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Mermin has pedantic quibble about QBism
Cornell physicist David Mermin was quoted in NewScientist magazine, and then wrote a hair-splitting letter attempting to somehow correct his view of quantum mechanics:
I am delighted that you take the quantum Bayesianist view of science seriously enough to feature it on your cover (10 May, p 32). But you overemphasize the subjectivity of the scientist almost as much as conventional physics underemphasizes it.
Your article attributes to QBism the view that "measurements do not cause things to happen in the real world, they cause things to happen in our heads". The actual QBist position is that a measurement is any action that a particular person (Alice) takes in her external world, and the outcome of that measurement is the experience this world prompts in Alice through its response to her action.
Other consequences of Alice's action are part of her external world and potentially accessible to others. Alice has her own private subjective experience, but she can attempt to describe this to others through the imperfect medium of language, which helps account for the common features of the different external worlds that each of us individually infers from our own private experience.
It is of course hard to convey all this in three pages, let alone a short letter. After all, it has escaped the awareness of almost all physicists for nearly 90 years. For a more nuanced view of QBism I recommend the paper cited in your article, bit.ly/qbism.
Ithaca, New York, US
No, QBism is not some view that has escaped physicists for 90 years. It is nearly the same as Bohr's view, as I have noted previously.
Recent Mermin explanations of his view of quantum mechanics are here and here, and how he has gripes about how the above letter was edited.
The first omission — of the New Scientist’s own words — diminishes the degree to which their article misrepresents QBism as antirealist. The second omission — from both my versions — eliminates the heart of my explanation of QBist realism. Their combined effect is to turn my correction of the New Scientist’s gross misrepresentation of realism in QBism into what sounds like a pedantic quibble.
His letter is a stupid pedantic quibble because he cannot explain how hi view is any different from what Bohr and others said in 1930.
He seems unhappy to be put in the antirealist camp. That is a confusing term. It is not that quantum mechanics is contrary to realism, but some physicists, like Einstein, Bell, and other quantum-haters, had a belief that realism requires that measurements be equated with hidden variables. Quantum mechanics rejects that view, and for that it is called antirealist.
Mermin complains about the shortness of his letter, but go ahead and read his longer articles to see how empty they are. He thinks that he has discovered something, because he used to pitch a different interpretation of quantum mechanics, and he seems to have finally come around to the view that Bohr and Heisenberg and Schroedinger had it right all along. But there is no need to read his papers; just read an old textbook and ignore the modern physics gurus who babble nonsense about quantum mechanics being wrong.
Posted by Roger at 3:30 PM
Free will claimed to be random
Carroll defends lousy philosophy
Microsoft bets on quantum computing
Aaronson on quantum randomness
Einstein agreed with the Lorentz theory
Defending philosophy again
Evolutionists and teachers confused about randomness
BICEP2 skepticism
Taking quantum mechanics seriously
Counterfactuals: Quantum Mechanics
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NM Judge Pat Murdoch to Retire: Charged with Raping Prostitute
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. on July 28, 2011 6:43 AM
If you're a judge who's been arrested on charges of criminal sexual penetration and intimidation of a witness, what would you do? Keep on presiding over the criminal court you've been presiding over before your arrest? Well, if you're Judge Pat Murdoch, you retire.
The New Mexico judge is retiring after his much-publicized run-in with the law, according to KOAT-TV.
Additionally, Murdoch has agreed to never seek a judicial position in New Mexico ever again, KOAT-TV reports. Why the sudden retirement and agreement?
Well, apparently not only was Judge Murdoch's bright legal career up in flames by the rape allegations, but the Judicial Standards Commission decided to step in and do an ethics investigation, effectively fanning the fire, reports KOAT-TV. And pouring on some gas.
Though, it's probably safe to say that even if Murdoch manages to win his criminal case, the likelihood that his entire reputation will be salvaged is unlikely considering the facts of the case.
New Mexico police had allegedly paid around $400 for the woman Judge Murdoch is accused of raping, a prostitute, to hand over a video with the judge in it, reports KOAT-TV.
One would think that the police likely viewed this video as evidence to make sure Judge Murdoch really was the man in the video.
It seems that Judge Murdoch's attorneys might be hoping that they are able to still clear whatever's left of his good name. They recently filed a motion to dismiss the charges, saying that the judge is actually the real victim of the crime.
Is Judge Murdoch really the victim in this case? Either way, now that Judge Pat Murdoch is set to retire, it seems like his career might need some assistance even if he manages to overcome the criminal charges.
Judge Accused of Raping Prostitute Will Retire Friday to Resolve Legal Ethics Issues (ABA Journal)
NM Judge's Rape of Prostitute Caught on Tape? (FindLaw Blotter)
Pa. Judge Pays $438, Says Sorry for Being Drunk, Naked in Hotel (FindLaw's Greedy Associates)
Woman Traffic Judge Takes Photo of Man at Urinal, Bites Fla. Cop (FindLaw's Greedy Associates)
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Blue-Grey All-American Combine: Northeast Super Scouting Report (2020)
With an NFL veteran trainer coaching staff in place to provide instruction, headed by Rodney Beasley, success was inevitable at the Blue-Grey All-American Combine (Northeast Super). Similar to year’s past, with his playing days at Ohio State now behind him, John Holman was...
Blue-Grey All-American Combine: Tennessee Super Scouting Report (2020)
One of the brand’s fastest growing workouts, there was a big buzz surrounding the Blue-Grey All-American Combine (Tennessee Super) and the action lived up to the hype. Several NFL veterans were the lead instructors, of course, and similar to year’s past. Fellow one-time...
Blue-Grey All-American Combine: Mid-Atlantic Super Scouting Report (2020)
Similar to times before, there was plenty of talent on hand for the Blue-Grey All-American Combine (Mid-Atlantic Super) at the Washington Redskins’ Training Facility in Richmond (VA). NFL veterans Billy McMullen and Wali Rainer, along with NFL veteran trainer Rodney Beasley...
Blue-Grey All-American Combine: Southwest Super Scouting Report (2020)
It was a reunion, or sorts. NFL veteran George Teague returned, as the Alabama alum was in his old stomping grounds and teamed up to give back to the game. Similar to times before in the past, he served as the lead instructor at the Blue-Grey All-American Combine (Southwest...
Blue-Grey All-American Combine: Southeast Super Scouting Report (2020)
The Blue-Grey All-American Combine (Southeast Super) went better than expected. Similar to the way things have gone during workouts in the not so distant past, again this one delivered. Under the watchful eyes and guidance of NFL veteran trainer Rodney Beasley, also NFL...
Blue-Grey All-American Combine: South Florida Regional Scouting Report (2020)
When it comes to athleticism, whether that be speed or strength, there’s always an abundance of both at the Blue-Grey All-American Combine (South Florida Regional). True to form, the most recent workout was nearly the same as all the others before. Plenty of prospects in...
Blue-Grey All-American Combine: Atlanta Regional Scouting Report (2020)
Year in and year out, without fail, there is no shortage of talent at the Blue-Grey All-American Combine (Atlanta Regional). Naturally, this workout was no different from others. NFL veteran Ken Stills with NFL veteran trainers Rodney Beasley and Reggie Young were lead...
Blue-Grey All-American Bowl: West 37, East 30
Perhaps NFL veteran, since turned color analyst Jesse Holley put it best with his unique and accurate play on words during the national broadcast of the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl on Jan. 20 at Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium. “There are no if, ands, or Bolts (buts) about it,...
Blue-Grey All-American Bowl: Grey 27, Blue 20
It was a game within the game. Two quarterbacks. Both from Georgia. Going toe-to-toe. The stage, no less, was the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl on Jan. 13 at Atlanta Falcons’ Mercedes Benz Stadium in a showdown of the best from the Class of 2020. In the end, Kyle Toole prevailed....
Blue-Grey All-American Bowl: South 16, North 10
Really, it all begins up front, in most cases. Never was that more evident than during the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl on Jan. 4 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Raymond James Stadium, a game featuring many of the nation’s premier recruits from the Class of 2020. NFL assistant and head...
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Home Magazine Features ‘TAG’ Galyean’s Home-State Love
‘TAG’ Galyean’s Home-State Love
by Su Clauson-Wicker
The acclaimed resort architect has brought his energy and vision to helping with the economic recovery of the Greenbrier Valley after the devastating 2016 flood. A new barrel factory and a community aquatic center are just two of his ideas coming to fruition.
Su Clauson-Wicker
TAG Galyean works at his TAG Studios, just across from Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg, West Virginia.
Tinsley Azariah—better known as “TAG”—Galyean is lucky enough to work all over the world while keeping his home base in beautiful little Lewisburg, West Virginia. The acclaimed resort architect and master designer is committed to Appalachia and to devising ways to export quality products from the Mountain State without jeopardizing its beauty and integrity.
Galyean grew up in Charleston, West Virginia, and experienced the wider world while attending boarding schools in Virginia and England, then earning his architecture degree in New York City. But he never lost his connection with his home state and his respect for its values.
“I like the way people here can make anything and fix anything; I like their independence,” Galyean says. “I like West Virginians’ family values.”
Galyean is devoted to Lewisburg, to preserving its charm and helping it thrive as a stimulating, healthful place to live. His efforts run from creating a patchwork of downtown green space to co-founding what’s been acclaimed as the nation’s best craft distillery as well as a state-of-the-art cooperage, to helping a team of high school students plan and raise millions for a community aquatic center.
“My wife Annabelle and I made a decision when we moved here 30 years ago to avoid being on a lot of committees, but to devote ourselves to one big project at a time,” Galyean says.
Galyean has been creating designs and master plans for resorts around the nation from his Lewisburg base since he re-invented the Greenbrier’s mineral bath department in the mid-1980s. His client list includes RockResorts, Anheuser Busch and Hershey. He’s designed architecture, landscape and graphics as the master designer for the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs.
“Here in Lewisburg, we decided to do things that needed to be done, things that required our skill set in design and building. We committed without fee to projects till they were done,” he says.
Carnegie Hall came first—Lewisburg’s own Carnegie Hall, funded by steel baron Andrew Carnegie as a classroom building in 1902. The four-story Greek Revival structure was converted to a cultural center in 1983 and needed some work. Galyean designed a major renovation, making the Carnegie into a community showplace worthy of hosting Wynton Marsalis and the Vienna Boys Choir as well as a woodwind orchestra of nearly 100 Greenbrier County fourth graders.
Then he started on the town.
“When we moved back here, 25 to 30 percent of the stores were empty. There was maybe one good restaurant. Downtown was hollow,” Galyean says.
The Lewisburg Foundation had created a historical district, removed overhead powerlines, installed street lamps, and considered their work done. Galyean thought more could be done to lure in businesses, and asked if he could take over leadership of the foundation.
“That’s the great thing about a small town,” he says. “You couldn’t just come in and take over in New York, but here people said ‘sure.’”
The Galyeans had their eyes on regional tourism. Under their leadership, the foundation created and maintains small parks, gardens and public sculpture in downtown Lewisburg. Thousands of flowers are planted each spring and fall. No government money is involved. Galyean simply asked 120 local citizens for contributions and the funding rolled in.
Things began to happen. The Greenbrier Valley Theatre, formerly in a barn, moved into the old Leggett’s store downtown. Stores, galleries and restaurants opened. Residents and visitors now have a dozen options for good dining.
“It’s a desirable destination,” says Galyean, still foundation president after 22 years.
Superior Spirits and Homegrown Barrels
Galyean’s son-in-law John Little stands with a sampling of product at Smooth Ambler Spirits distillery.
But Galyean was far from done. In 2009, he and son-in-law John Little started Smooth Ambler Spirits, a distillery of small-batch handcrafted whiskies, outside of Lewisburg. They employ 24 people and use as much local grain as they can find.
USA Today named Smooth Ambler the No. 1 craft distiller in America in 2018, fulfilling Galyean’s desire to produce a world-class consumer product in West Virginia.With the recent sale of two-thirds of the company’s stock to Pernod Ricard, the world’s second-largest spirits group, Galyean realized another goal: to market West Virginia’s fine spirits worldwide.
Another Galyean project, the West Virginia Great Barrel Company, has a link to Smooth Ambler Spirits. After the horrific June 2016 floods in Greenbrier County killed 15 people and left hundreds homeless, the public responded generously. Hope Village, a 42-home community was created for flood victims. But many believed true economic recovery required something more—jobs.
Galyean and White Sulphur Springs architect Tom Crabtree batted around ideas for a project. Galyean mentioned his distillery needed white oak barrels for aging bourbon.
Galyean founded Smooth Ambler Spirits in 2009; it was named the nation’s #1 craft distiller in America by USA Today in 2018.
“They’re cutting the trees we need just 20 miles away, but we have to get our barrels from Missouri,” Galyean said. “If you make barrels here, we’ll buy them.”
They pulled together a group of 20 investors to make the barrel factory a reality. Smooth Ambler Spirits needs only 3,000 new barrels for a year, but the bourbon industry—which requires new oak barrels for each batch—is on the rise globally. The WV Great Barrel Co. will produce 150,000 barrels annually—and that’s with just one shift.
“We’re hitting the market at just the right time,” says Galyean, who is a co-founder and brand manager of the new company. “When we started Smooth Ambler, just over 200 distilleries existed nationally; 10 years later, there are almost 2,500.”
WV Great Barrel Co. is a $40-million endeavor that will employ 60 at the cooperage (barrel plant) and 30-40 at the mill in nearby Gap Mills, where sustainably harvested oak will be quarter sawn into staves and aged. With barrels selling at $200 each, it will do a $30-million business each year. The cooperage is being outfitted with the most advanced barrel-making equipment in the world, Galyean says.
“The mill and cooperage will employ good folks at good wages to manufacture a top quality product right here in Greenbrier County,” he says.
The company expects to produce its first barrel in October; they’d already received their first contract by April. When the charred bourbon barrels start coming off the line, the White Sulphur Springs plant will begin giving factory tours, Galyean says. An onsite visitor center will tell their story.
Collaborating with Kids
Downtown Lewisburg is known for its flowers and other aesthetic touches.
In another ambitious project, Galyean has teamed up with high school students to design and raise funds for a $6-million aquatic center in Lewisburg. In his spare time, Galyean teaches a class for pre-engineering and pre-architecture students at Greenbrier East High School. Each spring, he works with a small group of students who want to tackle a real-world project. Two cohorts of students have labored toward making the aquatic center happen.
“Families drive 40 miles into Virginia to a year-round pool,” Galyean says. “The first spring students researched and planned a first-class aquatic center with three pools. Last year they decided it was such a good idea we should figure out how to get it built. So we asked business students to join us, drew up a plan, created a brochure, and they began giving PowerPoint presentations to the public.”
This project shows what high school students can do, Galyean says. “The aquatic center is doable without government money; it should be self-supporting from membership fees and rentals once it’s up. I’m very impressed with how many people have already written checks. It shows how much interest there is and how much trust they have in us.”
The restoration of Lewisburg’s Carnegie Hall was an early success for TAG Galyean.
Galyean and the students have a land donation and, through private contributions, have raised almost half the nearly $6 million needed. They’ve hired an energetic, well-connected center manager, who is charged with raising the remaining $3 million by 2020. If on schedule, construction of the proposed 22,400-square-foot facility will start in March 2020 and be open for swimming in the summer of 2021.
And then everyone will wonder what TAG Galyean will choose for the next big project.
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Increased serum levels of IgA1-IgG immune complexes and anti-F(ab')2 antibodies in patients with primary IgA nephropathy
A solid-phase ELISA was used to detect IgA1 immune complexes (IgA1 ICs) containing IgG and IgM in 38 serum samples from 30 patients with primary IgA nephropathy (IgAN) and 14 subjects with non-IgA chronic glomerulonephritis. A jackfruit lectin, jacalin, was used as the substrate for the selective binding of human IgA1 ICs in serum PEG precipitate (7%). The presence of IgG, A and M antibodies against the F(ab')2 region of IgG was also investigated by the solid-phase ELISA. Six patients were studied during remission and relapse (fever, upper respiratory tract infection and macroheamaturia). The results showed significant increases in serum levels of IgA1 ICs (P less than 0.001) in 39.4% of the IgAN patients, IgA1-IgG ICs (P less than 0.001) in 68.4%, and IgA1-IgM ICs (P less than 0.002) in 10.5% of the patients. A significant increase in IgA1-IgG ICs was observed during relapse (P less than 0.02). Significantly high values of IgG (P less than 0.003) and IgA (P less than 0.001) antibodies directed at the F(ab')2 region of IgG were found. A significant increase in anti F(ab')2 antibodies (class IgA and IgM) was seen in the acute phase of the disease. The data suggest that an increased production of IgA1 ICs occurs in IgAN patients; ICs are mainly IgA1-IgG ICs during relapse. The presence of high serum levels of IgG and IgA antibodies against the F(ab')2 region of IgG indicates that in addition to the multiple anomalies of IgA regulation described in IgAN patients there may be further aberrances.
Schena, F., Pastore, A., Ludovico, N., Sinico, R., Benuzzi, S., & Montinaro, V. (1989). Increased serum levels of IgA1-IgG immune complexes and anti-F(ab')2 antibodies in patients with primary IgA nephropathy. CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL IMMUNOLOGY, 77(1), 15-20.
Citazione: Schena, F., Pastore, A., Ludovico, N., Sinico, R., Benuzzi, S., & Montinaro, V. (1989). Increased serum levels of IgA1-IgG immune complexes and anti-F(ab')2 antibodies in patients with primary IgA nephropathy. CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL IMMUNOLOGY, 77(1), 15-20.
Titolo: Increased serum levels of IgA1-IgG immune complexes and anti-F(ab')2 antibodies in patients with primary IgA nephropathy
Autori: Schena, F; Pastore, A; Ludovico, N; Sinico, R; Benuzzi, S; Montinaro, V
Schena, F
Pastore, A
Ludovico, N
SINICO, RENATO ALBERTO
Benuzzi, S
Montinaro, V.
Rivista: CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL IMMUNOLOGY
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Summer Series: The Black Stallion and Satan
August 25, 2017 September 25, 2017 Amanda
The Black Stallion and Satan, by Walter Farley
Okay. I have to admit up front that this will be tough. It’s miles away my favorite entry in the series, and as I will argue below, it’s almost like it was written by a different author – there’s a noticeable jump in writing quality and overall maturity in this book. I was grateful for that.
Let’s be honest, though: it’s still kind of nuts. So I’m sure I’ll find plenty to snark about. First, a summary.
Satan has won the Triple Crown, but he’s not Alec’s horse anymore. Just when Alec is feeling his most sulky, he learns that Abu Ja’Kub ben Ishak has died and left him the Black! The Black arrives and Alec finds himself wondering which black stallion is faster. He’s slated to get his answer when he learns that ben Ishak entered the Black into the International Stakes, a race pitting the champions of many countries against each other. Before the race is run, however, a deadly disease sweeps through the racing barns.
Like The Black Stallion Returns, the majority of this book’s plot is in its last 50 or so pages. It creeps along like molasses and then it is a lightning storm of plot devices swallowed by plot holes in some kind of endless ouroboros of bad writing. But we’ll get to that.
The book starts with a bang: Alec is in the starting gate with Satan at the Belmont. The colt (who please note is still “burly” compared to the Black, like it’s not enough he has daddy issues, he also gets fat-shamed constantly) has won the other two legs easily, and he crushes this one too. There’s a weird moment in the post parade when some jackass in the crowd snarks Alec for…riding too well?
From the pushing, heaving wave of people at the rail, a man shouted, “Hey, Ramsay! You think it’s a horse show?”
Alec heard the man’s words, but his eyes never left the muddy track which he could see between Satan’s pricked ears.
“A Good Hands class maybe?” the man called again.
Only then did Alec Ramsay become aware that he was sitting much straighter in the saddle than the other jockeys.
Two things. 1) Who fricking cares? and 2) What the hell kind of sadist dreams up a Good Hands class and what the hell kind of masochist enters it? (The internet tells me it’s a saddle seat thing which means the catcaller may have actually displayed some deeper horse knowledge but I’m still staying on record as it being dumb.)
Satan wins, because literally no horse in any of these books has lost a horse race yet. I’ll let you know when it happens.
He was all power, all beauty as he swept beneath the wire, winner by a dozen lengths and the first undefeated Triple Crown winner in turf history!
This book was written in 1951. Confirmed, Secretariat would have kicked Satan’s burly ass. Also – Seattle Slew would’ve at the least tied them.
When Alec gets home from the Belmont, he mopes around pretty much constantly, because Satan isn’t really his horse anymore. And you know what? I actually find this characterization pretty compelling. Alec isn’t actually that that interested in being famous; he just wants to obsess over his horse(s). So it does make sense that he’s feeling possessive and jealous.
I would like here to state my theory of this book, which is: Alec is realizing that Satan was his rebound horse, who he thought he fell in love with because he shared characteristics from his first, abusive, obsessive relationship, but has turned out to be actually a decent horse. Upon realizing this, and realizing that Satan will not be his exclusively, he’s pining for that original relationship that was dysfunctional and unhealthy but at least all-consuming.
Alec closed his eyes, shutting out the Black’s picture from his mind. But he opened them almost immediately, startled by the sound of his own voice as he said loudly, “Today I rode Satan to the Triple Crown championship. No one could ask for more than that. No one should. I’m the luckiest and happiest kid in the world.” He repeated his words to himself, then rose to his feet, knowing well that he was only kidding himself. He wasn’t happy at all.
See what I mean? He’s even talking about it out loud with Henry. Seriously, he either got a personality transplant or some kind of massive maturity upgrade or…maybe he’s finally going to therapy? That’s my headcanon, anyway.
Alec turned to him. “Sometimes, Henry, I think of myself as a baby who’s had his pet toy taken away from him,” he said angrily. “I guess I’m unhappy because I can’t have Satan to myself any longer. I tell myself to grow up, that I can’t make a pet of a champion. I put all the cards on the table. I say this is exactly what I wanted. I’m glad Satan is everything we thought he’d be. I knew from the very beginning that, if he was to be a champion, I’d have to share him with others. I knew his training would have to go on, even though I couldn’t always get to the track to ride him. I knew other fellows would be up on him when I wasn’t. Everything made sense…everything was just the way I’d figured it was going to be.” Alec paused, his gaze leaving Henry for Napoleon. “Yet I’m finding it hard to take…much harder than I ever thought it would be.”
Henry is very pragmatic about all of this, and frankly, this way of horsekeeping makes a lot more sense to him as a trainer who’s been around big horses most of his life. The “shared” model is his default, where for Alec his weird, obsessive relationship with the Black is normal. Hence, Henry has very much come around on Satan after thinking he was the devil. Henry and Satan are now besties, really.
Henry convinces Alec to take down the photograph of the Black that hangs in the barn, because he thinks Alec needs to move on, and it’s not an entirely unreasonable message but he delivers it kind of shittily. He’s honestly kind of a jerk through this whole book which I think might be guilty over-compensation from enabling Alec through the last through books.
Literally seconds after Alec puts the picture of the Black away (LITERALLY. SECONDS.) his father comes to the barn to tell him he has a letter from “Arabia.” Turns out Abu Ja’Kub ben Ishak is dead – he was killed while riding the Black. The letter is from his kickass daughter, who is still going by her maiden name or maybe her marriage didn’t go through after all? Ancillary questions, I have them.
Ben Ishak left a sealed letter saying that in the event of his death the Black would go to Alec, and Tabari notes that but for that they would have put him down which…I feel like everyone maybe should’ve dwelled on that point a little longer? Henry actually points out (more overcompensating!) that maybe the Black has had a few more screws loosened because straight-up killing a man who has been handling him for years is not a great sign, but our Alec is totally undeterred.
The Black arrives in style, on a cargo plane, and is unloaded at midnight by a handler who I think is supposed to be portrayed as abusive but really is just trying to install some manners (albeit roughly) in a very tenuous situation but of course that goes badly. Thankfully the Black recognizes Alec or he would’ve bolted, and as Henry points out.
“If he’d gotten away, everyone on the field would’ve know it, an’ it’d be in the papers tomorrow. As it is, these Trans-World guys are just glad to get rid of him.”
Yes, Henry, if a wild horse had gotten loose on a busy airfield the papers would’ve been the worst part of it.
They bring him home and there’s this great bit:
Running to the van, Henry pushed the ramp inside. He was closing the door when Alec called, “I’ll ride back here with him.”
“As if I didn’t know,” Henry said.
Henry Dailey, bringing the snark!
Everything is immediately back to “normal” for Alec and the Black, and they team up to continue to subtweet Satan.
The stallion moved forward, without bolting, and his gait was effortless and easy to ride. How different he was from Satan, Alec thought. For only when the Black’s burly son was in full gallop was he easy to ride; only then did Satan lose the ponderousness that was so much in evidence at any other gate.
Okay. Guys. Satan is VERY well bred. There is literally no reason for him to be bashed so constantly. His dam is supposedly the specialest and most purest Arabian left (Tabari’s mare Johar) and his sire is the Black. If he still has “ponderous” gaits, Alec, it’s your own shitty riding at fault.
Everyone agrees that it’s very important that no one find out the Black is back, because as soon as it occurs to him that Satan might be faster than the Black, he’ll go nuts and demand to prove it isn’t so. And…yeah, that’s exactly what happens. Satan wins some imaginary race at a mile and a quarter and sets a new world record of 1:58 and Alec just loses any semblance of sanity. He obsesses over it constantly and finally makes up a really dumb plan to to race the Black at the local golf course (living the dream!) where by coincidence he and Henry have measured out a mile and a quarter.
Not only does the Black run the mile and a quarter a full second slower than Satan, Alec gets ticketed by a cop for galloping in a public park. Somehow that never came up in all the times he and Henry exercised Satan along that same trail? The cop is also really dumb and is generally jerky and threatening, so of course the Black takes exception and tries to kick him, which just exacerbates the whole situation.
A few days later, Alec shows up to pay his fine – he has to appear in court for it, for some reason? He gets questioned by a reporter, who guesses who Alec is and then this whole plot cascade that makes NO SENSE starts in which Alec becomes convinced that everyone is on to him and will know it was the Black.
As he pulled [the gate] open, he knew what hew as going to do, and he didn’t have any time to lose. The reporters would be here within an hour, maybe less.
Okay. Realistically, though? The Black won one race (albeit spectacularly) four years ago. I know that horse racing has fallen out of the American public eye, but not even Tom Brady would get this much media attention if, say, he dropped out of the public eye for four years and then showed up throwing around a football in a public park.
Nevertheless, Alec tries to hide the Black in the tack room and to convince the six (SIX!!!) reporters who have shown up that he was actually galloping Napoleon. The journalists are all super weird and invasive and for some reason Alec just caves in and shows and tells them absolutely everything they want to know? Alec doth protest too much, I think, because not once does he say something like “private property” or “nope, not today” or literally anything like that.
It’s our old friend Jim Neville who finally moves our plot forward: he says that before he died, ben Ishak entered the Black in the upcoming International Cup, a race between champions of every country. Satan’s already entered, of course. He pressures Alec to race with a really weird argument that he repeats multiple times, even though Alec keeps saying that their plan is to take the Black to a farm upstate and put him out to stud.
“Why don’t you race him then, Alec?” Jim’s words came fast; he was taking advantage of Alec’s pride in the speed of the Black. “I’d like to see it….So would everyone else.” He paused. “Don’t you think you owe it to racing?”
A) no, Alec doesn’t “owe” anyone a goddamn thing
B) if literally anyone in these books valued good ground manners 5% as much as they valued speed, I would have a billion times more respect for them
Alec is suckered into saying he’ll go ahead with racing the Black in the International Cup, which makes the front page of all the newspapers the next day. Cue a whole chapter in which Alec basically goes back and forth showing the Black to the public. Seriously, people just show up at the front gate of the farm and Alec spends every waking second walking them down to the barn, two at a time, letting them see the black, and then walking them back. Alec clearly hates every second of this but he keeps doing it. For reasons.
Henry gets back while Alec is in the middle of trudging back and forth and true to his more sane, curmudgeonly personality in this book, he immediately thinks running the Black in the International is a terrible idea.
“He could raise havoc on the track, and that wouldn’t do the sport any good either. There are some mighty valuable horses in the International, Alec, an’ I wouldn’t want to be responsible for any damage done.”
Who is this person and what has he done with Henry Dailey?
Alec ropes Henry into his obsession and there is a totally fascinating exchange.
“What do you think, Henry? Could Satan beat him?” The Black pushed his muzzle toward Alec’s pocket, seeking a carrot.
“It’s not fair to ask me that, Alec,” Henry said, after a long silence. “You know how I feel about Satan.”
“You mean you’re closer to him than to the Black.”
“Guess you can call it that. I’ve done something with Satan. He has the Black’s speed and he’ll turn it off an’ on for anyone on his back. It’s a combination hard to beat…for any horse,” he added, turning to the stallion.
18 months ago, Henry thought Satan was the devil himself and that he might have to be destroyed, but I guess a Triple Crown changes everything? So on the one hand, this change makes absolutely no sense. On the other, I do think there’s something to Satan having changed into a horse that Henry understands much better and Alec understands much less, and in that way, I do buy this.
Here’s how I can make an argument for Farley having finally upped his writing game in this, his fifth book: there are legitimately thoughtful themes that carry through this entire book. The pacing still blows chunks, but you can truly trace a dichotomy of points of view through the book. Henry represents the status quo, straightforward success, reasonable goalposts, good training, and civilization. Alec is much more interested in a primal way of understanding horses: it’s pure emotion and longing, wildness as a virtue, and rampant ambition to be the very best. You can really understand why they don’t see eye to eye about the two horses in their lives, and why I really think it’s a great idea that Alec announces his intentions in this book to retire to their new breeding farm and manage that.
(Okay, it’s also a really terrible idea, because Alec – who still hasn’t finished college! – knows jack shit about breeding, business, barn management, or really anything about horses beyond galloping them around recklessly. But on an emotional level I can see why it works for him.)
Henry gets Alec to agree to pull the Black from the race if he acts up, and they set off.
[The Black] was halter-tied to the small open window of the driver’s cab, and Alec was able to reach through it and touch his horse.
What the hell kind of van is this? Who ties their horse TO A WINDOW?
Along the way, we learn about the geniuses behind the International Cup. The track, by the way, is somewhere north of Saratoga. Saratoga is pretty damn far north, you guys. A brand-new track even further north? I call shenanigans.
“How come they’re holding the Cup race there, Henry? Why not at Belmont or one of the other tracks closer to a big city?”
GREAT QUESTION, ALEC!
“Because the International was their idea. And what better send-off could you give a new track than to sponsor such a race? I guess the track’s board of directors figured it that way. And the International Cup race is just before their first regular meeting, so the people coming to the International will most likely stay on for the meeting.”
This makes so little business sense that critiquing it is almost like shooting a fish in a barrel, but *cocks shotgun.*
Okay: the plan is to sponsor a massive international race at a track in the middle of nowhere as the very first thing ever done at a new track. It’s the only race not only on its day but in that entire week. And their hope is that people will come out to the boonies, watch this one race, stay for a full other week, and then hang around for the next week’s race? I just. To be a fly on the wall at that bankruptcy hearing…!
Alec is right there in dreamland with them.
“I wonder if they’ll know each other?”
“The Black and Satan.”
Henry smiled. “No. They’ve forgotten all about each other. Satan was only a few months old when they were separated.
Alec turned to the Black. “Anyway, it’s going to be interesting to watch them together.”
“Yeah,” Henry muttered. “Mighty interesting.”
LOLOLOLOL.
Things start to happen very quickly after this; remember what I said about plot devices chasing plot holes? Well, in defiance of international quarantine, common sense, veterinary best practice, and any kind of sanity, it turns out that El Dorado, the horse from South America, has been running a high fever and isn’t feeling well. He’s better now, though, so it’s totally cool.
“I wonder if you could loan us one of your pails?” the man asked. “El Dorado banged up ours yesterday.”
“Sure,” Alec said, leaving the stall.
The man followed him. “We’re getting a couple more, so I’ll return this to you by afternoon,” he said when Alec gave him the pail.
Oh. My. God. This makes so little sense that my only plausible explanation is some kind of sinister industrial espionage. Maybe there’s a conspiracy among the owners to chase insurance money? A racing stable that houses the South American champion (yes, in this world, like Arabia, South America is one country) does not have extra buckets? So they go begging from down the aisle? And then say they’ll return it? AFTER THEIR HORSE HAS BEEN SICK? Sweet zombie Jesus on a pogo stick.
Soon after that, Satan (I’m sorry; “the burly colt”) arrives and loses his brain because he sees the Black. Of course they want to kill each other. Literally no one but Alec thought they would have a touching slo-mo soaring music reunion.
And as Alec remained with his horse he thought of how much he had looked forward to the day when the Black would meet his colt. He’d even thought they would recognize each other for what they were, father and son. But it hadn’t worked out that way at all. There was no love between them. They were two giant stallions, both eager and willing to fight. No, it wasn’t the same as he’d thought it would be at all.
You know, I’m almost a little sorry for Alec; the narrative requires him so be so unfathomably stupid.
Henry has a theory that the Black “brings out the instinctive savageness and hatred in every stallion to fight his kind.” Which is obviously bullshit, but he’s not wrong that the Black can’t be trusted around other horses, and he loses his marbles when Alec tries to work him on the track. Thankfully, Alec sees sense and agrees to withdraw the Black from the race, and holds firm when Jim Neville tries to bully him into going through with it. They’re going to leave in the morning.
Except they’re not! The plot continues to move at the speed of light in the background.
“It’s serious, Alec,” Henry said solemnly, turning to the boy for the first time. “El Dorado has swamp fever, the most dreaded horse disease known. They’re putting him down tonight,” he added quietly. “There’s no cure…it’s the only thing they can do.”
Now, fully expecting Walter Farley to have made up some bizarro disease, I faithfully Googled “swamp fever” and to my amazement: it’s an old name for EIA, equine infectious anemia. That’s the disease that the Coggins test looks for. There’s still no cure, and infected horses are still destroyed. I found this long PDF from the USDA to be a great read about a disease I really hadn’t thought a lot about. It’s largely gone from the US horse population today thanks to aggressive testing and isolation, but it was absolutely a very realistic fear in 1948. Kudos to you, Walter Farley! Too bad you didn’t put that kind of thought into international quarantine procedures, or you would never have had a book.
Alec finally realizes that lending a bucket to El Dorado was a terrible idea, and loses his shit. Henry is cool as a cucumber and points out that the odds are in their favor.
The vets, meanwhile, have been paid off by plot device and have decided on the most cumbersome, most suspenseful way possible to proceed.
“The only definite way we have of finding out is to take blood samples from your horses and, pooling this blood, innoculate it into the bloodstream of a horse who has not been exposed to the disease. If no evidence of the disease appears in the innoculated test horse, your horses will be given a clean bill of health and released. However, if swamp fever develops in the test horse, each of your horses must be tested individually to find out which one or more has the disease.
THAT MAKES ABSOFUCKINGLUTELY NO SENSE NONE. NONE AT ALL.
But wait! Remember plot device? Our good friend, racist caricature Tony has arrived with Napoleon in tow. He wants poor Napoleon to be the one that get the Black and Satan’s blood.
“My Nappy…I’m sure he wants it this way,” Tony said more soberly. “He’s-a like brother to the Black and Satan. And now he will have their blood in him. It’s the only way, Meester Veterinary.”
No. No. No. No. No. Christ, poor Napoleon suffers more than any other character in this series with the possible exception of Mrs. Ramsay (whose only appearance in this whole book is to look “plump” at the Belmont back at the beginning).
All the horses are moved to a state quarantine farm even further upstate, and they wait for forty days. Cue montage of Alec spending a lot of time moping around, taking care of the Black and Satan, basically all alone because everyone else has peaced out. (After the vets said for them to leave their forwarding addresses, because 1948!)
It’s fine, though: everyone is healthy! They all make plans to leave the following morning to this long-awaited breeding farm, but plot device strikes again: Alec wakes up in the middle of the night at the hotel to smell smoke and see a forest fire in the distance. He and Henry drive to the farm to see the flames almost there. The vets have let all the horses out, but they’re all just hanging out in a field, except the Black. Alec lets the Black out, but Satan won’t come with them, on account of his daddy issues.
They start to leave but Alec turns back around, and Jim Neville (who just…randomly showed up?) has to restrain Henry from following him, and they both drive away, leaving Alec to his equine-assisted suicide.
Alec uses the Black to chase the other horses to a gate he saw earlier, that leads to a lane that…well, he has no idea where it leads, but at least he admits that in the text.
What follows is a genuinely suspenseful and exciting race through a forest fire. Yes, it’s beyond dumb that all the horses are a-ok with galloping pell-mell through flames, but I would argue that actually this scene works overall. Especially since the point is less to get away from the fire than it is to provide a contrived set of circumstances in which the Black and Satan finally get to have their match race.
Rather than recap the race, I would like to type out the best passage in the book, and perhaps the best scene in the entire series. (If you really need to know, the Black wins by pulling ahead at the last moment.)
“Satan was behind the others when I saw you. Did he catch any of them, Alec?”
“He did, Henry.”
“Then you think he could’ve beaten the in a race. Is that right, Alec?”
“He did beat them, Henry,” Alec returned quietly.
“Y’mean he made up the whole distance?”
Alec nodded.
“I knew he could do it,” the trainer said proudly. “I just knew he could!” It was a long while before Henry asked hesitantly. “Was the Black able to catch ’em, too?” His face was tight-lipped, intense.
“Yes, he did,” Alec returned slowly.
After a long pause, Henry said, “It was a lot to ask of him, carrying your weight.” The trainer turned again to the rear-view mirror and his husky jowls worked convulsively as he added huskily, “Too much of a handicap to expect him to catch Satan as well.” He turned to the boy. “Not a colt like Satan.”
Alec raised his eyes quickly to meet Henry’s gaze. Without hesitation he said, “No, Henry…you couldn’t expect that of him.”
Henry’s heavy jowls relaxed; his tight lips parted in a smile. “We’ve got the finest horses in the world, Alec,” he said almost in awe. “They don’t come any greater than those two. We know that now.”
No objectivity from me, I straight up have tears in my eyes every time I read that scene. Everyone thinks their horse is the best horse in the world, and no one is wrong. Alec, building on the emotional maturity he’s slowly started to achieve through this whole book, reads Henry like an open book. He doesn’t say that Satan lost; he just lets Henry think what he wants, and he just shuts the hell up. He knows the Black is faster, and he’s the only one who needs to know.
They pull in to Hopeful Farm, and just as they’re arriving in the driveway, Henry asks if Alec would do him a favor, and breed the Black to his friend Jimmy Creech’s harness mare. Alec agrees…and we will cover the stupidity of that decision in the next book, The Black Stallion’s Blood Bay Colt.
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ConfessionsofaDressageBarbie says:
That exchange with Henry — I'm not crying, you're crying!
Although some of the tears might be from laughing at sweet zombie Jesus on a pogo stick 😂 I had forgotten about “swamp fever”, but hey, good for Walter Farley to get at least one tiny detail right?
Oooh I'd forgotten about the trotter son, and the Hambletonian (or whatever the race is called, I'm operating off a 15+ year memory haha). I failed at finding these in a Kindle bundle (although someone really should do that), but I did locate a book by Walter's son called the Black Stallion and the Shape Shifter that I'm now dying to read lol.
First, is the a Triple Crown for Arabians? Next, do people really call water buckets pails? Finally, do you think there was a ghostwriter? Like how there were multiple authors for the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys series?
Man, I loved these books as a kid and I have the whole collection. This recap is hilarious.
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How to: garden in areas visited by deer
Do deer wreak havoc in your garden or on your bush regeneration site? If you do, you're not alone! The Illawarra region is currently besieged by several species of feral deer, which have colonised the escarpment and are now moving down into the suburbs. They do immense amounts of damage. Deer can eat and destroy seedlings, trample understorey plants, knock over saplings, and even (fatally) ringbark larger trees.
This by no means the worst a deer can do to a young tree! Image by Judy Lockhart.
Absent a comprehensive regional eradication program, individual landholders are reduced to dealing with the problem garden by garden, and block by block, at our own expense. It shouldn't be this way, but in the meantime, what can you do to repel deer?
There are no easy answers. Fencing your property is one option, though many type of fence will also keep out other species such as wallabies and echidnas. Fencing that is relatively open for the first metre above the ground is more likely to allow other animals to visit.
The informal fencing used on this bush regeneration site is made of weed materials such as Lantana and Privet, woven together to create a temporary barrier. It is designed to exclude deer and wallaby but would also stop other terrestrial animals such as echidnas. Image by Emma Rooksby.
Another possibility is protecting individual plants, although this is labour intensive and also rather unsightly. Protection can be provided using commercially available plant guards, lengths of chicken wire or a range of other materials. For example, fallen branches, branches from woody weeds such as Lantana, carpet offcuts, bamboo matting, prickly plants or even unpalatable shrubs and grasses could be used to surround a plant.
Creatively re-used bamboo matting is used to protect this Pink Hibiscus (H. splendens). Image by Judy Lockhart.
It is also possible to use a combination of plant guards and other materials to deter deer.
Here a plastic tree guard is supplemented with the spiny climber Cockspur Thorn (Maclura cochinchinensis). While effective, this approach is not suitable in
any area where the spines may hurt people! Image by Emma Rooksby.
Local plant species that can help deter deer from attacking tree trunks include:
Cockspur Thorn (Maclura cochinchinensis, pictured above)
Weeping Grass (Microlaena stipoides), which forms extensive mats with tall waving seed-heads that deer will not touch.
Stout Bamboo Grass (Austrostipa ramossisima), which can reach 2m high or more.
The native Raspberries (Rubus spp.) The species that are rarely used in cultivation because they are too spiny or prickly could be of particular value: Molucca Bramble (R. moluccanus var. trilobus) and Bush Lawyer (R. nebulosus).
Knobby Club-rush (Ficinia nodosa)
Tough and sharp-leaved sedges such as the Gahnias (e.g. Red-fruited Sword-sedge, Gahnia sieberi) or the Sword-sedges (Lepidosperma spp.).
Bracken Fern (Pteridium esculentum) - who knew it had a practical use?
Weeping Grass is one species that can be grown around the base of trees or shrubs to help protect them. Its spiky seeds, present from May to January or so, are not liked at all by deer. For the rest of the year, however, this species would provide less protection. Image by Emma Rooksby.
Careful plant selection may reduce the risk of damage by deer, but even plants that are not palatable to deer are often ringbarked or otherwise destroyed by them. Some shrub and tree species that have a reputation as unpalatable to deer include
Blackthorn (Bursaria spinosa)
Mock Olive (Notelaea venosa and N. longifolia), which are also outstandingly tough small trees
Cabbage Palm (Livistona australis)
Veiny Wilkiea (Wilkeia huegeliana)
Prickly-leaved Paperbark (Melaleuca styphelioides)
The native Solanum shrubs such as Kangaroo Apple (S. aviculare) or Devil's Needles (S. stelligerum)
Native Tamarind (Dipologlottis australis) - though in my experience deer will happily rub their antlers against the trunks, so they still need to be protected from that type of damage
Koda (Ehretia acuminata)
Rainforest Senna (Senna acclinis)
Guioa (Guioa semiglauca) - deer will eat this if they are very hungry!
Thinking ahead, it is worth writing to local and state governments to complain about the deer problem and request that a proper eradication program be funded.
How are you tackling deer on your property? Do you have any suggestions to add?
Note: Thanks to Patrician Nagle for input on species unpalatable to deer.
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Many of us grow native plants in our gardens or on the balcony. They're beautiful to look at, attract native birds and animals, and are generally low-maintenance. This blog is intended to encourage and help people interested in growing the local native plants of the Illawarra region in New South Wales, Australia.
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McElroy Metal moves into new Houston plant, service center
BOSSIER CITY, La. (May 8, 2015) – McElroy Metal operations in Houston recently moved into a new manufacturing plant and attached service center to better serve its large customer base in southeast Texas.
“We were able to improve efficiencies and increase capacity with the layout in the new manufacturing facility,” says Matthew Edwards, plant manager. “Ultimately, we’re able to turn around orders substantially quicker.”
The new manufacturing plant is 30,000 square feet and the service center is a 9,000 square foot facility. The move was completed in early 2015 and the company celebrated with an Open House on March 31.
Edwards says McElroy Metal customers doing business at the Houston Service Center are installing residential and architectural roofing as well as working on commercial projects. To serve these customers, the new service center, managed by Bill Harris, features most McElroy Metal profiles, including the 138T and 238T symmetrical standing seam profiles. The service center stocks large quantities of 24-gauge flat sheets in 29 colors, hardware and accessories and is set up to service walk-in customers of small, medium and large operations. With the convenience of being attached to the plant, large orders can be produced and delivered quickly.
The Houston facility also offers onsite roll forming with its purpose-built, fully self-contained truck, “Straight Shooter.” Designed to site form panels directly onto the roof, Straight Shooter can reach eave heights upwards of 30 feet and run continuous length panels up to 200 feet long. This unique service offers the 138T and 238T symmetrical standing seam panels as well as 2-inch Maxima standing seam panels, a wide service area and the additional option of onsite curving.
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Top ten canoe slalom facts to impress your friends
30th May 2018 16th July 2018 barrywade
We understand that learning about canoe slalom for the first time can be a challenge. So, we have compiled our top ten facts to help you along.
By the time of the 2019 World Slalom World Cup we’ll have you talking about canoe slalom at Lee Valley like a die-hard fan.
About canoe slalom – top ten facts
Canoe slalom originated in Switzerland in 1933. It was a summer alternative to slalom skiing, and racers competed on a flatwater course.
Slalom comprises two types of boat: canoe (C) and kayak (K). In canoe, athletes use a single-blade paddle. They are strapped into the boat with their legs bent at the knees and tucked under their body. This is in contrast to the double-bladed paddle used in a seated position in kayak.
Slalom made its Olympic debut as an introduction sport at the 1972 Games in Munich. It was a further 20 years before canoe slalom returned to the Olympic Games. But by this time it had become a core sport.
Slalom is a timed event where competitors navigate a white water course by passing through a combination of upstream and downstream gates. Colour designates the type of gate. Red is for upstream and green for downstream.
Slalom courses are designed so the leading athletes will complete them in a time of between 90 and 110 seconds.
Each course is different but can be a maximum of 300 metres in length and contain a maximum of 25 gates, with a minimum of six upstream gates.
Course designers set the gate patterns with the aim of utilising the water features – eddies, waves and stoppers – to create a competitive course. No two courses are the same.
Athletes can incur time penalties with two-seconds added for a gate touch and 50-seconds for missing a gate.
International competitions have a qualification round followed by a semi final and final with only 10 athletes in the final.
The Olympic programme for the Tokyo 2020 Games will consist of four classes K1 men, K1 women, C1 men, and C1 Women.
Mallory Franklin calls on home crowd support
Five medals for GB at Slalom European Championships
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BHC becomes early voting venue
On Nov. 2-3, Brookhaven College will host voting booths for the 2016 presidential election after a successful campaign to register Brookhaveans to vote.
By Stephon Smith
Photo by Stephon Smith
Jane Hoffman, a volunteer for Dallas County Young Democrats, and Nelda Reid, a volunteer with Univision, helps students, staff and faculty register to vote Sept. 7 in the Commons Courtyard.
Brookhaven College has been designated a Dallas County early voting location. Voters will be able to cast early vote ballots from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 2-3 for the upcoming presidential elections on Nov. 8.
“This is a first for Brookhaven College,” Carrie Schweitzer, director of sustainability, said in an email to The Courier.
The effort was a conjoined campaign initiated by Andrew Deibert, who was service learning and civic engagement coordinator when the process to make Brookhaven a temporary Dallas County early voting location began. This is according to an email chain sent to The Courier by Schweitzer.
The announcement comes off the heels of the Brookhaven Votes! team’s registration drive, which Asmara Saleemi, a government professor and Brookhaven IGNITE adviser, said was one of the largest campaigns of it’s kind in the district, in an email to The Courier.
Students, staff and faculty were able to register to vote on Brookhaven College campus Sept. 7-15, as volunteers visited classrooms and set up tables in the courtyard.
Brookhaven Votes! registered 368 people from Sept. 7-15, Asmara Saleemi, a government professor and Brookhaven IGNITE adviser, said in an email to The Courier.
During the Spring 2016 semester, IGNITE registered nearly 170 students over four days. Saleemi said IGNITE hopes to register more people before the upcoming Nov. 8 presidential election.
The Brookhaven Votes! campaign is a collaborative effort between IGNITE, the Brookhaven Student Government Association, the Green Team Coalition, student volunteers, faculty, college administrators and a team of community volunteers, including Susie McMinn, an exercise physiologist at Pediatrix Cardiology of North Texas.
“We’re the only campus that is doing this big of a voter registration effort, [while] everybody else is doing kind of the traditional, set up a table for a day and hope [students register],” McMinn said.
McMinn added that the efforts of Saleemi and the IGNITE group, as well as SGA’s Brookhaven Votes! campaign resulted in Brookhaven’s large voter registration.
“Everyone has played a role in making this voter registration drive possible,” Saleemi said. “It’s important to get out [and] vote, because it is a fundamental right we have as American citizens, and voting is essential for a well-functioning democracy.”
The campaign’s goal was to register students who reside in Dallas and Denton counties to vote, Saleemi said. The group plans to implement phase two of its effort in October.
Phase two will focus on ensuring registered voters go to the polls in November. Saleemi said Brookhaven Votes! plans on bringing guest speakers to teach students about the changes to the Texas voter ID laws.
The percentage of young voters has been on the decline in recent years. The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement found that nearly 20 percent of 18- to 29-year olds cast ballots for the 2014 election. This constituted the lowest youth turnout ever recorded in federal elections, including presidential elections.
The same metric was 51 percent in 2008 and 45 percent in 2012.
Additionally, the Texas Tribune reported only a little more than 21 percent of Texans aged 18 and older voted in the March 1 primary. This statistic makes Texas the second smallest pool of voting-age participants in the U.S., beating only Louisiana’s 17 percent. Early voting begins Oct. 24 and will end Nov. 4.
Early voting absentee mail-in ballots must be received by Early Voting Clerks by 7 p.m. Election Day to be counted. Requirements and local polling location information can be found at votetexas.gov.
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Equity valuations rebounding, with bleak earnings a wild card
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The floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) stands empty as the building prepares to close indefinitely due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in New York
By Caroline Valetkevitch
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The sharp rebound in equities has pushed widely used measures of valuing U.S. shares to their highest level in years.
Strategists say price-to-earnings ratios could go higher still given monetary stimulus, but huge uncertainty around earnings this year because of the economic fallout from the coronavirus makes for challenges in valuing shares.
Stock prices have risen even as earnings estimates have fallen, lifting multiples that were knocked down in the virus-driven market meltdown. The S&P 500 has recovered more than 25% from its March low following a raft of global stimulus and, more recently, after COVID-19 infections showed signs of peaking in parts of the United States.
The S&P 500’s P/E ratio, based on earnings estimates for the next four quarters, is now at 20.1, the highest in at least 15 years, according to IBES data from Refinitiv as of Friday. That’s up from about 14 just last month.
The forward P/E for Europe’s STOXX 600 is at 14.6, not far from the 15.3 level it reached on Feb. 26, and well above its recent low of 11.1 in March, based on Refinitiv’s data.
Meanwhile, analysts expect earnings for S&P 500 companies to drop 17.9% in 2020 from the previous year, the IBES data shows. That is much steeper than the 3.5% decline estimated at the start of the month.
“In certain cases, the valuations are not necessarily showing the true picture,” said Peter Cardillo, chief market economist at Spartan Capital Securities in New York.
First-quarter earnings for S&P 500 companies are expected to have declined 14.8% from the year-ago quarter, while second-quarter earnings are forecast to fall 33.3%.
Analysts’ earnings expectations could fall further, giving investors further reason to question current multiples.
Strategists see problems with European equity valuations as well.
“The P may be a little bit higher but not too stretched,” said Michael Bell, global market strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. “It’s more that, it’s that the E is probably too optimistic.”
Referring to the current forward P/E for European equities, Goldman Sachs strategists wrote in a note: “If we think that the bottom-up consensus is too high, then this is pretty meaningless.”
Figuring out the extent to which the virus outbreak has hurt corporate profits has been difficult for analysts since many companies have been pulling guidance.
But the Federal Reserve’s stimulus could pave the way for even higher multiples.
“The Fed has picked up the mantle of ‘whatever it takes,’ and so has Congress,” said Quincy Krosby, chief market strategist at Prudential Financial in Newark, New Jersey. “So between monetary and fiscal policy, they have crossed into each other’s realms to help cushion the economy, so the economy can come back as quickly as possible.”
(Reporting by Caroline Valetkevitch; additional reporting by Joice Alves in London; Editing by Alden Bentley and Leslie Adler)
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Blog Tour Review and Giveaway: Wild Iris Ridge by RaeAnne Thayne
July 31, 2014 July 22, 2014 Mary Blog Tour, CBB Book Promotions, Contemporary Romance, HQN, NetGalley, RaeAnne Thayne, Series, Small town fiction
Welcome to my tour stop for Wild Iris Ridge by RaeAnne Thayne. This is an adult contemporary romance published by Harlequin. The tour runs July 21-31 with reviews, author interviews and guest posts. Be sure to check out the Tour Page & Schedule.
Wild Iris Ridge by RaeAnne Thayne
Release: July 2014
Imprint: Harlequin HQN
A big-city, high-powered advertising executive and a small-town firefighter learn that no matter where you started or what you’ve lost, if you open your heart, you can find joy and love again. WILD IRIS RIDGE is the latest book inUSA TODAY bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne’s charming Hope’s Crossing series.
Synopsis: Lucy Drake and Brendan Caine have only one thing in common… And it’s likely to tear them apart. Because it was Brendan’s late wife, Jessie—and Lucy’s best friend—who’d brought them together in the first place. And since Jessie’s passing, Brendan’s been distracted by his two little ones…and the memory of an explosive kiss with Lucy years before his marriage. Still, he’ll steer clear of her. She’s always been trouble with a capital T. Lucy couldn’t wait to shed her small-town roots for the big city. But now that she’s back in Hope’s Crossing to take care of the Queen Anne home her late aunt has left her, she figures seeing Brendan Caine again is no big deal. After all, she’d managed to resist the handsome fire chief once before, but clearly the embers of their attraction are still smoldering…. (publisher)
My take: Wild Iris Ridge is the follow-up book to Christmas in Snowflake Canyon (the first book I read in the Hope’s Crossing series). It centers around Brendan,one of the Caine boys, and Lucy, the girl he had a brief but memorable history with – before he married her cousin. I promise, it’s not confusing when you read the book ;-). I enjoyed their story and understood their reluctance to start anything more than a friendship even when they both realized they had strong feelings for each other. RaeAnne Thayne paced the story perfectly. I also enjoyed the not-too-sacharine scenes with Brendan’s children. I loved that Lucy introduced young Faith to Anne of Green Gables. As Lucy, Brendan and his kids are working through their story Brendan’s dad has a storyline of his own. Even though I’ve only read one other book in the series I can tell Dermot’s story has been a part of most, if not all, of the previous books. Lucy’s step-sister Crystal also figures into the book. Lucy is able to do for Crystal what her great-aunt did for Lucy years earlier – she gave her a place to call home and be loved. This is a nice series and I’m looking forward to catching up with the first five books. Recommended to fans of small town contemporary romance and RaeAnne Thayne. 4 stars
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USA TODAY bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne loves words. This led her to a fifteen-year career in journalism as a newspaper reporter and editor. But through it all, she dreamed of writing the kind of stories she loved best, romance, and has since published more than 40 titles. RaeAnne finds inspiration in the rugged northern Utah mountains, where she lives with her hero of a husband and their children. She loves to hear from readers and can be reached through her website, RaeAnneThayne.com and Facebook.
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Mini Book Haul
November 13, 2020 Posted in book recommendation
Recently Big Bad Wolf Books, Sri Lanka conducted a sale for some famous books which were much affordable. Being a Classic novel admirer we got our hands on some amazing books which had a fair amount of price. This post is a mini book haul of it.
When you speak of classic many famous books come to your mind Little Women, Go set a watchman, The woman in white are some of them. We also purchased a book of one of the best selling author of the present named Murder house. The reviews of the books would be updated in the next posts. Scroll down to find out some information about the books.
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Little Women is one of the classic novel which is cherished among many readers. The four March sisters set good examples and motivates the young readers of the book. The novel is based on the author’s early life. The famous novel was written by the author Louisa May Alcott and was first published in two volumes. Little women is also adapted into a film. The review of this book would be our next review and if you are a classic reader, you must have this book in your shelf.
Go set a watchman
Go Set a Watchman is said to be the sequel of To Kill a Mockingbird but has captured everyone’s heart with a different story. The novel is said to be unforgettable for the humanity of the book, wisdom, humor and so on. The book was written by Harper Lee after his prize winning novel To kill a mocking bird. It was first published in 2015 and the book was awarded with the Goodreads Choice Awards for the best fiction.
The woman in white was written by Wilkie Collins and was his fifth published classic novel. The book was written in 1859 and is adored for its mystery. The Woman in white is said to be in the Victorian genre which is mixed with gothic horror and psychology. Such books always makes wonders to the readers. The book is also adapted into films. The review of every books would be updated soon.
The Murder House was published in 2015 and is said to be a Mystery/Thriller novel which holds suspense. The book was written by James Peterson and David Ellis. The summary of the story of the detective Jenna Murphy would be sure to make the readers curious to read. James Peterson is said to be one of the best selling writers and believe that the story would be interesting. You would be able to read our review of the mystery book soon.
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Ah, Little Women was the book that got me interested in reading classics!
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The Mercury News: While Trump Tweets, Newsom Leads On Health Care
While President Trump and congressional Republicans roll back national progress toward universal health care, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes changes to improve health outcomes, reduce the number of uninsured Californians and lower prescription drug prices. Newsom’s strategy puts him on a path to fulfill his campaign promises for universal health care and lower drug costs in California. (1/22)
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Gov. Gavin Newsom set down a marker for his administration’s approach to healthcare policy on its very first day, when he unveiled a strikingly comprehensive package of reform proposals aimed at improving access to care and lowering its costs. ... Newsom’s proposals thrilled healthcare advocates inside and outside the state, as they should. (Michael Hiltzik, 1/18)
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In case you haven’t noticed, stem cell clinics are popping up everywhere. There are hundreds across the country, especially in California. The clinics peddle “vegan stem cell facials” or “stem cell vaginal rejuvenations” and claim the miracle cells can treat autism, baldness, dementia, diabetes, arthritis and paralysis all with a quick injection. If it sounds too good to be true, it is. There is no good scientific evidence the pricey treatments work, and there is growing evidence that some are dangerous, causing blindness, tumors and paralysis. Medical associations, the federal government and even Consumer Reports have all issued stern warnings to patients about the clinics. (Usha Lee McFarling, 1/23)
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Audiology Advocacy
The CAA Board of Directors and committees strive to advocate for audiologists all over Canada by providing a unified perspective on issues related to the professional of Audiology. For example, CAA:
Contributes significantly to the advocacy work of the Canadian Infant Hearing Task Force (CIHTF). CIHTF has a multidisciplinary research and advocacy program aimed at making early hearing detection and intervention programs available across Canada. Progress: National government and media announcements, 2 Canadian Paediatrics Society conferences and more planned, CAA conference, and planning a meeting with Federal Minister of Health.
Participates in joint initiatives with federal health funding agencies to optimize funding of hearing health services and efficient processing of claims for consumers.
Meets with Senators and both Federal and Provincial Members of Parliament to increase awareness of the impact of hearing loss.
Supports regional projects to lobby for improvements in hearing health delivery.
Works with the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association to connect with consumers.
Participated in the work to build national standards leading towards entry to practise exams for Canadian and International Audiologists to practise across Canada.
CAA is working with the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery to implement direct referral of patients to ENTs in all provinces to improve patient outcomes.
CAA is working towards a National Hearing Strategy and implementation with the Hearing Health Alliance of Canada including professional, industry, consumer and charitable organizations in hearing health across Canada. Planning a major event in May 2020 with Federal government. Progress to last year: we met with over 150 senators, MPs and MPPs and presented an invited talk to a House of Commons Standing Committee.
Participated in activities leading to Bill C-81, the Federal Accessibility Act. Continuing to support implementation of recommendations.
The Canadian Adult Coalition will be presenting at a Family Practise conference this year.
Standardized Professional Guidelines
Working alongside like-minded organizations, CAA plays an integral role in producing and maintaining practice and protocol guidelines that advance and protect the profession. In 2009, CAA, as part of the Canadian Interorganizational Steering Group for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, helped to develop and distribute Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines. In 2010, the team undertook the development of guidelines for the assessment and management of auditory processing disorders in children and adults.
Public Awareness and Marketing Support
The recent year saw a large outreach of public awareness of the impact of hearing loss at different stages of life and the importance of both preventing hearing loss and managing it. Awareness media through major digital journals resulted in above industry standard of 45% click through rate. Similar messaging ran for 1 week each in two CBC daily podcasts having the greatest download rate. CAA provides marketing tips and materials such as posters to help Audiologists support their own communication and promotional campaigns.
Interviews on national and local TV/podcasts plus daily social media posts. We field many queries through our Website and Journal and connect people to service providers.
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Discounted Conference fees: 23rd CAA Conference and Exhibition
The CAA Conference & Exhibition will be held at the Delta Grand Marriott Hotel, Kelowna, B.C. October 13-16, 2021. CAA members receive a significant discount on conference registration.
CAA Webinars
CAA members receive free access to CAA Educational webinars in real time or archived to view at your leisure.
CAA members receive a 20% discount on the advanced online webinars designed for use in Canada provided by A.T. Still University.
Find an Audiologist App
CAA Members can sign up for this self marketing app. This will enable the public to ‘Find An Audiologist’ who serves specific age groups and specialties in a designated areas.
Education, Communication and Research
CAA members receive significant discounts on registration for our internationally acclaimed CAA Conference and Exhibition with growing attendance.
CAA members have free access to webinars with international & Canadian speakers.
Members have free access to a blog and special articles of interest to Audiologists.
Guidelines, Scoping articles and position papers are available on our website.
CAA membership supports the Canadian Audiologist journal, the most read online audiology journal in Canada.
Posts to our newsletter, website and social media keep our community up to date.
CAA provides an annual grant of $5,000 or 2 X $2,500 for clinical research.
Audiologist’s Marketing and Engagement Resources
The Audiologist’s Marketing Toolkit provides an overview of basic marketing principles and ideas relevant to clinical audiologists.
Videos, slide shows and posters are available for Audiologists to promote hearing health in their community activities.
Audiology fact sheets are available to educate your patients/clients
Audiology 101 is a member only PPT presentation for Audiologists to teach Family Practitioners and others about Hearing Health and Audiology services.
Supporting Future Audiologists
CAA encourages the growth of our profession by supporting audiology students and early career practitioners.
5 student academic award winners receive a free conference registration
25 student volunteers receive free conference registration
Popular face to face annual networking/mentorship activity
Opportunities to submit posters and contributed conference talks
Students save on membership and conference registration
Students gain valuable experience as members of Board committees
Students have published in the Canadian Audiologist online journal
A bursary assists with conference travel expenses for one or more students
Early career graduates have lower conference registration and membership fees
CAA facilitates career mobility by providing an active career board and introducing members to leaders in the profession.
Advocating Change to Legislators, Industry and Education
CAA collaborates with many organizations and associations to initiate reforms in the profession.
Ongoing relations with Federal Healthcare Partners (FHP), Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), Third Party Payers such as Blue Cross, and the NIHB Secretariat, enables CAA to affect positive change (e.g., fees) for patients/clients of audiologists. Ongoing issues discussed, but not limited to, include:
Client eligibility for hearing aids
Response time related to requests for prior authorization
Ability of audiologists to prescribe hearing aids for our third party payers, in particular our Non-insured Health Benefits clients
Appropriate fees for services
CAA’s Disability Tax Credit (DTC) Committee has also been established to advocate change to the wording contained in the eligibility criteria under the DTC as it applies to individuals who are hard of hearing. CAA has been working closely with CHHA, providing audiological expertise and support around matters related to the DTC. CAA Members download the Tax Tips.
As part of the Concerned About Classrooms Coalition, CAA is helping to enhance the learning environment of millions of children and the vocal health of Canadian teachers.
Advocacy Activities of the CAA with the Hearing Health Alliance of Canada
This is an update on the advocacy activities of the Canadian Academy of Audiology as a member of Hearing Health Alliance of Canada as of April 8, 2019. Two years ago, a small group of organizations began discussions on forming a National Alliance to raise awareness of the impact of unmanaged hearing loss, the need for prevention of hearing loss and the urgency to act towards building a national strategy for hearing health. A second group of organizations began similar work in June of last year. Both groups joined together to continue the work of a Hearing Health Alliance of Canada.
The governance of the Alliance is founded on the principle that many professions, consumers, fund raisers, researchers and companies have roles in ensuring a healthy and vibrant hearing health system in Canada. All these organizations have one major objective in common: to raise awareness and to address solutions to our failing hearing health care system in Canada.
The Hearing Health Alliance of Canada (HHAC) is a collaborative partnership between the Hearing Instrument Practitioners of Ontario, the Canadian Academy of Audiology, the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, the Canadian Hearing Instrument Practitioners Society, Cochlear Canada Inc., The Hearing Foundation of Canada and the Hearing Industry Association of Canada. Find out more about ongoing advocacies.
More Awareness Building Activities
Places articles and advertising about Audiology and hearing health in national publications distributed to millions of Canadians through digital and print media.
Interviews on national and local TV plus daily social media posts. We field many queries through our Website and Journal and connect people to service providers.
The FindAnAudiolgist.ca is a member-only benefit to connect the public with Audiologists.
Audiology 101 is a member-only PPT presentation for Audiologists in teach Family Practitioners and others about Hearing Health and Audiology services.
CAA members Receive a 20% Discount on A.T Still University Graduate Webinars
Join Or Renew Your Membership Today!
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Five Questions With Wesley Attew
Photo Credit: Jack Madeley
Vancouver, BC-based singer-songwriter Wesley Attew has unveiled his new single, “Black Dawn“.
The single was recorded in the winter of 2019 at Light Machine Records in Vancouver, BC. It was Produced, Mixed and Engineered by Jeff Zipp and Mastered by Brock McFarlane at CPS Mastering.
“Black Dawn” is the third single and the oldest song written to appear on Wesley Attew’s upcoming EP, Where Do We Go From Here. Penned in 2016 at the time of the previous US Election and UK Brexit Vote, it is purely a coincidence that the song will now be released amidst the chaos of the 2020 elections. This is a protest song at the core full of surrealist imagery. It expresses the frustrations found in the seemingly inescapable constraints of our democracies and leaves us questioning how we form our opinions when we are surrounded by a confusing media onslaught. At times, we are left to vote for the lesser of two evils.
Check out the video for “Black Dawn” below, and find out more about Wesley via our Five Questions With segment.
Care to introduce yourself to our readers?
I’m Wesley Attew, an English born, Vancouver based singer-songwriter. I grew up in a small town in England but I spent my late teens and early twenties travelling and working around Australia, Asia and the Middle East. In 2015, I immigrated to Toronto, Canada and formed my first music project as a solo act.
I have been an avid music listener and fan my whole life, but being a songwriter and musician is something that came later. I first picked up the guitar in my early twenties and I’ve been learning to craft my own songs ever since.
Tell us a bit about your music and writing style.
I would say my sound falls somewhere inside the Modern Folk Pop / Singer-Songwriter genres and leans towards the cinematic side of things. I usually perform as a solo act with electric guitar and a one-man-band style kick drum, a company called ‘Farmer Foot Drum’ make these fantastic percussion instruments.
I think I am first and foremost a songwriter, I started writing poetry and small scribbles of what would later become lyrics while I was travelling and those experiences definitely play a huge part in what I do and the way my music feels.
When I was growing up I listened to such a wide array of music from Indie Rock to Ska to Electronic, but if I had to pinpoint an original influence it would be seeing a live video of Bob Dylan performing Mr Tambourine Man. I think seeing that made me realize the true power of songs and how once they are out in the world they aren’t really yours anymore. I try to be as diverse as possible in my writing, whether it is an outward expression of the culture we are surrounded by, to more personal introspective songs. I think songs can be about anything and influence comes from everywhere.
What have you been doing to keep creative during the Pandemic?
Honestly, it has been an absolute whirlwind. Before the pandemic, I was working 40hrs a week and focusing on music whenever I had the chance. After I was laid off back in March things were very uncertain at first, but I think I realised very quickly that I had a massive opportunity to dedicate everything to music for the first time in my life.
I had been playing a ton of shows these first few years in Vancouver to help me find my feet in the scene, so when the pandemic hit it was actually a great chance for a break from those. This year gave me the chance to shift my focus to so many other areas of my music career. How to market myself, promote a record, video edit, play the piano and collaborate with other artists, just to name a few.
Amongst all this, my main focus from the start has revolved around releasing my upcoming EP “Where Do We Go From Here”. I finished recording it at the end of 2019 with Jeff Zipp, who is the fantastic producer behind Light Machine Records and this year seemed like my best shot at starting to put out this record.
I think this year has been full of so many ups and downs for me and my fellow artists, but I have definitely learnt more about the industry and my place in it than I ever could have imagined.
If you were asked to suggest only one of your songs for someone to hear, which would it be?
Right now I think “Black Dawn”, it is my latest single and I had been waiting to release this song for a while. You can find it on all streaming platforms and there will be a performance art music video following up the track on December 16th. This was shot by my long time collaborator Jack Madeley who is an insanely talented Vancouver, Photographer and Videographer.
Canadian Beats is all about Canadian music, so who are your current favourite Canadian bands/ artists?
I have honestly learnt of so many fantastic Canadian artists since immigrating here so it is getting tougher and tougher to choose. I would have to say Leif Vollebekk is one of my favourites, he is spinning on the regular for me. I also love Donovan Woods, Valley, The Arkells, Arcade Fire, City And Colour, Mac Demarco.
I also can’t sign off without shouting out some of my favourite BC-based acts: Luca Fogale, Small Town Artillery, Sam Lynch, Elle Wolf, Sam Balson, The Long War, Paul Caldwell.
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Home » Publications » CLARA Briefing – Climate Action in the Land Sector: Treading carefully
CLARA Briefing – Climate Action in the Land Sector: Treading carefully
This briefing, published by the Climate, Land, Ambition and Rights Alliance – CLARA –, has been endorsed by Carbon Market Watch.
Climate action must be urgently scaled up to limit global warming. Action in the land sector is critical and necessary for achieving the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting planetary warming to 1.5° or well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels.
The land sector is already playing an increasingly important role in climate action. Poor land use practices can and have caused massive releases of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from carbon stocks. Good practice is essential to limit further releases, and to protect and increase the existing carbon storage capacity of the land sector.
Parties must remember, however, that land serves multiple functions – providing food, homes, habitats, water, livelihoods, and much more. These must all be taken into consideration, or else biodiversity and human rights – such as food security and the land rights of rural communities and indigenous peoples – will suffer. The principles in the preamble to the Paris
Agreement, including safeguarding food security and respecting human rights, must be operationalised and fully integrated into all policies relating to land. The Paris Agreement further emphasises building adaptation and resilience to anticipated climate change. Nowhere is this more important than agriculture, which is particularly susceptible to climate impacts.
Land use must therefore be considered carefully as countries come together with international bodies, civil society organisations and other interested parties, to agree the rules and methods that will be used to turn the Paris Agreement into effective, achievable action.
The Climate, Land, Ambition and Rights Alliance (CLARA) calls on parties to tread carefully as they consider strategies for climate action in the land sector, and argues that they must:
Ensure:
Food security and human rights;
Free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) and full and effective participation of indigenous peoples and local communities at all stages – including from the project planning and design phase;
Halting of deforestation and degradation, and protection and restoration of degraded forests and ecosystems;
Security of land rights, including collective land rights;
Counting of emissions from the burning of biomass;
Reduction of non-carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from industrialised agriculture systems, such as methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O);
Agro-ecological approaches for agricultural adaptation strategies;
A scaling-up of climate finance and addressing the particularly large gap in adaptation finance.
Attempts to use terrestrial carbon sinks to offset fossil carbon emissions;
Unreliable accounting for soil carbon removals;
Harmful geo-engineering experiments or large-scale land use for Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS);
Strategies that increase the risk of forced land acquisitions from indigenous peoples and local communities;
Counterproductive “Climate Smart Agriculture” approaches.
This briefing published by the Climate, Land, Ambition and Rights Alliance – CLARA – has been endorsed by Carbon Market Watch.
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Obituary - CHARLES SHERMAN BYRNE
Charles Sherman, son of Charles Hanriford and Editha Adaline Byrne, was born in Cedar County, Missouri, December 18, 1869; departed this life October 4, 1929 at his home in Kincaid, lllinois at the age of 59 years, 9 months, and 16 days.
His father and mother moved to Illinois when he was a small boy settling in Richland County but later moving to Clay County, where Charles grew to manhood.
In early manhood he was converted and united with the Conley Chapel M. E. church under the ministry of Rev. Manifold. He later moved his membership to Sailor Springs M. E. Church.
He was united in marriage to Adda Kearney of Sailor Springs, Illinois, June 3, 1904. Unto this union was born six boys all of whom are still living except Vernon Lester who died at the age of sixteen months.
Mr. and Mrs. Byrne spent most of their married life in Kincaid, where Charles worked as carpenter in the lines. He had many warm friends among his fellow workmen and was liked by all who knew him. He was a devoted husband, a loving father and brother, and a true friend.
Two brothers, Edgar and Arthur, and one sister Mrs. Johnson have preceded him in death.
He leaves to mourn his departure Adda, his loving companion, five boys, Russell Lowell, Robert Clifton, Raymond Donald, Herman Roscoe, and Walter Eugene all of Kincaid, Illinois; also two brothers, Dr. Elmer Byrne of Kansas City, Missouri and George Byrne of Sailor Springs, Illinois, three sisters, Mrs. Ida Erwin of Louisville, Illinois, Mrs. Temperance Paine and Mrs. Bertha Weaver of Sailor Springs, besides many other relatives and friends.
"He has been called from hurt and strife,
From all the ills which fall to flesh and clay,
He has been raised unto an ampler life.
Nor should we mourn too much who still must stay."
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Breaking News: Trump Hits Back at Pelosi, Threatening Her Trip to See Troops
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China increases restrictions on internet
The Chinese language authorities have been ramping up tighter manipulate of its net inside the beyond 12 months. The modern set of latest regulations launched by way of the Our on-line world Administration of China (CAC) provides extra obstacles on what information may be created and disbursed by online platforms. However the largest new rule: Every editorial body of workers ought to be permitted by way of the country wide or nearby authorities net office.
The brand new regulations, as listed on the CAC’s website,
Cross into effect on June 1st. After that, any weblog, website, forum, search engine, instant messaging app or comparable information-distributing platform have to have a celebration-sanctioned body of workers, in line with Reuters. Every worker must be taught at and get credentials from the primary government. internet providers must also abide with the aid of these media regulations. Finally, a brand new statute calls for domestic agencies considering partnerships with foreign entities or accepting outside funding must get clearance from the Country internet Records workplace.
these are the state-of-the-art policies with the aid of China’s President Xi Jinping in a clear attempt to make bigger the birthday celebration’s manage of the internet flowing out to the nation’s residents. A number of the efforts his Administration has made within the ultimate 12 months are brazenly restrictive like the harsh cyber security laws launched ultimate November and making VPNs illegal again in January. Others, like the simply-announced Chinese Wikipedia to be launched in 2018, appear to be impacting public want with birthday celebration-accredited content. We will see whether these new policies permit media systems to hold any of their already-dwindled independence.
The Top Attractions In China That Are A Must Sight To See
The maximum populated u. S . in the world, China is an area filled with cultural and historic importance. It’s also the world’s 2nd largest united states in phrases of a region, beaten handiest by Russia on this regard. Despite the fact that during current years China has won a number of publicity due to high levels of air pollution, however, there are still many locations in the full-size lands of China that you can visit without being tormented by the seasonal smog. Here is our list of visitor points of interest in China that are a must place to visit. Upload those in your bucket listing and start planning your journey right now!
1. The Brilliant Wall of China
The Super Wall of China is probably China’s maximum prized possession and is an area for thousands of people to visit all around the international. One forte of this area is the truth that it is possibly the handiest structure on our planet that may be been visible from the moon without the resource of a telescope. This changed into built by way of the Ming Dynasty of China and it took them over 2 a long time to peer it is of completion. Other then this the Wall has a variety of myths and legends attached to it. And you’re a person who believes in long misplaced tales then you definitely could really enjoy going Right here and interacting with the locals.
2. Forbidden City
The Forbidden City is the largest piece on historic civilization that has made it to our instances. This hauntingly beautiful a part of China is a UNESCO international History Web page and is a place that is visited by using millions of humans all the yr round. This City becomes domestic to China’s ruling families for greater than 500 years. It has almost 1000 rooms that are full of historical artifacts and Other such valuable gadgets which can be representatives of China’s sizeable cultural records. The palace additionally has a built-in the museum this is stated to considered one of the biggest cultural museum inside the world.
3. Potala Palace This palace is likewise a UNESCO
Global Heritage Web site and its production took more than 50 years. This palace is subdivided into sections – the white and the red palace. The white palace turned into the home of the Dalai Lama and has stated to house many of China’s best emperors. This location has the ability to mesmerize its visitors and also offers you the pleasureful perception into how the vintage Chinese language civilization lived.
Air Conditioning Increases the Incidence of Asthma
Technological miracles have made our lives simpler and convenient. It has grown to be viable to govern our surroundings and work as consistent with our convenience. However, in spite of these extra special modifications, we’ve got emerge as more at risk of some of ailments and issues. For example, asthma a breathing difficulty, which was an earlier notion to be prompted by means of pollutants, because of motors and factories has now discovered to be precipitated in large part by way of allergens at home. Apart from dust and smoke, this breathing hardship is likewise because of household home equipment inclusive of air conditioners. It’s miles vital to note extraordinary human beings react otherwise to the temperature adjustments. For asthmatics, variations in temperatures frequently bring about a sudden assault. This explains why air conditioners are taken into consideration dangerous for asthmatics.
Considerably, studies reports recommend that people
Running in rooms in which air conditioners continue to be on for extra than seven hours are much more likely to be afflicted by bronchial asthma than those who do no longer live in air conditioned rooms for longer hours. That is additionally because the air conditioners have a damaging impact in rooms that could have pollen and dirt debris. Precipitated by these revelations, some of the asthmatics are actually choosing fresh air over the air conditioned rooms that they have come to be so used to. Furthermore, docs are also visible recommending their asthmatic patients to show off their ACs whilst no longer required.
Asthmatics who stay near beaches are advised to
Go for walks normal as regular walks on the beach can assist them to inhale clean air. extra importantly, to lessen their dependence on aircon structures, people are seen maintaining their windows open throughout the day and nighttime times. It is now broadly believed that by maintaining the air conditioners off, asthmatics can’t most effective limit sudden asthma attacks but additionally play a crucial position in retaining nature.
Restrictions and Prohibited Goods When Shipping To France
Many people come face-to-face difficulties with the objects they mail to a different u. S . or territory. Extra frequently than no longer, the individual that despatched the applications was no longer able to verify if the commodity he becomes sending belongs to the list of illegitimate or limited merchandise. At times, a terrific that would seem benign might be banned at the customs. There are, of a path, the shipments you may no longer deliver wherever, together with the French Republic, such as coins, human remains, firearms, treasured but unlawful animal elements, such as ivory, live animals, especially endangered species, grownup paraphernalia, postage stamps and so forth. Before sending the object to France, one ought to overview the entire listing of disallowed gadgets.
Similarly to the limitations defined above
Every country or territory could have a sure organization of illegitimate merchandise or limited goods which ought to have unique consent. A allow is wanted to mail farming commodities, twin-use products, paintings, antiques, cosmetics, textiles, alcoholic beverages, physician prescribed or non-prescription substances, and biological reagents. Power liquids are disallowed for import in France as resulting from several guidelines imposed by means of the French Organisation for Food Protection. Gambling-related products can be despatched best to casinos and could only come from selected providers. It’s far viable to discover More by calling the chamber of trade. Dangerous goods can be mailed however simplest if you have a settlement with some specific shippers which include DHL and in case you get a permit. Jewels will want to be attached to an intensive bill and want to admire decided on limits. Knives and blades that are over 21 centimeters want certification and plants and seeds first should be checked out Earlier than moving into France. All stuff that hails from Iran is not allowed.
Earlier than transport items to France,
You furthermore might satisfactory take heed to certain requisites for sure merchandise. Animal solutions ought to be sent with a fitness certificate, carpets and comparable objects ought to include size and weight and statistics bearing on its composition, films are required be observed by certification that pertains to some info, and Food supplements are imposed with several limits. You’re prohibited from sending mineral water, and as for footwear, you must pay taxes which negate the consequences of dumping. Kid’s toys need a certificate of Conformity, and a textual content label with records is required to accompany video games. Vitamin supplements may be categorized as medicine and must be affixed with documents that specify the composition.
You are prohibited from sending mineral water, and as for shoes, you must pay taxes which negate the effects of dumping. Children’s toys need a Certificate of Conformity, and a text label with information is required to accompany video games. Vitamin supplements can be labeled as medicine and have to be affixed to documents that explain the composition.
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Did Kamala Harris lift her “Fweedom” story from a 1965 Playboy interview with Martin Luther King Jr.?…
So it turns out Kamala Harris lifted her "Fweedom" story from a 1965 Playboy interview with Martin Luther King, by Alex Haley. Much thanks to @EngelsFreddie for spotting the similarityhttps://t.co/zDONW4Ueqs pic.twitter.com/yQuWZHYEMz
— Q. Anthony (ɔpɛ asem) (@andraydomise) January 4, 2021
Comparison below:
Kamala’s story featured in elle:
Senator Kamala Harris started her life’s work young. She laughs from her gut, the way you would with family, as she remembers being wheeled through an Oakland, California, civil rights march in a stroller with no straps with her parents and her uncle. At some point, she fell from the stroller (few safety regulations existed for children’s equipment back then), and the adults, caught up in the rapture of protest, just kept on marching. By the time they noticed little Kamala was gone and doubled back, she was understandably upset. “My mother tells the story about how I’m fussing,” Harris says, “and she’s like, ‘Baby, what do you want? What do you need?’ And I just looked at her and I said, ‘Fweedom.’”
From Martin Luther King Jr. Playboy Interview (1965):
I never will forget a moment in Birmingham when a white policeman accosted a little Negro girl, seven or eight years old, who was walking in a demonstration with her mother. “What do you want?” the policeman asked her gruffly, and the little girl looked him straight in the eye and answered, “Fee-dom.” She couldn’t even pronounce it, but she knew. It was beautiful…
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Literary Fiction Rears Its Ugly Head Again
May 31, 2003 August 1, 2018 Brian J. Noggle
In my never-ending cycle of market research (can it be a market if I never sell anything?), I picked up a copy of Gentlemen’s Quarterly (save yer click, no content, just “offer” of a subscription and the cover), which somehow gets published every month. Aside from the eyecandy cover phototeeenay on Eva Mendez, ranked SOTSF (Some Of That + Small Fries), GQ includes some articles, a piece of criticism, and Heaven help me, a Short Story.
So the plot of “Side Angle Side”, this month’s obra, is: Married middle-aged editor of an alternative weekly paper goes for an illicit weekend with the young hot pants up-and-coming writer. They share some joints and some sex, and then she gets weird on him and they get kicked out of the cabin they’d rented, he drives them home, she’s weirder on him, he goes home to his wife and young child, and hot pants writes something weird and resigns. I didn’t count, but it looks like it took several thousand words.
This story seemed like deja vu all over again. Didn’t I just read that story in Harper’s? No, wait, it was a college professor going off with a student, or maybe a struggling writer and a teenage bookstore clerk.
Let’s face it, literary fiction in the slicks is too much like Mad Libs for the intelligentsia in mid-life crises. Aside from the occasional sprinkling of pieces containing Cause-of-the-Week imaginings of what it was like to be an oppressed member of the opposite sex in the past or some sort of deviant (sorry, rebellious oppressed spirit), old-dude-sleeping-with-hot-young-chick again (or for once) is all they got. It’s the snooty equivalent of a Penthouse letter, and not as titillating.
As every single protagonist in literary fiction could tell you, Thoreau said that most men lead lives of quiet desperation. Because life is the constant struggle against the entropy that the cold universe offers as the only alternative, I guess the desperate struggle sort of makes sense. But it’s the quiet part that might bug literary authors. Perhaps they, and their protagonists, would rather rage, rage against the dying of the light by fornicating and affecting adolescence. Here in the Midwest, we rage against the dying of the light by getting up in the morning and going to work.
Maybe once, or twice, this problem, undoubtedly first discovered by Literary writers, of growing older and the hypothesis “struggling through casual sex is good” could have been interesting. If the protagonist had grown, or learned something, or maybe just regretted. Instead, the drugs, booze, and sex have just become Largest-Ball-Of-Twine tourist attractions in the same landscape of quiet desperation that other people, with real jobs, travel through without making those particular stops. Instead, each writer goes through his or her (paging Ms. Jong) own struggle, which includes a lot of humping with no resolution. The protagonists, and the authors, don’t seem to get past it.
While I wait for some writer to arise, somehow fighting through the tenured culture of the established writers and established subject matter for the dogmatic slicks and orthodox university presses, to go all Hemingway on the literary bunch and break their walking sticks of his or her head, I’ll continue to prefer the genre stylings of science fiction, fantasy, and mystery. The types of short stories and novels wherein the protagonists confront a problem and overcome it. Well, not always, but the struggle’s admirable.
Of course, I could start the revolution, but I don’t have time. After I finish meddling with this sci-fi piece I have open in another window, I have to get to bed. I have to work on Monday.
A Blogger Brethren
Looks like I am not the only blogger who’s shopping a book and who links incessantly to his wife. This pseudopsalms fellow does the same.
Automation Threatens My Job!
I never thought it would happen to me, but /. has shown me that scientists have built a robot that can do what I do.
Once my employer gets one of these, I’ll be pounding the pavement looking for a new job or sitting at home eating bon mots while I live on my beautiful wife’s bountiful developer dollars.
Long Live Mozilla and the Re-Ascendent <blink> Tag!
I cannot help but recommend that you download the Mozilla Web browser. Not only does pop-under ad blocking come free (and very accurately!), but it accurately renders the oft-maligned <blink> tag. To illustrate, you only need to view today’s posts in Mozilla, or go to Lambert Field, the official Web site of the St. Louis airport and the place I first noticed the suhweet blinking.
Party like it’s 1995!
Trivia To Make Them Wonder
A ninety minute porn film has a six page script. Drop that nugget into conversation mysteriously-but-knowingly sometime.
It’s better if you don’t mention you learned it from Business 2.0.
I Was Just Mocking Negra Modelo Yesterday
In a conversation with friends last night, I told some friends that Negra Modelo beer was unpalatable, and that the definition of a Mexican dark beer is beer that is made downstream from las maquiladoras.
James Lileks, in his alway-amusing column “The Bleat”, disagrees. He dislikes Corona, but can consume Negra Modelo. Of course, I don’t care for Corona, Negra Modelo, or Heineken (the other beer in his column, which takes issue with a Wall Street Journal ranking of favorite beers).
Corona, the number one beer in the United States? What a travesty! What about Guinness Draught?!
Although one thing that Guinness, Heineken, or any American beer lacks is a young, attractive woman billionaire running the show. Grupo Modelo has Maria Aramburuzabala, a bachelorette last time I checked. (Attention, my bachelor reader!)
There’s only one way to top a wealthy beer heiress as a mate.
Washington Post Laments Intrusion of Real World into Workplace
Although its fifth paragraph acknowledges that workplace safety has improved significantly in the past, this article in the Washington Post laments how dangerous it is in workplaces these days, especially jobs where you don’t get to surf the Internet or talk on the phone all day.
Not content to examine how some jobs are really hazardous, the WaPo brings it home to the white collar and near-white collar employees by telling them how some formerly safe jobs are now DANGEROUS! Suddenly, the world of terrorism, workplace violence, and new super-cool, super deadly diseases like AIDS and SARS are intruding on the workday world, and surprise, surprise, surprise, but employers are choosing not to emphasize the inherent dangers of modern life and how they apply to an above minimum wage but below “living wage” jobs.
Seems to me that the movie Article 99 covered that in 1992. The trailer depicted an angry disabled veteran chambering a round in a semiautomatic rifle as he and his comrades chained each other togethter to protest the cutting of their benefits by the ruthless Republican administration of the era. A hospital administrator tells the army of renta-cops, “Disarm that man!” The rent-a-cop replies, “Not for $5.50 an hour.” So you see, the WaPo scooped by an obscure Keifer Sutherland film.
Perhaps the WaPo forgets the days when people died on the job, or Heaven forbid, drank beer while operating industrial machinery on the job, or when children were used because they could crawl into or under the enormous, steam-belching, coal-fed machines. Instead, going to work is in many cases not much more dangerous than going to the mall, but since it’s not padded with comfortable, non-toxic foam padding, it’s still too dangerous, and someone should do something!
Do It Yourself Reparations
Got a hard-to-meet diversity quota? No problem! Rent-a-Negro to the rescue!
Trouble Recruiting for Big Parties a Boon for Libertarians?
Fox News reports that the major parties, in particular the Republicans, are having tough times finding candidates for office.
If the Libertarians can field strong candidates, and by strong candidates I mean “not the usual crackpots,” perhaps they could win a statewide or national (legislative) election. If only they could field candidates who have a firm grasp not only of the Libertarian platform, but how to explain the platform and its benefits for common Americans without resorting to broadsides against prevailing authority and sounding like they’re one rock away from an anarchist, maybe the Libertarians could have a shot.
The blogomockracy is full of able-minded individuals with predilections toward libertarianism. Will any of us hear the call, or are we to wedded to our high-paying blog careers to make the leap into public service?
Someone’s Vandalized My Keyword Spam
At one time I was the only Google hit for “Brian J. Noggle is a Cheesehead” but The Artist Formerly Known as the Guy with Blue Hair ruined it by posting something about my admission on his fledgling blog.
Thanks. Thanks a lot.
However, by continuing to repeat that I, “Brian J. Noggle is a cheesehead,” at least I shall remain the number 1 hit. And in several days, I shall be the only hit for “Brian J. Noggle is a cheesehead” number 1 hit.
The things I do for recognition.
Point: James DeLong, TechCentralStation.com
James DeLong, in his piece on Tech Central Station, describes the way some peer-to-peer pirates are scrambling for rationalizations now that the Apple Music Store has made individual tracks available cheaply. Seems Apple went and spoilt their excuse that they didn’t want to pay $16 for a CD when they only want one track.
Hey, you freaking bloodsuckers, help yourselves to a couple apples or sodas in the supermarket. Maybe drive off in that Hummer you have been admiring, too, while you’re at it. Your whole raison d’etre is:
From each according to his ability, to you according to your desire.
Counterpoint: Some Cosmopolitan Open-Source Pinhead
Once, to get my dander up, The Artist Formerly Known As The Guy With Blue Hair provided me this bit of commentary, which he found in some XML source to an introduction to Python (which apparently is not “(A*A) + (B*B) = (C*C)”):
As I write this, the year is 2000, and the Internet is a battleground of intellectual property disputes. Some people would like you to believe that, without proper financial incentives, music, literature, and computer software would disappear. After all, who would make music if they can’t make money on it? Who would write? Who would program?
I know the answer. The answer is that musicians will make music, not because they can make money, but because musicians are the people who can’t not make music. Writers will write because they can’t not write. I’ve been programming for 16 years, writing free software for 8. I can’t imagine not doing this. If you can imagine yourself not doing what you’re doing, do something else. Do whatever it is that you can’t not do.
To which I responded, vigorously:
Truly written from the perspective of an enlightened software developer whose day job is probably some $80,000 a year or more IT position.
I’m sure the garage band lyricist and songwriter checking this guy out at the 7-11 would differ, or the writer who has to teach three sections of undergrad English while he writes nearly-free (paid in contributor’s copies) for unread literary magazines.
I assume by “appreciate” you DID mean “get your dander up.”
Sure, writers and artists will always create; however, it would be nice to get some sort of market value for it, and not get screwed over by cosmopolitan open-source pinheads.
Hey, buddy, it’s 2003, and the deflated IT industry’s droopled all over the floor. How’s that free software working out for you now?
Point: Harley Sorensen, SFGate.com
Writing about the recent “commencement” speech by the New York Times reporter Chris Hedges that was booed and eventually trumped by the attendees at Rockford (Illinois) College, Harley Sorensen uncovers another tentacle of the vast right wing conspiracy, that is to say, Midwestern values.
Hedges got to a-foaming at the mouth with the treatise:
I want to speak to you today about war and empire.
Killing, or at least the worst of it, is over in Iraq. Although blood will continue to spill — theirs and ours — be prepared for this. For we are embarking on an occupation that, if history is any guide, will be as damaging to our souls as it will be to our prestige.
Welcome to the working world, graduates. Your mark will damage our souls and prestige. No, wait, he was talking about the gummint, but with a different tone since his antigummint tone is condescension, whereas the antigummint tone coming from those who disagreed with the previous administration was the raving of madmen. Or something. But Rockford didn’t want to hear his antigummint diatribe. They probably wanted to hear about overcoming challenges and accruing enough wealth to retire and not run out of grubzits before the end of retirement.
Sorensen knows to indict the Right Wing because its 11 spices were all over the crispy skin. How does he know They were in on it, and that it was not a spontaneous outpouring of heartfelt disgust?
In all, it was a remarkable performance by the audience. And, judging from the presence of “foghorns,” it wasn’t spontaneous. It was planned.
Unlike the spontaneous protests where the audience produces whistles to drown out opposing speakers in cosmopolitan or enlightened towns like Berkeley, right? Foghorns at a graduation = conspiracy! Obviously, the worldly Mr. Sorensen has not spoken at many, make that any, graduations here in the Midwest where foghorns make their presences known at most, if not all, graduations from high school or college.
But Sorensen understands why the audience booed: ignorance! Armed with a transcript, he can at his leisure point out the errors that listeners made while transcribing the speech for a write up. I’ll leave it to you, ungentle readers, to read the column to see about what I am talking.
But let me hit, well, not really hit a couple more points. Sorensen saith:
But even ignorance doesn’t translate necessarily into violence. It’s rare for me to understand a church sermon, but I’ve never felt the urge to beat up on a minister because of that.
Interesting. He goes from shouting down to physical violence as though they’re merely different settings on the same potentiometer.
Oh, and:
Yet the Rockford incident had a chilling aspect to it. As described in the press, it could well have been a scene out of the recent miniseries on the rise of Hitler to power in Nazi Germany.
The difference between the many incidents at Berkeley and the Rockford incident is that, at Berkeley, it’s usually the rabble against an Establishment spokesperson. At Rockford, it was just the opposite; the incident had the feel of a government protest against an outsider.
Speechless. Wordless. Perhaps when I can once again work my mandibular musculature and can close my mouth, I can tell you what I think of this comparison and straw army.
Counterpoint: John Leo, New York Daily News
May 27, 2003 July 2, 2011 Brian J. Noggle
On the other hand, John Leo says, in his column, deal with it.
Think of it as “dialoging with the text.”
Musings on the Matrix, Part VII
Yo, mainstream, get a schnucking clue. Everyone, at least everyone who’s a sensitive albino, is throwing a shoe over the presentation of the Twins as lightly pigmented. Albinactivists are roaring as loud as they can about the poor light in which these characters portray albinos, since most albinos really don’t know martial arts. Or something.
However, textual evidence in the movie would lead one to think that the Twins were not albinos, but ghosts. Remember, they talk about how supernatural-esque beings representing problem programs in the Matrix. Remember, Primeridian keeps old flawed programs like werewolves (two of whom Persephone shoots with silver bullets) around. Ergo, when confronted with a pair of pale characters who can discorporate at will, I don’t think of albinos, I think of ghosts.
Unless the albino community has something they’re keeping from us.
(On another note, do you think my characterization of Merovingian as “Primeridian” is enough of an offense to the greater geek community to be banished from the Elgeeksian Fields, or has my frequent escapades as an ad hoc software tester already taken care of that?)
I Don’t Want To Hang Out With You Any More, Rob
Far be it from me to step into Aimster’s territory (that is to say, blogging about music while wearing a snazzy bikini top that shows my smooth, albeit slightly convex, belly–normally I blog about other things while similarly attired), but Rob, I have got to tell you I am not buying the new album from Matchbox Twenty, or matchbox twenty, or Matchbox 20, or MaTcHbOx 20, or however your keyboard fluctuates this week. The album, More Than You Think You Are. More than I think I am? I don’t doubt it. I thought I was a music fan, but obviously I am your therapist, and I am not a good one, because we’re not making progress.
Rob, you have been coming to me for almost seven years now since Yourself or Someone Like You came out in 1996. On that album, we covered your bad relationships (“Push“), your lack of connection to reality (“Real World”, a wonderful exercise in free-association, don’t get me wrong), and apathy (“Hang“). I listened to that album and I really connected to you, man. I was 24 years old and enjoying some late adolescent angst as well. We were commensurating with experience, bub.
Four years later, in 2000, you came back and described a similar set of misery with Mad Season by matchbox twenty. Your relationships remained co-dependent or self-destructive (“Crutch“), your relationships had gone bad (“Rest Stop“) and you were in denial (“Angry“), which understandably led you to a sense that something’s not right (“Bent“) that you want to project to lunar cycles or something (“Mad Season“). Okay, I listened, and I felt bad for you.
But dude, it’s 2003. I haven’t bought your latest album, and I probably won’t. I mean, you’re telling me via the radio about your same old girl problems (“Disease“) and how that still makes you feel “Unwell“, but listen, Rob, I have grown up, gotten a job, and bought a house whose lawn I procrastinate mowing. I have a lovely wife and several cats to take care of. I cannot keep spending long nights in bars and coffeeshops listening to you mumble into your beer or caffe su da.
I mean, come on, life’s not so pathological as you make it out. Maybe if you revealed a more playful or optimistic side more frequently (remember “Smooth“?). I mean, yeah, it’s an existential world out there, but why not describe a sincere love ballad every once in a while. Even Trent Reznor, the Dark Lord of NIN, explained the depth of his love for his significant other in “Closer”. Why can’t you capture more of that spirit in your work?
That’s just what I am saying, man. Listen, I am going to finish up this Moosehead lager and then I am going to head out. You’ll be all right? Good. See you.
Outlaw Chewing And Save Lives!
In his latest Fox News.com column “Junk Science,” Steven Milloy recounts the “science” (snicker) of Mad Cow Disease and its entertaining media hysteria, such that:
Front-page coverage in the New York Times, for example, reported that eating meat from diseased cattle has allegedly caused more than 100 human deaths in Europe since 1994 and “raised questions about the health benefits of eating beef for many consumers around the world.”
More than 100? A number of “More than 100” in a hysterifluff piece means like 103. Mad Cow disease has killed that many people in ten years? Is that all? Well, at least we’re asserting our species dominance and slaughtering hundreds of cattle for each dead human to teach those cattle about going mad. One of your brains swell, all of your friends get it.
However, according to an old United Kingdom government study (see table B.5), in 1995 alone choking caused 153 deaths in just the UK, which would lead one to postulate merely eating (or putting things in one’s mouth) kills 1500% more people each year than Mad Cow Disease. Time for some appropriate hysterifluff.
Outlaw oral ingestion! Mandate intravenous feeding! Shoot the herds of people who chew gum with their mouths open! Although, since that would include me, I am less in favor of the latterest (most latterly?) suggestion.
However, in defense of our media and our own perception of statistics, people think they can win the lottery, too, so of course they imagine that Mad Cow Disease could get them if they bought a hamburger or McDonald’s stock. So at least we’re consistent in our ignorance of statistics and risk analysis.
Those Who Misquote Bush Misunderstandimate Grammar
Spinsanity discusses how some commentators have mischaracterized President Bush’s description of certain elements of Al Qaeda’s terrorist network. To be brief, the meme has spread that Bush said Al Qaeda was no longer a threat. He didn’t actually say that, but once attackers got a hold of that piece of straw, they thought it was meat. (Both Instapundit and Andrew Sullivan mentioned this Spinsanity piece yesterday.)
The problem, and the potential for the straw man, lies within the “slops” contemporary writers and speakers play with collective-noun-subject/pronoun/verb agreement. In many cases, writers and speakers mangle it, and those who read or listen come to expect it. The full Bush quote to which the commentators refer:
Al Qaeda [singular] is [singular] on the run. That group [singular] of terrorists who attacked our country is [singular] slowly but surely being decimated. Right now, about half [collective singular or plural, plural in this case] of all the top Al Qaeda operatives are [plural, refers to “half”] either jailed or dead. In either case, they’re [plural/plural] not a problem anymore.
So the text indicates that the pronoun “they” does indeed refer to the half of the top operatives who are jailed or dead, which is the nearest antecedent. Al Qaeda, an individual entity, should be referred to with the pronoun “it.” That group, another singular antecedent that refers to Al Qaeda, is also singular.
Of course, “half” as a noun falls into the collective noun category where it can refer to either a plural (for a number of entities, like Maureen Dowd has lost half her marbles and cannot find them) or a singular (for a quantity not enumerated, like Maureen Dowd has lost half of her mind and cannot find it). Although Strunk and White advise you to play colloquially with such collective nouns, no where would they tell Bush to mix agreement (Al Qaeda is…they’re) in the same paragraph.
So Bush’s text means what he (or his writers) meant for it to say. Anyone who argues differently is deconstructing. Which will help you graduate from some of the country’s finest higher education institutions with a frameable piece of paper that says English upon it, but it won’t necessarily help you communicate more effectively.
(P.S. I’ll save the extended rant of each word and grammar rule having an individual purpose in oral or written communication and how violating these rules can lead to listen-time or read-time exceptions like the one demonstrated, and exploited by grammatical commentatorial H4X0Rz, above.)
More Google Fun!
My large vocabulary and archaic constructions strike again! In addition to being the only Google hit for “Brian J. Noggle Is a Cheesehead” (proof), I am now the #1 Google search (of 2, oddly enough) for “To whit” syntax safire (proof).
SARS Could Be From Alternate Earth in Different Dimension, Some Tech Writers Say
CNN is headlining a story with Did SARS come from the stars? Delve into the story, and you find:
“I think it is a possibility that SARS came from space. It is a very strong possibility,” Professor Chandra Wickramasinghe told Reuters.
The director of the Cardiff Center for Astrobiology in Wales and a proponent of the theory that life on Earth originated from space, admits the theory defies conventional wisdom.
Of course, it’s a theory that defies conventional wisdom and only by defying conventional wisdom, i.e., by being completely whacko, does Wickramashinge get its (is Chandra a he or a she or of a nongendered extraterrestrial species?) name in the world press, in a story where it’s quoted before scientists who practice science and accurately call the theory nuts.
However, in my own interests of hounding the media into publishing my name, Brian J. Noggle (don’t forget the J. as it’s extremely important to my own pretensiousness), I wish to offer the following unsubstantiated theory:
SARS comes from an alternate Earth in a different quantum universe and is a result of biological warfare between the Soviet Union and China in the 1970s, just like in The Omega Man, except in this real alternate dimension, unlike its fictional counterpart where the epidemic turns the infected into pasty shambling zombies whose only goal is to infect the uninfected, the real SARS from the real alternate Earth actually kills a small number of people, which I understand is a goal of bioweapons researchers. (Run-on sentences are easy indicators of Grade A Government Choice Cockamamie.)
So when the Chinese (those ChiComs!), in their pursuit of extradimensional weapons (or their space program) accidentally opened a rift between our planet and the Alternate Earth, they let in SARS and probably sent a couple of bootlegged copies of the Matrix Reloaded where DVD-playerless SARS-infected zombies can only sharpen the edges to use as weapons.
Of course, it fits all the fact as we know them now, and its mere outlandishness should serve as evidence of its truth.
Brian J. Noggle,
Resident Expert in Foosball Slop Shots,
International Society For Finding Alternate Earths That Resemble Charlton Heston Post-Apocalypse Movies.
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Mississippi Brilla Juniors Announces Partnership with Flowood Fusion Soccer
Partnership to Expand Youth Soccer Development in Mississippi
Clinton, Miss. - Mississippi Brilla Juniors Football Club is excited to announce the formation of a new partnership with Flowood Fusion Soccer Club for development of youth soccer players in Central Mississippi.
Based in Clinton, Miss, MS Brilla Juniors and Clinton Football Club have approximately 800 players in the recreational (Division 3), academy (Division 2) and developmental (Division 3) soccer. Operating as a program of the Flowood YMCA, the Fusion Soccer Club has almost 500 registered players in all levels of the program.
Through this unique partnership, players from Flowood and Clinton will benefit from expanded opportunities to develop their skills as soccer players with access to professional coaches, individualized training plans and higher levels of competition in practice and play. Through the sharing of resources and expertise, players from Clinton and Flowood will benefit from the extensive knowledge base and perspective of coaches from around the world and bring a much needed cohesiveness to player development in the metro Jackson area.
In addition to the training opportunities, Flowood YMCA soccer will continue to be operated by the YMCA and will retain the services of a staff member to run the day to day operations of the Flowood program. The partnership will allow for the addition of a Brilla Juniors staff member at the Flowood location who will oversee the implementation of the Brilla Juniors (Division 1) and Brilla Futures Academy (Division 2) program.
“I believe this partnership provides a unique opportunity for two organizations with similar missions to bring a consistent approach to player and character development,” stated Justin Roberts, Brilla Technical Director. “Our holistic approach is to not only focus on the development of each players skills and knowledge of soccer, but most importantly to produce leaders prepared to positively impact their community. This partnership is a perfect blend of our spiritual missions.”
Through the partnership with MS Brilla Juniors, the volunteer coaches in the Flowood YMCA recreational league will receive monthly training sessions, weekly team training plans and enhanced certification classes from Brilla’s professional nationally certified coaches.
While the partnership will blend two organizations for training and player development a deliberate effort will be made to keep the unique character of soccer in each city. Teams will continue to be made up players their own city when possible while practices and games will continue to be held at Clinton’s Traceway Park and Flowood’s Liberty Park.
Both organizations will continue to operate under their existing board governance, while deliberately engaging one another to create enhanced opportunities for create the developmentally appropriate soccer opportunities for the participating players.
Of benefit to each community will be the anticipated economic impact of expanded tournaments and games at each facility. Currently over 120 teams attend Brilla’s Magnolia Cup each fall as well as club play each weekend. The new partnership more than doubles the capacity for teams that brings thousands of players and fans to each city every year.
“I am excited about the potential this partnership has to enhance the development of soccer players in central Mississippi. Soccer is the world’s most popular sport, and we hope this partnership will only work to enhance the growing popularity of the sport in Mississippi,” Roberts added.
Tryouts for the combined Division 1 soccer program will take place at Clinton’s Traceway Park and Flowood's Liberty Park fromJune 1-9. All players that participate in tryouts will receive a complimentary ticket to Mississippi Brilla’s Professional Development team match on June 6 at 7 PM.
For more information about the #fusion2brilla partnership, stay tuned to brillasoccer.org.
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Industry Spotlight: “You can start right now from wherever you are” – rising Cherokee Nation filmmaker talks about building your career from the ground up
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2021 Sundance Film Festival
2021 Sundance Film Festival is coming to Circle Cinema in Tulsa, OK, presented by The Cherokee Nation Film Office beginning Jan. 28, 2021.
Incredible Native American Talent Come Together to Develop A New Groundbreaking Television Series
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Crypto Derivatives Exchange FTX Launches Equities Trading, Featuring Popular Stocks such as Tesla and Apple
Oct 29, 2020 | Peter Wind
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Starting with next week, users will be able to trade Tesla, Apple, Facebook and other popular stocks on the FTX crypto derivatives exchange
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The FTX crypto derivatives exchange is launching equities trading
FTX, a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange that’s made a name for itself by offering innovative trading products, is now offering its customers the ability to tap into the equities markets. According to a press release published earlier today, FTX has partnered with CM-Equity and Digital Assets AG to offer trading of tokens backed by shares of popular companies. The underlying shares are custodied by CM-Equity – customers who want to redeem their tokens and receive the shares directly can do so at CM-Equity.
FTX’s equities offering will have stricter compliance requirements than most other products that are traded on the exchange. The feature will not be available to traders from the United States, or from any other jurisdictions from where FTX prohibits trading. Users who want to trade equities on FTX will have to pass FTX’s level 2 KYC verification, and also complete the necessary verification at CM-Markets.
FTX’s equities markets will start operating next week, and users will be able to trade popular stocks such as Tesla, Apple, Alphabet, Uber and more. Unlike stock exchanges, FTX’s equity markets will be open 24/7, but the exchange does note that liquidity could »vary over the course of the day and week«.
While there are already a few ways in which cryptocurrency holders can invest in stocks, the competition is not too stiff at the moment and it’s encouraging to see players like FTX are entering the race as well.
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FTX’s equities offering will join hash rate futures, presidential election futures, cryptocurrency index futures and other trading products that make the exchange stand out from most other cryptocurrency derivatives trading platforms.
In the last 24 hours, FTX facilitated around $1.33 billion worth of trading volume. The exchange’s perpetual Bitcoin futures contract accounted for the majority of trading, with $820 million in volume.
The new equities product seems to have had a positive impact on FTX's FTT token. FTT is up 5.5% in the last 24 hours despite the total cryptocurrency market cap taking a 2% dip in the same time period.
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Comexi, color management experts for printing
Comexi, specialist in solutions for the flexible packaging industry, has developed in the last years a deep knowledge of color management for the flexible packaging field. The group, through its technological centre Manel Xifra i Boada, has promoted new applications, as well as new advisory and training services, making it one of the top reference centres in the treatment of color and thus improving the productivity of its customers.
From the end of 2012, coinciding with the gestation of the Manel Xifra Boada Technological Center (Comexi CTec), Comexi has integrated color and its management as part of the company's knowledge. In recent years, a wide range of services and equipment focused on color management have been developed and made available to the group's customers.
The director of CTec, David Centelles, emphasized that "the aim of Comexi is to share and transmit this knowledge, leading together with our customers a process of implementation of color management that, once in progress, will result in an increase in efficiency of production, greater quality of printed output and better control of the process". "Comexi stands out for offering innovative solutions to the flexible packaging field and, at the same time, the CTec has developed in the last years an enormous work to position itself as one of the maximum experts of the sector in color management", assures Centelles.
In this sense, Comexi has strengthened its leadership position in color management through the training and certification of its technical team. Specifically in 2015, CTec technicians were certified in Esko's FlexProof / E and Color Engine. Certifications that, together with the complete training in Equinox modules, have allowed Comexi to offer a wide range of products, services and technical support in color management, plates creation and optimization of work processes.
At the same time, partnerships have been established with leading companies in the market: manufacturers of color management software, printing plates, inks and manufacturers of color measurement and color simulation equipment. "Today we can say that Comexi shares with its collaborators a powerful networking that encompasses great professionals from different areas of the printing process where the color has presence", added the director of CTec.
All this course in training and technical tests has been translated for Comexi in an accumulated experience that has served to create new equipment and services linked to the management and control of the color that the group makes available to its customers.
Cingular Match
Comexi has developed Cingular Match that offers an automated color adjustment. The equipment is integrated into the printer to ensure reliable, fast and automated adjustment of direct colors. The system allows calculating the precise amount of ink needed for a job, greatly reducing ink waste.
Cingular Match is complemented by a technical advisory service and training in machine characterization to obtain a higher print quality. It also includes training and implementation of management and adjustment of direct colors outside the machine with the aim of avoiding the correction of color on machine, increasing the overall efficiency of the printer.
The Comexi CTec also offers fixed pallet printing implementation and advice, focusing on heptachromy - to achieve increases in production efficiency and quality - while reducing ink inventories. The training centre also organizes technical seminars of color, which are periodically developed in the facilities of the same technological centre, or are adapted to be made directly at the clients' plants.
Since its creation four years ago, nearly 600 professionals have been trained in the courses of the Manel Xifra Boada Technological Centre. The University of Girona accredits all the technical seminars as specialization courses. In addition, CTec also offers consulting and consulting services to Comexi customers to improve the productivity of their plants.
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Content Shifter: Where to Stream the Post-‘Friends’ TV Canon
by Bill Frost April 5th, 2018 December 16th, 2020
There will never be another Friends. Not just in the sense that the 1994-2004 series was a one-of-a-kind comedy that defined a generation, but also in that there will literally never be another Friends—as in, there will be no money-grabbing, nostalgia-drunk reboot. The show’s stars could not be any more disinterested.
Which is commendable, considering the megabucks being thrown around to dig lesser ’90s series out of the grave. The recent Will and Grace revival isn’t all that loathsome, but who knows how the upcoming recycled takes of Charmed, Roswell, Party of Five and Murphy Brown are going to fare?
And then there’s Roseanne … hard pass.
Back to Friends: All six stars—Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Courteney Cox and David Schwimmer—have collectively and individually said “no way, no how, no thanks” to a reunion. Millions of Netflix viewers are apparently just fine with the 10 seasons already available; Friends is one of the streamer’s top draws, especially among (!!!Marketing Buzzword Alert!!!) #millennials.
But where do you go once you’ve binge-watched all 236 Friends episodes? Here are 14 (ish) shows starring The Artists Formerly Known as Monica, Joey, Phoebe, Chandler, Ross and Rachel outside of Central Perk. (Sorry, no Gunther.)
Cougar Town (Seasons 1-6 on Hulu):The most successful—or at least longest-lived—post-Friends solo project was also the most Friends-like. Courteney Cox’s Cougar Town evolved from a sitcom about a man-hungry 40-something divorcee into a genuinely funny ensemble comedy about—spoiler—six friends. There’s also no laugh track, favoring the rapid-fire delivery of producer Bill Lawrence’s Scrubs, and each of Cougar Town’s 102 episodes is named after a Tom Petty song.
Dirt (Seasons 1-2 on Hulu): Cox’s first series after the end of Friends didn’t fare as well. In 2007-08 FX drama Dirt, she starred as the editor-in-chief of a muck-racking celebrity-gossip magazine who wrecks lives for print and profit. (Remember the days when magazines could profit from print? Good times.) Dirt showed an unexpectedly dark and ruthless side of Cox, but the series eventually became too twisted even for FX, which killed it after 20 episodes.
Misfits of Science (Season 1 on DailyMotion): Before Friends, Cox co-starred in another NBC series, 1985-86 sci-fi oddity Misfits of Science. Unfortunately, this piece of retro-kitsch is ridiculously unavailable, existing only on import DVDs and random Internet sites. Kind of a stoopid dollar-store X-Men, Misfits of Science centered on a gang of superpowered teens; only Cox stood out (though co-star Mark Thomas Miller did go on to lead the cinematic triumph Ski School).
Joey (Seasons 1-2 on various sites): Nearly as hard to find and only half as funny was Matt LeBlanc’s Joey, the only “official” Friends spin-off. The 2005-06 sitcom should have been a slam-dunk right after Friends, with an impressive cast that included Drea de Matteo, Andrea Anders and Jennifer Coolidge … but, man, did it suck with the force of a thousand black holes. Apparently, the plan was to move “actor Joey” to Hollywood to fail miserably. Mission meta-accomplished.
Episodes (Seasons 1-5 on Netflix): Speaking of meta, here’s Matt LeBlanc as Matt LeBlanc! After disappearing upon the demise of Joey, LeBlanc resurfaced five years later in a Curb Your Enthusiasm-esque Showtime series as an exaggerated version of himself—with brutally hilarious results. R-rated inside jokes about Friends and Joey fly furiously, as do jabs at Hollywood vanity and toxicity, with “Matt LeBlanc” leading the way as Dickhead Supreme. The best Friends follow-up.
Man With a Plan (Seasons 1-2 on CBS All Access): And now the worst. Before Episodes had even finished its run on Showtime, LeBlanc had lined up a new gig straight out of the CBS sitcom-clone factory: Man With a Plan, the kind of hackneyed network shit that his fictional self would have mocked mercilessly. He’s a stay-at-home dad! His kids are assholes! His wife thinks he’s a dope! How is this different from Kevin Can Wait? The wife isn’t dead … yet.
The Comeback (Seasons 1-2 on HBO Go): In 2005, Lisa Kudrow co-created and co-wrote The Comeback, wherein she starred as actress Valerie Cherish, a D-lister who had a hit sitcom in the ’90s (meta!). After Season 1, the Season 2 followed … more than 9 years later. The Comeback is “raw footage” of a reality show called The Comeback, chronicling Valerie’s Hollywood comeback on a new sitcom (kinda meta!). Kudrow’s ballsy, uninhibited performance is as uncomfortably funny as anything Ricky Gervais has ever pulled off.
Web Therapy (Seasons 1-4 on various sites): Speaking of meta: Kudrow created Web Therapy in 2008 as an online series, but it eventually moved to Showtime, and now it can barely be found streaming anywhere. Here, she’s Dr. Fiona Wallace, a self-proclaimed “groundbreaking” therapist who conducts 3-minute sessions via Skype with a dizzying array of celebrity patients (including several Friends). Silly on the surface, Web Therapy is a darker comedy than it first appears to be.
Feed the Beast (Season 1 on Hulu):Give credit to AMC: The cable network sinks serious money into serious failures (see: most every show that isn’t The Walking Dead). Feed the Beast, a gritty 2016 drama starring David Schwimmer as a sad-sack sommelier (that’s a wine expert, PBR-heads), was like Breaking Bad meets Kitchen Nightmares: Two buds open a fine-dining restaurant in the Bronx, only to be seared and deconstructed by the local mob. Ten episodes, done.
American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson (Season 1 on Netflix): Earlier in 2016, however, Schwimmer killed—too soon?—as defense attorney Robert Kardashian in Ryan Murphy’s American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson, a sprawling, ambitious, entertaining mess dramatizing the Juice’s 1995 murder trial. Stars John Travolta and Cuba Gooding Jr. received most of the attention, but Schwimmer was fantastic (and nominated for an Emmy) in a freak-show of a series.
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (Season 1 on various sites):Matthew Perry was poised to become the biggest post-Friends breakout TV star, and in 2006, he wound up on NBC’s hella-hyped Aaron Sorkin dramedy Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, which went … nowhere. Set behind the scenes at a Saturday Night Live-style sketch show, Studio 60’s initial episodes were sharp and funny, but then dragged and died on preachy politics. (Sorkin later got the mix right with HBO’s The Newsroom.)
Mr. Sunshine (Season 1 on various sites): Perry’s losing streak just kept streaking with 2011’s Mr. Sunshine, a half-hour comedy that found him playing the unlucky-in-love manager of a San Diego sports arena. Despite a solid cast that included Allison Janney, Andrea Anders (who also did time on Joey) and Portia Doubleday (later of Mr. Robot), Mr. Sunshine grounded out after one meh season. Perry had better luck playing himself on Childrens Hospital that year.
Go On (Season 1 on various sites): Another one-season wonder, the funniest thing about Perry’s Go On was the hashtag that NBC used to promote it on Twitter: #goon. How could anyone not find laughs in the story of a recently widowed sports-talk radio host (Perry) forced to attend a grief-therapy support group? Comedy gold! America didn’t agree, sending Go On to the sitcom graveyard after 22 episodes. A darker version probably would have thrived on HBO, but whatever.
And Then There’s … Jennifer Aniston (Jen streaming on JustWatch): Aside from a few brief post-Friends cameos, the former Rachel has stayed the hell away from TV—after witnessing Chandler’s trajectory, who can blame her? Instead, Jennifer Aniston has starred in 50-odd movies, not including her first (and finest), 1993’s Leprechaun. Other great roles in the Aniston canon include Office Space, Rock Star, The Good Girl, Derailed, Management, The Switch and Horrible Bosses; avoid Marley and Me and Mother’s Day like Rachel’s Thanksgiving Trifle.
Bill Frost talks about television on the TV Tan podcast (BillFrost.tv) and tweets about it at @Bill_Frost.
Tagged: american crime story, cougar town, courteney cox, david schwimmer, dirt, episodes, feed the beast, go on, jennifer aniston, joey, lisa kudrow, man with a plan, matt leblanc, matthew perry, misfits of science, mr sunshine, studio 60 on the sunset strip, the comeback, TV, tv column, web therapy
Bill Frost has been a journalist and TV reviewer since the 4:3-aspect-ratio ’90s. His pulse-pounding prose has been featured in The Salt Lake Tribune, Inlander, Las Vegas Weekly, Salt Lake City Weekly... More by Bill Frost
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Ginny Mac
Visit Ginny Mac’s Website
“One evening with Ginny and you will have traveled to the West Texas plains, reminiscent of Bob Wills’ soaring fiddle tunes, or perhaps to a sidewalk cafe in Paris beside a sprightly l’accordeoniste. Take her hand, don’t hold back…she’ll invite you to two-step or dance the tango under Texas skies…”
Hailing from Fort Worth, TX, Ginny Mac fronts a dynamic group that brings a fresh and exciting twist to vocal and instrumental stylings in the Country & Western Swing, Americana, Hot Jazz, and International music genres. Ginny is also a former member of the two-time Grammy Award-winning group Brave Combo based in Denton, TX. She endorses Menghini s.r.l. Scandalli Accordions based in Castelfidardo, Italy.
Notable performances include:
Accordion Kings & Queens Festival / Houston, TX
Opened for Asleep At The Wheel / Gruene, TX
Sofar Sounds Concerts
Modern Art Museum First Fridays Concert Series / Fort Worth, TX
Drew Carey’s Improv-a-Ganza at MGM Grand / Las Vegas, NV
Bruce Wood Dance Project / Dallas, TX
Kessler Theater / Dallas, TX
Winter’s Eve Fest / NYC
Joe’s Pub / NYC
Denton Arts & Jazz Festival / Denton, TX
“Rockabilly Baby” film with Timber Creek Productions (actress and music department)
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering / Elko, NV
Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium / Ruidoso, NM
Six Flags “Best of Texas Festival” / Arlington, TX
Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival / Santa Clarita, CA
Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic / Fort Worth, TX
Silver Dollar City / Branson, MO
Cotati Accordion Festival / Cotati, CA
Dean Smith Celebrity Rodeo (Benefit for John Wayne Cancer Institute) / Abilene, TX
“Texas Cruise Jam” with Tanya Tucker, Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys / Cancun, MX
CMT’s “Christmas In Cowboy Country” Special hosted by Clint Black
Ginny has recorded four albums; the newest release in Spring 2014, “On The Street Where You Live,” is a collection of classic tunes and originals, featuring many of her friends and greatest musical heroes. The project includes Grammy Award winners Woody Paul and Joey Miskulin (Riders In The Sky), legendary Nashville fiddler Buddy Spicher, the great bassist Bob Moore (Roy Orbison), and several of Nashville’s premier musicians. “It was an unforgettable experience,” she says, “I was fortunate to learn so much and make music with these wonderful people.”
When she is not busy with an active touring schedule, Ginny is writing and arranging new original music for an upcoming album and collaborating on multiple musical projects. Her other passions include blogging, painting, and recently, exploring the world of photography. “I find inspiration in the world around me, ” she says. “Whether it is a stranger sitting on a park bench, or the shadow a broken chair makes on the sidewalk, there is beauty in ordinary, everyday things. And I love the way inspiration from my other interests finds its way into my music.”
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On the World Beyond Politics
December 11, 2018 / gouverneurmorris
When looking back on America’s past Presidents, we are reminded that few – if any – were not hard workers. Each in his own way gave everything he had to give to its calling. For some, unfortunately, the rigors of the Office demanded more than the individual could spare. Some were broken by it. Some left a greater impression on it than others. Others were extinguished before their work, seemingly, reached completion. Each, to an inescapable degree, have been forever shaped by the weight of its responsibility and obligation. At times, it has been feared that the burden has become too great for one person. After the sunset of Wilson’s administration and the death of Harding, many wondered whether the Presidency was now a sure killer.
As the Roman imperium aged, it was believed the system had grown too complex and the leadership potential too small since the giants of Augustus, Vespasian, and Trajan. To mitigate this, the Empire was divided into halves and later quarters before “bigger men” arose to disprove the notion that the Empire was ungovernable as a unified whole once more. The Presidency of the United States has likewise faced vital challenges through the years but always emerges vindicated as an Office best left in the hands of one individual, not to a committee.
The scope and scale of the problems our Presidents have faced move hand-in-hand with the confidence Americans place in whomever currently occupies the Office. Confidence itself constantly balances between a cord of steel and a thread of silk. Sometimes, the problems faced are very great but handled so deftly that in hindsight they become mere footnotes in the textbooks of time. Other problems are more than what smaller men can meet. Ultimately, men requisite for the occasion are raised up for the work that is needed. Still, there are times when foolishness is entertained and wisdom disdained, when recklessness prevails and perspective retreats. History, after all, is not a mountain of foregone effects or predetermined outcomes. It is the result of countless little decisions made by all creatures great and small.
The President in South Dakota, summer 1927.
Coolidge’s example illustrates how great men can appear in nondescript packaging. His deft handling of some of the biggest problems the United States ever faced are largely footnotes in specialized histories now. They were not small challenges at the time. This is all the more remarkable because he did not set out to “fix” or “solve” anything. Yet, much got done. All this despite having no gift for oratory and certainly never looking the part. Harding was the one who looked Presidential yet he lacked the mental prowess for the job. Cal certainly never hailed himself as anything great or transformational either. Wilson was the one who took up the mantle of international peacemaker yet he lacked a practical flexibility to adjust himself to changing circumstances. All of Cal’s training in life and political office embedded an unshakable repugnance to self-importance or indispensability. He loathed everything about that attitude, being ever-vigilant himself lest it germinate within. This was a major reason behind his refusal to run again in 1928. No one was irreplaceable. No President was a savior. Our only Savior came two millennia ago. For Coolidge, this was not cynicism but a firm faith that leadership is not a limited resource emanating from one person, one time or one place but continually drawing from an abundant, renewable supply that can be discovered and developed in many individuals. No one has an exclusive claim to it.
A record musky brought to Superior, to the delight of President Coolidge, Wisconsin, summer 1928. Photo credit: Quiet Lakes Association.
As such, Washington was not nor should it be the sun around which America’s daily life should orbit. The real America was out there…in the rest of a diverse and diligent country. It lived in the generous hearts of good neighbors, engaged citizens, devout churches, volunteer organizations, civic clubs, trade and commercial associations, schools, cultural groups, and strong homes. The stronger those pillars of American ideals were, if continually built up, the more Washington could be outshined and surpassed in power and importance with no detrimental consequences for the future. America did not live by Washington alone. Coolidge was no anti-government purist. He understood the increasing complexity of the Federal system better than many and observed the upward trend was irreversible, but only to an extent. The Coolidge-Mellon tax plans argued for fiscal balance that avoided both extremes: (1) Confiscatory rates that encouraged tax havens for the wealthy and discouraged earning potential for those least able to bear them, lower incomes; as well as (2) Eliminating the taxing authority altogether and repealing all laws concerning revenue collection. Coolidge and Mellon rejected both extremes. Neither would have achieved the whopping 26% decrease of national indebtedness, accompanied by six $1 billion surpluses every year of Coolidge’s tenure. No President since has seen more than two surpluses back-to-back, the last time being Eisenhower in 1956-1957.
President Eisenhower, the last Chief Executive since Coolidge to preside over back-to-back budget surpluses.
Coolidge understood the difference defined in the Constitution was for a limited government, not necessarily equivalent to a small one. Fewer personnel did not a less expensive or less abusive government make. More than this, however, Coolidge saw a whole world outside politics. Politics should not be the end-all of existence. There were certainly “news junkies” then as there are now. Even some Presidents ate, slept, and breathed politics. James K. Polk, Speaker of the House turned Chief Executive, comes to mind. He accomplished everything he set out to do in a single term but, in so doing, destroyed his health and died shortly after leaving office.
President James K. Polk (“Young Hickory,” in honor of predecessor “Old Hickory,” Andrew Jackson). Portrait by G. P. A. Healy, 1858. Polk had already been dead nine years by that time.
Coolidge himself would not enjoy a long post-presidency, having expended so much of himself while in office. Yet, he saw a confrontation coming – he knew not when – but he observed a crossroads ahead when the real America outside of D.C., the cultural, religious, and civic institutions in every neighborhood, small town and large city, would be forced to reckon with a sprawling, homogenizing, unrestrained federal government for daily subsistence or else face annihilation. Coolidge saw the danger Washington’s cold, humorless politics posed on the diverse range of interests and collaborations at work every day across the country. He escaped Washington at every opportunity to dedicate cultural monuments across the nation not only to explore more of America but to find refreshment among its diverse people engaging in the kaleidoscope of their endeavors.
By decentralizing politics and cultivating life outside it in countless ways, he hoped, Americans might forestall the surrender of absolutely everything to the political mind so dominant in Washington. Instead, he wanted Americans to keep a healthy balance of what was most important, retain their creativity and adaptability, their humanity and faith, their sense of humor and their “horse sense,” to keep contributing to the world that really does flourish outside politics, and find the blessings of liberty and fulfillment of character on a thousand frontiers still awaiting those brave enough to pioneer them.
President and Mrs. Coolidge (seated at left) in coastal Georgia during the winter of 1928. They enjoy a traditional evening oyster roast around a fire pit while the singers of Georgia Industrial College (standing at right) entertain. Photo credit: Georgia State Archives.
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Glamping Proposal Along the White Salmon River Stalled
In October 2020, Crag and other conservation groups successfully petitioned for Klickitat County to reconsider Under Canvas’s permit application to build a glamping resort along the Wild & Scenic White Salmon River.
Crag, on behalf of local advocacy group Friends of Oak Ridge, fought to challenge Under Canvas’s application for a Conditional Use Permit to the Klickitat County Board of Commissioners. Our clients are concerned that the large development would strain water resources, and put the wild and scenic river and its local species at risk from pollution and over-use. Following our comments, the local county withdrew its initial approval for the project.
What was at Stake?
The site would sit on approximately 120 acres of land, 30 of which is within the boundaries of the White Salmon River Wild & Scenic Area. They plan to use approximately 20 acres for the camp, with the remaining land reserved for “the important function played by the Wild & Scenic Corridor and forestry lands”, says Caitlyn Cullen, manager of real estate for Under Canvas.
Even so, many are concerned about the impact on the environment. This area is home to the Western Gray Squirrel, a protected species in Washington state that is especially vulnerable to habitat loss and road kill mortality. Neighbors also worry about an increased risk of wildfires. Regardless of if a potential fire is contained, “the impacts of smoke means we lose as farmers, wineries can’t make wine, and customers lose”, says Marlene and Thomas Woodward, who are members of Friends of Oak Ridge and whose property adjoins Under Canvas’ proposed development site.
Fragile infrastructure is of particular concern, especially the partially paved Oak Ridge Road, which has no improvements planned until 2025, according to the six-year county road plan. While Under Canvas already operates seven glamping facilities in five different states, these sites already have access to major roads and amenities that can accommodate the influx of people needed for development. Moreover, “unrestricted commercial development”, says Woodward, is a precedent that residents do not want set for the area.
In response to environmental concerns, Under Canvas has stated that their camp will be vetted through the State Environmental Policy Act, or SEPA, process, which are environmental standards that Washington uses to assess applications and can affect private project proposals and permits.
After the community backlash resulting from this proposal, Crag Law Center, representing Friends of Oak Ridge, and many other groups submitted extensive comments opposing the development and drawing attention to the impact on the natural environment.
In response to Crag and others’ comments, Klickitat County withdrew its initial SEPA decision for further review. Klickitat County has indicated that it will re-issue the SEPA threshold determination after considering the issues raised in the comments.
“We appreciate that Klickitat County has taken the comments from the community seriously. We trust that the next step will be for the County to require an Environmental Impact Statement. The community opposition to the proposal reflects the inappropriateness and incompatibility of this Conditional Use proposal.” – Marlene & Thomas Woodward
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Crag represented Friends of Oak Ridge, which is a group that advocates for the interests of the Oak Ridge community as an ideal environment for producing premium wine grapes, pears, cherries & apples.
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Typhoon Anniversary: Philippines Slowly Mends
by admin | Posted on December 7, 2020
TACLOBAN, Philippines — This weekend marks one year since a powerful super typhoon hit the Philippines, killing thousands. CBN News returned to the scene of the devastation to see firsthand how rebuilding efforts were coming along.
Charlie Cedeno was born in the city of Tacloban. The neighborhood he grew up in sits just a few hundred feet from the Philippine coast.
CBN News was there days after Typhoon Haiyan slammed into Cedona’s coastal neighborhood. Footage shot from a small drone shows the massive damage the area sustained.
Eight thousand people died on November 8, 2013. Tacloban was hardest-hit, with 30,000 homes destroyed.
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There were about 16,000 businesses operating in Tacloban before Typhoon Haiyan hit. Today, about 7,000 of them are back in business.
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Colorado Academic Standards - Social Studies
STANDARD 4: Students understand how citizens exercise the roles, rights and responsibilities of participation in civic life at all levels - local, state, and national.
4.1 Students know what citizenship is.
As students in grades 9-12 extend their knowledge, what they know and are able to do includes
explaining the rights and obligations of United States citizens;
comparing and analyzing the rights and responsibilities of citizens and non-citizens in the United States; and
evaluating the usefulness of the following characteristics of an effective citizen to participate effectively in public life (for example, civic virtue, common courtesy, respect for person and property, civic and personal responsibility, and honest and fair dealings).
Colorado Standards
Lesson 2: Introduction to Public Policy introducesLesson 2: The Connection of Policy and ProblemsOverview the link between policy and problems. First, students read and discuss a short article defining policy. Then they discuss policy and its connection to problems. Next, in small groups, they do a newspaper search to find examples of public policy.
STANDARD 2: Students know the structure and function of local, state, and national government and how citizen involvement shapes public policy.
2.1 Students know how the organization and functions of local, state, and national governments.
analyzing how the organization of the local, state, and national governments influences the formulation and implementation of policy (for example, weak versus strong mayoral system, unicameral versus bicameral legislature, legislative approval of presidential appointments);
evaluating the tension between citizens' desire for government services and benefits, and the costs associated with providing those;
2.4 Students know how public policy is developed at the local, state, and national levels.
evaluating the contemporary roles of voters, political parties, associations, and groups in local, state, and national politics (for example, political action committees, interest groups, think tanks, unions, professional organizations);
analyzing a current public policy issue at local, state, or national levels and evaluating the alternative positions (for example, welfare reform);
explaining why conflicts within traditional principles of representative government may make agreement on issues of public policy difficult (for example, affirmative action, gun control, environmental protection, capital punishment, growth, welfare reform); and
• developing, evaluating, and defending positions about the role of media and public opinion in United States politics (for example, ways that government and media influence public opinion and the behavior of public officials).
developing, evaluating, and defending positions about the role of media and public opinion in United States politics (for example, ways that government and media influence public opinion and the behavior of public officials).
As students in grades 9-12 extend their knowledge, what they know and are able to do includes explaining the rights and obligations of United States citizens;
4.4 Students know how citizens can participate in civic life.
evaluating the effectiveness of various forms of political participation (for example, voting, attending political and governmental meetings, contacting public officials);
describing various ways one can exercise leadership and participate in public affairs (for example, campaigning);
demonstrating understanding of strategies for monitoring and influencing current public policy (for example, writing to a public official, writing letters to the editor, working with advocacy groups, working on a political campaign or using technology to monitor and influence legislation);
STANDARD 1: Students understand the purposes of government, and the basic constitutional principles of the United States republican form of government.
1.1 Students know and understand what government is and what purpose it serves.
explaining how purposes of government impact the individual and society;
analyzing how different forms of government execute the purposes of government; and
analyzing and knowing how different forms of government impact the individual (for example, personal freedom and political liberty).
explaining why conflicts within traditional principles of representative government may make agreement on issues of public policy difficult (for example, affirmative action, gun control, environmental protection, capital punishment, growth, welfare reform);
demonstrating understanding of strategies for monitoring and influencing current public policy (for example, writing to a public official, writing letters to the editor, working with advocacy groups, working on a political campaign or using technology to monitor and influence legislation)
4.3 Students know how citizens can exercise their rights.
identifying the scope and limits of rights (for example, all rights have limits);
explaining considerations and criteria commonly used in determining what limits should be placed on specific rights (for example, clear and present danger, national security, public safety);
evaluating different positions on contemporary issues that involve rights of citizens (for example, restricted membership in organizations, sexual harassment, school prayer, refusal of medical care); and
describing and evaluating historical or current examples of citizen movements to ensure rights of all citizens.
demonstrating understanding of strategies for monitoring and influencing current public policy (for example, writing to a public official, writing letters to the editor, working with advocacy groups, working on a political campaign or using technology to monitor and influence legislation); and
describing the role of civil disobedience.
valuating the effectiveness of various forms of political participation (for example, voting, attending political and governmental meetings, contacting public officials);
Lesson 12: Using the Media helps students learn about the importance of the media in setting the public agenda. First, they read about and discuss how the media help set the public agenda and how citizens can influence the media and even create their own media to help change the public agenda. Then they develop a plan do one action to use or affect the media. Finally, they will begin to implement their plan. As homework, they will complete their action.
Lesson 13: Persuading Policy Makers informs students that legislative and executive bodies often hold public hearing and how students can make effective presentations at these hearings. First, students read about public hearings and techniques for making presentations at these hearings. Then students role play a city council and people appearing before it attempting to persuade policy makers on hypothetical issues.
Lesson 14: Creating Change Through the Electoral Process focuses on electoral politics and how it deeply influences policy making. First, students read about and discuss the role that electoral politics plays in policy making. Then in small groups, students role play campaign workers and create strategies to attract young people to participate in an election campaign.
• explaining the rights and obligations of United States citizens;
◄ California History–Social Science Content Standards
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News from Richardson
Despite COVID-19, Richardson sales tax collections up again in June
(Community Impact staff)
By Makenzie Plusnick | 12:50 PM Aug 18, 2020 CDT | Updated 12:49 PM Aug 18, 2020 CDT
Richardson continues to see an upward trend in month-over-month sales tax collections, according to data from the Texas Comptroller’s Office.
The city collected $4.6 million in sales tax revenue in June, which is 43% more than the $3.2 million received in May and 14.9% more than this time last year, according to data.
This brings the city’s year-to-date collections to $29.1 million, a 9% increase year over year.
Richardson fared well compared to neighboring cities. The city of Plano saw a .87% monthly increase, while the city of Dallas saw a decrease of 5%.
Sales tax revenue is critical to the city’s budget because it is the second largest revenue source in the general fund, Assistant City Manager Shanna Sims-Bradish said.
“Major crisis events, such as COVID-19, create instability in this revenue source, which is why it is watched closely to try to determine trends to allow for better future budgeting decisions,” she said in an email.
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Despite the favorable outcome in monthly sales tax receipts, staff still projects collections to be down at the end of the year due to the pandemic. City Manager Dan Johnson said during an Aug. 10 budget briefing that he expects receipts to land at $36.4 million at the end of this fiscal year, which is an annual decrease of $1.7 million.
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Investigating Metacognitive Strategies for overcoming Barriers to Reading Comprehension: Insights from a Pakistani Context
Mansoor Ahmed Channa, Abdul Malik Abassi, Zaimuariffudin Shukri Nordin, Jam Khan Muhammad, and Rubina Shaheen Arain
The main aim of this research was to investigate metacognitive strategies through reading comprehension practice by first year students of engineering departments. The students of four engineering departments were selected as the participants in this research work. The qualitative instrument based on focus group interview was used for collecting data from first year students of four engineering departments to know the perceptions and their needs to develop reading comprehension through metacognitive strategies. The researchers developed interview questions for this study. These questions were validated by two experts of faculty of cognitive science and human development at university Malaysia Sarawak. The researchers obtained permission from the chairmen of four departments at a university in Pakistan. Almost 8 groups consisting of 5 informants in each participated in this research. The data was documented by using audio-tape; NVivo software, version 8 was used to organize data for obtaining main themes of the study. This research generated the most important themes for the interpretation of the results. The study contributed the most promising results which revealed that more than half of these groups used metacognitive strategies in classroom reading practice while less than half of groups did not use strategies and remained poor in reading comprehension. This research suggested administrators, teachers, and curriculum designers to design and implement reading comprehension courses and syllabus for first year engineering students.
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Virginia ‘Pastor’ Launches Online ‘GodSquad Church’ for Gamers
By Heather Clark on September 7, 2018 No Comment
RICHMOND, Va. — A Virginia man has launched has an online “church” for those who like to play video games, called “GodSquad Church.” He says that if Jesus were walking the earth today, he would be on Twitch playing games in order to evangelize gamers, a remark that some say is a misapplication of the Scriptures.
“[Jesus] always went to where the people were at,” Matt Souza, 27, recently told The Washington Post. “One of the huge [mediums] of how to meet people today is through video games, and I believe 100 percent that … if Jesus were here walking on the earth, he’d be gaming with people because he knows that’s where the people are at.”
“He’d be on Twitch 100 percent, and he’d be the greatest streamer of all time!” he claimed.
Souza said that he has been a gamer from his youth, playing for seven hours straight after finishing his homework, and continuing to play games while attending Bible college and later working as a pastor’s assistant, spending his evenings and weekends in front of the screen. He outlined that he tried to keep his obsession quiet.
“I went through my life considering myself to be a closet gamer,” Souza told the outlet. “I never wanted to attach that negative connotation to myself—the negative connotation that people think gamers are irresponsible, immature, going to live in their mom’s basement until they’re 35.”
He said that he worried what his coworkers at church and others would think of him if they knew, but said that “God began to help me understand that he loved me the way that I am.” Souza later found Twitch, a site that allows users to stream their game live and is stated to have an estimated 2.2 broadcasters each month.
He noted that others had a significant following, and soon decided to use the platform as an avenue to share his faith while streaming his games for hours each day.
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“It’s definitely what I would consider to be an unreached people group,” Souza said. “If we believe as Christians we have a command to go to all the world and share God’s love with people, how do we share God’s love with people who don’t leave their house? Going in to the gaming community is how we do that.”
His idea seemed unorthodox to his wife, Amanda, at first.
“In the beginning, it was kind of hard for me to wrap my mind around,” she told The Washington Post. “I was like, ‘Okay, [so] you’re just going to tell people about Jesus while you’re shooting them in the face?’ And he was like, ‘Exactly.’ [But] now I get it.”
Souza, who delivers a sermon each week in addition to streaming his plays daily, has approximately 4,000 viewers throughout the week. In addition to fielding questions about the Bible and Christianity, he also explains to followers how to differentiate which games are good and bad, how to be a good competitor and how to act when one gets killed in the game.
While Souza believes that using Twitch to reach gamers for Christ is something that Jesus would have done himself, others disagree.
“In no way would Jesus be gaming were He walking on earth today,” David Whitney, pastor of Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Pasadena, Maryland, told Christian News Network. “Indeed massive numbers are draw into the gaming world. Those games are designed by the manufacturers to be hugely addictive. Souza admits as much in his own experience. The word of God commands us in the Epistle to the Ephesians not to be drunk with wine. Would this not also apply to other things in life that powerfully draw us to what can be described as addictions?”
When asked whether it makes any difference that Souza exhorts others not to swear or play uber-violent games, he said that video games still simulate killing others, and that is a problem, even if not done in real life.
“The assumption is that what you do in the cyber world makes no difference in reality. I believe it actually does,” Whitney explained. “Jesus showed us that the commandments plumb deep into our intentions when He gave us the understanding that to hate our brother in our heart was to violate the commandment ‘Thou shalt not kill.'”
“Our attitudes and thoughts can be sinful even if we don’t take specific actions based upon those thoughts. When Jesus taught us to love our neighbor as yourself it implies that we would not engage in purposely harming others,” he outlined.
He said that he found Souza’s response to his wife to be “telling” when she asked him, “So, you’re just going to tell people about Jesus while you’re shooting them in the face?”
“So, he seems to think that what you do in a video game to another person in that game can be violent and yet loving at the same time, because he will preach the gospel after ‘shooting them in the face,'” Whitney noted. “If Jesus taught that our thoughts and attitudes can be sinful even if we don’t act upon them, would He teach us it is fine to kill other people in a game simulating reality because we ultimately want to tell them the gospel?”
He said that it is not the job description of a pastor to play games, but to devote themselves to the word and prayer.
“I think it a misunderstanding of the nature of pastoral ministry,” Whitney opined. “In Acts 6, when the Apostles were selecting the first deacons, they contrasted the ministry which the deacons were called to do with that which God had called them to do. They said in verse 4, ‘But we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.’ That is the essential calling of a pastor, not playing video games.”
He also outlined that Jesus did ministry face-to-face, and that His followers should similarly be present in the lives of others, as the modern day addiction to technology—whether it be whether gaming, texting or scrolling through Facebook—has left men lonely from lacking real, in-person interaction.
“The gaming world reveals the shallowness of human relationships today. You can see this for example in any eating establishment. People sitting across the table from one another, not talking at all, but face glued to the screen, texting, posting on Facebook or any other activity—anything but personally interacting with the person right there in front of them,” Whitney said. “The result of our shallow human relationships is that loneliness is epidemic.”
“As disciples of Jesus Christ we need more than ever to live incarnational lives,” he exhorted. “As Jesus came into this world a fully alive, flesh and blood human being, fully man and fully God, so we need to become like Him. To love the lost all around us begins by forming face-to-face relationships with them loving them as Jesus did.”
In his book “The True Christian,” the late Anglican preacher J.C. Ryle wrote, “[T]hey who are taught and called of God may soon be distinguished from the sleeping children of this world. These have no leisure for vain amusements; their eyes are fixed and their thoughts are engaged upon the narrow path they have to tread and the crown they hope to receive; they have counted the cost and come out from the world; and their only wish is that they may finish their course with joy.”
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AFTRA/AMPTP Start Formal Talks April 28
By Nikki Finke
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Statement from AFTRA today:
“In order to advance the interests of all performers, out of concern for the health of the entertainment industry, and in the spirit of union solidarity, AFTRA has decided to commence negotiations with the AMPTP on April 28. AFTRA is committed above all to improving and protecting the working lives of AFTRA performers, and in this spirit we have been focused on moving forward to negotiate the best possible contract for our members as soon as possible. Our issues with the leadership of the Screen Actors Guild are a matter of record, as is our decision to negotiate a primetime television agreement on our own this year. Nonetheless we are also concerned about the well-being of SAG members – some 44,000 of whom also belong to AFTRA.
“The SAG leadership has now reversed its previous approach of postponing contract talks until the last minute—and last night publicly announced that they intend to start talks with the AMPTP on April 15. AFTRA has decided to let SAG go first because we feel it is in all of our interests for SAG to maintain its momentum and because we want to give the guild a reasonable opportunity to meet with the AMPTP. In our view, our proposed schedule should allow SAG sufficient time to work out a good deal with the studios. At the same time, we cannot abdicate our responsibility to our own members to engage with the employers in a strong, deliberate, and timely manner so we can negotiate the best possible agreement for primetime performers.”
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‘Earwig And The Witch’ Director Gorô Miyazaki On The Challenging Process Of Crafting Studio Ghibli’s First 3D CG Feature
All3Media International, Banijay Rights, eOne, Fremantle, ITV Studios Combine To Formalize London Screenings
The London Screenings have been an informal fixture in the British TV diary for a number of years, but now major distributors are combining forces to formalize the event in 2021.
All3Media International, Banijay Rights, eOne, Fremantle and ITV Studios will launch a two-week event, The London Screenings, on March 1, 2021. It will take place virtually amid the Covid-19 pandemic, with the idea being that it will become a physical setpiece from 2022 onwards.
The screenings will follow BBC Studios Showcase, which is scheduled to take place online between February 22-24. The annual gathering in Liverpool was the springboard for the informal London Screenings, which have been organized as a coordinated but disparate set of events for some time.
A London Screenings spokeswoman said: “Over previous years, the week in London post-BBC Studios Showcase has become a destination for key buyers around the world. This has been down to the calibre of the events and presentations arranged by the key London-based distributors.
“Having listened to our buyers, the logical evolution is for those companies to bring buyers a fully curated series of quality showcases across two weeks, each planned to avoid screening conflicts and all under the official banner of The London Screenings.”
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The Murder of Frank Little
Episode 10: Butte/America
December 18, 2020 DITW Episodes, Season One 01:04:27
In the final episode of season one, we examine Frank Little’s legacy a century after his death and hear the theories of his murder from leading experts. Plus, one final trip to Butte, Montana, as locals grapple with the mining town’s past, present and future.
For episode transcripts, go here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14CGmKknaov2o9UNejGp20XpOYWOGVnF7.
Episode 9: Why Copper is Red
December 8, 2020 DITW Episodes, Season One 01:07:37
In episode nine, after two years interviewing experts and sifting through the evidence, we present our best theory of who killed Frank Little. We also spend some quality time with the rogues gallery of crooked cops, seedy businessmen, company gunmen, corporate lawyers and patriotic vigilantes who’ve been linked to the murder over the years.
Episode 8: Theories
In episode eight, we begin to comb through the many theories surrounding Frank Little’s unsolved murder and meet some of the case’s most colorful researchers. Plus, after Little’s death, the federal government cracks down on the IWW.
Episode 7: Tinder Box
November 17, 2020 DITW Episodes, Season One 00:42:48
In episode seven, Frank Little arrives in Butte, Montana where, after 13 days of hell-raising speeches and furious organizing, he’s murdered by unknown assassins. The Death in the West team invades the sixth floor of the Hennessy Building and reports from what was once the nerve center of the Anaconda Company.
Episode 6: The Desert
In episode six, America dives into WWI and conflicts between workers and their bosses reach a fever pitch across the West. The physical toll of multiple beatings begins to weigh on Frank Little as he travels from Arizona to Chicago and finally to Butte, Montana during the final days of his life.
Episode 5: The Message
October 27, 2020 DITW Episodes, Season One 00:49:33
In episode five, Montana’s Copper Kings do battle in court, the state legislature, the press and even the underground tunnels of Butte’s mines. Frank Little assumes a leadership role during the IWW’s free speech fight in towns across the West.
Episode 4: A Western War
In episode four, a brazen bombing kills Idaho’s ex-governor, and the ensuing rift in the labor movement puts Frank Little on a collision course with history. Plus, Zach and Leif go 100 feet down a mine called Orphan Girl to see what life was like for Butte, Montana’s underground workers.
Episode 3: The Black Heart of Montana
In episode three, the DITW team visits a vintage, prohibition-era speakeasy and learns how Butte, Montana’s massive underground copper deposits transformed it from a mining camp to an urbanized center of wealth and power. In Oklahoma, the Little’s family’s dream of homesteading hits rock bottom.
Episode 2: Poisonville
October 6, 2020 DITW Episodes, Season One 00:40:19
In episode two, the wildest city in the West gives Frank Little a grand funeral, but making the man a martyr leaves his real life largely unexplored. Meanwhile, what do a high-powered corporate attorney, a thuggish police detective and a hook-handed gunman have in common? They’ve all been implicated in Little’s murder over the years.
Episode 1: 3-7-77
September 29, 2020 DITW Episodes, Season One 00:41:28
In episode one, we re-open the case of Frank Little, a union organizer whose brutal unsolved murder shocked the nation during the tumultuous summer of 1917. Our team travels to the mining city of Butte, Montana and reconstructs the night of the crime, including using vintage maps to pinpoint the secluded site of Little’s murder.
Credits and Sources
About DITW
Death in the West is a history podcast dedicated to the American West’s strange crimes and unsolved intrigues.
Episode 10: Butte/America December 18, 2020
Episode 9: Why Copper is Red December 8, 2020
Episode 8: Theories December 1, 2020
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Darlington Statement
Intersex community consensus statement
Yellow Tick
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10 March 2017 morgan 2017 event, Darlington Statement
This is a joint consensus statement by Australian and Aotearoa/New Zealand intersex organisations and independent advocates, in March 2017. It sets out the priorities and calls by the intersex human rights movement in our countries, under six headings: a preamble, human rights and legal reform; health and wellbeing; peer support; allies; and education, awareness and employment.
Affirm the Darlington Statement
See current signatories
Darlington Statement: Joint consensus statement from the intersex community retreat in Darlington, March 2017.
Joint statement by Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand intersex community organisations and independent advocates, including the Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome Support Group Australia (AISSGA),[1] Intersex Trust Aotearoa New Zealand (ITANZ),[2] Organisation Intersex International Australia (OIIAU),[3] Eve Black, Kylie Bond (AISSGA), Tony Briffa (OIIAU/AISSGA), Morgan Carpenter (OIIAU/Intersex Day Project[4]), Candice Cody (OIIAU), Alex David (OIIAU), Betsy Driver (Bodies Like Ours), Carolyn Hannaford (AISSGA), Eileen Harlow, Bonnie Hart (AISSGA), Phoebe Hart (AISSGA), Delia Leckey (ITANZ), Steph Lum (OIIAU), Mani Bruce Mitchell (ITANZ), Elise Nyhuis (AISSGA), Bronwyn O’Callaghan, Sandra Perrin (AISSGA), Cody Smith (Tranz Australia), Trace Williams (AISSGA), Imogen Yang (Bladder Exstrophy Epispadias Cloacal Exstrophy Hypospadias Australian Community – BEECHAC[5]), Georgie Yovanovic.
Intersex people are born with physical or biological sex characteristics (such as sexual anatomy, reproductive organs, hormonal patterns and/or chromosomal patterns) that are more diverse than stereotypical definitions for male or female bodies. For some people these traits are apparent prenatally or at birth, while for others they emerge later in life, often at puberty (see UN definition[6]). We recognise our diverse histories and use the word intersex inclusively, and acknowledging our right to self-determination.
We observe that, despite the best efforts of intersex human rights defenders, discrimination, stigmatisation and human rights violations, including harmful practices in medical settings, continue to occur in Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand.
We observe the 2013 Senate Community Affairs References Committee report, Involuntary or coerced sterilisation of intersex people in Australia,[7] and the 2016 Family Court of Australia case, Re Carla (Medical procedure).[8] We observe the Concluding observations on the fifth periodic report of New Zealand by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child in 2016.[9]
We recognise the international obligations of our countries, having signed the Convention against Torture, the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
We note that intersex peer support remains largely unfunded, advocacy funding remains precarious and limited, and intersex-led organisations rely on volunteers to address the many gaps in services left by other, well-resourced health, social services and human rights institutions.
We acknowledge the kind support for this event from the National LGBTI Health Alliance,[10] Twenty10,[11] Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice,[12] and an anonymous donor.
Recognising these issues, this gathering of Australian and Aotearoa/New Zealand intersex community organisations and individuals in March 2017, meeting on Gadigal Land in Darlington, Australia, acknowledges and respects the work of support organisations and human rights advocates over past years and acknowledges –
The Malta Declaration of the Third International Intersex Forum in 2013.[13]
That intersex people exist in all cultures and societies, throughout history, and that the existence of intersex people is worthy of celebration.
The diversity of our sex characteristics and bodies, our identities, sexes, genders, and lived experiences. We also acknowledge intersectionalities with other populations, including same-sex attracted people, trans and gender diverse people, people with disabilities, women, men, and Indigenous – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Tangata Whenua – and racialised, migrant and refugee populations.
That the word ‘intersex’, and the intersex human rights movement, belong equally to all people born with variations of sex characteristics, irrespective of our gender identities, genders, legal sex classifications and sexual orientations.
Our rights to bodily integrity, physical autonomy and self determination.
Our opposition to pathologising terminology such as “disorders of sex development”, not only because such labels are inherently disordering, but also because this promotes the belief that intersex characteristics need to be “fixed”.
Human rights and legal reform
We call for the immediate prohibition as a criminal act of deferrable medical interventions, including surgical and hormonal interventions, that alter the sex characteristics of infants and children without personal consent. We call for freely-given and fully informed consent by individuals, with individuals and families having mandatory independent access to funded counselling and peer support.
Regarding sex/gender classifications, sex and gender binaries are upheld by structural violence. Additionally, attempts to classify intersex people as a third sex/gender do not respect our diversity or right to self determination. These can inflict wide-ranging harm regardless of whether an intersex person identifies with binary legal sex assigned at birth or not.
Undue emphasis on how to classify intersex people rather than how we are treated is also a form of structural violence. The larger goal is not to seek new classifications but to end legal classification systems and the hierarchies that lie behind them. Therefore:
As with race or religion, sex/gender should not be a legal category on birth certificates or identification documents for anybody.
While sex/gender classifications remain legally required, sex/gender assignments must be regarded as provisional. Given existing social conditions, we do not support the imposition of a third sex classification when births are initially registered.
Recognising that any child may grow up to identify with a different sex/gender, and that the decision about the sex of rearing of an intersex child may have been incorrect, sex/gender classifications must be legally correctable through a simple administrative procedure at the request of the individual concerned.
Individuals able to consent should be able to choose between female (F), male (M), non-binary, alternative gender markers, or multiple options.
We call for effective legislative protection from discrimination and harmful practices on grounds of sex characteristics.
We call on governments and institutions to acknowledge and apologise for the treatment of people born with variations of sex characteristics, and provide redress and reparation for people born with variations of sex characteristics who have experienced involuntary or coercive medical interventions. There must be no time limit on access to redress and reparation.
We call for an end to genetic discrimination, including in insurance and employment.
We call for all adults to have the right to marry and form a family irrespective of their sex characteristics.
We note the difficulty that many intersex people have when travelling, including experiences of discrimination and harassment due to their bodily diversity, through the requirements of gendered documents, gendered screening and restrictions on travel with pharmaceutical prescription documents. We call on our governments to work with states, countries and international regulators to resolve these issues.
We call for meaningful participation by, and consultation with, intersex people and community organisations in all issues and policies affecting us.
We acknowledge the long-term physical and psychological implications of harmful and continuing medical practices, and limited access to support and peers.
Current forms of oversight of medical interventions affecting people born with variations of sex characteristics have proven to be inadequate.
We note a lack of transparency about diverse standards of care and practices across Australia and New Zealand for all age groups.
We note that the Family Court system in Australia has failed to adequately consider the human rights and autonomy of children born with variations of sex characteristics, and the repercussions of medical interventions on individuals and their families. The role of the Family Court is itself unclear. Distinctions between “therapeutic” and “non-therapeutic” interventions have failed our population.
We call for the implementation of advisory bodies to develop appropriate human rights-based, lifetime, intersex standards of care with full and meaningful participation by intersex community representatives and human rights institutions.
We call on the Australasian Paediatric Endocrine Group[14] and other medical/health bodies to stand alongside intersex-led community organisations to develop human rights-based lifetime standards of care.
We recognise that intersex people have health and medical needs, sometimes related to having an intersex variation, and sometimes not. We recognise that, for people with an intersex variation, misconceptions and associated stigma can act as barriers to treatment. Current practices are often based on the needs of other populations.
We recognise access limitations in rural, regional and remote settings.
We call for resourced access to necessary and appropriate health, medical and allied services and treatment, including surgeries and hormone treatment, psychosocial, psychosexual and psychological support, and including reparative treatments. Standards of care must support reparative treatments, and must not require conformity with stereotypical and clinical norms for female or male bodies, women and men, nor impose inappropriate psychiatric eligibility assessments.
We call for the provision of alternative, independent, effective human rights-based oversight mechanism(s) to determine individual cases involving persons born with intersex variations who are unable to consent to treatment, bringing together human rights experts, clinicians and intersex-led community organisations. The pros and cons for and against medical treatment must be properly ventilated and considered, including the lifetime health, legal, ethical, sexual and human rights implications.
Multi-disciplinary teams must operate in line with transparent, human rights-based standards of care for the treatment of intersex people and bodies. Multi-disciplinary teams in hospitals must include human rights specialists, child advocates, and independent intersex community representatives.
Some people need pap smears, some people need prostate examinations or mammograms, and some people need a combination of these. National screening programs and computerised systems must recognise the needs of people born with intersex variations.
We call for an end to the use of IVF and other forms of genetic selection to de-select variations of sex characteristics.
We call for access to reproductive services and fertility counselling for all intersex people, with protection of our reproductive autonomy, regardless of whether or not our capacity for fertility is considered to be in line with our legal sex.
Intersex-led organisations must be resourced to develop patient rights and human rights toolkits for intersex people and our families to improve access to healthcare, and ensure enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health.
Children with intersex variations require clear, age-appropriate disclosure of their intersex variations, and affirmative support, including peer support.
We call for regular public disclosure of accurate summary data on all medical interventions to modify the sex characteristics of children, and disclosure of historical data.
We call for more research, including clinical, sociological and psychological research, led by community input. Clinical research, including longitudinal research, requires true, non-medicalised controls.
We call for improved and ongoing education of health, welfare and allied professionals in issues relating to intersex bodies, including human rights issues.
Children with intersex variations should never be subjected to medical photography and display.
We call for respect for the privacy, integrity, and security of our medical records.
Recognising the difficulty that some intersex people have in accessing childhood medical records, we call for full access to medical records. Paediatric hospital records should be kept indefinitely. The medical records of people with whole-of-life medical issues should also be kept indefinitely.
We call for access to sport at all levels of competition by all intersex persons, including for all intersex women to be permitted to compete as women, without restrictions or discriminatory medical investigations.
Hormone treatment is required for a lifetime after sterilisation or in cases where gonads do not produce adequate hormones. However, people with intersex variations face unnecessary costs and challenges in accessing and managing appropriate hormone treatment. These include access to sex hormones, the unfair and undisclosed cost of treatment required as a consequence of unwanted medical interventions, accessing testosterone and estrogen at the same time, changing from one sex hormone to the other, accessing screening, and travel restrictions, including travelling with medication and physical screening. We call for national and clinical standards to address these issues.
We call for the implementation of adequate clinical transition pathways from paediatric to adult services.
We call for equitable access to social and welfare services for people with intersex variations. The needs of people with intersex variations in aged care, home care, state care, and disability services require further investigation, with full and meaningful participation by intersex-led organisations.
We recognise the trauma and mental health concerns caused by the unnecessary medicalisation of intersex people, as well as stigmatisation of intersex characteristics that has resulted in a legacy of isolation, secrecy and shame.
We recognise the fundamental importance and benefits of affirmative peer support for people born with variations of sex characteristics.
Our peer support organisations and other peer communities need resourcing and support to build communities and networks inclusive of all intersex people. No intersex person or parent of an intersex child should feel they are alone, irrespective of their bodily variation or the language they use.
We recognise the needs and lived experience of youth, and of people coming from varied cultural and faith backgrounds. We recognise these experiences as valid and legitimate.
We recognise the fundamental importance and benefits of peer support for parents, caregivers, and families of people with variations of sex characteristics. We recognise the importance and benefits of peer support for friends, partners, and others who support intersex people in their day-to-day lives.
Peer support must be integrated into human rights-based multi-disciplinary medical approaches, teams and services.
We call for public, governmental, and philanthropic support for funded, affirmative peer support.
We acknowledge that intersex people are the experts on our own lives and lived experience. Intersex people are experts in understanding the long term effects of medicalisation and medical interventions.
Intersex is distinct from other issues. We call on allies to actively acknowledge our distinctiveness and the diversity within our community, to support our human rights claims and respect the intersex human rights movement, without tokenism, or instrumentalising, or co-opting intersex issues as a means for other ends. “Nothing about us without us.”
We encourage all organisations and bodies that support the intersex movement to recognise this Darlington statement.
We call for intersex people, and the intersex human rights movement, to be allies to the LGBTQ, disability, Indigenous, anti-racist, and women’s movements.
We call on intersex people to recognise our own diversity, and call for intra-community dialogue and mutual support.
Education, awareness and employment
We acknowledge that stigma is often the result of misconceptions about intersex which is compounded by a lack of education and awareness.
We recognise that the stigmatisation and pathologisation of people born with variations of sex characteristics hinders self-acceptance, access to community, help-seeking, and accessing of services including healthcare.
We acknowledge the impacts of stigma, trauma and unwanted medical interventions on access to education and on employment, and consequences that include high rates of early school leaving, poverty, self-harm and suicidality.
We call for the inclusion of accurate and affirmative material on bodily diversity, including intersex variations, in school curricula, including in health and sex education.
We call on education and awareness providers to develop content with intersex-led organisations, and promote delivery by intersex people.
We call on employer groups, governments, institutions and trade unions to develop affirmative policies and practices to support employees with intersex variations.
We call for policies in educational institutions and employment to recognise that some people born with intersex variations may benefit from accommodations and reasonable adjustments, including special needs requirements, workplace adjustments, job access assistance, and provisions for medical leave.
We acknowledge the vital importance of positive stories and role models and the existence of some positive media coverage of intersex people. We acknowledge that much media work unfortunately perpetuates the stigmatisation of intersex people and bodies. We call on the media to work with intersex-led organisations to improve their understanding of intersex people and our human rights issues.
We call for an end to the stigmatisation and unnecessary pathologisation of intersex bodies.
Download the statement as an A5 leaflet
Affirm this statement
Darlington Statement (PDF format)
Read on the AISSGA site
Read on the IHRA (formerly OIIAU) site
Read on the Intersex Day site
Read via the QUT ePrints service
[1] Androgen Insensitivity Support Syndrome Support Group (AISSGA)
[2] Intersex Trust Aotearoa New Zealand (ITANZ)
[3] Organisation Intersex International Australia (OIIAU)
[4] Intersex Day Project
[5] Bladder Exstrophy Epispadias Cloacal Exstrophy Hypospadias Australian Community (BEECHAC)
[6] Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights et al, Intersex Awareness Day – Wednesday 26 October. End violence and harmful medical practices on intersex children and adults, UN and regional experts urge
[7] Senate Community Affairs References Committee report, Involuntary or coerced sterilisation of intersex people in Australia
[8] Re Carla (Medical procedure) [2016] FamCA 7
[9] United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child, Concluding observations on the fifth periodic report of New Zealand
[10] National LGBTI Health Alliance
[11] Twenty10
[12] Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice
[13] Malta declaration of the Third International Intersex Forum, 2013
[14] Australasian Paediatric Endocrine Group
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Sainty L. These Groups Want Unnecessary Surgery On Intersex Infants To Be Made A Crime. BuzzFeed Australia. 13 March 2017.
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The Touch of Comedy
In Chaplin's last film, A Countess From Hong Kong, he plays a steward in a scene which borders on self-effacement. Entering a room with his tray of drinks, he seems to stumble, a balletic moment in which he does not stumble, in fact, but recovers with a grace that is charming to watch.
BY CHARLES CHAMPLIN
The Gold Rush (1925)
As much as any comedian who ever worked in front of a camera (I can't comment on his work before a live audience), Chaplin knew the power of subtlety and surprise: the snowball that just misses the rich man's top hat, the banana peel cleverly or accidentally sidestepped, the dowager unaware that her slip is not only showing but imperiling her knees.
Chaplin was his own best director, capable of creating sublime slapstick. He was a master of visual humor, like the arctic cabin teetering at the edge of a precipice in The Gold Rush, as well as the slightly subtler humor of a starving man preparing to eat a parboiled shoe, also in The Gold Rush.
What is not clear is how often the directors improved the comedy of the great comedians like Chaplin and Keaton and a handful of others who had learned the trade in front of live customers and knew how to extract every quiver of laughter from them. Comedians like George Burns, who had started in vaudeville, knew how to work audiences. Before he appeared in an unfamiliar vaudeville theater, Burns went on stage before the crowds arrived, lit a cigar and watched where the prevailing drafts blew the smoke. "If the smoke blew in Gracie's face, the audience hated me," Burns once told me.
King Vidor once remarked that he did not think Charlie Chaplin was a particularly good director. But, Vidor added, "The thing is that Chaplin could think of 10 funny things to do to get from one side of a room to the other." I think it is true of humor as of many things that the essence is in the details. Slapstick humor is wonderful in its gross ways. Oliver Hardy carefully rolls up one sleeve and then thrusts the other arm into the fish tank to retrieve the sunken watch. In a broader kind of visual gag, Laurel and Hardy drive their jalopy to a saw mill, momentarily failing to realize that the saw is bisecting the car right down the middle from radiator to taillight. Visual humor is sometimes wonderfully improbable. In one of the shorts, a workman passes the camera carrying a long board all by himself. At the end of the board sits Stan Laurel eating his lunch as he bobs along. It doesn't make a lot of practical sense but it is a deliciously funny tableau.
It is often hard to know for sure where the director begins and the comedians leave off, or vice versa. With the best comedians the viewer thinks he knows and gives the comedian credit, which he or she may or may not totally deserve. In fact, Stan Laurel was a brilliant director of comedy and once the personas of Laurel and Hardy had been perfected (often with the guidance of Hal Roach), they went on to their long memorable careers together. In a real sense, the twosome they created was duplicated by other pairings in later years, including, if in a slightly different way, Hope and Crosby and one or two other successful teams: the dumb but trusting follower and the competent but inept leader. In a sense, Bob Hope and Bing Crosby were in a line of partners in which one was obviously the bright calm leader, the other the impetuous and often foolish instigator of mischief. Metaphorically speaking, Hope is usually the one with the imaginative but misguided ideas, Crosby the one who is customarily and dubiously uncertain about the enterprise.
But, like all teams, you need both halves, the dreamer and the doubter, the schemer and the foot dragger. Hope and Crosby were blessed by the help of some of the shrewdest directors of comedy in Hollywood, including Norman Panama (Road to Hong Kong) and David Butler (Road to Morocco). Hope and Crosby were essentially a verbal twosome rather than visual, although Hope was likelier to end in the cannibal's pot than Crosby, who seldom lost his dignity or his toupee.
The earliest film comedy was show, not tell: the comedy of the banana peel and the pratfall. In a silent film, a dialog card did not add much to the visual joke you saw on the screen. The further film got from the slapstick of silent comedy the more important the words became. The writers and their dialog and the jokes were waiting in the wings to give these visual comics a new dimension.
Like everything else about the movies they migrated north from the sight gags and broad action of earlier comedies until ultimately what they said could be as important and funny as what they used to do. The new breed of makers of comedy were writers more than performers. Even Charlie Chaplin, who was a sort of transitional figure between slapstick and comedy of character, had figured out that pathos was really as essential to comedy as fall-down slapstick. Indeed, more and more, character came into comedy and with it the much wider range of emotion — actions and characters meant to produce emotional responses in the viewers and an awareness that what happened on the screen could be affecting and could just as effectively produce tears as well as laughter, with both ends of the emotional spectrum creating strong responses in audiences.
The early days of visual jokes in which laughter was the primary result evolved subtly into situation comedy and a new breed of comic actors in which the situations now embraced and conveyed pathos as well as laughter.
Chaplin did some of the funniest early comedies like some of the sequences in The Gold Rush. There are few tableaus in Chaplin more moving than when he is waddling down the road into his own future in his battered derby and baggy clothes. Battered but fearless, he was at last a kind of elderly waif, alone in the world but befriending the pretty blind girl played by the young Paulette Goddard in City Lights.
Historically, the subtle change from the comedy of jokes and knockabout farce to deeper feelings, more poignant situations and outright sadness took the idea of what was funny to the wider world of what was touching and perhaps more deeply human. An early comedy like King Vidor's Show People was funny but it also recognized a realer world with its good guys and its not so good guys and its gulf often quite wide between the ideal and the real, the gulf between triumph and the near-miss.
There is always a rising sophistication and complexity in film comedy as in all things. Woody Allen, with his nerdy but endearing self-portraiture, was an extension of the strain of comedies that went back spiritually to Chaplin as the tramp and Jackie Coogan as the waif shuffling to survive in the hard world. In a long comic tradition he is essentially a loner hoping to find the right girl but seldom succeeding. Some of the early comic figures grew out of an almost old-fashioned world of farms and lanes and small towns; the later humor often arose in an urban America, with its hard sidewalks, metaphorically speaking, and its complexity. Allen, probably the most perceptive of the modern comic inventors, gives us an urban and contemporary world that is several ways more testing and frustrating than the simpler ways of the past.
Billy Wilder more than anyone brought film comedy up to date. William Holden, one of his great admirers, once said that Wilder had a brain full of rusty razor blades. The Apartment was a sardonic masterpiece, profoundly cynical but creating a slight possibility that decency might just narrowly survive. In The Fortune Cookie, Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau were a kind of perfect pair, a prototype for a certain kind of comedy in which the idealist and the cynic struggle for supremacy. Matthau the schemer, the born survivor, contends with Lemmon as the nice guy, decent if a little naive, to see whether goodness has a chance to triumph. Wilder was the master of a kind of sophisticated modern urban comedy rooted in credible character and salted with cynicism. He brought from his native Vienna an infusion of worldliness that seems in retrospect to be distinctly European.
The link among masters of comedy like Charlie Chaplin and Billy Wilder is their recognition that comedy, like tragedy, was born in a close and sympathetic observation of the real world.
View the DGA Magazine July 2003 Issue
DGA Magazine July 2003
Many cinematographers said it was impossible to film multi-camera before a live audience. It just couldn't be done. But that was not a phrase in Desi Arnaz' vocabulary.
Directing Comedy 101
The business of trying to make people laugh, whether the medium be theatrical film, television sitcom or TV commercial, is surely no joke. It makes undergoing root canal work seem positively light and breezy by comparison.
Champlin on Chaplin
In Chaplin's last film, A Countess From Hong Kong, he plays a steward in a scene which borders on self-effacement. Entering a room with his tray of drinks, he seems to stumble, but recovers with a grace that is charming to watch.
This HBO hit has brought the concept of working without a script into the TV mainstream, transforming its creator and star Larry David from the man behind the genius of Seinfeld to the butt of every self-inflicted joke on camera in Curb.
DGA/WGA
The Art of Collaboration
WGAw president Victoria Riskin shared what she claimed was Hollywood's "big, dark secret." "The truth is that writers and directors sometimes get along, and even collaborate very well."
This file is a PDF
Comedy Legends
Make Room for Daddy
On the set of Make Room for Daddy in 1959.
Good Morning, Mr. Zip, Zip, Zip
Richard Schickel
Schickel, the author of more than 30 books, has written his most personal one, interweaving autobiography with film criticism, he examines the pictures that made an impact on him as a child and reassesses them with a professional's gimlet eye
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Over 5,000 new articles created with the Content Translation tool
June 9, 2015 by Runa Bhattacharjee
The Content Translation Tool makes it easier to create new new Wikipedia articles from other languages. It is now available as a beta-feature in 148 Wikipedias. The tool now features an updated selector with image thumbnails for search results. Screenshot by Runa Bhattacharjee, freely licensed under CC0 1.0
Since our last blog post, much has happened in the world of Content Translation — a tool that makes it easier to translate Wikipedia articles into different languages. The Wikimedia Language Engineering team deployed as a beta-feature in January 2015 in the Catalan, Spanish and Portuguese Wikipedias; today, nearly 150 Wikipedias have access to the tool, and more than 5,000 articles have been created by more than 1,500 editors.
While on the one hand there are large Wikipedias, like English or German, where thousands of volunteers have written articles about millions of topics, there are over 100 smaller Wikipedias where a handful of volunteers are struggling to add more content. Translating from an existing article in another language is a common method adopted in such Wikipedias to create more content. Content Translation attempts to solve this rather daunting problem by simplifying the process, allowing editors to quickly create the first draft of the article and focus on improving the content. It includes an editing interface and translation tools that make it easy to adapt wiki-specific syntax, links, references, and categories. Machine translation support via Apertium is also available for a limited set of languages, which can considerably speed up the process; if it is currently missing for yours, we invite you to take our ongoing survey to test and provide feedback.
Even without machine translation, the tool has been used to translate from any of the available languages (i.e. from all Wikipedias) with features that allow automatic adaptation of links, images, references and categories. For instance, nearly 500 new articles have been created in the French Wikipedia using Content Translation and without machine translation.
New languages and feature improvements
At present, Content Translation is available on 148 Wikipedias as a beta-feature for logged-in users, including several large Wikipedias like French, Dutch and Polish. Being a beta-feature, only logged-in users can use it at present by enabling it from their preferences.
The tool presents a simple workflow—select the source language and article to translate, select the target language, translate the contents of the article, and publish it as a new page in the corresponding Wikipedia. For category adaptation, the corresponding category needs to exist in the target Wikipedia. Translators can also save the translations and work on it later.
Articles published using Content Translation in April and May 2015. Image by Pau Giner, freely licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
New translators who published articles using Content Translation in April and May 2015. Image by Pau Giner, freely licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
In the months of April and May, we focused on improving features that made it easy for users to start translating with Content Translation by quickly gaining access to it. We introduced a campaign that prompted users to try Content Translation instead, when they were creating a new article. Users could enable the feature directly from the campaign message screen and begin translating the page from another language. A call-out message was also added to the Contributions menu providing quick access to different kinds of contributions (including translations). As an outcome of these measures, we now see a sharp increase in the number of new articles being created every week by increasing number of new users (see images). We expect to get better insight into the usage numbers in the coming month.
Feature improvement highlights:
To prepare for deployment on wikis with Right-to-Left content, several bugs have been fixed.
Users will also see an improvement in the selector dialog, where results from articles searched are now displayed with a thumbnail and small description (see image).
The ULS input method has been integrated in the Content Translation editing interface
New articles created using Content Translation are now automatically linked through Wikidata
Deployment update and what’s coming next
In the coming month, we aim to continue adding Content Translation as a beta-feature to more Wikipedias so that more users can test the tool. This not only exposes special cases that we need to be aware of (like local gadgets or Wikipedia specific scripts) but also provides us with feature suggestions.
Upcoming features:
Improved link handling with provision for complex use-cases.
Redesigned statistics page with additional data.
Preliminary features for an integrated notification system using Echo, to better connect with our users
The Language team will be hosting two Content Translation workshops at Wikimania this year. You can sign up on the Wikimania website (here and here); it is open for all participants. You can read more about Content Translation on the project page and also in the new User Guide (translations are very welcome!).
Read more about Content Translation developments and other updates from the Language Engineering team in our monthly report. We would also like to invite everyone for our online office hour session on June 10 at 14:30 UTC.
Runa Bhattacharjee
Language Engineering, Editing
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Gender, leadership, Occupational, Political April 17, 2013 March 8, 2018
Female political role models have an empowering effect on women
Psychologically empowering to women?
The late Margaret Thatcher – Britain’s first and, so far, only female Prime Minister – is criticised for failing to do more to help other women get ahead in politics. Supporters argue, however, that the example she set will, on its own, have been of profound benefit to women with leadership ambitions. A new study puts this principle to the test, examining the effect on women of reminders about the contemporary female political high-flyers Angela Merkel and Hillary Clinton.
Ioana Latu and her colleagues recruited 149 Swiss student participants (81 women) to make a persuasive public speech against the rise in student fees. The speeches were made in a virtual reality room in front of a virtual audience of 12 men and women. Crucially, some of the participants performed their speech in a room with a poster of Hillary Clinton on the back wall; others with Merkel on the wall; a third group with Bill Clinton’s poster on the back wall; and for a final group, there was no poster.
The key result is that the female students spoke for significantly longer – a sign of dominance – when Merkel or Hillary Clinton was on the back wall (as opposed to Bill or no poster) – an increase of 49 per cent and 24 per cent, respectively, making their speeches just as long as the men’s. These female students’ speeches were also rated as better quality by two coders blind to the experimental condition, and they also evaluated their own performance more positively. The presence of the different posters made no difference to the performance of the male students.
“We believe these findings are important because although a wealth of research has studied the effects of role models on academic and math performance, there is no research that investigates the effect of female political role models on successful leadership behaviour,” the researchers concluded. “Yet, exactly such behaviour is crucial because not only is an increase in female politicians the goal of equality, it can also be (as our results show) the engine that drives it.”
Latu, I., Mast, M., Lammers, J., and Bombari, D. (2013). Successful female leaders empower women’s behavior in leadership tasks. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 49 (3), 444-448 DOI: 10.1016/j.jesp.2013.01.003
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Timely and unbiased, reliable Jarrett. Shame they used poster or Clinton, are they sure women weren't influenced by his womanising rep? Seeing him on the wall might have increased a disgust reaction and so they wanted to get out of there asap. It would be cool to replicate in the UK with…..oh! Can anyone think of contemporary powerful women in UK politics???? Was Maggie the first and last to break into our male dominated politics?
Ron@OnlineCheckers says:
I think it's great that these female politicians serve as a role model for young women. Lets keep the trend going!
graywave says:
It's a shame you used a picture of Margaret Thatcher in your piece! Of all the women who might be cited as positive role models for women – Australia's current Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, for example – Thatcher is the least of them.
Here is where sexual orientation comes in. Psychologically, females are more domestic and effected by their environment. Even though nurture has no effect among men and women growing up, big figures like celebrities and politicians do influence domestic roles of men and women. This poster study is a good example, as it turns out that a female role model presence influences women more.
Christian Jarrett says:
it was the day of Thatcher's funeral and there is ongoing debate about the impact she may have had as a role model for women. She's been criticised for not doing more to actively promote women, but then many say she was an inspiration to them simply by virtue of what she achieved.
Margeret Thatcher did well to get as far as she did in her time. Yet she had to “become” a man to do it. Yet I feel and hope that today's women have moved on or at least are trying to move on from the need to be like a man in a mans world. Many business women today are using the skills given to all women rather than following a testosterone example which can only wear us down.
I believe that the women are more likely to connect with the poster of a successful female because they are of the same sex and they want to prove that women are successful. They probably feel more comfortable when the poster is a female, so the speech is slower and more effective. Some women are more completive when they are around other women, which might bring out something beneficial. Men feel that they don’t have to prove anything, they are who they are.
Being a politician is not a stereotypical gender-role for women. Politics used to be a man's world. Today men and women are more equal than ever before. Women are slowly beginning to make great strides in politics. We look to other, more famous women, for inspiration. We have always been labeled as the “inferior” sex. Now it is time for us to step up and show the men of the world what we are made of!!
Melissa Hagedorn says:
Females have a greater impact on famles. We as women need the support of other women to take control. Women have always been down played to men. Their has always been a gender role conflict. Men get paid more then women that do the same job as them. Men are seen as the ruling power and women have to be under their rule. IT's time for us women to stand up and rule they world. The men had their turn and now it's our turn. Margaret Thatcher set the stage for women across the world. She made us believe that we could hold a high title in politics and over come the rule of man. She lead the way for women,like Hillary Clinton. Clinton is thought of as a strong woman who could have been president of the United States but didn't win. Her running for president was a big push in the right direction. Just like when the women did thier speech that had the Hillary Clinton and Angela Merkel posters. Women did better with their speech because they were empowered by them. On the other hand when they had the posters of Bill Clintion they didnt do as well because men are in control. This goes back to gender roles. Men are in power and women are domesticated to be a good wife. It's now time women to be treated equal as men and for the roles to change. One day the United States will have a female president and they will do a great job running this country. We need to stand together so that one day soon women and men will be eqaul. There will no longer be the issue of men making more then women at the same job. Gender will no longer matter.
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One of the problems with the study is that they did not compare female role models to non-role models (e.g., picture of unknown women). It might be that the effect is simply due to the fact that the participants watched a women, not necessarily a role model.
This seems unlikely because there were women in the audience. So presenters in all conditions were exposed to the sight of other women.
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THE SUPPLY LINE TAKES TO THE HILLS: A raider battalion, specially trained group of Marines, hikes over rugged terrain during recent operations on Guadalcanal. [See "more images" below for complete caption]
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From the Fashion to the Gifts- Wedding Trends Over the Past Century Sure Have Changed!
It’s not just the wedding dresses that change from year to year. From the gifts given to the types of cakes served, weddings sure have changed a lot over the decades! Take a look back with us at some of the wedding trends that have come and gone since the 1920s.
Flapper style infiltrated even bridal wear, though in the photo below the bride’s dress is still ankle length (as were many wedding dresses). Headbands and short hair ruled the decade. Women who chose to keep their hair long would often pin it up in a mock bob for special occasions.
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The newly-created concept of the gift registry meant that couples could select their own patterns and gifts from a department store like Macy’s (the originator of the concept). Popular gifts of the day included china, crystal, and silver.
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Wedding cakes grew in size from the decade before, though many weddings were still small weekday affairs held at the home of the bride’s parents, with cakes to match the scale of these affairs.
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Many weddings in the ’30s were quite simple due to hard times, but wealthier families still held fancy affairs and selected gifts from registries. Wedding and engagement rings, despite the tough economy, were becoming more fashionable.
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Cakes continued to get taller and more elaborate for those who could afford it.
Depression era fashion dictated that many women were married in their best clothes, which might have only been feed sack or calico, probably sewn by the bride herself.
Dresses in the ’40s were often simpler than in the decades to come, though ornamentation helped to disguise many a plain or heirloom dress during wartime rationing. Post-war some women made their wedding dresses from parachute fabric.
During World War II weddings were often simple, even slapdash if the groom (or bride) was shipping out soon after. Post-war weddings came to have a greater scale and folks had more time and money for larger celebrations.
Wedding rings for men gained popularity during the ’40s as a point of connection for the groom since so many of them shipped out soon after the occasion.
Cakes with tiers separated by columns became popular, once again increasing the height and complexity of wedding cakes. The wedding gowns of Elizabeth Taylor and Grace Kelly both had significant influence on what dresses brides chose.
Wedding registries became even more common. Brides-to-be sometimes wore brooches with their chosen flatware pattern on it so that no one would be at all confused as to which design to buy for the couple.
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It was in the ’50s that the Bunny Hop was created, a song and dance that would become a wedding reception staple.
The going away suit was perhaps no more elegant than in the ’50s when long dress suits and fur-trimmed collars made them photo-worthy additions to the wedding day.
The popularity of shift dresses, miniskirts, and pillbox hats all had influence on bridal fashions in the ’60s and created a more modern look. Priscilla Presley’s beaded shift dress and bouffant hair served as inspiration for countless young ladies about to be married.
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Popular wedding gifts included cedar chests, flatware, china, and kitchen appliances like blenders and mixers.
Wedding receptions were still optional at this point, but were becoming more commonly expected after the wedding ceremony.
Wedding dresses during the ’70s ran the gambit from traditional to hippie to casual and wedding ceremonies were also quite varied.
This 1978 bride is wearing a dress from 1928. Via/ Flickr
The idea of a simple wedding was paramount to many couples at the time, but large weddings were also gaining popularity during the decade.
Outdoor vows grew in popularity as the hippie movement brought people back to nature. The notion of throwing an event at a specific destination was also gaining traction. This concept was almost unheard of only 10 or 20 years before. Though, many weddings and receptions were still small affairs held at home or in a community center.
Traditional influences of the day were heightened by the wedding of Charles and Diana and many brides opted for voluminous gowns and long trains after the royal wedding was seen by millions. Early ’80s wedding dresses were often very long with high collars and lace cuffs edging onto the hand. Flower crowns were also quite popular during the ’80s.
By the end of the decade, dress suits and pants were also being worn, and strapless dresses were coming into fashion for brides (the latter of which had been previously deemed too daring for brides).
It was during the ’80s that the chicken dance became a staple at weddings, with both the young and the old shaking their imaginary wings.
The infamous bridesmaid dresses of the ’80s became synonymous with bright colors and huge sleeves.
Electronic wedding registries revolutionized the way couples decided on their wedding gifts. The number of wedding gifts for the average couple also increased, since each item was only a button-click away. New must-have items like bread-making machines and salad spinners meant that the choice was almost endless.
Cakes followed suit behind the Victorian-style wedding dresses– edible pearls, lace-like patterns, and other ornate decorations put ’90s wedding cakes over the top.
Videography was the newest way to record your special day and professional wedding photographers also were commissioned to take more photos than previous generations had deemed necessary.
While wedding registries swelled the decade before, in the new century couples began asking for less traditional wedding gifts such as charitable donations in their names, gift cards to department or home improvement stores, and home remodels as couples are often already living together.
Cakes have gotten sleeker and more modern these days, but they are by no means simpler!
The wedding industry has grown to become a huge market, with weddings in the tens of thousands of dollars a common occurrence. From the guestbook to scrapbooks to wedding cupcakes to hair and makeup, there is a product now for every possible aspect of weddings.
Any type of service or reception can be found across the country these days, from classic to folksy to unforgettable. Backlash against large, expensive weddings has prompted some couples to embrace a DIY cost-saving ethos when planning their big day.
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The medical term for this type of skin irritation is ‘chromium allergic dermatitis’. Another danger to health is through ingestion, but this is predominantly a risk in chromium-tanned footwear intended for children under three years of age, as it is an instinctive behaviour for infants to place items in their mouths.
The formation of chromium VI can be slow, which means that the reaction can occur during storage after the final article has been produced. The solution is filtered using Solid Phase Extraction SPE to remove any interfering dyestuffs from the solution that may generate a false positive.
The principle of the testing is that isi soluble chromium VI is extracted from the specimen of leather in a water-based solution containing a phosphate salt at a carefully controlled pH of 7. Since 1st Mayan EU regulation to restrict chromium VI in all leathers articles and articles containing leather parts in contact with the skin has been in force. Please note some testing leadtimes may be After the extraction, it is common for the extracted buffer solution to be coloured, as some dyes can easily be 17705 out of the leather test specimen.
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The intensity of this colour is measured using an ultraviolet visible light spectrophotometer UV-Viswhich measures the absorbance of 1,5-diphenylcarbazone at a wavelength of nm.
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UK footwear brand Hotter Contact Eurofins BLC to discuss your enquiry with friendly and helpful experts and to get a quotation. Turkey is Now the Latest In the test method, the pH of this extraction solution is crucial in order to avoid artificially promoting the conversion of chromium III to chromium VI, or instigating the formation of chromium VI precipitates.
The sorbent in these cartridges consists of very small, solid particles, that adsorb the dye molecules onto the surfaces of the particles, physically adhering ions and molecules onto the surface of another phase. What Is Ion Chromatography? Technical links The chemical testing of leather. SATRA offers a wide range of unique member services and products designed to enhance technical knowledge and help improve profitability and global sales. How can we help? The extraction solution is referred to as a ‘buffer’ solution, because it resists a change in pH when small quantities of acid or alkali are added.
The leather is cut into small pieces and placed in a phosphate buffer at pH 7. However, the chemical reaction from chromium III to chromium VI — Cr VI — is an oxidation process and can be facilitated iiso certain factors — for example, increases in pH, temperature, exposure to ultraviolet UV radiation and exposure to oxidising agents.
Chronic inhalation of chromium VI has been shown to increase the risk of lung cancer and may also damage the small capillaries in the kidneys and intestines. As a result, the mixture is separated into substances which appear as separate peaks on the HPLC chromatogram.
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This reaction could theoretically occur during leather processing after isp, during storage or after the product reached the consumer, although as chromium-tanned leather is an acidic material, the likelihood of conversion to chromium VI in finished leather is reduced. If you are a SATRA member but not yet registered for online access please register as a new user below. The cartridges are packed with a sorbent which is activated by a pre-treatment with methanol and water.
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This means that for leather bearing in mind that chromium-tanned leather will normally be acidic due to the processes involved in the tanning processthe pH of the extraction solution will generally remain between 7. IULTCS best practice Nine key points have been developed to avoid chromium VI formation during the leathermaking process and to create a leather matrix, to minimise the generation of chromium VI during storage and use: The chromatographic process separates the different ions within the sample i.
From successful trials to commercial implementation; this DNA tagging system is one of the most accurate forms of The updates will see the method being split into 2 parts; part 1 being the colorimetric method technically unchanged from the current uso of the method and part 2 using a new technique — Ion Chromatography.
According to a scientific study carried 170075 in Isp, the number of people hypersensitive to chromium VI is low. Isoo to the way leather is processed in batches with each animal skin being slightly different and the complex chemistry involved with chromium VI formation, testing is the only certain way of demonstrating compliance.
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The total number of loans now in forbearance reached 7.16% of servicers' portfolio volume for the week ending August 30, down slightly from the 7.20% level recorded one week earlier, according to the latest Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Forbearance and Call Volume Survey.
The new survey determined that 3.6 million homeowners are now in forbearance plans. Progress continued to be made on the government-sponsored enterprise front, with the share of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans in forbearance falling for the 13th consecutive week in a row to 4.80%, an 8-basis-point decline, while the forbearance share for portfolio loans and private-label securities (PLS) took a 1 basis point dip to 10.43% and the share of loans in forbearance for depository servicers tumbled 9 basis points to 7.40%.,
However, Ginnie Mae loans in forbearance inched up by 4 basis points for the second consecutive week to 9.62% while the share of loans in forbearance for independent mortgage bank (IMB) servicers was unchanged at 7.41%.
“The share of Ginnie Mae loans in forbearance increased again this week, as the current economic crisis continues to disproportionately impact borrowers with FHA and VA loans,” said Mike Fratantoni, MBA's SVP and Chief Economist. “As a result, IMB servicers, which have roughly one-third of their portfolio with Ginnie Mae, had a forbearance share that was unchanged, while depositories, which have a larger share of GSE and portfolio loans, saw a decrease.”
The MBA also reported that 35.76% of total loans in forbearance are in the initial forbearance plan stage, compared to 63.29% that are in a forbearance extension. The remaining 0.94% were listed as forbearance re-entries.
Total weekly forbearance requests as a percent of servicing portfolio volume was 0.09%. a scant decrease from the 0.10% of the prior week. As a percent of servicing portfolio volume, forbearance-related calls remained unchanged at 7.2% and the average speed to answer increased from 2.2 minutes to 2.4 minutes.
Fratantoni added that the current situation is not expected to dramatically change in the near future.
“The labor market continued to heal in August, with strong job growth and a large decline in the unemployment rate,” he observed. “However, the economy still faces an uphill climb and remains far away from full employment. High unemployment, and jobless claims consistently around 1 million a week, continue to cause financial strain for some borrowers, and especially for those who work in industries hardest hit by the pandemic.”
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[Risk of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs. Focus on aceclofenac]
FARSANG Csaba
[Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most frequently used pharmaceuticals. Nevertheless, a number of studies emphasized that NSAIDs were damaging not only the gastrointestinal (GI), but also the cardiovascular (CV) system, could increase the blood pressure, the frequency of coronary events (angina, myocardial infarction) and stroke incidence, as well as they might deteriorate renal functions. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) did not find evidence that administering NSAIDs could increase the risk of developing COVID-19 or worsened the condition of COVID-19 patients. However, unwanted effects of specific drugs differ substantially in their occurrence and seriousness as well. It seemed to be for a long time that the NSAIDs provoked higher GI-risk was closely related to the COX1/COX2 selectivity, like the cardiovascular (CV) risk to the COX2/COX1 selectivity, however, the recent data did not prove it clearly. Based on the available literature while pondering the gastrointestinal and cardiovascular adverse events, among all NSAIDs the aceclofenac profile seemed to be the most favourable.]
The etiology and age-related properties of patients with delirium in coronary intensive care unit and its effects on inhospital and follow up prognosis
ALTAY Servet, GÜRDOGAN Muhammet, KAYA Caglar, KARDAS Fatih, ZEYBEY Utku, CAKIR Burcu, EBIK Mustafa, DEMIR Melik
Delirium is a syndrome frequently encountered in intensive care and associated with a poor prognosis. Intensive care delirium is mostly based on general and palliative intensive care data in the literature. In this study, we aimed to investigate the incidence of delirium in coronary intensive care unit (CICU), related factors, its relationship with inhospital and follow up prognosis, incidence of age-related delirium and its effect on outcomes. This study was conducted with patients hospitalized in CICU of a tertiary university hospital between 01 August 2017 and 01 August 2018. Files of all patients were examined in details, and demographic, clinic and laboratory parameters were recorded. Patients confirmed with psychiatry consultation were included in the groups of patients who developed delirium. Patients were divided into groups with and without delirium developed, and baseline features, inhospital and follow up prognoses were investigated. In addition, patients were divided into four groups as <65 years old, 65-75 yo, 75-84 yo and> 85 yo, and the incidence of delirium, related factors and prognoses were compared among these groups. A total of 1108 patients (mean age: 64.4 ± 13.9 years; 66% men) who were followed in the intensive care unit with variable indications were included in the study. Of all patients 11.1% developed delirium in the CICU. Patients who developed delirium were older, comorbidities were more frequent, and these patients showed increased inflammation findings, and significant increase in inhospital mortality compared to those who did not develop delirium (p<0.05). At median 9-month follow up period, rehospitalization, reinfarction, cognitive dysfunction, initiation of psychiatric therapy and mortality were significantly higher in the delirium group (p<0.05). When patients who developed delirium were divided into four groups by age and analyzed, incidence of delirium and mortality rate in delirium group were significantly increased by age (p<0.05). Development of delirium in coronary intensive care unit is associated with increased inhospital and follow up morbidity and mortality. Delirium is more commonly seen in geriatric patients and those with comorbidity, and is associated with a poorer prognosis. High-risk patients should be more carefully monitored for the risk of delirium.
[Ulcerative carpal tunnel syndrome]
KAMONDI Anita, TEIXEIRA Jose Maria, SZIRMAI Imre
[The carpal tunnel syndrome is the most frequent compression-induced neuropathy. A severe but rare clinical manifestation of this disorder associates with ulceration, acral osteo-lysis and mutilation of the terminal phalanges of the second and third fingers. Recognition of this disorder is difficult, because various dermatological and internal diseases might lead to acral ulcerative lesions, and these patients are seldom referred to neurological and/or electrodiagnostic examination. In this article, we present three cases of this rare clinical form of carpal tunnel syndrome and discuss the electrodiagnostic findings. The early diagnosis is important since decompression of the median nerve in due time might prevent mutilation and could significantly improve the patients’ quality of life.]
Association of anterior thoracic meningocele and azygos lobe of the lung
DENIZ Ersay Fatih, SENAYLI Atilla, BICAKCI Ünal
Here we report an anterior thoracic meningocele case. Twoyears- old female patient was presented with kyphosis. Azygos lobe of the lung was also demonstrated during radiological studies. Posterolateral thoracotomy incision and extralpeural approach was performed for excision of the anterior meningocele to untether the cord. Although both anomalies are related to faulty embryogenesis and it is well known that faulty embryogenesis may also reveal coexisting abnormalities, we could not speculate a common mechanism for anterior thoracic meningocele and azygos lobe of the lung association.
Hyperhomocysteinemia in female migraineurs of childbearing ages
ALEMDAR Murat, SELEKLER Macit Hamit
Background and purpose - Migraine is a risk factor for ischemic stroke in women of childbearing ages. Previous researches revealed a higher prevalence of hyperhomocysteinemia in migraineurs. Possible differences on the frequencies of hyperhomocysteinemia between migraine with aura and migraine without aura could contribute the established variances in stroke risk between these migraine types. Therefore, we aimed to search if the frequency of hyperhomocysteinemia was different between these subtypes of migraine or not. Methods - We analyzed the findings of serum homocysteine levels in female migraineurs of 16-49 years old who admitted to our outpatient clinic. Results - Homocysteine level was elevated in 13.3% of study population. There were not any significant differences on median serum homocysteine levels between migraine with aura (8.0 mikromol/L) and without aura (8.5 mikromol/L). (p=0.426) The frequencies of hyperhomocysteinemia were also similar (9.1% versus 16.7%, respectively; p=0.373). Correlation analyses did not reveal any linear correlation between ages and homocysteine levels either in group of migraine with aura or in group of migraine without aura (p=0.417 and p=0.647, respectively). Similarly, any linear correlation between disease ages and homocysteine levels either in group of migraine with aura or in group of migraine without aura was not detected (p=0.359 and p=0.849, respectively). Conclusion - The median serum homocysteine levels and the frequencies of hyperhomocysteinemia are similar between migraine with aura and without aura in women of childbearing ages. Therefore, the variances on stroke risk ratios between these types of migraine are probably not originated from the differences of serum homocysteine status.
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In the category of Best Lab Song, the award goes to …
Posted by Shireen Gonzaga in Human World | April 7, 2011
BioTechniques, The International Journal of Life Science Methods, does more than publish scholarly articles. It also hands out awards for “Best Lab Song,” a category you’ll never see at the Emmys!
Here’s some big news for the musical science nerds in us, coming to you more than six weeks late. I just stumbled across this, and it was too good not to share!
Biotechniques is a scholarly journal that covers the latest cutting-edge laboratory techniques in the biological sciences. It publishes papers with titles like “Detection of interruptions in the GAA trinucleotide repeat expansion in the FXN gene of Friedreich ataxia” and “Rapid DNA amplification in a capillary tube by natural convection with a single isothermal heater.” Serious stuff.
They’re also pretty serious about their music.
In mid-February (i can’t believe I missed this!), they awarded the “Grammy” for “best and brightest in music that the Science Recording Academy has to offer in research rock and laboratory lyricism.”
From their website:
The nominees in this category include original compositions and parodies of pop songs with at least two things in common – a passion for science and a strange sense of humor. Graduate students, postdocs, and even doctors in labs across the country with entirely too much time between their PCR runs and journal club meetings have shared with us their clever lyrics, just-in-tune singing, and best attempts at choreography. Naturally, we applaud them all for filling labs around the world with much-needed laughter.
And the nominees were …
Nathaniel Krefman, University of California Department of Molecular and Cell Biology
A song for every researcher who’s ever wondered where his buffer disappeared to, or why his cells have transformed into yeast.
Bad Project
Hui Zheng Lab at Baylor College of Medicine
This Lady Gaga parody gives new lyrical meaning to every postdoc’s worst fear.
Blame It on the DNA
Mr. Cortez and Tom McFadden at Hogan High School
No need to beat yourself up over things like height, weight, eye color, or gender; just blame it on the DNA.
Evolution Made Us All
Ben Hillman
Performed to the dulcet tones of a small child, this song has something for the Darwinist and Creationist in all of us.
I’m Bringin’ Stickleback
These researchers are bringing “stickleback” in this Justin Timberlake parody.
Aaand the winner is …..
A belated congratulations to Hui Zheng Lab at Baylor College of Medicine! EarthSky says, you and the other nominees totally rock!
Hmmm … I can’t find anything on the EarthSky website that’s even remotely related to this blog!
Shireen Gonzaga
Shireen Gonzaga is a freelance writer who enjoys writing about natural history. She is also a technical editor at an astronomical observatory where she works on documentation for astronomers. Shireen has many interests and hobbies related to the natural world. She lives in Cockeysville, Maryland.
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Reaction products of diazotised Sodium hydrogen 4-amino-5-hydroxynaphthalene-2,7-disulphonate coupled with Resorcinol (1:1), coupled with diazotised 5-amino-2-anilinobenzenesulphonic acid (1:2), coupled with diazotised 4-nitroaniline (1:1), sodium salts
Justification for classification or non-classification
Genetic toxicity in vitro
not mutagenic
Endpoint conclusion
Endpoint conclusion:
no adverse effect observed (negative)
Genetic toxicity in vivo
no study available
The following data were obtained for Similar Substance 01. It is expected that the Target substance will present similar mutagenic potential to this read across substance. Moreover, a read-across approach using data from Similar Substance 02 and Similar Substance 03 was used to complete the in vitro mammalian cell mutagenicity endpoint for which Similar Substance 01 did not have experimental data. Justification for the use of a Read Across approach is provided in Section 13 of IUCLID.
IN VITRO BACTERIAL REVERSE MUTATION TEST
Similar Substance 01 was examined for its ability to induce gene mutations in tester strains of Salmonella typhimurium and Escherichia coli, as measured by reversion of auxotrophic strains to prototrophy. The test was performed according to the OECD Guideline 471 (1997) and the EU method B.13/14 of EC 440/2008. The five tester strains TA1535, TA1537, TA98, TA100 (S. tuphimurium) and WP2 uvrA (E. coli) were used. Experiments were performed both in the absence and presence of metabolic activation, using rat liver S9 fraction pre-treated with phenobarbitone and betanaphthoflavone. The test item was used as a solution in sterile water for injection. The test item was assayed in the toxicity test at a maximum concentration of 5000 µg/plate and at four lower concentrations spaced at approximately half-log intervals. On the basis of toxicity test results, the test item was assayed at five dose levels from 313 to 5000 µg/plate in the Main Assay using the plate incorporation method. Neither precipitation of the test item, nor toxicity was observed at the end of the incubation period, with any tester strain, at any concentration tested, in the absence or presence of S9 metabolism.
Similar Substance 01 induced dose-related and large increases in the number of revertant colonies in TA1537, TA98 and TA100 tester strains, both in the absence and presence of S9 metabolism. Positive increases in the number of revertant colonies (2.9-fold) were also observed with TA1535 tester strain in the presence of S9 metabolism. All the validity criteria were met. Since a clear, positive response was observed, no further experiment was undertaken. It can be concluded that Similar Substance 01 induces reverse mutation in bacteria both in the absence and presence of S9 metabolism, under the reported experimental conditions.
Similar Substance 02 and Similar Substance 03 were also found to be positive for in vitro bacterial cell mutagenicity. Similar Substance 02 was tested using Salmonella typhimurium strains TA 1535, TA 1537, TA 98 and TA 100, and Escherichia coli strain WP2 uvr A, both with and without metabolic activation, according to the EU Method B.13/14 (2008). S. typhimurium strains TA 1537 and TA 100 as well as E. coli strain WP2 uvr A were found to be positive to genotoxicity both in the presence and absence of metabolic activation. Similarly, Similar Substance 03 was tested for bacterial cell mutagenicity using five S. typhimurium strains (TA 1535, TA 1537, TA 1538, TA 98 and TA 100), according to the OECD Guideline 473 (1983) and the EU Method B.14 (1984), and tested positive for mutagenicity in S. typhimurium strains TA 1537, TA 1538 and TA 100 in both the presence and absence of metabolic activation, and TA 98 with metabolic activation only. The presence of consistently positive bacterial mutagenicity results in all three substances across the board supports the use of the read-across approach for estimating the bacterial mutagenic potential of the Target Substance and the necessity of further mutagenic testing.
IN VITRO MICRONUCLEUS TEST IN HUMAN LYMPHOCYTES
Similar Substance 01 was assayed for the ability to induce micronuclei in human lymphocytes following in vitro treatment, according to the OECD Guideline 487 (2016). Three treatment series were included in the study. A short term treatment, where the cells were treated for 3 hours, was performed in the absence and presence of S9 metabolism. A harvest time of approximately 32 hours, corresponding to approximately two cell cycle lenghts, was used. A long term (continuous) treatment was also performed in the absence of S9 metabolism only, until harvest at approximately 31 hours. Solutions of Similar Substance were prepared in complete culture medium. Based on the type of substance, the top concentration selected for treatment was 5000 µg/ml. Eight lower dose levels spaced by a factor of 1.5 were used for the three hour treatment in the absence and presence of S9 metabolism. An additional dose level (130 µg/ml) was included for the continuous treatment in the absence of S9 metabolism. The experiment included appropriate negative and positive controls. Two cell cultures were prepared at each test point. CytoB was added prior to the targeted mitosis to allow the selective analysis of micronucleus frequency in binucleated cells.
In order to evaluate Similar Substance 01 concentrations at adequate levels of cytotoxicity, covering a range from the maximum (55 ± 5 %) to slight or no toxicity, the following dose levels were selected for the scoring of micronuclei: for short term treatment 2220, 988, 439 µg/ml (with S9) and 3330, 1480, 658 µg/mL (without S9); for long term treatment 439, 293 and 195 µg/ml (without S9).
One thousand binucleated cells per culture were scored to assess the frequency of micronucleated cells. Following treatment with Similar Substance 01, no statistically significant increase in the incidence of micronucleated cells was observed at any dose level nor concentration related increase of cells bearing micronuclei was observed in any treatment series. All the validity criteria were met. It can therefore be concluded that Similar Substance 01 does not induce micronuclei in human lymphocytes following in vitro treatment, under the reported experimental conditions.
A micronucleus assay was also performed on Similar Substance 02 according to the same guideline, which demonstrated that Similar Substance 02 also did not induce micronuclei in human lymphocytes. Two similar experiments were performed on Similar Substance 03. Both were chromosome aberration assays on Chinese hamster V79 cells according to the OECD Guideline 473 (1983), but used different concentration ranges of 0.8 to 30.0 µg/ml in one study, and 0.3 to 2.5 mg/ml in the other. Both studies demonstrated that Similar Substance 03 did not produce any relevant increase in structural or numerical aberrations after treatment either without or with metabolic activation. The homogeneity of chromosome damage results across all three read-across substances supports the use of the read-across approach for determining the potential of the Target Substance to induce chromosome damage.
As data on the test item regarding the in vitro gene muation potential in mammalian cells was also required, and no relevant study was available, the gene mutation potential can be assumed using a read-across approach with two other similar substances. Specifically, a mammalian gene mutation assay was performed on hprt and xprt genes of Chinese hamster V79 lung fibroblast cells using Similar Substance 02 and Similar Substance 03 according toto the OECD Guideline 476 (2016 and 1984, respectively), and was used in a read-across approach as detailed in IUCLID 13. Mammalian gene mutation assay results were as follows:
IN VITRO GENE MUTATION ASSAYS
In the first study, a solubility/sterility preliminary test was first performed on Similar Substance 02 to determine whether 2.0 and 5.0 mg/ml test item was soluble in DMEM medium; no sterility test was necessary. A preliminary test for mycoplasma was performed at concentrations of 0.25, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0 and 5.0 mg/ml. A preliminary test for cytotoxicity was also performed using concentrations of 0.01, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 mg/ml without metabolic activation only. pH of the cultivation medium with various concentrations was checked. In the mutation assay, Chinese hamster lung fibroblasts (V79) were exposed to concentrations of 0.25, 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 mg/ml (based on results from the cytotoxicity pre-test) for 3 hours both with and without S9 rat liver metabolic activation. A further concentration of 5.0 mg/ml alongside controls was tested in a subsequent additional experiment. Negative (solvent: DMEM) and positive (DMBA, EMS50 and EMS100) controls were tested alongside Similar Substance 02 concentrations.
Similar Substance 02 was found to be soluble at both 2.0 and 5.0 mg/ml in DMEM. No cytotoxicity was observed in the cytotoxicity pre-test. All media after cultivation of cells were considered free of mycoplasma. In the mutagenicity assay, the highest cytotoxicity was 31.6 %, observed at 0.25 mg/ml with metabolic activation, which was considered an error due to lower toxicity at higher concentrataions. Cytotoxicity in the highest concentration was approximately 25 % with metabolic activation (2.0 mg/ml) and 24 % without metabolic activation (2.0 mg/ml). Medium cytotoxicity of approximately 45 % and 36 % was observed in the additional experiment (5.0 mg/ml), with and without metabolic activation, respectively. The plating efficiency was acceptible: more than 2 million cells per replicate were influenced; in 2 cases, less than 2 million cells were seeded for further cultivation, however, the sum of cells in both replicates fulfilled the condition of 2 million transferred cells, so no impact is expected. Up to the highest investigated dose (5.0 mg/ml), no relevant increase in mutant colony numbers was observed in experiments either with or without metabolic activation. The positive controls showed a distinct increase in induced mutant colonies. Similar Substance 02 did not induce point mutations under the experimental conditions at the HPRT locus in Chinese hamster V79 cells. Therefore, Similar Substance 02 is considered to be non-mutagenic in this HPRT assay.
In the second study, using Similar Substance 03, a preliminary dose-finding experiment was performed using concentrations of 0.01, 0.1, 1, 3, 6, 10, 25 and 50 µg/ml. The mutagenicity test was performed in two independent experiments, using identical procedures, both with and without S9 liver microsomal activation. Chinese hamster V79 cells were exposed to the following concentrations: 5.0, 10.0, 25.0 and 50.0 µg/ml. Negative, solvent (DMSO) and positive (EMS: 1.0 mg/ml and DMBA: 15.4 µg/ml) controls were tested in parallel.
Plating efficiency was reduced in experiment I (both with and without metabolic activation) and experiment II (only with metabolic activation) at the highest concentration. Mutation rates were not increased in treated groups when compared with negative and solvent controls. No reproducible, dose-dependent increase in mutant colony numbers was observed and were within the range of the negative controls. Mutant frequencies were increased by approximately a factor of 3 in experiment II (without metabolic activation at the highest dose of 50 µg/ml and with metabolic activation at 25 µg/ml), however, these increases were not considered biologically relevant. Positive controls demonstrated a distinct increase in induced mutant colonies. Therefore, Similar Substance 03 is considered to be non-mutagenic in this HPRT assay.
It is worth noting that bacterial mutagenicity study and chromosome damage study results permormed using Similar Substance 02 and Similar Substance 03 are comparable to those of Similar Substance 01. Specifically, the Ames test results were positive for bacterial mutagenicity (all three substances) and the chromosome aberration studies (Similar Substance 03) and micronucleus studies (Similar Substances 01 and 02) were negative for genotoxicity. Therefore, the use of the read-across approach for determining the mutagenic potential of the Target Substance is appropriate. Additionally, three in vivo mutagenicity studies were available for Similar Substance 03, and all three were found to be negative for mutagenicity. Specifically, two in vivo micronucleus assays (OECD 474, 1983) and an in vivo DNA repair synthesis assay were performed using the same batch of the in vitro tests.
IN VIVO MUTAGENICITY TESTS
In the first in vivo micronucleus assay (CCR, 1992), 6 male and 6 female Wistar rats were administered 1000 mg/kg bw of Similar Substance 03 in aqua deionised in a 10 ml/kg bw solution once per day for 28 days. Bone marrow cells were collected from each animal and 1000 polychromatic erythrocytes (PCE) per animal were scored for micronuclei. Animals in a negative control group were administered 10 ml/kg bw of aqua deionised alone in parallel; animals in a positive control group were administered 10 mg/kg bw cyclophosphamide in parallel. 5 animals of each sex per group were evaluated for cytotoxicity as number of normochromatic erythrocytes (NCE) per 1000 PCE (also referred to as the PCE:NCE ratio).
2 female and 1 male treatment animals died before the end of the study period. The PCE:NCE ratio of cells from treatment animals was increased compared to the negative controls indicating a substance-dependent effect on the target cells. No statistically significant enhancement in the frequency of the detected micronuclei was observed following administration of the test item. The number of micronuclei observed in treatment males was not substantially enhanced compared to those of control males. The number of micronuclei observed in treatment females was slightly enhanced, however, it was not considered to be of biological relevance, which was supported by biometric analysis of females. The cells positive control animals showed a distinct increase in induced micronuleus frequency. Therefore, under the experimental conditions reported, Similar Substance 03 did not induce micronuclei as determined by the micronucleus test with bone marrow cells of the rat.
In the second in vivo micronucleus assay (CCR, 1988), a preliminary test for toxicity determined the highest possible dose of Similar Substance 03 of 4000 mg/kg bw was appropriate for the main study. Groups of 5 male and 5 female mice were administered Similar Substance 03 at a concentration of 4000 mg/kg bw in 4 % CMC as a 20 ml/kg bw solution by oral gavage. 24 hours (group 1), 48 hours (group 2) and 72 hours (group 3) after administration, bone marrow cells were collected from each animal and 1000 polychromatic erythrocytes (PCE) per animal were scored for micronuclei. Cytotoxicity was evaluated as number of normochromatic erythrocytes (NCE) per 1000 PCE. Animals in a negative control group were administered 20 ml/kg bw of 4 % CMC alone in parallel; animals in a positive control group were administered 30 mg/kg bw cyclophosphamide in parallel (24 hour sampling time only).
Similar Substance 03 did not induce cytotoxic effects as the PCE:NCE ratio was not affected compared to the corresponding negative controls. No enhancement in the frequency of the detected micronuclei was observed at any preparation interval following administration of Similar Substance 03. The positive control showed a distinct increase in induced micronuleus frequency. Therefore, under the experimental conditions reported, Similar Substance 03 did not induce micronuclei as determined by the micronucleus test with bone marrow cells of the mouse.
The potential of Similiar Substance 03 to induce DNA repair was evaluated in an in vivo/in vitro Unscheduled DNA Synthesis test (UDS assay, CCR, 1992) performed using rat hepatocytes. Male Wistar rats were administered the test item by oral gavage in concentrations of either 100 mg/kg bw (4 animals) or 1000 mg/kg bw (4 animals) as a 10 ml/kg bw solution in aqua bidist., then three animals from each group were sacrificed by liver perfusion 16 hours after treatment. Liver hepatocytes were isolated, cultured for four hours and radiolabelled, then nuclear and cytoplasm grain counts were performed visually. Additional groups of 4 animals each were administered either aqua bidest. alone (negative control); 100 mg/kg bw 2-acetylaminofluorine (positive control) or 1000 mg/kg of Similar Substance 03 (sacrificed after four hours).
No dose level of Similar Substance 03 revealed UDS induction in the hepatocytes of the treated animals compared to negative controls. Neither the nuclear grains nor the resulting net grains were enhanced due to the in vivo treatment of the animals with the test item for either 4 hours or 16 hours. PCEs of the positive control animals demonstrated a significant and dose-depended increase in nuclear grains compared to negative controls. Based on the absence of DNA repair, Similar Substance 03 does not induce DNA damage in this UDS assay and, therefore, is considered non-mutagenic under test conditions.
According to the CLP Regulation (EC) no. 1272/2008 a mutation means a permanent change in the amount or structure of the genetic material in a cell. The term ‘mutation’ applies both to heritable genetic changes that may be manifested at the phenotypic level and to the underlying DNA modifications when known (including specific base pair changes and chromosomal translocations). The term ‘mutagenic’ and ‘mutagen’ will be used for agents giving rise to an increased occurrence of mutations in populations of cells and/or organisms. For the purpose of the classification for germ cell mutagenicity, substances can be allocated in one of two categories:
- Category 1: substances known to induce heritable mutations or to be regarded as if they induce heritable mutations in the germ cells of humans or substances known to induce heritable mutations in the germ cells of humans, or
- Category 2: substances which cause concern for humans owing to the possibility that they may induce heritable mutations in the germ cells of humans.
Based on the experimental data available, the test item does not meet the classification criteria for genetic toxicity according to the CLP Regulation (EC) no. 1272/2008.
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Curious Kids: How are stars made?
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Wednesday 23 October 2019, 04:50 PM (AEDT)
The Conversation is asking kids to send in questions they'd like an expert to answer. Zali from Karkoo, South Australia, wants to know how stars made. An astrophysicist explains.
How are stars made? Well, stars are not made, they make themselves! Or maybe I should say: they come into existence because of a powerful force of nature called gravity.
Galaxies are where new stars are born. In galaxies, there are very large and fluffy clouds of gas and dust called nebulae.
Gravity makes clumps inside these fluffy clouds – like raisins in a cake. When one of these clumps starts to get tightly compacted and squished together, we say its density goes up. Density means how tightly something is compacted, or squished together.
These dense clumps of gas also get hotter and hotter in the centre. When the gas in the centres of a clump reaches a certain temperature (millions of degrees), something quite special starts happening inside the clump: hydrogen atoms come together to form helium.
(As I am sure you know, atoms are like tiny building blocks that make up everything around us. You, me and all the gas and space dust – it’s all made of atoms).
When hydrogen atoms come together to form helium, it’s called nuclear fusion, and a lot of energy is released. This nuclear fusion reactor uses the same process as the Sun to produce energy.
When hydrogen atoms come together to form helium, it’s called nuclear fusion. This process releases a lot of energy (it’s the opposite yet similar process that happens when a nuclear bomb goes off). And this is how a star begins its life.
The life and death of a star
Just like us, stars are born, they live and then they die. Curiously, the length of a star’s life depends on its birth weight. Light, low-mass stars live very, very long lives.
Our Sun, as you probably know, is actually a star. It is about 4.5 billion years old and is in the middle of its life. In another five billion years it will get much, much bigger but then it will start to shrivel. After that, it will die. Its nuclear power source will switch off and it will just sit there, cooling, like a burnt-out piece of charcoal in a barbecue.
Stars that are many times heavier than our Sun live much shorter lives. The most massive stars live for only a million years or so. Their deaths are much more spectacular than the quiet shrivelling of Sun-type stars. They go out in a bang. Scientists call them “supernovae”.
The dusty nebulae from which stars form live within the spiral arms of galaxies like this. (The Hubble Heritage Team, AURA/STScI/NASA)
You’re made of stardust
Have you ever heard the saying “we are all made of stardust?” It’s actually true. Inside a star, helium atoms combine to make carbon, which is at the root of chemicals that you and all living things are made out of.
There is plenty we still do not understand about the mysterious lives of stars. Fortunately, we have large telescopes and space satellites to get better and better pictures. All we need is smart people like you to come and help figure out the puzzle!
Find more educational resources about stars on ABC Education.
Hello, curious kids! Have a question you’d like an expert to answer? Ask an adult to send it to curiouskids@theconversation.edu.au. Make sure they include your name, age and which city you live in. All questions are welcome – serious, weird or wacky!
Orsola De Marco, Astrophysicist , Macquarie University. This article is republished from The Conversation. Read the original article.
Image 1: ESA/Hubble & NASA, Acknowledgement: Judy Schmidt
The Conversation is a collaboration between academic researchers and journalists, bringing informed and independent information direct to the public. Working with over 20,000 academics globally, The Conversation is an internationally acclaimed digital journalism and democracy project. All articles are authored by experts in their field and freely available under creative commons. @conversationEDU
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December 16, 2020 Digital Identity New Zealand
Meri Kirihimete me te Hape Nū Ia! (Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!)
#newsletter
Welcome to the last DINZ newsletter of the 2020 (Gregorian) calendar year. Recognising that as with ideas of identity, our marking of time and seasons is very much based on our cultural and sometimes geographical context. We’ll avoid the temptation to contemplate fake snow and warmly-clothed grey bearded characters, and instead focus on things such as the beautiful pōhutukawa bringing colour and joy to our Aotearoa landscape.
Reflecting on the theme of international diversity and context, we welcome you all to appreciate and share the video session Bianca Lopes prepared for our November Aotearoa Digital Identity Hui. In it she explored how five different countries have tackled the opportunities and challenges of developing digital identity ecosystems. It’s a great reminder of the importance of cultural context, and was a perfect springboard for our kapa kōrero session exploring identity from a Te Ao Māori perspective.
In the same link you can also watch an up-to-the minute update of the work of the Digital Identity Transition Programme, featuring Director Alan Bell and Emma O’Connell. We are excited about the ecosystem potential as a New Zealand Trust Framework and accreditation system starts to take shape.
Our Annual Meeting was last week, and we had the pleasure of congratulating and welcoming our newly-elected Executive Council members Russell Craig (Microsoft), Sat Mandri (JNCTN) and John Evans (TSB), and the re-elected Luke McIntyre (Mattr). You can view the full Council here.
A number of you have been participating in our workshop sessions on AML Reliance and Trust and Identity Research and Education. We will be continuing with this collaborative, initiative-based approach into the New Year, phasing out our old working group structure.
We are very conscious that there is a big information gap between those on the ‘inside’ of all things digital identity and those at the other ends of the solutions. This includes individual and community service users, as well as a raft of commercial and community businesses and organisations for whom information and identity management is critical. Closing the gap will be a major focus for us in 2021, and we will be asking you to join us in that endeavour.
Introducing the New Zealand Tech and Innovation Story
I’d also like to make a mention of an exciting new programme that NZTech is leading. The New Zealand Tech and Innovation Story is a marketing initiative that will be designed to promote and enhance our international reputation for delivering world-class solutions and present New Zealand as a compelling place for tech talent and investment. But to get started, we need your help!
If you could take 10 minutes to complete this survey it would be greatly appreciated (please feel free to share amongst your network also).
By completing the survey, you are playing a part in helping shape the narrative and the way we promote New Zealand’s tech and innovation capabilities internationally. The survey findings will be shared and will help form an integral part of developing the story we tell to the world.
A Christmas wrap
Finally, some Christmas good-giving inspiration for you from the Good Registry.Good Gift Cards are a wonderful way to unlock the joy of generous giving to Aotearoa charities, a beautiful gift of giving!
Ngā Mihi,
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Louise Redknapp 'enjoyed nights out with former footballer John Hall' – Daily Mail, Daily Mail
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She has stayed single since her divorce from her ex-husband Jamie Redknapp after splitting in 2017.
Yet Louise Redknapp reportedly enjoyed several nights out with former footballer John Hall over the spring period.
The singer, 44, is said to have even of kissed the model , 37, who she met after he auditioned to play her lover in the music video Stretch, during an evening with friends at Soho House.
Nights out: Louise Redknapp reportedly enjoyed several nights out with former footballer John Hall over the spring period (pictured in July)
Louise, who picked a different model for her music video, is reported to have not pursued anything more serious with John as she wanted to focus on her two sons – Charles, 15, and Beau, 10 – and she ‘didn’t want any complications in her life’.
A source toldThe Sun: ‘During one boozy night out with pals at Soho House they were all over each other, snogging one another’s faces off.
‘But Louise is quite reserved, and nothing more happened.
‘ She wasn’t sure about his status, didn’t want any complications in her life and decided not to pursue anything more serious. ‘
Steamy: The singer, 44, is said to have even of kissed the model, 37 (pictured), who she met after he auditioned to play her lover in the music video Stretch, during an evening with friends at Soho House
Doting mother: Louise, who picked a different model for her music video, is reported to have not pursued anything more serious with John as she wanted to focus on her two sons – Charles, 15, and Beau, 10 – and she ‘didn’t want any complications in her life ‘
Divorce: She has stayed single since her divorce from her ex-husband Jamie Redknapp after splitting in 2017 (pictured together in 2013)
MailOnline has contacted both Louise and John’s representatives for comment.
John’s football career started at Arsenal before he went on to play for Stoke City, Reading and Wycombe Wanderers.
He also made six appearances for England Under 20 s, he retired from the game in 2012 and has since traveled the world modeling.
It comes after Louise said she felt under attack by strangers and ‘went through a time when I was taking bullets pretty much every day of my life.’
Way back when: John’s football career started at Arsenal before he went on to play for Stoke City, Reading and Wycombe Wanderers (pictured in 2002)
The pop singer opened up on the tough period of her life as she appeared on hypnotist Paul McKenna’s The Positivity Podcast.
When asked by the host on how she deals with criticism from people she does not know, the former Eternal star shared: ‘I used to feel devastated I went through a time when I was taking bullets pretty much every day of my life – people that have never met me.
‘And being told that you’re a bad mum or you’ve left your children. Of course you know me, or enough of me, to know those things aren’t true, ‘Louise added.
Tough time: It comes after Louise said she felt under attack by strangers and ‘went through a time when I was taking bullets pretty much every day of my life’ (pictured in July)
Strong : The mother-of-two to Charles, 15, and Beau, ten, who she shares with ex husband Jamie Redknapp, 46, shared that she felt under attack by strangers as she ‘went through a time when I was taking bullets pretty much every day of my life ‘
Proving it’s tough to not hit out at nasty comments, she shared:’ To not want to retaliate and stand up for yourself and say, “This is just not true and please stop judging me for something that’s not true…” ‘
She continued:’ I get so many comments going, “Are you ever with your kids? “‘
‘ And I want to go back and go,” Well, actually, this morning I did f our teenagers a bacon sandwich and then I took one to golf and then I met a girlfriend for a coffee and I Instagrammed that, “because I’m not going to put my kids on there. ‘
Supportive: The hitmaker recently revealed she is fully supported on her career comeback by her sons, despite the boys initially being surprised by her return to the music scene
She added: ‘I’ll put them on if I choose to and they want to be on it but I’m not going to put them on there to say, “Hey, look at me. I am a wonderful parent. “‘
Louise also discussed how she now does not let the comments affect her as she explained:’ A few negative comments are not generally what most people are thinking.
‘I know I should leave them and not are but I just think, I’m not even going to give you the satisfaction of saying and having your opinion.’
Defiant: Louise also discussed how she now does not let the comments affect her as she explained: ‘A few negative comments are not generally what most people are thinking’ (Louise pictured with ex-husband Jamie in 2016)
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CHURCH CULTURE RACE RELIGION
Catholic parish has parishioners pledge to end "white privilege and the culture of white supremacy"
by Jeffrey Swindoll · Sep 6th, 2020 12:51 pm
Last Updated Oct 8th, 2020 at 9:47 am
The Church of St. Francis Xavier in New York City asked parishoners to recite a "pledge for racial justice" which includes an affirmation to dismantle "white privilege and the culture of white supremacy."
Rev. Kenneth Boller led parishioners in the pledge on August 30:
The pledge asks the following questions among others:
DO YOU SUPPORT justice, equity, and compassion in human relations.
DO YOU AFFIRM that white privilege is unfair and harmful to those who have it and to those who do not.
DO YOU AFFIRM that white privilege and the culture of white supremacy must be dismantled wherever it is present?
DO YOU SUPPORT racial equity, justice, and liberation for every person.
DO YOU AFFIRM the inherent worth and dignity of every person.
Therefore, from this day forward . . .
WILL YOU strive to understand more deeply the injustice and suffering white privilege and white supremacy cause?
WILL YOU COMMIT to help transform our church culture to one that is actively engaged in seeking racial justice and equity for everyone.
WILL YOU make a greater effort to treat all people with the same respect you expect to receive.
WILL YOU COMMIT to developing the courage to live your beliefs and values of racial justice and equality.
WILL YOU strive daily to eliminate racial prejudice from your thoughts and actions so that you can better promote the racial justice efforts of our church.
WILL YOU renew and honor this pledge daily, knowing that our church, our community, our nation, and our world will be better places because of my efforts.
Boller said his parish "has striven to be inclusive and respectful of all people in a conscious and purposeful way."
"After the death of George Floyd, the Church of St. Francis Xavier wished to be even more pro-actively anti-racist," Boller said. "In that context, we adapted a version of a pledge for racial justice used elsewhere in Christian circles. We invite people to take the pledge … after the post communion prayer and before the final blessing — a time when many churches have announcements. People are invited to respond yes to each question; some choose not to."
The Pastoral Council of the church posted a statement on their Facebook addressing responses they received from the pledge:
"Recently, a few Catholic social media outlets, web postings and even a cable news outlet drew attention to the Racial Justice Pledge posted on our website and recited by those who wish at the conclusion of Mass.
... As part of our self-examination we have sought to understand the term "white privilege" and how it operates to re-enforce racial injustice. "White privilege" has been defined as advantages that are taken for granted by white people and cannot be similarly enjoyed by people of color in the same context (government, community, workplace, schools, etc.)." These advantages pertain solely to the color of a person's skin.
... It is uncomfortable and often distressing for white people to recognize that simply being white confers a presumptive superiority at the expense of people of color.
... These reactions seek to end the conversation. They seek to sidestep personal complicity in perpetuating the systems and institutions that support racial inequity.
The parish's website features a picture showing photographs of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery on an altar inside the church:
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Rivaldo: "For the season they've had, it's hard to see Barça winning the Champions League"
The ex-player and Betfair ambassador at down with AS and gave a realistic view of Barcelona's chances of winning this year's Champions League.
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Rivaldo never won the Champions League with Barça but he left us with some unforgettable performances and goals - among them, his hat trick in San Siro and a stunning overhead kick against United. He did eventually get his hands on 'Ol' Big Ears' - in 2003, during his time at AC Milan. The Brazilian sat down with AS to talk about how this season's Champions League could pan out.
You scored some wonderful goals in the Champions League with Barça, but you never won the trophy during your time at Camp Nou, is that a regret?
My memories of Barça will always be good but I would have liked to have won it with them. We reached the semi-finals twice - against Valencia and Real Madrid, when I missed one of the legs with a knee injury. We were eliminated along the way.
This competition is a special one for you though, isn't it?
Yes, it's different to all of the rest. Every player wants to come to Europ and play in the Champions League because it's such an amazing thing. And everyone dreams of winning the Champions League. I got a winners' medal with Milan, but I was a bit sad that I didn't get to play the final against Juventus in Manchester. I was on the bench in the final and I wanted to come on. It's sad because, out of everything else I did in football, all I wanted was to play that game. I'd played in other games on the way to the final but unfortunately not at Old Trafford...
Before we chat more about the Champions League, I'd like to ask you what you think about Arthur's situation at Barcelona?
For me, Arthur should be with the squad because he is not a Juventus player yet. He should be with the team. I don't know what exactly has happened with Arthur but I don't think a player flies out Brazil for nothing, or because he doesn't want to play. He is a very calm person, a really nice guy. I don't what was has gone on between Barça and Arthur, none of us do. It's a situation which should have been spoken about before things came to a head because it's not good for him or Barça.
Do you think Barça are making a mistake in letting Arthur leave?
For me, Arthur should stay at Barça. As I've said before, he's a great player. The press said he was a good player, that he was similar to Xavi... Everybody spoke well of him. He had a very easy, relaxed way if playing, with the ball at his feet. He brought the team a sense of serenity, he passed the ball around well. I don't know what has happened because Arthur has got years ahead of him at Barça. In my opinion, he should stay at Barça for many years.
You have experience of playing World Cup finals and you won with Brazil in 2002, and played the final in 1998... Everything is decided in one game, what is the difference when playing this format?
Well first of all Barça need to get past Napoli and that's not going to be easy. It's going to be a difficult game and extra tough playing with no public. If they get through to the next round, then they can start thinking about the format. I don't think either team start out as favourites. What is different with this format is that there is no second game and so a side with great tradition and experience can easily find themselves knocked out. Over two games, you can play badly in the first leg and redeem yourself in the return - but that's not the case in a one-off tie. You could be the favourite, have an off day and be out of the competition.
Messi has warned that sometimes, Barcelona's performances are not good enough if they want to win the Champions League. Do you think this Barça is good enough to win it this year?
When you have just finished playing a game and your adrenaline is pumping, you say things like Messi did. Since then, he's had a chance to rest and put it behind him and the team will be going out to win. We you are beaten at home by a smaller team, it's easy to get worked up about it. I am sure that Messi has confidence in the team and the players. I'm sure he would love nothing else that to win the Champions League and for the team to play well. But to win the Champions League, they are going to have to play better than they did in LaLiga. And this year is going to be different because all of the game are behind closed doors. Some players can adapt to that and others need the fans. Barça have to play well all of the time, always. Messi is someone who always plays well - if he isn't scoring himself, he is passing the ball for his team mates to score.
Compared to the other teams, how much do you see Barça as favourites?
It's not about that. For everything that has happened this season, it's not going to be simple for them. But then football can change from one day to the next. If they put in a great game against Napoli, maybe the mood will change for the better. But right now it's difficult to say they could win the Champions League. Other teams are being touted as favourites. We'll have to wait and see. Sometimes, everything can turn on its head - like we saw in LaLiga with Real Madrid - nobody thought they would win every game and win the title.
So who would your money be on?
Favourites? You've got Bayern, City. It's not easy but I think the team with a tradition in the tournament go out as favourites, it's going to be a strange Champions League and a difficult one to win.
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Shaykh Ahmad
Shaykh Ahmad ibn Zayn ad-Dín ibn Ibráhím al-Ahsá'í (ArB|شيخ أحمد بن زين الدين بن إبراهيم الأحسائي) was (1753 - 1826) was the founder of a 19th century Shi`i school in the Persian and Ottoman empires, whose followers are known as Shaykhís.
He was a native of the Al-Ahsa region (Eastern Arabian Peninsula), educated in Bahrain and the theological centers of Najaf and Karbala in Iraq.cite book
author=Nabíl-i-Zarandí
authorlink=Nabíl-i-A`zam
year=1932
title=The Dawn-Breakers: Nabíl’s Narrative
edition=Hardcover
editor=Shoghi Effendi (Translator)
publisher=Bahá'í Publishing Trust
location=Wilmette, Illinois, USA
id=ISBN 0-900125-22-5
pages=p. 2
url=http://reference.bahai.org/en/t/nz/DB/db-20.html#pg2 ] Spending the last twenty years of his life in Iran, he received the protection and patronage of princes of the Qajar dynasty.cite book
url=http://reference.bahai.org/en/t/nz/DB/db-20.html#pg7 ]
Little is documented about the early life of Shaykh Ahmad, except that he was born in Ahsa, in the northeast of the Arabian peninsula, to a Shi'i family of Sunni origin in either the year 1166 A.H. (1753 C.E.), or 1157 A.H. (1744 C.E.). Nabíl-i-A`zam, an apologetic Bábí historian documents his spiritual awakening thusly:
:"He observed how those who professed the Faith of Islam had shattered its unity, sapped its force, perverted its purpose, and degraded its holy name. His soul was filled with anguish at the sight of the corruption and strife which characterised the Shí'ah sect of Islam.... Forsaking his home and kindred, on one of the islands of Bahrayn, to the south of the Persian Gulf, he set out,... to unravel the mysteries of those verses of Islamic Scriptures which foreshadowed the advent of a new Manifestation [revelation] .... There burned in his soul the conviction that no reform, however drastic, within the Faith of Islam, could achieve the regeneration of this perverse people. He knew,... that nothing short of a new and independent Revelation, as attested and foreshadowed by the sacred Scriptures of Islam, could revive the fortunes and restore the purity of that decadent Faith."
While it is unclear how much of Nabil's interpretation is consistent with Shaykh Ahmad's true feelings, the underlying motivations for reform, and ultimately for messianic expectation become somewhat clearer.
Education and Mission
Shaykh Ahmad, at about age forty, began to study in earnest in the Shi'i centres of religious scholarship such as Karbala and Najaf. He attained sufficient recognition in such circles to be declared a mujtahid, an interpreter of Islamic Law. He contended with Sufi and Neo-Platonist scholars, and attained a positive reputation among their detractors. Most interestingly, he declared that all knowledge and sciences were contained (in essential form) within the Qur'an, and that to excel in the sciences, all knowledge must be gleaned from the Qur'an. To this end he developed systems of interpretation of the Qur'an and sought to inform himself of all the sciences current in the Muslim world.
He also evinced a veneration of the Imams, even beyond the extent of his pious contemporaries and espoused heterodox views on the afterlife, the resurrection and end-times, as well as medicine and cosmology. His views on the soul posited a "subtle body" separate from, and associated with the physical body. It was this body that ascended into Heaven, he posited, when Muhammad was said to have bodily ascended, and this also altered his views on the occultation of the Imam Muhammad al-Mahdi. His views resulted in his denunciation by several learned clerics, and he engaged in many debates before moving on to Persia where he settled for a time in the province of Yazd. It was in Yazd that much of his books and letters were written.
Founding the Shaykhi School
Cole summarizes the situation at the advent of the Shaykhi School, and the questions that were unfolding as his views crystallized and he acquired an early following:: "When Shaykh Ahmad al-Ahsa'i wrote, there was no Shaykhi school, which only crystallized after his death. He saw himself as a mainstream Shi'ite, not as a sectarian leader. Yet he clearly innovated in Shi'i thought, in ways that, toward the end of his life, sparked great controversy. Among the contentious arenas he entered was that of the nature of religious authority. He lived at a time when his branch of Islam was deeply divided on the role of the Muslim learned man. Was he an exemplar to be emulated by the laity without fail, or merely the first among equals, bound by a literal interpretation of the sacred text just as was everyone else? Or was he, as the Sufis maintained, a pole channeling the grace of God to those less enlightened than himself? How may we situate Shaykh Ahmad al-Ahsa'i with regard to these contending visions of Shi'i Islam? " [ [http://www-personal.umich.edu/~jrcole/ahsai1.htm Shayh Ahmad al-Ahsa'i on Authority ] ]
uccessor
Shaykh Ahmad appointed Sayyid Kazim Rashti as his successor.
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"Published Works of Shaykh Ahmad al-Ahsa'i."
* "Sharh al-Fawa'id". Lithographed. N.P. (Tabriz: 1856).
* "Jawami' al-Kalim". Lithographed. N.P. (Tabriz: 1856-59).
* "Sharh al-Masha'ir". Lithographed. N.P. (Tehran: 1861).
* "Sharh al-'Arshiyya". Lithographed. N.P. (Tehran: 1861).
* "Sharh al-Ziyara al-Jami'a al-Kabira". "Chapkhaneh Sa'adat" (Kirman: 1972), 4 Volumes.
* "Rasa'il al-Hikma". "Al-Da'ira al-'Alamiyya" (Beirut: 1993).
"Scholarly European Language Sources on Shaykh Ahmad al-Ahsa'i".
* A-L-M Nicolas. "Essai sur le cheikhisme". Paul Geuthner (Paris: 1910), 2 Volumes.
* Henry Corbin. "L'ecole Shaykhie en Theologie Shi`ite". "Taban" (Tehran: 1967).
* Henry Corbin. "En islam iranien". Galimard (Paris: 1972), vol. 4.
* Vahid Rafati. "The Development of Shaykhi Thought in Shi`i Islam". (Ph.D. dissertation, University of California, Los Angeles, 1979).
* Denis Maceoin. S.V. ""Ahsa'i, Shaikh Ahmad b. Zayn al-Din"," in "Encyclopaedia Iranica", 3 vols. - (London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1983 - ).
* Juan Cole. "The World as Text: Cosmologies of Shaykh Ahmad al-Ahsa'i"," in "Studia Islamica", No. 80. (1994), pp. 145-163.
* Idris Samawi Hamid. "The Metaphysics and Cosmology of Process According to Shaykh Ahmad al-Ahsa'i". (Ph.D. dissertation: State University of New York at Buffalo, 1998).
* Mohammad Ali Amir-Moezzi. "Une absence remplie de présences. Herméneutiques de l'occultation chez les Shaykhiyya (Aspects de l'imamologie duodécimaine VII)" ," in "Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies" Vol. 64, No. 1. (2001), pp. 1-18.
* [http://www.alabrar.com alabrar.com] for more information about Shaykhi teachings. (This site is in the Arabic language.)
* [http://www.hurqalya.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/SHAYKHISM/SHAYKHISM.htm Early Shaykhism] - Some biographical notes, translations and studies
* [http://www.h-net.org/~bahai/areprint/ahsai/ahsai.htm Collected Works of Shaykh Ahmad al-Ahsa'i] at [http://www.h-net.org/~bahai/ H-Bahai Discussion Network]
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STATEMENT – NCOSE Law Center Files Joint Brief to Prevent Backpage.com Owners From Avoiding Payments of Damages to Sex Trafficking Victims
Washington, DC (May 7, 2020) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation Law Center filed a joint Amicus Brief with the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in support of the federal government’s efforts to stop Backpage.com founders from trying to steal ill-gotten profits that would prevent its sex trafficked victims from recovering compensation.
The National Center on Sexual Exploitation joined other prominent abolitionist organizations, including Legal Momentum, the Women’s Legal Defense and Education Fund, The National Crime Victim Law Institute, and United Abolitionists in filing this brief.
“Before its downfall in 2018, Backpage sold ads advertising people for sex in over 400 U.S. cities and approximately 900 cities worldwide – earning then-owners James Larkin and Michael Lacey and their top lieutenants an average of $9 million in profits every month. Many of the individuals featured in the ads were victims of sexual abuse and sex trafficking, while some were just young children and teens. To date, the casualties of this abuse have received zero compensation in damages and the courts must not allow Backpage to victimize them a second time,” said Benjamin Bull, general counsel for the National Center on Sexual Exploitation.
After the release of a pair of explosive Senate investigative reports in 2016 and 2017 on Backpage’s sex trafficking practices, and on the heels of a major court loss at the Supreme Court of Washington, Backpage’s owners began moving their profits off-shore and purported to sell the company to a foreign buyer. All of these efforts were transparent attempts at concealing and indeed laundering the profits from their criminal enterprise to frustrate the claims of the victims.
“The federal government is now properly attempting to secure the money earned from this illegal operation through federal forfeiture laws. Backpage and its swarm of attorneys are resisting this effort claiming, incredibly, that the protection of the First Amendment shields them from the consequences of their illegal behavior,” Bull continued. “One can only imagine how the nation’s founders would view this twisted interpretation of the Free Speech Clause where the First Amendment is turned on its head to license the rape, sexual abuse, and victimization of countless women and children.”
“Federal District Court judge Gary Klausner got it right and correctly rejected Backpage’s objections. It’s now up to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to do the right thing and prevent Backpage from getting away with its illicit profits,” Bull added.
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Alfa Romeo Racing: Tuscany GP ‘A very good result to get back in the points’
by Cameron Matthews September 13 2020 103 AMORE?
Kimi battles through the chaos to bring home points
2020 FIA Formula One Tuscany Grand Prix – Race – Sunday
Weather: sunny, 30-30.2°C air, 45-38.7°C track
It looked a bit like a movie you had seen before. A lot of promise taken away in a few, cruel corners, the dream of a positive afternoon shattered in a shower of carbon fibre shards; an absurd crash extinguishing the remaining hopes before you had even got started.
And yet, despite the early setbacks, the Alfa Romeo Racing team persevered. What some circumstances took away, others gave back – a red flag erasing a big gap here, a great restart pushing them back up the rankings after losing so much ground in the opening shenanigans there – and in the end, the team reached Sunday afternoon’s promised land to celebrate Kimi’s first points of the season.
It was a race so eventful it’s almost difficult to recall everything that happened. Kimi was an unwilling and innocent part of the opening lap crash that brought out a Safety Car, the resulting damage inflicting a lot of pain to his C39’s performance. At the restart, Antonio collided with Magnussen as the field expanded and bunched up like a concertina on Mugello’s long finish straight, the crash suspending the race – the second red flag in as many weeks.
The crew worked on Kimi’s car in the break, trying to rebalance it to account for the missing chunks: it did a measure of good, but it still remained a handful for the rest of the race and it took all of Kimi’s talent to keep churning out good laps. When a good result was on the cards, a technical issue during the pit stop pushed the remaining Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN back to the bottom of the pile, a yawning gap that was thankfully erased by the second red flag of the day.
In the remaining 13 laps, with a five-second penalty hanging on Kimi’s head like a sword of Damocles, the Finn had to deliver an excellent start, jumping three places into P8, and a series of flawless laps to open up a gap big enough not to fall out of the points. He did it – in style, crossing the line ahead of both Ferraris on the road and still bringing home two golden points after the extra time was added.
It wasn’t an easy weekend, but the reward is there to see. It wasn’t an easy weekend, but the ones ending with a good result seldom are.
Frédéric Vasseur, Team Principal Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN and CEO Sauber Motorsport AG: “A very good result to get back in the points, although there still is the feeling we could have achieved more with a cleaner race. It was a very tough afternoon in which many things didn’t go in our favour, and to bring home a top ten finish shows the strength and resilience of this team. To see a big chunk of floor and a front wing come off Kimi’s car before the first lap was over and to lose Antonio from the race at the restart were big blows, but we dug deep and did all we could to turn the weekend around. The very eventful race, and the fact that Kimi was forced to drive a damaged car for the whole race, mean our progress was somewhat masked, but to be able to open a gap to our rivals big enough to almost nullify the penalty we suffered in the closing stages shows how much of a step forward we have made. We are definitely going in the right direction and we can take a lot of motivation from today’s result.”
Kimi Räikkönen (car number 7):
Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN C39 (Chassis 05/Ferrari)
Race result: 9th
Fastest lap: 1:21.164
Tyres: New Medium (1 lap) – Used Medium (26 laps) – New Hard (15 laps) – New Soft (17 laps)
“It was definitely not the smoothest of races but we finally managed to bring home some points, so we can be pleased about that. My race started pretty badly, I am not sure what exactly happened at turn two but I was hit and suffered a lot of damage. Probably whoever hit me didn’t expect the pack to slow as much as we did, but in any case the crash took away part of my floor and my front wing. The damage made the handling of the car really bad and we struggled with the balance: we lost a lot of downforce but in the end we were still able to push at a decent pace. I had a slow pit stop but thankfully the second red flag got us back in the fight. Then I had a penalty for crossing the pit entry line, which didn’t help, but after the second red flag I was still able to do some good laps and in the end only lost one place. It was far from the perfect execution of a race but, despite all the issues, we still brought home two important points. It’s still a bit of a shame as we have made some good progress and I think we could have finished even higher with a cleaner afternoon, but hopefully we will carry the performance to the next few events.”
Antonio Giovinazzi (car number 99):
Race result: DNF
Tyres: New Soft (5 laps)
“It’s really frustrating to end a race like this, without having really raced a single lap, although I am happy for the team scoring points. I had made another good start, climbing to P14: I felt at ease in the car and who knows how the race could have gone. There’s not much I can say about the crash except that it was a very dangerous situation. Everyone around me was already up at full speed, but suddenly there was [Kevin] Magnussen almost stopped in the middle of the track. [Nicholas] Latifi avoided him but I just didn’t have the time – I tried to, but clipped his rear left. Thankfully, nobody got injured but it was a very dangerous crash. With such a long straight, this was always going to be an issue and we have to think on how to avoid this situation happening again in the future.”
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Odarkor Gloria Lamptey, known to many friends as Coco, was born in Monrovia, Liberia on August 1, 1983 to George and Felicia (Williams) Lamptey. Odarkor attended The Dalton School in New York City for middle school and high school, where she loved theater and worked on several school productions. In fact, she spent many years as a performing arts student at City Lights Youth Theater at New York City’s City Center.
After high school, Odarkor attended Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government in 2005. While at Wesleyan, Odarkor joined several college groups and organizations and worked as a hostess at Coite-Hubbard House, the president’s residence. At her graduation, then-president Douglas Bennet personally recognized her for her service. After Wesleyan, Odarkor settled in New York City where she had a successful career in Finance.
She began her career as an RFP Writer at Alliance-Bernstein. She then worked for Morgan Stanley in New York and London, where she held various project and business management roles. Odarkor joined Royal Bank of Canada (RBC Capital Markets) in 2014 as an Associate. Most recently, she worked as a Director in the U.S. Business Transformation Group where she coordinated and executed many large regulatory and strategic business initiatives. Always passionate about diversity and inclusion issues, Odarkor was a founding member and co-chair of RHeart, a U.S. employee resource group at RBC supporting professional development for colleagues with disabilities and reducing the stigma around mental health. In 2018, Odarkor was recognized as a RBC Global Citizenship Award recipient for her significant contributions within RBC. With this award, Odarkor traveled to Kenya and Tanzania to build wells to provide clean water villagers.
Odarkor’s passion for community service and helping others was a big part of who she was. After a successful battle with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 2012, Odarkor volunteered with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) where she was a fundraising captain for Light the Night. Light the Night is the annual fundraising walk for LLS; Odarkor dedicated her fundraising efforts to support the caregivers of cancer patients. In addition to LLS, Odarkor volunteered with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She also served as a mentor to Dalton students and other high school students through iMentor.
Anyone who knew Odarkor knew that she was a kind, loving, warm and wonderful woman. She was always a source of positivity for her many family members and friends. She always remembered your birthday; she was the first to call early in the morning and never missed an opportunity to send a card.
Odarkor was very close to her tight knit family. She spoke to her parents nearly every day and was an incredible aunt to her nephew Afedi. They shared very strong bond. She was also very close to her sisters Koshie, Hnede, and Darte, calling each of them every day. In fact, Odarkor planned their first Sister’s Weekend, which became an annual tradition during the Christmas holiday season. Her sisters are so happy and grateful that they were able to celebrate together just one week before her passing.
Odarkor will be remembered for the incredible patience, encouragement, love and support she gave to relatives, friends and strangers alike. She had an unmatched zeal for life - always the first to get any party started. She was an avid traveler and loved learning about other peoples and cultures, visiting nearly 40 countries.
Odarkor passed away on December 28, 2020 after a short illness. She leaves to mourn her passing, her parents Drs. George and Felicia Lamptey, sisters NaaKoshie Lamptey Nartey (Seth Nartey), Hnede Lamptey, Darte Lamptey, Pamela Grace Lamptey Boye (Joshua Boye), nephew Afedi Elijah Nartey, partner and friend Ali Hodroj, Godson Tom Robert, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of relatives and friends, and her loving dog, Shredder.
Odarkor will be deeply missed and loved by all those that knew her. And while we are all struggling to understand why she was taken from us so suddenly, we all take solace in knowing she loved God and was loved by Him in return. May He grant her eternal life and His perpetual light shine upon her always. May her soul rest in infinite peace.
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Exclusive Pumping Stories
I loved reading exclusive pumping stories when I became an exclusive pumper, because no one in my "real life" thought I would be able to do it. My pediatrician said that there was no way I could keep it up long-term.My friends who had had babies told me that they hated pumping and it would be difficult to do.
Finding women online who had exclusively pumped for a year or more was life-changing for me. I loved reading their stories, and in the process, picking up the tips and tricks that worked for them. They helped give me the confidence to keep going and meet my goal of exclusively pumping for a full year.
Hopefully, the exclusive pumping stories that are published below will help give you the same confidence and hope. Exclusive pumping long-term IS possible, and you can do it, too!
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Indian Railways train ticket booking is the first step toward realizing your travel plan. At Express Train Route you can easily search for trains to your destination. Just enter the station names or codes in the boxes, select your date of journey as well as the travel class, enter the number of passengers, and click on the search tab. On the next screen, you would get the list of all the train route heading toward your journey destination. You can further on check for seat status by clicking on check live availability. This is a simple way to find out about the current reservation status in different Indian railway trains route. Booking a reserved ticket on a train ensures that you get a confirmed berth for your journey with the Indian Railways.
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Indian Railways train schedule offers various kinds of journey lessons for the passengers to make sure that they've a clean and comfortable journey. Earlier than you guide practice tickets between two stations, you'll want to select a selected journey class. You can select between AC and non-AC coaches, the fare for which differ considerably. Under the AC coaches, you may book train tickets for AC 1 Tier, AC 2 Tier, or AC three Tier. Beneath non-AC coaches, you possibly can guide Sleeper class ticket. In some trains, there's an possibility of Chair Vehicles which is supposed for sitting solely. Chair Cars can be AC or non-AC and it's mentioned accordingly.
Some rules are applicable for each cancellation of ticket. These guidelines could vary depending on type of ticket. For E-tickets cancellation, i-tickets cancellation, ticket booked via railway counter and for filing the TDR and refund guidelines go to the irctc website. For More information about the cancellation and refund charges you possibly can go to the official Indian Railways Government.
Train time table of Indian Railways is a service used to locate the live location of a running train. How the Indian railways track the running train status is, it just keeps track of the timing of the train at each station as it arrived. When the user requests for the live train status, the Indian railways displays the last arrived station of the train.
You can either book tickets through a travel agency or hotel (for a commission), or in person at the train station. You can also book online through IRCTC , the e-ticketing division of Indian Railways, or portals. Remember, however, that online booking of train schedule tickets has its share of glitches: travellers have reported problems with registering themselves on some portals and using certain overseas credit cards. Big stations often have English-speaking staff who can help with reservations. At smaller stations, the stationmaster and his deputy usually speak English. It's also worth approaching tourist-office staff if you need advice.
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Sometimes Indian Railway has cancelled/partially cancelled/diverted some trains due to technical problems, rail maintenance work, environmental problems like foggy weather conditions which prevail in the winter season etc. Here we are updating day to day cancellation details of the trains by various zones of Indian Railway.
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Long-distance trains travel between many cities and/or regions of a country, and sometimes cross several countries. They often have a dining car or restaurant car to allow passengers to have a meal during the course of their journey. Trains travelling overnight may also have sleeping cars Currently much of travel on these distances of over 500 miles (800 km) is done by air in many countries but in others long-distance travel by rail is a popular or the only cheap way to travel long distances.
Train Route can also be 'mixed', comprising both passenger accommodation and freight vehicles. Such mixed trains are most likely to occur where services are infrequent, and running separate passenger and freight trains is not cost-effective, though the differing needs of passengers time table and freight usually means this is avoided where possible. Special trains are also used for track maintenance ; in some places, this is called maintenance of way.
Suburban Trains are permitted to leave up to 3 minutes before the scheduled departure at enrooted stations. However at originating stations trains will leave only at scheduled departure time.
Express and mail trains form the mainstay of Indian rail travel. Not all classes are available on every train, but most long-distance services have general (2nd-class) compartments with unreserved seating and more comfortable reserved compartments, usually with the option of sleeper berths for overnight journeys. Sleeper trains offer the chance to travel huge distances for not much more than the price of a midrange hotel room.
A passenger train is one which includes passenger-carrying vehicles which can often be very long and fast. One notable and growing long-distance train category is high-speed rail. In order to achieve much faster operation over 500 km/h (310 mph), innovative Maglev technology has been researched for years. In most countries, such as the United Kingdom, the distinction between a tramway and a railway is precise and defined in law. The term light rail is sometimes used for a modern tram system, but it may also mean an intermediate form between a tram and a train, similar to a heavy rail rapid transit system except that it may have level crossings.
Double Decker: These are present in both AC and Non-AC rakes. AC Double Deck sitter coaches used in Double Decker Express AC Double Deck sleeper will be used by newly proposed Day Specific Non-AC Double Deck sitter had been introduced to few Mumbai-Pune trains and the Flying Rani However Flying Rani is the one train that uses Non-AC Double Decker sitter coaches.
Every zone is headed by a general supervisor, who experiences directly to the Railway Board. The zones are further divided into divisions, beneath the management of divisional railway managers (DRM). The divisional officers, of engineering, mechanical, electrical, signal and telecommunication, accounts, personnel, operating, industrial, safety and security branches, report to the respective Divisional Railway Manager and are accountable for operation and upkeep of property. Additional down the hierarchy tree are the station masters, who control particular person stations and practice movements by means of the observe territory below their stations' administration.
Indian Railways earns about 70% of its revenues from freight visitors (₹686.2 billion from freight and ₹304.6 billion from passengers in 2011-12). Most of its income come from transporting freight, and this makes up for losses on passenger visitors. It deliberately keeps its passenger fares low and cross-subsidises the loss-making passenger traffic with the profit-making freight site visitors.
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IBM Extends NUMA-Q to Smaller Customers
With 20 employees, Portland, Ore.-based YourEmarket.com doesn’t fit the standard profile of companies using a NUMA-Q system from the former Sequent Computer Systems, recently acquired by IBM Corp.
YourEmarket.com (www.youremarket.com) is in the process of taking a new, heterogeneous IBM Netfinity/Windows NT and NUMA-Q/Unix system live to support its growing business. The company combines the shops and stores of a geographic community into an online shopping mall. So far YourEmarket.com is focused on communities in the Pacific Northwest and Canada.
Traditionally, Sequent peddled its high-end systems to customers like Boeing, Ford, Cisco, and Lucent. Those companies had the infrastructure to absorb the up front costs of NUMA-Q systems, which allow users to group multiple Intel processor-based, four-way machines together. NUMA-Q is similar to a cross between symmetric multiprocessing and massively parallel processing, using a single image of an operating system but running processes in parallel across many machines. IBM runs the former Sequent’s flavor of Unix on the machines.
"When we [Sequent] were an independent company we were offering NUMA-Q in all spaces. IBM has basically looked at NUMA-Q and realized that we have some real strengths for e-commerce," says Peter Loeb, manager of NUMA Center marketing.
Joseph DeVore, a senior developer for YourEmarket.com, explains the decision to use a NUMA-Q system: "NUMA-Q has the capacity to go to 64 processors. We took it because it’s expandable." Company officials hope to grow to about 150 employees by the middle of next year, and expand into dozens of cities.
YourEmarket.com will run an Informix Corp. (www.informix.com) database on a single NUMA-Q quad for serving advertisements and setting up FTP accounts for its e-commerce software.
The company currently runs its business on a two-way Intel-based server running Windows NT that crashes "once a week, once every two weeks," DeVore says. While the Unix-based server gives YourEmarket.com database headroom because the company can add quads as needed, the Netfinity machine allows YourEmarket.com to maintain its current ColdFusion and Internet Information Server infrastructure.
"If you’re a small company or emerging Internet service provider or ASP, and you’re in the process of provisioning, you’ve got to keep your resources right- sized," IBM’s Loeb says. "You know you’re going to expand exponentially. One of the nice things about NUMA is you can keep adding a quad, adding a quad, adding a quad. In the meantime, you’re also deploying NT as a front end to really run the apps themselves."
IBM has not settled on pricing for its IBM NUMA-Q for small Internet startups or application service providers. "I know that we’re exploring a whole bunch of options," Loeb says.
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Ethics Dunce: Nikole Hannah-Jones
Nikole Hannah-Jones, staff writer at The New York Times and lead essayist in The New York Times Magazine’s “1619 Project” tweeted that she finds the common rebuttal of presentism—the popular practice of condemning those of different times and cultures for not magically acquiring the evolved beliefs and values that those who have had the advantage of decades and even centuries of experience, observation and enlightenment—that those criticized were of their time “offensive.”
“I mean, Hitler was a man of his time. Bin Laden was a man of his time,” the Pulitzer Prize winner tweeted. “It’s a justification and unnecessary.”
This is the quality of analysis and thought we now receive from the best of American. journalists, one who has been deemed worthy of the occupation’s highest honor.
First, it is profoundly unrealistic and unfair to expect those raised in a culture with long-established values to determine on their own that such values are flawed or based on faulty assumptions and information. This should be intrinsically obvious to anyone capable of critical thought.
Second, the journalist’s analogy is so terrible it hurts. She apparently doesn’t comprehend what ” of his time” means, which may explain why, in her ahistorical essay for the Times, she couldn’t distinguish between the implications of evidence that some colonists wanted independence from Britain to protect the institution of slavery, and her false statement that “one of the primary reasons the colonists decided to declare their independence from Britain was because they wanted to protect the institution of slavery.” Hitler and Bin Laden obviously lived in their times, but neither were representative or typical of their times, which is why they are regarded as among history’s monsters.
Third, pointing out that Aristotle, Sir Thomas More, Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson approved of slavery because they lived in a culture that believed it is just does not aim to justify the practice now, but to explain why it is unjust to judge those figures harshly for doing so.
Fourth, the perspective she finds offensive is absolutely necessary to understand and appreciate history, ethics, human character, and the complexities of the towering figures who constructed the foundations of civilization.
This is the caliber of intellect and integrity being exhibited by the leaders of the current attack on American history and culture based on the false pretense that they are eliminating “systemic racism.” Hannah-Jones, in response to a critical New York Post story, tweeted this:
It would be a perfect way to characterize the current freak-out, bur not for the reasons she thinks.
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Word just came in — The American Museum of Natural History has requested New York City remove the statue of Teddy Roosevelt at the entrance.
The City agreed. The removal date has not been set, nor has it been revealed what they will do with it once they take it down.
I am unutterably sad.
They’re closed and unable to generate any revenue. I say we shut down the contributions and let them go bust.
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Why are you sad? They didn’t object to all statue of him, they didn’t object to having a statue of him, they wanted to remove one specific statue with unfortunate implications. Have you seen pictures of it?
Yeah, VG I’m going to discuss exactly this later. Misreporting is part of the problem. It’s not just a statue of Teddy, it’s a statue that undeniably has white supremacy overtones that are the fault of the sculptor, not TR (Though Teddy was, in fact, a white supremacist, as was the culture of his time). I had not seen the statue in prior reports. If there was a statue of TR having anal sex with moose, would the Times report, “Museum removes statue of Theodore Roosevelt”?
I’d hope they run pictures. Seeing that would be a bucket list item.
I have seen it and photographed it several times. The figures next to TR are not supposed to be real people, they’re supposed to be allegorical, same as the ethnographic figures on the Albert Memorial in London, and signify his friendship with the historically marginalized African-American and American Indian communities. I’m disgusted the museum, which has held firm until now, especially in the face of mob abuse, chose now to fold. Mark my words, there will not be a new statue of TR to take this one’s place.
I think the statue should stay, but that real/allegorical distinction doesn’t help. What is the allegory saying? If they were real people, I’d think it would be less offensive. It still places the white guy in a permanent position of dominance. This is art history and cultural history, and the statue conveys attitudes of the time as well as statuary styles. But suing the images of a black man and a native American as props isn’t a defense.
I admit, I found it a bit “of its time” as well, and a potential target for whiners. However, I think it should stay in order to not reward mob tactics. What would they put in its place, anyway? Teddy charging up San Juan Hill on Little Texas, gun drawn? Teddy in presidential suit standing next to the globe? Teddy as local police commissioner? Forget it. Teddy’s day is done, although the museum said it will name a hall after him. Maybe the Lenape can hold a ritual on the empty plinth, to purge the white man’s influence.
Teddy’s day is done . . .
There you have it then. The very essence of the present opposition. Just like Lothrop Stoddard said. The Rising Tide of Color that would eventually overrun Anglo-Saxon culture. It is a curious and a strange phenomenon: it’s the way ressentiment functions. The powerful yea-saying man, the man of attainment, the man of action, becomes the hated figure.
The Little Brown Folk — our little brown brothers is how Chomsky once put it, ironically encapsulating the way the ‘Teddys’ saw the rest of the world — band together like Lilliputians and entwine him with so many fibres he becomes immobilized. Fibres of guilt. Fibres of shame. That mass effort is Marxian undermining and requires a socialistic philosophy.
I should have understood all this before. It all just suddenly hit me.
Aren’t you even going to say ‘hello’ to me someday? 🙂
Roosevelt was good at covert operations as well. In 1903 he instigated the separation of the province of Panama from Colombia, ensuring better terms for the U.S. builders of the canal.
With Panama, as with Cuba and the Philippines, Roosevelt created a model for colonial administration that has run all the way up to Iraq and Afghanistan: suppress anyone who wants self-government, then set up a few local aristocrats or opportunists as a puppet regime, perhaps under the control of an American proconsul.
And if the colony turns into a quagmire, keep the media in the dark. In the Philippines the U.S. fought, unreported, an almost genocidal war for years. Bradley argues that it’s still going on in the southern islands, with American soldiers fighting Muslim dissidents.
Wow, this is a tough one. America was ‘made great’ by virtue of the fact that it went out and claimed what it wanted. Roosevelt nicely illustrates the Nietzschean man-of-action. Completely aware of his superior status and superior attainments, all others are (more-or-less) obstacles or assistants in executing ‘the white man’s will’.
Wherever went that Anglo-Saxon man though, there Civilization was indeed established.
But I need to get this straightened out: now, if there are similar uses of power, or if this dynamic of power is still applied, at the least those on the receiving end when they see the faces that dominate them see Blacks, perhaps a few Asians, an American Indian, a woman or two, a woman of color certainly, and a lesbian and some gays and perhaps even a transvestite!
Ah Brave New World that has such people in it!
How curious! The dethroning of the White Man eventually heralds the coming of the socialist republics.
It still places the white guy in a permanent position of dominance.
What face should now occupy the saddle (so to speak)?
Make America Great Again . . . is therefore a phrasing that in itself is improper.
This is going to take a while to sort through . . . 🙂
Hello Jack and Valkygrrl —
I have to respectfully push back. Yes, I’ve seen it — I lived two blocks away from it for more than twenty years and saw it every day on my way to work.
I have never had a racialist interpretation of that statue. At the time of TR, America was a colossus that went through the globe, bringing the civilizing virtues of the West. Now, we may be uncomfortable with the fact that much of the non-Western world was not as advanced as the West during the era of Roosevelt, but it just happens to be true.
This is a conqueror, it’s a leader to Enlightenment.
Finally, since Roosevelt and his family were so influential in the foundation of the AMNH, if museum leadership said we need to replace it with a different statue of the great man, or find some other way to keep his spirit alive at the entrance … I would be just as unhappy, but certainly more forgiving. However … there is no word of that.
Cowardice and erasure. Not good optics for a museum.
Sorry — meant to say:
This is NOT a conqueror, it’s a leader to Enlightenment.
Chris Marschner
Yet she is not offended by those lovely 17th century Ghanians who sold the slaves to Europeans and turned the captured women into “Handmaidens” for Asante men.
Apparantly, the Libyan slave markets in 2020 don’t offend her either. I suppose slavery is ok unless white Europeans practice it.
Other Bill
Frankly, I’m surprised she considers Osama Bin Laden a bad guy. He wanted to destroy America. I assumed she’d consider him a heroic ally.
RalphV
Nikole Hannah-Jones is a woman of her times. In fifty years, if still remembered, she will be reviled by her successors for her hateful words; her apologists will cite her ignorance and point out her good works and better intentions. Such is the wheel of time.
Let me compare this to E.M. Arndt’s Catechism for the Teutonic Soldier and Warrior, 1813:
Freedom is where you can live, as pleases a brave heart; where you can live according to the customs and the laws of your fathers; where you are made happy by that which made your most distant ancestors happy.
Aristotle believed in a condition of natural slavery. That certain people would always be inclined to serve, not to rule nor to lead. The idea is completely sound and has not been refuted because it is sound. Our modern systems, and definitely American consumer-democracy, works with the same general idea. In a sense we have perfected it. They establish at the center of culture and economy a system whose primary purpose is to purvey Bread & Circuses to the masses. This is quite literal. To be reduced to a ‘consumer’ and to establish the consumer at the very base of civilization is to rather creatively establish *slavery* (lack of agency) as a desired norm. Walter Lippmann develops this idea through the writing of his that I have read.
It actually takes critical thinking to stand outside of the systems we have created to be able to recognize how clever and in a sense how cynical they are.
The activities and rebellions of the present do not have much really to do with what they say they have to do with. Those are just *accidents*. They grab onto these events and engage in activism in order to work toward the establishment of the socialistic order they desire, and the one they imagine is an ‘evolution’.
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The Last Science
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2019-11-14 by Etzoli
Convergence — Chapter 44
Chapter 44 — Ghosts of Rallsburg
The guns shouted death, a war cry echoing through the forest. Brian’s people were raining chaos through the camp of so-called “awakened”, but it wasn’t enough. He’d shown they weren’t wanted, how they brought terrible tragedy to good people, but still they insisted on their self-destructive ways. It was… disgusting.
Brian couldn’t focus on the many running scared, though he surely dreaded their escape. Like rats, they’d burrow into the crevices of the land, biding their time until they emerged once again lesson unlearned. His people, brave crusaders picked from his most dedicated followers, would stop as many as they could, but the forest truly was chaos that night.
Bodies. Bodies everywhere, dead and alive. In the shadowy moonlight, Brian could only see shapes. They were outlines of people, fleeing and tripping over detritus scattered through the huge clearing, yet it seemed fitting. These were not truly people, so why should they have such human things as faces? Some of his people were still reluctant to go for the kill on those who looked so outwardly normal—Brian was grateful that nature itself seemed to be aiding their cause that night.
Of all places, of course this clearing is where they made their camp of decadence.
Brian knew this place, far too well. The abandoned RVs still stood—some co-opted by vendors, others slowly reclaimed by nature—and toward the far end, the most fateful of all quietly lay. In that small, ruined home, Brian had first seen the truth. In there, Jackson had shown him the folly of magic, the inevitable fate for those who dabbled with powers far beyond their understanding.
In that place, Jenny Wilson had died, and with her, the town of Rallsburg.
It should have been destroyed.
”They’re getting away,” snapped one of Brian’s lieutenants.
Brian couldn’t respond right away. He’d been concentrating on his golems, commanding them to tear down structures and smash the RVs flat. These were once good people’s homes—he would not allow the awakened to steal them. He simply grunted in response, his mind sharp and focused on the monsters he controlled.
”We should just shoot ’em all,” added a man nearby, prone with his rifle propped on a tree root. “Either they’re goddamn witches or they’re helping the fuckers. All of ’em are guilty.”
”No,” said Brian firmly.
”If one innocent person dies, we’ve failed.” Brian held the golems in place for a moment, shooting a cold glare at the hapless man. “You will be sure of your target or you will not fire. Use a stone or see them use magic, but don’t kill anyone who might yet be saved. We’re not murderers.”
”You heard the man,” added the lieutenant, frustration gone from his voice. Brian’s commanders were well-chosen—they might be inexperienced in combat, but they understood his cause and they were beyond motivated. Brian himself had no professional experience, but he had waged a one-man war before, and he could do so again.
They will never have my home.
Brian’s control over the golems was suddenly broken. He snapped his attention back to the camp. The faceless monster wasn’t gone—it was frozen in place. Slowly, without Brian’s ordering, it turned around and faced him, its blank face accusing him as it had so many of the hated awakened. For a split-second, Brian thought it might have finally come for him, having used their power for so long at the cost of his own soul.
But they were not to judge him. No, he was using his power for the betterment of humanity. This golem had been corrupted by evil magic. As Brian turned to look, he saw a familiar face, a ghost from his past—Hector Peraza, holding the hand of the young red-headed grey cultist.
”Shoot them!” Brian shouted, pointing at the pair.
A rifle quickly turned—whose, Brian couldn’t tell, and didn’t care—and opened fire, but the shots went wide. His men were motivated and armed, but they were not professionals, and landing a shot in the dark chaotic forest was no easy feat. Worse, as Hector and the girl realized they’d been targeted, a second golem from Brian’s control was converted away and moved into place as a shield. Brian knew full well they could not be pierced by bullets. He needed another strategy.
How many can they withstand?
He diverted every other golem he had created. Some had chased the strange moving wooden barrier, a construction of torn-apart trees as a makeshift shield, but Brian pulled them all back in. If Hector and his little friend thought they could handle the monsters of Omega himself, then let them test their mettle.
The golems converged toward Hector and Ruby. Brian couldn’t see them any more, but he imagined their terrified faces. Once, Brian had been friends with the timid shopkeeper, but the man had chosen his side. Brian regretted his fate, but resigned himself to the task. He would end Hector’s life as swiftly and painlessly as he could.
But he could not get past Hector’s control.
Brian was a master of the golems. He’d controlled the monsters through dozens of conflicts, and each time, he found it easier. He could summon more, control them from further away, could send them on several tasks at once. Defeating two awakened should have been easy, particularly when they’d never shown any ability to summon or control golems themselves.
Yet this high school girl and a grocery store owner from Mexico were keeping Jackson’s monsters at bay.
He roared in frustration, startling his subordinates. One of Brian’s lieutenants looked back with concern, but Brian ignored him. He’d realized a trick, something they wouldn’t expect—Brian was still the source of the golem at its root, and he could simply cut it off.
The golem shielding the pair began to disintegrate.
”Get ready to shoot them,” Brian grunted through gritted teeth.
Movement behind the crumbling golem as they ran. A hail of bullets followed, but Brian saw no satisfying puff of blood, no indication they’d been taken down. He sighed, but it didn’t matter—the threat to his weapon was gone. He took a breath to steady himself, then began to summon his army once more. They burst from the ground, one by one like the undead, and Brian sent them out into the encampment once more to wreak havoc.
He turned his attention back to the wooden shield, which had just been tossed away. Behind it, a young man and a girl, fleeing for rocks piled at the end of the clearing. For a split-second, Brian panicked—he thought he’d seen his daughter in that girl, but it was all wrong. The proportions, the clothing, even the way she moved seemed nothing like Natalie. From a distance, Brian couldn’t be sure, and he dismissed it as a mirage.
When I am done, Natalie, I will find you, and I will apologize for leaving you every hour until I die.
Natalie reached the rocks and ducked for cover. Lani, a few steps behind, dove to the ground right beside her, while a couple bullets cracked off the rocks above them, chips flying off and nearly hitting her in the face.
”What the hell—” gasped the man hiding there, who they’d been sent to rescue.
”Are you Malich?” asked Natalie. Lani was breathing a little heavy from sprinting across the field, but she felt totally fine. I guess this whole body ritual thing was a good idea after all…
”…Yeah.” He shook his head in disbelief. “Guess you’re my backup, then?”
”What are we doing?” asked Lani. “Flanking harder or getting out?”
”Well, those fuckers don’t seem to be leaving,” grunted Malich, nodding toward the line of flashing guns where Natalie’s father was. “I’d feel bad if I left first.”
Lani grinned. “Jeremy said you were an asshole. Not seeing it, personally.”
Malich coughed out a laugh. “Ashe is the real asshole, but I deserved that. I learned a fuckton since then.” He glanced around. “You seen my man? I was out here looking for him.”
”I’m not su—”
”He’s dead…” said Natalie quietly. “I heard it happen.”
”You… heard it,” muttered Malich. “You sure?”
”He had one of your radios. Somebody cut his neck open.” She winced. “I’m sorry…”
Malich took a long, deep breath. “…Fuck…”
Lani patted him on the shoulder. “Nothing you could’ve done, man.”
”Yeah.” Malich didn’t look convinced at all, but he shook his head again and turned back to face toward the gunfire. “So what’s the plan?”
Lani turned to Natalie. She hesitated. Why do they keep thinking I’m in charge?
Because we are the most powerful, and you are a leader. They are not leaders. Take command, as we were meant to.
But I have no idea what I’m doing! I’ve never been in a fight like this.
…Can we really do this?
We can. We must. We will.
”Okay,” murmured Natalie.
”Lani, can you get him and my friends out of here?” asked Natalie. We can’t protect everyone at once, and it will be easier if my friends are safe with Lani and Riley. “I’m gonna keep going. If I can get close to them, I can take their guns.”
”You can do what now?” Malich looked at her like she was insane. “Girl, how old are you?”
Natalie ignored him. “Lani, if you go kinda that way,” she said, pointing roughly toward the town, though in a way that wouldn’t take them anywhere the guys with guns, “you’ll find a tree fort. Can you keep them safe there until I come back?”
”What about you?” asked Lani.
”I’ll be okay,” said Natalie, trying to force a smile on her face, but it didn’t quite make it. “I’ll meet you there.”
Lani nodded. “I’ll get them there, but we’re going to need cover getting out of this clearing. They’re still on the other side.”
”Yeah…” Natalie got on her knees and moved up to the rock, next to where Malich still lay. Golems were once again pushing into the town, flashes of gunfire popping out from both sides and the non-stop banging still pressing on her ears. “I can do that.”
”Just tell me when.”
Okay… how do I distract them? The only way I know how to beat golems is lightning… but if I use lightning, then everybody’s gonna know it was me. They’ll arrest me and take me away.
Ruby and Hector were able to take control of them… what if we can do that?
I gotta get Ruby to show me how to do it, so that doesn’t help right now. As long as I don’t show myself and take out the golems, I should be okay. So… I gotta make sure nobody sees me. But this means Lani’s gonna know… well, I think he’s a good guy.
We must act soon. Our side is losing.
The voice was right. Golems were pressing into the camp once more, and the gunfire from there had significantly decreased. Ruby and Hector seemed to be gone, and though Natalie saw a few more bursts of magic, she couldn’t tell if anyone was even fighting back anymore. Worse, people seemed to be running toward the guns now, so Natalie assumed someone must be attacking them from the other side now.
”I’m going up in the trees,” said Natalie. “You’ll know when it’s time to go.”
”Never stay in one spot too long,” said Lani as she stood up. “They’ll shoot you if you do. Keep moving.” She nodded, and he smiled weakly. “Good luck.”
Natalie jumped up into the nearest tree, a wide-eyed Malich watching her go. She leapt forward, branch by branch, using bursts of Movement magic on her flight to make sure she landed exactly where she meant to. Her balance was perfect after learning to modify that part of her brain. I’m like a monkey up here… this is amazing!
We have a fight to win. Be careful, Natalie.
I know. I’m just… this is really cool.
Natalie slowed and stopped, landing at a tree much closer to the battle, where she could see the golems clearly. Far into the camp, she saw people huddling behind cover, while more golems slowly pressed in from the opposite end. They were trapped, and the jaws were closing ever tighter.
Time to change that.
The fire in her heart roared to an inferno. Natalie gathered up her energy and sent it crackling into her arms. She threw out one hand, and from it, a massive burst of pink lightning snapped forward. It crackled and danced through the air… and jackknifed to the side, melting a steel pole and completely missing the golem she’d been trying to take out.
…I forgot about that…
Natalie rubbed at her eyes from the bright flash of light. She quickly jumped three trees down, remembering Lani’s advice, and found another golem—this time one not near anything metallic.
Another crackling pink bolt zig-zagged through the air. The upper half of the golem disintegrated, and a tiny fire kicked up in the grass behind it. Natalie could just barely reach it from her spot. She smothered it, then jumped away to her next tree.
The gunfire nearby had slowed. She heard shouting and confusion, and suppressed a strange urge to giggle. They were so confused—the lightning was coming from above them! Natalie settled into another tree and decided to try something new. She snapped both hands forward, fingers splayed out wide, and fired a new bolt, trying to shape it in mid-air.
Pink electricity arced over the entire camp, a thick and dangerous bolt of crackling energy that forked through the air and struck three golems on the far side. They vaporized, the remaining material breaking down and crumbling to dust where they stood.
People started running out the newly opened escape path. Nearer to her, with Brian’s men no longer firing, Lani and Malich were sprinting back to Riley’s position. Natalie smiled—her plan was working.
A helicopter blade beat the air, sending a burst of fear into her heart. Natalie looked up. The only time she’d ever heard a helicopter so close was the night of the riot, back in Rallsburg. She stayed hidden in the tree she’d leapt to after the forked lightning. More helicopters were emerging now, dark green things with men hanging out of them.
Are these dad’s guys too? It can’t be… Maybe they work for that Malton guy?
They have flags on their vehicles. These are soldiers.
So… these are the good guys?
The same who have blamed Rika for murders she did not commit and would arrest us if they found us.
Engines were rumbling in the distance. Boxy-looking trucks were rolling into the camp now, with more soldiers hopping out, and a tank trundled in behind them. Natalie watched from her little nook, while below, she could hear her dad’s men panicking. They were scared and running away. Natalie couldn’t blame them—she wanted to run away too.
Lani and her friends had gotten back to Malich’s rocks. To her relief, every one of them looked okay. They ran back into the forest. She turned and hopped out into the trees, calling Percy down to her from the sky. She’d meet them at her castle back home, returning to memories she’d left far behind, returning to where everything began.
Lightning crashed through the woods. The trees lit up, outlined in white. Somewhere, Natalie heard the rush of wind and a shout of anger, a voice she knew all too well by now.
”Why was it out here?”
She knew it was those two fighting again, though who they were, she had no idea. She just wanted to get to her fort, because Scrappy said something was wrong. He couldn’t tell her anything more specific—they couldn’t really talk, no matter what Natalie tried—but he’d seemed afraid, and that was more than enough to get Natalie moving.
The young man shouted something less intelligible, something about recklessness and irresponsibility which Natalie couldn’t understand.
Another lightning bolt. Something was crackling. Natalie felt heat rising all around her, even in the cool May air. She pulled her pink raincoat tighter, and stumbled over the tree roots as she tried to keep up with Scrappy. He kept stopping and looking back at her. She felt his distress as clearly as her own fear. Her skin crawled with the sense of discomfort, like something was horribly wrong.
Around the next tree, Natalie’s heart burst.
Her castle was on fire.
Immediately, she ran forward, throwing her magic into the inferno. She’d learned how to fight fire after accidentally setting one herself. Memories of the stern Sheriff Jackie flashed through her head. With nearly a year of magic now, she’d learned a lot, and fire was easy for her now. She didn’t like using it, but she wasn’t afraid of it anymore.
Piece by piece, Natalie smothered it down. The fire diminished, and to her relief, her little place was mostly intact. The place had black smudges everywhere now, and she might have to replace a couple of the smaller pieces of wood, plus the door was completely shattered, but her castle remained strong. She breathed a sigh of relief. In the distance, another lightning bolt echoed, much further away than before.
They were going away. She could relax.
Natalie wondered if they’d ever stop fighting. She’d first heard them fight in July the previous year, when she’d first found the little page of magic in her castle, but she hadn’t known what it was at the time. This was the fourth time they’d fought now, the two young men, and every time, Natalie grew a little more fearful.
What if they burn the whole forest down? Jackie always said that was possible. I like the forest. It’s where Scrappy lives, and all my other friends. It’s where I found magic.
She hurried into her castle, Scrappy on her heels. Her heart sank.
The piece of paper, the most precious thing out here, had been burned to a cinder. Only a tiny blackened piece of ash remained. Natalie sat down next to it on her folding chair, miraculously untouched by the fire. She picked up the little crumbling paper, which broke apart in her palm, and began to cry. Scrappy pawed over and nudged his head against her shoulder, and Natalie collapsed onto him. He mewled and squirmed a little, but Natalie refused to move, and he gave up.
What if… what if I can’t learn any more magic? I wanted to keep reading it. Maybe there was something I missed. Now I’ll… I’ll never know.
<Scrappy, can you still understand me?> Natalie asked, coughing through tears.
Scrappy rubbed his head against her, as much an answer as she could want.
Natalie felt herself coming back together. She’d lost the piece of paper, and maybe the ability for Jenny or her dad to use magic, but she still had it. It wasn’t going anywhere. She’d still have Scrappy and her other friends.
She spun around, hands up and ready to throw fire. Scrappy growled. He dropped into a hunting stance, ready to pounce.
Someone was outside.
”Is someone in there?”
Who is that? I don’t recognize their voice. Maybe they’ll just go away if I stay quiet…
”Are you okay? I heard crying…”
”…I’m okay,” said Natalie finally, giving up. Scrappy still looked ready to fight, but Natalie lowered her hands.
”Can I come in?”
Someone walked in front of the half-demolished door. Natalie squinted and rubbed the leftover moisture out of her eyes, but it wasn’t just her. The young woman outside was too tall to be seen—her head was higher than the doorway. So that means it’s… uhh… Rachel.
Sure enough, Rachel’s face appeared a moment later, ducking into the fort. The inside was tall enough for Rachel, but the door had been made by Natalie’s dad to fit his daughter, not other people. Rachel looked around and took a seat on the spare chair in the corner, the one Natalie had always meant for Jenny someday.
”Hi… umm…” Rachel trailed off, looking uncomfortable.
”…Natalie,” she filled in, though she knew she’d told Rachel her name more than once before.
”Yeah.” Rachel winced. She glanced around, and seemed to suddenly notice the huge cat still glaring at her from Natalie’s side. “Natalie, that’s a mountain lion!”
”His name is Scrappy,” said Natalie indignantly. “He’s my friend.”
”They’re really dangerous. Are you sure he’s—”
”He’d never hurt anyone.”
”Oh.” Rachel looked at the burned up paper in Natalie’s hands. “Wait… did you… are you able to do magic?”
Natalie’s eyes widened. “You can too?”
Rachel nodded. She held up a hand, and a tiny candlelight flickered above her palm. “I found mine back in February. How about you?”
”…Last July,” said Natalie, feeling guilty for some reason. Something about Rachel having magic—the Rachel everybody made fun of, airhead Rachel, forgetful Rachel—seemed great to Natalie, like she’d finally be able to get them all to shut up. Maybe I should have let her read it too, after Jenny and Dad. Guess I don’t have to now. Not that I could anymore…
”And you can control animals now. That’s incredible.”
”I don’t control them!” said Natalie. “They’re my friends.”
”Oh. Okay.” Rachel nodded. “Sorry. I didn’t think that through. You’re right.”
”This is my castle,” Natalie added, looking at the stairs up to the second floor and the table nearby. “It’s where I practice.”
”I was out here practicing too,” said Rachel. “But then… those people started fighting. And now… well… I’m lost.”
”You’re lost?” asked Natalie, not surprised in the slightest. Rachel nodded, looking miserable. “I know the way back. I was gonna go home soon anyway.” Since my castle’s okay and the page is already destroyed… I wish I’d taken it home. I was so scared of anybody finding it, and now I can never share it. “Want me to show you the way?”
Rachel nodded again. Natalie gathered up her things and said goodbye to Scrappy. She was confident of the way, and she didn’t want Scrappy to get noticed, or for Rachel to ask more questions about him. Natalie led the way with Rachel close behind, still stumbling over tree roots and getting her dress caught on branches.
”You know, a dress isn’t very good for the forest,” Natalie pointed out. “You should wear jeans. They’re more comfortable anyway.”
”When I wear jeans, people act as if I’m a stupid girl from the country,” said Rachel with a hint of frustration. “I try to wear nicer clothes so they treat me with some respect.”
”Does that really work?”
”…No, not really,” she sighed.
”All the other college girls I’ve met wear jeans,” said Natalie doubtfully. “I don’t think it has to do with clothes.”
”You might be right.”
”I like your dress,” Natalie added truthfully. She felt like she was being mean, and she didn’t want to be mean to Rachel. “I think it’s really pretty.”
”Thanks, Natalie.” Rachel squinted forward, where the town was slowly coming into view. “You know, there’s actually a meeting coming up tomorrow for people who can do magic. We’re trying to figure out the best way to handle everything, and stop people from fighting over things. We started doing them in March, and this is our fifth one now. You should come.”
”I dunno…” said Natalie doubtfully. I kinda liked the idea of it being just me and my friends, plus Dad… but I guess that was never really gonna happen since those two guys keep fighting out here. “Is it all college kids?”
”Not all. There’s a few of us, like Josh and Rika, but there’s also… uhh…” Rachel screwed up her eyes, struggling to remember. “Mabel Walsh—”
”I don’t like her. She yelled at me when I took an apple from one of her trees.”
”And Hector. The grocery store owner.”
”Hector’s gonna be there?” Natalie asked, suddenly excited. Hector was one of her few close friends, along with Jenny and Scrappy. They’d formed a fast bond. His store was probably her second most frequent hangout after her castle. “Okay. I’ll go.”
”I bring cookies every week too,” Rachel added. “You can have first pick.”
Natalie smiled. Maybe it wouldn’t be so bad after all.
Return fire blasted from the camp, much more organized and dedicated than before. Above them, helicopters swooped with spotlights blazing, men hanging out and ready to engage. Brian’s men were increasingly outnumbered, and many were already fleeing.
”Time to go, sir,” said his lieutenant.
Brian nodded. They couldn’t fight the national guard. Beyond being obviously outmatched, these men weren’t awakened. They were following orders, and Brian couldn’t entirely fault them for it. The blame lay with the corrupt officials at the head of the government, with their Governor and their President who openly welcomed the awakened into their lives.
”Pull back everyone we can,” said Brian firmly. “Use the hideout map I gave you.”
”I’ve got somewhere else to go. Watch for messages and we’ll regroup soon. Go.”
Brian turned and left, with his oldest and most trusted men at his back. Further into the forest, Felix scrambled to his feet. He’d been taking pictures and recording as much footage as he could for later propaganda. Brian didn’t bother trying to pretend otherwise—they were making propaganda, using techniques from the most terrible regimes of human history, but their message was too important. He could stomach using the tools of evil to further his message of good, just as he did with the golem rod.
The hideouts were another such tool—places established by Jackson in the forest, nearly impossible to find unless one knew where to look. They’d used those places many times, to hide from unwanted eyes while preparing to destroy the town, and now Brian would use them to further the crusade.
A few of his men would undoubtedly be caught. If they were, Brian had instructed them to surrender and cooperate peacefully. The national guard was not their enemy. Showing a measure of peace and reasonable cooperation would go a long way toward convincing the greater government of the truth to their mission.
They trooped through the woods, while helicopters continued to swoop past overhead. The spotlights crossed them a few times, but none stopped to track them. The forest was thick and dark, and Brian’s men were well-trained at avoiding being spotted. Felix, from a year embedded with an insurgency on the other side of the world, had learned many techniques to avoid the very same American forces they now fled, and he’d proved an invaluable asset once more. Brian thanked God every day for sending Felix to assist them.
”Did we do enough, though?” asked Felix as they hurried through the woods toward their own chosen hiding ground, one Brian had not shared with his lieutenants. “Did we disrupt enough for one night’s mission?”
”Every strike we survive is enough,” said Brian. “We keep fear in their minds and hope in the hearts of the rest of the world. We can’t hope to win yet. Our movement is not strong enough.”
”And this will make it grow?”
”The government played their hand, and now the military’s involved here. They’ll try to control magic. Cinza won’t accept it. She’s a revolutionary. They’ll build up their own conflict, and we’ll have the time we need to gather our strength and convince more people of the danger.”
Felix smiled. “You’re much more forward-thinking than I ever expected, my friend.”
Brian didn’t respond. Felix’s phrasing reminded him of another man, a spectre out of the dark pit of his memories. I wasn’t always, Felix… Once, I made an irrational, reckless decision about someone I considered a friend, and set in motion events far beyond my control. I regret that death every day.
As they ran, north to the wreckage of Rallsburg, where the guards who had been posted there were now missing—pulled away to help with the carnage in the encampment—Brian thought back to the clearing nearby, where he’d made a terrible mistake, and condemned an innocent man to death.
Natalie wasn’t home yet.
Brian paced back and forth in the kitchen. It was well past time for dinner. He’d told Natalie to go to the store while he prepared the sauce, buy the spaghetti and garlic, and come straight back home. The sauce was ready to go on the stove, but Natalie still wasn’t home, and he was getting worried.
Maybe she stopped by the apartments to grab my hat like I mentioned before, even though I didn’t ask her to. That would be just like her. He pulled out his phone and dialed his assistant. “Neffie?”
”Hi, Mr. Hendricks. What’s up?”
”Is my daughter there?”
”I sent her to get some food from Hector’s an hour ago and she still isn’t back.”
”Maybe she got distracted,” said Neffie with perfect patience. “I’m nearly done with the paperwork for tonight. Want me to go out and look?”
”No. I’ll do it.”
Brian hung up before Neffie could say another word. He hurried to grab his coat, since it was still exceptionally chilly for May. The sauce would keep for a while. Brian needed to find Natalie right away. He dialed her phone, but the signal was spotty, and her phone gave him an “out of service area” message and an offer to leave a voicemail.
”Hey, turtle. Just checking in. The sauce is all ready to go, but it needs some spaghetti or it’s going to get lonely. Call me back when you get this, okay?”
Brian pocketed his phone and started down the street. He waved to Robert with a touch of disappointment as he went by. Robert would have been his next phone call, but if his friend was home, he wouldn’t have seen Natalie anywhere either. Brian would have to find his daughter, one way or another.
He beelined through the town for Hector’s grocery, glancing in every direction as he went with an increasingly frantic air. Every step without spotting Natalie brought a slightly greater note of panic to his ears, like a gently rising wave pounding at his skull. When he reached the grocery, Brian’s fears doubled over.
It was closed.
Where is she…?
Brian dialed the sheriff, now truly worried. “Sheriff?”
”Mr. Hendricks? What can I help ya with?”
”My daughter’s missing.”
”Again?” Jackie couldn’t hide the note of skepticism in her voice. “Brian, I know you’re worried, but your girl seems to be missin’ every damn week or two now, and every time she turns up just fine. I can send out the search party if you want, but—”
”I sent her to Hector’s for some food, but the grocery is closed. She’s been gone an hour now.”
Jackie sighed. “So maybe she went to his house to get him. I swear, Natalie knows the town better than I do sometimes. I’ll keep an eye out and send her straight home if you like, but for now, I’m thinkin’ we just wait, okay?”
”…Fine,” said Brian. “Okay.”
”If I see her, I’ll tell her to call you.”
”Thanks sheriff.”
Brian hung up. He knew she was probably right, but he’d keep looking. He couldn’t stop worrying about her, no matter the reassurances he always got from the rest of the town. They all seemed to think it was totally okay for an eleven-year-old to have the run of the town. Everyone said she was an independent and self-reliant girl with plenty of common sense on her shoulders, but Brian couldn’t stop remembering the day she’d gotten past Lori for only an instant—the day she’d nearly died, the day Brian knew they needed to get far away from his dangerous, addled ex-wife.
Halfway home, a voice called out. “Ho, friend! What devil pursues you?”
He slowed to a halt. A tall man with strong arms to rival Robert’s and blazing red hair had shouted at Brian from across the road. The man smiled a friendly disarming smile, straightening up from the flowers he’d been weeding, and waved Brian closer.
”Come now, what alarms you? Speak quickly, that we might vanquish such a demon.”
”Who am I?” asked the man, seeming genuinely upset. “I am the doctor Smith! Henry, they call me, and a terrible day indeed it is when one of my flock does not even know my name!” He laughed, a booming laugh which echoed down the street to the trees beyond.
Brian frowned. “I didn’t know we had a doctor.”
”And I didn’t know we had you!” Henry winked. “Let’s put that aside for now, though, friend. What has you so distressed?”
”My daughter is missing. I need to find her.”
”Your daughter…” Henry’s eyes lit up. “Pray tell, you wouldn’t be the man Hendricks I’ve heard so much about?”
Brian was taken aback. This man was nothing like what he expected, and certainly not someone he’d thought to meet in a town like Rallsburg. Henry seemed completely out of place, and maybe even out of time. “…Yes.”
”Well, I must say man, you’ve raised an incredible daughter. Natalie is one of the strongest and most independent young women I’ve ever had the honor to meet.”
”She’s met you?”
”Only in passing at Hector’s, once or twice,” said Henry. “Smart beyond her years, that one. She is a joy to our little community.” He frowned. “You say she’s missing?”
”I sent her to get some food from Hector’s for dinner, about an hour and a half ago now, and she didn’t come home. She’s not answering my phone calls either.”
”I see.” Henry put a hand on Brian’s shoulder. “Where might she go, between the grocery and your home?”
Brian took a moment to consider. “…Her best friend’s place is nearby. The Wilsons’ home. She could’ve gone there.”
”Then let us be off!” Henry turned and marched down the road toward the Wilson home. Brian hesitated, feeling windswept, before hurrying to catch up.
”You said I was part of your flock,” he asked as they walked. “Are you a preacher?”
”In a manner of speaking. I dabble in medicine for the body and the soul,” said Henry. “I consider myself a man of God, but the church and I have something of a… complicated relationship.” He laughed. “This town accepted me with all my faults, as it has many others with nowhere else left to turn.”
”It accepted me,” said Brian quietly.
”Ah, a fellow outcast,” said Henry sagely. “Well, let us just say that the church did not like the way I preached, nor I the machinations and greed behind their supposed faith. I was expelled like the lepers, but more fool them, for the Lord knows that us outcasts were those who truly loved and followed Him above all.” He glanced at Brian. “Apologies, if you are not a man of faith. I do not mean to press you.”
”I am. I haven’t been to a church in a while—”
”The world is our church, friend!” Henry proclaimed. “They trap themselves inside their stuffy buildings, but we have the whole planet, given to us by our generous God to nurture, cultivate, and protect, just as it nourishes us in return.”
Brian smiled. “…Do you hold a service here? I think I’d attend.”
Henry grinned. “So my sales pitch worked. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. I don’t even know your name yet!”
”Brian.”
”Well, Brian of the clan Hendricks, we’ve yet to find your lost little sheep. The flock can wait!” Henry marched up to the door of the Wilson house and rapped his knuckles on the strong wood. “Mr. Wilson! Open the door, an emergency is afoot!”
Something thumped to the ground inside the house. Panicked movements echoed through the whole structure. Brian winced—they didn’t need to cause quite that much of a ruckus.
”Coming!” called Paul Wilson. A few hurried steps later, the door flew inward. “What’s happened, Reverend?”
”Well, my friend Brian here seems to have lost his daugh—ah!”
Natalie had just emerged from behind Paul, holding a bag under her arm with a pack of spaghetti sticking out. “Dad?” she asked, thoroughly confused.
”Natalie!”
Brian rushed in, nearly knocking Paul out of the way as he ran to his daughter. Natalie’s eyes went wide, and she dropped the bag in her shock as he gathered her up into a tight hug.
”…Yeah, dad. What’s going on?”
”I was worried!”
”Well, Hector had to close early, and I didn’t have the spaghetti, and I knew that Jenny’s mom made her some last night so I thought they might have some, and so I came here.” Natalie tapped him on the shoulder. “Dad, you’re hurting me.”
”Sorry!” He let her back down to the ground. She picked up her bag again, and turned to grab her pink coat from the rack near the stairs.
”Well, that looks like spaghetti to me,” said Henry with a laugh. “I’d say mission accomplished, young woman.”
Natalie smiled. “Thanks, Mr. Smith.”
”Please, child, it’s just Henry! Mr. Smith was my great uncle twice-removed!”
She giggled. Jenny emerged from the kitchen along with her mom, looking for the source of the commotion. Brian was still feeling the ecstasy of sheer relief at finding his daughter alive and well once again. No matter how many times it happened, he never felt any less panicked.
”Henry,” said Brian, turning to the man. “Come over for dinner.”
”Oh, I couldn’t possibly do that,” said Henry. “Trust me, I’m terrible dinner company.”
”Please. You must.”
”I got some garlic bread too, dad,” said Natalie. “They didn’t have any garlic, but I thought that would work, right?”
”Well…” Brian hesitated. Obviously, garlic bread wouldn’t exactly spice up the sauce like he’d intended, but he didn’t want Natalie to feel bad for not getting what they needed.
Henry jumped in to his rescue. “Absolutely! And as a matter of fact, garlic bread is my favorite food, so I suppose I simply must attend your dinner after all.” He winked at Brian over Natalie’s head. “Lead the way, child!”
Natalie waved goodbye to Jenny and bounded out into the street, ponytail bouncing merrily and her bag swinging under her shoulder with every skip. Brian and Henry followed, saying a quick goodbye to the bemused Wilson family.
”Not too fast, turtle!” Brian called after her, and Natalie thankfully slowed down a little to stay in sight.
”Turtles aren’t that fast, you know!” added Henry in his booming voice.
”They are if they’re in the water!” Natalie shot back. “They can swim up to thirty five miles an hour in the water!”
Brian smiled. Henry laughed even harder than before. Natalie turned back and kept skipping down the road, darting back and forth in a zig-zag so she could still go fast without losing sight of them.
”As I said, Mr. Hendricks, smart beyond her years.”
”Thank you, Henry.”
”Oh, I didn’t do anything,” said the reverend, or was it the doctor? Brian wasn’t sure which, and it didn’t matter anyway. Like the reverend said, he dealt in medicine for the body and the soul. Henry clapped a hand on Brian’s back. “You knew where she went, and I just gave you a little push to keep moving. Natalie got her strength from somewhere, after all.”
”From God,” said Brian, but Henry didn’t smile and nod like he’d expected.
”Certainly, but God only set His plan in motion. It’s our job to follow through. You did the rest of the work raising your daughter.” Henry grinned. “Give yourself some more credit, my friend. You’re stronger than you think. God has a plan for you too, but don’t forget, it’s up to you to actually carry it out.”
It’s our job to follow through.
Brian entered the little hideaway first, though he was certain it was safe. Among the many they used for hunting awakened through the vast forests, this was one of the most important, and thus one only Brian and his most trusted lieutenants were permitted to know. Inside lay equipment and supplies, boxes and boxes painstakingly transported in the dead of night. They had computers, antennas, communication equipment, food… and weapons.
A forward operating base, Felix called it.
”I’ll start editing right away,” said Felix, plugging his camera into one of the laptops. They were all powered by a generator which charged off discreetly placed solar panels every day, dumping into cutting-edge battery banks donated by some tech entrepreneur who’d come to believe in their cause, and who now provided the servers for their private communications. “We can probably get another four or five videos out of this at least. Maybe more, and the military footage at the end will really spice things up.”
Brian let Felix talk, not really paying attention to his rambling. Felix was a talker, he worked through his ideas out loud. If it helped him to believe Brian was actually listening, then he could talk. In the meantime, Brian was still recovering mentally from the battle—the strain of commanding the golems, the pain of hearing his men die, the frustration and anger boiling in his chest as he failed once again to catch all the awakened in his trap.
His other followers were also getting on laptops, except for the few assigned to guard the entrance. Brian sat in the corner and tilted his head back, closing his eyes. In any other room in the world, he’d feel vulnerable, but among these people, the most trusted men and women, those he knew were devoted without question to the cause of eradicating the awakened, Brian felt no shred of danger.
”The President’s declared a state of emergency now too,” said one woman with a hooked nose—a stone cold killer, but also a terrible shot. Her son had been a pilgrim, and died in the forest near Rallsburg—by what, they might never know. She was utterly dedicated now, even more than he was. She never left their little bases, never went home, and poured every last cent she had into their cause. I can’t blame her. If I lost Natalie…
”Does that really change anything?” asked another man, one who’d been with Brian nearly since the beginning. They’d met in the forests not long after the town burned. He was a conservationist investigating the cause of the fires, and when Brian had shown him the truth of the destruction, the man had become their first real financial backer, a lifetime of trading stocks turning into a windfall for the crusade. “They already sent the army at us.”
”The Washington state national guard,” corrected Felix, looking up. “Under the command of the governor. They can’t send the Army, it’s not allowed to engage in police actions on United States soil. The President can federalize the National Guard from Oregon though, and throw more bodies at us. It’s not gonna matter though. More bodies doesn’t really beat an insurgency, not when you can’t damage the land and you don’t really know who you’re hunting.”
”An insurgency?” asked one of the guards, sounding offended. She was a career soldier, discharged honorably after losing an arm, but she was still a fighter at heart. Rejected from the police and every other form of serving the public she tried, the woman eventually ended up finding Brian in a bar west of the forest, and soon enough her rifle fired again for the public good. “Callin’ us fuckin’ terrorists?”
”They sure are,” snorted the other guard.
”Fuck that. I’m not a goddamn terrorist.”
”They’re just trying to paint us as the bad guys. That’s how this always goes.”
The two guards continued to argue while Brian closed his eyes again. He never learned their names. He didn’t want to, and if he were ever caught, he could never give them up. The only names he knew were by accident or due to fame, like Felix. They didn’t need to bond. They had a common cause. When it was over, they’d go their separate ways. Nobody needed to know each other… but there was one name everyone knew—his own.
Everyone knew Brian’s name.
His eyes flew open. The voice was one of those doing research, checking the fallout from their latest action. They monitored every news site, every analyst and political commentator from both sides. Felix would gather as much information as he could, analyze the general public’s opinion and reach out to his contacts, and plan their next move.
An exclamation like that meant they’d found something important. Normally, his team barely got excited anymore by the analysis process. It was usually grunt work, just writing up summaries to give to Felix later. This was different. Felix hurried over, and his eyes widened. A moment later, they shot up to meet Brian’s.
”…Brian…” he started, caution flooding into his voice.
Brian laboriously got to his feet, feeling the burden of his responsibility more than ever before. He shuffled over to the laptop and leaned in, while his followers stepped respectfully aside to let him read.
DAUGHTER OF “THE TRAITOR”: MISSING RALLSBURG GIRL A SECRET STUDENT IN SOUTH SEATTLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Rumors fly in the recent upheaval surrounding Willford Jenkins Middle School, a public school located in south Seattle. Over the past forty-eight hours, parents have begun pulling their children out of school, fearing for their safety and claiming the administrators have allowed a dangerous pupil in their midst. More than a third of the 1100 students at Willford Jenkins missed school today, and officials expect that number to continue to rise. Their worries stem from a single child—Natalie Hendricks, daughter of Brian Hendricks, leader of the anti-Awakened movement and “Traitor of Rallsburg”, according to the Rallsburg Diaries.
”Her father’s a mass-murderer,” said Megan Sinclair, whose daughter was a classmate of Natalie. “She was at school under a fake name, hiding from the police and the FBI, and she terrorized my daughter. She’s just as bad as he is.”
In response to growing protests, principal Frieda Talbot has declared Natalie’s continued right to attend, citing the school board’s decision and laws protecting students’ rights. “Though she registered under a fake name, this was clearly an extenuating circumstance. Natalie has every right to attend school, and Willford Jenkins is fully prepared to defend her rights. She has been an exemplary student since the day she arrived.”
Natalie’s official record at the school, exclusively obtained for this report, reflects this sterling claim. However, other students dispute her reputation.
”Jenny’s crazy. There was a dodgeball fight and she broke Blake’s nose. She nearly broke a kid’s neck on her first day. And she’s so weird,” said Lydia Jennings, another classmate of Natalie’s, who was attending under the name Jenny Heshire.
Rumors also persist that Natalie is one of the awakened—those with the ability to use magic. Though many concerned parents cite this as the reason for removing their children from school, we could not confirm this claim, and it was not supported by any students contacted for this report. Whether or not she holds magical ability, Natalie Hendricks is certainly the cause of the chaos engulfing Willford Jenkins this week.
Felix was still watching Brian as he finally stood up straight again. “…Brian?”
”She’s still alive,” he breathed. Until that moment, he’d believed, but the fear always remained. He hadn’t received a single sign, not a single hint of his daughter until this story.
”Yeah, but—”
”Of course they’d say she’s awakened,” he said dismissively. “Of course they’d persecute her. It means nothing.”
”I found something else,” added a woman on the opposite side of his laptop, pointing at her screen. “You’ll want to see this.”
”What is it?” Brian asked, unsure what he was looking at on her screen. “This is a… blog?”
”Yeah, with an interview of another student. Blake Sinclair. Looks like they were friends.” She scrolled to a photo—and there she was. His daughter.
Natalie looked so much older than the last time he’d seen her. Her face hadn’t changed much, and her hair was just a bit longer than before… but it was in her eyes and her expression. Natalie looked guarded and afraid… hurt. She was surrounded by other girls, smiling into the camera, but Natalie clearly didn’t fit in with them… and she wasn’t smiling.
His heart ached. He wished he could jump through the screen to be with her.
”It goes on for a bit, and this girl claims she’s awakened too, but there’s no proof or anything. Kinda reads like she’s jealous of Natalie with a boy she liked,” she added, rolling her eyes. She scrolled down further, and another photo appeared.
Brian’s whole world stopped.
”Oh my God…” Felix gasped behind him.
It was Natalie again, and she looked even more withdrawn and damaged than before, but now… her face had changed to match. A scar spiraled around her cheek, starting at her ear and spinning out onto her face. Her hair was worn lower and thick to hide as much as she could, but it was obvious. Her eyes were purple—contacts, maybe? I don’t understand…—and she held herself in a defensive pose, as if she were about to be attacked, though she was just sitting in the back of a school bus.
A boy sat next to her, holding her hand. He looked nice enough, though his eyes were hidden behind glare off his glasses. Natalie didn’t seem particularly warm toward him, or toward anyone nearby. She just looked… broken.
Brian fell to his knees. Tears burst from his eyes. “…Natalie…” he murmured, over and over again. His people watched, all clearly aching for him, but what could they do? Who knew where she was, or what they could do to help her?
”If she’s got a boyfriend…” started Felix carefully.
Brian turned to him, frantic. “She might be living with him. If he isn’t, he’ll know where to find her. Figure out who he is and where they are. Do whatever you have to.”
Felix nodded. He glanced up at the police officer, one of Brian’s oldest lieutenants and veteran of more than one battle. Brian had sent him after Natalie before, but it was obvious now why he couldn’t find her—from this photo, she looked completely different now. It’s like she isn’t even my daughter anymore…
His people set everything in motion, while Brian remained stuck kneeling, gazing at the photo shining off the laptop in front of him. Natalie was frozen in time in that photo—his strong and brave daughter, damaged and broken, while he’d been away fighting against the whole world for her. I should have found her. I left her out there all alone, and look what happened. What was I—
”Don’t do that,” said the woman on the laptop, setting a hand on his shoulder. “Don’t blame yourself. You’ve been through hell. We tried to find her. We tried everything.”
”It wasn’t enough,” whispered Brian. “It wasn’t enough.”
Natalie knocked her knees together impatiently, playing with a strand of her hair while the Council droned on about procedure and something else she didn’t understand. Rachel put a hand on her shoulder to try and calm her, but Natalie shrugged it off. She just wanted them to start talking about magic, not all this boring stuff about staying secret and being organized.
She glanced around the sitting room in Mabel Walsh’s huge house. Natalie was curious who else could do magic—was awakened, she reminded herself. Apparently, that’s what they were supposed to call it. Rachel said it like it was a bad word, but everybody else seemed okay with it.
Hector sat in the corner, fiddling with his phone and barely paying attention. Natalie had considered sitting next to him, but she’d ended up following Rachel to sit by the empty fireplace near her friend Rika, the loud angry girl with the blue hair who nobody else seemed to like. Josh Miller sat on the other side of Rika, occasionally leaning on her. Natalie knew they were dating, but most of the town didn’t yet. She’d heard it during one of the college capture the flag games.
Apparently it wasn’t a secret here in the little group of awakened. Natalie felt a little excited by that. This was a secret club. She loved the idea of secret clubs. She and Jenny had one too.
Maybe I can invite Jenny to this one day too. That would be so cool.
On the other side of the room sat one of the professors from the college, the one with the bright red hair. Natalie couldn’t remember her name, but she had a funny accent and always let Natalie hang out near her mansion, even though her groundskeeper Collins tried to shoo her away. Next was Ryan Walker, one of the college guys who always wanted her on his team, and he was super handsome. She had a huge secret crush on him. Finally, there were two whose names Natalie didn’t know—the delivery guy who brought her stuff she ordered online, and a quiet, pale girl with brown hair and a strange accent.
The really interesting people were up front though: Mabel Walsh and Alex Nelson, two of the three Councilors—Hector was the third, apparently, though he didn’t seem like one to Natalie—along with the three “gods”, by far the most powerful of them all. Alpha, who always looked like an outline of light instead of a person and spoke with a deep commanding voice, sat on the left, while Omega say on the right.
Beverly huddled up in the middle, wrapped up in a scarf and a hooded sweatshirt. She rarely spoke, but everyone shut up whenever she opened her mouth. Natalie wasn’t really sure why, but it was her first meeting, so maybe there was something special about Beverly she just didn’t know yet. She’d have to ask Rachel later.
Natalie stayed quiet and patiently listened, just like her dad always asked whenever they had to go to the doctor or something else important in the city.
”It’s time to start expanding,” said Alpha, his deep voice rolling over the small group. “There’s only ten awakened part of the Council, but we know there must be more. The Scraps are spreading.”
Omega made a derisive noise. Beverly looked at him, and he seemed to back down. After a moment’s hesitation, Alex spoke up from the council seats.
”What does expanding mean?”
”Two things. We use what we have to find anyone who’s awakened and invite them to join us—”
”Gonna need a bigger room,” joked the deliveryman, glancing around. Mabel glared at him, but the professor spoke up before any argument could begin.
”I believe I can supply one of the college classrooms after hours. It should be sufficient for up to sixty if necessary, and more if we squeeze in. Once we reach those numbers, we will undoubtedly be at a point where we might approach the mayor and transition into the town hall.”
Alpha nodded. “Thanks, Kendra.”
”And the second part?” asked Alex.
”We begin a sponsorship program—”
”No,” interrupted Omega.
Beverly sighed and seemed to withdraw into her chair, closing her grey eyes. Alpha’s head swiveled around—a curious motion, since Natalie couldn’t really make out his neck or his eyes, but the outline of his nose in profile showed where he now faced, eyeing Omega from across their table.
”It’s safer than letting people awaken at random.”
”I’m trying to stop that, you know.”
”And we appreciate your efforts tracking down the lost pieces of the book—which you destroyed, in case you forgo—”
Beverely made a noise, somewhere halfway between a click of her tongue and an exasperated sigh. Alpha faltered mid-sentence.
”We haven’t seen any of these lost pieces,” said Mabel carefully from the front.
”Because he’s burning them,” said Rika. “He doesn’t want anyone to awaken, remember? Thinks this shit is too dangerous.”
”That wasn’t the deal,” said Alex. “We wanted to collect them so we could learn how to use it properly. If you’re destroying them—”
”There is no ‘properly’,” said Omega. “It should have been destroyed completely. Instead, we now have children getting involved in our council. Are you saying we should awaken her?”
Natalie got to her feet, annoyed. “What’s wrong with that?” she asked indignantly. “I’m good at magic!”
Beverly’s eyes snapped open and found Natalie’s. She had a strange, confused look on her face, but it was quickly forgotten as the rest of the group reacted in shock.
”You’re awakened?” asked Mabel in a concerned voice.
Natalie shrunk a little, feeling like she’d done something wrong. She looked over to Rachel, but the tall girl seemed nervous herself, and the sudden glare from Alex up at the Council table didn’t help much either.
”Rachel, did you—” he asked.
She shook her head. “I ran into her in the woods. She was already awakened.”
”Yeah, I read from the book and all that,” said Natalie. “And I can do cool things. I know it’s dangerous, but I can control it, so it’s okay.”
”How are we supposed to keep this a secret?” asked Mabel. “A child—”
”I’m eleven,” Natalie interrupted, “and I know how to keep a secret. I’ve been awakened for months and months and my dad doesn’t know. Nobody did until Rachel yesterday.”
Nobody answered her. Mabel seemed taken aback, as did Alpha and Omega. Everyone was acting uncomfortable. Beverly still watched Natalie with a cautious expression she didn’t understand. Natalie fidgeted in place, not sure what else to say.
Suddenly, Rika burst out laughing.
”Well, shit, Natalie’s better at keeping secrets than we are. The fuck are we complaining about?”
”No need to be rude,” murmured Kendra.
”Rachel awakened me and we’re still fine. Josh awakened Ryan—”
”Biggest mistake of my life,” said Josh with a laugh. Ryan grinned at him.
”—and I’m sure Julian’s awakened one of his guys by now.”
Julian looked offended. “Hey, I don’t break the rules of this place. Don’t go puttin’ that on me.”
”Okay, whatever, so maybe he didn’t.” Rika shrugged. “Point is, it’s gone okay. Hell, you’re gonna get way better new members than me and Ryan if you start expanding. Only thing I hate is this sponsorship shit. Who put us in charge?”
”They did,” said Josh, nodding at the three gods.
Rika snorted. “Mr. Light and Mr. Dark, plus Beverly who wants nothing to do with us, eh?”
”That’s not true…” said Beverly quietly—and as always, everyone stopped when she spoke, even Rika. She leaned forward a little. “I’ll awaken anyone who ever reads part of the Grimoire. Whether or not you give them out is up to you guys. That doesn’t mean I don’t want to help, I just don’t think I should be in charge.”
”Thanks, Beverly,” said Alex, giving her a smile. “I think that’s enough for one meeting. We’ve been here for two hours already, and we got a lot done earlier. Who can host next week?”
”My house will suffice, I suppose,” said Kendra. “I’ll send Collins on an errand in Olympia.”
”Great.” Alex glanced at the two gods, who were still bristling at each other across the table. “Are we good?”
”Yeah,” said Omega. “We’re good.”
Alpha nodded in response, and the room seemed to relax a little. The council broke, and one by one, they exited out various doors from Mabel’s home. Rachel and Natalie went out one of the sides, back into the forest for a while until they eventually looped back into the street. Natalie turned to head back into the woods, but Rachel stopped her.
”You should probably go home, Natalie.”
”It’s late, and your dad’s gonna be worried.”
Natalie shook her head. “It’s okay. I’m just going back to my castle.”
”Everyone knows how worried he gets. If he starts looking for you when you’re in a council meeting with us, it could turn out really badly.”
Natalie hesitated. She’d wanted to go back out into the woods and find Scrappy, maybe try to find some other friends while she was out there. Every time she used her magic, she could feel the whole forest around her, and all the animals within it. If she could find such a perfect companion as her mountain lion, who knew what else might be out there for her?
But… Rachel was right. Her dad would always get worried, no matter how many times she showed him she was totally fine. He always got worried, ever since Chicago, ever since the time she got hurt. She should go home, for his sake.
”Okay,” she said finally.
”Want me to walk you there?”
Do you even know the way…? “Nah, I got it.” Natalie glanced up at her. “It’s the same time next week at Kendra’s house, right?”
”Yes. I’ll see you then, Natalie.”
Rachel started away, back to the college. She had to pull out her phone to check which way to go after only one block. Natalie considered going after her, but didn’t after a moment’s hesitation. Her dad would be worried.
Natalie hurried down the street to her home, with the moon lighting her every step and skip home. Despite how boring most of it was, Natalie felt giddy—she was part of the secret club now, the special group of people who could do magic. This was better than anything she’d imagined, and best of all, she’d been able to speak up and hold her own. Rika didn’t treat her like a little kid, and she was sure the others wouldn’t either for long.
”I’m home!” she called as she walked in, kicking her shoes off. She leapt onto the sofa, where her dad was reading the paper, and snuggled in close under the blanket she’d left there that morning.
”Hey, turtle,” he said, surprisingly calm for how late she’d been out. “Had a good day?”
”Me too,” he said, brushing her hair while he went back to reading.
Natalie pulled out her phone and relaxed, diving back into her book. Everything seemed great to her now. Maybe she wouldn’t be able to tell her dad or Jenny for a while, because of the council rules, but she could wait. In the meantime, she had a whole bunch of new friends to make, she had Scrappy and her other friends in the woods, and she had magic.
Her dad was happy, she was happy, and the world looked a little bit brighter than the day before.
”Lani?” Natalie called out nervously.
She stood on an upper branch across the clearing from her castle, but she couldn’t see anyone inside, or nearby. The castle door was pressed closed, surrounded by scorch marks from the fires long-past. Her reading chair with the folded umbrella still sat on top of the second floor, and every wall seemed strong and intact. Everything looked exactly how she’d left it, on the night she’d spotted her dad, and ran to tell Lily and Kendra.
I should’ve just gone after him that night. Maybe I could have—
Jackson might have killed you. You did not have Gwen or Scrappy with you, and you had not yet learned electricity magic. Be grateful you stayed away.
Maybe he wouldn’t have. He knew me, and my dad was there. What if—
You did not know it was Jackson. You couldn’t see him clearly. Wondering what might have been will lead you nowhere. You must focus on the present.
…I know. I just wish… I wish I could talk to him again.
We will. Someday. Perhaps soon.
”Lani?” Natalie called, a little louder than before.
”We are here,” said Riley. Her head appeared at the edge of the stairs, barely peeking above the threshold. “Is it clear?”
”Yeah.” Natalie leapt down and landed neatly on the ground. She brushed the dirt and tree sap off her hands with a spell and hurried into the castle, before she was seen. “The military came in and everybody ran. I didn’t really see where.”
”The military?” asked Lani. “Are you sure?”
”The national guard, probably,” said Riley. Her voice was warming up, far different than the ice-cold killer Natalie remembered from Rallsburg. “The army’s not allowed to operate on U.S. soil, so it’d have to be the state militia.” She glanced at Natalie. “You got out okay?”
”I’m fine.” Natalie glanced around, and to her relief, everyone was still there, even the police officer Malich they’d picked up.
”That was crazy!” said Kelsey, clearly torn halfway between excitement and terror. Mitch half-nodded, but he looked far less certain than before.
Tyler, to her surprise, looked strangely calm. “What do we do now, Linnethea?”
”I…” Natalie frowned. “I guess we go to the Greywood, right?”
”Sounds like a good plan to me,” said Riley. “That’s where everyone will probably regroup, since it’s the safest, and it avoids the government forces.”
”I dunno how to get there though,” she added uncomfortably. “I was hoping to find somebody in the camp.”
”We do,” said Lani nervously, glancing at Riley, “but they probably wouldn’t let either of us in again.”
”Long story,” said Riley. “We don’t have time for it now. We’ll get you there, Linnethea. Past that, you’re on your own, but we’ll be around.”
While the others broke out some food from the bag and began to eat, Riley took Natalie up to the roof where they could be alone for a moment. She sat down at the edge, polishing something on her rifle, and looked up at Natalie with cautious warmth. It reminded her of when she’d first met Gwen, and the wolf wasn’t quite sure yet of their new bond.
”Repeat this for me,” said Riley suddenly. “Auta minua.“
”It means ‘help me’,” she explained patiently. “Try it.”
Natalie repeated it a couple times until she felt right on the pronunciation. After that, they did a few more: turvallinen, for when things were safe, and vaara for danger or caution. Riley explained when to use those words: if she was in danger and either Lani or Riley were around, she could speak in Finnish without enemies understanding her, but they would know. Riley offered to teach her more one day, when they had time.
”…Thanks,” said Natalie, after she was sure she’d memorized them.
”Are you okay?” Riley asked, her ice-blue eyes still hard even if her voice was soft now.
Natalie hesitated. Memories of her father were still tumbling through her head, each one chilling her and warming her equally in a confusing and mixed morass of emotions. She’d been able to focus on the battle, but now that it was over, the sight of her dad commanding troops in the woods—shouting at them to kill—was stuck in her mind. It hurt, especially when it melded into memories from not so long ago, when he’d seemed to finally come out of his shell.
”What’s the word for turtle?” she asked quietly.
”Turtle. Like the animal.”
”…Kilpikonna,” said Riley, still obviously confused. “Why do you ask?”
”Nothing,” said Natalie. “We should probably get going, right?”
Riley caught her by the arm before Natalie could get downstairs. Pain and fear flared through her like an exploding firework. Instantly, Natalie shoved her away—nearly off the edge of the castle. She stepped back, hands crossed tight to her chest, and shook her head.
”Don’t touch me,” she whispered.
Riley got up from where she’d fallen, picking her rifle up and slinging it back over her shoulder. She nodded, with more understanding than anyone Natalie had ever known. She didn’t approach Natalie, but something in the older woman’s expression spoke volumes. It wasn’t just sympathy; Riley seemed to know exactly what Natalie was feeling. Natalie suddenly wanted to talk, to spill everything about her past to this woman, but she knew it was neither the time nor the place. Below them, her friends waited, and only a few miles away, the remnants of a battle still smoldered.
They had somewhere to be, and Natalie might need to fight again. She nodded, pulling her bag tight to her shoulder and summoning Percy down to join her. Gwen bounded forward out of the forest, returning from her patrol around the edges. Natalie stroked Percy’s head before looking back to Riley, determined to be brave.
”Let’s get going.”
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Etzoli | 2019-11-14 at 11:36 pm
hi there! You may have heard me espouse about my new Patreon blog. I’d really love for you to check it out, but given its paywall nature, I don’t blame anyone for not wanting to jump in sight unseen. As such, I’ve made this chapter’s post public! View it here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/convergence-44-31217458
You can view this blog even at the $1 level (you’ll get access as the new chapter goes up everywhere). I hope it provides some more interesting things to read for all you maniacs who somehow can’t get enough.
anyway, since I wrote a ton in there, I’m not going to spend too many words down here this week. Read that post instead.
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carroll12345 | 2019-11-18 at 7:08 am
I found the link was non-clickable but I copy-pasted it and forgot to tell about this. It seems you forgot to add href there. :) Maybe this is a BBCode influence, I think I’ve done this thing too sometimes.
Etzoli | 2019-11-18 at 9:21 am
More of a “eaten by copypasting between various website” thing, but thanks for the note <3
carroll12345 | 2019-11-17 at 12:40 pm
> Once, I made an irrational, reckless decision about someone I considered a friend, and set in motion events far beyond my control. I regret that death every day.
And you should, Brian. :P My poor Reverend…
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Functionality 5/5
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By Cyrus | August 26, 2015 - 7:47 am | August 26, 2015 Reviews
Please Take Note: This is a review of the final game, but it might change slightly based on the success of the Kickstarter campaign. The game is being reviewed on the components and the rules provided with the understanding that “what you see is not what you might get” when the game is published. If you like what you read and want to learn more, we encourage you to visit the game publisher’s website or visit the Kickstarter campaign. Now that we have all that disclaimer junk out of the way, on with the review.
Approximately 8 minutes to complete
Geek Skills:
Counting & Math
Logical & Critical Decision Making
Visuospatial Skills
Learning Curve:
Child – Easy
Adult – Easy
Theme & Narrative:
Gamer Geek rejected!
Parent Geek approved!
Child Geek approved!
The decisions we make in our lives are always based on immediate or future concerns. Should I turn left or right to get to the store? Should I save 25% of my paycheck for retirement or only 20%? Life is full of forks in the road. In this game, players must constantly make decisions on how best to move forward, while at the same time deciding their next 2 to 10 moves in the future.
Less, designed by Aleksandr Starovojtov and to be published by Invented 4, will reportedly be comprised of 12 Board tiles and 8 Player pieces (4 white and 4 black). The Board tiles will be as thick as a your typical beverage coaster, suggesting it will be thick and very durable. I know ours were. The Player pieces will be made of wood, but the colors of the pieces we were provided were more like “dark brown” and “tan”, instead of “black” and “white”. Being an abstract game, it should come as no surprise that the art direction for Less is exceedingly minimal, favoring clean lines and good use of space, rather than vibrant colors and expressive imagery.
Game Set Up
Note: The following game set up is for 2 players, but up to 4 players can play Less. The 4-player game variant is summarized in the “Game Variant” section below.
To set up the game, first shuffle the Board cards and deal out the first 9 to form a 3×3 square grid. The Board cards should be dealt face-up, but not rotated when placed to the table. Any Board cards not used are returned to the game box.
Second, give one player the black Player pieces and the other player the white Player pieces. Each player now places their pieces on opposite corners of the grid, occupying the 4 square spaces on each Board card. This area is referred to as the player’s “Base”.
That’s it for game set up. Determine who will go first (normally the person controlling the white Player pieces) and begin.
Less is played in turns with no set number of turns per game. Each player has 3 movement points on their turn. A player can spend their movement points among their 4 pieces however they choose.
Possible moves include the following:
For 1 movement point, a piece can move horizontally or vertically to an adjacent and empty square space
For 1 movement point, a piece can “jump” over another piece (the player’s or the opponent’s) to an adjacent and empty square space
For 2 movement points, a piece can “jump” over a single wall to an adjacent and empty square space
For 3 movement points, a piece can “jump” over a double wall to an adjacent and empty square space
Pieces can never “jump” over 2 pieces at the same time, move diagonally, or “jump” over a piece and a wall.
After the player spends their 3 movement points, the next player takes their turn. This continues until the game is won.
All Your Base
The game continues until both players finish moving their pieces into their opponent’s Base. The winner is the player who took the fewest moves to move their last Player pieces into their opponent’s Base. Not the total moves, mind you. Just the last move to get the last Player piece into the Base.
For example, the player controlling the black Player pieces finishes taking over their opponent’s Base in 2 moves. The player with the white Player pieces now has 1 turn to take over their opponent’s Base, but must use 3 moves to do so. The player controlling the black Player pieces wins the round and is awarded 1 points, the difference between their final moves used and their opponent’s.
If only playing 1 game, the first player to get all their pieces to their opponent’s Base wins the game. Since a single game is played very quickly, players can keep track of the points earned over a course of 2 or more games, resetting the game by dealing out a new 3×3 square grid at the start of a new game. The player with the most points after the games are over is the winner.
Game Variant
Less can also be played with 4 players if two copies of the game are put together. Instead of a 3×3 square grid, a 4×4 square grid is created. Players work together as a team based on their piece color. The players controlling the black Player pieces will place their pieces in adjacent corners of the grid on the same side, while their opponents will do the same on the opposite side of the grid. The first team alternates moves with the second team (white, then black, then white, etc.). If a team member has moved their 4 pieces into their opponent’s Base, their teammate can use their moves during their turn.
To learn more about Less, visit the game publisher’s website or visit the Kickstarter campaign.
The Child Geeks had zero issues learning how to play the game and jumped right in. Less is not a very complex game to teach or to grasp, making it an easy sell to the Child Geeks who oftentimes stay away from games with lots of rules. According to one Child Geek, “I really like this game. It’s easy to understand and a lot of fun to play. I especially like how the board keeps changing.” Another Child Geek said, “The hardest part about this game is not letting your opponent’s progress get to you. You just need to keep your head down, focus, and do your best.” The Child Geeks really enjoyed themselves and always shook their little fists in frustration when they lost or pumped their fists skyward in jubilation when they won. Less is a game that both challenged and entertained the Child Geeks, which lead them to fully endorse Less.
My 5-year-old carefully considers his next move – a surprisingly thoughtful and serious moment
The Parent Geeks also enjoyed the game, finding it to be an excellent exercise in critical thinking and problem solving. According to one Parent Geek, “I think this game is the perfect transition between Checkers and Chess. The player has to think several moves ahead, which is exactly what you want to teach younger gamers to do.” Another Parent Geek said, “I am surprised how much I am enjoying this game. It’s exceedingly simple in its execution, and yet, I find myself thinking much harder about my moves than I would have thought. This is a really fun game.” The Parent Geeks, be they gamers or non-gamers, all found Less to be entertaining and challenging, mixing critical thinking and strategy together to produce a worthwhile experience. All the Parent Geeks approved Less, finding it to be much more than what they originally thought it would be.
The Gamer Geeks appreciated the game for what it was, but that was about it. According to one Gamer Geek, “I have no problem with this game and think it’s a good one. It’s just way too easy for me and doesn’t provide any real challenge. It’s not fun because it doesn’t push me.” Another Gamer Geek said, “This is a great example of a game that is perfect for families and younger or inexperienced gamers. For elitists like me, this game offers nothing.” To be clear, none of the Gamer Geeks found any fault with Less. What they didn’t like was the fact that it didn’t engage or challenge them. In some respects, this is not too surprising, as the game itself is not overly complicated. For the Gamer Geeks, it came down to expectations. A game must challenge and force the Gamer Geeks to rethink their strategies to be worth their time. Less did not. As such, the Gamer Geeks rejected the game.
Less bills itself as “like Chess, but less”. I cannot agree with this statement. Less is nothing like Chess. If anything, Less is like Checkers with walls. Which is not a bad thing, but I don’t want you to be mislead. Chess is a game rich with strategy and tactics, of give and take, ploys and plots. Less has none of this. The object is clear and the players do not engage each other aggressively at anytime. Nothing is captured or removed. Instead, Less is about smart logistical moves, where timing plays second fiddle to positioning. Less is a game about mentally working out how best to logically maximize movement in as few moves as possible.
I found Less to be a game perfect for the Child Geeks and their Parent Geeks who wanted to play with them. And that’s about it. For Chess enthusiasts, Less would disappoint, but for individuals who have played Checkers and want a more challenging game, Less is perfect. Here is a game that always gives the player a new puzzle to solve, but the rules never change. This provides a solid base for new players to learn from and to begin to understand how important thinking several moves ahead is. This is not a game where you react to your opponent. This is a game where players must map out in their head the path they want to take and then rapidly move towards their goal in hopes of beating their opponent to the punch.
But the game’s biggest strength is also its greatest weakness. Less is rather linear. Players must challenge themselves to move as far as possible as fast as possible. And that’s it. An opponent’s piece might block their way or be used to jump over, but nothing else will block their progress. Every game is the same with the only changes being the Board tile placement and the opponent’s piece movement. The game feels static after a few plays, resulting in sequential boredom.
Is that a bad thing? Not in the least, but it does seem to limit the game some. But one must ponder the importance of such limitations, especially when the game takes less than 8 minutes to play. Less is not a game designed to trump Chess or Checkers or meant to be the game you play for hours on end. I find Less to be a game that works well in short bursts, offering aspects of both critical thinking and strategic foresight, resulting in an engaging and entertaining Abstract Strategy game. It’s a nice diversion and worth a few plays. If you are a fan of games where thinking ahead is the goal, then do try Less. What it lacks in bulk, it makes up for in streamlined logistical game play.
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Alex Pettyfer's directorial debut is a moody, subdued story about masculinity, family dysfunction, and small town repression.
Words: C.H. Newell
Tawni O'Dell
Greek tragedy
Repressed Sexuality
Terror Comes Knocking When a Stranger Calls
When a Stranger Calls. 1979. Directed by Fred Walton. Screenplay by Steve Feke & Fred Walton.
Starring Carol Kane, Rutanya Alda, Carmen Argenziano, Kirsten Larkin, William Boyett, Charles Durning, Ron O’Neal, Rachel Roberts, Tony Beckley, Colleen Dewhurst, and Michael Champion. Columbia Pictures Corporation/Melvin Simon Productions. Rated R. 97 minutes.
Crime/Drama/Horror
There are many slasher horrors out there – this is not particularly a slasher, but certainly feels like one with the relentless Curt Duncan stalking women in the night, played to eerie perfection by Tony Beckley. So while When a Stranger Calls doesn’t have the big body count, or a bunch of knife murders (et cetera), it does have the familiar feel of a slasher horror movie.
What this Fred Walton-directed dramatic horror has going for it is a keen psychological edge. From the direction, the acting by both Beckley and Carol Kane as the archetypal urban legend babysitter forever immortalized on film, the entire movie is dripping with creepiness, as well as having a few things to say about the views of our society (at least at the time – folding into the 1980s). Regardless if you’re a horror fan or not, this is one classic piece of cinema. To use a tired cliche – it did for babysitting what Jaws did for the ocean. Anyone who’s ever taken care of kids growing up, like myself and lots of other people I know, the fear of being in someone else’s home, alone, with who knows what – or who – just outside the door, it’s all extremely real in When a Stranger Calls. Almost too close for comfort.
Jill Johnson (Carol Kane) heads over to the house of Dr. and Mrs. Mandrakis (Carmen Argenziano/Rutanya Alda). She’s babysitting for the night while they head over for dinner, maybe even a movie afterwards. A little while after Jill starts the night, a mysterious man starts to call her. He continually asks: “Have you checked the children?” Phoning the police, they prove unable to do much for the time being. Soon, Jill finds the man on the phone getting more nasty, violent. When an officer advises her the calls are coming from inside the house, Jill manages to make it outside where Dt. John Clifford (Charles Durning) is already waiting. However, it’s all too late. The children are already dead, at the hands of a madman, a merchant seaman originally from Britain named Curt Duncan (Tony Beckley).
Seven years pass, Jill moves on with her life – she’s married, two little kids of her very own. Except now Duncan has escaped from the asylum where he’d been confined. With Clifford on his trail, Duncan wanders the streets. Will he kill again? Question is, really: when was the last time Jill checked her children?
Tony Beckley isn’t the only one acting circles around the usual horror performances here. Both Carol Kane and Charles Durning are fascinating in their own right. But, I can never help boasting about the titular stranger – Curt Duncan.
Beckley is someone I’ve seen in a few other things, not much. Although out of the little I watched, good as the others were, his performance here has got to be the crowning achievement of his career. He takes a role many have played in other movies, from drama to horror. Instead of playing a typical psychopath, there’s something sad and pathetic about this Duncan. Even while you know what he’s done, the horrible things he did to those children, a tiny part of us can see the lonely, child-like thing inside him. I hate Curt Duncan. Yet still I can’t shake parts of him, there’s an essence in him I cannot deny is sympathetic, under all his monstrosity. What it is, I don’t know. Why it affects me, I absolutely understand: Tony Beckley. His mannerisms, his voice at times weird and creepy, others it’s shaky, even the way he walks – all of this has made the character of Duncan into one of the best villains of the 1970s. And I say that considering all genres, not only horror. He is one of those unnerving characters I’ll never be able to shake off.
Right from the first time Beckley utters his iconic, terrifying line, there’s an immediate sense of this film’s excellent score. It has power, quickly the tone of the film is solidified with a dark descent of notes, accompanied by a zoom in close on Kane’s babysitter character. The music is most certainly a big part of the suspense and tension. Like any proper horror, the score is just about iconic as anything else. Composer Dana Kaproff – other credits include 1982’s Death Valley and Samuel Fuller’s The Big Red One – has a fantastic ear. The music sort of simmers underneath, then at a few choices moments flares up; loud, brash. It’s an intricate score, moving from quiet to heavy and back again all in such a perfect rhythm with the plot’s movement.
Together with the film’s music, Donald Peterman’s cinematography makes this a gorgeous to look at classic of the late ’70s. Peterman has done a few movies I love, such as Splash, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Planes Trains & Automobiles, Point Break, Mr. Saturday Night and Get Shorty. He has a nice visual style. Here in When A Stranger Calls, the movie has that classic look – that beautiful grain of film sorely missed in a good many pictures these days. But it isn’t just that. The whole opening sequence with babysitter Jill, the tight frames and the zoom in, all the dark shadows; the scenes with Curt Duncan where he spends his time both in the shadows and also lurching around like a shadow himself, the rich and deep look of the nighttime exterior shots. Every last inch of this movie is spectacular to look at. Recently I bought a double feature Blu ray with this and Happy Birthday to Me on it; they each look pristine. To watch this on Blu ray, such nice definition, it’s a true treat. Peterman’s work shows so well.
One major thing I’ve always found interesting about When a Stranger Calls is the aspect of Clifford investigating Duncan and then deciding to kill the man. It’s a timeless theme, the idea of the lawman having to/wanting to cross sides in order to defeat a criminal. There is no doubt this theme is resonant today, in such an age where boy the criminals and the cops are out of control at times (not all the police; definitely some, though). Moreover, isn’t this something we as citizens can relate to? I mean, much as I like to think the death penalty is pointless, much as I try to say stick the murderers and rapists in a cage and let them rot until death… a part of me would probably, in the moment, feel like blowing their heads off if I were in the position of some police officers. A part of me, right now, thinking about someone hurting/killing a loved one would easily kill that person. So, while I look at Clifford’s decisions to try and go after Duncan with the purpose of killing him, and I say to myself – Oh, he’s a dirty cop… – there’s a side of me wanting to say: go for it. There’s only a certain amount of justice in particular situations at a given moment in time. Some times there’s no justice at all. I can say killing another person is wrong, under any circumstance. But I can also admit there are circumstances under which I would kill another person – one of those very few situations being if a man killed my children, or if I was Clifford and confronted with the sickness and depravity of a man like Duncan. Either way, there’s a strong message at play in When a Stranger Calls and it speaks volumes about how the criminally insane are viewed. A big part of the message is that there are times when everyone can find themselves outside the law. There are times being outside the law can prove necessary, too.
A flawless 5 star classic from 1979. This is one of those horror movies-slash-dramatic thrillers I find most affecting, out of any of the movies I’ve seen. There’s something nasty about Tony Beckley, though, he plays the role of Curt Duncan so effortlessly, like watching a true crazy person before our eyes. Add to his performance Charles Durning and Carol Kane, a couple nice additional smaller ones to boot. Plus, the look and sounds and feel of each frame are downright masterful. Once again, When a Stranger Calls doesn’t have the blood or the slasher body count. On the contrary, it’s the character study of a man with deep psychological wounds, his obsessions, and the people caught up in the whirlwind of his psychosis from the victims to the bystanders to the ones chasing him down. It’s a mad, mad world, and this is one damn mad ride. Always on the top ten of my favourite horror films, especially the ones from the ’70s and ’80s. The Blu ray release I picked up has no special features, but I’m still satisfied simply because of how amazing it looks and how darkly majestic the score sounds in high definition.
Tony Beckley
When a Stranger Calls
Criminally Insane
Curt Duncan
Fred Walton
Have you checked the children?
Halloween H20 or How To Stop Worrying and Learn to Love Michael Myers
Halloween H20: 20 Years Later. 1998. Directed by Steve Miner. Screenplay by Matt Greenberg & Robert Zappia.
Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Adam Arkin, Michelle Williams, Adam Hann-Byrd, Jodi Lyn O’Keefe, Janet Leigh, Josh Hartnett, LL Cool J, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Branden Williams, and Nancy Stephens.
Dimension Films/Nightfall Productions/Trancas International Films.
Rated 14A. 86 minutes.
Horror/Thriller
I’m not saying this is a spectacular entry in the Halloween franchise. Nor am I saying this is a wonderful slasher horror movie. That being said, I find Halloween H20 a decent enough sequel. Especially taking into consideration the last couple of the series entries are fairly haggard, specifically the one previous to this – The Curse of Michael Myers.
To see Jamie Lee Curtis come back after 18 years is pretty special. While the movie isn’t anything overly dramatic, there’s enough for Curtis to do. Even further, a young Josh Hartnett and Michelle Williams, plus a sassy LL Cool J make things fun. Even while I do like a couple of the sequels, I enjoy how this one retroactively takes on Michael’s story from after the first two movies. Add to that a return to more simplistic serial killer Michael Myers and this is easily a better sequel than the last. With the series’ iconic mass murderer back to terrorize his long lost sister, H20 doesn’t quite make it above mediocre. However, it has heart in the right place – a cold, bloody slasher heart.
20 years after the events of Halloween/Halloween II, Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) is now the dean of a private school in Northern California. Her name is now Keri Tate. Better yet, she has a son named John (Josh Hartnett), a boyfriend named Will (Adam Arkin), and she does a great job running Hillcrest Academy.
Unbeknownst to Keri/Laurie, her brother Michael Myers (Chris Durand) has survived. He tracked down a colleague of Loomis, Marion Chambers (Nancy Stephens), killed her, and found a file on Laurie.
With Michael headed towards her, no clue, eventually Laurie must confront her buried past. Not only that, her son and anyone else in Michael’s path must also come to deal with the past Keri a.k.a Laurie Strode has tried so desperately to leave behind.
There are some great moments in this screenplay. For instance, I love how during one of the classes they’re talking about Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, which almost directly parallels Laurie’s own feelings about her and Michael, as if he’s almost an entity she created now, giving him power over her. Or, it can sort of foreshadow the deadly events to follow in the wake of Myers and his serial killer tendencies. Either way, it’s a perfect scene, great dialogue including both Curtis & Williams. As well, it brings us back to the original film where a similar employment of literature is used. Such a stellar use of this technique, which brings us full circle with John Carpenter’s original. Also nowadays many other horror movies have done the same thing, emulating the first Halloween. So it’s fun to see that here in this 1998 revival. Too bad the studio couldn’t cough up the money for Carpenter; between his would-be duties here and all the money they rightfully should’ve paid him for the first movie of the series, $10-million was probably a decent price tag.
The writing in this one isn’t nearly as dreadful as the last couple. Particularly when you look at the young people, Hartnett and Williams specifically, there’s good dialogue. Nothing groundbreaking, just not weak like so many slasher films saturating the market. Surprisingly enough, there’s no onscreen sex to be seen, nothing like that. So you don’t really fall into many of the sub-genre tropes often used in these movies. Even LL Cool J’s minor character as the security guard I found enjoyable; he’s idiosyncratic, he writes and reads his writing to his wife over the phone while on-shift, and he is fairly bad ass. Too many of the Halloween series characters are one-dimensional, that’s including some of the major/lead characters. However, despite its shortcomings Halloween H20 has a few characters whose identities are fleshed out enough through the screenplay that I find the movie totally competent on that end. I’m not a huge fan of everywhere the plot weaves, certainly not nearing and including the end, but the one solid aspect of the writing is definitely the script’s characters.
Skate to the face of Joseph Gordon-Levitt! This is only one of the good kill scenes in the film. That one comes fairly quick, too. While there is a nice shot of the skate itself, it isn’t exactly overly gruesome. Does the trick, though. There are a few brutal slasher moments, from the skate in the face, to a hanging dead body, to lots of good stabbing on Michael’s part. It isn’t the bloodiest of all the sequels. Still, we get to see some real proper killing for Michael and his insatiable bloodlust. Again his strength is on display – has anyone noticed if Myers lifts a person up in every one of the movies? He does Laurie’s new boyfriend in pretty rough, a hard stab in the guts then lifts him up in the air a foot or more to make a point. Always with the tough guy routine, Michael. I love it, all the same; his nasty style is part of why I love him as a slasher villain, he’s a tough, messed up dude who’s power is all human yet totally evil.
With a decent little welcome back to the slasher sub-genre of horror, Jamie Lee Curtis leads one of the better sequels since the first couple Halloween films. Even though I’m not a fan of the ending, I can still say this is a 3.5 out of 5 star horror. There’s some good performance, from Curtis to LL to Hartnett. Plus, we find Michael Myers away from the supernatural murkiness that started to make things terrible in the past couple sequels. Back again is the psychopath, the serial killer Michael, which is the one we know and fear/love. So don’t expect this to be one of the best, however, I wouldn’t be afraid of it either. Don’t expect this to fall in line with the last couple entries of the series, there are better things here; even if it isn’t amazing, H20 tries to please. If things were tweaked a bit more, maybe even add a couple more nasty scenes for emphasis on Michael’s return to a more real killer, it’s possible this one could’ve added itself into a sort of trilogy with the first two movies. Either way, I think it’s good enough to warrant being watched and enjoyed – who doesn’t like slasher kills and Jamie Lee?
Halloween Series
Steve Miner
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers – Creepy Paul Rudd and A Few Good Kills
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers a.k.a Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers. Directed by Joe Chappelle. Screenplay by Daniel Farrands.
Starring Donald Pleasence, Paul Rudd, Marianne Hagan, Mitchell Ryan, Kim Darby, Bradford English, Keith Bogart, Mariah O’Brien, Leo Geter, J.C. Brandy, Devin Gardner, Susan Swift, and George P. Wilbur. Halloween VI Productions/Miramax/Nightfall/Trancas International Films. Rated R. 87 minutes.
Michael Myers (George P. Wilbur) and his niece Jamie were apparently swept away by a stranger from the Haddonfield Police Department. After six years, a teenage Jamie (J.C. Brandy) is pregnant. Her baby is born on Devil’s Night, the one previous to Halloween. There’s a sort of Druid style cult who takes the child. But a little later, a midwife helps Jamie and her baby get away. Though, Michael is still killing, never stopping.
Jamie gets away and tries to call into a Haddonfield radio station. The DJ ignores her as a ‘crazy’ instead of listening. At the same time, Dr. Samuel Loomis (Donald Pleasence), Dr. Terence Wynn (Mitch Ryan), as well as a grown up Tommy Doyle (Paul Rudd) hear her over the airwaves. She warns of Michael’s return.
Will the sleepy town of Haddonfield survive another 12 rounds with Muhammad Al-Michael?
Part of everyone’s problem with Halloween VI (that’s what I’ll call it if I reference the title from here on in) is the mythology behind Michael Myers. In the first film, while John Carpenter did instill The Shape with a certain amount of inherent, universal evil, there’s still a completely human aspect to Michael. Regardless how many times he survives death, no matter how impossible it has seemed up until now, Myers is a human. He is a damaged psychopath, driven by his own evil mind. Yet in this movie, as well as beginning in the last one, there’s a supernatural type aspect to his character starting to emerge. I don’t dig it. Honestly, if it were simply a cult worshiping Michael – like a sick serial killer fan club – I would’ve been way more into that. As I said, starting in Halloween V this supernatural stuff comes into play. Not a big fan, at all really. Because part of what I enjoy, or find scary I suppose, about Michael as a slasher villain is that he’s still compelling as a man; just a guy. Nothing against Freddy, or Jason, both of whom I enjoy a good deal. There’s simply a more terrifying aspect to a down to earth killer. Yes, again, there are some unreal aspects to Michael at times. Still, though, I always found him more effective as a true to life serial killing maniac.
On top of all that, there are a few points of the plot I don’t understand whatsoever – why would members of the Strode family ever live in the Myers house? I mean, isn’t that a sensible question to ask? Sure, the brother couldn’t sell, so the husband of this family took it. It still doesn’t make any sense to me why any member of the Strode family would move into that house. Unrealistic to imagine nobody before Loomis ever bothered to go mention it to someone in the family. It’s not a huge plot hole or anything. Just a nonsense bit of the screenplay, one of many, I find fairly ridiculous.
Something I do enjoy at least are the kill scenes. Even fairly simple ones, like when Debra Strode (Kim Darby) gets chopped. That’s actually one of the less gruesome kills of the series. Probably because of how it’s cut, the blood hitting those pristine white sheets on the line right after Michael takes a big golf swing with some sort of bladed weapon – the whole thing is effective, and dare I say fun. Good splash of blood to get things going back on the Myers home turf.
When John Strode (Bradford English) gets it, I’m always amazed at how nasty it gets – one second, Michael’s lifting the big dude up after stabbing him. Then onto the electrical panel he goes, before John’s head explodes into bits. I mean, are you kidding me? Takes anything wild that ever happened before in the Halloween series and surpasses it by a few notches. Not that it’s good, not at all. But wild, certainly. And it’s not cheesy, to my mind. It’s a well-done head explosion. Just in the context of Michael and his kills, crazy as they’ve been in the previous films, this one is a god damn doozy; out of control.
Overall, there’s just a lot of primeval brutality from Michael. Even in the way he stabs people. Then there’s the douchebag guy hosting that big event, his corpse gets put up in a tree with lights around it. Fairly grim, macabre stuff. I dig those things in a slasher horror movie. But aside from the slasher elements in the screenplay, the kills, there’s not a whole lot to admire about the writing in this one. The screenwriter, Daniel Farrands, did a great job with the adaptation of Jack Ketchum’s devastating novel (based on a true case) The Girl Next Door. I can’t say his writing abilities were on point in 1995 with this one, not in the slightest. There’s a ton of typical slasher trope-style material, to the point of nausea. If it weren’t for Joe Chappelle’s decent enough direction so many of the decent horror bits would never have come off as well as they manage to, so really Farrands’ script doesn’t do anyone justice. Now I know there were some major problems throughout development and filming, but still there’s nothing here suggesting his work was destined for greatness either way. Just the whole thing really stinks. Except, as I said, for a few truly good slasher scenes and deaths. Otherwise the whole movie would be completely useless.
So in this movie Paul Rudd is completely ridiculous. Honestly, he’s someone I’ve enjoyed as of late (haven’t seen his Marvel turn; not into superhero movies the past year or two). But back in this ’95 flick, he did some over-the-top nonsense. Not even in his mannerisms, I just feel like there’s a creepy factor to him; an unintended one. Yes, he’s meant to seem like a loner, all that. There’s something about the character of Tommy Doyle that ought to come across as loner-ish, definitely, but in the sense he’s lonely, not a creepy weirdo. And Rudd really does make him feel like a creeper, to me. It’s a weird performance.
Luckily, there’s Donald Pleasence. Even among all the shit, he still manages to do a fine job with the character of Dr. Loomis. In fact, this is probably his best performance as Loomis since Halloween II. Truly, I believe that. In the last couple of entries, I found Pleasence good. Though, there was a bit of hammy stuff starting to come out of him, which is great when called for. What I love about Loomis is his determined nature, his stubborn headed-ness in the face of Michael’s eternal evil. Back comes this aspect of him, a more subtle and restrained performance from Pleasence. It’s a treat to see in a fairly dreary movie, we actually don’t get as much as we should. Part of the entire overlapping problem of this film – it moves further and further away from most of the things which make the series, and Michael in particular, so damn great.
In all, I can give this movie a 2 star rating and not feel bad about it. Those stars are entirely earned through blood and Donald Pleasence. If you’ve frequented this site before, or look up at the top of my page’s screen, you’ll figure out I’m a fan of the Halloween series. There are a few real awesome slasher movies out of the lot, plus Halloween III: Season of the Witch with its own incredibly weird/neat vibe. Then we get a couple mediocre efforts, capped off with a few abysmal entries; this being one in the latter category. Even the music in this one isn’t up to par with any of the mediocre Halloween movies. If you’re a completist, watch this one. If not don’t bother – the next sequel undoes all the nonsense conjured up in this one concerning the Thorn cult, or whatever. You won’t regret seeing it, though, you won’t regret not seeing it either. Your choice. A rainy day might be best for this one.
Halloween VI
George P. Wilbur
J.C. Brandy
Kill Scenes
Marianne Hagan
Strode
The Curse of Michael Myers
No Telling: Mary Shelley’s Rural Frankenstein
No Telling. 1991. Directed by Larry Fessenden. Screenplay by Larry Fessenden & Beck Underwood.
Starring Miriam Healy-Louie, Stephen Ramsey, David Van Tieghem, Richard Topol, Ashley Arcement, Robert Brady, Susan Doukas, Ward Burlingham, J.J. Clark, Stanley Taub, Francois Lampietti, and John Van Couvering.
Glass Eye Pix.
Not Rated. 93 minutes.
Larry Fessenden has long been a filmmaker in which I’ve had intense interest. There’s a quality about all his films, no matter how far apart thematically or plot-wise they may be, I’m consistently drawn in by and after every watch, regardless which movie, I usually find his stories on my mind for days.
The first time I saw a Fessenden film was about a decade ago – more like 11 years ago, to be exact. I saw his flick Wendigo on a whim. It was being screened by some group in St. Catharine’s, Ontario where I went to school at the time. There’s a mysterious and eerie air to that movie I couldn’t compare to anything else, at least nothing I’d seen at that point. Not only that, I was going to film school and his filmmaking struck me as such a beautiful, natural process. After seeing more of his work, eventually getting the chance to see Habit, Fessenden became a beacon of light in the indie world. Because his movies, while low budget compared to Hollywood, didn’t feel low budget. He makes use of interesting locations, as well as talented actors to make all the horrific and sometimes completely terrifying aspects of his writing come across.
No Telling is perhaps some of his best work, honestly. Though it isn’t a comment on his skills – he’s always improving, like any true artist. But I find most interesting here the weight and execution of what he’s getting across in this film. Plus, there’s a lovably indie quality to this film which gives it a subtle, special quality. Certainly Fessenden doesn’t appeal to everyone as it is. At the same time, if any of his movies might divide people it is this one – paced with a wonderfully slow burn, there are some intensely gruesome moments in terms of animals; something a portion of people appear to have trouble with. Either way, be prepared: it’s a great non-conventional horror movie.
Geoffrey and Lillian Gaines (Stephen Ramsey/Miriam Healy-Louie) move into a a house during the summer, out in the countryside. Geoffrey is a scientist. He does top-secret work in his barn where a lab is setup. His artist wife Lillian becomes friendly with an activist named Alex Vine (David Van Tieghem), which becomes more frequent as time goes on.
Soon enough, though, Lillian begins to wonder what it is exactly her husband does out in the laboratory. Some days she barely sees him at all. Others, he’s there yet not really, or he sweats uncontrollably, nervous and awkward around any other people. Once Lillian manages to get into the secretive lab, she sees pictures of dissected animals, she finds one of the old traps, and their relationship begins to crumble.
In the same vein as Mary Shelley and her mad Dr. Frankenstein, Fessenden’s No Telling pits man against nature, man against man, and even woman again man.
The basic look of this film is actually incredible. Funny enough, the cinematographer David Shaw actually did nothing after this movie, which is a shame. Though, he did operate Steadicam on a film in’95. It’s crazy because one of the first things I enjoyed about No Telling was the look. The Blu ray comes courtesy of the Larry Fessenden Collection, only recently released; also comes with Habit, Wendigo, and the Last Winter, as well as a ton of extras including short films, music videos and lots of commentary. Really this Blu ray collection is a fucking treasure.
No Telling‘s audio and picture are both unbelievably perfect. The exterior shots are something to behold, then there are great contrasted shots of shadowy goodness inside the barn-laboratory and even at times in the house itself. Again, I’m so amazed Shaw didn’t go on to do more work as cinematographer. Between him and Fessenden there is a wealth of beautifully composed shots, interesting camerawork (angles particularly) and an all around nice style.
Obviously, when you look at this film’s alternate title The Frankenstein Complex, you can easily see – even without doing so – there are roots of this story growing out of Mary Shelley’s original novel Frankenstein. Lots of interesting things happening in this movie, courtesy of the tight screenplay from Fessenden and Beck Underwood. Naturally, this comes out from the young doctor and his experiments. However, the movie takes it further into the idea of man playing god using animals as his subject. You can clearly see how Fessenden feels about animal experimentation; at the same time, he makes a good point for the side of the scientist, as well. As I mentioned earlier, there are a couple particularly savage shots where Geoffrey (Ramsey) is in his barn-lab doing work that might get touchy for anyone sensitive seeing animals in horror movies. But this only serves to create a weird character in Geoffrey, the heinous doctor working out in the isolated farmlands on who knows what sort of mental medical experiments.
The whole film is very heavy in theme. We watch this doctor and his wife sort of spiral into a descent towards a place where life is dark and dangerous. To compliment such darkness, again it’s the camerawork and the style of Fessenden which make it all compelling. One specific shot I can’t stop thinking of comes after Geoffrey puts a few small metal traps out to catch animals around the property – as Lillian is upstairs, the snap of a trap comes in the distance and then a red filter takes over the visuals, slowly cutting and cutting, editing towards shots of a fox (or something similar) baring its teeth, no doubt caught in the trap’s jaws. Very, very effective and such a neat moment. I was caught off-guard, in such a perfect sense. Made my eyes widen and excited me with all its horror. This is only one of the awesome sequences out of this fascinating film.
This is one of my favourite Larry Fessenden films. I’ve seen them all now, especially since getting this collection it’s been easy. 4.5 out of 5 stars, none less. No Telling has a ton of spooky horror, but it isn’t conventional like jumpy stuff. Nor is there a lot of the typical sort of reliance on genre tropes. What Fessenden does here is a create a unique and intensely modern story using Mary Shelley as a very basic framework. Too many seem to pass this off as a mere retelling of Frankenstein. It is so much more. Just take a chance and watch this excellent little indie horror. It will compel and disturb you and surprise you even.
Glass Eye Pix
Larry Fessenden
Beck Underwood
David Van Tieghem
Eco-horror
Miriam Healy-Louie
No Telling
Stephen Ramsey
The Frankenstein Complex
Halloween V: The Revenge of Michael Myers – Dr. Loomis and the Mute
Halloween V: The Revenge of Michael Myers. 1989. Directed by Dominique Othenin-Girard. Screenplay by Shem Bitterman/Dominique Othenin-Girard/Michael Jacobs.
Starring Donald Pleasence, Danielle Harris, Ellie Cornell, Beau Starr, Jeffrey Landman, Tamara Glynn, Donald L. Shanks, Jonathan Chapin, Matthew Walker, Wendy Foxworth, Betty Carvalho, Troy Evans and Frankie Como. Magnum Pictures Inc./The Return of Myers/Trancas International Films. Rated R. 96 minutes.
The Halloween series gets worse after the 4th installment, even lots of people might say that was a bust. Me, I enjoyed it. Starting with this film, Halloween V: The Revenge of Michael Myers, the brutal psychopath reality of Myers himself began to be diluted. Though I love the connection between Michael and his niece Jamie, the writers tried to go too far into the supernatural aspect of Myers – he always had a sort of inhuman, or superhuman quality about him, but it was best left a mystery like in the original; he was pure evil.
With this sequel, the series starts on a long descent into obscurity. Though, I did love the remake and partly enjoyed its sequel from Rob Zombie, even if many hated it and loathe him for even touching Halloween. But as far as the original series itself goes, after this one it gets pretty bad, embarrassing almost. This movie doesn’t have full coherence at its side. That being said, I do love the suspense and tension still present in Michael’s character, his lurking and his casual sneak behind the scenes unnoticed. And it’s always nice to see Dr. Loomis, no matter how cranky a bastard he may be after all these years hunting evil.
One year following the events of Halloween IV, Michael Myers (Donald L. Shanks) has survived the shootings of the previous year’s Halloween night. Little Jamie Lloyd (Danielle Harris) has gone mute after attacking her own stepmother. She’s confined to a children’s hospital, treated for her psychological trauma. It becomes apparent to Dr. Samuel Loomis (Donald Pleasence) that Jamie is exhibiting a type of connection, a mental link with her uncle Michael. As the psychotic slasher kills his way back to try and finally kill his niece, Loomis and the other Haddonfield residents try to band together in order to safeguard the lives of those who matter most from walking evil.
But as he’s so often proved before, nothing seems a match for Michael Myers. He is the living, breathing, walking presence of death. He will have what he wants.
Michael Myers is a feral, savage beast. He coldly kills the man who looked after him once collapsing after coming out of the river. Not that I expected any less, but still – cold blooded. Starting with the previous film, Halloween IV, Michael already started to exhibit pretty harsh, violent strength. From the beginning with Carpenter he was always an unnaturally strong slasher, but in the last movie the savagery of his kills began amping up. There was already the thumb through a guy’s forehead. Here, it isn’t only the intensity of the kills themselves, there’s an even worse sense of Michael’s vicious nature coming out. He’s becoming a worse evil than ever imagined, if that’s entirely possible. So, one of the positive things I can say about this sequel is the fact Michael sort of changes, at least in a slight sense, as a horror movie slasher. Okay – it’s not huge literary character development. Could be worse, though.
Then there are some excellent little sequences full of fear. For instance, when Jamie (Harris) is running through the hospital, thinking uncle Michael is right on her tail and trying to kill her, there’s a good deal of suspense and the heart gets pumping. Of course she’s only imagining it, and the big jump comes as you almost expect Michael to be there. Instead it’s a maintenance man, a nurse behind him, each looking for Jamie. I thought that was a solid scene, subverted expectations.
Another scene I liked is when Tina (Wendy Foxworth) goes out to the car, expecting her boyfriend Mikey (Jonathan Chapin), only unbeknownst to her it’s actually Mikey Myers in the mask she bought – it was super tense, I honestly didn’t know how the scene was going to go and I constantly feared for Tina’s life, every step of the way. Really effective few moments, even tied up with Jamie and her strange psychic connection with Michael, because there are moments cutting to and from Jamie/Tina which make it all the more nervous for the audience.
On top of that, I do like the Thorn Cult people prowling around. Adds something extra. While I’m not a fan of the supernatural-ish angle happening, their presence is definitely creepy. Seeing one of them walk out after Loomis heads downstairs in the old Myers house, another passes out onto the street in another shot between the Jamie/Tina ordeal – I find it dark and foreboding. I guess the positive aspect of this, what I’m trying to get at is, that if Myers and his story has to be continued with these sequels, it’s at least interesting the writers tried to conjure up a backstory with more depth than originally intended. Not saying it’s better than just the faceless slasher, the mysterious psychopath. But if it’s got to be kept going, at least make it interesting and a little fresh.
An important aspect of this movie is the fact Danielle Harris was a great actress at such a young age. Even with the silliness of the psychic link between her character and Michael, she did a wonderful job. The fact Jamie was mute for the first half of the film made for some interesting acting, which I enjoy to the fullest. She brings across the struggling, traumatized little girl in Jamie so well. I still find Harris to be a quality actress, even a good director now, even if the films she acts in aren’t always the best. At an early age, Harris was able to prove herself and add something interesting to Halloween V in a slightly bland sequel.
Aside from Harris’ performance and the handful of creepy scenes, there’s not a whole lot else going on. The kills are decent here and that gives the movie something else to rely on. Most of the acting holds up, but it’s really Harris and Donald Pleasence – of course – who hold up that end of the bargain. If the writers hadn’t leaned into the psychic connection it may have been better: the whole cult thing was cool, it just should’ve been turned into something different other than what it later became in further sequels; I always imagined it cool if a cult began to worship Michael instead of what started to happen after this movie. I love all the Jamie-Michael stuff, but it wasn’t best served being turned into a supernatural thriller style plot device.
I can’t rate this Halloween installment any lower than 3.5 out of 5 stars. It is nowhere near any of the best this series has to offer. Still, though, I think there are some good moments of suspense, lots of tense scenes. Instead of jump scares this film relies on a nice performance from Danielle Harris, the return of Donald Pleasence as Dr. Loomis, as well as a slow pace. If the story were better I could’ve definitely given this a half star (or more) extra. However, the plot in this movie begins to make the series get silly and bad as the sequels push on. Either way I don’t feel this movie deserves the hate it gets, nor is it a masterpiece. It’s just a fun sequel despite its flaws.
Danielle Harris
Slasher Horror
Dominique Othenin-Girard
Donald L. Shanks
Dr. Samuel Loomis
Ellie Cornell
The Fog: A Chilling American Ghost Story
John Carpenter’s The Fog. 1980. Directed by John Carpenter. Written by Carpenter & Debra Hill.
Starring Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Atkins, Janet Leigh, John Houseman, Hal Holbrook, Charles Cyphers, George ‘Buck’ Flower, and Jim Haynie. AVCO Embassy Pictures/EDI/Debra Hill Productions. Rated R. 89 minutes.
An impressive aspect about John Carpenter, other than stuff I’ve already talked about in reviews, is that his filmography as director has covered such ground in terms of genre. While a lot of it is horror-centric, within horror he crosses over into science fiction, the thriller, and even ghosts/the supernatural. He can cross any genres and make them work well with his slow and steady pacing, his suspenseful style. The ghost story style plot works for Carpenter, as he has a way of creeping up on you, every frame draped in the lurking presence of danger.
The Fog is a super interesting story of ghosts looking for revenge and a town with deep, dark secrets. Carpenter and frequent partner-collaborator Debra Hill came up with a nice screenplay, which he in turn crafted with style into one hell of a creepy horror movie.
In Antonio Bay, California, a one hundred year celebration is about to happen. Kathy Williams (Janet Leigh) is busy preparing the town for its big shindig, while Father Malone (Hal Holbrook) is playing his part well enough, except his church is obviously in financial ruins; all the money flowing into big parades and such for the centennial. Then there’s Stevie Wayne (Adrienne Barbeau) who keeps herself and her son afloat, barely, by owning/operating the lighthouse radio station. At the same time, Nick Castle (Tom Atkins) rolls into town with a hitchhiking young woman named Elizabeth Solley (Jamie Lee Curtis).
But things start to go wrong, or at least they begin to get strange. A boat full of men doesn’t come in like they usually do, which prompts Nick to go looking for a friend who’d been on it. Once they track down the boat everything gets weirder, and not a soul is found aboard.
On land, Father Malone happens to find a diary lodged in the wall of his office at the church – it paints a gruesome picture of the residents in Antonio Bay during 1880 who did terrible, unspeakable things all under the guise of keeping their citizens safe from sickness. What has begun to happen in the little town turns out to be the revenge of those beyond the grave… those who will rise up from the water, in the fog, to come for every last descendant of the ones who took their lives.
Said it before, I’ll say it over and over: Carpenter’s scores are undeniably infectious. The swell of the electronic sound he often lays under a scene, how the swell then builds and builds, it’s so effective. I think that’s a big reason why I’ve always been so in love with 1980s horror – not only was I born in the ’80s, the music of those films was always so interesting, so brooding; not every last one of them, but so many, even the shit ones some times. But Carpenter infuses each of his films with such an intriguing sound in that way. It helps his style so much, the way he works off of suspense and tension. The music really lends itself to that. Particularly I love it here because the way the fog creeps in during many scenes almost matches the sound of the score. There’s more to simply throwing a bunch of special makeup effects and a fog machine into the shot – Carpenter actually crafts an atmosphere of genuine tension, his ghostly apparitions sneak into the frame and into our heads, they slowly take over the small seaside town. At the same time the terror slowly works its way up your spine and seeps into your brain. I’m not one to get JUMP UP AND SCREAM SCARED. But I love a good slow burning, deeply tense horror movie. Carpenter almost exclusively does this type of work.
Another big part of this film are the landscapes Carpenter includes. The cinematography from Dean Cundey, a Carpenter-collaborator on the regular, is fascinating. So beautiful, at the same time it sets up this incredibly desolate feeling. Much like his work in The Thing. Here, the way he captures so many of the wide open spaces, the ocean, the hills, it’s really disturbing in a gorgeous visual sense. There’s always a feeling of isolation in Carpenter’s work, whether it’s Assault on Precinct 13, Halloween, or The Fog. Cundey is able to provide big lush visual feasts in which the suspense/tension of Carpenter comes out perfectly.
There are plenty films which use radio deejays as plot devices, such as Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing and Don McKellar’s Last Night. What I enjoy about Adrienne Barbeau in this film, as lighthouse personality Stevie Wayne, is that she’s not used as a plot device. Rather, Stevie is just a solid character who we come to know intimately through her soft and silky voice going out over the waves in the dark of night. Then once her plight begins, things feel more tense.
And this comes back to the fact I feel Carpenter and Hill are good writers. They’re not trying to do anything crazy here, nothing metaphorical or anything (though you can absolutely take away stuff like that if you want/look into it enough). But really they craft a nice story with good characters. They’re able to get you to care for these people and pity them for being caught in the crossfire caused by their ancestors; while hating what the people of Antonio Bay did back in the latter half of the 19th century, these genuine, nice characters don’t deserve to die for that – do they?
Stevie Wayne is not the only good character. I love them all. Hal Holbrook’s Father Malone is solid, right to the end. Aside from him there’s the always charismatic Tom Atkins, who I was recently enjoying in the underrated (and misunderstood) Halloween III: Season of the Witch. And last but not least, not at all, the wonderful Jamie Lee Curtis in another early horror movie performance; she is funny, sweet and has great presence in this film whenever she’s onscreen. The chemistry between Atkins and Curtis’ characters is phenomenal and adds a little something extra to their subplot, as they try to survive their time in Antonio Bay.
So many creepy moments and scenes. One of my favourites is when Nick (Atkins) is telling Elizabeth (Curtis) a story, then first a locker tips over scaring her before an actual body, its eyes gouged out, falls against her back; what an awesome two-punch technique! Love that one. Usually I’m not one for jump scares, but I love them when done right. Carpenter utilizes them appropriately a lot of the time, much as he started doing back in Halloween. He knows how to do them with an interesting touch instead of heavy handed, making it a cheap scare tactic.
But the best spots in The Fog are those that slowly catch you. Like when the fog overtakes everything in Antonio Bay, and one by one people start to get sucked in and killed by the ghosts of the lepers. I love how you know what’s coming, yet Carpenter draws you in and makes things incredibly suspenseful.
A top pick for favourite moment has to go to when Stevie (Barbeau) ends up climbing, climbing the lighthouse trying to outlast the fog coming for her. I’m afraid of heights (even though I once worked as an electrician in Alberta at ridiculous heights; never again), so this part really grates my nerves. In the best filmic sense. Also helps that this scene comes nearing the finale, obviously. There’s a great intensity watching Stevie try her damnedest to survive. A real trooper.
Another top pick – Elizabeth encounters a reanimated man. I won’t say anything further. Wildly creepy scene.
Another 5 star ’80s classic from John Carpenter. He and Debra Hill did so well with this story. It’s a gothic, macabre piece of writing. Pile onto that the excellent cast, the score, all those awesome shots and effects – it’s a real masterpiece of ghostly horror. I can’t recommend this one enough. Always a huge fan of Carpenter, I consistently come back to this one because it’s spooky, it has great writing, and I’m always entertained. You’ve got to add this to any Carpenter marathon, as well as any proper Halloween/October movie list. It has a ton of great qualities, especially for a creepy night with the television on and the lights off.
Debra Hill
Hal Holbrook
Janet Leigh
Tom Atkins
Antonio Bay
Don McKellar
Jamiee Lee Curtis
John Carpenter's The Fog
Lepers
Radio deejay
Isolated Paranoia: John Carpenter’s The Thing
John Carpenter’s The Thing. 1982. Directed by John Carpenter. Screenplay by Bill Lancaster, from a story by John W. Campbell Jr.
Starring Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, Keith David, Richard Masur, T.K. Carter, David Clennon, Richard Dysart, Charles Hallahan, Peter Maloney, and Donald Moffat. Universal Pictures/Turman-Foster Company. Rated R. 109 minutes.
Horror/Science Fiction
It’s hard to choose a favourite filmmaker. For me, and for many, there are tons of great directors out there. Especially when you consider the different genres. I often have a hard time saying I like one director – who happens to stick with a certain genre – over another, simply because I feel particular directors are best within certain genres. Still there are a handful of them I’d place at the top of my personal list.
One such filmmaker is John Carpenter.
Not only does Carpenter direct, he is a master of his craft. Something I’ve always admired about his style is that he likes to do his own scores, which is a big part of his overall aesthetic (funny enough – this movie isn’t scored by him: it’s the prolific Ennio Morricone, so fucking awesome regardless!). He pretty much has what I’d call an auteur style. Nobody does horror-thriller as good as him.
The Thing brings all of the best aspects of Carpenter together, alongside the solid performances of the likes of Kurt Russell and Keith David, as well as Morricone’s wonderfully suspenseful and effective score. This is not just one of the best horror movies from the 1980s, it’s one of the best horror movies. Ever. What starts out like a tense thriller evolves into a horrifically existential science fiction film, all based on John W. Campbell Jr’s short story “Who Goes There?” (also the basis of this 1951 film). I can never get enough of the dreadful, isolated horror Carpenter brings out in this movie. There’s a reason people always talk about this one. And a damn good reason Carpenter is a master of horror.
At an American base in the Antarctic, a chopper chases a dog across the snowy mountains equipped with a man holding a high-powered rifle. When the American crew – including R.J. MacReady (Kurt Russell), Dr. Blair (Wilford Brimley), Childs (Keith David) +more – come out they discover two crazed Norwegians. One tries to throw a grenade but blows up their chopper. The other, aiming for the dog, shoots George Bennings (Peter Maloney), so one of the crew shoot him dead.
At first it seems as if the men simply went insane up in the wilderness. However, after the dog transforms into a hideously deformed creature, MacReady and the crew start to deal with a situation beyond their control. Some sort of virus seems to be spreading, but no one is able to tell who it’s infecting – moving from person to person, The Thing inhabits anyone’s skin it wishes.
Will any of them survive? And if they do, is it really them?
Carpenter really sets up his atmosphere well, in every film. Almost none better than The Thing, as he starts out first with a long cinematic stare into space. From there we move to the Antarctic wilderness, vast landscapes of nearly nothing except for the white snow stretching on for miles and miles. It’s an appropriate way to give us that immediate sense of isolation. Once the exterior isolation is setup, Carpenter moves inside to where all the human elements of the story come into play. Then, furthermore, we start to get their sense of isolation – from the moment you see Mac drinking, playing around on the computer and then dumping a couple shots of J.B. into it, there’s an obvious idea of how sick this guy is with his lodgings up north. It only gets better from there, but I’ve always thought the film’s opening sequence really made the isolation sink it quickly, yet easily.
Not only the isolated feeling, either. With the Norwegians chasing the dog, the chopper exploding after a fumbled grenade toss, adrenaline is flowing hard. The tension is instantaneous and you’re already champing at the bit for what’s coming next. The music, the cinematography, the actors – all pistons are pumping. Carpenter is good for this usually. Again, though, I’m inclined to say one of his best instances is here in The Thing. Carpenter’s sense of atmosphere and tone is so important to what makes him great, as well as unique in the horror genre.
While most Carpenter movies have stellar effects, The Thing boasts such an innovative and terrifying creature. It’s truly epic (a word that is overused improperly; I used it in seriousness). Honestly, after the dog becomes that hulking, massive monster, the first time I witnessed it I was awestruck for a minute or two. I still am, really. Such good effects, plus it’s unexpected. Even as I watch it again now, for the who-knows-how-many-times, there is an aspect to that scene I always find reels me in. Plus, afterwards there’s the scene with Dr. Blair (Brimley) dissecting The Thing; even the look on Brimley’s face, his disgust, it makes you almost smell the nasty reek of this alien creature’s insides. Downright incredible, these special effects. From start to finish this movie has such carefully crafted practical effects, you can’t help but admire the work put in.
The entire film isn’t built on effects, nor is it solely leaning on horrific elements to make its mark. Only other stuff Bill Lancaster wrote was Bad News Bears-related. With The Thing, adapted from Campbell’s short story “Who Goes There?” (great read by the way – check it out), Lancaster did some solid work. The screenplay is tight, it’s mysterious and has a ton of suspense, which the master Carpenter draws out perfectly with his style. There are genuinely creepy aspects I find unsettling. Such as when the crew starts watching the grainy videos, then they make their way out to the crater where the ship is sunk down, I find that entire portion so impressive! Morricone’s score is beyond perfectly fitting, it has that classic horror movie feel to it and at the same time there’s stuff you could call very archetypal Morricone (a.k.a dig it). So I’m actually amazed Lancaster did so well with this script, considering he’s never done anything else science fiction or horror. Hats off. Put into the hands of Carpenter this story soars to a new level of terror.
There a few performances in The Thing which help it greatly. Kurt Russell, obviously, is one of the reasons this movie kicks ass. They could’ve put a lot of actors in this role and it would’ve been all right. But with Russell there’s that little extra charisma, he’s tough and yet there isn’t some kind of superhero-ness about him. He gets afraid like anyone else in the same situation. Russell and Carpenter work well together, this may be the pinnacle; I dig Escape from New York and Big Trouble in Little China, but there’s something so perfect about this movie I can’t help single it out as their best collaboration. Then on top of Russell’s skill, Keith David does a nice job – he also did They Live 6 years later with Carpenter, wish he’d been in more of his films. And as much as Brimley gets shit for the “diabeetus” kick, he is spot on here; that scene when he flips and everyone tries to bear down on him, I always thought it was a great moment and shows how well Brimley can play a good character when he wants. Plus his fit lends to some more of the isolated, desolate feeling happening from there on in. All around excellent cast.
The Thing is a 5 star film. Without any shadow of a doubt. There’s so much happening. Above anything else, there’s a supremely existential terror flowing throughout almost every scene. Once The Thing takes hold, nobody knows who is who, who to trust, and it moves from one person to the next, some times even to animals. So there’s this incredibly dreadful horror at play. Then you throw in John Carpenter’s tense style, Ennio Morricone and his suspense-filled score, a well written screenplay with good actors to play it all out. What a mix!
If you’ve never seen this, my god, get out and watch it soon. Not only that, read the original short story by Campbell, as well as see the 1951 adaptation The Thing from Another World, which was a huge influence on Carpenter overall but especially for this film (obviously). I can never forget this movie, and it’s one I’ll put in any time I need a real creep.
Charles Hallahan
John W. Campbell Jr
Peter Maloney
T.K. Carter
Who Goes There
Prequel to Cannibalism in Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning. 2006. Directed by Jonathan Liebesman. Screenplay by Sheldon Turner; from a story by Sheldon Turner & David J. Schow.
Starring Jordana Brewster, Taylor Handley, Diora Baird, Matt Bomer, R. Lee Ermey, Andrew Bryniarski, Lee Tergesen, Terrence Evans, Kathy Lamkin, Mariette Marich, and Lew Temple.
Platinum Dunes.
As I’ve mentioned time and time again, I will always consider The Texas Chain Saw Massacre one of the scariest films of all time. That original Tobe Hooper movie is just terrifying to me. It’s fine if others don’t agree, but something about that horror movie absolutely gets to me right at my core. The whole family and Leatherface himself, they’re creepy. Almost the definition of macabre. Plus, there’s the fact Leatherface is VERY loosely based on serial killer Ed Gein, whom I’ve read a ton about. So I think my own interests play into part of why the movie scares me so deeply.
I’m not a fan of the 2003 remake, but honestly I do dig Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning. It is nowhere near being a perfect movie, however, I found it a hell of a lot scarier than the remake to which this is a prequel. While there’s still a little of that flashiness from the 2003 film which I complained of in my recent review. Luckily for this movie, it doesn’t try to focus too much on the sexualized females as that one, either. I’m not saying there isn’t any seemingly obligatory sexualization from serial culprits Platinum Dunes – there are bits of half nudity and such, focus on the gleaming wet bodies of young people – but compared to the remake in 2003 it is nowhere near as foolish in that sense.
What I do like is a peek into the history of Leatherface, here named Thomas “Tommy” Hewitt, and his adopted family. This is a nasty bit of horror, that’s for sure. While there are some problems, I think it’s a more interesting movie than the one to which this acts as a prequel, and the script is much better, as well.
I found the whole Vietnam War angle pretty intriguing. Brothers Eric (Matt Bomer) and Dean (Taylor Handley) have an intense dynamic, as the former – the oldest – clearly cares about his country, in the sense he’s willing to go back over after already clearly experiencing horrors his first time. On the other hand, younger brother Dean burns up his draft card, knowing the post traumatic stress his brother suffers having already served in the army over in Vietnam. So I like how they clash, as well as the fact the climax of their situation comes right at the biggest moment of tension when a biker is chasing them down, gun drawn, and they end up smashing into a cow crossing over the road.
Furthermore, it plays a bit into the brothers’ confrontation with Charlie Hewitt (R. Lee Ermey), a.k.a Sheriff Hoyt after he killed the last bit of law enforcement in their tiny, dying Texas town. When he finds the burned draft card, things get super intense.
What I love about this one, as opposed to the 2003 remake, is that the four main characters on the road trip kicking everything into gear feel genuine and real. There’s still a bit of that ‘sex sells’ nonsense here like the previous movie, a couple beer ad-like moments. But overall I feel we get to know and care for these characters, as opposed to the 2003 film where it’s just a bunch of sweat glistened young people who have little to no personality, and the whole tired pot angle played into things making it worse. Here, I honestly feel – for all its flawed bits – Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning gave us a nice dose of character, both in terms of the victims and the Hewitt family themselves, a.k.a the bad guys.
Almost more than Leatherface, I really wanted to see more about Sheriff Hoyt after the first remake in 2003. Most of that movie is pretty mediocre to crap, but R. Lee Ermey does such a terrifyingly fantastic job playing the character he drew me in. Then, of course, with this sequel to the remake we’re finding out deeper, even darker secrets about Hoyt. So while I love Leatherface, Hoyt – or Charlie, whatever you want to call him – is a huge part of the interest I have here. To my mind, things get way more disturbing after the opening events of this film, once we find out what Hoyt is really all about. Watching his mental state sort of go from ‘dealing with things’ to ‘scorched earth’ is pretty chilling.
Several parts of the screenplay make this Texas Chainsaw entry better than others. First, I like how there’s an inclusion of different themes from war – what people will do in one while they’re fighting, or what they’ll resort to in situations simply to survive (which further leads into the cannibalism aspect of the story) – to staying true to one’s roots and holding on to one’s culture, to the bonds people people whether blood and family or not. Between all those elements there are so many things happening. Not a groundbreaking work of art, this screenplay, but I think compared to its predecessor this movie has great stuff going on. Because ultimately, we know what’s going to happen – this is a prequel, we get that part. So the writers did a few neat things in order to make the journey more exciting.
Secondly, most of the Texas Chainsaw films – good or not – tend to see one group of people fall into the trap, ending up at Chez Leatherface and then they’re killed. Part of why I enjoy this movie as much as I do is because we see the brother duo and their girlfriends have an altercation with bikers, leading to a crash and that leads into the meeting with Sheriff Hoyt. All the while, this allows for the story to flesh out the backstory of Tommy Hewitt and his adopted family. I’ve always found there was a fun mixture in the plot, which allows for interesting developments – leading to prequel bits filling up/bridging the gaps to the previous remake – and some wild characters + situations.
This is a 3.5 out of 5 star horror film, for me. It could’ve definitely improved on a few things, mainly losing the glossy 21st century remake look so apparent in many Platinum Dunes productions. However, I can honestly say this is much better and more worthy of your time than the 2003 remake. The acting is better, the characters are more developed and less hateable, as well as the fact you’ll find it cool to watch how things evolved from Leatherface’s meager beginnings to where he horrifically stands now. You can do far worse in terms of remakes, though, it still could’ve done Leatherface and the legacy of Tobe Hooper more justice. But I’ll take what I can when it comes to prequels. I love them, they just don’t turn out the best all the time. This one is good enough to make me recommend it to those wanting more TCM.
Andrew Bryniarski
Jonathan Liebesman
Lee Tergesen
Platinum Dunes
Sheldon Turner
Taylor Handley
Underrated Slasher Horror in Halloween IV: The Return of Michael Myers
Halloween IV: The Return of Michael Myers a.k.a Halloween 4. 1988. Directed by Dwight H. Little. Screenplay by Alan B. McElroy from a story by McElroy, Dhani Lipsius, Larry Rattner and Benjamin Ruffer.
Starring Donald Pleasence, Ellie Cornell, Danielle Harris, George P. Wilbur, Michael Pataki, Beau Starr, Kathleen Kinmont, Sasha Jenson, Gene Ross, Carmen Filpi and Raymond O’Connor. Trancas International Films. Rated 14A. 88 minutes.
After the good yet unfortunately improperly marketed Halloween III: Season of the Witch, the powers that be brought the series back around to another Michael Myers-centric entry in this solid slasher franchise. While I see a bit of love out there for this one, Halloween IV: The Return of Michael Myers is often unfairly lumped in with so many poor horror sequels in the various big franchises. It isn’t the best one, though, it is a long ways from being bad or the worst in the series.
For me personally, I love Halloween IV and Halloween V as two well connected entries in this whole run. Yes, there are spots where you might find yourself rolling your eyes. But honestly, especially compared to some of the terrible films in Friday the 13th‘s series and Nightmare on Elm Street, this movie is lots of fun. Plus there are great, genuine scenes of terror and the ending will very likely have you totally amazed regardless of whether or not you liked the rest. Atop everything else, it’s the savagery of the slasher aspect which really impresses me about Halloween IV: The Return of Michael Myers.
Ten years after the events of Halloween, Michael Myers (George P. Wilbur) wakes out of his supposed invalid state. Killing his way back to Haddonfield, he searches out his niece Jamie (Danielle Harris); daughter of his sister Laurie Strode.
Under the care of a foster family, specifically her step-sister Rachel (Ellie Cornell), Jamie tries to lead a normal life. But when everyone around them starts dying her own life is in more and more danger. Naturally, Dr. Samuel Loomis (Donald Pleasence) – with scars of his own having survived through Michael’s violence twice (burned in Halloween II) – rushes back to the town where it all began, fast as he can. The only trouble is Myers has been supposedly killed before, he’s been incarcerated, and every time he manages to come back; each time worse, more vicious than the last.
Can young Jamie and her step-sister Rachel survive his wrath? Is it possible Loomis can stop him? Is it even possible to stop him at all?
Dr. Loomis: “We’re not talking about any ordinary prisoner, Hoffman. We are talking about evil on two legs.”
There are plenty of supernatural implications in this third sequel, some blatant, others a touch more subtle. My favourite part in regards to the supernatural stuff has to do with an even more incredible strength in Michael Myers. Even in the first film, Carpenter showed how utterly brutish Michael was having him lift a teenage dude off the ground easily, pinning him to the wall, killing him. Then in the second Michael lifts another victim up with a single hand. Now in this fourth installment, there’s a strength we’ve not yet seen. Monstrously, Michael – while escaping early on – jams his thumb into the forehead of an EMT in the ambulance, puncturing the skin and bone; it’s impressively nasty and goes to show, so immediately, how strong Myers is or has become.
Dr. Loomis: “You’re talking about him as if he’s a human being. That part of him died years ago.”
The dynamic in this film concerning Laurie Strode’s daughter, Jamie, and Michael is pretty interesting stuff, which is a big part of why I’ve always found this movie lots of fun. What I enjoy is how their plot sort of goes to compound how deranged and relentlessly driven to murder Michael is as an evil entity. I mean, it’s not enough he tried to kill his sister, now he wants the niece to die. It’s as if Michael wants to try and wipe his entire family off the face of the earth, anyone sharing the same DNA. And so I feel like Halloween IV is a huge return to form for Myers, a further meaning for the title itself.
Furthermore, there’s another good angle with Michael and Jamie. The poor little girl has to deal with the fact the Haddonfield boogeyman is her uncle. She’s having visions of a young Michael, the masked older Michael, and it’s terrifying to watch a young girl like her go through such an intensely awful ordeal. If it wasn’t all bad enough beforehand, Jamie’s whole existence is thrown into disorder once Uncle Michael starts slashing and killing his way further and further towards her. Being so young at the time it’s amazing how well Danielle Harris acted the part of Jamie, there’s truly no one else who could have done the job she did. So many child performers are either the same, or in the end rather dull. Harris has never been dull it seems. She had the charm of a little sweetheart and at the same time there’s a maturity about the character, something you wouldn’t normally expect from a tiny actor. Real great stuff and helps to add a bit of legitimacy to this sequel.
Dr. Loomis: “What are you hunting, Mr. Sayer?”
Jack: “Apocalypse. End of the world, Armageddon. It’s always got a face and a name. I’ve been huntin’ the bastard for 30 years, give or take. Come close a time or two – too damn close! You can’t kill damnation, mister. It don’t die like a man dies.”
There are lots of great little touches in Halloween IV. Like the fact Jamie ends up wearing the same Halloween costume as little Michael wore when he first killed, back at the beginning of the original film. Then there are so many similar style shots where Michael lurks at the periphery of the frame, there yet somehow not there, hiding behind the vision of everyone seemingly. Even more so than the first sequel to the original, this one has lots more slasher style horror. There are more violent scenes here than the first two films; it’s right on part with the third movie, even if that one is not a true-blooded Halloween film and more like a spin-off. So there are lots of ways in which Halloween IV: The Return of Michael Myers follows suit with the first two in this franchise, then there are elements which feel part of the story’s universe and still fresh to it, too.
I’m willing to give this sequel a 4 out of 5 star rating. It’s definitely not as good as Halloween or Halloween II, but it’s solid. There is great slasher horror here, as well as excellent suspense and tension in several scenes. Out of the series, I would probably rank my favourites in this order: I, II, IV/V, III, VI, & the others get worse. This one is up there tied for third place, I have to give the movie its due. Haven’t seen it yet? Check it out soon. You’ll have a bit of fun returning to the Michael Myers plot missing from the previous installment. The Blu ray is phenomenal, from the sound/score to the visuals all around. A classic for October and nearing Halloween season.
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Alan B. McElroy
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The Return of Michael Myers
Pan’s Labyrinth and the Dark Fantasy of Guillermo del Toro
Pan’s Labyrinth. 2006. Directed & Written by Guillermo del Toro.
Starring Ivana Baquero, Sergi López, Maribel Verdú, Doug Jones, Ariadna Gil, Álex Angulo, Manolo Solo, César Vea, and Roger Casamajor. Estudios Picasso/Tequila Gang/Esperanto Filmoj/Sententia Entertainment/Telecinco/OMM. Rated 14A. 118 minutes.
Drama/Fantasy/War
Guillermo del Toro has one of the most consistently fascinating minds in film today. Ever since I saw his feature film debut Cronos – a unique take on vampire mythology – I knew he’d go on to do a lot more great work. Even the 1997 Mimic was fun, though marred by studio interference and the fact del Toro’s father was kidnapped during that time. He went on to do another fascinatingly original type of ghost story with The Devil’s Backbone in 2001, which really came back to his exciting from the first feature. Afterwards, he added a good entry to the Blade franchise with its second installment and then did a funny, engaging adaptation of the Hellboy comic in 2004.
Pan’s Labyrinth is most certainly one of del Toro’s best works to date. It is highly original, while at the same time having its roots in old folklore, fairy tales and fantastical stories such as Alice in Wonderland. Even further, there is a darkness which is present in other fantasy storytelling but becomes pronounced through del Toro as a writer and as director. Perhaps the best part of this film is how he so elegantly weaves dark fantasy through the real life drama at the heart of the story, creating a perfect hybrid between the main character’s reality and her dreamworld.
During 1944, the post-Spanish Civil War phase has begun. Although there are rebel troops still fighting in the mountainside against the Falangist army troops. Captain Vidal (Sergi López) orders his wife Carmen (Ariadna Gil) and stepdaughter Ofelia (Ivana Baquero) brought to live in a country mill within the forest. At first, Ofelia finds it hard to deal with her new life as the daughter of Vidal, whose fascist tendencies do not stop at his soldiers; rather his family is just as much a part of his rule as anything or anyone else.
Once a strange faun draws Ofelia into the labyrinth in the courtyard of the mill, she discovers a whole other magical world existing right under the surface of reality. When the faun tells Ofelia she is actually Princess Moanna, she is given several tasks to complete before the next full moon, which leads her into the other world adjacent to our own. However, it may not be enough for her to escape the hardships of the tragic reality in which she finds herself living with Vidal.
It’s no wonder Pan’s Labyrinth won Academy Awards – three of them. There is such an incredibly craftsmanship about the entire film. Certainly when you look at all the individual aspects, it’s hard to imagine anybody hating this film; sure, you can not be totally into it, but I’ll be damned to hell if you can’t admire this movie for all its efforts.
First, there’s the impeccable cinematography of Guillermo Navarro. Anyone who has read my blog before knows I’m a fan of Navarro. I knew him from his work with del Toro first and foremost. Though, when he directed a couple episodes of NBC’s Hannibal I was truly impressed – those episodes were titled “Coquilles“, “Trou Normand“, and “Rôti“. He captures the light and the dark in equal measures, the latter coming out beautifully in terms of shadow particularly. I think, above all, he and del Toro have very similar sensibilities, which helps in this case because though the story is awesome what I love most is the film’s look. What I imagine is that del Toro and Navarro, as director and cinematographer respectively, came together to find the visual presence of the film; effectively forming a dual director of photography. While del Toro no doubt had an entire aesthetic in mind, I can tell Navarro’s touch lands heavily on Pan’s Labyrinth because of watching his own directing on Hannibal, as well as in the two episodes of Narcos he helmed.
Almost better than the cinematography itself is the film’s intensely detailed art direction. From the look of the old mill, to the forest locations and the darkly fantastical settings inside the labyrinth with the Pale Man and Pan, there are too many different places where the art direction is on the level of a masterpiece. There’s such an effortless feel to the way del Toro and his team take us back to the mid-1940s in Spain. All the while, you know this movie took a ton of work to complete, it’s actually mind boggling at times when I think of it. Every location you see in Pan’s Labyrinth looks like it’s been pulled straight from a picture.
To make it all the more magical, the makeup in this film is just downright jaw dropping. The pinnacle, of course, has to be Vidal’s knife wound through the cheek. Absolutely raw and looks so natural! Its look is something out of a horror film and I found the makeup had a super visceral effect. I’m not normally a cringing sort – I watch a ridiculous amount of horror – however, the part when Vidal patches himself up, sewing the wound, then drinks a shot of liquor: it got me. But in the right sort of way. This part is only one amazing instance of excellent makeup work. Pan and the other creatures have such an innovative design about them, it’s some of the better makeup effects in fantasy over the past 20 years. Hands down. Without all these elements together, the fantasy of Pan’s Labyrinth wouldn’t juxtapose well enough with the reality-based drama in its script. The look – in cinematography, design and direction – is perfectly dark and simultaneously vibrant. Add to that the painstakingly created makeup/effects and del Toro’s genius comes alive – although he wrote the script and obviously came up with a massive amount of stuff to throw into its story, as evidenced by the plentiful notes and sketches he creates over the course of every production, such a vision does require an entire team able/willing to go the extra mile to make this what it was meant to be.
There’s no argument on my part, Guillermo del Toro has several masterpieces under his belt and Pan’s Labyrinth is no exception: a 5 star film, from start to finish. The screenplay itself is enough to warrant a full rating. With all the different and various elements of this film coming together, working in favour of one another, del Toro’s dark fairy tale is something you might imagine coming out of the great literature from history. Honestly, I truly believe if del Toro had written this as a novel it would’ve been just as well received and perhaps could’ve gone on to rank among some of the big works of fantasy in the literary world. That being said I’m glad he chose to make this as a film. The visual qualities added to the masterful storytelling of del Toro made this into one of the great fantasy epics that will ever be in cinematic history. If I’m alive 50 years from now I’ll still be raving, and hopefully my eyesight will have lasted me until then; hell, even if I’m blind I’ll still ask someone to throw this on so I can listen to its beautiful music, all the sweet sounding Spanish words and the overall magical sound design. If you’ve not seen this one, please, do yourself a huge favour and take this in soon. It’s a pleasure of a movie even with its bits of creepiness and tragedy.
* As of writing, this title is available on Canadian Netflix.*
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Dystopia & Military Madness in Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead. 1985. Directed & Written by George A. Romero.
Starring Lori Cardille, Terry Alexander, Joseph Pilato, Jarlath Conroy, Anthony Dileo Jr., Richard Liberty, Sherman Howard, Gary Howard Klar, Ralph Marrero, John Amplas, Phillip G. Kellams, Taso N. Stavrakis, and Greg Nicotero. United Film Distribution Company (UFDC)/A Laurel Production/Dead Films Inc./Laurel-Day Inc. Rated R. 96 minutes.
Action/Horror/Thriller
For me personally, though I love each of them and think they’re masterpieces of horror, George A. Romero’s Day of the Dead is my favourite of his first three major zombie films. The post-apocalyptic feel here is even stronger than in the previous Dawn of the Dead and I can’t get enough of it.
Romero dives into more sociopolitical issues again here, as he did with the other two Dead movies. This screenplay deals with the head-butting elements of science and military in a world ravaged by the zombie virus. Most of all, though, this movie really gets down to the nitty gritty, raw side of humanity – what we, as a species, would devolve into, regressing back to a primitive state once the zombie apocalypse begins. Through the military vs. scientist dilemma throughout Day of the Dead, this microcosm of the post-virus landscape in a bunker under the ground, we’re able to see how far humans will go, or better yet how far they can fall. Even further than that, as the good Dr. Logan says “they are us“: Romero tries to introduce a clear example of how zombies are still human, merely men and women reduced to a primitive, less active and intelligent state. So what interests me most throughout this fascinating zombie film is how the line between man/womankind and our primitive animalistic self seems to only be a thin one, a light veneer barely separating the two states.
Romero knows us, better than we’d like to admit.
When zombies have overrun the world, a dozen people – government scientists and military – live in a bunker below the earth. The scientists, led by Dr. Logan (Richard Liberty) and Dr. Sarah Bowman (Lori Cardille), attempt to try and figure out how to battle the zombie virus itself. Although, Logan has some different and perhaps unorthodox ideas about the way to experiment in such things. The soldiers, now under command of Captain Henry Rhodes (Joseph Pilato) – a hotheaded and equally stubborn, violent man – do not approve of what the doctors are doing.
After the isolation of being underground starts to emotionally and mentally unhinge Private Miguel Salazar (Anthony Dileo Jr), the outside world of the living dead manages to break through, coming down below to meet the still-living.
And then, on that day, hell breaks loose.
The opening scene, to me, is one of the things I’ve always loved and found memorable about Day of the Dead. Not sure why, I suppose because there’s a creepy dream-like quality about it which sets the tone: this is going to be a nightmare. And it is, in the absolute correct sense of the word, in the right way a horror film ought to be a nightmarish experience.
Truly, this film is a haunting zombie horror. In my opinion the special makeup effects are best here. Savini gives us amazing gore to soak up. Greatest of all comes quickly, after we’re introduced to the man lovingly referred to as Dr. Frankenstein by the other scientists and the military men, Dr. Logan: a zombie on one of the operating tables leans over, ripping a strap from its arm, and reaching out its guts and innards fall out of the stomach’s cavity onto the floor, slopping in its own mess. Nasty bit! Even better, the dream imagery comes back – like the beginning scene – except much more brutal, and it emulates the zombie’s guts falling out: as Sarah lies in bed, she imagines seeing Miguel similarly lean over with his insides evacuating, then comes back to reality fast. These alone are worth the price of admission regarding special makeup effects. Savini really pulls out his big guns in this movie, taking away the comic book garishness(/awesomeness) from his Dawn of the Dead zombie work, replacing those qualities with equal excellence on top of dirty, disturbing and realistic blood. Not knocking his previous work for Romero, on the contrary – I love it (check here if you don’t believe me). There’s simply a better, more terrifying aspect to the special makeup effects here; while the cartoon-like essence in Dawn of the Dead came a subtle creepiness, here it’s an outright mortifying feeling Savini gives us. Thank you, Tom!
BEST DECAPITATION IN ANY FILM – EVER. My vote goes for a scene around the 1 hour 27 minute mark. A soldier is surprised from behind by a group of the living dead when they pin him down, each grabbing bits and pieces of his flesh, then tear his head off. My favourite part is his scream – as they start to pull the head off, neck separating from shoulders and sternum, his voice gets higher and higher until the vocal cords literally snap off, blood spurting, and the entire head is free. Amazing, amazing special effects here. Such beautiful practical work in the horror genre, really a crowning achievement as far as I’m concerned. And not just that: it’s nasty as all hell.
Human beings are shit. Romero knows this is at least partly true. One part of why I love the scientist vs. military conflict here is because each side is presented as having their faults or their wrongdoings; not every individual is bad, but neither whole side is presented as totally in the right. For instance, though the military men are all pretty much horrible human beings, except for Miguel (he’s just gone absolutely insane), the scientists are not all rosy and perfect either – Logan and his experiments are a little barbaric, mostly considering he’s opted not to tell the soldiers about using other dead soldiers for extra meat. So sure, the scientists are ultimately trying to do the right thing, in whatever way it can be accomplished. There’s still an unethical aspect to the way they’re going about the mission. What Romero does with this plot is show us how not all soldiers are culpable in the terrible actions of soldiers in general, just as not all scientists are working towards the greater good most scientists try and work towards achieving. Every side has their good souls, every side their bad. But the bad ones – man, does Romero ever show us how bad they can get when the going gets tough.
Generally it’s the sense of isolation which gets to me about this Romero masterpiece – it has so much suspense and tension because of its setting, generally lending itself to an air of eeriness. Night of the Living Dead was located mostly in the farmhouse, so there is a real sense of tightness, the characters enclosed and withdrawing further into the house at times. Dawn of the Dead even dared to get a little more claustrophobic because even within the mall, once zombies started to overrun the place there was nowhere for the survivors to go, or at least limited options of where to start running. What’s devastatingly intense at times about Day of the Dead is the fact they’re all underground. Even with the helicopter up above and a way to fly off, there’s still a ton of zombies trying to get in. Plus, once Miguel does the unthinkable after his craziness reaches its peak, the zombies filter into the underground bunker. So it’s WAY WORSE than the mall in the previous movie because so far below ground there are less ways to escape than a huge building aboveground. Add to that all the human elements of Romero’s wonderfully written screenplay, you’ve got yourself a backload of tension and unnerving suspense happening on an almost constant basis.
Another 5 star film from George A. Romero. I’m huge on his films in general, not just the zombie work. But god damn it if he doesn’t make the greatest possible use of the living dead, adding solid horror to solid writing concerning sociopolitical issues to create a unique brand of horror sub-genre storytelling. Not every last piece of his zombie movies are full of issues – some times it’s just great and vicious horror. Though, it’s hard to deny how well Romero captures the issues of the day. Moreover, still as I write this in 2015, the issues continue to stay relevant: we’re almost always living in an era where the brutality of the military and politicians with their want for war come up against more rational, scientific approaches to the world around us. Day of the Dead is a masterful horror film in general and one of the greatest zombie films ever made. Personally, it’s my favourite of Romero’s Dead series because there’s a wholly unique quality to it even above his others. If you’ve not yet seen this, please do so. Particularly if you are big into zombies – you’ll see a lot of this film’s influence in other more contemporary zombie movies, as well as The Walking Dead of course. And really, it is just a solid, effective work of horror well worth your undivided attention.
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The Creative Faculties
December 3, 2014 Human Potentialnewsletter
This article describes the nature of some important faculties in us, which are essential for a total creative action.
The Exact and the Marvellous
In education, both tendencies should be encouraged side by side: the tendency to thirst for the marvellous, for what seems unrealisable, for something which fills you with the feeling of divinity; while at the same time encouraging exact, correct, sincere observation in the perception of the world as it is, the suppression of all imagination, a constant control, a highly practical and meticulous sense for exact details. Both should go side by side. Usually, you kill the one with the idea that this is necessary in order to foster the other – this is completely wrong. Both can be simultaneous and there comes a time when one has enough knowledge to know that they are the two aspects of the same thing: insight, a higher discernment. But instead of a narrow, limited insight and discernment, the discernment becomes entirely sincere, correct, exact, but it is vast, it includes a whole domain that does not yet belong to the concrete manifestation.
From the point of view of education, this would be very important: to see the world as it is, exactly, unadorned, in the most down-to-earth and concrete manner; and to see the world as it can be, with the freest, highest vision, the one most full of hope and aspiration and marvellous certitude-as the two poles of discernment.
The most splendid, most marvellous, most powerful, most expressive, most total things we can imagine are nothing compared to what they can be; and at the same time our meticulous exactitude in the tiniest detail is never exact enough. And both must go together. When one knows this (downward gesture) and when one knows that (upward gesture), one is able to put the two together.
And this is the best possible use of the need for miracles. The need for miracles is a gesture of ignorance: “Oh, I would like things to be like this!” It is a gesture of ignorance and impotence. And those who say, “You live in a miracle”, know only the lower end-and even then they know it only imperfectly-and they have no contact with anything else. This need for miracles must be changed into a conscious aspiration for something-which is already there, which exists… which will be manifested by the help of all these aspirations.
The Torch Light of Attention
It is exactly as though you had what is called “a torch light”, a small beacon-light, in your head at the place of observation. The scientists who want to do a certain work turn the beacon in one way, they always put it there and the beacon remains that way: they turn it towards matter, towards the details of matter. But people with imagination turn it upward, because up above, there is everything, all inspirations in artistic and literary things: this comes from another domain. It comes from a domain much more subtle, much less material. So these turn upward and want to receive the light from above. But it is the same instrument. It is the same power of a luminous ray upon something. But as you have made the habit of concentrating it in a certain direction, you are no more supple, you lose the habit of doing in any other way.
But you can at any time do both the things. When you are doing science, you turn in one direction and when you do literature you turn in another direction; but it is the same instrument: all depends on orientation. If you have concentration you can move this power of concentration from one place to another and in either case it will be effective. If you are occupied with science, you use it in a scientific way, and if you want to do art, you use it in an artistic way. But it is the same instrument and it is the same power of concentration. Simply because people do not know that they limit themselves. So the hinges get rusted, they do not turn any more. Otherwise if one keeps the habit of turning them, they continue to turn. Moreover, even from the ordinary point of view, it is not rare to find a scientist having as his hobby some artistic occupation and the reverse also. It is because they discovered that one is not harmful to the other and that it was the same faculty which could be utilised in both.
Concentration and Will
Essentially, from the general point of view, particularly from the intellectual viewpoint the most important thing is the capacity of attention and concentration, it is that which one must work at and develop. From the point of view of action (physical action) it is the will: you must work and build up an unshakable will. From the intellectual point of view you must work and build up the power for concentration that nothing can shake. And if you have both, concentration and will, you will be a genius and nothing will resist you.
The Mother, Sri Aurobindo Ashram
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April 4, 2016 June 5, 2017 David James Dresses, Fashion, tea
After a hard day at the mercy of a corset, 19th-century well-to-do ladies found welcome relief in the tea gown.
Worn for an informal afternoon entertaining friends, or dinner at home with family, the tea gown was a kind of halfway house between a wrapper and a ball gown.
With long sleeves, train, and sumptuous fabrics, they were consummately elegant, yet comfortable too—often being worn with a loose-fitting corset or no corset at all.
1875 Tea Gown. American. Wool, silk, cotton. metmuseum
The Japanese craze in western art and fashion, and in particular, the Kimono—worn by Japanese women during formal ceremonies—helped shape European tea gowns, which became popular in the United States at around the same time.
Girl in red kimono lying by George Hendrik Breitner, 1894
Girl in a White Kimono by George Hendrik Breitner, 1894
c1878. American. Silk, cotton. metmuseum
1880s Tea Gown. American. metmuseum
By the mid-1880s, tea gowns were considered modish, particularly among followers of the aesthetic movement—believing that life had to be lived intensely, with an ideal of beauty.
One firm catering to this artistic movement was Liberty & Co., famous as the chic venue for exquisite, individualized garments known as “art fabrics from the orient”.
1885 Liberty and Co., British. Silk. metmuseum
c1891. American. Cotton. metmuseum
c. 1891. American. Cotton. metmuseum
Jacques Doucet was another couturier known for his passion for the refined and exquisite. The House of Doucet’s luxurious offerings were worn by royalty, elite society, and stage actresses.
In the example below, the lace at the bodice adds aesthetic interest, drawing attention to the wearer’s face. The open robe effect’s historical influence creates an air of romantic fantasy.
1907, Jacques Doucet. French. Silk, linen. metmuseum
The popularity of the tea gown started to wind down in the 1920s, by which time they were very lightweight, with sheer silk and metallic thread.
According to the Boston Evening Transcript of 1907, a sale of tea gowns showed list prices varying from (in today’s dollars) about $370 up to $3300.
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Oscars 2015 – Recap, Reflections on Best & Worst Moments
On February 23, 2015 February 23, 2015 By ruthIn Awards Chatter
Quick confession: I’m not a huge fan of Oscars red carpet, or red carpet in general. So I only tuned in a half hour before the show. It’s funny but the second I turned on the TV, Michael Keaton was standing next to the chirpy blond presenter. He seems effortlessly at ease, LOVE that guy and I’m so rooting for him to the end! As I did last year, I went to Zumba, had dinner, then went down to my basement.
The way to watch the #Oscars is always in my PJs w/ my laptop. Just set up a standing workstation for live tweeting tonight 😛 #Oscars2015
— FlixChatter (@FlixChatter) February 23, 2015
Well, first things first…
How did I do on my predictions?
Best picture: Boyhood Birdman
Best director: Richard Linklater (Boyhood) Alexandro G. Iñárritu (Birdman)
Best lead actor: Eddie Redmayne – The Theory of Everything
Best lead actress: Julianne Moore – Still Alice
Best supporting actor: J.K. Simmons –Whiplash
Best supporting actress: Patricia Arquette –Boyhood
Best animated feature: Song of the Sea Big Hero 6
Best feature documentary: Citizenfour
Best adapted screenplay: The Theory of Everything The Imitation Game
Best original screenplay: Birdman
Best original score: The Grand Budapest Hotel
Best cinematography: Emmanuel Lubezki – Birdman
Best original song: “Glory” from Selma
Best Make Up and Hair Styling: Foxcatcher The Grand Budapest Hotel
Best Production Design: The Grand Budapest Hotel
Best Visual Effects: Interstellar
Best Costume Design: The Grand Budapest Hotel
Well, I got 12 out of 17 predictions right. I’m actually surprised to be surprised by the winners, if that make sense at all. I mean, I honestly thought Boyhood would sweep the awards, well at least in Best Director and Best Picture. I haven’t seen the film yet so I’ve been #TeamBirdman from the start. I literally screamed at the top of my lungs [sorry neighbors!] when I heard Iñárritu‘s name called out… I was ecstatic still, I did NOT see Birdman‘s Best Picture win coming …
WAHOOO!!!! #Birdman wins!! #Oscars2015
Red Carpet Stuff
Firstly, can someone explain what the heck is going on here?? John Travolta is feelin’ frisky tonight eh? Scarlett Johansson‘s post-baby figure is PHENOMENAL! Dayum girl, and that haircut is bad ass!!
These two dresses are my two favorites of the night:
Lupita Nyong’O was my red carpet fave last year too. Wow she’s still the reigning queen of the red carpet with this amazing custom-made pearl gown. YOWZA!! Can’t beat her pearl dress, but it’s her elegant swagger that makes her so dazzling.
Yet another gorgeous new mom,Rosamund Pike just had a baby back in December!! She’s wearing the color of blood for her first Oscar nomination, how appropriate! She looks absolutely stunning and I LOVE the rose textures all over her gown.
A few other favorites …
Dapper men on the red carpet!
Look at the three dapper Chris-es in the center (Evans, Pratt & Pine), hmmm where’s Hemsworth??
#Birdman‘s @MichaelKeaton and #Selma star David Oyelowo share a moment on the #Oscars red carpet. pic.twitter.com/8TfxqC6Feh
— Variety (@Variety) February 23, 2015
Forget best-dressed peoples… these two ladies WON the red carpet with their unabashed display of affection. LOVE the spontaneity of this shot, I didn’t know Emma Stone & Jennifer Aniston are best buds, VERY cool!
Favorite Speeches:
.@PattyArquette can have another award for that speech. pic.twitter.com/bqgJCzKgx6 — Mashable (@mashable) February 23, 2015
“We made a film, black and white, about the need for silence and withdrawal from the world and contemplation, and here we are at this epicenter of noise and all the tension… Life is full of surprises” — Pawel Pawlikowski, director of IDA
By far the funniest speech of the night, can’t blame him for his exuberance. I kind of feel guilty for not having seen IDA yet.
The disclosures that Edward Snowden reveals don’t only expose a threat to our privacy but to our democracy itself,” – Citizenfour’s Lauren Poitras
.@johnlegend moves the crowd to tears with his powerful Oscars speech. pic.twitter.com/UhmNezO1zN
— Mashable (@mashable) February 23, 2015
Now, I wasn’t rooting for him but I have to admit I was moved by Eddie Redmayne’s ecstatic and his can’t-believe-I-actually-won reaction when he gripped his Oscar tightly in his hand. I predicted he’d win and I knew that no matter how much I wanted Michael Keaton to win, it just wouldn’t be in the cards. But hey, the dude seems cool about it. I think Eddie wanted to win more badly than anyone else.
Two Mexicans in a row, that’s suspicious, no? – Alexandro G. Iñárritu
Hilarious nod to his pal Alfonso Cuarón who deservedly won last year for Gravity, in case some of you forgot.
“I pray that we can find and build the government that we deserve. And the ones that live in this country, who are part of the latest generation of immigrants in this country, I just pray that they can be treated with the same dignity and respect of the ones who came before and built this incredible immigrant nation.”
What a great come back to Sean Penn’s uncalled for ‘green card’ comment [see below under WORST moments]. Seriously, I thought I couldn’t dislike a guy more, but Penn is relentless in being so unlikable.
Fave Moments
The LEGO Movie‘s Everything is Awesome musical number is so exuberantly fun and joyful! Some of the dancers came out carrying the LEGO version of the Oscar statuettes in response to their egregious snub. Take THAT the Academy!
Common and John Legend‘s performance of GLORY… it was a glorious performance. I know people are mocking the standing ovation and people tearing up over that song, but it’s uncalled for. The song is genuinely moving rendition of an important and VERY timely film. It’s a well-deserved win and followed by a defiant speech.
WHOA!! I didn’t see THIS coming …
I have no idea what is going on right now… #LadyGaga singing #TheSoundOfMusic & I’m actually liking it #Oscars2015 — FlixChatter (@FlixChatter) February 23, 2015
I can’t say I’m a big fan of Lady Gaga so I had no idea she could sing so beautifully! What’s even more beautiful is the Dame herself Julie Andrews coming on stage looking genuinely verklempt over Gaga’s performance and hugged her. LOVE it!
Glom Gazingo! Idina Menzel, aka Adele Dazeem got her revenge on John Travolta. But this hilarious moment is also one of the creepiest. What’s w/ all the face-touching John??
Hands down my favorite moment ever from last night:
Alejandro G. Inarritu and Michael Keaton onstage for #BirdmanMovie win pic.twitter.com/D6T5AN4qMz — JoBlo.com (@joblocom) February 23, 2015
So how did NPH do as host?
Can’t say I’m impressed with Neil Patrick Harris. I think I only laughed a couple of times as he seemed so self-aware all night that the joke just seemed off. Even when he showed up in his tighty whities as a spoof to Birdman, it didn’t feel all that spontaneous compared to last year’s pizza delivery thing. I definitely like Ellen more as host, I just think she is funny without trying too hard. Oh and I didn’t care for his subtle-not-so-subtle ‘treason’ jab against Ed Snowden after Citizenfour won Best Documentary.
I did enjoy his ‘Oscar prediction’ bit but I think that’s due to the Oscar writers kind of summarizing the most amusing moments of the night.
Oh and THIS moment with David Oyelowo is pretty cute.
“Now you like him” Mwahahaha!! Good one NPH! #DavidOyelowo does have a fabulous voice! #Oscars2015
Worst Moments:
Sean Penn making us wait for the final award of the night, Best Picture, only to be followed by a distasteful *joke* about green card, sheesh! Yes I know he worked with Iñárritu on 21 Grams so the two are likely friends, but still, it’s just inappropriate and offensive.
Seeing this pic of Robin Williams… still can’t believe he’s gone 😦
So did you watch the Oscars last night? Thoughts on the winners and what’s your pick of best/worst moments?
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64 thoughts on “Oscars 2015 – Recap, Reflections on Best & Worst Moments”
It’s only just morning here so I missed the ceremony but nice to see the final list of winners and fun to read your summary. As much as I enjoyed Birdman I was rooting for Boyhood and Linklater, but never mind, Birdman’s a very good and very distinctive film. (I do think there’s a tendency for the Academy to go for films that are somehow about the movie industry at the moment, as that’s 3 out of 4 of recent winners falling into that category.) Disappointed that Dick Pope didn’t win either, but if I sound down about it all please bear in mind I’ve just woken up and I didn’t actually watch the ceremony! Happy with all 4 actor wins though; haven’t seen Still Alice but I’m glad for Julianne Moore and it sounds as if she deserves it.
February 23, 2015 at 00:53 Reply
ps this is the first re-cap on my reader list – well done Ruth!
Hi Stu! I don’t usually finished up my recap this quickly but since I was live-tweeting, I ended up blogging it *live* as well 😀 I think it’s good that two imaginative and innovative films, albeit VERY different in style and tone, were neck and neck up until the last minute. Interesting that the Academy went w/ films about the movie industry, i.e. HUGO, The Artist, but even as far back as Sunset Blvd, that topic’s been popular w/ the voters.
Yes I haven’t seen Still Alice but I don’t mind Moore winning, though I was pulling for Rosamund. Thanks for being the first commenter Stu! 😀
OK, John Travolta was beyond creepy. It looked like he was molesting the ladies. He really needs to stop with the facelifts on his wig.
I wasn’t surprised by the wins but my dad was pissed that Eddie Redmayne won over Michael Keaton. I was like “boo!” Yet, he was happy that Inarritu as he’s happy that another Mexican won an Oscar. Let’s get Guillermo del Toro to win the next one so it will be a three-peat for Mexico.
Hi Steven! Yeah, Travolta or Glom Gazingo needs to contain himself. He looked like a botch LEGO creation too, what’s up w/ that??!
I probably would’ve been booing Redmayne but I saw Theory of Everything this weekend and y’know what, as much as I LOVE Keaton, I do think both of them are excellent. Plus it seemed that Redmayne was genuinely over the moon w/ the win so that was quite moving. He is right that he was lucky to have gotten such an extraordinary part. Inarritu’s both appearances on stage were fun to watch, very happy w/ Birdman winning!!
The Hot Rod
Great wrap, Ruth. Myself, I was utterly floored by NPH’s complete lack of….. anything – hosting the Oscars should have been cream for him, but he fell utterly flat. By the time he made any good jokes, the rot had already set in.
I loved the Idina Menzel bit with Travolta, thought both of them had obviously had enough of the constant reminders, and needed to do something to close the book on that moment. Doing what they did will hopefully put an end to one of Travolta’s more embarrassing moments.
Hi Rodney, it was fun live-tweeting again w/ you! Yeah, NPH just wasn’t funny or interesting at all, I hope he won’t host again. Maybe he was good at the Tony’s but now it’s even hard to imagine that.
Yeah, Dazeem & Gazingo moment is hilarious, but dampened by Travolta’s utterly creepy face-touching fiasco. I think the whole room and people watching everywhere were like “Let her goooooo…”
Last time I touched a woman’s face like that I think I ended up in hospital. 😉
Since the Oscars was on at 1am UK time and we don’t have live TV in our house I didn’t watch any of it but reading your post kind of makes me feel like I have been part of the best bits. John Travolta is such a creepy, creepy man. *Shudder*. I’m pretty indifferent to the results. I would have liked to have seen Boyhood win more awards but Birdman was good too.
Hi Abbi! I’m sure you’ve seen plenty of pics of Travolta (I’m gonna call him Gazingo from now on) and he is utterly creepy indeed. He already looked that way, but his behavior just made your skin crawl. I really was floored that Birdman win as I predicted it’d have gone to Boyhood as Inarritu’s got Best Director. But I’ve been #TeamBirdman from the start so I’m a happy camper!
daveackackattack
Nice summation Ruth. I wasn’t pulling for anyone in particular this year, other than maybe J.K. Simmons, so I wasn’t as invested as other years.
NPH was just OK. I still yearn for Billy Crystal but I’m old school. At least it wasn’t as bad as Seth MacFarlane’s or Letterman’s years. Even though Penn knows Iñárritu I thought he could have come up with something classier to say but then again we’re talking about Sean Penn here. The acting categories sure seemed like locks, didn’t they? Especially after I finally saw Redmayne’s performance on Saturday. I thought he truly deserved to win. How about Meryl with her “you go girl” stance when Patricia Arquette was giving her equal wage speech. Travolta couldn’t have been creepier as ninvoid99 said. I thought the jab by NPH at the end about the face touching was hilarious. LOL. The “stay weird” speech by Graham Moore for The Imitation Game was particularly moving. I was only slightly surprised Lady Gaga knocked it out of the park. While she does push the envelope she IS a genuinely talented writer/performer/singer. The Steve Carell/seat filler bit made me laugh. “Ed Norton—he’s right over there.” Glad to see Whiplash and The Grand Budapest Hotel clean up in the technical and production design categories respectively. I thought Hans Zimmer was genuinely happy to see Desplat win for Best Score. From a technical standpoint did you notice there was confetti that kept falling from the ceiling and people walking in the background of the shots? Overall the whole shebang was just so-so.
Lastly it’s a shame they didn’t have time to add one of my favorite documentarians, Bruce Sinofsky (Brothers Keeper, The Paradise Lost trilogy and Some Kind Of Monster), to the in memoriam list. He died on Saturday of complications from diabetes. I highly recommend seeing the Paradise Lost trilogy if you don’t mind the difficult subject matter. Originally aired on HBO, the Peabody Award winning docs are not for the faint of heart but are absolutely a fascinating look at our justice system gone horribly wrong.
Hello Dave! I hear ya, if it’s the Emmy’s then you’ll definitely have more people you’re invested in 😛
I like Billy Crystal too, I mean he is a showman who’s also effortlessly funny. I also like Ellen as I happen to find her hilarious. Yeah I just saw Redmayne’s performance this past weekend so it was fresh in my head. I was still rooting for Keaton but I think Redmayne was also deserving of a win. Oh yeah, that moment Meryl cheering for Arquette’s speech was cool and y’know what, she’s right about the lack of women’s equality in Hollywood (or just in the world in general). I love it when fellow nominees look genuinely supportive to the winner, as Zimmer did w/ Desplat. I mean, it took a real confidence and humility to be able to cheer on someone else.
Hey thanks for the recommendation on that documentary, sounds intriguing!
Three outta four predictions right for Birdman 😀 I’d have picked it for best director too but I didn’t realise it got that nom. Nice round-up, I’m not a big fan of awards stuff so its nice to have an easily digestible run-down
Hi Jordan! Yeah, Inarritu was up for Best Director as well and I’m glad he got it! I’m really glad this is the end of a long stretch, now we can focus on bombastic Summer movies 😛
Fabulous wrap up Ruth! Absolutely love how you broke the ceremonies down.
Obviously we don’t agree on “Birdman” but so many other things you said I 100 agree with. NPH was all over the place and as a whole I wasn’t that impressed with him. And my gosh, that was a side of Lady Gaga I didn’t know existed. I literally sat with my mouth wide open. Wow!
I do have to say I was a bit surprised to see Eddie Redmayne win. It was the only prediction from the big six categories I missed. I too was rooting for Keaton but Redmayne was really good!
I will say this about the “Glory” performance, it was a pretty incredible production. I didn’t know people were mocking the crowd’s reactions. That’s unfortunate because I would never assume on people’s emotional reactions to something like that. As for the song, it is absolutely beautiful when John Legend is singing but Common just kills the song for me (and not in a good way).
All in all it was a fun night though, wasn’t it? The Oscars are far from perfect, but its so much fun to focus on movies and have some great after-discussions with pals.
Hi Keith! It’s a lot easier to do this WHILST I was watching the thing. Fun live-tweetin’ w/ you too 😀
As I mentioned to Stu, I’m just glad that both Birdman & Boyhood are both imaginative and inventive. Having just seen Theory of Everything, I’d even say Keaton and Redmayne both were exceptional, I wanted Keaton to win more as he’s been overlooked so many times before. I sure hope this would mean more prominent roles for him in the near future!
As for the Glory performance, well I saw on Twitter people were mocking the shots of people tearing up after it. I didn’t like how they singled out Oyelowo and the camera lingered on him for so long, like putting him on the spot, y’know. I do think people were genuinely moved by that whole rendition which was beautifully done.
Yeah, I like the *sporting event* aspect of these award shows. It’s definitely more fun to share w/ friends & fellow movie lovers!
Such an awesome write up! ScarJo was amazing, Travolta was scary! Glory was the best moment of the night, for me, and BIRDMAN!!!!!
Thanks Drew! I’ll be over to your site to check your recap too later tonight. YES for Birdman, glad for the double win at the end, wahoo! It’d have been nice to see Keaton too but that’s ok, even Keaton himself seems content w/ it. Glory was powerfully moving indeed!
I too wasn’t that impressed by Neil Patrick Harris, although yes he did amuse me by reading those jokes on cards at the end which commented on the show overall.
There were indeed some memorable messages in some of the speeches, by Simmons(remember your parents), Arquette(equal pay for women), John Legend(more black men are in correctional control now than were enslaved in 1850), Graham Moore(overcoming suicide), Iñárritu(about Mexicans), and others you mentioned.
I agree Lady Gaga was amazing, maybe she should do more musical stuff in future
Hi Chris! Yeah, hope we have another host next year. There are some good speeches, but my fave is Iñárritu’s as he’s so hilarious! I agree Gaga was amazing, that’s a whole different side of her I’ve never seen before.
Hi Ruth, great wrap up. You predicted well, yes? I didn’t have a problem with any of the results even that Michael K. didn’t win. I loved that he was laid back–I don’t think it bothered him much. Glad for the back to back wins for Iñárritu and I was very happy to see Julie Andrews and Shirley MacLaine grace the stage. I was bored, frankly, for the most part. I thought the first opening production was great and was bored until the final 6 were announced.
Hi Cindy! Yeah I love seeing Andrews and MacLaine on stage, that’s so cool! Did you enjoy Lady Gaga’s rendition? I didn’t even know she could sing so well. I LOVE Sound of Music so that was quite a treat. There were some boring parts in the middle, but it’s ok as I have my laptop with me for live tweeting 😀
Alex Withrow (@shiftingPersona)
Great recap! I love that Keaton was able to say a few words during the Best Picture speech. Man deserved it. And yeah, NPH was just too bland. Very few of his bits landed. I mean, making fun of Reese Witherspoon’s name… that’s such a grandfather joke.
Hello Alex! Hopefully soon you’d be in attendance at the Oscars? Dream big, right? 😀 Yeah, I thought the jokes are just lazy, that bit making fun of Oprah being rich also fell flat.
Great score Ruth! Gotta say I missed it, but picked it up this morning. Boyhood was officially robbed. The Oscars get it wrong -AGAIN!
Hi Mark! Ummm, no I don’t think Boyhood was robbed, I’m Team Birdman so I’m thrilled that it won. I do think both that and Birdman are worthy contenders and both are imaginative.
Well, everyone has an opinion!
Yes we do and we can’t always agree on everything, which makes it all the more fun to talk about movies right? 😉
Quite right 🙂
I was taken by a few moments. The best speech of the night was, without a doubt, from the writer of the screenplay for The Imitation Game (his name escapes me). He started out a little rattled, but then gained composure and gave some wise words to the people at home who have struggled with depression or have thought of suicide.
I was surprised by the homage to The Sound of Music. I don’t think I’ve ever liked a performance by Lady Gaga until this one, and to see her hug it out with Julie Andrews was the biggest kind of endorsement she could have gotten.
I was also creeped out by John Travolta who can’t seem to get a PR break lately. He tried to make fun of his introduction to Idina last year, but just made it worse by being very awkward and grabbing her face….oh Hollywood actors…
I agree with most of your other thoughts even though I’d have preferred Boyhood to take the prize. It was such a labor of love that film, and the performances were all so natural. I really don’t think Linklater will get another chance like that one to take the award. In any case, Inarritu was right to say that the only and best judge of a work of art is time, and Boyhood may, after all, get the recognition it deserves years from now.
Hi Niels! I never liked Gaga before either but her performance blew me away. Dame Julie Andrews looked genuinely moved by it, too.
Travolta is definitely the creepiest guy ever and why is he even still invited to these things? I don’t even know what he’s done lately, other than his infamous Adele Dazeem fiasco.
I still need to see Boyhood, but to me, simply doing an experimental style of filming something in the course of 12 years doesn’t automatically mean it deserves an Oscar. I think every film is a labor of love of the filmmaker, there are lots of challenges w/ Birdman that Inarritu faced as well, and surely the same could be said w/ the rest.
I know, Penn was so lame. It was just painful. I know Inarittu thought it was funny but it was just distasteful to make this joke at all much less at such a moment, why the hell did they got him to present it anyways? I really don’t understand what Theron sees in him. It’s so odd and stupid Keaton didn’t win, so much of Birdman’s success lies in his performance.
Yeah, I wish they had invited some other person to present. I mean why not Benicio Del Toro who’s also in 21 Grams or Brad Pitt who’s in Babel?? Those two have more class obviously. I really don’t know what Theron sees in him, I mean if I were her I’d be scared she’d end up like Madonna or worse!
It’s such a bummer Keaton didn’t win. It’s nice to see him speak during the film’s acceptance speech though, Inarritu obviously realized as we do that he’s the major reason the film worked beautifully.
Nice write up as always Ruth, as someone who doesn’t care about the show, I was hoping there would be some big “controversies” or something. But the most “controversy” thing was Penn making some lame jokes, lol. I guess I’m a little surprised that Boyhood and American Sniper didn’t make a splash at the event, BOYHOOD seems to be all that was talked about before awards season began. Personally I have no desire to see a movie about some boy growing up.
PrairieGirl
Hey Ted, totally agree with you on Boyhood… I have a younger brother, so I’ve already seen it 😉
ideasblog123
Yeah, just because it took 12 years to finish the movie doesn’t mean it’s some sort of a masterpiece. I was also a boy so I don’t need to experience some other dude’s life growing up, ha ha.
Ahah yeah, I still haven’t seen Boyhood either Ted, for the exact same reason. Penn was super lame though, his *joke* is distasteful, but then again what do you expect from a jerk like him [shrug]
Yeah I don’t need to spend nearly 3 hours watching the life of some kid growing up, I already experienced that myself. As for Penn, I’m not the biggest fan of his either but I won’t be surprised if that “offensive” joke was thought of my him and the director, I mean they’re good friends and he’s not offended by it. Personally I don’t have any issues with it, my buddies and I always make off color jokes to each other, some will find them offensive but it’s something most guys do.
BTW, that’s also me responding to Becky’s comment, I’m running a blog for my work so I’m on WordPress constantly. I have to remember to switch my username when I comments on this site. LOL.
Hey Ted, good to know Ideasblog is you, must be great to get paid working on a blog (grin).
Consumed by Film
Terrific recap Ruth. I thought a lot of the winners were fair but I’m one of those in the Boyhood camp. Disappointed it never won Best Picture or Director. I feel bad that Linklater never got his chance to go up on stage and thank everyone/recognise the achievement etc. Ah well. That rendition of Glory was something else, right? Wow.
I know Team Boyhood is disappointed, and even though I’m Team Birdman, I was truly surprised that it didn’t win. I thought it’d be a split that Best Director would go to Inarritu & Boyhood gets BP. I do agree the GLORY rendition is a major highlight, as well as the Lady Gaga Sound of Music tribute!
Yep, I thought they were going to split it too. I’m not a Gaga fan but she was great!
Hey Ruth! LOVED Gaga. Not so much NPH, I was pretty disappointed. I think the writing was partly to blame, and I think as the night wore on he started to lose more and more confidence, was less likely to improvise, make off the cuff remarks, etc. Definitely bring back Ellen next year. That woman is a complete natural.
Surprised that Keaton didn’t pick up Best Actor, especially considering Birdman cleaned up with Best Pic, Director and Screenplay. Seems a bit odd. Though I do think Redmayne deserved it, too.
As for Penn, what an absolute arse. I actually cringed in my seat waiting for him to read the winner.
And great recap by the way! I was following your live tweets too. Twitter was almost more entertaining than the awards ceremony itself last night.
Hello there V! Glad we agree about NPH, yeah I don’t mind seeing ELLEN again, she’s effortlessly funny and jovial. I don’t mind if the Chris-es take turns hosting: Evans, Pratt and Pike I mean, I think those three could do a fine job 😉
I think Keaton winning would’ve made the most sense as he’s the major reason the film worked. But I can’t honestly say Redmayne didn’t deserve it though. Plus it is a flashier role that Oscar usually go for. Yep, don’t care about Penn, never did, wish he’d never get invited again.
Live tweeting is fun, you should join in more often V!
The three Chris-es hosting, eh? Sounds like quite the delicious plan, Ruth. 😉 I like it.
We can’t have enough eye candy, right? We can make it a foursome too w/ Chris Hemsworth though I really can’t imagine he’d be a good host, unless if he’s shirtless the entire time, mwahahaha!
HAHA! Oh, I could certainly live with an added Chris in the form of a shirtless Chris Hemsworth. He wouldn’t even have to talk, he could just stand off to one side of the stage, shirtless, maybe waving his hammer around. ;D
Mwahahaha!! Waving his hammer around… now you are talking about Mjölnir now right? 😉
*Teehee*
… Of course! 😀
Just checking to make sure 😉 We should pitch this idea to The Academy, V!!
It certainly has merit! We’ll be rich, rich I tells ya!
Oh is that Lady Gaga. She’s a fashion chameleon and I seem to have a hard time recognizing her even though I’m usually good with faces. She does have an amazing voice, she did a live duet with Tony Bennett at the Grammy’s and it sounded like a perfect studio recording but it wasn’t.
Anyways, I thought The Imitation Game was alright but I was hoping that Whiplash would take the best adapted screenplay award instead. I actually didn’t watch the Oscars so thanks for the great recap and photos! Loving ScarJo’s hair due! 😀
I was floored by Gaga’s demure appearance and her beautiful voice! I should look up her duet w/ Tony Bennett now.
I wasn’t rooting for Imitation Game for Best Screenplay either, but it seems that Oscar is spreading the love so that each film has at least one award this year. Yeah, ScarJo looked phenomenal!
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Great recap! I was actually pretty bored with the ceremony, but I was also pretty bored with the year in general. Loved seeing J.K. Simmons and Eddie Redmayne…both had brilliant speeches! And, I also surprisingly loved Gaga! What a classic moment!
Hi Courtney! Yeah there are some boring moments in Oscar, that’s why I always have my laptop with me so I can do other things. Live tweeting makes it fun though. I think there are some brilliant speeches that night, though Redmayne was more nervous and frantic. Gaga was definitely a highlight for me too!
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Great post Ruth! Being in the UK I missed the ceremony – I would have loved to hear GaGa though! I think all her attention on costumes and ‘show’ makes it easy to forget what a good singer she actually is. As for the awards, I’m ecstatic that Birdman took home four awards! Thrilled for Iñárritu that he got Director, Screenplay and Picture. I might have liked Dick Pope to win Cinematography but Lubezki was a fine choice too. So pleased for Redmayne and Simmons and very much looking forward to seeing Moore in Still Alice when it’s released here in a few weeks. Oh and I love that pic of Aniston and Emma Stone, love those two!
Hi Natalie! Here’s the full performance of Gaga at the Oscars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqjgyM6gYmA I thought she was spot on, and this coming from a huge fan of Sound of Music! Glad to hear you’re Team Birdman too! Dick Pope did Mr Turner right? I haven’t seen that one yet.
Still Alice hasn’t opened wide yet but yeah I’m curious to check that one too!
Novroz
Thank you for the recap Ruth 🙂
I haven’t watched Oscar in ages so I am always happy to read a summary of it. I already have The Imitation Game and Birdman 🙂 Just need to find time to watch them.
Hi Nov! Oh you should see both of them soon, esp Birdman!
Disappointed in NPH. He looked, acted and sounded totally bored the whole night, hardly even cracked a smile. Too bad, I really like him. Yes, bring back Ellen. Glad to see The Imitation Game won something, at least, for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Hi Becky! Yeah NPH did look like he’s bored that night, which made him boring as well. I think you love Imitation Game much more than I did. I think it warrants the nom but I don’t know about the win.
Awesome recap! I was thrilled for Birdman, which doesn’t feel like a Best Picture winner at all. NPH wasn’t the worst host in recent memory, but I hope they go with someone else next year. John Travolta should totally come back again. He’s made some interesting blunders these past two ceremonies.
I’m glad Birdman ended up winning. I didn’t think The Academy would go for such a bold and imaginative film but I’m glad they did! Yep, NPH has got to go but you’re right, Travolta’s blunders are actually entertaining, ahah.
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May 20, 2013 | 2013 Fantasy Football, Break Out Season Review | 13 Comments
by: Sky
Over the course of the off-season we’ll be looking back at some of the major players who ‘broke out’ or outperformed their ADP by a drastic amount in the hopes that we can get a feel for what their 2013 fantasy football season holds and whether the break out is here to stay. Today the review subject is Kyle Rudolph.
There were a lot of breakout Tight Ends in 2012 – Dennis Pitta and Heath Miller come to mind – but I don’t know if I will be covering all of them so I wanted to highlight a guy we talked about in pre-season as a 2012 fantasy sleeper in Kyle Rudolph. Kyle finished tied for second for touchdowns scored on the year among tight ends with Jimmy Graham and only 1 ahead of Heath. However, Kyle played the whole season unlike the other two so I’m going to say he really finished 4th. But outside of the touchdowns, there was still plenty to like about Rudolph’s season and also plenty to hate. With that let’s take a look back on his 2012 break out season and see how it holds up for 2013 fantasy football…
Weeks 1-4: 15 rec, 23 targets, 146 rec yards, 3 touchdowns, 40.1 total points – Rudolph really got off to a strong start in 2012, when he scored at least 9 points in his first three games with the crescendo one being a 2 touchdown performance against tough SF defense. Of course, his 4 week was bordering on zero with only 2 catches for 8 yards. I wish I weren’t about to write this nearly the exact same way 4 times but well…yeah.
Weeks 5-9: 12 rec, 24 targets, 96 rec yards, 2 touchdowns, 27.6 total points – Here’s where Kyle entered the dead zone for a little bit. Though he more than made up for week 4’s paltry output with back-to-back games with a touchdown, he followed it up by dropping one of this three goose eggs on the season against the Cardinals. Then made matters worse by turning a good matchup against the Buccs – a team that ranked 4th in points against for opposing TE – in a 2 catch, 17 yard effort. The bloom of the start of the season started to wear off a little here. It’s also good to note that the Cardinals game is the start of the Adrian Peterson end of season run. AP would go on to average 159.8 yards per game over the final 10 games of the season which would have a huge effect on the passing game from then on out.
Weeks 10-13: 18 rec, 28 targets, 170 rec yards, 3 touchdowns, 44 total points – Oddly enough, the start to Rudolph’s best fantasy stretch of the season started with another of his goose eggs @SEA and probably led to him being sat or dropped in following weeks. Of course, Percy Harvin went down during this game which led to 3 straight games with a touchdown and the most consistent stretch of the year. However, it’s in his numbers during this span we start to notice a trend. We notice that Rudolph becomes a third of Christian Ponder’s passing yardage (read: predictable) and that Ponder is only averaging 166 yards a game passing during that same time span.
Weeks 14-17: 8 rec, 18 targets, 81 rec yards, 1 touchdown, 18.1 total points – Clearly the predictability without Harvin in the lineup and the run-heavy offense led by AP’s run at Eric Dickerson’s record became a huge drawback for Kyle and his owners to finish out the year. Kyle only had one more fantasy-worthy start to round out the year but given the tough slate – only Houston was a good matchup for opposing TEs and it’s the one he took advantage of – plus the aforementioned trends, it’s really hard to fault him too much. Of course, that’s small consolation to anyone who started him during the playoffs.
Conclusion: Kyle’s going to need some help to build on this breakout season. Christian Ponder needs to be a better quarterback overall. Meanwhile, Greg Jennings needs to return to form and Cordarrelle Patterson needs to learn some of the intricacies of the game quickly. Adrian Peterson’s skills should do more good than harm for Rudolph if Ponder can improve. As it was, Kyle ranked high in a lot of key stats amongst Tight Ends: 5th for target percentages for his respective team (19.4%), tied for second for red zone targets (17), and was first in terms of red zone percentage targets for his team (28.3%). All these numbers are a sign of someone who could and should be a top 5 Tight End for years to come if things can fall into place the right way. Well I wish I could lie to you and say we’re seeing a sneak peak of things to come but I think we’re just seeing the peak if his team stays with Ponder. Growth needs to come from QB, not TE for this Red-Nosed Viking so I can’t in good conscience push his 2013 numbers much higher than what we’ve seen.
Projections: 60 rec, 570 rec yards, 0 rushing yards, 10 total touchdowns
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Targaryen says:
May 20, 2013 at 8:49 am (link)
Would you rather keep Gonzo in a Dynasty league that scores 1.5 ppr for TEs. I have a mind to trade him for Rudolph if I could get better draft position in the draft coming up. 3 round rookie draft is complete but the left over rookies& FAs draft is in August. I already have Gates & Stocker in my taxi. Your thoughts, Sky?
In a dynasty I like that trade for you. Go Rudolph.
May 21, 2013 at 9:40 pm (link)
@Sky: Thanks. He wasn’t interested. I get it. Didn’t know his value had cloned do high. What about Davis?
May 21, 2013 at 10:11 pm (link)
Hey Targaryen; since we’re still talking IDP, I’d still hit up Kevin on is post.
May 20, 2013 at 10:11 am (link)
@Targaryen:
Dynasty guy agrees, ADP in startup drafts has Rudolph way ahead of Tony G who’s looking at 1-2 years of production left. At 23 Rudolph is a long term guy that I want on my teams. Do it
ncviking says:
That’s the million dollar question,is Ponder going to have that break out season?We have to remember that Percy played like gang busters and Ponder did to early in the year.They were even talking about how great Ponder was playing.Percy got hurt and Ponder went in the tank.AP carriedthe Vikings for the rest of the season until those last 4 games.I just think that Ponder and the offensive coordinator could not make the adjustments needed till the last 4 games of the season that the Vikings won to make the playoffs.Prediction.Because of the additions of Jenkins,Patterson and whoever else the Vikings add to the mix,Rudolph will have his best season to date and so will Ponder.The other question,will there be enough touches for Rudolph because of all the other playmakers on the Vikings Squad?
I wouldn’t go so far as to say Ponder was breaking out moreso than he played steady which isn’t all that bad of a thing. But given his best statistical games were against extremely weak secondaries early on in the year (TEN, WAS, IND, & JAC), I still don’t have a huge trust in Ponder in terms of having any form of breakout season.
I think Percy being gone will actually help the team and Ponder in certain ways. The rumors were he put a lot of demand on Ponder to get thrown to. Could help Ponder mature by not feeling that type of pressure from inside the huddle and having a veteran WR like Jennings on board. Rudolph was still one of the top Redzone targets last year despite all that so in terms of touches and targets, I’m not too worried about Rudolph on that front.
kalone says:
So now that Coples is classified as a linebacker, it seems like his value is shot to hell. I have an offer of the 3.10 pick in a 16-team dynasty league for Coples, and I’m leaning toward taking it. I’m also relatively deep at LB with Derrick Johnson, Von Miller, Dannel Ellerbe and Erin Henderson, with Nick Barnett, Daryl Smith and Brian Orakpo backing them up (deep rosters).
Thoughts on the trade? Odds that Coples turns into a middle-class Von Miller?
I see you put this on our IDP expert’s – Kevin Kumpf – post. It’s really his area, I’ll let him take it.
Billy Schwandt says:
Seems like the first part of the season went well for Ponder then after Harvin was lost and maybe a little before Ponder went in to a slump. The last 4 games that were a must win and all god teams he was 4 td and 1 int. So if he continues to grow and no reason to think he will not with his 3 year coming up this team the Vikings could be something !!! SKOL VIKINGS!!!!
Ha, I hear ya. I look at him more as a guy who if he becomes Alex Smith circa 2011, the Vikes should be happy and be a decent squad but for fantasy purposes, he’s off the radar except for really deep leagues.
The Talented Mr. Dope Man says:
sky, any good resource to show who is projected to act as each teams kick / punt returner? IDP dynasty league that we just added kick / punt return points for. Want to key in on some defensive players that return kicks. specifically cornerbacks.
I always do a new search every year for various depth charts to get a feel. If memory serves correctly, fftoolbox is pretty good with their depth charts but don’t hold me to that.
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Re: The 2020 thread....
Quote from: Relaxer on April 04, 2019, 02:45:26 pm
Quote from: sweetcell on April 04, 2019, 02:29:24 pm
TL;DR: we're all jerks.
That was a pretty good post, but to end with we're all jerks is kind of like Trump saying there were some very fine people on both sides in Charlottesville. Space did his homophobic asshole schtick and I called him out on it. He responded by saying that I'm being a politically correct idiot and a fundamentalist religious idiot, which is exactly what Trump would say. So the lesson from Space is, "when I'm making my hilarious homophobic or racist jokes, you're being a fragile snowflake if it bothers you and here's my progressive resume that I'll dick-wave around."
But yeah, we're both to blame here. I'll be a SJW and Space can be a toxic piece of shit. And I doubt anybody would argue with that.
How is calling someone named Buttigieg "Buttplug" homophobic?
It's asshole like you who are going to get Trump re-elected.
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um relaxer...you need to relax
Ilhan Omar got in trouble for implying that US support of Israel is directly related to the influence of jewish money.
as with much things...this is nuanced
but, I'm totally with you
1. I think Israel and Jewish people in general are great...but the are not above reproach and criticism. For some reason we are in this place where any commentary is Anti-Semitic and it's BS. I think they have some very Right-Wing policies I don't agree with, I am very opposed to their settlement/occupation tactic and think that the Israel Lobby exerts power on congress I would say is greater than the NRA as they greatly influence both sides.
2. Omar is a target for a long list of things (mostly from the right): a woman, a monitory, Somalian born immigrant who was granted Assulym ...and most importantly a visible (hijab) member of a religion that the right/faux news has labeled that every member is a terroists:
“Fox & Friends,” co-host Brian Kilmeade claimed in 2010 that “all terrorists are Muslims.”
“Muslim immigration means more Islamic terrorism,” said Pamela Geller on Sean Hannity’s show in 2017.
Fox News’ perpetuation of anti-Muslim hysteria include pushing the conspiracy that Sharia, a religious framework that Muslims adhere to in everyday life, is set to take over the U.S. government and replace it with a violent, backward legal framework. (No national Muslim organization has ever called for Sharia to supersede American courts. In fact, the sheer idea goes against how Sharia actually works.)
Newt Gingrich said “test every person here who is of a Muslim background, and if they believe in Sharia, they should be deported,” as he told the network’s Sean Hannity.
I mean it's one thing for some white person to criticize Israel....but a African American Muslim woman in congress...time for the pitchforks
Just give it to me
I am so clueless...without getting graphic what are buttplugs for? I am racking my brain but I am not coming up with anything
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Fingers crossed I didn't miss a Julian's America post about them when I was on board hiatus
Quote from: hutch on April 04, 2019, 03:35:49 pm
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I don't belong here.
i strongly recommend that you google "buttplug".
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Here's a good one. Note: Surprisingly fairly safe for work. Note #2: I am not at work today.
https://www.shapeways.com/product/GEA27G36B/drumpf-plug?optionId=59356798&li=more-from-shop
It sounds kind of scary....
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definition of a butt plug . . . about eight inches. try it; you'll agree.
you really think the liberals with all their tattoos and macbook pros would be better at the meme game....but this one made me chuckle
PETE, PETE, PETE, PETE, PETE, PETE, PETE, PETE, PETE, PETE, PETE, PETE, PETE
Ok...good response to the previous post
heck...why stop at felons who did their time from voting...
Bernie Sanders: Felons should be able to vote while in prison
this is not going to be an issue that most people can get behind
I think it would be easy to paint dems as 'doing what ever they can do to win' rather then helping out those who did their time
unlike the GOP tactics which are close to criminal and definitely in the spirit of cheating to win
but I did learn this Vermont and Maine are the only states to allow felons currently serving their sentences to vote.
and didn't know the actual details on this until today Voting rights in 36 states and the District of Columbia are restored to felons after they’ve completed the sentences, with the laws varying to factor in parole and probation.
and that it was on the docket in Iowa
Iowa GOP Gov. Kim Reynolds is pushing for a constitutional amendment to allow convicts to have their voting rights restored after they’ve served their sentences. But last week, the Republican-controlled state-Senate torpedoed the plan, likely killing it for the year.
this to is news to me Last April, Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York signed an executive order restoring voting rights for felons on parole. And in 2016, Virginia’s governor at the time, Democrat Terry McAuliffe, took executive action to restore voting rights to former felons
Has me curious how many people have been given rights to vote since 2016...we are talking multiple millions
I know Hutch said they are not a reliable voting bloc....still a lot of citizens who just got their rights restored and may be motivated to exercise that right
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this graph says a lot...not sure how Team trump gets minority voters...but they are running out of whites
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this graph says a lot...
"Eligible" voters does not equal "likely" voters.
27>34
Quote from: walkonbyeeeeeeeee on April 08, 2019, 08:35:23 am
thank ms Hutch for this one....
Pete is a bad ass and speaks with eloquence...as I said before, he may not be 2020...but I predict that he will be the face of the dems in some future elections
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Re: DC Extended Universe THREAD
by YoungJRNYfan » Thu Dec 21, 2017 1:25 pm
The_Noble_Cause wrote: I know all this already. My point is...if the plan was for the movies to be "self-contained", as Young claims, why did The Batman script so heavily involve Deathstroke? Batman was obviously going to build off Deathstroke's appearance in JL (before it cut to ribbons)
I already touched upon this earlier. DC's plan was to set up characters in their team-up films ala BvS and JL to get them ready for their solo adventures. Instead of building their universe with solo films that led up to their teamups, DC wanted to work in reverse and set up their solo features from their teamups. The Marvel brand is the Avengers universe. Their solo films just add to that continuity. DC was to build their solo; self-contained stories through the Justice League and use Justice League to set up their DC characters. DC is not going to be a Justice League universe ala the Avengers. They are going to be an array of self contained characters from all ranges (including villains) that fit into loose continuity. That was always going to be the plan. Snyder referenced this as a "sandbox" approach.
Affleck's script did involve Deathstroke (and JL was supposed to set up Deathstroke in The Batman), but there's no evidence to support that Reeves WON'T be using Deathstroke for his Bat-universe. Sure he threw away Affleck's script, but that doesn't mean Deathstroke will be thrown out completely (I'm sure we'll be finding out more down the road.) Reeves could just easily work DS into his vision.
Reeves already said that his Batman is apart of the DCEU, it's just going to be a standalone film where it doesn't have to worry about what Superman or even Wonder Woman are doing to set up the next film franchise. Wonder Woman even did this. It was loose with continuity and only referenced a thing here or there to BvS, but that was it. Everything else was standalone territory.
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by verslibre » Fri Dec 22, 2017 3:38 am
YoungJRNYfan wrote: Affleck's script did involve Deathstroke (and JL was supposed to set up Deathstroke in The Batman), but there's no evidence to support that Reeves WON'T be using Deathstroke for his Bat-universe. Sure he threw away Affleck's script, but that doesn't mean Deathstroke will be thrown out completely (I'm sure we'll be finding out more down the road.) Reeves could just easily work DS into his vision.
That's right. Standalone just means self-contained.
And guess what I just read? Deathstroke is again off-limits for Arrow to use. Which obviously means they have plans to use him on the big screen. So Manu Bennett's return last season will be the last time Arrow viewers see that iteration of Slade Wilson...for now.
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by S2M » Fri Dec 22, 2017 3:43 am
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Which leaves him plenty of time to slag on Shannara. That god awful Brooks adaption.
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by Abitaman » Fri Dec 22, 2017 4:03 am
Just saw on superherohype.com where Ben was talking staying with Batman if WB can get some good stories going. He likes his version of the bat, but things need to get moving right along with the right people. Makes sense.
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by YoungJRNYfan » Fri Dec 22, 2017 8:09 am
Ben knows he doesn't have to worry about that shit with Reeves. I'm getting tired of his bullshit. Either shit or get off the pot, Ben..Christ.
by YoungJRNYfan » Fri Dec 22, 2017 11:15 pm
'Mah man..
by The_Noble_Cause » Sat Dec 23, 2017 12:02 am
YoungJRNYfan wrote: I already touched upon this earlier. DC's plan was to set up characters in their team-up films ala BvS and JL to get them ready for their solo adventures. Instead of building their universe with solo films that led up to their teamups, DC wanted to work in reverse and set up their solo features from their teamups. The Marvel brand is the Avengers universe. Their solo films just add to that continuity. DC was to build their solo; self-contained stories through the Justice League and use Justice League to set up their DC characters. DC is not going to be a Justice League universe ala the Avengers. They are going to be an array of self contained characters from all ranges (including villains) that fit into loose continuity. That was always going to be the plan. Snyder referenced this as a "sandbox" approach.
With all due respect, DC Films is in shambles. Berg just got demoted. They are playing it by ear. There is no master plan.
Reeves won't be using Deathstroke. Count on it. Reeves is saying he wants to do something noir-ish and Hitchcockian.
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by Abitaman » Sat Dec 23, 2017 12:08 am
YoungJRNYfan wrote: Ben knows he doesn't have to worry about that shit with Reeves. I'm getting tired of his bullshit. Either shit or get off the pot, Ben..Christ.
Have to say I agree with you....but Ben may see the crap that DC is going through, and doesn't want to commit to something like JL again. I would be pissed to have to go back and reshot a lot of my parts to make it funny. I seem to remember Ben liked Zach's take on stuff.
Even though Reeves is a good director, he may not like where it is going story wise. Then again he may not want the hassle of training and tired of the fanboy crap..who knows.
by verslibre » Sat Dec 23, 2017 4:06 am
The_Noble_Cause wrote:
Berg was not demoted. He's moving into the producer role he's wanted since many months ago. Berg joined WB via New Line.
Deathstroke will likely show up elsewhere. When they say Arrow can't use him any longer, it means they have plans for him.
So what do ya think of the Pacific Rim: Uprising trailer?
by The_Noble_Cause » Sat Dec 23, 2017 4:18 am
verslibre wrote: Berg was not demoted. He's moving into the producer role he's wanted since many months ago. Berg joined WB via New Line.
C'mon dude! Berg is "moving" the same way "Augeri's doctor will monitor his condition to determine when he may be able to rejoin the tour."
Every major trade paper in Hollywood said the guy got sacked.
verslibre wrote: So what do ya think of the Pacific Rim: Uprising trailer?
Looks Transformer-y and overly commercialized. Could still be good even without Del Toro. Rim is one of these interesting films that cleaned up overseas to warrant a sequel. Did just OK stateside.
The_Noble_Cause wrote: Every major trade paper in Hollywood said the guy got sacked.
That's not the rhetoric The Wrap and Deadline used. They reported "Berg will segue into the producer role," adding Emmerich said "[Jon] approached me about this six months ago."
He's not being demoted, fired, or anything like that.
The_Noble_Cause wrote: Looks Transformer-y and overly commercialized. Could still be good even without Del Toro. Rim is one of these interesting films that cleaned up overseas to warrant a sequel. Did just OK stateside.
Shit, who cares. I loved Mobile Suit Gundam and Macross back in the '80s. Just awesome to even get another movie like that. FWIW, I don't like the Transformers franchise one bit. The Rim-bots are way cooler.
verslibre wrote: That's not the rhetoric The Wrap and Deadline used. They reported "Berg will segue into the producer role,"
The Deadline article states: "Variety first reported the news."
So they are just piggybacking off Variety's reporting, which said "DC Shake-Up in the Works After Justice League Stumbles (EXCLUSIVE)"
verslibre wrote: ...adding Emmerich said "[Jon] approached me about this six months ago."
Yes, that is the publicity spin statement WB released to ALL press outlets.
verslibre wrote: He's not being demoted, fired, or anything like that.
This is exactly what happened. I guess you also believe that Snyder stepped aside strictly for personal/family reasons too? Wake up and smell the trainwreck.
"Shake-up" is a clickbait keyword.
The_Noble_Cause wrote: I guess you also believe that Snyder stepped aside strictly for personal/family reasons too? Wake up and smell the trainwreck.
Snyder isn't Ayer. Ayer doesn't care what comes out of his mouth. The truth about WB's suits and their prioritizing their bonuses has since come to light. Nobody's saying Berg fucked up so he's gotta go. Berg himself said he wants to be a producer. Are we supposed to say nah, you're a liar! Admit you're getting shoved into the basement with George Costanza?
by YoungJRNYfan » Sat Dec 23, 2017 2:24 pm
The_Noble_Cause wrote: With all due respect, DC Films is in shambles.
That's fair. I don't think DC Films are in the type of shambles to the degree that the most cynical think. The entire BvS fallout came with its repercussions and most of the drama came from the Snyder films. There's plenty of time to lay a new foundation brick by brick and never look back. They're not playing it by ear as much as they are just trying to set their footing. I welcome any new changes at this point. All they need is a few string of films to be made well and it's go time. The iron is still hot, but they got to start hitting pronto. I'm confident in Wan's Aquaman for sure.
Berg just got demoted.
Yeah but I don't think his role was really all that significant to begin with behind the scenes as much as it was all a PR stunt after BvS to make it look like changes were made. PR for the DCEU is iffy at best but just like Geoff Johns, I don't think Berg was all that secure in his role to begin with as they acted as place-holders until the new regime and near year will ring. I would like WB to give their fans an honest writeup on exactly what the plan is moving forward. I'm tired of it. They need to speak up.
There is no master plan.
That sounds complicated, which is the last thing the DCEU needs right now. Master plan or not, they just need to focus on making good films and trusting their "director friendly" motives.
It's tough to say where and when Deathstroke will be used (if he is going to be used with Reeves AT ALL) but one thing is for certain: he will be used in some capacity or another.
Abitaman wrote: Even though Reeves is a good director, he may not like where it is going story wise. Then again he may not want the hassle of training and tired of the fanboy crap..who knows.
I agree with the bolded red statement I highlighted and I think the training and overall onslaught of responsibility that comes with the Batman role has takin' its toll on Ben. There's a new rumor suggesting that Ben is not only going anywhere, but he is taking FULL REIGNS of the DCEU (I don't believe it.) But yeah, I think givin' Ben's personal life, even if things were going the best they ever could, it would have still been a bad time in his life to be handcuffed to such a high profile role that takes nothing but focus and dedication. I mean, I hope he stays. If he doesn't want to be The Batman anymore, that's cool. Pass it along, but that doesn't mean he has to be killed off or walk away completely. He could still show up and serve as a mentor and have small roles in the films for however he sees fit as Bruce Wayne. That's not so much to ask if he doesn't necessarily want to abandon everything.
by Abitaman » Sun Dec 24, 2017 1:26 am
I have read on other pages that when Ben gives up the Batman role, they want DC to give up on Batman and go in the Batman Beyond direction. I am NOT for that. Batman is like James Bond or Jack Ryan (put whatever character that has been played by different actors here) more than one person can play them. Most actors have brought something different to the Bat, except for Clooney. So someone else playing Batman is not a bad thing, but I do hope it is Ben for a few more films.
Dc really needs to take charge over their movies and tell WB to step back. I liked the Zach movies, sure they had some weak points, but they were different (breath of fresh air to Marvel's joke a minute approach) visually stunning and made you think and talk about what you saw. But for the normal movie goer it was too different, and that was a shame. With the exception of WW and the most of the the Dark Knights, Zach movies where the best. JL suffered because he was unable to finish/removed/quit/whatever. If he could had finished his vision, DC would look better for it.
As far as Zach and the reason behind him leaving JL. I think it is a combination of things. Never seen it come out and said anywhere, just kind of me reading between the lines. 1) WB did not like his cut, too long, not funny enough, still too dark, whatever. 2) Joss was brought in to help with rewrites 3) Death of his daughter. I think it all added up too with his daughter's death and WB wanting so much changed from his vision, and not liking the rewrites, that Zach said screw it. There is more important things like family, than working with a bunch ungrateful, wishy-washy, money hungry suits. Zach had a plan for the movie and WB knew it. WB started getting colf feet, so that start changing all this stuff after the film was finished. Instead of redoing everything he walked.
by YoungJRNYfan » Sun Dec 24, 2017 2:33 am
You should post more, Abitman. You are basically right on the money. Good write-up.
Everyone always points to the reception and aftermath of BvS, but WB's cold feet and panic started to set in the middle of BvS's post production. The studio execs were reported to give BvS: The Ultimate Cut, a standing ovation at their screening. But weeks later the reports started coming out that they were worried about the film being too dark and in comes the Jimmy Kimmel Live trailer #2 that showed Doomsday and the Trinity fighting together ( stupid ass's!) which was them saying "Hey! Umm, we know this is Superman and Batman's fight but don't worry! They'll come together!" So they fucked that up. Then the final trailer came which was Batman centric so to even out the worry about the film being too dark, this is where they banked on Batman to make up for it because it's Batman. This was a bad move because they slashed the film so much, especially Superman's motives (like Clark Kent investigating Batman in Gotham) that it did them no good in the end. So with WB yet again being a runaway bride with their descision making to cut BvS down, they also started the same BS with Ayers SSquad. WB is the DC's main villain. I wish DC could tell WB to step back and check their punkass's at the door but the thing is....WB is DC. DC is WB. Warner owns the rights. It's going to have to be a director to negotiate their terms. That's the only thing that's good about this fallout at the moment. DC Films are a little rocky so this bodes well for the ball to be in the directors court to negotiate their vision because WB sure as hell fucked this all up.
As for Justice League..just...
...just.
....just......what?!?!
by verslibre » Sun Dec 24, 2017 3:22 am
Abitaman wrote: I have read on other pages that when Ben gives up the Batman role, they want DC to give up on Batman and go in the Batman Beyond direction. I am NOT for that. Batman is like James Bond or Jack Ryan (put whatever character that has been played by different actors here) more than one person can play them. Most actors have brought something different to the Bat, except for Clooney. So someone else playing Batman is not a bad thing, but I do hope it is Ben for a few more films.
I've not seen that. That's essentially cyberpunk Batman (with a lot of Akira-isms) and I don't think the time for that is now. Reeves will likely head in a direction that fuses every Batman we've seen since '89, minus Schumacher's (5-10% Burton at best). I could see him looking more to Denny O'Neill, Doug Moench and Grant Morrison as an influence than Frank Miller and Geoff Johns this time around.
Abitaman wrote: Dc really needs to take charge over their movies and tell WB to step back. I liked the Zach movies, sure they had some weak points, but they were different (breath of fresh air to Marvel's joke a minute approach) visually stunning and made you think and talk about what you saw. But for the normal movie goer it was too different, and that was a shame. With the exception of WW and the most of the the Dark Knights, Zach movies where the best. JL suffered because he was unable to finish/removed/quit/whatever. If he could had finished his vision, DC would look better for it.
That's the weird thing we'll never really be able to pinpoint. Everyone I know who doesn't have an online presence liked BvS. Only on the Interwebs did I note negative feedback for the movie. There's all this stock in RT, but most of the people who made it climb to 873 million probably don't know what RT is and don't care. They may catch a review on the local news or in the local paper, but their main impetus was "Batman, Superman AND Wonder Woman! Gotta see it!"
Why exactly did JL open under 100 million? There are a number of educated guesses but it's still odd considering it's an event film that had the momentum of Wonder Woman working for it.
In the end, WB watered it down too much.
Abitaman wrote: As far as Zach and the reason behind him leaving JL. I think it is a combination of things. Never seen it come out and said anywhere, just kind of me reading between the lines. 1) WB did not like his cut, too long, not funny enough, still too dark, whatever. 2) Joss was brought in to help with rewrites 3) Death of his daughter. I think it all added up too with his daughter's death and WB wanting so much changed from his vision, and not liking the rewrites, that Zach said screw it. There is more important things like family, than working with a bunch ungrateful, wishy-washy, money hungry suits. Zach had a plan for the movie and WB knew it. WB started getting cold feet, so that start changing all this stuff after the film was finished. Instead of redoing everything he walked.
That's pretty much what it boils down to. He hasn't washed his hands of WB completely, though. Zack and Deb are producers on Wonder Woman 2. And for what it's worth, Zack DID cast Gal, he DID contribute to Wonder Woman, and has a cameo in it!
by verslibre » Sun Dec 24, 2017 3:50 pm
by The_Noble_Cause » Mon Dec 25, 2017 10:12 am
verslibre wrote: That's pretty much what it boils down to. He hasn't washed his hands of WB completely, though.
Uh, no. By all accounts, WB washed their hands of Zack.
https://www.thewrap.com/justice-league- ... der-woman/
verslibre wrote: Zack and Deb are producers on Wonder Woman 2.
Obligatory name-only producing credits happens all the time.
by RedWingFan » Mon Dec 25, 2017 10:39 am
YoungJRNYfan wrote:
The iron is still hot, but they got to start hitting pronto.
If the iron was still hot, JL wouldn't have had the worst opening of the 5. People have come to expect mediocre to below average movies from DC. They've crippled the brand. I'm afraid the iron is quite cold. The only question is how many more of these will they make until they try to reboot.
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RedWingFan wrote: If the iron was still hot, JL wouldn't have had the worst opening of the 5. People have come to expect mediocre to below average movies from DC. They've crippled the brand. I'm afraid the iron is quite cold. The only question is how many more of these will they make until they try to reboot.
I'm afraid I mostly agree. Wonder Woman comes out of this unscathed. Everything else is a waste. DC should let Reeves do his Batman movie and then proceed from there.
by YoungJRNYfan » Mon Dec 25, 2017 2:18 pm
DC IS rebranding. Months before JL even released, they announced a DC Films banner that would have films act on their own plane where their movies would be multiple things under different directors. If Wonder Woman is unscathed, then the iron is still hot. Shazam is basically underway. Wan's Aquaman has every chance at being a hit. Wonder Woman 2 is a go and Reeves' Batman has a direction. The DCEU will softboot and tell individual stories where directors can be more creative in what their films may include. DC wants to have romances, horror's, drama's and comedies ranging from all over the spectrum. The JL Snyderverse is no more but that doesn't mean talented directors won't turn things around. The audience's forgive fast. Make one hyped up movie with buzz around it and that's all that's needed.
by verslibre » Mon Dec 25, 2017 3:39 pm
The_Noble_Cause wrote: Uh, no. By all accounts, WB washed their hands of Zack.
If/when Zack gets The Last Photograph made, it will be under the banner of WB.
In fact, in that article, some of the suits at WB concede that not pushing Justice League back was a mistake, but the reason it was not was (drum roll) due to a certain bunch wanting their year-end bonuses.
More accurately, Zack's not directing any more CBMs for WB.
The_Noble_Cause wrote: Obligatory name-only producing credits happens all the time.
If they have nothing to do with it, their names will be dropped. As of right now, there are no other producers' names connected to Wonder Woman 2.
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YoungJRNYfan wrote: If Wonder Woman is unscathed, then the iron is still hot.
That's the gist of it!
RedWingFan wrote:
Shazam! will be a crowd-pleaser.
The Batman will be money in the bank.
Needless to say, Wonder Woman 2 will also bank it, and be a critical win.
The right thing for WB to do is add a Superman movie to the slate, and get on with Suicide Squad 2, because critical hit or no, those characters were a win with the GA.
by The_Noble_Cause » Tue Dec 26, 2017 12:07 am
verslibre wrote: If/when Zack gets The Last Photograph made, it will be under the banner of WB.
Specifically, I mean DC movies. They banked everything on Snyder and it did not pay off. They prolly wish they had chosen Joss from the very start.
verslibre wrote: More accurately, Zack's not directing any more CBMs for WB.
Yes, that's what I mean.
verslibre wrote: If they have nothing to do with it, their names will be dropped. As of right now, there are no other producers' names connected to Wonder Woman 2.
Nolan had a producing credit on BvsS and really had minimal to no involvement. This happens all the time.
by verslibre » Tue Dec 26, 2017 4:07 am
The_Noble_Cause wrote: Nolan had a producing credit on BvsS and really had minimal to no involvement. This happens all the time.
I understand, but Wonder Woman 2 is nowhere near actual production. Either way, it's not really worth mincing words over.
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Emotion: Psychology
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We cannot know for sure if any other species has emotion
Operational definition is a constructed definition using parameters to describe what fits the definition and what doesn’t.
ex. Op. def. of joy might include: smiling, laughing, not a blank stare
2. What is Emotion? Agitated state of our mind and body leading us to perform some or other types of behavioral acts. • Emotions are private experiences. • We use operational definitions because we cannot actually see feelings. • We infer observable behavior associated with emotion. • The word emotion is derived from the Latin word emovere: to stir up or to excite.
3. What is Emotion? Definition According to Crow and Crow Emotion is an affective experience that accompanies generalized inner adjustment and mental and physiological stirred up states in the individual and that shows itself in his overt behavior.
4. Nature and Characteristics of Emotions 1. The emotional experiences are associated with some instincts or biological drives: Challenge of basic needs. 2. Emotions are the product of perception: according to perception organic changes takes place within body pr psychologically may be favorable or unfavorable. 3. The core of an emotion is feeling: Both are affective experiences. Emotions are intensified feelings. Feelings are after effects of some perceptions. 4. Emotions bring physiological changes: eg. Bulge of eyes, flush of the face, flow of tears, choking of voice, etc.
5. Nature and Characteristics of Emotions 5. Emotions are present in all organisms. 6. They are present in all stages of life. 7. Emotions are individualized and differ from person to person. 8. Emotions can be displaced. 9. There is a negative correlation between the upsurge of emotions and intelligence.
6. What Are Emotions? MOODS Feelings that tend to be less intense than emotions and that lack a contextual stimulus. EMOTIONS Intense feelings that are directed at someone or something. AFFECT A broad range of feelings that people experience.
7. Four components of Emotion Social- Expressive Sense of Purpose Bodily Arousal Feelings Emotion Significant life event
8. Feeling component • Emotions are subjective feelings • Make us feel in a particular way. • Anger or joy. • Meaning and personal significance. • Vary in intensity and quality. • Rooted in mental processes (labeling).
9. Bodily Arousal • Biological activation. • Autonomic and hormonal systems. • Prepare and activate adaptive coping behavior during emotion. • Body prepared for action. • Alert posture, clenched fists.
10. Purposive component • Give emotion its goal-directed force. • Motivation to take action. • Cope with emotion-causing circumstances. • Why people benefit from emotions. • Social and evolutionary advantage.
11. Social-Expressive component • Emotion’s communicative aspect. • Postures, gestures, vocalizations, facial expressions make our emotions public. • Verbal and nonverbal communication. • Helps us interpret the situation. • How person reacts to event.
12. Facial Expressions Convey Emotions
13. Types of emotion • Emotions in general can be categorized as a positive and negative emotions. • Unpleasant emotions like fear, anger, jealousy are harmful for development. • Pleasant emotions like love, curiosity, joy, happiness are helpful and essential for normal development. • However the emotions are categorized as positive or negative in relation to circumstance, intensity, impact and frequency.
14. Types of emotions
15. Components of Emotions • There are three components of emotions. A. Cognition: This component serves primarily to influence an evaluation of given situation, prompting us to become emotional in one way or another, or not at all. B. Feeling: The feelings are most readily evident changes in an aroused person. Feelings have immediate motivational significance. They give rise to many physiological processes in the cardiovascular system and produce increased blood pressure, changes in sexual urge. They also stimulate nervous system and prompt widespread electrochemical activities. C. Behaviour: The behavioural component involves facial, postural, gestures and vocal responses.
16. Physiological Changes during Emotions Changes during emotions are divided into external and internal changes. External changes: • The voice changes according to the type of emotion. Experiments have proved that emotions can be identified on the basis of voice. • Facial expressions change. We can identify emotion experienced by a person by looking at his face. • There will be changes in the body language like stiffness of muscles, twisting of fingers, movements of hands and legs. • Sweating, Wrinkles on forehead, Redness of eyes, Erection of hairs on the skin, etc.
17. Physiological Changes during Emotions Internal changes: Sympathetic division prepares the body for facing emergency either by fight or by flight, i.e. fights if possible, otherwise escapes from the situation. It stimulates the adrenal glands and causes the excess release of adrenaline and nor-adrenaline. Adrenaline gets circulated all over the body and stimulates vital organs leading to following internal changes. Increase in heart rate thereby increase in BP, Increase in rate of respiration, Increase in blood sugar level. Decrease in functioning of GI tract-that is why we do not experience the feeling of hunger during emotional states.
18. FACTORS AFFECTING EMOTIONS
19. •PERSONALITY: Personality features are associated with individual differences in daily emotional life, such as negative and positive affectivity, affect variability and affect reactivity. •CULTURE: Culture provides structure, guidelines, expectations, and rules to help people understand and interpret behaviours.
20. WEATHER: Higher temperatures raise a person with a low mood up, while things like wind or not enough sun made a low person feel even lower. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is an example. •STRESS: It can also negatively affect people with Bipolar Disorder. This illness, also known as manic depression or bipolar affective disorder, involves dramatic shifts in mood, energy level etc.
21. •AGE: Older adults report more emotional stability than younger persons. Older adults pay more attention to the good and less to the bad. When older adults experience a negative emotion, they may be able to recover more quickly than younger persons. •GENDER: Women are more emotional than men are. However, it depends on the emotional development at childhood as how to express emotions.
22. ENVIRONMENTAL: Our environment has an effect on how we feel. An untidy room makes bad feeling about self. Living in clean and tidy room, wearing clean dress, enjoying natural beauty, makes emotional changes in human. •MARITAL RELATION: it explains life style challenges, accepting different preferences, sexual life etc.
23. •ORGANIZATIONAL: Work load, Colleagues, Job satisfaction etc. •SOCIAL: Traditions, Religion, culture and norms.
24. Theories of Emotions: Evolutionary Theory • Charles Darwin proposed that emotions evolved because they were adaptive and allowed humans and animals to survive and reproduce. • Feelings of love and affection lead people to seek mates and reproduce. Feelings of fear compel people to either fight or flee the source of danger. • It states that our emotions exist because they serve an adaptive role. Emotions motivate people to respond quickly to stimuli in the environment, which helps improve the chances of success and survival. • If you encounter hissing, spitting, and clawing animal, chances are you will quickly realize that the animal is frightened or defensive and leave it alone.
25. Theories of Emotions: James-Lange Theory • James-Lange Theory: In the late 19th century, William James (1842-1910), formulated one theory. • This theory suggests that when you see an external stimulus that leads to a physiological reaction. • Your emotional reaction is dependent upon how you interpret those physical reactions. • For example, suppose you are walking in the woods and you see a grizzly bear. You begin to tremble, and your heart begins to race. • According to this theory of emotion, you are not trembling because you are frightened. Instead, you feel frightened because you are trembling.
26. Theories of Emotions: Cannon-Bard Theory • According to the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion, we feel emotions and experience physiological reactions such as sweating, trembling, and muscle tension simultaneously. • More specifically, it is suggested that emotions result when the thalamus sends a message to the brain in response to a stimulus, resulting in a physiological reaction. At the same time, the brain also receives signals triggering the emotional experience. Cannon and Bard’s theory suggests that the physical and psychological experience of emotion happen at the same time and that one does not cause the other.
27. Theories of Emotions: Schachter-Singer Theory • Also known as the two-factor theory of emotion. • This theory suggests that the physiological arousal occurs first, and then the individual must identify the reason for this arousal to experience and label it as an emotion. A stimulus leads to a physiological response that is then cognitively interpreted and labelled which results in an emotion. • Schachter and Singer’s theory draws on both the James- Lange theory and the Cannon-Bard theory of emotion. • The Schachter-Singer theory proposes that people do infer emotions based on physiological responses. • The critical factor is the situation and the cognitive interpretation that people use to label that emotion.
28. Theories of Emotions: Schachter-Singer Theory • Like the Cannon-Bard theory, the Schachter-Singer theory also suggests that similar physiological responses can produce varying emotions. • For example, if you experience a racing heart and sweating palms during an important math exam, you will probably identify the emotion as anxiety. If you experience the same physical responses on a date with your significant other, you might interpret those responses as love, affection, or arousal.
29. Theories of Emotions: Activation Theory • Emotions represents a state of heightened arousal rather than a qualitatively unique type of psychological, physiological or biological process. • Arousal is considered to lie on a wide continuum ranging from a very low level to extreme agitation. • According to Lindsley emotions provoking stimuli activate the reticular activating system in brain stem which send impulses to cortex as well as musculature an hence emotion are created or expressed.
30. Emotional Adjustment • Emotions are described as the prime movers of behaviour. • Emotional adjustment is an important task because, adjustment during emotions lead to a normal behaviour, whereas maladjustment leads to abnormal behaviour. • These stirred up states are store houses of energy, which may work for both intense vigour and efficiency and strong disruption of mental life. • There are many instances where even highly intelligent people fail to manage their emotions and some average intelligent persons manage their emotions effectively and harmoniously. It is called ’emotional intelligence’.
31. Emotional Adjustment • Human being is considered as a rational being. But in the grip of emotions people behave like immature. Some people may breakdown completely, cannot take proper decisions, and many people even collapse in severe emotional arousal, because of serious changes in vital systems such as heart, lungs, brain, etc. • Emotions may hamper the studies of students and occupations of people. In some people emotions may lead to crimes, because people lose reasoning power and their ability to control behaviour is hampered. Hence, emotional control and management is very essential for an adjusted life.
32. Emotion in health and Illness • The argument you’ve just had with your lover has left your blood boiling. You phone a friend, who makes light of it and, before long, you’re laughing. • Our emotions have a capacity to harm and heal – not just psychologically but physically. • Research has shown that having to deliver a speech can double the severity of allergy symptoms for two days, while crying is soothing because stress hormones are carried out of your body in tears. • Some of the examples are given here;
33. Emotion in health and Illness • When you sing your loved one’s praises: According to a research in human communication research says that expressing the affectionate feelings you have towards your partner lowers cholesterol levels. • Fighting and argument delays the healing process: According to scientists at Ohio State University, a 30- minute argument with your partner can slow your body’s ability to heal by at least a day. This is under the influence of cytokines, which can even cause arthritis, diabetes, heart disease and cancer. • When you bottle things up: the people who holds the anger for long duration are at high risk of heart attack, stroke and cancer. It also impatience and irritability.
34. Emotion in health and Illness • Falling in love raises levels of nerve growth factor for about a year, according to researchers at the University of Pavia in Italy and it induce a calming effect on both the body and the mind. • Depression, pessimism and apathy affect our health in several ways. Low mood is linked to low levels of serotonin and dopamine, the feel-good neurotransmitters in the brain. • Laughing increases stress and prevents many diseases. • Emotional tears were found to contain high levels of the hormones and neurotransmitters associated with stress.
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FaZe Rug Announces His First Major Motion Picture Role, Directed By Gregory Plotkin
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Brian Awadis (FaZe Rug) is a gamer/social media influencer, with over 16 million YouTube subscribers. Awadis joined FaZe Clan — a professional esports and entertainment company — in 2010, and has worked extremely hard to grow his fan base.
Along with excelling in video games, FaZe Rug has created skits, adventures, and new experiments to keep his fans entertained. Many of his YouTube challenges include his close friends and family, and he is always distributing his wealth amongst those closest to him.
Yesterday FaZe Rug took to Instagram, to announce his latest project: a feature length film. The film is currently untitled, but FaZe Rug has announced that he will star as the leading role. Gregory Plotkin has also joined the project as a director on the film. Plotkin is best known for his work on Happy Death Day, Paranormal Activity, Get Out, and Hell Fest.
YOO I’M STARRING IN MY OWN MOVIE!! 🤩 My dreams are coming true! Coming soon.. 👀🎥
A post shared by Brian (@fazerug) on Aug 13, 2020 at 2:35pm PDT
The film is the first of FaZe Clan’s newest franchise: The FaZe Clan Cinematic Universe — inspired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe. FaZe Clan first announced their plans back in June.
According to an article by Deadline, the franchise will be a collaboration between FaZe Clan and Invisible Narratives. There will also be a drive-in red carpet premiere event that will be taking place in Los Angeles, sometime during the month of September.
Plans for the premiere include: “combining car culture, gaming, music and film. Celebrity guests and FaZe members will be ‘driving’ the red carpet with a complete motorcade.”
FaZe Clan’s newest venture, FaZe Studios, will self-fund and produce the film — alongside Invisible Narratives founders, Adam Goodman and Andrew Sugarman. Simon Boyes has also joined the team as a Screenwriter.
Sugarman admitted that by partnering with FaZe Clan, their hope is that their cinematic films will come across as authentic, yet highly captivating.
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The identity of the Casefile host: why I deleted his dark secret
February 5, 2018 March 12, 2019 freshlyworded
One of the most stunning podcast success stories in recent years, is Casefile, a true crime podcast started just over two years ago by a mystery Australian bloke “from a spare room in his house”.
(For a follow up on this post click here).
Narrated anonymously, his distinctive Australian drawl has added an element of creepiness to tales drenched in blood. Every week hundreds of thousands of listeners, indeed sometimes many millions, download or stream the latest Casefile podcast.
With this viral success, the podcast has quickly become a slick, commercial venture with advertising, a creepy soundtrack and professional production qualities.
A team of engineers, producers, composers and researchers have sprung up around the Casefile creator and host.
But his identity – like the perpetrators of the unsolved crimes retold on the podcast – remains a closely guarded secret.
In an interview with Vice.com in October 2016, the Casefile host said he wanted to remain anonymous so that he could “stay out of the story and “let the facts speak for themselves”.
“I’m just a random Aussie guy, in my spare bedroom, running a podcast,” he said modestly.
As a naturally curious journalist, I decided to take up the challenge and try to found out who the Casefile host was.
It wasn’t really hard – if you know where to look.
(For top tips on how to work out his identity, read my follow-up blog here).(For top tips on how to work out his identity, read my follow-up blog here).
Indeed, for someone who wanted to remain anonymous, he didn’t seem to be making much of an effort to hide his identity.
And so last week, I ran a story, briefly, on this blog revealing his identity.
If you were one of the 100 or so people who read the post, you would know who he is and would have seen his photograph.
Soon after it was published and Tweeted and Facebooked, the Casefile host contacted me and asked me not to reveal his identity and to remove the post and all my social media about it.
I was bemused by his reaction, as I thought his anonymity was a “marketing gimmick” and that it if a blogger like me revealed it would not make any difference to the show or how it is presented. Indeed many of his fans crave to know who he is.
But no, he told me, it had nothing to do with marketing but affected his “real world life” and his “ability to do the show”.
In the end I took it down.
He told me that if no damage had been done to his anonymity and the show could continue, he would consider doing an interview with me.
I’ve sent over a few thought-provoking questions…let’s see what happens.
Of course, I remain intrigued as to why his anonymity is so vital to the show’s viability. No other podcasts I know of has anonymous narrators.
In fact, most successful podcast creators, like the hosts of the ground breaking Serial have become famous in their own right.
And so while the Casefile host insists on not making his identity part of the murderous stories he tells, for me, his identity has, ironically, become the story.
As, I think it always has been for many of his faithful listeners.
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freshlyworded says:
Thanks for your thoughtful and intelligent response. Funnily enough my wife made the same remark this morning.
stetcetera says:
Unfortunately, revealing the Casefile creator and host’s identity—against his sincerely expressed wishes—is to be expected from wannabe journalists who look to gossipy, lowbrow periodicals like Rolling Stone for inspiration. These publications and their contributors profit from and revel in invading and disrespecting the privacy of their articles’ subjects—driven particularly by hopes of finding something sordid to embellish and present to their readership.
That said, thank you for having the decency to pull the article after host “Brad” so politely requested you do so.
It was very good of you to take down the article when he asked.
I was also curious about who this fellow Aussie was, now after seeing his response to you doxxing him I agree his identity should remain completely anonymous.
Perhaps he’s a police officer, this would directly affect his ability to earn a living should your post out him.
Furthermore, your identity tidbits should be removed also for this reason – was it really necessary to add those in ? it’s like a passive aggressive way of sticking it to him when from what I can see, he has been quite reasonable and accommodating with his requests.
He creates great content – just let it be move on.
ozgirl19 says:
This is the most lowbrow, passive aggressive post I’ve had the displeasure to read. I hardly think Serial or that disaster of a host is something for Casefile to model.
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Sbc says:
I’m actually not sure I believe a word of this. I think you’ve just made this up for clicks and make yourself look like a fantastic buy gracious journalist. Not buying it sorry!
It’s all true. Whether u believe it or not.
Hey dude, loved the article I don’t see how you did anything wrong here and kudos to you for taking it down though.
You say it’s not hard of you know where to start or look… Any suggestions for an equally curious minded person?
Thanks Damien, appreciate that. Drop me an email if u like….
M. L. (@ribeyecut) says:
I used to listen to a bad-movie podcast called Yeah It’s That Bad several years ago. It was hosted by three friends who wanted to remain anonymous because they didn’t want it to impact their professional lives. Anyway, a random listener revealed their identities on her blog. They asked her to take down the info, but she refused. They pulled the plug on their show shortly thereafter. They say it was getting to the point where they were just too busy to keep up with the show, but I’m still upset by how it all went down.
Thanks for the comment
Emmy-Lou says:
Yeah his name is Bradley Patrick Dean as noted on the Sole Trader Public ABN for “Casefile Ture Crime” spelling mistake correct.
I thought to look here because, in my mind all that advertising revenue has to be declared (benefit of working in accounting and having an analytical mind).
Don’t know why he’s so uptight about his identity, as you said, the victims of the crimes he discusses don’t have that luxury.
I did a search for him months ago and from memory (though I can’t find it know) he was employed by a finance company in a senior position, so don’t even know how the podcast would affect that line of employment, but from my experience, accountants can be rather uptight.
Thanks Emmy-Lou. An uptight accountant. ha ha never thought of that one!
Dean Wilson says:
I actually think he might be scared of repercussions. He says he doesn’t pull any punches? That’s not true as all he does it repeat fact. He may try to dig deep via research etc or attempt to contact people so perhaps he is worried about anything that may come back to him. I don’t know how is identity would kill his business? How so? People would still listen. It’s the anonymity that creates the curiosity and adds to the show and he knows that so perhaps that’s another reason. Anyway I love the show and don’t really care about his identity but note there are 2 versions, Bradley Mark Dean and Bradley Patrick Dean? Is he trying to put this to bed LOL?
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I appreciate that you posted the original info. I feel like his anonymity is the silliest schtick and I’ve lost a lot of respect for Casefile because of it. Journalists should be held accountable for their reporting and instead, he gets to hide behind a mask of anonymity. What other journalists get to do that? If he is “unable to earn” because of the podcast then his participation is problematic. He’s created a platform that others rely on for work that is DEPENDENT on his anonymity. Why would you do that to your crew?. If creating the podcast requires him to participate illegally (conflict of interest, tax evasion, avoiding childcare payments (???idk!) (I can’t imagine what stupidity he’d have to be involved in for this podcast to effect his “ability to earn”) or lord knows what else) then he shouldn’t be doing it. Period. I think the real reason for his anonymity must be that it creates public interest and earns the pod more followers. Good on you for digging into this, I’d love to find out who this dude is and why he feels like he deserves to be masked. I really want to find out who he is now….
ALSO, generally the intent of “doxxing” is to post a person’s private info so that they can be harassed or made to feel threatened by online communities. I once witnessed a man in a climbing thread get doxxed so that others could write bad reviews on his business page, it was so sad and awful. What you did is not equivalent. I think finding information that he has publicly posted on social media is a liberal way to define “doxxing”.
Thanks for the great comment Bee. I appreciate the feedback.
Jake The Snake says:
This appears to be his linked in profile:
https://au.linkedin.com/in/bradley-dean-3b475526
Wrong guy mate
Yeah his business is based in NSW according to the CO lookup. This is an 07 number and he looks older than the host sounds IMO
D4rez says:
He is either a lawyer or a property company director from what I can tell, am I close?
I really have no idea about his profession. I thought maybe he had been in the army or worked in fitness, like a gym instructor
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Gupta says:
Here is another.
Him being anonymous is a large reason I enjoy his show. I think it makes the show special. So why question it or dig? So many podcast hosts spend so much time talking about themselves and how well they have done because of the podcast. Casefile is the opposite of that. Why ruin it?? I’ve been turned off from podcasts when the hosts spend the first 20 minutes discussing their own life (i.e. My Favorite Murder). Everyone enjoys something different. And in response to “Bee” above…even if he is being anonymous to create public interest…good for him! It is working! He isn’t benefiting from it in the way he is getting celebrity status or being praised because people love the podcast but have no idea who to praise. He is being modest if anything. He is trying to make it about the cases not about himself. Funny because even you are wanting to know more about him. Sucks you in right? As for his “crew” most people know what they are getting into when they start a job like this. I am sure they didn’t start blindly unaware of what the job would entitle and I am sure they enjoy what they do and are getting paid nicely for it. This is so complex because everyone is just so into this guy and yet so ready to attack. I wish I had a better understanding of why. Maybe I am the naive but I just dont understand the goal of finding out who he is.
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Indian Adventures
Even before we arrived in India the thought of exploring this vast country was daunting. The Rough Guide bought in KL all those months ago is twice the thickness of most on our shelves. As Temptress crossed the Bay of Bengal I dug into the chapters on the southern states of Kerala (where Cochin is located), Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The latter I had never heard of! Even focusing on the southern third of the subcontinent offered a myriad of options.
After a visit to a friendly local travel agent St Monica’s where the young chap delivered us a travel counselling session for free, we ruled out things like a trip along the backwaters of Kerala or a few days at the beach resorts south of Cochin on the basis of having been on the water long enough! He suggested we took the train inland and after some discussion the germ of a plan began to form but it would be easier to book trains ourselves. Armed with some tips about asking hotels to book us a car and driver to join any gap in train travel we thanked him and returned to the boat to work out a route. After much chopping and changing of dates due to boat repair woes we finally could get away on our second Tuesday in India but needed to be back on Friday 9th as a friend from Changi Sailing Club was coming to visit enroute from Mumbai to Calcutta!
Sorting out train times and availability of seats appeared more daunting than trying to work out where to go. The best advice on negotiating the labyrinthine Indian Railways website came from The Man In Seat 61 (www.seat61.com), a brilliant resource for train travel. Step by step and with much muttering I worked it out. The keys to successfully booking a ticket are discovering the number assigned to the service you want to travel on, signing up to the Indian Railways website (www.indianrail.gov.in) for which you need a debit/credit card that works in India and preferably an Indian mobile number. Finally find an app that will sit on top of the cumbersome website and make sense of it all, for this we used Confirmtkt which was brilliant.
Our first ticket though was booked at the train station as I failed to find a sleeping berth on the overnight train to Mysore. Nazar, who has been helping us with everything since we arrived, kindly took us to Ernakalum Town where the guy in the booking office quickly released to us tourist tickets (at a premium of course) in AC3. The final bit of knowledge you need is a grasp of the acronyms used in to refer to the different classes of travel, AC3 means three tier bunks in an air conditioned carriage. Indian trains are often late but no one was too worried that our fifteen hour journey to Mysore from Ernakalum Junction, Cochin’s main station started over an hour late.
Our first ticket
I’m not awake yet Mummy
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A view of the Blue Mountains
On boarding, our doorless compartment held a large group of travellers some standing leaving us a bit bewildered as we had confirmed seats. On the seat a teeny baby whose nappy was being changed by Mum with help from Grandma. The family quickly sorted themselves out across three compartments and we slotted into our allocated window seats. Around 10:30 pm we all agreed it was time for bed, a necessary arrangement as, once the middle bunks are down it is not possible to sit up on the daytime seating. We had bottom berths, due to being foreigners and/or my age. One lady slept with her daughter in the bunk above me, a young lad above Kevin. Only the top tier above Kevin was occupied by a tall businessman who climbed the end ladder backwards, unfolded his upper body onto the bunk then slithered headfirst towards the outer edge where the head room was tiny. His feet hung over the inside end. Needless to say in the night when a transverse bunk on the other side of the corridor to ours came available he moved. We arrived on time the next morning having had a reasonably comfy nights sleep.
From Mysore our rather eccentric but very cheap and clean hotel, The Park Lane, booked us a car with Heritage Cars to the mountain town of Ooty. Udhagamandalam the modern name for this colonial hillstation is almost impossible to pronounce, even the locals still call it Ooty, a contraction of the towns colonial name. It is some three or four hours drive away and a lovely scenic drive through two wildlife reserves then up into the mountains via a road with no less than 36 hairpin bends, they are numbered!
On the train to Mysore I had managed to book two first class seats on the Niligiri Blue Mountain Railway, one of the only steam trains left in India and a popular world heritage site. First class because that was all that was left. They were for the following afternoon meaning we had an afternoon to visit the spectacular Mysore Palace and wander around a very colonial Victorian town centre with parks and crazy traffic. From the lower terminus of the little railway at Mettapalyum we’d need a taxi to get us to the nearest city Coimbatore as, though the train schedules fitted together, the chances of getting a seat were below 30%. I know this because Indian Railways tells you via their complex analysis of their even more complicated wait list system!
Coimbatore is a dusty, ugly industrial city akin to Birmingham or Manchester. A sprawl of factories producing car parts and cotton fabric, it is however a railway hub as it sits close to where a major river passes through the mountain range. We had passed through the city at 1am on Wednesday morning as the train from Ernakalum is routed north and east through the valley to Coimbatore before heading north east to Bengaluru (Bangalore) then west to Mysuru (Mysore), rather like a big question mark!
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Mettapalayum railway yard
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U.S. Coast Guard members oversee the salvage of the tugboat Miss Bonnie near Oregon Inlet, N.C., Nov. 21, 2019. U.S. Coast Guard Photo
The U.S. Coast Guard has been monitoring the salvage of a semi-submerged tugboat which leaked diesel fuel in the vicinity of the Old Bonner Bridge in Oregon Inlet, North Carolina.
The tugboat, Miss Bonnie, allided with the bridge and was overwhelmed by storm surge resulting in the vessel being partially sinking submerged near the Old Bonner Bridge last Sunday.
A sheen was first reported coming from the vessel by Monday morning. The Coast Guard reported previously that the maximum potential discharge was about 6,000 gallons, however, it is estimated 3,000 gallons were on board the tug when it sank.
The Coast Guard said it has overseen the deployment of 2,500 feet of sorbent boom and 1,600 feet of containment boom around the vessel to prevent any further spillage.
There have been no reports of impacts to wildlife at this time and the channel remains open to all vessel traffic.
“We’re taking every precaution to ensure that the salvage process is as safe as it can be for all involved,” said Lt. Chris Fisher, Supervisor for Coast Guard Detached Duty Nags Head, N.C. “We’re also dedicated to making sure that any additional discharge of fuel is captured and collected before it can impact the environment.”
Currently, the approved salvage plan calls for the vessel to be dewatered and towed to a harbor of safe refuge where the responsible party can develop a suitability for tow plan before further movement.
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First Look: Altra ‘Golden Spike’ Cross-Country Running Shoe
April 18, 2016 | By Stephen Regenold
A see-through mesh upper, a foam outsole, and five sharp studs under the forefoot define the Golden Spike, a shoe coming to market next month from Altra.
Altra Running, based in Utah, is known for its long-distance trail shoes made for training runs and ultra events. The Golden Spike is off the spectrum for the brand, with sprint events, track, and cross-country running the venue for the new shoe.
We got an early sample for review. Like race cars for your feet, the Golden Spikes do not disappoint in the speed department — they weigh almost nothing and focus all forward motion from the forefoot.
Altra describes the stride as a “powerful toe-off” motion, and in our first test runs the Golden Spike design convinced this shoe is for the sprint-minded only. Don’t try and do much distance in these shoes, and don’t even think about pavement.
Review: Altra Running Golden Spike Track Shoes
Altra rose to popularity over the past few years with its “foot-shape” toe box, which is wider than normal, and a commitment to zero-drop shoes that can aid in a more natural stride.
The Golden Spikes keep both attributes, but the company tuned the rest of the shoe toward sprinters and cross-country athletes.
Five sharp spikes protrude a couple millimeters off the sole
I ran about three miles on grass and dirt trails on the first test. The shoes were more comfortable than expected. The midsole cushioned despite a chassis with minimal support. The spikes dig in for grip on each stride; it’s especially noticeable on hills.
On dirt trails and turf, the shoes performed almost like “normal” minimal trail runners. Roots and rocks were dampened by the shoes’ midsoles, despite a clicking protest when metal met stone.
They are among the most minimal shoes in house at GearJunkie. On our scale, each shoe (size 12 men’s) measured at a scant 6.5 ounces. That is half the weight of some “lightweight” footwear I own.
The upper is thin, a taut material that serves as a breathable shell for the foot. The laces cinch tight both over the foot and around the front of the ankle. I ran across a beach and hardly a grain of sand got inside the shoes.
Spiked, Sprint-Ready
Beyond the spikes, the sole has patches of rubber for wear-resistance but is mostly a rugged foam. It’s 15mm thick and absorbs some impact. As noted, the shoes are zero-drop, meaning there is no angle down from heel to toe. This flat-footed design discourages heel-strike running, keeping you up on the balls of your feet and on the spikes.
Who should buy these shoes? They are going to be great for high school or college cross-country runners who want a short spike shoe with in a wide forefoot. They are a true race flat and thus not meant for training runs other than top-speed workouts.
They are specialized gear and will be great for racing but probably not much else. Said one of our testers, “They remind me of my track shoes from high school but with a little more cushion.”
About the name: Altra’s founder is a man named Golden Harper. He started competitive running at a young age (including a record 2:45 marathon at age 12).
Secondly, the historical “Golden Spike” of the 19th century, which marked completion of the Transcontinental Railroad, was pounded into tracks near Altra’s Utah headquarters.
Marathons, and certainly not railroad tracks, are not appropriate venues for these shoes. But if you’re looking for more speed or a tool for sprint events on turf, dirt, and tracks, lace up the Altras for a spin.
Altra Golden Spike Shoes
Weight: 5.3 ounces, including spikes (men’s size 9)
Unisex model
Stack height: 15mm
Available May 2016
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The Board of Trustees of the National Institute on Genealogical Research has announced that the institute’s name was changed to the Genealogical Institute on Federal Records (Gen-Fed) on December 22, 2015. The institute, held annually at the National Archives in Washington, D.C., was founded in 1960 as a three-week general course on genealogy. In 1987, it narrowed its focus to federal records.
The institute was incorporated in 1989 as a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization. Trustees are representatives of the American Society of Genealogists, Association of Professional Genealogists, Board for Certification of Genealogists, Federation of Genealogical Societies, National Genealogical Society, and the institute’s alumni association. The National Archives, a non-voting member, provides strong support.
“Given the growth in genealogical education, it made sense to choose a name that clearly identifies the institute’s mission,” said Malissa Ruffner, JD, CG SM, director. “A new website, www.gen-fed.org, offers a closer look at the program, which is scheduled for July 11–15, 2016. You can also follow the institute on Facebook and Twitter (@GenFedInstitute).”
Diane Dimkoff, coordinator of research customer support at the National Archives, stated, “We are pleased that the institute’s new name reflects the significance of federal records and look forward to continuing our traditional collaboration.”
Gen-Fed is for experienced genealogists, and for archivists, historians and librarians interested in using federal records for genealogical research. It is designed to instill a methodological framework and foster creative thinking about relevant records. Online registration for the 2016 session will be held in late February.
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The Ride 2 simulator was created and released by Milestone S.r.l. in 2016. The player will get a fair amount of adrenaline from this game. The creators involved in the race more than 170 motorcycles of the leading brands. There is an opportunity to drive classic versions and super new bikes. Some of them can be independently improved. Thanks to which there is a greater chance of winning.
Release Name: Ride 2
Platform: Microsoft Windows (for PC)
Age:6+
Developer(s): Milestone
Publisher(s): Milestone S.r.l
Genre(s): Racing Simulation
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Racing takes place on the wildest and most unknown routes of the world. Ride 2 Free Download. The racer has the opportunity to go on rural and city routes. In total there are over 30 tracks. The tracks are of different levels of complexity.
The view in the game is from the first and from the third person. From the first person you can even look at the road in the helmet. It's more difficult to drive, but more real. In the mirrors you can see the reflection. In this game, there are many improvements and developments. Graphics and physics have become better. The game has different modes. In the career mode, you can perform such tasks as tracing the route for the specified time.
Winning in the race and acquiring new motorcycles, you can raise the level of the game. The harder level is the more exciting the race. If the player is a fan of some expensive motorcycle, he has an additional incentive to win. The simulator is successful and allows you to enjoy the race in full size. Screenshots
OS: Windows 7/8/10
Processor: Intel i5 2500K 3.3GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 850
Memory RAM: 4 GB
Graphics: GeForce GT 640 or Radeon HD 6670 1GB
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Category: Notices
Braidbar Quarry/Huntly Park – proposed development
Published on October 20, 2017 December 8, 2018 by giffnockcommunitycouncil
Attached below is the proposals, produced by Advance Construction (Scotland) Ltd. for developing the Braidbar Quarry/Huntly Park.
Advance Construction Scotland Presentation (c)
Also attached are the council papers for the meeting on 31st October, which contain the proposal to work with Advance Construction Scotland to produce a report on remediating the quarry (see Pages 99-102)
Council Papers for meeting 31st October
Community effort brings life-saving aid to Giffnock
Published on August 20, 2017 August 20, 2017 by giffnockcommunitycouncil
A public access defibrillator has been installed outside Giffnock Library after a successful fundraising campaign by Giffnock Community Council.
The project has been made possible after generous support from Giffnock Village BID, East Renfrewshire Good Causes, Woodfarm Community Centre and East Renfrewshire Council, as well as members of the public.
The defibrillator can be used by any member of the public simply by following the instructions on the front of the housing.
Research has shown that the sooner anyone who suffers a cardiac arrest can receive first aid by means of a defibrillator, the greater their chances of survival.
Such aid can be given by any member of the public simply by following the voice commands built into the defibrillator itself.
Giffnock Community Council chairman Jim Martin said: “Having this equipment installed centrally in Giffnock Village is an important contribution to the welfare of the community in Giffnock.”
Provost Jim Fletcher, who was delighted to attend the installation of the equipment, said: “Well done to the Community Council for their hard work in ensuring this potentially life-saving equipment is now available for the whole Giffnock Community to use if needed.”
Russell MacMillan of East Renfrewshire Good Causes told the Extra: “In these times of continued austerity and increasing demands on our public services, it is wonderful to see our own community coming together to help itself and this is a perfect example of what proper joint working can achieve.
“My compliments to all involved in making this happen – great work everyone.”
375 bus route – imminent closure
Published on March 21, 2017 by giffnockcommunitycouncil
The community council has received information that SPT are about to close down the 375 bus route, which runs from Spiersbridge via, Rouken Glen Road, Rowallan Road, Robslee Road, Orchard Park Avenue, Orchard drive, Fenwick Road, Eastoodmains Road and on to Clarkston and Netherlee.
This is an important service for accessing the new Health Centre on Eastwoodmains Road. If it is withdrawn it can make it very difficult for many Giffnock residents to access the health centre unless they have their own transport, or use taxis.
If Giffnock residents wish this service to be retained then use the undernoted link to contact SPT and tell them how important this service is.
http://www.spt.co.uk/corporate/about/standards-responsibility/complaints/
The current (temporary timetable for this service can also be viewed at:-
http://www.spt.co.uk/cms/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Service-375-temporary-timetable_updated.pdf
See also the following link:-
Questionnaire – interim results
Published on August 29, 2016 September 29, 2016 by giffnockcommunitycouncil
At the community council meeting on Monday 19th September, it was reported that over 1500 questionnaire forms had been completed.
Over 80% of respondents support the community council in bidding for a community centre/hub in Giffnock.
As a result, a formal request has been submitted to East Renfrewshire Council to fund a feasibility study, looking at options for creating a community hub. The three councillors present at the meeting indicated their support for the feasibility study.
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The chief Audi A8 is a full-size luxury sedan meant to bring rich consumers attempting to locate room and optimum luxury.
Due to the allwheeldrive set up, winter weather capability is actually among the Audi A8's strengths. Deluxe accommodations are another, notably with the newest redesigned version in addition to the earlier second-generation A8. As with other Audis, understated luxury and cutting-edge digital gear combine to create an experience that supplies refinement in prosperity. Although it's sometimes missed, the A8 is an outstanding alternative for a luxurious flagship.
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The 6.3liter W12 became available this year.
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North American tour with Leprous to kick off this month
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – New Haven-based progressive ensemble, Earthside, is gearing up for a North American tour later this month supporting Norwegian progressive metal act, Leprous. Today, the band is giving fans a glimpse at one of the key aspects of its live performance in the form of the backing video for the track “Crater.” The visual component to Earthside’s live “Crater” performance, complete with special guest vocalist Björn Strid of Soilwork, can be viewed on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKOlyFZLR2Q.
Earthside comments: “We make every effort with our music to give you all something unique and heartfelt that breaks from the norm. We did this by taking a no-limitations approach to our songwriting on A Dream in Static and working with a number of incredible guest musicians. It follows in suit that our live show should also bring something special to the Earthside mythos.
“We collaborated with several amazing vocalists for A Dream in Static and, unfortunately, we can’t bring them all on the road with us. To avoid compromising the stellar performances of Björn [Strid], Dan [Tompkins], Lajon [Witherspoon], and Eric [Zirlinger] during our live shows, we came up with a unique solution. We captured full-body video of their performances and infused them with intense visuals to create a powerful multimedia element that we project alongside each of these songs.”
The upcoming September/October tour reunites Earthside and Leprous following a European stint with Voyager earlier this year. Binary Code and Dissona will round out the North American tour package. A full list of dates can be seen below.
Earthside drummer Ben Shanbrom comments: “Leprous is truly a part of the next generation of progressive music. In less than a year they have become one of Earthside’sabsolute favorite bands – they’re good friends, great people, and unbelievable musicians and performers. It was an amazing experience touring with them and Voyager earlier this year across Europe, and we are so happy to be supporting them in our home country this fall.”
Earthside previously toured in the U.S. in October 2015 with Soulfly, Soilwork andShattered Sun.
Earthside is touring in support of its debut album A Dream in Static, which released last October. An epic undertaking of cross-continental collaborations, A Dream in Static was recorded in Stockholm, Sweden under the watch of renowned producer and mix engineer,David Castillo (Opeth, Katatonia, Bloodbath), and additional mix and mastering engineer, Jens Bogren (Opeth, Soilwork, The Ocean, Devin Townsend). The instrumental collective recruited several acclaimed guest vocalists including Lajon Witherspoon (Sevendust), Daniel Tompkins (TesseracT, ex-Skyharbor), Björn Strid(Soilwork) and Eric Zirlinger (Face the King, ex-Seer) to provide their prowess across four of the eight cinematic tracks, as well as the Moscow Studio Symphony Orchestra (MSSO) for live orchestral compositions.
A music video for “Mob Mentality” – featuring guest vocals from Sevendustfrontman Lajon Witherspoon and a full orchestral arrangement composed by Earthside guitarist Jamie van Dyck and performed by the Moscow Studio Symphony Orchestra (MSSO) – can be streamed on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/WhtEusYxATQ. The clip won the “Outstanding Video by an Unsigned Artist” award from the North American Independent Rock Music Association earlier this year.
Stream A Dream in Static in its entirety on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/mu62Q1N64zc.
Purchase A Dream in Static now through iTunes at: https://itunes.apple.com/album/id1044809003?ls=1&app=itunes, Bandcamp at: https://earthside.bandcamp.com and Google Play at: https://goo.gl/jHQ2DM.
‘A Dream in Static’ track listing:
I. The Closest I’ve Come
II. Mob Mentality
Featured Guest Vocalist: Lajon Witherspoon (Sevendust)
Featured Ensemble: The Moscow Studio Symphony Orchestra (MSSO)
III. A Dream In Static
Featured Guest Vocalist: Daniel Tompkins (TesseracT, ex-Skyharbor)
IV. Entering The Light
Featured Guest Performer: Max ZT — Hammered Dulcimer
V. Skyline
VI. Crater
Featured Guest Vocalist: Björn Strid (Soilwork)
VII. The Ungrounding
VIII. Contemplation Of The Beautiful
Featured Guest Vocalist: Eric Zirlinger (Face the King, ex-Seer)
Stay tuned for more information on Earthside and A Dream in Static.
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Earthside w/ Leprous, Binary Code & Dissona:
9/27 – Atlanta, GA @ Vinyl at Center Stage
9/28 – Frederick, MD @ Cafe 611
9/29 – Philadelphia, PA @ Voltage Lounge
9/30 – New York, NY @ Marlin Room at Webster Hall
10/01 – Buffalo, NY @ The Waiting Room
10/02 – Ottawa, ON @ Mavericks
10/03 – Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
10/05 – Quebec City, QC @ Salle Multi
10/06 – Toronto, ON @ The Garrison
10/07 – Detroit, MI @ Token Lounge
10/08 – Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s
10/09 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
10/11 – Calgary, AB @ Distortion
10/12 – Vancouver, BC @ Red Room
10/13 – Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
10/14 – Portland, OR @ High Water Mark
10/15 – Petaluma, CA @ Phoenix Theater
10/16 – Los Angeles, CA @ Complex
10/17 – Phoenix, AZ @ Joe’s Grotto
10/19 – San Antonio, TX @ Rockbox
10/20 – Fort Worth, TX @ Tomcats West
10/21 – Kansas City, MO @ Riot Room
10/22 – Mexico City, MX @ Foro Indie Rocks * LEPROUS only
Earthside online:
http://earthsideband.com/
https://www.facebook.com/EarthsideMusic
https://earthside.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/earthsideofficial
https://instagram.com/earthsideband/
Earthside is:
Jamie van Dyck – Guitar
Frank Sacramone – Keyboards
Ben Shanbrom – Drums
Ryan Griffin – Bass
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Thoughts on Comics, Week 2
Posted: June 1, 2012 by Jon Erik Christianson in Comicology - Comic Books, DC Comics
During the second week of each month, I’m simply batty for my comics. Hyuck hyuck hyuck.
Batgirl, written by Gail Simone with art by Ardian Syaf
Cover courtesy of DC Comics
If I’ve learned anything in my time scouring the Internet for people’s opinions on the comics that I read, it’s that this is one of the most polarizing comics. People either love this comic or despise it (and keep reading it in order to crap on other people’s opinions, oh Internet). I, shockingly enough, belong to the former group. Read more by clicking “read the rest of this entry.”
It’s different from the other comics I read. Simone’s style of writing is utterly drenched in characterization, subtlety, and nuance, and I absolutely love that. She spends a healthy amount of time in the heads of her characters, and she treats all of them with care (even the villains, 3 of which who’ve had touching backstories).
It’s also important to pay attention to detail. Sometimes, when I’m dealing with a freshly printed stack of comics, I rush through them. I did that with Batgirl #9 and finished the issue a bit confused. I went back and re-read a few words that I missed and inspected a few panels I overlooked and got chills immediately.
In short, it’s not a Michael Bay film. Which apparently makes some people angry.
Batman, written by Scott Snyder with art by Greg Capullo
My approach to Batman (the character, not the comics) has always been that the Batverse is what’s truly interesting in Batman stories, not the character. His epic rogues gallery, Gotham City, and his legion of unique and quirky allies are far more interesting than Bruce Wayne. Whoopie doo, he’s a playboy billionaire who lost his parents and parades around in a tricked-out suit.
Snyder’s take on Batman has reinforced my opinions on the former (that the Batverse is amazing) and challenged them on the latter. Batman, as a person, has had the crap beaten out of him in his storyline in a way that I’ve never seen before. And he shows weakness and emotional depth.
It’s like a Batman I’ve never seen before! Really.
I’m not going to belabor how stunning this series is. Every comic book news organization/comics-fan-with-access-to-the-Internet has already done that.
Just do it.
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Opened Apr 14, 2012 by Trac@tracbot
More accessible way to change identity over commandline
If you are connecting to tor via ssh and a port forward (for an extra layer of security, or because it's not possible on your connection, or possibly because you rent the service) it's difficult and sometimes (if you don't have access to the node) to change identity.
I run tor over ssh and I wanted to see what it's like in China online. But unlike i2p which has a web interface with tor I have to have root to edit torrc.conf and then lookup a node in China. It's cumbersome and for some people who use a node they don't fully control it's not even possible.
A method to switch randomly is discussed here: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3992774/how-do-i-use-tidtelnet-to-send-commands
Specifying requirements like country would be great but just a step in the right direction would be a simpler way to do it than needing to script something to edit the config file and restart the node.
I'm sorry if this is a dupe. I did search but I didn't know what words I should be searching for to find this subject. If you have better luck please let me know what words you used.
Trac:
Username: jago25_98
Tor: unspecified
Reference: legacy/trac#5626
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EEM2019 has kicked off this week on Sfera 102,2 FM radio
ENTERTAINMENT, EVENTS
by Angela Kalias
EEM2019 (Evdoma Ellinikis Mousikis) by Bikos Cola has kicked off this week from February 11-15 on Sfera 102,2 FM radio.
Many of our favourite chart-topping artists will appear live at Sfera Radio studios where they will perform and be interviewed by the radio’s talk show hosts including Natalia Germanou and Grigoris Arnaoutoglou.
Natalia Germanou is one of Greece’s greatest lyricists and is also a TV show host, radio producer, DJ, and journalist. She has written song lyrics for some of the country’s best singers such as Notis Sfakianakis, Natasa Theodoridou, Kati Garbi, Mihalis Hatzigiannis to name just a few.
Natalia also became recognised by Greeks worldwide when she hosted the reality TV show Fame Story in 2002 on ANT1.
Grigoris Arnauotoglou who currently appears on ANT1’s The 2Night Show (a Jimmy Fallon style late night variety show) has been a fixture on Greek TV for many years and really came to fame in the late 1990’s on the Mega Channel through his daily morning TV program show called Omorfos Kosmos To Proi (Beautiful World in The Morining). Aside from being a TV show host, he is also a Radio Producer, a much loved public figure who is known to be held in high regard and respect by his viewers, listeners and his famous guests and friends.
This week you can see and listen to Natalia and Grigori, as they are joined live in the studio daily with singers such as Giannis Ploutarhos, Petros Iakovidis, Giorgos Tsalikis, Peggy Zina and so many more, celebrating the radio’s music week.
There will be many special guest appearances and performances and debut of new songs performed live, so tune in and get hyped for Summer in Greece 2019!
Sera 102,2 FM can be listened to via TuneIn Radio app on your mobile (for those outside of Greece) and followed on Facebook and Instagram where they live stream for you to watch and regularly upload videos.
F: facebook.com/sferaradio/
I: instagram.com/sferaradio1022/
*Images courtesy of Sfera Radio
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Gadadhara, Radharani, and Rukmini
Published on May 6th, 2016 | by Harmonist staff
By Srila B.R. Sridhara Deva Goswami, originally published in Follow the Angels.
Gadadhara Pandita, Radharani and Rukmini, they are of the same line, and that was represented by Gadadhara Pandita in Gaura-lila. In Gaura-lila the bhava, the sentiment, the mood, the emotion of Radharani was taken by Mahaprabhu Himself, Krishna Himself. So, Gadadhara Pandita, Radharani, was emptied. His everything is drawn from him, and he holds a shadowlike position in Gaura-lila. And Rukmini’s characteristic was maintained there. Sober, considerate, patient; all these things, all these qualities remained there in him and so sometimes it is told that he is the Rukmini avatar, the avatar of Rukmini. But really, his position was that of Radharani.
Just like a shadow he cannot leave Sri Gauranga. Wherever Sri Gauranga is going, he is following from a distance. He does not know anything but Gauranga. But still, he is not seen to come forward. Always in the back. Krishna and Radharani are born in the middle of the new moon and the full moon. But Mahaprabhu took his birth in the full moon. Gadadhara Pandita appeared during the new moon. New moon means no moon. The full moon was taken by Mahaprabhu, and new moon, or no moon was taken by Gadadhara Pandita. Gadadhara is master of everything, but still here he has given everything to his master, and he is empty. He is empty, he is playing in such a way his part, Gadadhara Pandita. His is the highest position of sacrifice.
Nimai Pandita showed his character as an aggressor, impertinent, and an extraordinary genius. Gadadhara Pandita was just the opposite. He had some natural inclination, submission towards Nimai Pandita. And Nimai Pandita also had some special attraction for Gadadhara Pandita. But Gadadhara Pandita could not face Nimai Pandita directly. Some sort of shyness he felt about Nimai Pandita. So, this is what we know about Gadadhara Pandita. Gadadhara Pandita had very intimate relationship with Mahaprabhu, in which the acaryas, Swarupa Damodara, Rupa, Sanatana, Kaviraja Goswami, Raghunatha Dasa, all of them, could see Radharani and Rukmini both in his personality, and according to that we can try to understand him.
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Kim Porter’s Family: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
By Jessica McBride
Updated Nov 15, 2018 at 8:04pm
Instagram Kim Porter with her family
Kim Porter, the ex-girlfriend of music legend Diddy, has died at the young age of 47, and she leaves behind a large family.
According to TMZ, Porter was found dead in her Los Angeles-area home on November 15, 2018. Although the cause of death was not yet clear, she was recently possibly suffering from pneumonia and the call came in for cardiac arrest, according to the entertainment news site.
The untimely death has people wondering about Kim Porter’s family.
A post shared by Kim Porter (@ladykp) on Nov 4, 2018 at 4:57pm PST
1. Kim Porter Dated Diddy for 13 Years
This is how we STARTED…
A post shared by Kim Porter (@ladykp) on Jun 22, 2017 at 10:54am PDT
Although Diddy has had higher profile girlfriends over the year (think Jennifer Lopez), Kim Porter was one of his longest lasting girlfriends and one of the most loyal.
According to TMZ, their relationship began in 1994 and ended in 2007. Along the way, though, they broke up and got back together several times, and the relationship was tumultuous. Eventually, it ended amidst cheating accusations (he fathered a child with another woman while with Porter).
She addressed those problems in Essence Magazine, saying, “As Black women we sacrifice. We stand by our man, through thick and thin, through whatever. But if you feel like, ‘Maybe I am getting the short end of the stick,’ that’s when a change has to take place.” Porter added, “It’s not an original script. He’s not the first man who’s cheated. He’s not the first man who’s had a baby outside of his relationship. He’s not the originator of this. But at this point in my life – I have girls now – it’s a different program.”
#BREAKING: @Diddy outside #TolucaLake home of former girlfriend, #KimPorter. The 47 year old former model and wife to his 3 children found dead inside this morning. #LAPD and Coroner here too. pic.twitter.com/TWpgeTbhd9
— Robert Kovacik (@RobertNBCLA) November 16, 2018
They were together for years but never married. However, Kim and Diddy remained cordial, recently appearing together in public for their son’s premiere for his movie, “The Holiday Calendar.” That was the month before she died.
2. Kim Porter & Diddy Had Three Children Together
Now we HERE, #BlendedFamily #cantstopwontstop
Kim Porter’s family includes the three children she had with Diddy. According to E Online, they had a son together named Christian (born in 1998) as well as twin daughters who are named D’Lila Star and Jessie James, born in 2006.
Christian is a model like his mother, according to Paris Vogue. He also enjoys rapping like his dad, blending the best of both parents, the magazine reported.
He told Essence, of his involvement in his dad’s Sean John line, “I would have to say one of the first photo shoots I had with Sean John; he was in it with me. He was teaching me how to pose, how to look into the camera and have my swag on… that was definitely a memorable moment. He said, ‘give ‘em the eye of the tiger and stay in your zone!’”
Diddy has touted the girls on Instagram. The twins have also modeled, with Kim writing on Instagram, “JESSIE and D’LILA cover girls for @halcyon.kids !!’ They get it from they MAMA !!!”
Kim recently lost her grandmother and said she hoped she could enjoy the older woman’s longevity. In one now tragic post last May, Kim wrote, “RIP GRAM ?? I pray I live to be 94 yrs old what a blessing !GENERATIONS #porters We love you Knock KNOCK ??????????????????????????????”
3. Kim Had Another Son With a Different Boyfriend
Halloween 2018 RUN-DMC
A post shared by Kim Porter (@ladykp) on Nov 1, 2018 at 12:49pm PDT
Kim had a fourth child with another man. Diddy was also close to that boy due to the longevity of his relationship with Kim, according to E Online.
“Diddy also helped raise Kim’s son Quincy from a previous relationship with singer/producer Al B. Sure,” the entertainment site reports.
Simply Happy! Premiere Night! #TheHolidayCalendar NOV 2
A post shared by Quincy (@quincy) on Oct 30, 2018 at 7:54pm PDT
According to Paris Vogue, “After the separation of his parents, Kimberly Porter began a relationship with P. Diddy, who quickly became like a father to Quincy.” Paris Vogue reports that Quincy is an actor. He played “the role of Jaleel in the movie Dope, directed by Rick Famuyiwa and co-produced by Pharrell Williams and Sean Combs,” the magazine reported. You can see photos of Quincy in that profile.
Quincy told The Jasmine Brand, “My last name is Combs, my last name is Brown – I go by Quincy. If I was able to take off the Brown and the Combs for my brand…I might do that, you know? But dealing with how they structure things I don’t mind the ‘Quincy Brown’ being my actor name and just the ‘Quincy’ as an artist, as a brand but either way I’m Quincy.”
He’s an actor and model who appeared in the movies Brotherly Love and Dope.
4. Kim Porter Continued to Speak Positively of Diddy on Instagram
HAPPY BIRTHDAY @diddy on this day a GENIUS was born ,may you continue to be the Driving Force of ENERGY that GOD created you to be !! Thank you for giving me the best gifts of life our CHILDREN !! ❤️❤️????????????
A post shared by Kim Porter (@ladykp) on Nov 4, 2018 at 9:09am PST
One of Kim Porter’s last social media posts was a photo of Diddy. She wrote in the caption, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY @diddy on this day a GENIUS was born ,may you continue to be the Driving Force of ENERGY that GOD created you to be !! Thank you for giving me the best gifts of life our CHILDREN !!”
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY @diddy thank you for being our Rock , we are all so Blessed to be a part of a FAMILY that shares so much LOVE ❤️ ??❤️
She also wrote, “HAPPY FATHER’S DAY @diddy thank you for being our Rock , we are all so Blessed to be a part of a FAMILY that shares so much LOVE ❤️ ??❤️”
5. Kim Porter’s Family Considered Her a Great Mom
Day Dreaming and I’m thinking of U..
A post shared by Kim Porter (@ladykp) on Jun 14, 2018 at 12:57pm PDT
On one recent mother’s day, Kim Porter’s children made it clear they thought she was a great mother. “Happy Mother’s Day,” wrote Quincy along with a photo that included Kim.
Christian, Kim’s youngest son, wrote, “Love you mommy!!! HAPPY MOTHERS DAY.”
It was a blended family as Diddy also has children with other people.
Published Nov 15, 2018 at 4:57pm
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God Created Man…(The Arms Race)
…Sam Colt made them equal.
This is a phrase spawned by the Colt firearms company’s famous revolvers (and later other types of weapons).
Colt firearms were, for a long time, the standard issue sidearm in the United States. Everyone had one. But eventually, competition evolved and now Colt is just another firearms manufacturer.
This post was actually spawned by a conversation over on MythicScribes.com going over the plausibility of one author’s world in relation to firearms and gunpowder. In his world, only the single dominant nation has advanced their knowledge of firearms; there are magic users and brutes capable of taking fire from these small arms, but no one has developed competing technology.
My point was that a nation that maintained such a position of dominance for too long would quickly cause their enemies to band together and bring down the juggernaut.
Since the formation of governments and nations, there has been an ever evolving arms race. Offensive weapons are developed to counter defensive weapons; defensive weapons are developed to counter the new offensive weapons, and so on. A fantasy world would be no different.
Being the first nation to develop a particular weapon, like muskets that are useful in a massed infantry setting or rifling, would give them the advantage in developing newer technology, but in all likelihood their dominance would not be absolute nor would it be enduring.
Writing an arms race can be an exciting plot point, especially if you’re writing a series. Having one nation start at a noted disadvantage but slowly regain parity with their enemy can drive action. How will your hero defeat an enemy that is significantly better equipped than his? How will your protagonist react when his army, technologically superior to that of his enemy, is ordered to slaughter what equates to a herd of helpless sheep?
Another part of the arms race to keep in mind is the fact that two nations at war will pour money into research and development at a greater rate than nations at peace. The nations engaged in war, if it goes long enough, will slowly develop an advantage over the other nations of the world.
A wonderful example of this is from one of my favorite Sci-Fi Series, the Honor Harrington series by David Weber. In this series, the Star Kingdom of Manticore and the Republic of Haven start at roughly an equivalent technological position as the rest of the universe. Over the course of their decade+ war, however, they improve technology, develop new weapons and tactics that put them so far ahead of even the largest star nation that they are able to defeat a much larger force of ships from nations that were in a state of peace and had no drive to develop newer weapons and technology.
Eventually, that technology lead would dissipate and today, I’ll go over just a few ways that a technology could fall into the hands of enemies or “allies” and cause the proliferation of those technologies outside of their creator nations.
Military/Government Espionage
The most direct way for a government to try to recover information about an opposing nation’s technology is to commission and support spies directly. These spies can be of the military variety, targeting information and technologies that would help the military directly; or of the “government variety” (aka CIA types). These spies are targeted at a broader range of information and technology.
Practically, when targeting the technology base of an enemy, these two types of spies are going to have a similar goal and likely similar results.
This can be a form of government sponsored espionage as well as a private-sector type. Sending workers to infiltrate the companies producing weapons and sneak out information about how they work and how they are created. This is definitely more of a “long game” type of espionage.
Writing this type of espionage can be done in a variety of different ways. You can write in families implanted in an enemy nation generations prior, with the consistent goal of eventually gaining a position within the corporate establishment and sending back information. A more short term plan is also an option, with migrant workers moving into the target nation and eventually getting jobs in the factories and foundries.
Infiltration of the supply line would be another form of espionage. If the factories and foundries have security that is too tight, workers “up-stream” can still gather information about the materials used in the assembly of weapons and their ammunition.
A truly dedicated nation would employ all of these types of espionage to gather information on the weapons that their enemy lords over them.
Raids or Skirmishes
Does your “uber nation” have super-strict security? Do they screen their workers more intensely than the TSA, making corporate or traditional espionage impossible? Raids and skirmishes are a solid option for retrieving weapons. And the great thing about raids and skirmishes in a fantasy setting are that bandits and outlaws can be a viable excuse.
Plausible deniability is the key when discussing ostensibly state-sponsored raids and attacks. Order a small unit to attack an enemy outpost, but in non-military garb, retrieve examples of weapons and ammunition, and when the offended nation claims the attack, deny that the attackers were part of your military and still profit from their recoveries.
Corporate Greed
Greed is a powerful driving factor. Overt greed is typically going to be of the third party variety. An arms manufacturer signing agreements with either Nation A or Nation B could swing the balance from one side to the other in an otherwise close war.
But greed doesn’t necessarily have to be this obvious. An unscrupulous businessman could feed weapons and information to a neighboring nation, encouraging them to raid supply wagons with arms shipments onboard. This would create tension with the government but also give the second nation a look at weapons. And if it were to come to war, they would be in a direct position to profit from the war by creating more weapons for their government.
So, in conclusion, when you’re worldbuilding, be sure to keep in mind that the technological advantage that one nation might hold over others, assuming all things are otherwise equal (one group is not manifestly stupider than the other), isn’t going to last for very long, especially in a war. The nation on the receiving end of the superior technology will have a very strong drive to either replicate the technology that is defeating them, or develop sufficiently effective tactics to counter that technology.
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