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Tag: Robin Lane Fox
Fiction as truth
or, vice versa?
This is a review of sorts of Robert Lane Fox’s 1991 The Unauthorized Version: Truth and Fiction in the Bible.
Fox, R. L. (1991). The Unauthorized Version: Truth and Fiction in the Bible. London: Viking.
Robin Lane Fox, in The Unauthorized Version, sets out to discover how far biblical descriptions of people, places and events are confirmed or contradicted by historical fact: external written and archaeological evidence. As Penguin the publishers do say, “the bible is inspirational and endlessly fascinating but, is it true? From a rather different viewpoint Richard Dawkins — author of The God Delusion (2006) — says that “the God of the [bible’s] Old Testament is arguably the most unpleasant character in all fiction: jealous and proud of it; a petty, unjust, unforgiving control-freak; a vindictive, bloodthirsty ethnic cleanser; a misogynistic, homophobic, racist, infanticidal, genocidal, filicidal, pestilential, megalomaniacal, sadomasochistic, capriciously malevolent bully.” Dawkins also says:
We are all atheists about most of the gods that humanity has ever believed in.
With regard to The Unauthorized Version, Barton (1993) writes, anyone who hopes that this book will totally ridicule the bible and mock the religious establishment for continuing to propagate its stories as ‘gospel truths’ will be in for disappointment. I would say that Fox does his best to be objective and not offend those who still believe in religion. Another reviewer wrote that Fox’s work, “brings many examples that will help neophytes to probe the historical veracity of the bible” and that, “it is clear that there are lots of contradictions within and in between the bible’s stories.” I note that various reviews of this book consider that it is poorly organised — I myself would have liked a clearer chronology and for chapters of the book to follow the chapters of ‘The Book.’ Joel Swagman (2013) in his review of The Unauthorized Version provides the following sound advice to all wannabe book reviewers (a.k.a., me, Anna, Anna Bidoonism) and it is this:
The cardinal rule of book reviewing is to review the book you’ve read, not the book you want/wish to have read.
Now, I won’t even pretend that I’ve read all of this book and I am defiantly new to all of this (I’m a neophyte). I have tried a few times and I have dipped in and out. But what I see from this book is that a lot of the Bible is actually from stories that occurred well before Christianity itself was born. In fact, I am fascinated by the subject of this book because so much art and literature is based upon biblical stories. As an English Literature student, I see no alternative but to gain a good working knowledge of the bible, as it has become — for the Western canon — the most influential work of scripture… I mean, I mean, ‘literature.’ As they say, don’t shoot the messenger…
Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours.
— John Locke
Knowledge is key (and need not be value-laden)…
The possession of knowledge does not kill the sense of wonder and mystery. There is always more mystery.
— Anaïs Nin
In light of this, here are some interesting audios (along with partial transcripts, hats off to Yale) — I am talking well over 50 hour’s worth. I’ll say this, these audios are organised in a fully chronological way, not that Fox’s work was ever designed or meant to be. However, for me to one day be able to actually appreciate The Unauthorized Version and critique it in any meaningful way, I must first listen to, and read along with, these:
39 parts: c. 1200–165 B.C.
Divided into three groups: (A) ‘The Law’ or ‘Pentateuch’ which covers ‘Genesis’ to ‘Deuteronomy’ (B), ‘The Prophets’ and (C), ‘The Writings’ which includes ‘the Psalms’ (songs and prayers), ‘the Proverbs’ (sayings of wisdom) and ‘Job’ (the nature of suffering). THE NEW TESTAMENT
27 parts: c. 50–100 A.D.
Divided into two groups: (A) ‘The Letters’ or ‘The Epistles’ and (B), ‘The Gospels’ which includes the story of Jesus, ‘Revelation, ‘the Battle of Armageddon’, the tale of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the tale of the ‘Hideous Beast no. 666’ and, ‘the End of Days…’
01. — The Parts of the Whole
02. — The Hebrew Bible in Its Ancient Near Eastern Setting
03. — The Hebrew Bible: Genesis 1–4
04. — Doublets and Contradictions: the Historical-Critical Method
05. — Critical Approaches
06. — Stories of the Patriarchs
07. — Israel in Egypt
08. — From Egypt to Sinai
09. — Cult and Sacrifice
10. — Biblical Law: JE (‘Exodus’), P (‘Leviticus’ & ‘Numbers’) & D (‘Deuteronomy’)
11. — On the Steps of Moab: Deuteronomy
12. — Deuteronomistic History: Life in the Land (‘Joshua’ & ‘Judges’)
13. — Deuteronomistic History: Prophets and Kings (1 & 2 ‘Samuel’)
14. — Deuteronomistic History: Response to Catastrophe (1 & 2 Kings)
15. — Hebrew Prophecy
16. — Literary Prophecy: ‘Amos’
17. — Literary Prophecy: ‘Hosea’ & ‘Isaiah’
18. — Literary Prophecy: ‘Micah,’ ‘Zephaniah,’ ‘Nahum’ & ‘Habbakuk’
19. — Literary Prophecy: Perspectives on the Exile
20. — Suffering and Evil
21. — Biblical Poetry: Psalms and Song of Songs
22. — The Restoration: 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra and Nehemiah
23. — Visions of the End: ‘Daniel’ and Apocalyptic Literature
24. — Alternative Visions: Esther, Ruth, and Jonah
01. — Why Study the New Testament?
02. — From Stories to Canon
03. — The Greco-Roman World
04. — Judaism in the First Century
05. — The New Testament as History
06. — The Gospel of Mark
07. — The Gospel of Matthew
08. — The Gospel of Thomas
09. — The Gospel of Luke
10. — The Acts of the Apostles
11. — Johannine Christianity: the Gospel
12. — Johannine Christianity: the Letters
13. — The Historical Jesus
14. — Paul as Missionary
15. — Paul as Pastor
16. — Paul as Jewish Theologian
17. — Paul’s Disciples
18. — Arguing with Paul?
19. — The “Household” Paul: the Pastorals
20. — The “Anti-household” Paul: Thecla
21. — Interpreting Scripture: Hebrews
22. — Interpreting Scripture: Medieval Interpretations
23. — Apocalyptic and Resistance
24. — Apocalyptic and Accommodation
25. — Ecclesiastical Institutions: Unity, Martyrs, and Bishops
26. — The “Afterlife” and Postmodern Interpretation
More books by Robin Lane Fox:
The Classical World: An Epic History of Greece and Rome
Travelling Heroes: Greeks and their myths in the epic age of Homer
Other books & ephemera:
Martin, D. B. (2004). Inventing Superstition. New Haven: Yale University Press.
Martin, D. B. (2010). Sex and the Single Savior: Gender and Sexuality in Biblical Interpretation. Louisville: John Knox Press.
Hayes C. (2015). What’s Divine about Divine Law? Early Perspectives. New Jersey: Princeton University Press.
Barton, J. (1993). The Good Book and True. The New York Review of Books.
Dawkins, R. (2006). The God Delusion. London: Bantam Books.
Dawkins, R. (2011). The Magic of Reality: How We Know What’s Really True. London: Bantam Press.
Fox, R. L. (1973). Alexander the Great. London: Allen Lane.
Fox, R. L. (2005). The Classical World: An Epic History from Homer to Hadrian. London: Allen Lane.
Fox, R. L. (2008). Travelling Heroes: Greeks and Their Myths in the Epic Age of Homer. London: Allen Lane.
Swagman, J. (2013). The Unauthorized Version. Random Book Reviews.
POST SCRIPT
Having or showing a desire to kill and maim. — “He really was nothing more than a bloodthirsty dictator.”
https://bidoonism.files.wordpress.com/2020/02/bloodthirsty.mp3
To have sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour. — “A capricious and often brutal administration.”
https://bidoonism.files.wordpress.com/2020/02/capricious.mp3
Filicidal
The killing of one’s son or daughter.
https://bidoonism.files.wordpress.com/2020/02/filicide.mp3
Genocidal
Relating to or involving the deliberate killing of a large group of people of a particular nation or ethnic group. — “He really was nothing more than a genocidal dictator.”
https://bidoonism.files.wordpress.com/2020/02/genocide.mp3
Having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against homosexual people. — “Most religious texts contain homophobic tracts.”
https://bidoonism.files.wordpress.com/2020/02/homophobic.mp3
A person who kills an infant, especially their own child.
https://bidoonism.files.wordpress.com/2020/02/infanticide.mp3
Malevolent
To have or show a desire to do evil to others. — “There was a flash of dark malevolence in his eyes.”
https://bidoonism.files.wordpress.com/2020/02/malevolent.mp3
Megalomaniac
A person who has an obsessive desire for power. [and/or] A person who suffers delusions of their own power or importance.
https://bidoonism.files.wordpress.com/2020/02/megalomaniac.mp3
Misogynist
A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women. — “Donald Trump is a renowned and unrepentant misogynist.”
https://bidoonism.files.wordpress.com/2020/02/misogynist.mp3
A person who is new to a subject or activity.
https://bidoonism.files.wordpress.com/2020/02/neophyte.mp3
Pestilential
Relating to or tending to cause infectious diseases. — INFORMAL: annoying — “What a pestilential man!”
https://bidoonism.files.wordpress.com/2020/02/pestilential.mp3
Characterised by or deriving sexual pleasure from both sadism (the tendency to derive pleasure, especially sexual gratification, from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others) and masochism (the tendency to derive sexual gratification from one’s own pain or humiliation).
https://bidoonism.files.wordpress.com/2020/02/sadomasochistic.mp3
Having or showing a strong desire for revenge. — “The way he criticised her was far too vindictive in my view.”
https://bidoonism.files.wordpress.com/2020/02/vindictive.mp3
To conform to facts; to be accurate.
https://bidoonism.files.wordpress.com/2020/02/veracity.mp3
Download selected sections of The Magic of Reality (Dawkins, 2011):
pp. 12-13, “What is reality? What is magic?”
pp. 32-52, “Who was the first person?”
pp. 118-139, “What is the sun?”
pp. 246-265, “What is a Miracle?”
Author Anna BidoonismPosted on February 29, 2020 March 1, 2020 Categories Book reviews, Philosophy, ProseTags Book reviews, books, Literature, Prose, Richard Dawkins, Robin Lane Fox, The Bible, The Magic of Reality, Theology
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Скалия об интерпретации "живой конституции"
Из достаточно случайной моей реплики и, в общем-то, риторического вопроса, заданного в ходе уже заглохшей дискуссии у юзера dyak, благодаря появлению резервов в лице saul_paradise возродилось бесконечное обсуждение проблемы интерпретации американской конституции - http://www.livejournal.com/users/dyak/225552.html?thread=1697296#t1697296
В итогах все всё равно остались при своих, но чтобы не выглядело так, будто я в своем невежестве противостою объединенному мнению просвещенных юристов, хочу обратить внимание на интереснейшую и очень прозрачную лекцию Скалии, известного члена Верховного суда США - http://www.tannerlectures.utah.edu/lectures/scalia97.pdf
Конечно, Скалия среди американских судей и юристов - диссидент, но все-таки статус судьи Верховного суда заставляет прислушаться к его словам повнимательнее. Хотя, конечно, ценность его слов не в его статусе, а в его правоте и логике.
Лекция интересна вся, но конституционным проблемам посвящены только последние десять страниц из сорока пяти. Проще всего будет выложить их под кат:
Finally, I want to say a few words about the distinctive problem of interpreting our Constitution. The problem is distinctive, not because special principles of interpretation apply, but because the usual principles are being applied to an unusual text. Chief Justice Marshall put the point as well as it can be put in McCulloch v. Maryland:
A constitution, to contain an accurate detail of all the subdivisions of which its great powers will admit, and of all the means by which they may be carried into execution, would partake of the prolixity of a legal code, and could scarcely be embraced by the human mind. It would probably never be understood by the public. Its nature, therefore, requires, that only its great outlines should be marked, its important objects designated, and the minor ingredients which compose the objects be deduced from the nature of the objects themselves.
In textual interpretation, context is everything, and the context of the Constitution tells us not to expect nit-picking detail, and to give words and phrases an expansive rather than narrow interpretation - though not, of course, an interpretation that the language will not bear.
Take, for example, the provision of the First Amendment that forbids abridgment of “the freedom of speech, or of the press.” That phrase does not list the full range of communicative expression. Handwritten letters, for example, are neither speech nor press. Yet surely there is no doubt they cannot be censored. In this constitutional context, speech and press, the two most common forms of communication, stand as a sort of synecdoche for the whole. That is not strict construction, but it is reasonable construction.
It is curious that most of those who insist that the drafter’s intent gives meaning to a statute reject the drafter’s intent as the criterion for interpretation of the Constitution. I reject it for both. I will consult the writings of some men who happened to be Framers - Hamilton’s and Madison’s writings in the Federalist, for example. I do so, however, not because they were Framers and therefore their intent is authoritative and must be the law; but rather because their writings, like those of other intelligent and informed people of the time, display how the text of the Constitution was originally understood. Thus, I give equal weight to Jay’s pieces in the Federalist, and to Jefferson’s writings, even though neither of them was a Framer. What I look for in the Constitution is precisely what I look for in a statute: the original meaning of the text, not what the original draftsmen intended.
But the Great Divide with regard to constitutional interpretation is not that between Framers’ intent and objective meaning; but rather that between original meaning (whether derived from Framers’ intent or not) and current meaning. The ascendant school of constitutional interpretation affirms the existence of what is called the “living Constitution,” a body of law that (unlike normal statutes) grows and changes from age to age, in order to meet the needs of a changing society. And it is the judges who determine those needs and “find” that changing law. Seems familiar, doesn’t it? Yes, it is the common law returned, but infinitely more powerful than what the old common law ever pretended to be, for now it trumps even the statutes of democratic legislatures. Recall the words I quoted earlier from the Fourth-of-July speech of the avid codifier Robert Rantoul: “The judge makes law, by extorting from precedents something which they do not contain. He extends his precedents, which were themselves the extension of others, till, by this accommodating principle, a whole system of law is built up without the authority or interference of the legislator.” Substitute the word “people” for “legislator,” and it is a perfect description of what modern American courts have done with the Constitution.
If you go into a constitutional law class, or study a constitutional-law casebook, or read a brief filed in a constitutional-law case, you will rarely find the discussion addressed to the text of the constitutional provision that is at issue, or to the question of what was the originally understood or even the originally intended meaning of that text. Judges simply ask themselves (as a good common-law judge would) what ought the result to be, and then proceed to the task of distinguishing (or, if necessary, overruling) any prior Supreme Court cases that stand in the way. Should there be (to take one of the less controversial examples) a constitutional right to die? If so, there is. Should there be a constitutional right to reclaim a biological child put out for adoption by the other parent? Again, if so, there is. If it is good, it is so. Never mind the text that we are supposedly construing; we will smuggle these in, if all else fails, under the Due Process Clause (which, as I have described, is textually incapable of containing them). Moreover, what the Constitution meant yesterday it does not necessarily mean today. As our opinions say in the context of our Eighth Amendment jurisprudence (the Cruel and Unusual Punishments Clause), its meaning changes to reflect “the evolving standards of decency that mark the progress of a maturing society.”
This is preeminently a common-law way of making law, and not the way of construing a democratically adopted text. I mentioned earlier a famous English treatise on statutory construction called Dwarris on Statutes. The fourth of Dwarris’s Maxims was as follows: “An act of Parliament cannot alter by reason of time;
but the common law may, since cessante ratione cessat lex.” This remains (however much it may sometimes be evaded) the formally enunciated rule for statutory construction: statutes do not change. Proposals for “dynamic statutory construction,” such as those of Judge Calabresi and Professor Eskridge that I discussed yesterday, are concededly avant-garde. The Constitution, however, even though a democratically adopted text, we formally treat like the common law. What, it is fair to ask, is our justification for doing so?
One would suppose that the rule that a text does not change would apply a fortiori to a constitution. If courts felt too much bound by the democratic process to tinker with statutes, when their tinkering could be adjusted by the legislature, how much more should they feel bound not to tinker with a constitution, when their tinkering is virtually irreparable. It surely cannot be said that a constitution naturally suggests changeability; to the contrary, its whole purpose is to prevent change - to embed certain rights in such a manner that future generations cannot take them away. A society that adopts a bill of rights is skeptical that “evolving standards of decency” always “mark progress,” and that societies always “mature,” as opposed to rot. Neither the text of such a document nor the intent of its framers (whichever you choose) can possibly lead to the conclusion that its only effect is to take the power of changing rights away from the legislature and give it to the courts.
The argument most frequently made in favor of The Living Constitution is a pragmatic one: Such an evolutionary approach is necessary in order to provide the “flexibility” that a changing society requires; the Constitution would have snapped, if it had not been permitted to bend and grow. This might be a persuasive argument if most of the “growing” that the proponents of this approach have brought upon us in the past, and are determined to bring upon us in the future, were the elimination of restrictions upon democratic government. But just the opposite is true. Historically, and particularly in the past thirty-five years, the “evolving” Constitution has imposed a vast array of new constraints - new inflexibilities - upon administrative, judicial, and legislative action. To mention only a few things that formerly could be done or not done, as the society desired, but now can not be done:
admitting in a state criminal trial evidence of guilt that was obtained by an unlawful search;
permitting invocation of God at public-school graduations;
electing one of the two houses of a state legislature the way the United States Senate is elected (i.e., on a basis that does not give all voters numerically equal representation);
terminating welfare payments as soon as evidence of fraud is received, subject to restoration after hearing if the evidence is satisfactorily refuted;
imposing property requirements as a condition of voting;
prohibiting anonymous campaign literature;
prohibiting pornography.
And the future agenda of constitutional evolutionists is mostly more of the same - the creation of new restrictions upon democratic government, rather than the elimination of old ones. Less flexibility in government, not more. As things now stand, the state and federal governments may either apply capital punishment or abolish it, permit suicide or forbid it - all as the changing times and the changing sentiments of society may demand. But when capital punishment is held to violate the Eighth Amendment, and suicide is held to be protected by the Fourteenth Amendment, all flexibility with regard to those matters will be gone. No, the reality of the matter is that, generally speaking, devotees of The Living Constitution do not seek to facilitate social change but to prevent it.
There are, I must admit, a few exceptions to that - a few instances in which, historically, greater flexibility has been the result of the process. But those exceptions only serve to refute another argument of the proponents of an evolving Constitution, that evolution will always be in the direction of greater personal liberty. (They consider that a great advantage, for reasons that I do not entirely understand. All government represents a balance between individual freedom and social order, and it is not true that every alteration of that balance in the direction of greater individual freedom is necessarily good.) But in any case, the record of history refutes the proposition that the evolving Constitution will invariably enlarge individual rights. The most obvious refutation is the modern Court’s limitation of the constitutional protections afforded to property. The provision prohibiting impairment of the obligation of contracts, for example, has been gutted. I am sure that We the People agree with that development; we value property rights less than the Founders did. So also, we value the right to bear arms less than the Founders (who thought the right of self-defense to be absolutely fundamental), and there will be few tears shed if and when the Second Amendment is held to guarantee nothing more than the State National Guard. But this just shows that the Founders were right when they feared that some (in their view misguided) future generation might wish to abandon liberties that they considered essential, and so sought to protect those liberties in a Bill of Rights. We may like the abridgment of property rights, and like the elimination of the right to bear arms; but let us not pretend that these are not a reduction of rights.
Or if property rights are too cold to get your juices flowing, and the right to bear arms too dangerous, let me give another example: Several terms ago a case came before the Supreme Court involving a prosecution for sexual abuse of a young child. The trial court found that the child would be too frightened to testify in the presence of the (presumed) abuser, and so, pursuant to state law, she was permitted to testify with only the prosecutor and defense counsel present, the defendant, the judge, and the jury watching over closed-circuit television. A reasonable enough procedure, and it was held to be constitutional by my Court. I dissented, because the Sixth Amendment provides that “[i]n all criminal prosecutions” (let me emhpasize the word “all”) “the accused shall enjoy the right . . . to be confronted with the witnesses against him.” There is no doubt what confrontation meant - or indeed means today. It means face-to-face, not watching from another room. And there is no doubt what one of the major purposes of that provision was: to induce precisely that pressure upon the witness which the little girl found it difficult to endure. It is difficult to accuse someone to his face, particularly when you are lying. Now no extrinsic factors have changed since that provision was adopted in 1791. Sexual abuse existed then, as it does now; little children were more easily upset than adults, then as now; a means of placing the defendant out of sight of the witness existed then as now (a screen could easily have been erected that would enable the defendant to see the witness, but not the witness the defendant). But the Sixth Amendment nonetheless gave all criminal defendants the right to confront the witnesses against them, because that was thought to be an important protection. The only significant thing that has changed, I think, is the society’s sensitivity to so-called psychic trauma (which is what we are told the child witness in such a situation suffers) and the society’s assessment of where the proper balance ought to be struck between the two extremes of a procedure that assures convicting 100 percent of all child abusers, and a procedure that assures acquitting 100 percent of those who have been falsely accused of child abuse. I have no doubt that the society is, as a whole, happy and pleased with what my Court decided. But we should not pretend that the decision did not eliminate a liberty that previously existed.
My last remarks may have created the false impression that proponents of The Living Constitution follow the desires of the American people in determining how the Constitution should evolve. They follow nothing so precise; indeed, as a group they follow nothing at all. Perhaps the most glaring defect of Living Constitutionalism, next to its incompatibility with the whole antievolutionary purpose of a constitution, is that there is no agreement, and no chance of agreement, upon what is to be the guiding principle of the evolution. Panta rei is not a sufficiently informative principle of constitutional interpretation. What is it that the judge must consult to determine when, and in what direction, evolution has occurred? Is it the will of the majority, discerned from newspapers, radio talk shows, public opinion polls, and chats at the country club? Is it the philosophy of Hume, or of John Rawls, or of John Stuart Mill, or of Aristotle? As soon as the discussion goes beyond the issue of whether the Constitution is static, the evolutionists divide into as many camps as there are individual views of the good, the true, and the beautiful. I think that is inevitably so, which means that evolutionism is simply not a practicable constitutional philosophy.
I do not suggest, mind you, that originalists always agree upon their answer. There is plenty of room for disagreement as to what original meaning was, and even more as to how that original meaning applies to the situation before the court. But the originalist at least knows what he is looking for: the original meaning of the text. Often, indeed I dare say usually, that is easy to discern and simple to apply. Sometimes (though not very often) there will be disagreement regarding the original meaning; and sometimes there will be disagreement as to how that original meaning applies to new and unforeseen phenomena. How, for example, does the First Amendment guarantee of “the freedom of speech” apply to new technologies that did not exist when the guarantee was created - to sound trucks, or to government-licensed over-the-air television? In such new fields the Court must follow the trajectory of the First Amendment, so to speak, to determine what it requires - and assuredly that enterprise is not entirely cut-and-dried, but requires the exercise of judgment.
But the difficulties and uncertainties of determining original meaning and applying it to modern circumstances are negligible compared with the difficulties and uncertainties of the philosophy which says that the Constitution changes; that the very act which it once prohibited it now permits, and which it once permitted it now forbids; and that the key to that change is unknown and unknowable. The originalist, if he does not have all the answers, has many of them. The Confrontation Clause, for example, requires confrontation. For the evolutionist, however, every question is an open question, every day a new day. No fewer than three of the Justices with whom I have served have maintained that the death penalty is unconstitutional, even though its use is explicitly contemplated in the Constitution. The Due Process Clause of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments says that no person shall be deprived of life without due process of law; and the Grand Jury Clause of the Fifth Amendment says that no person shall be held to answer for a capital crime without grand jury indictment. No matter. Under The Living Constitution the death penalty may have become unconstitutional. And it is up to each Justice to decide for himself (under no standard I can discern) when that occurs.
In the last analysis, however, it probably does not matter what principle, among the innumerable possibilities, the evolutionist proposes to determine in what direction The Living Constitution will grow. For unless the evolutionary dogma is kept a closely held secret among us judges and law professors, it will lead to the result that the Constitution evolves the way the majority wishes. The people will be willing to leave interpretation of the Constitution to a committee of nine lawyers so long as the people believe that it is (like the interpretation of a statute) lawyers’ work - requiring a close examination of text, history of the text, traditional understanding of the text, judicial precedent, etc. But if the people come to believe that the Constitution is not a text like other texs; if it means, not what it says or what it was understood to mean, but what it should mean, in light of the “evolving standards of decency that mark the progress of a maturing society,” well then, they will look for qualifications other than impartiality, judgment, and lawyerly acumen in those whom they select to interpret it. More specifically, they will look for people who agree with them as to what those evolving standards have evolved to; who agree with them as to what the Constitution ought to be.
It seems to me that that is where we are heading, or perhaps even where we have arrived. Seventy-five years ago, we believed firmly enough in a rock-solid, unchanging Constitution that we felt it necessary to adopt the Nineteenth Amendment to give women the vote. The battle was not fought in the courts, and few thought that it could be, despite the constitutional guarantee of Equal Protection of the Laws; that provision did not, when it was adopted, and hence did not in 1920, guarantee equal access to the ballot, but permitted distinctions on the basis not only of age, but of property and of sex. Who can doubt that, if the issue had been deferred until today, the Constitution would be (formally) unamended, and the courts would be the chosen instrumentality of change? The American people have been converted to belief in The Living Constitution, a “morphing” document that means, from age to age, what it ought to mean. And with that conversion has inevitably come the new phenomenon of selecting and confirming federal judges, at all levels, on the basis of their views regarding a whole series of proposals for constitutional evolution. If the courts are free to write the Constitution anew, they will, by God, write it the way the majority wants; the appointment and confirmation process will see to that. This, of course, is the end of the Bill of Rights, whose meaning will be committed to the very body it was meant to protect against: the majority. By trying to make the Constitution do everything that needs doing from age to age, we shall have caused it to do nothing at all.
As I said at the outset of these lectures, the interpretation and application of democratically adopted texts comprises virtually all the work of federal judges, and the vast majority of the work of state judges, in New Jersey and elsewhere. I have tried to explain why, in my view, we common lawyers come to the bench ill prepared for that task - indeed, even ill disposed towards that task. I have discussed a few principles of statutory interpretation that seem to me the most basic or the most currently in need of emphasis. That part was principally of interest to the lawyers among you. And finally, I have discussed the major issue of textual interpretation posed by that peculiar type of text known as a constitution. These last remarks were not distinctively lawyers’ or judges’ business, but the business of every intelligent citizen; for as I have explained, if the people misunderstand the nature of the Constitution, and the role of the courts in its enforcement, the enterprise cannot succeed.
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L E T S G O, Let’s Go… To Competition!
Jenny Cubas, Front Page/ News Editor
With all of their years committed to BCCHS, the Birmingham Cheerleading Squad are now going to competition. “I expect competition to be challenging, and I anticipate the cheerleaders to be hardworking and spirited”, said Michelle Covarrubias (one of the varsity captains). The team is planning to attend four to eight competitions throughout the year. The cheer squad has been practicing roughly about 2 ½ to 3 hrs daily but, going into competition, they will be practicing up to four hours a day for six days a week. They will be entering in two separate divisions, one for junior varsity and the other for varsity. The reasons why the team hasn’t previously entered competitions are because they didn’t have the appropriate competitive coaching and the team was accommodating prior changes.
The mentors getting the cheerleaders ready for competition include: Ms. Vega (sponsor), Ms. Van Daalen (advisor), and Coach Lee (competition coach). These women are the foundation of the team, and they help train, fundraise, and support the cheerleaders. The costs of the competitions will be extensive but YPI will be providing transportation and Coach Lee’s company will be sponsoring the cheerleaders throughout competition season (as well as fundraisers), and the only costs they will be paying for is for the Six Flags competition (which is $55 per cheerleader). In going to competitions, the team is very strict, and the cheerleaders are expected to have a GPA of 2.5 or higher or they won’t be able to compete. The teachers/coaches have these rules because, after safety, their first priority is education, and if the girls do struggle, they are encouraged to attend tutoring.
The head cheerleader of the squad is Leia Minzt and the two other varsity captains are Michelle Covarrubias and Mariam Alikyan. During Leia’s interview, she said that during competition she will become more strict and instead of being her teammates’ friend, she is going to be their captain. She looks forward to competition being a new experience, having a good feeling when winning, and expects the cheerleaders to take it seriously and give it 100% to hit every move and to do their best. Since competition has such high standards, the varsity captains intend to become more authoritative and expect the cheerleaders to bond as a team in this new experience they are about to embark upon.
Some cheerleaders are both excited and nervous to enter to competition because some have competed before, but not as a BCCHS team. There are many differences between cheering at sports games and at competitions. “There is a different crowd but you still have to give it your best,” said Israel Altamirano. “The sports games are for the crowd and the competition is for the team and school,” added Jennifer Rivas. “Competition will be more strict, in sports games we cheer for people and in competition we cheer against them.”
The expectations for competition are high and the squad anticipates it to be challenging. In the end, they hope this experience will bring them closer together as a team, push them past their limits, and give the school a better reputation.
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A Markov chain or its transition … Thus, having sta-tionary transition probabilitiesimplies that the transition probabilities do not change 16.2 MARKOV CHAINS So, in the matrix, the cells do the same job that the arrows do in the diagram. Markov Chain Diagram. 1. Beyond the matrix specification of the transition probabilities, it may also be helpful to visualize a Markov chain process using a transition diagram. A simple, two-state Markov chain is shown below. In this two state diagram, the probability of transitioning from any state to any other state is 0.5. A Markov transition … Theorem 11.1 Let P be the transition matrix of a Markov chain. b De nition 5.16. For example, each state might correspond to the number of packets in a buffer whose size grows by one or decreases by one at each time step. Show that every transition matrix on a nite state space has at least one closed communicating class. If the Markov chain reaches the state in a weight that is closest to the bar, then specify a high probability of transitioning to the bar. Instead they use a "transition matrix" to tally the transition probabilities. &\quad=\frac{1}{3} \cdot \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{2}{3}\\ 4.2 Markov Chains at Equilibrium Assume a Markov chain in which the transition probabilities are not a function of time t or n,for the continuous-time or discrete-time cases, … &\quad=\frac{1}{3} \cdot\ p_{12} \cdot p_{23} \\ Let A= 19/20 1/10 1/10 1/20 0 0 09/10 9/10 (6.20) be the transition matrix of a Markov chain. If we're at 'B' we could transition to 'A' or stay at 'B'. Formally, a Markov chain is a probabilistic automaton. Instead they use a "transition matrix" to tally the transition probabilities. Finally, if the process is in state 3, it remains in state 3 with probability 2/3, and moves to state 1 with probability 1/3. This means the number of cells grows quadratically as we add states to our Markov chain. The order of a Markov chain is how far back in the history the transition probability distribution is allowed to depend on. There is a Markov Chain (the first level), and each state generates random ‘emissions.’ A Markov chain is a stochastic model describing a sequence of possible events in which the probability of each event depends only on the state attained in the previous event. Current State X Transition Matrix = Final State. and transitions to state 3 with probability 1/2. Figure 1: A transition diagram for the two-state Markov chain of the simple molecular switch example. One use of Markov chains is to include real-world phenomena in computer simulations. You can also access a fullscreen version at setosa.io/markov. The processes can be written as {X 0,X 1,X 2,...}, where X t is the state at timet. )>, on statespace S = {A,B,C} whose transition rates are shown in the following diagram: 1 1 1 (A B 2 (a) Write down the Q-matrix for X. In the real data, if it's sunny (S) one day, then the next day is also much more likely to be sunny. On the transition diagram, X t corresponds to which box we are in at stept. A state i is absorbing if f ig is a closed class. This is how the Markov chain is represented on the system. 122 6. So your transition matrix will be 4x4, like so: while the corresponding state transition diagram is shown in Fig. 1. I have following dataframe with there states: angry, calm, and tired. Exercise 5.15. A large part of working with discrete time Markov chains involves manipulating the matrix of transition probabilities associated with the chain. ; For i ≠ j, the elements q ij are non-negative and describe the rate of the process transitions from state i to state j. We simulate a Markov chain on the finite space 0,1,...,N. Each state represents a population size. Chapter 8: Markov Chains A.A.Markov 1856-1922 8.1 Introduction So far, we have examined several stochastic processes using transition diagrams and First-Step Analysis. If the state space adds one state, we add one row and one column, adding one cell to every existing column and row. In the hands of metereologists, ecologists, computer scientists, financial engineers and other people who need to model big phenomena, Markov chains can get to be quite large and powerful. For the above given example its Markov chain diagram will be: Transition Matrix. Consider the Markov chain representing a simple discrete-time birth–death process whose state transition diagram is shown in Fig. You da real mvps! (c) Find the long-term probability distribution for the state of the Markov chain… The transition diagram of a Markov chain X is a single weighted directed graph, where each vertex represents a state of the Markov chain and there is a directed edge from vertex j to vertex i if the transition probability p ij >0; this edge has the weight/probability of p ij. Markov Chains 1. P(A|A): {{ transitionMatrix[0][0] | number:2 }}, P(B|A): {{ transitionMatrix[0][1] | number:2 }}, P(A|B): {{ transitionMatrix[1][0] | number:2 }}, P(B|B): {{ transitionMatrix[1][1] | number:2 }}. This simple calculation is called Markov chain. Markov chain can be demonstrated by Markov chains diagrams or transition matrix. P(X_0=1,X_1=2) &=P(X_0=1) P(X_1=2|X_0=1)\\ If we know $P(X_0=1)=\frac{1}{3}$, find $P(X_0=1,X_1=2,X_2=3)$. Is this chain irreducible? From a state diagram a transitional probability matrix can be formed (or Infinitesimal generator if it were a Continuous Markov chain). In addition, on top of the state space, a Markov chain tells you the probabilitiy of hopping, or "transitioning," from one state to any other state---e.g., the chance that a baby currently playing will fall asleep in the next five minutes without crying first. A continuous-time Markov chain (X t) t ≥ 0 is defined by:a finite or countable state space S;; a transition rate matrix Q with dimensions equal to that of S; and; an initial state such that =, or a probability distribution for this first state. \end{align*}, We can write The colors occur because some of the states (1 and 2) are transient and some are absorbing (in this case, state 4). De nition 4. A Markov chain (MC) is a state machine that has a discrete number of states, q 1, q 2, . The concept behind the Markov chain method is that given a system of states with transitions between them, the analysis will give the probability of being in a particular state at a particular time. A countably infinite sequence, in which the chain moves state at discrete time steps, gives a discrete-time Markov chain (DTMC). There also has to be the same number of rows as columns. A probability distribution is the probability that given a start state, the chain will end in each of the states after a given number of steps. Is the stationary distribution a limiting distribution for the chain? A class in a Markov chain is a set of states that are all reacheable from each other. The second sequence seems to jump around, while the first one (the real data) seems to have a "stickyness". 1 Definitions, basic properties, the transition matrix Markov chains were introduced in 1906 by Andrei Andreyevich Markov (1856–1922) and were named in his honor. Markov Chain can be applied in speech recognition, statistical mechanics, queueing theory, economics, etc. [2] (b) Find the equilibrium distribution of X. If some of the states are considered to be unavailable states for the system, then availability/reliability analysis can be performed for the system as a w… A probability distribution is the probability that given a start state, the chain will end in each of the states after a given number of steps. 0 1 Sunny 0 Rainy 1 p 1"p q 1"q # $ % & ' (Weather Example: Estimation from Data • Estimate transition probabilities from data Weather data for 1 month … State Transition Diagram: A Markov chain is usually shown by a state transition diagram. Let X n denote Mark’s mood on the nth day, then {X n, n = 0, 1, 2, …} is a three-state Markov chain. By definition In this example we will be creating a diagram of a three-state Markov chain where all states are connected. remains in state 3 with probability 2/3, and moves to state 1 with probability 1/3. $$P(X_3=1|X_2=1)=p_{11}=\frac{1}{4}.$$, We can write Thus, when we sum over all the possible values of $k$, we should get one. Consider the continuous time Markov chain X = (X. A visualization of the weather example The Model. • Consider the Markov chain • Draw its state transition diagram Markov Chains - 3 State Classification Example 1 !!!! " The dataframe below provides individual cases of transition of one state into another. Definition. From a state diagram a transitional probability matrix can be formed (or Infinitesimal generator if it were a Continuous Markov chain). MARKOV CHAINS Exercises 6.2.1. Solution • The transition diagram in Fig. • Consider the Markov chain • Draw its state transition diagram Markov Chains - 3 State Classification Example 1 !!!! " Any transition matrix P of an irreducible Markov chain has a unique distribution stasfying ˇ= ˇP: Periodicity: Figure 10: The state diagram of a periodic Markov chain This chain is irreducible but that is not su cient to prove … We can minic this "stickyness" with a two-state Markov chain. 4.1. Definition: The state space of a Markov chain, S, is the set of values that each Example: Markov Chain ! If we know $P(X_0=1)=\frac{1}{3}$, find $P(X_0=1,X_1=2)$. &=\frac{1}{3} \cdot \frac{1}{2}= \frac{1}{6}. If the Markov chain has N possible states, the matrix will be an N x N matrix, such that entry (I, J) is the probability of transitioning from state I to state J. Additionally, the transition matrix must be a stochastic matrix, a matrix whose entries in each row must add up to exactly 1. In general, if a Markov chain has rstates, then p(2) ij = Xr k=1 p ikp kj: The following general theorem is easy to prove by using the above observation and induction. Description Sometimes we are interested in how a random variable changes over time. Now we have a Markov chain described by a state transition diagram and a transition matrix P. The real gem of this Markov model is the transition matrix P. The reason for this is that the matrix itself predicts the next time step. Every state in the state space is included once as a row and again as a column, and each cell in the matrix tells you the probability of transitioning from its row's state to its column's state. The state space diagram for this chain is as below. For example, if you made a Markov chain model of a baby's behavior, you might include "playing," "eating", "sleeping," and "crying" as states, which together with other behaviors could form a 'state space': a list of all possible states. Periodic: When we can say that we can return If it is larger than 1, the system has a little higher probability to be in state " . Is this chain irreducible? Consider the Markov chain shown in Figure 11.20. The nodes in the graph are the states, and the edges indicate the state transition … So a continuous-time Markov chain is a process that moves from state to state in accordance with a discrete-space Markov chain… Here's a few to work from as an example: ex1, ex2, ex3 or generate one randomly. The x vector will contain the population size at each time step. Figure 11.20 - A state transition diagram. This is how the Markov chain is represented on the system. I have the following code that draws a transition probability graph using the package heemod (for the matrix) and the package diagram (for drawing). Above, we've included a Markov chain "playground", where you can make your own Markov chains by messing around with a transition matrix. [2] (c) Using resolvents, find Pc(X(t) = A) for t > 0. Consider the Markov chain shown in Figure 11.20. States 0 and 1 are accessible from state 0 • Which states are accessible from state … We set the initial state to x0=25 (that is, there are 25 individuals in the population at init… . Figure 11.20 - A state transition diagram. With this we have the following characterization of a continuous-time Markov chain: the amount of time spent in state i is an exponential distribution with mean v i.. when the process leaves state i it next enters state j with some probability, say P ij.. The state-transition diagram of a Markov chain, portrayed in the following figure (a) represents a Markov chain as a directed graph where the states are embodied by the nodes or vertices of the graph; the transition between states is represented by a directed line, an edge, from the initial to the final state, The transition … Give the state-transition probability matrix. \begin{align*} # $ $ $ $ % & = 0000.80.2 000.50.40.1 000.30.70 0.50.5000 0.40.6000 P • Which states are accessible from state 0? They arise broadly in statistical specially Thanks to all of you who support me on Patreon. The order of a Markov chain is how far back in the history the transition probability distribution is allowed to depend on. 0.5 0.2 0.3 P= 0.0 0.1 0.9 0.0 0.0 1.0 In order to study the nature of the states of a Markov chain, a state transition diagram of the Markov chain is drawn. We may see the state i after 1,2,3,4,5.. etc number of transition. A Markov chain or its transition matrix P is called irreducible if its state space S forms a single communicating … Hence the transition probability matrix of the two-state Markov chain is, P = P 00 P 01 P 10 P 11 = 1 1 Notice that the sum of the rst row of the transition probability matrix is + (1 ) or State 2 is an absorbing state, therefore it is recurrent and it forms a second class C 2 = f2g. Of course, real modelers don't always draw out Markov chain diagrams. banded. Question: Consider The Markov Chain With Three States S={1,2,3), That Has The State Transition Diagram Is 3 Find The State Transition Matrix For This Chain This problem has been solved! Markov chains can be represented by a state diagram , a type of directed graph. , q n, and the transitions between states are nondeterministic, i.e., there is a probability of transiting from a state q i to another state q j: P(S t = q j | S t −1 = q i). We consider a population that cannot comprise more than N=100 individuals, and define the birth and death rates:3. 151 8.2 Definitions The Markov chain is the process X 0,X 1,X 2,.... Definition: The state of a Markov chain at time t is the value ofX t. For example, if X t = 6, we say the process is in state6 at timet. For an irreducible markov chain, Aperiodic: When starting from some state i, we don't know when we will return to the same state i after some transition. . Chapter 3 FINITE-STATE MARKOV CHAINS 3.1 Introduction The counting processes {N(t); t > 0} described in Section 2.1.1 have the property that N(t) changes at discrete instants of time, but is defined for all real t > 0. b De nition 5.16. For more explanations, visit the Explained Visually project homepage. Specify random transition probabilities between states within each weight. &\quad=P(X_0=1) P(X_1=2|X_0=1) P(X_2=3|X_1=2, X_0=1)\\ A continuous-time process is called a continuous-time Markov chain … The rows of the transition matrix must total to 1. As we can see clearly see that Pepsi, although has a higher market share now, will have a lower market share after one month. When the Markov chain is in state "R", it has a 0.9 probability of staying put and a 0.1 chance of leaving for the "S" state. Consider a Markov chain with three possible states $1$, $2$, and $3$ and the following transition … If the transition matrix does not change with time, we can predict the market share at any future time point. &\quad=P(X_0=1) P(X_1=2|X_0=1)P(X_2=3|X_1=2) \quad (\textrm{by Markov property}) \\ Lemma 2. They are widely employed in economics, game theory, communication theory, genetics and finance. $$P(X_4=3|X_3=2)=p_{23}=\frac{2}{3}.$$, By definition Let X n denote Mark’s mood on the n th day, then { X n , n = 0 , 1 , 2 , … } is a three-state Markov chain. The resulting state transition matrix P is which graphs a fourth order Markov chain with the specified transition matrix and initial state 3. States 0 and 1 are accessible from state 0 • Which states are accessible from state 3? $1 per month helps!! A Markov model is represented by a State Transition Diagram. Transient solution. Drawing State Transition Diagrams in Python July 8, 2020 Comments Off Python Visualization I couldn’t find a library to draw simple state transition diagrams for Markov Chains in Python – and had a couple of days off – so I made my own. To build this model, we start out with the following pattern of rainy (R) and sunny (S) days: One way to simulate this weather would be to just say "Half of the days are rainy. We will arrange the nodes in an equilateral triangle. They do not change over times. Markov chains, named after Andrey Markov, are mathematical systems that hop from one "state" (a situation or set of values) to another. Example: Markov Chain For the State Transition Diagram of the Markov Chain, each transition is simply marked with the transition probability p 11 0 1 2 p 01 p 12 p 00 p 10 p 21 p 22 p 20 p 1 p p 0 00 01 02 p 10 1 p 11 1 1 p 12 1 2 2 p 20 1 2 p Is this chain aperiodic? For a first-order Markov chain, the probability distribution of the next state can only depend on the current state. Determine if the Markov chain has a unique steady-state distribution or not. Is this chain aperiodic? Example: Markov Chain For the State Transition Diagram of the Markov Chain, each transition is simply marked with the transition probability p 11 0 1 2 p 01 p 12 p 00 p 10 p 21 p 22 p 20 p 1 p p 0 00 01 02 p 10 1 p 11 1 1 p 12 1 2 2 p 20 1 2 p P² gives us the probability of two time steps in the future. These methods are: solving a system of linear equations, using a transition matrix, and using a characteristic equation. Markov Chains - 1 Markov Chains (Part 5) Estimating Probabilities and Absorbing States ... • State Transition Diagram • Probability Transition Matrix Sun 0 Rain 1 p 1-q 1-p q ! Chapter 17 Markov Chains 2. Suppose the following matrix is the transition probability matrix associated with a Markov chain. # $ $ $ $ % & = 0000.80.2 000.50.40.1 000.30.70 0.50.5000 0.40.6000 P • Which states are accessible from state 0? A transition diagram for this example is shown in Fig.1. t i} for a Markov chain are called (one-step) transition probabilities.If, for each i and j, P{X t 1 j X t i} P{X 1 j X 0 i}, for all t 1, 2, . c. &P(X_0=1,X_1=2,X_2=3) \\ For example, the algorithm Google uses to determine the order of search results, called PageRank, is a type of Markov chain. Consider the continuous time Markov chain X = (X. Every state in the state space is included once as a row and again as a column, and each cell in the matrix tells you the probability of transitioning from its row's state to its column's state. = 0.5 and " = 0.7, then, The transition matrix text will turn red if the provided matrix isn't a valid transition matrix. Example 2: Bull-Bear-Stagnant Markov Chain. We can write a probability mass function dependent on t to describe the probability that the M/M/1 queue is in a particular state at a given time. Suppose that ! It’s best to think about Hidden Markov Models (HMM) as processes with two ‘levels’. From the state diagram we observe that states 0 and 1 communicate and form the first class C 1 = f0;1g, whose states are recurrent. Theorem 11.1 Let P be the transition matrix of a Markov chain. For a first-order Markov chain, the probability distribution of the next state can only depend on the current state. The ijth en-try p(n) ij of the matrix P n gives the probability that the Markov chain, starting in state s i, … This next block of code reproduces the 5-state Drunkward’s walk example from section 11.2 which presents the fundamentals of absorbing Markov chains. If the Markov chain reaches the state in a weight that is closest to the bar, then specify a high probability of transitioning to the bar. b. 1 has a cycle 232 of to reach an absorbing state in a Markov chain. Keywords: probability, expected value, absorbing Markov chains, transition matrix, state diagram 1 Expected Value Likewise, "S" state has 0.9 probability of staying put and a 0.1 chance of transitioning to the "R" state. Find the stationary distribution for this chain. 14.1.2 Markov Model In the state-transition diagram, we actually make the following assumptions: Transition probabilities are stationary. Below is the State-Transition Matrix and Network The events associated with a Markov chain can be described by the m m matrix: P = (pij). Specify random transition probabilities between states within each weight. Show that every transition matrix on a nite state space has at least one closed communicating class. Markov Chains - 8 Absorbing States • If p kk=1 (that is, once the chain visits state k, it remains there forever), then we may want to know: the probability of absorption, denoted f ik • These probabilities are important because they provide If we're at 'A' we could transition to 'B' or stay at 'A'. [2] (b) Find the equilibrium distribution of X. &= \frac{1}{3} \cdot\ p_{12} \\ \begin{align*} In Continuous time Markov Process, the time is perturbed by exponentially distributed holding times in each state while the succession of states visited still follows a discrete time Markov chain… , then the (one-step) transition probabilities are said to be stationary. You can customize the appearance of the graph by looking at the help file for Graph. Find the stationary distribution for this chain. In terms of transition diagrams, a state i has a period d if every edge sequence from i to i has the length, which is a multiple of d. Example 6 For each of the states 2 and 4 of the Markov chain in Example 1 find its period and determine whether the state is periodic. The probability distribution of state transitions is typically represented as the Markov chain’s transition matrix.If the Markov chain has N possible states, the matrix will be an N x N matrix, such that entry (I, J) is the probability of transitioning from state I to state J. Continuous time Markov Chains are used to represent population growth, epidemics, queueing models, reliability of mechanical systems, etc. What Is A State Transition Diagram? The igraph package can also be used to Markov chain diagrams, but I prefer the “drawn on a chalkboard” look of plotmat. Let's import NumPy and matplotlib:2. Of course, real modelers don't always draw out Markov chain diagrams. the sum of the probabilities that a state will transfer to state " does not have to be 1. )>, on statespace S = {A,B,C} whose transition rates are shown in the following diagram: 1 1 1 (A B 2 (a) Write down the Q-matrix for X. \end{align*}. . &\quad= \frac{1}{9}. Before we close the final chapter, let’s discuss an extension of the Markov Chains that begins to transition from Probability to Inferential Statistics. The state of the system at equilibrium or steady state can then be used to obtain performance parameters such as throughput, delay, loss probability, etc. Don't forget to Like & Subscribe - It helps me to produce more content :) How to draw the State Transition Diagram of a Transitional Probability Matrix This rule would generate the following sequence in simulation: Did you notice how the above sequence doesn't look quite like the original? This first section of code replicates the Oz transition probability matrix from section 11.1 and uses the plotmat() function from the diagram package to illustrate it. … Draw the state-transition diagram of the process. [2] (c) Using resolvents, find Pc(X(t) = A) for t > 0. 1. It consists of all possible states in state space and paths between these states describing all of the possible transitions of states. Below is the transition diagram for the 3×3 transition matrix given above. (a) Draw the transition diagram that corresponds to this transition matrix. Specify uniform transitions between states … So your transition matrix will be 4x4, like so: See the answer The Markov model is analysed in order to determine such measures as the probability of being in a given state at a given point in time, the amount of time a system is expected to spend in a given state, as well as the expected number of transitions between states: for instance representing the number of failures and … Is the stationary distribution a limiting distribution for the chain? With two states (A and B) in our state space, there are 4 possible transitions (not 2, because a state can transition back into itself). A certain three-state Markov chain has a transition probability matrix given by P = [ 0.4 0.5 0.1 0.05 0.7 0.25 0.05 0.5 0.45 ] . :) https://www.patreon.com/patrickjmt !! Specify uniform transitions between states in the bar. a. That is, the rows of any state transition matrix must sum to one. Find an example of a transition matrix with no closed communicating classes. The Markov chains to be discussed in this chapter are stochastic processes defined only at integer values of time, n = … 0 Therefore, every day in our simulation will have a fifty percent chance of rain." 2 (right). Let state 1 denote the cheerful state, state 2 denote the so-so state, and state 3 denote the glum state. Markov Chains have prolific usage in mathematics. The diagram shows the transitions among the different states in a Markov Chain. Let state 1 denote the cheerful state, state 2 denote the so-so state, and state 3 denote the glum state. In the previous example, the rainy node was positioned using right=of s. For example, we might want to check how frequently a new dam will overflow, which depends on the number of rainy days in a row. . 0.6 0.3 0.1 P 0.8 0.2 0 For computer repair example, we have: 1 0 0 State-Transition Network (0.6) • Node for each state • Arc from node i to node j if pij > 0. In general, if a Markov chain has rstates, then p(2) ij = Xr k=1 p ikp kj: The following general theorem is easy to prove by using the above observation and induction. Find an example of a transition matrix with no closed communicating classes. Thus, a transition matrix comes in handy pretty quickly, unless you want to draw a jungle gym Markov chain diagram. For the State Transition Diagram of the Markov Chain, each transition is simply marked with the transition probability 0 1 2 p 01 p 11 p 12 p 00 p 10 p 21 p 20 p 22 . Example: Markov Chain ! 1 2 3 ♦ Exercise 5.15. (b) Show that this Markov chain is regular. Beyond the matrix specification of the transition probabilities, it may also be helpful to visualize a Markov chain process using a transition diagram.
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Penn Monthly, Volume 12
geredigeerd door Robert Ellis Thompson, William Wilberforce Newton, Otis H. Kendall
forbids the adoration of images, abounds in good precepts, and, judged by its influence, is certainly a great work.
To the Mahomedan schools of the Middle Ages, especially those of Spain, at Cordova, Seville, and elsewhere, are we indebted for the revival of learning in Europe, which during the ages immediately succeeding the introduction of Christianity, had sunk into a semi-barbarism, so barbarous that they are now termed the “ dark ages.” In these Mahomedan schools chemistry and medicine assumed the rank of sciences; arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and astronomy were taught, the latter mixed with astrology. Poetry, music, and the arts also received a due share of attention. This Moslem culture grows out of the religious and intellectual movement among the Arab tribes on the hot shore of the Red Sea. It has extended Northward to Kasan and Samarcand, as well as Southward into India and Africa ; and the Arab prophet is regarded as the first of men and of teachers by millions wro were born and died under a climate less “enervating” and “exhausting " than that of Mecca.
VIII. The Bible originated in Palestine, and there Christ was born. This last and supreme instance of the intellectual and moral obligation of the colder to the warmer lands, is one which will come home to every one. The figures and imagery of our most sacred book remind us of its all but tropical origin. “As rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land,” is its symbol of refreshment and comfort; while the imagery drawn from the colder North, and its contrast of the bleak winter out of doors with fireside warmth, are altogether wanting in the Bible, although found in Horace and other classic poets.
The Bible is a book which has more readers and influence than any other in Europe or America. The Psalms of David, the books of Job, Isaiah, and others, have received the encomiums of the most talented men of modern times, including both Christians and infidels. The Bible has given a tone and inspiration to the best literature of Christendon, of which we have prominent examples in the two greatest epic poems of modern times; those of Tasso and Milton. We owe all Christian types of architecture to the religion of the Bible, also, the painting and sculpture to elucidate its subjects, and adorn its churches and cathedrals, the sacred music, vocal and instrumental, at church and at home, the books about the Bible, the sermons preached, the schools and universities founded by Christians,—all to this influence from the South country.
The other religions of the world have had a similar effect upon the literature and civilization of their various countries, causing their wonderful architecture, sculpture, paintings, and works in poetry and prose.
Thus we see that the best and most civilized religions of the world, as now prevailing in most enlightened and civilized nations, comprising by far the largest portion of the world's people, originated in warm climates, tropical and semi-tropical. To these religions we are indebted for a large part, it not the largest part, of the literature of the world, and its best literature, which is thus the product of warm climates.
IX. In North and South America the superiority of the civilization of their native populations within the tropics, over that of the cold temperate climes of the same hemisphere, is also well known. Peru and Mexico at the time of the discovery of America by Columbus were the seats of powerful and civilized empires. The city of Mexico had its gardens, fountains, palaces and temples. Montezuma had his fish-pools, zoological and botanical gardens, when these last were unknown in Europe. Common schools and institutions of learning were there, also an academy of science and art, and the city was adorned with statues and paintings. In astronomy they knew the movements of the planets and divided the year into months and seasons, as is shown by their calendar-stone, which was dug up in the public square of the city of Mexico. The pyramid of Cholula covers about 44 acres of ground, four times as much as the largest pyramid in Egypt. Peru was about equal to Mexico in its civilization.
X. I have now given a cursory view of the religions and civilization of the principal tropical and semi-tropical nations, and have only to give a mere glance of the Northern and temperate regions of Europe, where the Teutonic and Scandinavian religion prevailed during many centuries. Odin was their god of war, and war was their chief and most honorable occupation, and in this they were often more than a match for the more civilized nations of the South ; often conquering the Roman armies, and finally the Roman Empire in Europe. To die in battle, fighting bravely was a sure passport to Heaven, where, in the halls of Odin, they drank beer and feasted on swine's fesh. Their religion gave rise to their literature as shown in their Eddas and Sagas, and other writings in poetry and prose, all of which dwell mostly on blood shed in the chase, in single combat of man with man, or in battles fought with their enemies.
As has been said, they also were Aryans who came into Europe, North of the Caspian Sea, while their brethren of the same great family went Southward, and were progenitors of the people of Persia, India, Greece and Rome. Here is a great experiment, which it took very many ages to make; which proves unmistakably the superiority of warm climates for mental development and progress in civilization, as seen in the works of Persia, India Greece and Rome, compared with the people of Northern Europe. They were all Aryans, and what but climate has made the difference ?
It may be said that the Southern Aryans had the advantage in being near the more cívilized Semitic peoples of Babylon, Nineveh, Phænicia, and also of Egypt. But the Northern Aryans of Europe were, during many ages, neighbors to the civilization of Greece and Rome, which they often saw during their wars, and from which they profited little. On the contrary, they caused the dark ages to overspread the larger portion of Europe for many centuries, during which, much of the ancient of Greece, Rome, and other countries was destroyed. Until the art of printing was discovered, in the Fifteenth Century, there was very little knowledge among the people of the greater part of Europe, and that little was mostly with the priests. Written books were expensive ; besides, they were mostly on controversial matters pertaining to religion, and in the Latin language. But the translation of the Bible and the multiplicity and cheapness of printed works, mostly in the common languages of the country, gave a new impetus to civilization by bringing to the North the civilizing influences of the South.
Most of the famous writers of Europe, past and present, were, and are, classical scholars, and have been, as it were, inspired by the works of Greece, Rome, and other semi-tropical or tropical nations. Bunyan, whose Pilgrims' Progress has more readers in the English language than any other book, except the Bible, could not and would not have made his book without the Bible, which is a semi-tropical work. Milton spent years in Italy studying the works of Dante, Tasso, and other Italian authors, and also the more ancient ones of Greece and Rome. Byron wrote the best of his poetry in Italy and Greece. Camoens, the national poet of the Portuguese, wrote his great epic, the Lusiad, in a rocky grotto, near Macao, in the Moluccas of the tropics. Friedrich Schlegel says, “ the Lusiad of Camoens far surpasses Ariosto in richness of color and luxuriance of fancy;" and Humboldt, that “ Camoens abounds in inimitable descriptions of the never-ceasing connection between the air and sea.”
Even now students in music, painting, and sculpture resort to Italy to become more perfect in their studies.
A few words in regard to our own land. From what has been said we learn that whatever superiority the Northern States may have over the Southern in literature and science and the arts, the cause is certainly not race or climate, for we are all of one race, and our climate is more favorable than theirs for mental improvement.
In law and politics we have always been their equals, if not their superiors. Before the late civil war, it was often said at the North that Southern statesmen at Washington were superior to. those of the North ; that, although in the minority, they shaped the legislation of the country. Be this as it may, since the war, Gordon and Hill of Georgia, and Lamar of Mississippi in the Senate, are at least equal in debate to the most talented Senators of the Northern States. Law and politics had always been a favorite study with Southern young men, and the prominence given to this study may explain in part the deficiency in literature and science prevailing at the South. Here it was a prevailing opinion that white men could not do field work; that such work must be done by the negro; but the experience of the last few years proves that white men can do field work. It has also been a prevailing opinion, and still is, that our climate is unfavorable for mental study-hence, with few exceptions, there has not been the mental study requisite to make poets, philosophers, etc. The experience of the next few years will also prove the fallacy of such an opinion.
The Southern cotton states, with their productive soil and fine scenery, as shown in the Western Carolinas, the Northern parts of Georgia and Alabama, and also in Western and Northwestern
Texas, offer a rich field for the poet, the artist, and lover of the grand and beautiful. It is a land fit for making the most beautiful, pleasant, and desirable homes in the world.
A knowledge of these things is of practical value to us. It gives confidence in our climate and home resources. It should stimulate us to make universities, colleges and schools equal to the best of any country; that our children of both sexes may have just as good advantages for study and learning at home as abroad. In short, those will reap a rich reward who are willing to undergo the exertion necessary in the pursuit of everything which has a tendency to improve their minds.
S. B. BUCKLEY, Ph. D. AUSTIN, TEXAS.
A PLEA FOR A STRONG NAVY. W H ILE our two great political parties are fighting over again
W in Congress or in their campaigns the battles of the rebellion, while they are disputing whether our insignisicant army should not be made more insignificant, the weakness of our navy is inviting insult to our flag upon the seas. It is possible for European iron-clads of even the second rate to enter our harbors uninjured in spite of our ships of war or of any guns mounted in our forts, to hold our chief cities at the mercies of their armaments, and to extort from our merchants tribute enough to build three navies. We are not even secure from invasion by foreign troops. The fleets of England alone could escort across the Atlantic all the armies of Europe, and the battle field between ourselves and foreign invaders, which should be the wide barrier of the sea, would thus become our own shores. Suppose some foreign power should attempt an invasion with a well-trained army of two hundred thousand men under the convoy of a powerful fleet. If we had an effective navy, such an expedition could never cross the ocean. But with our present fleet, our only defence would be the liability to a disastrous storm, and if no such accident should intervene, the expedition could without doubt choose its own landing place. And what would probably be the result? It is by no means sufficient to tell us that we are brave. Experience demonstrates that a regular army, manæuvring upon open plains, such as
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17 Jan The evolutionary origin and domestication history of goldfish (Carassius auratus), based on detailed genome analysis
Posted at 00:40h in Scoop.it
Goldfish have been subjected to over 1,000 y of intensive domestication and selective breeding. In this report, scientists describe a high-quality goldfish genome (2n = 100), anchoring 95.75% of contigs into 50 pseudochromosomes. Comparative genomics enabled them to disentangle the two subgenomes that resulted from an ancient hybridization event. Resequencing 185 representative goldfish variants and 16 wild crucian carp revealed the origin of goldfish and identified genomic regions that have been shaped by selective sweeps linked to its domestication.
This comprehensive collection of goldfish varieties enabled scientists to associate genetic variations with a number of well-known anatomical features, including features that distinguish traditional goldfish clades. Additionally, they were able to identify a tyrosine-protein kinase receptor as a candidate causal gene for the first well-known case of Mendelian inheritance in goldfish—the transparent mutant.
The goldfish genome and diversity data offer unique resources to make goldfish a promising model for functional genomics, as well as domestication.
Read the full article at: www.pnas.org
17 Jan AI Solves Schrödinger’s Equation, a Fundamental Problem in Quantum Chemistry
A team of scientists at the Freie Universität in Berlin has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) method for calculating the ground state of the Schrödinger equation. The goal was to predict chemical and physical properties of molecules based solely on the arrangement of their atoms in space, avoiding the need for resource-intensive and time-consuming laboratory experiments. In principle, this can be achieved by solving the Schrödinger equation, but in practice this is extremely difficult.
Up until now, it has been impossible to find an exact solution for arbitrary molecules that can be efficiently computed. But the team at the Freie Universität Berlin has developed an AI deep learning method that can achieve an unprecedented combination of accuracy and computational efficiency.
Read the full article at: scitechdaily.com
17 Jan UFOs: The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Collection
More than three decades’ worth of government UFO records are now available for download, thanks to the efforts of some intrepid truth-seekers. The massive data dump includes more than 2,700 pages of UFO-related documents declassified by the CIA since the 1980s. The U.S. government also calls them “unidentified aerial phenomena, or UAP. According to The Black Vault — an online repository of UFO-related documents operated by author John Greenwald Jr. — the documents were obtained through a long string of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests filed over the last quarter century .
Over time, so many requests piled up that the CIA created a CD-ROM full of declassified documents, known as “The UFO collection.” In mid-2020, Greenwald purchased the CD-ROM, and he recently finished uploading its contents as a series of searchable PDF files on his website. You can find them all at The Black Vault website. The documents cover dozens of incidents, including the 1976 account of the government’s then-Assistant Deputy Director for Science & Technology being hand-delivered a mysterious piece of intelligence on a UFO, to the description of a mysterious midnight explosion in a small Russian town.
“Although the CIA claims this is their ‘entire’ [declassified] collection, there may be no way to entirely verify that,” Greenwald wrote in a statement on The Black Vault website. “Research by The Black Vault will continue to see if there are additional documents still uncovered within the CIA’s holdings.”
The data dump arrives months before officials from the U.S. Department of Defense and intelligence agencies are due to appear before Congress and spill their guts on everything they know about UFOs, the New York Post reported. A provision attached to the nearly 5,600-page COVID-29 relief bill passed in late December 2020 requires the agencies, “to submit a report within 180 days … to the congressional intelligence and armed services committees on unidentified aerial phenomena.”
The provision follows a banner year for UFOs, when startling footage of an unidentified object darting around several U.S. Navy planes in 2004 and 2015 was finally declassified. While the new data dump is significant, it’s also just a drop in the bucket of The Black Vault’s enormous archive. The website reportedly contains more than 2.2 million pages of UFO-related material in its archive, which Greenwald obtained through more than 10,000 FOIA requests. According to the Vault website, Greenwald filed his first FOIA request in 1996, when he was just 15 years old.
Read the full article at: www.theblackvault.com
09 Jan The Ten Most Significant Science Stories of 2020
From the rapid development of vaccines for Covid-19 to the stunning collection of an asteroid sample, these were the biggest science moments of the year.
Covid-19 dominated science coverage in 2020, and rightly so. The world grappled with how to combat the SARS-CoV-2 virus, learning about how it spread (whether it was on surfaces, via droplets or being airborne) and how it affected the human body (from immunity to symptoms like loss of smell.) But scientific endeavors in other fields, whether affected directly by the pandemic or indirectly by public health measures, didn’t come to a complete halt because of SARS-CoV-2. In incredible advances, researchers used three new tools for making discoveries about the sun, discovered that dinosaurs got cancer and published a study on a discovery in a Mexican cave that changes the timeline of humans’ arrival to the Americas. But none of those moments made this list of the biggest science stories of the year. It’s a subjective round-up, of course, but one compiled by our editors after much thought and debate. Presenting the key innovations, studies and discoveries that made 2020 an unforgettable year in science!
Read the full article at: www.smithsonianmag.com
09 Jan ORCs, Newly Discovered Ghostly Circles in the Sky Can’t Be Explained by Current Theories
Astronomers have found ghostly circles of radio emission, hanging in space like cosmic smoke rings. What are they? No one knows. The race is on to find out.
In September 2019, the astronomer Anna Kapinska gave a presentation showing interesting objects she had found while browsing new radio astronomical data. She had started noticing very weird shapes she couldn’t fit easily to any known type of object. Among them, labeled by Anna as WTF?, was a picture of a ghostly circle of radio emission, hanging out in space like a cosmic smoke-ring. None of the attending astronomers had ever seen anything like it before, and had no idea what it was. A few days later, another astronomer, Emil Lenc found a second one, even more spooky than the first one.
Read the full article at: singularityhub.com
02 Jan Reverse Engineering the source code of the BioNTech/Pfizer SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine
Translations: ελληνικά / عربى / 中文 / 粵文 / bahasa Indonesia / Català / Deutsch / Español / 2فارسی / فارسی / Français / עִברִית / עִברִית2 / Hrvatski / Italiano / Nederlands / 日本語 / 日本語 2 / नेपाली / Polskie / русский / Português / Română / Slovensky / український / Markdown for translating
Welcome! In this post, we’ll be taking a character-by-character look at the source code of the BioNTech/Pfizer SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine.
Read the full article at: berthub.eu
02 Jan The best photography of 2020
To celebrate the new year, here is a hand-picked selection of the most impressive photographs of 2020. This gallery gathers our favorite images from the top photography competitions of the last 12 months, including subway fighting mice, head-spinning wildlife snaps, and some spectacular drone shots.
Read the full article at: newatlas.com
25 Dec NORAD tracks Santa Claus in cosmic trip of International Space Station | Space
NORAD and AGI are tracking Santa’s flyby of the International Space Station, which comes just in time for Christmas during the station’s 20th anniversary year of crewed missions.
Read the full article at: www.space.com
25 Dec Arctic Silk Road – Is China Shaping the Future of Maritime Transport?
Future Transport
Along with the warming climate, in 2030 the Arctic Ocean is to allow free navigation. This means the emergence of a new, shorter sea route connecting Europe with East Asia.
Credit Good Times Bad Times
Read the full article at: www.thefuturist.co
24 Dec 12 design fails that were so bad they were actually good
Good design takes a lot of skill, time and energy – it never happens by chance. And it’s vital to remember that design is ultimately about clear communication. Just as a writer or speaker needs to choose the perfect words to deliver their message, designers must communicate theirs by selecting the correct visual elements, which convey exactly what they want to say.
But unintended interpretations sometimes occur, creating confusion through oversight or lack of feedback. Sometimes, those mistakes can be so major that onlookers outside the process wonder how the design got signed off. Bad design can serve a purpose, though, which is to exist as a lesson on what not to do. Here, we round up 12 ginormous design fails, covering packaging, UI and logo design, which offer us all something to learn from. If you’d like a lesson on what to do, see our guide to logo design.
We look at 12 design blunders that serve as lessons to avoid repeating in your own projects.
Read the full article at: www.creativebloq.com
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What do Star Wars, David Holsinger’s Easter Symphony, and an episode of The Office have in common?
A confession. As a kid, I didn’t like Star Wars. You’d think I was in the ideal target market for it. I was 9 when Return of the Jedi was released in 1983, and I saw both Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi in the theater. But for some reason it just didn’t appeal to me. I wasn’t into guns and swords, even if they were made out of lasers, and I found the plots impossible to follow.
As an adult I did eventually develop an appreciation for the original trilogy, however, and in particular I think The Empire Strikes Back is a genuinely great film. But overall, I still felt like they didn’t totally live up to the hype (especially Jedi with those godawful Ewoks).
And then the prequels happened. Lifelong fans of the series were as overjoyed before the prequels were released as they were infuriated after. Even as a kid who didn’t care at all about Star Wars, I remember getting swept up in eager musings on the playground as kids speculated about what the story before the story was all about. And then Lucas went and made the damn things.
The general consensus among Star Wars lovers was that the prequels sucked, and were nowhere near as good as the originals. But here’s the thing: as someone who didn’t religiously memorize every minute aspect of the original trilogy and embed it into the very fiber of my being from childhood, I didn’t really think the prequels were that much worse than the originals. They still had inscrutible plots, hackneyed dialogue, and lots of lasers and weird sound effects. I won’t quibble at all with the hardcore fans over George Lucas and his abominable, incessant tampering with the originals. But I will stand by my argument that the prequels are not that much worse than the originals because, really the originals weren’t that great to begin with.
Band geeks are like regular geeks
Anyone who was a band geek in the ’80s or ’90s (or, presumably, still today) will recognize the name David Holsinger. He’s one of the most famous and prolific living composers of music for band/symphonic winds/wind orchestra/whatever you want to call it. But outside of this arcane world he is largely unknown, as he rarely (if ever) writes for string orchestra, which is apparently where all of the “serious” composers dwell. Whatever the case, his technically demanding compositions are a staple among the more skilled high school and college wind ensembles, and he is revered by band geeks in much the way George Lucas is revered by regular geeks.
For years, Holsinger’s most highly regarded piece of music was called “The Death Tree,” which he composed in 1986 and originally envisioned as the second movement in his three-part Easter Symphony. The only problem was, much like Lucas and the legendary Star Wars prequels, he never wrote it. As with Star Wars, the untold story took on mythical status, and fans of his work built up impossible expectations for its excellence, should it ever come to exist.
My college band director was one such enthusiast, and while I was a student he commissioned Holsinger to finish The Easter Symphony. I was a junior, first chair clarinet at the time, and it was unbelievably exciting to be a part of something so awesome. David Holsinger traveled to work with us directly on the piece frequently during the year leading up to its premiere. I even got to pick him up at the airport on one of his visits, took him to Wendy’s (his choice) for lunch, and picked his brain on the hour-long drive to our small-town campus. He conducted the first public performance himself. In fact, if you can get your hands on a CD of that premiere, you can even hear my own indelible mark on the recording, as I utterly destroyed the final note of “The Death Tree” on an impossible-to-tune E-flat clarinet. (If you’re not familiar, the E-flat clarinet is to the regular B-flat clarinet as the piccolo is to the flute. And just as impossible to play in tune.)
I had never played (nor even heard) “The Death Tree” prior to our first rehearsals for The Easter Symphony. I was well familiar with Holsinger’s work, of course, but this particular piece had been too challenging for my high school band. So I approached “The Death Tree” with virgin ears, rather than with the cherished nostalgia some others had for it, much like how I came to like Star Wars as an adult. I liked it, but I hadn’t embraced the legend.
When the first partial scores for the first and third movements of The Easter Symphony began arriving in our rehearsal room in Minnesota, laser printed and mailed directly from the composer in Texas, there were various grumbles of disappointment. I enjoyed it all equally, but others complained that the new movements were nowhere near as good as “The Death Tree.” The legend had been built up out of all proportion, and it was simply impossible for David Holsinger (or anyone) to deliver a piece of music as mind-blowing as people were demanding. It’s not that The Easter Symphony wasn’t good. People’s expectations were unreasonable.
Just a cookie
On a recent episode of NBC’s comedy The Office, Robert California (James Spader), the intimidating new CEO of Dunder Mifflin’s parent company, is sitting in the conference room with the Dunder Mifflin employees, leading a brainstorming session to figure out ways to increase the company’s profitability. After a number of lackluster ideas from the usual suspects — Ryan (B.J. Novak) especially, in a classic moment of self-absorbed douchebaggery — the affable oaf Kevin (Brian Baumgartner) raises a complaint about the snack vending machine in the breakroom. The comment could be taken at face value, or it could, as Robert California takes it, be a metaphor for a profound insight into improving Dunder Mifflin’s core business.
Robert California ends up spending the entire day with Kevin, listening to and attempting to decipher Kevin’s cryptic food analogies, until, ultimately, he realizes that Kevin was really just talking about cookies the whole time. No deeper insight, no profound meaning. The Kevin he thought he was spending the day with never really existed.
Where was the failure here? In Kevin, for not living up to unreasonable expectations? Or in Robert California, for having unreasonable expectations in the first place?
I’m not saying that George Lucas and David Holsinger are like Kevin. But I am saying that maybe we’re all a bit too much like Robert California.
Answer: They’re all just cookies.
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Timothy Pflueger Blog
Musings on Art Deco and Modernism in the San Francisco Bay Area
Category: Alameda Theatre
The El Rey Theatre to come back as a movie palace for a night
October 31, 2011 January 21, 2012 tpoletti3 Comments
Ad for the El Rey Theater in November 1931 in the "San Francisco News"
The El Rey Theatre, the former movie palace that still towers over Ocean Avenue and parts of Ingleside Terraces, is turning 80 next month. To celebrate the anniversary, the Voice of Pentecost, which bought the building in 1977, is hosting a fund-raiser, and the organizers will be showing the same film that was featured during the Moderne theatre’s gala opening on November 14, 1931. This time, the movie, “The Smiling Lieutenant,” starring Maurice Chevalier and Claudette Colbert, will be shown in a digital format on a large screen on the stage.
It should be a fun night. The organizers include the Ingleside Light newspaper and the Geneva Car Barn and Powerhouse project. The proceeds from ticket sales, which cost $25 each, are going to benefit the Geneva Car Barn project. The evening begins at 7 pm, with a talk given by architect Joshua Aidlin, whose firm Aidlin Darling Design has prepared plans to restore the Geneva Car Barn and Powerhouse, a non-profit youth arts project. The goal is to turn the 1901 building that powered and housed electric street cars into an exhibition and events hall, with classrooms, an auditorium, kitchen and cafe by 2014.
A brief description of the architecture of the theatre, which was one of the last movie palaces designed by architect Timothy Pflueger, will be discussed by yours truly, with a few photos to compare and contrast the El Rey Theatre with other theatres designed by Pflueger at the same time: the Paramount Theatre in Oakland and the Alameda. One unusual feature of the El Rey is its massive stepped tower, which still stands today at 146-feet high. Once glowing with red and green neon tubing, the tower gave the theatre a skyscraper-like appearance that can still be seen from various spots in Ingleside Terraces. As you can see from this old 1931 ad promoting the opening, when the theatre was complete it had a beacon at the top, which was used to warn airplanes of the tower in the fog. The beacon also seems to have served as a built-in klieg light for the surrounding neighborhoods West of Twin Peaks.The El Rey’s big birthday party will be celebrated at the theatre at 1970 Ocean Avenue on Saturday, November 19 from 7 pm til 10 pm, with food, wine and live music. For more info, email info@elrey80th.com or call 415-215-4246.
Don’t miss this rare chance to see a film in the old movie palace again. “The Smiling Lieutenant” was also nominated for Best Production, the early Academy Awards equivalent of Best Film, in 1931. In addition, authors and theatre experts Jack Tillmany and Gary Lee Parks will be joining me in selling our theatre-related books at special discounts to attendees (Tillmany has written Theatres of San Francisco and Theatres of Oakland, and Parks has written Theatres of San Jose). A new book that they co-authored, Theatres of the San Francisco Peninsula, recently published by Arcadia with many photos from Tillmany’s collection, will also be available. All of these theatre books, and my Art Deco San Francisco: The Architecture of Timothy Pflueger, make excellent holiday gifts.
Sun dial in Ingleside Terraces, with the El Rey tower seen beyond the trees.
Posted in Alameda Theatre, Art Deco, El Rey Theatre, Miller & Pflueger, Moderne, movie palaces, Paramount TheatreTagged movie palaces
El Rey Theatre blueprints show what’s missing
February 26, 2010 February 26, 2010 tpoletti4 Comments
Drawing of plaster ornament on El Rey's auditorium sidewalls
Architectural historians are like detectives, sleuthing to figure out what happened at the scene of a crime. They use old photos, blueprints, layers of paint and other materials beneath the surface of remodeled historic buildings, looking for clues of the original architect’s intent.
They also try and determine what travesties occurred in the name of modernization.
So a recent discovery of some blueprints of the old El Rey Theatre, at 1970 Ocean Avenue, offers some clues of what elements might have been left out, or what may be missing from the former theatre, now the home of the Voice of Pentecost Church.
The theatre, by architect Timothy Pflueger, was one of three movie palaces designed by the firm in the early 1930s. Miller & Pflueger first worked on the Paramount Theatre for Paramount Publix, which opened in December, 1931, a month after the El Rey, designed for Samuel Levin and San Francisco Theatres Inc. The Alameda was designed for the Nasser Brothers in 1932. The three theatres were the most Moderne of Pflueger’s theatres designed from the ground up.
El Rey blueprints planned for more detailed sidewalls
The blueprints of the original El Rey show that Pflueger intended a series of masks in cast plaster to adorn the sidewalls of the auditorium, amid a series of plain neo-classic columns.
From the photos of the theatre’s interior today, it appears that Levin, the owner, might have decided on a less exotic look, sans masks, for the auditorium. But another possibility exists. Perhaps some of the missing ornament was removed when the theatre was closed or sold, a frequent occurrence. Stunning light fixtures were said to once grace the lobby. Murals, including one depicting modes of transportation, adorned the mezzanine, now an office, and were painted over by new owners.
From news stories in November, 1931 when the theatre opened, the El Rey was described with “rich decorative details” a place where movie goers could escape their economic woes. A “gallery of mirrors” adorned the lobby.
This is what the auditorium sidewalls look like today. The shape of the original plaster face is the same, yet instead it has a floral pattern and fan instead of the above human visage:
El Rey auditorium sidewalls today (c) Tom Paiva Photography
While we many never know if any of the faces or masks made it onto the sidewalls of the El Rey, Pflueger returned to the idea a few years later, in his detailed Lucite ceiling for the Patent Leather Lounge in the St. Francis Hotel, completed in 1939 and ripped out in the 1950s. (the bar was located in what is now the spot for Michael Minna’s restaurant). Two of the masks saved from the original ceiling can today be seen, painted gold and framed in the bar of the Tia Margarita restaurant on 19th Avenue and Clement Street.
This bit of ornament can still be found in the remodeled El Rey interior, based on these pictures taken by Tom Paiva for our book, Art Deco San Francisco. This is a drawing from a blueprint, followed by a photo from 2007 of the auditorium’s interior.
Detailed drawing of plaster ornament of El Rey Theatre
El Rey Theatre mezzanine ornament (c) Tom Paiva Photography
Another interesting revelation from the blueprints is a set of drawings of the tower and chimney. The top of the tower, which still stands today, was originally highlighted by red and green neon. The glowing tower beckoned evening crowds to the theatre in the frequent fog of the neighborhood.
Blueprints for the El Rey’s tower indicate Pflueger intended a big swirling letter “R,” made of neon, at the structure’s bottom.
But from an exterior photo of the theatre in 1931, it appears that this extra neon remained on the drawing board of Miller & Pflueger’s offices. The cost for additional tubing required for the curving “R” was perhaps seen as unnecessary. Instead, a photo in the San Francisco Chronicle at the time of its opening, shows the tower with simple block letters spelling out EL REY, possibly outlined in neon.
El Rey theatre blueprint of neon and chimney
News stories at the time mostly focused on the “flaming beacon” at the top of the tower, also used as an airplane beacon for planes flying into the airport, known as Mills Field at the time. So it does not look as if the signature “R” made it into the finished tower.
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Next talk on Pflueger to be in a Pflueger
November 15, 2009 November 17, 2009 tpoletti2 Comments
Renovated Alameda Theatre
This is a tad early for a save-the-date notice, but a special lecture is coming up next year.
In January, I will be doing a talk on architect Timothy Pflueger for the Alameda Architectural Preservation Society. As a special treat, the lecture will take place inside the Pflueger-designed Alameda Theatre, resplendent since its $15.2 million restoration in the heart of downtown Alameda.
The lecture will cover Pflueger’s humble beginnings as a son of working class German immigrants to his rise as one of the city’s most prominent architects of the 1920s to the late 1940s. Many of Tom Paiva’s gorgeous photos from our book Art Deco San Francisco will illustrate the evolution of Pflueger’s work — from his early training in the Beaux-Arts style to the exotic movie palaces such as the Paramount and Alameda, to more streamlined work of the Great Depression, to the first inkling of modernism in buildings like the Transbay Terminal.
Because of the special venue at the Alameda, which was dark as a movie theatre for nearly 30 years before its grand 2008 reopening, the slideshow presentation will include some discussion of the restoration project. The nearly $40 million project included building a new cineplex connected to the historic theatre, constructing a parking garage and the restoration of the 1932 theatre.
Alameda interior
Alameda Architectural Preservation Society members are free. Non-members are welcome for $5.00, and books will be available at a discount.
Please come to the talk on Sunday, January 24 at 6:00 pm, especially if you have not yet been inside this incredible theatre, which can again be called a movie palace.
If you can’t wait until then, there are plenty of first-run movies playing now. In addition, the Alameda Theatre is offering a classic film series in the historic theatre, starting off this week with “2001: A Space Odyssey.” Other films in the series include “The Bishop’s Wife” and the holiday favorite, “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
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Amy Radin on Disruptive Innovation: Part 2 of an interview by Bob Morris
Amy Radin is a recognized Fortune 100 Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer, adviser and investor, board member, and thought leader on how to deliver innovation for sustainable, business-changing impact. She has been at the forefront of rewiring brands for growth and now applies her expertise working with executives to reduce the uncertainty and realize the benefits of innovation.
The Change Maker’s Playbook: How to Seek, Seed and Scale Innovation In Any Company (City Point Press, Fall 2018), Amy’s first book, captures her field-tested experience as the top executive accountable for achieving innovation results under varied, complex and rapidly changing conditions.
Amy is a graduate of The Wharton School and Wesleyan University. She serves on the global board of the AICPA where she is advising on marketing strategy and the impact of technology and workforce disruption on accounting and financial advisory services. She established and sponsors an annual social impact fellowship at the NYU Stern Graduate School of Business, benefitting students, not-for-profits and government agencies in the New York City metro community for over a decade.
Insofar as change agency is concerned, you suggest in The Change Maker’s Playbook that “what people do trumps what they say.” Please explain.
I’ll share another story to explain this. Coming out of the financial crisis, a team I worked with wanted to understand how to help people get off the investing sidelines and back into actively managing their money for better returns. A lot of money was being parked in CD’s – really low-yields – but people were afraid to do anything else. They were acting against their own long-term interests, but attitudes about money are very emotionally based, and clearly the Financial Crisis was paralyzing.
We did a series of in-home interviews with individuals and couples to understand their current headset around money, and what was stopping them from taking a more active role to make better decisions with whatever savings or investable assets they had.
In each home we asked to see the “financial area” – the place where the household head paid bills, organized the family’s financial affairs, etc. We saw many different strategies – everything from highly organized binders on immaculate desks, to a shopping bag full of unopened statements, and mail in the corner of one family’s dining room.
Each approach reflected a different attitude about money, self-esteem, sense of security, optimism, and willingness to plan that told us a lot more than what would have been revealed in conversation at a focus group facility or in another impersonal environment.
Actions do speak louder than words. That’s why one piece of advice on user insight is to discount any answer to questions that start with “what would you do if…” It’s what people DO that is a great source of insight to figure out where a great innovation opportunity may be. Projecting what you would do is someplace between impossible and likely to be distorted.
“Sometimes only a crisis can illuminate discovery.” Please explain.
I was a mediocre science student in high school, but I did understand and retain Newton’s first law – an object will remain in motion on its current path unless forced to change direction by something disruptive enough to interfere with that path.
Inertia tends to rule. Established companies, big and small, tend to favor continuity and are built to maintain things as they are. Often we don’t change course in business (let alone in life) unless something big happens that forces a change in direction. Unfortunately, that is often a crisis. Something happens that forces discontinuity, and an acceptance of the need to change, which then triggers a reluctant exploration of alternatives.
What are the most important dos and don’ts to keep in mind when embarking on the seeding process?
o Engage users, early and often. Sometimes we (in business) are too cautious about sharing raw ideas, and miss the fact that people love being asked their opinion. You just need to be clear that they are seeing something raw that may not work perfectly, or that is incomplete. Actually, people will be more likely to give you their opinion if you show them something that is obviously in a formative state. If a model or prototype looks too polished, they will be less likely to be critical, so waiting to “get it right” can backfire
o Identify through observation and other feedback the major user behaviors around your prototype and think through how each might affect your business model. This means not just the line items in the financials, but also assumptions about capabilities that might be required, new skill sets, policies, or even legal requirements. Use what you learn about user interactions during seeding to refine the business model assumptions, validate (or disprove) feasibility, and to lead you towards relevant metrics.
o One of the best ways to kill an innovation is to impose overly precise metrics, or metrics that may have been perfectly good in a legacy business but should not be assumed for something brand new. Hold back the temptation to make the financials look more precise than they really are. The way to manage the risks of not having firm numbers is to cycle through small and quick concept refinements with as limited investment as possible.
Please respond to these observations by Warren Buffett: “Somebody once said that in looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if you don’t have the first, the other two will kill you. You think about it; it’s true. If you hire somebody without [integrity], you really want them to be dumb and lazy.”
The change maker is someone who has values that drive them to want to serve people, not push products to make a buck, and who believes in the importance of meeting the broader needs of all stakeholders, not just shareholders. The moves I advocate in The Change Maker’s Playbook presume integrity, and could be distorted by someone who is not values based.
Were I to hire someone and then discover they lacked a strong inner core built on values, I would want them out — as quickly as possible.
What are the most common misconceptions about the scaling process? What in fact is true?
The big miss when it is time to scale occurs there is reflection and action at what I call in the book the “green light moment.” The skills, team structure, and capabilities that worked to get you through seeking and seeding are probably insufficient to scale.
What has to change to deliver growth? Put those pieces into place, including the ones that have implications for the people who are already there. Some will be ready to move on to the new demands, others may have to acquire new skills or move on. Management or investor expectations will change a lot the day you get the big check to scale, and the standards upon which you are judged will be different. Be ready for that.
What are the most daunting challenges for those who lead a great team?
Get out of their way. Your job is to make them successful—you work for them, not the other way around.
Please respond to these comments by Alvin Toffler in Future Shock (1984): “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.”
Toffler had it right well ahead of 2018. Everything is changing so rapidly that remaining a vibrant, engaged and active person of this world requires:
1. Being willing to let go of orthodoxies that not only no longer matter, but that can easily become blinders to new realities,
2. Understanding and appreciating where the world is going, and the implications of change, and
3. Being willing to replace your own operating principles with ones that may be very different and even uncomfortable, but that the facts support.
I agree with John Kotter that “the most difficult challenge change agents face is changing how they think about change.” Must those about to “seek, seed, and scale innovation” in their company think innovatively about how to do that? Please explain.
It’s very hard, maybe impossible, to do new “whats” with old “hows.” Take a big, established company with shareholder commitments. The organization, processes, and policies are all geared to predictably turning the crank to produce goods or services and deliver promised returns. That’s fine for those goals, but that “how” can kill innovation, which by its very nature disrupts the continuity of a predictable business.
Much of my time and effort in corporate innovation roles was spent rethinking the “how’s” and clearing old how’s out of the way so the team could implement ways of getting things done aligned with the execution requirements of innovation.
One component of change that requires rigorous reconsideration is the notion of failure. It’s easier to accept in theory the notion that to achieve a big breakthrough will require many failures along the way, but we do not live in a society or operate in a business environment where failure is embraced.
In your opinion, which of the material you provide in The Change Maker’s Playbook will be most valuable to those now preparing for a career in business or who have only recently embarked on one? Please explain.
The whole notion of what a career path looks like now is entirely different from even a few years ago. People will have many careers, and education will be an ongoing, everyday process, not something that ends with formal schooling. Interestingly, I’ve been asked to speak on the theme of being the change maker of your career and your life. The points that are resonating in these talks are:
o Figuring out your purpose, pursuing it with passion, having an impact. Be persistent through the highs and lows of a world full of ambiguity, complexity and unpredictability that will be frustrating and defeating if you aren’t doing something that aligns with what matters to you.
o Being expert in ways that play to your talents, but recognizing that the change maker is not one person – it’s a composite of many people who come together collaboratively to form a team. So build your collaboration muscle, whether it is while accomplishing a business goal or building and sustaining a strong network of personal and professional relationships.
o Being adaptable, and open to the opportunities that may happen not in any planned way, but as a result of serendipity.
To first-time supervisors? Please explain.
o You are working for your team, not the other way around. Your job is now to make others successful. That means hiring a diverse group of people who don’t just bring functional skills, but also contribute leadership capability.
o Building and sustaining a culture where people are clear on the purpose, find meaning in their work, believe they can have an impact, and have a sufficient sense of psychological safety to take risks.
o Being open and constructive about providing feedback, and encouraging everyone to be willing to seek help from others. Be able to accept bad news as data, and add value as a problem solver so no one hesitates to come to you with the truth, including when things go awry.
To C-level executives? Please explain.
The C-suite has unique responsibilities to set the stage for the change makers in their organization:
o Be clear on the purpose of the brand, how it connects to those you want to serve and what needs you want to fulfill.
o Walk the talk on culture, especially providing that psychological safety net and work that has meaning. You are a unique and visible role model whose behavior will influence how everyone else behaves.
o Establish metrics that are suited to innovation, which may mean stepping back from the metrics by which you have traditionally managed your business and assessed results, and convincing the board that this is the right thing to do. Remember that if something is truly innovative, looking backwards for results standards may be self-defeating.
To the owner/CEOs of small-to-midsize companies? Please explain.
Resourcefulness is so critical, and keeping a high standard on talent — seeking people who have diverse skills and experiences, are committed to the company’s purpose, collaborate, and have demonstrated adaptability and an ability to thrive under changing circumstances.
Amy cordially invites you to check out the resources at www.AmyRadin.com where visitors can find these free resources:
o An excerpt from The Change Maker’s Playbook
o The Seek, Seed, Scale infographic
o Sign up for my monthly e-newsletter
Visitors can also take the Change Maker’s Quiz and receive immediate feedback on their strengths and needs as innovators.
Here is a direct link to Part 1 of my interview of Amy.
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7 Ländler, WoO 11 (Version for Piano): No. 1, —
Martino Tirimo
Label: haenssler CLASSIC
9 Variations on a March by Dressler, WoO 63: Var. 1
9 Variations on a March by Dressler, WoO 63: Var. 10
Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, WoO 47 No. 1: I. Allegro cantabile
Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, WoO 47 No. 1: II. Andante
Piano Sonata in E-Flat Major, WoO 47 No. 1: III. Rondo vivace
Piano Sonata in F Minor, WoO 47 No. 2: I. Larghetto maestoso - Allegro
Piano Sonata in F Minor, WoO 47 No. 2: II. Andante
Piano Sonata in F Minor, WoO 47 No. 2: III. Presto
Piano Sonata in D Major, WoO 47 No. 3: I. Allegro cantabile
Piano Sonata in D Major, WoO 47 No. 3: II. Menuetto sostenuto
Piano Sonata in D Major, WoO 47 No. 3: III. Scherzando. Allegro ma non troppo
Rondo in C Major, WoO 48
Rondo in A Major, WoO 49
Piano Sonatina in G Major, Ahn. 5 No. 1: I. Moderato
Piano Sonatina in G Major, Ahn. 5 No. 1: II. Romanze
Piano Sonatina in F Major, Ahn. 5 No. 2: I. Allegro assai
Piano Sonatina in F Major, Ahn. 5 No. 2: II. Rondo. Allegro
Minuet in F Major, WoO 217
Andante in C Major, WoO 211
Piano Sonatina in F Major, WoO 50 (Fragment): I. —
Piano Sonatina in F Major, WoO 50 (Fragment): II. Allegretto
2 Preludes in C Major, Op. 39: No. 1, —
6 Variations on a Swiss Song in F Major, WoO64: Theme
6 Variations on a Swiss Song in F Major, WoO64: Var. 1
6 Variations on a Swiss Song in F Major, WoO 64: Var. 2
24 Variations on "Venni Amore", WoO 65: Theme
24 Variations on "Venni Amore", WoO 65: Var. 1
24 Variations on "Venni Amore", WoO 65: Var. 10
Rondo in C Major, Op. 51 No. 1
Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-Flat Major, Op. 7 "Grand": I. Allegro molto e con brio
Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-Flat Major, Op. 7 "Grand": II. Largo, con gran espressione
Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-Flat Major, Op. 7 "Grand": III. Allegro
Piano Sonata No. 4 in E-Flat Major, Op. 7 "Grand": IV. Rondo. Pocco allegretto e grazioso
Allegretto in C Minor, WoO 53
Piano Sonata in C Major, WoO 51: I. Allegro
Piano Sonata in C Major, WoO 51: II. Adagio
Piano Sonata No. 7 in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3: I. Presto
Piano Sonata No. 7 in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3: II. Largo e mesto
Piano Sonata No. 7 in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3: III. Menuetto. Allegro
Piano Sonata No. 7 in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3: IV. Rondo. Allegro
Piano Sonata No. 19 in G Minor, Op. 49 No. 1 "Leichte": I. Andante
Piano Sonata No. 19 in G Minor, Op. 49 No. 1 "Leichte": II. Rondo. Allegro
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique": I. Grave - Allegro di molto e con brio
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique": II. Adagio cantabile
Piano Sonata No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 13 "Pathétique": III. Rondo. Allegro
Rondo in G Major, Op. 51 No. 2
Piano Sonata No. 9 in E Major, Op. 14 No. 1: I. Allegro
Piano Sonata No. 9 in E Major, Op. 14 No. 1: II. Allegretto
Piano Sonata No. 9 in E Major, Op. 14 No. 1: III. Rondo. Allegro comodo
Piano Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 14 No. 2: I. Allegro
Piano Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 14 No. 2: II. Andante
Piano Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 14 No. 2: III. Scherzo. Allegro assai
10 Variations on "La stessa, la stessissima", WoO 73: Theme
10 Variations on "La stessa, la stessissima", WoO 73: Var. 1
10 Variations on "La stessa, la stessissima", WoO 73: Var. 10
8 Variations on "Tändeln und Scherzen", WoO 76: Theme
8 Variations on "Tändeln und Scherzen", WoO 76: Var. 1
Sonata in B Flat Major, Op. 22: Allegro con brio
Sonata in B Flat Major, Op. 22: Adagio con molta espressione
Sonata in B Flat Major, Op. 22: Menuetto
Sonata in B Flat Major, Op. 22: Rondo. Allegretto
6 Variations in G Major, WoO 77: Theme
6 Variations in G Major, WoO 77: Var. 1
Piano Sonata No. 12 in A-Flat Major, Op. 26 "Funeral March": Ia. Theme
Piano Sonata No. 12 in A-Flat Major, Op. 26 "Funeral March": Ib. Var. 1
Piano Sonata No. 12 in A-Flat Major, Op. 26 "Funeral March": Ic. Var. 2
Piano Sonata No. 12 in A-Flat Major, Op. 26 "Funeral March": Id. Var. 3
Piano Sonata No. 12 in A-Flat Major, Op. 26 "Funeral March": Ie. Var. 4
Piano Sonata No. 12 in A-Flat Major, Op. 26 "Funeral March": If. Var. 5
Piano Sonata No. 12 in A-Flat Major, Op. 26 "Funeral March": II. Scherzo. Allegro molto
Piano Sonata No. 12 in A-Flat Major, Op. 26 "Funeral March": III. Marcia funebre
Piano Sonata No. 12 in A-Flat Major, Op. 26 "Funeral March": IV. Allegro
Piano Sonata No. 13 in E-Flat Major, Op. 27 No. 1 "Quasi una fantasia": I. Andante - Allegro - Tempo 1
Piano Sonata No. 13 in E-Flat Major, Op. 27 No. 1 "Quasi una fantasia": II. Allegro molto e vivace
Piano Sonata No. 13 in E-Flat Major, Op. 27 No. 1 "Quasi una fantasia": III. Adagio con espressione
Piano Sonata No. 13 in E-Flat Major, Op. 27 No. 1 "Quasi una fantasia": IV. Allegro vivace
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight": I. Adagio sostenuto
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight": II. Allegretto
Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight": III. Presto
Piano Sonata No. 15 in D Major, Op. 28 "Pastoral": I. Allegro
Piano Sonata No. 15 in D Major, Op. 28 "Pastoral": II. Andante
Piano Sonata No. 15 in D Major, Op. 28 "Pastoral": III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace
Piano Sonata No. 15 in D Major, Op. 28 "Pastoral": IV. Rondo. Allegro, ma non troppo
7 Bagatelles, Op. 33: No. 1, Andante grazioso, quasi allegretto
7 Bagatelles, Op. 33: No. 2, Scherzo allegro
7 Bagatelles, Op. 33: No. 3, Allegretto
7 Bagatelles, Op. 33: No. 4, Andante
7 Bagatelles, Op. 33: No. 5, Allegro, ma non troppo
7 Bagatelles, Op. 33: No. 6, Allegretto quasi Andante
7 Bagatelles, Op. 33: No. 7, Presto
Bagatelle in C Minor, WoO 54 "Lustig und traurig"
6 Variations in F Major, Op. 34: Theme
6 Variations in F Major, Op. 34: Var. 1
Variations & Fugue in E-Flat Major, Op. 35: Introduzione col Basso del Tema
Variations & Fugue in E-Flat Major, Op. 35: A due
Variations & Fugue in E-Flat Major, Op. 35: A tre
Variations & Fugue in E-Flat Major, Op. 35: A quattro
Variations & Fugue in E-Flat Major, Op. 35: Theme
Variations & Fugue in E-Flat Major, Op. 35: Var. 1
Variations & Fugue in E-Flat Major, Op. 35: Var. 10
Variations & Fugue in E-Flat Major, Op. 35: Finale alle Fuga
Piano Sonata No. 16 in G Major, Op. 31 No. 1: I. Allegro vivace
Piano Sonata No. 16 in G Major, Op. 31 No. 1: II. Adagio grazioso
Piano Sonata No. 16 in G Major, Op. 31 No. 1: III. Rondo. Allegretto
Variations on "God Save the King", WoO 78: Theme
Variations on "God Save the King", WoO 78: Var. 1
Piano Sonata No. 17 in D Minor, Op. 31 No. 2 "Der Sturm": I. Largo - Allegro
Piano Sonata No. 17 in D Minor, Op. 31 No. 2 "Der Sturm": II. Adagio
Piano Sonata No. 17 in D Minor, Op. 31 No. 2 "Der Sturm": III. Allegretto
Piano Sonata No. 18 in E-Flat Major, Op. 31 No. 3 "The Hunt": I. Allegro
Piano Sonata No. 18 in E-Flat Major, Op. 31 No. 3 "The Hunt": II. Scherzo. Allegretto vivace
Piano Sonata No. 18 in E-Flat Major, Op. 31 No. 3 "The Hunt": III. Menuett. Moderato e grazioso
Piano Sonata No. 18 in E-Flat Major, Op. 31 No. 3 "The Hunt": IV. Presto con fuoco
Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53 "Waldstein": I. Allegro con brio
Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53 "Waldstein": II. Introduzione. Adagio molto
Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53 "Waldstein": III. Rondo. Allegretto moderato
5 Variations on "Rule Britannia", WoO 79: Theme
5 Variations on "Rule Britannia", WoO 79: Var. 1
Minuet in E-Flat Major, WoO 82
Prelude in F Minor, WoO 55
Andante favori, WoO 57
Bagatelle in C Major, WoO 56
Piano Sonata No. 22 in F Major, Op. 54: I. In tempo d'un menuetto
Piano Sonata No. 22 in F Major, Op. 54: II. Allegretto
Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": I. Allegro assai
Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": II. Andante con moto
Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata": III. Allegro ma non troppo
6 Ecossaises, WoO 83
32 Variations in C Minor, WoO 80: Theme
32 Variations in C Minor, WoO 80: Var. 1
32 Variations in C Minor, WoO 80: Var. 10
Bagatelle in A Minor, WoO 59 "Für Elise"
Fantasy in G Minor, Op. 77
Piano Sonata No. 24 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 78 "À Thérèse": I. Adagio cantabile
Piano Sonata No. 24 in F-Sharp Major, Op. 78 "À Thérèse": II. Allegro vivace
6 Variations in D Major, Op. 76 "The Ruins of Athens": Theme
6 Variations in D Major, Op. 76 "The Ruins of Athens": Var. 1
Piano Sonata No. 25 in G Major, Op. 79 "Cuckoo": I. Presto alla tedesca
Piano Sonata No. 25 in G Major, Op. 79 "Cuckoo": II. Andante
Piano Sonata No. 25 in G Major, Op. 79 "Cuckoo": III. Vivace
Piano Sonata No. 26 in E-Flat Major, Op. 81a "Das Lebewohl": I. Adagio - Allegro
Piano Sonata No. 26 in E-Flat Major, Op. 81a "Das Lebewohl": I Andante expressivo
Piano Sonata No. 26 in E-Flat Major, Op. 81a "Das Lebewohl": I Vivacissimamente
Polonaise in C Major, Op. 89
Piano Sonata No. 27 in E Minor, Op. 90: I. Mit Lebhaftigkeit und durchaus mit Empfindung und Ausdruck
Piano Sonata No. 27 in E Minor, Op. 90: II. Nicht zu geschwind und sehr singbar vorgetragen
Piano Sonata No. 28 in A Major, Op. 101: I. Etwas lebhaft und mit der innigsten Empfindung
Piano Sonata No. 28 in A Major, Op. 101: II. Lebhaft, marschmässig
Piano Sonata No. 28 in A Major, Op. 101: III. Langsam und sehnsuchtvoll
Piano Sonata No. 28 in A Major, Op. 101: IV. Geschwinde, doch nicht zu sehr und mit Entschlossenheit
Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-Flat Major, Op. 106: I. Allegro
Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-Flat Major, Op. 106: II. Scherzo. Assai vivace
Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-Flat Major, Op. 106: III. Adagio sostenuto
Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-Flat Major, Op. 106: IV. Largo - Allegro risoluto
11 New Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 1, Allegretto
11 New Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 2, Andante con moto
11 New Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 3, Allemande
11 New Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 4, Andante cantabile e grazioso
11 New Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 5, Risoluto
11 New Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 6, Andante - Allegretto
11 New Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 7, Allegro, ma non troppo
11 New Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 8, Moderato cantabile
11 New Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 9, Vivace moderato
11 New Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 10, Allegramente
11 New Bagatelles, Op. 119: No. 11, Andante, ma non troppo
Bagatelle in B-Flat Major, WoO 60 "A Little Lively"
Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: I. Vivace ma non troppo - Adagio espressivo - Tempo 1
Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: II. Prestissimo
Piano Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109: III. Gesangvoll, mit innigster Empfindung
Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-Flat Major, Op. 110: I. Moderato cantabile molto espressivo
Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-Flat Major, Op. 110: II. Allegro molto
Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-Flat Major, Op. 110: III. Adagio ma non troppo
Piano Sonata No. 23 in C Minor, Op. 111: I. Maestoso - Allegro con brio ed appassionato
Piano Sonata No. 23 in C Minor, Op. 111: II. Arietta. Adagio molto semplice e cantabile
Bagatelle in B Minor, WoO 61
33 Variations, Op. 120 "Diabelli": Theme
33 Variations, Op. 120 "Diabelli": Var. 1
33 Variations, Op. 120 "Diabelli": Var. 10
6 Bagatelles, Op. 126: No. 1, Andante con moto
6 Bagatelles, Op. 126: No. 2, Allegro
6 Bagatelles, Op. 126: No. 3, Andante
6 Bagatelles, Op. 126: No. 4, Presto
6 Bagatelles, Op. 126: No. 5, Quasi allegretto
6 Bagatelles, Op. 126: No. 6, Presto - Andante amabile e con moto
Waltz in E-Flat Major, WoO 84
Bagatelle in G Minor, WoO 61a
Waltz in D Major, WoO 85
Eccossaise in E-Flat Major, WoO 86
Aktuellste Alben von Martino Tirimo
Debussy: Piano Works, Vol. 2
Debussy Piano Works Vol. 1
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British actor Ian McKellen talks about his role in a production "King Lear"—part of a year-long presentation of all of Shakespeare's plays, poems, and sonnets.
Actors on Shakespeare
Other appearances
December 2015 December 2015 November 2013 November 2013 September 2007 March 1999 March 1999 March 1999 March 1996 January 1996
Ian McKellen; David Manning
World, Entertainment, Politics
British actor Ian McKellen talks about "King Lear"; British diplomat David Manning on current world affairs. 53:59
Adrian Noble
A discussion about the Royal Shakespeare Company with its artistic director, Adrian Noble. 19:55
Actor Lynn Redgrave remembers her father and shares her one-woman show, "Shakespeare for my Father." 26:28
James Shapiro
Entertainment, Books, Society, History
James Shapiro from Columbia University examines Shakespeare's "King Lear" and the cultural impact of Shakespeare's work. 17:20
Actor Sam Waterston on the influence of Shakespeare on his career and his upcoming performance in "King Lear." 10:40
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A conversation about the innocence project, the book "Actual Innocence," and the use of DNA testing to free wrongly convicted inmates.
Peter Neufeld Jim Dwyer Barry Scheck
The Innocence Project; Dave Eggers
Books, Law
A conversation about The Innocence Project; Dave Eggers talks about his book, "A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius." 52:57
Burl Cain
Burl Cain, warden from Louisiana State Penitentiary, comments on the film, "The Farm: Angola, USA." 09:20
Novelist John Grisham tells the story behind his first nonfiction book, "The Innocent Man." 53:58
Bryan Stevenson; Michael K. Williams
Entertainment, Society, Law
Bryan Stevenson on the first memorial honoring lynching victims. Actor Michael Kenneth Williams on "The Night Of" and "Black Market." 54:50
Society, Law
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Cuba’s best New Years Eve party ever, with a bash; the 1959 CUBAN REVOLUTION!
By Carlito Rovira
On New Year’s Eve, December 31, 1958, the revolutionary guerilla army of the July 26 Movement, under the leadership of Comandante Fidel Castro Ruz, entered the capital city of Havana, Cuba. This was the final act in the overthrow of the notorious U.S.-sponsored Fulgencio Batista regime.
The closer the guerilla army approached the city on foot, horseback and vehicles, the more frantic the oppressors of the Cuban people became. Their world of lavishness with cocktails drinks on hand was abruptly disrupted. Mafia gangsters, prostitution pimps, drug peddlers, casino club owners, operatives of the CIA and other imperialist agencies, high ranking military and police officials as well as top bureaucrats of Batista’s government, were all crowding Havana’s airport in a desparate rush to leave Cuba, to avoid capture by the revolutionaries.
This event marked the dawn of a new era in that country’s history which sent shock waves throughout the Western Hemisphere. The Cuban Revolution has had a tremendous impact on political circumstances in Latin America, the Caribbean and the entire world ever since.
Revolutionaries approaching the city of Havana to seize political power.
Cuba has been a staunch advocate of Puerto Rico’s right to independence and has brought to light at the world arena the horrendous nature of the U.S. colonial presence; it provided political and logistical support to the Palestinian liberation struggle as well as sending thousands of Cuban troops to Africa in an effort to assist freedom fighters there in their quest. The most notable example of Cuba’s solidarity with Africa’s freedom struggle is the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale. In a combined effort with the Angolan military the Cuban Army surrounded and smashed the racist apartheid South African Army.
Of the most notable of Cuba’s acts of humanitarianism is its creation of the Latin American School of Medicine. Students from poor and oppressed communities from the United States and Third World countries, who otherwise could not financially afford it, are provided with a free education to become medical doctors, paid for by the Cuban government.
And to demonstrate how serious the Cuban Revolution is about its own convictions and sense of humanity, many people in poor countries have received desperately needed medical attention for the first time thanks to Cuba’s well-known international medical program. Cuba has sent thousands of medical professionals to the poorest communities throughout the globe to heal and prevent deceases, even under the most dangerous circumstances.
Women in the Armed Forces of Cuba.
Cuba has also provided a safe haven to many political refugees sought by the agencies of imperialism, like Puerto Rican freedom fighter William Morales and Black Panther sister Assata Shakur. Cuba has also been a firm supporter for the release of political prisoners in the U.S., like Mumia Abu-Jamal.
Justice now had a new meaning, defined by the revolutionary aspirations of the oppressed. Uniformed villains of the Batista military and police who once tortured, murdered and raped the people were rounded up and brought to face criminal charges. Tribunals were held throughout the country for all to witness and participate in a completely new form of justice — people’s justice — in which victims partook by providing testimony and in deciding the fate of these overthrown government officials.
Thanks to the Cuban Revolution the people were no longer deprived of free healthcare, free education, and access to food. Such are the vital necessities denied to the working poor here in the United States.
60 years have past and the Cuban people remain firm on defending their right to self-determination. They have been exemplary in their resilience in the face of repeated U.S. government attempts to undermine their sovereignty. These attempts include terrorist actions on Cuba’s tourist industry, CIA subversive attempts to incite counterrevolutionary activities within the country, 600 known attempts on the life of the late Fidel Castro Ruz, and a continuous economic blockade that still continues to this day.
Raul and Fidel Castro among others overwhelmed by the jubilant moment.
Despite these acts of aggression and Washington’s 60 years propaganda war aimed to demonize the revolution, no one can deny Cuba’s achievements in eradicating illiteracy, advancements in medical science, food production & agriculture, housing development and the infrastructure.
Cuba’s revolutionary leadership has prioritized the needs of the people and continues to make good on its pledge never to allow foreign exploiters, oppressors and conquerors to return the country back to the suffering that once existed under the domination of the United States.
So as we celebrate the coming of the new year, we should salute the Cuban people on their glorious anniversary. And may the year 2019 bring us here in the United States a step closer to a world without exploitation, deprivation, oppression and racist violence.
LONG LIVE THE CUBAN REVOLUTION!
machetero5 Revolutionary Cuba 2 Comments December 30, 2018 December 31, 2018 3 Minutes
Andy McInerney – PRESENTE! Nov 27, 1966 – Dec 10, 2018
It saddens me to announce that on the evening of Monday, December 10, 2018, long time revolutionary activist Andy McInerney passed away after losing a long battle with cancer. As if it wasn’t enough losing my sweetheart & love of my life, Ana Lopez Betancourt, in the month of May 2018, I now grieve another major loss, my very best friend, brother and comrade, Andy McInerney.
Andy and I at a Free Puerto Rico event 2011
Andy was a professor at Bronx Community College in New York. He will surely be missed by the many whom he taught as well as his colleagues who partook in struggles for bettering college level education and for increasing the benefits and salaries of professors.
Andy was a communist. He was always fascinated when learning about the liberation struggles of oppressed people. He was adamant about white progressives today requiring to have the same disposition John Brown once had against African chattel slavery, if they sincierely claim being anti-racist. I always had respect for Andy, since I envisioned him fighting alongside John Brown if he were to live during the 1859 attack on Harpers Ferry.
As a person of white origin himself, Andy was critical of white leftists who tended to show inconsistencies of conviction, by being soft and evasive of criticizing white privilege and white entitlement. He viewed that kind of behavior unforgiving and a not-so-hidden expression of white supremacist ideology.
Andy and I became good friends during our mutual experience in Workers World Party and in the Party for Socialism & Liberation. It was in our experiences in these entities where our collaboration first grew to the finest pitch, which later on continued.
Andy McInerney with his loving partner and spouse, Eline Elara.
Wherever Andy found himself, whether organizing events on campus or mobilizing for mass demonstrations, he always sought ways to promote and apply Marxist-Leninist theory. He recognized that his moral obligation was to build in the present in preparation for the future battle for socialism in the United States.
Andy was indeed a revolutionary who also contributed to my own political development. In 1991 when I first met him the world revolutionary movement went into disarray, resulting from the impact the collapse of the Soviet Union was having everywhere.
Andy and his daughter Arlen McInerney.
Andy & the very young Arlen McInerney.
He was an optimist, even under dim circumstances. He always told me that the collapse of the Soviet Union was only a temporary victory for imperialism and that we should maintain our course in building for revolution in this country regardless.
Andy understood that throughout history such phenomenon also occurred with other social & economic systems. It was Andy who told me “not to worry” and enlightened me to how the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte in France was equivalent to the restoration of capitalism in Russia. Bonaparte restored the political power of the monarchy that was defeated by the 1789 French Revolution.
Andy was of Irish descent. He demonstrated the utmost respect to me when he discovered that I was a Young Lord and a Puerto Rican revolutionary nationalist. In our exchanges we strengthened each other’s understanding of the Irish-Puerto Rican connection. It was Andy who first made me aware that Irish revolutionary James Connolly had asked Puerto Rican Nationalist leader Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos to draw up a draft for the Constitution of a free Irish republic.
Ana Lopez Betancourt and Andy McInerney
There is much more that can be said about Andy McInerney. He touched the hearts of so many people. His greatest trait which describes his finest qualities as a human being was his incredible love and respect for teaching and learning, a fundamental requirement for what it takes to be a revolutionary. Andy’s disposition came with an eagerness to learn and pass the knowledge on to others.
I will miss you my dear brother and comrade, Andy McInerney. You were always there for me during the thick and thin. There is much about you that I will cherish and feel honored that you were in my life. And above all, I shall eternally be grateful to you for helping me strengthen my resolve to keep fighting until this social system of oppression is finally smashed by the will of the vast majority of oppressed and exploited people.
Andy McInerney – PRESENTE!
machetero5 Tribute 4 Comments December 11, 2018 December 15, 2018 3 Minutes
Remember FRED HAMPTON & MARK CLARK, on the 50th anniversary of their murders by police.
By Carlito Rovira The wave of repression unleashed on the Black liberation movement in the 1960’s and 1970’s by the FBI’s “Operation COINTELPRO” reached its height with a series of murderous attacks on the Black Panther Party. One of the most horrendous episodes of this onslaught took place on Dec. 4, 1969, when Black Panther Party figures Fred Hampton and Mark Clark were assassinated by police.
In a coordinated effort between the Illinois State Attorney’s Office, Cook County Police Department, the Chicago Police Department and the FBI, a heavily armed assault was launched in the early morning hours on Fred Hampton’s residence. With a vicious sense of racist hatred and no regard for human life, the police fired their weapons at will through a wall separating the hallway from the apartment. The two revolutionaries were killed.
In the days that followed, law enforcement officials were quick to reinvent the facts. They claimed that the occupants of the apartment fired guns at police. Their story never held water. Evidence gathered from the forensic investigation and other inquiries pointed exclusively to police savagery in the attack.
The shaping of a leader
Hampton’s life was brief, but was rich in struggle.
Hampton was born in Chicago on Aug. 30, 1948. His parents originated from Hayneville, La., where sharecropping and racial injustice were common. His great-grandparents had worked on a plantation in that region under the horrors of slavery.
Like millions of African Americans, Hampton’s parents left the South during the Great Migration of the 1930’s to look for a better life and flee the constant threat of racist terror. They settled in Maywood, Ill., a suburb of Chicago where they worked at the Argo Starch Company.
Hampton was attracted to books, and took it upon himself to read the speeches and writings of Marcus Garvey, W.E.B. Dubois, Joan Elbert, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and others. He gained a reputation for his knowledge of Black history and began to sense the need for struggle.
As a student at Proviso East High School, he noticed that most of the students who failed were Black. Hampton began to speak out against the school administration for not providing tutoring and remedial programs for students. He was also critical of the fact that the faculty and administration were all white when one-fourth of the student body was Black.
Hampton challenged the school’s exclusive racist practice of nominating only white girls to compete for “Miss Homecoming Queen.” He organized a protest, walk-out and school boycott. As a result, the following year Black female students were included in this contest.
Fred Hampton was respected by white and Black students alike. The year after he graduated from Proviso East, a school administrator requested his help to calm racial tensions among students.
Black Panther Party Chairman Fred Hampton.
An event that likely affected the young Fred Hampton, much as it affected most of Chicago’s Black community, was the 1955 gruesome lynching of Emmett Till. The 14-year-old Till was visiting family in Mississippi when he was abducted and killed for allegedly whistling at a white woman. Till was the son of family friends and neighbors of the Hamptons.
At Triton Junior College, he studied law as a defense against police brutality aimed at the Black community. He joined the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and became the leader of its youth council at the West suburban branch, galvanizing a membership of 500.
While Hampton was in the NAACP, the Black Panther Party was opening chapters across the country and becoming a prominent force in the Black liberation struggle. Hampton began to absorb and understand the revolutionary content of the Panthers’ political perspective, and joined. He soon demonstrated his leadership abilities and became deputy chairman of the party’s Illinois chapter.
His disposition and skills as a speaker earned Hampton a moral authority. His political achievements included brokering peace with the supposed “street gangs” of Chicago, amongst them the Puerto Rican group the Young Lords. Hampton was instrumental in transforming the Young Lords into a revolutionary political organization.
The white, racist U.S. ruling class was appalled. How dare the descendents of African slaves call themselves socialists and aim to achieve Black people’s right to reparations! Even more daring was the Black Panther Party’s call for the overthrow of capitalism—a demand the ruling class could never tolerate. Their ability to forge unity in struggle was a threat in itself.
All this was happening while resentment for the war in Vietnam was on the rise. The men of privilege and wealth, with a stake in preserving the imperialist system, grew apprehensive the more it became apparent that a mass revolutionary movement was arising.
Hampton valued the need for a multinational revolutionary struggle, and organized the original Rainbow Coalition comprised of the I Wor Kuen of the Asian community, the Brown Berets of the Mexican community, the poor white workers of the Young Patriots, the Young Lords and the Black Panthers. The Black Panther Party set standards for waging struggle. Their enthusiastic projection of socialism allowed many to envision its relevance to African Americans and other oppressed nationalities.
Operation COINTELPRO, an acronym for Counter Intelligence Program, was established in the mid-1950’s to deter the development of any movement deemed a threat to the existing social, economic and political order. It remained secret until 1971, when anti-repression activists broke into an FBI field office in Media, Pa., and confiscated files revealing the hidden operation.
As the Civil Rights movement advanced—galvanizing strength from all sectors of the population, breaking the despicable Jim Crow laws and compelling the U.S. Congress to pass other progressive legislation—the FBI increasingly turned its attention to the Black liberation struggle.
The slanderous editorials against the Panthers in the capitalist-owned mass media, combined with Hoover’s frequent verbal attacks, reflected the wishes of the ruling class who sought the complete destruction of the Black Panther Party and the ideals it embodied. Internal FBI memos show that the government had a special interest in Hampton’s political activities and his associations; Chicago police were encouraged by the FBI to find a way to lock up Hampton.
These circumstances compelled the government to destroy the Black Panther Party.
“The greatest threat to national security”
The Black Panther Party openly advocated for socialist revolution, and openly supported the Chinese and Cuban revolutions. The Panthers’ breakfast program for children, among other social programs, underlined their commitment to meet the needs of communities that received nothing but oppression and neglect from the government.
Prior to Hampton’s death, police raided the Panthers’ Chicago office on three separate occasions. William O’Neal, Fred Hampton’s bodyguard, was a police informant who was instructed to draw up a floor plan of the targeted apartment weeks earlier. Law enforcement used the information gathered by O’Neal to murder Hampton.
The staunch anti-capitalist stance of these young revolutionaries who declared themselves Marxist-Leninists made them the target of the most ruthless, racist elements in power. On numerous occasions, FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover expressed a special disdain for the Black struggle, particularly towards Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. Many were not surprised when Hoover declared the Black Panther Party “the greatest threat to national security.”
Chairman Fred Hampton was a widely respected orator.
Hampton’s murder was part of a pattern of police raids, false imprisonment and executions of Black Panthers. COINTELPRO documents proved that assassination of Black leaders was among its aims. Fred Hampton and the Black Panther Party had to be eliminated simply because they had touched upon capitalism’s greatest weakness—the decisiveness and strength that a multi-national movement has in a battle against this system.
The Black Panther Party arose from the struggles of the African American people, historically the most oppressed and exploited group in the United States. They symbolized hope and received the greatest affection. They attributed Black oppression to the capitalist system, and dared to pick up arms against the state. The militancy and defiance of these young revolutionaries deeply impacted the Civil Rights and socialist movements.
Hampton and the Black Panthers believed all would benefit if the banner of the struggle against racism and national oppression was taken up by the white masses as their own. Hampton knew that it was possible to smash the racial barriers created by capitalism to divide and conquer the working class. His confidence was based on the strong belief that this system provides the motivation for all to unite and engage in revolutionary struggle.
Long live the memory of Fred Hampton & Mark Clark!
Long live the memory of the Black Panther Party!
machetero5 Black History Leave a comment December 1, 2018 December 18, 2020 6 Minutes
Black Soldiers: A History of Valor & Resistance
THE U.S. MILITARY REFLECTS THE RACISM IN CAPITALISM
African Americans’ role in the military during the Civil War was wholly progressive. Indeed, Black soldiers had a vital stake in smashing the hideous system of slavery.
While President Abraham Lincoln often expressed his indifference to the issue of emancipation, he was forced to recognize the absolute necessity of arming African Americans.
Black soldiers soon became feared by the Southern slave-owning class. Their tenacity, skill and valor as soldiers proved decisive to the North winning the Civil War. For instance, when General Ulysses S. Grant was sent to fight Gen. Robert E. Lee’s military forces in Virginia, he requested Black regiments as his principal shock troops.
Then there was Harriet Tubman. A former slave, she became an intelligence officer for the Union Army, operating behind enemy lines. Tubman’s courage made possible the capture of Confederate garrisons and by working with the “Underground Railroad” she led hundreds of slaves to their freedom.
But Tubman’s boldest and most successful mission is when she led many Black Union soldiers on the daring raid at Combahee Ferry on June 1863. In this courageous action Tubman and Black soldiers under her command were able to free 700 slaves while under fire from charging Confederate troops.
The Civil War was the last time African Americans had a positive stake in a U.S. war’s outcome. It was the only time in U.S. history when the interest of the capitalist class coincided with the aspirations of Black people.
After the Confederacy was militarily defeated “colored” volunteer units of the U.S. military were disbanded. All told, 200,000 African Americans served in the Army and Navy. Thirty thousand Blacks in uniform died in combat.
After African Americans were betrayed during Reconstruction, they were further undermined and impoverished when the South was overrun by capital investments in manufacturing, lumber and agriculture. The capitalist rulers began to cast their eyes abroad.
By 1870 four regiments of Black troops were re-organized, but were used for the vicious campaign to annihilate tribal Indigenous nations in the “Indian Wars” of the West and Southwest United States. In 1898 all four of these re-organized Black regiments were sent to be among the invading forces in the Spanish-American War. African American soldiers were used for conquering other oppressed people. The U.S. became a world imperialist power.
BLACK SOLDIERS IN THE IMPERIALIST ERA
The mysterious explosion of the U.S. battleship Maine in Havana, Cuba on Feb. 18, 1898, served as an excuse for Washington officials to declare war on Spain. The U.S. invaded the Spanish colonies of the Philippines, Guam, Cuba, and Puerto Rico, colonizing them anew. The Monroe Doctrine had already reserved all of Latin America and the Caribbean to be exploited exclusively by U.S. capitalists.
In 1899 under the leadership of Aguinaldo, the Filipino people furiously fought the new invaders. They inflicted many casualties on the U.S. Army, which falsely claimed to be “helping the people’s quest for freedom.” The U.S. government retaliated by slaughtering hundreds of thousands of Filipino women, men and children.
This genocide was not passively accepted inside the United States, as mainstream historians contend. The Anti-Imperialist League held many mass protests in major cities throughout this country.
Significant anti-war sentiment was also expressed widely in the Black community. The Black press as well as other representatives of the African American people vigorously denounced the war. The great historian, socialist and African American leader W.E.B. Du Bois played a notable role in this anti-war movement.
Most important, Black resistance surfaced inside the U.S. military. Four Black regiments sent to fight in the Philippines established a bond with the Native people there, who also were dark-skinned. These Black troops resented white officers and soldiers describing Filpinos with the same racist slurs applied to African Americans in the United States.
Filipino insurgents appealed to Black soldiers not to fight on the side of U.S. imperialism. Posters denouncing racist lynchings in the United States were placed throughout the islands, as a show of Filipino solidarity with African Americans. This political agitation helped lead to many Black troops deserting the U.S. military.
Some of these African Americans soldiers went over to the other side, joining the Filipino guerrilla army. The most notable was David Fagan, formerly of the 24th Infantry Division. The Filipino freedom fighters so respected Fagan that he was made a commander in their army. David Fagan’s example demonstrates how unity among different oppressed people is possible.
BLACK RESISTANCE & IMPERIALIST WAR
In the post-Reconstruction period, as Jim Crow laws re-introduced the “Black Codes” throughout the South, top military officials were contemptuous to the idea of having large numbers of African American recruits. But in 1917 President Woodrow Wilson conveniently signed the Selective Service Law. The U.S. entered World War 1.
The two world wars in Europe created circumstances that demanded the recruitment of large numbers of soldiers. African Americans were now accompanied by Puerto Ricans, Indigenous, and Mexican Americans as oppressed nationalities looked upon as cannon fodder. Military recruits from these sectors of society faced disproportionate casualty statistics while continuing to confront racist segregation, discrimination and violence, during and after their service.
Although African Americans made an exerted effort to prove their bravery and diligence as soldiers during war they were unable to escape discriminatory practices and customs deemed “normal” in the United States. An example was the Tuskegee Airmen, known as the “Red Tails.” These African American pilots proved their bravery and skills during World War 2 in aerial combat with Germany’s Luftwaffe. Until the end of the war they were denied recognition to avoid acknowledging that they were Black.
On June 24, 1943 racism within the U.S. military showed its ugly head once again. But this time the dignity and defiance of Black people also showed it’s face in the form of armed resistance at the Battle of Bamber Bridge.
England did not have racist segregation laws like the United States. Black soldiers were embraced in social settings by British citizens. However, white U.S. military officers, especially those from southern states, objected to racial interactions involving Black servicemen under their command.
In one particular instance military police were sent to Bamber Bridge, in the township of Lancashire to absurdly enforce segregation laws. African American soldiers from the 1511th Quartermaster Truck Regiment were abruptly confronted by MP’s in pubs and restaurants. Before long a deadly clash ensued between Black and White men wearing the same uniform.
AFRICAN AMERICANS & THE VIETNAM WAR
By the second half of the 1960’s the Civil Rights movement began to gather widespread approval and support while anti-war sentiments grew in response to U.S. military intervention in Vietnam. Washington and Pentagon officials had unleashed a massive military campaign in an attempt to crush the Vietnamese revolution, which defeated the French in 1954.
The outcry opposing this war increased in Black and Brown communities, especially due to the aggressive political agitation of the Black Panther Party and Dr. Martin Luther King’s open condemnation of the war in 1968. Growing resistance to the military draft paralleled the rise of the Black power movement. Black and Brown resentment to racism was now accompanied by widespread opposition to conscription.
The Vietnam War was the first U.S. military incursion where units were no longer racially segregated. However, white racist die-hearts among officers and enlisted soldiers continued with their traditional outlook towards Black and Brown people.
In addition to mistreatment, Black and Latino soldiers were usually ordered to carry out life threatening tasks, usually suicide missions. Although they comprised less than 30% of the U.S. population combined at the time their death toll was 3 out of 5 killed in Vietnam.
The Vietnamese understood quite well the plight of Black people in the United States and sympathized with their struggles against racist oppression. In 1924 Vietnam’s iconic revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh wrote his famous pamphlet titled “On Lynching and the Ku Klux Klan” which served as a condemnation of the racism in U.S. society and outlined the commonalities between the Black and Vietnamese liberation struggles.
It was no coincidence when Vietnamese insurgents (National Liberation Front) released Black and Brown G.I.’s captured in battle. After having political exchanges with the prisoners Black and Brown soldiers were usually released and not held as POW’s
As the war intensified many Black and Brown soldiers rebelled by collectively refusing to obey orders, and in many cases causing injury or death to white officers themselves. In every objective sense the rebelliousness of Black and Brown servicemen, along with the spread of the anti-war movement at home, aided the Vietnamese liberation struggle in its quest to rid U.S. imperialism.
Being aware of internal friction and demoralization within the U.S. military while the Vietnamese People’s Army and the National Liberation Front gained the upper hand militarily, compelled U.S. rulers to withdraw from that war in 1975.
Throughout the history of Black people serving in the U.S. military there has never been a period where they were free of the same racist oppression they faced in civilian life. The U.S. Armed Forces were created to preserve a system of inequality and for securing U.S. domination throughout the world. The U.S. military’s ideological guide is also based on what has justified Black oppression since it began — white supremacy.
Since the Civil War the presence of Black people in the military has presented a paradox to U.S. rulers. Out of necessity government and Pentagon officials welcomed the enlistment of people of color while fearing the possibility that the skills they learned would eventually be used against this system in revolutionary struggle. And understandably so.
When oppressed and exploited people find common ground in their quest for freedom unity can be established, as what occurred in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War and in other instances where Black soldiers were sent to shed blood. Social movements throughout U.S. history have proven that oppressors are only as strong as we allow them to be. Those who occupy the position of power need us more than we need them.
Working class people of all races and nationalities in this country comprise the majority and are in the position to put a stop to the chaos that now exist. Such is what will lay the basis for ending Black oppression and the reign of U.S. imperialism. It is the only way that we can bring into existence a world without continual war and terror.
machetero5 Black History 2 Comments November 12, 2018 August 7, 2020 7 Minutes
Cuba and Puerto Rico: Two Wings of the Same Bird
Since the earliest human societies, people have used animal images to express their beliefs. Painting animals on pottery, garments and cave walls arose from ritual notions about the power of this imagery.
With the development of class society, animal symbols took on new meaning. Animal characteristics have been interpreted in folklore to explain the miserable reality of the poor or to justify social privileges for wealthy rulers.
Leading capitalists like J.P. Morgan, John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie promoted Herbert Spencer’s “social Darwinism” during the rise of imperialism. This “theory” described the exploited and oppressed as “weaker species”, etc.
Moreover, the predatory bald eagle was chosen to glorify a government that sanctioned genocide and African chattel slavery.
On the other hand, the oppressed have also used symbols, in this case to express their resistance. One famous example is the “Two Wings of the Same Bird” concept. This metaphor was created by the legendary Puerto Rican revolutionary literary and poet Lola Rodriguez De Tio. It was later on used in musical rendition by Cuban poet and revolutionary leader Jose Marti. It describes the historical relationship of solidarity between Cuba and Puerto Rico.
Since some of the most beautiful birds in the world inhabit the Caribbean, it was easy for Lola Rodriguez De Tio to use this life form as poetic symbolism in revolutionary politics. The “bird” she described is made up of the island countries of the Greater Antilles — the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica, with Cuba and Puerto Rico on opposite ends of the region, functioning as wings.
The concept of a Caribbean federation of nations originated from the Haitian Revolution. For most of the 1800’s Haiti was the beacon of revolution in the Western Hemisphere, like what the Soviet Union was during the early part of the Twentieth Century.
Ramon Emeterio Betances, who was of African decent himself, was the symbolic leader of the 1868 El Grito De Lares uprising in Puerto Rico. He had a deep respect for the ideals of the Haitian struggle. Coupled with the political commonalities Betances had with Lola Rodriguez De Tio, his trusted comrade, is likely what motivated her poetic expression of “Two Wings of the Same Bird”.
Both Lola Rodriguez De Tio and Jose Marti were internationalists and expressed revolutionary traditions in poetic form. De Tio and Marti identified with all anti-colonial struggles in addition to having a special affection for the liberation struggles of each other’s country, which shared a common suffering under Spanish tyranny.
In the early 1860s revolutionaries from both countries secretly met in a hotel on Broome Street in New York City to form the Society for the Independence of Cuba & Puerto Rico.
Members of this group helped facilitate the 1868 “El Grito De Lares” uprising. Under the leadership of Ramon Emeterio Betances, African slaves, workers and peasants all did their part to build the efforts for this battle. When their attempt for independence failed, about 2000 Puerto Rican rebels went to Cuba to continue the fight against Spanish colonialism. Among the Puerto Ricans to join this venture was Juan Rius Rivera, who became a commander in the Cuban rebel army.
Caribbean People Fight for Cuban & Puerto Rican freedom
Haitians, Dominicans, Jamaicans and Puerto Ricans were among the insurgents who fought in El Grito De Lares and Cuba’s El Grito De Yara, both in 1868. This inspired Jose Marti to preserve the use of the “two wings” metaphor.
Marti recognized the threat a rising U.S. imperialist power would pose to the Caribbean peoples. His wish for a united Caribbean federation was based on a calculated necessity. Familiar with the atrocities the U.S. rulers committed against the oppressed at home, Marti knew he could expect no better treatment from the United States than from Spain.
In 1895 Cuban revolutionaries launched a war for independence. They were gaining the upper hand in the war against Spain. But in 1898 their efforts were interrupted when the United States invaded Cuba, Guam, the Philippines and Puerto Rico.
Two years later on March 24, 1897 Puerto Ricans attempted once again to use force in their quest for freedom at the uprising known as “Intentona de Yauco.”
Jose Marti died in 1895. He never saw his wish for a free Cuba in a Caribbean federation come true.
But thanks to the 1959 Cuban Revolution, his ideals remain alive today. Although Puerto Rico and Cuba live under opposite social systems, there is still solidarity between the peoples of the “two wings.”
Cuba’s revolutionary government has officially recognized Puerto Rico’s independence struggle. It even established an “Office of Puerto Rico.”
Cuba has also given political asylum to Puerto Rican anti-colonial fighters sought by the U.S. government. At the United Nations, Cuba has fought for world recognition of Puerto Rico’s historical struggle for independence and self-determination.
Many Puerto Ricans return this solidarity by continuing to break the criminal U.S. blockade against Cuba, traveling there from Puerto Rico itself. For decades these anti-colonialists travel back and forth to Cuba.
The oppressed peoples’ drive to unite and maintain such traditions in their common struggle is a vital weapon to end U.S. imperialism’s rule. No country in the world has remained committed and firm in their solidarity to Puerto Rico’s struggle for national liberation than Cuba.
LONG LIVE THE TWO WINGS OF THE SAME BIRD!
machetero5 Puerto Rican history 1 Comment September 17, 2018 December 20, 2020 4 Minutes
Remember the 1978 CERRO MARAVILLA murders!
On July 25, 1978, Puerto Rican police assassinated two young pro-independence activists. This brutal and blatant murder, known as the Cerro Maravilla murders, exposed for the world to see the violence with which U.S. imperialism keeps Puerto Rico in chains to this day.
The controversy and the cover-up that followed were like none other in Puerto Rico’s political history. It involved government officials at the highest level, top police brass as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Justice Department.
Arnaldo Darío Rosado, 24, and Carlos Soto Arriví, 18, had been involved in pro-independence groups before. Inspired by the heroes of independence who championed the liberation of the homeland from U.S. rule by any means necessary, they joined the Armed Revolutionary Movement (MRA). The MRA had no experience in such matters, it never carried out any military actions in the past.
A police agent, Alejandro González Malavé, infiltrated the group. He recruited Darío and Soto to set fire to a communications tower on the mountain named Cerro Maravilla. The act was supposed to protest the imprisonment of Oscar Collazo (imprisoned for the 1950 armed attack on U.S. President Harry Truman) and Lolita Lebron, Rafael Cancel Miranda, Irving Flores, and Andres Figueroa Cordero (imprisoned for a 1954 armed attack on the U.S. Congress).
By 1978, the freedom of these political prisoners was a campaign of paramount importance, both to the pro-independence movement in Puerto Rico and to human rights advocates around the world. In fact, it was a frequently mentioned issue in news outlets throughout the world and at United Nations Organization discussions on decolonization.
It was a clever manipulative tactic by the Puerto Rico Police. First and foremost, July 25th is the date of the U.S. military invasion in 1898. And because Arnaldo and Carlos were highly devoted to the cause for Puerto Rico’s independence but were too inexperienced to detect how they were being lured into a trap, it was easy for the police to lead them to their deaths.
COLONIAL POLICE MURDER ARNALDO & CARLOS
On the evening of July 25, 1978, the three forced taxi driver Julio Ortiz Molina to drive them to the communications tower at the top of the mountain in Cerro Maravilla.
Once the vehicle arrived at the location, heavily armed police opened fire on the cab. Darío and Soto shouted, “Don’t shoot, we surrender,” according to well-documented testimony. The two were dragged out of the car, savagely beaten then forced to kneel. They were then shot, execution style.
A sketched depiction of Arnaldo and Carlos being murdered.
Cops who testified during the investigation disclosed that several hours before the murders, officers assigned to the sting were ordered by Col. Angel Perez Casillas, commander of the Intelligence Division, that, “These terrorists should not come down (from the mountain) alive.”
Eyewitness accounts confirmed what many in the independence movement had all along asserted. The assassination of the two independence activists was a political statement on the part of the colonial Puerto Rico Police.
Then Governor of Puerto Rico, Carlos Romero Barcelo, of the pro-statehood New Progressive Party, immediately hailed the cops as heroes.
Pretentious investigations were conducted by the colonial government, as well as by the FBI and the Justice Department, but only to assist in a systematic cover-up motivated by the already existing colonial setting in Puerto Rico.
In the aftermath of the killings, every agency involved in the investigation was quick to exonerate the killer cops and demonize the two victims, and for clear-cut and well-defined reasons. The Puerto Rico Police exists as the principle enforcer of U.S. colonial policy.
Historically, every political repressive act by the U.S. rulers involved the complicity of the Puerto Rico Police. It has served as the pit bull of U.S. agencies, most especially the FBI; dating back to the attacks on Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos, the Nationalist Party and the brutal Rio Piedras and the Ponce Massacres.
This specially trained armed attachment of U.S. colonialism is perhaps one of the most sophisticated apparatuses of law enforcement in all 50 states and occupied territories. It is defined by colonial law as a “quasi-military” organization which is granted assistance by the National Guard, in everything involved to the work of a “civilian” police force.
TYRANTS ARE NOT INVINCIBLE. POLITICAL ADVANTAGE CAN SHIFT
Regardless of differences in political beliefs, widespread indignation to these murders came from all sectors of the population. A momentum grew to such a degree of pressure that it caused a political crisis for the U.S. colonizers in Puerto Rico.
On April 29, 1986, undercover cop/provocateur Alejandro González Malavé was assassinated in front of his mother’s house in Bayamón. He was shot three times by a group identifying itself as the “Volunteer Organization for the Revolution.” Boricuas in Puerto Rico and the diaspora applauded his death and viewed it as a well deserved act of justice.
The FBI considered this group “one of the most dangerous terrorist organizations in the United States.” On December 3, 1979 the V.O.R. claimed responsibility for an attack on a U.S. Navy bus in Puerto Rico in which two Navy personnel were killed and 10 injured, and the destruction of 6 jet fighters at a National Guard base on January 12, 1981.
In the end, eight police officers were convicted and given prison sentences, ranging from 6 to 30 years. But these prison sentences were merely a concession made by the colonial court to ease the mounting outcry for justice. The greatest concern Washington officials have always had about it’s stranglehold on Puerto Rico is the everlasting potential for mass rebellion.
Protest demonstrations occurred everywhere in Puerto Rico and the diaspora, demanding justice for Arnaldo and Carlos. News of the details surrounding this case reached global attention and pointed to the inhumanity of the U.S. presence and domination in Puerto Rico.
Protest gatherings occur annually on site of the tragic event.
The Cerro Maravilla murders were not the first lives to be taken away from brave men and women who fought for independence and loved their homeland. Nor will the threat be gone of future incidents like Cerro Maravilla in 1978, so long as U.S. colonialism in Puerto Rico continues to exist. It is the armed agencies of U.S. colonialism who have repeatedly proven to be the real terrorists.
No matter where, when or how the decisive battles for Puerto Rican national liberation may ensue, it shall certainly be a contribution to the worldwide defeat of U.S. imperialism. The murders of Arnaldo Darío Rosado and Carlos Soto Arriví will most definitely serve as reason to condemn and bring about the demise of this vile system.
Arnaldo Darío Rosado & Carlos Soto Arriví – PRESENTE!
QUE VIVA PUERTO RICO LIBRE!
machetero5 Puerto Rican history Leave a comment July 23, 2018 July 26, 2020 5 Minutes
Cops exploit Bronx tragedy; WE NEED PEOPLE’S ORGANIZATION INSTEAD!
In the past week many people have been devastated, especially in New York City’s Bronx community, by news video coverage of 15 year old Lesandro Guzman-Feliz, who was also known as “Junior.” The graphic video shows Lesandro being savagely stabbed and hacked to death by members of a street youth gang known as “Los Trinitarios.”
There has been a tremendous outpouring of sympathy by people throughout the city and across the country for Lesandro Guzman-Feliz’s grieving mother and family, who will be impacted by this tragic event for years to come. Unfortunately, public discussion of this case was immediately limited by the media and has not addressed the social context that fuel these events in poor working-class communities.
Media reports have emphasized the perpetrators’ life-time record of criminal activity and zeroed-in on outcries for justice by neighborhood residents. And understandably so, mainstream news outlets sensationalized reports of this tragedy and have in various ways called upon stepping up police activity in oppressed people of color neighborhoods while insidiously attempting to facilitate community support for this end.
First we must ask, why is the racist police —with the assistance of the news media— trying to manipulate the justified anguish of this predominantly Dominican Bronx neighborhood? Why is the police controlling the narrative of these events?
As we well know, the police have never been a friend of the Latino community. The NYPD has historically been responsible for killing scores of unarmed Black and Latino people in this city, with violence comparable to that which was deployed against Lesandro.
And despite the police’s repeated mention that Lesandro Guzman-Feliz aspired to be a cop and that he was a member of the Explorers, a youth club under the auspices of the NYPD, when the police was called to the scene it treated Lesandro with the same contempt it treats all youth of color.
In fact, the attitudes of the two responding NYPD officers serve as a window into how the police view violence among people of color. A later-released video shows that as Lesandro laid bleeding to death two uniformed cops stood back without attempting to save his life.
No one can deny that these hideous crimes merit punishment and justice. Such acts are indisputably a clear indication of a mental and emotional departure from basic moral values and a sense of humanity. Death by senseless violence continues to be part of a disturbing panorama that describes the reality for many communities of color.
Violence conducted by individuals for the pettiest of reason is a behavioral matter that can only be addressed in a discussion of culture of the society within which it happens. That is, the violent historical setting from which capitalist culture developed. And because culture is at the heart of this matter, it is unfortunate that a percentage of unstable individuals among oppressed people will tend to mimic the violence of our oppressors.
Violence among oppressed people will never be a problem that the police will attempt to eradicate. They will point to its existence but only as a ploy to convince us that diminishing civil liberties and other meager freedoms works to our “safety.” In short, the deviant behavior of a few will always be used to enhance the powers of the police, courts and prisons.
In fact, since the very beginning of the police, dating back to slavery, their profession centers on inflicting violence on our people whenever they deem necessary. For this reason alone poor working class people cannot rely on the police state for salvation.
Gang violence was never as acute of a problem as it is now, until the 1980’s, when an influx of drugs consumed many communities of color. There was ample evidence, then, pointing to law enforcement, along with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), as the main perpetrators in what soon thereafter became a widespread crisis. Gang leaders were corrupted which made these organizations an essential part of the operations that led to funneling drugs into poor communities.
Ultimately every oppressed person in this country will be compelled to realize that peace and security can only come about from our own actions and organizing efforts.
Historically, not all street organizations involved themselves in hideous criminal activity. Many youths joined these groups for noble reasons and simply to obtain a sense of safety and belonging. There are instances in history where street youth groups protected neighborhood residents from crime.
One good example is the Young Lords, a Puerto Rican/Latino youth group that developed on the streets and prisons in Chicago during the 1960’s. They were influenced by the political events of that decade, especially by the activist work of the Black Panther Party. Eventually the Young Lords transcended to become a revolutionary entity.
The Young Lords began on the streets and prisons of Chicago. They eventually transcended to become a revolutionary entity.
Such is the direction that these street youth groups of today must take. They must either side with the people and fight on their behalf or allow themselves to be absorbed by the efforts of the police state. In which case they would risk feeling the wrath of a rising revolutionary mass movement.
Justice and protection from criminal elements that have gone to the point of no return, and forgiveness, as Lesandro Guzman-Feliz’s killers, can only come about with a politically and organizationally sophisticated militant mass movement. And that would automatically imply our people exercising the right to use all techniques and methods of self-defense.
machetero5 Political Exposure 2 Comments June 29, 2018 December 2, 2018 4 Minutes
The Puerto Rican Flag was born on December 22, 1895 — a symbol of anti-colonial struggle.
On December 22, 1895 (125 years ago), Boricuas affiliated with the Cuban Revolutionary Party, created the flag of Puerto Rico at a secret meeting held at the Chimney Corner Hall in New York City. At the helm of this noble effort were the prominent Manuel Besosa and Juan de Mata Terreforte, an exiled veteran of the 1868 Grito De Lares uprising.
From the early 1800’s, New York City served as a safe haven for both Cuban and Puerto Rican revolutionaries who sought to overthrow Spain’s repressive colonial rule. These two countries were Spain’s remaining colonies after a series of successful revolutions for independence in Latin America. It is no wonder why New York City became the birthplace for both the Cuban and Puerto Rican flags.
The Puerto Rican patriots chose to invert the colors of the Cuban Flag, following the traditions of the “Two Wings of the Same Bird” – a poetic metaphor by the legendary female literary Lola Rodriguez De Tio. This metaphorical expression was later used in musical rendition by Cuban revolutionary leader, Jose Marti. Freedom fighters from both countries collaborated for centuries in a mutual struggle against Spanish tyranny.
To Puerto Ricans, like all oppressed people striving to build nationhood, the flag represents many things. It is the one representation that compels us to express our aspirations and deepest sentiments connected to our history, culture and heritage.
Twenty-seven years prior to the Chimney Corner Hall meeting, Ramon Emeterio Betances and other revolutionary leaders of the 1868 El Grito De Lares uprising saw the necessity of creating such a symbol for the newly established nation in struggle. The leadership of that movement understood quite well the role that spirituality plays in a fierce battle for liberation.
Mariana Bracetti Cuevas, who was also a professional seamstress, created the first Puerto Rican flag. She designed a banner comprising of two red and two turquoise blue boxes, divided by a white cross, with a white star on the upper left.
In the years following the courageous attempt by the Lares insurrectionists, the independence movement continued to exist clandestinely due to the political climate. The Lares martyrs and their supporters were systematically imprisoned, tortured and brutally killed by the Spanish authorities. Puerto Rico was under the most repressive circumstances, compelling the movement to retreat.
Many who survived the onslaught fled to New York while others went to Cuba to join their comrades fighting to liberate their country. Among these brave Puerto Rican patriots was Juan Ruiz Rivera, who would earn the rank of general in the Cuban revolutionary army.
Despite the difficult circumstances, the anti-colonial movement in Puerto Rico gradually regained momentum. Moreover, it was these harsh conditions that motivated the meeting at Chimney Corner Hall and the creation of the current Puerto Rican flag.
On March 24, 1897, the present-day flag of Puerto Rico was flown for the first time in the municipality of Yauco, in an uprising known as “Intentona de Yauco.” It was the last attempt made to win independence from Spanish colonialism.
The 1897 “Intentona de Yauco” uprising.
Since the Intentona de Yauco, the Puerto Rican Flag has served to inspire the anti-colonial movement in Puerto Rico as well as in the struggles waged by the Puerto Rican diaspora for civil rights and against all forms of brutal oppression. It has been the tradition for the flag to be an inspiration in the battle for freedom and justice.
In 1977, Puerto Rican activists seized control of the Statue of Liberty. They unfurled
a huge PR flag as a statement demanding the release of Nationalist political prisoners.
On November 5, 2000, Tito Kayak places the Puerto Rican Flag on the crown of the
Statue of Liberty to protest the U.S. Navy target practice bombing of Vieques, PR.
The devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in 2017 coupled with the continued enforcement of U.S. colonial policy, made the flag a symbol of hope. Nationalism became a critical force that provided moral strength to the Puerto Rican people in the ongoing resistance.
In fact, Mother Nature’s destructive forces can never compare with the attitudes of U.S. government officials. With their policy of neglect U.S. officials contributed to the lost of 4,645 Puerto Rican lives — a death toll the Trump administration blatantly disputed and trivialized. The criminality of the Jones Act combined with the dangerously ineffective FEMA administrators, showed us (and the World) the genocidal policies of both past and present U.S. Presidents — regardless of political party affiliation.
Criminalization of the Puerto Rican Flag
Adding insult to injury, after the U.S. militarily invaded and colonized Puerto Rico in 1898, use of the flag was discouraged and stigmatized as something evil by U.S. officials. But it was during the imposition of Law 53 of 1948, better known as the Gag Law, ( in Spanish: Ley de La Mordaza), anyone caught displaying or possessing the Puerto Rican flag was immediately arrested by the colonial authorities. This vicious law aimed to quell mass support for independence but was also used to persecute Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos and the Nationalist Party.
Without warrants, homes, schools, businesses and houses of worship were randomly searched by colonial police looking for “contraband” flags. Thanks to the nationalist fighting spirit of the Puerto Rican masses the U.S. rulers were forced to eliminate this law.
In 1957, Law 53 of 1948, was removed as well as the ban on the Puerto Rican flag. However, the original turquoise blue on the flag was replaced by the same dark blue in the U.S. Flag, in an attempt to psychologically cause a false sense assimilation between Puerto Ricans and the foreign oppressors.
On the left the original version of 1895. On the right the version imposed by U.S. colonialism.
When we wave the Puerto Rican Flag in annual events, let’s not do it in vain and end up taking this honor for granted. Those who continue to colonize us want to ensure our national symbols be no more than a passing fad. The Puerto Rican flag was conceived as a result of sacrifices made by many who fought for the freedom of our people.
That is why on this date, December 22nd, we celebrate the Puerto Rican Flag and salute the memory of our ancestors who fought gallantly for a noble cause. Despite everything the rulers have done to us through racism and attempts to destroy our identity as a people, Boricuas continue to raise our highest symbol with pride. QUE BONITA BANDERA!
machetero5 Puerto Rican history 7 Comments June 3, 2018 December 21, 2020 4 Minutes
LONG LIVE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF KARL MARX ON THE 200th YEAR OF HIS BIRTH!
On May 5, 1818 in the city of Trier, Prussia, a great historic figure was born who would eventually send shock waves towards every school of thinking. Karl Marx would impact all of society, including those who served to protect the insecure class of oppressors, tyrants and exploiters, during his time.
This gallant revolutionary eventually formulated ideas that would serve to provide oppressed and exploited people with a comprehensive revolutionary theory, based on the social and economic status of the working class. It was in collaboration with his most trusted comrade and friend, Friedrich Engels, that Marx was able to develop a scientific approach for examining capitalism — in order to expedite it’s overthrow.
One of the greatest achievements made by Marx was his analytical conclusions of how capitalist profits are created. The capitalist class were not the lords of society because they worked harder or were smarter than anyone else. Their position was thanks to their theft of surplus value — the value of commodities above and beyond what is socially necessary to produce them. This surplus value is the fruit of unpaid labor, which becomes the nucleus of the vast wealth stolen by the capitalists.
The rapidity of production that resulted meant that abundance tended to cause scarcity, when overproduction caused job layoffs thus making commodity goods unaffordable for workers, while capitalists were only interested in satisfying themselves with a lust to maximize the rate of surplus value.
Once these commodity goods circulated in the market and sold the already created surplus value would then be realized as profits.
And because capitalism collectivized commodity production with concentrations of workers organized for a distribution of labor, a socialization of production was introduced. The magnitude of production gradually reached levels never before seen in human history. The capability of the productive forces meeting the needs of everyone in this society several times over revealed why poverty and want are an absurdity that is inherited in this system. This is a phenomenon that shall inevitably compel working people to rebel.
In the words of Karl Marx: “The essential conditions for the existence and for the sway of the bourgeois class is the formation and augmentation of capital; the condition for capital is wage-labour. Wage-labour rests exclusively on competition between the labourers. The advance of industry, whose involuntary promoter is the bourgeoisie, replaces the isolation of the labourers, due to competition, by the revolutionary combination, due to association. The development of Modern Industry, therefore, cuts from under its feet the very foundation on which the bourgeoisie produces and appropriates products. What the bourgeoisie therefore produces, above all, are its own grave-diggers. Its fall and the victory of the proletariat are equally inevitable.“
It was this analysis that led Marx and Engels to become adamant and unforgiving in their critiques of Political Economy, that is, the deceitful methods and hypocritical overtures used by the rulers to justify their parasitic behavior in the brutal exploitation of working people.
This analysis was also central in Marx’s world outlook that defined his conceptions in philosophy, ideology, politics, history, culture, but most important of all his attitude towards the antagonistic relationship between opposing social classes.
KARL MARX’S TREMENDOUS IMPACT ON THE WORLD
Marx’s ideas impacted progressive and revolutionary movements on every continent throughout the 20th Century, long after his death. Thanks to the political leadership of the Russian V.I. Lenin, Marx’s ideas guided the developments of the Soviet Union, the world’s first experiment in socialist planned economy.
Russian revolutionary leader, V.I. Lenin, at the Marx & Engels monument in the Soviet Union, 1918.
For the most part Marx’s theories proved consistent with his expectations as workers in industrialized capitalist countries rose up in fierce rebellion while in the plundered and colonized regions of Africa, Asia and Latin America capitalist imperialism was challenged by the fury of national liberation struggles.
It is no wonder why revolutionary figures like Fidel Castro, Ernesto “Che” Guevara, Ho Chi Minh, Kwame Nkrumah, Juan Antonio Corretjer, Chris Hani, Mao Zedong, Walter Rodney, Patrice Lumumba, Kim Il-Sung and many others, resorted to embrace Marxism and sought ways to apply it’s many lessons to their respective realities.
Contained in Marx and Engel’s earliest writings like the Philosophical & Economic Manuscript, The Communist Manifesto, The Origins of the Family, Private Property & the State, The Civil War in the United States, Utopia and Scientific Socialism, On Religion, Wage, Price and Profit, along with the rest of their vast collection of writings, are many valuable lessons which are indisputably applicable in our experiences today. That is why, to this day, 135 years after his death, Karl Marx continues to be despised and dreaded by the capitalist rulers.
The classic writing that continues to haunt the ruling class.
In the United States, African American figures like Cyril Briggs, Harry Haywood, W.E.B. DuBois, Paul Robeson, and many more, were able to see how the Black liberation struggle had natural affinities with the fundamental analysis of Marxism. By the 1960’s-70’s Marxism’s most notable writing “The Communist Manifesto” became one of several political education study requirement for members of the Black Panther Party and the Young Lords.
KARL MARX & THE CIVIL WAR IN THE UNITED STATES
One of the most notable of Marx’s political involvements was his intervention in the events of the Civil War in the United States. African chattel slavery in the U.S. was the most lucrative and most brutal in all of history. It was a system that served as the economic impetus for capitalism and allowed it to grow into the colossal wealth it comprises today.
Through his correspondence with President Abraham Lincoln and through his column in the New York Tribune Karl Marx sought to build pressure by being firmly insistent about the need for a decree that made slavery technically illegal.
On January 1, 1863 Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This monumental document became the legal precedent for recruiting and arming former slaves. Although Lincoln’s motives were of military consideration the Emancipation Proclamation hastened the outcome of the war and would eventually guarantee the defeat of the Southern Slavocracy.
Sectors of the British ruling class who had vested economic interest in the South’s slave economy had desired to militarily intervene in support of the Confederacy. Thanks to Karl Marx’s leadership in the powerful International Workingmen’s Association of England the British rulers were prevented from coming to the aid of the Southern slave owning class.
Karl Marx’s leading role mobilizing the English working class to prevent the prolongation of African chattel slavery in the United States was in every objective sense a profound act of solidarity to the African American people. Marx’s convictions were firm, it is why he stated, “Labor in the white skin can never free itself as long as labor in the black skin is branded.”
MARXISM MORE RELEVANT TODAY THAN EVER BEFORE
The revolutionary contributions of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels continue to be the target of bourgeois philosophers, economists and historians. Ruling class scholars demonstrate their contempt for working class people by falsely accusing Marxism of being “totalitarian” or by asserting that it is filled with nothing but “unrealizable fantasy,” etc.
Similarly, there are those even within the predominantly white socialist left of this country who claim, dripping with social arrogance, that Marxism and the nationalism of oppressed people are contradictory, and can never be reconciled to compliment one another, in the fight against the capitalist rulers. Others in the more conservative sectors of the national movements, strictly concerned with the narrowest, cultural sentiments of nationalism, mistakenly assert that Marxism is a European or “white thing” and is therefore irrelevant to national liberation struggles.
Both of these views only serve to promote the reactionary notions of white supremacy and anti-communism. Objective material facts prove the opposite. Under the intense circumstances of imperialism today all oppressed entities have a definite class relationship to capitalism. It is a phenomenon which no one can escape.
People of color in the United States are the most exploited, persecuted communities. They are victims of police violence and imprisonment. If anyone is to have a greater stake and say in the downfall of this vile system and the establishment of a new society, it is those who have been historically on the bottom of social and economic disparity.
It is an absurdity and a reflection of how deeply embedded white privilege is in the culture to believe that mastering Marxism requires that people of color dismiss their self-identity as historically constituted national groupings within the broader population. This distortion of the meaning of Marxism dismisses the necessity of socialism coming about on equal terms and has resulted in preserving bourgeois traditions disguised under the mantle of upholding working class “unity.”
The teachings of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels are today more relevant to the liberation struggles of Black, Latino, Asian, Arab and Indigenous people than ever before, especially because of the super-exploitation and increasing numbers of these national groups coming into the U.S. working class.
The capitalist ideological institutions like the church, the mass media, public education, etc., will implicitly and explicitly encourage us to accept what exist, that is, to be submissive to the racist injustices of the police state and the rule of wealthy exploiters. It was precisely the social class oppression, bringing so much suffering in our world that Karl Marx selflessly devoted his entire life to condemn and worked towards undoing.
If Karl Marx were alive today he would have surely been part of the movements condemning the persecution of immigrant and undocumented families in the United States, the racist police killings of African Americans, the U.S.-backed Israeli occupation of Palestine as well as the U.S. colonization of Puerto Rico.
It is Marx’s uncompromising devotion to revolution on behalf of the workers and oppressed people of the world that explains the ruling class’s utter hatred for the conceptions he developed, including the relevance of Marxism to every question facing the world today. The rulers can not bear the thought of a well-articulated analysis that calls for an end to capitalism and points towards the only direction for bringing about the complete emancipation of the human race.
Karl Marx tomb at Highgate Cemetery, London, England.
machetero5 History Leave a comment April 30, 2018 January 30, 2019 7 Minutes
THE IMAGE OF DR. PEDRO ALBIZU CAMPOS MUST BE RESPECTED!
Latin America has produced many revolutionary figures who have left imprints in history with their outstanding examples of courage and selfless deeds. Whether or not these freedom fighters were conscious of it what they demonstrated in their actions would serve for future generations to emulate to complete the task of eliminating the reign of oppressors forever.
These exemplary men and women, like Anacaona, Simon Bolivar, Petra Herrera-Ruiz, Celia Sanchez, Augusto César Sandino, Lolita Lebron, Fidel Castro and Valentina Vazquez, just to mention a few, came about as a consequence of the determination of oppressed people who seek whatever means to achieve their freedom.
Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos, the once leader of the Nationalist Party of Puerto Rico and present-day icon of the Puerto Rican liberation struggle, has secured an important place in the history of struggle of all oppressed people.
The imagery of Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos, like the photographic or artistic depiction of other renown revolutionary figures, ceases to be the visual property of the individual once it becomes a representation of a people with a cause. In actuality, such depictions are the visual expression of a people in a historical endeavor for emancipation.
And because it is an artistic rendition symbolizing a historical revolutionary quest it must therefore be treated with the utmost respect, as if it were a people’s national flag.
The recent defamation of a well known photographic pose of Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos has to be viewed critically and the motives behind its creation must be questioned because of the context of who Don Pedro Albizu Campos was and precisely what would have been his disposition of the devastating events now occurring in Puerto Rico, which have exacerbated the impact of U.S. colonialism there.
Some will argue that this is an “art challenge”, elevating LGBTQ themes and so on. However, there is good art and there is bad art, no equilibrium among the two. There is art that serves the oppressors and art that serves the oppressed, that is, the liberation struggle. A quick view of the defamed image would tend to make the revolutionary appear as a clown or charlatan.
I know quite well that the once transgender leader of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising and eventual member of the Young Lords Silvia Rivera, would have been appalled by this.
To superimpose color shading on the facial features of this revolutionary is to diminish the dignity and seriousness of the memory of someone who the U.S. colonizers continue to despise and dread.
Placing lipstick and eyeshadow on an imagery many revolutionary nationalists view as unassailable is equal to placing shades over his eyes, a baseball cap over his head and a blunt in his mouth. That would naturally be offensive at the highest degree to anyone who embraces the meaning of Don Pedro.
Needless to mention, that the creation of such images can only entertain the wishes of those who are hostile to the cause for Puerto Rico’s independence.
Shame on those who endorse this display of self-hatred, whether implicitly or explicitly, especially as we approach the 53rd anniversary of Pedro Albizu Campos’ death, April 21, 1965.
The colonizers also understand that art is political and that it can be used as a weapon. The question automatically then becomes — who do you want art to serve, the aims of the colonizers or the aims of the colonized?
With this article is a rendition of the same pose ( featured photo ) which I painted 3 years ago. Dimensions: 24″ X 34″, acrylic on canvas. It was created with my love for Puerto Rico, our people and our historical national liberation struggle.
machetero5 Critical, Puerto Rican history Leave a comment April 6, 2018 December 15, 2018 2 Minutes
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Thank You Pro-Life Action Ministries!
It was one of those days.
In the morning I had my eyes dialated. Driving was difficult. I needed groceries–I wanted to cook a meal for a friend who had back surgery. The twins were cranky and needed their naps. The big kids were pokey. It was rainy and cold.
There were dozens of excuses. There always are.
But it was Good Friday, and we have a family tradition of praying in front of St. Paul’s Planned Parenthood. The service is organized and executed by Pro-Life Action Ministries (PLAM). Director Brian Gibson, his staff and a host of volunteers do a stellar job. Taking it up with the Author of Death is not easy work. They organize clergy to lead these prayer vigils every year, giving clear witness to the sanctity of human life.
The Prayer Vigil
We parked easily on the UST Seminary campus. A bus shuttled us to the abortuary. We sat near four young mothers and their wee ones. The busdriver thanked us all and said, “Have a blessed Easter!”
At the site, we prayed peacefully with hundreds of others. Our teenagers took turns holding the twins on their backs. Others held a life-size cross on their shoulders. We were humbled by the disabled people who attended, and the children were affirmed by the classmates they saw. It’s like a family, really. Everyone is curtious. Everyone is prayerful. That is, everyone except for the those on the other side.
They blasted Celtic music–trying unsuccessfully to drown out our religious songs and prayers. They wore neon pink and had a party atmosphere. What is so joyful about ending the lives of preborn babies? We wondered. They held obscene signs. One woman with green hair held a placard that said: “Safe Sex is Good!” They seemed to mock us by having a transvestite march with them, too, impersonating a woman or mother. Their false witness backfired, however. They showed our kids that the pro-choice view is convoluted. They cemented in their brains the fact that the Author of Life offers the way to the Truth. From going to these prayer vigils they have no doubt which side is right and which side is wrong. This is why we bring them again, and again, and again. Sometimes we even bring their friends.
In fact, one year when the Planned Parenhood was located in Highland Park, I received a tough question from my son’s buddy. He pointed to an incinerator-type thing outside the facility and asked, “Is that where they put the little babies?” I answered honestly, “I don’t know. Maybe.” He was disgusted. He was ignited. That kid will be a voice for the voiceless forever. The next generation needs to understand that women who don’t embrace life, carry the cross of regret forever. The youth need to work hard to help us end the right to abortion. But how can they do this if they do not learn about the atrocities of abortion?
Matthew Kelly, author of Rediscover Catholicism states:
“The only response to this cultural environment that will hold our students in good stead for a lifetime is to ignite in them a love of learning and a hunger for the truth.”
Sidewalk Counseling…Saving lives
Since March of 1981, PLAM has organized the nation’s most comprehensive and thorough sidewalk counseling program. It has documented that more than 2,500 babies have been spared from a torturous death. “These are children whose parents had decided to abort them and who were scheduled to be killed. The overwhelming majority would have been killed the same day they were saved.” (Pro-Life Action Ministries’ website–http://www.plam.org/) In fact, last year when the kids and I were at the Good Friday prayer vigil, a baby was saved by Fr. Larry Hubbard and some of the sidewalk counselors! When we heard the good news, we were so joyful. (Read the beautiful story: http://catholichotdish.com/embracing-life/a-baby-is-saved-from-abortion-during-good-friday-prayer-vigil/)
Thank you, Pro-Life Action Ministries, and all the people who pray to end abortion. Please consider attending a prayer vigil if you haven’t attended one before. And bring some youth; they will be ignited. I hope it will become a tradition for your family, too.
A baby is saved from abortion during Good Friday prayer vigil!
Photo from Creative Commons
Good Friday, a time for solemn reflection, was a glorious day this year in more ways than one!
On this day, in front of the new 46,000 square foot Planned Parenthood facility, a whopping 3,200 people assembled praying to end the scourge of abortion. Instead of the typical “Good Friday Storm,” God showered them with the gift of sunshine. And He also bestowed a more important present–the gift of the Spirit moving on behalf of life.
The Culture of Life v. The Culture of Death
At the old Planned Parenthood located in Highland Park, 4,000 babies were aborted each year. But those running it were not content with that number, so they built a bigger and grander facility, which opened last December. On Good Friday, pro-lifers marched quietly on the street in front of the new abortuary, where an area was cordoned off for the prayer vigil–those praying included religious leaders, families and children. The only sign they carried was a life-sized cross. On the other side of the fence, was a group supporting Planned Parenthood–including an elderly lady holding up a sign that read: “Don’t have sex with pro-lifers!” There was another woman over there who walked around with her pregnant belly exposed, and on the baby bump she had written: “My choice.” They jeered at the praying marchers.
And somewhere in the middle of these two groups, hesitating on the sidewalk near the entrance, was a mother contemplating abortion.
Father Larry Hubbard, a retired priest, was among the marchers, and he told me, “These mothers who have an appointment at Planned Parenthood on Good Friday are between the Lord on one side and the Devil on the other. The big question is: Who is going to win out?”
In the Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae) #50, Blessed John Paul II wrote:
“In the early afternoon of Good Friday, ‘there was darkness over the whole land…while the sun’s light failed; and the curtain of the temple was torn in two’ (Lk 23:44, 45). This is the symbol of a great cosmic disturbance and a massive conflict between the forces of good and evil, between life and death. Today we too find ourselves in the midst of a dramatic conflict between the ‘culture of death’ and the ‘culture of life.’ But the glory of the Cross is not overcome by this darkness; rather, it shines forth ever more radiantly and brightly, and is revealed as the center, meaning and goal of all history and of every human life.”
The glory of the Cross
Good Friday is a day of hope. But the woman who was hesitating on the sidewalk was no doubt feeling conflicted and quite hopeless. And even though the day was bright and sunny, this mother was probably experiencing a sense of darkness.
That is, until she met Father Larry Hubbard and the counselors with Pro-Life Action Ministries.
Brian Gibson, director of Pro-Life Action Ministries, told me that one of his staff members and a sidewalk counselor had approached the woman and laid the groundwork. They had given her literature and told her that help was available. This is when Fr. Hubbard came to the mother’s side and shone forth brightly.
“I sensed this mother was at the point of going in to abort her baby. She was such a fine lady, and she told me she didn’t want to have the abortion,” recalled Fr. Hubbard, who is also known as ‘Padre Lorenzo’ in his ministry with the Spanish speaking Catholics. “She was with a man, but he was already inside Planned Parenthood waiting for her. I think he was the one who wanted her to have the abortion, and she was just torn apart.”
Father spent about 10-15 minutes talking with the woman, and eventually encouraged her to bring the man out so that Father could speak with him, too.
The good priest said, “I walked with the vigil-goers for an hour and a half, and prayed for this couple…but she didn’t come back.” Then Father, who was there that day to fill in for another priest, went home with a heavy heart–thinking she had gone forward with the abortion.
But little did he know…
The mother chose life!
About four minutes after Father Hubbard left Planned Parenthood, the mother came out with the man. Charlie Ramsey, a staff member at Pro-Life Action Ministries, said that the couple was very receptive to obtaining help for the unborn child, and was directed toward it.
Brian Gibson said, “Father Hubbard is a gentle soul and he played a vital role is saving this baby. His intervention was by divine appointment!”
How did Father Hubbard discover the big news?
“I called him and left a message saying that the woman he had been speaking to at the Good Friday vigil left the facility. And then I told him that he had saved a baby that day,” Brian Gibson told me.
‘Padre Lorenzo’ got choked up when he talked to me about it. “I never dreamed I’d be able to change someone’s mind. That was my first one-on-one encounter.” Father, who has prayed often in front of abortion facilities, definitely gave that mother something important to ponder on Good Friday–just like Jesus did to the women He passed as He carried the cross: “Daughters, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and your children” (Lk 23-28). And this is just what this mother did. Father Hubbard said that the presence of the people at the prayer vigil, some carrying the cross, is really beautiful support which encourages mothers to choose to keep their babies. Then he added, “Thanks be to God that mother stuck to her guns and came out of Planned Parenthood–with her baby!”
And thanks be to God Father Larry Hubbard was at the vigil that day. That pre-born child was the eighth baby saved from abortion since that facility opened its doors in December. Brian Gibson and his staff are very excited that another mother was talked out of an abortion this past week, bringing the total to nine.
Father had this to say about the work of Pro-Life Action Ministries: “Brian Gibson is so persevering and his staff and volunteers are just beautiful–they want to save babies!” When I told Father that I thought the mother whose baby he helped to save should name her child ‘Larry’ or ‘Lorenza’ he gave a joyful chuckle.
(View photos from the good Friday prayer vigil)
Looking for Something Spiritual to do on Good Friday? Attend the Vigil Outside of Planned Parenthood
GOOD FRIDAY PRAYER VIGIL (Organized by Pro-Life Action Ministries)
Photo courtesy of the Pro-Life Action Ministries website
New Planned Parenthood Mega-Abortion Facility (near University Ave. & Vandalia St., Saint Paul, MN)
On Good Friday join us in prayer next to Minnesota’s highest volume abortuary at it’s new location. Fifteen area pastors will lead in scripture and prayer each half hour throughout the day. A life-sized cross will be our sign as we carry the cross of abortion. An area will be cordoned off for a family-safe day of prayer. More than 2,000 Christians joined in prayer throughout the day at each of the last three Good Friday Vigils at the old location. Help us double those numbers on April 6!
We are encouraging groups to arrange a bus of their own. All buses must be registered with our office to find out the logistics of the day. We have another off-site parking lot for these group buses. For more information or to register a bus, contact Stephanie at 651-771-1500 or stephanie@plam.org.
Basic Things to Know:
Remember, more than any other event we organize, the Good Friday Vigil is a day of prayer. Pro-Life Action Ministries will only bring one sign, a life-sized cross. And the only signs you need to bring are yourselves!
We will have portable restrooms at the Vigil site. The street where we will be is closed to all traffic and our area will be surrounded by the police “bicycle” barricades. This will be as safe as ever for families.
Bring sun screen and all you need for your children, including water, etc.
Come ready to pray and be deeply moved by God.
Parking Information: (READ!)
There will be no parking available anywhere near the Mega-Planned Parenthood on Good Friday. Please do not even drive into the area.
We have arranged for parking at the University of St. Thomas at the St. Paul Seminary parking lots. You enter from Cretin Ave. at Grand Ave. Please follow the signs or the directions by our volunteers.
Buses will shuttle everyone to and from the Good Friday Prayer Vigil site. These buses will run the entire day from 8:00 am until our closing at 4:00 pm. There will be room for light strollers and everyone attending. If you are planning on being on site for the Opening Prayer, try to arrive as close to 8:00 am as possible. Also remember that the Vigil lasts all day and coming later in the Vigil has great advantages with parking and shuttles.
For a map to parking and more information: http://www.plam.org/brochures/GFVIGIL2012.pdf
Opening Prayer–Most Reverend John Nienstedt, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
9:30–Reverend Roger Barcus, Pastor of St. Paul Apostolic Temple, St. Paul
10:00–Most Reverend Lee Pichè, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
10:30–Reverend Kenneth Krause, Outreach Pastor of Bethany Church, Bloomington
11:00–Reverend Robert Grabner, Associate Pastor of St. Augustine/Holy Trinity, South Saint Paul
11:30–Reverend David Johnson, Pastor of Elk River Evangelical Free Church, Elk River
12:00–Reverend Michael Becker, Rector of St. John Vianney Seminary, St. Paul
12:30–Reverend Randal Kasel, Pastor of the Churches of St. Paul and St. Michael, Zumbrota and Pine Island
1:00–Reverand Larry Trawick, Associate Pastor Evangelist Crusaders Church, Minneapolis
1:30–Reverend Humberto Palimino, Pastor Church of Saint Mark, St. Paul
2:00–Reverend Leo Reck, Pastor of Word of Grace Baptist Church, Minneapolis
2:30–Reverend Billy Russell, Pastor of Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Minneapolis
3:00–Reverend Scott Carl, Associate Professor of Theology at Saint Paul Seminary, Saint Paul
3:30–Reverend Fred Thoni, Pastor of Elmwood Evangelical Free Church, St. Anthony Village
3:45–Reverend Brian Lother, Pastor of Hope Community Church, Corcoran
(Thank you Brian Gibson and the staff and volunteers of Pro-Life Action Ministries for their leadership in planning this vigil!)
New Planned Parenthood in St. Paul Opens Today
Yes, it’s true…The new $16 million dollar abortion facility in St. Paul is open today. Pray that mothers and couples in a crisis pregnancy turn away from this place and seek pro-life assistance. Pray for the pregnancy help centers and the sidewalk counselors;
New Planned Parenthood in St. Paul
that they receive the gift of patience, knowledge, strength and perseverance. And pray that the staff at this mega clinic has a change of heart.
According to Steven Ertelt of Lifenews.com, more than a third of all abortions in Minnesota–approximately 4,000 a year–will occur at this site. (Please read the whole article.)
Earlier this year, Brian Gibson of Pro-Life Action Ministries told a busload of people praying at the construction site: (Please read my blog about this topic.)
Planned Parenthood claims that this new facility, which is larger than a half city-block, is NOT about abortion. However, in all the years PP was in Highland, they were performing abortions during the first trimester. But unfortunately, this past summer they have expanded into doing abortions into the second trimester.
Prayer for the Hopeless Unborn
Heavenly Father, in Your love for us, protect against the wickedness of the devil, those helpless little ones to whom You have given the gift of life.
Touch with pity the hearts of those women pregnant in our world today who are not thinking of motherhood. Help them to see that the child they carry is made in Your image – as well as theirs – made for eternal life. Dispel their fear and selfishness and give them true womanly hearts to love their babies and give them birth and all the needed care that a mother alone can give.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, Your Son, Our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Update: On December 21–the second day that this PP site was open–a baby was saved through the efforts of sidewalk counseling (according to Brian Gibson at Pro-Life Action ministries). Hallelujah!
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In celebration of Respect Life Month, I’m posting this poem called Welcome to Holland by Emily Perl Kingsley. Her son, Jason, was born with Down syndrome in 1974. She wrote this piece to explain what it is like to have a child with special needs. The author also wrote Sesame Street episodes–making sure to include puppets and actors with disabilities. She won 12 daytime Emmys and helped others to embrace life.
Planned Parenthood’s Site: a distasteful “McMansion”
Construction Site of the new Planned Parenthood in St. Paul
Planned Parenthood (PP) in the Highland area of St. Paul, performed 4,033 abortions in 2010–IN JUST ONE YEAR! PP is planning to close this location, and in December, open a new clinic off University Avenue, close to colleges and many lower income neighborhoods, and next to a McDonald’s. It will be easily accessed by public transportation so that desperate young women can more readily make the biggest mistake of their lives. At a proposed 46,000 square feet, it will be a “McMansion” of abortuaries.
Why is PP building this mega site (Besides the obvious fact that they want to make more money)?
They also want to make it harder for the sidewalk counselors to help the pregnant women embrace life. A proposed back entrance with a contained parking space will be a hurdle because counselors aren’t allowed on the PP property. But, knowing the good people at Pro-Life Action Ministries (PLAM), who train and organize these counselors, I’m pretty confident they’ll find a creative way to assist these mothers.
According to an article by pro-life activist, Jill Stanek, another reason Planned Parenthood is building this “McMansion” is that it is preparing for a possible increase in demand due to the Obama administration’s health reform law, which will add millions of people to insurance rolls in 2014. Sarah Stoesz, president and CEO of PP in Minnesota, said that many clients will be the lower-income and young adults that Planned Parenthood serves. “We don’t know exactly what health care reform will mean for our patients,” she stated, “But I anticipate that more people will access health care.”
It’s likely this mega building is being constructed so that PP can perform abortions on babies that are far along–which is a travesty. Why not counsel the mother to place her child for adoption instead of aborting him or her? And yet, Planned Parenthood is killing these little ones when there are so many couples waiting to adopt. At a prayer service on August 15, the director of Pro-life Action Ministries, Brian Gibson, who will be honored as a ‘Champion for Life’ by the Archdiocese on October 6, told bus-loads of people at the site:
Mary Kunze was at the prayer service with her three children–Nicholas who is her biological son, and Thomas and Joseph who are her adopted sons. When I asked them why they came that day she told me, “There is another option to abortion and I wish people would talk about it more.”
Passing by this mother and me, were many teens holding signs that said:
“A person’s a person no matter how small!”
“Real men love babies!”
1. Pray that the construction workers have a change of heart, and that this site is not built as a Planned Parenthood, but perhaps as a “true” health clinic. Kalley King Yanta (former Channel 5 anchor) helped Brian Gibson organize the prayer session in front of the PP construction site. She led us in prayer with: “Blessed Mother shut this place down!”
“A mother’s womb should be the safest place in the world,” one sign at the prayer session read.
2. Contact Flannery Construction and the other contractors who are building this mega-abortuary. Tell them to show moral integrity and cease working on Planned Parenthood. (Click here to see the list which was assembled by PLAM.)
“Workers…you have a choice!” another sign stated, as we prayed for their hearts to turn.
A Mother, a Son and a Rose
Image courtesy of blogspot.com
Living a life of gratitude nurtures the soul, and quite frankly, it’s the right way to live. Thankfulness is a virtue wise adults want to instill in their children, and they start working on this from the moment their babies open their toothless mouths. How many times have you heard a parent instruct Junior: “Say ‘Thank you’!” ? And the mumbling baby responds with something like: “Gank you!”
And when children grow a little bit bigger and learn how to hold a pencil, their parents give them friendly (or stern) reminders after birthdays and Christmases: “Don’t forget your thank-you notes!” or, “You’re not leaving this house until all your thank-you notes are done!”
But does all of this tutelage sink in? We parents can only hope and pray.
When I was in high school I worked in Door County, Wisconsin one summer at a candy store called “Uncle Tom’s.” The owner resembled a skinny Santa Claus and the kids loved him. They knew that if they recited, “Gratitude is attitude!” he would give them a free bag of popcorn. He wanted to teach youngsters about the importance of giving thanks because, he explained, it’s the only way we can really be happy. Uncle Tom ran out of popcorn every day because his lesson was such a huge hit.
G.K. Chesterton stated, “I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.”
Today I wanted to share a little story with you about a mother and son who must experience this ‘happiness doubled by wonder’ of which Chesterton spoke. Their expression of thankfulness illustrates the power of gratitude. It also shows that some parents are great teachers by their instruction and modeling, and that kids sometimes do ‘get it.’
Each year, on her son’s birthday, a mother stops by Pro-Life Action Ministries (PLAM) to thank them for helping her through an abortion temptation over 20 years ago. She brings a thank-you note and a red rose. Some years her son, now a young man, accompanies her, and this past year for the first time, he appeared in full military uniform.
“She gushes out thank yous,” said Brian Gibson, executive director of the ministry.
When I asked Brian if the young man looks like he’s being dragged there against his will by his mother, he stated enthusiastically, “No, the son expresses his gratitude just as much as Mom. In fact, he’s proud and delighted to be there.” (This young man deserves some popcorn!)
Just thinking about this beautiful scenario sends shivers up my spine. Quite often pro-life work can be thankless, and the thought of someone so full of gratitude, gives me hope. I have a feeling that this gentleman is a true soldier for the unborn and all defenseless people. He and his mother are living precisely how Blessed John Paul II suggests in Evangelium Vitae:
“We are all called to express wonder and gratitude for the gift of life and to welcome, savor and share the Gospel of Life.” (#84)
Gratitude is Attitude
Brian Gibson told me, “Being thanked from time to time is not necessary, but it keeps us going. It bolsters us to no end and helps us so greatly.”
Through the work of Pro-Life Action Ministries, more than 2,600 babies have been saved from abortion over the last 30 years. And, yes, Brian and his staff have received other thank yous. “Being thanked reminds us of why we’re in this ministry. It keeps us going,” he said.
So far this year, PLAM has directly helped 57 mothers embrace life. It is the oldest and most comprehensive sidewalk counseling organization in America, and their offices are right here in St. Paul (visit them at http://www.plam.org).
When recalling his visits from the mother and her son, Brian told me, “Nothing is so fulfilling as to have the witness of the lives we have helped to save.” And when I thanked him for his part in saving all those babies he responded, “I can’t take the credit, I’m just a ball player.”
To this I say, “Play ball!”
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Green Bay Horizon Wisconsin Big Ten Arkansas-Pine Bluff SWAC
No. 7 Wisconsin rolls past Arkansas-Pine Bluff 92-58
By JIM HOEHN - Nov. 28, 2020 12:27 AM EST
Wisconsin's Nate Reuvers (35) looks for a shot as Arkansas-Pine Bluff's Robert Boyd (13) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 92-58. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Seventh-ranked Wisconsin was too tall – and too everything else – for outmanned Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
Micah Potter scored 19 points and D’Mitrik Trice added 15 as Wisconsin used its size advantage to overwhelm the Golden Lions 92-58 in a non-conference game on Friday night.
Wisconsin (2-0) scored the first 25 points of the game, hitting 10 of its first 13 shots, before Kshun Stokes scored on a floater from the lane for the Golden Lions with 10:05 left in the first half.
“Obviously a terrific start, but I think the most important thing was that we stayed true to how we need to play for the most part, and didn’t get loose and sloppy,” Wisconsin coach Greg Gard said. “And, that’s challenging, especially when the score starts to really slide in one direction quickly.”
Arkansas-Pine Bluff missed it first 11 shots and committed five turnovers before finally scoring.
“We just dug a big hole and you can’t dig a hole like that against a really, really good basketball team,” Arkansas-Pine Bluff coach George Ivory said.
The Badgers pushed the lead to 45-10 on a pair of free throws by Nate Reuvers. Joshuwan Johnson scored seven consecutive points for the Golden Lions’ only offensive flurry of the half, making it 47-19. With the game firmly in hand, Wisconsin substituted early and often with eight players recording at least 10 minutes by halftime.
Reuvers added 14 points and Aleem Ford 10 for Wisconsin.
Shaun Doss Jr. had 16 points and Johnson 13 for Arkansas-Pine Bluff (0-2).
With the 6-foot-11 Reuvers, 6-10 Potter and 6-8 Ford across the front, the Badgers enjoyed a huge size advantage over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, whose tallest starter was 6-9 sophomore Alvin Stredic Jr., who picked up three first-half fouls.
Wisconsin scored 38 points in the paint compared to 18 for the Golden Lions. The Badgers also shot 10-for-19 from 3-point range, including three by Trice.
“When you play against two guys like they have inside, 6-10 and 6-11, it was tough on our guys,” Ivory said. “But, it’s a good learning experience for our team going into the conference … We won’t see any big guys that skilled in our league.”
It was the second consecutive easy victory for the Badgers, who defeated Eastern Illinois 77-67 in their opener on Wednesday after leading by 23 at the half.
“We’ve been exposed to a couple things that we need to take care of internally, things we know we need to fix,” Potter said. “But, without having those preseason games, it’s hard to find that stuff out before we actually start playing. The biggest thing is just fine-tuning, making sure we’re fixing things that we’re weak at, because come Big Ten season, it’s going to be a battle every single day.”
Based on the strength of their opponents, Wisconsin’s two victories are not likely to have much of an impact on the poll ranking unless teams above them are upset.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff: The Golden Lions face a daunting schedule, opening with nine road games — ending at second-ranked Baylor.
Wisconsin: After a pair of tune-up victories, the Badgers face in-state rivals Wisconsin-Green Bay and Marquette, followed by a home game against Louisville.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff: At Iowa State on Sunday.
Wisconsin: Hosts Wisconsin-Green Bay on Tuesday.
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Tre Jones declares for the NBA draft
By Rob DausterMar 21, 2020, 11:49 AM EDT
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Duke point guard Tre Jones will declare for the NBA draft.
The ACC’s 2020 Player of the Year told ESPN on Saturday that he will be putting his name in the draft. He’s projected as a late-first round to early-second round pick in the most recent NBC Sports mock draft.
As a sophomore, Jones, the younger brother of Memphis Grizzlies point guard Tyus Jones, averaged 16.2 points, 6.4 assists, 4.2 boards and 1.8 steals. Most importantly, he shot 36 percent from three. The biggest question mark for Jones as a pro is and always has been his ability to shoot from the perimeter. A sensational on-ball defender wit all of the leadership qualities that you look for in a lead guard, Jones is a capable creator that has the personality that should allow him to fit well within an NBA locker rom and accept a role as a backup point guard early in his professional career.
2020 NBA DRAFT: Top 40 prospects
But as a freshman, teams just did not guard Jones on the perimeter. They dared him to shoot. With Zion Williamson and R.J. Barrett on the floor, it made more sense to put extra bodies in the lane and let a guy who didn’t have the confidence or the ability to make open threes take open threes.
That wasn’t the case for Jones as a sophomore. That doesn’t mean that he will end up being Steph Curry or have the range of a guy like Damian Lillard, but he won’t need to shoot it like that to carve out a lengthy career as an NBA backup.
He just needs to be able to keep defenses honest.
And if he can find a way to shoot 35 percent from three in the NBA, that’s exactly what he’ll do.
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76 Months, 2,184 Miles
Hayne Hipp’s email about his latest accomplishment came with the following headline: “Hipp Becomes First Member of W&L Class of 1962 to Complete Appalachian Trial.”
And the lead paragraph said: “Hayne Hipp attributes this phenomenal, six-year accomplishment primarily to the commitment to hard work he learned during his four years at Washington and Lee University.”
That’s all true enough. But to understand the magnitude of the accomplishment, some additional details are required, and a feature story in the Greenville Journal supplies plenty of those.
Hayne, an emeritus trustee of W&L and formerly CEO of Liberty Corp. in Greenville, began his 2,184-mile trek on March 6, 2007. He was 67 at the time and, as he mentioned to the Journal, “I had told too many people I was going to do it and just couldn’t back out.”
Things started well enough in Georgia until, on the second night, he slipped descending Blood Mountain and severed a quad tendon in his knee.
The injury kept him off the trail for more than a year, but it didn’t diminish his desire to conquer the A.T. As the Greenville Journal explains, he became a “section hiker,” completing the journey in multiple trips over a period of years. Most of those, he said, were four to seven days, covering eight to 22 miles.
Hayne has multiple stories to go with those multiple trips — like the time his boots caught fire and left him hiking in borrowed sandals for a short while. That’s why his trail nickname became “Reboot.” Or there was that time in Tennessee when he happened upon a female hiker sunbathing in the nude.
What he started in March 2007, he completed he finished on July 15 at 11:35 a.m. when, accompanied by his wife, Anna Kate, he connected the north from Springer Mountain sections with the south from Mount Katahdin, Maine, sections at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy headquarters in Harpers Ferry, Va.
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News Canada MNT to face Azerbaijan in June
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Canada MNT to face Azerbaijan in June
Canada v Azerbaijan on 3 June.
Canada Soccer has added a Men’s International Friendly match to the 2016 calendar for this coming June. As part of an upcoming Austrian camp during the FIFA international window, Canada will face Azerbaijan on Friday 3 June.
Canada are currently preparing for a pair of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Qualifiers at the end of March against Mexico, with the 25 March home match already sold to more than 40,000 spectators at BC Place in Vancouver. Canada’s June match will help them prepare for the next two Qualifiers in September 2016 against Honduras away and El Salvador at home.
This will be Canada’s first encounter with Azerbaijan at the international “A” level. Azerbaijan ranks in the middle of UEFA’s 54 nations, with their 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Qualifiers to commence in September.
“We consider this match during the June window a very good test for our players,” said Benito Floro, Canada Soccer’s Men’s National Team Head Coach. “This camp in Europe will be important because it will give us the opportunity to practice and create positive methods within our team.”
Azerbaijan are currently preparing for UEFA’s upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup™ Qualifiers which kick off in September (53 nations spread across nine groups of five or six nations). Azerbaijan will compete in a difficult UEFA Group C, facing Germany, Czech Republic, Northern Ireland, Norway, and San Marino.
Azerbaijan recently went through a difficult qualifying campaign for the UEFA EURO 2016, gaining just six points through 10 matches with a win, three draws, and six losses. Azerbaijan’s next Men’s International Friendly match is 26 March 2016 against Kazakhstan.
CANADA PREPARES FOR MEXICO
Canadian support continues to swell ahead of Canada’s home match on 25 March at BC Place in Vancouver, with already a record-setting 40,000 tickets sold for the FIFA World Cup™ Qualifiers match on home soil. The full stadium is now on sale, with seats in the upper bowl end zones available for as little as $15 each.
“Such a big crowd is very important for Canadian soccer,” said Floro. “We had great support for our last match (in November) and it was a very nice experience for everyone, so we must continue that with the upcoming match against Mexico. Everyone wants Canada to play well and hopefully we can get a result for our supporters.”
For the upcoming series against Mexico, both matches will be broadcast live on TSN2, with the Friday match broadcast at 22.00 ET / 19.00 PT and the Tuesday match broadcast at 22.30 ET / 19.30 PT.
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The Canada-Mexico match promises an unforgettable atmosphere. With the lower bowl already full, upper bowl seating is available to fans starting as low as $15 in the recently opened end zone seats (plus applicable fees). The popular ‘Me+3’ offer will remain available in select sections, available directly via Tickmaster.ca by selecting the ‘Me+3’ offer.
Group discounts will continue to be offered, with groups of 10 or more eligible to receive discounts of up to 30% off regularly priced sections. Group tickets will be processed on a first come, first served basis, for complete information and to submit a request for tickets visit the group ticket section on www.canadasoccer.com/tickets.
Canadian Supporters have been allocated a number of dedicated sections in the west end of BC Place. Fans wishing to sit in the Canadian supporter sections are encouraged to visit the Voyageurs website for more information and to purchase tickets through thevoyageurs.org. Please note that persistent standing will be permitted in these sections.
Canadian fans interested in travelling to Mexico to support Canada’s Men’s National Team at Azteca are encouraged to check out the custom travel package which is being offered by The Supporters Section Sports Travel. For more information, visit https://www.thesupporterssection.com/event/canada-at-mexico-world-cup-qualifying/.
Visiting Supporters will be accommodated in dedicated sections in the northeast corner of BC Place. Fans wishing to sit in these sections should select “Mexican supporters” from the drop-down menu on the Ticketmaster event page or identify as visiting supporters through the group ticket sales process.
Complete ticket information is available at canadasoccer.com/tickets.
ROAD TO THE 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA
The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ is the biggest single-sport event in the world. From 209 member associations from around the world, 32 finalists will qualify for the 32-day event that is played in 11 cities from 14 June to 15 July 2018.
Canada are amongst the 12 CONCACAF nations in the hunt for a spot at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. The remaining nations have been split into three groups for the continent’s 2015-2016 semi-final stage. The top-two nations in each group will advance to the final round in 2017, from which three nations qualify for Russia 2018 and the fourth team advances to an intercontinental playoff.
In CONCACAF Round 4, Canada will play six matches, with both a home and away encounter against Honduras, El Salvador and Mexico. Matches will be played over three international windows, with Canada gaining a valuable four points after the first two matches with a victory over Honduras (1:0) at home on 15 November 2015 and a draw in El Salvador (0:0) on 17 November 2015.
Following the home and away matches with Mexico on 25 and 29 March, 2016, Canada then faces Honduras away and El Salvador at home again in September 2016.
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Could 750,000 Pennsylvania Health Care Workers Turn the Election?
Jared Brey
In the wake of the pandemic, the state's health care workforce is becoming politically mobilized.
Streets flooded with protesters, police precincts in flames, socially distanced lines at polling places, and grim reapers at the beach. In a year full of striking political images, few have been as simple and powerful as pale blue scrubs and a surgical mask. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted America’s divisions and cast many of its leaders in an unflattering light. But it has also drawn attention to the vulnerability of the country’s frontline workers — none more so than the nurses and home health aides that work in some of the virus’s most severe hotspots, at daily risk of contracting the disease.
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The early days of the pandemic were accompanied by outpourings of gratitude to health care workers across the U.S. Now some of those workers are trying to turn their elevated profile into political power. Those efforts could have consequences in swing states during the November elections. In Pennsylvania, for example, Donald Trump took all 20 electoral votes in 2016 despite carrying the popular vote by less than 45,000. By contrast, the number of Pennsylvanians working in health care practice and support occupations is around 750,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. If even a small share of the growing health care workforce is mobilized to participate in the election, the outcome in 2020 could be different.
Donald Trump won Pennsylvania in 2016 by less than 45,000 votes. By contrast, 750,000 Pennsylvanians work in health care.
The pandemic has already killed at least 821 frontline health care workers in the United States. And as it has wreaked havoc on hospitals and nursing homes, Pennsylvania health care workers have been focusing on immediate needs like personal protective equipment (PPE), hazard pay and stronger workplace safety regulations. But they’re conscious, too, that their influence is on the rise, and they’re strategizing how best to wield it.
“I think there’s probably some more acute listening than there has been in the past,” says Matt Yarnell, president of SEIU Healthcare PA, the largest health care worker union in Pennsylvania.
Yarnell, a former nursing home worker, recalls the sense of devastation he felt on election night in 2016, and he can still recite from memory the 44,292 vote differential between Trump and Hillary Clinton. To him and other leaders of health care unions in Pennsylvania and around the country, putting energy behind an effort to defeat Trump in November is not a hard decision. At the same time, Yarnell says he’s sensitive to the political diversity of SEIU Healthcare PA’s membership, and wants to keep the union’s effort focused on its core demands, which include short-term workplace improvements as well as a broader agenda of “unions for all” supported by the 2.1 million member international union.
“We have very progressive members, we have very conservative members, and our union looks a lot like the statewide footprint of the Commonwealth [of Pennsylvania],” Yarnell says. “We want to be in a position where we’re not telling people who to vote for but really creating the clear analysis of where we are.”
“We have very progressive members, we have very conservative members, and our union looks a lot like the statewide footprint of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.”
Matt Yarnell, president of SEIU Healthcare PA
Union leaders are aware that the pandemic, and officials’ responses to it, have amplified the deep polarization in American politics. Months ago, SEIU Healthcare PA held “crisis calls” with state lawmakers about the coronavirus outbreak. Despite inviting the entire Republican caucus, which controls the state legislature, only about half a dozen participated, Yarnell says. Still, some Republican state legislators have supported specific workplace-safety bills this year. It doesn’t always pay to be overly partisan when pushing for specific changes.
“We have been the voice of reason around masking, we have been the voice of reason around the need for health care for everyone, and we have been the voice of reason for standing up to folks who just want to turn the faucet on in the economy,” Yarnell says. “And we want to stay in that lane, frankly.”
Strictly speaking, union endorsements rarely make or break a campaign anyway. In Philadelphia this spring, SEIU Healthcare PA and the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals (PASNAP) both endorsed incumbent state Sen. Larry Farnese over progressive challenger Nikil Saval. District 1199C of the National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees endorsed Saval, who won the race. Saval says he heard anecdotally that a lot of nurses and home health aides in the district supported his campaign even though their unions may have endorsed his opponent.
Saval, part of a generation of rising stars who identify with democratic socialism, formerly helped organize demonstrations with the hospitality-workers union UNITE HERE and worked on the Bernie Sanders campaign in 2016. He says he hopes to push legislation in the state senate that could make long term care more affordable and help more health care workers unionize. (He doesn’t face a challenger in the November general election.) There are enough health care workers in Pennsylvania to sway elections and public policy issues if they can work together, he says, noting that the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is the largest employer in the state.
“If there is a bloc of health care workers who, based on their experience in the industry, clearly see the failure of leadership at the state level from their representatives and at a national level, that would be critical,” Saval says.
In Pennsylvania, health care practitioners and technical workers earn an average salary of $77,730, while those in support occupations earn just $29,760.
There are steep class divisions within the health care workforce. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 3,253,000 home health aides and personal care aides working in the U.S. in 2018. And the field was expected to grow at a much faster rate than the average industry workforce, with as many as 1.2 million new jobs by 2028. But home care workers are poorly paid, with an average salary of just $24,000 a year, or $11.57 an hour, according to the Bureau. Home care workers are organized under a group called United Homecare Workers of Pennsylvania managed by SEIU Healthcare PA and AFSCME, but state law prevents them from bargaining collectively. In Pennsylvania, health care practitioners and technical occupations earn an average salary of $77,730, while those in support occupations earn an average of $29,760 a year, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
But there is potential for health care workers to create common cause with each other and with workers in other service sectors, says Gabriel Winant, a labor historian at the University of Chicago. The coronavirus pandemic may be accelerating a process of “class formation” within and between those workforces, Winant says. And if people who work for the health care system can identify more common interests with each other and with larger populations that rely on the health care system, “it’s difficult to see how that doesn’t take on some degree of oppositional consciousness.” That could take any number of forms, including the relatively easy act of voting, Winant says. Perhaps especially in a swing state like Pennsylvania.
“Health care and social assistance as a share of the workforce is very clearly largest in deindustrialized places,” Winant says. “So to the extent that this workforce is politically significant, it also maps onto Rust Belt geography.”
Maureen May, PASNAP president and full-time nurse at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia.
During the Democratic presidential primary, some health care unions like National Nurses United came out strong for Bernie Sanders and Medicare for All. In Pennsylvania, the nurses in PASNAP have voted to support Medicare for All as well. And the union still supports that policy with Joe Biden as the presumptive nominee, says Maureen May, PASNAP’s president and a full-time registered nurse. Despite the association of Medicare for All with the progressive left, May says it’s an uncontroversial position within her union, even among politically conservative members in rural areas.
“There’s plenty of profit in the health care system which can be changed into care,” May says.
PASNAP’s political action committee hasn’t gotten very far with its plans for the general election, May says. Anyway, she notes that nurses have consistently ranked among the most trusted professionals in the United States, and it doesn’t make sense to get too tied in with any individual politician (whose profession ranks among the least trusted). In Philadelphia, Chris Woods, the president of District 1199C, which represents thousands of nursing-home workers, says his phone was lighting up with messages from friends and relatives with questions about COVID-19 in the early days of the pandemic. The union has lost members to the disease.
“This pandemic put us right in the center of everything,” Woods says.
In the last few months, the union has fought for employers to provide PPE and hazard pay. District 1199C has also organized 120 behavioral-health employees at Delaware Valley Residential Care into the union, and applied to represent nonprofessional employees at Einstein Medical Center. And the group is going to work to make sure all of its members know where and how to vote in November.
No one is taking anything for granted, even as polls show Biden with a solid lead in Pennsylvania at the moment. And even if Pennsylvania flips blue again, there’s still a long road to recover from the damage the pandemic has done.
“I believe that we can make a difference after this COVID crisis,” says May. “And I hope the public remembers.”
Top photo: Nurses counter-protest at an anti-shutdown rally outside the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex in Harrisburg on April 20. Photo courtesy SEIU Healthcare PA.
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Life after grad school?
Author : Clement Weinberger
Before you start to read this blog post, please take the time to note that it ends with a question mark. That’s not to imply that “life” ends after grad school. It’s meant to imply that there are lots of things that a PhD can do. After spending at least 25 years preparing for something, everyone hopes to achieve a career goal that satisfies their expectations, which are generally, and should be, high. Somehow this led me to think of the song “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction”, which you may know as an early Rolling Stones hit song, first released in 1965.
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Perhaps, that’s about the time when the career paths of science PhDs started leading to destinations other than college teaching and research. That could be a result of decreased opportunities in Academia, and increased opportunities in other areas.
After receiving my PhD in cell biology, I did a postdoc and then spent some time as an adjunct before becoming an assistant professor. Teaching is great. I really liked it and still do. However, after 7 years, it was clear that that tenure was unlikely, and there was no way that I was going to move my family to another place far away to pursue “the holy grail.”
So what to do? It was before the Internet, but I think that it is mainly the tools that have changed since then, but not the strategy. I became an even more avid reader of Science magazine and the NY Times job postings and ads than I had been.
I answered every ad that required a PhD like mine, looked interesting, and seemed possible for me to convince someone that I could do it, even those that were “a stretch.” The mailbox and the telephone became my best non-human friends (sorry, no email, blackberry or smartphones then).
One of the open positions was at a medical device company. It was a large, international company looking for a college professor to give lectures on their research, product development, and clinical use to physicians, nurses and laboratory staff. The presentations would be at hospitals and professional society meetings.
The job requirements? They simply wanted a PhD academic who could deliver interesting, understandable lectures. I was offered the position and accepted it. I learned the details by working with my boss, a PhD who was also a marketing manager, and my colleague, the other “scientist lecturer.” They had great new hire and product training.
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The key here for the transition? There was an overlap in skills, experience, and training in this offer. An important difference was the need to present the research done by others as clearly, and compellingly, as if it was my own. Teaching experience and communication skills are transferable after all.
By the way, one of the coolest things about my new job was that from time to time, I would meet a doc in the audience who had been a student of mine when I was a grad teaching assistant. Small world, isn’t it? The next coolest thing about it was touching base with them on the research that gave rise to the stuff that I was talking to them about.
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3 Countries with the Largest Gold Reserves
Jared CummansJun 24, 2015
Gold has a rich history as a store of value and means of exchange for goods and services between peoples all over the world, no matter the particular culture. This is in part due to that fact that gold is found in so many locations around the globe.
Today, gold producing countries are found on nearly all continents and run the gamut from economic superpowers to small, emerging market economies. No single country produces more than 14% of the gold mined each year, making it truly a global industry [for more gold news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter].
With gold’s spectacular rise in price over the last decade and the increased demand from individual investors for the precious metal, it may be worth investors’ time to dicsover which countries have the largest in-ground gold reserves to see if there are investment opportunities to be found there.
The below list of the three countries with the largest gold reserves is somewhat different than the list of the three current largest producers of gold, China, Australia and the United States. Also, the country with the most listed gold mining companies, Canada, did not make the list. The countries with the largest in-ground gold reserves, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, are Australia, South Africa, and Russia. Let’s take a brief look at each country [see also 3 Reasons Why Gold Is Overvalued].
The gold mining industry began in Australia with its first gold rush in 1851, which was centered near Orange in New South Wales. Today, the “lucky country” of western Australia accounts for approximately 75% of gold production and approximately two-thirds of gold mine reserves, roughly 9,800 tons of gold.
The Super Pit/Kalgoorie mine in western Australia is believed to be the 10th biggest gold mine on the planet. It’s owned by North American gold mining companies Barrick Gold (ABX) and Newmont Mining (NEM). Investors can also claim some of the country’s gold riches through Australia’s largest gold mining company, Newcrest Mining ADR (NCMGY) [see also Were Gold and Silver Manipulated Alongside LIBOR?].
South Africa dominated the global gold industry from 1896 until the early 21st century. During one year in particular (1979), the country accounted for an incredible 79% of the world’s production of gold. But times have changed. Even up to just a few short years ago, South Africa was still the world’s second-largest gold producer. Now it has dropped to fifth place and falling. The county still has enormous gold reserves, however, estimated at approximately 6,000 tons of gold.
The problem with South Africa’s mines is that they are very deep, making them dangerous to mine. Poor working conditions have led to increased militancy among mining union workers clamoring for higher wages and improved conditions. In addition, the mining process consumes a lot of power, which is not good in a country notorious for its power shortages. Combined, these factors have led to less gold mined in recent years at a higher cost.
For investors interested in South Africa’s mining industry, there are a number of ADRs listed in the United States that can be traded, including two of South Africa’s larger gold companies, AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and Gold Fields (GFI) [see also Why Peter Schiff Urges a Return To a Gold Standard].
Russia is better known by investors for its abundance of energy resources, but it is also a major player in precious metals such as gold, and has been since the 19th century. The country is estimated to have the world’s third-largest gold reserve at approximately 5,000 tons of gold, and is currently the world’s fourth-largest producer of gold.
Two-thirds of Russian gold production is estimated to come from six eastern “federal subjects” in the country: Amur, Irkutsk, Khabarovsk, Krasnoyarsk, Magadan and Sakha-Yakutia. Two of the most prominent gold mining companies in Russia are Polyus Gold International ADR (OGYPY) and Polymetal International (POLY), which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. Other large gold producers are Omolon Gold and Buryatzoloto. At the same time, the central government still plays a major role in the industry.
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“Yemen used to be” the different side in the war country
Yemen lived in the early 1990s, 1980s a prosperous period
Written byMaisaa Motahar
Posted December 11, 2020 2:31 GMT
Photos from the past documented by “Yemen used to be” platform
Yemen is known as a country of war and ongoing conflict, but there is another aspect in Yemen that many do not know about in this phrase “Yemen used to be and not much changed” begins the journey of living in beautiful details were in Yemen in the past varied between culture, arts, customs, and diverse popular traditions…
“Yemen used to be” is an online art platform on social media, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and aims to correct the stereotype about Yemen, founded by young Yemeni Ahmed Al-Hagri, a filmmaker who studies electronic media in Malaysia.
Al-Hagri says:
“Yemen has a wrong stereotype because of the circumstances of the war, as most search engines are negative for Yemen. It's the same in social councils, but we think there is a lot of beauty that we can share with others.”
The idea began with a short film by Ahmed Al-Hagri at his university in Malaysia, which in turn was the spark of launching the platform:
“It was in a short film that I produced and exhibited at a cultural festival held at my university, I was surprised at the reactions of people, some of whom cried and some of them were affected, then it was the beginning of doing something bigger than a short film, the ideas were many, but in the end was the idea of establishing a platform specialized in archiving history and ancient Yemeni heritage.”
Al-Hagri began to form a team through a post on his Instagram account, a group of young people interacted with the topic from several countries such as Malaysia, Yemen, The Netherlands, UAE, Qatar, and Egypt to form a team of 15, and the tasks are divided into several sections as a team of sources, writing team, translation team, editing team, design, and drawing to launch the platform in January 2019, and aims to reach the widest possible audience by adopting Arabic and English in addition, spreading the culture of art, knowledge of the old popular heritage, and what lived in Yemen in the period Prosperity…
Missing the past
Yemen lived in the early 1990s, 1980s and before, a prosperous period in several areas, particularly in culture, arts and heritage, but at the end of the 1990s until now this prosperity has completely ended, so the recollection and nostalgia remain of what Yemen has experienced in the past.
“People in war time need any message or any glimmer of hope to hold on to it, Yemen's past has had many stories that inspire us as Yemenis and non-Yemenis because our history and heritage are very rich. People in the present period need something to speak with them and touch them in a way or another.”
“The aim is not to stay in the past, but to be able to build the present to rise to the future.”
Difficulties and self-exertion
The team has difficulties in searching and collecting information, as the content on the platform from the 1970s and 1980s, finding visual content is not easy, and it takes a long time to find and verify the information.
There are also ideas that the team would like to implement in the coming period, but because of the lack of support, these projects and ideas are faltering, and the work is based on volunteerism and the hope of obtaining support in the coming period for continuity.
In terms of the production of stories, the team faced difficulties, such as “One Sofrah” an animation film that speaks on Ramadan atmosphere in Yemen (Special month on the Islamic calendar), where the work in production took nearly three months in searching for sources and making a story, drawing, animation, sound, and visual effects. In addition, when holding an exhibition in the Yemeni capital Sana'a at the field, the number of applicants attendance exceeded 400 people where the platform has a large popular base in Yemen, especially in Sana'a, but because of the security situation that Yemen is going through, it was only 80 people.
Yemen is not just a war country.
The “Yemen used to be” platform aims to introduce Yemen's history in English and Arabic to reaches Arabs and foreigners as well as publishing and introducing Yemen that it is not only a country of war. However, there are arts, culture, traditions, and artists who have emerged in many areas that are unknown.
In addition, it is a message of foresight in the past, to take the benefit of that golden time to complete the artistic, literary, and cultural approach that was then.
This platform is the first of its kind in the archiving of cultural and artistic history in Yemen, where Yemen has witnessed a cultural decline and neglect in all fields, especially in light of the war since March 2015, and the presence of such platforms reflects a positive image in the current circumstances in Yemen, as well as love, beauty, and hope.
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Glee Season 1.5: Three Questions Producers Need to Answer
Season 1.5: Three Questions Producers Need to Answer
When we watch a television show as viewers or as critics, we want to believe that our opinions matter. This is not to suggest that we desire to control a particular story, by pushing it in one direction or another, but rather that how people respond to a show is capable of giving the producers some idea of how their show could reach either its widest audience or (for us critics, at least) its fullest comic and dramatic potential.
And yet, for Glee, the voices of fans and critics have seemed to fall upon deaf ears, as some of the common concerns (about the over-produced musical numbers, about the inconsistency between episodes) have remained staples of the show throughout the season. Now, again, this isn’t inherently a problem (it’s their show, they can do with it what they want), but it is important to acknowledge that this was not about ignorance: rather, the show finished filming over a month before the show started in earnest in September. It was produced in a bubble, the writers learning as they went along with only the reviews and reaction towards the pilot to guide them (and, even then, they had produced quite a few episodes before it aired in May).
As a result, when Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan head back to work in early January to start production on the back nine for the show’s first season (which I’m choosing to dub Season 1.5 as opposed to “Volume 2” or something silly like that), they will have with them the internet’s collective response to the show’s first thirteen episodes. And, for me, the big question now is quite simple: what the heck are they going to do with it?
After the break, I’ll offer my thoughts on where I feel their focus should lie, and why it doesn’t all line up with my own selfish desires for the series going forward.
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The Shallowest Generation
So, did everybody watch the Oscars on Sunday? That’s what I thought. Well for those of us that did, wasn’t it just great to see that wonderfully talented ingénue, Mo’Nique, accept the Oscar for best performance by an actress in a supporting role? (Wow, that’s a lot of words for one award!) And did you catch how fellow directors and former romantic partners (it’s not PC to say husband and wife anymore) James Cameron and Kathryn Bigelow were seated right next to each other! Scandalous! And did you notice how many times they cut away to George Clooney? (I counted 78). And what about Miley’s dress? OMG! Anyway, it goes without saying we’ll all always remember where we were and what we were doing during these precious moments: sitting on the couch watching TV.
Currently, there are some fifty separate annual awards shows involving more or less the same few hundred people. Here is just a partial list:
The Academy Awards (The Oscars)
The Golden Globe Awards
The SAG Awards
The Daytime Emmy Awards
The Primetime Emmy Awards
The Grammys Awards
The Tony Awards
The MTV Movie Awards
The MTV Video Awards
The BET Awards
The ALMA Awards
The AMA Awards
The Bravo A-List Awards
The Critic’s Choice Awards
The People’s Choice Awards
The Teen’s Choice Awards
The Kid’s Choice Awards
And the list goes on. By the time all of these awards shows are finally done with, it’s time to start them back up again! Moreover, just about every participant receives some kind of an award, thus fulfilling the liberal maxim: “everybody gets a trophy.” It has reached the point now where the awards manufacturing industry is the greatest contributor to national GDP!
Clearly, the professional self-admirers (the actors, directors, editors, wardrobe designers, make-up artists, etc.) who attend these countless awards ceremonies, and the media that adores them, are all in desperate need of a little perspective. Their job is to entertain. And yes, some of them do that job well. But they’re not curing cancer, or winning wars, or flying airplanes. They are in the business — the very lucrative business — of entertainment. Whether or not they ever actually understand that is, frankly, not important to me. What is sad, however, is that the culture of modern America has come to be defined by these nattering nabobs of narcissism. Having these self-absorbed glitterati play the role of cultural court jesters in America is one thing, but handing the entire kingdom over to them is quite another. Our culture, when you think about it, is all that we have. It is everything that we are about. It defines us. If we lose our culture, or if it becomes so base and worthless that it is as good as lost, then we are really nothing. It is a troubling thought that another age a thousand years from now may be bound to look back upon our own and describe it thus: “Never throughout mankind’s history have such a self-centered people congratulated themselves so much for so very little.”
And so to put things in their proper perspective, I rank as the greatest moment in Oscar history to be when Marlon Brando, having won the best actor award for his Godfather performance, turned it down by boycotting the ceremony and sending instead American Indian activist Sacheen Littlefeather, in full Apache dress. One might say this was the first of the tedious political statements by another self-righteous actor, but Brando wasn’t like that. Quite obviously he was poking a big fat finger right into the twinkling eye of Hollywood and enjoying every minute of it. Now that’s entertainment!
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Premiers December 2020 Quarterly Approval Ratings
December 22, 2020 /in Poll /by Laura
Premier Who Cancels Christmas Gets Grinched:
Manitoba’s Pallister Drops Down Coal Chute to Lowest
Approved Provincial Leader in Country (35%, down 19 Points)
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Quarterly Approval Rating and Rankings of Canada’s Premiers September 2020
September 21, 2020 /in Poll /by Laura
Approval Ratings Come Down To Earth as
Almost All Ratings Fall
Horgan (69%), Legault (63%), and Moe (60%) on Top
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Canadians Very Concerned About their Personal Mental Health as a Result of Covid-19 Impact
June 29, 2020 /in Poll /by Laura
Youngest (60%), lowest income (60%), single/never married (58%), and those
from Ontario (52%) and Alberta (51%), most likely to be very concerned
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The NEWSTALK 1010 Pulse of Toronto Poll: Police and Mental Health
Six in 10 (59%) Canadians believe only a fraction of their local police force is adequately trained to deal with people who are having a mental health crisis
But only one in six (18%) believe members of their local police force are too quick to use a gun instead of using other means to de-escalate a situation
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Quarterly Approval Rating and Rankings of Canada’s Premiers June 2020
Quebec’s Legault (76% +10) Soars as Premier with Highest Approval Rating as All Premiers Get Pandemic Performance Bounce
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The NEWSTALK 1010 Pulse of Toronto Poll: Time to Re-open the Economy?
If so, don’t expect crowds any time soon…
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Only three in 10 (30%) Canadians think Canada’s criminal justice system treats people who are black or dark skinned equally compared to others in our Canadian society
June 8, 2020 /in Poll /by Laura
While vast majority (86%) of Canadians say their police are superior (27%) or better (59%) in handling their job and interacting with citizens compared to US police officers, there are troubling actions beneath that assessment:
Many believe a large number of their local community police unfairly, discriminately, racially profile black and dark-skinned citizens (27%), rough up suspects, especially if they are black/dark skinned or from certain neighbourhoods, during arrests (22%), and, unfairly, discriminately, treat indigenous people (30%)
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Canadians Views on Race Relations
A majority (69%) believe there is prejudice against visible minorities in Canada today but when they look across the country, in their communities, neighbourhoods and police departments, only a minority recognize it
Few think much progress in race relations has been made over the past decade
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The NEWSTALK 1010 Pulse of Toronto Poll: Not Enough Testing
May 21, 2020 /in Poll /by Laura
Majority (78%) of GTA Residents:
Not Enough Testing to Get an Accurate Picture of the
COVID-19 Cases in Canada
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The NEWSTALK 1010 Pulse of Toronto Poll: Send Kids Back to School in the GTA? Only 5% Say it’s Time
Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce is expected to announce the plan for the rest of the school year today and the central question to be answered at 1 pm will simply be: will students be back in class any time soon?
Well, according to the results of a survey undertaken by the polling group of DART & maru/BLUE and released today by Toronto’s NEWSTALK 1010, if those in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) had any say in it Alice Cooper would be singing “School’s Out for Summer”: only five percent (5%) of Torontonians believe that children should be back in the classroom now.
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Premier Who Cancels Christmas Gets Grinched: Manitoba’s Pallister Drops Down Coal Chute to Lowest Approved Provincial Leader in Country (35%, down 19 Points)...
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Formed in 1977 in Belfast, Ireland, Stiff Little Fingers were at the forefront of the punk movement. Contemporaries of The Clash, Sex Pistols, The Jam, Buzzcocks, Undertones, Sham 69 and Stranglers, they wrote initially about their own lives growing up at the height of The Troubles in Northern Ireland. In November of ’77, they released “Suspect Device” and “Wasted Life” on their own Rigid Digits label, and sent a copy to BBC Radio One DJ John Peel, who started playing it every night.
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These were the first of what became SLF’s signature style: lyrics that meld the personal and political, music that combines the energy of punk with infectious hooks, and delivery that rings of honesty and commitment. In 1979 they became the first band ever to hit the UK Top 20 album charts on an independent label with their debut “Inflammable Material”. The album chronicles the band’s anger and frustration at “the Troubles” in Northern Ireland, and calls on youth to create their own reality.
“You know what you’re getting at a Fingers gig; raw, impassioned punk rock played like they really mean it, and a good chunk of the setlist is like catching up with an old friend.” Shields Gazette
Bad Religion and Rancid have both credited Stiff Little Fingers as a major influence. A Stiff Little Fingers live show continues to be a special event of energy and power and the band are more in demand than ever. Highlights from their latest studio album, “No Going Back” will sit alongside anthemic favourites such as “Alternative Ulster”, “Wasted Life”, “Tin Soldiers”, “Nobodys Hero” and “Suspect Device”.
“We are a punk band that’s been doing it for thirty-seven years. We have always tried to play music that entertains, but means something in terms of social commentary. Sometimes we are called a “Political” band, but I would say “political” with a small “p” … we don’t play a lot of love songs” Jake Burns
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tags: breathless, humor, jean seberg, jean-luc godard, jean-paul belmondo, jean-pierre melville, movie reviews, Movies
9/10 Tainted Loves
Could have been made yesterday…if folks actually remembered how to make ’em like this.
Breathless is about a womanizing car thief who guns down a cop while on the run and then meets up with an old fling in the city to stay out of sight. Lo and behold, he continually tries to get her in the sack, she continually plays hard-to-get, emotions are rekindled, emotions are tested, more cars are stolen all with the authorities hot on his tail.
Plot-wise, there’s not a whole lot going on here. It’s essentially a 90-minute cat-and-mouse story with a lot of talking heads where the fuzz spend the whole time chasing this guy down while he’s spending his days tiptoeing in the shadows trying to get smooth-talk his way into an American girl’s pants. Something tells me I’d be a bit too preoccupied with not getting killed/locked up/yelled at to pay my mojo any mind, but those French bad boys sure got their priorities set in stone.
Anyway, this all might seem pretty straightforward and unspectacular in theory, but in practice, it is absolutely enthralling. So what is it that sets this classic apart?
Two words, baby: jump cuts.
He may owe a crap-ton of credit to my man Jean-Pierre Melville for giving him the idea (although JP is given a great bit role here as an expert on the male/female dynamic), but the way director Jean-Luc Godard uses jump cuts here is a thing of beauty. It’s just a fool-proof solution to all the problems that have always plagued pacing in films. Scene running too long? Jump cut. Looking to turn every scene into a highlight reel instead of having to wade through all the obligatory fluff to get there? Go right ahead and jump cut that noise. Dialogue dragging? Run-time extending? Faucet leaking? Godard knows the drill and, boy, does he know it well.
You really have to see it in action. At first, it’s a bit strange to process when one second our guy shoots a cop on a dirt road in the countryside, the next instant he’s sprinting halfway across a razed hay field, and then you blink and he’s standing in the heart of a bustling city rubbing his lips and eyeing down chicks. But you get used to it because it flows, it keeps you on your toes and it all feels so damn natural.
For instance, the whole second Act is one long bedroom conversation between our international lovers. That’s it. Half-an-hour in the same room talking about sex, life and sex. The scene should have bored me to tears, but between the script and the delivery, it’s like the camera isn’t even there and we’re just watching two everyday people go on about everyday things. The said scene with Jean-Pierre Melville is very similar in this regard, and while that’s shorter than Act Two, it’s always something to see something that feels so unscripted and genuine.
And the relationship between these two just gets more and more interesting as they get more and more involved. Jean-Paul Belmondo (was it a law back then for every guy to be named Jean-something?) fits the bill quite nicely as carjacker extraordinaire/human chimney, Michel Poiccard. Kind of a dick at first, but he grew on me to the point where he might even be called “cool”. And Jean Seberg with all her Audrey Hepburn-ness is a perfect complement as Patricia Franchini. Girl’s a peach. But as easy as they are to watch on their own, it’s so much more fun watching them peel back the layers together.
Michel tends to wear his heart on his sleeve and doesn’t hesitate to tell anyone what’s on his mind regardless of whether they’re asking, but Patricia’s an enigma alright. She never really justifies her emotions with a straight answer, it’s hard to say why she’s so hung up on this small-time crook aside from the fact that nice guys do tend to finish last, and when all is said and done, it’s still hard to put a finger on what’s going on in that heart of hers. The girl’s absolutely adorable and I love all the back-and-forths between her and Michel, but the real draw to her character that keeps the script so interesting is her unpredictability. Guess you really can’t help who you fall in love with no matter how hard you want to feel otherwise.
For a movie nerd, there’s a lot to admire and go ape over here. For the average viewer, a lot of this ranting sound excessive, although I still like to think that there’s a lot to dig. But if there’s one thing to be said about this movie – and I think a lot of people say this – it’s that it was way ahead of its time. Breathless is simple, it’s gorgeous, and 50 years later it still feels fresh out the oven. You look at someone like Edgar Wright and you can see how jump cuts have evolved over the years, but this is what changed the game and continues to make most 21st Century efforts look like they actually were made 50 years ago. Doesn’t shine a whole lot in the crime genre, but being disappointed by that is missing
Not a bad place to start for my first Godard movie.
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Tres Bien! Jean Seberg is the epitome of cool and is stunning too boot! I must admit, I have only seen two Godard films, which is a bloody shame because Breathless is absolutely brilliant and Sympathy For The Devil is one of the best freaking band docs I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching. I’ll have to check out some Godard for my 70’s theme I’ve got going on, I’m guessing he has a few from the decade.
Never seen Sympathy for the Devil, only ever heard of Gimme Shelter and a more recent Stones doc – that I forget the name of – about them recording Exile in Main St. Will check it out though, but I hear Breathless is the Godard to see.
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I was totally expecting this to be another one of those historically important, but otherwise uninteresting, films but it took me by surprise.
Like you said, the film flowed so well and the characters were interesting. I was surprised by how invested I got in the story.
Those jump cuts were more than just a flashy trick, but a way for Godard to tell a story in an economical manner, making the film a tight and enjoyable experience.
As for other Godard films, a word of caution, some of his films are infuriatingly hard to watch. He becomes ideologically dense and that reflects in a lot of his later work.
However, please check out A Woman is a Woman. It’s a delightful and joyous film that I think is even better than Breathless.
Yeah, I loved that about the jump cuts. No idea why more directors these days (or for the past 50 years for that matter) don’t utilize them the way Godard did. Just felt perfect. And I’ve heard that about some of his other films, but I hear good things about Pierrot le Fou, so will be checking that out along with A Woman is a Woman. Thanks for the heads up, man.
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Perhaps my favorite non-Aronofsky movie — most definitely my favorite non-American movie. God, when I watch this I feel like the kewlest guy int eh world, and then I realize that most people think that people who like French film are weird and I get sad.
Very sad state of affairs, folks do not know what they are missing out on with this. We may very well be the kewlest guys int eh world.
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The headlines about KU’s fall enrollment sounded much like a Minnesotan’s assessment of winter: It could be worse.
Indeed it could have been, given the uncertainties brought on by the coronavirus and rumblings among students that they might sit out the year if their courses were online.
Depending on how you measure, enrollment on the Lawrence and Edwards campuses fell either 2.7% (headcount) or 3.4% (full-time equivalency) this fall. That is about the same as the nationwide average (-3%) but slightly worse than the average decline of 1.4% at four-year public universities, according to data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
A single year’s top-level data provides only a limited view of a much bigger picture. To better understand this year’s enrollment, we need to take a broader and deeper look in terms of geography, history and demographics. Here’s what I’m seeing in data from Academics and Analytical Research, the Kansas Board of Regents and some other sources.
Enrollment declines throughout the state
KU was hardly alone in dealing with the sting of an enrollment decline. Among regents universities, Pittsburg State had the largest decline in enrollment (-5.9%), followed by K-State (-5.1%), KU, Wichita State (-3.1%), Fort Hays State (-2.8%) and Emporia State (-2.3%).
As a whole, the state’s community colleges fared far worse, with a combined drop of 11.7%, about 2 percentage points higher than the national average. Johnson County Community College had the largest decline (18.7%). Enrollment at JCCC has fallen 23.5% over the past five years, a troubling statistic given KU’s proximity and institutional connections to JCCC. During that same period, enrollment at the state’s 19 community colleges has fallen by an average of 18.6%, according to regents statistics. Eight of those colleges recorded declines of more than 20%.
Kansas is one of 11 states where the decline in undergraduate enrollment exceeded the national average, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, Others include Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana and Florida. Only five states recorded increases in undergraduate enrollment, including Nebraska.
Putting the trends into perspective
Over the past 50 years, college and university enrollment has reflected broader societal trends that made a college degree a sought-after goal. As numbers trend downward, though, enrollment figures also highlight the looming challenges that most of higher education faces.
From the 1960s to the 1980s, undergraduate enrollment rose steadily as baby boomers entered college in larger percentages than previous generations. The number of colleges – especially community colleges – grew, providing more opportunities for students to seek a degree. Federal aid, including low-interest loans, also expanded, as the federal government promoted the importance of education and invested in university research. A college degree became the minimum standard for many jobs and led to higher salaries over a degree holder’s lifetime.
Those trends are certainly reflected in KU’s enrollment data. Between 1965 and 1991, headcount enrollment at KU nearly doubled. (See the chart below.) It declined after a recession in the early 1990s, but rose again in the early 2000s, peaking in 2008 during the recession. It declined until 2012, stabilized briefly, and then began another decline, one that is very likely to continue given a declining school population. K-12 enrollment in Kansas peaked in the 2014-15 school year, according to Kansas State Board of Education data. It is projected to start a significant decline in the late 2020s, largely because of a decline in birth rates after the recession of 2007-08. Since peaking in 2007, birth rates in Kansas have fallen 13.6%. (See the chart above with the most recent data available from the state.)
In another disturbing trend, the number of Kansas students coming to KU has dropped 17.7% since 2011. (It was down 2.9% this year.) The university has attracted more out-of-state students, who make up about 40% of the student population, but the trends among Kansas students are bleak.
KU attracts the largest number of students from Johnson County, which accounts for 28.3% of the university’s enrollment. The number of students from Johnson County has fallen 7.3% over the past decade. That is far less than the drop in students from other counties from which the university draws the most students: Douglas (-25.2% since 2011), Sedgwick (-27.1%), Shawnee (-26%). Declines in others aren’t as dramatic but are still troubling: Wyandotte (-9.8%), Leavenworth (-3.3%) and Miami (-3.2%). Others are far worse: Saline (-30.5%), Riley (45.1%), Reno (42.3%).
More Hispanic students, fewer international students
One of the most interesting developments I saw in enrollment this fall was that for the first time in decades, the number of Hispanic students at KU exceeded the number of international students. (See the chart below.)
This reflects two major trends. First the Hispanic population of Kansas has grown more than 70% since 2000. Hispanics now make up more than 12% of the Kansas population and 18.5% of the U.S. population. The number of Hispanic students at KU rose 3.3% this year and has risen nearly every year since the mid-1980s.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration has taken a less-than-welcoming stance toward international students and immigration in general. That, combined with a global pandemic and lack of a coherent plan for combatting the pandemic, has sent international enrollment at U.S. universities plummeting. By one estimate, the number of new international students at U.S. universities could soon reach the lowest level since World War II.
As KU reported, the number of international students at the university declined more than 18% this fall. That decline is greater than the 12.5% decline in international students at public four-year universities, according to data from the National Student Clearinghouse.
Other trends worth noting
A continuing rise in female students. The number of female students on the Lawrence campus continued to exceed the number of male students. The number of male students fell 1.4% this year, compared with 0.5% for female students, and has fallen 11% since 2011. For the first time in at least a decade, the number of women who transferred to KU was larger than the number of men who transferred. Men now make up 47.5% of the KU student population. Nationally, the number of women seeking college degrees surpassed the number of men seeking degrees in 1979. That was the first time since World War II that more women than men attended college, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. In the 40 years since then, the gap has only increased, as it did again this year. Sixty-seven KU students did not identify as male or female this year. That was similar to the 73 in 2018 but down from 509 in 2019, suggesting that last year’s spike was intended as statement against the reporting system, primarily by graduate students.
Another decline in graduate enrollment. The number of graduate students on the Lawrence campus fell 2.2% this year, compared with an increase of 4.7% at public four-year universities. That is the fourth consecutive year of declines. The number of graduate students has fallen 12.5% since 2011. Graduate enrollment at KU peaked in 1991 and has declined 25% since then. (See the chart labeled University of Kansas Enrollment, 1965-2020.)
Another increase in part-time enrollment. I noted last year that the number of part-time students had been rising steadily. That number rose 6.8% again this year and is 18.9% higher than it was in 2011. Part-time students now account for 17.7% of the student body. That isn’t necessarily bad, given the university’s agreement to provide dual enrollment classes with the Lawrence Public School District. It is concerning, though, given that more students nationally are choosing to pursue their degrees part time. That gives them more flexibility to work but delays graduation. In what I see as a related trend, the number of non-degree-seeking students, although still small at 445, has increased more than 200% since 2011.
Some perspective on freshman enrollment. As the university reported, the number of incoming freshmen declined 7.2% this fall. Since a peak in 2016, the number of incoming freshmen has declined by 9.5%. Even so, the total this year is 7% above that of 2011.
A continuing drop in transfer students. The transfer rate to KU can only be described as glum. The number of new transfers to the Lawrence and Edwards campuses was down 8.2% this year and the total fell below 1,000 students for this first time in more than a decade. The number of transfer students has fallen 32.7% since 2011, following the downward trend in community college enrollment.
Large growth from a few states. Since 2011, the number of students from seven states has increased by an average of 45%: Missouri (+40%), Illinois (+46%), Colorado (+47%), Nebraska (+76%), California (+33%), Oklahoma (+61%), Wisconsin (+42%). Collectively, students from those states (by headcount) make up 22% of the student body at the Lawrence and Edwards campuses. KU also attracts a considerable number of students from Texas and Minnesota, although those numbers have grown only slightly over the past 10 years.
Business continues to grow. Even as overall university enrollment declined, undergraduate enrollment in the School of Business rose 7.9% this year and has grown 131% since 2011. Enrollment in engineering declined 2.2% this year but is up 31.6% since 2011. Enrollment in liberal arts and sciences continues to sag. Undergraduate enrollment in the College fell 4.8% this year and is down 21% since 2011. Graduate enrollment was down only slightly less. Even so, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences still has nearly five times as many students as either business or engineering.
Demographically over the past decade, the KU student population has become more Hispanic, more multiethnic and more female but less Kansan and less international. It is still predominantly white (68%) and is more oriented toward business and engineering. It has grown younger over the past decade, with students 22 and younger making up about 70% of the student body, compared with about 64% in 2011.
The university has about 1,500 fewer students than it did a decade ago. It has a slightly larger percentage of undergraduate students than at the start of the decade, although the proportion of undergraduates to graduate students has remained within a small range since 2000. Even so, graduate enrollment has fallen more than 14% since 2011.
I’ve written frequently about the challenges higher education faces, about the need to understand our students better, to innovate, to emphasize the human element of teaching and learning, to think about what we are preparing our students to do, and to provide a clearer sense of what higher education provides. This year’s enrollment figures simply reinforce all of that.
This is the fourth consecutive year of enrollment decline at KU and the ninth consecutive decline at the six regents universities. Those declines have become increasingly painful because of growing reliance on tuition and fees to pay the bills. In Fiscal 2019, tuition and fees accounted for more than 30% of the Lawrence campus’s $900 million in revenue. State appropriations accounted for just over 15%. In other words, students pay about $2 for every $1 the state provides. That is unlikely to improve in the foreseeable future, especially with the state facing a projected $1.5 billion shortfall in the current fiscal year.
In other words, the future of the university depends greatly on enrollment. Enrollment depends greatly on the value that students and parents see in KU. It’s up to all of us to make sure they do indeed understand that value.
Doug Ward is the associate director of the Center for Teaching Excellence and an associate professor of journalism and mass communications. You can follow him on Twitter @kuediting.
Posted on October 22, 2020 by dbward
Strategic planning and the role of teaching and learning
Distilling hundreds of comments about the future of the university into something manageable and meaningful is, in understated terms, a challenge.
The university’s department of Analytics and Institutional Research accomplished that, though, creating a 73-item list that summarizes ideas from a fall planning session and from comments submitted through an online portal. That list, titled What We Could Do at KU, was distributed to the 150 or so university employees who gathered last week for a second strategic planning session. Presumably, Provost Barbara Bichelmeyer and Chancellor Doug Girod drew on those in creating another document that listed vision, mission and values statements, along with their institutional priorities. The priorities they laid out – student success, healthy and vibrant communities, and research and scholarship – offer a good sense of where they want the university to go in the coming years.
The larger the word in this word cloud, the more the idea was mentioned by university employees.
I have a few thoughts about those priorities – namely a lack of any mention of teaching – but I want to focus on something else first.
I found many connections among the 73 suggestions on the What We Could Do list, and I wanted a way to get a better grasp on those ideas. That’s because they provide a broad look at what employees around the university see as important.
I started by creating a spreadsheet, combining and paring the 73 suggestions into 68 words and short phrases. Think of it as a summary of a summary, which has both benefits and drawbacks. I then used those to create the two word clouds that accompany this article.
I wasn’t able to get all 68 words and phrases into a single word cloud, so I eliminated those that were mentioned by fewer than five people. I also created a separate list of 11 verbs that were used in the summary statements. Most describe a need to do more or less of something. This by no means indicates a consensus of ideas from around campus. Rather, it represents the opinions of those who were willing to take the time to attend a planning session or to submit comments online. (I was one of those people.)
Collaborate and communicate
There’s nothing startling on the list, but I was nonetheless surprised by the prominence of collaboration and communication. I agree with those wholeheartedly, and I’m glad others put them at the top of the list.
In far too many cases, departments and offices work in isolation (or in siloes, another word on the list) and even compete against one another for students, resources and attention. To improve as a university, we must find more ways to work together and see ourselves as part of a singular effort rather than as a collection of competing entities. We need to find more ways for our students to collaborate with faculty and with one another. We also need to collaborate with other colleges and universities, and with communities in Lawrence, Kansas City and across Kansas.
These are the verbs used in the summary of what KU employees saw as important in strategic planning.
Doing that requires better communication internally and externally. We have to make sure potential partners around the university know what we are doing, and we need to tell our story (another prominent term) to students, families, businesses and communities. They need to understand that we are part of – not separate from – them.
Another frequently mentioned issue, financial stability, ties into other needs like maintenance, retention, accessibility, professional development, degree cost, campus beauty, mental health, morale, accountability and transparency.
Three other prominent terms on the list – diversity, mental health and generational needs – tie closely together. The diversity of the student body has increased over the last decade, but the student population at KU is still predominantly white. The faculty and staff are even less diverse. The current generations of students are more diverse and have different needs from previous generations.
Not surprisingly, most of the comments from around campus called for an increase in something, including diversity, revenue, accountability, prestige, student and faculty retention, and, of course, collaboration and communication. After years of underfunding and a few rounds of budget cuts, there are many unmet needs.
What about teaching?
If the What We Could Do at KU list represented the opinions of faculty and staff, a document called Jawhawks Rising gave a clear sense of where university leaders want to go. It’s a good aspirational document.
Strangely missing, though, is any mention of teaching. The document uses phrasing like “community of learners,” and “student engagement” and “educate leaders.” It lists “student success” as one of three core institutional priorities.
Teaching doesn’t show up anywhere, though. That’s discouraging and disturbing. You can argue that “educate” involves teaching. It does. But without a clear strategy for improving and elevating the importance of teaching, any attempt to improve student success will fall short. And without the involvement of faculty in student success, the vision, the mission and the values of the institution quickly become hollow.
All of this is a work in progress, and encouragingly, Bichelmeyer gave teaching an important nod in remarks she made at the start of the strategic planning session last week.
“We’re learning about how we teach and how our students learn,” Bichelmeyer said, referring to the use of analytics to examine curricula and student movement through curricula. “There are lots of ways where we can start to unpack the individual student from the crowd through watching and knowing that they need a nudge to say, ‘It’s really important for you to get to the first week of class’ or ‘It’s really important that you don’t turn your homework in late.’ ”
She added: “We’re not teaching little widgets on an assembly line where we hold time constant and let achievement vary or we think about our work as production.”
She also pointed to the need to change our approach to engaging students, many of whom work 20 or more hours a week and have family responsibilities. They also see technology as an important part of who they are.
“Students would rather have a lecture on YouTube than sit in a class with a thousand students where they can’t see the professor and they can’t see what’s on the board and they maybe can’t hear,” Bichelmeyer said. “And they don’t have to pay for parking, and they don’t have to get a babysitter, and they can do that at night.
“So when we think about unbundling the elements of instruction, we have to understand that what we do well at the University of Kansas that nobody else can do is we engage students,” she added.
Unbundling and rethinking
Additionally, she said, digital technology is leading to the separation of teaching from certification. That is, students no longer need a university credential to get good jobs. They can learn from many online providers or gain skills from short-term coding camps and other intensive sessions that don’t require a four- or five-year commitment and cost far less than a university degree.
“So we have to think about what it is that only we can do really well and how we think about the educational experience from the students’ perspective in order to help them think about why it’s worth it for them to be at KU,” Bichelmeyer said.
Think collaboration, communication, diversity, generational needs, networking, accessibility, engagement, cost and other terms from the campus list. But also think teaching and learning, which is why students come to the university in the first place.
Posted on March 6, 2020 by dbward
As challenges mount, higher ed looks in new directions
WASHINGTON – As colleges and universities prepare to encounter what has become known as a cliff in traditional student enrollment, they are looking for ways to reach out, branch out, and form partnerships that might once have been unthinkable.
That desire to branch out was clear from the sessions I attended at the annual meeting of the Association of American Colleges and Universities. For instance, speakers at the conference urged colleagues and their universities to:
Do a better job of working with community colleges, whose lower cost is appealing to students, most of whom want to continue at four-year institutions.
Reach out to high school students and introduce them to liberal education before they choose a college and a major.
Draw in older adults, reintroduce them to learning as they move into a new phase of life, and draw on their expertise in classes and career development.
Create stronger partnerships with other colleges and universities.
Create better strategies for telling the story of higher education.
There’s no secret about why branching out is important. At a session titled “Responding to the Crisis in Higher Education,” Elaine Maimon, president of Governors State University in Illinois, said “crisis” had appeared in AAC&U session titles nearly every year in the decades she had been attending the conference. (Maimon was facing her own crisis back home.) Even so, she said:
“I’m ready to say the revolution is here.”
‘Stop rehearsing our dilemmas’
Mary Dana Hinton
I’ve written considerably about the idea of “revolution” in higher education, about the need for universities to adapt and change, and about the plodding approaches that higher education as a whole has taken to the broad challenges.
In short: The number of traditional students is declining, especially in the Midwest and Northeast. Demographic shifts have created what one AAC&U participant called “a new student majority” made up of first-generation students, students of color, adults, and military veterans, and many of those students start at community colleges. State and federal funding has plummeted. And digital technology has created what Maimon called “an epistemological revolution in terms of ways of knowing.”
Mary Dana Hinton, president of the College of Saint Benedict, said colleges and universities needed to stop “stop rehearsing our dilemmas” and work at making changes.
“We know what our problems are,” Hinton said. “We need to change, and to invest in our faculty, our staff and our leadership so that we create environments and spaces where every student on our campus can see themselves, can feel appreciated, can be challenged and transformed, and that we as institutions are transformed by the students who come to us.”
The sort of transformation that Hinton referred to has many components.
Working with community colleges
Scott Jaschik, editor of Inside Higher Ed, emphasized the importance of making connections with community colleges because “that’s where the students are.”
Most Americans who earn a bachelor’s degree start at community college, Jaschik said, and four-year institutions need to make transfer easier and create welcoming environments for community college students. Some states are also making community college free, he said, an idea that has transcended political ideology.
All Newell of EAB talks about conclusions of his presentation at AAC&U.
Cost is playing a big part in students’ decisions. Al Newell of the education research company EAB said that the lower cost of community colleges had great appeal to Generation Z, which he described as thrifty and frugal. More than 40% of students whose families earn at least $250,000 a year are considering community colleges, Newell said, with some looking at college as a seven- or eight-year investment if students go to graduate school.
Twenty years ago, he said, students aspired to attend the best school they could get into. Now, he said, students’ mindset is that they will go to the best school that they can get into and that their families can afford.
An announcement last week underscored the importance of community colleges. Southern New Hampshire University, a large provider of online education, offered students of Pennsylvania’s community colleges a 10% tuition discount, a move that is expected to draw students away from the state’s four-year institutions.
A different approach to adult education
A new model for bringing adults into college courses has begun to emerge.
Colleges and universities have offered continuing education classes for adults and retirees for many years. Since the early 2000s, KU and many other universities have been involved in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, which focuses on adults age 50 and older. What’s different this time is that universities are creating longer and more intensive programs for older adults, integrating them into traditional classes and activities, and using their expertise to enrich discussions and career preparation.
Longevity is changing workers’ outlook, and many of those in the baby boom generation are looking for new paths after they retire, Kate Schaefers, executive director of the Advanced Careers Initiative at the University of Minnesota, said during an AAC&U panel discussion. Minnesota is one of several universities that have created programs for late-career or retired professionals. Many of those are modeled on Stanford’s Distinguished Careers Institute, which brings in a small cohort each year and helps each participant shape an individual curriculum built on their interests. It integrates them into traditional classes but also creates separate seminars, colloquia and other events. That approach has been successful enough that Stanford is planning to create a non-profit organization to help universities create similar programs, participants at an AAC&U panel said.
Organizers use words like “transformative” to explain the rich opportunities these new programs provide and the powerful bonds they create. The programs are also expensive: often $60,000 a year or more. Most programs offer financial aid for a few fellows, but organizers say the cost reflects the need to be self-sufficient.
Reaching out in other ways
Conference panelists talked about the need to reach out to many other constituencies, including businesses, rural students, low-income students, students of color, non-traditional students, and international students, whose numbers have declined over the past few years.
Colleges and universities start sending promotional material to prospective students early in high school. Later on, they encourage families to tour campuses and to talk with advisors. Those approaches help get a school’s name in students’ mind and help students get a sense of a school’s atmosphere. What they fail to do, though, is to help students understand what happens within a particular discipline.
Andrew Delbanco, president of the Teagle Foundation and a professor at Columbia, said universities needed to create opportunities to bring high school students – especially those from underserved populations – to their campuses for a week or more and engage them in intensive humanities seminars that explore the depth and breadth of liberal education. That approach, which Teagle has been funding, helps students “learn that college is not only about getting a job.” It also helps faculty members, graduate students and undergraduates better understand the perspectives of underserved students.
“We all agree in this room about the value of liberal education,” Delbanco said. “But we have a problem. You cannot explain the value of liberal education to someone who hasn’t had one. You can’t do it. … You cannot convey the taste of honey to someone who hasn’t tasted it.”
The importance of that type of approach was reinforced by statistics at Newell’s session. A survey of 5,200 students at Chicago public schools found that in ninth grade nearly all students aspired to college. By the 11th grade, that dropped to 72%. By 12th grade, 59%. In the end, only 41% enrolled in college.
He cited many reasons for the drop-off: lack of role models who have gone to college; exclusion from advanced placement classes; lack of understanding of the enrollment process; failure to take required courses; and lack of money.
“The reality is that the way we do business is going to have to adapt,” Newell said.
He gave several examples of how colleges and universities were adapting. One of the most prominent is through partnerships with or acquisitions of other institutions. In some cases, university systems are requiring consolidation. In others, a university acquires a nearby struggling institution in what Newell describes as a “goodwill grace merger.” In still others, the acquisitions are pure business deals, or “strategic capital asset acquisition,” as Newell described them. (Think of Purdue’s purchase of Kaplan.)
We also need to keep lobbying skeptical legislators and talking more to a skeptical public, Delbanco said — and working more closely with local communities.
It’s a daunting challenge, but AAC&U sessions seemed far more upbeat than they have been in the past few years, even as Delbanco summed up an admonition that was repeated by several others:
“Colleges and universities must serve young people – and not only young people – beyond their gates more effectively,” he said.
A Harry Potter education model for a ‘Hunger Games’ generation?
I’ve been doubtful about the emergence of a Generation Z. Strangely, Harry Potter and Katniss Everdeen, along with some reassurances from Pew Research, have me reconsidering.
Before I get to Hogwarts and District 12, though, I need to provide some background.
A few years ago, two of my students, eager to look behind the hype of marketers who claimed to see into the minds and habits of a post-millennial generation, came away frustrated. After semester-long research projects, they both asked the same questions: Who can really define a generation? And is “generation” just a convenient label that older people apply to younger people they don’t understand?
A baby boom generation made some sense because it was part of a demographic shift, the students said. Yes, today’s students are certainly different, but the “generation” labels that have been applied seem more of a put-down than an amalgamation of meaningful, or valid, characteristics.
The characteristics of Generation Z have many implications for higher education. Photo by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash
Michael Dimock of the Pew Research Center explained some of the haziness of generational labels earlier this year when he wrote that Pew researchers were adopting the Generation Z category in their work. He wrote:
“Generational cutoff points aren’t an exact science. They should be viewed primarily as tools” for analyzing views on things like work, education, social issues and politics. Pew defines Generation Z as anyone born in 1997 or after. Others see Generation Z as starting earlier, and some place the starting point as late as 2005. By most definitions, though, traditional college-age students now consist solely of Generation Z, and the oldest in that group have already graduated.
I thought about my students’ search for Generation Z as I listened to speakers at the Educause 2019 conference in Chicago recently. My students’ questions were – and still are – valid. Their search for a Generation Z may just have been a few years premature, though.
The racial and ethnic diversity of this generation — and how that diversity shapes views and expectations — has rightly received considerable attention. At Educause, though, the father and son team of David and Jonah Stillman made a case for “generational personalities,” which they said formed from experiences in adolescence. Many of those experiences are tied to significant economic and cultural events. Here are a few of the characteristics that the Stillmans said separated millennials from Generation Z.
Came of age during an economic boom.
Parents, mostly baby boomers, told them they could do anything.
Went through childhood during what the Stillmans called “the self-esteem movement,” when everyone got a trophy just for participating.
Parents preached a message of college at any cost – apparently even to themselves – and told their children they could change the world.
Jobs were about seeking meaning and changing the world.
Technologically minded but with a clear separation between online and in person.
Came of age during and after the 2007-2008 recession, when their parents’ net worth plummeted and they saw seemingly unsinkable companies barely able to stay afloat.
They are realists. Their parents, mostly from Generation X, emphasized the need to compete and win. (If you doubt this, just do a search for “TikTok famous.”)
Watched as millennials took on enormous debt to pay for college, even as many employers started to emphasize skills rather degrees.
Jobs are about money. Full stop.
See few boundaries between physical and digital. (Think Pokemon Go.) They even saw online companies begin to create physical stores, another case where they see “no line at all” between online and in person.
Even popular culture icons offered competing messages. Millennials read about and watched Harry Potter, a young wizard with a tight group of friends who grappled with the meaning and purpose of their magic powers. Generation Z read about and watched Katniss Everdeen, a young rebel in a dystopian nation who is chosen for a fight to the death in The Hunger Games. The message: one against the world; win or die; children are expendable.
This is all a broad-brush picture, of course, but I find that much of it rings true. After all, enrollment in business schools has soared as enrollment in the liberal arts has declined. Many students are working 20-plus hours a week to help pay their college bills. They want flexibility in their schedules and access to technology always. Most students and parents still see value in college, but they look closely at price and consider their return on investment.
So what does this mean for higher education? The Stillmans offered these observations and suggestions:
Get on their radar earlier
Many of these students are trying to make college and career decisions much earlier than previous generations did. They crave certainty and security in their careers. Universities that tap into that desire for a clear pathway have a better chance of reaching those students than those that wait. Relatedly, these students want to know what universities have to offer. They seek out winners and opportunities, and they want to see that reflected in their schools.
Group work is harder
This generation is competitive. They want to stand out and they resent others who tag along in group projects and don’t work as hard as they do. That means they dislike group work, even though the ability to collaborate is among the top skills that employers seek. That means, the Stillmans said, that educators will have to work harder to help these students learn group skills.
So is traditional communication
Older adults complain that this generation is illiterate, David Stillman said. He argued, though, that today’s students are writing more than ever. They post on social media and in online forums. They chat via instant messages and games. They are in constant conversation. Much of that may be in the form of “lol” and “omg,” Stillman said, “but who are we to say that’s not writing?” They also learned to communicate with emojis before they communicated in words, he said. That approach creates more ambiguity and leaves more room for interpretation, he said. So students need help understanding how to communicate in a professional world. Even so, he said, “professors need to understand emojis.”
Emphasize the tangible
Promoting vague “experiences” and learning for learning’s sake doesn’t work for most of these students. Rather, they want to see the practical application and individual benefit of their school work. That means instructors and advisors need to explain why students are learning what they are learning and how the various disciplines, activities and assignments fit together and help lead to good jobs. Additionally, universities, departments and classes should partner with businesses, David Stillman said. Bring professionals from various fields to campus so that students can learn about pathways and make connections between what they are learning and what they might do on the job.
Allow customization
A higher percentage of Generation Z was home-schooled, and many of their parents are entrepreneurs. They are open to alternative paths to learning, and they value customization. After all, Amazon and Netflix know what they want and make frequent suggestions about what they should buy or watch. Why shouldn’t their college? Iowa State, which caught on to this earlier than most universities, sends out video announcements for each student. These videos include a “breaking news” announcement by a CNN anchor, a message from the college president and the football coach, a shot of a banner with the student’s name, and footage of thousands of students cheering and celebrating. (Some students apply to Iowa State just to get a video, the Stillmans said.) Other schools have allowed students to create custom majors, a strategy that all schools need to adopt, the Stillmans said.
Improve online courses
Students still prefer in-person courses, but they want the flexibility that online courses provide. That flexibility is critical for a generation that is putting in more hours on jobs to pay for college. They also expect online courses to have the same quality and the same outcomes as in-person courses. The culture, the feel, the layout of an online course should be the same as an in-person course, the Stillmans said. Everything should be seamless.
Be flexible with technology
Students in Generation Z “don’t see the difference at all” between the physical and digital worlds. Technology is simply part of who they are. It connects them. It informs them. They expect it to be there. Universities that demonstrate technological sophistication will have an advantage, the Stillmans said. That doesn’t mean Generation Z is impressed by technologically advanced campuses. That is simply an expectation. These students take that expectation into the classroom, too. Instructors who ban this technology simply stoke students’ fear of missing out on something online. So rather than take that technology away, help them learn how to use it to learn.
Those are just a few of the few of the student characteristics we need to pay attention to. Yes, these are broad generalizations that don’t apply to all students, but they help us understand some of the challenges we face as educators. College used to have a Harry Potter-like magic in attracting students, but it has entered a world much more like The Hunger Games. We can still be suspicious of labels like Generation Z – I still am – but we need to adjust to the reality of the changes.
Enrollment numbers reflect a difficult decade for higher education (and provide a few surprises)
Enrollment at Kansas regents universities declined again this year. I say again because enrollment has declined each year since 2011.
The decline – 5.7% since 2011 — is relatively small, but it illustrates the challenges of a state university system that has become increasingly dependent on student tuition dollars to finance operations. It also illustrates the challenges that regents universities will face in the next decade as the number of traditional college-age students flattens after a post-recession “baby bust.”
The National Center for Education Statistics projects that undergraduate enrollment nationwide will increase about 3% by 2028, but that national average blurs regional differences. Institutions in the Midwest and Northeast are especially vulnerable. Many smaller colleges have faced growing economic problems, with some merging and more than 20 closing.
KU isn’t in any immediate danger from those trends, but the regents system as a whole is. Given the current political climate, it seems likely that Kansas will face some of the same pressures that states like Wisconsin and Alaska have faced to close or merge campuses.
In Kansas, Wichita Area Technical College merged with Wichita State two years ago, a move that made sense given their proximity. It isn’t much of a stretch to imagine financial concerns forcing additional mergers – mergers that would be much more painful than the one in Wichita. Eleven of the state’s community colleges have had double-digit enrollment declines over the past five years, and three – Cowley, Allen and Highland – have seen enrollment fall by more than 20%. Even Johnson County Community College, the largest in the state, isn’t immune from this trend. Its enrollment has declined 7.8% over the past five years, although there was a slight uptick this year.
I’m not trying to predict impending doom. Rather, I see the numbers as a clear signal of the need to move quickly with innovative approaches that better meet the needs of a changing student population. Colleges and universities can no longer expect student applications to simply flow in with regularity. They must find niches that set them apart, form partnerships across disciplines and institutions, do more to reach out with online courses, and develop new approaches that make a college education more of an ongoing process – and one of individual renewal – than a degree-and-done-forever approach.
The numbers at KU
KU’s full-time equivalency enrollment fell slightly this year. As you can see from the chart above, though, there has been only slight movement over the past six years. That’s mostly good news, especially because retention rates have increased. This fall, 86.2% of last year’s freshman class returned, and retention of freshmen has increased substantially since hitting a low of 77.8% in 2008.
That’s a phenomenal accomplishment made possible by the work of everyone from instructors who have adopted more effective teaching practices to advisors who have helped students make better choices to administrators who have created new support programs and allocated money and resources to address a collective problem.
The university did a good job of highlighting other aspects of this fall’s enrollment report, so I won’t go into those. I would like to touch on some other trends I saw in the enrollment figures. These figures come from various reports and public dashboards on the site of Analytics and Institutional Research. Wherever possible, I have used full-time equivalency figures rather than headcount. The regents and the federal government have shifted to full-time equivalency because it cuts down on possible distortions from part-time enrollment and allows for a better comparison across universities. The university tends to prefer headcount.
Troublesome long-term trends
Combined enrollment at the Lawrence and Edwards campuses has been mostly stable over the past few years. The longer-term trends aren’t as positive. Enrollment has declined 10.5% since 2007 and 13% since a peak in 2008.
For KU as a whole, those declines have been partly offset by a growth of 11.2% at the medical center since 2014. Enrollment at the Edwards Campus has grown in each of the past four years but is 11% below where it was in 2011.
Not surprisingly, the largest decline in the student population has been in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. It still has the largest number of students by far of any college at KU, but undergraduate enrollment has fallen 21.6% since 2010, and graduate enrollment has fallen 18.2%. The largest percentage gains in undergraduate enrollment since Fall 2010 have been in business (up 122%) and engineering (up 46.3%).
Interestingly, the largest percentage increase overall was in non-degree-seeking students, whose numbers have risen 181% since 2010. There were 491 of those students this fall. That’s a small number in the overall enrollment picture, but it clearly shows an interest among a group that is rarely discussed when we talk about enrollment.
Shifting gender balance
Men accounted for 46% of KU students this fall, the lowest percentage of the decade. The number of men enrolling at KU has declined from 49.2% in 2010, reflecting a national trend of fewer men going to college.
The number of students not reporting gender spiked this year to 524 from 75 in Fall 2018, 53 in Fall 2017 and 25 in Fall 2016. This reflects a national trend of students more willing to identify as gender fluid, transgender or non-binary.
Interestingly, the vast majority of those who did not report gender were graduate students. The breakdown of graduate students this fall is 50.6% women, 40.4% men and 9% not listing gender.
Other changes in student demographics
Several other changes in the characteristics of students are worth noting:
Declining number of transfer students.Transfer students have never made up a large percentage of the student population at KU, but their numbers have fallen significantly during the past decade. In Fall 2010, the Lawrence campus reported 1,404 transfer students, compared with 1,024 this fall. That is a decline of 27%.
Declining number of graduate students. The Lawrence campus has 5,570 graduate students this fall, a decline of 9.5% since 2016 and 13.5% since 2010. This is largely a result of a smaller number of students pursuing a master’s degree (down 19.8% since 2010), although the number of doctoral students has declined 9.1% from a peak in 2013.
Declining number of international students. The number of international students fell for the fourth straight year and is now 14% below a peak of 2,363 in Fall 2015. This again follows a national trend.
Rising number of Hispanic students. The number of Hispanic students attending KU has increased 65% since 2010, with growth in every year this decade. Hispanic students now make up 8% of the student body. This again reflects national trends.
Rising number of part-time students. The number of part-time students on the Lawrence and Edwards campuses surpassed 4,000 for the first time this fall. Part-time students now account for 16.3% of the total student population, the highest percentage this decade and up from 13.7% in 2012.
Changes at Edwards Campus
KU’s Edwards Campus has traditionally been reliant on professional master’s programs for its enrollment. That has begun to shift toward more of a balance of graduate and undergraduate programs.
Undergraduates now account for nearly 41% of students at the Edwards campus, nearly double the percentage of a decade ago. That is an enormous shift in mission and mentality. The campus is still heavily reliant on working professionals who attend evening classes, but it has increased its online offerings, partnered with Kansas City-area schools and businesses, and drawn undergraduates to programs like information technology, molecular biosciences and exercise science.
Posted on October 4, 2019 by dbward
Moving higher education from storied past to innovative future
Ann Austin calls for a show of hands during her keynote address at the Teaching Summit.
We know the story well. We helped write it, after all.
As instructors and students and administrators, we have lived the story of modern higher education. And yet, despite the familiarity of that story – or perhaps because of it – we continue to struggle with its meaning and direction.
Ann Austin, an education professor and administrator at Michigan State, told participants at KU’s annual Teaching Summit last week that that struggle is not only natural; it is also crucial as colleges and universities adapt to a landscape that has changed dramatically over the past 20 years and is poised to change even more dramatically in the next 20.
In her Summit keynote address, Austin moved among the past, present and future as she highlighted the challenges and opportunities that rapid societal changes are posing to colleges and universities. She also challenged faculty members and administrators to think philosophically and creatively about the way they teach, interact and plan.
“What kind of vision do we have in the back of our minds as we go about our day-to-day work?” Austin asked.
“What is our vision for where our learners are going, and what is our vision for the role we play in their lives?”
That vision, after all, guides us in conscious and unconscious ways, and is crucial for the success of the university. We are doing many good things, she said, but we need to be more creative in working with students, curricula and our approach to learning.
‘This noble profession’
Austin maintained an upbeat tone as she made a case that colleges and universities must change to keep pace with society. Universities are exemplars of society, places to share ideas, to advance knowledge and to debate with respect, she said. She evoked the symbolism of KU’s campus on a hill as an indication that it is “involved in something important,” or what she called “this noble profession.”
Ann Austin speaks with Lisa Wolf-Wendel and Susan Twombly, professors of education, before the start of the Summit.
Even so, those of us who teach and work and learn and lead at universities must push our institutions to adapt and evolve. We have welcomed an increasingly diverse population of students, Austin said, and we must find better ways to support those students. Right now, she said, there’s a mismatch between social needs and educational practices and outcomes. (There is also a growing political rift over the direction of higher education.) We are doing much good, she said, but we need to do more.
“How do we create environments for the success of all?” Austin asked.
She pointed to large gateway classes as an example of where universities have fallen short. Those courses can guide students toward many types of careers – or prevent them from pursuing those careers. Nationally, half of students in those courses fail, she said, and women and students of color encounter the biggest hurdles. By embracing evidence-based teaching practices and taking a more inclusive approach to teaching and learning, though, we can lower the barriers to success.
“We know that if we change the way we go about our teaching, if we think about what will support this diversity of learners, we can pretty much get rid of that gap,” she said, citing years of research about active and engaged learning.
‘Generosity of thinking’ and other any areas of potential
Gateway courses are just one area where there is a mismatch between social needs and educational practices and outcomes, she said. Another involves soft skills, or what Austin calls “human skills”: things like communicating well; discerning between accurate and inaccurate information; understanding the context of problems and actions; engaging in teamwork and collaboration; and approaching work with integrity and ethical standards.
Jeff Hall, professor of communication studies, asks a question during the Summit.
She also singled out something she called “generosity of thinking,” or the ability to work with people different from yourself and to seek out those complementary perspectives on projects at work and in communities.
“We really need to cultivate that even more than perhaps we do,” Austin said.
Austin drew upon her work as co-chair of the Roundtable on Systemic Change in Undergraduate STEM Education for the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine. That group has highlighted the importance of a vibrant educational system and a well-educated citizenry that can join conversations on the challenges facing society. It has also focused on the needs of a changing workforce.
We know that jobs that are common today won’t exist in the future, Austin said. And in 10 or 20 years, “there will be opportunities for work that we can’t even imagine right now.”
“How do we prepare our students for this kind of world?” she asked.
I’ve written before about Austin, who cofounded the Center for Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning. Her work in organizational change has influenced some of the approaches we take at CTE, and she is a partner on a National Science Foundation grant on creating a more nuanced approach to evaluating teaching. She has worked with many KU faculty members on that project, which is known as Benchmarks for Teaching Effectiveness at KU. The multi-university project is known as TEval.
Austin provides broad insight and thought-provoking questions to everything she does, and the Summit was no exception. She also offered several concrete steps that participants could take to improve their courses, their departments and the learning environments for their students:
Robert Hagen, lecturer in environmental studies, asks a question during the Summit.
Embrace high-impact practices. These include things like service learning, internships, writing-intensive courses, and learning communities. These and other practices “link the knowing with the doing,” Austin said, and create a more equitable learning environment.
“Become more fluent in how learning happens.” Research into learning and higher education continually provides new insights, Austin said, urging participants to consider ways of applying that research in their disciplines. CTE programs and materials can help instructors do that without spending hours combing through journals.
Focus on learning, not seat time. Our courses are organized by credit hours, a system that originated in the 19th century and focused on the amount of time instructors delivered information to students. That system is outmoded, especially for online courses, but we can still work within it, Austin said, by emphasizing learning and using effective means of assessing learning.
Seek out new ways to reach students. This might involve using technology, taking an innovative approach in face-to-face or online courses or curricula, or using new types of physical classrooms. Austin emphasized the importance of flexibility and creativity in helping students learn. Organize curricula in new ways and look for new pathways that better fit today’s students. She said that included not just degrees but ways for people to move in and out of higher education to refresh skills and share their expertise.
Cultivate new partnerships. Communities inside and outside the university help us draw on new perspectives, learn from one another, and create new learning opportunities for our students and our colleagues. These partnerships can also provide opportunities for developing and promoting leadership skills that universities need if they hope to innovate.
Even as she pushed audience members to take action, she urged them to draw on the many good things already happening at universities.
“I’m not in any way suggesting that we just jettison what we’re doing,” Austin said. “We do so much that is so good.”
Rather, she suggested committing to effective practices and ask “what is this changing world suggesting that we might do differently?”
Doing so helps us move from story – a beacon on a hill in a volatile, changing world – to action.
“That’s the story we are part of,” Austin said. “We need to think not only in a philosophical way – that’s part of the story – but in a real practical way. What do we do in our departments, in our programs and in the university to actually let us make the best contributions to our learners and to society?”
A whiteboard at the School of Engineering
A cloudy day with lots of sunshine
The Summit took place on the same day that hundreds of students moved in to KU’s residence halls. Chancellor Doug Girod, dressed in khaki slacks and a blue KU polo shirt, said at the beginning of the Summit that he always looked forward to helping with the move-in and talking with students and their families.
The day was cloudy, and the sky threatened rain, but school had yet to start and a shiny eagerness and a positive energy permeated the campus.
“This is one of the few days of the year when everybody smiles,” Girod said.
Posted on August 26, 2019 by dbward
Reports point to the need for rethinking higher ed. But will we?
This year’s update on the Kansas Board of Regents strategic plan points to some difficult challenges that the state’s public colleges and universities face in the coming years.
First, the number of graduates is thousands short of what the regents say employers need each year. The number of certificates and degrees among public and private institutions actually declined by 1.2 percent between 2014 and 2018, and was 16 percent short of the regents’ goal.
I’ve written before about the shrinking pool of traditional students in coming years amid changing social norms. Full-time undergraduate enrollment nationwide peaked in 2010 and has been flat or declining since then. And as long as the economy remains stable, universities are likely to have trouble attracting older students. Since 2010, the number of Kansans between the ages of 25 and 64 who are taking classes at regents institutions has declined 20.4 percent. That decline is even steeper among those 35 and older.
Most certainly, the regents’ report highlights successes. For instance, the number of engineering graduates has already surpassed the regents’ goal for 2021. The regents president and chief executive, Blake Flanders, also writes that the state’s public colleges and universities have made transfer among institutions easier and that most bachelor’s degrees now require 120 hours of credit.
The primary goal of the strategic plan is to increase the number of post-secondary credentials among Kansans as a means to improve the state’s economy. This includes associate’s degrees and certificates in various technical fields. KU would have to increase its number of graduates 25% over the next two years to meet the regents’ goal. That’s a Sisyphean task, given recent trends.
KU has certainly made progress toward retaining students and helping them graduate. This has involved such things as transforming classes to make them student-centered, streamlining core classes, improving advising, making better use of data, adding freshman courses with fewer students, and adopting a host of other strategies.
The need for a clearer path for students
Disciplines within liberal arts and sciences have also worked at providing a clearer roadmap for students, often taking on some of the strategies of professional schools. Earlier this month, Paula Heron, a physics professor at the University of Washington, spoke to physics faculty at KU about the findings of a report called Phys21, which she helped write. That report urges physics departments to look more practically at the value of a physics degree.
Paula Heron spoke with instructors at a recent physics colloquium.
Physics, like so many disciplines, is set up primarily to move students toward graduate school and academic careers, Heron said. Most students, though, don’t want to stay in academia. Forty percent of physics students go directly into the workforce and 61% work in the private sector, she said. Among physics Ph.D.s, only 35% work in academia.
Heron urged faculty to “educate people in physics so they have a broader sense of the world.” Help students apply their skills to practical problems. Give them more practice in writing, speaking, researching, and working in teams. Help students and career counselors understand what physics graduates can do.
One of the biggest challenges is that most physics professors lack an understanding of the job market for their graduates. They have worked in academia most of their lives and don’t have connections to business and industry, making it hard for them to advise students on careers or to help them apply skills in ways that will prepare them for jobs.
The challenge in physics mirrors that of many other disciplines. Academic work tends to focus our attention deeper inside academia even as demographic, social and cultural trends require us to look outward. If we are to thrive in the future, we must shift our perceptions of what higher education is and can be. That means transforming courses in student-centered ways and rewarding research and creative work that informs our teaching and brings new ideas and new connections to the classroom. That doesn’t mean we must throw out everything and start over. Not at all. We must be flexible and open-minded about teaching and research, though. Ernest Boyer made a similar plea in 1990 in Scholarship Reconsidered, writing:
“Research and publication have become the primary means by which most professors achieve academic status, and yet many academics are, in fact, drawn to the profession precisely because of their love for teaching or for service – even for making the world a better place. Yet these professional obligations do not get the recognition they deserve, and what we have, on many campuses, is a climate that restricts creativity rather than sustains it.”
Much has changed in the nearly 30 years since Boyer’s seminal work. Unfortunately, universities continue to diminish the value of teaching and service and creativity even as their future depends on creative solutions to attracting and teaching undergraduates. We have ample evidence about what helps students learn, what helps them remain in college, and what helps them move toward graduation. What we lack is an institutional will to reward those who take on those tasks. Until we do, we will simply be pushing the enrollment boulder up a hill again and again.
More from the report
A few other things from the regents report stand out:
Only Fort Hays State met the regents’ goal for the number of graduates and certificate recipients in 2018, and it actually exceeded that goal by 3 percent. KU fell short by 14.3 percent, and K-State fell short by 10.7 percent. Community colleges and technical colleges were 11.9 percent short of the 2018 goal.
A third of students attending regents institutions received Pell Grants in the 2017-18 academic year, slightly above the national average. Between 2014 and 2018, though, the number of students receiving Pell grants declined by 7 percent at Kansas’ public universities.
Pell grants, which in 1998-99 covered 92 percent of the tuition for a student at a public university, now cover only 60 percent.
The number of Hispanic students continues to grow, with Hispanics now accounting for 11.1% of students at regents institutions, compared with 7.6% in 2010. Enrollment among blacks has been steady at 7.4% of the student population. That is up from 6.3% in 2010 but down from 8.1% in 2013.
Another metric the regents created, a Student Success Index, seems cause for concern. That index accounts for such things as retention and graduation rates among students who transferred to other institutions. Among all categories – state universities, municipal university, community colleges and technical colleges – students performed worse in 2017 than they did in 2010.
Does the U.S. have too many college graduates?
Here’s a view that runs counter to the Kansas regents’ argument that public universities need to increase the number of graduates. It comes from Richard Vedder, an emeritus professor at Ohio University, who argues in a Forbes article and a forthcoming book that universities are producing too many graduates. His claim: “We are over-invested in higher education.”
Vedder argues that colleges and universities face a triple crisis: The cost of college is too high; students are spending less and less time on academic work; and there is a disconnect between what universities teach and what employers want.
I agree with all of those things, though I disagree with the idea that we have too many college graduates. Vedder seems to approach education in strictly utilitarian terms, with graduates fitting like cogs in the machinery of capitalism. If all universities did was match course offerings to job requirements, they would deprive students of the broader skills they need to carve out meaningful careers and the broader ability to make innovative connections among seemingly disparate areas. They would also deprive the nation of citizens who can dissect complex problems and cut through the obfuscation that permeates our political system.
Enrollment challenges are hardly limited to the U.S. In the U.K., regulators say universities are overestimating the number of international students they expect to attract in the coming years, The Guardian reports. That is significant because the traditional-age student population is expected to decline in coming years in the U.K., and universities are looking overseas to attract students. … Research done by makers of educational products often greatly overestimates the effectiveness of those products, a Johns Hopkins University study warns. Product makers often create their own measurement standards, exclude students who fail to complete a protocol, or dismiss failures as “pilot studies,” according to The Hechinger Report. That leads to inflated results that the study calls the “developer effect.” In many cases, companies obscure the funding source of their studies.
Doug Ward is the acting director of the Center for Teaching Excellence and an associate professor of journalism. You can follow him on Twitter @kuediting.
Posted on April 23, 2019 by dbward
Admissions scandal shines a harsh light on the ‘product’ of higher ed
We can glean many lessons from the most recent college admissions scandal.
A system that purports to be merit-based really isn’t. Standardized testing can be gamed. A few elite universities hold enormous sway in the American imagination. Hard work matters less than the ability to write a big check. The wealthy will do anything to preserve the privilege of plutocracy.
We knew all that, though.
What struck me most about the admissions scandal was how blatantly transactional a college degree has become and how vulnerable universities have become to sacrificing their integrity to the promise of a bigger donation.
I’ve written before about how the product of education – a diploma, an overemphasis on sports, bucolic images of campuses, perceptions of privilege from association with a particular institution – have overshadowed the process of learning. The admissions scandal not only reinforces that idea of education as a product but makes it clear that to many, education is only a product.
Those of us who teach see that mentality all too often in our classes. An undergraduate once told me that I was diminishing her prospects because she had to work too hard to earn an A. She knew what she wanted to do, she said, and she would learn nothing from my class or the other classes she was required to take. A degree with a high GPA was the only important thing, she said. Another student quoted his father as saying that the only thing college was good for was to meet people who could help you later.
Those students represent extremes of what higher education has become. College costs loom so large that students choose majors based on how much money they can make rather than on what might fulfill them in career. State governments perpetuate this by channeling money to favored programs rather than to universities as a whole, emphasizing economic development over an informed citizenry. The federal government encourages it by favoring privately issued college loans over grants and highlighting graduates’ income in comparing college programs. And universities themselves perpetuate it by chasing the status of rankings and promoting prestige over the needs of student learners.
Universities must live within this transactional culture but they must not sacrifice their integrity. They must address student concerns about costs and careers and salaries. They must make classes more accessible and convenient to students (see below). They must find fairer ways than standardized tests to gauge student competency.
Above all, they must promote the process rather than the product of education. A college education is certainly about career preparation, and institutions must help guide anxious students toward meaningful careers. They must also remind students that education is about learning and discovery. It’s about challenging ideas and beliefs, about challenging the self. It’s about a wide range of values and intellectual challenges that must be lived and earned, not bought and sold.
If nothing else, the admissions scandal should push universities to take a hard look at themselves and ask what they value, how they are perceived, and how they can maintain their integrity. If they don’t, they risk becoming just a wall decoration in a tarnished gilded frame.
Experimenting with new models of higher education
MOOC-mania has largely subsided, but companies and non-profit organizations continue to experiment with models that allow students to take online courses at little or no cost and transfer the credits to traditional colleges and universities.
EducationNext writes about three of those entities – StraighterLine, Modern States, and Global Freshman Academy – which collectively have enrolled more than 500,000 students but have mostly had the same low completion rates as MOOCs.
For instance, Arizona State created Global Freshman Academy in 2015. That program allows students to take 14 online freshman-level courses for $600 each. Of 373,000 who have enrolled, only 1,750 have completed. Students who have enrolled in classes through StraighterLine and Modern States generally complete only a course or two.
Those are hardly stunning results, but they are nonetheless worth watching. Many students are already acquiring college credit through advanced placement exams and dual-enrollment courses, which are generally taught on college campuses. KU is also expanding the number of classes it offers through Lawrence Public Schools, with courses created by KU instructors but taught by high school teachers. Students will pay a lower rate for those courses.
The Edwards Campus has taken this even further, working with area high schools and community colleges so that students can earn a college degree in three years.
Take a trip on the K-10 bus between Lawrence and Johnson County Community College, and you will see substantial numbers of KU students traveling to classes at JCCC. Many others take online community college classes in the summer, not only because of the convenience but because of the lower cost. Some university classes incorporate MOOCs in their instruction, supplementing the online materials with in-class discussions and problem-solving.
The upshot of all this is that a college education is not always centered on a single institution. Most universities treat it that way, but students are increasingly considering cost and convienience. And as long as the cost of a college education pushes large numbers of students into debt and the demand for flexibility in scheduling and class format grows, there will be opportunities for outside organizations to step in with alternative approaches to higher education.
Perception and reality of university budgets
Those of us in higher education know all too well that states have slashed funding for colleges and universities over the last 10 years.
Yes, “slashed” is the right work. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities says that states’ spending on higher education is $9 billion lower today than it was in 2008, after adjusting for inflation.
That message apparently hasn’t gotten through to the American public, though.
According to a poll conducted by APM Research Lab and the Hechinger Report, 34% of Americans think funding for higher education has stayed the same over the last 10 years, and 27 percent think it has increased. (We wish.) Only 29 percent realize that funding has actually declined.
More people realize that government-financed grants and loans have not kept up with tuition increases. In the APM-Hechinger poll, 44 percent said they knew that. Disturbingly, though, about the same percentage said they thought that government aid had either increased or stayed the same.
The poll showed some interesting disparities among various groups. I won’t go into those other than to say that Easterners seem better informed than Westerners and Democrats better informed than Republicans. The abysmal overall understanding, though, should send a clear message to those of us who work in higher education: We need to do a better job of communicating with the public.
EdSurge asks an intriguing question – Is creativity a skill? – and then seeks answers from the perspective of various professions. … The University of Missouri plans to add five new undergraduate degrees and four new graduate degrees as part of its plan to increase enrollment by 25,000 students by 2023, The Missourian reports. … From the this sounds familiar department, a committee in the Missouri House of Representatives is considering a bill that would allow concealed carry of firearms on public university campuses. … Moody’s has issued a new warning about the finances of universities as enrollment flattens or declines, Education Dive reports. … Speaking of finances, Blackboard has agreed to sell one of its businesses and plans to move its headquarters outside Washington, D.C., as part of an effort to reduce its substantial debt, an analyst writes in e-Literate. …
Posted on March 19, 2019 by dbward
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Dominique Morisseau’s ‘Skeleton Crew’ Headed To Broadway With Ruben Santiago-Hudson Directing
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The Broadway premiere of Skeleton Crew, written by Tony Award nominee Dominique Morisseau (Ain’t Too Proud) and directed by Tony winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson (August Wilson’s Jitney) will begin performances on Broadway during the winter of 2022, producer Manhattan Theatre Club announced today.
The production joins MTC’s previously announced 2021-22 Broadway line-up of Santiago-Hudson’s Lackawanna Blues (fall 2021) and Paula Vogel’s How I Learned To Drive starring Mary-Louise Parker and David Morse (spring 2022). The Broadway productions will be staged at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
MTC also announced a winter 2022 Off Broadway production of Prayer For The French Republic, a world premiere by Joshua Harmon (Bad Jews, Significant Other) and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer (The Sound Inside, The Band’s Visit).
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Skeleton Crew is set in 2008 Detroit, where, as described by MTC, a small automotive factory is on the brink of foreclosure, and a tight knit family of workers hangs in the balance. With uncertainty everywhere, the line between blue collar and white collar becomes blurred, and this working family must reckon with their personal loyalties, their instincts for survival and their ultimate hopes for humanity.
Harmon’s Prayer For The French Republic, which will be staged at MTC’s New York City Center Stage I, follows five generations of a French Jewish family. In 1944, a Jewish couple in Paris desperately awaits news of their missing family. More than 70 years later, the couple’s great-grandchildren find themselves facing the same question as their ancestors: “Are we safe?” The play was commissioned by MTC through the Bank of America New Play Program.
Today’s announcements were made by MTC artistic director Lynne Meadow and executive producer Barry Grove. Exact performance dates and further casting information will be announced at a later date.
“When conditions allow,” Meadow said, “everyone at MTC looks forward to safely having artists and audiences back in Broadway’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre and at our off-Broadway home at New York City Center.”
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America's Best and Worst Irish Bars Are Both in Philadelphia
by The Drink Nation on Mar 7, 2014 in Bars & Restaurants for McGillin's Olde Ale House
In the runup to the nation's number one boozy holiday, HuffPo this week published its list of "5 Bars Where You Should Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day," and one of the bars to make the cut is Philadelphia’s oldest and continuously-run watering hole, McGillin’s Olde Ale House.
Needless to say, this comes as great news to McGillin's, which was plying drinkers with perfectly poured pints before Abraham Lincoln was in office. But what’s more, it serves as a huge boost to the City of Brotherly Love, which not so long ago was identified as the home of America’s Worst Irish Bar.
That designation belongs to Downey’s located on South Street. It earned that distinction from the website IrishCentral.com following its appearance on Spike TV’s Bar Rescue.
The HuffPo list was compiled by Clint Lanier and Derek Hembree, authors of Bucket List Bars: Historic Saloons, Pubs, and Dives of America , and in addition to Philly’s McGillin’s it includes world class Irish drinking establishments like New York’s McSorely’s, and Denver’s My Brother’s Bar.
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The Negro Repertory Company's production of Lysistrata produced a controversy between the national and local Federal Theatre Project leadership, and also displayed the paternalistic approach FTP officials held toward the Negro Repertory Company. (Courtesy of the University of Washington Library, Special Collections Division, Florence Bean James Papers, (accession # 2117-001) box 6, folder 11.)
The tenuous position of the Negro Repertory Company within the Seattle branch of the Federal Theatre Project, made all the more fragile by an ongoing power struggle between the Federal Theatre Project and the Works Progress Administration came to a head over their most famous and most humiliating production: Lysistrata. The Jameses hired company member Theodore Brown to adapt Aristophanes’ classical comedy, in which the women of Athens, Sparta, and Thebes unite to end the Peloponnesian war (a civil war fought between these three Greek city states).
In the play, the protagonist, Lysistrata, develops a two-pronged strategy toward the Greek men and their war-mongering. First, the women lay siege to and take possession of the Athenian treasury on the Acropolis, cutting the men off from funds needed to fuel their conflict. Secondly—and for which the play is famous—the women unite in a ban on sexual intercourse. They taunt and titillate their men, slinking around in scanty clothing, but refuse to satisfy the men’s desires until a peace is proclaimed—which, of course, it is.
Brown’s adaptation stayed close to the original script, with a few alterations. He added three choral numbers, which seem to have rapidly become one of the most popular features of Negro Repertory Company productions, to the play. He eliminated the lesbian homoeroticism in the script, where the women admire the beautiful body of a Spartan woman. And finally, Brown moved the action to Africa.
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This last choice was perhaps a risky move, for though Orson Welles’s “voodoo Macbeth” was a great success in New York, the New York Living Newspaper project’s recent production of Ethiopia had been censored and rapidly shut down. Indeed, it is possible that Brown adapted Lysistrata to an African kingdom as a concession to his company’s inability to play Welles’s piece, rather than trying to ride the coattails of the New York production: the Negro Repertory Company had originally considered a production of Macbeth, but Brown believed that “they couldn’t handle it.”
All augured well for Lysistrata: scheduled for a three-day run at the prestigious Moore Theatre in downtown Seattle, advance ticket sales were brisk and the show opened on September 17, 1937 to a sell-out crowd of nearly 1,100 audience members. First night reviews were strong—the Seattle Star praised Brown for the “modern” update of the text, and the charm and humor that made for “an enjoyable evening in the theatre.” Surprisingly, the following afternoon, Lysistrata was closed—by the local Works Progress Administration.
The hierarchies of power between the Works Progress Administration and the Federal Theatre Project had never been clearly delineated. The two government institutions were supposed to function independently of each other, but in practice, the FTP frequently found itself subject to the WPA, which created both national and local frictions between both programs. Lysistrata served to solidify the independence of the Federal Theatre Project from the WPA, but unfortunately, the Negro Repertory Company’s production was sacrificed in the process.
The cast of Lysistrata. (Courtesy of the University of Washington Library, Special Collections Division, UW Theatres Photograph Collection, (PH Collection #236), box 4, folder 13.)
Dan Abel, head of the WPA, had closed Lysistrata on the grounds that the play was bawdy and indecent, but without ever having seen it personally. Abel also attempted to establish himself as an official censor, who would read and approve all FTP production scripts before allowing them to be staged. The company was outraged, writing to FTP director Hallie Flanagan in New York for assistance. They claimed that Abel was discriminating against them, and trying to suppress their artistic achievement.
Hallie Flanagan and the employees of the Federal Theatre Project were livid. Four days after the closure, Hallie Flanagan’s National Administrator was assuring Guy Williams in Seattle that the Federal Theatre Project supported the Seattle NRC’s production one hundred percent, and five days after the closure, Flanagan’s assistant, Howard Miller, arrived in Seattle to settle the matter. The company, which continued to rehearse during the closure in hopes of reopening (indeed, Williams predicted that if the show could reopen, that it could easily run for four weeks), staged a rehearsal for Miller. Miller’s response, however, was negative.
Miller didn’t find the play offensive or bawdy; he claimed it was offensive in an adolescent kind of way, adding that any audience member who was familiar with vaudeville could not possibly be offended by the production. Miller did, however, criticize the production on other grounds, calling it “badly cast, badly directed, cheaply costumed,” and claiming it had “no focal point.”
A scene from Lysistrata. (Courtesy of the University of Washington Library, Special Collections Division, UW Theatres Photograph Collection, (PH Collection #236), box 4, folder 13.)
When Miller met with Don Abel, the latter admitted that he had been in the wrong. However, Abel added that he could not reopen Lysistrata without needing to resign his position. Miller, in a gesture of conciliation between the FTP and WPA, agreed that Lysistrata should remain closed, on the condition that the WPA in Seattle finally relinquish control over the local FTP and stop trying to control the latter’s productions. Miller may have helped to smooth future relations between the FTP and WPA in Seattle through his negotiations, but the work of the Negro Repertory Company was buried in the process. Lysistrata was silenced in a single statement by a single man who not only had not ever seen the production, but was not even a member of the Federal Theatre Project itself.
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Barricaded Subject Arrested at Seven Eleven on Walnut Street
Case#: 20-000661
Post January 29, 2020
On January 29, 2020 at approximately 0134 hours, Chico Police dispatch received a call from an employee at the 7-11 convenience store located at 308 Walnut Street concerning a suspicious subject having barricaded himself in the bathroom. It was relayed the subject, later identified as Chico resident Dennis Bryant, was in the store when he was asked to leave due to his erratic behavior. Bryant refused to leave and armed himself with an edged weapon then locked himself in the bathroom. Employees attempted to get Bryant to peacefully leave the business, but he refused. Upon the arrival of Chico Police patrol personnel, it was determined Bryant was a subject who was causing issues throughout the night for both Chico Police and Butte County Sheriff. Specifically, Bryant was making several 911 calls from his cellphone with no apparent emergency to report.
Patrol personnel made several attempts to have Bryant peacefully exit the bathroom, but he failed to comply. Based on the information of Bryant having armed himself and having acted erratic throughout the night, it was decided to close the business and set a perimeter to prevent his escape. It should be noted the Butte County Sheriff’s Department patrol personnel assisted in this effort. During the course of this case, Chico Police hostage negotiators were called to the scene and worked to create a dialogue with Bryant, but he refused. Due to Bryant’s erratic behavior, a Butte County Behavioral Health counselor was called to the scene in an attempt to calm Bryant. Bryant again refused to have a dialogue, so the counselor was removed from the scene for his safety. Chico Police attempted multiple de-escalation tactics with Bryant, but he refused to cooperate.
After several attempts to peacefully resolve the situation with Bryant failed due to his own decision, it was decided to remove Bryant from the bathroom. The bathroom door was forced open and police K-9, Aron, was deployed. This resulted in Bryant being taken into custody with no injuries to police personnel. Bryant received minor injuries from the use of a police K-9 and had to be treated at an area hospital. It was determined Bryant had partially flooded the business, destroyed the bathroom, and attempted to set it on fire while he was barricaded. It should also be noted Bryant assaulted Police K-9 Aron during the arrest, but did not injure him.
Once Bryant was treated for his injuries and medically cleared for incarceration, he was transported the Butte County Jail where he was booked on the following charges: Burglary, Assault on Police K-9, Obstruction, Trespass, Vandalism, Exhibiting a Deadly Weapon, Unlawful use of 911, and Arson. The Chico Police Department along with outside agencies have a history with Bryant. Please see the attached booking photo from a previous arrest.
Location: 7-11, 308 Walnut St.
Victim: Withheld
Suspect: Dennis Bryant (52)
Supervisor: Sgt. Joel Schmid
Commander: Cmdr. Billy Aldridge
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Amanda Parks receives CHS Rising Star in Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Award
Parks is a doctoral candidate in the clinical psychology program with a concentration in child/adolescent development.
Parks' work is rooted in promoting diversity, inclusion and equity from her class contributions, research questions, clinical work and service. She embodies the spirit of this award; her service contributions in this area are especially commendable given her doctoral workload.
Her research focuses on underserved African American children and families. She has a passion for children's rights and protection. Through advocacy, mentorship and research, Parks is devoted to creating evidence-based treatment and positive support services to improve the mental health of children and their families.
What does receiving the CHS Rising Star in Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Award mean to you?
I am truly humbled and honored to be awarded the Rising Star in Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Award for 2020. I feel extremely validated and motivated by receiving this award and being recognized for my efforts to promote social justice during my time at VCU. The fight for equity and social justice for all oppressed folx is ongoing. Most people fight without receiving any recognition, as systemic change is our goal. Breaking barriers and eradicating oppressive policies on an institutional scale is often laborious and slow. The creation and implementation of these awards, by the CHS Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Committee demonstrates the College's commitment to acknowledging this gradual, yet powerful work and giving a platform and voice to issues and individuals who often are left voiceless.
My hope is that with this increased spotlight on individuals and groups committed to social justice within the College, collaboration and innovation can continue to occur both within and outside of departments so that we can continue to advocate for diversity of students, faculty and staff from marginalized identities and for equitable and inclusive policies and initiatives.
In 2016, I chose to attend the clinical psychology program at VCU because of the work some graduate students and faculty were doing to fight against oppression both in the greater Richmond community and within the department. Although we still have work to do, it is truly an honor to receive this award four years later and to be a part of a program, department and college that prioritizes justice for all oppressed groups.
"What motivates me most is the prospect that one day suffering will not be the expectation for folx with oppressed identities ... I relish at the thought that joy can one day be our standard, our human rights will be honored and equity and inclusion will be the status quo."
Are there any partners in your work that helped you achieve this honor?
I believe wholeheartedly that neither I nor any of my accomplishments can be separated or distinguished from my community. Given this, there are many partners whom I collaborate with frequently and who helped to pave the way for various initiatives we have accomplished over the past few years. First, my colleagues — other graduate students and friends — have been my most frequent partners in my work at VCU. Graduate students like Keyona Allen, Irene Jacobs, Stephanie Romo, Melissa Avila, Ebony Lambert, Stephanie Wilson and other Black and Brown students, helped to shift the culture of our clinical psychology program and our broader psychology department. I want to acknowledge my Black and Brown colleagues and friends who co-led discussions about mental health and wellness in Richmond through the graduate group B.L.A.C.K. (Building Legacies Around Cultural Knowledge). I also want to recognize our community partners from Hickory Hill Community Center and Blackwell Community Center, specifically Shaina and Ms. Cheatham, and our community participants, who challenged and engaged us and taught me the importance of community care.
Additionally, I'd like to acknowledge my mentor, Dr. Heather Jones, who has supported me since February 2016 and has always pushed me to step into my role as an advocate and to believe in my power. Dr. Rosalie Corona, the director of clinical training in the Clinical Psychology Program, has been such an integral ally and partner in the work we have accomplished in the Marginalized Clinicians Advocating for Intersectional Change group, formerly the Clinical Psychology Program's Diversity Committee. Without her support, we would not have been able to push forward our ideas to faculty leadership.
Additionally, faculty in the psychology department's Committee of the Promotion of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, including but not limited to Drs. Fantasy Lozada, Joshua Langberg and Mary Beth Heller, our director of graduate studies, Dr. Zewe Serpell, and our chair, Dr. Michael Southam-Gerow. They all have supported my and other graduate students' critiques and challenges of the department and used their privilege as faculty to advance several initiatives that have led to some systemic change in our department. Last, I want to recognize faculty, staff and students whom I work with on the CHS Inclusion, Equity and Diversity Committee; it's truly an honor to serve next to such brilliant people, who continue to use their voices to advocate for change on the highest administrative level.
What excites and motivates you in your research and work?
Broadly, what motivates me most is the prospect that one day suffering will not be the expectation for folx with oppressed identities, particularly Black and Brown children and families. I relish at the thought that joy can one day be our standard, our human rights will be honored and equity and inclusion will be the status quo. Until that day, I prioritize doing research and work that is accessible and meaningful to the very same communities who raised and uplifted me.
Specifically, I am excited to continue to conduct strengths-based research centered on Black parenting and advocating for culturally relevant and congruent mental health and wellness interventions. It takes a village, and as such, to achieve these goals, I hope to continue to collaborate with my influential mentors, colleagues and friends at VCU and to continue to grow in my social justice activism.
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Tapestry, The App To Help Seniors Stay Connected, Raises Further $400k To Bring Its Wares To iOS Ahead Of U.S. Launch
Steve O'Hear @sohear / 8 years
Australian startup Tapestry, which makes an app for Android tablets to help seniors stay connected to family members, has raised $400,000 in new funding in the form of a grant from Commercialisation Australia — capital it will use to extend its wares to iOS (and beyond tablets), add additional community features, and gear up for a U.S. launch.
It follows $600,000 raised last November from Sydney Angels, with a list of investors that included David Greatorex (founding investor ResMed, SecureNet), Su-Ming Wong (CHAMP Private Equity), Brand Hoff (Tower Software, Director NICTA).
Targeting the ageing population and their family members, Tapestry’s service — currently an Android tablet app — is an attempt to simplify the social web and make it more accessible to less tech-savvy seniors in order to help them stay connected to family. It does this through a user interface that relies on two different account types — one for “sharing”, aimed at the more tech-savvy family members, and another, dubbed “simplicity”, for the senior(s) in the family who wish to mostly consume content and require the tailored Tapestry experience.
In addition to an Android app, the startup was offering its own (optional) hardware — a rebadged Toshiba tablet — though this appears to have been quietly dropped, a sensible move as Android hardware is fast becoming a commodity business.
Instead, the product roadmap looks to be in its software and service only, with expansion to the iPad and iOS in general, along with Android smartphones not just tablets. Tapestry also says it plans to extend its proposition beyond helping families stay connected, to include community-based features, which founder Andrew Dowling describes as “retirement and other group-based group packages”.
Meanwhile, further growth is also said to come from a planned U.S. launch, which the startup has been putting in place via a recent trip to the Valley to meet potential investors, partners and customers, backed by the Australian Federal Government-funded Advance Innovation Program.
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Statement by NSC Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco’s Visit to Saudi Arabia
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Following her September 6 visit to Sana’a, Yemen, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Lisa Monaco traveled to Saudi Arabia and Jordan from September 7 – 8 at President Obama’s request to consult with key allies in the region about the evolving threat from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and to build stronger regional partnerships to combat the group.
In separate discussions with senior Saudi and Jordanian military, security, and diplomatic officials, Ms. Monaco indicated that ISIL poses a serious and immediate threat to the people of Iraq, including U.S. personnel there, and a growing and dynamic threat to the broader region. She also stressed that if left unchecked, ISIL poses a potential threat to the U.S. homeland. In the near-term, Ms. Monaco emphasized the importance of blunting ISIL’s territorial advances while at the same time supporting the formation of an inclusive Iraqi government and fostering Sunni support for countering ISIL on their own territory. She highlighted the need to forge a coalition to counter ISIL by implementing a strategy that harnesses all elements of national power — military, law enforcement, economic, diplomatic, intelligence, and humanitarian assistance — in coordination with countries in the region. Ms. Monaco underscored the President’s intent to go after ISIL members and assets wherever they are located and signaled U.S. resolve in leading an international coalition to degrade and ultimately defeat the group.
Ms. Monaco reiterated the President’s appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s pledge of $500 million to help alleviate the suffering of all displaced Iraqis. She thanked Jordan for hosting over 600,000 Syrian refugees who have fled the violence in their own country and stressed the ongoing U.S. commitment to provide humanitarian support to Jordanian host communities and refugees. She reaffirmed the strong friendship and strategic partnership of the United States with Saudi Arabia and Jordan and pledged to continue consulting closely with both governments on the shared threat from ISIL.
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Department Updates April 16, 2020
Michal Kolesár, Eduardo Morales, and Owen Zidar Promoted to Full Professor
The Economics Department at Princeton University is pleased to announce that the Princeton University Board of Trustees has approved the promotions of Michal Kolesár, Eduardo Morales, and Owen Zidar to the role of full professor. In their new roles as tenured faculty, Professors Kolesár, Morales, and Zidar join nearly 30 other tenured Princeton Economics Department faculty whose research covers a broad range of disciplines from finance to econometrics to economic history to development economics.
“In just a few years since completing their dissertations, Professors Kolesár, Morales, and Zidar have become intellectual leaders in their fields,” said Economics Department Chair Wolfgang Pesendorfer. “We are fortunate to have them on our faculty and proud of their extraordinary accomplishments.”
Professor Kolesár is an econometrician who focuses on developing methods for causal inference. His most recent research shows how to construct confidence intervals based on shrinkage estimators. These intervals can be used to assess uncertainty when one is interested in effects for many individuals or units, such as teacher or school effects, or hospital or neighborhood quality. Kolesár currently teaches Advanced Econometrics for graduate students and was acknowledged by the Princeton Graduate Economics Club for outstanding teaching in 2017 and 2018. Kolesár earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 2013. In 2019, he was awarded the Sloan Research Fellowship.
Professor Morales, who is jointly appointed to the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, conducts research in international trade, industrial organization, econometrics, and public finance. His most recent work explores how demand-driven changes in domestic sales affect export flows and how gains from innovation by multinational firms are distributed across different countries where those firms are located. Morales currently teaches courses on international trade at the graduate level. He earned his Ph.D. from Harvard in 2011.
Professor Zidar, who is jointly appointed to the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, is a public finance economist who studies tax policy. His most recent work examines the economic effects of state and local business tax incentives, the measurement of top wealth and income inequality, and the implications of an increase in the share of businesses organized as pass-through entities. Zidar is currently teaching a new course in public finance, first offered to Princeton undergrads in Spring 2020, that explores how government expenditure and tax policies affect resource allocation and the distribution of income. Zidar earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley in 2014. He is a 2018 recipient of a National Science Foundation CAREER Award and a 2020 recipient of the Sloan Research Fellowship.
The Economics Department congratulates Professors Kolesár, Morales, and Zidar on their new appointments. We look forward to celebrating their many contributions to academic life at Princeton in the years ahead.
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Super Bowl 50 To Be Played in Ireland, NFL Fans Outraged
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The location for the 2015 Super Bowl has been announced today and it is not receiving the applause that NFL officials thought it would. The next super bowl will be held in Belfast, Ireland, as a way to attempt to widen the fan base that the National Football League has in the world.
Stunts like this have been done before, such as Notre Dame playing college football games in Ireland, and the ratings that came from those games were outstanding. The NFL has attempted the same approach, but with such a big game, and with many fans not able to travel to see it in person, people are not happy.
“So I have to travel to a far away land to see a game that is already extremely expensive to watch?” Said Derek Paul, a fan who was planning on attending the Super Bowl this year for the first time.
Reports speculate that their may be some hidden ties here that we are un aware of. Geoff Silver, a commissioner of the NFL, also happens to have some businesses in Ireland, and rumors have surfaces, alleging he is doing this for sponsorships and more money.
“I have heard the rumors and that is not the case.” Said Silver. “This has nothing to do with me. This was decision of the entire NFL committee as a whole. We just want to broaden our horizons a bit, and have this special game somewhere besides the United States. On top of that, have you ever tried O’Malley Whiskey? It’s smooth as an Irish river and makes you feel like a warm summer day.”
So far no sales or sponsorship has been made for this upcoming Super Bowl with the exception of one, O’Malley Irish Whiskey. It is unclear at this time who the game will be played for live, as most Americans will not be able to afford the travel, and the Irish don’t generally follow American football.
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An interview with producer Michael Beinhorn
By Bootz on 05/11/2016
Producer, musician, artist, painter… Our guest today is someone who has always been looking for a way to let Art be expressed in every piece of music he has worked on. Primarily known and renown for heavy records and powerful bands, his aesthetic vision is and has always been far more subtle and refined than his resume could indicate. Actually he started his musical journey in the early '80s with Herbie Hancock, leading him to a long path filled with successes.
As genuine as every project he’s produced, he started collecting thoughts and ideas about his methods and production processes and naturally in 2015 he came up with his own book — the first of its kind — about the creation and recording philosophy: Unlocking Creativity (Hal Leonard, 2014).
I’m very pleased to share with you this fascinating conversation I had the extreme honor to have with the no less amazing Michael Beinhorn.
Hi Michael, it’s a great honor to have you here! Before we start the interview, in the past few days I’ve read some interesting things on your blog about the recent loss of two icons in the music industry, David Bowie and Lemmy Kilmister
[ed note: this interview took place prior to Prince’s death]. You’ve posted a lot about it. So first question: How do you feel about it today? What about the things it has left for people like us, in the music industry?
Well, you know, the loss is devastating. It’s tragic. There is so much significance to it though, because they are not just like isolated people dropping off, it’s kind of happening one after another, like dominos falling…To me, and I guess to anyone who looks for a certain significance to that happening, it feels like there is a pattern to it, that something is happening…You know, it’s like “Who is going? How they’re going? When they’re going?” Like the first two half weeks of 2016 we’ve lost about 9 or 10 people, incredibly significant in the arts, especially in popular culture. This is, to me, a lot of things. I mean, the tragedy aside — everyone is experiencing this — like what happened with Bowie was a main shock, but it was underscored even more by the way he went out and the record that he released. The song comes out like, a few weeks before he dies, and everyone’s like "Oh, a new Bowie record!" Then all of a sudden he’s gone and people are sort of reflecting on this. They turn around and listen to the song again and kind of say "Oh sh***!" It takes an all different signification, shocks to a lot of people!
Him going as quickly as he did without any publicity was a big shock. Because he was a massive cultural icon. I think history has moved away from him so much that people weren’t really thinking, before he died, about what kind of prominence he had in the world and how much the world has changed because of his influence. But, with all that happening at once, people just came back to him and they started to realizing. I don’t think a lot of people are even aware of how they feel, because people were experiencing it virtually and not analytically. There’s just this tremendous amount of loss they can’t explain but he influenced our culture; our culture wouldn’t exist as it is, in the shape that it’s in, without him. Interestingly enough — although one could say someone has been more influential musically — I think he may be the most influential popular cultural figure who has passed away in recent times since…I don’t know…possibly since John Lennon! Because of the cumulative of impact that he had, that he didn’t just affect people artistically, he affected the world culturally.
On many levels!
On many many levels, yeah. He basically spoke for all the freaks in the world, people who just talked different and who couldn’t really explain themselves, who were afraid of…I think he made it easier for gay people to be who they are in public and express that, you know, among certain other things. He brought a lot of things to light, that were buried in the mass unconsciousness. People were afraid, ashamed of being themselves or being able to expose. He made a lot for a lot of people.
And also independence for the artist, in a certain way.
Yeah, he was doing things the way he wanted do. One of the things that I editorialized about was the fact that, when people are going like: "Oh, Bowie’s gone, what a shame, you know, I’m all broken-up.” A lot of people are talking about all the great rock records he did, you know. Actually some people are talking about the stuff he did after but — and I wrote about this — no one had said anything about the fact that, when he went from Diamond Dogs to Young Americans, people got so upset that he lost a lot of fans! People accused him of pandering to black music, it was very very racist. He was hated for it, he was vilified. And he just went on and inspired a lot of people…I’m sure people in his record company were like: "What are you doing?” I mean kind of like when Bob Dylan did when he went electric after being an acoustic artist! When he performed at Newport like in ’66 and then people were throwing things and saying how he was a great big sell-out!
That was a sort of revolution back then! (Laughs)
Yeah! I mean, the thing is…This is what an artist does! Sure, you might take some advice from somebody, at some point, listen to what they have to say but, at the end of the day, your art is based on how you feel. It’s based on your intuition and you've got to roll with that. You got to take your chances and if the choice that you make, based on that, appears to be that you screwed up, you have to live with that.
You have to live with your decisions.
Yeah!...The consequences are irrelevant...That’s what makes you a great artist. And if you screw up, you screw up, but that’s not even an issue. You have to move forward, and you have to trust your instincts. People nowadays don’t think like that, and certainly not in the arts. It’s about short-term gain, the fastest way to get very widespread success and do something that’s familiar, that sounds familiar to other people, to conform.
Well, everything leads to the first question I wanted to ask you. How did YOU start? Talking about mentorship earlier, did you have one?
I didn’t start with a mentor. Actually I just grew up in a house where music was constantly being played, and my mum played the piano. Everyone loved music and I just fell into it, it was just something that appealed to me. I guess I had a calling for it and everything extrapolated from there. I met people who were mentors, you know. I don’t think the term was used back then and you didn’t necessarily look for that kind of thing, it just sort of happened to you. Now there’s much more of a conscious pursuit of trying to find someone who can mentor you but I ran into people along the way who provided with insight thoughts, technical skills, knowledge, or just watching them work, just watching how they did stuff and just being absolutely dazzled by their brilliance. It wasn’t a studied road; it was something that kind of fell together and in many ways I was incredibly fortunate or star-crossed, depending on how you wanna look at it! (Laughs)
"It’s hard to take a band that’s primarily a rock band and record them like they’re a blues band playing like in a little club somewhere in the South."
So you started with the band Material, playing with Bill Laswell and then, in 1983, you worked with Herbie Hancock, on Future Shock and the song Rockit. It’s still considered as a pioneering masterpiece. How did that happen? Did you think you were creating something special at the time?
Yeah. Certainly none of us had any way to gauge what kind of impact it was going to have but you know, we knew we were doing something that was amazing…I think, sometimes when you’re making something that’s gonna be fantastic, the whole time that you’re doing it, you just feel like you’re being buoyed or lifted by something else. There’s a real sense of excitement, positivity and euphoria, and it just carries you along and inspires you. I mean that’s not always there but, when it is, and when it keeps happening, every time you go to the studio to work on that particular piece of music, you just know you’re in the right place. Everything, every subsequent layer that we added, it just fleshed out this piece of music and made it more and more amazing. Everyone was happy and it felt good.
Then you worked with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and you worked on great rock albums like Superunknown, Celebrity Skin… How do you make the transition between working with Herbie Hancock and such artists? How did that happen?
Hmm… I don’t know!! (Laughs) It felt like a logical progression to me! A lot of the music that we worked on in Material was…None of it was rock, it was either jazz influenced or RnB influenced or, later, hiphop influenced. There’s a connection with all that music and a lot of it has to do with the group. I mean rock music is also derived from R&B and from african music so it all kind of followed the same kind of path. For me it didn’t feel like a change or something weird, I like the different tonal colorations of rock music and it was fun to experiment with distorted guitar tones and to work with bands that played guitars primarily instead of keyboards!
It gives another energy.
It’s a whole different thing! But it’s still tonal colorations, it’s still working with a group, it’s still trying to construct a song arrangement that flows properly…The end result is supposed to be something that feels good to you. When you listen to it, there are no points where you feel this connect happening.
So you’ve done all these albums and then I read that you were hired as a VP of A&R at Atlantic Records. What was this position compared to the freelance job of being a producer? Was it a good experience?
Well… Not really! (Laughs) For one thing it was kind of like a "puppet" position, it wasn’t real, like I didn’t have the power to sign an artist. I kind of got involved with Atlantic because I thought that I could make a difference and help them more with artist development, which is something that I thought they and every other record company were really lacking. That they didn’t have like old school development; they really were looking at artists as being kind of fully-formed and kind of like: "Ok, whatever they do, we’ll just exploit that and make a record with that!" Instead of looking at an artist and going like "Ok, this is something that has potential, how can we get the potential out of the artist?!" I thought that they were lacking that; I still feel all the major record labels are lacking that. They don’t make records like that anymore though… so it’s kind of a non-issue for them. But that was my initial impetus for going to Atlantic. I actually turned down a much higher-paying job at a different record company to do that because I thought that there was a real potential to do something valuable and what they really wanted me there for was to kind of attract artists, to attract rock artists I think and just kind of like trap me out and say: "Oh you know, we got this guy working with us!" And the relationship was…without any kind of merit at all. Their A&R departments were very segmented, very fractious, they didn’t really kind of interact with each other well, they were very competitive with one another and it wasn’t a great environment.
But still an experience though…
Yeah! I mean I’m not gonna say that if I had to do all over again I would change it, you know. Because it’s all led me to this point and that’s great!
Let’s talk about your production methods and process. Say I’m in a band and I would like to work with you. How do you start working with the band?
The start point of a project is really analyzing the music that I’m gonna be working with, getting into it and having an understanding of what I’m gonna be working on. To be able to dissect it, to analyze it, to see where it isn’t working: that’s more important to me than figuring out what is working. If I agree to work with the artist, I’ve already made the determination that something in there is functional. The real key is to figure out what’s not functional and how to make it (what’s not working) become functional but also do it in a way that’s gonna appear organic to the artist music; to not add like parts and thing like that — or arrangement ideas — that are going to sound far. It all has to fit, it all has to work together as a whole. In a lot of cases, you can have a piece of music that has a whole bunch of great parts but doesn’t work because those parts — once they got stuck together — something happened all of the sudden. There’s no coherency anymore and what sounded like a great part on its own, sounds like crap in context with a different part. So all that has to get analyzed, melodies, harmonies…
So you like to spend some time with the band, going to the rehearsals, going to see them live…
I like to, if I can! Otherwise I work with what I’ve got, in terms of demos, and I figure out where I feel there is disconnects happening and I start from there. I just begin implementing changes, working with the artist, seeing what they wanna do. Obviously I need to get into their heads as well, and see what their process is, how they’re looking at what they’re doing, making sure that whatever conception of the recording is has to be something that everyone can agree with. Like, if I get an idea in my head about what this is gonna turn into, I wanna make sure that this is not gonna be something that the artist is later gonna turn around and say: "What is this? I don’t recognize this!"
So you make sure that the concept of the album is 100% assumed by every member of the band.
Well, as close as possible! I’ve done that too, and later on the artist would come back and say: "What is this?!" So, at least, if I have a foundation that I’m working from that is familiar, then I can say: "This is exactly what we discussed in the beginning. Do you not remember?" And going through it step by step, because a lot of times artists can get sidetracked or lose their concentration on what they’re doing and then, somehow, get jogged back into the process and not understand what they’re hearing. It’s very difficult and delicate. So I want to create the best foundation possible on which we’ll build the recording. And then after that comes rehearsal, going into pre-production and making sure the performances are right, making sure the song tempos are where they need to be…
During the production process, what are the things you really care about the most, technically speaking?
Well, generally it is everything! I like it to sound good, I like the performances to be the best performances that the artist has ever done, you know… Ideally, it should be the best of everything, which is a very general and subjective statement to make. At the same time, if you’ve taken the job of being a record producer, you kind of have to get your own sense of what that means to you. So you should be able to deliver that, you should be able to provide that for an artist that you work with. And if you can’t do it, then you’re not really producing a record; you used more your utility function, you’re more of an engineer or something like that. Or like a coach for a basketball team.
Which is not the same!
It’s not the same! There’s a certain amount of coaching that goes into producing a record, there can be a lot of psychology as well but, again, as a producer, my feeling is that you have to be able to get a clear vision about what it is that you’re doing, how you wanna make a recording. It’s important to know some of the technical aspects of the process. To have a clear vision in mind to understand how you wanna realize that.
It’s not the tools that are making the shitty music, it’s the people using the tools that are making the shitty music!
Are there things you always do in a recording process? For example, like getting the band playing live all the time, double-miking all the instruments…?
Not really. I’m actually trying to move as far away now from anything familiar as possible, because I’m going to get sick of it. I just wanna try different stuff now, things that I haven’t done before, because it gets boring after a while if you just keep using the same tools, the same this, the same that…I love hearing a band perform live or I should say I love the feeling of a band that can play together live. I haven’t worked with one band in my entire life or… nah, maybe one… (laughs) that could actually get that going in a recording studio. Every band I’ve worked with sucked when they played in the studio! Because it’s a whole different vibe! It’s not like the 1950’s, where you had one microphone, you basically set up the way you set up when you’re in a club and played your song. It’s not like that anymore. When people make records with like small amps and stuff like that, if you can get a sound that resembles the sound of the band live, that’s great but more often than not, it’s not gonna happen…Some bands they play together live well, but when you put headphones on them, they listen differently.
Normally there’s a certain amount of room. It’s hard to take a band that’s primarily a rock band and record them like they’re a blues band playing like in a little club somewhere in the South. It’s not getting the same thing! I have to make the determination where the diminishing returns come and if trying to get that live feel happening is more valuable that trying to get this big explosive sound. And at the end of the day, to me, like having the big powerful sound — where you’re able to give the impression that band are playing together — is highly preferable. It may take a little bit more time, but the end result is always better. [Soundgarden’s] Superunknown, I think, is a good example of that because you don’t listen to it and hear the fact that each instrument was laid down separately. It sounds like a band playing together.
Totally! Great work, bravo!…
Well, hey, thanks! (Laughs) But the thing is that if you know what you’re looking for, you can achieve that without trying to force the situation and following an esthetic that may be completely irrelevant to what it is that you’re trying to do. I mean, I love people who talk about: "Oh, I wanna capture this live feel!" Like, great, do it! if it works for you, good! But are you doing it because you think that this is the best way that this band is being represented or you’re doing it because you’re trying to find some faulty aesthetic that makes you feel like you’re making a vintage-sounding record or something like that? I can’t stand that kind of thing! I mean, as I said, I love live performance but I love synthesizers, I love sequencers,…
I can see that behind you! (There’s a whole great rack full of modular synths.)
Yeah! Well, you know… (Laughs) Those are beautiful modulars and no one has ever been able to make it better! But there are so many tools to make music now and people blame the tools for the shitty music! It’s not the tools that are making the shitty music, it’s the people using the tools that are making the shitty music! If you wanna make great music with the tools, you have to use your brain, and you have to use your heart, you have to take a step back and go: "What am I doing that’s unique with all these tools? Because I’ve got so many of them now!" Instead of being overwhelmed and instead of being like: "Oooooh !" (whining) Or with this one thing I will do this one function and that’s all I need it for. Or saying, I’m making a pop record, which means that I do the drums in one pass, I edit them, I sample/replace everything and call it a day?! You can’t make a record like that! You can use sample replacing for a lot more than just a rogue wave, a rogue method of production, just the same as you can use synthesizers in a rock track, in many more ways than people are using them now. There’s a lot of really cool things!
This is something that I really like on Mechanical Animals [Marilyn Manson] for example. There’s a great blend of rock band with synthesizers, there are melodies, high energy with dynamics. What did you do, technically speaking, to achieve that particular sound?
Well, nothing unusual…When you talk about that, I think you may be identifying it as specific technical things but, really, it was just the aesthetic of that record! I envisioned that record as a really unique marriage of electronics and rock music. I kept referring to it as a cyborg, which is like half-man, half-machine. And they had both before — and after — but I never felt that they really achieved that same kind of "blend,” that there was something really special about our record, tonally, that none of his other records was really able to achieve. Because it was intended to be like that. So when you do things by intent, and have a vision for something, if you intend something to wind up a certain way, you figure out all the tools that you need, to be able to achieve that goal. To me, it was a combination of…it was just certain tonal combinations that work well together! I didn’t do anything really out of the ordinary, but there are really subtle things, like adding certain processing to a guitar or to a bass. The drums are pretty much recorded the way I would record a drum kit.
Like a typical one?
Well, the way I would do it, which means not be typical to someone else! (Laughs)
Can you explain a little bit more? (Laughs)
Well, I like to use a lot of microphones, I like to get a very refined drum sound instead of a very… hum… phew… unrefined drum sound?! (Laughs) I like to cover a lot of ground tonal, I like a lot of presence from the instrument. I like a lot the immediacy, I like the speed. But, to me, if I know that I’m gonna combine a drum kit with guitars, let’s say, and I know that there are certain aspects of the drums that are going to compete with guitars in certain frequency ranges, I have to figure out beforehand how to make the frequency ranges so that the drums sit with the guitars, so the both can coexist without too much biting. For example, cymbals are very very difficult because you can lose them in guitars or they can lose your guitars for you if you haven’t really considered how you’re doing it. So I like to try and make sure that I’m using cymbals that seem to work tonally for me; so cymbal choice is very important. I like to pay attention, as with the hi-hat and the snare drum, to instruments that are going to infiltrate into those frequency ranges, that are part of the drum kit, and tuning drums away from the tonal ranges of other instruments. This is specific to each individual project; that’s what makes the most sense.
For sure! What was the special process that you applied on the guitars and bass on this album particularly? (Mechanical Animals) Do you remember?
I said —and that was true — that there was virtually nothing on some of the guitars. When Twiggy did his guitar tracks, it was mainly like a Les Paul through a Marshall stack and that was about it! Like two or three microphones on the cab or something like that, nothing really special, you know. But the choice of the signal path, the mic preamps, the mics we used, just kind of sit there and balance guitar sounds to each other, make sure the phase is good and… you know, you know where all this is! I mean I think I used a little bit of synth processing on guitars but I don’t remember exactly where or when. I mean, when we did Zim Zum’s guitars, it was a little bit more complicated because he didn’t sound the same as Twiggy so we spent a lot of time trying to construct the guitar a bit. Well, his guitar actually sounded good against Twiggy’s… But, combining all these elements together with the electronics is part of what gives the record its uniqueness, the fact that we were using drum machines on some songs and live drums plus drum machines on some songs, and sequencers and live drums, you know… But again, the tonal aspects of the instruments are designed to sit well with the electronics, to sit well with the electric guitars. It’s not a rogue process, it’s not something where I kind of "did what I do” and threw some mics and "Oh, there is my drums! There is my this, there is my guitar!,” you know. It was carefully thought out. No, actually it wasn’t carefully thought out, it was more a matter of sitting there listening to it and going like (pointing his finger): "that’s right!” For me, knowing instinctively what a particular signal chain is going to do is part of it, so I can decide: "I’m gonna use that microphone going into that microphone preamp and it’s gonna come through here, it’s gonna bus there and it’s gonna look like this, it’s gonna sound like this and that’s how it’s going to tape! ".
Knowing that, do you have "special" equipment (microphone, mic pre’s, …) that you love, cannot work without and always bring you on a session?
I love the Neve Germanium stuff. I always have loved it; there’s just this dirtiness to it that no other mic pre has. I really like it a lot. The 1057 — the old, early/mid-60s Neves — they have fantastic low-end response, they’re very very thick and punchy. They’re dirtier than the silicon stuff, than the later Neves, but they’re punchier and they seem to be more focused as far as not bleeding into other signals, frequency-wise. The harmonic distortion sounds definite obviously, function of the germanium transistors and also the transformers at the back end, which are just like enormous! They’re really really big! I like the 1058. My 1058s… I don’t remember if they have transformers going out, I think they don’t have those… (thinking) Originally they did, originally they had the same transformers as the 1057 and they’re supposed to sound fundamentally the same. The 1058s have just a different topology because it’s a high and low shelf, fixed, and the mid-band is switchable with boost and cut. The 1057 has got more control to it. The 1058s I have don’t sound good on drums but they sound good on guitar and bass. But I like those a lot; if I’m able to use those, I’m generally pretty happy!
What about microphones then?
Hum… It varies so much. I find like you can’t use the same vocal mic on every singer. I tend to like the ELAM 251 a lot. That’s what would be the best sounding microphone I’ve ever heard, but some people sound terrible on it! It’s just the way it is, the voice is just an unique and unusual instrument, there is no one way to capture it perfectly…There are so many great microphones. There are some microphones that I’ve sworn by, on one project, and then I go to the same microphone on a different project and I think to myself "This sounds horrible!" And it sounds so bad that you can’t believe that this is the microphone you’ve chosen! The Neumann U47 FET sounds really great on a bass drum. I’d say that the U47 FET and the (Shure) SM57 are two microphones that are pretty much gonna get used at some stage in a recording process that I work on; they’re kind of unavoidable! Everything else is really subject to scrutiny. I like Audio-Technica mics an awful lot and I try to use them as much as possible, I just love what they do. It’s not always gonna get me what I want — same with the Royer, like the 122s, great microphone, sometimes there’s something that’s more usable — but it gives something that I like. Like I said, there are so many great microphones in the world!
Neumann U47 FET
So it depends…
Well, there’s always something new to try, there’s always something great out there, that you haven’t heard before… A part of what makes it fun is the fact that there are so many different ways to solve the same problem. You may wind up with like 2 or 3 different great ways to get what you want and sometimes making a choice based on something that you’ve never tried before is a lot more fun than using your "tried and true" kind of thing. It just so terrible when this process becomes familiar… As the saying goes: "Familiarity breeds contempt"…
So I assume you don’t like recipes?
I know I do things a certain way and I try them but I’m prepared for them to not working and if they don’t work, I’ll just be like "Ok, what’s plan B?” It’s the easiest thing to do in the world, put an SM57 on a guitar amplifier — everyone does it, people have done it, people continue to do it — it always works. But you know what? That may not be the sound that you’re looking for. And if it’s not that, it may even be a component part of a bigger sound or a different sound. And you have to be prepared to go to a different plan, especially if what you’re hearing in your head is not what you’re hearing through the speakers. And you wanna get what you’re hearing in your head as opposed to saying like "Ok, it ’s good enough whatever I’m hearing through the speakers."
Well! That leads us to the last part of the interview. I would like to talk about the book you released in the course of last year Unlocking Creativity. First questions — that call for a long answer: Why did you release this book? What did you discover through this process while writing the book?
Ah yeah: why?!! (Laughs) As a matter of fact, I realized that, over time, every book ever been written about the recording processes have not been really creative, that they’ve been mainly technical. My conception of record production is that there is a technical aspect of it but, it’s just far more about it that its creative and involves interpersonal dynamics, some things like that…I realized that no one had ever addressed that, to a great extent. My initial intent was not to write a book though, I just wanted to write down some of the protocols of how I worked, just to kind of preserve them and to see what it would actually look on paper, because I started thinking about this. I was like ‘ Wow! There are so many different approaches that I use when I’m working with artists, wouldn’t be interesting to have that as kind of like a "knowledge base" that existed in one spot and that could be referred back to?’
So I started writing stuff down and within a very short amount of time I had like a large volume of information and it just occurred to me that it was turning into a book. And I wanted to present that to people because I find that music and the evolution of music and the evolution of music technology and recording have been by and large an organic process; that when things evolve organically, there isn’t much thought or philosophy applied. There isn’t much backtracking or looking at the process and thinking "Wow! What was behind this?" And that, in itself, I’ve noticed this very fascinating to people, people wanna know what was behind a certain recording or a familiar piece of work. People wanna know what the construction was. They always ask the same questions: "What mics did you use? What mic preamps did you use? What kind of compression? What kind of desk did you record through? Instead of "Why did you do it? What was your thought process? What motivated you to make the record sound like this?" Not "How did you make the record sound like this?" but "What motivated you to make the record sound like that?"
And I think now, because there’s a continuum that’s been broken, music has become a lot more removed from its emotional source, which is one of the reasons that people have a problem with it now, more than ever before! I’ve never seen such a disconnect in the music community or a disconnect in people who are music listeners. Part of the reason is that there is this break, and in order to re-establish it, I feel for the first time there has to be a real conscious effort made to understand the process, to really kind of… not necessarily intellectualize it, but to understand how to use your intellectual process to be able to experience it on a novice level; which is a strange concept. But if you open yourself up to it, it actually makes a lot of sense over time. And I feel like this is the only way that we’re going to be able to re-establish that time. Not to keep going back and making records that sound like Neil Young or David Bowie or The Beatles or any of that “crap.” I mean, this is old music for God’s sake! Like, enough! We’ve heard it so many times, it’s a tragedy to see these people going but… they have to die! There has to be new blood now, there have to be people in the world. I think that their deaths are really underscoring this tremendously. I don’t wanna see them go but at the same time, I feel like what we have to be aloof of that whole sense of security that we have and this, taking for granted of artistic talent, artistic freedom and artistic creativity as things that aren’t resources that have no intrinsic value to them, whatsoever. The fact that you can’t put a price on something doesn’t mean that it isn’t priceless! And that’s one of the problems that we’ve been facing, insisting so much editorializing on how useless art is in the contemporary society, especially in the tech community. But you see how people around the world are reacting to David Bowie’s death. That is an indicator right there that this way of thinking is completely idiotic.
This way of thinking is over.
Well, it’s not! It should be over but it’s not! What this is, is a challenge. We can’t just sit here and mourn the deaths of great people, we have to let these deaths inspire us and have to let them help us, to find the mechanisms inside of ourself to help us speak fluently for the rest of the world, to express what we’re trying to say as perfectly as possible.
Alright ! (what could we say after that…!?)
Ok so if I take four albums that you worked on, like Future Shock, Superunknown, Celebrity Skin or Untouchables, why did you make those records sound like they do?
Because I wanted to help the artist to express to the fullest possible degree what they were trying to do on their record. In the case of Herbie Hancock, he was about to get dropped from Sony, from Columbia. This was like his one song essentially. We had no intention of making something that was gonna give him a big hit you know, that was purely circumstance. Serendipity. But we wanted to make an artistic statement. He just kind of went along — kicking and the screaming basically! (Laughs)
"Music has become a lot more removed from its emotional source, which is one of the reasons that people have a problem with it now."
As far as Superunknown…everyone knew that their next record was going to be huge. But I knew that if we didn’t do everything possible to make sure that their next record was amazing, that it would be sort of like dropping little pebble in an ocean, instead of someone dropping a comet, an asteroid into the ocean and devastating all mankind!! (Laughs) I did something on that level. I just wanted to make sure that it was the most powerful statement. I mean, I think that’s really the one unified element in all these things. I’m trying to look for the artist’s weakest points and trying to eradicate them, and looking for the strongest points, and trying to strengthen them to the greatest possible extent. That’s the one thread to everything that I have done: just looking, searching for a vision and searching for ways to be able to amplify the artist’s strengths.
Ok! My last question will be focused on education. What kind of advice would you give to any young engineer or producer, or anyone aspiring to become engineer and/or producer?
Find your voice. Become who you’re supposed to be. Trust yourself, do what you need to do to be able to survive but find your voice. Learn everything you can about what it is that you do. If you’re involved in recording music, learn to be a musician, understand all the aspects of that. Learn how to be a step ahead of everyone you’re working with and have a musical sense, be able to listen to your own intuition, be able to use your emotions as tools, to analyze music instead of using to use your intellect to analyze music, which will get you exactly nowhere. If you copy someone, make sure that you do it for the right reasons. And if you gonna copy someone, be the best imitator that you can possibly be! (Laughs) Imitation can tend to innovation into the right hands!
Thanks! Another great sentence to quote! (Laughs)
Well, I don’t know… !! (Laughs)
A LA BERNARD PIVOT — THE 5-QUESTIONS PART
What’s your favorite memory about producing an album? (music-wise, human-wise…)
Pfff… Can’t answer that! It’s impossible! There have been so many…
If you just have ONE moment or memory that comes back to your mind…?
Ok, the one that pops to mind is I’m on the isle of Capri, you know, off the coast of Italy, working with Aerosmith at Capri Digital Studios - which is one of the most beautiful places on the face of the earth - and I’m looking, I look over to my right-hand side, Joe Perry’s standing there, with a shirt off (Laughs), playing a guitar solo…There’s a window and through the window you can see the entire island and beyond that the Mediterranean sea. And at that moment, I just was like "Ok, it can’t possibly get any better than that!" (Laughs) It didn’t really have to do with the fact that the music that we were working on was anything spectacular, it was just like "Oh my God, here I am and how did I get there, how did I end up in this place? This is fantastic!" It was just a very very inspirational wonderful moment, I loved that!
Well, I can imagine… What’s your worst? Or maybe the most difficult situation while producing an album ?
There have been a lot too, really! The hardest ones are generally when I had to go to a performer on a project and say "You’re not cutting this." That’s one of the most painful thing. It’s just… devastating because I know that I’m going to be hurting someone’s feelings very badly, and probably breaking their heart, but at the same time my mission is to make their project be as good as it can possibly be. So I have to really choose between someone else’s feelings and allowing a record to become mediocre, based on the fact that I didn’t want to wound them in some way. At the end of the day, the choice is always to take the road that makes the recording the best it can be, because that’s what’s gonna be left behind. People’s feelings are gonna get mended over time, they’ll find ways to survive, but the recording is never gonna be fixed, and if you just kind of put all that in the back burden, going like "Oh I’m afraid of confrontation, I don’t wanna hurt people’s feelings, I’ll try and make it work,” that’s baffling.
Which artist would you like to work with and why?
Phew… Hahaha! (Laughs)… I’ve never chosen projects that way so I can’t really answer the question… I don’t know, Jimi Hendrix! ‘Cause he’s great! I tend to work with people based on…They kind of either wind up in my radar and there’s something about the potential relationship that just clicks. I can’t really explain it beyond that. There are so many talented people out there, you know…
And somebody still alive? Somebody you’ve heard on the radio, or see him/her live, and you would like to work with…?
I’m left blank sorry!
You’re hired to work on a project on a desert island. You need to pick 5 tools, pieces of equipment to work on this project. What do you take and why?
Wait a minute, does this mean that there no recording facility on this desert island, apart from what I bring? Or this means there’s already something that exists there…?
No, there is already some equipment there… (Laughs) But you need to take 5 pieces of equipment with you.
Aaah, it depends on what kind of equipment they have!
Very good answer!
I always have very good answers, ha ha ! (Laughs) That depends on them, I’m not gonna go to any desert island’s studio that’s got like a crappy console in it haha! (Laughs) Send me to a different desert island then, that’s got a proper recording studio in it! (Laughs)
Ok I’m done, you got me!
Well… you asked for it! (Laughs)
Final question though: do you have any leitmotiv or quote about music that you like to use?
I don’t know… Things are constantly evolving… And should constantly be evolving. I cannot produce quotes on command! (Laughs) Come on, haha! And I think I’ve already given you a couple anyway!
Yeah, definitely! Thank you very much for this interview Michael!
Thank you, too!
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Anjali Lavania
Anjali Lavania is an Indian supermodel, a holistic Life Coach and a film actress.[2] She made her acting debut in the 2011 Telugu film Panjaa, starring Pawan Kalyan.[3][4]
(1986-05-15) 15 May 1986 (age 34)[1]
Actress, Model, Host, Lifecoach
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Anjali Lavania hails from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Her mother is a well known model and Miss Cochin from Kerala, while her father is from Nainital and served the Indian Navy as a Naval Aviator.[2][5]
Anjali, started off as a model for Roopam campaign and Sheetal Design Studio at Mumbai. Anjali is particularly active in the Eco-Green movement, she was featured in the Los Angeles Times for the Eco-nouveau show, during LA fashion week adorning the bridal, newspaper ensemble by British Designer Gary Harvey that was showcased at the MOMA in NYC.
Anjali has modeled internationally for fashion designers Lotta Stensson, Ashaka Givens, Christopher Kane and Gary Harvey.[6] She has modeled for magazines like Instyle, Marie Claire, Elle, GQ, Verve, M, Femina, Vogue. She has studied acting at the Joanne Baron, DW Brown studio.
She did the Autumn Winter campaign for Provogue. She has also modeled for Pantaloons, Mahindra Xylo, Titan with Aamir Khan[7] and Levis with Imran Khan. She is featured in Kingfisher calendar 2010 and 2011, along with hosting the Making of the Kingfisher calendar in 2011.[8] She was featured in the list of Times 50 Most Desirable Men & 50 Most Desirable Women of 2010.[9][10]
In 2011, she was cast by director Vishnuvardhan to portray a lead female character alongside Pawan Kalyan in his Telugu directorial Panjaa.[11][12]
In June 2012, Anjali won her first acting award at the very prestigious Cinemaa Awards for her Confident Debut in Panjaa opposite Pawan Kalyan. This award was presented to her by Nagarjuna.
In 2012 she was featured in Vogue's list of Top 10 models. Anjali Lavania is also featured in Manish Malhotra's Fashion (2012) with Vidyut Jamwal which was showcased in Delhi Couture week.
Anjali Lavania then took few years off modelling and acting to learn the healing arts of Chakra Healing and Kriya yoga and is an advanced level certified Chakra Healer. Anjali is also a life coach, known as The Ascension Healer and has helped people heal holistically, body, mind and soul. To learn more about Anjali’s Ascension Healing Techniques, this is her website. https://www.theascensionhealer.com/about
FilmographyEdit
2011 Panjaa Jhanvi Telugu CineMaa Award Most Confident Debut of The Year
Won CineMAA Awards for Best New Confident Face for her acting in Panjaa.[13]
^ "Exclusive biography of @anjalilavania and on her life". FilmiBeat.
^ a b Y. Sunita Chowdhary (24 September 2011). "Arts / Cinema : Girl of many interests". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 28 October 2011. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
^ ITGD Bureau (3 May 2011). "Anjali Lavania to star in Pawan Kalyan film : Gossip: News India Today". Indiatoday.intoday.in. Retrieved 19 October 2011. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
^ "I'm classy and sexy, says Anjali Lavania - Times of India". The Times of India.
^ "PICS: Bikini model Anjali Lavania opens up - Rediff Getahead". Rediff.com. 16 May 2011. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
^ "Anjali Lavania". The Times of India. 9 September 2011. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
^ "Anjali Lavania talks about Aamir Khan ! | Bollywood Movies, Tamil Movies, Telugu Movies, Kerala Movies, Hollywood Movies". Desifox.com. Archived from the original on 26 November 2011. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
^ "KINGFISHER Calendar 2011". Kingfishercalendar.com. Archived from the original on 25 October 2011. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
^ "50 Most Desirable 2010". The Times of India. 6 January 2011. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
^ "Times 50 Most Desirable Women". The Times of India. 9 January 2011. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
^ "Bikini model Anjali Lavania with Pawan Kalyan - Rediff Getahead". Rediff.com. 3 May 2011. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 25 January 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2012. CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ "Cinemaa awards 2012 - Telugu cinema functions". www.idlebrain.com.
Anjali Lavania Enter in South Indian Film Industry
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Heidi Støre
Heidi Støre (born 4 July 1963, Sarpsborg) is a former Norwegian footballer and world champion as captain for the national team.
(1963-07-04) 4 July 1963 (age 57)
Sarpsborg, Norway
Football player and administrator
World champion 1995
Olympic bronze medalist 1996
2 Honours
2.1 FIFA Women's World Cup
2.2 Awards
Støre played for the clubs Sprint-Jeløy (Norway), Trollhättan (Sweden), Kolbotn (Norway), Nikko (Japan) and Athene Moss (Norway).[1] She made her debut for the Norwegian national team in 1980, and played 151 matches for the national team.[2]
She was world champion with the Norwegian team in 1995, received a silver medal in 1991, and won the unofficial world championship tournament in 1988. She was European champion from 1987 and 1993, and received silver medals in 1989 and 1991.[1] She won an Olympic bronze medal with the Norwegian team in 1996.[3]
Støre ended her active career in 1997, but returned as administrator of women's football in 2005.[2] She was appointed leader of the department Toppfotball kvinner of the Football Association of Norway from 2013.[4][5]
HonoursEdit
FIFA Women's World CupEdit
1991 FIFA World Cup in China - Silver
1995 FIFA World Cup in Sweden - Gold
1993: The Kniksen's honour award with the national team.[1]
^ a b c Pedersen, Ole Petter; Holm, Jan. "Heidi Støre". In Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
^ a b Bolme, Magne; Holm, Jan. "Heidi Støre". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Heidi Støre". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
^ Haavik, Yngve (26 November 2012). "Heidi Støre leder av kvinneavdelingen". Norges Fotballforbund. Archived from the original on 13 February 2013. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
^ Aas, Erlend Marius (12 April 2013). "Heidi Støre: - Produktet Toppserien har tatt store steg". Norges Fotballforbund. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
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RomatemMultiple Sclerosis
What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
Is an active inflammatory disease affecting the brain and spinal cord. It begins in the young adult and often evolves in two periods
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Evolutionary Forms
In the first years, often by outbreaks (appearance of new symptoms regressing more or less completely) interspersed with periods of remissions.
After a very variable time, or sometimes from the outset especially when the disease occurs at a later age, the evolution is or becomes progressive.
What are the causes of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
The precise cause of MS remains unknown, it is multifactorial. There is a genetic predisposition (a slightly greater risk for family members of an affected person), but MS is not a hereditary disease. The mechanism leading to the lesions is becoming better known: it is the immune system of the individual that turns against the organism itself (we speak of autoimmune disease). The disease may appear (or outbreaks appear) after immune events (infection, vaccination), trauma, stress but these potential triggers are not causes of the disease itself, including vaccines there are no more sick people in the vaccinated than in the unvaccinated ones).
Lesions of the nervous system can result in diversified, isolated or cumulative disorders, extremely variable from one person to another: paralysis, disorders of balance and coordination of movements, muscle contractures, urinary disorders (incontinence) and sexual, pain, visual disturbances, great fatigability which means that the rhythm of the patients affected must be respected (alternating periods of activity and rest, avoid exposure to heat – sun or hot bath – which increases fatigue) . Finally, cognitive or psycho-affective disorders (difficulty of concentration, memory, depression, less control of emotions) are not uncommon, especially after a long evolution. Disability, which associates more or less these elements, is very variable but the repercussions of the disease may be important because of the age of onset of the disease, its impact on family life, work and its unpredictable evolution.
What is the treatment for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
There is still no curative treatment, but a number of treatments are being used or are being tested, with increasing effectiveness in reducing the frequency and intensity of relapses, delaying the transition to phase progressive and onset of disabling symptoms.
Rehabilitation have a central place in the treatment of symptoms, prevention of loss of autonomy and certain complications, improve quality of life.
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THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY
(c) be construed so as to render liable to any prosecution or punishment any servant of a master resident in India who in good faith acts in obedience to the instructions of such master, and, on demand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, has given full information as to his master and as to the instructions which he has received from his master.
Declaration as to ownership of trade mark not registrable under the Registration Act, 1908. 152. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Registration Act, 1908, 16 of 1908. no document declaring or purporting to declare the ownership or title of a person to a trade mark other than a registered trade mark shall be registered under that Act under the Registration Act.
Government to be bound. 153. The provisions of this Act shall be binding on the Government.
Special provisions relating to applications for registration from citizens of convention countries. 154. (1) With a view to the fulfilment of a treaty, convention or arrangement with any country or country which is a member of a group of countries or union of countries or Inter Governmental Organisation outside India which affords to citizens of India similar privileges as granted to its own citizens, the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare such country or group of countries or union of countries or Inter-Governmental Organisation to be a convention country or group of countries or union of countries or Inter Governmental Organisations, as the case may be, for the purposes of this Act.
(2) Where a person has made an application for the registration of a trade mark in a convention country or country which is a member of a group of countries or union of countries or Inter-Governmental Organisation and that person, or his legal representative or assignee, makes an application for the registration of the trade mark in India within six months after the date on which the application was made in the convention country or country which is a member of a group of countries or union of countries or Inter-Governmental Organisations, the trade mark shall, if registered under this Act, be registered as of the date on which the application was made in the convention country or country which is a member of a group of countries or union of counthes or Inter-Governmental Organisation and that date shall be deemed for the purposes of this Act to be the date of registration.
(3) Where applications have been made for the registration of a trade mark in two or more convention countries or country which are members of group of countries or union of countries or Inter-Governmental Organisation, the period of six months referred to in the last preceding sub-section shall be reckoned from the date on which the earlier or earliest of those applications was made.
(4) Nothing in this Act shall entitle the proprietor of a trade mark to recover damages for infringement which took place prior to the date of application for registration under this Act.
Provision as to reciprocity. 155. Where any country or country which is a member of a group of countries or union of countries or Inter-Governmental Organisation specified by the Central Government in this behalf by notification in the Official Gazette does not accord to citizens of India the same rights in respect of the registration and protection of trade marks as it accords to its own nationals, no national of such country or country which is a member of a group of countries or union of countries or Inter-Governmental Organisation, as the case may be, shall be entitled, either solely or jointly with any other person,—
(a) to apply for the registration of, or be registered as the proprietor of, a trademark;
(b) to be registered as the assignee of the proprietor of a registered trade mark; or
(c) to apply for registration or be registered as a registered user of a trade mark under section 49.
Power of Central Government to remove difficulties. 156. (1) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act, the Central Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, make such provisions not Inconsistent remove with the provisions of this Act as may appear to be necessary for removing the difficulty:
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NYC to set up quarantine checkpoints at city borders, Violators could face $10k fine
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(Fox 5) – New York City is going to set up checkpoints into the city to check out-of-state travelers to make sure they are following quarantine rules. The New York City Sherrif’s Office is setting up quarantine checkpoints at major bridges and tunnels into the city. Mayor Bill de Blasio made the announcement on Wednesday morning.
“New York City is holding the line against COVID-19, and New Yorkers have shown tremendous discipline,” the mayor said. “We’re not going to let our hard work slip away and will continue to do everything we can to keep New Yorkers safe and healthy.” A fifth of all new coronavirus cases in the city is from out-of-state visitors, according to city officials.
Local authorities also planned to set up a checkpoint in Penn Station to check visitors who arrive by train. “We need to ensure visitors and New York Yorkers returning home are taking the necessary precautions to limit the spread of this disease,” New York City Sherriff Joseph Fucito said. State rules require anyone who arrives from a list of affected states is required to quarantine for 14 days when arriving in the state. There are currently 35 states on the list. READ MORE
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What subjects do you need to take to be a psychologist
Currently, more and more people are showing interest in psychology. Young people graduating from school, starting to think about the future, about higher education and career choice. This specialty is psychology considered to be the most interesting and the most difficult. If your choice fell on it, you need to know what items it is necessary to pass for admission in school to be a psychologist.
How to become a psychiatrist
Where can I go for psychology
What subjects you need to pass when applying for specialty psychologist
Psychology is considered the most serious and multi-faceted discipline that includes many sections and areas. Therefore, the phrase used to say most people "you'd make a great psychologist" cannot be considered an important argument in choosing this profession. Before you choose, you must assess their capabilities, aptitudes, and even talent.
Having defined the purpose of admission to the faculty of psychology should go in the University for the necessary information on the receipt. The University normally requires from incoming students information on the results of the unified state examination on mathematics, Russian and biology. In this case, biology is considered a major subject. Therefore it is necessary to address to the admission Commission that will give you the most information on the subjects.
Where to go for psychology
When you find out what subjects you must pass to be a psychologist, you should decide what form of training you need (full-time, evening or correspondence). And to choose the best University. First and foremost, when choosing a school you need to pay attention to the presence of laboratories which the Department provides the faculty, whether to release the University candidates or doctors of Sciences. All these things will be talking about fundamental training.
It should be noted that after high school, education psychologist to get a better person. If you are not the first higher education can enroll in master's degree (of course if available). In this case again you have to figure out what items will need to pass the specialty of the psychologist. Master suggests the presence of shared knowledge in science, so for exams you will need the subject of psychology and other General subjects (what it is - better to specify in the admissions office). In addition to teaching at the University, you will attend a refresher course. Ideally, if it be courses at your institution.
Currently, most of the people prefer distance learning due to the development of communication technologies. This method of learning has both advantages and disadvantages. However, those who just graduated from school, this option does not work. As the first education lays in the human scientific database that is the Foundation. Therefore, students need to obtain as much knowledge as possible, that only allows full-time study.
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A music video is the inspiration behind Baby Driver… and I love that
Not just any music video. Noel Fielding starring and Edgar Wright directing music video to be exact.
But let me start from the top. Probably most talented director/writer of his generation, Edgar Wright has returned to the theaters with his latest movie Baby Driver and it’s a smash hit.
Enjoying 97% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and earning 21 million dollars at the domestic box office in the first weekend, Baby Driver is probably Edgar’s finest movie. The movie also contains 2 Academy Award winners (Kevin Spacey and Jamie Foxx) and a killer soundtrack, but did you know that Baby Driver is actually inspired by Edgar’s older work? Me neither…
That’s right. The movie is actually „Inspired“ by the “Blue Song” music video for the electronic music group (hailing from Manchester, England) called Mint Royale.
The music video was released in 2003 and it has Noel Fielding in the role of a music-obsessed getaway driver, who times his bank robbery escapes to an eclectic selection of songs just like Ansel Elgort’s character Baby in 2017’s movie.
Speaking to NME, Wright even explained that the music video is very similar to the opening scene of Baby Driver, and frankly I cannot wait to see it.
But while we wait to hit the cinema and see Baby Driver, check out the Blue Song music video, directed by Edgar himself.
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Tag: transgender
Justice Dept. religious freedom training spurs concern among lawyers
The training week was part of an ongoing campaign at the department to bolster its work to protect religious freedom, which is regularly described by top leaders as the first right protected by the First Amendment, a department official said in response to a request for comment. . . . But career lawyers said that they feared the department was working to further the use of religious freedom in ways that would push back efforts to protect gay and transgender people from discrimination, according to emails and messages reviewed by The New York Times.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/13/us/politics/justice-department-religious-freedom.html
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Luke Eisner Is The Heartthrob You’ve Been Waiting For!
by Eddie Roche May 19, 2020
written by Eddie Roche May 19, 2020
Luke Eisner (Courtesy)
He sings! He writes poetry! He models! You might know Luke Eisner from his role as foreign exchange student Stig in the smash movie, Tall Girl, which has clocked 41 million views on Netflix and made him an instant teen idol. But there’s a lot more to this sensitive Renaissance man. Meet your new crush!
Where are you during quarantine?
I’m in Santa Monica. I’m originally from Wisconsin, but we decided to quarantine out here.
How’s it been going?
It’s been going good. I’m a musician and writer so it’s forced me to do what I love.
Tall Girl came out in September and has had 41 million views on Netflix. Did you go from being relatively anonymous to getting a lot of attention from young girls?
Yes. It got to the point where I couldn’t go across the street to Chipotle without getting recognized. It was weird for me because I’m from a really small town. It’s really nice because the movie had a good message. Every time someone recognizes me, I realize that is a young person who was exposed to something I think is very positive. They are always so young and they get really excited. It’s really nice.
Why do you think the movie resonated with that generation?
There’s so many people that were a part of the team. At the end of the day it comes down to the writing. Kids get bullied at school. I was bullied at school. Everyone I know was. It’s definitely real.
How did you end up in LA and in the industry?
I was a musician growing up and knew I wanted to pursue that. I was in the school plays. I knew I was going to go to New York or LA. I worked really hard in high school and was valedictorian. I got a good score on the SAT and got a scholarship at USC. I moved to LA. My hair had grown out and I went to get a haircut. The guy cutting my hair asked me why I wasn’t a model. He stopped cutting my hair and sent me down the street to a modeling agency. I’m really fortunate to have a weird Hollywood dream story.
What plays did you do growing up?
The Sound of Music, 101 Dalmatians, Beauty and The Beast. Lots of musicals! Cinderella, I played Prince Charming. Blast from the past. I haven’t been asked that question in a long time!
Who did you play in Sound of Music?
Kurt. I love going to visit IMG New York so I can see some Broadway.
Very impressed that you were valedictorian in high school. What was your speech about?
Growing up in a small town, not a lot of people went out to the coasts. I gave the speech on a football field and I basically said imagine if you are lucky enough to live to be 100 and this football field represents your life. Right, we are at the 14 and 18 yard line. Whatever happens here in high school will look very insignificant when you are all the way at the other end of the field. However the next four yards, basically the next 3 years of your life will determine how you play the rest of the field. Your mistakes are relatively insignificant, but the desire and direction are very important. That was the scope of it.
You seem like an old soul.
That’s what my father told me. I credit that with growing up in a space that was very storyteller-based. I read a lot of books. I still read all the time. I tried to stay away from social media. Storytelling is really the basis of everything.
You posted a lovely video of surprising your dad when he was in the hospital. [Eisner’s father passed away in November.] What was he like?
He was the most fantastic man I ever met. He was so charitable and so humble. I’m an only child so I’m the one who went through all his accomplishments in his life. He was the director at a homeless shelter and a domestic violence shelter. He won the silver medal award from the United Nations for his work in domestic violence. It’s a legacy that I want to continue. He was an exceptionally caring man. A beautiful man. He was 100% my best friend. He’s a huge reason why I do everything I do. He was such a big supporter of everything I do. He was able to see the movie before he passed and he was able to see the billboard in Times Square. He left on a good note knowing I was going to be all right.
Swipe right ➡️ This is why I always say to call your mom! I called my dad the other day and he seemed like he could use some cheering up. So, I hopped on a red eye to surprise him. I love this man so much. What a great father. Tears of joy. He may have cancer but cancer doesn’t have him! Thanks to the nurses at froedtert hosptial for helping me with the disguise… he definitely didn’t expect it x my mom was a champ on the filming.
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What are you going to do to help domestic violence?
Obviously during quarantine domestic violence has gone up tremendously. You also have young couples who are stuck together for the first time and there’s a lot of volatility. I’m working with a few different organizations that promote guidance for younger people. Here in LA, I’m working with the Good Shepherd Domestic Violence Shelter and in Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Rescue Mission, which is a homeless and domestic violence shelter. I also work with Day One. They work with younger kids. I think they are fantastic. Here [in LA] they are struggling because there are cases of COVID-19 in the shelters, but there are still people that need to be admitted. The silver lining to this whole thing is domestic violence is being brought to the forefront in the media.
How did you end up signing with IMG Models?
I was in LA and worked on an American Eagle campaign. They invited us to New York to ring the stock exchange’s bell. It was my first time in New York and Times Square. My billboard was there. I remember getting out of the cab seeing it and I was so embarrassed being on such a big thing that I got back in the cab. I didn’t want to see it. I had a meeting that morning with IMG at 11 a.m., but I had the time wrong because I was on LA time. Ten minutes before the meeting I got a text from my agent asking if I was at the IMG office yet. I thought it was three hours later. I was in swim trunks and flip flops walking around the city. I ran there and I was so embarrassed being in swim trunks. They still signed me, but I was very embarrassed!
You did the Ralph Lauren anniversary show. What was that like?
I remember walking down the steps thinking, “That looks likes Steven Spielberg. That looks like Oprah!” And then I realized, “Oh my gosh! It probably is them!” It was a beautiful thing.
What’s your next big acting project?
I have something coming out that I can’t talk about. I have Family Reunion, which is out on Netflix. My band, VOILÀ, is releasing an album this spring. I’m pushing on all fronts; doing a lot of writing.
What kind of book do you want to write?
I just finished a poetry book. I always fall in love with romantic stuff. I like Nicholas Sparks. I’m definitely in the romantic space for sure. I also want to do children’s books. I do them with my godson. I’ve been trying to flesh them out during quarantine.
Are you in a relationship?
I am! I’m in a relationship with Kirby Johnson. She’s also an actress. She’s in horror movies. This cute little red headed girl, who always plays the monsters!
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Debra May 19, 2020 - 8:54 PM
Loved the story on like! He’s definitely a great soul.
Lynette May 20, 2020 - 10:13 AM
Such a wonderful interview! Luke you have always been a star, I am excited to see you shine!!
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Roma and Arsenal agree to extend Mkhitaryan stay
Written by: Adriano Boin
Henrikh Mkhitaryan will remain at the Stadio Olimpico for the foreseeable future after Arsenal and Roma agreed to extend his stay at the club for the 2020/21 season.
The Armenian has performed well for the Lupi when healthy, registering six goals and three assists in 15 Serie A appearances this campaign.
As a result Roma were keen to keep him at the Olimpico, and that wish came true after CEO Guido Fienga announced they have extended his loan for the rest of the season as well as next term.
? MICKI STAYS ?
We've agreed a deal that will see @HenrikhMkh stay until the end of the current season, with a preliminary agreement for the 2020-21 campaign too! ??
#ASRoma
— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) June 30, 2020
“I’m very pleased,” Mkhitaryan told the club’s official website.
“I’m happy to extend my stay here, because I still have things that I haven’t achieved yet that I want to achieve. I’m looking forward to it.”
Fienga made it clear the club’s goal was to keep the Armenian at the club past this season.
“We are happy that Henrikh has decided to stay with us, and help us continue to grow,” he added.
“The club’s targets have not changed and we always want to have players at our club, like Micki, who show their desire, professionalism and determination, who represent our club and our fans in the right way.
“I hope Micki stays at Roma for a long time – and I want to congratulate him on the birth of his son here, too.”
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SunEdison Closes CA$115 Million in Financing to Build 33MW Solar Projects in Canada
April 23, 2014 - SunEdison announced today that it has closed on financing for two solar power plants to be built in Ontario, Canada. Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. is providing construction financing. The plants will provide employment for skilled manufacturing and construction workers in Ontario.
SunEdison will manage the construction of the two plants, which are both planned to be operational by the end of 2014. The solar power plants will be composed of over 100,000 SunEdison Silvantis Photovoltaic Solar Modules, which will be manufactured in the province of Ontario. Silvantis Modules are built using SunEdison polysilicon and wafers to ensure maximum reliability and performance. Once operational, the plants will be managed by the SunEdison Renewable Operation Center.
"The Green Energy Act continues to benefit Ontarians by creating jobs and increasing renewable energy in Ontario," said Michael Dilworth, vice president and country manager for SunEdison Canada. "We have over 130 MW DC of solar energy operating in Ontario today, and are pleased to add these two new utility-scale projects to our portfolio as part of the continued growth of our Canada business."
"Deutsche Bank is one of the world's top financial institutions and we are privileged to have an ongoing relationship with them," said Ryan Bennett, vice president of project finance, North America, SunEdison. "This relationship helps us deliver maximum value to our shareholders by helping us keep capital costs low and facilitating our growth while preserving our balance sheet."
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator, the two plants will offset the CO2 emissions of over 15.5 million pounds of coal annually. Together they will supply enough clean energy to power 1,300 homes each year.
Source: SunEdison
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David (Bernini)
Come with Me may refer to:
Come with Me (EP), a 2008 EP by Bobby Valentino
"Come with Me" (Ricky Martin song), 2013
"Come with Me" (Dappy song), featuring Dawood, Retro, and Margs, 2012
"Come with Me" (Kumi Koda song), 2003
"Come with Me" (Phil Collins song), 2003
"Come with Me" (Puff Daddy song), featuring Jimmy Page, 1998
"Come with Me" (Sammie song), 2007
"Come with Me" (Waylon Jennings song), 1979
"Come with Me", a song by Amerie from Touch
"Come with Me", a song by Britt Love
"Come with Me", a song by Flo Rida from Only One Flo (Part 1)
"Come with Me", a song by Jay Sean from Me Against Myself
"Come with Me", a song by Special D. from Reckless
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David is a life-size marble sculpture by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The sculpture was one of many commissions to decorate the villa of Bernini's patron Cardinal Scipione Borghese – where it still resides today, as part of the Galleria Borghese It was completed in the course of seven months from 1623 to 1624.
The subject of the work is the biblical David, about to throw the stone that will bring down Goliath, which will allow David to behead him. Compared to earlier works on the same theme (notably the David of Michelangelo), the sculpture broke new ground in its implied movement and its psychological intensity.
Between 1618 and 1625 Bernini was commissioned to undertake various sculptural work for the villa of one of his patrons, Cardinal Scipione Borghese. In 1623 – only yet 24 years old – he was working on the sculpture of Apollo and Daphne, when, for unknown reasons, he abandoned this project to start work on the David. According to records of payment, Bernini had started on the sculpture by mid–1623, and his contemporary biographer, Filippo Baldinucci, states that he finished it in seven months.
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Hero (Kirk Franklin album)
Let It Go (Keyshia Cole song)
David Abraham Cheulkar
Let It Go may refer to:
Let It Go (The Clarks album), or the title song, 2000
Let It Go (Galactic Cowboys album), 2000
Let It Go (Josh Nelson album), 2007
Let It Go (Stanley Turrentine album), or the title track, 1966
Let It Go (State Radio album), or the title song, 2009
Let It Go (Tim McGraw album), or the title song (see below), 2007
Let It Go (Will Young album), or the title song (see below), 2008
Let It Go (EP), by Heo Young Saeng, 2011
Let It Go, an EP by Afterlife, 2008
Let It Go, a comedy album and DVD by Bill Burr, 2010
Let It Go, an EP by British singer-songwriter James Bay, 2014
"Let It Go" (Alexandra Burke song), 2012
"Let It Go" (Brit & Alex song), 2008
"Let It Go" (Def Leppard song), 1981
"Let It Go" (Devlin song), 2011
"Let It Go" (Disney song) from the movie Frozen, 2013
"Let It Go" (Dragonette song), 2012
"Let It Go!" (F.T. Island song), 2011
"Let It Go" (George Strait song), 2015
"Let It Go" (Jacky Cheung song), 2010
"Let It Go" (James Bay song), 2014/2015
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Hero is an album released by Kirk Franklin, released October 4, 2005 on GospoCentric Records.
Hero was certified as Gold by the RIAA on December 2, 2005 (2005-12-02) and Platinum on December 14, 2006 (2006-12-14).
In 2007 Hero won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album and "Imagine Me" won the Grammy Award for Best Gospel Song.
Produced by Franklin and J. Moss, the album features songs with several urban contemporary gospel and R&B artists including Dorinda Clark-Cole, Tye Tribbett, Marvin Winans (member of the Winans), Stevie Wonder, and Yolanda Adams.
*Note: Personnel listing from Hero album liner.
Ashley Guilbert
Nikki Ross
Daphanie Wright
Anashya Figueroa
Faith Anderson
Erica Davis
Jana Bell
Charmaine Swimpson
Isaac Carree
Eric Moore
Jason Champion
Anthony Evans
Myron Butler
Kirk Franklin - Keyboards, Minimoog, Piano, Drum Programming
Terry Baker - Drums
Shaun Martin - Keyboards, Drum Programming, Minimoog, Programming, Drums
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"Let It Go" is a song by American R&B recording artist Keyshia Cole. It was written by Cole, Jack Knight, Cainon Lamb, Lil' Kim, and Melissa Elliott her second album Just Like You (2007) and samples "Juicy Fruit" by Mtume, and "Don't Stop the Music" by Yarbrough and Peoples, while also interpolating "Juicy" by The Notorious B.I.G., who also sampled "Juicy Fruit." Production was handled by Elliott and Lamb, with Lil'Kim and Elliott also appearing as featured vocalists on the track.
Released as the album's lead single, it debuted at number 74 on the Billboard Hot 100 on the issue date of July 7, 2007, and peaked at number 7, becoming Cole's third top ten hit single altogether and first top ten Billboard Hot 100 single as a lead artist. It also became Cole's first number 1 hit on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 50th annual ceremony, held in February 2008. Let It Go" was ranked 59th on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007. The single sold over one million copies in the US and was eventually certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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David Abraham Cheulkar (1909 – 28 December 1981), popularly known as David, was a Jewish-Indian Hindi film actor and a member of Mumbai's Marathi speaking Bene Israel community. In a career spanning four decades, he played mostly character roles, starting with 1941 film Naya Sansar, and went on to act in over 110 films, including memorable films like, Gol Maal (1979), Baton Baton Mein (1979) and Boot Polish (1954) for which he was awarded the 1955 Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award.
David graduated from the University of Bombay with a Bachelor of Arts degree in the year 1930. After a six year unsuccessful struggle to land himself a job, he decided to try his luck in the Hindi film industry by becoming a professional actor. During these years of struggle, he also managed to obtain a degree in law from the Government Law College.
Finally, on 15 January 1937, with the help of his close friend Mr. Nayampalli, a veteran character actor, he managed to land himself his first role in a movie. The movie was Zambo and it was being produced and directed by Mohan Bhavnani who was the Chief Producer of the Films Division of the Government of India.
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24 July 2019 OG NICK MARSH
Don’t Sleep | Rav – VESTIGES
Don’t sleep on this new compilation from Rav. If you follow him, you may be aware of the b-sides collections he’s been dropping throughout the years. He’s dropped 7 of them, and he compiled his favorite tracks from each of them onto this project. There are also a few previously unreleased songs on this compilation as well. I never listened to any of the b-sides collections before listening to this one, so everything here was completely new to me. I was originally planning on doing a regular review for this project, but I unfortunately wasn’t able to find the production credits for every song, so that’s why I’m doing a “Don’t Sleep” review for it.
I’m pretty sure the opening track is one of the songs that hadn’t yet come out prior to the release of this compilation. I might be wrong about that though. Anyway, the first track is really dope. According to Genius, it’s produced by someone named Jayswan. I don’t know if that’s accurate though. I’m just gonna assume that it is. Whoever Jayswan is did a nice job with that beat. I like it a lot. The hook is pretty good. The song is actually really fucking awesome to be honest. It’s relatable as fuck. It’s basically just him rapping about being super insecure and having low self-esteem.
I hate cameras, mirrors, most reflective surfaces
I’m an assortment of many nervous ticks, they set me up
I’m sad as fuck as soon as I open my eyes each morning
I let y’all slide each time, and I despise me only
There’s only one verse, which I guess shouldn’t come as a surprise since this is project is just a collection of b-sides and unfinished leftovers. I love the song though. The beat’s cool, and the verse has some of the most relatable lines I’ve heard in a while. Honestly, the first time I heard the song it immediately became my favorite solo Rav track to date. I mean, I guess that isn’t really saying much because the only solo Rav project I’ve ever heard is Beneath the Toxic Jungle, which really only had one solo song. The song is great though. I love it. It’s dope af. The following track has a super laidback chill beat that’d be great to get high too. In fact, a lot of the beats on this project sound like what you’d hear on one of those live YouTube videos that has a gif of an anime character studying called “chill lo-fi hip hop beats to study to.” Now that I think about it, Rav would probably sound right at home over some Jansport J production. That’d be a dope collaboration. Anyway, there’s not really a single track that I dislike from this project. I think every song was at least pretty good. I can see myself coming back to all the material here. I was actually kinda surprised by how much I liked it to be honest. I enjoyed this a lot more than Rav’s actual album that came out in 2015. I think it may be because my expectations were lower. I didn’t think this would be that good since it’s just a bunch of leftover and unfinished tracks. Nothing here sounds criminally short though. Like, if I didn’t know any better, I might think these were just normal tracks. Well, there is one thing that kinda gives it away. The actual sound quality is pretty rough on some of these tracks. I’m pretty sure it was intentionally lo-fi though. Anyway, lemme stop rambling and talk about my favorite moments. It was cool to hear a feature from Scuare on the third track, Silent Pterodactyls. I also think the hook sounds really great. I couldn’t tell if those deeper vocals in the background were from a sample in the beat or if they were from Scuare. If I had to guess I would say it’s a sample, but I don’t know for sure. Invite is another standout track for me. I love the fast pace it has, and Rav’s flow sounds really good. A lot of the content on this album is about being depressed, which I can obviously relate to. Well, I guess it’s not obvious. If you’ve been following me for a long time you should know that it’s something I always relate to. I think Invite is one of the songs that wasn’t released until this compilation came out. I’m not completely sure though. Wings is a really weird track to me. I like it, but the production was a little grating to me at first. It’s a really strange beat. I don’t know how to explain why it was so weird to me. It almost sounded Poppy to me, but at the same time, it sounds too different to be accessible to a mainstream audience. The beat kinda sounds like it has some Electronic influence. Rav’s flow on the verse is awesome too. It’s not one of my favorite songs, but it definitely stood out just because it seems so different. The track that follows, Blur, actually is one of my favorites. I think it’s one of the best tracks on the record. I love the piano-driven production, and the content is great. I guess he’s rapping about someone with whom he was in a relationship.
Every time I close my eyes and I see your face
I start to feel alive and it’s really great
But when you call my phone and I hear your voice
I can hear you feel alone and I feel destroyed
I don’t seem to make you smile like I used to
Hence why my body of work now seems bruised up
It’s a really awesome song. The next song, Perfect Pieces, has a super chill beat, and Rav’s calm delivery over it just sounds really nice. This would be a perfect song to get stoned to. I feel like I’m sitting in a rainforest or a greenhouse getting high whenever I listen to that song. Goodnight is where the lo-fi mixing really stood out to me the most. The bass is so poorly mixed that it drowns out Rav’s vocals at certain points. I didn’t seem to have a problem with it when streaming directly from bandcamp, but for whatever reason it didn’t sound as clear when I listened from iTunes. Maybe it’s just me. I still enjoyed the song overall. Hovercraft Flow is definitely another one of my favorite tracks. First of all, that beat from j^p^n is fire. That dude put his ass into that beat. It sounds fantastic. Rav’s slightly melodic delivery over it sounds perfect too. It’s a really fantastic track. I think it’s dope af. Kumbaya has another one of those super laidback chill instrumentals that’d be perfect to get stoned to. Rav’s flow is nice over it too. I really like the sample on I Digress. It sounds really good to me. I don’t really have much to say about that track. I just think Rav rapped really well over it, and I like his hook a lot too. It’s a dope song. The next track is easily my favorite Rav song ever though. I should’ve known exactly what it was when I saw the title for it. This version of the song is called YOU FUCKERS WERE ASKING FOR THIS ONE. I actually had no idea that this track was released, and I’m mad at myself for not hearing it sooner. Rav’s 2015 album, Beneath the Toxic Jungle, began with an intro called 1,000 Years in the Sea. It was what sounded like a really awesome song, but it was covered up by a sample of some weeb shit. Basically YOU FUCKERS WERE ASKING FOR THIS ONE is that song without the audio of an anime clip drowning it out. The song is amazing too. There are so many things I love about this song. First of all, that beat from Ljones is amazing. That melody is undeniably catchy. The verse from Rav is basically about being swallowed whole by mental illness, and it’s super relatable.
The summer’s coming back, but it feels more like it’s winter
The line between my heart and my mind is growing thinner
I love the way he ended the verse by saying that he uses his art for catharsis. It’s not a super unique or original idea, but I haven’t heard anyone else say it the way he said it.
When life gives me lemons, I stick em’ on a canvas
An interesting practice that’ll rid me of madness
The hook where he sings along with the melody is just perfect too. I think the song is amazing, and I wouldn’t change anything about it. I guess the song has technically been out for years, but I didn’t actually hear this version of it until I listened to it on this compilation, so that makes it one of my favorite songs of the year. It’s dope af. The whole album finishes really strong. The next three tracks are all favorites of mine. I’m not completely sure what’s going on lyrically on Gravity-Assisted Suicide. I mean, he’s clearly contemplating suicide. I don’t know exactly what’s going on with him physically in the song though. The lyrics make it seem like he’s sick with a physical illness rather than just a mental illness. I guess the mental illness is leading to the physical symptoms. Yeah, that makes sense. Well, anyway, it’s another awesome song. I love the calm, chill production, and Rav’s delivery sounds great over it. It’s probably my second favorite track on the album to be honest. Reef was a really interesting track to me because it literally just sounds like a Sadistik song. Everything from the moody, melodic, and spacey production, to Rav’s rhyme schemes, flow, and content just screams Sadistik to me. If you’re familiar with Sadistik’s music, listen to Reef and tell me it doesn’t sound like something he would make. It’s not a bad thing. I just thought it was interesting. I love the song though. He did it well. I don’t know if Rav is a fan of Sadistik or what. I’m pretty sure it’s just a coincidence. It is very interesting to me though. The production style on So Long! sounds like something Joey Bada$$ would’ve rhymed over for 1999. It really doesn’t sound unfinished or like a throwaway track at all. In fact, that could be said about a lot of these songs. These days, tracks with three verses are super rare, so these songs don’t sound any less complete than what every other rapper is doing. The final track was a really good way to end the project. The beat kinda sounds like something I’d hear as the credits roll at the end of a Super Mario game. Kill Bill killed that second verse too. It’s a dope song. Overall, I’m really glad I checked this out. I honestly think this is my favorite album that I’ve ever heard from the EXOCIETY label. I technically haven’t really heard that much of their stuff. This is my favorite project that I’ve heard from them though. I can’t wait to hear what Rav does next because he said he’s gonna focus on actually finishing an album now that he’s done with all the b-sides releases. So yeah. Again, do not sleep on this shit. It’s a really great compilation. I’m glad I listened to it. It’s dope.
Favorite Song: YOU FUCKERS WERE ASKING FOR THIS ONE
Least Favorite Song: Goodnight
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PlayStation 5 Predicted to Release November 2020, Cost $499, by Japanese Analyst
Hideki Yasuda thinks Sony is in for another success story.
Even though we know it’ll be at least a year before we see anything with the next generation of consoles, that doesn’t stop the speculation on various aspects of it. Of course, part of that is the platform holders themselves, with both Sony and Microsoft dropping some breadcrumbs of what their next systems will look like. Beyond that, it’s not just fans on the internet, however- industry analysts are weighing in on things like price, release date, and what sales will look like. Ace Research Institute Analyst Hideki Yasuda has his thoughts about it too, and they’re mostly positive, though at least one thing may not make some people happy.
According to his quarterly analysis of Sony’s business, Yasuda sees the PlayStation 5 releasing November 2020, with a $499 price point. He thinks that because what we know so far points of it suggests a strong piece of hardware that eliminates what he saw as key flaws in the PS4. As such, as per him, Sony has another success on their hands. He thinks the PS5 will sell 6 million units in its first fiscal year (by March 31, 2021), followed by 15 million units in the year after (by March 31, 2022). He also doesn’t see Google Stadia having an impact on Sony’s console share in any significant way (thanks to Twinfinite for the translation).
Of course, as always with analysts, keep in mind that there’s no insider knowledge assumed. It’s simply a higher than average educated guess by those who study market trends. The date seems like a safe assumption. Unless Sony and Microsoft go unorthodox, like Nintendo did with the Switch, a new console releasing in the holidays timeframe is normal and has been hinted at by other parties. That $499 price point may bum some people out if true, as $399 tends to be the sweet spot for a lot of people, but we also know there’s some strong tech in the PS5, so it’s entirely possible. We’ll just have to see how Yasuda’s predications play out.
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The Death of Paul Tamaroff
Paul was born in Albany, New York to Samuel and Edna (Laufman). He grew up there with his older brother, Alan, and his older sister, Tamara. After graduating from Albany High School, he studied Aeronautical Engineering at Georgia Tech, but left early to join the Air Force. He joined the Air Force in 1959, married in 1963, and later was stationed on Guam until being released from Active Duty in 1968. He then returned with his family to Albany, NY and graduated from Albany Law School in 1971. He worked with the National Labor Relations Board in Washington, DC. When a transfer became available in 1973, Paul moved his family to Atlanta, which he recalled fondly from his time at Georgia Tech. He remained in the Air Force Reserves until 1979. He and his wife divorced in 1980.
In 1983, Paul and his second wife, Deb (married 1988), started Attorneys’ Personal Services, which performed legal work and service of process.
Paul served as President of NAPPS (National Association of Professional Process Servers) 1994 – 1995 and again 2009 – 2010. He also served as the Arbitration & Grievance Chairman for many years.
He was a founding member of GAPPS (Georgia Association of Professional Process Servers) and remained a Board Member since its inception in 2000. In 2006, CALSPro (California Association of Legal Support Professionals) named him the recipient of the Bert Rosenthal Memorial Award. Paul helped develop and taught the Continuing Education courses for Certified Process Servers.
Paul and Deb ran the business together until her passing in October 2019 (glioblastoma). Paul finally retired in December 2019 at the age of 79. He was still riding a motorcycle until August of this year when he started chemotherapy. Unfortunately, his stomach cancer wasn’t diagnosed early enough for the treatment to be successful. He passed away at home on 1 December, 2020, and he was buried with Military Honors at Georgia National Cemetery. He is survived by his sister and two daughters.
If anyone is inclined to raise a glass, his standard drink at the end of the day was Wild Turkey 101, and he occasionally indulged in an Islay Scotch.
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Remembering Jack Turner-Soldier,Farmer, Photographer
One day in the 1970’s David MacDonald , a member of the Canadian parliament, stopped by our Bona Fide Farm to tell me about a farmer who had photographed from the trenches during WWI. That’s how it was in the lingering of the 1960’s..people dropped in with interesting stories. When you say “photographed”, my systems go on alert so I called Mr.Turner and was told I was welcome to visit. At that period of my checkered past, I was doing a number of radio pieces for CBC on photography and the arts, so I took my tape recorder and headed up west.
Who I found and what I found was incredeibly exciting to me. Jack was living with his daughter and son in law who were still farming the property, but he definitely was not. He had converted his greenhouse into a primitive lab (no running water) and studio where he did his photography work.
THE WORK!!! Scenes of the ravaged landscapes of war torn France..the burning Cathedral at Ypres, a horse drawn Red Cross Wagon, Lt. Carpenter’s grave ringed by hand grenades.. all starkly hand coloured by Jack, mounted on plywood, cut out by a jig saw and mounted an inch out from another scene which served as the background.
“These are photo sculptures, these are unique” I blurted out.
“Hmm, he said with typical Island reticence. By this time my tape was running and I said “We have to exhibit this work. It is very important.
“Hmm, all right. ” he said.
I enlisted the aid of the Premier of the province , Angus MacLean, himself a war hero and we arranged with the CBC to do a Turner exhibit. It was his first exhibition and he was 92 years old!
Confederation Centre Art Museum in Charlottetown purchased four of his photoscuptures and they are now in the permanent collection. He was thrilled by the idea that they would go in a museum, and I suspect thrilled more that he was paid $2500 for his work. “Boy, we should have done this long ago!” he nearly shouted in my ear.
Well, I did remember Jack on Rememberance Day, but today I am sharing him with a lot of people who never heard of him. That is a joy. There are many wonderfull photographer’s out there that you have never heard of. By the way, he told me he would live to 100 and he did.
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Akufo-Addo gives details about the demise of Rawlings; declares 7-day national mourning [ARTICLE]
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In a statement signed by President Akufo-Addo on Thursday, November 12, 2020, he formally announced the sad passing of the former military leader to Ghanaians and the world.
He stated that Mr. Rawlings died at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra on November 12 at 10:10 am, after a short illness.
Akufo-Addo expressed condolence to the wife of the late Rawlings, former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, his children, and his family.
President Nana Addo also declared a 7-day national mourning, instructing that all national flags must fly at half-mast.
“A great tree has fallen, Ghana is poorer for the loss,” the statement noted.
“In honour of the memory of former President Rawlings, the Vice President and I have suspended our political campaigns for the same period,” he added.
He also added that the government will work closely with the family of the NDC founder and give him a befitting burial.
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Home Life Social Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar – The Social Reformer
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar – The Social Reformer
Projjwal Karmakar
The materialistic world of the West looks down on India as a poor nation; this assessment remains empirically valid, no doubt, even at the end of the twentieth century. But a society, nation or country that is ever endowed with great people having such personality, was Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar. Vidyasagar means an ocean of learning (“vidya” – learning, “sagar” – ocean). He was so humble but lived his complete life with determination and purpose to fulfill certain objectives by contribution towards education and changing the status of women in India was remarkable. He was the great social reformer, writer, educator, and entrepreneur and worked endlessly to transform society. He opened and ran many schools for girls at his own expense. He was also known as “Daya-r Sagar” or “Karunar Sagar” (literally, “ocean of kindness”) because of his charitable nature and generosity.
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was born in an orthodox family on 26th September 1820. Since childhood he was keen to get more and more knowledge. He was born to Thakurdas Bandyopadhyay and Bhagavati Devi in a small village. When he was six years old he was sent to Calcutta to stay with Bhagabat Charan.
He was born to Thakurdas Bandyopadhyay and Bhagavati Devi in a small village. When he was six years old he was sent to Calcutta to stay with Bhagabat Charan. Due to his in-depth knowledge in Sanskrit and philosophy, he received the title “Vidyasagar” from Sanskrit College. While he was the principal of the college, the college became a place of reform. Not only this, Vidyasagar was a great writer and also known as the father of modern Bengali language. Many Bengali alphabets were revised by him. He also wrote a book on grammar rules of Sanskrit that is used till date. Thus he resigned from the Sanskrit College in 1854.
He joined Fort William College (FWC) as a Principal Lecturer in 1841. G.T. Marshall who was the secretary of the college was much impressed by the young man’s dedication and hard work. He worked in the college for five years.
While he was the principal of the college, the college became a place of reform. Not only this, Vidyasagar was a great writer and also known as the father of modern Bengali language. Many Bengali alphabets were revised by him. He also wrote a book on grammar rules of Sanskrit that is used till date. This motivated him to establish schools all over Bengal to spread the light of education. Within two months he arranged for 20 schools to be built. In order to encourage gender equality, he also established 30 schools exclusively for girls.
One of the major factors contributing to the increase in number of child widows was the fact that many wealthy men of high castes used to have numerous wives which they would leave behind as widows upon their death. Thus Vidyasagar also fought against the system of polygamy. He was a very kind hearted person who felt sorry for the sick, poor, and downtrodden. He used to donate money from his salary to the needy regularly. He also nursed sick people back to health, admitted students of so-called lower castes to his college, and cremated unclaimed bodies at the crematorium.
He is best remembered for his relentless efforts in fighting the injustices meted out to women, especially widows. Moved by the plight of child widows, he persuaded the British Government to take action and pushed for it to pass The Hindu Widows’ Remarriage Act, 1856.
In 1834 when he was 14 years old he married Dinamani Devi. The couple had one son, Narayan Chandra. He was very unhappy with his family due to their narrow-mindedness and went to live with the Santhals at ‘Nandan Kanan’ in the district of Jamtara where he spent the last two decades of his life. During his later years his health deteriorated and he died in 1891.
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar passed away at the age of 70 on 29 July, 1891. After his death, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar’s home was sold by his son to the Mallick family of Kolkata that was later purchased by the Bengali Association, Bihar on 29 March 1974. They maintained the house in its original form and also started the girl’s school and a free homeopathic clinic. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar truly brought reforms in the education system of Bengal by removing the pervading darkness.
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was indeed a great personality and a reformer. Today, India needs such dedicated, humble and determined personalities who can bring all sorts of required reforms by working solely for the betterment of the society than their own interest.
~ Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar – The Social Reformer ~
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Dan McKernan Biography
By Kylie - Sep 22, 2020
Quick Facts Of Dan McKernan
Dan McKernan
Daniel McKernan
Animal Control Officer
Quincy College
Famous as an avid animal lover
Known as the founder of Barn Sanctuary.
Unmarried
5ft. 8inch
68kg(150lbs)
Dan McKernan is an American animal control officer who currently works as one of the officers at Dearborn Police Department. McKernan is an avid animal lover and is currently serving as the founder and executive director of Barn Sanctuary. Barn Sanctuary is a non-profit organization that envisions a world in which farmed animals are seen as individuals and treated with empathy and compassion.
McKernan founded the organization to help voiceless and innocent animals all around the US located at McKernan Rd. Chelsea, MI 48118. McKernan along with his other family members currently stars on a reality show, "Saved by the Barn". Besides, McKernan is quite popular on social media sites with over 209k followers on Instagram: @danmckerna and over 79k followers on Twitter: @DanMcKernan.
What is Dan McKernan Famous for?
Famous as an avid animal lover.
Source: [email protected]
Where was Dan McKernan Born?
Dan McKernan was born on May 11, 1989, in Michigan, United States. His birth name is Daniel McKernan. His nationality is American. McKernan belongs to White ethnicity while Taurus is his zodiac sign.
While growing up, his family moved around a lot which left a mark on him about nature all around the country. Dan studied biology at Quincy College in Illinois but dropped out before graduation to travel. He then went to Bulgaria to help one of his friends develop a yoga series and then moved to Venice Beach where he taught himself computer coding and development.
His father is a retired pharmacist while his mom is a housemaker and they also have an Illinois farm which had been in the McKernan family for over 140 years. Dan grew up along with his twin brother Chris McKernan.
Dan McKernan's Devot Towards "Barn Sanctuary"
Dan McKernan began his career initially as a technician as he was recruited by a tech firm in Texas, Austin at an age of 21. He has a workaholic mentality that he was on his computer 24/7 for over 5 years and was deprived of human and animal interaction. Because of his high scheduled work, he was having some problems and thus was starting to look for different opportunities.
It was during the time when he started reading “Living the Farm Sanctuary Life: The Ultimate Guide to Eating Mindfully, Living Longer and Feeling Better Everyday” by Gene Bauer. It was the perfect book for him to learn more about farms and animals.
He then gave it all up to move over 1,000 miles away and set up a sanctuary for farm animals in Michigan. He was actually getting offers on the farm of his family which is just right by the highway but he didn't want to sell as he was afraid that they'd turn the farm into a Walmart or a gas station, subsequently he decided to start a sanctuary for farm animals on the farm which was on 70 acres and despair.
Within a week, he had built a website and just a week later he filed for nonprofit status and just a month later, he had raised more than $3000 via crowdfunding. His first rescues after he built the farm were two cows, Henry and Cora who had been donated to a local elementary school to be used for meat. And just after few years, there are now more than 100 animals roaming the farm, including a set of roosters saved from a cock-fighting ring; Charlie, a blind goat; ducklings; dwarf goats; goats Steve, Chevy, and Martin, also known as “The Three Amigos”. The McKernan are helped by a team of 13 staffers, paid through the Om Foundation in Georgia.
Currently, "The Barn Sanctuary" is a part of the 12-part documentary series called "Saved by the Barn" which premiered at 10 p.m. April 11, 2020. In the documentary, The Barn Sanctuary is shown as a center for farm animals to recover after experiencing abuse, neglect, and natural disaster.
McKernan is now working as an animal control officer at Dearborn Police Department where he is meeting his new friends(dogs) at the animal control gig.
Source: @nypost
Is Dan McKernan Single?
Dan McKernan is a handsome bachelor guy who is keenly interested in pure love that is more inclined towards voice-less and innocent animals. With his kind and selfless works, McKernan has been a heartthrob of several women all around Michigan.
Currently, as he is working as an officer, many comments have been posts on his posts saying, "I like a man in suit/duty". Despite the fact that he is loved by a number of people, he is still single.
Further, he also has said, "I tried dating, but I’m kind of married to the animals right now. I hope to find a partner who can join me on this crazy adventure of rescuing farm animals".
What is the Net Worth of Dan McKernan?
Dan McKernan must have quite a good earnings from his professional career as an animal control officer. Having his career started initially as a technician McKernan had a $100,000 worth salary, but he gave it all up to set up a sanctuary for farm animals. He now earns half of what he made in Austin but is happy with his life now. His current net worth is estimated to be around $500k.
How Tall is Dan McKernan?
Dan McKernan is a good-looking guy in his 30s. McKernan stands tall with a height of 5ft. 8inch. while his body weighs around 68kg. He has a well maintained athletic body physique with a charming personality and golden heart with which he has been able to win several hearts all around the world. He has a fair complexion with light brown hair and brown eyes.
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Multicultural Calendar 2021
Graybridge Malkam is pleased to provide you with a list of upcoming holidays and celebrations from a variety of cultures.
January 1: New Year's Day – Canada and many other countries
This is the celebration of the New Year according to the Western calendar.
January 2: Day after New Year’s Day – Albania and many other countries
Some countries observe a second public holiday for New Year’s celebration.
January 2: Berchtold’s Day – Liechtenstein and Switzerland
The holiday commemorates Duke Berchtold V, who founded Bern, the capital of Switzerland.
January 3: Memorial Day of the Fallen in the Estonian Liberation War – Estonia
Estonia remembers the lives lost during the Estonian Liberation War (also known as the Estonian War of Independence).
January 4: World Braille Day – Canada and many other countries
The system created by Louis Braille forms the basis of a remarkable communications tool.
January 6: Epiphany / Three Kings Day – Christianity
Baptism of the Lord; story of the three kings who brought gifts to Christ.
January 7: Christmas – Orthodox Christian
Following the Gregorian calendar; preceded by the Eve of the Nativity of Jesus Christ on January 6.
January 11: Coming of Age Day – Japan (National Holiday)
All young people who turn 20 years old this year are celebrated. The age of 20 is considered the beginning of adulthood.
January 13: Lohri – Hinduism/Punjab
Bonfire festival celebrated in Punjab, India, to mark the change from winter hours of sunlight.
January 14: Pongal – South India, Sri Lanka
Rice Festival & Thanksgiving: Pongal is a rice pudding that is ceremoniously cooked from the newly harvested rice; it is celebrated in mid-January but exact dates vary by region.
January 14: Orthodox New Year – Orthodox Christian
Celebrated as the first day of the new year as per the Julian calendar.
January 17: World Religion Day – Bahá’í
Bahá'í sponsored day dedicated to the unity and oneness of all world religions.
January 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day – United States
Commemorates the leader of the Afro-American rights movement in the USA.
January 24: International Day of Education
Originally proclaimed by the UN General Assembly, the observation aims to bring awareness to the importance of education for peace and development.
January 26: Australia Day – Australia, United States
Commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet of 11 convict ships from Britain. Today, the day gives Australians the opportunity to reflect upon what it means to be Australian, the history that shapes the nation, and the brighter future that the country has to look forward to.
January 27: International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
Also known as Holocaust Memorial Day, this is a day to commemorate the millions of Jews and minority groups who were murdered by the Nazis during the Holocaust in the 1930s and 40s.
January 27: Family Literacy Day – Canada
Family Literacy Day seeks to bring awareness to the importance of reading and writing in children. It aims to encourage parents and caregivers to promote reading and writing.
Festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present.
February 2: Groundhog Day – Canada, United States
Marks the midway point between the winter solstice and the vernal equinox.
February 4: World Cancer Day
Aims to save lives by raising awareness and educating the population about cancer. The day also serves to pressure governments and individuals to take action in order to prevent, treat and control cancer.
February 6: International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
An observance promoted by the United Nations. The organization aims to raise the awareness of the female genital mutilation issue. According to the UN, over 200 million girls and women that are alive suffered from genital mutilation.
February 11: International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Created by the United Nations with the goal of recognizing the achievements of women and girls in science.
February 12: Chinese New Year – China, Taiwan, Macau
Lasts 2 weeks; it is customary to get new clothes or give presents of cash in red envelopes (the colour red is considered lucky). 2021 is the year of the Ox.
February 14: Valentine’s Day
Legend says that a priest named Valentine was martyred on this day for secretly marrying couples in 269 A.D.
February 15: National Flag Day – Canada
The flag symbolizes to Canadians what is best about Canada; the Maple Leaf flag was first raised in 1965.
February 15: Family Day – Canada (AB, BC, NB, ON, SK)
This holiday celebrates the importance of families and family life for people and their communities.
February 15: Heritage Day – Canada (Nova Scotia)
This is a time for Canadians to explore and celebrate their own personal heritage. In Alberta, Heritage Day is celebrated on the first Monday in August. Yukon celebrates Heritage Day on the last Friday in February, and in Saskatchewan it is celebrated on February 18.
February 15: Louis Riel Day – Canadian Indigenous Peoples (Manitoba)
Until 1885; Riel was the political leader of the Métis. He led a rebellion against the Canadian authorities and was charged with high treason, found guilty and sentenced to death. His name is a symbol for Native independence.
February 15: Islander Day – Canada (PEI)
Seeks to allow Canadians to enjoy a day off in celebration of family and local community on Prince Edward Island.
February 15: Presidents Day – United States
A day to honour George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and all past Presidents of the United States.
February 17: Ash Wednesday
The first day of Lent and the period when Christians begin their 40 days of fasting and penitence leading up to Easter Sunday.
February 17: Clean Monday – Eastern Orthodox
Lent begins according to the Julian calendar; also called the Great Fast; it is a period of preparation for the Holy Week and Pascha (Easter).
February 21: International Mother Language Day – United Nations
Aims at promoting linguistic diversity and multilingual education as well as raising awareness of linguistic and cultural traditions.
February 24: Pink Shirt Day – Canada
Pink Shirt Day aims to raise awareness of bullying by wearing a pink shirt. According to Canadian Institutes of Health Research, about 1 in 3 students in Canada have reported being bullied.
February 26: Lantern Festival – China, Taiwan, South Korea
Marks the last day of the Chinese New Year; a legend speaks of a village where every person lit a lantern to cover the tracks of a young girl trying to escape life as a concubine.
February 26: Purim – Judaism
Celebration of the deliverance of the Jewish minority in Persia from genocide; celebrated by fancy-dress costumes and specific cakes called hamantaschen. The Jewish day begins at sundown, so all Jewish holidays begin a day before the date at sundown.
March 1: Alá/The Bahá'í Fast – Bahá'í
Begins at previous sundown; a 19-day fast begins, marking the final month in the Bahá'í calendar and in preparation for the New Year.
March 3: World Wildlife Day
World Wildlife Day seeks to celebrate the world’s plants and animals while raising awareness of issues that impact wildlife.
March 8: International Women’s Day
Established in 1977 by the United Nations, this special day provides an opportunity to reflect on the progress made to advance women's equality rights and status.
March 8: Commonwealth Day – Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa
In 1931, the former British colonies of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa decided to join Britain in the creation of the Commonwealth of Nations. Commonwealth Day serves to promote Commonwealth issues and core values.
March 17: St. Patrick’s Day – Ireland, Newfoundland and Labrador
St Patrick is known for converting “pagan” Ireland of the 5th century to Christianity.
March 20: Ostara – Wicca
Spring Equinox, and the welcoming of spring and the goddess-as-maiden. Dependent upon the specific timing of the equinox.
March 21: World Down Syndrome Day
World Down Syndrome Day aims to raise awareness of what the syndrome is, and how people with Down Syndrome can be as active as any other member of the community.
March 21: Naw Ruz – Bahá’í, Zorastrianism, Iran, Afghanistan, Kurdish
New Year; observance of spring equinox symbolizing spiritual growth and renewal.
March 21: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – United Nations
On March 21, in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid "pass laws." The day was proclaimed in 1966.
March 24: International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
A United Nations sponsored holiday, this date honors Monsignor Óscar Arnulfo Romero, who was a defender of Human Rights and was murdered on March 24th of 1980. Besides honoring the memory of Romero, the observance also pays tribute to those who lost their lives fighting for human rights.
March 25: Annunciation – Eastern Orthodox
Archangel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would be Mother of the Son of God.
March 27: Passover – Judaism
Eight-day celebration of the deliverance of the Jews from slavery in Egypt. The Jewish day begins at sundown, so all Jewish holidays begin a day before the date at sundown.
March 28: Lailat al Bara’ah – Islam
A night of prayer to God for forgiveness of the dead and preparation for Ramadan through intense prayer; not universally observed.
March 29: Holi – Hinduism/Sikhism
Spring Festival also known as the festival of colours. It is celebrated with fun and games and people spray coloured water on each other.
March 31: International Transgender Day of Visibility
Aims to raise awareness of the transgender people, achievements, its community, and abolish transphobia.
April 1: April Fool’s Day – North America, most of Europe
Originates supposedly from confusion and rejection produced by the change from the Julian to the Gregorian Calendar in the 16th century France/Europe. This moved the New Year period (March 25 - April 1) to January 1.
April 1: Holy Thursday – Christianity
Commemorates the Last Supper Jesus had with his disciples before he was arrested and crucified. It is celebrated in the Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Protestant churches.
April 2: Good Friday – Christianity
Christian remembrance of the crucifixion of Jesus and the events, which led to it; followed by Easter (April 12), celebrating the resurrection of Christ.
April 2: World Autism Awareness Day
World Autism Awareness Day seeks to raise awareness of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and improve the lives of those currently living with autism.
April 4: Easter Sunday – Christianity
Celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, whose death was observed on Good Friday. One of the most important days of the Christian calendar.
April 4: Passover – Judaism
End of the eight-day celebration of the deliverance of the Jews from slavery in Egypt.
April 5: Easter Monday – Christianity
The Monday following Easter, observed as a holiday in some countries. Two disciples met Jesus while walking to the village of Emmaus.
April 7:World Health Day – World Health Organization
Since 1995 each year the WHO selects a different focus for the celebrations.
April 8: Yom Ha Shoah
Jewish Holocaust Day; observed by many non-Jews as well.
April 13: Ramadan begins – Islam
One of the Pillars of Islam begins and lasts until May 11. This is the holiest time of the Islamic Year. Muslims fast between dawn and sunset for the entire month. It is a time of abstinence and contemplation. Date is accurate within a range of -/+ 1 day, because it is subject to local sightings of the moon.
April 14: Vaisakhi – Hinduism, Sikhism, Bangladesh, Canada
Marks the spring harvest; greetings to wish one a good life are exchanged. For Sikhs, the day commemorates the founding of the Sikh Brotherhood (determined by the Nanakshahi calendar). In Canada Kirtans (prayers and chanting) may take place through until the end of April.
April 17: Equality Day – Canada
Marks the date when one of the equality provisions (Section 15) was included and enforced in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
April 21: Ram Navami – Hinduism
Hindu celebration of the birth of Lord Rama, hero of the religious epic poem, The Ramayana. Temples are decorated and the Ramayana is recited for ten days. Regional customs or moon sighting may cause a variation of this date.
April 21: Administrative Professionals Day – United States, Canada
Recognizes the contributions people in administrative positions make to organizations.
April 22: Earth Day – International
Earth Day is celebrated as the birth of the environmental movement.
April 28: National Day of Mourning – Canada
Observed annually on April 28th, the National Day of Mourning commemorates workers who have been injured, killed or suffer illness because of occupational accidents and hazards.
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Let’s talk about that antisemitism at Airbnb
Jazz ShawPosted at 5:01 pm on November 21, 2018
This has been one of the more disturbing stories to pop up recently, at least for me. Regular readers already know that I’m a big fan of the gig economy, whether it’s ride-sharing outfits like Uber and Lyft or home-sharing options such as Airbnb. But that company, in particular, made an ill-advised move recently by deciding to throw in with the Israel BDS movement and shut down listings by hosts with properties in the West Bank. This has the government of Israel looking for solutions through the United States government. (Reuters)
Israel plans to consult with the U.S. government over a decision by home-renting company to remove listings in Jewish settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, a cabinet minister said on Tuesday.
Palestinians who want to establish an independent state in territory including the West Bank that Israel captured in a 1967 war welcomed the San Francisco-based firm’s move, announced on Monday and taking effect in the coming days. Israel called it a “wretched capitulation” to boycotters.
“We will approach the U.S. government because 25 U.S. states have sanctions against American companies that boycott Israel,” Strategic Affairs Minister Gilad Erdan said on Israeli Army Radio.
There’s a bit of a conflict for me in these recent developments because the situation pits aspects of small government conservatism against our need to remain staunch allies of Israel and the Jewish people. On the former count, we should always be uncomfortable when the government begins stepping in and telling private business owners how to operate if they are providing safe and legal goods or services. From that perspective, Airbnb’s decision could be viewed as something they should be allowed to do, no matter how offensive it may be, and allow consumers to vote with their wallets in response.
But that doesn’t answer the question as to why they would make such a move. Even if you’re able to look past the obvious antisemitism inherent in such a policy (and you shouldn’t), this is simply stupid. Any time a company decides to begin making policy which dips a toe into hotly contested social and political issues they inevitably wind up ticking off half of their potential market. Call it a principled stand if you like, but it’s bad business.
As to how legal or illegal this may be, that’s a complicated question. Airbnb technically can’t impose a “boycott” on the West Bank hosts because they can’t stop them from leasing out their property as they see fit. All they can do is cut off access to their platform, preventing advertising and transactions through their online application. But it still hurts the property owners because the app is so popular and often the first place travelers will look for a room to rent for the evening. So would various state sanctions apply here? I suppose Airbnb is engaging in something resembling a boycott, but it’s not against all Jews or even all of Israel. Just the people owning property in a particular area. I’ll leave that question for the lawyers and judges to sort out.
But still, as I said above, this is a monumentally stupid move on the part of Airbnb. And if they are facing accusations of antisemitism now they have nobody to blame but themselves.
Tags: AirBnB antisemitism boycott Israel
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Manufacture and sell digital information equipment, health and environment equipment, solar cells, business solutions, LCD and electronic devices. Products sold in 140 countries. Acquired by Foxconn in 2016.
Sharp Corporation JPN website
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd
owns 66% of Sharp Corporation
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Founded in 1974 by Terry Gou, it is the world's largest Electronic Manufacturing Services company with more than 200 subsidiaries (including more than 40 carrying the Foxconn name) in Asia, the Americas and Europe. It designs and manufactures computers, consumer electronics, communications and other products. Customers include Apple, Microsoft, Dell, Nokia and Sony.
CDP Water Security Score of B
In 2019, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to manage and govern freshwater resources. Responding companies are scored on six key metrics: transparency; governance & strategy; measuring & monitoring; risk assessment; targets & goals; and value chain engagement. This company received a CDP Water Security Score of B.
Source: CDP (2019)
Supply chain practices in China
This company received a score of 7.2/100 (retrieved 10-Oct-2020) in the Corporate Information Transparency Index (CITI), a system for evaluating supply chain practices in China, particularly in regards to environmental management and water pollution. Scores are calculated using government compliance data, online monitoring data, and third-party environmental audits, as well as trends in the environmental performance of factories in the company's supply chains.
Source: IPE (2020)
Forced labour in China
The Chinese government has facilitated the mass transfer of Uyghur and other ethnic minority citizens from the far west region of Xinjiang to factories across the country. Under conditions that strongly suggest forced labour, Uyghurs are working in factories that are in the supply chains of at least 83 well-known global brands in the technology, clothing and automotive sectors, including brands owned by this company. The Australian Strategic Policy Institute's 2020 report estimates (somewhat conservatively) that more than 80,000 Uyghurs were transferred out of Xinjiang to work in factories across China between 2017 and 2019, and some of them were sent directly from detention camps.
Source: ASPI (2020)
This company received a score of 38.8/100 in the Newsweek Green Ranking 2017, which ranks the world's largest publicly traded companies on eight indicators covering energy, greenhouse gases, water, waste, fines and penalties, linking executive pay to sustainability targets, board-level committee oversight of environmental issues and third-party audits. Ranking methodology by Corporate Knights and HIP Investor.
Chemical poisoning of workers
The Poisonous Pearl is a 2016 report by Good Electronics which focuses on the experiences of (former) workers in the electronics industry in China who are victims of chemical poisoning. The health of all the workers in the report was damaged by exposure to hazardous chemicals such as benzene and n-hexane. All were working in large or small factories in the Pearl River Delta-region of China, an area well known as being a global hub for the production of consumer electronics (ICT). This company is supplied by factories in the region.
Source: SOMO (2016)
Price fixing
In 2012 this company has agreed to pay Dell and two other companies US$198.5m to settle a lawsuit for fixing LCD panel prices in Europe and North America. Sharp will settle the lawsuit, filed in November 2009, which was against a group of companies for collusion on prices of LCD panels sold to Dell. The decision was made independent of the other companies. [Listed under information due to age of court finding]
Source: news article (2012)
In Nov 2008, LG Display, Sharp, and Chunghwa Picture Tubes agreed to plead guilty to criminal charges for participating in a liquid crystal display price-fixing conspiracy and pay $585 million in fines, the U.S. Department of Justice. Sharp were fined US$120 million. [Listed under information due to age of court finding]
Price fixing in Europe
In Dec 2011 this company and five other makers of liquid crystal displays agreed to pay more than $535m to settle consumer and state regulatory claims in the USA that they conspired to fix prices for LCD panels in televisions, notebook computers and monitors. Sharp agreed to pay $115.5m plus state penalties of $6m.
Social and environmental claims
This company has sustainability claims on its website, mainly in the areas of environmental and social activities.
US recycling report card
The Electronics TakeBack Coalition's Recycling Report Card evaluates takeback and recycling programs for computer, TV, printer and game console companies. The report card focuses on the programs available to consumers in the US, and relies on publicly available information, as of Sept 2010. This company received a grade of C for its recycling efforts in the USA.
Source: Electronics TakeBack Coalition (2010)
CDP Climate Change Score of C
In 2019, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change Score of C.
SB 657 disclosure statement
The California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 (SB 657) requires companies operating in California to disclose their efforts to eradicate slavery and human trafficking from their direct supply chains. KnowTheChain.org has examined this company's disclosure statement and concluded that it addresses the majority of SB 657 requirements. Follow the link to see this company's disclosure statement.
C- grade at Behind the Barcode
C- grade in the Baptist World Aid Australia's Behind the Barcode 'Ethical Electronics Guide 2016', which grades companies on their efforts to mitigate the risks of forced labour, child labour and worker exploitation throughout their supply chains. Assessment criteria fall into four main categories: policies, traceability & transparency, monitoring & training and worker rights.
Source: Baptist World Aid Australia (2016)
This company received a score of 62.1/100 (retrieved 10-Oct-2020) in the Corporate Information Transparency Index (CITI), a system for evaluating supply chain practices in China, particularly in regards to environmental management and water pollution. Scores are calculated using government compliance data, online monitoring data, and third-party environmental audits, as well as trends in the environmental performance of factories in the company's supply chains.
Workers rights in China
This open letter from the iLabour Action Group to Foxconn Technology Group outlines several labour rights violations by this company in its Chinese factories including constant illegal overtime and inadequate base wages which have led to mental health issues amongst workers, sometimes leading to suicides.
Source: SACOM (2015)
CDP Climate Change Score of D
In 2019, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change Score of D.
Child labour in gold mining
This 2016 scorecard by SOMO compares electronics companies on their policies and efforts regarding responsible mining and the elimination of child labour, with special attention to the mining of gold. This company received the lowest rating on the scorecard.
Source: Stop Child Labour (2016)
33/100 in KnowTheChain Benchmark
In 2018 KnowTheChain benchmarked 120 large global companies in the ICT, Food & Beverage, and Apparel & Footwear sectors on their efforts to address forced labour and human trafficking in their supply chains. This company received a score of 33/100.
Source: KnowTheChain (2018)
Workers rights in Brazil
Electronics manufacturing in Brazil started with the same kinds of labour violations as seen in countries like China. However over time Brazil's comprehensive labour laws and enforcement thereof have improved conditions for workers, particularly in the areas of excessive working hours and inappropriate use of temporary labour. Despite this, wages are still well below a living wage, unhealthy working conditions remain, and workers still experience harassment and a "culture of fear".
CDP Water Security Score of D
In 2019, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to manage and govern freshwater resources. Responding companies are scored on six key metrics: transparency; governance & strategy; measuring & monitoring; risk assessment; targets & goals; and value chain engagement. This company received a CDP Water Security Score of D.
This company received an S&P Global ESG Score of 28/100 in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components category of the 2019 SAM Corporate Sustainability Assessment, an annual evaluation of companies' sustainability practices. The rankings are based on an analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance, assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management, environmental reporting, climate strategy, human rights and labour practices.
This 2012 investigative report by SACOM shows labour rights violations remain the norm in factories run by Foxconn. Violations include excessive overtime, inhumane treatment, no freedom of speech, no freedom of association and unsafe working environments. [Listed under information due to age of report]
This 2011 report is a follow-up to a 2008 Make IT Fair report which researched working conditions at four electronics factories operating in China. While conditions have improved, workers still endure excessive overtime, low wages and disrespect of union rights.
CSR claims
This company has Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility claims on its website.
Responsible Business Alliance member
This company is a member of the Responsible Business Alliance (formerly the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition), a non-profit coalition of electronics companies which supports the rights and wellbeing of workers and communities worldwide affected by the global electronics supply chain. RBA members commit and are held accountable to a common Code of Conduct and utilize a range of RBA training and assessment tools to support continuous improvement in the social, environmental and ethical responsibility of their supply chains.
Source: RBA (2017)
Responsible Minerals Initiative member
This company is a member of the Responsible Minerals Initiative (formerly the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative), which helps companies address conflict minerals issues in their supply chains. The RMI provides information on conflict-free smelters and refiners, common tools to gather sourcing information, and forums for exchanging best practices on addressing conflict minerals. Membership is open to companies that use or transact in tantalum, tin, tungsten or gold (3TG). Founded in 2008 by members of the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition and the Global e-Sustainability Initiative.
Source: RMI (2019)
Workers rights in Mexico
This 2015 report by Good Electronics rates electronics companies on their compliance with labour rights in Mexico. This company was rated 'bare minimum'.
Source: Good Electronics (2015)
Facing Finance profile
This company is listed on the Facing Finance website as a company that manufactures weapons or profits from violations of human rights, pollution, corruption, or international law. Follow link for further details.
Source: Facing Finance (2015)
Type Public company
Revenue US$26.7 billion in 2013
Employees 50,253 in 2014
Subsidiaries Sharp Corporation of Australia Pty Ltd
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New Hotel Plans to Open in Rocky Mount
Mayor David Combs said the new Homewood Suites by Hilton will certainly help alleviate the shortage of hotel rooms in the area. The Rocky Mount Sports Complex on 600 Independence Drive has proven successful with youth baseball and soccer tournaments drawing outside people to the area. In 2015, the Sports Complex attracted 92,000 tournament visitors. But sometimes people are having to go out of the area to find somewhere to stay overnight, Combs said. Rocky Mount over the years also has been a central location for many family reunions throughout the year, which generates a lot of traffic and hotel accomodations for people, Combs added. “We don’t have enough hotels in the area right now, and certainly this new hotel being constructed is going to be a huge benefit,” Combs said. Combs said the new Rocky Mount Lidl grocery store will be part of the Germany-based supermarket chain’s first stores in the United States opening up Thursday. A new upscale assisted living facility is also in the early stages of being built on Halifax Road, Combs added. “The larger our tax base can get hopefully with new development that means our tax rate can stay low,” Combs said.
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Samuel Nicholes, Birth Date: 1 November 1831, Death Date: Unknown..., <p>Samuel sailed to America in 1853 on the ship <em>Camillus, </em>and came on to Utah the same year. The ship manifest shows his name as "Samuel Nichols." There is John Nichols, age 37, on the same ship, but we have not been able to confirm a family relationship. </p> <p>Samuel was rebaptized in Salt Lake City on 19 November 1853 while living in the Salt Lake City 10th Ward, and again on 19 March 1854.</p>
Samuel Nicholes
Samuel Nichols
Samuel sailed to America in 1853 on the ship Camillus, and came on to Utah the same year. The ship manifest shows his name as "Samuel Nichols." There is John Nichols, age 37, on the same ship, but we have not been able to confirm a family relationship.
Samuel was rebaptized in Salt Lake City on 19 November 1853 while living in the Salt Lake City 10th Ward, and again on 19 March 1854.
Company Unknown (1853)
1856 Utah Census.
Perpetual Emigrating Fund, Financial Accounts 1849-1886, Ledger A, p. 10.
Saints By Sea: Latter-day Saint Immigration to America
Salt Lake Stake, Record of members collection, 1836-1970.
Tenth Ward, Record of members collection, 1836-1970.
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Power struggle between Coram and Foundling Museum ends in settlement
Posted on: August 6, 2014 by Zehrah Hasan
After a 2-year legal battle, a settlement was finalised in June 2014 between the Foundling Museum and the children’s charity Coram over the fate of the historic Foundling Hospital Art Collection and membership of the Museum’s board of Trustees. New articles of association were filed with the Charity Commission and Companies House on 26th June 2014, after continued pressure on Coram from both the Commission and the Office of the Attorney General.
Coram’s controversial sacking of the Museum’s chairman, Andrew Fane, in 2012 as well as the removal of independent Trustees in 2013, exacerbated tensions between the Museum and the charity. This suspended museum fundraising, thereby putting ownership of the unique collection at risk. Coram’s decisions were made in an attempt to gain managerial control of the Museum and to utilise the assets to further its own childcare initiatives.
To achieve this, the charity altered articles of previous agreements and consolidated the Museum’s accounts. Whether or not this move, albeit lawful, was justified has remained a matter of debate. The arts community was of the view that a charity should not interfere with the management of a heritage museum, with director of the Tate, Sir Nicholas Serota, calling Coram’s actions “incomprehensible”. Both parties therefore welcome the new changes as a means of reconciling charitable interests with artistic conservation.
The collection, which began in 1740, houses 100 paintings worth approximately £30 million. It includes invaluable works by William Hogarth and Thomas Gainsborough amongst many of their contemporaries. It grew following donations of commemorative artwork from eighteenth-century painters, including Hogarth’s portrait of Captain Thomas Coram. The Museum was established as an independent body in 1998. Following its expansion with modern works from Tracey Emin and a complete renovation in 2004, it currently welcomes roughly 50,000 visitors a year. It is also Britain’s oldest public gallery.
In 2001 an agreement, approved by the Attorney General, was reached between Coram and the then recently independent Foundling Museum. It outlined a 25-year purchase plan for the Museum to acquire paintings from Coram whilst allowing the collection to remain a public exhibit. However, between October 2012 and May 2013 this plan was suspended and eight independent Trustees were removed, including the Turner prizewinner Jeremy Deller. Concerns about the charity’s actions grew, culminating in a letter from the Office of the Attorney General to Coram stating that the “treatment of the museum … does not appear to fit with the spirit and intent of the [2001] arrangements…”
Coram’s position as ‘sole member’, which enabled the takeover, has been reviewed and amended by the recent settlement. In a joint statement, the Museum and the charity commented: “We are pleased to have reached an agreed governance framework, with approval from the Charity Commission, which we all believe is in the best interests of both the Foundling Museum and Coram. Under these arrangements, Coram is no longer sole member, and two new, independent Trustees have been appointed to work with the existing Board, which includes the reinstated former Trustees.” These new independent Trustees have been named: Monisha Shah, a trustee of the Tate and Director of Hogerty Hill Ltd, and Paul Zuckerman, Treasurer of the Art Fund.
The settlement has also given rise to a number of other important changes. The Foundling Museum has confirmed that its accounts have been de-consolidated from Coram’s. Furthermore, museum members now include all Museum Trustees, with Coram holding just one vote. The Collection purchase programme has also been reinstated.
This new chapter in Coram and the Foundling Museum’s history sees collaboration as the key. The two establishments jointly comment: “The plan for the Museum to purchase the historic art collection from Coram over time remains our shared goal – we are delighted that the Museum has recently secured the purchase of the painting of Christ’s Hospital by Samuel Wale. The Collection will continue to be maintained and protected by the Foundling Museum for the enjoyment of all and the benefit of children.”
Such a debate clearly illuminates the conflicts of interest that remain between arts and charitable organisations. Directly addressing this issue, the Charity Commission defines such ‘Conflicts of Interest’ as: “…any situation in which a trustee’s personal interests or responsibilities that they owe to another body may, or may appear to, influence or affect the trustee’s decision making.”
Indeed the solution to such a situation lies in either separating each party’s gains or looking to amalgamate and harmonise disparate ambitions. The settlement between Coram and the Foundling Museum, however, signifies a renewed attempt to value a shared past and a desire to preserve public access to a nationally significant collection.
In regards to plans for the near future, in light of this recent settlement, they jointly claimed that: “Coram and the Foundling Museum are looking forward to working together this year to celebrate Coram’s 275th anniversary and the Foundling Museum’s 10th anniversary and supporting each other in the future.”
This entry was posted in Museums, United Kingdom and tagged Attorney General, Captain Thomas Coram, Charity Commission, Coram, Foundling Hospital, Foundling Museum, Historic Collections, Jeremy Deller, London, Monisha Shah, Paul Zuckerman, Public Gallery, Thomas Gainsborough, Tracey Emin, Trustees, William Hogarth on August 6, 2014 by Zehrah Hasan.
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Established in 1904, Disestablished in 1971, Newfoundland Senior Hockey championships
Boyle Trophy
The Boyle Trophy was awarded as the championship trophy for the men's senior champions of St. John's, Newfoundland from 1904 to 1971.
Trophy in its' original form
Along with the opening of the Prince's Rink in 1899, the St. John's City League was formed with seven teams in January 1899. From 1900-1902, the winners of the league received the Hunter Hockey Cup. The Victorias won it all three years, earning the trophy permanently. A new trophy was needed for the league.
3 Senior League trophy Winners
The Boyle Trophy was donated by Sir Charles Cavendish Boyle, who served as the governor of Newfoundland from 1901 to 1904. The trophy was originally intended to be an intercolonial competition between Newfoundland and the Canadian Maritime provinces. This would not come to be and the trophy became the championship trophy for St. John's senior hockey and stayed as such until the senior hockey league collapsed in 1971. The trophy was in limbo after the league collapsed. And in a move that upset many the trophy became the Newfoundland Provincial Boys 4A High School championship trophy starting with the 1984-85 school year.
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Boyle Trophy as shown with 2014 champions Gozaga Vikings
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Senior League trophy Winners[edit | edit source]
1904 - Terra Novas
1906 - Feildians
1907 - Victorias
1908 - Crescents
1923 - Guards
1928 - St. Bon's
1934 - Holy Cross
1941 - Royals
1942 - No competition
1960 - St. Pat's
1965 - Memorial University Beothuks
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Disestablished in 1971
Newfoundland Senior Hockey championships
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The Annual Flower Trial Garden is a devoted horticultural research garden on the campus of Fort Collins' Colorado State University, open to the public throughout the year near the campus' Center for the Arts. The garden strives to serve as a trial space for the performance of annual plant cultivars in the region's high-altitude Rocky Mountain environmental conditions, with primary annual plantings on display between late May and mid-October. Plant varieties are grouped by genus and arranged by color, with more than 1,000 different cultivars typically on display each year. In addition to the main annual showcase, the garden also presented an annual pansy display, which is planted in fall and on display through the early spring. Perennials cultivated by the garden are also on display year-round across the street from the garden facility.
The natural grasslands beauty can be a refreshing contrast to the beauty found at mountains or beaches. Explore the area and the prehistoric drawings, or head out to the Picketwire Canyon to see dinosaur tracks! Hit the trails on foot or bicycle, or even on horseback. You can “rough it” at the local campground or head back to a hotel to put your feet up.
Today, the museum is a center for education, research, and tourism. It is centered on family experiences and holds permanent collections and rotating exhibits. Displays of and about dinosaurs, robots, space, weather, and expert docents give every visitor a memorable trip, and the planetarium and the IMAX theater have revolving shows and delight all ages. An innovative children’s center is perfect for visits with young children.
The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, about 6mi (10km) outside the center of Golden, pays tribute to Wild West legend Buffalo Bill Cody. It sheds light on his life and Wild West shows and contains artefacts such as Sitting Bull’s bow and arrows, show outfits and other objects from the Old West. The gravesite and museum sit in Lookout Mountain Park, overlooking the natural beauty of the Great Plains and the Rockies. You may even catch sight of the herd of buffalo and other wildlife that live in the area.
In 2016, Princess Reema left the private sector to begin a career of public service as Vice President of Women’s Affairs at the Saudi General Sports Authority where she developed policies and programs that benefited women and children throughout Saudi Arabia. After a successful year, she was promoted to Deputy of Development and Planning in January 2018. In October 2018, she was also appointed President of the Mass Participation Federation, making her the first woman to lead a multi-sports federation in the Kingdom, a role that she occupied until her appointment as Saudi Ambassador to the United States.
Bring your camera to capture the sparkling turquoise waters and melodic waterfalls that feed into the lake. It is home to a delicate ecosystem that is maintained by refraining from swimming or splashing in the tempting water, a sacrifice well worth it to preserve the environment. Enjoy the naturally occurring hanging plant gardens and peace that comes with this tranquil lake.
Rough it and bring some camping gear – you can sleep under the stars, you’ll be so far away from the city lights that the stars seem to burn even brighter. There are plenty of cliffs if you’re a mountain climber. Hike along the South or North Rims for some excellent vistas, you’ll feel like you’re somehow closer to nature and that time seems to not exist here.
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Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre provides a unique natural landscape in which to listen to live music. Surrounded by and created from the incredible red sandstone monoliths from which it gets its name, the park offers a world-class line-up of musicians during concert season, from late spring to fall, the Film on the Rocks program and yoga sessions. You can walk around the stage and explore trails throughout the park.
The Benson Park Sculpture Garden rests on ten acres of land in the heart of Loveland, Colorado. There are 148 permanent sculptures on display, representing almost every medium, and the pieces have been gathered from around the world. Beautifully landscaped and set around charming water features, the garden has wide paved walkways that facilitate wheelchairs and strollers.
Although it’s tucked away in Colorado’s southwest corner, Telluride parties so much its known as the festival capital of the West. One of its most well known is the Telluride Film Festival, which attracts celebrities and visitors from around the world. It also claims one of the country longest running film fests, the Mountainfilm Festival, held in late May. Carbondale showcases the 5Point Film Festival in late April, catering to adventure.
You don’t have to love tea to enjoy a tour of Celestial Seasonings. Its headquarters, just outside Boulder, not only provides a behind-the-scenes look at how tea is made but also has some unique attractions that are a whole lot of fun. Take a whiff inside the Mint Room and see how long you can stand it. Spend some time in the tea shop or enjoy a casual outing at the Celestial Café. It also has an art gallery and a herb garden.
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Tread of Pioneers Museum is a regional Colorado history museum housed within Steamboat Springs' historic 1901 Zimmerman House. Permanent exhibits and artifacts are showcased within the renovated Queen Anne-style home, including pieces from the museum's extensive firearms collection and a replica chuckwagon from the region's pioneer days. Visitors can also view exhibits on the region's indigenous history, skiing industry, agriculture, and infamous Wild West outlaws such as Harry Tracy of Butch Cassidy's Hole in the Wall Gang. Read more & Admission
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International Journal of Cognitive Research in Science, Engineering and Education
List of the Reviewers
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Field Dependence / Field Independence as a Factor of Financial Decision Making With Varying Degrees of Risk Among Students
Tatiana Belykh Department of Psychology, Saratov National Research University named after N.G. Chernyshevsky, Russian Federation http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2478-3460
Zinchenko Ekaterina Mikhailovna Department of Psychology, Saratov National Research University named after N.G. Chernyshevsky, Russian Federation http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7926-1681
https://doi.org/10.23947/2334-8496-2020-8-SI-113-120
decision-making, risk, field dependence / field independence, oculomotor activity
Currently, a new interdisciplinary field of research – financial behaviour-is rapidly developing. Psychological characteristics of the subject of financial behaviour can have a significant impact on the decision-making process in this field. Cognitive style, as an individual way of processing the information perceived by the subject, is one of the factors determining such procedural features of financial decision-making as: the time spent on decision – making, the speed of decision-making, the emotional state of the individual during decision-making, the nature of perceptual information processing (especially oculomotor activity), as well as the type of decision strategy - rational, irrational or marginal.
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Latest generation Honda Civic is a no-go for India?
15/07/2012 - 20:19 | Honda Civic, Honda | Raja Rama Moorthy
When the Honda Civic was launched back in 2006, it had such a futuristic design that it became the car's biggest selling point. The Honda Civic went on to become a segment leader and eventually became the largest-selling premium sedan in India.
Honda launched the new Civic in Malaysia last week and has replaced the 8th gen model in most global markets
Soon after, petrol prices began rising. Honda Civic sales started dropping gradually, falling to mere 2,296 cars in 2011. In the same period the Corolla Altis and Cruze sold four times that number with the help of a diesel option. The word 'diesel Civic' didn't exist in most parts of the world and there were many restrictions in bringing the technology to India.
Indian Autos Blog has been relentlessly reporting the 9th generation Civic's global launch program, following the car around the world. We brought you news when it was launched in U.S, Thailand, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and many other foreign markets.
We're unfortunately not going to see the car in India anytime soon if media reports are right. A component supplier told the Economic Times that the new Civic will be very expensive for India and a diesel engine is unavailable.
It seems there was initially a plan to launch the new Honda Civic in India as the suppliers had got reimbursements from Honda Siel for the cost incurred in developing and supplying parts after Honda decided to pull the plug on the Indian Civic project.
We will not be surprised if the new CR-V is also faced with the same fate as it comes with the same drawbacks.
Honda is already testing a diesel Brio in India. There are plans according to sources of extending the Brio platform to fill up the entry-level sedan and MPV segments in emerging markets.
We hope the newly launched EarthDreams technology comes to the rescue of the Civic in India in the next couple of years and the vehicle gets back to where it originally belongs - at the helm of the D segment.
[Image from Honda Malaysia's Facebook page. Honda launched the new Civic in Malaysia last Thursday]
[Source: Just-Auto.com & EconomicTimes.IndiaTimes.com]
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Spot the Fed
In the early days of the major hacker conference Def Con, a game developed called “Spot the Fed”. Designed to playfully poke fun at law enforcement operatives believed to be collecting intelligence at the gathering, its rules are quite simple. As explained by The Dark Tangent (aka Jeff Moss), the founder and organiser of Def Con, they are as follows:
If you see some shady MIB (Men in Black) earphone penny loafer sunglass wearing Clint Eastwood to live and die in LA type lurking about, point him out. Just get my attention and claim out loud you think you have spotted a fed. The people around at the time will then (I bet) start to discuss the possibility of whether or not a real fed has been spotted. Once enough people have decided that a fed has been spotted, and the Identified Fed (I.F.) has had a say, and informal vote takes place, and if enough people think it’s a true fed, or fed wanna-be, or other nefarious style character, you win a “I spotted the fed!” shirt, and the I.F. gets an “I am the fed!” shirt.
Def Con has been known to attract hackers of all types and stripes, including some cybercriminals. Nonetheless, the likelihood of law enforcement agents making arrests at the conference is relatively low. “Spot the Fed” is more a matter of fun than anything serious.
But for cybercriminals operating in an online environment, spotting the fed becomes an important business. On the Internet, it is more of an occupational hazard than a game. Anonymity is as much of a benefit to law enforcement as it is for cybercriminals. If an undercover agent is able to build a credible cover and ingratiate him/herself among cybercriminals, the criminals could soon be out of business and in gaol.
So how do cybercriminals attempt to differentiate between the real deal and law enforcement imposters? Perhaps without knowing it, they look for what sociologists and others call “discriminatory signals”, statements and actions that are very costly to fake. One well-known example of a discriminatory signal is a suspected poisoner proving his innocence by drinking the “poison”. A real poisoner would be unlikely to take the drink, knowing death would follow.
Some “tests” used by cybercriminals don’t do a good job of discriminating between bona fide criminals and law enforcement. For instance, like any other subculture, cybercriminals have their own patterns of behaviour and language, an important part of “fitting in”. But with time, experience and the benefit of being behind a computer screen, law enforcement agents have shown themselves able to mimic such patterns. They have also shown themselves able to gather the knowledge and contacts to locate and infiltrate the shadowy online places where cybercriminals congregate, and which the average user would never happen upon by accident.
Instead, the more effective signals for distinguishing undercover agents from genuine cybercriminals are ones that require individuals to demonstrate evidence of actual criminality. This is because many law enforcement agencies bar their operatives from committing crimes in the course of their undercover assignments. If an online figure is happy to chat, share and participate in the community, but refuses to involve themselves in actual cybercrime, they are probably not a cybercriminal (or are a very discrete one).
Different types of cybercriminal have worked this out already. In the same way that online paedophile rings request pornographic images of children in order to join, certain for-profit cybercriminal forums have required the provision of compromised credit card details. For instance, DarkMarket required prospective members to provide details of 100 compromised credit cards, which would then be tested by two reviewers who would write reports on whether the person should be admitted or not. Although only indirectly linked to criminality, other forums request an entry fee that can be quite a large sum of money, supposed proof that each member is a serious operator. Law enforcement can raise such money, but it certainly provides a bureaucratic hurdle.
Along with asking for proof of criminality by provision of illegal goods/services, cybercriminals can also perform background checks on each other. One method is to “dox” someone by pulling up a user’s online footprint and then comparing it to information they have drawn out of that person directly. Another method, employed by online forums, is to require that one or more existing members vouch for new members. The stricter forums require the vouchers themselves to be of a certain standing within the community.
While these mechanisms appear to present stricter tests, they have all been breached by law enforcement and security researchers in different forums. Ultimately, it is a game of cat and mouse. As law enforcement overcome existing tests, criminals attempt to invent more discriminatory ones. When the undercover FBI agent Joseph Pistone (aka Donnie Brasco) infiltrated the Bonanno crime family in New York in the late 1970s, he built such trust with the family that he was under consideration to become a “made” man. When the operation ended, the mafia was so horrified at how far a mole had made it into their organisation, that they changed the rules and required prospective candidates to carry out a murder before being admitting into La Cosa Nostra. That, at least, is one test cyber feds don’t have to worry about online…
Read more about how cybercriminals spot feds in “Trust in the World of Cybercrime”.
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“Language, Style and the Adolescent Social Order” is topic at April 10 Café Scientifique
by John McIntosh on April 8, 2012
Adolescents and pre-adolescents provide the linguistic primordial soup from which most vocal trends and popular slang emerge. A prime example is the conversation filler “like.” Use of “like” is now widely adopted, moving from the Valley Girls of the 1980s, across the gender boundary and all the way up the age range. To commemorate this, “like” made its way into Webster’s New World College Dictionary (Fourth Edition), described as use “apparently without meaning or syntactic function, but possibly as emphasis.” A similar linguistic influence spreading relentlessly from the San Fernando Valley is “high rising terminal” (uptalk).
At Café Scientifique on April 10, we are pleased to host Stanford Linguistics Professor Penny Eckert. Her current research concentrates on social motivations for the spread of sound change. She has done extensive ethnographic studies in high schools and elementary schools, examining how current sound changes function as a resource for the construction of styles and identities. Dr. Eckert will discuss how linguistic innovation arises as teenagers develop identities that are independent of their families, and how this takes place in the broader context of the age cohort’s development of an independent social order.
Dr. Eckert is Professor of Linguistics and, by courtesy, Anthropology, at Stanford University. She received her BA from Oberlin College, and her MA and PhD from Columbia University. She is author of Jocks and Burnouts, Linguistic Variation as Social Practice, and Language and Gender (with Sally McConnell-Ginet).
Café Scientifique events, which take place at SRI Menlo Park (Middlefield Road at Ringwood Ave.), are open to all free of charge. No reservations are necessary.The program starts at 6:00; doors open at 5:15 pm.
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Green Report #13 – Fresh News from Iran – Summary of tweets on Iran from Monday, June 29
by Sam Razi | Jun 29, 2009 | Featured, General
I’m NiteOwl AKA Josh Shahryar – twitter.com/iran_translator on twitter – and I’ve been immersed in tweets from Iran for the past several hours. I have tried to be extremely careful in choosing my tweet sources. What I have compiled below is what I can confirm through my reliable twitter sources. Remember, this is all from tweets. No news media outlets have been used.
These are the important happenings that I can positively confirm from Monday, June 29 in Iran.
1. There was a human chain planned for today. The plan had been to form it between Tajrish Square and the Railway; however, the route was guarded heavily by Basijis, plainclothesmen and security forces. Nonetheless, people at gathered Mellat Park, Valiasr Field, Vanak and Valiasr Avenue and were trying to form a human chain. The police tried to disperse the crowd and stop the human chain from being formed. There were reports of clashes as well which cannot be fully confirmed. Reports of police smashing people’s windows for honking their horns and slashing their tires with knives.
2. Cell phone services were cut off around Valiasr as well as other parts of Tehran. The Basiji had Daneshjo Park under their control and helicopters were flying all over the place, especially over Valiasr. Today was one of the few times when the government cut off phone lines in order to disrupt communications between protesters and hinder their coordination of the event. During the event, several people were arrested as well. Most of Tehran was crawling with Basijis carrying sticks, some on motorcycles sporting camouflage vests. Protesters and some other people were wearing green wristbands in support of Moussavi.
3. Larijani, the speaker of the parliament today said that CNN had given money and cell phones to protesters to portray a wrong image of Iran. He added that the unrest was not an important event and it will be easily overcome and that it was just another experience for the Islamic Republic.
4. Two former Ministers of Interior have asked the Ministry of Interior to form an independent commission to investigate the problems related to the election. They have asked for the release of all the detained protesters as well and for the Iranian media to let protesters’ demands be heard. They have also requested an investigation into the deaths of protesters and other crimes committed during the protests and ask that people should be compensated for their losses.
5. Bijan Khajehpour a renowned Iranian political economist was detained at the airport in Tehran on Saturday upon arrival from the UK. Sources were unsure about his whereabouts but assumed he was in Evin prison. Dr. Mehdi Khazali, the son of Grand Ayatollah Khazali, who unlike his father is a critic of the government and Ahmadinejad, was also arrested. The Iranian media also announced the arrest of some people who were posing as Basijis. Yesterday’s arrest of Homa Roosta has now been confirmed to not be true.
6. Human rights groups claim that so far over 2,000 people are still in detention. Reports have surfaced that there is no more space left for women in Tehran’s official prisons. Human rights’ activists report on unsanitary and inappropriate conditions for imprisoned women protesters in Iran’s overcrowded jails. At least 60 of imprisoned women are in the public wards and have only been given a blanket and are forced to sleep in corridors.
7. Today, Amnesty International expressed concern about the political leaders who have been arrested and claimed that they faced torture in detention. This is while a member of the National Security Council announced today that they were not going to release any of the political prisoners any time soon.
8. Members of the National Security Council met with Khatami today. A special commission has been ordered to be formed by the Judiciary to take up the cases of the people arrested in the recent unrests. Ahmadinejad has reportedly asked the Judiciary to investigate the murder of Neda Agha-Sultan. In a letter, Ahmadinejad asked the head of the Judiciary for answers in the death and called the killing ‘suspicious’.
9. State TV says Iran’s top legislative body has confirmed Ahmadinejad victory in the disputed June 12th Presidential election after a partial recount. The Guardian Council’s leader, Jannati said that the GC deemed the complaints and irregularities irrelevant and thereby can confirm the results. Clashes were reported in Tehran after people took to the streets protesting the Guardian Council’s ruling. (This cannot be fully confirmed). People also started shouting ‘Death to Dictator’ on their roofs, after GC confirmed the victory of Ahmadinejad.
10. Since official results of Ahmadinejad’s win, only 11 countries congratulated Ahmadinejad on his ‘victory’. These countries are Tajikistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Turkey, the People’s Republic of China, Oman, Russia, Qatar and Venezuela.
11. The office of the Islamic Association of Sistan and Baluchestan University was set on fire by anonymous people today. The office is a hotbed of reform student activity.
12. Mohseni, Iranian Minister of Information, said today that he had met with Mousavi and had told him that the path he had taken had no end. He added that he told Mousavi that his insistence on annulling the election would achieve nothing but create more problems for him and his followers.
13. Five out of nine British Embassy staffers arrested earlier in the wee were released today. The rest are currently being held at an undisclosed location and include senior staff members. The government issued a statement saying that the detained staffers had connections with the unrest in Iran. . The EU threatened a mass pullout of its ambassadors from Iran if the staffers were not released.
14. The spokesperson for the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Iran has stated that they don’t want to close any embassies. He added that the arrest of the local staff of some embassies was not breaking international conventions. He added the remaining four staffers will be dealt with according to the law.
15. Keyhan, a newspaper close to Khamenei, slammed Mousavi today and called him a criminal. Also in a TV confession, another of Mousavi’s staffers was forced to say that the Iranian election protests were preplanned. Press TV announced today that reports of Iranian soccer players being punished for wearing green bands during their game with South Korea are false, after FIFA inquired about their reported lifetime ban which was placed by the Iranian Football Federation.
* Today, the source that had claimed of reports of persiankiwi’s arrest has tweeted that she talked to persiankiwi and pk is still free. Pk told the source that they simply don’t have access to resources for tweeting at this point. ** Also a HEARTY thanks to Amandapanda for spending her precious time and energy on debriefing me to help compartmentalize the work.
Source: Iran.WhyWeProtest.Net.
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Lego releases New International Space Station set, Sends it into the Stratosphere
22nd January 2020 Brian Clark News
Even Lego spacecraft get to fly high
By Loren Grush@lorengrush Jan 21, 2020
Image: Lego
Lego is back with another new amazing spacecraft build set. This time, it’s a fairly realistic replica of the International Space Station, the orbiting laboratory helmed by NASA and more than a dozen countries all over the world. To celebrate the new creation, the Lego team sent the tiny ISS made out of Lego bricks to the stratosphere using a giant weather balloon in order to get it “as close as possible to the real ISS.”
Lego claims it asked NASA experts to approve the final design for the build, according to a short video announcing the new set. True to Lego form, the mini-ISS comes complete with various attachments and details that the real space station uses and interacts with every day. The Lego ISS sports the vehicle’s eight distinct solar arrays, which are used to gather power from the Sun. There’s also an airlock hatch for tiny Lego astronauts to leave the station and perform spacewalks. The set even comes with small spacecraft needed to transport crew and cargo to the ISS, representing the Russian Soyuz capsule and the commercial vehicles that do so today.
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An out-of-this-world building experience is coming!
The LEGO International Space Station is available February 1st! https://lego.build/2Ns3PxF
There is one part of the set that does not match current operations at the station, though: Lego included a small Space Shuttle that can dock to the ISS. Though the Shuttle used to dock with ISS throughout the 2000s, the vehicle has been retired since 2011 and no longer sees space anymore. So the Lego set can also transport you back in time slightly to when the Shuttle program was in full swing.
If this set is anything like Lego’s most recent space sets, it should prove to be a fun build as well as a great learning experience. Lego has been building up a great repertoire of space build sets lately with an epic re-creation of the Saturn V rocket that took astronauts to the Moon as well as the Apollo lunar lander, complete with the same historical plaques, cameras, and more. It’s unclear how they’re going to top this, though SpaceX has a few rockets and capsules that are ripe for Lego re-creation.
The Lego International Space Station set consists of 864 pieces and will be released on February 1st. It will cost $69.99, which is a fairly low price when compared to the more than $87 billion that the US has spent on the space station since the early 1990s.
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Administrative, Student Affairs, Minority & Multicultural Affairs
SUNY Brockport, located in Brockport, NY, invites applications and nominations for the position of Chief Diversity Officer (CDO). The CDO is a cabinet-level position and reports to the President. In collaboration with college leaders, faculty, students, and staff, the CDO supports an academic environment in which the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are centrally embedded in institutional frameworks. The CDO will be responsible for creating, revising, and implementing EDI policies; overseeing programing; and fostering an inclusive campus climate in which every member of the community can thrive. The CDO is a subject matter expert and will bring to their work expert knowledge of and experience with the many facets of EDI work, including relevant federal and state policies and regulations, as well as nationally recognized best practices.
Founded in 1835, SUNY Brockport is a nationally recognized comprehensive public college focused on student success. The College is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and is located in Brockport, NY, a college town of 8,100 residents on the scenic and historic Erie Canal. The 464-acre campus is near downtown Rochester, a city known for philanthropy, high technology, and intellectual capital. The College is proud of its Brockport Promise “to engage our students each day in cultivating their capacity for intellectual, physical, and creative accomplishment.” Brockport's vision is: “Building meaningful lives and vibrant communities.”
SUNY Brockport is an inclusive learning community that inspires excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation. The College enrolls approximately 7,700 students including nearly 6,400 undergraduate and 1,300 graduate students. Brockport offers nearly 50 undergraduate majors and more than 50 master's programs, teacher certification programs and advanced graduate certificates. The College employs approximately 1,350 faculty and staff members. Of the 328 full-time faculty, 88% hold a doctorate or other terminal degree.
The Position
The Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) is a cabinet-level position and reports to the President. The CDO will oversee the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and work collaboratively with divisions, offices and individuals across campus, including Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (EMSA), Administration and Finance, Advancement, and College Communications. The CDO will be responsible for communicating the value and vital importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion to the campus and its stakeholders. The CDO must be results-oriented and committed to infusing equity, diversity, and inclusion into all aspects of the College.
Master's degree by time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university.
Relevant and progressively responsible experience in a role directly related to equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts.
The broad institutional perspective expected of a CDO, including a collaborative spirit, the ability to cultivate a common vision and the capacity to contribute to discussions on a wide range of college issues.
The ability to build relationships of trust and shared purpose with faculty, students, staff, and administrators on campus as well as key community partners in the surrounding area.
Excellent management, supervisory, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated skill in conflict resolution and a track record of creativity and innovation in approaching complex and/or difficult conversations and interactions with diplomacy, insight, and emotional intelligence.
Experience setting and achieving long-term goals and objectives to respond effectively to pressing issues as they arise.
Exceptionally strong communications skills, including the ability to present data in a credible fashion both orally and in writing to a wide range of audiences.
Demonstrated knowledge, skills, awareness of and commitment to contemporary issues of inclusion, social justice, diversity, access, and equity, including the current research and pedagogical approaches that inform and address these issues.
A sophisticated understanding of the national conversation around equity, diversity, and inclusion in higher education and a keen sense of best practices and emerging issues.
Strong track record in initiating and managing change with an understanding of the contexts, cultures and politics within institutions that impact the success of effective diversity change efforts.
Experience supervising and managing staff directly.
Proven analytical skills and ability to develop and implement data-informed strategies related to campus climate, diversity, and inclusion. A genuine intellectual curiosity about and commitment to the College's mission.
Terminal degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university.
Five or more years of experience in a complex college or university setting, working toward the implementation of strategic initiatives to advance equity, diversity and inclusion.
Experience writing high level research reports.
History of effective leadership in a culture of shared governance.
The position will remain open until filled. Applications should consist of a substantive cover letter addressing the criteria listed above, a resume/curriculum vitae, and a list of at least five professional references. Applications, nominations, and requests for the position profile should be sent in confidence to:
Steve Leo, Partner
Sherry Coleman, Partner
Alyssa Perez, Senior Associate
Storbeck Search & Associates
Brockportdiversity@storbecksearch.com
We are part of an academic community committed to fostering integrity, civility, and justice. We affirm that the dignity of our Brockport community is protected when free speech, academic freedom, and individual rights are expressed within a climate of civility and mutual respect. Striving to learn from each other, we value human diversity because it enriches our lives and it is fundamental to the College's commitment to teaching, learning, scholarship, and service leading to student success.
SUNY Brockport, is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The College actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups, or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the College.
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Tenure-track Faculty
Cambridge, Massachusetts (US)
Salary commensurate with experience.
Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology
The Ragon Institute, together with the Department of Biological Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), in Cambridge, MA is seeking outstanding scientists for tenured or tenure-track faculty position to start July 1, 2021 or on a mutually agreed date thereafter.
The Institute is located at the heart of the MGH, MIT and Harvard communities in Kendall Square with state-of-the-art research facilities. The Ragon Institute was officially established in February 2009 as a joint institute involving faculty from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), MIT, and Harvard University. The MIT Department of Biological Engineering at MIT has a long established presence as a leader in the field especially in the areas of immune engineering and infectious diseases.
The missions of the Ragon Institute and MIT BE are highly complementary: The Ragon Institute’s ultimate goal is to harness the immune system to prevent and cure human diseases. MIT BE aims to lead the discipline of biological engineering, fusing engineering with modern molecular-to-’omic biology to measure, model, manipulate, and make biological systems for powerful new biological technologies. Candidates for this joint position may have research interests broadly at the interface of these two missions relating to immunology, immunotherapy, and infectious disease. Examples of particular areas of interest for joint appointment at the Ragon Institute and MIT BE include: systems biology, computational modeling, or machine learning approaches to studying host-pathogen interactions or the immune system; imaging technologies for macro- to nano-scale structural biology; engineering approaches toward the understanding or therapeutic modulation of innate or adaptive immunity.
The search is for candidate(s) to be hired at the assistant professor level; however, under special circumstances, a senior faculty appointment with tenure is possible, commensurate with experience. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. or equivalent degree in Biology and related fields (Biochemistry, Microbiology, etc.), Computer Science, or Engineering (Biological, Mechanical, Chemical, etc.) by the start of employment, and have a track record of exceptional achievement in basic or translational research and the potential to develop an outstanding independent research program that supports the Institute’s ultimate goal of harnessing the immune system to prevent and cure human diseases. MIT faculty duties include teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels, research, and supervision of student research.
The successful candidates will be provided with a generous start-up package to complement outstanding laboratory and office space, as well as access to state-of-the-art core facilities including advanced flow cytometry, microscopy, BSL-3 facilities and an extensive clinical specimen repository. The successful candidates will be expected to build and maintain an internationally recognized, extramurally funded research program complemented by substantial support from Institute funds. The candidates should possess the ability to work collaboratively with other scientists, in addition to the scholarly qualities required to mentor doctoral students from graduate programs at MIT. Interested candidates should submit application materials electronically at https://school-of-engineering-faculty-search.mit.edu/mit-ragon.
Each application must include: a curriculum vitae; the names and addresses of three or more references; a strategic statement of research interests; and a statement of teaching interests. In addition, candidates should provide a statement regarding their views on diversity, inclusion, and belonging, including past and current contributions as well as their vision and plans for the future in these areas. It is the responsibility of the candidate to arrange for reference letters to be uploaded at https://faculty-searches.mit.edu/letters/.
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Under “Basel III” Rules, Gold Becomes Money!
March 11, 2019 by Jay Taylor
Thanks to Chris Powell of the Gold Anti Trust Action committee (GATA), I was alerted to the fact that on March 29th, new BIS rules, termed “Basel III,” will go into effect. Those rules will allow physical gold bullion (but not paper gold) to be on a par with cash and sovereign debt instruments. If banks own and possess gold bullion, they can use that asset as equity and thus this will enable them to print more money. It may be no coincidence that as March 29th has been approaching, banks around the world have been buying huge amounts of physical gold and taking delivery. For the first time in 50 years, central banks bought over 640 tons of gold bars last year, almost twice as much as in 2017 and the highest level raised since 1971, when President Nixon closed the gold window and forced the world onto a floating rate currency system.
But as Chris Powell of GATA noted, that in itself is not news. The move toward making gold equal to cash and bonds was anticipated several years ago. However, what is news is the realization by a major Italian Newspaper, II Sole/24 Ore, that “synthetic gold,” or “paper gold,” has been used to suppress the price of gold, thus enabling countries and their central banks to continue to buy gold and build up their reserves at lower and lower prices as massive amounts of artificially-created “synthetic gold” triggers layer upon layer of artificially lower priced gold as unaware private investors panic out of their positions.
The paper concludes that “In recent years, but especially in 2018, a jump in the price of gold would have been the normal order of things. On the contrary, gold closed last year with a 7-percent downturn and a negative financial return. How do you explain this?
While the central banks raided “real” gold bars behind the scenes, they pushed and coordinated the offer of hundreds of tons of “synthetic gold” on the London and New York exchanges, where 90 percent of the trading of metals takes place. The excess supply of gold derivatives obviously served to knock down the price of gold, forcing investors to liquidate positions to limit large losses accumulated on futures.
Thus, the more gold futures prices fell, the more investors sold “synthetic gold,” triggering bearish spirals exploited by central banks to buy physical gold at ever-lower prices”.
James Sinclair, and last week Alasdair Macleod, noted that the only way governments can manage the levels of debt that threaten the financial survival of the Western world is to inflate (debase) their currencies. The ability to count gold as a reserve from which banks can create monetary inflation is not only to allow gold to become a reserve on the balance sheet of banks but to have a much, much higher, gold price to build up equity in line with the massive debt in the system.
Here is the English translation of the II Sole/24 Ore article titled “Banks and the Return of the Gold Standard: Gold in Financial Statements Becomes Money”
Banks and the Return of the Gold Standard: Gold in Financial Statements Becomes Money
By Alessandro Plateroti Il Sole / 24 Ore, Milan, Italy
https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/finanza-e-mercati/2019-02-24/banche-rito..
“In the gold market there is a cold war climate: For the first time in 50 years, central banks bought over 640 tons of gold bars last year, almost twice as much as in 2017 and the highest level raised since 1971, when U.S. President Richard Nixon closed the era of the gold standard.
“The interesting fact is that the European central banks, together with the Asian ones, have been the most aggressive in their purchases. Is this fear of the euro crisis and currency wars?
“In reality, and this is especially true in Europe, behind the great maneuvers with gold reserves there is not only the traditional protective shield against major risks; there is also the call of opportunity. A reminder of which few still seem to know, though the appointment is now a matter of a few weeks: March 29, 2019. The day of judgment for the Brexit will also be the advent for the gold market.
“It is not clear whether by choice or by chance, the Bank of International Settlements in Basel, Switzerland, called the “central bank of central banks,” for its key role in the world financial system, has set an appointment with the story for March 29: Resurrection of the gold standard in the banking world.
“For almost 60 years, the gold standard has regulated the convertibility between gold and dollar, engaging the market value. In 1971 it was the American president Richard Nixon, frightened by the bearish pressures that were likely to sink the dollar in the cold war, to cut the cord with gold, decreeing the end of the gold standard.
“Now something starts moving in the opposite direction.
“… Gold as cash
“The Sun / 24 Hours has discovered that among the complex but well-known reforms of the standards for credit and finance from the “Basel 3” plan, there is an accounting alchemy that can turn gold into money on the balance sheets of the large banking groups. From March 29, by decision of the BIS, the gold in the portfolio of commercial and business banks becomes “cash equivalent,” an asset equivalent to cash and therefore “risk-free.” In fact, it is the first “reassuring of gold” since the time of the Bretton Woods agreement. Technicians call it “gold remonetization,” a process that is the reverse of the “demonetization” of gold decided by Nixon.
“… Same status as sovereign bonds
“The operation of the BIS, as reconstructed by The Sun / 24 Hours, carries the signature of the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, the Bundesbank, the Bank of England, and the Bank of France, the G-5 of the great global monetary powers. In 2016, when the new rules of the banking system included in the “Basel 3” package were defined, the central bankers committee inserted an epoch-making norm that no one, however, has ever openly discussed in public.
“In practice, gold in “physical” bullion — hence not under the “synthetic” form of certificates — will return to be considered by regulators as the equivalent of the dollar and the euro in asset security, thus eliminating the obligation to weigh the risk for the purpose of capital absorption, as with any other financial asset, excluding (for now) eurozone government bonds.
“The turning point is not insignificant for the gold market and for the very role of national gold reserves. The result is significant: With the new rules of Basel 3, gold is given the same status that is now recognized for sovereign bonds on bank balance sheets.
“A question therefore arises: Is the promotion of gold the premise for applying a weighting of risk to the government securities held by banks? From the debt crisis, the regulators’ objective was in fact two-fold: to require the banking system to hold an adequate equity to cover the risks. In the crosshairs there are mainly the government securities that according to current rules can be held by banks without any impact on their assets. The issue mainly concerns low-rated countries such as Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece, which were seen to be special after the debt crisis in 2011.
“The banks of these countries, both to increase profitability (carry trade) and to facilitate the issue of public debt in auctions, have the highest amount of government securities in the euro area. And this phenomenon is particularly felt in Italy, where the banking system has 400 billion BTp on the 2.4 trillion of public debt. What would happen then, if it were applied to risk weighting on Italian government bonds as the Basel committee wants?
“The consequences depend on the level of risk weighting applied to the Italian government bonds. If it were high, some banks could be forced to replace the securities with other financial assets, including gold, or to proceed with capital increases. At a time when the market is reluctant to buy bank shares, the risk of repercussions on the stability of the banking system could be high. Just look at the credit default swaps (default risk insurance) on Italian banks. According to Bloomberg data, the five-year credit-default swaps of some of the major Italian banks have surged since the spring of 2018, even tripling the value in some cases. It is in this context that the date of March 29 is approaching rapidly.
“Countries that have repatriated gold from abroad, regaining control and management, are already protected from the risk of being short of physical gold after March 29 to make available to their banks in case they want to replace sovereign bonds with it. In the arsenal of the system, there is a golden mountain of 33,000 metric tons of gold worth $1,400 billion at the current exchange rate. And that represents 20 percent of all the gold extracted in the world in almost 3,000 years.
“As usual, the most forward-looking and prudent countries — or perhaps the best-informed about the turnaround coming at the end of March — were Germany, Holland, Austria, France, Switzerland, and Belgium. But Poland, Romania, and Hungary also regained control of gold reserves, increasing their consistency.
“China, Russia, India and Turkey have been the nations that have bought gold in the last two years more than anyone else, with Moscow having even liquidated its entire portfolio in U.S. government bonds to replace them with precious metal. But the problem is not this; it is the price of gold.
“In 2018 as many as 641 tons of gold bars were bought by the monetary authorities of every continent, but above all in Europe, it is the highest level since 1971. The maneuver is unprecedented and should be seen in the phenomenon of repatriation of ingots of state custody. Seven thousand tons of gold reserves were withdrawn by central banks from the coffers of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, while 400 tons were secretly released by the Bank of England.
“In recent years, but especially in 2018, a jump in the price of gold would have been the normal order of things. On the contrary, gold closed last year with a 7-percent downturn and a negative financial return. How do you explain this?
“With this system, those looking at gold as a safe haven, like China, India, Russia, and Turkey, have practically doubled their gold reserves in the last five years.
“Moscow, to buy gold, has even sold the last 20 percent of the U.S. government bonds it held in currency reserves.
“How compatible is such a situation with the duties of correctness and transparency of a central bank? Certainly, the system created by the Anglo-American “Goldfinger” seems to be made for abuses. Who knows what will happen after March 29?”
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Hugh Gunz named inaugural director of UTM’s new Institute for Management and Innovation
Hugh Gunz plans on building more connections between the University of Toronto Mississauga’s new business school and local companies and entrepreneurs.
It’s a tall order for the 67-year-old chemist and longtime professor, who was just named the inaugural director of UTM’s Institute for Management and Innovation, part of the campus’s $35 million Innovation Complex.
“One of the really big things is to have an impact on the world,” the associate chair of management and professor of organizational behaviour told YourMississaugaBiz.com. “That means working with people in Mississauga and the country more generally.”
The new school has already contacted the Mississauga-based Research Innovation Commercialization Centre (RIC) about a seminar series for the business school’s masters students. “It’ll involve people from the business world, particularly in the Mississauga area,” he said.
Gunz and his team are also looking to set up new research programs, run conferences, as well as hands-on learning opportunities or internships for students with companies in the western Greater Toronto Area.
Finding skilled workers, researchers and managers is a critical workplace problem for many Mississauga companies, so a new business school would help technology and advanced manufacturing companies especially, as well as big multinationals, fill that skills shortage.
In fact, strong post-secondary education is a key competitive advantage for cities trying to lure new companies, investments and jobs in the growing knowledge-based economy.
Gunz’s new job is all part of the his big switch from overseeing undergraduate programs to the business school’s specialized masters and doctorate degrees.
“Really, I’m going to be responsible for setting it up and making it real,” he said, noting the building won’t open until August 2014 and his two-year term officially starts July 1.
Gunz will be hiring for some new positions but much of IMI’s staff and faculty will come from people already working on campus. “We’ll have around 60 members of faculty that will hold cross-appointments,” he explained.
It’s a long way from Gunz’s original career in the 1980s, when he worked as a chemist in the petrochemical industry with Shell Oil, one of the word’s biggest energy companies.
However, after a few years in plant operations he enrolled in the MBA program at Manchester University in Britain.
After graduating with another doctorate (which he only realized after reading the fine print of his fellowship), becoming an assistant professor at Manchester University, he got a job offer from U of T while on sabbatical.
Since his arrival at UTM in 1989, Gunz has observed a lot of the dramatic changes on campus and in his own department. “It was a much smaller place,” he said, “It’s really been over the last 20 years where we’ve brought in a whole bunch of programs we wouldn’t even have dreamed of.”
As someone who specializes in studying career evolution, Gunz said his journey to his new job at UTM isn’t really that unusual. “Nobody ever has a clue where they’re going end up,” he said.
As for the future, there will also be an international search for Gunz’s successor when his term is over in August 2015. At that point, the professor plans on taking some much needed built-up leave and writing a book.
The subject is a pretty good fit. It’s going to be on the study of careers.
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HomeEthiopia at a crossroads as it feels the strain of civil unrest
Ethiopia at a crossroads as it feels the strain of civil unrest
Ethnic tensions could see Ethiopia descending into civil war
State of emergency restores calm but fissures remain in fragile federation
Ethiopia’s Feyisa Lilesa crossed his arms at the finish of the men’s marathon in the Rio 2016 Olympics as a protest against the Ethiopian government’s crackdown on political dissent. Photograph: Olivier Morin/AFP
The Oromo are proud of their cultural traditions and enjoy celebrating that heritage. The deadly stampede that precipitated a wave of violence in early October occurred at Irreecha, an important annual Oromo festival. Photograph: James Jeffrey
Oromo culture views advanced age with great respect: the “Gadaa system”, a form of Oromo traditional government, is based on an age grade system, with leadership being attained by passing through numerous age-related grades. Photograph: James Jeffrey
The Oromo share a common language, Afaan Oromoo, also known as Oromoiffa, which belongs to the Cushitic family, unlike Amharic, the official language of Ethiopia, which is Semitic. A different language is only one of many sources of tension the Oromo have within the Ethiopian federation. Photograph: James Jeffrey
A federal policeman stands guard between the Oromo regional flag (left) and Ethiopia’s national flag at the ceremony marking the opening of the Addis Ababa-Djibouti railway. Photograph: James Jeffrey
A young Oromo girl, Ethiopia’s largest ethnic group who are spread across the country, in the city of Harar, far to Ethiopia’s east. Photograph: James Jeffrey
Children from the pastoralist Suri tribe in Ethiopia’s southern Omo Valley region. Human rights groups fear for the future of the tribes if they are forced to give up traditional ways as globalisation and development increases. Photograph: Carl De Souza/AFP
(Irish Times) — No longer are bands of young men marauding on the outskirts of the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, trying to set fire to foreign-owned factories. Nearly two months into Ethiopia’s six-month state of emergency, it appears to be having the desired effect: protests rocking its two most populous regions have subsided.
It remains to be seen, though, whether this is the beginning of a sustained period of calm or a temporary break in the most persistent and widespread protests this country has seen since the Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) ruling party came to power following a revolution in 1991.
At that crucial juncture Ethiopia embarked hopefully on a struggle to emerge in the modern world on its own terms. It succeeded in doing so by employing a unique political model that is “an alloy of revolutionary theories, pragmatic neoliberalism and intrinsically Ethiopian customary practices”, says historian and long-term Horn of Africa expert Gérard Prunier.
While that political experiment has brought significant economic growth to the country, many claim it has failed the Ethiopian people, who are now voicing that fact.
“This government came into being with the support of the rural poor,” says Abebe Hailu, a human rights lawyer who was in college during the student movement that precipitated the 1974 downfall of emperor Haile Selassie, and who lived through the ensuing military dictatorship that eventually fell in 1991 to the rebel-founders of the EPRDF. “Now it is the rural poor that is against them– this is the irony,” he says.
When Ethiopian marathon runner Feyisa Lilesa crossed the finishing line in the Rio Olympics in August he crossed his forearms above his head in a widely adopted gesture to protest his government’s violent crackdown on ethnic protests seething since November 2015, leaving upwards of 600 dead, according to rights groups.
Those protests went against the grain of Ethiopia’s hermetic history, which has long seen numerous uprisings dealt with internally, away from prying eyes.
Ethiopia has long been a land of contradictions. On the one hand, the EPRDF has the most impressive economic and development-driven track record of any Ethiopian government in modern history.
But set against that, during the past two decades it has shunned diversity of political opinion, repeatedly cracking down on opposition parties, putting their politicians in jail or forcing them into exile. The 2015 election produced a parliament without a single opposition representative. Freedom of expression in Ethiopia is strictly curtailed, and as a result an independent civil society no longer exists.
At the same time, Ethiopia’s citizenry is increasingly angry at seemingly never-ending government corruption, while a mushrooming youthful population means the number of young unemployed men across the country irrevocably rises. Many sit idly on streets, their thoughts and frustrations turning toward the centre of power that is Addis Ababa.
“The immediate causes for the various groups protesting are different but they have the same demands: deliver the right kind of leadership,” says Yilikal Getenet, chairman of the opposition Blue Party.
Ethiopia’s smouldering majority
Initially months of protests remained largely within the Oromia region, home to Ethiopia’s largest ethnic group, the Oromo, constituting about 35 percent of the country’s nearly 100 million population.
But then in August violence broke out among the Amhara –at 27 per cent, Ethiopia’s second largest ethnic group – in northern Ethiopia’s famed city of Gondar, a popular tourist attraction because of its ancient castles.
Violence even came to the usually serene lakeside Amhara town of Bahir Dar, another popular tourist destination and weekend getaway known for its palm-lined avenues and island monasteries. An initially peaceful anti-government demonstration there on August 7th escalated to violence after a security guard fire into a crowd, leaving at least 30 gunned down by security forces.
At the same time as the Amhara protests, co-ordinated demonstrations occurred in more than nine towns in Oromia, resulting in about 100 deaths, according to Human Rights Watch.
The most recent tragedy came a week before the state-of-emergency declaration on October 2nd, when more than 100 people drowned or were crushed to death during a stampede following clashes between police and protesters at a traditional annual Oromo festival at the volcanic lake town of Bishoftu, about 50km southeast of the capital.
Together the Oromo and Amhara represent more than 60 per cent of Ethiopia’s population, hence their resentment of an EPRDF perceived as having been usurped for 25 years by one of its key founding entities, the Tigrayan People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), which is drawn from an ethnic group that makes up only 6 per cent of the population, and which in addition to government dominates business and the security services.
“The TPLF has manipulated the multi-ethnic federation to divide and rule forever,” says Birhanu Lenjiso, an Ethiopian research fellow at Radboud University in the Netherlands. “The people are now asking for genuine multi-ethnic federation in the country.”
Addis Ababa, the hub of political power and the engine of Ethiopia’s economy, which exists as an autonomous city state within the federation, is surrounded by Oromia. Overall, the city has remained relatively cocooned from the tumult. But that hasn’t stopped some talking of its iconic Meskal Square in the heart of the city waiting to serve as its Tiananmen Square.
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HomeWorld Health Organization(WHO) names nominees to lead global agency
World Health Organization(WHO) names nominees to lead global agency
World Health Organization names nominees to lead global agency
From left, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, 51, of Ethiopia; Dr. Sania Nishtar, 53, of Pakistan; and Dr. David Nabarro, 67, of Britain. FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/GETTY IMAGES, JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/GETTY IMAGES, MARY ALTAFFER/AP
(STAT News) -The World Health Organization announced Wednesday that three finalists are in the running to become the next director-general of the global health agency.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, 51, of Ethiopia, Dr. Sania Nishtar, 53, of Pakistan, and Dr. David Nabarro, 67, of Britain were selected as finalists in the competition to replace Dr. Margaret Chan, whose second term of office ends June 30. Their voting tallies were in that order, sources told STAT.
Knocked out of contention were Dr. Flavia Bustreo, 55, of Italy, a WHO assistant director-general, and France’s Dr. Philippe Douste-Blazy, 64, at one point considered a strong contender for the job.
The election of the global health agency’s eighth director-general will take place in May when its 194 member states convene in Geneva for the WHO’s annual general meeting, the World Health Assembly.
The contenders are vying to take the reins of the UN’s leading health agency, which has been buffeted by criticism in recent years, largely due to its slow response to massive outbreak of Ebola in West Africa in 2014.
Multiple post-mortem reports slammed the WHO’s handling of that crisis and called for an overhaul of the agency, particularly its emergency response capacity. That work is underway with the creation of a health emergencies program.
Dr. Jeremy Farrar, director of the Wellcome Trust, said whoever wins the role has a big job on his or her hands.
“Under the leadership of one of these candidates, the WHO needs to make the case for greater investment in public health and be fearless in calling out countries that fail to play their part,” Farrar said in a statement.
“This is a time for decisive, inspirational leadership. It’s a chance to start a new chapter in global health. We look forward to hearing more from the shortlisted candidates about how they will provide this leadership in the months remaining before the World Health Assembly.”
Originally six candidates were vying for the position, which carries a five-year term. But following rules set out for this election, the WHO’s executive board pared that list down to five on Tuesday, knocking out Dr. Miklós Szócska, 56, of Hungary.
The remaining five candidates were interviewed Wednesday behind closed doors, after which the 34-member executive board voted to winnow the list down to three.
It had been thought voting might go late into the night in Geneva, but the outcome was quick. As expected, the presence of multiple Europeans on the ballot appeared to have split theirs votes. That raises the possibility that Nabarro may benefit from the departure of Bustreo and Douste-Blazy.
Countries have been holding their cards close to their vests on this election. The US representative on the executive board, Dr. Tom Frieden — until last week the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — would not reveal for whom he’d been instructed to support.
Even if countries had declared their preferences, the voting process would have made it hard to predict the outcome.
In Wednesday’s voting, each representative voted for three people. The system may have been devised to try to ensure that the three strongest candidates made it to the final round. But observers predicted lots of strategic voting, with countries shoring up their favorites’ chances by using their second and third votes to support candidates who are perceived to be weaker than the rest.
Tedros — a former health and foreign affairs minister from Ethiopia, he is known by his first name — has the support of the African Union, potentially a bloc of 54 votes at the World Health Assembly. His is the only non-physician among the candidates; he has a PhD in community health.
Nabarro has spent much of his career in first the WHO and then the United Nations. He is currently the special adviser to the UN secretary general on sustainable development and climate change.
Nishtar is a former health minister from Pakistan with extensive experience both nationally and internationally in the civil society sector.
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30 Toys That Every ’90s Kid Wanted
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Toys are more than just objects to keep kids occupied. Like music, movies, and fashion, toys can steer pop culture and define entire decades. Like every generation, children of the '90s associate that time, in large part, with the toys they had. Some of the decade's most popular playthings were exclusive to the era. Others were reincarnations of things that had been around for decades before taking off in the '90s. In other cases, toys from the era made such an impact that kids are still playing with some version of them today.
In terms of technology, the 1990s was one of the most transformative decades in human history—it was the bridge between the analog and digital eras. At the beginning of the '90s, people stopped at payphones to check in with loved ones during long car rides, which they survived with cassette tapes and FM radios. By the end of the decade, those same people were sending text messages, downloading songs onto MP3 players, and using high-speed modems to perform Google searches online. Toys were not immune to the sea change. Personalized interactive toys and pocket-sized electronic games made the blocks, Slinkys, and Lincoln logs of old feel like relics.
Some of the biggest toys of the decade, however, were just modified versions of things that had been around forever. Dolls, stuffed animals, and action figures were as popular in the '90s as they'd been in the '80s, '70s, and earlier—in fact, some of the biggest Christmas crazes of the decade were as low-tech as the Cabbage Patch Kids or mood rings that came before them. Some toys, like Tamagotchi and Pogs, came and went, while others, like Nerf and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, are still staples in bedrooms and backyards today.
Here's a look at the toys that defined the '90s.
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Florida Georgia Line Enlist Their Band for at-Home Version of ‘I Love My Country’ [Watch]
Melinda Lorge
Social distancing guidelines due to coronavirus (COVID-19) have made it largely impossible for people to be in the same room with each other, but Florida Georgia Line recently found a way to get their band together — virtually, of course.
The country music duo, made up of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, shared a special at-home performance of their current, uptempo single "I Love My Country" via Facebook on Tuesday (April 14).
The video doesn't show Hubbard or Kelley jamming out on their guitars. Instead, they use their signature vocals to perform the song’s infectious lyrics as their backup band contributes instrumentation from the comfort of their own homes.
“I love my country / I love my country / Six strings and fiddles / Whiskey from Kentucky / We keep it funky, we like how it sounds / Monday to Sunday, yeah, I love my country,” Florida Georgia Line sing on the chorus, as their band showcases their talents on keyboard, bass, banjo, drums and guitar. “Up loud and proud / Rollin' into town / Hangin' out the window, like a blue tick hound / Ain't sorry, ain't nothin' to be sorry about / I love my country and I love my country up loud.”
“Staying home and makin[g] music with the band! What song should we do next week?! #ILoveMyCountry,” FGL captioned the lighthearted clip, encouraging fans who aren't able to currently see them in concert to send in their requests.
FGL were originally supposed to hit the road this month, as special guests on Kenny Chesney’s 2020 Chillaxification Tour, but the trek was postponed due to coronavirus concerns. They hope to be back on the road by the end of May, but in the meantime, they’ve been doing everything in their power to bring fans joy during these trying times.
"I Love My Country," co-written by Corey Crowder, Ernest K. Smith and Charlie Handsome and produced by Crowder, is the first release from FGL’s upcoming fifth studio album. The forthcoming project, which follows the release of 2019’s Can’t Say I Ain’t Country, will drop later this year via Big Machine Label Group, but more details are forthcoming.
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Source: Florida Georgia Line Enlist Their Band for at-Home Version of ‘I Love My Country’ [Watch]
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English Lacemakers in Fiction: Mrs Caroline Barnard’s ‘The Prize: or The Lace-makers of Missenden’ (1817)
On 28th September 2015
In Lace patrons, Lacemakers in Fiction, Lacemakers in the English Midlands
As far as we know, Caroline Barnard’s The Prize: or The Lace-Makers of Missenden (1817) is the only substantial work of British fiction that is set entirely among lacemakers.
The novels of Caroline Barnard (possibly a pseudonym) were part of a wave of improving literature which swept through British culture at the end of the eighteenth and beginning of the nineteenth centuries. Many of the writers were associated with the revivalist Evangelical movement in the Church of England, and many were women. The most famous name associated with this literature is Hannah More (1745-1833), whose prodigious output of “Cheap Repository” tracts taught “the poor in rhetoric of most ingenious homeliness to rely upon the virtues of content, sobriety, humility, industry, reverence for the British Constitution, hatred of the French, trust in God and in the kindness of the gentry” (as the 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica put it).
Barnard’s rather smaller canon was similar in tone and, like More’s, was in part aimed at a juvenile market. The title of her first book was The Parent’s Offering (1813, and labelled as “Intended as a companion to Miss Edgeworth’s Parent’s assistant”, a reference to Maria Edgeworth, another female novelist, moralist and educationalist). Her Lace-makers of Missenden was recommended as suitable for ten to sixteen year olds by another exemplar and champion of female education, Elizabeth Lachlan (née Appleton, c. 1790-1849): “A very engaging work, and worthy of being placed in the child or youth’s library, with his best authors. Nothing of the kind can be more interesting than the progress of this beautiful, simple story, and the moral is perfect, as the conclusion is satisfactory.”
The frontispiece to Barnard’s The Prize depicts the prize-giving ceremony, and the moment when it appears that Rose’s rival Rachel Skinner will carry off the prize for the best lace
Like Hannah More’s famous The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain (1795), Barnard’s stories were often set among the rural working class. The poor could give moral lessons to the rich because, as the Reverend Legh Richmond, another of these Evangelical writers, explained, “Among such, the sincerity and simplicity of the Christian character appear unencumbered by those obstacles to spirituality of mind and conversation which too often prove a great hindrance to those who live in the higher ranks.” However such books were also intended as a means of controlling the growing numbers of literate labourers. With the radicalism of the 1790s still very much in mind, and aware of growing labour unrest again at the end of the Napoleonic Wars, middle and upper class commentators were concerned that the fabric of the social order was fraying. They feared revolution, and were attempting to inoculate the population with Christian morality. The message of Barnard’s The Prize – that one should not aspire above one’s station, and one should avoid new-fangled ideas coming from the cities – chimed exactly with this generally conservative political outlook.
Given these characteristics it is perhaps surprising that Mary Shelley (née Godwin) – daughter of Mary Wollstonecraft, wife of the radical poet Percy Bysshe Shelley and author of Frankestein – has been put forward as the real author lurking behind the pseudonym “Mrs Caroline Barnard”. The identification is most forcibly articulated by Emily Sunstein, and other Shelley scholars have proved sceptical. It is true that Barnard was published by Mary’s father, William Godwin; it is also true that the Shelleys moved to Marlow (Buckinghamshire), not too far from Missenden, in 1816, and while there took an interest in the lives of the local lacemakers. Mary wrote later, “Marlow was inhabited (I hope it is altered now) by a very poor population. The women are lacemakers, and lose their health by sedentary labour, for which they were very ill paid… The changes produced by peace following a long war, and a bad harvest, brought with them the most heart-rending evils to the poor. Shelley afforded what alleviation he could.” Admittedly the case for identifying Mary Shelley as Caroline Barnard is circumstantial at best, but it is intriguing to find in the diary of her equally scandalous step-sister, Claire Claremont, that when the Shelley ménage was at Bagni di Pisa, on 19 August 1820, she was reading The Parent’s Offering.
Although its characters exist largely to illustrate moral lessons, The Prize is quite a lively read, and demonstrates some knowledge of the lace business. The protagonists are Rose Fielding, fifteen, and her younger sister Sally, who have to support their invalid and widowed mother and their grandmother through their lacemaking. The grandmother had, in her youth, won a prize for lace, “the finest bit of lace that has ever been made in all Buckinghamshire!” as she never fails to remind her granddaughters. The prize was awarded by Lady Bloomfield whose patronage encouraged the lace industry, but “my lady Bloomfield is dead, and times are altered now, and girls are growing idle and good for nothing.” Grandmother’s grumbles are directed less at Rose, who is utterly dutiful and conscientious, than at Sally, who though she promises to make a yard of edging a day (at two shillings a yard), is constantly distracted, her lace gets dusty and her bobbins tangled.
The main source of distraction is the unkempt, gossipy and superstitious shopkeeper Mrs Rogers, and her niece Eliza Burrows, recently arrived from “Lonnon” to set up a millinery business in the village shop, now advertising the “newest fashion, from the most elegantest varehouse in all Lonnon”. Eliza quite turns Sally’s head with her “Wellington hat” and “Spanish cloak”, “epaulets” and “hussar sleeves” (fashions brought back with the victorious army from the Peninsula), and the promise that “you was intended to be genteel”. In vain does Rose warn her sister that “you are not a lady, nor ever will be, and that therefore you need not try to look like one”.
Also recently arrived in the village is the new squire, Sir Clement Rushford and his bride. Unlike their immediate predecessors – respectively a miser and wastrel – the Rushfords interest themselves in the life of the village. Lady Rushford and her niece Letitia Lenox take Rose Fielding under their wing. Inspired by the stories of Granny Fielding, the Rushfords re-establish not only the lace school in the village, but the lace Prize. But if the lace produced on her pillow had not reached the regulation length by Prize Day, the girl’s name would be struck off the school list. Rose, “a main good hand at her pillow” is presumed the most likely winner, though she has a rival in the form of sulky Rachel Skinner. But Rose is distracted both by teaching a neighbouring pauper child to read and by having to finish her sister’s lace as well as her own (for despite Sally’s claim that “I have never yet looked off my work from the time I have begun of a day”, her length is only half done). Come the moment of truth, the judges – not the gentry but local expert lacemakers – acknowledge Rose’s skill but report her lace fell short by two or three yards (consternation all round and hysterics from Granny). However, it turns out that wicked Eliza had stolen four yards of Rose’s lace to trim a “Regency ‘elmet” she intended to wear to a “melo-drame” performed by the officers of the 58th regiment garrisoned at Amersham. All is discovered, Eliza is dispatched back to London as “not fit for the country”, and Rose receives the Prize, “A SILVER TIME-PIECE”, engraved with Lady Rushford’s name. And to cap it all, Letitia’s father, Dr Lenox, announces he can cure widow Fielding of her lameness.
The moral of this story almost matches every characteristic of More’s tracts, including the “the kindness of the gentry”. However, Barnard is careful to show that there are irresponsible gentry just as there are undeserving cases among the poor. The Rushfords renew a social contract that had been unfulfilled for two generations. Lace, it appears, has always been an appropriate target for aristocratic benevolence. When, much later in the nineteenth century, the lace associations were founded by leisured, titled ladies to preserve the virtues of domestic industry, they were reviving a tradition of philanthropy, not inventing it. One wonders what they might have been reading in their formative years.
Barnard’s The Prize: or the Lacemakers of Missenden is freely available to read thanks to Google Books.
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The first modern organized body of law governing France, also known as the Code Napoleon or Code Civil, enacted by Napoléon I in 1804.
In 1800, Napoléon I appointed a commission of four persons to undertake the task of compiling the Napoleonic Code. Their efforts, along with those of J. J. Cambacérès, were instrumental in the preparation of the final draft. The Napoleonic Code assimilated the private law of France, which was the law governing transactions and relationships between individuals. The Code, which is regarded by some commentators as the first modern counterpart to Roman Law, is currently in effect in France in an amended form.
The Napoleonic Code is a revised version of the Roman law or Civil Law, which predominated in Europe, with numerous French modifications, some of which were based on the Germanic law that had been in effect in northern France. The code draws upon the Institutes of the Roman Corpus Juris Civilis for its categories of the civil law: property rights, such as licenses; the acquisition of property, such as trusts; and personal status, such as legitimacy of birth.
Napoléon applied the code to the territories he governed—namely, some of the German states, the low countries, and northern Italy. It was extremely influential in Spain and, eventually, in Latin America as well as in all other European nations except England, where the Common Law prevailed. It was the harbinger, in France and abroad, of codifications of other areas of law, such as Criminal Law, Civil Procedure, and Commercial Law. The Napoleonic Code served as the prototype for subsequent codes during the nineteenth century in twenty-four countries; the province of Québec and the state of Louisiana have derived a substantial portion of their laws from it. Napoléon also promulgated four other codes: the Code of Civil Procedure (1807), the Commercial Code (1808), the Code of Criminal Procedure (1811), and the Penal Code (1811).
the name given to the French Civil Code. It brought together existing rules and implemented many of the new ideas of revolution. The provisions are brief and require judicial interpretation according to its spirit. Its structure is based on its civilian heritage and very broadly follows Justinian's Institutes (see CORPUS JURIS CIVILIS). The influence of the Code came from its implementation across Napoleon's sphere of influence including parts of Italy and Germany. The Code was a successful export, especially to the Americas. Its influence was weakened only when the German Civil Code (BGB) began to be copied by newer systems.
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ACM Awards To Air On CBS In September Over COVID-19 Concerns
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ENCINO (CBSLA) — The 55th Academy of Country Music Awards, which was initially scheduled to air in April, will be postponed to September over coronavirus concerns.
The academy said the new air time for the awards show is yet to be determined.
“The ACM Awards® is a tentpole event for our Country Music industry, and the Academy of Country Music® and Dick Clark Productions went to great lengths to find a safe solution for the show to go on so that we can honor our artist community. This decision involved many partners, stakeholders and the industry who we have been in constant conversations with over the past several days as the situation has developed. We look forward to identifying a future date that we can celebrate with our Country community safely,” said Damon Whiteside, CEO of the Academy of Country Music.
Refunds will be issued for tickets purchased for the show and ACM Party for a Cause events, including ACM Lifting Lives Topgolf Tee-Off and ACM Beach Bash.
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Not Quite PeruLeo Turner
Vol. 29 No. 14 · 19 July 2007
Not Quite Peru
Leo Turner
Lost City Radio
by Daniel Alarcón.
Fourth Estate, 257 pp., £12.99, April 2007, 978 0 00 720051 1Show More
The Maoist rebellion that raged through Peru during the 1980s and early 1990s is estimated to have claimed seventy thousand lives. The Shining Path was brutal in its methods, favouring summary executions and public butcherings. The state responded by providing local militias with arms and giving them the freedom to detain, torture and murder supposed rebels. The shadow of this conflict looms large over the career of the Peruvian-American writer Daniel Alarcón. Alarcón himself dislikes the label: ‘Peruvian-American,’ he has said, ‘is not a set of words that exists.’ Alarcón was born in Lima but grew up in the US; and the phrase, even if it shouldn’t exist, gives some indication of his disposition. He writes about the conflict, but with a degree of detachment. His fictions about war avoid specifics.
In Alarcón’s first novel, Lost City Radio, the conflict clearly takes place in South America, but there are fictional towns and regions, and we never know exactly where we are. The city is portrayed in all its grubby detail, the countryside is both a haven and a maliciously bewildering jungle. (In Alarcón’s collection of short stories, War by Candlelight, published in 2005, the jungle was the guerrillas’ ‘greatest enemy. Unattended food vanishes in minutes, with living things bursting from the soil to retrieve it, digest it, destroy it.’) The state, meanwhile, has forced its citizens to rename their towns with numbers: ‘Before, every town had a name; an unwieldy, millenarian name inherited from God-knows-which extinct people, names with hard consonants that sounded like stone grinding against stone. But everything was being modernised, even the recondite corners of the nation. This was all post-conflict, a new government policy.’ In his short story ‘Lima, Peru, July 28, 1979’, Alarcón referred to his birthplace as ‘our make-believe nation’; in Lost City Radio he wants to keep the uncertainties in play. ‘The general arc of the war as it unfolds in the novel is similar to that of the Peruvian conflict, and everyone will be able to recognise this,’ Alarcón said in a recent interview; ‘I wanted it to exist just above this commonly agreed upon reality.’ This is not magic realism, however. The tone is unhurriedly plain, at times cynical, playful only in a rueful way. The characters, rather more than the novel’s readers, are encouraged to suspend their disbelief. A couple look out onto the slums of the sleeping city, which seem ‘like the inside of a dimly glowing machine’: ‘The shanties, in this light, might not be shanties at all.’ The couple ‘could squint and imagine it to be an orderly city, like any of hundreds that exist in the world’.
Like an old-fashioned detective story, Lost City Radio opens in a seedy office and with a mystery. There is an overflowing ashtray, a bottle of pills and a filthy pitcher of water. There is also an 11-year-old boy, alone, carrying a note. He has turned up at the national radio station to speak to Norma, the host of an immensely popular show. Its premise is simple: with the war now over, hundreds of thousands, perhaps millions of people are refugees; each Sunday, Norma calls out a selection of the names of the displaced, in the hope of reuniting them with their families. For her boss, it is a way to ‘profit from the unrest’. For Norma, it is more than a public service: her husband, Rey, disappeared during the turmoil, and the show has become her way of searching for him. Norma still sleeps with the door open, waiting for him to come back.
The boy is an orphan called Victor and he has been sent from Village 1797 in the eastern jungle with a list of the names of the local missing. Norma is not the maternal sort, but she agrees to take him in. Victor’s presence provokes a series of memories about her former life, the child she failed to conceive with Rey and the bereavements of the conflict. Victor seems old beyond his years: ‘Happiness, he’d decided, was a kind of amnesia.’ His youthful trepidation reminds her of her husband. ‘Rey used to cry in the same way, used to wake up in a sweat, a fever, a fit.’ Moreover, Village 1797, we soon learn, had an association with Rey. Norma isn’t quite sure what this was; but then she discovers that a pseudonym for her husband is written alongside the names on Victor’s list.
Lost City Radio revolves around an absence. The void left by Rey is a focus for Alarcón’s exploration of the politics of warfare as well as its private consequences. The notion that war functions most effectively through depersonalisation impinges on – and is symbolised by – the character of Rey himself. He is ghostly even when we observe him in the past: a series of shadows, a cycle of roles, a sequence of reactions. Alarcón deliberately makes him distant, in order to make him capable of brutality. Nothing deters people from the romance of conflict quite as much as closeness with others. ‘What will you do when the time comes to act?’ a revolutionary asks his older brother in ‘War by Candlelight’. ‘When you’re my age you’ll understand,’ the brother replies. ‘I have a wife. I have two daughters.’ But before the war the youngsters in Alarcón’s country, who had no personal ties, were able to embrace bloodshed: ‘Those of Norma’s generation still spoke of violence with awe and reverence: cleansing violence, purifying violence, violence that would spawn virtue . . . It was the language that . . . Rey fell in love with.’
Norma first meets Rey at a party, where they dance and poke fun at the president. On the way home, Rey is arrested for not having his papers. He is taken to a sinister government compound called the Moon, and imprisoned and tortured for a year. He doesn’t particularly resent his tormentors; he realises that, like all the cogs caught up in a conflict, they are themselves powerless: ‘How could he hate them? It was their job.’ Rey has been dabbling with a radical group known as the IL, the Illegitimate Legion. When he is finally released, he promises Norma that he has been ‘cleansed’; they marry. But he is still swayed by the ‘single, implacably violent entity’ of war. Rey is a professor of anthropology. He spends time in the forests and the outlying villages. He writes an article about an obscure local ritual called Tadek, which comes to represent many of the novel’s themes. Tadek is a form of justice: confronted by a crime, the village elders select a young boy, stupefy him with a psychoactive brew and let him stumble around until he ‘finds’ the culprit, whose hands are then removed. The custom is indiscriminate and merciless; as such, Rey argues, it is not as archaic as it seems.
He refused to condemn it, did not call it barbarism or give any pejorative spin at all to his descriptions of its cruelty. Tadek, in Rey’s view, was the antique precursor to the absolutely modern system of justice now being employed by the nation. Wartime justice, arbitrary justice, he contended, was valid both ethically (one could never know what crimes were lurking in the hearts and minds of men) and practically (swift, violent punishment, if random in nature, could bolster the cause of peace, frightening potential subversives).
Lost City Radio demonstrates what Ryszard Kapuściński (an influence on Alarcón) referred to as war’s ‘incommunicability’. In war, philosophy can kill. ‘I was cold and angry,’ the narrator says in ‘Lima, Peru, July 28, 1979’: ‘Hurt by too many German philosophers in translation.’ (So too was Abimael Guzmán, the ex-leader of Shining Path and a former professor of philosophy.) Fiction, too, distances and murders. A villager in Lost City Radio becomes an informer during the war. Rather taken by his own prose style, he begins to fabricate incriminating stories for the pleasure of the process: ‘It was practice: this stringing together of words, these syllables lining up, and with them, an image taking shape.’ He hands over his report to a policeman. ‘My dear man, you’re a poet,’ the policeman says.
‘You could . . . be afraid and reckless all at once,’ Rey realises. ‘You could write dangerous articles under an assumed name and believe yourself to be an impartial scholar. You could become a messenger for the IL and fall in love with a woman who believed you were not.’ Rey’s work is conducted underground: he delivers messages, undertakes errands and, without having to do the dirty work, is detached from consequence. He sees his involvement as ‘an intimate act. Of course, he knew there were other people participating, but he never thought of them, never wondered who they were, felt no kinship with these mysterious and invisible allies.’ He slips through life: as an insurgent, an academic, an aloof son, a cheating husband. Alarcón wants to say that this is what people at war are like. He chooses a quote from Carlos Monsiváis as his epigraph: ‘It is the people who are executed and the people who make up the firing squad; the people are both vague randomness and precise law.’
Norma prefers to see only the mask that it suits her to see: Rey, she thinks, ‘loved birds and verdure and the smell of wood smoke. He was not IL, because he told her he wasn’t.’ But after years of conflict and heartache, she too seems stripped of authenticity and volition; she appears as an assortment of façades. Ageing hasn’t helped. At one point, she stares at her hands, ‘wrinkled in a way that she never could have imagined’. The people do not know her face – TV seems strangely absent from this country – but her voice is renowned. It is beautiful, seductive, obfuscating. It moves Alarcón into a rare rhapsodic digression: ‘In her vocal caresses, unemployment figures read like bittersweet laments, declarations of war like love letters. News of mudslides became awestruck meditations on the mysteries of nature.’
Norma’s newscasts about Palestinian bombers and European oil spills make her complicit in the unreality surrounding her: ‘This listing of everyday things only confirming how peripheral we are: a nation at the edge of the world, a make-believe country outside history.’ Politics have deadened her. Faced with the necessity of mothering Victor, she finds it ‘torture to summon those kinds of emotions . . . It was hard enough to pretend on the radio each Sunday.’ On an outing to the beach, she plays a game of fort-da with herself. Having strolled out to the ocean, she retraces her steps, walking backwards. ‘There it was: her disappearance.’ ‘I’m so happy you’re real,’ a woman tells her when she is revealed to be Norma-off-the-radio. But her self-definition is built around a lack: ‘Rey’s absence clinging to her like some contagion’. Even more than Rey himself, she misses the person she was when she was with him.
Unlike Alarcón’s stories, which are consistently gripping, Lost City Radio is sometimes more exhilarating to think about than to read. Rey’s slipperiness goes along with the novel’s theme, but it is not always easy on the reader. He is intriguing; it would be interesting to know more about him, particularly as an anthropologist. Perhaps there are personal reasons for the sketchiness. Rey’s character is based on Alarcón’s uncle – the novel’s dedicatee – who went missing during the Shining Path rebellion. There are other imperfections. The plot is well planned, but Alarcón is sometimes premature with his revelations and heavy-handed with his clues. And Central Government remains an eerie background presence. This is a government that has renamed every town in the country and that produces public service announcements counselling the ‘solid beatings of children, in the name of regaining that discipline lost in a decade of war’. How does it work?
Lost City Radio is set in a moment both familiar and conspicuously other: not far in the past, but curiously light on technology and media (the radio and the odd piece of weaponry aside). This makes the country and its inhabitants seem even more isolated, and allows Alarcón’s characters to seem disengaged from the war in a way that is no longer possible in the real world. Even so this novel says as much about present-day Iraq or Darfur or Gaza as it does about late 20th-century not-quite Peru. In war, Alarcón seems to be saying, people always face the possibility of becoming detached from their original motives. And such motives are never purely political in the first place; as Alarcón demonstrates, they are personal, fragmented: ‘Consider the improbability of it: that the multiple complaints of a people could somehow coalesce and find expression in an act – in any act – of violence. What does a car bomb say about poverty, or the execution of a rural mayor explain about disenfranchisement?’
Leo Turner lives in London.
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Protesters Confront Pittsburgh Police in Riot Gear During Demonstration
Protesters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, confronted police in riot gear during a Black Lives Matter demonstration on July 11.
Marchers chanted for Antwon Rose on Saturday to commemorate what would have been his 19th birthday. Rose was shot and killed by a Pittsburgh police officer in 2018. He was also celebrated on Juneteenth 2020.
Footage posted by 1 Hood Media shows protesters demanding answers from police in riot gear. According to reports, the peaceful protests were organized for the Black Lives Matter movement and transgender rights. Credit: 1 Hood Media via Storyful
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Estonian company Single.Earth has raised millions of dollars to buy forests and wetlands to tap into a rapidly-growing carbon-offset market. The digital platform connects landowners with businesses who will pay to preserve trees. Why? It’s a chance for investors to save the planet, offset their carbon footprint and make money. Co-founder and CEO of Single.Earth, Merit Valdsalu. (SOUNDBITE) (English) CO-FOUNDER AND CEO OF SINGLE.EARTH, MERIT VALDSALU, SAYING: "So, the investors will have like this perfect balance between helping to save the world, save the nature, and also get financial returns on their investment. So they will be earning money through selling carbon offset and biodiversity offset, because these are the markets that are going to boom in the coming decades, but they will also see the value of these assets grow in the coming decades, because the natural world around us is decreasing, but it's the one resource that we all need to survive." Forest management is a contentious issue in Estonia - around half of which is covered by forests. In 2015, the government allowed ''clear-cutting’’ in some areas – which involves the chopping down vast expanses of forest – including the tree trunks. (SOUNDBITE) (English) CO-FOUNDER AND CEO OF SINGLE.EARTH, MERIT VALDSALU, SAYING: 'And quite soon we realised that the only way we can actually make a difference is by combining financial feasibility to the equation. So, if it makes sense for the landowners, for the forest owners, to switch their management methods, they are more likely to do that. So that's why we wanted to build new alternative business models for them, and carbon offset and biodiversity offset are actually markets that are already functioning today but they are not accessible to most forest owners and landowners." Single.Earth’s initiative could be fertile ground - given the global carbon-offset market is expected to grow to $200 billion by 2050, from $600 million in 2019, according to Berenberg forecasts. Valdsalu said offset projects could not only generate a decent annual profit of 5% for investors... but also encourage landowners to leave trees standing.
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Bio Gillian Abir graduated from Glasgow University (UK) in 1998. After initially undertaking surgical residency and emergency medicine residency, she changed to anesthesiology and completed her residency training in Glasgow and Sheffield (UK). Following this she undertook an obstetric anesthesia fellowship-equivalent at Stanford University School of Medicine and is currently a Clinical Associate Professor.
Gillian is the Clinical Director for the division of obstetric anesthesiology and the residency program coordinator for obstetric anesthesiology.
Gillian has published several manuscripts and has contributed chapters to five books, and is the current co-editor of the obstetric anesthesia section of Anesthesia Tutorial of the Week, World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (www.wfsahq.org/resources/anaesthesia-tutorial-of-the-week).
Gillian is a member of the multidisciplinary obstetric simulation team which carries out regular in-situ drills. She is also a member of the obstetric disaster preparedness committee and labor and delivery patient safety committee. She is a current member of the patient safety and international outreach committees at SOAP.
Gillian also has an interest in global health and regularly volunteers with Kybele Inc. (www.kybeleworldwide.org) teaching obstetric anesthesia.
Aileen Adriano
Rita Agarwal
Clinical Professor, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
Current Research and Scholarly Interests Part of the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Information Network (SPAIN) Steering Committee, looking at shirt and long tern outcomes of various pain management techniques in children.
Anuj Aggarwal
Clinical Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
Bio Anuj Aggarwal, M.D., is both a practicing anesthesiologist and pain specialist. Originally from Southern California, Dr. Aggarwal completed his undergraduate studies in biology with honors at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. He earned his medical degree from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine with distinction, completing the Health Professions Education (HPE) Pathway advanced program. He completed his internship at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, CA. He then completed his Anesthesiology residency and Pain Medicine fellowship at Stanford Hospital, joining the faculty in 2018.
In addition to his research and clinical areas of interest of perioperative pain and orofacial pain, he is the associate program director for the pain management fellowship, course director of pharmacology for the medical school and directs medical student and resident clerkships in pain management. Dr. Aggarwal has served as the pain theme lead in the pre-clerkship curriculum and has lectured in the pharmacological treatment of disease and practice of medicine courses for the medical students and pre-clerkship course for the physician assistant students.
John R. Ahlering
Emeritus Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
Kapil Anand
Kanwaljeet S. Anand
Professor of Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care) and of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at the Stanford University Medical Center
Current Research and Scholarly Interests Dr. Anand is a translational clinical researcher who pioneered research on the endocrine-metabolic stress responses of infants undergoing surgery and developed the first-ever scientific rationale for pain perception in early life. This provided a framework for newer methods of pain assessment, numerous clinical trials of analgesia/anesthesia in newborns, infants and older children. His research focus over the past 30+ years has contributed fundamental knowledge about pediatric pain/stress, long-term effects of pain in early life, management of pain, mechanisms for opioid tolerance and withdrawal. Current projects in his laboratory are focused on developing biomarkers for repetitive pain/stress in critically ill children and the mechanisms underlying sedative/anesthetic neurotoxicity in the immature brain. He designed and directed many randomized clinical trials (RCT), including the largest-ever pediatric analgesia trial studying morphine therapy in ventilated preterm neonates. He has extensive experience in clinical and translational research from participating in collaborative networks funded by NIMH, NINDS, or NICHD, a track-record of excellent collaboration across multiple disciplines, while achieving success with large research teams like the Collaborative Pediatric Critical Care Research Network (CPCCRN). He played a leadership roles in CANDLE (Condition Affecting Neuro-Development & Learning in Early infancy) and other activities of the Urban Child Institute and UT Neuroscience Institute. More recently, he led the NeoOpioid Consortium funded by the European Commission, which collected data from 243 NICUs in 18 European countries.
Kami Anderson
Clinical Instructor, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
Thomas Anderson
Current Research and Scholarly Interests My lab's research focuses on two areas:
1. Focused ultrasound for peripheral nervous system modulation- We are interested in the potential of focused ultrasound to modulate peripheral nerves and improve both acute and chronic pain.
2. Pediatric perioperative outcomes- Our goals are to understand A) how various perioperative pain management strategies affect outcomes in children who undergo surgery and B) whether disparities in the perioperative pain management of children occur.
Kazuo Ando
Bio Born and raised in Japan, Dr. Ando received an MD-PhD degree from the Aichi Medical University. After anesthesia training, Dr. Ando came to Stanford to pursue clinical and basic research experience. During his postdoctoral fellowship in Dr. Gaudilliere's laboratory, Dr. Ando worked on publication of ?A next-generation single-cell technology (mass cytometry) to study the feto-maternal immune system,? a project designed to evaluate the immune response associated with preterm birth. In addition, Dr. Ando performs research in Obstetric Anesthesia, such as respiratory monitoring after cesarean sections and labor satisfaction, to obtain clinical research experience and to understand the key differences in medicine between the United States and Japan.
After his postdoctoral fellowship, Dr. Ando has maintained his status as a researcher in Dr. Gaudilliere's laboratory, continuing work relating to pregnancy and preterm birth.
Dr. Ando divides his efforts between laboratory research and the clinic.
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Jack Blasts Off
By: MAC BARNETT
From New York Times bestselling author Mac Barnett and Geisel Award-winning illustrator Greg Pizzoli, an uproarious early reader series about a mischievous rabbit, a cranky old lady, and a lovable dog.
The Lady and Rex have a baseball game against the Big City Brats. Jack is not allowed to swing the bat, so he is told to be the Bat Boy. That is, until the Lady Town Ladies and the Big City Brats are tied. It’s up to Jack to hit a home run, but on the way to home plate he spots some snacks . . .
Welcome to the laugh-out-loud and irreverent world of Jack, a new early reader series by the New York Times bestselling and award-winning team of Mac Barnett and Greg Pizzoli.
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‘It isn’t just about lumber’: Conference explores porch’s role in Southern culture
by Kelsey Davis Betz October 12, 2017 October 15, 2017
John Maxwell performs the one-man play “Oh, Mr. Faulkner, Do You Write?” at last year's Conference on the Porch. Credit: Contributed by Campbell McCool
John Maxwell performs the one-man play Oh, Mr. Faulkner, Do You Write? at last year’s Conference on the Porch.
TAYLOR — Most Southerners pass by front porches without even noticing, except maybe to admire a particularly beautiful one. Most of us aren’t measuring the sociological connotations of the porch and what its absence in modern suburbia signifies.
That will not be the case at the annual Conference on the Front Porch, where people will come together to celebrate the porch and discuss its meaning.
“It’s really more we’re celebrating life on the porch and what the porch represents, but we get into some hardcore porch academia as well,” said Campbell McCool, who conceptualized the event.
The two-day event in the Plein Air neighborhood of Taylor, will feature lectures, panels, six meals (one of which will be in the Field at Plein Air) a porch concert and a porch play. Speakers include Bill Dunlap, Robert Khayat, Curtis Wilkie and others.
The idea began to formulate four or five years ago when McCool started studying the whole history of the front porch in America, and the South in particular. He found that in the 1940’s with the advent of air conditioning, cars and television, the porch started to fade out of American architecture, which impacted how we interact with each other.
“You had air conditioning, so there was no longer the need to sit out on that front porch and catch the cool air at night,” McCool said. “Also you had that new invention inside called the television set so there was no longer a need to talk to people. You could just watch the idiot tube.”
Of course, there are caveats to this, but the phasing out of porches has in some sense led to the diminishing of community, the lessening of neighbors stopping by to visit when they see a familiar face sitting outside.
“If you’re on your stoop, you are in fact advertising yourself as being available for social interaction. It doesn’t mean that somebody can ask you out to the movies, but it does mean that if somebody comes by and says, ‘Hey,’ you have kind of a social obligation to go, ‘Hey, what up.’ That transaction is the beginning of human connection,” said Mike Dolan, a speaker at this year’s conference and author of “The American Porch: An Informal History of an Informal Place.”
They’re also a place where we cultivate the culture of our families. Where you sit in a rocking chair next to your grandfather and watch an afternoon storm roll over the pond. Or crack pecans that fell out of your grandmother’s backyard tree with your cousins.
“The porch means something to us. It means home. It means a place we can relax. It means a place where you’re welcome,” Dolan said. “Bad things have happened on porches. Martin Luther King’s grandfather’s porch was bombed on the street in front of his church in Atlanta. But in the main, porches are places of shelter and interaction on a pleasant level and relaxation and familial encounters.”
To learn more about the Oct. 18 – 19 conference, click here.
by Kelsey Davis Betz, Mississippi Today
<h1>‘It isn’t just about lumber’: Conference explores porch’s role in Southern culture</h1> <p class="byline">by Kelsey Davis Betz, Mississippi Today <br />October 12, 2017</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">TAYLOR — Most Southerners pass by front porches without even noticing, except maybe to admire a particularly beautiful one. Most of us aren’t measuring the sociological connotations of the porch and what its absence in modern suburbia signifies. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">That will not be the case at the annual Conference on the Front Porch, where people will come together to celebrate the porch and discuss its meaning. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">“It’s really more we’re celebrating life on the porch and what the porch represents, but we get into some hardcore porch academia as well,” said Campbell McCool, who conceptualized the event. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">The two-day event in the Plein Air neighborhood of Taylor, will feature lectures, panels, six meals (one of which will be in the Field at Plein Air) a porch concert and a porch play. Speakers include Bill Dunlap, Robert Khayat, Curtis Wilkie and others. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">The idea began to formulate four or five years ago when McCool started studying the whole history of the front porch in America, and the South in particular. He found that in the 1940’s with the advent of air conditioning, cars and television, the porch started to fade out of American architecture, which impacted how we interact with each other. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">“You had air conditioning, so there was no longer the need to sit out on that front porch and catch the cool air at night,” McCool said. “Also you had that new invention inside called the television set so there was no longer a need to talk to people. You could just watch the idiot tube.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Of course, there are caveats to this, but the phasing out of porches has in some sense led to the diminishing of community, the lessening of neighbors stopping by to visit when they see a familiar face sitting outside. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">“If you’re on your stoop, you are in fact advertising yourself as being available for social interaction. It doesn’t mean that somebody can ask you out to the movies, but it does mean that if somebody comes by and says, ‘Hey,’ you have kind of a social obligation to go, ‘Hey, what up.’ That transaction is the beginning of human connection,” said Mike Dolan, a speaker at this year’s conference and author of </span><span style="font-weight: 400">“The American Porch: An Informal History of an Informal Place.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">They’re also a place where we cultivate the culture of our families. Where you sit in a rocking chair next to your grandfather and watch an afternoon storm roll over the pond. Or crack pecans that fell out of your grandmother’s backyard tree with your cousins. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">“The porch means something to us. It means home. It means a place we can relax. It means a place where you’re welcome,” Dolan said. “Bad things have happened on porches. Martin Luther King’s grandfather’s porch was bombed on the street in front of his church in Atlanta. But in the main, porches are places of shelter and interaction on a pleasant level and relaxation and familial encounters.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">To learn more about the Oct. 18 - 19 conference, <a href="http://www.theconferenceonthefrontporch.com/">click here</a>.</span></p>
This <a target="_blank" href="https://mississippitoday.org/2017/10/12/it-isnt-just-about-lumber-annual-porch-conference-set-to-begin/">article</a> first appeared on <a target="_blank" href="https://mississippitoday.org">Mississippi Today</a> and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
Kelsey Davis Betz
Kelsey Davis Betz is from Mobile, Ala., and currently lives in Cleveland, where she works as one of our Mississippi Delta-based reporters covering education and intersecting issues. Kelsey has a dual degree in journalism and Spanish from Auburn University and worked as an editorial intern at Texas Monthly and a courts reporter at the Montgomery Advertiser. She is a 2018 Educating Children in Mississippi Fellow at the Hechinger Report and is a co-founder of the Mississippi Delta Public Newsroom.
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Dynamite series between State, USM leads off intriguing baseball season
by Rick Cleveland February 15, 2018 January 11, 2021
State ace Konnor Pilkington
This is a big baseball deal at Hattiesburg this weekend. Mississippi State and Southern Miss play a three-game series to open a much-anticipated college baseball season in the Magnolia State.
Ole Miss, State and Southern Miss are all ranked nationally and projected by experts to be NCAA Tournament teams and perhaps regional hosts. In Division II, Delta State, as usual, sports a powerhouse team, already off to a 4-1 start.
But Pete Taylor Park is where pro scouts will flock and many eyes outside Mississippi will be focused. USM is coming off a best-ever 50-victory season. State is coming off a 40-win season in which it toppled USM in the same ballpark to advance to an NCAA Super Regional.
State has projected first round pick Konnor Pilkington, a junior left-hander, on the mound in the first game Friday at 4 p.m. USM will counter with Nick Sandlin, a junior right-hander, who has been a lights-out closer for two seasons and is a pre-season All-American.
USM’s Matt Wallner, another preseason All-American as a slugger, apparently has been released to pitch – and his 97 mph fastball and wicked slider were nearly un-hittable before a hip injury curtailed his pitching last season as a freshman. He figures to be USM’s closer.
Versatile Jake Mangum, who has hit .360 over two seasons, leads a revamped Mississippi State lineup.
University of Southern Mississippi coach Scott Berry Credit: USM sports information
The three-game series has all sorts of plots and sub-plots, including this one: Southern Miss coach Scott Berry will not be around for the first two games.
Berry was ejected from State’s 8-6 regional championship victory over USM last spring. Umpires said Berry did not leave the field soon enough and assessed a two-game suspension that begins Friday and ends Saturday.
Berry clearly believes the punishment did not justify the crime, but didn’t want to dwell it on it Thursday morning — nor the fact that replays clearly showed the umpire was wrong on the call.
“It is what it is, nothing anybody can do about it,” said Berry, who will watch the first two games via a Conference USA webstream in his office. He is not allowed to have any contact with his coaches in the dugout.
“I can’t even be on the field for batting practice or fielding practice before the games,” he said.
Assistant Chad Caillet will replace Berry.
“I don’t like it, but we’ll be fine,” Berry said. “I think this just shows again the need for instant replay usage in college baseball, especially in post-season tournament competition. We do it in football and basketball. Why not baseball?”
Berry believes replay reviews in turn would reduce the number of umpires-coaches arguments such as the one that caused his ejection and eventual suspension.
That won’t be the case this weekend or throughout the 2018 college baseball season, one that holds so much promise for Mississippi teams. Ole Miss is ranked No. 16, USM No. 21 and State No. 23 in Baseball America’s pre-season poll.
“College baseball interest is at an all-time high everywhere, but that’s especially so in Mississippi,” Berry said. “That’s what makes this series to open the season so special.”
The series was declared a sellout more than two weeks ago.
There is an obvious flip side to the beauty of an in-state matchup of two exceptional teams to begin the season. And that is one really good team will exit the first weekend with a losing record, perhaps even a winless record.
Said Berry, “That’s the nature of the beast. But we’re in this to compete. It’s all about competing and this will be college baseball competition at its best. We look forward to it, and I know Mississippi State does as well.”
by Rick Cleveland, Mississippi Today
<h1>Dynamite series between State, USM leads off intriguing baseball season</h1> <p class="byline">by Rick Cleveland, Mississippi Today <br />February 15, 2018</p> <p>This is a big baseball deal at Hattiesburg this weekend. Mississippi State and Southern Miss play a three-game series to open a much-anticipated college baseball season in the Magnolia State.</p> <p>Ole Miss, State and Southern Miss are all ranked nationally and projected by experts to be NCAA Tournament teams and perhaps regional hosts. In Division II, Delta State, as usual, sports a powerhouse team, already off to a 4-1 start.</p> <p>But Pete Taylor Park is where pro scouts will flock and many eyes outside Mississippi will be focused. USM is coming off a best-ever 50-victory season. State is coming off a 40-win season in which it toppled USM in the same ballpark to advance to an NCAA Super Regional.</p> <p>State has projected first round pick Konnor Pilkington, a junior left-hander, on the mound in the first game Friday at 4 p.m. USM will counter with Nick Sandlin, a junior right-hander, who has been a lights-out closer for two seasons and is a pre-season All-American.</p> <p>USM’s Matt Wallner, another preseason All-American as a slugger, apparently has been released to pitch – and his 97 mph fastball and wicked slider were nearly un-hittable before a hip injury curtailed his pitching last season as a freshman. He figures to be USM’s closer.</p> <p>Versatile Jake Mangum, who has hit .360 over two seasons, leads a revamped Mississippi State lineup.</p> <div id="attachment_57851" class="wp-block-image wp-caption"> <figure class="alignleft is-resized"><a href="https://i1.wp.com/mississippitoday-launch2.newspackstaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Scott-Berry-mugshot.jpg?ssl=1"><img src="https://i1.wp.com/mississippitoday-launch2.newspackstaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Scott-Berry-mugshot.jpg?resize=336%2C423&ssl=1" alt="" class="wp-image-57851" height="423" width="336" /></a><figcaption><strong>University of Southern Mississippi coach Scott Berry</strong></figcaption></figure> </div> <p>The three-game series has all sorts of plots and sub-plots, including this one: Southern Miss coach Scott Berry will not be around for the first two games.</p> <p>Berry was ejected from State’s 8-6 regional championship victory over USM last spring. Umpires said Berry did not leave the field soon enough and assessed a two-game suspension that begins Friday and ends Saturday.</p> <p>Berry clearly believes the punishment did not justify the crime, but didn’t want to dwell it on it Thursday morning — nor the fact that replays clearly showed the umpire was wrong on the call.</p> <p>“It is what it is, nothing anybody can do about it,” said Berry, who will watch the first two games via a Conference USA webstream in his office. He is not allowed to have any contact with his coaches in the dugout.</p> <p>“I can’t even be on the field for batting practice or fielding practice before the games,” he said.</p> <p>Assistant Chad Caillet will replace Berry.</p> <p>“I don’t like it, but we’ll be fine,” Berry said. “I think this just shows again the need for instant replay usage in college baseball, especially in post-season tournament competition. We do it in football and basketball. Why not baseball?”</p> <p>Berry believes replay reviews in turn would reduce the number of umpires-coaches arguments such as the one that caused his ejection and eventual suspension.</p> <p>That won’t be the case this weekend or throughout the 2018 college baseball season, one that holds so much promise for Mississippi teams. Ole Miss is ranked No. 16, USM No. 21 and State No. 23 in <i>Baseball America’s</i> pre-season poll.</p> <p>“College baseball interest is at an all-time high everywhere, but that’s especially so in Mississippi,” Berry said. “That’s what makes this series to open the season so special.”</p> <p>The series was declared a sellout more than two weeks ago.</p> <p>There is an obvious flip side to the beauty of an in-state matchup of two exceptional teams to begin the season. And that is one really good team will exit the first weekend with a losing record, perhaps even a winless record.</p> <p>Said Berry, “That’s the nature of the beast. But we’re in this to compete. It’s all about competing and this will be college baseball competition at its best. We look forward to it, and I know Mississippi State does as well.”</p>
This <a target="_blank" href="https://mississippitoday.org/2018/02/15/dynamite-series-state-usm-leads-off-intriguing-baseball-season/">article</a> first appeared on <a target="_blank" href="https://mississippitoday.org">Mississippi Today</a> and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
Rick Cleveland
Rick Cleveland, a native of Hattiesburg and resident of Jackson, has been Mississippi Today’s sports columnist since 2016. A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor’s in journalism, Rick has worked for the Monroe (La.) News Star World, Jackson Daily News and Clarion Ledger. He was sports editor of Hattiesburg American, executive director of the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. His work as a syndicated columnist and celebrated sports writer has appeared in numerous magazines, periodicals and newspapers.
Rick has been recognized 12 times as Mississippi Sports Writer of the Year, and is recipient of multiple awards and honors for his reporting and writing.
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As the year 2015 concluded, it was time to look back at some events that helped shape the year. It was a time when financial, global, and economic crises were at their peak but atleast we had something to cheer ourselves with. The world of television and film kept us distracted. Throughout the miserable year due to the crises, we had plenty of TV shows, movies, and even memes to keep things cool.
Therefore, one could say that 2015 was pretty generous when it came to video games, music and social media, etc. Every year is supposed to have its ups and downs but 2015 kept everything balances. Perhaps this is the only way people are going to remember it. Before we look forward to 2016, let us take one last look at one of the biggest moments that helped shape 2015.
Adelle says Hello
2015 began with a song that would reach billions of views on YouTube in the next few years. It was sung by Adele and titled ‘Hello’. The most amazing thing about the song is that, if you were to hear it today, it would sound like as if it was released yesterday. Everytime you hear it, you could feel the freshness and that pure Adele vibe. Within 24 hours, the music video of ‘Hello’ broke Vevo’s record for the most number of views in a day. Furthermore, it also broke the record of the shortest time taken to reach 100 million views. However, in 2017, Taylor Swift once again took back the record with her song ‘Look What You Made Me Do’.
In February 2015, the 57th Annual Grammy Awards took place at Staples Center, Los Angeles. Sam Smith was the biggest winner of the night with having won four awards. The event witnessed Kanye West joking about how Beyoncé should have won the Album of the Year award and hopped onto the stage to repeat his 2009 fiasco but left without saying anything. A total of 83 Grammy awards were presented, one more than 2014. Furthermore, Lifetime Achievement awards were presented as well to people like Buddy Guy, Pierre Boulez, and Bee Gees, etc.
2015 i Heart Radio Music Awards
The iHeartRadio Music Awards were held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on March 29, 2015. Jamie Foxx was the presenter of the show. Taylor Swift won three awards while Justin Timberlake was presented with the Innovator award. The event was able to attract more than 75 percent viewers as compared to the last year. Just like other awarding ceremonies, iHeartRadio Music Awards are held every year as well, focusing on crediting young artists producing unique music and albums
When Will You Marry?
Painted by Paul Gauguin in 1892, When Will You Marry Me? Is an oil painting that is amongst one of the most admired artworks in the world. Initially, it was kept in Switzerland before finally ending up with Sheikha Al-Mayassa Hamad Al-Thani. He had bought the painting in February 2015 for close to US$210 million, which made it one of the most expensive works of art known. Some say that the painting was sold for $300 million. Regardless, one can only admire the exclusiveness and uniqueness of the painting.
The Broad
Located in Downtown Los Angeles, The Broad is a contemporary museum named after philanthropists such as Edythe Broad and Eli. Both individuals financed the building by spending $140 million, which shelters the Broad Art collections. The museum allows free general admission for its collection galleries that are permanent. Opened in September 2015, the Broad attracts a significant number of visitors each year, who adore the efforts of contemporary artists.
The Bodleian Library acquires its twelve millionth book
The main research library of the University of Oxford, the Bodleian Library acquired its twelve millionth book, which was a unique copy of Shelly’s ‘Poetical Essay on the Existing State of Things’. Initially, the essay was first published in 1811 but was lost since. Then, in 2006 a copy was found and made available in the Bodleian Library in 2015.
Givenchy Comes to New York
Paris based brand Givenchy for the first time decided to showcase its collection at the New York Fashion Week instead of Paris. Riccardo Tisci decided to display his Spring 2016 collection at NYFW, which also marked the opening of the brand’s flagship store. It was also intended to pay homage to those who lost their lives in the September 11 attacks.
Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid Walk for the First Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
The year ended on a big note for both Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid as they were cast for the first time by Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Victoria’s Secret is known for its women’s innerwear products and attracts millions of customers and viewers at its fashion shows. Furthermore, each time Victoria’s Secret announces a new line of garments, the world stops and shifts its attention to the brand. For years, it has been introducing spectacular collections and takes the lead in setting new trends.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens was the highest-grossing film of the year. It had collected more than $936.7 million in Canada and the United States alone. Furthermore, $1.132 billion was collected in other countries while a worldwide total was estimated to be over $2.068 billion. It was the first installment of the Star Wars Trilogy and its success was not a surprise, surprisingly. With fans numbering billions, the film was sure to be the biggest hit of the decade and one of the highest-grossing films of all time.
Released in 2015, Jurassic World is the fourth installment of the Jurassic Park series. It was the second-highest-grossing film of 2015 with collections grossing $652.3 million in both Canada and the United States. In total, the movie collected $1.019 billion in other countries while a worldwide total of $1.672 billion. Considering its budget of $150 million, the film was a huge success both financially and critically. It was an action-packed movie that gave the fans what they asked for.
Madonna’s Stage Dive
Sure there were several shocking moments in 2015 but this one caught everyone’s attention. Madonna stepped onto the stage wearing an oversize cape. During the performance, a performer was supposed to tug it from the neck. Instead, it failed to release and Madonna was pulled backward down some steps. The singer did not lose focus and kept performing while being applauded by the crowd. However, later she admitted that it was not something major as she was used to falling.
Jon Snow’s Death
Game of Thrown is notorious for killing important characters. But the series took a step ahead when it decided to possibly kill Jon Snow. The last moments of season 5 sparked craziness amongst the fans. It was shown that Jon Snow might have been killed by mutinous members of the Night’s Watch. As soon as the episode ended, fans all over the world were coming out with theories suggesting that Jon Snow could not be killed, it was rather that they did not want to believe.
Syrian Refugee Crisis
The Syrian refugee crisis was probably the biggest event that shook 2015. According to the United Nations, the involvement of Syria into conflict has resulted in the loss of more than 220,000 people. Moreover, more than a million people have been left displaces as a result due to President Bashar Assad and his opponents engaging in a bitter war. By December 2015, around 4.39 million Syrian registered refugees were existing in the Middle East, Turkey, and North Africa.
2015 was a bad one for FIFA’s governing body. The U.S Department of Justice had found nine FIFA officials to be corrupt along with five corporate executives. The news came out in May 2015, leaving the entire world shocked to its core. But there was more to come. The defendants were charged with offenses such as racketeering, money laundering, and wire fraud, etc. In addition to that, the DoJ further indicted 16 FIFA officials.
Volkswagen emissions cheating
The auto industry was beyond shocked when it was found that Volkswagen was caught cheating in its emissions test. The manufacturer is known to produce one of the best cars in the world. With so much consumer trust in the brand, people found it almost hard to believe that the company would do such an act. Later, in November 2015, the German automaker announced that there might have been some ‘irregularities’ in around 800,000 vehicles. The estimate was cut down to 36,000 vehicles afterwards.
Rafael Nadal was beaten by Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal was fighting for his sixth-consecutive French Open title but was denied access by Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals. By this time, Rafael Nadal had a winning streak of 39 matches, which was broken as well. As a result, since 2004, it was the first time that neither Nadal nor Federer had won the title. Stan Wawrinka defeated Novak in the finals to take his second grand slam home.
Serena Williams wins all except the US Open
The queen of tennis, Serena Williams had won all the titles except the US Open. She was a three-time defending champion but lost against Roberta Vinci in the semi-finals. As a result, Serena lost the opportunity to become the only fourth woman to complete a grand slam calendar year.
Apple introduces Apple Watch
The tech world had several surprises for tech geeks. To begin with, Apple introduced its Apple Watches. The gadget received a lot of attention and since its introduction has generated significant sales. The introduction of Apple Watches had given a boost to other manufacturers as well as they came out with their wearable watches as well. Today, Samsung, Huawei, LG, and Apple compete head to head in this area.
Tesla introduces Autopilot
The Autoworld experienced a mind-blowing invention when Tesla rolled out its semi-autonomous Autopilot system. The system enabled the car to switch lanes, reduce speed automatically, and parallel park as well. Although Tesla was not the first automaker to introduce the system but it was the first one to implement in such an efficient and aggressive way. The system has been a significant hit amongst critics and Tesla owners as it makes long journeys more comfortable.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Breakup
After spending 10 years together, couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner decided to break up. They share 3 children and since their marriage, there have been numerous rumors about them splitting up. However, they remained together until it was finally revealed that they were getting a divorce due to Ben Affleck having an affair with their nanny.
Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj Clash
2015 saw Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj clash over MTV awards. This time Taylor Swift was again in the headlines but not with Kanye West. It was Nicki Minaj who had stated that she was upset for not being nominated for the Video of the Year award. She went onto claim that it was because she did not have ‘slim bodies’ in her music videos. Taylor thought this was a jab and responded by saying that Nicki was ‘pitting women against each other’. The Twitter feud was short-lived, but Katy Perry did take a small
Concluding, the year 2015 belonged to the tech and music world. One could say that this was the year when technology’s course of history was changed. One of the biggest hit singles and movies were released, giving fans the best of both worlds. At the global front, the world was shocked by FIFA and Volkswagen scandal. But still, it was hoped that the next year brings even more exciting stuff. If there was anything that was left void, the next year was sure to fill it up.
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How Putin's cronyism is strangling Russia
Russia's vast population and wealth of resources should be boosting growth. There’s one man holding it back: Vladimir Putin
by: Matthew Lynn
Putin: Russia's biggest barrier to growth
Considering its massive potential, investors should be getting behind the most forgotten of the Brics (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) – Russia. To some degree they have been. Over 2019, Russia’s was the best-performing major stockmarket in the world, rising by 39%, just slightly ahead of Greece. The recovery in oil prices, a gradual thawing of tensions with the West, and some cuts in interest rates, all combined to push equity prices higher.
The wrong kind of reforms
In normal circumstances, you might expect political reform to accelerate that – and for investors to pile back in. In the last week, President Vladimir Putin unveiled sweeping changes to the constitution. If they had been about making the system more democratic, strengthening the rule of law and encouraging a more diverse range of parties to flourish, it would have been widely welcomed. Instead, it seemed more like part of a plan to keep Putin in power after his latest term as president expires. And that is the real issue. The autocratic president, with his icy grip on power, is the biggest barrier to growth in Russia.
It is now 20 years since Putin emerged as the dominant force in Russian politics. Over that time, former communist states such as Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary have grown rapidly. Still nominally communist countries such as China and Vietnam have boomed. By contrast, Russia has stagnated. Its growth has been pitiful, its population has started to shrink, and it remains dominated by oil and mining, with its leading companies controlled by a handful of oligarchs. If there are any Russian manufacturing, design, technology or media companies of any significance they are keeping themselves well hidden. Russia could have been the next China. Instead, it is turning into the new Argentina.
Putin's three big errors
There are three ways Putin has crippled the Russian economy. First, geopolitical meddling. The Russian leader’s aggression towards the West and his territorial ambitions have created tensions with the countries that should be Russia’s biggest trade partners. Sanctions were first imposed in 2014 during the crisis in Ukraine and have only been partially lifted since. Russian companies and banks have faced restrictions on their ability to operate abroad and investment into the country has been limited. It is hard to see that Russia has gained anything from this, nor was it defending itself from any potential threats. The economy has paid a heavy price.
Second, cronyism prevents entrepreneurs seizing opportunities and building new companies. Putin operates by dividing up the country’s oil and mineral wealth among a few favoured companies and oligarchs, all of whom owe their loyalty to the regime rather than to their customers and shareholders. Other businesses operate only with the toleration of local officials. There have been attempts to stimulate entrepreneurship and create science parks, but they have amounted to nothing. A country that was a leader in technology – the Soviet Union was the first to put a man into space – has failed to produce a single internet or biotech business of any note. Nor are there any Russian brands any of us have ever heard of. Putin’s suffocating system of kickbacks and cronies has stifled the economy.
Finally, the president’s nationalist conservatism prevents reforms being made. The oil and gas industry could be broken up to make it more competitive. Markets could be made more competitive. The banks could be opened up to more competition and encouraged to lend more to small businesses. Government contracts could be put out to wider tender to create new firms, and restricted professions forced to allow new players to come into the market. All of that should kick-start growth and expansion, as it has in other countries. But Putin is only interested in stability, military strength and shoring up his own power.
Russia remains an economy with huge potential. But it won’t really flourish until Putin has finally left the stage. Don’t hold your breath.
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Animaniacs Composers on Hulu reboot: Interview with Julie and Steven Bernstein
Animaniacs is getting a reboot, and it will be premiering this week on November 20th on Hulu. Even though it’s being called a reboot, it’s definitely a continuation of the ’90s series with the return of Rob Paulsen, Jess Harnell, and Tress MacNeille as the voice of Yakko, Wakko and Dot, respectively. In addition, composers Julie & Steven Bernstein have returned to score the new season. We had a chance to chat with the lovely duo about the show, John Williams, Jurassic Park, and more.
Julie & Steven Bernstein are Emmy-award-winning composers who have worked on Animaniacs, Pinky and the Brain, Freakazoid!, Histeria! Taz-mania, and more. After 22 years, the duo is returning to bring life to the Animaniacs with music. The interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Nerd Reactor: With Animaniacs, it’s been 22 years. Has it been bottling up your excitement?
Julie Bernstein: From the day that it stopped, every time we bumped into any of the people that worked on it, somebody would say, “When are we going to do this again?” So it never left us. We always looked forward to it.
Steven Bernstein: It was such a great experience that we hoped at some point to grab a part of it back again. We did projects in those 23 years that kept us busy.
Julie Bernstein: We worked on making Looney Tunes, which was still in the spirit of, but it’s a little different.
Steven Bernstein: The demographic.
Julie Bernstein: We always hope for this, and it’s amazing that it’s actually happened. It is a dream come true.
Did you have any input on bringing it back to life? Like, “Hey, I think you guys should just do this now.”
Julie Bernstein: I think that our good friends, Rob Paulson and Randy Rogel, had a lot to do with keeping the spirit alive because they went around the country performing. They were performing songs Randy had written in the show. They even hired us to come because they wanted to expand it to an orchestra. So Steven and I actually toured a little bit with them so that the songs could be heard by an orchestra.
Steven Bernstein: Their main show was Randy on the piano and Rob performing. On a couple of occasions, we actually had a full orchestra.
Julie Bernstein: They probably helped with keeping it alive. Although I think it kept alive on its own merit as well because of the fans. The people that watch the show initially, and loved it, continue to love it. And then they have kids and show their kids and their kids love it. And now their kids are starting to have their own kids. I think that when something this good happens, and it really was across the board just so great, it keeps itself alive because it’s beloved.
Steven Bernstein: And we had fans and now we have grand fans.
The tour sounds amazing, especially for Animaniacs. Have you done touring for other shows?
Julie Bernstein: We’ve done a couple of orchestral shows that were educational and orchestral, utilizing music that we’ve written from a few different shows and cartoons. So we’ve done a little bit of that. We were involved in a really wonderful experience in a couple of different states. So yeah, that’s another letter for you. Of course, we’re also going to wait until the vaccine. Feel free to write that we will go all over the United States and the world. We’re happy to tour Europe, anywhere.
There are orchestras all over the world that haven’t played much of this type of music. It’s special writing music for animations, specifically, this show. And there are orchestras I think that would love to play this in other parts of the world.
Do you ever get goosebumps performing live with the orchestra?
Steven Bernstein: Oh, yes. Even recording for our sessions for the show, it’s goosebump-inducing. It really is. And the music is hot off the press. I mean, some of it was just written days before. And when we’re doing the live sessions, the baton goes down, and this music comes out of us, and it’s an amazing experience.
Julie Bernstein: Hearing the musicians’ tracks are really phenomenal. Our players are phenomenal. Believe me, some of it is very difficult because we know that they can do it, so we write even faster with more notes because they can do it. And then they do whatever we write. It’s thrilling.
There’s the score from John Williams on the first episode. Yeah, the Jurassic Park reference. That was amazing. What was that like being able to capture that?
Steven Bernstein: It is amazing. I mean, it had to be adapted from his score to our more diminutive orchestra.
Julie: Bernstein: Yeah, the orchestra that is at least one third the size.
Steven Bernstein: We have 40 and I’m sure he had well over 100. And it still works because the music is so amazing. And the timing of the music, I think, was so close to the original. I actually saw online somebody had the actual footage from Jurassic Park, and they put it side by side with the Animaniacs footage, and it was like frame by frame. That was perfect. And to hear the here Williams music with this, what a great opportunity.
Julie Bernstein: And then from the John Williams all of a sudden to the Animaniacs music was a really fun and great idea.
What if John Williams shows up during the live sessions to help conduct?
Julie Bernstein: We can remind him that we met him once before. He won’t know us. We should carry our picture of him and us. We were commissioned to write a little piece in honor of somebody and John Williams and a number of very famous composers and conductors were in the audience honoring this person for whom we wrote the music. So John Williams has heard a piece of our music that has nothing to do with cartoons. He has heard a piece of our music, and we took a picture with him. We can show him.
Will you be working on the next season of Animaniacs?
Julie Bernstein: In a few weeks.
Steven Bernstein: Very soon.
Julie Bernstein: It’s in the process because of the scriptwriting, then animating, the recording of the actors, and the many things that come before we get to our part. We’re resting up a bit so that we can dive back in.
Is there a certain genre that you would like to do that you haven’t done yet?
Steven Bernstein: Yes.
Julie Bernstein: Sure.
Steven Bernstein: I would love to do a big emotional drama, whether it be a historical, period piece or just something with real meat. Some music that will last in the same attitude for more than four bars.
Julie Bernstein: One of the wonderful things about writing for animation is that we get to write in all different styles. We start to get to amp up and writing particular styles. It could even be the dramatic one that Steve just mentioned, but it’s not going to last the whole time because of the nature of the cartoon. Different things happen.
Steven Bernstein: It leads to a joke.
Julie Bernstein: Or something has changed. So you might write a page with four bars, eight bars, or even 16/32 bars, but you write a certain amount, but it’s not a full piece.
Steven Bernstein: So it’d be nice to write four or five minutes of some emotional event, and that would be amazing. We both have written concert music and more serious projects, but that kind of thing would be amazing to me.
Julie Bernstein: I’ve done jazz and string quartet arrangements for some singers, and I would like to do more of that. I love writing for the full orchestra, but I also enjoy writing the small ensemble. I would love to write some more chamber music.
Animaniacs is available on Hulu.
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Trades In Motion – video recap
Come, See, Do and… Moo? (yes there was even a calf on-site)
The Trades, literally, came alive in Chateauguay in early April as the the third edition of Trades in Motion took place under a giant tent in the parking lot of St.Willibrord school.
This unprecedented event continues to grow, as this year four school boards took part in the collaborative project: Commission Scolaires des Grandes-Seigneuries, Des-Trois-Lacs, Vallée-des-Tisserands and the New Frontiers School Board worked together to provide 26 interactive kiosks to over 4100 students (grades 5, 6, 7, 8 and Adult Ed) during three days.
Each student pre-selected two kiosks to try “hands-on” during the day of their visit, they then spent 20 minutes in each kiosk and were able to walk around to see the other available trades in the area. Many new kiosks were added this year for the students such as: Roofing, Industrial Mechanics, Water Treatment and Agriculture (who even brought a special guest, a 2 days old calf).
An Open House to the public ran from 6:00-8:30 pm and many members of the public, future students, mature students and those who were simply curious come and try their hand at mastering a skill from each of the kiosk. New to the Open House was special guest Mr. Enock Turcotte, spokesperson and Interior Designer, host of Canal Vie, “Bye, Bye Maison”. Mr. Turcotte addressed the special guests, toured the kiosks and visited with the public during the Open House.
“The Goal is to offer as much awareness to all of our students about the possibilities that exist for them within our own territory”, explained Chantal W. Bergevin, G.O.A.L representative for NFSB, who, along with her colleague, Tom Muirhead and the organizing committee expressed much satisfaction over the number of people who passed through the tents during the event.
Trades in Motion organizing committee, wanted to thank their major financial supporters: the Conférence Régionale des Élus de la Vallée-du-Haut-Saint-Laurent (CRÉ) and the Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport (MELS). A big thank you to St. Willibrord School, I.G.A. Bergeron, Leahy Orchards, Subway (Danik Lavoie) and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (OLPH) for their donations of food and parking space for the many volunteers and teachers that were on site during the 3 days.
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