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Was Hendrik Conscience's novel The Lion of Flanders (De Leeuw van Vlaanderen) the first work inspired by the Battle of the Golden Spurs?
In 1838, the Flemish author Hendrik Conscience published the novel De Leeuw van Vlaenderen, of de Slag der Gulden Sporen ("The Lion of Flanders, or the Battle of the Golden Spurs"), which is based on the Battle of the Golden Spurs (Dutch: Guldensporenslag) near Kortrijk on 11 July 1302, and the events leading up to it.
The novel was very significant because its publication "coincided with the emergence of the Flemish Movement which supported an increasingly assertive Flemish political identity" (Wikipedia.) The book's success earned Conscience the epithet of "the man who taught his people to read". Eventually, 11 July became the Day of the Flemish Community.
The French suffered a crushing defeat during the battle and lost a significant part of their nobility, so it would not be surprising if that were reflected (or at least mentioned) somewhere in a French work of literature written before 1838. However, the French Wikipedia article Bataille de Courtrai (1302) does not mention any French works that refer to the battle. So was Conscience's De Leeuw van Vlaanderen really the first work of literature that at least mentions this battle?
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It may have been alluded to by Dante: digitaldante.columbia.edu/history/vanhove-battle-goldenspurs – Alex Oct 16 '18 at 19:12
@Alex I am looking for something more than a casual mention. – Tsundoku♦ Oct 17 '18 at 8:21
There is a bounty with no deadline on this question. – Tsundoku♦ Jun 14 '19 at 12:38
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In the future, a strange fungus has changed nearly everyone into a thoughtless, flesh-eating monster. When a scientist and a teacher find a girl who seems to be immune to the fungus, they all begin a journey to save humanity.
Director Colm McCarthy
Runtime 1 h 50 min
Release Date 23 September 2016
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Starring: Sennia Nanua, Gemma Arterton, Paddy Considine, Glenn Close, Fisayo Akinade, Anamaria Marinca, Anthony Welsh, Joe Lomas, Dominique Tipper, Eli Lane, Joel Sheldon, Will Brooks, Tessa Morris, Abigail Sams, Shay Gutteridge, Elizabeth-Anne Fuller, Callum Lloyd, Alicia Morris, Matthew Smallwood, Macey Ward, Amy Newey, Elise Reed, Joshua Smallwood, Lobna Futers, Stacey Lynn Crowe, Amy Floyd, Pete Buzzsaw Holland, A.k. Steppa, Alex Reed, Richard Price, Alexandria Wright, Ita O'Brien, Ria Lopez, Sean Evans, Ross Green, Daniel Jack Evans, Samantha Rushton, Pamela DeAbreu, Rayn Khan, Matt Adcock, Jim Macie, Daniel Eghan, Laura Marie Howard
I am admittingly not a fan of zombie movies. There are some great ones out there, but for the most part it’s more of the same. However, The Girl with All the Gifts is based on a very good book. And for the most part, the film manages to stay true to the book. There are some changes, some major and some minor, but it is relatively the same story. What really shifts is the tone, which was adjusted (by necessity) to better fit the film format. The change is by no means bad, but the story feels different played in this different light.
The most obvious change is the pacing. You go from a book that took me personally about 6½ hours to read to a 110-minute movie. The opening sequence of the book is a slow build-up that takes about 1/3 of the page count. As opposed to the movie where that whole sequence is completed in under 30 minutes, closer to 1/4 of the running time. And that is with a bunch of scenes and sub-plots being cut out on top of the faster pacing. The rest of the film follows similar pacing changes.
Then there is the tone. The book starts out from Melanie’s POV. We do see scenes excluding her, more often as the book goes on, but it primarily focuses on her. The wording used is being given by a kid. Even though we know the world is dreary and bleak now, we are still seeing it through the bright eyes of a child. The movie does not, really cannot, do that. The audience gets a full, direct visual of how messed up all this is from the very first frame. That level of post-apocalypse bleakness is a lot more direct thanks to the visual element.
And then there are the story changes. Anytime a book is adapted to a film, this happens. And for The Girl with All the Gifts, it is pretty low-key. The changes could have been much, much worse. There are two major changes, the first of which is a character’s backstory being cut. It was not necessarily essential to the plot, but it would have helped a lot. The other big change was the ending. While the end result is ultimately the same, the way it plays out is a bit darker. It is pretty equal in quality compared to the book, but some people seem to prefer one vs. the other. Overall, The Girl with All the Gifts is one of the better book adaptations out there and a great way to experience this story if you do not want to read through a slow-burn horror novel.
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1 363 1 Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town 07/09/12 1 10 / 10 364 / 462 45
2 211 1 Last Exit 06/27/12 8 3 / 3 212 / 234 66
3 400 1 Do The Evolution 07/09/12 1 10 / 10 401 / 517 19
4 84 1 Love Boat Captain 09/04/11 34 1 / 1, TD 85 / 96 75
5 467 1 Corduroy 07/09/12 1 12 / 12 468 / 575 22
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7 9 1 Push Me, Pull Me 07/02/12 5 2 / 2 10 / 13 98
8 730 1 Even Flow 07/09/12 1 12 / 12 731 / 847 19
9 42 1 Cropduster 11/16/11 16 1 / 1, TD 43 / 45 88
10 200 1 Wishlist 07/07/12 2 4 / 4 201 / 236 59
11 164 1 Insignificance 06/20/12 12 2 / 2 165 / 171 61
12 128 1 Glorified G 06/27/12 8 2 / 2 129 / 136 81
13 383 1 Why Go 07/09/12 1 9 / 9 384 / 452 57
14 341 1 State Of Love And Trust 07/07/12 2 5 / 5 342 / 391 61
15 475 1 Porch 07/09/12 1 7 / 7 476 / 592 47
16 85 1 Footsteps 06/27/12 8 2 / 2 86 / 118 88
17 75 1 Just Breathe 07/09/12 1 12 / 12 76 / 110 16
18 363 1 Given To Fly 07/09/12 1 10 / 10 364 / 472 27
19 75 1 Unthought Known 07/07/12 2 9 / 9 76 / 132 16
20 88 1 The Fixer 07/09/12 1 11 / 11 89 / 96 7
21 473 1 Jeremy 07/07/12 2 7 / 7 474 / 550 46
22 386 1 Rearviewmirror 07/04/12 4 5 / 5 387 / 468 42
23 60 1 Smile 07/09/12 1 3 / 3 61 / 77 89
24 90 1 Habit 11/06/11 20 1 / 1, TD 91 / 98 83
25 433 1 Better Man 07/07/12 2 10 / 10 434 / 528 35
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27 657 1 Alive 07/09/12 1 12 / 12 658 / 781 27
28 122 1 Baba O'Riley 07/05/12 3 4 / 4 123 / 166 84
29 314 1 Yellow Ledbetter 07/09/12 1 10 / 10 315 / 373 50
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Song count: 29
Intros: 0
Tags: 1
Teases: 0
Live debuts: 0
Tour debuts: 3
Show 13 of 13 this tour
Tour rarity: 51.7
Show tour rank: 6 / 13
All-time rarity: 54.3
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City Slang: The Stooges get ready to die
by Brett Callwood
The follow up to the Stooges’ 2007 The Weirdness album will be called Ready to Die. It’ll be the first to feature James Williamson on guitar since Raw Power, and the first Stooges album ever to not feature sadly deceased guitarist (and Raw Power bassist) Ronnie Asheton.
Williamson has produced the album, Mike Watt plays bass (as he has since the reformation), and Scott Asheton plays drums. The inclusion of the latter will be a relief to many, as Asheton has had to sit out recent tours due to illness. For the record to have the name “The Stooges” on the front, it really better have an Asheton playing on it.
Engineer Ed Cherney told HitFix that, “"It's old-time Stooges. It's raw. They're great songs, but not necessarily big choruses. They're the antichrist of anthems." He later added: "[Iggy] knows what he wants to say. He's watching the world around him." Confirmed song titles include 'Gun' and 'I Got a Job But It Don't Pay Shit'.”
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I HUNT KILLERS by Barry Lyga
Posted: June 6, 2012 in Uncategorized
Tags: barry lyga, i hunt killers, interview, review, serial killer, suspense, thriller, writing, ya, young adult
For those of you who haven’t yet read I HUNT KILLERS by Barry Lyga, he’s written an intense novel in which Jazz, the teenaged son of the world’s worst serial killer, becomes obsessed with hunting a new murderer in order to prove that the “training” he received from his father during his formative years can be used for good. (This to counteract the fear that he and others have that Jazz may follow in his father’s footsteps.) It’s a wonderful novel, both psychologically and suspensefully, and so realistic in the way that Jazz must constantly fight his father’s brainwashing and the fears raised about his future. It’s not often that I write fan letters – I should probably do this a lot more frequently, but as an agent I always worry that people will suspect ulterior motives—but I met Barry years ago, and had to reach out to tell him how much I enjoyed I HUNT KILLERS and to pick his brain about how he was able to maintain his own sanity while getting into the right mindset to make the novel truly authentic. Here are my questions and his answers.
INTERVIEW with BARRY LYGA
Barry, I’m blown away with the way that you were able to put yourself into your protagonist’s head and to create someone at once so appealing and potentially scary. What kind of research did you have to do in order to create Jazz and his father, Billy Dent?
Thanks! Before I wrote the book, I sort of immersed myself in all things serial killer. I spent a few months reading nothing but books about law enforcement and forensic science and serial killer profiles and the history of serial murder. There was a temptation early on to take all of that reading and use it very specifically and sort of make everything in my book a reference to that real-world information in some way, but then I just decided that it would be best to let my research linger in my head and inform the mood of the book, rather than the details. So Billy, for example, isn’t based on any real person. He’s a figment of my imagination, filtered through all of that reading. And Jazz is really just… There aren’t many books about the children of serial killers, at least none that I found or read. So I just did what I always do, for every book: I thought to myself, “Imagine you’re a kid in this particular situation. What happens now?” And I ran with it.
Did you ever find the mood of the story affecting you personally? If so, were there strategies you used for getting into the mindset and back out again?
Nah. I know the safe answer is something like, “Oh, yeah, it was horrifying to write this… I was so disturbed…” But it didn’t bother me at all. My friends joke that I was born without a soul because I have no problem jumping right in and writing some of the gruesome and psychologically messed up stuff in the book. I don’t have to get into any specific mindset. I just sit down and boom! I’m there. And when I’m done, I’m done. Doesn’t bother me or affect me.
Was there any personal experience or background you were able to draw on to evoke the emotions within the novel?
I think everything written, no matter what it is, has some kind of background in the author’s self and history. It’s not like my dad’s a serial killer or anything, but I’ve had — we’ve all had — that moment in our lives when we think, “Am I going to grow up to be just like my parents?” And that can either thrill you or terrify you. It’s a universal thing and it’s easy to tap into. And I think Jazz’s fear of himself, of his own power, is universal, too, as we grow up and come out of the haze of adolescent hormones and begin to realize that there are people who matter in the world and that we have the ability to hurt them or to help them. So, yeah, I drew on that stuff and sort of ramped it up because for Jazz these issues are literally a matter of life and death.
As much as I love Jazz, his best friend Howie is probably my favorite character in the novel. Do you want to discuss how he came to be?
Aw, I am so glad to hear that! I love Howie. I was so terrified that he was going to succumb to Best Friend Syndrome. I resisted letting him be funny at first because the best friend is ALWAYS funny and I’m sort of tired of that. But then he developed this dark gallows humor about him, and he’s got this knowledge that he could die so easily, and it made him feel very real and very new to me. At first, I just thought it would be sort of funny and interesting to have Jazz’s friend be a hemophiliac. It was the idea of juxtaposing the ultimate killer with the ultimate victim. Because you know Jazz could kill Howie in a fraction of a second. And then that knowledge sort of filtered down for me and I realized that by being friends with Howie, Jazz has put himself in a position where he’s constantly reminded of the frailty of human life. And Howie allows himself to be in that position, to be that reminder. It just all came together really nicely and I’m so happy with the two of them. There’s a lot more of Howie in the second book, so I’m glad people seem to like him!
Can you talk a little about the process? How many drafts did you have to go through? Did you have to dig yourself deeper with each one? The momentum on the plotting and pacing are so strong that I wonder….
I typically don’t go through many drafts. I usually do one on my own and then do a clean up and then another with my editor and we’re done. But I’d never written a mystery before and when I finished the first draft of KILLERS, every damn person who read it figured out who the killer was! Every single one of them! So, I did some tweaking and some fixing and… I don’t remember, but I think I did two or three sweeps through it before I gave it to my editor. And then SHE figured out who the killer was! And I was like, “Goddamn it!” But it took her LONGER than it took my beta readers, so I knew I was on the right path! [Laughs] So we did another run-through and then just a quick little tweak after that and it was ready. The bones of the whole thing were there from the beginning, from the first draft: The character arcs, the plot, everything. It was just a little thing, you know — the goddamn mystery! I just had to keep tweaking things and modifying bits to make it work. It was a serious education for me. You can change the direction of the mystery in the reader’s head just by changing a line of dialogue. Like I said — I’d never written anything like this before, so I was sort of learning as I went along.
You mentioned momentum and that’s funny because I always feel like my books start really slow and then sort of build from there. And that was all right for my other books, but at some point, I realized, Duh! This book is a thriller! It has to MOVE. And I felt like the beginning was still slow, so I just arbitrarily decided that I would cut ten percent of the first hundred pages of the book. Don’t ask why — I don’t know. I just decided that out of the blue one day. When you break it down, it works out to something like twenty-five words cut from each page. So that’s what I did — I just went through and cut ten percent of the first hundred pages. And honestly, I still think the first forty pages or so are a little slow, but it’s better than it was before.
Given the subject matter, was it a challenge at all to convince your agent or the young adult editors that it would be appropriate for the YA market?
Not at all! I mean, I lucked out in that regard — my editor was itching to publish a YA novel about serial killers. She had mentioned the idea of such a book and I thought it was sort of too much and disgusting and disturbing, and then one night I woke up in the middle of the night, thinking, “His FATHER is a serial killer!” And I went to my computer at, like, three in the morning and wrote up a proposal. And bang — it all came together. She was a little worried that it was going to be too dark, but when she saw Jazz interacting with Howie and Connie, she saw what I was up to and it’s been smooth sailing all along.
Is there anything else you’d like to share? Any other projects you’d like to mention or websites you’d like to direct us to for excerpts or further information?
Well, almost diametrically opposite KILLERS, I have a fun middle grade series called ARCHVILLAIN. The last book in that trilogy will be coming out in January. And the second KILLERS book will be out in April. Web-wise, I’m on Facebook at facebook.com/barrylyga, I’m @barrylyga on Twitter, and of course I have my website at barrylyga.com. People can feel free to stalk me at any combination of them!
Thanks so much, Barry! It was a pleasure to read I HUNT KILLERS and a pleasure to have you here. I’m already looking forward to the sequel!
Thanks, Lucienne!
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Escheat
November 16, 2018 by: Content Team
The term “escheat” describes a situation wherein a property owner dies without leaving a will, and without legal heirs, and so his property becomes the property of the state. For example, escheat happens when a person has no beneficiaries. Escheat may also happen in a situation where there is money in a bank account that has gone unclaimed for years, though the account owner would be able to reclaim it if he were to come forward. To explore this concept, consider the following escheat definition.
Definition of Escheat
The reversion of a person’s property to the state upon his death, provided he does not have a will.
1250–1300 Middle English (eschete)
Escheat of Unclaimed Financial Assets
The escheat of unclaimed financial assets occurs when a bank account has not gone dormant and there is still money left in it. In this case, the state would take over the ownership of the funds, making them escheated funds. Of course, before the state would transfer the money, the law requires that the bank make every possible effort to contact the owner of the account, and on multiple occasions. Once the bank has sent out the required number of reminders and notices, if the account owner doesn’t turn up, then the state would escheat the funds.
Each state’s law determines the amount of time that must pass before such a transfer can occur. State law also determines the specific factors involved with escheating the money, such as the required number of notices, how the bank delivers the notices, and so forth.
Reversing Escheated Funds
If the account owner does pop up at some point in the future, he can reclaim escheated funds. In most cases, the bank can reverse the escheat. Some states keep records on file that list the accounts that banks transferred. The account owner may still be able to claim escheated funds, but it is ultimately up to the state to decide. Some states may no longer have the money available, as they may have needed it to fund state activities. If that’s the case, then the account owner is out of luck for having not responded sooner.
Escheated Property
It’s not just money that the state can claim, but property as well. Property is unclaimed if no one has claimed it by the end of the “dormancy period.” The dormancy period is the time that passes between when the bank first reports the property as unclaimed and the government confirms it. Typically, for most states, this is about five years. This means that a person has five years to claim property from the time the bank reports it as unclaimed. Else, after that five years is up, the state can then escheat the property.
Unclaimed property may be more difficult to reconcile insofar as attempting to contact the owner of the property. For example, escheat typically occurs because the person’s mailing address may have changed since the bank first declared the property unclaimed. For this reason, the state may decide not to attempt to contact the property owner and just allow the dormancy period to run.
Types of unclaimed property that states can ultimately escheat include:
Payroll checks
Dormant stocks
Checking and savings accounts
Funds from Court proceedings
There are several reasons why property like this may go unclaimed, including:
The death of the property owner
A failure to submit a forwarding address upon moving
Simply forgetting the account exists
One unpleasant side effect of reclaiming dormant property is that the owner may be subject to certain taxes on that property. While the property is unclaimed, no taxes are imposed. However, once the owner reclaims the property, he may have to claim that property as separate income on his taxes. He may be able to reclaim some properties tax-free, like 401(k) investments or IRAs.
Escheatment Process
The escheatment process works like this: every state requires its banks and other financial institutions to report when personal property has gone unclaimed past the dormancy period specified by that state. As mentioned earlier, this period is usually five years. Before a bank marks the account as abandoned, the bank must make every attempt to try to locate the owner of the account. If the bank is unable to reach the owner, and the account has been inactive for the time period specified in that state’s law, then the bank must report the account to the state. The state then takes over the ownership of the account by way of escheatment.
As part of the escheatment process, the state will keep a record of the account so that the account owner can come back at some point and make an ownership claim to take back the account. States often utilize the monies associated with escheated accounts as state funds. If the account owner comes forward, the state will then give the owner the cash equivalent of the face value of the account when the state escheated it.
Anyone can run a search to see if there are unclaimed funds out there in their name. The National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators allows visitors to search by state to see if they are entitled to any unclaimed funds. Each state has its own rules insofar as allowing citizens to claim previously unclaimed property. Typically, the state will require an individual to provide information that verifies his ownership of the unclaimed property. From there, the state will either mail that individual a claim form or will permit the person to fill the form out online so that he can print it out and submit to the state.
Escheat Example Involving a Dispute Among States Over Unclaimed Funds
Perhaps the most famous example of escheat is the case of Texas v.New Jersey, which the U.S. Supreme Court heard in 1965. Here, the issue that the Court was to hear concerned which state was legally entitled to escheat the property at issue. The problem was that Sun Oil Co., located in Texas, had unclaimed property – mostly checks that were either unclaimed or uncashed – in an amount exceeding $26,000.
Some of the payments dated back 40 years prior to the Supreme Court hearing the case, and there were over 1,700 creditors who could potentially lay claim to these funds. The last known address for these creditors was in Texas.
The problem was that Sun Oil Co. incorporated in the state of New Jersey, but they ran their corporate offices out of Pennsylvania. So which state had the right to escheat the unclaimed funds: Texas, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania? The state of Texas brought the case straight to the Supreme Court under Article III, section 2 of the Constitution, which gives the Court jurisdiction over cases that occur between the states. The Court agreed to hear the case.
New Jersey’s argument was that the ability to escheat should lie with the debtor’s state of incorporation, i.e. New Jersey.
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Talk Talk CEO responds to cyber attack
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TalkTalk CEO Dido Harding is interviewed after her mobile phone and Internet company revealed it was breached by Internet hackers. A TalkTalk customer, Rachel Acton, of Boston, England, says she is worried that her identity may have been stolen.
Attorney confirms Cosby deposition happened in Boston
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(NVO) – Bill Cosby testified under oath for about seven hours on Friday in response to a civil suit brought by a woman who accuses the veteran comedian of sexually abusing her when she was 15, a lawyer for the plaintiff said on Saturday.
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More than 400 flights canceled on U.S. East Coast due to flight tracking system problem in Washington, D.C.
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More than 400 flights were canceled at airports along the U.S. East Coast on Saturday due to a problem with a flight-tracking system in the Washington, D.C. area
Sunday Times makes fresh allegations over marathon doping
August 9, 2015 AthleticsArne Ljungqvist, Athletics, Beijing, Berlin, Blood doping, Boston, Chicago, Doping at the Olympic Games, Doping in Russia, Doping in sport, Drugs in sport, Hajo Seppelt, International Association of Athletics Federations, International Olympic Committee, Kenya, Lamine Diack, Liliya Shobukhova, London, Marathon, New York, Organizations, Russian Anti-Doping Agency, Sport of athletics, Sports, Tokyo, United Kingdom, United States, Wilson Kipsang, World Anti-Doping Agency, World Athleticssmbale
British newspaper claims leaked files suggest that winners of seven of the last 12 London marathons had “suspicious” blood scores, says other marathons should also be under scrutiny
Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez found guilty of 2013 murder
April 15, 2015 CrimeAaron Hernandez, Alexander Bradley, American football, Boston, Bristol, Carlos Ortiz, Criminal homicide, Daniel Abreu, Ernest Wallace, Hernández, Jose Baez, Jury, Law/Crime, Massachusetts, Murder, Murder of Odin Lloyd, National Football League controversies, National Football League player conduct policy, New England Patriots, North Attleborough, Odin Lloyd, player, Robert Kraft, Safirdo Furtado, Shawn Hernandez, Sports, Sports in the United States, United Statessmbale
A jury finds former National Football League star Aaron Hernandez guilty of first-degree murder in the June 2013 slaying of Odin Lloyd in an industrial park near his Massachusetts home.
New Yorkers get snow on the first day of spring
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Despite the arrival of spring, more snow hits New York City and the rest of the winter-weary U.S. Northeast.
Madonna’s 35 City ‘Rebel Heart’ Tour Announced For North America and Europe
March 2, 2015 MusicAlbums, Arthur Fogel, Australia, Barcelona, Boston, Chicago, Citi, France, Germany, Glasgow, Italy, Japan, Jonathan, Koln, Live Nation Entertainment, Living for Love, London, Los Angeles, Madonna, Madonna's 'Rebel Heart' Tour, MDNA, Miami, Montreal, Music, Musicians, New York, Paris, Philadelphia, Puerto Rico, Rebel Heart, Rebel Heart Tour, SAN JUAN, Songs, Sticky & Sweet Tour, The MDNA Tour, Ticketmaster, United Kingdom, United States, Vancouversmbale
Tour Kicks Off In Miami August 29th in Support of “Rebel Heart” Album.
Additional Concert Dates To Be Added In Australia And Asia
Massachusetts struggles to remove snow after massive storm
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Large snow storm in Massachusetts shuts down Boston transit and schools.
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Mike P. Lewis
About Mike P. Lewis
I’m currently the head of product at Airbnb’s Lux business unit. Prior to that I was the co-founder of two companies. Details below.
I’ve been at Airbnb since April 2015 and am currently the head of product for the Lux business unit. I manage 6 PM’s that focus on supply growth and host experience, guest growth and guest online experience, agent tools for the concierge, payment platform, infrastructure, and guest services (such as grocery pre-stocking or car rentals).
Prior to that, I was the product lead for the Airbnb for Work team. We built solutions for both companies so they can learn, adopt and utilize Airbnb for their employees and for the traveler so they can have a great business travel experience. I was lucky to get in on the ground floor as I was the first person hired at Airbnb for this project. We then grew the team, launched the first product in Aug 2015, and grew it to be used by over 700,000 companies in two years.
Fun Fact: I love to travel and have been to all 50 states.
I co-founded Kapost with Toby and Nader in 2009. Located in Boulder CO, Kapost is the leading B2B content marketing operations platform for B2B businesses. It has a fully featured content editing and management suite. While I was there, I ran product, BD, and HR. By 2015, we had grown it to over a 100 people and $10M in ARR. We raised $16M from Floodgate (SF), Salesforce (SF), LeadEdge (NY), and Cueball (Boston).
I also got engaged, married and had two kids during this time.
Remember when there were Facebook apps? Remember when they would spam the crap out of you? We were one of them. Sorry about that. We were a music service that connected your iTunes to Facebook and allowed you to play music from your or your friend’s iTunes on Facebook. We’d also post interesting news feed items like “Of all the songs played by your friends this week, here are the top 3 not in your library. Click here to play them.” We grew fast, getting to over 20 million monthly users just 6 months after launch. We were acquired by BuzzMedia (now SpinMedia) in early 2008. I was co-founder and head of product.
The company had some very interesting people involved: Lead investor Steve Case, CEO of Vox: Jim Bankoff (Chariman of Board), CEO of Threadless: Tom Ryan (board), Founder of Island Records: Chris Blackwell (board), David Goldberg (investor).
Our employees have gone on to do great things. We had just 12 employees at time of acquisition and they now doing interesting things:
– Pedro is now VP of Platform at Facebook (Then: Qloud CTO)
– Jim Delorenzo is now Head of Amazon Sports/Video (Then: Legal and head of BD)
– Noah is now CEO of The Action Network (Then: Product wizard)
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Lawmakers, not Gov. Tate Reeves, will control $1.2 billion in federal coronavirus relief
by Adam Ganucheau and Bobby Harrison May 7, 2020 July 6, 2020
House Speaker Philip Gunn, left, Gov. Tate Reeves and Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann address the media at a press conference on Thursday.
After days of bickering over who should control the spending of $1.2 billion in federal coronavirus relief, legislative leaders joined Gov. Tate Reeves at his Thursday press briefing to announce they would control the spending and listen to the governor’s advice.
Reeves for weeks insisted he had sole spending authority over the federal stimulus funds. But Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and House Speaker Philip Gunn abruptly called lawmakers back to Jackson last week to pass a bill that shored up their spending authority over the funds. Reeves then threatened to veto the bill, and Capitol politicos scrambled to whip votes for a possible veto override.
But just hours before Reeves’ deadline to sign or veto the bill, the leaders announced on Thursday they would try to work together on the federal spending authority after discussing it Wednesday evening at the Governor’s Mansion.
“I want to thank the governor for working with us to reach an agreement in this matter because as you know we’ve had some disagreements,” Gunn said. “The conclusion that we’ve reached is the Legislature will appropriate those dollars while working in conjunction with the governor administering those dollars.”
Gunn and Hosemann said the funds would work through the normal legislative appropriations process.
Reeves, who insisted on Thursday that he “didn’t care who gets to spend the money,” said he believes the most important thing was to get the federal funds to Mississippians who need it. But Reeves suggested that his involvement in the leaders’ understanding could change.
“I have made a determination that the best way, at this time, to get money to the people that need it is to reach out to the lieutenant governor and speaker and find a solution,” Reeves said. “Let me be clear: That is the best path forward for Mississippi today. If that changes, so be it.”
Reeves continued: “I am committed to working with legislative leadership as long as we can reach resolutions that are best for Mississippians. I believe (Hosemann and Gunn) are well-intentioned and want to do right. Now it’s time to execute.”
In Reeves’ daily news conferences the past four days, the governor said legislators taking action to try to take control of the funds could put people’s lives in jeopardy and accused legislators of engaging in “petty politics.”
But after a scathing letter from the speaker criticizing the governor’s comments, Reeves toned down his rhetoric in more recent news conferences. As the process unfolded, it appeared more likely that the governor’s veto would be overridden — something that has not happened to a Mississippi governor since 2002. And it would be the first time in the modern era that a Republican governor’s veto was overridden by a Republican majority Legislature.
Hosemann said on Thursday that the Senate will hold the bill lawmakers passed last week so that the three leaders can nail down details about how they will work to spend the federal funds. This delays any potential veto decision from Reeves and a veto override vote in the Legislature.
One area where negotiations will continue is whether to contract with a “third party administrator” to help disburse the funds in accordance with strict federal guidelines. Reeves maintains such an administrator is needed to ensure the state is not later required to pay back any of the funds.
The federal funding in question is part of the $2 trillion Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act that Congress passed in late March. The bill provides funding in a litany of areas as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including help for individuals, businesses, educational entities, state public health agencies and various other aspects of state and local governments.
Lawmakers are in session only for the rest of this week to discuss legislation that would help unemployed Mississippians receive financial assistance. They plan to return indefinitely on May 18 to begin passing the state’s regular general fund budget and debate other typical state matters.
<h1>Lawmakers, not Gov. Tate Reeves, will control $1.2 billion in federal coronavirus relief</h1> <p class="byline">by Adam Ganucheau, Mississippi Today <br />May 7, 2020</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">After <a href="https://mississippitoday.org/2020/05/04/cheap-theatrics-and-false-personal-insults-speaker-gunn-blisters-gov-reeves-over-cares-act-spending-authority/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">days of bickering</a> over who should control the spending of $1.2 billion in federal coronavirus relief, legislative leaders joined Gov. Tate Reeves at his Thursday press briefing to announce they would control the spending and listen to the governor’s advice.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Reeves for weeks insisted he had sole spending authority over the federal stimulus funds. But Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and House Speaker Philip Gunn abruptly called lawmakers back to Jackson last week <a href="https://mississippitoday.org/2020/05/01/lawmakers-strip-gov-tate-reeves-of-spending-authority-over-1-25-billion-in-federal-coronavirus-aid/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">to pass a bill that shored up their spending authority over the funds</a>. Reeves then threatened to veto the bill, and Capitol politicos scrambled to whip votes for a possible veto override.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">But just hours before Reeves' deadline to sign or veto the bill, the leaders announced on Thursday they would try to work together on the federal spending authority after discussing it Wednesday evening at the Governor’s Mansion.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">“I want to thank the governor for working with us to reach an agreement in this matter because as you know we’ve had some disagreements,” Gunn said. “The conclusion that we’ve reached is the Legislature will appropriate those dollars while working in conjunction with the governor administering those dollars.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Gunn and Hosemann said the funds would work through the normal legislative appropriations process.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Reeves, who insisted on Thursday that he “didn’t care who gets to spend the money,” said he believes the most important thing was to get the federal funds to Mississippians who need it. But Reeves suggested that his involvement in the leaders' understanding could change.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">“I have made a determination that the best way, at this time, to get money to the people that need it is to reach out to the lieutenant governor and speaker and find a solution,” Reeves said. “Let me be clear: That is the best path forward for Mississippi today. If that changes, so be it.” </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Reeves continued: “I am committed to working with legislative leadership as long as we can reach resolutions that are best for Mississippians. I believe (Hosemann and Gunn) are well-intentioned and want to do right. Now it’s time to execute.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">In Reeves' daily news conferences the past four days, the governor said legislators taking action to try to take control of the funds could put people's lives in jeopardy and accused legislators of engaging in "petty politics." </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">But after a scathing letter from the speaker criticizing the governor's comments, Reeves toned down his rhetoric in more recent news conferences. As the process unfolded, it appeared more likely that the governor's veto would be overridden — something that has not happened to a Mississippi governor since 2002. And it would be the first time in the modern era that a Republican governor's veto was overridden by a Republican majority Legislature.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Hosemann said on Thursday that the Senate will hold the bill lawmakers passed last week so that the three leaders can nail down details about how they will work to spend the federal funds. This delays any potential veto decision from Reeves and a veto override vote in the Legislature.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">One area where negotiations will continue is whether to contract with a "third party administrator" to help disburse the funds in accordance with strict federal guidelines. Reeves maintains such an administrator is needed to ensure the state is not later required to pay back any of the funds.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400"> The federal funding in question is part of the $2 trillion Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act that Congress passed in late March. The bill provides funding in a litany of areas as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including help for individuals, businesses, educational entities, state public health agencies and various other aspects of state and local governments.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Lawmakers are in session only for the rest of this week<a href="https://mississippitoday.org/2020/05/05/after-stripping-gov-reeves-of-covid-19-relief-spending-authority-lawmakers-will-convene-this-week-to-begin-spending-the-money-themselves/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> to discuss legislation that would help unemployed Mississippians</a> receive financial assistance. They plan to return indefinitely on May 18 to begin passing the state’s regular general fund budget and debate other typical state matters.</span></p>
This <a target="_blank" href="https://mississippitoday.org/2020/05/07/lawmakers-not-gov-tate-reeves-will-control-1-2-billion-in-federal-coronavirus-relief/">article</a> first appeared on <a target="_blank" href="https://mississippitoday.org">Mississippi Today</a> and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
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Despite some help, over half of Mississippi’s child care centers have closed as they struggle to remain solvent amid COVID-19
by Anna Wolfe June 1, 2020 January 11, 2021
Forty two 42 percent of day care centers in Mississippi have lost at least half of their revenue and 51 percent cannot currently pay even half of their monthly expenses, according to centers that responded to a survey by The Graduate Center for the Study of Early Learning and the Center for Research Evaluation at the University of Mississippi.
Some officials are calling on the state to invest more in child care centers as the industry is pushed to the brink amid Mississippians heading back to work.
Two weeks into the COVID-19 crisis, Deneka Alexander, executive director of Tiny Steps Academy in Gulfport, reopened her child care center to support the parents working through the pandemic.
Her 10,000-square-foot facility can hold up to 150 children, but as parents have become unemployed or continue working from home after the economy screeched to a halt in March, her attendance dropped to fewer than 40 kids.
“Just imagine: lights, water and everything keeps going. I still have to provide food and you name it for my children and give them the best care,” Alexander told Mississippi Today in late May. “I really don’t know how long we’re going to be able to keep the doors open.”
Across the state, 42 percent of centers have lost at least half of their revenue and 51 percent cannot currently pay even half of their monthly expenses, according to responses from 425 centers through a survey conducted by The Graduate Center for the Study of Early Learning and the Center for Research Evaluation at the University of Mississippi.
The survey did not distinguish between child care providers mostly reliant on government subsidies or centers with higher-income, private-pay customers.
Mississippi officials closed public schools in mid-March but did not make any determination about the state’s 1,462 licensed child care centers, more than half of which have closed. As of late May, just 636 remained open, according to the Mississippi Department of Human Services.
Local health officials told child care centers to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations for preventing the spread of COVID-19, including increasing the intensity of cleaning and disinfecting within the facilities and limiting the number of children to each classroom, which requires additional staff at a time when child care centers are struggling to manage their budgets.
“It’s just been this crazy confusing set of circumstances that child care centers are finding themselves really in a difficult spot trying to respond to the needs of parents but remain solvent,” said Carol Burnett, executive director of the Mississippi Low-Income Child Care Initiative.
A crucial element of the overall economy, the nation’s child care system is a private industry, the burden of which falls on parents who oftentimes do not earn enough at their jobs to afford the weekly bill. Some lower income workers are eligible for subsidized child care, delivered through a voucher from the Child Care Payment Program portion of the federal Child Care Development Fund block grant. Parents must pay a copayment, a portion of the child care tuition, and they can use the voucher at any center that is approved by Human Services as a Child Care Payment Program provider.
But because of funding shortfalls, the voucher has only reached about 10 to 20 percent of parents who qualify based on their income, the Initiative estimates. Though the Department of Human Services reported that it eliminated the historically long wait list for the voucher by 2019, many parents continue to wait for approval, scraping together day care where they can. Some low-income parents may not qualify because of other eligibility barriers, such as the requirement they cooperate with child support enforcement.
Many providers in low-income areas try to work with these parents, Burnett said, sometimes providing uncompensated care with the hopes the parents will eventually receive the voucher — just one more reason the centers struggle financially.
The Mississippi Department of Human Services requested and received a waiver from the federal government in light of COVID-19 so it could keep paying vouchers to child care centers based on their enrollment before the virus hit, not by attendance, in March and April.
This policy helped the centers, especially those with a large voucher population, but it didn’t consider the centers in mostly low-income areas which serve many working parents without the subsidy and which were barely making ends meet before the virus.
For weeks, the centers also had to continue charging the voucher copayment to parents, even those whose children weren’t still attending, so that the centers could receive the subsidy, until the state finally secured another federal waiver to suspend that requirement.
“DHS was trying to be generous and supportive, and they were, to the extent that they took the step to get the waiver for the copayment, but the measure had less of an impact than DHS realizes,” Burnett told Mississippi Today.
Mississippi is receiving an additional $47 million in its Child Care Development Fund from the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act to aid the state’s working parents.
With its Childcare Crisis Assistance in Isolation Response Plan, Human Services and the Mississippi State Department of Health have offered emergency child care assistance to essential workers during the pandemic, such as heath care workers, first responders, emergency personnel and essential government workers, but not to other private essential employees such as grocery and retail workers. By May 22, Human Services had issued 695 emergency certificates and helped open two new emergency child care centers in Petal and Purvis. Another 318 centers were designated crisis assistance centers, which allowed them to take the emergency certificate.
“We have emergency and essential personnel risking their health and wellbeing every day to continue to provide the care and support we need to sustain our daily lives,” Human Services director Bob Anderson said in April. “They should not have the additional burden of finding both care and education for their children.”
The Mississippi Low-Income Child Care Initiative has recommended the state take several additional steps to stabilize the child care delivery system and increase access to child care subsidies by suspending the copayment and relaxing certain requirements, such as child support enforcement.
“Some (centers) are at serious risk of permanently closing if prolonged COVID-19- related closures occur or enrollments decline. Enabling CCPP (Child Care Payment Program) to be robust and serve as many as possible will help preserve child care centers as critical support systems for parents who will have to start putting the pieces back together,” the Initiative said in an April 10 letter to Human Services.
As the state economy slowly reopens, Burnett worries about what will be left of the child care industry if the state fails to make targeted investments in its centers.
The irony now for Alexander is that since she has had to cut staff, while at the same time decreasing the ratio of children per worker, she cannot accept any more children, such as the few whose parents are returning to work.
“I have parents just lined up trying to get back into the facility, but they can’t come back because I can’t pay someone to have an extra, maybe, three children,” she said.
Alexander could have technically required the families who kept their kids home to continue paying the child care fee in order to “hold” their spot at her center, but she’s chosen not to impose that financial burden on her parents.
“In a time like this, there is no way I could look at my parents and say, ‘Hey, you have to continue to pay me,'” Alexander said. “So at this time I am just suffering through it.”
by Anna Wolfe, Mississippi Today
<h1>Despite some help, over half of Mississippi’s child care centers have closed as they struggle to remain solvent amid COVID-19</h1> <p class="byline">by Anna Wolfe, Mississippi Today <br />June 1, 2020</p> <h3>Some officials are calling on the state to invest more in child care centers as the industry is pushed to the brink amid Mississippians heading back to work.</h3> <p class="has-drop-cap">Two weeks into the COVID-19 crisis, Deneka Alexander, executive director of Tiny Steps Academy in Gulfport, reopened her child care center to support the parents working through the pandemic.</p> <p>Her 10,000-square-foot facility can hold up to 150 children, but as parents have become unemployed or continue working from home after the economy screeched to a halt in March, her attendance dropped to fewer than 40 kids.</p> <p>"Just imagine: lights, water and everything keeps going. I still have to provide food and you name it for my children and give them the best care," Alexander told Mississippi Today in late May. "I really don’t know how long we’re going to be able to keep the doors open."</p> <p>Across the state, 42 percent of centers have lost at least half of their revenue and 51 percent cannot currently pay even half of their monthly expenses, according to <a href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/6928493-Kellogg-Summary-v5FINAL-002.html">responses from 425 centers through a survey</a> conducted by The Graduate Center for the Study of Early Learning and the Center for Research Evaluation at the University of Mississippi.</p> <p>The survey did not distinguish between child care providers mostly reliant on government subsidies or centers with higher-income, private-pay customers.</p> <p>Mississippi officials closed public schools in mid-March but did not make any determination about the state's 1,462 licensed child care centers, more than half of which have closed. As of late May, just 636 remained open, according to the Mississippi Department of Human Services.</p> <p>Local health officials told child care centers to follow <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/guidance-for-childcare.html#open">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations</a> for preventing the spread of COVID-19, including increasing the intensity of cleaning and disinfecting within the facilities and limiting the number of children to each classroom, which requires additional staff at a time when child care centers are struggling to manage their budgets.</p> <p>“It’s just been this crazy confusing set of circumstances that child care centers are finding themselves really in a difficult spot trying to respond to the needs of parents but remain solvent,” said Carol Burnett, executive director of the Mississippi Low-Income Child Care Initiative.</p> <p>A crucial element of the overall economy, the nation's child care system is a private industry, the burden of which falls on parents who oftentimes do not earn enough at their jobs to afford the weekly bill. Some lower income workers are eligible for subsidized child care, delivered through a voucher from the Child Care Payment Program portion of the federal Child Care Development Fund block grant. Parents must pay a copayment, a portion of the child care tuition, and they can use the voucher at any center that is approved by Human Services as a Child Care Payment Program provider.</p> <p>But because of funding shortfalls, the voucher has only reached about 10 to 20 percent of parents who qualify based on their income, <a href="https://www.mschildcare.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2019_CCDF-at-20_report.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the Initiative estimates</a>. Though the Department of Human Services reported that it eliminated the historically long wait list for the voucher by 2019, many parents continue to wait for approval, scraping together day care where they can. Some low-income parents may not qualify because of other eligibility barriers, such as the <a href="https://mississippitoday.org/2019/01/28/mississippi-demands-accountability-from-parents-on-public-assistance-so-why-is-the-state-so-secretive-about-how-it-manages-welfare-funds/">requirement they cooperate with child support enforcement</a>.</p> <p class="has-drop-cap">Many providers in low-income areas try to work with these parents, Burnett said, sometimes providing uncompensated care with the hopes the parents will eventually receive the voucher — just one more reason the centers struggle financially.</p> <p>The Mississippi Department of Human Services requested and received a waiver from the federal government in light of COVID-19 so it could keep paying vouchers to child care centers based on their enrollment before the virus hit, not by attendance, in March and April.</p> <p>This policy helped the centers, especially those with a large voucher population, but it didn't consider the centers in mostly low-income areas which serve many working parents without the subsidy and which were barely making ends meet before the virus.</p> <p>For weeks, the centers also had to continue charging the voucher copayment to parents, even those whose children weren't still attending, so that the centers could receive the subsidy, until the state finally secured another federal waiver to suspend that requirement.</p> <p>“DHS was trying to be generous and supportive, and they were, to the extent that they took the step to get the waiver for the copayment, but the measure had less of an impact than DHS realizes,” Burnett told Mississippi Today.</p> <p class="has-drop-cap">Mississippi is receiving an additional $47 million in its Child Care Development Fund from the <a href="https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr748/BILLS-116hr748enr.pdf">Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act </a>to aid the state's working parents.</p> <p>With its Childcare Crisis Assistance in Isolation Response Plan, Human Services and the Mississippi State Department of Health have offered emergency child care assistance to essential workers during the pandemic, such as heath care workers, first responders, emergency personnel and essential government workers, but not to other private essential employees such as grocery and retail workers. By May 22, Human Services had issued 695 emergency certificates and helped open two new emergency child care centers in Petal and Purvis. Another 318 centers were designated crisis assistance centers, which allowed them to take the emergency certificate.</p> <p>"We have emergency and essential personnel risking their health and wellbeing every day to continue to provide the care and support we need to sustain our daily lives," Human Services director Bob Anderson said in April. “They should not have the additional burden of finding both care and education for their children.”</p> <p>The Mississippi Low-Income Child Care Initiative has recommended the state take several additional steps to stabilize the child care delivery system and increase access to child care subsidies by suspending the copayment and relaxing certain requirements, such as child support enforcement.</p> <p>"Some (centers) are at serious risk of permanently closing if prolonged COVID-19- related closures occur or enrollments decline. Enabling CCPP (Child Care Payment Program) to be robust and serve as many as possible will help preserve child care centers as critical support systems for parents who will have to start putting the pieces back together," the Initiative said in an April 10 letter to Human Services.</p> <p>As the state economy slowly reopens, Burnett worries about what will be left of the child care industry if the state fails to make targeted investments in its centers.</p> <p>The irony now for Alexander is that since she has had to cut staff, while at the same time decreasing the ratio of children per worker, she cannot accept any more children, such as the few whose parents are returning to work.</p> <p>"I have parents just lined up trying to get back into the facility, but they can't come back because I can't pay someone to have an extra, maybe, three children," she said.</p> <p>Alexander could have technically required the families who kept their kids home to continue paying the child care fee in order to "hold" their spot at her center, but she's chosen not to impose that financial burden on her parents.</p> <p>"In a time like this, there is no way I could look at my parents and say, 'Hey, you have to continue to pay me,'" Alexander said. "So at this time I am just suffering through it."</p>
This <a target="_blank" href="https://mississippitoday.org/2020/06/01/mississippi-child-care-centers-face-closures-due-to-coronavirus/">article</a> first appeared on <a target="_blank" href="https://mississippitoday.org">Mississippi Today</a> and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
Anna Wolfe
Anna Wolfe, a native of Tacoma, Wa., is an investigative reporter writing about poverty and economic justice. Before joining the staff at Mississippi Today in September of 2018, Anna worked for three years at Clarion Ledger. She also worked as an investigative reporter for the Center for Public Integrity and Jackson Free Press. Anna has received recognition for her work, including the 2020 Al Neuharth Innovation in Investigative Journalism Award and the February 2020 Sidney Award for reporting on Mississippi’s debtors prisons, a first place 2020 Green Eyeshade Award for reporting on jobs, poverty and the Mississippi economy and the Bill Minor Prize for Investigative Journalism in 2019 and 2018 for reporting on unfair medical billing practices and hunger in the Mississippi Delta.
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All accidents and injuries on campus should be reported to the on-duty security officer as soon as possible. The on-duty security officer may be reached by phone at 651-290-6330 or 651-227-9171 or by radio at 651-224-8763. There are first aid kits available at the Information/Security Desk at the front (Summit Avenue) entrance and in Student Services.
Emergency Procedures for Fires
Pull the nearest fire alarm box. This will sound alarms in the building and cause all fire and smoke barrier doors to close automatically.
Evacuate people a safe distance away from the fire area.
If the fire is outside your room and the door or exit is hot, stay in the room, stay low, open a window for fresh air, and if you are able, call 911 or security to report your location. If there is no phone available, call out for help.
If the fire is out of control, immediately exit the building, do not use the elevators. If there is anyone in the area that needs assistance evacuating the building, notify Security immediately.
As soon as you are in a safe place, contact Security by phone at 651-290-6330 or 651-227-9171 or by radio at 651-224-8763, to advise them on the type and status of the fire.
The fire department will advise Security if and when the building can be safely re-entered. You may not re-enter the building until the fire department gives the all clear.
Report details of the fire to Security immediately after the all clear is given.
If the law school closes as a result of a fire, the Dean or Dean’s designee will notify the law school community.
Emergency Procedures for Storms
The severe-weather sirens are tested on the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. If, at any other time the emergency sirens activate, proceed as follows:
Immediately proceed to the lower level of the library or the 1931 building. Stay clear of any outside perimeter windows. Remain in the lower level of the library or the 1931 building until the all-clear status is announced by security personnel.
Escort Service and Security
The normal hours of operation for the law school’s Security staff are: Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to midnight; Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to midnight. A Security officer may be contacted at the Summit Avenue main security desk or by calling 651-290-6330 or 651-227-9171 or by radio at 651-224-8763.
The campus Security department maintains an escort service when the campus is open. A security officer will provide an escort within a 6-block radius of the law school. Students may request an escort by contacting a Security officer at the main security desk. Security escorts are available until 30 minutes before campus building closing time.
All persons are requested to cooperate with a Security officer who asks for identification. All crimes occurring on campus must be reported to the on-duty security officer, who will contact the St. Paul Police Department.
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Tagged: Steve Green (1998)
I am beginning to try and help contribute to a local sports website called MetroSportsReport.com. The site covers a wide variety of sports in the Cedar Rapids area. They started with coverage of high school and collegiate events and now are branching out to cover the Cedar Rapids Kernels more in depth this season. Check the site out if you are interested. I will continue to post here as well as my blog posts tend to run longer than what they are looking for. I can’t help it. I tend to continue to branch out with each topic until people forget where the conversation started. Character flaw perhaps. At any rate I did some additional research into the World Baseball Classic and the Cedar Rapids professional baseball alumni who have participated in the event and here is what I came up with. Some of this content may be repeat info from previous blog posts, so I apologize in advance.
The World Baseball Classic has returned this spring for its third competition. Once again there are several Cedar Rapids professional baseball alumni coaching and competing in the event. Erick Aybar (2003), Michael Collins (2004-05), Ever Magallanes (2007), Efren Navarro (2008), Nick Pugliese (2009) and Hainley Statia (2006) each are representing their countries this year.
Nick Pugliese is playing for Italy and struck out one batter in 1 1/3 scoreless innings of work to earn the win as Italy defeated Mexico 6-5 in the opening game of pool D. Italy has advanced to the second round after defeating Canada in their second game. Pugliese posted a 3-2 record with 2 saves and a 2.52 E.R.A. in 24 games for the 2009 Kernels squad. Pugliese struck out 46 in 35 2/3 innings of work while finishing 11 games as the Kernels squad finished with a 78-60 record under manager Bill Mosiello. Pugliese pitched in the Angels minor league system until 2011. He spent the 2012 season pitching professionally in Italy.
Efren Navarro and Ever Magallanes each represented Mexico in the event this year. Mexico has been eliminated from the competition after losses to Italy and Canada despite topping the United States. Navarro was a 2008 Midwest League All-Star for the Kernels. He hit .269 with 18 doubles, 2 HR and 45 RBI in 94 games for Cedar Rapids. Navarro played for the Salt Lake Bees (Angels Triple-A) in 2012.
Ever Magallanes managed the Cedar Rapids Kernels to a 78-61 record in 2007 season. Magallanes was inducted into the Caribbean Baseball Hall of Fame this past winter along with Fernando Valenzuela and Houston Jimenez. Magallanes played 11 seasons for the Monterrey Sultanes, Tabasco Olmecas, and the Oaxaca Guerreros in the Mexican League. He appeared in three major league games with the Cleveland Indians making three plate appearances in 1991 earning a walk in one of them. Magallanes has been working within the Chicago White Sox organization as a manager and coach since 2009.
Erick Aybar is making his World Baseball Classic playing for the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic has earned a spot in the second round of the tournament. Aybar hit .308 with six HR, 10 triples, 57 RBI and stole 32 bases in 125 games for the 2003 Cedar Rapids Kernels. The team finished in 10th place at 66-72 under manager Todd Claus. Aybar has hit .278 with 129 doubles, 33 triples, 32 HR, 251 RBI and stole 98 bases in his seven MLB seasons with the Angels thus far. He won the American League Gold Glove at shortstop in 2011.
Michael Collins is making his third appearance in the World Baseball Classic. He coached Australia in pool B this year after playing for the team in the classic in 2009 and 2006. Collins hit .320 with 32 doubles, 7 HR, 64 RBI and stole 16 bases in 100 games during the 2005 season for the Kernels. Cedar Rapids finished the season with a 65-75 record under manager Bobby Magallanes. Collins was a member of the 2004 Kernels teams as well hitting .207 with 1 HR and 12 RBI in 33 games.
Michael Collins played baseball in the Angels organization for eight seasons (2001-08). Collins played in the Padres minor league system in 2009-10 before returning to Australia where he has played for the Canberra Calvary during the 2010 and 2011 seasons of the Australian Baseball League.
Hainley Statia is representing the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic for the third time. Statia is among a very select group to be selected to play in all three WBC competitions (2006, 2009, and 2013). Hainley Statia hit .297 with 1 HR, 31 doubles, 38 RBI and stole 23 bases in 111 games for the 2006 Kernels squad.
There have been 15 Cedar Rapids professional baseball alumni who have made a combined 23 appearances on the World Baseball Classic rosters. Here is the complete list of Cedar Rapids professional baseball alumni who have been selected to coach or play in the WBC.
Michael Collins (2004-05)
Trent Durrington (1996)
Rich Thompson (2003)
Steve Green (1998)
Aaron Guiel (1994)
Tom Gregorio (2000)
Hainley Statia (2006)
Scot Shields (1998)
Luis Pujols – coach (Cedar Rapids Astros – 1974)
Ever Magallanes – coach (Cedar Rapids manager – 2007)
Freddy Sandoval (2005)
Kevin Ramos (2010)
Michael Collins – coach (2004-05)
Erick Aybar (2003)
Nick Pugliese (2009)
Efren Navarro (2008)
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Report calls for web pre-screening to end UK’s child abuse ‘explosion’
16 Mar 2020 1 Cryptography, Facebook, Instagram, Law & order, Privacy, Snapchat, WhatsApp
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by Lisa Vaas
A UK inquiry into child sexual abuse facilitated by the internet has recommended that the government require apps to pre-screen images before publishing them, in order to tackle “an explosion” in images of child sex abuse.
The No. 1 recommendation from the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse (IICSA) report, which was published on Thursday:
The government should require industry to pre-screen material before it is uploaded to the internet to prevent access to known indecent images of children.
While most apps and platforms require users (of non-kid-specific services) to be at least 13, their lackluster age verification is also undermining children’s safety online, the inquiry says. Hence, recommendation No. 3:
The government should introduce legislation requiring providers of online services and social media platforms to implement more stringent age verification techniques on all relevant devices.
The report contained grim statistics. The inquiry found that there are multiple millions of indecent images of kids in circulation worldwide, with some of them reaching “unprecedented levels of depravity.”
The imagery isn’t only “depraved”; it’s also easy to get to, the inquiry said, referring to research from the National Crime Agency (NCA) that found that you can find child exploitation images within three clicks when using mainstream search engines. According to the report, the UK is the third greatest consumer in the world of the live streaming of abuse.
The report describes one such case: that of siblings who were groomed online by a 57-year-old man who posed as a 22-year-old woman. He talked the two into performing sexual acts in front of a webcam and threatened to share graphic images of them online if they didn’t.
How do we stem the tide?
The NCA has previously proposed that internet companies scan images against its hash database prior to being uploaded. If content is identified as a known indecent image, it can then be prevented from being uploaded.
Apple, Facebook, Google, Dropbox and Microsoft, among others, automatically scan images (and sometimes video) uploaded to their servers. The NCA says that, as it understands it, they only screen content after it’s been published, thereby enabling abusive images to proliferate.
The thinking: why not stop the images dead in their tracks before the offense occurs?
One reason: it can’t be done without disabling the end-to-end encryption in WhatsApp, for example, or other privacy-minded services and apps, according to Matthew Green, cryptographer and professor at Johns Hopkins University. Green explains that the most famous scanning technology is based on PhotoDNA: an algorithm developed by Microsoft Research and Dr. Hany Farid.
PhotoDNA and Google’s machine-learning tool, which it freely released to address the problem, have a commonality, Green says:
They only work if providers […] have access to the plaintext of the images for scanning, typically at the platform’s servers. End-to-end encrypted [E2E] messaging throws a monkey wrench into these systems. If the provider can’t read the image file, then none of these systems will work.
Green says that some experts have proposed a way around the problem: providers can push the image scanning from the servers out to the client devices – i.e., your phone, which already has the cleartext data.
The client device can then perform the scan, and report only images that get flagged as CSAI [child sexual abuse imagery]. This approach removes the need for servers to see most of your data, at the cost of enlisting every client device into a distributed surveillance network.
The problem with that approach? The details of the scanning algorithms are private. Green suspects this could be because those algorithms are “very fragile” and could be used to bypass scanning if they fell into the wrong hands:
Presumably, the concern is that criminals who gain free access to these algorithms and databases might be able to subtly modify their CSAI content so that it looks the same to humans but no longer triggers detection algorithms. Alternatively, some criminals might just use this access to avoid transmitting flagged content altogether.
Cryptographers are working on this problem, but “the devil is in the [performance] details,” Green says.
Does that mean that the fight against CSAI can’t be won without forfeiting E2E encryption? As it is, the inquiry is recommending fast action, suggesting that some of its recommended steps be taken before the end of September – likely not enough time for cryptographers to figure out how to effectively prescreen imagery before it’s published, as in, before it slips behind the privacy shroud of encryption.
The inquiry’s report is only the latest of a string of scathing assessments of social media’s role in the spread of abuse imagery. According to the report, social media companies appear motivated to “avoid reputational damage” rather than prioritizing protection of victims.
Prof Alexis Jay, the chair of the inquiry:
The serious threat of child sexual abuse facilitated by the internet is an urgent problem which cannot be overstated. Despite industry advances in technology to detect and combat online facilitated abuse, the risk of immeasurable harm to children and their families shows no sign of diminishing.
Internet companies, law enforcement and government [should] implement vital measures to prioritise the protection of children and prevent abuse facilitated online.
The UK and the US are on parallel paths to battle internet-facilitated child sexual abuse, though, at least in the US, privacy advocates view recent political moves as ill-disguised attacks on encryption and privacy. The EARN-IT Act is a case in point: now making its way through Congress, the bill has been introduced by legislators who’ve used the specter of online child exploitation to argue for the weakening of encryption.
One of the problems of the EARN IT bill: the proposed legislation “offers no meaningful solutions” to the problem of child exploitation, as the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) says:
It doesn’t help organizations that support victims. It doesn’t equip law enforcement agencies with resources to investigate claims of child exploitation or training in how to use online platforms to catch perpetrators. Rather, the bill’s authors have shrewdly used defending children as the pretense for an attack on our free speech and security online.
You can’t directly compare British and US legal rights. But at least in the US, legal analysts say that the EARN IT Act, which would compel internet companies to follow “best practices” lest they be stripped of Section 230 protections against being sued for publishing illegal content, would be in violation of the First and Fourth Constitutional Amendments protections for, respectively, free speech and unreasonable search.
Private companies like Facebook voluntarily scan for violative content because they’re not state actors. If they’re forced to screen, they become state actors, and then they (generally; case law differs) legally need to secure warrants to search digital evidence.
Thus, as argued by Riana Pfefferkorn, Associate Director of Surveillance and Cybersecurity at The Center for Internet and Society at Stanford Law School, forcing scanning could actually lead, ironically, to court suppression of evidence of the child sexual exploitation crimes targeted by the bill.
How would it work in the UK? I’m not a lawyer, but if you’re familiar with British law, please do add your thoughts to the comments section.
Naked Security’s Mark Stockley saw another wrinkle in the inquiry’s recommendations about prescreening content: It reminded him of Article 13 of the European Copyright Directive, also known as the Meme Killer. It’s yet another legal directive that critics say takes an “unprecedented step towards the transformation of the internet, from an open platform for sharing and innovation, into a tool for the automated surveillance and control of its users.”
The directive will force for-profit platforms like YouTube, Tumblr, and Twitter to proactively scan user-uploaded content for material that infringes copyright… scanning that’s been error-prone and prohibitively expensive for smaller platforms. It wouldn’t make exceptions, even for services run by individuals, small companies or non-profits.
EU member states have until 7 June 2021 to implement the new reforms, but the UK will have left the EU by then. As the BBC reported in January, Universities and Science Minister Chris Skidmore has said that the UK won’t implement the EU Copyright Directive after the country leaves the EU.
How about the inquiry’s call for web pre-screening? Will it make it into law?
If it does, we’ll let you know.
One comment on “Report calls for web pre-screening to end UK’s child abuse ‘explosion’”
Chiggsy (@chiggsy) says:
Nothing will make me accept backdoors in my crypto. No tale of woe, no reciting of abuses, however loathsome, nothing. Best wishes to the victims, hope things work out for them, but no crypto concessions.
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Tag: art
Banksy Paintings Auctions For $2.9m With Proceeds Going To A Palestinian Hospital
They were donated to ABCD Bethlehem, a non-for-profit group that supports Palestinian children with disabilities.
Three paintings by anonymous British artist, Banksy, have sold for $2.9m at a London auction, with the proceeds being donated to a hospital in Bethlehem, Palestine.
Banksy is known for his works of political and social commentary.
The trio of paintings, titled the “Mediterranean Sea View 2017” reference the European refugee crisis.
The “traditionally framed, romantic-era style oil paintings depicting tumultuous seascapes” as described by BBC, were altered by Banksy’s addition of life jackets and buoys.
Alex Branczik, Sotheby’s head of contemporary art for Europe, said prior to the auction, “In ‘Mediterranean Sea View 2017,’ Banksy corrupts three found oil paintings with his own witty reworkings to create something that, while posing as a 19th-Century seascape, spotlights one of the burning issues of the 21st Century.”
The paintings are a powerful social commentary on Europe’s migrant crisis of the past decade. The migrant crisis saw countless amounts of refugees enduring dangerous journeys across the Mediterranean and Aegean seas on boats and makeshift to flee war, armed conflict and social unrest. While many made it to European shores, thousands died at sea.
Prior to the London based auction, the paintings were displayed in the lobby of The Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem. The Walled Off Hotel was opened by Banksy in 2017, to draw attention to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.
They were donated to ABCD Bethlehem, a non-for-profit group that supports Palestinian children with disabilities. The proceeds will go towards building a new acute stroke unit and buying children’s rehabilitation equipment for the Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR). The BASR provides medical, surgical and rehabilitation services in Palestine.
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Press Release -- April 4th, 2013
Source: KDDI America
KDDI Group expands into the ethnic market in the US with new prepaid card service
New York, New York, April 4, 2013/ PRWeb/-- KDDI America, the US subsidiary of KDDI and one of the largest leading telecommunication companies ranked 214 on the Global 2012 Fortune 500 list, announced today that Locus Telecommunications, a subsidiary of KDDI will be expanding into the US consumer marketplace with a new service feature Family Plan under the brand of H2O® Wireless (“H2O.”)
The H2O® brand was introduced to market in 2005 and offers a no-contract prepaid wireless service geared towards ethnic market in the US. The service allows a budget-conscious solution for families as well as individuals when calling both domestically and internationally. “We have seen a significant demand for prepaid services with such individuals as those have immigrated to the US and are in need of budget-conscious solutions to keep in touch with family abroad, or keen to use budget-conscious data services,” says Mr. Yasunori Matsuda, COO of Locus.
According to Center for Immigration Studies, the ethnic market is still growing in the US with 1.3 million people arrive annually and as of 2010, the number of immigrants and their families has reached up to 40 million.*1
KDDI Group has been working to develop the international wholesale voice market mainly for immigrant populations. Currently, KDDI Group serves 170 countries and 600 carriers targeted to business customers. KDDI has been cultivating this market for some decades, and is amongst the top 5 players globally.
As domestic mobile market is reaching its plateau in Japan, KDDI recognizes that it is of paramount importance to broaden their business portfolio outside Japan and ascertain the sustainable business growth for future. In that sense, the US consumer market is one of KDDI’s top priorities and is keen to build up a foothold, starting with ethnic market and expanding to the broader US audience, through Locus, one of KDDI’s group companies in the US.
KDDI America and Locus boast a strong business relationship providing premier quality service together for both wireless service and calling card in the US.
To get further information of the specific service of H2O, please visit our website: https://www.h2owirelessnow.com
About KDDI America
KDDI America is the U.S. division of the KDDI Group of companies, a Fortune Global 500 company and leading provider of international telecommunications and collocation facilities around the world. KDDI America provides high-quality network solutions to clients with telecommunication needs throughout Asia Pacific, EMEA and the Americas. KDDI Group is a pioneer and innovator in the Ethernet world, being the first telecom provider to provide switched Ethernet services between Asia and the United States. It is also a leading provider in international data centers and value-added services through its group company, TELEHOUSE, in the United States, Europe and Asia. For more information about KDDI America, please visit www.kddia.com.
About KDDI Corporation
Based in Tokyo, Japan, KDDI Corporation is a leading global communication service provider with a proven track record of quality and reliability in 170 countries worldwide. KDDI has 100 offices in 26 countries in the world, and more than 18,000 employees. KDDI offers quality services and effective solutions for both consumer and business partners. KDDI’s brand “au” delivers mobile and fixed-line services facilitating convenient and effortless communication experience for consumers. With multitude of and ever-expanding ICT realm ranging from FMC networks to data centers, applications and security strategies strengthen KDDI’s business clients. KDDI group strives forth another step closer to become a truly global company through diversity, integration and persistent expansion into international community. http://global.kddi.com/.
About Locus Telecommunications, Inc.
Headquartered in Fort Lee, New Jersey, Locus Telecommunications has been an industry leader for nearly three decades, with proven offerings in long distance, prepaid wireless, point-of-sale and carrier services within U.S. Today, Locus has more than 200 employees, serves more than million customers, maintains a national distributor network that spans over 100,000 retailers and generates more than billion network minutes each month. Throughout its growth, the company has kept its focus on its customers while always staying ahead of the curve – with advanced technology that meets consumers’ emerging needs and affordable services to save them money. Locus is a subsidiary of KDDI, a $40-billion leading global carrier. www.locustelecom.com.
About H2O® Wireless
H2O® Wireless offers no-contract wireless plans and phones for every need and budget, using the nation’s largest and most reliable GSM, CDMA and 3G/4G networks. Get unlimited talk and text, data, pay-per-use plans, and more with phones from every major brand. Or, use H2O® Wireless with your existing iPhone, Android or other smart phone with H2O SIM Starter Kit – all with no contracts, activation fees, overages or hidden fees. Find H2O® Wireless at over 100,000 retailers nationwide including Best Buy or visit www.H2OWirelessNow.com. H2O® Wireless is a Locus Telecommunications brand.
Reference: 1) Steven A. Camarota, Center for Immigration studies, Immigrants in the United States A Profile of America’s Foreign-Born Population, Washington, 2012.
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The Dragon’s Devotion
Corentin is a scholar with a secret—his magical Talent allows him to turn into a dragon, and he isn’t alone in that ability. Long ago, dragons were hunted fiercely, until they went into hiding, becoming things of legend. Corentin has traveled the world with one aim—to protect his people and keep their secret safe. Drawn to the principality of Tournai by news of someone close to discovering that secret, he hopes to avert suspicion. His attraction to the too-serious Bastien isn’t convenient for his purpose, but it isn’t something he can ignore either.
Lord Bastien, Earl of Ardesia, inherited his title unexpectedly when his parents were killed in a sailing accident along with the parents of his cousin, Prince Philip. Since then, Bastien has devoted his life to the obligations of his family and estate—so much so, that it has caused tension between him and his siblings. His world is further shaken when he receives an anonymous letter informing him that the tragic boating accident may, in fact, have been murder. Bastien throws himself into investigating whether the allegations are true and finding out who killed his parents.
As Corentin and Bastien become closer, the mystery of Bastien’s parents’ death draws him further into danger. Corentin feels compelled to protect Bastien, but the threat is closer than they know. Now, Corentin must decide whether preserving his secret—and potentially his people’s safety—is more important than saving the man he loves.
Available in Print from most major retailers.
The Dragon's Devotion quantity
Categories: _New Releases, Antonia Aquilante, Bisexual, Chronicles of Tournai, Cisgender, Explicit, Long Novel, MM, Paranormal, Print, Romance, Sci-Fi & Fantasy Tags: abduction/kidnapping, bisexual, dragons, family drama, Fantasy, magic users, paranormal, political intrigue, royalty, shifters
Author: Antonia Aquilante
Series: The Chronicles of Tournai
While this book is the fifth in a series, it can be read as a standalone.
Format: ePub, Mobi, PDF
Cover Artist: Natasha Snow
Category: Romance
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Word Count: 108100
Sex Content: Explicit
Pairing: MM
Identity: Cisgender
Antonia Aquilante © 2017
In the privacy of his small office, Corentin circled his neck and rolled his bare shoulders and back, trying to loosen the stiffness there—impossible because his muscles weren’t really stiff. But he did it anyway. It was just that he hadn’t changed and stretched his wings in far too long. Whether real or imagined, it had always been this way if he didn’t use his Talent regularly. Only how was he to accomplish that in this place?
There wasn’t anywhere in the capital city where he could change unseen, and few places close to Jumelle where a large dragon would go unnoticed.
But while he was in Tournai, he’d have to deal with it. He’d managed a few night flights out over the sea when there wasn’t much moonlight. He’d have to get away for another as soon as he could without rousing suspicion. Not that he was being watched, or that anyone suspected what he was, but if a foreign scholar slipped away too many times with no explanation and someone were to notice… He didn’t want to take the risk. He’d come to the principality of Tournai to make sure no one knew of dragons; he wasn’t going to risk anyone finding out from him.
With a sigh, he reached for a fresh shirt from the cabinet in the corner. It wasn’t entirely appropriate for the university, but the more formal shirt and tunic he’d been wearing for this morning’s early lecture had been ruined when he’d walked into a sorcery student’s experiment out on the lawn. The lack of formality of his new attire wouldn’t be a problem since he’d only be working in his office.
He’d just lifted the shirt over his head and was letting it fall over his shoulders when he heard the creak of the floorboard a step inside his office, warning him too late that he wasn’t alone.
His own fault. He’d gotten complacent about pushing the door closed since he was usually the only one on this corridor. And he’d just been chastising himself about not giving away his secrets.
He whipped around, and the man who’d caused the creak froze just inside the room. His tall frame was elegantly and expensively attired, his pale blond hair perfectly styled, his exceedingly handsome face brimming with shock and curiosity. Corentin’s stomach sank. He knew what this man was—he’d made a point of avoiding him because of that knowledge. Master Savarin, the most powerful sorcerer in Tournai, stood just inside his office. He’d obviously seen the markings on Corentin’s back, the faint, shimmering scale pattern that marked him as one with the Talent to become a dragon.
Corentin froze as well, a litany of curses running through his mind. Anyone who saw the pattern would know what he was. Or, anyone at home would know, at least. He’d come to Tournai because there were whispers of the prince’s cousin Etan looking into dragon legends. Lord Etan, a young scholar who often lectured at the university, was well-respected, and his interest was enough to worry Corentin. But Etan had only theories—some quite close to the truth but nothing proven.
The question was: what did Master Savarin know? He was a powerful sorcerer, and a scholar as well, which was why Corentin made a point of avoiding him. Corentin had already displayed too much of his power by using it recently to help find a kidnapped child, but it could still be passed off as merely a powerful fire Talent. Dragons were myth and legend these days. He could bluff his way through this… as long as Master Savarin didn’t know what the markings signified.
Corentin forced himself to relax, to present a casual demeanor he didn’t feel. He reached for his spare jacket, shrugging into it as he spoke. “Master Savarin, isn’t it? What can I do for you?”
Silvery gray eyes focused on him. “What are those? On your back.”
Corentin buttoned the jacket, keeping his movements unhurried. He would not look as if he was trying to hide anything. “On my back? You mean the tattoos? I suppose they’re not quite genteel, but…” He shrugged.
Master Savarin’s gaze sharpened. “Those are not tattoos. I’ve never seen tattoos that look like that.”
“Have you seen many tattoos?” Corentin asked, keeping his voice mild.
“I wouldn’t think they’re very common in the circles you move in. Or at least I haven’t seen many tattoos during my time here at the university.” Was this argument going to get him anywhere except into more trouble? He needed to divert attention from the markings, not discuss them interminably.
“Perhaps I know different people than you think.” Master Savarin’s attention never wavered even as Corentin used his most forbidding stoney mask.
“I got these on my travels. Perhaps they’re different from the ones you’ve seen.” Maybe that would be the end of it.
“I’m rather well traveled myself. I still haven’t seen anything like that.”
“You can’t have seen everything.”
When he saw the suspicious glint sharpen in Savarin’s eyes, Corentin wondered if he’d gone too far. Was it the words or the smooth tone with just a hint of flirtation that took him a step further than he should have gone? The question was what would Savarin do. And what did he know?
Savarin laughed, a smooth, practiced laugh probably not out of place at the court of Prince Philip and his consort Amory. “No one could, but I’m certainly doing my best.”
Corentin propped a hip on the edge of his desk, letting out a laugh of his own and fixing a charming smile on his face. He could still divert this conversation. “A fellow traveler. I’m doing my best to see everything as well. Insatiable curiosity, I suppose.”
“A thirst for knowledge and new experiences.”
“Yes, I’m always eager to see and experience new things on my travels.”
“I am as well.” Savarin tilted his head slightly, regarding Corentin in a way he couldn’t decipher. “Of course, sometimes I don’t have to leave home to find new experiences.”
For a moment, he wondered if Savarin was flirting. “A true scholar is always learning.”
“It’s why I came here, why I travel in the first place.”
Savarin nodded. “I don’t think I ever heard where you’re from.”
Corentin’s guard went back up. “Far from here. A small place in the foothills of the Nashira Mountains.” Not exactly the truth but close enough. “No one’s ever heard of it. A reason to travel, yes? If you come from somewhere so small and isolated?”
“I suppose it is. I grew up here, so I didn’t have the same experience.”
He hadn’t heard much other than that about Savarin’s vague origins. “No, you wouldn’t have. Jumelle is a vibrant, busy city from what I’ve seen. So many people from so many places. So much knowledge here at the university.”
“Yes. And with all that, and all my travels, I’ve never heard of magic of the kind you performed.”
Corentin forced himself to remain calm, to appear calm at least. “Magic I performed?”
Playing dumb to stall would probably get him nowhere, but he did it anyway. And of course Savarin proved him right, because the man wasn’t stupid. “Yes, the magic you used to help recover Master Tristan’s baby daughter when she was kidnapped earlier this year.”
Since the incident, he’d been kicking himself for using the magic, and he’d done his best to avoid Savarin’s attempts to question him about it. But what could he have done? He hadn’t met Master Tristan, who was a merchant in Jumelle, before that day. He’d gone to have lunch with Etan and found the palace in an uproar because his infant daughter was missing. As much as he wanted to not draw attention to what he was, he couldn’t have lived with himself if he hadn’t offered to help.
And his help had aided the royal guard and Savarin in finding the baby. Both Etan and Master Tristan had been extremely grateful, and Etan, who was soon to marry Tristan, had said he was in Corentin’s debt.
“It was no great or special magic, but I was happy to be able to help. Horrifying that a baby would be stolen from her home,” he said.
“I have to disagree about the magic being special. I’ve never seen anything like it.”
“You didn’t see it, so I can’t imagine how you would know.” His words came out sharper than he intended, and he regretted it immediately, but there was nothing for it now.
“It was described to me in detail,” Savarin said, showing no reaction to Corentin’s slip in tone. “You told Lord Etan, Master Tristan, and Lord Flavian that you have a fire Talent, but I’ve never seen someone with a fire Talent do what you did.”
“I doubt you’ve met every person with a fire Talent in the world.” He tried to say it lightly, almost joking, but annoyance at the questioning was layering over his worry.
“No, but I’ve spent my life studying magic and the different Talents people possess. I have a touch of a fire Talent myself. So I know something about it.” Before Corentin could decide what to say next, Savarin continued. “At first, when I’d heard what happened, I was simply curious. I wondered what you’d done and if I could learn how to as well. But when I asked to talk with you, you put me off. And soon I realized you were avoiding me. That’s when I got suspicious. Because you had no reason to avoid me.”
“Perhaps I didn’t feel the need to be interrogated about an uninteresting bit of magic used to help someone recover his child.”
“But the magic wasn’t uninteresting to me. And it wouldn’t have been an interrogation. It would have been two scholars—two men with Talent—discussing magic. From what I’ve heard, you have no problem engaging with scholars here. You and Lord Etan meet often to talk about your respective work. Given that, surely you can see how I might suspect you’d done something you wouldn’t want anyone to know about? Something that might even be dangerous to Tournai or its royal family.”
“I resent that implication. You’ll remember I used the magic to help Tournai’s royal family.” Corentin kept his voice steady, but he silently cursed himself. He hadn’t meant to become more conspicuous by putting Savarin off, but he’d needed more information, and a plausible story. Keeping away from him had seemed best if the alternative was giving away who and what he was. Now he wasn’t so sure.
“I haven’t forgotten.” Savarin’s tone wasn’t anything other than what could be termed condescending. But Corentin expected arrogance from him. “Neither does that mean you don’t have bad intentions. A smart man knows to bide his time, to gain the trust of others, before—”
“Before what? Betraying it? I do have some loyalty, and whatever you think, I helped out of the desire to see an innocent child brought home to her father.” Corentin regarded Savarin steadily, not giving him a flicker of anything he might twist into more suspicion. “I assume you used your magic to help for much the same reason.”
“I did. But it’s your behavior afterward that reflects poorly on you. You’re lucky I haven’t alerted anyone else to my suspicions.”
Corentin forced himself not to react to the threat in those words. He’d heard rumors, whispers, of spies being found in Jumelle, sent to ferret out information by the conquest-mad emperor of Ardunn. The Ardunn empire had been conquering and absorbing countries to its east for years, and it was rumored that its emperor had his sights set on Tournai, which was wealthy and strategically located on the western half of the continent. He had no love for Ardunn himself—the empire’s borders had expanded far too close to his home, which remained safe and hidden only due to the impassable mountains—so he could understand that there might be an air of caution. Would vague suspicions be enough in Tournai’s current climate? Savarin was trusted. Would his word be taken without any other proof?
“I don’t know what you think I’ve done, or am planning to do.”
“My suspicions might be nebulous, but my concern is for the safety of my country and its royal family when they are in such close proximity to an unknown and potentially dangerous magic.” Savarin seemed about to say something else, but at that moment, the university bells chimed the hour. He cursed under his breath. “I have to go to the palace for a meeting with the princes.”
Corentin nodded, glad for the reprieve. “Of course. We’ll finish our discussion at another time.”
A time long in the future, if ever.
Savarin hesitated and then seemed to come to some sort of decision. Dread flooded Corentin. “No. I’m not going to chance you getting away from me again.”
“I’m going to make sure you’re here waiting when I return from my meeting,” Savarin said as he stepped back through the doorway.
“I say again, excuse me? I might agree to wait for you, but I can’t see what you can do otherwise.”
Savarin’s lips curled into something that was almost a smile, but very definitely smug, and Corentin’s dread grew stronger. Corentin strode toward Savarin, not sure whether he would throttle the man or stride past him and away, putting an end to an infuriating and nerve-wracking confrontation. Before he could make the decision, he hit an invisible barrier in the doorway and stumbled back a step.
He put a hand up, flattening it against the magic that barred his path, a wall he couldn’t see. “What have you done?”
“Ensured that you’ll still be here to finish this,” Savarin said, as if it made complete sense for him to trap another person against his will, as if it was all right.
“You think I’m going to run away?”
“I think you’re going to go back to avoiding me, and I can’t have that. We’ll continue our discussion when I return.”
“You can’t do this,” Corentin bit out, but the sorcerer had already turned away, and a moment later he had disappeared down the stairs.
Bastien propped himself up on his arms in the open window of his study and took a long, deep breath. Fresh air filled his lungs, fragrant with grass and horse and a hint of woodsmoke—the familiar scents of home. He liked this time of year, this shift of season when the trees changed color and the estate was awash with gold and red, before the weather turned colder and the gray of winter set in.
He didn’t want to leave, didn’t want to miss all that color, but he likely would this year. It was absurd to feel so wrong about leaving, especially for so short a time. Just a trip to Jumelle for a month, maybe two. It wasn’t as if he would never return.
Still, the trip would be the longest he’d be away from home since his father died and he inherited the title and the lands that went with it. He could have done without inheriting so early when it meant losing his parents so young. He’d shouldered the responsibility, of course, for his family and his estate and their business, but he hadn’t wanted it so soon. He’d been content working with the horses, and he didn’t like leaving them for so long, especially with Ligeia accompanying him to Jumelle. His sister was young, but he could trust her to keep the house and stables running properly for short periods of time, and he was never away for long. Except this time he would be, and Ligeia would have to be with him.
But perhaps he could do something about investigating the letter while he was in Jumelle. He had no idea how to go about it, but he’d find a way.
A knock on the door interrupted his thoughts.
“Come in,” he called and turned from the window.
The door opened, and Ligeia slipped in. She was dressed for work with the horses in a white shirt, green divided skirt, and scuffed boots, her light-brown hair in a long braid falling over one shoulder. She didn’t look like the sister of an earl, and she would certainly scandalize any number of the more staid nobility in Jumelle dressed as she was. It was one of the reasons they were going to the capital city earlier than they needed to—Ligeia needed appropriate attire for attending court and a wedding.
He smiled. He wouldn’t change her. “Didn’t you say you were going to pack?”
“Yes, I started to, but then I wanted to check on Crimson,” Ligeia said and flopped down into one of the chairs in front of his desk.
“How is she?”
“Better—enough so I won’t feel too bad leaving tomorrow.” She worried her bottom lip between her teeth.
Their family had bred horses, the best horses in Tournai, for generations, but Bastien doubted any who had come before had loved or devoted as much to those horses as Ligeia did.
“That’s good.” He paused and studied her. He’d been her guardian and stand-in parent since their parents’ deaths; he knew her. “You do have to go to Jumelle. I wouldn’t make you if it wasn’t necessary.”
She looked up at him, her features soft and almost sweet, the image of their mother, but the look in her eyes was sharp and very reminiscent of their father. “I know. It’s a royal wedding. We can’t exactly decline the invitation. And I don’t want to anyway. I like Etan.”
He did too. While they weren’t strictly related—Etan was Prince Philip’s cousin on his father’s side, while Bastien was Philip’s cousin on his mother’s—Bastien had always been friendly with Etan, if not as close as he was to Etan’s older brother, Cathal. So he certainly wasn’t opposed to attending the wedding of a friend, even if it was taking him away from home.
“And I do understand why we’re going early. I have nothing appropriate to wear to a wedding like this one. I probably don’t have anything appropriate to wear to a wedding at all.” She paused as if to consider the statement and then shrugged. “So it’s for the best. Thank you for thinking of it.”
“I could have sent for seamstresses to come out here from the capital. I mean, not now, because we don’t have the time, but you shouldn’t hesitate to ask…”
She smiled. “You know I wouldn’t, but it hasn’t mattered. I haven’t had need for formal gowns. Not since Philip married Amory anyway. I might have worn the same gown now if it still fit.”
Only his sister wouldn’t care about being seen in the same gown at two such events. But in addition to the dress being too short and tight on her, he could only imagine it would be a bit young for her now too. Bastien knew next to nothing about ladies’ clothing, but he knew Ligeia was of an age to be dressing more like a woman than a girl, as disturbing as the thought was.
“You can have some things made up along with the gown for the wedding. You could probably use some new dresses.” He took her to Jumelle infrequently, both because he only traveled when he had to and because she seldom wanted to go. In fact, he didn’t think she’d been to Jumelle since the princes’ wedding almost three years ago. They hadn’t even attended Cathal’s wedding, which had been a small private affair in the wake of Cathal’s investiture as duke and other more tumultuous events Cathal probably wanted to forget. But perhaps for Ligeia’s sake, visits needed to be made more often. She was a young lady after all, and he’d probably been failing her in that respect.
“Maybe a few things. Elodie wants to help me, but I’ll have to try to rein her in if I can. From her letters it sounds as if she’s looking forward to helping a little too much.”
Ligeia frowned, and Bastien had to bite back a laugh. Princess Elodie, Philip’s younger sister, was by all accounts quite fashionable, and it sounded as if she wanted to share that with Ligeia.
“Get what you like. Just don’t bankrupt us while you’re doing it.”
Ligeia snorted delicately. “Oh, very funny.”
“Who’s being funny? I’m making a serious plea.”
Ligeia’s lips curved into a smile. “I like it when you tease. You do it far too rarely these days.” Before he could respond to that assertion, she sobered and continued. “Are you worried about leaving for so long? The stewards are all capable of running the estate in your absence.”
“I know.” And he did, but he couldn’t help wanting to be here to make sure everything was run properly.
She obviously saw his doubts. “I could stay here, and then you wouldn’t have to be away so long. You wouldn’t have to go early. Would that be better?”
He would feel better not being away from home as long, but he didn’t only have a responsibility to the family property, he had one to the family as well. He had to care for Ligeia and make sure she had everything she needed, which included time with other young people and all the experiences that went with being a young noblewoman. Experiences she wasn’t getting out here spending all her time with their horses. Never mind that she was excellent with them.
“No. We’ll both go. We’ll visit with family. You’ll have your new gowns. And we’ll celebrate Etan’s marriage. Thank you for offering, though.”
She watched him for a moment, probably trying to confirm his sincerity, and then nodded. “I suppose I should finish packing, then. Are you packed?”
“I am. Just waiting on you.”
“Ha. I’ll be ready to leave in the morning as scheduled.” She stood and walked to the door. “See you at dinner.”
He murmured a reply and turned back to the window as the door closed. After another long breath, he went to his desk. He might be packed, but he had many other tasks to accomplish before they left for Jumelle in the morning.
He almost wished there was a way to send Ligeia to Jumelle on her own and stay behind himself, but he wouldn’t shirk his duty to his family, even if it meant juggling others.
Time passed. And Corentin fumed, his anger simmering just beneath the surface.
He wasn’t a sorcerer in the way Savarin was; he didn’t have the skill or the proper kind of Talent to break the spell. He’d examined every inch of the barrier in the doorway, running his hands along its invisible surface, and found no break in it. The only other way out of the office was the window, but he found the same barrier in place there, and he was far too high up to climb out without hurting himself anyway.
His own Talent couldn’t help him either. He had no room to transform inside, not that it would aid his escape, as flying to a safe landing brought with it too great a risk of discovery. And his fire would do nothing. He might be able to burn the building to the ground, but that would only kill him and anyone else who remained inside.
How could Savarin do this?
The man had no right, not even in some misplaced defense of country.
Corentin would have a difficult time restraining himself from doing murder when Savarin returned. He’d worry that Savarin wouldn’t, leaving him here to rot, but Corentin knew he would come back—he was far too curious not to. And if Corentin didn’t miss his guess, Savarin had a theory. Perhaps not fully formed yet, but he had one. He would come back to try to confirm it.
If only he knew what that theory was. Savarin had given no clues away, not that Corentin had seen. But just because Corentin hadn’t seen it didn’t mean Savarin didn’t know something, or think he did.
Corentin paced his office like a caged beast.
He let out a short, bitter laugh. He was a caged beast.
Over an hour later, when Savarin finally reappeared in his doorway, Corentin didn’t bother hiding his rage, but before he could say anything, Savarin spoke.
“The delay was unavoidable I’m afraid, but now we can talk.”
“Are you mad?” Corentin roared. “You’ve imprisoned me in my own office, and you expect me to talk to you? To answer your questions?”
“That was unavoidable as well.”
The arrogance, or perhaps obliviousness, of the words was astounding. But Savarin was smart enough to stay outside the barrier he’d created. Otherwise Corentin would have been hard-pressed not to throttle him.
“You are mad. Who do you think you are to do this to another person?”
“Someone who is trying to protect his people. Wouldn’t you do the same?”
He would do quite a bit to ensure the safety of his people, and had. “What you’ve done has nothing to do with the safety of Tournai. You’re trying to satisfy your own curiosity at my expense.”
“I told you when I first heard of the magic you performed, I was curious. But then you acted so suspiciously by avoiding me, and I became concerned.”
“If you were that concerned, I would have had agents of the crown beating down my door already.” He didn’t know why he said it, practically daring Savarin to do just that. But Corentin didn’t think he would.
Savarin shrugged. “I didn’t see the need then.”
“And now I’m formulating an opinion. Because now I think I know more about your magic.”
“Oh?” Cold dread again, but he clung to the anger. “What do you think you know?”
“Before I came upon you today, I assumed you knew some magic I hadn’t encountered yet. Then I saw your back.”
Anger. He had to stay angry. “I can’t see what my tattoos have to do with magic.”
“Because those are not tattoos.”
“I think I would know better as they belong to me.”
“And I know you’re lying.” Savarin continued speaking before Corentin could deny the allegation, despite its truth. “Those marks made me remember something. I’ve heard stories of dragons and the people who supposedly lived among them, perhaps caring for them, perhaps controlling them. When I left here to go to the palace, I thought perhaps you were one of those people and the markings identify you as such. But now, I don’t think that’s it.”
At the mention of dragons, Corentin’s anger disappeared, replaced by icy fear rushing through his veins. It was everything he didn’t want to happen. “That’s absurd.”
“You haven’t heard the stories?”
“I’ve heard many stories. It’s part of my work, of what I study. It doesn’t mean all—or even most—of them are true.”
“I know that well. And so little is known about dragons, though I’ve heard Lord Etan has taken an interest in the stories.”
“So he’s said.”
“I haven’t spoken to him of it. Dragons aren’t generally something I take an interest in.”
“Then why are we discussing them?”
“Because I have a theory. A new one, one I could never have dreamed of before today. I wonder if Lord Etan’s reached the same conclusion about dragons with his research and knowledge.” Savarin stared at him, gray gaze intense and searching. “I don’t think you’re a man who lives with dragons. I think you are a dragon.”
Savarin’s words fell into the silence, shattering it, stark and loud and echoing. Corentin stared at him, aware of the scrutiny he was being subjected to in turn. How had he come to that conclusion? As much as Corentin worried that someone might find out, he hadn’t believed Savarin would come up with the right answer.
“You could deny it,” Savarin continued. “But I won’t believe you, and if you say nothing, we both know that’s an admission too.”
“You’re giving me very few options.” Corentin forced the words out as normally as he could.
“I know, and I’d apologize, but I don’t think you’d believe in my sincerity.”
“Would it be sincere?”
Savarin grinned, lightning quick and then gone. It was stunning on his almost too-handsome face—and completely shocking. “I’m not sure. If even some of the stories of dragons and dragon hunts are true, I can understand, I think, the desire to keep such a thing secret. But I know what you are. I don’t know how such Talents, such magic, are possible, but I know you possess one.”
He wasn’t sure what to do with Savarin’s curiously candid statements. They were quite different from those he made before he’d trapped Corentin in his own office. An action that did not inspire great trust. “And what will you do with these things you think are true?”
Corentin let out a short, sharp laugh. “Forgive me if I don’t believe you.”
“Well, I can’t say I wouldn’t like to know more, and I’ll be alert for danger to Tournai, should you prove untrustworthy. But you’ve done nothing to harm anyone yet, and as I said, I can see your need for secrecy, and I can respect that as far as it goes.”
“Big of you,” Corentin said, his voice dry.
One side of Savarin’s mouth curved up. “I won’t lie. I want to know more—I want to know everything—but you don’t trust me enough to tell me everything.”
“You’ve trapped me in my office using magic I can’t counteract. I don’t see how I would trust you at all.” Corentin drew himself up to his full height, a match for Savarin’s own tall stature. Though he couldn’t see how he would be at all intimidating behind an impenetrable wall of magic controlled by the man outside it.
“I hope someday that will change. I would very much like to hear your story. For now, I’ll bid you good day.”
Corentin’s mouth dropped open as Savarin turned and walked away. He rushed toward the open door. “You’re just going to leave me here? Are you hoping I’ll starve to death?”
“Go where you like. I’m not preventing you.”
Corentin narrowed his eyes and reached out a hand, expecting to be stopped by the magical barrier, but his hand passed easily through the air. He growled and stepped forward. “That’s it? All this and you’re just leaving?”
Savarin was already halfway down the corridor. “Yes,” he tossed over his shoulder. “You aren’t going to talk, and I have important work I need to do today. So that’s all.”
Corentin stood in the doorway and watched until Savarin reached the stairs and began to stride down them. Then he went back into his office and closed the door. And stood in the middle of the small room.
What had just happened?
Savarin knew about him, knew what he was if nothing else. Corentin wasn’t sure how. More troubling, what would Savarin do with the information, how much did he have, and would he try to find out more? Corentin didn’t dare hope that Savarin would give up, but he could hope that whatever had pulled the sorcerer’s attention away today would hold it long enough for Corentin to figure out what to do.
He had to do something; he couldn’t leave things as they were. At the very least, he had to discover what was out there for Savarin to find. He hadn’t spent as much time in the university’s libraries researching dragons as he would have liked, reluctant to draw attention to them with Etan already so interested. But Corentin needed to know what had led Savarin this far, and what might take him further along a path to discovering more about dragons. If there was such a path. Corentin could only hope that Tournai’s libraries contained only the usual stories and scraps he’d found in other libraries he’d visited in his travels. He still might be able to refute any claims Savarin might make to others, if he was prepared. If he knew what there was to be found about dragons. If he knew more about Savarin himself.
It was time for him to search out more information, figure out who he could trust in this country, if anyone.
1 review for The Dragon’s Devotion
Bretton – October 9, 2017
This is the continuation of a lovely series. The love is these books is the sweet heartwarming kind that makes you say aww. Usually historical settings are somewhat darker and have a more oppressive atmosphere but this series is the exception. I’d love to live in Tournai with its magic and friendly inhabitants. This series is definitely a great comfort read and this book is par for the course.
Bastien is an earl and he is drowning under the weight of his duties and obligations. Corentin also has obligations, he can’t reveal the secrets of his kingdom and his Talent to outsiders and he travels the world to prevent those secrets from leaking. When they meet the attraction is instant and palpable and from their they begin an affair. Unfortunately, not all is well in Tournai and they have to deal with a threat on Bastien’s life as well as their separate obligations forcing them apart.
The HEA is sweet and once again, empowering for the entire cast of characters. This book set up even more potential sequels and I’ll definitely read anything else in this series because all the books are such great cuddle up and read books. They aren’t high heat but that makes sense given the overall tone of the series. This one stands out in the series though, because how can you pass up a beautiful purple dragon? My only disappointment is that, as great as the cover was, I liked the covers that depicted the characters better.
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January 4, 2020December 22, 2020 By Anthony McInnis
“Watchmen” was originally a groundbreaking graphic novel from 1986, written by Alan Moore. Part of what caused the graphic novel to achieve such acclaim is that it was one of the first major comic books to deconstruct superhero tropes in a dark and mature story. Alan Moore along with Frank Miller, Neil Gaiman and many more influential writers during the 1980s, forever changed the landscape of comics with their work. Before “Watchmen,” comics appealed more to teens, while Moore opened the door for a more adult readership.
Set thirty years after the events of the graphic novel, HBO’s “Watchmen” attempts to both capture and remix what was great about the original story. Damon Lindelof, the producer of hit series like “Lost,” is the creator behind the 2019 series. Going into the series, one should have some familiarity with the graphic novel as Lindelof wastes no time catching the viewer up to speed. It throws you right into the new story in this world without explaining every step, which is both a positive and a negative. On the one hand it is refreshing to have a series not force paragraphs of exposition; however, it also makes things significantly more confusing for viewers going in blind.
The most immediately striking things about HBO’s “Watchmen” are the visuals and production. The series represents the style of the graphic novel quite well, as its color pallete, scene composition and text fonts feel ripped right out of the comic. The soundtrack utilizes original pieces as well as pre-existing songs and, coupled with the visuals, it all comes together to create a unique aesthetic.
It’s clear that Lindelof has major reverence for the graphic novel, as there are so many Easter eggs to all things “Watchmen” to spot. In the background, one can spot references to characters from the graphic novel. There are even some scenes that are filmed in the same style as Zack Snyder’s 2009 “Watchmen” film.
The show expands upon the universe of the comic in very interesting ways. In the world of “Watchmen” the publication of the first Superman comics inspired people to become real superheroes. As a result, history was altered with the United States winning the Vietnam War and making it the 51st state, and Richard Nixon serving as president until the late 1980s. The series makes new additions to the timeline and it is interesting to see how this world has changed in the 30-year gap since the graphic novel. There are a couple of characters from the comic that return in the show, and seeing how these characters evolved is another engaging aspect.
One thing in particular that made the Watchmen graphic novel so unique was that it was also one of the first openly political superhero comics. Moore is an open anarchist, and his worldview can be seen within his writing, as the comic is an open critique of objectivism and Reagan-era conservatism. The new series continues that tradition; however, it also utilizes modern political struggles. There are deliberate analogies to racial politics within the United States with, for example, the opening scene of episode one being the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. While politics should be an integral part of any “Watchmen” adaptation, in the 2019 series it certainly could be handled a bit better. The show is a little too obvious with what it’s trying to say, while also not having a clear point to make.
HBO’s “Watchmen” is an engaging series to follow as it’s visually captivating, and has interesting characters and world-building. The dialogue can be weak or cheesy at times, however it’s not nearly enough to ruin the show as a whole. With the season almost over, hopefully Lindelof can stick the landing.
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The abbey of Echternach was founded by St. Willibrord in 698 AD. As bishop, he directed the monastery as abbot until his death in 739. Between 659 and 971 the monks were displaced by secular canons of the bishop of Trier. The original buildings were destroyed by a large fire, but the Romanesque basilica (completed in 1031, rebuilt around 1250) still houses Willibrord’s tomb in its crypt. In 1737 the basilica was rebuilt in Baroque style. The Abbey itself was closed in 1897 during the French Revolution and the confiscated works were sold and scattered throughout Europe.The abbey was then converted into a porcelain manufacture and only was restored to a church in 1861.The Benedictine Abbey of Echternach, maintained a famous scriptorium, a workshop which brought forth an impressive array of manuscripts and illuminated texts .Some of the library’s early manuscripts are today found in the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris the ‘Golden Bible’ (Codex Aureus Epternacensis) today is housed in the Germanisches Nationalmuseum in Nuremberg, the Codex Aureus Escorialensis is exhibited in the Escorial near Madrid. Today the abbey museum is located in the vaulted cellars of the abbatial palace and exhibits facsimiles of most impressive manuscripts created in Echternach. The museum also presents an overview over the life and work of Willibrord.
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THE BLUE NECKLACE
Cambridge and Back Bay
The Constructed Coastline
We now know that Boston will experience an existential threat from sea level rise within the century, or more catastrophically, in the nearer term. The question for future generations will be, “what did the 2020 Bostonians do about it?” The Blue Necklace is a project that attempts to answer that question, pulling together a multi-disciplinary team to develop a response. Boston’s current strategy of creating floodable infrastructure, locally resilient buildings, and strengthening the existing water edge meets today’s challenges from storm surge and king tides. The Blue Necklace addresses the anticipated permanent and significant sea level rise, extending new land within the harbor to protect the city, while creating opportunities for open space and development.
Blue Necklace Site Plan.
With this project, we are researching a comprehensive plan to ensure the protection of East Boston, Charlestown, the North End, Downtown and the Seaport. The guiding principles are to prevent the inundation of existing neighborhoods, retain current waterfront property, create new opportunities for recreational engagement with the water, maintain critical sea access for the Coast Guard and shipping ports, and fund the project in a socially equitable way through a progressive tax on the development of the new made land.
View from inner waterway.
The Blue Necklace recalls one of Boston’s most visionary urban designs from the 19th century, Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace, championed by Charles Eliot. As Nancy Seasholes has compiled in the book, “Gaining Ground,” and Alex Krieger has demonstrated in “Mapping Boston,” Boston’s history of urban growth has been hydrophilic, continually making new land from rivers, marshes and the sea. Over 5,000 acres of made land extending from the original peninsulas of 1600s Boston comprise our current map. With that history, 2020 Bostonians could view new expansion towards the sea as a natural response to sea level rise. Conversely, if water encroachment is left unchecked, future maps will reflect a reversal of growth, eventually returning the city to the original Shawmut peninsula.
The project creates a series of linked islands, creating city-side waterways, interspersed with locks that allow access to a higher sea. By nature of this project, the coastline will be increased four-fold. The shores facing the sea would have native grasses and landscapes softening the impact of waves and surges. The inner waterfronts would be more urban, providing direct access to the water for recreation and enjoyment. In total, the proposal creates 150 acres of new land, 30 million square feet of built development and 30 thousand linear feet of sea wall. The hope is to provide opportunities for affordable housing, cultural amenities, open space and business use.
The Blue Necklace of protective inner islands looks both back to the city and out to the harbor, thus creating opportunities for multiple approaches. Our datum line for the new islands is 20 feet above Boston’s current shoreline. Looking back to the city, the design approach has much in common with Hamburg’s Niederhafen Riverwalk. Elevated plazas and steps down to an inner harbor set the stage for an urban pedestrian life. On the opposite side, facing the sea, the shoreline becomes more gradual, established to restore sea grasses and other native planting and to create a natural buffer, bringing the feel of our current harbor islands closer to home.
Aerial view of the Blue Necklace.
As the project is complex, so too are the issues that need to be addressed. Social equity, costs, phasing, hydrological and environmental concerns, transportation and urban design go hand in hand with an in-depth study. Throughout the world, rising seas will be affecting coastal communities and those inland as well. While we all seek to mitigate the causes of climate change, it is still vital that we address the challenges we know we will face. Cities are never static. The question is where we go next.
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Home » vietnambreakingnews » Party chief calls for enhanced Vietnam- Mexico relations
Party chief calls for enhanced Vietnam- Mexico relations
Party Secretary General Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and President of the Mexican Senate Ernesto Cordero Arroyo (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Secretary General NguyenPhu Trong of the Communist Party of Vietnam has urged Vietnam and Mexico tofurther enhance the bilateral relations through making the most of cooperationmechanisms, encouraging mutual visits at all levels, and people-to-peopleexchange. During a reception on January 20 for President of the Mexican Senate Ernesto Cordero Arroyo, the Vietnamese Partychief applauded the Mexican delegation’s attendance at the ongoing 26thAnnual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF-26) in Hanoi.He spoke highly of the role and position of Mexico in Latin America, andthanked Mexican people for their solidarity and support for Vietnam in its causeof national liberation and reunification in the past.He reaffirmed Vietnam’s consistent stance of strengthening friendship andcooperation with Mexico’s State, parliament, political parties and people. For his part, Ernesto Cordero Arroyo praised Vietnam’s domestic and foreignpolicies, and achievements as well as the role of the country in the region andthe world, believing that Vietnam will make greater successes in the comingtime.He affirmed the desire and determination to promote the friendship andcooperation between the two legislative bodies, States and peoples, suggesting thetwo sides continue to fully tap opportunities and potential toexpand their multifaceted cooperation in the future.-VNA
He affirmed that with great efforts made by the entire Party, armed forces and people, Vietnam has gradually overcome difficulties and challenges and recorded significant results in all aspects. Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (Source: VNA) Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong has called on the entire Party, army and people to have firm faith and work with unanimity and determination, to bring the country out of difficulties and challenges to continue with firm development steps. Granting an interview to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2013, the Party leader said that in…... [read more]
Speaking at a September 12 meeting of the Party Central Committee’s Politburo reviewing 5 years of implementation of the Party resolution on socialist oriented market economy, Trong applauded the review’s necessity, saying that it must be further promoted. The Party leader emphasized the significance of the resolution, particularly in the lead up to the 12th National Party Congress and the review of the 30-year renewal process. Politburo members said new emerging issues must be clarified and addressed. Trong said Vietnam has successfully transited from a centrally planned economy to a socialist market economy. “The Party’s renewal pathway has been institutionalized…... [read more]
VGP - The Party leader expressed his wish that people and soldiers nationwide will have good health, new faith and new enthusiasm to fulfill all tasks set by the Resolution of the 11th National Party Congress, helping to bring the resolution into reality. Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng expressed the wish in a recent interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the Lunar New Year Festival 2012, highlighting outstanding achievements that the entire Party, army and people have made over the past year, as well as future requirements and tasks. He said that Việt Nam…... [read more]
He praised the remarkable achievements recorded in 2013 in spite of domestic and global difficulties and challenges, which showed the true strength of the great national unity bloc. It is imperative we build on what has already been achieved to stabilize the macro-economy, control inflation, ensure social welfare, recover growth and improve the quality, efficiency and competitiveness of the national economy, Trong said. Last year was also an eventful year for foreign relations, helping raise the country’s position and prestige in the international arena. In addition, progress was seen in the building of the Party and the political system and…... [read more]
At a reception for Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith in Hanoi on October 3, the Party leader called on the two governments to remove difficulties and obstacles so as to ensure the progress and quality of Vietnamese investment projects in Laos.General Secretary Trong also stressed the need to improve the quality and efficiency of bilateral cooperation in regards to education-training and human resource development.Apart from sharing information and experience in the Party building work, State and socio-economic management and the implementation of Party resolutions, Vietnam and Laos should step up collaboration in national defence, security and external affairs, he added.The…... [read more]
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MIT names Colombo dean for student life
Greg Frost, News Office
Costantino "Chris" Colombo, new Dean for Student Life.
Costantino "Chris" Colombo, dean of student affairs at Columbia University's two undergraduate schools since 1998, has been named MIT's dean for student life, effective Aug. 18.
"Chris Colombo is a wonderful addition to the Institute community," MIT President Susan Hockfield said. "He combines enthusiasm for working with students with an impressive record of building and supporting vibrant communities. His deep experience with academic environments that foster living and learning will make him a great dean for our very strong Student Life team."
Colombo, who will live on campus with his wife, Bette, and sons, Michael and Paul, will replace Larry Benedict, who last year announced he would retire after having served as MIT's dean for student life since 2000.
"We are extremely fortunate to have Chris Colombo joining our community," said Chancellor Phillip Clay. "Chris has done an exceptional job of building the student affairs operation and culture at Columbia and of transforming the way in which services are provided to students.
"He is enthusiastic about the opportunity to build on the traditions at MIT--many of which were instilled by Larry Benedict--and to interact with students on a daily basis," Clay added.
Clay noted that as part of his work at Columbia, Colombo had successfully integrated the student life divisions of the university's two undergraduate schools, Columbia College and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, and had worked effectively to build staff capacity in a collaborative style that engaged student leaders.
Colombo said he is "extremely excited" about joining the MIT family and looks forward to working with students, faculty and staff.
"As dean for student life I will have the opportunity to continue the great work already begun by the Institute," he said. "Living on campus with my family will give me ample opportunity to interact with students. I look forward to moving to Cambridge later this summer."
Colombo, a native of New York, received a BS from the University of Maryland and a master's degree in applied behavioral science with a concentration in organizational development from the Johns Hopkins University.
As dean of student affairs at Columbia, Colombo was responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of programs and services to support the educational, social and personal development of students--as well as for building a strong sense of community among students in the university's undergraduate schools.
Prior to being named dean of student affairs for the undergraduate schools, Colombo served Columbia as dean of undergraduate admissions and financial aid (1995-1998) and as dean of students for the School of Engineering and Applied Science (1992-1998).
From 1975 to 1992, Colombo worked at Johns Hopkins in a variety of positions, including dean of students and Dean of Homewood Schools Services.
Professor Steven Lerman, vice chancellor of MIT and chair of the search committee that recommended Colombo, noted that the position attracted a large field of particularly well-qualified candidates, which complicated the committee's task of selecting the right person for the job.
"However, in our national search, Chris Colombo emerged as uniquely qualified to lead student life at MIT," Lerman said. "His enormous experience and proven ability to advocate for students, provide extraordinary leadership, develop new programs and manage large organizations within a major research university make him ideally suited to be the next dean for student life here. Everyone on the search committee was enthusiastic about his candidacy and welcomes him to the MIT community."
Noah Jessop, president of the Undergraduate Association, said he was "delighted" that Colombo would be joining MIT.
"Having had the opportunity to meet with him on one of his visits to campus, I can attest that he fervently cares about his students, understands how to represent them in the context of an academic institution, and tirelessly thinks about the betterment of the community around him," Jessop said. "I expect he is exactly the kind of advocate students want and need; we are fortunate to welcome him to MIT."
In addition to Lerman, the search committee comprised Alison Alden, vice president for human resources; Stephen Baker, president of the Association of Independent Living Groups; John diFava, director of facilities operations and security; Kerry A. Emanuel, professor in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences; Martin Holmes, outgoing president of the Undergraduate Association; Ann E. McCants, professor of history; Muriel Medard, professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; Paul Nerenberg, graduate student in physics; Elizabeth Reed, senior associate dean in the Division of Undergraduate Education; and Marcus A. Thompson, professor of music.
MIT Division of Student Life
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How the pandemic impacted rainforests in 2020: a year in review
by Rhett A. Butler on 28 December 2020
2020 was supposed to be a make-or-break year for tropical forests. It was the year when global leaders were scheduled to come together to assess the past decade’s progress and set the climate and biodiversity agendas for the next decade. These included emissions reductions targets, government procurement policies and corporate zero-deforestation commitments, and goals to set aside protected areas and restore degraded lands.
COVID-19 upended everything: Nowhere — not even tropical rainforests — escaped the effects of the global pandemic. Conservation was particularly hard in tropical countries.
2019’s worst trends for forests mostly continued through the pandemic including widespread forest fires, rising commodity prices, increasing repression and violence against environmental defenders, and new laws and policies in Brazil and Indonesia that undermine forest conservation.
We don’t yet have numbers on the degree to which the pandemic affected deforestation, because it generally takes several months to process that data. That being said, there are reasons to suspect that 2020’s forest loss will again be substantial.
Previous rainforest year-in-reviews:
The 2010s | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2009
Like virtually everything in 2020, COVID-19 defined the year for tropical rainforests.
2020 was supposed to be a make-or-break year for tropical forests. It was the year when global leaders were scheduled to come together to assess the past decade’s progress and set the climate and biodiversity agendas for the next decade. These included emissions reductions targets, government procurement policies and corporate zero-deforestation commitments, and goals to set aside protected areas and restore degraded lands. These meetings were to be set against a backdrop of a “lost decade” for tropical forests, where progress on arresting deforestation fell short of ambitions, violence against environmental defenders surged, the effects of deforestation and climate change on forests became more apparent, and outright hostility toward tropical forest conservation grew in some of the world’s largest countries. Yet there were reasons for cautious optimism for tropical forest conservation coming out of the 2010s. The impacts of climate change were becoming so apparent that they were finally starting to provoke a response from the public and private sector; recognition of the role Indigenous peoples play in stewarding forests was rising; technological advances were improving forest monitoring to the extent that ignorance was no longer an excuse for inaction; and interest in forest restoration was reaching new heights.
Sunrise over the Amazon rainforest. Photo by Rhett A. Butler
COVID-19 upended everything: Nowhere escaped the effects of the global pandemic. As COVID spread around the world between February and April, many governments responded with lockdowns, which brought travel, commerce, and industrial production to a halt. Stock markets plunged, the skies above some of the world’s most polluted cities cleared, and carbon emissions fell at a rate unprecedented since World War II. Governments in some countries pumped money into their financial systems, buoying stock markets and kick-starting a euphoric surge in asset values. The price of many commodities that are major drivers of tropical deforestation rebounded sharply. As the lockdowns yielded to pressure to reopen economies and societies, some governments put forth bailouts, economic stimulus packages, and other incentives for forest-destroying industries. Millions of people left cities for the countryside, reversing a long-term trend of migration to urban areas.
Conservation was particularly hard hit in tropical countries. Many NGOs pulled out of field projects, conservation livelihood models dependent on ecotourism and research evaporated, and governments in countries like Brazil and Indonesia relaxed environmental regulations and law enforcement, unleashing a spasm of illegal logging, mining, land invasions, and forest clearing. Deforestation in Brazil, which was already trending upward before COVID, hit the highest level since 2008.
2019’s worst trends for forests mostly continued through the pandemic. Fires in Australia that began in mid-2019 burned into March, while drier-than-normal conditions in the Amazon enabled another active fire season. Governments used COVID as an excuse to crush dissent and critical voices, or were too distracted by the crisis to address rising violence against environmental and human rights defenders, more than 300 of whom were killed in Colombia alone. Social media platforms like Facebook continued to be weaponized against environmental journalists and campaigners.
Flooded forest in the Amazon. Photo by Rhett A. Butler
But as the losses mounted and the world descended into darkness, there were green shoots of hope for environmentalists. Lockdowns provided a tantalizing glimpse into a world with a diminished human footprint and the potential for humanity to come together around a common threat — the kind of unified action needed to address climate change, for example. Skies and rivers cleared, traffic disappeared, and wildlife reclaimed haunts long ago ceded to cars and people. Observers looking for a silver lining hoped that the pandemic would force humanity to reevaluate its relationship with nature, potentially driving a shift toward a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable economic system. Interest in renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, and the circular economy blossomed. A protest movement emanating from repeated extrajudicial killings of Black and Indigenous peoples in the United States and abroad resonated from Milwaukee to Merauke, spurring calls for change and pushing many conservation organizations, especially in Europe and the U.S., to take a hard look at issues of equity, justice, and inclusiveness.
The U.S. presidential election in November raised hopes that the world’s biggest economic power would reassert a leadership role on global affairs, including rejoining the Paris climate agreement. The rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines raised the prospect of the world returning to “normal” far faster than was envisioned at the start of the pandemic. But no one knows what would a return to normalcy would mean for the world’s rainforests.
According to satellite data, deforestation of tropical primary forests has been trending upward since 2000, with the average loss in the 2010s nearly 30% higher than the 2000s, despite global efforts to curb deforestation. The second half of the 2010s had the highest rate of loss during the period, registering about 50% higher than 2010-2014. The three years with the highest extent of primary tropical forest loss in the past 20 years occurred in 2016, 2017, and 2019.
Tropical forests are declining around the world. Graphic by Mongabay; data from Global Forest Watch / Hansen 2020.
We don’t yet have numbers on the degree to which the pandemic affected deforestation, because it generally takes several months to process that data. A couple of studies attempted to quantify loss in the first few months of the pandemic using unconfirmed alert data from the University of Maryland and Global Forest Watch. But because the data are unconfirmed, the analyses cannot be used to compare loss to prior years, limiting their utility. We should expect updated data to be released in the first quarter of 2021.
That being said, there are reasons to suspect that 2020’s forest loss will again be substantial, not the least of which is because deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon — which accounts for more than 60% of Earth’s largest rainforest — has been pacing ahead of last year. The pandemic has resulted in several conditions that would be expected to favor a rise in deforestation. Prices for most major commodities that drive deforestation, including palm oil, soy, and timber, have increased since the start of the year. The exceptions are beef and fossil fuels, but fossil fuel extraction itself is not a major direct driver of deforestation; instead, it tends to be the roads and infrastructure associated with energy development that drive deforestation. The sharp rise in the price of minerals and agricultural commodities will incentivize infrastructure expansion, despite the decline in energy prices. Additionally, government stimulus in tropical countries, where it exists, has been oriented toward infrastructure and supporting existing industries. Stimulus may include direct financial transfers as well as policy interventions, like reducing environmental regulations and making it easier to secure new concessions. Government priorities have also shifted to health and social programs, diverting resources from environmental law enforcement. Another impact of COVID-19 has been to reverse the long-term rural-to-urban migration. This trend, which may not be sustained long after the pandemic, would be expected to increase pressure on forests for small-scale agriculture.
Price change between Jan and Dec 2020 for commodities that drive deforestation in the tropics. Data from the World Bank.
In ‘the Before Times’
While the pandemic set the tone for 2020 from March onward, there were some significant developments for tropical forests during first few months of the year.
2020 opened with bushfires continuing to rage across eastern Australia after breaking out in September 2019. By the time Australia’s “Black Summer” was over in March, about 18.6 million hectares (46 million acres) of land had burned, including 80% of the Blue Mountains near Sydney and 50% of Gondwana World Heritage rainforests in New South Wales and Queensland.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos in January, U.S. President Donald Trump jumped on the tree-planting bandwagon that gained traction in 2019, announcing that the U.S. would join the “One Trillion Trees Initiative,” an effort to combat climate change by planting trees. He followed that up by mentioning tree planting during his State of the Union address in January. Critics noted, however, that the Trump administration’s policies throughout his presidency have been strongly at odds with efforts to protect and restore forests.
In February, Pope Francis released “Querida Amazonia,” an apostolic exhortation calling for the protection of the Amazon rainforest and improving the quality of life for people in the region, among other points. The document won plaudits from some environmentalists and Indigenous rights advocates, but drew the ire of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
Chief Raoni presiding over debates in Piaraçu. Image by Rafael Forsetto.
Concerns over Bolsonaro’s policies and heated rhetoric against Indigenous peoples brought together more than 600 leaders from 47 Amazonian tribes in February. The meeting, called by 89-year-old Kayapó Chief Raoni Metuktire, produced the Piaraçu Manifesto, which denounced the Brazilian government’s efforts to open the Amazon to more mining, logging, and industrial agriculture, and promote more roads, dams, and other large-scale infrastructure in the region.
The impact of coronavirus on rainforests
Coronavirus spread to the extent that by mid-March many governments around the world were issuing shelter-in-place orders, which peaked on April 7. Lockdowns triggered a global freeze on travel, collapsing conservation business models based on ecotourism or visits from researchers, and prompting international NGOs to retreat from many field sites. Law enforcement evaporated in some places, resulting in an increase in illegal activities, including logging, poaching, invasions of Indigenous lands and protected areas, and forest clearing, according to some accounts. Panic buying of gold triggered a surge in the price of the precious metal, ushering in gold rushes in tropical forests around the world, especially in the Amazon.
Gold mining in the Peruvian Amazon. Photo by Rhett A. Butler.
Some governments responded to the economic crisis resulting from the pandemic by plowing stimulus money into industries that drive deforestation and forest degradation while also relaxing enforcement of environmental laws. For example, Indonesia passed sweeping deregulation legislation that benefited palm oil, timber, and mining companies, while in some places, companies that were suspected to have engaged in illegal forest activities secured stimulus money.
The pandemic derailed the high-level meetings on climate and biodiversity. But while the meetings were canceled or postponed, civil society and some governments were undeterred, proceeding with the release of publications and reports on the need to take urgent action to address climate change and the extinction crisis.
If there was any silver lining to be found in the carnage caused by the pandemic, it was that COVID forced the public to reckon with the fact that many zoonotic diseases emerge from human-livestock-wildlife interactions, which are often exacerbated by environmental degradation, industrialized farming, and the wildlife trade. A report from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) evaluated humanity’s role in creating conditions that enable pandemics and warned that COVID-19 may just be a preview of what’s to come if our behavior doesn’t change. Some scientists cautioned that the next pandemic could emerge from the Amazon due to the extent of ecosystem disturbance and the scale of livestock production in the region. Conservationists urged governments to put conservation at the center of COVID-19 recovery efforts.
Open season on environmental defenders
COVID-19 enabled and emboldened crackdowns on environmental defenders, which were already worsening going into 2020. In July, Global Witness announced that 2019 was the deadliest year ever for environmental activists, with 212 deaths recorded. 2020 appears to have far surpassed that record, with 300 killings of environmentalist and human rights advocates reported in Colombia alone through mid-December. High-profile murders ranged from monarch butterfly defender Homero Gómez González in Mexico in February to a massacre of 12 wildlife rangers in DRC’s Virunga National Park in April.
Read more: Notable deaths in conservation in 2020
A difficult year for Indigenous communities in the Amazon and beyond
Beyond the apparent uptick in violence, Indigenous communities around the world struggled to deal with the impact of COVID-19. Early in the pandemic, there were cases of Indigenous peoples in the Amazon being stranded in cities like Iquitos and Manaus due to lockdowns. Deprived of the ability to return to their villages and without access to quality health care, many died alone, far from home. With the death of Indigenous elders from COVID, communities lamented the irreplaceable loss of traditional knowledge. Some Indigenous groups closed off access to their lands in an effort to protect themselves from infection. Isolated communities are particularly vulnerable to diseases like COVID-19.
On the other end of the spectrum, evangelical missionaries from Ethnos360, formerly known as the New Tribes Mission, and Frontier International responded to the pandemic by allegedly attempting to establish contact with isolated Indigenous groups in the Javari Indigenous Reserve in March. Such activity is prohibited by Brazil’s constitution. The Bolsonaro administration attempted to appoint Ethnos360 missionary Ricardo Lopes Dias to lead the department of isolated and recently contacted Indigenous tribes under Brazil’s federal Indigenous affairs agency, Funai.
Lack of law enforcement in Brazil reportedly emboldened speculators to invade Indigenous lands, including territories demarcated for the Karipuna, Guajajara, Aptereua, Ituna Itatá, and Apyterewa tribes, among others. A report from the Socioenvironmental Institute (ISA), a Brazilian NGO, said the Brazilian government was failing to protect the Yanomami from invasions by illegal gold miners.
Indigenous Tikuna man in the Amazon rainforest. Image by Rhett A. Butler
Indigenous communities continued to report troubles getting their land officially demarcated. In April, Brazil’s Funai opened 98,000 square kilometers (38,000 square miles) of as-yet-unrecognized Indigenous areas to outsider land claims made within Indigenous territories that are still going through the demarcation process. Funai’s move was immediately countered in court, but an investigation by the news outlet Agência Pública found that 114 properties spanning more than 250,000 hectares (618,000 acres) have been certified inside Indigenous territories awaiting demarcation in the Brazilian Amazon. Some of the properties were authorized before Funai had finished its required review process. For example, the Indigenous Munduruku communities in Pará complained of forest clearing for industrial soy on their traditional land.
It wasn’t all setbacks for Indigenous peoples in Brazil in 2020. In March, a federal judge ordered government websites to publish a letter from the Kinja Indigenous people for 30 days as part of their right of response to a series of racist and incendiary remarks from the Bolsonaro administration. In April, a group of Ashaninka received an official apology and about $3 million for logging of their lands in the 1980s by the family of the current governor of Acre state. The settlement came after a 14-year legal battle that reached the federal Supreme Court in 2011. In July, a federal judge ordered the Brazilian government to remove 20,000 gold miners who had illegal invaded the Yanomami reserve.
Celebration of the Ashaninka people in the Kampa of the Amônia River Indigenous Reserve, by the Peruvian border. Image by Arison Jardim/The Ashaninka of the Amônia River Association.
Rieli Franciscato, a field expert with Funai, was killed in September on the edge of the Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau Indigenous Territory in Rondônia state. Franciscato, 56, worked to protect the rights and territory of Indigenous peoples living in voluntary isolation in the Amazon rainforest. He was thought to have been killed by a band of “uncontacted” Wau-Wau who, due to previous violent encounters with outsiders invading their lands, wouldn’t have known that he was working on their behalf.
Indigenous peoples’ advocates warned that the Piripkura Indigenous Territory may not survive beyond 2021 as the tribe’s population dwindles. Indigenous peoples themselves said COVID-19 represented an existential threat to some communities.
The Arns Commission, a human rights body, sent a petition to the International Criminal Court demanding an investigation into the Bolsonaro administration’s attacks on Indigenous rights, arguing that its policies could constitute “genocide” if they wipe out isolated tribes.
Indigenous peoples and conservation
Recognition of the role Indigenous peoples and local peoples play in stewarding forests has been growing in conservation circles over the past decade, leading NGOs, U.N. bodies, and other actors to become stronger advocates for Indigenous rights.
In 2020, several studies further bolstered the idea that empowering Indigenous peoples is an effective approach to combating climate change and achieving biodiversity conservation goals. A paper published in Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment in January found that Indigenous lands hold 36% or more of remaining intact forest landscapes; while a Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences study published the same month concluded that 90% of the Amazon rainforest’s carbon emissions between 2003 and 2016 came from outside Indigenous territories and protected areas. Another PNAS study, published in August, demonstrated the importance of secure land tenure, finding that forest cover was more effectively maintained in Indigenous territories that were officially demarcated. A study by the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) found a similar result when evaluating community forest enterprises in Mexico, Guatemala, Nepal and Namibia.
Papuan girl swims in Kali Biru in the Knasaimos landscape in Teminabuan, South Sorong, West Papua. Credit line: © Jurnasyanto Sukarno / Greenpeace
In November, the Rights and Resources Initiative published a paper arguing that it won’t be possible to stave off the collapse of biodiversity without respecting the tenure and human rights of Indigenous peoples, local communities, and Afro-descendants.
Time magazine named Waorani leader Nemonte Nenquimo one of its 100 most influential people of 2020 for her efforts to defend her people’s territory in the Ecuadoran Amazon.
Community forest enterprises in Mexico were hard hit by the pandemic.
Recognizing social and racial injustice
Protests over police brutality in the U.S. spread well beyond its borders, forcing a reckoning on systemic racism, social injustice, and colonial legacy in a wide range of sectors, including conservation organizations, environmental NGOs and academic institutions. The #BlackLivesMatter movement in the U.S. resonated with communities from the Amazon to Indonesian Papua, sparking solidarity movements and actions.
In November, WWF released the results of a review conducted by an independent panel into long-running allegations that the conservation giant failed to address human rights abuses by rangers in Central Africa and South Asia. The report revealed that WWF knew of the allegations but “decided not to publish commissioned reports, to downplay information received, or to overstate the effectiveness of its proposed responses.”
Destabilization of the Amazon
The pandemic did not provide a reprieve for Earth’s largest rainforest, where deforestation continued its upward trend through 2020. In November, the Brazilian government announced that deforestation for the 2019/2020 year topped 11,000 square kilometers (4,200 square miles), reaching a 12-year high. There were indications that deforestation was also rising in Peru, Venezuela, and Bolivia.
Annual deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon from 2008-2020 according to INPE
There were plenty of signs that the increase in deforestation in Brazil was not an aberration or a trend that was likely to reverse in the near term. The Bolsonaro administration pushed new infrastructure projects that could lock in pressure on forests for decades, like the Ferrovia Paraense (FEPASA) railway, Amazon river ports to facilitate increased trade with China, the reconstruction of the BR-319 highway, which would open up the largest block of the Brazilian Amazon to deforestation; the Trans-Purus road, which would cut through heavily forested areas including the Apurinã do Igarapé São João Indigenous Territory; and extending the BR-13 highway 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) to Suriname through the Trombetas State Forest. The Bolsonaro administration also took steps to open large areas to extractive industries, including oil and gas extraction and mining. A study by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the Amazon Geo-Referenced Socio-Environmental Information Network (RAISG) found that more than a fifth of Indigenous territory in the Amazon is already affected by mining. Mining companies, including Vale, continue to bid to mine on more Indigenous lands.
With cabinet ministers suggesting the administration use the pandemic as a way to distract public attention from sweeping deregulation efforts, Bolsonaro dismantled environmental regulations, relaxed enforcement of environmental laws, moved to hand over deforestation and fire monitoring from civilian agencies to the military, and continued to replace civil servants and scientists in government positions with cronies, who in some cases had a history of working against the agencies they would be managing. Bolsonaro also continued to use heated rhetoric against critics of his environmental policy, even appearing to threaten the use of force against the United States if the incoming administration of president-elect Joe Biden tried to impose sanctions for ongoing deforestation. Bolsonaro proved hesitant to address violence against environmental defenders that followed in the wake of his heated rhetoric against activists, contributing to a sense of impunity among land invaders and illegal loggers.
Bolsonaro’s efforts often faced headwinds from independent public prosecutors, state-level governments, and the courts. For example, several lawsuits were filed to reverse the administration’s actions to ease exports of illegally logged timber and restart the suspended Amazon Fund, while a judge blocked the appointment of a controversial missionary to head Funai’s department for isolated and recently contacted Indigenous tribes. Public outcry generated from press reporting on controversial decisions was also at times an obstacle for the administration. Officials from prior administrations also put up resistance: 17 former Brazilian finance ministers and central bank presidents in July signed a letter criticizing Bolsonaro’s policies in the Amazon.
After worldwide condemnation of the Bolsonaro administration’s handling of fires in 2019, which tarnished the reputation of Brazilian business and produced threats of international sanctions against Brazilian exports, there was hope among environmentalists this year’s fire season would be better managed. But that didn’t prove to be the case, with hundreds of fires burning through forests, including protected areas, Indigenous territories, and areas set aside for “uncontacted” tribes. Progressively drier conditions across vast swaths of the Amazon means that the use of small-scale fires for slash-and-burn agriculture now risks igniting forest fires.
Fires on the border of the Kaxarari Indigenous territory, in Lábrea, Amazonas state. Taken 17 Aug, 2020. CREDIT: © Christian Braga / Greenpeace
Again under pressure from the international community, investors, and some Brazilian companies for failing to curtail the burning, Bolsonaro decreed a 120-day Amazon fire ban early in the dry season and called in the military to help combat the burning. While the fire ban criminalized burning, by the end of November, 2,250 major fires had been detected by the Amazon Conservation Association’s MAAP Initiative. Forty percent of these were classified as forest fires, burning more than 2 million hectares (5 million acres) of forest. Twelve percent of the fires occurred within Indigenous territories and protected areas.
The rise in deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon meant Brazil would miss its 2020 goals under the Paris climate agreement. Greenhouse gas emissions rose 9.6% in 2019, the first year of Bolsonaro’s presidency.
Scientists have been warning for more than 20 years that the combination of deforestation, forest degradation, and climate change could trigger a rapid shift of large swaths of the Amazon from rainforest to dry woodland akin to the neighboring Cerrado savanna. While various thresholds and time frames have been proposed for when the tipping point would occur, there were growing signs that a transition may already be underway. The evidence includes diminished moisture in parts of the Amazon, rising temperatures, increased die-off of trees, and the appearance of dry-forest species in rainforests in the southern Amazon. Several studies and reports warned of the potential impact of such a transition, including drying in other parts of Brazil with knock-on effects for agriculture and energy production, and the Amazon shifting from a net carbon sink to a carbon source. And what’s happening in the Amazon seems to also be occurring in other tropical forests, from Borneo to the Congo.
Fire near the Branco river in the Jaci-Paraná Extractive Reserve, in Porto Velho, Rondônia state. Taken 16 Aug, 2020. CREDIT: © Christian Braga / Greenpeace
Against the backdrop of fires, rising forest loss, and increasingly dire warnings from scientists about the fate of the Amazon, journalists and NGOs continued to investigate and expose the actors driving deforestation in the region. The cattle, soy, and timber sectors were also subject to numerous reports and articles, which showed their culpability in driving the Amazon’s destruction as well as alleged illegal activity in some cases. The focus also widened in 2020 to look more at the banks, asset managers, and financial institutions that provide the funding to enable deforestation. A study published in the journal Science found that only about 2% of producers are responsible for the majority of illegal deforestation in the Amazon rainforest and Cerrado savanna.
2020 may come to be seen as a pivotal year for Indonesia’s forests. Deforestation in Indonesia has slowed since 2016, but the Indonesian government pressed forward on policies and projects that could become major drivers of deforestation for decades to come.
The year started off on a hopeful front from a forest conservation standpoint, building off a December 2019 decision by Indonesia’s Supreme Court to strike down a legal provision that effectively allowed plantation companies to operate illegally inside protected forests; the Indonesian government filing suit against plantation companies linked to peat fires in 2019; and President Joko Widodo, or “Jokowi,” calling for stronger action to address fires. In February, a state administrative court ruled that Indonesia’s agrarian ministry had to release detailed maps of oil palm plantations, including information about ownership, for concessions in the provinces of West Papua and Papua, which are viewed as the last frontier for large-scale deforestation in Indonesia. Such data is typically shielded from public view. Shortly thereafter, Luhut Pandjaitan, the coordinating minister for maritime affairs and investment, declared there would be no new permits approved for oil palm plantations in the region. That was followed by South Korea’s POSCO, which has been linked to large-scale deforestation in Papua for oil palm between 2012 and 2018, committing to a “no deforestation, no peatland, no exploitation” (NDPE) policy for its Papua operations.
Annual tree cover loss in Indonesia since 2001, according to Hansen / WRI 2020.
At the same time as these developments however, there was a darker undercurrent in Indonesia: the creeping authoritarianism of the state, including rising militarization, weakening of oversight bodies like the anticorruption agency, crackdown on dissent, and targeting of civil society organizations and journalists. On this latter front, 2020 opened with Indonesia’s environment ministry terminating its forest conservation partnership with WWF (it later allowed WWF to continue working with endangered rhinos); Mongabay editor Phil Jacobson being detained in Central Kalimantan province; and environmental defenders in North Sumatra fearing for their lives for their efforts to protect the habitat of the Tapanuli orangutan from a hydropower project. The situation would worsen with the arrival of COVID-19.
Officially recorded COVID-19 cases in Indonesia grew gradually, but the government moved quickly on a sweeping deregulation bill that fast-tracked infrastructure and industrial agricultural projects. The “omnibus bill,” officially called the Job Creation Act, was contentious out of the gates, both due to conflict of interests — lawmakers who drafted the legislation had direct links to the companies that stood to benefit most from it — and the accelerated process by which it was deliberated and passed into law. Mining and plantation companies in particular gained from the weakening of environmental regulations, which environmentalists said would lead to increased deforestation and incidence of fire. The government arrested more than 6,000 people who protested the new law.
In parallel with the omnibus bill, the Indonesian government launched a push to expand a national “food estate” program by establishing millions of hectares of new plantations in Sumatra, Borneo, and Papua. The plans included reviving a failed mega rice project in a peat swamp in Indonesian Borneo, a scheme that in the 1990s caused an ecological, financial, and social disaster by unleashing large-scale deforestation and peat fires, undermining domestic food security, and exacerbating social unrest. President Jokowi appointed Prabowo Subianto, a former Special Forces commander who is now defense minister, to run the program, sparking fears that the military would be enlisted to advance agribusiness projects in a return to the approach under former dictator Suharto. In support of this objective, Indonesia’s environment ministry issued a new regulation allowing protected forest areas to be cleared for industrial plantations.
Deforestation for palm oil production in Sumatra, Indonesia. Photo by Rhett A. Butler.
The new “food estate” regulations are expected to give a long-term boost to agribusiness giants in Indonesia, some of whom have been actively expanding in 2020. Digoel Agri Group, for example, has been clearing rainforest in what could become the world’s largest oil palm plantation. The Tanah Merah project could generate an estimated $6 billion in timber revenue alone from the forest that it threatens to clear. In its place would be a 280,000-hectare (692,000-acre) plantation, almost twice the size of London, in southern Papua on the Indonesia half of the island of New Guinea. Palm oil giant Korindo continued to find itself mired in controversy for unusual financial transactions, logging of forests, and illegal use of fire in its Papuan operation.
Indonesia advanced a plan to more the double its current oil palm estate to produce biodiesel. The scheme, which runs counter to its proclaimed ambition to become a global production hub for electric vehicles, would require establishing new oil palm plantations a fifth the size of Borneo. The biodiesel mandate would create a huge source of demand for palm oil that doesn’t need to meet international standards for avoiding deforestation or human rights abuses, countering corporate zero-deforestation policies and import restrictions imposed by the European Union. The energy ministry said it will have to meet the government’s sustainability standard, however.
Infrastructure remained a priority for the Jokowi administration. Work moved forward on major road projects in Papua and Sumatra despite social and environmental concerns. But the proposed move of the country’s capital to Borneo’s East Kalimantan province was postponed due the pandemic.
The Batang Toru dam was delayed by three years due to financing issues after major lenders pulled out of the project due to concerns the project is seismically unsound and could drive the critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan to extinction. But project developer PT North Sumatra Hydro Energy rejected calls for an independent environmental impact assessment of the project. The IUCN primate specialists’ section on great apes noted that “No robust studies have yet assessed” the impact of the project on the species.
Indonesia’s two main pulp and paper companies continued to flout their “zero deforestation” commitments, with APRIL linked to new deforestation in Borneo and Sumatra, and Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) sourcing fiber from a concession involved in peat forest destruction in Sumatra. The Forest Stewardship Council found itself under fire for what NGOs said was an inadequate effort to investigate reports of “alleged deforestation” by companies linked to Robert Budi Hartono, Indonesia’s wealthiest individual.
Deforestation for pulp and paper production in Sumatra. Photo by Rhett A. Butler.
After initially planning to end its timber legality verification system (SVLK) for the export of timber products, Indonesia reversed itself and kept the program in place. The move would have blocked Indonesian wood products from some international markets, including the E.U.
A study published in Science Advances found that the Indonesia government’s poverty-alleviation program was as successful in reducing deforestation as dedicated conservation programs. Another study, published in PNAS, found that providing high-quality health care can be a strong incentive to avoid deforestation. The study concluded that deforestation in West Kalimantan’s Gunung Palung National Park fell 70% after a health clinic opened nearby.
A wetter than normal dry season meant that the fires and haze that have often affected Indonesia in recent years were less widespread in 2020, easing fears that air pollution could make COVID-19 especially deadly.
Congo Basin
Central Africa is experiencing the highest acceleration in deforestation of any major forest region on Earth. The forests of the Congo Basin face myriad threats: increased interest from industrial agriculture, proliferating road networks, new oil and gas exploration, and a regional drying trend. But foreign governments have also recently pledged more aid to Congo forest conservation.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) accounts for about 60% of the Congo Basin’s primary forest cover and nearly 80% of its loss. As such, it is seen by some as a bellwether for the region. In 2020 there were signs that forest disturbance may still be on an upward trend. In January, DRC granted nine forest concessions, covering more than 2 million hectares (5 million acres), to two Chinese companies, which environmental NGOs said violated a national moratorium on new concessions. NGOs have said COVID-19 has not slowed rampant illegal logging in the country.
DRC’s northern neighbor, the Republic of the Congo, has the third-largest extent of primary forest in the Congo Basin, but a much lower rate of loss. Accordingly, when the country last year announced a huge oil discovery in its enormous forested peatland, there were considerable concerns that oil extraction could become a major driver of degradation and carbon emissions. Responding to that worry, France and Germany offered up 60 million euros ($73 million) in aid to reduce the potential impact. However, a 2020 investigation by Der Spiegel and Mediapart suggest that the “alleged oil-field discovery was a bluff” or “an audacious exaggeration” to attract aid money from European governments. In other words, the deforestation threat from the supposed oil find remains low.
Likouala Aux Herbes, Ubangi, Congo, and Lulonga Rivers. Courtesy of Microsoft Zoom.Earth
Gabon ranks just ahead of the Republic of the Congo in terms of forest cover in the Congo Basin. The country has historically had a very low deforestation rate, but loss has been rising as industrial agriculture expands in the country. In 2020 the biggest news on the deforestation front in Gabon was around an FSC investigation into whether Olam, a Singapore-based agribusiness company, deforested more than 25,000 hectares (62,000 acres).
Cameroon approved a 68,385-hectare (168,983-acre) logging concession in Ebo Forest, more than one-third of southwestern Cameroon’s largest intact forest. The area, which in the early 2010s was poised to be protected as a national park, is home chimpanzees, drills, and lowland gorillas. Meanwhile, an investigation by the Environmental Investigation Agency found evidence of illegal logging in the buffer zone of the Dja Fauna Reserve, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Biosphere Reserve.
Other regional developments
With deforestation trending upward in recent years, Peru cracked down on illegal gold mining, investigated large-scale deforestation linked to Mennonite communities, and took action against illegal logging. But new road projects, ongoing illegal logging and mining, and corporate efforts to undermine public prosecutors continued to post threats to Peruvian forests.
Read more: Peru news feed | Top stories in 2020 (Spanish)
More than 1.4 million hectares of Bolivia burned in 2020. Most of the forest fires occurred in the country’s dry Chaco forests. Protected areas were affected.
Colombia secured £64 million from the U.K. to protect forests, but still struggled to get a handle on rising deforestation. In January, Colombian President Iván Duque announced a goal to plant 180 million trees to restore some 300,000 hectares of degraded land, but National Nature Parks of Colombia has been forced to abandon 10 Amazonian parks that cover nearly 9 million hectares due to violence and threats from narcotraffickers, former FARC rebels, and other armed groups. These parks include Indigenous territories. Killings of environmental defenders and human rights advocates topped 300 people.
Read more: Colombia news feed | Top stories in 2020 (Spanish)
Sugarcane companies began clearing land within Bugoma Forest in Uganda after the environment authority approved an environmental impact assessment. The effort to clear Bugoma Forest for sugarcane has been a flashpoint since 2014.
Rainforest creek in the Colombian Amazon. Photo by Rhett A. Butler
Ongoing deforestation in Cambodia, including clearing of Keo Seima and Prey Lang wildlife sanctuaries continued to attract attention. A proposed reform of the country’s environment code remained stalled.
Deforestation for timber production and the establishment of plantations—including oil palm plantations—continued in Myanmar in 2020, despite regional crackdowns last year, including raids by Chinese authorities on stockpiles on China’s side of the border. Some of the illegally logged timber makes its way into E.U. markets despite the European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR), found an investigation by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA). On the conservation front, ethnic minorities in Myanmar raised concerns about lack of consultation on proposed conservation projects. Paul Sein Twa, a member of the Karen Indigenous group, won the Goldman Environmental Prize for his efforts to establish the 546,000-hectare Salween Peace Park, which encompasses 27 community forests and three wildlife sanctuaries.
Drivers of deforestation
2020 was a year when civil society focused more attention on “financed emissions,” the emissions released by companies in which financial institutions invest. In a tropical forest context, that means environmentalists targeted the banks, investment funds, asset managers, and other institutions that fund commodity production and infrastructure in tropical forests. Accordingly, a spate of reports were released in 2020, tying companies like Morgan Stanley, BlackRock, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and HSBC to deforestation in the Amazon and beyond.
Chart showing tree cover loss by region, according to WRI 2019
From fires to deforestation, researchers continued to document the outsized impact cattle ranching in the Amazon, which accounts for more forest loss in the tropics than any other driver, has on planetary health. And activists continued to target Brazil’s biggest cattle producers and the actors who source from them, including a major beef supplier to the U.K. military and the fashion industry. Investigations showed that despite promises to clean up their supply chains, lack of transparency and accountability remains a problem for the Brazilian cattle industry.
“Forest risk” commodities like palm oil, timber and wood pulp production, and soy were also priorities for campaigners in 2020. Companies continued to establish and strengthen zero-deforestation commitments, sometimes in response to shareholder pressure. For example, Tyson Foods committed to a no-deforestation policy after activist investors led by Green Century Capital Management pressured the world’s second-biggest meat processor to do so. Two-thirds of Proctor & Gamble (P&G) shareholders voted to approve a resolution to address deforestation and forest degradation in the consumer product company’s supply chain. Ceres, a nonprofit that helps investors and companies adopt sustainability policies and practices, published an Investor Guide to Deforestation and Climate Change for institutional investors that covered the material risks of deforestation, forest risk commodities and countries, and how to evaluate corporate forest policies.
After dipping sharply in March and April due to the spread of COVID-19, the price of palm oil surged, reaching the highest level in more than six years by the end of 2020. Growers may see the rising price, coupled with relaxed regulations and a massive buying program from the Indonesian government in the form of a biodiesel mandate, as a signal to ramp up expansion.
The price of palm oil, according to World Bank data.
Concerns over the environmental impact of converting rainforests and peatlands to oil palm plantations has spawned the rise of the corporate “no deforestation, no peat, no exploitation” (NDPE) policy over the past decade. Hundreds of companies across the palm oil supply chain, from producers to traders to food and cosmetics manufacturers, have established such policies and pledged to significantly reduce or eliminate deforestation for palm oil production in their supply chains by the end of 2020. Yet the Zoological Society of London’s (ZSL) annual assessment of 100 of the world’s largest palm oil players suggests that many companies will fail to meet these commitments by their self-imposed deadlines.
The most conspicuous palm oil company, Wilmar, unsurprisingly continued to be a focal point for advocacy groups trying to effect change in the palm oil sector. Notably, Wilmar attracted criticism when it exited the the steering group of the High Carbon Stock Approach (HCSA), which helps set the rules that underpin NDPE policies. That decision was immediately relevant to a case in Papua, where a Wilmar supplier was found to be clearing primary rainforest for oil palm.
PepsiCo, another long-time target of environmental groups, updated its NDPE policy for palm oil to extend to all subsidiaries and third-party suppliers. The move was notable because PepsiCo’s Indonesian joint-venture partner, Indofood, has been found in breach of such policies by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), the dominant certification body for the palm oil sector.
A comprehensive study based on socioeconomic data found that oil palm development has had mixed impacts on local peoples’ livelihoods in Indonesia. Communities that are more dependent on forests tend to fare worse when oil palm expansion occurs, whether or not those plantations are certified by the RSPO.
Read more: Top Indonesian palm oil developments in 2020
Amazon soy
A number of studies looked at the environmental footprint of soy from the Amazon rainforest and the Cerrado, a neighboring woody savanna. One study, published in the journal Global Environmental Change, estimated that China accounted for 51% of carbon dioxide emissions associated with Brazil soy exports, while the European Union is responsible for about 30%. That study also found that EU imports were also more likely to cause new deforestation compared to imports from China. These concerns contributed to France’s announcement on Dec. 1 that it would eventually eliminate soy imports from Brazil.
Soy and Chaco forest in Bolivia. Photo by Rhett A. Butler
While research and NGO reports found the impact of soy on the Amazon and Cerrado to be significant, another study argued the impact of soy production in Brazil would have been far worse had a group of companies not signed the Amazon soy moratorium in 2006. That research, published in the journal Nature Food, concludes that deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon between 2006 and 2016 was 35% lower than it would have been without the moratorium, avoiding deforestation of some 18,000 square kilometers (7,000 square miles) of Amazon forest. The moratorium, which was established after a Greenpeace campaign, eventually became the blueprint for zero-deforestation policies that came to be applied to other tropical commodities like palm oil, rubber, cacao, and wood pulp.
By restricting access to the field, the pandemic amplified the importance of remote-sensing technologies at a time when advances in monitoring tropical forests were already accelerating. One of the biggest news stories is this space was the Norwegian government’s decision to pay three satellite monitoring technology groups — Kongsberg Satellite Services, Planet, and Airbus — to provide free access to high-resolution satellite imagery of the tropics, which will help researchers, governments, and civil society improve forest monitoring, emissions tracking, and the use of AI to anticipate land use change.
After last year’s headline-grabbing fire season in the Amazon, researchers applied new tools and methodologies to fire mapping in the region. For example, NASA rolled out an automated near-real-time fire monitoring system that differentiates between land use history and fire type. The Amazon Conservation Association’s MAAP Initiative deployed its own fire tracking effort, which was the first to publicly distinguish agricultural fires and forest fires at scale in the Amazon.
But just like how the pandemic amplified the digital divide between the haves and have nots across society as a whole, human rights advocates warned that the same issue is affecting the digitization of land registries. A report from human rights group GRAIN said that communities that lack familiarity with technological tools are finding themselves at a disadvantage as governments move toward digital land registries.
The boom in renewable energy also brought greater scrutiny to the impact of production of the metals and other materials that go into battery technologies. Elon Musk raised eyebrows when he tweeted “We will coup whoever we want! Deal with it,” in response to the ouster of the president of lithium-rich Bolivia — suggesting that the Telsa CEO would back coups that benefit his companies. After sharp criticism, Musk deleted the Tweet and said Tesla gets its lithium from Australia.
Action by consuming countries
Rich-world governments continued to consider how their population’s consumption of commodities drives deforestation in the tropics. The U.K. put forth a new law that would make it illegal for large companies operating in the country to use products grown on land that was illegally deforested. That law, if passed, would effectively require big companies to carry out due diligence on their supply chains.
In October, the governments of Switzerland and Peru reached a carbon offsetting deal under Article 6 of the Paris climate agreement. Switzerland will get carbon credits generated by financing sustainable development projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the South American nation. That deal could become a model for other bilateral agreements.
Aerial view of the Amazon rainforest canopy. Photo by Rhett A. Butler for Mongabay.
The French government, which pledged in 2019 to stop “deforestation imports” by 2030, continued to move forward on its National Strategy to Combat Imported Deforestation, announcing it aimed to stop importing soy from Brazil.
Norway increased the rate it pays tropical countries to protect rainforests and made its first payment to Indonesia under a REDD+ agreement signed in 2010.
China’s revision to its forest law, which bars companies from buying or processing illegal timber, came into effect July 1, 2020. On paper, the law could be a “game changer” for the world’s largest importer of tropical timber, according to the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), but it is unclear how it will be interpreted and enforced.
Forest research
While there was plenty of important tropical forest research published in 2020, here is a small set of noteworthy studies that didn’t fit into the sections above.
Only 47% of the world’s tropical rainforests have high “ecological integrity”, meaning they have tall, closed canopies and limited human activity. Less than 7% of these forests are legally protected. (Nature Ecology and Evolution)
Between 1992 and 2014 forest degradation outpaced deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon. During that period, 308,311 square kilometers were cleared outright, while 337,427 square kilometers were merely degraded, primarily by logging and fires. (Science)
Warmer temperatures shorten the lifespans of tropical trees, especially when mean annual temperatures exceed 25.4° Celsius. With climate change expected to increase temperatures significantly across the tropics, the capacity of rainforests to sequester carbon may be diminished. (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences)
Long-lived pioneer trees account for a disproportionate amount of carbon stored in tropical forests, making them especially important in sequestering atmospheric carbon dioxide. (Science)
Defaunation of large-bodied animals in tropical forests is degrading the capacity of such forests to store carbon and afford other important ecosystem services. (Nature Communications)
Clouds reflected in a blackwater oxbow lake in the Peruvian Amazon.
China, Brazil, and Indonesia have the greatest potential for sequestering carbon via reforestation projects. Russia, the U.S., India, and the Democratic Republic of Congo are other strong candidates. (Nature)
Less than 10% of the world’s protected areas are connected by land that’s considered intact, making it difficult for some species to move from one refuge to another and hurting the ability of these ecological “islands” to adapt to environmental change. (Nature Communications)
Planned road projects in the Amazon could unleash 2.4 million hectares of deforestation in the next 20 years. (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences)
12 REDD+ (Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation) projects in the Brazilian Amazon have tended to overstate their climate benefits, concluded a study which looked at 12 voluntary projects. The research found the exaggerated emissions savings tended to result from deforestation baselines that failed to account for broader reductions in deforestation that occurred independently. (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences)
Deforestation typically accelerates once 50% of an area’s forest is loss, suggesting the halfway point represents a critical tipping point or threshold. (Geophysical Research Letters)
Deforestation in Indonesian Borneo. Photo by Rhett A. Butler.
Humans have contributed to 56% decline in species in mammal assemblages across the American tropics since European colonization began around 1500. (Nature Scientific Reports)
Climate change may be driving a sharp decline in fruit production in Gabon, making life more challenging for resident megafauna. (Science)
What’s in store for 2021?
Next week, Mongabay will took at look at some of the tropical forest trends and potential developments to watch in 2021.
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Student-athletes promote literacy, combat hunger during coronavirus pandemic
by Erin Blasko
Camryn Dyke reads My Lucky Day
In a typical year, each of the University of Notre Dame’s 26 varsity sports teams attempts to host a signature service event in keeping with the five principles of Student Welfare and Development: education, service, leadership, relationships and diversity.
This is no typical year, of course.
Campus has been quiet since March, when dorms closed and classes moved online because of the coronavirus. Things won’t begin to return to normal until August, and then only with strict measures in place to slow or prevent the spread of the virus among students, faculty and staff. It’s unclear when athletics will resume.
In response, the Student-Athlete Advisory Council, with support from student Welfare and Development, recently launched Fighting to Read, Fighting to Feed, an online service project aimed at promoting literacy and combatting hunger during the pandemic in partnership with local educators and Feeding America.
Student-athletes record themselves reading children’s books to local students in grades K-4 and then post the videos to Instagram along with a donation sticker for Feeding America, a nationwide network of more than 200 food banks, including the Food Bank of Northern Indiana.
They then tag other student-athletes and challenge them to do the same.
The students also upload the videos to a shared Google drive, where Student Welfare and Development can then share them with local educators, and thus students, from South Bend, Mishawaka, John Glenn, Penn-Harris-Madison and Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese Schools and the Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties Head Start Consortium via a specially created “Fighting to Read, Fighting to Feed” YouTube Channel.
The project serves a dual purpose as it relates to the coronavirus. It promotes literacy among students whose school years have been cut short by the virus, and it contributes to food security at a time of rising unemployment and worrisome disruptions in the food supply.
About 70 student athletes have participated in the project, representing rowing, cross country, track and field, hockey and lacrosse, among other sports. That includes about five to 10 student-athletes from other schools, including other ACC schools.
The YouTube channel has more than 1,300 views.
Camryn Dyke, a midfielder on the women’s soccer team and the team’s representative on the Student-Athlete Advisory Council, organized the project with Collin Stoecker, program coordinator and director of community service for Student Welfare and Development, a division of Notre Dame Athletics focused on the total development of student-athletes: mind, body and spirit.
A rising senior, Dyke said she wanted to incorporate social media into the project “since everyone is online right now and trying to stay connected,” and since student-athletes tend to attract large followings online.
“It was a way for us to reach a lot of people and help at the same time,” said Dyke, a management and consulting major from Littleton, Colorado.
Dyke enlisted her sister, a women’s soccer player at Penn State University, to participate in the project as well.
“We dug through our old boxes in the basement and found our old childhood books together,” Dyke said. “I read ‘My Lucky Day’ about a pig that outsmarts a fox that’s trying to eat it.”
Dyke’s video, which runs about four-and-a-half minutes, generated $200 in donations for Feeding America on Instagram. It’s been viewed more than 60 times on YouTube. The athletes post the videos to Instagram as so-called “Stories,” meaning they disappear after 24 hours.
“It’s awesome to see what these student-athletes are doing,” said Stoecker, a former pitcher on the Fighting Irish baseball team. “I’ve never met such a selfless group of people.”
Stoecker said that in addition to local educators, he’s been sharing the videos with the American Literacy Association and with the elementary coordinator for his hometown school district in Tennessee.
For Head Start, the project is more or less an online version of an existing program in which student-athletes read to kids at Studebaker School, one of three South Bend schools in the local head start consortium, every Friday during the school year.
“This made a huge contribution toward helping parents,” said Kathy Guajardo, executive director of the Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties Head Start Consortium. “They were able to discover what books were out there that children like, and can maybe go to the library now and check them out.”
Guajardo said that in addition to Head Start families, she’s been sharing the videos with her grandson in Wisconsin, with local teachers for use in e-learning and with the Department of Health and Human Services, the federal agency that oversees Head Start, as an example of outreach during the pandemic.
Such widespread circulation has been gratifying, Stoecker said.
“The whole purpose of this is to continue to put student-athletes in positions to be positive role models,” he said, “So it’s been really cool to see so many educators get behind this.”
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VPA alumni Emme and Phillip Aronson ’85 to discuss ‘Morning Has Broken: A Couple’s Journey Through Depression’ at SU Bookstore
Thursday, March 30, 2006, By News Staff
VPA alumni Emme and Phillip Aronson ’85 to discuss ‘Morning Has Broken: A Couple’s Journey Through Depression’ at SU BookstoreMarch 30, 2006Jaime Winne Alvarezjlwinne@syr.edu
World-famous model and television personality Emme and her husband, Phillip Aronson, both 1985 graduates of Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, will give a discussion on their newly released book, “Morning Has Broken: A Couple’s Journey Through Depression” (New American Library, 2006), April 7 at noon. A book signing will follow. The event will take place on the lower level of the SU Bookstore in the Hildegarde and J. Myer Schine Student Center. Paid parking is available in the Marion and Comstock lots and the University Avenue garage.
“Morning Has Broken” is the true story of the couple’s struggle to overcome Phil’s bout with severe clinical depression, as told in both their voices. With a happy marriage, a healthy baby girl and a bright future together, the Aronsons had everything to look forward to until Phil, beset by chronic pain, found himself battling the psychological and emotional illness.
According to the Aronsons, “People don’t have to suffer in silence if they would just realize that depression is nothing to be ashamed of. Having lived through it first hand, we want the millions of people around the world who suffer from depression, and their families, to know that they are not alone.”
The book details how the Aronsons emerged stronger than before. Above all else, their narrative is a story of hope for those who suffer from clinical depression and for their loved ones. Even in their darkest days, the Aronsons found that the smallest amount of light can illuminate the road to recovery.
“Both Emme and Phil are incredible people who are committed to helping other individuals by sharing their own life experiences,” says Timothy Mahar, executive director of SU’s Office of Alumni Relations. “Their strength and positive attitude is contagious and impacts all those who meet them to reach inside themselves and realize just how special they are.”
For more information on the event, contact the SU Bookstore at 443-9900.
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Home Entertainment Movie Reviews 2015 Golden Globes Recap – And the Big Winner is … Boyhood!
2015 Golden Globes Recap – And the Big Winner is … Boyhood!
Kam Williams
Thu January 15, 2015
And the Big Winner is … Boyhood!
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s annual recognition of the best in film and television kicked off the 2015 awards season.
An early indicator of Academy Award potential, the Golden Globes have established Boyhood as the early Oscar favorite. Boyhood was directed by Richard Linkater, and the time-lapse coming-of-age drama scooped up the Best Picture, Drama, Best Director and Best Supporting Actress categories.
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler were co-hosts, in a very different act to that delivered by Ricky Gervais. Unfortunately, the two divas couldn’t help themselves, and although they were otherwise celebrity-friendly, they took a few potshots at two-time Golden Globes-winner Bill Cosby.
In an opening monologue for Into the Woods, Amy Poehler said “Sleeping Beauty just thought she was getting coffee with Bill Cosby,” referring to what dozens of women claimed Cosby did to them, slipping a knockout drug into their drinks, and then raping them. Tina Fey followed up with twisting knife in the back imitation of Cosby saying, “I put the pills in the people.” Bill Cosby was not present at the event.
Despite the rumor going around that Selma would win Best Picture, even though there was an accidental, early posting on Friday to that effect on the official Golden Globe website, it wasn’t to be. The civil rights saga only gained a trophy for Best Song, the hip-hop anthem “Glory,” by John Legend and Common. It is possible that Selma’s prospects might have been cramped by allegations it of historical inaccuracies regarding its portrayal of President Lyndon Baines Johnson.
Complete List of 2015 Golden Globe Winners
Best Picture, Drama: “Boyhood”
Best Picture, Comedy or Musical: “The Grand Budapest Hotel”
Best Director: Ricard Linklater, “Boyhood”
Best Actor, Drama: Eddie Redmayne, “The Theory of Everything”
Best Actress, Drama: Julianne Moore, “Still Alice”
Best Actor, Musical or Comedy: Michael Keaton, “Birdman”
Best Actress, Comedy or Musical: Amy Adams, “Big Eyes”
Best Supporting Actor: J.K. Simmons, “Whiplash”
Best Supporting Actress: Patricia Arquette, “Boyhood”
Best Original Score: Johann Johannsson, “The Theory of Everything”
Best Original Song: “Glory” (music by John Legend, Common), “Selma”
Best Animated Feature Film: “How to Train Your Dragon 2”
Best Screenplay: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, Nicolas Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, Armando Bo, “Birdman”
Best Foreign Language Film: “Leviathan” (Russia)
Best Miniseries or Made-for-TV Movie: “Fargo”
Best Comedy Series: “Transparent”
Best Dramatic Series: “The Affair”
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Best Actor, Drama: Kevin Spacey, “House of Cards” Best Actress, Drama: Ruth Wilson, “The Affair”
Best Actress, Musical or Comedy: Gina Rodriguez, “Jane the Virgin”
Best Actor, Musical or Comedy: Jeffrey Tambor, “Transparent”
Best Actor, Miniseries or Made-for-TV Movie: Billy Bob Thornton, “Fargo”
Best Actress, Miniseries or Made-for-TV Movie: Maggie Gyllenhaal, “The Honorable Woman”
Best Supporting Actress, Series, Miniseries or Made-for-TV Movie: Joanne Froggatt, “Downton Abbey”
Best Supporting Actor, Series, Miniseries or Made-for-TV Movie: Matt Bomer, “The Normal Heart”
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Home USA Crime Who Is More Likely to Commit Murder, Men or Women?
Who Is More Likely to Commit Murder, Men or Women?
Tue June 27, 2017
A few weeks ago I got into a debate with someone over irrational and rational phobias. They were trying to make the argument that their fear of clowns was rational because clowns can kill people.
On the other hand, they argued, my fear of heights was irrational, because heights can’t kill me. The same applies to my fear of spiders, because, well, you get the gist. I clearly wasn’t getting anywhere arguing to the contrary, even though (or maybe because) they were clearly insane, so I tried a different tactic. “So, does that mean you’re scared of all women?” I argued. “After all, a clown is just a human wearing make-up, no more than your mother or your sister.”
Needless to say, they didn’t quite grasp the logic and went on believing that a fear of clowns was perfectly rational because, deep inside, all clowns are wannabe serial killers hiding a bitter contempt for the human race. I kinda get that, or at least that’s what I said so I could quickly end the argument and get on with my life.
But it did get me thinking. Are men more likely to kill than women? Clowns are clearly not more likely to commit murder than anyone else, but what about men and women, was my throwaway counter argument in anyway valid?
Men or Women?
There are a few instances where women kill or abuse more than men, but only because there are more women than men in those roles. For instance, there are many more cases of nursing home abuse where women are the proprietors and not men, but only because women dominate those roles. At the same time, football riots are more likely to be perpetrated by men, but there are more men at those grounds than women.
It’s unfair to focus on those areas because of that. But what if we wipe the slate clean and focus on murder on the whole? How do men and women stack up?
Well, we know that while men are more aggressive by nature, women are the more likely of the two to use that aggression in private. They are also more likely to use passive-aggression and indirect aggression, which is perhaps why many females linked to murder have often hired someone else to do the crime or have orchestrated it so that they don’t have to get hands dirty.
Studies have found that men are more likely to be the perpetrators of cyber bullying and that they instill a greater fear and a greater damage in cases of domestic violence, but that on the whole, women are just as bad as men in regards to the number of cases where domestic violence (including verbal, psychological and manipulation) take place.
As far as murder goes, there are greater numbers of serial killers that are made and they have also killed a greater number of people. Males account for 9 out of every 10 perpetrators of homicide. They are also way more likely to commit burglary, arson, and most forms of theft. Embezzlement and theft are more or less split, but even those still lean towards male.
Men are also considerably more likely to abuse animals than women, both directly, and as a result of improper care, poor pet nutrition and a general ignorance of what they should do. The same goes for car crashes and, well, for most other negative things it seems.
No matter how you look at it, males are at the least only slightly more likely than women and on average they are considerably more likely to commit a crime.
The Likely Age
There are some differences between man and women with regards to the age that they commit most crimes. This applies across the board, even with cyberbulling, as males are more likely to commit this crime in their late teenage years, while females are more likely to do it early on. If you look at the ages on the whole, combining both men and women, then youngsters between the ages 15 and 24 account for most crimes committed in most countries.
In fact, in the United States, this age group is responsible for more than 40% of all criminal cases. There are several reasons for this, ranging from lack of maturity to delinquency and the fact that they are less likely to have a full-time job.
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Burma Frees Hundreds of Political Prisoners
Sat January 14, 2012
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton today said the United States welcomes the news that the government has released hundreds of political prisoners, several of whom have languished in prison for decades.
“The release of political prisoners is a substantial and serious step forward in the government’s stated commitment to political reform, and I applaud it, and the entire international community should as well.” -Ms. Clinton
She noted that Aung San Suu Kyi has welcomed the dramatic steps as further indication of progress and commitment.
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She reported that many of the people released today have distinguished themselves as steadfast, courageous leaders in the fight for democracy and human rights at critical times in their country’s recent history.
“And like all of the people of their country, they want and deserve to have a voice in the decisions that affect their lives.” -Ms. Clinton
Ms. Clinton said she visited Burma in December on behalf of President Obama and the United States. She said she encouraged authorities to continue along the path of reform.
“In particular, I urged them to unconditionally release all political prisoners, halt hostilities in ethnic areas, and seek a true political settlement. This would broaden the space for political and civic activity, and by doing so, it would lay the groundwork to fully implement legislation that would protect universal freedoms of assembly, speech, and association.” -Ms. Clinton
She also cited that she urged Burma that they sever all illicit military ties with North Korea.
“As I said last December, the United States will meet action with action. Based on the steps taken so far, we will now begin. In consultation with members of Congress and at the direction of President Obama, we will start the process of exchanging ambassadors with Burma.” -Ms. Clinton
She noted that they will identify a candidate to serve as U.S. Ambassador to represent the United States Government and its broader efforts to strengthen and deepen its ties with both the people and the government.
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Do Not Lie, Yes I Will!
Nurit Greenger
Sat October 26, 2013
These days telling the truth is passe, it hardly exists. Our ears have become too sensitive to the truth so we camouflage the truth with politically correct lexicon.
Whilst one of the Ten Commandments is NOT TO LIE, we are now told that lying is just fine.
It has become downright politically and diplomatically inconvenient to tell it like it is. At such juncture creative journalists, reporters and copywriters conjure up imaginative and spinning alternatives to the truth.
For example across oceans:
In Israel, on February 14, 2001, a Gazan bus driver, at a speed of 147 kilometers per hour – approximately 91 miles per hour, plowed the length of the sidewalk, slamming his vehicle into a crowd of passengers standing on the pavement at the Azur junction a bus stop, killing eight and wounding twenty one. The driver then continued in his mad drive southwards back to Gaza, and was finally apprehended near the town of Gan Yavneh.
The initial reaction was that this was a road traffic accident. It was not!
He then “inconsiderately” spoiled Israeli officialdom’s pretense that it was a traffic accident by announcing to all and sundry that he had intentionally set out to run down as many Israelis as possible. The terrorist-murderer never expressed even a vague suggestion of remorse, and as the reality in Israel goes, he was freed in the Gilad Schalit exchange of prisoners’ deal to a hero’s welcome in Gaza.
Sadly, this is hardly the only instance of an attempt to pass off a terrorist atrocity as something else. The Israeli penchant for identifying spit in the face as droplets of rain is ongoing.
In the USA, on November 5, 2009, at the Fort Hood near Killeen, Texas, US Army Major and psychiatrist Nidal Malik Hassan fatally shot 13 people and injured more than 30 others. The Fort Hood shooting was a Jihadist mass murder, the worst shooting ever to take place on an American military base. Several individuals, including Senator Joe Lieberman, General Barry McCaffrey, and others have called the event a terrorist attack. However, the United States Department of Defense and the federal law enforcement agencies have classified the shootings as an act of ‘Workplace Violence’. Hassan is now standing trial being treated with the utmost politically correct manner as to not offend Islam in its name he murdered to many.
Sadly, this is hardly the only instance of an attempt to pass off a terrorist atrocity as something else. The American establishment penchant for identifying spit in the face as droplets of rain is ongoing.
The Quran instructs Moslems to lie. It is called Taqiyya; it is lying to promote Islam, a Moslem concept which literally means: “Concealing or disguising a Moslem’s beliefs, convictions, ideas, feelings, opinions, and/or strategies at a time of imminent danger, whether now or later in time, to save oneself from physical and/or mental injury.”
In political terms, Taqiyya is used as an intentional concealment of Islamic doctrines in order to gain influence and deceive so-called “enemies of Islam.” A one-word translation would be, dissimulation, a form of deception.
Jews were instructed by G-D, not to lie, Exodus 20:1
Commandment #7: You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
True Christians who admit that Jesus was a Jew follow the Ten Commandments’ Commandment #7.
And so the society that fought so hard for enlightenment is now far from being enlightened. It is trapped in a vicious cycle of lying born out of a process that was supposed to liberate it from insincerity and hypocrisy.
Political correctness is modern Taqiyya; its purpose is dumbing down society. If someone decides to tell the truth he or she is told to keep quiet so they do not attract an attacking crowd of people who wish to bury the truth to never be heard.
Not telling the truth leaves one remaining treading in the same place. Admonition of the propagate lies – the political correctness modern Taqiyya – could arouse the displeasure of world’s opinion and will defeat the agenda and discourse of many in the Western world.
Political correctness perpetually primed to censure countries and people and cause them to become disturbingly uncooperative to tell it like it is!
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The superhero web television drama The Boys has delivered two seasons successfully and consists of 16 episodes. Eric Kripke has developed the Black comedy thriller. The much-appreciated series is based on the novel of the same name by Darick Robertson and Garth Ennis. After the successful delivery of the initial two seasons, the audience has ordered for the fresh season and can’t wait for long. But it is to be seen if the makers have enough in the stock. We are here to give you every information about the renewal status of The Boys.
The original Prime Video series delivered the first season on 26th July 2019. The second season premiered on 4th September and ready to end on 9th October. Today, on 9th October Amazon Prime will stream the last episode and the audience is eager to know if the makers are considering the third instalment.
Guys we have brought the officially announced information. The makers have announced that third spin-off is under development. It means the order has been accepted. If everything goes inflow then we can expect the shooting to start on 1st February 202. The shooting may end on 12th August 2021.
The Boys has become one of the most-loved original series of Amazon Prime Video. The second season picked up the plot where the first season dropped. It seems to happen with the third season as well. The third season will be picking the plot where the second would end.
The Boys Season 3 is Happening?
The Amazon Prime has officially announced that The Boys will renew the series for the third sequel. According to last episodes, this time as well we expect the season to have eight episodes.
Eric Kripke will serve as the showrunner. Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Ori Marmur, Ken F. Levin, James Weaver, Phil Sgriccia, Rebecca Sonnenshine, Jason Netter, Pavun Shetty, Neal H. Moritz, and Dan Trachtenberg will be back to produce the series. The release date is still not confirmed but we can expect it in late 2021. If the production takes time then we can’t be able to see it before 2021.
This time the viewers may have to wait for a long in comparison of last season. It can disturb the continuation of the superhero series if it takes a longer time than usual. The audience may be awaiting to know about the cast of the third season. Before some time, Jensen Ackles has joined the cast to play Soldier Boy. Stay connected with us for more updates.
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Nursing License Map / Nursing Specialties / Registered Nurse (RN) / School Nurse
Students’ ability to excel in school and retain what they learn is influenced by many factors including their mental and physical wellbeing. Students whose health is impaired or put at risk are less able to focus on their lessons and are more likely to miss school. That’s why school nursing is an important aspect of primary and secondary education.
A strong school nursing program at an elementary, middle or high school may improve the health of the student population. This, in turn, helps students learn, achieve good grades, graduate and move on to further education, training and careers.
If you’re interested in the nursing field and have a strong desire to advocate for the health, well-being and educational success of students, you may want to consider a career as a school nurse.
What Is School Nursing?
The purpose of school nursing is to advance students’ health, well-being and academic success. School nursing is, in part, about directly providing health care services to children enrolled at the school. It also plays a greater role. School nursing focuses on community health, care coordination and quality improvement, according to the National Association of School Nurses.
School Nurses Are a Vital Community Resource
In many circumstances, a school nurse is the only health care resource students have. About 4.3 million children did not have health insurance in 2018, the U.S. Census Bureau reports. Access to consistent and preventative medical care influences their physical and emotional health and their capacity to reach their full potential as adults, according to a report published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information.
School nurses are essential in providing students with much-needed care, advocating for students’ mental, physical and social needs, and connecting students and their families with additional resources.
School Nursing Is Unique from Other Nursing Practices
School nurses encounter different problems than nurses in traditional hospital settings or private practices. Before moving into this field, understand that your role will be both medical and educational. A school nurse is a leadership role, and it may be up to you to drive physical and mental health care education and programs.
The National Association of School Nurses advocates for school nurses playing a vital role in promoting positive behavioral health among their students. School nurses often work with school psychologists and counselors to provide holistic support and care for physical and mental health.
It’s important for school nurses to be aware of the social and economic factors that affect the student population. You may need to address the many issues outside of school that can harm students individually and as a whole.
Because school nurses communicate with teachers, administrators, parents and other medical providers, strong written and oral communication skills are important. You’ll also have to understand the students’ communication skills and create messages students can understand and implement.
How To Become a School Nurse
1. Earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
You must first graduate from an accredited nursing program or with a bachelor’s degree and become a registered nurse.
The National Association of School Nurses recommends schools and other facilities hire registered nurses with a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or higher, such as a Master of Science in Nursing degree, and the National Board for Certification of School Nurses requires a bachelor’s degree to be eligible for its school nurse certification.
2. Become a Registered Nurse (RN)
To become licensed, you must apply with your state’s board of nurses. The board will inform you if you are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination, which is proctored and graded by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. All nurses are required to pass this exam in order to become a registered nurse.
3. Meet Your State’s Requirements for Becoming a School Nurse
The next step depends on your state’s requirements. Each state governs the requirements for school nursing. Some have specific certification or licensing requirements beyond obtaining your RN license. To determine your state’s requirements for school nurses, you can contact your state’s affiliate of the NASN.
You may be required or wish to obtain certification by the National Board for Certification of School Nurses. According to NBCSN, you must acquire at least 1,000 hours of clinical experience or three years of full-time academic experience to be eligible to take the School Nurse Certification Exam. The test has 250 multiple choice questions, and you have four hours to complete it.
What Do School Nurses Do?
On a daily basis, school nurses perform assessments, screenings, referrals and follow-ups with students. They can diagnose and treat mild conditions or ensure students move on to appropriate medical treatment for more serious mental health conditions or physical injuries, according to the article “Role of the School Nurse in Providing School Health Services” in the academic journal Pediatrics.
However, a school nurse’s day is not solely focused on medical care. Nurses continuously focus on community and public health initiatives. According to NASN, community health encompasses many factors, such as educating students about:
Physical, dental, mental and social health
Risky versus risk-reducing behaviors
Sexual health and pregnancy
Reducing the risk of communicable diseases
Care coordination is essential to many students and a significant part of a school nurse’s role. There will always be students with conditions who need medical care or advocacy throughout the school year.
Common issues include:
Students might need to receive medications, such as insulin, at certain times during the school day.
Students might need to avoid certain foods or substances due to severe allergies.
Students might need to receive additional educational tools or assistance due to dyslexia or autism.
Staff needs to be aware of any student’s increased risk of a medical event, such as seizures, anaphylaxis or cardiac arrest.
School nurses coordinate essential care with the students, parents, medical providers, teachers and staff. They often help develop individualized education plans or Section 504 plans to ensure students’ health and medical needs are not barriers to their education. Nurses also create and implement individualized health care plans.
Social issues, including household income, housing instability, transportation issues, food insecurity, access to health insurance and other environmental factors impact student health and education. School nurses must identify relevant issues and ways to address them at school to improve students’ health, academic outcomes and career opportunities.
Nurses also play a role in connecting students and their families with health care services, shelter, food, financial services and other social resources. They are critical in informing families about Medicaid and the state’s health insurance programs for children and low-income families.
A fundamental aspect of school nursing is continuous quality improvement. Nurses are expected to assess their populations, identify issues, develop action plans, implement action plans and evaluate outcomes. This process entails collecting measurable data, analyzing results and making improvements.
Where Do School Nurses Work?
School nurses work in a variety of settings, including:
Pre-school and kindergartens
Public elementary, middle and high schools
Private and parochial schools
Local health departments
Overseas military bases
School Nurse Salary
The Bureau of Labor Statistics on registered nurses reported the national median salary for registered nurses in educational services was $61,850 as of January 2019. Given that this is the median pay, nurses may make more or less than this salary. It often depends on the location, work environment and nurse’s years of experience.
Employment for registered nurses is expected to grow 12% from 2018–2028. This is much faster than the projected growth for all occupations.
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Stormy Daniels Has Put Trump Fixer Michael Cohen in Serious Legal Danger
By Jonathan Chait@jonathanchait
We may learn the limits of Michael Cohen’s loyalty to Trump. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call,Inc.
The saga of Donald Trump and Stormy Daniels ultimately has very little to do with sex, and in a sense is only incidentally about Stormy Daniels at all. The most important figure in the new 60 Minutes report on the episode is Michael Cohen, Trump’s lawyer and fixer. Cohen might be facing significant legal jeopardy, and this could expose Trump himself as deeply as anything related to Russia.
As Daniels and her lawyer, Michael Avenatti, recount, Cohen was the point of contact in Trump’s negotiations to keep Daniels quiet about their affair. Cohen paid her $130,000 to sign a nondisclosure agreement. This could well be an illegal campaign expenditure on Trump’s behalf — Cohen was paying Daniels for the purpose of aiding Trump’s campaign. Cohen claims he paid the money out of his own pocket, which would make Cohen the perpetrator of the campaign finance violation. But Avenatti has documents showing that the payment was sent to Cohen at his Trump Tower location, and communicated through his official Trump Organization email. That strongly indicates, and perhaps even proves, Cohen was making the payment on Trump’s behalf.
A second aspect of the story contains even more danger for Trump. Daniels describes being approached by a man in a parking lot who threatened her:
I was in a parking lot, going to a fitness class with my infant daughter. T– taking, you know, the seats facing backwards in the backseat, diaper bag, you know, gettin’ all the stuff out. And a guy walked up on me and said to me, “Leave Trump alone. Forget the story.” And then he leaned around and looked at my daughter and said, “That’s a beautiful little girl. It’d be a shame if something happened to her mom.” And then he was gone.
Daniels says she would recognize the man if she saw him again, but does not know who it was. There is a lot of reason to suspect Cohen had something to do with the threat. Cohen is a Trump cultist, whose legal skills, such as they are, compose a small portion of his value to the Trump organization. His true value is as a goon. “If somebody does something Mr. Trump doesn’t like, I do everything in my power to resolve it to Mr. Trump’s benefit,” Cohen said in 2011. “If you do something wrong, I’m going to come at you, grab you by the neck and I’m not going to let you go until I’m finished.” In 2015, he told a reporter, “I’m warning you, tread very fucking lightly, because what I’m going to do to you is going to be fucking disgusting. You understand me?”
Intimidating and threatening people who get in Trump’s way seems to be a recurring theme in his business interactions. There are many documented instances of this behavior. One victim of Trump’s shady financial maneuverings in Atlantic City received a phone call and was told, “My name is Carmine. I don’t know why you’re fucking with Mr. Trump but if you keep fucking with Mr. Trump, we know where you live and we’re going to your house for your wife and kids.”
The Washington Post has already reported that Robert Mueller “has requested documents and interviewed witnesses about incidents involving Michael Cohen.” What could those incidents involve? The Stormy Daniels episode suggests the list starts with campaign finance violations and may end with making threats, or ordering others to do so. When Trump’s allies warn that Mueller is conducting a “Gambino-style roll-up” of his organization, this is the sort of thing they may have in mind.
It may be difficult to imagine Cohen, the ultimate Trump loyalist, turning on his patron and idol. But mafiosos turn on their friends and mentors all the time. And Trump’s organization was run in many respects like a crime family, with a sprawling web of shady and probably illegal activity, including but not limited to dealings with Russia. If Stormy Daniels’s account holds up, then it opens a vast new avenue for potential risk to Cohen, and ultimately Trump.
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Sports / Club Sports
Sports / Mens / Menstrack
Sports / Womens / Tennis
Sports / Womens / Track And Field
The Blitz: Feb. 15, 2017
Christian Miller, Staff Reporter
Oakland’s track teams competed against several opponents in a variety of events over the weekend.
The Golden Grizzlies’ first matchup came on the road when they faced Grand Valley State University on Saturday, Feb. 10 during the Big Meet.
Brandon Davis secured first place in the long jump with a distance of 23 feet and 6.5 inches, while Corey Goodloe broke his own school record and placed fifth in the 400m with a time of 48.46.
Representing the women’s team, Kendell Jefferson’s 7.70 performance in the 60m earned her fifth place. Whitney Mergens recorded a 5-foot-and-1-inch jump that earned her eighth place.
As a whole, the men’s team concluded the Big Meet with 21 points, enough for seventh place, while the women’s team finished with a total of four points, standing at 25th place.
As the showdown at GVSU unfolded, Oakland also had runners participating in the David Hemery Invite at Boston University.
Ashley Burr and Rachel Levy both ran the mile for Oakland, ending the event with times of 4:57.29 and 4:58.50, respectively. The results earned the athletes 27th and 31st place.
Bryce Stroede also ran the mile, shattering his own school record with a time of 4:04.73 and earning himself ninth place.
Oakland track and field’s success on the road continued to accumulate as they traveled to Tiffin, Ohio, for the Dragon Invite on Saturday, Feb. 11.
Leading the 400m for the Golden Grizzlies, Chanel Gardner took first with her time of 59.41. Dana Tessmer and Kailey Weingartz furthered the women’s success.
Tessmer closed out the pole vault with a height of 11 feet and 9.75 inches, earning her second place, while Weingartz’s time of 10:43.6 gave her second place in the 3000m.
Brandon Davis walked away with second place in the triple jump with 44 feet and 10.25 inches.
On Saturday, Feb. 18, Oakland track and field travel to Hillsdale, Michigan, for the Tune Up.
With its season in full swing, Oakland women’s tennis hoped to clinch its first win of the season during the dual match against Morgan State and Akron on Saturday, Feb. 11.
The Golden Grizzlies did just that as they conquered Morgan State 4-3.
Pivotal to the team’s success, Samantha Galloway contributed two singles and a double while Amanda Nilsson grabbed two doubles and a single for Oakland.
Despite the success, the victory was short lived, as Oakland later fell to Akron 6-1.
Looking to move forward, Oakland women’s tennis next plays Wednesday, Feb. 22, when they face Stetson in DeLand, Florida.
In a cross-town rivalry, the men’s Division I club hockey team faced off against Rochester College in the Jug of Rochester Hills matchup this weekend.
Oakland, which is 6-7-0 against Rochester all-time, trailed 2-0 in the series before Friday’s game.
Ultimately, Oakland succumbed to Rochester.
Corey Hagood, assistant general manager to the team, recorded his 450th game with the Golden Grizzlies on Friday night. This season marks the tenth year Hagood has worked with the program.
Oakland hockey will play again at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, when they travel to Western Michigan to take on the Broncos.
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Frostgrave: Forgotten Pacts
Author: Joseph A. McCullough
Illustrator: Dmitry Burmak
Short code: FGV
This supplement is fully compatible with Frostgrave: Second Edition, publishing in July 2020.
In this supplement for Frostgrave, players lead their warbands into the northern reaches of the city, exploring the ruined temples of the Frozen City to search for the lost secrets of evocation - the art of summoning demons. While the lure of such knowledge is great, few wizards have ventured into this region as it is overrun by barbaric northern tribesmen who have descended from the hills in their own search for treasure. Marking themselves with demonic sigils, many of these barbarians have aligned with ancient powers discovered amongst the temples. Along with a host of new scenarios focusing on the exploration of the temples, the book also contains new treasures, spells, soldiers, and creatures that can be found amongst the ruins.
Joseph A. McCullough is the author of several non-fiction books including A Pocket History of Ireland, Zombies: A Hunter's Guide, and Dragonslayers: From Beowulf to St. George. In addition, his fantasy short stories have appeared in various books and magazines such as Black Gate, Lords of Swords, and Adventure Mystery Tales. He is also the creator of the wargame, Frostgrave: Fantasy Wargames in the Frozen City, and co-wrote The Grey Mountains, a supplement for the Middle-Earth Role-Playing game.Dmitry Burmak is a freelance artist from Moscow, Russia. After graduating as an engineer, he decided to change his career plans and took another degree in Fine Art. Dmitry started as an artist in the video games industry and now works as a freelance illustrator with his wife Kate, who is also an artist. Dmitry specializes in fantasy and sci-fi art for roleplaying games, card games and video games.
New Warband Options
New Treasure
Expanded Bestiary
An Englishman Abroad
Anzio 1944
Raffaele D’Amato
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USN McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II
Air Vanguard 22
Author: Peter E. Davies
Illustrator: Adam Tooby, Henry Morshead
Short code: AVG 22
Publication Date: 24 Mar 2016
Originally designed as a carrier-borne long-range interceptor armed with radar-guided missiles and tasked with defence against missile-launching bombers, the Phantom II went on to establish itself as one of the most important multi-role fighter, attack and reconnaissance aircraft of the 20th century. Arguably the United States' most important aircraft in the Vietnam War, where it played the role of workhorse as well as being a deadly MiG interceptor, the Phantom was also a mainstay of Atlantic Fleet operations ? intercepting Soviet bomber and reconnaissance aircraft and turning them away from the carrier groups at the height of the Cold War.
This book reveals the design and development history of the naval Phantom, its variants and the exported designs adopted by other NATO countries. Packed with illustrations, photographs and first-hand accounts, it provides a technical history of one of the most famous aircraft ever built.
Peter E Davies has written or co-written nineteen books on modern American combat aircraft, including the standard reference work on US Navy and Marine Corps Phantom II operations, Gray Ghosts. He is based in Bristol, UK.Henry Morshead is a design consultant in the European automotive and aerospace sectors, with clients including Jaguar, Bentley, Citroën and Airbus. He is also a technical sponsor of the Bloodhound supersonic car, contributing digital surfacing and design services. A former officer in the Royal Engineers and illustrator for Jane's, he maintains a keen interest in the design and use of military land and air vehicles. Adam Tooby is an internationally renowned digital aviation artist and illustrator. His work can be found in publications worldwide and as box art for model aircraft kits. He also runs a successful illustration studio and aviation prints business.
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Dipturus laevis
Temperate latitudes of the northwest Atlantic Ocean
Soft bottoms
Order Rajiformes (skates and relatives), Family Rajidae (skates)
The barndoor skate is one of the largest skates in the world. Skates are closely related to the rays and more distantly related to sharks. The skates are the most diverse lineage of the cartilaginous fishes (sharks, skates, and rays). The term ‘cartilaginous fishes’ refers to the fact that these groups do not have true bone and instead have skeletons made of hardened cartilage. barndoor skates grow to lengths of at least 5 feet (1.5 m) and weights up to 44 pounds (20 kg). Historically, they were commercially valuable.
Barndoor skates are active predators on continental shelves off the east coast of North America. This species is known to live from shallow coastal waters to depths of at least 2500 feet (750 m). Like most skates and rays, they live on the seafloor, where they hunt a variety of invertebrate and fish prey. They seemingly eat just about anything that strays too near. They are even known to eat small sharks.
This species reproduces via internal fertilization, and females spawn clutches of several, well-protected eggs. Unlike many fishes that have pelagic eggs, barndoor skates attach their eggs to hard surfaces on the seafloor. After laying the eggs, the mother does not provide any further parental care for her offspring. Well-developed juveniles hatch and immediately begin a predatory lifestyle. Barndoor skates are slow growing and likely do not reach maturity until they are 8-11 years old. These life history characteristics make this species vulnerable to overfishing.
During the last 50 years, barndoor skates have been depleted by fisheries that target them or capture them accidentally when targeting other species. Bottom fisheries targeting Atlantic cod and other species accidentally capture a large number of barndoor skates. As a result of a strange regulation in the United States that does not require skate fishers to identify their catch to species, managers were historically unable to determine exactly how many individuals of this species were being captured. This anomaly caused numbers to drop more quickly than may have otherwise. Though recent conservation efforts have succeeded in causing barndoor skate numbers to being to grow, scientists still consider this species to be endangered (highly vulnerable to extinction).
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Oceanic Whitetip First Shark Listed as “Threatened” in the Continental U.S. Atlantic
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August 27, 2020 Nigeria
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search filter All ContentFeminist Media Histories
(Re)mapping the Yanggongju and the Camptown in Shin Sang-ok's Hellflower
Laura Ha Reizman
Laura Ha Reizman is a PhD candidate in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of California, Los Angeles. She is completing her dissertation, “Conditions of Containment: Mixed-Race Politics in Cold War Korea.” Her research focuses on the intersection of militarism, visuality, ethnic nationalism, gender, and mixed-race politics in postwar South Korea. She is a Fulbright-Hays fellow, and most recently translated Kong Sŏn-ok's “Single Mother,” published in Azaleas 12 (2019).
Feminist Media Histories (2020) 6 (2): 43–66.
https://doi.org/10.1525/fmh.2020.6.2.43
Laura Ha Reizman; (Re)mapping the Yanggongju and the Camptown in Shin Sang-ok's Hellflower. Feminist Media Histories 1 April 2020; 6 (2): 43–66. doi: https://doi.org/10.1525/fmh.2020.6.2.43
The Korean War (1950–53) changed the material and affective landscape of the Korean peninsula and ushered in a new era ruled by a military dictatorship dependent on US military power. With bases dotting the South Korean peninsula, former agricultural villages became camptowns that catered to the needs of American soldiers. This article focuses on the South Korean melodrama Chiokhwa (Hellflower, 1958), directed by Shin Sang-ok, which narrates a love triangle between two brothers and Sonya, a camptown prostitute or yanggongju. It examines the role of the postwar environment in constructing the spaces of the subject. Using the yanggongju figure as a technology of postwar memory, this work reevaluates the ecology of ruination left in the wake of the Korean War—as portrayed through Sonya, scenes of the city, the camptown, the base, and the surrounding fields and marshes—to explore the sense of loss and displacement of this period.
camptown, Flower in Hell, Hellflower, Korean War, Shin Sang-ok, yanggongju
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A Sleight of Hair: Chaotic Strands of Embodiment in Sanaa Hamri’s Something New
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The Runner>Sports
From The Runner archives: BHS Lady Warriors overcome youth to make season good (1996)
Papago Runner, February 20, 1996, Vol. 3 No. 2
Native American Basketball Invitational (NABI) will return fully in July 2021
Phoenix, AZ- After an 18-year run of Native American basketball for youth, the Native American Basketball Invitational (NABI) was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the organization’s officials say the tournament… Read More
From The Runner archives: Baboquivari High School’s record season ends in second round of playoffs (1996)
The Runner, Feb. 20 1996, Vol. 3 No. 2The Baboquivari High School boys’ basketball team plays its version of the University of Arkansas’ “40-minutes of hell” basketball, only this is “32- minutes… Read More
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How To Stop Pushing Your Partner Away
Sometimes, you spend so much time and effort into making a relationship work that you don’t realize you’re actually doing yourself a disservice — and that your actions aren’t having the desired effect. It’s a complicated truth, and when you try to hold someone very close, you may end up pushing your partner away.
“Often people don’t mean to push people away at all, in fact what they want is the exact opposite!” Melanie Shapiro, LICSW, who specializes in traumatic experiences, tells Bustle. “However, sometimes the exact actions that one takes to get closer does the opposite of what they want them to mean. This happens mostly because they fear their partner will leave and abandon them — and they are insecure about the relationship, their commitment, and their partner’s reliability and interest in them.”
When this happens, you can become more and more demanding of your partnerwithout even meaning it. You may constantly text or call them, tell them how much you care, try to do things together but, really, what you’re looking for, is for them to validate you and make you feel more secure in the relationship. Unintentionally, you may be draining your partner’s emotional resources until they end up pulling back from you.
“Often my clients have described it as an ’empty well’,” Shapiro says. A lot of the time, if we notice our partner taking a step back, it may be because they feel like they’re at the end of their tether.
But that desire to pull your partner in — which ultimately ends up pushing them away — can be a difficult one to control. You may do it without even realizing it, it may feel like a compulsion, or maybe you know that you’re going too far but you can’t stop yourself. If this is the case, Shapiro suggests four steps to stop pushing your partner away.
1. Make Sure You Actually Like Them
First, think about how much you really like this person. “Before you get invested in someone make sure YOU like them,” Shapiro says. She points out that you can get so caught up on whether they like you enough, whether they’ve called back, and whether someone wants to be with you, that sometimes you don’t stop to think if you even want to be in this relationship in the first place. Make sure that you’re in this relationship because you actually want to be with this specific person, rather than just because you’re seeking validation in general.
2. Take Time To Evaluate Their Actions
A lot of times, you maybe pushing someone away because you keep second-guessing them. Yes, they say they like you, but you need to check again, just to be sure. To combat that, try to think about the character of this person.
“Judge if this person is reliable, does what they say they are are going to do, and if they’ve proven they are trustworthy,” Shapiro says. If they seem like someone who deserves your trust, try to give it to them.
3. Trust Yourself
It’s not just about trusting your partner, it’s also about trusting yourself. If you feel a little voice telling you that you’re repeating past mistakes, listen to it. “It these actions feel familiar in a way, and your gut is telling you to relax, take a break,” Shapiro says. She also says that you may realize that this person reminds you of someone else, like you’re trying to repeat an old relationship — pay attention to that feeling. It may be that you don’t actually like this person, but you’re just trying to fix old wounds.
4. Be Confident
Finally, try to be confident that you’ve made the right decision. “If they … prove to be reliable, trust that they mean what they say and that there is no need to continue to reach out to get validation,” Shapiro says. “Let it stick and sink in.” Once you can internalize the fact that they are trustworthy and that you’ve made the right decision to be with them, try to let the relationship flow.
“Allow them to be the person you want them to be and do the same in return,” Shapiro says.
It can be difficult to control the urge to pull someone so close that you ultimatelypush them away, but it’s important to take a step back and try to gain some perspective. Look at what you really want out of your partner and the relationship. If they’ve earned your trust, then it’s time to give the relationship a chance to grow
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Home Article Bush's Republican Problem
Bush's Republican Problem
by Robert Reich
George W. Bush's biggest problem over the next four years will be a Congress that's even more Republican than it was in 2000. Let me explain.
In their heart of hearts, presidents don't like it when their own party controls both houses of Congress. It's the same whether the new President is a Republican or a Democrat. Why? Because when your own party runs Congress, you've got to help them pay off all the IOUs they've accumulated along the campaign trail from all their constituents and patrons and sponsors. You don't have the excuse that you can't help with the payoffs because the other party runs one or both houses of Congress. No, it's entirely your party. You're stuck with the bill for it.
Look at what happened to Bush over the last four years, with a Republican Congress. Non-defense spending grew by an average of 8 percent a year. Under Bill Clinton, it grew by an average of only 4.3 percent a year. Meanwhile, special-interest tax loopholes exploded over the past four years. The corporate tax bill the president signed last month was the biggest piece of special-interest pork in history. Yet tax loopholes increased only moderately under Clinton.
Why could Clinton hold down spending and special-interest tax loopholes when Bush couldn't? Because for most of the Clinton years, Republicans and Democrats in Congress couldn't agree on much of anything. That meant Clinton could veto or threaten to veto even bills containing pet projects of leading Democrats by blaming Republicans for larding up the bills with too many favors.
Over the last four years, Bush has signed every spending bill that came his way -- every morsel of pork for the folks back home in every Republican congressional district, every bit of corporate welfare for the big businesses that contributed to every Republican senator and every Republican representative. Total federal tax revenue is $100 billion lower this year than when Bush took office in 2001 but spending is $400 billion higher!
Poor President Bush. Now he has an even larger Republican majority. And the budget deficit is already way over $400 billion this year. He doesn't stand a chance of reducing it. Every one of those newly-elected Republicans in the House and most in the Senate are carrying around huge IOUs from the election. And all those IOUs require more special tax breaks, more subsidies, more spending. It's enough to make a president downright depressed.
Robert B. Reich is co-founder of The American Prospect.
Robert B. Reich, a co-founder of The American Prospect, is a professor of public policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley. He is the author of ‘Saving Capitalism: For the Many, Not the Few.’
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Governor of Colorado
Governor Polis is an entrepreneur, education leader, and public servant. He started his first business, American Information Systems, while in college out of his dorm room. By the time he was 30, he’d launched three successful companies, including ProFlowers, one of the world’s leading online flower retailers. Jared’s pioneering role in the internet economy earned him an “Entrepreneur of the Year” distinction from Ernst and Young.
Following these business success, Governor Polis committed himself to making sure other Coloradans had the opportunity to pursue their dreams. He co-founded Techstars, a startup accelerator that mentors entrepreneurs from all walks of life, and Patriot Boot Camp, which helps veterans start their own small businesses after coming home from their service.
In addition to his career as an entrepreneur, much of Governor Polis’ adult life has been focused on improving public education. He served six years on the State Board of Education, where he worked to raise pay for teachers and reduce class size for students. He also founded several public charter schools for at-risk youth, and served as superintendent of one of them, the New America School, which helps immigrants earn their high school diploma.
Most recently, Governor Polis served as the U.S. representative for Colorado’s Second Congressional District, which stretches from Larimer County and the Wyoming border, to the Central Mountains at the heart of Colorado’s tourism economy, to Boulder and the U.S. 36 high-tech corridor. During his time in Congress, the Center for Effective Lawmaking ranked Governor Polis the most effective member of Colorado’s House delegation due to his success working across the aisle to improve Colorado’s schools, protect public lands, and support startups and small businesses.
Governor Polis is a Colorado native, born in 1975. He, his partner Marlon, and their two children are all avid Rockies fans.
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Then vs Now: A Ballon D’Or Special
In a new weekly column, Eoin Lyons will be taking some of the greats of sporting history and pitting them against our current stars with the hope of solving who is the better of the two. The duels will be across all sports, with suggestions happily welcome from you, the readers.
The first instalment however, will take a special twist. In light of last night’s Ballon D’Or awards, this week we will be pitting the three finalists for the award, Manuel Neuer, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo against the greats of football days gone by. I feel a debate starting already.
Lev Yashin (Then) versus Manuel Neuer (Now)
It is not often that a goalkeeper makes it to the final three in the running for the Ballon D’Or. This makes it all the more impressive that Manuel Neuer came so close to winning the accolade this year. In fact, the award has only been won by a goalkeeper once before, no other than Lev Yashin in 1963. Both are certainly the top two contenders for best ever due to their revolutionary style. So let’s look to the statistics.
In his 812 career games, Lev Yashin was the Soviet Union and Dynamo Moscow number one for his entire career. With 270 clean sheets, and an estimated 150 penalty saves, the Soviet shot-stopper was formidable between the posts. As stated, he remains the only goalkeeper to win the Ballon D’Or, and fought off stiff opposition to be named as the choice number one in the FIFA team of the 20th Century. There is no denying that the player known as ‘The Spider’ was a revolutionary, nothing short of world class.
Manuel Neuer on the other hand, narrowly missed out on the Ballon D’Or. Despite this though, his stats are equally as impressive. The German has also racked up over 200 clean sheets in a career which is showing no signs of coming to an end. He spearheaded FC Schalke’s successes before moving to Bayern Munich, where he has cemented his place as the best stopper in the world. His revolutionary style also makes him worthy of comparison to his counterpart from the past.
Winner: Lev Yashin, simply down to his sheer dominance. Although Neuer still has quite a few years left in him.
Diégo Maradona (Then) versus Lionel Messi (Now)
If you thought the first choice was controversial then you’re not going to like this. Both Argentinian, both entertaining, both unstoppable. This comparison will always ignite debate due to the sheer difficulty of deciding who the better player is.
If we look at the cold, hard facts then the decision is simple. For his club, Lionel Messi has scored 324 goals in 388 appearances, has clinched six La Liga titles, two Copa Del Reys and three Champions Leagues, while Diego Maradona’s club honours are not even worth mentioning. Since when is football simply about statistics though?
What sets Maradona apart from Messi is his independent dominance of not just each game, but entire campaigns. In 1986, Maradona was the shining light of the Argentinian World Cup winning squad in 1986, and again in the squad who reached the final in 1990. He also brought Napoli to their first Scudetto title in 1987 and their second in 1990. This is what many believe to be the key to Maradona’s superiority. Diégo Maradona was a player his team could not live without, a natural leader. However, can we definitively say that Lionel Messi is not the same? His technique is also magical, with the ball seemingly glued to his feet. It’s an incredibly close call.
Winner: Diégo Maradona. You’re going to have to win a World Cup Leo.
Pelé (Then) versus Cristiano Ronaldo (Now)
Again, this is another difficult one to call. The Brazilian striker is the first name which comes to mind when the eternal question, “who is the best footballer ever?” is asked. The Portuguese superstar on the other hand, has morphed himself from a visionary on the wing, to an absolute dream upfront.
Pelé has a staggering set of statistics behind him. 1281 goals in 1363 games, World Cup glory in 1958, 1962 and 1970, and unrivalled dynamism place the Brazilian at the top of virtually every list on this topic. He was named FIFA player of the century in 1999, and is a global ambassador for the sport. His vision, ability to shine amongst even the best opponents, and his charisma are unrivalled, by most.
Cristiano Ronaldo has become our generation’s face of soccer. Now that he has won the Ballon D’Or for the last two year’s running, the Real Madrid forward is showing increased dominance in world football. Since joining Real Madrid from Manchester United, he has scored a staggering 272 goals in 243 appearances for the Spanish giants. His form this season has brought time to a level above any other player on the planet, only his Argentinian arch-rival can possibly keep up with him.
Again it’s a close call, but there can truly only be one winner. If you are to rise above a man who can consider himself to be the beating heart of football history, then you need to be doing something very special.
Winner: Pelé. Although, the case may be different by the time Cristiano hangs up his boots.
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What’s It Like Being Queer in London? – Tessa Reading
February 7, 2018 April 20, 2018
What is the experience of being queer abroad like? It’s about understanding the nuances of your sexual identity and finding a community for yourself. This is what I learned from my friend Julianna, a junior from Wesleyan University studying at Queen Mary, University of London.
In the busy coffee shop on Queen Mary’s campus we talked all about her experiences as a queer woman in London. First and foremost, Julianna explained to me that she does not like rigid labels to describe her sexuality. She’s not straight, and she’s not gay; she most identifies with the term “queer.” Julianna is among a growing population of millennials who are embracing the grey areas of their sexuality rather than taking a black and white approach to it. I think that in both the United States and London young people are incredibly open-minded and welcoming of people’s varying identities.
Julianna (interviewed for this article by Tessa Reading)
I was curious to know what Julianna’s experience has been like coming out to her friends and flatmates as queer. She told me that she’s very open with her sexual identity, and that her flatmates had a few questions for her but were very accepting. She said that with her friends on the football (soccer) team coming out wasn’t even an issue because most of the girls on the team are not straight either. She said her experiences coming out in London were very similar to those in the United States.
Julianna also described how coming to London helped her to realize how universal the struggle to find your sexual identity can be. “I’ve been fortunate that people in the States encouraged me to explore [her sexuality],” said Julianna. But despite her understanding and exploration of her own sexual identity Julianna says it can still all be confusing. Connecting with other girls who are queer on the football team has helped her to realize how common it is to struggle with that confusion surrounding sexuality. “It was really comforting for me to see how universal those feelings are,” she admitted.
Finally, I wanted to know what her connection has been like with the LGBTQ+ community here. For Julianna Queen Mary’s football team has provided with a community of understanding, like-minded queer girls. She told me that it can sometimes be hard to connect with straight people – regardless of how open-minded they are – because they don’t share the same experiences. But most of the girls on her team are queer and they are able to share stories and experiences together there. “It has been refreshing to be in queer environment,” said Julianna, “that was something I hadn’t really expected to find here.” Her experiences show that while students studying abroad may not be actively looking to explore their sexual identity in London, they may be pleasantly surprised by what they find here. For other LBGTQ+ students on campus who are looking to find their community there are groups such as the QM LGBT+ Society or The Step Out Project, which is based in Bethnal Green, or the Queer Youth Network. London and Queen Mary’s campus are incredibly open and accepting, making it the perfect place to grow and learn about yourself while studying abroad.
Tessa Reading is an English major at Trinity College and studied abroad with IFSA-Butler at Queen Mary University of London in 2017-2018. She is an International Correspondent for IFSA-Butler through the Work-To-Study Program.
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No worries. Get ready for something interesting, haunting and thrilling this time. Gone Girl’s author A.J. Finn brings you an electrifying and rip-raising novel “The Woman in The Window”, that will leave you completely stimulated.
This book is a complete package of suspense, thrill, mystery, and excitement. Full of suspense with twists and turns, this novel fulfills a reader’s thirst for reading. The story revolves around the protagonist, Anna Fox, who lives a solitary life and always keep looking out through the window. She witnessed a murder one evening but couldn’t believe her because she was totally drunk. To see what happens next? Go and read this mysterious tale.
A.J. Finn is one of the popular authors who has written for several publications, including the Los Angeles Times, and the Washington Post and has been one of the influential writers who has won several awards for his work.
Anna Fox left her home ten months ago and lives a solitary life in her new house, separated from her husband and daughter. She is a child psychiatrist and lives alone in Harmer brownstone and spends her whole day drinking, playing chess, chatting, talking to her estranged husband and daughter on phone, looking out of the window into her neighbor’s house, saying their lives and taking their photographs.
She becomes severely terrified after witnessing a breathtaking view in Russels’, her neighbor’s house. She heard a scream across the pin drop silence in her home.
She believes that she witnessed a murder but wasn’t sure about it because she was excessively drunk at that time. She thinks of sharing her experience with others and the Police but was afraid if anyone would believe her as she was extremely drunk.
The main concept and theme the story of the novel revolves around is a woman who leads a mysterious and devastating life who isolates herself from the social life and acts like a spy. The family bond of her neighbours fascinates her the most. She feels the vacant space of her husband and daughter in her life.
A native of New York who lived in England for ten years before returning to New York city, A.J. Finn is one the most renowned author. It is the pen name of Daniel Mallory who is a graduate of Oxford and works at William Morrow as a senior executive member. His debut novel, The Woman in the Window, brought him name and fame.
The book is available at almost all the major online stores. You can avail the Amazon book offers and purchase the book from Amazon at Rs. 228/- only. The book is also available at HarperCollins publisher at a very reasonable amount. You can use Paytm promo codes to purchase the book at pocket-friendly cost.
New York Times best-selling author Gillian Flynn titled the novel as one of the astounding, thrilling, amazing and lovely novels. He praised Finn’s beauty in writings and mesmerizing characters.
Another best selling author of New York Times, Joe Hills, called this book as one of the compelling and wrenching ones.
“Dense, brilliant and unforgettable” is what Jenny Colgan said about the book.
The Woman in the Window is the first book by A.J. Finn which is currently in the stages of development to be a major motion picture by Fox. This is a must read a mysterious novel for those who are fond of reading thrilling and interesting fiction.
You can also read the other books like The Perfect Mother, All the beautiful Lines, I am watching You, Nineteen Eighty-Four and much more.
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30 Tropical Storms in the Atlantic for Hurricane Season, 2020
Posted on December 10, 2020 by Bruce
From NASA https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/147643/a-destructive-abundance?src=nha
A Destructive Abundance
The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season will go down in history as a season of superlatives: the most named storms observed in a year (30); the most storms to make landfall in the continental United States (12); the most to hit Louisiana (5); and the most storms to form in September (10). The 2020 season was supercharged, and not just in the raw numbers.
“What really blew me away were the explosive intensification events,” said Jim Kossin, an atmospheric scientist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). “For instance, Hurricane Eta’s wind speeds increased around 80 miles (130 kilometers) per hour in one day. There’s rapid intensification, and then there’s really rapid intensification, which is what we saw often this year.”
For the past few decades, hurricanes have been rapidly intensifying more often, and their forward motion has been stalling more. 2020 continued both trends. A record-tying nine storms rapidly intensified, defined as wind speeds increasing at least 35 miles (56 kilometers) per hour within 24 hours. Two named storms stalled; one (Sally) moved at just 2 miles per hour for a period—slower than a walking pace.
The map above shows the tracks of all 30 Atlantic storms in 2020, highlighting a few of the named storms. Three of them—Eta, Iota, and Delta—saw their winds intensify by at least 80 miles (130 kilometers) per hour in 24 hours. The data for the map come from the International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship (IBTrACS), the official archive used by the World Meteorological Organization.
During the 2020 season, nearly every mile of the U.S. Atlantic coast from Texas to Maine was under a tropical storm watch or warning at some point. It also marked the fifth year in a row with above-average hurricane activity.
The maps below show historical storm tracks in the Atlantic basin, with each hexagon having a 100-kilometer (60-mile) diameter. The map on the left shows the total number of storms that crossed through each 100-kilometer parcel from 1851 to 2020. The map on the right shows the average number of storms that passed through each hexagon between 1950 and 2000. While the yearly average frequency barely approached one storm for any given parcel from 1950-2000, the active season of 2020 brought as many as four storms to some of these areas.
“This year, the U.S. got hit a lot and the storms did a lot of damage, but the damage certainly could have been worse had the storms tracked slightly differently,” said Phil Klotzbach, a meteorologist at Colorado State University. “For Hurricane Laura, the storm surge could have devastated Lake Charles if the storm had tracked 20 miles farther west.”
Category 4 Hurricane Laura was the strongest to make landfall in the U.S. this season, bringing sustained winds of 150 miles (240 kilometers) per hour and storm surges ranging from 9 to 15 feet (3 to 5 meters). It dropped 5 to 10 inches of rain across a swath of Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas.
In Central America, category 4 hurricanes Eta and Iota made landfall within two weeks of one another in the same part of Nicaragua. Never have two Atlantic hurricanes hit the same area with such strength so close in time.
“Eta stood out as one of the most catastrophic storms of the season, as it stalled and rapidly intensified at the same time,” said Tim Hall, a hurricane researcher at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies. “It also occurred in November, well after the season typically peaks.”
September 14, 2020 JPEG
The image above shows a wide view of six storms on September 14, 2020. The data show brightness temperature of the cloud tops (infrared band 13) and were acquired on September 14 by the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite 16. GOES-16 is operated by NOAA; NASA develops and launches the GOES series of satellites.
A combination of environmental factors made the Atlantic basin favorable for storm development this year. Sea surface temperatures were abnormally warm at the beginning of the season—which led to a slew of early storms—and became warmer throughout the season. By August, a very active monsoon pattern took hold over northwestern Africa and helped produce the sort of robust atmospheric waves that can develop into storms. A moderate to strong La Niña also developed in the eastern Pacific Ocean and reduced the wind shear that can hinder hurricane formation and intensification across the tropical Atlantic.
Local atmospheric and oceanic conditions also helped intensify individual hurricanes, Klotzbach noted. Weak easterly trade winds prevented upwelling (the process of bringing deeper, colder water to the ocean surface) in the Caribbean, allowing a deep pool of extremely warm water to develop. This provided potent fuel for rapidly intensifying storms like Eta and Iota.
Though recent research suggests that warming seas may heighten hurricane activity in the future, the abundance of storms this year is not itself a signal of future storm trends. “There’s no observed trend globally on the frequency of storms. Some years and some ocean basins have more and then less,” said Hall. “But if you already have a hurricane formed, we have found that global warming signals are increasing a storm’s likelihood to stall, intensify into a major hurricane, and drop more rain.”
NASA Earth Observatory images by Joshua Stevens, using GOES 16 data from NOAA and the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) and the International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship (IBTrACS). Story by Kasha Patel.
Bhatia, K. T. et al. (2019) Recent increases in tropical cyclone intensification rates. Nature Communications, 10 (635).
Colorado State University Tropical Weather & Climate Research (2020, November 30) Summary of 2020 Atlantic Tropical Cyclone Activity and Verification of Authors’ Seasonal and Two-Week Forecasts. Accessed December 9, 2020.
Hall, T. et al. (2020) US Tropical Cyclone Activity in the 2030s Based on Projected Changes in Tropical Sea-Surface Temperature. Journal of Climate.
National Hurricane Center (2020, December 1) Monthly Atlantic Tropical Weather Summary. Accessed December 9, 2020.
NOAA (2020, November 24) Record-breaking Atlantic hurricane season draws to an end. Accessed December 9, 2020.
Yale Climate Connections (2020, December 1) A look back at the horrific 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. Accessed December 9, 2020.
Work for sustainable development of small islands; ex-Peace Corps (Volunteer and staff) in LA & Caribbean; cruised Caribbean on S/Y Meander for three years; like small tropical islands, French canals, Umbria, Tasmania, and NZ. Married 52 years to the late Kincey Burdett Potter (see Kincey.org). President of Island Resources Foundation.
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Online FinTech Master’s Program Pivots to Early Launch
New Duke Engineering master’s program will offer flexibility to busy professionals
The Duke Master of Engineering in Financial Technology (FinTech) Online program announced today that it will immediately begin accepting applications for admission into its first class, slated to begin on June 29, 2020—more than a full year earlier than initially anticipated.
Before launching Duke Engineering’s new Master of Engineering in Financial Technology on-campus program, its academic leadership team performed extensive market research to craft an offering that would best serve its technically-oriented students. The faculty recruited to the program have extensive industry experience. It is one of only two programs in the country headquartered in an engineering school, and focuses on developing confident creators, giving them a background in finance while emphasizing the concepts of design thinking and innovation that are the backbone of a Duke Engineering education.
Keen interest in the program—more than 300 people applied for the 30 seats available in its first class—reassured the team that they had gotten the new offering right.
In doing the reconnaissance that informed how the program took shape, however, Program Director Jimmie Lenz noted that one segment of potential students expressed a significant unmet need.
“I spoke with many prospective students,” said Jimmie Lenz, “and I heard from quite a few that a campus-based program wasn’t an option because of existing career and family responsibilities.”
“I spoke with many prospective students, and I heard from quite a few that a campus-based program wasn’t an option because of existing career and family responsibilities.”
Jimmie Lenz, FINTECH PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Soon, the program’s administrators began taking steps toward establishing an online FinTech program that would give more aspiring FinTech professionals the flexibility to earn an advanced degree and move into the FinTech sector from areas like IT and risk management.
But the threat posed by the spread of coronavirus in recent weeks gave the administration a good reason to launch the online format early.
“In order to address the new reality of physical distancing while simultaneously addressing the need for professionals to keep working and enhancing their skills, we are launching the FinTech Online MEng degree this summer,” said Senior Associate Dean for Education and Learning Innovation Jeffrey Glass.
Until the Duke University campus is re-opened, students in the residential program will also complete their coursework remotely, beginning on the same day as the online program. Students in both programs will be able to leverage the program’s many benefits: partnerships with major FinTech and financial services firms, memberships in the Ripple University Blockchain Research Initiative and the Baseline Protocol Technical Steering Committee, and collaborations with the Duke Financial Economics Center (DFE) and the Duke Master’s in Interdisciplinary Data Sciences (MIDS).
“And, the same level of rigor will be applied in determining who gains admission to the online program,” added Lenz.
The application period will be open from now until May 15, and candidates can expect to be notified with decisions by June 1.
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“Doors Have Been Locked. Papers Have Been Shredded”: We Asked a FIFA Expert About the Scandal
Here’s why he thinks Sepp Blatter will be reelected to a fifth term as president.
Edwin Rios
Rex Features/AP
On Friday, as FIFA continues to deal with the corruption-related indictments that have rattled international soccer, president Sepp Blatter will find out whether he will earn a fifth term as the head of the sport’s governing body.
Blatter’s opponent, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan, has received newfound support in recent days, including the backing of US Soccer president Sunil Gulati. Meanwhile, with big-name sponsors like Visa calling for “swift and immediate steps to address” the organization’s issues, some critics, including FIFA VP David Gill, have asked for the election’s postponement or for Blatter’s resignation.
We spoke to Alan Tomlinson, a professor at England’s University of Brighton and author of FIFA: The Men, the Myths, and the Money, to understand how FIFA and its frontman have held off critics for years—and where they go from here.
Mother Jones: How has FIFA changed since Sepp Blatter became president?
“He can be very hand-shakingly charming, but he can also be a bit ruthless. If you fall out with Blatter and you make allegations within the organization, you don’t seem to last long.”
Alan Tomlinson: He’s not got the charisma of his predecessor, João Havelange, but he has a cunning way of operating. He has a mind and charm to him. He can be very hand-shakingly charming, but he can also be a bit ruthless. If you fall out with Blatter and you make allegations within the organization, you don’t seem to last long. It might be difficult for you to get another job, though you might have had a very, very good payoff to perhaps stay silent. So Sepp Blatter has been creating more dilemmas by the way that he operates and the way that he monopolizes the administration. He’s there all the time.
In 2002, FIFA was close to bankrupt, but the cycles of sponsorship and broadcasting since then has put it in something like the $5 billion in revenue category. But [Blatter’s] not liked—I’m not saying Havelange was liked, but he had authentic charisma. Blatter’s a much more cunning operative, but I also think that leads to vulnerabilities. There are so many cases where Blatter has been close to directly involved in forms of inappropriate deal-making or maladministration. But there are potentially an expanded number of former allies who could become whistleblowers.
MJ: How has Blatter survived these allegations of corruption in the past?
AT: One way is a public way, particularly since FIFA was persuaded to set up an ethics committee: “We have these independent inquiries. We do read these reports. We do act upon them. So we do tell people they’re not welcome in the world of football.” So they get suspended for a while, investigated, and suspended for life. He uses the procedures that he’s been in a way forced to put in place to deal with revelations that emerge. He can then say: “We are on a mission to clean this up. Yeah, we don’t want people like that in the world of sport.”
“At certain times, doors have been locked. Papers have been shredded.”
Another way that you can deflect all forms of not just critique but challenge is, of course, destroying the evidence. At certain times, doors have been locked. Papers have been shredded. In the electronic age, who knows quite who is in control of what the knowledge base is. So behind the huge figures that get audited and passed by reputable bodies like KPMG or PricewaterhouseCoopers, there’s probably a trail of destruction of evidence, so you can’t find the stuff.
MJ: How have the indictments changed the game—and Blatter’s prospects for reelection?
TA: The sponsors are expressing serious doubts, but they do that regularly. They usually get calmed down, they get satisfied when some people get suspended. So in previous, comparable cases, the FIFA ethics committee—which has only existed since 2004—would just suspend the people, and Blatter could say, “We’re cleaning out the stables.” He’s not able to say that when there’s a body like the US justice system pursuing criminal charges on this scale.
“Tomorrow, within the congress hall, big FIFA people will show that combination of loyalty and fear, which Blatter is able to cultivate. I think he will move into his fifth term.”
I think what will happen tomorrow, within the congress hall, is that big FIFA people will show that combination of loyalty and fear, which Blatter is able to cultivate. I think he will, unless an entire further time bomb happens [beforehand], he will move into his fifth term. But it won’t be quite as smooth a term. He won’t be able to silence the critics quite as much. He won’t be able to satisfy the nervous partners quite as easily unless he starts to generate some wider debate about how FIFA itself works and what are the compositions of the committees.
MJ: You seem certain about his victory.
TA: Yeah, certain as one can feel, but who knows what time bomb may suddenly appear. [UEFA President Michel] Platini is directly asking him to stand down, but he’s got the president of the Russian federation saying, “We support this man.” This is a big level of Cold War politics with FIFA in the middle of it in some ways.
So he’s got a lot of supporters, and a lot of them, in the context of a place like FIFA, don’t have to speak out. They’ll just stay quietly there, knowing that if the whole thing doesn’t crumble, there’s still a lot in it for them in terms of their personal status and the untaxed pay bonuses or expenses that they receive for traveling the world, staying in the world’s top hotels, and talking now and then a little bit about football.
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Reflections on Balfour 100
“Dear Lord Rothschild…” These three words helped to change the course of modern Jewish history and ultimately create the State of Israel. As we proudly approach the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration on 2nd November, Rabbi Sacks has recorded a short video reflecting on what this declaration meant in 1917, and what it means for us today.
“Dear Lord Rothschild, I have much pleasure in conveying to you on behalf of His Majesty’s Government, the following declaration of sympathy with Jewish Zionist aspirations which has been submitted to, and approved by, the Cabinet.”
“His Majesty’s Government view with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people, and will use their best endeavours to facilitate the achievement of this object.”
WHAT IS THE PLACE OF THE BALFOUR DECLARATION IN THE HISTORY OF ZIONISM?
The Balfour Declaration was the beginning of really a massive new chapter in the 2,000-year longing of the Jewish people for its land. Of course, Jews had never forsaken the dream of return, and that return, Shivat Tzion, the return home to Zion, was written into every Jewish heart.
But it wasn’t until the 19th century that that process of return really gathered momentum. In 1876, the British novelist George Eliot wrote perhaps the first Zionist novel, “Daniel Deronda”. And there was a huge well-spring of feeling in Britain, very much among Christians, that the dawn of the new age would see the return of Jews to their land.
Twenty years later was the first Zionist Congress, Theodor Herzl’s dramatic shift of Zionism from a dream and an aspiration for individuals to a political programme. The fact of the Balfour Declaration was the first shift of this from an aspiration to a real possibility. So this was the first time a national government had said Jews have the right to return home. It was a bold and history transforming act.
WHAT WAS SO UNIQUE ABOUT THE BALFOUR DECLARATION?
What was unique about the Balfour Declaration was I think three things. First of all, this was the ultimate anti-imperialist gesture. Don’t forget, between the Roman Conquest and the First World War, Israel had simply been a part, an administrative district, in an empire. Christian empires, and then the various Islamic empires, ultimately by the Ottoman Empire. So it had never been a nation in its own right. So as part of this new world brought into being in the First World War, one consequence of which was the final death of the Ottoman Empire, was the sense of giving lands back to their original inhabitants. All the lands given back to Arabs, given back to Jews. So it was the anti-imperialist gesture.
Secondly, it was the only bit of this gesture covering all the regions which actually reaffirmed a historically grounded state, the Biblical State and land of Israel. All the others, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, were all artificial creations that had never existed as nation-states in their own right. And that is one of the reasons why even today all those areas are riven by ancient tribal and civil animosities. Whereas Israel was the only country that had been a nation-state of its own for a thousand years, from the days of the Judges to the final Second Temple period. So it was a beautifully anti-imperialist gesture, and it was the restoration of a historic nation to its historic homeland.
And the third thing that was so powerful, but tragically not fully realised, was that it provided Jews with a place of refuge. Now, had there been open access of Jews to the land of Israel, I don’t know how many millions of Jewish lives might have been saved during the Holocaust. But of course, what happened during the Holocaust was that Jews realised there was nowhere they would freely go. But the fact remains that the Balfour Declaration recognised that Jews as a nation subject to a thousand years of persecution needed a place that they could call home in the Robert Frost sense of the place where when you have to go there, they have to let you in.
WHAT WAS THE SITUATION IN BRITAIN IN NOVEMBER 1917?
In 1917, Britain was still deep into World War One, and it would have been so easy for it to ignore the long-term vision and focus instead on the immediacies of war. And it says something for the vision and moral courage of Britain’s political leadership at the time that it said no, this war that we are fighting is not for ourselves alone, but to create a more just and secure world, and for it to be able to say to Jews and indeed to the Arab world as well – let us not forget that this was part of a larger picture – the Age of Empire is over, we want to give back these lands to their original inhabitants. That was visionary and moral politics of a high order, and we should salute it in retrospect.
WHAT ARE THE LESSONS OF THE BALFOUR DECLARATION ONE HUNDRED YEARS ON?
The Balfour Declaration was very clear, in a rather murky area, that it recognised the rights of Jews to a homeland, but it also respected the rights of the other people who were living there at the time. So it was predicated on some peaceful coexistence of Jews and Arabs in the land. And for a moment it seemed as though that might happen, because two years after the Balfour Declaration, Chaim Weizmann, who was the leader of the Zionist movement at the time, and Emir Faisal, who was the leading Arab politician at the time, came to an agreement in which Jews recognised the claim of Arab nationalism and Muslims recognised the claim of Jewish nationalism. It was a very blessed moment, in which both sides saw that they would both gain from a Jewish presence in the region.
And therefore, it is the sense of possibility that we need to recapture, because the reasons for coexistence have not diminished in a hundred years, but what has diminished is the sense that each is willing to make space for the other.
On the Jewish side, we’ve always been willing to make space. Weizmann was, Ben-Gurion was. There have been key moments when Israel offered peace and statehood to the Palestinians, and unfortunately met with very uncompromising attitudes. I don’t want to level blame in any direction here. But the dream of the Balfour Declaration, of this coexistence of two distinct groups of people, remains the dream today, and I don’t think we should waste another hundred years in unrealised dreams. My plea is that finally we make space for one another.
WHAT DOES THE BALFOUR DECLARATION TEACH US ABOUT THE POWER OF THE INDIVIDUAL?
The Balfour Declaration does dramatically illustrate the power of a single individual, let alone a small group, to change history. Don’t forget, the return to Zion had been a dream for 2,000 years, but it took Theodor Herzl to turn it into an effective political movement. It took Chaim Weizmann, an extraordinarily charismatic figure, to persuade leading figures in Britain to issue the Balfour Declaration. It took David Ben-Gurion to provide that visionary leadership that brought the state into being. Here are three individuals who changed the pattern of history. And one shouldn’t forget the role of women in this story, like Dorothy de Rothschild, Dorothy Pinto as she was before she was married, was a key factor in helping Weizmann achieve these results with the British cabinet. So here are individuals who really by the force and courage of their conviction brought others with them and changed the world.
I believe that the world is a better place with the State of Israel. It’s not just Jews who have benefited from the return of a people to its land, even the return of a language, the language of the Bible, to everyday use, the extraordinary achievements of the State of Israel. And one element of that was the Balfour Declaration, so in looking back at this seminal moment in history, we have to say thank you to the vision of the British government then, and we hope the world will come to see how Israel is a symbol of hope for any small and much-persecuted people when given the chance to create a new chapter in the story of humankind, which is what Israel is in today’s world.
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Beyoncé, Booty, and Feminism
1990 Madonna called. She wants her whole steez back.
Beyoncé is a superb entertainer. One minute, her voice is the piercing blare of a trumpet and the next, it’s the gentle lilt of a cello. Of course, her body is equally as flexible, just as exquisitely crafted, and almost as thrilling to witness. Unassailable talent allows her to occupy an enviable position at the peak of pop culture, and she’s used that lofty site as a promontory from which to speak directly to the hearts—and importantly the egos—of millions of females who have come to see her as the embodiment of the ideal woman: talented, strong, and sexy. Queen Bey is a feminist icon, and she deserves to be one. However, there are those who would have us believe that BEYONCÉ, her latest album, marks her biggest step thus far in a retreat from the forefront of the feminist movement.
I say that those people are either overwrought feminist pedants or overly inhibited conservatives. Or they’re idiots. ‘Cause you know, there’s always that element.
I mean, look, the woman made some songs about being a strong woman. OK, she made quite a few of them. Hooray! Also, she’s managed to have a ridiculously successful solo career for more than a decade, when most acts appear and then disappear so quickly that you wonder if that’s why they call it pop music. Hooray again! Oh, and she’s seemingly happily married to a really rich and famous guy and has a cute little daughter, too. So now all of this somehow makes her a standard bearer for modern feminism? Or at least modern black feminism?
I’m sorry, but no. All it means is that she is a woman who has lived the kind of self-determined life that the foremothers of women’s equality envisioned for their sisters and daughters…and that she’s aware of that fact. I don’t doubt that Beyoncé honestly wants to encourage girls and women to think of themselves as self-sustaining, dynamic beings who are fundamentally equal to any man, but Elizabeth Cady Stanton she ain’t.
Perhaps a parallel example will assist in illustrating my point.
After he helped invent gangster rap, but before he started making feel-good movies, Ice Cube made a lot of passionate, pro-black music. Was I disappointed as I gradually watched Cube melt deeper and deeper into Hollywood, to the point where he’s actually game to do comedy bits with Conan O’Brien, possibly the whitest looking dude ever birthed? Not no, but hell no, ‘cause I never once got his vaguely menacing, yet somehow cherubic visage confused with that of Stokely Carmichael’s.
In the same way, members of the Yoncé Ate Sasha school of thought need to relax and understand that by releasing this album and the accompanying videos she didn’t forsake some kind of feminist mission, because dude, she never had one. Beyoncé doesn’t owe little girls, working mothers, the queens at the MAC store, or anybody else anything except good music and a good show. To the extent that she chooses to inspire a sense of inherent beauty within young women or to write lyrics that help generate female self-confidence of any kind, it is a good thing. Her decision to tilt the content of her art a little more towards sex in the bedroom…or the kitchen…or the limo floor…does nothing to negate her expressions of feminist positivity.
I fail to see why anyone’s in a tizzy over Yoncé’s sexy lyrics and skintastic videos at all in the first place. Curse words. Who cares? Bathtub intercourse while inebriated. Zzzzzz. Fleeting shot of supermodel’s tongue grazing the upper half of Beyoncé’s right mammary. Yawn. Allusion to oral sex and errant ejaculate (see Lewinsky, verb). Getting there, but let’s not phone the Thought Police just yet. Multiple potential references to anilingus…OK, sure that’s freaky. But hell, it wasn’t even explicitly stated. That’s just my interpretation. Other artists get far nastier on a regular basis, with no playful metaphors or euphemisms acting as prophylactics during their aural sex romps, so the only thing I’m left with is the idea that this new album is shocking folks only because Beyoncé’s behind it.
That begs a question for all of you grooooown women out there: What’s worse, a sexist man who won’t let you fully realize your multi-faceted identity or a feminist woman who doesn’t want you to display more than one side of it? Recall Yoncé’s sample of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie reminding us of exactly what a feminist is:
“Feminist: a person who believes in the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes.”
So, even if Beyoncé isn’t leading the vanguard of 21st century feminist freedom fighters, forsaking her because she’s being just as loud about her sexuality as she’s been about female empowerment is unnecessary and unfair. In the end, it’s perfectly fine for her to sing of self-determination while shaking her fine ass in peek-a-boo shorts. After all, she woke up like this.
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Filed under Pop Culture, Sexuality, Social Issues
Tagged as Beyoncé, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Feminism, Ice Cube, Sex
Am I Sexist?
“What? You think I wanted to do a bit with this asshole? It’s called a career move, bitches!”
It’s International Women’s Day, and I as I actively reflect on the substantial impact that women have had in my life, something I’ve been mulling over since the 85th Academy Awards is still circling the drain in my head. See, Seth MacFarlane hosted, and he delivered his sarcastic brand of genteel, macho humor on Oscar night. I thought he did a pretty good job, which is why I was honestly disturbed when I found out that some critics were panning his performance as sexist.
I’m not going to recount his performance here, partly because it happened eons ago in internet time, but more importantly because there was nothing really new or surprising about MacFarlane’s material. In fact, it was pretty damned tame in comparison to the jokes regularly thrown around on his own shows, and I LOVE that stuff. And that got me questioning whether I’m unknowingly guilty of being some kind of male chauvinist.
That thought kinda chafes my self-concept since I actually consider myself something of an nontraditional feminist. In fact, I sometimes feel as though I take gender equality more seriously than some women. With that said, I stand firm on the belief that men and women are absolutely, positively, freaking different, and those differences lead to experiences that many of us encounter at some point in our relationships, at least in the straight variety. Men are inconsiderate and women nag. Men are insensitive and women are overemotional. Men are unfaithful, or at least want to be, and so are women…but women are crafty little fucks, and men are too self-absorbed to notice.
Anyway, it seems only natural to point out these asymmetries for laughs. If the joker happens to be a man, then his jokes will likely be from the typical male’s POV. So when I hear a female comic joking about how men are pigs, I don’t get my vasa deferentia all in a tangle. I say big whoop. It doesn’t mean that every man and woman fits neatly into those boxes, that they display those characteristics all the time, or that those traits aren’t socialized. Regardless, the shit is real, and it can be damned funny. Unfortunately, that rationalization doesn’t get me off the hook for enjoying the other side of MacFarlane’s guy-friendly humor, the side that glories in the female form. He’s not alone in this, of course.
One of my favorite examples comes from the late comic Patrice O’Neal, who dared to wonder aloud why we don’t implement a National Sexual Harassment Day to let guys just get it off their chest, one day a year. Buy a colleague some flowers or candy, engage in your normal small talk, then ask her if she wouldn’t mind playing a little flesh flute in the bathroom. No harm, no foul, ’cause it’s Harassment Day!
I promise, it’s funny when he says it.
Look, there’s no doubt in my mind that we live in a sexist society, so does enjoying, promoting, and even creating that kind of humor mean that I’m an unwilling co-conspirator with card-carrying members of NO MA’AM? I don’t think so. As a thinking man, I find comedy like that funny for two reasons.
First, the sentiment that he’s expressing is just embarrassingly true. If you are a woman with anything remotely resembling a physically attractive attribute, please know that dudes have imagined kissing, groping, or otherwise manipulating said attribute ad nauseum. And I mean that ad nauseum part literally. Dude could be about to leave the office with a 102 degree temp, but if you told him you were gonna give him a cubicle lap dance he’d probably sit right back down and reposition the trash bin just in case. They’d never let you know that though, ’cause they don’t want you to think that they’re a creep…plus they probably enjoy the benefits of gainful employment aside from surreptitiously observing you from behind at the water fountain.
The second, more important reason why it’s funny though is because it underscores the pitifully comic way that men are constantly bombarded by their physical attractions. That’s right, we’re the real butt of that joke. It’s like, “Ladies, we’re basically one step above Pavlov’s dog. Throw us a bone, please. We’re barely holding it together over here.”
Now am I saying that women have nothing else to offer us besides their bodies? Absolutely not. Am I saying that it’s cool to draw attention to their physiques just for a laugh, no matter the cost? No way. A catcall on the street ain’t a joke (though all male to female street commentary ain’t a catcall either), and a random sexual advance under cover of an insipid pick-up line does not the stuff of humor make. What I’m saying is that when a man makes an artful jest, carefully constructed and thoughtful, but firmly centered on his lust for a particular woman or women in general, the joke is actually on him. No matter what he says at the end, the true punchline is that he found himself in the presence of beauty—an ethereal, intoxicating, inspiring substance—and the only thing that he could do to relate its effect on him was to string together some silly little words.
I’m not a sexist. I’m just another schmuck that happens to be attracted to women, and even though that fact is sometimes the cause of great frustration, it always eventually makes me laugh. The hope is that when it does, you do, too.
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Filed under Pop Culture, Social Issues
Tagged as Academy Awards, Feminism, Oscars, Patrice O'Neal, Seth MacFarlane, Sexism, sexual harassment
White Girls Have More Fun
Yeah, I know Maya Rudolph ain't white, but she passes better than Tim Tebow. So, whatever.
Let me begin this missive by admitting that what follows is probably going to offend you. I say that off top for two reasons. First, I want you to know that I’m self aware enough to understand the delicate nature of the topic that I’m addressing. Second, calling out the offensive nature of a piece semi-shields the writer from any subsequent fecal downpour. It’s kind of like saying, “Hey, I told you that this one might make your ass itch. Don’t blame me if you read it and got upset. Matter of fact, I’m mad at YOU for reading it…inconsiderate bastard.”
Look, I can only expound on the truth as I see it. And well, to be honest, lately I’ve been thinking that white women have a helluva lot of truth on offer.
Eh-hem. Now that half of you have thrown your computers out of the window in fits of rage not seen since the CW cancelled “The Game,” I’ll continue.
When I say I’m seeing truth, I’m really talking about truth of being. That is, living life in a way that is consistent with one’s authentic self, which leads to greater enjoyment, AKA fun. I gotta say that in general, white women seem to be having more of it than their black counterparts.
OK, let me not overstate this. I’m really talking about a specific part of living life, the part that has to do with love, sex, partying, and general good times. Whether or not white girls are better at achieving positive work life balance or expressing their own political preferences vs. those of the patriarchy are for another writer to consider. This is “Recognize & Realize,” not “Feminism, Poetry, Pop-Culture, Sex.” (Not that anything is wrong with that, in case the owner of that blog, Stephanie, actually reads this. I mean, some of my best friends are feminists…)
I should also clarify things by saying that my comments are probably only applicable to educated women, too. (Incidentally, educated in this context means having secured or on track to securing a college degree.) Why? Because those are the women with whom I’ve spent most of my time. I’d be lying if I said that I could speak to the ins-and-outs (no pun intended) of blue-collar Beths and Bernices, ’cause well, I haven’t really gone there…that much. All I know is that pound for pound, educated black women have way more stick up their butt, and like the late Bernie Mac said, “I don’t mean that in no nice way.”
A woman's body language can be so hard to read.
Beginning in high school, through grad school, and beyond, I’ve been amazed at the ease with which white women seem to live in their own sexual skins. Hanky-panky doesn’t necessarily have a freakin’ timetable associated with it in Becky’s books. It’s like you just say the right thing (or shut the eff up), pull the right levers, be there at there at the right time, and you’re off like a prom dress. Ridiculously refreshing. But dude, you could be trapped with a bougie black woman on an island after a zombie apocalypse has decimated 99.9% of the human population, and she’ll still make you wait ’til like the 4th date before she tosses off that grass skirt. (Do y’all even realize how hard it is to make a coconut martini with REAL coconuts?)
I actually had a black woman tell me, after following up a very steamy initial encounter with a night full of nada in my bed, “You’re a great cuddler. I wanted to do more, but I can’t go out like that.” What the shit?! Did the Great God of Blue Balls threaten to strike her down unless she sacrificed my testes on his nocturnal altar? What kind of (un)fuckery is this?
Well, noted sociologist E. Franklin Frazier identified the roots of this problem back in the late 1950s. In his seminal work, “Black Bourgeoisie,” Frazier let it be known that the black middle class was playing the assimilation game – hard. Because they wanted so badly to be accepted by white folk, they actually tried to culturally OUT-white them. This cut across multiple aspects of life, including the realm of morality. As such, we developed the idea that a lady must never give in to desires of the flesh until – I’m guessing here – she can be reasonably certain that The People’s Slut Court would find her not guilty. I’d argue that assimilation’s conservative grip on their panties is still quite robust and shit, 50 years later.
Meanwhile, white women found the pill in the 60s and never looked the fuck back. I have to stop here and say that black men bear at least half of the fault for this, with all the “slut” this and “ho” that. Dudes, if you continue with the double standards, you’re only gonna continue fucking yourself. Literally. But sistas, you gotta meet us half way.
Understand that no one is looking for the “Girls Gone Wild” experience. OK, some people are, but those people are all named Colin and under the age of 25, or they’re over 35, named Eugene, and are registered sex offenders. What is cool is the idea that folks can get together and feel free to let their hair down, do what they wanna do on their own terms, get it crackin’, or not. ‘Cause by the way, the “not” can be cool too, sometimes.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, somewhere out there somebody just let out The White Girl Yell. Whooohooo!
Filed under Race, Relationships, Sexuality
Tagged as Bougieness, Class, Dating, Education, Feminism, Hooking Up, Morality, Race, Sex
Death to Chivalry: Notes from a Bearded Feminist
Maybe chivalry is actually UNdead?
Less than four decades after Roe vs. Wade, the thrust of the entire feminist movement is facing death by the most unlikely hands—liberated women. I think a short history lesson is in order here, because I’m afraid that some of us may not remember how things went down.
Once upon a time, there were men and women, and the line between the two couldn’t be more distinct. When a man liked a woman he pursued, wooed, and courted her. Once she was his, the man’s romantic overtures could just as easily disappear as not, while the woman’s work as his de facto maidservant was just beginning. Her only comfort might be the fact that her husband was obligated to protect and sustain her and her children both physically and financially for life…at least in theory. For generations these traditions were supported by Western society as a whole until, after a protracted struggle that began in the late 19th century and arguably reached its climax in 1973, women decided that enough was enough.
Sadly, less than four decades later, the very progeny of the women who stood up to men in defense of their rights are threatening to throw away the boon of that hard-fought war. I’m talking about the fact that though most educated women will tell you that they’re strong, independent, and loving it, many continue to have the strangest affection for one of the most insidious tools of oppression ever created by man (and I do mean man)—chivalry. You may call it being “old-fashioned”, or “traditional”, but it boils down to good old sexism, simple and plain.
At its core, chivalry is about the protection of property, and ladies that property is you. Doors should be opened because you’re too weak to do it yourself. Jackets should be draped over girly shoulders because you can’t brave the elements as well as we hardy menfolk can. And men should always pay for dates because we need to proove that we have what it takes to support you once sign your life away to become our mother-whore. (After all, when you pick up a stray at the pound, they make sure that you can feed and shelter the flea-bitten cur, don’t they?) When viewed in the light of truth, how can any sane woman support chivalry’s existence?
The problem is that so few people have the stomach for truth. (See my earlier note, “The Policy of Truth,” for more on that topic.) It’s much easier to think of chivalry as a set of quaint customs that demonstrate devotion and honor than as enablers of sexual discrimination and objectification. After all, it feels damn good to have someone treat you like royalty. If you can grab a free meal twice a week with absolutely minimal effort, then why not do it? If you can take a trip to some exotic destination on someone else’s dime, why not? I’ll tell you why not: there’s no such thing as a free lunch.
Chivalry breeds resentment like you wouldn’t believe in the un-fair sex. The man that consistently drops his credit card for you will be looking for you to drop something of yours in return, and if it doesn’t happen, you’ll be labeled a gold digger. Actually, even if you do make like Beyoncé and let him get you bodied, he’ll probably still label you a gold digger. Now, maybe you’re thinking, “I don’t give a damn. It’s only fair that in exchange for my valuable time, I get something in return.” For any whores reading this, please persist in that thinking. It’s a completely appropriate mindframe for you. Unfortunately for the rest of you ladies, that philosophy only serves to reinforce the mistrust that many men hold for women but tend to keep to themselves…or use to inspire platinum-selling albums.
It’s time for strong and enlightened 21st century women to take their rightful place as the torchbearers for sexual equality. Chivalry was a necessity in the past because it served to bring a modicum of humanity to female-male relationships. Now that most Western women are in control of their own lives, it’s time to move forward. With that said, please don’t misunderstand me: men (particularly white ones) still have a tight grip on the reigns of power. If we don’t abandon the last vestiges of the old broken, oppressive sexual system though, this will never change.
Tagged as Beyoncé, Chivalry, Dating, Feminism, Relationships, Sexism, Women
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First Capital REIT Congratulates CFO Kay Brekken on Retirement Announcement
September 17, 2020 By NewsWire Tagged With: TSX:FCR.UN
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TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2020 /CNW/ – First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust (“First Capital” or the “Trust”) (TSX:FCR.UN), a leading developer, owner and manager of mixed-use real estate located in Canada’s most densely populated cities, announced today that Kay Brekken, Chief Financial Officer, will retire from First Capital once her successor has been identified and a successful transition has occurred.
Although Ms. Brekken has announced her retirement, she has committed to a flexible timetable to ensure a smooth transition and will stay on as CFO until a thorough transition phase has been completed which is expected in 2021. First Capital has begun a search for a successor.
“Kay has made significant contributions to First Capital through a transformational period for the Company,” said Adam Paul, President and CEO of First Capital. “In her six years at FCR, Kay has led several critical initiatives including the complete redesign and reimplementation of our technology platform, our evolution into a widely held company in 2019 as well as our conversion to a REIT, to name a few.” “On a personal note, I feel fortunate to have worked alongside Kay since 2015 and wish her all the best in her retirement.”
“I am extremely proud to have been part of the transformation of First Capital and look forward to working with the management team on a successful transition for my successor,” said Kay Brekken. “I cherish the relationships I’ve built with the talented team at FCR and am honoured to have worked with my colleagues on the management team, our Board of Trustees, and in the investment community”.
Following her retirement from First Capital, Ms. Brekken, who has over 25 years of North American financial leadership experience in a wide range of industries, plans to focus on board work.
About First Capital REIT (TSX: FCR.UN)
First Capital is a leading developer, owner and manager of mixed-use real estate located in Canada’s most densely populated cities. First Capital’s focus is on creating thriving urban neighbourhoods to generate value for businesses, residents, communities and our investors.
Forward-looking Statement Advisory
This press release contains forward-looking statements and information within the meaning of applicable securities law. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but, rather, reflect First Capital’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the outcome to differ materially from current expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, those discussed in First Capital’s MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2019 and the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2020, as well as in its current Annual Information Form. Readers, therefore, should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements.
First Capital undertakes no obligation to publicly update any such forward-looking statement or to reflect new information or the occurrence of future events or circumstances except as required by applicable securities law. All forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof and are qualified by these cautionary statements.
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SOURCE First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust
View original content: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/September2020/17/c2391.html
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Canberra is a model for using climate action to drive economic recovery, minister says
Michael Mazengarb 6 May 2020
The ACT climate change minister says that the current Covid-19 crisis has demonstrated the ability of governments to undertake rapid and substantial action in response to an unprecedented crisis, and there is no reason why a similar approach can not be made to address climate change.
Rattenbury told the Stimulus Summit, co-hosted by the Smart Energy Council and RenewEconomy, that while political leaders like prime minister Scott Morrison had begun to speak of a ‘new normal’ following the Covid-19 outbreak, saying that it was crucial that governments use economic stimulus measures to drive investment in clean energy and to set up Australia to be more resilient to such shocks in the long term.
“A ‘better normal’ means recovering from this pandemic, but in a way that doesn’t just exposes us to other global threats like climate change,” Rattenbury said.
“Climate change isn’t going away, and it also presents serious ongoing threats to our health, to the economy, to the environment, and to future generations. If we escape COVID but don’t deal with climate change, we are, almost literally, stepping out of the frying pan and into the fire.”
Rattenbury told the summit that he believed the ACT could serve as an ideal case study that other governments good look to regarding the benefits of acting to reduce emissions, as well as supporting new industries.
“The ACT provides a small but useful case study of climate action leading to economic success. We still have a lot to do in the ACT when it comes to climate change, but we have also made some very good progress in recent years. One of our successes is reaching 100% renewable electricity,” Rattenbury said.
“Jobs growth in the ACT renewable energy sector has grown 12 times faster than the national average,” Rattenbury said. “Forward thinking companies from across Australia – and the world – have set up their businesses in the ACT, thousands of megawatts of renewables around the world are now managed right here in Canberra’s renewables precinct.
“We’ve also had significant investment in cutting edge research and innovation, and to top it off, our energy consumers are enjoying some of the lowest electricity prices in the country.”
The ACT climate change minister echoed the argument made by economist Ross Garnaut earlier at Wednesday’s Stimulus Summit, saying that climate action represents an opportunity to grow economies and it was a mistake to view it as a cost.
“People often present this action as simply being an economic cost. The opposite is in fact true. The primary actions that governments can take to mitigate and adapt to climate change are an economic positive. These actions have the double benefit of helping to dealing with climate change, and also building the kind of city and municipal infrastructure that people want and enjoy,” Rattenbury added.
“For states and territories, the initiatives required to reach zero emissions– such as increasing renewable power generation, planting trees, electrifying transport and improving energy efficiency of buildings – are economically sound approaches that both reduce the risk of climate change impacts, and strengthen economic competitiveness.”
“These initiatives are a win-win. They’re an economically sound approach, where the benefits well outweigh the costs,” Rattenbury added.
Rattenbury added that the rapid response from the federal and state governments to Covid-19 demonstrated that governments to have the ability to move and act quickly in response to a crisis, and this should be a lesson that can be applied to the need for ramping up the response to climate change.
“Often, getting the Government to take action on something is like completing the Twelve Labours of Hercules. But really they can be quite flexible in responding to an emergency when there is political will,” Rattenbury said.
“We’ve convened national cabinets, rapidly created economic initiatives, enacted new regulations, and elevated the leadership status of experts and scientists. That’s a methodology we should carry over into the post Covid world, and we should use it to urgently respond to climate change.”
Latest data on the greenhouse gas emissions of the ACT recorded an 18 per cent fall in emissions during the 2018-19 year. The substantial year-on-year fall was primarily driven by strong progress in the ACT towards achieving its target of sourcing 100 per cent of its electricity from wind and solar.
The ACT government will announce the outcomes of a fresh tender for 200MW of additional renewable energy projects, as well as new large-scale battery projects to be built within the ACT shortly, with the tender outcomes currently being considered by the ACT cabinet.
Read more coverage from the Stimulus Summit:
– W.A. sees no new thermal generation being built, even with no state RET
– Garnaut: Australia will lose competitive advantage if no clean energy transition
– Smart stimulus can create millions of jobs and accelerate our transition to zero emissions
– Australia’s largest solar farm set for construction after Neoen wins deal with CleanCo
– South Australia minister aiming for 100 per cent renewables before 2030
Michael Mazengarb
Michael Mazengarb is a journalist with RenewEconomy, based in Sydney. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in the renewable energy sector for more than a decade.
W.A. sees no new thermal generation being built, even with no state RET
Garnaut: Australia will lose competitive advantage if no clean energy transition
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Oyugi, Kiptoo claim CIM victories
by webymaster | Dec 5, 2016 | CIM, News Feed, Press Release
Perfect day for running leads to fast times across the board
Kenya’s Nelson Oyugi surged past fellow countryman and defending champion Elisha Barno just after the 26-mile mark to win the 34th annual California International Marathon in 2 hours, 11 minutes and 40 seconds on Sunday.
Sarah Kiptoo of Kenya pushed the pace early in the women’s race and managed to hold off the field for a 2:31:19 first-place finish.
The cool, dry weather provided the perfect setting for a fast race as temperatures were in the low- to mid-40s throughout the day under clear skies. Many runners in both the elite and open fields turned in top times, personal bests and Boston qualifying marks.
The large crowd at the finish line didn’t have to wait long for some excitement as the lead men provided just that as they approached the tape.
When Oyugi reached the 26-mile marker, Barno was in front of him with less than a minute to go. After the two men made the turn onto 8th Street and reappeared in front of the crowd on Capitol Mall, their positions had changed as Oyugi outkicked Barno to claim the $10,000 first prize, recording the fifth-fastest time in the race’s 34-year history.
“It feels amazing,” said Oyugi.
“I decided to run my own pace after mile 19 and I caught him (Barno) right after 26,” he added, pointing to the corner of L and 8th Streets.
“I love the people of California.
“They made me feel so strong.”
Barno finished second in 2:11:51, the eighth-fastest time in CIM history. 2012 champion Daniel Tapia of Mammoth Lakes, Calif. finished third in 2:12:27, a more than 2-minute personal best for the former SRA Elite athlete.
“I feel amazing and have such great support,” said Tapia.
“That was the easiest marathon I’ve ever run.
“I felt really comfortable.”
A field of approximately 6,300 marathoners and 750 relay teams started the race near the Folsom Dam with over 6,100 marathoners finishing. Another 2,000 participated in the morning’s UC Davis Children’s Hospital maraFUNrun. An estimated crowd of 50,000 lined the course, which runs through Folsom, Orangevale, Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, Carmichael and Sacramento.
Kiptoo, who finished sixth at last year’s CIM, was on course-record pace through the halfway mark. Her pace slowed after 20 miles but she was able to hold off the chase pack on her way to the podium. Her 2:31:19 performance is the fourth-fastest time in CIM history.
“I wanted under 2:30 and I ran 2:31, but I’m happy because I won the race,” said Kiptoo.
“I just followed the other guys and needed them to pull me up.”
American Stephanie Bruce (Flagstaff, Ariz.) finished second in 2:32:36 with El Dorado Hills’ Lauren Jimison third in 2:33:20.
Bruce, running in her first marathon in three years since having two children, was able to narrow the one-time large gap on Kiptoo but eventually ran out of real estate.
“I wish I had a little more in me,” said Bruce.
“The hills were a little more than I anticipated.
“I would have liked to bring a win to the crowd, but second place isn’t too bad.”
Jimison, like former teammate Tapia, set a personal best of more than two minutes. The El Dorado Hills native lives and trains five miles from the start.
“It’s really special to finally experience CIM,” said Jimison.
“It was painful the last bit, but the marathon always is.
“There were men (around me) offering help and telling me their pace.
“To have company is always nice.”
All told, seven of the top 10 women set personal bests on the day with another two PRs set in the men’s top 10.
Prior to the race, the Sacramento Running Association, organizers of the CIM, announced that an American Performance List bonus would be added to its $50,000 prize purse.
American athletes in the CIM field are eligible for a $5,000 bonus if their 2016 California International Marathon time places them in the top 10 of U.S. marathon performers for 2016 at the end of the year. A $2,000 bonus will also be awarded to U.S. athletes whose time places the athlete in the top 25 at the end of the year.
The final U.S. Annual Performers List on All-Athletics.com available on Dec. 31 will be used to determine bonuses and includes drop and point-to-point courses.
After their CIM performances, Tapia and fourth-place finisher Eric Fernandez (2:14:08) currently sit in seventh and ninth place, respectively. Scott MacPherson, who finished fifth, has the 11th fastest U.S. time in 2016.
On the women’s side, Bruce’s 2:32:36 performance places her in 10th place with Jimison holding 12th place and Samantha Bluske (2:36:25) tied for 21st.
These top American performances and corresponding bonuses are a prelude to big news for the city of Sacramento and the California International Marathon as USA Track & Field recently announced that CIM will serve as the US Marathon Championships in 2017 and 2018.
U.S. Paralympian Charles Davis of Grafton, Mass. won the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes National Championships with an impressive course-record 2:31:48 performance, more than 15 minutes faster than the previous top time set in 2011 by Aaron Scheidies.
Lisa Thompson (Houston, Tex.) won the USABA women’s title, clocking in at 3:27:12 to capture her second visually impaired national championship.
Carmichael’s Chris Houde won the push rim wheelchair race, his 10th title at CIM, in 2:13:57. Houde’s first win came in 1992.
Dalila Rodriguez of Los Banos, Calif. won the women’s push rim wheelchair race in 4:14:19.
The Scotiabank relay team recorded the fastest time in the CIM Relay Challenge, finishing in 2:32:45. The Rocklin High School boy’s cross country team captured the high school relay division with their 2:36:34 performance.
The CIM is organized by the Sacramento Running Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to finding ways to encourage people of all ages and abilities to run. The SRA is committed to developing new, quality running events that appeal to a broad variety of runners.
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Born December 19, 1961 in St Pancras, London, England, UK
Daisy Goodwin was born on December 19, 1961 in St Pancras, London, England. She is a producer and writer, known for Victoria (2016), Raymond Carver: Dreams Are What You Wake Up From (1989) and Bookmark (1983). She is married to Marcus Wilford. They have two children.
Marcus Wilford (? - present) ( 2 children)
To date (2010), she and husband Marcus have two daughters, Lydia (9) and Ottilie Wilford (19).
Mother named her Daisy after the character in F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby".
Daughter of film producer Richard Goodwin.
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Questions about this product? (#4210)
Peru, by Antonio de Herrera. 1601
Sir Robert Dudley (1573-1649), self-styled Duke of Northumberland and Earl of Warwick, was an illegitimate son of the Earl of Leicester, the favourite of Queen Elizabeth, and brother-in-law of the circumnavigator Thomas Cavendish. Through the latter he became a close friend of the sea captains John Davies and Abraham Kendall, both expert mariners. In 1594 and 1595 he sailed to the West Indies, attacking the Spanish and exploring the Guiana coasts. He was a skilled mathematician and navigator himself, and this great work, the Arcano del Mare, one of the greatest atlases of the world, was in part compiled from first-hand experience. On his return to England he took part on Essex' raid on Cadiz in 1596, after which he was knighted. However martimonial difficulties lost him favour at court, and drove him into permanent exile. In 1605 he settled in Florence, became a Roman Catholic, and entered the service of Cosimo II, Grand Duke of Tuscany. He started preparing the Arcano del Mare and employed Antonio Francesco Lucini to engrave the plates. The Arcano del Mare appeared in 1646-47, published in Florence by Francesco Onofri. it was a 6-volume work including 2 volumes of maps and charts and 4 volumes covering the whole field of navigation, astronomical tables, shipbuilding, etc. It was re-issued in 1661 by Guiseppe Cicchini. The cartouches of all but 24 charts in the 1661 edition carry the cypher 'L°6°'.
Descripcion del Destrieto del Audiencia de Lima.
Category: Antique maps > America > South America
Old map of Peru by Antonio de Herrera
Date of the first edition: 1601
Date of this map: 1723
Size: 21 x 30cm (8.2 x 11.7 inches)
Condition: Excellent.
Condition Rating: A
From: Torquemada, Libros Rituales i Monarchia Indiana.
Mexico by Antonio de Herrera. 1601
Description del Destricto del Audiencia de Nueva ...
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Bolivia by Antonio de Herrera. 1723
Descripcion del Audiencia de los Charcas.
Peru, by C. van Wytfliet. 1607
Peruani Regni Descriptio.
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At the heart of what we do
We’re committed to conserving water, wildlife and wild places.
With education, research and community engagement, the South Carolina Aquarium focuses on fostering positive change for the natural world surrounding us through our conservation efforts.
We’re saving sea turtles.
All seven species of sea turtles are threatened or endangered. Habitat loss, marine pollution and human impacts are just some of the causes of illness or injury in the sea turtles we treat. Working with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), our Sea Turtle Care Center™ helps rescue, rehabilitate and release sea turtles back to the wild.
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By 2050, the ocean is projected to contain more plastic than fish. Sea turtles, sea birds, marine mammals and fish can mistake it for food or become entangled in it by accident. As it breaks down and becomes microplastic, it enters our food chain and can harm us. With plastic pollution quickly inundating our beloved habitats and animals, we want to reduce and eliminate as much single-use plastic as we can and find solutions to this growing issue.
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Budget deal shrinks EU ambitions in technology and innovation programmes
Cuts during budget summit did not stop with Horizon Europe. As leaders were seeking a compromise, certain programmes - including health - took a hit, while space and defence were protected
By Florin Zubașcu
Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel at the EU Council. Photo: European Commission.
The new budget deal agreed by EU leaders today will reduce the size of a wide array of programmes, including a newly proposed health programme, but safeguards budgets for defence and space research.
The deal was reached in the fifth day of a marathon summit where heads of state haggled over the EU’s long-term budget and a post-pandemic economic recovery plan.
For Europe’s research and innovation policy geeks, the headline this morning is obvious: Horizon Europe, the EU’s next research and innovation programme will receive a pared-back budget of €80.9 billion. The figure is significantly lower than a proposed €94.4 billion put forward by the European Commission in May, with the budget for the R&D programme being cut multiple times throughout the summit.
At the same time, other programmes with ambitious agendas in education, research and innovation saw significant cuts to figures proposed by the commission in May.
The EU4Health was cut down to €1.67 billion, from €9.4 billion proposed in May. The commission proposed the programme to help cope with the health consequences of COVID-19 on an EU-wide basis, rather than country-by-country. Past attempts to create a sizeable EU health programme had run afoul of member states’ insistence that the EU executive keep its nose out of their national health programmes, though only a few weeks ago it looked like COVID-19 had shifted the political momentum in the commission’s favour.
InvestEU, a scheme to boost private and public investment, could see its budget cut to €6.9 billion. In the European Commission's budget plan, the programme was to get €30.3 billion, of which €3.11 billion was ring fenced for research and innovation projects.
Erasmus+, the EU’s academic exchange programme, will be allocated €21.2 billion, about €5 billion less than initially planned. Despite the haircut, the programme will still have significantly more than it has now. In the 2014-2020 budgetary exercise, Erasmus+ was allocated €14.7 billion to help 4 million Europeans to study, train, and gain experience abroad.
The budget for Digital Europe has been agreed at €6.76 billion, less than the commission’s proposal of €8.19 billion. The programme is aimed at boosting investments in key digital technologies such as high-performance computers, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Digital Europe will work in synergy with Horizon Europe and with the EU’s connectivity innovation programme (Connecting Europe Facility) to digitise the economy.
The European Defence Fund will have a budget of €7 billion, less than the commission’s proposal of €8 billion. The money will be invested in companies – both big and small – working on technologies and innovations that could improve the competitiveness of the European defence industry.
The budget for the European Space Programme was safeguarded at €13.2 billion, of which €8 billion will be invested in the satellite navigation system Galileo and €.4.81 billion for Copernicus, Europe’s earth observation programme.
The budgets for the Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project and Euratom remain unchanged at €5 billion and €1.8 billion respectively.
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The exile : an Outlander graphic novel /
Gabaldon, Diana (author.). Nguyễn, Hoàng. (Illustrator). Tortolini, Bill. (Illustrator).
11 of 11 copies available at SC LENDS. (Show)
1 of 1 copy available at Beaufort County Library System.
0 current holds with 11 total copies.
Beaufort - Bluffton Branch FIC GAB (Text) 0530009398450 Adult Graphic Novel Available -
Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Del Rey/Ballantine Books, [2010]
General Note: "The Exile covers approximately the first third of Outlander." -- the author, last page of text.
Summary, etc.: Retells in graphic novel format the first Outlander novel from Jamie Fraser's point of view, revealing events never seen in the original story.
Subject: Time travel -- Comic books, strips, etc
Scotland -- History -- 18th century -- Comic books, strips, etc
Randall, Claire (Fictitious character) -- Comic books, strips, etc
Fraser, Jamie (Fictitious character) -- Comic books, strips, etc
Historical fiction.
▼ Additional Content
Diana Gabaldon is the New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular Outlander novels&;Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, Drums of Autumn, The Fiery Cross, A Breath of Snow and Ashes (for which she won a Quill Award and the Corine International Book Prize), and An Echo in the Bone&;and one work of nonfiction, The Outlandish Companion, as well as the bestselling series featuring Lord John Grey, a character she introduced in Voyager. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.
 
Hoang Nguyen was born in Vietnam and emigrated to the United States at the age of nine. He has worked for Marvel, Dark Horse, and other comic publishers, and his original project Metal Militia was optioned by Dino De Laurentiis for feature film development. More recently he has worked in the videogame industry, having contributed to such well-known titles as the Elder Scrolls series for Bethesda Softworks. He was the lead artist and character designer on Dead to Rights for Namco and is currently a consultant for Namco Bandai Games.
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Andreessen Horowitz, Companies, Leadership, Management, Motivation
“There are a bunch of aggressive, ivy-league educated, high IQ people working in Bentonville whose careers are going nowhere because they never learned how to connect with other people.” — Lee Scott, (now former) CEO of Walmart, circa 2008.
During my short tenure at Cisco, I attended a leadership offsite where Lee Scott was the featured speaker. I certainly knew of Walmart but had never heard of Lee Scott before this meeting. He humbly delivered a powerful hour-long speech on leadership — without notes or slides, as he paced the stage, hands in pockets. While I’ve heard a lot of leaders speak, I’ve never come away more impressed with how the delivery matched the content.
What struck me the most? That authenticity and humility lead to trust. Trust leads to approachability and open communications. And after listening to Lee for just an hour, he felt familiar and approachable.
Honest and fallible.
Lee definitely knew how to be authentic. For others, this may not come so easily.
At the core, coaching authenticity is complicated — some might say impossible. Telling someone to be authentic sounds pretty low calorie. Especially to a founder plowing through a list of product and operational goals. But it’s important. An approachable and authentic CEO is essential to fostering a high-performance, open communications culture.
About the clearest discussion I’ve seen on authenticity is a paragraph in Jack Welch’s book, “Winning”:
“A person cannot make hard decisions, hold unpopular positions, or stand tall for what he believes unless he knows who he is and feels comfortable in his own skin. I am talking about self-confidence and conviction. These traits make a leader bold and decisive, which is absolutely critical in times where you must act quickly, often without complete information. Just as important, authenticity makes a leader likeable, for lack of a better word. Their realness comes across in the way they communicate and reach people on emotional level. Their words move them; their message touches something inside. When I was at GE, we would occasionally encounter a very successful executive who just could not be promoted to the next level. In the early days, we would struggle with our reasoning. The person demonstrated the right values and made the numbers, but usually his people did not connect with him. What was wrong? Finally, we figured out that these people always had a certain phoniness about them. They pretended to be something they were not — more in control, more upbeat, more savvy than they really were. They didn’t sweat. They didn’t cry. They squirmed in their own skin, playing a role of their own inventing. A leader in times of crisis can’t have an iota of fakeness in him. He has to know himself — and like himself — so that he can be straight with the world, energize followers, and lead with the authority born of authenticity.”
He absolutely nails it.
The quote clearly illuminates the issue, though stops short of giving practical advice. I am often asked by founders and CEOs how to be more approachable or make a personal connection. And of course, while being authentic means something different to everyone — here are a few ways one could start:
Get self-aware. As I mentioned in a previous post (Treating the Dysfunctional CEO), all leaders need feedback. Having an understanding of how others perceive you — through a solid 360-review process — is the crucial first step towards being real. Learn and accept your foibles and faults. Poke fun and work on them out in the open. “I’ll try to keep this short, I know I can be long winded…” etc.
Talk about failures. Nothing helps make a leader more approachable than admitting your struggles, screw-ups and behind-the-scenes thinking on hard calls. If the leader makes this a priority, the whole company will be more open and methodical learning from failure. At IronPort, we used to go through exhaustive post-mortems: customer losses, engineering slips, and misplaced strategies.
Show up to socialize. Have a beer bust on Friday afternoons. Take a team to lunch. Drop in on a late-night networked video game war. (As a newbie, I was slaughtered pretty quickly). Especially if you are naturally an introvert, you must go out of your way to socialize with your team.
Embrace “professional intimacy.” I love this phrase. It describes a leader’s willingness to get personal and talk about life at home or their own career struggles. E.g. “My wife once threw my blackberry in the toilet… It’s essential to be able to balance home and work before it blows up.”
Nix multi-task listening. It’s one thing to ask someone what they are working on and another to really tune in, give them your full attention and ask follow up questions. I constantly see bad behavior with executives checking their watch or texts, or looking over a shoulder to see who else is in the room. That’s just phony crap.
Loosen up! This is really about speaking to others as though you really trust them with your thoughts vs. reverting to canned responses or the “company line.” Leaders that can explore the poles of an issue, in their own words and off the cuff with employees will gain real trust. This is especially true during all hands/company meetings.
Get good at speaking. As a CEO, if you are a nervous public speaker, you need to practice. Find a coach, do some videotaping and/or try Toastmasters. The goal is to have a marathoner’s heartbeat when speaking to a crowd so as to be natural and comfortable.
And finally: embrace different views. Encourage employees to challenge your decisions and approach. Let everyone know that you are not perfect, you don’t always have the best answer, and sometimes they have better answers. In some cases, you will get good ideas too. You are obviously the decision maker but embracing different views will improve openness. (Thanks to Yoram at Maxta for this suggestion!)
I leave you with two examples:
Alec Baldwin’s parody of a GE exec on “30 Rock” comes to mind. Yet for all that’s been said, good and bad, about GE…the company does actually have an enduring, high-performing culture for a reason.
And secondly, from what I understand, Herb Kelleher of Southwest Airlines, is the embodiment of an authentic leader. He would fly around and hold informal meetings with groups of employees that would yield all kinds of new innovations.
It’s leaders like Herb and the execs at GE, whom employees actually trust – that inspire ideas, pushback, and foster tremendous loyalty.
The Tale of Silver Tail Systems
Andreessen Horowitz, Leadership, Portfolio Companies
I have so much respect for people who fought online criminals for eBay and PayPal. There hasn’t been a set of websites more highly targeted by cybercriminals and fraudsters. The founders of Silver Tail, Mike Eynon and Laura Mather, were colleagues on the anti-fraud team at eBay/PayPal for three years and had a front row seat to the newest attack techniques and the most beguiling exploits. It stands to reason that the team pioneering security and anti-fraud techniques at the tip of the spear would come up with a breakthrough technology. This was the genesis of Silver Tail.
After testing with customers, it was clear that Mike and Laura were on to something special but desperately needed help to scale. The product needed many refinements and it was clear that they should bring in a seasoned executive to help them with sales, marketing, and building a team. Enter Tim Eades as their new CEO and partner. Tim had been a longtime sales and marketing executive at IBM and a CEO at Everyone.net. His aggressive, take-no-prisoners competitiveness, indomitable work ethic, and remarkable ability to enroll customers and recruits made him the perfect fit.
When Andreessen Horowitz first started looking at Silver Tail, they had just been named to the Gartner Magic Quadrant (MQ) as the furthest out on the “Visionary” or “X” axis. This MQ position fairly reflected the stage of the company and the founders’ technical breakthrough.
Source: Gartner (February 2011)
On the “Y” axis however, which measures “Execution,” Silver Tail was still in its infancy. They had a total of 15 customers using the product, with only a few paying, and the rest in beta. That said, customers were not on the fence with how they felt about it: “We’ve never seen anything like it!” and “They are charging too little…”
So, they had a proven technology and a few rabidly fanatical customers. At this point, the company’s future was going to revolve around it executing flawlessly to win the market. And they did that and more. The team’s accomplishments are exemplified by the most recent (May 2012) Gartner MQ:
Source: Gartner (May 2012)
It’s the story of how the team, driven by Tim, deployed the product, acquired customers, scaled the company, and accelerated into a tornado in merely 18 months:
Almost two thirds of the top US banks have deployed the product or are in the process of deploying.
A skeleton crew of 12 expanded to a global team of nearly 100, including top notch teams in Federal and European markets.
Three new, world-class executives joined the team to lead product and marketing, engineering and finance. Each one built a remarkable team of rock stars.
An irreverent, open-communication, and high-performing culture helped attract and retain top talent.
Huge success in ecommerce.
Customer responsiveness became a true market differentiator as the team overemphasized quality and support. In fact, existing customer referrals are Silver Tail’ s largest source of new leads.
The company was cash flow positive in the first half of their 2012 fiscal year.
This “hockey stick” ramp reflects the disruptive nature of Silver Tail’s Web Session Intelligence technology and the rapidly shifting frame of reference currently underway in the security space. Analyzing “snapshots in time” of network traffic and deploying “signatures” is not keeping up with the innovation of hackers and cybercriminals.
Silver Tail’s success in the market did not go unnoticed. We are announcing today that Silver Tail has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by EMC/RSA. From the very beginning, Tim and the founders had a vision of helping to eliminate fraud and deploying their technology as widely as possible. With EMC’s worldwide presence and resources, they will achieve these goals much faster and integrate into a broader set of security and anti-fraud technologies.
Please join me in congratulating Tim, Laura, Mike and the rest of the incredible Silver Tail team in marrying the ultimate peanut butter-and-chocolate combo: A breakthrough technology innovation with near-flawless execution!
I would also like to thank my partners, Mark Cranney, Jeff Stump and the entire a16z team for all of their extra effort with Silver Tail – it made a meaningful difference…
The Path to Starting a Startup
Andreessen Horowitz, Entrepreneurship, Motivation
I often get asked about what’s the best path to becoming a successful entrepreneur: “Should I go try and start a company now? Or go to grad school? How about working at a large tech company for a few years?”
I spent five years at a large technology company, two years at business school and then two years in consulting before I went to a startup. Even with that experience, I still believe I was too green to jump right in and start a company. It’s not that those experiences weren’t valuable—it’s just that the most valuable learnings for successfully running a startup come from actually working at a well-run startup. I’d go even further to assert that the startup should be based in Silicon Valley and backed by venture capital.
You could just start a company without any startup experience, sure, but you will have a significantly higher chance of success if you already know how to navigate a startup’s unique challenges, including: raising money, changing product direction, and cultivating a culture. These are hard things to learn on the job and you may have only one shot at the crucial “friends and family” round to get you started.
Why a Silicon Valley, VC-backed startup? If you just graduated college, you probably haven’t developed the experience or instincts to judge whether a startup has a great team, a differentiated product or is going after a large enough market. While certainly not perfect, the VCs have done a lot of this important vetting for you, and their decision to invest can be considered a boost of credibility and resources for the company. Also, within each technology region, there is a dense network of specialized talent, financiers, and service organizations (e.g. legal, PR, recruiting) that form a startup ecosystem. Silicon Valley is by far the largest ecosystem and therefore holds the most potential job opportunities and the strongest network.
What about grad school or establishing a foundation at a large company? It comes down to relevance. The responsibilities, roles, contacts, context, culture, communications, risks and instincts you need to develop to eventually run a successful startup are best found at a startup.
If you’re trying to prepare yourself for entrepreneurship— the same two to four years at a startup isn’t even comparable to the equivalent time spent in school or a large company. There’s probably five to ten times more learnings and relevance at the startup.
The next step involves finding the right startup to join. As it turns out, I moved out to Palo Alto from Boston in 1996 with virtually no connections or contacts and over $100,000 in school loans from business school. A few things I did are surprisingly still relevant today:
Prepare for a long haul. You’ll need to move out here without a job while most of your friends have jobs locked up well before graduation. If you don’t have enough savings, you may need to get a part-time job while you job hunt. If this step makes you nervous at all, you may want to reconsider the entrepreneurial job choice. 🙂
Research. Start by downloading the last four venture capital surveys from the San Jose Mercury News website. These PDFs summarize the last year of companies that have been funded by VCs. Included are the company name, amount raised, VC involved and headquarters city. This is a great list to start with because all of these companies have recently raised capital and are therefore likely in hiring mode. Build a spreadsheet, start researching and then rank these companies by your level of interest. Go to the VC websites, check all the online publications (e.g. AllThingsD, TechCrunch, etc.), and look up the company name URLs. While you are on the VC websites, you should look through all of the companies on their “portfolio” tab to see if any should be added to your list.
Focus. There are many different types of startups and many different jobs within a startup. If you can code, there will be obvious roles within engineering, sales engineering or quality assurance. If coding isn’t for you, you’ll need to figure out the best entry-level role to position yourself. Perhaps in customer care, product management, finance, inside sales, or business development. It will also help to choose between the type of startup: enterprise or consumer. The more you begin to focus, the more credible you’ll become as you deep dive into the differences between the roles and the way the different companies go to market. You’ll want to be as knowledgeable as possible before you start networking.
Make a target list. After doing all this research, narrow it down to 20-30 target companies and make a market map or web of every possible link to the company—names of the investors, management team, PR firms—every potential connection (I’m thinking similar to an FBI board targeting a mafia family, but not quite that creepy). Your best chance of getting an interview is if you have a “warm” referral into the company (i.e. someone you’ve met who can refer you to someone inside the company whom they already know). That’s the goal. Continue to research the companies, the roles, the competitors, and the market so that you start sounding like you know what you’re talking about.
Start networking. I pulled out the Harvard Business School alumni directory, the University of Florida alumni directory, and the McKinsey alumni directory. I sent emails to guys 15 years older than me with “Hey Steve, I’m a fellow Florida grad, blah, blah, blah, can we have coffee?” I went to every meet-up that had the word “Stanford” in it. Before I knew it, one coffee led to another and after a while I started asking smarter questions and got stronger referrals.
I cannot overemphasize the importance of preparation and persistence throughout the process. It took me four hard months of preparation, research, focus, list-making and networking until August, 1996, when I received a warm referral into a little, 12-person startup named Hotmail. It ended up being the best job experience of my life and I was completely hooked.
Disrupting Procter & Gamble
Andreessen Horowitz, Portfolio Companies
Procter & Gamble, the $185 billion market-cap consumer products juggernaut, has a tried and true method for developing new products: extensive consumer research, including surveys and focus groups, product testing, name testing, ad/slogan/copy testing, iterate product design, line up manufacturing capacity and then, finally, concluding with in-store merchandising, final branding and ad buys for launch. Their “big bang” approach shoots out a new product globally with the hopes of propelling it to over $1 billion in sales in the first few years. This process usually takes about 18 to 24 months and results in about a 50 percent success rate for new products. That said, for every smashing success like Swiffer and Febreze, there are an equal number of expensive, high profile flameouts. Does anyone remember Dryel, the at-home dry cleaning solution? How about the Fit Fruit and Vegetable Wash? They were just some of the multi-million dollar write-offs.
P&G’s development process actually reminds me of how we used to develop on-premise enterprise software: long 18- to 24-month cycles, a handful of beta testers—almost like a focus group—and then a big launch to manufacturing and worldwide sales channels. The hit products were huge, but there were also many high-profile flops—for example, Groove Networks.
But things have changed so dramatically in software development… The rise of open source has ramped up productivity as thousands of people contribute features and bug fixes. Short, agile development cycles incorporate customer feedback and allow developers to iterate in weeks versus months. Finally, SaaS distribution models allow for more direct feedback as developers can now see every interaction the end users have with the software. Taken together, software is getting to market sooner, at a lower cost and with a much higher success rate at launch.
Is it possible that many of these learnings from software development can be applied to real-world consumer product development?
That’s exactly what Quirky has figured out and why they have the potential to disrupt the entire P&G business model. Ben Kaufman, Quirky’s founder and CEO, had the vision to democratize product development. He assembled a team of professionals across design, merchandising, legal, manufacturing and marketing to work with a worldwide community of participants who collaborate on every aspect of product development. The community contributes ideas, names and slogans, pricing input, marketing tips, manufacturability suggestions and will soon be able to offer in-store merchandising help.
So why do thousands of people help Quirky make products? They get paid! One of the more popular products, Pivot Power, a completely redesigned, flexible power strip, will pay nearly $500,000 to its inventor and another $500,000-600,000 to the more than 700 contributors who helped bring the product to life, including the person who came up with the “Flex Your Power” slogan. And that’s just this year’s expected earnings for one product! The inventor and influencers will make significantly more in the future: 10 percent of wholesale revenue and 30 percent of online/direct revenue. Now that’s a real incentive!
Is it possible that the collective brainpower of thousands of people can be more successful than the experts at P&G? We believe that Quirky has cracked this code and that’s why we are announcing today that Andreessen Horowitz has led Quirky’s $68 million expansion round. Here’s why we’ve invested:
Ben Kaufman is the epitome of what we call “founder-market fit”. At his previous company, Mophie, a maker of iPhone accessories, Ben ran into all of the problems small inventors have getting their ideas to market. It was through his real-world struggle with prototyping, manufacturing and merchandising through retailers that Ben decided there had to be a better way for everyone.
The vast majority of Quirky products require an investment of less than $50,000 along with one to four designers/engineers working with the community. As such, every single product that Quirky has launched to date is profitable—there have been no duds.
The average time from when a Quirky product idea is submitted to when the product appears on a store shelf is a remarkable 120 days. Quirky develops prototypes with a 3-D printer to quickly iterate designs and the crowd-sourced feedback de-risks the products before they hit the retail shelves.
References with Quirky’s network of major retailers (e.g. Target, Fab.com, Bed Bath and Beyond, etc.) were absolutely glowing. They love the newness, speed and innovation that allow Quirky products to command price premiums and more favorable in-store displays.
Quirky’s fast-paced culture attracts the world’s best consumer product designers. Each designer is typically working on five to 10 projects at a time, across a wide range of product types. If you want to build a large portfolio in a short time, you wouldn’t want to work anywhere else.
Quirky is testing a unique scan-based trading model that would leverage the community to manage in-store displays, merchandising and inventory management. This is a completely new innovation that has their retail partners excited: “Quirky is moving 10 times faster than their competition.”
Offline retail and product development are well overdue for innovation and Quirky is the most exciting new retail concept we’ve seen since the Apple store opened over a decade ago! I’m thrilled to be joining Quirky’s board of directors and look forward to helping Ben and the company expand dramatically.
I’d like to thank my partner, Connie Chan, for being such a passionate advocate for Quirky. If not for her early interest and dogged pursuit, we surely would have missed the innovative magic happening under the hood.
The Webcam Reads Credit Cards!
“Necessity, who is the mother of invention”
—Plato, The Republic
As we evaluate investment opportunities, we like to dive deep into an entrepreneur’s background and story… What did he study in school? What were his important life choices or challenges? When did he demonstrate courage? How did he come up with the need for creating the company? We typically spend the first 20 minutes of a one-hour pitch meeting asking questions that draw out personalities and motivations.
Some of the most compelling company formation stories stem from a quest to solve an intractable problem that the entrepreneur has encountered personally. Like finding a place to sleep when all the hotels were booked (Airbnb), stopping fraud at eBay (Silver Tail Systems), or the frustrations associated with transferring files (Box).
Daniel Mattes has one of these compelling stories. Daniel was formerly the CEO and founder of Jajah, the main competitor to Skype in the Voice over IP (VoIP) market. Of all the challenges Daniel faced when building Jajah, the one that stood out as the most vexing was combating online fraud. As it turns out, VoIP services, online travel sites, online gambling and virtual goods economies—primarily games—have incredibly high fraud rates. Since hotel vouchers, VoIP minutes and gaming credits require no physical shipment or delivery address, they can be easily transferred around the world as currency. Unfortunately, the situation has gotten so bad that many of these companies will decline credit card numbers from an entire country. Let’s take Afghanistan as an example: Fraudsters use stolen credit cards to create thousands of Skype accounts with $100 credits and then have street teams that sell them for $20 apiece at coffee shops and airports.
The credit card companies are well aware of this problem and end up charging these digital goods companies higher rates and make them liable for all chargebacks. As Daniel recounted the battle to me, you could feel his desperation: “Everything I did to combat fraud resulted in significantly lower revenue. I knew every additional verification, screen and decline path was frustrating and trapping millions of legitimate customers.” Couldn’t there be an easier way to tell apart the people who were holding real cards from the fraudsters? The credit card companies know a really simple way: seeing the actual card. So-called “card present” rates are five times cheaper than typing in a credit card on a website for the reason that if someone steals your credit card number, they can use it for years, but if they steal your actual card, then you usually cancel it immediately.
What if there was a technology that could eliminate the fraud AND increase these companies’ revenue? That’s exactly what Daniel’s new company, Jumio, has solved. Here’s how it works: Jumio’s flagship product, Netswipe, uses a PC webcam or a smartphone video camera to identify, read and process the actual credit card. Instead of typing in your card details, you hold the card in front of the camera and the software analyzes the encrypted video stream to read the numbers and identify the logos. It can also tell the difference between a plastic card and a paper copy. All of Jumio’s customers have experienced nearly zero fraud and have actually increased their total revenues after implementation.
We are announcing today that Andreessen Horowitz has completed Jumio’s Series B financing totaling $25.5 million. Here’s why we invested:
Daniel Mattes is an impressive and determined serial entrepreneur with a track record of attracting top talent and making great products.
The company secured strong patents and intellectual property protection up front.
During our reference calls, we heard sentiments along the lines of, “This is wonderfully elegant and Apple-esque. You just hold up the card and the transaction is done!”
The customer uptake has been spectacular: The company is on track to exceed a $100 million run rate this year.
One of my partners, Jeff Jordan (formerly the president of Paypal), exclaimed after meeting with Jumio, “I’m pounding the table on this one—I think it will be as revolutionary to online payments as PayPal!”
In addition to the Netswipe product line, Jumio is launching NetVerify, a solution that uses the same video streaming technology to verify IDs such as passports and driver’s licenses.
As part of the financing, I am thrilled to be joining Jumio’s board of directors and our entire team is looking forward to helping Jumio and Daniel win the market!
The Big Data Conundrum
As data storage costs plummet, the world is storing data that would be impractical to keep just a few years ago. Think video camera feeds, web logs and GPS tracking information. We used to throw away or sample this data, but now we can store and explore it. In the network forensics market, for example, Solera Systems will store a history—a la Tivo—of all of a company’s network traffic. If the company is hacked, then they can actually recreate what happened. But cheaper and denser disks are only part of the solution. The rest of the answer comes from new approaches to harnessing this data as the last generation database and business intelligence (BI) solutions fail at the Big Data scale.
Internet companies saw this problem coming and invested in their own solutions. Google built MapReduce for its internal use to store and analyze data at massive scale. Hadoop then emerged from the open source community and is now used by Yahoo, Facebook, and eBay, and is spreading into leading finance and telco companies.
But even as Hadoop is fast becoming the de-facto data management platform for Big Data, it remains a low-level infrastructure tool incapable of being helped by traditional BI products – which can’t scale effectively – and isn’t intuitive enough for the average business user.
Our newest investment, Platfora, is aiming to overcome these issues. Here’s why we’re so excited about the company:
Incredibly strong founding team. Platfora founder and CEO Ben Werther was the head of product at Greenplum where he witnessed firsthand customer frustrations with analyzing Big Data (read more from Ben here). He has hired an amazing technical team with strong domain experience in Big Data and analytics.
As Hadoop gains adoption, it will need a robust BI platform that can make it accessible to the mainstream. The legacy BI vendors don’t have the product architecture for Hadoop or Big Data and we believe this opens the door for a new franchise to be built.
One barrier to Hadoop adoption is the difficulty of getting at the data. Platfora makes it easy for business users to leverage Big Data, and this may dramatically accelerate Hadoop adoption to the benefit of the whole ecosystem.
The team has a heavy user interface and user experience ethos. They are hiring a consumer-esque UI/UX team and partnered with Cooper, a well-known strategic user experience design firm, at the outset.
Platfora’s breakthrough is a combination of server technology, user experience innovation and data science. Read more here about how the platform works with existing Hadoop clusters to generate easy-to-understand dashboards, reports and insights.
We’re excited at Andreessen Horowitz to lead a $5.68 million Series A financing for Platfora, based in Palo Alto, Calif. Also investing in the round is In-Q-Tel, the independent strategic investment firm that identifies innovative technology solutions to support the missions of the U.S. intelligence community. While Platfora is primarily focused on commercial customers, U.S. intelligence agencies can benefit greatly from the power of Hadoop and IQT sees enormous need for the product that Platfora is building.
I am excited to be joining the Platfora board and can’t wait to help Ben and his team build a huge business.
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Scottish Parliamentary Committee To Explore Impact Of Games Sector
The Scottish parliament needs YOU.
The Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Energy and Tourism committee has announced that it has launched an investigation into the economic impact of the creative industries in Scotland – using the country’s games and film/television industries as key sectors.
The committee will explore:
The role of public sector agencies and the effectiveness of the support they provide;
The role of the private sector in supporting the video games and the TV and film sectors;
How the issues that hinder the growth of creative industries can be overcome and how to capitalise on opportunities;
How to retain those with the necessary creative skills in Scotland;
How to develop business skills for those in the TV and film and videos games industries;
Examples of international strategies for growing these sectors.
In 2012 a report from Creative Scotland and Scottish Enterprise found that the arts and creative industry in Scotland amounted to almost 130,000 jobs and £12.48 billion in turnover. The report calculated that the games sector contributed £0 (zero) to the economy, had only 200 of the mentioned jobs and featured no universities producing games graduates.
(You can read Scottish Games’ summary of the original report here).
The Committee has today issued a call for views, and would like to hear from those with an interest in the sector and its contribution to Scotland’s economy and cultural heritage.
Developers, academics, students, technologists, investors, employers, freelancers, this means you.
The Scottish Games Network will of course be submitting evidence to the committee on an industry level and welcomes input and feedback from everyone involved in the sector.
MSP Murdo Fraser, the convener of the committee said:
With an annual turnover estimated at over £12 billion and almost 130,000 people working in the creative industries sector there is no doubt that this is a sector that punches well above its weight.
It is a diverse industry covering a wide range of businesses. Our Committee will focus on how the video games and film and TV sectors currently perform and what more needs to be done to grow these industries. We are particularly interested to hear about the type of support that these industries receive and how effective it is at helping them grow in a sustainable way and move into new markets.
The issue of support for and lack of understanding of the games sector in the Scottish national media was, once again illustrated by The Scotsman’s arts editor, who ran a news piece about the committee, under the headline Major Inquiry Into The State Of Scottish Film Industry, managing to miss out a full 50% of the investigation’s remit.
(We are, of course, aware of the irony of mentioning this in a piece with a headline which fails to mention the film sector, but hey, you know, par for the course with Scottish journalism…)
Any companies or individuals who would like to submit evidence can do so individually, using the these guidelines.
Anyone wishing to contribute to the Scottish Games Network’s industry-wide response should contact brian.baglow@scottishgames.net (having first read the the committee guidelines).
Evidence must be submitted by Thursday 8th January 2015.
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Home Sculptor Business Beer With a Painter: Lisa Corinne Davis
Beer With a Painter: Lisa Corinne Davis
Just over four years ago, Lisa Corinne Davis curated an exhibition called Representing Rainbows at GP Presents/Gerald Peters Gallery, New York. It was one of the shows that marked the beginning of the Fall 2016 art season in New York, but its open and generous tone presented a welcome break from the clubbish and exclusionary feeling that can pervade that week of openings.
The show’s concept was inspired by an article Davis had written for the Brooklyn Rail in 2014 as a way of grappling with a phenomenon she had observed in the work of her Hunter College MFA students: increasingly, representations of rainbows were cropping up. She wondered how to make sense of these images; one the one hand, the rainbow is a cliché symbol, and on the other, it is a sublime phenomenon. She ultimately noticed that in a world where everything is shared, the rainbow can’t be: it exists experientially, it is unfixed, and it is perceived distinctly, depending on one’s location — even two people standing next to one another might see it differently.
I have gotten to know Davis over the past several years through a group of her women artist friends, and I’ve been a guest at the wonderfully noisy, crowded holiday parties she has hosted. Davis has a generous, full-hearted laugh that makes one feel at ease, but she doesn’t pull any punches in her observations and opinions. It seems clear that her life as an artist is not compartmentalized. Her engaged social life, her adult children, her devoted attention to her students, and her dedication to running are all absorbed into her abstract painting. This noise, the liveliness, a polyglot social experience — this “rainbow” — is the web and pulse of the shifting grids in her paintings.
Of course, when we met in late fall for this conversation, at her upstate New York home and studio, the social experience was toned down and cautious. But she had set up an outdoor “living room” for small get togethers in her backyard, and her front lawn (a week before Election Day) was a cacophony of political and activist signs. Her studio and home are meticulously ordered.
Order and disorder play against each other in her paintings, in which grids don’t behave as we might expect. We look through and into them. They are disrupted by the edges and corners of her paintings, which throw off any rigidly frontal perspective, and suggest shifting, irregular angles. They are interrupted by fleeting passages of disharmonious color. These are paintings that challenge any kind of essentialist interpretation and which, like the rainbow, invite subjective points of view.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Davis received her BFA from Pratt Institute in 1980 and her MFA from Hunter College in 1983. Her paintings have been exhibited at the June Kelly Gallery and Gerald Peters Gallery, both in New York; and the Mayor Gallery in London. Davis was recently the subject of a solo exhibition at Pamela Salisbury Gallery, Hudson, New York. Her work is included in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Davis is the Head of Painting at Hunter College in New York. She was recently the recipient of a Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant. Davis is represented by Jenkins Johnson Gallery, San Francisco.
Lisa Corinne Davis, “Deliberate Deceit” (2020), oil on canvas, 50 x 40 inches (courtesy Jenkins Johnson Gallery; photo Pete Mauney)
Jennifer Samet: You grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. Do you recall specific formative experiences with art or art-making? How would you describe your path to art school?
Lisa Corinne Davis: My father died when I was young. I grew up with my mother, who worked two jobs to send me and my brother to private school. She believed that if you’re going to be a successful person in the world there are things you have to know: classical music, art, dance, and theater. She really had no education in the arts whatsoever — so she made sure we did.
We would go to the Baltimore Museum of Art. I spent a lot of time with the Cone Collection of modern art. I was fascinated by the idea of it. I thought about who would collect all of that work. I liked the space itself — the quiet of it. It gave me the chance to act differently than I did in other spaces in my life. I loved the idea of looking for that long, and making sense of the work. That experience was more important to me than individual works or specific artists.
My mother’s dream was for her children to go to an Ivy League school. But I arrived at Cornell and thought it was just like my high school. It was very elite. At Cornell there was a choice: You could be part of the Ujamaa House and live in a house with the Black people or you could live in a dorm like everyone else. I lived in a dorm. I was approached by the Black students at the end of my freshman year who said, “You should come live with us next year.” I said, “I would like to do that, but you guys are at the far stretches of campus and winters are horrible here.” I thought it was not cool that I had to make a choice like that.
I went to New York the summer after my freshman year at Cornell and I was in heaven — the diversity, and the feeling I could reinvent who I was. At the time, the art program at Cornell was falling apart, and they were firing the most interesting teachers. After two years at Cornell, I transferred to Pratt as a painting major.
I went to my mother with this information and, to her credit, she said, “I just want you to do what you want to do.” She said, “I didn’t get to do what I wanted to do because I couldn’t afford it. You have the privilege to choose, and if that’s what you’re choosing, I’m behind it.” My mother, who is 97 now, was one of the first African American women in Maryland to get a law degree. However, what she really wanted was to be a brain surgeon.
Lisa Corinne Davis, “Deliberate Disinformation” (2020), oil on canvas, 48 x 36 inches (courtesy Jenkins Johnson Gallery; photo by Pete Mauney)
JS: Can you tell me about your experience at Pratt, and then at Hunter College for your Masters degree?
LCD: As an undergraduate, even though I was a painting major, I never learned how to paint. I didn’t learn to mix color, the differences between brushes, or how to use linseed oil. We learned none of that.
By graduate school at Hunter, we were already too involved in our own work to learn the basics. Still, I had some great teachers, like Ron Gorchov. He was probably the most well-read person I had come across. At some point I asked him, “How have you read everything?” And he said, “It’s because I didn’t get a graduate degree.” Rosalind Krauss was also my teacher. She was fierce, smart, beautiful. I was shaking in her classroom all the time from fear, but I loved being around her. It was still such a male world in the early 1980s, and I was looking for a female role model for validation that this was all possible. And Lynda Benglis was my teacher as well. She was a character, warm and lovely, and she obviously had guts.
JS: What was your early work like?
LCD: I worked on paper for a long time because I felt like I didn’t know how to paint. I was making work about gridding and cultural analysis. They were paper installation pieces. When I was pregnant with my first child, I started thinking more specifically about the importance of race and race labels, and how appearances affect the trajectory of one’s life. I began making simple self-portraits in ink on paper. I would cover them with a layer of graphite, so they became reflective and hard to read. To this I would add a clear cultural sign in white colored pencil, like a Greek vase. That’s what you would see. Gradually, you would see a person lurking behind. I was asking the question: “Can you or should you make a connection between who you think that person is and the Greek object?”
I would look at American history books in terms of codes of illustration. If you were a white man, you were represented as a bust. If you were a woman, you were a figure, and if you were “other,” you were in the landscape. I would take the pages apart, reassess, and draw over them. I would rewrite histories in between the lines.
Lisa Corinne Davis in her studio (photo courtesy the artist)
That is where the grid entered the work, because I was lining things up for analysis. However, it was more about a personal quest as opposed to establishing myself as a political artist. By the mid-1990s, abstraction became my language.
When I was hired by Yale to teach in the Painting department, and I first went into the graduate studios, I thought, “Wow. You can really paint. You really know this stuff.” I envied the deep dive the students were making into the medium. I realized how far painting could go, in an expressive way. It made me stop making the works on paper and start to paint.
However, I think of identity in painting, too. When I am painting and making different moves, I think, “Now I am a grid painter, or a spiller, or an Expressionist.” I try to embody these personas, because none of them quite feels like home. Therefore, I try it on and see what it feels like. It never feels quite right, so I don’t fully act it out.
JS: Yes — I wondered if you identify with other grid painters, or see your work as responding to them?
LCD: I don’t identify with grid painters. The grid is the linchpin because it is the most fascist, unbending, unyielding painting move you can make. It defines the surface and it puts it into measurable equal, timed zones. It is the most organized system in a painting that’s reliable. You can compare it to systems in the world. What would feel as secure in the world as a grid does in painting? Nothing.
By nature, people want other people to be clear: you’re female; you’re male; you’re from the East Coast; you’re from the West Coast. The grid is the metaphor for that kind of stable, unquestioning zone. But I don’t relate to that at all. I was a light-skinned Black woman, whose mother moved us to an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood when I was 12, and I went to a Quaker school for my entire childhood.
I am trying to breathe humanity into this system — to breathe life into the grid. I think I have two vocabularies. There is a set of things that are objective, and there is the subjective vocabulary — the weird things, elements that are about feeling. I keep interweaving them and making them come close to each other. I want the work to feel like someone is trying to knit things together which, perhaps, should not live together. That process keeps me engaged in the studio. It is happening in real time in the studio.
Lisa Corinne Davis, “Calculated Computation” (2020) 42 x 34 inches, oil on canvas (courtesy Jenkins Johnson Gallery; photo Pete Mauney)
JS: I know maps are an important starting point for the work. Do they also relate to real spaces which you are moving through?
LCD: They are about mapped spaces, and about how we understand space: mental space, physical space, painting space. I think about all those things and how we navigate them. They are also about growing up with an indeterminate history. Many African American histories are lost, so you have bits and pieces.
I also had a mother whose attitude was, “I’m going to push you further.” So I was always landing in spaces that I was trying to understand and thinking, “How do I want to navigate the space? What do I want to take away from it? Am I comfortable here?” There is never a lack of consciousness around the space being inhabited. It is always an active expression of memory and wanting to connect.
Even though many maps are lies, a map is made with geometric shapes and primary colors and black and white. We just assume that it is delivering facts to us. I am constantly playing with whether you can trust what you are seeing in the work.
I also move from color that is more trustworthy to color that’s more expressive or less trustworthy. In the book Chromophobia, David Batchelor discusses how when the New York Times moved to color photography, people were up in arms. Black and white photography symbolized truth, whereas color photography felt like a lie. In literature, like Moby Dick or Heart of Darkness, elements are described as black and white until the story becomes crazy, and then it is in color. When elements move from primary color to more toxic and invented color, it suggests a move from actual, territorial spaces to psychological spaces. I play with that in the work.
JS: In many of your recent paintings, you notice a ghost image of painting marks that came earlier. Do you leave and use this to help generate what comes later?
LCD: I never give up on a painting. The process of painting is a conversation. I have sanded paintings and let that residue become part of the conversation again. This was initially out of convenience. However, I later realized that it created a situation where the back plane of the canvas became less determined. I like that ability to absorb into the space, and to not know where it ends.
Also, I always want to communicate the sense that someone is building this world. They are not graphic. I don’t build them on the computer or draw them first. I do something, the painting does something, and then I try to counter it with the next move. That is the conversation.
Lisa Corinne Davis, “Captious Computation” (2019), oil on canvas, 40 x 30 inches; private collection (photo Stan Narten)
JS: You published an article, “Towards a More Fluid Definition of Blackness,” in 2016. It seems like your work is trying to communicate a more nuanced expression of Black experience, and of shifting or unstable identity markers. Why do you think we haven’t moved toward a conversation about racial fluidity as it relates to painting content?
LCD: Some Black painting has communicated, “Here is history, but I’m going to retell it in a different way, or make you look at this through a different lens.” This is completely valid, but there are also other ways to think about it. Sometimes, the content of painting is not so easy to understand. It can be difficult to understand. But that fluidity needs to happen so people can understand the different nuances of Black experience. For instance, when I was teaching at Parsons, there might be a request like, “We’ve got this kid who grew up in the inner city. Lisa, can you talk to him?” I would say, “No. We don’t share an experience just because we are Black.”
I certainly have had dealers come into my studio and say, “You should make your work more Black.” I am like, “What does that mean?!” It is as Black as I want to talk about. I’m an abstract painter. Just accept me on those terms. It navigates through the thread of my experience, which is one type of Black experience. I can’t take up the banner for everybody.
I’m really happy about the success — although it came very late — of Jack Whitten or Alma Thomas. But these are artists who worked their whole lives with no one paying attention to the work. I’m happy there is one collector — Pamela Joyner — who has been putting together a significant collection of African American abstraction. But she is still pretty much alone in her mission.
Lisa Corinne Davis, “Miraculous Measure” (2020), oil on panel, 40 x 35 inches (courtesy Jenkins Johnson Gallery; photo Pete Mauney)
JS: When you talk about the different sets of vocabularies becoming interwoven in your painting, it also makes me think about how you have described the art world as particularly non-inclusive — that there is a Black art world and white art world. Are the multiple grids and dichotomies in your work an expression of this? Also, I wonder if there are historic artists in whom you recognize the kind of destabilization or lack of terra firma that you describe as a goal in your own work?
LCD: Yes, definitely. I don’t think it has helped me to always have these things bouncing off each other. If I was firmly rooted in the Black art world, I think my career or experience would be very different. But I don’t understand the need to isolate in that way. I feel the art world is decades behind other parts of society, in terms of inclusion. It certainly looks more inclusive now. There are more African American artists being shown. However, the cliques and clubs among collectors and curators are not very fluid and this situation forces artists to pick a club. I don’t want to do that. I’ve never wanted to do it. But I don’t think it has helped me.
I never play by the rules. The grid is never really a grid. It is never measured right, or it might become web-like. I have never been able to fully understand the societal rules I’m supposed to be playing by. So all of the formal elements in the paintings are always a little bit off. There is something you expect about how they will behave, but then they start to do something that lets you off the hook.
Rebellion in art has always come with a subtle rejection of the rules of the game. Poussin did this in “The Sacrament of Marriage” (1647-48), Veronese’s “Allegory of Love” (1570) did this, and so did Brueghel’s “The Land of Cockcaigne” (1567). Perspective was supposed to lay everything out clearly: Here is the vanishing point; here is the horizon. Each one of those painters subtly tipped it.
Lisa Corinne Davis, “Analytical Anarchism” (2017), oil on canvas, 72 x 54 inches (© Lisa Corinne Davis; photo Jason Mandella)
Brueghel changed how the surfaces of the landscape were expected to look. He wanted the figures glued to the ground for their gluttony. He wanted the ground to feel almost like it was swallowing up the figures. He was making a political statement about a tale. He was saying that if the world was full and you could have all the food you want, that might not be a good thing. Brueghel’s rebellion happened in not playing strictly by the rules of perspective.
The same was true of Veronese and Poussin. They all created a kind of destabilized perspectival house for the narrative to live in. In Veronese’s case, it was for the purpose of questioning love or marriage or the relationship between men and women. I look at how, with every step of art history, there was an accepted way of constructing the painting to communicate the story. But certain artists placed questions within these constructions. They did it without throwing the game entirely out of the window.
Artists are cultural critics — but painting is a language. There is an accepted language with every given moment in time. If you are just trying to communicate the questions about the narrative within the accepted painting system, it feels like you’re not really trying to do anything. I am interested in how to think about things, like your cultural moment, in ways that don’t play by the rules.
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The Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic is an Arabic-English dictionary compiled by Hans Wehr and edited by J Milton Cowan.. First published in 1961 by Otto Harrassowitz in Wiesbaden, Germany, it was an enlarged and revised English version of Wehr's German Arabisches Wörterbuch für die Schriftsprache der Gegenwart ("Arabic dictionary for the contemporary written language") (1952) and its ...
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What are English words derived from Arabic?
Look up Category:English terms derived from Arabic in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. The following English words have been acquired either directly from Arabic or else indirectly by passing from Arabic into other languages and then into English. Most entered one or more of the Romance languages, before entering English.
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Is Arabic a second language?
Many more people can also understand it as a second language. It is written with the Arabic alphabet, which is written from right to left, like Hebrew. Since it is so widely spoken throughout the world, it is one of the six official languages of the UN, the others being English, Spanish, French, Russian, and Chinese .
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What language is written by the Arabic alphabet?
Many more people can also understand it as a second language. It is written with the Arabic alphabet, which is written from right to left, like Hebrew. Since it is so widely spoken throughout the world, it is one of the six official languages of the UN, the others being English, French, Spanish, Russian and Chinese .
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• Baheth: classical Arabic dictionaries: لسان العرب Lisān al-ʿarab (The tongue of the Arabs) by Ibn Manzūr (13 th) (or scanned book) القاموس المحيط Al-qāmūs al-muḥīṭ (The surrounding ocean) by Al-Firuzabadi (14 th) (or scanned book) • Reverso: Arabic-English dictionary & words in context • Lingea: Arabic-English...
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Arabic language - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Arabic language has its own alphabet written from right to left, like Hebrew. Since it is so widely spoken throughout the world, it is one of the six official languages of the UN, the others being English, French, Spanish, Russian and Chinese. Many countries speak Arabic as an official language, but not all of them speak it the same way.
Native speakers: 292 million (2017)
Language family: Afro-Asiatic, SemiticWest SemiticCentral SemiticArabic
Pronunciation: /al ʕarabijja/, /ʕarabiː/
Standard forms: Modern Standard Arabic
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The following English words have been acquired either directly from Arabic or else indirectly by passing from Arabic into other languages and then into English. Most entered one or more of the Romance languages, before entering English. To qualify for this list, a word must be reported in etymology dictionaries as having descended from Arabic.
Aramaic - Wikipedia
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Arabic influence on Nabataean Aramaic increased over time. Some Nabataean Aramaic inscriptions date from the early days of the kingdom, but most datable inscriptions are from the first four centuries AD. The language is written in a cursive script which was the precursor to the Arabic alphabet. After annexation by the Romans in 106 AD, most of ...
Early form: Old Aramaic (900–700 BC), Middle Aramaic
Linguistic classification: Afro-AsiaticSemiticWest SemiticCentral SemiticNorthwest SemiticAramaic
Geographic distribution: Mesopotamia, Levant, Fertile Crescent, Northern Arabia
Subdivisions: Eastern Aramaic, Western Aramaic
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A dictionary is a listing of words in one or more specific languages, often arranged alphabetically (or by radical and stroke for ideographic languages), which may include information on definitions, usage, etymologies, pronunciations, translation, etc. or a book of words in one language with their equivalents in another, sometimes known as a lexicon.
• Arabic-English vocabulary for the use of English students of modern Egyptian Arabic, compiled by Donald Cameron (1892) • Arabic-English vocabulary of the colloquial Arabic of Egypt, containing the vernacular idioms and expressions, slang phrases, etc… used by the native Egyptians , compiled by Socrates Spiro (1895)
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The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Third Edition In the introduction to the 4th and 5th editions, it is mentioned that more than 10,000 words have been added, thus the total for the 5th edition will be more than 370,000 words.
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The Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic is an Arabic-English dictionary compiled by Hans Wehr and edited by J Milton Cowan. First published in 1961 by Otto Harrassowitz in Wiesbaden, Germany, it was an enlarged and revised English version of Wehr's German Arabisches Wörterbuch für die Schriftsprache der Gegenwart ("Arabic dictionary for the contemporary written language") (1952) and its Supplement... en.wikipedia.org
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What was Anne Frank's nickname for her diary?
Answer and Explanation: Anne Frank nicknamed her diary "Kitty.". The diary was written in Dutch, the language of Frank's adopted homeland of the Netherlands.
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Why did Anne Frank start writing a diary?
Being a thirteen year old girl, Anne wrote her diary for the same reasons any adolescent girl might write a diary. She wanted to chronicle her feelings and make sense of the world around her . Of course Anne was living in a pressure cooker. Hiding from Nazis with so many people in a small annex was not easy.
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Diary of a Young Girl: Plot Overview | SparkNotes
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Anne’s diary, the observations of an imaginative, friendly, sometimes petty, and rather normal teenage girl, comes to an abrupt and silent end. Otto Frank is the family’s sole survivor, and he recovers Anne’s diary from Miep. He decides to fulfill Anne’s wishes by publishing the diary.
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On June 12th, 1942, a young Jewish girl named Anne Frank receives a diary for her 13th birthday. She's thrilled with the present, and begins writing in it straight away, addressing many of her entries to an imaginary friend named Kitty. Anne explains that although her family is from Frankfurt, Germany, she now lives with her mother, father, and older sister (Margot) in Amsterdam, Holland. Her father is the director of the Dutch Opekta Company (a manufacturer of jam-making products). Anne leads a normal life she plays with her friends, has a number of teenage boy admirers, and worries about her grades until her family is forced to go into hiding when Margot receives a call-up notice from the SS.
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With the help of several of Mr. Frank's employees, Anne and her family take refuge in the Secret Annex, a suite of rooms in a house adjacent to the Opekta warehouses and offices. They are soon joined by the van Daan family: Mr. van Daan, Mrs. van Daan, and Peter van Daan. Peter is 16, and Anne finds him dull and uninteresting. Life in the Annex isn't perfect there are a lot of quarrels, given the close quarters but Anne realizes that it's far better than life on the outside, where many of the Frank's Jewish family and friends are being sent to concentration camps. After a few months, a middle-aged dentist named Alfred Dussel joins them in the Annex, where he shares a room with Anne. Anne finds herself at loggerheads both with Mr. Dussel and with Mrs. van Daan they criticize Anne's chatty ways. Anne feels isolated, and she wonders if she'll ever have a friend she can truly confide in. Anne is haunted and guilt-stricken by dreams of her old friend Hanneli Goslar to Anne, Hanneli represents the suffering of the Jews. A year and a half goes by, and Anne becomes a real teenager she begins menstruating, and she begins pondering questions of sexuality, love, and personal identity. Although she initially found Peter uninteresting, Anne finds herself suddenly drawn to him could it be that Peter could be someone she can confide in? One night, Anne has a life-changing dream about Peter \\"Petel\\" Schiff, a boy she was in love with during her childhood. After she has the dream, Anne finds herself feeling more independent and adult. She begins spending more time with Peter, and she finds that her romantic feelings for Petel blend into her feelings for Peter. Anne and Peter fall in love for a time, though Anne ultimately decides to distance herself from him. Anne decides that she wishes to become a writer and a journalist when she grows up, and she's excited to think that her wartime diaries might one day be published as a book. Anne's final entry in her diary finds her pondering who she really is will she ever be able to reveal her \\"second\\" self to the world? The self that's serious, sensitive, and not at all like her chatty exterior? The diary ends abruptly in August, 1944.
An afterward explains that the denizens of the Secret Annex are betrayed to the SS. Anne and Margot were eventually transported to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, where they both die of typhus just a month before the camp is liberated by the Allies. Anne's father is the lone survivor of the Frank family, and his former employee, Miep, gave him Anne's diaries, which she found in the Annex after the SS ransacked it.
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Young Anne Frank keeps a diary of everyday life for the Franks and the Van Daans, chronicling the Nazi threat as well as family dynamics. A romance with Peter Van Daan causes jealousy between Anne and her sister, Margot. Otto Frank returns to the attic many years after the eventual capture of both families and finds his late daughter's diary.
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Diary of a Young Girl, also known as The Diary of Anne Frank, is an autobiography that was first published in 1947.
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The Diary of Anne Frank. This is the true story of a young girl named Anne Frank. Anne kept a diary during the Nazi reign during World War II. Anne, her family, and others were all in hiding in a secret annex in a warehouse so Hitler's Nazi soldiers wouldn't find them and send them to a concentration camp.
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Anne Frank's Diary is not a novel or a tale of the imagination. It is the diary kept by a young Jewish girl for the two years she was forced to remain in hiding by the Nazi persecution of the Jews of Europe.
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From the Diary of Anne Frank Summary in English The author feels that it is strange and unusual for her to write a diary because it is the first time she is doing it. She feels that in the future no one will read about a young girl’s past experiences. But then she puts these thoughts away and decides to write her thoughts.
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The journal opens with a brief preface on June 12th – Anne Frank 's 13th birthday. "I hope I will be able to confide everything to you, as I have never been able to confide in anyone," Anne writes. Anne adds a note in September 1942, admitting that the journal has been a "great source of comfort." This preface offers a glimpse of Anne's journey.
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A German-Jewish girl (Millie Perkins) and her family spend two years in an Amsterdam attic hiding from the Nazis. en.wikipedia.org
Original release date: March 18, 1959
Director: George Stevens
Budget: $3 M
Oscar Nominations: Actor in a Supporting Role (Ed Wynn), Costume Design (Black-and-White), Art Direction (Black-and-White - won), Best Motion Picture, Actress in a Supporting Role (Shelley Winters - won), Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture), Directing, Cinematography (Black-and-White - won)
Joseph Schildkraut
Mrs. Petronella Van Daan
Peter Van Daan
Gusti Huber
Mrs. Edith Frank
Lou Jacobi
Mr. Hans Van Daan
Margot Frank
Douglas Spencer
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Remarkable variability in SARS-CoV-2 antibodies across Brazilian regions: nationwide serological household survey in 27 states
Pedro Hallal, Fernando Hartwig, Bernardo Horta, Gabriel D Victora, Mariangela Silveira, Claudio Struchiner, Luis Paulo Vidaletti, Nelson Neumann, Lucia C Pellanda, Odir A Dellagostin, Marcelo N Burattini, Ana M Menezes, Fernando C Barros, Aluisio J Barros, Cesar G Victora
Population based data on COVID-19 are essential for guiding policy. We report on the first wave of seroprevalence surveys relying upon on household probabilistic samples of 133 large sentinel cities in Brazil, including 25,025 participants from all 26 states and the Federal District. Seroprevalence of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, assessed using a lateral flow rapid test, varied markedly across the cities and regions, from below 1% in most cities in the South and Center-West regions to up to 25% in the city of Breves in the Amazon (North) region. Eleven of the 15 cities with the highest seroprevalence were located in the North, including the six cities with highest prevalence which were located along a 2,000 km stretch of the Amazon river. Overall seroprevalence for the 90 cities with sample size of 200 or greater was 1.4% (95% CI 1.3-1.6). Extrapolating this figure to the population of these cities, which represent 25% of the country population, led to an estimate of 760,000 cases, as compared to the 104,782 cases reported in official statistics. Seroprevalence did not vary significantly between infancy and age 79 years, but fell by approximately two-thirds after age 80 years. Prevalence was highest among indigenous people (3.7%) and lowest among whites (0.6%), a difference which was maintained when analyses were restricted to the North region, where most indigenous people live. Our results suggest that pandemic is highly heterogenous, with rapid escalation in the North and Northeast, and slow progression in the South and Center-West regions.
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China's factory activity expands at fastest pace in over three years
By Stella Qiu and Ryan Woo
Employee works on a production line manufacturing steel structures at a factory in Huzhou
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's factory activity expanded at the fastest pace in more than three years in November, while growth in the services sector also hit a multi-year high, as the country's economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic stepped up.
Upbeat data released on Monday suggests the world's second-largest economy is on track to become the first to completely shake off the drag from widespread industry shutdowns, with recent production data showing manufacturing now at pre-pandemic levels.
China's official manufacturing Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) rose to 52.1 in November from 51.4 in October, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed. It was the highest PMI reading since September 2017 and remained above the 50-point mark that separates growth from contraction on a monthly basis. It was also higher than the 51.5 median forecast in a Reuters poll of analysts.
"The rise in November manufacturing PMI, with broad-based improvements across the sub-indices, suggest the recovery momentum in the industrial sector has become more certain," Zhang Liqun, analyst at China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing.
"But the results also showed inadequate demand is still a common issue facing firms. We need to consolidate the policy support aimed to expand domestic demand."
China's blue-chip stock market index hit a 5-1/2 year high following the brisk data.
The robust headline PMI points to solid fourth-quarter growth, which analysts at Nomura expect to quicken to 5.7% year-on-year, from 4.9% in the third quarter, an impressive turnaround from the deep contraction earlier this year.
The economy is expected to expand around 2% for the full year, the weakest in over three decades but still much stronger than other major economies that are struggling to bring their coronavirus outbreaks under control.
The official PMI, which largely focuses on big and state-owned firms, showed the sub-index for new export orders stood at 51.5 in November, improving from 51.0 a month earlier. That bodes well for the export sector, which has benefited from strong foreign demand for medical supplies and electronics products.
Also helping activity in November were strong e-commerce shopping promotions, which unleashed solid consumer demand and bolstered confidence for small and medium firms.
But a surging yuan and further lockdowns in many of its key trading partners could pressure Chinese exports, which have been surprisingly resilient so far.
More companies have reported the impact from currency fluctuations, compared with a month ago, said Zhao Qinghe, senior statistician at the NBS.
"Some firms have flagged that as the yuan continues to rise, corporate profits are under pressure and export orders are declining," said Zhao.
He added the recovery across the manufacturing industry remained uneven. For example, the PMI for the textile industry has stayed below the 50-point threshold, pointing to weak business activity.
CONSUMER COMEBACK
In the services sector, activity expanded for the ninth straight month. The official non-manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 56.4, the fastest since June 2012 and up from 56.2 in October, as consumer confidence gathered pace amid few COVID-19 infections.
Railway and air transportation, telecommunication and satellite transmission services and the financial industry were among the best performing sectors in November.
A sub-index for construction activity stood at 60.5 in November, improving from 59.8 in October, as China steps up infrastructure spending to revive its economy.
Monday's data also showed the labour market is still facing strains. Services firms reduced payrolls at a faster clip in November, data showed, while factories slashed staff for the seventh straight month, although at a slower pace.
"The continued recovery reduces the need for further monetary easing, but any shift to tightening is also unlikely given continued labour market pressure," said Erin Xin, Greater China economist at HSBC.
(Reporting by Stella Qiu and Ryan Woo; Additional reporting by Colin Qian; Editing by Sam Holmes and Lincoln Feast)
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Nano Dimension Closes $332.5 Million Registered Direct Offering
Sunrise, Florida, Jan. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nano Dimension Ltd. (Nasdaq: NNDM), a leading Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME)/PE (Printed Electronics) provider, today announced it has closed the previously announced registered direct offering of 35,000,000 of the Company’s American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) at a price of $9.50 per ADS. The gross proceeds of the offering were approximately $332.5 million, before deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses. The Company intends to use the net proceeds for working capital, other general corporate purposes, and pursuing strategic opportunities, including possible business combination transactions. ThinkEquity, a division of Fordham Financial Management, Inc., acted as sole placement agent for the offering. This offering was made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-251155) previously filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). A prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus describing the terms of the proposed offering have been filed with the SEC and are available on the SEC’s website located at http://www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus may be obtained from ThinkEquity, a division of Fordham Financial Management, Inc., 17 State Street, 22nd Floor, New York, New York 10004, Telephone: (877) 436-3673; Email: prospectus@think-equity.com. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. About Nano Dimension Nano Dimension (Nasdaq: NNDM) is a provider of intelligent machines for the fabrication of Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME). High fidelity active electronic and electromechanical subassemblies are integral enablers of autonomous intelligent drones, cars, satellites, smartphones, and in vivo medical devices. They necessitate iterative development, IP safety, fast time-to-market and device performance gains, thereby mandating AME for in-house, rapid prototyping and production. Nano Dimension machines serve cross-industry needs by depositing proprietary consumable conductive and dielectric materials simultaneously, while concurrently integrating in-situ capacitors, antennas, coils, transformers and electromechanical components, to function at unprecedented performance. Nano Dimension bridges the gap between printed circuit board and semiconductor integrated circuits. A revolution at the click of a button: From computer-aided design (CAD)to a functional high-performance AME device in hours, solely at the cost of the consumable materials. For more information, please visit www.nano-di.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates” and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. For example, Nano Dimension is using forward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses planned use of the net proceeds from the offering. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on Nano Dimension's current expectations, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Actual results, performance or achievements of Nano Dimension could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this press release. The forward-looking statements contained or implied in this press release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in Nano Dimension’s annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 10, 2020, and in any subsequent filings with the SEC. Except as otherwise required by law, Nano Dimension undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. References and links to websites have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release. Nano Dimension is not responsible for the contents of third-party websites. NANO DIMENSION INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT Yael Sandler, CFO | ir@nano-di.com
‘The world is watching’: Biden’s militarised inauguration the ultimate test of America’s claim as ‘leader of the free world’
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ViacomCBS Launching Paramount+ Streaming Service in March
The video-streaming wars are about to intensify. On Tuesday, ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC) announced the initial launch dates of its Paramount+ streaming service. ViacomCBS added that the service would go live in Australia in the middle of this year but did not get more specific.
Donald Harris, Kamala Harris's Dad, Is a Renowned Stanford Professor
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francesca’s® Announces Conclusion of Bankruptcy Auction and Selection of Winning Bidder
Buyers to Continue to Operate the Business as a Going ConcernHOUSTON, Jan. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Francesca’s Holdings Corporation (the “Company”) today announced that after a comprehensive sale process, multiple bids, and a fulsome auction conducted under Section 363 of the United States Bankruptcy Code its Stalking Horse Bidder, Francesca’s Acquisition LLC, an affiliate of TerraMar Capital LLC (“TerraMar”), and Tiger Capital LLC (collectively, the “Buyer”) was selected as the winning bidder under an enhanced asset purchase agreement. The Buyer will acquire certain assets of the Company. The Company will be sold on a going concern basis and TerraMar has committed to continuing operating at least 275 francesca’s® boutiques. Andrew Clarke, Chief Executive Officer under its new ownership, said, “We are extremely pleased with the interest in francesca’s® during a robust auction process and that TerraMar emerged as the winning bidder. TerraMar shares our belief in the future of the business, has proven experience in supporting companies like ours through the next phase of growth and is committed to a revitalized francesca’s.® The Buyer was chosen as the winning bidder based in part on its commitment to the future business and its recognition of the value of our people and our brand. Upon court approval and the final closing of the transaction, we believe francesca’s® will emerge a stronger company poised to drive growth by exploring new brand avenues, expanding our ecommerce channels, and providing our customers with the latest fashion options and treasure hunt experiences they know and love.” “We look forward to partnering with Andrew and the francesca’s® team as we begin a new era for francesca’s®. The Company is well positioned to continue providing great products for its customers in an omni-channel approach. We are very focused on francesca’s® being a good partner for suppliers, landlords and other key stakeholders going forward,” said Joshua Phillips, Managing Partner of TerraMar Capital. The transaction is expected to close by the end of January 2021, subject to approval of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware currently set for approval on January 21, 2021. Upon the completion of the sale, the francesca’s® business will successfully exit from its Chapter 11 Bankruptcy proceeding. francesca’s® is represented by O’Melveny & Myers LLP and Richards Layton & Finger, P.A. as bankruptcy counsel and FTI Consulting, Inc. and FTI Capital Advisors LLC as the Company’s financial advisor and investment banker. TerraMar Capital, LLC and Francesca’s Acquisition, LLC retained the services of McDonald Hopkins LLC and Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP as counsel. Tiger Capital Group provides asset valuation, advisory and disposition services to a broad range of retail, wholesale, and industrial clients. Additional InformationAdditional information about the asset sale, as well as other documents related to the restructuring and reorganization proceedings, is available at https://cases.stretto.com/francescas. About Francesca's Holdings Corporationfrancesca's® is a specialty retailer that operates a nationwide-chain of boutiques providing customers a unique, fun and personalized shopping experience. The merchandise assortment is a diverse and balanced mix of apparel, jewelry, accessories and gifts. As of today, francesca's® operates approximately 551 boutiques in 45 states throughout the United States and the District of Columbia and also serves its customers through www.francescas.com and its mobile app. For additional information on francesca's®, please visit www.francescas.com. Company Contact:Cindy Thomassee832-494-2240IR@francescas.com
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Amlan International Names Harold Zhou as Regional Operations Director for China
Harold Zhou Harold Zhou, Regional Operations Director for China, Amlan International. CHICAGO, Jan. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amlan International, a global leader in mineral-based feed additives that improve the intestinal health and efficiency of poultry and livestock, has named Harold Zhou as the new Regional Operations Director of China. Zhou is based in Amlan's sales office in Shenzhen, China. In this position, Zhou will work to further build Amlan's business presence in China and develop a plan that ensures long-term customer value and profitability. He will support Amlan's mission to bring its natural feed additive solutions to producers and distributors in the Chinese market. “Harold's experience in developing strong relationships and successfully implementing business strategies will provide Amlan the opportunity to accelerate sales growth and provide even stronger customer service in China,” says Fred Kao, Vice President of Global Sales, Amlan International. “Harold shares Amlan’s mission to provide producers with innovative animal protein solutions and exceptional customer service. We are thrilled to have him join our team.” Zhou has a wealth of industry experience, from working as a veterinarian helping customers diagnose and treat livestock diseases to technical service and sales positions where he developed marketing campaigns and built key customer relationships for various animal health companies. Most recently, he worked as the Sales Director in China for a well-known, global pedigree broiler breeding company, where he developed a national sales strategy and led sales and technical teams to serve key customers in the region. Previously, he held sales and technical services positions at other prominent animal health companies, developing sales tactics and leading new animal health product introductions in the country. Zhou is a graduate of Si Chuan Agriculture University with a bachelor’s degree in Veterinarian science and a masters in Clinic Veterinary Science. "With its expertise in leveraging our owned, unique proprietary mineral-based technology, Amlan is at the forefront of developing and introducing natural mineral-based feed additive solutions that enhance animal health and efficiency and improve the quality of animal protein," says Dan Jaffee, President & CEO, Oil-Dri Corporation of America. Jaffee also serves as President and General Manager of Amlan International. "We're pleased to have Harold on board to further establish partnerships with key customers and distributors in China to help them maximize their production operations." Company Information Amlan International offers mineral-based feed additives to poultry and livestock producers. Amlan is the animal health business of Oil-Dri Corporation of America, leading global manufacturer and marketer of sorbent minerals. Oil-Dri leverages over 80 years of expertise in mineral science to selectively mine and process their unique mineral to remove impurities from fluids, including the processing of edible oils and purification of jet fuel. Oil-Dri Corporation of America doing business as “Amlan International” is a publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ODC). Amlan International sells feed additives across the world. Product availability may vary by country, associated claims do not constitute medical claims and may differ based on government requirements. Reagan CulbertsonMedia Contactpress@amlan.com A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a76b4837-0367-42e8-8922-a64df782e4aa
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The Singers of Shen Yun: Special Collection features live recordings of solo vocal pieces performed on stages throughout the world. These were originally a part of the larger stage performances of classical Chinese dance and music by Shen Yun Performing Arts. The songs invoke themes of compassion, the triumph of good over evil, the meaning of life, and our connection to the divine, and have resonated with listeners of diverse backgrounds and traditions. Shen Yun was begun by artists who practice the spiritual discipline known as Falun Dafa, and, as such, the music presented here reflects both their faith and the plight of their community in China today. A hallmark of Shen Yun’s singers is their use of bel canto technique to sing Chinese texts. They are guided in the bel canto method by the company’s Artistic Director, D.F., as he works to revive its most traditional form, one formerly prominent in both China and Europe. Performed in Mandarin with piano accompaniment, these song recordings are being made available here for the very first time.
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SURCLA Seminar: ‘Dead of a Lesser God’
Sydney University Research Community for Latin America (SURCLA) Seminar
‘Dead of a Lesser God’:
Victims’ Voice and Representation in the Colombian Press
Speaker: Dr Alexandra García Marrugo (University of Sydney)
The 50 year+ Colombian conflict reached its most violent peak during the turn of the century (1998-2006), which coincided with peace talks with the major agents of violence: Marxist guerrillas (FARC) and right-wing paramilitaries (AUC). Previous research on the representation of crimes by each group has clearly demonstrated a pattern of highlighting guerrilla violence while concealing paramilitary responsibility in crimes against humanity (García 2013, 2017). These findings shed light on social phenomena such as the popular rejection towards the peace process with Farc and indifference towards the agreement signed with the paramilitaries.
In this paper, I focus on the representation of the victims of each group in a 300,000+ word corpus of newspaper reports of fatal violence from the four major Colombian newspapers from the time period indicated above. The analysis combines concepts, tools and techniques from Systemic Functional Linguistics (participant roles, appraisal), Corpus Linguistic (word lists, concordancing, key words), and Discourse News Values Analysis (Bednarek & Caple, 2017) (personalisation and negativity) to contrast the different construal of the victims. The results clearly indicate not only a significantly higher word count for guerrilla victims’ statements, but also a higher likelihood of eliciting solidarity towards this group through the use of given names, the highlighting of family ties and the description emotional responses, among other personalising techniques. On the other hand, the humanity of paramilitary victims is backgrounded by not only the much lower frequency of this type of content but also the frequent referral to them as merely a number or with generic terms (e.g. the dead, the victims).
The justified national outrage caused by guerrillas’ atrocities has been exploited to legitimise the use of violence including against civilians defending their basic rights. In a country that claims to be aiming to build peace, foregrounding the humanity of all victims would be a crucial step in undoing the semantic edifice that perpetuates the use of violence as a solution to conflict.
Dr Alexandra García is Lecturer in Student Learning and Communication at the Learning Centre. She holds a PhD in Linguistics from Macquarie University, a Master of Teaching from Western Sydney University, a Master of Arts in Language Teaching and Learning from the University of Liverpool in the UK and a Bachelor of Education from the Universidad del Atlántico in Colombia. Her research interests include language and ideology, systemic functional linguistics, corpus linguistics, critical thinking and academic literacy.
Contact: Nicole Fidalgo (PhD Candidate, Department of Spanish and Latin American Studies) – nicole.fidalgo@sydney.edu.au
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Beer enjoys a bright summer
Volumes steady as pubs experience best third quarter in a decade
• The third quarter of 2013 was the strongest for on-trade beer sales in a decade, said the BBPA.
THE on-trade enjoyed its strongest summer for beer sales in a decade this year, according to new figures from the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA).
The trade group’s quarterly Beer Barometer, which measures sales of beer across the UK on and off-trades, revealed that although sales dipped by 1.2% in volume terms in pubs between the third quarter of 2012 and quarter three of this year, the decline was considerably smaller than the first two quarters of the year and the strongest third quarter performance since 2003.
According to the report, more than three and a half million barrels of beer were sold in Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants between July and September of this year, a slight increase on the second quarter of the year and more than 500,000 barrels more than in quarter one.
In the off-trade, however, beer sales increased 12.5% in the third quarter of the year, to around 3.6 million barrels.
Overall, British beer volumes grew 5.2%, to 7.2m barrels, between the third quarter of 2012 and quarter three of this year.
The BBPA attributed the strong performance to particularly warm weather over the summer months, as well as an increased sense of optimism after chancellor George Osborne axed the beer duty escalator as part of this year’s Budget.
The organisation, which represents brewers and pub companies across the UK, also credited the recently launched Let There Be Beer advertising campaign for helping to boost sales.
There is still a way to go but with a fairer tax regime we can build for future success.
A joint initiative between international brewers SAB Miller, Carlsberg, AB InBev, Heineken and Molson Coors, the campaign aims to promote the beer category as a whole, encouraging consumers to “rediscover what’s great about beer”. The BBPA has backed the activity, along with CAMRA (the Campaign for Real Ale) and the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA).
“After many years of disappointing figures it’s great to see a great British product reporting such a strong third quarter performance,” said BBPA chief executive Brigid Simmonds.
“There is a still a way to go, but with increased investment and a fairer tax regime, we can build for future success.
“With the beer duty escalator cancelled by George Osborne, and tax revenues up, there is a real opportunity, if we have another freeze next year.”
The trade group claims beer sales help support more than a million jobs across the country, as well as contributing £8 billion in tax revenues each year. It said the strong third quarter performance this year will have generated an additional £16m in duty, compared to the third quarter of 2012.
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Epic times: Bill Gates has been an official member of Chinese academia for years. And there’s more…
on May 05, 2020 May 05, 2020
by Silviu “Silview” Costinescu
The man who literally took the world hostage and is now asking for a medical ransom has been elected as member of China’s academic institution in 2017
It’s never been a secret or anything, just no one cared. Or they’ve been paid to look away.
Gates, 62, now stands shoulder to shoulder with 66 other prominent Chinese and foreign scientists who have been elected to the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) in 2017
India Times
Also shoulder to shoulder with imprisoned, tortured or dead whistle-blowers.
And this is not even the best part.
India Times takes the opportunity to inform on Gates’ investments in China, begging the question if citizenship can mean anything to global “godfathers” like him. “Godfathers” as in Scorsese’s vision.
“Election as a foreign member of CAE is a lifelong honour that is expected to build up the institution, promote international cooperation and exchanges as well as improve CAE’s status in the field of engineering, state-run People’s Daily reported.
In September, TerraPower, a Bill Gates-led company, established a joint venture with China National Nuclear Corporation, with the aim of building and operating small, medium, and large travelling-wave nuclear power plants in the next 20 years .” – India Times
The energetic love story between Gates and China hit a wall in the last days of 2018. And on the wall it was written: “Orange Man Bad”.
The U.S. Department of Energy in October announced new restrictions on nuclear deals with China, in keeping with a broader plan by the Trump administration to limit China’s ability to access U.S-made technologies it considers to be of strategic importance.
<<Gates wrote in an essay published late last week that TerraPower is unlikely to follow through on its plans in the face of new U.S. restrictions on technology deals with China.
The Bellevue, Washington-based company is now unsure which country it will work with to conduct trials of its technology, which is designed to use depleted uranium as fuel for nuclear reactors in a bid to improve safety and costs, company officials told the Journal.
“We’re regrouping,” Chief Executive Chris Levesque told the Journal in an interview. “Maybe we can find another partner.”
Gates, who co-founded TerraPower, said in his essay that regulations in the United States are currently too restrictive to allow the reactor prototype to be built domestically.”>> – Reuters
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Among the 18 foreign experts, 10 come from US, 3 from the UK, 3 from Australia, 1 from Japan, and 1 from Russia, reported China’s Daily, without mentioning names.
The New American was the only media I found to take the length of investigating who these people are and the research yielded very interesting results. Here’s what they wrote at the time:
Leo Rafael Reif, president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), is one of Gates’ new fellow cadets at CAE, according to Reif’s MIT biography page. The same page also informs us that, in 2015, Reif “received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He has also received honorary doctorates from Tsinghua University (2016).” Reif is also a member of the globalist Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), whose members played the key role in the historic normalizing of U.S. relations with China, and, subsequently, implementing the policies that have transformed that communist regime from a backward Third World country into an economic and military behemoth. In joining the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Reif is following in the footsteps of another MIT chief, the late Charles M. Vest (MIT president 1990-2004). Dr. Vest was also president of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE) from 2007 until his death in 2013.
The NAE, part of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, notes on its website, that in addition to Dr. Vest, other NAE members who have been inducted into the Chinese Academy of Engineering include:
Liang-Shih Fan, The Ohio State University (NAE)
Raj Reddy, Carnegie Mellon University (NAE)
Surendra P. Shah, Northwestern University (NAE)
Henry T. Yang, University of California, Santa Barbara (NAE)
Among the new CAE classmates who will be formally inducted at a ceremony in Beijing on June 8, 2018, along with Bill Gates and Dr. Reif, is Professor Nicholas Peppas, who holds the Cockrell Family Regents Chair in Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. “Membership in the CAE is the highest engineering distinction in China, and the academy is among the most prestigious engineering communities in the world,” a press release from the university on December 4 announcing the award proudly explains. “Once elected, foreign members hold lifelong memberships. Peppas is one of 18 foreign members elected in 2017 and the only member elected from the state of Texas.” The same release also notes: “In China, Peppas has received Honorary Professorships from Sichuan University (Chengdu) and Peking Union Medical College (Beijing) and Master Lecturer recognitions from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Shanghai) and Peking Union Medical College (Beijing).”
Even more “linked in” with the Chinese academic establishment than Peppas is Dr. Ahsan Kareem, the Robert Moran Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering & Earth Sciences at Notre Dame University, who is one of the new CAE members. A Notre Dame press release announcing the great ‘honor” mentions that Professor Kareem “currently serves as an honorary professor at Tongji University; Southwest Jiaotong University; Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Central South University; Shijiazhuang Tiedo University; and as a distinguished visiting professor at Nanjing Tech University. This is in addition to guest professorships at Beijing Jiaotong University; Chongqing University; the Southeast University, Nanjing; and Tokyo Polytechnic University.” The release further notes that “Kareem was also appointed by the State Council of the People’s Republic of China as a high-end consultant to Tongji University — the highest level of appointment given to a foreign expert in China.”
As is evident from the bios of the American inductees into the CAE, they have been buddying up with Chinese universities for some time now, with some of them holding visiting professorships and consultancies in China that, undoubtedly, have proven lucrative for themselves, though not so much in terms of advancing academic freedom and genuine scholarship. Academic freedom, to which they all pay lip service, does not exist, of course, in the rigidly policed (and brutally enforced) world of Orwellian thought control that is daily life in the glorious People’s Republic. Unfortunately, that thought control is increasingly the reality in American academe as well, as American colleges, universities, and think tanks eagerly accept more and more funding from Communist China’s new billionaire “philanthropists” and state-owned corporations. (See: “China’s Communist Billionaires: Darlings of Harvard, Wall Street, CFR.”)
Dr. Wang Dan, a leader of the 1989 Tiananmen Square student protests (that turned into a massacre), penned a recent op-ed that appeared in the New York Times (of all places!) lamenting the fact that the communist thought police at many American colleges and universities are almost as prevalent and oppressive as in China. Dr. Wang, who spent nearly seven years in prison for his Tiananmen participation (he was one of the “lucky” ones who weren’t ground into hamburger under the People’s Liberation Army tank treads), writes in his op-ed entitled “Beijing Hinders Free Speech In America” that members of the China Students and Scholars Association, which has chapters at many of our universities, operate as a spying and enforcement arm of the Chinese government. The same can be said for the Confucius Institutes, another gestapo arm of China’s Ministry of Education that enforces CPC orthodoxy on American campuses. In a 2013 article entitled “China U,” in the left-wing magazine The Nation, University of Chicago anthropology professor emeritus Marchall Sahlins stated: “Confucius Institutes censor political discussions and restrain the free exchange of ideas.” And, he asked, “Why, then, do American universities sponsor them?” Professor Sahlins notes that the Confucius Institutes are “governed by a council of high state and party officials from various political departments and chaired by a member of the Politburo, Vice Premier Liu Yandong.” American university officials look the other way and pretend not to notice what the Confucius Institute and the China Students and Scholars Association are doing. But as Professor Sahlins charges, “by hosting a Confucius Institute, they have become engaged in the political and propaganda efforts of a foreign government in a way that contradicts the values of free inquiry and human welfare to which they are otherwise committed.” That is a rather mild condemnation of the blatant betrayal — not only of their students’ rights, but of American society — that these university officials are engaged in.
President Reif’s MIT, naturally, boasts a thriving chapter of the China Students and Scholars Association. And as Selwyn Duke pointed out in The New American this past April, MIT Press has published an outrageously subversive children’s book entitled Communism for Kids by Bini Adamczak, “a Berlin-based social theorist and artist.” Well, we can’t wait for the kiddies to get to MIT (or the local community college) to begin learning about the glories of Marxism-Leninism and “the wonderful world that could be,” right? The MIT Press promotional for its propaganda for tots says of Adamczak’s book:
Once upon a time, people yearned to be free of the misery of capitalism. How could their dreams come true? This little book proposes a different kind of communism, one that is true to its ideals and free from authoritarianism. Offering relief for many who have been numbed by Marxist exegesis and given headaches by the earnest pompousness of socialist politics, it presents political theory in the simple terms of a children’s story, accompanied by illustrations of lovable little revolutionaries experiencing their political awakening.
Then, by the time they get to MIT (if not before) they’ll be ready for Chairman Mao’s Little Red Book, and ready, as well, to wield it as a member of the Red Guards, to implement the Cultural Revolution here, as it was murderously implemented in China.
The Chinese Academy of Engineering falls under the authority of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, the regime’s main executive ruling body, whose head is China’s premier, currently Li Kequiang. Are the privileged members of the Chinese Academy of Engineering less slavishly instruments of totalitarian ideology than were the German engineers that built Hitler’s war machine? Simply read a few entries from the CAE website to remove any doubts. It is replete with entries such as this October 25, 2017 Communist Party propaganda spiel entitled “Xi’s thought enshrined in CPC Constitution.”
“The Communist Party of China (CPC) added ‘Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era’ to its Constitution on Tuesday,” the CAE entry breathlessly states. “The amendment, approved at the 19th CPC National Congress, juxtaposes Xi’s thought with Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, the Theory of Three Represents, and the Scientific Outlook on Development,” the propaganda release continues. “Enshrining Xi’s thought into the Party Constitution has proved the main highlight of the congress, signifying a leap forward in the sinicization of Marxism. The resolution on the amendment to the Constitution states that with the integration of theory and practice, Chinese communists, with Xi as their chief representative, have given shape to the new thought since the 18th CPC National Congress.”
The CAE entry, which is not unusual for unabashed, full-throated rhapsodizing over every CPC dogmatic announcement, states further: “This year marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of Karl Marx’s iconic book ‘Das Kapital,’ while 2018 marks the 170th anniversary of the Communist Manifesto as well as the 40th anniversary of socialist China’s launch of the reform and opening-up drive. Xi believes that the new era of socialism with Chinese characteristics means ‘Scientific socialism is full of vitality in 21st century China, and that the banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics is now flying high and proud for all to see.’”
Much thanks for this, of course, goes to billionaire crony capitalists such as Bill Gates, academics such as Dr. Reif, Dr. Vest, and Professor Peppas, and the American universities and corporations that have enabled “the banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics” to fly “high and proud for all to see.” – The New American
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« Why WASPs Stand By Their Man: The Cuckolded Political Wife in America | Main | Tommy, We Hardly Knew Ye »
Why WASPs Stand By Their (Cheatin') Man
I had an interesting correspondence yesterday with a reporter from Barcelona, who was covering the Spitzer scandal and wanted to know why American wives "stand by their man" after such a betrayal.
Let me share some of our conversation with you:
Dear Ms. Bright,
My name is Juan Cañete. I am the correspondent in Washington DC for the Spanish daily El Periodico, published in Barcelona.
The Eliot Spitzer scandal has provided us with a familiar picture in American politics: a politician who appears in front of the press confessing an extramarital affair, as the wife stands next to him, stoically.
I am preparing an story about this public ritual. Coming from a Mediterranean country like Spain, it is quite shocking to see the wife "standing by her man."
Juan Cañeto
Dear Juan,
Thanks for writing me. I'm interested in this subject too, having written before about the "cuckolded wife."
Let me address your questions:
1.Why do you think these spouses accept this kind of public humiliation?
The wives have a huge investment in their marriage... it's their career too. Their "family" is a unit that used in their electoral campaigns to win. It's practically a requirement of office here.
2. Why is it so important for the husbands to appear with their wives?
It's contrition for sexual misconduct. The wife is understood to be the first victim, and must be the first to forgive him, if he is to have any chance with the public.
3. Why would be wrong for him to appear alone?
It would show that he had utterly failed to keep his marriage together— which again, is used as a symbol of his commitment to everyone else, his constituents.
4. What about her image? What do you think that the public thinks about the wife when she is standing by her man?
Horrified sympathy. Nausea. It's the fascination of a auto accident— someone else's tragedy is riveting. Many have fantasies about how she should cut his dick off, but at the same time think she's noble to stick by him, with a shred of dignity. We wonder if she's been paid off. People think Bill Clinton is "making up" to Hillary even now. Everyone feels a little lucky to not be a politician's wife.
5. Do you think this is a sexist situation? Do you think that if a female politician was in the same situation, her husband would stand by her?
That situation is so rare as to be irrelevant. I can't think of a single parallel example in US history. The sexism is at the root. Very few women even have the chance to test the waters on this subject. Among "ordinary" families, the husband would probably go to great lengths to cover his wife's infidelity up, because it would reflect badly on his virility. Everyone would be worried about "emasculating" him.
Let me ask you... What would such a political wife do in Barcelona— if her husband was caught cheating on her?
I'm dying to know!
Dear Susie,
It's hard for me to imagine a political wife in Spain standing by her man in a press conference.
First of all, our politicians' private lives are not as important as in the US. For instance, the presence of the wife in the election campaign is not as common as here.
Recently, the prime minister's wife didn't attend to a royal reception commemorating the king's birthday because she was singing with her choir. She was criticized, but not too much.
Some years ago, an important member of the conservative government left, and eventually divorced, his wife. He married a twenty-something he met in a party convention. He cheated on his wife before leaving her. Later, he left this second wife and married a third woman. It was a gossip story for the gossip press, not a political story for the serious press. He did not resign at all, and nobody asked him to. Both cheated wives gave interviews, to be sure, but to the gossip media.
I think the Spanish would not see it as a good thing for a politician to show up with his wife in a press conference. They would think, "this jerk not only cheats her, but humiliates her in public for his own selfish interest!" Probably she would be criticized for agreeing to play this PR game.
It is not that Spain is not sexist. It is indeed (at the end of the day, we invented the words 'macho' and 'machismo').
But, as you said, in our ancestral Catholic culture, the woman may "belong" to the man, but the man must fulfill his duties with her; she has "some rights." One of his duties is to protect her. It is already enough of a burden for her to have been cheated on. She does not need to appear in front the whole country as the humiliated wife.
And, quite frankly, I cannot imagine a wife doing this (not mine, for sure!). Call it the "passionate Mediterranean woman," if you want.
I remembered a historical reason for why American and Spanish attitudes towards a wife's reaction to her husband's betrayal might be different.
This one is the most intriguing of all...
Lands in the US that were originally colonized by the Spanish have profoundly different property laws, regarding gender, than the areas colonized by the English.
According to traditional Spanish law, a woman comes into a marriage with her own property, and if something should happen to that marriage, her property stays with her. She could have land in her own name— this was not thought of as "feminist," but merely matrilineal. Women's families counted for something, their historical line.
What this meant in modern American life, is that when the US became independent, the divorce laws followed the tradition set by the original settlers. In California— where I live— because the Spanish tradition is so profound, the divorce laws ALWAYS gave women half of everything earned in the marriage, plus their own property they brought with them into the marriage. Hence, Spanish-tradition states like California were clearly favored by wives, in breakups.
Nowadays, the 50/50 breakup in divorces is much more common, but California and other Spanish-tradition states are still the minority in their property-respect for women's matrilineal lines.
In the British Protestant tradition, when a woman leaves her father's household, she leaves it all behind, and everything that she brings into the marriage becomes her husband's property. Her lot is cast with him, her identity is subsumed by his. Her maiden name, her family, is no more.
I am describing a very old tradition. I'm sure modern American spouses do not view each other this way, consciously. But there is a sense American WASP culture, unlike the Hispanic Catholic tradition, that once a woman commits herself to a man, his survival is her survival; her family is not a refuge. Silda Wall Spitzer was raised Baptist. Hillary Clinton, Methodist. That surely must affect how they cope with trauma to their relationship!
On the issue of property laws and how land rights have a matrilineal path in the Spanish law— this is still the case in Spain.
In fact, women do not give up their last names when they marry and they keep their family's last names (i.e. in order to be able to trace the family tree).
But like you say, this has nothing to do with giving women their rights but, on the contrary, making sure that family property (i.e. property over which the men have decision-making power) can be traced through the generations.
At any rate, I agree with you that these two approaches, which come from long way back, do affect how women will react.
One last point: as an ancestral machista society, Spain thinks that whatever happens at home stays at home, even if we are talking about a politician.
This means that politicians are seen only in their political roles, and not necessarily as role models for good husbands/lovers/etc.
On the other hand, the fact that whatever "happens at home stays at home" means that issues like abuse and domestic violence are hidden. It's taken a lot of time to have laws that consider domestic abuse as a crime. Above all, it was hard (and sometimes it is still) to consider this abuse as something that must be rejected, and dealt with in the public sphere, not only at home.
Thanks again for your info and comments.
Illustration: Of Susie, by Pascal Steig at Powell's Bookstore event in Portland, Oregon, February 2008.
Photo from El Periodico coverage. The popular image of Silda standing by Eliot as he apologized was NOT used in the Spanish paper at all— it's considered so grotesque! This photo was their "dignified" way of illustrating the story.
Painting: "Vaqueros," by Charles Christian Nahl, 1866. Anchustz Collection.
Book Cover: Codes of Silence— Women and the Spanish Conquest of California
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Victory: Mt. Soledad Cross-As-War-Memorial Found Unconstitutional
By Ari Geller
In Blog Posts
Yesterday, a three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously decided that a 43-foot cross in a federally owned, California public park serving as a war memorial is unconstitutional “because it conveys a message of government endorsement of religion.” However, the court did not order the removal of the cross, leaving the situation open for “further proceedings” to determine “whether the cross can be modified to ‘pass constitutional muster’ as a war memorial.”
In her opinion, Judge M. Margaret McKeown wrote:
“The use of such a distinctively Christian symbol to honor all veterans sends a strong message of endorsement and exclusion. It suggests that the government is so connected to a particular religion that it treats that religion’s symbolism as its own, as universal. To many non-Christian veterans, this claim of universality is alienating…we conclude that the Memorial, presently configured and as a whole, primarily conveys a message of government endorsement of religion…”
Interfaith Alliance joined a friend-of-the-court brief in this case and we are pleased that the court ruled in favor of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America who challenged the memorial’s constitutionality and were represented in this case by our friends at the ACLU. In our brief, we registered our disagreement with the lower court’s conclusion in upholding the cross that it, “communicates the primarily non-religious messages of military service, death, and sacrifice.” To us and our colleagues, such a conclusion “ignores the profound religious meaning of the cross, offends Christians and non-Christians alike, and undermines the animating values of the Establishment Clause.”
We also made three overarching arguments in our brief and we are pleased that these arguments (and of course others) were actually discussed in Judge McKeown’s decision:
The cross has a long history of use as a burial marker, including in military cemeteries, and as a veterans’ memorial. Reviewing this history leaves no doubt that the cross is a decidedly Christian symbol.
In light of this history and the continued prominence of the cross as a religious symbol, the effort to justify its public display by branding it as secular offends Christians who cherish the cross and its central place in the tradition and iconography of their faith.
Once the cross is understood for what it is—an unmistakable symbol of a particular religious tradition—its display by the government sends a message of exclusion and disfavor to those who do not share that tradition.
Based on what we’ve seen in similar cases, (for example in last year’s Supreme Court ruling on the Mojave Desert Cross case Salazar v. Buono) we have reason to be concerned about the fate of this case if it is appealed. We are definitely keeping our eye on the Mt. Soledad case.
Diana Anthony January 17, 2011
Thank the maker! The cross is a Roman instrument of torture. It was not the first symbol of Christianity. When Christianity became the state religion of the Roman empire, the cross became a constant reminder of what happens when we get literal about Jesus’ message of love peace and the power of truth to make us free.
Phil January 19, 2011
Diana,
What do you mean by “get literal about Jesus”?
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News Roundup: Gossip Girl, 90210, One Tree Hill and More
Twelve, starring Chace Crawford (Nate, Gossip Girl), opened today in limited release.
Thanks to Alyssa for giving me the heads-up that Hot Topic is selling a Beverly Hills 90210 t-shirt. I want, I want, I want!
Jason Priestley’s (Brandon, Beverly Hills 90210) first appearance on Scoundrels is this Sunday. The show’s star, Leven Rambin, had interesting things to say about him in an interview.
Jennie Garth (Kelly, Beverly Hills 90210) was on the Today show this morning.
Wonderwall has an interview with Garth about her work with the American Association of Orthodontists and their StyleNSmile campaign. I believe this is what Garth also discussed on the Today show.
Sophia Bush (Brooke, One Tree Hill) tweeted that James Lafferty (Nathan, One Tree Hill) is bartending a charity night in Wilmington this Saturday.
Doug Liman (executive producer, The O.C.) is doing a documentary pilot for A&E called The Unexplained.
The Extra Man, featuring Katie Holmes (Joey, Dawson’s Creek), opened today in limited release.
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News Roundup: Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill, 90210 and More
Anyone tweet with The CW tonight? I was live-blogging so I obviously couldn’t do it but I imagine interesting things were said.
The issue of TV Guide Magazine on sale now features a spoiler-filled blurb about the Gossip Girl finale, with quotes from Stephanie Savage (executive producer, Gossip Girl).
The CW Source has a short video interview with Billy Baldwin (William, Gossip Girl).
Twelve, starring Chace Crawford (Nate, Gossip Girl), will open in theaters July 2.
Rolling Stone named The Pretty Reckless, featuring Taylor Momsen (Jenny, Gossip Girl), one of Bamboozle’s Five Breakout Bands T0 Watch.
Access Hollywood has an interview with Momsen.
Deadline has some details on the renewal process and chances for One Tree Hill.
TVGuide.com also gives its thoughts and lists OTH as “looking good” for renewal.
In USA Today’s Save Our Shows survey, only 10 percent voted to “keep” One Tree Hill.
James Lafferty (Nathan, One Tree Hill) participated in a live-streamed Wakey!Wakey! concert thingie with Mike Grubbs (Grubbs, One Tree Hill) tonight. You can watch the archived version.
Examiner.com has an interview with Lee Norris (Mouth, One Tree Hill). Have you read my two interviews with him?
NBC Philadelphia has a brief interview with Jessica Lowndes (Adrianna, 90210).
Beverly Hills 90210 and The O.C. are included in SoapNet’s “Your Family Is Tearing Us Apart!” photogallery.
The Extra Man, with Katie Holmes (Joey, Dawson’s Creek), will open in theaters 30.
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SITU #4 | Beto Shwafaty
Galeria Leme, São Paulo, Brazil
2 de abril de 2016 – 25 de julio de 2016
The Phantom Matrix (Old Structures, New Glories)
Galeria Leme presents the fourth site-specific commissioned for SITU, curated by Bruno de Almeida, giving continuity to a broader research on ways of thinking and discussing the production of (urban) space through a dialogue between art, architecture and city.
SITU invites Brazilian artist Beto Shwafaty to devise a work that results from a reflection on the urban context understood as a broad physical-social matrix, and that simultaneously relates to the exterior of the gallery’s building and to the adjacent public space.
Shwafaty’s project is based on a historical and geographical research about the region where the gallery is located, the district of Butantã in São Paulo. While delving into the colonial past of the site the artist notes that, in the seventeenth century, São Paulo’s first sugar cane mill was created there (in what was then called Ubatatá farm), a device used to grind sugarcane, which was moved by human or animal traction.
Although it seems like a minor historical fact for the formation of the city, the truth is that these devices were more than mere instruments for the exploitation of colonial lands. They were part of one of the first and most important colonial “industries”, responsible for the formation of a specific set of social relations that established a socio-spatial hierarchy, whose echoes are still felt today. Among the most important factors for this type of shaping of the nation is the expansion and rooting of the land property model of monoculture applied to the exploitation of sugarcane, where large portions of land are deposited in the hands of a few individuals who become owners of all that which is in them. This fact is historically linked to the prevention of the formation of other intermediate classes that were not linked to the agricultural production and to the plantation’s owner, which favoured the consolidation of an enslaved social base.
This specific type of relationship between power and land ownership precedes what would be the structuring model of the Brazilian territory over the past 200 years. Which, still today, is expressed by a late urbanization loaded with many disorders arising from a patriarchal and patrimonial society whose political, economic and social powers are concentrated in the hands of a minor elite.
For his installation, Beto Shwafaty takes hold of an original wooden sugar mill, using it to structure the entire project, both materially and conceptually. With this piece the artist occupies the gallery’s courtyard and engenders an installation that is transformed in successive moments. First, the mill will be exposed with a constant movement powered by an electric motor that the artist juxtaposes to the ancient piece. Although this movement is unproductive since the engine is not grinding sugarcane. Throughout the exhibition, this device will be gradually dismantled in all its parts, which will then be catalogued and rearranged, in order to be rearranged and re-signified. Finally, the pieces will be removed from the space, which will then be immaterially occupied by a soundtrack that carries the memory of the processes connected to that object.
By bringing this type of colonial engine back to the neighbourhood where it first appeared, the artist voluntarily creates a collision between two different historical epochs. And what could be just regarded as an operation of rescuing an historical fact of the city, becomes a process of displacement, dematerialization and disappearance. This colonial piece, a proto-industrial device, becomes an artefact, so as to vanish during the exhibition, evoking the same erasure and disappearance processes that permeate the spatial development of cities as well as the very history of urbanism, as also the economies and cultures that inform it. With these successive actions, Beto Shwafaty ponders upon the notion of “heritage” that occurs in parallel to the imminent obliteration of certain historical buildings, cultures, information and societies. The work provides, in the end, a space for reflection that makes possible to question whether the modernization project in Brazil effectively meant a rupture with its colonial past, or if, in fact, it is just the continuity of a colonizing process, with a repressed logic that still persists in many contexts.
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Photo: Filipe Berndt
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ETIQUETAS: Beto Shwafaty Brazil Bruno de Almeida Galeria Leme May 2016 São Paulo
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Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf Resigns
If you ever occupy a figurehead position for an organization, you will find yourself being judged unfairly for things that are outside the scope of your direct and even indirect control. Sometimes this unfairness will harm your general reputation. If you are an operating officer at Alcoa, you will often be criticized for things that are endemic to the slumping global business model which you cannot singlehandedly change. And sometimes the unfairness will help your general reputation. If you are the head of a sales department at Nike, you will be praised for lofty growth that really got set in motion by the marketing decisions of past generations that did things like hire Michael Jordan to build up the brand–your main contribution was not messing it up.
These patterns are even clearer in sports, where pitchers, quarterbacks, goalies, and coaches receive disproportionate praise during the good times and disproportionate blame during the bad times.
I was thinking about how the horns and halo effect attaches to leaders when I saw the news that John Stumpf was “resigning” from his position as CEO and Chairman of Wells Fargo. It made me examine both the merits of Wells Fargo’s previously existing reputation and the actions (or inactions) taken by John Stumpf that facilitated his once unthinkable exile.
First, we should discuss Wells Fargo’s reputation. Of the six major banks, Wells Fargo has enjoyed the best reputation this generation largely because it: (1) did not popularize robo-signing like Bank of America and Citigroup, (2) has largely avoided the patterns of charging higher interest rates or declining loans outright to racial minorities, (3) had a much lower mortgage foreclosure rate than many expected from a California-reliant bank during the 2008-2009 financial crisis, and (4) did not do something to self-inflict its reputation like JP Morgan did with its super losses involving London traders.
But really, what distinguished Wells Fargo in recent years was the fact that it was extremely well capitalized and had the endorsement of the billionaire who happens to have a very strong reputation with the general American public.
The idea that Wells Fargo has also been this saint in a cathedral full of sinners cannot be supported unless you only measure the big headlines of the past decade. In 1981, Wells Fargo had an employee embezzle $21 million. In 1986, Wells Fargo acquired Crocker National Bank, promised there would be “minimal” jobs affected regarding Wells Fargo and Crocker employees, and then laid off 6,000 employees once the aftermath settled. In 1989, Wells Fargo promised its borrowers that it would work something out with its customers if they fell on hard times, and then the company refused to modify its debt agreements when troubled times arose (the California Court of Appeals regarded this Wells Fargo move as legal because the statements were held to be “puffery language” rather than “promissory language”, but of course, legal and moral are not synonyms.) In 1996, when Wells Fargo took over First Interstate, it again promised “minimal” layoffs before axing 16% of the workforce which resulted in a class action lawsuit alleging that Wells Fargo systematically targeted female tellers over the age of 60 for employment termination.
And although Wells Fargo’s lending practices weren’t as bad as Citigroup’s or Bank of America’s prior to and during the financial crisis, this is a comparison that suffers from moral relativism and the soft bigotry of low expectations.
Wells Fargo still had to pay $1.2 billion and admitted that it deceived the U.S. government regarding the credit risk of borrowers it put on the books of taxpayers; is dealing with an ongoing investigation related to overcharging at ATMs; paid restitution on $80 million in embezzled funds as part of a 2014 straw buyer case; paid $1 billion to the FHFA as a fine in 2013 for misrepresenting bundled mortgage debt; and sold a $2.5 billion loan portfolio to investors in 2009 in which they claimed to verify the incomes of borrowers but did not (these are often called “liar’s loans). And it did pay settlements related to robo-signing and discriminatory lending–it’s just that the fines involved smaller amounts and were less coordinated.
If you look back over the past three or four decades, Wells Fargo’s behavior is nearly indistinguishable from that of the other banks. And if you look back over the past generation, the distinction isn’t that Wells Fargo is a paragon of virtue–it is that Bank of America, Citigroup, and JP Morgan were getting into more trouble.
Really, the reputational advantage that Wells Fargo has enjoyed is a product of Wells Fargo’s excellent capitalized position, the endorsement from Warren Buffett, and greater wrongdoing from peers. Being savvy when others are not, and having a rich guy that benefits from an enormous halo effect believe that he can make a lot of money from investing with you, is the narrow reputation that Wells Fargo has earned. The rest of the praise has been largely extrapolated from that, and thus, unearned.
The second question is whether John Stumpf deserved the political pressure that preceded his resignation.
The answer to that question hinges upon the scope of personal responsibility. If you ask someone to do something ambitious, should you anticipate that they will cheat? Are you materially failing in your duties if you do not monitor and audit your employees as if they are capable of wrongdoing?
The answer to the first sub-question is a tentative yes, and the answer to the second sub-question is a surefire yes.
John Stumpf did not have the responsibility to assume that any given employee will cheat. However, when you ask 20,000 employees to do something, your examination as a leader changes to: “Do I believe that one of the 20,000 employees will do something illegal or immoral to reach the sales target of eight accounts per client?” It is very difficult to put together a population subgroup of 100 people that won’t contain at least one individual that will screw you over when you’re not looking, let alone a group of employees that are 200x the size.
Once you determine that wrongdoing is possible, and at least very likely given the size of the employees acting as agents on your behalf, the natural follow-up question is: Is the anticipated magnitude of potential harm significant enough to warrant investment into strong internal controls?
The answer to that question is an obvious yes. When you have the possibility of opening up accounts on a customer’s behalf without their authorization, you are creating a risk of thousands of dollars (or perhaps hundreds of thousands of dollars) per harm occurrence because account figures affect credit scores and credit scores have an enormous role in determining borrowing rates.
This means that it is an enormous failure to get the auditing wrong.
We have discussed this before—whatever you measure people by, that system will get gamed. McDonald’s executives don’t really measure the time it takes for a customer per order; they measure the time it takes for an employee to press a button indicating that a customer has been served. As a result, you have employees that press the button before the customer actually receives the order to get the corporate executives off their back.
As a result, I don’t think John Stumpf owed an apology for asking employees to get eight products per account (maybe he does to the extent the request was an unrealistic objective.) The deserved apology is that when he was asking 20,000 employees to do something ambitious, he failed to recognize that some would cut corners and failed to implement internal controls that would protect the credit ratings and general reputation of Wells Fargo’s customers from harm. I don’t buy the argument that executives are responsible for wrongdoing when they have high-end objectives, but they are responsible for poor internal controls that enable even unsophisticated wrongdoers to cause harm to the customer base.
In short, Wells Fargo enjoyed a reputation that was greater in scope than what it deserved over this past generation, and it is also a reputation that ignores all wrongdoing prior to the 2000s. John Stumpf does not deserve blame for having an ambitious target, but he should take responsibility for the poor internal controls that ought to have monitored the achievement of the target.
As a result, I do not regard Stumpf’s termination of sales goals as the proper outcome for this kerfuffle. A better response would have been three-fold: (1) an immediate examination into accounts affected that would have immediately resulted in prompt payment to restore all customers to their status quo ante; (2) the creation of stronger internal controls and audits to understand the discretionary behavior of employees; and (3) the creation of a study to determine whether sales goals targets were effective in building shareholder wealth and saving customers money in transaction costs.
N.B. If John Stumpf knew about this upcoming scandal at the time he sold $61 million in WFC stock, and if it wasn’t part of a predetermined selling plan, then he is also responsible for insider trading and the fruits of an SEC investigation that follows from it.
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The latest attacks on Raphael Warnock take a key phrase out of context.
Senator Kelly Loeffler’s fervid campaign against her Democratic challenger in Georgia, the Rev. Raphael Warnock, has employed a new deceptive tactic, casting Mr. Warnock, a Baptist preacher, as un-American by falsely attributing a controversial comment to him that was made by the Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr.
Her attack has been bolstered by a multimillion-dollar ad buy promoting a fallacious video of Mr. Warnock that uses the same out-of-context footage.
In a news release distributed on Friday, Ms. Loeffler’s campaign linked to a 2014 flyer showing that Mr. Warnock’s church, Ebenezer Baptist in Atlanta, had hosted Mr. Wright, a controversial Chicago pastor known for his fiery rhetoric.
“Warnock has a long history of praising Wright,” Ms. Loeffler’s release said, “calling him a prophet and celebrating his infamous ‘God damn America’ speech days after it was delivered. And Warnock himself has repeatedly said ‘God damn America’ in his sermons.”
Yet Mr. Warnock has uttered that phrase only in instances when he was referring to Mr. Wright’s speech, not to endorse that sentiment himself.
Mr. Wright, who was once Barack Obama’s pastor, became a lightning rod in the 2008 presidential campaign as video clips of his incendiary language surfaced, and Mr. Obama broke ties with him that year before securing the Democratic nomination. In Mr. Wright’s sermon that included the words “God damn America,” he was criticizing the United States for its history of mistreatment of minority groups, including its enslavement of Africans.
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But in Mr. Warnock’s speeches, including one he gave at the Chautauqua Institution in New York, he had quoted the phrase as part of an academic discussion of Mr. Wright’s speech that explained how the phrase had been excerpted from the speech without context and “looped to the point of ad nauseam” to criticize Mr. Wright.
The Rev. Raphael Warnock is the pastor at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, where Martin Luther King Jr. once preached.Credit…Erin Schaff/The New York Times
Ms. Loeffler’s news release attacking Mr. Warnock followed a Facebook ad buy paid for by American Crossroads, a super PAC that supports Republican candidates and is believed to be spending as much as $35 million to keep Ms. Loeffler in office. The ads also lift excerpts from Mr. Warnock’s Chautauqua speech as evidence that he had echoed Mr. Wright’s statement.
In the runoff campaign for one of Georgia’s two Senate seats, Ms. Loeffler has tried to paint Mr. Warnock as a “radical liberal” and has also accused him of supporting the idea of defunding the police, which he denies. The Loeffler campaign, in an ad in November, had also said Mr. Warnock supported Mr. Wright’s sentiments.
In reality, Mr. Warnock has said that he supported Mr. Wright in the same way he celebrated the “truth-telling tradition of the Black church,” which he said makes people uncomfortable.
Ms. Loeffler’s latest attack against Mr. Warnock follows a controversy that emerged last week after she was photographed at a campaign appearance in Dawsonville, Ga., with a former Ku Klux Klan member, Chester Doles. After the photograph circulated online, Ms. Loeffler’s campaign said she did not know who Mr. Doles was. (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that there was no evidence to suggest that Ms. Loeffler knew him.)
The Loeffler campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment about its latest attacks on Mr. Warnock.
Michael J. Brewer, a spokesman for Mr. Warnock, called the latest attack ads “another lowest of the low in Kelly Loeffler and her allies’ efforts to divide and mislead Georgians for their own political gains,” adding that the clips showing Mr. Warnock had been “pulled from academic discussions.”
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Men’s volleyball to host state championships in 2016 and 2017
By Sharla Smith
Corey Pitt spikes the ball during a home game against Golden West College on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015. Photo: Mohammad Djauhari
Pride, publicity, and pressure all play a role in being the host of the men’s volleyball state championships. For the first time in the history of the Pierce College men’s volleyball team, home court may have a huge advantage.
Head coach Lance Walker was honored to receive the bid to host the tournament from the California Community College Athletic Association. Lance is prepared to take on the task of being the host school, but must wait for the approval of the administration.
“As far as the CCCAA, they voted and it’s been determined that we are going to host for the next two years,” Walker said. “As far as our administration here at Pierce, we’re still waiting on them to confirm that they’re okay with it.”
One of the reasons the administration might be hesitant to approve it is the potential financial setback the championships would pose.
“Sometimes when you have state championships, or when post season play comes to a school, people think that it’s more work, and wonder if this is going to be a financial burden,” Walker said. “We’re not looking to take this on to create more work for other people. We’re looking to show one of the great things that Pierce has, and that’s volleyball.”
Assistant coach Bronson Oliveira is optimistic about Pierce hosting the tournament.
“We’re 95 percent sure that it will be held here at Pierce,” Oliveira said. “We’re finalizing some things, but it’s pretty much guaranteed. We’ll host the semi-final matches, the finals, and then an all-star showcase.”
Walker is looking forward to the next two seasons and said he has already begun talking to potential players.
“We’re getting ready to do some heavy recruiting, but we’ve already got into the mix and started talking to some players,” Walker said. “I think the next two years are going to be a pretty awesome time for volleyball at Pierce.”
Walker is grateful to host the tournament but feels even more determined to win the championship in his home gym.
“I think a little more pressure is going to be added being the host team,” Walker said. “Our goal is to make the final four.”
Oliveira said the championship games will bring publicity to the college. People can go to the gym for the games or watch online, which makes it possible for anyone in the world to see them.
“It’s great for publicity,” Oliveira said. “We’ll be live streaming all of the matches, and it should bring in some college coaches, high school coaches, and high school programs into our gym to watch the final four.”
Pierce athletic director Bob Lofrano thinks that having the championship games at Pierce will be a great opportunity for the school and the community.
“It’s quite an honor, not only for the school, but for the community to have the men’s volleyball state championships here in 2016 and 2017,” Lofrano said. “Just think of all the young volleyball players that will want to come watch the best community college teams in the state vie for the championship at Pierce.”
As a former volleyball player who played for Pierce, Pepperdine, and also overseas, Walker knows what it feels like to play in championship games and win.
“My coach at Pepperdine would say it’s a significant and emotional event for a player to be involved in the finals,” Walker said. “You prep the entire year to get to the finals and hopefully compete at the highest level against the best team on the other side of the net.”
Walker said that for about the last 10 years, the finals have mostly been held in Irvine or Long Beach, which was a midpoint for teams coming from Santa Barbara and San Diego.
“When you host the state championships you have a huge advantage, and Irvine and Long Beach were winning a lot of state championships those years,” Walker said.
Walker, Oliveira, and Lofrano are ready to put in the time, effort, and hard work that it takes to host the tournament.
“Men’s volleyball is one of the oldest and most successful programs at Pierce,” Walker said. “We’re looking to bring a positive light to our historical program and build on the foundation that has been laid.”
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The United Kingdom Confronts the European Convention on Human Rights
Donald W. Jackson
Hardcover ISBN 13: 9780813014876 - Pub Date: 3/19/1997 Details: 224 pages, 6x9 Subject(s): Miscellaneous - Political Science
"Provocative not only in its own right but in terms of advancing discussion of the U.S. and international action on human rights. The author has read a large amount of material about the European Convention on Human Rights, from both primary and secondary sources. To this he has added material on U.S. and British constitutional law. The result is a stimulating and wide-ranging discussion."--David Forsythe, University of Nebraska
Donald Jackson investigates the United Kingdom's surprisingly dismal record of violations of the European Convention on Human Rights. During the first thirty years of the European Court of Human Rights (1959-89), the UK was found in violation of the Convention more frequently than any other country, and its violations have continued apace in the 1990s. Jackson traces the source of the problem through the UK's lack of judicially enforceable rights law to the application of executive/bureaucratic discretion under UK law.
In order to examine "discretion" in this context, Jackson focuses on various ways in which UK authorities have dealt with four specific issues: the problem of terrorism and of due process issues involved in the UK's efforts to counter it; the rights of inmates in UK prisons; problems of nationality and immigration; and freedom of expression, particularly that of the press relative to the conduct of trials and to national security issues. His study illuminates the interworkings of British democracy, political culture, and "officialdom."
Jackson demonstrates the status and perception of the Convention in UK courts by concluding with an analysis of the references in UK judicial decisions to the European Convention on Human Rights. Having suggested the reasons why the UK legal and political establishments so often fail to recognize and enforce rights, Jackson goes on to review various proposals for the development of an effective rights document and enforcement mechanism in the UK.
Donald W. Jackson is Herman Brown Professor of Political Science at Texas Christian University and author of a number of books, most recently Even the Children of Strangers: Equality under the U.S. Constitution (1992) and Presidential Leadership and Civil Rights Policy (coedited with James W. Riddlesperger, Jr., 1995).
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"a valuable resource to the scholar and the graudate student researching the current status of civil rights in the UK."
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"In this well-documented, clearly written study, Jackson . . . shows how humanr rights principles, as contained in the European Convention, have brought 'some measure of accountability to those who exercise power and discretion in the United Kingdom' . . . The result is about as good a study as can be imagined, making a clear argument that a written charter of rights - exemplified by the European Convention - would be appropriate for incorporation into British domestic law. . . . Many international law and human rights specialists will find this important work valuable."
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Jacksonville and the Roots of Southern Rock
Michael Ray FitzGerald
Hardcover ISBN 13: 9780813066653 - Pub Date: 10/6/2020 Details: 224 pages, 6x9 Subject(s): Floridiana - Culture | History - Other
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The enduring achievement and legacy of a rock movement
“Fun and informative. . . . Fans of southern rock will appreciate Fitzgerald’s entertaining survey.”—Publishers Weekly
“Finally Jacksonville is recognized for its role as the source for some of the greatest recorded American rock and roll. FitzGerald’s book launches a hundred guitar-crunching earworms. Maybe Skynyrd should have called its song ‘Sweet Home Florida.’”—William McKeen, author of Everybody Had an Ocean: Music and Mayhem in 1960s Los Angeles
“At long last, we have a detailed account of not only the beginnings of Jacksonville’s pride, Lynyrd Skynyrd, but also the seeds that were planted to grow The Allman Brothers Band, Cowboy, Molly Hatchet, and all of the other greats of southern rock. Jacksonville and the Roots of Southern Rock tops my list of must-read books for anyone looking to discover the very roots of the music.”—Michael Buffalo Smith, author of The Road Goes on Forever: Fifty Years of The Allman Brothers Band Music (1969–2019)
“Deftly illuminates the backstories of several rock bands with deep roots in Jacksonville, including The Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, 38 Special, and Molly Hatchet, all with platinum record sales. Insights into the concept of southern rock include the influence of Elvis, Gram Parsons, and Ray Charles in this informative and enlightening music history.”—Marty Jourard, author of Music Everywhere: The Rock and Roll Roots of a Southern Town
The Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd helped usher in a new kind of southern music from Jacksonville, Florida. Together, they and fellow bands like Blackfoot, 38 Special, and Molly Hatchet would reset the course of seventies rock. Yet Jacksonville seemed an unlikely hotbed for a new musical movement.
Michael FitzGerald blends eyewitness detail with in-depth history to tell the story of how the River City bred this generation of legendary musicians. As he profiles essential bands alongside forerunners like Gram Parsons and Cowboy, FitzGerald reveals how the powerful local AM radio station worked with newspapers and television stations to nurture talent. Media attention in turn created a public hungry for live performances by area bands. What became the southern rock elite welded relentless determination to a ferocious work ethic, honing their gifts on a testing ground that brooked no weakness and took no prisoners.
FitzGerald looks at the music as the diverse soundtrack to a neo-southern lifestyle that reconciled different segments of society in Jacksonville, and across the nation, in the late sixties and early seventies. A vivid journey into a crucible of American music, Jacksonville and the Roots of Southern Rock shines a light on the artists and songs that powered a phenomenon.
Michael Ray FitzGerald is a media historian, musician, and former journalist based in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Isabelle Huppert is a businesswoman set out to stalk the man who attacked and raped her in her own home, in the psychological thriller Elle, directed by Paul Verhoeven.
With a script based on Philippe Djian’s novel “Oh…”, the film follows Michèle Leblanc, the manager of a successul video game company, whose life changes dramatically when an unknown assailant rapes her and she starts to track him down and seek revenge.
The cast is joined by Christian Berkel, Virginie Efira, Anne Consigny, Alice Isaaz, Charles Berling, Judith Magre, Laurent Lafitte, Lucas Prisor and others.
Elle premiered at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, where it received a seven-minutes standing ovation. Subsequently, it got positive reviews from critics especially thanks to Verhoeven’s direction and Huppert’s performance, and it was selected as the French entry for the Best Foreign Language film at the 89th Academy Awards.
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Army Sgt. 1st Class John T. Stone
Died March 28, 2006 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom
52, of Norwich, Vt.; assigned to the 15th Civil Support Team, Vermont Army National Guard, South Burlington, Vt.; killed March 28 as a result of enemy mortar and small arms attacks during combat operations in Lashkagar, Afghanistan.
Finding lost brother motivated soldier to enlist
By Wilson Ring
MONTPELIER, Vt. — John Thomas Stone was a junior in high school when his older brother Dana, a freelance photographer, disappeared in Cambodia along with Sean Flynn, the son of the actor Errol Flynn.
Tom Stone joined the Army in 1971 shortly after he graduated from Woodstock High School, motivated at least in part by a desire to learn what had happened to his brother. On Wednesday, Stone, still a soldier 35 years later but now in the Vermont National Guard, was killed in combat in Afghanistan.
“He had it in his mind he might go and try to find his brother,” when he enlisted, said Elisha Morgan, now of Norwich, who played football with Stone in high school.
Dana Stone was listed as missing in action for years and was eventually listed as dead. But Tom Stone never lost the sense of adventure the military imbued in him or his desire to help those around him.
Sgt. 1st Class Stone, 52, was killed by small arms fire in Afghanistan Tuesday afternoon, Vermont time, while he was helping Afghan soldiers repel an attack on their forward operating base in the southern part of the country.
“He was the best friend anyone could have, anybody,” Morgan said. “I know when he was shot he was helping others. That’s all he did. He never cared about financial gain. He did it out of love for humanity.”
Over the years Stone served in the regular Army, the reserves and the Vermont National Guard. Between 1992 and 2000 he walked around the world, literally, 22,000 miles through 29 countries.
Stone was on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan with the Vermont National Guard when he was killed.
Guard officials and Stone’s friends remember a man who dedicated himself to others. During his earlier Afghan tours, Stone, a trained medic, set up a clinic for Afghan civilians in a shipping container. It served thousands of people.
It was in a similarly foreign land that Stone lost his brother.
On April 6, 1970, Dana Stone was on assignment for CBS News and Flynn for Time Magazine. They had ridden into the Cambodian countryside on motorbikes when they were captured by communist guerrillas. They were never heard from again.
At the end of the Vietnam War American officials pressed the North Vietnamese for an accounting of Dana Stone, Flynn, and a number of other missing journalists. No answer was ever forthcoming.
Dana Stone’s widow, Louise, who died in 2000, was told her husband and Flynn were probably tortured to death.
Tom Stone’s cousin Sally Britton told the Vermont Standard newspaper from Woodstock in 1997 that her cousin’s adventurous spirit was in his blood.
“I remember when we were kids, Dana would tell us stories of his adventures and Tom would just sit there, wide-eyed, taking in every word,” Britton said.
Laurie Schultz Heim, a staffer for Sen. James Jeffords, said she worked with Tom Stone as he tried to get answers about what happened to his brother. Stone told Jeffords’ staff that his family, and especially his mother, needed closure.
In 1987, Jeffords, then Vermont’s lone representative in the U.S. House, read a statement about Dana Stone on the floor of Congress.
“He drifted in and out of our radar screen, always with an unusual and poignant sense about him,” said Schultz Heim, who communicated with Stone occasionally as he walked around the world.
“Not only did he do this trip in part searching for his brother, I think he was always searching for what he wanted to do. Clearly he was definitely looking for meaning in life,” she said.
Morgan said Stone’s favorite poem was “The Men that don’t Fit In,” a 1916 work by Robert Service. The poem talks about men who can’t stay in one place and who break the hearts of their family members.
“He was a man’s man,” Morgan said. “If he could have written he would have been an Ernest Hemingway.”
Stone never married but he left a life partner, Rose Loving of Tunbridge, and a sister in Florida.
Vermont Administration Secretary Michael Smith graduated from high school with Stone and Morgan. Smith joined the Navy after high school and went on to become a Navy Seal commando. Smith said he practiced for his Navy swimming test in the Stones’ family pond in Pomfret.
“He was an individual, even though he was military. His motivation was always to help people in need, particularly kids,” said Smith. “I used to sit back and say he had it right. He had that sense of the world that ‘I need to help.’ He was an adventurer and he sought people out and tried to help them.”
Vermont guardsman killed in Taliban attack
COLCHESTER, Vt. — A Vermont National Guard soldier serving on a base with Afghan soldiers in the southern part of the country was killed Wednesday during an attack by Taliban militants, Guard officials announced.
Sgt. 1st Class John Thomas Stone, 52, of Tunbridge, who was known as Thomas, was killed by small arms fire, said Gen. Martha Rainville, commander of the Vermont Guard. Stone was on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan, she said, and was attached to Task Force Catamount.
“He felt he was making a difference,” Rainville said. “He cared very much about others in the world.”
Also killed in the attack was a Canadian soldier, identified as Pvt. Robert Costall of the 1st Battalion of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, based in Edmonton, Alberta.
Stone was unmarried but left a longtime partner, Rose Loving of Tunbridge, Rainville said. He had no children but a sister lives in Florida.
Stone joined the Army after his graduation from Woodstock Union High School in 1971 and has served in the active duty Army, the Reserves or the National Guard since, officials said. He has worked full-time for the Vermont Guard since 2000.
The attack took place early in the morning Wednesday in Afghanistan, which was still Tuesday afternoon in Vermont. He was assigned to train Afghan troops and was directing the soldiers when he was shot, Rainville said. He was wearing full body armor at the time.
Officials in Afghanistan said at least five coalition troops were wounded in the same attack, including three Canadians and an American.
A small contingent of Canadian and American forces serve alongside Afghan troops at the base in the Sangin district of the volatile Helmand province.
Stone’s death brought to 223 the number of U.S. service members killed in and around Afghanistan since the ouster of the Taliban in 2001. Twelve Canadians have been killed in the turbulent country since 2002, according to the Canadian Press news agency.
Stone was the first Vermonter killed in Afghanistan and the 11th National Guard member killed in combat since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on New York and Washington. Twenty-one U.S. service members with Vermont ties have been killed in action in Iraq. A 22nd soldier died of natural causes in Kuwait while waiting to enter Iraq.
Vermont National Guard Capt. Jeff Roosevelt served in Afghanistan two years ago during Stone’s previous deployment. “He always had a positive attitude, always looked at the bright sides of things,” Roosevelt said after Rainville’s news conference at Vermont National Guard headquarters in Colchester.
Stone, who was trained as a medic and known as “Doc,” set up medical clinics for the Afghans that Roosevelt said probably saved hundreds of civilian lives.
Rainville, who is preparing to leave her post on Friday to run for Congress, said it had been a demanding time for the Guard.
“This continues to be just a difficult time for the National Guard and the state,” she said. “Each loss just affects so many people.”
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Did Medieval Medicine Ever Work?
By John Horvat|2019-05-30T12:22:13-05:00August 14th, 2017|Categories: Christianity, History, Science|
It all began as one of those Friday afternoon projects that medical researchers sometimes do to satisfy curiosity. No one expected it to work. The researchers were testing medieval medical remedies by replicating a 1000-year-old recipe for an eye salve. They were prepared to see it prove that medieval medicine was backward and even superstitious.
When the results came back, they were shocked to find that the recipe was incredibly effective in killing staph infections. Indeed, the medieval salve was actually a powerful antibiotic.
The finding threw everyone’s medieval preconceptions upside down and led the researchers to conclude that medieval medicine was highly developed and followed a scientific methodology. They also believe that the rediscovery of medieval drugs can have implications for present-day drug discovery.
A New Medieval Perspective
At a lecture given at the Library of Congress on March 7, 2017, medievalist and biologist Erin Connelly told the story of the experiment with the 1000-year-old recipe known as Bald’s Eyesalve.* She is part of the interdisciplinary Ancientbiotics team which explores the relevance of medieval medicines for modern infections.
She claims that “Recent scholarship may show that there is more methodology to the medicines of medieval practitioners, and further inquiry may show that their medicines were more than just placebos or palliative aids but actual antibiotics being used long before the advent of modern infection control.”
Bald’s Eyesalve
The recipe that sparked the debate is found in a book held by The British Library. Titled Bald’s Leechbook, the book has the ancient Anglo-Saxon recipe written in old English. The ingredients are organic materials accessible to everyone in the locality. It requires garlic and alliums, which could either be onions or leeks. These are mixed with wine and ox gall. The mixture is then put in a brass vessel and let stand for nine nights. After straining and clarifying, it is put in a horn and applied to the eye with a feather.
What seems like a haphazard collection of liquids and herbs was found to be much more. Researchers replicating the recipe found that any omission from the recipe dramatically diminished or eliminated its bactericidal qualities. Similarly, each ingredient on its own had no significant effect on the reduction in bacteria. They found that the nine-night incubation period served to make the mixture self-sterilizing and therefore effective. Likewise, omitting this period made the recipe ineffective.
The tests revealed a method of observation and experimentation that was anything but haphazard. Moreover, this was not a cure-all concoction. Dr. Connelly believes that it seems to have been specifically targeted for what it was made to treat.
A Wealth of Other Recipes
Bald’s Salve is not the only recipe that shows promise. Dr. Connelly is working with others to find and test hundreds of others. Her research reveals ancient notes such as that found next to another salve that said: “Restored the child’s eyes to perfect health and sight.” Another mixture has a comment which in translation from Middle English says, “God has not given us a better recipe than this one. It makes even old men to read tiny letters without aid.” There is hope that this might prove helpful for macular degeneration.
One particular book contains around 6000 references to specific ingredients, 360 very detailed recipes which address over 110 disease conditions. Tests of these recipes have only begun.
An Urgent Need for Medieval Solutions?
As microbes develop resistance to antibiotics, there is an urgent need to find new remedies quickly. It is estimated that around 700,000 people a year worldwide die of antimicrobial resistant infections. That number could reach ten million by 2050.
In response to the urgent need for novel routes to drug discovery, the Ancientbiotics team was formed in 2014 to look at medieval solutions. This interdisciplinary and international team believes that “the past could inform the future” in finding these routes.
Why Remedies Were Discontinued
It makes sense that the Church would be involved in healthcare. Her mission is the care of souls which often overlaps with the care of the body. By calling upon the faithful to exercise practical charity, the Church eventually organized history’s first health network of systematic nursing and hospitals. Many monasteries had a hospital for the poor annexed to them. Medieval universities also developed medical science to a significant degree. It should be no surprise that medieval antibiotics appeared.
Dr. Connelly only speculates why these promising medieval antibiotics fell into disuse. One plausible view was a great bias against the medieval period as a “dark age” that was very prevalent in Humanistic and Enlightenment times. Humanists and later Protestant scientists wrote off the Middle Ages as hopelessly backward.
In any case, the lost link with medieval medicine is being re-established by those like the Ancientbiotics team who are uncovering imaginative solutions from the past. Perhaps such studies might broaden into other fields, helping bring to light and build a deeper appreciation for the glories of Christian civilization that were suppressed.
*Watch Dr. Connelly’s lecture here.
About the Author: John Horvat
John Horvat II is a scholar, researcher, educator, international speaker, and author of the book Return to Order, as well as the author of hundreds of published essays. He lives in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, where he is the vice president of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property.
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Keith Downs Aug 16, 2017 at 1:51 am - Reply
My late mother eventually died of lung cancer. Before moving back to the UK, she lived in Zimbabwe where there were no modern drugs available to treat her condition. Her Western European qualified doctor resorted to African traditional remedies to treat her, and kept her healthy for many years. The disease got worse when she returned to UK.
Eric H. du Plessis Aug 17, 2017 at 8:36 pm - Reply
The story of the eye salve is interesting indeed, but from a clinical point of view it represents an anecdotal and rare example among the vast majority of medieval medicines that did far more harm than good. Medieval pathology was based on the inept theory of the four “humors” of the body whose “balance” by the care giver was thought to bring about healing. One of the main therapeutic approach was to bleed the sick patient of a pint of his blood each day. The salve may have been accidentally therapeutic by the maceration of its ingredient over time. Other concoctions of the same sort turned out to kill an entire village in a few days, and hundreds of years later even penicillin was at first an experiment gone wrong. We should not overly romanticize the therapeutic and murderous ignorance of what was aptly named ” the Dark Ages.”
Nanda Teresa Aug 27, 2017 at 7:40 pm - Reply
I am from Brazil, where the indigenous still around. They have taught us so many simple and effective ways to treat diseases that it is impossible to describe. But here is a fun history: 10 years ago in USA, I had my first-born and when he was about two years old he was having a horrible cough and the doctor said cough syrup was no safe so we should just wait to disappear it. I was about to give honey and lime to my son, as learned from the Brazilian wise people, when my american husband asked the doctor and the doctor said no because we do not have any proved research yet!! Four years later when my second child had the same problem the doctor said just to give him honey and lime. What? It took american’s scientists 500 years to find the same thing that those tribes already knew it. Humility is the key to wisdom! Next time, I will tell you about the goat’s milk 🙂
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Chagossians: the latest
21 November 2012 by David Hart QC
R (Bancoult) v. Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Divisional Court, 21 November 2012 read judgment
I posted recently (here) on two decisions concerning Chagossian refugees in their long-running campaign to be re-settled in the islands from which they were evicted by the UK in the 1960s. The first was a claim for further documentation, the second an application for cross-examination of key Foreign Office witnesses on the basis of a Wikileaks document (read judgment and read judgment).
And here is another skirmish in the same battle.
In the first of the previous cases, in front of the First Tier Tribunal, the Chagossians failed to get some of what they were asking for, namely earlier drafts of a feasibility study in the possession of the consultants. The disclosed version of the study claimed that re-settlement of the Chagossians was uneconomic and impracticable. As explained before, this supported the FCO’s contentions that, though the evictions were unlawful, it was not practicable to remedy it now. Before the FTT, the consultants were content to release the documents to the Chagossians had the FCO agreed; but the FCO did not agree. On technical grounds, the FTT ruled that the FCO did not hold these documents, and therefore could not be compelled to produce them under the Environmental Information Regulations.
One element of today’s decision of the Divisional Court concerned the Chagossians applying for disclosure of the same documents, not from the FCO, but from the consultants direct. A court in limited circumstances can order disclosure of documents from third parties who are not otherwise involved in the litigation, where (put shortly) it is necessary for the fair disposal of the claim between the main parties: CPR 31.17. Here, the Chagossians got such an order from the Court, without opposition from the FCO. A rather long way round to achieve what would have occurred if the FCO had agreed to the release of the consultants’ drafts in the first place at or before the FTT.
As I pointed out in my earlier post, the Divisional Court was due to hear the Chagossians’ challenge to the designation of the waters around the islands as a Marine Protected Area, which prohibited all fishing. They said that this designation was motivated by a decision to stymie any remaining economic viability which the islands may have – the Chagossians’ traditional livelihood arose out of fishing.
The main hearing of this challenge was due this week. The Court has now adjourned it, to be heard sometime in the New Year.
In so doing, the Court gave permission to the Chagossians to add two arguments to those already deployed against the making of the MPA:
(i) Article 198 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union is said to require the UK to promote the economic and social development of the British Indian Ocean Territory and the interests and prosperity of the Chagos Islands (which form part of the BIOT); the making of the MPA was in breach of this duty; it is plain that this is legally controversial, not least because the FCO say that such a breach, even if proven, confers no individual rights, and, because a similar claim has been dismissed by the European Commission, and can only be determined by the General Court (part of the European Court of Justice);
(ii) a further claim that the consultation on the MPA was flawed because the FCO did not reveal that it had undertaken to grant fishing rights to all Mauritians in BIOT waters as long ago as 1965; the Chagossians were now Mauritian citizens and could therefore exercise those rights; the consultation should have revealed this undertaking and the consequent fishing rights which the Chagossians derived from it. The FCO said again that this was an international law claim which the domestic courts could not rule upon. Indeed, Mauritius has brought arbitral proceedings against the UK in respect of the MPA, asserting that the MPA breaches those self-same fishing rights; in this case the tribunal is that set up under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, and the proceedings are still going through the written documents stage.
The Divisional Court ruled on the merits of neither of these arguments, other than to say that they are at least arguable – though in the Article 198 instance, it reached that conclusion, despite not finding the Claimants’ argument “immediately persuasive” on an initial view.
Roll on the spring, when this fascinating challenge comes to be heard. In the meanwhile, we need to keep an eye on the Chagossians’ application to Strasbourg, as well as the UNCLOS proceedings in respect of the MPA. So I suspect that this will not be the last of these posts.
A Chagossian double-bill; an environmental information contest and a touch of Wikileaks
What did the German Chancellor say to the EU Commission to get this factory built on a nature reserve?
The Secret Letter: Commission bows to government paranoia
Pearls and badgers – location, location, location
Oilseed rape, bees, lettuces and mobile phone masts: the right to information
Hockeysticks: Climategate Unit told by Information Commissioner to produce weather data
European Union sued for lack of transparency
Evolution of a right to freedom of information?
Freedom of information: redact, but don’t rewrite
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The CJEU on “prohibitively expensive” and the new protective costs order regime
11 April 2013 by David Hart QC
R (Edwards & Pallikaropoulos) v. Environment Agency et al, 11 April 2013, read CJEU judgment, and read Opinion of A-G Kokott,
and the Civil Procedure Rules 45.41 to 45.44, in force from 1 April 2013, with Practice Direction 45
Twin developments, both of which are important for those involved in environmental cases. They emerge from the UK’s treaty obligations flowing from the Aarhus Convention under which it is obliged to ensure that environmental cases are not “prohibitively expensive” per Article 9(4) of the Convention.
The first development is a decision by the CJEU on the meaning of those words.
The second is a new set of rules providing for protective costs orders in environmental judicial review claims.
The CJEU judgment
First to the decision of the CJEU. It arose in this way. A judicial review challenging the grant of an environmental permit to a cement works got to the House of Lords and the second claimant, Ms Pallikaropoulos, lost. The Aarhus Convention was in point because its obligations had been directly incorporated into the two EU Directives at issue in the case. She was ordered to pay the costs; her opponents then claimed over £88,000.
The question of how much she should pay came before two costs officers of the Supreme Court. They sought to give effect to Aarhus. This was appealed to the Supreme Court who asked the CJEU to say what “prohibitively expensive” meant. They posed in effect the following particular questions:
(i) prohibitive to whom? Was the test subjective or objective, i.e. by reference to the individual litigant who may be as rich as Croesus or on benefits, or by reference to an “ordinary” member of the public?
(ii) or was it up to each member state as to how they achieved the result laid down by the Directive?
(iii) was it relevant that the claimant was not in fact deterred by the prospect of costs?
(iv) was it permissible to have different approaches at first instance, in the Court of Appeal and in the Supreme Court?
The Court started by emphasising that the effect of the rule was that people should not be prevented from pursuing a claim by reason of the financial burden which might arise as a result: [35]. This applied whether one was retrospectively deciding (as in this case) what the claimant ought to pay, or prospectively deciding the maximum which the claimant ought to pay if he or she lost.
Then to the particular questions. As to (i), the court should not exclusively look at the estimated financial resources of an “average” claimant, as this may have little connection with the situation of the person concerned: [41]. Nor must one look solely at the claimant’s financial situation, one must carry out an objective analysis of the amount of the costs: [46]. So a bit of both.
But that is not the end of the exercise: [46]: the court
may also take into account the situation of the parties concerned, whether the claimant has a reasonable prospect of success, the importance of what is at stake for the claimant and for the protection of the environment, the complexity of the relevant law and procedure, the potentially frivolous nature of the claim at its various stages, and the existence of a national legal aid scheme or a costs protection regime.
This is fairly close to the AG’s opinion. It can in theory be adjudicated retrospectively, when one knows the ultimate merits of a case and can judge its importance or otherwise in the round. But prospectively it makes the whole exercise of determining the “right” costs figure an extremely wide-ranging one, and, if not kept under control, an expensive one.
Now to questions (iii) and (iv) which were dealt with briskly, and contrary to the UK’s contentions. No, the fact that a given claimant was not deterred from litigating was not in itself sufficient to determine that the proceedings were not prohibitively expensive. And, no, the approach at the various stages of the case and appeals ought not to differ.
And as for Ms Pallikaropoulos whose costs order (of July 2008) the CJEU was debating? Ah, she does not still know where she stands, because under the sharing of responsibilities between national and EU courts it will be for the UK Supreme Court to decide the extent to which she ought to bear any of these costs.
The new rules
Mercifully, the new rules have not adopted the complex “everything in the mix” approach of the CJEU. Someone who after 1 April 2013 brings a judicial review “all or part of which is subject to the provisions” of the Aarhus Convention may not be ordered to pay costs exceeding the amount set out in Practice Direction 45 – which stipulates £5,000 for individuals and £10,000 for others. This applies automatically to proceedings where the claimant ticks the Aarhus box on the form. Part of the deal is that costs recovery against a losing defendant is usually capped at £35,000. There are some fairly stern rules designed to deter expensive arguments about whether a case is an Aarhus case. If the claimant loses, normally no order for costs. If the defendant loses, normally the claimant will get his or her costs on an indemnity basis, even if the total is taken beyond the £35,000.
In some ways, these rules are more generous to claimants than they might have been. They apply to all judicial review claims falling within Aarhus, namely all environmental judicial reviews. They are not limited to cases where the Convention has been specifically incorporated into EU law, which would have limited it to the EIA and IPPC/IE Directives. So the wider criticisms coming from the Aarhus Compliance Committee about the UK costs position seem ultimately to have stuck.
But there have been a number of criticisms of these rules. The first is that they do not apply to private law environmental claims (such as nuisance as between neighbours) which equally fall within the Aarhus Convention. The second is that the £5,000 cap is set too high – someone on benefits who has a viable case will quail at the thought of being ordered to pay that amount; but at least the wording still leaves it open to them to argue that they should not be ordered to pay anything because of their means – and, in reliance on the CJEU, because of the merits and wider importance of their case. The third is that it does not extend on the face of it to a very common form of challenge in the planning context, namely under section 288 TCPA – see my post of earlier today by way of example. The fourth is that it will lead to cases being brought in the name of one person (£5,000) rather than as would otherwise have been in the case in the name of a modest community group (£10,000). Finally some have said that the reciprocal cap does not sufficiently reward claimant lawyers who win a time-consuming case – they can only recover from the defendant in practice whereas lawyers for a defendant authority, government department or operator will always get paid the commercial rate by their clients, whatever the nature of the cap.
The tension between the twin tracks will be evident. An environmental public law individual can automatically get his or her £5,000 cap. But should they go for something better than that – or do they risk ending up with a costs order against them even before the proceedings have got going?
When does a claim become prohibitively expensive?
Aarhus breaches all round?
Environmental compliance body urges “major changes” to law
Pressure grows for reform of access to environmental justice
When is access to environmental justice “prohibitively expensive”?
Costing the earth: should environmental cases have a free run?
Environmental judicial review is “prohibitively expensive”, uncertain and insufficient
Aarhus Convention trumps EU Regulation, says EU Luxembourg Court
Planning policy versus the UN rights of the child
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Meet the Lusitano Horse – One of Portugal’s Finest Creations
By Rudy Lynwood 1 Comment
Closely related to Andalusians, the Lusitano horse is named after the ancient roman name of the territory that is now Portugal. They are also commonly known as Portuguese, Peninsular, Betico-Lusitano, or National horses. Together with Andalusians, they are collectively called Iberian horses. They are warm blooded and intelligent equines that perform well in dressage, riding, jumping, athletics, and work.
With evidence showing maternal lineages in the Iberian Peninsula as early as 20,000 BC, the Lusitano breed has a stormy history. Legends thousands of years old tell the story of horses so swift they must have been sired by the wind, and it is believed the strong connection between man and his Iberian horse was the inspiration for Centaurs.
The Iberian breed kept its purity up until 711 AD when Muslims invaded the peninsula and brought Barb horses. The two breeds were crossed to create a war, dressage, and bull-fighting horse that surpassed old Iberians in performance in resistance. However, it was also used for high-school dressage. This enhanced local breed was called Iberian war horse and was later introduced to the Americas by Conquistadors.
In the 16th and 17th century, the Spanish Andalusians and Portugal’s Lusitanos were repeatedly crossed to improve both breeds as they proved themselves useful in battles. Because of the laws that stopped the production of cavalry horses under the reign of Philip III of Portugal, modern Lusitanos are direct descendants of horses that were stolen or smuggled from Spain into Portugal to preserve the breed.
Lusitano became an officially distinct breed from Andalusians in 1966 when the Iberian studbook split into Spanish and Portuguese divisions. Its studbook was established a year later. The 20th century was also challenging for Lusitano horses with the African colonies in Portugal started to revolt and economic collapse was closing down on the Iberian country, which led to stud farms closing down and horses being sold to Spain. However, some of the best lines were saved.
Today, the official association for breeders, owners or enthusiasts of Andalusian and Lusitano horses is the International Andalusian & Lusitano Horse Association.
The Alter Real Stud
The Royal family of Portugal founded the Alter Real stud in 1748 for royal use and for the national riding academy. The breed suffered a decline at the beginning of the 19th century when Napoleon invaded the peninsula and introduced Arabian, Spanish-Norman, Hanoverian, and Thoroughbred blood to the Alter Real.
The end of Portuguese monarchy threatened Alter Reals with extinction, but the strain was re-established and its stud reopened in 1942 under the Portuguese Ministry of Agriculture. Alter Real horses are still used today by the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art.
Alter Real studs
Lusitanos are easily recognizable by their elevated gaits. They are taller and lighter than your average horse, appearing noble and supple but strong at the same time.
Physical Characteristics of a Lusitano Horse
Lusitanos have narrow and well-defined heads with moderately convex profiles. Their necks are thick and arched and they have muscular shoulders. A Lusitano horse has a strong, short back, a broad chest, and rounded croups. Its legs are strong and well-built. Like the Andalusian, Lusitano horses have thick and luxurious manes and tails.
A Lusitano horse is usually gray, bay, or chestnut, but any solid color is common among registered individuals. The Alter Real stud only breeds bay horses.
Height: 15.2 – 15.3 hands, but can surpass 16 hands.
Weight: 900 pounds.
Even though many say the two Iberian breeds are genetically identical, physical differences exist: the Lusitano has a slanted croup, lower-set tail, and a typical head profile.
Although a Lusitano horse has no known breed-specific health issues, Melanoma is a health risk for horses with a lighter coat color because of their lack of pigmentation. Melanomas are prone to develop in areas where the skin is not protected by hair, particularly around the tail or the muzzle.
Lusitano Horse’s Temperament
A Lusitano horse is approachable and easy to connect with due to their higher-than-average intelligence and their rational thinking and behavior. They are generally docile but are considered slightly hotter than their Spanish counterparts – trait that ultimately leads to fast learning processes during dressage or training.
Although the breed changed over time, their legendary swiftness and agility have been preserved. They grow fond of their owners quickly and are always willing to please, qualities that also date back thousands of years ago.
Having a Lusitano Horse
A Lusitano horse is generally resistant to environmental factors from warm climates such as the Iberian Peninsula. However, they are sensitive to extremely cold weather and need warm shelters during the winter.
Before your Lusitano horse’s arrival, you need to prepare the following amenities that will cost between $1,900 and $57,000:
A trailer costs between $1,000 and $50,000.
Tack starts at $600 and can reach $6,000.
Vet check is no more than $550.
Grooming supplies can cost $100 at most.
Living expenses for a Lusitano horse start at $4,500 and can reach up to $30,000. Here are the most significant yearly expenses of having a Lusitano:
Boarding can range between $2,000 and $9,600.
Training costs between $200 and $10,200 – for advanced gaits and movements.
Feeding a Lusitano can cost between $1,000 and $3,400.
Pasture maintenance starts at $200 for owned land and can reach up to $3,600 for rented pastures depending on the area.
Other costs involved in caring for a Lusitano horse are:
Farrier.
Emergency Insurance.
Bedding.
Medical care.
If the horse is healthy, these do not vary much from area to area and cannot exceed $3,000. They have been included in the initial yearly calculations.
Common Uses for Lusitano Horses
A Lusitano horse is a majestic appearance at shows, events, or in competitions. They have naturally elegant movements which ease the dressage and training processes. Pirouettes, piaffes, or passages are undemanding for a trained Lusitano horse. a Lusitano’s typical elevated gait contributes to its majestic appearance.
Lusitanos are multi-talented equines and are used today for dressage, endurance riding, general riding, jumping, mounted athletics, racing, or work. Given their sure-footed and agile movements, they are used by Rejoneadors for bullfighting.
The Lusitano horse is a sublime equine that, despite its stormy past, aged extremely well. Its dexterous and graceful way of carrying itself is proof they were meant for royalty and luxury.
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Rhianna Hawk says
Wow, Lusitano horses sound really amazing, especially in terms of their history with the Portugal royal family like you talked about. My husband and I are considering getting a horse for our daughter, and based on their temperament, it sounds like Lusitano would be a great breed to consider. It’s good to know that the lighter ones are prone to melanoma, though, and we’ll be sure to remember that.
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JOHN KRAUSS
NISKAYUNA, N.Y.
EUGENE McDEVITT
REXFORD, N.Y.
Beginning at 8 a.m. the day after Christmas, John, 17, and Eugene, 16, a senior and junior respectively at Niskayuna High and members of the Schenectady Curling Club, began curling. At 11:25 that night, after curling continuously except for five-minute hourly rest periods, they had sent the 40-pound stones up and down the 146-foot curling sheet 1,328 times to set a world two-man curling record of 53,120 pounds in 15:25, surpassing the old mark by 1:02 and 4,720 pounds.
LISA BREWER
DERIDDER, LA.
A 5'6" junior guard for Northwestern (La.) State, Brewer, 20, is the Lady Demons' leading scorer (24.7) for the third straight year. Last season she paced NSU to the LAIAW state basketball finals and was named tournament MVP.
WILLINGBORO, N.J.
A Willingboro High junior, Carl, 16, leaped 23'6" on his first long jump of the year to set a state prep indoor record. The son of 1952 Olympic hurdler Evelyn Lewis, he also set a state record of 44'8" for a sophomore in the triple jump.
WENDY JOHNSON
Wendy, a fifth-grader at Herbert Hoover Elementary School who has been bowling for three years, threw seven consecutive strikes for a 272 game (581 series) to set an American Junior Bowling Congress record for 10-year-old girls.
MARIE LUNDIE
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF.
After leading her Orange County Volleyball Club team to the national junior women's championship, 17-year-old Marie was named American National Volleyball Association tournament MVP and was a national all-star for the fifth time.
SIX PHOTOS
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What’s God’s Take on Things?
In these days of escalating attack on all things Christian, this isn’t a question you hear very much. Not even from Christians, who seem increasingly apologetic for daring to have any kind of faith – while what belief they do have is increasingly being couched in politically correct language designed to minimize offence. Because the cardinal sin of modern life, we are told, is to be intolerant of others. Therefore, we must not give voice to any kind of view, whether biblically based or otherwise, that might be interpreted as critical of the chosen life style or practice of another.
Presumably then, if I see someone about to put their hand into a fire or mainlining on heroin, I must keep silent lest I make them feel bad about behaviours the rest of us know are going to cause harm. Equally, though modern research unequivocally shows that homosexual sex is medically high risk, I must not just bite my tongue to avoid mentioning the dangers, but must actively promote the life-style to children from as young as five, who in the normal course of things would be in a state of ignorance about sex, full stop!
But, at risk of sounding like an antediluvian fossil, what is God’s take on life in the 21st century? What does He think, for example, about the attack on Israel and resulting conflict in Gaza? And when He sees our growing manipulation of genetic codes in order to achieve gender acceptable, disease free children, with elimination of the substandard, does He think … thank goodness, why couldn’t I have managed that?
The modern mantra of secularism – the new religion of the age – tells us we have to be tolerant. Devotees reinforce this by asserting that the old has-been God of Christianity said we had to be ‘nice’ to everyone and to forgive, at all costs avoiding any hint of judgment.
On this line of approach, morality is not just relative, but dependent on individual perception, subject only to a balance of competing self-interests, where ‘my truth’ may be at variance with yours and might therefore lead to conflict. In this brave new world there really are no moral absolutes and anything goes … which logically of course means that, without any kind of restraint or opposition, evil will not just grow, but will prevail. Game, set and match to the devil. If you believe in that sort of thing.
Returning, however, to the conflict in Gaza, which currently – if we are to believe the news reports – seems to be provoking universal condemnation of Israel. Never mind the fact Hamas have lobbed over 3,000 shells across the border in the last few weeks, and have built a mind boggling number of tunnels starting in schools, mosques and private homes, all leading into Israel and from which they apparently planned to launch a massive attack. And never mind the fact that Hamas deliberately use the civilian population as human shields, blocking them from leaving conflict areas. Israel, we are told, has reacted disproportionately.
Is this really true? In face of Hamas’ public pledge to wipe them off the map, it could be said that Israel has actually acted with remarkable restraint. Israeli leaders, both political and military, have always said their objective was to defend their own population and destroy the tunnels, and warnings were conspicuously given to civilians ahead of all military operations.
Contrast this with Hamas, which, knowing high numbers of civilian casualties (especially children) would win world support, didn’t just build tunnels and place their rocket launchers in densely populated civilian areas, including schools, but actively tried to prevent the civilian population, when warned of attack, from leaving! So why is the West not vociferously condemning Hamas and taking action to try and curb their activities? Come to think of it, why don’t the Palestinians themselves rise up in protest and throw Hamas out?
The high casualty rates among civilian Palestinians and the deaths of children are truly appalling. There can be no doubt about that. But do we really think we’re helping by our mealy-mouthed platitudes about proportionality? No, this can only add to Israel’s vulnerability and ultimately help Hamas.
Peace, we are told, at all costs. But what does the Prince of Peace make of all this?
In the Lord’s Prayer, Christians daily pray, ‘Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.’ Heaven is not subject to moral ambivalence and equivocation, but surely embodies the truth that lies at the heart of, and is, justice. Peace is not, and never can be, mere absence of conflict. Rather, its achievement requires an unflinching recognition of the facts. Of acknowledging and dealing with wrong, where it exists, and an honest commitment to face the problems head-on and work towards equitable resolution that will benefit all.
Peace is possible between Palestine and Israel, but both sides have first to acknowledge each other’s right to exist. And both need to commit to peaceful co-existence … who knows, maybe even integration. Support for Hamas’ expressed desire to annihilate Israel and see the imposition of a caliphate won’t bring peace to the Middle East. And it might even, in time, endanger the peace of the world.
So what’s God’s take on all of this? Surely … grief at the stupidity of man.
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Maintenance Matters: Function by Design
The New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) has been looking for a suitable site to build a rail yard layover facility beyond the western limit of its New Jersey commuter rail service area. It was NJ Transit's strategic plan to centralize and improve its Northeast Corridor (NEC) rail vehicle layover and running maintenance operations at the new facility, consolidating storage and light maintenance functions served by various other sites. After evaluating several alternatives, NJ Transit selected the site of a former freight classification yard in Falls Township near Morrisville, Pennsylvania. The $82 million Morrisville Yard Improvement Project transformed the site into a passenger train storage facility capable of providing overnight stopover for up to 12 passenger trains and a total of 140 cars. Conrail continues to maintain a freight yard on the site. To provide a reliable and high capacity route between the new yard and the NEC, the project included the redesign of the Morris and Morrisonville Yard interlockings and the rehabilitations or replacement of four bridges. Because of careful planning and innovative design and construction methods, NJ Transit is enjoying the operational benefits of a new, state of the art yard; the project was completed on budget and on time in March 2004.
Morgan, Lewis O
Carroll, Thomas R
Sandoval, Oscar
Publisher: Cygnus Publishing, Incorporated
Serial URL: http://www.masstransitmag.com
TRT Terms: Freight trains; Maintenance facilities; Passenger trains; Railroad yards; State of the art; Storage facilities
Identifier Terms: New Jersey Transit
Uncontrolled Terms: Layover facilities
Geographic Terms: Northeast Corridor
Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Maintenance and Preservation; Public Transportation; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities;
Created Date: Jul 22 2005 3:13PM
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Health Care Consent Act, 1996, S.O. 1996, c. 2, Sched. A
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Debra M Haak does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. How you answer that question will depend on what you identify those goals to be. These articles often suggest that the laws were implemented to make sex work safer , healthier and less risky for those who engage in it. Despite these consistent assertions, these outcomes are not what the laws aim to achieve. Prostitution is legally defined by the Supreme Court of Canada as the exchange of sexual services for consideration. This exchange is now illegal in Canada.
Cohabitating couples in British Columbia should start thinking about splitting debt and property and potentially paying out spousal support as the province rolls out new family laws. The updated legislation, which takes effect Monday, erases the line between marriage and common law partnerships in B. Couples who have lived together for more than two years will now have to evenly split family debt and anything purchased during their relationship, including property, in the event of a break-up.
Those who have a child together and have lived in a marriage-like relationship for less than two years are not included in the property division rules, but they may be entitled to receive spousal support. The changes were made to keep more families and couples out of court.
This report by the Law Library of Congress provides information on refugee [16] In , Canada dropped to sixteenth place as a destination for refugee Once a person is found eligible to make a refugee claim, a date for.
To most people, it is essentially about control over what is known about them and by whom. Privacy protection laws in Canada focus mainly on safeguarding personal information. Thus, what one person views as an intolerable intrusion upon privacy may be acceptable to another. The Privacy Act governs the federal public sector.
It obliges approximately federal government institutions to respect the privacy rights of individuals by limiting the collection, use and disclosure of their personal information. The Privacy Act also gives individuals the right to request access to personal information about themselves held by federal government institutions.
If individuals feel that the information is incorrect or incomplete, they also have the right to ask that it be corrected. PIPEDA, for its part, sets out ground rules for the management of personal information in the private sector. This paper will provide an overview of the federal landscape with respect to privacy legislation, its legislative history, and the need for modernization at a time when technology, digitization, social media and concerns about national security and the threat of terrorism are rapidly transforming the way in which personal information is created, accessed, retained and discarded.
Concerns about the protection of personal information first arose in Canada during the late s and early s when computers were emerging as important tools for government and big business. In response to a federal government task force report on privacy and computers, 3 Canada enacted the first federal public sector privacy protection in Part IV of the Canadian Human Rights Act in
The lower court ruled that the laws were unconstitutional. The case went to the Ontario Court of Appeal for review and it agreed that some, but not all, of these laws needed to change. On December 20 , the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision that the challenged provisions of the Criminal Code regarding prostitution were unconstitutional.
This summary of age discrimination law in Canada has been prepared Applicants have one year from the date of the last discriminatory incident In Reiss v CCH Canada Ltd, HRTO , the applicant was a 60 year.
The age of consent is the age at which a young person can legally agree to sexual activity. Age of consent laws apply to all forms of sexual activity, ranging from kissing and fondling to sexual intercourse. The age of consent to sexual activity is 16 years. In some cases, the age of consent is higher for example, when there is a relationship of trust, authority or dependency.
In other words, a person must be at least 16 years old to be able to legally agree to sexual activity. A 14 or 15 year old can consent to sexual activity as long as the partner is less than five years older and there is no relationship of trust, authority or dependency or any other exploitation of the young person. This means that if the partner is 5 years or older than the 14 or 15 year old, any sexual activity is a criminal offence. There is also a “close in age” exception for 12 and 13 year olds.
A 12 or 13 year old can consent to sexual activity with a partner as long as the partner is less than two years older and there is no relationship of trust, authority or dependency or any other exploitation of the young person. This means that if the partner is 2 years or older than the 12 or 13 year old, any sexual activity is a criminal offence.
Signing up enhances your TCE experience with the ability to save items to your personal reading list, and access the interactive map. Until it was amended in the Criminal Code contained the offence of rape. The offence required proof that a man had sexual intercourse with a woman other than his wife without the woman’s consent. It was punishable by up to life imprisonment.
The offence of rape, perhaps more than any other offence, demonstrated the tensions arising in CRIMINAL LAW from conflicting principles: the presumption of innocence and thus, the requirement that the Crown prove all of the elements of the offence beyond a reasonable doubt and the need to protect potential victims and to punish offenders.
Bedford, Supreme Court of Canada But, the law also made it illegal to help anyone buy or sell sexual services including referring.
There is evidence that knowledge about the Canadian health care system, including the rights of employees and patients, is a concern for ITDs. The following information is intended to give you an overview of the Canadian health care system, medicare the system of funding for health care services , how dentistry is regulated in Canada, and your rights as a dentist as well as the rights of your patients. The Canadian health care system and the system of public funding i.
The majority of the responsibility for health care planning and delivery, however, lies with the province and territories. Indeed, the current Canadian model of health care is decentralized and aims to respond to the context-specific issues associated with Canada’s expansive geography which consists of 10 provinces and 3 territories. The CHA is a piece of federal legislation consisting of five principles that set out the criteria and conditions to which health insurance plans throughout the country must conform in order to receive the full federal cash contribution under the Canada Health Transfer CHT Fard, It is important to understand that the CHA applies to the publicly funded components of health care services, the majority of these consisting of hospital and physician delivered care.
There is also a provision for private health care in Canada; indeed the delivery of health care in Canada has always been a mixture of public and private providers. Dental services provided by dentists in their offices are not included in the public funding envelope; however, some dental services provided in hospitals are covered under Medicare.
It is important to note that public dental services represent a very small proportion of the overall dental services in Canada.
The ideas and opinions in this work are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Governments. One of the most pressing human rights issues facing Canadians today is the high rate of sexual violence against women. While of personal concern to individual women given the profound physical, emotional, and mental repercussions, the predictability and patterning of sexual violence makes this an urgent social issue.
Before , there were no direct criminal prohibitions on the purchase or sale of sexual services in Canada. Criminal laws curtailed how and.
Why adults? The scope of victimization covered includes those over the age of consent to sexual activity, which is 16 years of age with some close-in-age exceptions section Moreover, the Working Group limited its examination to sexual assaults committed by adults who were 18 years of age or over at the time of the alleged offence , thereby excluding the application of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Membership in the Working Group includes Crown prosecutors, police, criminal law policy lawyers and analysts, the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics Footnote 1 and the Directors of Victim Services from across Canada.
Footnote 2 While the criminal justice system generally encompasses the following four independent institutions that apply the criminal law – notably the police, prosecutions, the criminal courts, and corrections – this report focusses principally on police, victim services and prosecution services. Footnote 3 In compiling the report, the Working Group has consulted with police, Crown and government-based victim services working in this area. The report is complemented by research commissioned on access to justice for Indigenous victims of adult sexual assault, as well as the neurobiology of trauma and its relevance to the investigation and prosecution of adult sexual assault cases.
Footnote 4. Meaning of access to justice: Access to justice is a principle that flows from respect for the rule of law and, as such, is a fundamental value of the Canadian criminal justice system. For adult victims of sexual assault in particular, access to justice means that: victims feel comfortable reporting crimes to police; police investigations are conducted thoroughly in an objective and timely manner; charges are laid where they meet the legal criteria; and, prosecutions are conducted fairly, with supports provided to victims.
Skip to search form Skip to main content You are currently offline. Some features of the site may not work correctly. This study evaluated the implications of the increase in age for sexual consent in Canada using a population health survey of Canadian adolescents. Government rationales for the increase asserted younger adolescents were more likely to experience sexual exploitation and engage in risky sexual behaviour than adolescents 16 and older. View PDF. Save to Library.
Estimated number of persons on July 1st, by 5-year age groups and sex, and median age, for Canada, provinces and territories.
Sexual assault and harassment are persistent forms of gender-based violence that are rooted in gender inequality. In fact, sexual assault is the only violent crime in Canada that is not declining. Its impact goes far beyond survivors; dealing with the aftermath of sexual assault costs Canadians billions of dollars every year. Listen on Spotify or here. This fact page answers some frequently asked questions about sexual assault and harassment in Canada.
For more information about other forms of gender-based violence, consult:. Sexual assault is the only violent crime in Canada that is not declining. Since , rates of sexual assault have remained relatively unchanged. While the rate of sexual assault has remained stable, rates of robbery and physical assault have gone down, and men are more likely to be the victims of these crimes.
The impact of sexual assault goes far beyond direct victims.
Sexual violence is a term that encompasses any form of unwanted sexual contact, attempt to obtain a sexual act, non-consensual sexual activity, unwanted sexual comments or advances and non-contact sexual experiences that happen without freely and enthusiastically given consent. You may have heard the following terms: sexual assault, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment.
These are all forms of sexual violence and they affect individuals, families and communities from every area and all walks of life in our province. Sexual violence are crimes of power and control, not about sex itself. Child Sexual Abuse is when an adult, adolescent or older child uses a younger child or youth for his or her own sexual gratification. Sexual abuse includes exposing a child or youth to harmful interaction for a sexual purpose, including exposure to sexual materials images, videos, websites, pornography trafficking and prostitution.
In The Law of Fraud in Canada, the authors have compiled, in a clear, concise format, the principles, Published: September 30, key to understanding and dealing with fraud laws in Canada. Release date: February 28,
October 11, by Kayleigh Williams. This summary of age discrimination law in Canada has been prepared by Mathews Dinsdale, the Ius Laboris member for Canada: www. All jurisdictions in Canada — ten provinces and three territories — have legislation designed to ensure the equality of its peoples. Additionally, the federal government legislates in respect of industries considered to be federal undertakings. Section 15 1 of the Charter contains an equality clause, which provides as follows:.
Every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination and, in particular, without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age or mental or physical disability emphasis added. The federal government and all provinces and territories have anti-discriminatory measures against age. Specifically, each jurisdiction has a human rights statute which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age.
The ban on discrimination by age refers to a person 18 years of age or over in Alberta, Ontario, and Saskatchewan: and 19 years of age or over in British Columbia. Every person has a right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability emphasis added.
Age is defined in the Code as meaning an age that is 18 years or more. Prior to , the definition did not apply to persons over sixty-five years of age. This amendment had the effect of strictly limiting the use of mandatory retirement policies, as will be discussed further below. This means it applies equally to anybody in an employment relationship i.
Human trafficking is one of the most heinous crimes imaginable, often described as modern-day slavery. This crime robs its victims of their most basic human rights and is occurring in Canada and worldwide. The victims, who are mostly women and children, are deprived of their normal lives and compelled to provide their labour or sexual services, through a variety of coercive practices all for the direct profit of their perpetrators. Exploitation often occurs through intimidation, force, sexual assault and threats of violence to themselves or their families.
Human trafficking is a complex issue with a diverse range of victims and circumstances.
Canada’s End-Demand Laws Harm Sex Workers’ Safety, Health and Human Rights the Centre for Gender and Sexual Health Equity (CGSHE) published a new On December 20th , the Supreme Court of Canada in a.
Shareholders of Canadian public companies have in the past devised schemes to remove existing directors by nominating a dissident slate from the floor of a shareholders’ meeting to the surprise and prejudice of other shareholders. Advance notice by-laws were designed to prevent such ambushes, and to ensure that all shareholders are treated fairly and provided with timely information in connection with the nomination of directors.
Over the past year, advance notice by-laws or policies have been widely accepted in Canada, following the adoption of such a by-law in October by one of our firm’s clients. In order to provide shareholders with additional protections, we have updated our form of advance notice by-law, a sample copy of which can be found here. Advance notice by-laws have been utilized by American public companies for more than 20 years and are prevalent in the United States. In the past year, advance notice by-laws have been adopted by many of our clients.
Under applicable corporate legislation in Canada, there are generally only two methods available to shareholders to nominate directors at a meeting without providing ample notice to all shareholders:. Advance notice provisions have been designed to prevent shareholders from nominating directors through a proxy fight or an ambush, without in each case providing an issuer with adequate time to consider and respond in an informed way to such proposed nominations.
On December 20 , the Supreme Court released its decision that the challenged provisions of the Criminal Code were unconstitutional. The Canadian Government responded to the Bedford v. For the first time in Canadian criminal law, it is a crime to buy sexual services.
Sexual assault is the only violent crime in Canada that is not declining. #Metoo has shone a How do you know if someone is consenting to sexual activity?
Mondaq uses cookies on this website. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies as set out in our Privacy Policy. Except where otherwise noted, this paper is current as of November and provides preliminary information on Canadian and British Columbia legal matters to assist you in establishing a business in British Columbia and provides general guidance only. This paper is a general guide and not an exhaustive analysis of provisions of Canadian or British Columbia law.
Davis LLP has substantial presence and capabilities to help you successfully launch your business transaction in Canada. Before it became a self-governing nation in , Canada was primarily settled by English and French settlers and the legacy of those two “founding groups” is still felt today in many areas. For example, Canada’s two official languages are English and French and Canada has inherited two systems of law, civil law from the French and common law from the English.
The result is a civil law based legal system in Quebec and a common law system in the rest of the country. Canada is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy with a federal system of government whereby governmental powers and legislative authority are divided between the national federal level and ten provincial and three territorial governments. The federal government deals with matters that affect all of Canada, such as criminal law, trade between provinces, telecommunications, bankruptcy and insolvency, banking and currency, intellectual property, fisheries, immigration and extradition, and national defence.
The provinces and territories make laws in such areas as education, property and health services.
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ARIADNEplus
Heritage managers and professionals
How does ARIADNEplus work
The ARIADNEplus catalogue is searchable according to the three facets of “when” (time), “where” (space), “what” (object) and keywords drawn from controlled vocabularies. Searching provides a list of the datasets corresponding to the selection criteria with summary information about their content and a link to the source data, which can thus be accessed by the user according to the rules established by the content owner. The project does not aggregate or move data, but only the metadata of the datasets, which are maintained and controlled by their owners. At present, about two million datasets have been catalogued, corresponding to a huge amount of information as each dataset may comprise, for example, an entire report with related images, drawings, or a complete database including thousands of individual records. The catalogued content types range from individual finds to monuments and sites inventories and from the report of one single intervention to the results of a long-term archaeological mission.
Access to the catalogue is free.
ARIADNEplus extends ARIADNE in geographic and temporal coverage, and in the range of topics addressed, now incorporating additional information about scientific analyses. It will also provide services to further process and re-use those data. ARIADNEplus is funded to support researchers, but we believe it may be important and useful also for heritage agencies and managers.
The ARIADNEplus Partnership
The 41 ARIADNEplus partners come from 23 European countries, plus 4 international partners.
See which partners come from your country.
The ARIADNEplus work plan includes a group of activities dedicated to documenting and proposing relevant policies and strategies for data such as the application of the FAIR principles and the certification of repositories. It will also address some fundamental issues, for example developing guidelines for the creation, management and sustainability of archaeological repositories. Among others, ARIADNEplus will distribute a Data Management Plan (DMP) template tailored to the needs of archaeological research and compliant with standards and EU requirements. Compilation of a DMP is going to become compulsory for all funded research, and in several countries in Europe it already is.
There is a European crisis in physical repositories, and a pressing need for guidelines for physical archives, but it is equally important that digital archives are encompassed. Such documents may be of particular interest to heritage managers and their agencies. Moreover, our activity on policies and strategies includes provisions for training users, researchers and managers alike. To facilitate serving the different communities targeted by these activities, it is planned that the support material, initially prepared in English, will be translated into various EU languages. Such localization will also take into account local regulations and the diverse needs.
In general, the scope of the ARIADNEplus policies and strategies activities is not restricted to research: if there is a specific interest, they can include subjects more related to other remits, such as data for heritage management and site conservation.
Networking and training
Consolidating a comprehensive, active and informed community is one of the goals of the ARIADNEplus project, which envisages a large number of initiatives, such as workshops, sessions at events, meetings and dedicated communication channels. Particular attention will be dedicated to regions or countries where archaeological dataset creation, processing and management may be less advanced compared to the others: a working group on Central and Southern Europe has already been set up. A similar approach will target groups defined according to their specific needs, for example museums, archaeological sites, and so on; the same will apply to different roles in cultural heritage and archaeology, such as site managers, museum curators, investigators and researchers, teachers, and communicators.
Many of the networking activities include a substantial training component, with the provision of training material both for direct participation, e.g. documentation and guidelines, and for remote participation, e.g. webinars.
The ARIADNEplus training plan also envisages specific training activities. These include tutorials and training workshops as well as knowledge transfer actions on individual projects, in which a small team is directly supported by ARIADNEplus experts.
All of the training activities have no cost for participants; most of them provide support for travel and subsistence. Training documentation is usually in English, but translations may be provided if there is sufficient request.
Although most of the technology employed in ARIADNEplus concerns the data integration goals of the project, including the creation of the searchable catalogue and the development of a Linked Open Data approach, a key role is played by the data services which the project will make available. These include tools for data analysis (e.g. for data mining and Natural Language Processing) and for data synthesis, (e.g. visualization of images and 3D, locating data on a map or in time, browsing the data using Linked Data, and so on). ARIADNEplus uses multilingual vocabularies to enable describing the queries with terms in many languages and searching documents written into languages other than English.
We will also develop a number of pilot applications, to demonstrate service usage in exemplary cases. Research scenarios not included in the ARIADNEplus portfolio may be considered for inclusion, and in any case assistance will be provided by high-level teams from the ARIADNEplus partnership that includes the best of European research in digital archaeology.
Visit our web site (www.ariadne-infrastructure.eu) and use the portal (portal.ariadne-infrastructure.eu) to get more detailed information (in English) about the data processing services offered.
Why ARIADNEplus is important for researchers
The ARIADNEplus catalogue covers a large number of digital archaeological repositories, in practice most of the European ones. Archaeologists may use the catalogue to complement their research work with valuable information not directly available otherwise. Access to the catalogue and to the services is free. The catalogue and its services are tailored on research activities, so they facilitate data discovery, access and re-use.
Training and knowledge transfer activities are designed to support the needs of researchers in using information technology. In the previous ARIADNE project, several hundreds of researchers fruitfully participated in training and about 70 projects received personalized assistance on the management of the digital outcomes of their archaeological research.
ARIADNEplus will consider any data related problem arising in the course of an archaeological investigation and will advise about the use of the ARIADNEplus services to address it. Feel free to contact ARIADNEplus via your local ARIADNEplus partner or via the project central offices to receive a personalized answer to your needs.
ARIADNEplus is a Horizon 2020 project funded by the European Commission under Grant Agreement n. 823914. The views and opinions expressed in this publication are the sole responsibility of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Commission.
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The ordering process for one of the additional payable services is done in two confirming steps:
Step 1: the member is informed of the price of the subscription and of the possibility to use his/her usual payment method, previously and through the ordering interface: he/she can validate expressly, refuse the order or modify his/her usual payment method;
Step 2: the member is informed by the same dedicated interface that his/her order is confirmed.
The sale of the Subscriptions will be considered permanent (and the contract concluded) only after the Member receives, by email and from Nord annonces, the confirmation of the order’s acceptance.
7.2.2 Order processing
At the end of the subscription or on new subscription process, the member has permanent access online and on the interface of his/her account to the detailed summary of his/her subscriptions and additional services ordered.
7.2.3 Money-back guarantee
The company endeavours to provide its Members with a quality user experience. However, in the event that the Member is not satisfied with the user experience offered to them, the Member may request a refund of the initial subscription within fifteen (15) days following said subscription, provided that they have logged on at least three (3) times a week and have sent at least twenty (20) messages per week during this period.
7.3 Costs
Any expenses for access, either material, software or internet access are exclusively at the member's charge.
8.Right to withdraw
In accordance with the laws and regulations in force, the Member has the right to withdraw during a period of fourteen (14) calendar days from the conclusion of the sale, without having to give any reason and without no sum to pay. To retract, the Member will send the withdrawal form available here, by email to customer@cloverskypay.com or via the following postal address:
Global Digital Média SA Rue Muzy 9 - 1207 Genève – Suisse
In the event of the use by a Member of its right of withdrawal, Nord annonces will refund all the sums paid within fourteen (14) days from the date on which it was informed by the Member's decision to retract.
9. Obligations of Global Digital Média SA and Nord annonces
9.1 Quality of services
Nord annonces endeavours to provide a quality service. It enables members to use the available communication tools under the best possible conditions.
Due to the nature and complexity of the internet network, its technical performance and response times for consultation, viewing or data transfer in particular, the companies Global Digital Média SA and Nord annonces make the best effort, according to the rulebook, to enable the access and use of the services.
Global Digital Média SA cannot be held liable for the correct function of the member’s computer equipment and/or his/her internet access.
9.2 Maintenance and updating
Global Digital Média SA and Nord annonces companies make their best efforts to provide a performing service to members. It shall use appropriate means to maintain the service in optimal operational conditions.
The companies Global Digital Média SA and Nord annonces reserve the right, without notice or compensation, to temporarily close the platform or access to services for update, maintenance, modification or changes to operational methods, the platform and access hours, without this list being exhaustive.
The companies Global Digital Média SA and Nord annonces are not liable for damages of any nature resulting from malfunction, impossibility of access or poor conditions of use of the Services accountable to a non-adapted equipment, to internal malfunction of the Member’s access provider, congestion of the Internet network and any other external reasons having the character of a force majeure case.
Global Digital Média SA and Nord annonces companies reserve the right to complete or to improve, at all times, the Website, the subscriptions and the services available according to the development of technologies and shall inform the members by all means.
9.3 Moderation
Companies Global Digital Média SA and Nord annonces are not subject to any obligation of monitoring, moderating or checking the exchanges and contents posted online on the Website by the members who subscribed to the service.
Companies Global Digital Média SA and Nord annonces do not intervene directly in the content of the profiles. They check during the registration of the member and subscription that the terms and conditions are met, but does not check the truthfulness of the information supplied or their validity and does not monitor the later changes to the profile carried out by the concerned member.
Companies Global Digital Média SA and Nord annonces do not intervene in the relations and exchanges between members.
Companies Global Digital Média SA and Nord annonces shall react when illicit content, behaviour or use are not compliant with the present terms and conditions and reported in accordance with the article 'notification of illicit content' in the present agreement or signaled via an 'abuse' link present on the profile of every subscribing member. Companies Global Digital Média SA and Nord annonces will then take the measures it considers most appropriate for the situation.
Companies Global Digital Média SA and Nord annonces reserve the right to remove any content which does not comply with the present terms and conditions after informing, if conditions allow it, the concerned member.
Companies Global Digital Média SA and Nord annonces are actively working to remove fake profiles and are taking numerous measures to help in this regard.
Companies Global Digital Média SA and Nord annonces make their best efforts, according to the rulebook, to secure the Website.
Considering the exponential nature of technological developments, Companies Global Digital Média SA and Nord annonces cannot guarantee the Website’s absolute security nor the absence of defects.
10. Member obligations
10.1 Reliability of profiles
The services allow the member, at registration and later when he/she accesses his/her profile, to complete the latter with data about his/her personality and his/her looks particularly in accordance with the data protection act. To enable reliable exchanges between members, each of them shall supply correct data, in compliance with the laws and regulations and regularly update them.
The member shall not share his member account with other persons and/or grant access of his account to a minor.
The member shall not supply, at registration or when updating his/her profile, identification data that do not correspond to reality or to unrightfully use the identity of a third person.
The photographs placed online by the member must particularly:
Represent the member exclusively Not only represent unrelated elements (landscape, animals, etc.); Not contain text; Be respectful of common decency: no nude, suggestive photographs, with a sexual connotation or depicting minors. The member is not authorized to indicate phone, address or electronic details on his profile. It is forbidden for the Member to exchange coordinates (Skype, etc.) by any means whatsoever and to anyone. It is also strongly advised against one Member to be filmed by another Member outside the means provided by the Website, as well as to send money, by any means whatsoever and under any pretext whatsoever, to another Member.
10.2 Conform use
Once registered, and subject to having subscribed, where appropriate, to one (1) or more Subscriptions suggested to him, the Member will benefit from access to the Services, according to the Subscription’s conditions.
The member is responsible for the use of the services and his/her actions on the Website. He/she shall use the Website fairly and in compliance with the present terms and conditions. The member's behaviour during the use of the services should comply with the rules of good conduct.
The Member abstains from expressing any remarks that contravenes the rights of others or that are defamatory, abusive or, in general, any remarks or content that is contrary to the purpose of the Services, the laws and regulations in force.
The Member abstains from spreading, in any form whatsoever, information or content incorporating links to third party sites that are illegal, contrary to morality and / or not in accordance with the purpose of the Services.
The member agrees to notify any manifest of illicit content, in accordance with the procedure under article 'notification of illicit content' of the present contract.
The member also can report to Global Digital Média SA and Nord annonces companies the profile of a member not respecting the present terms and conditions through the 'abuse' link present on every registered member’s profile.
The member shall not behave in an illegal or fraud-inducing way towards Global Digital Média SA and Nord annonces companies, other members and/or third parties.
Overall, the member shall report of any defective services he/she notices to Global Digital Média SA and Nord annonces companies by means of the "help" menu accessible, online, on the Website.
The violation by a Member of any of these obligations constitutes a serious breach. Any behaviour not respecting the rules of good conduct above or those in the ethical charter of the service may be penalized under the conditions of the article 'termination' of the present contract.
10.3 Safety
It is forbidden for a member to access/remain fraudulently in all/part of the Website. It is forbidden to use another access method beside the one made available by Global Digital Média SA and Nord annonces companies. Upon discovery of such method, or if the member enters a placeholder, without right, inadvertently, the member agrees to promptly inform Global Digital Média SA to the following address customer@cloverskypay.com so that appropriate actions can be taken.
The member is not authorized to remove or modify data on the Website, to fraudulently enter data or carry out an alteration on the operation of the Website. He/she shall make sure not to introduce virus, malware or any other harmful technology on the Website or the services provided there.
Any voluntary access to an unauthorized space shall be considered fraudulent access, as provided by the criminal code.
The member shall consider that all the data he/she gains knowledge of during such access to an unauthorized space is confidential and therefore shall not disclose it to others.
The member shall particularly not carry out any operation to saturate a page, rebound operations or any operation which could result in disturbing or distorting the operation of the platform.
The member takes all measures to ensure his/her own safety, in particular, for the management of his/her usernames and access codes he/she keeps confidential.
11. Technical support
Global Digital Média SA and Nord annonces Companies provide a customer service to its members which can supply all necessary information on the use and services of the Website.
Nord annonces makes the best efforts to provide a service accessible to all the members and in the best conditions.
The Global Digital Média SA and Nord annonces companies cannot guarantee absolute technical compatibility of the additional functions and services it proposes with the service as their correct function is subject to the equipment’s software and hardware compatibility used by the members. Global Digital Média SA and Nord annonces Companies inform the members of the minimum required configurations to fully benefit from the service and additional services.
The use of a mobile application for the use of the services requires that the member previously owns a compatible device with a mobile internet connection. Prior to the application download, the member should refer to the conditions of use of the application on the download platform to learn about the necessary configuration.
Should a member experience difficulties to access and/or use one of the services provided on the Website, he/she can contact customer services at any time via the online form via the 'help' menu of the Website.
12.1 Service elements
The present service terms and conditions do not include, at the advantage of the member, any transfer of intellectual property rights on the elements belonging to Global Digital Média SA.
The content of the Website, the denomination of the Services, brands, drawings, models, images, texts, photos, logos, graphics, software and programmes, search engines, databases, sounds, videos, domain names, design or any other information or media presented by Global Digital Média SA on the Website, without this list being exhaustive, are the exclusive property of Global Digital Média SA and are protected by the laws and regulations relating to intellectual property in force.
Any reproduction and/or representation, in full or in part, of one of those elements, without the explicit authorization of Global Digital Média SA, is prohibited and would consist of counterfeit, penalized by the laws and regulations in force.
Consequently, the member shall refrain from any act or action which could affect directly or indirectly the intellectual property rights of Global Digital Média SA.
The member may never use, print or re-format the content of the website for purposes other than private or familial.
He/she shall not download, copy, transmit, sell, distribute or use the content of the platform and the websites.
The member recognizes that the information and the databases accessible on the platform are the property of Nord annonces.
12.2 Elements of the third parties
The intellectual property rights attached to the elements of the Website belonging to third parties, whose use has been entrusted to Global Digital Média SA, such as brands, drawings, models, images, texts, photos, logos, without this list being exhaustive, are the exclusive property of their author and are thus protected by copyright, trademark rights or any other right recognized by the laws and regulations relating to intellectual property in force.
The member shall not undermine, directly or indirectly, the property rights of third parties, whose content is present on the Website and shall not use, in any way, the names, brands, logos, software, information, databases and all the documents communicated to him/her, in general, in the case of the application of the present service terms and conditions.
The member shall respect the integral rights of third parties whose content is present on the platform and shall not create any analogies in the mind of the public for any purpose.
Therefore, the member shall take all necessary measures for the protection of said rights for all third parties and, in particular, maintain all the property mentions on all the data, information and more generally the consultable elements on the Website or made accessible by third parties.
12.3 Elements placed online by the member
The member grants to Nord annonces and Global Digital Média SA a license of use of the intellectual property rights attached to the elements he/she places online, which are his/her exclusive property and which are protected by the laws and regulations relating to the intellectual property in force.
The member has the opportunity to further disseminate his profile containing his photography on other partner sites by visiting the "My Account" tab.
This License of use conceded by the Member to Nord annonces and Global Digital Média SA covers the right of Nord annonces and Global Digital Média SA to copy, represent, adapt, translate, digitalize, use for execution of the Services or sub-license elements regarding the member on the services, or on any electronic communication means in the context of the services (in particular email, sms, mms, Internet).
The member authorizes Nord annonces and to modify elements to comply with the graphic chart or to make them compatible with its technical performance or any format supplied in the context of the services.
The license of use is granted by the member to Nord annonces and Global Digital Média SA for everyone, and for the duration of online access of those elements by the member.
The member shall take all necessary measures to protect said third party rights and guarantees its peaceful use to Nord annonces and Global Digital Média SA.
13. Responsibility and guarantee
In the context of services providing, Nord annonces is subject to an obligation of resources.
Conform to the valid legislation, Global Digital Média SA cannot accept civil liability for activities or information stored at the request of members, unless if Global Digital Média SA was duly notified of illicit content under the conditions of article 'notification of illicit content' and did not react promptly to remove it.
The members recognize and accept that the details they supply, as well as their behaviour or comments on the Website, can be reported by other members and a subsequent check by Global Digital Média SA, based on objective appreciation criteria, without prejudice to the appropriate application of the 'Termination' article of the present GCUS.
The member recognizes and accepts that the divulgation of information on the Website is his/her sole responsibility, and relinquishes any claim on Nord annonces, in particular on the basis of his/her right to image, his/her honour and reputation, the intimacy of his/her private life, resulting from his/her distribution of that information, unless otherwise it is duly proven by the Member. The member is sole responsible for possible prejudice caused by the divulgation of that information.
The member guarantees and releases Nord annonces and Global Digital Média SA from any claim and condemnation originating from default of the obligations the member is subject to by law or the present terms and conditions of the service.
The member cannot hold Nord annonces and Global Digital Média SA liable for any delay in information provided to him/her.
The responsibility of Nord annonces and Global Digital Média SA cannot be sought in case of fraudulent or abusive use or due to voluntary or involuntary divulgation of the username and/or password for connecting to the member account.
Global Digital Média SA and Nord annonces companies are not liable for the violation of the present terms and conditions by another member, nor for their actions on the Website, whether there’s an offence or not.
The exchanges between Members, profiles, descriptions and other announcements are incorporated within the framework of entertainment and communication. Nord annonces and Global Digital Média SA only provide a web platform and cannot guarantee that exchanges between members actually lead to encounters. Furthermore, Global Digital Média SA cannot be held responsible for encounters on or outside the platform, nor for the correspondence between the communicated information on the Website and the reality.
Global Digital Média SA and Nord annonces companies endeavour to check the reliability of information and data of the member profiles, in particular by checking compliance with the present terms and conditions and the information supplied at the creation of an account. However, each member can later modify certain information on his/her profile. Global Digital Média SA and Nord annonces companies cannot guarantee the truthfulness of information supplied by its members, nor protect the members against identity theft and it cannot be held responsible on that basis.
Nord annonces provides additional services to improve the communication functions and promote the visibility of the profile of a member on the Website. However, those services are provided up to the same services other members might subscribe to: in case of a multiplicity of members' requesting for a service or for technical reasons linked to the correct management of the Website operation, the member recognizes that Nord annonces cannot guarantee an unlimited period for the promotion of visibility of the member's profile or the effectiveness and uninterrupted availability of the additional service to which the member subscribed.
Partner Websites are likely to be accessible to users through hypertext links such as banner ads. Global Digital Média SA and Nord annonces companies cannot be held responsible for the data and information spread by their potential business partners.
14. Notification of illicit content
Any notification of illicit content to Global Digital Média SA must include the following information:
Date of notification; If the notifier is a natural person: name, first name, profession, residence, nationality, date and place of birth; If the notifier is a legal entity: its form, name, registered office and the body that legally represents it; The name and address of the addressee or, if it is a legal person, the name and registered office; The description of the contentious facts and their precise location (with copy of the precise URL address of the content); The reasons why the content should be removed, including the legal provisions and the factual justifications;
The copy of the correspondence addressed to the author or editor of contentious information or activities and requesting their interruption, withdrawal or modification, or the justification that the author or editor could not be contacted.
The member shall notify such content, conform with the information indicated in present article by sending a mail to the following address:
Global Digital Média SA company / customer service
We remind the fact that, for any person who wrongly represent content or activity as illicit with the purpose of having it removed or to stop its diffusion, whilst knowing that information is incorrect, is punishable by a year prison and a 15,000 Euros fine.
Personal data may be collected during your registration on the Website and is intended for use by Global Digital Média SA, responsible for processing.
This collection allows the creation of an Account by the Member, prior to the Website use by him/her and to the possible subscription. In the event that he/she refuses to fill in the information, he/she would not be able to use the Website and, possibly, subscribe.
The data collected is intended for internal use only, specific to Global Digital Média SA and Nord annonces. Only those acting under his authority and instructions may access it.
As an exception, banking data are communicated to Nord annonces responsible for managing and recovering subscriptions. The Member expressly consents that the above-mentioned banking data will be communicated to said Nord annonces and for the sole purpose referred above.
Another exception, the personal data collected during registration on the Website may be communicated to commercial partners only with the express agreement of the Member or Subscriber and in order to facilitate its registration for additional Services.
This data is only kept for a period strictly related to the purpose of treatment and a maximum of two years from the last visit of the Member on the Website.
This data may be communicated by Global Digital Média SA to Nord annonces with the sole purpose of providing Quality Services. The Member expressly agrees to this communication.
They are intended to suggest to Members possible dates in adequacy with their personality. With the exception of the Member's e-mail address, which is mandatory for registration, the Member is under no obligation to provide any other personal data, without effect on the contract.
Personal data may be transferred to the following business partners : DNX Network Sarl, X CASH, Flirt Revenue et Salamandra Web SL. The Member has the possibility to delete his transfer authorization via the dedicated section on his account accessible through the menu "My Account", "My Settings".
It is strictly forbidden to retrieve, use or transmit to Third Parties personal data on the Website, regardless of its use. It is also strictly forbidden to contact in any way whatsoever or to send "junk mail", "spam", mailings to current or past Members or Subscribers of the Website.
In accordance with the law and regulations in force, the Member has a right of access, rectification, erasing and limitation of his personal data. The Member also has a right of objection, for legitimate reasons, to the processing of this data.
In addition, the Member has the right to inform the controller (ie Global Digital Média SA) of his/her instructions as to the future of his/her data after his/her death.
Finally, the Member has the option to request that his/her data be exported to a third party when he/she has consented to the collection of such data or when such data have been collected as part of the performance of a contract.
All these rights can be exercised with Global Digital Média SA, Customer Service, by registered mail with acknowledgment of receipt accompanied by a proof of identity.
Global Digital Média SA has a response time of two (2) months after the reception of the said mail.
In addition, the Member has the possibility to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.
In the event that the Member has reason to believe that his personal data has been used, the latter must promptly notify the company Global Digital Média SA.
16. Trackability
In order to provide an easily accessible and personalized service, Global Digital Média SA keeps the connection history of the Members on the Website and follows the navigation of these members thanks to cookies, in compliance with the data-processing and liberty law.
In accordance with the laws and regulations in force, Global Digital Média SA keeps a copy of the data and contents allowing to identify any person who contributed to the creation and / or the posting of defamatory or abusive content, even when the content is deleted by the Member, for a period of one (1) year from the first publication of the said content.
17 Subscription cancellation and Termination of a membership
17.1 Subscription cancellation from the Website
A Member's Account can be automatically deactivated in the event of prolonged inactivity by the Account Member. In this case, Global Digital Média SA will delete all data related to the Inactive Account after a period of two (2) years from the last connection to the Account.
The member can terminate his/her account at any times on the Website, without any other costs than those of the transmission of his/her request and without justification, via the section on his/her account accessible through the menu 'My parameters', then 'my subscription' or any other means which could be indicated to him/her in that section. This request will be considered and treated one business day after its reception by the competent service. Also, this request does not entail any refund of the period of the subscriptions remaining.
A subscribing member can only proceed with unsubscribing from the Website if they previously cancelled their membership.
17.2 Cancelling one's membership
Subscriptions are entered for the chosen period by the subscriber during the subscription procedure.
In the event of payment by transfer, the Subscription will not be renewed on due date.
In case of payment by credit card, the Subscription will be automatically renewed on due date by successive periods equivalent to those initially chosen by the Member, except on the event of a termination notified by the latter in the conditions indicated in article 17.3 . The Renewed Subscription will be billed to the Member based on the rate base and frequency of the Subscription initially subscribed by the same Member.
17.3 Termination of a subscription (when payment is made by credit card)
The subscribing members can decide not to renew the Subscription one (1) day after subscription. This decision does not affect the access to all functions of the service on the initial duration of the subscription.
With the exception of the three (3) day trial offer, the decision not to renew the Subscription must be made no later than seventy-two (72) hours before the end of the Subscription, either by telephone to the Customer Service whose contact details appear on the Website, either by using the function "Cancel my renewal" on the account accessible through the menu "Account", "My settings", "My subscription", then " Settings ". Members who have subscribed to the two-week promotional subscription offer have the option to cancel the subscription renewal by following the unsubscribe procedure indicated above. Unless the subscription renewal is terminated or cancelled, for any seven-day period started, an additional two-week commitment is due. In the event that the Member terminates or cancels its renewal before the end of the minimum two-month period, an administrative management fee of €19.74 will be due. In accordance with the laws and regulations in force, Global Digital Média SA will prosecute in the courts of jurisdiction any abusive opposition to a Subscription by the Member to the bearer's bank.
In any case, Nord annonces shall inform the concerned Members by e-mail, sent no later than thirty (30) calendar days before the end of their Subscriptions, that they may terminate their Subscriptions free of charge before the due date as well as the procedure to follow.
In addition, the Member will receive a confirmation of his decision to not renew the Subscription by email.
17.4 Suspension and termination for misconduct
17.4.1. Suspension
Whatever the terms of payment, if the Member does not comply with the obligations of the present conditions, Nord annonces reserves the right, without compensation or refund, to suspend the access to his account and eventual subscription’s services until the reason for the suspension has been lifted, this within eight (8) calendar days after the reception an email asking the Member to conform with the present service’s conditions.
Such a suspension can be applied, for example, when:
The member does not complete his profile in accordance with the present terms and conditions; The member posts a non-conform or infringing photography online; The member behaves in a way that disturbs the tranquility of one or several members; In any case, the Member will be informed by email of the suspension of his Account and Subscription.
17.4.2 Termination by Nord annonces
If the member does not comply with the obligations of the present GCUs after several warnings, an email asking to do so will be sent. If not answered after within fifteen (15) calendar days from its reception, Nord annonces reserves the right to terminate the registration on the Website, to close his Account and to terminate his subscription, without prejudice to any common-law action which might be open to it. This without any compensation or refund.
If the bank refuses the payment method used by the member, an email him/her to pay the outstanding sums with a new payment method will be sent. If not answered after within eight (8) calendar days from its reception, Nord annonces reserves the right to terminate the registration on the Website, to close his Account, and to terminate the Subscription, without prejudice to any common-law action which might be open to it.
In any case, the Member will be informed by email of the closure of his/her Account and the termination of the Subscription.
17.4.3 Termination by the subscriber
In case of unavailability of the Services, except in cases of force majeure as provided in the article 18 of the GCUS, for a period of more than seven days, the Subscriber may terminate the Subscription by sending a registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt, accompanied by a bank account number, to the following address:
Nord annonces agrees to reimburse the Subscriber in proportion to the duration of its Subscription within a period that may, depending on the Subscriber's bank, vary between two (2) and ten (10) calendar days, starting from reception of the registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt accompanied by the banking details.
The Parties cannot be held responsible if the non-execution or the delay in the execution of any of their obligations, as described in the present GCUS, arises from a case of force majeure, within the meaning of the law in force.
The Party observing the event shall promptly inform the other Party of its inability to perform its obligations as a result of force majeure. The suspension of the obligations cannot in any case be a cause of responsibility for non-performance of the obligation involved, nor lead to the payment of damages and interests or penalties of delay.
Initially, cases of force majeure will suspend the application of the terms and conditions of the service and the current Subscription. Therefore, upon the cause of the suspension’s cessation of their reciprocal obligations, the Parties will resume as soon as possible the normal execution of their contractual obligations. To this end, the prevented party will warn the other of the resumption of his obligation by the means of his choice.
If cases where force majeure last longer than two (2) months, the service terms and conditions will be automatically terminated.
19. Good faith
The parties agree to execute their obligations in absolute good faith.
20. Sincerity
The parties confirm the present commitments are sincere.
Thus, they confirm not knowing of any element that, if communicated, would have modified the consent of the other party.
21. Titles
The titles of the clauses of the GCUS are included for information only and must not in any way affect the meaning or the interpretation of the said GCUS. In case that any clause title would disturb the comprehension of the clause itself, it will not be taken into account.
22. Nullity
If one or several stipulations of the present conditions are deemed invalid, or declared such in application of a law, a regulation or after a decision enforced by competent jurisdiction, the other stipulations will maintain all their power and scope.
23. Integrality
The present service terms and conditions express the integrality of the parties' obligations.
No general or specific conditions included in the documents sent or supplied by the parties could be integrated in the present terms and conditions.
24. Proof convention
The acceptance of the terms and conditions by email has the same probative value between parties as the agreement in paper format.
Data recorded in the computer systems of the Website will be stored under reasonable safety conditions and considered proof of communications between the parties. Unless it is proven otherwise, this data constitutes proof of all transactions between Nord annonces and the Member via the Website.
The contractual documents are archived on a reliable and durable way which can be produced as proof.
The information transmitted or received by Nord annonces during the use of the platform is considered confidential by nature and is subject to professional secrecy and shall not be communicated externally, apart from exceptions linked to the provision of the 'data-processing and liberties' law.
This provision does not infringe communications ordered by law or administration.
26. Language
The present service terms and conditions, the ethical charter and data-processing and liberties rules were drawn up in French and later translated.
In case of conflict between the parties or divergences on the interpretation of a word or a clause, only the French versions shall apply.
The present terms and conditions are ruled by Swiss and French laws.
It is the same for rules of content and form, notwithstanding the locations of execution of substantial or secondary obligations.
If you don't desire to receive any more emails from us, please send your request at customer@cloverskypay.com or use the unsubscribe link at the end of the emails we send you.
28. Disputes - Mediation
All disputes to which the creation of an Account, the subscription of the Services, their execution or their termination could lead to and which could not be solved between a Member and Nord annonces or Global Digital Média SA will be submitted to the competent courts under the conditions of common law.
The Member is informed that he can in any case resort to a conventional mediation, in particular with a consumer ombudsman whose contact details are as follows:
Medicys
contact@medicys.fr
www.medicys.fr
The Member can also present any complaints on the dispute resolution platform put online by the European Commission at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/ . The European Commission will transfer the Member's complaint to the competent national ombudsmen notified.
29. Pre-contractual information
The Member recognizes having knowledge of, prior to the creation of an Account and Subscription and in a readable and understandable manner, these GCUS and in particular the following information:
the essential characteristics of Subscriptions; the price of Subscriptions; information relating to the identity of Groupe Global Digital Média SA, its postal, telephone and electronic contact details.
30. Legal Notice
The Website is published by Global Digital Média SA, SA with capital of 100 000 Fr., registered within the Genève Trade and Companies Register, under number CHE-373 082 366, whose registered office is located at Rue Muzy 9 - 1207 Genève – Suisse.
The Website is operated by the Company Nord annonces, a simplified joint-stock company with a sole shareholder, with capital of 500€, registered within the Lille Trade and Companies Register, under number 829 770 361, whose registered office is located 14, Rue du Vieux Faubourg - CS 30028 - 59042 LILLE Cedex – France.
The web hosting provider is: SAFE HOST, 20 Chemin du Pré-Fleuri, CH-1228 PLAN-LES-OUATES.
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Laurier Cares: Students going to Texas to build houses for people in need
It will be a Reading Week like no other for a group of students from Wilfrid Laurier University. Thirty hours on a bus each way. Hard work. No pay. And the experience of a lifetime.
The Collegiate Challenge is a long-running annual trip organized by WLU Habitat for Humanity, one of the largest and most active campus-based Habitat for Humanity chapters in Canada. This year, more than 30 members of the club are heading to Laredo, Texas, to help build affordable homes for – and with – people in need.
Though the club would like to try a trip within Canada in the future, to date the trips have always been to a southern U.S. state, which in recent years have included Alabama, Florida and Georgia. The Collegiate Challenge tradition is so strong at Laurier, it made a Huffington Post top 10 list for extracurricular activities at Canadian universities.
“It’s an amazing and humbling experience,” says Kyler Philip, the fourth-year kinesiology student and club co-vice-president leading the trip planning. “You’re working alongside volunteers in the community to help end the cycle of poverty.”
“It’s an amazing and humbling experience. You’re working alongside volunteers in the community to help end the cycle of poverty.”
– Kyler Philip
This year, the students leave on Saturday, Feb. 17 and return Sunday, Feb. 26. While they’re in Laredo, they’ll stay in a church basement and mostly do their own cooking. They’ll work from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every weekday.
“We don’t build a house in one week but we do speed up the process a lot,” says Karen Romero, the club’s president, who is in the final year of her sociology degree. On a previous trip to Florida, Romero says, the group was asked to clean up a site – an essential part of the building process. “The manager of the build site explained to us that this process would have taken them over four weeks with just their local crew and we finished it in three days.”
Working with the students will be some of the families who will benefit from new homes. The families have to put in “sweat equity” by working on Habitat houses, whether their own or other people’s, as well as complete home ownership classes. Club executive members say meeting some of these families has been a highlight of past trips.
The students aren’t necessarily experienced builders – and that’s okay. There’s plenty of on-the-job training and support, as well as opportunities to work on projects at different stages of completion, ranging from pouring foundations to painting.
“I had never even lifted a hammer before I went on my first trip, but they help you so much,” says Sarah Pouramn, vice-president of the Laurier chapter and a fourth-year Communication Studies student. “They wouldn’t put you into any position you’re not comfortable with, but you want to do these things so you pick it up as quickly as possible.”
“You definitely walk out with long-lasting friendships. You basically become family.”
– Karen Romero
“As well as just being an amazing experience, you really learn life skills during these trips,” says Philip. “In my first year we re-shingled a roof and now I’m confident that if I were in that situation again, I’d be able to make a significant contribution.”
It’s not all work and no play. The trip includes time for fun – this year, the students will visit a virtual reality arcade and stop at the beach in Corpus Christi on their way home. However, the students say some of the most memorable experiences are the impromptu ones that result in group bonding – whether it’s a chicken-nugget-eating contest or just hanging out.
“You definitely walk out with long-lasting friendships,” says Romero. “You basically become family.”
The club helps people at home, too. Members regularly participate in local builds with Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region. They also organize fundraisers, ranging from bake sales to silent auctions.
“It helps Laurier students give back to the community where we get our education,” says Philip.
"The fact that we can go to school and get an education and at the end of the day, go home and have a roof over our heads, it’s really an amazing thing. There’s a lot of work that goes into that."
Philip, Pouramn and Romero say being involved with Habitat has taught them invaluable skills. Not only do they feel more confident about the prospect of becoming homeowners one day, they have learned teamwork and organizational skills they expect will help them in their future careers.
“I’ve learned so much from being an exec with Habitat,” says Romero. “I’ve personally been part of pretty much every role possible in the club and it has taught me adaptability, flexibility, communication and leadership skills.”
“It gives you a better appreciation for shelter,” says Philip. “I think a lot of the time, especially in our generation, we tend to take things for granted. The fact that we can go to school and get an education and at the end of the day, go home and have a roof over our heads, it’s really an amazing thing. There’s a lot of work that goes into that.”
Though it’s too late to get in on this year’s trip, Laurier students can join in next year’s Collegiate Challenge by filling out an application form. A maximum of 48 students can go – in some years there’s a waiting list. The club fundraises to offset the cost of trip, but participants pay a substantial portion, which can range from $500 to $700 per person. For more information or to get involved with Habitat for Humanity’s local activities, contact the Laurier club through Facebook.
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Alan-Michael Cash
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Alan-Michael Cash (born August 20, 1987) is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a member of the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He played college football at North Carolina State University and attended Varina High School in Richmond, Virginia. Cash has also been a member of the Richmond Revolution of the Indoor Football League.
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Cash played for the Richmond Revolution of the Indoor Football League in 2010.
Cash was signed by the Montreal Alouettes on May 26, 2011. He was released on June 5, 2011.
Cash re-signed with the Alouettes on February 21, 2012. He signed an extension with the team on December 19, 2013. He was named a CFL East Division All-Star in 2014.
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Cash refers to money in the physical form of currency, such as banknotes and coins.
In bookkeeping and finance, cash refers to current assets comprising currency or currency equivalents that can be accessed immediately or near-immediately (as in the case of money market accounts). Cash is seen either as a reserve for payments, in case of a structural or incidental negative cash flow or as a way to avoid a downturn on financial markets.
The word is variously attributed. Some claim that the word "cash" comes from the modern French word caisse, which means (money) box, from the Provençal word caissa, from the Italian cassa, from the Latin capsa all meaning box. In the 18th century, the word passed to refer to the money instead of the actual box containing it. Another claim is that it was derived from Tamil word kāsu (Tamil: காசு) meaning a coin, by East India Company.
"Cash" used as a verb means "to convert to cash"; for example in the expression "to cash a cheque".
In Western Europe, after the Collapse of the Western Roman Empire, coins, silver jewelry and hacksilver (silver objects hacked into pieces) were for centuries the only form of money, until Venetian merchants started using silver bars for large transactions in the early Middle Ages. In a separate development, Venetian merchants started using paper bills, instructing their banker to make payments. Similar marked silver bars were in use in lands where the Venetian merchants had established representative offices. The Byzantine empire and several states in the Balkan area and Kievan Rus also used marked silver bars for large payments. As the world economy developed and silver supplies increased, in particular after the colonization of South America, coins became larger and a standard coin for international payment developed from the 15th century: the Spanish and Spanish colonial coin of 8 reales. Its counterpart in gold was the Venetian ducat.
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The cash is a name for several historical currencies used in Asia. It is applied to units used in China, Vietnam, and the Princely states of Madras and Travancore in British India. It is also occasionally used to refer to the Korean mun and the Japanese mon.
Skr. karsha 'a weight of silver or gold equal to 1⁄400 of a tulā' (Williams); Singhalese kāsi coin. The early Portuguese writers represented the native word by cas, casse, caxa, the Fr. by cas, the Eng. by cass: the existing Pg. caixa and Eng. cash are due to a natural confusion with CASH n.1. From an early date the Portuguese applied caixa (probably on the same analogy) to the small money of other foreign nations, such as that of the Malay Islands, and especially the Chinese, which was also naturally made into cash in English. (Yule)" The English word "cash," meaning "tangible currency," is an older word from Middle French caisse.
Chinese cash
Cash as a currency unit name in China, not to be confused with the type of copper coin also known as cash, refers to a unit used for centuries for copper coinage and banknote equivalents known as wén (文) in Chinese. Being the earliest country to implement paper based currency, at 1023 the 交子 paper money currency occur to adapt the economical climate change of globalization brought by fair trade via silk road, although metal coin were still in circulation. After the introduction of a unified currency system in 1889, the cash continued to be used as a subunit of the yuan with 1000 cash equal to one yuan. Coins continued to be denominated in cash until the 1920s nationally and for a time thereafter regionally.
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Cash is an Anglo-Scottish surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Alan-Michael Cash (born 1987), American football player
Andrew Cash (born 1962), Canadian singer-songwriter
Bill Cash (born 1940), British Member of Parliament
Chris Cash (American football) (born 1980), player for the Atlanta Falcons
Craig Cash (born 1960), English comedy writer and performer
Dave Cash (baseball) (born 1948), former Major League baseball player
Dave Cash (disc jockey) (born 1942), British radio presenter
Dave Cash (Yiddish comedian), Romanian-born, Yiddish comedian
David Cash (born 1969), birth name of American wrestler performing as "Kid Kash"
Doug Cash (1919–2002), Australian politician
Dylan Cash (born 1994), American child actor
Fred Cash (born 1940), African-American soul singer
Gerald Cash (1917–2003), 3rd Governor-General of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas
George Cash (born 1946), Australian politician
James Cash, Jr. (born 1947), American businessman
Jim Cash (1941–2000), American film writer
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It would be an understatement to say that COVID-19 is sweeping the globe, but for all its prominence, there are many questions yet to be answered.
Nine.com.au reached out to everyday Australians to ask them what unanswered queries they have about the pandemic. The answers are below.
Can you get it a second time?
There have been reports in China and Japan of people contracting the coronavirus twice.
In February, a woman in the Osaka Prefecture in Japan tested positive after having previously recovered from the disease, local authorities reported.
Do you have a question about coronavirus? Let us know at onlinenews@nine.com.au and we will ask the experts.
However, there are no widespread reports of subsequent contractions, and many medical experts say it is too early to be sure if the disease can be caught twice.
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Influenza can spread faster than the coronavirus, with a shorter incubation period.
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However, people who are self-isolating in a shared residence are recommended to remain separated from others, wear a surgical mask when they are in the same room as another person, and to use a separate bathroom, if available.
There are self-isolation guidelines in place. (Belinda Grant-Geary/AAP)
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If I'm self-isolating after returning from overseas travel, how do I get home from the airport?
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"Remember that you must wear a surgical mask at all times while travelling to your home or hotel.
"Once you get to your home or hotel you must restrict activities outside your home/hotel, except for seeking medical care. You should not go to work, school/university/childcare, the gym, or public areas, and you should not use public transport, taxis, or ride-sharing services.
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australians should be prepared for disruptions to daily life for six months.
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Can I go for a walk?
People are urged to avoid common areas. Going outside into your garden or onto your private balcony is okay.
"You can go into common garden areas while wearing a surgical mask," the NSW Health Department says, if you have COVID-19.
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Are open-air gatherings okay?
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has strongly advised all gatherings of more than 500 people to be cancelled from today, whether open-air or not.
The Centre for Disease Control in the US has advised even stricter guidelines, with a limit of 50 people.
Stadium sporting events, such as the Grand Prix, the NRL and the AFL have all called time on fans filling up stadiums, despite being held in the open air.
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