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Critique 166: The association between alcohol consumption and suicidal ideation and suicidal attempt — 1 July 2015
Bae H-C, Hong S, Jang S-I, Lee K-S, Park F-C. Patterns of Alcohol Consumption and Suicidal Behavior: Findings From the Fourth and Fifth Korea National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (2007–2011). J Prev Med Public Health 2015;48:142-150 • http://dx.doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.14.027
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between suicidal behavior and patterns of alcohol consumption in Korean adults.
Methods: This study was based on data provided by the Korea National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey from 2007 to 2011. A total of 42 347 subjects were included in the study, of whom 19 292 were male and 23 055 were female. Logistic regression analysis was performed to assess the association between patterns of alcohol consumption and suicidal behavior.
Results: Among the study subjects, 1426 males (11.3%) and 3599 females (21.2%) had experienced suicidal ideation, and 106 males (0.8%) and 190 females (1.1%) had attempted suicide during the previous 12 months. Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) scores were found to be associated with suicidal ideation in males and associated with both suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in females. Alcoholic blackouts were associated with suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in males, and were also associated with suicidal ideation in females.
Conclusions: In this study, we found that certain patterns of alcohol consumption were associated with suicidal behaviors. In particular, only alcoholic blackouts and categorized AUDIT scores were found to be associated with suicidal behavior in males. We therefore suggest that Further research is needed to examine this relationship prospectively and in other settings.
There has often been a discussion about the use of alcohol in conjunction with suicide, and subjects attempting suicide are often found to have been drinking heavily. Further, depression often underlies attempts at suicide, and alcohol consumption can both add to the risk of depression or be used by some to alleviate depression.
The present study evaluates the relation between alcohol consumption and pattern of drinking with self-reports of suicidal ideation and suicidal attempts among men and women in Korea. From data provided by the Korea National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey from 2007 to 2011 with more than 43,000 subjects, logistic regression analysis was performed to assess the association between patterns of alcohol consumption and suicidal behavior.
The key findings of the study reported by the authors are that 11.3% of males and 21.2% of females reported that they had experienced suicidal ideation, and 0.8% of males and 1.1% of females had attempted suicide. Scores on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and and a history of alcoholic blackouts were associated with suicidal ideation for males and females and with suicidal attempts among males.
Specific Comments on the study: For all analyses, the data indicate that increased risk of suicidal tendencies are associated with heavier drinking, especially alcohol misuse (a high score on the AUDIT instrument) and “blacking out” from excessive alcohol. The risk of suicidal ideation seems to rise at lower levels of alcohol intake among women (e.g., an increase in risk with an AUDIT score exceeding 8 for women, but only above 20 for men; also, an increase starts at 3-4 drinks/occasion for women and not even above 10 drinks/occasion for men).
The authors point out that “Among males, no significant associations were found between either drinking frequency or drinking quantity and suicidal behaviors,” suggesting that intoxication is more important that the number of drinks consumed. For women, however (among whom the number of heavy drinkers was low), more frequent drinkers and those reporting more than 1 or 2 drinks per occasion had higher suicidal tendencies. It should be noted, however, that the women in this cohort were primarily non-drinkers or very occasional drinkers: 92% of the women reported consuming alcohol only 2-4 times/month or less frequently, and less than 2% of women were in the highest drinking category of drinking ≥ 4 times/week. Hence estimates of effect among women may be less reliable than those among men.
Overall, drinking alcohol according to the usual guidelines for “sensible drinking” did not increase the risk of suicidal ideation or attempt in this study. For both men and women, there were no significant increases in risk for those reporting no more than 1 to 2 drinks/occasion.
The authors report that 9.4% of males and 17.6% of females reported a history of major depression during the previous year. While their analyses adjusted for this, it is likely that these self-reports of depression did not fully adjust for this condition, generally assumed to be a major factor for suicidal behavior.
The strengths of this study include the large number of participants, and the fact that the cohort is derived from the general population. Also the authors had data on good indices of alcohol misuse, including scores from the AUDIT test for misuse and a history of blackouts associated with excessive alcohol consumption.
The main weaknesses relate to its cross-sectional data collection (with a history of alcohol consumption and of suicidal behaviors being from the same previous year); hence, it is not possible to judge causation between the two. Also, obviously, the study did not include any information related to “successful” suicidal attempts that may have occurred in this population prior to data collection. Reviewer McEvoy stated: “I think that the authors appropriately acknowledged the cross-sectional limitation of their study, and inability to draw causal inferences. I think one of the important contributions of this study is that it indicates that a pattern of excessive drinking, with black outs, may be risk factor for suicide. Regardless of the direction of causality, this finding has clinical implications for intervention and treatment.”
Forum member McCormick added: “Correlation doesn’t mean cause, as we all know. Alcohol might be part of the cause in heavy drinkers, but this paper doesn’t confirm that.” Forum member Skovenborg agreed with the comments of other members: “This type of study, using cross-sectional data, cannot sort out the confounding issues nor address the causality of drinking volume and drinking patterns. To my knowledge the egg and hen question has never been solved – whether the depression or the heavy drinking came first.”
Depression and suicidal tendencies: Reviewer Finkel commented that “Depressive disease in one form or another is pervasive in our society. It is basically the cause of suicide. I am unfamiliar with Korea, but would be surprised were things very different there. More women than men attempt suicide, yet more men die of suicide, probably because the sexes choose different methods: men often shoot themselves in the head, usually fatal; women often take what seems an overdose of pills, not so lethal. Again, I’m citing what I learned practicing in the western world.” He continued: “I would view the relationships exposed in this paper as most likely reflecting that depressed people are sometimes driven to drink to great excess, the more depressed, the more some drink. Black-outs and suicides ensue. I won’t deny that excessive drinking may loosen controls, thus making suicide more likely, but I believe the shoe fits the other way round most of the time. Obviously, the data available in this study cannot distinguish between the two directions.”
The epidemiology of suicide: Forum member Thelle commented: “Suicide epidemiology is not a simple exercise. I have recently been supervisor to a PhD student (Finn Gjertsen) on suicide statistics, and I have provided a few of her findings.” Sections of the work of Giertsen that were provided by Thelle indicate that suicide rates are remarkably stable within populations, even though rates vary markedly across populations. The causes of suicide are poorly defined: undoubtedly social factors within populations relate to suicide rates, with one hypothesis being that an imbalance between integration within the society and the amount of regulation imposed upon them may be important. Others have suggested that suicide increases where there is “need, hunger, and unemployment.”
Forum member Ellison emphasized the large differences in suicide rates between populations. “The present study had adequate numbers of subjects for study, as suicide in Korea is much more common than in Europe and North America. However, there are large cultural differences between populations that limit the application of the findings in this study to other cultures.” Reviewer Evans pointed out that there are large differences in the distribution of genes affecting the metabolism of alcohol and aldehyde (especially ADH1B and ALDH2) between people in the west and those in Korea; these may also relate to differences in the association of alcohol with suicide between the two cultures.
Reviewer McEvoy added: “I was struck by the differences in drinking patterns between women and men, with women drinking much less than men, and many more women reporting non-drinking. I wonder if this reflects differences in societal acceptance of drinking among men and women, and whether women who drink regularly, or who have alcoholic tendencies, face greater censure than men, which could contribute to the greater risk of suicide/suicidal ideation among women at a lower level of alcohol use. I think this may be an important area for future research that the authors missed emphasizing.”
The present study evaluates the relation of alcohol consumption and the pattern of drinking with self-reports of suicidal ideation and suicidal attempts among more than 43,000 men and women in Korea, using data from a 2007-2011 survey. Overall, 11.3% of males and 21.2% of females reported that they had experienced suicidal ideation, and 0.8% of males and 1.1% of females had attempted suicide. High scores on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) and a history of alcoholic blackouts were associated with suicidal ideation among both men and women and, for males, with suicidal attempts.
There is little known about the epidemiology of suicidal tendencies, or the specific causes of suicide. It is generally agreed that depression is the most important risk factor for suicide, and depression can lead to alcohol abuse; however, alcohol abuse can also lead to depression. Unfortunately, with cross-sectional data, analyses such as those in this paper cannot sort out the confounding issues nor, more importantly, address the causality of alcohol consumption with suicidal tendencies. The egg and hen question has never been solved – whether the depression or the heavy drinking came first. Thus, whether alcohol abuse increases the risk of depression (that may lead to suicide) or whether depressed people turn to alcohol seeking relief, cannot be determined from analyses such as these. However, it is also noted that this study suggests that drinking alcohol according to the usual guidelines for “sensible drinking” (generally, advising no more than 1 to 2 drinks/day) is not associated with the risk of suicidal ideation or attempt.
Forum members also commented on the large differences between populations in suicidal tendencies, being much higher in Korea and Japan than in most of Europe and North America. This could limit the applicability of the conclusions of this study to western populations.
Comments on this critique have been provided by the following members of the International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research:
Ross McCormick, PhD, MSc, MBChB, Professor Emeritus, The University of Auckland; former Associate Dean, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Linda McEvoy, PhD, Department of Radiology, University of California at San Diego (UCSD), La Jolla, CA, USA
R. Curtis Ellison, MD. Section of Preventive Medicine & Epidemiology, Department of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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Critique 182: A major meta-analysis on the association of alcohol consumption with the risk of diabetes mellitus — 8 March 2016
Li X-H, Yu F-F, Zhou Y-H, He J. Association between alcohol consumption and the risk of incident type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis. Pre-publication: Am J Clin Nutr 2016; doi: 10.3945/ajcn.115.114389.
Background: Previous cohort studies have shown that moderate alcohol consumption was associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, whether these associations differ according to the characteristics of patients with T2D remains controversial.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore and summarize the evidence on the strength of the association between alcohol consumption and the subsequent risk of T2D by using a dose-response meta-analytic approach.
Design: We identified potential studies by searching the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases up to 24 March 2015. Prospective observational studies that evaluated the relation between alcohol consumption and the risk of T2D and reported its effect estimates with 95% CIs were included.
Results: Analyses were based on 706,716 individuals (275,711 men and 431,005 women) from 26 studies with 31,621 T2D cases. We detected a nonlinear relation between alcohol consumption and the risk of T2D, which was identified in all cohorts (P-trend, 0.001, P-nonlinearity, 0.001), in men (P-trend, 0.001, P-nonlinearity, 0.001), and in women (P-trend, 0.001, P-nonlinearity, 0.001). Compared with the minimal category of alcohol consumption, light (RR: 0.83; 95% CI: 0.73, 0.95; P, 0.005) and moderate (RR: 0.74; 95% CI: 0.67, 0.82; P, 0.001) alcohol consumption was associated with a lower risk of T2D. However, heavy alcohol consumption had little or no effect on subsequent T2D risk. Furthermore, the summary RR ratio (RRR; male to female) of the comparison between moderate alcohol consumption and the minimal alcohol categories for T2D was significantly higher, and the pooled RRR (current smoker to never smoker) of light alcohol consumption was significantly reduced.
Conclusions: Light and moderate alcohol consumption was associated with a lower risk of T2D, whereas heavy alcohol consumption was not related to the risk of T2D.
Most prospective cohort studies (e.g., Stampfer et al, de Vegt et al, Wannamethee et al) have consistently shown that light-to-moderate drinkers are at a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) than are non-drinkers or heavy drinkers. There have also been meta-analyses and reviews that support beneficial effects on the risk of DM of moderate alcohol consumption (Koppes et al, Baliunas et al, Carlsson et al). The present meta-analysis is based on a very large sample-size (more than 700,000 subjects with over 31,000 cases of DM) which has allowed the investigators to not only evaluate the overall main effect but to carry out a number of sub-group analyses for estimating the effects of alcohol on DM risk.
In the present study, after an extensive review of the literature and exclusion of studies with incomplete or inappropriate information, data from a total of 26 observational studies were used. Eleven studies included in the meta-analysis were from the USA, 9 from Europe, 4 from Asia, and 2 from Australia. As with any meta-analysis, there were problems with heterogeneity among papers. The authors used appropriate statistical methods for attempting to put each study’s assessments of alcohol into consumption categories of “light” (≤ 12 g/day), “moderate” (>12- <24 g/day), and “heavy” (≥ 24 g/day). The referent group was made up of the lowest alcohol intake category in each study, but it appears that in all but 2 studies (in which the comparison group was “none”), the investigators used “never drinkers” for the referent group, in other words removing ex-drinkers from such a group.
Overall, the study reports that light and moderate drinkers had a significantly reduced risk of developing DM. For light drinkers, in comparison with non-drinkers, the overall risk ratio for DM was 0.83, with 95% CIs of 0.73, 0.95 (P = 0.005). For moderate drinkers the RR was 0.74, with 95% CIs of 0.67, 0.82 (P = 0.001). Thus, data from this meta-analysis indicate a 17% and 26% reduction in the risk of DM for these two drinking categories, respectively. For subjects classified as heavy users of alcohol, the RR was 0.98, with 95% CIs of 0.83, 1.09, P = 0.480), interpreted as no effect. In a figure in the paper showing the separate results for each individual study included, with only one or two exceptions the point estimates for the risk of DM were 1.0 or less than 1.0 for light and moderate drinkers. Thus, data from almost all of the studies support the overall finding of a decrease in risk of DM for light or moderate drinkers.
The authors also carried out analyses to evaluate potential confounding or modification by sex, age, BMI, smoking, physical activity, and family history of DM. In each sub-category, the point estimate of the risk ratio associated with light or moderate alcohol consumption was less than 1.0, adding further to the robustness of the overall conclusions of a reduction in risk of DM from alcohol intake. Similarly, for all subjects as well as for men and women separately, there was a clear U-shaped curve for the association between alcohol and DM. The nadir of the effect (the strongest protective effect) was just over 20 grams of alcohol per day (about 2 typical drinks), and even the risk for heavy drinkers did not reach that of non-drinkers.
Specific comments on the study by Forum members: Forum member Ellison noted: “The data presented indicate that almost all of the separate studies included in the meta-analysis had adjusted their results for BMI or waist circumference. Many previous studies have shown that light-to-moderate drinkers have less obesity than non-drinkers, which raises the possibility that the authors have adjusted for one of the mechanisms by which alcohol reduces the risk of DM. If this is the case, the adjusted estimates of effect of alcohol on DM found in this paper could be under-estimates of the true effect.” Reviewer Skovenborg agreed that this was a well-done meta-analysis that confirmed the expected outcomes. He also noted: “It is somewhat surprising to me that the relation between alcohol consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes differs according to smoking status.”
Reviewer Finkel stated: “Although we’ve seen these results before, this redux is welcome in the face of the massive and still increasing numbers of diabetics among us. DM is a mean disease, which viciously challenges the cardiovascular system and creates other havocs. As for patients who have already developed diabetes, endocrinologists of my acquaintance and the conservative American Diabetes Association agree that moderate alcohol consumption is beneficial to such patients. I have long held that diabetics, more than most, need that extra edge, as long as they remember to eat (so as to avoid hypoglycemia). It is shocking to continue to encounter physicians so ill-informed or incorrectly convinced that diabetes is a contraindication to even modest quantities of alcohol.”
Forum member de Gaetano agreed that some physicians are not aware that the protective effects of moderate alcohol are especially important for patients who already have diabetes. A number of randomized clinical trials have confirmed beneficial effects of moderate drinking among diabetics, most recently studies by Shai et al and Gepner et al.
Forum member Ursini stated: “I agree with the comments from other Forum members that there is a strong a positive effect of alcohol (better wine with foods) on diabetes; this is supported by what we learned from basic science. There is a problem, however, with getting this message to the medical establishment and the public. Many of the diabetologists I know refuse to accept this evidence and keep telling their patients that alcohol is a poison, particularly for diabetics. My disappointing feeling is that this view is based on something other than scientific evidence.”
Reviewer Stockley and others pointed out the marked increase in the occurrence of diabetes worldwide, and added: “Almost 300 people in Australia are newly diagnosed with diabetes every day, and the incidence is projected to approximately double in the next 15 years. This adds to the importance of providing simple messages to the public as to what constitutes a healthy diet and lifestyle that may reduce the risk of this disease.” Forum members agreed that, for most adults, moderate alcohol consumption should be considered as a component of such a healthy lifestyle.
Are there differences in effect according to the type of alcoholic beverage consumed? The authors did not provide results separately according to the type of alcoholic beverage consumed. This is unfortunate, as people generally do not drink alcohol per se, but various beverages that contain alcohol. Forum member Van Velden thought that this was a well done meta-analysis, stating that their own studies on this topic supported similar conclusions. “We could not explain the reason for the lower incidence associated with alcohol intake, but in our studies it was red wine intervention that stimulated insulin secretion that resulted in lower blood glucose levels.”
Reviewer Estruch had similar concerns: “This is a well-performed meta-analysis that confirms the protective role against developing diabetes of the light-to-moderate intake of alcoholic beverages; this is probably due to an increase in insulin sensitivity. However, I miss in the discussion whether this protective effect should be attributed to alcohol (ethanol) or other components of alcoholic beverages (for instance, polyphenols). In our groups we have performed short-term randomized clinical trials (e.g., Chive-Blanch et al) exploring the different effects of alcohol and non-alcoholic compounds of wine on insulin sensitivity. We have found that fasting glucose remained constant throughout the studies, while mean adjusted plasma insulin and HOMA-IR decreased after both red wine and dealcoholized red wine. These results support a beneficial effect of the non-alcoholic fraction of red wine (mainly polyphenols) on insulin resistance, conferring greater protective effects on cardiovascular disease from red wine than from other alcoholic beverages. With beer, the effect was not so clear, perhaps because beer contains a lesser content of polyphenols.”
Forum member Mattivi noted: “I am reluctant to accept the odd concept that alcohol is one of the most widely consumed beverages; ethanol should rather be considered as an important ingredient of beverages having a rather different composition. Can we consider ethanol, from a mechanistic point of view, as the sole active agent? Very likely ethanol is a main player here, but at least in some beverages there are several other compounds with reported anti-diabetic activity. I do hope in the future to see meta-analyses considering the separate effects of the different alcoholic beverages.” Forum reviewer Lanzmann-Petithory agreed strongly that wine has shown greater protection against DM, and many other chronic diseases, than have other types of beverages containing alcohol.
References from Forum Review
Baliunas DO, Taylor BJ, Irving H, Roerecke M, Patra J, Mohapatra S, Rehm J. Alcohol as a risk factor for type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetes Care 2009;32:2123–2132.
Carlsson S, Hammar N, Grill V. Alcohol consumption and type 2 diabetes: meta-analysis of epidemiological studies indicates a U-shaped relationship. Diabetologia 2005;48:1051–1054.
Chiva-Blanch G, Urpi-Sarda M, Ros E, Valderas-Martinez P, Casas R, Arranz S, Guillén M, Lamuela-Raventós RM, Llorach R, Andres-Lacueva C, Estruch R. Effects of red wine polyphenols and alcohol on glucose metabolism and the lipid profile: A randomized clinical trial. Clin Nutr 2013;32:200-206 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2012.08.022.
de Vegt F, Dekker JM, Groeneveld WJ, Nijpels G, Stehouwer CD, Bouter LM, Heine RJ. Moderate alcohol consumption is associated with lower risk for incident diabetes and mortality: the Hoorn Study. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2002;57:53–60.
Gepner Y, Golan R, Harman-Boehm I, . . . Stampfer MJ, Shai I, et al. Effects of Initiating Moderate Alcohol Intake on Cardiometabolic Risk in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes. A 2-Year Randomized, Controlled Trial. Ann Intern Med 2015;163:569-579. doi:10.7326/M14-1650
Koppes LL, Dekker JM, Hendriks HF, Bouter LM, Heine RJ. Moderate alcohol consumption lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis of prospective observational studies. Diabetes Care 2005;28:719 –725.
Shai I, Wainstein J, Harman-Boehm I, Raz I, Fraser D, Rudich A, et al. Glycemic effects of moderate alcohol intake among patients with type 2 diabetes: a multicenter, randomized, clinical intervention trial. Diabetes Care 2007;30:3011-3016. [PMID: 17848609]
Stampfer MJ, Colditz GA, Willett WC, Manson JE, Arky RA, Hennekens CH, Speizer FE. A prospective study of moderate alcohol drinking and risk of diabetes in women. Am J Epidemiol 1988;128:549–558.
Wannamethee SG, Camargo CA Jr., Manson JE, Willett WC, Rimm EB. Alcohol drinking patterns and risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus among younger women. Arch Intern Med 2003;163:1329–1336.
Most previous studies have shown that consumers of light-to-moderate amounts of alcoholic beverages tend to have a significant reduction in their subsequent risk of developing Type II diabetes mellitus (DM). The purpose of the present study was to explore and summarize the evidence on the strength of the association between alcohol consumption and the subsequent risk of DM by using a dose-response meta-analytic approach. The authors identified 26 prospective cohort studies providing data appropriate for a meta-analysis; their analyses were based on 706,716 individuals (275,711 men and 431,005 women) with 31,621 cases of DM.
This meta-analysis reports that light and moderate drinkers have a significantly reduced risk of developing DM. For “light” drinkers (defined as an average of ≤ 12 g/day of alcohol), in comparison with non-drinkers, the overall risk ratio for DM was 0.83, with 95% CIs of 0.73, 0.95 (P = 0.005). For “moderate” drinkers (>12- <24 g/day), the RR was 0.74, with 95% CIs of 0.67, 0.82 (P = 0.001). Thus, data from this meta-analysis indicate a 17% and 26% reduction in the risk of DM, respectively, for these two drinking categories.
For subjects classified as “heavy” users of alcohol (reported intake averaging ≥ 24 g/day), the RR was 0.98, with 95% CIs of 0.83, 1.09, P = 0.480), interpreted as no effect. In a figure in the paper showing the separate results for each individual study included, the point estimates for the risk of DM were 1.0 or less than 1.0 for light and moderate drinkers in essentially all studies. Thus, data from the individual studies support the overall finding of a decrease in risk of DM for light or moderate drinkers.
Sub-group analyses showed that when subjects were stratified by sex, age, BMI, smoking, physical activity, and family history of DM, the point estimates of the risk ratios associated with light or moderate alcohol consumption were less than 1.0 in all groups, adding further to the robustness of the overall conclusions of a reduction in risk of DM from alcohol intake. Similarly, for all subjects, as well as for men and women separately, there was a clear U-shaped curve for the association. The nadir of the effect was just over 20 grams of alcohol per day (about 2 typical drinks), and even the risk of heavy drinkers did not reach the estimated risk of non-drinkers.
Forum members considered this to be a well-done analysis that confirms most previous results from prospective studies indicating a reduction in the risk of developing DM associated with moderate drinking. Further, an increasing number of randomized clinical trials are supporting such beneficial effects on the development and clinical treatment of DM. The Forum thought it unfortunate that beverage-specific results were not available in this study, as increasingly it is being shown that, beyond alcohol effects, there are polyphenols and other substances in wine and beer that provide additional protection against diabetes. Further, the Forum felt it important to also emphasize the protective effects against cardiovascular disease among subjects who already have DM, who are especially vulnerable to coronary heart disease and other effects of atherosclerosis.
Overall, this meta-analysis based on a large number of subjects indicates that the risk of DM is considerable lower among light and moderate drinkers than among abstainers. This finding supports the contention that, for most middle-aged and older adults (with the exception of individuals with specific prohibitions against alcohol such as former drug or alcohol abuse, certain types of neurological or severe hepatic disease, etc.), moderate alcohol consumption should be considered as a component of a “healthy lifestyle” that reduces the risk of diabetes and most of the chronic diseases of ageing.
R. Curtis Ellison, MD, Professor of Medicine & Public Health, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
Ramon Estruch, MD, PhD. Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Spain
Dominique Lanzmann-Petithory,MD, PhD, Nutrition/Cardiology, Praticien Hospitalier Hôpital Emile Roux, Paris, France
Fulvio Mattivi, MSc, Head of the Department of Food Quality and Nutrition, Research and Innovation Centre, Fondazione Edmund Mach, in San Michele all’Adige, Italy
Diewertje Sluik, DrPH, Division of Human Nutrition, Wageningen University, NL.
Creina Stockley, PhD, MSc Clinical Pharmacology, MBA; Health and Regulatory Information Manager, Australian Wine Research Institute, Glen Osmond, South Australia, Australia
Fulvio Ursini, MD, Dept. of Biological Chemistry, Universityof Padova, Padova, Italy
Andrew L. Waterhouse, PhD, Department of Viticulture and Enology, University of California, Davis, USA
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Dr Peter Ellyard is a futurist, strategist and a leading international conference speaker. He is a graduate of Sydney University (BSc.Agr) and of Cornell University (MS , Ph.D).
He is currently Chairman of the Preferred Futures Institute and the Preferred Futures Group, which he founded in 1991. He also Chairs the Sustainable Prosperity Foundation.
Dr Ellyard is a highly experienced executive. He is the former Executive Director for the Australian Commission for the Future. He held CEO positions in a number of public sector organizations over 15 years including two associated with Environment and Planning, and one with Industry and Technology. He was also Chief of Staff of an Environment Minister in Canberra for 3 years.
He is Adjunct Professor of Intergenerational Strategies at the University of Queensland and a Fellow of the Australian College of Educators, the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand ,and the Australian Institute of Management. He is an elected Member of the International Union of Associations, based in Brussels, which has 45,000 international NGO members. He is also a Director of Green Cross Australia.
He has been a Senior Adviser to the United Nations system for more than 30 years including to the 1992 Earth Summit where he was a senior advisor on both the climate change and the biodiversity conventions. In this he was the only Australian and one of only 20 globally. At other times he has been a senior consultant to the UNEP, UNDP and UNESCO.
Dr Ellyard is the author of the best selling book Ideas for the New Millennium (1998, 2001) and Designing 2050: Pathways to Sustainable Prosperity on Spaceship Earth (2008). He is an enlightening, challenging, thought-provoking and inspirational speaker.
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17.10.18 | Article by Mazzy-Mae Green | Art, culture
© Urs Fischer, photo: Stefan Altenburger, courtesy of the artist and Gagosian
Modern Matter’s editor-in-chief, Olu Odukoya, met Urs Fischer in a bar by chance on a trip to Zurich, and there, they had a discussion about what linked the artist’s wildly heterogeneous and disparate practice, and how visuals could be curated from that. Odukoya suggested that all of the artworks which he particularly liked of Fischer’s were ones which were included some representation – however abstract – of women: black-and-white silver screen starlets covered by slices of fruit, or warped nude figures, or a drawing which suggested a girl’s open mouth and tongue. While female figures might not be the first thing a viewer may think of when they think of Urs Fischer, it was agreed that they formed the basis for some of his most striking works. On returning to the UK, Modern Matter received an email from Urs Fischer, laying out an idea for a visual essay that he had devised from their conversation. The subject line read: Girls, Old And New, and with this in mind as a theme, Olu Odukoya edited a selection of Fischer’s work – all of which contain some abstract-or-literal representation of girls – for Modern Matter’s sixth issue, a year after discussion with the artist first began.
Until 3rd November, Gagosian is presenting the installation “Dasha” – a larger-than-life-size paraffin and microcrystalline wax sculpture of the Czech-born beauty and friend of the artist Dagmar Kozelkova – known as Dasha, and the piece recalls the quixotic seduction of Fischer’s older works, showing that his representation of the female form still veers in perplexing and fascinating directions. In the artwork, Dasha is seated in a chair, and wears a pink dress that stops at the foot of her heeled sandals. A series of wicks have been placed strategically on her body that will eventually reduce her to a melted candle – a show of materiality that runs through Fischer’s œuvre. This process asks the viewer to consider the gravity and momentum of life and mortality, which is then juxtaposed with the minimalism and beauty of a one-piece installation: memento mori à la Urs Fischer.
Dasha herself is an interesting character: the former wife of Roman Abramovich, owner of the Garage, which the Guardian has referred to as “the Moscow equivalent of the Tate Modern,” and the editor-in-chief of Pop magazine; it feels reductive to introduce her through her ex-husband, but she is also at the helm of two major institutions without any previous arts or journalistic experience. That is not to say that she is not intriguing: her capacity to make good business choices has cemented her place in the fabric of the global arts scene, to the dismay of critics. Her beauty and socialite-level friendships – the Serpentine’s Hans Ulrich Obrist is a fan – have further made her a tabloid favourite. It feels natural that Dasha should find herself the subject of her friend’s sculpture, her elegant figure sitting comfortably in her glamorous attire.
It is not unusual for Fischer to base his works on a friend: in fact, this has long since been a definitive feature of his practice, along with his fascination with mythology. Aside from the incorporation of personal aspects of his life, Fischer is difficult to pin down: since Fischer began showing his artworks in the mid-nineteen-nineties, his practice has expanded to encompass a multi-faceted and playful body of pieces, from slow-melting wax sculptures to birdfeed bread houses. He has shown his works at the New Museum and The Museum of Contemporary Art, and is a regular at Sadie Coles and Gagosian, with the latter dedicating the entirety of its 2018 Frieze exhibition space to Fischer, showing a collection of his large-scale mirror paintings, alongside two small space dogs. He now dominates a corpulent share of the gallery scene, and his work is worth seeing, not only because it is visually stimulating, but also because Fischer understands popular culture – and plays with it.
The Kind of Joy That’s Erupting out of Ruined Buildings
I Want to Do as I like; Invent My Own Interests
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Sobriety and Elegance in the Baroque: Portraits from the Collection of the University of Notre Dame
Gonzales Coque | Domenico Dupra | Gerard van Honthorst | Cornelius Johnson | Sir Godfrey Kneller | Sir Peter Lely (Pieter Van Der Faes) | Isaac Luttichuys | Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt | Daniel Mytens the Elder | Jean Marc Nattier | John Opie | Jean Baptiste Oudry | Sir Henry Raeburn | Jan Antonisz van Ravesteyn | George Romney | Jean Frederic Schall | Pierre Subleyras | Abraham Lambertsz van den Tempel | Louis Tocque | Elisabeth Louise Vigee-Lebrun
This is the first complete exhibition formed from the art collection of the University of Notre Dame for exposition elsewhere. Although Notre Dame regularly displays a portion of its collection in the University Art Gallery, and often lends individual works to important exhibitions, few persons realize the size, range, and quality of its holdings. Only about one third of the portraits are included in this exhibition, and portraits form only a small part of the whole collection of some 1,200 items. In addition to paintings, there are drawings, tapestries, sculpture, ivories, porcelains, jewels, furniture, and ritual objects.
Our attention was directed to the excellent paintings to be found at Notre Dame by the art historian Professor Erich Herzog, University of Frankfurt, who saw them during 1958-59 while he was visiting professor in the department of Art at the University of Chicago. Now, in cooperation with the departments of art at both universities, the Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago is privileged to bring a portion of the Notre Dame collection to the Quadrangles.
From Notre Dame's ever growing collection, the Baroque portraits presented in this exhibition were chosen by the authors of the catalogue, Miss Bertha H. Wiles, Associate Professor of Art and Curator of the Max Epstein Archive; Mr. Francis H. Dowley, Associate Professor of Art; and Mrs. Richard B. Philbrick, Assistant Curator, Max Epstein Archive; together with Mr. Earl E. Rosenthal, Assistant Professor of Art, who had accompanied Professor Herzog on the exploratory trip to Notre Dame; all of the Department of Art; and by Francis Strain Biesel, Director of Exhibitions for the Renaissance Society.
Harold Haydon, President
The Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago.
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Nick Hannula // Published January 28, 2009 in The Concordian
The 2008 Minnesota US Senate race may finally be at its end, and its results, with the associated long running recount and legal battles, has shown the need for reform in Minnesota electoral law.
Incumbent Senator Norm Coleman and challenger Al Franken each won about 42 percent of the vote, with Independence Party candidate Dean Barkley scoring 15 percent. Franken appears to have prevailed in the long-running recount, and could be seated in the Senate soon. However, Minnesota has already been one Senator short for several weeks, and depending on how long the legal battles drag on, we could be underrepresented in the Senate for months to come.
The length of the recount is not the only electoral problem that requires reform: neither Franken nor Coleman came anywhere near winning a majority of the vote. If Franken does indeed prevail in the recount and obligatory court battles, he will have barely won a narrow victory to the dissatisfaction of the majority of Minnesota voters; 58 perecnt will have not voted for the winner.
Franken’s Senate race is not an outlier in Minnesota’s recent electoral history. Coleman won his seat with less than 50 percent of the vote in 2002. Minnesota’s gubernatorial election has not been won by a majority of the vote since 1994, having been won with 37 percent, 44 percent, and 46 percent of the vote in 1998, 2002, and 2006, respectively. In the 2008 elections, two Minnesota congressional seats, the third and sixth districts, were won without a majority of the vote.
The fact that most voters did not choose former Governor Jesse Ventura, Governor Tim Pawlenty, Senator Norm Coleman, Senator-to-be Al Franken, Representative Erik Paulsen, and Representative Michele Bachmann in their respective races is problematic in that the voter’s choices are not accurately portrayed through the election results. Third-party candidates have skewed results away from whichever candidate is actually preferred by the voters. The Independence Party and other third parties hold a strong place in Minnesota, and, as such, they should not be disenfranchised in our system. Rather, they should exist within a system that allows a candidate, no matter the party, to win with a majority of the vote.
There is an electoral system that can resolve both the issues surrounding the recount and the problem of non-majority election wins. It is known as a runoff system. There are two major runoff systems that Minnesota should consider. The first is a two-round runoff. A two-round runoff system would mean that, if no candidate attains an absolute majority on Election Day, the top two candidates proceed to a second round soon afterwards. The winner at the second round wins the office. Similar systems are already in place in states and localities nationwide, including Louisiana and Georgia.
The other choice is instant runoff voting, or IRV. In IRV, voters mark their choices for any given office in order of preference. If their first choice is not among the top two vote-getters, their vote is redistributed to their second choice. For example, in last year’s Senate race, a voter could have marked Barkley as their first choice and either Coleman or Franken as their second choice. As Barkley ended up in third place, his votes would have moved to Franken and Coleman, depending on how individual voters marked their ballots. The end result would have been a clear majority victory for either Franken or Coleman, thus negating any need for any prolonged recount.
Regardless of the choice that is ultimately made, electoral reform is needed in Minnesota. We cannot have our elected officials tied up in legal battles when they should be representing us, nor can we have them take office without the election results being anything else besides the best representation of the voters’ choice.
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H.M.S. Mars and H.M.S. Formidable logbook, 1862-1863
This volume contains logbooks of the H.M.S. Mars and the H.M.S. Formidable. The Mars was captained by James Newburgh Strange, and this log was kept by Midshipman Frederick John Rendell from January 1, 1862 through February 7, 1863. It contains... more
This volume contains logbooks of the H.M.S. Mars and the H.M.S. Formidable. The Mars was captained by James Newburgh Strange, and this log was kept by Midshipman Frederick John Rendell from January 1, 1862 through February 7, 1863. It contains fourteen maps, four pen sketches, and two watercolor sketches, and it was kept while cruising in the Levant, stopping at Athens, Beirut, Larnaka, and other locations, thence to Spithead, England The logbook of the H.M.S. Formidable, bearing the flag of Vice Admiral Sir William Johnstone Hope and captained by William Garnham Luard, was also kept by Rendell. Entries were made from February 8-May 2, 1863, while the ship was at Sheerness, England less
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Nancy Sifton collection on Rudolf Nureyev, 1960-2013 [bulk 1963-1993]
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Rudolf Nureyev (1938-1993) was a Soviet born ballet dancer and choreographer who attained political asylum in France, and spent much of his career performing in Western Europe and the United States. The Nancy Sifton collection on Rudolf Nureyev... more
Rudolf Nureyev (1938-1993) was a Soviet born ballet dancer and choreographer who attained political asylum in France, and spent much of his career performing in Western Europe and the United States. The Nancy Sifton collection on Rudolf Nureyev chronicles the dance career and posthumous acclaim of Nureyev through photographs, clippings, posters, and programs compiled by author, researcher, and dance enthusiast, Nancy Sifton. less
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Connecticut Health Investigative Team (http://c-hit.org/2012/09/20/connecticut_hospitals_dont_make_top_performer_list/)
Connecticut Hospitals Don’t Make ‘Top Performer’ List
By Lisa Chedekel | September 20, 2012
Connecticut is the only New England state—and one of just three nationally—to have no hospitals designated as “Top Performers” by The Joint Commission, which issued an annual report gauging the performance of more than 3,300 accredited hospitals on 45 accountability measures linked to positive patient outcomes.
The Commission’s report lists 620 hospitals, in 47 states, that it says are “leading the way nationally in using evidence-based care processes closely linked to positive patient outcomes.” Every state has at least one hospital on the list—except Connecticut, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Ten hospitals in Massachusetts, 4 in Maine, 4 in New Hampshire, 3 in Vermont and one in Rhode Island were designated as top performers.
The Joint Commission report notes that many hospitals not recognized as top performers “are still performing well on accountability measures, but there is room for improvement.”
Michele Sharp, spokeswoman for the Connecticut Hospital Association, said Connecticut’s 30 acute-care hospitals are all “improving the quality of care they provide. Additionally, this report shows just one part of the hospital quality picture and may not be relevant for some patients.”
She said many other factors are important when choosing where to receive care, such as where a physician practices, specialty care a patient may need, insurance coverage, and how close the hospital is to the patient’s home.
“We encourage patients to use this information to talk with their physician and caregivers to make the right choice for their own care,” she said.
Of the 620 hospitals recognized as ‘Top Performers on Key Quality Measures,” 26 percent are rural hospitals, 45 percent are non-profit hospitals, and 49 percent have between 100 and 300 beds. Major teaching hospitals account for 5 percent of the recipients.
The number of hospitals recognized by the Joint Commission increased more than 50 percent from the list’s debut last year, when one Connecticut hospital—Griffin, in Derby—made the cut.
The top-performer designation is based on performance related to accountability measures for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, children’s asthma care, inpatient psychiatric services, venous thromboembolism (VTE) care, and stroke care.
Each of the top performers met two 95-percent performance thresholds on 2011 accountability measure data. Each hospital achieved performance of 95 percent or above on composite scores that include all the accountability measures for which it reports data to The Joint Commission—one for measures with at least 30 eligible cases, and the other including measures with fewer patients.
Overall, more than 88 percent of hospitals nationally achieved composite scores of greater than 90 percent. Since 2002, hospitals have continuously shown improvement on core measures.
The report comes as 23 Connecticut hospitals prepare to forfeit Medicare funds, starting in October, under a new federal policy that penalizes hospitals with significant numbers of patients who are readmitted within a month of discharge. The penalties are based on the percent of heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia patients who return to the hospital for any reason within 30 days.
The Joint Commission accredits and certifies more than 19,000 health care organizations and programs in the U.S.
The view the list of Top Performers on Key Quality Measures click here.
Hospital Errors Persist, State Probes Rare
Incidents of pressure ulcers, wrong-site surgeries and other surgical errors reported by Connecticut hospitals have increased in the last five years, despite myriad efforts to curb them, a new state report shows.
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heartatek on October 7, 2012 at 5:20 pm said:
Where’s the list of the hospitals??
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How Far Can ‘Made in Canada’ Go?
Features / April 16 2017 / Shelley White /
Sun, sand and surf are not three things we’re internationally renowned for in Canada. Yet one of our hottest exports of the moment is Shan, a line of chic, high-end resort and swimwear that is designed and manufactured entirely in Laval, Que.
In addition to flagship stores in Montreal and Toronto, Shan has boutiques in Miami and the Hamptons, and 65 per cent of its revenue comes from the 30-odd countries it ships to, says Jean-François Sigouin, vice-president at Shan.
Shan is a line of high-end resort and swimwear that is designed and manufactured in Laval, Que., which allows it to retain full control over its product. As 65 per cent of its revenue comes from abroad, the “Made in Canada” brand works for the company because its international buyers recognize that to mean quality, the company says.
The suits aren’t cheap – they run about $300 each – but that’s sort of the point, says Mr. Sigouin.
“The philosophy of the brand is to offer quality instead of quantity,” he says. By manufacturing in Laval instead of overseas, the company has full control over its product. “We are totally vertically integrated from the design to production to retail because we have everything in the same building.”
Mr. Sigouin says it does cost more to manufacture in Canada. (“You cannot imagine,” he says.) But although lower margins can be a challenge, the “Made in Canada” brand works for Shan, says Mr. Sigouin, because the international buyers that carry its swimsuits have come to know it means quality.
The “Made in Canada” label works particularly well for products where Canada’s image is intrinsically linked to them, like ice wine, maple syrup or winter apparel, says David Soberman, professor of marketing at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management.
“Some retailers only care about margins, they don’t care where it comes from, from but for retailers that want to sell quality, they care,” he says.
“Last winter I visited our main distributors and I was in Russia and I had a chance to ask, would you like us to outsource our products to give you better margins, better profit when you sell Shan products? They said, ‘No, it’s the inverse, give us higher quality product rather than lower, because we have so many problems with the other brands on the market.’”
But is “Made in Canada” brand a valuable selling point for Canadian businesses, especially considering the extra costs of manufacturing here?
It can be, says David Soberman, professor of marketing at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. He says the “Made in Canada” label probably works particularly well for products where Canada’s image is intrinsically linked to them, like ice wine, maple syrup or winter apparel, but he points out that when it comes to manufacturing, Canada is actually most well-known for planes, trains and automobiles.
“Bombardier is the biggest train manufacturer in the world and one of the largest aircraft manufacturers,” he says. “Does the Canadian reputation have a big effect? To the extent that Canada is educated and highly sophisticated, yes it does. For example, people feel they are comfortable dealing with Bombardier and negotiating deals, they will get what they expect, which is why Bombardier is successful.” This “dependable, reliable” reputation of Canada could give businesses an advantage on the world stage, says Dr. Soberman.
“It would be a secondary consideration so that when two products are perceived as being very similar, ‘Made in Canada’ can create an advantage,” he says.
Melissa Aronczyk, associate professor at the school of communications and information at Rutgers University and author of Branding the Nation: The Global Business of National Identity, says that the world’s view of Canada is a positive one, and those feelings tend to stick.
Canadian brands in the spotlight – from Canada Goose parkas to Toronto superstar Drake’s OVO clothing line – have added a cool factor to Canadian goods that also resonates. (Photo: Drake greets fans during the 2013 Much Music Video Awards in Toronto. By Aaron Vincent Elkaim/The Canadian Press)
“Canada is admired abroad,” says Dr. Aronczyk. “The moose, mountains, Mounties stereotype, believe it or not, still really holds sway. And of course, there’s [the Canadian] reputation for niceness, which you wouldn’t think would have anything to do with ‘Made in Canada.’ What does niceness have to do with a good quality product? But people tend to lump all of those qualities together and have a positive impression of Canada in general.”
This year, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania released its Best Countries report, conducted with BAV Consulting and U.S. News & World Report. The survey asked more than 16,000 people worldwide to evaluate countries across a wide range of criteria. Canada came in second in “Best Overall Countries” (after Germany), and came first in the “Quality of Life” subcategory, and in the top three for subcategories including “Education,” “Citizenship” and “Open for Business.”
But Dr. Soberman warns that while the whole idea of “Canadianness” can give a brand and image topspin, it can’t compensate for weaknesses or deficiencies in terms of product functionality.
“In fact, people can feel violated because they have a positive feeling about Canada,” he says. “They buy this product feeling that it’s going to be right for them and then it doesn’t work and they get really mad.”
Quality and safety is one of the attributes foreign buyers see as a feature of Canadian products. This is especially true for food and beverage items, such as maple syrup or wine. “They can trust the product, it’s not going to be a fake ice wine or unhealthy for them to drink,” says Allan Schmidt, president of Vineland Estates.
William Allaway, vice-president of operations at Acadian Maple Products in Upper Tantallon, N.S., says being made in Canada definitely has an advantage on the international scene when it comes to maple syrup.
“When we do trade shows in China or Europe, people are always willing to buy from us because they know we have a lot of food safety, modern equipment and people doing things right,” he says. “It’s also perceived as being clean, with wide open spaces, so all that plays into it.”
Ice wine is another area where being a Canadian product seals the deal. Vineland Estates Winery in Vineland, Ont., does about 25 per cent of their sales internationally, most of which is ice wine sold to China.
“They can trust the product, it’s not going to be a fake ice wine or unhealthy for them to drink, so there’s a trust level there,” says Allan Schmidt, president of Vineland Estates.
Jeff Swystun, president and chief marketing officer of Swystun Communications in Toronto, is a marketing adviser to startups and creative agencies. He agrees that the traditional “moose and Mounties” idea of Canada persists internationally, but that most Canadian brands are just too unknown to create any kind of following based upon country of origin.
“At best, we are seen as safe,” says Mr. Swystun. “If I was in charge of industry and innovation in Canada, I would focus on producing a host of commodity offers that represent quality at a lower price rather than anything that claims outright differentiation or innovation.”
Toronto-based business strategist Tony Chapman says that “wrapping your brand in your country’s flag does little unless the tenets of your brand match how your country is perceived by your target consumer.”
With Canada, he says, the most obvious connotation is “We the north. We can protect you from the cold. We make great ice wine. Come here to ski and snowboard. Then there are the more intangible qualities: our moral code, our values, our tolerance.”
Viberg Boot President Glen Viberg inserts laces into a hiking boot at his factory in Victoria, B.C. One of the products attractions is for buyers in places like Germany and Japan, where consumers have more of an ingrained sense of buying less and buying quality.
In other words: beer, maple syrup, ice wine, Ski-Doos, parkas – yes. “But ‘Made in Canada’ umbrellas, cars, suits?” says Mr. Chapman. “No.”
Raised by Wolves is a Montreal-based clothing and shoe line that might not immediately be pegged as Canadian – there’s not a Canadian flag in sight. But it produces most of its line in Canada – more than 80 per cent, according to co-founder Pete Williams – selling to 90 stores in 15 countries.
Mr. Williams says it costs, in some cases, three to four times more to manufacture in Canada, but “U.K. and European customers seem to be drawn to the place of origin and the Japanese customers specifically place a very high value on a ‘Made in Canada’ product,” he says.
He says recent Canadian brands in the spotlight – like parkas by Canada Goose and Toronto superstar Drake’s OVO clothing line – have added a cool factor to Canadian goods that also resonates.
“For us, it is worth it. The high cost is sometimes a struggle to deal with, especially with fluctuating currency rates. However, our customers have shown they are consistently willing to pay a premium for ‘Made in Canada,’” he says.
Whether “Made in Canada” works for a company or not depends on what the product is, according to business strategist Tony Chapman. So, beer, maple syrup, ice wine, Ski-Doos, parkas – yes. But umbrellas, cars, suits – no. Asia simply has lower manufacturing costs. And Mr. Chapman is skeptical that consumers care enough about ethically-sourced products to radically change their spending habits.
Another “Made in Canada” success story is Viberg Boot Manufacturing Ltd., a family-run boot and shoe company that has been manufacturing in Victoria for more than 80 years. Guy Ferguson, brand director at Viberg, says being made in Canada can hold a lot of sway with foreign markets.
“Almost the further away you get, the more it matters,” he says. “Because our product is so quality-driven and detail-driven, we’ve found success in places like Japan and Germany where they have a real ingrained sense of buying less and buying quality.” (Viberg footwear runs to about $700 a pair.)
He also says the “nature-loving Canadian” connotation works for them.
“For a lot of markets, their idea of Canada isn’t a daily commute in Toronto or a restaurant in Montreal, it’s mountains, lakes and trees. I definitely think that’s a huge factor for us because we have roots in the Pacific Northwest, roots in logging, forest fire fighting, hunting, a lot of these industries in the past fuelled this company.”
Manufacturing Viberg products in Canada also tells customers that its products are made under safe working conditions by people being paid a living wage, adds Mr. Ferguson.
“I think there’s a heightened awareness on the part of the consumer right now and I like to draw parallels between other industries, like the slow food movement, third-wave coffee,” he says. “We have all of these things right now where people are starting to pay more attention to where products come from, and clothing and footwear are components of a comprehensive lifestyle that people are becoming aware of.”
Mr. Chapman is skeptical that consumers care enough about ethically-sourced products to radically change their spending habits, and the higher cost of manufacturing in Canada is a hindrance that will hamper most companies.
“Sadly, Asia has a tremendous cost advantage, even when using our raw materials,” says Mr. Chapman. “[People] talk a big game, but rarely buy beyond immediate gratification.”
Mr. Sigouin says that when it comes to Shan, manufacturing in Quebec goes beyond profitability.
“We had so many options in the past to outsource and put out more volume and increase the margin, but for us we want to be proud of what we do more than being rich.”
“The moose, mountains, Mounties [Canadian] stereotype, believe it or not, still really holds sway,” according to Melissa Aronczyk, professor at Rutgers University.
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Writ Issued for the Humber East By-Election
Written by Administrator on November 4, 2014
A writ of election has been issued for the district of Humber East by Newfoundland and Labrador’s Chief Electoral Officer, Mr. Victor Powers. The by-election will take place on Tuesday, November 25, 2014.
The district Returning Office, located at 1A Lester Avenue, Corner Brook, is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Special Ballot voting is available during these hours.
Special Ballot voting is also available at Elections Newfoundland and Labrador’s head office at 39 Hallett Crescent in St. John’s.
Electors should take note of several important dates for this by-election:
The official nomination deadline is 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2014.
Advance poll voting will take place on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Special Ballot voting deadlines:
The deadline to apply for a Special Ballot kit is Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.
The deadline for completed Special Ballot kits to be returned to the district Returning Office is Wednesday, November 19 at 4:00 p.m.
The deadline for completed Special Ballot kits to be returned to Elections Newfoundland and Labrador’s head office is Friday, November 20, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.
Electors are encouraged to visit the Elections Newfoundland and Labrador website for information pertaining to voting qualifications, advance poll locations, regular poll locations, Special Ballot voting and more.
For more information please call 1-877-729-7987, or visit www.elections.gov.nl.ca. Electors may also contact the district Returning Officer, Ms. Carol Lahey.
Town of Massey Drive Community Bonfire
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Details of long weekend fatal collision could take weeks
Posted on August 9, 2017 by 40 Mile Commentator
By Justin Seward
RCMP say details of a fatal collision involving a nine-year-old Chestermere girl east of Dunmore on Aug. 7 could take weeks to piece together.
“It’s a technical investigation that requires some time,” said Redcliff RCMP S/Sgt. Sean Maxwell.
“We’ll be waiting for the recontructionist to come back with their report in a few weeks.”
The nine-year-old girl was a passenger in a Pontiac Sunfire driving westbound and collided with the trailer portion of the semi truck that was turning north on to Highway 41 around 3 p.m on the annual Civic Holiday Monday.
Additionally, two 12 year olds that were in the car were transported to hospital. One has life threatening injuries, while the other was in serious, but stable, condition.
The female driver of the car was listed in serious, but stable, condition.
At this time there were no drugs or alcohol involved in the collision.
Maxwell said RCMP are not releasing the names of the people involved in the accident.
There have been collisions in that area over the years and with these type of accidents the RCMP take the data of the collision and send it to Alberta Transportation for them to look at intersection,
“We monitor all the intersections,” said Maxwell.
“If we find that there’s specific issues, we might pay more specific attention in certain areas.”
He added it is too early in the preliminary investigation to make any sort of recommendation for safer driving strategies.
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Immigration and Asylum (other than DACA)
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Immigration is the international movement of people into a destination country of which they are not natives or where they do not possess citizenship in order to settle or reside there, especially as permanent residents or naturalized citizens, or to take up employment as a migrant worker or temporarily as a foreign worker.
Illegal immigration is the illegal entry of a person or a group of persons across a country's border, in a way that violates the immigration laws of the destination country, with the intention to remain in the country. Illegal immigration, as well as immigration in general, is overwhelmingly upward, from a poorer to a richer country. Living in another country illegally includes a variety of restrictions, as well as the risk of being detained and deported or of facing other sanctions.
Asylum is an ancient juridical concept, under which a person persecuted by their own country may be protected by another sovereign authority, such as another country or church official, who in medieval times could offer sanctuary. This right was already recognized by the Egyptians, the Greeks, and the Hebrews, from whom it was adopted into Western tradition.
-- All definitions from Wikipedia
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Re: Immigration and Asylum (other than DACA)
At end of migrant caravan, families fear what lies next
by Maya Averbuch and Joshua Partlow April 29 at 2:17 PM
TIJUANA, Mexico — After more than a month on the road, traversing 2,500 miles across Mexico, the migrants’ caravan came to an end on Sunday at an oceanside park where the U.S.-Mexico border fence juts into sea.
Some 200 Central American migrants who remain in the caravan were expected to turn themselves in to U.S. authorities later on Sunday with the hope they will be given asylum.
But first, there were weddings.
Four couples tied the knot at a ceremony at Friendship Park here, a place where families on opposite sides of the border are generally allowed to speak for a few hours on weekends, despite remaining on opposite sides of the fence. The nuptials underscored one of the migrants’ greatest fears now that they've reached the border: having their families torn apart once they turn themselves over to U.S. immigration authorities.
“We’re fighting so that people who already have kids together are recognized as a family,” said Emma Lozano, a pastor for Familia Latina Unida, an immigrants’ rights group based in Chicago, who performed the wedding ceremonies. The marriage certificate is “a legal document that shows they are a family, so that they don’t divide the family,”
In past years, migrant caravans have served as a way to call attention to the plight of migrants on a dangerous journey, but they often traveled in obscurity. This year, because of tweets from President Trump, the caravan has been tracked closely since it left southern Mexico more than a month ago. Trump demanded that Mexico do more to stop migrants from reaching the United States and used the caravan as justification for tighter border security.
As the group reached the border, U.S. officials have suggested that the migrants should stay in Mexico and warned them — and the activists helping them — from making false immigration claims, saying that they will be prosecuted if they do.
“To anyone that is associated with this caravan, Think Before You Act,” Rodney S. Scott, chief patrol agent in San Diego for the U.S. Border Patrol, said in a statement. “If anyone has encouraged you to illegally enter the United States, or make any false statements to U.S. government officials, they are giving you bad advice and they are placing you and your family at risk.”
The caravan started out with more than 1,000 people, but the numbers have dwindled as the group made its way north by foot, bus and train. Activists and immigration lawyers have helped organize the journey and given workshops on U.S. immigration law.
U.S. law generally allows foreigners to apply for asylum, although the vast majority of Central Americans who apply are not approved. Migrants who pass the initial “credible fear” screening often get assigned a date in immigration court and then are released after a few days in custody. U.S. officials say many migrants skip their court dates and try to live illegally in the United States.
More at: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/at-end-of-migrant-caravan-families-fear-what-lies-next/2018/04/29/4f2f9094-4b31-11e8-8082-105a446d19b8_story.html?utm_term=.20903ee32fa0
I'm watching the coverage on MSNBC. It is showing a large crowd of people at a border wall, many of whom are climbing the wall and sitting on top of it.
If these people wanted to help Trump's fear-mongering of them, they couldn't be providing better optics. It looks like we're a country under attack and walls won't keep out the attackers.
I wish they'd had better public relations advice.
Man.... I'm sorry to hear that. So many of these poor people are REAL victims of violence and persecution, legitimate asylum-seekers. Those who are showing off for the cameras are NOT being helpful....
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The woman who cuts my hair is Colombian. She and her family got into the US some 20+ years ago under political asylum. I haven't asked her about the circumstances. She is now applying for US citizenship.
I'm concerned that some of these wannabe asylum seekers would otherwise be granted asylum if they were anything other than latinos (or Muslims, for that matter).
4/29/2018, 10:22 pm Share Link to this post PM Birdz
I have the same reaction, Birdz. This administration doesn't want any more brown people in the country.
I agree. If they were arriving from Norway, I don't think Trump would have any problem with them joining us.
(The Hill) - At a campaign rally in Tennessee...Tuesday, Trump said that “in the end, Mexico is going to pay for the wall. They make all of this money, and they do absolutely nothing to stop people from going through Mexico, from Honduras and all these other countries, the caravan, all of this stuff,” the president said. “They do nothing to help us, nothing. They’re going to pay for the wall, and they’re going to enjoy it.”
Mexican President Pena Nieto's response came via twitter: President @realDonaldTrump: NO. Mexico will NEVER pay for a wall. Not now, not ever. Sincerely, Mexico (all of us).
(CNN) - US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested 114 undocumented immigrants working at an Ohio gardening business in one of its largest workplace raids in recent years.... Tuesday's arrests targeted employees of Corso's Flower and Garden Center in Sandusky and Castalia, Ohio....
A family member of one of the arrested Corso's workers who did not want to be identified spoke to CNN affiliate NBC 24. "My soon to be brother-in-law was deported this morning," she told the news station. "He was brought here as a young boy. He's worked at Corso's for many years. They paid him good money. By no means did they pay him what they think immigrants should be paid. They paid him good money. "He did a good job and worked hard to provide for his family. He's got a six-month-old daughter," she added.
More Republican family values....
Um WHICH American jobs were these workers taking?
And WHAT violent crimes were these workers busy committing?
And WHAT welfare cheats were there among these workers?
6/7/2018, 12:16 am Share Link to this post PM JustLis
(CNN) - Woman's forced labor for Salvadoran guerrillas means she must leave US, court rules
She was kidnapped by Salvadoran guerillas three decades ago, watched her husband be killed and forced to cook and clean for the militants. Now she can't stay in the US — because that was supporting terrorists, a court says.
The main appellate body of the immigration courts issued a divided opinion Wednesday with broad implications, finding that a woman from El Salvador is ineligible for status in the US because her 1990 abduction and forced labor amount to "material support" of a terrorist organization.
According to the court documents, the woman was kidnapped by the guerrillas in El Salvador and made to do the cooking and cleaning "under threat of death." She was also "forced to witness her husband, a sergeant in the Salvadoran Army, dig his own grave before being killed."
Nevertheless, the 2-1 opinion holds that the woman's coerced duties for the group constituted "material support" for a terrorist organization, and thus made her ineligible to be granted asylum or have her deportation order canceled in the US -- though a lower court judge had ruled she would otherwise be eligible for such relief.
So...the party of family values is sending her back to the country where she was once terrorized. No, no grounds for asylum at all....
6/7/2018, 8:42 pm Share Link to this post PM JustLis
We are such raving bastards.
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I don't know the particulars of the case beyond the words in this article. I have grown to distrust the media in fairly reporting such stories, so who knows?
The judges said that the law does not provide for this kind of exception. So my question is this:
If the law does not provide for such an exception, do we blame the judges for not overruling the law? Sotomayor was famous for claiming she legislated from the bench, and I am very much opposed to that.
What if the facts were flipped, and the law required that she be granted asylum, but the judges, evil Republican bastards all, decided that was not okay, and turned her down anyway?
Cases like this are why we must have real immigration reform, and it will take compromise on both sides to have it. And no one seems to be willing to consider it. So, until then, her story will be just another partisan arrow fired from one side at the other.
I thought growing old would take longer.
6/8/2018, 8:52 am Share Link to this post PM bigbarry2u
Barry: I don't know the particulars of the case beyond the words in this article. I have grown to distrust the media in fairly reporting such stories, so who knows?
That just is an easy excuse to dismiss what is actually happening. It is a court case, Barry. You can look up the ruling.
The judges said that the law does not provide for this kind of exception.
Yeah, let's look at exactly what TWO of the three idiot judges had to say:
Writing for the majority, Board of Immigration Appeals Judge Roger Pauley ruled that "material support" can be virtually anything that is provided to a terrorist organization that supports their overall mission that they would otherwise would need to seek somewhere else. "In fact, no court has held that the kind of support an alien provides, if related to promoting the goals of a terrorist organization, is exempt from the material support bar, and we discern no basis to import such a limitation," Pauley wrote. Pauley also concluded there was no exception for support given "under duress" under US law and the actions do not need to be "voluntary."
Clearly, the INTENTION and SPIRIT of the law is to bar people who enthusiastically support terrorists and terrorist organizations. That is NOT what this woman was doing. She WATCHED them kill her husband. And she knew they would kill her, too, if she didn't wash their clothes and cook their food, as they demanded. And these judges sit there in their robes, saying, "Sucks to be you."
It simply isn't true that the law doesn't provide for an exception. The law, as the dissenting judge pointed out, spells out a list of very specific examples of "material support" -- offering safe houses, transportation, funds, and other support that specifically furthers the group's mission. As the dissenting judge pointed out, cooking, cleaning, and washing clothes -- especially under duress -- don't fit that list at all. So what TWO of the three judges in her case are doing is CHOOSING to apply the very narrowest definition of the law. Think about the abused women who, for years, were convicted of manslaughter and worse when they killed the husbands who had abused them for years. Was it "legislating from the bench" when judges began to take the totality of the circumstances into account in deciding whether these women should spend the rest of their lives in prison? I don't think so. It is clearly a matter of deciding what the SPIRIT of the law is. And I cannot IMAGINE that reasonable legislators would have created a system whereby tortured refugees would be held responsible for doing what they needed to do to survive -- and then sent right back to the people who tortured them. Current Republicans? Yeah, I see it from THEM all the time. But not from REASONABLE people....
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services website says "Refugee status or asylum may be granted to people who have been persecuted or fear they will be persecuted on account of race, religion, nationality, and/or membership in a particular social group or political opinion." That IS the law. And THESE judges turned her down anyway, Barry.
I agree we need comprehensive immigration reform, Barry. But extremists WITHIN the Republican party simply refuse to allow it to move forward. You didn't see news of the Republican powwow yesterday, where the Republican conference itself couldn't manage to figure out how to move forward? If reasonable Republicans would be willing to work with Democrats, we COULD move forward. But they won't. Party over country.
Party over people.
Party over reason.
Calm down, Lis. Your used of CAPS to demonstrate EMPHATIC INDIGNITY is ridiculous AND ineffective.
I did look up the ruling. Maybe you don't know the difference between a ruling, and a news article about a ruling. For example, did you know the ruling said this:
In a decision dated January 14, 2014, we concluded that the respondent is ineligible for cancellation, finding that she is inadmissible under section 212(a)(3)(B)(i)(VIII) of the Act because she received military-type weapons training from the guerrillas, who we determined were a terrorist organization in 1990. Further, we found no basis for the Immigration Judge’s assertion that there is a self-defense or duress exception in section 212(a)(3)(B) of the Act.
Didn't see that little tidbit in the article.
You display great ignorance with quotes like this. First of all, no. That is not the LAWWWWW. That is a WEBSITEEEEE. Understand the difference?
The actual LAWWWWWW has exceptions for those that support terrorist organizations, one of which specifically named is receiving weapons training. The question here was did this individual meet or fail to meet the bar for this exception because of the nature of most of her duties, or the fact that they were done under duress.
This appeal process has been going on for 7 years now. In several steps along the way, judges found that she did meet the bar of supporting terrorist organizations. And in this very case the judges found 2-1 that she did. This was not a brash, hastily arrived at conclusion. That you don't agree with it is not important to anyone but you.
Look, thank God that not all judges are Harvard graduates, or go to Harvard Law School, or are members of the New York State Bar.
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6/8/2018, 5:05 pm Share Link to this post PM bigbarry2u
Barry: Calm down, Lis. Your used of CAPS to demonstrate EMPHATIC INDIGNITY is ridiculous AND ineffective.
Good heavens, Barry. Grow up. You've been here long enough to know that I use caps to illustrate the words I am emphasizing in a sentence. Always have, always will. I'm plenty calm, your hyperbole notwithstanding. Deal with it.
I did look up the ruling. Maybe you don't know the difference between a ruling, and a news article about a ruling.
Oooh, extra points for being rude. Did it make you feel like a REAL man? In case anyone else is interested, here is the link to the actual ruling.
For example, did you know the ruling said this:
Perhaps you missed the paragraph directly ABOVE that one: "her undisputed testimony that she was kidnapped by guerillas in El Salvador in 1990 and was coerced into undergoing weapons training and performing forced labor in the form of cooking, cleaning, and washing their clothes."
As long as you're being snarky, perhaps you might consider that articles generally don't include the entire ruling within them. Just sayin'.
Gee, Barry. Let's think about what kind of "weapons training" the terrorists would have provided one of their captives. Think they left her with any loaded weapons? Not a chance. As absolutely ridiculously as these judges narrowly interpreted this law, I have to question whether they would consider an order from the terrorists to hit any incoming military officers with a frying pan as "weapons training."
That IS the law. And THESE judges turned her down anyway, Barry.
You display great ignorance with quotes like this.
Always the gentleman, aren't you, Barry? In fact, these two judges completely TWISTED the intention of the law at hand. They spent the vast majority of the ruling trying to explain that the word "material" in "material support" didn't REALLY mean that the support made any material difference in the terrorists' activities; therefore, ANYTHING someone EVER did to support the terrorists counted as them being a terrorist supporter. (As in, this woman was supporting the terrorists who had killed her husband and were holding her captive.) How sick of an imagination do these judges have to have, to reach THAT conclusion?
The LAWWWWWW
Calm down, Barry. You're bound to break or bulge something.
has exceptions for those that support terrorist organizations, one of which specifically named is receiving weapons training. The question here was did this individual meet or fail to meet the bar for this exception because of the nature of most of her duties, or the fact that they were done under duress.
As the judge in the minority explained:
Individuals arriving in this country from “some of the most dangerous and chaotic places on earth . . . may not have been able to avoid all contact with terrorist groups and their members, but we should not interpret the statute to exclude on this basis those who did not provide ‘material’ support to them,” since “[m]any deserving asylum-seekers could be barred otherwise.” Unlike the majority, which apparently would apply the bar without any meaningful limit, I would not decline to carry out our responsibility to strike the foregoing critical balance.
The two heartless judges in this case made NO attempt to strike a balance -- as the judges had held just a year earlier.
This appeal process has been going on for 7 years now. In several steps along the way, judges found that she did meet the bar of supporting terrorist organizations.
Clearly from the many citations within the ruling, the laws and interpretations have been changing. In fact, the immigration judge in 2011 DID grant her application to cancel her removal. It was Homeland Security that appealed. And even your friends in the majority spent PARAGRAPHS pointing out that the primary concern is barring aliens who are "a danger to the security of the United States." Do you REALLY believe this woman, who was enslaved by the terrorists who had killed her husband, was a danger to the security of the United States? For that matter, had she done ANYTHING since 1991 in the United States to demonstrate that she was a danger to ANYONE???
And in this very case the judges found 2-1 that she did. This was not a brash, hastily arrived at conclusion. That you don't agree with it is not important to anyone but you.
Ooooh, look how dismissive you are! Does THAT make you feel like a real man, Barry? Tough guys are just so damn sexy.... Not....
As desperate as you are to defend these judges, you must be awfully proud of their decision to condemn an absolute victim to be returned to a life among those who murdered her husband, tortured her, and might very well return to finish up the job with her. How all-American of you. Would you like me to wave the flag in your general direction, or did you bring your own?
I certainly hope you are never robbed at gunpoint, Barry. Because under YOUR reading of the law, if you watch them murder your wife, and then you VOLUNTARILY hand over your wallet to avoid being killed, you're not only providing the robbers a "donation;" you're materially supporting their criminal activities. That you lost your money is your own damn fault.
That was beautiful, Lis. I don't think I have ever seen you flail like that before.
I see you have no serious response.
I figured as much.
There was nothing to respond to other than your sexist comments, visualization of Cynthia being murdered, and "my reading of the law" which was never in question. The question is the judges' reading of the law, which is more than a quip on a website, or an article which failed to mentioned that the individual had also been trained in weapons.
Your speculation or wishful thinking on the matter is irrelevant and does not warrant a response.
Usually your retorts are awful and hateful, including accusing me of wanting children to die, but most of the time if you look hard enough you will see at least one intelligent point.
Not this time. Not even close.
Yeah, no serious response.
Desperate attempt to figure out an excuse for it, though.
The two judges in this case were very obviously determined to deny this woman asylum, without regard to the exceptions that should have been and could have been made under the law (as the dissenter pointed out). I don't understand the counterargument that Lis is flailing and ought to calm down and stop using all caps. I also don't understand the "fault on both sides" argument, since Trump has thrown a bomb into any compromise about immigration that has so far been reached by Republicans and Democrats. Could I have a link for Sotomayor's claim that she legislates from the bench?
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TWO EXPLANATIONS OF HOW CLIMATE ALARMISTS MISUSE SCIENCE
December 7, 2014, 8:22 am News
Posted 8 December 2014
Here are two explanations of ways in which science is being misused by climate alarmists to justify invalidated claims of dangerous anthropogenic "global warming".
The first, by Tom Harris, executive director of the International Climate Science Coalition, and published already by a number of newspapers in North America, may be accessed by this link here
The second is a paper by the Scientific Alliance, of UK, which is copied below.
Misuse of science
Scientists are human and have their opinions. Although we may like to think of science as a purely objective search after truth, we have to be realistic. It would be all but impossible for a researcher to start an experiment without having some idea about the expected outcome. Objectivity then comes in the form of a willingness to accept evidence which points to a different answer. Nevertheless, in most cases there is likely to be a tendency towards confirmation bias: giving more weight to observations which conform to your expectations or opinions.
A well-known example of this is the determination of the charge on an electron, famously first measured in the Millikan oil-drop experiment just over a hundred years ago. This balanced the gravitational pull on tiny oil drops by an applied electric field. Millikan arrived at a value (to five significant figures) which was very close to the accepted present-day value, but it turned out he had the wrong value for one of the factors in the equation. The ever-insightful and quotable Richard Feynman spoke about this in his 1974 commencement address at Caltech (‘cargo cult science’):
“…Millikan measured the charge on an electron by an experiment with falling oil drops, and got an answer which we now know not to be quite right. It's a little bit off because he had the incorrect value for the viscosity of air. It's interesting to look at the history of measurements of the charge of an electron, after Millikan. If you plot them as a function of time, you find that one is a little bit bigger than Millikan's, and the next one's a little bit bigger than that, and the next one's a little bit bigger than that, until finally they settle down to a number which is higher.
Why didn't they discover the new number was higher right away? It's a thing that scientists are ashamed of—this history—because it's apparent that people did things like this: When they got a number that was too high above Millikan's, they thought something must be wrong—and they would look for and find a reason why something might be wrong. When they got a number close to Millikan's value they didn't look so hard. And so they eliminated the numbers that were too far off...”
That is one form of human behaviour we can probably do little about. But there comes a point beyond which science itself is misused and compromised. Rather than having evidence-based policymaking, we end up with policy-based evidence picking. A good (or, should I say, bad) example appeared in the Times this week. The headline says it all: Scientists accused of plotting to get pesticides banned.
The fuss is over the (currently temporary) EU ban on neonicotinoid insecticides over allegations that they are at least partly to blame for recent declines in the population of bees. Environmentalist groups had been campaigning against this class of compounds for many years, despite little evidence of any connection under real life conditions. What tipped the balance was a report from the Task Force on Systemic Pesticides, an advisory group to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, which reported on recent scientific work and called on regulators to “start planning for a global phase-out” of these insecticides.
However, the chairman of the Task Force, Maarten Bijleveld van Lexmond, and chairman of the IUCN, Piet Wit, were both at a meeting in Switzerland in June 2010 at which, according to a note leaked to the Times “…scientists agreed to select authors to produce four papers and co-ordinate their publication to ‘obtain the necessary policy change, to have these pesticides banned’. A paper by a ‘carefully selected first author’ would set out the impact of the pesticides on insects and birds ‘as convincingly as possible’. A second ‘policy forum’ paper would draw on the first to call for a ban…. ‘If we are successful in getting these two papers published, there will be enormous impact, and a campaign led by WWF etc. It will be much harder for politicians to ignore a research paper and a policy forum paper in [a major scientific journal].’”
This smacks of environmental activism rather than objective science, despite the protestations of the Task Force chairman, “…a founding member of WWF in the Netherlands,…that the Task Force was independent and unbiased.”
It seems that only scientists outside government and industry are to be regarded as independent. Self-selected bodies such as WWF are inevitably groups of like-minded people and seemingly intolerant of any dissent. Contrast this particular case, in which ‘independent’ activist scientists protest their innocence (and attract little public criticism, unfortunately) with the campaign against the European Commission’s soon-to-be ex-chief scientist, Professor Anne Glover (Chief scientist is forced out after green campaign).
Professor Glover was found guilty of holding the ‘wrong’ opinions about GM crops. The same Stalinist intolerance has also been used to keep the management board of the European Food Safety Authority free of anyone who did not conform to the ‘independent’ template. Professional scientists should be prepared to listen to conflicting views, if based on hard evidence, and not simply suppress them.
In a different area, we are now being told that World on course for warmest year, with plenty of talk of supposed increases in the incidence of extreme weather. Now, it may turn out that average temperatures in 2014 will be fractionally up on the previous high, but it is equally true to say that there has been no trend in either direction since 1998. The latest stories, put out to coincide with the current climate change talks in Lima (COP20), are designed to put pressure on negotiators to make progress towards a binding international agreement on emissions reduction at the pivotal Paris conference in a year’s time. The selection of one of the statements about temperature over the other is a clear form of confirmation bias.
While we expect scientists to be human, we should also expect them to remain grounded in scientific principles and be prepared to question their beliefs if the evidence contradicts them. To do otherwise is to compromise the integrity of the scientific community, the very characteristic which makes scientists among the most trusted groups in society.
Offical web site of the New Zealand Climate Science Coalition
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Monumental Church
Monumental Church is a former Episcopal church that stands at 1224 E. Broad Street between N. 12th and College streets in Richmond, Virginia. Designed by architect Robert Mills, it is one of America's earliest and most distinctive Greek Revival churches. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been designated as a National Historic Landmark and is located in the Court End historic district.
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1224 E. Broad St., Richmond, Virginia
37°32′20″N 77°25′48″W / 37.53889°N 77.43000°W / 37.53889; -77.43000Coordinates: 37°32′20″N 77°25′48″W / 37.53889°N 77.43000°W / 37.53889; -77.43000
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Designated NHL
November 11, 1971[3]
Designated VLR
November 5, 1968[2]
Monumental Church was built between 1812 and 1814 to commemorate the 72 people who died on the site in the December 26, 1811 Richmond Theatre fire. The building consists of two parts: a crypt and a church. The crypt is located beneath the sanctuary and contains the remains of those who died in the fire. The church is an octagonal construction of brick and Aquia Creek sandstone with a stucco coat.
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An aerial view of Monumental Church circa 1973. The Egyptian Building is just behind it. The Nursing Education building was demolished by MCV-VCU.
This site was developed for the first Academy of Fine Arts and Sciences in America, or "The Theatre Square." Chevalier Quesnay de Beaurepaire, a French officer in the Revolutionary army, had developed the idea for the academy but the plan was abandoned due to the war. In 1786 Richmond's first theatre was built on this site, described as having the appearance of a "barn-like building."
The Virginia Ratifying Convention of 1788 was held in this building beginning on June 3 for three weeks "after first convening in the temporary capitol at Cary and Fourteenth streets."[4] Among the many individuals in attendance were James Madison, John Marshall, James Monroe, Edmund Pendleton, George Wythe, George Nicholas, Edmund Randolph, George Mason, Richard Henry Lee and Patrick Henry.
This building was destroyed by fire in 1802 and the Richmond Theatre replaced it.[5] In 1811, the Richmond Theatre fire resulted in the deaths of 72 people. Chief Justice John Marshall commissioned a church to replace it as a monument, and it was designed by architect Robert Mills, the first American-born architect. He was the architect of the Washington Monuments in both Baltimore and Washington, DC. He also later designed many buildings in South Carolina as superintendent of public buildings. Mills "had a reputation for being particularly concerned with fireproofing."[6] Later he designed Charleston's Fireproof Building.
On Nov. 20, 1817, Monumental Church established the first Sunday School program in Richmond.[7] Famous parishioners included Chief Justice John Marshall, whose family occupied pew No. 23; Edgar Allan Poe, whose foster parents the Allans were members and occupied pew No. 80; the Marquis de Lafayette when he visited Richmond in 1824, William Mayo of Powhatan, and the Chamberlayne family.[8]
Three Richmond congregations were formed from Monumental, including: St. James's in 1831, St. Paul's in 1845, and All Saints in 1888. As the center of population in the city dispersed to the suburbs, Monumental Church was judged too costly to operate. It was deconsecrated in 1965 and taken over by the Medical College of Virginia for classroom space. The College transferred the building to the Historic Richmond Foundation, an affiliate of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities.
ArchitectureEdit
The design of the Monumental Church generated a certain amount of controversy between the two architects, Benjamin Henry Latrobe and Robert Mills, who were consulted independently by the Committee. Latrobe had submitted his designs initially and believed that his plan was approved by the Committee. However, the Committee approved the plan submitted by Robert Mills, which combined the monument with the church. This resulted in an awkward situation, as Mills had worked as Latrobe's assistant earlier in his career.
Latrobe refused to submit any alternate plan when requested by the Committee, as he felt slighted. However, he commended their decision and wrote glowingly of the Mills's capability to fulfill the assignment.[9]
Following this, additional letters were exchanged between Latrobe and Mills, which were not very cordial at times. Latrobe's last letter of July 22, 1812 addressed to Mills ended the controversy.
Mill's plan consisted of "an emphatic 'monumental porch'"—thirty-two feet square as Latrobe had proposed—grafted onto an auditorium-style church. The porch, which Mills called the "vestibule, dominates the south elevation, and fronts upon the street. The body of the church is an octagon, one facet of which abuts the rear of the monumental porch. Within the church, directly across from the doorway, the pulpit stands within an acoustically conceived apse, which balances the porch. This bay projects from the northern face of the octagon and was intended to serve as the base of the steeple (never executed). To the east and west project corresponding bays; these contain stairways to the balcony that circumscribes the interior, except the pulpit apse on the north face of the nave. A low saucer dome caps the nave, and its center is pierced by a round monitor or cupola."[10] The monumental porch adopted "shadow, void and contrasting forms" to register a lasting impression. The design also adopted large forms with least ornamentation with the brown colour of the Aquia stone sandstone accentuating the solemnity of the structure. The placement of the large piers in the porch brought about a shaded interior. The Doric columns with fluted drums also projected out into the light. The overall effect of the porch was of a geometrically proportioned and balanced structure.[11]
Present useEdit
In 2004 Monumental Church underwent a significant renovation. A monument to the 72 people killed in the fire was replaced by an exact replica. The bodies of the victims remain in a brick crypt below the church.
The documentary Saving Grace-Resurrecting American History, written and directed by writer/director Eric Futterman, follows the process of recreating the monument. Laser scanners were used to record its measurements. The data was sent by Internet to Ireland, where stonecutters used both high-tech computer equipment and old-fashioned stone-cutting created a new 7,000-pound monument.
In 2006, regular tours began. These are operated in cooperation with the Valentine Richmond History Center's "Court End Passport". The building is open on occasion for other private functions.
List of National Historic Landmarks in Virginia
National Register of Historic Places listings in Richmond, Virginia
^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
^ "Monumental Church". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Archived from the original on 2009-01-14. Retrieved 2008-06-27.
^ "Monumental Church to Observe 150th Anniversary of First Service." Richmond Times Dispatch, May 3, 1964.
^ Weddell, Alexander Willbourne. Southern Churchman, January 9, 1932.
^ Robert Russell, College of Charleston Department of Historic Preservation
^ Evans, Mrs. Wm. E., "The History of the Monumental Church," 1817.
^ "Monumental Church", Richmond News Leader, Dec 3, 1946.
^ bryan, John Morrill (2001). Robert Mills: America's first architect. Princeton Architectural Press. pp. 97–103. ISBN 1-56898-296-8. Retrieved December 16, 2010.
^ Bryan, p. 104.
^ Bryan, p. 105
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Monumental Church, 1224 East Broad Street, Richmond, Independent City, VA: 57 photos, 6 color transparencies, 21 measured drawings, 16 data pages, and 4 photo caption pages at Historic American Buildings Survey
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Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies
Fall Events include World, New England & Connecticut Premieres, Navaratri Festival
September 28, 2020 August 3, 2012 by Andrew Chatfield
Rama Vaidyanathan performs on October 21, 2012 as part of the 36th annual Navaratri Festival
Over the course of the next year, a campus-wide steering committee has put together a far-reaching series of global performances, talks and participatory projects, all with the intention of bringing us into an examination of the role of Music & Public Life. We will celebrate and study the sounds, words and spirit of music in public at the local, national and transnational levels, all designed to cross disciplines and to engage the campus and community-at-large. From performances by Middletown’s own Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem to the legendary Hugh Masekela; showcasing student research in the role of music in the current political campaigns; to the creation of MiddletownRemix–there are points of entry for everyone.
In September, we feature dance and theater companies who are exploring the role of the audience as actively engaged in the live creative process of the theatrical event. In ZviDance’s Zoom, patrons use their smartphones to integrate their own photos and text into the work; in Anonymous Ensemble’s Liebe Love Amour!, the audience is engaged in constructing the “performance script.”
October and November bring the return of Jawole Willa Jo Zollar of Urban Bush Women in a stunning work she co-created with Nora Chipaumire (visible) that features an international cast of all-star dancers; as well as the CFA’s commission of a work by the fiercely interdisciplinary writer/director Rinde Eckert (this year’s winner of an inaugural Duke Performing Artist Award). The Last Days of the Old Wild Boy has been developed with students and faculty in Music, Animal Studies and Neuroscience and is supported by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation-funded Creative Campus Initiative.
It’s a robust fall, rich with work that brings us into new conversations with art and its possibilities. We hope you’ll join us!
Pamela Tatge
Director, Center for the Arts
Categories Art & Art History, Dance, Music, Navaratri Festival, TheaterTags Bessie Schönberg Dance Studio, Breaking Ground Dance Series, CFA Theater, Crowell Concert Hall, Crowell Concert Series, Dance Department, DanceMasters Weekend, Davison Art Center, Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery, Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies, Memorial Chapel, Music & Public Life, Music at The Russell House, Music Department, Navaratri Festival, Outside The Box Theater Series, Patricelli '92 Theater, Performing Arts Series, Ring Family Performing Arts Hall (former CFA Hall), The Russell House, Theater Department, World Music Hall1 Comment
April 5, 2012 April 5, 2012 by Andrew Chatfield
Center for the Arts Director Pamela Tatge reflects on the many events that have taken place this week.
Monday, April 2, 2012:
I had some wonderful conversations, emails and phone calls from students and community members who attended Chunky Move over the weekend. I will say that I thought it was one of the most successful integrations of visual art and dance that I’ve ever witnessed, and I was particularly pleased that Gideon Obarzanek said he’s never seen Connected look better than it did in the CFA Theater. For those of you who were there, thank you for supporting this important performance.
We sent out letters of acceptance to the Class of 2013’s Institute for Curatorial Practice in Performance the same day we found out that the program will be receiving its first grant from the National Endowment for the Arts!
Tuesday, April 3, 2012:
I had lunch with Gillian Goslinga in Anthropology and Jill Sigman, Center for Creative Research Visiting Artist to hear about “Ritual, Health, and Healing”, the course they are co-teaching in Dance and Anthropology as a part of the Creative Campus Initiative. It’s also a Service Learning Course and so they are taking their students to St. Nicks Alliance in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn on three Saturdays to conduct research with residents. It will culminate on Sunday, April 22, 2012 as a series of student performance works are presented alongside Sigman’s Thinkdance installation at St. Nicks. See a reflection by one of the students in the class, Hannah Cressy ’13, here.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012:
I attended the opening of the beautiful exhibition, Provincial Elegance: Chinese Antiques Donated in Honor of Houghton “Buck” Freeman, a collection of objects donated by Anna Lee ’84, that’s at the Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies Gallery through Sunday, May 27, 2012. I was so moved by Patrick Dowdey’s story of how Anna made the contribution to Wesleyan in honor of the great spirit that was Buck Freeman, whose family made, and continues to make, so many great things possible at Wesleyan. Jean Shaw, former director of the Center for the Arts, told me that not only did Anna graduate the same year I did, but that Anna worked at the CFA when she was a student!
Reception for Senior Thesis Exhibition Week One (3/28/12). Photo by Nam Anh Ta '12.
I also attended the second week of the Senior Thesis Exhibitions in the Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery. If you’ve never taken the time to attend one of the Wednesday receptions from 4pm to 6pm, then you are missing one of the great “scenes” at Wesleyan. Hundreds of students flock to Zilkha to see their fellow students’ capstone project. All of us have the great opportunity to feel the pulse of contemporary art on our campus in all of its many manifestations, from JoAnna Bourain’s video animation installation [sometimes its hard 2 b a woman (i c u looking at me!!)] to Alex Chaves’ vibrant paintings [casual desire] in South Gallery. Exhibitions continue for the next two weeks, with receptions on Wednesday, April 11 and Wednesday, April 18, 2012.
Thursday, April 5, 2012:
Today I’m on a plane headed to Cleveland to do a site visit of Cuyahoga Community College’s Creative Campus project on behalf of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters. The project features the prolific and generous violin virtuoso, Daniel Bernard Roumain (you may remember him downstage left playing solo violin for Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company’s performance in the CFA Theater in 2006). He’s written an opera based on Gilgamesh and the composition has been offered on the web to anyone who wants to create their own work using his composition. He has truly democratized the creation process and tonight I’ll have the chance to see his ensemble perform alongside faculty, students and community members.
And I want to wish our senior thesis students in dance the best of luck on their thesis presentations in the Patricelli ’92 Theater, tonight through Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 8pm. Click here for more information about the concerts.
It’s been a busy week.
Categories Art & Art History, Dance, MusicTags Bessie Schönberg Dance Studio, Breaking Ground Dance Series, CFA Theater, Dance Department, Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery, Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies, Patricelli '92 Theater, Performing Arts Series
January 4, 2012 by Andrew Chatfield
From now through January 17, share your thoughts about the spring events at the Center for the Arts in one (or both!) of the following ways:
1) Like us on Facebook and write something about our spring events on our Wall.
2) Follow us on Twitter and compose a tweet about our spring events (be sure to mention @WesCFA).
Everyone who writes about our spring events on Facebook or Twitter will be entered to win some excellent prizes, including the following:
—three tickets to see UConn Women’s Basketball play St. John’s (Saturday, February 18, 7pm, Gampel Pavilion, Storrs) courtesy of WNPR
—gift cards to Javapalooza Cafe courtesy of the Hartford and New Haven Advocates
—movie vouchers courtesy of Destinta Theatres
—arts books courtesy of Wesleyan University Press
—earbud headphones courtesy of Wesleyan Information Technology Services
—vintage posters courtesy of the Davison Art Center
—picture frame Center for the Arts magnets
Categories Art & Art History, Dance, Music, TheaterTags Bessie Schönberg Dance Studio, Breaking Ground Dance Series, CFA Courtyard, CFA Theater, Crowell Concert Hall, Crowell Concert Series, Dance Department, DanceMasters Weekend, Davison Art Center, Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery, Feet to the Fire, Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies, Music Department, Outside The Box Theater Series, Patricelli '92 Theater, Performing Arts Series, The Russell House, Theater Department, World Music Hall
Fall events include U.S. & New England Premieres, Navaratri Festival, Lucier Celebration
September 28, 2020 August 2, 2011 by ptatge
At a time when so many of us are turning to YouTube to see performances by our favorite artists, we can lose sight of what it’s like to experience live performance. This fall, the Center for the Arts offers you a wide range of performances and exhibitions that will connect you with some of the brightest minds in contemporary art-making, transport you to foreign lands, and inspire you to think about the world in new ways—and the performers will never be more than 69 feet away!
We recognize that it has become increasingly difficult to classify a work as strictly music, dance, theater, visual art, or film as more artists are blurring the boundaries among disciplines. So we have merged our visiting artist performances into a single Performing Arts Series. We hope this will lead you to cross the boundaries of your own comfort zone and discover new artists and art forms.
Highlights of the fall season include the American premiere of the ground-breaking Italian movement theater collective Dewey Dell and the return of Philadelphia’s Rennie Harris Puremovement, that has been a trailblazer in taking hip hop forms from the street to the concert stage for nearly twenty years. We’ll also host two New England premieres: the astoundingly brilliant throat-singers and musicians from Inner Mongolia, AnDa Union and, continuing our collaboration with the College of the Environment, we’ll welcome Water is Rising, a breathtaking performance by a group of 35 dancers and musicians from the Pacific Island atolls, the first islands predicted to be submerged due to climate change. In November, the Music Department and CFA join forces to celebrate Alvin Lucier, internationally renowned composer who has just retired after serving on our faculty for four decades. Alvin Lucier: A Celebration features a major symposium, concert series, film screenings and an exhibition curated by Andrea Miller-Keller.
With performances and exhibitions by visiting artists, students and faculty, there is an extraordinary amount of good work to see at Wesleyan this fall, with 60% offered free to the public or at ticket prices that make us one of the most affordable venues in the state. Tickets are on sale now online. Starting at 10am on Tuesday, August 16, you can call or visit the Wesleyan University Box Office at 860-685-3355 to receive a 10% discount on your purchase of four or more Performing Arts Series events (and if you buy six or more “Performing Arts Series” events, you’ll save 15%!) Starting August 16, you will also be able to buy subscription packages for both the 35th annual Navaratri Festival (a 15% savings) as well as the Alvin Lucier Celebration (a 25% savings!)
Please join us. We appreciate that you believe, as we do, in the power of the arts to add meaning to our lives and to remind us of the capacity of the human spirit. Thanks for making Wesleyan’s CFA your center for the arts.
Categories Art & Art History, Dance, Music, Navaratri Festival, TheaterTags Breaking Ground Dance Series, CFA Theater, Crowell Concert Hall, Crowell Concert Series, Dance Department, DanceMasters Weekend, Davison Art Center, Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery, Feet to the Fire, Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies, Memorial Chapel, Music Department, Navaratri Festival, Outside The Box Theater Series, Patricelli '92 Theater, Performing Arts Series, Ring Family Performing Arts Hall (former CFA Hall), The Russell House, Theater Department, World Music Hall2 Comments
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In the absence of effective interventions to prevent preterm births, improved survival of infants who are given birth to at the biological limits of viability has relied on advances in perinatal care over the past 50 years
In the absence of effective interventions to prevent preterm births, improved survival of infants who are given birth to at the biological limits of viability has relied on advances in perinatal care over the past 50 years. postnatal injury to the developing lungs. Consequently, lung development is usually markedly impaired, which leads to prolonged airway and pulmonary vascular disease that can impact adult lung function. Greater insights into the pathobiology of BPD will provide a better understanding of disease mechanisms and lung repair and regeneration, which will enable the discovery of novel therapeutic targets. In parallel, clinical and translational studies that improve the classification Gsk3b of disease phenotypes and enable early identification of at-risk preterm infants should improve trial design and individualized care to enhance outcomes in preterm infants. In 1967, Northway, Rosen and Porter explained a fresh lung disease in preterm newborns who acquired hyaline membrane disease (today referred to as respiratory problems syndrome (RDS; find BOX 1 for the explanation of neonatal conditions), which in those days was an extremely lethal condition that resulted from using mechanised venting without positive end-expiratory pressure and high degrees of supplemental air so that they can save these newborns1. For the reason that period, survival was uncommon despite a comparatively mild amount of prematurity (mean gestational age group, 34 weeks), but many preterm infants had a slower and prolonged recovery from lung and airway Deoxycorticosterone parenchymal injury. The writers termed this brand-new symptoms bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD; also called chronic lung disease) based on airway histopathological features. Container 1 | Neonatal explanations and intensive treatment interventions DefinitionsBirth before 37 finished weeks of gestation. That is additional subdivided based on gestational age group into incredibly preterm (<28 weeks of gestation), extremely preterm (28C32 weeks of gestation) and moderate or past due preterm (32C37 Deoxycorticosterone weeks of gestation). Newborns who weigh <1,500 g at birth. Most VLBW babies are given birth to at <30 weeks gestational age. Infants who weigh <1,000 g at birth. Most ELBW babies are given birth to at <28 weeks gestational age. Infants given birth to at <28 weeks gestational age. A measure of the age of an infant that combines gestational and postnatal age, both in weeks. For example, a 23-week gestational age infant at 9 weeks after birth has a postmenstrual age of 32 weeks. Also known as respiratory stress syndrome, this is the formation of a characteristic translucent membrane in collapsed alveoli, which can result from inadequate pulmonary surfactant production and structural immaturity in the under-developed lungs of preterm babies. Also known as fetal growth restriction, IUGR usually refers to infants whose excess weight is definitely Deoxycorticosterone below the tenth percentile for babies of that gestational age or less than two standard deviations below the average weight for babies of that gestational age. Sustained elevation of pulmonary vascular resistance after birth that can cause serious hypoxaemia due to extrapulmonary right-to-left shunting across the foramen ovale and/or ductus arteriosus. InterventionsPositive airway pressure through an endotracheal tube. You will find multiple ways to provide ventilation. Examples include time cycled, pressure limited; volume targeted; and neurally modified ventilatory aid. The percentage of oxygen content that is involved in gas exchange in the alveoli. Supplemental oxygen usually has an FiO2 of <0.5 to avoid oxygen toxicity. Ventilation through an endotracheal tube, usually having a device that is paired with a conventional mechanical ventilator and provides high rates around a targeted mean airway pressure with active inhalation and passive exhalation. Ventilation through an endotracheal tube, usually having a device that provides high rates around a mean airway pressure, with Deoxycorticosterone active inspiration and expiration. Continuous distending pressure, usually measured in centimetres of water, through the nose passage (having a nose or face mask instead of an endotracheal tube), with blended FiO2. Usually a baseline continuous distending pressure with intermittent higher levels of pressure, which can be synchronized or non-synchronized, with blended FiO2. A selective pulmonary vasodilator that reverses pulmonary vasoconstriction by modulation of vascular muscle mass tone. The characteristics of BPD possess evolved within the last 50 years, because so many preterm infants today.
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease characterized by muscle weakness and fatiguability of skeletal muscles
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease characterized by muscle weakness and fatiguability of skeletal muscles. Furthermore, antibodies against other extracellular or intracellular targets, such as titin, the ryanodine receptor, agrin, collagen Q, Kv1.4 potassium channels and cortactin have been found in some MG patients, which can be useful biomarkers. In addition to the improvement of diagnosis, the identification of the patients’ autoantibody specificity is usually important for their stratification into particular subgroups, that may differ with regards to clinical manifestations, prognosis & most their response to therapies importantly. The knowledge from the autoantibody profile of MG sufferers would allow to get a therapeutic strategy customized with their MG subgroup. That is getting specifically relevant as there is certainly increasing improvement toward the introduction Decitabine kinase inhibitor of antigen-specific therapies, concentrating on only the precise autoantibodies or immune system cells mixed up in autoimmune response, such as for example antigen-specific immunoadsorption, that have proven promising outcomes. We will herein review the advancements created by us yet others toward advancement of more delicate detection methods as well as the id of brand-new antibody goals in MG, and discuss their significance in MG therapy and medical diagnosis. Overall, the introduction of book autoantibody assays is certainly assisting in the greater accurate classification and medical diagnosis of MG sufferers, helping the introduction of advanced therapeutics as well as the improvement of disease management and patient standard of living ultimately. in fetal or denervated muscle groups and 2in adult muscle groups (11). Each subunit includes a extremely structured extracellular area (ECD), four transmembrane domains and a structured intracellular domain. The autoantibodies focus on the ECDs from the AChR subunits and so are extremely heterogeneous, since autoantibodies against all five subunits are available in the same affected person, like the subunit from the fetal AChR (12C15). Not surprisingly, approximately half from the autoantibodies bind towards the subunit and specifically the primary immunogenic area (MIR), shaped by overlapping epitopes on the 1 subunit ECD, whose central primary lies between proteins 67C76, although various other segments contribute aswell (16C18). Furthermore, the autoantibodies against the subunit are even more pathogenic than Decitabine kinase inhibitor those against the various other subunits (10). The AChR antibodies belong mainly towards the IgG1 and IgG3 subclasses (19, 20). They are able to, Decitabine kinase inhibitor therefore, activate go with on the postsynaptic membrane and therefore trigger AChR reduction and devastation of its quality structures, which is necessary for efficient signal transduction (21). Additionally, being bivalent, they can cross-link receptors leading to their endocytosis and destruction (antigenic modulation) (22). Finally, autoantibodies that bind close to the ligand binding site can directly interfere with receptor activation by acetylcholine (23). Serological testing for the detection of AChR antibodies is usually often the first step for MG diagnosis, along with electrophysiological examination and assessment of response to acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors. The titer of AChR antibodies does not correlate with disease severity, although some evidence suggests that such a correlation emerges when the titer of only the MIR-directed, or the IgG1 subclass antibodies is considered (20, 24). In individual patients, on the other hand, the titer is usually associated with symptom severity and Rabbit Polyclonal to KLF10/11 with response to therapy (25). Indeed, in a recent Decitabine kinase inhibitor case study, gradually increasing AChR antibody titers were detected retrospectively up to 2 years before the onset of common MG symptoms (26). Therefore, testing serial samples from the same patient attains added importance for monitoring their progress and guiding disease management. Additionally, the AChR antibody titer could provide information with respect to the risk of transient neonatal MG (TNMG), since it appears that TNMG is usually probable when the mother’s titer.
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Roy Orbison’s vocal was tremendous. When this collaboration, "Handle with Care", was deemed too good for such a limited release, the group agreed to record a full album, titled Traveling Wilburys Vol. Of course, they revered Bob Dylan too. [84], Inspired by the Traveling Wilburys' success and particularly its benefit to Petty and Orbison as artists, Lenny Waronker encouraged American guitarist Ry Cooder to form the band Little Village and record for Warner Bros.[85] The group – comprising Cooder, Keltner, John Hiatt and Nick Lowe – released a self-titled album in 1992. With the huge international success — over five million copies sold — of Traveling Wilburys, Volume 1, a follow-up was inevitable. When this collaboration, "Handle with Care", was deemed too good for such a limited release, th… 1, "more and more albums seem to be the rock-and-roll equivalents of bowling night. According to Mo Ostin, the choice of album title came about through "George being George";[9] apparently Harrison was making a wry reference to the appearance of a bootleg that served as a sort of Volume 2. It was they who evolved simple rhythmic forms to describe their adventures. 1's success was "the most sickening thing to me". [51][52] The two producers then flew back to England; Lynne recalls that, throughout the flight, he and Harrison enthused about how to turn the sparse, acoustic-based tracks into completed recordings. Following Orbison's death in December 1988, the Wilburys released a second album, which they titled Traveling Wilburys Vol. Op 17 oktober van dat jaar werd het nummer uitgebracht als de eerste single van het album. [42][43] Petty recalled that, as a friend but also an avowed fan of Dylan's, Harrison felt the need to clear the air on the first day by saying to him: "We know that you're Bob Dylan and everything, but we're going to just treat you and talk to you like we would anybody else." More on Genius. George Harrison first mentioned the Traveling Wilburys publicly during a radio interview with Bob Coburn on the show Rockline in February 1988. [20] The five musicians also bonded over a shared appreciation of the English comedy troupe Monty Python. After several years of unavailability, the two Wilburys albums were reissued by the Harrison estate in the 2007 box set The Traveling Wilburys Collection. [Traveling Wilburys] (Inside out) (Right side up) [Tom Petty] Yeah, don't it make you wanna twist and shout When you're inside out? All five were good friends who admired and respected one another. 1 (1988) Handle With Care; Dirty World; Rattled; Last Night; Not Alone Anymore; Congratulations; Heading For The Light; Margarita; Tweeter And The Monkey Man; End Of The Line; THE TRAVELING WILBURYS videos. Sadly, by this time Roy had died, but there was still great excitement when we visited the Wilburys, recording in the Wallace Neff-designed house at the top of Coldwater Canyon. A squirrel is named "Eddie Wilbury" in that film as well. I think it would ruin it in a way. It's this new group I got [in mind]: it's called the Traveling Wilburys, I'd like to do an album with them and then later we can all do our own albums again. Traveling Wilburys. [5] When Harrison presented the recording to Mo Ostin and Lenny Waronker of Warner Bros., the executives insisted that the song was too good to be used as a B-side. Presumed Having a Good Time as a Traveling Wilburys-type side project for Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits. [62], Roy Orbison died of a heart attack on 6 December 1988. "[44] While most of the songs had a primary composer,[45] all of the band members were creative equals. Now here’s another one. The Traveling Wilburys Biography by William Ruhlmann + Follow Artist. "[4][nb 1] According to Jeff Lynne, who co-produced Cloud Nine, Harrison introduced the idea of the two of them starting a band together around two months into the sessions for his album,[6] which began in early January 1987. The project's work received much anticipation given the diverse nature of the singer-songwriters. 2- The Traveling Wilburys were the original rock ‘n’ roll supergroup. (C) 2007 T. Wilbury Limited. [24][nb 4] In the album credits, the "Wilburys" joke was extended further, with the band members listed under various pseudonyms and pretending to be half-brothers – sons of a fictional Charles Truscott Wilbury, Sr.[56][57] During promotion for the album, Orbison played along with the mock history, saying: "Some people say Daddy was a cad and a bounder, but I remember him as a Baptist minister. . 1 uit 1988. [21] Discussing the Wilburys in Peter Bogdanovich's 2007 documentary Runnin' Down a Dream, Petty said that one of the strengths behind the concept was that it was free of any intervention from record company, management or marketing concerns, and instead developed naturally from a spirit of co-operation and mutual admiration among five established artists. Traveling Wilburys, Vol. 1 is een cd van Traveling Wilburys "[2][9] Thereafter, they used the term for any small error in performance. De leden gebruikten niet hun eigen namen op de hoes, maar creëerden in plaats daarvan een fictieve familiegroep, die bestond uit de vijf halfbroers Nelson, Otis, Lefty, Charlie T. jr. en Lucky Wilbury. The birth of the Traveling Wilburys was a happy accident. One thing, however, remains certain. Orbison and Dylan were inducted as solo artists, Harrison was inducted as a member of the Beatles and, posthumously, as a solo artist, Petty as the leader of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Lynne as a member of the Electric Light Orchestra. [91], – Tom Petty in The True History of the Traveling Wilburys. 1 op. [35] He said he was "wait[ing] for all the other Wilburys to finish being solo artists" so that they could renew the collaboration. 2020. Jeff suggested “Traveling” instead. [Traveling Wilburys] Inside out Inside out. You can easily improve your search by specifying the number of letters in the answer. "[65] Although there was speculation in the press that Del Shannon or Roger McGuinn might join the Wilburys, the remaining members never considered replacing Orbison. De leden gebruikten niet hun eigen namen op de hoes, maar creëerden in plaats daarvan een fictieve familiegroep, die bestond uit de vijf halfbroers Nelson, Otis, Lefty, Charlie T. jr. en Lucky Wilbury. [90] Each member of the Traveling Wilburys has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, although the band itself has not been inducted. [82] AllMusic managing editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine has similarly written: "It's impossible to picture a supergroup with a stronger pedigree than that (all that's missing is a Rolling Stone), but in another sense it's hard to call the Wilburys a true supergroup, since they arrived nearly two decades after the all-star craze of the '70s peaked, and they never had the self-important air of nearly all the other supergroups. [42] Author Simon Leng recognises the venture as primarily a channel through which Harrison and Dylan could escape the restrictions of their serious media images, but also, in its guise as a "phantom band", a development by Harrison of the Rutles' satirical approach to the Beatles' legacy, in this case by "de-mythologizing" rock history. De Traveling Wilburys was een gelegenheidsband die in 1988 ontstond op initiatief van voormalig Beatle George Harrison.Naast Harrison bestond de supergroep uit Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty en Bob Dylan.De 'Wilburys' brachten twee cd's uit, maar traden nooit op en gaven nauwelijks interviews. As a region, Traveling Wilburys is ranked 23,488 th in the world for Highest Economic Output. The Traveling Wilburys, Vol. I think this can be discounted, not only because of his silly name but also from his habit of impersonating Ethel Merman during lectures. 3 lay with Harrison. At the time it was customary to couple an A-side with a never-before-heard track, giving the single extra sales value. World Census bean-counters crunched the numbers to calculate national Gross Domestic Product. Dim Sun, a Chinese academic, argues that they may be related to “THE STROLLING TILBURYS”, Queen Elizabeth the first’s favourite minstrels, and backs this suspicion with the observation that The Traveling Wilburys is an obvious anagram of “V. Catalogue reissue and Genesis Publications book, Harrison also stated his intention to form such a band in March 1988, in response to a suggestion from television show host, When promoting the Wilburys in October 1988, Harrison joked that the inspiration for the band's formation and their name came originally from. [73] Petty described the album as "a little more rough and ready, a bit more raucous" than Vol. [59] As Harrison had intended, the album defied contemporary musical trends such as hip hop, acid house and synthesised pop; author Alan Clayson likens its release to "a Viking longship docking in a hovercraft terminal". [80] While Harrison was against the idea of touring, Petty recalled: "I kept getting down on my knees in front of George, saying, 'Please, it's so much money!"[80]. Because I do think that it brought a little sunshine into the world. In music journalist Neil Staunton's description, "Harrison is acknowledged as the de facto chief Wilbury". George had invited us to his house, Friar Park, to celebrate Evelyn’s birthday. This was a song we knew could not be wasted on some B-side. The collection sold 500,000 copies worldwide during the first three weeks and remained in the UK top 5 for seven weeks after its release. Believe it or not, I'm in awe of you guys, and it's the same for me. “End of the Line” the final track off of The Traveling Wilburys' Grammy Award-winning first album, The Traveling Wilburys Volume 1, released in 1989. None of this would've happened without him. But I don't think anybody ever took it seriously. Perhaps the biggest supergroup of all time, a roots combo formed by George Harrison with hired … To my thinking, this was a perfect collaboration. Harrison, as primary holder of the rights, did not reissue them before his death. Hugh Jampton, E.F. Norti-Bitz Reader in Applied Jacket, University of Krakatoa (East of Java), “Be careful where you’re walking, You might step in something rough, Be careful where you’re talking, Any saying all that stuff”. In Petty's description, Orbison performed an "unbelievable show", during which "we'd punch each other and go, 'He's in our band, too.' From my point of view, I just tried to preserve our relationship. It was just so sad for that to happen. Traveling Wilburys discography and songs: Music profile for Traveling Wilburys, formed 1988. Just when you thought that real music was gone forever... Join us to get the latest Traveling Wilbury news…. [6][8] The term "Wilbury" also originated during the Cloud Nine sessions. Warner Bros. Records Harrison first suggested "the Trembling Wilburys" as the group's name; at Lynne's suggestion, they amended it to "Traveling Wilburys". Chairman Emeritus We could have a great band up there and the four of us could play acoustic if we wanted to. The clip was filmed in Los Angeles and completed on 28 February 1991. George, being George, titled the second album The Traveling Wilburys, Volume 3. "[66], Harrison was the most active in promoting the Wilburys, carrying out interviews well into 1989. [87] Writing in New York magazine in late 1990, Elizabeth Wurtzel cited the Notting Hillbillies' album and the self-titled debut by Hindu Love Gods – a band consisting of Warren Zevon and members of R.E.M. 3 is the second and final studio album by the Traveling Wilburys, a group consisting of George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan and Tom Petty.It was released on October 29, 1990 as the follow-up to their 1988 debut, Traveling Wilburys Vol. I've always played around in my own mind what a Wilburys tour could be. Traveling Wilburys lyrics - Find all lyrics for songs such as End Of The Line, Handle With Care, Tweeter And The Monkey at LyricsFreak.com That, of course, was the key to their charm …"[59] Speaking to music journalist Paul Zollo in 2004, Petty agreed that humour and self-effacement had been key factors in the Wilburys' success, adding: "We wanted to make something good in a world that seemed to get uglier and uglier and meaner and meaner … And I'm really proud that I was part of it. Lyrics (albums) Lyrics (songs) Videos; Ringtones; Related Artists. I don't think we ever considered it, really. [49] Over the months following the end of recording in the summer, contractual issues had been successfully negotiated between Warner's and the record companies representing Dylan, Petty, Lynne and Orbison. Lenny and I loved the song so much we asked Tom and the guys to do it at least three times that evening. [53] Overdubs and further recording took place at Harrison's studio, FPSHOT,[32] with "Sideburys" Jim Keltner (drums), Jim Horn (saxophones) and Ray Cooper (percussion). – as examples of a trend whereby, following the Wilburys' Vol. A 30th anniversary, limited edition 12-inch picture disc of 1988's The Traveling Wilburys Vol. The group was born: five guys with star stature in their own rights, but it was George who created this Wilbury environment where five stars could enjoy an ego-free collaboration. The Harrison-made film promoting the Traveling Wilburys, Whatever Wilbury Wilbury, lists the following credits: "Chopper Wilbury" (editor), "Edison Wilbury" (lighting), "Evelyn Wilbury" (wardrobe), "Clyde B. Wilbury" (special effects), "Big Mac Wilbury" (catering), "Zsa Zsa Wilbury" (make-up) and "Tell M. Wilbury" (production manager). Some have even gone on to suggest tenuous links with The Pillsburys, the group who invented Flour Power. 1.The band members again adopted pseudonyms for their contributions, using new names from the fictitious Wilbury brothers. 1. [38] These sessions were held in the house of Eurythmics member Dave Stewart, in Los Angeles. Dr. Arthur Noseputty of Cambridge believes they were closely related to the Strangling Dingleberries, which is not a group but a disease. Overdubs on the 2007 bonus tracks "Maxine" and "Like a Ship" were credited to "Ayrton Wilbury", a pseudonym for Dhani Harrison. 3 was released on 29 October 1990. The Wilburys tour never came about. Later, we don’t as yet know how much later, some intrepid Wilburys began to go away for the weekend, leaving late Friday and coming back Sunday. "[83], Harrison said the project was an opportunity to "put a finger up to the rules" by challenging the norms associated with the music industry. 1 (1988). I’m glad that a song that had once been destined for semiobscurity as a B-side became the catalyst for something so lasting and joyful. [98] Compiled by Olivia Harrison,[99] the book includes rare photographs, recording notes, handwritten lyrics, sketches,[21][100] and first-hand commentary on the band's history, together with a foreword by Lynne. Het verscheen op hun album Traveling Wilburys Vol. Or we could just sing our individual songs and make them Wilbury tunes, as if we'd recorded them that way. 1. 2007, The etymological origins of The Traveling Wilburys have aroused something of a controversy amongst academic circles. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the two Traveling Wilburys albums had limited availability and were out of print in most areas. Crossword Clue The crossword clue Co-founder of the Traveling Wilburys with 10 letters was last seen on the June 25, 2018.We think the likely answer to this clue is ROYORBISON.Below are all possible answers to this clue ordered by its rank. In 1992, in his capacity as producer, Harrison credited himself as "Spike and Nelson Wilbury" on his live album Live in Japan. I suppose George figured that as long as his pals were on hand, why not use them to knock off this flipside? The Traveling Wilburys albums drifted out of print in the late '90s, making the 2007 release of The Traveling Wilburys Collection -- a double-disc set containing both albums, plus a bonus DVD -- a noteworthy affair. Traveling Wilburys tabs, chords, guitar, bass, ukulele chords, power tabs and guitar pro tabs including handle with care, end of the line, congratulations, last night, cool dry place Rolling Stone magazine named Traveling Wilburys, Volume 1 one of the 100 Best Albums of All Time. [7] When discussing who the other members might be, Harrison chose Bob Dylan and Lynne opted for Roy Orbison. The Traveling Wilburys (sometimes shortened to the Wilburys) were an English–American supergroup consisting of Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty. "Handle with Care" is een nummer van de Brits-Amerikaanse supergroep Traveling Wilburys. Traveling Wilburys concert tickets are on sale. THE TRAVELING WILBURYS. [30][31] In Petty's recollection, Harrison and Lynne then decided to realise their idea of forming a Wilburys band, and first invited him to join before phoning Dylan, who also agreed to join. Traveling Wilburys was een supergroep, bestaande uit George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty en Bob Dylan. One of the most amazing things ever about the Wilburys was this poles-apart thing of Roy [Orbison] and Bob Dylan. The message of the music travels, as indeed they traveled and as I myself must now travel for further treatment. [13][14] The friendship continued in Los Angeles later that year. It was a bunch of friends that just happened to be really good at making music. Referring to recording errors created by faulty equipment, Harrison jokingly remarked to Lynne, "We'll bury 'em in the mix. The Traveling Wilburys Lyrics "Handle With Care" Been beat up and battered around Been sent up, and I've been shot down You're the best thing that I've ever found Handle me with care Reputation's changeable Situation's tolerable But baby, you're adorable Handle me with care A couple of days later George came by my office to play the new “B-side.” We went next door to A&R head Lenny Waronker’s office so he could hear it too. Whatever it was, we could do it. Would each person do a solo set and then do Wilburys at the end, or would we all go right on from beginning to end and make everything Wilburys? The box set included a DVD containing their music videos and a documentary on the band's formation. Originating from an idea discussed by Harrison and Lynne during the sessions for Harrison's 1987 album Cloud Nine, the band formed in April 1988 after the five members united to record a bonus track for Harrison's next European single. 1 will be released by Craft Recordings on 2 November 2018. [63] In tribute to him, the music video for the band's second single, "End of the Line", shows Orbison's guitar rocking in a chair when his vocals are heard. 3. [77] The album's liner notes were written by Eric Idle, another Python member, who again adopted a pseudonym. Mo Ostin 1324. De groep nam in 1988 het album Traveling Wilburys Vol. Omdat het onze passie is willen we nimmer afbreuk doen aan de kwaliteit. "End of the Line" is the last track from Traveling Wilburys' first album, Volume 1, released in 1988.Its riding-on-the-rails rhythm suggests its theme and the on-the-move nature of the group. 3 track "She's My Baby" was played by rock guitarist Gary Moore, who received the credit "Ken Wilbury".[103]. George felt the spontaneity of it, felt its driving force. As the Wilburys began to go further and further in their search for musical inspiration they found themselves the object of interest among many less developed species — nightclub owners, tour operators and recording executives. George played us “Handle With Care.” Our reaction was immediate. [47] Harrison planned a feature film about the band, to be produced by HandMade and directed by David Leland, but contractual problems ended the project. Lucky, Lefty, Nelson, Otis and Charlie T, Jr – together, they were known as The Traveling Wilburys, but who was really behind the curly hair and shades? Top 100 peaks from January 1990 to December 2010: This page was last edited on 24 December 2020, at 16:44. "[58][35], Vol. [70], Vol. 1. (C) 2007 T. Wilbury Limited. Delen. The Traveling Wilburys, Vol. [70][71] The duration of the main album sessions was again dictated by Dylan's touring schedule and limited availability. They must have taken to motion, in much the same way as penguins were at that time taking to ledges, for the next we hear of them they were going out for the day (often taking lunch or a picnic). There were a lot of nights when the conversation would roll around to that. [28][29], Working on a song that Harrison had recently started writing, the ensemble completed the track, which they titled "Handle with Care" after a label on a box in Dylan's garage. This was mid-1988. According to Harrison's neighbour and fellow musician, When commenting on Dylan's absence from promoting, harvnb error: multiple targets (2×): CITEREFSmax2007 (, Last edited on 24 December 2020, at 16:44, "First mention of The Traveling Wilburys", "Jeff Lynne: 'Bob Dylan Wanted To Call Us Roy & The Boys, "You've Seen 'em Before, but Now Meet These Wild Wilburys", "The Traveling Wilburys – Limited Edition Book", "Classic Tracks: The Traveling Wilbury's 'Handle With Care, "Traveling Wilburys – The Traveling Wilburys Collection", "Wilburys Streaming Event Honors Father's Day", "Jeff Lynne Looks Back On Traveling Wilburys & the 30th Anniversary of 'Vol. They consisted of Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Beatle George Harrison, Roy Orbison and ELO’s Jeff Lynne. The Traveling Wilburys (sometimes shortened to the Wilburys) were an English–American supergroup consisting of Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty. The name Ayrton was used in honour of F1 driver Ayrton Senna. 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Friday ,07 March 2014
| 9 MB members arrested on charges of burning churches and police stations in Minya | Muslim man accused of kidnapping Coptic minor girl in Luxor | Police removed Kamel Saleh’s handcuffs | Terrorist cell targeting policemen arrested in Menoufia
Ukraine is Egypt – well, not really
By-Dr H.A. Hellyer
Egyptians know now what it was like to watch the Tahrir Square uprising in 2011 from outside of the country – because the same kind of media attention was recently projected on Ukraine. This country, which hasn’t been the subject of monthly breaking news for a while – let alone daily breaking news – has been constantly in the media for the last few weeks. The similarities to Egypt’s situation do not stop at international interest. No, they abound, tremendously, and are shown in so many different aspects of the revolutionary fervour that has swept Ukraine. Well, not really.
OK – there are a few similarities and connections between the two sets of events. But a plethora of headlines and analysis pieces in various parts of the international media would seem to indicate that both countries were almost inextricably joined at the hip in terms of their struggles. It is, as always, more complicated than that. If Egypt is not, say, Libya or Tunisia (by the way, it isn’t), Ukraine is also not Egypt.
For example – some are now wont to claim that Ukraine was “inspired” by Egypt’s revolution. From the outset, it’s not altogether clear why, after the various dramatic and embattled turns the Egyptian revolution has taken, it would be considered an inspiration for people outside of Egypt. Indeed, it might be construed as a warning. (Tunisia, you really ought to pay thanks to Egypt for giving you advance warning as to how disastrous it can be for any political force in a revolutionary transition to ignore the need for consensus, by the way.). Beyond that, however, one might stop to consider that Ukrainians were inspired by, just possibly, their own revolutionary uprising during the Orange Revolution of 2004-2005. Just a thought.
(Egypt, you really ought to apologise to Tunisia – how come you get to steal all the revolutionary thunder when Tunisia started all of this?)
OK – it is true that some Ukrainians in mid-January watched The Square, an Oscar-nominated documentary about Egypt’s revolution, in their own “Euro-Maidan”. I suppose there is a connection there – in addition to the ironic one that thus far, The Square has not been shown in Tahrir Square to revolutionary protestors. Indeed – it still does not have a licence to even be shown in cinemas in Egypt, and Naguib Sawiris seems not to have yet made good on his offer to have the film aired on ONTV.
Yes, both Egyptian protestors and Ukrainian protestors protested in squares that had the word “Maidan” in it. You got me on this one – of course they did, because the word for “square” in both languages is Arabic.
Another similarity between Egypt and Ukraine, perhaps, is that it seems different sides are arguing that protests gave rise to a coup or a revolution. Obviously, most of the 30 June camp argue that Mohamed Morsi’s 3 July ouster was a “revolution” (a minority that supported 30 June do not characterise 3 July in that fashion), while the opponents of 3 July generally describe it as a “coup” (with a minority admitting that it was popularly supported). In Ukraine, although there was no military intervention to speak of in support of the protesters (stand by on that one – there will be one later), the ousted president considered his ouster “coup”. The protesters obviously disagree – but why bring logic into any of this.
Both squares had somewhat unsavoury characters in their midst as supporters at one point or another. There were far-right wing ultranationalists in the EuroMaidan – how many, and what proportion of the protesters? I do not know – but I imagine that in the years to come, they will argue they were fundamental to the protest movement, and others will point out they simply played a role. In Egypt, at least in 2011, a similar force was not immediately evident in Tahrir – the Muslim Brotherhood is rightly called to account in terms of sectarianism, but still. One can legitimately argue that manifests differently later on – as one can argue that another type of “ultra nationalism” came to be seen in Tahrir Square, but not in 2011 to be sure.
The words “foreign intervention” certainly make their appearances in both countries –particularly throughout the last few months. In Egypt, foreign intervention is a particularly strange phenomenon. It is horrendous when any country comments on Egyptian politics, it seems. But when Vladimir Putin endorses a presidential run by Field Marshal Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, it appears that is not foreign intervention at all. Ironically, Putin’s latest move in the Ukraine, where he has essentially invaded the country, is also not considered foreign intervention (at least to the Kremlin), but rather a humanitarian intervention. It’s annoying to students of history that a number of Western countries are decrying “invasions on the basis of false pretexts”. Irony and hypocrisy are just so inconvenient.
“Democracy is more than the ballot box!” So said the pro-uprising Ukrainians to their adversaries – as did critics of the Muslim Brotherhood in the run-up to the 30 June protests. (The Brotherhood now, ironically, use a similar argument in criticism of the current government). “You’re an unelected government!” So says the opposition to the new regime in Kiev, and the opponents to the military backed authorities in Egypt. OK – a marginal similarity there.
I have news for observers – there was 6 April moment in Egypt, just as there was in Ukraine(Of course, the 6 April rally in the Ukraine was an ultranationalist one, while the 6 April group was a pro-democracy gathering – but again, who needs facts.).
But here is the most striking similarity of all – the creation, seemingly overnight, of “experts” on both countries. Out of nowhere, people who neither know the languages of the countries in question, nor have spent much time there, are writing incessantly to provide “insights”. Alas, if only it were that easy. The truth is – it’s often better to just say “I do not know”, but it seems that is poison in our modern world. Egypt already suffered – and suffers – from that malaise. Ukraine, welcome.
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Tuesday ,10 June 2014
| Pope Francis call to pray for peace in the Middle East | Priests of Suez congratulate al-Sisi on presidency | Sawiros: It's time for unity and work | Bishop Jeremiah congratulates Copts on Pentecost
In search for alternatives
By: Rana Allam, Daily news Egypt
“Who is the alternative?”
This was indeed the most repeated and frustrating question asked by the pro-Sisi camp during the past two weeks, before and during the surreal presidential election that brought a military man to power after three years of calls for democracy.
The question is frustrating because this camp thinks that the “revolution” can come up with one name, one leader to rule, as if the “revolution” is a single organisation or entity that can get together in a meeting room and pick its CEO. This way of thinking is naïve, if not outright ignorant of the rules of democracy.
There are theoretically three camps in Egypt: the military camp (Sisi supporters), the Islamist camp (Morsi supporters), and the secular camp (democracy advocates). The third camp, however, is hardly as cohesive as the other two, and represents a hodgepodge of political movements, philosophies, and plans.
Those calling for an Islamist state and those supporting a military man for president are by nature supportive of an authoritarian regime, simply because both frame their beliefs in a way that brokers no argument or debate.
For the Islamists, they do so by implying that any opposition to them is tantamount to opposition of religion, and there’s no competing with that in a country that is overflowing with public displays of piety.
For the military government’s supporters, the game is similar, only instead of impious, they label their opposition as “traitors”, while any call for freedom and democracy is met with booming nationalistic slogans. This attitude has been successful several times over across the globe, and has always failed miserably. Egypt itself fell victim to it during Gamal Abdel Nasser’s era, and suffered greatly from the ensuing crisis when Israel called Nasser’s bluffs in the disaster that was the 1967 War.
Now, the same rhetoric is all over the place, as Egyptians are told on the streets and in the media to work “for the sake of Egypt”, as if this “Egypt” is some separate entity from them. Anyone who does not support Sisi is a traitor working for the downfall of “Egypt”. State institutions mobilised to spread such rhetoric, and the Egyptian media has done their bidding brilliantly.
When any opposition is treason, then, how can an “alternative” arise?
This brings us to the idea of a revolution. The revolution that called for democracy and freedom in 2011, did not want to impose a leader, nor could it. The whole point was to be given a choice – to have several candidates with political and economic platforms presented to the people, and for them to choose what is in their best interest.
Egypt’s democracy advocates are not one entity; they do not have the same political affiliation, nor the same beliefs except for the desire to live in a democracy. They are not supposed to agree on a leader and impose him on the people.
Similarly, the people of Egypt, apart from those who support a religious state or a military one, have no particular political affiliation. Accordingly, average citizens need to be able to choose the candidate with the best platform for them, regardless of his leanings; he could be a leftist, a liberal, or a social democrat. The masses don’t really care. Their self interest is what matters, and this interest is indeed the interest of “Egypt”, which despite all the nationalistic slogans, in reality is nothing but its people.
If we put aside the nationalistic and religious rhetoric in our political life, then democratic groups can present alternatives for the people to choose from. So long as there is a candidate hiding behind religion or the barrel of a gun, there can no alternative, as they stamp out any competition. So long as the people are given no platforms but words of heroism or verses of Quran, there will be no proper political or economic debate, because what discussion can there be when there is no platform to discuss? A leader of a nation should be chosen based on what his programme can offer the people, not based on the group backing him or his personal appeal.
This is, after all, what a revolution does: it presents people with the opportunity to choose. The Muslim Brotherhood killed that opportunity and paved the way for the militarised nationalistic rhetoric to win. Until the day comes when no military man nor religious leader appears on the presidential candidates list, there will be neither alternatives nor a true democracy.
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May 14 - Former Egyptian army chief and frontrunner in presidential race Abdel-Fatteh al-Sisi tells Reuters the U.S. relationship with Egypt is sound as he hopes for better times ahead. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
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Amanda Burgess-Proctor
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, Oakland University
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Prior to her academic career, Burgess-Proctor worked as a Personal Protection Order Coordinator in Ingham County, MI and as a research consultant at the Wayne State University Center for Urban Studies. She is an active member of the American Society of Criminology and the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, and currently serves as Chair of the American Society of Criminology Division on Women & Crime.
Her research been published in numerous academic journals including Criminal Justice & Behavior, Justice Quarterly, andViolence Against Women. She is co-founder of the Violence & Abuse Resource Consortium at Oakland University, and in that capacity works with several community anti-violence agencies.
Burgess-Proctor received her Ph.D. and M.S. in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University and B.S. in Criminal Justice and Psychology from Grand Valley State University.
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Dear Folks: November 18, 1990 »
Nuclear Weapons Have Never Been so Dangerous
Two months ago another piece of the Soviet Union became an ecological disaster zone. A nuclear fuel plant exploded, releasing a cloud of toxic beryllium over Ust-Kamenogorsk, a city of 300,000 people near the Chinese border.
In this country we are just beginning to understand that the Soviet Union practices advanced industrial technologies with a primitive level of quality control. It is a land of dripping faucets, uncaulked windows, and poorly tuned vehicles. Inefficient factories spew unabated pollutants into the air. Unprotected gas pipelines run alongside badly maintained railroads, so derailments produce infernos. The Chernobyl area is one of several that have been abandoned because of massive radioactive spills. No one is quite sure where all the toxic wastes go.
And this sloppy ex-superpower still maintains 12,000 nuclear weapons ready to launch, most of them aimed at us. Since glasnost, since the Berlin Wall fell, since the USSR started falling into political chaos, since both our attention and theirs have been distracted, those weapons have never been so dangerous. The probability of a deliberate launch has fallen to near zero. The probability of a horrible accident, on their soil or ours or anywhere in between, has risen manyfold.
That is one reason why we should be doing everything in our power to get those weapons decommissioned. The other reasons have less to do with dread risk and more with immediate payoff. The surest way we can bring about the reduction of Soviet nuclear weapons is to reduce our own. And by doing that we can save money, stop adding to our own ecological disaster areas, and release people, materials, and energy to work on some of our own pressing problems.
Unfortunately, the Cold War is over everywhere but in our government’s budget. Seventy billion of our tax dollars are scheduled next year to operate, repair, update, and increase our capacity to wage nuclear war with the Soviet Union. The Soviets have unilaterally stopped nuclear testing and are eager for negotiations to cut or eliminate nuclear weapons. Our stated reason for having those weapons — to deter a deliberate Soviet attack — has disappeared. Still we are making more of them.
Pentagon plans for the 1990s include (keep in mind that every billion dollars means an average of $4 in taxes from every man, woman, and child of us):
75 new B-2 Stealth bombers. We have already spent $27 billion to develop these planes; it will now cost $38 billion to build them, and another $65 billion to keep them in operation. This, in spite of the fact that we already have 97 new B-1B bombers and 189 B-52 bombers equipped with long-range cruise missiles.
91 more MX missiles. We already have 102 of these intercontinental missiles in silos. Acquiring the rest of them and setting up a system for deploying them on railroads will cost $10.5 billion.
200-500 truck-borne single-warhead Midgetman missiles at a cost of about $30 billion, though we now have ready to fire at all times 4500 other mobile nuclear weapons on ships and planes.
Seven more Trident submarines, each carrying 192 D-5 missiles ($9.6 billion for the subs, $37 billion for the missiles), though we have nine Tridents operational and another eight under construction.
About $40 billion for Star Wars, a space-based defense system against intercontinental missile attack, which, even its supporters concede, is not likely to be more than 30 percent effective.
The price we pay for these weapons is more than money. The production and mobilization of nuclear materials is an environmental hazard even when it’s in more careful hands than those of the Soviets — and our own hands have not been careful. At Hanford, Washington, at Savannah River, South Carolina, at Rocky Flats, Colorado, and at other sites our bomb makers have spread around radioactive pollution that will cost an estimated $200 billion to “clean up.” In fact spilled radioactivity can never be cleaned up; it can only be sealed off. We have sacrificed more national territory to bomb-making than to any outside enemy.
We now have about 11,000 nuclear weapons. In an almost unimaginable worst-case scenario, with Soviet generals taking over the USSR and deciding for some reason that the United States is their enemy again, we would not need more than 3000 weapons to deter them thoroughly. That would be enough to level every major Soviet city, missile site, and military base. It’s the number carried on our 17 Trident submarines.
Many would argue that 3000 weapons is still an excessive force. For the moment it’s a good target to get down to by the end of the century. By then we will not only know more about the new world order, we will have shaped it in the direction we want it to go. Our gradual nuclear disarmament will strengthen the case of Soviet reformers, weaken the power of their reactionary generals, and allow them finally, with enormous relief on both their part and ours, to disarm too.
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Wales is a principality which is governed from Westminster but which has its own Welsh Assembly Government that sits in Cardiff. The Principality covers an area of 20 000 km<sup>2</sup>, about 8.5 per cent of the total UK landmass, and contains about 5 per cent of the total UK population.
Wales offers a rich environmental diversity. It is dominated by uplands, 25 per cent of the land is above 305 m in elevation, including ranges such as Snowdonia, the Cambrian Mountains and the Brecon Beacons ('''FIGURE P841815'''). The Principality has 1180 km of coastline with numerous bays, sandy beaches, peninsulas and cliffs ('''Plate P802042'''). It possesses large areas of National Parks with a variety of scenery, yet there are also numerous historical metal and coal mining industrial sites and large tracts of land contaminated from former industrial processes. The National Parks and five areas of outstanding natural beauty cover almost a quarter of the country. There are over 1000 sites of special scientific interest, nearly 100 nature reserves and six environmentally sensitive areas.
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With the exception of the major river estuaries in the north and south, Wales has no navigable rivers. The larger rivers such as the Taff, Teifi, Tywi, Usk and Clwyd flow from the central mountain ranges to the west coast. The Severn (the second longest river in the UK) and the Wye rise in the Cambrian Mountains and flow into the Bristol Channel.''' '''Wales has more than 400 natural lakes and more than 90 man-made reservoirs, many of which are used for water supply and some for hydroelectric power generation and power storage ('''Plates P802061 and P802060'''). Bala in north Wales is the largest and deepest of the natural lakes and is 6.4 km long by 1.6 km wide. Some of the upland water storage is used to supply neighbouring English metropolitan areas notably Birmingham.
The main mountain chains are the Cambrian Mountains which are situated between the head of the Tywi catchment in central and west Wales, the Brecon Beacons/Black Mountains of south Wales and Snowdonia in the north of Wales ('''FIGURE 1.3'''). In the north the highest peak is Snowdon (1085 m) with Cader Idris (892 m) in the central area overlooking the Mawddach Estuary near Barmouth where other peaks are generally below 600 m. In the south, the Brecon Beacons rise to 886 m and the Black Mountains to 811 m; both are more rounded in shape than the Cambrian Mountains. Radnor Forest (660 m) and Clwydian Range in central Wales in the north comprise rolling hills. Snowdonia is characterised by deeply incised valleys, whereas the valleys of west Wales are more open. South Wales is characterised by a coastal plain which varies from 1 km width at Port Talbot to 20 km in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Northern central Wales is drained by the upper reaches of the Severn feeding into the major reservoirs of the Elan valley upstream of Rhyadyr. Much of southern central Wales drains to the river Wye that flows through an interior plain centred on the town of Builth Wells. The lower course of the Wye is characterised by dissected lowlands divided by discontinuous lines of low hills. The river cuts a series of incised meanders into the Forest of Dean. The plateaux are broken up towards the north-east around the Teme Valley separating the Welsh Border hills from the uplands of central Wales. The high plateaux are strongly dissected in the south and drop to the coastal plain along the Severn Estuary.
Wales has a maritime climate, and the influence of Atlantic weather systems gives it somewhat changeable weather. Rainfall is plentiful — typically over 1000 mm a<sup>-1</sup> with the least usually recorded in May/June and the most in December/January (see [http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/wl/print.html http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/wl/print.html]). The distribution of rainfall varies widely, with the highest average annual totals being recorded in the mountainous areas of Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons ('''FIGURE P859259'''). Snowdonia is the wettest part of Wales with average annual totals exceeding 3000 mm.
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This page is part of a category of pages that provides an updated review of the occurrence of groundwater throughout Wales.
Author(s): N S Robins and J Davies, British Geological Survey
Contributor(s): D A Jones, Natural Resources Wales and G Farr, British Geological Survey
Wales topography and place names. P841815.)
Wales is a principality which is governed from Westminster but which has its own Welsh Assembly Government that sits in Cardiff. The Principality covers an area of 20 000 km2, about 8.5 per cent of the total UK landmass, and contains about 5 per cent of the total UK population.
Wales offers a rich environmental diversity. It is dominated by uplands, 25 per cent of the land is above 305 m in elevation, including ranges such as Snowdonia, the Cambrian Mountains and the Brecon Beacons (Figure P841815). The Principality has 1180 km of coastline with numerous bays, sandy beaches, peninsulas and cliffs (Plate P802042). It possesses large areas of National Parks with a variety of scenery, yet there are also numerous historical metal and coal mining industrial sites and large tracts of land contaminated from former industrial processes. The National Parks and five areas of outstanding natural beauty cover almost a quarter of the country. There are over 1000 sites of special scientific interest, nearly 100 nature reserves and six environmentally sensitive areas.
View from Aberaeron of the coast of Cardigan Bay extending north towards Aberystwyth. P802042.
Elan Valley, Caben Cock dam in spate. P802061.
... and in drought, Pen-y-Fan, in the Brecon Beacons from wall of the Neuadd Reservoir north of Merthyr Tydfil during 1976. P802060.
With the exception of the major river estuaries in the north and south, Wales has no navigable rivers. The larger rivers such as the Taff, Teifi, Tywi, Usk and Clwyd flow from the central mountain ranges to the west coast. The Severn (the second longest river in the UK) and the Wye rise in the Cambrian Mountains and flow into the Bristol Channel. Wales has more than 400 natural lakes and more than 90 man-made reservoirs, many of which are used for water supply and some for hydroelectric power generation and power storage (Plates P802061 and P802060). Bala in north Wales is the largest and deepest of the natural lakes and is 6.4 km long by 1.6 km wide. Some of the upland water storage is used to supply neighbouring English metropolitan areas notably Birmingham.
The main mountain chains are the Cambrian Mountains which are situated between the head of the Tywi catchment in central and west Wales, the Brecon Beacons/Black Mountains of south Wales and Snowdonia in the north of Wales (Figure 1.3). In the north the highest peak is Snowdon (1085 m) with Cader Idris (892 m) in the central area overlooking the Mawddach Estuary near Barmouth where other peaks are generally below 600 m. In the south, the Brecon Beacons rise to 886 m and the Black Mountains to 811 m; both are more rounded in shape than the Cambrian Mountains. Radnor Forest (660 m) and Clwydian Range in central Wales in the north comprise rolling hills. Snowdonia is characterised by deeply incised valleys, whereas the valleys of west Wales are more open. South Wales is characterised by a coastal plain which varies from 1 km width at Port Talbot to 20 km in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Wales has a maritime climate, and the influence of Atlantic weather systems gives it somewhat changeable weather. Rainfall is plentiful — typically over 1000 mm a-1 with the least usually recorded in May/June and the most in December/January (see http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/wl/print.html). The distribution of rainfall varies widely, with the highest average annual totals being recorded in the mountainous areas of Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons (Figure P859259). Snowdonia is the wettest part of Wales with average annual totals exceeding 3000 mm.
Mean monthly rainfall (mm) at Valley on Anglesey, Swansea and Cwmgstwyth in Ceredigion (after http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/wl/print.html). P859259.)
In the summer, Wales, other than the mountainous areas, has an average six hours sunshine per day, compared to between one and a half and two hours per day in winter months. July is normally the warmest month, with the highest temperatures inland away from the cooling influence of the sea. The mean temperature is 10 °C. Snow is rare at sea level, but more frequent over the hills. The average number of days each year when sleet or snow falls in Wales varies from about 10 or less in some south-western coastal areas to over 40 days in Snowdonia.
More than half of the population live in the industrial and commercial centres of south Wales, where the population density is around 500 km-2. The industrialised area around Wrexham in north-east Wales is also a significant centre of population. The population of Wales is 2.9 million; the average population density is 140 people per square kilometre, which is roughly the same as the European average but half that for the United Kingdom.
Land use is dominated by agriculture. Approximately 80 per cent of the area of Wales is devoted to agriculture with some 30 000 holdings, the majority of which are dependant on livestock production. Grassland pasture for sheep and cows and rough grazing for sheep are the dominant agricultural features, but an additional 12 per cent of the land is forested.
Wales has numerous natural resources: coal and metal ores have been exploited from large deposits in the south, and to a lesser extent in the north. Coal remains the main mineral resource although mining has declined considerably and is now undertaken by opencast methods. Tower Colliery was the last working deep mine and this closed in January 2008. Extensive slate deposits exist in the north, and these have been exploited for roofing materials for many generations. Production continues today at a greatly reduced level. Metalliferous ores including sources of gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc were formerly mined at a large number of sites located throughout central and northern parts of Wales.
Light manufacturing forms the key industrial sector within the Welsh economy. Wales is also one of the most advanced automotive supply regions in the UK and food processing is another important industrial activity. Tourism and leisure are now increasing contributors to the economy, with Wales' popularity as a holiday destination mirroring the development of the tourist industry in the UK as a whole.
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Harzing.com > Blog > 2017 > May > How to conduct a longitudinal literature review?
How to conduct a longitudinal literature review?
Anne-Wil Harzing - Thu 11 May 2017 11:23 (updated Sat 31 Oct 2020 17:02)
Publish or Perish can also be used to analyse the development of the literature on any particular topic over time. You can search for particular key words and look at how the number of papers published varies over time. In order to eliminate a potentially large range of irrelevant results it might be a good idea to focus on a small set of journals. Journals can be combined with the OR function in the publication field, although Google Scholar generally ignores any journals beyond the second or third.
Publish or Perish does not yet provide the ability to further analyse for instance the number of publications per year. However, exporting the data to a spreadsheet or statistical program allows you to do this very easily. In addition, by selecting all publications in a year, clicking “unselect” and looking at the reduction in the number of papers, you can easily establish the number of papers per year.
Worked Example: Culture in the field of IB
Let us assume you are interested how research into the role of national culture in the field of business and management has developed over the years. In order to limit the number of irrelevant hits, you limit your search to two mainstream international business journals and check the "title words only" box. The screenshot below shows the search and all papers receiving more than 300 citations.
Highly cited papers and development over time
The most cited paper – by a large distance – is Kogut & Singh’s paper on the effect of national culture on the choice of entry mode. This was a seminal paper in that it introduced culture as a variable to be considered in studies on entry modes. Entry modes concern the way MNCs enter foreign countries and could include acquisitions and joint ventures. Other highly cited papers are those providing reviews of the field (e.g. Adler, Hofstede, and Leung et al.).
However, the general study of the impact of culture on managerial work values and practices is also popular (Newman & Nollen; Ralston et al.). Further highly cited papers deal with the impact of culture on specific topics such as corruption (Husted), strategy (Hennart & Larimo), entrepreneurship (Thomas & Mueller), compensation practices (Schuler & Rogovsky), and business negotiations (Graham).
When I sort the articles by year, I find the interest in the role of culture to be increasing. There were only six articles published in the 1980s that had culture in their title. Likewise, in the first half of the nineties, only five articles dealt with culture to such an extent that they included the word in their title. In the latter half of the nineties, the number of articles published on culture increased to nearly a dozen. The first decade of the 21st century produced some 40 articles on culture, with another 40 published in the next five years. It is clear that culture is a topic that is of sustained interest to international business scholars!
Worked example: HIV in Science, Nature and Cell
Let us assume you are interested on how research on HIV has developed over the years. You focus your search on three core journals that are likely to publish on this topic: Science, Nature and Cell. The screenshot below shows all papers with more than 2,500 citations. We can see that each of the three journals has published highly cited articles in this field: two in Cell, five in Nature and five in Science. We can also observe that most of the highly cited articles were published between 1995 and 1998, and in fact 9 out of the 12 most highly cited articles were published in 1996.
Development of research volume over time
However, I am also interested in how the volume of research on HIV has developed over the years. In order to assess this, I rerun the search for a single journal: Science. The reason for this is that if I include all journals only the most highly cited 1000 results will be shown and this will naturally include fewer recent articles.
Splitting a search into two to include all papers: Running the search for Science alone, splitting it in into two time periods (before and after 1996) and aggregating both searches into one ensures I also include less-cited articles (there are 100+ articles without citations in both periods). This reduces the risk of missing most of the recently published articles.
Number of publications on HIV peak in 1988: When I sort the results by year, I find that articles on HIV started to be published in Science in 1986. However, after removing duplicates, I found only four articles published in that year. About a dozen articles were published in 1987, whilst nearly 50 articles were published in 1988. This was one of the years with the largest number of publications on HIV in Science.
Another peak in publications in 1996: Between 1989 and 1995 the number of articles had gone down to about 20-30. However, in 1996 the number of articles reached nearly 50 again, dropping to around 30 again in 1997-1999. From the early 2000s, the number of articles published on HIV in Science went down to about 15 a year, with a seeming resurgence from 2013 onwards where we see a return to 25-30 articles a year.
Publication peaks follow major medical developments: The name HIV was introduced in May 1986 by the International Committee on the Taxonomy of Viruses. The current treatment for HIV was introduced in 1996, resulting in a declining number of deaths from HIV/AIDS. Studying the scientific interest in HIV (or any illness) thus allows one to understand the development of interest in the disease over time.
Searching Microsoft Academic in Publish or Perish
From version 5 onwards Publish or Perish allows for searching Microsoft Academic as a data-source. This provides you with several features that make doing a literature review even easier.
Microsoft Academic doesn't have a limit for the number of results. Hence you can instruct Publish or Perish to return more than 1000 results by changing the maximum number of result per query in the preferences.
As a default option Microsoft Academic searches for specified keywords only in the title and abstract (rather than the whole article). This will generally present you with a more accurate result.
Unlike Google Scholar, Microsoft Academic doesn't suffer from truncation. Hence, using the PoP5's new option to export bibliographic details, you can simply select the relevant references and your desired referencing format to copy the exact references.
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Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) **1/2
by Sonal Sher | Mar 27, 2010 | 1 comment
Zack and Miri make a porno. Doesn’t sound like the name of a romantic movie but nonetheless, it is. The story is as simple as the name of the movie.
Zack and Miri are childhood best friends who have been living together forever. Neither of them is too bright or ambitious which leads them into a financial crisis. In a moment of desperation they decide that the only intelligent way of getting out of the situation is to ‘have sex on tape’ and sell it to their classmates. In short they decide to make a full fledged porn movie. So you see them casting people for roles, making a set, arranging for equipment and coming up with a brilliant idea for the story. They come up with Star Whores. And it almost seems perfect till the set gets tolled down by a bulldozer on the second day of the shooting.
Nonetheless, the team carries on, shooting the movie in a coffee shot on a handycam. People fuck and finally its the turn of Zack and Miri to do the deed for the camera. And in Zack’s own words, what they end up doing is making love. Things get complicated when nobody says anything and expectations build up, especially since both are supposed to have sex with other people for other scenes. What happens is the usual misunderstandings and outbursts including confessions of love.
The movie is funny. And though human emotions in a romantic comedy can never really be new, the premise is original. A little more effort on the chemistry between the two characters built to the sex scene would have definitely made it better. Seth Rogan is his usual hilarious self and Elizabeth banks as Miri is quirky, awkward and funny. Craig Robinson who plays Zack’s black co worker is hilarious as man who feels as if everyone who even mouths the word black (even as a colour of the coffee) is a racist. The dialogues are sharp and a little icky but not overly so. The rest of the supporting cast is right on the money and Kevin Smith, the director finds a fine balance between giving it a feel of a rom-com and a porn movie.
Do catch this one when you want to desperately want to laugh. It will crack you up.
The Heat (2013) **1/2
Okay, I went in to see the film purely because I am a girl. There is no other reason. The film stars Sandra Bullock, has been directed by Paul Feig, still warm from the memories of last year’s ‘Bridesmaids’ and I am a girl who just was in desperate need to laugh a little. Melissa McCarthy also stars in this flick but I am still not so sure about her ever since I saw the tragic tragic ‘Identity Thief’. So what did I think about ‘The Heat’? I felt that despite a very predictable storyline which has been done numerous…
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) **1/2
Some true blue Steven Spielberg fans may murder me for saying this but I am going to take that chance anyway. Raiders of the last ark is an entertaining movie, yes. It’s full of mystery, action and adventure. A heady mixture of god and Nazi power and who can resist that combo, I’d say? But through the length of the movie you do feel as if you are watching a kids flick. It almost feels like an episode from Duck Tales. The ease with which Indiana Jones finds the Ark almost makes you question why it that he didn’t go…
The Lovely Bones (2009) **1/2
The Lovely Bones, is a little different in many ways. It tells the story of a little girl Susie (Saoirse Ronan) who is murdered by a sociopath and how her soul is trapped between heaven and earth while her family copes with the loss. As she watches over her family as well as her killer from the heaven she weighs her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal. This is the plot in words as plain as possible. Her dad Jack, played very effectively by Mark Wahlberg is destroyed completely and obsessed with finding the killer played…
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Will Planning
Funding Education
Where There's a Will, There's a (Better) Way
Many of our clients innocently create accounts, and even hold real property, in ways that circumvent their Will plan. In the best case, this might mean more taxes or sacrifice non-tax trust protections. In the worst case (and the examples are legion), this results in an ugly family fight, even litigation. Why so much emphasis on the style of ownership? Simply put, it matters. It defines to whom your asset passes upon your death. If you create a joint-tenancy-with-rights-of-survivorship account (“JTWROS”) or pay-on-death bank account (“POD”) or transfer-on-death brokerage account (“TOD”), you are undertaking to direct that account’s disposition when you die. And this may well be inconsistent with your Will plan. Even beyond those designations that are governed by specific statutes in the Texas Estates Code, some of the mega-financial institutions (Fidelity and Schwab to name a couple) have created their own version of accounts to “avoid probate.” These are often referred to by them as “beneficiary-designated” accounts, and they are touted by the institution as a way to avoid probate and have your heir(s) obtain easy access at your passing. To be sure, avoiding probate has a superficial allure to it. But recall that Texas probate is one of the most (if not the most) streamlined probate processes in the country. In approximately the same time it takes to secure a death certificate (which is the legal documentation required to access all of the above type accounts), one can secure “letters testamentary” as executor under Texas law (at least in most counties), allowing that executor to access all probate accounts. Why then do these institutions tout these types of “non-probate” accounts? Some people suggest they are focused on the retail customer, who does not have trust planning and tax planning objectives. Others, more jaded perhaps, sense that the institution is looking out as much for their own protection, not interested in getting ensnared in a potential Will contest that could conceivably affect probate accounts. Whatever their motivation, we emphatically urge our clients to default to avoiding these non-probate type accounts, unless we specifically approve them in the overall estate plan. Take John and Mary who are married and have Wills that create trusts for the surviving spouse upon the first death (in part for tax planning, and in part to protect from a second marriage). If John has a beneficiary-designated account that passes outright to Mary upon his death, he has sacrificed the trust protections as to that account. On the other hand, if his Will passes his estate in full to Mary, such an account would not be detrimental. Consider the children of a widowed client of ours who are to share the estate equally under her Will. One of the children, let’s call him Don, is Mom’s agent under her power of attorney and is the point person for helping with her financial affairs in her declining years. Mom set up a joint account with Don years ago, so he could sign checks and handle funds. The account was styled “JTWROS.” Don now sells Mom’s home and places the sale proceeds in the JTWROS account. Mom later dies, and the proceeds of the home appear to pass to Don on the face of the account, but has he perhaps breached his fiduciary duty by redirecting those from her Will to himself? Possibilities here: Don shares these funds equally with his siblings (has he made a taxable gift by doing so?). Or, perhaps a family feud ensues. Worst case of all, the parties polarize and a lawsuit absorbs a good portion of these funds. What about the Texas law that allows a “transfer-on-death-deed”? Similar concerns arise, in that the superficial allure is to streamline matters upon death of the property owner, when indeed this could well complicate matters instead. As its name suggests, the transfer-on-death deed is a deed under which “Mom” retains her ownership in the real estate in question for life, but [revocably] directs its disposition in the deed as of her death. If Mom names two or more beneficiaries on such deed and one predeceases her, that share passes through Mom’s Will. Say she names Peter and James, both of whom have children, but Peter predeceases her. Peter’s share passes through her Will, which probably provides 50% to James and 50% to Peter’s children. Now, this means James is getting his half from the deed and another 50% of the remaining half via Mom’s Will; Peter’s children suffer by 25%, unintentionally. Moreover, these “TODD” deeds, while conceived to simplify matters at death, might stall a sale (and even require a court proceeding) if a title company is concerned about potential creditor issues until the “claims” period expires; this is not an issue when the real estate passes through the probate process. All in all, strategies that appear to be a “magic pill” need to be vetted with your estate planning attorney, given the particularities of your estate plan, and we at Farner & Perrin are here to do just that. Let us know when questions arise around these types of issues and we will help you navigate them.
Coordinating Beneficiary Designations with Overall Estate Plan
Choosing an Executor or Trustee
Has the Estate Tax Law Been 'Simplified' by 'Portability'?
“Portability” is an estate tax relief provision for married individuals which was made a permanent part of the Federal estate tax statutes in 2013. The portability law provides that if a married individual dies and does not utilize all of his Federal estate tax exemption, then his surviving spouse may add her deceased spouse’s unused exemption amount to her own. (For ease of presentation, let’s assume that the husband is the first spouse to die, although be assured the same concepts apply if the wife dies first.) An individual’s estate tax exemption may be unused because his estate is not large enough to fully utilize the recently-expanded exemption amount, or because he left everything to his wife (a gift which qualifies for the marital deduction, so does not use exemption). In the latter case, portability can apply even in very large estates. In order to “port” unused exemption to the surviving wife, the husband’s executor must file a Federal Estate Tax Return (Form 706) for his estate, due nine months after the husband’s death, unless extended. This is a complex return to assemble and prepare, and essentially discloses all assets owned by the husband at the time of his death, as well as all outstanding liabilities. If this return is not timely filed, portability is lost. Think of it as claiming a “carry-forward” type tax benefit. Prior to portability, the primary method of preserving the husband’s estate tax exemption was to incorporate a bypass trust in the husband’s Last Will. The bypass trust was then funded following the husband’s death, with assets in his estate equal in value to his remaining exemption amount. While the bypass trust would benefit the wife for her lifetime, it would not be taxed as a part of her estate when she later died. If the husband’s estate was not large enough to fully fund his bypass trust, then his unused exemption would be lost, whereas with portability the unused portion can be added to the surviving wife’s exemption. These days, many married taxpayers have opted to simplify their Wills for good reason. There are certain advantages to relying on portability to preserve the husband’s unused estate tax exemption, primary among them being simplicity. Under the portability regime, all of the husband’s estate can be left outright to the surviving wife, foregoing the need for a bypass trust and its attendant administrative requirements. Additionally, with assets passing from husband to wife, these assets are eligible for a basis adjustment at the husband’s death and again at the wife’s death. This is especially important with appreciating assets. By contrast, assets held in a bypass trust are not included as a part of the wife’s estate, and therefore are only eligible for a basis adjustment at the husband’s death. Thus, relying on portability could save capital gains tax on assets sold after the wife’s death. Farner & Perrin, L.L.P., encourages our married clients to actively review whether they still wish to incorporate a bypass trust at the first death, a decision that could save ongoing costs associated with trust administration, and could have potential income tax benefits as well. On the other hand, there are definite disadvantages to relying on portability and foregoing the use of a bypass trust, and these must be weighed against the advantages. First, there is always the risk that the surviving wife could change her Will following the husband’s death, and that his children may not receive what the husband had intended to leave to them. This might be more of a risk in a blended family, but also could occur if the surviving wife remarries and leaves the assets to her new husband. A bypass trust better assures that the husband’s children receive his remaining assets following the wife’s later death, because his Last Will controls the disposition of the bypass trust assets when the wife dies. Also, one limitation of the new portability law is that it allows a surviving wife to port only her most recent husband’s unused exemption. So, if a widow remarries and then her second husband predeceases her also, she will lose the exemption that she “ported” from her first husband’s estate. There are also two subtle tax nuances that may favor the use of the bypass trust over portability. If a bypass trust is used, the estate tax exemption amount is measured at the husband’s death and may appreciate by the time of the wife’s death, to the extent the trust assets grow. In other words, the bypass trust is initially funded with the amount of exempt property, which can then appreciate during the wife’s lifetime and still be fully excluded from her estate at her death. Whereas, any unused exemption “ported” from a deceased husband does not grow during the surviving wife’s lifetime. Instead, it remains fixed as of the husband’s death; to wit, the amount ported when the husband dies will be the amount that the wife adds to her exemption when she dies, say 15 years later (assuming no remarriage). This can be an especially important advantage to using a bypass trust in estates where significant appreciation in assets is expected over time. Secondly, while the surviving wife can port her husband’s unused estate tax exemption, she cannot port his unused generation-skipping tax (GST) exemption. This can be significant where the estate plan includes lifetime trusts for children, with grandchildren as the ultimate beneficiaries. In such a case, if a couple relies on portability and foregoes the bypass trust option, their family will be limited in how much can be funded into these “GST exempt” trusts, based on the GST exemption available only at the wife’s death (in other words, the husband’s GST exemption will be wasted). By contrast, amounts funded into a bypass trust at the husband’s death can be made “GST exempt” by application of the husband’s GST exemption. The effect of this is generally to double the amount that can later avoid estate tax, at the children’s deaths. Many observers of the national debate over Federal finances ponder whether Congress may reduce the estate tax exemption in the future. If that were to happen, the bypass trust and its potential to “grow” the exemption may be important to consider. As with most tax issues, each case is unique and must be analyzed given its particulars, with an appreciation that the “tax tail” should not wag the dog.
Whose Will Controls at the End of a Trust Created in my Will?
The answer, as with most legal questions is, “it depends.” First, let’s recall that the very nature of a trust is a division of rights in more than one beneficiary, phased over time. Typically, person A is the named primary beneficiary for A’s lifetime (or shorter period expressed in your Will), and then your Will must address where the remaining trust property goes at A’s death. So, the short answer is that your Will governs the trust and defines the parties to benefit from the trust. Let’s assume your Will creates a trust for A for life, and says the remaining trust property will pass to B upon A’s death. Where the complication arises is that your Will may (optionally) allow A’s Will to override your ultimate disposition to B. Technically speaking, your Will may grant a “power of appointment” over the trust to A. Some practitioners humorously refer to a “power to appoint” as a “power to disappoint,” since it is the means by which B might be cut out/disappointed. And the devil is in the details. We must read your Will to discern the extent of the power you grant to A. For example, your Will may grant A an unlimited power of appointment, meaning you allow A to cut out B in favor of anyone of A’s choosing – which A may do in A’s Will. While it certainly appears that A’s Will controls in that situation, keep in mind that is only by reference to reading the power granted to A in your Will. Bottom line is your Will is the driver if your Will created the trust. So, you have an opportunity to custom-design how and to what extent A’s Will may “override” your Will insofar as the disposition of the trust upon A’s death. As the term “custom-design” implies, the ways people do so are as unique as the people involved. But allow us to cite a few examples, as food for thought. For purposes of these examples, let’s assume you have two children, A and B. Your Will says if A has children at A’s death, the trust passes to A’s children, but if none then living, then to B or B’s children, but if all deceased, then to X and Y.
Unlimited: You give A the power to cut out A’s children and all others, in A’s Will.
Classic: You give A the power to appoint to any of your descendants only. This way, A could favor one of A’s children over another for any reason, or even exclude them in favor of B. This could also be useful to change the terms on which A’s children will receive the trust (e.g., the age at which they may become trustee or withdraw the funds themselves).
Classic restricted: You give A the power to appoint only to A’s children, and only equally among them, though A can differ their respective trusts for special reasons. Or you give A the classic power to appoint, but you restrict A to use the trustees your Will dictates (e.g., A cannot appoint A’s spouse as trustee for A’s children if your Will does not so authorize).
Classic or spouse or charity: You give A the classic power to appoint, but you also allow a certain percentage (or all) to go to a spouse or charity, as A’s Will may determine. You could limit the spouse to a named spouse, or restrict A to placing the trust property in further trust for spouse until spouse’s death or earlier remarriage.
Classic but more flexible after the last of your descendants dies: In addition to the classic power, if A survives all of A’s children, and B and all of B’s children, then you give A an unlimited power to appoint (see #1). Or, if you do not want A to divert the trust from X and Y, you could give A the power to divide among X and Y as A’s Will determines.
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(1) LET THERE BE LIGHT. Besides the Le Guin stamp coming out this year, the United States Post office has announced they will release a series of stamps highlighting images of the Sun captured by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory.
…The 20-stamp set features ten images that celebrate the science behind NASA’s ongoing exploration of our nearest star. The images display common events on the Sun, such as solar flares, sunspots and coronal loops. SDO has kept a constant eye on the Sun for over a decade. Outfitted with equipment to capture images of the Sun in multiple wavelengths of visible, ultraviolet, and extreme ultraviolet light, SDO has gathered hundreds of millions of images during its tenure to help scientists learn about how our star works and how its constantly churning magnetic fields create the solar activity we see.
(2) IN DEMAND. How many Hugo winners have AO3’s problem? “People Are Reading So Much Fanfiction It’s Crashing the Biggest Fanfic Website” – Vice has the story. (Well, I used to have that problem, however, it only took 15 people doing a certain thing for it to happen, and now that it’s fixed I don’t need to raise my hand.)
Over the weekend fanfiction website Archive of our Own went down, to the dismay of fanfic readers everywhere. While it’s not the result of any one fic, despite what some fans thought, it’s a reflection of how much the pandemic has changed our fanfiction reading habits.
Archive of our Own is a website to archive transformative works, also known as fanfiction. Fanfiction uses the fictional boundaries of someone else’s fiction in order to tell new stories with those characters and in those universes. While fanfiction is mostly associated with lovesick, teenage Twilight fans who insert themselves into their favorite novels, fanfiction and the associated cultural force of fandom has become the default view of what it means to be a fan. For some fans, especially in particularly online fandoms, reading fanfiction and reacting to it is a huge part of how they express their fandom. Over time, Archive of Our Own has been recognized as both a very popular website and a culturally important one, eventually winning a Hugo Award for best related work.
Over the weekend, Archive of Our Own went down, much to the surprise and chagrin of people who were in the middle of their fics. The beleaguered posting from people who were hoping to relax with the two new chapters of fanfiction like the Mandalorian fic “Rough Day” were funny enough. I only knew about the outage because Kotaku writer Ash Parrish was lamenting that she’d planned an entire night of relaxing with fanfiction, only for the site to go down….
(3) DISCON III. K. Tempest Bradford had one of the more thorough critical responses to Colette H. Fozard’s post about resigning as DisCon III co-chair. Thread starts here.
< always going to be multi-person categories, shouldn't the logistics change to match the reality of that? You're saying: "We have always only gotten rooms that will fit 100 people and instead of changing that we're limiting nominees to 50." Why… not get bigger rooms?
— K Tempest Bradford ??? (@tinytempest) January 15, 2021
(4) RENAME THE SPACE FORCE? Once reports circulated that the Biden administration will retire the “Operation Warp Speed” name for its push to vaccinate Americans for the coronavirus, Twitter answered with a suggestion to also eliminate the Space Force name – or the military branch itself.
C. Stuart Hardwick, Analog writer and six-time Jim Baen Memorial Short Story Award finalist, offered this defense.
The Space Force was created at the recommendation of a bipartisan commission that reported under Obama. By the time the Pentagon was done reviewing, Trump was at the wheel. It wasn't his idea, and isn't crazy as many assume out of ignorance and enmity. pic.twitter.com/i8iFLlJs2s
— Analog Scifi Magazine Regular, C. Stuart Hardwick (@CStuartHardwick) January 15, 2021
(5) NEW TABLET. Mad Genius Club’s Amanda S. Green, in “The ReMarkable Tablet–First Impressions”, reviews a tool that some writers will find helpful.
After watching the tablet make its way from Hong Kong to various states around the country before reaching the DFW area, I finally have my ReMarkable tablet….
… I’m one of those writers who has to resort to pen and paper from time to time to work through plot problems, etc. I’ve been using my iPad Pro and Apple Pencil 2 when I’ve reached that point, taking advantage of the handwriting to text apps. It worked but it never really “felt” right. I knew I wasn’t putting pen to paper. That, in turn, kept reminding me all I needed to do was open an app or the internet and . . . shiny!
The ReMarkable is an e-ink tablet. It doesn’t have a web browser. There are no games. It is a productivity tool only. You can set up folders and notebooks and take notes or draw. You can convert your notes to text. Using the desktop or phone app, you can sync your work between your tablet and your other devices. You can also email your work to yourself or someone else….
(6) A DIVE INTO THE TANK. Cora Buhlert has her second installment of “Fanzine Spotlight: The Drink Tank”.
Today’s featured fanzine is The Drink Tank, a seven-time Hugo finalist (if I’ve counted correctly) and Hugo winner for Best Fanzine in 2011.
And now I’d like to welcome Christopher J. Garcia of The Drink Tank.
Tell us about your site or zine.
I started doing The Drink Tank is in 2005. That series ended in 2015, and I took a 3 year break and started back up with two new co-editors. The concept this time around is that we take a different theme for every issue. Some aren’t SFF, like our issues on The Tower of London or Musicals, but many are, like our look at Science Fiction Comics and Universal Monsters. Our issues range anywhere from 12 to 50-ish pages and tend to be from a wide-range of writers and artists. We’ve been lucky enough to get some amazing material from some amazing people.
(7) WILL GET PAID. SF critic Paul Kincaid shares some good news — he got results after contacting a publisher that had announced a volume containing a reprint of his essay which they did not have permission to use.
It looks like the saga of the Routledge volume is drifting towards a conclusion. Routledge have offered me compensation, which I have accepted. And it looks like a couple of science fiction journals at least are reconsidering their policy on copyright, which is the real principle of the thing. But we do need to be wary about copyright on our essays and reviews from now on.
(8) AURORA AWARDS. The Eligibility Lists for the Auroras are now open for submissions from members of the Canadian Science Fiction & Fantasy Association.
To view works already submitted, you can view our public eligibility listings. Keep in mind that these will change throughout the eligibility submission period.
You need to be logged in to submit works to the eligibility lists.
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(9) CONSTANTINE OBIT. British sff author Storm Constantine (1956-2021) died January 14 at the age of 64. She was primarily known for her Wraeththu series. The author of over 30 published novels and non-fiction books, Constantine’s novel Scenting Hallowed Blood was a British Fantasy Award finalist in 1997. Her story “Priest of Hands” was a nominee for the British SF Association Award in 1993, and “The Oracle Lips” was shortlisted for the Otherwise Award in 1998. Constantine also headed Immanion Press, an independent publishing company she founded in 2003.
Storm Constantine, at the 1995 Glasgow World SF Convention. Photo by and copyright © Andrew Porter
(10) RICHMAN OBIT. Many, many genre roles. He was even the Voice of God once —“Peter Mark Richman Dies: Versatile Actor For Broadway, Film, TV Was 93” – Deadline remembers:
Peter Mark Richman… died [Jan 14] in Woodland Hills, Calif. of natural causes. He was 93. Born on April 16th, 1927. …film roles in …Friday the 13th Part 8. In television, … over 500 guest star appearances on such shows as The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, Fantasy Island, and Star Trek the Next Generation.
(11) MEDIA BIRTHDAY.
January 15, 1995 — Star Trek: Voyager premiered on UPN. It originally aired from January 1995 to May 2001 on UPN, lasting for one hundred seventy-two episodes over seven seasons. The fifth series in the Star Trek franchise, it served as the fourth sequel to Star Trek: The Original Series. Voyager would be the first Trek series to feature a female captain, Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew), as the lead character. Audience reviewers at Rotten Tomatoes give it a seventy-seven percent rating overall. (CE)
(12) TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS.
[Compiled by Cat Eldridge and John Hertz.]
Born January 15, 1860 – Eleanor Hull. Co-founder of the Irish Texts Society, honorary secretary thirty years. President, Irish Literary Society. Eight books, some ours e.g. Folklore of the British Isles. Hard to say how much the tale of Cuchulain is fantasy; anyway, see here. (Died 1935) [JH]
Born January 15, 1913 — Lloyd Bridges. Though I’m reasonably sure Secret Agent X-9, a 1945 serial, isn’t genre, but I’m listing it anyways because I’m impressed because it was based on a comic strip by Dashiell Hammett, Leslie Charteris and others. He’s the Pilot Col. Floyd Graham in Rocketship X-M, Dr. Doug Standish In Around the World Under the Sea, Aramis in The Fifth Musketeer, Clifford Sterling in Honey, I Blew Up the Kid and Grandfather in Peter and the Wolf. His television appearances are too many to list here. (Died 1998.) (CE)
Born January 15, 1928 — Joanne Linville, 93. She played the Romulan commander in Trek’s “The Enterprise Incident” episode. She previously starred in the Twilight Zone’s “The Passersby”, and been in two episodes of One Step Beyond as Aunt Mina in “The Dead Part of the House” episode and as Karen Wadsworth in the “A Moment of Hate” episode. She’d have later one-offs on The Invaders, I-Spy and Alfred Hitchcock Presents.(CE)
Born January 15, 1935 — Robert Silverberg, 86. I know the first thing I read by him was The Stochastic Man a very long time ago. After that I’ve read all of the Majipoor series which is quite enjoyable, and I know I’ve read a lot of his short fiction down the years. So what should I have read by him that I haven’t? (CE)
Born January 15, 1944 — Christopher Stasheff. A unique blending I’d say of fantasy and SF with a large if I find sometimes excessive dollop of humor. His best known novels are his Warlock in Spite of Himself series which I’ve read some of years ago. Who here has read his Starship Troupers series? It sounds potentially interesting. (Died 2018.) (CE)
Born January 15, 1945 — Ron Bounds, 76. A fan who was one of the founders of the Baltimore Science Fiction Society in the Sixties. He co-chaired Discon 2, was a member of both the Baltimore in ’67 and Washington in ’77 bid committees. He chaired Loscon 2. He published the Quinine, a one-shot APA. He was President of the Great Wall of China SF, Marching & Chop Suey Society which is both a cool name and a great undertaking as well. Played the barbarian alongside Jerry Jacks in the immortal Worldcon masquerade entry “Fafhrd & the Gay (sic) Mouser”. (CE)
Born January 15, 1963 – Bruce Schneier, Ph.D., age 58. He was in Minneapa during its last years, as in a way was I through the Minneapa – APA-L combination (can an apa belong to another apa? why not? of course Tom Digby thought this up). With Karen Cooper he co-authored the Minicon 34 Restaurant Guide, which placed 5th for the Best-Related-Book Hugo. Eventually his interest, and expertise, in electronic security dominated. [JH]
Born January 15, 1965 — James Nesbitt, 56. Best genre role was as Tom Jackman and Hyde in Jekyll which was written by Steven Moffat. He’s also appeared in Fairy Tales, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, Stan Lee’s Lucky Man and Outcast. Yes, I know he played Bofur in the Hobbit films. I still consider Jekyll his better by far genre role. (CE)
Born January 15, 1974 – Shaun Tan, age 47. A score of short stories; mostly known for visual art. Six dozen covers, two hundred interiors. Guest of Honor at Swancon 2004, at Aussiecon 4 the 68th Worldcon. Five Ditmars, two Hugos, one Oscar. Lindgren Award. Greenaway Medal. Here is Lost and Found. Here is The Arrival. Here is City of Birds. Here is Moonfish. Here is The Bird King. Here is A Bear and Her Lawyer. [JH]
Born January 15, 1986 – Rosamund Hodge, age 35. Seven novels, as many shorter stories. Interviewed in Lightspeed. Has read The Yellow Wallpaper, The Man Born to Be King, Fuenteovejuna, As I Crossed a Bridge of Dreams, The Divine Comedy, Hide Me Among the Graves, four by Trollope, two by Hambly, one by Heyer (and it’s A Civil Contract, yay). [JH]
Born January 15, 1989 – Kaveh Akbar, Ph.D., age 32. Two Pushcart Prizes. Levis Reading Prize. Zacharis First Book Award. Medwick Award. Poetry Editor of The Nation. Some of his poetry seems ours; anyway, strange. Here is “The Perfect Poem”. [JH]
Born January 15, 1999 – Arula Ratnakar, age 21. Two short stories for us, but rather than give you a thousand words I recommend seeing her at Portfolio Lounge. [JH]
(13) EATING THE FANTASTIC. It’s time to savor spanakopita with writer/editor Nick Mamatas in Episode 136 of Scott Edelman’s Eating the Fantastic podcast.
Nick Mamatas
Nick has published fiction in genre publications such as Asimov’s Science Fiction and Tor.com, literary journals including New Haven Review and subTERRAIN, and anthologies such as Hint Fiction and Best American Mystery Stories 2013. His fiction and editorial work has been nominated for the Bram Stoker award five times, the Hugo Award twice, the World Fantasy Award twice, and the Shirley Jackson, International Horror Guild, and Locus Awards.
His novels include Under My Roof, The Damned Highway (cowritten with Brian Keene), Love is the Law, The Last Weekend, and I Am Providence, while his fiction has been collected in You Might Sleep, The Nickronomicon, most recently, The People’s Republic of Everything. His writing guide Starve Better: Surviving the Endless Horror of the Writing Life has prevented many a beginning writer from, well, starving, and I suspect also convinced a few to seek a different line of work. Upcoming in 2021, Solaris will be publishing his novel The Second Shooter, and The Planetbreakers Son will appear as part of the Outspoken Authors series from PM Press.
We discussed why there’s a generational divide when it comes to what potential readers might think his upcoming novel The Second Shooter is about, our joint Brooklyn heritage and history with professional wrestling, why he threw away the first dozen stories he wrote, the reason Marvel Comics was always better than DC, his encounters with the famed monologuist Brother Theodore, the first bad book he ever read, the way having been a journalist helps him collaborate without killing his co-writers, why work for hire assignments can be difficult, how we feel about our refusal to pick a genre lane, and much more.
(14) MEMORY LANE.
1996 – Twenty-five years ago at L.A. Con III in Anaheim where Connie Willis was the Toastmaster, Neal Stephenson’s The Diamond Age as published by Bantam Spectra the previous year wins the Hugo for Best Novel. The other nominated novels were The Terminal Experiment by Robert J. Sawyer, The Time Ships by Stephen Baxter, Brightness Reef by David Brin and Remake by Connie Willis. It would also be chosen by Locus as their Best SF Novel of the Year, and garnered a John W. Campbell Memorial Award as well. It was nominated for a number of other Awards as well.
(15) VAMOOSING THROUGH THE VACUUM. James Davis Nicoll brings us “Five Thrilling SF Stories About Patrolling Space” at Tor.com.
After a painstaking process that apparently consisted of determining from which movie/comic books they wanted to lift a name, members of the US Space Force have officially been dubbed “Guardians.” Whether this is in reference to Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy or the interfering blue dome-heads from Green Lantern is unclear. Either way, please enjoy five exciting stories about space patrols patrolling… SPACE!
(16) TOMORROW PRIZE. “Celebrity Guests Read Stellar Sci-Fi by Young Writers” is an online event happening January 16 to raise awareness for The Tomorrow Prize teen sci-fi writing competition. Runs 11:00am – 12:00pm PST. FREE (donation requested). RSVP for the link: B5events.com.
Celebrity guests return to B5 Events for a reading of original sci-fi by young writers! These stories — all finalists of The Tomorrow Prize for short sci-fi competition — are riveting. They’ll make you laugh and they’ll break your heart and you’ll love them all.
The Tomorrow Prize was founded in 2014 to inspire the next generation of sci-fi writing talent and motivate teens to explore today’s pressing issues through the sci-fi lens. The Tomorrow Prize 2021 entry deadline is February 1.
(17) PLAYING THE LOTTERY. “Home inventor accidentally multiplies cat in New York Lottery ad” – Campaign US has the story. Video at the link.
McCann New York’s creative spot dreams up a hilarious invention gone wrong.
New York Lottery brought the laughs in a hilarious new spot featuring an inventor, who unveils a clunky contraption in his garage called “The Multiplier.” His wife tries to get him to play the Lottery X Series scratch off card instead, where he can multiply his winnings. But the man, enthralled by his invention, accidentally clones the family cat, Professor Bunsen. Oops.
(18) REFUGE 31. The Faith in Imagination Series is a three-part series being produced by Refuge 31. The first part, already released, is The Fantasy Makers. The second part is forthcoming, The Science Fiction Makers: Rousseau, Lewis and L’Engle. “This feature documentary examines the unique story of the Christian Science-Fiction sub-genre and three writers that played a role in its emergence.” Diana Pavlac Glyer, one of the scholars interviewed for the documentary, appears in this trailer.
(19) THE GREEN GIRL. That there is a documentary about actress Susan Oliver may be news to you, too, even if it was released in 2014: “The Green Girl Official Trailer (2014)”. She was a qualified commercial jet pilot and a television director as well as an actor. She died of colorectal cancer at age 58.
[Thanks to JJ, Cat Eldridge, Michael Toman, Andrew Porter, John Hertz, John King Tarpinian, Martin Morse Wooster, Danny Sichel, James Davis Nicoll, and Mike Kennedy for some of these stories. Title credit goes to File 770 contributing editor of the day Peer.]
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(1) COSMIC RAY. The Waukegan Public Library is taking submissions to its Cosmic Bradbury Writing Contest through January 29. Complete guidelines at the link. The winning submission will be awarded a $50 Amazon gift card and will be formally recognized on the library website.
…Venture into the deep expanses of space and the planets it contains. Show off your imagination and creativity by writing an original short story with the theme of space and space travel.
Does your universe have alien life forms or is it slowly being colonized by a vastly expanding human race? If you impress the judges and make Ray Bradbury proud, you will be beamed a $50 Amazon gift card!
Submission Deadline is January 29, 2021. For writers 14 years and older. Submissions limited to 5 pages (single-spaced, 12-point font).
(2) ANOTHER AGE. James Davis Nicoll’s Young People Read Old SFF reaches the end of its run through Journey Press’ Rediscovery anthology with Pauline Ashwell’s “Unwillingly to School.”
…Ashwell is an author whose work I have read before Rediscovery Vol 1. Less than entirely usefully, the sole work of hers I have read was 1992’s Unwillingly to Earth, which collects the Lizzie Lee stories, of which Unwilling to School is the first. I do not, therefore, have much sense of her skills outside this particular series. Unwillingly to Earth struck me a bit old-fashioned in 1992. Since the first instalment was written in 1958, that’s not terribly surprising.
Still, readers nominated Ashwell’s fiction enough to nominate her for the ?“Best New Author” Hugo. Twice. Not only that but twice in the same year, courtesy of a pen-name and the difficulty fans had discovering that Pauline Ashwell and Paul Ash were the same person. Will my Young People think as highly of her story? Let’s find out.
(3) MAKING CHANGE. Sarah Gailey talks about worldbuilding – building the one we’re in — at Here’s the Thing. “Building Beyond”.
Humans are built to imagine. That, to me, is one of our best qualities: the ability to hypothesize, to wonder, to create whole universes out of nothing at all. Whether or not you think of yourself as a writer, you can generate a world with your mind. Isn’t that just fucking amazing?
Part of why I love this ability we all share is because it can be used to change the shape of reality. When we let ourselves imagine new worlds, we start to realize that the world we live in is just as mutable as the worlds we imagine. When we start to believe that change is possible at all, all the doors fly open, and we start to believe that we can make change happen.
I think we could all use some of that belief right now, in a world where things are different. In a world we can build, together….
(4) READ AGAIN. Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Lavie Tidhar signal boost several authors whose novels deserve a new look in “Let’s talk about fantasy and science fiction books that have fallen off the radar” at the Washington Post.
…Tanith Lee was a literary great: She was the first woman to win the British Fantasy Award for a novel. I loved her Secret Books of Paradys, a series of Gothic, interlinked stories set in an alternate Paris, but she worked in all kinds of modes. Alas, she eventually had trouble selling her work. Her titles came out from smaller and smaller presses and were difficult to find. Lee died in 2015 and recently DAW/Penguin began reissuing her catalogue. You can now find titles such as “The Birthgrave,” “Electric Forest” and “Sabella.”
(5) WORLDCON LAWSUIT UPDATE. Jon Del Arroz today reported he gave a deposition in his lawsuit against Worldcon 76’s parent corporation.
Worldcon libel deposition went great! They have no argument as it's very clear 1. I am not a "racist bully" and 2. I never had any intention of "violating their code of conduct."
They should just apologize and stop wasting the court's time!
— Jon Del Arroz 5'9" IQ 151 (@jondelarroz) January 14, 2021
In February 2019, the court tossed four of the five causes of action, the case continues on the fifth complaint, defamation. (Not libel.)
(6) STATE HAS EYE ON AMAZON. “Connecticut probes Amazon’s e-book business” according to The Hill.
Connecticut is probing Amazon’s e-book distribution for potential anticompetitive behavior, according to the state’s attorney general.
“Connecticut has an active and ongoing antitrust investigation into Amazon regarding potentially anticompetitive terms in their e-book distribution agreements with certain publishers,” Connecticut Attorney General William Tong (D) said in a statement.
Tong noted that Connecticut has previously taken action to protect competition in e-book sales.
When the Justice Department sued Apple in 2012 alleging it conspired with major publishers to raise the price of e-books, Connecticut was among states that filed their own lawsuit against Apple, The Wall Street Journal noted. The Journal was the first to report on Connecticut’s Amazon probe…
(7) BE ON THE LOOKOUT. In “Nine Great Science Fiction Thrillers” on CrimeReads, Nick Petrie recommends novels by Heinlein, Dick, and Leckie that are based on crimes.
The Gone World, by Tom Sweterlitsch (2018)
The Gone World was recommended to me by my local indie bookseller and I was immediately smitten. The protagonist is Naval investigator Shannon Moss, who is chasing the killers of a Navy Seal’s family and trying to find his missing teenage daughter.
The wrinkle is here is a secret Navy program sending astronauts forward in time to solve the riddle of the impending end of the world that gets closer with each attempt to solve the problem. The storytelling is complex, lyrical, and metaphysical without sacrificing intensity—I could not turn the pages fast enough. Sweterlitsch is very, very good and I can’t wait for his next book.
(8) REACHING THE END OF THE UNIVERSE. The Horn Book has “Five questions for Megan Whalen Turner” who’s wrapping up a series.
Megan Whalen Turner’s The Thief (with that never-to-be-bettered twist at the end!) was published in 1996. Now, after six books set in that unforgettably detailed world, full of political machinations, double crosses, dubious motivations, and familial obligations, the series comes to a close with Return of the Thief (Greenwillow, 12 years and up).
1. You’ve spent almost twenty-five years in the universe of Attolia. What will you miss most about writing about it?
Megan Whalen Turner: This has been such a bewildering year, I’m not sure of my own feelings anymore, but I think the answer is…nothing? I know that other authors have gotten to the end of their long-running series and felt a sense of loss, but I don’t. Very much to the contrary. I feel like I hooked a whale twenty-five years ago, and after playing the line for so long, I’ve finally landed it — maybe because, for me, finishing this book doesn’t mean shutting the door on the whole world. There’s room left for more storytelling — if I ever want to go back and write about Sophos’s sisters and their mother, or to follow up any number of loose threads left to the imagination. It’s this one narrative arc that has finally reached its conclusion, and that’s just immensely satisfying.
(9) MARVEL PRIMER. Vanity Fair tutors readers in “WandaVision: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to the New Marvel Show”. Useful for people like me who mostly know about the kind of comics found on tables at the barber shop. (Need to know anything about Sgt. Rock?)
Who Is Wanda? Wanda Maximoff, a.k.a. Scarlet Witch, has a long history in Marvel comics. She officially joined the film franchise in 2015, with Avengers: Age of Ultron. As you may or may not recall, that movie was a Joss Whedon joint—so if you’re a fan of his non-Marvel work, like Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Firefly, it may come as no surprise that his version of Wanda was an angsty, troubled, superpowered teen girl with a tragic backstory. Think of her as Buffy Summers meets River Tam meets Willow Rosenberg. She also sported an outrageous Eastern European accent, which the MCU, in its infinite wisdom, decided to randomly drop without ever really mentioning it again.
So yes: Wanda hails from a fictional Eastern European country called Sokovia. In much of her time in the comics she’s a mutant, like the X-Men (you know, Wolverine, etc?). But because Marvel Studios did not, at the time of her film debut, own the rights to the X-Men, the films instead called her—vaguely—a “miracle.” (More on that in a bit.) Wanda had a twin brother named Pietro, a.k.a. Quicksilver (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), who could run very fast—but died, tragically, in Ultron….
(10) SPREADING THE WORD. E. Everett Evans, for whom the Big Heart Award was originally named, was responsible for what may have been the first appearance of the word “fanzine” in a newspaper, when he was interviewed for this Battle Creek [Mich.] Enquirer article published on October 5, 1941 (p.26) about the “Galactic Roamers” organization. The word had been coined only a year earlier by Louis Russell Chauvenet in the October 1940 issue of his fanzine, Detours,
(11) MEDIA BIRTHDAYS.
January 14, 1981 — Scanners premiered. Directed by David Cronenberg and produced by Claude Héroux, it starred Jennifer O’Neill, Stephen Lack, Patrick McGoohan, Lawrence Dane and Michael Ironside. Reviewers, with the exception of Roger Ebert who despised it with all of his soul, generally liked it, and reviewers at Rotten Tomatoes currently give it a healthy 64% rating.
January 14, 2007 — The animated Flatland film was released on DVD. It was directed by Ladd Ehlinger Jr., the animated feature was an adaptation of the Edwin A. Abbott novel, Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions. The screenplay was written by author Tom Whalen with music was composed by Mark Slater. It starred Chris Carter, Megan Colleen and Ladd Ehlinger Jr. It was well received by critics snd currently has a rating of seventy percent among audience reviewers at Rotten Tomatoes.
Born January 14, 1915 – Lou Tabakow. Founding Secretary-Treasurer of the Cincinnati Fantasy Group, then its long-time head (“Dictator”). Co-founded Midwestcon, chaired many, also Octocon (the Ohio one, not e.g. the Irish one). Fan Guest of Honor at Windycon I, Dubuqon II, Rivercon V. Big Heart (our highest service award). At SunCon the 35th Worldcon entered the Masquerade (our costume competition) with Joan Bledig as “TAFF and DUFF, visitors from the planet FIAWOL”, winning Best Aliens and Best Presentation. Wrote “The Astonishing Adventures of Isaac Intrepid” stories with Mike Resnick; MR’s appreciation here. (Died 1981) [JH]
Born January 14, 1921 – Ken Bulmer. First (honorary) President of British Fantasy Society. Guest of Honor at Eastercon 19, Novacon 3, SfanCon 5, Shoestringcon I, BECCON ’83, Cymrucon 1984. TAFF delegate. Fanzines e.g. Steam and the legendary Nirvana. A hundred novels, as many shorter stories; eighty “Kenneth Johns” science essays with John Newman; historical fiction. Edited Foundation and New Writings in SF. (Died 2005) [JH]
Born January 14, 1921 – Don Ford. Chaired Cinvention the 7th Worldcon. Co-founded Midwestcon and chaired the first one. Collector. CFG long celebrated the Tabakow-Ford birthday. TAFF delegate; first U.S. TAFF Administrator. Ron Bennett’s appreciation here – note, Skyrack the RB fanzine is skyr ack the shire oak. (Died 1965) [JH]
Born January 14, 1924 — Guy Williams. Most remembered as Professor John Robinson on Lost in Space though some of you may remember him as Don Diego de la Vega and his masked alter ego Zorro in the earlier Zorro series. (Is it genre? You decide. I think it is.) He filmed two European genre films, Il tiranno di Siracusa (Damon and Pythias) and Captain Sinbad as well. (Died 1989.) (CE)
Born January 14, 1931 – Joe Green, age 90; hello, Joe. Guest of Honor at Palm Beach Con, Necronomicon ’97. Phoenix Award. Opened his home to pilgrim fans watching the Apollo launches. Eight novels, five dozen shorter stories (two with Shelby Vick, two with daughter Rosy Lillian a second-generation fan, one in Last Dangerous Visions). Appreciation of Ray Lafferty in Feast of Laughter 4. [JH]
Born January 14, 1948 — Carl Weathers, 73. Most likely best remembered among genre fans as Al Dillon in Predator, but he has some other SFF creds as well. He was a MP officer in Close Encounters of the Third Kind, General Skyler in Alien Siege, Dr. Artimus Snodgrass in the very silly The Sasquatch Gang comedy and he voiced Combat Carl in Toy Story 4. And no, I’m not forgetting he’s currently playing Greef Karga on The Mandalorian series. I still think his best role ever was Adam Beaudreaux on Street Justice but that’s very, very not genre. (CE)
Born January 14, 1949 — Lawrence Kasdan, 72. Director, screenwriter, and producer. He’s best known early on as co-writer of The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Return of the Jedi. He also wrote The Art of Return of the Jedi with George Lucas which is quite superb. He’s also one of the writers lately of Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Solo: A Star Wars Story. (CE)
Born January 14, 1950 – Arthur Byron Cover, age 71. Fifteen novels, a score of shorter stories including one for Wild Cards, one in LDV; also television. Long career with the Dangerous Visions bookshop in Los Angeles. Interviewed Dick, Ellison, Spinrad for Vertex. Essays, review, letters in Delap’s, NY Rev SF, Omni, SF Eye. [JH]
Born January 14, 1962 — Jemma Redgrave, 59. Her first genre role was as Violette Charbonneau in the “A Time to Die” episode of Tales of the Unexpected which was also her first acting role. Later genre roles are scant but include a memorable turn as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart, daughter of Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart on Doctor Who. Not at all surprisingly,she has also appeared as Stewart as the lead in myriad UNIT adventures for Big Finish Productions. (CE)
Born January 14, 1964 — Mark Addy, 57. He’s got a long history in genre films showing up first as Mac MacArthur in Jack Frost, followed by the lead in The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (why did anyone make this?), Roland in A Knight’s Tale (now that’s a film), Friar Tuck In Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood (has anyone seen this?) and voicing Clyde the Horse in the just released Mary Poppins Returns. Television work includes Robert Baratheon on Games of Thrones, Paltraki on a episode on Doctor Who, “The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos”, and he was Hercules on a UK series called Atlantis. (CE)
Born January 14, 1967 — Emily Watson, 54. Her first genre appearance is in Equilibrium as Mary O’Brien before voicing Victoria Everglot in Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. Next is she’s Anne MacMorrow is in the Celtic fantasy The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep. She appeared apparently in a Nineties radio production of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase but I’ve no information on it. (CE)
Born January 14, 1973 – Jessica Andersen, Ph.D., age 48. A dozen novels for us, twoscore all told. Landscaper, horse trainer. Has read a score of books by L. McMaster Bujold. [JH]
(13) COMICS SECTION.
xkcd has rules for living in a 1/10,000th scale world. Very helpful for people who are taller than Godzilla.
(14) TINTIN ON THE BLOCK. If the late Fred Patten had a few million Euros to spare he’d have bought this. “Tintin cover art sells for record breaking €3.2m” – The Guardian tells why it went for so much.
A rejected Tintin cover illustrated by Hergé that was gifted to a child and kept in a drawer for decades has set a new world record as the most expensive comic book artwork, selling at auction for €3.2m (£2.8m) on Thursday.
Le Lotus Bleu was created in 1936 by the Belgian artist, born Georges Remi, using Indian ink, gouache and watercolour. It had been intended for the eponymous cover of his fifth Tintin title, which sees the boy reporter head to China in order to dismantle an opium trafficking ring.
Hergé was told the painting would be too expensive to mass produce because it featured too many colours, so he painted another version with a black dragon and a blank red background, which became the cover. He then gave the first artwork to Jean-Paul Casterman, the seven-year-old son of his editor, Louis Casterman. It was folded in six and put in a drawer, where it stayed until 1981, when Jean-Paul asked Hergé to sign it….
(15) POWDER MAGE. [Item by Paul Weimer.] I’ve read and really enjoyed these novels, so I do hope this come to fruition. “Joseph Mallozzi To Adapt Fantasy Novel ‘Powder Mage’ As TV Series” – Deadline has the details.
…The drama series will take place in the Nine Nations, a fictional world in which magic collides with 18th century technology against the backdrop of political and social revolution. At the heart of the story are Powder Mages, unique individuals who gain magical abilities from common gunpowder.
The series is a fight for survival as mythical gods return to battle for a world that has changed in their absence. It will feature epic battles, gritty magic, heart-stopping duels, cunning political maneuvers, intrepid investigators, and shocking betrayals.
The Powder Mage trilogy was first published in 2013 and has sold over 700,000 copies. Mallozzi will exec produce with No Equal’s J.B. Sugar, Frantic’s Jamie Brown, and McClellan….
(16) DRILL ENDS. Part of NASA’s InSight lander was unable to perform its mission: “RIP: Mars digger bites the dust after 2 years on red planet”.
NASA declared the Mars digger dead Thursday after failing to burrow deep into the red planet to take its temperature.
Scientists in Germany spent two years trying to get their heat probe, dubbed the mole, to drill into the Martian crust. But the 16-inch-long (40-centimeter) device that is part of NASA’s InSight lander couldn’t gain enough friction in the red dirt. It was supposed to bury 16 feet (5 meters) into Mars, but only drilled down a couple of feet (about a half meter).
Following one last unsuccessful attempt to hammer itself down over the weekend with 500 strokes, the team called it quits.
… The mole’s design was based on Martian soil examined by previous spacecraft. That turned out nothing like the clumpy dirt encountered this time.
InSight’s French seismometer, meanwhile, has recorded nearly 500 Marsquakes, while the lander’s weather station is providing daily reports. On Tuesday, the high was 17 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 8 degrees Celsius) and the low was minus 56 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 49 degrees Celsius) at Mars’ Elysium Planitia, an equatorial plain.
The lander recently was granted a two-year extension for scientific work, now lasting until the end of 2022.
(17) NUMBER NINE. Running online from February 13-18, the “I Heart Pluto Festival 2021 – Celebrating the 91st anniversary of Pluto’s discovery” is organized by the Home of Pluto, Lowell Observatory.
The I Heart Pluto Festival is going virtual! Show your love for our frosty ninth planet that was discovered in cold and snowy Flagstaff, Arizona by Clyde Tombaugh 91 years ago on February 18, 1930.
(18) THE NEW NUMBER ONE. In “Video games have replaced music as the most important aspect of youth culture” at The Guardian, Mike Monahan argues that video games are as central to the lives of today’s teenagers as music was to earlier generations.
It would be incorrect to say video games went mainstream in 2020. They’ve been mainstream for decades. But their place in pop culture feels far more central – to gamers and non-gamers alike – than ever before. In part, this is due to desperate marketers hunting for eyeballs in a Covid landscape of cancelled events. Coachella wasn’t happening, but Animal Crossing was open was for business. Politicians eager to “Rock the Vote” looked to video games to reach young voters. (See: Joe and Kamala’s virtual HQ and AOC streaming herself playing Among Us.) The time-honored tradition of older politicians trying to seem young and hip at a music venue has been replaced by older politicians trying to seem young and hip playing a video game. Yes, quarantine was part of this. But, like so many trends during the pandemic, Covid didn’t spark this particular trajectory so much as intensify it. Long before the lockdowns, video games had triumphed as the most popular form of entertainment among young people.
(19) STEP IN TIME. Dick Van Dyke is one of the “2021 Kennedy Center Honorees” – NPR has the story.
…Master of pratfalls, goofy facial expressions and other forms of physical humor, 95 year old Dick Van Dyke danced on rooftops in Mary Poppins, tripped over the ottoman on The Dick Van Dyke Show and wise-cracked with his fellow security guards in the Night At the Museum movies “with a charm that has made him one of the most cherished performers in show business history, says Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter. To join the “illustrious group” of just over 200 artists who’ve received Kennedy Center Honors, says Van Dyke in a statement, “is the thrill of my life.”
(20) BIT OF A MYSTERY. Keith Thompson, a longtime 770 subscriber, says he got a strange result when he searched for Chuck Tingle’s new book.
(21) VIDEO OF THE DAY. In his latest appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Neil Gaiman explained —
that a previous appearance’s aphorism that “Writers need to find their way to boredom to inspire creativity,” only applies if you’re not actively terrified at the same time. Calling living under stifling COVID precautions like “being locked in the cellar with a bomb—and several poisonous snakes,” Gaiman said that he’d been talking more about being stuck on the tube when the world isn’t embroiled in self-devouring madness so that your creative mind can wander, happily untroubled that it might be killed at any moment.
[Thanks to Martin Morse Wooster, John Hertz, JJ, Cat Eldridge, Michael Toman, Mike Kennedy, John King Tarpinian, Dann, Paul Weimer, and Andrew Porter for some of these stories. Title credit goes to File 770 contributing editor of the day Joe H.]
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Del Arroz Says Trial Date Set in Suit Against 2018 Worldcon
Posted on December 1, 2020 by Mike Glyer
Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Socrates P. Manoukian held a trial setting conference today in Jon Del Arroz’ suit against the 2018 Worldcon committee (Jonathan Del Arroz vs San Francisco Conventions, Inc. et al).
According Del Arroz, the suit will go to trial on June 14, 2021.
Of the 19 defendants originally named in Del Arroz’ lawsuit against Worldcon 76, only San Francisco Science Fiction Convention Inc. is still before the court, the rest having been dismissed last year. SFSFC Inc. is the parent corporation of Worldcon 76 (2018).
In February 2019, the court tossed four of the five causes of action in Del Arroz’s lawsuit against Worldcon 76’s parent corporation. The case continues on the fifth complaint, defamation.
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Pixel Scroll 8/28/20 Maslow’s Filerarchy Of Pixels
Posted on August 28, 2020 by Mike Glyer
(1) GARCIAGATE GOFUNDME. Chris Garcia, Vanessa and the boys had to evacuate from their Northern California home because of the fires. So far their house has survived, but there’s no telling when they will be able to return. Til then, they’re in hotels. A GoFundMe appeal launched yesterday: “GarciaGatePenguins Fire Relief” People have donated $5,780 of the $10,000 goal in less than 24 hours.
…Initially they believed their home is lost, but are holding out hope that their home and belongings aren’t destroyed. It may still be a long voyage in the clean up process, assuming the house is still standing. What may have been destroyed by smoke damage is also still an unknown. It has been an incredibly hard time and they are incurring many added expenses for temporary lodging and having to eat out.
(2) EATING THE FANTASTIC. Scott Edelman continues having the conversations he would have had in New Zealand had there been a flesh-and-blood CoNZealand. It’s time for tea and scones with Farah Mendlesohn on Episode 126 of Eating the Fantastic.
I’d previously made plans to chat and chew with three guests on the ground in Wellington, but since that proved impossible, I decided to go virtual, too, urged on by my Patreon supporters. And so, during my previous two episodes, you were able to eavesdrop as I dined with Lee Murray in New Zealand and Stephen Dedman in Australia. This time around, we’re off to Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire, England for tea and scones with Farah Mendlesohn.
Farah was a Hugo Award finalist this year in the category of Best Related Work for her book The Pleasant Profession of Robert A. Heinlein, and had previously been nominated in that category for The Inter-Galactic Playground: A Critical Study of Children’s and Teens’ Science Fiction, and On Joanna Russ. She won a Hugo (with Edward James) in 2005 for The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction, as well as a World Fantasy Award in 2017 for Children’s Fantasy Literature: An Introduction, which she wrote with Michael M. Levy.
She’s also edited anthologies, including Glorifying Terrorism, Manufacturing Contempt: An Anthology of Original Science Fiction, which she created to protest laws introduced by the British Government she saw as restricting free speech. She was the chair of the Science Fiction Foundation from 2004-2007, served as President of the International Association of the Fantastic in the Arts from 2008-2011, and is currently an Associate Fellow of The Anglia Ruskin Centre for Science Fiction and Fantasy.
We discussed the reasons Robert A. Heinlein resonated with her, how her early and current readings of Heinlein differ, why the science fiction of the ’30s was far more politically radical than that of the ’40s and ’50s, her deliberately controversial comment about Ursula K. Le Guin, the circumstances under which she’s more interested in the typical rather than the groundbreaking, that period during the ’20s when everyone was fascinated by glands, the one Heinlein book she wishes we’d go all back and reread, our joint distaste for fan policing, and much more.
(3) INTO THE UNKNOWN. Deadline introduces “‘His Dark Materials’ Teaser: First Look At Season 2 Of HBO/BBC Adaptation Of Philip Pullman’s Fantasy Epic”.
We’re getting the first look at the upcoming second season of His Dark Materials, HBO/BBC’s big-budget adaptation of Philip Pullman’s fantasy epic.
The second season begins after Lord Asriel has opened a bridge to a new world, and, distraught over the death of her best friend, Lyra follows Asriel into the unknown. In a strange and mysterious abandoned city she meets Will, a boy from our world who is also running from a troubled past. Lyra and Will learn their destinies are tied to reuniting Will with his father but find their path is constantly thwarted as a war begins to brew around them. Meanwhile, Mrs. Coulter searches for Lyra, determined to bring her home by any means necessary.
(4) ROWLING RETURNS AWARD. “J.K. Rowling Returns Kennedy Family Award Following Kerry Kennedy Remarks” – Variety has the story.
“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling has emerged into a fresh controversy after she returned the Ripple of Hope Award bestowed upon her by the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organization in December 2019, following criticism from Kerry Kennedy. Kerry is the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy, and the president of the organization.
“Over the course of June 2020 — LGBTQ Pride Month — and much to my dismay, J.K. Rowling posted deeply troubling transphobic tweets and statements,” Kennedy posted on the organization’s website on Aug. 3. “On June 6, she tweeted an article headlined “Opinion: Creating a more equal post-COVID-19 world for people who menstruate.” She wrote glibly and dismissively about transgender identity: ‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?”
Kennedy said she had spoken with Rowling “to express my profound disappointment that she has chosen to use her remarkable gifts to create a narrative that diminishes the identity of trans and nonbinary people, undermining the validity and integrity of the entire transgender community — one that disproportionately suffers from violence, discrimination, harassment, and exclusion and, as a result, experiences high rates of suicide, suicide attempts, homelessness, and mental and bodily harm. Black trans women and trans youth in particular are targeted.”
On Thursday, Rowling responded with a statement posted to her website.
“Because of the very serious conflict of views between myself and RFKHR, I feel I have no option but to return the Ripple of Hope Award bestowed upon me last year,” said the author. “I am deeply saddened that RFKHR has felt compelled to adopt this stance, but no award or honor, no matter my admiration for the person for whom it was named, means so much to me that I would forfeit the right to follow the dictates of my own conscience.”
Rowling said Kennedy’s statement “incorrectly implied that I was transphobic, and that I am responsible for harm to trans people.”
(5) FAMILY FEUD. The Independent eavesdropped on David Tennant’s podcast and learned: “William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy rivalry sparked by fan letter jealousy, claims George Takei”.
While appearing on David Tennant’s celebrity interview podcast, David Tennant Does a Podcast With…, Sulu actor Takei alleged that the cast of the original Star Trek TV series all got along apart from Shatner, with Takei confirming that it often felt like “William Shatner versus the rest of the world”.
“It got more and more intense,” Takei recalled. “How do I put it? It began from the TV series. There was one character whose charisma and whose mystery was like a magnet.
“It was Spock, the strange alien with pointy ears. That intrigued the audience and women thought ‘I’m the one who can arouse him.’ His fan letters were this many, and Leonard’s were that many, and that created an insecurity [in Shatner].”
He continued: “Movie-making, TV-making, theatre-making is all about collaborative teamwork. A good actor knows that the scene works when there’s that dynamic going on with the cast. Some actors seem to feel that it’s a one-man show. That’s the source of some tensions.”
Shatner saw the article and lashed out —
George needs a new hobby. Now he’s making things up. We never saw fan letters. ????? That’s why there’s so many secretary signed photos. We barely saw George. He was in once a week at most-how would he know anything? The only person with jealousy is George.? https://t.co/Aq8vvHvVeG
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) August 25, 2020
Then, in an unrelated exchange on Twitter, Shatner downplayed Trek’s immediate benefits to his career.
Did you do any research into this?????? I was cast in a space show that lasted 2 seasons, was canceled & then came back for a 3rd. By the end of the 3rd I was homeless & divorced. So yes it was life changing but not anywhere near what you are spouting off, dear. Do your research.? https://t.co/cSYJnxJ0gW
(6) THE MARTIAN CANTICLES. [Item by Martin Morse Wooster.] In the August 24 Financial Times, Ludovic Hunter-Tilney talks to progressive rocker Rick Wakeman about his new album, The Red Planet, He says he got the idea for the album about Mars by attending the Starmus International Festival of astronomy and music in Tenerife, Spain.
“Next year’s Starmus, due to be held in Armenia, marks the 50th anniversary of the first orbit of Mars by a space probe. Wakeman will be among the musicians appearing. He describes how the event’s founder, the astrophysicist Garek Israelian, updated him about the latest Martian findings.
‘He told me that it’s beginning to look like 20bn years ago Mars was a blue planet with oceans and rivers. ‘Your good friend David Bowie may have been right,’ Wakeman recalls. The rock musician–who played the piano part on Bowie’s celebrated ‘Life on Mars’ in 1971–went very quiet as the scientist spoke. Inside, a light went on. ‘Bingo!’ he said to himself/”
(7) THE TOON IS OUT THERE. [Item by Olav Rokne.] Lower Decks must look like a success, since now X-Files seems to be jumping onto the animated spin-off bandwagon. But since this show is being done by the creators of Movie 43 (which currently earns a generous 5% on Rotten Tomatoes) I wouldn’t hold out much hope for the series being watchable. From Variety: “‘X-Files’ Animated Comedy Series in Development at Fox”.
An animated “X-Files” comedy series spinoff is in the works at Fox, Variety has confirmed.
The project is currently titled “The X-Files: Albuquerque.” It has received a script and presentation commitment at the broadcaster. The show would revolve around an office full of misfit agents who investigate X-Files cases too wacky, ridiculous or downright dopey for Mulder and Scully to bother with. They’re basically the X-Files’ B-team.
“X-Files” creator Chris Carter is attached to executive produce the project, with Rocky Russo and Jeremy Sosenko attached to write and executive produce. Gabe Rotter, who worked on the “X-Files” revival at Fox, will also executive produce. 20th Television and Fox Entertainment will produce. Bento Box will provide animation. Neither Gillian Anderson or David Duchovny is involved with the project at this time.
(8) UP THE AMAZON. Publishers Lunch reports:
…In advance of Independent Bookstore Day on August 29, Powell’s Books announced that it will no longer sell rare and collectible books through Amazon Marketplace. Owner Emily Powell wrote in a message to customers, “For too long, we have watched the detrimental impact of Amazon’s business on our communities and the independent bookselling world…. The vitality of our neighbors and neighborhoods depends on the ability of local businesses to thrive. We will not participate in undermining that vitality.”
With Independent Bookstore Day coming up on August 29, we'd like to announce a new focus for Powell's Books. Please find the full message from Powell's owner and CEO Emily Powell: https://t.co/w29BXiOGXa pic.twitter.com/ZB8Ou8m3pG
— Powell's Books (@Powells) August 27, 2020
(9) TALKING ABOUT MY GENERATION. James Davis Nicoll tells about “Five Stories About Generation Ships That Don’t End in Disaster”. (Did I know there were any such stories? Couldn’t remember, but I guess I must, because I’ve read the first two he names.)
We’ve all read about it: after decades of construction, a shiny new generation ship is loaded with a crew of bright-eyed optimists. Once the sun is just another bright star in the sky, mutiny and civil war reduce the crew to ignorant peasants…unless something worse happens. This is a narrative pattern set as early as Murray Leinster’s 1935 “Proxima Centauri,” solidified by Heinlein’s 1941 “Universe,” and embraced by authors ever since: human foibles in the confined space of a generation ship ensure calamity. Ideally not of the sort that leave everyone too dead to be interesting.
But it does not have to go that way! Here are five examples of generation ships that managed to avoid mutiny, civil war, barbarism, and mass cannibalism.
(10) THE MAGIC OF LONDON BOOKSHOPS. Publishers Weekly conducted a “Q & A with Garth Nix” whose new book is The Left-Handed Booksellers of London.
Why did you choose to set the tale in 1983 London?
In part I chose to set the story in 1983 London because that was when I first saw it in person, visiting from Australia. I was there for about six months, off and on—even though I have returned to the U.K. many times since—so I have particularly concrete memories of that time. But I also wanted to make it a slightly alternate 1983, so the world of the book could be more diverse and have greater gender equality, and I could enjoy myself including and transforming various cultural references of the time.
The magic users in your book are booksellers rather than being specifically wizards, witches, magicians, etc. What’s the connection for you, between selling books and casting spells?
I think bookshops have always been rather magical, so by extension, the people who work in them are too! There is also something magical about making the connection between a book and a reader. I always had tremendous satisfaction in match-making a customer with a book they didn’t know they wanted, but would later come back in to rave about and buy everything the author had written.
In Merlin and the booksellers generally, you’ve created a group of characters who are magically gender-fluid. Why was it important for you to include this facet of the characters?
I think this is similar to my writing about places I wish really existed, that I could visit. While it isn’t easy for the booksellers to physically become the gender they feel they are, it is far easier than it is in this world. I think it would be good to be, as Merlin says, “somewhat shape-shiftery.”
August 28, 1956 — X Minus One’s “Surface Tension.” Based off the short story of the same name by the Hugo Award winning James Blish that was first published in the August 1952 edition of Galaxy Science Fiction, it first aired on this date in 1956. A Cold War tale in which The East and The West knowing the sun will soon explode meet to decide how to save the human race. Can this end well? The story was adapted as usual by George Lefferts. The rather extensive radio cast was Luis Van Rooten, Danny Auchal, Lawson Zerbe, Larry Haines, Mason Adams, Jim Stevens and Bob Hastings. You can listen to it here.
Born August 28, 1749 – Johann von Goethe. Two-part play Faust big in the history of fantasy; four shorter stories, a dozen poems, also ours; other plays, poems, novels; criticism; science, particularly anatomy, botany, color; three thousand drawings. Inspired Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Berlioz, Gounod. On the cusp leaving the balance of Classicism for the passion of Romanticism. (Died 1832) [JH]
Born August 28, 1833 – Sir Edward Burne-Jones, Bt. Painter, illustrator, designer. “I mean by a picture a beautiful, romantic dream of something that never was, never will be – in a light better than any light that ever shone – in a land no one can define or remember, only desire – and the forms divinely beautiful”. Here is The Beguiling of Merlin. Here is Angeli laudantes (Latin, “Angels praising”; tapestry). Here is The Golden Stairs. Here is The Wheel of Fortune. Here is a study for The Masque of Cupid (Desiderium is Latin, “desire”). His accepting a baronetcy disgusted his socialist wife and friends. (Died 1898) [JH]
Born August 28, 1896 — Morris Ankrum. Numerous appearances in the Fifties — in Rocketship X-M as Dr. Ralph Fleming, as a Martian leader in Flight to Mars, in Red Planet Mars playing the United States Secretary of Defense, in Invaders From Mars playing a United States Army general, and as yet another Army general in Earth vs. the Flying Saucers. (Died 1964.) (CE)
Born August 28, 1916 – Jack Vance. Forty novels – these are round numbers; I think The Dying Earth is a novel, and I think it’s science fiction. Sixty shorter stories. Memoir This Is Me, Jack Vance (or more properly “This is I”). Interviewed in Aberrations, Lighthouse, Locus, Orbit (Dutch, hello Kees van Toorn), SF Review, StarShipSofa. Mystery novels too (Edgar for The Man in the Cage), unless they all are. Three Hugos, a Nebula; Prix Utopia; Forry (for service to SF; Los Angeles Science Fantasy Soc.); Jupiter; Emperor Norton Award (for extraordinary invention and creativity); Seiun; World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement; SFWA (Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America) Grand Master; SF Hall of Fame. (Died 2013) [JH]
Born August 28, 1917 — Jack Kirby. Responsible for a goodly part of modern comics from Captain America and the X-Men to Challengers of the Unknown and the New Gods. I’m very much looking forward to the New Gods film being worked on, now delayed by the Pandemic. (Died 1994.) (CE)
Born August 28, 1925 – Arkady Strugatsky. A score of novels, fifty shorter stories, with his brother Boris; also translated English (with B) and Japanese. Roadside Picnic is much applauded; I recommend Hard to Be a God. Interviewed in Fiction (French), Foundation, Locus, Polaris (German), Urania (Italian), Yellow Submarine (French). Together Guests of Honour at Conspiracy ’87 (45th Worldcon). (Died 1991) [JH]
Born August 28, 1948 — Vonda McIntyre. I’ve read a number of her works including Dreamsnake and The Moon and the Sun which are all phenomenal. The latter was based on a short stor of hers done as a faux encyclopaedia article “The Natural History and Extinction of the People of the Sea”, that was illustrated by Le Guin. Way cool. (Died 2019.) (CE)
Born August 28, 1951 – Barbara Hambly, 69. Forty novels, two dozen shorter stories. Interviewed in Andromeda Spaceways, Locus. Forry Award. Two Lord Ruthven Awards. Children of the Jedi a NY Times Best Seller. Served a term as SFWA President. Black Belt in karate (shôtôkan). Outside our field, notably historical fiction (free man of color Benjamin January, nineteen detective novels in antebellum New Orleans; The Emancipator’s Wife; Search the Seven Hills; several others). Peter Nicholls calls her writing vigorous, interesting, and alert. [JH]
Born August 28, 1954 – Diane Turnshek, 66. Astronomer; teaches at Carnegie Mellon Univ. and Univ. Pittsburgh. Four short stories and a Probability Zero. SFWA Speakers’ Bureau. Dark Sky Defender Award from Int’l Dark Sky Ass’n. Ranks Flatland about the same as The Taming of the Shrew. [JH]
Born August 28, 1964 – Traci Harding, 56. A score of novels, half a dozen shorter stories. Her publisher (HarperCollins/Voyager Australia) says she blends fantasy, fact, esoteric theory, time travel, and quantum physics; sold half a million books in Australia alone. Worked in film studio management before starting to write novels. Website here. [JH]
Born August 28, 1965 — Amanda Tapping, 55. She’s best known for portraying Samantha Carter on Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis. She also starred as Helen Magnus on Sanctuary which I never managed to see. Anyone seen it? She was in The Void which also starred Adrian Paul and Malcolm McDowell. (CE)
Born August 28, 1978 — Rachel Kimsey, 42. She voices Wonder Woman on Justice League Action, yet another series that proves animation, not live, is the DC film strong point. Here’s a clip of her voice work from that show. She was Zoe, the old imaginary friend of Frances, on Don’t Look Under The Bed, a supposedly horror that ran on Disney. Disney, horror? And she was a zombie in the “Don’t Let Her Pull You Down” musical video by New Found Glory. (CE)
Born August 28, 1978 — Kelly Overton, 42. She has the lead role of Vanessa Van Helsing in Van Helsing, a Syfy series based off of Zenescope Entertainment’s Helsing graphic novel series. She‘s been on True Blood as the werewolf Rikki Naylor, and then there’s The Collective, a horror film written, directed, and produced by her and her husband, Judson Pearce Morgan. (CE)
(13) COMICS SECTON.
You really don’t need to know Danish to get the punchline of “Wulffmorgenthaler 28/8”.
(14) GREAT EXPECTATIONS. LitHub introduces a NewberyTart podcast episode: “What We’ve Come to Expect From Heroines in Science Fiction”. (The podcast link is embedded at the post.)
Each week on NewberyTart, Jennie and Marcy, two book-loving mamas (and a librarian and a bookseller, respectively), read and drink their way through the entire catalogue of Newbery books, and interview authors and illustrators along the way.
On today’s episode, Jennie and Marcy talk about the finalist of the 1971 Newbery Medal for excellence in American children’s literature, Enchantress from the Stars by Sylvia Engdahl.
Marcy: Since I started reading what I consider to be better science fiction, the tone of the book leaves me thinking it could be a little better, even if it might not necessarily be true, but it just falls in that category. Does it make sense the association?
Jennie: I think that we’re both talking about prejudices we have when it comes to books as we approach them and what we enjoy versus what we have been exposed to in the past. I think that makes total sense. I’m just like, Elana should be with a knife in her teeth and she should be hanging from the rafters.
Marcy: You want her to be Zoe from Firefly.
Jennie: I was thinking more Ripley.
This is a really great discussion about what we’ve come to expect from heroines in sci-fi!
Marcy: Which is ironic because this is probably one of the building blocks that got us to where we are to the ones that we wanted.
Jennie: I think it’s really good that we take some time and look at this and hopefully bring it to some new new readers.
Marcy: I have nothing but gratitude for the innovators who gave us any main characters, much less ones who rebelled in even any small ways and accomplished things and were characters who had agency. In this case, literally, even if they make bad choices sometimes, which people do. It’s still totally necessary to get us to where we are now, where we have so many choices and so many great female characters. We wouldn’t be here without those.
(15) ALL A LOAN. I Love Libraries investigated “What It’s Like to Be a Library Cat During the Pandemic”.
Libraries have long been home to feline residents who keep patrons company, promote activities and programs, and assist with pest control. We checked in on four library cats (and their humans) to see how their lifestyles have changed during the pandemic.
Browser from Texas’s White Settlement Public Library may be one of the nation’s most famous library cats. In a viral story from 2016, a city council member tried to oust Browser from his position at the library; after a public outcry, Browser was reinstated for life while his political opponent lost his reelection campaign.
Browser has stuck around the library during the pandemic closure but seems to be missing the crowds.
“He is generally quite independent, but since the closure he always wants to be near people. We can usually find him in the lap of a staff member, or lying helpfully on their keyboard,” library staffer Kathryn King told I Love Libraries. “Now that we are offering curbside service, he posts himself at the window during curbside hours to watch the patrons come and go.”…
(16) FREE IS NOT ENOUGH. In “The Public Domain Will Not Make You Popular”, John Scalzi disputes an SFFAudio tweet that essentially claims Heinlein would be more widely read if his work was available free.
…What is true is that Heinlein is probably less generally relevant to newer science fiction readers and writers than he was to new SF readers and writers in earlier eras. I have essayed this at length before and therefore won’t go into it again now. I will say, however, that Heinlein’s work and the work of many of his contemporaries are at an awkward age: enough decades after publication that the underlying cultural assumptions of the work and the author are no longer consonant with contemporary times, but not enough decades out that the work can be comfortably be considered a “period piece,” which means that consonance is no longer expected.
In other words: a lot of “Golden Age of Science Fiction” work currently lies in a sort of cultural uncanny valley, existing in a simultaneous state of being too distant from contemporary readers, and also not nearly distant enough. That’s not Heinlein’s fault, precisely; it’s a matter of time and culture. It’s going to happen to most creative work — well, most work that’s remembered at all.
SFFAudio’s thread starts here. They also say:
I doubt most people responding to Scalzi's tweet and essay know that I was writing as a follow up to my tweeting about a podcast that had much bolder claims (and far less supportable ones) than mine:https://t.co/ntqNb5U3Be
— SFFaudio (@SFFAudio) August 28, 2020
(17) BRADBURY’S CRIME. Time travelers…dark carnivals…living automata…and detectives? Hard Case Crime is celebrating Ray Bradbury’s centennial, with a deluxe illustrated commemorative collection of his finest crime stories: Killer, Come Back To Me.
Honoring the 100th birthday of Ray Bradbury, renowned author of Fahrenheit 451, this new, definitive collection of the master’s less well-known crime fiction, published in a high-grade premium collectible edition, features classic stories and rare gems, a number of which became episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents and The Ray Bradbury Theater, including the tale Bradbury called “one of the best stories in any field that I have ever written.”
Is it murder to destroy a robot if it looks and speaks and thinks and feels like a human being? Can a ventriloquist be incriminated by the testimony of his own dummy? Can a time traveler prevent his younger self from killing the woman they both loved? And can the survivor of a pair of Siamese twins investigate his own brother’s murder? No other writer has ever rivaled the imagination and narrative gifts of Ray Bradbury, and the 20 unforgettable stories in this collection demonstrate this singular writer’s extraordinary range, influence and emotional power.
(18) HOLE NEW IDEA. [Item by Mike Kennedy.] Universe Today brings to our attention a new theory that would allow human-transmissible wormholes. There are, however, just a feeeew caveats. For instance, though the trip would be almost instantaneous for the passengers, an outside perspective would see the trip take longer than light would take to travel the same distance. Oh, and there’s the bit where the engineering would be many, many orders of magnitude greater than anything humans are currently capable of. And the thing where the effect depends on whether a particular 5-dimensional model of the universe correctly describes it or not. “One Theory Beyond the Standard Model Could Allow Wormholes that You Could Actually Fly Through”.
The study, titled “Humanly traversable wormholes,” was conducted by Juan Maldacena (the Carl P. Feinberg Professor of theoretical physics from the Institute of Advanced Study) and Alexey Milekhin, a graduate of astrophysics student at Princeton University. The pair have written extensively on the subject of wormholes in the past and how they could be a means for traveling safely through space.
(19) JDA’S SELF-ASSESSMENT. Jon Del Arroz told readers of his blog how he’s “Making Science Fiction Greater” [Internet Archive].
…The fireworks underlined the light in the darkness, the path forward, the bombs bursting in air, and made me reflect on our journey here for our movement to push this great American culture in a healthy and wondrous direction through science fiction and comics.
God’s blessed me with talents beyond most of the field in science fiction, fantasy, and comics, and on top of it, a clear vision of what needs to be done with the work not only to produce greatness for my own edification, but to do glory to His name and bring a return to hope, heroism, and the exceptionalism of mankind to fiction and culture.
It’s been missing for a long time, and the trials and tribulations, the struggles, the blacklisting, the bannings, they all were trials given to me to push me to outwork and out-innovate the competition, which is the true American way of winning.
(20) SONG DYNASTY CAT TWEETS. You wouldn’t want to miss this. Thread starts here.
the effects are GREAT!! Lu You is delighted!!
THIS IS LITERALLY THE TITLE HE GAVE THE POEM I AM NOT MAKING SHIT UP
(also feel free to correct my translations because my classical chinese is not that good LOOOL) 2/? pic.twitter.com/qoP1NRcT6S
— XIRAN, Chinese History Educational Memer (@XiranJayZhao) August 28, 2020
[Thanks to John King Tarpinian, John Hertz, JJ, Martin Morse Wooster, Cat Eldridge, Lise Andreasen, Michael Toman, James Davis Nicoll, Mike Kennedy, Chris Barkley, Olav Rokne, and Andrew Porter for some of these stories. Title credit belongs to File 770 contributing editor of the day Olav Rokne.]
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Pixel Scroll 6/18/20 On And On They Filed Until They Reached The Sea Of Pixelbilities, Where They Could Scroll No Further
Posted on June 18, 2020 by Mike Glyer
(1) GLORIOUS. Benford and Niven’s third and final book in their Bowl of Heaven series is out, and they’ll be doing a Powell’s Books Zoom event on June 30, 6:00 p.m. Pacific. Register here.
Written by acclaimed, multi-award-winning authors, Gregory Benford (Timescape) and Larry Niven’s (Ringworld), GLORIOUS (Tor Books) concludes the Bowl of Heaven series praised by Booklist as “a solid adventure and entertaining speculation on the lives of alien creatures.”
In the journey that began with the New York Times bestseller, Bowl of Heaven and its sequel, Shipstar, audacious astronauts encounter bizarre, sometimes deadly life forms, and strange, exotic, cosmic phenomena, including miniature black holes, dense fields of interstellar plasma, powerful gravity-emitters, and spectacularly massive space-based, alien-built labyrinths. The alien civilization is far more advanced than our own, and difficult for our astronauts to comprehend. The astronauts must explore and document this brave, new, highly dangerous world, while also dealing with their own personal triumphs and conflicts — their loves and jealousies, joys and disappointments.
Benford and Niven are masters of the science fiction genre and a sci-fi power duo. Together they have combined their talents and expertise to create an unforgettable series for science-fiction fans everywhere.
(2) MY PRECIOUS. Michael Dirda’s resolve to get rid of some of his books has been sorely tried — as happens to so many of us — “By day, I’ve been trying to cull my book collection. But at night, eBay beckons” in the Washington Post.
… Alas, my plan to sort and cull my thousands of books — described last week in my Zippy Shell column — failed to make allowance for human nature. For even as I was straining my back by carrying boxes up the stairs to donate or sell to the noble used book dealers of Washington, come bedtime I would go online to take a quick peek at the current offerings from L.W. Currey, John W. Knott, Richard Dalby’s Library, Type Punch Matrix, Wonder Book and Video or Capitol Hill Books. It didn’t matter that I ached like a stevedore at the end of a double shift. During daylight hours, the world applauded a crusading Dr. Jekyll energetically focused on discarding and recycling printed matter, but once night fell Mr. Hyde would emerge and, while fiendishly cackling, type arcane titles into the search engines of viaLibri, eBay and Addall. Typically, when a friend recently recommended H.B. Marriott Watson’s “The Adventurers” (1898), there was suddenly nothing I wanted more in the world than a copy of this forgotten piece of swashbuckling Victoriana….
(3) GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. UK publication Infinity Magazine subsequently deleted the public post screencapped below.
Well that's Infinity Magazine off the list then. This is just dumb. A tone deaf response to #BlackLivesMatter
It was never very good, being a poor copy of both @SFXmagazine and @STARBURST_MAG, combining the worst bits of both. pic.twitter.com/gXdCIdO5sz
— Steve Wagner (@FanBotherer) June 18, 2020
(4) GENESIS. Although Mark Lawrence takes J.K. Rowling and Ursula Le Guin as texts, more than anything his post “Influence” is a warning to readers who want to infer the source of a writer’s ideas based on similarities to other works.
One of the questions I’m most often asked in the gazillion blog interviews I’ve done is (second only to “Where do you get your ideas?“):
It’s a question I’ve always had difficulty answering and am saved from mainly by being able to point at two very clear influences for my first two trilogies.
Let’s note that influence comes in many forms, not least: writing style, characters, ideas/topics, and book structure.
(5) COMING IN 2021. HBO Max dropped this sneak peek at Zack Snyder’s Justice League today.
(6) WE WON? The BBC reports “Six movies resuming production after coronavirus”; 5 are genre.
While lockdown may have provided us with the chance to catch up on some old movies, there’s only so many you can watch before you crave something new.
Agreed? Agreed.
Well, fear not, because around the world some of the big-hitters are starting to re-commence production – which was of course halted by Covid-19 – in a variety of socially-distanced ways.
Here are just six of the films to keep your fingers crossed for then in 2021, when the cinemas are hopefully back in business.
The long-awaited sequel to James Cameron’s 2009 sci-fi blockbuster was able to re-start filming in New Zealand this week, because the country is almost coronavirus free.
Cameron and producer Jon Landau told the press Down Under that part two of the planned five-part film series; rumoured to be called The Way of Water (oh yeah, it’s set under water this time, by the way) would bring hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars back into the country following the pandemic.
Landau shared a photo on Instagram earlier this week as the production got under way.
It will also bring some more big names including Kate Winslet and Vin Diesel to add to returning original stars Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver and Sam Worthington.
Avatar 2, which is intended to work as a standalone feature (you won’t need to have seen the first one, in other words), will focus on the children of Sully and Neytiri, who are by now leaders of their clan.
The film is now slated for a December 2021 release, with film five in the diary already for 2027 – for those of you who like to plan ahead.
(7) CLOCKING IN. The Root spreads the word: “Tick Tock: Watchmen Will Be Free on HBO for a Few Days Starting on Juneteenth—You Must Watch It”.
…But, you only have a limited time—This offer will only be available Friday June 19 through Sunday June 21. You have 3 days to watch the debut season, which is a total of 9 episodes. Since everyone should be binging experts by now, that’s light work!
…In addition to its groundbreaking portrayal of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Watchmen is a must-watch due to its timely thesis on white supremacy. In fact, it’s worth a revisit or two to truly reflect on its themes in a critical way. I certainly plan to revisit it.
So go ahead and watch Watchmen and discuss the episodes thoroughly. View the show for free online via HBO.com and via On Demand.
(8) HEAR FROM HUGO FINALISTS. Saturday’s episode of Essence of Wonder will have the “Hugo finalists for Short Story and Editors”. June 20 at 3p.m. Eastern. Register at the link.
Nibedita Sen, Fran Wilde, Alix E. Harrow, SL Huang, and Shiv Ramdas will join Karen Castelletti to discuss their nominations for Best Short Story.
That panel will be followed by “A Mini Show With Lior Manor, Mentalist.”
Then, at 4:40p.m. Eastern will follow a “Panel Discussion With Hugo Awards Finalists in the Best Editor Short Form Category” —
Ellen Datlow, Lynne Thomas, Neil Clarke, Lynne M Thomas, and Michael Thomas will join Gadi to discuss their nomination and work.
(9) MEDIA BIRTHDAY.
June 1971 — Larry Niven’s All the Myriad Ways, his third collection, was published by Ballantine Books. Costing $.95 and having 181 pages, it included a number of stories of interest such as the first Gil the ARM story, “The Jigsaw Man”, “Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex” and “What Can You Say About Chocolate Covered Manhole Covers?“. It is currently available from all the usual digital suspects.
Born June 18, 1862 – Carolyn Wells. A hundred seventy books, many for children, many more mystery fiction, also poetry, plays.For us, Folly in Fairyland – reprinted 2016 – no, not that, “Folly” is a nickname for Florinda; anyway, see here. And here is A-L of her Animal Alphabet; when you look at the rest of this Ink-Slinger’s Profile you’ll recognize Mark Twain, but you should know Skippy was a popular 1923-1945 comic strip. There’s more, but I’ll stop now. (Died 1942) [JH]
Born June 18, 1889 – Elisabeth Holding. More mystery fiction; no less than Tony Boucher applauded its “subtlety, realistic conviction, incredible economy”. For us, he praised Miss Kelly too, about a cat who learns to speak with humans: “one of those too-rare juvenile fantasies with delightful appeal to the adult connoisseur.” We can also claim three shorter stories, translated into Dutch, French, Italian. (Died 1955) [JH]
Born June 18, 1908 — Bud Collyer. So far as genre is concerned, he’s best-remembered from radio, starring in the dual role of Clark Kent and Superman beginning in early 1940 on The Adventures of Superman on the Mutual Broadcasting System, a role he also would do in the later Superman and other cartoons such as Aquaman and the Batman/Superman Hour. He was posthumously named as one of the honorees by DC Comics in the company’s 50th anniversary publication Fifty Who Made DC Great. (Died 1969.) (CE)
Born June 18, 1917 — Richard Boone. He did only two genre roles, one of which — playing Maston Thrust Jr. in The Last Dinosaur — I’m willing to bet you’ve never seen. The other however is one that nearly everyone here has heard, yes, heard, as he voiced Smaug in the Rankin/Bass animated The Hobbit. (Died 1981.) (CE)
Born June 18, 1926 – Allan Sandage, Ph.D. Important next-door neighbor: an astronomer, possibly a great one. Regarded for thirty years as the pre-eminent observational cosmologist. Published two atlases of galaxies; five hundred papers. Warner, Crafoord, Gruber Prizes; Eddington, Cresson, Bruce Medals; Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society. See here. (Died 2010) [JH]
Born June 18, 1931 — Dick Spelman. A fan and a legendary book dealer who was active at SF conventions from the late Seventies through the early Nineties. He chaired Windycon IX in 1982. He was a member of the board of directors of Chicon IV, and ran the Dealers’ Room at many Worldcons. In 1991 he sold his book business to Larry Smith and retired to Orlando, where he was active in local fannish affairs. (Died 2012.) (CE)
Born June 18, 1942 — Roger Ebert. He got his start as a fanzine writer while in high school, publishing the Stymie zine and having his writing appear in Xero, Yandro and many other zines such as Kipple, Parsection and Psi-Phi. In university, he was a member of the Champaign-Urbana Science Fiction Association. His fannish autobiography is How Propellor-Heads, BNFs, Sercon Geeks, Newbies, Recovering GAFIAtors and Kids in Basements Invented the World Wide Web, All Except for the Delivery System. Mike has much to say about him here. (Died 2013.) (CE)
Born June 18, 1942 – Redmond Simonsen. Game designer; indeed credited with coining that phrase, and “physical system design”. Founding editor of Ares magazine. Charles Roberts Awards Hall of Fame. King of Clubs in Flying Buffalo’s 2008 Origins Poker Deck. (Died 2005) [JH]
Born June 18, 1947 — Linda Thorson, 73. Though Diana Rigg as Emma Peel was John Steed’s best-known partner on The Avengers, she was not his first nor his last. His last one would be Tara King played by this actress. She was the only one to be a real spy. Interesting that other than an appearance on Tales from The Darkside, her only other genre performance was on The Next Gen as Gul Ocett in “The Chase” episode”. (CE)
Born June 18, 1949 — Chris Van Allsburg, 71. For some twenty years now, the local Narrow Gauge Railroad has ran a Polar Express every Christmas season compete with cars decorated in high Victorian fashion and steaming cups of hot chocolate. It always sells out for the entire month. Allsburg‘s Polar Express book is just magical for me and I enjoy his Jumanji every bit as much. He illustrated A City in Winter which was written by Mark Helprin — highly recommended. (CE)
Born June 18, 1951 – Vivian Vande Velde 69. Fiction for children and young adults. Two dozen novels, five dozen shorter stories. Edgar Award for Never Trust a Dead Man, also School Library Journal Book of the Year. Anne Spencer Lindbergh Prize. Paterson Prize. “When our daughter was born, I quit my job…. Since I was home all day, I had to either take housework more seriously or come up with a good excuse why I couldn’t…. Writing turned out to be harder work than I thought…. getting published was even harder…. 32 different publishers … before number 33 said yes.” [JH]
Born June 18, 1971 – Sarah Hines Stephens 49. Two Wonder Woman stories, here’s one; two about a girl (I mean really a girl, she’s in 6th Grade) whose study of insects grosses out her friends, but then invaders invade and she develops insectile powers (not all insects are bugs, but I can’t help that, the title wouldn’t have been as cool if it had been Bugged Girl); four dozen in all, some with co-authors, some re-tellings, some non-fiction. [JH]
Dennis the Menace with a rare genre reference, and funny, too.
(12) TERRAN PRIZE. George R.R. Martin announced that Maurice Haeems will receive the scholarship he funds to bring a writer to the Taos Toolbox: “Haeems Wins Terran Prize”.
…With that in mind, back in 2018 I established THE TERRAN PRIZE, to bring an aspiring SF writer from abroad to the Taos Toolbox, the graduate level writing workshop that Walter Jon Williams runs every summer in the mountains of northern New Mexico. The Prize is given annually and covers all tuition and fees to the Toolbox (but not travel).
…Maurice was born in Mumbai and has a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the University of Mumbai and an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Over the last 30 years, he has lived in Mumbai, London, Hong Kong, Taipei, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Dubai while pursuing professional careers in mechanical engineering, investment banking, and software entrepreneurship.
(13) WILL THIS CHOPPER GET IN THE AIR? In the Washington Post, Christian Davenport discusses the Mars mission to be launched in July and how the Mars rover Perseverance has a helicopter attached, nicknamed “Ingenuity,” which will be the first aircraft to flit on another planet. “NASA rushing to complete Mars launch before planet moves out of range. Mission to include first-ever helicopter exploration.”
… In addition to probing for signs of ancient life on and below the Martian surface, the Perseverance mission would also take to the skies. The Ingenuity helicopter would attempt to fly — an exceedingly difficult task given that the “atmosphere on Mars is only one percent the density that we have here on Earth,” Wallace said. “Trying to control a system like this under those conditions is not easy.”
NASA said it hopes to get at least three flights from the helicopter, but it stressed that it was purely a technology demonstration mission and that it would take each one as they come.
(14) DAY LATE AND A DOLLAR SHORT. Count on Jon Del Arroz to bring you yesterday’s 770 content today!
(15) HALLOWEEN TREE. But here’s today’s Bradbury news, via Deadline:“Ray Bradbury’s ‘The Halloween Tree’ In The Works As Movie At Warner Bros With Will Dunn Adapting”.
We have learned that Will Dunn has been tapped by Warner Bros to adapt Ray Bradbury’s 1972 fantasy novel The Halloween Tree.
…Bradbury wrote and narrated Hanna-Barbera’s 1993 feature-length animated version of the novel for television, for which he won the 1994 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in an Animated Program.
(16) NOT-QUITE-THE-NEXT-GENERATION. On the other hand, here’s some much older Roddenberry news — JDA might like that even better! From TrekMovie in 2018: “Unearthed: Pre-Roddenberry ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ Pitch Was A Wildly Different Show”.
…The 8-page concept pitch, entitled “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” was conceived by producer Greg Strangis (War of the Worlds, Falcon Crest) over the summer of 1986 and is set during a 10-year war between the Federation and the Klingon Empire. It tells the story of the U.S.S. Odyssey, a ship ferrying a group of cadets on their first deep space assignment and tasked with delivering a document to Organia that could ultimately change the course of the war.
While some of the ideas in this concept can be seen in what ultimately became Star Trek: The Next Generation (such as a young Klingon officer as part of the crew), this original pitch bears little resemblance to the show that went on to have seven successful seasons. One of the more creative ideas was how the original captain dies in the pilot, but “continues to ‘live’ in the ship’s computer” as a hologram who can be summoned for advice….
So would this character have turned into the Emergency Holographic Captain?
[Thanks to JJ, Chip Hitchcock, Cat Eldridge, Andrew Porter, Daniel Dern, John Hertz, Jeffrey Smith, Will R., Martin Morse Wooster, Michael Toman, Mike Kennedy, Steve Wagner, and John King Tarpinian for some of these stories. Title credit goes to File 770 contributing editor of the day Jayn.]
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Pixel Scroll 6/5/20 I’ve Got A File, You Can Comment If You Like, It’s Got A Pixel, A Scroll That Rhymes
Posted on June 5, 2020 by Mike Glyer
(1) OFF SCRIPT, ON POINT. Cat Rambo was profiled by The Seattle Times today: “Fresh off a Nebula Award and kicking off a book deal, West Seattle writer Cat Rambo speaks about craft, George Floyd protests and more”
… Though her presidency ended last year, the legacy of her work was on full display during a vibrant awards ceremony and conference, a gathering forced online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“She’s the reason that SFWA was able to do this pivot because she put the organization on such firm financial footing,” said Mary Robinette Kowal, SWFA president, during the awards, adding: “She was such an amazing president for five years. Let me say that again. She was president of SFWA for five years. Five.”
Asked to give a speech that Saturday night, the webcast from her delightfully book-cluttered office turned into a toss-the-script moment.
“I had a pretty speech all prepared, but the news this morning convinced me to throw that all away,” she said of the developing clashes around the country between protesters and law enforcement after George Floyd was killed by arresting police in Minneapolis last week.
She noted that the SFWA was started by a small group of writers who wanted to look out for their fellow writers. The need for that mission has only been reinforced in a time of pandemic and pandemonium.
(2) THE NOT RIGHT SPEAKS OUT. Alt-right blog Bounding Into Comics did a roundup of the opinions of writers Jon Del Arroz, Jennifer Marie Brissett, Kit Sun Cheah, Yakov Merkin, and Louie Lozano. who condemned plans SFWA announced yesterday in “A Statement from SFWA on Black Lives Matter and Protests”.
Cirsova Publishing, Novelist Jon Del Arroz, And Other Authors Condemn Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America’s Black Lives Matter Action Plan https://t.co/ZlT9MFxsy3
— Bounding Into Comics (@BoundingComics) June 5, 2020
(3) LEGO SOFT-PEDALS COP SETS. Ethan Alter, in the Yahoo! Entertaiment story “Lego pauses marketing its police-themed playsets ‘in response to events in the U.S.'”, says Lego announced it will still sell, but not market, such kits as “Sky Police Air Base” and “Police Highway Arrest” as well as kits of the White House in response to the protests over George Floyd’s death
…Earlier this week, the Toybook published the copy of an email sent to affiliates by the marketing network Rakuten LinkShare. “In light of recent events, Lego has requested the below products to be removed from sites and any marketing ASAP,” the letter begins. The list of more than 30 products includes such playsets as Sky Police Air Base, Police Highway Arrest, Police Handcuffs & Badge and Police Pursuit, as well as a Lego version of the White House, which has been the site of several clashes between police and protesters.
In a statement provided to Yahoo Entertainment, Lego stresses that these playsets are not being pulled from sale in stores or online, but confirms that they are part of an ongoing marketing pause. No end date was specified as to when the brand would resume marketing. (Read the full statement below.)…
…There is no place for racism in our society. We stand with the black community against racism and inequality. Our mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow, and that includes inspiring them to be tolerant, inclusive and kind. There is more to do and as one small step, we are donating US$4 million to organizations in the U.S. dedicated to organizations that support black children and others that educate all children about tolerance and racial equality. …
(4) TRASH OF THE TITANS. “Elon Musk calls for ‘break up’ of Amazon”
Elon Musk has called for the “break up” of tech giant Amazon, following a dispute about a coronavirus e-book.
The entrepreneur came to the defence of an author after Amazon’s Kindle publishing division rejected his book about the coronavirus pandemic.
Mr Musk tagged Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos in a tweet, saying the decision was “insane”, adding: “Time to break up Amazon.”
Amazon said the book had been removed in error and would be reinstated.
The author of the book, Alex Berenson, caught Mr Musk’s attention by tweeting a screenshot from Amazon, which told him that his book about the pandemic did not meet its guidelines.
(5) DC DEALS DIAMOND OUT. ComicsBeat brings news of a seismic upheaval in comics distribution: “DC pulls out of Diamond, will use Lunar and UCS for periodical distribution”.
…DC’s comics will be available through Lunar Distribution and UCS Comics Distributors, the companies that were set up during Diamond’s downtime, as well as Penguin Random House, which has been DC’s book distributor for many years.
…Asked for confirmation, a DC spokesperson sent this statement:
“After 25 years, DC and Diamond Comic Distributors are ending their long-standing relationship. Moving forward, comic book retailers can obtain their DC books from Penguin Random House, or their books and periodicals through Lunar or UCS comic book distributors. DC continues to be committed to providing the Direct Market with best in class service and the fans with the world’s greatest comic books.”
The mailer included this answer to “Why is DC Doing This?”
DC has been analyzing its Direct Market distribution for some time, long before COVID, specifically in light of sustained stagnant market growth. The timing of the decision to move on from Diamond was ultimately dictated by the fact that DC‘s contract with Diamond has expired, but incidentally, the disruption by COVID to the market has required DC to forge ahead with its larger growth strategies that will benefit both the Direct Market and DC.
“Diamond responds to DC ending distribution agreement”
… Diamond has just released a response from owner Steve Geppi….
Today, DC sent out a retailer communication indicating they are ending their long-standing relationship with Diamond. In April, we were informed that DC was going to begin distributing products through additional partners. At that time, they asked us to submit a proposal for a revised agreement with the understanding that Diamond would continue to be one of their distributors. Which we promptly did. They then requested an extension to June 30 which we also accommodated. Last week, DC requested an additional extension through July. We responded with questions and DC indicated they would reply today, June 5. Instead of receiving a response, today we received a termination notice. While we had anticipated this as a possible outcome, we, like so many others in the industry, are disappointed by their decision to end our partnership so abruptly at this time.
(6) INSIDE THE SERIAL BOX. Nerds of a Feather’s Andrea Johnson scored an interview with two of the creators behind a new Jessica Jones project: “Interview: Lauren Beukes and Fryda Wolff”.
Marvel’s Jessica Jones: Playing With Fire launched on Serial Box on May 28th, with new episodes available every Thursday. Jessica Jones’ dry sense of humor, her brand of “self care”, and a simple missing person case, what could possibly go wrong? (well, everything of course, and that’s what makes this so addictively entertaining!).
The 16 episode season was written by Lauren Beukes, Vita Ayala, Sam Beckbessinger, Zoe Quinn, and Elsa Sjunneson, and narrated by Fryda Wolff. …
NOAF: How did the team decide who was going to write which episodes? Any funny stories about how particular scenes were plotted out or designed?
LB: We settled it with an old-fashioned rage-in-the-cage, home-made weapons, anything goes, no backsies. No, that’s not right. We used our words and talked it out. What was interesting was how particular episodes really resonated with different writers. It was very organic and democratic. Elsa was excited to write the Matt Murdock chapters because it’s the first time the blind Daredevil has been written by an actual blind writer. Vita called dibs on the big fight scene, and Zoe wanted to delve into the psychological trauma and head games. I wanted to kick it off, set the tone and then we brought in another wonderful South African writer, Sam Beckbessinger, post-writers room, to write some of the later chapters.
June 5, 1956 — X Minus One’s “Project Mastodon” first aired. Based off multiple Hugo Award wining author Clifford D. Simak’s novella from the March 1955 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction, Three adventurers return to prehistoric times, found a country called Mastodonia, and try to establish diplomatic relations with the United States with somewhat mixed results. The script is by Ernest Kinoy. The cast members were Floyd Mack, Dick Hamilton, Charles Penman, Raymond Edward Johnson, Frank Maxwell, Bob Hastings, John Larkin and Joe Julian. You can listen to it here.
Born June 5, 1844 — L. T. Meade. Author of series aimed generally at girls but who wrote several genre series as well, to wit Stories of the Sanctuary Club, The Brotherhood of the Seven Kings and The Sorceress of the Strand. All of these were co-written by Robert Eustace. Meade and Eustace also created the occult detective and palmist Diana Marburg in “The Oracle of Maddox Street” found initially in Pearson’s Magazine in 1902. (Died 1924.) (CE)
Born June 5, 1899 – Boris Artzybasheff. Prolific graphic artist in and out of our field; 200 covers for Time (one was Craig Rice – pen name of Georgiana Craig – first mystery-fiction writer shown there, 28 Jan 46). Here is his cover for The Circus of Dr. Lao – he did its interiors too; here is The Incomplete Enchanter. Here is a commercial illustration, “Steel”; here is Buckminster Fuller. Don’t miss him in Vincent Di Fate’s Infinite Worlds. Book of his artwork, As I See (rev. 2008). (Died 1965) [JH]
Born June 5, 1908 – John Fearn. British author of SF, crime fiction, Westerns; fairground assistant, cinema projectionist; wrote under two dozen names. Two hundred books in our field, two hundred eighty shorter stories. Guest of honor at Supermancon (the second Eastercon – British national SF con – to be held at Manchester). (Died 1960) [JH]
Born June 5, 1928 — Robert Lansing. He was secret agent Gary Seven in the “Assignment: Earth” episode of Trek. The episode was a backdoor pilot for a Roddenberry series that would have starred him and Teri Garr, but the series never happened. He of course appeared on other genre series such as The Twilight Zone, Journey to the Unknown, Thriller and Alfred Hitchcock Presents. (Died 1994.) (CE)
Born June 5, 1931 – Barbara Paul, 89. She says, “I did not grow up reading science fiction…. I was one of those smug mundanes who thought ‘sci-fi’ was all death-rays and aluminum-foil spacesuits and Robby the Robot. (Well, maybe sci-fi is, but not SF.) It wasn’t until my son, eleven at the time, handed me a book f short stories by Robert Sheckley that I began to realize what I’d been missing.” For us, six novels (I’m counting Liars and Tyrants and People who Turn Blue, which depends upon a psychic character), a dozen and a half shorter stories; more of other kinds e.g. detectives. [JH]
Born June 5, 1946 — John Bach, 74. Einstein on Farscape (though he was uncredited for most of the series), the Gondorian Ranger Madril in the second and third movies of The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, also a British bodyguard on The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. And he was the body double for shooting Saruman in place of Christopher Lee, who was unable to fly to New Zealand for principal photography on The Hobbit film series. (CE)
Born June 5, 1949 – Ken Follett, 71. Five novels, as many shorter stories, in our field, under this and other names; translated into Dutch, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Italian, Spanish; dozens more, some international best-sellers; The Pillars of the Earth, about building a 12th Century cathedral, sold 27 million copies as of 2019; film and television adaptations. Non-fiction On Wings of Eagles about rescuing men from Iranian prison. Four honorary doctorates. Bass balalaika with folk group Clog Iron. [JH]
Born June 5, 1953 — Kathleen Kennedy, 67. Film producer responsible for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, her first film, and later produced the Jurassic Park franchise. She’s been involved in over sixty films, I’d say at least half genre, starting with Raiders of the Lost Ark as an associate to Steven Spielberg. Amblin Films with her husband and Spielberg has produced many of the genre’s best loved films. (CE)
Born June 5, 1960 – Margo Lanagan 60. A dozen novels, six dozen shorter stories, in our field; among the two dozen contributors to “Celebrating 50 Years of Locus” in Locu s687. Two Ditmars, three World Fantasy awards. Recent collection, Singing My Sister Down. [JH]
Born June 5, 1964 – P.J. Haarsma 56. Author, photographer. Co-founder of Kids Need to Read. Four Rings of Orbis books, two Spectrum comics (with Alan Tudyk, Sarah Stone) in that world, and an electronic role-playing game. Crowd-funded $3.2 million to start Con Man (television). Redbear Films commercial production. [JH]
Born June 5, 1971 — Susan Lynch, 49. Northern Irish actress whose career in film started off by being a selkie in The Secret of Roan Inish with her next role being an unnamed Paris Vampire in Interview with a Vampire. Film wise, her last role to date is Aunt Alice in Ready Player One. She’s got one series credit to date playing Angstrom In the Thirteenth Doctor story, “The Ghost Monument”. (CE)
Born June 5, 1976 — Lauren Beukes, 44. South African writer and scriptwriter. Moxyland, her first novel, is a cyberpunk novel set in a future Cape Town. Zoo City, a hardboiled thriller with fantasy elements is set in a re-imagined Johannesburg. It won both the Arthur C. Clarke Award and a Kitschies Red Tentacle for best novel. And The Shining Girls would win her a August Derleth Award for Best Horror Novel. (CE)
(9) UNDER THE HOOD. SYFY Wire reports: “Mark Hamill Surprises Star Wars-Loving Nurse In Heartwarming ‘Kimmel’ Segment”.
Do you need a dose of optimism and joy in such uncertain and turbulent times? We’ve got just the thing with a wonderful Jimmy Kimmel Live segment in which Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker himself!) surprises a California healthcare worker who also happens to be a massive Star Wars fan. That’s Chloé Ducos, a registered nurse who works in a coronavirus testing tent in San Diego.
“I’m a pretend hero, you’re the real hero. Thank you for your service,” Hamill told Ducos, who burst into genuine tears of shock and happiness when the actor appeared on the virtual call and removed his Jedi-like hood. Her heartwarming reaction alone makes the video below worth watching.
Kimmel’s YouTube intro adds:
…We are also giving her $10,000 from our friends at PayPal, who will also be sending PayPal vouchers to all of her coworkers as well.
(10) PRO TIP. Matt Wallace cannot be denied.
Cheeseburger in Fiction is the name of my new writing podcast btw.
— Matt Wallace (@MattFnWallace) June 5, 2020
(11) MORE THAN CATAPULT FODDER. Paul Weimer is high on the novel and the author: “Microreview [Book] Savage Legion by Matt Wallace” at Nerds of a Feather.
…Savage Legion is most definitely the best work from the pen of an author whose skills, to my eye, are growing by leaps and bounds.
(12) TODAY’S THING TO WORRY ABOUT. NPR asks “Are There Zombie Viruses — Like The 1918 Flu — Thawing In The Permafrost?”
Zac Peterson was on the adventure of a lifetime.
The 25-year-old teacher was helping archaeologists excavate an 800-year-old log cabin, high above the Arctic Circle on the northern coast of Alaska.
They had pitched tents right on the beach. Over the course of a month, Peterson watched a gigantic pod of beluga whales swim along the beach, came face-to-face with a hungry polar bear invading their campsite and helped dig out the skull of a rare type of polar bear.
But the most memorable thing happened right at the end of that summer trip.
“I noticed a red spot on the front of my leg,” Peterson says. “It was about the size of a dime. It felt hot and hurt to touch.”
The spot grew quickly. “After a few days, it was the size of a softball,” he says.
Peterson realized he had a rapidly spreading skin infection. And he thought he knew where he might have picked it up: a creature preserved in the permafrost….
(13) JETBOY’S LAST ADVENTURE. “Combat drone to compete against piloted plane”
The US Air Force will pit an advanced autonomous aircraft against a piloted plane in a challenge set for July 2021.
The project could eventually lead to unpiloted fighter aircraft that use artificial intelligence (AI).
Lt Gen Jack Shanahan, head of the Pentagon’s Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, called the test a “bold, bold idea”.
Air Force Magazine also described the development of autonomous fighter jets as a “big Moonshot” for the military.
(14) ALFRED’S GHOST. “Crows ‘terrorise’ staff at Essex Police headquarters”. BBC learns a policeman’s lot is not a happy one.
Police officers and staff are being “terrorised” by a family of crows that is nesting at its headquarters.
Essex Police Deputy Chief Constable Pippa Mills warned visitors to the site to “beware” and “keep calm and keep walking” in a tweet about the issue.
She shared a photo of a warning sign which has been put up at Essex Police HQ.
It advises people to “take an alternative route” or “wear a hat or use an umbrella”.
The sign urges people to “not act aggressive as they will feel threatened”.
(15) IT REALLY BUGS THEM. The Harvard Gazette finds the worst problem with a lack of sleep might not center where you’d think: “Sleep, death, and… the gut?”
The first signs of insufficient sleep are universally familiar. There’s tiredness and fatigue, difficulty concentrating, perhaps irritability or even tired giggles. Far fewer people have experienced the effects of prolonged sleep deprivation, including disorientation, paranoia, and hallucinations.
Total, prolonged sleep deprivation, however, can be fatal. While it has been reported in humans only anecdotally, a widely cited study in rats conducted by Chicago-based researchers in 1989 showed that a total lack of sleep inevitably leads to death. Yet, despite decades of study, a central question has remained unsolved: Why do animals die when they don’t sleep?
Now, Harvard Medical School (HMS) neuroscientists have identified an unexpected, causal link between sleep deprivation and premature death.
In a study on sleep-deprived fruit flies, published in Cell on June 4, researchers found that death is always preceded by the accumulation of molecules known as reactive oxidative species (ROS) in the gut.
When fruit flies were given antioxidant compounds that neutralize and clear ROS from the gut, sleep-deprived flies remained active and had normal lifespans. Additional experiments in mice confirmed that ROS accumulate in the gut when sleep is insufficient.
The findings suggest the possibility that animals can indeed survive without sleep under certain circumstances. The results open new avenues of study to understand the full consequences of insufficient sleep and may someday inform the design of approaches to counteract its detrimental effects in humans, the authors said.
(16) VIDEO OF THE DAY. “Looking for Mr Bond, 007 at the BBC–James Bond Documentary” on YouTube is a 2015 BBC documentary,, directed by Matthew Thomas, that includes 50 years of behind-the-scenes footage from the BBC of Bond movies, including interviews with Ian Fleming, John le Carre, and Roald Dahl, who wrote the screenplay for From Russia With Love.
[Thanks to John Hertz, John King Tarpinian, JJ, Mike Kennedy, Michael Toman, Martin Morse Wooster, Chip Hitchcock, Cat Eldridge, and Andrew Porter for some of these stories. Title credit goes o File 770 contributing editor of the day Tom Becker.]
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Pixel Scroll 4/19/20 If You Like My File And You Think I’m Pixely, Come On Baby Let Me Scroll
Posted on April 19, 2020 by Mike Glyer
(1) ’45 CALIBER. Ian Moore’s “Where to find the 1945 Retro Hugo Awards finalists” on Secret Panda is a Homeric compilation of publicly available material and alternative sources for learning about the Retro nominees. And it ends with a great cat photo.
…But what of the 1945 Retro Hugo Awards finalists? There is unlikely to be a Voter Packet for these, so how are Hugo Awards voters to go about making an informed choice here? Fortunately, many of the works that will be on the ballot are available online, either on the Internet Archive or elsewhere. Below I have compiled links to as many of these as I could find, and provided information about whether items are in print or otherwise….
(2) RESIZING THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING. The Hard Times reports “Middle Earth Temporarily Bans Fellowships of More Than Five”.
MINAS TIRITH — The White Council of the Wise issued a decree today that all fellowships in Middle Earth shall be no larger than five companions for at least the next quarter-age to help slow the spread of the Samund-01 curse that has already killed over 30,000 elves, dwarves, and men.
(3) BLACKOUT. Connie Willis blogged her “Journal Of The Coronavirus Year III”.
…It does feel like we’re living through another Black Death.
But in recent days, as the horrors of the coronavirus pandemic have begun to unfold,
I’ve also been reminded of similarities of this pandemic to the Blitz:
1. The disruption of our daily lives.
The orderly schedules of the British people was completely upended by the Blitz. People found themselves sleeping under the kitchen table or in basements or tube shelters. They went to work in the morning after a sleepless night with bombs falling overhead, only to find that their place of work was closed or bombed out, and when they went home, they found that had been bombed out, too. Everything changed in an instant. Theaters and museums were closed, and the way of life they’d always known disappeared overnight as if it had never been….
She comes up with three more parallels before concluding –
Everybody’s rising to the occasion, and, in spite of my having occasional worried thoughts about all of us becoming the crazy characters in Shirley Jackson’s WE HAVE ALWAYS LIVED IN THE CASTLE, we’re doing great. When this is all over, we’re going to be able to say, just like the British, “This was their finest hour.”
(4) SEEKING DONATIONS. The Ray Bradbury Experience Museum (RBEM) asks for help to open ‘The Martian Chronicles’ exhibit area for the Ray Bradbury Centennial celebration in “Green Town” in 2020. The donation link is here.
(5) WHO MEMORIAL. “Farewell, Sarah Jane” on the official Doctor Who YouTube channel.
Today marks the anniversary of the passing of Elisabeth Sladen, who played the Doctor’s friend Sarah Jane Smith. In a new video, scripted by Russell T Davies and narrated by Jacob Dudman, Sarah Jane Smith’s closest friends come together to say “Farewell, Sarah Jane”.
(6) MORE SARAH JANE. Coincidentally, SYFY Wire ran this story a couple of days ago — “Wire Buzz: Elizabeth Sladen’s Daughter In Doctor Who Radio Drama”.
Doctor Who is keeping it in the family.
Sadie Miller, the actress daughter of the late Elizabeth Sladen, is boarding the TARDIS in the role her mother made famous on the iconic BBC sci-fi series — that of intrepid investigative reporter Sarah Jane Smith — in Big Finish‘s highly anticipated audio drama Doctor Who: Return of the Cybermen.
Born April 19, 1907 — Alan Wheatley. Best remembered for being the Sheriff of Nottingham in The Adventures of Robin Hood TV series, with Richard Greene playing Robin Hood. In 1951, he had played Sherlock Holmes in the first series about him, but no recordings of it are known to exist. And he was in Two First Doctor stories as Temmosus, “The Escape” and “The Ambush” where he was the person killed on screen by Daleks. (Died 1991.)
Born April 19, 1925 — Hugh O’Brian. He was Harry Chamberlain in Rocketship X-M which you can see here. (It was nominated in the 1951 Retro Hugo Awards given at The Millennium Philcon but lost out to Destination Moon.) He would later play Hugh Lockwood in Probe, the pilot for Search, and Search itself, an SF series. His only other genre appearance I think was playing five different roles on Fantasy Island. (Died 2016.)
Born April 19, 1933 — W.R. Cole. Author of A Checklist of Science Fiction Anthologies, self-published In 1964. Ok, I’m including him today because I’m puzzled. SFE said of this work that ‘Though it has now been superseded and updated by William Contento’s indexes of Anthologies, it is remembered as one the essential pioneering efforts in Bibliography undertaken by sf Fandom.’ Was this really the first time someone compiled an index of anthologies? I seem to remember earlier efforts though I can’t remember precisely who. (Died 2002.)
Born April 19, 1935 — Herman Zimmerman, 84. He was the art director and production designer who worked between 1987 and 2005 for the Trek franchise. Excepting Voyager, he worked on all other live-action productions including the first season of Next Gen, the entire runs of Deep Space Nine and Enterprise, as well as six Trek films. As Memory Alpha notes, “Together with Rick Sternbach he designed the space station Deep Space 9, with John Eaves the USS Enterprise-B and the USS Enterprise-E. His most recognizable work though, have been his (co-)designs for nearly all of the standing sets, those of the bridge, Main Engineering (co-designed with Andrew Probert) and Ten Forward for the USS Enterprise-D in particular.” Not surprisingly, he co-wrote the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual with Rick Sternbach and Doug Drexler.
Born April 19, 1936 — Tom Purdom, 84. There’s very little on him on the web, so I’ll let Michael Swanwick speak for him in the introduction to his Lovers & Fighters, Starships & Dragons collection: ‘How highly do I regard Tom’s fiction? So highly that I wrote the introduction to the collection — and I hate writing introductions. They’re a lot of work. But these stories deserve enormous praise, so I was glad to do it.’ He’s written five novels and has either one or two collections of his stories. He’s deeply stocked at the usual digital suspects.
Born April 19, 1946 — Tim Curry, 74. Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show of course, but it’s not his first genre appearance as he’d appeared a year earlier at the Scottish Opera in A Midsummer Night’s Dream as Puck. And yes I know that he appeared in the live show which was at the Chelsea Classic Cinema and other venues before the film was done. Other genre appearances include playing Darkness in Legend, an outstanding Cardinal Richelieu in The Three Musketeers, Farley Claymore in The Shadow (great role), another superb performance playing Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island and in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead as The Player.
Born April 19, 1952 — Mark E. Rogers. Best remembered for the Samurai Cat series which in the first book, The Adventures of Samurai Cat, lampooned Tolkien, Lovecraft and Howard. Indiana Jones. Burroughs’ Barsoom and Star Wars would also get their due. (Died 2014.)
Born April 19, 1967 — Steven H Silver, 53. Fan and publisher, author, and editor. He has been nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer twelve times and Best Fanzine four times. He’s a longtime contributing editor to SF Site and has written that site’s news page since its beginning. Over twenty years ago, he founded the Sidewise Award for Alternate History and has served as a judge ever since. He publishes his own fanzine, Argentus, and is a Hugo nominee this year for his work on Journey Planet.
Born April 19, 1968 — Ashley Judd, 52. Best known genre wise for playing Natalie Prior in the Divergent film franchise. She was also Carly Harris-Thompson in the Tooth Fairy film, and was Ensign Robin Lefler in a few episodes of Next Gen. She played Beverly Paige on several episodes of Twin Peaks as well.
(8) GAULD Q&A. On NPR: “Scientists Are Human, Too: Questions For Cartoonist Tom Gauld”.
As a sci-fi and fantasy nerd, of course I love the cartoon of the scientist being tempted by science fiction. Where did that one come from?
I think the scientist character in that cartoon is a bit like me when I’m making these cartoons, because I have to resist the temptation to draw silly robots and over-the-top science fiction technology every week. I am a SF/F nerd myself and while that’s one of the things that draws me to science, I have to remind myself to look in all the different areas of science to find cartoon themes.
(9) MARLOWE AND THE QUEEN. Francis Hamit, who frequently shared with File 770 readers his experience as a writer publishing via early indie platforms, and has spent years trying to get a movie made, sends this update.
I dissolved the Kit Marlowe Film Co, Ltd in February after five years and one month of trying to get CHRISTOPHER MARLOWE produced. My recent surgery for spinal stenosis, (the first of two with the second on hold now because of the pandemic) makes it impossible for me to produce anything, even if our great producer Gary Kurtz hadn’t died in September, 2018, the HMRC had not changed the EIS rules and Brexit had not changed all of the assumptions we had when we started the company in 2014. I’m an old poker player. I know when to fold a losing hand. Rising from the ashes, however, is the five-time award-winning screenplay and the curious fact that BFI says our letter of comfort for the film tax relief can be used by any UK film production company. That’s a twenty percent rebate on the spend in the UK. But coronoavirus has shut down the entire industry in the USA and UK. Except for “development” and I have that script and two others out for consideration. (Details on Facebook).
I also have a few hundred copies of The Shenandoah Spy and The Queen of Washington left in the distributor’s warehouse. I am reducing the retail price to $12.95 and $14.95 respectfully. This is slightly below my break-even point but will free up cash to get another book to market. Regular publishing has ls shut down so it may be DIY for the one I’m working on now STARMEN, a multi-genre romp that begins in El Paso, Texas in 1875 with the Pinkertons, who investigated all sorts of strange things. I might also do some crowd-funding.
Anyway those who would like to buy a copy of either book should call Pathway Book Service at 1-800-345-6665. The Shenandoah Spy is $12.95 plus shipping and handling and they take credit cards. The Queen of Washington is a hardbound at $14.95 plus shipping and handling. Amazon has a few copies at the old prices but has stopped taking third party distributors’ books to deal with the emergency. Both books are in e-book at $9.99 on Amazon Kindle and as audiobooks at Audible, Amazon and iTunes, sometimes for free.
Anyone who wants a signed copy should contact me directly. (francishamit@earthlink.net). (My other books are also available but not discounted.)
Direct sales will be $27.50 per book, $50 for two plus $5.00 shipping each and these will be signed. I’m running out of copies here and will have to order some from Pathway, which costs me for shipping. If they are able. In the current emergency. We can’t be sure. On the other hand they will be signed.
Gail Shalan and I are converting The Shenanoah Spy audiobook to a Young Adult title. That simply means we are going to cut the more graphic sexual content. Probably less than a thousand words that won’t be missed. Times have changed since 2008 when the book was first published and we don’t want to provide “triggers” that get some readers upset and detract from the story. That means the sexual content is still there but more is left to the imagination. Gail’s performance will be intact. BTW the audiobook is “free” if it is a title used to sign up for Audible and Gail and I split a nice bonus.
(10) RABBIT TRACKS. Up for sale are “Charming letters and early drawings by a young Beatrix Potter showing Peter Rabbit from the 1890s” – Daily Mail has the story
An archive of early drawings and letters by children’s author Beatrix Potter have emerged for sale for £250,000.
The charming illustrations date from the 1890s when the writer was honing her craft and had not yet become a household name.
One drawing from 1894 shows Peter Rabbit seven years before the first of his famous tales was published.
(11) A MONSTROUS REGIMENT. JDA shares another secret of his success.
(12) A WELL-DONE ENDING. Richard Paolinelli auditions as a script doctor.
(13) MIDDLE-EARTH’S BOTTOM LINE. “Here’s how much money the Lord of the Rings franchise has made” – Looper added it up. (If only they’d had a good script doctor!)
.. The first three films in Jackson’s Middle-earth franchise raked in nearly $3 billion worldwide. And no, that number doesn’t account for DVD or memorabilia sales, or the sale of the trilogy’s television broadcast rights.
(14) SFF ART ON THE BLOCK. Heritage Auctions’ 2020 April 24 Illustration Art Signature Auction online sale includes two cover paintings for Weird Tales: Virgil Finlay’s ‘The Thief of Forthe’ (July 1937) and Lee Brown Coye’s ‘The Vampire’ (July 1947).
(15) FROST READS. The editors of the Beatles-themed anthology Across the Universe, Michael A. Ventrella and Randee Dawn, are posting videos of various authors in the anthology reading from their work. Here, Gregory Frost reads “A Hard Day’s Night at the Opera.”
[Thanks to Cat Eldridge, John King Tarpinian, Martin Morse Wooster, JJ, Chip Hitchcock, Mike Kennedy, Michael Toman, Steve Green and Andrew Porter for some of these stories. Title credit goes to File 770 contributing editor of the day Andrew.]
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Another Would-be SFWA Rival
Craig Martelle, cofounder of the 20Booksto50k® Facebook group with 39,000 members, has launched a website for the Independent Alliance of Science Fiction & Fantasy Authors (IASFA) with the following Mission Statement:
To support the professional development of SFF authors through shared opportunities, camaraderie, and targeted philanthropy. To build an organization with a focus on bringing stories to an SFF loving readership through improved business practices.
To anyone who asks “Isn’t there already a group doing this?” Martelle is ready with an answer:
Why did I start this organization, buying a domain and building a web presence? For the simple reason that in my opinion, professional organizations were hurting their members more than helping them. My idea of a professional is one who sells stories, whether short or long, and that they can repeat that process. I wanted an organization that was focused on helping science fiction and fantasy authors reach more fans. Period. Since one of those didn’t exist, I started my own.
The 20Booksto50k® Facebook group is described as a “Safe place to discuss how to ethically make money as authors.” They run an annual event — this year’s 20Books Vegas Conference will be held in Las Vegas in November. Of interest is that among the first five guest speakers listed are three sff authors, Kevin J. Anderson, David Farland, and David Weber.
Jon Del Arroz, who attended the past two 20Booksto50K conferences, publicized the new group in a YouTube video: “INSTANT REGRET: SFWA’s War On Indie Authors Creates New Rival Guild!” While reviewing Martelle’s message JDA said, “Craig’s being very cautious about not pointing fingers here,” a display of subtlety that went over JDA’s head given the title of his video. On the other hand, when Martelle says, “in my opinion, professional organizations were hurting their members more than helping them,” it’s not as if the sff field has many others.
Also, SFWA and 20Booksto50K have had some friction in the recent past. In 2019 Jonathan Brazee stirred up a hornets nest by calling on SFWA members in 20Booksto50K to support a slate of works for the Nebula Awards, for which he subsequently apologized. The intense criticism of the slate rankled Martelle, who said at the time: “It’s hard not take negative comments about 20Booksto50k® personally since I run that group, but taking a step back, we did nothing untoward. Indies read indies. We support each other by reading and buying each other’s stuff, often promoting it as well with our own hard-acquired email lists. The ignorance is appalling about what we do. I think ethically making money isn’t dirty and that’s part of the allusions.”
At present the IASFA is not a nonprofit organization, as the ”Support the IASFA” page explains. It is controlled by Craig Martelle and funds intended for it will flow through his business LLC.
At present IASFA is completely privately funded, but that limits our reach. If you could make a donation, we can improve our engagement and provide more benefits for our author members to include an expanded reach to touch the lives of more readers.
Funds will be collected by Craig Martelle, LLC who will immediately transfer all donations to the IASFA.
And from the “Join IASFA” page:
The Indie Alliance may eventually become a 501(c)(3) charity (where donations are tax deductible) but that isn’t for right now. We want to make sure this is a viable alternative to other professional organizations. There will be no Indie Alliance awards, but there could be grants to help offset certain author-related costs to hopefully help the next great science fiction author get their legs beneath them.
Eventually, we hope to have a legal defense fund which is probably the most important thing that a professional organization can provide. Until then, we’ll settle for growing a science fiction and fantasy fan base and interdependent place for professionals to hang out and talk shop – mainly how to sell more books. Nothing other than that belongs in here. No drama. No distractions. Focus.
The internet has many communities where people trade information about markets and promote their books, and there’s more forming all the time. Talk is free. Will IASFA go to bat for writers victimized by copyright violations, raise issues with exploitive companies, or have tools to cope with Amazon’s next idea for squeezing indies?
Others have tried to found the anti-SFWA before. Richard Paolinelli started the “Science Fiction and Fantasy Creators Guild” — its last blog post was dated February 14, 2018, and they never evolved beyond a Facebook discussion group with 270 members (and one that is no longer very active, only 4 posts in the last month).
Lou Antonelli, Michael Burstein, and Brad Torgersen tried to start the Society for the Advancement of Speculative Storytelling (SASS) and reported when they reached 19 dues-paying members in 2013. But there hadn’t been a new post on the SASS blog in six years before Antonelli recently published an appeal there to vote for him as a SFWA director-at-large in the current election.
A lovely logo only takes you so far.
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Pixel Scroll 03/05/20 So Goodbye Yellowed Book Scroll, Where The Cats Of Society Riff
Posted on March 5, 2020 by Mike Glyer
(1) COMING TO ANOTHER PLANET NEAR YOU. Science News posted the winning name in NASA’s contest to name the new Mars rover.
Meet Perseverance, NASA’s next ambassador to the Red Planet.
The Mars rover’s new name was announced March 5, after a six-month “Name the Rover” competition that drew more than 28,000 entries from students in kindergarten through high school. Students were asked to make their name suggestions in essays.
The winning entry came from 7th grader Alex Mather, who became interested in becoming a NASA engineer after he attended the space agency’s Space Camp at age 11.
(2) WORLDCON STATEMENT ON CORONAVIRUS. CoNZealand’s chairs Norman Cates and Kelly Buehlermade this public statement:
Although New Zealand has not been affected by Covid-19 to the extent of the rest of the world, our government and the NZ Ministry of Health have extensive civil defence plans. We are monitoring the situation and will be prepared for what the future brings.
As usual, we strongly advise all members purchase their own comprehensive travel insurance for any foreign travel, including cancellation insurance. If you have already purchased insurance for your journey to New Zealand, we recommend that you check the full terms with your insurance provider.
We are in touch with the Ministry of Health as well as with our venue planning managers. We want everyone to have a safe and healthy convention, and we will be following best practices.
(3) OTHER EVENTS MAKING DECISIONS DRIVEN BY CORONAVIRUS. A Seattle convention due to start on March 12 has announced a refund option: “As coronavirus concerns loom, Emerald City Comic Con exhibitors wrestle with the question: to con or not to con” – the Seattle Times has the story:
Emerald City Comic Con organizers Reedpop announced a refund option on Wednesday for fans who choose not to attend this year’s four-day pop-culture celebration, still scheduled for March 12-15 at the Washington State Convention Center, due to coronavirus concerns. The decision was made public shortly before city and county officials announced they were advising community groups against holding gatherings that would draw more than 10 people.
Organizers acknowledged that not everybody would agree with the decision, but “we feel we owe it to the customer to grant you the personal choice whether or not to attend,” they said in a statement.
However, Publishers Lunch says Book Expo in New York plans to carry on: “Book Expo Knows You’re Already Worried About Their Show (and Maybe Mad At Reed), So Issues Update, While Staying On Track”.
Book Expo officials are moving to get in front of community concerns about COVID-19, following the London Book Fair’s reluctant cancellation of their show. (Both shows are part of Reed Exhibitions.) Event director Jenny Martin writes in a statement, “The effect of the COVID-19 virus on the publishing business and our people is significant and difficult to navigate. Many industry events outside of the United States, have had to make difficult decisions about proceeding with their events. We understand the impact that has on the publishing industry and we want to be proactive and transparent about BookExpo.”
For now: “BookExpo & BookCon will proceed as planned May 27-31. We do not anticipate any changes or delays to our event. Our mission is to serve our customers as best we can, and we plan to provide a place for you to conduct business in these difficult times…. We will continue to be take necessary precautions to facilitate an environment for the entire community to unite, make meaningful new connections, and discover new titles.”
(4) FANHISTORY. The Washington Post’s Michael Dirda praises a thoroughly illustrated tribute to sf fandom: “‘The Visual History of Science Fiction Fandom’ beautifully demonstrates the evolution of a genre”. In his article, Dirda explains a great deal about early fandom and explains Bob Madle’s importance and how Madle will turn 100 this June.
In “The Visual History of Science Fiction Fandom — Volume One: The 1930s,” David and Daniel Ritter — a father-and-son team — show us, through words and pictures, how a passion for science fiction evolved into a way of life for young people who couldn’t get enough of that crazy Buck Rogers stuff. The result is a sumptuous scrapbook of photographs, magazine covers, artwork and hundreds of articles, letters and typescripts, everything beautifully held together by the Ritters’ concise but enthralling text. The physical book is expensive but, given the amount of material in it and the high quality of the printing, one doubts that First Fandom Experience is doing more than breaking even. Happily, there is a less costly digital version available for e-readers.
(5) FAN NAME USAGE. Fanlore, a project by the Organization of Transformative Works, has announced “Upcoming Changes to Fanlore’s Pre-1995 Fan Name Use Policy”.
On 10 March, Fanlore will be making some changes to its policy on Pre-1995 Fan Name Use in order to bring it in line with our broader Identity Protection policy. Here’s why…
In the days prior to the Internet, some fans who wrote in zines (or contributed to other fanworks) used their real names as opposed to a fan name. The expectation at that time was that fanworks would remain within the fairly closed community of fandom. With respect to this different environment and in order to protect the identity of fans, Fanlore created a policy stating that fanwork authors credited in zines and other fannish publications prior to 1995 should be identified with a first name and last initial (e.g. Mary R. as opposed to Mary Richards).
However, as time went by, it became apparent that a great deal of zine content containing fans’ full names and/or preferred names had already been online for many years, and on many established websites. Additionally, many fans writing prior to 1995 used “real” sounding pseudonyms that did not need to be abbreviated. The policy of abbreviating fans’ last names has also caused a great deal of confusion over fan authors who share a first name and last initial. Different early print communities (such as science fiction zines) would often use a first initial and last full name to attribute authors, adding to the confusion.
Because of this, the Fanlore Committee has decided to bring the Pre-1995 Fan Name Use policy in line with the wider Fanlore policy on Identity Protection. Author names on fanworks made prior to 1995 will be recorded on Fanlore as they appeared at the time, but if the fan in question wishes to protect their identity, the Fanlore Committee will replace their name with a first name and last initial (e.g. Mary R.), with initials only (e.g. M.R.), or with a pseudonym of the fan’s choice (e.g. Unnamed Fan X). We are happy to work with fans to find an arrangement that they are comfortable with and that sufficiently protects their identity.
(6) YOU DO SAY. Natalie Zutter points out “Twelve SFF Stories Told From Second-Person Perspective” at Tor.com.
Writing in second person—forgoing I or she/he/they of other perspectives in favor of that intensely-close, under-your-skin you—can, ironically, be rather alienating. Often it feels too intimate for the reader, or it distracts them from the story unfolding with questions of who is actually telling it. But when a writer commits to telling a story to you, about you, through you, the result can often be masterful—an extra layer of magic surrounding a sci-fi/fantasy/speculative tale and embedding the reader in the protagonist’s journey more intensely than even the most self-reflective first or closest-third could achieve….
(7) MCLAUGHLIN OBIT. Comics artist Frank McLaughlin (1935-2020) died March 4. His earliest work was for Charlton, and he became the company’s art director in the Sixties. worked throughout the Charlton line, including on the superhero titles Blue Beetle, Captain Atom, and Son of Vulcan, the adventure comic The Fightin’ 5, the supernatural/science-fiction anthologies Strange Suspense Stories and Mysteries of Unexplored Worlds, and the espionage comic Sarge Steel,
In the Seventies he settled into a career as an inker, working for both Marvel (on Captain Marvel, Captain America and The Defenders before becoming primarily a DC inker. He became the regular series inker for Justice League of America, some Batman stories in Detective Comics, and Green Lantern.
In the 1980s McLaughlin was regular inker on penciler Carmine Infantino’s The Flash, Gene Colan’s Wonder Woman, and Dan Jurgens’ Green Arrow, among other assignments.
His books include How to Draw Those Bodacious Bad Babes of Comics (2000) and How to Draw Monsters for Comics (2001), both with Mike Gold.
(8) WISE OBIT. Writer David Wise (1955-2020) died March 3. A graduate of the Clarion Writers Workshop (one of his stories was published in the third Clarion anthology from NAL), he was well-known in the animation field, writing episodes for television series like Star Trek: The Animated Series, the 1984 Transformers cartoon and the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon, among dozens of other shows. He’s survived by his wife Audry Taylor.
March 5, 1943 — The Ape Man premiered. It originally known as The Gorilla Strikes. It was directed by William Beaudine and starred Bela Lugosi and Louise Currie. It was promoted as a sequel to Return of the Ape Man but it wasn’t. Critics at the time generally liked it, but that not true of the audience at Rotten Tomatoes which gives it a 12% rating. See it here.
March 5, 1980 — The Beyond Westworld series debuted on CBS. It starred Jim McMullan, James Wainwright and Connie Sellecca. It was based on the film but ignored the sequel. It lasted a mere eight episodes. We cannot show you an episode as that’s behind a paywall.
Born March 5, 1853 — Howard Pyle. Author of The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood of Great Renown in Nottinghamshire commonly known as The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood which is in print one hundred and twenty-five years later. He also did a four-volume work on King Arthur. (Died 1911.)
Born March 5, 1920 — Virginia Christine. Likely best remembered as Wilma Lentz in Invasion of the Body Snatchers, but she’s been in a number of other genre films including The Mummy’s Curse, Billy the Kid Versus Dracula, Women in the Night, plus appearances on The Adventures of Superman, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Science Fiction Theatre and The Twilight Zone. She was The Boss on The Time Guardian (Died 1996.)
Born March 5, 1936 — Dean Stockwell, 84. You’ll no doubt best remember him as Al the hologram on Quantum Leap. He had one-offs on Mission Impossible, The Night Gallery, A Twist in The Tale, Orson Welles’ Great Mysteries and The Twilght Zone.
Born March 5, 1942 — Mike Resnick. Damn, losing him hurts. It’s worth noting that he’s has been nominated for 37 Hugo Awards which is a record for writers and won five times. Somewhat ironically nothing I’ve really enjoyed by him has won those Hugos. The novels making my list are his John Justin Mallory detective novels, The Red Tape War (with Jack L. Chalker & George Alec Effinger), and, yes it’s not genre, Cat on a Cold Tin Roof. (Died 2020.)
Born March 5, 1952 — Margaret Astrid Lindholm Ogden, 68. She’s better known by her pen names of Robin Hobb and Megan Lindholm. I’m reasonably sure the first thing I read and enjoyed by her was Wizard of the Pigeons, but The Gypsy with Steven Brust was equally enjoyable and had the added bonus of a Boiled in Lead soundtrack. What’s she done recently that I should think of reading?
Born March 5, 1955 — Penn Jillette, 65. Performed on Babylon 5 in the episode scripted by Neil Gaiman titled “Day of The Dead” as part of Penn & Teller who portrayed comedians Rebo and Zooty. It’s one of my favorite episodes of the series. Also, he had a recurring role on Sabrina the Teenage Witch as Drell, the head of the Witches’ Council. He’s been in Fantasia 2000, Toy Story, Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder, Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, VR.5, Space Ghost Coast to Coast and most recently Black Mirror.
Born March 5, 1971 — David J. Williams, 49. British author that I confess I hadn’t heard of but now I’m intrigued by in Jack Campbell called his debut novel, The Mirrored Heavens, “a 21st century Neuromancer”. He’s written the Autumn Rain trilogy of which this novel is the first book, and Transformers: Retribution in that franchise.
Born March 5, 1974 — Matt Lucas, 46. He played Nardole, a cyborg, who was a companion to the Twelfth Doctor. He is the only regular companion introduced under Steven Moffat to have never died on screen. He provided the voice of Sparx on Astro Boy, and was Tweedledee and Tweedledum in Alice through the Looking Glass.
Born March 5, 1986 — Sarah J. Maas, 34. Author of the Throne of Glass series wherein Cinderella is a stone cold assassin. If you’re so inclined, there’s A Court of Thorns and Roses Coloring Book. Really. Truly.
Half Full shows us a vampire’s favorite fruit. Of course it is.
(12) FREE DOWNLOAD. Tor.com invites readers to “Download the Nevertheless, She Persisted Short Fiction Bundle For Free, Starting This International Women’s Day”. It will be available on March 8 from various outlets which are linked here. (I was able to preorder the free download at Amazon today.)
Nevertheless She Persisted: Flash Fiction Project features Charlie Jane Anders, Brooke Bolander, Amal El-Mohtar, Maria Dahvana Headley, Kameron Hurley, Seanan McGuire, Nisi Shawl, Catherynne M. Valente, Carrie Vaughn, Jo Walton, and Alyssa Wong.
March 8th is International Women’s Day, which the United Nations describes as “when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political.” More than celebratory, International Women’s Day is aspirational, striving toward a more gender-inclusive world. Speculative fiction has had an impact in fostering this egalitarian dream through creative expression and critique. After all, science fiction in particular was born with Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, written in the “Year without a Summer” while tumultuous storms raged over Lake Geneva. This dream was the utopia penned by Muslim feminist Rokeya Sakhawat Hussain in her 1905 story “Sultana’s Dream”, and the same year Charlotte Perkins Gilman published Herland in Forerunner magazine. In the decades since, women have provided some of the most crucial and insightful voices in our community.
(13) QUICK, HENRY, THE FLIT. This is unintentionally hilarious. JDA complaining about people doing to him what he did to everybody else: “The ComicsGate Harassment Business Model” [Archive link].
They Launch An Attack On A Creator – Mike MIller did this to me last week making a hate youtube stream ranting about me for an hour like a nutjob and riling up his dwindling audience against me.
They Launch A New Book – Within 24 hours of the clickbait attack on youtube of me, Miller launched his new kickstarter.
Repeat as necessary.
What do they say – “Great fleas have little fleas upon their backs to bite ’em, And little fleas have lesser fleas, and so ad infinitum.”
(14) JDA’S WORLDCON SUIT. Meanwhile, there are signs that Jon Del Arroz’ defamation suit against Worldcon 76 might get a trial date later this year. The case was reassigned to another judge on February 14, and on February 18 the new judge issued a Minute Order indicating a trial setting conference will happen on July 14. The court website explains this is where “The judge sets a trial date for sometime in the next 90 days. Bring your calendar so you can tell the judge when you are available. After you get trial date, get ready to go to trial on that date.”
(15) TONIGHT’S JEOPARDY! Andrew Porter watched Jeopardy! contestants swing and miss on this one –
Final Jeopardy: British Novels
Answer: A laboratory known as the house of pain is on Noble’s Isle, the title setting of this novel.
Wrong questions: “What is Frankenstein?”
“What is ?” (nothing)
“What is Shudder Island?”
Correct question, which none of the contestants got: “What is The Island of Doctor Moreau?”
(16) HEALTH SPY? BBC considers the implications of coronavirus warnings: “Coronavirus privacy: Are South Korea’s alerts too revealing?”
As South Korea battles a snowballing number of Covid-19 cases, the government is letting people know if they were in the vicinity of a patient. But the volume of information has led to some awkward moments and now there is as much fear of social stigma as of illness, as Hyung Eun Kim of BBC News Korean reports.
As I sit at home, my phone beeps alarmingly with emergency alerts.
“A 43-year-old man, resident of Nowon district, tested positive for coronavirus,” it says.
“He was at his work in Mapo district attending a sexual harassment class. He contracted the virus from the instructor of the class.”
A series of alerts then chronicle where the men had been, including a bar in the area until 11:03 at night.
These alerts arrive all day, every day, telling you where an infected person has been – and when. You can also look up the information on the Ministry of Health and Welfare website.
No names or addresses are given, but some people are still managing to connect the dots and identify people. The public has even decided two of the infected were having an affair.
And, even if patients are not outright identified, they’re facing judgement – or ridicule – online.
When you search online for a virus patient’s case number, related queries include “personal details”, “face”, “photo”, “family” – or even “adultery”.
Some online users are commenting that “I had no idea so many people go to love motels” – the by-the-hour hotels popular with couples.
They are also joking that people cheating on their spouses are known to be keeping a low profile these days.
(17) THE SPILLOVER CONTINUES. “Ted conference to go virtual or be postponed”
The annual Ted (Technology, Entertainment and Design) conference will not go ahead as planned, amid growing concerns about coronavirus.
Instead, attendees are being asked to vote on whether to postpone the Vancouver-based event until July or hold a virtual one.
A decision will be made next week.
Ted curator Chris Anderson said: “We are not cancelling. We have two compelling options for how to outwit this virus”.
In an email to attendees, he said: “As you know, the Covid-19 virus is spreading around the world, causing many challenges.
“We’ve heard from many of you asking whether we intend to press ahead with Ted 2020 – and the consensus of expert advice is that it would indeed be unwise to press ahead with the event in its current form in April.”
(18) ARGUS IN THE SKY. BBC reports a “UK firm plans ultra-high definition space videos”.
A UK company says it’s building a constellation of satellites to gather ultra-high definition (UHD) video of Earth’s surface.
London-based Sen hopes to have the first microwave oven-sized spacecraft in orbit by the middle of next year.
The idea is to provide real-time, or at least very timely, video of events unfolding on the planet, such as natural disasters.
Sen already has some UHD cameras in orbit, hosted on a Russian satellite.
These are primarily for inspection purposes, but they’re also steerable to look down and so give a sense of what the company’s future “EarthTV” concept might look like.
“Each of the satellites will have four cameras to put imagery into context, because that’s sort of the way the human brain works,” explained Charles Black, founder and CEO of Sen.
“So there’ll be wide-angle imagery, from about 250m a pixel to give that country-wide view, all the way down to our highest-resolution imager which is a small telescope that will be able to do 1.5m per pixel,” he told BBC News.
…”We actually compress the high-definition video onboard satellite, which means we can stream it back to the ground and don’t need a huge amount of bandwidth.
“We’re actually using the same algorithm as Netflix to do the compression. Because we do all that in space, we can get back really high-definition videos just using flight-proven X-band transmitter.”
(19) MOORE, PLEASE! Cora Buhlert assesses a Retro-Hugo-eligible story in “Retro Review: ‘No Woman Born’ by C.L. Moore”. BEWARE SPOILERS.
“No Woman Born” is a novelette by C.L. Moore, which was first published in the December 1944 issue of Astounding Science Fiction and is therefore eligible for the 1945 Retro Hugos. The magazine version may be found online here.
(20) NEW TODAY. An interesting, nuanced review of FX on Hulu’s DEVS, created by Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Annihilation) which premieres today on Hulu. The Ringer’s Alison Herman says “‘Devs’ Is a TV Show—but It Feels Like Something Completely Different”. BEWARE SPOILERS.
There’s not much I can tell you about Devs. I can’t disclose, for instance, the precise nature of the show’s namesake, the top-secret research division of a Silicon Valley tech company named Amaya. I can’t reveal what Amaya’s gnomic founder, Forest (Nick Offerman), plans to do with Devs once its quantum computing system is perfected, nor the theoretical breakthroughs that lead to its perfection later in the limited series’ eight-episode season. I also can’t say why Devs was commissioned and paid for by FX but is available exclusively on Hulu in the latest wrinkle of the ongoing Disney-Fox merger, though that has more to do with reasons of personal comprehension than spoiler-dictated secrecy.
(21) VIDEO OF THE DAY. “Exploring the Surreal With Peter Capaldi” on YouTube is an introduction to surrealism, written by Jessica Lack, as part of the Tate Museum’s “Unlock Art” series. And hey, it’s Peter Capaldi!
[Thanks to Meredith, John King Tarpinian, Mike Kennedy, Andrew Porter, Cat Eldridge, Chip Hitchcock, Martin Morse Wooster, Cat Eldridge, N., Daniel Dern, and Michael Toman for some of these stories. Title credit goes to File 770 contributing editor of the day Elton Jack Lint.]
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Pixel Scroll 1/11/20 The Yellow Brick Road Must Roll
(1) PROZINE REJOINS THE LIVING Compelling Science Fiction has been saved from the scrapheap of history. Editor Joe Stech explains how it happened:
We’re back in business and will be open to submissions once again on Monday, January 13th!
After I announced in September that Compelling Science Fiction would be shutting down for good, Nick Wells of Flame Tree reached out to me and suggested we work together to keep the magazine publishing our unique brand of science fiction stories. Over the last month we came to an agreement that will allow Compelling Science Fiction to continue publishing — you may recall that my issue was one of time, and Flame Tree will take over many of the most time-consuming aspects of the magazine. My role will transition to that of editor-in-chief, and Nick will take over the publishing role. I’m very excited to work with Nick and Flame Tree, and continue to support this genre of fiction that I love.
We’ll be transitioning to a quarterly schedule, and will also be accepting submissions much more often. Authors, we need your wonderful stories, so please send them our way! And readers, thanks for entrusting us with your time. I will always treat it with respect, and do my best to provide the types of stories you come here for.
(2) MORE SFF ON JEOPARDY! David Goldfarb says “The third episode of the ‘Greatest of All Time’ Jeopardy! tourney had a number of SFF-related questions.”
Here was the $800 answer in “Prequels and Sequels”:
Edited by the author’s son Christopher & published in 1977, it’s a history of Middle-Earth before “Lord of the Rings”.
Ken Jennings readily questioned, “What is Silmarillion?”
And the $400 answer:
Set for release in 2020 is Suzanne Collins’ “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”, a prequel to this series.
James Holzhauer asked, “What is The Hunger Games?”
In the “TV Green Thumb” category:
$1200: On “The Handmaid’s Tale”, this wife of Commander Waterford has some pivotal scenes in her greenhouse.
Two wrong guesses, but nobody got, “Who is Serena?”
$1600: Played by Carolyn Jones in the ’60s, she loved to cut the heads off her roses, & rejoiced when her thorns came in sharp.
Crickets. “Who is Morticia Addams?”
And the $2000 featured a picture of Jean-Luc Picard and Boothby the groundskeeper: Jean-Luc Picard once helped Boothby, played by this one-time TV Martian, to replant some flowers at Star Fleet Academy.
Ken Jennings got it: “Who is Ray Walston?”
Goldfarb concludes, “The game in the second half (each day’s game is two regular games put together) had questions about Cocteau’s ‘La Belle et Le Bête’ and Grieg’s ‘In the Hall of the Mountain King’, but I’m going to call those only genre-adjacent and not quote them.”
Then, Andrew Porter saw this go down —
Category: Book Marks
Answer: In this novel, Mark Watney says, “I didn’t die on Sol 6. Certainly the rest of the crew thought I did.”
Wrong question: What is “The Sun Also Rises?”
Right question: What is “The Martian.”
(3) DIAGNOSING SUCCESS. The Hollywood Reporter’s Patrick Shanley probes “The Key Difference Between Video Game and Film Remakes”.
…Video game remakes work because, in many ways, they are the antithesis of film remakes. They honor the original vision by elevating it to what it was hoping to be but unable to achieve due to the limits of technology. The best remakes (in any medium) maintain the heart and soul of their source material while simultaneously modernizing them. In that regard, games have outshone film, delivering on the promise of the original while also updating them in a way that appeals to the nostalgia of longtime fans and the discerning eye of newcomers.
(4) STREAMING SEVENTIES SFF. [Item by Rob Thornton.] Criterion Channel, a streaming service that focuses on art films and is based on the home video distributor The Criterion Collection, will be featuring a wide range of science fiction films from the 1970s for most of January 2020. The service’s sci-fi offerings for the month are:
No Blade of Grass (Cornel Wilde, 1970)
A Clockwork Orange (Stanley Kubrick, 1971) [based on the Anthony Burgess novel of the same name]
The Omega Man (Boris Sagal, 1971) [based on Richard Matheson’s novel I Am Legend]
THX 1138 (George Lucas, 1971)
Z.P.G. (Michael Campus, 1972)**
Westworld (Michael Crichton, 1973)
Soylent Green (Richard Fleischer, 1973) [based on Harry Harrison’s Make Room, Make Room!]
Dark Star (John Carpenter, 1974)
The Terminal Man (Mike Hodges, 1974)
Rollerball (Norman Jewison, 1975),
A Boy and His Dog (L. Q. Jones, 1975) [based on the Harlan Ellison story of the same name]
Death Race 2000 (Paul Bartel, 1975)
Shivers (David Cronenberg, 1975)
The Ultimate Warrior (Robert Clouse, 1975)
Logan’s Run (Michael Anderson, 1976)
God Told Me To (Larry Cohen, 1976)
Demon Seed (Donald Cammell, 1977)
Mad Max (George Miller, 1979)
Other genre-related SF films from the decade may already be available on the service (Tarkovsky’s Stalker and Solaris are definitely there) .
(5) JAMES DAVIS NICOLL. The proprietor tells us that today’s review — of An Illusion of Thieves by Cate Glass — is review 1500 on James Nicoll Reviews. His career total is “something like 6600 reviews.”
(6) CROWDFUNDING WISDOM. Cat Rambo tweeted the highlights from “Crowdfunding and Kickstartering with M.C.A. Hogarth.” Thread starts here.
New customers won't generate the majority of what you sell — maybe 5%. Most of it will be existing fans, so it's hard to know at first how you're going to do. #kickstartering
— Cat Rambo (@Catrambo) January 11, 2020
(7) GETTING THE ROCKETS READY. CoNZealand has posted a “Hugo Awards Video” hosted by Tammy Coxen, this year’s awards administrator.
If you’d like to know more about the Hugo Awards, check out this new video from the CoNZealand team, talking about the history of the awards and why they’re so important.
January 11, 1997 — in Japan, Barb Wire got released. Starring Pamela Anderson and a very brief outfit, it was based on a Dark Horse comic (written by John Arcudi and illustrated by a rotating group of artists), the film was made on a shoehorn budget (about the size of her outfit) of nine million but was still a box office bomb bringing in only four million. Excepting Ebert, most critics didn’t like it and the reviewers at Rotten Tomatoes are especially harsh, giving it just a 14% rating. And there’s a lot of them that don’t like it — 47, 276 so far!
January 11, 2013 — Survival Code (Borealis was its original name and it was called that in Canada), and it starred Ty Olsson, Patrick Gallagher and Michelle Harrison. It was directed by David Frazee. It won three Canadian Screen Awards at the Second Canadian Screen Awards for Best Dramatic Miniseries or Television Movie, Best Writing in a Dramatic Program or Miniseries, and Best Original Score for a Television Program. The film was created to be a series pilot for Space, but the series never happened for reasons we can’t find but Space, its distributor, aired it instead as a television film. Yes it scored well at the Canadian Screen Awards, but the reviewers at Rotten Tomatoes were less forgiving as it get just 33% there.
Born January 11, 1906 — John Myers Myers. Ahhh, Silverlock. I read the NESFA Edition which has the Silverlock Companion in it which is very useful as you know the novel’s very meta indeed. If you don’t have this, it was reprinted separately later. Thirty years after Silverlock was published, The Moon’s Fire-Eating Daughter novella came out. Myers claims it’s a sequel to Silverlock. (Died 1988.)
Born January 11, 1923 — Jerome Bixby. His “It’s a Good Life” story became the basis for an episode of the original Twilight Zone episode under the same name, and which was included in Twilight Zone: The Movie. He also wrote four episodes for the original Star Trek series: “Mirror, Mirror”, “Day of the Dove”, “Requiem for Methuselah”, and “By Any Other Name”. With Otto Klement, he co-wrote the story upon which Fantastic Voyage series is based, and the Isaac Asimov novel was based. Bixby’s final produced or published work so far was the screenplay for The Man from Earth film. (Died 1998.)
Born January 11, 1923 — Wright King. He’s had roles in the SFF realm starting with Captain Video and His Video Rangers and including Johnny Jupiter, Twilight Zone, Out There, The Invaders, Planet Of The Apes , Invasion of the Bee Girls, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea and Logan’s Run. (Died 2018.)
Born January 11, 1930 — Rod Taylor. First SFF role would be as Israel Hands in Long John Silver. He would follow that up with World Without End (which you probably heard of), The Time Machine, Colossus and the Amazon Queen (Taylor claims to have rewritten the script), The Birds (I really don’t like it), Gulliver’s Travels and last, and certainly least, The Warlord: Battle for the Galaxy. (Died 2015.)
Born January 11, 1937 — Felix Silla, 83. He played Cousin Itt (sic) on The Addams Family in a role invented for the show. The voice was not done by him but rather provided by sound engineer Tony Magro in post-production. He was also responsible for the physical performance of Twiki on Buck Rogers in the 25th Century though the voice was supplied by Mel Blanc or Bob Elyea. And he played an unnamed Ewok on Return of the Jedi.
Born January 11, 1961 — Jasper Fforde, 59. I read and thoroughly enjoyed every one of his Thursday Next novels with their delightfully twisted wordplay as I did his Nursery Crimes series. I thought last year when I wrote Birthday note up that I had not read his Shades of Grey books and I was right — I now know that I read the first few chapters of the first one and wasn’t impressed enough to finish it. I do know I’ve not read the Dragonslayer series though I’ve heard Good Things about them.
Born January 11, 1963 — Jason Connery, 57. Son of Sir Sean Connery. He’s best known for appearing in the third series of Robin of Sherwood, a series I loved dearly including the music which was done by Clannad which I’ve got live boots of. He also played Jondar in the “Vengeance on Varos”story on Doctor Who during the Sixth Doctor era (my least favorite Doctor). He was Ian Fleming in Spymaker: The Secret Life of Ian Fleming. And he was a young Merlin in Merlin: The Quest Begins.
Born January 11, 1971 — Tom Ward, 49. He’s Captain Latimer in the Eleventh Doctor’s Christmas Special, “The Snowmen”. And he’s Edward Goodwin in Harry Price: Ghost Hunter. His latest genre role was as Sir Robert Peel in The Frankenstein Chronicles.
Born January 11, 1972 — Amanda Peet, 48. Not a long SFF précis but an interesting one none-the-less. She first shows up voicing Maria Montez in Battle for Terra. She was then Harlee in Martian Child which is at genre adjacent. She was ASAC Dakota Whitney in The X-Files: I Want to Believe. Say did you know that Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey was paid for in part by NASA? Way cool. She voiced Ranger in it.
(10) BRITISH INTERPLANETARY SOCIETY REMEMBERED. The London Review of Books has linked to “Operation Backfire” by Francis Spufford first published in 1999. This history of the British space program mentions Arthur C. Clarke twice: first in describing the British Interplanetary Society in 1944 and second a theological debate Clarke had with Lewis and Tolkien in 1958.
In November 1944 a group of men met in a London pub. In this fifth year of the war, the capital was dingy, dog-eared, clapped-out, frankly grimy. Though Britain had not shaken off its usual inefficiencies at mass production, it had converted its economy to the needs of the war more completely than any other combatant nation. For five years there had been no new prams, trams, lawnmowers, streetlamps, paint or wallpaper, and it showed. All over the city things leaked, flapped, wobbled and smelt of cabbage. It was the metropole that Orwell would project forward in time as the London of 1984.
These drinkers were not the kind of people to let an unpromising present determine the shape of things to come. They were the inner circle of the British Interplanetary Society, and in 1938 they had published a plan for reaching the Moon using two modules, one to orbit, one to descend to the lunar surface. The cost of the rocket – as much as a million pounds – was far more than they could raise, but they did have enough money to make a couple of instruments for it. ‘We were in the position of someone who could not afford a car, but had enough for the speedometer and the rear-view mirror,’ Arthur C. Clarke would remember. They constructed a ‘coelostat’, a device to stabilise the image of a spinning star-field. It was made from four mirrors and the motor of Clarke’s gramophone; it worked, and was proudly displayed in the Science Museum.
(11) “FUN” IS OVER. For awhile Jon Del Arroz branded his videos Diversity in Comics – but no more! “Why I’m Changing the Channel Name Back to Jon Del Arroz”. Here’s the transcript of his explanation. (And remember, YouTube talking head videos really do tend to be one endless run-on sentence):
…But for here I’ve used the name Diversity in Comics over the last I guess two three months helped grow the channel quite a bit so thank you everybody came by because you saw the name and thought it was funny and all that but there comes a time where jokes have to end and we had a funny joke for a bit there and it was great and at this point I’m seeing that there’s a couple things that are an issue with this which is one that yeah it is needlessly antagonizing some people who get really worked up about this and and while I I do enjoy triggering people who get triggered for no reason and all that there there comes a time where joke a stand and it’s it’s just not funny and it’s not funny even watching somebody lose their minds over something like this anymore so definitely don’t want that happening anymore don’t want to insult anybody who might be a comic book reader who might check out the books and things like that I definitely want that to be something uh you know to where we can have are buying comic books and and we’re coming back and changing it back to just my name and the reason we’ll go with my name instead of something fancy….
(12) GIBSON INTERVIEW. William Gibson tells a Guardian writer, “‘I was losing a sense of how weird the real world was'”.
… As a Canadian writer who initially marked his territory in a future Japan, what attracted him to setting his post-Jackpot world in London? He doesn’t see it as so much of a jump. “On my first three or four visits to Japan I immediately thought that Tokyo had more in common with London than with any other city,” he says. “These disproportionately large sites of former empires, huge concentrated populations, recent wartime trauma, lots of fatalities. They’re capitals of island nations. But also cultural things: the fanatical attention paid to specific individual classes of objects. In London you could probably find a speciality shop for almost anything. And you certainly could in Tokyo. All these parallels. I’m curious that I’ve almost never seen it mentioned anywhere.”
(13) STRANGE DIRECTION. BBC reports “Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson exits over ‘creative differences'”.
Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson has left the sequel over “creative differences” with Marvel.
Derrickson made the original 2016 film starring Benedict Cumberbatch and had been due to deliver Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness in 2021.
There’s speculation that Derrickson and Marvel boss Kevin Feige disagreed about how scary the follow-up should be.
The director, whose credits include The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Sinister, had pledged “the first scary MCU film”.
He made the comments at San Diego Comic Con in July, where Feige swiftly clarified that it would still be suitable for teenage viewers. “It’s gonna be PG-13 and you’re going to like it!” he added.
Feige has since said it would not be a horror film, and that any scary sequences would be like those made by Steven Spielberg in films like Indiana Jones and Gremlins.
(14) MOMENT OF BOOM. “Popocatépetl: Mexican volcano’s spectacular eruption caught on camera” — someone caught the start of the eruption on a short video.
Mexico’s Popocatépetl volcano erupted on Thursday with a dramatic show of lava and a cloud of ash and rocks that reached 3,000m (9,800ft) into the sky.
No-one was hurt. Popocatépetl is an active stratovolcano, 70km (43 miles) south-east of the capital, Mexico City.
Its name means “smokey mountain” in the indigenous Náhuatl language.
(15) OPPOSITE OF SWATTING. Or so you might call it: “Teenager having seizure saved by online gamer – 5,000 miles away in Texas”.
The parents of a teenager who suffered a seizure while chatting online have thanked his friend who called emergency services from 5,000 miles away.
Aidan Jackson, 17, was talking to an American gamer from his bedroom in Widnes on 2 January when he had a fit.
His friend, 20-year-old Dia Lathora, from Texas, alerted police in the UK.
The first Aidan’s parents knew of the emergency was when police and an ambulance appeared at their front door, the Liverpool Echo reported.
Caroline and Steve Jackson then rushed upstairs to find their son “extremely disorientated”.
(16) VIDEO OF THE DAY. They intend to live happily ever after:
Lee Loechler recently proposed to his girlfriend, Sthuthi David, by taking her to a packed theater to see her favorite movie, Sleeping Beauty. Little did she know that Loechler had spent six months altering the animation of the film’s most iconic scene, changing the characters to look like the couple themselves and altering the storyline to set up his Big Question. And that’s only the beginning.
Watching David’s face during the scene change is sheer delight, as her confused look proves that she has no clue what is about to happen. The set-up is great, but the magical moment when Loechler’s illustrated self tosses the engagement ring to his real-life self? That’s when we all toss up our hands and say, “OKAY, man. You win at proposing. Everyone else must bow before you now.”
The whole proposal—the re-illustrations, the heart jokes (David is a cardiologist), and the bride-to-be’s surprise when she finds surrounded by her friends and family—it’s all perfection. Just watch:
[Thanks to Rob Thornton, Chip Hitchcock, Martin Morse Wooster, JJ, Mike Kennedy, Cat Eldridge, John King Tarpinian, Michael J. Walsh, Contrarius, and Andrew Porter for some of these stories. Title credit goes to File 770 contributing editor of the day Daniel Dern.]
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Thoughts on Bryce Harper
September 17, 2015 September 17, 2015 Crippy Baseball Adam LaRoche, Alex Rodriguez, Bryce Harper, Eddie Matthews, Jayson Werth, Joe DiMaggio, Johnny Bench, Juan Gonzalez, Mel Ott
I really hadn’t seen much of Bryce Harper until last year’s playoffs. After seeing him compete against the Giants in the 2014 National League Division Series, although in a losing effort, it was hard not to be impressed. He was the only one to come through for the Nationals and he was only 21 years old.
While Harper was hitting clutch home runs his more seasoned counterparts, Jayson Werth and Adam LaRoche, did nothing. Werth and LaRoche hit .059 and .056 respectively and neither had an RBI. Meanwhile, at 21 years of age, Bryce Harper hit .294 with three homers and four RBIs.
In past seasons Harper had a hard time staying healthy but he has this year and he’s putting up MVP type numbers. Last night he hit his 40th home run of the season, making him only the seventh player in MLB history to hit 40 in the season in which he was twenty-two. The previous six players to accomplish the feat are Alex Rodriguez, Juan Gonzalez, Johnny Bench, Eddie Mathews (twice), Joe DiMaggio and Mel Ott.
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Dredge Technology Corp. Formed In New York
John J. McMullen Associates, Inc., naval architects, marine engineers and consultants of New York, N.Y., and IHC-Holland of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, announce their joint establishment of Dredge Technology Corporation at Suite 3000, One World Trade Center, New York, N.Y.
10048. Dredge Technology Corporation, which is 50 percent owned by each of the sponsoring corporations, will provide U.S. dredging companies, shipyards and government agencies with the design and engineering services required for construction and modification of all types of dredges. Dredge Technology Corporation will also be prepared to provide a full range of dredging equipment to such parties, utilizing the technology and equipment developed by IHC-Holland over the past 100 years.
Dredge Technology Corporation will have full access to the specialized know-how, experienced and technology of both companies, with particular respect to the highly specialized experience and knowledge of IHC-Holland in the field of dredge technology.
The first project assigned to Dredge Technology Corporation is the contract design of a new 4,300-cubic-meter trailer suction hopper dredge of split-hull design, which will utilize a design concept originated by IHC-Holland.
McMullen Associates will be responsible for preparation of the contract drawings and regulatory body approvals to American standards and practice.
John P. Martin has been designated as president of Dredge Technology Corporation. Mr. Martin is a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute with a B.Sc.
degree in naval architecture, and holds an M.S. degree in nautical engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology. Mr. Martin has been associated with John J.
McMullen Associates, Inc. since 1965, and for the past several years has served as vice president of that company's Flume Stabilization System Division.
McMullen Associates is an engineering consulting company serving the marine transportation industry in areas of naval architecture, marine engineering, transportation economics, and project management.
IHC-Holland is the largest supplier of dredge engineering and technology in the world, and has four building yards in Holland.
The company has provided more than 150 dredges of various types and sizes to the world market in the past five years.
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India Economy 2012: What to Expect
Economics / India Jan 18, 2012 - 11:36 AM GMT
By: Yiannis_G_Mostrous
The political situation in India remains murky, and elections will be held in key states early this year. Uttar Pradesh, the country’s most populous state, will hold elections in seven phases, which will unfold during most of February. Punjab, a significantly smaller state in terms of population, will also hold elections in January and March.
In these and other states, the Indian National Congress, India’s ruling party, faces serious opposition, and further dramatic developments cannot be ruled out if it does not perform well.
On the economic front, inflation, which is around 8 percent, remains a serious issue for India, persisting in a manner that few of its policymakers had anticipated. While food inflation has fallen to levels below 8 percent from its recent high of 20 percent, inflation in non-food manufacturing has risen 8 percent from 3 percent.
Early last year, food inflation was a major concern, so inflation’s shift in momentum toward non-food manufacturing has surprised policymakers. Some analysts attribute this development to the government’s pursuit of initiatives to support rural employment and guarantee prices for certain agricultural products.
One example of these policies is the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, which aims to enhance “the livelihood security of people in rural areas by guaranteeing a hundred days of wage-employment in a financial year to a rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work.” Another policy is the Minimum Support Price which requires government to purchase agricultural produce from farmers at a fixed price regardless of market conditions.
These efforts to affect a redistribution of income have had an inflationary outcome. That forced the Reserve Bank of India, the country’s central bank, to tighten monetary policy last year in an effort to curtail the problem.
At the moment, economists do not expect India to exceed gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 7 percent this year. If the country’s chaotic electoral politics continue to dominate the headlines for much longer, the resulting uncertainty could cause economic growth to come in closer to 6 percent. And if investors begin to worry that economic growth is at risk, the Indian stock market could rapidly decline by 20 percent to 30 percent.
But before that happens, India’s central bank will likely take steps to support the economy by lowering interest rates. Such action should be beneficial to the economy by spurring new loan activity. Annual growth in loan demand has fallen to 16 percent from more than 30 percent a few years ago.
If inflation continues to dampen and growth remains weak, the central bank could cut rates by the end of the first quarter. In the short term, India’s stock market should react positively to such an action.
Regardless of the present headwinds, India’s strong domestic demand story means that it remains an attractive investment destination for the long-term investor.
Furthermore, the Bombay Stock Exchange Sensex trades at around 2 times book value, which is significantly lower than its long-term average of 3.2. That offers fundamental support at current levels.
For now, I suggest hedging exposure to India via iShares MSCI BRIC Index(NYSE: BKF), whose portfolio also covers Brazil, Russia and China.
By Yiannis G. Mostrous
Editor: Silk Road Investor, Growth Engines
http://www.growthengines.com
Yiannis G. Mostrous is an associate editor of Personal Finance . He's editor of The Silk Road Investor , a financial advisory devoted to explaining the most profitable facets of emerging global economies, and Growth Engines , a free e-zine that provides regular updates on global markets. He's also an author of The Silk Road To Riches: How You Can Profit By Investing In Asia's Newfound Prosperity .
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New Zealand pigs may be the golden goose for people with diabetes
By: Lisa Pacitto
People around the world who suffer from diabetes are pinning their hopes for a cure on a pig…actually, a unique herd of pigs from New Zealand’s Auckland Islands.
New Zealand Minister of Health, David Cunliffe, announced Tuesday (10/21/08) that New Zealand would be the first country to officially allow clinical trials of a controversial treatment that will transfer pig cells into humans. The Phase I/IIa clinical trial will be conducted at Middlemore Hospital in New Zealand and begin enrolling subjects with Type 1 diabetes the end of October.
In what could potentially be one of the biggest breakthroughs in the treatment of diabetes since the development of insulin, Biotech firm Living Cell Technologies Ltd (LCT) of Australia and New Zealand has spent 20 years developing the process known as xenotransplantation. The process consists of transferring live islet cells from the pancreas of piglets into a patient's abdomen, where they will produce insulin on demand.
LCT employs a patented micro-encapsulation process in which the living pig cells are covered in a seaweed-derived coating (alginate) to form tiny round capsules that are then transplanted into the patient via a syringe and catheter. The capsules ensure that the cells are not recognized as foreign by the body, so no immunosuppressant drugs are needed by the patient. Rejection of transplanted cells has thwarted technologies of this type in the past.
The porcine cells harvested by LCT come from a herd of pigs that has been isolated from humans in the remote, sub-Antarctic Auckland islands since 1852. Originally brought to the islands in the 19th century by sealers and whalers, the pigs were left behind as food for shipwrecked sailors. The herd thrived in the harsh island environment for 150 years with no human contact, making them virtually virus free and ideal for this process.
LCT's medical director, Professor Bob Elliott, began researching the use of living cells to create insulin in diabetics in 1987 at the Department of Pediatrics, University of Auckland. A clinical trial using LCT's encapsulated pig cells began in Russia last year. According to Elliott, subjects showed reductions in daily insulin requirements ranging from 23 percent to as much as 100 percent, and had good control of blood glucose levels in four out of five patients.
Though the technology could produce significant benefits for people suffering with Type 1 diabetes, it is highly controversial given the potential for a pig virus to become capable of spreading as an infection in people. AIDS, Ebola, Mad Cow disease, and bird flu were all animal viruses that crossed into the human population.
Cunliffe said he was confident in the stringent conditions set forth for the trial by the Health Ministry, stating that they represent best practice and meet international obligations to the World Health Organization. Conditions include that all patient information and tissue samples involved in the trial be housed in an archive at Middlemore Hospital, where the trial is being conducted; the trial would be overseen by an independent data safety management board; if LCT ceased trading in New Zealand, it must transfer all patient records and tissue samples to the Health Ministry; and any adverse events must be reported to authorities immediately. Cunliffe’s approval of the trial was also conditional on a favorable peer review by a leading international expert to be nominated by the Ministry.
Trials in the U.S. using this technology could begin as early as 2010 depending upon the outcomes of the New Zealand study.
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why was enoch taken from the bible
In our latest video, called Crop Circles Contain Blueprints for Free Energy Devices, we talked how in only the past few decades, crop circles have appeared across the world detailing complex mathematical equations, magnetic diagrams and motors, mechanical routers and the field lines of an electrical charge, the work, according to some, of the Anunnaki. Consider the Gospel of Peter, a fragment of which was found in Egypt in 1886, which tells the long-missing story of a resurrected Jesus leaving his tomb, and features two gigantic angels and a floating cross that talks – “And they heard a voice from the heavens, saying, ‘Thou hast preached to them that sleep.’ And a response was heard from the cross, ‘Yea. The Book of Enoch tells of the children born through this interbreeding between Watchers and humans, called the Nephilim. Watch it in its entirety to learn more. All these people where black. With this in mind, one might wonder if the ‘fiery chariot’ which took Enoch away before the Great Flood was not in fact, an alien spacecraft. According to Sumerian texts, earth was visited by a group of supernatural beings sometime in the distant past. Perhaps the people who wrote the story of Adam and Eve were simply retelling the stories in the Book of Enoch in their own way, retelling the Sumerian story of the Anunnaki, as so many across religions and cultures had before them, inserting this crucial piece of human history allegorically into their own religious canon, so these ancient records could continue to exist. According to the ancient Arabian historian Al-Maqrizi, these pyramids were built by a king named Saurid, who lived before the Great Flood. According to the video, one reason the book might have been left out could be outlined in Daniel 12:4, which says, “But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.” You can make the assumption that the book was purposely left out to confuse and deceive believers and nonbeleivers alike until the appointed time of enlightenment, or the time of the end as it is labeled in Daniel. , a fragment of which was found in Egypt in 1886, which tells the long-missing story of a resurrected Jesus leaving his tomb, and features two gigantic angels and a floating cross that talks –, , that notorious work in which Mary Magdalene is named not only as one of Jesus’ disciples, but his favorite one, perhaps even his wife. Throughout his three-plus centuries on earth, he has numerous other offspring. In fact, the only pre-modern version of the text was written in Ge’ez, an ancient African language. (NIV) Additionally, this ancient Kurdish culture was the first to develop a script, standing as one of humanity’s earliest literate societies. Similarly, enormous skeletons have been found in the, In fact, stories of giants permeate human history and tradition. Yet, maybe these stories were not, in fact, totally erased. Crop Circles Contain a Blueprint for Free Energy, The Heart is Much More Than an Organ: Heart Intelligence, Nikola Tesla’s Involvement in the Philadelphia Experiment & Time Travel, Ancient Laser Cutting Technology Used All Over The Planet, Acoustic Levitation: The Secret of the Pyramids and Ancient Megaliths, Nikola Tesla’s Vibrational Healing Device: Sound & Vibrational Medicine, Buddhist Monks Superpowers: Rainbow Body, Levitation, Immortal Monks, Aliens Genetically Created Us: Overwhelming Evidence, The Secret Power of Sound, Vibrations, and Frequencies, Anti-Gravity Technology Hidden in Nature – Viktor Grebennikov. High ranking members of the church certainly did pick and choose what to include in the official biblical canon; they argued, pulled strings, cast their opponents as heretics, and almost certainly sought to expand their own power. Many have suggested that this explains seemingly impossible monuments like the pyramids of Giza or Teotihuacan, those ancient. The Council of Nicea did not determine the official Christian canon. And there arose much godlessness, and they committed, , and they were led astray and became corrupt in all their ways.”, It is interesting that the most common example given of something “completely unexplained by the cultural and social circumstances of historical record,” that is to say, something the Anunnaki must surely have helped ancient humans with, are the Egyptian pyramids.
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The European Union voted overwhelmingly to pass the bill!Single-use plastics will be banned from 2021
The European parliament voted 560 to 35 Wednesday with 28 abstentions to prevent plastic from polluting the oceans.The rules stipulate that from 2021, all eu countries will be banned from using disposable plastic products such as drinking tubes, tableware and cotton swabs.
The bill specifically prohibits the use of 10 types of disposable plastic products, such as disposable tableware, beverage cups, food bags, straws and plastic bottles.
The eu has also encouraged member states to phase down the use of plastic packaging and adopt stricter labelling rules.
Europe is not a serious area of plastic pollution, but this measure can be a model for the world.
Frans Timmermans, vice President of the European commission.
In addition, he said, countries in Asia and Latin America are interested in the model, which will affect the whole world.
According to the report, previous European Union research on plastic waste pollution pointed out that up to 8 million tons of plastic are estimated to enter the ocean every year.
One mep said that without action, "by 2050 there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish".
The proposal, which was launched by the European commission in May 2018, promises to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 3.4 million tonnes and effectively avoid up to 22 billion euros in pollution losses by 2030.
But the rule was designed to protect the ocean.
In 2017, a photo of a sea turtle wading through a plastic bag caused an uproar, followed by a spate of reports that the turtle was "stuck in a plastic bag and unable to feed" and "15 plastic bags were found after the turtle was dissected."
These tear-jerking images are the latest reminder that plastic waste is wreaking havoc on these adorable sea creatures.
According to German reports, 26 million tons of plastic waste is produced annually in Europe alone.
According to the regulation, plastic tableware, plastic straws, plastic balloon clubs and plastic cotton swabs are all likely to disappear from our future life.
The bill's passage could have a big impact on businesses and workers in the plastics industry.
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Business and Professions Code - BPC
DIVISION 7. GENERAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [16000 - 18001]
( Division 7 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 61. )
PART 2. PRESERVATION AND REGULATION OF COMPETITION [16600 - 17365]
( Part 2 added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 526. )
CHAPTER 5. Enforcement [17200 - 17210]
( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 299. )
As used in this chapter, unfair competition shall mean and include any unlawful, unfair or fraudulent business act or practice and unfair, deceptive, untrue or misleading advertising and any act prohibited by Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 17500) of Part 3 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code.
(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 430, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1993.)
As used in this chapter, the term person shall mean and include natural persons, corporations, firms, partnerships, joint stock companies, associations and other organizations of persons.
(Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 299.)
As used in this chapter:
(a) “Board within the Department of Consumer Affairs” includes any commission, bureau, division, or other similarly constituted agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs.
(b) “Local consumer affairs agency” means and includes any city or county body which primarily provides consumer protection services.
Notwithstanding Section 3369 of the Civil Code, specific or preventive relief may be granted to enforce a penalty, forfeiture, or penal law in a case of unfair competition.
Injunctive Relief—Court Orders
Any person who engages, has engaged, or proposes to engage in unfair competition may be enjoined in any court of competent jurisdiction. The court may make such orders or judgments, including the appointment of a receiver, as may be necessary to prevent the use or employment by any person of any practice which constitutes unfair competition, as defined in this chapter, or as may be necessary to restore to any person in interest any money or property, real or personal, which may have been acquired by means of such unfair competition. Any person may pursue representative claims or relief on behalf of others only if the claimant meets the standing requirements of Section 17204 and complies with Section 382 of the Code of Civil Procedure, but these limitations do not apply to claims brought under this chapter by the Attorney General, or any district attorney, county counsel, city attorney, or city prosecutor in this state.
(Amended November 2, 2004, by initiative Proposition 64, Sec. 2.)
Actions for Injunctions by Attorney General, District Attorney, County Counsel, and City Attorneys
Actions for relief pursuant to this chapter shall be prosecuted exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction by the Attorney General or a district attorney or by a county counsel authorized by agreement with the district attorney in actions involving violation of a county ordinance, or by a city attorney of a city having a population in excess of 750,000, or by a city attorney in a city and county or, with the consent of the district attorney, by a city prosecutor in a city having a full-time city prosecutor in the name of the people of the State of California upon their own complaint or upon the complaint of a board, officer, person, corporation, or association, or by a person who has suffered injury in fact and has lost money or property as a result of the unfair competition.
(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 179, Sec. 23. Effective January 1, 2009. Note: This section was amended on Nov. 2, 2004, by initiative Prop. 64.)
Unless otherwise expressly provided, the remedies or penalties provided by this chapter are cumulative to each other and to the remedies or penalties available under all other laws of this state.
Civil Penalty for Violation of Chapter
(a) Any person who engages, has engaged, or proposes to engage in unfair competition shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for each violation, which shall be assessed and recovered in a civil action brought in the name of the people of the State of California by the Attorney General, by any district attorney, by any county counsel authorized by agreement with the district attorney in actions involving violation of a county ordinance, by any city attorney of a city having a population in excess of 750,000, by any city attorney of any city and county, or, with the consent of the district attorney, by a city prosecutor in any city having a full-time city prosecutor, in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(b) The court shall impose a civil penalty for each violation of this chapter. In assessing the amount of the civil penalty, the court shall consider any one or more of the relevant circumstances presented by any of the parties to the case, including, but not limited to, the following: the nature and seriousness of the misconduct, the number of violations, the persistence of the misconduct, the length of time over which the misconduct occurred, the willfulness of the defendant’s misconduct, and the defendant’s assets, liabilities, and net worth.
(c) (1) If the action is brought by the Attorney General, one-half of the penalty collected shall be paid to the treasurer of the county in which the judgment was entered, and one-half to the General Fund.
(2) If the action is brought by a district attorney or county counsel, the penalty collected shall be paid to the treasurer of the county in which the judgment was entered.
(3) (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B) and subdivision (e), if the action is brought by a city attorney or city prosecutor, one-half of the penalty collected shall be paid to the treasurer of the city in which the judgment was entered, and one-half to the treasurer of the county in which the judgment was entered.
(B) If the action is brought by the City Attorney of San Diego, the penalty collected shall be paid to the treasurer of the City of San Diego.
(4) The aforementioned funds shall be for the exclusive use by the Attorney General, the district attorney, the county counsel, and the city attorney for the enforcement of consumer protection laws.
(d) The Unfair Competition Law Fund is hereby created as a special account within the General Fund in the State Treasury. The portion of penalties that is payable to the General Fund or to the Treasurer recovered by the Attorney General from an action or settlement of a claim made by the Attorney General pursuant to this chapter or Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 17500) of Part 3 shall be deposited into this fund. Moneys in this fund, upon appropriation by the Legislature, shall be used by the Attorney General to support investigations and prosecutions of California’s consumer protection laws, including implementation of judgments obtained from such prosecutions or investigations and other activities which are in furtherance of this chapter or Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 17500) of Part 3. Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, any civil penalties deposited in the fund pursuant to the National Mortgage Settlement, as provided in Section 12531 of the Government Code, are continuously appropriated to the Department of Justice for the purpose of offsetting General Fund costs incurred by the Department of Justice.
(e) If the action is brought at the request of a board within the Department of Consumer Affairs or a local consumer affairs agency, the court shall determine the reasonable expenses incurred by the board or local agency in the investigation and prosecution of the action.
Before any penalty collected is paid out pursuant to subdivision (c), the amount of any reasonable expenses incurred by the board shall be paid to the Treasurer for deposit in the special fund of the board described in Section 205. If the board has no such special fund, the moneys shall be paid to the Treasurer. The amount of any reasonable expenses incurred by a local consumer affairs agency shall be paid to the general fund of the municipality or county that funds the local agency.
(f) If the action is brought by a city attorney of a city and county, the entire amount of the penalty collected shall be paid to the treasurer of the city and county in which the judgment was entered for the exclusive use by the city attorney for the enforcement of consumer protection laws. However, if the action is brought by a city attorney of a city and county for the purposes of civil enforcement pursuant to Section 17980 of the Health and Safety Code or Article 3 (commencing with Section 11570) of Chapter 10 of Division 10 of the Health and Safety Code, either the penalty collected shall be paid entirely to the treasurer of the city and county in which the judgment was entered or, upon the request of the city attorney, the court may order that up to one-half of the penalty, under court supervision and approval, be paid for the purpose of restoring, maintaining, or enhancing the premises that were the subject of the action, and that the balance of the penalty be paid to the treasurer of the city and county.
(Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 75, Sec. 1. (AB 3020) Effective January 1, 2021. Note: This section was amended on Nov. 2, 2004, by initiative Prop. 64.)
(a) (1) In addition to any liability for a civil penalty pursuant to Section 17206, a person who violates this chapter, and the act or acts of unfair competition are perpetrated against one or more senior citizens or disabled persons, may be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for each violation, which may be assessed and recovered in a civil action as prescribed in Section 17206.
(2) Subject to subdivision (d), any civil penalty shall be paid as prescribed by subdivisions (b) and (c) of Section 17206.
(1) “Senior citizen” means a person who is 65 years of age or older.
(2) “Disabled person” means a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
(A) As used in this subdivision, “physical or mental impairment” means any of the following:
(i) A physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss substantially affecting one or more of the following body systems: neurological; musculoskeletal; special sense organs; respiratory, including speech organs; cardiovascular; reproductive; digestive; genitourinary; hemic and lymphatic; skin; or endocrine.
(ii) A mental or psychological disorder, including intellectual disability, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities.
“Physical or mental impairment” includes, but is not limited to, diseases and conditions including orthopedic, visual, speech, and hearing impairment, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, intellectual disability, and emotional illness.
(B) “Major life activities” means functions that include caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working.
(c) In determining whether to impose a civil penalty pursuant to subdivision (a) and the amount thereof, the court shall consider, in addition to any other appropriate factors, the extent to which one or more of the following factors are present:
(1) Whether the defendant knew or should have known that his or her conduct was directed to one or more senior citizens or disabled persons.
(2) Whether the defendant’s conduct caused one or more senior citizens or disabled persons to suffer any of the following: loss or encumbrance of a primary residence, principal employment, or source of income; substantial loss of property set aside for retirement, or for personal or family care and maintenance; or substantial loss of payments received under a pension or retirement plan or a government benefits program, or assets essential to the health or welfare of the senior citizen or disabled person.
(3) Whether one or more senior citizens or disabled persons are substantially more vulnerable than other members of the public to the defendant’s conduct because of age, poor health or infirmity, impaired understanding, restricted mobility, or disability, and actually suffered substantial physical, emotional, or economic damage resulting from the defendant’s conduct.
(d) A court of competent jurisdiction hearing an action pursuant to this section may make orders and judgments as necessary to restore to a senior citizen or disabled person money or property, real or personal that may have been acquired by means of a violation of this chapter. Restitution ordered pursuant to this subdivision shall be given priority over recovery of a civil penalty designated by the court as imposed pursuant to subdivision (a), but shall not be given priority over a civil penalty imposed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 17206. If the court determines that full restitution cannot be made to those senior citizens or disabled persons, either at the time of judgment or by a future date determined by the court, then restitution under this subdivision shall be made on a pro rata basis depending on the amount of loss.
(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 457, Sec. 3. (SB 1381) Effective January 1, 2013.)
(a) Any person who intentionally violates any injunction prohibiting unfair competition issued pursuant to Section 17203 shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed six thousand dollars ($6,000) for each violation. Where the conduct constituting a violation is of a continuing nature, each day of that conduct is a separate and distinct violation. In determining the amount of the civil penalty, the court shall consider all relevant circumstances, including, but not limited to, the extent of the harm caused by the conduct constituting a violation, the nature and persistence of that conduct, the length of time over which the conduct occurred, the assets, liabilities, and net worth of the person, whether corporate or individual, and any corrective action taken by the defendant.
(b) The civil penalty prescribed by this section shall be assessed and recovered in a civil action brought in any county in which the violation occurs or where the injunction was issued in the name of the people of the State of California by the Attorney General or by any district attorney, any county counsel authorized by agreement with the district attorney in actions involving violation of a county ordinance, or any city attorney in any court of competent jurisdiction within his or her jurisdiction without regard to the county from which the original injunction was issued. An action brought pursuant to this section to recover civil penalties shall take precedence over all civil matters on the calendar of the court except those matters to which equal precedence on the calendar is granted by law.
(c) If such an action is brought by the Attorney General, one-half of the penalty collected pursuant to this section shall be paid to the treasurer of the county in which the judgment was entered, and one-half to the State Treasurer. If brought by a district attorney or county counsel the entire amount of the penalty collected shall be paid to the treasurer of the county in which the judgment is entered. If brought by a city attorney or city prosecutor, one-half of the penalty shall be paid to the treasurer of the county in which the judgment was entered and one-half to the city, except that if the action was brought by a city attorney of a city and county the entire amount of the penalty collected shall be paid to the treasurer of the city and county in which the judgment is entered.
(d) If the action is brought at the request of a board within the Department of Consumer Affairs or a local consumer affairs agency, the court shall determine the reasonable expenses incurred by the board or local agency in the investigation and prosecution of the action.
Before any penalty collected is paid out pursuant to subdivision (c), the amount of the reasonable expenses incurred by the board shall be paid to the State Treasurer for deposit in the special fund of the board described in Section 205. If the board has no such special fund, the moneys shall be paid to the State Treasurer. The amount of the reasonable expenses incurred by a local consumer affairs agency shall be paid to the general fund of the municipality or county which funds the local agency.
(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1196, Sec. 3.)
Any action to enforce any cause of action pursuant to this chapter shall be commenced within four years after the cause of action accrued. No cause of action barred under existing law on the effective date of this section shall be revived by its enactment.
If a violation of this chapter is alleged or the application or construction of this chapter is in issue in any proceeding in the Supreme Court of California, a state court of appeal, or the appellate division of a superior court, each person filing any brief or petition with the court in that proceeding shall serve, within three days of filing with the court, a copy of that brief or petition on the Attorney General, directed to the attention of the Consumer Law Section at a service address designated on the Attorney General’s official Web site for service of papers under this section or, if no service address is designated, at the Attorney General’s office in San Francisco, California, and on the district attorney of the county in which the lower court action or proceeding was originally filed. Upon the Attorney General’s or district attorney’s request, each person who has filed any other document, including all or a portion of the appellate record, with the court in addition to a brief or petition shall provide a copy of that document without charge to the Attorney General or the district attorney within five days of the request. The time for service may be extended by the Chief Justice or presiding justice or judge for good cause shown. No judgment or relief, temporary or permanent, shall be granted or opinion issued until proof of service of the brief or petition on the Attorney General and district attorney is filed with the court.
(a) For purposes of this section, “hotel” means any hotel, motel, bed and breakfast inn, or other similar transient lodging establishment, but it does not include any residential hotel as defined in Section 50519 of the Health and Safety Code. “Innkeeper” means the owner or operator of a hotel, or the duly authorized agent or employee of the owner or operator.
(b) For purposes of this section, “handbill” means, and is specifically limited to, any tangible commercial solicitation to guests of the hotel urging that they patronize any commercial enterprise.
(c) Every person (hereinafter “distributor”) engages in unfair competition for purposes of this chapter who deposits, places, throws, scatters, casts, or otherwise distributes any handbill to any individual guest rooms in any hotel, including, but not limited to, placing, throwing, leaving, or attaching any handbill adjacent to, upon, or underneath any guest room door, doorknob, or guest room entryway, where either the innkeeper has expressed objection to handbill distribution, either orally to the distributor or by the posting of a sign or other notice in a conspicuous place within the lobby area and at all points of access from the exterior of the premises to guest room areas indicating that handbill distribution is prohibited, or the distributor has received written notice pursuant to subdivision (e) that the innkeeper has expressed objection to the distribution of handbills to guest rooms in the hotel.
(d) Every person (hereinafter “contractor”) engages in unfair competition for purposes of this chapter who causes or directs any other person, firm, business, or entity to distribute, or cause the distribution of, any handbill to any individual guest rooms in any hotel in violation of subdivision (c) of this section, if the contractor has received written notice from the innkeeper objecting to the distribution of handbills to individual guest rooms in the hotel.
(e) Every contractor who causes or directs any distributor to distribute, or cause the distribution of, any handbills to any individual guest rooms in any hotel, if the contractor has received written notice from the innkeeper or from any other contractor or intermediary pursuant to this subdivision, objecting to the distribution of handbills to individual guest rooms in the hotel has failed to provide a written copy of that notice to each distributor prior to the commencement of distribution of handbills by the distributor or by any person hired or retained by the distributor for that purpose, or, within 24 hours following the receipt of the notice by the contractor if received after the commencement of distribution, and has failed to instruct and demand any distributor to not distribute, or to cease the distribution of, the handbills to individual guest rooms in any hotel for which such a notice has been received is in violation of this section.
(f) Any written notice given, or caused to be given, by the innkeeper pursuant to or required by any provision of this section shall be deemed to be in full force and effect until such time as the notice is revoked in writing.
(g) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to prohibit the distribution of a handbill to guest rooms in any hotel where the distribution has been requested or approved in writing by the innkeeper, or to any individual guest room when the occupant thereof has affirmatively requested or approved the distribution of the handbill during the duration of the guest’s occupancy.
(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 354, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2000.)
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Tag Archives: U.S. Army Colonel Steve Warren
Putin’s “War on Terror” Could Backfire
There can be no doubt that the Russians are winning the Middle East propaganda war. But it’s not just the Marxist far-left that is willing to believe whatever Vladimir Putin and his mouthpiece Russia Today (RT) are saying. Some conservatives and self-described Tea Party leaders have also accepted the disinformation the Russians are putting out, even to the extent of affirming the Russian president as a Christian statesman leading the global war on terror.
Consider Chuck Baldwin’s piece, “Rootin’ for Putin,” which insists that “Russia’s Vladimir Putin is the only one fighting a Just War in the Middle East right now.” Baldwin, a Christian pastor “dedicated to preserving the historic principles upon which America was founded,” was the presidential candidate in 2008 of the Constitution Party, a group associated with the late conservative icon Howard Phillips.
It is simply amazing that any conservative would insist that Putin, who, despite dropping the communist label is still allied with Iran, Communist China, North Korea and Cuba, is somehow doing the right thing in Syria, a long-time Soviet/Russian client state. What Putin is doing is entirely consistent with what the Soviets always did. They are trying to save a client state from what started out as a popular rebellion.
In his column, Baldwin went on to label Barack Obama, David Cameron of Britain, Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, King Salman of Saudi Arabia, and Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey as “international gangsters.”
It is true that Obama, through a few of America’s Arab “allies,” has been supporting the cause of some jihadists and terrorists in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia and Qatar have been implicated in these dangerous schemes, one of which culminated in the Benghazi massacre of four Americans in Libya. That was a treasonous action that should sink Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign and could have justified impeachment charges against Obama himself. Mrs. Clinton was Obama’s Secretary of State at the time.
These operations in the Middle East have been characterized by former CIA officer Clare Lopez of the Citizens’ Commission on Benghazi as “switching sides in the War on Terror.”
But the idea that Putin has clean hands in the Middle East is absolutely ridiculous. Considering that he was a Soviet KGB spy and actually headed one of the KGB’s successor agencies, the idea that Putin has suddenly had a Damascus Road conversion to Christianity is simply ludicrous. His foreign policy is very similar to that of the old Soviet Union.
Since the foreign policy has mostly remained the same, Soviet financing and sponsorship of international terrorist networks, many of them linked to Arab and Muslim groups, also have to be taken into consideration here. It is reasonable to assume that the Russians have maintained at least parts of these networks for a purpose that we see in the backing of Bashar Assad in Syria. Indeed, writer and researcher Christian Gomez has traced the roots of ISIS to the Islamic Revival Party, created by the KGB, during the final days of the old Soviet Union. U.S. Army Colonel Steve Warren, a spokesman for Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve, has noted that the Russians are doing little in Syria to fight ISIS terrorists and that “Everything they [the Russians] are doing is to support Assad, to keep Assad in power.” In other words, Putin is continuing a clever Soviet-style strategy that seeks to maintain Assad in power while using ISIS for his own purposes. One of those purposes, as reflected in RT propaganda, is to make Putin look like a terrorist fighter.
Baldwin isn’t the only personality on the right duped by Putin and his propaganda machine. The CEO of a group calling itself simply the Tea Party has distributed an article claiming that Russia has produced “stunning photographic evidence” that ISIS oil was being smuggled into Turkey on an industrial scale.
The “stunning photographic evidence” shows nothing of the sort. Natasha Bertrand of Business Insider examined the Russian maps and found that the three main routes the Russians claim ISIS had allegedly been using to transport illicit oil into Turkey are not primarily controlled by the Islamic State. Turkish President Erdogan has countered: “Who is buying oil (from ISIS)? Let me say it. George Haswani, holder of a Russian passport and a Syrian national, is one of the biggest merchants in this business.” He noted that the U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Haswani, who was also placed on an EU sanctions list, “for serving as middleman for oil purchases by the Syrian regime from the ISIS group.”
If you haven’t heard about the sanctions on the individuals and networks providing support to Syria and facilitating Syrian oil purchases from ISIS, you are a victim of the slick propaganda that is being spread around the world by such outlets as RT. It is a fact that the Russian claims against Turkey are taking precedence, even in the Western media, over the facts on the ground, as determined not only by the U.S. Treasury but the U.S. Army. Colonel Warren said, “We flatly reject any notion that the Turks are somehow working with ISIL,” he said. “That is preposterous.”
The “Tea Party” article about the Russian claims was lifted directly from the Infowars.com site of Russian apologist Alex Jones, who just scored a major interview with GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump. No respectable Tea Party group should have anything to do with Alex Jones, who defended the Russian invasion of its former republic Georgia in 2008. Trump’s decision toappear on his show was extremely foolish. He apparently was not aware that Jones promotes claims that actual terrorist attacks, such as the Boston Marathon bombings carried out by two Muslims from Russia, were “false flags” perpetrated by U.S. police and law enforcement agencies. His website ran a “Voice of Russia”story claiming the dead and wounded were actors plastered with fake blood.
Rather than treat Putin as a good guy or ally, GOP presidential candidate Senator Marco Rubio (FL) argues that Turkey is a member of NATO and an ally that “deserves the full backing of the United States.” He noted that the Russians were “targeting Turkmen-populated pockets of northern Syria rather than territory controlled by ISIS” and that “Most Russian military strikes since the end of September have been non-ISIS targets, including many civilian areas, revealing that Russia does not share our interest in confronting and defeating ISIS but instead is intent on propping up the Assad regime.”
Before he assumed the role as a leader of the Sunnis in the Middle East, mobilizing forces against Shite Iran and Syria, Erdogan was known for his anti-Soviet views. Indeed, he was an anti-communist in his youth. As a result of Russia’s increased military involvement in Syria, he seems to have awakened to the fact that Putin has returned to his Soviet roots and that Turkey’s future lies with NATO and the West. Turkey joined NATO, originally conceived as an anti-Soviet military alliance, in 1952.
Assuming Erdogan is an Islamist of some kind, as some conservatives contend, it might make strategic sense for the West to back him for that reason alone in his battle with Russia. After all, most of Russia’s 14 million Muslims are Sunnis. RT itself recently highlighted how thousands of Muslims had gathered in central Moscow “to witness the opening of one of the biggest mosques in Europe.” The ceremony was attended by Putin and Erdogan, who had been considered to be on friendly terms.
Their relationship turned sour after Turkey shot down the Russian war plane, and it seems to be deteriorating further.
As noted by Ilya Arkhipov of Bloomberg Business, Putin used his annual state-of-the-nation address to attack Turkey and Erdogan in very personal and religious terms. Putin said, “Only Allah knows why they did this. And it seems that Allah decided to punish the ruling gang in Turkey by stripping it of common sense and reason.” Analyst Timothy Ash told Bloomberg that “The religious angle being used by Putin is unlikely to go down well in the region, where Erdogan is still seen as a defender of the Sunni faith.”
One observer has noted, in regard to Russian involvement in Arab/Muslim terrorism and now ISIS, that the monster that the USSR created may have grown too big, and that it may eventually attack its creator. In the case of Turkey, Putin is facing a Muslim problem of his own making.
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Key Colony Beach, Florida Crime Statistics
This webpage contains crime figures for Key Colony Beach, Florida. You can examine the breakdown of crime by type, changes to crime numbers over time, and see how Key Colony Beach compares to similar locations. If you are interested in seeing public records resources for Key Colony Beach, Florida, you can click the Public Records tab at the top.
Total Crime
Between 2005 and 2008 there were 73 total crimes reported in Key Colony Beach, Florida (2 of them violent). Of the 18 crimes that occur a year in Key Colony Beach, almost half happen less than a mile from home. On average, someone is a victim of a crime in Key Colony Beach, Florida 18 times a year.
Please note that these figures do not include crime statistics for 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 or 2004, as there were no data available for those years.
During the previous 10 years, crime data were available in Key Colony Beach, Florida for 4 years. Over that interval, reported crime in Key Colony Beach increased by 10 percent. Over the same time frame, violent crime did not change. Overall, the crime numbers reveal a gradual increase in crime over the last 4 years in Key Colony Beach. If the current trend continues, predicted crime numbers could hit twenty for Key Colony Beach, Florida in 2009.
Remember that these graphs show reported crime figures and some step offs in crime numbers may be the result of changes in reporting, not actual changes in crime rates.
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ASAPConnect
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Welcome to the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) After School Programs website.
SCOE is the after school technical assistance lead for Region 3, which serves the ten counties within the Capital Service region. SCOE employs regional leads to carry out technical assistance to publicly funded after school programs serving children and youth in grades K-12.
As regional lead, SCOE works to ensure that after school programs in Region 3 provide high-quality programs that include academics, enrichment, and recreation based on a youth development perspective. SCOE also provides technical assistance to after school organizations that have state or federally funded after school programs. SCOE also collaborates with local and state after school organizations to provide training and resources for Region 3.
The California Department of Education (CDE) provides funding to select county offices of education in each of the eleven California County Superintendents Educational Services Association (CCSESA) regions to offer training and technical assistance to districts, county offices of education, and community-based organizations implementing the After School Education & Safety (ASES) program and 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC).
It is the objective of each regional lead team to make sure that governmental, educational, and community organizations are aware of the importance of and effectively support after school initiatives – including outreach to school districts, city and county government, community-based organizations, the business community, community foundations, and colleges and universities. CDE also supports after school programs to work with various collaboratives to ensure strong community support. The goal is to help children and youth succeed in school and become capable, well-balanced citizens.
The regional lead is the first point of contact in accessing services to help make after school programs successful. The Regional Leads for Region 3 are Monica Gonzalez-Williams and Mark Drewes.
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L. Vance Taylor
Make Water, Not War
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Ten years from now, global water shortages are likely to threaten U.S. security interests. Ask the Director of National Intelligence, the Defense Intelligence Agency or someone from the Central Intelligence Agency; better yet, read the most recent National Intelligence Estimate. According to a senior U.S. intelligence official who briefed reporters on this issue (on condition of anonymity), there is an increasing likelihood that water will be “potentially used as a weapon, where one state denies access to another.”
National Security vs Paperwork – EPA Plan Threatens Water System Security
There comes a time when sharing too much information is a dangerous thing, and this is what the Environmental Protection Agency is about to do. In June, the EPA plans to establish Internet access for the public to view the non-Off-site Consequence Analysis (non-OCA) sections of the water sector’s Risk Management Plans (RMPs). The announcement from the Office of Emergency Management cites burdens associated with Freedom of Information Act requests and a need from the FBI and others for greater access to non-OCA data. Here are my two biggest problems with what EPA plans to do.
A Public/Public Partnership – Addressing Water Sector Security
Following the recent attention given to the water sector’s vulnerability to cyber intrusion, there’s been a lot of talk about what went wrong, whose fault it was and why changes need to be made in the sector. However, the challenge in addressing the water sector’s cyber security posture isn’t in outlining existing problems, but rather in generating realistic, affordable and timely solutions to mitigate them. My concern is that we may just keep talking about the problem without actually doing anything about it.
A Stark Reminder – Cyber Threats Are Real
As happy/relieved as I am to know that the Russians aren’t out to disrupt our water services, it is important to note that a water system in South Houston was the victim of a real cyber attack. (You’ll recall it occurred in direct response to DHS downplaying of the reported situation in Illinois).The would-be attack, and the actual one, are stark reminders that the threat of cyber attacks are real.
Drinking Water Utility Attack – A Cyber Security Game Changer
According to multiple reports last week, a Russian-based hacker launched a cyber attack on a drinking water utility in Illinois that destroyed one of its water pumps. Not only does this mark the first successful international cyber attack on U.S. critical infrastructure, but it’s going to serve as a rallying cry for adversaries and idiots everywhere to try taking down drinking water and wastewater systems. Simply put, this attack is a game changer.
Mr. "Ordinary" – An Unassuming Medal of Honor Hero
With cameras rolling, lights blaring and an intent audience before me, I took to the stage at FEMA’s National Recovery and Resiliency Exercise Conference last Wednesday, ready to rock that crowd. That is until an ordinary-looking 23-year-old guy named Dakota Meyer grabbed the microphone and shook me (and everyone else in the room) to my core. This Mr. “Ordinary” is a decent-looking blond dude, but like each of us, it’s what he’s got on the inside that makes his story exceptional. He drove into battle to save his fellow soldiers, saving lives and winning the Medal of Honor in the process.
Congress Needs to Reexamine its One-sided Approach to Water Security
In response to a recent DHS report citing concerns about the ability of insiders to cause significant damage at water utilities, Sen. Chuck Schumer is set to introduce legislation that would mandate FBI background checks for employees at drinking water and wastewater plants. While I understand Senator Schumer’s logic, Congress would be wise to hit the “pause” button before introducing new regulatory mandates so it can reexamine our current national approach to addressing water security.
Frontier Airlines – Making a Hard Turn in the Right Direction
Last week, I wrote a blog post, The Final ‘Frontier’ in Corporate Shame, which focused on Frontier Airlines’ lack of sensitivity concerning the accommodation of first-responders during times of national crisis. To their credit, Frontier Airlines has since recognized that there are internal gaps within their corporate policies that prevent them from providing better service to those responding to recognized catastrophes.
The Final 'Frontier' in Corporate Shame
As a Life Flight helicopter pilot residing just outside of Joplin, Missouri; my father-in-law knew he would be needed to help airlift critically wounded victims of the recent tornado to nearby medical facilities. What he didn’t know is that according to Frontier Airlines, his duty to save lives isn’t as important as their corporate refund policy. This speaks to a larger issue. More and more there is a greater recognition that in the realm of homeland security, there are no bystanders.
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Field Artillery in the American Civil War
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M1857 Napoleon at Stones River battlefield cemetery.
Field artillery in the American Civil War refers to the artillery weapons, equipment, and practices used by the Artillery branch to support the infantry and cavalry forces in the field. It does not include siege artillery, use of artillery in fixed fortifications, or coastal or naval artillery. Nor does it include smaller, specialized artillery classified as small arms.
The principal guns widely used in the field are listed in the following table.
Firing demonstrations of Civil War era ordnance rifles at the Springfield Armory, June 2010
Field artillery weapons characteristics[1]
(lb)
(ft/s)
(yd at 5°)
Bore (in)
Len (in)
Wt (lb)
6-pounder Gun bronze 3.67 60 884 6.1 1.25 1,439 1,523
M1857 12-pounder "Napoleon" bronze 4.62 66 1,227 12.3 2.50 1,440 1,619
12-pounder Howitzer bronze 4.62 53 788 8.9 1.00 1,054 1,072
12-pounder Mountain Howitzer[2] bronze 4.62 33[3] 220 8.9 0.5 --- 1,005
24-pounder Howitzer bronze 5.82 64 1,318 18.4 2.00 1,060 1,322
10-pounder Parrott rifle iron 2.9
or 3.0 74 890 9.5 1.00 1,230 1,850
3-inch Ordnance Rifle wrought
iron 3.0 69 820 9.5 1.00 1,215 1,830
14-pounder James Rifle[4] bronze 3.80 60 875 14.0 1.25 ---- 1,530
20-pounder Parrott rifle iron 3.67 84 1,750 20.0 2.00 1,250 1,900
12-pounder Whitworth breechloading rifle iron 2.75 104 1,092 12.0 1.75 1,500 2,800
Italics denotes data for shell, not shot.
There were two general types of artillery weapons used during the Civil War: smoothbores and rifles. Smoothbores included howitzers and guns.
Smoothbore artillery
Smoothbore artillery refers to weapons that are not rifled. At the time of the Civil War, metallurgy and other supporting technologies had just recently evolved to a point allowing the large scale production of rifled field artillery. As such, many smoothbore weapons were still in use and production even at the end of the war. Smoothbore field artillery of the day fit into two role-based categories: guns and howitzers. Further classifications of the weapons were made based on the type of metal used, typically bronze or iron (cast or wrought), although some examples of steel were produced. Additionally, the artillery was often identified by the year of design in the Ordnance department references.[5]
The smoothbore artillery was also categorized by the bore dimensions, based on the rough weight of the solid shot projectile fired from the weapon. For instance a 12-pounder field gun fired a 12-pound solid shot projectile from its 4.62-inch (117 mm) diameter bore. It was practice, dating back to the 18th century, to mix gun and howitzers into batteries. Pre-war allocations called for 6-pounder field guns matched with 12-pounder howitzers, 9 and 12-pounder field guns matched with 24-pounder howitzers. But the rapid expansions of both combatant armies, mass introduction of rifled artillery, and the versatility of the 12-pounder "Napoleon" class of weapons all contributed to a change in the mixed battery practices.
12-pounder Napoleon
The twelve-pound cannon "Napoleon" was the most popular smoothbore cannon used during the war. It was named after Napoleon III of France and was widely admired because of its safety, reliability, and killing power, especially at close range. In Union Ordnance manuals it was referred to as the "light 12-pounder gun" to distinguish it from the heavier and longer 12 pounder gun (which was virtually unused in field service.)[6] It did not reach America until 1857. It was the last cast bronze gun used by an American army. The Federal version of the Napoleon can be recognized by the flared front end of the barrel, called the muzzle-swell. It was, however, relatively heavy compared to other artillery pieces and difficult to move across rough terrain.
Confederate Napoleons were produced in at least six variations, most of which had straight muzzles, but at least eight catalogued survivors of 133 identified have muzzle swells. Additionally, four iron Confederate Napoleons produced by Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond have been identified, of an estimated 125 cast.[7] In early 1863 Robert E. Lee sent nearly all of the Army of Northern Virginia's bronze 6-pounder guns to Tredegar to be melted down and recast as Napoleons.[8]Copper for casting bronze pieces became increasingly scarce to the Confederacy throughout the war and became acute in November 1863 when the Ducktown copper mines near Chattanooga were lost to Union forces. Casting of bronze Napoleons by the Confederacy ceased and in January 1864 Tredegar began producing iron Napoleons.[9]
A Confederate cannoneer remembered, "Our guns were 12 pound brass Napoleons, smooth bore, but accounted the best gun for all round field service then made. They fired solid shot, shell, grape and canister, and were accurate at a mile. We would not have exchanged them for Parrott Rifles, or any other style of guns. They were beautiful, perfectly plain, tapering gracefully from muzzle to "reinforce" or "butt," without rings, or ornaments of any kind. We are proud of them and felt towards them almost as if they were human..."[10]
M1857 12-Pounder "Napoleon"
Confederate 12-Pound "Napoleon"
M1857 12-pounder "Napoleon" (1864)
Howitzers
24-pounder Howitzer of Austrian manufacture imported by the Confederacy. Its tube was shorter and lighter than Federal 24-pounder Howitzers.
Howitzers were short-barreled guns that were optimized for firing explosive shells in a high trajectory, but also for spherical case shot and canister, over a shorter range than the guns. While field use alluded to firing at targets consisting of enemy forces arrayed in the open, howitzers were considered the weapon of choice if the opposing forces were concealed behind terrain features or fortifications. It cost about $500.[which?] Howitzers used lighter gunpowder charges than guns of corresponding caliber. Field howitzer calibers used in the Civil War were 12-pounder (4.62 inch bore), 24-pounder (5.82 inch bore), and 32-pounder (6.41 inch bore). Most of the howitzers used in the war were bronze, with notable exceptions of some of Confederate manufacture.[11]
Coupled to the 6-pounder field gun in allocations of the pre-war Army, the M1841 12-pounder howitzer was represented by Models of 1835, 1838 and 1841. With a light weight and respectable projectile payload, the 12-pounder was only cycled out of the main field army inventories as production and availability of the 12-pounder "Napoleon" rose, and would see action in the Confederate armies up to the very end.
As with the corresponding heavy field guns, the heavier howitzers were available in limited quantities early in the war. Both Federal and Confederate contracts list examples of 24-pounders delivered during the war, and surviving examples exist of imported Austrian types of this caliber used by the Confederates. The M1841 24-pounder howitzers found use in the "reserve" batteries of the respective armies, but were gradually replaced over time with heavy rifled guns. The only known 24-pounders in use by the Army of Northern Virginia were in Woolfolk's Batteries (later Battalion) with two batteries of 4 pieces each. With the exception of the Far Western theatre of the war (e.g. Halls Battery at Valverde New Mexico), Federals did not use 24-pounder howitzers in field. [12] The 24- and 32-pounders were more widely used in fixed fortifications, but at least one of the later large weapons was with the 1st Connecticut Artillery as late as 1864.[13]
Finally, the lesser-known but highly mobile 12-pound M1841 mountain howitzer saw service with infantry and cavalry forces in the rugged western theaters and prairies, and continued in service during the Indian Wars. This versatile piece could utilize one of two carriages: a small carriage that could be drawn by a single animal or could be rapidly broken down to carry on the backs of pack animals, or a slightly larger prairie carriage to be drawn by two animals.[14][15] A veteran of the Mexican-American War,[16] several hundred more of these diminutive tubes were produced by Union foundries during the Civil War, and the Confederate Tredegar foundry turned out as many as 21 more.[17] A Federal battery of four proved "highly effective" at the decisive battle of Glorieta, New Mexico,[18] and Nathan Bedford Forrest frequently employed mountain howitzers for the rapid close-quarters combat that he favored.[19]
Smoothbore guns
1841 Model Gun, fired 6 lb. projectiles, workhorse of the Mexican War, but considered obsolete by the Civil War, weight: 1,784 pounds, range: up to 1,523 yards
Smoothbore guns were designed to fire solid shot projectiles at high velocity, over low trajectories at targets in the open, although shell and canister were acceptable for use. The barrels of the guns were longer than corresponding howitzers, and called for higher powder charges to achieve the desired performance. Field guns were produced in 6-pounder (3.67 inch bore), 9-pounder (4.2 inch bore), and 12-pounder (4.62 inch bore) versions. Although some older iron weapons were pressed into service, and the Confederacy produced some new iron field guns, most of those used on the battlefields were of bronze construction.[20]
The 6-pounder field gun was well represented by bronze Models of 1835, 1838, 1839, and 1841 early in the war. Even a few older iron Model 1819 weapons were pressed into service. Several hundred were used by the armies of both sides in 1861. But in practice the limited payload of the projectile was seen as a shortcoming of this weapon. Six pounder guns had mostly disappeared from the Union armies by 1863 but the Confederates continued using them until the end of the war.[21]
The larger 9-pounders and 12-pounders were less well represented. While the 9-pounder was still listed on Ordnance and Artillery manuals in 1861, very few were ever produced after the War of 1812. Nine-pounders were universally gone well before the Mexican War, and only scant references exist to any Civil War use of the weapons. The 12-pounder field gun appeared in a series of models mirroring the 6-pounder, but in far less numbers. At least one Federal battery, the 13th Indiana, took the 12-pounder field gun into service early in the war. The major shortcoming of these heavy field guns was mobility, as they required eight-horse teams as opposed to the six-horse teams of the lighter guns. A small quantity of 12-pounder field guns were rifled early in the war, but these were more experimental weapons, and no field service is recorded.[22]
By far the most popular of the smoothbore cannon was the 12-pounder model of 1857, Light, commonly called "Napoleon". The Model 1857 was of lighter weight than the previous 12-pounder guns, and could be pulled by a six-horse draft, yet offered the heavier projectile payload of the larger bore. It is sometimes called, confusingly, a "gun-howitzer" (because it possessed characteristics of both gun and howitzer) and is discussed in more detail separately below.
Rifled artillery
3-inch ordnance rifle
The 3-inch (76 mm) rifle was the most widely used rifled gun during the war. Invented by John Griffen, it was extremely durable, with the barrel made of wrought iron, primarily produced by the Phoenix Iron Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. There are few cases on record of the tube fracturing or bursting, a problem that plagued other rifles made of brittle cast iron. The rifle had exceptional accuracy. During the Battle of Atlanta, a Confederate gunner was quoted: "The Yankee three-inch rifle was a dead shot at any distance under a mile. They could hit the end of a flour barrel more often than miss, unless the gunner got rattled."[] The 1st Minnesota Light Artillery Battery converted to the 3-inch Rifle on 5 March 1864; they were described as "3-inch Rodman's guns" in an 11 Nov. 1864 letter from 1st Lieutenant Henry S. Hurter to the Minnesota Adjutant General.
The 1st Minnesota Light Artillery took part in the Atlanta Campaign.[23] It was retained in service after the war, with many converted to breechloading weapons as 3.2-inch converted rifles or 3-inch saluting guns. It was eventually replaced by the 3.2-inch gun M1885.[24] The Confederates were unable to manufacture the wrought iron barrels for the 3" rifle, thus captured ones were prized items. Despite the effectiveness of this weapon, the Confederacy did produce various bronze 3" rifles and cast iron pieces with a straight tube; however, none of them were reliable and the latter were often prone to bursting at the breech.
Artillerymen from Ft. Riley fire a replica of the 1855 model 3-inch cannon, 2012.
3-inch ordnance rifle (front view)
3-inch ordnance rifle (rear view)
Confederate revolver cannon
The Confederacy also developed a 2-inch bore five shot machine cannon during the war. It was used in the siege of Petersburg, Va., and was later captured on 27 April 1865, at Danville, Va., by Union troops and sent to the Ordnance Laboratory, United States Military Academy, West Point, N.Y.
The weapon uses the principle of the service revolver whereby rotation of the cylinder indexes a loaded chamber with the breech end of the barrel. It is held in alignment by a spring loaded dog slipping into a recess in the cylinder. To cut gas leakage to a minimum, a screw arrangement at the rear jacks the cylinder forward after positioning until a tight joint is effected between the front of the chamber in the cylinder and the breech end of the barrel.
The chambers are ignited by use of a percussion cap on a nipple. The cap is struck by a huge spring actuated striker built into the flat strip that supports the chambers at their aft end. The cylinder is moved one fifth of a revolution and lined up for firing by the moving of a lever from left to right. The lever is attached to a ratchet arrangement, the distance moved being regulated by its mounting in the frame in such a manner as to control the revolving of the cylinder. The lever when brought to the left as far as possible and swung to the right as much as the frame will permit turns the cylinder one fifth of a revolution and indexes the loaded chamber.
Its use at this time showed the serious effort of the Confederacy to develop a weapon capable of sustained fire.[25]
James rifle
3.8" James shot, without the lead sabot sleeve that would cover the ribs and expand into the rifling.
Even before the start of the Civil War, an ordnance board recommended that rifling be added to the 6-pounder field gun in order to improve its accuracy. In December 1860, Secretary of War John Floyd wrote, "the results of trials of rifled cannon and projectiles ... indicates a superiority of James expanding projectiles for such cannon. The regulation 6-pounder, with a rifled bore (weight 884 pounds), carries a James projectile of about 13 pounds."[26] James rifles were an early solution to the need for rifled artillery at the start of the war. Six-pounder bronze guns could be rifled to fire the projectiles invented by Charles Tillinghast James. Some were simply rifled from their initial 3.67" bore, others were reamed to 3.80" then rifled. Reaming to 3.80" was preferred to eliminate wear deformities from service.[27] Contemporaries often failed to differentiate between the two bore sizes. However, the effective descriptions for the 3.67" gun are rifled 6-pounder or 12-pounder James rifle, while the 3.80" variant was known as the 14-pounder James rifle.[28] To add to the confusion, the variants of the 3.80" bore rifle included two profiles (6-pounder and Ordnance), two metals (bronze and iron), three types of rifling (15, 10, and 7 grooves), and different weights.[26]
Although the James rifles were reported to be extremely accurate, the bronze rifling wore out rapidly, and the James rifles and projectiles soon fell out of favor. No James rifles are known to have been produced after 1862.[29] The total numbers of James rifles are uncertain, but the 1862 Ohio Quartermaster General annual report recorded 82 rifled bronze pieces (44 of those specified as "3.80 bore [James rifles]") out of a total of 162 of all field artillery types. Unusual or out-of-favor types migrated to the Western theaters.[30]
12-pounder James rifle: Rifled Model 1841 6-pounder field gun
14-pounder James rifle: Ordnance profile (New Model/Model 1861)
Parrott rifle
The Parrott rifle invented by Robert P. Parrott, was manufactured in different sizes, from the 10-pounder Parrott rifle up to the rare 300-pounder. The 10- and 20-pounder Parrott rifles were used by both armies in the field. The smaller size was much more prevalent; it was made in two bore sizes, 2.9-inch (74 mm) and 3.0-inch (76 mm). Confederate forces used both bore sizes during the war, which added to the complication of supplying the appropriate ammunition to its batteries. Until 1864, Union batteries used only the 2.9 inch Parrott, but they also employed 3" Ordnance rifles. During the first day of the battle of Gettysburg, three Parrott rifles were temporarily unusable when 3" ammunition was mistakenly issued to the battery. Following this, plans were made to re-bore all of the 2.9" Parrotts to 3" to standardize ammunition, and no further 2.9" Parrotts were to be produced.[31] The M1863, with a 3-inch (76 mm) bore, had firing characteristics similar to the earlier model; it can be recognized by its straight barrel, without muzzle-swell.
Parrott rifles saw use in all the major battles of the war; the Union army carried a number of 10-pounders at First Bull Run and one 30-pounder. The 20-pounder Parrott only began production in the summer of 1861 and none were delivered until late in the year.
Parrotts were manufactured with a combination of cast iron and wrought iron. Cast iron improved the accuracy of the gun, but was brittle enough to suffer fractures. On the Parrott, a large reinforcing band made of tougher wrought iron was overlaid on the breech. The Parrott, while accurate, had a poor reputation for safety, and it was shunned by many artillerymen. The 20-pounder was the largest field gun used during the war, with the barrel alone weighing over 1,800 pounds (800 kg). After the Battle of Fredericksburg, the Army of the Potomac's chief of artillery Henry J. Hunt attempted to have the 20 pounder Parrott removed from the army's inventory, arguing that its enormous weight required a team of eight horses instead of the six needed for lighter guns, and the long range shells were of questionable reliability.
10-Pounder Parrott Rifle
Whitworth rifles
The Whitworth, designed by Joseph Whitworth and manufactured in England, was a rare gun during the war but an interesting precursor to modern artillery in that it was loaded from the breech and had exceptional accuracy over great distance. An engineering magazine wrote in 1864 that, "At 1600 yards [1500 m] the Whitworth gun fired 10 shots with a lateral deviation of only 5 inches." This degree of accuracy made it effective in counter-battery fire, used almost as the equivalent of a sharpshooter's rifle, and also for firing over bodies of water. It was not popular as an anti-infantry weapon. It had a caliber of 2.75 inches (70 mm). The bore was hexagonal in cross-section, and the projectile was a long bolt that twisted to conform to the rifling. It is said that the bolts made a very distinctive eerie sound when fired, which could be distinguished from other projectiles.[32]
Whitworth also designed a 3-pounder breechloading rifle which saw limited use in the war.[33]
12-Pounder Whitworth Breechloading Rifle
Types of guns used
The table below lists the guns used by both armies at the Battle of Antietam in September 1862.[34] Though both sides employed the 6-pounder field gun and 12-pounder howitzer in the early battles, they were recognized as inferior to the 12-pounder Napoleon and soon discontinued in the Union armies in the Eastern Theater. However, Union and Confederate armies in the Western Theater continued to use both weapons. Some 6-pounder field guns were converted to 12- or 14-pounder James rifles.[35] The 32-pounder howitzer was too heavy to be employed as field artillery and the one battery using them was soon rearmed with 3-inch Ordnance rifles.[36] The 12-pounder Blakely rifle had a particularly violent recoil and fell out of favor.[37]
Artillery pieces employed at the Battle of Antietam[34]
Artillery piece
Union Army
Confederate Army
M1841 6-pounder field gun 0 41
M1841 12-pounder howitzer 3 44
M1841 24-pounder howitzer 0 4
M1857 12-pounder Napoleon gun-howitzer 117 14
12-pounder James rifle 10 0
12-pounder Dahlgren boat howitzer 5 0
12-pounder Naval howitzer 0 2
3-inch Ordnance rifle 81 42
10-pounder Parrott rifle 57 43
20-pounder Parrott rifle 22 0
Whitworth rifle 0 2
12-pounder Blakely rifle 0 7
Unidentified 0 42
Ammunition came in wide varieties, designed to attack specific targets. A typical Union artillery battery (armed with six 12-pounder Napoleons) carried the following ammunition going into battle: 288 solid shot, 96 shells, 288 spherical case rounds, and 96 canister rounds.[38]
Canister shot was the deadliest type of ammunition, consisting of a thin metal container containing layers of lead or iron balls packed in sawdust. Upon exiting the muzzle, the container disintegrated, and the balls fanned out as the equivalent of a very large shotgun blast. The effective range of the canister was only 400 yards (370 m), but within that range dozens of enemy infantrymen could be mowed down. Even more devastating was "double canister", generally used only in dire circumstances at extremely close range, where two containers of balls were fired simultaneously using the regular single powder charge.
Case (or shrapnel)
Case (or "spherical case" for smoothbores) were antipersonnel projectiles carrying a smaller burst charge than shell, but designed to be more effective against exposed troops. While shell produced only a few large fragments, case was loaded with lead or iron balls and was designed to burst above and before the enemy line, showering down many more small but destructive projectiles on the enemy. The effect was analogous to a weaker version of canister. With case the lethality of the balls and fragments came from the velocity of the projectile itself – the small burst charge only fragmented the case and dispersed the shrapnel.[39] The spherical case used in a 12-pounder Napoleon contained 78 balls. The name shrapnel derives from its inventor, Henry Shrapnel.
The primary limitations to case effectiveness came in judging the range, setting the fuse accordingly, and the reliability and variability of the fuse itself.
Grapeshot
Grapeshot, which originated as a naval round for cutting enemy rigging or clearing packed decks of personnel, was the predecessor of, and a variation on, canister, in which a smaller number of larger metal balls were arranged on stacked iron plates with a threaded bolt running down the center to hold them as a unit inside the barrel. It was used at a time when some cannons burst when loaded with too much gunpowder, but as cannons got stronger, grapeshot was replaced by canister. A grapeshot round (or "stand") used in a 12-pounder Napoleon contained 9 balls, contrasted against the 27 smaller balls in a canister round. By the time of the Civil War, grapeshot was obsolete and largely replaced by canister. The period Ordnance and Gunnery work states that grape was excluded from "field and mountain services."[40] Few, if any, rounds were issued to field artillery batteries.
Shells contain an explosive charge and were designed to burst into fragments in the midst of enemy troops. For smoothbores, the projectile was referred to as "spherical shell". Shells were more effective against troops behind obstacles or earthworks, and they were good for destroying wooden buildings by setting them on fire. They were ineffective against good quality masonry.[41] A primary weakness of shell was that it typically produced only a few large fragments, the count increasing with caliber of the shell. A Confederate mid-war innovation was the "polygonal cavity" or "segmented" shell which used a polyhedral cavity core to create lines of weakness in the shell wall that would yield more regular fragmentation patterns--typically twelve similarly sized fragments. While segmented designs were most common in spherical shell, it was applied to specific rifled projectiles as well.[42][43]
Spherical shell used time fuses, while rifled shell could use timed fuse or be detonated on impact by percussion fuse. Fuse reliability was a concern; any shell that buried itself into the earth before detonating had little anti-personnel effectiveness. However, large caliber shells, such as the 32-pounder spherical, were effective at breaching entrenchments.[44]
Shot (or bolt)
Shot was a solid projectile that included no explosive charge. For a smoothbore, the projectile was a round "cannonball". For a rifled gun, the projectile was referred to as a bolt and had a cylindrical or spherical shape. In both cases, the projectile was used to impart kinetic energy for a battering effect, particularly effective for destroying enemy guns, limbers, caissons, and wagons. It was also effective for mowing down columns of infantry and cavalry and had psychological effects against its targets. Despite its effectiveness, many artillerymen were reluctant to use solid shot, preferring the explosive types of ordnance. With solid projectiles, accuracy was the paramount consideration, and they also caused more tube wear than their explosive counterparts.
While rifled cannon had much greater accuracy on average than smoothbores, the smoothbores had an advantage firing round shot relative to the bolts fired from rifled pieces. Round shot could be employed in ricochet fire, extending the depth and range of its effect on land or water while bolts tended to dig in rather than ricochet.[45]
The most pervasive piece of artillery equipment was the horse.
The caisson was also a two-wheeled carriage. It carried two ammunition chests and a spare wheel. A fully loaded limber and caisson combination weighed 3,811 pounds (1728.6 kg).[46]
The gun carriages, caissons and limbers were all constructed of oak. Each ammunition chest typically carried about 500 pounds (226.8 kg) of ammunition or supplies. In addition to these vehicles, there were also battery supply wagons and portable forges that were used to service the guns.
Horses were required to pull the enormous weight of the cannon and ammunition; on average, each horse pulled about 700 pounds (317.5 kg). Each gun in a battery used two six-horse teams (for normal field artillery; heavier guns required much larger teams): one team pulled a limber that attached to the trail of the gun to form a four-wheeled wagon of sorts; the other pulled a limber that attached to a caisson. The large number of horses posed a logistical challenge for the artillery, because they had to be fed, maintained, and replaced when worn out or injured. Artillery horses were generally selected second from the pool of high quality animals; cavalry mounts were the best horses. The life expectancy of an artillery horse was under eight months. They suffered from disease, exhaustion from long marches--typically 16 miles (25.8 km) in 10 hours--and battle injuries.
Horses panicked easier than men when subjected to counter-battery fire, and their movements were made difficult because they were harnessed together into teams. Robert Stiles wrote about Union counter-battery fire striking a Confederate battery on Benner's Hill at the Battle of Gettysburg:
Such a scene as it presented--guns dismounted and disabled, carriages splintered and crushed, ammunition chests exploded, limbers upset, wounded horses plunging and kicking, dashing out the brains of men tangled in the harness; while cannoneers with pistols were crawling around through the wreck shooting the struggling horses to save the lives of wounded men.
The term "horse artillery" refers to the faster moving artillery batteries that typically supported cavalry regiments. The term "flying artillery" is sometimes used as well. In such batteries, the artillerymen were all mounted, in contrast to batteries in which the artillerymen walked alongside their guns (although regular artillerymen would sometimes jump onto the backs of their team when rapid battlefield movement was required, and they typically rode upon the limbers, caissons or supply wagons while on the march). A prominent organization of such artillery in the Union Army was the U.S. Horse Artillery Brigade.
Limber (right) and Caisson
Limber
The limber was a two-wheeled carriage that carried an ammunition chest. It was connected directly behind the team of six horses and towed either a gun or a caisson. In either case, the combination provided the equivalent of a four-wheeled vehicle, which distributed the load over two axles but was easier to maneuver on rough terrain than a four-wheeled wagon. The combination of a Napoleon gun and a packed limber weighed 3,865 pounds (1,753.1 kg).[46]
History and organization
Union artillery
The Union Army entered the war with a strong advantage in artillery. It had ample manufacturing capacity in Northern factories, and it had a well-trained and professional officer corps manning that branch of the service. Brig. Gen. Henry J. Hunt, who was the chief of artillery for the Army of the Potomac for part of the war, was well recognized as a most efficient organizer of artillery forces, and he had few peers in the practice of the sciences of gunnery and logistics. Another example was John Gibbon, the author of the influential Artillerist's Manual published in 1863 (although Gibbon would achieve considerably more fame as an infantry general during the war). Shortly after the outbreak of war, Brig. Gen. James Wolfe Ripley, Chief of Ordnance, ordered the conversion of old smoothbores into rifled cannon and the manufacture of Parrott guns.
The basic unit of Union artillery was the battery, which usually consisted of six guns. Attempts were made to ensure that all six guns in a battery were of the same caliber, simplifying training and logistics. Each gun, or "piece", was operated by a gun crew of eight, plus four additional men to handle the horses and equipment. Two guns operating under the control of a lieutenant were known as a "section". The battery of six guns was commanded by a captain. Artillery brigades composed of five batteries were commanded by colonels and supported the infantry organizations as follows: each infantry corps was supported directly by one artillery brigade and, in the case of the Army of the Potomac, five brigades formed the Artillery Reserve. In addition, George McClellan had assigned one regular army battery to every four volunteer batteries to provide an example of regular army professionalism to them. This arrangement, championed by Hunt, allowed artillery to be massed in support of the entire army's objective, rather than being dispersed all across the battlefield. An example of the tension between infantry commanders and artillery commanders was during the massive Confederate bombardment of Cemetery Ridge on 3 July 1863, the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg. Hunt had difficulty persuading the infantry commanders, such as Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Hancock, against using all of their artillery ammunition in response to the Confederate bombardment, understanding the value to the defenders of saving the ammunition for the infantry assault to come, Pickett's Charge.
At the start of the war, the U.S. Army had 2,283 guns on hand, but only about 10% of these were field artillery pieces. By the end of the war, the army had 3,325 guns, of which 53% were field pieces. The army reported as "supplied to the army during the war" the following quantities: 7,892 guns, 6,335,295 artillery projectiles, 2,862,177 rounds of fixed artillery ammunition, 45,258 tons of lead metal, and 13,320 tons of gunpowder.
The South was at a relative disadvantage to the North for deployment of artillery. The industrial North had far greater capacity for manufacturing weapons, and the Union blockade of Southern ports prevented many foreign arms from reaching the Southern armies. The Confederacy had to rely to a significant extent on captured Union artillery pieces (either taken on the battlefield or by capturing armories, such as Harpers Ferry); it is estimated that two-thirds of all Confederate field artillery was captured from the Union.[] Confederate cannons built in the South often suffered from a shortage of quality metals and shoddy workmanship. Another disadvantage was the quality of ammunition as the fuses needed for detonating shells and cases were frequently inaccurate, causing premature or delayed explosions. Coupled with the Union gunners' initial competence and experience gained as the war progressed, this led Southern forces to dread assaults on Northern positions backed up by artillery. A Southern officer observed, "The combination of Yankee artillery with Rebel infantry would make an army that could be beaten by no one." Union artillery was used on the Army of Northern Virginia to devastating effect on a number of occasions, particularly during the Seven Days Battles (particularly the Battle of Malvern Hill) and Gettysburg.
Because of his artillery weakness, Robert E. Lee tended to favor fighting in locations such as the Wilderness that limited the effectiveness of long-range Union artillery and led to close-quarters combat, where the Army of Northern Virginia's large number of smoothbore guns were more effective.
Confederate batteries usually consisted of four guns, in contrast to the Union's six. This was a matter of necessity, because guns were always in short supply. And, unlike the Union, batteries frequently consisted of mixed caliber weapons. During the first half of the war Confederate batteries were generally attached to infantry brigades. A reorganization of the Confederate artillery resulted in batteries being organized into battalions (versus the Union brigades) of three batteries each in the Western Theater of the war and generally four batteries each in the Eastern Theater of the war. These artillery battalions were assigned to the direct support of infantry divisions. Each infantry corps was assigned two battalions as an Artillery Reserve, but there was no such Reserve at the army level. The chief of artillery for Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia, Brig. Gen. William N. Pendleton, had considerable difficulty massing artillery for best effect because of this organization.
After reorganizing the Army of Northern Virginia into two corps led by James Longstreet and "Stonewall" Jackson following the Seven Days Battles, Lee assigned each corps two reserve artillery battalions in addition to the individual batteries assigned to each infantry brigade. The officers in charge of the reserve battalions were all drawn from Longstreet's command, which displeased Jackson as he had not been allowed to select his own men for the corps artillery reserve, but he accepted it without complaining.
Although virtually all battles of the Civil War included artillery, some battles are known better than others for significant artillery engagements, arguably critical to the overall outcome:
Battle of Stones River
Battle of Fredericksburg
Battle of Malvern Hill
Battle of Nashville
Battle of Wilson's Creek
Battle of Pea Ridge
Battle of Prairie Grove
Civil War artillerists
Not nearly as well known as their infantry and cavalry counterparts, a small group of officers excelled at artillery deployment, organization, and the science of gunnery:
Edward Porter Alexander
John Milton Brannan
Thomas H. Carter
Alonzo Cushing
John Gibbon
Charles E. Hazlett
Henry Jackson Hunt
Joseph W. Latimer
Freeman McGilvery
"Willy" Pegram
John Pelham
William N. Pendleton
Charles S. Wainwright
Reuben Lindsay Walker
William M. Edgar
Civil War artillery organizations
Danville Artillery
Fluvanna Artillery
Washington Artillery
Pointe Coupee Artillery
Wiard rifle 6-pdr and 12-pdr weapons deployed in limited quantities
Samuel Ringgold (US Army officer)
Civil War Defenses of Washington
Siege artillery in the American Civil War
Field Artillery Branch (United States)
Double-barreled cannon
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^ Ripley, p. 367
^ Hazlet, p. 136
^ Hazlett, pp. 151-152. This is for Hotchkiss shell of 14lb @ 5 degrees. Hazlett used the only primary source: Abbot's Siege Artillery..." p. 116. Hazlett determined bore and Type I based on text description and shell weight--matching recorded weights of modern recoveries (see Dickey pp. 137-139,143-146.) Coles' data table and many others based on Peterson's 1959 book have impossibly small powder charge for range and weight given. Later 14-pounder James types with Ordnance profile had longer barrels with 7.5" greater bore length (13% increase) and therefore should have increased range.
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The Big Sail
(All pictures are my own except where noted otherwise - click on them to enlarge)
Last Sunday Waverley operated her longest excursion of the 2010 summer season - all the way along the navigable River and Firth of Clyde - and all the way back again. In the 198 years that paddle steamers have been operating on the Clyde the sailings from Glasgow to Campbeltown and the Kintyre peninsula and Inveraray at the head of Loch Fyne have been the longest operated - at least 14 hours is normally required to complete the return sailiing. In spite of recent atrocious weather Waverley set off from her base at Plantation Quay adjacent to the Glasgow Science Centre at 0900 on Glasgow Fair Sunday.
She hadn't long left her berth when she was passing the new £80m Riverside Museum at Pointhouse Quay which will open in 2011 as a replacement for Glasgow's famous Museum of Transport. The new building is virtually complete and work will soon start on moving some of the large exhibits (buses, tramcars and steam locomotives) from the old premises at the Kelvin Hall to the new venue on the site of the former A & J Inglis Pointhouse shipyard where Waverley was built just after the cessation of WW2.
Waverley approaching the new Riverside Museum at Pointhouse Quay (part of this riverside area was known as Partick Wharf, where some of the Clyde steamers had called in bygone days)
The river side frontage of the new museum corresponds closely with the former riverside elevation of the Pointhouse shipyard.
Work is ongoing to prepare the new permanent berth for the sailing ship Glenlee which will move here following drydocking in September 2010.
The new museum is close to the confluence of the River Kelvin and the River Clyde. It was from a launch slipway on the now 'greened over' east bank of the Kelvin that Waverley was launched on 2nd October 1946.
The construction of the sixth and final Type 45 destroyer for the Royal Navy is progressing; the vessel is to be named HMS Duncan (after Admiral Duncan, one of Admiral Lord Nelson's trusty lieutenants) at her launch on 11th October 2010. Duncan is latest of over 750 ships to be built at the Govan yard, now operated by BAE Systems. Originally built in the 1860s by the renowned shipbuilder and engineer John Elder, the yard was best known for nearly 80 years as the Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Company or just 'Fairfields' (as many Clydesiders still refer to it). It produced everything from paddle steamers to battleships, from passenger liners to aircraft carriers. It is only in the last decade that the yard has specialised exclusively on naval and auxiliary ships. It is currently fabricating enormous sections for the aircraft carriers HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales. However, those vessels will not be launched into the Clyde as the sections will be assembled in drydock at Rosyth on the Forth having been transferred there by barge from Govan.
Currently, Duncan is the last of well over 25,000 ships that have been launched into the Clyde and 2011 looks like being the first year since the early 1700s that no substantial ship will be launched into the Clyde (or, in fact, anywhere in the UK)
Soon to be named HMS Duncan - will she be the last big ship launched into the Clyde? Let us hope not.
A few minutes after passing 'Fairfields' the paddler was abeam of Shieldhall Quay, one of only 3 remaining commercial dock areas still operating on the upper Clyde - the others being the adjacent King George V Dock and the Rothesay Dock in Clydebank. The commercial quays and wharfs upstream have all ceased to operate, the Kingston and Queens Docks and Yorkhill Basin have been filled in and have disappeared without trace and Princes Dock is substantially filled in. This crane and its sister have been handling bulk cargoes at Shieldhall for many years but in the past 2-3 weeks its sister has been demolished and cut up, no doubt adding to one of the local heaps of scrap metal
Only the base of the crane's sister machine now remains (left of centre) - how long will the other pair on Shieldhall Quay survive? Clydeside used to be a forest of cranes but very few remain.
Apologies for the quality of this image - it shows the two new cranes purchased by Clydeport in recent years. They are highly mobile and of significantly greater lift capacity than the old cranes.
A historic little crane currently lies in three bits on the western quay of KGV Dock. It was built by Babcock & Wilcox in Renfrew in 1909 and worked on Windmillcroft Quay in Glasgow for almost a century (the huge Clydebank Titan crane is the only older Clyde crane still in existence). For much of its working life it was associated with the coastal steamers of William Sloan & Co which operated from the Clyde to the Bristol Channel and the Thames.. It was a fairly unusual design due to the narrowness of the quayside. Latterly it was used by Euroyachts Ltd to lift leisure craft into the river. It was removed from Windmillcroft Quay about 2 years ago to make way for the south side landfall of the new Tradeston Bridge, At the last minute it was saved from the bscrapper's burning torches and placed in storage in a shed at the dock until its recent move out onto the quay.
Above picture and the next three were taken a couple of days before the Big Sail. First, shows Waverley passing the coastguard vessel TTS San Fernando which had been launched just six hours earlier at 0400 on 16th July 2010 from the covered building berth at BAE Systems Scotstoun yard (formerly Yarrow's). She was sponsored and named by the wife of her future captain and slid into the dark waters of the Clyde to the accompaniment of Aaron Copland's 'Fanfare for the Common Man'. The vessel is the last of three sisters for the Government of Trinidad & Tobago. Her sister, TTS Scarborough was launched at Scotstoun last December and the third sister, TTS Port of Spain, is being built at BAE Systems Portsmouth yard (ex Vosper Thornycroft).
The following fine picture of San Fernando in the building hall at Scotstoun just before launch was taken by Barry Watson, one of the best recorders of the contemporary Clyde shipping scene in both picture and video. Go to Barry's Upper Clyde Shipping blog to see his film of the launch of San Fernando and his many other excellent pictures and films of Clyde shipping.
Waverley passing BAE Systems fitting out complex - founded in 1907 by John Shearer & Co and formerly known as Elderslie Dockyard. Elderslie House and the Elderslie estate was on the opposite side of the Clyde at this point.
Waverley passing TSS Scarborough at Elderslie. The new vessel went down river later in the day to commence sea trials.
The BAE Systems yard at Scotstoun is the fitting out and completion centre of excellence for the £6 billion Type 45 Destroyer programme – the original plan for 12 vessels was cut to 8 then to 6, Currently the 3rd, 4th and 5th vessels are fitting out at the complex
Diamond at Elderslie Wall
Dragon in No 2 Drydock (left) and Defender in No 3 Dock
The crane to the right of Defender is one of the last functional artefacts of the famous William Denny & Brothers’ Leven Shipyard at Dumbarton which built over 1500 ships, the greatest output of any Clyde shipbuilder in terns of numbers of vessels built. The No 3 dock was excavated in the 1960s at the same time that Denny’s went into voluntary liquidation.
Work progressing on the infilling of the Pudzeoch at Renfrew- presumably for more residential developments. Originally cut as part of a canal (hence
nearby), the Pudzeoch was a hive of activity until just a few years ago. It served as a fitting out Basin for William Simons Renfrew shipyard and a repair and lay-up berth for the Clyde Navigation Trust’s fleet of ferries, dredgers and hopper barges being immediately downstream of the Trusts Renfrew slip dock following transfer of these facilities from its former slip dock at Dalmuir.
The two SPT ferries Renfrew Rose and Yoker Swan, successors to the CNT ferries, were withdrawn from service ealier this year and they are currently laid up in the Rothesay Dock awaiting their fate. Meanwhile, the diminutive ferry Island Trader has taken over the Renfrew to Yoker ferry service on a privately financed basis. There has been a ferry across the Clyde at this point for about 800 years.
Since Clydeport, the private entity successor to the Clyde Navigation Trust, disposed of its once significant fleet of dredgers and hopper barges many years ago, dredging operations on the river has been subcontracted, mainly to the long established Westminster Dredging Company, and their dredger Medway II has been a familiar periodic visitor to the river for a number of years. However, in the last couple of weeks the modern and highly efficient suction dredger Shoalway has made her first appearance on the river, dredging in a number of locations - close to the tall ship Glenlee at Yorkhill Quay and off Clydebank at confluence of the rivers Clyde and Cart.. Therefore, meetings of Waverley and Shoalway have become quite frequent of late.
Shoalway undertaking dredging work off Clydebank as Waverley returns to the city from her normal sailing to Tighnabruaich on Glasgow Fair Saturday. The small red marker light that can be seen to the left of Shoalway's bow marks the end of the massive main launch ways of the former John Brown yard - cradle of many of the world's most famous passenger liners and warships. The slipway can be seen at low water but is submerged by a few feet at normal high tides.
On such a long sailing as this one the number of calling places is necessarily restricted. After clearing the navigation at the Tail of the Bank, the paddler headed direct to Largs where she arrived on time, two and a half hours after leaving her Plantation Quay berth. This is a commendable timing especially as it includes canting at the entrance of the Princes Dock immediately after departure - it can be difficult to maintain this time at normal cruising speed if its done against a strong flood tide in the river section. After embarking a good number of passengers at Largs the paddler proceeded swiftly southwards, passing hrough the Tan (the channel between the Greater and Lesser Cumbrae islands), round Garroch Head (at the southern end of Bute), across the Sound of Bute and around the Cock of Arran into Lochranza. The latter was for long a calling place on sailings to Campbeltown until the closure of the traditional wooden steamer pier in 1972. Calls by Waverley at Lochranza became possible again a few years ago when a new overnight berthing structure for the Lochranza to Cloanaig ferry operated by CalMac Ferries Ltd was constructed. In common with many of the piers on the west coast and islands of Scotland, and the ships operated by CalMac Ferries, Cowal Ferries and Northlink Ferries, Lochranza pier is owned by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd of Port Glasgow. This company originated as the Caledonian Steam Packet Company way back in 1889, becoming Caledonian MacBrayne Ltd in 1973 and Caledonian Maritime Assets in 2007.
After clearing Lochranza, Waverley proceeded down the Kilbrannan Sound (between Arran and Kintyre) giving good views of the Apostles of Catacol, Pirnmill and Carradale, where she had made that spectacular, (and probably one-off) call in September 1992. About 6 hours after leaving Glasgow the familiar old lighthouse on Davaar Island, sentinal guardian of the entrance to Campbeltown Loch, was off the port bow as Waverley approached the capital of Kintyre for her third and final visit of 2010.
As Waverley sailed into Campbeltown her 'Pilot Jack' (the name of the broad white bordered version of the UK Union Flag that is flown at the bow of a British merchant ship) was lowered and replaced by a much older Pilot Jack (shown in the picture above). This old flag was being given its first 'airing' in almost 46 years. It was last flown on the jackstaff of the magnificent Clyde turbine steamer Duchess of Montrose at the very end of of her 34 year career on the Clyde on her last visit to Campbeltown in August 1964. The splendid picture below, taken by Brian Hargreaves on 26th August 1964, shows the Duchess of Montrose departing Campbeltown with the Pilot Jack at her bow. A nice little bit of nostalgia that the flag was carried back to Campbeltown by Waverley 46 years later.
Th Duchess of Montrose was built by William Denny & Brothers at Dumbarton in 1930 and she was joined by her quasi sister ship, Duchess of Hamilton, which was constructed by the Harland & Wolff shipyard in Govan in 1932. These vessels represented the peak of style and performance of the hundreds of excursion steamers that have sailed on the Clyde since the first such vessel, Henry Bell's Comet, appeared in 1812. Each of the two 1930s Duchesses had Steam V passenger certificates that permitted them to carry over 1800 passengers. The Montrose's steam turbines were built by Denny's enginebuilding subsidiary, Denny & Co, at the Dennystown Forge, which was situated further up the River Leven than the shipyard. The Hamilton's machinery was constructed in her builder's workshops at Queens Island in Belfast. Both ships were capable of speeds well in excess of 20 knots which made them well suited to the longer Clyde excursion routes, to Campbeltown, Inveraray and, more rarely, Stranraer. Unlike the now ubiquitous Waverley, however, neither of these ships left the waters of the Clyde. Even towards the end of her career the Duchess of Montrose was a fast ship and, although racing of the Clyde steamers had long been frowned upon by 'the officials', it was keenly anticipated and enjoyed by regular passengers. On her sailings to Inverary, it was not unknown for the Montrose to enter into a little tussle of speed in the Kyles of Bute with her rival, the magnificent three funneled turbine steamer Saint Columba, operated by David MacBrayne Ltd. In the early 1960s summer Friday timetabling enabled her to challenge her sister, the Duchess of Hamilton, in the short stretch across the Firth between Largs and Rothesay. Duchess of Hamilton was under command of the legendary Captain Fergus B Murdoch MBE and the Montrose was under Captain John MacLeod.
Duchess of Montrose, and the famous Craigendoran paddle steamer Jeanie Deans (Waverley's big sister) fell foul of the infamous 'axe' weilded by Dr Beeching on the British Railways network and its associated coastal fleets in 1963. On 19 August 1965, a year after her last sailing, the magnificent Duchess of Montrose left her native Clyde waters for the first time and forever. She was towed to the shipbreaking yard of Van Heyghen Brothers at Ghent. Duchess of Hamilton remained in service until 1970 and was eventually demolished by the West of Scotland Shipbreaking Co at Troon in 1974.
Waverley offered the good folk of Campbeltown a 2 hour excursion to the Sanda Islands and towards the Mull of Kintyre and she was rewarded with good support from the locals and tourists - by now the sun was out, the wind was gentle and the sea was almost glassy calm. There follows a few pictures from that part of the Big Sail
The western extremity of Waverley's Big Sail was off the village of Southend at the bottom of the Kintyre peninsula where the prominent feature is the white painted pile of the former Keil School (above and below) - a couple gannets out fishing too!
Above, the clear atmosphere afforded us good views of the County Antrim coastline of Northern Ireland - with a large ACL container ship outward bound through the North Channel from the Irish Sea to the Atlantic Ocean
Off Kintyre we passed Ronja Viking, one of the modern Norwegian-owned fish farm servicing ships - possibly bound for Portavadie in Loch Fyne where vessels of her type are regular visitors
Ailsa Craig, sometimes called Paddy's Milestone, viewed from the west - with a wig of light cloud and a veil of sea mist
Below, have passed through the Sound of Sanda on the outward leg we returned outside the Sanda Islands (Sanda, Sheep Island and Glunimore) on the homeward voyage with great views of Sanda's spectacularly perched lighthouse
Slightly late and against the tide Waverley's engine speed was raised to circa 48 rpm on the return voyage a rare sight in these days of fuel economy.
Approaching Largs we noted the new Trinidad & Tobago Coastguard vessel Scarborough undertaking trials off the Portachur buoy.
TTS Scarborough and CalMac's Bute (the latter on last service run from Rothesay to Wemyss Bay)
Scarborough at rest on a golden sea
Waverley departing Largs (circa 2030) for Glasgow
At Largs in the Gloaming, the classic motor boat Britannia
(with TTS Scarborough in the background)
Homeward Bound off Wemyss Bay
- the end of a great day on the World's Last Seagoing Paddle Steamer
Clydebuilt ex Steam Yacht NAHLIN returns to service.
The former steam yacht NAHLIN, which was built at the John Brown shipyard in Clydebank in 1930, has recently returned to operational service. However, her original steam turbine prime movers have been removed and she is now powered by a diesel electric installation although she retains some form of steam-raising plant as she can be heard (and seen) exercising a fairly powerful steam whistle in the film of her, link below, passing Friedrichsort Lighthouse while running trials in the western Baltic Sea in April this year. (In fact she appears to have two steam whistles, rather like Waverley before her rebuild)
NAHLIN running trials on the Baltic, April 2010
The classic yacht was built for Lady Yule of Glasgow and in 1936 the yacht was chartered by King Edward VII for as cruise in the Adriatic Sea and down to Istanbul. The American divorcee Mrs Wallis Simpson was also aboard attracting media attention and a course of events that led to the abdication of the King.
In 1937 NAHLIN was sold to King Carol II of Romania to serve as his royal yacht but two years later, after he forsook his crown on the commencement of WWII the NAHLIN passed into the ownership of the Romanian Government. She had been renamed LUCEAFARUL (Evening Star) and in 1948 her name changed again to LIBERTATEA (Freedom). For 60 years she languished on the banks of the Danube until 1999 when she was purchased by British interests and her original name and port of registry (Glasgow) were restored to her. She spent some time in the Mersey before being towed to Germany in 2005. After 5 years the restoration is complete.
In the second link (below) the Red Duster can be seen flying proudly at her stern. The restored vessel looks absolutely stunning:
Classic Clyde-built yacht NAHLIN of Glasgow returns to operational service at Kiel Holtenau, 26th April 2010
Look forward to seeing her sail back up the Clyde some day
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Amy Coney Barrett is No Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ralph E. Stone, Salem-News.com Commentary
Is Judge Amy Coney Barrett tied to a far-right religious cult?
RBG was a leading voice for gender equality, women's interests, and civil rights and liberties. Barrett is not expected to fill her shoes.
(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - Trump has nominated Seventh Circuit Judge Amy Coney Barrett to replace Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg as justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Senate vetting process must include an exploration of Judge Barrett's membership in the People of Praise, a charismatic Christian group with a highly authoritarian internal structure and known for the submissive role played by women, some of whom were called “handmaids,” now called “a woman leader.”
Remember Margaret Atwood’s book The Handmaid’s Tale? Pope Francis has warned such groups against the temptation of “usurping individual freedom” of their members.
A former People of Praise member, Coral Theill, calls the group a cult and has been strongly critical of the group. She allegedly suffered “abuse and torture” while a member, stating in an interview that women are expected to be completely obedient to men and independent thinkers are “humiliated, interrogated, shamed and shunned.”
Judge Barrett is certainly no RBG, who was a leading voice for gender equality, women's interests, and civil rights and liberties.
Trump’s nomination of Judge Barrett dishonors RBG's memory and ignores her "most fervent wish” that she not be replaced until a new president is installed.
At issue is Judge Barrett’s independence as a Supreme Court justice at this critical time. Will Judge Barrett's loyalty to People of Praise supersede her oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States? And has Judge Barrett pledged loyalty to Trump? These are legitimate lines of inquiry for Senators.
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Anonymous November 25, 2020 11:45 pm (Pacific time)
That is true. Amy actually follows the constitution.
Ralph E. Stone November 2, 2020 4:06 pm (Pacific time)
Charles, What qualifications? She has only 2 years in private practice; never tried a case; never argued an appeal; never argued before the Supreme Court; Most private work involved civil cases, not criminal cases; and never served as a judge until 2017.
Anonymous October 20, 2020 1:45 am (Pacific time)
That’s true. She will actually follow the constitution
Charles October 13, 2020 6:19 am (Pacific time)
America should be honored that someone with Judge Amy Coney Barrett's qualifications would consider setting on the Supreme Court as a justice. As for her loyalty to the President, her appointment is for a lifetime. I doubt Donald Trump serves as President that long. But I wish he could. The Senate has the legal responsibility to act now. Let's hope the Democrat senators don't turn it into a circus of lies, as with Judge Kavanaugh.
Susan October 6, 2020 8:34 am (Pacific time)
I don't understand why she is referred to as 'Amy Coney Barett' instead of just Amy Barrett. It seems like a ploy to make her have more in common with RBG.
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composed by Willie Dixon
Baby, baby,
I'm gonna bring it on home to you
I done bought my ticket, I got my load
Conductor done hollered, "All, aboard!"
Take my seat and ride way back,
and watch this train move down the track
I think about the good times I once have had
Soul got happy now, my heart got glad
I think about the way you love me too
You can bet your life, I'm comin home to you
I'm goin home,
I'm gonna bring it on home, now
Gonna bring it on home,
bring it on home to you
Willie Dixon wrote this, and a host of other blues standards (like "Seventh Son" "Little Red Rooster"). The title of his 1970 album, I Am the Blues, would seem to be more than an idle boast.
Willie Dixon - I am the Blues
Born a seventh child on 1 July 1915 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Dixon set off on a life that sounds like a mix of Tom Sawyer and Rocky. Vicksburg sat on the Mississippi River and the commerce to cities like Memphis and New Orleans also brought a constant stream of music like Dixieland jazz and blues from performers ranging from itinerant minstrels to giants like Charlie Patton. His childhood was poor, with the Great Depression arriving while he was in his teens. Like many people fighting for survival during that time, he was arrested for various petty crimes, such as stealing the hardware from an abandoned house.
He arrived in Chicago in the mid-thirties at the age of 17 (after riding the rails and even being sent to a work camp after being arrested for "hoboing"), and was shortly named Illinois Golden Gloves Heavyweight Boxing Champion. He accomplished this feat with little training -- his years wandering the country having turned him into a formidable physical specimen (over 300 lbs.). What looked to be a promising boxing career (he had only four official fights, and some sparring with Joe Lewis) ended when he was suspended for brawling with his managers over money in the boxing commissioner's office.
From there, it was an arrest for ignoring his draft papers (a registered conscientious objector, he criticized the country's willingness to send his people to war, when they had been mistreated since their arrival). He was jailed and declared unfit for service in the end. After being let out of jail after a year, he got back into music with the formation of the Four Jumps of Jive in '42.
The great Willie Dixon
He later signed on with Chess Records as a songwriter and house bassist, and his big break came in 1952 when Muddy Waters recorded "Hoochie Coochie Man". While at Chess, Dixon performed some of his own songs, but it was his songwriting and arranging that Chess valued the most. His work became synonymous with certain artists like Little Walter ("Little Red Rooster") and Howlin' Wolf ("Wang Dang Doodle", "Spoonful", "Evil", and "Back Door Man").
Dixon's stature only grew with the British Invasion. The Rolling Stones took "Little Red Rooster" to Number One. "You Shook Me" and "I Can't Quit You Baby" were cornerstones of Led Zeppelin's first album). "Spoonful" was a hallmark of Cream. England was a country in the grip of blues fever, and Dixon had written most of the songs the country was discovering.
Like many blues artists, Dixon saw very little profit from his recordings (especially by the time younger acts started covering his material). His pay at the height of the Chess years was only $100 a week, hardly enough to support his family. In the '70s the publishing arm of Chess Records, Arc Records, sued Led Zeppelin over the group's use of "Bring It on Home" on their second album. Arc won, although Dixon saw no money from it. He ended up having to sue Arc music, in much the same way Arc had sued Zeppelin, to make things right. Later, Dixon would sue Zeppelin himself over the similarities between his "You Need Love" and Led Zeppelin's mega smash "Whole Lotta Love". Throughout the later stages of his career, Dixon was at the forefront of efforts to make record companies give artists their due (he even drew his friend Muddy Waters into the lawsuit against Arc). In 1982, he set up the Blues Heaven Foundation, for the express purpose of making sure royalties made it to musicians and their estates.
When listening to Dixon perform his own music, you hear a man who's certainly able as a singer, but not on the level of Muddy Waters or Howlin' Wolf. Everything about Dixon promises a raw, take-no-prisoners man's man. While those elements are certainly there, he's fairly mannered at the microphone, with little of the feral sexuality that Waters gave "Hoochie Coochie Man" or the barely-hinged menace that Wolf brought to "Evil". His grasp of musical subtlety, though, is truly stunning. It's not hard to believe that Dixon's compositional skills formed the backbone of Chess Records during its golden years. HoWillie was a bass playerrns, gentle piano, harmonicas -- everything we've come to think of as the Chicago sound -- is in Dixon's music.
That said, though, it's other musicians who hold the definitive versions of Dixon's songs. Muddy Waters practically owns "Hoochie Coochie Man" and "I Just Want to Make Love to You". No one will ever be able to separate Howlin' Wolf from "Backdoor Man" or "Spoonful". Dixon always seemed pretty even-keeled about this turn of events, enjoying his stature in the Chess house. Remarkably, he often had to fight to get his fellow blues giants to record his songs. At one point, he revealed, "a lot of times if I picked a song, the guy didn't want the song for himself. You had to use backwards psychology -- I'd say this is a song for Muddy Waters if I wanted Howlin' Wolf to do it because they seemed to have a little thing going on between them."
Shortly before his death in 1992, Dixon won a Grammy in 1988 for Hidden Charms. Not one of Dixon's stronger albums, Hidden Charms obviously gave the Grammy voters a chance to recognize someone who'd completely altered the blues. Not bad for roughly 70 years of struggle in the Depression, in the boxing ring, in jails, in recording studios, and in courtrooms. Dixon's ring career might have been short-lived, but he was a fighter to the core.
(source: http://www.popmatters.com/music/features/020628-blues4.shtml)
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Violens Announce New Album “True”
Release Track "Unfolding Black Wings"
Feb 21, 2012 By Mike Hilleary
Brooklyn three-piece Violens have announced the forthcoming release of the band's new album True, the follow-up to their 2011 debut Amoral. As a preview of their new work, the group has also released the new track "Unfolding Black Wings," which you can download below. True will be due out May 15 on Slumberland Records.
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Excerpt: The Long Now
How agriculture and humankind’s colonisation of Earth shaped the modern world
The Jolly Pilgrim, Part 6, musings 27
There are some who think human history would be more exciting if an island called Atlantis had once slipped beneath the Atlantic, or if aliens had helped the ancient Egyptians build the Pyramids. The reason people think history would be more interesting if those things were true (which they’re not) is because they haven’t grasped how extraordinary the actual truth about their world is beginning to look, or the captivating nature of the patterns now emerging.
Anthropologists, geneticists, linguists and archaeologists are piecing together the events which brought us here, reconstructing the plotline of humanity. That plotline consists of a vast weave of human dramas which took place across one hundred millennia with a cast of 100 billion humans, each generation in turn entering this stage, playing its part and returning to dust.
In order to understand my ultimate thesis – as to how we interpret what’s happening on this planet – there are two chunks of information about that plotline you’re going to need. The first is about agriculture and the effect it had on human society. The second is how we colonised this world. Not the European colonisation of the last millennia, but the original one back in prehistory.
Agriculture changed everything. It was the great watershed in history which transformed the human world.
Agriculture emerged in the Middle East about 10,000 BCE and fully agricultural societies were established in the Fertile Crescent (modern Iraq and the Levant) from about 7000 BCE. Agriculture then spread across the planet, transforming it from one filled with hunter-gatherer peoples into one filled with farmers. With the exception of a few groups living in marginal areas of savannah or rainforest (for example the Kalahari bushmen and New Guinea tribesmen), that process came to an end around 100 years before this book was written.
Once you start farming it’s almost impossible to go back. Historically, populations always grew with the food supply. Because agriculture produces more food than hunting and gathering, populations grow proportionally. Once a society has adopted agriculture, within a few generations its population is too large to be fed any other way. It’s called the ratchet effect. The human race was – and still is – trapped into farming.
Agriculture made life worse, not better. People in hunter-gatherer societies eat a well-balanced diet which is low in fat and high in protein. They live low-stress lives, don’t have to work very hard and get lots of leisure time. People living in traditional agrarian societies spend most of their lives working, rarely have enough food, have dull, poorly balanced diets and are more or less guaranteed to suffer periodic famines.
The archaeological record shows that once agriculture became the main method of food production in a region, people lost about two inches in height, had more diseases and worse teeth than their hunter-gatherer ancestors. They also almost certainly lived shorter lives. Humans did not evolve to be farmers, so it’s not surprising that it doesn’t suit us.
Combine harvesters and artificial fertilisers are very recent developments. When humanity invented agriculture, that meant subsistence agriculture. The life experience of the vast majority of people between the invention of farming and the past two centuries was one of grinding toil, endemic disease, bad food, periodic famine, almost no material possessions and only the slimmest prospect of a more interesting life.
In addition, the whole political apparatus of history with which everyone is familiar – countries, kings, warlords etc. – is entirely a consequence of agriculture. Before agriculture, people lived in tribes. Life wasn’t equitable, but social hierarchies were immeasurably flatter than they subsequently became. It was agriculture, the food surplus it created and the ability to support non-food producers which led to grand inequalities in human societies being instigated, reinforced and then institutionalised. A great deal of our subsequent religious, social and cultural history has been about the efforts of entrenched elites to make those inequalities appear natural, which they’re not.
We are all members of a species that has just gone through a baptism of fire. In most parts of the world it lasted several thousand years.
Humankind’s colonisation of planet Earth – the second chunk of information I need to give you – happened even earlier in prehistory.
Prehistoric colonisation routes
Humans belong to a primate family called the hominids. The hominid family evolved in Africa 4.5 million years ago and includes several other species, including Homo habilis, Homo floresiensis, Homo erectus and the Neanderthals. Various branches of the hominid family have been wandering around Africa, Europe and Asia for a million years. They’re all extinct apart from us.
We Homo sapiens also evolved in Africa, from Homo erectus, about 200,000 years ago. From there we went on to colonise not only Europe and Asia, but also the other continents. Here’s how it happened.
About 60,000 years ago a group of humans crossed the Red Sea from Africa to the Arabian Peninsula. From there they began spreading out. They first made their way along the coast of the Indian Ocean to Indonesia and Australia, then throughout the Middle East and Central Asia, from there into Europe and East Asia, across Siberia, over the Bering Strait, into North America and all the way down into South America.
Every habitable region of Africa, Asia, Europe and Australia had humans by 30,000 years ago. We crossed into North America about 12,500 years ago and had reached the southern tip of South America by 10,000 years ago. That left only the Pacific islands, which were colonised one by one from East Asia after about 1600 BCE. The last major landmass to receive human inhabitants was New Zealand, which the ancestors of the Maori people reached 1,000 years ago, thereby completing the colonisation of planet Earth.
Five hundred years after that, European ships began joining all those people together and mixing them up. Five hundred years after that, in one bohemian corner of that mixed-up world, I landed a job in a drag club.
An excerpt from the travel and philosophy book, The Jolly Pilgrim.
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This subchapter was named in honour of the Long Now foundation.
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HomePoliticsRice Market Liberalization: Economic Sense or Cultural Destruction?
Rice Market Liberalization: Economic Sense or Cultural Destruction?
August 29, 2009historymr. leePolitics2079Views
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Probably no other image sums up Korean culture more perfectly than the word ‘rice’. Since pre-historic Koreans began to systematically cultivate this crop thousands of years ago, the general credo ever since has been “We are the people of the rice”. I have asked Korean children what they can see on the moon, they often tell that they see rabbits milling the crop. And of course Chuseok (the most venerated of East Asian holidays), is mainly about celebrating the annual rice harvest.
Given the fact that rice is so entrenched in the national ethos, and that the United Nations International Year of Rice (2004) has only just ended, you would be excused for thinking that the three and a half million Korean farmers who make their living from growing rice are fairly well off.
Think again! Implications from recent discussions between Korea and major rice exporting nations seriously threaten rice farmers livelihoods, and some even think that the destruction of the lifeblood and foundation of Korean culture is on the way.
At the crux of the issue is South Korea’s commitment to World Agricultural Trade Liberalization, which it confirmed at the Uruguay (1) GATT round (the precursor of the WTO: World Trade Organization) in 1995. As a result of the Uruguay round the government opened most of its agricultural and fisheries markets to imported products in July 1997. Until very recently imported rice was still subject to a Minimum Market Access Quota (MMA) to protect the Korean rice industry. Last year though, the Roh administration, acknowledging pressure from its major trading partners, expressed a willingness to negotiate the opening of the market, with an agreement finally being brokered with nine exporting countries after many months of talks in late December.
For the first time, imported rice can directly be sold to local consumer. 10% of the total import market share will be available this year and 30% by 2010! Perhaps most significantly though, the new MMA can only be maintained until 2014, after which 100% market access must be allowed.
A brief lesson in the direct economic situation shows that international rice trade is not on an even plowing field. The United States contradicts one of the cornerstones of ‘the free market’ economy because between 1995 and 2002 it paid 7.8 billion dollars in (2) subsidies to its rice farmers, the top recipients being large corporate farms, which were already cost efficient and needed the assistance least. Because this rice is part paid for by the US taxpayer, it helps to make American rice four times cheaper for Korean consumers than the local product. Local farmer groups say it is plainly unfair, clearly illustrating the double standards pervading world trade and (3) globalization in general.
I traveled to get the direct story from Mr. Keesob Lee, a farmer from Yeoju, Kyonggi-Do province, one-hour southeast of Seoul. He is a lot more fortunate than many of his colleagues, because his property lies within an area regarded by many as the best rice-growing region in the nation. Still, he is struggling to earn a decent living for himself, his wife and two children.
“Farming in general just doesn’t pay anymore”, he says. “My income is so low that I have to tutor middle and high school kids for their mathematics and English grammar exams”.
Figures from the national statistics office back him up. In the six years from 1996–2002 average farm income (of which rice roughly constitutes fifty percent) rose by a mere five percent, whilst farm debt rose by a whopping seventy percent. Simply speaking, rice prices have not matched their production costs, or the general cost of living for farming families. In the last twelve years, as an increasing amount of growers have sold their land or have had their mortgages foreclosed, the farming population has decreased from 6.6 million, to about maybe half of that. It seems with this, lives have been hollowed out and past dreams confined to the dustbin of memory along the way.
Mr. Lee is rarely at his property these days; he is spending an increasing amount of time tutoring and leaving his wife at home to do the daily chores. “It is far more lucrative and rewarding than farming”, he tells me. “I don’t know what we would do without this extra income”.
He is fortunate that he has an education to do the in demand skill of tutoring. Many rice farmers have just an elementary school level of education, and in reality are poor candidates for the re-training doctrine, which globalization advocates. In Mr. Lee’s village, on the side of a platform tower regularly used by local seniors for recreational purposes, is a sign denouncing the deal, which is a figurative call to arms for the local residents to get out onto the streets and protest.
This village has by no means historically been a hotbed of activism, indeed in the National Assembly elections held in April last year, it was one of the few areas which supported the conservative Grand National Party, totally bucking the Uri Party wave which swept Kyonggi-Do. Like-minded people, however, who have been too busy to resort to any effective means of activism or protest in the past, now echo such sentiments throughout the Korean countryside, and feel that this is their last and only chance to stop the crushing of their livelihood.
One man Lee Kyun Hae, a resident of Jangsu, North Jeolla province, achieved world notoriety when he (4) immolated himself at a WTO meeting in Cancun, Mexico, in September 2003. Climbing a barricade that separated himself and thousands of other protesters from the meeting, he plunged a knife into his chest declaring, “The WTO kills farmers”. Mr. Lee’s story was typical of the average Korean farmer’s lot. He had operated a successful mixed farm producing rice, and grazing three hundred head of cattle on thirty hectares of land. However when the Korean government opened the market to cheaper Australian cattle in the 1990’s the price of beef collapsed and Mr. Lee slipped into debt and eventually lost everything.
Whilst such actions bring the issue to public attention there are numerous considerations (5) permeating society at the moment and it is possible that the “people of the rice’ are going to have re-arrange their outlook. A housewife in a middle class Seoul suburb echoes the typical response most urbanites give on the issue.
“Of course, I would like to buy Korean rice, I think the quality is better and I want to help my country’s farmers. So if I have enough money or if there is a special occasion I will buy it. But I also have to think of my family, if I need to save money I will buy Chinese, American or whatever rice is the cheapest”.
Whilst Mr. Lee questions the future for rice growers, he can’t help but also think about the new Korea.
“I’m a realist”, he says “we can’t stop this from happening. It will take about ten years to sort out. In that time many farmers will go bust, yet some may even do better. Because my farm grows Ichon/Yeoju rice, which is a superior grain; I may even do a little better because there’s potential for it to be marketed in Seoul as boutique rice”.
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EAT, SHOP & STAY
TRAILS TO EVERYWHERE
ABOUT LADYSMITH
LIFE IN LADYSMITH
LADYSMITH HISTORY
INVEST HERE
Heritage truly happens here! Ladysmith’s rich history spans First Nations beginnings through mining and logging eras. Residents place a very high value on preserving and celebrating our heritage. Those same values guide the town’s development plans, policies and guidelines. As a result, we’ve won awards for our commitment to heritage.
LADYSMITH HERITAGE TRAILS APP
To learn about Ladysmith’s history on the go, download the Ladysmith Heritage Trails & Opportunities app on Apple App store or Google Play store. Select a walk and your phone will notify you when you are near a heritage spot so you can read more about it.
LADYSMITH’S FOUNDING AND NAMING
The area we now call Ladysmith had its origins more than 5,000 years ago. Stz’uminus First Nations communities settled on the waterfront due to its natural harbour. The sea and coastline provided them with abundant fishing and hunting for generations. The town that stands today has its roots in an 1898 decision by James Dunsmuir, a son of coal baron Robert Dunsmuir. He chose Oyster Harbour as the shipping port for his nearby mine. A settlement then sprang up virtually overnight as miners moved here. They brought homes, shops, hotels and churches with them by rail from nearby Nanaimo. Many of those buildings still stand. You can see many of them, and other preserved artifacts, on heritage walking tours. The Town of Ladysmith was officially founded in 1904.
So how did Ladysmith gets its name? Dunsmuir chose it in honour of the end of the siege of Ladysmith, South Africa during the Boer War.
MINING, LOGGING ERA
From its modern founding in Edwardian times, Ladysmith’s early days were driven by natural resources.
Copper found on Mount Sicker south of town was shipped to a smelter here. Spurred by mining activity, our population mushroomed to nearly 5,000. The boom didn’t last, though. A miner’s strike went on for more than a year and saw many people to leave the area. The industry also ran into trouble when demand for coal began to slide. The mine closed in 1931. Families had to move to find new work, defaulting on paying their property taxes. The resulting economic downturn came on the heels of the Great Depression.
Salvation came later in the ‘30s in the form of the logging industry. The Comox Logging and Railway Company injected a new energy -– and payroll — into the community. Sawmills cut the logs. Timber replaced coal as the main product shipped through the harbour.
TODAY’S DIVERSIFIED ECONOMY
Logging enjoyed a 50-year run of good times. Today it’s still an important part of the regional economy but has a reduced role. Throughout all the peaks and valleys, Ladysmith has grown and diversified. Tourism, retail and other business sectors have all strengthened. New businesses have opened, broadening the services available here. Progressive projects like downtown revitalization created a sense of renewal. And our town has committed to honouring the rich cultural history of our Stz’uminus First Nation neighbours. Together we’re creating a prosperous future for generations to come
For more information on our heritage, visit the Ladysmith and District Historical Society.
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Praiz – “Folashade”
Praiz is back and this time around, the R&B/Soul singer & X3M Music act releases a single which serves as a reminder of why we fell in love with him several years ago on the Project Fame stage!
His voice is the star of the track as the instrumentals softly play in the background and the singer hits his notes so effortlessly.
In Folashade, the singer bares all in begging his woman to forgive him and come back to him which was birthed from a personal experience.
This track comes in anticipation for his highly anticipated album which is due for release in the first quarter of this year.
The song was produced by Praiz himself bringing forth his other talent in quality music production. The video, directed by Clarence Peters will be released shortly. Love and Loss never quite sounded so good. Listen for yourself below!
AUDIO: Praiz – “Folashade”
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Long-Cleared Algerian Prisoner Ahmed Belbacha Released from Guantánamo
I’m delighted to report that Ahmed Belbacha, an Algerian prisoner, has been released from Guantánamo. It’s always good news when a prisoner is released, and in Ahmed Belbacha’s case it is particularly reassuring, as I — and many other people around the world — have been following his case closely for many years. I first wrote about him in 2006, for my book The Guantánamo Files, and my first article mentioning him was back in June 2007. I have written about his case, and called for his release, on many occasions since.
Ahmed was cleared for release from Guantánamo twice — by a military review board under the Bush administration in February 2007, and by President Obama’s high-level, inter-agency Guantánamo Review Task Force, appointed by the president shortly after taking office in 2009.
Nevertheless, he was terrified of returning home, and, from 2007 onwards, tried to prevent his forced repatriation in the US courts. This seems to have annoyed the authorities in Algeria, as, in 2009, he was tried and sentenced in absentia, receiving a 20-year sentence for membership of a foreign terrorist group abroad. As his lawyers at Reprieve noted, despite repeated requests, no evidence was produced to support the conviction.
Although the US courts eventually refused to accept calls by Ahmed and other prisoners to prevent their enforced repatriation — or their transfer to other countries — the US authorities were concerned about Ahmed’s in absentia conviction as long ago as 2010, when they “expressed some concern” about repatriating him, as the Washington Post reported.
Fortunately, as Ahmed’s lawyers at Reprieve noted on his release, “The transfer is in accordance with his and his family’s wishes, and marks the end of a dreadful 12 years for Mr. Belbacha.” Reprieve also noted that they expect that “the efforts so far made by the Algerian authorities to end this injustice will now continue, so that Ahmed can return to his family as soon as possible,” adding, “His parents have been deeply worried and confused by the continued detention of their son, and Ahmed has repeatedly told his lawyers that his main concern is now to get home and help his brothers to look after them.” Sadly, during his 12 years of imprisonment without charge or trial, his grandmother died without him having had the opportunity to speak to her.
Reprieve’s lawyers also noted that they “have met with representatives of the Algerian government, and have been assured that Ahmed will be treated fairly and humanely on his return to the country” — worries based not only on his in absentia conviction, but also on the fact that the intelligence services can and do hold people (including returned Guantánamo prisoners) for 12 days on their return, and also because of the harassment to which other released Algerians have been subjected — and, in the case of Abdul Aziz Naji, returned in July 2010, the three-year sentence he received after another dubious trial.
Ahmed’s story
A gentle character, and just 5′ 3″ tall, Ahmed is 44 years old, but was just 32 when he was first seized and sold to the US military in Pakistan. He is one of eleven children, from a middle class family, and after high school he trained as an accountant for Algeria’s national oil company, Sonatrach, where he was also a star player on the company’s well-known football team. After undertaking his national service, he returned to Sonatrach, working in its commercial division.
However, as his lawyers at Reprieve explained, “his life was dramatically changed by the events of the civil war, when his army service and role at Sonatrach brought him to the attention of local militant Islamic groups.” After receiving threats against himself, and his family, Ahmed decided to seek asylum in Britain, travelling via France, and heading for Bournemouth, where he worked in a launderette, and then at the Swallow Royal Hotel. He was there during the 1999 Labour Party Conference, and was in charge of cleaning the room of John Prescott, the Deputy Prime Minister, a job he did so well that Prescott left him a thank you note and a tip.
Nevertheless, Ahmed was unsuccessful in his asylum application, and was turn down in 2001. He appealed, but, as Reprieve described it, “the procedure dragged on for months,” and, because he “was having increasing difficulty finding steady work and greatly feared deportation,” he “decided to travel to Pakistan, where he could take advantage of free educational programs to study the Koran,” in the hope that, after six months away, the UK economy “would be better and his job prospects would improve.”
Ahmed and a friend flew to Pakistan in June 2001, and, after some time there, decided to pay a visit to Afghanistan, staying for a while in an Algerian guest house.
While he was there, however, the 9/11 attacks took place, and then the US-led invasion began. As Reprieve noted, when the Northern Alliance began rounding up Arabs, he realised it was no longer safe in Afghanistan, and, like many others, travelled to Pakistan through the mountains, hoping to reach Islamabad and to fly home.
Instead, he “was seized in a small village and taken briefly to a border prison,” and “was then transferred to another prison six or seven hours’ drive away, where he was held for about two weeks and interrogated by the CIA.” He was then taken to Kandahar, to the US military’s first major prison in Afghanistan, where abuse was widespread, and in March 2002 he was flown to Guantánamo, where he endured twelve years of abuse and injustice.
Ahmed’s release
Last year, Ahmed responded to the ongoing injustice of Guantánamo by joining the prison-wide hunger strike that reminded the world of the men’s plight, and forced President Obama to promise to resume releasing prisoners.
It is fair to say, I believe, that without the majority of the men embarking on a prison-wide hunger strike, Ahmed might still have been waiting in Guantánamo for his release.
As Reprieve added in their press release, “Ahmed now needs to be returned to the safety and security of his home, as soon as possible, so that he can start to recover from the dreadful experience of the last 12 years in prison.”
Commenting on Ahmed’s release, Polly Rossdale, the deputy director of Reprieve’s Guantánamo team, said, “Ahmed’s last 12 years show how dangerous it is for us all if the time-tested procedures of open justice are disregarded. The US Government was happy to arrest and detain Ahmed for over a decade, without ever giving him a chance to answer their unfounded accusations. We applaud the efforts now being made — however late they come — to right some small portion of this wrong, and get prisoners home who should never have been forced to endure such a nightmare in the first place.”
Cliff Sloan, the State Department’s special envoy for the closure of Guantánamo, also issued a statement after Ahmed’s release. “We greatly appreciate the close cooperation of the government of Algeria in receiving one of its nationals from Guantánamo,” he stated, adding, “Today’s transfer represents another step in our ongoing efforts to close the detention facility at Guantánamo.”
Paul Lewis, Cliff Sloan’s counterpart at the Pentagon, added, “The transfer of this Algerian national from Guantánamo Bay is another step forward in our effort to reduce the population and close the detention facility responsibly,” adding, “I would like to thank Special Envoy Sloan’s office and the many others who worked on this transfer. Their work is greatly appreciated.”
Although Ahmed Belbacha has now been released, 75 other men cleared for release by the Guantánamo Review Task Force — 55 Yemenis and 20 men from other countries — are still held. Their release is just as urgent as Ahmed Belbacha’s, and I hope to hear soon that some of them have also been freed. The administration needs to realize as soon as possible that endless prevarication on releasing the Yemenis — because of security fears about their homeland — is both counter-productive and cruel. After all, what is worse than indefinite detention without charge or trial? The answer? Indefinite detention without charge or trial after a presidential task force approved your release.
It is four years and two months since these men were told that the US no longer wished to hold them, and that arrangements were being made for their transfer. How much longer must they wait?
Andy Worthington is a freelance investigative journalist, activist, author, photographer and film-maker. He is the co-founder of the “Close Guantánamo” campaign, and the author of The Guantánamo Files: The Stories of the 774 Detainees in America’s Illegal Prison (published by Pluto Press, distributed by Macmillan in the US, and available from Amazon — click on the following for the US and the UK) and of two other books: Stonehenge: Celebration and Subversion and The Battle of the Beanfield. He is also the co-director (with Polly Nash) of the documentary film, “Outside the Law: Stories from Guantánamo” (available on DVD here — or here for the US).
To receive new articles in your inbox, please subscribe to Andy’s RSS feed — and he can also be found on Facebook (and here), Twitter, Flickr and YouTube. Also see the six-part definitive Guantánamo prisoner list, and “The Complete Guantánamo Files,” an ongoing, 70-part, million-word series drawing on files released by WikiLeaks in April 2011. Also see the definitive Guantánamo habeas list and the chronological list of all Andy’s articles.
See the following for articles about the 142 prisoners released from Guantánamo from June 2007 to January 2009, and the 82 prisoners released from February 2009 to December 31, 2013, whose stories are covered in more detail than is available anywhere else –- either in print or on the Internet –- although many of them, of course, are also covered in The Guantánamo Files: June 2007 –- 2 Tunisians, 4 Yemenis (here, here and here); July 2007 –- 16 Saudis; August 2007 –- 1 Bahraini, 5 Afghans; September 2007 –- 16 Saudis; September 2007 –- 1 Mauritanian; September 2007 –- 1 Libyan, 1 Yemeni, 6 Afghans; November 2007 –- 3 Jordanians, 8 Afghans; November 2007 –- 14 Saudis; December 2007 –- 2 Sudanese; December 2007 –- 13 Afghans (here and here); December 2007 –- 3 British residents; December 2007 –- 10 Saudis; May 2008 –- 3 Sudanese, 1 Moroccan, 5 Afghans (here, here and here); July 2008 –- 2 Algerians; July 2008 –- 1 Qatari, 1 United Arab Emirati, 1 Afghan; August 2008 –- 2 Algerians; September 2008 –- 1 Pakistani, 2 Afghans (here and here); September 2008 –- 1 Sudanese, 1 Algerian; November 2008 –- 1 Kazakh, 1 Somali, 1 Tajik; November 2008 –- 2 Algerians; November 2008 –- 1 Yemeni (Salim Hamdan) repatriated to serve out the last month of his sentence; December 2008 –- 3 Bosnian Algerians; January 2009 –- 1 Afghan, 1 Algerian, 4 Iraqis; February 2009 — 1 British resident (Binyam Mohamed); May 2009 —1 Bosnian Algerian (Lakhdar Boumediene); June 2009 — 1 Chadian (Mohammed El-Gharani), 4 Uighurs to Bermuda, 1 Iraqi, 3 Saudis (here and here); August 2009 — 1 Afghan (Mohamed Jawad), 2 Syrians to Portugal; September 2009 — 1 Yemeni, 2 Uzbeks to Ireland (here and here); October 2009 — 1 Kuwaiti, 1 prisoner of undisclosed nationality to Belgium; October 2009 — 6 Uighurs to Palau; November 2009 — 1 Bosnian Algerian to France, 1 unidentified Palestinian to Hungary, 2 Tunisians to Italian custody; December 2009 — 1 Kuwaiti (Fouad al-Rabiah); December 2009 — 2 Somalis, 4 Afghans, 6 Yemenis; January 2010 — 2 Algerians, 1 Uzbek to Switzerland, 1 Egyptian, 1 Azerbaijani and 1 Tunisian to Slovakia; February 2010 — 1 Egyptian, 1 Libyan, 1 Tunisian to Albania, 1 Palestinian to Spain; March 2010 — 1 Libyan, 2 unidentified prisoners to Georgia, 2 Uighurs to Switzerland; May 2010 — 1 Syrian to Bulgaria, 1 Yemeni to Spain; July 2010 — 1 Yemeni (Mohammed Hassan Odaini); July 2010 — 1 Algerian, 1 Syrian to Cape Verde, 1 Uzbek to Latvia, 1 unidentified Afghan to Spain; September 2010 — 1 Palestinian, 1 Syrian to Germany; January 2011 – 1 Algerian; April 2012 — 2 Uighurs to El Salvador; July 2012 — 1 Sudanese; September 2012 — 1 Canadian (Omar Khadr) to ongoing imprisonment in Canada; August 2013 — 2 Algerians; December 2013 — 2 Algerians, 2 Saudis, 2 Sudanese and 3 Uighurs to Slovakia.
Posted in Ahmed Belbacha, Algerians in Guantanamo, Guantanamo, Guantanamo lawyers, Prisoners released from Guantanamo Tagged Ahmed Belbacha, Algerians in Guantanamo, Cliff Sloan, Guantanamo, Paul Lewis, Polly Rossdale, Reprieve
Yesterday, after I posted the latest “Close Guantanamo” newsletter, featuring the news of Ahmed’s release, Abzter Buffness wrote:
HE’S BEEN RELEASED? ALHAMDULILLAH WILL HE GET A PAYOUT FOR THE FALSE IMPRISONMENT ANDY?
...on March 14th, 2014 at 11:28 pm
No, there are no payouts by the US for former Guantanamo prisoners, Abzter. The only people who’ve ever received any financial compensation are the British prisoners by the British government (to get them to drop a damaging civil claim for damages), and two victims of extraordinary rendition and torture who were never in Guantanamo – Maher Arar by the Canadian government (for their role in his kidnap in the US and rendition to torture in Syria) and a small payment by Macedonia to Khaled El-Masri, the German citizen sent to a black site as a case of mistaken identity.
Willy Bach wrote:
Thanks Andy, some good news every time an abductee gets released from Guantanamo. They have difficult lives ahead and need support. Abzter asked a good question about compensation, but the USA is entitled to treat everyone else like dirt under their feet. Changing that paradigm is a hard lesson that needs to be learned.
Thanks, Willy. Yes, I agree that the US desperately needs to change its approach, but how is that possible without a leader prepared to stand up and say enough is enough, and to insist that crimes committed by the executive must be addressed?
arcticredriver says...
Thanks for reporting this excellent news Andy.
With regard to compensation, what if the USA had compensated all, without regard to the compensation looking like an admission they had done something wrong. Of course torturing the captives was wrong. What if they had given them a generous pension?
Professional alarmists like to claim a substantial fraction of the released captives now “support terrorism”. If captives received a generous pension, scholarships to reskill themselves, and other readjustment support — but the pension and other benefits would be lost if they chose to “support terrorism” — how many of the one or two dozen who genuinely have supported terrorism would have instead chosen to stick to confining their protests to letter writing, interviews, and other legal, mainstream methods?
When holding someone in Guantanamo costs a million dollars a year, a generous pension would not only look better, but would be cheaper than continued detention.
...on March 15th, 2014 at 7:22 am
Thanks, arcticredriver. A great, logical argument.
So that’s out of the question, then. Logic has no place in the running of Guantanamo, or America’s conduct in the “war on terror.”
...on March 15th, 2014 at 10:27 am
Alexandra Mafham says...
Do we have any updates on him please? Was he mistreated by authorities on his return? Is he SAFE at home with his family?
...on September 6th, 2014 at 1:59 pm
I have not heard anything, Alexandra, which I suspect is good news, as Reprieve would, I am sure, publicise anything untoward – such as a decision by the government to enforce his in absentia court conviction. On his release, Reprieve stated that they had “met with representatives of the Algerian government,” and had “been assured that Ahmed [would] be treated fairly and humanely on his return to the country.”
That said, to the best of my knowledge, every returned Algerian eventually ends up having to face a trial, but I think that only one of the released men has ended up being convicted as a result.
Thank you for your reply, Andy. May I ask about the Algerian who was convicted? Do you know what his status is please?
...on September 8th, 2014 at 10:34 pm
His name is Abdul Aziz Naji, and he received a three-year sentence in November 2012: http://www.andyworthington.co.uk/2012/02/09/an-update-on-the-plight-of-former-guantanamo-prisoner-abdul-aziz-naji-sentenced-to-three-years-in-prison-in-algeria/
The most recent news about him was a year ago: http://www.andyworthington.co.uk/2013/09/18/algerias-ongoing-persecution-of-former-guantanamo-prisoner-abdul-aziz-naji/
On December 10, 2014, Reprieve issued the following press release:
Algerian court clears ex-Guantanamo detainee
The criminal court in Algiers today dropped all charges against Reprieve’s client, Ahmad Belbacha, citing “lack of evidence” as the reason for its decision.
The decision overturned a 20-year sentence which the court had given Ahmad in 2009 – in a hearing that neither Ahmad, his family, or any lawyer attended, or were even informed was due to take place.
Ahmad was released from Guantanamo Bay in March 2014, seven years after his case was first reviewed by a Bush-era panel and he was cleared for transfer. Ahmad’s file was scrutinised again in 2009 by six independent US government agencies, including the CIA and FBI, who unanimously agreed that he should be released from US detention.
After his eventual release from Guantanamo, and return to Algeria, Ahmad was summoned in June for a retrial of the 20 year sentence he had received in absentia. The judge in the June hearing postponed the case, because the prosecution file was empty. Today’s ruling – in which the judge cited “lack of evidence” before throwing the case out and acquitting Ahmad of all charges – finally marks the end of more than a decade of struggle to prove his innocence.
Alka Pradhan, staff attorney at human rights NGO Reprieve said: “We are so happy for Ahmad and his family, but they should never have been made to pay this heavy price. The Algerian justice system today gave Ahmad what he never received from the Americans, and which 136 men detained in Guantanamo today still fail to receive from them: a day in court, a chance to present a defence, and a public examination of the facts. What that court in Algiers found today was that the ‘evidence’ against Ahmad wasn’t just paper thin – it didn’t exist at all. We hope that all those other men still held without trial will soon get their chance to show the same.”
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This article is about the building material. For other uses, see Brick (disambiguation).
A single brick
A wall constructed in glazed-headed Flemish bond with bricks of various shades and lengths
An old brick wall in English bond laid with alternating courses of headers and stretchers
A brick is a type of block used to build walls, pavements and other elements in masonry construction. Properly, the term brick denotes a block composed of dried clay, but is now also used informally to denote other chemically cured construction blocks. Bricks can be joined together using mortar, adhesives or by interlocking them.[1][2] Bricks are produced in numerous classes, types, materials, and sizes which vary with region and time period, and are produced in bulk quantities.
Block is a similar term referring to a rectangular building unit composed of similar materials, but is usually larger than a brick. Lightweight bricks (also called lightweight blocks) are made from expanded clay aggregate.
Fired bricks are one of the longest-lasting and strongest building materials, sometimes referred to as artificial stone, and have been used since circa 4000 BC. Air-dried bricks, also known as mudbricks, have a history older than fired bricks, and have an additional ingredient of a mechanical binder such as straw.
Bricks are laid in courses and numerous patterns known as bonds, collectively known as brickwork, and may be laid in various kinds of mortar to hold the bricks together to make a durable structure.
1.1 Middle East and South Asia
1.4 Industrial era
2 Methods of manufacture
2.1 Mudbrick
2.2 Fired brick
2.2.1 Shaping methods
2.2.2 Kilns
2.2.3 Influences on colour
2.3 Chemically set bricks
2.3.1 Calcium-silicate bricks
2.3.2 Concrete bricks
2.4 Compressed earth blocks
4 Optimal dimensions, characteristics, and strength
5 Use
Bricked Front Street along the Cane River in historic Natchitoches, Louisiana
Middle East and South Asia
Remains of 3rd century BC Murugan Temple, Saluvankuppam, Tamil Nadu, India
The brickwork of Shebeli Tower in Iran displays 12th-century craftsmanship
The ancient Jetavanaramaya stupa in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka is one of the largest brick structures in the world.
The earliest bricks were dried brick, meaning that they were formed from clay-bearing earth or mud and dried (usually in the sun) until they were strong enough for use. The oldest discovered bricks, originally made from shaped mud and dating before 7500 BC, were found at Tell Aswad, in the upper Tigris region and in southeast Anatolia close to Diyarbakir.[3] The South Asian inhabitants of Mehrgarh also constructed, and lived in, air-dried mudbrick houses between 7000–3300 BC.[4] Other more recent findings, dated between 7,000 and 6,395 BC, come from Jericho, Catal Hüyük, the ancient Egyptian fortress of Buhen, and the ancient Indus Valley cities of Mohenjo-daro, Harappa,[5] and Mehrgarh.[6] Ceramic, or fired brick was used as early as 3000 BC in early Indus Valley cities like Kalibangan.[7]
The earliest fired bricks appeared in Neolithic China around 4400 BC at Chengtoushan, a walled settlement of the Daxi culture.[8] These bricks were made of red clay, fired on all sides to above 600 °C, and used as flooring for houses. By the Qujialing period (3300 BC), fired bricks were being used to pave roads and as building foundations at Chengtoushan.[9]
Bricks continued to be used during 2nd millennium BC at a site near Xi'an.[10] Fired bricks were found in Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) ruins, where they were produced on a large scale.[11][12][13] The carpenter's manual Yingzao Fashi, published in 1103 at the time of the Song dynasty described the brick making process and glazing techniques then in use. Using the 17th-century encyclopaedic text Tiangong Kaiwu, historian Timothy Brook outlined the brick production process of Ming Dynasty China:
...the kilnmaster had to make sure that the temperature inside the kiln stayed at a level that caused the clay to shimmer with the colour of molten gold or silver. He also had to know when to quench the kiln with water so as to produce the surface glaze. To anonymous labourers fell the less skilled stages of brick production: mixing clay and water, driving oxen over the mixture to trample it into a thick paste, scooping the paste into standardised wooden frames (to produce a brick roughly 42 cm long, 20 cm wide, and 10 cm thick), smoothing the surfaces with a wire-strung bow, removing them from the frames, printing the fronts and backs with stamps that indicated where the bricks came from and who made them, loading the kilns with fuel (likelier wood than coal), stacking the bricks in the kiln, removing them to cool while the kilns were still hot, and bundling them into pallets for transportation. It was hot, filthy work.
Main article: Roman brick
The Roman Basilica Aula Palatina in Trier, Germany, built with fired bricks in the 4th century as an audience hall for Constantine I
The world's highest brick tower: St. Martin's Church in Landshut, Germany, completed in 1500
Malbork Castle, former Ordensburg of the Teutonic Order – biggest brick castle in the world
Chile house in Hamburg, Germany
Early civilisations around the Mediterranean adopted the use of fired bricks, including the Ancient Greeks and Romans. The Roman legions operated mobile kilns,[14] and built large brick structures throughout the Roman Empire, stamping the bricks with the seal of the legion.
During the Early Middle Ages the use of bricks in construction became popular in Northern Europe, after being introduced there from Northern-Western Italy. An independent style of brick architecture, known as brick Gothic (similar to Gothic architecture) flourished in places that lacked indigenous sources of rocks. Examples of this architectural style can be found in modern-day Denmark, Germany, Poland, and Russia.
This style evolved into Brick Renaissance as the stylistic changes associated with the Italian Renaissance spread to northern Europe, leading to the adoption of Renaissance elements into brick building. A clear distinction between the two styles only developed at the transition to Baroque architecture. In Lübeck, for example, Brick Renaissance is clearly recognisable in buildings equipped with terracotta reliefs by the artist Statius von Düren, who was also active at Schwerin (Schwerin Castle) and Wismar (Fürstenhof).
Long-distance bulk transport of bricks and other construction equipment remained prohibitively expensive until the development of modern transportation infrastructure, with the construction of canal, roads, and railways.
Industrial era
Production of bricks increased massively with the onset of the Industrial Revolution and the rise in factory building in England. For reasons of speed and economy, bricks were increasingly preferred as building material to stone, even in areas where the stone was readily available. It was at this time in London that bright red brick was chosen for construction to make the buildings more visible in the heavy fog and to help prevent traffic accidents.[15]
The transition from the traditional method of production known as hand-moulding to a mechanised form of mass-production slowly took place during the first half of the nineteenth century. Possibly the first successful brick-making machine was patented by Henry Clayton, employed at the Atlas Works in Middlesex, England, in 1855, and was capable of producing up to 25,000 bricks daily with minimal supervision.[16] His mechanical apparatus soon achieved widespread attention after it was adopted for use by the South Eastern Railway Company for brick-making at their factory near Folkestone.[17] The Bradley & Craven Ltd 'Stiff-Plastic Brickmaking Machine' was patented in 1853, apparently predating Clayton. Bradley & Craven went on to be a dominant manufacturer of brickmaking machinery.[18] Predating both Clayton and Bradley & Craven Ltd. however was the brick making machine patented by Richard A. Ver Valen of Haverstraw, New York, in 1852.[19]
The demand for high office building construction at the turn of the 20th century led to a much greater use of cast and wrought iron, and later, steel and concrete. The use of brick for skyscraper construction severely limited the size of the building – the Monadnock Building, built in 1896 in Chicago, required exceptionally thick walls to maintain the structural integrity of its 17 storeys.
Following pioneering work in the 1950s at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and the Building Research Establishment in Watford, UK, the use of improved masonry for the construction of tall structures up to 18 storeys high was made viable. However, the use of brick has largely remained restricted to small to medium-sized buildings, as steel and concrete remain superior materials for high-rise construction.[20]
Methods of manufacture
Brick making at the beginning of the 20th century
Three basic types of brick are un-fired, fired, and chemically set bricks. Each type is manufactured differently.
Mudbrick
Main article: Mudbrick
Unfired bricks, also known as mudbricks, are made from a wet, clay-containing soil mixed with straw or similar binders. They are air-dried until ready for use.
Fired brick
Raw bricks sun-drying before being fired
Fired bricks are burned in a kiln which makes them durable. Modern, fired, clay bricks are formed in one of three processes – soft mud, dry press, or extruded. Depending on the country, either the extruded or soft mud method is the most common, since they are the most economical.
Normally, bricks contain the following ingredients:[21]
Silica (sand) – 50% to 60% by weight
Alumina (clay) – 20% to 30% by weight
Lime – 2 to 5% by weight
Iron oxide – ≤ 7% by weight
Magnesia – less than 1% by weight
Shaping methods
Three main methods are used for shaping the raw materials into bricks to be fired:
Molded bricks – These bricks start with raw clay, preferably in a mix with 25–30% sand to reduce shrinkage. The clay is first ground and mixed with water to the desired consistency. The clay is then pressed into steel moulds with a hydraulic press. The shaped clay is then fired ("burned") at 900–1000 °C to achieve strength.
Dry-pressed bricks – The dry-press method is similar to the soft-mud moulded method, but starts with a much thicker clay mix, so it forms more accurate, sharper-edged bricks. The greater force in pressing and the longer burn make this method more expensive.
Extruded bricks – For extruded bricks the clay is mixed with 10–15% water (stiff extrusion) or 20–25% water (soft extrusion) in a pugmill. This mixture is forced through a die to create a long cable of material of the desired width and depth. This mass is then cut into bricks of the desired length by a wall of wires. Most structural bricks are made by this method as it produces hard, dense bricks, and suitable dies can produce perforations as well. The introduction of such holes reduces the volume of clay needed, and hence the cost. Hollow bricks are lighter and easier to handle, and have different thermal properties from solid bricks. The cut bricks are hardened by drying for 20 to 40 hours at 50 to 150 °C before being fired. The heat for drying is often waste heat from the kiln.
Raw (green) Indian brick
Xhosa brickmaker at kiln near Ngcobo in 2007
A brickmaker in India – Tashrih al-aqvam (1825)
In many modern brickworks, bricks are usually fired in a continuously fired tunnel kiln, in which the bricks are fired as they move slowly through the kiln on conveyors, rails, or kiln cars, which achieves a more consistent brick product. The bricks often have lime, ash, and organic matter added, which accelerates the burning process.
The other major kiln type is the Bull's Trench Kiln (BTK), based on a design developed by British engineer W. Bull in the late 19th century.
An oval or circular trench is dug, 6–9 metres wide, 2-2.5 metres deep, and 100–150 metres in circumference. A tall exhaust chimney is constructed in the centre. Half or more of the trench is filled with "green" (unfired) bricks which are stacked in an open lattice pattern to allow airflow. The lattice is capped with a roofing layer of finished brick.
In operation, new green bricks, along with roofing bricks, are stacked at one end of the brick pile. Historically, a stack of unfired bricks covered for protection from the weather was called a "hack".[22] Cooled finished bricks are removed from the other end for transport to their destinations. In the middle, the brick workers create a firing zone by dropping fuel (coal, wood, oil, debris, and so on) through access holes in the roof above the trench.
The advantage of the BTK design is a much greater energy efficiency compared with clamp or scove kilns. Sheet metal or boards are used to route the airflow through the brick lattice so that fresh air flows first through the recently burned bricks, heating the air, then through the active burning zone. The air continues through the green brick zone (pre-heating and drying the bricks), and finally out the chimney, where the rising gases create suction that pulls air through the system. The reuse of heated air yields savings in fuel cost.
As with the rail process, the BTK process is continuous. A half-dozen labourers working around the clock can fire approximately 15,000–25,000 bricks a day. Unlike the rail process, in the BTK process the bricks do not move. Instead, the locations at which the bricks are loaded, fired, and unloaded gradually rotate through the trench.[23]
Influences on colour
Yellow London Stocks at Waterloo station
The fired colour of tired clay bricks is influenced by the chemical and mineral content of the raw materials, the firing temperature, and the atmosphere in the kiln. For example, pink bricks are the result of a high iron content, white or yellow bricks have a higher lime content. Most bricks burn to various red hues; as the temperature is increased the colour moves through dark red, purple, and then to brown or grey at around 1,300 °C (2,372 °F). The names of bricks may reflect their origin and colour, such as London stock brick and Cambridgeshire White. Brick tinting may be performed to change the colour of bricks to blend-in areas of brickwork with the surrounding masonry.
An impervious and ornamental surface may be laid on brick either by salt glazing, in which salt is added during the burning process, or by the use of a slip, which is a glaze material into which the bricks are dipped. Subsequent reheating in the kiln fuses the slip into a glazed surface integral with the brick base.
Chemically set bricks
Chemically set bricks are not fired but may have the curing process accelerated by the application of heat and pressure in an autoclave.
Calcium-silicate bricks
Swedish Mexitegel is a sand-lime or lime-cement brick.
Calcium-silicate bricks are also called sandlime or flintlime bricks, depending on their ingredients. Rather than being made with clay they are made with lime binding the silicate material. The raw materials for calcium-silicate bricks include lime mixed in a proportion of about 1 to 10 with sand, quartz, crushed flint, or crushed siliceous rock together with mineral colourants. The materials are mixed and left until the lime is completely hydrated; the mixture is then pressed into moulds and cured in an autoclave for three to fourteen hours to speed the chemical hardening.[24] The finished bricks are very accurate and uniform, although the sharp arrises need careful handling to avoid damage to brick and bricklayer. The bricks can be made in a variety of colours; white, black, buff, and grey-blues are common, and pastel shades can be achieved. This type of brick is common in Sweden, Belarus, Russia and other post-Soviet countries, especially in houses built or renovated in the 1970s. A version known as fly ash bricks, manufactured using fly ash, lime, and gypsum (known as the FaL-G process) are common in South Asia. Calcium-silicate bricks are also manufactured in Canada and the United States, and meet the criteria set forth in ASTM C73 – 10 Standard Specification for Calcium Silicate Brick (Sand-Lime Brick).
Concrete bricks
Main article: Concrete masonry unit
A concrete brick-making assembly line in Guilinyang Town, Hainan, China. This operation produces a pallet containing 42 bricks, approximately every 30 seconds.
Bricks formed from concrete are usually termed as blocks or concrete masonry unit, and are typically pale grey. They are made from a dry, small aggregate concrete which is formed in steel moulds by vibration and compaction in either an "egglayer" or static machine. The finished blocks are cured, rather than fired, using low-pressure steam. Concrete bricks and blocks are manufactured in a wide range of shapes, sizes and face treatments – a number of which simulate the appearance of clay bricks.
Concrete bricks are available in many colours and as an engineering brick made with sulfate-resisting Portland cement or equivalent. When made with adequate amount of cement they are suitable for harsh environments such as wet conditions and retaining walls. They are made to standards BS 6073, EN 771-3 or ASTM C55. Concrete bricks contract or shrink so they need movement joints every 5 to 6 metres, but are similar to other bricks of similar density in thermal and sound resistance and fire resistance.[24]
Compressed earth blocks
A brick kiln in India
Main article: Compressed earth block
Compressed earth blocks are made mostly from slightly moistened local soils compressed with a mechanical hydraulic press or manual lever press. A small amount of a cement binder may be added, resulting in a stabilised compressed earth block.
This wall in Beacon Hill, Boston, shows different types of brickwork and stone foundations
There are thousands of types of bricks that are named for their use, size, forming method, origin, quality, texture, and/or materials.
Categorized by manufacture method:
Extruded – made by being forced through an opening in a steel die, with a very consistent size and shape.
Wire-cut – cut to size after extrusion with a tensioned wire which may leave drag marks
Moulded – shaped in moulds rather than being extruded
Machine-moulded – clay is forced into moulds using pressure
Handmade – clay is forced into moulds by a person
Dry-pressed – similar to soft mud method, but starts with a much thicker clay mix and is compressed with great force.
Categorized by use:
Common or building – A brick not intended to be visible, used for internal structure
Face – A brick used on exterior surfaces to present a clean appearance
Hollow – not solid, the holes are less than 25% of the brick volume
Perforated – holes greater than 25% of the brick volume
Keyed – indentations in at least one face and end to be used with rendering and plastering
Paving – brick intended to be in ground contact as a walkway or roadway
Thin – brick with normal height and length but thin width to be used as a veneer
Specialized use bricks:
Chemically resistant – bricks made with resistance to chemical reactions
Acid brick – acid resistant bricks
Engineering – a type of hard, dense, brick used where strength, low water porosity or acid (flue gas) resistance are needed. Further classified as type A and type B based on their compressive strength
Accrington – a type of engineering brick from England
Fire or refractory – highly heat-resistant bricks
Clinker – a vitrified brick
Ceramic glazed – fire bricks with a decorative glazing
Bricks named for place of origin:
Cream City brick – a light yellow brick made in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Dutch brick – a hard light coloured brick originally from the Netherlands
Fareham red brick – a type of construction brick
London stock brick – type of handmade brick which was used for the majority of building work in London and South East England until the growth in the use of machine-made bricks
Nanak Shahi bricks – a type of decorative brick in India
Roman brick – a long, flat brick typically used by the Romans
Staffordshire blue brick – a type of construction brick from England
Optimal dimensions, characteristics, and strength
Comparison of typical brick sizes of assorted countries with isometric projections and dimensions in millimetres
Loose bricks
For efficient handling and laying, bricks must be small enough and light enough to be picked up by the bricklayer using one hand (leaving the other hand free for the trowel). Bricks are usually laid flat, and as a result, the effective limit on the width of a brick is set by the distance which can conveniently be spanned between the thumb and fingers of one hand, normally about 100 mm (4 in). In most cases, the length of a brick is twice its width plus the width of a mortar joint, about 200 mm (8 in) or slightly more. This allows bricks to be laid bonded in a structure which increases stability and strength (for an example, see the illustration of bricks laid in English bond, at the head of this article). The wall is built using alternating courses of stretchers, bricks laid longways, and headers, bricks laid crossways. The headers tie the wall together over its width. In fact, this wall is built in a variation of English bond called English cross bond where the successive layers of stretchers are displaced horizontally from each other by half a brick length. In true English bond, the perpendicular lines of the stretcher courses are in line with each other.
A bigger brick makes for a thicker (and thus more insulating) wall. Historically, this meant that bigger bricks were necessary in colder climates (see for instance the slightly larger size of the Russian brick in table below), while a smaller brick was adequate, and more economical, in warmer regions. A notable illustration of this correlation is the Green Gate in Gdansk; built in 1571 of imported Dutch brick, too small for the colder climate of Gdansk, it was notorious for being a chilly and drafty residence. Nowadays this is no longer an issue, as modern walls typically incorporate specialised insulation materials.
The correct brick for a job can be selected from a choice of colour, surface texture, density, weight, absorption, and pore structure, thermal characteristics, thermal and moisture movement, and fire resistance.
Face brick ("house brick") sizes, (alphabetical order)
Metric (mm)
Imperial (inches)
Australia 230 mm × 110 mm × 76 mm 9.1 in × 4.3 in × 3.0 in
Denmark 228 × 108 × 54 9.0 × 4.3 × 2.1
Germany 240 × 115 × 71 9.4 × 4.5 × 2.8
India 228 × 107 × 69 9.0 × 4.2 × 2.7
Romania 240 × 115 × 63 9.4 × 4.5 × 2.5
Russia 250 × 120 × 65 9.8 × 4.7 × 2.6
South Africa 222 × 106 × 73 8.7 × 4.2 × 2.9
Sweden 250 × 120 × 62 9.8 × 4.7 × 2.4
United Kingdom 215 × 102.5 × 65 8 1⁄2 × 4 × 2 1⁄2
United States 194 × 92 × 57 7.6 × 3.6 × 2.2
In England, the length and width of the common brick has remained fairly constant over the centuries (but see brick tax), but the depth has varied from about two inches (51 mm) or smaller in earlier times to about 2 1⁄2 inches (64 mm) more recently. In the United Kingdom, the usual size of a modern brick is 215 mm × 102.5 mm × 65 mm (8 1⁄2 in × 4 in × 2 1⁄2 in), which, with a nominal 10 millimetres (3⁄8 in) mortar joint, forms a unit size of 225 by 112.5 by 75 millimetres (9 in × 4 1⁄2 in × 3 in), for a ratio of 6:3:2.
In the United States, modern standard bricks are specified for various uses;[25] most are sized at about 8 × 3 5⁄8 × 2 1⁄4 inches (203 × 92 × 57 mm). The more commonly used is the modular brick 7 5⁄8 × 3 5⁄8 × 2 1⁄4 inches (194 × 92 × 57 mm). This modular brick of 7 5⁄8 with a 3⁄8 mortar joint eases the calculation of the number of bricks in a given wall.[26]
Some brickmakers create innovative sizes and shapes for bricks used for plastering (and therefore not visible on the inside of the building) where their inherent mechanical properties are more important than their visual ones.[27] These bricks are usually slightly larger, but not as large as blocks and offer the following advantages:
A slightly larger brick requires less mortar and handling (fewer bricks), which reduces cost
Their ribbed exterior aids plastering
More complex interior cavities allow improved insulation, while maintaining strength.
Blocks have a much greater range of sizes. Standard co-ordinating sizes in length and height (in mm) include 400×200, 450×150, 450×200, 450×225, 450×300, 600×150, 600×200, and 600×225; depths (work size, mm) include 60, 75, 90, 100, 115, 140, 150, 190, 200, 225, and 250. They are usable across this range as they are lighter than clay bricks. The density of solid clay bricks is around 2000 kg/m³: this is reduced by frogging, hollow bricks, and so on, but aerated autoclaved concrete, even as a solid brick, can have densities in the range of 450–850 kg/m³.
Bricks may also be classified as solid (less than 25% perforations by volume, although the brick may be "frogged," having indentations on one of the longer faces), perforated (containing a pattern of small holes through the brick, removing no more than 25% of the volume), cellular (containing a pattern of holes removing more than 20% of the volume, but closed on one face), or hollow (containing a pattern of large holes removing more than 25% of the brick's volume). Blocks may be solid, cellular or hollow
The term "frog" can refer to the indentation or the implement used to make it. Modern brickmakers usually use plastic frogs but in the past they were made of wood.
Brick arch from a vault in Roman Bath – England
A brick section of the old Dixie Highway, United States
The compressive strength of bricks produced in the United States ranges from about 7 to 103 MPa (1,000 to 15,000 lbf/in2), varying according to the use to which the brick are to be put. In England clay bricks can have strengths of up to 100 MPa, although a common house brick is likely to show a range of 20–40 MPa.
In the United States, bricks have been used for both buildings and pavements. Examples of brick use in buildings can be seen in colonial era buildings and other notable structures around the country. Bricks have been used in pavements especially during the late 19th century and early 20th century. The introduction of asphalt and concrete reduced the use of brick pavements, but they are still sometimes installed as a method of traffic calming or as a decorative surface in pedestrian precincts. For example, in the early 1900s, most of the streets in the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, were paved with bricks. Today, there are only about 20 blocks of brick-paved streets remaining (totalling less than 0.5 percent of all the streets in the city limits).[28] Much like in Grand Rapids, municipalities across the United States began replacing brick streets with inexpensive asphalt concrete by the mid-20th century.[29]
Bricks in the metallurgy and glass industries are often used for lining furnaces, in particular refractory bricks such as silica, magnesia, chamotte and neutral (chromomagnesite) refractory bricks. This type of brick must have good thermal shock resistance, refractoriness under load, high melting point, and satisfactory porosity. There is a large refractory brick industry, especially in the United Kingdom, Japan, the United States, Belgium and the Netherlands.
In Northwest Europe, bricks have been used in construction for centuries. Until recently, almost all houses were built almost entirely from bricks. Although many houses are now built using a mixture of concrete blocks and other materials, many houses are skinned with a layer of bricks on the outside for aesthetic appeal.
Engineering bricks are used where strength, low water porosity or acid (flue gas) resistance are needed.
In the UK a red brick university is one founded in the late 19th or early 20th century. The term is used to refer to such institutions collectively to distinguish them from the older Oxbridge institutions, and refers to the use of bricks, as opposed to stone, in their buildings.
Colombian architect Rogelio Salmona was noted for his extensive use of red bricks in his buildings and for using natural shapes like spirals, radial geometry and curves in his designs.[30] Most buildings in Colombia are made of brick, given the abundance of clay in equatorial countries like this one.
Starting in the 20th century, the use of brickwork declined in some areas due to concerns about earthquakes. Earthquakes such as the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 and the 1933 Long Beach earthquake revealed the weaknesses of unreinforced brick masonry in earthquake-prone areas. During seismic events, the mortar cracks and crumbles, so that the bricks are no longer held together. Brick masonry with steel reinforcement, which helps hold the masonry together during earthquakes, has been used to replace unreinforced bricks in many buildings. Retrofitting older unreinforced masonry structures has been mandated in many jurisdictions.
A panorama after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.
A block of Bricks manufactured in Nepal to build Ancient Stupa.
Ishtar Gate of Babylon in the Pergamon Museum, Berlin, Germany
Roman opus reticulatum on Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli, Italy (2nd century)
Frauenkirche, Munich, Germany, erected 1468–1488, looking up at the towers
Eastern gable of church of St. James in Toruń (14th century)
Decorative pattern made of strongly fired bricks in Radzyń Castle (14th century)
Mudéjar brick church tower in Teruel, Spain, (14th century)
Brick sculpting on Thornbury Castle, Thornbury, near Bristol, England. The chimneys were erected in 1514
A typical brick house in the Netherlands.
The bricks used to built Ancient Shakya Capital of Lord Budha in Nepal.
A typical Dutch farmhouse near Wageningen, Netherlands
Baroque brick Parish of San Sebastián Mártir, Xoco in Mexico City, was completed in 1663[31]
Decorative bricks in St Michael and All Angels Church, Blantyre, Malawi
Virgilio Barco Public Library, Bogotá, Colombia
FES Building, Cali, Colombia
A brick kiln, Tamil Nadu, India
Brick sidewalk paving in Portland, Oregon
Brick sidewalk in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Porotherm style clay block brick
Moulding bricks, Poland
Brick made as a byproduct of ironstone mining Normanby – UK
Fired, clay bricks in Hainan, China
The largest brick warehouse in the world, Stanley Dock Tobacco Warehouse, Liverpool, UK
Autoclaved aerated concrete – Lightweight, precast building material
Banna'i – Use of glazed tiles alternating with plain brick for decorative purposes
Ceramic building material – Archaeological term for baked clay building material
Glossary of British bricklaying – List of bricklaying terms and their meanings
Opus africanum – A form of ashlar masonry used in Carthaginian and ancient Roman architecture
Opus latericium – An ancient Roman form of construction in which coarse-laid brickwork is used to face a core of opus caementicium
Opus mixtum – Combination of Roman construction techniques
Opus spicatum – Herringbone pattern of masonry construction used in Roman and medieval times
Opus vittatum – Roman construction technique using horizontal courses of tuff blocks alternated with bricks
Polychrome brickwork – Use of bricks of different colours for decoration
Stockade Building System – Building block system using compressed wood shavings
Surfaced block – A concrete masonry unit with a durable, slick surface
Wienerberger – Manufacturer of bricks, pavers and pipes
^ Interlocking bricks used in Nepal
^ Bricks that interlock
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Private Stephen George Hare
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Pte Stephen George Hare, 8426, 1st Battalion, Beds Regt, was killed in action near Fricourt in France on January 6th, 1916. He was aged 29.
Born in July 1886 at Shillington, he was the son of William (died January 1911) and Emma Hare (nee Redman), who were married in 1872. He had not long finished seven years with the 1st Bedfords in South Africa and other parts of the world when war broke out. He was then working at Skefko and was called up as a reservist in August 1914.
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Private Charles John Ambridge
Submitted by Deejaya on 25th August 2015
Pte Charles John Ambridge, 3500, 1/5th Bedfords, was killed in action at Gallipoli on August 15th, 1915. Born at Wavendon in late 1891, he was the only son of Alfred and Louisa Ambridge, who were living at 74 Dane Road, Luton, in 1915.
Charles Ambridge had been employed as an assembler at the Skefko Ball Bearing Works in Leagrave Road, Luton, for about 18 months before he enlisted.
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Private Alfred James Ellingham
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Pte Alfred James Ellingham, 3915, 1/5th Bedfords, was killed in action at Gallipoli on August 16th, 1915, and has no known grave. He was the son of John and Sarah Jane Ellingham, of 39 Hibbert Street, Luton.
His wife and parents were informed in letters from Pte William King, of 6 Tavistock Street, Luton, who was himself wounded on the same day. Pte King wrote that they were fighting side by side at the time of Pte Ellingham's death.
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January 17, 1942: British Take Halfaya Pass
"Oerlikon gunner in HMS DIDO getting a light from a pal between bombing attacks." Eastern Mediterranean, 17 to 19 January 1942. © IWM (A 9576).
Battle of the Mediterranean: The final result of British Operation Crusader occurs on 17 January 1942 when an Italian garrison at Halfaya Pass finally surrenders to British 30 Corps. Despite being heavily fortified, the Halfaya Pass position has had no sources of supply other than occasional airdrops since the Axis garrison at Sollum fell on 12 January. About 5500 Axis troops, mostly men from the 55th Savona Infantry Division under the command of General Fedele de Giorgis, go into captivity. General Erwin Rommel, who already is preparing a counterattack 500 miles to the west at El Agheila, comments that "Superb leadership was shown by the Italian General de Giorgis, who commanded this German-Italian force in its two months’ struggle." With the loss of Halfaya Pass, the Afrika has lost about a third of its troop strength that it had on hand at the start of Operation Crusader in November 1941. However, Axis convoys recently have been getting through from Naples to Tripoli again while British forces have been diverted to the Far East. In a sign of renewed Axis vigor at sea, U-133 (Oblt. Hermann Hesse), on its third patrol out of St. Nazaire, torpedoes and sinks Royal Navy destroyer HMS Gurkha (9 casualties) off Sidi Barrani today. This is beginning to alter the balance of power in North Africa once again.
I-60, shown, is sunk on 17 January 1942 by HMS Jupiter. I-60 is a KD3A/B type submarine. The wreck is found many years later about 25 miles northwest of Krakatoa, Java.
Battle of the Pacific: On the Malay Peninsula, the British shift two battalions, one from West Force at Segamat and the other from East Force at Jemaluang, to block the new Japanese bridgehead at Muar. They, along with the remnants of the shattered 45th Indian Brigade, set up a camp at Bakri. The Allies plan an attack toward Muar on the 18th, but the Japanese are planning an attack of their own toward Bakri. The Japanese continue their daily bombing of Singapore, with 27 bombers wrecking Sembawang Airfield in the extreme north of the island. This increases pressure on the RAAF to transfer its planes from Singapore across the Malacca Strait to Sumatra.
The Daily Express, 17 January 1942, is full of news about the battles in the Philippines.
In the Philippines, the Allies on Bataan Peninsula counterattack in the eastern II Corps sector to restore their line previously held by the 51st Filipino Division. The US 31st Infantry Division moves north from its base near Abucay Hacienda to the Balantay River area and manages some progress on its left. To the west in the I Corps sector, Japanese troops advance south along the Abo-Abo River toward Orion. The Allies, having temporarily taken it on the 16th with the last cavalry charge in US military history, give up the town of Moron (Morong) on the west coast and form a new line along a ridgeline southeast of the town.
Kapitänleutnant Heinrich "Ajax" Bleichrodt.
Battle of the Atlantic: Admiral Karl Doenitz has expanded his U-boats' operations to the Atlantic coast of the United States and also the Arctic. As part of Operation Drumbeat, U-109 (Kptlt Heinrich "Ajax" Bleichrodt) arrives off Cape Sable, Nova Scotia and heads south toward the Gulf of Maine. As part of new German efforts to interrupt the Lend-Lease shipments to Stalin, Wolfpack Ulan is in place off the northern coast of Norway. The Kriegsmarine hopes to block Allied convoys to the Soviet Union, and today U-454 (Kptlt Burckhard Hackländer), on its first patrol out of Kirkenes, attacks Convoy PQ-8. Hackländer sinks two ships, 557-ton Soviet patrol boat RT-68 Enisej and 1870-ton Royal Navy destroyer HMS Matabele, and damages a third, 5395-ton British freighter Harmatris. The British destroyer remains afloat for a few hours, at which point Hackländer tires of waiting and pumps another torpedo into it, causing it to explode. There are only three survivors. This is the first successful Kriegsmarine attack on an Arctic convoy.
U-87 (Kptlt. Joachim Berger) torpedoes and sinks independent Norwegian tanker Nyholt (shown) about 180 miles south of Cape Race after a wild chase. The U-boat, part of wolfpack Ziethen, hits the tanker with one torpedo at 03:59, but it continues sailing for port while pursuing a zig-zagging course. U-87 fires and misses with four more torpedoes. The tanker then tries to ram the U-boat but misses. U-87 then fires two more torpedoes, one of which hits. The tanker finally is sunk with 120 shells from the deck gun. The men take to two lifeboats, one of which disappears. There are 22 survivors out of about 40 people on board.
Eastern Front: Field Marshal Walter von Reichenau, commander of Army Group South, perishes after having suffered a stroke on the 14th. Field Marshal Fedor von Bock, already chosen as his successor, boards a train to Hitler's headquarters in East Prussia to receive his command and confer with the Fuehrer. After he arrives on the 18th, Von Bock later complains to Hitler about the decrepit state of the train, a problem which is getting worse due to lack of maintenance due to the war.
The New Yorker, 17 January 1942.
In the Crimea, the German offensive at the Parpach Narrows continues. The German 32nd Infantry Division attacks the port city of Feodosia, supported by heavy Stuka attacks. The Soviets attempt to evacuate the Soviet 236th Rifle Division in the port using the Black Sea Fleet, but they are too late. The Germans take the port and 5300 prisoners. The Soviet officer in command of the division manages to escape but is later convicted of cowardice and executed.
A camouflaged Type 97 Te-Ke in the Battle of Muar, 17 January 1942.
Future History: Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. is born in Louisville, Kentucky. He takes up boxing at the age of 12 after being advised to by a Louisville police officer and boxing coach, Joe. E. Martin. Clay makes his amateur boxing debut in 1954 and quickly becomes a top boxer, earning the Light Heavyweight gold medal in the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. He goes on to win the World Heavyweight Title on 25 February 1964. After that, Clay changes his name to Muhammad Ali for religious reasons and goes on to remain Heavyweight Champion off-and-on until his retirement from boxing on 27 July 1979. Muhammad Ali passes away on 3 June 2016 at age 74.
Mickey Rooney on the cover of Liberty magazine, 17 January 1942. He is riding high at the box office right now and just married Ava Gardner.
January 1, 1942: Declaration By United Nations
January 2, 1941: Manila Falls to Japan
January 3, 1942: ABDA Command Announced
January 4, 1942: MacArthur on His Own in the Philippines
January 5, 1942: Soviets Plan General Offensive
January 6, 1942: US Army in Europe
January 7, 1942: Soviet General Offensive Opens
January 8, 1942: Hitler Sacks Hoepner
January 9, 1942: Battle of Dražgoše
January 10, 1942: Building the Jeep
January 11, 1942: Japan Takes Kuala Lumpur
January 12, 1941: Rommel Plans Counterattack
January 13, 1942: First Ejection Seat Use
January 14, 1942: Operation Drumbeat First Sinking
January 15, 1942: U-Boat Off NYC
January 16, 1942: Carole Lombard Crash
January 18, 1942: Soviet Paratroopers in Action
January 19, 1942: FDR Approves Atomic Bomb
January 20, 1942: The Wannsee Conference
January 21, 1942: Parit Sulong Bridge Battle
January 22, 1942: Parit Sulong Massacre
January 23, 1942: Japan Takes Rabaul
January 24, 1942: Battle of Makassar Strait
January 25, 1942: Kholm Surrounded
January 26, 1942: GIs Land in Europe
January 27, 1942: Battle of Endau
January 28, 1942: Rommel Takes Benghazi
January 29, 1942: First US Coast Guard Ship Sunk
January 30, 1942: Singapore Isolated
January 31, 1942: Army Group South Averts Disaster
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December 31, 1941: Nimitz in Charge
December 30, 1941: Race for Bataan
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Sensor Sweep: Derleth, Elemental Evil, Tarzan, Weird Tales
Monday , 4, May 2020 Morgan Sensor Sweep 1 Comment
Cthulhu Mythos (Innsmouth Free Press): August Derleth has been the whipping boy for HPL fans since 1939, when he created Arkham House with Donald Wandrei, a publishing concern specifically created to get the works of H.P. Lovecraft into hardcovers. Like many Mythos fans, I have read the “posthumous collaborations” and find them middling-to-dull. What I had not known at the time I read them was that August Derleth had written them largely as promotional devices for the Arkham House books, appearing in Weird Tales and other publications where HPL fans would be.
Gaming (Kairos): The gamer scene has been in an uproar over a story that broke over the weekend concerning The Last of Us II. For those who aren’t familiar, it’s the sequel to a game that gained some popularity during last decade’s zombie fad. Rumors had been swirling for years on 4chan that the Death Cultists in charge of the game studio would poz up the sequel. Newly substantiated leaks suggest that the Cultists have outdone themselves.
D&D (Goodman Games): Announcing Original Adventures Reincarnated #6: The Temple of Elemental Evil! This exciting release reprints the original material from the published module T1-4: The Temple of Elemental Evil, as well as the original version of T1: The Village of Hommlet. Created by Gary Gygax and Frank Mentzer, The Temple of Elemental Evil has long been regarded as one of the greatest adventures in TSR’s publishing history. And we are proud to bring this module to a new audience.
Tolkien (Notion Club Papers): In Paul Kocher’s Master of Middle Earth (the first first-rate work of literary criticism that Tolkien attracted) there is a superb chapter that discusses the inter-relationship between individual choices and the working of divine providence. It is indeed a recurrent theme throughout the story. It is clear that the individual protagonists have real decisions to make, and that these decisions are genuinely free and not pre-determined; equally it is clear that there is a divine will at work shaping events in the direction of Good.
Lovecraft and Tolkien (Tentaculii): At the end of the The Lovecraft Geek podcast Price reveals he has a new book of short stories available, Horrors and Heresies, in which horror meets various aspects of religion. Price is, of course, an expert on the Bible as well as on Lovecraft and sword-and-sorcery, so a joining of the three should be especially succulent. If you want to know more of the anthology, the podcast The Free Thought Prophet #195 recently brought him onto the show to discuss the new collection.
Fiction (Telegraph India): One can rule out the possibility of the descendants of Rudyard Kipling, Arthur Conan Doyle and Mary Kingsley — the three subjects of Sarah LeFanu’s book — of being slighted by what the author digs up about their illustrious ancestors in this ambitious but compelling biographical work. There is as much joy in it for readers as there are lessons for writers. One of the striking attributes of this work, as it traces the long and, in Kingsley’s case in particular, arduous journeys undertaken by the two men and one woman to fame and, eventually, to South Africa, is the intelligent building of the narrative’s edifice.
Weird Tales (DMR Books): A Million Years in the Future by Thomas P. Kelley, which was serialized in Weird Tales in 1940, falls in this category. The title is extraordinarily precise: the novel takes place in the year 1,001,940. Over the past five hundred millennia Earth has been repeatedly ravaged by invaders from other galaxies, the most vicious of which are the Black Raiders from the distant planet Capara. As a result of these assaults, Earth has descended into a state of savagery.
Fiction (David J. West): Between March 29th and April 22nd, I released 4 books – count them 4 books. In my #SAVANT series of weird western/gaslamp fantasy Memento Mori, with Porter Rockwell and Elizabeth Dee (John Dee’s descendant and heir to his magical legacy). I got the rights back to my first novel Heroes of the Fallen so I have rereleased it with a new cover, slight edits and a big old glossary in the back that I always wanted included.
Weird Tales (Black Gate): I’ve wanted to do for awhile now, a detailed look at a single issue of Weird Tales magazine where I do a short analysis of each story, the famous, the infamous, and the forgotten. Just to make things a little confusing, I rate these stories, unlike movies, on a 1-5 scale, with the lower the number, the better the story. You can look at these ratings as A-B-C-D-F, or Excellent – Good – Mediocre – Below Average – Poor.
Edgar Rice Burroughs (DMR Books): One hundred years ago today, Tarzan the Untamed was published in hardcovers for the first time. This was a very important book in the evolution of the Tarzan series and an exciting, classic novel in its own right. I’ll let the ERB fans at The Oparian Vault give you the gory details of the publishing history: “Tarzan the Untamed is the seventh book in the Tarzan series written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. It was originally published as two separate stories serialized in different pulp magazines.
Fiction (Broadswords & Blasters): et’s get something out of the way, The Chronicles of Amber by Roger Zelazy isn’t pulp per se. For starters, the first novel in the series, “NINE PRINCES IN AMBER” wasn’t published until 1970, putting it more in line with the New Wave movement coming out of the sixties. That said, critics have drawn comparisons to the 1946 novella written by Henry Kutter (with perhaps some help from his wife, C.L. Moore) called the THE DARK WORLD, giving it at the very least a line back to the pulps.
Comic Books (CBR): A meta-message is where a comic book creator comments on/references the work of another comic book/comic book creator (or sometimes even themselves) in their comic. Each time around, I’ll give you the context behind one such “meta-message.” Today, based on a suggestion from reader Rob H., we look at the OTHER Colonel Future tribute to Edmond Hamilton!
Fiction (Paperback Warrior): Hardboiled crime novels reached a new height of popularity in the late 1940s. Many scholars and fans point to Mickey Spillane as a catalyst for this pop-culture phenomenon. His debut novel, I, the Jury, was published in 1947 and became an instant runaway bestseller. The book introduced the world to the iconic Mike Hammer, a fictional private-investigator who pursues bad guys mostly in New York City. Hammer is known for his physical rough ‘n tumble, unorthodox style gained from his U.S. Army experience in WWII.
Fiction (Real Book Spy): The Top 10 Most Lethal Characters in the Thriller Genre Right Now. Who is the most lethal character in the thriller genre right now? Each year, we set out to answer that question, creating a new list based only on the books from that year. So, no playing favorites or taking into account past action from previous books. If a character stopped a nuclear attack and smoked fifty bad guys in the process last year, but turned in a less impressive performance this time around, none of what happened before 2019 matters.
Fiction (Dark Worlds Quarterly): Bram Stoker (1847-1912) won a place in literary history with one book, Dracula (1897). It was not his only novel, but it is his only masterpiece in the long form. The novels that followed range from passable (The Jewel of The Seven Stars, 1903) to down-right bizarre (The Lair of the White Worm, 1911). Stoker’s earlier works are best not discussed. Stoker may have had only one great novel in him, but he did produce a small number of short stories that might have won him a reputation without Dracula. Most of these stories were collected in his posthumous collection Dracula’s Guest And Other Weird Stories (1914).
D&D (Trollsmyth): Yesterday, my wife and I were talking about choice in D&D, and that lead to a chat about dungeons. Apparently, she’d never experienced the classic dungeons. Her experiences with early D&D were largely of the cloaked-guy-in-the-tavern-sends-you-into-the-dungeon-to-retrieve-a-Maguffin-and-you-get-to-keep-everything-else-you-find sort. And where the monsters just waited patiently in their rooms for the PCs to kick in the door. That sort of thing.
deuce says:
Good post on Derleth from Thomas. He’s a little harder on Augie than I am, but at least he acknowledges just what a force for good Arkham House was AND that Derleth wasn’t “cranking out” the “collaborations” with HPL willy-nilly. Derleth–who had a bigger name and better rep at the time–was lending his good name to HPL’s work to promote Lovecraft books from Arkham House, as hard as that is to grasp today.
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Contracts Held And Agreements Reached Twilight Zone in Rio
First Victory For Denny Hamlin
On August 8, 2016, in Sporting News, by admin
Denny Hamlin won the Cheez-It 355 at the Glen, before the full house at the Watkins Glen International, and celebrated with a burn out along the whole line, which completely destroyed the rear tires of his Toyota No. 11.
But with all that spectacular celebration of his first victory in a mixed circuit – complete with back pain – the strongest emotions of the day were lived before the checkered flag.
The end result was in suspense until the last corner, when Martin Truex Jr. was close behind Hamlin, who led the last 10 laps of the race, after overtaking Brad Keselowski and Kyle Busch into Turn 1, following the resumption of around 81.
However, Truex Jr. could not reach Hamlin because after veering wide on the turn 7, Keselowski made contact with his Toyota No. 77 and made him lose control. Joey Logano, who had won the race last year, used the accident to cross the finish line in 2nd. , followed by Keselowski and AJ Allmendinger, winner in 2014, who in turn was hit Kyle Larson at the exit of the last corner.
Tony Stewart recovered from an error early in the race that cost him 10 places, he finished 5th., Followed by Truex Jr.
“This morning I woke up with back pain and could not move,” Hamlin said after getting off the car and walk it difficult to celebrate with team members. “They give me every two or three months … and maybe I should not have jumped on the car, but I can not thank enough all equipment FedEx Freight Toyota.
“I should win both races on road courses (Sonoma was second behind Stewart), something no one could have predicted at the beginning of the season. This is wonderful. I finally won on all types of tracks. It is a great achievement for us. “
For the second consecutive year, the winner of the Daytona 500 also won the 2.45-mile road course in Watkins Glen, as Hamlin equaled the feat in 2015. Hamlin’s second win this season and even celebrated with pain and all in Victory Lane, the rest of the riders left with a bitter taste.
Keselowski took responsibility for the incident with Truex Jr., who nevertheless expressed frustration. “I was right behind the No. 78 (Truex Jr.) and I could not do anything. He made a move to try to overtake the No. 11 (Hamlin), but was blocked, “said Keselowski. “I was on top and when he under I was already inside the rope and could not do anything. It was unfortunate. It is the last thing you want to do.
On this track, when you enter a curve and decide where to go, you do not know what will happen. I am proud of my team because we had a fast car. It was another crazy day at Watkins Glen, ” he added.
Madness led to eight caution flags – including two red – accidents in the last 38 laps, including the last one left set the stage for the exciting finish.
After the restart on lap 87 of 90 and the Truex Jr. incident between Keselowski and Hamlin he managed to cross the finish line 2.065 seconds ahead of Logano.
“A typical Watkins Glen race,” said the pilot of the No. 22 Ford of Team Penske. “It’s wonderful, motoring madness with full contact. It’s fun from the driver’s seat and I’m sure the fans enjoyed it a lot in the stands. Heard them screaming all. “
Jimmie Johnson was involved in an accident of four cars on lap 53 as he finished in last place (40) for the first time in any Sprint Cup … Danica Patrick led 11 laps, the most of. in a career since he came to the Sprint Cup, three of which had led twice at Talladega. … Jeff Gordon was the victim of an accident early in the race and although he recovered, he finished 14th., In his third race to replace Dale Earnhardt Jr., due to symptoms of a concussion.
The Sprint Cup Series will have a week off and will return to action on Saturday August 20 with the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night at Bristol Motor Speedway (8 pm, NBC Sports Network East).
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Porsche Builds 25,000th Panamera Gran Turismo
10:54 PM PST - 7/31/2010 Written By: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
ATLANTA – July 29, 2010 – Porsche’s approximately 640 employees at the company’s state-of-the-art assembly plant in Leipzig, Germany, recently built the 25,000th Panamera Gran Turismo. The employees are not only proud to be a significant part of the successful launch of Porsche’s fourth model line, they have reached this milestone while also producing the all-new, next-generation 2011 Porsche Cayenne SUV that is now in North American Porsche dealerships.
The anniversary vehicle, a Ruby Red Panamera sporting an efficient Porsche designed and manufactured 300-horsepower 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine, will be delivered to a customer in the USA. “The benchmark performance of our Panamera V6 models wins over our customers worldwide,” said Bernhard Maier, Porsche’s Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing. “Even in the USA, a country with a preference for V8 engines, they impress with their efficiency and sportiness. The Panamera combines these aspects with the comfort and exclusivity of the luxury class.”
Porsche began selling the Panamera in September 2009 (October in North America). The company first rolled out its 400-horsepower V8 Panamera S and Panamera 4S and the 500-horsepower twin-turbocharged Panamera Turbo, adding the V6-powered Panamera and Panamera 4 in May/June 2010. To date U.S. Porsche dealers have sold over 5,000 Panamera models in the United States.
In line with the Porsche Intelligent Performance philosophy -- more performance on less fuel, increased efficiency and lower CO2 emissions -- all models feature the Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) seven-speed double-clutch gearbox and the Auto Start Stop function that saves fuel and reduces emissions by turning the engine off when it is not needed, such as sitting at a traffic light. None are subject to a gas-guzzler tax, and all meet the strict EU5 emission standard in Europe and the LEV standard in the United States.
Next year Porsche will introduce a Panamera model featuring a hybrid drive system similar to what powers the 2011 Cayenne S Hybrid, which goes on sale this fall. Porsche’s future also shines with yesterday’s announcement to commence series development of the 918 Spyder, Porsche first plug-in hybrid super sports car.
Since its U.S. introduction in October 2009, the Panamera has received numerous awards and recognition. The Panamera Turbo was named Playboy Magazine's 2010 Car of the Year. Others include an Edmunds Inside Line Editors’ Most Wanted Award, inclusion in Edmunds.com’s Top Recommended Vehicles list, two Car and Driver Editors Choice Awards (Sports Sedans and Luxury Sedans), inclusion in kbb.com’s list of 2010 Top 10 Road Trip Cars, Bloomberg Car of the Year, the Most Inspired Design award in Ward’s Auto Interior of the Year competition, About.com Cars Best New Cars of 2010, and NADAguides.com's Car of the Month for January 2010.
About Porsche Cars North America, Inc
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, Ga., is the exclusive importer of Porsche vehicles for the United States. PCNA is a wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Dr. Ing.h.c. F. Porsche AG. It employs 213 people who provide Porsche vehicles, parts, service, marketing and training for its 199 dealers. The dealers, in turn, provide Porsche owners with best-in-class service. Throughout its more than six-decade history, Porsche has developed numerous technologies that have advanced vehicle performance, improved safety and spurred environmental innovations within the automotive industry. The company continues to celebrate its heritage by adding to its long list of motorsports victories dating back to its first 24 Hours of Le Mans class win in 1951. Today, with more than 28,000 victories, Porsche is recognized as the world's most successful brand in sports car racing. PCNA, which imports the iconic 911 series, the highly acclaimed Boxster and Cayman mid-engine sports cars, high-end Cayenne sport utility vehicles and the four-door Panamera Gran Turismos, strives to maintain a standard of excellence, commitment and distinction synonymous with its brand.
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Supreme Livestream: Maui Water Rights Case
By Robert Thomas @ 10:09 PM :: 1341 Views :: Maui County, Greenmail, Judiciary, OHA
Hawaii Supreme Court Livestream Oral Argument In Water Rights, Admin Law Case (Tuesday, May 5, 2020, 10am HT)
by Robert Thomas, InverseCondemnation, May 4, 2020
Fire up your web browsers, turn up your speakers, and tune in tomorrow, Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at 10am Hawaii Time (1pm Pacific, 2pm Mountain, 3pm Central, and 4pm Eastern) for a first: the Hawaii Supreme Court will be livestreaming oral arguments in an important case about administrative law, water rights, environmental law, and native Hawaiian rights.
(For all you "mainland" folks, you may want to tune in even if those topics don't interest you, just to hear the way our court crier opens the proceedings. Yes, the traditional "Oyez" call is made, but if these arguments are like in-person OA at the court, there's a very Hawaiian touch also.)
Here's the summary of the issues, from the Judiciary web site:
HEALOHA CARMICHAEL, LEZLEY JACINTHO, and N MOKU AUPUNI O KO OLAU HUI, Petitioners/Plaintiffs-Appellees/Cross-Appellees/Cross-Appellants, vs. BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, SUZANNE CASE, in her official capacity as Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, the DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, Respondents/Defendants-Appellees/Cross-Appellees/Cross-Appellants, and ALEXANDER & BALDWIN, INC., EAST MAUI IRRIGATION CO., LTD., and HAWAIIAN COMMERCIAL AND SUGAR CO., Respondents/Defendants-Appellants/Cross-Appellees, and COUNTY OF MAUI, DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY, Respondent/Defendant-Appellee/Cross-Appellant/Cross-Appellee.
The above-captioned case has been set for argument on the merits.
It will be livestreamed for public viewing via the Judiciary’s YouTube channel at YouTube.com/hawaiicourts
COURT: Recktenwald, C.J., Nakayama, McKenna, Pollack, and Wilson, JJ.
In 2000, the Board of Land and Natural Resources (“the BLNR”) issued four annual revocable water permits to Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. (“A&B”) and its subsidiary, East Maui Irrigation Co., Ltd. (“EMI”), giving them the right to develop, divert, and use water from four areas of the Ko olau Forest Reserve in East Maui. In 2001 and 2002, the BLNR voted to “hold over” these permits pending the resolution of a contested case concerning A&B and EMI’s application for a long-term lease of the land. Beginning in 2005, the BLNR annually voted to “continue” A&B and EMI’s permits for one additional year at a time.
After the BLNR voted to continue the permits in 2014, Healoha Carmichael, Lezley Jacintho, and N Moku Aupuni O Ko olau Hui filed a complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief, seeking to have the permits invalidated on the basis that they should not have been continued without preparation of an environmental assessment pursuant to the Hawai i Environmental Policy Act (“HEPA”), Hawai i Revised Statutes (“HRS”) Chapter 343. The plaintiffs moved for partial summary judgment, which the Circuit Court of the First Circuit (“circuit court”) granted, holding that, while continuation of the permits did not trigger the requirements of HEPA, continuous uninterrupted use of the land violated the requirements of the public lands management statute, HRS Chapter 171.
The defendants—the BLNR, the Department of Land and Natural Resources, BLNR chair Suzanne Case, A&B, EMI, Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Co., and the Maui County Department of Water Supply—appealed the circuit court’s decision to the Intermediate Court of Appeals (“ICA”). The ICA vacated the circuit court’s order, holding that continuation of the permits was authorized under HRS § 171-55, notwithstanding limits imposed by HRS § 171-58 or HEPA, but that there were disputed factual issues that precluded a grant of summary judgment. The plaintiffs filed an application for writ of certiorari with this court, presenting the following questions for our review:
1. Does HRS chapter 343 apply to BLNR’s decision to continuously renew revocable permits authorizing the daily use of public lands to divert millions of gallons of water on a holdover basis for over a decade and counting?
2. Does HRS § 171-55 allow for the renewal of revocable permits for the use of state land and water indefinitely despite the maximum term of one year prescribed by HRS § 171-58 for the disposition of water rights specifically?
3. Did the Circuit Court err by refusing to grant summary judgment to Petitioners on the grounds set forth in counts 1 and 2 of their First Amended Complaint?
4. Did the ICA err by concluding HRS § 171-55’s “notwithstanding any other law to the contrary” language nullifies (a) the maximum term of one year prescribed by HRS § 171-58 for “temporary” revocable permits and (b) HRS chapter 343 EA and environmental impact statement (EIS) requirements for “temporary” revocable permits where such interpretations conflict with well-settled case law, are unsupported by the legislative history, and run contrary to the plain meaning of the statutes?
5. Did the ICA err by refusing to rule that BLNR’s decision to renew the Revocable Permits on a holdover basis violated HRS chapter 171-55 as a matter of law due to BLNR’s failure to make findings that the permits are “temporary” and serve the “best interests of the State”?
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Keeping it in the Family
July 1, 2011 , by Sebastian Bennett
What do marriage between cousins and the elimination of the estate tax have in common? Hint: The answer doesn’t involve Jerry Lee Lewis. Give up? The two might be linked by an intrinsic human characteristic, tribalism: the strong identification between members of a group and corresponding distrust of non-members.
Many evolutionary psychologists view ethnocentrism as an adaptive trait. For early Homo sapiens, so it goes, the ability to form close bonds with one’s close kin, or fellow members of smallish bands of hunter-gatherers that for millennia served as the principle unit of human organization, enhanced survivability. Similarly, wariness of those outside one’s clan was also evolutionarily beneficial in a violent world.
Although human organizational structures have grown infinitely more complex since our ancestors roamed the Serengeti in loincloths, atavistic traits like tribalism remain deeply embedded in our psyche. One manifestation of clannishness came to the attention of New York Times columnist John Tierney during a trip to Baghdad. Inquiring into the weddings taking place in his hotel, Tierney was informed that they were between cousins. Perplexed, he asked why the marital arrangement was so common, to which he was told: “Of course we marry a cousin. What would you have us do, marry a stranger? We cannot trust strangers.”
This response may offend Western sensibilities, but Roger Sandall helps explain its rationale in The American Interest. Tribal membership, he says, requires exclusivity. Outsiders must be kept out. Marrying close kin therefore prevents tribal dilution while reinforcing clan loyalty. As Sandall puts it, “The centrifugal tendency of parents marrying ‘out’ [to ensure genetic variation] is balanced by the centripetal tendency of children marrying ‘in,” i.e., a close relative like a cousin.
So what may appear primitive actually has a purpose. And what is the purpose of tribalism in the first place? In societies where neighbors cannot be trusted and the state is predatory, fraternal structures provide sanctuary and protection. Membership, to riff off the Madison Avenue catchphrase, has its privileges, ensuring a modicum of security in insecure circumstances.
Yet tribalism also has shortcomings. Sandall relates how American soldiers tried to reason with Iraqi thieves steeling copper wire connecting hospitals to the electrical grid by pointing out that their actions were hurting “the Iraqi people.” The appeal ran up against the thieves’ narrow, clannish worldview. Their moral horizons weren’t sufficiently broad. So they kept stealing.
Why should such behavior matter to us Americans?
Margaret Thatcher once remarked, “There is no such thing as society.” The former British Prime Minister was arguing for individual responsibility and against government paternalism, but her comment can be understood to apply where the concept of society is attenuated because identity is more localized. Nation building in such places without strong senses of nationhood is consequently problematic. This goes a long way to explaining why the US has fared so poorly in Iraq and Afghanistan, as we tend to see countries as monolithic and are surprised when, after prying them open, long-suppressed ethnic, religious, and tribal tensions erupt spectacularly. We might be wise, then, to embrace a humble rule: don’t invade places where marriage between cousins is the norm.
More developed societies are not immune to tribalism either. While this is not evident in marriage arrangements, it is in other ways. Consider the estate tax. Over the past few decades, wealth has concentrated in the US to levels not seen since the Gilded Age. Yet over the same period, momentum has built to reduce the inheritance tax, which was enacted a century ago to protect against the establishment of an entrenched elite that threatened democracy, as Theodore Roosevelt and others recognized. Presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty has even proposed doing away with the tax altogether.
This trend might simply be ascribed to greed, or simply the natural desire to bequeath to one’s own. But there’s more to it. The desire of the gloriously affluent to posthumously pass on their riches to their relatives—untaxed whatsoever, ideally—implies a lack of identification and sense of kinship with a broader community. It indicates that little responsibility is felt for the nation; that little recognition exists for the many blessings flowing from American citizenship; and that, in the minds of some, there is no such thing as society. The mentality approximates that of the Iraqi thieves who steal electricity from hospitals. It is, in short, tribal.
The estate tax will not likely be eliminated given that the federal government is running enormous deficits. But don’t be surprised if Tim Pawlenty’s daughters marry their cousins.
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Singapore - - Law, Act
COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 (No. 14 of 2020). -
Adoption: 2020-04-09 | SGP-2020-L-109961
An Act to provide temporary measures, and deal with other matters, relating to the COVID‑19 pandemic, and to make a consequential amendment to the Property Tax Act (Chapter 254 of the 2005 Revised Edition).
In summary, the Act set out temporary measures for businesses and individuals impacted by the measures taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19. It also sets out the criteria under which the Government can institute a Control Order to limit the movement of people or certain persons. These include: closing or limiting access to facilities; restricting the time, manner or extent for the carrying out of any business, undertaking or work; prohibiting or restricting the conduct of or participation in any event or gathering in any premises (see Part VII Article 34).
In addition the Act:
- suspends contractual obligations under a range of scheduled contracts;
- provides mechanisms for financial relief to financially distressed individuals, businesses and firms;
- sets out alternative arrangements for the conduct of company meetings
- introduces measures to keep courts functioning through remote communications technology
- restricts certain activities by the general public to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Singapore - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Control Order) Regulations 2020 (S 254/2020). -
Adoption: 2020-04-07 | SGP-2020-R-110014
The regulations implement the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 (No. 14 of 2020) and provide further details for enterprises on safe management measures for customer operations and safe management measures for workplaces.
Resource Sustainability Act 2019 (Act 29 of 2019). -
An Act to impose obligations relating to the collection and treatment of electrical and electronic waste and food waste, to require reporting of packaging imported into or used in Singapore, to regulate persons operating producer responsibility schemes, and to promote resource sustainability.
Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act 2019 (Act 18 of 2019). -
An Act to prevent the electronic communication in Singapore of false statements of fact, to suppress support for and counteract the effects of such communication, to safeguard against the use of online accounts for such communication and for information manipulation, to enable measures to be taken to enhance transparency of online political advertisements, and for related matters.
Criminal Law Reform Act 2019 (Act 15 of 2019). -
Adoption: 2019-06-07 | Date of entry into force: 2020-01-01 | SGP-2019-L-109958
An Act to amend the Penal Code (Chapter 224 of the 2008 Revised Edition) and certain other Acts, to update the criminal offences, keep up with technological changes and emerging crime trends, enhance protection for minors and vulnerable victims, harmonise the criminal laws and update the sentencing framework.
Public Order and Safety (Special Powers) Act 2018 (No. 26 of 2018). -
An Act to extend police powers to better prevent and respond to any incident or likely incident involving serious violence or large‑scale public disorder in Singapore, to repeal the Public Order (Preservation) Act (Chapter 258 of the 1985 Revised Edition), and to make consequential and related amendments to certain other Acts.
Criminal Justice Reform Act 2018 (No. 19 of 2018). -
An Act to amend the Criminal Procedure Code (Chapter 68 of the 2012 Revised Edition) and certain other Acts to enhance the fairness of procedures, and ensure correct and equitable outcomes, in the criminal justice system.
Public Sector (Governance) Act 2018 (No. 5 of 2018). -
An Act to provide for a consistent governance framework across public bodies in Singapore and to support a whole‑of‑government approach to the delivery of services in the Singapore public sector, and to make consequential and related amendments to certain other Acts.
Carbon Pricing Act 2018 (No. 23 of 2018). -
Adoption: 2018 | SGP-2018-L-109956
An Act to require the reporting of, and the payment of a tax in relation to, greenhouse gas emissions, and to make consequential and related amendments to the Energy Conservation Act (Chapter 92C of the 2014 Revised Edition).
An Act to provide for a consistent governance framework across public bodies in Singapore and to support a whole-of-government approach to the delivery of services in the Singapore public sector, and to make consequential and related amendments to certain other Acts.
Constitution of the Republic of Singapore (Amendment) Act 2016 (No. 28 of 2016). -
Makes several amendments to the Constitution concerning the role and powers of the President.
Singapore - - International agreement
Undertaking Between Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and Jordan Maritime Commission of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Concerning The Mutual Recognition of Certificates Under Regulation 1/10 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended by the 2010 of Manila Amendment. -
Adoption: 2016-12-15 | Date of entry into force: 2016-12-15 | JOR-2016-IA-105545
SkillsFuture Singapore Agency Act 2016 (No. 24 of 2016). -
Establishes the SkillsFuture Singapore Agency whose role is, inter alia, to plan and develop policies, programs and services that provide, or support the provision of adult education and further education and implement these and promote adult education with future needs of Singapore in mind.
Administration of Justice (Protection) Act 2016 (No.19 of 2016). -
An Act to state and consolidate the law of contempt of court for the protection of the administration of justice, to define the powers of certain courts in punishing contempt of court and to regulate their procedure in relation thereto; and to make consequential amendments to certain other Acts.
Repeals all defences at common law to contempt of court that are not contained in this Act.
Employment Claims Act 2016 (No. 21 of 2016). -
An Act to facilitate the expeditious resolution of employment disputes by providing for the mediation of such disputes, for the constitution, jurisdiction and powers of and administration of justice in the Employment Claims Tribunals, and for related matters, and to make consequential and related amendments to certain other Acts.
Organised Crime Act 2015 (No. 26 of 2015). -
An Act to detect, investigate, prevent and disrupt organised crime activities, to deprive persons involved in such activities of the benefits of their crime, and to make consequential and related amendments to certain other Acts.
Deep Seabed Mining Act 2015 (No. 6 of 2015). -
An Act to make provision for deep seabed mining, and for connected purposes.
Foreign Employee Dormitories Act, 2015 (No. 3 of 2015). -
An Act to provide for the regulation of operators of dormitories for foreign employees and for matters connected with or incidental to that.
Workplace Safety and Health (Design for Safety) Regulations 2015 (No. S 428). -
Adoption: 2015 | Date of entry into force: 2016-08-01 | SGP-2015-R-100536
Prevention of Human Trafficking Act 2014 (No. 45 of 2014). -
An Act to deter and punish trafficking in persons and to protect and assist trafficked persons, and to make consequential amendments to the Children and Young Persons Act (Chapter 38 of the 2001 Revised Edition).
Radiation Protection (Amendment) Act 2014 (Act 20 of 2014). -
Adoption: 2014-10-24 | SGP-2014-L-97168
Employment Agencies (Exemption) Order 2014 (No. S 433). -
Adoption: 2014-06-25 | Date of entry into force: 2014-07-01 | SGP-2014-R-97193
Workplace Safety and Health (Asbestos) Regulations 2014 (No. S. 337). -
Protection from Harassment Act 2014 (Act 17 of 2014) . -
An Act to protect persons against harassment and unlawful stalking and to create offences, and provide civil remedies related thereto or in relation to false statements of fact, and to make consequential amendments to other written laws.
Employment (Bail and Personal Bond) Regulations 2014 (No. S 248). -
Adoption: 2014-04-01 | SGP-2014-R-97171
Employment (Composition of Offences) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (No. S 245). -
Employment (Female Workmen) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (No. S 246). -
Employment, Parental Leave and Other Measures Act 2013 (Commencement) Notification 2014 (No. S. 244). -
Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Act 2014 (No. 6 of 2014). -
This Act, in addition to the below listed Acts, gives effect to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006. It amends laws in order to bring them into conformity with the MLC.
1. Sections 47 to 51, 70 and 71 of the Merchant Shipping Act (Cap. 179);
2. Merchant Shipping (Training, Certification and Manning) Regulations (Cap. 179, Rg 1);
3. Merchant Shipping (Provisions and Water) Regulations (Cap. 179, Rg 24);
4. Merchant Shipping (Crew Accommodation) Regulations (Cap. 179, Rg 29);
5. Work Injury Compensation Act (Cap. 354).
Employment (Recommendations for Annual Wage Adjustment) Notification 2014 (No. S 417). -
Adoption: 2014 | SGP-2014-R-97187
Employment, Parental Leave and Other Measures Act 2013 (Act No. 26 of 2013). -
Adoption: 2013-12-04 | Date of entry into force: 2014-04-01 | SGP-2013-L-97170
An Act to amend the Employment Act (Chapter 91 of the 2009 Revised Edition), the Child Development Co-Savings Act (Chapter 38A of the 2002 Revised Edition) and other written law to give employers greater flexibility in dealing with employment-related matters, to improve employment standards for employees and to refine the benefits for employees and self-employed persons in relation to maternity, adoption, childcare, extended childcare, shared parental and paternity leave.
Employment of Foreign Manpower (Infringement and Appeal Board Proceedings) Regulations 2013 (No. S. 732). -
Status of Children (Assisted Reproduction Technology) Act 2013 (Act No. 17 of 2013). -
An Act relating to the legal status of children conceived and born through assisted reproduction technology and for matters connected therewith, and to make related amendments to certain other written laws.
Employment of Foreign Manpower (Job Flexibility Work Pass Exemption) Notification 2013 (No. S. 393). -
Workplace Safety and Health (Work at Heights) Regulations 2013 (No. S. 223). -
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (Act 26 of 2012). -
Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Personal Data Protection Commission and Administration
Part III - General Rules with Respect to Protection of Personal Data
Part IV - Collection, Use and Disclosure of Personal Data
Part V - Access to and Correction of Personal Data
Part VI - Care of Personal Data
Part VII - Enforcement of Parts III to VI
Part VIII - Appeals to Data Protection Appeal Committee, High Court and Court of Appeal
Part IX - Do Not Call Registry
Part X - General
Employment of Foreign Manpower (Work Passes) Regulations 2012 (No. S 569). -
2 Work passes
3 In-principle approval
4 Work permit
5 S pass
6 Employment pass
7 Personalised employment pass
8 EntrePass
9 Work holiday pass
10 Miscellaneous work pass
11 Letter of consent
12 Furnishing of security
13 Forfeiture of security
14 Fees
15 Refund
16 Waiver of fees
17 Recovery of certain fees for damaged or lost work pass
18 Liability for certain costs
19 Personal identifier may be taken
20 Application of work pass conditions to sole proprietorships
20A Matters that can be considered by Controller in determining debarment
22 Transitional provisions
Employment of Foreign Manpower (Amendment) Act 2012 (Commencement) Notification 2012 (No S. 556). -
Employment of Foreign Manpower (Amendment) Act 2012 (Act 24 of 2012). -
Makes numerous amendments to the principle Act.
Immigration (Amendment) Act 2012 (No. 18 of 2012). -
An Act to amend the Immigration Act (Chapter 133 of the 2008 Revised Edition) and to make related amendments to the Customs Act (Chapter 70 of the 2004 Revised Edition).
Workplace Safety and Health (Medical Examinations) Regulations 2011 (No. S 516). -
Part I - Medical examinations of persons employed in hazardous occupations
Part II - Registration to act as designated workplace doctors
Part III - Miscellaneous
Workplace Safety and Health (Operation of Cranes) Regulations 2011 (No. S 515). -
Adoption: 2011-09-08 | Date of entry into force: 2011-09-10 | Date of partial entry into force: 2013-09-01 | SGP-2011-R-90102
Part II - General Provisions
Part III - Registration of Crane Operations
Part IV - Appointment and Duties of Personnel
Part V - Installation, Repair, Alteration, Testing, and Dismantling of Mobile Crane or Tower Crane
Part VI - Miscellaneous
FIRST SCHEDULE Types Of Mobile Cranes
SECOND SCHEDULE Types Of Tower Cranes Mounted Tower Cranes
THIRD SCHEDULE Fees
The Factories (Operation of Cranes) Regulations (Cap. 104, Rg 10) are revoked.
Workplace Safety and Health (Scaffolds) Regulations 2011 (No. S 518). -
Part III - Metal Scaffolds
Part IV - Timber Scaffolds
Part V - Suspended Scaffolds
Part VI - Other Scaffolds
Part VII - Approved Scaffold Contractors
Part VIII - Miscellaneous
The Factories (Scaffolds) Regulations 2004 (G.N. No. S 19/2004) are revoked.
Workplace Safety and Health (Noise) Regulations 2011 (No. S 424). -
Part II - Noise Control
Part II - Noise Monitoring, Hearing Protectors and Training
Part IV - Miscellaneous
The Factories (Noise) Regulations (Cap. 104, Rg 14) are revoked.
Employment of Foreign Manpower (Levy) Order 2011 (No. S 371). -
Part II - Payment of Levy and Funds
Part III - Levy Rates Applicable
Part IV - General
Revokes the Employment of Foreign Manpower (Levy) Order 2010 (G.N. No. S 324/2010)
Employment Agencies (Bail and Personal Bond) Rules 2011 (No. S 173). -
Singapore - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)
Employment Agencies Rules 2011 (No. S 172 of 2011). -
Adoption: 2011-03-30 | SGP-2011-M-86247
1. Citation and commencement
3. Prescribed fees, etc.
4. Enquiries
7. Validity of licence
8. Separate licence
9. Restriction on licensee
10. Foreign recruitment
11. Change of place of business
12. Scale of fees, etc.
13. Refund of fees
14. Dispute resolution mechanism
15. De-registration of employment agency personnel
16. Registration cards
17. Offence for persons to engage unlicensed persons
18. Offence for licensed employment agencies to make certain applications
19. Penalties
20. Revocation
Employment Agencies (Exemption) Order 2011 (No. S 175 of 2011). -
2. Exemption.
Exempts certain persons from the application of section 6 of the Employment Agencies Act.
Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act (Commencement) Notification 2011 (No. S. 18). -
Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2010 (No. 36 of 2010). -
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Italy hosted the first Culture Summit of the Group of Seven
Can culture be an antidote to the dangers of our times? The values of the safeguarding and dialogue have been protagonists of the first G7 Summit dedicated to cultural heritage, that ended with the signing of the Florence Declaration
The risk of corruption in climate finance
Climate change is a matter of life or death according to Transpanecy International: fighting it, just like fighting corruption, means protecting, in the first place, who’s first and worst affected by both phenomenon: the poorest and the future generations
Malta’s return to La Biennale in Venice
Economy and culture proceed together: Malta, protagonist of one of the most relevant economic growths of the Mediterranean area, after eighteen years returns to the Biennale in Venice, that will take place from May 13th to November 26th 2017
Design is a thought activity: we should not replace it with a mere “optimizing” approach, because it’s from imperfections that talent emerges
Teamwork between companies and diplomacy: the case of Italy
Perceived corruption: Transparency International Index
Ferzan Ozpetek: "My Mediterranean language"
Mediterranean Contradictions
Perceived corruption in Europe and Central Asia: the 2016 report of Transparency International’s Global Corruption Barometer
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Researching Australian soldiers
Memorial, Crows Nest, Queensland.
Several years ago, I started researching three Brisbane men who had different experiences of World War I. One served in an Engineers Corps – earning a Military Medal; another served as a motor cycle messenger in the Motor Transport Corps and was ‘Mentioned in Despatches’ in 1918; while the third was an ambulance driver in the Balkans – a theatre of the war about which we rarely hear. They also all served on the Australian home front during WWII.
Researching these men was made easier by the wonderful resources provided by the National Archives of Australia. Digitised copies of the service records for Australian WWI servicemen are available online – free - making researching your ancestor, or person of interest, simple. These can be found here: http://www.naa.gov.au/collection/explore/defence/service-records/army-wwi.aspx
World War II records are similarly available online, if someone has paid for the initial digitisation. If the record is not yet digitised, getting them done costs a nominal fee.
Once you know the division and unit in which the soldier served, it is then possible to find the battalion's history and/or diary which tell where the unit was located at various times.
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I later this year, the Imperial War Museum has online exhibitions and projects underway. Go to: http://www.iwm.org.uk/history/first-world-war. Similarly, the Australian War Museum has new exhibitions to commemorate the centenary - see them at http://www.awm.gov.au/1914-1918/.
Inspired by reading autobiographies and diaries of Australian soldiers who served in World War I, my novella All Quiet on the Western Plains explores the aftermath of that conflict for an Australian soldier and an English nurse who move to the western plains of Queensland to escape their experiences. Instead, they find each other and hope for the future. Available 1 May 2014 from Amazon and other good book sellers.
Have you researched an ancestor who served in World War I? I would love to hear about him or her.
Noelle Clark link
Lovely post, Isabella, and very helpful. My dad fought in WW2 in Iryan Jaya (although in those days it was called Dutch New Guinea). Can't believe it's almost 100 years since the first WW. I'm very interested in this period of time, and can't wait for your new book to be released. Thanks.
Isabella Hargreaves link
Thanks Noelle. Yes, 100 years this August. Do you remember Anzac Day in the '60 when there were still WWI veterans still alive and we wore rectangular, purple cloth badges pinned to our school uniforms? It seemed to have a different atmosphere in those days. Do you have your Dad's service record? They make interesting reading.
Yes, I remember. In fact, I buy one of those little cloth badges every year, but these days they are blue, not purple. I do have my dad's service records, and my brother is the keeper of Dad's medals which alas, we didn't get until after he died - he always said he meant to get them, but never did. He never saw them. :-(
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For those who want to know more here's a little about me. For a short bio for publicity purposes, please go the 'Press Kit' section.
What I do?
I play the guitar and sing. Whether it's done well or not, that's another story. From time to time I'll play with others, both jamming and performing. There's nothing quite like playing with others and have everyone just blending in - there's real magic in it. I've always loved music, I think it came from Mum. She started me with piano and guitar lessons at primary school. The progress and development was stinted at times, I no longer play the piano and for some years I didn't even pick up a guitar. Nowadays it's the opposite and it's a very rare thing for me to not pick up an instrument or sing on a daily basis.
Family events were almost always accompanied to music. Uncle Colin would often pull out his guitar and sing a John Denver or Carter family tune and I would join in from time to time. We would often go to 1C1, (a club no longer) who met at the Brunswick Mechanics Institute and listen to local and visiting artists, they were good times. Gradually I began to play with friends at the odd party, work event, wedding etc. But it wasn't really until I started playing regularly to seniors in Aged Care Facilities that I really enjoyed music for what it is - a means of communicating, a way to share joy, a joy in itself. And so the passion has grown and along with it, a new appreciation of life. Mum always said - you've got to live son! What she urged me, was to live life fully and for me personally, I don't think I can do that without music.
It was in our nation's capital, where I really started to delve into the musical world and mix with some wonderful people like David Meyers, who was involved with all things acoustic/poetic in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Dave was well connected in the ACT scene (in a myriad of activities including music and bush poetry) and strongly involved with organisations like the Country Music Association of Canberra, the Monaro Folk Society and the Murrumbateman Acoustic Music Club. I highly recommend all of these groups to you, if you reside in the ACT and like live acoustic music.
Whilst living in Canberra, I made friends with Dianne and Michael Porter and regularly attended their monthly jam sessions. I tell people that they adopted me as their "bluegrass son" for a laugh. The reality is that they are really passionate about their music and they opened up a few doors for me. They are an inspiration and are really wonderful people as well as being very talented and unique musicians. Their passion is to reclaim public spaces for live music and I think that can only be a good thing, don't you? They host regular jams, usually in the shelter behind the Questacon, at midday every second Saturday of the month. It's all unplugged and they encourage sharing of group music, allowing everyone to join in in a genuine jam, rather than just taking turns listening to each individual play their most difficult piece of music. It is a big jam session, not a blackboard concert. If you're interested, check out their website which is listed on the links page. And now, starting in February 2014, we now have a Jammalong in Melbourne! It's held at exactly the same time, but in Jell's Park Melbourne.
Types of music: live, recorded, on-line
What kind of music do I like and play? I've got a fairly broad appreciation of music and the more I play with others the wider that tends to get. Admittedly I have a bias towards: Folk, Country, Bluegrass, Gospel and anything that sounds like those genres. That bias probably isn't going to change. As a teenager I made a conscious decision to listen to Classical music but I just love the "earthiness" and casualness of Folk and Country. I think it's a reflection of its roots and when you see where bluegrass originated from and the kind of people that embraced it, one can see it as an expression of a special kind of community spirit. A lot of that spirit unfortunately has been lost in todays modern age. The technological limitations of the music scene prior to the industrial revolution meant all music was live. No MP3 players back then! Talking to people involved being with them - no Facebook! I like music from the sixties and early seventies too.
Despite the development of modern electric guitars, electronic synthesisers and amplification systems, a lot of popular music from the sixties was often folk influenced and acoustic based. That period brought the whole concept of being a singer-songwriter to a whole new level, particularly as the recording/music industry expanded. It meant that a musician could play in London, be seen on TV in Australia, have them hit the charts in the mass media and then you could buy their vinyl records in Melbourne. The speed that can be done nowadays has increased exponentially and the whole computerised "on-line" dimension has really changed everything yet again.
Offers and aims
What can I offer you? Music of course. I perform and sometimes provide tuition. I'll play free for some venues, particularly charity and community based organisations. For other venues, an appropriate fee would be appreciated. Instruments cost money (particularly the good ones!) petrol isn't free and time is valuable. After settling back into the Melbourne scene in the last couple of years, it's now about being involved with the best parts I've found, so you'll find me active in my local area and with the musicians that I know, particularly Sharon Start, Wendy Snook an Colin Smith, in the band 'Journey Bound' and also my duo partner, Barbara Jeffrey in 'Tidal Moon'.
Other musicians
Whilst naturally I'm the main focus on this site, I will make mention of other musicians, venues etc. as I think music is so much bigger than myself and intrinsically, it is something to be shared. I enjoy listening to other artists and I am more than happy to promote them. I am also keen to support groups who encourage live acoustic music. The many and varied venues that support local talent, nurture the grassroots level that without, new acts would have no support, no-one would buy CDs and no-one would attend the festivals and concerts.
This site has built up over time, so there are parts that may need to be updated (especiallly my old YouTube account). I'll get round to updating those bits... eventually. Only relatively recently, I've succumbed to Facebook and actually even use it from time to time. Don't hesitate to contact me either through my 'Contact' page or through Facebook and I hope to see you at a venue!
Yours in music,
A few changes have happened in the years and whilst most of the above is accurate, this website layout has changed and I no longer have a "links" or "tuition" page. Whilst it was great fun, I left Journey Bound in 2016. I am also involved with some new groups and collaborations such as Jose & The Amigos, and have a residency playing weekly music in Thornbury under the banner of "Jose & Friends". I mainly perform but also am involved in event management, stage management, MC work and tutoring guitar at the basic to intermediate level. If you are interested in guitar tuition or want to discuss any specific musical needs, please send me a message via the contacts page.
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Monticello College - Echo Yearbook (Godfrey, IL)
Leading toward the future, Rich in associations with the past, Our great stone entrance Typifies enduring Monticcllo traditions. If' THE •f BAD ITT I® N j)u 1 This is the Echo of Tradition. The wealth of traditions inherited from generations of preceding classes is presented as the theme of this pictorial and literary summary of the activities on the campus of Monticcllo College in 1948. Monticcllo is a monument to the enthusiasm, loyalty, and work of those who have conceived the rich traditions and expanding ideals which embody the spirit of Monti life. To the heritage and culture of Monticcllo College; as a tribute to the richness of our college life; and in hope that cherished traditions will remain constant; we devote the Echo of the class of 1948.The Class of 1948 dedicates this hook to Dr. John Ripley Young, President of Monticcllo College. Though varied paths arc followed after graduation, each and every one of us will remember Dr. Young as a wise and inspiring friend. His unaffected personality has endeared him to all, and although we will miss him, we will always remember his genial smile, his cheery "hello," his entertaining words, his great devotion to the field of education. We consider it a privilege to take this opportunity to honor Dr. Young, under whose diligent leadership Monticello has continued to uphold and strengthen the ideals for which she stands.0 £ BOOK ONE........................FACULTY BOOK TWO........................CLASSES BOOK THREE................ORGANIZATIONS BOOK FOUR....................ACTIVITIES BOOK FIVE MEMORIES——In formal best, faculty and student body begin the fellowship that continues in classroom, in laboratory, and on playing field.Do ll.e Ctaii of 1948 . . . You represent a minority group against which, fortunately, there is little prejudice! You have been blessed as none of your predecessors and few of your contemporaries. You have been born into a family, a country, and a time in history which can offer you the accumulated fruits of man's struggles down the ages. 1 he privileges of education in a free country are yours; yours, also, is the responsibility for bringing peace, cooperation and brotherhood to a warped and soul-sick world. It is a glorious opportunity—and a sobering responsibility! J. R. YOUNGDr. Young, Jimmy, Jack, and Mrs. Young i Dr. John Ripley Young received his B.A. degree from Marshall College and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Illinois. As President of Monticcllo, it is Dr. Young’s responsibility to arrive at the solutions for the administrative and educational problems of the college. Both Dr. and Mrs. Young are well-known for their cordial hospitality in the Evergreens and their attendance at the receptions, dances, assembly, and vesper programs. Greatly interested in civic activities, Dr. Young is an active member of the Rotary Club, and is also associated with the Community Chest. He excels in various sports, and many students know his ping pong ability from first-hand experience. The humorous stories with which Dr. Young amuses those at the head table arc famous on the campus.tyaE' i Fred Kuchnc, Marshall Acker, Dr. John R. Young, D. Howard Doanc Mrs. S. T. Olin, Mrs. W. W. Parsons, Eben Rodgers, president, Mrs. T. S. Chapman, Mrs. G. S. Milnor The responsibility for the over-all government of Monticello College lies with the nine men and women whom we recognize as the board of trustees. The members serve for a period of eight years and meet on the campus once every two months to discuss the policies and business matters of the college. Eben Rodgers, recently retired president of the Alton Brick Company, serves as president of the Board with Mrs. Spencer T. Olin (Ann Whitney, ’25) officiating as secretary. The other seven members of the board who give so generously of their time and effort for the benefit of the college are Mrs. William Wood Parsons of Terre Haute, president of Monticello from 1910 to 1918; Mrs. Theodore Chapman, widow of the late T. S. Chapman, who was the former chairman of the board of trustees; Mrs. George Sparks Milnor (Alice Ryric, ’ll) of Wilmette, Illinois; Marshall Acker, vice-president of Olin Industries, Inc., of Alton; D. Howard Doane, chairman of the board of the Doanc Agricultural Service of St. Louis; Fred Kuchnc, president of the Kuchnc Manufacturing Co., who serves as chairman of the property committee of the board; and Dr. John R. Young, president of the college, who is a member ex-officio. A scholarship reserve fund was established by the trustees this past year for the purpose of expanding educational opportunities for worthy students of the college. Profits from such campus enterprises as the bookstore, coin-operated machines, the Cabin, and the money given by graduating classes for scholarship purposes, are to be turned over to this fund. feAk Mary Lainc» Swift Academic Dean A.B., Vassar College; M.A., Columbia University Miss Mary Laing Swift, Academic Dean, arranges the school curriculum and examination schedules. She is the chairman of the Advising Committee, and thus has charge of all registration, counselling, and permanent faculty advisers of the students. She also supervises the students' selection of courses, giving special attention to transfer requirements. Miss Swift is also faculty adviser to the Student Council. Alice May Morrill Daw of Women Ph.B., Denison University; M.A., Northwestern University As Dean of Women, Mrs. Alice May Morrill is responsible for the administration of social privileges and the supervision of all student residences. She also has the task of picking compatible roommates for new students. Mrs. Morrill is faculty adviser to the Student Residence Council. Perhaps her most important duty is to help the girls adjust to the new experience of college life. Administration Auoley Noel Sullivan Assistant to the President Director of Admissions B.S., University of Nebraska As Director of Admissions, Mr. Sullivan carries on all correspondence with prospective students. He is assisted in the responsibility by four field representatives. In the capacity of Assistant to the President, Mr. Sullivan handles all public relations concerning Monticello College. Every Monti girl soon recognizes "Sully” as a friend.Administration Wkndki. H. Baker Business Manager A.B., University of Missouri WcikIcI H. Baker, business manager of the College anil treasurer to the hoard of trustees, takes care of all financial matters pertaining to the college. His duties include purchasing supplies and operating the student bank, at which students make deposits and withdrawals. Mr. Baker, with the aid of the maintenance staff, also supervises the buildings and grounds and sees that necessary repairs are made. Florence Duree Social Director B.A., University of Nebraska Mrs. Duree's duties as Social Chairman include scheduling events on the school calendar, planning teas and receptions, and arranging trips into Sr. Louis for concerts, plays, and operas. Supervising dances, the smokehouse, the dining room, and the Western lists are a part of her responsibilities as faculty adviser to the Social Committee. She is also adviser for the senior class. Ermina E. Busch Registrar A.B., University of Illinois Planning and organizing the September registration and the year’s schedule with Dean Swift, compiling statistics on enrollment and classes, receiving high school transcripts, and preparing college transcripts are among the duties of Miss Ermina Busch, registrar. Miss Busch also records and sends out student grades.Administration Joseph A. L. Russo Director of Publications A.B., Harvard College Besides assisting the students to produce the Times, Momiccllo's school paper, and the Echo, Mr. Russo also supervises college publications. All school publicity is under his care. Photography of Monticello people and activities is an important part of his work. Mary J. Pfeiffenderger Alumnae Secretary A.A., Monticello College; B.A., Wellesley College As alumnae sccretarv, Miss Pfciflenbergcr manages to keep contact with the 3900 Monticello alumnae. Besides seeing that every visiting alumna is entertained, she actively participates in meetings and reunions all over the country. The Alumnae Bulletin, under her editorship, is published three times each year. Irmadean Haberly Librarian B.A., Pomona College; M.A., Claremont Gradutc School Senior Certificate, Los Angeles Library School; Graduate Library School, University of Chicago Mrs. Haberly supervises the selecting, purchasing and cataloging of new books for the Monticello Library. To help students locate books and publications for their studies is one of her principal tasks. The planning of the annual Book Fair in the library gives the students a view of the best recent books and an opportunity to buy them at school.All Moncicdlo students study English. Every girl is given the opportunity of learning how to read with appreciation, and to express her thoughts creatively both in oral and written exposition. Juniors arc placed in an English composition course which teaches them to write correctly and expressively. Criticism of themes and discussions of essays, short stories, novels, poems, and plays, arc the techniques employed. A course in Biblical Literature is offered covering both the Old and New Testaments of the King James Version, which is treated not from a theological point of view, but rather as a cultural heritage of English speaking people. English literature, a course open to seniors only, is a study of classical literature from the eighth century to the present. One of the more advanced courses in the English Department is American literature combined with American history, known as A.C. and C. (American Culture and Civilization.) I Florence Woll.brman A.B., Illinois College; M.A., University of Illinois Ruby Cloyd A.B., Transylvania College; M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University Frances Waggener 13.A., Northeast Missouri State Teachers College; M.A., University of Missouri Nancy Walthall 13.S., M.S., Kansas State CollegePhysical Education Department Winiired Morrison Chairman, Depart me nr of Physical Education B.S., Kansas City Teachers College It is a recognized fact that a sound body should accompany a sound mind, and for this reason every girl at Monticello participates in the Physical Education program. The ideals of companionship, fair play, and sportsmanship are emphasized as a part of good living and good playing. The year is divided into three sport seasons. The sports offered include archery, badminton, basketball, fencing, golf, hockey, swimming, life-saving, riding, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Each girl is allowed to select her favorite although it is required that one be a team sport. A voluntary sports program is offered after school, and from the two hundred girls who participated were chosen the various teams which represented Monticello at the play days here on our own campus or at other colleges. Special events of the year were the Monticello Horse Show, the Marlin Pageant and the Sports Banquets. Maxine Miller A.B., MacMurray College; M.A., North- John H. Thomas western University Rielin£ Jane Morrison B.S., Slippery Rock State Teachers College Louise Walraven B.S., Mary Washington CollegeLanguage Department Paul John Cooke Chairman, Department of Foreign Lew ua es A.B., A.M., Ph.D., University of Illinois At Monticcllo two years of French anil Spanish arc offered, and in Spanish two additional advanced courses are provided: Conversation and Spanish Literature. Spanish Literature enables the student to become acquainted with the language as well as the literature, the culture, and the history of Spain. Students are provided with a language lounge which is available at all times in order to help them practice their conversation and add to their understanding of the Spanish and French peoples. Here arc many records of native songs and bookshelves filled with novels, dictionaries, and reference books. Colorful sombreros and travel posters decorate the walls. French and Spanish weekly newspapers are always on hand so that the student may keep abreast of recent developments and trends of thought in these countries. Channing MacFadon B.A., University of Michigan; M.A., University of Minnesota Eleanor Stubbs Perry A.B., College of Emporia Herbert A. Woodbury A.B., Harvard CollegeSocial Science Department Homer F. Young Chairman, Depart went of Social Sciences B.A., Ohio University; M.A., Harvard University Social science deals with the origin of human society and social phenomena; the progress of civilization and its laws. In an age when this study may determine the policies of a new world, its practical as well as technical points arc of unmeasurable value. At Monticello the department is composed as follows: history, sociology, government, economics and geography. History may be defined as all that man has ever done or thought or said. The classes in modem European history arc made up mostly of juniors. Here the evolution of thought is discussed from medieval times to the present day. Sociology concerns man in relation to his own social surroundings. Problems of society, the home, the school, and the community, in terms of the individual are examined bv the Sociology classes. The study of government and economics gives the student an opportunity to prepare herself for correct political thinking. The physical surface of the earth, with its peoples, animals and products, is examined in the geography classes. The International Relations Club is sponsored by Homer Young, chairman of the social science department. C. Warren Griffiths A. B., Col lege of Wooster; B.D., Union Theological Seminary; L. Margaret Gall Robert G. Schmidt M.A., University of A.B., Davis-Elkins A.B., Illinois College; Wisconsin; Ph.D., College; M.A., West M.A., Harvard Uni-Univcrsity of Chicago Virginia University versityNatural Science Department Lucrutia Crkssey Chairman % Department of Na nrnl Science A.B., University of Illinois; M.A., Columbia University; graduate study. University of Chicago The science department is composed of three main sections: chemistry, biology, and mathematics. The well-equipped laboratories on third floor Fobcs are a source of constant amazement to Monticello students and visitors. Courses in zoology, botany, and general biology arc offered in the biology division which is supervised by Miss Gulick, Miss Chal-land, and Miss Hall. Jaunts hack campus and trips to Shaw's Garden and the St. Louis Zoo were particularly attractive to the students. Miss Crcsscy and Miss Wilfred, as the mainstays of the chemistry department, teach courses in both general and organic chemistry, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Backgrounds for the future study of chemistry, home economics, nursing, and nutrition are provided by these courses. This year the organic chemistry students and faculty enjoyed a dinner which they prepared and ate in the laboratory. In the mathematics section, algebra is taught by Miss Hall. Louisi: Elizabeth Gulick A.B., A.M., University of Illinois Helen Challand B.E., Northern Illinois State Teachers College Eleanor Wilfred B.S., University of Illi nois Cleo Hall B.S., University of Illinois; M.A., Teachers College, Columbia UniversityMusic Department Allan Sly Chairman, Department of Music Graduate in Music, University of Reading, England Stephen Bennett Williams Mus.B., Chicago Musical College; M.A., University of Iowa A wide variety of musical activities and instructions is offered at Monticcllo. For those who sing or play, for those who attend concerts or collect records, for those who plan a career for further study of music at senior colleges or professional schools, differing programs of study arc available. Bi-inonthlv Serenade Concerts given in the Caldwell Drawing Room serve to bring performers and listeners together in a congenial atmosphere. Spring recitals focus attention on the earnest and sustained efforts of gifted students. The Monticcllo Choir plays an essential part in the Sunday Vesper Services. It also gives two public concerts annually, and makes occasional out of town trips. A new glee club department was created in the choir this year. The glee club sings with the choir on all occasions except the Vesper Services. Robert Oldiiam Mus., Mus.M., Yale University Jeanette Ross Mus.B., Northwestern University; M.M., American Conservatory of Music Dorothy C. Woodbury Universite dc Grenoble; Institut Jacques Dalcrozc, Parismmm w W neverrmreir Visual Helen F. Patton Chairman, Department of Vis mil Arts 15.S., George Peabody College for Teachers; M.A., University of Chicago Arts Department The primary objective of the art department is to develop a personal basis for analysis, understanding. and appreciation in the visual arts, and to institute a sound foundation for achievement in the fine or applied arts. Practicing artists comprise the staff and with the aid of large and well equipped studios and small groups every member of the class receives a maximum of individual instruction in her personal crcat ivc efforts. An important and valuable course in the art department is Art History, consisting of an introduction to art in various civilizations and their contributions to contemporarv forms. Students are offered a course in sculpturing which includes modeling in clav, life studies, carving in wood and stone, ceramic sculpture, and pottery. Practical courses in drawing and painting undertake still life, landscape and life studies. Courses in basic design, dress design, interior decoration, and commercial art are also provided. Traveling exhibitions and displays of student work are shown throughout the year. Hillis Arnold B.A., University of Minnesota; graduate Study, Minneapolis School of Arts Margaret G. Foster B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin W. Vladimir Rousseff Bulgarian National Gymnasium; L’Ecolc dc FAssomption; Art Institute of ChicagoHealth Department John Wedig, M.D. College Physician Regardless of the ailment, a Monti girl has the reassuring knowledge that there is always a graduate nurse on call at the infirmary. Three times a week Dr. Smith and Dr. Wedig make routine calls, and for patients needing hospital care, the Blue Cross Hospital Plan, in which every student participates, helps out with the expenses. During the first week of school every Monti student is given a thorough physical examination by the health department. A record of this examination is kept on file in the infirmary office for further reference. The infirmary is the only place on campus where the girls arc served breakfast in bed, accompanied by the cheery good morning of Miss Gilmour. This year the infirmary boasts of the recent arrival of four new hospital beds, gift of the Monticcllo Dads' Club. i Dorothy Cappel, R.N. Mary Gilmour, R.N. GrovesB.Smith,M.D. Assistant Nurse Resident Nurse College PhysicianPsychology Department Patricia Locke B.A., University of Kansas; M.A., University of Kansas City The question, "why we behave like human beings," furnishes material for many lively discussions in the psychology classes. Students early discover that the "laws” of psychology arc still in the making, but that scientific study has developed many valuable insights into the prediction and control of human behavior. A thorough exploration of important questions awakens new avenues of thought about the meaning of individual behavior. The students arc urged to apply the results of study in the formation of personal goals and attitudes. Speech and Drama Department Monticcllo is proud to have one of the finest drama departments in the country. Mrs. Solvcig Sullivan is director of this department which offers to its members classes in acting, directing, play production, radio, voice and diction, and rehearsal and performance. W. Vladimir Rousseff, who is technical director of this department, designs and makes many of the striking stage sets and costumes in the plays. One of the major productions given during the year was "Jack and the Beanstalk." This excellent performance was an outstanding event of the college year. Solveig Winsi.ow Sullivan Chairman Depart nun t of Speech and Drama B.A., University of Wisconsin: M.F.A., Yale University W. Vladimir Rousseff Bulgarian National Gymnasium; L'EcoIe dc 1 Assumption; Art Institute of Chicago57-8 . 39 U 1772 7 ? Catherine Beall Information Secretary Paula Bowman Secretary to the Business Manager N. Maxine Cales Bookkeeper and Cashier Myrtle Dilley Information Secretary Secretarial Staff Emily Jaeger Secretary to the Academic Dean Shirley Ruedin Secretary in Admissions ’ Office Virginia Russo Secretary in Alumnae Office Anastasia Saranois Faculty Secretary Arlene Wilson Margaret Schmidt Secretary to the Assistant Secretary to the President to the President ■iuw i Dietitians Eleanor Price B.S., University of Illinois Ruth Olson B.A., University of North Dakota Dietetic Internship, Vanderbilt University Hospital, Nashville, Tenn. Bookstore Marjory Dietiker Library Assistants Arnold Foster B.A., University of Wisconsin Frances RousskffNell Lane Beall Caldwell Residence Charlotte Martindalb Caldwell Residence Residence Counselors Irma Hunt Assistant in Baldwin Residence Pauline Tewksbury Head of Baldwin Residence A.B., Grinncll College;M.A.,Teachers College, Columbia University Ida D. Brooks Gilman Residence Dorothea P. Dunagan Haskell Residence and Career Counselor B.A., Simpson College Melda Jean Boedy Secretary NOT PICTURED A EVEN A CLOSSON Housekeeper Elizabeth Ellison Assistant Librarian Lois Mitchell Information Secretary Virginia Underwood Residence Counselor Admissions Counselors Margaret Cox A.A., Monticcllo College; Washington University Alice I. Grothe B.S., De Pauw University Lucie B. Mott Josephine Warner B.A., Beloit College Margaret K. Weigel B.A., College of St. TeresaWoodbury, Williams, Bowman, Oldham, Sullivan, Calcs faculty rjCt on n The faculty lounge, like the student smokehouse, is an active and interesting place, especially after meals. There, most of the faculty may be found relaxing, playing bridge, or just chatting. This year the lounge is especially attractive since its renovation was accomplished by the interior decoration class under the direction of Miss Helen Patton. Students spent many weeks choosing materials, planning colors and arranging combinations to make the room more pleasant. Many visits to St. Louis and Alton were made bv Dot Johnson, Mary Barrick, Jane Eckenrodc, Marjorie McKcaguc, Larkin Ogden, Jean Durfee, Nctia Beebe, Marian Kitz, Claudia Marks, Betsy Tubman, Joan Young and La Verna Schultz, who are the members responsible for the project. Hillis Arnold contributed six originally created lamps which enhance the pleasant atmosphere of the lounge.As a symbol of our love for the College The class tree embodies hope and joy and faithWellington, Hclgc, Dixon, Hallaucr Senior (LfctAA Office,, President Laura Dixon Vice-President Peggy Hallauer Secretary Prudence Wellington Treasurer ..... Marilyn HelgePhyllis Ahrens Nashville, Illinois Science Club (1); M.C.A. (1,2); Social Work (1); Times (2). Mary Arming ton Harvey, Illinois Science Club (1,2); Riding Club (2). Grace Ann Birnbaum Laurence, New York Science Club (1,2); I.R.C. (1); Social Committee (1,2); Echo (1); Times (1, 2); Sponsor (2); I.R.C. (1,2); President (2). Rita Boyan Washington, Pennsyl vania Sponsor (2). Ahrens Na-a-shville fiendish swimmer dancing medical students Armington fun witty friendly quiet Birnbaum red sweat shirt Wally eastern accent Boyan Riki Jack-in-thc-Beanstalk model gorgeous clothesBrain Beta—Ohio State fuzzy blue slippers smokehouse Brandt Apt. K attracts men chatterbox Briggs "low ay" Vaughn Monroe studying French in N.Y. Broerman Jackie oh, that basketball jump Jim, Don, or Dave? that laugh Constance Allen Brain Springfield, Ohio Social Service (1); Sponsor (2); Social Committee (2); 1.11.C. (2); Smokehouse Committee (1,2). Connie Brandt Quincy, Illinois Tennis Club (1,2); Times (2), News Editor (2); Social Committee (2); Science Club (2); Sponsor (2); Basketball (2); Hockey (2); M.A.A. Board, Badminton Manager (2); Volleyball (2). Alice Patricia Briggs Fargo, North Dakota M.C.A. (1,2); Social Committee (2). JACQU ELI N E B ROER M A N Rocky River, Ohio Riding Club (1); Sponsor (2); Tennis Club (1,2), President (1); Varsity Hockey (2); Baseball (1); Student Council Vice-President (2); M.A.A. Treasurer (2); Basketball Varsity (1).Nancy Alice Brown Kansas City, Missouri Social Committee (2); Science Club CD- Renna Glenn Brown Little Rock, Arkansas Sponsor (2). Elizabeth Jane Brumbaugh Joplin, Missouri Art Gallery (2); I.R.C. (2); Echo (2); Social Service (2); M.C.A. (1,2). Genevieve Bublitz Kansas City, Missouri Choir (1,2); Echo (1,2), Production Manager (2); Times (1,2), Feature Editor (2); M.C.A. Program Chairman (2); National Committee (2); Marlin Club (2); Social Committee (2); Sponsor (2); Riding Club (1); Social Service (1). Brown N. wit knitting swimming Monti's hostess Brown R. G. small, pretty features nice to know “Take me back to Little Rock" Brumbaugh “Liz” "Where’s Shelby?" archery fiend fun lovin’ Bublitz "Genny” popular and sweet the "lake” M.U. and Larryr— --------------------------------B---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beatrice Burgess Kansas dry, Missouri Sponsor (2). Marylyn Burk McPherson, Kansas Social Committee (1,2). Harriett Burress Jones boro, Arkansas Elsie Andrea Calas Chicago, Illinois Riding Club (1); I.R.C. (1,2); Science Club (1); Sponsor (2); Times (1). Burgess Be a big, brown eyes romancin’ Jimmy Burk "Has anybody seen Currie?’ baseball, basketball Vance Burress intelligent quiet sweet Calas wit loves Geneva ChicagoCarol Joyce Chalmers Wilmette, Illinois Marlin Club (1,2); Riding Club (1); Riding Club (1); Smokehouse Committee (2); Social Committee (2); Science Club (2); Sponsor (2); House Committee Baldwin (2). Suzanne Cornell East Chicago, Indiana Sponsor (2); Social Committee (2); Caldwell House Council (2); Floor Chairman (2); Riding Club (2); I.R.C. (2). Sue Carol Cougiienour Riverside, Illinois Marlin Club (1); Posture Committee (2). Carolyn Curtis McPherson, Kansas Social Committee (2); Sponsor (2). Chalmers starry eyed magnetic personality mad dancer Cornell Suzic sweetness simplicity little kindnesses Cougiienour sensibility tall, attractive dependable Curtis ■'Curtic'' vivacious artistic engaged to Jack Diane Dalton Sioux Falls, South Dakota Social Committee (2); Smokehouse Committee (1,2); Social Service (2). Sandra Natelle DaSef Birmingham, Michigan Hockey (2); Times (1,2); Sponsor (2); Social Committee (2); Floor Chairman (2); Times (1,2); Business Manager (2); House Council, Haskell (2). Mary B. Daugherty Rensselaer, Indiana Riding Club (1,2); Treasurer (2); Hobby Horse (1,2); Drill Team Captain (2); Choir (1,2); Science Club (2); Sponsor (2). Joyce DeNio Detroit, Michigan Science Club (1,2); Sponsor International Relations (1,2). (2); Dalton men! men! glamorous Tin in love” DaSef "Sandy” 'Rings on her lingers" our goalie Spen Daugherty horsewoman sippin' cider telephone calls dates DeNio radiant tresses “Wanta go back to Michigan” Monticello's cutieLaura Coulter Dixon Fargo, North Dakota Monticdlo Players (1); Choir (1,2); President of Class (2); Chairman Junior Committee (1); Varsity Basketball (1), Captain (2); Varsity Hockey (2); Golf (1,2); M.A.A. Board (1,2), Basketball Manager(2); Student Council (1,2), Secretary (1); Caldwell House Council (1); Sponsor (2); Social Committee (2). Jane Durfee Wheaton, Illinois I.R.C. (2). Carol Christine Dursciilag Cleveland Heights, Ohio Social Committee (2); Posture Commute (2). Jean Durfee Wheaton, Illinois I.R.C. (2). Dixon basketball prankster everyone’s friend Pres, of Apt. K Durfee big, brown eyes twin sister Bonomo jokes Durfee twin sister blond ic movie fan laugh Dursciilag men talkative vivacious 5V ivr A UNI! EtTENGHR Undid, 0 w Sponsor (2); Science Club (1,2); Monticello Players (1,2); Choir (1, 2); Mistress of the Robes (2); Glee-Club (2); Marlin Club (1,2). Jane Eckenrode Birmingham, Michigan Junior Committee (1); Social Committee (2); Co-Chairman (2); Sponsor (2); Student Council (2); I.R.C. (1,2); Social Service (1,2); Smokehouse Committee (1). Marian Ehri.iciier Pekin, Illinois Science Club (1,2); Haskell Floor Chairman (2). Kitty Flowers Sr. Joseph, Missouri J u n i or Com mi t tec (1); H ousc Ccunci 1 (2); Sponsor (2); Social Committee (2); Book Fair Committee (2). Eckenrode "Eckie” men! humor socialite Ehrliciier "He's just my Bill” the quiet 3rd floor food lover Ettengbr Rick "Froggie" shining face Flowers "I'm simply delighted" "the gall of that woman” Mac’s room-mate Missou-JournalismJane Alma Frye Cleveland, Ohio I.R.C. (1,2); Riding Club (1). Piiyllis Garrett Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Social Committee (2); Smokehouse Committee (1,2); Hockey (1), Varsity (1); I.R.C. (1,2); Volleyball (1,2), Varsity (1,2); Basketball (1,2); Science Club (1,2); M.A.A. (2), Fencing Manager (2); Choir (1,2); Trio (1)'; M.C.A. (1,2); Tennis Club (1,2); Swimming Team (1); Sponsor (2); Junior Committee (1). Jocelyn George Scarstiale, New York Social Committee (2); Riding Club (1) ; Hockey (1), Varsity (1,2); Echo (2) , Literary Ed. (2); Science Club (1,2), Vice Pres. (1), Sec. (2); Basketball (1,2). Sara Gill Bariin game, California Choir (1,2), Secretary-Treasurer (2); M.A.A. Board (2), Vice-President (2); Sponsor (2); Varsity Hockey (1, 2); Varsity Basketball (1); Volleyball (1,2); Posture Committee (2); Song Leader (1); School Song Leader (2). Frye tall slim bangs dry humor Garrett ‘ 'Gerry heart of gold cigarette holder everybody's friend George ■ Jocic” Rapunzul's hair baseball SAE—Wisconsin Gill "Gillie-songstress hockey and basketball full of funJean Marik Gilmour Sr. Louis, Missouri Social Committee (2); Sponsor (2); Echo Art Editor (2); Bicvclc Club (2). Carolyn Gordon Western Springs, Illinois Social Committee Co-Chairman (2); Tennis Club (1,2); Golf (2); Basket-hall (2); I.ICC. (2); Sponsor (2). Sandra Elizabeth Goss Chicago, Illinois Monticello Players (1,2), Secretary-Treasurer (2); Sponsor (2); Bicvcle Club (2); I.ICC. (1,2); Science Club 0). Joy Griswold Chicago, Illinois Junior Committee (1); Sponsor (2); Hockcv (1,2), Varsity (1); Marlin Club (l,2); Varsity Swimming (1); Choir (1,2), President (2); Echo (1); Times (1,2), Make-Up Editor (2); M.C.A. (1,2), Vice-President (2); Social Service Chairman (2). Gilmour smooch model clothes dimple Gordon "Gordo” red hair laughter Johnny Griswold friendly smile men— West Point to Texas "ten-ton hats” Goss "Sandy” those rolling eyes French student throaty noisesPeggy Hallauer Cl tty ton, Missouri Tennis Club (2); Student Council (2); Varsity Hockey (1,2); Basketball Varsity (1); Junior Committee (1); Social Service (1); House Council (1); Volleyball (1,2); Marlin Club (1,2); M.C.A. (1,2); Cabinet (1); M.A.A. (2), Pres. (2); Class Vicc-Prcs. (2); Captain of Basketball Team (1); Sponsor (2). Roth Ann Harman Nett' Martinsville, West Virginia Junior Committee (1); Science Club (1.2) ; Social Committee (2); Smokehouse Committee (2); Hockey (2); Sponsor (2); Glee Club (2); Times (1.2) , Editorial Editor (2); Head Fire-Chief (2); Caldwell House Council (2). Lamar Harper Chicago, Illinois Varsity Hockey (1); Riding Club (1, 2); Sponsor (2); Glee Club (2); House-Council Haskell (2); Haskell Smokehouse Chairman (2). Marcelline M. Hart Tulsa, Oklahoma Times (1,2); Sports Editor (2); Marlin Club (2); Sponsor (2); Hockey (2); Basketball (2). Hallauer "Peg” excels in sports Jack pinned Harman 'Sea ms tress M i n n ic ” sports fan deluxe-sense of humor Apt. K Harper Hart "Fluff" "Marci” Box "Sayre And May rose Cornell blonde streak Kappa witMarilyn Janet Hijlge Clayton, Missouri Class Treasurer (2); Varsity Basketball (1); Riding Club (1,2), President (2); Sponsor (2); Choir (1,2); Junior Committec(l). Bi-tty Jo Hupp Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Science Club (1,2); Riding Club (1, Susan Evert Hiitlage St. Louis, Missouri Science Club (1,2); M.C.A. (1,2); Marlin Club (1,2); Swimming Team Varsity (1); Hockey (1). Martha Housel Western Springs, Illinois Sponsor (2); Social Committee (2); Tennis Club (1,2), Secretary (2); Posture Committee (2). Helge “Moc” bridge wizard smokehouse piano Hcinic Hepp "Betsy" good natured talk about Western John Hetlage swimmer men bridge fiend Housel "Marty" big brown eyes sings in shower live wireShirley Juan Hutson Effingham, Illinois M.C.A. (1,2); Haskell House Council (2). Bertha Charlotte Johns Garden City, New York Echo (2); Times (1,2); I.R.C. (2). Dorothy Johnson Kansas City, Missouri Sponsor (2); Designer of Class Emblem (1); I.R.C. (l); M.C.A. (1,2); Publicity Chairman (2); Caldwell House Chairman (2); Social Com-mitcc (2), Arc Director (2); Student Council (2); Gallery Chairman (2); Smokehouse Committee (2); Social Service (1). Marjory Karcii Lake Bluff, Illinois Tennis Club (1,2); Social Committee (2); Swimming Team (1); Glee Club (2); Fire Chief Gilman (1). Hutson curly crew cut Donny Bov ••Well, Mr. Cassil, I know I'm right” Johns ••Bure" "let's have the halls quiet" engaged subtle humour Johnson sculptress Johnny on thespoc "Jane, this is sooo distressing" Karch P. O. Pal hard worker dinner da ter Sally Meek Kayser Riverside, Illinois I.R.C. (1.2); Social Service (2); Smokehouse Committee (1); Modern Dance Club (1); Advertising for I R C. (1). Susan Elizabeth Kemp Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Choir (1,2); I.R.C. (2); Riding Club (2); Volleyball Team (2); Social Service (2). JoAnn Kincii Hillings, Montana Choir (1,2); Glee Club (2); International Relations Club (2). Marion Krrz Oshkosh, Wisconsin Marlin Club (1,2); Social Committee (2); Sponsor (2); Swimming Team Kayser Kemp Flip party-party "Oh, Mr. Cassill” cross-cved antics many roommates plaid glasses Kinch subtle humor "the sneezer" Bill's reasoning Kitz infectious laugh loves food Cabin dancingAnn Searson Lavender Christopher, Illinois Choir (1,2); Riding Club (1,2); Glee Club (2). Zella Rose Levy Butler, Missouri Jean Margery Lewis Bust Chicago, Indiana Sponsor (2); Marlin Club (2); M.C.A. Cabinet (1,2), President (2); Science Club (1); Volleyball (1); Times (1); Hockey (2); Student Council (2). Mary Loise Lucas Little Rock, Arkansas Haskell House Council (2); Floor Chairman (2). Lavender strawberry blonde Chi Delt pin Jim "countin' the days" Lewis Levy • Indi ana. My Indiana" "Bless his little heart" "He's just the swellest Jack boy” tiny and petite sweetheart of ATO bangs "Well, kiddies" Lucas Southern accent blonde hair card shark Arkansas U.Jean Marie McCormack St. Loirs, Missouri M.C.A. Cabinet (2), Asst. Publicity Chairman (2); Social Committee (2); Hockey (1,2), Varsity (1); Basketball (1,2); Sponsor (2); Smokehouse Committee (2). Jacquei.ine McCoy Coitralia, Illinois Riding Club (1,2). M A R11.Y N McDoNAI.D M.C.A. (1,2); Sponsor (2); Social Committee (2); Monticello Players (1.2) ; Social Service (1,2); Tennis Club (1,2); Hockev (1,2), Varsitv (1.2) ; Basketball (l,2); Volleyball (1.2) ; Jr. Committee (1); Student Council (2), Pres. (2); M.A.A. Board (2), Tennis Manager (2). Pi;ggy McGeach i n Or lows, N bra ska Science Club (1,2), Publicity Manager (2); Social Work (1,2); I.R.C. (2); Social Committee (1,2). Dayton, Ohio McCormack "Jay" hair cutter witty sarcasm smokehouse McCoy roughhouser of 2nd floor the giggler shorty letters from Libby? McDonald “Mac” Miss efficiency vivacious personality perfect “all-around” McG each in lovely to look at plenty of pep "Yea, Nebraska”Marjorie McKeague N ortb vil le, M ichigan Hobby Horse (1,2); Riding Club (1); Social Committee (2); Choir (1). Shirley Jane McQuown Cleveland, Ohio Sponsor (2); Social Committee (2); Smokehouse Committee (2): Science Club (1); I.R.C. Club (1,2), Secretary (2); Caldwell House Council (2), Floor Chairman (2); Times (1,2). Claudia Marks Mansfield, Ohio Sponsor (2); Riding Club (1,2). Betty Jean Marriott Springfield, Illinois Social Service (1); Fire Captain (1); Social Committee (2). McKeague "Hey fellas” sweet smile oh, those horses McQuown “McQuack” wit personified “mutual admiration society” everybody’s friend Marks piquant sweet Betas Marriott Carl Springfield weekends at home convertible T IV3CT Vl v Norma May San Antonio, Texas Sponsor (2); I.R.C. (2). Jean Merriman Columbus, Ohio Glee Club (2); Social Committee (2); House Council (2); Social Work (1); Fire Chief (2). a Joan Mittleman Shako■ Heights, Ohio Echo (1); I.R.C. (2). Mary Ann Morse layetteville, Arkansas I.R.C. (2); Social Committee (2); Riding Club (2). May 'Pretty Mickey” cowboy boots Texas “Ducky” Merriman Dartmouth Phi Delt Tom "Dance, Ballerina” Mittleman Morse "Well, baby" "Just puttin' around” "St. Paul, here I come” waiting for Jerry tocall fourth for bridge Hawaii Nancy Lee Ann Nansen Webster Groves, Missouri Science Club (1,2); Tennis Club (1, 2); Sponsor (2); Social Committee (2); Smokehouse Committee (1); Echo Business Manager (2); Baldwin House Council (2), Floor Chairman (2). Sarah Jane Nonis New Richmond, Ohio Riding Club (1,2); Hobby Horse (1, 2); Drill Team (1,2); Social Committee (2); I.R.C. (2); Sponsor (2); Varsity Volleyball (2;; M.A.A. Board (2), Volleyball Manager (2); Posture Award (2). Nancy Noonan Marshalltown, Iowa Monticcllo Players (1,2); Drama Club (1,2); Publicity Chairman (2). Mary Larkin Ogden Downers Grove, Illinois I.R.C. (1,2); Science Club (1); Smokehouse Committee (1); Social Service (1). Nansen Macatawa boats "Yeah, cute" "Hunky" Nonis horses Men Minin! that red hair perfect model Noonan quiet studious unaffected Ogden sweet friendly Bob auburn hair blue eves - - - _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________—Jessica Perry Plain view, Texas Sponsor (2); Marlin Club (1,2), Scc-rctarv-Trcasurcr (2); Riding Club (1,2), Secretary (2); I.R.C. (1,2); Times StalT (1,2), Copy Editor (2); Echo (1,2). Laura Phelps Chicago, Illinois Sponsor (2); Social Committee (2); Gallery Committee (2). Marilyn1 Postma Kansas City, Missouri Riding Club (1,2); Sponsor (2); Social Committee (2); Smokehouse Committee (2); Junior Committee (1). Ella Rena Potter Paducah, Kentucky Times (1,2), Editor (2); Junior Committee (1); Sponsor (2); Student Council (2); Baseball (1); Hockey (2); Basketball (1,2); Marlin Club (1,2); Choir (1,2); House Council (1); Baldwin Assistant House Chairman (1); M.A.A. Board (2), Secretary (2). Perry TEXAS giggle "Oh, my roommates” Phelps rush, rush short sleeved angora sweaters singing Postma reserved pinned—Bob wonderfu l grades smooth Potter "Pot” Laura’s clothes dimpled chin PaducahF Nancy Ramey Champaign t Illinois Social Committee (2); M.C.A. (2); Marlin Club (2); Posture Committee (2); Science Club (1,2). Barbara Ramsey Sioux City, Iowa Times (1); Echo (1,2), Editor (2); V a rs i t v S vi in mi ng Tea ni (1); M. C. A. (1,2); Social Committee (2); Smokehouse Committee (2); Sponsor (2); Hockey (2); Science Club (1), Treasurer (1); Marlin Club (1,2), President (2); Junior Committee (1); Basketball (1,2); M.A.A. Board (2), Swimming Manager (2); Student Council (l); Book Fair Committee (2). Barbara K. Reck Mot dot a, Illinois Riding Club (1,2); M.C.A. (1,2). Shirley R. Rook Waterloo, Iowa Choir (1,2), Librarian (2); Tennis Club (1,2); M.C.A. (1,2); Social Service Work (1); Social Committee (2); Posture Committee (2); National Committee (2). Ramey Ramsey "Fight Illinois" mermaid the boys marvelously dependable "How do you spell?” friendliest smile 1 augh ter ' 'Jee-ce-meny Reck "A capital idea” Marty good grades Rook beautiful voice "Stood Up Blues" those eyes "Waterloo, she lives up the river" Laura Jo Rose Warren, Ohio Moncicello Riding Club (1); Times (1,2), Asst. News Ed. (2); I.R.C. (2); Science Club (2); Baldwin House Council (2). Ann Rovelstad Urban a, Illinois Sponsor (2); Jr. Committee (1); Monticello Players (1,2), Pres. (2); Choir (1). Roberta Royse Amarillo, Texas Times (1); Sponsor (2); Monticello Plavcrs (1,2), Vicc-Pres. (2); I.R.C. (1,2), Trcas. (1). Joan Delores Schmolze Evanston, IIInto is Science Club (2); Sponsor (2); Social Committee (2); Social Service Work (2). Rose Jcrc heart of gold love for English Lit "Better late than never” Rovelstad vocabulary beauty brains dates Royse "Bobby” "That's my boy" the Amarillo rumpus room "Let's go down for a cigarette" SCHMOLZE "Schnozc” Monti's Loucila Parsons "dream on” personality plus —■ .23 La Verna Schultz Wichita, Kansas Choir (1,2), Vice-President (2); Social Committee (2); Sponsors (2); Song Leader (2); Smokehouse Committee (1,2); M.C.A. (1,2); Haskell House Chairman (2); Student Council (2). Nancy Schumacher Alt a wont, Illinois Sponsor (2); Choir (1,2); Science Club (1,2); Riding Club (1,2); Hobby Horse (1,2), Team Captain (1), President (2); M.A.A. Board (2), Riding Manager (2); M.C.A. Cabinet (2); Social Work (2). Dorothy Jane Sellers Evanston, Illinois Social Committee (1,2), Co-Chairman (2); M.C.A. (1,2); Social Work (1) ; Junior Committee (1); Sponsor (2) . Vivian Anne Suer Chicago Heights, Illinois I.R.C. (1,2); Science Club (1,2); Riding Club (1,2). Schultz •Red" the voice of Monti "Miss Crutches” that Phi Delt Schumacher horses, horses Char's roommate David Sellers hair ribbons "Vance” the social whirls bridge expert Suer that beautiful picture shrimps chocolates radio listener Barbara Ji:an Sihvi-rs Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Social Committee (2); Junior Committee (1); Science Club (1,2), Pres. (2); Sponsor (2); Smokehouse Committee (1,2); Advertising Manager of Echo (2). Mary Simpson Decatur, Illinois Times (1,2); Choir (1.2); Riding Club (1); Creative Writing Club Doris Smith Carrol I ton ,1 1 inois Social Service Work (1). Shir Lev Smith Cheyenne, I Vyomin Social Service (1,2); I.ICC. (1,2); Social Committee (2); Science Club Sibvicrs “Sandy He's so sweet petite male trouble Simpson "Toni” Jimmy "Ya know” prospectivc journalise Smith S. E. serious sense of humour the wild west dramatist Smith D. tiny loves to talk knitting the new lookBettie Steiger Clayton, Missouri Science Club (1,2); I.R.C. (1); Sponsor (2); Volleyball (1); Head of Washing Machine Committee (2). Patricia Anne Sullivan Chapel Hillt North Carolina M.C.A. (1,2); Social Work (1,2); Science Club (1,2); I.R.C. (1,2); Social Committee (2). Charlotte Marie Swanson Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Sponsor (2); Science Club (2); I.R.C. (1); Times (1,2); Chapel-Vespers Chairman (2); M.C.A. Cabinet (2). Jimalou Taylor Shawnee, Oklahoma I.R.C. (2); Sponsor (2); M.C.A. (1, 2). Steiger vivacious sense of humour good natured engaged—Lee Sullivan sweet and lovely gorgeous auburn haii-sincere Swanson brunette beauty quiet conscientious active social worker Taylor everyday scholar dependable friend linger in every pie “you all” LThornquist loves co dance Chicago night spots “Hnbha! Hubba!” "Ding, ding Baby, you got everything!” Van Brunt style plus pleasing personality passion for food creamed eggs Vance corn-cob pipe white sweaters vim, vigor, vitality Vohr always seen with Toni loves movies easy on the eyes engaged—Tommy Jeanne Tiiou nqu ist Chicago, Illinois Social Service (1,2); l.R.C. (1,2). Alice Irene Van Brunt Omaha. ebraska Science Club (2); l.R.C. (2); Social Committee(2);Sponsors(2); M.C.A. 0,2). Mary Ann Vance Ponca City, Oklahoma Social Committee (2); M.C.A. (1, 2); M.A.A. Board (2); Social Chairman (2); Basketball (1,2); Hockey (1); Volleyball (2). Joan Voiir Chicago, Illinois Choir (1,2); Social Committee (2); Tennis Club (1,2).Shelby Mildrp.d Ward Los An eles, Qtlifornia Marlin Club (2); I.R.C. (2); Social Committee (2); M.C.A. (1,2); Social Work (2); House Council (2); Floor Chairman (2). Claire A dele Weber Wapello, Iowa Choir (1,2); M.C.A. (1,2). Margaret Elizabeth Weldt Detroit, Michigan Social Committee (1,2), Secretary (2); Gallery Committee (2). Prudence Wellington Cleveland Heights, Ohio Marlin Club (1,2); Choir (1,2); Social Committee (2); Student Council (2); Junior Committee Secretary (1); Class Secretary (2); Sponsor Chairman (2); Basketball (2); M.C.A. (1, 2), Secretary (1); House Council (1). Ward Ca 1 ifornia’s mermaid witty sophisticated bow and arrow expert Weber quiet type sweet and lovely everybody's friend Weldt Hurrah for Michigan Joan's roommate nice to know Wellington "Prudic" popularity plus always fun friendly, friendly smile JBarbara Jan Wheeler San Antonio, Texas Riding Club (1,2); Marlin Club (1,2). Nancy J. Wilder Win net hi, Illinois I.R.C. (1,2); Junior Committee (1); Marlin Club) 1,2); M.C.A. Cabinet (2); Sponsor (2); Social Service (1); M.A.A. Board (1,2), Hockey Manager (2), Bicycle Club Manager (2); Hockey Captain (2); Varsity Hockey (1,2); Varsity Basketball (1); Varsity Swimming (1). Marjorie Ruth Wiles Enid, Oklahoma Monticcllo Players (1,2); Times (1); Sponsor (2); I.R.C. (2); Fencing (1), Costume Mistress of Drama Club (2). We r ley ■'Peep" Bob "Cokic” beside her ‘What’s all the fuss?’ Wheeler Lee Effingham's mouse house Texas Aggies mischievious brown eyes Wilder "Windy" hockey, basketball dancer "Gadzooks!" Wi les combing her hair "Boomer Sooner" mail and males Betty J. Werley East Canton, Ohio I.R.C. (2).Barbara Louise Williams 0nuiba, Nebraska Junior Committee (1); Social Commute (1,2); Science Club (1,2); I.R.C. (2); Sponsor (2); Basketball (2); Volleyball (2); Student Council (2); Baldwin House Chairman (2); House Council (2); M.A.A. Board (2), Golf Manager (2). Nancy Winning Kansas City, Missouri Basketball (1,2). Rachel Lou Wright Chandler, Oklahoma Choir (1,2); Creative Writing Club (1,2); Social Service Work (1,2); Riding Club (2); I.R.C. (2). Shirley Li dry Yurachek Chicago, Illinois I.R.C. (1,2). Williams corduroy jackets imitating animals golf and geography wit Winning vivacious convertible Kansas City Wright musical white coveralls “That's perfectly assininc” Yurachek chartreuse skirt vocabulary blond “giggle bouncer"Junior Cfaii Off tcerd Bowman, Anthony, Mills, Steelman. President......................................Charlotte Mills Vice-President.............................Bernadetta Bowman Secretary..................................................Paula Stedman Treasurer Bonnie AnthonyCarolyn Dorochy Adams Shawnee, Okie . Betty Adler Kewanee, III. Cerisa Joan Aldcrson Carroll McDonald Allen Ardmore, Okie . East Cleveland, 0. Donna Lou Allen Minneapolis, Minn. Janet Ann Alley Barbara Charlene Anderson Barbara Helen Anderson Ridgewood, N. J. Ed wards vi lie, III. Orange, Calif. Barbara Jean Andrews Bonnie Marie Anthony Marv Beruc Baliman Mary Celcne Barrick Fargo, N. D. Hope, Ark. Omaha, Nehr. Altadena, Calif.Florence Ann Bcamcr Park Ridge, III. Jeannette Suzanne Beccue Lock port, N. Y. Helcnctia Beebe Glencoe, III. Elizabeth Jane Bender Harvey, III. Mary Alice Best Eldred, III. Nancy Jo Bevins Spirit hike, In. Eileen Florence Bigaltc St. I ouis, Mo. Joanne Elizabeth Bighain Bronxri le, N. Y. Martha Custis Bissell St. Louis, Mo. Carol Ann Bjorn Hopkins, Minn. Nancy Killough Black Cape Girardeau, Mo. Alcnc Barbara Blum berg Detroit, Mich. Dorothy Jane Bodeewes Oak Park, III. Mary Jean Brenner Ferguson, Mo. Bernadetea Bowman Deni er, Colo. Georgia Brewer Chicago, HI. Jimy Barlcnc Brady ArJmore, Ok!a. Barbara Brinkman Kansas City, Mo. Ellen Joan Brant Terre Haute, I nil. Joan Marie Brittain Oklahoma City, Ok!a. Betty Grace Brockell Winnetka, III. Clara Marian Brown University City, Mo. Marilyn Ruth Brown Columbus ,i). Valcska Elizabeth Buchholz Oklahoma City, Okla. Alice Jane Bull Carolyn Louise Bullock .Jessie Lee Burns Metropolis, III. Stratford, Conn. Freeland, Mich. Sally Anne Campbell Minneapolis, Minn. Myrtle Ann Carbines ;. McKeesport, Pa. Rowena Kate Carlson Kenilworth, III. Anita Lou Clark Chicago, III. Pauline Elizabeth Clark I lint dale. III. Marilyn Rose Coe Oshkosh, IVis. Rose Alice Cambcrn Kansas City, Mo. Margaret Maude Chambers lola, Kan. Loreta Faye Copeland Ada, Okla. Yvonne Davidson Evansville, lit: . Mary Carolcc Cuthbertson Omaha, Nebr. Nancy Adclc Dalton Birmingham, Mich. Joanne Louise Criczcr South Enel id, 0. Jean Davis Fargo, N. D. Paula Davis Denver, Colo. Patricia Day Crosse Pointe, Mich. Nancy Walker DeCamp Dayton, 0. Helen Holman East Maplewood, Mo. Lucia Ann Eaton Chelsea, Ok hr. Mary Isabel Fike Owa ha, Nehr. Joanne Ruth Finncll Evans fori, III. Marianne Flocss Wilmette, III. Joan Gertrude Galley Priscilla Stuart Garrison White Plains, N. Y. Cincinnati, 0. Betty Ann Geiler Dayton, 0. Arlin Ann Grucnwald Oshkosh, Wis. Joan Frances Harper San Marino, Calif. Joan Haas Chicago, HI. Joan Mathildc Harrison Turtle Creek, Pa. Marv Louise Hall Tulsa, Okla. Olive Edna Hartshorn: Winmtka, III. Roberta Louise Hallaucr Clayton, Mo. Nancy Ann Harvey Highland Park, III. Virginia June Hauver Cleveland Heights, 0. Mary Townsend Hay Shirley Louise Henderson Oshkosh, Wis. Akron, 0. Viola Patricia Herbert LaGrange, III.Anne Webster Hinman Glencoe, III. Nancy Hopper Holmes Birmingham, Mich. Ruth Waldcr Hickman Paterson, N. J. Helen Bovvkcr Holtierman Morris, III. Nancy Lou Hickson Paragouhl, Ark. Mary Lvnn Hoiiman ‘ Pekin, lit. Jane Sue Hildebrand Arlington Heights, III. Lita Lavernc Holly Sacramento, Calif. Dorothy Jeanne Kcllams Decatur, III. Julia Alice Kerr Warren, 0. Clco Mae Kingsley Jehu ore, Kans. Geraldine Louise Klein Kalamazoo, Mich. Marguerite Anna Klein Kalamazoo, Mich. Nancy Lou Knudsen Clinton, la. Mary Lou Kostal Hastings, Nebr. Phyllis lone Krause Riverton, Wyo. Marjorie Jean Kroutil Yukon, Okla. Martha Ladd Elgin, III. Jacquelyn Madge Landgraf Hinsdale, III. Lois Marie Lacy Iota, Kans.iiv Nancy Ellen List Virginia Lloyd Park Ridge, III. Fayette, Mo. Dorothy Ann Leonard University Heights, 0. Louise Lippard San Antonio, Tex. Mary Jean Low Woodstock, III. Rosalie Anne Low Mission, Kans. Rita Jane Lukes Rosemary McLaughlin Larchmont, N. Y. Alton, III.Susan Marks Saginaw, Mich. I Nancy Catherine Meyer Grosse Pointe, Mich. Rosamond Matchcy Davenport, la. Grctchcn Michaclscn Minneapolis, Minn. Mary Ann Mcistcr Alton, III. Marilyn Ruth Mclczcr Brookline, Mass. Charlotte Frances Mills Kennett, Mo. Joyce Marian Mitchell Sylvan ia, 0.Phoebe Jean Mueller Kansas City, Mo. Jeanne Nelson Prospect llci bts, HI. Mary Ellen O'Donnell Belle Tourche, S. D. Patricia Ann Neale Shawnee, Okla. Laura Jean Noble Okmulgee, Okla. Marie Ellen Page Tulsa, Okla. Molly Sue Neill Toledo, 0. Cynthia Newell Noyes Palatine, III. Elaine Agnes Pakel Chicago, HI. Anne Nickel 1 Urban a. III. Lvnettc M. Oberg ' Wilmette, III. Emma Jo Palmer Sterling, Colo.Lois Parker Hinsdale, HI. Gail Ann Plcccncr Amarillo, Tex. Elizabeth Hanna Pate Joplin, Mo. Beverly Jean Purdy Oklahoma City, Okla. Joan Russel Paxton Chicago, HI. Mary Louise Quaile Lakeville, Conn. Marilyn Margaret Phillips Denver, Colo. Ann Gayle Rafoth Delafield, I Vis. Mary Jean Randolph Kansas City, Mo. Nancy Anne Ray Menasha, I Vis. Helen Louise Rcyff Oak Park, III. Marilyn Joyce Reynolds Oklahoma City, Okla. Shirley Jean Rhoades Hinsdale, III. Janc Riker Norma Lee Richardson Aria Ann Louise Ringering Washington Court House, 0. Columbus, 0. East Alton, III' Patricia Risk Garden City, N. Y. Marjorie Louann Rojahn Milwaukee, IVis. Joanne Roth Ross Denier, Colo. Muriel Kathryn Ruplin Hopkins, Minn. Mary Angela Russell Ashland, 0. Patti Joan Scott Ardmore, Ok a. Eleanor Margarc tScarborough San Antonio, Tex. Patricia Janet Schirra Skokie, Ilf.Colcnc Joe Shinn Ardmore, Okla. Betty Mac Shepter Baltimore, AM. Janet Shaw Dixon, III. Judith Ann Shapiro Milwaukee, IVis. Jeanninc Ann ShurtleJT Kirkwood, Mo. Adrienne Arlinc Singer Patricia Brown Skidmore Chicago, III. ' Akron, 0. Carol Edith Smith South Bend, Ind. Caroline Hartman Smith Detroit, Mich. Lucia Ann Smith Carthage, III. Sue Ann Smith Marjorie Jane Sommers Kansas City, Mo. Laike Elmo, Minn.Joann Sonncag Alton, III. Josephine Louise Spencer Kansas City, Alo. Margery Lou Springer Joan Anderson Scanbury Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City, Mo. Shirley Ann Stark Bartlesville, Ok!a. Mary Janet Stearns Grand Island, NV£r. Pauline Holt Stedman Neenab, IVis. Patricia Lou Stephens Painesville, 0. r Joan Betty Stern Little Rock, Ark. Marcia Louise Stewart Columbus, 0. Mary Elizabeth Swanson Sbabbona, . Betty Swift Eden, Tex.Jean Eleanor Tash Chicago, HI. Gwendolyn LouiseTegtmeyer Anne Harkness Temple Glencoe, III. Highland Park, . Carol Herrick Thomas Champaign, III. Martha Elizabeth Thomas Dallas, 7V.v. Martha June Thomas Kansas dry. Mo. Elizabeth Mera Tillotson Tulsa, Ok!a. Henrietta Tomlin Pleasant Plains, III. Marilyn Joyce Trenton Elizabeth Ann Tubman Mary Frances Van Laanen Helen Carolyn Wade Park Ridge, HI. Lakewood, 0. Green Bay, I Vis. E. Grand Rapids, Mich.Martha Jean Wagoner San Antonio, Tex. Joan Margaret Walcnsky Sioux City, la. Mary Gail Waller Scandale, N, Y. Martha Wilson Ward Fort Smith, Ark. Greta Chambers Watson Brooklyn, N. Y. Cornelia Mason Webb North Plainfield, N. J. Nancy Jeanne Wendrick Chicago, III. Suzanne Janet Wideman Alton, III. Jo Ann Williams Hum bo hit. In. Kathryn Ann Williams Homer, III. Nancy Jean Williams Excelsior, Minn. Jaquclinc R. Wilmorc Middletown, 0.Joan Lois Winkclinan Saginaw, Mich. Carol Ann Wood Lake Forest, III. Susan Wisherd Barbara Wittman Linda Wolferman Quincy, III. Minneapolis, Minn. Fort Smith, Ark. Patricia Woodbury Godfrey, III. Therese Louise Woodbury Joanne Alaync Young LaGrange, III. Denver, Colo. Barbara Zimblc Chelsea, Mass.Catherine Bartels Susan Berman Mount Vernon, N. Y. Mount Vernon, N. Y. Sal lye Boxer University City, Mo. Clarice Campbell Springfield, III. Carol Davis Mudison, Wis. Marjorie Greenwood Wilmette, III. Elizabeth Harris Janesville, Wis. Nancy Jackson Chicago, III. Rosalie Maikov Chicago, III. Marilyn Mi hill Alton, III. Janet Sussman Indiana polls, Ihd.Jn o, •ma f Oradi I i on J of WL y Cabin hamburgers . . . smokehouse hours . . . bridge games . . . caloric-producing spreads . . . chilly sunbaths . . . knitting argvles . . . blind dates . . . virus X . . . haunting mailbox . . . new coke sprees in Sc. Louis . • • assemblies . . . machines . . . shopping nocturnal serenades . . . telephone calls . . - Godfrey store . . . exam cramming . . . housemothers basketball games . . . blue books . . . bicycle rides . . . decorating for dances . . . Nellie Lurcher records . . . Bendixes . . . wearing pigtails . . . Washington University fraternity men . . . Alton movies . . . senior stair privilege . . . Doll Dinner . . . Junior per-tcars at commencement . . . class spirit formanccs in Smokehouse... . . . infirmary . . . Friday night fish . . . Miss Haskell's ghost . . . ice skating on pond . . . movies in Chapel . . . cutting classes to sleep . . . faculty friends . . . dates on Saturday nights . . . jeans and (lapping shirt tails . . . writing letters . . . Sunday night vespers . . . exciting off-campus weekends . . .Potter, MeMurray, Wellington, Williams, Hallaucr, Ramsey, Lewis, Schultz, Dixon. Ec ken rode, Wishcrd, Woodbury, McDonald, Brocrman, Johnson. Student Cdotmcid President...........................Marilyn McDonald Vice-President.......................Jackie Broerman Secretary...............................Susan Wisherd Treasurer..........................Patricia Woodbury Every member of the Monticcllo student body is a member of the Student Association, which is governed by the Student Council. The Student Council voices the opinions and ideas of individual students and helps solve the many student problems. It serves as a link between administration and student body and exercises minor disciplinary functions. The president and vice president were elected by the student body in April of the preceding year, and in the latter part of October, the secretary and treasurer were elected from the incoming junior class. Presidents of the M.C.A. and M.A.A., class presidents, house chairmen, the chairmen of the Sponsors and of the Social Committee, and the editors of the student publications make up the Student Council. The council meets every Monday to discuss and act on problems that have arisen during the week. Miss Mary Swift is faculty adviser. The members of the Student Council have justified the confidence the faculty and student body have placed in them.Swanson, McCormack, Wilder, Bublitz, Johnson, Wellington. Mills, Lewis, Dunn, Griswold. (to Cl ridtian Association President..........................................Jean Lewis Vice-President.................................Joy Griswold Secretary.....................................Charlotte Mills Treasurer................................................Terry Dunn The aim of the Monticcllo Christian Association is to stimulate the students' interest in religion and to provide a means to express religion on our campus. Every student is a member of the M.C.A. and is urged to take part in its discussion groups and projects. The Cabinet, made up of four elected officers and various committee heads, provides leadership for this organization. Dr. Warren Griffiths is the faculty adviser. This year the Service Council was incorporated with the M.C.A. so that the M.C.A. had more responsibilities than formerly. Each year the M.C.A. undertakes several major projects. The Social Service Committee and student volunteers work with children's groups at the Alton Y.W.C.A. and Hi Merest Settlement House. During Religious Emphasis Week, which was held in January, Rabbi Robert P. Jacobs, Reverend Erwin Inglis, and Father Bowdern led chapel services and discussion groups, and held private conferences. The World Student Service Fund drive was promoted bv the M.C.A. Money raised by this drive was used for the rehabilitation of universities and students in war-torn countries. Among the other projects of the M.C.A. were the Red Cross drive, Brotherhood Week, Holy Week services, and the annual Doll Dinner.Back row: Daugherty, Tegtmeyer, Paxton, Bali man, Oberg, Bender, Sterns, Klein, M., Hart-shornc, Klein, G., Bisscll, Swift, Kemp, Garrett, Stedman, Duval, Ettenger, Gill, Wellington, Beebe, Smith. Middle row: Rook, Brady, Wriglu, Pakel, Kinch, Eaton, Krause, Stanbury, Harper, Bublitz, Garrison, Harman, Trenton, Kear, Carbines, Dixon, Flowers. First row: Davis, P., Lavender, Merriman, Galley, Schumacher, Weber, Stewart, Chambers, Griswold, Potter, Hclgc, Holiman. Cholr Beebe, Smith, Kear, Galley, Chambers, Springer, Potter, Weber, Carbines, Daugherty. Davis, Kemp, Pakel, Eaton, Garrett, Duval, Bublitz, Klein, Bissell, Swift. Ettenger, Griswold, Schumacher, Wellington, Gill, Bender, Holiman, Krause, Paxton, Dixon. Rook, Wright, Kinch, Lavender, Oberg, Klein, Stearns, Stedman.Chairman AorA Prudence Wellington From the first day a girl comes to Monti, she finds the sponsors always ready to help her. Whether it’s a personal problem or just a question such as "where is Fobes 3? ”, a sponsor is always ready with an answer. The sponsor's work begins in the summer when she first meets her junior sponscc through the mail. Through orientation week, the sponsors usually manage to keep new students too busy to think about being homesick. Each group of sponsors is chosen by the preceding group when it graduates. Good scholarship, citizenship, and personality arc the considerations on which a sponsor is chosen. This year the sponsors had their usual spreads, the Black-and-Gold Tea, the bonfire and all-school sing back campus, and the treasure hunt.-an Cornell, McQuown, Flowers, Housel, Harman, Ward, Johnson, List. J4ou4e MU.lt Chairman La Verna Sciiultz Nickell, Merriman, Ehrlieher, Harper, DaSef, Schultz, Lucas---------------------------------------------------------------------------- —Barrick, Bovan, McDonald, Goss, VanBrunt, Brittain, Ettenger, Noonan, Rovclstad, Roysc, Stephens, Dixon. WonlicJL PLu erA President . Vice-President Secretary . Publicity Chair man Ann Rovelstad . Roberta Royse Sandra Goss Nancy Noonan The Monciccllo Players, better known as the Monti Drama Club, is the goal of all those students interested in any way in the theater. The organization was established to provide an added opportunity for all drama majors to further extend their activities. New members arc chosen each year from Drama students who have participated in the college's social program or have worked with one of the major productions of the year. This year, as a part of indoctrination of the new students, the Drama Club sponsored an after-dinner coffee to acquaint old and new students. Under the guidance of Mrs. Solvcig Sullivan, the Monticello Players have sponsored a "Night of Shakespeare," handled publicity for the major productions, and worked for the benefit of the drama scholarship offered every two years to an outstanding Drama student.= — ‘ -tA- Sciencc President . Vice-President Secretary . Treasurer . Publicity Manager Barbara Shivers Mary Hay Jocelyn George Bernadetta Bowman . Peggy McGeachin The aim of the Science Club is to stimulate the students' interest in science and to broaden their general knowledge of physics, chemistry, and biology. This is done by means of student demonstrations, trips, and lectures by students and faculty. All students enrolled in science classes are eligible to become associate members of the Science Club. After earning twelve points by working on committees and by giving programs they win full membership and arc initiated in an impressive ceremony in the spring. Members claim that their meetings, held every other Thursday, were the most interesting of any school organization, as one learned how liquids change color, how to have beautiful house plants, and saw movies on scientific subjects. Special events of the year were the annual Christmas party, at which carols were sung and birds’ Christmas tree decorated, and the picnic in April. The main project of the year is the Science Open House in the spring, for which each student in the science classes prepared a demonstration or an exhibit. Late in the spring at a tea the officers for next year are elected. Faculty sponsors arc Miss Lucrctia Crcsscy and Miss Eleanor ilfred.The Echo staff is the hard-working group who produce the written and pictorial record of the activities, organizations, and personnel of Monticello. From the first month of school up to the last few, layouts were made, pictures taken, ads gathered, and copy composed behind closed doors. Carefully guarded were certain surprise features of the yearbook. With the cooperation and helpful advice of Joseph A. Russo, faculty sponsor, all material was carefully edited and presented to the College as a true representation of campus life.tinted Editor-in-Chief News Editors . Feature Editor Editorial Board . Sports Editor . Copy Editor Assistant Copy Editor Business Manager Make-Up Editor . . Ella Rena Potter {Connie Brandt Laura Jo Rose Genevieve Bublitz Ruth Ann Harman Mary Simpson . Marci Hart Jessica Perry Betty Adler Sandra DaSef Joy Griswold The Times staff is composed of capable and hard-working girls with a journalistic interest. The Monticcllo Times is put out every two weeks, under the supervision of Joseph A. Russo. Every student, their parents, and many alumnae receive this newspaper and from it find out what Monti students are thinking and doing. The staff members gain valuable experience in finding, writing, and editing the news and in copy-reading and make-up. Besides, it's fun to be in the know and exciting to be in the whirl of news gathering. Back row: Perry, Hart, Brandt front row: DaSef, Bublitz, Potter, Griswold, Harman.Back row: Draper, Brain, Allen, Finncll, Goss, McGeachin, Eckenrodc, Thornquist, Nobis, Kroucil, Bevins, Durfee, Durfee, Calas. Middle row: Harper, Wade, Bimbaum, McQuown, Swift, Wcrlcy. First row: DeNio, Krause, Burns, Kavser, Ogden, Adler, Brinkman, Wright, Morris. Jn 'em ct Iion a (Mali on A CLl President...........................Grach Birnoaum Vice-President.........................Carrie Wade Secretary........................Siiirley McQuown Treasurer...............................Betty Swiit The activities of the International Relations Club got well under way on the Monticcllo campus early in the fall. Throughout the year the club continued in keeping the students informed about and interested in current international affairs. Several panel discussions were held, and the first one of these was concerned with the Marshall Plan. In December Homer Young, club sponsor, discussed the question of Palestine. Later on in the year there was a discussion on the topic of the economic crisis in the United States. The I.R.C. successfully helped sponsor the World Student Service Fund drive and the mock National Republican Nominating Convention which was held in April. Js - ” - — — Back row: Ward, Vohr, Johnson, Flowers, McDonald, EckcnroJc, McGcachin, Bublitz, Nobis, Birnbaum, Ramsey, Dixon. Middle row: Kitz, Hannan, McQuown, Posema, Rovse, Weldc, McKeaguc, Durschlag, Cornell. First row: Gordon, Sullivan, Phelps, Gilmour, Brandt, Smith. Social Committee Jane Eckenrode Co-Chairmen........................Carolyn Gordon Dorothy Sellers The Social Committee functioned under the co-chairmanship of Jane Eckenrode, Carolyn Gordon, and Dorothy Sellers. Jane Eckenrode presided at the meetings, served as the Student Council representative, and had charge of the dining room, securing cable hostesses, and enforcing dress regulations. The smokehouse was under the supervision of Carolyn Gordon who, with her many assistants, kept that popular gathering place in ship-shape order. Dorothy Sellers was in charge of all the teas and receptions, and planned the many dances which were enthusiastically welcomed. Mrs. Florence Durcc is faculty sponsor. Back row: Schultz, Briggs, Karch, Nansen, Garrett, Sellers, George, Merriman, Page, DaSef, Rook, McCormack. Middle row: Brain, VanBrunt, Williams, Vance, Brown, Housel, Marriott, Ramey, Curtis. First row: Chalmers, Wellington, Sievers, Schmolze, Burke. Ol e Won lice fL OcleuL Last year for the first time seven twirls were chosen who represented Mont icell o' s Seven Ideals. This year a faculty committee has selected from the student body, girls who in its op n on are living symbols of these Ideals. The Echo staff would like to establish this typification of Monricello Ideals as a lasting tradition. Although each girl is pictured as a representative of one ideal, she personifies each and every one of them. DIGNITY This is a quality of reserve which comes with emotional, intellectual and social maturity. Dignity is always reflected in the recognition of the fitness of things and in the poise and self-confidence with which one places one’s self above that which might be considered unseemly. BEAUTY Within each girl is the power to recognize and appreciate the beauty of everyday experiences. Life is filled with beauty if one is sensitive to it and eager to find it—if one’s eyes arc trained to see, one’s cars to hear, one’s heart to understand and one's mind to remember. LOYALTY One of the most important of the Monticcllo Ideals is a deep-seated loyalty to the college, one's friends, one’s family and one’s own beliefs. This deep-seated emotion will grow through understanding, respect and love. WISDOM As the Monticello Girl grows in academic stature she seeks to increase her ability to apply her knowledge usefully, for wisdom is the union of knowledge and understanding. SERVICE Each of us has a distinctive personality and unique talents. The Monticcllo Girl considers it not only a privilege but a responsibility to share her gifts with all, thereby helping herself and others to develop to the fullest measure. DEMOCRACY The truly democratic person interests herself in the activities of others. She seeks to understand and respect the ideals and beliefs of her associates while maintaining her own independence of thought and action. FRIENDSHIP Many of your most cherished and lasting friendships will be made while you arc at Monticcllo. Your college days will afford rich opportunities for making a wide circle of friends. In true friendship there is dignity, beauty, loyalty, service, democracy, and never-failing consideration. When these ideals have become a part of you, you will have formed an understanding and appreciation of yourself and others. You will have built a strong foundation for living, and Monticello will always be a part of you, for these are the things for which this College stands. Beauty . . . JACQUELINE BROERMAN — _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________[_y:v v. Back row: Hclgc, Dixon, Ramsey, Williams, Vance. Middle row: McDonald, Gill, Hallaucr, Wilder, Broerman. First row: Schumacher, Potter, Woodbury, Brandt. W. jt. -A. BoaJ President...... Vice-President Secretary...... Treasurer. . . . . .Peggy Hallauer .......Sara Gill Ella Rena Potter Jackie Broerman Managers who comprise the M.A.A. Board have a keen interest in getting people to come out for voluntary sports. They arc:Connie Brandt, badminton; Laura Dixon, basketball; Pat Woodbury, softball; Barbara Williams, golf; Nancy Wilder, hockey; Nancy Schumacher, riding; Mary Ann Vance, social; Barbara Ramsey, swimming; Marilyn McDonald, tennis; Sarah Jane Nobis, volleyball; Nancy Wilder, bicycle. Play days as well as competition in sports were sponsored bv the M.A.A. Board in which Maryville, ShurtlcfF, MaeMurray, Linden wood, Principia, and Washington University were competitors. )ariilu (13ail el (a (f Front row: Best, Hallaucr, B., Mills, Duval, Sellers, Winning, Shepter, Coe. Dttek row: Broerman, McDonald, George, Dixon, Hallaucr, P., Wilder, Gill. Biick row: Garrett, Wilder, Winning, Gill, Ramsey, Broerman, McDonald, Vance, George. Middle row: Hallaucr, Nobis, McCormack, Williams, Brandt, Potter, Werley, Bublitz, Sellers. First row: Dixon. Sen ior ' 3ailclla((junior (J asletlcilH Front row: McMurray, Shcptcr, Waller, Davis, P., Mills, Anthony, Best, Coe, Woodbury. Back row: Wisherd, Gentzen, Hay, Duval, O’Donnell, Phillips, Hallauer. HuLelLatt Manager...........Laura Dixon The basketball season was the most successful in recent years. The varsity team scored an unbroken string of victories. Laura Dixon as manager and captain for the senior team competed with Charlie Mills, captain of the juniors, in inter-class games throughout the season. The best of all the competing games of the season were with the alumnae and with the faculty. The alumnae game was in February.VARSITY—Back row: Shcptcr, Wishcrd, Quailc, Hallaucr, McDonald, DaScf, Dixon. Iroi r row: Hallaucr, B., Gcilcr, Waller, Wilder, Gill, Mills, Broerman. Manager Nancy Wilder SENIOR: Brandt, Harman, Potter, Hart, Ramsey, Lewis, Dixon, Gill, Broerman, McCormack, McDonald, Vance, DaScf, Hallaucr, 1 , George, Wilder.JUNIOR—Buck row: DcCamp, Noyes, Alley, Mills, Quailc, Hickman, Wisherd, Waller, Shcptcr. front row: Best, Geiler, Woodbury, Hallaucr, B., Draper. f ft gjf Clark, Lacy, Potter.President.....Nancy Schumacher Vice-President........Sarah Noihs Secretary.......................Ann McSnvebn Treasurer....................Marcia Stewart Drill TeamCapt. .Mary Daugherty To become a member of Hobby Horse candidates must pass written and practical tests. Emphasis is placed on show ring riding. The beautiful ribbons which arc given to a girl who has placed in a show come from Hobby Horse, and each girl who wins remembers her favorite ribbon above anything else. of'de J rollu Front row: McKcaguc, Daugherty, Nobis, Schumacher. Back row: Parker, Wilmorc, Stewart, Plcttncr, McSwccn, Waggener. Front row: Parker, Daugherty, Perry, Schumacher, Hclgc, Nobis. Second row: Leonard, Wheeler, Stewart, Marks, Harper. Third row: Kostal, Wright, Young, McKcaguc, Reck, Waggcncr. Fourth row: MeSween, Noble, Cornell, Webb, Eaton. Fifth row: Wilmorc, Pate, Stephens, Brown, M., O'Donnell. Sixth row: Holdcrman, Gentzen, Anthony, Michaelson. Seventh row: Morse, J., Morris, Plcttncr, Low. hiding, CLiuL President.............Marilyn Helge Vice-President....................Lois Parker Secretary......................Jessica Perry Treasurer...........Mary Daugherty Riding Club is a purely social organization. The club joins with Hobby Horse to sponsor the spring horse show. They also sponsor movies and dances which add to the interest of those who like to ride.President............Barbara Ramsey Sec'y-Trens............Jessica Perry The Marlin Pageant, one of the most enjoyable events of the year, includes many months of planning and practicing under the direction of Miss Jane Morrison. Having been carefully selected at the tryouts in the spring and fall, each girl has her own particular job to do. Each year a theme is worked out on which intricate costumes and difficult swimming techniques are featured. The theme of this year's pageant was “Review of Nations.” l.ast row: Anderson, Wood, Allen, Hetlage, Hallauer, P., Bigham, Hay, Bublitz, Hass, Geiler, Ch a I mers, McSwcen. Middle row: Trenton, Tcgtmeyer, Walenskv, Wishcrd, Mills, Lewis, Ramsey, Perry, Wheeler, Wilmore, Hart. lirst row: Griswold, Stcdman, Potter, Ettenger, Alley, Ward, Hallauer, B., Coe, Hauver, Galley, Wellington.Back row: Vohr, Clark, P., Hallaucr, Page, Bigham, Karch, Garrett. Middle row: House!, Stern, Rook, Woodbury, Davis, McDonald. First row: Brandt, Rhoades, Gordon, Broerman. Jenni$ President.........Jackie Broerman Secretary.............Martha Ho use i. Treasurer......Patricia Woodbury The tryouts for the Tennis Club are-held in the spring and fall. The players compete with other schools, and also have matches among themselves from which there always emerges a champion at the end of the season. Miss Maxine Miller, the adviser to the club, coaches the girls on their strokes, serves, and arranges showings of tennis movies for the players. MPatricia Woodbury Manager, Where would Monti be if Casey and her team couldn't be at bat? She doesn't know all the skills, cooperation, and instruction that arc given with every session, hut it doesn't take long when the umpire says "you're out.” Haskell House was the victor in the inter-house games and then also showed the faculty that they couldn't be beaten. A lot of hard work is put into the game, especially when it comes time for the classes to meet on the diamond. SofiUt Last rote: Roysc, Davis, Karch, Garrett, Winning, Woodbury, George, Vance, Sellers, DaSef, Brittain, Wilder. Middle rote: Hart, Shepter, Brain, Stephens, Ehrlieher, Harper, Reek. first row: Swanson, Holiman, Schumacher.Last row: Williams, Brown, Nobis, Wilder, McDonald, Vance, Broerman, Gill. First rote: Brandt, Schumacher, Helgc, Swanson, Dixon. Manager........Sarah Jane Nobis Volleyball becomes more popular each season as a voluntary sport. The classes arc devoted to teaching the inexperienced girls to learn the fundamentals of serving and passing, while the more experienced players acquire new skills. In spring and fall the girls display their "spikes” and powerful serves on the courts behind the gym where many exciting games arc held. MFront row: Perry, Burns, Armingcon, Davis, P., Aldcrson, Bull. Second row: Hauver, Kayscr, Harman, Levy, Davis, C., Paxton, Calas. Third row: Coe, Hickman, Quaile, Garrett, Hay, Goss, East, Kerr. 3, encin Manager. Pmyi.us Garrbtt "En guard,” ”touche," and "parry carte" arc familiar words to expert fencers such as those at Monti. Several exhibitions given by nationally-known fencers were enjoyed by the whole school. Inter class tournaments, and those held with other schools, gave the audience a thrill. Credit for teaching the girls to master these skills goes to Miss Maxine Miller, their instructor.jo or at ■‘j a nee One of the most popular physical educational activities at Monticcllo is contemporary dance under the supervision of Miss Louise Walraven. The main purpose of participation is to acquire rhythm, co-ordination, and knowledge in the technique of modern dancers and their work. During the spring a program was presented, depicting the main historical events surrounding the development of America, through the medium of dance. Woodbury, T., Moore, Lucas, Holly, Boyan. Dl iron Black and Gold Tea LaVista Picnic Sponsor Spread 9 ,Junior Exams UUMKEk Costume Dinner •Jack and the Beanstalkwmm m I rough Dolls for the Doll Dinner Missouri Art Exhibit Murch of Dimesthe Ijject r February and the Traditional Minuet George Washington Banquet George Washington Birthday DanceThe Friendship Cup The Audience was Delighted . . . 1. Jlrou(jl The Robing CircleCommencement Dignitaries the year . . . With the Commencement Queen and Court Contrast in Moods W'c had such good times at the Cabin, La isca, the dances, and just partyin’ in the smokehouse or someone S room. Always food, cigarettes, knitting, music, and lots of laughter and fun.What a glorious year this has been! From the first to the last day of school, a whirlwind of activities has kept us all busy as bees. We've formed new and enduring friendships, acquired a world of knowledge, and grown just a little older and wiser.Treasured too arc the thoughts of the more serious aspects of campus life. Chapel and vespers, the multitudinous responsibilities borne by everyone, exam periods and blue books, and the friendly advice and help of the faculty. Memories of Monti arc deeply imbedded in our hearts and minds. May they never be forgotten, but constantly serve to remind us of the wonderful experiences of our past year. Pepsi-Cola Hits The Spot Twelve full ounces that’s a lot Tivice as much for a nickel too And note JAonti s selling it just for You on sale at the Monti Cabinmonticello COLLEGE Look To LYTTON’S £or a new reign o£ FASHIONS vx.oo"" THERE IS ALWAYS A FRIENDLY WELCOME WAITING FOR YOU AT “WEDGE-BANK” Whether it’s about a loan—your bank account—estate matters—financial advice—or one of the many bank services, you’ll find a friendly welcome awaiting you. Stop in any time if only for a chat, and see for yourself what we mean when we say “There s always a friendly welcome waiting for you." Growing with Alton since 1902 Alton Banking Trust Co. “Wedge-Bank” Member of Federal Deposit Ins. C’orp. SAVE A BUNDLE A WEEK BE AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT IN THE WASTE PAPER CAMPAIGN ALTON BOX BOARD COMPANY j. B. STECK AGENCY Harry Steck, Manager INSURANCE ALTON, ILLINOIS Founded 1905COMPLIMENTS OF Alton Plumbing Heating Company DEPENDABLE PLUMBING AND HEATING INSTALLATIONS AND SERVICE L Roy Maxfield REALTOR (Geo. H. Smiley Co. Agency) INSURANCE and REAL ESTATE PHONES: 3-5221 and 3-6058 Headquarters For TOWN and COUNTRY and NATURALIZERS CARL’S BEAUTIFUL SHOESALTON TIRE SALES 435 East Broadway Edward S. Stobbs Walter K. Stobbs ARTISTS’ MATERIALS SINCE 1853 Cz? c y? F. WEBER CO. ALTON, ILL. 705 Pino St. St. Louis, Mo. LAUNDERERS--DRY CLEANERS RUG CLEANERS Compliments of ALTON UNITED CABS 25 E. Broadway Alton. 111.COMPLIMENTS OF ALTON WATER CO. Compliments of cHIjp Hair Ayrnry INSURANCE Established 1894 COMPLIMENTS OF CENTRAL ELECTRIC SHOP COMPLIMENTS OF CONTRACTING Citizens Coach Co., Inc. and and ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES Brown Motor Lines, Inc. 511 Ridge Street Phone 2-1221 Alton, 111. GOOD WISHES FROM THE COCA COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Remember to “Pause for Refreshment’ Timely Service for Alton and Vicinity Avail yourself now of the broad experience, resources and responsibility of this bank. First National Bank Trust Company in Alton Alton, Illinois Member Federal Deposit Ins. Corp. Madmann i -109 Years Style Leaders in Alton- HAYES BROTHERS, INC PIPING CONTRACTORS POWER and PROCESS PIPING QUALITY APPAREL FOR MEN WOMEN AND BOYS 236-238 W. Vermont St. Indianapolis, Indiana CELEBRATING OUR 51st YEAR Contractors on New Power House and Steam Distribution SystemCOMPLIMENTS OF ALTON-WOOD RIVER AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION WHEN YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT BUYING A NEW CAR OR USED CAR, SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED FACTORY DEALER YOUR PATRONAGE IS APPRECIATED PASTUERIZED DAIRY PRODUCTS BY o. 4th and Ferguson Sts. Wood River, 111.The pleasant temperature at Monticello College is maintained by burning Genuine Red Flame Coal The clean heat-packed fuel of today. Supplied by LOTT ICE COAL CO. (Wholesale Distributors) SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO. where . . . “MONTI” GIRLS SHOP AND SAVE Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back Sea'll ALTON Phone 3-5511 Compliments of C. N. STAHL WHOLESALE EGG DEALER For Gifts of Fin© Jewelry, Watches and Diamonds shop at BRANDENBERGER'S --Friondly Courteous. Efficient Servico-- First class watch and jewelry repair department LOUIS BRANDENBERGER Your Joweler--215 Piasa St. Alton. 111. Gleaned Official Cleaners for Monticello Students Telephone 2-1911 2501 State St. AltonAl Ernst Agency 9 t4.un.a+ice, af all KinaA. Oldest Agency in Illinois, 1849 ALTON ILLINOIS Hut cl Sfraiforit ALTON'S FIREPROOF HOTEL HOME OF THE RIVIERA ROOM KELVINATOR MAYTAG ZENITH COMPLIMENTS OF L. L. Refrigeration Appl. Co. your _J(e Ivin al or dealer ALTON’S NEWEST SHOP FOR SMART APPAREL SMARTWEAR 216 State St. Phono 3-8441 Alton 315 Belle St. Dial 3-7776 Alton, Illinois JOE’S STEAKS CHICKEN SPAGHETTI and RAVIOLI SANDWICHES Job Palazzolo Godfrey. 111.Bakery Products and Ice Cream WHILE IN DOWNTOWN ALTON STOP AT Paul F. Davis Sons 317 State Street FOR ANYTHING IN FINE FOODS Dial 3-5554 or 3-5555 FREE DELIVERY SERVICE The Faculty and students of Monticello College are members of the Blue Cross Plan— Group Hospital Service of Illinois— this advertisement is placed by courtesy of a member who has been benefited by membership in this organization.GINTER-WARDEIN CO. DEPENDABLE LUMBER and MILLWORK MILL AND YARDS 450 Front Street Phono 3-3588 Alton. 111. For . . . NICER GIFTS Distinctive Costume Jowolry GREETING CARDS By "Hallmark” and "Gibson" . . . drop in at MATHER’S 207 Piasa Alton You Hit Where You Aim With Xpert 22’s Beginners and expert riflemen choose Xpert 22’s because of their exceptional accuracy, and win important matches with them. Whether you’re just starting to shoot a 22 rifle or are an old hand at it, you’ll welcome the accuracy of Xpert cartridges and the fact that they cost no more than ordinary 22’s. They’re smokeless, too and non-corrosive. Obtainable at all good hardware and sporting goods stores. WESTERN CARTRIDGE CO., n , . . OLIN INDUSTRIES, Inc., AMMUNITION - BRASS - EXPLOSIVES - TRAPS - TARGETS SPRINGMAN LUMBER COMPANY LUMBER MILLWORK BUILDING MATERIALS 1101 E. Broadway Alton, 111.COMPLIMENTS OF Mineral Springs Hotel ALTON, ILLINOIS ALTON REFRIGERATION CO. Authorized FRIGIDAIRE Soles and Service See Us About Any Household Appliance and Commercial Equipment 550 East Broadway Dial 3-7722 Compliments of W. I. GODWIN OFFICE and SCHOOL SUPPLIES 114 East Broadway Phone: 3-3113 Alton, Illinois NATIONALLY ADVERTISED APPAREL FOR WARDEIN’S WOMEN AND MISSES DRUG STORE Green’s 112 W. Third St. WHERE YOU ALWAYS FIND WHAT THE EMERGENCY DEMANDS Monti Girls Prefer THE COLLEGE INN E. V. Wardein Godfroy, Illinois PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST 2510 State St. Alton, 111. Arch Howle Hoke Grenzbach Qct 9t At. . fyotiSUpi IN ALTON Phone 3-8851 Woermann Construction Co. 3800 West Pine Boulevard St. Louis 8, Missouri BUILDERS OF engineering and architectural STRUCTURES ALTON KRAMER ELECTRIC WOOD RIVER DISTINCTIVE BEAUTY SERVICE at the LA PERLE SALON Mary E. Baker, Manager Catherine Leithiser. 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The Paleo Diet: Is Eating Like Our (Very Distant) Ancestors Really a Good Idea?
They were hunter-gatherers and we're mouse-clickers. Can returning to the eating style of the Paleolithic era really be the best thing for a modern-day diet?
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Whether you've tried it yourself or know someone who has, chances are you've at least heard about the paleo diet. This diet has been around since the 1960s, but in the last five years it has seen a surge in devoted fans, as evidenced by the many blogs, Instagrams and specialized cookbooks dedicated to eating like a Paleolithic human. Eating like our ancestors likely requires a dramatic shift in your overall food strategy because of all the food groups the diet excludes. If you're considering trying the paleo diet or just want to adopt elements of it into your eating habits, keep reading. We help define the paleo diet and break down the pros and cons.
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What Is the Paleo Diet?
The paleo diet aims to mimic the eating habits of our Paleolithic-period ancestors. They lived between 2.5 million and 10,000 years ago. The diet emphasizes eating more fruits and vegetables, as well as free-range, grass-fed meats, wild-caught fish and nuts.
Dairy, grains, legumes, sugar (with the exception of honey) and most vegetable oils are all excluded, as are processed foods. The idea, in theory, is that by imitating our ancestors' diets, we can go back to a simpler, preindustrial time, avoid the foods that have allegedly led to modern diseases, like obesity and diabetes, and eat more whole, unprocessed foods.
Sounds great, right? Unfortunately, it's not quite as simple as that. Before jumping on board, there are a few things to consider.
A Lot Has Changed Since the "Original" Paleo Diet
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On a broad level, it's important to remember that it's impossible to accurately imitate the diet and lifestyle of our Paleolithic ancestors. We can base a diet loosely off what we know, but some experts are concerned that some paleo dieters have "misguided perceptions of health and weight benefits" of this diet. Lori Lieberman, R.D., M.P.H., a private-practice dietitian who specializes in eating disorders in Sharon, Massachusetts, points out that those ancestors often didn't survive past their 30s and weren't always healthy, noting evidence of early heart disease.
Though we have a rough idea of what they ate, it's difficult to pinpoint ratios of meat to produce, as our ancestors constantly had to be flexible and adjust their diets based on geography, season and opportunity. There were many different tribes whose diets varied greatly from one to another, so defining the paleo diet in the one way we do today is a bit of an oversimplification.
Additionally, it's important to remember that a piece of fruit now is not the same as a piece of fruit thousands or millions of years ago, and the same goes for meat. Not only have plant and animal species changed over time, but unless you're a farmer or hunter, your method of obtaining these foods is likely quite different-and less strenuous-than that of our hunter-gatherer ancestors. You're not burning calories the same way you would if you were hunting and gathering when you go out for your next meal-unless you jog or bike to the supermarket.
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Pro: You'll Eat Fewer Processed Foods
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The most positive aspect of the diet is arguably the exclusion of packaged, boxed and processed foods. They are often filled with unnecessary sodium, sugar and preservatives. Additionally, the focus on fruits and vegetables is a plus, as the USDA encourages every adult to eat 5 to 9 servings a day (and most of us don't get enough). Fruits and vegetables are packed with fiber, antioxidants and vitamins and minerals. One caveat: The diet can be relatively low-carbohydrate, and carbohydrates are an important source of fuel for our bodies. It's important to make sure you're getting enough carbs if you do decide to try the paleo diet. Paleo dieters are allowed healthy carbohydrates from vegetables like sweet potatoes and squash, but healthy sources of carbs like whole grains and legumes are eliminated.
Pro: You May Seek Out More Sustainably Raised Meat
One of the key features of "eating paleo" is increased protein intake. While the diet's focus on game meat is relatively positive-game tends to be a leaner choice-it's not always easy to find and thus may be limiting for some. The diet also emphasizes purchasing animal protein that has been raised sustainably-our ancestors weren't eating factory-raised meats. It's better for the environment and possibly for your health to eat sustainable proteins. Grass-fed beef and wild-caught fish are typically richer in omega-3s.
Con: Protein Takes Center Stage (and That's Not Always Good)
You have to be diligent about making sure you're getting a balanced diet. For example, people who take a more general approach to the diet can easily end up eating a lot of meat without necessarily focusing on the type. This could lead to a high saturated fat intake-a typical paleo diet plan does exceed the USDA Dietary Guidelines for daily fat and protein intake, as noted on the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website.
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Con: Some Banned Foods Are Quite Healthy
Like many diets, the paleo diet has a long list of foods not to eat. This list includes dairy and grains-whole and refined. Both of these are recommended as part of the USDA's MyPlate and are important food groups, even if our ancestors did not have access to them.
Low-fat or nonfat dairy is an important source of calcium and vitamin D and has been shown to benefit bone health, improve blood pressure and reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes. Grains, particularly whole grains, are full of B vitamins, folate, fiber and other nutrients. Whole grains have been shown to reduce the risk of stroke, heart disease and diabetes. According to a U.S. News and World report of 38 diets, the paleo diet is "one of the few diets that experts actually considered somewhat unsafe and only somewhat complete nutritionally," because of the exclusion of entire food groups.
Con: Eating Paleo Leaves a Big Footprint
Because this diet promotes a relatively high meat intake, one more factor to consider is the environmental impact of meat production. According to the Environmental Working Group, between 1971 and 2010 the worldwide production of meat tripled to around 600 billion pounds, while the global population grew by just 81 percent in comparison. EWG estimates that "at this rate, production will double by 2050 to approximately 1.2 trillion pounds of meat per year, requiring more water, land, fuel, pesticides and fertilizer and causing significant damage to the planet and global health." Over time, if more people were to follow this diet and consume even more meat, the environment could suffer severe consequences.
To feel better about your meat footprint, opt for meat and eggs that are certified organic, humane and/or grass-fed, as these are generally the least environmentally damaging and most ethical choices.
Bottom Line on the Paleo Diet
While there is no research on the long-term health effects of the paleo diet-the few studies that have been conducted have been short-term, with small participation numbers, and did not examine disease risk over time or mortality rates-long-term studies on meat consumption show higher mortality rates among those consuming diets high in animal proteins.
If you want to lose weight or follow a healthier diet in general, take the positives from the paleo diet-avoiding processed foods and filling your plate with fruits and vegetables-and modify it. Include dairy and whole grains, and limit meat consumption.
When you can, pick local, organic produce and meats. They're best for you and the environment. Unlike our ancestors, we are lucky to have more options, resources and knowledge available to us than our Paleolithic ancestors did; as a result, we don't have to follow as limited a diet.
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The Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) has long been known for its excellent athletic programs. We are proud of this reputation and recognize that athletics support our students’ physical, social, and academic development.
The Athletic Department strives to achieve the same standards of excellence in its athletic programs as exist within the District’s academic programs. The athletic program has a firm belief that all participants are students first and athletes second as is reflected by the District’s athletic eligibility policy. The Athletic Department recognizes a multiple commitment to serve the District, student athletes, alumni, and friends. Further, it embraces the concept that the student is first and foremost a student possessing individual rights, academic abilities, personal interests and ambitions comparable to those of other members of the student body.
The emphasis of the athletic program is to provide opportunities that encourage the pursuit of lifetime activities, a sense of commitment and teamwork, and the development of personal character while maintaining an environment that values cultural diversity and gender equity among its student athletes and athletic department staff. As a member, in good standing, of the California Interscholastic Federation, we are committed to the values inherent in CIF high school athletics philosophy and place preserving the integrity of the programs as the highest priority.
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Weapon Advances—Science Fiction Becomes Warfare Fact
Paul Evancoe / 17 February, 2019 / Comments Off on Weapon Advances—Science Fiction Becomes Warfare Fact / History, Search By Issue, V11N3, Volume 11
History documents many evolutionary and revolutionary advancements in weaponry. The bow over the spear, the cap over the flintlock, the cap and ball revolver and breech-loading rifle over the muzzleloader, the metallic cartridge over the cap and ball, the self-loading action over the manually loaded action, gas operating systems over manually-operated systems and so on. The “A-list” of inventors who are credited for these many advances include Colt, Remington, Sharps, Henry, Gatling, Browning, Mauser, Uzi, Kalashnikov, Stoner, etc. Their good ideas morphed into an array of revolvers, pistols, submachine guns, assault rifles, sniper rifles, machine guns and a derivative class of sporting firearms.
Material and manufacturing advances accompanied or were sometimes driven by arms advances. Alloyed steel over Damascus steel, precision machining over handmade components, production manufacturing over single build, CAD and five-axis CNC milling over blueprints and manual machining operations, etc.
These weapon advances, while vastly American and European in origin, developed the tenets of warfare more generally. Weapons’ lethality drastically increased, as did the need to provide logistical support to maintain warfighting and material readiness. Wars were fought, some successfully, some not, using an array of weaponry, some advanced and much not. The result was a battle theater hodgepodge of weapon types and calibers. Fast-forward to today.
Today’s weapons are a derivative mix of calibers and operating systems that were largely used in wars fought during the 20th century. Most weapons in military use do not possess the future warfighting attributes required to win anticipated theater-size conflicts in the 21st century. While many firearms are newly manufactured, they’re little more than new versions of old technology with cosmetic updates. The analogy here is a 2nd or 3rd edition book that has the same old story, reprinted in a new font with updated cover art. This is to say that the weapons and ammunition in use today are not purposefully designed with the capabilities necessary for today’s warfare, much less the anticipated warfighting demands of the future.
The warfighting requirements of the future should also drive next-generation weapon and ammunition advances. This means thinking ahead in relation to long-range detection and engagement, sensors, artificial intelligence (AI), robotic autonomy, hypervelocity projectiles, stealth, metallic 3D printing of firearms replacement parts, directed energy and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) weapons. Even the high-end weapon technologies like hypervelocity projectiles and fully autonomous stealth unmanned aerial systems (UAS) will be part of the total reckoning, both from an offensive and defensive perspective.
The U.S. can no longer claim a monopoly on long-range detection of opponent forces. Open source availability of commercial space sensors’ data has increased to the point that developing nations can easily acquire and exploit it to their advantage using commercially available analysis tools. Correspondingly, the capabilities of nations possessing distributed networked sensor fields, long-range unmanned aerial vehicles, sophisticated weapon and intelligence-gathering space programs can also be exploited by an opponent. The challenge is keeping our technology from the hands of competitor nations and non-state actors.
For example, sensor capability is advancing exponentially faster than the capacity to physically counter an attack. Long-range precision-guided weapons have advanced in speed to the point of hypervelocity; they are stealthy and possess superb lethality. They can be especially effective if brought to bear in swarms against hard or soft targets. Such weapons are capable of evading or overwhelming today’s detection technology and counter-weapon defensive systems’ ability to defeat an attack. This has changed the face of future conflict and thus the capabilities future weapons must possess.
There are seven related categorical assumptions that guide weapon advances: defense, offense, affordability, autonomy, connectivity, logistics and distribution. Many requirements writers and weapon developers fail to understand or fully appreciate the importance of connecting the dots of these characteristics. Here is a brief summary of the thinking (remember, we’re looking at the future) for each:
Defense. U.S. forces will most certainly face opponents armed with formidable new weapons and ubiquitous sensor coverage. This will require that U.S forces possess the capability to operate on a dispersed basis without losing survivability or combat effectiveness. Defensive weapons will very likely include high-volume/high-lethality, highly mobile/portable and compact short-range systems to reduce the cost, platform size and magazine demands of large, long-range defensive systems.
Offense. Our forces must have the capability and proper weapon capacity to inflict immediate offensive punishment rather than managing a time-buying force rollback. Initial offensive operations must be readily available for immediate use and tailorable to adequately counter the range and lethality of the hostile threat. Offensive operations will be largely conducted with long-range missiles and strategically distributed unmanned systems, not by land- and carrier-based manned platforms penetrating defended areas, followed by infantry and armor, as is the current U.S. modus operandi.
Affordability. Today’s uncontrolled federal deficit translates into constrained defense funding in the future. The realistic result is the Department of Defense’s (DOD) purchase of less expensive new weapons and the service life extension and modernization of select existing weapons. The purchase of any new weapon system(s) is always compared to the cost of the system(s) being replaced. New weapons must be comparably affordable, and therefore capability advancement almost always comes second to affordability.
Autonomy. We have become a data-centric world. Increases in both computing power and speed exponentially expand the variety of missions that can be conducted by unmanned (robotic) systems. AI is the key to full autonomy, and it will make us ever more reliant upon unmanned systems as integral warfighting elements. AI will also give our forces speed of action in combat and will fulfill the demand for connectivity while providing the cutting edge in both offensive and defensive operations.
Connectivity. The increasingly complex world in which we live results in an equally complex warfare environment. This drives the necessity to rapidly and correctly disperse friendly forces geographically, while at the same time overcoming the threat to communications satellites and networks. Demands on secure over-the-horizon, high-capacity data fusion and exchange networks that link dispersed units will only increase. High-flying, long-endurance unmanned aircraft and perhaps readily launched constellations of low-orbit cube satellites will be necessary to provide broad-area sensor and communication support among dispersed friendly forces.
Logistics. Historically, U.S. warfighting strategy has focused on far-forward force basing and deployment to augment in-theater allies. It is no secret that survivable logistics must be maintained to successfully conduct and sustain global operations. Our competitors’ focus is precision attack against our fixed bases and capital assets afloat. A distributed supply chain of the future will undoubtedly require the capability to rapidly manufacture most critical repair parts on site. This can only be achieved by having a robust 3D printing capability for parts (or the weapons themselves) to augment the logistics supply chain (and it can be done robotically).
Distribution. To justify force reductions, the U.S. has consolidated more capabilities into fewer assets. This redistribution and consolidation of U.S. warfighting capabilities increases target value and subsequently increases the risk of attack from precision weapons on those targets. The U.S. Navy best reflects this trend by making each new warship class more capable (and subsequently more expensive) than the predecessor. The U.S. Air Force does the same thing with its new fighters and bombers. While this concentrates more capability into a single asset, it also increases each asset’s target value within a theater of conflict, making individual asset loss a potentially greater factor to mission success. At the same time, reducing the number of assets diminishes the capacity for geographic coverage in warfighting. It is a conundrum that will require careful play on game day.
An additional consideration is almost always overlooked. Our forces must be as capable of conducting electromagnetic spectrum warfare as they are of conducting kinetic warfare. This means our forces must be capable of deploying their own signature management and deception measures to limit their identification and targeting by adversaries. Friendly forces operating closest to the threats must be able to employ a mix of both manned and unmanned ground and air weapons with secure C4I linking them to one another to assure critical control of unmanned systems.
Thus, when looking at weapon advances, we should not think in singular terms of ballistic weapons (guns and bullets). Rather, we should think in terms of interoperable weapons systems and how their advances factor into the future warfighting environment.
In an effort to address these issues, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is developing an AI-based semi-automated system that can identify and draw correlations between seemingly unrelated events. In turn, this analysis will be correlated to create broad narratives about global events of interest that can have a significant impact on national security. DARPA calls this program KAIROS, which is an acronym for Knowledge-directed Artificial Intelligence Reasoning Over Schemas. The AI used in KAIROS is called “schema-based AI.” It works by analyzing multimedia information, correlating complex events and organizing this information into schemas.
“Schemas” refer to units of knowledge that organize events into commonly occurring narrative structures to aid humans’ comprehension of the information. Schema-based AI enables computer-generated contextual and temporal reasoning about complex, even abstract, real-world events and predicts how they will likely unfold. Schema-ordering provides both understandable and actionable predictive analysis of complex events, and the very powerful KAIROS analyzes and makes sense of the all-source picture.
Weapon advances are often defined in the context of weapons development. Weapon advances are usually quantified by using an arbitrary measure of accuracy, destructiveness or lethality. During development, weapons are evaluated by their technical ability to achieve a set of quantifiable outcomes, such as affordability, maintainability, interoperability, availability, reliability, etc. That said, the operational nature of warfare is scenario-contingent. Consequently, any list of weapon advances will always be inherently incomplete. The best we can hope for is to highlight trends in warfare technology and assume they will be with us for decades to come, even though they will only affect the long view of weapon advances for several decades or less.
Sentient unmanned vehicles, or fully autonomous drones, as they are often called, constitute one such advancement. The emergence of unmanned fully autonomous and semi-autonomous air, land and sea (surface and subsurface) vehicles is the single most important development in the defense industry in the past several decades. This technology is intended to take over many of the warfighting roles traditionally occupied by humans. Things like piloting fighters and crewing bombers, ships and mini-submarines, conducting EOD operations, even ground combat operations will someday soon become the domain of AI-controlled fully autonomous robots and drones.
These platforms have no fear, require no rest and don’t suffer from PTSD. Their boundaries are only limited by purpose-built software and mechanical design. Endowing AI with life and death decision-making will, at some ultimate point, replace today’s human decision makers in key mission elements like target acquisition and the split-second decision, based upon best opportunity, to fire. This reliance on AI-operated (computer/machine) warfare will certainly diminish the human psychological threshold for using force and ultimately mean that confrontations will happen exceedingly fast and have devastating outcomes, with clear winners and losers. Thus, the side deploying the most advanced AI-controlled weapons that require the least human interface, human inputs and human decision chokepoints, will most likely prevail.
Electromagnetic (EM) rail guns are also a significant step forward in kinetic warfare. Unlike conventional guns (artillery) that use chemical propellants (such as gunpowder or fuel) to thrust a projectile on its ballistic path, rail guns thrust either a guided or dumb projectile over a long range (currently over 120 miles, even engaging orbiting space targets) at hypervelocity (4,500 to 5,600 miles per hour) by using a magnetic field (32-plus megajoules). The rail gun has numerous advantages that eclipse its range and precision strike capabilities. Because of its attributes, even the most advanced area defense systems are no match for it. Rail guns additionally eliminate the requirement to store the high-explosive propellant materials necessary to launch conventional projectiles.
The U.S. Office of Naval Research has had a working EM rail gun system in development since 2005. The eventual goal is to extend the range to 200 nautical miles by upping the launch power to 64 megajoules. This translates to each shot exceeding the electrical pulse apparent in a naturally occurring aurora. Currently, rail gun capability is only limited by our material science, not by the laws of physics. For example, today’s hardiest capacitors are not capable of storing and releasing that volume of energy, and gun materials that will survive the firing pulse do not exist. That notwithstanding, EM rail gun development is proceeding in the U.S., China and Russia; it will certainly be a factor in any future conflict.
Weaponization of space is outlawed under international treaty, but that hasn’t stopped some of the countries that signed the treaty (and those who didn’t sign it) from continuing to explore technologies that might turn space into the next theater of battle. There are some outlandish weaponization schemes that have been postulated on this subject, ranging from moon bases that can launch missiles at earth to the redirection of small asteroids to impact an opponent’s homeland.
A more achievable plan is to arm orbiting space planes and satellites with nuclear or non-nuclear EMP weapons. When talking about EMP weapons, size matters. EMP weapons work by generating a massive EMP that overloads electrical grids, satellite circuits and just about everything else that relies on digital control. EMP can additionally destroy command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) architecture necessary to conduct military and civilian infrastructure operations.
If appropriately sized, an EMP attack could easily take out large portions of a country or surgically target a specific area of operations. For countries that don’t have space capabilities, an EMP could also be deployed from aircraft platforms at air breathing altitudes or carried by land- and sea-based missile systems. Regardless, EMP weapons, if strategically employed, could theoretically end a war before a single shot is fired, by nullifying adversaries’ C4ISR capabilities.
As rogue states like North Korea and Iran develop or acquire the means to deliver nuclear-tipped intercontinental (long-range) ballistic missiles (ICBMs), interest in developing high-energy space-based lasers (SBL) designed to deactivate enemy ballistic missiles during the boost phase (known as “boost-phase intercept” or BPI) will continue. The boost phase occurs right after launch, during the missile’s ascent. It is the slowest and most vulnerable phase of missile flight and the time when the odds of successful intercept are the highest.
The advantage of space-based laser platforms over BPI theater defense systems (like the Aegis system in current use) is that they can operate at orbital altitudes far exceeding an adversary’s capability to shoot down. Comparatively, to be in striking range, Aegis BPI systems must be positioned close to the targeted missile launchers, and this puts our BPI launch platforms (mostly on board USN ships, although there are several shore-based Aegis launch systems) in range of enemy attack. That said, the greatest remaining challenge in realizing an operational SBL defense system is the development of sufficiently powerful chemical megawatt-laser systems suitable for orbiters. The required science and technology is certainly within our grasp, but the cost is prohibitive.
Keeping the SBL system in mind, there are advanced megawatt-laser systems being tested today on ships, aircraft and land that can defeat incoming sea-skimming hypervelocity anti-ship missiles, both manned and drone aircraft, cruise missiles and ICBMs through BPI. Like the SBL systems, these terrestrial systems also require megawatt power sources, but that is far easier to achieve at much less expense than for their space-borne SBL cousin. These systems show great warfighting promise and are being designed into many future military platforms, such as aircraft, ships and mobile ground vehicles.
The development and use of hypersonic vehicles cruising at speeds of Mach 5+ is now a priority for both the U.S. and its competitors. Warfare has evolved to the point where mere minutes can make a difference between victory and defeat. The cruise missiles we have relied upon over the past two decades are, by future standards, too slow to meet the time on target requirement or survive opponents’ state-of-the-art intercept measures.
The requirement to strike anywhere and do so within minutes of target identification has led to a hypersonic (cruise) vehicle developmental program initiated by the U.S. DOD in 2001, named “Prompt Global Strike.” A multi-agency consortium composed of DARPA, NASA, the U.S. Air Force (USAF), the USAF Research Laboratory’s Propulsion Directorate, Boeing and Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne has centered its combined efforts on the X-51A hypersonic cruise vehicle (HCV). As an adjunct, the U.S. Navy is also reportedly exploring the development of submarine-launched hypersonic missiles.
Our competitors, like Russia, China and India, are also developing hypersonic cruise missiles. Because of their extraordinary speeds, hypersonic cruise missiles can serve multiple purposes, ranging from surgical attacks against command-and-control systems and other key high-value targets, to attacks against ships under way at sea, ports and harbors, critical infrastructure, etc.
The natural complement and response to both vehicle and missile hypervelocity is concealment through stealth technology. Quantum Stealth, also known as “adaptive camouflage,” is one such weapon advancement. While under development by a Canadian firm, it’s still far from operational. The goal is to use light wave-bending materials to significantly reduce or eliminate the thermal and visible signatures of weapons platforms, such as tanks, artillery, aircraft and ships—even individual troops. Its science is right out of a science fiction movie, yet its physics is relatively straightforward. By bending light around an object (quantum mechanics), the cloak renders what lies inside it invisible. The ability to operate unseen in enemy territory or airspace has enormous tactical (and even strategic) military capability implications.
The previously discussed developmental programs are all intended to keep the U.S. military winning in future conflicts, but for some forward-thinking military planners, the future is in sight. They know, for example, that soldier-carried weapons will truly advance when directed energy and hypervelocity weapons are miniaturized and become battlefield-mobile and/or soldier-carried and AI-controlled unmanned space, air, surface and subsurface warfare takes the man out of the loop. That will mark the next “generation” of weapon advances.
Shown here is a hypervelocity cruise missile. Hypervelocity, according to the United States Army, refers to the [muzzle] velocity of a weapon system, with the exact definition dependent upon the weapon in question. When discussing small arms, a muzzle velocity of 5,000 feet per second (1,524 meters per second) or greater is considered hypervelocity, while for tank cannons the muzzle velocity must meet or exceed 3,350 feet per second (1,021.08 meters per second) to be considered hypervelocity. The hypervelocity threshold for artillery cannons is 3,500 feet per second (1,066.8 meters per second). Why is this important? Because developing a reliable defense against hypervelocity gun-fired projectiles, missiles and aircraft, in one form or another, will play a predominate role in future warfare.
In 1965, the Bell Rocket Belt debuted in the James Bond thriller “Thunderball,” spawning a new aircraft class called Individual Lift Devices (ILDs). The Bell Rocket Belt’s time in flight was mere seconds (its best time in flight was 31 seconds), because it used exotic hydrogen peroxide fuel. When the pressurized fuel was released to the atmosphere through downward-facing nozzles, it produced a short burst of extremely high-power thrust. The Bell ILD was heavy and both expensive and difficult to stabilize in flight. These detractors limited further development using that thrust mechanism. Fast-forward to today.
Based in California, JetPack Aviation (JPA) has developed a user-friendly ILD for U.S. Special Operations Command, the JB-10 jet pack, that will begin endurance, speed, service ceiling and payload suitability evaluation during the summer of 2019. The JB-10 employs twin air-breathing turbine engines to provide lifting thrust with speeds exceeding 200 miles per hour. Burning commonly available jet-A fuel, the JB-10 currently carries enough fuel to remain aloft for 10 minutes, but that can probably be extended using disposable fuel bladders. It employs an electronic auto-flight stabilizing system widely used in the drone market.
JPA is driving the JB-10 technology in two related directions. The JB-10 is characterized as foot-launched, because the pilot carries the weight of the jet pack. This may work fine for high-speed missions of short duration, but one size may not fit all. When heavier payloads and greater ranges are mission-essential, the company has also developed a prototype ground-based variant that uses a rigid frame which rests on the ground and carries the total weight of the device and payload. This development has led to additional interest from the DOD and even the first responder community.
Secubit (secubit-ltd.com) recently debuted its WeaponLogicTM Ecosystem. This innovative diagnostics system is composed of a set of tools that use an advanced algorithm to gather and analyze comprehensive weapon usage data in real time. These data provide immediate information regarding weapon state and ammunition consumption. The system’s Smart Counter advanced AI-driven algorithm learns each specific weapon’s characteristics and provides analysis for tactical optimization. Vital information, such as magazine status, muzzle velocity and barrel temperature, is presented to the weapon operator with a detailed breakdown, offering crucial alerts in real time. The system’s Reader & Dashboard Applications diagnose the data retrieved, facilitating preemptive maintenance and smart inventory management. The system maximizes armory efficiency, alerting the armorer both to the weapons requiring service and to supply status, applying a futuristic approach to make the operator’s life easier. The collected data are sorted and displayed in an intuitive laptop interface (shown here) with customizable features.
SIG SAUER has developed the SIG Lightweight Machine Gun (SLMG) as a hopeful M-240 replacement for U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM). The SOCOM medium machine gun requirement describes a weapon that can fire 500 to 600 rounds per minute and hit targets at ranges out to 2,000 meters (over 1 mile). Unlike the M-240B, which is chambered in 7.62mm NATO, the SLMG is chambered in the hard-hitting .338 Norma Magnum. By chambering the SLMG in .338NM, it can meet SOCOM’s range and lethality requirements; furthermore, in some mounted applications, such as on aircraft, armor, vehicles, unmanned platforms and so on, the SLMG can replace the .50 BMG M2 heavy machine guns.
Weighing in at just 20 pounds, the SLMG is easily configured for either right or left side feed and charging, making it ideal for both dismounted and mounted operation. It comes suppressor-ready with an adjustable gas block, so its pressure can be “tuned” so that it will operate reliably with any suppressor. Reportedly, SIG is also developing a drum-style magazine that could be optionally used to feed the SLMG. SIG has held those details close, as well as those for its side-opening feed tray option that allows the gunner to modify the gun’s loading profile from a top-opening to a less observable side-opening version.
Israel’s Iron Dome is a short-range missile system designed to intercept and destroy incoming scud rockets, artillery and mortar shells fired by Hezbollah and Hamas toward Israel. Three key components make up the Iron Dome system:(1) the target identification and tracking radar; (2) the battle management and weapon control system; and (3) the missile-firing batteries.
Iron Dome is a comprehensive missile defense network that includes the David’s Sling system, intended to protect against mid-range missiles, and the Arrow Interceptor system, designed to provide defense against long-range ballistic missiles. One of the most advanced features of Iron Dome is its fire-control system, which provides the capability to accurately calculate the incoming rocket trajectory and predicted point of impact and only intercept the incoming projectiles that pose the most meaningful threats.
While Iron Dome batteries have recorded a success rate of over 90% in the past decade, the intercept range to successfully engage is limited to about 30 miles. It was not designed to be, nor is it capable of, defending against the emerging Chinese and Russian hypervelocity cruise missile threat that may soon menace U.S. and allied forces deployed overseas. A hypersonic countermeasure is needed that can “hit a bullet with a bullet.” The technology under development to accomplish this is the railgun and the high-power laser.
The U.S. Army awarded FLIR Systems a $39.6 million contract to provide the Black Hornet® 3 Nano-UAV for individual soldier use. As the world’s smallest combat-proven nano-unmanned aerial personal reconnaissance system (PRS), the Black Hornet 3 Nano-UAV provides a real-time PRS capability to the individual soldier. It additionally provides the capability to navigate in GPS-denied environments, enabling the operator to acquire target information, detect and avoid otherwise unforeseen threats and increase both day and night situational awareness.
The Black Hornet 3 possesses the lowest size and weight of any UAS available today. Weighing in at 1.16 ounces, the Black Hornet 3 has a line-of-sight range of about 1.25 miles at speeds exceeding 20 feet per second. The 6.6-inch-long Black Hornet 3 carries the FLIR Lepton® thermal micro-camera core and a visible sensor that transmit live high-fidelity day/night video and HD still images back to the operator. The Black Hornet 3 also employs a military-approved encrypted digital data link that enables a secure communications and imagery transmission format. This format seamlessly integrates into the military’s Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) to provide battlefield networks for the distribution of surveillance information to anyone on the network.
The Black Hornet 3 pocket-size field kit consists of two UAV sensors, a controller and a small flat-screen display. It is sold directly through FLIR and available today to military, government agencies and law enforcement customers.
A wholly owned subsidiary of Blackwing Holdings, LLC, Precision Remotes LLC (PRL) offers their Remotely Operated Weapon Systems (ROWS) models specifically optimized for critical facility security, including a fully-armored version. PRL has delivered hundreds of ROWS to several branches of the U.S. DOD, the U.S. Department of Energy, international governments and private industry.
PRL’s ROWS consist of a highly mission-configurable, lightweight, precision-aimed, dismounted remotely-operated weapon system they call the TRAP® T360, which can stand alone or be mounted on unmanned ground or waterborne vehicles. The TRAP® T360 integrates with sniper detection technologies, surveillance systems or other sensors for automatic hand-off and slew-to-cue operation. Its aim is achieved using a ballistic reticle that compensates the aim point for ammunition type, range and camera parallax. It will additionally store multiple target locations for quick recall. It possesses a unique high-speed/precision 360° drive system that allows faster target engagement and effortless tracking capability that provides a broad elevation range of 60° up to 20° down. It can also be equipped with a target tracking option and can be securely networked to multiple TRAP® T360 systems; these can then be networked to indigenous command centers.
by Paul Evancoe on 17 February, 2019.
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The Warner Bros. Archive Collection: Steel – DVD Review
Okay, so let’s put some context around the comic book film, Steel. Steel was released in 1997, which was not a stellar year for superhero-themed films. This was the same year that the infamous Batman & Robin (also a Warner Bros. film) came out and many similarities exist among the two movies. That same year, Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie and Spawn were also released.
The most successful of these four was Batman & Robin, which grossed $238 million. Steel, on the other hand, only made $1.7 million at the box office. Do you remember it being in theaters? Me neither.
At this point in time comic book movies weren’t as prevalent and popular as they’ve become in the past decade. Starting with the first X-Men film in 2000, the genre has evolved from being overly campy or geared toward a specific audience to mainstream entertainment. No longer are Batman and Superman the only superheroes that attract a mass audience; today audiences of all ages flock to comic book movies.
So, now we have some idea of what was going on with this particular genre in 1997. But what else was going on around this time? What makes this movie stand-out (or should have) was the presence of Shaq as the main character. One year earlier, Shaq hit the big screen in the kid-friendly flick, Kazaam, which grossed $18 million at the box office. This was also the same time period as the Michael Jordan vehicle, Space Jam, which was a box office hit raking in $90 million.
Someone must have optioned the Steel comic book, seen Michael Jordan do well in Space Jam, thought of NBA star Shaq dressed in a metal suit, put the pieces of the puzzle together and decided to adapt Steel into a feature starring Shaq. This is mere speculation, but I think it may be close.
Here’s the problem: the film isn’t good. I’m sure you already figured that out since I danced around saying it for so long. Granted, the special effects for a 1997 film are impressive, and there are some interesting set pieces used throughout. But neither of these can mask the sloth-paced story, the atrocious dialogue, or the bad acting not only from Shaq, but from seasoned film vets like Judd Nelson, Annabeth Gish, and Richard Roundtree (the original Shaft).
If you look at it as a genuine superhero film, it fails on all levels. If you look at it as a campy action-comedy it does become tolerable. Not great, but tolerable. But if you want to give it the Mystery Science Theater 3000 treatment, it would be even more fun to watch.
One thing that did come to mind as I was watching the film was the revelation that there are very few African-American superheroes. Blade counts. You could even say Shaft to some degree. And we do have Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury (white in the comics) in the future. And Storm. So why aren’t there more films with African-American superheroes? Surely Steel’s lack of box office success couldn’t have scared people away from the idea. But this a question and a concept worth exploring. If anyone has any thoughts on this matter, please leave a comment and let me know.
I like Shaq. I loved his cameo in Scary Movie 4, but as a lead actor he just doesn’t have what it takes. At the same time, I can’t think of any actor who could have stepped into that role with that script and made it a box office success. I think that’s where the root of the film’s problems can ultimately be found: if the script sucks it’s hard for the rest of the movie to cover for it. If you’re a screenwriter, watch this movie and see how you could have improved the screenplay. Trust me, it’s an easy assignment.
What we end up with after all of this jabbering is that Steel is a cheesy movie that could also be defined as dorky at certain moments in the film. I only recommend it as an alternative to the standard superhero/comic book fare we’re so used to seeing now, and also as a camp classic of the highest order.
And speaking of order, the film is exclusively available through the Warner Archive Collection. The Warner Archive Collection contains hundreds of rarely released films that can be ordered exclusively from Warner Bros. For a look at their catalog, or to order Steel, click here.
Author IanPosted on April 16, 2010 April 17, 2010 Categories DVD, Movies, Opinion, Review, WatchTags Annabeth Gish, Judd Nelson, Richard Roundtree, Shaq, Shaquille O'Neal, Steel, The Warner Bros. Archive Collection
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Summer Preview 2014: Part Six
June is traditionally wedding month, and this brings to mind that English rhyme "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe." That's what a bride is supposed to wear for good luck in her marriage. I hope this advice also holds true for reading books. If so, I'm on the road to good fortune.
I have an old family scrapbook/photo album that I treasure, but my family's survival doesn't depend on it. On the other hand, Hannah Wilde's family diaries are crucial to their existence. The diaries are tied together with string and have been handed down from mother to daughter for more than a hundred years. They're in the trunk of the Wildes' car when Stephen Lloyd Jones's The String Diaries (Mulholland, July 1, 2014) begins. Hannah has the gas pedal to the floor, daughter Leah crouches in the backseat, and husband Nate sprawls in the front passenger seat, bleeding to death.
In ensuing chapters, writer Jones blends elements of horror, the supernatural and thriller to create a gripping urban fantasy. This isn't a book of vampires, ghosts or werewolves. Rather, Jones uses fabricated Hungarian folk tales and mythology to create an unusual story of destructive obsession based on character rather than supernatural nature alone. No one and nothing can be taken at face value. A layered timeline of three stories includes the ever-vigilant Hannah's, set in the present; Oxford professor Charles Meredith's, which begins in 1979; and Jakab's, which opens in Hungary in 1873. These three stories create the history behind Hannah's family diaries. Early reviewers report an engaging, confident story that forces them to stay awake until the early hours, furtively turning pages.
The "old" in Fredrik Backman's tragicomedy and Swedish bestseller, A Man Called Ove (translated from the Swedish by Henning Koch; Atria, July 15, 2014), is the title character himself. Ove is an old man whose view of the world has darkened since the death of Sonja, his handicapped wife, and his forced retirement. His days are long and a burden to him. As the self-appointed enforcer of his housing complex's rules, Ove judges everyone else by how closely they adhere to "the way things are done." It almost goes without saying that others fall far short and few fall shorter than his new neighbors, the pregnant Parvaneh and her inept husband, Patrick.
At this point, Ove longs to be reunited with his deceased wife and he's scheduled his demise on his daily calendar. Interruptions by deliverymen, his noisy new neighbors and even a stray cat constantly force Ove to reschedule for the following day. Eventually, these interrupters worm their way into Ove's life and give him a reason for living it. There are sky-high reviews for this poignant and funny first book by Backman and it's recommended as the perfect book for people who loved Helen Simonson's Major Pettigrew's Last Stand and Rachel Joyce's The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.
James Lee Burke's upcoming Wayfaring Stranger (Simon & Schuster, July 15, 2014) isn't one of his Dave Robicheaux books. It's the first in a new series with Weldon Holland. That last name, Holland, will ring a bell for Burke fans. Billy Bob Holland and Hackberry Holland, two tough-minded Texas lawmen and cousins, has each featured in his own Burke series. Now we follow Weldon, Hackberry's grandson, into manhood.
Burke's writing has great strength and poetic beauty. His appreciation for war veterans and honorable Americans who are the backbone of our country is evident in all his series. In the Robicheaux books, his concern is sin and redemption. This book is a morality play set during a coming of age/Texas family saga, seen through Weldon's eyes. An early encounter with evil takes place in 1934, when the 16-year-old Weldon has a chance encounter with infamous robbers Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Weldon chases them off Holland property with a bullet through the back window of their stolen car. He's a hero as an Army second lieutenant in World War II, in combat and action behind German lines. Back again in Texas, Weldon weds exactly the sort of gutsy woman you'd like to see him marry. He and his partner, Sgt. Hershel Pine, build a pipeline business in the cut-throat Texas-Louisiana oil industry. When all else fails, Weldon administers justice in the traditional Holland way.
Since we're talking about "something new" and administering do-it-yourself-justice, I need to tell you about Joe Abercrombie's Half a King (Del Rey/Random House, July 15, 2014). Like Wayfaring Stranger, it's the first in a series that combines a coming-of-age story with a family saga. Unlike Burke's book, Half a King begins a fantasy trilogy (Shattered Sea), set in a neo-Viking world. Although it's written for young adults, early reviewers emphatically assure us that "Abercrombie's stellar prose style and clever plot twists will be sure to please both adult and teen readers" (Publishers Weekly).
Abercrombie's protagonist, Yarvi, the youngest son of the king of Gettland, was born with a withered hand. He's smart and resourceful, but his inability to use a sword and shield leaves him vulnerable to taunts and bullying. It also leads to people underestimating him in a world where being a warrior is everything. (Game of Thrones' Tyrion Lannister, also called half a man, come to mind, anyone?) Yarvi is slated for the ministry and a role as royal advisor. When his father and older brother are ambushed and killed, Yarvi is totally unprepared for his ascent to the Black Chair (doesn't have quite the steely ring as the "Iron Throne" but this doesn't worry me, given the enthusiastic reviews). Gettland's people aren't prepared for their new half a king and Yarvi finds himself betrayed, nearly murdered and quickly dethroned. Yarvi swears to avenge his kin and, with the help of a motley crew that includes a woman (Sumael) and The Man Called Nothing, to retake the Chair.
I wasn't able to finish Zoran Drvenkar's gritty 2011 thriller, Sorry, though I read enough to recognize the book is stunning. It's a controlled chaos of fragmented chronology and various points of view, written in the first-, second-, and third-person. Drvenkar's narrative uses the word "you" to drag you into his story about a serial killer. The writing style wasn't a problem. What did me in was I simply couldn't take another woman nailed to the wall.
So why am I looking forward to reading Drvenkar's stand-alone psychological thriller, You (Knopf/Random House, August 19, 2014)? First of all, it's translated from the German by the same man who did the outstanding job on Sorry, Shaun Whiteside. Second, Drvenkar is such an inventive writer I want to see how well the structure of this book works. I've heard that it's written entirely in the second person and told in flashbacks from various points of view. Finally, the story itself is intriguing. The brother of Berlin criminal Ragnar Desche is killed and a cache of drugs is gone. It's no coincidence a group of teenage girls at the movies notice one of their friends is missing because she's going to bring these girls up against the Desche gang in a fight for their lives. (Something tells me not to expect Bambi Meets Godzilla.) I'm going to borrow some courage and read this top-rated German thriller.
This book with a beautiful blue cover, The Story of Land and Sea (Harper/HarperCollins, August 26, 2014) is a "big buzz" book by Katy Simpson Smith, who earned her Ph.D in history at the University of North Carolina. It's historical fiction set in a small town on the coast of North Carolina during the final years of the American Revolutionary War. It tells two stories; one of land, one of sea, that are linked by a woman named Helen.
When Helen's daughter, Tabitha (Tab), is 10 years old in 1793, she develops yellow fever. John, her father, is a former pirate turned Continental soldier. He has stayed away from the sea for Tab's sake but now he loads her aboard a sloop bound for Bermuda, in the hopes that she'll be helped by the sea air. While John and Tab are sailing, we look landward and back in time at Tab's mother, Helen, raised by her widowed father, Asa. Asa is a small plantation owner and he gives Helen a young slave named Moll for her tenth birthday. The two girls develop a relationship that's neither a friendship nor a master-slave connection. Years later, Helen marries John and Tab is born. Moll's marriage is arranged, yet she dearly loves Davy, her son. This historical fiction explores love in its many forms.
The title of Karin Slaughter's first stand-alone novel is Cop Town (Delacorte Press, June 24, 2014). As soon as I heard that, I envisioned a city full of blue uniforms. The city here is Atlanta. The time is 1974. We follow two female cops, Maggie Lawson and Kate Murphy, as the Atlanta Police Department grapples with social change inside and outside the Department and a serial killer targeting cops ("the Shooter").
Recently widowed Kate Murphy grew up in an affluent home, the daughter of a psychiatrist. To change her life, she joins the APD. Maggie Lawson, in contrast, bleeds cop blue. Five years earlier, she followed her uncle and brother into the APD, but she's still mostly writing tickets. To keep these female cops out of the way and on the periphery of the investigation, Maggie and Kate are partnered. But the Shooter's most recent victim was Maggie's brother's partner, and Maggie and Kate refuse to stay put.
Karin Slaughter writes the bestselling Will Trent/Sarah Linton novels and I expect flawed, but empathetic characters, a riveting plot and a significant amount of gore.
And a Silver Sixpence In Her Shoe
I was poking around, when I came across what sounds like a treasure, The Supernatural Enhancements (Doubleday, August 12, 2014), by Barcelona writer/cartoonist Edgar Cantero. Here's a piece of a Goodreads review:
it is basically a haunted house story. a gimmicky haunted house story full of cryptography, puzzles, and wordplay, which would call to mind House of Leaves, but unlike House of Leaves, it doesn't use its gimmicks as a crutch. . . . it is, instead, a very charming gimmicky haunted house story, and the gimmicks are fun and playful and not bleak and distancing like House of Leaves. it's an engaging adventure book which could be friends with Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore or The Shadow of the Wind, one that scoops you up, promises you a fun time, and actually delivers on its promise. it's a little bit gothic novel, a little bit treasure hunt adventure, a little bit dreamscape fantasy, with shades of the traditional victorian orphan-narrative, and a little secret society codex drama. and that ghost." (Karen)
That was enough to sell me, but if you want a little more info, it's about A., a young European who unexpectedly inherits Axton House, a beautiful estate in Point Bless, Virginia. Its previous owner threw himself out a third-story window, exactly as his father had done at that age. A. and his companion, Niamh, "a mute teenage punk girl from Ireland," haven't been in Point Bless long before they realize they have quite a something on their hands and they (and I) want to know exactly what it is.
I'm feeling very lucky as I survey the summer of reading before me. Tomorrow, we'll show you more upcoming books.
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Gioacchino Antonio Rossini (1792–1868)
The Barber of Seville (Overture)
Instrumentation: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, and strings
Performance time: 2 minutes
Just before his 24th birthday, in 1816, Rossini presented his seventh opera to the world: The Barber of Seville (Italian: Il barbiere di Siviglia), now one of the most popular operas of all time. The overture, it turns out, has had a life of its own. It was borrowed from a relatively unsuccessful earlier opera, Aureliano in Palmira (1813). Rossini reused it two years later for Elizabeth, Queen of England (Italian: Elisabetta, regina d’Inghilterra); this opera likewise failed to gain traction. The composer recycled the overture yet once more for Il barbiere di Siviglia, and there it remains. He must have liked it—as have concert audiences through the years. Its enduring popularity is easily appreciated: melodious and witty, rhythmically spirited and vital, a brilliant sound. Note the use of the so-called “Rossini crescendo,” the repetition of a phrase, with added instruments, each time a little louder. Two hundred years on, we continue to enjoy this musical gem quite apart from the opera, for which it was never conceived anyway.
– Dr. N.W. (“Nick”) Miller
Melody del Real (b. 1993)
Instrumentation: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, percussion, harp, and strings
The composer, a senior music major at California State University, San Bernardino, wrote Submergence in 2016; it received its premiere performance at CSUSB last June and is presented this afternoon as one of the winners of the Redlands Community Orchestra’s 2016-2017 Composition Project contest.
From the Composer
“The primary motif of this piece is flaunted in the trumpets; flurries in the woodwinds and droning strings amplify this small melodic idea. The percussion and brass evoke a sort of military march, a ‘call to arms,’ as the harmonic progression ascends and descends. The sections of the orchestra then do battle: pulling each other down, performing a frenetic dance, fleeting onto and over one another for escape and survival. Light solo melodies symbolize heroism, a beacon of hope amidst the commotion. High strings shimmer at pensive moments and represent light while a bell chimes in the distance to remind us of the external world. These sounds are concealed as harmonies become isolated, then heavier—a feeling of being overwhelmed, hence submerged.”
A music theorist would note that the piece bears a key signature of two sharps, and that indeed it begins and ends in the key designated: B minor, the same as that of Schubert’s symphony.
Franz Peter Schubert (1797–1828)
Symphony No. 8 in B minor, D.759 (“Unfinished”)
Performance time: 28 minutes
Composed in 1822, when Schubert was 25, this symphony appeared about the same time as the first serious effects of the syphilis to which he would succumb six years later, and one writer describes it as reflecting “a world of darkness and pain.” Nikolaus Harnoncourt comments that it has “all the strangeness, surprise, and shock of a ‘stone from the moon’.” Opening with “a ghost” (cellos and basses), the first theme follows in oboe and clarinet as the very embodiment of melancholy.
In a less somber vein, British analyst D. F. Tovey has noted that this movement is one of “at least two of Schubert’s . . . [that] may be considered flawless.” Its development section, he states, stands “in superb dramatic contrast to the exposition,” noting further that “nothing can be more characteristic of the greatest composers than the subtlety . . . of alluding to the syncopated accompaniment of the ‘second subject’ without the theme itself.” The short coda, or tail end of the movement, begins like the development but, Tovey writes, “blazes up only to die of exhaustion.”
The structure of the second movement is looser, and Tovey draws attention to the “wonderful clarinet theme with its answers in oboe and flute,” particularly the “four long notes that lead to it.” These unharmonized notes (beginning with the leap of an octave upward) “are turned to such account in the coda that they produce as subtle a stroke of genius as can be found anywhere in music.”
As to the symphony’s being “unfinished” (German: Unvollendete), Tovey states simply that “the remainder did not drive Schubert to the labour of writing it down.” And even though it lacks the usual four-movement structure, it stands, says Tom Service of The Guardian, as “a complete, essential, and mysterious symphonic experience.” In the end, finished or not, Schubert’s “Unfinished” holds its place among the greatest symphonic works of western music.
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REVIEW: 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' - A New Threat Arrives to Greendale in 'Chapter Twenty-Nine: The Eldritch Dark'
Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - Episode 2.09 "Chapter Twenty-Nine: The Eldritch Dark"
As an all-consuming darkness trickles into town, Sabrina grapples with feeling like the odd witch out - and makes a risky plan for a whirlwind trip.
In 2019, the television industry aired 532 scripted shows across numerous outlets. The way people consume content now is different than it used to be. It happens according to one's own schedule. As such, it's less necessary to provide ample coverage of each episode in any given season from a show. Moreover, it is simply impossible to watch everything. As such, this site provides shorter episodic reviews in order to cover as many shows as possible. With all of that being said, here are my thoughts on the next episode of Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
"Chapter Twenty-Nine: The Eldritch Dark" was written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa & Gigi Swift and directed by Jeff Woolnough
Sabrina believed she had found a way to have everything she has always wanted in her life. She would no longer have to be pulled in so many different directions because of what the world at large expected her to be. She could be a half-witch on Earth and the Queen of Hell. She simply had to create a new version of herself. The smart and sensible thing would have been to tie off the time loop double to ensure no damage would be done to the time space continuum. Sabrina has different priorities. Her life has been defined by an identity crisis. That anxiety has always created problems for her. As such, she viewed this as a way to fully embrace all that she was capable of being. She didn't have to choose which path to pursue while walking away from the other for good. However, Sabrina Spellman starts to grow curious as to what Sabrina Morningstar's life is like. Ambrose gives her the sensible advice of finding peace with the path she has chosen. It could absolutely be a mistake for two versions of her to be living at the same time. The only way it can succeed is if they never interact with each other. They can't be a part of each other's lives. They have to go their separate ways to fully embrace what these lives could be. That leads to Sabrina questioning her choice though. She fears that her life as a half-witch is boring because her friends have changed. She's the one who has changed the most. All of their lives have changed dramatically over the course of the series. Their lives have expanded because Sabrina is open with her powers. But Sabrina also believes that her human friends only value her as a witch. They run to her when some supernatural threat comes up. When it's just an average day at school, they are paired off and leave her alone. Sabrina doesn't like that feeling. She feels alienated because she isn't dating anyone. Of course, she doesn't need a boyfriend in order to be validated in life. She still ends up accepting two dates by the end of this hour. That's still her natural instinct. She breaks the rules of the world and doesn't expect to deal with the consequence. Greendale is under siege once more. Blackwood has brought forth the Eldritch Terrors. The first plague is darkness. It looms over the town throughout this episode. Everyone has to work together as a cohesive team to stop it from spreading to the entire world. The threat grows very quickly. The evil is vanquished seemingly because the two Sabrinas work together. They accept that they can never be lonely because they have each other. Their lives in their separate realities may not be all that they expected. However, they can rely on each other for constant support. That may only encourage more bad behavior though. Sabrina will look to herself for approval regarding the crazy and insane ideas she has about how to save the world. She views all of this as being sensible. She doesn't have to give up anything. She can remain engaged in every aspect of her life. She doesn't have to remove one part whatsoever. She can have dance parties with herself. One goes off to Hell. The other goes to school. They can share notes over how life develops. Ambrose is the only person who knows that Sabrina is operating in this way. It's dangerous. The coven may succeed in defeating the evil that Blackwood has unleashed on the town. That's still a daunting task because it requires so much collective power even when Blackwood isn't interfering to further complicate the stakes. The forces of evil will likely be defeated. The town will be saved with the average human being none the wiser about the supernatural forces at work in their lives. And yet, it may still end in a catastrophic way because Sabrina has grown reckless. Again, she sees this as a form of freedom. It's a way for her to live her life to the fullest. She believes she doesn't have to make a choice about where she belongs in the world. That may doom her and her friends because she isn't committing to a path. It's scary. She fears making the wrong decision and having to deal with the repercussions forever. She doesn't know which path to choose because so many things excite her. It's thrilling to have all of these opportunities. It's also selfish to believe there won't be any consequences for trying to control every aspect of life. Sabrina is falling into this trap. Her attention is divided. She has juggled a lot for so long. This decision may unravel her in a way that is extremely costly. She may not see it now. However, the audience should be very worried about what's to come.
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Hundreds take advantage of e-waste recycling event
Published: Tuesday, October 09, 2018 04:35 PM
PEKIN – Hundreds of residents were able to clear their homes of obsolete computers, dusty old televisions, broken video game systems and small appliances that went kaput long ago thanks to an electronics recycling event hosted by State Senator Dave Koehler Saturday.
Some people waited upward of an hour and a half to responsibly dispose of unwanted electronics during the free annual event.
“This is a good thing to do. We came all the way from Washington (Illinois) to do this,” one participant said. “It’s worth the wait.”
The event took place at Area Recycling in Pekin with the help of Kuusakoski Recycling, an e-waste recycler with a site in Peoria. Numerous employees of the companies were on hand to unload pickup trucks, trailers and car trunks of electronics waste and haul it away in the eight semi-tractor trailers that were made available for the event.
Koehler said it’s quite an effort and complimented the crews for keeping the popular event running like clockwork.
“It’s really important to not only the environment, but we hear from our township supervisors a lot. What happens is, if people don’t have somewhere to store their TVs they throw them in a ditch. So the townships are constantly sending crews out to pick up TVs, and that costs taxpayer dollars,” Koehler said.
“So this is a nice way of disposing of TVs and knowing that they’re going to be recycled, and I think people appreciate it.”
Koehler said he intends to continue hosting the event – which always takes place the first Saturday in October – as long as there is a need.
“Every year – until there are no more TVs to be thrown out,” he said.
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At least 12 dead, 6 injured as train ploughs into bus in Bangladesh
Source: Xinhua| 2020-12-19 16:25:05|Editor: huaxia
DHAKA, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- At least 12 people were killed when a train ploughed into a bus Saturday morning at a rail crossing in Bangladesh's Joypurhat district, 249 km northwest of capital Dhaka.
AKM Alamgir Jahan, officer-in-charge of Joypurhat Sadar Police Station, told reporters that six people were also injured in the accident at about 7:00 a.m. local time. Enditem
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Always on the lookout for more classic seventies prog, I was very interested in hearing what Kaipa sounded like. Their CDs, however, were not cheap, and so I chose this one only because it was the least expensive and easiest to order.
This album reminds me of some other prog albums of a few years earlier where a band would write a side-long song and use up much of their good ideas on this one track and then fill up the other side with shorter songs of varying interest. "Meddle", "Tarkus" and a couple of others that come to mind are all subject to praise for the epic number and criticism for the mixed bag of tricks on the other side.
The side-long epic track here, "Skenet Bedrar", goes through a few phases and changes and at times the band really cruises in the progressive "rock" field. When they are in full swing, I can't help but feel that they are simultaneously an excellent Swedish version of Yes and a long lost older incarnation of the Flower Kings (a young Roine Stolt contributed to the composing and plays guitar). The lyrics are all in Swedish with Ingemar Bergman and Hans Lundin providing the vocals. I don't know which one sings what, but the first vocalist sings in a register similar to that of Jon Anderson but seems to require more force to get the sounds out. The second vocalist sings a little lower but almost seems to shout his head off and on occasion he strays from the note. Though this adds a rock feeling of energy and power, I also feel it shows that he hasn't yet developed his talent as a singer. Vocals aside, most of the music is composed and performed as good as any classic Yes material. For my taste, there are still a couple of parts in the song that I don't really enjoy and I cannot say this song is worthy of ranking next to classics like "Close to the Edge" and "The Revealing Science of God". I bought this album a year ago and didn't listen to it much then; however, it recently has attracted my attention and I've been listening to this side-long track a few times more as well as the rest of the album.
Side two is composed of shorter pieces including two instrumentals, one of which, "Korstag", is rather good and the very short "Stengrodornas Parad" being slightly comical and sounding like one of those short compositions that fill the gaps between the good music of a Flower Kings album. In a way it sounds like an idea that was either shortened due to time constraints on the album or the idea didn't go or fit in anywhere. A third track, "Omson Sken" begins which a short lyric and then changes into an instrumental passage that sounds like the music in a voice-less Scandinavian children's animation. In an interview with the lead member (I've forgotten who that is) I read that Swedish folk songs were an influence in their compositions, so that might explain this part of the song. The title track is perhaps the best of the vocal tracks on side two, sounding like a more traditional song in structure and having more of the Yes style of music, even including a good chunky bass sound.
The reissue I bought is like a mini-record album that opens up with all the original text (in Swedish) and photos. A second bonus disc includes a re-mix of some of the tracks sung in English and some live performances of songs from this album and others. I thought I might like the English versions a little better but actually I don't. The original Swedish recordings have a better bass sound and the style of the vocals sound really different as the singers adjusted their approach to suit the language and audience. The live tracks are interesting for the music but the sound quality is not top notch and I find it a bit of a chore to get through listening to all the live songs.
I've had this CD for a year as I said and though I like it enough to consider buying at least one more 70's Kaipa album, the high price of imports and the songs and music that I didn't warm to have kept me from making that follow-up purchase. For prog effort I would give this four stars but for my own personal taste I give it three.
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GOP Sen. Loeffler, Co-Owner Of WNBA Team, Says She Opposes Black Lives Matter Movement, Wants American Flags On Players
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In a letter to Cathy Engelbert, the commissioner of the WNBA, Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-GA), co-owner of the Atlanta Dream, stated that she opposes the Black Lives Matter movement and wants the league, which has approved featuring “Black Lives Matter” on the courts where the games are played and warm-up shirts for the players with “Black Lives Matter” on the front and “Say Her Name” on the back, to emblazon an American flag on the jersey of every player.
“Say Her Name” refers to Sandra Bland, Breonna Taylor and Vanessa Guillen, among others, ESPN noted.Loeffler’s letter stated, as the Atlanta Journal Constitution noted:
When I purchased a stake in the Atlanta Dream nearly a decade ago, it really was a dream come true for me. Sports are such a powerful, dynamic force in uniting communities across our great country. People from all walks of life are unified by a team, a game, a championship. Everyone wears the same uniform – even when they don’t share the same political views.
I appreciate your hard work as the WNBA Commissioner, especially during these challenging moments, but I was incredibly disappointed to read about efforts to insert a political platform into the league.
Players, coaches, and yes – team owners – share differing opinions on many issues. All of us have a constitutional right to hold and to express our views. But to subscribe to a particular political agenda undermines the potential of the sport and sends a message of exclusion.
The truth is, we need less—not more politics in sports. In a time when polarizing politics is as divisive as ever, sports has the power to be a unifying antidote. And now more than ever, we should be united in our goal to remove politics from sports.
The lives of each and every African American matter, and there’s no debating the fact that there is no place for racism in our country. However, I adamantly oppose the Black Lives Matter political movement, which has advocated for the defunding of police, called for the removal of Jesus from churches and the disruption of the nuclear family structure, harbored anti-Semitic views, and promoted violence and destruction across the country. I believe it is totally misaligned with the values and goals of the WNBA and the Atlanta Dream, where we support tolerance and inclusion.
Amid the recent unrest in many American cities, this movement advocated the creation of lawless autonomous zones in places like Atlanta. I denounced these zones of violence—for which I have been criticized. However, this same group fell silent over the fourth of July weekend when an 8-year-old girl was murdered under the “mob rule” that I warned about days earlier. This is not a political movement that the league should be embracing, and I emphatically oppose it.
Though I was not consulted about—nor do I agree with the League’s decision in this matter, I am proposing a common-sense recommendation to ensure we reflect the values of freedom and equality for all. I believe we should put an American flag on every jersey. Include it in our licensed apparel for players, coaches and fans.
As our nation battles COVID-19, economic hardship, and the fight to ensure justice for all, we need a unifying rallying point for the American people. I sincerely hope you will consider my proposal. Because if we can’t acknowledge, much less unite behind our flag during this struggle, we’ll never achieve the goals we all want for each other.
Our flag has weathered countless storms, wars, and civil unrest. It symbolizes the strengths unique to our country and the American people. It stands for freedom, equality and hope. This important symbol will unite us as we work toward a better, brighter, and more equitable tomorrow.
As ESPN reported, Loeffler’s letter elicited outrage from WNBA players, including former Dream member and current New York Liberty player Layshia Clarendon, who tweeted, “I can’t believe I ever stepped foot in Kelly’s house and shared a meal with her. It’s actually really hurtful to see her true colors I had no idea while I played for ATL she felt this way. Happy to own us as long as we stay quiet and perform.”Clarendon told ABC News Live:
That’s what we see so often with sports, with culture, with music is that you’re OK with Black people as long as they kind of stay in their place or they’re performing or they’re sports stars. So now that we’re kind of taking our power back and asking for, you know, better placing in communities, we’re asking for more resources to be poured in, I think it is uncomfortable.
You know, it’s really sad to see … like, as angry as I am, I’m really hurt because, particularly for a woman to do that as well, just kind of cuts the knife in a little bit deeper, and for sure, for her to be so divisive, I think it’s really tough, and as a Black woman, as a queer woman playing in sports, you know, my existence is political like sport is, and so I think it was funny to ask the flag as well.”
Dream guard Renee Montgomery tweeted, “I’m pretty sad to see that my team ownership is not supportive of the movement and all that it stands for. I was already sitting out this season and this is an example of why. I would love to have a conversation with you about the matter if you’re down?”The WNBA stated: “The WNBA is based on the principle of equal and fair treatment of all people and we, along with the teams and players, will continue to use our platforms to vigorously advocate for social justice. Sen. Kelly Loeffler has not served as a Governor of the Atlanta Dream since October 2019 and is no longer involved in the day-to-day business of the team.”
The WNBA players’ union tweeted:
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Tuesday Rant...
For any of those who the Dimwit may offend by this, he apologizes in advance. However, there is a growing frustration within the Dimwit that must be released. In the grand scheme of life, we humans have come up with the term "religion". And inconsidering all the world's religions, when it really comes down to it, a religion is basically an opinion shared amongst a group of like minded people. Up to this point, the Dimwit has no problem with religion. It's when those like minded people (of whichever creed) decide that it is their duty to inform everyone else they are wrong, bad, horrible people for not conforming to said like-minded group.
The Dimwit was recently, and will encounter it again Thursday, verbally attacked by several such people on a public sidewalk and was left very offended. Let the Dimwit say now that he wont be sharing his own opinions here, this is not the forum for such a discussion. He'll also not divulge the group he was accosted by, but he does find it interesting the arguements that were thrown at him at such a rapid fire. The Dimwit does not look forward to facing this same group of people again, but some things just have to be done, and the Dimwit will not be intimidated by the close-minded like-minded people out there. Each religion believes it has the right path, each religion believes the other religions are going to suffer for not being of the same opinion. The Dimwit has seen enough behavior that is incongruent with the words flowing out of the mouths of these groups' believers. So why isn't a simple "Sorry, not interested" a sufficient response? Each person has their choice to make... each person will answer for his choice (depending on their opinion of the afterlife)... why can't people just accept that there are those who are not of the same opinion? The Dimwit has no desire to convince anyone to have the same opinion he has, and is really tired of hearing others try to convince him of theirs.
Alright, done ranting... we'll see how things go on Thursday...
Ms Judgemental February 24, 2010 at 2:00 PM
Well said! I don't like being force-fed religion. That's why we picked a non-denominational church and we are happy with it. It's not up to me to determine your place in the 'afterlife'. Didn't God tell us not to judge others? And my favorite, the DC Talk song "The biggest cause of atheism today is Christians."
Wading out of the gene pool and onto dry land...
Craziness in the Dimwit House
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The Japan-Cornwall Society Tsunami Charity Concert
Added by The East on March 16, 2012.
Saved under Event, Japanese
Tags: Culture, Entertainment
Venue: The Eden Project, Bodelva, Cornwall, PL24 2SG
Email: japancornwall@gmail.com
Web: www.Japan-cornwallsociety.co.uk
Organiser: Japan-Cornwall Society
The Japan-Cornwall Society was launched on 30th October 2011 by the Japanese in Cornwall to establish links between the Japanese community in Cornwall and Cornish people, promoting Japanese culture, enhancing relationship, goodwill, cooperation and mutual understanding.
We would like to extend our welcome to all who support the general aims of the society and its forthcoming activities.
The first committee meeting was held on 30th October 2011 and we’re pleased to announce that the Japan-Cornwall Society will be presenting with the support of the Eden Project, the Japan Tsunami Charity Concert to be held on 16th March 2012 at the Eden Project, as March 11th will see the first anniversary of the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster. The money raised will be donated to Ashinaga Ikueikai, http://www.ashinaga.org/en/, who for over 40 years have been actively supporting and sponsoring children who’ve lost their parents and carers, and will be specifically for children orphaned by the disaster.
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10 Bad Movies That Lost Millions Of Dollars
August 31, 2015 By Anne Burwell Leave a Comment
Lately, there has been no cutting corners on big Hollywood movies. Producers take a leap of faith each time they want to make a new blockbuster and don’t shy away from allotting $100+ million budgets. While the figures might seem staggering to us, they don’t scare directors one bit. But what happens when the movie fails to raise enough hype and subsequently enough money? Disaster is just around the corner. Not all big budget movies succeed in making up for their investments. True, some exceed it by far, but there are plenty who find themselves in the red when the cinema screening ends and the final counting begins. What do you think about the following 10 bad movies that lost millions of dollars? Were they underrated or did the (lack of an) audience did them justice?
5. The Lone Ranger: $94 -$119 million
This is the proof that a movie needs more than Johnny Depp in it to go big. Verbinski’s attempt at a blockbuster wasn’t well received by the critics who quickly dismissed “The Lone Ranger” as pretentious and very disappointing. Wondering how much money went into its making? The estimations were set around a whopping $375 million. In the end, the total losses amounted to $119 million. Yikes! If previous failed attempts at a Western world (“Wild Wild West’, “Cowboys and Aliens”, “Jonah Hex”) didn’t prepare Disney for the Lone Ranger’s “success”, now they know what topics to avoid.
4. The 13th Warrior: $101 million
For a 1999 movie, “The 13th Warrior” starring Antonio Banderas enjoyed a big budget: $160 million. The test audiences weren’t swept off their feet by it, which accurately captured the worldwide audience’s feelings towards Crichton’s movie. With only $61 million grossed in cinemas around the world, it embarrassed Omar Shariff so bad that he decided to retire shortly after. He didn’t hold back and said the script was awful and the director had no idea what he was doing.
3. Sahara: $119 million
With production costs reaching $160 million and starring Matthew McConaughey and Penelope Cruz, no one could predict Paramount would lose so much money. I’m guessing having twenty script writers and producers involved didn’t really help with the movie’s homogenous feel. Also, shooting in Morocco included location bribes which set the film’s budget back by $200,000. “Sahara” didn’t stand a chance from the beginning and was doomed to fail worldwide.
2. Mars Needs Moms: $130 million
This movie was so bad it holds the record for the worst box office Disney movie reception. Ever. In the history of everything! Some of the clues why it might have failed point at the plot. “Young mother is kidnaped from her kid” does not really translate into the ideal Sunday family movie And with “Battle: Los Angeles” screening “next door”, it’s understandable why “Mars Needs Moms” only made $6,825,000 on the opening weekend. Considering it opened in more than three thousand theatres world wide at once, the figures weren’t very satisfying.
1. Ronin: $149 million
Opening in 2013 and starring Keanu Reeves, “47 Ronin” grosses around $1.3 million. It first opened in Japan in 753 cinema theaters. Judging by how the Japanese people received a film with many Japanese actors and a well-known story, this should’ve been a red flag as to how Ronin would perform worldwide. Even though the Japanese weren’t hooked on the remake, claiming it didn’t resemble the famous historical epic, it still stood a chance in other countries. But it turned out to be a box office bomb, with poor sales revenues in the United States and in the United Kingdom. Leaving advertising and distribution costs aside, “47 Ronin”‘s budget was $175 million while the estimated losses were $149 million. Rinsch’s movie might’ve failed in the box office, but at least it holds the title for the number one box office bomb ever.
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Top 8 2016 Music Tours We Are All Waiting For
January 11, 2016 By Anne Burwell Leave a Comment
2016 is set to be spectacular in terms of musical releases. Singers who are currently on the top charts continue to release amazing hits, while others who have been missing lately are making much awaited comebacks. Our list of top 8 2016 music tours is like a blast from the past with AC/DC, Bruce Springsteen and Black Sabbath helming the revival of oldies, but goldies. Younger pop megastars such as Rihanna, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are also set to have a busy year. However, they will have to compete with musical icons who have been silent over the past years: Adele and Janet Jackson.
1. AC/DC
When: February 2 – April 4
Where: North America, Europe
Price: $99-$140
Even though only two original members of the famous band are currently performing, you should expect nothing less than a grand performance of a stellar show, complete with the inflatable Rosie and the huge Hells Bell. Guitarist Malcom Young had to step out due to some health problems, while drummer Phil Rudd’s legal problems are keeping him away from the stage. They are replaced by drummer Chris Slade who has played with the band in the ’80s and ’90s, and by guitarist Stevie Young. Considering that AC/DC usually takes a five year break between tours, this is definitely one of the much awaited 2016 music tours.
When: February 26 – May 7
Price: $35 – $78
It seems that the opener for Rihanna’s next tour called Anti will be none other than Travis Scott, who worked with the singer on “Bitch Better Have My Money” and is rumored to be her boyfriend. However, Europeans will have the amazing chance of seeing her perform alongside Big Sean and the Weeknd. Anti is set to promote Rihanna’s next album, but you can also expect to listen to popular singles such as “Diamonds”or “Umbrella”.
3. Adele
When: July 5 – November 9
Price: $35.50 – $149.50
It has been a while since Adele’s last musical tour or concert for that matter. After making that stunning comeback at the end of last year, her new album became a best-seller in only two months, as it was released in November. This is truly one of the top 2016 music tours, as shortly after her future live performances have been announced all dates were rapidly sold out.
4. Janet Jackson
When: to be announced
Price: to be announced
Janet Jackson’s new album, which comes after a break of seven and a half years, deserves its own promotional tour. Unbreakable is considered by many her best work since the classic All For You released in 2001. The tour was postponed until spring due to the singer’s surgery, but you can be sure you will soon watch again her dynamic and powerful performance.
5. Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
When: January 16 – March 17
Where: North America
Price: $55 – $155
Springsteen plans to include something he has only done once before in a music tour: perform the double LP named “The River” every night of the tour. Thus, those of you who will attend the concerts will also get the chance to listen to songs such as “Stolen Car”, “The Price You Pay” and “Wreck on the Highway”. Apart from this, the singer plans to include fan favorites and the best outtakes for the show’s ending, which makes his string of live performances one of the top 2016 music tours.
6. Justin Bieber
When: March 9 – July 18
Price: $101 – $920
Justin Bieber’s career seems to continue to be a roller coaster. After his fall he managed to make a spectacular comeback last year in November, as four of his songs climbed to the top three spots on the charts: “What Do You Mean?”, “Sorry”, “Love Yourself” and “Purpose”. We can expect his 2016 tour to be as successful as his new album, by combining vulnerability with dominance.
7. Selena Gomez
When: May 6 – July 8
Selena’s 2016 music tour is set to include loads of dancing and cabaret, as she has pointed out during both the Jingle Ball tour and the American Music Awards. Thus, her fans are in for a grand show. The singer has long left behind her teen-icon image and EDM-pop style and has moved on towards an R&B style to go along with her sultry pop diva look.
8. Black Sabbath
When: January 20 – September 21
Apart from being much awaited comebacks or simply spectacular shows, the 2016 music tours might also stand for goodbyes. This is the case of Black Sabbath, mostly because guitarist Tony Iommi is struggling with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The band does not have a new album, but fans will be delighted to listen to their all time favorites, as well as lost classics. The band is set to perform without drummer Bill Ward.
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Jamez Chang & Rae Joyce
Jamez Chang is a hip hop artist, poet and editor living in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. His work has appeared or is forthcoming in Underground Voices, FRiGG, Prime Number, Bartleby Snopes, and Menacing Hedge. He is working on an album, Lit Hop, in which he fuses hip hop with literary text and the voices of poets and writers. He currently is the editor of flash fiction at Counterexample Poetics.
Visit: http://jamezchang.wordpress.com/
Rae Joyce was born in South Yorkshire and currently lives in Auckland. Winner of the University of Plymouth 7th Annual "Short FICTION Competition", she was shortlisted for "The Royal Society of New Zealand Manhire Prize" and won "AUT's Creative Writing Prize" for her graphic poem "Alchemy Hour". AKA Rae Joyce, she works as a graphic artist and comics creator and is featured in New Zealand Comics and Graphic Novels (Hicksville Press).
Visit: http://snowlikethought.blogspot.com/
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Williams & Knack, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors at Law Brighton Michigan | Business Law | Estates | Wills | Trusts
Timothy L. Wiliams
Adrienne B. Knack
Andrew C. Burrows
George Ryan Holton
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CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) CARES ACT ENACTED
We communicated with you on the proposed Federal CARES Act legislation on March 26, 2020. As expected, Congress and the President signed the CARES Act into law on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act is over 800 pages. We are doing our best to analyze and understand its benefits for small business.
The following is an important update to our previous post.
FEDERAL AID TO SMALL BUSINESSES
Paycheck Protection Program and Fixed Expense Protection
$349 billion is allocated to small business relief under the final CARES Act. The Act provides loans for small business, which if the loans are to later be forgiven, can only be used for certain fixed expenses. We now have a clearer understanding of what costs can be included in the SBA loan:
Payroll:
Salaries, wages, commissions, tips, and other forms of compensation;
Vacation pay, leave of absence pay, medical and sick leave pay, payment of retirement benefit;
Separation pay; and
Health care plan expense
Amounts paid to independent contractors and self-employed individuals
Mortgage interest payments on real estate used in the business
Rent on real estate used in the business
The interest portion of debt payments on other loans to the business.
The CARES Act provides that loans will be eligible for payment deferment for at least six (6) months and no more than one year.
Payroll expense qualifying for CARES Act loan is capped at $100,000 per employee.
The eligibility requirements for small business loans as described in our March 26 email did not change in the final version of the law. In addition, the maximum loan amount did not change.
Personal guarantees of shareholders, members, or partners will not be required for a CARES Act loan, and loans will be nonrecourse as to individual shareholders, members, or partners of a business who apply for and receive a CARES Act loan.
The above payroll costs exclude leave payments made pursuant to the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Reimbursement for those leave payments is made through the tax credit process enacted as part of that legislation.
Loan Forgiveness Under the CARES Act
The final version of the law retains the eligibility for loan forgiveness in an amount equal to the amount spent by a small business on the above-listed items between February 15 and June 30, 2020.
Loan forgiveness is reduced for businesses that reduce their workforce during this time period.
Loan amounts not used for the above-listed items are not forgiven and must be repaid over a ten-year period.
An important provision included in the final law is that the loan forgiveness is not taxable for Federal Income Tax purposes. Loan forgiveness is ordinarily taxable.
Deferral of Social Security Tax
The CARES Act allows businesses to delay the payment of the 6.2% Social Security Tax on employee salaries and wages paid through December 31, 2020. One-half of the deferred Social Security Tax is due on December 31, 2021, and the other half is due not later than December 31, 2022.
If a business elects the deferral, it cannot participate in the Paycheck Protection Program and Fixed Expense Protection Loan Forgiveness program discussed above.
A business may receive a refundable tax credit for 50% of wages and health care coverage paid to or for employees from March 13, 2020 to December 31, 2020. The credit is 50% of the first $10,000 in wages and healthcare coverage.
This tax credit is available to businesses whose operations were either fully or partially suspended due to a COVID-19 related “shut-down order” or gross receipts declined by more than 50% when compared to the same quarter in the previous year.
A business that participates in the Paycheck Protection Program and Fixed Expense Protection Loan Forgiveness Program is not eligible for the Employee Retention Payroll Tax Credit.
Remember, once the funds allocated by Congress for the Paycheck Protection Program and Fixed Expense Protection are completely loaned out, the program will end. Therefore, there is a high sense of urgency to apply now.
The SBA loan application is submitted online. For more information, go to: https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/.
Please contact us for any assistance you need to understand the small business benefits and if you need help applying for the SBA benefits.
Copyright © 2020 Williams & Knack, P.C.
The Coronavirus Crisis - Federal Assistance for your Business
First and foremost, we hope you and your family, friends, and employees are healthy and free of the Coronavirus.
The Coronavirus pandemic has brought the US economy to its knees. The crisis has had a very negative financial impact on small businesses and threatens the livelihood of the employees of small businesses.
On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act was enacted into law. The Families First Act provides significant relief for businesses and employees who are negatively affected by the Coronavirus.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) legislation negotiated by both parties in the Senate with participation by the House of Representatives and the White House contains numerous overhauls to the business and employee provisions in the Families First Act, and adds new assistance to employees and companies including small business provisions that could directly benefit you. The final CARES Act legislation could change the benefits for small businesses as agreed by the Senate on March 25, 2020, but we do not anticipate that.
The following is a summary of those benefits.
Fast track loans would be made available to small business through the Small Business Administration – the SBA. The types of businesses eligible include corporations, limited liability companies, sole proprietorships, and independent contractors.
To be eligible, the small business must: 1) not have a current SBA loan; 2) have fewer than 500 employees; 3) have been in operation on February 15, 2020; 4) have had payroll expense on that date; and 5) demonstrate that it was substantially negatively impacted financially by the COVID19 crisis.
The loan cannot exceed $10,000,000 and can be used for payroll costs, mortgage payments, rent, insurance premiums and any other “debt obligations”. We believe debt obligations means business operating expenses. SBA “express loans” would be available up to $1,000,000.
The time period during which the CARES Act small business loans would be available begins on February 15, 2020 and ends on December 31, 2020. It is critically important to apply for the loan as soon as possible. $350 billion has been allotted to this program and it is given out on a first come, first serve basis.
One of the greatest benefits for small business under the CARES Act legislation would be the eligibility for loan forgiveness in an amount equal to the amount spent by a small business during an eight-week period after the origination date of the loan on the following items:
Payroll costs;
Interest payment on any mortgage entered into prior to February 15, 2020;
Payment of rent on any lease in force prior to February 15, 2020; and
Payment on any utility for which service began before February 15, 2020.
The amount forgiven would be reduced in proportion to any reduction in your workforce compared to the prior year and to the reduction in pay of any employee beyond 25% of his or her prior year compensation.
Small businesses that rehire workers previously laid off will not be penalized for having reduced payroll at the beginning of the period.
The Families First Act greatly increased unemployment benefits for affected workers. In addition, employers will receive reimbursement for extended periods of paid sick leave for employees who contract the COVID19 virus and, as a result, are not able to report to work, for those employees who must care for children due to school closure, and for those employees who must care for a loved one who is affected by the coronavirus.
Remember, once the funds allocated by Congress for small businesses under the CARES Act are used up, the program will end. Therefore, there is a high sense of urgency to apply now.
The SBA loan application is submitted online. To initiate the loan process, click here. You may also contact your bank if it is an SBA lender.
Twist and Shout (for Copyrights!)
BE PREPARED, THERE ARE SPOILERS AHEAD!!!
In 2019’s “Yesterday”, aspiring singer/songwriter Jack Malik is one of only three people in the world who, after a worldwide blackout hits, remembers The Beatles. Jack rises to fame and is on the way to fortune after claiming The Beatles’ songs are his and signs a record deal with a major label. Jack, however, becomes overcome with guilt and eventually announces to the world that it was not he, but John, Paul, Ringo and George who had written the songs, much to the chagrin of his manager.
While the movie itself is (in my opinion) wonderful, it also brings up an interesting legal question: if no one, including John, Paul, Ringo and George, knows that The Beatles wrote the songs, who owns them for copyright purposes?
BACKGROUND LAW
Copyrights are governed by Federal Law, and while the statutes governing copyrights can be found under Title 17 of the US Code, copyrights are one of the few areas of law which the Constitution specifically grants to Congress, under Article I, Section 8. Unlike trademarks, which are used to identify the source of goods in commerce, and patents, which protect the rights to an invention, copyrights protect original works of authorship. Falling under the protection of copyrights are books, movies, music, computer software and even architecture.
While copyright protection exists prior to the registration of a copyright, in order to apply for a copyright, and be able to bring infringement suits to protect it, the author of an item, or if the item is a “work made for hire”, the person or entity who paid for the item, must file an application with the United State Copyright Office. Once filed and eventually reviewed and approved, the owner of the copyright may prevent others from using the copyrighted item for any reason (with some exceptions), up to the statutory time limit (generally, the life of the author plus 70 years). Alternatively, the owner may license the item to one or more persons for their use, whether that be through their playing of a movie on television, performing a “cover” of the song on an album, or putting an image on clothing.
The Copyright Act, while expansive in its discussions regarding proper use and enforcement, does not define “author.” However, when a word is not defined by statute, courts look instead to the “plain meaning” of the word. In past cases, author has been defined as “ the party who actually creates the work, that is, the person who translates an idea into a fixed, tangible expression entitled to copyright protection.” Cmty. for Creative Non-Violence v. Reid, 490 U.S. 730, 737, 109 S. Ct. 2166, 2171, 104 L. Ed. 2d 811 (1989). Further, under the Copyright Act, joint works, more specifically defined as “a work prepared by two or more authors with the intention that their contributions be merged into inseparable or interdependent parts of a unitary whole” are also allowed, with all authors each having ownership, albeit shared with the other joint authors, of the copyright. When disputes related to ownership of a copyright exist, while the actual registration provides the registered owner with prima facie evidence of ownership, this can be overturned through the providing of proof to the contrary by other claimants.
In instances where a copyright is filed, and granted, but is later challenged under a claim that the information contained within the application is false, the court hearing the case will request that the Copyright Office review the application of the granted copyright in order to ascertain whether the applicant knew the information was inaccurate or whether, had the Copyright Office known that the information was inaccurate, they would have refused the application. Importantly, for an omission or misrepresentation in an application to be fatal, and the previously granted copyright revoked, in addition to being inaccurate, the omission or misrepresentation must be material (important) as well as an intentional or purposeful concealment of relevant information by the applicant.
So, What Does This Mean for the “Yesterday” Universe?
Given that in the movie, we are not given the nitty-gritty details related to the behind-the-scenes legal maneuvering (which would not have made for great cinema), we will look at three possibilities:
1. The record company applied for the copyrights but have not been approved.
We see in the movie that the whole process was a whirlwind of activity. From start to finish, it only covers a few months of time. For anyone who has ever dealt with the Federal Government, this might as well be the blink of an eye. Thus, it seems safe to say that, while the applications have been submitted, they are likely sitting on a desk somewhere. So, what does that mean for Jack and the record company? It likely means that, when the Copyright Office eventually finds the application, given Jack’s admission that he was not the author, the applications will be denied. Only the author of a work may apply for a copyright and Jack made it extremely clear that he was not the author. Whether or not The Beatles existed, or any of the men had any idea they wrote the songs, is irrelevant. As Jack is not the author, Jack cannot apply.
2. The record company had the copyrights approved.
With my apologies to the Copyright Office for my previous doubts, it is possible they approved the applications in a timely fashion. So, what does that mean now? Well, for an easy hypothetical, we will assume that one or more of The Beatles, or their families, brought a claim to invalidate Jack’s copyright. While the burden would rest on the challenging parties, given Jack’s admission in front of tens of thousands of people, as well as the testimony of the other two individuals in the world who remember The Beatles, it seems highly plausible that the copyrights would be invalidated, as the identity of the author in the application is inaccurate and a “material” fact, and Jack was fully aware when applying that he was not the author.
3. What happens to The Beatles?
While the first two scenarios are relatively straightforward, the question of who owns the rights to a song they do not remember creating is an entirely different question. Thankfully, however, we do have one comparable event with which to frame this question.
In 2000, in conjunction with the film’s release, the soundtrack for the film “O Brother, Where Art Thou” was released. It immediately began climbing country music charts before eventually winning a Grammy for Album of the Year, as well as Best County Collaboration and Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 2002 and selling nearly 8 million copies worldwide. Included on the album is the song “Po’ Lazarus.” Described as a “bluesy, melancholy old work song about a man who is hunted and gunned down by a sheriff with a .44,” the song was recorded by Mr. Alan Lomax in 1959, and features Mr. James Carter, an inmate in the Mississippi State Penitentiary, leading fellow prisoners in the song. The song was included in Mr. Lomax’s archives, before eventually being discovered by the producer of the film and used in the movie.
While the song was placed into the public domain by Mr. Lomax, and thus was not able to be copyrighted, Mr. Carter was, as the only person identifiable on the recording used on the album, entitled to royalties. This was in spite of the fact that, when asked, Mr. Carter had no recollection of ever performing the song.
But what does this mean for John, Paul, Ringo and George? While there appear to be no court cases which discuss amnesic authors, it is possible that the testimony of the three people who remember The Beatles, particularly Jack, who had more to lose than anyone else from the disclosure, could allow for the copyright to be registered. However, it is equally possible a court could rule that, as the authors are otherwise unable to testify as to their authorship, and as The Beatles members had (at least, supposedly) never met, that the songs belonged to both no one, and by extension, everyone.
While, usually, we finish these blog posts with something about how this applies to you, unless you are the only person in the world to remember Led Zeppelin, or someone claims that you actually wrote dozens of hit songs without you, or anyone else, remembering it, this post has little to no bearing on your life. However, should you wish to have something copyrighted, call our office, and ask how to protect your next multi-platinum hit.
TURNER TENNEY (“TFUE”) v. FAZE CLAN INC. et al. - AN EXAMPLE OF WHY IT IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY BEFORE YOU SIGN A CONTRACT
Starting a new business can be a daunting and expensive process for any new entrepreneur. For a brick-and-mortar business, this process typically includes all of the usual stopping points between a mere business concept and finally opening the doors to customers. This may include finding a space in which to operate, creating a brand presence through a creative name and specialized product/service, and creating the necessary framework to handle employee and tax obligations. This process can take an entrepreneur from a few weeks, months, and sometimes several years and can require the advice of a multitude of professionals: commercial bankers, real estate agents, business attorneys, and accountants, just to name a few.
For an entrepreneur seeking to provide video game related services to potential customers via the internet, however, he or she may begin creating content by streaming on Twitch or YouTube, spreading awareness for their work on social media, or professionally all in a single day with nothing more than a computer. Part of the excitement of platforms like Twitch or YouTube is that someone pursuing video-gaming streaming, a form of artistry, or other content creation as a way to make a living can potentially transform from a complete unknown, to an internet sensation, virtually overnight.
Beyond this, a new content creator on Twitch and YouTube is typically much younger than someone who decides to open a new brick-and-mortar business, and the former may be relying on their own parents as their primary source of guidance in getting their venture off the ground. While there is ample evidence throughout Twitch and YouTube to support the fact that youth is surely not a detriment to the potential success of the business, a sixteen, eighteen, or twenty year-old is simply not going to have the same network of professional contacts to assist them with their business venture as a sixty-five year old who has retired and wants to start their own small business.
This disconnect between the traditional business creation process for these internet-based service businesses, combined with the ease of entry to the industry (through Twitch, YouTube, and social media), and the relatively lower average age of these entrepreneurs, creates the perfect environment for an inexperienced decision-maker to enter in to contractual arrangements with little to no thought of their future impact. The situation between Tfue and FaZe Clan is a perfect example of how this situation can result in future problems for a successful content creator.
TFUE v. FaZe Clan
Although the issue may have arisen far before it reached our ears, the recent legal issue between Turner Tenney (professionally known as “Tfue”) and Faze Clan Inc. (known as “FaZe Clan”), a professional sports organization has shaken the video gaming community over the past week. Tfue is a gamer who primarily plays the popular battle-royale video game Fortnite, both professionally and as a streamer on Twitch. FaZe Clan is a sports entertainment organization, which primarily enters in to contracts with professional gamers to play certain video games on behalf of FaZe Clan, including Fortnite, Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds (“PubG”), and my personal favorite, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (“CSGO”), among others.
Based upon the information available to the public from the Hollywood Reporter article on the subject, the issue between Tfue and FaZe Clan surrounds Tfue’s “Gamer Agreement”, which Tfue and FaZe Clan allegedly signed on April 27, 2018. While we only currently have the Complaint filed in the California Superior Court for the Central District of L.A. County, the basic allegations Tfue’s Complaint regarding his contract can be briefly summarized as follows:
Counts I & II Tfue is alleging that the Gamer Agreement is void and invalid as a matter of law, or should be considered so by the court, to be, under both California contract law and California’s “Talent Agency Act” because of the language within the contract and surrounding circumstances, including the following:
a. The Gamer Agreement allows FaZe Clan to extract a finder’s fee of “up to eighty percent (80%) of the revenue paid by third-parties for Tfue’s services.
b. The Gamer Agreement restricts Tfue from lawfully pursuing his trade and profession by prohibiting Tfue from providing his services to any other gaming company than FaZe Clan, from appearing in, sponsoring, promoting, endorsing, or otherwise providing services on behalf of companies competitive with the products or services of FaZe Clan.
c. The Gamer Agreement permits FaZe Clan to reject any third-party requests (including from sponsors) for Tfue’s services, the result of which could be a declination of an offer to Tfue from a third-party, which would have otherwise been profitable to Tfue.
Count III FaZe Clan’s use of the Gamer Agreement as described above constitutes unfair and unlawful business practices in violation of California law, and to the detriment and damage of Tfue.
Count IV, V, & VI FaZe Clan recieved funds from third-party sponsorships for Tfue's services that were not distributed to Tfue as required. These separate counts each provide different legal theories which allegedly support why Tfue is entitled to money damages based on this alleged conduct by FaZe Clan.
Count VII FaZe Clan acted against Tfue’s interest by preventing Tfue from moving forward with a sponsorship deal with HyperX (a company that is, in my opinion, most notable for its gaming headsets, but also a manufacturer of keyboards, mice, and other PC accessories) despite the fact that the rejection of this deal was detrimental to Tfue. Tfue also alleges that FaZe Clan rejected this deal because of a clear conflict of interest as a result of FaZe Clan’s relationship with another sponsor (although the identity of this sponsor is not in the Complaint, it seems to me that they are likely referring to SteelSeries, a direct competitor of HyperX in the PC accessory industry).
The Gamer Agreement
It is evident from the above that Tfue signed an Agreement with FaZe Clan that he now wishes he hadn’t signed. Based upon the limited provisions that are included in Tfue’s Complaint, it is clear that the Gamer Agreement is both comprehensive and restrictive. If the financial implications are true, it also creates a massive windfall to FaZe Clan for Tfue’s success and puts him in a position where he has little decision-making power in terms of which sponsors he deals with and whom he provides services to. Below are my thoughts on Tfue’s position, and the lessons that can be gleaned from his situation:
Based on the above, and the timing of the signing of the Gamer Agreement, it is likely that Tfue signed the Gamer Agreement when he was relatively unknown, and while he likely always possessed the gaming skill he does today, his circumstances were not such to monetize his skills in the manner he is today. Think Eminem before Dr. Dre, or Drake before Lil’ Wayne.
A review of Tfue’s alleged historical Twitch subscriber data shows a drastic increase in subscribers to his Twitch account from 2,886 in April of 2018 (when he signed with FaZe Clan), to a whopping 65,633 in January of 2019. While this does not necessarily mean cause and effect, it is hard to ignore the timing and infer a correlation. Further, I doubt that as a twenty-year-old, excited to be signing an agreement with a major gaming organization, Tfue considered the impact the Gamer Agreement may have if he went from making several thousand dollars to making millions.
As a result, a restrictive contractual agreement with FaZe Clan which may have helped him, at least in part, to make such a meteoric rise is now (according to Tfue’s Complaint) restricting his freedom to perform services, curtailing his ability to make his own decisions regarding his own career, and potentially directing large amounts of money away from Tfue to FaZe Clan. I am assuming that the Gamer Agreement is of a lengthy duration as well, as it appears that Tfue’s attempt to negotiate a new agreement with FaZe Clan fell through, leading to the lawsuit. As such, Tfue’s only options were to 1) suffer the consequence of his decision to sign the Gamer Agreement until it ran its course, or 2) pursue legal action against FaZe Clan to attempt to get out of the Gamer Agreement.
The lesson here is simple. Always have an attorney review a contract before you sign it. It doesn’t matter if you have 65,633 Twitch subscribers, or 1,000 YouTube followers, the only time you can be certain to avoid the consequences of a restrictive contract is before you sign it. The terms of this agreement could bind you to something that could ruin your business, your career, and your livelihood. It could also lock you in to a financial arrangement you can’t get out of, and could divert the fruits of your labor to another person or organization. Although legal action is always an option, the results are never guaranteed, and will likely require a hefty amount in attorney’s fees to get your chance to get out of the agreement.
For Tfue, based upon Tfue’s Complaint and the limited portions of the Gamer Agreement therein modification of the agreement as follows could have prevented his situation: a contract with 1) a shorter duration; 2) less restrictive language; and/or 3) more control/direction by Tfue based on financial performance may have solved his issues before they began.
1) If the contract were of a shorter duration, Tfue could simply weather the storm that is the Gamer Agreement and part ways with FaZe Clan when the Agreement expired. While he would still lose out in the short term, knowledge that his long-term career is not at risk would be the more important victory.
2) If there had been thorough examination of the Gamer Agreement prior to its signature, the provisions cited within the same jump off the page as both comprehensive and restrictive. Often in reviewing contracts for my clients, my final advice to them is that it is okay to come to the conclusion that you are simply not willing to sign the contract with certain provisions left in. If the other party refuses to change the contract, it is almost always better to not sign the contract, rather than to agree to something you can’t do (either literally, figuratively, or morally).
3) It makes perfectly good business sense that FaZe Clan would expect to “recoup their investment” in Tfue at the time of signing the Gamer Agreement. Rather than arguing against these provisions at the time of singing, perhaps Tfue could have asked for a provision that required the Gamer Agreement to be renegotiated or to terminate after certain financial performance. While FaZe Clan may not have been willing to budge on some of these provisions, it is unlikely their attorneys would have been absolutely unwilling to agree to any reasonable modifications to the Gamer Agreement. If they were, see #2 above.
The biggest takeaway from FaZe Clan’s side of the current situation is that regardless of the result of the dispute or of who is “right” or “wrong”, it is a publicity nightmare for FaZe Clan. While it appears that the Gamer Agreement does have some confidentiality language in it, in terms of what Tfue can disclose to third-parties regarding the Gamer Agreement, this language did not stop the disagreement between them from reaching the public. Only time will tell what kind of damage the fallout will do to FaZe Clan’s business and reputation.
Here are some tools FaZe Clan (by and through their attorneys) could have implemented in their Gamer Agreement to avoid this publicity nightmare:
1) Confidential Pre-litigation Mediation Clause – This clause requires any dispute between the parties to the agreement to submit to facilitated mediation as a condition precedent to filing a lawsuit or submitting a claim for arbitration. Mediation is a form of facilitated negotiation, where an impartial third-party attempts to find a resolution to the issue(s) that are agreeable to all parties. In short, it requires the parties to attempt to work things out before proceeding to litigation or arbitration. Most courts will enforce these clauses as a good faith attempt to avoid formal court action and promote settlement.
On the one hand, this lets an uninterested third-party mediator (typically a practicing attorney in that area of law or an alternative dispute resolution attorney) review each party’s claims, and try to find a resolution that is agreeable for both parties. On the other, this process not only often results in settlement, but it also gives the parties a better idea of what the other party’s interests in the dispute are beyond their legal claims. If the mediation is unsuccessful, the parties could still make their claims in the appropriate court or via arbitration if the contract contains an arbitration clause.
The kicker here is that this entire proceeding is confidential (assuming the contract drafter utilizes the proper language). None of this process would be public, and would have allowed FaZe Clan a chance, by and though their attorneys, to approach Tfue (and his attorneys) to attempt to reach an amicable resolution.
2) Arbitration Clause – Similar to the Confidential Pre-litigation Mediation Clause, an arbitration clause drafted with proper language would have further served to privatize the dispute if it were to move beyond negotiation or mediation. Arbitration is an alternative to litigation that can be selected by parties to a contract, which is typically less formal than litigation. This could also have aided FaZe Clan in avoiding the publicity headache that FaZe Clan now faces, and the potential backlash from their and Tfue’s fans.
Before you sign any contract, including a contract in the video game streaming, e-sports, and other online content creation industries, it is extremely important that you hire an experienced business attorney to review the document and represent you in contract negotiations.
While it is best to find a business attorney who has experience representing clients in your particular industry, if you are grasping at straws to find a qualified and trustworthy business attorney, here a couple suggestions on tracking one down:
· Ask family and friends who own a small business for a referral;
· Connect with other business professionals (financial advisors, CPAs, etc.) that you currently use for other services for a recommendation of someone they work with.
Welcome to...Jurassic Backyard
While many landowners, when asked to consider what their land consists of, would only think of the visible surface, this only encompasses one-third of their actual ownership. Through a concept known as cujus est solum, ejus est usque ad coelum et ad inferos (roughly, whoever owns the soil, owns all the way to the heavens and down to hell), ownership of the surface also gives ownership of the space below and above. While this doctrine has been impeded over time, most notably with the introduction of airplanes, it is still, in large part, intact.
Because of this doctrine, property owners are able to sell off portions of their land which still allow them to otherwise inhabit the surface, namely their mineral and airspace rights. Mineral rights have long been, and continue to be, a major concern for property owners, particularly where, as in Michigan, there is an abundance of oil and gas beneath the surface. But oil and gas are not the only things lurking beneath the surface.
The Backstory:
In 2005, Jerry and Robert Severson sold their ranch to the Murray family, but retained for themselves two-thirds of “all right title and interest in and to all of the oil, gas, hydrocarbons, and minerals in, on and under, and that may be produced from the [Ranch],” meaning that while both had the rights to the minerals, two-thirds of any profits would belong to the Seversons. However, what was found in 2006 was neither oil, nor gas, but instead several of the rarest, and most valuable dinosaur fossils ever found, including the unique “Dueling Dinosaurs” fossil, as well as one of only twelve completely intact Tyrannosaurus Rex fossils ever found (learn more about the fossils HERE). The Murrays were able to sell several of the fossils, with the T-Rex alone being sold for “several million dollars,” and the Dueling Dinosaurs being appraised between seven and nine million dollars. The Seversons, however, disputed the Murrays’ ownership, stating that the fossils qualified as “minerals” and, per the terms of the sale, they were entitled to two-thirds of the proceeds of the sale. When the Murrays were unwilling to part with the disputed monies, the Seversons filed suit. What followed was a case of Jurassic proportions.
The Science:
During the initial hearing at the United States District Court for the District of Montana, both the Murrays and the Seversons produced experts to testify as to the composition of the fossils. The Seversons’ expert testified that, while the bones of living vertebrates contain the mineral hydroxylapatite, during the fossilization process, that mineral would recrystallize into another mineral, francolite. Following tests on the fossils, the Seversons’ expert concluded that this recrystallization had occurred in these fossils, and because of this they qualified as “minerals.” Unsurprisingly, the Murray’s expert disagreed, stating that no recrystallization had occurred, and that the bones found in the soil were no different than a modern bison bone. The District Court, weighing both the scientific evidence, as well as what the District Court believed to be the definition of “mineral,” agreed with the Murrays.
The Legal:
The Seversons, disagreeing with the District Court’s decision, filed an appeal with the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, arguing that the plain definition of “minerals” included the fossils. In the Ninth Circuit, just as in Michigan, the Court noted that “words in a contract are interpreted ‘in their ordinary and popular sense unless the parties use the words in a technical sense or unless the parties give a special meaning to them by usage.” Here, to find the “plain meaning” of the word, the Court looked first to dictionary definitions of minerals, but found not only that dictionary definitions varied, but also that the interpretation of those definitions varied. While the Murrays argued that minerals only included items which were valuable because of their ability to be refined and used commercially, such as gold, diamonds, oil and gas, the Seversons argued that the fossils could also be used commercially, as evidenced by the Murray’s sale, and as such fell squarely within the Murray’s definition. The Court, after weighing each of these arguments, along with several arguments specifically focused on Montana law, decided that dinosaur fossils fell inside the definition of “mineral,” and ordered the District Court to enter an order conforming with such a decision (Read the full decision HERE)
The Effect:
While the Murrays may still appeal this decision to the Supreme Court, until such a time that they do so, and until the Supreme Court overrules the Ninth Circuit’s decision, the effect on landowners, both in Montana and around the country, is clear. Even though Ninth Circuit decisions are not binding upon cases in Michigan, as Michigan falls under the Sixth Circuit, as this is the only case which deals with fossils in the context of a mineral estate case, it would almost certainly be looked to for guidance. So, if you, or a friend, neighbor or family member, are looking to purchase or sell mineral rights, be sure to discuss whether or not fossils fall within the definition of “mineral,” so you don’t wake up with a pain in the neck big enough to bring down a brontosaurus.
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Bret Michaels Negotiated for His Life at Gunpoint as a Teenager
Bret Michaels is reflecting on his life through the new book, "Auto-Scrap-Ography: My Life's Scrapbook in Pictures and Stories," and what a life it's been. While speaking with Podcast One's Trish Paytas, Michaels revealed that he was once held at gunpoint as a teenager and luckily was able to negotiate his way out of the situation.
"I got held at gunpoint at 16 years old with my band partying. We were out partying on a road called Sleepy Hollow Rd. and Old Hollow. We’re out there having the time of our life, talking music, maybe having a good party out there and the next thing I know, we’re all held at gunpoint. Two guys thought we robbed their house and they were going to kill us. There was no getting out of it and I negotiated for my life," said the Poison singer.
Michaels emerged from the situation and went on to fame and stardom, but that period left an impact on him and is part of the book, with the singer being able to verify the story and provide some visuals that add to his account. "All those guys verified. We got photos and things, even the car we were in, and it time stamps that time in my life and I negotiated for my life to where I’m talking to you here today," said the vocalist.
Michaels has big plans for "Auto-Scrap-Ography," revealing that he also has an "audio-visual big read" in the works for next month. He explained, "I’ll be the first to do what is called an Audio-Visual Big Read. I’ll read through the book and through there are still pictures and moving pictures with each chapter, so all the images come to life."
He also adds that film may be in the works for the fall, stating, "There’s the film happening, and it’s ‘in talks.’ ‘In talks’ means nothing until it happens, but it’s beyond the talks into something else that may be a miniseries. And when I say it’s incredibly done, it’s mixing up Bohemian Rhapsody or be that Rocket Man, but we’re working really hard to make it great."
Bret Michaels' "Auto-Scrap-Ography, Vol. 1: My Life in Pictures and Stories" can be pre-ordered here. Listen to Michaels' full chat with Podcast One's Trish Paytas here.
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Source: Bret Michaels Negotiated for His Life at Gunpoint as a Teenager
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Southern California native, Kari Steele, started her broadcast career shortly after earning a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from Cal State Long Beach. After accepting a position as a News Director for a radio station in Kauai, her love for radio broadcasting (and Hawaii) grew, and her career evolved over the next ten years to include hosting her own morning show on Oahu.
Kari returned to California to host a show on KOST 103.5, and has contributed to the station’s success for the past 28 years. In addition to entertaining listeners during her midday show, she also serves as host of KOST’s public affairs show, Sunday Journal, as well as The Breeze 98.1 in San Francisco. Her passion for radio is evidenced by the incredible relationship she’s developed with fans, and she continues to impress and inspire millions of loyal listeners everyday.
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Feds: Microsoft worker stole millions in digital currency
A former Microsoft worker has been charged in what investigators describe as a scheme to steal $10 million in digital currency
ByThe Associated Press
SEATTLE -- A former Microsoft worker has been charged in what investigators describe as a scheme to steal $10 million in digital currency.
The U.S. attorney's office in Seattle says 25-year-old Ukrainian citizen Volodymyr Kvashuk helped test Microsoft's online retail sales platform.
He's accused of stealing digital currency such as gift cards that could be redeemed for Microsoft products, then reselling them on the internet and using the proceeds to buy a $160,000 Tesla vehicle and a $1.7 million lakefront home. Prosecutors say he was fired in June 2018 after the scheme came to light, and that during the seven months of his activity, $2.8 million was transferred into his bank accounts.
Kvashuk was arrested Tuesday. His attorney did not immediately return an email seeking comment.
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Nora Leary, Co-founder of Launchway Media,
How to Find and Choose the Right Co-Founder for Your Startup
Many factors go into a successful startup, such as market need, financing, a viable business model, and marketing. However, finding the right team – specifically, the right co-founder or cofounders – is a crucial first step. Out of those that have failed, 23% of startups said that not having the right team contributed to their startup failure.
Having two founders on the team, rather than one, significantly increases a startup’s odds of success. According to Startup Genome, startups will raise startup capital 30% more investment, grow their customers three times as fast, and will be less likely to scale too quickly. It’s clear that two fully invested founders are greater than the sum of their parts.
Finding a co-founder can be challenging. However, there are many resources founders can use to find someone with the skill sets necessary to run a business. Here are tips on what to look for in a co-founder and where to look.
Find the Right Combination of Co-founders
Startups will be more successful when they have two balanced partners. Many founders make the mistake of finding a co-founder who is exactly like them, rather than finding someone with complementary skills. Ideally, startups should mix skill sets. For instance, companies shouldn’t have two people that are both tech-focused and don’t understand the business or marketing elements of running a startup. Make sure that if one co-founder is tech-focused, the other has the business acumen to complement the other.
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Just as a startup should mix skill sets, they should do the same for personality traits too. For example, having two people who are afraid of public speaking won’t benefit the startup since they will have to pitch to investors, speak to clients, present in front of accelerators, and more. If one co-founder is shy, it’s best to have another person who is more outgoing and has confidence in speaking in front of people. Each of the co-founder’s strengths will support the other.
Find a Partner You Can Trust
In addition to balancing personality traits, it’s essential that founders find a partner they can trust. Running a business presents many opportunities for people to do dishonest things. Co-founders can act in a way that causes others to question the ethics of a company or permanently damages the company. When looking for a co-founder it’s important to remember and vital to find someone trustworthy who can handle responsibility.
While there are personalities a founder should look for in a co-founder, there are certain traits that startups should not tolerate and avoid altogether. One of these characteristics is controlling behavior. Avoid people who abuse the power of their roles to exert control. Whether it’s making decisions without getting agreement from other team members or using manipulation, this type of person will do whatever it takes to get their way — which isn’t a way to run a company
Startups should also avoid finding a co-founder who is overly concerned with pleasing others. This often leads to a person not voicing their concerns or avoiding disagreements, which are issues that can be detrimental to the success of a startup.
Where to Find the Right Co-founder
Finding the ideal co-founder can be a long process. However, there are many places online that make it easier for people to connect with potential partners.
1. FounderDating
FounderDating is a platform where entrepreneurs can search for a co-founder, business partner, or mentor. The process of joining FounderDating is rigorous as the network screens each applicant to make sure they meet the website’s standards. Users must also have a LinkedIn account to access the network.
2. Founder2Be
Similar to a dating site, Founder2be is a platform that enables startups to connect with everyone in tech, from co-founders and designers to developers and marketers. There is no screening process for applicants. Users can launch their startup, get their first customers, and secure funding on the website.
3. YouNoodle
For startups that want to take a different approach, Younoodle is a unique platform that uses competitions and contests to connect co-founders, advisors, and entrepreneurs. Following the contests, various co-founders and entrepreneurs have the opportunity to get funding from investors who were following the competitions. Accelerators and corporations have used the website to judge and screen applicants for various investment deals or competitions.
Mix and Match Resources to Choose the Right Co-founder for You
Using online resources isn’t the only way startups can find a co-founder. Entrepreneurs can meet co-founders in person by going to networking events and connecting with like-minded individuals. They can also search groups on social media; LinkedIn, in particular, offers many groups founders can join to find a co-founder.
Take Time to Find the Right Co-founder
Finding the right co-founder is one of the most challenging steps to founding a startup. It’s also a task that founders shouldn’t take lightly. Founders will often want to rush to the market because they have a great idea that no one has done yet. However, taking the time to establish the founders and the initial team will give startups a better shot at success.
Nora Leary, Co-founder of Launchway Media, a digital marketing firm that works with startups and SMEs in high-tech industries.
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Home » TV & Movies » Casualty star Charles Venn speaks out on gripping portrayal of coronavirus as show returns
Casualty star Charles Venn speaks out on gripping portrayal of coronavirus as show returns
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Charles, 47, has played nurse Jacob Masters for six years on Casualty and in that time, the character has seen lots come through the doors of the Holby City A&E department. However, nothing could have prepared the cast for the reality hospitals and NHS staff have faced this year in light of the coronavirus pandemic. With the medical environment seeing hundreds of patients coming through their doors each day since the beginning of March, it was inevitable the BBC drama was going to reflect the reality of the situation for so many front line workers. In one of the most hard-hitting pieces of television to date, the beloved team don the PPE to try and save the lives of all those who enter their care.
Speaking about returning to filming and covering the pandemic exclusively in the first episode of the new series, Charles said: “We felt very strongly we had something very, very special.
“One of the strong things about Casualty is the fact that it tackles those issues that some shows will feel somewhat lairy about challenging.
“Being the UK’s number one medical drama, it was incumbent upon us to tell this particular story – we had to touch on this COVID situation; one of the most devastating episodes in the history of humankind.”
Over the past three decades, viewers have come to love the characters of the medical drama and have developed somewhat of a bond with them.
For this reason, scenes from this evening’s instalment will be more emotive as the front line workers put their lives on the line to save others.
“That’s what makes it so special,” Charles explains, adding: “You’re dealing with characters that have engaged themselves to the heart of the show.
“We are telling stories that are real, these stories have happened, they are happening. In the case of the COVID situation and this virus has been so devastating.
“We had to be as authentic, dare I say not pull any punches because it would have been a disservice for us to have done that.
“It is an episode that is going to trigger memories. It will upset viewers but at the same time, it would have been something that perhaps would have been frowned upon.”
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The actor added: “It’s just something of such high significance this particular episode and the audience will follow that journey with us.”
Within the episode, the effect the virus has had on the BAME community will also be addressed, with Charles stating: “Hearing that people from ethnic minorities were susceptible to this wretched virus, it was very hard and painful to hear.
“It’s painful enough to hear it’s killing people generally but to hear that, it made me more cautious about my own family, just making sure that they took the necessary measures to protect themselves from this.
“There will be nurses and doctors who watch the show from the ethnic minority, that will resonate more so [with the episode].”
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It has been several months since viewers were last treated to an episode of the BBC medical drama as production was shut down nationwide.
Back in September, a previously unaired episode which saw the characters tackling an unknown threat was broadcast.
Code Orange was scheduled to air earlier in the year but due to similarities to the global health crisis, bosses decided it was insensitive to broadcast when planned.
Cast members are now filming new episodes for the brand-new series, although filming is taking longer than before.
Of the measures in place to protect staff, Charles explained: “Safety is paramount, safety first and foremost.
“So as a result, naturally, shots take longer than they would have. Extreme precautions have been put in place.”
With a person designated to ensure actors keep two metres part, the process was somewhat tedious at times.
“It’s definitely had an effect on how long it takes us to shoot scenes whereas before, we could have maybe packed in four or five,” the former Strictly Come Dancing contestant added.
“We have an entire scene that would run to two pages or two and a half, that will take most of the day now as a result, because of the restrictions,” Charles continued.
“But we are very okay with the process now and we have become very accustomed to it. We deal with it now very efficiently, which is great.
“It doesn’t feel like a huge task for us anymore which is wonderful. You want to be creative, you don’t want to feel as though you have these restrictions.”
Casualty returns tonight at 7:35pm on BBC One.
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Iran’s supreme leader vows revenge over slain scientist
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s supreme leader on Saturday demanded the “definitive punishment” of those behind the killing of a scientist who led Tehran’s disbanded military nuclear program, as the Islamic Republic blamed Israel for a slaying that has raised fears of reignited tensions across the Middle East.
After years of being in the shadows, the image of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh suddenly was to be seen everywhere in Iranian media, as his widow spoke on state television and officials publicly demanded revenge on Israel for the scientist’s slaying.
Israel, long suspected of killing Iranian scientists a decade ago amid earlier tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program, has yet to comment on Fakhrizadeh’s killing Friday. However, the attack bore the hallmarks of a carefully planned, military-style ambush, the likes of which Israel has been accused of conducting before.
The attack has renewed fears of Iran striking back against the U.S., Israel’s closest ally in the region, as it did earlier this year when a U.S. drone strike killed a top Iranian general. The U.S. military acknowledged moving an aircraft carrier back into the region, while an Iranian lawmaker suggested throwing out U.N. nuclear inspectors in response to the killing.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called Fakhrizadeh “the country’s prominent and distinguished nuclear and defensive scientist.” Khamenei, who has the final say on all matters of state, said Iran’s first priority after the killing was the “definitive punishment of the perpetrators and those who ordered it.” He did not elaborate.
Speaking earlier Saturday, President Hassan Rouhani blamed Israel for the killing.
“We will respond to the assassination of Martyr Fakhrizadeh in a proper time,” Rouhani said. “The Iranian nation is smarter than falling into the trap of the Zionists. They are thinking to create chaos.”
Both Rouhani and Khamenei said that Fakhrizadeh’s death would not stop the nuclear program. Iran’s civilian atomic program has continued its experiments and now enriches a growing uranium stockpile up to 4.5% purity in response to the collapse of Iran’s nuclear deal after the U.S.’ 2018 withdrawal from the accord.
That’s still far below weapons-grade levels of 90%, though experts warn Iran now has enough low-enriched uranium for at least two atomic bombs if it chose to pursue them.
Analysts have compared Fakhrizadeh to being on par with Robert Oppenheimer, the scientist who led America’s Manhattan Project in World War II that created the atom bomb.
Fakhrizadeh headed Iran’s so-called AMAD program that Israel and the West have alleged was a military operation looking at the feasibility of building a nuclear weapon. The International Atomic Energy Agency says that “structured program” ended in 2003. Iran long has maintained its nuclear program is peaceful.
Fakhrizadeh’s widow appeared unnamed on state television in a black chador, saying his death would spark a thousand others to take up his work.
“He wanted to get martyred and his wish came true,” she said.
Hard-line Iranian media has begun circulating memorial images showing Fakhrizadeh standing alongside a machine-gun-cradling likeness of Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani, whom the U.S. killed in the January drone strike.
Soleimani’s death led to Iran retaliating with a ballistic missile barrage that injured dozens of American troops in Iraq. Tehran also has forces at its disposal all around Israel, including troops and proxies in neighboring Syria, Hezbollah in Lebanon and Islamic Jihad — and to a lesser extent Hamas — in the Gaza Strip. The Iranian Guard’s naval forces routinely shadow and have tense encounters with U.S. Navy forces in the Persian Gulf as well.
Hours after the attack, the Pentagon announced it had brought the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier back into the Middle East, an unusual move as the carrier already spent months in the region. It cited the drawdown of U.S. forces in Afghanistan and Iraq as the reason for the decision, saying “it was prudent to have additional defensive capabilities in the region to meet any contingency.”
Iran has conducted attacks targeting Israeli interests abroad over the killing of its scientists, like in the case of the three Iranians recently freed in Thailand in exchange for a detained British-Australian academic.
Iran also could throw out inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency, who have provided an unprecedented, realtime look at Iran’s nuclear program since the deal. Nasrollah Pezhmanfar, a hard-line lawmaker, said a statement calling to expel the “IAEA’s spy inspections” could be read Sunday, the parliament’s official website quoted him as saying.
Friday’s attack happened in Absard, a village just east of the capital that is a retreat for the country’s elite. Iranian state television said an old truck with explosives hidden under a load of wood blew up near a sedan carrying Fakhrizadeh.
As Fakhrizadeh’s sedan stopped, at least five gunmen emerged and raked the car with rapid fire, the semiofficial Tasnim news agency said. The precision of the attack led to the suspicion of Israel’s Mossad intelligence service being involved. The CIA separately declined to comment on the attack Saturday.
State media has only said the attack killed Fakhrizadeh, though a statement Saturday from the European Union described the incident as killing “an Iranian government official and several civilians.” EU officials did not respond to requests for comment.
In Tehran, a small group of hard-line protesters burned images of U.S. President Donald Trump and President-elect Joe Biden, who has said his administration will consider reentering Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers. While burning an American and Israeli flag, the hard-liners criticized Iran’s foreign minister who helped negotiate the nuclear deal, showing the challenge ahead of Tehran if officials chose to come back the accord.
On Saturday night, the family of Fakhrizadeh gathered at a mosque in central Tehran for his funeral service, a website associated with Iranian state TV reported. The scientist’s body lay in a flag-draped, open coffin, his eyes closed. Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s chief justice and a leading Shiite cleric, offered prayers over his body.
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Skeleton Athlete Eric Neilson Takes on Olympics
by Charlotte Wilson | Feb 26, 2014 | Mormons in the News | 0 comments
When you take a look at the Olympic athletes, you see many–if not most–who have trained since early adolescence at the least. Late-coming athletes are rare in the Olympic village. Eric Neilson, however, defied the norm and represented Canada in skeleton even though he started training in the sport when he was already 25 years old.
A Taste of Skeleton
Neilson had his first glimpse of skeleton in 2006 when his friend convinced him to attend a talent ID camp in Vancouver after the city was selected for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Neilson’s build and other physical qualifications convinced officials to recommend him for further evaluation in Calgary. After he tried skeleton for the first time, he loved it and devoted all his extra time to training and learning the sport. Neilson spent two years commuting between Victoria and Calgary for training before he committed to training full-time in Calgary.
After his third year of full-time competition, Neilson qualified for the 2011-12 Canadian World Cup team. He concluded the season by finishing three times in the top-10, rankings which included setting a career-high ranking at fifth place. In the 2012-13 World Cup season Neilson finished with seven top-10 placements. His best accomplishment was placing fourth in the 2013 World Cup Championships in St. Moritz.[1]
Competing in the Olympics
Despite his relatively late arrival to the sport, Neilson qualified to represent Canada on the Olympic skeleton team. He came in 13th overall in the men’s skeleton competition and finished with a combined time (over four runs) of 3 minutes, 48.77 seconds, which was only 4.48 seconds behind the gold medal time.[2] Given Nielson’s talent and dedication to the sport, we won’t be surprised to see him in South Korea in 2018.
Eric Nielson is a member of the Victoria 1st Ward, Victoria British Columbia Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (a faith often inadvertently referred to as the Mormon Church). He works as a mail carrier for Canada Post.
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Charlotte graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor's degree in English, with an emphasis in editing. During her education she interned with the Neal A.Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, BYU Publications, and the New Era magazine. Charlotte currently lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband and son. She's a stay-at-home-mom and has been able to keep up her writing through maintaining a personal blog (smallandtrivial.blogspot.com).
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Some Fun Genre Jumping with “Persona 4: Dancing All Night”
I’ve never been a closet fan so far as Atlus and their games are concerned. Last week, they released Persona 4: Dancing All Night stateside, and despite all of my devotion to the Persona series, I was a little wary. This was the second in a series of Persona games that were announced back in 2013 (the other two being the already released Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth and the now delayed Persona 5). It was the strange filling in an intriguing RPG sandwich, and a lot of people asked, myself included, what the Persona series was going to do with a rhythm game.
As of now, I’m pretty much a believer, having played through a majority of the story. It’s weird, it’s left of center- and it works.
P4D is not going to win the same place in players’ hearts like the core series, but it sticks to its guns outside of the dance sequences. The ‘Investigation Team’, as we’ve come to know them, are taking part in a festival as back-up dancers for Rise Kujikawa, otherwise known as pop-idol Risette. When pop-group Kanamin Kitchen disappears and rumors of a strange video on the festival’s website start to circulate, they learn about the Midnight Stage, a parallel to the Midnight Channel they dealt with when they first met. In their journey to save the other idols, they cannot fight due to the nature of the Midnight Stage. How else will they make their way?
By dancing, of course.
This sounds really cheesy, and at first, it feels shoehorned in to sell a rhythm game in a Persona colored jacket. The explanation provided for how this works, though, is right in line with the Persona universe. After all, dancing is one’s way of expressing one’s self, even if they aren’t the best dancer. The Persona gang still has struggles, though, and the idols bring a new dimension to the group’s dynamic.
As with any rhythm game, the music needs to be great, and the music has some great tracks to it. Thankfully, the remixes vary up the music more than it would have been straight out of Persona 4. “SNOWFLAKES (NARASAKI Remix)” and “Like a Dream Come True” have been stuck in my head for days, let alone the rest of the soundtrack.
Dancing uses three of the D-Pad buttons and three of the input buttons to mark along with the music. If you dance well enough, even using the joysticks to flick along with certain symbols, a partner will come out and join you for a fun and unique couples dance, which ranges from sincerely impressive to hilarious.
The only real issue with the game? It only came out on PSVita, which is great if you have that (or the Playstation TV), but means you’re out of luck otherwise. The art style is right in line with the original game, and the dancing in the game is realistic enough, another spot where the game sticks to Persona’s fantastic but grounded style.
Once I finish the game, I might have some other opinions and more to talk about, but for now, I’m highly impressed with what they managed with this game. Given how much Atlus has produced out of Persona 4- a fighting game, dungeon crawler, and now, a rhythm game- it felt like a shaky investment. After a very short time with the game, I can definitely recommend looking into it if you’re interested at all. I’ve probably spent as much time looking up videos as I have actually playing the game. My verdict on the game is that it is well worth the price of admission, despite how some of the trailers (the above included) may appear. Persona 4 may be running out of steam once Persona 5 comes out next year, but so long as games like this keep coming out, I feel like fans will be satisfied.
( Videos courtesy of Atlus USA’s YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/user/AtlusUSA )
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The Cabin in the Woods 4K 2012
USA Movies / Horror 4K
Producer: Drew Goddard
Cast:Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz, Jesse Williams, Richard Jenkins, Bradley Whitford, Brian White, Amy Acker, Tim DeZarn, Tom Lenk, Dan Payne, Jodelle Ferland, Dan Shea Dan, Maya Massar...
Movie 4k The Cabin in the Woods download. Story 5 friends go for a break at a remote cabin, where they get more than they bargained for, discovering the truth behind the cabin in the woods.
Five teenagers head off for a weekend at a secluded cabin in the woods. They arrive to find they are quite isolated with no means of communicating with the outside world. When the cellar door flings itself open, they of course go down to investigate. They find an odd assortment of relics and curios, but when one of the women, Dana, reads from a book, she awakens a family of deadly zombie killers. However, there's far more going on than meets the eye.
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The Cabin in the Woods is a spin on the horror genre from writer's Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard, without giving away the spoilerish parts of the plot, I'll simply say that it involves 5 friends who fit the horror movie stereotypes (Jock, Slut, Party-Guy, Nerd, Virgin) who go to a cabin in the woods to party and get away from it all. Trouble is, its never really safe to go to a cabin in the woods is it?
To be honest, the less you know about this film, the more awesome it will be. I felt that the trailer gave away a bit too much of the twists and turns one can expect from the film, but at the same time the image of a bird flying into a giant forcefield is what will set this film apart from the generic horror films that hit the theatres today. The Cabin In The Woods tells you upfront "You think you know the story..." but of course you don't. This is Joss Whedon after all. Fans of Buffy and Angel will get a kick out of this, as actors from that universe make their way into this film.
It's been a long time since I've had a lot of fun at the movies and the Cabin in the Woods was a lot of fun. It's an odd movie to sell, because a lot of it has to be kept secret to make the second half of the movie exciting and fresh. It blends a few genres together, the two main ones being horror and comedy and it works perfectly. Both Whedon and Goddard worked on Buffy and Angel, which was a balancing act of genres, so they knew the right tone to get here and they nailed it. They take the clichd aspects of every horror film and put it in here, to brilliant use. We actually get to see reasons for stupid character mistakes, which made that whole aspect of the film fun.
Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford have great chemistry together and stole every scene they're in. I would love to see these two character actors work together again, they made this film really fun and they are a joy to watch on the screen. The young actors, including Thor himself Chris Hemsworth, sell the clichd horror characters very well. In most horror flicks I can't stand any of the characters, here I was rooting for all of them.
There are some truly hilarious moments, I am dying to talk about them, but doing so would ruin the surprises. All I can say is that I was laughing throughout the entire film, I cheered, I clapped and I enjoyed myself. There are a lot of horror references, most notably The Evil Dead, so it's fun to spot things here and there. Horror fans I think will really get a kick of of this flick and I pray it does well, cause it's the most fun I've had in a long time.
Drew Goddard's first directorial gig, he had a lot on his plate and he managed to pull off one hell of a film. It helps when you have someone like Joss Whedon in your corner, but I applaud him for being able to pull off the tone perfectly, I imagine the script to screen process was identical. This is a very clever script, with laughs, gore and surprises at every corner. When you have Goddard, whose worked on Buffy, Angel, Lost and wrote Cloverfield, teamed up with partner Joss Whedon who is one of the best writers working today, then you know you're walking into something special. I can't recommend this flick enough. When it comes out, you must go see it.
Just makes sure you don't know much about it beforehand, or it might ruin the awesome factor.
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Spectre 4K 2015
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Producer: Sam Mendes
Cast:Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, L?a Seydoux, Ralph Fiennes, Monica Bellucci, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Dave Bautista, Andrew Scott, Rory Kinnear, Jesper Christensen, Alessandro Cremona, Stephanie Sigman, Tenoch Huerta, Adriana Paz.
An encrypted message from an unknown source takes Bond to the trail of an ominous global organization, code-named SPECTR, while M is trying to save the secret intelligence service from liquidation.
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Bond, James Bond! This name is known to all! English spy 007 is back! After the end of Skyfall, time passed, 007 performs the task on behalf of his previous boss (she died in the last film). At run time, he stumbles upon a criminal gang called Spectrum. Bond, as always, in his repertoire - stylish, beautiful, interesting! Honestly, "007: Spectrum" is one of the most anticipated premieres. Before the new “Bond” there were other spy fighters: “Mission Impossible 5”, “Agents A. N. K. L.”, “Hitman”, “Ultra-Americans”. But the main spy premiere is "007: Spectrum"! I went to him the day before yesterday at the cinema. It lasts quite a long time - 2 and a half hours, and with a pause in the cinema - almost 3. Nevertheless, it’s very difficult to notice, because it’s not boring at all, the tension, shooting, chasing all the time!
For starters, I really liked the cast. Daniel Craig is great, he's great for Bond, and Bond is for him. I hope that this is not his last film about Bond, because according to rumors for the next "Bond" they will be looking for another actor, however I want these to be only rumors. In addition, he was surprised by the presence of Monica Bellucci, although the role for her was not the longest. I must say right away that she was not his new partner, but she had a love affair with Bond. I also liked the game of Ralph Fiennes, known except for the role of M, by the role of Voldemort from "Harry Potter". Also, Andrew Scott, who was Moriarty in the series "Sherlock", played well, here he played Max, but M means Moriarty.
At the beginning of “007: Spectrum,” James Bond is at the death festivals in Mexico City, where, charming his girlfriend, he unexpectedly leaves the hotel room through the balcony and watches the meeting of Italians in the next building. After the shootout, the building falls, and James Bond runs away for the surviving accessory to the deal. He catches up with him, after which the fight passes into a helicopter, which at any moment can fall on the thousands of people gathered for the holiday! However, 007 throws the Italian out of a helicopter, takes control and saves everyone. After that, he returns to London, where M tells him that he has been removed. Bond is a little upset, but he didn’t give up in his thoughts! He steals a cool car from Q and rides it to Rome. During the fight with the Italian, he took away from him a ring that depicts a black octopus. In Rome, he learns that this is a criminal organization, with the leader of which he already has not the best relations. James Bond finds out that he must find the daughter of one of his old acquaintances, because only she knows the whereabouts of the American (L’Americain). Bond’s adventures begin with his new partner, and they’re getting closer and closer to the octopus who runs Spectrum.
The special effects were excellent, and the soundtrack was very pleased! Over the entire 007: Spectrum, two buildings fell, and one exploded. The soundtrack, as I said, I liked, although I liked all the music from the new “Bond”. In addition, the atmosphere is also excellent, everything is shot very stylishly and beautifully. The chase also looks beautiful.
After the opening scene, a beautiful screen saver comes from Mexico City, and when the actors are announced, I watched the women stroking the half-naked Bond (Daniel Craig), as well as the huge black octopus. In principle, I really liked the idea of the opening video. Taken very beautifully. All spy gadgets look great, I liked the clock, guns and cars!
As a result, “007: Spectrum” the sequel to the spy action films about Bond is very interesting, beautiful and stylish, with great actors, an excellent soundtrack, exciting special effects and cool car chases on Astin Martin! This is a classic! I really liked it and I will be happy to see the sequel, hoping that there will be Daniel Craig, about James Bond!
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20. Take the train up Snowdon… and some more… (Part 1)
Posted on June 11, 2016 June 18, 2016 by 50shadesofbrave
I was very clear that this challenge involved transport other than my legs. Yet as I write this I am aching and exhausted! Oh, and giggling a little… But that’s for number 21…
This challenge was facilitated by Alison Godwin, a friend who lives in North Wales. Early bird tickets were purchased as my 50th birthday present, and after one aborted attempt (Mayday Bank Holiday, and who would have thought the train would be cancelled due to snow!) the weekend of June 11th was looking good.
The first train to the summit leaves at 9 a.m. from Llanberis, so we were on the road from Denbigh by 7.15. The weather forecast was for cloud and light rain early on, clearing by
around midday. Approaching Llanberis, the cloud was sitting very low, and from the Snowdon Mountain Railway Station, there was no sign at all of a mountain. Just cloud.
Undeterred, we boarded the train and made the hour’s journey to the top. The scenery was stunning, until just past halfway, when we entered the cloud. No matter. We arrived at the top and headed straight up some steep (or so I thought at that point) steps, to the summit marker for photos. Actually, we could have been anywhere, as all around was cloud, cloud and more cloud… so you’ll have to take my word for it.
Next, it was time for coffee and a Welshcake in Hafan Eryri, the cafe. Our tickets were returns, but that would only give us half an hour at the top, so after a relatively brief discussion, we agreed that we would walk down. This had always been in the back of my mind… right up to the point that I realised how high and how steep it was. Nevertheless, in for a penny in for a pound.
A brief reccie of the gift shop; a postcard home from the summit; some cereal bars pocketed; all that remained was to decide which route to take down. The choices were to follow the railway line, or to go a more ‘scenic’ (but also more challenging) route down either Pyg or Miner’s Track. Under the influence of a friendly couple from South Wales who we were sharing a table with, and a hint of a giggle to come (again, I refer you to #21…), we chose Miner’s. I was advised that the initial climb down may be ‘steep’ and require me to ‘clamber’ at times, but that we then walked a relatively flat and winding path past some lakes to the bottom.
It was probably just as well that the cloud remained low, as had I been able to SEE the path we were about to embark on, I would probably have turned tail right then! But off we set. Step, step, step, step (need I go on), followed by clamber, slither, clamber some more. This type of descent continued for about an hour. People behind us, people on their way up.. it was busy, and my knees were beginning to complain already. But since the only alternative to continuing was to turn around and go UP… we continued our descent.
Until, cloud clearing slightly, the beautiful lake at the bottom came into view. We had a ‘pitstop’ goal in view. And about 15 minutes later, with legs like jelly and a face like a beetroot, we found a place to pause beside the lake for a drink, and a snack… and…
Tagged 20, 50, adventure, brave, Llanberis, mountain railway, Snowdon
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Greece & Turkey
CHARMING TURKEY TOUR|SMALL GROUP TOUR
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Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Assos, Pergamum, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Sirince, Hierapolis, Pamukkale, Konya, Cappadocia, Ankara & Safranbolu
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Your Journey Begins:
ARRIVE ISTANBUL
Arrive in Istanbul a huge metropolis connecting continents, cultures, religions and one of the greatest business and cultural center of the region. Meeting assistance by A Classic Tours Collection representative and transfer to THE PEAK HOTEL
DAY 2 – FRIDAY
ISTANBUL TOURING
After breakfast embark on a city tour to visit Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, and Blue Mosque. Istanbul will amaze you with the variety of historical monuments, including palaces, museums, cisterns, fountains, and pillars, which surround you on all sides. At Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, you can experience the magnificence of both the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire one after the other. The architectural secrets of these two buildings are yet to be fully unraveled. A trip to Istanbul is not complete without a visit to the Grand Bazaar. Option to stay at the market and return to Hotel on own. This evening dinner is at the Kumkapi Gypsy district famous for its restaurants, cafes and more. Taste the local dishes, Turkish meze & fish delicacies and the Turkish ice cream before returning to the Hotel. THE PEAK HOTEL. BD
DAY 3 – SATURDAY
ISTANBUL /GALLIPOLI/ TROY/ ASSOS
After breakfast, you will be driven to Gallipoli to visit Anzac Cove, Nek Conk Bair, Lone Pine and 57th regiment memorial as well as the war museum. The campaign was to break the stalemate on the Western and Eastern Front and to help the Russians. It is perceived as a defining moment in the nation’s history—a final surge in the defense of the motherland as the Ottoman Empire crumbled. The struggle formed the basis for the Turkish war independence and the founding of the Republic Of Turkey eight years later under Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, a commander at Gallipoli. The campaign is often considered to mark the birth of national consciousness in Australia and New Zealand and the date of the landing 25 April, is known as “Anzac Day”. It remains the most significant commemoration of military casualties and veterans. Cross the Dardanellesto the site where the legendary Trojan War took place. Troy, an ancient city in northwestern Turkey made famous in Homer’s epic poem, the Iliad. According to Iliad, this is where the legendary Trojan War took place. Today it is an archaeological site popular with travelers from all over the world, and in addition to being a Turkish national park and a World Heritage UNESCO site. HOTEL NAZLIHAN. BD
DAY 4 – SUNDAY
PERGAMUM/ KUSADASI
After Breakfast travel to Pergamum. The Christian church of Pergamum was
one of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation. Later Byzantine rule has also left its mark on Pergamum. Excavations however point to a much earlier settlement in Pergamum dating back to the Early Bronze Age. Pergamum played a significant role in the Ancient Mediterranean stage. Asklepion was one of the most important healing temples in the Ancient Greece, as important as its counterparts in Epidaurus and Kos. According to Pausanias, the first Temple of Asclepius in Pergamon was built in the first half of the 4th century BC. The Asclepion dedicated to Asclepius, god of medicine and healing was built in mid-4th century BC, on the slopes of Mount Geyikli far away from the city & inside a hidden valley. The springs there are believed to have healing effects. After the tour continue to Kusadasi for the overnight HOTEL KISMET or Double Tree Hilton. BD
EPHESUS, SIRINCE & IZMIR EXCURSION
Tour the ancient city of Ephesus, once, the trade centre of the ancient world and a religious centre of the early Christianity. Stand on the stage of the amphitheater where St. John spoke to the Ephesians. Walk through the ruins of the ancient library where scholars studied and be amazed with the 2000 year old plumbing, more sophisticated than in some parts of the world today. The ruins that are now visible give you some idea of the city’s original composition, and the names associated with the ruins are a reminder of its former status as a major port of the ancient world. The Library of Celsus, which was reconstructed from the original pieces, was originally
Built in 125 BC by Julius Aquila, and held over 12,000 scrolls, making it the largest library in the Mediterranean. Discover and understand the rich history behind local handicrafts like hand-made carpets, leather etc. Continue to the village of Sirince, home to orthodox Christian Greeks who have lived here from the Ottoman Empire period and are famous for wine making. The Muslim Turks who moved here from Thessaloniki in 1924 are also engaged in wine making using local fruits, you may want to sample the local wines or buy. Return to Kusadasi after the tour. HOTEL KISMET or Double Tree Hilton. BLD
DAY 6 – TUESDAY
KUSADASI/ HIERAPOLIS/ PAMUKKALE
Travel today to the ancient the magnificent Hierapolis meaning “sacred city,” believed to be founded by the god Apollo. Famous for its sacred hot springs, whose vapors were associated with Pluto, god of the underworld. The city is also home to a significant Jewish community as mentioned by Paul in his Letter to Colossians. In addition to interesting Classical ruins, one can swim to see the ancient artifacts, view the spectacular white terraces, the lime cascade & white travertine terraces of Pamukkale, located next to the ruins of Hierapolis. The extraordinary effect is created when water from the hot springs loses carbon dioxide as it flows down the slopes, leaving deposits of limestone. The layers of white calcium carbonate, built up in steps on the plateau, gave the site the name Pamukkale (“cotton castle”). LYCUS RIVER HOTEL. BLD
KONYA/ CAPPADOCIA
Early departure for Konya this morning stopping enroute to visit the Aspendos ancient Theater, one of the best preserved theatres of the Roman world. The theater has a capacity of 15,000 people and is still used today for performances and festivals. Its galleries, stage decorations and acoustics all testify to its architect Xeno’s success. Next to the stage there is a small room which is used as a small museum where you can see some of the masks and clay tickets from the ancient times. Just above the theater there is the acropolis with a great view of the river from the top, where you can see a basilica, an agora, a nymphaeum and a Bouleuterion (council), all of them in ruins. Upon arrival to Konya, tour the monastery of the Mevlana Whirling Dervishes. Rumi is one of the world’s most read poets. Rumi’s tomb is Turkey’s second most-visited tourist attraction after the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul. Rumi was a mystic, a Sufi saint who loved all religions, and whose own religion was love. His followers would (and still do) lose themselves in trance and dance, sometimes spinning like tops for hours on end. Continue to Cappadocia via Seljuk- a fine example of an ancient Silk Road. Visit the Sultanhan Caravanserai an exceptional example of architectural: stone work and decoration art from the Seljuk period. Continue to Cappadocia and check-in at Hotel. CAVE HOTEL TAFNONI EVLERI OR KAYA KAPI PREMIUM. BLD
CAPPADOCIA – Full Day Tour
For millions of years, the mighty volcanoes of the Central Anatolian Plateau erupted and spewed their contents across the land that would become the cradle of civilization. The interesting rock formations, known as “fairy chimneys”, have been formed as the result of the erosion of the tufa layer, sculpted by wind and flood water, running down on the slopes of the valleys. On your full day tour visit the natural citadel of Uchisar, Goreme Open-Air Museum, Pasabag Valley, and Underground City of Kaymakli or Derinkuyu. CAVE HOTEL TAFNONI EVLERI OR KAYA KAPI PREMIUM. BLD s
CAPPADOCIA/ ANKARA/ SAFRANBOLU
Later travel to Safranbolu stopping enroute at Ankara to visit Ataturk Mausoleum in Ankara. The huge hall, lined in red marble, has simple mosaic decoration recalling the many ages and civilizations. This is the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of Turkey. A number of Ataturk’s personal belongings are exhibited, including clothes that he wore, and gifts presented to him by visiting foreign dignitaries. Continue our drive and check in to our Safranbolu, a UNESCO world heritage town also known as an open air museum. Spend the night at an Ottoman mansion. CINCI HANI or IMREN LOKUM KONG. BD
DAY 10 – SATURDAY
SAFRAN/ BOLU
Tour Safranbolu, an important caravan station on the main East–West trade route. The Old Mosque, Old Bath and Süleyman Pasha Medrese were built in 1322. During its apogee in the 17th century, Safranbolu’s architecture influenced urban development throughout much of the Ottoman Empire. Time to wander around the narrow lanes of the old town, scramble up to the castle and clock tower for a panoramic view and try Turkish delight. Continue to Istanbul Time free to visit the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest covered markets in the world with 60 streets and 5,000 shops, well known for its jewelry, hand-painted ceramics, carpets, embroideries, spices and antique shops. THE PEAK HOTEL. B
DAY 10 – SUNDAY
DEPART ISTANBUL
Breakfast. Time free until your transfer to the airport for flight home or extend your stay in Greece. (B)
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Chico’s FAS, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend of $0.0825 Per Share
FORT MYERS, Fla., Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Chico’s FAS, Inc. (NYSE: CHS) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0825 per share of its common stock, a 3.1% increase over the dividend rate from December 2016. The dividend is payable on December 18, 2017 to Chico’s FAS shareholders of record at the close of business on December 4, 2017.
ABOUT CHICO’S FAS, INC.
The Company, through its brands – Chico’s, White House Black Market and Soma, is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women’s private branded, sophisticated, casual-to-dressy clothing, intimates and complementary accessories.
As of October 28, 2017, the Company operated 1,474 stores in the US and Canada and sold merchandise through franchise locations in Mexico. The Company’s merchandise is also available at www.chicos.com, www.whbm.com and www.soma.com. For more detailed information on Chico’s FAS, Inc., please go to our corporate website at www.chicosfas.com. The information on our corporate website is not, and shall not be deemed to be, a part of this press release or incorporated into our federal securities law filings.
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Biogen Appoints Jeff Capello as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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CDER-Approved NDA for LUTATHERA® (lutetium Lu 177 dotatate)
FDA Decision Alerts April 20, 2020
Christina Purpura and Tony Louder
Contributing writers, Aetion
On January 26, 2018, the FDA granted approval to Advanced Accelerator Applications USA, Inc. (AAA)’s LUTATHERA® (lutetium Lu 177 dotatate) for “treatment of adult patients with somatostatin receptor (SSTR) positive gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs) including foregut, midgut, and hindgut, neuroendocrine tumors.” Key findings from the FDA’s Multi-Discipline Review:
While a randomized controlled trial (Netter-1 AAA-III-01) provided the primary safety and efficacy evidence, a single-arm study based on an expanded access program, called the Erasmus Medical Center (EMC) trial, “provided supportive data on safety” and “support for the indication for the treatment of patients with GEP-NETs other than those arising in the midgut.”
The primary objective of the EMC trial was to assess the safety and activity of 177Lu-DOTA0-Tyr3-Octreotate. Data from the EMC trial was submitted to provide supportive evidence of the safety of 177Lu-DOTA0 -Tyr3-Octreotate, to confirm the efficacy findings of the NETTER-1 trial in the subset of patients with midgut neuroendocrine tumors, and to provide evidence to extend the proposed indication to include patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.
What was done
The EMC trial, which was conducted in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, is an investigator-sponsored, open-label, single-arm, single-institution, expanded access study of 1,214 patients with SSTR positive neuroendocrine (NEC) tumors. To expand on this —
There was no pre-specified statistical analysis plan.
The study population was heterogeneous with respect to the primary tumor site. Most patients had GEP-NETs of the foregut, midgut, hindgut, digestive tract, bronchus, and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNET). Other NETs that were included in the trial: medullary thyroid cancer, pheochromocytoma, paraganglioma, neuroblastoma, and Merkel cell carcinoma. Non-NET SSTR positive tumors melanoma, non-differentiated thyroid cancers, non-small cell lung cancer, breast cancer, lymphoma, and malignant meningioma were also treated.
The major efficacy outcome was investigator-assessed overall response rate (ORR). This response assessment changed during the study, with patients treated later being evaluated by response evaluation criteria in solid tumors (RECIST), which is accepted for regulatory purposes.
In a pre-NDA meeting, the FDA wrote that “the adequacy of the data from the EMC study to support the broader indication cannot be determined until the data is reviewed at the time of the NDA submission.” Ultimately, the EMC trial:
Provided supportive data on safety; and,
Supported the indication for the treatment of patients with GEP-NETs other than those arising in the midgut.
Note the review priority: Priority. The FDA wrote that “this population of patients represents an unmet medical need, as available treatment options offer few true benefits.”
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New England Journal of Medicine publishes results from Aetion...
New England Journal of Medicine publishes results from Aetion real-world data analysis
Aetion Evidence Platform used in more than 10,000 data analyses in the last 12 months
NEW YORK, June 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetion, a leading health care technology company that provides real-world evidence (RWE) analytics solutions for payer, provider, biopharma and medical device customers, today announced that in the last 12 months more than 10,000 analyses have been completed using its Aetion Evidence Platform®. The platform generates RWE that empowers the health care industry to engage in a value-based business model by providing a thorough understanding of patient outcomes and costs. The latest analysis was published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
The Aetion Evidence Platform — and its patented rapid-cycle analytics™ — measures and analyzes the medical needs, effectiveness, safety, and broader value of health care interventions using the best available science. Researchers at biopharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers and health care payers use Aetion's platform, accessing either local or cloud-based data, to conduct these analyses.
"The total number of studies undertaken, the sophistication and transparency of the analyses and the publication of results in a highly respected journal, such as the New England Journal of Medicine, underlines the rapid and fundamental shift in RWE generation achievable with a validated evidence platform," said Sebastian Schneeweiss, M.D., Sc.D., co-founder and science lead at Aetion.
In the NEJM-published study, Michael Fralick, M.D., research fellow in medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, and colleagues, wrote of their findings of a serious adverse event in diabetic patients treated with SGLT2 inhibitors, a new class of anti-diabetic medicine. Based on clinical observations, Dr. Fralick explored the records of more than 100 million patients, and identified and analyzed drug and outcome records of 140,000 patients using an oral anti-diabetic SGLT2 inhibitor.
The Aetion Evidence Platform's validated analytic functions allowed the research team – in just a few weeks from bedside to publication – to determine that the use of SGLT2 inhibitors may double the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis, which can occur when the body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones. While this risk may be life-threatening for some patients, it can be well managed if physicians and patients are made aware. Dr. Fralick's findings, generated by the Aetion Evidence Platform, are a critical step to make the use of important and effective anti-diabetic medications safer for patients.
Separately, Aetion analyses have generated findings later confirmed by a randomized trial (Kim et al Arth & Rheum), which are considered the gold standard for confirming the effects of medications and medical interventions. In this case, Aetion's harnessing of real-world data, and the application of rapid-cycle analytics, allowed researchers to reach the same result in one-tenth the time at a fraction of the cost.
"The tremendous number of critical results generated by the Aetion Evidence Platform is a true indication of researchers' ability to quickly produce clinically actionable and highly accurate RWE with the highest level of transparency," continued Dr. Schneeweiss. "We expect more and more researchers to take advantage of RWE to help their organizations develop therapeutic insights to make smart choices in patient care."
About Aetion
Based in New York City, Aetion (pronounced ay-tee-on) is a leading health care technology company that delivers the real-world analytics and evidence needed for value-based health care. With its patented rapid-cycle analytics™ technology, the platform utilizes the everyday clinical and financial interactions of the health care system to unlock essential evidence about the effectiveness and value of medical treatments. Founded by Harvard Medical School faculty members and top big data technologists, Aetion enables payers and providers to collaborate with biopharmaceutical and medical device companies in real-time to develop therapeutic insights and make smart choices in patient care. Aetion is backed by leading investors, including Flare Capital Partners, Lakestar, and Oxeon Ventures. Learn more at www.aetion.com.
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Voice of a nation
Posted on February 14, 2014 by Jamie Jauncey
How do I explain to my English friends why I feel as I do about Scottish independence?
Writing this on the day when that most unlikely of Westminster triumvirates declared that they’re closing the door on possible monetary union, the wish to separate might seem more irrational than ever. Yet while I’m conscious that what I believe doesn’t come from an entirely rational place, I still need to be able to provide an answer that offers something more than the purely visceral for intelligent people whose opinions I respect.
I keep finding parallels in my work. The one that presents itself now is that of finding one’s voice – a subject I’ve written about here before. I’ve experienced it myself, and seen it often in others I’ve worked with: there comes a point in life when it begins to feel important to become the person that you want to be, rather than the person you believe others want you to be. The timing varies from person to person but when it strikes it can feel momentous and consuming, as if the governing pulse of one’s life is changing frequency.
This seems to me very much akin to what is happening here. Scotland – or rather those in it who favour independence – no longer wishes to sound like the country others want it to, but is ready to find its own unique voice and the story that goes with it. The ‘others’ in this case are mainly those who espouse the No campaign, with the Westminster cohort at their centre, still setting part of Scotland’s agenda, still influencing the story Scotland tells the world today.
Another word for finding one’s voice is individuation, the cornerstone of Carl Jung’s philosophy. He described it as the process of self-realisation, the discovery and experience of meaning and purpose in life; the means by which one finds oneself and becomes who one really is. Paradoxically, individuation is significant in the context of relationships. A mature relationship is one in which both parties see themselves fully as masters of their own destiny. They are free to follow their own agendas as much or little as they please, they approach the necessary compromises from a position of equality, and they are together by choice.
This is not the case at the moment in the relationship between Scotland and England because in certain respects Scotland remains subordinate and does not enjoy, indeed hasn’t yet found, its own full voice. One could argue that it may never truly do so till it is sovereign and free, like every other European country, to set its own policies, levy its own taxation and engage on its own terms with the rest of the world.
Yet if Scotland can truly individuate, I believe the relationship with its southern neighbour could be better than it has ever been. At that point there will be volition in all aspects of the relationship (which the simple accident of geography determines will never be dissolved), rather than an element, however subtle, of coercion – with all the resentment that that can bring.
For English people, who are already masters of their political destiny, and by virtue of that fact alone the dominant partners in the current relationship, it takes a great deal of empathy to understand how it might feel to be deficient in those things. While I know what many people in England think about Scottish independence, I’m not sure that I know what they feel, whether they have the same emotional investment in retaining the union as many Scots have in dismantling it. But simply put, England is free to be itself in the world, admittedly while towing Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with it; yet Scotland, which is very much more than merely the northern annexe of England, is not.
Naturally I have anxieties about independence. For example, I become eligible for my state pension 11 days after the referendum. Any kind of economic debacle would make for an uncomfortable old age. I would also hate to see power falling into the wrong hands with the rise of some kind of rabid nationalism, or worse still sectarianism. But there’s no change without risk, and I believe those risks are slight in comparison to the possible gains.
Ultimately I see independence as an opportunity for Scotland to find its voice, to realise its full potential as a nation, to rediscover the pride and dignity and self-respect that it has lacked in some quarters for so long, to ‘release the tsunami of energy, imagination and creativity’ described by Pete Wishart MP the other day. And it seems to me that any relationship in which that opportunity is not grasped, or denied, is an immature and fundamentally unhealthy one.
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18 Responses to Voice of a nation
I’m not Scottish – and I should say that I don’t feel at all ‘English’ either (if I had to choose a label, it’d be ‘citizen of the world’). Of course, the Scots should choose whatever they want. So I feel unhappy that Carney, the unelected head of the Bank of England, seems to be having such a big effect on things. If I were a Scot, I’d probably feel even more keen to get away from the bossy English!
neilsbaker says:
I’m English, and proud to be so. But I’ve never felt a master of my own political destiny. Neither am I a dominant partner in any relationship of economic or political power. Like the vast majority of English people, I am ruled by a small class of privileged people, most of whom were never elected. I’d rather those battling so hard for Scottish independence used their efforts to make the UK as a whole a better place to live. I can understand entirely why you would want to leave the UK as it stands today. But if you leave, spare a thought for those you leave behind. We are not all the same down here. I have more in common with the people of Mull than I do with those of Westminster, which is barely 50 miles from my door.
Jamie Jauncey says:
Agreed Neil, I was talking in terms of the political entities, rather than the individuals, being masters, or not, of their own destinies (see below). As for English identity and connectedness, that is a whole different issue.
elgagraves193qx22en says:
…Please explain where your idea that English people feel that they are masters of their political destiny and we are not comes from ?
Simply that the English electorate can vote in a government that has full sovereign power, whereas ours at the moment merely has devolved powers (while the non-devolved powers are exercised by a coalition government, the majority party of which has only one elected representative north of the border). That may not mean that the English ‘feel’ they are masters of their own destiny, admittedly, but in practical terms they are and we are not.
Carolyn S says:
Ahhhh…. But in fact don’t the ‘Scottish’ actually have both! Best of both worlds!!! Full rights to vote in UK (remember that last two prime ministers were Scottish!) and exert their full sovereign powers, AND ability to vote in local devolved government. Maybe the English -and perhaps an area in the north – should have devolved parliaments as well. Then all together UK can vote in Westminster elections on total UK matters. And each regional area can have their devo max abilities.
See Katrina’s thoughts on a federation (below) Carolyn.
paulmarkphillips says:
Scotland’s identity problem is that its existing ‘story’ (to the outside world) was basically invented by Robert Louis Stevenson and has little do with contemporary reality. Unfortunately, your new story is being developed by a charlatan opportunist who I wouldn’t trust to make me a cup of tea. I see no romance or emotion in Alex Salmond’s pitch; just a cold political calculation to create an independent socialist state. As for the ‘unlikely Westminster triumvirate’- self-interest rules there as well. If you study voting patterns for the past 50 years in England alone, it is entirely possible that Labour would never govern again if Scotland votes Yes. (By the way, I agree with Neil that the English don’t feel masters of their own destiny as you describe it. My default position comprises contempt and frustration as to how little influence we have over policy).
Faye Sharpe says:
Jamie, you know how much I am enjoying the Scottish independence debate. As I understand it, the argument, from the English point of view, is not with the English, however much it sometimes feels like a continuation of a battle against the English (1745 as unfinished business). I think it’s more to do with Scottish identity, mixed up with a sense of destiny (stone or no stone) and a desire for autonomy. No sensible partner in any relationship would want the other partner to be unhappy or feel unequal in any way. If Scotland wants to leave the union, the English, who have no say, would not give you an argument and given a lot of shared heritage and genetic DNA, would wish you well. And England will always be Scotland’s neighbour. It’ll be like living next door to your ex. Or if you prefer the patronising patriarchal story, then it’ll be like living next door to your dad. All we want is your happiness. (wry smile)
Ken Cox says:
The Scottish National Party was founded with a dream of Scottish Independence.
It is my belief that in the intervening years the SNP itself no longer wants or believes in independence and therefore we are having a false referendum. SNP has to pretend that it does still believe in independence, because of the name of the party. But what is quite clear to me is that when push comes to shove, true independence is not on their agenda.
I would like to have been asked to choose between two true options.
Independent Scotland
Remain part of the UK
I dont see these options on offer. And I dont trust the SNP as they dont seem to know what Independence means. When I am asked to vote for true Independence, then I may be persuadable.
But all we are being offered by the SNP is devo max. And this is might be the worst of both worlds. You cannot share a currency with a nation with a different economic agenda. Greece and Germany may be the fate of Scotland and England with such an arrangement. Scotland’s standard of living will plummet as an independent nation. And having the pound will only lead to the same problems the Czech-Slovack divorce had. In any case the UK (rest of) has said no. So its not on the agenda to keep the pound.
Just two examples of many:
An independent nation does not keep another nation’s unelected monarch. An independent nation has its own head of state. I’d like to have been asked this question as part of the debate. Salmond was adamant a few years ago we did not want the queen as head of state.
An independent nation does not assume that it can share a currency with the rest of the United Kingdom. It either goes it alone or joins the Euro.
The sentimental argument is that Scotland should stand on its own too feet which it clearly does not do at the moment. But the practical argument is that the larger European nations are better off as large nations. And that we Scots already have our cake and eat it in so many ways with the Parliament, an SNP government, our own education system, legal system, football and rugby teams. Everyone I talk to asks the same question. What is it that Alex Salmond wants besides the title of Prime Minister of Scotland. As we seem to have most of the attractive things about independence already. And all we’ll get for voting ‘yes’ is the burdens.
And we’ll get devo max even if we vote ‘no’. So we’d get what Salmond wants without having to vote at all.
There is no groundswell of need for independence. I lived in Catalunya for a time and I can really feel the conviction there. There is none of this in Scotland, then I can see/feel.
I voted for the SNP as I want them to be the Scottish Government. But I dont want Independence not, in the present climate. I have not read or heard a single good reason for voting yes. Not in Blossom by Leslie Riddock (an excellent book) or in anything else I have read.
Jamie your arguments are those of a dreaming artist. And are perhaps as persuasive as any. But really, if this what can come up with as sound practical argument, then it probably proves my point. That is really is more about sentiment than sense.
I’d hate to see us sleepwalking our way to something for which there is no real will in the first place. And that is where we are heading with this referendum.
wrbcg says:
I have to disagree about the groundswell, Ken, I am in touch with many YES groups and they are, unlike Better Together, grass roots and broad based (not as BT and the MSM would have you believe SNP). The BritNats in the NO campaign are desperate to make it about Salmond and the SNP as they have so little to offer a Scotland that remains within the UK that they dare not publish their vision for Scotland following a NO vote.
Oh, Jamie! I wish with all my heart that this was a debate about identity, culture, emotion and ‘voice’. And where you and others are standing, it clearly is.
But where Alex Salmond and the SNP is standing, it is about something altogether less noble. As such, their arguments are unsustainable, and you will swap one identity crisis for another.
For instance, has anyone yet noticed that in this supposedly ‘democratic’ argument, Alex Salmond and his supporters are insisting they can have the £, and that they can remain part of Europe, without either UK voters or European citizens having any say whatever in any of the matters under discussion? Where’s the democracy in that?
Faye Sharp is right – the English, by and large, would be sad but wouldn’t want to stand in the way of a Scottish desire for independence.
But if the SNP wants to foist currency union onto a new arrangement, then the English must be democratically involved in the process.
Ken Cox is also right: Salmond is cynically sleepwalking the Scots towards devo max with promises that can’t be kept and arguments that don’t stand up.
But at least with devo max you get to keep your ‘subordination’ to the old elite. God forbid you should wake up one morning and realise that your new elite is not only as inimical to your dreams as the old; but that now they are your elite, and there’s no dream of separation to sustain you…..
Neil Baker says:
Paul, you may be right on that point at the moment. I haven’t seen any surveys or other “evidence” on the point. But assuming that English people – as opposed to our elected politicians – would not want to hamper the Scots today, I wonder how long that mood will last?
I’m worried that as the debate about independence gets louder, and the English are continually told how awful, oppressive, bullying and unwanted they are as partners, then their view of the Scots will be sadly damaged – however the vote goes.
Sadly, I think if all the people of Britain could sit down and discuss this sensibly, we’d end up with a situation that would please us all: huge devolution of power and decision-making to Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and – most importantly for me – locally across England. I think the people most firmly under the Westminster yoke are those in places like Cornwall, Newcastle, Birmingham, etc, etc.
I say “sadly” as I really can’t see that kind of discussion happening. As with most relationship break-ups, this one is likely to end with people shouting nonsense at each other.
Neil, if it’s any consolation, I personally don’t know any Scots who are stupid or bjgoted enough to believe that the English per se are ‘awful, oppressive, bullying and unwanted’. Leaving out of it the politicians and the opaque motives that Ken and Paul perhaps rightly attribute to them, I think the sentiment among ordinary Yes voters is driven by two things: a genuinely held conviction that self-determination is the right thing for Scotland and will bring great benefits, regardless of who her neighbour is; and a growing distaste for the direction in which Westminster is taking the country at the moment – in which Scots sympathise entirely with anyone else in the UK who feels the same way. This doesn’t at the moment feel to me like a simple Scots v English rammy and I hope it never comes to that. That possibility would appall me and would be the one thing right now that could make me rethink.
Wow. I genuinely haven’t made up my mind yet…
Jamie, your heartfelt and intelligent instinct is most appealing – some of the best innovations in the world have been thought of and developed by “dreaming artists” so I encourage you to keep dreaming! Your opinion is heard and valued here.
However, not even being able to trust Mr Salmond to make a cup of tea is a very real issue – there is a point where dreams need to be crystallised and I’m increasingly unconvinced by his defiant, immature “school boy” attitude towards the opinions of other important, intelligent and powerful men who have (sometimes unlike him) given very careful thought to their chosen words.
Do you have any idea, Jamie, why no-one has suggested a federation set up for the whole of the UK? Call me naive, but it seems to work for places like Germany and it would be a solution more noble than our abandonment for the other suffering corners of the UK such as Cornwall, Wales, Northern Ireland (and northern England, too!) I feel we’re not the only ones in the UK with this problem. MY instinct is that we should be actively working with our friends to find a solution for the whole of our existing nation rather than cutting ourselves off and leaving them with the same continuing problem. I haven’t heard anyone suggest that a federation of nations might even be considered as an alternative solution for the whole UK. If we vote “no” then do you think there’s a chance that this might be considered? The problem with the management of the UK is much wider than just Scotland being “different” and, I think, perhaps the solution is not simply ours to seize as a Scottish nation but potentially ours to create as a member state within a UK federation.
There’s some real dreaming for you… 😉 A solution that’s not even on offer yet!
Though I no longer live in Scotland, I’m passionate about Scottish Independence, and were I able to move back, I would be voting YES in a heartbeat. It is not about Alex Salmond, Nicola Sturgeon, or even the SNP any more than a NO vote is an endorsement of David Cameron, Geroge Osborne and the Tory Party. The YES campaign is both grass roots and multi party. In 2016 the Scottish people have the option of voting the SNP out if they so wish.
The fact that the mainstream media (MSM) are showing Unionist bias and that Better Together so heavily censor their Facebook page makes me believe that there is no positive case for maintaining the current political union. The UK Government have failed to meet the deadline set by the Electoral Commission to publish their vision for Scotland after a NO vote. Why? Surely if they have a vision for the future they would make it public unless , of course, it boils down to nothing more than “This is as good as it gets”. And that is before the bulk of the Tory cuts come into effect! When 1 in 4 Scottish children are born into poverty in an oil rich nation, it is not good enough. What does the UK have to show for for 40 years of oil wealth? Foodbanks, the Bedroom tax, poverty, the dismantling of the welfare state and useless nuclear weapons, that’s what. And all that is promised is more of the same. Surely that alone is enough to make a reasonable person despair.
For me Scottish independence is not about the past – those battles have already been won and lost and change nothing – but about hope for the future. A hope for a democracy in which all of the government (not just a devolved executive whose powers can be rescinded anytime) is answerable to the Scottish electorate; a political system in which there is genuine choice of party instead of the current identikit True Blue, Fantasy Mauve and Brown-nosed versions of Tory presently offered; a hope for a more sensible form of economics than the neoliberal “trickle down” version espoused by the Westminster Tory triumvirate; a more equitable distribution of wealth; a country that seeks peace and prosperity for her neighbours instead of foreign wars of dubious legality; a country free of WMD; a country where people can be proud of their heritage and culture and their writers, artists, musicians, without their having to ape their English neighbours. How many Scots have had to move south to find career success?
These aspirations cannot be achieved by Devolution – an option that Westminster made sure was not available to the Scots and which all three party leaders have since publicly ruled out should Scotland vote NO – they can only be achieved by full nationhood as being 8.6% of a larger nation is to have next to no voice in the running of the UK let alone on the world stage.
I believe that not only will independence be good for Scotland but also for England, Wales and NI – with whom I know we could have an improved relationship – which may find their own voice and new, radical ways of running their political structures and union.
wrbcg – it’s a little disingenuous to say you’re surprised that mainstream media is pushing to maintain the union. That is about markets and sales. In the same way the BBC will lose 2.5m licence payers, but the BBC, of course, has to remain impartial in the debate.
As for Better Together’s Facebook page offering proof that “there is no positive case for maintaining (Union)”, I would like you to show me, something, somewhere from the Yes campaign that shows a positive case for independence based on provable facts. I have heard no such argument to date, and particularly not from Alex Salmond. Everything is bluster, supposition and plain old propaganda.
I understand the emotional, cultural, ‘own voice’ position that Jamie inhabits. But that in itself is not an argument that will ensure a secure and prosperous future for Scotland.
On Saturday night I asked a Cuban man, a Welsh woman, and a gay man of Mauritian origin (all are resident in the UK) what they thought of the proposals. Emotionally, culturally, none of them could understand why Scotland would want to go it alone. Practically and politically, they raised questions about the Schengen agreement, EU membership, taxation and other more mundane matters. The British people in the room were all of the same mind: We don’t want Scotland to go, but it they vote for it, good luck to them. But culturally, we all felt we’d be poorer for it.
I’m not commenting here to persuade anyone of anything, except that 1) Alex Salmond is a charlatan; and 2) it is profoundly undemocratic to propose policies post-independence that affect the English without giving the English a say (and I’m not talking here about our Westminster representatives).
And finally, wrbcg, if you expect “a more sensible form of economics” from the SNP you’ll wait a very long time. In five years, you’ll be paying tuition fees and for your prescriptions.
Dear Paul – Thank you for your thoughtful reply.
Firstly, I’m not commenting here to persuade anyone either; I’m not SNP (and never have been) but am commenting solely to provide balance. If I answered you in full (which I initially did) it might sound like a campaign hustings. So below are just a couple of points.
Given the bias in the media and TV, which doesn’t surprise me in the least, your Saturday discussion is only to be expected. Without accurate information, one is left with nothing but propaganda which is being presented as truth by those who have traditionally been held in high regard for their neutrality and independence from government.
Economics is not the basis for independence, but the icing. I see you appear to accept that Scotland suffers from a democratic deficit that means the decisions of the Westminster elite favour a small, but very populous part of the UK to detriment of Scotland (and other parts of the UK). Even if we were economically worse off, it would be worthwhile to gain a voice in the world and to take our own decisions and, yes, make our own mistakes. Jamie’s great-granduncle wrote in his biography of José Antonio Páez (1929: p217): “Every nation since the beginning of the world, has preferred, and rightly, indifferent government by one of its own citizens, to any rule, however beneficial, imposed from the outside.” That remains true. Perhaps even more so now, given that the rule from Westminster has been far from beneficial to Scotland, which has been disproportionately affected by their policies, and which, due to the democratic deficit, leaves Scotland unable to do anything about it. The route from 1979 to September 18th is strewn with broken promises and hidden reports and government papers (eg McCrone Report and the Devolution Papers).
For many Scots, including me, “British is merely English writ large” (eg Cameron’s favourite childhood book!) , and providing the Celtic nations conform, they are accepted as part of the family. It seems that the view of many south of the border is that we are all the same but the Scots are just being difficult about it. The premise is, of course, false. We are very similar, but we are no more the same than Danes & Norwegians are. We have seen more threats of supposedly British things (which theoretically we have part ownership) being taken away (without negotiation) should the Scots have the temerity to vote for self-determination.
It is not the Scots who seek to culturally diminish the British Isles, but the Westminster elite who are insistent that if the broken political union is dissolved then all unions, financial, social and cultural must be dissolved too. They are the ones threatening separation! But why should Scotland, which has come to this through the ballot box, be treated less well than Ireland, which achieved their independence through armed struggle? Is that the only thing that Westminster’s post-imperial elite understand?
If EWNI wants Scotland to remain in the UK, the Westminster Government has to put something more than fear and scaremongering on the negotiating table – a thing it has singularly failed to do thus far.
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