change as a response to modernity.
Consumerism, as a modern ideology, having emerged at the beginning of the 20th century, enforced the development in the production, acquisition and trading of goods that allowed for gross economic growth of modern nations. Lu Xun’s ‘Diary of a Madman’ encompasses this ideology in reference to culture through Cannibalism – that one strand of culture may be consumed by another due to economic pressure. Lu Xun’s protagonist, when reading the theories of Confucius, describes how he “began to see words between the lines, the whole book being filled with the two words – Eat people”2. This statement can be read by Lu Xun’s audience on two levels: one being the actual Chinese tradition of Cannibalism, as the supposed “madman” relates, “my brother told me that if a man’s parents were ill, he should cut off a piece of his flesh and boil it for them”2. The realism of the practice in traditional Chinese medicine is particularly relevant here, since the consuming of one body by another for the purpose of appearing as “good” becomes a metaphor for the social bodies and political strands, such as the rise of Capitalism in the West, Communism in the East must, in order to gain power, metaphorically consume the other, by ingesting and then digesting, therefore destroying its influences. The diarist, upon examination by his doctor, speculates that “he simply used the pretext of feeling my pulse to see how fat I was; for by doing so he would receive a share of my flesh”2. The diarist in this case is no more than a victim of the consumerist society of the West and its influences in China – he is aware of his nature, being used in a social “pretext”, that will ultimately lead to his destruction in order for the rise of others. Lu Xun’s construct of the social acceptance of Cannibalism by seemingly all accept the madman, who is convinced within the boundaries of a “persecution complex”2 and therefore aware of potential harm, could be seen as representative of the collective mentality of modernism that is believed by a particular ‘body’ of people. The idea of the physical body, whether that be personal or collective, is required in this way to categorize different strands of modern politics. As Oswaldo de Andrade argues in the ‘Cannibalist Manifesto’, “The spirit refuses to conceive without a body. Anthropomorphism”3. Lu Xun plays with the idea of literal consumption of human body to show this mental change, or corruption, from popular modern idealisms – questioning the stance of China in the development of modernity.
Moreover, much alike the malleability of society and the ease of social change and reformation shown through Cannibalism in Lu Xun’s ‘Diary of a Madman’, Kafka’s ‘Metamorphosis’ displays a similar changeability of the social norm through the presentation of the human body – anthropomorphic traits are lost in the development of social mobility, as if the general hierarchy of all beings is broken down – an unknown and unidentified body is instead given to those who are consumed by the idealisms of modernity. Kafka suggests that the human body is trapped within the limitations of the society it is part of – his protagonist, Gregor Samsa, is recognized as being “the boss’s creature, mindless and spineless”1. His body is completely controlled and defined by his society, he himself does not have a “mind” to be able to think freely, or a “spine” to be able to argue for his rights. In essence, he is no more than a creature, easily manipulated, constrained and owned by society. Kafka comments on the nature of modern confinement through the body which becomes “mindless and spineless”, a “creature” – losing all human features which allow for freedom of thought or movement so that the body is trapped. Kafka’s protagonist has a deep understanding of the problems within modern society, recognizing that “they had just gotten used to” him working, “the family as well as Gregor, the money was received with thanks and given with pleasure, but no special feeling of warmth went with it anymore”1. The modern world, in which Gregor is forced to work without the “slightest negligence”1 for fear of the “gravest suspicion”1, is cold and alienated. The emotion that used to be felt before the changes of modernity has been lost, and since emotion is more commonly associated with humanity as a species, it renders an image of humanity being “condemned”, trapped within the limitations of society, rather than having the freedom of “pleasure”. As Lillian Robinson argues in ‘New Literary History’, “Modernism denies us the possibility of understanding ourselves as agents in the material world”6 – any sense of what is personal, agency in general, is removed for humanity to become “mindless and spineless” like the “creature” in Kafka’s ‘Metamorphosis’. This strange body is the image of social reformation and political change.
Breaking away from human naturalism, the idea of the unnatural is prevalent within the modern era because of changes within society – Lu Xun’s presentation of artificial Cannibalism emphasizes the idea of the unnatural being prevalent within the modern era because of its strangeness, like Cannibalism is to contemporary Western Civilisation, despite its welcome in Eastern medicinal practice. All that is new seems unnatural – and just as Kafka’s animalistic body, Cannibalism and what it represents in terms of the Chinese identity is unnatural to Lu Xun’s modern readers because it does not happen in their society. The madman questions whether Cannibalism has been accepted into to his village, a microcosmic portrayal of wider Chinese culture, so readily “because it has always been like that”2, and wonders whether it was he than had been “in the dark”2, away from a reality where the corruption of the body was normal. Xiaolu Ma’s ‘Transculturation of Madness’ suggests that there is a “belief that his insanity allows the madman to reveal the truth, and that Cannibalism does play a significant role in the Chinese national character”4. Ma Xiaolu argues that madness, a phenomena of transculturation during the modern era, is effected by the geographical placement of the sufferer, and allows for varying manifestations of madness to occur in literature. In Lu Xun’s ‘Diary of a Madman’, that manifestation lies within the corruption of the physical body, and is relevant within China throughout the slow break away from the dynastic eras and towards a time of republic. The unnatural nature of cannibalism, or at least how western society perceived it, is the basis for Lu Xun’s questioning but also glorification of the tradition; it becomes a weapon against the post-colonial European nations attempting modernization of the East as it becomes representative of the European body attempting to consume, receiving a “share of flesh”, taking over the physical Chinese body by changing their mentality to better suit that of modern Europe. The action in Lu Xun’s novella appears as wholly physical, however, despite the clear mental reaction to it. This physicality may be suggesting the grotesque nature of the body of modernity so clearly seen in ‘Metamorphosis’.
Behavior, such as madness, as a representative for the ‘strange’ is exchanged in Kafka’s text by the appearance, the physical body, of his protagonist – although from this a series of strange behaviors evolve, it is the transformation in itself – the ‘Metamorphosis’ as Kafka so aptly describes it. The animalistic body of Gregor is used to show the grotesque nature of modernity in physicality. Kafka describes the creature, after a run in with his father, as having a “pathetic and repulsive shape”1, a “serious wound, from which he suffered over a month – the apple remained embedded in his flesh as a visible souvenir since no one dared to remove it”1 – the apple is left behind as part of his body after the incident, as described by Kafka as a “souvenir”, a reminder of the ugly confrontation between the radicalized body of Gregor who, having understood the constraints of society, has broken away from them through his transformation and his father as his opposite illustrates the tension between the oppression of tradition and the rise of modern thinking. Vladimir Nabokov argues, in one of his series of lectures about literature that “the Samsa family around the fantastic insect are nothing else than mediocrity surrounding genius”5. The actual act of “metamorphosis” in Kafka’s novella allows for thought beyond the body, and Nabokov invites us to think about the mind and the meaning behind construction in this way. Gregor’s physical body makes him “genius” because he is able to break away from what is seen as “normality”, whereas those around him remain the same throughout the story. The unknown creatures body is easily unrecognizable to us in comparison with a typical human figure, and possesses an aura of strangeness about it – much like the escapism of modern life that Gregor seeks; his modern world becomes unrecognizable as he attempts to run away from what is deemed as normality – it consumes him so much mentally that his physical body changes. Later, Kafka describes his protagonist as “completely covered with dust; he dragged along with him on his back and along his sides”1, and the reason for this is “his indifference”. Kafka is making use of visual reminder, as is clear with the apple, to explain the mentality of certain characters and the possible parable of his tale, his own hidden comment on modernity. In this way, the physical body becomes an example – something that makes Gregor’s stand out from the rest as a genius not only in his mind-set, his difference in physicality and break away from anthropomorphism is more effective.
Similarly, Lu Xun’s use of the persecution complex allows for him to subtly comment on the nature of Chinese politics without fear of harming his reputation in any way – steering clear of being seen as radical. The use of primitivism and use practice of Cannibalism is what allows Lu Xun’s commentary regarding traditions of the East to work in this way. Xiaobing Tang argues that “the human body is subjected to direct inscription of social meaning”9 – agreeing that the physical body can often comment on its surroundings, and that the body of Cannibalism relates directly to Lu Xun’s meaning in writing ‘Diary of a Madman’ as part of the New Culture Movement – perhaps to break away from traditional Chinese values by presenting them as unnatural. The changing mentality of modernity through generating fear about Cannibalism acts as an allegory for the changes that those who were part of the New Culture Movement believed in; their most apt cause was in the disillusionment of Chinese culture. The disillusionment is continued in Lu Xun’s novella through the loss of human identity, and the relation of humanist qualities to those of animals, as Kafka attempts in ‘Metamorphosis’: “the fierceness of a lion, the timidity of a rabbit, the craftiness of a fox…”, “some men have changed into fish, birds, monkeys”2 – different men have been transformed into different animals, perhaps representative of different social standing and culture, but all are constrained by the tradition of Cannibalism, never hoping “to face real men”2, the men of modernity because they are primitive in thought. Those who surround the protagonist, however, relate to him as if he is clinically mad as they are unable to see his type of insight, his rage and therefore radicalism against the naturalistic and traditional Chinese way of life which the generalized villagers are stuck in. He refuses to be consumer by the cannibals on two levels: literally, and metaphorically being consumed into the beliefs of the main ‘body’ of society – the madman in like Kafka’s genius creature.
Comparing the anthropomorphic and animalistic bodies similarly allows for a commentary to be made by Kafka on modern society; having a family dynamic which is recognizably human penetrated by a creature which is alien and other reflects the differences between traditional and modern values by presenting a comparison, similar to how Lu Xun shows the disillusionment with traditional Chinese values by mocking them. It is not until looking closely at the description of Gregor that it can be realized how drastically different he is from human form: “hard, as it were armour-plated, back and when he lifted his head a little he could see his domelike brown belly divided into stiff arched segments on top of which the bed quilt could hardly keep in position and was about to slide off completely. His numerous legs, which were pitifully thin compared to the rest of his bulk, waved helplessly before his eyes”1. This description of the creature’s body, how the body has morphed, the nature of human physiology is clearly shown to either match or mismatch with ones surrounding society – showing an externalization of changing internal ideals, bringing inside adaptations out by constructing a body that is totally alien, and alienated, to represent internalized ideals of the same standards. In Kafka’s text, his fascination with morphology and the act of metamorphosis acts as a representative of the change that modernity brings – those who are stuck in tradition cannot understand this change, they are stuck within their ways and therefore cannot adapt. Despite Gregor’s change making him appear “helpless”, once he has gained command over his body his feat can be described as nothing less than spectacular – having the ability to move with ease, climb both floor and wall and transforms the tiny bedroom into his own world of exploration. As his body develops to the “savage”1 world around him, his mind becomes open to endless possibilities.
Madness is the mental manifestation of modernity. The obsession faced by Lu Xun’s protagonist, stuck within a persecution complex – convinced of ill-treatment at the hands of others – despite facing nothing but help from his brother and doctor, and fascination from others, proves the diarist’s madness. If Cannibalism is what he fears of the past, then madness is what he fears from the future – knowing that the villagers have already labelled him as a “madman”, he worries about his transformation through madness. The language used by Lu Xun to describe the physical manifestations of madness relates his protagonist to “a hound gone wild that assaults, without distinguishing them, his master and his masters guest”9, as described by Xiaobing Tang, shows the madman to be more like an uncontrollable animal, with great physical wildness, rather than a mentally ill human being. Again we are given animalistic imagery in relation to the madman’s mind: “I could not tell whether the slippery morsels were fish or human flesh”2 – he slowly is less able to distinguish between the body of tradition and the body of modernity, but as an audience that makes us more aware of the struggle occurring between them. Although the physical is not directly linked with madness in Kafka’s novella, the surreal, recognised by Freud through his theory of dream logic, is a key link between the bodily imagery of Gregor and his thought processes, and in turn makes links with modernity. The thought process of Kafka’s protagonist often differs greatly from those which we would call normal in subjective terms. His reaction to his change, the way in which he responds and his initial fight and then succumbing to his new found animalistic, radicalised ideas show us many different viewpoints in regards to modernity. We are invited to think about just the mind in Kafka’s novella since the normal body is removed, all emphasis is placed on the mind and the decisions made, the changing thought processes and the adaptations of Gregor. Lillian Feder describes madness as, in her study of ‘Madness in Literature’ as “a state in which unconsciousness processes predominate over conscious processes”11. Feder argues that madness in literature is actually representative of many things other than just itself – madness can reflect on a multitude of cultural problems and can even be read as a rejection or breaking away from these social norms; the physical state of madness is representative of a personal domination over the surrounding realities, and this is how Kafka is able to draw connections between his physical representation of Gregor and his mentality towards modernity. His unconscious processes, the thoughts that go on behind what we see as the obvious – the animalistic body – are what reveal insight and truth, as was often thought of those classically who were deemed mad. Lu Xun’s society would have believed that madness was an illness that was strictly related to physiology and not mentality, as explained by Xiaolu Ma, “Madness in traditional Chinese medicine is explained in terms of disharmony and imbalance of the body”4 – Kafka may too be using this basis also to comment on the changing construction of modernity and the acceptance, even welcoming, of the mad, the strange and the unnatural.
In conclusion, both Kafka and Lu Xun are able to manipulate the presentations of the body in order to slowly reveal details about the internal thoughts and feelings towards modernity of their character, which are also reflective on their own beliefs as members of changing societies. Alexander Bain argues: “there is no example of two agents so closely connected as body and mind”10 – this idea is most definitely utilised by both authors who use mind to represent the body, and body to represent the mind interchangeably throughout their texts.
1 Kafka, Franz. “Metamorphosis”. Penguin Classics, 2015. pp. 83-145
2 Lovell, Julia. “Lu Xun: Diary of a Madman”, The Complete Fiction of Lu Xun. Penguin Classics, 2009. pp. 21-31
3 De Andrade, Oswaldo. “Cannibalist Manifesto”. Latin American Literary Review. Vol. 19, No. 38. 1991. pp. 38-44
4 Ma, Xiaolu. “Transculturation of Madness: The Double Origin of Lu Xun’s ‘Diary of a Madman’”. Literature and Medicine. Vol. 33, No. 2. 2015. pp. 348-367
5 Nabokov, Vladimir. ‘Franz Kafka (1883-1924): ‘The Metamorphosis’”. Lecture of Literature, Edited by Fredson bowers, Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1980. pp. 275-308
6 Robinson, Lillian S. and Lise Vogel. “Modernism and History”. New Literary History. Vol. 3. 1971. pp. 177-199
7 Vuilleumeir, Victor. “Le Corps Souffrant chez Lu Xun : Allégorie Muette de L’obstacle et Appropriation de la Modernité ”. Extrême-Orient Extrême-Occident. 2015. pp. 47-84
8 Lee, Chia-Yi. “Beyond the Body: Kafka’s The Metamorphosis and Gibson’s Neuromancer”. Concentric: Literary and Cultural Studies. Vol. 30, No. 2. 2004. pp. 201-22.
9 Tang, Xiaobing. “Chinese Modern: The Heroic and the Quotidian”. Post-Contemporary Interventions. Duke University Press, 2000.
10 Bain, Alexander. “Mind and Body: The Theories of Their Relation”, 2nd edition. London: Henry S. King, 1873. pp. 2–4
11 Feder, Lillian. ‘Madness in Literature”. Princeton UP, 1980.
Theme of the “Little Man” in Gogol’s The Overcoat and Diary of a Madman
Though rather simple in plot and structure, Gogol’s short stories carry deep moral messages, which are urgent beyond time and place. One of these is a theme of a little man, who is a poor person, is not respected by those with higher ranks, and is usually driven to despair by his life conditions. This is a socio-psychological type of a person often pitifully aware of his unimportance, but there often occurs a situation in which he dares a protest, which finally turns out to be fatal for him. As Emily Hopkins noticed (2011), this type of character functions as a contrast to and victim of an unjust system, which besides being unfair is lethal. In his series Petersburg’s Narratives, Gogol developed this theme by delving into the character of an ordinary clerk.
The hard school of life, which Gogol had gone through in his early career, trained him for creation of Nose, Diary of a Madman, Portrait, The Overcoat, and other narrations. Having moved to Saint Petersburg, Gogol was struck by deep social contradictions and tragic catastrophes. By his own experience, he got to know of a poor clerk’s life conditions, of the young artists’ circle, and even of the need for a new overcoat. This very life experience helped Gogol to show vividly the city of Saint Petersburg with its outer splendor and deep inner social contrasts.
Human and inhuman conditions of life are the main underlying conflicts of Gogol’s short stories. The author describes Saint Petersburg as a city where human relationships are distorted, where meanness and cruelty triumph over justice and integrity. It is a place where talents have no opportunities to develop. This terrible and insane city becomes a scene of action for Poprishchin’s striking incidents (in Diary of a Madman), and the place where poor Akakiy Akakievitch’s life becomes unbearable (in The Overcoat). One of them loses his senses, and the other dies during an unequal fight against the severe conditions of reality.
Diary of a Madman is undoubtedly the most tragic narration from Petersburg’s Narratives. The entire story is told by the hero and author of Diary – Aksentiy Ivanovich Poprishchin, who is a minor official offended by everyone in his department. Poprishchin is of a rather noble origin, but very poor and pretends to nothing. His only responsibility is to sharpen his master’s pencils. Poprishchin considers that rank creates reputation, and those with high ranks are honest and respectable in his view. Poprishchin has his own socially legalized tastes, cultural and political interests, ideas of honor and self-respect, and even habits and cherished dreams. Within this world, created by himself, Poprishchin leads a rather self-satisfied life, paying no heed that this life is actually an outrage upon one’s personality and dignity.
Poprishchin’s consciousness is in disorder and he starts asking himself why he is just a titular counselor, why everything best belongs to generals and to other high-ranking individuals. Offended human dignity awakens in Poprishchin and he dares to stir up a rebellion. He completely loses his reason and thinks he is a Spanish king. This very idea appears as a fantastic projection of those distorted conceptions of a world around him. Diary of a Madman is a scream of protest against the unfair moral principles of a world where everything is confused, where intelligence and justice are violated. Poprishchin is both a product and a victim of this world. By making his protagonist a minor official Gogol tries to open the comic and pitiful traits of his inner world, and to reveal the tragic feeling of pain and anger at social inequality.
Akakiy Akakievitch Bashmachkin (The Overcoat) also becomes a victim of poverty and lawlessness; it is Petersburg with its injustice that leaves Bashmachkin to the mercy of fate. Gogol himself describes he hero as a perpetual titular councilor, over whom, as is well known, some writers make merry, and crack their jokes, obeying the praiseworthy custom of attacking those who cannot bite back. The author does not conceal his ironic grin when describing narrow-mindedness and wretchedness of the protagonist. This helps us to understand the typical nature of Akakiy Akakievitch as that of a timid, crushed man, a dumb being enduring the mockeries of his colleagues. And it was fate’s will that a desire for a new overcoat captivated such a person. This fact bears irony, as such a simple everyday thing as an overcoat is something incredible for a minor official. When Bashmachkin is robbed of his new overcoat, in a burst of despair he turned to a prominent personage, who becomes in The Overcoat a generalized image of overbearing and useless authority. It the scene at the general’s that most strongly displays the social tragedy of a little man. From the prominent personage’s study an almost motionless Akakiy Akakievich is carried out. Only after his death does he dare to stage a rebellion: he appears as a ghost, seeking a stolen overcoat at night and dragging overcoats without regard to rank or calling from everyone’s shoulders.
Both narratives have no clear boundaries between mind and insanity, between life and death. In the end we see not just a little man; we see a human, who is solitary, hesitating, deprived of security, and in need of sympathy. We can neither judge a little man nor justify him, since he calls for both compassion and mockery. That’s the way Gogol describes this paradoxical, oddly immortal type of character.
Hopkins, Emily (2011) “The Little Man and the Masses: Expression, Form and Politics in Sofia Gubaidulina’s Concerto for Bassoon and Low Strings,” Nota Bene: Canadian Undergraduate of Musiology: Vol. 4: Iss. 1, Article 2.
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1929 State of the Union Message
Branding folks felons for beer since March 1929
On December 3, God’s Own Prohibitionist, Republican President Herbert Clark Hoover delivered his State of the Union Address to Congress December 3, 1929. Here are the highlights:
…Owing to unusual circumstances, it has been extremely difficult to estimate future revenues with accuracy. (…) I recommend that the normal income tax rates applicable to the incomes of individuals for the calendar year 1929 be reduced from 5, 3 and 1½ per cent to 4, 2 and ½ per cent, and that the tax on the income of corporations for the calendar year 1929 be reduced from 12 to 11 per cent. It is estimated that this will result in a reduction of $160,000,000 in income taxes to be collected during the calendar year 1930. (p409) (…) The long upward trend of fundamental progress, however, gave rise to over-optimism as to profits, which translated itself into a wave of uncontrolled speculation in securities, resulting in the diversion of capital from business to the stock market and the inevitable crash. (p411) (…)
AGRICULTURE: The agricultural situation is improving. The gross farm income as estimated by the Department of Agriculture for the crop season 1926-27 was $12,100,000,000; for 1927-28 it was $12,300,000,000; for 1928-29 it was $12,500,000,000; and estimated on the basis of prices since the last harvest the value of the 1929-30 crop would be over $12,650,000,000. The slight decline in general commodity prices during the past few years naturally assists the farmers’ buying power. The number of farmer bankruptcies is very materially decreased below previous years. The decline in land values now seems to be arrested and rate of movement from the farm to the city has been reduced. Not all sections of agriculture, of course, have fared equally, and some areas have suffered from drought. (p413) (…)
TARIFFS: I am firmly of the opinion that their application to the pending [tariff] revision will give the country the kind of a tariff law it both needs and wants. (p415) (…)
THE BANKING SYSTEM: The development of “group” and “chain” banking presents many new problems. (…) The relinquishment of charters of national banks in great commercial centers in favor of State charters indicates that some conditions surround our national banks which render them unable to compete with State banks; and their withdrawal results in weakening our national banking system. (p423) (…)
FEDERAL PRISONS: In order to relieve the pressing evils I have directed the temporary transfer of the Army Disciplinary Barracks at Leavenworth to the Department of Justice for use as a Federal prison. (…) We need some new Federal prisons and a reorganization of our probation and parole systems; and there should be established in the Department of Justice a Bureau of Prisons with a sufficient force to deal adequately with the growing activities of our prison institutions. Authorizations for the improvements should be given speedily, with initial appropriations to allow for the construction of the new institutions to be undertaken at once. (p429) (…)
PROHIBITION: The first duty of the President under his oath of office is to secure the enforcement of the laws. The enforcement of the laws enacted to give effect to the eighteenth amendment is far from satisfactory and this is in part due to the inadequate organization of the administrative agencies of the Federal Government. (…) First, there should be an immediate concentration of responsibility and strengthening of enforcement agencies of the Federal Government by transfer to the Department of Justice of the Federal functions of detection and to a considerable degree of prosecution, which are now lodged in the Prohibition Bureau in the Treasury. (…) The District of Columbia should be the model of city law enforcement in the Nation. …there is need for legislation in the District supplementing the national prohibition act, more sharply defining and enlarging the powers of the District Commissioners and police of the District and opening the way for better cooperation in the enforcement of prohibition between the District officials and the prohibition officers of the Federal Government. It is urgent that these conditions be remedied. (p432)
LAW ENFORCEMENT: (p435) … We need to reestablish faith that the highest interests of our country are served by insistence upon the swift and even-handed administration of justice to all offenders, whether they be rich or poor. (…) I have appointed a National Commission… for an exhaustive study… including the special problems and abuses growing out of our prohibition laws. (…) the Department of Justice has been striving to weed out inefficiency… to stimulate activity on the part of its prosecuting officers… The department is seeking systematically to strengthen the law enforcement agencies… by removal of negligent officials and by encouragement and assistance to the vigilant. (…) Increases in appropriations are needed and will be asked for in order to reinforce these offices. …if the citizen… shall insist on selecting the particular laws which he will obey, he undermines his own safety and that of his country. His attitude may obscure, but it cannot conceal, the ugly truth that the lawbreaker, whoever he may be, is the enemy of society. We can no longer gloss over the unpleasant reality which should be made vital in the consciousness of every citizen, that he who condones or traffics with crime, who is indifferent to it and to the punishment of the criminal or to the lax performance of official duty, is himself the most effective agency for the breakdown of society. Our laws are made by the people themselves; theirs is the right to work for their repeal; but until repeal, it is an equal duty to observe them and demand their enforcement.
I have been gratified at the awakening sense of this responsibility in our citizens during the past few months, and grateful that many instances have occurred which refuted the cynicism which has asserted that our system could not convict those who had defied the law and possessed the means to resist its execution. These things reveal a moral awakening both in people and in officials which lies at the very foundation of the rule of law. (Hoover 1929 1974 404-436) (link)
Money was fleeing Federally chartered banks in order to not be confiscated via asset forfeiture should some officious dry killers storm the bank. Observe also that we now call the Laffer Curve was totally operative during the Coolidge and Hoover Administrations, when every cut in federal tax rates brought increased federal revenue and, in Hoover’s words, “fertilizes the soil of prosperity.” This optimistic sermon came after the Crash, with a Crash still wrecking the German economy, and banking panics already afoot in these States, thanks to use of the income tax as a club to enforce prohibition. Herbert Hoover was already proving that he himself, while enforcing prohibition, was “the most effective agency for the breakdown of society.”
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Kristopher Dreww (Source:John Smith / Twitter)
A gay hairdresser from Huntington Beach is receiving death threats after taking part in last week's insurrection at the U.S. capitol, The Advocate reports.
Kristopher Dreww, also known on social media as the "Adorable Deplorable" — his handle being a reference 2016 Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton made to a specific contingent of Trump supporters — attended and took part in the capitol riot last Wednesday and then bragged about it in a video that went viral:
"I just got back from storming the capitol. It was successful. For all you bitches on Facebook going crazy talking about it was Antifa, and saying it wasn't us, it was us. We proudly took back our capitol. ... They brought the National Guard out for us and shit. We had the fucking cops running from us. Not because they are bitches but because they are smart!"
However, Dreww told The Orange County Register that he's "scared" and "I fear for my life." On his road trip back to Huntington Beach from Washington D.C., the hairstylist said he has received death threats and is afraid his salon will go under as a result.
Dreww claims he wasn't aware of the violence nor the plans to incite a riot, and that he never went inside the capitol, instead eating sandwichs with a nurse and a teacher on a nearby lawn. Dreww claims he left when Ashli Babbitt, a fellow seditionist, was shot and killed by the police.
"I do regret not doing my research and not knowing what people were in there," he said, saying he thought the rioters "took back our house... peacefully."
Now the hairstylist fears the FBI will investigate and arrest him for participating in the insurrection — proudly admitting as much in the viral video — when he believes he is innocent of any wrongdoing. Ultimately, Dreww believes an investigation into him is "a waste of time" adding that "there are other people who did terrible things and should be arrested."
Dreww reiterated a bit of the usual canard, saying he "didn't go to Washington for Donald Trump. I went there for everyone's vote to count."
The 2020 Presidential election was deemed by officials in November as among "the most secure in American history." This sentiment was echoed shortly afterward by Trump loyalist and former Attorney General Bill Barr, who declined further investigation of alleged voter fraud because of the lack of evidence. Unsurprisingly, Barr resigned his post shortly afterward, leaving the Department of Justice on Dec. 23 — less than a month before the inauguration, and only two weeks before the Trump-incited insurrection.
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What's in a name? Residents of Asbestos to find out town's new moniker on Monday
Published Monday, October 19, 2020 4:22PM EDT Last Updated Monday, October 19, 2020 6:26PM EDT
MONTREAL -- “What is in a name?” Shakespeare’s Juliet bemoans in Romeo and Juliet.
You just have to ask the residents of Asbestos in the Eastern Townships.
The town’s namesake was once thought to be a safe and versatile mineral mainly used in the manufacturing of insulation used in buildings; it was also used in ships, roads and cars.
It was declared a carcinogen in the 1980s by the World Health Organization and is banned worldwide because of the health hazards to humans.
No longer wanting to be associated with the dangerous mineral, residents are voting to change the town’s name.
The choices are L'Azur-des-Cantons, Jeffrey-sur-le-Lac, Larochelle, Phénix, Trois-Lacs and Val-des-Sources.
Nearly one in two voters, 48 per cent of the population, cast a ballot over five days.
That’s 2,787 votes.
Residents age 14 years old and up, plus the owners of the now-defunct Jeffery mine, which closed in 2012, were eligible to vote.
If no clear winner is declared on the first ballot, the one with the fewest votes will be eliminated. The voters' second choice will then be counted.
The new name will be revealed during Monday’s city council meeting.
-- With files from The Canadian Press
The town sign is seen in from of a mining truck in Asbestos, Que. on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
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Analysis, HUB, Movilidad, Movilidad, Varios
Agora Maquina
Publicado por rociocalzado el diciembre 4, 2019 diciembre 5, 2019
What do we expect from the city? We expect the city to be a space where any obstacle to movement, general mobility, exchange, is reduced to its minimum, or we expect it to be a symbolic space that takes attention to leisure?
Massimo Cacciari – La Città
Perspective section of the proposal over the tracks of Chamartin
The first villages were founded in the Neolithic, when the human being noticed that by gathering some huts together, their agricultural tasks could be optimized, and by living in community, become organized and gain security. Later, this villages became the first cities, growing in number of inhabitants, providing public urban infrastructure and developing the sense of civitas, citizen soul. Since its very begging, the city does not only have a practical objective, but it also intends to answer to symbolic and social needs. As Massimo Cacciari explains in his essay “La Città” , the city is defined as the combination of two fundamental ideas, the maquina, the instrumental side of the city that ensures the possibility to move around and the development of daily tasks, and the agora, the place of free expression, multicultural and symbolic.
Cities and mobility infrastructure
With the arrival of the industrialized urban economy in the last part of the 18th century, an increasement of the urban population, and a great transformation of cities takes place. Factories occupy central parts of the industrial urban pattern, and the transportation of goods becomes a key element for the economic development. With the invention of the railway in the 19 th century, and later the car in the 20th century, new infrastructures were required. Mobility infrastructure was able to connect with the city centers, parts of the territory that were previously very difficult to reach, but at the same time it was also the cause of divisions along the neighborhoods where this infrastructure was passing by. In the seventies, cities such as Madrid had undertaken that parts of its public space were occupied by overpasses and railway divisions. Priority was given to the performance of the city as a maquina over the idea of agora. In other cases, such as Rome or Madrid some years later, circulation was rearranged in peripheric rings, with the objective of releasing the urban centers from the traffic. These rings are a barrier that divides the main city, where the agora develops, and the periphery, relegated to be the maquina that serves the center.
Plan of Madrid, with Chamartín neighbourhood highlighted in pink
With the raise of e-commerce, last mile deliveries are increasing in cities. This presents new urban challenges, as it may cause traffic and environmental problems. Many European capitals are already regulating the use of the car in the city centers in order to meet with the agenda to fight climate change. As a result of the latest technological advances (electric vehicles, mobile app, IoT…) and the creation of new models of mobility services (carsharing, motosharing, ridesharing, bikes, electric scooters…) we are facing a radical change in the tendencies of mobility. This change of paradigm in urban centers may make us wonder what model of city we want for our future. If, as it looks like, we will be transporting thousands of packages per day, and if it is also possible that this packages are transported through the air (not to mention that very likely, we will also be traveling on a drone to visit our relative that lives in the periphery), if the city is going to face a greater volume of transfers, be more like a maquina, then it is very important to ensure that this future city will have open spaces where social exchange is possible. Let’s make sure that the agora is not reduced to a small island we call “downtown”, but it can actually be found along the whole territory. For that it is very important that the infrastructure of mobility stops being designed with the only intention of having an efficient traffic system, and begins to be seen as a part of a whole system, where the final objective should be to provide social benefic.
Masterplan of Agora Maquina in the neighbourhood of Chamartin
Proposal for a future city
To illustrate how to design infrastructure for a future city that could potentially combine the agora and the maquina, I introduce some actions that take shape in my Master Thesis in architecture and urban design. The project is set over the railway infrastructure of Chamartin Station in Madrid. As a starting point the existing railway infrastructure and new air mobility infrastructure are used to create a new part of the city over the tracks.
A new public space over the railway tracks
The agora of Chamartín
The agora should have a plural and active public space occupied by different social groups, elderly, youth, foreigners, workers…This project explores the possibilities of including the users of the transportation network as another social group integrated in the public space. Traditionally, the users of Chamartin Station waited for their train in a lobby without the possibility to stablish any contact with the local community or the urban background. The transport network for this future city proposal consists on a railway system in the lower level of the project, and an air transport system in the higher part. There is a triple strategy to make users contribute to the activation of public space:
Avoid isolating transport users in a main lobby and place the waiting spaces directly in the street or in nearby establishments. –
For this to happen, streets are directly connected with the train platforms through ramps. New technologies will reduce the ease the procedure to access the trains, eliminating the physical access control and ticketing.
Separate the different modes of transportation (aerial, railway), making it necessary to pass through the street for some meters.
With this action, the transportation user may experience and acknowledge the local reality where the transportation exchange takes place.
Analise the profile of the different transport users, in order to understand who could contribute in which way to the activation of the local public space.
As the local train users do usually a similar trip every day, their modal connection will be more direct. On the contrary, long distance railway users play a major role on the activation of public space as they have wider waiting range.
Plan of the landing pads, part of the Urban Air Mobility network design for the site
The maquina of Chamartín
The design of the maquina, is based in two key points, give answer to last mile delivery challenges in the city of Madrid through delivery drones, and improve the connection between the center of the city of the periphery through a drone on-demand transportation service.
The design logics for ensuring that these infrastructures could provide social benefit do not necessarily need to be against the design logics of transportation. They constitute another variable that intends to ensure the success of the city, rather than only the success of the infrastructural system in its own.
The canals of the intervention are the new platforms for the railway system
The urban section
The formal result is an urban section where the agora, the most inhabited part of the proposal, is placed in the streets, with direct access to the train platforms and surrounded by mixed use buildings. The project turns more into a maquina, meaning it loses social character as it gains an infrastructural one, as it moves away from the agora, towards the lower levels, with the railway infrastructure, and to the upper ones with office space, air delivery logistic space and air mobility boarding areas. This new urban section integrates in the same place uses that until now were relegated to different locations in the map of cities. Reducing in this way, the differences between the center of the cities and its periphery. The city should always be a symbolic place for human relations, but it should also allow us to move and carry out our daily tasks easily. The city as an agora and as a maquina.
See the future – Agora Maquina
This Master Thesis was presented in July 2019 in the Polytechnic university of Madrid (ETSAM)
https://archive.dpa-etsam.com/projects/agoramaquina
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The Pros and Cons of Web-Based Operating Systems
by Ronald Pacchiano
Do notebooks that rely on a Web-based OS -- like Google's Chromebook -- make sense for small business? We look at the benefits and the challenges of tying your PC to the cloud.
Web-based operating systems, such as Google’s Chrome OS, and new Chromebooks -- notebooks built around the Chrome OS -- have both received a lot of attention in the press. The question is do they make sense for small business?
If you haven’t heard of Chrome OS, then maybe you’re familiar with the Chrome Web browser? The Chrome OS is essentially a bootable version of the Chrome Web browser, and it replaces a traditional operating system like Windows.
Unlike most operating systems, Chrome OS stores all of a user’s applications and data on the Web, as opposed to a local hard drive. Although much more limiting then a traditional operating system, a browser-based OS offers huge advantages that can make it a compelling option for small businesses. Let’s take a closer look at the pros and cons.
The Advantages of a Web-based OS
Chromebooks start up quickly -- in about 10 -15 seconds -- which is significantly faster than any Windows PC. Plus, their impressive battery life lets you work an entire day on a single charge. More importantly, Chromebooks practically eliminate time-consuming IT tasks such as building system images, troubleshooting small business software or spending hours cleaning virus-infected systems.
Moreover, with all of a user’s data and applications relegated to the cloud, employee responsibilities such as maintaining the latest virus definitions, updating software or even performing daily backups are now automatically managed by Google. And, since a computer with a browser-based OS stores everything on the Web, data loss due to damage or to a lost or stolen computer is all but eliminated.
In fact, moving to new hardware involves nothing more than turning on the new machine and logging in. No need to transfer data, reinstall applications or even wait for IT assistance.
What we find most attractive about this concept, though, is how cost effective it could be. Google -- making a hard push to get people to buy into the benefits of a browser-based OS -- claims that companies can reduce their total cost of ownership by up to 70 percent over traditional PCs.
To that end, Google is offering small businesses and non-profit organizations the capability to lease Chromebooks in bulk for $28 a month per user. Educational institutions receive an even better deal at only $20 a month.
That price includes tech support, rapid hardware replacement, automatic background updates, a Web-based management console for IT professionals (for managing users, apps, and policies), and a hardware refresh every three years. For many businesses, potential savings of that magnitude are hard to ignore and definitely bear further investigation.
In spite of how good a deal this might be, not everyone will or should transition to this platform (graphics designers, accountants and architects come to mind). But if your employees only need to browse the Web, access email, and use typical office applications like a word processor, spreadsheet or presentation software, then a browser-based OS like Chrome OS might work for your business.
Google estimates that most companies will be able to transition approximately 75 percent of their employees over to its platform. Additional applications are available via the Chrome App Store. And before you ask, yes Angry Birds is available.
The Downside of Web-Based OS
While a browser-based OS offers plenty of benefits, it's also hampered by severe limitations. Most notably: everything is stored in the cloud. If you're working from the office or your home, that's generally not a concern. However if you travel, accessing a reliable and fast broadband connection can be tricky. Many areas have dead zones, limited coverage and inconsistent throughput rates.
Complicating matters further, many wireless ISPs impose a data cap on their mobile broadband service. A computer that requires constant online access to transmit data or stream music and video could hit those caps very quickly. It wouldn’t be as troubling if you could work offline, but the majority of apps currently available for Chrome OS won’t work without a broadband connection. This makes working while traveling difficult or, in some cases, impossible.
Other issues include the lack of proper VPN support, limited file management and some weird browser compatibility issues that prevent some websites from loading or functioning correctly. And, while the Chrome App Store offers a wide variety of apps, it's still rather limited. As a result, finding what you need can sometimes prove difficult.
Regardless of these shortcomings, the Chrome OS offers plenty of value. The best way to decide whether a browser-based OS is appropriate -- for all or part of your organization -- is to try one. Unfortunately, you can't download Google’s Chrome OS directly. However these alternatives will introduce you to the browser-based OS concept first hand.
Alternatives to Chrome OS
The Web-based OS that comes closest to Chrome OS is called, ironically enough, Chrome OS Linux. This version provides a lightweight Linux distribution, compatible with almost any x86 PC or notebook equipped with at least 256MB of RAM and a 1GB HD. It's highly representative of the experience you get working on a Chromebook.
Chrome OS Linux is available as a live CD; you can test it out on any computer without actually installing it. And, since Chrome OS Linux provides you with almost everything you get from a Chromebook, you can continue to use it on all of your existing systems without paying Google $28 a month for its hardware.
Other Web-based OSes offer similar functionality. Two of the most popular are Joli OS from Jolicloud and Splashtop OS. Unlike a Chromebook, however, both of these products are designed to be used as a supplement to Windows, not a replacement. You simply select which OS you’d like to use when the PC starts.
Installing either product is risk-free as only the installer runs in Windows, and it won’t affect your settings, files, applications or personal data. There could be some compatibility issues -- we discovered that Joli OS worked fine on our Dell Latitude D620, but not on our Dell Latitude e5400. Seems it didn’t support that particular network adapter.
Splashtop also had issues as it only officially supports about a dozen HP systems. However it worked fine on our Dell Latitude D620. Bottom line, you have nothing to lose by installing it on your system. It will either work or it won’t.
The last alternative is called Presto. Unlike the other OSes mentioned here, Presto can work offline. While we don't consider Presto a replacement for Windows the way Chrome OS is, it provides many of the same benefits.
In our test, we started Presto and got on the Web in less than 13 seconds. You can send email, IM clients and browse the Web via Firefox. And unlike Chrome OS, you can edit Office documents, listen to music or even watch videos offline. Presto also differs in that it's not a free application. You can try it free for 7 days, after that it will cost you $19.95.
Even though none of the operating systems we discussed here are as feature rich or flexible as your typical Windows PC, they each offer something of value. We recommend that you give each a closer look.
Ronald V. Pacchiano is a systems integrator and technology specialist with expertise in Windows server management, desktop support and network administration. He is also an accomplished technology journalist and a contributing writer for Small Business Computing.
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This article was originally published on Tuesday Aug 30th 2011
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by MoneyFocus · June 14, 2017
Xlibris Publishing is releasing Michael Hill’s historical fiction novel, “Militia”, which is available on its website and in bookstores just in time for the Independence Day holiday.
Hill has researched family genealogy for many years and has uncovered a pattern of traits that permeated to the descendants of the fighting men from the Massachusetts region during the Revolutionary War. He has recorded the story which surfaced of militiamen from several regions that joined together to defend one another and banded together into one continental army. The fictional story introduces real life Patriots who demonstrated brave actions on the battlefield which took them from protecting their homes into a war across the colonies. The mental strains of war mixed with the effect on the patriots’ home lives, would have destroyed their hopes of independence, were it not for their passion to free themselves from tyranny and their family’s support at home.
Michael Hill’s “Militia” Book Cover (PRNewsfoto/Author Michael Hill)
“Militia” opens with the main character, William Mitchell at home with his family and working on his apple orchard merely a few miles from Lexington which would become the birthplace of a revolution. The town is faced with British spies who arrive and begin the division between Tories and Patriots. As the town is disrupted, William and his fellow minutemen respond to the alarm at Lexington and help them defend their town from a British invasion.
The war takes each of them to Bunker Hill, Saratoga and Monmouth until it finishes at the Battle of Rhode Island. William’s military exploits are seen through the eyes of a young private who advances to the leader of a guerrilla fighting unit. He signed up as a loyal patriot defending his home and concludes his story as a representative for Massachusetts that is assigned to the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
“It’s not my intent to write another story about the war,” said Hill, author of “Militia.” “My quest was to dive into their thoughts and understand their struggles of social, religious, and economic upheaval that the men and women sacrificed for the freedoms we now enjoy.”
Hill, a New Hampshire native, has written several articles and stories, with “Militia” as his fictional novel from this era. This story grew out of his extensive genealogical and historical research that has intersected in Marlborough, Massachusetts. He is a direct descendant to Benjamin Sawin, Cyprian Howe, Edmund Phinney and other main story characters.
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The Bridgewater Triangle: Massachusetts' paranormal vortex
One of the most active paranormal hotspots in the East Coast.
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Just 30 miles south of Boston lies the mysterious "Bridgewater Triangle," a 200-square mile "vortex" of unexplained paranormal activity. The Bridgewater Triangle is allegedly home to UFO-sightings, animal mutilations, ghosts, orbs, bigfoot sightings, poltergeists and other cryptozoological oddities.
Renowned cryptozoologist Loren Coleman was the first person to call the area the "Bridgewater Triangle" in the 1970s. The towns that make up the points of the "Triangle include Rehoboth, Abington, and Freetown, with Bridgewater in the center. Other towns included in the "vortex" are Raynham, Brockton, Norton, and Taunton.
As a paranormal researcher, Coleman has been intrigued by the paranormal accounts in the area, and has traced paranormal activity back to the 1760s. It was chronicled that on the morning of May 10th, 1760, witnesses reported seeing what they described as an inexplicable "sphere of fire" in the Bridgewater and Roxbury areas, that was even brighter than the sun.
In the towns of Freetown and Fall River there have been several cases of reported animal mutilations. When the local police investigated their findings indicated that the mutilations were the work of a local cult. After a cow was found carved up in the woods, a group of young calves were discovered in a glade so gruesomely mutilated that it appeared to be a "ritual sacrifice."
Freetown Fall River State Forest
Just off Route 24, the mutilations and alleged animal sacrifice were discovered in the Freetown Fall River State Forest. It's long been believed to be the site of rituals, not just animal sacrifices but human murders that were committed by Satanic cults. This forest is also the site of many suicides, which adds to its eerie atmosphere.
Profile Rock
Next up in the Bridgewater Triangle road trip is Profile Rock, located in the Freetown Fall River State Forest. This site has spiritual significance to the Wampanoag people, and historic significance in that it's allegedly where Anawan, a Wampanoag figure received a "lost wampum belt". Some visitors to Profile Rock have claimed to see a ghostly figure of a man sitting on the rock. According to local legend Native American tribespeople had warrior "ghost dancers" perform ceremonial dances on the rock.
Dighton Rock State Park
Another mysterious geological feature of the Bridgewater Triangle is the Dighton Rock. The rock is just across from Hockomock Swamp's Grassy Island Burial Grounds, and it has some pretty inexplicable etchings inscribed on the rock. Some people have alleged that the inscriptions come from Vikings, or Native Americans, and some theories speculate that they come from the ancient Phoenicians.
Hockomock Swamp Canoe Company
Next up, the ultra-creepy Hockomock Swamp, a 5,000 acre swamp smack dab in the western part of the Bridgewater Triangle. This is the largest swamp in all of New England. Home to a mysterious 8,000 year-old Native American burial ground, when discovered by archaeologists, there bodies disappeared upon excavation. The Wampanoag people called the swamp "the place where spirits dwell," and after visiting you might believe that yourself. There have been several bigfoot sightings in the swamp, and several accounts of a large half-man, half-ape hairy creature prowling the area. There have also been reported sightings of a cryptozoological being called a "Thunderbird," which is best described as a massive pterodactyl-like bird with a large wingspan, between 8 and 12 feet long.
Also, nearby is the Anawan Rock, where Chief Anawan allegedly surrendered to the colonists, thereby bringing an end to King Phillip's War. According to local folklore some people have reported seeing "ghost dancing" by the angry warrior spirits of Chief Anawan. If you visit Hockomock Swamp be prepared that cell service is spotty, GPS is glitchy, and it's very, very dense, so it's easy to get lost. In fact, the colonists called it "Devil's Swamp."
If you venture to Taunton, MA be prepared to have some paranormal encounters. Allegedly parts of the hospital were used by satanic cults during the 1960s and 1970s. There were reports of specters who touched visitors, and orb sightings.
A few key dates to keep in mind with the Bridgewater Triangle: 1760 was the date for the very first "documented UFO report" in the entire world. It was sighted directly over the Bridgewater Triangle. Then, in 1908, local papers reported on another UFO sighting. Then in 1968, several witnesses allegedly saw a large orb floating in the trees in the woods of Rehoboth. Then in the 1970s,UFO sightings were frequently reported in area newspapers. In fact, in 1976 two UFOs were "seen" by witnesses to land along Route 44 in Taunton. A Bridgewater policemen also reported seeing a UFO in 1994 in the town of Raynham.
There are many reasons for the presence of paranormal activity in the area, with many locals claiming the cause to be Native American curses. After the colonists settled the area in the 17th and 18th centuries, the Native American peoples were treated poorly and the "wampum belt" of the Wampanoag people was lost during subsequent battles. this lost belt has allegedly caused significant paranormal unrest amongst the ghost warriors that haunt the Bridgewater Triangle to this day.
As you travel down Route 44 in Rehoboth and Seekonk, keep your eyes peeled for the phantom figure of a red-headed, heavily-bearded hitchhiker. In addition, near Route 138 there also appears to be a ghostly apparition that haunts the road near Hockomock Swamp. Copicut Road in Freetown is allegedly haunted by a ghostly truck driver.
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Norwegian launches more routes from London Gatwick
Norwegian continues to expand its route network from London Gatwick by launching four new routes to Madeira, La Palma, Grenoble and Salzburg this winter. In addition, it increases the number of weekly departures on three other routes.
Norwegian launches a new long-haul route between Copenhagen and Bangkok
Norwegian continues to expand is long-haul operation by launching a new route between Copenhagen and Bangkok. On 30th October, Norwegian-passengers can fly non-stop between Copenhagen and Bangkok. The new route will operate twice a week and ticket sales start today. Norwegian already offers direct routes between Bangkok and Oslo and Stockholm.
Norwegian reports passenger growth and high on-time performance in May
Norwegian carried more than 2.1 million passengers in May 2014, an increase of 12 percent compared to the same month last year. The load factor was 77 percent. The strike threats from labor union Parat affected the company’s revenues this month, as many customers in Norway and Denmark refrained from booking flights due to fear of strike.
Norwegian’s new base in Madrid opened today
Norwegian, along with representatives from Norwegian and Spanish authorities, today marked the opening of its newest base in Spain. It is strategically important for Norwegian to have a base in the Spanish capital in light of its presence in the Spanish market, as well as in terms of Norwegian’s international expansion.
Norwegian launches new routes from London Gatwick
Norwegian continues to expand its route network from London Gatwick by launching two new routes to Warsaw and Berlin. In addition it increases the number of daily departures to Copenhagen.
Norwegian reports strong passenger growth and high load factor in April
Norwegian carried almost two million passengers in April 2014, an increase of 17 percent compared to the same month last year. The load factor was 79.8 percent.
Norwegian reports strong passenger growth and increased load factor in the first quarter
Norwegian today reported its first quarter results for 2014. The pre-tax profit (EBT) was -813 MNOK. Despite a seasonally weak quarter, the passenger growth is strong and the load factor high. The quarterly results are affected by the additional costs associated with wet-leasing replacement aircraft on long-haul routes, as well as a weaker Norwegian currency (NOK).
Norwegian signs agreements to lease three new 787-9 Dreamliners
Norwegian has signed agreements to lease three new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners for its long-haul operation. Two of the aircraft will be delivered in 2016 and one in 2017. This is the brand new, more environmentally friendly and even larger Dreamliner model, which is scheduled to enter commercial service this year.
Sunset departure 787 Dreamliner
Norwegian reports a 25 percent passenger growth in March
Norwegian carried more than 1.8 million passengers in March 2014, an increase of 25 percent compared to the same month last year. The capacity growth was 51 percent, in absolute terms the highest capacity growth in a single month.
Traffic Figures March 2014
Norwegian voted “Best Low-Cost Airline of the World”
Norwegian has been voted “Best Low-Cost Airline of the World” by the 2014 Air Transport News Awards, which was held in Istanbul, Turkey, yesterday evening.
Norwegian reports a full year result of 437 MNOK in 2013
Norwegian (NAS) today reported its fourth quarter and full year results for 2013. The company reports a pre-tax profit (EBT) of 437 MNOK. The company’s total fourth quarter result was -283 MNOK. The year has been characterized by strong passenger growth and international expansion, and additional costs related to the start-up of the long-haul operation.
Norwegian's 737-800 take-off
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Norwegian orders four new 787-9 Dreamliners
Norwegian has signed an agreement to lease four new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. This means that the company has ordered 14 wide-body aircraft in total; three of which are already in service. The 787-9 is larger than the 787-8 that Norwegian currently operates on its long-haul routes.
Norwegian awarded “Best European low-cost airline"
Norwegian has been awarded “Best European low-cost airline” by AirlineRatings.com. The jury praises Norwegian’s ability to offer its passengers an innovative quality product at a low fare.
Norwegian Reports Continued Passenger- and Capacity Growth in December
Norwegian (NAS) carried more than 1.6 million passengers in December. The last month of the year was characterised by solid passenger- and capacity growth and a higher load factor.
Norwegian launches new Dreamliner route from New York to Bergen, Norway
Norwegian launches yet another Dreamliner route from New York’s JFK airport. The beautiful city of Bergen on the west coast of Norway is a new destination from New York next summer. Bergen is known as «The Gateway to the Fjords of Norway».
Norwegian acquires two new, bigger Dreamliners
Norwegian has signed an agreement to acquire two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. Both aircraft will be delivered in the first quarter of 2016. The 787-9 is larger than the 787-8 that Norwegian currently operates on its long-haul routes.
Norwegian Reports Continued Passenger Growth in November
Norwegian (NAS) carried almost 1.7 million passengers in November, an increase of 16 percent compared to the same month previous year. The company continues to expand in Europe by taking delivery of brand new aircraft, increased seat capacity, establishing new operational bases and introducing new routes.
Traffic Figures November 2013
Norwegian establishes a new base in Barcelona and launches several new routes
Norwegian continues to expand in Europe and today, the company announced its plans to establish a new base in Barcelona, Spain, in spring 2014. Along with the new base, Norwegian will also launch new routes from Barcelona to Sandefjord Torp, Hamburg, Berlin and Warsaw.
Norwegian signs a seven year partnership contract with London Gatwick
Norwegian has signed a seven year partnership contract with London Gatwick. Norwegian is one of the fastest growing airlines at Gatwick and plans to open several new routes here in the future, including long-haul routes.
Norwegian opens a new base in Madrid and continues to expand its Spanish route network
Norwegian continues to expand in Europe and will open a new base of operations in Madrid in summer 2014. Along with the new base, the company also launches six new routes from Madrid to Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, Hamburg, Warsaw and London.
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The Canadian record-holder Cam Levins has withdrawn from the London Marathon due to an injury
Canadian marathon record-holder Cam Levins announced on Tuesday evening that he is out for the 2019 London Marathon, due to an injury.
Levins told Athletics Illustrated that he’s dealing with what he believes to be patellar tendinitis, which has prevented him from training properly since the New York Half-Marathon on March 17.
Levins was heading into London hoping to break his own Canadian record of 2:09:25 set in October 2018 at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. There he became the first Canadian to ever go under 2:10 for the marathon.
The London men’s and women’s fields are historically deep. The men’s race will feature world record-holder Eliud Kipchoge, half-marathon world record-holder Abraham Kiptum, Olympic gold medallist (in the 5,000m and 10,000m) Sir Mo Farah, and 2018 London Marathon second-place finisher Shura Kitata.
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The London Marathon was first run on March 29, 1981 and has been held in the spring of every year since 2010. It is sponsored by Virgin Money and was founded by the former Olympic champion and journalist Chris Brasher and Welsh athlete John Disley. It is organized by Hugh Brasher (son of Chris) as Race Director and Nick Bitel...
Helen Davies will defend her Brighton Marathon title next month
Helen Davies is bang on course to smash her personal best for the marathon, when she defends her Brighton Marathon title next month.
Davies confirmed her red-hot form by easing to another victory at the hugely-popular Colchester Half-Marathon on Sunday, to complete her build-up to the 26.2-miler on the East Sussex coast on Sunday, April 14.
The Ipswich JAFFA stalwart has now won the ladies’ title at the Colchester event for the last four years, while in Brighton she will be attempting to complete a hat-trick of marathon wins.
Before taking a break from competitive running to start a family, just under seven years ago, Davies had already enjoyed a terrific running career.
She had represented Great Britain in the women’s marathon at the European Championships in Barcelona in July, 2010 (2hrs 43mins 00secs), and just three months later she ran for England at the Commonwealth Games in the heat of Delhi (2:49:24).
Two years later and Davies posted her personal best time of 2:34:11 at the London Marathon of 2012.
Brighton Marathon
The Brighton Marathon is one of the UK’s favorite marathons. With stunning coastal scenery in one of the country’s most energetic cities, this is the perfect race for runners with all different levels of experience. The fast and beautiful course of the Brighton Marathon makes this a ‘must do’on any runners list. Come and experience it for yourself over 26.2...
Shadrack Kipchirchir will lead the US senior men’s team at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Aarhus, Denmark on March 30
Without a lot of fanfare, Shadrack Kipchirchir has emerged as one of American’s premier distance runners today. The current U.S. Cross Country champion, Kipchirchir won the US 10-mile and 5K championships in 2018.
Kipchirchir has been quietly, methodically laying a solid distance foundation since he graduated from Oklahoma State in 2014. He made the World Championship team at 10,000 meters in 2015 and 2017 (where he set a PB and #3 all-time US mark of 27:07), the Olympic team in 2016, and World Cross Country in 2017. But often, he’s finished as the bridesmaid.
If nothing else, however, he’s patient. And he always has a plan.
Back in 2016, Shadrack Kipchirchir and his wife, Elvin Kibet, already had a house, a car, plants in the window, Kipchirchir’s Olympic jersey on the wall. He had a job and a running career. He had investments. For a 27-year-old who’d arrived in this country as a college freshman carrying a suitcase only six years prior, he was impressively established. Not flashy but solid, bankable. Circumstances like that don’t just happen.
His success has not been built in a flash of glory, but patiently, brick by brick.
The middle child of nine in Eldoret, Kenya, Kipchirchir’s earliest dreams were pragmatic—no soccer star or rumbling truck driver for young Shadrack. “As a kid, I wanted to be a civil engineer,” says Kipchirchir, who majored in construction engineering at Oklahoma State. “I loved to make things out of mud and wires—roads and bridges and buildings.”
Unlike their American cohorts, few Kenyans run in high school, he explains. “St. Patrick’s in Iten is an exception. Most Kenyan high schools don’t support running at all. It’s a boarding school—you live there—and you do sports for fun, not competitively. I played a lot of soccer.”
In fact, Kipchirchir’s first experience with running came after high school in 2009 when he joined a training camp with others hoping to earn an athletic scholarship from a US college. It was a path his older brother had already taken.
“In Kenya, you have to pay for school,” he says, “but if you get a scholarship to the US, you get free tuition. It’s a pretty good deal. Most Kenyans run to get a college education, but it was not easy—you had to run fast and do good in school. You had to balance training and studying.”
His efforts paid off. Nine months later, Kipchirchir was offered a scholarship at Western Kentucky. He was All-American in cross country as a freshman.
Former world and Olympic marathon silver medalist Priscah Jeptoo says she intends to run the Milan Marathon
The 34-year-old Kenyan has been out for two years on maternity leave, but surprised her rivals by winning her first international race since her return at the Stramilano Half Marathon on Sunday, edging Ethiopia's Meseret Meleka to claim the win in 1:08:26.
Now Jeptoo, who is also a former New York and London Marathon winner, says she will be ready for the 42km distance in the autumn.
"I have dedicated the past two years to my family and I did not compete due to maternity leave," she said.
"I am happy with my comeback. Last week I fell during training and I was not in top shape. I will run a half marathon in Gothenburg in May and possibly a marathon in the autumn," she added.
Jeptoo had not raced since October 2016 when she finished fourth at the Amsterdam Marathon in a time of 2:25:57. However, she has ruled out running at the Athletics World Championships in Doha later this year.
"I have been there before and done my part. I am done with the national team. I also need a few races up my sleeves to be certain that I am back to my level best," she added.
The Berlin, Chicago and New York Marathons are some of the big city races that interest Jeptoo, and she is also open to compete in China at either the Beijing or Shanghai Marathon.
Stramilano Run Generation
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Priscah Jeptoo and Vincent Rerimoi claimed a Kenyan double at the 44th edition of the Stramilano Half Marathon in Milan
Held in warm weather conditions with a temperature of 22C, Jeptoo returned from a two-year maternity break to win the women’s race in 1:08:26.
Rerimoi, meanwhile, was a surprising winner of the men’s race in 1:00:10, beating steeplechase specialist Jairus Birech, who finished runner-up in 1:00:32 on his debut at the distance.
Jeptoo and Ethiopia’s Meseret Meleka took an early lead in the women’s race, covering the first five kilometres in 16:10 and 10 kilometres in 32:16. Kenya’s Lucy Murigi Wambui, twice world mountain champion and Stramilano winner in 2014, was in third place at that point with 33:07.
Jeptoo, the 2011 world and 2012 Olympic silver medallist, pulled away from Meleka after the half-way point and went through 15 kilometres in 48:27. The 2013 London and New York City marathon champion stepped up her pace in the final six kilometres and romped home in 1:08:26 in Piazza Castello in the centre of Milan. Meleka finished second in 1:10:39, ahead of Wambui (1:11:47).
Jeptoo, now 34, hadn’t raced since October 2016 when she finished fourth at the Amsterdam Marathon in 2:25:57.
“I have dedicated the past two years to my family and I did not compete due to maternity leave,” she said. “I am happy with my come-back. Last week I fell during training and I was not in my top shape. I will run a half marathon in Gothenburg in May and possibly a marathon in the autumn.”
Kenya’s Paul Tiongik took the early lead in the men’s race, clocking 13:55 for the first five kilometres. He was followed 15 seconds later by a chasing group comprising Rerimoi, Birech, James Kibet and James Mburugu.
Birech, a two-time Diamond League champion in the steeplechase, had a five-second lead over Rerimoi at 10 kilometres, reached in 28:14. His lead grew to 17 seconds at 15 kilometres, which he passed in 42:32.
Rerimoi came from behind in the closing stages and overtook Birech at 18 kilometres. He crossed the finish line in 1:00:10, smashing his previous of 1:01:19 set last year in Japan, where he lives and trains.
Birech, competing in his first half marathon and just his third road race at any distance, finished second in 1:00:32 ahead of Tiongik (1:02:07) and Joel Mwangi (1:02:15). Italy’s Lorenzo Dini was fifth in a PB of 1:03:35
Earl Fee is a canadian phenom, and at 90 he is still setting world records on the track
There must be something in the water in Elstow, Sask., where Earl Fee was born (he was raised in Toronto, where he still lives). The 90-year-old demolished not one but two world masters’ track records on the weekend at the USATF Iowa Open/Masters Championships and All Comers Meet in Grinnell, Iowa. (Another track phenom, Olga Kotelko, was raised not far from Elstow. Kotelko died in 2014 at age 95 with 34 world records to her name.)
Fee’s time of 1:30.76 in the 400m was 16 seconds faster than the previous record set by Ugo Sansonetti of Italy in 2010, and his 800m performance of 3:42.5 took 34 seconds off Antonio Nacca’s previous record set in 2014.
Fee was a decent runner in his school and university days, but left the sport for a number of years, taking it up again in 50s. He soon started breaking age-group records on the track.
Fee still holds the M85 world record in the indoor 400m, and the M70, M75, M80 and M85 records in the indoor 800m, as well as the M75 record in the indoor mile, the M80 record in the 4x400m relay (anchoring a team that included the late Ed Whitlock), and several outdoor age group records.
Elisa Barno and Askale Merachi win the Los Angeles Marathon
Twenty miles into the 34th Los Angeles Marathon Sunday morning Kenya’s Elisha Barno had already conceded the race to his countryman John Korir.
Korir had reduced a lead pack of 15 to three with a 4:39 19th mile. When Korir followed that with a 4:35 20th mile he was flying solo, his sizable lead growing with each step.
“I was already thinking ‘let him win,’” Barno recalled.
Then Barno turned left onto Ocean Avenue for the race’s postcar final mile along the Pacific coast.
“And I see John,” Barno said.
Barno passed Korir in the final 150 meters to win the closest and most dramatic race in the event’s history that saw the top three runners finish within 14 seconds of each other.
Barno claimed the $23,000 first prize and his second Los Angeles victory in three years with a 2 hour, 11 minute, 45 second victory. Korir staggered across the finish line in 2:11:52 with Mexico’s Juan Luis Barrios third in 2:11:59.
“I knew I was going to win from the beginning,” Merachi said. “This morning.”
Indeed Merachi seemed to be in a hurry almost from the moment the race left Dodger Stadium at dawn. Merachi dropped out of the New York City Marathon last fall with hamstring and shoulder injuries was clearly restless through the early stages Sunday, pushing the pace.
By the fourth mile, Merachi’s aggressiveness had thinned the lead group from nine to three, only Kenya’s Cynthia Jerop and Lucy Karimi keeping pace. Karimi was the big pre-race question mark. She won the 2016 Prague Marathon in 2:24:46 but beset by injuries had not finished a marathon since.
The LA Marathon is an annual running event held each spring in Los Angeles, Calif. The 26.219 mile (42.195 km) footrace, inspired by the success of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games, has been contested every year since 1986. While there are no qualifying standards to participate in the Skechers Performnce LA Marathon, runners wishing to receive an official time must...
Deena Kastor is still getting American records and now owns the american W45 record in 8k
Thirteen years after she ran her American marathon record of 2:19:36, Deena Kastor is still setting American records. On Sunday afternoon at Chicago’s Shamrock Shuffle, the 46-year-old ran an American masters 8K record of 27:12, besting the previous mark held by Carmen Troncoso at 27:45.
Kastor also holds the outright national record at this distance (24:36), and she set it at the same race, back in 2005. This time though, it looks like she didn’t set out with the goal of breaking the master’s record–it just happened.
Kastor struggled recently at the Tokyo Marathon, finishing in 2:51:58 in cold, wet conditions that some said rivalled those at last year’s Boston Marathon. It was her fifth of six Abbott World Major Marathons, the final one being Berlin, which she may race in September.
Deena says this on her website. “As an athlete I’ve found aside from hard work, the greatest tools for success are optimism and gratitude.These practices have led to happiness and the routine pause to realize I’m living the life I love and dreamed of.”
She continued, " I have been running since I was 11 years old and have learned over the years that there is no greater influence on success than the power of optimism. When we are positive, we master our physical potential. The power of our own thinking can open doors and elevate our performances. With optimism I have been able to pursue every goal, win medals, earn American and world records, but more importantly, I’ve been able to be resilient in the face of injury and falling short. Optimists are dreamers, believers and solution seekers. I believe that these lessons are universal and not running exclusive."
She goes into details in her new book Let Your Mind Run.
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K
The 2020 Shamrock Shuffle 8k is cancelled because of the Coronavirus. The Shamrock 8k is a huge celebration of the beginning of running season. It is the world's largest timed 8k, starting and finishing in Chicago's Grant Park. Runners feel the energy of over 30,000 runners and a big cheering crowd (present during the entire course.)The excitement lasts throughout the...
Soh Rui Yong broke a 24-year-old record at Seoul Marathon
It has been a great day for national marathoner Soh Rui Yong. All of his hard work and training has been paid off when he clocked at 2hr 23 min 43 sec at the Seoul Marathon on Sunday Morning (March 17th). It is a big deal for him as he broke the 24 year old record at the event.
The effort he put in during that race is what he would consider a big achievement as it has always been his goal to go under 2:24. As a matter of fact, he was planning to do that at the Tokyo Marathon earlier this month. However, he had to withdrew from the race due to a mix-up where he was placed in a mass start up pen instead of the elite and sub-elite group.
Soh Rui Yong is also known for his previous achievements where his previous best in the Chicago Marathon back in 2016 was 2:24:55. He also has obtained 2 gold medals in the SEA games.
He expressed his joy with the results he put out as he commented, “It took years of work and I finally found the race and opportunity to do it, so I am happy with that.”
He also mentioned how this marathon is the only serious attempt at record. When it comes to previous marathons, he was “unsure of his fitness going in” but this time he managed to go in fit and healthy.
Soh Rui Yong has done 5 weeks worth of training in Flagstaff, Arizona which is located in the United States. Even with an Achilles heel injury which caused clocking in lower mileage, Soh Rui Yong managed to keep his confidence that he would go under 2hr 24 min as his key workouts there were faster than before.
Soh Rui Yong is not just hardworking in his sports career but even in his working career. He is current working in business development and is also a sports ambassador with lifestyle portal called The Smart Local.
Seoul International Marathon
The only marathon hosted in the heart of the Korean capital. Seoul marathon is the oldest marathon race hosted in Asia andis one of the fastestmarathon in the world. First held in 1931, Seoul marathon is the oldest marathon eventcontinuously held in Asia, and the second oldest in the world followingthe Boston Marathon. It embodies modern history of Korea, also...
Often overlooked is the role Nutrition plays to increase healing and decrease downtime when injuried
Injuries can quite literally stop a runner in his or her tracks. Recent research suggests that half of sports injuries lead to an average of three weeks without training or competing.
Cross-training, physical therapy and biomechanical assessments are well-established aspects of the treatment process, but often overlooked is the role of nutrition in the recovery from injury. Dr. Keith Baar, a researcher at the University of California, Davis, believes that nutritional support is a critical element of recovery.
“A greater understanding of the role of nutrition in healing has evolved in the past three to five years,” says Dr. Baar. In one case study, by following an injury-specific nutritional program, the athlete displayed half of the muscle atrophy in the immobilized leg that was expected. Since a return to running after injury is often dictated by the rate of muscle function, maintaining muscle size and strength may significantly hasten recovery.
In fact, a 2015 article in the journal Sports Medicine said, “Nutritional support may be crucial to lessen the length of time and reduce the negative aspects of reduced activity and immobilization, as well as to support the return to training.”
Working backwards, in order for the collagen-building nutrients to be floating in the blood stream ready for absorption, meals need to be consumed approximately one hour before exercise.
Baar names four important amino acids—lysine, hydroxylysine, hydroxyproline, and proline—as those that have shown the greatest promise in building collagen. Lysine, an essential amino acid found in meat, cheese and eggs, may play a particularly important role in the health of bones, connective tissue and skin. While both scientific and clinical studies have indicated that these amino acids may actually strengthen ligaments and tendons, no long-term research has been carried out to determine the preventative effects of nutritional interventions.
Facilitated by a better blood flow, nutrition may play an even greater role in the growth and recovery of muscle tissue. Amino acids, the building blocks of muscle protein, are readily delivered to muscles and consequently, an adequate daily protein intake may be essential in maintaining muscle mass during injury.
Studies also have show that in periods of inactivity, healthy muscle tissue atrophies at approximately 0.5 percent per day. For a runner that has suffered serious injury, two to three weeks of immobilization can lead to a loss of 10 percent of muscle mass. As muscle strength declines at approximately three times the rate that muscle tissue is lost, it doesn’t take a mathematician to realize that extended periods of inactivity can result in big losses in strength.
Without a focused exercise effort—possibly months of rehabilitation—these losses are frequently never recovered, perhaps forever influencing injury risk and performance.
Baar stresses that these recommendations aren’t just for those that have been injured—they also apply to those recovering from hard exercise sessions, a time when muscle breakdown also occurs.
“To repair the muscle damage that occurs after hard exercise, a good, well-timed nutritional support program emphasizing leucine-rich proteins is very important.” Sadly, for those that love a post-workout beer or Chardonnay, excessive alcohol (more than 4 drinks) can impair muscle recovery.
Owing to the observation that muscle recovery is ramped up during two different time periods, 18 and 48 hours after exercise, those runners attempting to optimize muscle recovery should aim to ensure that recovery foods include leucine rich foods (egg whites, chicken, tuna, turkey, dairy products).
Energy balance is critical. Higher protein intakes (2–2.5 g/kg/day) seem to be warranted during immobilization. This can be broken up into 4-6 small meals/day.
At the very least, care should be taken not to reduce the absolute amount of protein intake when energy intake is reduced.
Veteran runner Priscah Jeptoo will return to competition on Sunday when she competes at the Stramilano Half-marathon in Italy
The former world and Olympic silver medalist is the big name with a personal best time of 65:45 over the 21km distance and 2:20:14 in the full marathon. She has not competed on the big stage since 2016.
"I have not retired and have been training as hard as possible. I had injury challenges, but they are behind me for the time being and it will be a new start for me in Milan on Sunday," said Jeptoo in Nairobi.
Former world mountain running champion Lucy Wambui, the winner in 2015 with her still PB of 70:52, is back to try to regain her title, while another Kenyan, Ivyne Jeruto Lagat (71:51) will also figure highly. Beatrice Boccalini, who set a fast time of 73:36 in December, heads home team.
In the men's race steeplechaser Jairus Birech, who was fourth at the 2015 World Championships, will be making his half-marathon debut.
Birech, who has had it hard to contend with emerging competition in the water and hurdle race, will seek to carve his niche in the road race and will be joined by compatriot Fredrick Moranga, who won the race two years in 61:20.
"I still have hopes of making the Kenya team to the World Championships in the steeplechase. But I have to focus on the race ahead and I have no clue how I will perform. It is a new challenge, which I hope my body will take in its stride. But I expect a podium position," said Birech on Saturday.
Weldon Kirui will aim to become the first three-time winner at L.A. Marathon
It was a couple of months ago that Weldon Kirui struggled at a half-marathon in Houston, finishing well behind the lead pack. Disappointed, the Kenyan long-distance runner looked ahead to his next race.
“I know what I need to do for L.A.,” he told his agent.
If anyone understands the course and conditions in Los Angeles it would be Kirui, who will start this weekend’s L.A. Marathon looking to become the event’s first three-time winner.
After victories last year and in 2016, he has made himself right at home in Southern California.
“It’s a very fun course to race,” the 30-year-old said through an interpreter. “I know where the good parts are, where the harder parts are.”
Nearly 24,000 runners are expected to participate in this year’s edition of the marathon, which dates back more than three decades to the afterglow of the 1984 Summer Olympics.
At several points in its history, organizers have talked about rivaling the big boys in New York, Boston and Tokyo. But the elite marathon calendar is packed, and elbowing for higher status requires six-figure prize money, more than L.A. has been willing to offer.
This year, the winner’s purse will be $23,000 for first place in each division.
“I think L.A. has gone up and down,” said Robert Johnson, co-founder of LetsRun.com, an influential web site that covers elite running. “It’s definitely, at this stage, a minor-league race.”
The annual race draws massive crowds of runners who are attracted by a “stadium to the sea” course that begins at Dodger Stadium and weaves past various landmarks on the way to Santa Monica.
Though men’s winners have not consistently broken the benchmark of 2 hours, 10 minutes, the marathon has nonetheless drawn elite competition from around the world.
Juan Luis Barrios of Mexico and a number of Kirui’s countrymen, including Lawi Kiptui and John Korir, are expected to race on the men’s side this weekend.
Former Bridge Run director Julian Smith dies on Friday after fighting a rare brain cancer
The man who led and organized the annual Cooper River Bridge Run for more than two decades has lost his battle with cancer.
Julian Smith died Friday after fighting a rare brain cancer, Bridge Run officials confirmed.
“The Bridge run staff and board is deeply saddened by Julian’s passing," Cooper River Bridge Run Deputy Director Irv Batten said. “He has been such a tremendous leader, a beacon for the Charleston Community. He’s going to be deeply missed.”
This year’s Bridge Run will be held in Smith’s honor and that Smith will have the “best seat in the house” watching from above, Batten said.
This race this year is to honor him. So we’re going to do a good job. He’s going to be watching.”
“For more than 20 years, Julian was a leader, mentor and friend.”
“Julian is a force of nature and his leadership will be missed by the entire Bridge Run family and community as he moves on to the next phase of his life and the inevitable challenges it will bring. It was unanimously agreed upon by the CRBR Board that Julian would be given the title of Race Director Emeritus. We wish Julian all the best and offer our eternal thanks for a career of unparalleled success pursued with uncommon wit, wisdom and grace.”
The Cooper River Bridge Run provides a world-class 10-K foot race held in Charleston, S. Carolina. The race promotes continuous physical activity and a healthy lifestyle through education and opportunity. On Sunday morning, April 2, 1978, the starting gun was fired for the First COOPER RIVER BRIDGE RUN and the race began. Even at that time it was successful beyond...
Paul Brestyanszky, 76, will attempt L.A. Marathon on crutches to avoid breaking his 33-year streak
Paul Brestyanszky is a Los Angeles Marathon legacy runner, which means he is one of 178 who have completed the race every year since it started in 1986.
So when the 76-year-old Huntington Beach resident fractured his knee in February, he worried he would have to break his 33-year streak.
Over the decades, his fellow legacy runners — whose ages range from 40s to 80s — have become like family to him. Every year, a group meets a few weeks after the marathon for what it calls a DAB (damage assessment brunch) to see how many people made it.
After his injury, Brestyanszky sent out a mass email with the tongue-in-cheek title “Breaking News,” asking the legacy runners for advice. One told him he had to do the marathon several times in leg braces. Another did it several years ago on crutches, even though it took him 11 hours.
Brestyanszky took away from the conversations that it was still possible.
So on Sunday, Brestyanszky, who didn’t run a marathon until he was 41, will try to complete his 34th L.A. Marathon on crutches, with a small group of fellow injured legacy runners by his side.
Brestyanszky’s doctor and his wife, Mila Cangelosi-Brestyanszky — who cheers him on annually with the sign she made in Year 19 — knew they couldn’t stop him. But they made him promise he will quit if his knee starts to throb.
“It is terrifying to me to think he’ll be on crutches for 26.2 miles,” Cangelosi-Brestyanszky said. “And everyone else also thinks he’s crazy.”
He once had a bad fall in the middle of a race. But the only time he’s considered not finishing was in 2011, when there were torrential rains and thousands of people were evaluated for hypothermia. When his wife greeted him at the end of the race with a beer, as she always does, his lips were blue and he joked about needing two shots of tequila, no ice.
As usual, he plans to pace himself, make sure he has a sip of water at each station and make a quick stop for Starbucks coffee around Mile 20 to help him avoid the “wall,” the point in a marathon where it goes from difficult to unbearable.
82-year-old Jim Mackert will be the oldest runner in the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon race, he has ran all 42 of them
Jim Mackert is no spring chicken. He's an 82-year-old marathon runner. The legacy runner has run 65. And, he's the oldest person running 26.2 miles in this year's Rite-Aid Cleveland Marathon.
Crossing that finish line in May means that Mackert is the only person to have competed in all 42 of Cleveland's marathons.
"Determination. Desire. I enjoy it, I enjoy the people that I see there," the father of six said.
Mackert is a master. Not just with running. He's mentally tough as nails, which has propelled him to push through injuries to qualify for the Boston Marathon three times.
"When I went in 2007, I was 70 years old and in training I pulled a muscle doing my hill workouts," he explained. "But I said I was going no matter how my leg felt."
And, he did.
These days, Mackert racks up about 40 miles a week. He was, however, getting attention long ago, even appearing on Channel 3 back in 2000 with Jimmy Donovan when he was 63 and gearing up for his 23rd Cleveland Marathon.
Mackert has no plans to slow down. He says he's fueled by his family, while inspiring others on his path.
"I feel good doing it. And as long as I feel good doing it, I try to keep doing it," Mackert said.
Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon
The Cleveland Marathon features a relatively flat and fast course, great volunteer support and a scenic view of downtown Cleveland and its major landmarks. The course has been designed for our athletes to enjoy views of Browns Stadium, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Lake Erie and many other Cleveland highlights. The Cleveland Marathon began in 1978 in an...
Michael Wardian has finished his 10-day 631-mile journey smashing the Fastest Known Time on the Israel National Trail by several days
Ultra superstar Michael Wardian set a new Fastest Known Time (FKT) for the Israel National Trail, covering the 631-mile journey (south to north) in 10 days, 16 hours and 36 minutes (unofficially) March 22 in Israel.
Event organizer Ian Corless wrote, “it’s difficult to put into words a 10-day journey of 631-miles. Especially when someone has run the whole distance. I have to say, mine was one of relief.
“Mike had done it. He had achieved his target of running the INT in 10-days and to be part of the journey is beyond rewarding. I witnessed intense highs and lows. So, to finally watch Mike touch ‘home’ and finally be able to stop, I had relief and immense satisfaction of a job well done.
“I truly believe Mike, and maybe us all will need more than a few hours to comprehend the new record, for now though, Michael Wardian is the new record holder of the FKT for the Israel National Trail.“
Others have covered this many miles in 10 days but no one has covered this many miles in this amount of time on such a challenging course.
Michael’s goal was to complete this journey in 10 days and he did it smashing the FKT by several days. This may be a record that will never be broken.
Ian shared this personal note:
"This record has been more than a running adventure. It has been an incredible journey that not only allowed us to cross from one end of a country to another, but it has opened our eyes to the beauty of Israel.
"It’s a diverse landscape all compressed into a very small area. The deserts of the south were truly mind-blowing, the best deserts I have witnessed. The green and stoney trails of the north provided a stunning contrast to the red of the south. And throughout this journey, the people of Israel have welcomed us, supported us and helped Mike in a way that none of us could have predicted.
"But the help has not only come from trekkers or runners, the story of Mike’s journey has spread throughout Israel and made multiple news channels and in doing so has created awareness. People have come out to offer best wishes and even offer a place to sleep or provide food.
This journey has stirred an awareness and challenged people to ask themselves, ‘What can I do to challenge myself?’
2016 Rio Olympics marathoner 39-year-old Suehiro Ishikawa will retire from competition at the end of March
Japan's 39-year-old Suehiro Ishikawa, 2016 Rio Olympics marathoner announced that he will retire from competition at the end of the month.
At the time of the Rio Olympics Ishikawa was 36 years and 11 months old, surpassing 1996 Atlanta Olympics marathoner Hiromi Taniguchi's record of 36 years and 3 months to become Japan's oldest-ever Olympic marathoner. He finished 36th.
"Since I started running high school it's been 24 years," said Ishikawa at the press conference. "I've been with Honda for 17 years, and I made it all the way to the top, the Olympics. I'm glad that I've kept going this long.
Ishikawa ran the Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon on March 10 but dropped out after only 10 km. It will be his last race of his career.
"It was the first time in my career that I'd ever DNFd, and I thought, 'OK, this is where it ends,'" said Ishikawa. Shortly after the race he made the decision to retire.
Beginning in April he will become an assistant coach with the Honda team.
LAKE BIWA MAINICHI MARATHON
The Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon held in Otsu, Shiga, is one of the prominent Japanese marathon races of the year. It is a male-only competition and has IAAF Gold Label status. It was first held in 1946 and, having taken place every year since then, it is Japan's oldest annual marathon race. The early editions of the race were held...
Sophie Morgan is running this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon for her cousin Tony who died from cardiomyopathy
Sophie Morgan, 25, will be running for the Cardiomyopathy UK charity in April after her cousin’s heart suddenly stopped working 21 years ago.
“We lost my cousin 21 years ago to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a genetic heart muscle disease," she said. "He was in his 30s with young children so it was a huge shock for us all.
“When we later found out that his heart had just stopped, it was the first time we became aware that this hereditary disease ran in the family.
“A number of my family have since been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. I feel incredibly lucky that I’m able to run, while so many of my family members cannot because of this disease.
“I’m running the London Marathon for Cardiomyopathy UK because it’s played a huge part in helping my family through many diagnoses, so it’s a charity that’s close to my heart.”
Cardiomyopathy refers to diseases of the heart muscle. These diseases have many causes, signs and symptoms, and treatments.
In cardiomyopathy, the heart muscle becomes enlarged, thick, or rigid. In rare cases, the muscle tissue in the heart is replaced with scar tissue.
As cardiomyopathy worsens, the heart becomes weaker. It's less able to pump blood through the body and maintain a normal electrical rhythm. This can lead to heart failure or irregular heartbeats called arrhythmias. In turn, heart failure can cause fluid to build up in the lungs, ankles, feet, legs, or abdomen.
The weakening of the heart also can cause other complications, such as heart valve problems.
Cardiomyopathy can be acquired or inherited. "Acquired" means you aren't born with the disease, but you develop it due to another disease, condition, or factor. "Inherited" means your parents passed the gene for the disease on to you. Many times, the cause of cardiomyopathy isn't known.
Cardiomyopathy can affect people of all ages. However, people in certain age groups are more likely to have certain types of cardiomyopathy. This article focuses on cardiomyopathy in adults.
The Crescent City Fitness Foundation announced a goal of raising $1 million for local nonprofits at this year’s Crescent City Classic 10k
With the 41st run of the Allstate Sugar Bowl Crescent City Classic just a little over six weeks away, officials with the Crescent City Fitness Foundation announced a goal of raising $1 million for local nonprofits.
“The New Orleans community never ceases to amaze us with their generosity when it comes to charitable giving and supporting those in need throughout the area,” said Crescent City Classic Charity Director Hilary Landry. “All we can hope is to continue to outdo ourselves year after year.”
The nonprofit partners recruit and organize teams of 100, 75, 50, or 25 runners and walkers who commit to raising a minimum of $200 for their charity by race day.
Official charity runners receive various perks and incentives as part of the “RUN FOR IT” program including private party tent access, starting position in the charity corral and personal online fundraising page.
The Allstate Sugar Bowl Crescent City Classic 10k road race, expected to attract almost 25,000 runners and walkers, for its 41st running, will be held Saturday, April 20. The 6.2 mile course begins outside the Mercedes Benz Superdome and runs through the historic French Quarter to City Park where the popular Michelob Ultra Post Race Fest is held. This year’s after party will feature the Phunky Monkeys playing in concert as festival-goers enjoy 227 kegs of draft beer and 43,000 servings of red beans and jambalaya.
Allstate Sugar Bowl Crescent City Classic 10k
2020 race is cancelled. Virtual race only. Details on their website. The Classic is New Orleans’ (and the region’s) premier 10k road race, and one of the oldest 10k races in the nation. For40 years, it has combined world class competition, amateur participation and great fun for all participants. Starting in 1979 with 902 participants, the All state Sugar Bowl...
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has now said a decision in the case of Semenya will now be announced at the end of April
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has decided to put off a decision in the case of South African 800m runner Caster Semenya until the end of April, with no date specified.
The CAS had originally said its decision would be made public on March 26, six months before the IAAF World Championships in Doha, Qatar, which start on September 28.
The IAAF’s new rules on male hormone levels in female athletes were to take effect on November 1, 2019, but are suspended pending the CAS’s decision. No reason was given for the delay.
The case involves the IAAF’s new rules regarding levels of male hormones in female athletes born with differences of sexual development (DSD) competing at distances shorter than the mile.
If the CAS rules in favor of the IAAF, athletes like Semenya would either have to take medication to bring her natural hormone levels down, move up in distance, or compete against men.
Skechers Performance returns as title sponsor for the 2019 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon
Skechers Performance returns as title sponsor for the 2019 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, March 24. Throughout race weekend, Skechers will offer exclusive race-branded merchandise.
Los Angeles Marathon winner Weldon Kirui (2016 and 2918) returns to compete for a record-breaking third victory at the race.
“Now in our fourth year as title sponsor, we are proud to host more than 24,000 runners from across the United States and more than 60 countries, who will join us in bringing this monumental event to life,” said Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers. “From first-time marathoners to seasoned runners and elite athletes to all the fans and supporters, we look forward to the camaraderie and enthusiasm that this race creates for Southern California. And we’ll be watching Skechers elite athlete Weldon Kirui when he runs Sunday to attempt a record third victory on this iconic course.”
Visitors to the Skechers Performance booth at the Health & Fitness EXPO in the Los Angeles Convention Center will have the opportunity to meet Weldon, as well as four-time Olympian Meb Keflezighi on Saturday, March 23 at 11AM. Meb will also be signing his new inspirational book, 26 Marathons: What I’ve Learned About Faith, Identity, Running, and Life From Each Marathon I’ve Run (Rodale Books), which will be available for purchase.
A collection of exclusive race-themed and inspired footwear and apparel will be offered at the EXPO. Influenced by the colors of LA’s top sports teams, the collection includes limited edition pairs of Skechers GO RUN Forza 3™ and Skechers GO RUN Ride 7™. Additionally, a new color of the Skechers GO RUN Razor 3 Hyper™ will debut and be available for purchase at the EXPO—this new training and racing style features an innovative Hyper Burst™ midsole and was recently named Editors’ Choice by Runner’s World. The collection is currently available on Skechers.com and at select Skechers retail stores in the Los Angeles area.
Many have expressed their concerns around removing the 5000m from the IAAF Diamond League including Eliud Kipchoge
Marathon world record-holder Eliud Kipchoge has a fairly quiet social media presence, rarely expressimg personal views and using it primarily as a tool to promote events he will be participating in or to thank fans and sponsors.
But on Wednesday evening, Kipchoge tweeted about the IAAF’s recent decision to remove the 5,000m from the Diamond League.
The 5,000m has been crucial for my career and has helped me to become the athlete I am today. I believe in long term careers where track and field can result into a great marathon career.
“I hope future athletes will have the possibility to follow this exact same path in their careers.”
Many athletes, fans and coaches have expressed their concerns around removing the event from the Diamond League, which is the most competitive circuit in track and field.
Many are worried that the removal of the 5,000m from the Diamond League will take an event that has helped shaped some of the greatest runners of all time, and make it irrelevant.
Marathon Musician Lee Perriera plans to run from Phoenix, Arizonia to Burbank, California, and hopes to raise $1 million for charity
Lee Perriera calls himself the marathon musician because he can do both: play music and run marathons. Starting this Sunday he plans to run from Phoenix, Arizonia to Burbank, California.
"Last year, I ran the Rock N' Roll marathon and then I performed afterward," said Perriera.
Perriera says he was inspired by his favorite talk show host Ellen DeGeneres to spread love and kindness. So he'll be running from Phoenix all the way to Ellen's studio in Burbank, Calif. in hopes to be featured on her show as well as to raise $1,000,000 in the process for four non-profits.
Perriera plans to split the $1,000,000 dollars four ways. He plans to donate to Ellen's WIldlife Fun, Driving Out Domestic Violence, the Arizona Healtcare Foundation, and the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children. Each charity will get $250,000.
Lee plans to stream his whole run on Facebook.
"Every day for 16 days, we'll be live-streaming," Perriera said. "Each day will be a marathon until I get to Burbank, Calif."
Singer, songwriter, guitarrist Lee Perreira combines classic blues riffs with a soulfully textured vocal style leaving his audience instantly captured.
The music of Lee Perreira finds its life in the continuos and passionate pursuit of musical excellence, breathing that passion into the soul of his audience. Tracing his roots back to Long Beach, California Lee began playing guitar at the age of 12.
A regularly performing musician, he averages over 300 events per year throughout the U.S. Award winning artist Lee Perreira has opened for and sat in with blues Legend Buddy Guy, opened for James Bay at Mix 96.9s Sold out "Spring Thing" and also shared the night with amazing artists such as Foo Fighters, Gary Clark Jr, Train, The Fray, INXS, Journey, just to name a few.
His last album Whats That Gotta Do With My Dreams? is currently on rotation at the radio.
The concept of the tokyo 2020 olympic torch is to bring the Japanese people together
The Olympic torch incorporates several elements of Japanese culture, and reinforces Tokyo 2020’s Olympic Torch Relay concept: “Hope lights our way”.
The concept is designed to bring the Japanese people together around messages of support, acceptance and encouragement of one another, while also reflecting the Olympic flame’s ability to promote peace and hope to the world.
Not only do Japan’s famed cherry blossoms happen to bloom in March, coinciding with the start of the Olympic Torch Relay, but the shape of the torch also resembles a Japanese traditional “Sakuramon” cherry blossom emblem.
The body of the torch features five cylinders that represent petals of the beloved flower. Flames are generated from each “petal”, which are united in the centre of the torch, lighting the way with greater brilliance. A number of technological innovations are deployed in the combustion section that lights the torch, including catalytic reaction.
Further building on this spirit of innovation, the torch’s unique shape is made possible by utilising the same modern aluminium extrusion technology used in the manufacturing of Japan’s renowned bullet trains.
The construction of the torch also incorporates sustainability by using aluminium waste from temporary housing that was built in the aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake. While the materials were once used to help rebuild lives, they will now be used to spread a message of hope and recovery.
In keeping with its vision to celebrate unity in diversity, the torch was designed to ensure ease of use for everyone. It consists of a weight and shape that is simple to grip and features a position mark to help visually impaired torchbearers identify the front of the torch.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Fifty-six years after having organized the Olympic Games, the Japanese capital will be hosting a Summer edition for the second time, originally scheduled from July 24 to August 9, 2020, the games were postponed due to coronavirus outbreak, the postponed Tokyo Olympics will be held from July 23 to August 8 in 2021, according to the International Olympic Committee decision....
Members of the Manhattan Beach-based Skechers running team will take part in the Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday
Every Thursday evening, the South Bay Running Club starts its training runs at the downtown Manhattan Beach Skechers store. On Sunday, 120 of its members will join an estimated 24,000 other runners at Dodger Stadium to compete in the Los Angeles Marathon. South Bay Running Club’s sponsor Skechers is also the title sponsor of the Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon.
The races begin at 6:30 a.m. with the Wheelchair division followed by Handcycles (6:42 a.m.), the Elite Women (6:45 a.m.), and the Elite Men and the rest of the field at 6:55 a.m. The race finishes on the Santa Monica bluffs, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Skechers’ support of the South Bay Runners Club has helped the club grow to over 360 members in only four years. Members run for reasons ranging from raising awareness for Train 4 Autism (the official charity of the Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon), to running in memory of loved ones, to putting a modern spin on race prep through virtual training across the country.
“Most of our participants are runners but quite a few are run-walkers and race walkers,” Weisberg said. “Some will be running to get a personal record or qualify for the Boston Marathon. Some run to raise money for charity and others just want to check it off their bucket list.
Secret service agent Garrett Fitzgerald fighting paralysis is training for the Boston Marathon
Three years ago a driver, high on heroin, crashed into secret service agent Garrett Fitzgerald’s work vehicle, paralyzing him below the neck.
Now he can walk with electrodes places over his muscles and is now training for this year's Boston Marathon with some help from his coworkers. They're called Team Fitz and they're raising money for the center that's trying to help him walk again.
It was Don McGrail’s idea to start Team Fitz two years ago.
"It's really tough to see a colleague and a friend struggle as much as he's had to struggle. But it's been inspirational at the same time to watch his attitude the way he approaches things," said McGrail.
Now Fitzgerald spends much of his week at Journey Forward in Canton, a non-profit rehabilitation center that helps those paralyzed through an intense exercise-based program.
"This is an organization that takes people when they're at their worst and helps them improve. Helps them get to a place where they want to be. Get to a place that's healthier, that's stronger, that’s better," said Fitzgerald
Most of the people who come to Journey Forward were told they'd never walk again. For Dan Cummings, he's living proof they can. He broke his neck almost 20 years ago from diving into shallow water.
"They said I would be a dependent c-6 quadriplegic. I would spend my life in a wheel chair and I'd be lucky if i could ever feed myself," said Cummings.
Cummings started Journey Forward after spending four years rehabilitating at a clinic in Southern California. He now walks with the assistance of a walker.
"Why did I have to move 3,000 miles away not only to walk again, but a place to give me my life back," says Cummings.
Recovery for spinal chord injuries isn't measured in inches, but in millimeters. Cummings says that at least 15 people who were told they'd never walk again have taken their first steps at Journey Forward.
Garrett's goal is to walk on his own again and return to the Boston field office.
The 124th Boston Marathon originally scheduled for April 20 was postponed to September 14 and then May 28 it was cancelled for 2020. The next Boston Marathon is scheduled for April 19, 2021. Among the nation’s oldest athletic clubs, the B.A.A. was established in 1887, and, in 1896, more than half of the U.S. Olympic Team at the first modern...
Oh Joo-han, a Kenyan-born marathoner with South Korean citizenship, will be able to represent his adopted country at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics
According to Oh Chang-seok, a former men's national marathon coach who helped the Kenyan-born runner with his naturalization, the IAAF recently announced that the 30-year-old marathoner can be formally selected for the South Korean national team starting March 7.
Originally, the IAAF said that Oh Joo-han can run for South Korea starting in August 2021. But after reviewing his national team eligibility, the IAAF changed its decision.
"We first requested the IAAF to review Oh's national team eligibility in December 2018, but it told us to submit additional documents that can prove his residential history in South Korea," Oh Chang-seok said.
"So, we submitted notarized documents from Cheongyang County Governor and his lawyer, and we passed the status reexamination."Born Wilson Loyanae Erupe, Oh acquired his South Korean passport last September.
Under a new rule by the IAAF on transfers of allegiance, athletes must wait three years after switching allegiance before they can represent their adopted country.
Previously, athletes who hadn't represented their native country only had to wait one year to compete for their adopted country. But Chang-seok thought that Oh's case could be subject to review.
After Oh completed his naturalization process, with help of the Korea Association of Athletics Federations (KAAF), he requested the IAAF to reexamine the case."Oh has been affiliated with Cheonyang County (in South Chungcheong Province) since 2015 and he has only been competing in marathon events in South Korea," Chang-seok said.
With paperwork cleared, Oh will now aim to win bronze at Tokyo 2020 for South Korea.
"Oh will compete in an international marathon event in September and will try to pass the Tokyo Olympic qualifying standard time (of 2 hours, 11 minutes, 30 seconds)," Chang-seok said. "Oh's target is to stand on the podium at the Tokyo Olympics for South Korea in August 2020."
How The 2020 Olympic Qualifying Rules could Impact The Sprints, Field Events, and Walks in the United States
In case you haven’t been paying close attention, the IAAF has greatly increased the difficulty of the entry standards as they mainly want athletes to qualify via the newly-created world rankings. When the IAAF announced its new qualifying system on March 10, “the process is designed to achieve about 50 percent of the target numbers for each event through Entry Standards and the remaining 50 percent through the IAAF World Ranking System,” but that is somewhat misleading as most of the athletes who qualify via the entry standard would also qualify via the world rankings.
The entry standards were mainly designed as an insurance policy for a superstar who might have been out with injury or pregnancy, as the IAAF explained in a press release in July, “Entry standards will be approved and published later this year, but will be set for the sole purpose of qualifying athletes with exceptional performances unable to qualify through the IAAF world rankings pathway.”
Despite that, for some unknown reason, USATF told us on Friday that they won’t pay any attention to the IAAF world rankings for Olympic Trials competitors if there are three people in an event who have hit the qualifying standard.
So even if the top three finishers in an event at the US Olympic Trials are all ranked in the top 32 in the world — the IAAF takes at least 32 people for every track and field event except for the multis (24) and 10,000 (27) — if they don’t have the standard, USATF has said they won’t be going to the Olympics if there are three other finishers at the Trials who have hit the qualifying mark.
If the 2020 rules had been in place for 2016, USATF wouldn’t have sent Paul Chelimo — who finished third at the Trials in the 5,000 in 2016 and would have been ranked in the top 30 in the world had the world rankings existed — to the Olympics even though he went on to earn a silver medal as his PR at the time was slower than the 2020 standard.
All told, seven US mid-d or distance runners — all of whom were top three at the Trials and five of whom went on to make the final in their event in Rio — would not have made the team.
Some ultra runners have completed 631 miles or more within 10 days but have any done so on a trail as tough as the one Michael Wardian is running in Israel?
The Israel National Trail (INT) is an approximately 1015km / 631mi hiking trail that crosses Israel from its southern to northern border, traversing a wide range of landscapes, a rich variety of flora and fauna, and a diversity of cultures.
The trail stretches from Eilat on the Gulf of Aqaba to the Dan Kibbutz near the Lebanese border, and was named by National Geographic as one of the 20 best "epic hiking trails" in the world.
We believe the most likely Fastest Known Time on the INT to be set at 15 days in 2013 by Australian Richard Bowles.
On March 12th, 2019, Michael Wardian began his attempt to complete the trail in 10 days.
Wardian is a prodigious American marathoner and ultra-marathoner with a lengthy list of podium finishes at distances from half marathon to 100 miles, with world records such as the fastest time for 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days, and the fastest 50k on a treadmill, and who has completed many of the worlds most challenging races. In September 2018 Wardian ran the 184.5 mile C&O Canal Towpath in an FKT of 36h36m, beating Park Barner's 1976 time by just 12 minutes!
Michael is eight days in and has covered 776k with 241k to go according to the website Fastest Known Time which tracks these types of events. Photos by Ian Corless.
(Editors note: Michael is also part of the Run The World4 Challenge team and all his miles are being logged there. He is currently in first place with 504.48 miles logged since March 1. His team Elite Men is currently in second place with 2159 miles. Team Kenya is leading with 2304 miles. This event ends March 30. Five teams of 14 are logging in as many miles as possible within 30 days.)
by Fastest Known Time
Run The World Global Challenges
Run The World Global Challenge is a world wide celebration of running. RTWChallenge 9 started Jan 1, 2021 and will go the entire year with monthly winners. Here is he link for the official results of Run The World 52-Week Challenge. Congrats to all our participants. RTW Challenge #8 was January 1, 2020 to December 31 2020. RTW Challenge #7...
Kami Semick won every Ultra race she entered in 2009 and now is making a comeback
A decade ago, at 42, Kami Semick reached the pinnacle of ultrarunning. She won every race she entered in 2009, including two world championship events in the 100k and 50k, and earned UltraRunning’s Ultrarunner of the Year title for the second year in a row.
But five years later, she called it quits and disappeared from the sport.
Her breaking point came at The North Face Endurance Championship 50-miler in San Francisco, a race she’d won in 2008. At that event in December 2014 where she finished 17th female, “It felt like I was dragging a load of bricks around,” says Semick, now 52 and living in Bend, Oregon. “The only reason I finished is because I promised myself this was the last time I was going to run 50 miles. I wasn’t coming back because I felt so horrible. I shook hands with my sponsor The North Face and said, ‘Nice knowing you, but I gotta stop.’”
Fast forward another five years to now, and suddenly, Semick’s name is popping up again. Eschewing attention-seeking social media posts, she quietly and cautiously began running longer distances again in 2017. She finished two 50-milers and a 100k in her home state last year, then won a 40-miler and 50k in California. Now she’s getting ready to line up at the hyper-competitive Lake Sonoma 50 in April, and the Lavaredo Ultra 120K in Italy in June.
While those newer to the sport might not even recognize Semick, those of us who began ultrarunning in the mid-2000s probably share my excitement at seeing her return. Personally, I’ll never forget The North Face ad campaign from 2006 that showed Semick trail running with her then-4-year-old daughter strapped onto her back. Semick’s muscly physique, fast times at races, and gutsy combination of running and parenting gave female ultrarunners a powerful role model.
I reached out to Semick to find out what happened, and what it’s like to return to the scene and get ready to race again after a long break after turning 50. She agreed to talk, but with some reluctance as part of her looked forward to showing up to Lake Sonoma without being recognized.
“If nobody knows I’m there at a starting line, I’m so happy about that, because then there’s no expectations,” she says. “I’m trying not to be attached to my history as a runner, and I don’t love the spotlight, but the reason I wanted to talk is because I’m curious about other women’s experiences. If I can share my story, then maybe we can join together as women in our 50s and say, ‘Yes, it’s hard.’ … I feel like we have to band together for support.”
by Sarah Lavender Smith (Ultra Running Magazine)
Lake Sonoma 50
The race is held on the rugged trails at Lake Sonoma, about 10 miles northwest of Healdsburg. The course is 86% single track and 9% dirt roads, with the first 2.4 miles on a paved country road.The race starts at 6:30 a.m. and has a 14-hour time limit. ...
American distance star Jordan Hasay is prepping for the Boston Marathon as she wins the Shamrock 15K run in Portland
With picture perfect weather 20,000 runners and walkers turned the City of Roses green as they celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at Shamrock Run Portland, Oregon’s largest running event, and one of the largest races of its kind on the West Coast.
American distance running star and Portland local Jordan Hasay won the women’s 15k in 51:34. Hasay, who is prepping for the April 15 Boston Marathon, is healthy again after withdrawing from her last two marathons due to injury.
“It was nice to have a little fun out there today,” said Hasay, the second fastest female marathoner in U.S. history. “I felt great and it was a nice hard effort. The 15k course has a few hills that were a perfect simulation for Boston and it’s always a huge honor to break the tape in your hometown race.”
Not to be overshadowed in the 15k, Scottish Olympian Andrew Lemoncello won the men’s race (48:28) for his second victory of the day, having out kicked Tate Schienbein in a sprint finish in the 5k just an hour earlier. Schienbein prevailed in the men’s 8k, clocking 24:15 for the 4.97-mile distance.
“I wouldn’t normally do two races in one day, so this was a great opportunity,” said Lemoncello, who recently moved to Portland. “The thing with Oregon you usually get to make excuses about races because of the conditions, but there are absolutely no excuses today, it was the most perfect weather you could have. It was a fantastic day.”
Canadian Olympian Malindi Elmore was the women’s winner in the 8k. Second place went to Lindsey Scherf (27:51) and Portland’s Tara Welling, a two-time event champion and co-founder of RunDoyen Coaching, finished in third (27:57).
“It’s a whole new perspective after having a baby, out there having the time to myself and I probably got a little carried away and ran harder than I expected,” said Welling, a two-time National Champion running her first race since having a baby two months ago. “This race is awesome just being in Portland we have a lot of good women and men runners and I knew it was going to be a tough field, but it was a lot of fun to be out here again.”
In the half-marathon event, husband-and-wife duo Jesse Thomas and Lauren Fleshman emerged victorious in their races. Thomas, a professional Triathlete, broke away from a large pack to win with a time of 1:08:06. Fleshman, a two-time U.S. 5,000m champion, was the first woman to cross the finish line in 1:21:44.
“I had no idea what to expect as this was the first “running only” race I’ve done in 8 years,” said Thomas, who is training for the Eugene Marathon in April. “We had an awesome pack for the first six miles and I just tried to tuck in with the guys. For Portland, Oregon in the middle of March the weather was unbelievable and I really liked the course, with the out and back by all the spectators and then sharing the road with the 15k runners cheering for you. It was great and you’re always happy when you have a good day.”
Renowned ultramarathoner and bestselling author, Dean Karnazes, is set to run the inaugural MCM50K on October 27
Renowned ultramarathoner and bestselling author, Dean Karnazes, is set to run the inaugural (Marine Corps Marathon) MCM50K on Oct. 27 in Arlington, VA. Karnazes, named by TIME magazine as one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World,” will also be the featured speaker at the MCM Carbo Dining In on Oct. 26, as part of MCM Weekend.
The MCM50K sold out in one hour and is set to be the largest ultra in the United States with nearly double the participants of the 2018 record. Karnazes will add running with the Marines to his impressive resume that includes running 50 marathons in all 50 states in 50 consecutive days; competing on all seven continents; winning the ESPN ESPY Award for Best Outdoor Athlete; and being a three-time winner of Competitor magazine’s Endurance Athlete of the Year.
The NY Times bestselling author has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits, such as running across the Sahara Desert and the South Pole; 350 continuous miles without sleep for three nights; and as a solo participant in ten different 200-mile relay races.
“I am thrilled and honored to be part of the inaugural MCM ultramarathon. Going beyond the marathon is the ultimate test of human endurance and I look forward to the challenge,” shares Karnazes.
Marine Corps Marathon
Recognized for impeccable organization on a scenic course managed by the US Marines in Arlington, VA and the nation's capital, the Marine Corps Marathon is one of the largest marathons in the US and the world. Known as 'the best marathon for beginners,' the MCM is largest marathon in the world that doesn't offer prize money, earning its nickname, “The...
Belay Tilahun of Ethiopia and Joyciline Jepkosgei of Kenya won their New York City racing debuts in the open division
Tilahun, a 24-year-old member of West Side Runners, recorded his surprise victory in a time of 1:02:10 with an exciting kick through the final two miles.
“I was feeling quite cold at the beginning, but as I was warming up, I began to feel better. After about 15 kilometers, I was confident that I could win. So I used the finishing kick that I had to win,” Tilahun said.
Eritrea’s Daniel Mesfun finished second in 1:02:16 after leading for the majority of the race, while U.S. Olympic silver medalist Paul Chelimo took third in 1:02:19 in his half-marathon debut.
A record eight American men finished in the top 10 in the open division, as Chelimo was followed by Jared Ward, Noah Droddy, Brogan Austin, Tim Ritchie, John Raneri, Parker Stinson, and Ben True, respectively.
In the women’s open division, Jepkosgei, the half marathon world record-holder, won her first-ever race in the United States on a solo run to the finish in a time of 1:10:07. The world championship silver medalist in the distance became the sixth woman from Kenya to win the event, and the first to do so since 2014. “This season I am preparing to debut in the marathon, and this was a great half marathon to see how my body feels,” Jepkosgei said.
Fellow Kenyan Mary Ngugi came through the finish line one minute later in 1:11:07 to take second place, 15-hundredths of a second ahead of last year’s champion, Ethiopia’s Buze Diriba.
Emma Bates, the 2018 USATF Marathon champion, was the top American in the women’s open division, taking fourth place in 1:11:13. She was followed by 2018 Boston Marathon winner Des Linden in fifth place in 1:11:22.
United Airlines NYC Half-Marathon
The 2020 event scheduled for March 15 has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus. The United Airlines NYC Half takes runners from around the city and the globe on a 13.1-mile tour of NYC. Led by a talent-packed roster of American and international elites, runners will stop traffic in the Big Apple this March! Runners will begin their journey on...
New course record set at the 8th Annual Athens Half Marathon
Greek Panagiotis Karaiskos won the 8th Athens Half Marathon on Sunday, setting a new record time for the course in the center of the Greek capital, the Hellenic Track and Field Federation (SEGAS) announced.
Karaiskos crossed the finish line in front of the Greek parliament in one hour eight minutes and four seconds, improving the event's best time which Constantinos Gkelaouzos had achieved last year.
"I really wanted the first place. I faced some problems with my stomach during the race, but I perform well in warm weather under high temperatures," the athlete who had finished ninth in the Athens Marathon last November said, according to a SEGAS press release.
The thermometer in Athens showed 22 degrees Celsius on Sunday.
Greek runner Stefania Leontiadou was the first in the women's category, finishing in 1:20:43.
"It was a good experience. It was a test for me, because I plan to run at the Rotterdam Marathon race in three weeks. It was hot, but I did well," she said.
The center of the Athens was flooded on Sunday with thousands of runners of all ages participating in the Half Marathon as well as shorter courses in the largest sports event of the spring here.
Some 22,000 professional and amateur runners participated this year, according to organizers of SEGAS and the City of Athens.
The annual sports event aims to promote a healthier lifestyle and an image of Athens which will attract more foreign visitors throughout the year.
Did you know? Bone Broth Soup is packed with muscle boosting minerals and sodium for post-race recovery
There were stories about coconut oil and butter making a comeback. Now it’s soup. Long touted as a tool to help fight illness and inflammation, bone broth—a basic soup made with animal bones, among other ingredients—is trending among the smoothie-drinking, health-conscious crowd as a restorative miracle potion. But endurance athletes have been sipping stock for centuries.
“Homemade bone broth is an excellent source of minerals, like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium, in forms that your body can easily absorb. It’s also rich in amino acids, collagen and anti-inflammatory compounds, like chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine,” says sports nutritionist Melissa Hartwig.
“These nutrients improve digestion, aid in muscle repair and growth, reduce joint pain, promote a balanced nervous system, and strengthen the immune system.”
Granted, some nutritionists argue that many of the health claims surrounding bone broth aren’t backed by research, such as stock having anti-inflammatory properties or helping with GI issues; however, one undeniable benefit is the presence of extra minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, which are important for bone health and muscle function, and are not naturally bountiful in the dairy-free Paleo diet, says Leslie Bonci, director of sports nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Center for Sports Medicine.
Another nutritional bonus is its high sodium content—good for athletes training for or participating in a long-distance race.
“There’s a reason broth is served at aid stations during the run portion of an Ironman triathlon,” says sports dietitian Lauren Antonucci. “Toward the end of a race, you’ve lost a lot of salt from sweat and need to replace it in order to prevent muscle cramping and dizziness, but keeping up with your sodium intake is hard, especially because you’re sick of consuming so many sweet, sugary things, like gels and sports drinks. Sipping some broth at that point could play a role in maintaining your fluid balance,” Antonucci says, because sodium helps the body retain fluid.
One study found that athletes prefer savory over sweet tasting foods later on in an ultra-endurance running event, making broth a no-brainer choice for tired competitors. It doesn’t matter if it’s warm or cold, organic, veggie, chicken or beef—so long as it contains plenty of sodium, it will help you, Antonucci says.
Just remember that a little goes a long way: One four-ounce serving provides at least 200mg of sodium, on average, which is more than three times the amount in a packet of regular Gu. “Consuming just a sip or so at a time [every hour or so] is sufficient,” says Antonucci. “If you know you’re a salty sweater, you could take in a bit more, but in general, broth is something that you won’t need unless you’re going to be active for multiple hours at a time.”
And don’t forget to accompany it with additional fluids, foods, and electrolyte replacements, like sports drinks, water and gels, chews, or bars when you’re racing, says Bonci. “If broth was your only source of fuel during a prolonged activity, you wouldn’t be consuming adequate amounts of carbs or calories.”
Endurance athletes looking for broth’s sodium kick can buy boxed veggie, chicken, and beef stock at any grocery store, though some broth pundits would argue that the boxed stuff doesn’t impart the same health benefits as homemade stock. You can order homemade bone broth online or make your own with Hartwig’s easy recipe: system.”
The Ultimate Bone Broth Recipe for Athletes Ingredients: 4 quarts water, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 large onions, unpeeled and coarsely chopped, 2 carrots, scrubbed and coarsely chopped, 3 celery stalks, coarsely chopped, 1 bunch fresh parsley, 2-3 garlic cloves, lightly smashed, 2-4 lbs. meat or poultry bones
Place all ingredients in a large pot on medium-high heat, or in a large slow cooker set on high. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 12 to 24 hours. Strain the stock through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl and discard the waste. Let it cool, and then place the bowl (uncovered) in the fridge for several hours, until the fat rises to the top and hardens. Scrape off the fat with a spoon, reheat your broth and serve. (You can also add leeks, pepper, red pepper flakes, rosemary, thyme, sage and/or ginger.)
Eliud Kipchoge donates one of his shoes he wore in Rio to help motivate more people to take up running
Reigning Olympic champion and world marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya has donated one of the shoes in which he sped to victory in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games marathon.
The winning left shoe of the 2018 IAAF World Athlete of the Year will be one of the featured items in the “IAAF Heritage World Athletics Championships Exhibition”, a six-month display which will open in Doha on 18 April.
“I’m really pleased that my career will be permanently represented in the IAAF Heritage Collection,” said Eliud Kipchoge, who has also given a signed copy of the book detailing his world record run in Berlin.
“My running career has still far to go but I’m proud to donate one of my shoes from my Rio victory to be preserved for future generations of fans and publicly displayed. I hope it helps to motivate more people to take up the wonderful sport of running.”
The 400m2 exhibition will feature the world’s largest ever display of athletics artefacts and memorabilia, dating from 2nd Century B.C. to the present day.
In text, photographic and video displays, the exhibition succinctly tells the story of the sport’s 3000-year history.
Introductory displays cover athletics as it emerged from the ancient Olympic Games in 776 B.C. The story is carried through to the first modern Olympic Games of 1896, the foundation of the IAAF in 1912 and to creation of the IAAF World Championships in 1983.
Zab Mosenifar has now run 100 marathons and have logged in 135,200 miles in his lifetime
Zab Mosenifar has owned three cars in his lifetime—and he figures he only drove one for as many miles as his own two feet have run.
The 70-year-old Cedars-Sinai Medical Center physician competed in his 100th 26.2-mile race this month on Catalina Island, just off the coast of Southern California; the Weather Channel ranks it as the sixth-toughest marathon in the world. Mosenifar estimates his running total now equals traveling 5.6 times around the world, at about 135,200 miles.
“I don’t remember a day I haven’t run in the last 50 years. I also don’t remember ever being sick in my adult life,” he said.
Mosenifar runs 50 miles a week, usually on his own in the mornings and with a group of men who train on Fridays. He’s run all big-city marathons in the U.S., plus some European races. He usually finishes in about 4 hours and 30 minutes. His unofficial time at Catalina was 5 hours and 32 minutes; he finished third in his age group.
But he’s not focusing on the number of races he’s run.
“I’m more impressed that I’ve been able to run all of these years. It’s less about 100 marathons and more about the fact that I’m still healthy enough to run 50 miles per week and put so many miles on my body. That’s human nature—and to me, that’s much more impressive than running 5.6 times around the globe,” he said.
Sondre Nordstad Moen of Norway easily won the Gdynia Half Marathon
Sondre Nordstad Moen of Norway and Genet Gashie of Ethiopia turned in dominant victories at the Gdynia Half Marathon, an IAAF Bronze Label road race, on Sunday March 17.
After running alone for much of the race, Moen clocked 1:01:18 more than a minute clear of his closest competitor while Gashie took the women’s race in 1:12:05, 37 seconds ahead of compatriot Shegae Maeregu who clocked 1:12:42.
The race served as a test event for next year’s IAAF World Half Marathon Championships which will be hosted by this Baltic Sea coast city of 250,000 on March 29 ,2020. Runners competed on a new course whose finish is situated on the city’s main municipal beach, the same course that will be used for next year’s championships.
Despite the presence of some strong names -- most notably two-time winner Hilary Kimaiyo of Kenya -- the competition quickly evolved into a one-man show with Moen upping the pace when the pacemaker began to struggle after 7 kilometres. He reached the 10 kilometre mark in 29:14 but didn’t look back. Behind him, the only race that was developing was the battle waged for second between Ethiopian Shumet Akalnew and Pole Krystian Zalewski.
When Moen finished a long climb between kilometres 9 and 12, he still appeared fresh and ready to maintain that tempo. He was already more than a minute ahead at 15 km (44:00) and used the downhill section to further cushion his lead in the race’s waning stages. He clocked 58:13 at the 20 km checkpoint and sprinted along the seaside boulevards in Gdynia en route to his 1:01:18 race record, a solid peformance given the windy conditions.
“I had to run alone since the pacemaker struggled,” Moen said. “It was hard to keep the pace on the uphill section but the last six kilometres were very strong for me although the wind was not making it easy.
Surprisingly, Zalewski finished second clocking 1:02:36 in his half marathon debut. Akalnew completed the podium in 1:02:54. Kimaiyo finished a distant sevent in 1:05:28.
In the women’s race, Christine Oigo was looking to repeat her victory from last year. She initially formed part of the leading group of three, together with the Ethiopians Gashie and Maeregu, who covered the first five kilometres in 17:06.
But it was Gashie who then took command, passing ten kilometres in 34:11, four seconds ahead of Maeregu. She continued to pad her advantage to the finish line, her 1:12:04 run a race record as well.
Maeregu held on to finish second in 1:12:42. Poland’s Anna Gosk passed Oigo by the 15th kilometre and held on to claim the final podium spot, clocking 1:13.07.
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ONICO Gdynia Half Marathon
The date for Gdynia Half Marathon Mass start was moved from March to October 17,2020. This year's race will only be for Elite runners. The first race debuted in 2016, becoming one of the biggest half marathons in Poland in the first year. The race offers a unique opportunity to launch the spring season in Gdynia - "the city...
Thomas Panek is the first blind runner to complete the half marathon with guide dogs
Thomas Panek and his running guide dogs Westley, Waffle and Gus will make history on Sunday in the 2019 New York City Half Marathon.
Panek, the president and CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind, will be the first blind runner to complete the half marathon with guide dogs.
His trio of Labrador Retrievers -- who will take turns pacing him along the 13.1 mile course -- will be the first four-legged athletes in the race.
"It's really a team," Panek said.
Panek had no intention to give up the sport, even after losing his eyesight in his early 20s.
Thanks to volunteer human guides, he has since completed 20 marathons. Still, Panek missed the feeling of independence, which ultimately inspired him to start a formal training program for running guide dogs.
In 2015, Panek established the first-of-its-kind "Running Guides" program at Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a certified nonprofit school in Westchester County, New York that has trained guide dogs for the visually impaired for decades.
Twenty-four dogs have completed the program and another 12 are halfway to graduation. Once trained, Guiding Eyes matches each dog with an applicant and helps train the new team free of charge.
Thomas Panek finished the half on Sunday clocking 2:20:52.
Kiplagat led four men under 2:07 at the Seoul Marathon
Kenyan Thomas Kiplagat Rono and Desi Jisa Mokonin of Bahrain took convincing victories at the Seoul Marathon, an IAAF Gold Label road race, on Sunday March 17.
Kiplagat led four men under the 2:07 mark, clocking 2:06:00 to win his third career marathon. The 32-year-old knocked nearly two minutes from his previous lifetime best of 2:07:52 set at the 2014 edition of the Joongang Marathon, Seoul's annual autumn marathon.
Elisha Kipchirchir was second in 2:06:12, a massive improvement on his previous best of 2:07:32, set when winning the Eindhoven Marathon last October.
Mike Kiptum Boit rounded out the podium sweep for Kenya, clocking 2:06:24 to beat Ethiopian Fikre Bekele who clocked 2:06:27, career bests for both.
In a quality race, Robert Kiplimo Kipkemboi crossed the line in 2:07:11 to round out the top five.
Desi Mokonin who was seventh at the IAAF World Half Marathon Champpionships Valencia 2018, was even more dominant, winning by 25 seconds in 2:23:45, just six seconds shy of the personal best she set in Amsterdam last October. This was the first victory in four starts over the distance for the 21-year-old.
Hirut Tibebu, the winner here last year, was second this time around in 2:24:10.
Kenyan Celestine Chepchirchir was third in 2:24:49, a lifetime best for the 29-year-old. Zinash Mekonen of Ethiopia clocked 2:25:44 to round out the top four.
The men's course record of 2:05:13 was set by Kenyan Wilson Loyanae Erupe in 2016. Zhou Chunxia women's course record of 2:19:51 has stood since 2006.
Geoffrey Kamworor says he isn't quitting track anytime soon despite his success on the road
Two-time world cross country champion Geoffrey Kamworor has revealed he is not going to quit track anytime soon despite his success on the roads.
Speaking at the Kigari Teachers Training College, where Team Kenya to the World Cross Country Championships in Aarhus, Denmark is in residential training, Kamworor said he is still keen to be part of Team Kenya to August’s World Championships in Doha, Qatar.
However, the three-time World Half Marathon Champion could not reveal his distance of choice, between 5,000m and 10,000m, ahead of the global championships.
“I have not decided which race to run, but yes, it’s a priority once we are done with the World Cross Country,” said the 2:06 marathon man.
He remains determined to score a hat-trick of titles in Aarhus with his fifth-place finish at the national trials not a concern for him. He won the World Cross title in Guiyang, China in 2015, defended it in Kampala two years ago and he still keeps his push of emulating cross greats like Paul Tergat and John Ngugi, who won it five times each.
“I’m not worried about what happened at the national trials. Of importance is that I was selected in the team and I am confident I will retain my title,” he added.
Kamworor, who is captaining the side, expressed optimism that the team selected was the best he has been part of. “This is my fourth time at the world cross and if you look around, we have a good team, the best we have had so far. Remember, I have been with the team since my junior days,” he said. Kamworor said he is relishing the challenge of facing perennial rivals Ethiopia, Uganda and US runners at the event.
“This year will be tough. We have competition from our Kenyan brothers competing for America while Ethiopia and Uganda have come up very well lately,” he remarked.
He thanked Athletics Kenya for continued support in the availing kit and training allowances on time, saying: “We don’t have any complaints. We have been taken care of and we are grateful.”
Joyciline Jepkosgei and Edna Kiplagat showdown at New York City Half Marathon
Former two-time world marathon champion Edna Kiplagat and world half marathon record-holder Joyciline Jepkosgei will be among a horde of Kenyan stars who will take part in the New York Half Marathon on Sunday.
Majority of the athletes are using the race as part of their preparations for upcoming major races.
Jepkosgei will be debuting in the full marathon in Hamburg in April and she is using the race to gauge her preparedness as she seeks to swim in the deep end of the 42km race.
“I’m really prepared for the race in April but I’m using the half marathon to test my capability so far. Training in Iten has always given me good results,” said Jepkosgei.
“Competition will always be tight but I have the experience in the 21km. I will be doing my best to win the race as I finalise my training ahead of my debut,” Jepkosgei told Nation Sport.
Jepkosgei was the first woman to run under 30 minutes in 10km when she clocked 29:43 in the Prague Grand Prix in 2017.
She holds the half marathon record of 64:51 from 2017 Valencia Half Marathon.
Kiplagat, who is eyeing victory in Boston Marathon, said that she has finalised her training.
"The New York race is just part of training for me and I will be participating as part of my recovery program. I will be happy with any outcome in the race as I set my sights on the big race in April,” said Kiplagat.
Kiplagat told Nation Sport that her ultimate goal is to represent Kenya once again in the World Championships where she will be chasing a third title.
Norway's Sondre Nordstad Moen headlines the Gdynia Half Marathon this weekend
After setting a European record of 2:05:48 in the Fukuoka Marathon in December 2017, Moen missed the majority of the 2018 campaign due to a combination of illness and injury but the 28-year-old is working his way back to form and fitness.
Moen returned to competition with a second-place finish in the 5km Herculis in 13:37 and next on the agenda is the Gdynia Half Marathon on Sunday, a five-star certified road race by European Athletics Running for All.
“I am just happy to have made it back from my injuries - especially the tendon tear in the groin - and be in condition to run a honest half marathon again considering that I have only three months of running since my DNF at the European Championships last year,” said Moen, who stepped off the road just after the halfway point in Berlin last August.
“My training is not yet at the highest level, but my race in Monaco over 5km showed that I am on the right direction. On Sunday I expect strong competition and a fast race from the start,” he said.
Moen ran his half marathon lifetime best of 59:48 in Valencia in the build-up to the Fukuoka Marathon - a time which makes him the fourth fastest European of all-time. Moen isn’t quite in the shape to break the one hour-mark at this early juncture of his comeback but he is aiming for a time around the 62 minute-mark.
“If the weather conditions cooperate on race day, I would be happy to run my second fastest time ever,” said Moen, whose second fastest time stands at 62:19.
The Malta Marathon was cancelled due to extreme weather and no refunds were offered to the 4500 runners
The Malta Marathon was called off last weekend by race organisers after the country was hit by one of the worst storms in recent years, with gale-force winds causing severe damage in various localities.
A total of 4,500 runners were expected to be at the starting line at the Mdina Gate on Sunday morning but the organizing committee decided to cancel the event on Saturday night after a meeting with the safety officers.
Joe Micallef, the chairman of the race committee, said nobody could question the decision to call off the race as the safety of the participants and the persons involved in the organization of the marathon were paramount.
“I think everyone will agree with our decision to call off the marathon,” Micallef told the Times of Malta.
“We waited until the last minute in hope that the weather predictions would improve but they didn’t. Obviously, there is great disappointment as preparations had been ongoing for the last 12 months. You can’t imagine how much logistical work is involved to organise the Malta Marathon. But it was just not to be.”
The decision to cancel rather than postpone the 2019 Malta Marathon took many by surprise but Micallef said that it’s almost impossible to hold the race on another date due to a packed racing schedule.
“It’s an impossible task to move the Malta Marathon to another date,” Micallef said.
“First of all, when we set the date of the race we have the police, wardens, security personnel, volunteers and scouts all booked and it’s very difficult to have all this entities available together on another date.
“Besides, to organise a marathon we need the permit from the Malta Amateur Athletics Association (MAAA). There is an agreement in place that says that the MAAA cannot issue a permit to stage a race on a weekend when there is already another running event scheduled.
“The running calendar is jam-packed with races and it’s almost an impossible task to find an alternative date.”
Micallef said that the Malta Marathon Organising Committee (MMOC) will not be refunding the athletes who were planning to take part in Sunday’s race but are considering to offer a discount for the 2020 edition. “The Malta Marathon Organising Committee has no plans to refund the 2019 entrants,” Micallef said.
“It’s clearly written in our regulations that participants will not get their €35 ($50US) registration fee back if they don’t turn up on race day or the marathon is not held. Every participant agrees to these conditions when they register for the race.
“Unfortunately not many people really know how much it costs the organising committee financially to hold the race. We spent a lot of money to circulate fliers and banner around Malta to promote the race. We paid adverts in local newspaper to give the necessary information on our race.
“Added to that we have other expenses such as the bags that we give each participant to put their clothes for the race, the Facebook photo system, which cost us 10,000 euro so we have many expenses to cover.
“But having said that we are still considering to offer a discount to this year’s athletes who will be applying for next year’s race.
“We’re not obliged to do that but we’ll think about it.”
Micallef said that despite the cancellation of the event they will still be making the donation to the official charity of the race – Inspire.
“The MMOC has already decided that the money promised to our charity Inspire will be given to the organisation as promised,” Micallef said. “It’s a commitment that we want to keep.”
Malta Marathon
93 kilometres south of Sicily, almost slap-bang in the middle of the blue Mediterranean, the Maltesearchipelago comprises three inhabited islands, Malta, Gozo and Comino. Since the whole area adds up to only 196 sq. kilometres, you can understand that it was no easy task to come up with a marathon route of 42.2 kilometreswithout going round and round in circles....
Abadi Hadis took the win in The Bahrain Half-Marathon Two seconds cost the second place runner $75,000
The Bahrain Night Half saw some very fast results as runners chased one of the biggest prize purses in road racing. The top four men were only separated by seven seconds and with $100,000 USD on the line, that’s a painful margin to lose by. Abadi Hadis took the win in 59:42, he was followed by Jemal Yimer in 59:45, Bernard Ngeno was third in 59:47 and Fikadu Haftu was forth in 59:49.
In the women’s race, Brigid Kosgei, who’s the 2018 Chicago champion, took the win in 1:05:28 which is under 40 seconds off of the women’s world record set in 2017 by Joyciline Jepkosgei. Second place went to Ruth Chepngetich in 1:06:09 and third place went to Netsanet Gudeta in 1:06:49.
After the huge first place prize, the money drops off by 75 per cent. Second place gets $25,000 and third place gets $15,000, and then there’s another drop after the podium finishes with fourth only taking home $10,000 USD. The elite fields were so tight that in the men’s race, seven seconds was the difference between $100,000 and $10,000.
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As of Nov 22, 2019 a date for the 2020 event has yet to be confirmed. The first-ever Bahrain Night Half Marathon is set to feature some of the world’s most prominent names in long-distance running, along with a large number of enthusiasts of all ages and nationalities. Bahrain Half Marathon is a golden opportunity for participants to pursue an...
Two-time champion and Olympic gold medalist Joan Benoit Samuelson plans to run the Boston Marathon again at age 61
The Boston Athletic Association says the two-time champion and Olympic gold medalist will be in the field on April 15.
Benoit Samuelson was a 21-year-old Bowdoin College student in 1979 when she set an American marathon record and a women’s course record. She finished in 2 hours, 35 minutes, 15 seconds, wearing a Red Sox cap.
She returned in 1983 to set a world best of 2:22:43. She won the first Olympic women’s marathon at the 1984 Los Angeles Games.
Benoit Samuelson says her goal next month is to run within 40 minutes of the time she clocked in her Boston debut 40 years ago. She last ran the Boston Marathon in 2015.
Kenyan runners win at the Jerusalem Marathon today
Kenya's Ronald Kurgat won Israel's 9th Jerusalem Marathon on Friday at two hours, eighteen minutes and forty seven seconds (2:18:47), ahead of his compatriots Kipkogey Shadrack, who clocked 2:19:07, and Jonathan Chesoo (2:22:07).
Kenya also won the top three places in the women's race, as the winner was Nancy Chepngetich Kimayo at 2:44:50, ahead of Mercy Jelimo Too at 2:54:00 and Naomi Jepngetich in 2:58:00.
The Jerusalem Marathon has been held annually since 2011, the race also includes half marathon, 10km and 5km runs, as well as 1.7km family run.
Jerusalem Marathon
First held in 2011, the Jerusalem International Winner Marathon has become a major event with 30,000 participants, of which hundreds are elite competitors and runners from abroad. The course was especially selected to recount Jerusalem's 3,000-year historical narrative since the beginning of its existence. The race challenges runners while exposing them to magnificent views, exquisite landscapes and fascinating historical sites...
The strongest fields ever assembled for the New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon will be gunning for race records
On the men's side, four entrants with sub-2:10 credentials will be on the start line targeting the 2:13:05 standard set by Kenyan Josphat Too in 2013.
Among the favourites is Kenyan Mike Mutai, the winner of the 2016 Hong Kong Marathon who also boasts podium finishes from marathons in Singapore, Hangzhou and Hefei. Mutai, 36, clocked his 2:09:18 lifetime best in Dubai in 2012.
Another contender is Ethiopian Abraham Girma whose 2:06:48 personal best set in 2012 makes him the fastest in the field. More recently, he clocked 2:12:46 in Porto last November, finishing fifth.
A third contender is Philip Kangogo of Kenya, who set his 2:08:16 lifetime best when winning the 2015 Barcelona Marathon in his debut over the distance.
Mathew Kipsaat, who clocked 2:09:19 at the 2017 Rome Marathon, is also in the field.
Similarly in the women's race, five women with sub-2:30 credentials have been recruited to set their sites on Kim Jong-hyang's 2:34:53 race record set in 2014.
He Yinli (marathon world ranking: 164) of China is the fastest in the field with a personal best of 2:27:35 set at the 2015 Chongqing Marathon where she's finished on the podium twice. She clocked 2:31:14 at the Osaka Women's Marathon in January, her most recent race.
Kenyan Nancy Koech (marathon world ranking: 318) is another contender. She arrives armed with a 2:29:30 career best set at the 2017 Daegu Marathon, with wins at the Malaga, Copenhagen and Munster marathons to her credit.
Another Kenyan, Sylvia Medugu (marathon world ranking: 201), has a 2:29:09 personal best, set at the 2017 Frankfurt Marathon.
New Taipei City Wanjinshi Marathon
The best thing about Wan Jin Shi Marathon Race, is the chance to take in the enchanting view along the North Shore. The breathtaking view of the mountains and the seaside is the centerpiece of the race. The Queen's Head Rock is set against the backdrop of the North Shore, complemented by the area's many scenic landmarks. This is the...
Some of the best elite runners from around the world, are set to compete today in the inaugural Bahrain Night Half-Marathon offering $100,000 to the winner
The prestigious race is being held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad and organised by BAA in cooperation with International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), Association of International Marathons and Distance Races, BOC, Asian Athletics Association and Tumooh Sports Management.
The event features separate categories for men and women over 21.1kms while there are also six-km events for those who want to run for fun and be a part of the biggest half-marathon in the region.
The participants include some of the biggest names in international long-distance running, such as world record holder in half-marathon Abraham Kiptum of Kenya.
Kiptum was upbeat yesterday heading into tonight’s event despite it being his first night race. Just last September he set his world record of 58 minutes 18 seconds in Valencia, Spain, and is confident he can maintain his fine form in Bahrain.
“Let’s hope we can be as strong as we can be,” Kiptum said. “Although it is my first night race, if the weather is good, the pace is good and if we can be strong, then we shall have a good time.
“I always train in the mornings so it is a little new to me, but I’ll do my best.”
Among the men’s elite runners who are expected to challenge Kiptum are Ethiopian Jemal Yimer Mekonnen and Bahraini Hassan Shani.
Among the women, reigning world champion and world record holder of a women-only race Netsanet Gudeta Kebede of Ethiopia is one of the pre-race favorites as is reigning women’s full marathon world champion Rose Chelimo of Bahrain.
Rose’s fellow-Bahraini Eunice Chumba, who is a bronze-medallist at last year’s World Half-Marathon Championships, will also be competing along with Ethiopian Senbere Teferi, who is a former gold-medallist in the World Cross Country Championships and a former silver medallist in the 5,000m.
Mekonnen, Shani, Netsanet, Eunice and Senebre were present with Nasser and Kiptum at yesterday’s press conference along with BAA technical director Taher Righi and renowned Ethiopian coach Haji Adilo.
“It is very important for us to do well in this race, especially since we are representing Bahrain. We will try our best to get a good time and also win,” said Eunice.
The men and women winners receive a prize money of $100,000 each. All runners finishing in the top ten in both categories will also win cash prizes totaling over $350,000 plus possible bonus money.
There are bonuses of $30,000 for new world records.
Kenyans Erick Kiptanui and Vivian Cheruyiot lead strong field's for the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon this weekend
The EDP Lisbon Half Marathon field includes 21 male runners with personal bests of under 1:01 and ten in the women's field who have dipped under 1:10.
Erick Kiptanui made his debut over the distance in this race last year, winning in 1:00:05, and went on to improve to 58:42 in Berlin one month later. Two other sub-59:00 runners are in the field: 2013 winner Bernard Kiprop Koech, who has clocked 58:41, and Solomon Kirwa Yego, who set his 58:44 best in the 2016 Rome-Ostia Half Marathon.
But there are more athletes in this race who can produce some surprises. Ethiopia comes armed with Mosinet Geremew, winner of the 2018 Dubai Half Marathon with a 59:11 lifetime best from 2014, and Betesfa Getahun, who has a 1:00:26 personal best. He was third in the Barcelona Half Marathon last month.
Behind Kiptanui, the solid Kenyan contingent includes Micah Kogo, the 2008 Olympic bronze medallist over 10,000m who's clocked 59:07; Simon Cheprot who has a 59:20 lifetime best; Edwin Kiprop Kiptoo, who has a 59:26 best; Nicholas Kosimbei, who clocked 1:00:21 at this race last year; late addition Edwin Soi, the 2008 Olympic 5000m bronze medallist, who improved to 1:00:24 in Granollers, Spain, this year; and Japhet Korir, who has run 1:00:08.
Others to watch include Callum Hawkins of Great Britain, who'll be looking to improve on his 1:00:00 personal best and Abrar Osman of Eritrea, who's clocked 1:00:19.
In the women's field, Vivian Cheruyiot, the 2016 Olympic 5000m champion, is the undisputed star of the field. The 35-year-old, who also won three world titles on the track and the 2017 London Marathon, was second in this race last year clocking 1:09:44. She clocked 1:07:43 at last year's Great North Run, also finishing second.
She'll face a formidable field however, led by Ethiopia's Gelete Burka, who has a solid 1:06:11 lifetime best set last year.
Erick Kiptanui, Vivian Cheruyiot
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Jesse Pittore was a three-sport star at Napa High School who went on to a successful college athletic career at the University of California, Berkeley. After a season as a reserve guard on the 1956-57 Indian cage team, Pittore finished his high school basketball career with an outstanding senior year. He was elected captain of the 1957-58 team, selected to the Drake All-Tournament Team, Second Team All-NBL, won the team Free Throw Award and was selected as team Most Valuable Player. Pittore was a two-year starter in center field for the Napa High baseball team, hitting over .300 each year to help Napa to a 1957 NBL championship and a 1958 NBL co-championship. In football, Pittore was the starting tailback, punter and signal caller for the 1956 Napa Indians. He made Honorable Mention on the All-NBL team that year, and was Second Team All-NBL in 1957, when he starred as halfback, receiver and punter for Napa’s NBL co-champs. Pittore’s 1957 football season earned him a football scholarship to U.C. Berkeley, where he was a starter on the 1958 freshman team, and a three-year performer in the Bear varsity backfield. Pittore was Cal’s number one punter in 1961. He also played Rugby at Cal and was the only sophomore on the 1960 undefeated team. Pittore was named Napa High’s Most Athletic Senior in 1958 and his 3.95 high school grade point average earned him two scholarship offers at graduation and honors at entrance at U.C. Berkeley. He owns and operates a successful Bay Area-based business.
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Do you enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment? Are you seeking to develop within an organization? If so, then Stanford University School of Medicine has an exciting, challenging and rewarding job opportunity!
The Department of Emergency Medicine has an immediate opening for a Program Coordinator to support the Education Faculty and other education centered activities.
You will be working with an exceptional group of people in a dynamic and friendly work environment by providing administrative and operational support. This is a busy position requiring accuracy, organization, initiative, flexibility, and independence. An ideal candidate would exhibit excellent time management skills, communications skills, the ability to set priorities and a passion for working with people.
For information on the Department, please visit http://med.stanford.edu/emed.html
Act on behalf of the supervisor in regard to establishing priorities and identifying and resolving problems that are administrative in nature.
Oversee and/or perform duties associated with scheduling, organizing, and operating complex conferences, seminars, and events, including arranging with vendors for services, overseeing the production and distribution of materials, administering logistics, and managing event within budget.
Compose and draft documents and correspondence for presentations, course handouts, grants, conferences, seminars, and reports; perform substantial editing and fact checking. Create, maintain, modify, and/or ensure accuracy of content in various unit documents, displays, reports, brochures, social media, and/or websites.
Plan and schedule calendar(s) with limited consultation, resolve calendaring conflicts, and arrange travel in compliance with unit, university, and sponsor policies.
Create complex reports and spreadsheets which may utilize specialized software and systems.
Oversee and/or process a variety of complex financial transactions; produce, monitor, and reconcile budget statements; research, identify, and resolve discrepancies. May assist with capital or special equipment requests and/or vendor selection
Provide administrative oversight for fellowship program.
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High school diploma and four years of administrative experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
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Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and assign work to others.
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Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
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Prior work experience at Stanford University and/or in higher education strongly preferred.
Understanding of the organization of Stanford University Medical Center or similar academic medical center preferred.
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Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
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UM Pharmacy Professor Honored for Service
Stuart Haines receives award from the American College of Clinical Pharmacy
October 17, 2016 by Sydney Slotkin DuPriest
Stuart Haines
OXFORD, Miss. – Stuart Haines, director of the Division of Pharmacy Professional Development and professor of pharmacy practice in the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, is being honored with the Robert M. Elenbaas Service Award from the American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
The award, named for the founding executive director of ACCP, is given to someone who has devoted exceptional time and energy to the organization, which works to advance clinical pharmacy. Haines was president of ACCP in 2006-07 and has served continuously in some capacity over the past two decades.
“It’s truly an honor to be recognized by ACCP,” Haines said. “I’ve long admired Dr. Elenbaas. Not only was he an extraordinary practitioner and educator, but he was truly committed to advancing pharmacy as a clinical discipline. To receive an award named after him means a great deal to me.”
Besides his work at the university and with ACCP, Haines is editor-in-chief of iForumRX.org, an online journal for ambulatory care pharmacy specialists, as well as a scientific editor for the journal Pharmacotherapy and for the textbook “Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach.”
“Stuart is an incredible example of the power of professional service,” said David D. Allen, dean of the School of Pharmacy. “His dedication is not only an asset to the profession, but it demonstrates the value of service for our student pharmacists as well.”
Haines’ other accolades include an education award from ACCP, teaching awards from the University of Maryland and the University of Texas, and recognition as a fellow and distinguished practitioner of the National Academies of Practice.
“At this point in my career, I hope that I can help talented student pharmacists become engaged in professional associations.” Haines said. “I’ve witnessed what we can accomplish collectively through professional association work.”
Haines will be recognized at the ACCP annual meeting Oct. 23 in Hollywood, Florida.
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FACTBOX-Six ways to stay cool without air conditioning
by Megan Rowling | @meganrowling | Thomson Reuters Foundation
Saturday, 23 September 2017 00:06 GMT
Men cool off as they draw water leaking from a broken pipe during a heatwave in Islamabad, Pakistan June 5, 2017. REUTERS/Caren Firouz
When the next heatwave hits, what are the cheap, green options to keep the temperature down?
By Megan Rowling
BARCELONA, Sept 23 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - As heat becomes more extreme on a warming planet, millions more people are switching on air conditioners. But is machine-cooled air the best solution to rising temperatures?
In poorer countries, many families cannot afford air conditioning - although that is changing fast in the cities of emerging giants such as China and India.
Around the world, the number of air conditioners is expected to rise to 1.5 billion units by 2030 from 660 million in 2015.
This story is part of our special report Rising Heat: A warming planet braces for a sweltering future
In some richer, cooler countries like Britain or Finland, air conditioning hasn't traditionally been needed, and most private homes do not have the equipment installed.
But with global average temperatures having risen by more than 1 degree Celsius since pre-industrial times, people are increasingly being jogged out of their physical and behavioural comfort zones, experts say.
"With climate change, we are going to be experiencing higher temperatures more generally - but also more frequent, more intense and longer heatwaves too," said Angie Bone, head of the extreme events and health protection team at Public Health England, a UK government agency.
"The risks of heat can be under-estimated," she said.
Even as their efficiency improves, air conditioners contribute to the problem of global warming, as they need power to run - much of which will be provided by burning fossil fuels in the near term.
So when the next heatwave hits, what are the greener alternatives for staying cool? Here are some ideas:
-- Keep the temperature down at home: Barcelona city council, which activated measures to protect residents from heatwaves twice this summer, gives out practical advice, including closing blinds and shutters facing the sun and opening windows at night when the air cools down. Inside the house, rest in cooler rooms, and take a shower or use a wet towel to refresh yourself.
If you don't have fans or any form of cooling equipment, spend at least two hours a day in public places with air conditioning, such as libraries or cinemas.
-- Stay out of the heat in the street: Don't go out or drive during the hottest part of the day if you can help it. If you must, wear a hat or carry an umbrella. Dress in light-coloured, loose clothing. Avoid physical exercise, walk on the shady side of the street, drink plenty of water, and rest in cool places, says Barcelona city hall.
-- Look out for your neighbours: Health experts agree that those most at risk from extreme heat are the elderly and people with existing health problems, such as heart conditions, high blood pressure and asthma. That's especially true if they live alone. Young children and homeless people are also vulnerable.
"Most of us do know somebody, either in our friends or family or community networks, who may be more at risk and who might just value a bit of extra support when it gets hot," said Bone of Public Health England. During the heatwave that struck Europe in 2003, about 2,000 deaths more than normal were recorded in England and Wales over the hottest 10-day period, mostly among older people in the southeast.
England established a heatwave plan the following year, which recommends telephoning or visiting vulnerable people to make sure they are coping.
-- Spread the word: The Red Cross is active in getting the message out to the public about how to stay safe in hot weather across Europe - whether by making home visits, handing out leaflets, using social media or putting its experts on TV or radio to give alerts and tips.
Last month, it issued a statement warning of "serious health risks" as south and central Europe experienced the highest August temperatures in more than a decade."It can be dangerous and deadly for people," said Tiina Saarikoski, a senior public health officer with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. In France, for example, Red Cross teams handed out water to the homeless in cities and provided information and door-to-door checks on the elderly and isolated.
-- Build using traditional methods: Before air-conditioning was invented in the early 1900s, architects and ordinary folks built homes using materials with natural cooling properties that were designed to keep out heat - from constructing thick stone walls to putting in small windows facing away from the sun.
In Malaysian villages, traditional "attap" houses - wooden structures on stilts - are still a common sight. There is space for the wind to circulate under the house, which has a cooling effect, while the interior stays dry during floods. The houses have a high-pitched gable roof of "attap", a thatch made from palm fronds, which insulates against heat.
In parts of the world like Mali, where mud has been used to build from about the 13th century, traditional techniques can be seen as outdated and a sign of poverty. But swapping them with modern materials such as metal roofing sheets can make homes far hotter and more uncomfortable.
-- Borrow from nature: Green spaces with vegetation and trees, which provide shade and moisture, can help keep people cool - particularly in cities that are often several degrees hotter than surrounding areas due to a prevalence of concrete and glass, high energy use and pollution.
In hot, arid places such as Iran and Morocco, for example, buildings have been historically designed around a central courtyard that provides shade and keeps inhabitants cool. Japanese traditional architecture relies on wood, bamboo and paper, incorporating sliding doors and walls opening onto verandas that overlook landscaped gardens with ponds.
And in Louisiana, elevated "shotgun houses", emblematic of New Orleans, are suited to warm climates because of their long, narrow design, with rooms running front to back, doors aligned in a row and high ceilings - all of which improve air circulation.
Sources: Public Health England, Ajuntament de Barcelona, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, UN Environment, Encyclopaedia Britannica
(Reporting by Megan Rowling @meganrowling; editing by Laurie Goering and Ros Russell. Please credit the Thomson Reuters Foundation, the charitable arm of Thomson Reuters, that covers humanitarian news, climate change, resilience, women's rights, trafficking and property rights. Visit http://news.trust.org/climate)
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Home World News Inside Africa Madagascar: criminalizing the right to protest is wrong
Madagascar: criminalizing the right to protest is wrong
Amid escalating tensions following the Malagasy government’s reiteration of a ban on political protests, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for Southern Africa Deprose Muchena said:
“The ban on public protest imposed by the Malagasy government should not be used to target protesters or to criminalize freedom of peaceful assembly and expression. Malagasy authorities must respect their domestic and international obligations to create an environment for protesters to exercise their human rights.
“Equally, freedom of expression must also be respected by the opposition. People who do not choose to join anti-government demonstrations, such as the schoolchildren who have reportedly been forced from their classrooms to protest, should not face intimidation or harassment.”
Tension between the Malagasy government and opposition has been building since the start of April and culminated in a deadly clash in the capital Antananarivo on 21 April when two protesters were killed and 17 others were injured.
The unrest was sparked by changes to the country’s electoral laws, including a clause requiring candidates to provide a detailed criminal record which would disqualify some opposition candidates. The country’s constitutional court later scrapped some of the contested articles, including the one requesting a detailed criminal record.
On 27 April, the government announced a “permanent decision” to ban all political protests everywhere outside the capital in order to “protect the public order and the security of people and goods”.
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Murder of two KZN women killed with shots to the forehead puts GBV in spotlight again
Durban – THERE is no end to the scourge of gender-based violence (GBV) and despite the arrest of perpetrators, cases of brutal murders of women continue to escalate.
This was according to Police Minister Bheki Cele, who addressed the media yesterday on the lockdown level 1 regulations. He said the work of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Gender-Based Violence continued.
“If we all play our part, the country will certainly combat the coronavirus pandemic. Sadly, the same cannot be said for the second pandemic, which is at crisis levels in this country.”
He said that in efforts to respond to GBV, 30 hot spots had been identified, which were compiled based on the number of cases during the 2019/2020 financial year.
UMlazi, Inanda, Empangeni, KwaMashu, Ntuzuma, and Plessislaer police stations were the provincial stations included in the list of 30 hot spots.
Cele said provinces were encouraged to look at their own localised hot spots and ensure victim-centred service delivery in all corners of the country.
The acting provincial commissioner, Major-General Thulani Gonya, applauded the work done by the police in making swift arrests and issued a stern warning that the fight against GBV was on.
“We will make sure that we fight the pandemic of gender-based violence in our province,” he said.
Gonya was responding after the latest discovery of the bodies of two women in KwaMbonambi on Saturday that left the community living in fear.
They were found with gunshot wounds to their foreheads.
Neli Mkhwanazi, 35, of Dukuduku village, and Zanele Mbuyazi, 37, of Khondweni village, were found on the side of the road.
The police arrested a man who had been seen driving a bakkie with the two women inside. He was traced to a local clinic where he was found with a stab wound.
According to police spokesperson Colonel Thembeka Mbele the motive was still unknown.
She said the women were dropped off by the driver, who fired shots at them. “The 39-year-old suspect was arrested and charged with two counts of murder,” said Mbele.
The IFP also applauded the police for their swift reaction.
IFP spokesperson on Community Safety and Liaison, Blessed Gwala, said: “Although the motive has not yet been established, the IFP is of the view that the scourge of killing of women in rural areas is on the rise.
“We call for the local traditional leadership and the police to work together and conduct awareness campaigns.”
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LeBron James Joins Forces With Lyft To Provide Youth With Free Bike-Share Memberships
“A bike opened doors, allowed me to get to safe places after school, and gave me access to opportunities I never would have known,” said James.
NBA star LeBron James has been dedicated to making an impact in the lives of youth. According to CBS News, the Ohio native recently teamed up with Lyft to surprise teens with free access to bikes.
NBA legend LeBron James teams up with Lyft on bikeshare program https://t.co/pQpH1tBHnR
— CNBC (@CNBC) January 21, 2020
James’ experiences growing up inspired him to participate in the “Lyft Up” initiative. During his childhood he would use a bicycle to travel to and from safe spaces after school. While in New York City to compete against the Knicks, the 35-year-old stopped by a Harlem-based YMCA on Tuesday to surprise a group of teens with free bike-share memberships.
“Growing up, a bike changed everything for me,” he said before the crowd. “It was more than a way to go see my friends or play basketball – it was a way of life. A bike opened doors, allowed me to get to safe places after school, and gave me access to opportunities I never would have known.” Through the initiative, Lyft hopes to make bike-sharing accessible to thousands of teens in underserved communities throughout the country. “Taking care of the local communities is both the right thing to do and good for business,” Lyft President and co-founder John Zimmer told CNBC. “With LeBron as our inspiration, we want to demonstrate how transportation can be a spark that helps young people reach their full potential.”
The company plans to roll out the initiative in New York, Chicago, Oakland and the San Francisco Bay Area this year.
James is no stranger to philanthropy. In November, he announced that he will be adding transitional housing for the families of students at his I Promise School that are facing financial hardships. He has also been focused on combatting food insecurity. He collaborated with Walmart on a campaign to spread awareness about hunger in America and opened a pantry for underprivileged families at his school.
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Fate Of Long Island High School’s Football Season Unclear Following Player’s Death
Filed Under:Joshua Mileto, Sachem East High School, Sophia Hall
FARMINGVILLE, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Meetings will continue this week to determine if a Long Island high school’s football team will have a season this year following the death of a player during a preseason conditioning camp at the school.
Joshua Mileto was killed when the 10-foot, 400-pound log he and other teammates at Sachem East High School were carrying during a training exercise struck him in the head last week.
A funeral Mass for the 16-year-old 11th grader was held Tuesday.
Sachem school district Superintendent Kenneth Graham said in a statement that there is still an active police investigation and at any given time, the findings could potentially affect the team.
Tom Combs is the executive director for Section 11, the governing body of Suffolk County athletics, and said before the first game there must be 15 practices by law.
“There’s nothing I can do or the state would do for that,” he told WCBS 880’s Sophia Hall. “It’s about safety and preparation.”
He said he spoke with the athletic director and other school officials and said they would like the season to go on.
“There are just a lot of factors that they have to kind of weigh,” he said.
The first game is set for Sept. 1.
(© Copyright 2017 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)
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Leaving a Legacy: What is Planned Giving?
July 26, 2017 /in Church Administration, Church Leadership, Resources /by Linda Kurtz
Each month, we post a series of blogs around a common topic. This month, Deborah Rexrode is curating a blog series called “A New Perspective on Stewardship.” We’ll hear from some stewardship experts across the country on a wide range of what stewardship means for them. What are ways stewardship can be a spiritual practice? How might we come to a new understanding of the role of stewardship in ministry? We invite you to join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter!
by Olanda Carr
The term “planned giving” is not always easily understood. After all, shouldn’t we always plan when making a gift to someone, especially the church or another charitable organization? How is a planned gift any different from a regular gift? These are just a sample of the questions I often hear when presenting the topic of planned giving to a congregation or gathering.
Whenever I am asked to clarify the concept of planned giving, I often use a tree analogy: think of planned giving as planting seeds for shade trees that you will never sit under.
This analogy generally works well because it helps us to envision the true purpose of a planned gift: a financial gift (or seed) cultivated now that will be fully realized in the future. This analogy often works even better during periods of sweltering heat such as these, as I believe we all appreciate a cooling breeze or shade tree during the warm days of summer!
There are many definitions circulating the internet to define, clarify, and/or describe planned giving. From a Christian perspective, planned giving is not just about the responsible utilization of our financial assets, it is also a critical component of living out the tenets of our faith. On the Presbyterian Foundation’s website, planned giving is described this way: “[planned giving] is an opportunity for us all to return to God that which God entrusted us with during our lifetime. It is also an opportunity for us all to further strengthen Christ’s church for the future by providing for ministry and mission for those who come after us. We all stand on the shoulders of those who came before us; let’s be the shoulders for those who come after us” (1). In short, planned giving allows us to use blessings of today to bless those of tomorrow. For one to begin the planned giving process, however, it is imperative for one to take an inventory of assets prior to considering charitable giving opportunities. This estate planning process is a critical first step towards planned giving.
Estate planning is the process of managing accumulated assets for the present and the future. It is a written expression of your intentions for the protection and preservation of your assets during your lifetime and their management and distribution upon your death (2). Many financial advising institutions recommend creating a list of assets, both individual and shared, to assist one with developing a complete picture of one’s financial state. This allows an individual or couple to then enter the discernment process of asset distribution. The Presbyterian Foundation offers an asset recording instrument, the Estate Planning Workbook (3), for individuals to review and complete to capture such information. Inside the workbook, information related to investments, living will directives, retirement accounts, insurance policies and other pieces of related information are addressed.
After an inventory of assets has been developed, it is now time to consider charitable planned giving opportunities. While most immediately think of a named bequest in a will, there are many other options that should be considered when planning to donate to a particular church or charitable organization. Endowment funds, appreciated securities, charitable remainder trusts, life insurance beneficiaries, and retirement accounts are just a few of the many ways one can use accumulated assets to provide for future ministry.
Participating in planned giving allows us to develop an enduring statement of faith. Thus, as one begins to engage in the planned giving process, it is often helpful to reflect on the areas of ministry that have brought us the most joy in life. For some, it may be music. For others, it may be mission and outreach. Regardless of the specific area of ministry, however, a planned gift is an excellent way to provide financial support for the given ministry for many years to come. Thanks be to God!
Planned Giving Toolbox http://www.presbyterianfoundation.org/Resources/Ministry-Resources/Church-Tool-Box/Planned-Giving-Tool-Box.aspx
“What is Estate Planning”. Page 2. Composing A Legacy. The Presbyterian Church (USA) Foundation
Estate Planning Workbook. The Presbyterian Church (USA) Foundation
Olanda Carr, Jr. is the Ministry Relations Officer (MRO) serving the East Region for the Presbyterian Foundation. He works with congregations to create a culture of generosity, offers seminars and workshops, develops gifts and fundraising plans for ministries, and provides coaching to finance, stewardship and endowment committees. Olanda shares his call to the Foundation — “God calls us each day to do new and exciting things. I believe my service with the Foundation is such a call, as it provides me with an opportunity to further God’s kingdom and the mission of the PC (USA).”
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Crowdfunding Your Congregation
by Adam Copeland
What if a new technology existed that completely changed the way congregations raised funds for mission? What if there was a tool to make difficult-to-fund projects overflow with supportive donations? What if, by using a simple website, a congregation could discover hundreds of new giving units without any trouble at all? Well, I suppose if such a technology existed, we’d all be using it. As far as I know, no such a miraculous tool exists.
Today’s post is on crowdfunding and while I believe it has great potential, let me be clear: crowdfunding is no silver bullet. It is not the fundraising savior. Crowdfunding is, though, a relatively new way to think and go about funding specific projects that might be of interest for your congregation. It’s also a particular interest of mine and, therefore, the topic of today’s blog.
Around 2008, crowdfunding websites like Kickstarter, Indiegogo, GoFundMe, and dozens of others developed a new way to give money to support a particular cause, project, or vision. While there are plenty of ways to raise money online, I define crowdfunding as goal-based fundraising ventures, conducted by groups or individuals using the Internet, that seek small contributions from a large number of people. Beyond that general definition lie several different types of crowdfunding. There are campaigns in which the funder receives rewards or gifts if the project is fully funded. Other campaigns work more like traditional charity fundraisers — people give to the causes they support. Some campaigns are set up in an all-or-nothing way so, if the goal isn’t reached, the project does not go forward. In common, though, is the notion that a good crowdfunding campaign seeks to raise money for a specific goal.
Usually, we think of a church budget as a big, bulky mixture of various missional priorities. We might call funding the budget a “macro goal.” Crowdfunding thrives on “micro goals:” specific, often time-sensitive, visions of something new. As Perry Chen, a Kickstarter co-founder, has explained, potential backers see a pitch and think, “That’s really cool. I want to see it exist in the world.”
Crowdfunding is about bringing vision to life or making dreams a reality. Campaign creators describe their vision — what they think the world needs — and they ask the crowd for help. Together, they create something that wouldn’t have been possible otherwise. I’ve come to think of it this way: crowdfunding supporters don’t give away money; they midwife dreams.
What does all this pie-in-the-sky description actually look like? Well, for a church plant in Wilmington, North Carolina it meant raising $20,000 to launch a new space. St. Lydia’s Dinner Church in Brooklyn, New York has conducted several successful campaigns. For a student at Illif School of Theology, it means raising $1,100 to help her go to seminary. And dozens of faith-related music albums now exist thanks to campaigns like this one and this one. In sum, crowdfunding offers congregations and faith-related non-profits opportunities to share their vision with the world, and ask the crowd for support.
Now, I want to be clear: crowdfunding takes work, organization, coordination, some technological savvy and, most of all, a good idea. I’m really drawn to the crowdfunding world because of the possibilities that it might help the church think differently about mission and funding, but it’s no panacea. For that reason, I’ve written a guide booklet titled “Crowdfunding for Congregations and Faith-related Non-profits” that you can download as a resource. Crowdfunding may not be right for your congregation, but I do think it has potential for some. Who knows, maybe God is doing a new thing. Either way, I think the church has much to learn from the invitational language, compelling videos, and inspirational vision on display in many crowdfunding campaigns.
Adam Copeland is Director of Stewardship Leadership at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota where he teaches as well as directs the Center for Stewardship Leaders. Having served as a rural pastor, church planter, and college professor, his scholarly interests consider stewardship and generosity, church leadership, rhetoric, and digital culture. His books include Kissing in the Chapel, Praying in the Frat House: Wrestling with Faith and College (Rowman & Littlefield, 2014), and the forthcoming Making Stewardship Whole (Westminster John Knox, 2017). He holds degrees from St. Olaf College, Columbia Theological Seminary, and is a pursing a PhD rhetoric, writing, and culture at North Dakota State University. Find him online at http://adamjcopeland.com or follow his tweets @ajc123.
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President Obama Signs Texas Disaster Declaration
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Texas and ordered federal aid to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding beginning on May 4, 2015, and continuing.
The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Harris, Hays, and Van Zandt.
Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
Federal funding also is available to state, tribal, and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding in the counties of Cooke, Gaines, Grimes, Harris, Hays, Navarro, and Van Zandt.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
W. Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, named Kevin L. Hannes as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area.
FEMA said that damage surveys are continuing in other areas, and additional counties may be designated for assistance after the assessments are fully completed.
FEMA said that residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties can begin applying for assistance tomorrow by registering online at http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA(3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.
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Top 5 must-see African safari holiday destinations for 2020
Africa is teeming with a stunning array of wildlife. Home to the Great Migration, the Big Five game animals, and the breathtaking Green Season, there are few places on Earth which offer such a supreme safari experience. Indeed, safari means ‘journey’ in Swahili, and visiting Africa gives you the opportunity to embark on a bona fide adventure as you make your way into the genuine wilderness.
But with so much to explore across this vast continent, it can be hard to know where to start. Your decision will ultimately depend on what you want to see, and the type of experience you’re looking to have. Our list should help you cover all bases, and help you start planning your 2020 adventure in earnest.
Perhaps the world’s most well-known wildlife park, and arguably the most spectacular, the Serengeti will take your breath away with its sheer scale and striking scenery. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park boasts a bountiful amount of game and because of its size (a cool 15,000 sq km) it feels a lot less crowded than other popular destinations. The Serengeti’s open environment is ideal for watching animals like lions and cheetahs in action, and you’ll also be able to see cape buffalos, zebras and wildebeests. Its expansive terrain also makes it perfect for witnessing the quintessential Great Migration between November and June.
The Serengeti also lets you experience the wildlife from a range of perspectives, whether up-close or from above, thanks to the range of game drives and hot-air balloon rides available to visitors. Tanzania’s tourism industry is more tailored towards wealthier visitors, which puts Serengeti’s range of lodges and camps on the higher end of the price scale. However, this does make it much less crowded than other African safari parks. Safari company Natural High Safaris note that the best time for a Tanzania safari holiday is between June and October, when you’ll be more likely to see the wildlife. This is because permanent water within the parks dwindles, meaning that “animals are forced to gather around any remaining sources. At the same time, the vegetation thins out, making it easier to see the animals.”
Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Africa’s most popular safari holiday destination is the Masai Mara National Reserve in south-west Kenya, which borders Tanzania and the Serengeti. Home to the Big Five, it boasts Kenya’s largest population of lions, while the park’s migration of animals like wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, between July to October, is a truly riveting spectacle. This is perhaps the best time to visit, although the Green Season between April and June is just as beautiful, as the savannah erupts with magical green fauna. Indeed, Masai Mara’s glorious landscape, which largely consists of rolling grasslands and scattered acacia woodland, amplifies game viewing all year round. It is also a great place to delve into the unique cultural heritage of the indigenous Masai tribe, who have lived in the area since the 17th century.
The reserve has over 100 camps and lodges to choose from, catering to all different price ranges and tastes, with family-friendly hotels also available. You can choose between walking safaris, driving tours, and hot air balloon rides to see the animals in action, while a cruise along the Mara River will bring you close to crocodiles, hippos, and over 500 species of birds. The nearby Mfangano Island is also popular with tourists, offering the opportunity to enjoy a luxurious island retreat and take part in activities like fishing and village walks, and see ancient rock sites.
Chobe National Park, Botswana
With four separate ecosystems, ranging from arid plains to watery swamps, you’ll find a huge range of wildlife in Botswana’s Chobe National Park. While Botswana is a landlocked country based in one of Africa’s dryland regions, much of its best game viewing is, somewhat ironically, by water. During the dry season, wildlife converge by the riverfront in the northern part of Chobe National Park, giving visitors the chance to spot animals like elephants, buffalo, and crocodiles. Indeed, there are around 120,000 elephants living within the reserve. Another huge draw is Chobe’s Savuti Marsh, which boasts one of Africa’s highest year-round concentrations of wildlife, and is home to animals like giraffes, bat-eared foxes, and zebras.
The best time to visit Chobe National Park is during the dry season, between April to October, though it is typically more crowded, and a lot hotter. You can opt for a more conventional Jeep safari, or go for a walking tour or river cruise, while self-driving tours are also an option. There are many lodges in the vicinity of the park, but Chobe Game Lodge is the only permanent accommodation located within the reserve itself.
For somewhere a little more off the beaten track, head to South Luangwa National Park in east Zambia. The reserve is one of Africa’s best locations to see leopards. Meanwhile elephants, buffalos, and hippos are just some of the other types of wildlife that prowl the Luangwa River banks. The park has garnered huge respect for its small, owner-run lodges that offer a greater all-round experience of the bush, with a big focus on walking tours that get you up close to the animals. It is also a highly-regarded birding destination, with birds from both Southern and East Africa often seen there, plus species from Europe and Asia who use South Luangwa as a mid-migration resting place.
As well as the walking tours, the reserve’s night drives and boat safaris are also great ways to see the wildlife, while mobile safaris offer a truly unique safari experience. Most of the park’s permanent accommodation is situated on the banks of the Luangwa River, offering magnificent views of the water and wildlife that drink from the river. Tour options cater to all types of budget, and the best time to visit for game-viewing is during the dry winter months, while the rainy season is better for birding.
One of Africa’s oldest safari reserves, Kruger National Park is simply a must-visit. It is deemed to be the easiest way to see the Big Five, and boasts an incredibly diverse selection of wildlife, owing to its huge range of habitats, from savannas and hills to riverine forests and woodland. The animals you might see include cheetahs, antelopes, and wild dogs as well as over 500 types of bird.
There is an abundance of ways to see the park, including microlight flights, river rafting and night trails, while there are several accommodation options depending on how you want to experience the area, whether that be from a luxurious private lodge, or a lively adventure camp. It is perfect for both first-timers and budget travelers, though more seasoned safari-goers may be put off by its tar roads and often crowded nature. Perhaps the best time to visit is during South Africa’s dry season, between June and September, while the park is generally much quieter between mid-January and March.
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Harold of England
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King Harold II of England (ca. 1022 - October 14, 1066) was the last crowned Anglo-Saxon king of England. He was the son of Earl Godwin of Wessex, succeeded St. Edward the Confessor to the throne of England, but served as its king for less than a year, dying on the field of battle at Hastings in southern England in 1066, when England was invaded by William the Bastard ("the Conqueror"), Duke of Normandy. He ruled from January 5, 1066 to October 14, the day of his death. He is regarded by many Orthodox Christians as a passion-bearer or even martyr and as the last Orthodox king of England.
Harold II Godwinson of England
(Bayeux Tapestry)
Harold's father was Godwin, the powerful Earl of Wessex. Godwin was himself a son to Wulfnoth Cild, Thane of Sussex, and had married twice. His first marriage was to Thyra Sveinsdóttir (994 - 1018), a daughter of Sweyn I who was king of Denmark, king of Norway and England. His second wife was Gytha Thorkelsdóttir who was a granddaughter to the legendary Swedish viking Styrbjörn Starke and great-granddaughter to Harold Bluetooth, King of Denmark and Norway, father of Sweyn I. This second marriage resulted in the birth of two sons, Harold and Tostig Godwinson, and a sister, Edith of Wessex (1020 - 1075) who was Queen consort of St. Edward the Confessor.
Created Earl of East Anglia in 1045, Harold accompanied Godwin into exile in 1051 but helped him to regain his position a year later. When Godwin died in 1053, Harold succeeded him as Earl of Wessex (a province at that time covering the southernmost third of England). This made him the second most powerful figure in England after the king.
In 1058 Harold also became Earl of Hereford, and he replaced his late father as the focus of opposition to growing Norman influence in England under the restored Saxon monarchy (1042 - 1066) of Edward the Confessor, who had spent more than a quarter of a century in exile in Normandy.
He gained glory in a series of campaigns (1062 - 1063) against the ruler of Gwynedd, Gruffydd ap Llywelyn, who had conquered all of Wales; this conflict ended with Gruffydd's defeat (and death at the hands of his own troops) in 1063. About 1064, Harold married Edith, daughter of the Earl of Mercia, and former wife of Gruffydd ap Llywelyn. By Harold, Edith had two sons - possibly twins - named Harold and Ulf, both of whom survived into adulthood and probably ended their lives in exile. Harold also had several illegitimate children by his famous mistress (or wife, according to Danish law), Ealdgyth Swan-neck (or "Edith Swan-neck" or "Edith Swanneck").
In 1065 Harold supported Northumbrian rebels against his brother Tostig who replaced him with Morcar. This strengthened his acceptability as Edward's successor, but fatally divided his own family, driving Tostig into alliance with King Harald Hardrada ("Hard Reign") of Norway.
Upon Edward the Confessor's death (January 5, 1066), Harold claimed that Edward had promised him the crown on his deathbed, and the Witenagemot (the assembly of the kingdom's leading notables) approved him for coronation as king, which took place the following day, January 6.
However, the country was invaded, by both Harald of Norway and William the Bastard, Duke of Normandy, who claimed that he had been promised the English crown by both Edward (probably in 1052) and Harold, who had been shipwrecked in Ponthieu, Normandy in 1064 or 1065. It was alleged that, on the latter occasion, William forced Harold to swear to support his claim to the throne, only revealing after the event that the box on which he had made his oath contained holy relics. After Harold's death, Normans were quick to point out that in accepting the crown of England, Harold had perjured himself of this oath.
Invading what is now Yorkshire in September, 1066, Harald Hardrada and Tostig defeated the English earls Edwin of Mercia and Morcar of Northumbria at the Battle of Fulford near York (September 20), but were in turn defeated and slain by Harold's army five days later at the Battle of Stamford Bridge (September 25).
Harold now forced his army to march 240 miles to intercept William, who had landed perhaps 7000 men in Sussex, southern England three days later on September 28. Harold established his army in hastily built earthworks near Hastings. The two armies clashed near Hastings on October 14, where after a hard fight Harold was killed and his forces routed. According to tradition, and as depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, Harold was killed by an arrow in the eye. Whether he did, indeed, die in this manner (a death associated in the middle ages with perjurers), or was killed by the sword, will never be known. Harold's wife, Edith Swanneck, was called to identify the body, which she did by some private mark (the face being destroyed) known only to herself. Although one Norman account claims that Harold's body was buried in a grave overlooking the Saxon shore, it is more likely that he was buried in his church of Waltham Holy Cross in Essex.
After the Conquest, some of Harold's family fled to Kievan Rus', where his illegitimate daughter Gytha of Wessex married Vladimir Monomakh, Grand Duke of Kievan Rus', and is ancestor to dynasties of Galicia, Smolensk and Yaroslavl, whose scions include Modest Mussorgsky and Peter Kropotkin. Consequently, the Russian Orthodox Church allegedly recently recognized Harold as a martyr with October 14 as his feast day.
A cult of hero worship rose around Harold and by the 12th century legend says that Harold had indeed survived the battle, had spent two years in Winchester after the battle recovering from his wounds, and then traveled to Germany where he spent years wandering as a pilgrim. As an old man he returned to England and lived as a hermit in a cave near Dover. As he lay dying, he confessed that although he went by the name of Christian, he had been born Harold Godwineson. Various versions of this story persisted throughout the Middle Ages, and have little claim to fact.
Literary interest in Harold revived in the 19th century with the play Harold by Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1876) and the novel Last of the Saxon Kings by Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1848). Rudyard Kipling wrote a story, The tree of justice (1910), describing how an old man who turns out to be Harold is brought before Henry I of England. E. A. Freeman wrote a serious history in History of the Norman Conquest of England (1870-1879) in which Harold is seen as a great English hero. By the 21st century Harold's reputation remains tied, as it has always been, with subjective views of the rightness or wrongness of the Norman conquest.
Saint Harold?
The Basis for Sainthood
The question of Harold's sanctity is a bit complex. History records that he led a moral life and was an honest and dutiful ruler for the English people. There probably is not, however, enough evidence of his personal sanctity based on the general conduct of his life in order for him to be numbered publicly among the saints.
Another question with regard to many western saints is the period in which they lived. That is, do they count as Orthodox saints of the old western Church based on living before the Great Schism? Regarding the British Isles, what is known about the state of the Church there at that time is that subsequent to the Norman Invasion in 1066, church life was radically altered. Native clergy were replaced, liturgical reform enacted, and a strong emphasis on papal church control was propagated. As such, it is probably safe to say that, prior to 1066, the church of the British Isles was Orthodox, and the Normans brought the effects of the Great Schism to British soil. As such, it is probably proper to regard Harold as having been an Orthodox Christian.
The principle question regarding Harold's sanctity is whether he died as a passion-bearer (one who faces his death in a Christ-like manner) or even a martyr at Hastings. The defense of England was certainly being undertaken for political and nationalistic reasons—Englishmen had no desire to be ruled over by a foreign king (having experienced it before), so they gladly followed their native monarch in defense of their homeland. Yet did they also die for their faith?
Papist Invaders versus Orthodox Christian Natives
Before he set out from Normandy, William had had a difficult time in getting his own Norman barons to follow him in his quest to gain the English crown. Most considered it suicide, if only because of the difficulty in making the crossing over the English Channel in the relatively primitive boats that they used. Thus, William had a problem in terms of gaining military assistance in his campaign. The solution to that problem was presented by one of his advisers, Lanfranc, a Lombard abbot and monastic teacher who had previously helped gain papal approval of William's uncanonical marriage to his wife, Matilda.
Lanfranc's solution (for which he was eventually awarded the position of Archbishop of Canterbury after the Conquest) came in the form of casting the invasion as a crusade to bring the English church into submission to the papacy. David Howarth, in his 1066 The Year of the Conquest, explains:
The invasion should not be seen as a merely secular conquest; its highest aim should be, or appear to be, the reformation of the English church. It should become a crusade, a holy war to bring back an errant church to Rome. Lanfranc himself, or the Norman church as a body, was willing to bring accusations against the church of England (p. 100).
Whether the English church was indeed errant can be debated. As with much of the Church at the time, corruption was certainly present, but that was by no means unique to England or therefore deserving of military invasion. Indeed, even considering how remote England's church was from Rome, it had for nearly 200 years collected and sent to Rome the offering known as Peter's Pence, and it had always encouraged pilgrimage to Rome by English Christians. As such, the church in England had been remarkably loyal to Rome. Howarth continues:
Perhaps its principal sin was merely to be different: much of its scholarship and all of its pastoral work were in English instead of Latin, and it was easy for other churchmen to suspect that schisms and heresies were hidden by such a barbarous language. But finally, whatever was said against it, the fact remained that the English then were a devoutly religious people and were satisfied on the whole that their church provided for their spiritual needs (ibid.).
Norman Conspiracy with the Pope
Despite the rather shaky grounds on which accusations of English ecclesiastical disloyalty were founded, this was the reason for the invasion which was submitted to the Pope. It was probably something of an afterthought for William's plan, and certainly neither William nor Lanfranc were in a position to judge the English church. Yet the excuse was precisely what the invaders—and the Pope—needed to further their cause, as Howarth says:
To William, it gave a chance of solving the problem of raising an army: he could promise land and booty to men who took part, but in a holy war the church could promise something more—salvation. To Lanfranc, it gave a chance to offer the Holy See an expansion of power it had been seeking in vain... Lanfranc could therefore ask for papal blessing of William's invasion and offer something in return: William's claim could be submitted to the judgement of the Pope. This would be the first time a pope had been asked to adjudicate a disputed royal succession, and would create a precedent of enormous importance to [Cardinal] Hildebrand... And the present Pope, as it happened, had once been [Lanfranc's] student at [the monastic college of] Bec (p. 101).
Hildebrand had previously been at the head of efforts to disentangle the election of popes from secular politics, thus bolstering the power and solidity of the papacy. (He was eventually elected pope himself, styled Pope Gregory VII, and is a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.) Such an opportunity as Lanfranc's proposal presented to increase the papacy's influence over secular politics could not be missed. Being the most skilful politician at the Vatican, he saw to it that a papal court was held in Rome ("without the slightest reference to the facts," says Howarth on p. 102) at which Harold was entirely unrepresented. As Howarth says:
It is not recorded whether he was invited to send an advocate, but it is very unlikely. To ride from Rome to Bosham [where Harold was in England] and back again to Rome suggests a month on the road, and nobody was prepared to waste as much time as that. If he had been invited, he and the witan would certainly have answered, quite correctly, that the choice og a King of England had nothing to do with the Pope (p. 102).
The court ruled against Harold, and the Pope
accepted that William's purpose was to reform the church, he sent his blessing on this holy endeavour, a papal banner to carry into battle, and a ring for William to wear on the expedition which contained a relic of St Peter himself. There was one condition: it was understood that William would hold England as a vassal of the Pope. William had not the least intention in the world of doing anything of the sort; but he accepted the ring and the banner and said nothing. And those, as things turned out, were the most powerful weapons he took to England (ibid.).
Harold Rex Interfectus Est: Harold's Defeat at Hastings
Harold Rex Interfectus Est
"King Harold is Killed/Murdered"
After Harold had returned from his brilliant defeat of Harald of Norway in the north of England, he learned quickly of the Norman invasion. He'd been suspecting it for some time, but it fell hard on the heels of victory at Stamford Bridge that he would have to defend his country in the south, as well.
Upon his return to southern England, he soon received word from William's forces that he had been excommunicated by the Pope and that the Normans carried papal blessing to invade England. All evidence suggests that this news utterly demoralized King Harold. While he had been a powerful commander against the Norsemen, upon hearing news of the alleged excommunication, he declared, "May the Lord now decide between William and me" (Howarth, p. 164), and before going to battle, "the terrible rumour was starting to spread that the King was excommunicated and the same fate hung over any man who fought for him" (ibid., 165).
Records of how the battle actually went suggest that instead of the dynamic fighting force Harold had inspired just days before, the English mainly stood in one place and were slaughtered. Harold had been transformed by his betrayal by the Pope, and his defeat by William (which from a purely military standpoint was by no means assured) marked the end of the ecclesial distinctiveness of the English church and its subsequent capitulation to Rome under Norman rule. Lanfranc himself, as Archbishop of Canterbury, led the Latinization and Normanization of the English church, while William brutalized the English people.
Harold's Cultus
Although history's record of Harold's defeat can be interpreted to suggest that King Harold and his men died in defense of the Orthodox Christian faith, aside from the undocumented allegation that the Church of Russia has glorified him, there is no record of a cultus developing around Harold. This fact is not necessarily evidence against his place among the saints, especially since the Norman domination of the English church would have utterly squelched the liturgical veneration of the fallen Saxon king.
In our own day, however, some Orthodox Christians—especially those who venerate the saints of the British Isles—have begun to regard Harold as being truly a saint, that he and his men died defending their land from invasion by a foreign faith. Perhaps we may someday see a service written to him and popular veneration grow in the Orthodox Church, especially among English-speaking Orthodox Christians.
1066 The Year of the Conquest (1977) by David Howarth (ISBN 0880290145)
Wikipedia:Harold II of England
Wikipedia:Lanfranc
Wikipedia:Norman Conquest
Wikipedia:William I of England
Excerpt from: Orthodox Christianity and the English Tradition
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The Art of Tanburoeadmin2020-10-17T20:12:01-05:00
The tanbur is an ancient instrument that has assumed various shapes and sounds over the centuries. The simple sonority of this instrument, alternating between dry and soft, has something immaterial, abstract, and even ascetic about it that renders it suitable for spiritual music. In Iran, the tanbur was among the instruments that were played in the Sassanid court. Later, certain Kurdish religious groups adopted it as a sacred instrument and have been using it ever since to accompany their sacred hymns and ceremonial dances.
The cries of the tanbur and instruments as such
Celestial sounds they echo as much
Dry string, dry wood, dry integument
Whence is this sound that resonates from the Friend?
If the soul’s ear is awakened, secrets can be heard from these instruments that remain hidden from those who seek only this world.
Ostad Elahi learned the tanbur as a child. Amid his surroundings and within his family in particular, it was a longstanding tradition for the tanbur to accompany spiritual hymns. With his exceptional aptitude, he had memorized during his childhood the whole repertoire of these melodies as well as those from the surrounding regions. Later, he expanded the technical possibilities and range of this instrument by adding a third string to the two existing strings, while also innovating new playing techniques, the most important of which was the use of all five fingers of the right hand. This fluid motion of the fingers of the right hand culminated in a technique called “shor” that has been widely adopted by players today.
Ostad Elahi’s other significant contribution to elevating the art of the tanbur was assembling a repertoire of over a hundred short and long pieces for the instrument. Due to the richness of its content, musical structure, and ornamentation, this collection is incomparable to the simple airs and modes that comprise its core. Ostad Elahi utilized the basic foundations of this old and limited repertoire as a platform for building his own outstanding improvisations and compositions.
These innovations revived and elevated an ancient musical tradition, such that the tanbur today occupies its own special place among the other instruments. It would not be an exaggeration to consider Ostad Elahi as the true savior of this art, for it was through his efforts that an age-old musical tradition neglected for centuries was transformed into a learned music.
One of the points that invoke the admiration of musicologists are Ostad Elahi’s improvisations on the tanbur, which render his music inimitable. Each improvisation is like a new piece in a novel space. It is for this reason that learning this style of music is possible only through an osmotic transfer—an interpretation offered by Chahrokh Elahi, Ostad Elahi’s son and the sole inheritor of his music. As such, one cannot really blame those who were unable to transcribe this music.
Although this brief text does not allow for an analysis of the technical and spiritual dimensions of Ostad Elahi’s music, it is perhaps helpful to point out just one aspect of his music to which less attention has been paid: the preludes or introductory motifs that are played at the beginning of each piece. In Ostad Elahi’s musical tradition, he commences each piece with an introductory motif that differs each time it is played depending on the spiritual atmosphere and state of the moment; thus, it is never preconceived. These preludes essentially express the spiritual state and mood of the moment through the language of music. Each of these introductory motifs is a mystery that is not unlike the isolated letters that precede the opening of certain chapters of the Qur’an, as though the notes resonate certain states in a subtle and mysterious manner. As such, decoding these preludes might bear some relation to the listener’s degree of musical understanding.
As for the technical elements that are often described in terms of playing strength, hand speed, concentration, etc., they also manifest in Ostad Elahi’s musical work in an exceptional way. Like musical legends, there are stories and anecdotes about Ostad Elahi that might seem mythic though they are nonetheless true, as difficult as that might be for some to fathom. Several accounts of his tanbur in Traces of Truth and The Spirit of Sounds provide readers with the opportunity for further reflection in this regard.
The innovative structural modifications that Ostad Elahi made to the tanbur have been so agreeable to other players that they have been universally adopted. For instance, the tanbur previously had only two strings—the third, which doubles the main string, is one of the innovations attributed to Ostad Elahi. Today, virtually all tanburs have three strings, though few are aware of just how this third string was added to this ancient two-stringed instrument. Moreover, in addition to specifying the optimal dimensions for sound distribution and playing, he established the fretting and other characteristics of the instrument as well.
Among his other innovations is the introduction of a new resonance tuning (known as Farangi tuning) in which the doubled strings are tuned in seconds in relation to the lower string, imparting a new effect to the sound of the instrument that opens up novel horizons for the player. At the same time, one should not neglect to mention the other instrument that he invented, the five-stringed tanbur, which provides for a synthesis of the tanbur and the Persian setar. With this instrument, the player is afforded the possibility of augmenting any Persian music into Kurdish music whenever desired. Of Ostad Elahi’s CDs published to date, one is dedicated to introducing music that is played on this five-stringed tanbur.
Beyond the artistic and technical aspects of Ostad Elahi’s music, its spiritual effects have also recently been the subject of research, including accounts by those who heard this music firsthand. This research has been compiled in The Spirit of Sounds by Prof. Jean During and features both testimonials and musical analyses. Perhaps further research such as this will help to uncover the true depth and impact of Ostad Elahi’s music.
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The oldest document mentioning this church dates from 1216, but it isn’t mentioned in the 1220 Enquiries.
In 1239, the temple was consecrated by the archbishop Silvestre Godinho, according to a missing inscription.
In the 1258 Enquiries the Church is designated as of S. Miguel but, in 1285, it is named as of Santa Margarida (St. Margaret). Over the centuries, both names were in use.
In the Middle Ages, several local administration sessions were held under its porch, thus becoming a location for governance and sociability.
In 1664, Prior Diogo Lobo da Silveira removed the Church’s baptismal font and took it to the Church of Our Lady of Oliveira. . It is believed that the 1st Portuguese King – Afonso Henriques – was baptized in it.
In 1872, the bell tower and elements from the front facade collapsed.
In 1873, given its decay and the Church’s symbolism – the association to King Afonso Henriques – the municipality unsicessfully tries to get its guardianship.
It was then issued a public subscription in order to assure the restoration and the works began in August, 1874. 700.000 réis were raised through public subscription, 1.200.000 réis through governamental grant and an undetermined sum was granted by Francisco Martins Sarmento.
In this re-qualification, held between 1874 and 1880, the lateral altars were removed (one was devoted to Our Lady of Grace and the other to St. Margaret) and the chancel arch, that had been replaced in 1795, was substituted by another better suiting the original medieval style.
In 1910, the Church of S. Miguel was classed as a National Monument (Diário do Governo, no. 136, June 16, 1910).
In 1927, the above mentioned baptismal font that had been removed in 1664, returned to its place of origin. It returns for the same reason it had been removed: so it would be cherished as where the place where 1st Portuguese King – Afonso Henriques – was supposedly baptized in.
In 1928, the sacristy, which had been added in an undetermined period, was demolished. However, the door that led into it was kept. These works were led by the DGEMN (Directorate General for National Buildings and Monuments), under the direct supervision of the architect Baltazar de Castro, granting the recovery of the roofs, fissure repairs and the removal of roots from a sycamore that were compromising the structure.
Betweeen 1938 and 1940 there was a new intervention under the DGEMN.
In 1952, the Diário do Governo (official Portuguese gazette at the time) classed the Guimarães Castle, Church of S. Miguel and the Ducal Palace as Special Protection Areas. This status was revised and considerably extended in 1955.
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O'Malley Turning Heads in Iowa
By Rick Moran Mar 21, 2015 2:28 PM ET
Former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley was in Iowa, speaking at the Scott County Democrats’ “Red, White, and Blue Dinner” on Friday and showed those present that he is a serious candidate for president no matter what the polls say about Hillary Clinton’s inevitability.
O’Malley, who was not known as a liberal firebrand while governor, has adopted a take-no-prisoners attitude toward Wall Street and the rich.
During O’Malley’s appearance at the Scott County Democrats’ “Red, White and Blue Dinner,” he offered a prescription for “making the dream true again” that includes raising the minimum wage, expanding Social Security benefits, making pre-kindergarten universally available and ensuring equal pay for women. “Sing it with me people,” O’Malley said. “When women succeed, America succeeds.”
The speech, which drew multiple standing ovations, both underscored O’Malley’s opportunities and the challenges in the nation’s first presidential nominating state, where early polls show Clinton with a commanding lead and O’Malley barely registering. In interviews afterward, many Democratic activists said they were only starting to learn about O’Malley.
“I haven’t really followed him all that closely, but I’m going to be looking at him a lot harder now,” said Ken Krayenhagen, a 56-year-old chiropractor who lives in Davenport. “I like a leader that’s inspiring.”
O’Malley has said he plans to make a decision about whether to move forward with a presidential bid by May. Clinton has yet to visit Iowa this year but is hiring staff and laying other groundwork here and in other early states.
Taking a cue from Senator Elizabeth Warren, O’Malley evoked the class-warfare memes that makes liberals’ hearts flutter:
Many of the more than 200 people who turned out to see O’Malley in the Mississippi River city of Davenport on Friday said they were meeting him for the first time. He touted his time in office during his speech, including his work to raise Maryland’s minimum wage and increase state spending on education. The crowd enthusiastically applauded and rose to their feet several times when O’Malley bemoaned income inequality and called for more oversight of Wall Street and the financial industry.
“Over the last 12 years, wages have been going down, not up,” said O’Malley, who concluded eight years as governor of Maryland in January. “In fact, last year, Wall Street bonuses alone were double the combined earnings of every single American working for minimum wage to take care of their family. Until we solve this problem, we cannot rest – as a party or as a people.”
They were comments aimed squarely at those still pining for Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren to get into the race, something she has said repeatedly she will not. An effort to draft Warren into the race has been underway for months, organized by the liberal groups MoveOn.org and Democracy for America.
“I’m a lifelong Clinton fan. But the thing is, this isn’t a dynasty – it isn’t a monarchy,” said one attendee. In the end, that might be the best thing that O’Malley — and anyone else who challenges Hillary — has going for them in the campaign.
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Biography Joejuan Williams
Joejuan Williams
by John Max 01 Dec,2019
Famous Name
Birth Name Joejuan Lamont Williams
Birth Place Nashville, Tennessee
Famous Name Joejuan Williams
Father Stephanie Robertson
Net Worth $0.5 Million
Position in Team Cornerback
Current team New England Patriots
Ethnicity Afro-American
Profession NFL Player
Joejuan Lamont Williams a.k.a. Joejuan Williams is a 2019 NFL draftee who was picked by the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL) as their cornerback. He finished his collegiate career at Vanderbilt.
Nashville, Tennessee native, Joejuan Williams was born on December 6, 1997, under the star sign Sagittarius. 6 ft 4 in tall holds an American nationality and is of Afro-American ethnic background.
Recently, Williams signed a 4 year, $6,611,775 contract with the New England Patriots, which include a $2,828,564 signing bonus, $3,624,099 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,652,944.
As per the deal, he will earn a base salary of $495,000 and a signing bonus of $2,828,564, while carrying a cap hit of $1,202,141 and a dead cap value of $3,624,099 in 2019 seasons from the New England Patriots while Tom Brady, Devin McCourty, and Dont'a Hightower are the highest-paid rooster of the team.
Year Team Salary Signing Bonus
2019 New England Patriots $495,000 $707,141
2021 New England Patriots $1,096,070 $707,141
Williams who is a new face in the NFL has already made a big name as well as earned a huge sum. As of 2019, his net worth is estimated $0.5 million as of 2019.
Relationship: Single
Expect his profession, Williams' personal life is behind the curtain. The information regarding his hook up, break up or girlfriend is still the subject of curiosity. He might have dated some girls or have been but there are no hints.
It seems like, the NFL aspiring star is possibly single.
Joejuan is the son of Stephanie Robertson. he was raised alongside his older brother, Deontre in the Nashville area.
Joejuan Williams' mother and brother SOURCE: Instagram @joejuanw
Initially, Williams enrolled at the Father Ryan High School in Nashville, Tennessee and was later transferred to Hendersonville High School in Hendersonville, Tennessee for his senior year. However, he was ruled ineligible after his hardship request was denied.
As a four-star prospect, he had offers from dozens of programs, including Alabama, Oklahoma, Penn State, Ohio State, and Georgia but ultimately he chose Vanderbilt University to play college football.
He played three seasons at college and following his junior season in 2018, he entered the 2019 NFL Draft.
At the 2019 NFL Draft, Williams picked by the New England Patriots in the second round (45th overall). The twenty-one years old was the 6th cornerback selected.
Joejuan Williams SOURCE: CNBC.com
He made his New England Patriots debut against Steelers in a 33-3 win.
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A rare instance when preventative screening is worth the dollar cost
By ONA Editor July 14, 2018 No Comments
David Hutton, University of Michigan
Very few people know about hepatitis B, the so-called silent killer, and the billions of dollars it costs the U.S. healthcare system. The hepatitis B virus can cause chronic infection that is usually asymptomatic for decades until it leads to costly, debilitating liver cirrhosis or liver cancer.
The World Health Organization is appealing to countries to significantly increase screening and treatment of hepatitis B to reduce hepatitis deaths by 65 percent. But this is costly and the U.S. has other competing health priorities. Is it worth our time and effort to try to achieve the goals set by WHO? My colleagues and I recently addressed the question in the journal Health Affairs and concluded it is a valuable public health initiative that could potentially save almost half a billion dollars in the long run.
I am a public health researcher interested in how we can spend our health care dollars wisely to boost the health of the population. I was inspired to focus on hepatitis B health policy through Dr. Sam So, a hepatitis B advocate at Stanford University who is trying to raise awareness of this serious, under-recognized disease. We teamed up with my co-author Dr. Mehlika Toy to examine hepatitis B policy.
The goal of our research team was to calculate whether it would be cost-effective for U.S. health practitioners to take up and execute WHO’s challenge.
A stealthy virus
Over a million people in the U.S. are estimated to be living with chronic hepatitis B infection, but only about a third know they have the disease and only about 15 percent of those are receiving treatment.
Hepatitis B is caused by a virus that leads to liver disease and is transmitted during childbirth or by blood, semen or other body fluid. Fortunately, most Americans born in the last 30 years have been vaccinated and are protected. But, for those born in other countries, particularly in Asia or Africa, the risk of having a chronic infection is high.
A majority of those in the U.S. with chronic hepatitis B are immigrants. The good news is this disease can be treated with long-term antiviral drug therapy, dramatically reducing risks of cirrhosis and liver cancer, which are much more expensive to treat.
Since hepatitis B progression takes decades, my group built a mathematical model of immigration and hepatitis B disease progression to simulate what will happen when Asian and African immigrants to the U.S. wait until they became ill before seeking treatment. We then compared what their health and costs would look like if we met WHO’s specific goals and diagnosed 90 percent and treated 80 percent of immigrants.
Herculean effort to screen
In order to reach these targets, the U.S. would have to give a blood test to 14 million foreign-born individuals from Asia and Africa over the next seven to 12 years.
We included the additional costs required for outreach to these marginalized populations that are poorly integrated into the U.S. health care system. We estimate that insurers and patients in the U.S. would spend between US$700 and $800 million over the next 50 years screening people for hepatitis B. Although that sounds like a lot of money, dramatic increases in screening and treatment would prevent between about 80,000 and 100,000 cases of cirrhosis, 50,000 and 60,000 cases of liver cancer, and 80,000 to 100,000 hepatitis B-related deaths over the next 50 years.
The savings from preventing cirrhosis and liver cancer could pay for the costs of screening and treatment if they were achieved by 2025. If the U.S. could achieve those goals by 2025, we estimate the U.S. health care system would save $1.2 billion in hepatitis B treatment costs. When we account for the screening costs to achieve this, we would see net savings of about $400 million to patients and insurance companies.
Public health value of screening and treatment
In contrast, when my colleagues and I examined this policy a decade ago, we determined that screening and treating adult Asian and Pacific Islanders would not save money, but would instead cost between $30,000 and $40,000 per year of healthy life gained.
So, why is hepatitis B screening and treatment so much more valuable now? In the last year, there have been dramatic reductions in the price of antiviral treatment because highly effective generics have reached the market. Treatments that used to cost many hundreds or even thousands of dollars a month are now only $115 per month. So now the analysis tips heavily in favor of screening and treatment.
These findings are unique and significant because many prevention interventions do not save money. A 2008 study of the academic literature on cost-effectiveness found that fewer than 20 percent of the prevention interventions led to cost savings.
Of course, our health care system does not exist solely to save costs. Improving quality and length of life are important, but the fact that most studies are not cost-saving illustrates how uncommon our results are. It also highlights that increasing screening and treatment of hepatitis B ought to be prioritized.
David Hutton, Associate Professor of Health Management and Policy , University of Michigan
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Dissecting pseudoscientific and political propaganda
Posted on September 8, 2016 | 55 Comments
Image credit: How Britain’s Propaganda Machine Controls What You Think.
Tactics used in anti-science and pseudoscience propaganda are essentially the same as used in political propaganda.
Everyone has their own ideological and political starting points – and none of us are really rational, even when we think we are. So we shouldn’t be surprised to find we are fully in agreement with some people on one issue but on the opposite sides of the fence with the same people on other issues.
I often find this in my on-line discussions . Some of my “allies” in the fight against pseudoscience (for example, in debunking anti-fluoride propagandists) will become my “opponents” when I discuss issues like the war in Syria. (I use quote marks because I do not feel any enmity towards discussion partners when the discussion is civil).
Nevertheless, I do not consciously separate my approaches to science and politics (and I guess my discussion partners would make the same claim). People can often be more resistant to anti-science propaganda because claims can be tested against reality. This is sometimes harder to do with political issues but if we don’t try we can be fooled by political propaganda. So, a recent article – Dissecting the Propaganda on Syria – appealed to me as I immediately recognised that the tactics used by propagandists against the Syrian government are essentially the same as those tactics used by anti-fluoridation propagandists.
The article identifies three propaganda tactics:
1: Demonise the enemy
Those pushing pseudoscience do this continually. Scientists are claimed to be only in it for the money. How often do we hear the chant “follow the money” (and how hypocritical is this considering many of these propagandists are making money out of the “natural”/alternative health industry.
Anti-fluoride campaigner Paul Connett regularly charges NZ scientists with fraud – but he fraudulently distorts the evidence to do so.
Honest scientists are accused of fraud and researchers whose work contradicts the propaganda are personally attacked.
On Syria, we continually hear about the Syrian “regime” and its “brutal dictator” – despite the fact that the Syrian government and president have been elected. Words like “regime” instead of “government” are a way of demonising.
Responsibility for all the deaths in this war is often attributed solely to President Bashar al-Assad. This is absurd as these deaths also include those fighting on the government’s side. As the article says:
This propaganda “deems Assad responsible for everything, including the killing of Syrian soldiers by the armed opposition. This opposition, which is financed and armed by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and the U.S., includes extreme jihadist groups, including Al Qaeda’s longtime affiliate and the Islamic State. Yet, none of the leaders supplying these rebels – in defiance of international law – bears any blame for the death and devastation of Syria, according to” the propaganda.”
This demonisation of Assad is part of the interventionist strategy of “regime change.” We saw it before in Iraq and Libya. Liberal intervention to correct a wayward government appeals to many, and fools even more. After all, it is easy to find fault with the governments and leaders in these countries. But those who want regime change in Syria do everything to protect the regimes and leaders of other countries, like Saudi Arabia, with far greater violations of human rights. And the “regime change” doctrine violates the fundamental rights of people to decide their own government and leaders.
What better way to demonise advocates of community water fluoridation than to compare them to Hitler?
In a parallel way those anti-fluoride propagandists who demonise honest scientists can easily be found to be guilty of the very charges they lay against others. Aren’t these propagandists often paid shills for big business – the “natural”/alternative health industry? And don’t they frequently misrepresent and distort the science? Are they not the ones who should be charged with fraud?
2: Romanticise the opposition
Anti-fluoride propagandists continually describe themselves as fighters for truth who have “done their research.” They are fighting for natural, pure, food and water and against the wicked big business “fluoride industry” which is disposing their contaminated waste by dumping it in our water supply. And how often do we get the David vs Goliath analogy – even when it is the anti-fluoride activists who have dominated submissions to local bodies?
On Syria, our mainstream media
“portrays the conflict as a “civil war” which began with peaceful democracy-loving Syrian revolutionaries who were ruthlessly repressed by a brutal regime.
In reality, there was a violent faction from the start. In the first protests in Deraa, seven police were killed. Two weeks later there was a massacre of 60 security forces in Deraa.
In Homs, an eyewitness recounted the situation: “From the start, the protest movements were not purely peaceful. From the start I saw armed demonstrators marching along in the protests, who began to shoot at the police first. Very often the violence of the security forces has been a reaction to the brutal violence of the armed rebels.”
In the first two months, hundreds of police and security forces were killed. Yet, . . . the West’s mainstream media, ignores this reality because it clashes with the desired image of white-hatted protesters being victimized by a black-hatted government.”
Violence against the Syrian government occurred even during the early demonstrations.
This romanticisation is hardly suprising when we realise that most of our information on the Syrian war is coming from rebel or terrorist sources – or sources sympathetic to antigovernment fighters. Al Jazeera has reporters embedded in “rebel”/”terrorist” militia forces. And so often our news reports cite “activists” or sources like the Aleppo Media Center, White Helmets, or the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights which are sympathetic to the rebels.
Similarly, anti-fluoride propagandists very often cite sources from their own anti-science side. Their hope is that their reliance on sources such as “NaturalNews”, The Health Ranger, the Fluoride Action Network and Mercola, and continuous promotion of articles from those sources, can be translated into a similar acceptance by our mainstream media.
3: Attack anyone who questions the dogma
Many health professionals who recognise community water fluoridation as a safe and effective social health measure refuse to speak up in its defence because this can lead to personal attacks. A dentist who recently took issue with the misinformation being promoted by an anti-fluoride group was told in an anonymous personal letter:
“How dare you try to shut the truth down, people like you are a total insult to the art of Dentistry.”
And that is a mild example. How often are people who attempt to inject some logic and fact into this argument accused of being “shills?” Or attacked in a memes on social media – almost always from behind a wall where they are banned from participating in the discussion or answering their critics.
Similarly, those who attempt to debate the “party line” on Syria are often accused of being “Asad supporters” or worse. I was recently described as being a “fanatical follower of the Soviet camp” when I attempted to argue that there are child casualties in the government-held west Aleppo as well as in the “rebel”terrorist” held east Aleppo. (Some readers may object to my use of the word “terrorist” in this context – but the fact is the anti-government “Army of Conquest” which unites all the “rebels forces” in the current battle for Aleppo is led by Al Nusra – officially recognised as a terrorist organisation by the Russian Federation, USA and the United Nations).
Such attacks are simply a way of shutting down honest discussion of this conflict. A way of preventing information undesired by our political leaders from getting through the propaganda we are exposed to. Such attacks are really just a neo-McCarthyist tool in the information war.
Image credit: Shooting the Messenger Does Not Solve the Problems the Messenger Raises
Anti-fluoride propagandists and their allies in the “natural”/alternative health industry use exactly the same tactic. By attacking and labelling honest scientists and others who attempt to debunk the pseudoscience propaganda they hope to intimidate people and raise doubts about the science. We have seen this before from climate change deniers and creationists. They also use such attacks to raise doubts about the science of evolution and the findings of climate scientists.
This article quotes a leader of the US Veterans of Peace:
“The U.S. peace movement has been demobilized by disinformation on Syria.”
I think he is correct. The tactics of demonising the Syrian government and president, of romanticising the “rebels” by selective reporting of history and current events, and of attacking anyone who speaks out against such propaganda, has been very effective in muting opposition to this war and encouraging “regime change.”
While the same tactics being used by the anti-fluoride and similar pseudoscientific or anti-science movements has been less effective for the population at large it still resonates with many.
Such propaganda tactics need to be resisted.
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55 responses to “Dissecting pseudoscientific and political propaganda”
Wonder Mouse | September 8, 2016 at 3:40 pm |
Usual load of old rubbish!
egyoung | September 8, 2016 at 11:20 pm |
A ‘part 2’ to this article might useful — where you explore for us some of the specific techniques for mis-represnting, cherry picking, undercutting, manipulating facts or analyses ( scientific or political) in published reports so that they appear to favor a position counter to what they actually do. This has been developed to a high art in the climate change denier propaganda and is not adequately countered anywhere.
Ken, I like you, and I feel privileged to count on your scientific expertise to counter all the anti water-fluoridation nonsense sweeping the internet. However, your politics are all messed up.
Human Rights Watch is a non-political organization with no axes to grind. From Human Rights Watch regarding Syria: “Violence in Syria has escalated amid an absence of meaningful efforts to end the war. The government and its allies carried out deliberate and indiscriminate attacks on civilians. Incommunicado detention and torture remain rampant.”
So we are clear, the Syrian Government is guilty of attacks on innocent civilians and torture. There is no doubt of this. Reuters has accused the Assad regime of war crimes for its use of barrel bombs. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-crisis-barrel-bombs-idUSBREA0C19F20140113
The BBC has reported that as much as 99% of the victims of Assad’s barrel bombs are innocent collateral damage. Only 1% are Assad’s intended victims. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-32581007
So, regardless of what you may have to say about the opponents with whom Assad is engaged, it is clear that Assad is guilty of killing his own citizens. Debate this if you will, but the evidence is clear – there is no debate.
To be fair, Human Rights Watch goes on to say: “Armed groups opposing the government have attacked civilians, used child soldiers, kidnapped, and tortured. The extremist group Islamic State (also known as ISIS), and Al-Qaeda’s affiliate in Syria, Jabhat al-Nusra, were responsible targeting civilians, kidnappings, and executions.”
Both sides are guilty of human rights abuses.
How could this happen? This is where the dialogue rightfully belongs.
“Pro-democracy protests erupted in March 2011 in the southern city of Deraa after the arrest and torture of some teenagers who painted revolutionary slogans on a school wall. After security forces opened fire on demonstrators, killing several, more took to the streets.
The unrest triggered nationwide protests demanding President Assad’s resignation. The government’s use of force to crush the dissent merely hardened the protesters’ resolve. By July 2011, hundreds of thousands were taking to the streets across the country.
Opposition supporters eventually began to take up arms, first to defend themselves and later to expel security forces from their local areas. . .
“A UN commission of inquiry has evidence that all parties to the conflict have committed war crimes – including murder, torture, rape and enforced disappearances. They have also been accused of using civilian suffering – such as blocking access to food, water and health services through sieges – as a method of war.” http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-26116868
It’s a nightmare. But it was the Assad regime that had the ability to either quell the situation, or escalate. It was the Assad regime that is ultimately responsible for the current situation.
David, before responding in any detail could you describe the motives of the Syrian government which must lie behind a deliberate target of 99% of its innocent population and restricting attacks on terrorists to only 1% as you claim. Without a clear motive on the part of government forces I am more inclined to adopt a sceptical attitude towards your sources as such an imbalance cannot be accidental.
For the life of me, I cannot see why a secular government (which has accepted and allowed freedom for all religions except the extremists such as the Muslim Brotherhood)should be so vindictive towards its people – the majority of which have voted it into power. Even if you need to guess – what could be the possible motive?
I have no hesitancy in acknowledging human rights abuses, torture, etc. and acknowledge the government has treated extremist badly. But if you are going to get into that some detail on who was tortured and why) and expansion to (for example) Saudi Arabia (who is arming terrorists in Syria and the US (where torture is well documentede0 who is also effectively arming terrorists in Syria.
Do you think a humanitarian intervention policy of regime change can justifiably be applied to the USA and Saudia Arabia, Qatar, etc. (as it was in Iraq, Libya and now Syria) ?
For starters you are asking two separate questions here. 1.) ” . . what could be the possible motive?” And, 2.)”Without a clear motive on the part of government forces I am more inclined to adopt a sceptical attitude towards your sources as such an imbalance cannot be accidental.”
You are asking about 1.)motive, and 2.)intent. These are two separate concepts in U.S. jurisprudence. Although motive and intent are very closely related to each other. Motive precedes intent in terms of action. Motive is the reason behind the intent while intent is the background of the committed crime. Both motive and intent should be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, but intent has a weightier standing and bearing in a court of law compared to motive.
It’s a good point you make. Is there a motive? Is there intent for the Assad regime to indiscriminately kill its own people with barrel bombs? You don’t think so, and you’ve given your reasons.
To fully explore the question, I looked at exactly what “intent” is since this is the more weighty of the accusations regarding this ongoing crime https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Syrian_Civil_War_barrel_bomb_attacks in which barrel bombs have been reported to have been dropped on schools, killing children, and have been reported to have been filled with chlorine.
“As for criminal intent, there are four levels as described in the Moral Penal Code:
(1) Purposely – At this level, the suspect expresses his purpose to commit a specific crime against a particular person.
(2) Knowingly – The suspect has knowledge and consciousness that his actions will be considered a crime in the eyes of the law. However, the suspect can inflict a crime on a person who is not his intended victim.
(3) Recklessly – The suspect knows the risks involved in his actions and the situation but disregards the risk and continues to perform the crime regardless.
(4) Negligently – The suspect does not take into account various possible scenarios that will happen during the action of the crime which often leads to losing control of the situation and probably causing more casualties.”
I don’t believe Level 1 applies to the crime of Assad dropping of barrel bombs on his own people. Level 2 applies. Level 3 applies. Level 4 may or may not apply. That’s the answer to your question, ‘What is Assad’s motive & intent?’ Despite your naive question, what other intent could there possibly have been for dropping a barrel bomb on a school on April 30, 2014?
Regarding this comment: ” . . Without a clear motive on the part of government forces I am more inclined to adopt a sceptical attitude towards your sources . . ,” I’m not in Syria to witness first-hand current events taking place there, and neither are you. But the BBC does have people there to witness crimes taking place. Be skeptical if you like, that’s your right.
As for this question: “Do you think a humanitarian intervention policy of regime change can justifiably be applied to the USA and Saudia Arabia, Qatar, etc. (as it was in Iraq, Libya and now Syria) ?”
While I can’t speak for Saudi Arabia & Qatar, if the United States begins dropping barrel bombs on schools in my lifetime, I will be at the forefront of those demanding regime change in this country. In fact, there was a regime change in the United States when the government killed four protesting students at a place called Kent State, Ohio.
I should have included this link to Aljazeera, 7 September, 2016 in my comment. http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/09/syria-war-chlorine-gas-dropped-rebel-held-aleppo-160906153118935.html
Looking back at my comments, it occurs to me that it is interesting that the Syrian Civil War began in much the same way as the Kent State Massacre:
Syria: ““Pro-democracy protests erupted in March 2011 in the southern city of Deraa after the arrest and torture of some teenagers who painted revolutionary slogans on a school wall. After security forces opened fire on demonstrators, killing several, more took to the streets. . . ”
Kent State: “involved the shooting of unarmed college students by the Ohio National Guard on Monday, May 4, 1970.”
Both events began with a government crack down on protest against its policies. . . Interesting.
One more brief comment. I took another look at your original post. Looking at global politics as a scientist looks at evidence in an unbiased way. It sounds great. That’s why this comment of yours seemed to jump off the page at me:
“But those who want regime change in Syria do everything to protect the regimes and
Ok. You made the claim that Saudi Arabia’s record of human rights abuses is worse than the Assad government’s (I didn’t want to use the inflammatory word “regime.”) record of human rights abuse.
So I took a look at the evidence. Amnesty International is a non political organization whose sole purpose is to report human rights abuses. That seemed like a great place to look. Although AI lists abuses from anti-gvt. sources, this discussion is a comparison of Assad’s record against the Saudi record, therefore I will stress what is said about the government:
“The United Nations lists more than 9 million Syrians as refugees and internally displaced peoples, making it the largest current refugee crisis in the world. Tens of thousands of civilians across Syria, including children, have been forced to endure a life of hardship under siege. Most of the sieges are imposed and maintained by forces loyal to the government of President Bashar al-Assad. Others have been mounted by opposition and other non-state armed groups.
“Civilians continue to be at the receiving end of frequent indiscriminate attacks by Syrian government forces. Government forces also continue to commit other grave violations, including war crimes such as arbitrary detention, torture, enforced disappearance and extrajudicial execution. Amnesty’s documentation provides fresh evidence that such crimes are widespread as well as systematic, and are being perpetrated on an ever-increasing scale and as part of state policy. We also have evidence of the government targeting special groups such as medical workers and journalists. Many Syrians are victims of enforced disappearances.”
http://www.amnestyusa.org/our-work/countries/middle-east-and-north-africa/syria
Here is AI’s 2015-2016 report for Saudi Arabia. It’s lengthy so I will just post the link: https://www.amnesty.org/en/countries/middle-east-and-north-africa/saudi-arabia/report-saudi-arabia/
So we can compare apples to apples, here is AI’s 2015-2016 report for Syria: https://www.amnesty.org/en/countries/middle-east-and-north-africa/syria/report-syria/
Abuses are reported on both sides in Syria, but for this discussion, the Assad government as compared to the Saudi government on human rights, take a look at the government’s violations.
After that, do you still believe you have made that comment ( ” . . leaders of other countries, like Saudi Arabia, with far greater violations of human rights.”) as a strict, unbiased scientist would have? Has Saudi Arabia really committed more human rights violations than Assad’s gvt.?
Sorry, this is your quote, in its entirety, that I was commenting on: ” But those who want regime change in Syria do everything to protect the regimes and leaders of other countries, like Saudi Arabia, with far greater violations of human rights.
Ken | September 10, 2016 at 8:29 am |
David, I will continue with the comparison between science and politics. And the fluoride issue does provide examples.
Firstly, you state (as if it is an undeniable fact) that my “politics are all messed up.” I could state the same about you – but where the hell would that get us. It would just be a statement of opinion, not of fact. All you are really saying is that you and I disagree on political issues.
The negative side of stating such things as facts rather than beliefs is that it exhibits an unwillingness to consider the facts or the arguments of a discussion partner.
Incidentally, I often have anti-fluoride campaigners effectively saying the same thing about my science – that it is all messed up.
Secondly, I will argue the point I often argue about scientific issues – that claims and evidence (and sources) must be considered intelligently and critically and not simply used as an exercise in confirmation bias.
Anti-fluoride campaigners will often argue using sources they consider reliable but actually aren’t – Connett, NaturalNews, Mercola, etc. But even when they use ”reliable” sources their arguments may be very wrong – you are well aware of the way Cochrane or The Lancet are being used. It’s still confirmation bias.
I have always argued that the same intelligent and critical analysis must be applied to “evidence” coming from reputable sources as well as the less reputable sources.
This approach is even more important in the political sphere where, because we are in the middle of a geopolitical information war, even the sources some might argue as reputable (BBC, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International) often promote biased information. In the political context, I argue one must be careful about the blinkered effect of relying only on the “approved” sources. One must be willing to also look at the “unapproved” sources. And one must look at all sources and their evidence critically and intelligently.
As you can see – I am no more impressed by an unanalysed quote from the BBC or Human Rights Watch than I am impressed by an out of context and unanalysed quote from Mercola, Paul Connett, Cochrane or The Lancet.
I am afraid that continuing with the belief that my politics are “all messed up” and relying on an uncritical (and dare I say “unintelligent”) acceptance of biased claims, reports and sources will only lead to a “Claytons” discussion – where we talk past each other instead of meaningfully engaging with a more objective analysis if the situation in Syria.
And, I note in passing, you have already here heavily relied on that first propaganda technique of demonising your enemy (the legitimate elected president of an elected government) which I point out “ is part of the interventionist strategy of “regime change.”
Sorry, David, you have not given a “motive” for the reported actions of Assad. You say:
“That’s the answer to your question, ‘What is Assad’s motive & intent?’ Despite your naive question, what other intent could there possibly have been for dropping a barrel bomb on a school on April 30, 2014?”
So what is the motive and why am I naïve to ask this? Putting aside the question of whether or not a barrel bomb was dropped on a school in 2014 (that sort of claim needs a better justification to be taken seriously given the context) what deliberate motive would the government have of dropping a bomb on a school (yes – mistakes happen in war but you are claiming this is deliberate).
And, seriously, ALL the victims in this war are often attributed to a deliberate action of Assad (note the demonisation ) –what possible motive could Assad have for killing his own soldiers and supporters as well as invading terrorists as well as innocent civilians? Although such a claim just seems stupid it has been seriously made by US leaders and also by the Turkish president.
As for “regime change” – you seem to purposely misunderstand me. I am not against “regime change” in principle – I attempt to do this every three years in my own country. And I support the Syrian people in their “regime change” resulting from recent parliamentary elections – and the chance they were given to change their president in elections recently. I support proposals for a democratic determination of a new government and presidency in Syria in the future which I hope comes out of the political negotiations – whether Assad stands in these elections or not. A democratic determination involving the legitimate opposition – many of whom have stopped fighting under the reconciliation policy resulting from the last ceasefire declared in Geneva
What I oppose is the policy of externally changing a regime by force as the US has been doing (and, incidentally, proposed for Syria well before the 2011 Arab Spring). You need to confront this – a policy of intervention (humanitarian or otherwise) which the US and NATO have advanced for several years now and which has caused so much trouble in many countries.
A policy, incidentally, which has led to the USA supporting, arming, and assisting the most despicable forces pro-fascist, nationalist and terrorist forces.
Along with many other people I simply do not accept such an interventionist policy is justified by the real or imagined human rights violations or corruption on those countries – especially as the US supports governments which routinely carry out worse violations.
David, you have now proposed this link to Aljazeera, 7 September, 2016 as some sort of evidence for your demonisation of Assad. .http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/09/syria-war-chlorine-gas-dropped-rebel-held-aleppo-160906153118935.html.
It is worth considering this example as it is rather typical of Al Jazeera – and is an example of why I do not rely on this news service as either reputable or reliable when it comes to Syria. It is, after all, financed by a government which is arming and financing terrorists in Syria – so my advice to examine such claims critically and intelligently is surely valid.
The headline reads:
“Aleppo: Syrian forces blamed for ‘chlorine gas attack’
Activists say Syrian government forces dropped two barrel bombs loaded with chlorine gas in a rebel-held area of Aleppo.”
Al Jazeera routinely and mainly reports from “rebel”/”terrorist” held regions and sources. It has journalists embedded with the terrorist organisations. The word “activist” usually indicated a source that one should not accept blindly because it is fighting for one side in the battle. In this case the terrorist side.
Would you uncritically accept the word of an anti-fluoride activist who is also promoting anti-vaccine and chemtrail propaganda? No – and this is far worse.
This report also lists a number of the questionable sources I mentioned in my article – the Aleppo Media Centre, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and the Syrian Civil Defence (White Helmets). The White Helmets, in particular, have a reputation for manipulating situations – even staging incidents.
I personally cannot see a motive for government forces using chlorine in this particular battle – although the hell cannons are routinely used against civilian areas – and given the inhuman attitudes of the terrorists to other religions I would not be surprised if they used gas cylinders containing chlorine. Certainly, terrorist groups have used chlorine in the past and one group has even admitted to a specific attack.
Really, this discussion has got to get beyond uncritical reliance on such questionable sources and such questionable information.
David, really – comparing “apples to apples?”
I am surprised you can make this argument. it is equivalent to comparing the human rights record of the USSR and the USA – using, on the one hand, a report on fighting in Europe during WWII involving Soviet forces (and attributing all deaths in that war to Stalin) and on the other a report of peacetime human rights violations in the US
No, you are not comparing apples to apples.
How many Syrians were lashed or beheaded in peace-time Damascus for the crimes of atheism, for example, compared with Riyadh today? Do you really think the modern, secular and equal treatment of women in Syria is worse than the treatment fo women in Saudi Arabia? How many women have got parliamentary positions in Saudi Arabia or have made it to powerful government or parliamentary positions as they have in Syria?
In fact, what is the nature of the Parliament in Riyadh – and how can the democratic organisations in Saudia Arabia and Qatar even be compared with the long tradition of parliamentary existence in Damascus? And it is Saudi Arabia and Qatar who are attempting to destroy parliamentary representation in Damascus.
Further to my comments about a more critical and intelligent consideration of events I recommend people watch the currently running news conference where Kerry and Lavrov outline a just concluded agreement. And I mean watch both speeches.
Looks like a basis for some progress on a ceasefire, getting in humanitarian aid and cooperation between the Russian Federation and the USA in fighting terrorism. The agreement has been welcomed by the UN.
Interestingly Kerry is putting it back on the so-called “responsible” opposition that they must separate from the terrorist forces (with the implication they will face the consequences – joint bombing by USA and Russia) if they do not. Apparently, the Syrian government has accepted the agreements – which will define areas which only the USA and Russia can bomb while Syria has its own areas of responsibility.
So looks like a good opportunity to recommence the political process.
David Fierstien | September 10, 2016 at 6:49 pm |
Ken, you started your comments by saying, “Firstly, you state (as if it is an undeniable fact) that my “politics are all messed up.”” After which, you spent way too much time criticizing my comment, as if I had not justified it. Perhaps you are right. Perhaps we are “talking past each other.”
Your politics “are all messed up.” That statement is in no way comparable to anti-fluoride rhetoric which is non verifiable. My statement is measurable, and it is verifiable. You openly said that human rights violations in Syria are not as bad as human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia. That is messed up; i.e., it is incorrect, it is biased, and the incorrectness of it is provable.
This is your exact quote: “But those who want regime change in Syria do everything to protect the regimes and leaders of other countries, like Saudi Arabia, with far greater violations of human rights.”
I provided you with two Amnesty International reports for the same period in time for each country. Your quote: “This approach is even more important in the political sphere where, because we are in the middle of a geopolitical information war, even the sources some might argue as reputable (BBC, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International) often promote biased information.”
That is exactly what anti-fluoridationists do. If a source disagrees with their, or your, bias, the problem is with the source. You’ve seen that before.
For example, this is a quote from an anti fluoridationist that I just ran across: “Your “DDS” reveals you are part of the medical industrial complex and your mind is warped by years of indoctrination. Your title is “information director” of the American Fluoridation Society. . . . . . Therefore, you are a shill. Shill — to talk about or describe someone or something in a favorable way because you are being paid to do it.” http://personalliberty.com/researchers-find-no-evidence-fluoride-drinking-water-reduces-cavities/#comment-2884290884
And now, here is your quote: “Al Jazeera – and is an example of why I do not rely on this news service as either reputable or reliable when it comes to Syria. It is, after all, financed by a government which is arming and financing terrorists in Syria . .”
Your quote: “Secondly, I will argue the point I often argue about scientific issues – that claims and evidence (and sources) must be considered intelligently and critically and not simply used as an exercise in confirmation bias.”
Please provide any evidence to support your claim that Amnesty International is politically biased. Your inability to do so is an indication that even you are guilty of the anti-fluoridationist tactic – attack the source.
Continuing with your justified dismissal of the evidence that I have presented to counter your statement, you go on to say, “ It is equivalent to comparing the human rights record of the USSR and the USA – using, on the one hand, a report on fighting in Europe during WWII involving Soviet forces (and attributing all deaths in that war to Stalin) and on the other a report of peacetime human rights violations in the US.” Despite the fact that I provided human rights reports from exactly the same period in time.
The problem with what you are saying – and I have said this before – is that you attribute none of the blame for the current situation on the Assad regime, as if he is completely blameless in all this. There are 9 million displaced people – the largest human displacement of human beings in the world right now – because of the Syrian civil war. And that doesn’t include torture, civilian casualties, using starvation as a weapon of war, rape, the list is endless.
Your quote: “Do you really think the modern, secular and equal treatment of women in Syria is worse than the treatment of women in Saudi Arabia?”
You are seriously comparing the treatment of women in Saudi Arabia to war crimes committed by the Assad regime? You would seriously argue that the Assad government has no responsibility for what is taking place there? I’ll say it again. Your politics are all messed up.
Yes, looking at the years 2015-2016 in each country is comparing “apples to apples.” All we can do is look at the world as it is now and draw conclusions from it. This is what you said when you made the claim that human rights violations in Saudi Arabia are “far worse” than they are in Syria. Bullshit.
We are not allowed the luxury of choosing any point in time of our liking to support our separate theses. We take the world as it is . . and for you to demand that we look at pre-war Syria (a point in time of your choosing) and compare its treatment of women, or atheists, to the current Saudi example is not only dishonest, but it completely absolves the Assad government of its responsibility in creating the current situation. An empirical scientist would not be that dishonest, but an anti-fluoridationists would.
Your quote: “David, you have now proposed this link to Aljazeera, 7 September, 2016 as some sort of evidence for your demonisation of Assad.”
No, but I would demonize someone who knowingly drops barrel bombs on children and other innocent civilians. Perhaps you would prefer to un-demonize a character like that? Is that what you are saying?
Your quote: “Sorry, David, you have not given a “motive” for the reported actions of Assad. You say:
This is a great example of us “talking past each other” because you seem to have missed my answer. You asked for two things. What motive would Assad have for killing innocent people with barrel bombs? That is a question of motive. And why would he deliberately do that? That is a question of intent.
Answer: Motive precedes intent. Without motive there can be no intent. Therefore, if intent exists, motive must necessarily exist. Proof of intent is weightier than proof of motive. Intent consists of the following levels:
Purposely – At this level, the suspect expresses his purpose to commit a specific crime against a particular person.
Knowingly – The suspect has knowledge and consciousness that his actions will be considered a crime in the eyes of the law. However, the suspect can inflict a crime on a person who is not his intended victim.
Recklessly — The suspect knows the risks involved in his actions and the situation but disregards the risk and continues to perform the crime regardless.
Negligently – The suspect does not take into account various possible scenarios that will happen during the action of the crime which often leads to losing control of the situation and probably causing more casualties.”
So the answer to your question, as I have already stated, is that the Assad government “knowingly” and “recklessly” is committing these crimes as defined by intent.
“However, the suspect can inflict a crime on a person who is not his intended victim.” Civilians are not the intended victims. By definition the regime is guilty of intent.
“ The suspect knows the risks involved in his actions and the situation but disregards the risk and continues to perform the crime regardless.” The regime understands the risks of dropping barrel bombs in populated areas and continues to do it anyway. By definition the regime is guilty of intent.
The regime knowingly and recklessly commits these crimes. That is the definition of intent. That is the answer to your question: What’s the intent? What’s the motive? Answer: They don’t give a shit. That’s intent. Since intent exists, motive necessarily must exist. Do you not see this or are we continuing to talk past each other?
Your comment: ” You need to confront this – a policy of intervention (humanitarian or otherwise) which the US and NATO have advanced for several years now and which has caused so much trouble in many countries.
I have never denied that the United States has made mistakes in the past. I am aware of them, I have confronted them, and they are not relevant to this discussion. The United States is currently not supporting ISIS or other extreme terrorist groups in Syria.
One last thing. I’ve also seen the recent development in Syria and hold out hope for an improved situation.
David, I think you have let your emotions get away with you – and I really can not make much sense of your last extensive comment. It certainly is talking past my comments as it misrepresents my positions and ignores my points.
All I can suggest is that you calm down and then have a reread of my comments. Perhaps then it will be possible to engage with them properly.
Thankfully you see some hope with the current results coming out of the Kerry-Lavrov talks (which were built on the Putin-Obama talks).
One hope is that there is a mechanism there to separate the legitimate opposition from the invading extremists like Al Nusra. True, the US has not in words supported ISIS or Al Nusra (they have agreed these are terrorist organisations) but their arms supplies have got inevitably to those groups because they are intimately connected (especially in the case of Al Nusra) to the groups that the US does finance and arm (and some of those “groups” were fictions of the US imagination anyway).
Let’s not forget that Al Nusra currently leads the Army of Conquest, which includes groups supported, armed and financed by the US, and which is actively involved in the battle for Aleppo. Kerry really acknowledges this for the first time in his speech today. And also effectively admits they cannot control the groups that they are arming and financing.
The US has been unable to separate their proxy groups from the terrorist groups and seems willing now to say to their proxies “if you don’t remove yourself from territories held by Al Nusra then we, together with Russia, will bomb you.” I only hope they have the will to follow through because the recent cooperation amongst the “rebels” and “terrorists” (which has led to battle successes) will make it hard to bring about a separation. Already there are voices in the US criticising the agreements and presumably indicating attempts to get the US to back away from that resolve.
Thankfully these agreements have been reached before Clinton takes office as I think she and her likely administration would not support such an agreement. I see her presidency as very dangerous for the chance of peace in Syria.
Incidentally, you did describe Al Nusra as freedom fighters in a previous Facebook discussion – I hope that Kerry’s current clarity on that group will get you to revise your previous description.
Finally, let me drag in someone else, and a country, that you have previously demonised. When you look at the details of the current agreements I think an objective observer must see them as a victory for Putin and Russian diplomacy. Yes, there are always concessions in such diplomatic agreements but Putin was calling for cooperation between the US and Russia to fight terrorism right back in his UN speech last October. He and his fellow countrymen have worked hard to achieve that since then. And the Russians have been attempting to get the 48 hr ceasefires requested by the UN to enable humanitarian aid to get into isolated areas for a while now. Problem is that the “rebels”/”terrorists” always threatened to fire on aid convoys. The Lavrov-Kerry diplomatic efforts have now brought the US on board and this makes the ceasefire and humanitarian aid convoys far more likely.
Putin and Lavrov have been very impressive in their diplomatic work – and I also think Kerry must be congratulated (despite some stupid comments he seems obliged to make for home consumption).
I only hope that the ceasefire can last. It has the support of the USA, Russia, the Syrian government and some of the major opposition militia. But clearly, Al Nusra will not support it and this will weaken support from the opposition groups that have so far been recognised as legitimate. Some elements of the US establishment will oppose it and while formal acceptance may come from the countries involved in the Syrian talks some of these will have motives for sabotaging the agreements.
So I look forward to next week with some hope but also some trepidation that this chance to move on to the political discussions may be sabotaged.
David Fierstien | September 10, 2016 at 11:55 pm |
Regarding my previous comment, in order to help you make sense of it, let’s take one thing at a time. I presented two reports from Amnesty International to counter a statement you had made. In response to this, you said:
“This approach is even more important in the political sphere where, because we are in the middle of a geopolitical information war, even the sources some might argue as reputable (BBC, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International) often promote biased information.”
In response, I asked you for any credible evidence showing that Amnesty International is biased in any way.
David, my general comment about the need for intelligent and critical assessment of claims in the political sphere was not directed at any specific quote of yours. It was, I thought, a sensible bit of advice considering that you are resorting to the uncritical use of quotes. The example from Al Jazeera surely shows how sensible my advice is.
But regarding your quotes from Amnesty – the problem was that you were comparing a quote about conditions during a vicious war in Syria (not human rights issue within the normal society) with a quote about a peacetime situation in Saudi Arabia. That is comparing apples with oranges.
It is simply diversionary to claim that one should look at the same time frame – the important thing is the prevailing situation.
Perhaps you should look for an Amnesty quote about the Saudi actions in Yemen if you want to stick to the same time frame but a prepared to accept that one should look at prevailing conditions. Saudi Arabia is carrying out inhumane bombings of hospitals and schools and killing innocent civilians there. (And where is the western condemnation of the sort we get about Syria which is defending its own country?).
But really, the important thing is to consider the nature of the regimes. Syria had a far more progressive humane society (and still has in Damascus) until Wahhabi terrorists, with the support of external countries, interfered.
David, I do not wish to get into any specifics of your amnesty quotes (I think the important aspect is the choice of two separate situations which is diversionary) but it is worth reacting to your question as it does highlight the need to approach politics in the same way as science – intelligently and critically.
Now why is it that you accept my ability and recommendation not to uncritically accept statements by or about The Lancet (re Grandjean’s paper) or Cochrane (re their Fluoridation Review) yet you lecture me not to do the same in the political sphere?
Of course, I will not just uncritically accept quotes from Amnesty, BBC, Voice of America, RT, Al Jazeera, Human Rights Watch, etc., uncritically and unintelligently. I will approach them the same way I approach scientific sources and simply recommend you do the same. Any other approach is simply confirmation bias.
I did that with your link to Al Jazeera and recommend that you consider that specific example which you originally presented as “gospel truth.”
Ok, fair enough. But you did say that human rights violations in Saudi Arabia were “far worse” than human rights in Syria. You don’t seem to have a problem with Amnesty International, but you did have a problem with using the current time frame since there is a war in Syria. Fair enough.
So let’s take a look at Syria in 2010. One of your criticisms of Saudi Arabia was its treatment of women. No argument. But was the Saudi gvt far worse than Syria in 2010? Here is a link to the AI report on Syria from 2010: http://www.amnestyusa.org/research/reports/annual-report-syria-2010 “Women continued to be denied equality with men under the law, notably the Personal Status Law covering rights to marriage and inheritance rights, and the Penal Code, which prescribes lower penalties for murder and other violent crimes committed against women in which defence of family “honour” is considered a mitigating factor. ”
To be fair, Assad “instituted a penalty of at least two years’ imprisonment for men convicted of killing or injuring women relatives on grounds of “honour”. However, no amendment was made to other Penal Code articles prescribing reduced sentences for crimes deemed to have been committed in the name of “honour”.
At least 13 women and one man were reported to have been victims of “honour killings”.” However, in 2010, under Assad, injustice still existed for women. It was hardly, as you said, “modern, secular and equal treatment of women.”
For a complete report of Syrian human rights abuses – pre war under Assad – take a look at the link. Conditions were not “far worse” in Saudi Arabia, and Syria was not an equal rights utopia.
Now you are suggesting that I look at “the Saudi actions in Yemen if you want to stick to the same time frame.” Conditions in Syria are still worse. The displacement of 9 million people cannot be overlooked.
Oh . . one more thing, other than the fact that, under Assad, a man could receive two years in prison for the honor killing of his sister, which was an improvement for women’s rights, (“Syria had a far more progressive humane society (and still has in Damascus) . . ” Whatever you say.)
Per your recommendation, allow me to critically look at this comment of yours, “you have already here heavily relied on that first propaganda technique of demonising your enemy (the legitimate elected president of an elected government) . . ”
“Legitimate elected president of an elected government.” You are right. I should not uncritically accept this at face value. What exactly do you mean by “legitimate elected president?” Let’s take a look:
According to Wiki, “In both the Syrian presidential election, 2000 and subsequent 2007 election, Bashar Assad received votes in his favor in the upper 90th percentile . . ”
Wow! 90th percentile! His people must really love him for that kind of landslide to occur. But wait a minute. Let’s take a critical look at those so called “legitimate” elections. This is the same quote in its full context:
“In both the Syrian presidential election, 2000 and subsequent 2007 election, Bashar Assad received votes in his favor in the upper 90th percentile in uncontested elections where other candidates were not permitted to run against him.”
You are right. When you critically look at things in their full contexts, it does change things a bit.
David, who is claiming that Syria was “an equal rights utopia.?” Please don’t put words in my mouth. I simply pointed out the position of women in Syrian was (and in Damascus is now) far better than in Saudi Arabia. While the Kingdom does not even have credible representative organisations Syria has a long parliamentary tradition and it does have representation of women, and women politicians in high positions. Of course, the position of women in the areas held by the groups you called “freedom fighters” is not the same (have you not seen the reports of sexual slavery, trading in women, forced coverage by the “freedom fighter” police units, etc.
I have long argued for the advantages of secularism and for a while there was rather worried about the point put forward in a book I read that some secular countries – like those few in the middle east – were not good advertisements for secularism. But that is an idealist position and in the real world one has to put things in context We have now seen that, despite real human rights issues, these secular countries shone out like beacons of hope when compared with the alternatives – like Saudi Arabia and the regimes which came to power after the US and NATO succeeded with their policies of ”humanitarian” intervention in Iraq, Libya and parts of Syria.
And who is overlooking the displacement of Syrian? The problem is not overlooking – it is the dishonest blaming that displacement of Syrians on the government and one man – the President. In fact it is in those cities that have been liberated from terrorist controls that resettlement of displaced people is now becoming possible. The presidents appearance for prayers in a recently liberated area near Damascus highlight this solution.
In the end, the solution to this disaster for the Syrian people is the defeat of the terrorists. Hopefully the current agreements will bring that closer – with the US for the first time agreeing to joint military action against them. I know the chances of success for the COH is small but we could yet see this happening. If it does the US will be in a far better position morally as it looks like they will also be bombing the very groups they have been financing and arming in attempts to overthrow a legitimate government. The public disavowal of the peace efforts and refusal to disengage from joint action with Al Nusra should make those groups target for US military action, at last. That is, if the US does not renege on the commitments it has made (and we know those commitments were only made after long discussions in the US and against the opposition of leading neocons who could yet sabotage them).
David, your resort to citing the earlier elections ignores (or attempts to cover up) the reforms that the current president has supported and carried out. One of these has been the introduction of multi-party elections. The recent parliamentary and presidential elections where in fact multi-party.
One advantage of pursuing the political negotiations in Geneva will be the holding of multi-party elections, with international supervision and participation of Syrians living overseas. The current government has, in principle, given their support to such a process. Of course, the groups you describe as ”freedom fighters” will work hard to prevent that.
And that would be far more legitimate than forcing the Syrians to succumb to the US, Saudi, Qatari, Turkish and NATO demands that “Assad must go.” Imposition of regime change from outside (and we can see what that slogan means in terms of the huge numbers of displaced people and other suffering of the Syrian people) is not a real solution. Why is it impossible for these leaders to learn from what happened in Iraq and Libya?
Ken, your selective memory is as messed up as your politics. When you ask, “Where did I say that Syria was “an equal rights utopia.?”” and you go on to criticize me for reading your comments, “Please don’t put words in my mouth. I simply pointed out the position of women in Syrian was (and in Damascus is now) far better than in Saudi Arabia.”
No, you didn’t simply say that the position of Syrian women was far better than Saudi women. You said, and I quote, Syria, under Assad, practices, “modern, secular and equal treatment of women.”
Modern, secular and equal treatment of women sure sounds like an equal rights utopia to me. The way you tell it, I’m surprised women aren’t running for office of the President. Equal treatment of women? That’s a better record than the United States has where it is documented that women receive less pay then men. Equal treatment of women? I’m laughing at what you call a scientific approach to global politics.
In answer to your question, that is where you said Syria was an “equal rights utopia.”
Your quote: “And who is overlooking the displacement of Syrian? The problem is not overlooking – it is the dishonest blaming that displacement of Syrians on the government and one man . . ”
Ah . . no. From my perspective, discussing this with you, the problem is not blaming the President. You have never once put any of this on his shoulders. Instead you condemn those who “demonize” a petty dictator that is supported by Russia & Iran – two other bastions of human rights abuses. Nine million displaced people that started with some graffiti that was spray-painted on a wall during the Arab Spring. Do you think someone else might have been able to handle it a little better? Ah . . yes.
“The presidents appearance for prayers in a recently liberated area near Damascus highlight this solution.” — Wow! What a nice man! Again, I’m laughing at the hypocrisy of this comment by someone who argues for a secular society.
Ken, in your second comment you say, “David, your resort to citing the earlier elections ignores (or attempts to cover up) the reforms that the current president has supported and carried out.”
I cited earlier elections of the same man we are talking about. “In both the Syrian presidential election, 2000 and subsequent 2007 election, Bashar Assad received votes in his favor in the upper 90th percentile in uncontested elections where other candidates were not permitted to run against him.”
That’s like saying George W. Bush won 3 elections in the U.S. In the first two, no one was allowed to run against him. But because of the most recent election, everything is ok.
That’s not fair of me, is it. Comparing a good man like Assad to George W. Bush.
I want to be fair to you. You want to talk about the most recent election. “The recent parliamentary and presidential elections where in fact multi-party.”
Was it? Again, according to Wiki, “On 16 July 2014, Bashar Assad was sworn in for a new seven-year term, after taking 88.7% of votes in the presidential elections, running against two regime sanctioned candidates . . ”
Running against two regime sanctioned candidates. Did you get that? You may want to let Wiki know that they are not being fair to this petty dictator whom you say has won a legitimate election.
Despite your defense of a tiny dictator who has no regard for human rights, and your criticism of the United States for its demand for regime change, I don’t see Obama putting boots on the ground in Syria to support your thesis.
Don’t be silly, David. Of course, if you want to be completely literal there is no country with completely equal rights for women – including NZ and USA. But in the context of this discussion )(let’s not make it a silly argument) the societies in Iraq, Libya, and Syria stood out like a sore thumb alongside despotic regimes like Saudi Arabia. Human rights are a separate issue – but even there let’s not cover up the shocking human rights record in Saudi Arabia just because it is formally allied with, and armed by, the USA and the UK.
As for putting things on shoulders – I agree with Sergei Lavrov on this – no one in the Syrian theatre is completely innocent. My refusal to go along with the mindless demonisation (which underlies the anti-democratic foreign policy of the US and NATO) is simply because of my critical and (attempted) intelligent approach. I have applied the same to Putin, you may recall.
You say “Do you think someone else might have been able to handle it a little better? Ah . . yes.”
Yet, strangely, you do not suggest anyone specifically. Perhaps because you would prefer to see “freedom fighters” like Al Nusra running the show?
I was watching a very partisan programme on Al Jazeera the other day where an expert made this very point – there is just no-one with the support to replace Assad at this stage (outside the armed terrorists) and it is telling the US, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Cameron, etc., who have demanded “Assad must go” have never once publicly given a name for a replacement. There only alternative (although they don’t say this publicly) is the Caliphate.
This same expert (and remember Al Jazeera is very anti “regime” on Syria) voiced the opinion that the solution to the problem requires defeat of the terrorists, disarming of non-military militia groups (there are huge numbers of these and some progress has been made in this disarming and inclusion in the political process since February) and involvement of the opposition politicians in the work for new elections of government and president. He explained that armed militia groups never provide a solution – that the military role should be left to the legitimate army. (Incidentally, we have also seen this in Ukraine where armed pro-fascist and ultra-nationalist groups are causing so much trouble.)
By the way, I have to laugh at US citizens worrying so much about “regime-approved” candidates where we have the spectacle in the US at the moment of the fact of only 2 regime-approved candidates getting coverage and hence convincing the electorate that they have no real choice – hence the extremely low turnout.
Finally, at this stage, I want to explain the real situation regarding support for the Syrian president by the Russian Federation.( I don’t recall anything specifically from Iran – but the politics there are extremely convoluted). The Russian Federation’s position is extremely clear (as you might expect from a statesman like Lavrov). They have time and again said they are not supporting Assad the person. They are supporting the legitimate regime against the attack of extremists with outside support from Turkey, NATO, USA, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, etc). This attack nearly succeeded last year and the regime was possibly only saved by the rather limited legal intervention of the Russian aerospace forces and advisors.
Lavrov has always made clear that his office is working for the defeat of the terrorists and movement on a political solution. They do not insist on any specific candidates in elections and they do no exclude legitimate candidates like Assad. Their position is that it is up to the Syrian people to select their leaders – something you country appears to disagree with. I support Lavrov’s position and he appears to be slowly making progress with this – even with the US at the moment.
“Of course, if you want to be completely literal there is no country with completely equal rights for women – ”
I’m glad to see you’ve admitted your mistake. I think that’s a first. It’s also good to know that Syria isn’t the equal rights utopia that you suggested. After reading your comment, I think my wife wanted to move there. Now I think I can get her to put those plans on hold.
“By the way, I have to laugh at US citizens worrying so much about “regime-approved” candidates where we have the spectacle in the US at the moment of the fact of only 2 regime-approved candidates getting coverage . . ”
That’s funny. I’m glad to see you haven’t lost your sense of humor. Of course the interesting thing is that Trump is not a regime approved candidate. He’s not even approved by his own party. He’s been approved by the people – so you should love him.
Of course Obama won’t be running against Ms. Clinton, so it’s not exactly the same thing as Assad running against two candidates of his choosing (in an election where he got 87% of the vote. Yeah, that’s got “fair election” written all over it.).
My mistake. Your legitimately elected el-presidento won 88.7% of the vote in a 3-way race. Again, it’s good to know that you have a sense of humor.
Might I suggest, David, if your wife was living in Saudi Arabia she might well have wanted to move to pre-war Syria? She would have been able to stand for parliament, drive her own car, hold high office, observe her own religious activities, not be forced to dress in a black sack, attend university classed together with male colleagues, etc., etc.
Mind you, if she or you were involved with the Muslim Brotherhood she (and you) may well have ended up in prison.
As for “regime approval.” If one defines the constitutional requirements of candidates as “regime approval,” then Trump and Clinton are “regime approved.” But even more so – given that most US citizens are unaware that other candidates are standing and think they have only 2 choices – then they are also approved by the ideological and financial regime in the US. You are perhaps worried about high election turnouts because you just don’t have them in the US. In effect, most US citizens really don’t think they live in a democracy or that their vote counts for anything.
The Syrian constitution does define people who are excluded from standing for election (members of armed forces, etc.) as do most constitutions and electoral laws. We certainly do in NZ. But perhaps you have some data to back up a more sinister explanation of “regime approved.” I am particulalry interested in you claim that ciditates were selected by the current president.
I agree that some of the exclusions in the case of Syria are restrictive – especially for a secular country. For example the requirement for a presidential candidate to be Muslim (presumably one of the reasons your wife could not have been a candidate) – but this may just reflect the prevailing attitudes. Given the cooperation between religions in the areas under government control surely this requirement must be abandoned in the future.
Here is how Wikipedia describes the three candidates who did pass the constitutional requirements:
Bashar al-Assad, the incumbent president, leader of Ba’ath Party.
Hassan Abdullah al-Nouri, from the National Initiative for Administration and Change in Syria, a 54-year-old MP from Damascus
Maher Abd Al-Hafiz Hajjar, formerly from the People’s Will Party, a 43-year-old MP from Aleppo. This party is led by veteran opposition leader Qadri Jamil who supported the initial protests in 2011 but then described calls for the overthrow of the government as “unrealistic and useless”. Jamil was a member of the committee that drafted the new Constitution of Syria in 2011. However, People’s Will won just two of 250 MPs in the 2012 parliamentary election with their allies from the Syrian Social Nationalist Party won a further four. Jamil was nominated Deputy Prime Minister by President Assad in June 2012 but removed in October 2013. The small number of MPs from the party indicates that most of his nominations must have come from either independents or MPs from the ruling National Progressive Front. A statement from the People’s Will Party on 27 April distanced the party from Hajjar, claiming that Hajjar was no longer a member of either the People’s Will Party, or the Popular Front for Liberation and Change. Instead the statement claimed that Hajjar represented only himself.
Incidentally, a reason for the high turnout and high electoral support of the most popular candidate in Syria could have a lot to do with the fact that elections could not be held in areas where Assad is unpopular – I don’t think Daesh and Al Nusra would have allowed them. Also, Syrians living overseas in countries which refuse to recognise Syria could not vote because there was no Embassy. ASnd countries like the USA and its allies denied the right to vote for overseas Syrians there.
There is a current parallel with the upcoming September parliamentary (Duma) elections in Russia. Poroshenko has denied the right of Russian diplomatic posts to hold elections for Russian citizens living in Ukraine. It looks like Russians living in Ukraine who wish to vote will have to cross borders into Russia (including Crimea), Belarus, Poland, Hungary, etc. Mind you, Poroshenko’s attitude certainly conforms to the prevailing pro-fascist and ultra-nationalistic attitudes in the country where ethnic Russian have been described as sub-human by the former prime minister and the parliament in Kiev refuses to pass the legislation required by the Minsk agreement which is necessary for elections to be held in Donbass.
David, sorry to descend to this level – but you started it with your comments about your wife – and I assume we are having a good old laugh.
I thought your wife was actually planning to move to the paradise of the Al Nusra held areas after you justification of the attitudes of people you described as “freedom fighters.”
Mind you, if she does move she may soon have to put up with bombing from “freedom loving” US forces as well as those horrible Russkies. 🙂
Speaking of having a good laugh, I really have to comment on this from you:
“As for “regime approval.” If one defines the constitutional requirements of candidates as “regime approval,” then Trump and Clinton are “regime approved.” But even more so – given that most US citizens are unaware that other candidates are standing and think they have only 2 choices –”
That’s not exactly true. Everyone in the U.S. is aware of a third “non-regime approved” choice, Libertarian candidate, Gary Johnson. I should say everyone in the U.S. is aware of him now, that is, after what he said about Syria the other day. By all means, encourage all U.S. citizens to vote for the non-regime approved candidate since you want us to have that choice: http://www.newsgram.com/what-is-aleppo-asks-us-libertarian-party-candidate-gary-johnson/
If my wife and I were living in pre-war Syria, I could have set her on fire, burned her alive, and only received 2 years in prison. It’s a good thing I like her.
Despite all the excuses you appear to be making in defense of Assad and his “legitimate elections,” you seem to completely ignore the fact that in the 2000 & 2007 elections he was the only candidate permitted to run.
Perhaps you feel this is not relevant today. That’s your choice. But considering your criticism of the United States’ election process (for example, “You are perhaps worried about high election turnouts because you just don’t have them in the US. In effect, most US citizens really don’t think they live in a democracy or that their vote counts for anything.), I find your approach neither critical nor objective. Frankly, defending Assad’s elections as “legitimate” while criticizing the U.S.’ 2 party system flies in the face of reason.
And I thought that’s what this post was all about – to critically and objectively get beyond the rhetoric of political propaganda. Perhaps you were trying to provide examples of unbalanced rhetoric. If so, you’re doing a great job because I see very little objective critical analysis in your approach.
Yes, David, many people may now be aware of something somebody called Gary Johnson said. Buy the fact remains that almost every commenter and news source in discussing the problems of Clinton resort to the argument that they juss cannot accept the only alternative – Trump. Most people in the street are really just not aware they have any other alternative.
David, you resort to the early period of the president’s rule and ignore his reforms which have resulted in the removal of the requirement that candidates accept Baath Party rule. It is unscientific to cherry pick such examples without looking at them in their context and development.
Perhaps you did not notice but I am as critical of the nature of the legitimacy of the Syrian elections as of the US elections. The constitutional requirement that the president is Muslim sticks in my throat. Hopefully, the reform process will eventually remove that – and if your “freedom fighters” can be defeated by joint US-Russia strikes then there will be a chance for the new constitution and elections provided for on a political solution to remove that clause from the constitution. The Caliphate’s requirements of their leaders are of course far more restrictive yet I hear no criticism from you of that.
I wonder if you would have got a greater sentence for setting your wife on fire in the US. I keep hearing complaints from people who are very critical of the light sentences given to rapists, murderers of afro-Americans, etc.
Or am I just cherry-picking by referring to such examples? 🙂
Mind you, if you and your wife did go to live with the “freedom fighters” you admire (Al Nusra) I am picking setting your wife on fire may be acceptable – especially if she was complaining about you buying a couple of young Christian sex slaves or your insistence that she cover herself with a black bag in public. 🙂
soundhill1 | September 15, 2016 at 11:00 am |
David Fierstien: “Despite all the excuses you appear to be making in defense of Assad and his “legitimate elections,” you seem to completely ignore the fact that in the 2000 & 2007 elections he was the only candidate permitted to run.”
But the people could vote against him, and if he got under 50% he would not be confirmed.
2007 result (Wiki)
Choice Votes %
For 11,199,445 99.82
Against 19,653 0.18
Invalid/blank votes 253,059 –
Total 11,472,157 100
Registered voters/turnout 11,967,611 95.86
Ken, your quote: “Mind you, if you and your wife did go to live with the “freedom fighters” you admire (Al Nusra) I am picking setting your wife on fire may be acceptable . . ”
Why do you keep saying that? I never once said that I admire al Nusra. Why do you continue to put words in my mouth? At the beginning of this discussion I did use the phrase “freedom fighter.” Where did I ever say that was a reference to a terrorist group? You are certainly not taking this discussion seriously by making things up.
The event that sparked the Syrian civil war was someone painting graffiti on a wall. That was a non-violent act of defiance which has led to the displacement of 300,000 dead and 9 million displaced people.
According to Wiki, a freedom fighter “is another term for those engaged in a struggle to achieve political freedom for themselves or obtain freedom for others.” Among those movements listed as examples are the Indian Independence Movement, and the Civil Rights Movement in the United States.
There is nothing analytically critical, scientific, or objective in your approach which includes making up the facts. Indeed anti-fluoridationists make up the facts and you have joined their ranks.
Ken, your quote:
“David, you resort to the early period of the president’s rule and ignore his reforms which have resulted in the removal of the requirement that candidates accept Baath Party rule.”
Yes, that is exactly what I said:
“Perhaps you feel this is not relevant today. That’s your choice.”
I’m not the one cherry picking here. By ignoring 14 years of an illegitimate presidency with a deplorable human rights record that resulted from two illegitimate elections, and focusing on a few minor human rights reforms, you are cherry picking.
Your quote: “Perhaps you did not notice but I am as critical of the nature of the legitimacy of the Syrian elections as of the US elections. The constitutional requirement that the president is Muslim sticks in my throat.”
Yes, you did mention that once. This is the first mention of your contempt for anything related to Assad. Progress. Shall I take the time to count the number of criticisms you have made against the United States and compare that with your total criticism of Assad? Look who’s cherry picking (from his own comments) now? I think you will find the human rights record of President Obama far exceeds that of el-presidente Assad.
You remind me of a professor of Islam I had in college. He continually defended and praised the Ayatollah Khomeini, much like you with Assad and his meager reforms. I sat down with him and told him my problem with Khomeini was the Iranian genocide of Baha’is which the Iranian theocracy fully supported and pushed.
He answered by saying that Khomeini only had one bad policy. I answered by saying that the Nazis only had one bad policy.
Syria in 2009, nine years into Assad’s presidency:
“In 2009 Syria was included in Freedom House’s “Worst of the Worst” section and given a rating of 7 for Political Rights: and 6 for Civil Liberties.[18] According to Human Rights Watch, as of 2009 Syria’s poor human rights situation had “deteriorated further”. Authorities arrested political and human rights activists, censored websites, detained bloggers, and imposed travel bans. Syria’s multiple security agencies continue to detain people without arrest warrants. No political parties were licensed and emergency rule, imposed in 1963, remained in effect.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_rights_in_Syria
I know you don’t like it when I provide links, but what about you? Where exactly are these progressive reforms that you keep talking about? If I provide a link to support what I’m saying, according to you I am being uncritical and unscientific.
On the other hand, when you make things up, talk about reforms with nothing to support your claims, when you put words in my mouth, you are being critical and analytical. Sorry – I don’t get that, and neither would any other normal person.
Oh, I am sorry, David. You did use the term “freedom fighters” when we were discussing Al Nusra and you seemed to be doing a lot to justify the behaviour you saw in the video of them.
So perhaps you can tell us what groups specifically you were attributing “freedom fighters” to? Perhaps one of the groups currently shelling the Castello road where Red Crescent and Russian Marine teams are trying to facilitate the movement of humanitarian aid into eastern Aleppo? What freedom are those guys fighting for, exactly?
David, I am not ignoring the history of Syria. But you are the one complaining about the restrictions of candidacy for pre4sedint in the early election . You see them as human right violations (I agree) but when they are removed they suddenly become a “few minor human rights reforms.”
One of the most useful books I have found so far is The Dirty War in Syria by Tim Anderson, an Australian academic. He goes into the history of the role of the Muslim brotherhood, the transition to power of the current president, his reform programme, the Arab spring, the protest movement in Syria, the involvement of extremists in that movement and the transition to a full-on extremist war. No – this is not available as a link.
But I repeat my point about assessing reports (and books like Dr Anderson’s) in a critical and intelligent way. Every source has their bias and influences. Human Rights Watch, for example, has been strongly criticised for being influenced by the revolving door employment policy where individuals move from state positions to influence in NGOs.
I did say I would attempt to link the relevant chapter from Aderson’s book – 15 pages on Assad in his reform movement. But it has not been simple to copy this to a suitable document for linking. The book does not appear to be available on Amazon – I got my copy from Global research.
Here is a small extract:
“He probably had little room for political reform in the early years as he did not have an
organised constituency outside the Ba’ath Party. Perhaps in part to compensate for this he
built links with businessmen and initiated several government sponsored NGOs amongst
youth, students, other ‘civil society’ sectors and rural workers. These groups included the
Syrian Trust for Development and the Fund for Integrated Rural Development of Syria (FIRDOS).
First Lady Asma al Assad played a prominent role in some of these groups, particularly
those to do with youth and children. They attracted some international partners,
including the UNDP and UNICEF (Kawakibi 2013).
One US analyst says the Damascus Spring of 2000 saw a ‘flowering of expression, assembly
and political action unknown since the 1950s’ (Wikas 2007: 4). Despite the market
reforms, Syria maintained its virtually free health and education system. State universities
also remain virtually free, to this day, with several hundred thousand enrolled students.
That sort of mass education is critical, the foundation of social empowerment.
In this period a number of critical political discussion groups were established, including
the Kawakibi forum, the Atassi Forum and the National Dialogue Forum. They began to
issue statements of demand on the government, one of which had 1,000 signatories
(Landis and Pace 2007: 47). However ‘state of emergency’ laws still applied and military
intelligence saw conspirators in some of these groups, leading to arrests in what some
called a ‘Damascus Winter’. Some of the prisoners were reported as tortured and killed
(Ghadry 2005; Ulutas 2011: 89-90). Despite this, some relatively well informed US analysts
say the ‘Damascus Spring’ left some ‘lasting if modest accomplishments’. There was
no unified opposition, but for the first time in many years ‘individuals could vocalise critical
views of the regime in public settings’. Some of the discussion groups survived for some
years, including the Committee for the revival of Civil Society and the Attasi Forum for
Democratic Dialogue (Landis and Pace 2007: 48-49).”
I think this gives a bit of a favourite for its objectivity and the complex nature of the reform process.
Perhaps you could hunt the book down.
Your comment: ” Every source has their bias and influences. Human Rights Watch, for example, has been strongly criticised for being influenced by the revolving door employment policy where individuals move from state positions to influence in NGOs.”
Every human rights watchdog group has been criticized for something. AI for example, has received criticism from virtually every country on which it has reported. But that would be irrelevant to bias.
I believe your point here is that because individuals move from state positions their bias is carried with them to NGOs. Is that correct?
And yet you present an extract from a book which uses as a source “some relatively well informed US analysts,” and you call it, “bit of a favourite for its objectivity.”
Odd, to say the least.
Your quote: “So perhaps you can tell us what groups specifically you were attributing “freedom fighters” to?”
Go back and look at the definition, and examples, of freedom fighter that I presented. A person spraying graffiti on a wall in defiance is a freedom fighter. Unarmed protesters being mowed down by a brutal regime are freedom fighters. Was there anything else?
David, you used the term “freedom fighter” in our discussion of Al Nusra. You now say this was not to describe Al Nusra – I repeat what specific groups do you see as “freedom fighters” in the Syrian war?
Personally, I think only the Syrian Arab Army and their allies are fighting for freedom here – and that is why you cannot find an opposition militia group fitting this description. Without exception, they are fighting against a secular, democratic and free Syria.
I have to laugh at your diversion. We have plenty of disaffected young people here who regularly spray graffiti on walls. Maybe they consider themselves artists but this is the first time I have heard them described as “freedom fighters.” 🙂
David, the point about the book is its balanced academic nature where it uses multiple sources. From memory it is actually quite critical of the cherry picking approach of relying on selected rights groups. I can not recall now (its a few months since I read the book) but it may have also discussed the problems with NGOs and the revolving door.
I cited a few paragraphs for you to indicate the balance and lack of bias. But I suggest you read the whole chapter.
David, another extract from Dr Anderson’s book.
After discussing the Hama insurrection in 1982 he goes on to draw similarities to what happened in 2011:
“The Hama insurrection helps us understand the Daraa violence because, once again in
2011, we saw armed Islamists using rooftop sniping against police and government officials,
drawing in the armed forces, only to cry ‘civilian massacre’ when they and their collaborators
came under attack from the Army. Although the US, through its allies, played an
important part in the Hama insurrection, when it was all over US intelligence dryly observed
that: ‘the Syrians are pragmatists who do not want a Muslim Brotherhood government’
(DIA 1982: vii).
In the case of Daraa, and the attacks that moved to Homs and surrounding areas in April
2011, the clearly stated aim was once again to topple the secular or ‘infidel-Alawi’ regime.
The front-line US collaborators were Saudi Arabia and Qatar, then Turkey. The head of the
Syrian Brotherhood, Muhammad Riyad Al-Shaqfa, issued a statement on 28 March which
left no doubt that the group’s aim was sectarian.
The enemy was ‘the secular regime’ and Brotherhood members ‘have to make sure that
the revolution will be pure Islamic, and with that no other sect would have a share of the
credit after its success’ (Al-Shaqfa 2011). While playing down the initial role of the
Brotherhood, Sheikho confirms that it ‘went on to punch above its actual weight on the
ground during the uprising … [due] to Turkish-Qatari support’, and to its general organisational
capacity (Sheikho 2013). By the time there was a ‘Free Syrian Army Supreme Military
Council’ in 2012 (more a weapons conduit than any sort of army command), it was said to
be two-thirds dominated by the Muslim Brotherhood (Draitser 2012). Other foreign Salafi-
Islamist groups quickly joined this ‘Syrian Revolution’. A US intelligence report in August
2012, contrary to Washington’s public statements about ‘moderate rebels’, said:
‘The Salafist, the Muslim Brotherhood and AQI [Al Qaeda in Iraq, later ISIS] are the
major forces driving the insurgency in Syria … AQI supported the Syrian Opposition
from the beginning, both ideologically and through the media’ (DIA 2012).
In February 2011 there was popular agitation in Syria, to some extent influenced by the
events in Egypt and Tunisia. There were anti-government and pro-government demonstrations,
and a genuine political reform movement which for several years had agitated
against corruption and the Ba’ath Party monopoly. A 2005 report referred to ‘an array of
reform movements slowly organizing beneath the surface’ (Ghadry 2005), and indeed the
‘many faces’ of a Syrian opposition, much of it non-Islamist, had been agitating since about
that same time (Sayyid Rasas 2013). These political opposition groups deserve attention,
in another discussion (see Chapter 3). However only one section of that opposition, the
Muslim Brotherhood and other Salafists, was linked to the violence that erupted in Daraa.
Large anti-government demonstrations began, to be met with huge pro-government
demonstrations. In early March some teenagers in Daraa were arrested for graffiti that had
been copied from North Africa ‘the people want to overthrow the regime’. It was reported
that they were abused by local police, President Bashar al Assad intervened, the local governor
was sacked and the teenagers were released (Abouzeid 2011).”
So there is a bit more detail about your “freedom fighters” and their graffiti.
He goes on:
“Yet the Islamist insurrection was underway, taking cover under the street demonstrations.
On 11 March, several days before the violence broke out in Daraa, there were reports
that Syrian forces had seized ‘a large shipment of weapons and explosives and night-vision
goggles … in a truck coming from Iraq’. The truck was stopped at the southern Tanaf crossing,
close to Jordan.
The Syrian Government news agency SANA said the weapons were intended ‘for use in
actions that affect Syria’s internal security and spread unrest and chaos.’ Pictures showed
‘dozens of grenades and pistols as well as rifles and ammunition belts’. The driver said the
weapons had been loaded in Baghdad and he had been paid $5,000 to deliver them to Syria
(Reuters 2011). Despite this interception, arms did reach Daraa, a border town of about
150,000 people. This is where the ‘western-rebel’ and the independent stories diverge, and
diverge dramatically. The western media consensus was that protestors burned and trashed
government offices, and then ‘provincial security forces opened fire on marchers, killing
several’ (Abouzeid 2011). After that, ‘protestors’ staged demonstrations in front of the al-
Omari mosque, but were in turn attacked.
The Syrian government, on the other hand, said there were unprovoked attacks on security
forces, killing police and civilians, along with the burning of government offices. There
was foreign corroboration of this account. While its headline blamed security forces for
killing ‘protesters’, the British Daily Mail (2011) showed pictures of guns, AK47 rifles and
hand grenades that security forces had recovered after storming the al-Omari mosque. The
paper noted reports that ‘an armed gang’ had opened fire on an ambulance, killing ‘a doctor, a paramedic and a policeman’. Media channels in neighbouring countries did report on
the killing of Syrian police, on 17-18 March.
On 21 March a Lebanese news report observed that ‘Seven policemen were killed during
clashes between the security forces and protesters in Syria’ (YaLibnan 2011), while an
Israel National News report said ‘Seven police officers and at least four demonstrators in
Syria have been killed … and the Baath party headquarters and courthouse were torched’
(Queenan 2011). These police had been targeted by rooftop snipers.
Even in these circumstances the Government was urging restraint and attempting to
respond to the political reform movement. President Assad’s adviser, Dr. Bouthaina
Shaaban, told a news conference that the President had ordered ‘that live ammunition
should not be fired, even if the police, security forces or officers of the state were being
killed’. Assad proposed to address the political demands, such as the registration of political
parties, removing emergency rules and allowing greater media freedoms (al-Khalidi
2011). None of that seemed to either interest or deter the Islamists.
Several reports, including video reports, observed rooftop snipers firing at crowds and
police, during funerals of those already killed. It was said to be ‘unclear who was firing at
whom’ (Al Jazeera 2011a), as ‘an unknown armed group on rooftops shot at protesters and
security forces’ (Maktabi 2011). Yet Al Jazeera (2011b) owned by the Qatari monarchy,
soon strongly suggested that that the snipers were pro-government. ‘President Bashar al
Assad has sent thousands of Syrian soldiers and their heavy weaponry into Derra for an
operation the regime wants nobody in the word to see’, the Qatari channel said. However
the Al Jazeera suggestion that secret pro-government snipers were killing ‘soldiers and protestors
alike’ was illogical and out of sequence. The armed forces came to Daraa precisely
because police had been shot and killed.”
Sorry about the formatting problems due to copy and pasting from a pdf.
You should read the book.
“We have plenty of disaffected young people here who regularly spray graffiti on walls. Maybe they consider themselves artists but this is the first time I have heard them described as “freedom fighters.””
If New Zealand is an oppressive regime that would mow down unarmed protesters, as Assad has done, perhaps you should consider your graffiti artists freedom fighters. On the other hand, if the New Zealand gvt. is not capable of killing innocent protesters, then your comparison of New Zealand graffiti artists to the Syrian artist who sparked the civil war is bullshit.
Cutting through all your bullshit, are you seriously saying that President Assad is not guilty of human rights abuses?
David, yous ay these teenagers were “mown down.” Anderson says otherwise:
“In early March some teenagers in Daraa were arrested for graffiti that had
There you go again, putting words in my mouth. I never said those who sprayed graffiti were mowed down. I said, “If New Zealand is an oppressive regime that would mow down unarmed protesters, as Assad has done . . ” Does Anderson also say that unarmed protesters were never killed by the Assad regime?
BTW, you never answered the question. Are you seriously saying that Assad is not guilty of human rights abuses?
David, I didn’t realise that your question was directed at me. No, I am not saying “Assad is not guilty of human rights abuses.” That is the sort of question that could be asked of any leader – take Obama for example – and I would give the same answer. It’s like the question ” are you saying fluoride does not cause any health issues?’ And, of course, it is asked with the same sort of motivation.
But why pose that question to me when I have provided you with fuller information about the teenagers and their graffiti? It appears these guys were treated badly – but not by Assad who in fact intervened, got them released and sacked the governor. Interestingly, in following reports of this incident I found the original Time’s story’s description of Assad’s intervention was gradually deleted from subsequent presentations in the media – so that now we have the gullible public blaming an individual, the president, for the actions of local officials.
I call that naive demonisation.
And, no, I don’t remember Anderson saying unarmed protester were never killed. But I certainly don’t recall him saying that Assad killed anyone. That would be silly. After all, we know examples of unarmed protesters – or individuals minding their own business – being killed in the US. But only an idiot blames the current president for that – surely.
But, what about you reading the book for yourself? That would be better than relying on cherry-picked media reports or Amnesty claims.
Your comment implies that you don’t believe AI reports. Is that correct?
“I don’t remember Anderson saying unarmed protester were never killed. But I certainly don’t recall him saying that Assad killed anyone. That would be silly. After all, we know examples of unarmed protesters – or individuals minding their own business – being killed in the US. But only an idiot blames the current president for that – surely.”
By whom were unarmed protesters in Syria killed prior to the dawn of the war? Could they have been killed by the persons in the Assad regime?
And yes, if federal agents in the US, or representatives of the federal government killed anyone who was “minding their own business,” you’d better believe I would blame the President – unless he punished those people.
(Interesting side note. In 1991, four Los Angeles police officers beat the hell out of Rodney King, a black motorist. The four officers were acquitted by a Los Angeles jury. It was the President, G.H.W. Bush, who re-tried the police under Civil Rights laws. So no, it wouldn’t have been silly at all to have blamed the President for letting those police officers off the hook.)
David, I donât know how you can use my recommendation to read a book as implying I âdon’t believe AI reports.â
So you are incorrect.
Anderson does describe several instances of killing of protesters by snipers, probably from the Muslim Brotherhood. I imagine police could also have been involved â although apparently they were not armed at the early stages of protests.
Again, I recommend reading the book.
The problem about blaming a president for actions of local officials is that you can end up ignoring the details â as you did over the kids who were imprisoned for their graffiti, but released by intervention of the president.
Is that your cherry-picked example of a nice el-presidente? I don’t care to discuss the kid who was tortured by the Syrian gvt. for expressing himself, and then later let go. It doesn’t change the fact that the Assad regime was way out of line just before this war began.
If I see the book and have the time, I will read the discussion by Anderson.
Hey, I only asked the question. Why would you be defensive about that? I asked the question because you said, “. . what about you reading the book for yourself? That would be better than relying on cherry-picked media reports or Amnesty claims.”
Again, is there a problem with Amnesty International reports?
Oh, one more thing. I don’t want to demonize Putin by mentioning that his airplanes just blew up a UN humanitarian relief convoy, but I will. “Attacked” was the word that the UN used.
Sometimes, demonization is earned.
David – you asked “Your comment implies that you don’t believe AI reports. Is that correct?”
My answer – “So you are incorrect.”
You say “the Assad regime was way out of line just before this war began.” I think most people in most countries would say that of their governments from time to time. They certainly do here. But that is just a diversion away from the inhuman actions of the “rebels”/”terrorists” – supported by your government.
This attempted ceasefire has collapsed because the US, once again, has done nothing to separate their proxies from Al Nusra, etc. I cannot see any sensible action now except the Syrians and Russians stop holding back. Surely they have given the USA every chance.
You now, rather precipitously it turns out, say:
I think the UN describes it as an attack, having pulled back from saying it was an areal bombing. In fact, the photos I have seen seem to back up the Russian MOD comment that there does not seem to be any evidence of aerial bombing (craters etc.,) but there was certainly a fire which could have resulted from a ground attack.
The convoy was first described as a UN one but turns out it was a Red Crescent convoy.
I say, wait for the evidence before deciding responsibility. To not do so amounts to demonisation. Especially as both the Russian and Syrians deny knowingly attacking a humanitarian convoy – and the Russian MOD have released drone footage showing they were monitoring the convoy for some of its trip because there was a “militant” armed vehicle towing a high calibre weapon hiding within it. So I can not see that the Russians (and hence the Syrians who coordinate with the Russians) were unaware of the convoy.
The only on the ground reporting of the attack has come from the White Helmets who work closely with Al Nusra. I did not think that report was at all credible.
Let’s not forget that the “rebe’s/”terrorists” holding the east of Aleppo and part of the Castillo road were dead against allowing humanitarian aid to get through (see the video in my most recent post). And the attack on the convoy occurred at the same time Al Nusra launched a massive attack in the area near Aleppo.
Having said that – I am happy to condemn the Russian military if they did purposely attack a humanitarian convoy. It’s just that I don’t have a Pavlovian knee-jerk reaction to words like “Russia” and “Putin” – especially when they come from the mouths of proven liars.
David, I have seen this comment on social media:
“Attack on UN convoy SW Aleppo was not an airstrike. Supplies hijacked, trucks burned, civilians murdered in al Qaeda held area.”
No supporting evidence and I do not take it as gospel. But it has just as much supporting evidence at the moment as the US claim of Russian responsibility. Ad this sort of thing (hijacking of relief supplies by terrorists) does happen.
http://atimes.com/2016/09/un-halts-aid-after-convoy-attack-kerry-says-ceasefire-not-dead/
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Here’s why the world should back Russia and Syria against Al-Qaeda and ISIS
http://theduran.com/heres-world-back-russia-syria-al-qaeda-isis/
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The Cultural Research Paper
Culture is defined as the learned and joint figurative structure of principles; judgment and points of view that influence and nature conducts and acumen of people. Aspects of a culture’s way of life have implications on other cultural behavior aspects. This has enhanced efficiency in thought and idea organization leading to an expansion of studies concerning cultures. Whether the culture’s classification is termed as pastoralist, industrialist, forager, agriculturalist or horticulturalist directly influences other cultural conducts comprising of; economic organization, values and beliefs, social organization, political organization, social change, kinship, and gender relations among others. This research paper will be focused towards the influence impacted on other cultural aspects by the modes of primary subsistence of the Mbuti group of people
The Mbuti people also referred to as the Bambuti community is amongst the groups of aboriginal pygmies in the Central African country called Congo. The Mbuti peoples’ language originates from the Nilo-Sahara sub-group of Central Sudan where they are also believed to have originated. In reference to their modes of primary subsistence, the Mbuti group comprise of pygmy gatherers and hunters. Moreover, the Mbuti people are amongst the ancient groups of native people in the Central African region of Congo. In conformity with other gatherers and hunters, the Mbuti people are organized into small sized divisions called bands in the ranges of 15 to 60 people. It is approximated that the Mbuti people constitute a population ranging between 30000 and 40000 people. Furthermore, the Mbuti group is composed of four varied cultures which consist; the Mbuti people who speak the language of the neighboring Bila and the Aka people, who speak the neighboring Mangbetu tribe language.
The third culture is that of the Sua people who speak the language of the neighboring Budu. The last culture type is the Efe people who speak the neighboring Mamvu or Balese language which happen to be Bantu speaking people. Therefore, from the above cultural types it can be postulated that, the name Mbuti is mystifying due to its representation of a variety of cultures found within the Mbuti group as well as a sub- grouping in the central region of Congo.
Ituri forest is the place where the Mbuti group of people of people is found within the Central African tropical forests. High rainfall amounts characterize this area all year round. Short periods of the dry season are experienced in the forest all year round as well as the forest covering a wide area of about 70000 kilometers squared. The forest is characterized as a humid and moist region by geographers. This kind of climate is ideal in attracting wild animal presence due to the ever green grass of the forest. Revelations have it that, animals, plants and humans are killed by the many diseases found within the forest. This massive elimination of life might result to scarcity of food among members of the Mbuti community. Sleeping sickness is the most prevalent ailment in Ituri forest. The disease is usually transmitted to human beings by tse tse flies. Consequently, large mammal use has been greatly hampered within Ituri forest due to the fact that the presence of tse tse flies is so pronounced.
The Mbuti social organizations
As earlier indicated in the research paper, the Mbuti group of people is basically gatherers and hunters.
These people take part in wild fruit gathering as well as hunting of wild animals so as to sustain their subsistence means of life. This has led to the organization of the Mbuti into social groupings so as to assist the community’s undertaking of its pertinent social life activities. The social organization aspect emanates from the sub groupings found within the Mbuti people. The Mbuti community is organized into social units called bands which consist of varied people and families. One such band ranges from 15 to 60 people. A social organization composed in the band constitutes the family setting; from which the interaction of the forest, wife and a husband bring about a child.
Therefore, for a child to be conceived and born the requirement of a spherical womb which is the forest must be considered. Ituri forest plays the role of the main subsistence means of survival since the Mbuti people are gatherers and hunters. The main- food provider is the father among members of the Mbuti community without considering the wild fruits provided by the mother. Thus, hunting is the main method of subsistence and men usually perform the hunting work. Within the set up of a family, the child and the mother do fruit gathering so as to complement the wild meat provided by the family head. In addition, the mother together with the children is obliged to fruit and firewood gathering in the areas nearing their homesteads. On the other hand, the husbands trek to far away distances in the search for animals to hunt.
Moreover, the Mbuti community social organization extends to the bands. Thus, hunting is done as group work by people placed in the same band among the Mbuti people.
This has natured the virtue of sharing among members of the Mbuti community thus; ensuring that every member does not lack food. A band is guided and directed by the band head as well as deciding on the hunting ground and the type of animals to be hunted. After hunting, the band head is responsible in the division of the hunted food thus, ensuring that every family in the band gets a share. Despite, the food being divided equally amongst the families in a band by the head of the band, different family heads conducting the hunt are entitled to a bigger share of the meat. Furthermore, the Mbuti group of people settles from area to the other searching for wild fruits and animals.
Consequently, different- band heads make major decisions and ensure the selection of the settlement place. The decision making is so as to ensure smooth running of life in the new areas of settlement. Equal sharing of the food hunted ensures that no one is hungry within the band. On the other hand, the fruits gathered by the children and women are for the respective families consumption other than being shared out. More importantly, inter-band aspects of food sharing exist so as to ensure that no one band lacks food. The members of the Mbuti community live a nomadic way of life and thus, they migrate from one forest area to another. Consequently, the nomadic aspect of life is environmentally friendly since no overexploitation of the forest takes place.
Gender relations of the Mbuti
The Mbuti people are considered as egalitarian due to the fact every child; women and men access the available resources equally without any discrimination.
The power of women and men is equated as well as group consensus being the order of decision making. Shunning, ridicule, or gossip are the methods used to deal with the trivial disputes that arise among the people. However, serious abominations can either lead to total banishment or thorough beatings. Nonetheless, this kind of ideal society does not out rule the division of roles on the basis of gender. Therefore, men and women have their specified traditional roles. However, reversals of these traditional roles do sometimes occur. A distinctive feature of the Mbuti people is that, rituals ceremonies give their children power that is irrational. The Mbuti language has an interesting aspect in that it’s neither gender-neutral nor does it carry any direct application to gendered terminology as is common with most languages. Apparently, the Mbuti language is portrayed as one that is gender inclusive. Moreover, the language’s primary vocabulary has derivations from designations of the forest. Thus, leading to the forest being regarded as the mother and father, of which gender is designated as a combination of the two. Application and context determines which forest aspect of either being female or male is being intended. For instance, most of the villages among the Mbuti people have their lay out representing the female womb of a human both in design and shape. This is to ensure that when exiting and entering the village, one is reborn symbolically of the forest and of their mother. In many contexts, physical space use in the village is thought to be male, while, in the actual layout, actual space utilization and hut shapes is thought to be female. Therefore, it is a representation of constant sexual interaction, which reflects both birth symbolized by the forest as well as physical, human intercourse.
It’s of great importance to point out that hunting is not a reserve of the men only and, so women do also take part in the hunting process. Similarly, men do also assist in mushroom gathering alongside their women in the forest. In addition, the Mbuti women are free to hold joint discussions together with the men. However, there are instances when these discussions become so heated that tempers flare between the sexes. Gender tension is diffused through the strategy of using tug of wars which comprise of the boys and men on one hand and, girls and women, on the other hand. Should the males begin winning; a man leaves the male side and joins the female side, encouraging them mockingly in a voice that is falsetto. When the reinforced group begins winning, a woman leaves and joins the male side, using a bass voice that is deep to encourage them. The ridicule and fun grows with the continuation of the contest, until hysterical laughter dissolves all the contestants.
The effect of the tug of war is the ridicule of mainly the conflict as well as competitiveness and aggression. Another aspect of gender relations is the upbringing of children by members of the Mbuti community. A special lullaby is developed by the Mbuti mother and sang to the baby while still in the mother’s womb. The lullaby acts a reassurance to the child of the world she or he will be born. The lyrics of the lullaby further contain descriptions of the forest’s goodness and the human environment supportiveness. While the children are growing up, they get to learn the virtue of playing games that are noncompetitive.
This is so as to inculcate in them the need for cooperation in doing various activities. Children who fail to obey and cooperate are slapped and spanked by the parents. As mentioned earlier in the research paper, the Mbuti people employ a variety of quick actions in their conflict settlements. The major strategies comprise of ridicule, laughter and jokes. Every camp in the bands has a clown who employs the use of antics and mime for the purpose of refocusing the conflict to another individual. This ensures the calming down of the involved parties in the conflict.
Kinship of the Mbuti
It is hard to define kinship among the Mbuti community because they refer to the kinship terms of Hawaii. According to these terms, distinction between relatives is made on gender and sex basis. Everyone in the same group of age as the child’s parents is a parent to that child. Furthermore, the child refers to all the people older the parents as grandparents. However, the child has a special affection for the real father and mother but learns from an early age that she or he belongs to the entire Mbuti community. In the same breadth, children in the same age bracket are known by a certain term meaning siblings. Those children who are younger to enter this group name are simply called as children. Actual genealogy tracing is difficult since the Mbuti people claim they are related to every person in the villages. The social security system of the Mbuti people is incredible. This is due to the plurality of grandparents, fathers, mothers, children and siblings which is so effective and powerful as if it were the real biological family. Duffy describes this strong community sense as “there is nothing like childless mothers, no old people who are lonely, and no children solitary without sisters and brothers and no orphans”.
Moreover, the forest is greatly linked to kinship relations of the Mbuti community. The forest is viewed as mother and father, sibling, and lover by the Mbuti people. The core of their whole world is the forest where there is a true relationship interaction. Social system contradictions are expressed by this relationship which has both the incorporation of both exogamy and endogamy. Marriage among the Mbuti people takes place during their teenage years occasioned by the elima ceremony. It is during this ceremony that girls and boys get the opportunity of choosing future partners. The festival is held when the first menstrual cycles are experienced by the girls. The girl is kept in the elima house together with her unmarried friends where they are going to live. Males come from the territories that are neighboring all over after circumcision and they have to fight to gain entry into the elima. This festival does not necessarily result to marriage, but it is during this time the occurrence of sexual intercourse may take place.
Marriage usually occurs 2 to 3 years after the celebration of the elima festival. The common most marriage form is sister exchange. This occurs through the exchange of other females and sisters by men from the other bands to the bands they happen to have close ties. Surprisingly, marriage among the Mbuti people simply means a house of their own was built by a young couple and, hence they are living together. Once this has taken place, the young couple move into akimi (adulthood) from ekimi (youth). However, the final step is when a child is born with positive chances of survival.
In conclusion, the cultural aspects of the Mbuti community’s living modes, is evidenced to have seriously impacted on the other aspects of the Mbuti culture. Therefore, through the study of the modes of primary subsistence of these people, an elaborate classification of the Mbuti group of people has been achieved.
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Weekend at Bernie’s II: High-Concept Comedy About Death
Here’s a 1993 black comedy we enjoyed as kids. A lovably daft high-concept film about two mates on holiday with their dead boss. Hurray!
Weekend at Bernies II
The film is about Larry Wilson Larry Wilson (Andrew McCarthy) and Richard Parker (Jonathan Silverman).
They’re at a morgue to identify their boss—CEO Bernie Lomax (Terry Kiser).
What follows is a rather convoluted plot involving voodoo machinations and a desperate struggle from multiple parties to get some of Lomax’s vast wealth.
It’s about as 1980s as a high-concept film can get. Wall Street but with a dead guy who has some funky moves.
Obviously, the majority of the film revolves around the dead boss concept. That appeals to your average employee, underpaid and fed up of their jobs.
The humour all comes about due to Bernie getting into unusual situations for a dead guy.
He reacts to music and dances, meaning he’s not just a useless cadaver the two leads have to improvise around.
That kind of reminds us of Arnold Rimmer from Red Dwarf. The character is dead, but is active in the sitcom as a hologram.
Anyway, most of the laughs come about from Bernie’s corpse whacking into things in a painful looking manner. All visceral good fun, eh?
It’s one of those films we watched a fair bit as kids in the early 1990s. Due to being children, we all found it pretty entertaining.
The same goes for Jaws: The Revenge (1987), the much lamented addition to that series. It’s easy to spot the film’s flaws and mock it. But for us as kids, it was all good fun.
However, on revisiting Weekend at Bernie’s II we can see the problems with it clearly. It’s not vomit-inducing in its terribleness, it just doesn’t deliver anything other than slapstick tropes.
Really, you could do a lot better with the ridiculous concept than this. So, if you do want to watch this, maybe go for the first one. It’s in full on YouTube for free.
As for the sequel… well, the goofy, slapstick humour carried over into the likes of Ace Ventura (1994).
But people remember that film as Jim Carrey was in it, along with the 1995 sequel When Nature Calls.
Whereas Weekend at Bernie’s II is kind of lost to obscurity. Until now! For it has a deserving place on this idiotic website. Huzzah!
Weekend at Bernie’s II—Production
Directed by Robert Klane, he’s also a novelist famous for his iconoclastic works.
We guess it’s no surprise he’d take on a film like this then. Even if Weekend at Bernie’s II was mauled by critics and wasn’t a commercial hit.
The first film, Weekend at Bernie’s (1989) was a surprise hit, taking in $30 million off its $15 million budget.
Weirdly, from the sources we checked the budget for the second film was only $7 million. That’s a bit odd, but there we go. You’d think they’d up the amount to go for a wackier experience.
Well, whatever, it only went on to make $12.7 million at the box office. So, it more or less was a dismal failure.
Filmed during 1992 in America (with locations including Virgin Islands and New York), crew were worried as the Los Angeles riots of April 1992 kicked off mid-production.
Ultimately, they were safe and secure and nailed the production down.
Regarding the film’s main thing, Bernie’s dead body, that was a mixture of Terry Kiser (now 81) playing dead.
But the crew also took advantage of a dummy for the more brutal scenes. Such as where Bernie’s corpse whacks into a palm tree. Nice.
The closing credits bear the legend, “No animals or corpses were harmed in the filming of this motion picture.”
So, yes, they were keen to push the high-concept idea right until the last moment.
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I wouldn’t be happy with this film if it didn’t end with these two dinguses getting convicted of desecrating a corpse. You can play that for comedy too.
Also, what is it with the 80s/early 90s and these weird high-concept comedies that have sequels no one probably watned? I vaguely remember Mannequin as well. This was all before my time, so maybe it was a “you had to be there” kind of thing.
It’s one of those Hollywood flicks where real life laws don’t exist, I’m afraid.
But yeah, the high-concept stuff seemed to stay a big feature until the late 1990s. Not as much anymore and not in the Liar Liar type Jim Carrey way. It was just a fad that made things sell. Like with superhero films now.
Who knows, maybe in 10 years time low-concept movies will be all the rage!
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In Blog, Famous football clubs
Barcelona (Spain, 91 trophies)
Barcelona is usually considered to be the most successful football club of all time. Whether it is true or not, it is undoubted that the Catalan club is among the greatest clubs in the history of football. Barcelona’s motto means More Than A Club (Més que un club). Unlike many other football clubs, Barcelona is owned and run by supporters.
Barcelona has earned 30 Copa del Rey, 26 LaLiga, 13 Supercopa de España, 3 Copa Eva Duarte, and 2 Copa de la Liga trophies. It is also the only football team the world to have won up to three trophies in two seasons, namely 2008-09 and 2014-15. In 2008-09 season they, Barcelona also won FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and Spanish Super Cup, to become the first Spanish football club to win six trophies just in one year.
Real Madrid (Spain, 90 trophies)
Only one trophy behind Barcelona, Real Madrid’s brightest record is their Champions League victories from 2016 to 2018 to become the only club to have won three Champions Leagues back to back.
In their country, Real is also a big record holder with the most domestic titles won and the most successive seasons won in a row. Although Real don’t rank first in the list of the football clubs having earned most trophies in the world, they are really successful and famous.
All in all, within their own country, Real have won 65 trophies, consisting of 19 Copa del Rey, 33 LaLiga titles, 11 Supercopa de España, a Copa de la Liga, and a Copa Eva Duarte. When it comes to European and international competitions, Real has 13 UEFA Champions League titles, 7 club world championships, 4 UEFA Super Cups, and 2 UEFA Cups in the bag. Real Madrid also hold the record for longest unbeaten run at home in LaLiga.
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11:10 am - 10 Jan 2021 ByRasanah
Farouq Youssef
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Following his appointment on May 7, 2020, the Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kazimi was keen on visiting the headquarters of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). However, the visit was a contentious issue among Iraqis, with some deeming the visit to be a friendly gesture, while others opposed it, particularly when Kazimi wore the PMF uniform. This act boldly reflected the mounting popular desire to end the PMF’s armed sectarian outlook.
This visit had wider implications considering its timing and what Iraq was going through. It was an attempt by the Iraqi prime minister to bridge the confidence gap with an organization that does not trust him. In his first speech after he took office, he preemptively addressed the PMF, saying, “Arms should be under the control of the state exclusively,” in reference to one of the basic objectives of his government, along with fighting corruption and bringing home displaced persons. Since the prime minister, according to the militias’ viewpoint, represents a short-term solution within a transitional period that will pave the way for elections, and usher in a more democratic and transparent system, the militias announced that they do not accept him.
The chief of Asaib Ahl Al-Haq, Qais al-Khazali, called on Kazimi not to interfere in matters which do not fall within his remit, particularly fighting corruption and reforming the system.
On the other hand, Kazimi is not unaware of the fact that he is not accepted by Iraq’s parties and militias, although Iran has not publicly voiced opposition to his appointment.
However, this cannot be understood as Iran’s acceptance of Kazimi. He faced Iranian accusations of involvement in the killing of General Qassem Soleimani, the IRGC’s Quds Force commander, and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the deputy head of the PMF. The Iranians insinuated – in an indirect manner – that Kazmi is Washington’s man in Iraq.
It is believed that Kazimi’s past role heading Iraq’s intelligence services, advanced and qualified him to ascend to power since he was once privy to a mine of secrets.
However, this information seems rather useless as Washington has access to it and Kazimi’s past role raises the likelihood of militias waging a street fight against his government. This is an imminent scenario that could play out in case Iran fails to secure a face-saving or even a partial compromise during negotiations with the United States, leading to the economic sanctions being lifted or suspended to an extent, especially since Iran’s options are no longer as extensive as before.
At a time when Iran is pursuing its set policy of brinkmanship, the militias have continued to provoke the United States through firing rockets at areas in close proximity to the US embassy and targeting the bases of allied forces in the hope that they could pressure the United States to be open to Iran in a way that leads to reaching an understanding between the two sides.
However, the sudden US decision to shift its embassy from Baghdad to Erbil has complicated the equation for all parties. This decision could lead to the weak government of Kazimi being toppled, which in turn could lead to the country’s fragile political system collapsing. The system is based on a complex mesh of appeasement between the United States and Iran. Both countries vie to dominate Iraq. If the link between the two sides is severed, the Iraqi government could fall.
Considering the above, the militias suspended their provocative attacks and returned to the “resistant” option by assassinating activists in Shiite-majority regions and kidnapping and assassinating dwellers in Sunni-majority regions.
These militias had previously conducted military parades, deploying their fighters, and displaying their weapons on Iraqi streets without coordinating with the government, however, the latter has not commented on the matter.
Hence, when these militias carry out assassinations, they understand that nobody will hold them to account. The influence of militias, highlighted by Harakat Hezbollah’s ability to forcibly release several of its fighters who were apprehended after firing missiles at the Green Zone where the US embassy is located, is expected to increase further.
Security operations that fail to identify perpetrators, let alone hunt them down, indicate that Kazimi is unable to spearhead the pushback against militias to cease the growing cycle of violence. This could lead to popular resentment against him, and seal his fate like former prime ministers when the younger generation vented their anger against them.
However, the remarkable shift in the matter is that the current prime minister has not reiterated what former prime ministers reiterated in relation to the PMF. The former prime ministers were bold in saying that the PMF is part of Iraq’s armed forces and must act in accordance with the orders of the commander-in-chief, who is the prime minister. This is mentioned clearly in the provisions of the Iraqi Constitution.
It is no surprise that Kazimi has preferred to remain silent on this matter, stopping short of revealing his convictions which are consistent with reality: the PMF is an armed militia operating outside state control. It does not comply with state laws.
This means that his convictions conflict with those of the Shiite parties and political blocs. The latter are only receptive to those convictions that safeguard their interests and permit them to continue to control the levers of power in the country.
There are blocs facing marginalization, as is the case with the Wisdom Movement, led by Ammar al-Hakim, which has no militia. But these blocs see no interest in throwing their weight behind the prime minister against the PMF. According to their viewpoint, Kazimi’s government will not last and the PMF will remain.
This led the prime minister to stand alone in attempting to address the financial crises without daring to touch the privileges of parties and militias that are exhausting a significant percentage of the state’s dwindling revenues because of declining oil prices and the coronavirus pandemic.
These developments may partly explain the poor relationship between the two sides even though both sides have refrained from mentioning this.
Notwithstanding the imminent change in the US administration, the crux of the matter is that the whole issue hinges on Iran’s political viewpoint which shapes the approach through which the parties and militias in Iraq deal with the current realities. We can consider the truce reached between the militias aligned with Iran and the United States as a truce between the militias and the Kazimi government. Many believe Kazimi will not be able to keep up the same kind of momentum in meeting his government’s aims since Donald Trump is set to leave the White House. Iran had opted to delay tackling its crises until after the US elections, including the Iraqi crisis, which is the most urgent of these crises.
This truce does not seem to be transitional as it appears to favor Kazimi as well. The fight against corruption was a clear objective for his government, however, he is now retreating from addressing this matter, as well as slowing down in introducing reforms. The mentioned steps can be considered a waste of time, given the circumstances which the parties and militias are experiencing as they await the Iranian go-ahead. This indicates an opportunity for the government to make some more gains, especially in relation to retrieving stolen assets and fixing internal issues.
Also, Kazimi faces additional pressures from the parties via their representatives in Parliament as he increases borrowing and refuses to rationalize government spending. The Parliament voted against a bill allowing an individual to receive multiple salaries. The government’s attempt to pass a contentious bill in relation to domestic borrowing caused a media uproar due to potential increases in government expenditures.
Against all the odds, Iraq’s financial situation seems to be far worse than ever before. This has led to deep pessimism among experts, which has prompted them to sound the alarm bell as they fear bankruptcy which threatens the survival of the Iraqi state.
The sweeping statement that “]Iraq’s[ parties, backed by militias, managed to curb the ambitions of Kazimi and his government because of the financial squeeze,” is not wholly accurate.
This statement is not fully accurate if we consider the economic plans of the prime minister. These plans were not established on sound grounds such as reducing government expenditures, austerity and reviewing laws to limit the waste of public money.
To conclude, Iraq is now in a state of limbo until the strategy of the new US administration towards the region becomes clear. Whatever the outcomes are, the undeniable fact is that Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kazimi will continue to be involved in tensions with the militias if he does not carefully consider his strategy towards them.
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NBC: Munsters Reboot, ‘Mockingbird Lane’ Gets Late October Premiere Date
Via Press Release:
NBC STIRS UP CREEPY CAULDRON FOR HALLOWEEN WITH A FRIGHT NIGHT FEATURING ONE-HOUR PILOT OF ‘MOCKINGBIRD LANE’ LEADING INTO HAUNTING EPISODE OF ‘GRIMM’ ON OCTOBER 26
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SPECIAL ‘GRIMM’ EPISODE ALSO TO AIR ON TELEMUNDO AND mun2
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – October 11, 2012 – As Halloween nears, NBC turns Friday, October 26 into Fright Night when it premieres the pilot of the much-anticipated “Mockingbird Lane” (8-9 p.m. ET) — based on executive producer Bryan Fuller’s (“Pushing Daisies,” “Heroes”) script and directed by executive producer Bryan Singer (“X-Men” film series, “House”). The special program leads into a haunting “La Llorona” Halloween episode of “Grimm” (9-10 p.m. ET), which will also enjoy special airings on NBCUniversal’s Telemundo and mun2.
“Mockingbird Lane” is a new reimagined version of the classic 1960s comedy “The Munsters,” now as a visually spectacular one-hour drama with a darker edge and tone. The cast includes Jerry O’Connell (“The Defenders”) as Herman Munster, Portia de Rossi (“Arrested Development”) as his wife Lily, Eddie Izzard (“United States of Tara,” “The Riches”) as Grandpa, Mason Cook (‘Spy Kids: All the Time in the World in 4D”) as Eddie and Charity Wakefield (“The Raven”) as Marilyn.
“This exciting new take on a memorable series will definitely blow out conventional wisdom and create its own legacy,” said Jennifer Salke, President, NBC Entertainment. “Teaming this new show with a terrifying episode of ‘Grimm’ makes the perfect pre-Halloween fright-fest.”
In the original 1964-66 series “The Munsters,” the odd but lovable family lived on 1313 Mockingbird Lane.
In “Mockingbird Lane,” sweet little Eddie Munster (Cook) is a normal kid about to enter the horrors of puberty. Truth is, he’s about to discover that for him becoming a teenager means growing hair in truly unexpected places — as in all over his body — every time the moon is full! Eddie’s got it pretty good though. His loving, supportive, run-of-the-mill family includes his mom Lily (de Rossi), the daughter of Dracula; his dad Herman (O’Connell), who brings new meaning to “Frankenstein”; and Grandpa (Izzard), who would give Dracula a run for his money if he weren’t actually Dracula! Of course then there’s creepy cousin Marilyn (Wakefield), who’s really the odd one because she’s so completely normal.
Buying a house these days is a nightmare, so Herman and Lily are shocked that no one scooped up the rambling Victorian mansion at 1313 Mockingbird Lane that was the site of a series of grisly hobo murders. Settling into their new place, they’re quickly onto the mission at hand: to gently ease Eddie into the reality of his werewolf adolescence. But it’s not always so easy to accept that your child is a little “different” from the rest of the kids. Meanwhile, Herman, who works as a funeral director, is suffering from a heart condition. Since he’s made up mostly of spare parts, he knew his makeshift heart would eventually give out. No worries though, because Grandpa, who is pretty good at procuring body parts, is on the case. All Herman cares about is finding a new heart with the same capacity to love Lily as much as he has for so many decades.
“Mockingbird Lane” is from Living Dead Guy Productions, Bad Hat Harry Productions and Universal Television. Executive producers include Fuller, Singer and Sara Colleton (“Dexter”). Singer also directed the pilot.
NBC’s acclaimed drama series “Grimm” will join with Telemundo, mun2 and Universal Studios Hollywood’s “Halloween Horror Nights” in an unprecedented NBCUniversal cross-divisional event when its Halloween episode “La Llorona” is broadcast on October 26/27. The episode, featuring Kate del Castillo (Telemundo’s “La Reina del Sur”), is inspired by the haunting Latin American legend of the same name and will be broadcast in Spanish on Telemundo from 12-1 a.m. (ET) and English on mun2 at 1-2 a.m. (ET). These airings will follow the episode’s debut on NBC at 9-10 p.m. (ET) on October 26.
The legend of La Llorona (“The Weeping Woman”) is an enduring tale from Latin American folklore that tells of a distraught mother who drowned her children and then herself. The ghost of the mother emerges from water and is forced to return to haunt and terrorize the living. In addition to the telecasts of the “Grimm” episode, Universal Studios Hollywood is currently featuring La Llorona: Cazadora de Niños (Weeping Woman: The Child Hunter) maze, as part of its popular Halloween Horror Nights event.
In the episode of “Grimm,” detectives Nick Burkhardt (David Giuntoli) and Hank Griffin (Russell Hornsby) take on the other worldly predator, believed to be “La Llorona,” which has abducted some of Portland’s children on Halloween. Kate del Castillo — star of Telemundo’s hit miniseries “La Reina del Sur” and the upcoming films “K11” and “No Good Deeds” — guest-stars as Valentina Espinosa, a mysterious detective from New Mexico on an obsessive mission to uncover the truth behind the bizarre disappearances and joins forces with Burkhardt and Griffin to intervene before it’s too late.
“Grimm” is a drama series inspired by the classic Grimm Brother’s Fairy Tales. After Portland homicide detective Nick Burkhardt (David Giuntoli, “Turn the Beat Around”) discovers he’s descended from an elite line of criminal profilers known as ‘Grimms,’ he increasingly finds his responsibilities as a detective at odds with his new responsibilities as a Grimm. The series also stars Russell Hornsby (“Lincoln Heights”) as Hank, Bitsie Tulloch (“The Artist”) as Juliette, Silas Weir Mitchell (“My Name Is Earl”) as Monroe, Sasha Roiz (“Caprica”) as Captain Renard, Reggie Lee (“The Dark Knight Rises”) as Sgt. Wu and Bree Turner (“The Ugly Truth”) as Rosalee.
“Grimm” is a Universal Television and Hazy Mills production. The series was created by Stephen Carpenter and David Greenwalt & Jim Kouf. Sean Hayes, Todd Milliner (“Hot in Cleveland”) and Norberto Barba (“Law & Order: Criminal Intent”) also serve as executive producers along with Greenwalt and Kouf. Marc Buckland (NBC’s “My Name Is Earl”) directed the pilot.
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By Shawn O'Halloran • Posted in TV NEWS • Tagged bryan singer, comedy, horror, jerry o'connell, mockingbird lane, NBC, television, television series, the munsters
2 comments on “NBC: Munsters Reboot, ‘Mockingbird Lane’ Gets Late October Premiere Date”
I’m not sure what I think of a Munsters reboot. I seem to remember enjoying it as a child, even though it seemed pretty terrible at the time. I liked the house dragon.
NBC isn’t really sure what they think about it, either, to be honest. This was originally approved as a full-series some time ago and it’s been reduced to the status of “backdoor pilot.” NBC is having their best fall in a decade and they are concerned about screwing up their momentum by putting something on the schedule that’s risky. As a further example of this they outright shit-canned the Dane Cook vehicle Next Caller that was supposed to air midseason after seeing the first four episodes that were produced. They’re just not taking chances right now.
As far as the original series is concerned, I’m in the same boat you are. I remembered liking it as a kid but now that I have kids of my own, it’s on every day on Cartoon Network’s Boomerang Network and it’s absolutely awful. The nice part about Mockingbird Lane is that it will be the lead-in for Grimm which I’ll be watching anyway and since at this point it’s a “one-off” special, I don’t have to feel a need to commit to it.
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EDITORIAL: Nintendo’s Epic Fail: The WiiU And The 3DS “I Am Not A Gamer” Campaign
I am seriously getting sick of Nintendo and this is very unfortunate because I love the brand. Recently, I was made aware of the obnoxious and pretentious campaign for the Nintendo 3DS called the “I am not a gamer” campaign and when I finally saw the ads, I wanted to put my fist through my monitor.
I didn’t even know about this campaign because I live in the 21st century and have a DVR and therefore I don’t watch commercials, but it seems to be beyond stupid because Nintendo has been doing nothing for the last two years but promoting their alleged vast WiiU third-party support (mostly by propping up the WiiU with game footage from the PS3 and the 360) in an effort to woo “core gamers” back that they’ve lost.
This campaign tells me that despite the pre-sales selling out within the first week (which really means nothing if Nintendo is artificially suppresses the initial stock of retailers which they are more then likely doing to drum up demand and positive press), these pre-sales and backorder pre-sales have not gone the way they expected and they are getting a sour response from those core gamers that they were trying to get back, which of course would seem inevitable to anyone that understands that core gamers already own a PS3 or a 360 (or if you’re like me, both… and a Wii and 3DS) and the WiiU doesn’t bring anything new to the table yet has an obnoxiously inflated pricetag compared to its competition.
And their attitude toward their competition is yet another example of Nintendo’s arrogance as they think and act as if they are above their competition and they’ve been been projecting that air of over-confidence since the Wii when they basically told the core gamer, “F*CK YOU if you don’t like us anymore, we don’t care. We’re going to target the untapped market of the geriatric and little girls, now.” What they did was basically say to Sony and Microsoft, “we are not in competition with you because, frankly, we’re better than you,” an attitude that persists to this day which is complete an utter nonsense because we all know that the reason for the Wii was because Nintendo couldn’t keep up with the technological improvements its competition was making with the 360 and the PS3 and keep the product at the pricepoint they wanted so they punted and put out a vastly inferior product to its competition with a good marketing campaign (because if nothing else, Nintendo has a history of excelling in that department, certainly).
The truth is that the Wii was far more successful than Nintendo ever expected but since the sales of the Wii consoles fell of the rails by year five due primarily to lack of third-party support and frankly, their own new market of customers getting bored with it (or… just dying) they’ve been scrambling to develop a more all-inclusive product while still keeping at a pricepoint that they want it at.
The problem, again, for Nintendo is that their latest product offers no real advantages over the current generation consoles, is $50 to $150 more and is hampered by the fact that the gamer that they are trying to woo back with third-party titles already has a comparable console and doesn’t need to buy another in order to play Assassin’s Creed III or titles that have been out already for several years such as Batman: Arkham City, gimmicky controller notwithstanding.
After letting my frustration subside over the arrogance of this miserable campaign, it dawned on me that this campaign wasn’t just a blatant alienation of what should be the main consumer base for the company, and it really had nothing to do with 3DS. This is all about the WiiU. This is a concession from Nintendo that that have officially completely abandoned the core gamer as a company… and they want you to know it, regardless of platform.
This is probably the dilemma that Nintendo is now facing with the WiiU which is why they have switched gears entirely and gone back to trying to woo original Wii customers with the “I am not a gamer” campaign. The problem they have doing this, as I see it, is that when these bored Wii customers (the ones that haven’t passed away) walk into a Wal Mart or a Gamestop looking for a WiiU this Christmas, they are going to be exposed to a PS3 or 360 with Kinect that can do just as much, plays all the same and more third party titles, is a LOT less expensive and perhaps, most importantly, is actually in-stock.
I did a piece here in September when Nintendo announced the launch date of the WiiU and though I don’t think the WiiU will cause the collapse of Nintendo nor would I wish for that, I would like to see Nintendo get a good kick square in the nuts to bring them down to earth and make them reassess their arrogance which is ultimately directed towards consumers.
Here’s that piece:
Nintendo Announces Launch Date, Pricing & Titles For Wii U… Unimpressed Cat Is Not Impressed
By Shawn O'Halloran • Posted in Commentary, Editorial, TV Tech • Tagged 3ds, gaming, i am not a gamer, nintendo, video games, wiiu
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Gay Jamaicans launch legal action over island’s homophobic laws
Landmark case seeks to abolish colonial-era ‘buggery’ laws and stop murders and violent attacks on Caribbean homosexuals, as Owen Bowcott and aya Wolfe-Robinson report in this article by London’s Guardian. Follow link below for the original report and related articles and interviews.
Two gay Jamaicans have launched a legal challenge to colonial-era laws, which in effect criminalise homosexuality, on the grounds that they are unconstitutional and promote homophobia throughout the Caribbean.
The landmark action, supported by the UK-based Human Dignity Trust, is aimed at removing three clauses of the island’s Offences Against Persons Act of 1864, commonly known as the “buggery” laws.
The battle over the legislation – blamed by critics for perpetuating a popular culture of hatred for “batty boys”, as gay men are derided in some dancehall music – has also drawn a British lawyer into the debate, who said that Jamaica should not follow the legislative example of the UK.
The legal challenge is being taken to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, which is modelled on the European Court of Human Rights. Jamaica is not a full member and any ruling would only be advisory and not binding; it would, nonetheless, send out a strong signal of international disapproval.
When the Jamaican prime minister, Portia Simpson Miller, was elected last December, she said she would hire a gay person to serve in her cabinet and condemned discrimination. Despite early sympathetic signals, her government has not attempted to repeal the laws.
The Offences Against Persons Act does not formally ban homosexuality but clause 76 provides for up to 10 years’ imprisonment, with or without hard labour, for anyone convicted of the “abominable crime of buggery committed either with mankind or any animal”. Two further clauses outlaw attempted buggery and gross indecency between two men.
Jamaica has one of the highest murder rates in the world. Murders of gay men are increasing, according to Dane Lewis, executive director of the Jamaica Forum of Lesbians, All-Sexuals and Gays (J-Flag), who is one of those petitioning the commission.
“This year alone there have been nine [murders],” he said. “The violence in Jamaica is having a spillover effect on other parts of the Caribbean: St Lucia now has a murder or so every year.”
One prominent victim was John Terry, the British honorary consul in Montego Bay, who was found dead in 2009 having been beaten and strangled. A note left on his body read: “This is what will happen to all gays.”
Many gay Jamaicans have fled abroad, some to the UK. In 2002, two gay Jamaican men were granted asylum in the UK because their lives were in danger from “severe homophobia” in the Caribbean.
Senior Jamaican police officers have in the past dismissed killings as the result of gay-on-gay “crimes of passion” – an interpretation disputed by civil rights groups.
In a House of Lords debate this week on the treatment of homosexual men and women in the developing world, the Conservative Lord Lexden said a “wave of persecution and violence has been suffered by gay people connected with [J-Flag]”. Intolerance of homosexuality, he noted, was a legacy of the British empire: “Today, 42 of the 54 nations of the Commonwealth criminalise same-sex relations.”
Jonathan Cooper, a London barrister who is the chief executive of the Human Dignity Trust, said: “We want to ensure that Jamaica satisfies its international human rights treaty obligations. We are supporting J-Flag in this case.
“These, and two accompanying cases supported by Aids-Free World, are the first cases before the Inter-American Commission but the issue is clear in international human rights law.”
The UN’s International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to which Jamaica is a signatory, protects private adult, consensual sexual activity.
J-Flag has also received free pro-bono advice from the UK City law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in drawing up their legal challenge.
One of the main bodies arguing to preserve the Offences Against Person Act is the Lawyers’ Christian Fellowship in Jamaica (which has no connection to the UK Lawyers’ Christian Fellowship).
Paul Diamond, a British barrister and Evangelical Christian who specialises in religious discrimination cases, took part in a debate on Jamaica’s laws at the University of the West Indies last December.
“[Jamaicans] feel they are being pressurised by the UK and US governments in terms of visas and aid grants to modify their position [on homosexuality], which they say is morally based,” Diamond told the Guardian. “I told them that England has totally failed in finding any balance between religious [and civil] freedoms.”
The prime minister’s office in Jamaica did not respond to enquiries.
Anti-gay laws in the Caribbean
While Jamaica holds the crown for being the worst place in the Americas to be gay, the rest of the English-speaking Caribbean has a long history of homophobia. The British colonial administration entrenched “buggery laws” in its colonies, many of which remain in some form.
The Bahamas criminalises same-sex activity between adults in public, although not in private. Jamaican, Guyanese and Grenadian laws do not mention lesbianism, but Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Antigua and St Lucia prohibit all acts of homosexuality.
Trinidad and Tobago’s state-sponsored homophobia extends further through immigration laws prohibiting “prostitutes, homosexuals or persons living on the earnings of prostitutes or homosexuals, or persons reasonably suspected as coming to Trinidad and Tobago for these or any other immoral purposes” from entering the country.
Although the law is not enforced, there were attempts from Christian groups to prevent Elton John headlining the Tobago Jazz Festival in 2007. Church leaders were worried about the singer’s potential influence on the “impressionable minds” of the island’s young people.
Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Montserrat, and the Turks and Caicos islands were forced to repeal their sodomy laws in 2000, when Britain issued an order to its overseas territories, which it had to do to meet international treaty obligations.
For the original report go to http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/oct/26/jamaica-gay-rights-homophobic-laws
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Underland
In Underland, Robert Macfarlane takes us on a journey into the worlds beneath our feet. From the ice-blue depths of Greenland's glaciers, to the underground networks by which trees communicate, from Bronze Age burial chambers to the rock art of remote Arctic sea-caves, this is a deep-time voyage into the planet's past and future. Global in its geography, gripping in its voice and haunting in its implications, Underland is a work of huge range and power, and a remarkable new chapter in Macfarlane's long-term exploration of landscape and the human heart.
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Methodology in conducting a systematic review of systematic reviews of healthcare interventions
BMC Med Res Methodol. 2011 Feb 3;11(1):15. doi: 10.1186/1471-2288-11-15.
Valerie Smith 1 , Declan Devane, Cecily M Begley, Mike Clarke
1 School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Dublin, Trinity College Dublin, 24 D'Olier Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. vasmith@tcd.ie
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2288-11-15
Background: Hundreds of studies of maternity care interventions have been published, too many for most people involved in providing maternity care to identify and consider when making decisions. It became apparent that systematic reviews of individual studies were required to appraise, summarise and bring together existing studies in a single place. However, decision makers are increasingly faced by a plethora of such reviews and these are likely to be of variable quality and scope, with more than one review of important topics. Systematic reviews (or overviews) of reviews are a logical and appropriate next step, allowing the findings of separate reviews to be compared and contrasted, providing clinical decision makers with the evidence they need.
Methods: The methods used to identify and appraise published and unpublished reviews systematically, drawing on our experiences and good practice in the conduct and reporting of systematic reviews are described. The process of identifying and appraising all published reviews allows researchers to describe the quality of this evidence base, summarise and compare the review's conclusions and discuss the strength of these conclusions.
Results: Methodological challenges and possible solutions are described within the context of (i) sources, (ii) study selection, (iii) quality assessment (i.e. the extent of searching undertaken for the reviews, description of study selection and inclusion criteria, comparability of included studies, assessment of publication bias and assessment of heterogeneity), (iv) presentation of results, and (v) implications for practice and research.
Conclusion: Conducting a systematic review of reviews highlights the usefulness of bringing together a summary of reviews in one place, where there is more than one review on an important topic. The methods described here should help clinicians to review and appraise published reviews systematically, and aid evidence-based clinical decision-making.
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Thomas Knapp: The census for dummies, including Justice Department
Uncertainty “is swirling over whether the Census Bureau will be able to get an accurate population count for the 2020 census,” The Hill reports.
By David Jacobs Times-Bonanza
February 14, 2018 - 7:00 am
Thinkstock The U.S. Department of Justice wants the Census Bureau to ask respondents about their citizenship status, which could result in people avoiding the census altogether.
The U.S. Department of Justice wants the bureau to ask respondents about their citizenship status, which could result in people avoiding the census altogether.
There’s a simple solution to the “problem,” and that is for the Census Bureau to slim its questionnaire down to the only question it can legally ask:
“How many people live here?”
The authority for the decennial federal census is found in Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution:
“Representatives and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers …. The actual Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the first Meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct.”
While the Constitution specifies citizenship requirements for serving in Congress, it makes no such distinction when it comes to the “enumeration” — the census.
The purpose of the census is to count noses, period, end of story.
Not what citizenship the noses hold.
Not what color the noses are.
Not what direction the noses are pointed in for purposes of prayer.
Not what language the mouth beneath the nose speaks.
Not whether the nose in question is attached to a male, female, transgender, gay, straight, bisexual, or differently abled body.
Number of noses. That’s it. That’s all.
Anything else, and anything done at any other time, such as the “American Community Survey” done between legitimate census periods, exceeds the Census Bureau’s constitutional brief. Which means, per the 10th Amendment, that it is unconstitutional. And, therefore, illegal.
Yes, U.S. courts have held otherwise. Those same courts also held that people of color had “no rights which the white man was bound to respect” (Dred Scott v. Sanford) and then later that “equal but separate” treatment under law sufficiently respected those newly discovered rights (Plessy v. Ferguson), and still later that separate was inherently unequal (Brown v. Board of Education).
No amount of jiggery-pokery from the bench can obscure the plain meaning and obvious intent of Article I, Section 2. The Census Bureau shouldn’t be asking, nor should anyone consider himself or herself under any obligation whatsoever to answer, anything more or other than:
Thomas L. Knapp (Twitter: @thomaslknapp) is director and senior news analyst at the William Lloyd Garrison Center for Libertarian Advocacy Journalism (thegarrisoncenter.org). He lives and works in north central Florida.
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Twin Span Brewing - Bettendorf, IA
My wife and I have been cooped up in our house for the past 3 months doing a lot of cooking at home and occasionally getting some food from curb-side pick-up to bring back home. However, the state of Iowa has been slowly opening up lately and a couple weeks ago most of the restaurants and bars had been allowed to re-open following social distancing regulations. We had our eye on a place that just opened up a little over a month ago next to the TBK Bank Sports Complex on the northern edge of Bettendorf, Twin Span Brewing. Last Saturday night, we decided to give the place a try.
Actually, we tried to head out to Twin Span Brewing a couple Friday nights ago - the first day that restaurants were allowed to fully open in the state. However, on our way out, we were stopped by a road block thrown up by Bettendorf police for a "Black Lives Matter" rally that was getting ready to begin. We decided to just turn around and head down to the Village of East Davenport and go to Rudy's Cantina for a quick bite that evening. (Click here to see the Road Tips entry on Rudy's Cantina.)
After having a couple of drinks at our favorite neighborhood watering hole last Saturday, my wife and I took off to go north to I-80 and on east to the Middle Road exit (Exit 301) a few miles down the road. The TBK Bank Sports Complex - known as the "Bett Plex" to the locals - is tough to miss as you're traveling along I-80 in that area. There have been a number of businesses - restaurants, retail stores, convenience stores - that have sprung up around the complex since it opened a little over two years. Parking was plentiful around Twin Spans when we pulled in off of Forest Grove Rd. just before 6:30 that evening. (see map)
Twin Span has actually been open since the second weekend in May when they began to allow "to-go" sales of their beers. A couple weeks later they opened their carry-out or patio-seating food service under the guidance of Juan Hernandez, a native of Mexico City who is known around the Quad Cities for his work with Steventon's and the Blue Iguana in Le Claire, IA. Our visit was the second weekend of full seating in the restaurant. It went against our usual rule of thumb of allowing a new restaurant to work out the kinks for the first three months before we would visit.
It turns out that the restaurant manager at Twin Span is the girlfriend of a guy my wife works with. He was telling us when we visited him a couple three weeks ago that the place was "really nice". He is a beer drinker and he said he thought their beers were very good. He said he had been part of a soft-opening the ownership group had in May and he was impressed with everything.
And it was his girlfriend who greeted us at the hostess stand when we first came in. My wife re-introduced herself to her and we stood and chatted for a few moments. A storm was brewing off in the distance and she said, "We have a large group in here, so we're slammed in the kitchen for a moment. And I'm certain you guys probably don't want to sit outside with the storm coming at us." I saw a four-seat table off to the side and asked if we could sit there. "Absolutely," she exclaimed as she grabbed a couple menus and escorted us to the table.
The inside of Twin Span Brewing featured a very open floor plan with a sort of contemporary/industrial decor. Globe lighting hung from the ceiling and wooden accents and booths were prominent throughout. A series of high-top tables - all pulled together for the large group eating there that night - were in the center of the dining area.
Off to the far end of the building was the brewing room featuring a number of large glistening tanks. Adam Ross - who is a Cicerone Level 2 certified professional; and Glenn Cole - who helped put the Geneseo Brewing Company on the map - head up the brewing team at Twin Span. We were told that there were a number of investors - up to 15 - who have a stake in Twin Span Brewing, but the manager we talked with didn't divulge who the managing partner was in the group.
The patio area featured a large expanse of area off to the side of the indoor-outdoor bar. We were told that they would normally have more tables on both the patio and in the dining area, but due to social distancing restrictions they have cut back the number of tables available. The outdoor patio was very nice - and it never did rain while we were there.
Our server for the evening was a young lady by the name of Hayley. With all the ambient noise in the place, plus the fact that she was speaking to us through a mask, we thought her name was Kaylie. And I think that's what we kept calling her. But when we got the bill later in the evening, we saw that her name was Hayley. We apologized to her when we realized we got her name wrong right off the bat.
She explained to us that the large group of 20 to our right had thrown the kitchen into a tizzy and it would probably be another 20 to 30 minutes before she could take our food order. Baseball and softball tournaments at the TBK Bank Sports Complex had started up again and there were a number of people in there from out of town. We immediately recognized the fact that we probably shouldn't have come here on a weekend evening - especially a Saturday night - with tournaments starting up at the Bett Plex again. And couple that with the fact that the kitchen and wait staff were trying to work out the kinks. But, not to worry - we wanted to drink some beer.
We took a quick look at the beer menu for Twin Span and saw that they had six or seven beers to choose from that evening. The Ten-Forty was a traditional German lager that was unfiltered. The Liffey was a combination English ale and Pre-Prohibition American lager that is more of an Irish heritage beer. The Steel Beam was a traditional Irish stout, while The Gold was a traditional English golden ale. We've been really getting into hazy India Pale Ales as of late and we both ended up getting a 13-ounce tulip of the 80 East, a wonderful concoction that featured Ariana, Citra and Mosaic hops. From the first taste, we immediately liked the beer.
We were told the food menu at Twin Span was evolving, but there seemed to be some interesting items to choose from. Their appetizers featured blistered shishito peppers served with a sriracha sauce. There were beer-brined chicken wings tossed with a choice of sauce that included a buffalo sauce, a sweet Thai chile sauce, and a mango/serrano pepper/honey sauce. And they had barbecued pork nachos, as well as a signature appetizer called The Gift of Bacon which featured hand-breaded fried buffalo mozzarella that was wrapped in bacon and served with a house sauce. There was a seared tuna salad on the menu that caught the eye of my wife, as well as flatbreads, burgers, and sandwiches including a Nashville hot chicken sandwich and a mahi mahi "poor-boy" sandwich.
Since we had plenty of time to look over the menu, we pretty much were set on a couple three things that we wanted to try. After a second 80 East for me, Hayley came over and said that the kitchen was no longer overwhelmed and we could order up some food. One of the first things we ordered was the beer mussels appetizer. They sautéed mussels in a combination beer and garlic sauce. Fresh parsley and chopped tomatoes came with the mussels with a couple small pieces of garlic bread on the side.
The mussels were fresh tasting, meaty and all opened up in the sautéing process. Chunks of tomatoes and fresh parsley added to the flavor of the garlic/beer sauce the mussels were swimming in. The sauce was absolutely outstanding - so much so that we asked the manager for more garlic bread to sop up the sauce when she came over to check on us. (Note to Twin Span staff - you can't just serve two small pieces of bread with the mussels. You need to serve at least six, if not eight pieces.)
One of the other things we got off the appetizer menu was the tuna poké. It featured sashimi-grade tuna mixed with chopped mango, red and green onions, avocado, and a sesame seed sauce. All of that was placed on a bed of lettuce greens, then topped with cilantro, wonton chips and a sriracha aioli. The poké was simply outstanding. We made very short work of the tuna poké.
My wife was very interested in the moho tacos. It was a choice of grilled or fried/breaded ancho-seasoned mahi mahi - we ordered grilled - that was topped with a citrus slaw, sliced avocado, and a sriracha aioli. It came with a side of house-made tortilla chips and a beer cheese dipping sauce. When I first glanced at the mahi mahi after it was served to us, it had a golden brown covering on it like they were breaded and deep-fried.
When the manager came over and asked if everything was fine, I said that we had ordered grilled and not the deep-fried mahi mahi. She immediately ran to the kitchen to get us another order. But then my wife - who is much more observant than I am - realized that the ancho-seasoning gave the fish a breaded and deep-fried look to them. We waved Hayley down and told her to tell her manager that we got the right order and not to make us a second one. We were somewhat embarrassed when the manager came back and we told her that we were fine with what we had ordered. Rookie mistake at a new restaurant, I'm calling it. But the mahi mahi tacos were also very good.
But everything we had was also very expensive. When Hayley came by to present us with our bill - which was not on paper, but on the screen of a handheld point-of-sale device - I about jumped out of my seat when she said we owed $73 before tip and tax. I was incredulous, but it was true. My wife and I had 5 total glasses of the 80 East at $7 a glass, the mussels were $13 bucks, the tuna poke was $12 bucks, and the moho tacos were $13. I sort of shuddered a bit, but paid it - along with a nice tip for Hayley who had a great attitude while working her butt off the whole time we were there. Plus, the fact that we kept calling her "Kaylie". But, as my wife said, "It IS Bettendorf, and it IS next to the sports plex. They have a captive audience out here and food is going to be more expensive out here than most other places."
So, be forewarned - if you go out to Twin Span or stop by the place as you're driving by the Quad Cities on I-80 - expect to spend some money. But I have to say that everything we had - from the 80 East hazy IPA, to the moho tacos, to the tuna poke, to the excellent sautéed mussels - was very good. We could tell there were some kinks that needed to be worked out in terms of the overall operations, but we sort of expected that going in. As the menu continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see what they add to the choices of food in the future. But for right now, they've hit a home run at Twin Span in terms of their food, beer and ambiance.
June 25, 2020 in Brew Pubs, Quad Cities, IA-IL | Permalink | Comments (0)
Villa Wellington - Verdun, QC
As the travel bans amid the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic continue, I've been stuck at home for the past 3 months and have ventured out to local restaurants a handful of times. Actually, it's been kind of nice hanging at home - and saving money - while cooking in our kitchen or on our Weber grill. Hopefully, things will begin to open up soon and I'll be able to get back onto some sort of a travel schedule.
In the meantime, I've been re-posting some of the more memorable meals I've had over the past nearly 15 years that Road Tips has been around. The company that I have worked for over the past 18 years is based out of Montreal and I've visited that wonderful city a number of times over the years. Colleagues have taken me to some of their favorite places to eat while I've been there and this Road Tips post from March of 2013 described how I broadened my culinary horizons by having Peruvian food for the first time in my life. And as an added surprise with the meal that evening, it was also my first - and only - time that I've enjoyed Mate de Coca, an herbal tea made from the leaves of a coca plant. And it's not supposed to be legal to export the tea out of Peru. But this place had it!
So, please re-enjoy the account of my first Peruvian meal at Villa Wellington in the Montreal suburb of Verdun.
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Last May, the chief technician for our company up in Montreal, Michel, came out to Iowa to pick up a treasure trove of old short-wave magazines that I had picked up for him in the Chicago area and transport them back to Canada. His wife, Marisa, came back with him and I decided to cook some good ol' Iowa prime beef steaks on the grill when they came. Michel is my partner-in-crime who shared the 40 oz. porterhouse for two with me at Stack Steakhouse in Las Vegas a couple years ago. (Click here to see that entry.) I had to be up in Montreal just before Christmas for a meeting, so Michel asked me if I could come in a day early and we'd go out to dinner. He told me a couple days before that we'd be having dinner at a place in suburban Verdun called Villa Wellington. He asked me, "Do you like Peruvian food?" I told him that I'd never had Peruvian food before, let alone I didn't know what it was. He said, "If you like seafood, you'll like Peruvian food."
After landing at Pierre Trudeau International Airport and getting through customs quicker than any time I'd flown into Montreal before, I took the ramp from the customs area and immediately saw my bag on the carousel waiting for me. After dropping off my declaration card with the customs agent at the baggage claim exit, I quickly got out to my rental car and set the GPS for Villa Wellington on located on Wellington St. in a nice little neighborhood of shops and restaurants in Verdun. (see map) Traffic - as it always seems in Montreal - was a bitch and it took me over an hour to go about 11 miles and I got to the restaurant around 6 p.m. I parked just down the block from the restaurant and walked along the brightly lit street with large green and red Christmas circular lights hanging up and down Wellington Street. With a little snow coming down - the first I'd seen in the season - it was almost a festive winter atmosphere.
Meeting us for dinner that evening was Michel's wife, Marisa, and one of our customer service guys, Francois, who actually lived in Peru for five years working for the Peace Corps. It was Michel who turned Francois onto the restaurant, I found out. Michel said he has been coming to Villa Wellington for nearly 20 years, about the same amount of the years the Saravia-Ramirez family has been running the restaurant. (One of the Saravia-Ramirez sons has opened a small Peruvian restaurant just down the street - Augusto al Gusto.) Francois has worked for us about five or six years. Once Michel found out that Francois lived in Peru for five years, he brought Francois to Villa Wellington one evening. Francois said it was as close to the real type of Peruvian cuisine as what he had in his years in Peru.
Francois - in addition to being fluent in English and French - is also fluent in Spanish. And that helped. The waiter spoke a little English, but was more comfortable in Spanish and French. And the menu at Villa Wellington was in both Spanish and French. Now, I can make out some words in both languages, but I was going to rely upon both Michel and Francois to guide me along this evening.
The first thing Francois and I had to have was a beer. I understood the waiter when he said, "Rickard's Red", the so-called leading red beer in Canada, brewed by the Molson brewery based in Montreal. I asked the waiter if he had any Boreale beers, specifically the Blonde. Unfortunately, he did not. I fell in love with the Boreale beers on my last visit to Montreal the previous year.
Starting off, they ordered up two different types of soup - a shrimp soup and a sort of seafood soup, kind of like a cioppino. And Francois also ordered ceviche - raw fish marinated in a lime juice that cooks the fish. I hadn't had good ceviche in years and Francois said Villa Wellington's was very good.
While we waited for the first course, I took a look through the menu to see if there were things that I could pick out with my limited knowledge of Spanish and French. Interestingly, they had a section for Mexican food (fajitas, mostly), Italian food (fettuccine alfredo, spaghetti, etc.), and something called "Canadian" food that featured fish and chips, a hamburger steak and, quite curiously, souvlaki. I guess I didn't know souvlaki was a Canadian dish.
Two large bowls soon came onto the table. The first, at the lower left, was the Chupe de Camarones, a traditional Peruvian chowder with shrimp and potatoes in a cream sauce. I was told by Francois that potatoes were a national staple in Peru with over 200 different varieties throughout the country. "It's like each village has a special type of potato," he told me. "Because of the difference in altitude and climate, the potatoes can change in texture and taste from area to area."
The soup above right is called Parihuela - also known as "Peruvian Bouillebaisse". It consists of a variety of Pacific whitefish and shellfish seasoned with Peruvian chiles and a Peruvian brandy called "pisco". Both, I have to say, were just excellent. The Chupe de Camarones was rich and flavorful with large pieces of shrimp and nice chunks of potatoes. But the Parihuela featured large chunks of whitefish, shrimp and mussels. It was much lighter in taste than the chowder-style soup. In fact, Michel - who is a big eater - told me that he'll sometimes just order a big bowl of the Parihuela just for himself.
The ceviche - Ceviche Mixto - was a combination of lime marinated shrimp and whitefish served with pickled onions and served on a bed of endive with some sauces off to the side. I first had ceviche on a trip to Isla Mujeres off the Yucatan coast in Mexico about 15 years ago. I had never had anything like it before and the ceviche I've had since then has never come close to the taste of what I had in Mexico. But I will say the ceviche at Villa Wellington was superb. We made short work of the ceviche.
After finishing what was basically the first two courses of the meal, Francois started to ask me what I fancied in food. I said, "Come on, you know me, man. I won't do like raw squid or octopus, but I will try about anything. You seem to be doing pretty well turning me on to Peruvian food already."
Francois called the waiter over and began to talk to him in Spanish, the two carrying on an animated conversation. When Francois finally said, "Si! OK!" after a minute or so, the waiter smiled and left the table. He said, "I ordered a couple things for us to try. Both are true Peruvian dishes."
I asked Francois if he spoke any Spanish when he first went to Peru. He said, "No, none. Just French and English." He said working with Peruvian farmers taught him that he had to learn Spanish, and learn it fast. "I just picked it up along the way," he explained. "It was all out of necessity." He said he was conversing in Spanish in about six months.
About 15 minutes later, the waiter brought out the first of the two entrees. It was called Lomo Saltaldo - basically Peruvian fajitas with grilled beef strips, sauteed onions, peppers and tomatoes, and - surprisingly - potato strips, sort of like French fries. It was served without tortillas and each of us just grabbed a spoon full and put it on the plate. It was actually very good. And the French fries in the mix were really the highlight.
While we were noshing on the Lomo Saltaldo, the waiter brought out the second plate - this one a diverse house entree mix of beef and seafood called Piqueo Wellington. It featured a mixture of anticuchos - basically grilled skewered meat; seafood ceviche; fried calimari; grilled octopus; and causa - a sort of hybrid "catch-all" type of Peruvian food that features potatoes, herbs and marinated onions. For good measure, Francois also had a small dish of beef off to the side and he offered me a bite of it. It was sort of chewy and tough, but it wasn't unpleasant. He said, "Do you know what it is?" I said I didn't. "It's beef tongue," he said. Ugh! I probably wouldn't have eaten it had I known, but I will say it wasn't bad. I didn't have another bite, however.
But the other stuff was pretty good. I focused on the Lorno Saltaldo, the antichucos and the ceviche. It was all very wonderful. It was definitely a horizon-broadening experience for me. Michel looked at me and said, "Isn't this just great?" It certainly was. I'm glad he invited me to join them for dinner.
As we were finishing up the meal, Francois turned to me and asked, "Do you like green tea?" Sure, I'll drink some of my wife's green tea from time to time, especially when I have a cold. And since I was on the back side of a nasty cold that I had caught the week before, I thought some tea would be nice. Francois and the waiter began to speak in Spanish and speaking back and forth for a few moments, Francois said, "Ah! Good! They have it. This will be a treat."
A few moments later, the waiter brought out some coffee for Marisa, a glass of milk for Michel ("I don't know," he said. "I just like having milk after a meal like that." Hey, I like milk, too!), and a couple small tea pots with a couple tea bags. Francois took the tea bags and put it in my small tea pot to steep for a few minutes. When I finally poured the tea and took a sip, it was sort of a refreshing experience. He said, "Do you know what you're drinking?"
He showed me the outer pouch that the tea bag came in. It was called Mate de Coca (ma-TAY day Coke-ah) - basically an herbal tea taken from the leaf of a coca plant - the same thing that cocaine is extracted from. Quite actually, Francois was surprised that Villa Wellington had Mate de Coca at all. "It's supposed to be illegal to export any coca leaf product from Peru," he told me. "Somehow they're able to get it from somewhere."
When the waiter came back, Francois asked him in French where they were able to get the Mate de Coca. The waiter replied and Francois started to laugh. "He said, 'I don't know! It just shows up,' " Francois told me. While it didn't have any effect like cocaine would, it was a very refreshing tea to drink. Francois explained to me that shepherds in the higher elevations chew on coca leaves "from the time they get out in the field each morning." They'll put four or five in their mouth and it helps them stay energetic throughout the day. "And at those high elevations, and we're talking 3000 meters (about 9800 feet) above sea level, they need all the help they can get," Francois explained. I have to say not only was it a wonderful dinner, the conversation was great and I learned a lot about not only Peruvian cuisine that evening, but Peru, as a whole.
My first experience at a Peruvian restaurant was fun and certainly educational. The food was interesting and very good at Villa Wellington. I went over to Michel and Marisa's house for a nightcap and Marisa kept trying to get me to eat some Christmas cookies, but I was so full and satiated from my meal that I couldn't have any more than one. I couldn't thank them enough for the hospitality they showed me all evening long. Villa Wellington was one of those very memorable meals.
June 18, 2020 in Montreal, Peruvian | Permalink | Comments (0)
Since we haven't been able to dine out during the COVID-19 pandemic, we've been doing a lot of home cooking. Sometimes we'll take short cuts when we don't want to put a lot of effort into what we're making and go the easy route - as in something like a "take-and-bake" meal. Costco has some wonderful lasagna in their frozen food section that we've made a couple times during the pandemic, but they also have something that I was very skeptical of when I was first told of this product - Heggies Pizza. We happened to find a two-pack of Heggies Pizza in the freezer during a trip to Costco in late March and we decided to give it try.
Heggies (pronounced with a hard "g" as in "egg" and not a soft "g" as in "hedge") is sort of a phenomenon across the Upper Midwest. Found primarily in backwoods bars, small town taverns, lakeside resorts and bowling alleys in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and the Dakotas, Heggies got its start in humbled fashion after a failed attempt by Don and Polly Hegedus at running their own pizza restaurant in the Minneapolis suburb of Anoka.
After closing their restaurant, the Hegedus' moved to the small town of Onamia, MN near Lake Mille Lacs. They went out to some of the small bars in the area that catered to boaters, fishermen and - in the winter - snowmobilers and found that the places had limited to no options for food. Talking with friends of his in the area, Don was encouraged to start making pizzas in his garage, freezing them, and delivering them to the bars in the area for them to cook and sell to their customers. Don and Polly started Heggies Pizza - named after Don's father's nickname - in 1989. (Completely disregarding fate and any sense of bad luck, Heggies was also the name of their defunct pizza restaurant.)
Heggies first customer was the owner of a lodge on Mille Lacs who was friendly with Don and Polly. Using fresh ingredients and a crust that didn't taste like cardboard or get flimsy during cooking, Heggie's pizzas were an instant success with those who tried them. Soon, many other small bars, VFW halls, bowling alleys and seasonal resorts in the area were stocking Heggies Pizza and making them on little single pizza broiler ovens that the Hegedus' provided to their customers.
As Heggies grew, the Hegedus' continued to work out of their two-car garage in Onamia. At one point in time, they had to get certified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in order to make and sell their pizzas wholesale. It was written in articles I read on the Heggies legacy that the Hegedus' garage may have been the smallest USDA-approved facility in the nation.
Don set up delivery drivers to transport his pizza to the bars in and around North Central Minnesota. He tried to control growth with Heggies allowing bars to buy not more than $250 worth of pizzas at a time. As Heggies continued to grow slowly, it came to a point where he knew he needed to expand his operation. The Hegedus' added onto their garage not once, but twice in order to keep up with growing demand as they began to branch out to bars as far away as the Twin Cities, nearly 90 miles to the south.
And Heggies also gained somewhat of a cult following in the process. Since they were only available for sale at bars, the stories of people stopping Heggies delivery drivers in tavern parking lots to buy pizzas directly from the truck were abundant. There were also stories of how cops would pull over Heggies drivers along the road only to see if they, too, could buy pizza directly off the truck.
By 2003, the Hegedus' were on the verge of outgrowing their garage operation in Onamia and they weren't certain they had it in their heart for another expansion. Don and Polly decided it was time to retire. This is where Shawn Dockter comes into the story.
Dockter grew up in South Dakota and attended the University of Minnesota where he graduated with a degree in aeronautical engineering. Over the following years, Dockter worked for the likes of Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics and with a small start-up company that marketed satellite images. By 2003, he was ready to do something else and when he heard from a friend back in Minnesota that Heggies was for sale, he became intrigued with the possibility of taking over the operation. He'd had his first slice of Heggies pizza at a VFW hall in Chaska, MN a number of years before and was hooked. Once he heard it was for sale, he started to look into what it would take to purchase the business. In 2004, Dockter - along with a small group of minority partners - purchased Heggies Pizza from Don and Polly Hegedus for an undisclosed sum.
Dockter immediately saw the limitations of working out of a expanded garage in the small town of Onamia. He knew that the first rule in taking over a successful business was to not mess with the formula. But in order to grow, he knew he needed to expand beyond bars and VFW halls. He started to distribute Heggies pizza to grocery and convenience stores. He did away with the $250 maximum limit that Don Hegedus imposed on pizza purchases for bars. He added production line workers and delivery drivers to meet the demand. It wasn't long before Dockter knew that he had to expand the facility in order to continue to grow the business. And it wasn't going to be in the expanded garage where Don Hegedus started Heggies Pizza.
In 2008, Heggies Pizza moved to a new building in the small town of Milaca, MN, about 20 miles to the south of Onamia. The new facility was extremely bigger than the expanded garage - 25,000 square feet in total, or more than 3 times the space they had in Onamia. Even more production workers were hired, more delivery drivers were hired and the further expansion of Heggies Pizza across the Upper Midwest was underway.
Heggies is also instrumental in working with local groups, schools and charities providing pizzas for community fundraisers. Heggies works with organizations around Central Minnesota in the planning of selling pizzas as a fundraising option and will deliver the pizzas once the group order has been made.
I first heard about Heggies when I was with a buddy having a beer at a VFW post in Newton, IA about six or seven years ago. He pointed to a Heggies sign behind the bar and said, "You ever had one of those Heggies pizzas?" I told him that I had never heard of them before. He said, "They're a frozen pizza..." and I sort of turned up my nose at the notion of a frozen pizza. I had graduated out of frozen pizzas years ago, with the notable exception of a couple three frozen deep-dish pizzas I've brought home in the past from Lou Malnati's in Chicago. My take on frozen pizza is that while some were good, they just aren't THAT good. I would rather wait 45 minutes on a delivered pizza (and NOT from one of the national chains) than have a frozen pizza in less than 30 minutes.
But my buddy was adamant. "No, no," he assured me. "They're actually pretty good." And over time - and liking to get a burger in dive bars every once in a while when I'm on the road - I noticed that Heggies was available at more and more places that I stopped at. It intrigued me enough to want to try one, but preferably not at a bar.
So, weeks ago when my wife and I were looking through the frozen food section at our local Costco to try and find some of their very good frozen lasagna, I looked over and said, "Holy crap! They have Heggies Pizza here!" My wife didn't know what Heggies was and I gave her the quick explanation of hearing about how good it was. "I've always wanted to try one of these," I said as I admired the box holding 2 sausage and pepperoni pizzas inside the glass door of the freezer.
"Well, grab one," my wife said somewhat enthusiastically. I was sort of surprised by her eagerness of wanting to try a Heggies Pizza because her ideology of frozen pizza parallels mine.
The instructions for cooking a Heggie's Pizza is pretty straight-forward - get your oven to 450 degrees, put the pizza in the oven when it hits that temperature, and cook it for 12 to 15 minutes, depending how done you want the cheese and other ingredients.
Out of the plastic wrap the pizza is in, it doesn't look much different than other frozen pizzas I've seen in my lifetime. The cheese appeared sort of waxy, but there was a lot of it. I couldn't tell how much sausage or pepperoni was on the pizza. But I could see some of the tomato sauce peeking through the shards of cheese on top of the pizza.
We don't have a pizza stone, so we decided to put it on a 12"x20" baking sheet. It fit perfectly inside the side edges of the pan. We set the timer for 12 minutes, popped it in and waited.
After 12 minutes, we sort of looked it over and it seemed to not be all the way finished. The cheese wasn't fully melted and there was no caramelization of the cheese on the pizza. We popped it back in for another 3 minutes.
We figured that it had to be cooked after 15 minutes, but the cheese still wasn't browned all that much on top. So I turned on the broiler for a couple three minutes to quickly melt the cheese. And that did the trick.
For a frozen pizza, it smelled pretty good out of the oven. We let it cool on the baking sheet for a moment before transferring it to the round cardboard base it came on out of the box. It cut pretty easily with the crappy pizza cutter that we've had for years.
The crust was a little bit chewy. We determined that it probably needed to be on a stone or possibly on a pre-heated baking sheet to give it a little more crunch to the crust. We liked the thickness - or lack thereof - of the pizza. Anything more thick in the crust would have made it very doughy in taste.
It turned out that there was ample amounts of sausage and pepperoni under the cheese. The cheese was - maybe - a little too caramelized, but it was still creamy in its taste. The pizza sauce I liked a lot. It was tangy and had a bit of a spicy taste to it. The sausage and pepperoni tasted very fresh to me. We were both impressed with the taste quality of the pizza. And the most important part - and a test I use with every new pizza I try - it tasted very good with a cold beer.
Well, we had a second one that we needed to eat at some time. And that some time was about two weeks later on a Friday evening. Only this time, we had fresh baby bella mushrooms that we sliced up to put on the pizza. Then I put some shredded Italian-blend cheese on top of the pizza. We preheated the baking sheet this time along with the oven, then cooked it 15 minutes at 450 degrees and 3 minutes of low broiling to caramelize the cheese.
This time, the crust was almost too crunchy. We accomplished our goal of making the crust more crispy, but I thought it was probably in there for 3 or 4 minutes too long on the pre-heated baking sheet. And my wife complained that there was too much cheese on this pizza - the shredded Italian blend overpowered the overall taste of the pizza for her. OK, well, like trying anything new, there's always trial and error.
We did go back to Costco about three weeks ago and picked up another 2-pack of the Heggie's sausage and pepperoni pizzas. The third one we did about two weeks ago was spot on - 450 degrees on a pre-heated cookie sheet for 12 minutes, then 3 minutes at low-broil to caramelize the cheese. We didn't add anything to the pizza and let it set on the cardboard after cooking for a couple minutes to cool it down. It cut pretty easily and the taste quality was very good. Even my wife likes it, which sort of surprises me knowing her discerning palate for pizza. In fact, one evening last week she suggested just making the other one out of the second 2-pack that we bought. And it, too, was good.
So, now we have to go back out to Costco and get another 2-pack of Heggies Pizza just to keep around the house for those times we just don't feel like futzing with anything for dinner. It's probably the best store-bought frozen pizza I've ever had.
June 10, 2020 in Pizza | Permalink | Comments (2)
Hudson's on the Dock - Hilton Head, SC
With the COVID-19 pandemic, I haven't been able to travel and, subsequently, eat in any interesting places that I can write about on Road Tips. So, I thought I'd keep things going for the time being and look back at some of the more fun and memorable places we've found in our travels over the past nearly 15 years that Road Tips has been up and running. I'm hoping that we'll begin to start traveling on a limited basis in June, hopefully finding restaurants that are open along the way.
When my wife and I go on vacation, we like to eat where the locals eat. And we love seafood, so much so that we sometimes have a goal of a "seafood overload" where we gorge ourselves to near pain from eating too much seafood. During a trip to Hilton Head, SC 11 years ago, we found this great little seafood place on what was a working shrimping/oyster dock in the area. This is a look-back at our wonderful evening at Hudson's on the Dock in Hilton Head in May of 2009.
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While on Hilton Head, my wife decided that I needed a pair of swim trunks for our walks along the beach. For some reason, she deemed my khaki shorts as "inappropriate beachwear". I didn't pack any because I wasn't going to get into the water above my knees since I couldn't be immersed in water for four months after my second hip replacement a little over a month prior to our trip. But she was adamant that we go get a pair of swim trunks for me.
We found a Wal-Mart on the island and went in to get some trunks. When we came out, there was a kiosk where a lady dispensed information on condo rentals, time-shares and local restaurants. The lady was trying to entice us to go to a couple of restaurants by offering coupons for free drinks, half-price appetizers, whatever. We had read up on a local seafood place, Hudson's on the Dock, where they had their own fishery and fleet of crab/shrimp boats. My wife asked the lady, "What do you think about Hudson's?"
The lady sort of turned up her nose and she said, "It's OK. But I don't like to go to places where I can make the same food at home."
Well, we were on vacation, we didn't have a home - let alone a kitchen - to cook in. We declined her offer of the other restaurants and went with our instincts and went over to the west side of the island for dinner at Hudson's that night.
Hudson's isn't fancy or high-brow compared to other places on the island. It's located at the end of road next to a marina full of fishing boats. (see map) There's a small parking lot near the building, but a larger one down the road where overflow parking can go. We saw the place and immediately fell in love with it.
The history of Hudson's dates back to 1912 with the construction of an oyster factory next to the water. In 1920's, a local gentleman by the name of J.B. Hudson bought the little oyster factory. The Hudson family served oysters to the locals right in the factory. Part of the Hudson's on the Dock restaurant is where the old oyster factory used to be.
In 1955, J.B. Hudson's son, J.B. Hudson, Jr., had now taken over the operation and added shrimp to the menu. He also expanded seating in the restaurant a few years later. In the early 70's, Brian and Gina Carmines, who had grown up on Long Island, but had been transplanted to Atlanta for Brian's business, bought Hudson's on the Dock. In the early days, Brian was the cook, chef, and manager. Family members waited on and cleared tables, washed dishes and glasses and manned the bar area. Over the years, the Carmines added to the restaurant to a present day capacity of 345 seats.
The view at Hudson's is just stunning. Being on the back waters of Skull Creek, the water was clear, placid and pristine. Evening time thunderstorms were brewing off in the distance and the weather that evening was absolutely perfect. We walked down to the dock and looked in the windows of the fishery where the fresh seafood would come off the boats each day. Outside the fishery, next to the dock, was a large pile of oyster shells. There had to be a half-ton of oyster shells in the pile. They certainly do go through the oysters at Hudson's and we couldn't wait to give them a try.
(Added May 2020 - In 2013, Brian Carmines' son Andrew established his own sustainable oyster farm - Shell Ring Oyster Company - in Port Royal Sound north of Hudson's. With daily harvests for same-day dining, Hudson's claims to have the freshest oysters in the world.)
We entered the building and found there was a bit of a wait for a seat in the dining room, specifically a table near the windows looking out over the bay. We went early - around 6 p.m. - and it was pretty busy at that time. While waiting for a short time to get a table near the windows, we found the nice bar area of Hudson's. A few people were having dinner in the bar area, but we wanted to wait to sit in the dining room. I thought about ordering a beer, but I really didn't see a bartender while we were in there. I did notice the servers going behind the bar to grab beers and drinks, so maybe they make and fetch their own drinks at Hudson's.
As I said, it wasn't long before we were able to be seated. Above right is the main dining room at Hudson's, with huge windows that looked out onto the docks with the fishing boats moored to the docks. There was a nautical theme to the dining room with fishing nets hanging around the room. The old wooden tables also had comfortable high-backed chairs to go along with them.
We were seated at a corner table near the window and were given menus by the very friendly hostess. As soon as our server came around, I immediately ordered up a Palmetto Pale Ale, a beer brewed up in Charleston. It turned out to be a very good beer paired with the seafood we had that evening.
My wife and I were on a mission being from the landlocked Midwest. We decided to go for the "seafood overload" that evening. The menu had all different types of seafood combinations from a catch of the day, to steamed or grilled shrimp, fresh crab, oysters, fresh fish - anything that you could think of and basically prepared anyway you wanted it.
One of their featured fresh catches that day was 1 lb. of soft shell crab claws served cold. I talked my wife into that. I wanted shrimp, steamed and seasoned with Low Country spices. But we also started out with a dozen of freshly caught oysters on the half shell. With her meal, my wife also got a side of what they called "Seven Day" cole slaw - a sweet and peppery 7-day marinated cole slaw. We were told by our server that Hudson's is famous for their hushpuppies - deep fried balls of cornbread, for the uninitiated - so she got an order of those, as well. And my wife also ordered a side of sweet snap peas to go along with her crab claws. She was looking for all different things to try that evening. Me - I just wanted a pound of the seasoned steamed peel-'n'-eat shrimp.
My wife also decided that she wanted some wine that evening, so I ordered up a bottle of the Franciscan chardonnay, one of our favorite white wines. The waitress - an older lady who had worked at Hudson's for over 20 years - brought it chilled to our table when she brought out the oysters on the half shell.
Oh, my god! The oysters were plump, meaty and flavorful. They were served with a side of fresh ground horseradish along with Tabasco. We had eaten a couple before my wife suggested we take a picture of the oysters before they were all gone. Our waitress, who had a great sense of humor, assured us the oysters were caught earlier that morning and put on ice in the trawler. She said, "We save the 7-day-old oysters for the people we don't like." They were just outstanding. And they went very well with the Palmetto pale ale.
It wasn't long after we finished off our oysters when the waitress brought out my wife's soft shell crab claws and her sides, and a heaping order of boiled shrimp for me. The crab claws were huge and came with a slightly spicy remoulade sauce. Hudson's also provided a nutcracker to get all the crab shells cracked. She had some trouble getting some of the crab meat out, so I had to help her. As my reward for helping her, I got to sample some of the crab claw meat. Oh, man! Was it great!
She also tried of Hudson's signature hushpuppies. The look on her face told me they were good. She offered me one and I said that I really didn't care for hushpuppies. She said, "They put some sort of seasoning or herbs in them. They're not like regular hushpuppies."
My wife was right. They were excellent. They had a hint of an onion taste to them along with some other herbs that I couldn't quite identify right away. They were completely different from the hushpuppies I'd had in the past. In fact, they were the only hushpuppies that I can say that I ever really enjoyed.
The story on the hushpuppies is that Brian Carmines had heard of a restaurant in a small coastal town in North Carolina who had great hushpuppies. He went there with his father a number of years ago to try the hushpuppies. Finding that they were as good as he heard they were, Carmines bartered with the owner for his hushpuppy recipe with a few bottles of high-dollar whiskey he had in his possession. Most people in the South will dip hushpuppies in a sauce and consume them that way, but Carmines claims that no sauce is needed with his. And he is correct on that.
This is my plate of steamed shrimp. They were huge! And they were great - by far the tastiest shrimp I had during our whole vacation. I really liked the salty/spicy Low Country seasoning they put on the shrimp. Once again, our waitress told us the shrimp were caught earlier that day. She says, "We never have to freeze our seafood. We usually sell out of our daily catches." I found out that Hudson's sells over 5 tons of oysters and a ton of crab each year. They'd sell double the amount of crab if they could catch more, she told us. And many of the items they have on the menu are also available in bulk from their market including 4 pounds of the steamed shrimp for around $75 bucks. Now, THAT would be the ultimate seafood overload.
The steamed shrimp was so good I easily finished the pound I had on my plate. I motioned for the waitress to come over and I ordered up another pound. Less than 10 minutes later, the second pound came to our table. It was just as good as the first. But between the shrimp and oysters, I was nearing seafood overload after that.
Of course, with all the food we ate, my wife wanted to try Hudson's homemade Key Lime Pie. We ordered a slice with two forks. It was good, sort of heavy, but not as good as what we'd had earlier in the week at Uncle Bubba's and The Lady and Son's down in Savannah. Honestly, we never had Key Lime Pie the rest of the week that came close to what we had at Paula Deen's restaurants.
After dinner we felt we needed to move around as we were stuffed. We walked down the dock looking at the boats and enjoying the evening along the water. I'm telling you, I certainly achieved seafood overload that evening. A couple pounds of peel-and-eat steamed shrimp did the trick. But I really wish I would have been able to try the blackened cajun scallops they had on the appetizer menu.
As we left Hudson's, my wife said, "You know, we should really go back to Wal-Mart before we leave Hilton Head and tell that lady at the kiosk that she was completely nuts!"
And my wife was right as Hudson's on the Dock was just outstanding. It was, quite possibly, the best seafood restaurant we ate at during our vacation. And we ate at a LOT of seafood places between Savannah, Tybee Island and Hilton Head. We loved the laid back atmosphere at Hudson's, the wonderful views and the great seafood selection. And our waitress was outgoing, efficient and fun. If you're looking for a fancy place to eat in Hilton Head, Hudson's ain't the place. But if you want GREAT seafood in any setting, Hudson's would be my choice.
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