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Indian Fairy Tales (Stokes, 1879)
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Indian Fairy Tales (1879)
by Maive Stokes
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COLLECTED AND TRANSLATED
MAIVE STOKES.
One hundred copies privately printed.
CALCUTTA—1879.
To my dear Grannie, Susan Bazely.
THE first twenty-five stories in this book were told me at Calcutta and Simla by two Ayahs, Dunkní and Múniyá, and by Karím, a Khidmatgar. The last five were told Mother by Múniyá. At first the servants would only tell their stories to me, because I was a child and would not laugh at them, but afterwards the Ayahs lost their shyness and told almost all their stories over again to Mother when they were passing through the press. Karím would never tell his to her or before her. The stories were all told in Hindustani, which is the only language that these servants know.
Dunkní is a young woman, and was born and brought up in Calcutta. She got the stories, she told me, from her husband, Mochí, who was born in Calcutta and brought up at Benares.
Múniyá is a very old, white-haired woman. She has great-grand-children. She was born at Patna, but when she was seven years old she was taken to Calcutta, where she was brought up and married. She and Dunkní are both Hindús.
Karím is a Muhammadan and was born at Lucknow. He says that "The Mouse" and "The Wonderful Story" are both Lucknow tales.
The notes to this book were written by Mother, and Father helped her to spell the Native names and words. He also made the Index.
Dr. George King helped us in the Botany; Mr. Tawney and Mr. Campbell of Islay, who saw many of the stories in manuscript, have given us several remarks. So has my uncle John Boxwell.
M. S. H. Stokes.
Calcutta,
March 24th, 1879.
I. —Phulmatti Rani, or the Flower Lady 1
II. —The Pomegranate King 7
III. —The Cat and the Dog 15
IV. —The Cat which could not be killed 18
V. —The Jackal and the Kite 21
VI. —The Voracious Frog 24
VII. —The Story of Foolish Sachuli 27
VIII. —Barber Him and the Tigers 35
IX. —The Bulbul and the Cotton-tree 39
X. —The Monkey Prince 41
XI. —Brave Hiralalbasa 51
XII. —The Man who went to seek his Fate 63
XIII. —The Upright King 68
XIV. —Loving Laili 73
XV. —How King Burtal became a Fakir 85
XVI. —Some of the doings of Shekh Farid 95
XVII. —The Mouse 101
XVIII. —A Wonderful Story 108
XIX. —The Fakir Nanaksa saves the Merchant's life 114
XX. —The Boy who had a Moon on his forehead and a Star on his chin 119
XXI. —The Bel-Princess 138
XXII. —How the Raja's Son won the Princess Labam 153
XXIII. —The Princess who loved her Father like Salt 164
XXIV. —The Demon is at last conquered by the King's Son 173
XXV. —The Fan Prince 193
XXVI. —The Bed 201
XXVII. —Panwpatti Rani 208
XXVIII. —The Clever Wife 216
XXIX. —Raja Harichand's Punishment 224
XXX. —The King's Son and the Wazir's Daughter 234
Appendix to Notes 294
Glossary 296
List of books referred to 297
This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published before January 1, 1926. It may be copyrighted outside the U.S. (see Help:Public domain).
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A multifactor ETF investing approach for mid-cap stocks
While U.S. mid-cap stocks have provided solid returns over the long term, some investors miss out because they underweight the asset class and focus more on large- and small-cap companies. A multifactor investing approach in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) structure may make sense for mid-cap exposure due to these stocks’ unique characteristics, opportunities, and challenges.
Mid-cap stocks, which are roughly classified as those with a market capitalization of $2 billion to $20 billion, are often overlooked but have outperformed small- and large-cap stocks over the past 25 years. Superior earnings growth has provided a tailwind for mid caps.
A question of style
Investors trying to time their style exposure to mid-cap growth and value funds hurt their performance, based on money-weighted returns, capturing less of the category average return than investors who stuck with mid-cap blend strategies. Therefore, it could make sense for investors to simplify their allocations to mid caps. Money-weighted returns measure the performance of the average investor in the fund, based on net inflows and outflows of the fund.
Due to poor timing of buy and sell decisions, mid-cap growth and value fund investors captured only about 85% and 73% of the category return, respectively.
Yet, mid-cap blend fund investors fared the best with a 90% capture rate of category return. This is a key point. Style-timing decisions in mid caps reduced returns, which provides a strong case for moving away from targeted value and growth allocations and toward the center of the style box (blend).
Picking a consistently outperforming mid-cap manager is difficult
When deciding on an active or passive approach for individual asset classes, it may make sense to look at both the propensity of managers to outperform the index and the magnitude by which outperforming managers generate better results than the index.
Among the U.S. equity style boxes as defined by Morningstar, mid-cap blend and mid-cap value rank at the very bottom in terms of propensity to outperform, at just 27% and 29%, respectively, while less than half of mid-cap growth managers outperform, at 44%. Meanwhile, in terms of magnitude, outperforming managers beat the index by the smallest degree in mid cap, with the top third of managers actually underperforming in mid-cap value and blend.¹
Given that active manager selection is most difficult in mid caps, investors may benefit from alternative approaches such as smart beta.
Finding a more tax-efficient structure
Due to the strong performance of mid caps and embedded gains, fund investors can be hit with capital gains distributions even if they don’t sell shares. Mid-cap funds overall had negative returns in 2018, yet over 90% of mid-cap funds distributed capital gains.²
The ETF structure can reduce the potential for capital gains, which are a drag on after-tax returns. The ETF wrapper can also help address capacity concerns, since many top-rated active mid-cap funds are closed because their asset bases have grown too large.
Putting it all together, an ETF that employs a multifactor approach may solve some of the challenges and capture the opportunities in U.S. mid-cap stocks. A multifactor ETF may be able to target a wide range of mid-cap stocks to access the breadth of the category’s opportunities, while emphasizing factors such as smaller cap, lower relative price, and higher profitability that academic research has linked to higher expected returns.
FOR INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS ONLY: Explore a broker fact sheet for John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF (JHMM).
1 Source: Morningstar, as of 12/31/18. 2 Source: Morningstar, as of 12/31/18.
The stock prices of midsize and small companies can change more frequently and dramatically than those of large companies. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or eliminate the risk of a loss. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
John Hancock ETFs are distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC in the United States, and are subadvised by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP in all markets.. Foreside is not affiliated with John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC or Dimensional Fund Advisors LP.
John Hancock Multifactor ETF shares are bought and sold through exchange trading at market price (not NAV), and are not individually redeemed from the fund. Shares may trade at a premium or discount to their NAV in the secondary market. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.
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Labour Dept: Farm strikes to end by March
Labour Dept said it will only be able to review farmworker wages before March 2013.
Protesters in the main road of Swellendam demonstrate for better wages on Thursday, 15 November 2012 during widespread unrest among farm workers that started in De Doorns in the Western Cape and since spread to other towns in the area. Picture:Nardus Engelbrecht/SAPA.
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CAPE TOWN - The Labour Department said on Tuesday it can't realistically review farmworkers' minimum wages until March next year.
The department is holding a series of public hearings nationally on the matter this month.
The Labour Minister plans to review the R70 daily wage paid to farm labourers after they went on a two-week long strike demanding a daily wage increase of R150.
The ministry's Titus Mtsweni said, "The minister pointed out that if there is going to be an amendment, it will come into effect from 1 March 2013."
Meanwhile, Agriculture Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson earlier defended the deadly strike saying farmworkers have a right to voice their grievances.
She said those who took part in the strike would not be arrested.
At least two people lost their lives in the first round of strikes in the province.
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90 Juice WRLD Quotes and Lyrics to Remember Him
Norbert Juma, Lead Editor
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Published on January 7, 2021 6:00 AM EST
Searching for motivational Juice WRLD quotes and lyrics? The quotes and lyrics showcased below will inspire you as we reminisce over the late chart-topping rapper and singer Juice WRLD.
What’s your favorite Juice WRLD song?
Born Jarad Anthony Higgins, Juice WRLD rose to the top of the charts in mid-2018 with his hit single “Lucid Dreams”. This song of the summer peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. Soon after the emergence of his breakout track, Juice WRLD released his first album Goodbye & Good Riddance, which is certified platinum.
The multi-talented artist released a variety of well-received musical projects during his career including a collaborative mixtape with Atlanta-rapper Future, Wrld on Drugs, and a second studio album in early 2019, Death Race for Love.
On December 8th, 2019, Juice WRLD suffered from a seizure shortly after arriving at Chicago’s International Airport. He later died after arriving at a nearby hospital.
During his provoking rap career, Juice WRLD utilized his Everyday Power to create impactful music and shed light on many different issues. The rapper wasn’t afraid to show emotion and produced genre-bending, eclectic music that showed millions of people around the world they weren’t alone.
Below is a selection of Juice WRLD quotes and lyrics to remember the late artist by. Read through them, and once you’re done, be sure to also check out our list of inspirational Lizzo quotes that will encourage you to love yourself more.
Juice WRLD quotes and lyrics about relationships
1. “You found another one, but I am the better one. I won’t let you forget me.” – Juice WRLD, “Lucid Dreams”
2. “Telling you right now, all you’ll find is a lost soul, rich and blind.” – Juice WRLD, “Rich and Blind”
3. “I’ve been through the wringer, tryna put a diamond ring on her finger.” – Juice WRLD, “Candles”
4. “You done woke me up from my eternal slumber, I’m the lightning you’re the thunder.” – Juice WRLD, “Flaws and Sins”
Don’t forget to also read our list of Lil Peep quotes or these quotes from NBA YoungBoy that will motivate you to hustle.
Juice WRLD quotes about mental health
5. “Exhale depression as the wind blows. These are the laws of living in vogue.” – Juice WRLD, “Empty”
6. “Everybody stay positive no matter how negative life gets.” – Juice WRLD, Nardwuar interview
7. “It’s funny how the blessed ones had the most curses.” – Juice WRLD, “Rich and Blind”
8. “A lot of men make fun of you for expressing your feelings because they don’t get it. They can’t wrap their heads around the concept of being completely honest and forthright.” – Juice WRLD, NME interview
9. “We’re perfectly imperfect children. Rose from the dust, all of us are on a mission.” – Juice WRLD, “Empty”
10. “What’s the 27 club? We ain’t making it past 21.” – Juice WRLD, “Legends”
Juice WRLD quotes and lyrics about success
11. “I chase thrills, you still crashin’ Hot Wheels.” – Juice WRLD, “Maze”
12. “I’m running to the money all the time so I can never be late.” – Juice WRLD, “HeMotions”
13. “If you ain’t payin’ a hundred thousand, get them features out my face.” – Juice WRLD, “Big”
14. “I just walked in the building. Look like a million, but I’m worth more than a million.” – Juice WRLD, “Feeling”
Also check out our list of the best song quotes from the biggest hits of 2019.
Juice WRLD quotes and lyrics about his love of music and impact
15. “It’s always good to put thought into shit, but something’s gonna come more from like, a feeling and heart and the soul, less like the mind.” – Juice WRLD, XXL interview
16. “I’m a music head and always will be.” – Juice WRLD, NME interview
17. “Music is the best way that I can communicate with other people.” – Juice WRLD, Billboard interview
18. “Some people don’t get the credit that they deserve strictly based off the color of their skin. And technically speaking, my people made up those same genres. They created that sound in the first place.” – Juice WRLD, GQ interview
19. “I like to call myself an artist who can tap into a lot of different sounds. I can make a rap song, and then turn around and make music with a live band if I wanted to.” – Juice WRLD, Elevator Mag interview
20. “I wanna be more than a millionaire. I wanna change the world.” – Juice WRLD, XXL interview
Insightful Juice WRLD quotes and lyrics
21. “I don’t know if it’s because my heart hurts or if I am insecure.” – Juice WRLD
22. “Nobody on this earth is perfect. Everybody has their flaws; everybody has their dark secrets and vices.” – Juice WRLD
23. “Ain’t nothing like the feeling of uncertainty, the eeriness of silence.” – Juice WRLD
24. “I have these Lucid Dreams where I can’t move a thing.” – Juice WRLD
25. “One thing my dad told me was, never let your woman know when you’re are insecure.” – Juice WRLD
26. “I need to work with your legend.” – Juice WRLD
27. “People will do you wrong over and over, but the one time you call them out your suddenly the bad guy.” – Juice WRLD
28. “Honestly the way I make music, you know it is like I don’t want to sound cocky or anything, but I try my best to make time with music that doesn’t have an expiration date.” – Juice WRLD
29. “We are trying to hide our feelings, but we forgot that our eyes speak.” – Juice WRLD
30. “I stay to my self a lot.” – Juice WRLD
You might also like our collection of the best Lil Baby quotes or these list of The Weeknd quotes and lyrics.
Juice WRLD quotes and lyrics to motivate you
31. “She told me to put my heart in the bag and nobody gets hurt. Now I am running from her love I am not fast so I am making it worse.” – Juice WRLD
32. “If you ever get jealous, just remember I chose you out of everyone else.” – Juice WRLD
33. “They all always notice when you acting different but they never see what they did to make you start acting that way.” – Juice WRLD
34. “Even in high school, I went through a lot of relationship issues, and that’s at the centre of my music.” – Juice WRLD
35. “Tell me that it is all okay I have been waiting on this all damn day.” – Juice WRLD
36. “My music is straightforward because I want to give people me and let them know they’re not alone in going through the things that they go through.” – Juice WRLD
37. “Once you fall in love you fall, there’s a reason why we use that word.” – Juice WRLD
38. “Don’t let the scale define you. Be active Eat Healthy Be Happy.” – Juice WRLD
39. “Either I am a grow with you or outgrow you, I am not standing still for nobody.” – Juice WRLD
40. “I got family members that are police officers. I don’t get any problem if you a cop, as long as y’all doing y’all job, and y’all not harassing.” – Juice WRLD
Memorable Juice WRLD quotes and lyrics
41. “I know I have a purpose, but I don’t see the purpose.” – Juice WRLD
42. “I think it’s important to add a personal aspect to your music – that’s what makes it authentic at the end of the day.” – Juice WRLD
43. “Uh, people love to talk about the money that they make/Nobody wanna talk about the money that they save.” – Juice WRLD
44. “I’ve always been involved in music. Whether it be taking piano lessons or something, I always have.” – Juice WRLD
45. “Lucid dreaming is dreaming but you being aware that you’re doing it.” – Juice WRLD
46. “I feel like that’s what’s going to be most respected at the end of the day, that I’m able to do so many different things and become less of a rapper and just more as a musician.” – Juice WRLD
47. “I feel as though, if you’re able to control your dreams, you have more power and control over your mind, like you could reach more areas of your mind. Therefore, I feel like it creates the ability for you to achieve more things in reality.” – Juice WRLD
48. “I can admit and say that I have feelings.” – Juice WRLD
49. “I had phases of listening to rap and trap, and then I had phases where I’d listen to post-hardcore, rap, grunge, metal… all that. I had different time periods of listening to different music. And now it all clashes together.” – Juice WRLD
50. “I talk about a lot of issues I go through and some of my fans go through and try to create a fellowship where people can relate to each other.” – Juice WRLD
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Juice WRLD quotes to motivate you
51. “Words have a lot of power.” – Juice WRLD
52. “Even if I’m talking about something that’s negative, I look at it as putting my mistakes out there for people to learn from it.” – Juice WRLD
53. “It is hard to separate the art from the artist.” – Juice WRLD
54. “I never thought about college, but my mom thought about it for me.
I knew 100 percent it wasn’t for me.” – Juice WRLD
55. “I don’t want to get lost in everything. I just want to keep the same work ethic.” – Juice WRLD
56. “I freestyle everything.” – Juice WRLD
57. “I feel like I inspire more people than I think I do. I just need to remember that.” – Juice WRLD
58. “I really just like making music. People call that ‘work.’ Like, ‘Oh, you’re going to the studio to work?’ No, that’s even what I do in my off day. I love recording.” – Juice WRLD
59. “I started recording in my sophomore year in high school.
I recorded things on my cell phone in my basement.” – Juice WRLD
60. “Trust me: it’s cool to invest.” – Juice WRLD
Interesting Juice WRLD quotes and lyrics
61. “I still see your shadows in my room.” – Juice WRLD
62. “Elevate elevate elevate myself now I am on the ground on the ground have not been myself.” – Juice WRLD
63. “Music turns up neighbors telling me to pipe down.” – Juice WRLD
64. “I’m probably one of the biggest Drake fans you could ever find.” – Juice WRLD
65. “Why did I fall for you? I gave it all for you.” – Juice WRLD
66. “It’s good to put money back into communities.” – Juice WRLD
67. “Did I say that out loud? I am so crazy about mine.” – Juice WRLD
68. “But now I got a bigger job the world screamin my songs.” – Juice WRLD
69. “Drugs can ruin your whole life.” – Juice WRLD
70. “What am I to do it seems I fell in love with you.” – Juice WRLD
Juice WRLD quotes and lyrics
71. “And I cannot change you, so I must replace you, oh Easier said than done.” – Juice WRLD
72. “If you a real muthafucka, you gonna always gravitate to genuine energy and activity.” – Juice WRLD
73. “I love my life and the ppl it… thank you God for giving me what I have..give me strength to f**k Satan up if he comes this way..amen.” – Juice WRLD
74. “The friends that don’t evolve with you are temporary.” – Juice WRLD
75. “Break away from everybody break away from everything if you can’t stand the way this place is take yourself to higher places.” – Juice WRLD
76. “Bye negative energy you’re not welcomed anywhere near me in my savior’s name, AMEN.” – Juice WRLD
77. “I’m lost tryna find my way.. but every day I realize more and more I can’t find that way without you.” – Juice WRLD
78. “I’m your everything so that everything isn’t a problem.” – Juice WRLD
79. “By default I’m kind-hearted and it’s a gift not a curse, you just gotta know who to show your kind heart to.” – Juice WRLD
80. “The best feeling in the world is laying w my beautiful wife.” – Juice WRLD
More Juice WRLD quotes and lyrics
81. “I stay to myself a lot.” – Juice WRLD
82. “Thank you God for waking me up when u ain’t have to..This life is a blessing I won’t take for granted.” – Juice WRLD
83. “The devil is so beautiful and strong.. but don’t be fooled.. you are much stronger.” – Juice WRLD
84. “Made mistakes but that’s what life is about..my mistakes lead me to a better route.” – Juice WRLD
85. “A minor set back paves the way for a major come back.” – Juice WRLD
86. “I can count the things that actually relieve my stress on one hand.” – Juice WRLD
87. “I’ll never forget about the demons I conquered. Ik I got a way to go but I still made it further than most.” – Juice WRLD
88. “I can’t tell what’s real or where I belong.” – Juice WRLD
89. “Words can be as sweet as candy or as sharp as a blade. That’s the beauty of it.” – Juice WRLD
90. “Sometimes life’s a mess, I get high when I’m upset.” – Juice WRLD
How has Juice WRLD’s music impacted your life?
In just a short period, rapper and singer Juice WRLD connected with millions of people across the world and influenced many to embrace their true selves. His impact will last far beyond his time on Earth. We hope that the Juice WRLD quotes and lyrics above inspire you to chase your dreams and be true to exactly who you were meant to be, just as he was.
What’s your favorite Juice WRLD quote or lyric showcased? Is there a quote or lyric that we’ve missed? Let us know in the comments section what your thoughts are.
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Major boost for Dublin after Indeed announce 600 new jobs
Galen English
The capital has received a major jobs boost after the world’s largest employment site Indeed announced 600 new jobs.
The site, which has its HQ in Dublin for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is looking to fill roles in marketing, finance, strategy, operations, sales, client services, HR and business development over the next five years.
The company which already employs over 1,000 people has been here since 2012.
Indeed’s CEO Chris Hyams, said: ‘Indeed exists to help people get jobs, and as our business grows rapidly, we need even more people to help us with this mission.
Dave O’Neill, COO, Indeed, Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys, Chris Hyams, CEO, Indeed, Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, Martin Shanahan, CEO, IDA Ireland. Pic: Chris Bellew /Fennell Photography
‘I am delighted to be announcing 600 new roles in Dublin, a city that Indeed arrived in only seven years ago with just three staff.
‘As the Irish economy has grown, Indeed has had the opportunity to grow a strong EMEA HQ here with an abundance of talented staff’.
Junior Education Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor has said that the move will create considerably more opportunities for recent graduates in Ireland.
Job site Indeed also unveiled a new partnership with the Irish Olympic Team for Tokyo 2020. Pic: Chris Bellew /Fennell Photography.
‘I am delighted to see the continuing expansion of Indeed and welcome the fact that it is able to offer highly skilled career opportunities to the graduates of Ireland’s third level institutions,’ she said.
‘The Government is committed to ensuring that Irish universities are world class and we are fully aware that one of the key differentiators that has attracted international companies to locate here is the quality of our graduates and education system.’
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Oregon, Arizona and Pennsylvania Secretary of State Offices Closed 1/7/21
The Oregon Secretary of State office has announced that they are closed today (1/7/21) until further notice due to COVID-19 concerns. Click the link below for more updates from the Oregon SOS. => https://sos.oregon.gov/Pages/covid-19.aspx The Pennsylvania Secretary of State office is closed today due to the recent political activities around the Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations. Click below for additional information. … READ MORE
California Secretary of State Closes Sacramento Office
The California Secretary of State's office is anticipating that crowds will continue to gather in Downtown Sacramento and around the State Capitol over the next several days. To err on the side of safety for their workforce and customers, the Sacramento office of the Secretary of State is closed to the public today, January 7, 2021 and possibly through Friday, January 8, 2021. READ MORE
New York Department of State Closed for System Maintenance 12/31
We have been recently informed that New York Department of State, Division of Corporations, State Records & UCC will be doing system maintenance starting Thursday, December 21, 2020 at 3:30 EST through Monday, January 4, 2021 at 12PM EST. During this time, the ability to file UCCs through their systems will be unavailable. Important to note: Certificates of Incorporation and Articles of Organization can be still filed online using their… READ MORE
Regional Stay At Home Orders Rolling Out Across California
On December 3, 2020, the California Department of Public Health issued a new Regional Stay At Home Order in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Beginning Friday, December 11, 2020, many counties in the Sacramento, San Joaquin and Southern California regions will temporarily close their doors to the public for all over-the-counter services. County Clerks will continue to provide services by mail, including certified copy requests.… READ MORE
California Secretary of State’s Office Suspends Services Through End of Year
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2020 Holiday Schedule for the Delaware Secretary of State
Below is the holiday schedule direct from the Delaware Secretary of State for the remainder of the year and the start of 2021. Tuesday, November 3, 2020 State Holiday – Election Day – The Division of Corporations will be closed.** Wednesday, November 11, 2020 State Holiday – Veterans Day – The Division of Corporations will be closed.** Wednesday, November 25, 2020 There will be no change in the regular hours of… READ MORE
CEA Annual Conference Goes Virtual
The CEA’s Annual Conference, a 3-day event held virtually this year, was once again proudly sponsored by First Corporate Solutions. The conference began Saturday, October 3, reconvened the following Saturday, October 10, and will conclude tomorrow, Saturday, October 17. The conference has featured industry speakers, educational sessions, and legislative updates. These sessions are always informative with countless highly connected and… READ MORE
Louisiana SOS to close due to Hurricane Delta
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New Jersey Legislation to Modernize Business Filing Statutes
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Nebraska Legislative Updates – September 2020
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CA SOS Closes Early due to Excessive Heat Warnings
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Chicago Business Services Office Closed Until August 6, 2020
Out of an abundance of caution, the Chicago Business Services Office (69 W. Washington St.) will be closed until August 6 because of an employee who tested positive for COVID-19. The Business Services Office handles business service filings including but not limited to articles of incorporation, articles of organization for LLCs and annual reports. The Illinois Department of Public Health has been consulted and confirmed that the public… READ MORE
California Update – Assembly Bill 85 Exempts Payment of Minimum Annual Franchise Tax Payment
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Los Angeles Business Programs Division Office Closed
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Florida Division of Corporations remains closed until July 27, 2020
The Florida Division of Corporations has once again closed their office. They are expected to remain closed until July 27. Online services and Apostille / Legalization requests remain available at this time. All other requests may be delivered and delivery dates will be honored, but they will not be processed until the office re-opens again. For additional information please visit the Florida Division of Corporations website online at… READ MORE
Florida Division of Corporations – Closed 7/13/2020 – 7/17/2020
Due to Covid-19, the Florida Division of Corporations will be closed the week of 7/13/2020. Filing and document requests can be submitted but they will not be processed until the division re-opens. For additional information please visit https://dos.myflorida.com/sunbiz/. READ MORE
CA Secretary Of State To Shut Down Online UCC System July 13
On Monday, July 13, 2020 at 12:01 AM, the California Secretary of State’s office plans to shut down their current UCC Online System. Their new system will go live on July 15, 2020, around 10:00 AM. During this time, users will not be able to submit electronic filings or conduct any online searches on California’s system. All documents received by mail or the Sacramento drop box during this time will receive a filing date of July 15,… READ MORE
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First Corporate Solutions sponsors the International Association of Commercial Administrators Merit Awards again
First Corporate Solutions (FCS) is proud to announce our sponsorship of the 2020 International Association of Commercial Administrators’ (IACA) Annual Merit Award Ceremony. This year, the ceremony will be held virtually in July instead of at the annual conference which was postponed back in May due to COVID-19 impacts. FCS has always been proud to support IACA and the Merit Awards, and during these uncertain times, feels its importance… READ MORE
Delaware State Government Offices Closed Friday 6/19/2020
Delaware Governor John Carney announced today that June 19, 2020, will be an additional holiday for state government in honor of Juneteenth and that government offices will be closed that day. Because of this, any business entity filings will not be able to be processed until Monday. Therefore, if you need a filing to receive Friday’s date of 6/19/202, the global filing service will be in effect. If you have questions please contact… READ MORE
Louisiana Secretary of State Recording Requirement Eliminated
Senate Bill 54 signed by the governor and effective June 5, 2020 eliminates the requirement for the Secretary of State to record notice of administrative revocation of articles of incorporation in the clerk of court of the parish in which the corporation's registered office is located. Additionally,the bill adds a requirement for registered agents to be authorized in their organizational documents to act as a registered agent. For additional… READ MORE
Secretary of State’s Office Closures Due to Civil Unrest
UPDATED: June 5, 2020 California SOS Updates Sacramento Lobby drop-off open from 8am to 3pm, however all planned services that were to resume June 1, 2020, remain suspended. All regular counter drop offs will be processed on a first in, first out basis, filing fees are required to be paid by check or money order, no cash or credit cards at this time. Documents will be returned by regular mail unless otherwise stipulated. Los Angeles Remains… READ MORE
FCS Sponsors CEA’s Annual Bulk Sale Seminar
First Corporate Solutions is again honored to partner with the California Escrow Association by sponsoring their upcoming Annual Bulk Sale Seminar event. Originally scheduled to convene in Costa Mesa on March 21, the seminar was cancelled due to impacts of COVID-19. Ever resourceful, the CEA has pivoted to adjust and plans to offer the same seminar content broken up into Zoom meetings. The details are still being finalized. Seminar… READ MORE
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The impacts of the coronavirus are being felt, requiring action to mitigate and address evolving realities during these uncertain times, and First Corporate Solutions (FCS) is doing just that to assure your compliance management needs continue to be supported as best as possible. FCS has ordered hand sanitizer and wipes for the staff and also distributed educational material and guidance protocols to limit exposure in our offices. In… READ MORE
Coronavirus Update: Delaware Division of Corporations remains open for now
The Delaware Division of Corporations has received inquiries about impacts and possible changes to operations due to the Coronavirus. As a result, it has created a link with information on their website https://corp.delaware.gov and will use this page to provide any updates or changes as they develop. Further, the Delaware Division of Corporations will send notifications to the online agent community with information and updates that are… READ MORE
First Corporate Solutions Closed Christmas Day
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Delaware SOS Closed Until Thursday 12-26-2019
The Delaware SOS is closed tomorrow for Christmas Eve. No filings can be submitted to the state tomorrow, Tuesday 12/24. All Delaware filings that require a 12/24 index date must be submitted today, Monday 12/23. If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact your account manager. READ MORE
Virginia Corporate Commission New System Release
The Virginia Corporate Commission is planning to release a new system on December 9th. Some immediate effects to consider include: from November 22nd to December 16th, all expedited or rush services will not be offered; online services will be impacted starting on November 25th, except for new domestic business registrations; the Corporate Commission’s website and online services will not be available from December 4th to 6th. Electronic… READ MORE
Update for Nevada Services
On July 18, 2019, the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office launched a new system that impacted UCC and Corporate data, UCC filings, UCC and Corporate searches and online copy services. First Corporate Solutions has been providing updates once a month regarding various issues we have been experiencing related to turnaround times for various order types. For the past couple of weeks, the turnaround times for copies has been a least a week… READ MORE
Oklahoma Secretary of State Office Closure
The Oklahoma Secretary of State is closed today, Friday, July 26, 2019, due to break in the water main. Any corporate filings submitted today will not be filed until Monday, given the issue has been resolved. Filings will receive the date they are processed and not be backdated. Also affected are authentication/apostille requests and transmitting utility UCC filings. This problem does not affect regular (non-transmitting utility)… READ MORE
Filing Office Closures: August – September 2019
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Nevada Filing Service Interruption
The Nevada Secretary of State’s commercial filing services will be unavailable until Friday, July 19, 2019 with the deployment of their new business processing system. The following services will be unavailable during this transition period: - new entity filings - initial filings - annual list filings - amendments - state business license applications - copies requests - Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings - amendments… READ MORE
Independence Day Filing Office Closures
Our offices and all U.S. filing jurisdictions will be closed in observance of the holiday on Thursday, July 4th. The following filing offices will be closed on Friday, July 5th: - Louisiana - Maine - Mississippi - South Dakota - Texas - Virginia Contact your client services specialist with any questions or concerns. READ MORE
Ohio Secretary of State Update
The Ohio Secretary of State has made the following changes to its UCC filing process and good standing certificates. UCC Filings Will require all UCC filings to be submitted online via the State's web portal or XML e-filing. Once effective the Secretary of State will reject any paper UCC filings. Estimated Effective Date: July 1, 2019 Long Form Good Standings Traditional long form good standing certificates will no longer be provided… READ MORE
Delaware Division of Corporations – Change in Office Hours
Thursday, June 6, 2019 The Delaware Division of Corporations 4-12 night shift is working from 2:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. During this time: - DCIS and Fax Gateway will be available until 11:59 P.M. for securing filing dates and times. - Emergency issues with connectivity? Call 302-739-9560 after 10:00 P.M. Friday, June 7, 2019 The Delaware Division of Corporations staff will be available from 8 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. EST. During… READ MORE
The International Association of Commercial Administrators Merit Award – Sponsored by FCS
We are pleased to announce that First Corporate Solutions (FCS) sponsored the 2019 International Association of Commercial Administrators’ (IACA) Annual Merit Award Ceremony. The ceremony was held last week at the IACA Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA. IACA is a professional association for government administrators of business organization and secured transaction record systems at the state, provincial, territorial, and national… READ MORE
Good Friday – State Filing Office Closures
The following State Filing Offices will be closed on Friday, April 19th in observance of Good Friday: - Connecticut - Delaware - Hawaii - Indiana - Louisiana - New Jersey - North Carolina - North Dakota - Tennessee - Texas Your Account Manager will be available during these closures for any questions or concerns! 800.406.1577 READ MORE
Delaware Secretary of State Office Closure
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 The Delaware Secretary of State staff will be available from 8 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. - There will be no Priority 3 “Same Day” service or Priority 5 “Must Approvals”. After Division employees depart for the event at 10:30 A.M., agents may enter and submit Priority 5 “Must Approvals”. Those approvals will be processed on Thursday after the higher priorities have been processed. - All 30 Minute, Priority… READ MORE
State Filing Office Closures Due to Inclement Weather
The following state filing offices are closed today due to inclement weather: • Colorado • New Mexico • South Dakota • Wyoming Reach out to your Account Manager with any questions or concerns! 800.406.1577 READ MORE
Filing Office Closures
State filing offices closed, February 20th, due to inclement weather: • Maryland • Pennsylvania • Federal & D.C. gov't offices Delaware Due to the inclement weather, the State of Delaware, Division of Corporations office will be closing at 1:30 today Wednesday, February 20th. Our Delaware office will also be closing early and clients will be notified of any filing delays. New Jersey The governor of New Jersey has declared… READ MORE
CA Secretary of State Temporary Service Interruption
The California Secretary of State is currently down due to a network interruption with no estimate for repair. Contact your Account Manager at clientservices@ficoso.com for questions or concerns regarding your orders. Thank you for your patience as we await resolution on this matter. READ MORE
Inclement Weather & Holiday Filing Office Closures
The New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Washington Secretary of State filing offices are closed Tuesday, February 12th due to inclement weather. Connecticut, Illinois, and Missouri are also closed for Lincoln's birthday. Questions? Reach out to your account manager at 800.406.1577. READ MORE
Severe Weather Alert – Washington Secretary of State Filing Delays
The Washington Secretary of State is closed Monday, February 11th due to inclement weather. Please be advised that filings may be delayed. Questions? Reach out to your account manager at 800.406.1577. READ MORE
Severe Weather Alert – Nevada Secretary of State Filing Delays
The Nevada Secretary of State was closed Monday, February 4th, and is reopening today at 10 am due to severe snow storms. Please be advised that filings may be delayed. Questions? Reach out to your account manager at 800.406.1577. READ MORE
January 30th, 2019: State Filing Office Closures
The following state filing offices are closed today due to inclement weather: - Illinois - Indiana - Michigan - Wisconsin Questions? Reach out to your account manager at 800.406.1577. READ MORE
Delaware Secretary of State Closure – December 24-25th, 2018
The Delaware Secretary of State and Division of Corporations will be closed in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. READ MORE
Friday, December 14, 2018 – Change in Office Hours at SOS of DE
Our DE Division will be closed from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. EST and the 4 a.m.- 12 p.m team will be working 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. EST. The following order changes will be in effect: • 30 Minute & Priority 1 (one-hour service) must be received by 5 p.m. EST • Priority 2 (two-hour service) must be received by 4 p.m. EST • 30 Minute, Priority 1 and 2 filings/requests will not be processed between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST and… READ MORE
State Filing Offices Closed for Veterans Day
All state filing offices except Texas and Wisconsin will be closed next Monday, November 12th. Feel free to contact your account representative with any questions you may have. READ MORE
Election Day State Filing Office Closures
The following state filing offices will be closed for Election Day, Tuesday, November 6th. - Delaware - Hawaii - Illinois - Indiana - Maryland - Michigan - Montana - New Jersey - Rhode Island Contact your First Corporate Solutions Account Representative for any questions or concerns. READ MORE
Office Closures Due to Hurricane Michael
The Florida UCC and the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations will be closed the following days due to Hurricane Michael: Tuesday, 10/09/18 – Thursday, 10/11/18. These services will NOT be available while closed: - Certified copies - Corporate & UCC filings - Non-electronic Good Standing Certificates What you CAN DO in the meantime: - UCC searches - Plain copies of charter documents - Electronic Good Standing… READ MORE
Important Notice to Florida Business Entities
The Florida Department of State Division of Corporations has stated that business entities will be dissolved or revoked at the close of business on September 28th, if an annual report is not filed by September 21st. The last day to pay by check for 2018 is September 21st. Credit card payments will be accepted until 5:00 pm September 28th. Reach out to your account manager today to submit your filing or click here for more information.… READ MORE
October & November State Holiday Closures
Please note that some states do not post their holiday schedules or declare closures until the last minute. If you require a specific filing date, contact your Account Manager and we will double check at that time to ensure that office will be available for your filing. READ MORE
Illinois Bill Allows for Professional Limited Liability Companies
Effective August 14, Senate Bill 3398 (Public Act 100-0894) amended the Limited Liability Company and Professional LLC Acts to permit conversions of LLCs to professional LLCs with no filing fee and to require the name of a professional LLC to contain “PLLC”. Certificates of registration are to expire on January 1, 2019 and on January 1 of every third year thereafter for professional LLCs, professional service corporations and medical… READ MORE
Michigan Bill Amends Uniform Partnership Act
Signed by the governor May 2nd and effective August 2nd, Senate Bill 841 (Public Act No. 131) amends the Michigan Uniform Partnership Act to revise the liability shield for partners in a limited liability partnership. READ MORE
New Hampshire Bill Amends Limited Liability Company Act
Signed by the governor on June 8th and effective August 7th, Senate Bill 425 (Chapter 2018-222) modifies requirements for LLC mergers and eliminates rights of former LLC members under the Limited Liability Company Act. READ MORE
Delaware Bill Clarifies Registered Agent Requirements
Effective July 17th, 2018 House Bill 404 (Chapter 334) clarifies Delaware business entity statutes to state that registered agents are obligated to comply with requirements, standards, guidelines, rules, regulations and procedures issued by the Secretary of State when involving filings for corporations, partnerships, and LLCs. Thus, the Secretary of State can adopt requirements regarding verification of customer entities. Questions about… READ MORE
Nebraska Eliminates Biennial Report Per Page Filing Fee for Nonprofits
Legislative Bill 749 eliminates the requirement for nonprofit corporations to pay an additional per page filing fee of $5.00 when filing their biennial report. The bill clarifies that fraternal societies pay the same filing fees as nonprofit corporations. This bill is effective as of July 16, 2018. Filers with questions about this update may contact First Corporate Solutions regarding this change. Todd Gomes – 916.313.8917 Pat Fitzgibbon… READ MORE
Louisiana Corporate Filing Regulations Update
Effective May 28th after being signed by the governor, Louisiana House Bill 621 (Act 560) updated corporate filing regulations, including a specification that applicants must use a name distinguishable upon the records of the Secretary of State unless meeting present law exemptions. Partnership annual report filing fees were also increased from $25 to $30. Filers with questions about this Louisiana corporate filing regulations update… READ MORE
Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office will No Longer Accept UCCs With Attachments
Beginning on Monday, June 11, 2018, the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office will no longer accept for filing any UCC documents with attachments. All collateral descriptions or any other information may be entered in the collateral box provided on the UCC forms in the online filing system. The entry of any Social Security number or Tax ID number in the collateral fields will invalidate the filing and prevent its submission.… READ MORE
[For Immediate Release] First Corporate Solutions To Exhibit At LAPA’s 2nd Annual Legal Technology Expo
Sacramento, CA (March 5th, 2018) First Corporate Solutions, a global Corporate, Registered Agent, UCC & Title due diligence and risk management firm, announced today it will exhibit its law firm solutions for corporate filings, registered agent and UCC searching and filing at the Los Angeles Paralegal Association’s 2nd Annual Legal Technology Expo. The expo takes place downtown at the Los Angeles Athletic Club from 6-9 PM this Wednesday,… READ MORE
[For Immediate Release] First Corporate Solutions Releases Michigan and Tennessee Data To Online UCC & Lien State Search System
Sacramento, CA (March 5, 2018) - First Corporate Solutions (FCS), a global UCC and corporate risk management and due diligence firm, announced today that they have released Michigan and Tennessee state UCC & lien data to their online UCC and lien search system. Online users can now search its reliable and current indices for Michigan and Tennessee UCC data including an expansive library of clear, downloadable document images. The… READ MORE
State News Update – California, New Hampshire, New Jersey
Here are a few state news updates below. California—Effects of Senate Bill 2 continue to evolve at the County level in California. When it went into effect on Jan 1, 2018, most Counties accepted that the majority of the documents recorded in the Bulk Sale process were exempt from the new SB2 fees being charged. Alameda, San Luis Obispo and Riverside took a different position, and the $75 per title fee was charged on many of the Bulk… READ MORE
Delaware Secretary Of State Closed 1/4/2018 Due To Inclement Weather
Due to inclement weather, the State of Delaware, Division of Corporations office and State of Delaware offices in all three counties (Kent, New Castle and Sussex) will be closed Thursday, January 4, 2018. The state has informed that an extraordinary event will be logged in their system allowing file dates on the day the State is closed in accordance with 8 DEL.C.§103(I)(1) and related sections under 6 DEL.C. If you have further questions,… READ MORE
California Secretary Of State Releases 2018 State Holiday Closure Schedule
The California Secretary of State has released its holiday closure schedule for 2018. See state closure dates below for planning purposes. 2017 State Holiday Schedule (Remaining) Monday, December 25 - Christmas Day 2018 State Holiday Schedule Monday, January 1 – New Year’s Day Monday, January 15 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, February 19 – President’s Day Friday, March 30 - Cesar Chavez Day (Observed) Monday,… READ MORE
California SB2 Signed Into Law New $75 Fee Increase On Certain Document Recordings
California Senate Bill 2 was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown on September 29, 2017 and will take effect January 1, 2018. It creates a $75 fee on certain real estate transaction documents when they are recorded, capped at $225 per transaction. The fee does not apply to sales of residential and commercial properties but instead to other transactions like mortgage refinancing and county fixture filings. You can download a copy… READ MORE
Important Notice: Oregon Secretary Of State Releases New Business Entity Forms
New forms for Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Organization, and their related forms were released by the Oregon Secretary of State (revision date is 11/17). Starting January 1, principle place of business and officer/director/member/manager information will be REQUIRED when entities file their articles; there will no longer be an option to wait until filing their first annual report. The old forms will NOT be accepted after… READ MORE
Important Notice: Washington Secretary Of State
The Washington Secretary of State launched its new Corporations and Charities Filing System on Monday, November 13th. Along with many services migrating to the new system, please note the State also changed procedures for issuing corporate filing dates. The current filing system issues the date of submission as the ‘filed’ date for all corporate documents; the new system will use the document completion date within the system as… READ MORE
Holiday Schedule for the Delaware Secretary of State
Below is the holiday schedule direct from the Delaware Secretary of State for the remainder of the year and the start of 2018. The DE SOS’ global filing service is in effect if file dates are required for the days the Division will be closed. Friday, November 10, 2017 State Holiday – Veterans Day (observed) – The Division of Corporations will be closed.** Wednesday, November 22, 2017 There will be no change in the… READ MORE
Business Entity Legislation From The State Of Washington
The state of Washington (Laws of 2017) has enacted the following Business Entity legislation, effective July 23, 2017: Senate Bill 5011 - Business Corporation Act Amendments Authorizes ratification of defective corporate acts, including over-issuances of stock, with a related required filing of an Articles of Validation if the defective act that is validated required a filing to be made Authorizes parent/subsidiary mergers with… READ MORE
Delaware To Increase UCC XML Fee, Maximum Tax For Corporations Increased
There are two items to report out of the Secretary of State of Delaware. First, the fee for a UCC XML filing is increasing from $30 to $50 effective 8/1/2017. The current fee options for UCC XML filings are below, taken from the Delaware SOS site. UCC-1 and UCC-3 $100.00 (1-4 page document) submitted through Authorized UCC Filer $100.00 plus $2.00 per page in excess of 4 pages submitted through Authorized UCC Filer $30.00… READ MORE
Alert: Potential Filing Issues In Washington And Alaska
As of today, neither state legislatures in Washington or Alaska have approved state operating budgets. If this situation continues unresolved, the Department of Natural Resources in Alaska and the Department of Licensing in Washington may not be able to accept new UCC filings starting July 1 (that goes for all types of filings, whether UCC-1s or amendments of any kind, including terminations and continuations). Act now to get in front… READ MORE
Reminder: Due June 1, 2017 – Delaware LLC/LP Franchise Tax Payment
Every June 1st all Delaware LLC/LP’s registered to do business are required to pay their $300 annual Franchise Taxes with the Secretary of State’s office for the 2016 calendar year. Failure to make this payment by the end of business June 1 will result in a $200 penalty the very next day as well as interest accruing at 1.5% monthly until payment is made. If non-payment persists, the Secretary of State will revoke your entity causing… READ MORE
[For Immediate Release] First Corporate Solutions Moves Into New Santa Fe Springs Office
For Immediate Release Santa Fe Springs, CA – March 29, 2017 – First Corporate Solutions, Inc. (FCS), a global UCC and corporate risk management due diligence firm, announced today that it has relocated its Santa Fe Springs office into a larger and more modern space located in the same office building. The new office address is 12631 E. Imperial Hwy, F-106; please note the new suite number F-106. The move stems from FCS's growth… READ MORE
First Corporate Solutions Again To Sponsor The International Association Of Commercial Administrators Merit Awards
First Corporate Solutions is pleased to announce our sponsorship of the 2017 International Association of Commercial Administrators’ (IACA) Annual Merit Award Ceremony to be held this May in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The International Association of Commercial Administrators (IACA) is a professional association for government administrators of business organization and secured transaction record systems at the state, provincial, territorial,… READ MORE
New “Re-Recording” Law To Take Effect In California January 1, 2017
The new law, AB 1974, is effective January 01, 2017 and regards "Re-Recording" a Document in the state of California. AB 1974- This bill establishes requirements for standardization in the re-recording of documents. Re-recorded documents must be executed and acknowledged or verified as new documents, unless otherwise exempted as follows: Document is exempt under Government Code Section 27287. The instrument, paper… READ MORE
California Secretary Of State Releases 2017 Holiday State Closure Schedule
The California Secretary of State has released its holiday schedule for 2017. See state closure dates below for planning purposes. January 2 – New Year’s Day January 16 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day February 20 – Presidents Day March 31 – Cesar Chavez Day May 29 – Memorial Day July 4 – Independence Day September 4 – Labor Day November 10 – Veterans Day (observed) November 23-24 – Thanksgiving December… READ MORE
[For Immediate Release] First Corporate Solutions Launches Legal Services Division
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Los Angeles, CA (December 13, 2016) – First Corporate Solutions (FCS), a global UCC and corporate risk management due diligence firm, announced today that they have launched a Legal Services Division. As of today, First Corporate Solutions retail clients can contact our Legal Services Division for multiple product lines that we have offered for years but which are now separated from our traditional lines of… READ MORE
FCS Online Down For Maintenance On Thanksgiving
The FCS Online system will be down for maintenance on Thanksgiving. READ MORE
First Corporate Solutions Releases Online Searching in Hawaii, Louisiana, Michigan and Tennessee
First Corporate Solutions is pleased to announce that we are releasing Hawaii, Louisiana, Michigan and Tennessee data to our online UCC search system. Effective Monday, November 21, active users can log on to www.ficoso.com and search our UCC data indices for Hawaii, Louisiana, Michigan and Tennessee utilizing FCS' state-of-the-art search engine designed to uncover name variations and potential hidden liens. In addition, we’re excited… READ MORE
[For Immediate Release] First Corporate Solutions Releases Hawaii, Louisiana, Michigan and Tennessee to Online UCC and Lien Search System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Samuel Hon First Corporate Solutions, Inc. Phone: 800.406.1577 x5012 Email: samuelh@ficoso.com Url: www.ficoso.com First Corporate Solutions Releases Hawaii, Louisiana, Michigan and Tennessee to Online UCC and Lien Search System First Corporate Solutions announced today that they have released Hawaii, Louisiana, Michigan and Tennessee for UCC searching on their online search system. Effective… READ MORE
Delaware Secretary of State Year End/Early New Year Holiday Closures
The below is a list of dates the Delaware Secretary of State will be closed throughout 2016 and beginning of 2017: Tuesday, November 8, 2016 State Holiday – Election Day – The Division of Corporations will be closed Friday, November 11, 2016 State Holiday – Veterans Day – The Division of Corporations will be closed Thursday, November 24 & Friday, November 25, 2016 State Holidays - Thanksgiving Day and day after Thanksgiving… READ MORE
Year End State Holiday Closures Schedule 2016
Year end is here. To assist with your Formations and Registrations documentation processes, download our handy 2016 Year End State Holiday Closures, conveniently organized state by state and all in one document. READ MORE
[For Immediate Release] First Corporate Solutions Releases Alabama and New York to Online UCC and Lien Search System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sacramento, CA (September 7, 2016) - First Corporate Solutions (FCS), a global UCC and corporate risk management and due diligence firm, announced today that they have released Alabama and New York to their online UCC and Lien search system. As of today, First Corporate Solutions online users can search their reliable and current indices for Alabama and New York UCC data including an expansive library of clear,… READ MORE
First Corporate Solutions to Exhibit at the California Escrow Association Northern California Educational Conference
First Corporate Solutions will exhibit at the California Escrow Association’s Northern California educational conference in San Ramon, CA from July 15 - July 16. READ MORE
Press Release: First Corporate Solutions Launches New Business Entity Search Service
Sacramento, CA (June 30th, 2016) First Corporate Solutions (FCS), a global UCC and corporate risk management firm, announced today the launch of its Business Entity Search Service. Working through our web based UCC management and document retrieval platform, this product allows lenders instant access to corporate information. FCS clients can now verify the legal name and jurisdiction, corporate good standing, officer information, registered… READ MORE
California Secretary of State UCC Connect Online Services Will Be Offline July 1st to July 5th
The Secretary of State’s UCC Connect online services will not be available beginning Friday, July 1st at 12:00 a.m. PST until Tuesday, July 5th at 8:00 a.m. PST, as they perform upgrade activities to their system. Any California UCC filing submission through our online system or over the counter will not be processed by the Secretary of State and FCS will not be able to fulfill California certified searches until Tuesday, July 5th at… READ MORE
First Corporate Solutions to Sponsor The International Association of Commercial Administrators Merit Awards
We are pleased to announce that First Corporate Solutions will sponsor the 2016 International Association of Commercial Administrators’ (IACA) Annual Merit Award Ceremony. The ceremony will be held in June at the IACA’s annual conference in Columbus, Ohio. The International Association of Commercial Administrators (IACA) is a professional association for government administrators of business organization and secured transaction record… READ MORE
Press Release: First Corporate Solutions Launches Compliance Control Program
Sacramento, CA (May 26, 2016) First Corporate Solutions, a global UCC and corporate risk management firm, announced today the launch of its integrated lender – law firm portfolio management service Compliance Control Program. Working through our web based UCC management and document retrieval platform, this service creates seamless collaboration between lenders and their outside legal counsel allowing the capture of UCC filing and search… READ MORE
Consolidated Online Invoicing Released
When less is more. Like when you have less invoices to process for the same amount of services. You get more time and energy to focus on whatever else you want. Due to popular demand, FCS has combined the online monthly invoices into one consolidated PDF document. Starting 5/1/16, you will receive a consolidated monthly invoice for all of your online searching, filing and account monitoring orders. No changes will be made to the monthly… READ MORE
FCS Online System – Scheduled Maintenance
FCS has planned a maintenance event beginning the evening of Friday, April 29th and continuing through Sunday, May 1st to allow public utilities to upgrade power infrastructure. During this period, our FCS Online system will be unavailable. READ MORE
First Corporate Solutions to Exhibit at the 2016 Factoring Conference in Scottsdale
First Corporate Solutions will exhibit UCC searching, filing, and monitoring products and services, among other risk management services, at the International Factoring Association Conference. The convention takes place in Scottsdale, April 13-15. FCS will host a prize drawing for a Bose speaker at its exhibition booth. FCS encourages all IFA attendees to stop by the booth, enter the contest by dropping a business card, and learning… READ MORE
Paper Filings No Longer Accepted By North Dakota Secretary Of State
The North Dakota Secretary of State has announced that it will launch a new Central Indexing System (CIS) on March 1,2016. The SOS and county filing offices will require all search requests and filing submissions to be completed online and no paper filings or search requests will be accepted. The state is providing a training webinar on how to use its new CIS along with more detailed information here. The CIS contains six separate indexes,… READ MORE
FCS Online System Browser Compatibility Update
With our recent system improvements, we have enhanced our FCS online website security. As a result and for the best user experience, we now require our users to access FCS online system with the following browsers: Chrome Firefox Internet Explorer 11 or above Note: Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or technical support for older versions of IE. Read more here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/WindowsForBusiness/End-of-IE-support Please… READ MORE
FCS Online System Update Q1-16
First Corporate Solutions will be launching several enhancement updates to its online search and filing system on Friday, 2/5/16. Here are the highlights. Filing System Faster Access to Documents – Links in email confirmations will now go directly to corresponding documents instead of to the filing information screen, reducing the number of clicks to reach important information. Clearer Filer Identification - “First Corporate… READ MORE
Delaware SOS Offices Will Open At 10 AM EST on 1/25/16
State of Delaware offices in all three counties will open at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 25, 2016. Non-essential employees do not report until 10 a.m. Essential employees are to report as scheduled. READ MORE
East Coast Jurisdiction Closures Due to Winter Storm Jonas
Due to Winter Storm Jonas, several East Coast jurisdictions are closing early or have closed today: Delaware - In anticipation of the inclement weather and potential need for the early departure of their staff, the Delaware Secretary of State has modified expedite cut-off times. All 30 minute, One-Hour and Two-Hour submissions must be received by 4:00 PM (EST). All other cut-off times will remain unchanged. North Carolina State… READ MORE
FCS Offices Will Be Closed On Monday, 1/18/16
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all FCS offices will be closed on Monday, 1/18/16. READ MORE
A Message from Governor Markell – Delaware SOS Closure On Christmas Eve
Today, December 14, 2015, Delaware Governor Jack Markell declared that a state holiday will be recognized this coming Christmas Eve on December 24, 2015. Please include this holiday update information to your planning. If you have any questions please contact your Customer Support Representative. READ MORE
FCS Offices Will Be Closed on 11/26/15 and 11/27/15
First Corporate Solutions offices will be closed on Thursday (11/26/15) and Friday (11/27/15) in observance of Thanksgiving. Please contact your account manager if you have any rush requests prior to the holidays. READ MORE
Delaware SOS Only Accepts DCIS UCC Filing Until Further Notice
11/6/21015 Update: Delaware Secretary of State UCC system is back up and they are accepting UCC filing via their website and DCIS. 11/5/2015: For clients who need to file UCC in Delaware, the only way to file a UCC from our Delaware office is through the DCIS system. The cost is $100 for routine service which is taking about 2-3 weeks. This is the only option available until further notice. Contact your account manager if you have… READ MORE
For Immediate Release: First Corporate Solutions Launches New Risk Management Website
Sacramento, CA (November 4, 2015) – First Corporate Solutions, a global UCC and corporate risk management and due diligence firm, today announced the launch of a new and redesigned version of its website, https://ficoso.com. Key features of the new site include a clean and modern design for enhanced user engagement, a responsive layout optimized for tablet and mobile devices, a new knowledge library offering more than 80 reference guides… READ MORE
California Escrow Association Convention FCS Drawing Winner Announced
The California Escrow Association (CEA) held its annual conference last weekend at the Long Beach Convention Center, and First Corporate Solutions was proud to be there with our long time partners in the Bulk Sale escrow industry. The sessions were well attended and educational, including the lively question and answer exchange with DBO Division of Corporations Senior Deputy Commissioner Edgar L. Gill, Jr. and staff and the always interesting… READ MORE
Columbus Day State Closures
In observance of Columbus Day, many jurisdictions will be closed on Monday, October 12. Along with many other businesses however, First Corporate Solutions will remain open. To help you plan, the government offices in the following states are scheduled to be closed (be advised, the below list is subject to change by state at any time): Alabama Arizona Colorado Connecticut Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Maine Massachusetts Maryland Missouri Montana Nebraska New… READ MORE
Delaware Secretary of State Division of Corporations Office To Return to 8am – 8pm EST Operating Hours This Week 9/28-10/2
This week, the Delaware Division of Corporations will return to operating hours of 8am EST to 8pm EST Monday through Friday, September 28 through October 2. Cut-off times for Expedited Services will be adjusted as follows: 30 minute and 1hour expedited requests must be submitted by 6pm and 2 hour expedited requests must be submitted by 5pm. All other priority submissions will revert back to normal cut off times. If you have any… READ MORE
[Updated] Delaware Secretary of State Division of Corporations Office To Be Closed for Computer System Upgrade
September 3rd to September 8th The Delaware Secretary of State will close on Thursday, September 3rd at 4:30 pm EST, will be closed on Friday, September 4th and will not reopen until Tuesday, September 8th at 8:00 am EST due to the new DCIS system (ICIS) being implemented. Thursday, September 3rd – All priority services will be discontinued at 12:00 pm EST. Thursday, September 3rd – No filings or searches can be processed… READ MORE
For Immediate Release: First Corporate Solutions Releases Virginia Data to Online UCC System
Sacramento, CA (January 22, 2015) - First Corporate Solutions (FCS), a global UCC and corporate risk management and due diligence firm, announced today that they will be releasing Virginia to their online UCC and Lien search system. As of Monday, January 26, 2014, online users can search FCS's reliable, state-direct Virginia UCC data. First Corporate Solutions purchases their UCC and lien data directly from the state, enabling users to… READ MORE
First Corporate Solutions Releases Virginia Data to Online UCC System
First Corporate Solutions, Inc. (FCS) a nationwide UCC and corporate service provider, announced the release of Virginia to the online UCC system. As of January 26, 2014, active online FCS customers may log on and search Virginia UCC data. READ MORE
FCS Exhibits at Commercial Finance Association’s 70th Annual Convention
First Corporate Solutions will exhibit UCC searching, filing, and monitoring products and services, among other risk management services, at the Commercial Finance Association's 70th Annual Convention. The convention takes place in Washington D.C., November 12-14. READ MORE
For Immediate Release: FCS Exhibits at Commercial Finance Association’s 70th Annual Convention
Sacramento, CA (November 12, 2014) - First Corporate Solutions will exhibit UCC searching, filing, and monitoring products and services, among other risk management services, at the Commercial Finance Association's 70th Annual Convention. The convention takes place in Washington D.C., November 12-14. The CFA convention is the premier event for commercial lenders nationwide, and will feature a keynote presentation by Dr. Ben Bernanke, former… READ MORE
For Immediate Release: First Corporate Solutions Releases Georgia and New Jersey Data to Online UCC System
Sacramento, CA (October 31, 2014) - First Corporate Solutions, Inc. (FCS) a nationwide UCC and corporate service provider, announced the release of two new states to the online UCC system—Georgia and New Jersey. As of November 3, 2014, active online FCS customers may log on and search more than 4.5 million filings combined in Georgia and New Jersey. A library of downloadable document images is included with each state's data set. FCS… READ MORE
First Corporate Solutions to Sponsor Bulk Sale Class, Exhibit at California Escrow Association’s 59th Annual Education Conference
FCS will host an exhibit at this year's disco themed "Don't Stop Believing" CEA conference, as well as sponsoring and presenting company news and information at the bulk sale session. The conference runs October 23-25 at the Hilton in Costa Mesa, with the bulk sale presentation taking place Saturday at 8:30AM. READ MORE
First Corporate Solutions Releases Georgia and New Jersey Data to Online UCC System
First Corporate Solutions, Inc. (FCS) a nationwide UCC and corporate service provider, announced the release of two new states to the online UCC system—Georgia and New Jersey. As of November 3, 2014, active online FCS customers may log on and search more than 4.5 million filings combined in Georgia and New Jersey. READ MORE
First Corporate Solutions Adds Kentucky to Online UCC and Lien Search System
First Corporate Solutions announced the addition of Kentucky data to their web-based search system. As of Monday, August 4, 2014, active users can log on to the system and search Kentucky data for UCC's and Federal Tax Liens. READ MORE
First Corporate Solutions Launches New UCC Secured Party Representative Service to Protect Commercial Lenders and Factors
First Corporate Solutions, Inc. (FCS) a nationwide UCC and corporate service provider, announced today the launch of a new service to complement its online and over the counter UCC filing services. UCC Secured Party Representative Service from FCS allows secured parties to use FCS as their representative on UCC Financing Statements. This prevents their competitors from targeting their client list through secured party searches. READ MORE
First Corporate Solutions to sponsor the 50 Shades of Escrow Conference
First Corporate Solutions announced its sponsorship of the California Escrow Association's Northern California educational conference, 50 Shades of Escrow. The conference takes place at the San Ramon Marriott from July 18-19. READ MORE
Notice of Change – New California UCC Filing Forms
Beginning July 1, 2014, California state law requires use of revised forms to be accepted for filing. Read more at http://blog.ficoso.com/2014/06/26/new-ucc-filing-forms READ MORE
First Corporate Solutions Announces Sponsorship of International Association of Commercial Administrators Merit Awards
First Corporate Solution will sponsor the 2014 International Association of Commercial Administrators Merit Awards to be presented on Monday, May 19, 2014, in Milwaukee, WI. 2014 marks the 37th Annual IACA Conference. READ MORE
First Corporate Solutions to Release New Hampshire to Online UCC and Lien Search System
First Corporate Solutions announced today the release of New Hampshire data to their web-based search system. As of Monday, May 5, 2014, active users can log on to the system and search New Hampshire data for UCC’s and Federal Tax Liens. READ MORE
First Corporate Solutions to Exhibit at the 2014 Factoring Conference in San Francisco
First Corporate Solutions will host an exhibit at the 2014 Factoring Conference in San Francisco with a display showcasing its products and services specifically designed for factors. The 2014 Factoring Conference will take place from April 9-12 at the Westin Hotel in Union Square. First Corporate Solutions is a preferred vendor of the IFA and has a long-standing alliance with the factoring community. Many of the products and services… READ MORE
First Corporate Solutions to Release Arkansas, Maine, Vermont and Wyoming to Online UCC and Lien Search System
First Corporate Solutions announced today the release of Arkansas, Maine, Vermont and Wyoming data to their web-based search system. As of Monday, March 31, 2014, active users can log on to the system and search Arkansas, Maine, Vermont and Wyoming data for UCC's and Federal Tax Liens. READ MORE
First Corporate Solutions releases product update to Online UCC and Lien Search, File, Monitor and Portfolio Management System
First Corporate Solutions will release an update to its Online UCC and Lien Search, File, Monitor and Portfolio Management System. Users will experience a host of benefits associated with the product upgrade including faster load times, increased functionality and more-ease-of-use. FCS made significant changes to interfaces of the filing and history portfolios, which now have a collapsible reference tree for organizational purposes. Users… READ MORE
FCS Holiday Office Schedule
First Corporate Solutions offices will be closed on 12/25/2013 and 1/1/2014. All offices will be open on 12/24/2013 (Christmas Eve) and 12/31/2013 (New Year's Eve) to process your service request. READ MORE
First Corporate Solutions Releases Online Searching in Iowa
First Corporate Solutions is pleased to announce that we have released Iowa to our online search system. Active users can log on now to www.ficoso.com and search our reliable state-direct Iowa data for UCCs and Federal Tax Liens complemented by an expansive library of clear, downloadable document images. Not an FCS online user? Call or email today to schedule a free online demo! 800.406.1577 | http://info.ficoso.com/fcsonline READ MORE
First Corporate Solutions to Exhibit at Commercial Finance Association Annual Convention in Los Angeles
First Corporate Solutions (FCS) is pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at the 68th Annual Commercial Finance Association Convention November 13-15, 2013 in Los Angeles. AZ. FCS has a long-standing relationship with the CFA as a leading provider of UCC and corporate due diligence solutions to commercial lenders, including our Account Monitoring program which we designed specifically to mitigate risk for factors and asset-based… READ MORE
FCS Launches Redesigned Online Due Diligence System
First Corporate Solutions is excited to announce the launch of our newly redesigned due diligence system featuring tools and support for online UCC filing & portfolio management, lien searching and account monitoring. Users are sure to enjoy its sleek new interface and enhanced flexibility! 30+ New Features, including: Cross-Browser Compatibility (IE, Firefox, Chrome & Safari), Instant Estimated Charges, Personalized Dashboard,… READ MORE
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ReviewsMovie Review
Scott Tobias
Ryan Gosling, Emily Mortimer, Paul Schneider
At one point in the sickly sweet Lars And The Real Girl, a fresh-faced young woman who still has barrettes in her hair and hearts on her socks weeps in quiet despair because an officemate has killed her teddy bear. The hero, a dysfunctional fantasist played by Ryan Gosling, then proceeds to revive the bear by giving it mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on the break table. It's that kind of movie. Those with a high tolerance for whimsy may find moments like these sweet and affecting, since Gosling's gesture represents the furtive beginnings of his return to humanity's embrace. (Or at least a return to the quirky stand-in for small-town humanity that only exists in indie films such as this one.) But in spite of the title, there's nothing particularly "real" about Lars And The Real Girl, just a couple layers of quirk several stops removed from the world as we know it.
Decked out in a goofy rustic wardrobe, with matted hair and an ill-tended mustache, Gosling digs deep into his Method bag of tricks to play an emotionally stunted loner who's retreated back into his shell. Taking up residence in the garage of his deceased father's home, Gosling brushes off his brother Paul Schneider and his pregnant sister-in-law Emily Mortimer whenever they invite him into the main house. When Gosling announces that he's found a girlfriend, they're relieved that he's made a connection with someone—until they discover his "girlfriend" is a plastic love doll named Bianca. Rather than splash cold water on his face, Gosling's doctor (Patricia Clarkson) suggests that Schneider, Mortimer, and everyone else in town pretend that Bianca is real and let Gosling come to terms with the situation in his own time.
It's a credit to the film's sober, down-to-earth tone that Lars And The Real Girl isn't as insufferably precious as it sounds; everyone onscreen cares enough about Gosling's plight to keep the story's basic ridiculousness from seeming too cartoonish. Still, though it's a dramatic improvement from the last film Craig Gillespie directed, the abysmal Billy Bob Thornton comedy Mr. Woodcock, the two share a one-joke premise that gets tired quickly. In Woodcock, all the comedy stems from Thornton's groin-thwacking sadist of a gym coach; here, it's a lot of deadpan "reaction shots" from the doll. It isn't that funny the first time around, and it isn't that moving when it needs to be, either.
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Run The Series
We drive the holiday road down two generations of Vacations
Ryan Vlastelica
National Lampoon’s Vacation (Image: Warner Bros.)
With Run The Series, The A.V. Club examines film franchises, studying how they change and evolve with each new installment.
For all of America’s reputation as a leisure-loving country, it has a strange aversion to relaxing on holidays. More than half of employees don’t use all their vacation days, and while there are practical and economic factors behind this, there also seems to be a sense that trips aren’t worth the hassle. Air travel is universally acknowledged as a pain in the ass, while long-distance driving recalls traffic and cries of “Are we there yet?” rather than Jack Kerouac lighting out for the open road.
To the extent that the Vacation franchise has an overarching character arc, it is in doofus dad Clark W. Griswold’s slow acceptance of this point. “Getting there is half the fun!” he announces in the character’s first appearance. By his final one, in 2015’s sequel-cum-reboot-cum-remake, he has changed his tune: “The journey sucks.”
This lesson is hammered into him over the four original films, as well as last year’s next-generation entry. However, viewing his epiphany as some kind of plotted-out evolution is giving the franchise far too much credit. Few series have as little continuity; outside of theme song “Holiday Road” and some props related to Walley World—the Disneyland stand-in that is the destination of the first film, an amusement park “run” by Mickey Mouse replacement Marty Moose—none of Clark’s earlier trips are referenced in his later ones, and any lessons learned are forgotten with the end credits.
Even the characters change. Not only are Griswold brats Rusty and Audrey played by different actors in each film—presumably to keep them near college age; it’s hard to view this tradition as a running gag as the swaps are never remarked upon—but their personalities jump around as well. Audrey goes from mischievous and playful in the first film to boy-crazy and mopey in the second, and from there to angry and rebellious (the Juliette Lewis phase), and then to someone struggling with early adulthood. Basically, whatever the story needs, that’s who the kids are.
Mom and dad stay consistent, though, and while few would list Chevy Chase as an “everyman” actor, he makes Clark a quintessential everyman character, the embodiment of a familiar type of boomer-aged dad. Clark cares about being a good father and a good husband; he’s “the last true family man.” His myopia, tunnel vision, and delusions of competence are where most of the jokes come from, but ultimately the depiction is affectionate. There’s a sequence in Christmas Vacation, the series’ third and strongest entry, where he’s locked in his attic; the bit is slapstick, but the point of the scene is his finding and being moved to tears by home movies from his childhood. Ultimately, he wants nothing more than to spend time with his children before they leave the nest, to orchestrate memories he can’t imagine won’t be unanimously cherished. If this means going over the top, well, that’s just the American way.
Like a lot of comedy series—and this is one of the longest-running franchises of the genre—Vacation gets broader with each installment. If Clark is acted upon by fate in the first film, by the end he’s an agent of chaos, a bumbling dunderhead who should really know better. His wife, Ellen (Beverly D’Angelo), gets neutered in her own way. Though she stays loyal to her “Sparky” (an unexplained nickname that nicely establishes their affection), she goes from fairly equal player to certified supporting role, and from sexual being to blandly maternal. Three of the four original films strain the Griswold marriage, but by the fourth the issue is whether Clark appreciates her, not whether they’re passionate for each other. Sparky is there, but the spark is gone.
The idea of malaise is what fuels the first Vacation, directed by Harold Ramis from a John Hughes screenplay and story. Clark feels the family is in a rut, so he decides to force some togetherness by road-tripping from Illinois to California, a multi-day journey he plans on spacing out with detours to visit family and to see the various hot spots he deems essential (“Or perhaps you don’t want to see the world’s second-largest ball of twine, which is only four short hours away”).
This is the kind of foolhardy plan beloved by pop-culture patriarchs, and Clark is the type to ignore dissent and force a happy face on his mistakes. After a car salesman (Eugene Levy) forces him into buying a vehicle he didn’t want, he pretends it was his choice, and when a wrong turn sends the family into a bad neighborhood, he declares it’s good to see a part of America they normally don’t: “We can’t close our eyes to the plight of the cities. Kids, you noticing all this plight?”
That sequence can play as offensive today—making it a rare example of the series’ National Lampoon heritage, which was decidedly non-PC—even if the film elsewhere becomes something of an equal-opportunity offender with its similarly stereotypical take on rural whites. (“Daddy says I’m the best at [French kissing],” says a hick girl played by Jane Krakowski.) If a film series can be said to have a breakout character, Vacation’s is undoubtedly Randy Quaid’s Cousin Eddie, introduced here as a failed farmer who was laid off from the asbestos factory and who doesn’t qualify for disability because the plate in his head isn’t big enough.
Cousin Eddie was seen as such an integral ingredient that he would return thrice more—including once as lead—each time with his edge lessened and his good nature increased. It’s almost surprising to see how seriously Quaid takes his role the first time out; it’s a caricature to be sure, but imbued with a certain amount of plausibility. Before he turned sitcom, Cousin Eddie had both perspective and anger over the hand he had been dealt.
That goes for the whole film, and while subversive is too strong a word, it’s definitely pointed that the Griswolds, having been robbed in the inner city, ripped off by salesmen, and taken advantage of by everyone else, wind up demanding their fun by force. “Marty Moose owes us!” Clark screams at the closed-for-repair gates of Walley World, brandishing a BB gun and taking a security guard (John Candy) hostage on roller coasters. Finding parallels to the populist rage sweeping the nation today may be overdoing it, but Vacation does tap into feelings of middle-class ennui and economic impotence, giving it a depth that has contributed to its minor-classic status.
There’s no such edge in National Lampoon’s European Vacation, which, like the rest of the series, is more location-themed slapstick about a slow-witted family than satire. The film avoids culture-clash comedy, with few swipes against its ugly American heroes and only surface-level gags about the citizens of the nations they visit: Germans who are quick to violence, snooty French, and Englishmen who are so polite they apologize to Clark when he drives on the wrong side of the road and hits them. While European Vacation kept Hughes as a writer, the helm moved to Amy Heckerling, who demonstrated little of the wit or insight she would bring to Clueless.
European Vacation opens with the Griswolds on Pig In A Poke, a TV show where their trip is the grand prize, won by accident. While the sequence mostly seems like an excuse to get the family in goofy costumes and land easy punches against game shows (did you know the era’s hosts would hit on female players?), it actually hobbles the story in a fairly fundamental way. Because the trip is all-expenses paid, the first film’s economic subtext is gone, and because the family didn’t choose to take it, there’s not a goal that the characters are trying to reach. That removes the urgency underpinning the first film’s comedy; a version where Clark and Ellen were adamant about getting their money’s worth after saving up for the trip might have given it some necessary stakes.
The Griswolds on Pig In A Poke (complete with in-film misspelling). (Image: Warner Bros.)
Absent that, European Vacation offers brief sketches set in the various cities the family travels to, with a couple of running subplots for the children. Audrey (Dana Hill) pines for her Stateside boyfriend (The Karate Kid’s William Zabka) so much that she refuses to enjoy herself. Rusty (Jason Lively), obsessed with glamorous European women, hires a French prostitute (mom and dad catch him, but the issue is forgotten immediately) and picks up a fräulein (leading to a moment of gratuitous nudity infamous among men of a certain age). Clark, meanwhile, is the ultimate clueless tourist; without Cousin Eddie to look down on, he basically assumes Eddie’s intelligence level. Arguably, so does the film. (A telling moment of screenwriting laziness: To show that the family has driven to the wrong house, an unseen hand simply moves the branch that covered the first digit of the street address.)
Having the gang stay home in their third outing made for the strongest film overall, allowing it to shed the inherent shagginess of the road-movie format in favor of a more cohesive story. Also—and this is somewhat surprising to realize, given the franchise’s general wackiness—Christmas Vacation may be one of the most realistic, albeit exaggerated, cinematic depictions of what celebrating Christmas is like for many families. Where most holiday features are high-concept or supernatural, set pieces here involve shopping or sledding; even if you don’t blanket your house with lights like Clark, the trouble he has getting his decorations up and working is relatable, and funnier as a result.
The film has become a perennial favorite, as important as It’s A Wonderful Life in many families’ December repertoires, because it shows the holidays as wonderful and taxing in equal measure. It understands the desire to be with extended family, but also the inherent frustration of sharing space with visitors and in accommodating everyone’s different schedules and tastes. (“I’ll be outside for… the season,” Clark decides as the in-laws descend.) Though it lacks scenes where the Griswolds attend holiday parties or bake cookies, this is about as close as Hollywood has gotten to putting everyday Christmas traditions on screen. In its sweetness and humor, this is the Vacation where John Hughes’ imprint is most visible. (He wrote the screenplay; the director is Jeremiah Chechik, who mostly does TV now.)
In a way, Christmas Vacation is less the flip side of the summer-set original than A Christmas Story, which takes a similarly unadorned look at the season. The difference is, Story looks at the holiday from a kid’s point of view, while Vacation does it from an adult’s, meaning the fun is tinged with responsibility. It’s up to Clark and Ellen to clean up or to look after doddering relatives (William Hickey and Mae Questel, stealing the show). And while Clark delights in the rituals of his “fun, old-fashioned family Christmas”—trekking to the woods for a tree (but forgetting a saw), pulling out the Marty Moose eggnog mugs—the chaos that follows every step also drives him mad. His low point is a highlight of Chase’s career.
That outburst, incidentally, is because of a pittance of a bonus, itself the kind of relatable problem untouched by most holiday movies. There’s further pathos in the visiting Cousin Eddie, so broke he’s forced to tell his kids Santa won’t be coming this year, a subplot that bestows a certain amount of embarrassed dignity on the lug while at the same time pointing out how the popular focus of the holiday requires some serious coinage to realize. When Clark accepts that the reason for the season is family bonds, not recreating some idealized postcard of happiness, he finally gets to relax. His line, “I did it,” is a rare moment of sincere victory for him, even if he is surrounded by the flaming wreckage of a sewage explosion and SWAT team raid.
Christmas proved to be the series’ most influential title. It broke from the first two entries by eschewing nudity and regular profanity, a move toward saccharine warmth that would persist for the back half, including the R-rated reboot. It is also the only entry to get a direct sequel, albeit of the spin-off variety.
Vegas Vacation is the one that most explicitly tries to follow in Christmas’ footprints, again by having the now-family-friendly Griswolds struggle to connect in a single setting, and again with Cousin Eddie randomly showing up (having moved to a nearby nuclear test site). The problem is, Vegas and a PG rating don’t exactly go hand in hand, even with the post-Casino Disneyfication of the city. The film wants to use Sin City’s debauchery to test Clark’s desire for family togetherness, but being unable to show said debauchery cuts it off at the knees. To wit: Audrey’s subplot involves her being lured into Vegas’ seedy underbelly, which means she dances fully clothed in a well-lit club. Ellen’s storyline involves Wayne Newton (playing himself) taking a shine to her, a seduction that only gets as sexual as their sharing pasta. Compared with the skinny-dipping Christie Brinkley subplot of the original, it’s pretty weak tea.
The film is easily the broadest and least cutting of the original four, which is perhaps to be expected, given the departure of John Hughes and the National Lampoon umbrella. Even the gambling addiction Clark develops—ranging from blackjack to coin flips—is depicted lightly; a joke at the end plays on audiences being fully aware the family will have the funds to make it back home, even outside the far-more-successful gambling Rusty (Ethan Embry) does. In other words, even the risk of losing all their money doesn’t connect the film too seriously to the series’ casual undercurrent of economic anxiety. The Clark who was so callous that he left a dead aunt on a relative’s porch is nowhere to be seen.
The Griswolds driving off into the sunset at the end of Vegas is basically the end of the series proper. Further titles that fall under the banner take different focuses. The most recent entry, also called Vacation, shifts the action to the now-grown Rusty (Ed Helms), who decides to recreate the glowing-with-nostalgia trip to the Walley World of his youth. Like a lot of modern cash-ins on familiar-but-long-dormant intellectual properties, Vacation tries to preempt criticism about its pointlessness by calling itself out. “You want to redo a vacation from 30 years ago?” wife Debbie (Christina Applegate) asks. “Won’t that be a bit of a letdown?”
In this case, yes. The film (co-directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan M. Goldstein) occasionally hints at the quiet despair that grounded the first—an undeveloped moment compares tedious real life with the glamour seen on social media—but mostly it tries to substitute shock for humor. There are jokes about AIDS and pedophilia, and where the family was merely complacent in its affection in the original, there’s flat-out hostility here. That, along with making Rusty a bigger putz than Clark ever was, creates a sympathy deficit it never earns back.
As a retread, Vacation offers only a few notable changes from the original. Instead of Cousin Eddie, the clan visits Audrey (Leslie Mann) and her statuesque husband (Chris Hemsworth), but doesn’t do anything with Rusty’s feelings of inferiority, or with Hemsworth’s sexist view of gender roles. And it’s indicative of the film’s lack of faith in its audience that Hemsworth doesn’t simply appear in his underwear, to Debbie’s delight, but that the bulge in his tighty-whities is repeatedly—repeatedly—underlined.
Many jokes from the first film are repeated, with illustrative differences. Clark was forced into his “family truckster”; here, Rusty chooses to rent a terrible car (despite working as a pilot who could fly his family for free). Twice did Clark ingest bodily substances—taking a bite of a sandwich that a dog peed on, using a chamberpot to wet his toothbrush—and twice he spat immediately upon realizing his mistake. In the 2015 version, the family goes swimming in a pool of raw sewage for an extended period, ignoring the overwhelming odor. In the first film’s most notorious moment, Clark ties a dog to his car bumper and forgets about it when he drives off. When he’s confronted by the police (all we see is an empty collar), the humor comes in the tension between Clark’s genuine feelings of remorse and his relief (he hated the mutt). The latter film’s animal cruelty involves Rusty’s attempt to show off on an ATV, plowing into a cow that explodes, covering him with viscera. In all those instances, the new generation acts out of stupidity, not honest mistakes or a lack of options. Having the characters walk into their own problems shows less finesse comedically, and frankly, if you’re too stupid to realize that you’re swimming in shit, you’re not worth rooting for. (Also worth noting: How can the only modern Vacation not include a single gag about the TSA or airport security?)
Vacation brings back D’Angelo, given nothing to do yet again, and Chase, looking closer to Fat Brando than ever. The comic “highlight” of the cameo is Clark awkwardly trying to remove a guitar from a case. It’s a sad send-off for a character who is, in his own way, as iconic as Rocky Balboa.
Related Materials: 2003’s Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure technically qualifies as a Vacation, since Randy Quaid’s character returns, along with his wife, played again by Miriam Flynn. However, change some names and drop an Eric Idle cameo (he’s presumably playing the same victimized character he did in European Vacation, who never met Eddie) and no one would pick up on the connection. This made-for-TV film is thunderously unfunny and inept, taking ages to get to its tepid Swiss Family Robinson premise and “Eddie gets redeemed” storyline. The only purpose it serves is as the answer to a trivia question: For reasons too complicated to get into, the story also involves Audrey Griswold, who is played by Dana Barron, making her the only actor to play a Griswold kid more than once.
Final Ranking:
1. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
2. National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983)
3. National Lampoon’s European Vacation (1985)
4. Vegas Vacation (1997)
5. Vacation (2015)
6. Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure (2003)
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Fred Armisen Stars in Alix Lambert’s Superhero Comedy Ambiance Man
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Alix Lambert, Atsuko Okatsuka, Fred Armisen, jack black, MoCA
Ambiance Man is a new comedy web series from MOCAtv created and directed by filmmaker (and sometime Filmmaker contributor) Alix Lambert and starring, as the eponymous superhero, Portlandia‘s Fred Armisen. The concept, Lambert says, hails from her teens, when she imagined a superhero who would sweat the small stuff. She tells MOCA, “Ambiance Man is a series about a super hero who fixes what we really need fixed in our day-to-day lives. While most super heroes are focused on preventing the end of the world, Ambiance Man is focused on transforming the moments that feel like the end of the world.”
Mashable has more:
Creator Alix Lambert’s idea for the series has been germinating for the better part of three decades — influenced by a friend’s roommate who was dubbed “Ambiance Man.” Every time the roommate would pass through the living room, Lambert said, “Ambiance Man” would light a candle or spruce up the room. Thus, a hero was born.
“There has been this resurgence of the superhero in general,” she told Mashable. “But it’s always like this save-the-world, huge thing, and I think that people have, every day, these moments where they just wish they had an extra bit of help. I think that people have, every day, these moments where they just wish they had an extra bit of help.”
Ambiance Man premiered on Thursday as the centerpiece of a a MOCA program devoted to “Art + Comedy, referencing “the art historical tradition of comedic performance by artists including Alex Bag, Kate Berlant, Dynasty Handbag, Andy Kaufman, Martin Kersels, William Powhida, and David Robbins.” (HuffPo covered the evening here.) Future episodes of Ambiance Man, including ones featuring Jack Black as well as Atsuko Okatsuka, lead in Filmmaker‘s Best Film Not Playing at a Theater Near You winner Littlerock, are forthcoming on MOCAtv. For now, though, check out the debut episode above and episode two at the link.
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Paradigm Roles in Final Fantasy XIII Represent the Main Characters’ Weaknesses
Thanks to KuroPup for the inspiration!
Anyways, same could be said I think for the 6 Paradigm Roles and the 6 character’s inner conflicts. Lightning as Ravager, Snow as Sentinel, Sazh as Synergist, Hope as Medic, Vanille as Saboteur and Fang as Commando. Each of these Roles seems to represent the respective character’s weaknesses or what they need to learn. I’ve already got my interpretation of it, but I’m interested to know your take.
A while back I wrote about how the eidolons in Final Fantasy XIII represent the main characters’ problems. Same thing for the Paradigm Roles as the main characters’ weaknesses. Any of the characters can use any of these skills. I think KuroPup has a point matching characters with Paradigm roles.
Ravagers wield powerful magic spells, dealing damage of fire, ice, lightning, water, and other elemental affinities.
Ravager is a primary role for Lightning, Snow, Vanille, Sazh, and Hope, and a secondary role for Fang. It’s a strength, as they learn to work as a team. But it’s also a weakness, as they’re feeding off of each other’s issues to push them along in battle. Fang, of course, wants to go alone. She doesn’t have need for this type of team activity…
Sentinels are defensive specialists. They provide interference, drawing enemy aggression toward themselves and using their enhanced defense to minimize damage to the party.
Sentinel is a primary role for Snow and Fang, and a secondary role for Lightning, Vanille, Sazh, and Hope. Snow Villiers and Oerba Yun Fang specialize in Sentinel. This makes sense for Snow; he sees himself as a watchful protector (who keeps failing to protect Serah each time). Fang sees herself as Vanille’s protector. Lightning, Vanille, Sazh, and Hope had someone they loved, but couldn’t protect.
But both Snow and Fang take this to extremes. They’ll masochistically take punishment to save those from they love from harm. But they don’t need to beat themselves up to protect each other, or for their failures.
Synergists employ a wide range of abilities to enhance their allies’ effectiveness in combat.
Synergist is a primary role for Sazh, and Hope, and a secondary role for Lightning, Snow, Vanille, and Fang. Sazh and Hope see themselves as both either too old or too young to help. But they prove to be invaluable to the team as well. But this is probably the weakest analogy of the bunch. Sorry, guys. If I’m missing something, please provide what you think is more interesting below! 🙂
Medics are healers, capable of restoring HP, removing status ailments, and even reviving KO’d allies.
Medic is a primary role for Lightning, Vanille, and Hope, and a secondary role for Snow, Sazh, and Fang. Lightning, Vanille, and Hope ironically need the healing. Snow, Sazh, and Fang want to help heal those close to them, but don’t know how.
Saboteurs use their skills to weaken enemies. Their bag of tricks includes not only attribute-lowering abilities but also those that inflict status ailments, like Poison.
Saboteur is a primary role for Vanille and Fang, and a secondary role for Lightning, Snow, Sazh, and Hope. Vanille and Fang, in an attempt to defy their fate, attempt to fight the fal’Cie. The others become fal’Cie much later, which is probably why it’s secondary for them.
Commandos are offensive specialists, employing brutal physical attacks and damaging magic as the tools of their trade.
Commando is a primary role for Lightning, Snow, Sazh, and Fang, and a secondary role for Vanille and Hope. Lightning, Snow, Sazh, and Fang both seem to have a problem. They feel they need to take on every aspect of their problems alone. They’re also the most straightforward of the group, with nothing to hide from each other. Fang believes that she can do it all, both take down the enemy and stagger the enemy. But it’s about teamwork, and that’s the weakness Fang has to overcome.
But mostly for Fang, as we all know she loves going Commando.
Hope and Vanille don’t have this problem, mostly because they’re cowards who don’t normally go headlong into battle. They were the first to run away (especially Vanille, who’s been running away the entire game). Vanille keeps in a lot of secrets, and Hope is holding onto unrequited revenge.
Part of their weakness is running away, keeping things in and holding back; their strength in overcoming this.
So then, Paradigm Roles are more like unconscious behavioral traits, with how they deal with their problems. When the battle’s won, they no longer have to fight. They’ve overcome their weaknesses and learned what they needed to learn.
By the way, KuroPup, I’d love to hear your interpretation. I’d also like to hear everyone else’s 😀 Feel free to write what you think below!
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Posted Sep 21, 2010 11:35
Although MIT is not always rated among the top-10, I guess they still have a great brand name and reputation. What do you think about MIT's MBA program in comparisson to other top-tier schools such as Columbia, Kellog or European b-schools like IMD or LBS?
I'm not a Finance person or consultant. My goal is to work in the IT sector as a marketing or BuzzDev manager.
Evan2007
You cannot go wrong with MIT. It has an excellent reputation around the world, particularly in the IT, innovation, and pharma sectors. A friend of mine got an MBA there. She worked her butt off for two years, but came out with good experiences and a good job. Quality-wise, it's gotta be comparable to the other brand names.
MIT offers a unique program in System Design and Management which is an interdisciplinary program between the Sloan School of Management and MIT Engineering. This is a really good program for leaders in a technical field like IT.
Good point. I think business schools are getting better at building on the strengths of the other parts of the university. Stanford and Berkeley do this well. NYU does this pretty well. I think MIT does this well, too.
SagaraL
I am interested in MIT MBA too. What is the requirement for GMAT?
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Rapper Mac Miller has died at age 26
American rapper Mac Miller has died at age 26, reportedly of an overdose.
According to TMZ, the artist was found dead in his home in California at noon on Friday, September 7 and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Miller had recently released his fifth studio album 'Swimming' in August and was due to head out on tour next month.
The rapper had publicly struggled with substance abuse, making headlines in May for crashing his car and had been arrested for a DUI and hit and run. In a very public breakup with pop star Ariana Grande, she shared a statement on Twitter addressing his struggle with sobriety.
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George Floyd protests: Resources for online newsgathering, verification, protecting sources and colleagues
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How to use social media to report on the protests over police brutality and structural racism sweeping the world.
Social unrest is always hard to cover. These protests have been particularly difficult for Black journalists whose personal experiences with systemic racism are colliding with the degradation of the profession. First Draft strongly believes that Black lives matter, and that journalism is not a crime.
Social media has leveled the playing field of mass communication and, in some ways, helps make the protests sparked by the death of George Floyd possible. Mobile technology has shone a light on the treatment of Black people by police, allowed crimes to be documented, helped protesters to organize and shown the violent response from law enforcement to the world. Continued coverage of the protests is public-interest journalism at its most raw and many of those directly affected are broadcasting events in real time.
Finding newsworthy material online is relatively straightforward. Verifying it and then using it ethically is more difficult. This article will address all three elements, as well as tips for supporting yourself and your colleagues when covering a story.
Online newsgathering
Before we discuss the details of how to find newsworthy material online, it is important to recognize the impact and responsibilities of journalists and news organizations in using it.
Using eyewitness media from protests can identify both the individuals in the footage and specific social media accounts, potentially putting both in harm’s way. Embedding posts in a news article online is essentially opening a window for readers onto that person’s life. News organizations should apply the same guidelines around consent and protection of sources in the online world as they do offline, or risk endangering sources, damaging their own reputation, or attracting legal action.
Twitter is still the social network most people think of when it comes to news, and Tweetdeck is still the best tool for finding information on Twitter quickly.
The free-to-use dashboard lets users set up columns of searches, like lots of individual newsfeeds, then filter the results by things such as the level of engagement or media type.
To get the best results, we will need to fine-tune our search using a Boolean search string to look for specific keywords. Brainstorm some keywords witnesses or sources might use when tweeting about the event and combine them with the location. Add “me OR my OR I” if you are looking for people talking about their personal experience. Remember to use quote marks for phrases.
Then use AND and OR to separate out the different sections of the search. Use brackets to more clearly mark the different sections if necessary.
Here is an example you can copy and paste, filling in the relevant location keywords:
[location] AND (protest OR protesters OR protestors OR #blacklivesmatter OR police OR officer OR arrest* OR attack* OR charge OR shoot OR “pepper spray” OR mace OR curfew OR riot OR loot OR “rubber bullet*” OR “pepper ball” OR “tear gas” OR “far right” OR “far left” OR supremacist OR boogaloo OR antifa) AND (me OR my OR I OR we OR us OR our)
Read more: First Draft’s Essential Guide to Newsgathering and Monitoring on the Social Web
If the search doesn’t return results, it could be because there is a missing part of the search string, such as a solitary quote mark, or because it is too long. Tweak it until you get results and use filters to cut down on noise and irrelevant posts.
Twitter may be the easiest social media platform to search, but that doesn’t mean it has all the relevant material. The vast majority of social media users are not on Twitter, so searches here will only be a small window into the true level of online activity about a particular issue.
In July 2019, Facebook effectively took a hammer to many of the newsgathering tools and techniques journalists and researchers had built up around the network. Almost a year later, the search options are limited.
People looking for information on the world’s biggest social network can use its standard search functions, on the website or in the app, then filter the results. Open-source intelligence (Osint) communities discuss editing the URLs of Facebook searches for more refined searches but the social network is constantly changing, making it difficult to keep up.
Instagram is a bit more versatile. Searches on the app or website on specific hashtags will return results sorted algorithmically, but the online tool Wopita, formerly Picbabun, will show most recent results first. It will also show users associated with certain keywords or phrases, and any related hashtags.
Alternatively, there’s CrowdTangle, a social media analytics tool owned by Facebook, which is free for journalists and researchers. Users can set up lists of public groups and pages to monitor and save searches of relevant keywords across Facebook, Instagram, and Reddit.
TikTok now has more than 800 million users worldwide, was the second-most downloaded app in 2019 and has been used widely by people involved in the protests.
You can search for hashtags, keywords, or accounts on the mobile app, and it will show you the results and other relevant hashtags, which can help in the search.
On desktop there is no such search function, so tools like OsintCombine’s TikTok search can help for users and hashtags. Remember that TikTok hashtags can have emojis.
Also remember that with all kinds of online newsgathering, verifying newsworthy information is a crucial next step, and always treat contacts and sources with respect.
Whether it’s coronavirus or protests, when covering emotionally charged stories we need to be emotional skeptics. Disinformation spreads rapidly, particularly when it appeals to our emotions, and those same emotions can make us subconsciously more likely to believe certain claims or footage.
Whether you’re looking at a video, a tweet, or an image from a protest, First Draft recommends thinking in terms of the five basic checks anyone can perform. For more details, see First Draft’s “Essential Guide to Verifying Online Information“.
The first step in verification is finding where the video originated. A reverse image search is often the fastest way to ascertain whether an image or video has been used before in a different context.
The RevEye browser extension allows users to search multiple image databases for a match. InVid is an invaluable tool for analyzing and verifying videos.
Been seeing some fake photos circulating that appear to show US protesters asking China for help. Not sure who photoshopped them or why, but be careful and reverse image search on TinEye or Google before sharing protest photos. pic.twitter.com/GqYSWf4JlE
— Shelley Zhang (@shelzhang) June 1, 2020
If no other versions appear, see if the user will send you the original image or video through other means than social media. Exif data in the image file can corroborate what the source says about the circumstances in which it was taken — but that information is wiped when posted on the platforms.
Who is the source?
Look at the social media profile of the source for examples that would support the person’s claims. Are there other pictures from the scene on the person’s account? Does it make sense that the person would post the type of content you wish to verify? Contact the person directly before making any claims about their identity. In the case of protests, someone may wish to remain anonymous for safety reasons. (See the section below on ethical reporting.)
When was the picture or video captured?
Even before speaking to the source, look to the weather and time of day to establish whether the content passes basic common-sense checks. Remember that the main social media platforms have different ways of determining timestamps. Read more about this in First Draft’s Essential Guide.
Where was it captured?
Now is the time to flex your observation skills. Look for recognizable landmarks, street names, or shop names to cross-reference the location with a mapping tool.
If details are difficult to make out, and with the knowledge that geotags can easily be manipulated, digging into the account that posted the content for clues can be the way forward. Did the person make note of their location in other posts? Does it make sense that the poster would have been present, or is there anything unusual about the account?
36. An anonymous account created today is sharing a fake photo claiming it’s of the protests. It’s hiding the replies that correctly say the image is from Designated Survivor.
Be careful folks, lots of this going around. pic.twitter.com/SXJivY2WG1
— Jane Lytvynenko 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️ (@JaneLytv) June 1, 2020
Why was it taken?
This can be the hardest question to answer, but it should still be top of mind throughout your verification. A reliable way to get a sense of why the content was captured is to speak directly with the source, but trying to glean more about their motivations from their account is possible. Perhaps they were simply a bystander, but you can still look at their account and other posts for potential motivations or affiliations that might influence their perspective on the scene.
Verification goes beyond just pictures and videos. Avoid amplifying claims that protests are subject to “outside agitators” — such as antifa, George Soros, white supremacists or Russian trolls — without hard evidence. Verify claims by law enforcement as you would any other statements.
For more on online verification, the recently published “Verification Handbook For Disinformation And Media Manipulation,” edited by BuzzFeed News’ Craig Silverman with contributions from experts, is filled with techniques for investigating social media accounts, platforms and content.
First Draft has collected a number of newsgathering and verification tools together in a dashboard for easy access. Screenshot by author.
Use it ethically
Gathering and distributing eyewitness media raises a range of ethical concerns.
For example, amplifying accounts or individuals in reporting can raise that person’s profile and draw unwanted attention to them.
Before quoting from, linking to or embedding a post about the protests, consider the impact on the user and the people in a picture or video. Seek informed consent for the use of their content, directly from the person who posted it. Always ask whether and how a source would like to be credited, make sure they know the possible repercussions, and give the source the option not to be credited at all.
Being transparent about how you will use any material is also vital in building trust.
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— Josh Stearns (@jcstearns) June 1, 2020
Protests and surrounding events can be particularly volatile, so consider the emotional state and physical safety of contributors who are live streaming or posting. When communicating with members of the public in dangerous situations, journalists should urge them to stay safe, reads the Online News Association (ONA) Build Your Own Ethics Code project. “Sometimes it’s best to wait until after the danger has passed.” If they are potentially in immediate danger, consider waiting to contact them.
Particular sensitivity is required when the source or subjects featured in footage are from vulnerable communities. WITNESS Media Lab asks journalists to protect the anonymity of sources at risk for exposing abuse. This goes beyond not publishing the source’s name — according to WITNESS, the journalist should also consider whether the footage contains metadata that pinpoints the source or their location, and whether the platform hosting the footage could reveal identifying details.
Finally, as with all reporting, providing context behind the events is crucial. Look beyond “riot porn”: social movements and unrest build over time and manifest themselves in waves of visibility created by political opportunity.Marches don’t get automatically organized, protests don’t appear out of nowhere. The networks of support underlying mass mobilization are communities we need to report on and engage with before and after they take to the streets.
While covering a George Floyd-related story in Emeryville last weekend, some cops in riot gear thought I was a looter.
Law enforcement doesn’t see enough black reporters on a daily basis. This is indicative of a much larger problem in the news business https://t.co/ogQsoDZ4RV
— Justin Phillips (@JustMrPhillips) June 4, 2020
Look after yourself and your colleagues
Monitoring around-the-clock events that involve scenes of violence and suffering can take a mental toll. Advice from First Draft’s 2017 guide to journalism and vicarious trauma is still relevant today: Pace yourself so that distressing work is alternated with more positive experiences and take regular breaks when you are required to work with distressing material.
To reduce your exposure to the material to the strictly necessary, consider watching and listening to only what you need to complete the task at hand. Muting violent videos or adjusting your monitor to grayscale instead of color are a few ways of limiting the possibility of vicarious trauma from reporting.
Hey journalists! #CPJEmergencies‘ safety advisory on covering the U.S. protests over police violence outlines the risks journalists need to consider when covering the protests.
Please read, bookmark, and share.https://t.co/ngQVWvdAJt
— Committee to Protect Journalists (@pressfreedom) June 1, 2020
Checking in with colleagues regularly and exchanging updates about how your work is affecting you is one way of maintaining a sense of togetherness during stressful times, especially when many people are working from home.
“Social isolation is one of the risk factors for physiological distress, and social connection and collegial support is one of the most important resilience factors,” Bruce Shapiro, executive director of the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, previously told First Draft, citing research into journalists covering traumatic events.
For managers and newsroom leaders, actively looking after your employees’ mental well-being during this time is essential. Have regular check-ins with staff and stay alert for signs of vicarious trauma. Consider the volume and content of protest-related materials to which your team is exposed and ensure there is variety in their working week, with time periods where their duties do not involve interacting with distressing content.
Crucially, this also means letting go of “hyperproductivity” and encouraging switching off outside work. Be realistic about what output you expect your reports to produce, and focus their efforts on what is most achievable and valuable, Amnesty International’s Crisis Evidence Lab head Sam Dubberley says. Let your employees know they don’t need to be online around the clock and don’t undermine that with your own working practices and habits. In fact, being a role model and sharing your own self-care tactics can help staff look after their own mental well-being.
Social unrest is always hard to cover. These protests have been particularly difficult for Black journalists whose personal experiences with systemic racism are colliding with the degradation of the profession. We recognize and empathize as a newsroom that Black lives matter, and that journalism is not a crime.
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Route: Patapsco Valley State Park Traverse (MD)
A 35 mile traverse of Patapsco Valley State Park in Maryland, between Sykesville Rd to the NW and Washington Blvd in Elkridge to the SE. Mostly trails, with a bit of roads to connect.
Route outline provided by Patrick Blair:
Patapsco Full Traverse North to South travels from the northernmost point of The Patapsco Valley State Park to the southernmost point (or reverse). Due to the variety of possible routes and the creation of new trails/routes every year, this FKT will be more of a generalized guideline for what you need to do in order to meet the requirements of the FKT.
Any valid FKT attempt must follow a route that is at least 50 kilometers. Try to keep off the roads and in the trails as much as possible.
Route Guidelines:
START: You must start in Sykesville, MD on Sykesville Road (or end here if you run the opposite direction).
Take River Road until you see the trailhead to enter into the park. Follow the trails to get to the McKeldin North Area.
Follow the Patapsco-McKeldin trail to get to the Patapsco-McKeldin Area. McKeldin connects to Woodstock. Travel through Woodstock until you cross over Old Court Road. At the Old Court Road intersection, you may choose:
Go over the Old Court bridge to the Howard County side
Go under the bridge to stay on the Baltimore County side.
Connect Daniels Area to Pickall Area. From Pickall Area you can take Pickall Trail / Patapsco Thru Trail until you get to Oella/Ellicott City.
From Oella/Ellicott City, you will have to leave the trails to get to the next part of Patapsco.
One option is to take Oella Road -> Old Frederick Road -> Thistle Road and enter into the park on the Patapsco Thru-Trail at the Hilton Area.
Go through the Hilton Area until you get to the Glen Artney Area.
From Glen Artney you need to get to Avalon Shelter #105. To do so you may choose:
Going across the swinging bridge to Howard County side.
Stay on the Baltimore County side.
Whichever you choose, you must stay on the trails and avoid the pavement.
FINISH: Once you have made it to the large Avalon Shelters #105 the FKT is completed!
Aaron Iles provided an updated route that minimizes pavement & crosses the entire park as much as possible:
This 35 mile traverse of Patapsco Valley State Park in Maryland goes from Sykesville
Road in the NW and Southwest Area Park in the SE. Due to the creation/decommission of trails
each year, the route is flexible but must meet these conditions:
1) start/end on River Road under Sykesville Road (39.362165, -76.967189)
2) maximize use of trails
3) minimize use of roads/pavement
4) end/start at Southwest Area Park boat ramp (39.234736, -76.622923)
These conditions were carefully chosen to ensure that the route traverses as much of
the park as possible. The shortest route that meets these conditions is likely at least 34 miles
and has been painstakingly documented in this detailed guide. This route suggestion contains
4.8 mi of unavoidable pavement and 30 miles of trails.
Here is a detailed guide to Aaron's route:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTemvsH20YezgXV_4YCUsvNUmEjCZMI3Gw4JgorEVrJylMegg90MpIGfYA2ImvJo3zuqrycr6kdMIS6/pub
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Aaron Iles 5h 24m 2s 2020-03-21
Sean Schmidt 7h 1m 13s 2020-01-26
Rachel Ridgway 7h 28m 47s 2020-11-14
Rachel Ridgway
Mon, 06/22/2020 - 02:27pm
Hoping to run the thru trail this week--similar to Aaron's route, but maybe staying north of the river in the McKeldin/Woodstock area on the trails that are now marked as the Thru Trail.
Take 2: planning on running the Thru Trail tomorrow (09/19/2020).
Sun, 09/20/2020 - 06:06am
My attempt yesterday was glorious until it wasn’t. I would recommend stopping the route in the Avalon area, where the park boundaries end. The remaining miles on the BGE access road weren’t easy to navigate and I ended up swashbuckling my way thru brambles only to forge creeks that were at least 40% raw sewage with a hint of industrial chemical pollutants.
aaron_iles
Sun, 09/20/2020 - 01:49pm
In reply to My attempt yesterday was… by Rachel Ridgway
Sorry to hear you had trouble in the Halethorpe area. It can get fairly overgrown this time of year. Best to hold your nose or head further upstream when crossing Herbert Run haha. The park does not end in Avalon though which is why I chose to continue the route through there and to keep the traverse in the spirit of a true "traverse." The Halethorpe area just doesn't get nearly as much traffic as the others.
Congrats on making it through!
Patrick_Blair
Wed, 11/25/2020 - 05:39am
I am planning on doing Aaron's route soon. Thank you so much for putting so much effort and detail into this route... I hope to follow it exactly (or as close as possible). Hope I don't get lost too many times!
I scouted the areas past Avalon Shelter 105 today and as Rachel said, it is nasty. I plan on finishing at the entrance to the park at the intersection of Park Access Road (Gun Road) and South Street.
Thank you Sean, Rachel, and Aaron for all the great info!
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A new study by researchers with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture will evaluate pastures to document how management of native grasslands may enhance soil biodiversity and contribute to producer profitability.
The four-year, $375,000 study is being funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture and will be led by Patrick Keyser, Director of the UT Center for Native Grasslands Management, a program within the UT Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries. Keyser will work with a large transdisciplinary team of UTIA scientists including an entomologist, plant and animal scientists, a soils expert, and economists.
Planting winter annual cover crops has been the focus of efforts to improve soil health and agricultural productivity; however, Keyser says the nutrient dynamics of native grasses in forage settings in the humid eastern U.S. have received little attention from the scientific community. “Pastures cover nearly 48 million acres across the eastern U.S., but the comparative lack of data on the potential of native grass forage to improve soil health makes this study imperative,” he postulates.
“We will examine how to optimize fertility and cover crop management strategies for low-input, highly nutrient-efficient grass species that are native to the region including switchgrass, big bluestem and eastern gamagrass,” Keyser said. He and his colleagues believe that the large amount of below-ground organic matter produced by these species' extensive root systems creates the foundation for a vibrant micro-invertebrate community that in turn enhances the environment for both free-living soil bacteria and arbuscular mycorrhizae.
“This rich soil biodiversity can improve productivity, thus forming a self-reinforcing feedback loop fostering healthier and more productive agro-grasslands,” Keyser adds.
Other UTIA researchers involved in the project include Ernie Bernard, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology; David Butler, Department of Plant Sciences; Jennifer DeBruyn, Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science; Andrew Griffith and Karen Lewis, both of the Department of Agriculture and Resource Economics; and Travis Mulliniks, Department of Animal Science. Amanda Ashworth, a researcher with the USDA Agricultural Research Service, and two UTIA doctoral students, Johnny Richwine, Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries, and Heather Toler, Department of Plant Sciences, round out the research team.
The researchers hypothesize that fertility and cover crop management practices, like planting legumes or other winter annual cover crops, exert a strong influence over components of soil biodiversity. “As the cover crops degrade, we believe they provide an organic fertilizer source. If this proves true, then agro-grassland system optimization can occur at reduced input levels, which will maximize producer profits as well as enhance environmental benefits,” Keyser said.
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The Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) launched the 2020 edition of the Europe Sustainable Development Report (ESDR). The ESDR 2020 provides an updated SDG Index and Dashboards for European countries, reports on spillover effects on other countries, and makes recommendations for strengthening SDG implementation and the European Green Deal.
The ESDR 2020 is the second report on the SDG progress of the EU, its member states, and other European countries. The report is part of a broader series of Sustainable Development Reports tracking the performances of countries and municipalities around the world on the SDGs. The 2020 ESDR examines six policy levers and tools for implementing SDG transformations in the EU:
A New European Industrial and Innovation Strategy for the SDGs;
An investment plan and financing strategy aligned with the SDGs;
Coherent national and EU SDG policies;
Coordinated Green Deal and SDG Diplomacy;
Regulations on business standards and reporting; and
SDG monitoring and reporting framework.
The report finds that even before the COVID-19 pandemic, “no European country was on track to achieve all 17 SDGs by 2030.” The region faces the greatest challenges on sustainable agriculture and diets (SDG 2), climate (SDG 13), biodiversity (15), and in addressing inequalities in living standards across its countries and regions (SDGs 1 and 10). The authors report that unsustainable diets, high and rising obesity rates, and unsustainable agriculture and farming practices are contributing to the EU and partner countries “performing especially poorly” on SDG 2.
The Nordic countries again performed the best on the SDG Index. Finland placed the highest, with a score of 81.10. Other countries in the top five are: Sweden (81.02), Denmark (80.05), Austria (77.35), and Norway (77.03). Even these countries face challenges on several SDGs. Finland, for instance, received red scores (classified as “major challenges remain”) on SDG 2, SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production), and SDG 13. Sweden scored red on SDG 14 (life below water) and SDG 15.
The report features a leave no one behind score that tracks four dimensions of inequality: poverty, services, gender, and income. Countries with a higher score have fewer population groups that are being left behind. Norway (87.03), Finland (86.69), and Iceland (84.23) placed the highest. Greece (57.82), Bulgaria (47.97), and Romania (47.74) ranked the lowest.
On COVID-19, the report observes that suppressing the virus remains an urgent priority for the EU. The EU has recorded more cases and deaths from COVID-19 than the Asia-Pacific region. The authors underscore the need to strengthen the EU’s preparedness, coordination, and resilience for pandemics in order to achieve SDG target 3.d on preparedness for global health security issues, and to prepare for climate-related and other risks. The report further recommends using the SDGs as a framework to build back better and investing in green infrastructure, digitization, and responsible consumption and production, combined with efforts and investments to boost education and skills throughout Europe and coordinated efforts to reform tax systems, particularly digital taxes.
The report highlights the potential of the Next Generation EU-COVID-19 recovery package and the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF 2021-2027) to put Europe on a path towards sustainable, inclusive, and resilient recovery. SDSN Executive Director Guido Schmidt-Traub called on the EU to “provide global leadership on the goals.” He said the EU has the tools in place to achieve the SDGs internally, but they “must be more clearly organized around the six transformations.” In addition the EU must be prepared to “promote SDG and Green Deal diplomacy ahead of the climate and biodiversity COPs in 2021.”
The report includes the 2020 International Spillover report, which shows how unsustainable supply chains and trade-related spillovers from the EU have “serious environmental, social and economic consequences for the rest of the world.” For example, unsustainable supply chains lead to deforestation and increased biodiversity threats, hindering global progress on SDGs 13 and 15. EU imports of clothing, textile, and leather products are linked with 37 fatal workplace accidents and 21,000 non-fatal accidents per year. The report recommends that the EU address negative international spillovers by reducing trade in waste, enacting coherent trade and external policies, strengthening tax cooperation and transparency, and applying EU standards to exports.
The German Federal Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU), the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, and the European Network of Political Foundations provided support for the report. SDSN and IEEP produced the report in collaboration with the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), SDSN Germany, and national and regional SDSN networks in Europe. [SDSN press release] [Report landing page]
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NYC Fashion Designer Selling Mini Food Dishes For Charity
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Susan Alexandra has been one of the leading fashion trendsetters in Downtown New York for quite some time. In the wake of this pandemic, she has taken to raising money for charity through adorable means. A few weeks ago, Alexandra began selling custom dollhouse miniatures of NYC-based food dishes in a philanthropic effort to combat Covid-19.
"My neighbor Doria—who is a gifted baker—dropped off a slice of chocolate chess pie with whipped cream. It was incredible! I always have extra clay and paint on hand, and now, with extra time in the mix, I thought I would make her a mini version of the pie as a thank you. I posted on Instagram and people were clambering to get their own," explained Alexandra in an interview with Time Out New York.
"All of our favorite restaurants are closed or serving in limited capacity right now. What better way to appreciate the food you love and miss than to own a mini version?" Alexandra continued. "I made a mini version of the radishes and chocolate tart for my friends at [the Lower East Side restaurant] Wildair and have been getting a lot of other requests to re-create meals from specific restaurants such as California Pizza Kitchen, Via Carota and Balthazar. I am obsessed with food, so working on mini versions of my favorite subject matter has been a pleasure!" Yesterday's sales and requests have reached up to 80. There are surely more orders to come.
One miniature food dish is worth $67. Every purchase will see the proceeds go to the non-profit called No Kid Hungry. The organization “deploys funds to ensure access to free meals for children who depend on school to provide food.”
Alexandra is no stranger to crafting, but when it comes to working with clay-based minis like these, she's still a novice.
"The most challenging [one to create] so far has been a seafood tower...the architecture and tiers were so much work! The number one request has been some iteration of seafood pasta, shrimp cocktail, oysters and shrimp and grits," she said.
You can purchase a mini from her website and then send your receipt to food@susanalexandra.com to complete your request.
Information originally sourced from Time Out New York.
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Perturbation of Image and conjugate duality for vector optimization
Xia Li , Yong Wang , and Zheng-Hai Huang
School of Mathematics, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China
* Corresponding author: Yong Wang
Received February 2020 Revised May 2020 Published August 2020
A large number of real-world problems can be transformed into mathematical problems by means of third-order real tensors. Recently, as an extension of the generalized matrix function, the generalized tensor function over the third-order real tensor space was introduced with the aid of a scalar function based on the T-product for third-order tensors and the tensor singular value decomposition; and some useful algebraic properties of the function were investigated. In this paper, we show that the generalized tensor function can inherit a lot of good properties from the associated scalar function, including continuity, directional differentiability, Fréchet differentiability, Lipschitz continuity and semismoothness. These properties provide an important theoretical basis for the studies of various mathematical problems with generalized tensor functions, and particularly, for the studies of tensor optimization problems with generalized tensor functions.
Keywords: T-product, tensor singular value decomposition, generalized tensor function, semismoothness, differentiability.
Mathematics Subject Classification: Primary: 15A69, 49J50, 49J52.
Citation: Xia Li, Yong Wang, Zheng-Hai Huang. Continuity, differentiability and semismoothness of generalized tensor functions. Journal of Industrial & Management Optimization, doi: 10.3934/jimo.2020131
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Charities will need new fundraising approaches post-Covid
Melanie May
September 11, 2020 10:01 am September 11, 2020 10:01 am
Home | News | Charities will need new fundraising approaches post-Covid
Posted by Melanie May on 11 September 2020 in News
Charities will need to develop new fundraising approaches as giving falls over the next year, according to research commissioned by the Chartered Institute of Fundraising.
While the report’s authors say the current environment is too uncertain to make accurate predictions on the outcomes for fundraising, based on Treasury forecasts for economic growth, household giving could drop by 25% in 2020-2021 with the economy affecting most fundraising income streams.
Reframing the Ask – trends which will shape giving and fundraising post-Covid19, was authored by Cathy Pharoah, Visiting Professor, Centre for Charitable Giving and Philanthropy, Cass Business School, and Tom McKenzie, Honorary Research Fellow, at the University of Dundee.
It looks at what could influence the outlook for fundraising post-Covid by exploring key areas of fundraising in relation to potential economic growth over the next few years, including household giving and spending, trends in charities’ total voluntary fundraising income, trends in legacies to charities, corporate giving, and trusts and foundations.
Looking at pre-pandemic trends and data for giving, it says, will enable charities to develop a better understanding of where we are now and what happened in the last recession, which may provide pointers for the future of fundraising.
The findings highlight a need for charities to seek out new opportunities. While household giving, legacy income and corporate giving will be affected by the economic climate, the research points to marked differences in household income and to some households likely to have made significant savings during lockdown, saying some donors may be persuaded to divert savings to charity, while others doing less well may decide to defer rather than cancel their giving.
The report states:
“Capacity to give will become increasingly polarised as COVID 19 has a more negative effect on some sections of the population than others, and those who can afford to give should be encouraged to do so.”
And, while there will be an impact on corporate giving, the report suggests that this may be one area that is less affected, with many companies reducing but not stopping their giving, and many major corporate donors coming from sectors that have continued to do well during the pandemic.
“Major corporate donors tend to be in industrial sectors performing well in the FTSE, so future fundraising opportunities may lie with sectors which have grown business during COVID19, such as pharmaceuticals, online retail of essential goods, e-commerce, technology and software.”
It also predicts that foundations will be less affected due to growth in their assets pre-pandemic, and their capital reserves.
The report concludes:
“Recession will not have an equal impact on all parts of society, and we will need to look particularly towards those who can afford to give, and supporting those who are less well-off. The course of economic recovery lies outside fundraisers’ control, but re-framing donor relationships lies within it.”
Tags:COVID-19, Research / statistics
About Melanie May
Melanie May is a journalist and copywriter specialising in writing both for and about the charity and marketing services sectors since 2001. She can be reached via www.thepurplepim.com.
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Funeral Director Daily
The business of funeral care Monday, January 18, 2021
Business, Regulations
Children’s Funeral Fund of England going strong into first year
March 13, 2020 1:07 am by Funeral Director Daily Views: 79
This press release tells of the acceptance and usage of the Children’s Funeral Fund of England (CFF) which came into force in that country on July 23, 2019. So, the statistics documented in this report take into consideration a time period of about 8 months.
The CFF was established to “provide bereaved parents with valuable practical support at a very difficult time. The program aims to reduce the financial burden for families by reimbursing burial and cremation authorities, and funeral directors directly.”
The report by the Ministry of Justice covering those eight months tells us that over 1,000 families have made use of the fund since last July. The report also spells out the fact that over US $ 652,000 has been paid out on behalf of bereaving families.
The report also tells that “every yar in England an estimated 3,800 children die under the age of 18, and there are a further 2,700 stillbirths. The Ministry of Justice wants to help as many people as possible who find themselves in such a devastating circumstance, and continues to improve awareness f the fund.”
Again, according to the press release:
Under the fund arrangements, no bereaved family will have to pay the fees charged for a child’s cremation or burial or for a number of prescribed associated expenses.
The program also provides for funeral directors to apply for reimbursement of certain associated expenses, including a US $390 contribution towards the price of a coffin (casket).
The only conditions of the program are that the child is under 18 at the time of death or is a stillborn after the 24th week of pregnancy, that the burial or cremation takes place in England, and the claim is submitted no later than 6 months after the funeral.
The program is not means tested.
Funeral Director Daily take: Governments all over the world make decisions on how they are going to spend taxpayer money. There is a lot of competition for all kinds of differing projects for those dollars. From my point of view, this is an incredible compassionate use of that money. . .and money that I believe is well spent.
When you think about the numbers. . . over 1000 users and $652,000 (U.S.) spent. . .that comes to a total of about $652 (U.S.) per case. That is hardly a large sum of money per case, but when you think that those that lose children, and especially stillborn children, tend to be young adults and more than likely don’t have savings built up like many older family members, that amount is probably an incredible help to them.
And when you consider that the statistics cited above indicate that of those eligible, over 40% come from stillbirths it shows a government acknowledgment, compassion, and acceptance of that loss, too.
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‘Because you can do it all’: Mom’s photo shoot of girls in dresses holding sports equipment goes viral
by: Natasha Anderson
MOULTON, Ala. — An Alabama woman’s photo shoot promoting the idea that girls in today’s society don’t need to choose between sports and dresses has gone viral.
According to Upworthy, Heather Mitchell runs HMP Couture Imagery in Moulton, Alabama.
On Friday she shared a post to the studio’s Facebook page featuring photos of young girls in sparkly dresses, holding sporting equipment. The caption on the post read, “Because you can do it all.”
The post has since been shared over 170,000 times.
Upworthy reports that Mitchell was inspired to conduct the shoot after a conversation with fellow moms at her 8-year-old daughter’s softball game.
“My youngest daughter is 8 and she is trying softball this year for the first time,” Mitchell told thew news outlet. “We were at practice a few weeks ago and I was talking with the other moms. I was saying that I hoped Paislee learned to love the game because she was athletic. One of the moms told me that she was not athletic, that she was a girly-girl.”
Later that night Mitchell reportedly couldn’t sleep; she was bothered by the women’s comments.
“All I could think was, ‘Why does she have to choose?’ I played every sport my school offered and wore lipstick to every game. So the next day we went to the studio and created her shot,” she told Upworthy.
Mithchell then photographed her daughter for a shoot lasting just three minutes, reportedly. She knew exactly what she wanted to create.
And, after sharing the photos of her own daughter in a dress with sporting equipment on her personal Facebook page, she reportedly got tons of requests from other parents for a similar style shoot.
Mitchell explained that she added two days of shoots for this project to her schedule and all slots sold out in an hour. She said that requests keep flooding in.
She hopes these photos are an “empowering example” for girls who don’t necessarily fit neatly into a socially constructed box.
“I hope that every little girl that sees this series can see that there is no box,” Mitchell told Upworthy. “Whatever their dreams are they can achieve.”
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Inner-City Vineyard Changing Cleveland Landscape
Posted: Aug 1, 2012 / 08:46 PM EDT / Updated: Aug 1, 2012 / 08:50 PM EDT
CLEVELAND -- You might say the landscape of Cleveland is changing one vacant lot at a time... once abandoned land is now bountiful with the fruit of the vine.
Some see Cleveland's Hough neighborhood as a struggling inner-city community. Not Mansfield Frazier. He sees his neighborhood as a place of change and growth -- one vine at a time.
A 3/4 acre lot at East 66th and Hough stood vacant for years. Frazier has transformed it into The Vineyards of Chateau Hough.
"I figure if we can use the land to grow crops, create jobs -- you get a triple net bottom line. You've re-used vacant land, created money and created food," Frazier said.
There are nearly 300 thriving vines. Frazier said they are hearty plants that "winter-well" and are producing two types of wine-making grapes.
The Vineyards of Chateau Hough was made possible by a Re-Imagining Cleveland grant from the City of Cleveland and Neighborhood Progress.
Lilah Zautner, sustainability manager with Neighborhood Progress, said Chateau Hough has become a gathering place.
"It is a place where you can obviously see life. And, this is only three years old and this looked like this within a year of being done. It was a huge transformation," Zaunter said.
Clevelander Danielle Peck can easily see the value of transforming empty lots.
"I think it's a good idea that they are bringing gardens and things into the neighborhoods because it adds vitality. It adds life. Gives people a reason to want to make the entire neighborhood grow," Peck added.
Frazier said the vines will be fully grown in a few years and believes they will yield enough grapes to produce 7,000 bottles of wine. "At that point, the next goal is to open a winery," Frazier added.
This year, there are 66 new Re-Imagining Cleveland projects turning vacant lots into vineyards, gardens and parks.
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Album Review: Mirror by GNOD
Date: April 4, 2016Author: Simon 3 Comments
All words to describe how many of us have felt since May 7th 2015 as the forces of capitalism got a huge nose full of ‘fuck you’ powder as our communities and services are dismantled to make way for a frenzy of corporate greed. Meanwhile those in charge demonise the poor for ‘scrounging’ while patriotically sticking their money in offshore funds which they themselves have made legal. Our society is fucked up and while the revitalised left has had small victories nothing it seems can halt the jack-booted march of the capitalist system.
Salford collective GNOD were touring at the time of the last election, and have written and produced an album that is replete with these feelings. It is an album that is a heavy as fuck. An album that is so angry in a way that while it is not exactly controlled, neither is it chaotic. It is an album of concentrated minds, not the open vistas of last year’s triple ‘Infinity Machines’, but a cogent and concise outburst which enflames the mind and chills the soul. It is an an album of revolution, and an album that seems not only to be on the edge of some very dark mental places…but also tips into them.
“There are too many faces inside the mirror/ that I cannot decide which one I’ll be today”, sings Paddy Shine at the start of the the title track amid a cacophony of dub bass and distorted feedback…”breakdown”…and then away on a ride that is both enthralling and troubling. This is the 21st Century Schizoid Man writ large…a contemporary reflection on the fragmenting of society and personality. The track is like a spiral into an abyss as each key change leads us further into the pit of despair, into the dance beyond the edge of sanity…driven and riven, and finally disintegrating into a doom-laden riff.
Which is where ‘Learn to Forgive’ begins. The angular riff and angry vocal provide the response to the despair and hopelessness of the previous track. A huge heavy and foreboding track it takes depression and disintegration, and sticks it in your face again and again and again and again. It is a track that pummels you in the way that Bong pummel you… but then GNOD pick you up and pummel you again, the relentlessness hitting you repeatedly…there is no escape from it…and it seems to me that that is the point. The is no escape unless you switch it off, but where is the switch? You or the system…which is extinguished first?
Beginning with ritualistic chanting, ‘Sodom and Gomorrah’ sounds etherial until Paddy Shine utters the words ‘escape is now deafening’ and the relentlessness kicks in again. The atmosphere sours, we are now not only on the edge of mental breakdown but society itself is disappearing into the pit, the pit of secret societies and unseen influences. Once again the relentlessness of the the music is hugely enticing; a siren call into the catastrophe. Yet there is also something repulsive about it, an intrinsic warning of the deadly forces that lay below the surface. When they come back after around eight minutes, you realise that that ritualistic chanting is actually something else. It is the sound of chaos, the sound of our being sucked into the quick sand of our society and of our own multiple personalities: a lime-filled swamp of our own making. As the mayhem of the uncompromising and inexorably ferocious music kicks in again, slower and heavier than before you can feel the anger and helplessness reaching out…but we don’t pull anyone up.
This is an important album by an important band on an important label (Rocket Recordings). Along with Teeth of the Sea’s ‘Highly Deadly Black Tarantula‘ this is an album that is chronicling the troubled nature of our times in a way that few other bands even approach. It is the sort of music that we hope not to hear, and yet it is vital that we do. For me this if GNOD’s clearest and most coherent statement yet. It is powerful and to the point, and we ignore it at our peril!
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31 Flavors of Unfair
Because Trump seems to be citing the DoJ and FBI’s unfair treatment of people as one of his main reasons for granting pardons, I think it would be wise to attach letters to my pardon petition that highlight just how unfair the DoJ and FBI have treated me. So here are 31 flavors of it. We need to get 31 people to write 31 letters, each laying out and explaining one of these instances of unfairness.
Put the list out there and let people pick the topic they want to explain to Trump. They can do their own research on that particular aspect of my case. If they need help, they can contact me and I’ll explain it all in depth. I can also supply people with audio and/or transcripts that document much of this. So they can attach those to their letters. This will leave an impression.
1. When I refused the informant’s initial suggestions of violence, the FBI had the Office of Child Services come in and threaten to corruptly take our one and a half year old baby Seth, all to try to motivate me to agree to the informant’s violent proposals.
2. When Les and I told Bill Fulton that we had no plans for violence, Fulton attacked us with a hunting knife, held it to Les’ throat, and said he would “bleed him out at his feet” if we didn’t agree to go on a shooting rampage. The only reason he held the knife to Les’ throat and not mine was because I had baby Seth in my arms.
3. A few months after the knife-to-the-throat incident, Fulton issued another death-threat-ultimatum where he said “remind Schaeffer what happened last time when I almost killed Les. Make him remember it! And tell him he better have a plan this time.”
4. When we got Fulton’s death-threat-ultimatum, we tried to leave the country for our safety. But informant JR Olson chased us down, sabotaged our car, stranded us, then kidnapped me, my wife, and our two young children, and held us in an attic for 21 days using death threats from Fulton to keep us there. This is a crime and it also violates international laws and human rights treaties that say governments must let political dissidents leave the country if they want to.
5. When Fulton first met with me Les and Jeremy at Pikes Landing Hotel in Fairbanks, he recorded the meeting. But that recording showed that I had no criminal disposition and it was only Fulton who was pushing bad stuff. This is key to my defense. So when we asked the prosecution for that recording, rather than give it to us, the FBI gave it to Fulton and instructed him to destroy it.
6. On 2-19-11 FBI agent Patrick Westerhaus filed a perjurious affidavit to get a search and arrest warrant. The affidavit written on 2-18, impossibly claimed to be giving a first hand account of the events of the afternoon of 2-19. So at best it was Agent Westerhaus making a guess about what he hoped would happen on 2-19. At worst, it was just lies he prepared in advance, then carelessly filed in haste BEFORE the period of time he impossibly claimed to be describing.
7. The FBI recorded thousands of hours of my conversations over the period of two years, all with out even getting a warrant. If in those two years they had found anything at all that was criminal, they would have gone straight to the courthouse and used it to get a warrant. But they did not. They just kept spying on the innocent. Collecting evidence that I was a normal, non-criminal guy. Only when I tried to leave the country did they arrest me. And then, the prosecutor filed a motion (DKT No. 311) to ban their own secret recordings of me from trial. They asked the judge to not let ME play the recordings the FBI had made of me! This made it just be my word versus the FBI’s word, where as if we played the recordings, it would just show that I was innocent, and the FBI liars.
8. I had an inoperable movie prop replica of a Sten Machine gun. If I had the right tools, all the internal parts, and welded it up, it could have been made into a real gun. As it was, it looked cool, but didn’t fire. They charged me with possession of an untaxed machine gun anyway, as if it was real. When I told the jury it was a replica, Skrocki the prosecutor played a video of a real actual working Sten machine gun – one owned by the ATF that looked just like my replica – firing in full automatic glory. He even played it again in slow motion so it looked like Scar Face or something. But the jury was never told that that was not my gun! So it made me look like a liar. They also charged me with possession of “grenades.” But those were not real grenades, they were cast-iron replicas. The kind you buy 3 for a dollar at a novelty shop. But they only let the jury see pictures of them. If they had brought in the actual items, everyone would have seen that they were toys. And on top of that, those toys didn’t even belong to me. They belonged to an informant, Aaron Bennett. He left them in a cardboard box after a gun show, then dropped them off in my shed when I wasn’t home.
9. Long before I was arrested, I went down to the ATF office to buy the $200 tax stamp for any guns I had that might need one. The ATF agent told me that it was a transfer tax, so I only needed to pay it if I ever sold those guns. Then later, when I got arrested, I got criminally charged for not having the $200 tax stamp. We filed a pre-trial motion to throw out that count since I was only following the instructions of the ATF agent. The ATF agent even said, “yah, that’s what I told him. I thought that was correct.” But the judge denied our motion, telling us that that was an argument for the jury. But then when we got to trial, Skrocki filed a motion (Dkt No. 351) to bar us from making that argument or presenting that defense to the jury. AND THE JUDGE GRANTED HIS MOTION! So I was not allowed to present a defense to that count.
10. Skrocki lied to the jury in his closing arguments, and vouched for the lies his informants had told on the stand, then he told the jury I was lying about trying to leave the country with my family. But we have Skrocki’s emails where he talks about how I’m trying to leave the country, and I’m scared for my life, and that I’m saying I want to avoid violence at all costs. So that proves that Skrocki KNEW he was lying to the jury, and coached his witnesses to lie as well.
11. The real prosecutor on my case is named Joe Bottini. He is a carrier crook in the DoJ who has made his carrier out of being a political hit man. He sets up and frames the political opponents of the Democrats and Deep State. His favorite trick is to hide favorable evidence from the accused. This is known as a Brady violation. He’s so bad about it that the Alaska State legislature passed a resolution calling for him to be disbarred. He framed my senator, Ted Stevens. And Obama protected him and put him on my case to hide more evidence. He cheats to get convictions on innocent people.
12. The FBI tried to get me to buy some illegal guns from an informant. When I refused, they had the informant tell me that they were actually legal, coming from a licensed class 3 dealer, and “legit.” I refused again. So the FBI had one informant sell the guns to another informant, and then charged me as a conspirator to the guns the FBI had just sold to its self, through its informants. They gave me ten years for that. And I didn’t even know the fake sale happened. You can read a chapter about it in Fulton’s book.
13. The FBI created all these super ridiculous Sovereign Citizen groups and sent in a whole crowd of informants/actors to make this fake Sovereign Citizen group look like a real thing. They wrote up and filed all sorts of crazy stuff just to create a background for all the other stuff the FBI was doing. But none of it was real. It was all just to disrupt what would have otherwise been a powerful grassroots political movement. The FBI’s goal was to get patriots to run in circles and look silly, rather than sweep the House and Senate with Tea Party republicans. This is not law enforcement, it’s corruption.
14. When I went out to the MP station on ft. Wainwright, the MPs told me that the US Marshals had come out there and said they were planning to come to my house to take baby Seth away, and then just shoot me in the process. And that would “fix the Schaeffer Cox problem.” This is a political murder plot, that was testified to by the Military Police, under oath. The MPs told me about it right after it happened. That’s another reason why I was scared and leaving the country. The other was Bill Fulton’s death threats.
15. The political power brokers in Alaska have a house on Ocean View Drive in Anchorage where they keep little kids and go have kid raping parties. This is a well known thing. Anchorage PD’s detective Vandergriff put together a case on it and was ready to raid the place and indict everyone involved. But Joe Bottini, my prosecutor, kept using the power of the US Attorneys Office to stop the child molester ring from being busted. It was a big scandal all over the news. And Eric Holder backed up Bottini on it. And the kid-didlers who did get caught, got let off the hook by DoJ. Holder would not comment beyond saying that “it was not done for corrupt reasons.” There is a lot of publicly available material on this. And I was one of the people who said we had put a stop to such sick stuff. Bill Fulton also ran a gay club house out of the back of his shop. Which was in the red-light district of Anchorage. He was likely in on the Ocean View house stuff too. But we may never know, because Bottini shuts down any honest cops who try to put together a case.
16. After I was arrested, they had no evidence of a crime. So they started trying to twist people’s arms to get them to give false testimony against me. They went after Coleman Barney. But he refused. So they told him they were going to throw his 7 month pregnant wife in prison if he didn’t sign a false statement against me. He’s a very honest Mormon and he refused to lie for the Feds. So they went after his wife. They also tortured Mike Anderson and kept him in solitary in an effort to get him to agree to give false testimony. We even have FBI reports that show them giving him altered transcripts to try to distort his memory, and Mike pushing back saying “these transcripts are altered. You are trying to get me to say what you want me to say.”
17. Informant Aaron Bennett stole $2,000 in cash from a fund raising event in 2009, and blamed it on me to cause division. Then right before I was arrested in 2010, Informant JR Olson stole $30,000 from me, so I wouldn’t have money to fight my trial. Then in 2014 and 2015 the FBI sent in informant Terry Dodd who set up “The Board” and with the help of Maria Rensel, Richard Neff, Stewart Skrill, Ed Snook, and Jim Lueunberger, stole over a million dollars so I couldn’t lawyer up and fight my appeal. This is well documented in pending Civil suits. (18-cv-173 and 17-cv-338) And the FBI had the staff at the CMU prison come to me and tell me that I had to leave Terry Dodd in control, or they would punish me here in prison. This violates my right to due process BIG TIME. And is a reason for Trump to pardon me FULLY ON ALL COUNTS!
18. The CMU is an illegal Deep State prison, where they use Chinese psychological torture methods and do test to see how to break political dissenters. I can’t talk about this one. You’ll have to do your own research.
19. Bill Fulton wrote a whole book called The Blood Of Patriots bragging about how he’s a gay pole dancer who gets a boner from doing violence to people, how he despises Christians and Conservatives, and wants to “bash in their heads,” and that’s why he volunteered to set me up.
20. They put me on the stand but then only let me answer “Yes” or “No” to their questions. I couldn’t elaborate. So for example, they would ask “On 2-12-11, did you discus murdering government officials? YES OR NO? JUST YES OR NO?!” To say “no’ would be perjury. But to say “yes” is misleading. The true answer is that the informant made the suggestion, and everyone who was not an informant then went into great detail explaining to him how that is a bad idea and why it would be pure foolishness.
21. In his closing arguments and in his sentencing memo, Skrocki said that I believe that God’s Law is more important than man’s laws, and that I can’t be rehabilitated from this kind of a belief, so I need to be sent to prison for forever. He actually put this in writing and on the record.
22. FBI agent Westerhaus was asked by Bill Fulton “why are we going after Schaeffer Cox?” And Westerhaus said “because he’s been talking smack about the government.” What Westerhaus didn’t know was that Bill Fulton was recording the conversation. And we have the recording. This shows they weren’t going after criminals, they were out to punish free speech that was critical of the government.
23. Over and over on the recordings that the FBI made of me, when the informants would bring up and push violence, I would say “I’m going to pull a Gandhi, not a Rambo.” I said this consistently, dozens of times, over long periods, and I never changed my mind. Yet, Skrocki and Bottini kept those recordings away from the jury, then told the jury I was lying about having said that. But you can hear it for yourself on the tapes we have now made publicly available.
24. The prosecution’s theory of the case attaches conspiratorial criminal liability to anyone who believes in the original meaning of the 2nd Amendment. They are saying that my belief that the 2nd Amendment was put in place by the Founding fathers so that We The People would be the final check on government, coupled with my owning guns and ammunition, satisfies the two prong test for a criminal conspiracy: 1. an agreement, and 2. an overt act. The belief in the 2nd Amendment being the agreement, and the owning of guns being the overt act in furtherance of that agreement. Where the Deep State was going with this is trying to set the precedent that you can get a life sentence if you keep an AR-15 and a case of ammo in your closet for if the shit ever hits the fan. And the 9th Cir. upheld it!
25. The DoJ went after a whole swath of conservative political figures in Alaska with the goal of flipping it from a red state to a blue state by way of corrupt prosecutions. Skrocki and Bottini – my prosecutors – were at the center of all of this. Eric Holder and James Comey code named this “Operation Polar Pen.” And they did flip the US Senate from being controlled by Republicans, to being controlled by Democrats. This is how they got Obama care to pass. Because US Senator Ted Stevens was not letting it through his committee. They made up a fake case on Stevens and convicted him. He was later cleared of any wrong doing, but then died in a suspicious plane crash. All the other political figures that were prosecuted by Bottini and Skrocki later got out of prison because of Brady violations committed by Bottini and Skrocki. The judge who sat on the Stevens case said the corruption was so bad that he appointed a special investigator – Robert Schulke III – to investigate the prosecutors. When this was announced, one of the prosecutors, Nick Marsh, “hung himself.” At least that’s the official story. He may have been the weak link and about to tell on the others. Anyway, these are the dysfunctional swamp creatures who prosecuted me. And they always use the same corrupt illegal tactics to get a convictions on innocent people. It’s a well documented pattern.
26. The prosecution moved my trial 400 miles away so that I couldn’t afford to fly in my witnesses. Then they threatened the MPs to discourage them from testifying, and some of them didn’t. They also threatened several other witnesses. What they would do is go interview someone, but not record the interview. The interviewing FBI agent would just “summarize” the interview in his notes and drastically fudged it in the direction he wanted it to go. Then the agent would go back several months later and show his fudged notes to the witness. The witness often would say, “that’s not accurate.” Then the FBI agent would say, “well, you better agree to come to trial and testify in a way that is consistent with my notes, or I’m going to arrest you for lying to me back when I took these notes, because my notes say what my notes say.” What the FBI was really dong was going around passing out scripted false testimony, that people had to come into court and read, or else!
27. Leading up to trail, I knew I was charged with “conspiracy to murder federal officials.” We also knew this was a false charge, because I had done no such thing. So we knew that whatever theory the government ended up putting forward was going to be pure bullshit. Nonetheless, we have a right to be given fair notice of what that bullshit is going to be, so we can have time to prepare a defense and collect our evidence to rebut it. But the prosecution would not tell us what conspiracy theory they were planning to use. So we filed a motion for a “bill of particulars,” which requires the prosecution to lay out the elements of their case against me, with specific particularity. The judge denied our motion. So we went into trial totally blind. This is not fair. It’s trial by circus.
28. Aaron Bennett is an informant. And he’s the main figure in this whole case. But the prosecution still won’t officially confirm or deny it. We need to pay special attention to the government’s BRADY violations surrounding Aaron Bennett and the government’s wrongful non-disclosure of his highly relevant role as an informant/provocateur. Bennett being an informant changes everything, and shows that the first trial was completely tainted and fundamentally unfair.
Bennett was the first informant to approach me and therefore sets the starting line before which the government must prove that I had a “predisposition” to commit any charges to which an entrapment defense is raised. As it sits, the government is lying when they say that Olson and Fulton were the ONLY informants, and that they came on the scene when “Schaeffer and his friends” (i.e. Bennett) had already talked about crimes. Not true. Bennett was not my friend. He was an informant who pitched the idea of violence and got told no by me every time. This proves a LACK of predisposition and even a predisposition to NOT COMMIT CRIMES. But thanks to the BRADY violation of not disclosing Bennett, that argument was neutralized.
Bennett dropped off grenade parts, and body armor at my home unsolicited while I was away. I was then charged with possession of these things. Had Bennett been disclosed as an informant, the government would be exposed for planting evidence via Bennett, their stooge. This is the difference between “Cox got those from an acquaintance” and “The government planted the stuff at his house.” Again, the prosecution didn’t have to get confronted with this fact, all thanks to their BRADY violations surrounding Bennett.
All the recordings of me talking about Bennett are put in a totally different light when it’s known that Bennett is an informant. Before, when I would say stuff on the recordings like “Bennett and his pack are just a bunch of violent, dangerous, unstable brawlers who are out to cause trouble and pick fights. So we just need to be polite enough to not set them off and then stay completely away from them;” it was only proof that I had violent bad “friends” well before the government sent in Olson. But in reality those recordings are proof that I had a well established history of rejecting attempts by government coached informants who pushed violence. But once again, the government’s BRADY violations surrounding Bennett neutralized this argument. The Bennett BRADY violations go directly to the four prongs of the entrapment defense: 1. WHAT WAS THE DURATION OF THE GOVERNMENT’S EFFORT? 2. WHAT WAS THE SEVERITY OF THE GOVERNMENT’S COERCION? 3. WHO MADE THE INITIAL SUGGESTION? and most importantly 4. DID THE DEFENDANT SHOW ANY RELUCTANCE? But thanks to the Bennett BRADY violations, the government was able to avoid all of those questions at trial.
The search warrants were obtained based on bogus representations that Bennett made to me about weapons and stuff that Bennett falsely claimed to have had. I repeated these Bennett tales, the FBI heard it, and used them to get a warrant. At the suppression hearing Dooly thoroughly debunked the warrants and all the lies they contained. But my repeating what Bennett had said was left standing, the judge pointed to those claims — and those claims alone — as the reason he let the warrants stand. This amounts to letting the FBI get warrants based on their own investigative-feed-back-loop of information they knew to be false. The FBI starts a false rumor, then uses the rumor as grounds for a warrant. We have found FBI emails saying that they knew the stuff I was saying was not real because they recognized it as their own information boomeranging back from their boy, Bennett. But they sure didn’t let the judge know that. Again, brought to you by the Bennett BRADY violations! ( BTW, the FBI did this to candidate Trump in the FISA court with the fake pee dossier.)
A key witness in the case, Mike Anderson, was living with Bennett right up until the trial. This is because when he got out of jail his house had been so trashed by the FBI raid that it was not livable. Bennett pumped him full of lies and rumors to color his testimony. This is witness tampering of the highest degree. But again, thanks to the government’s BRADY violations on Bennett, that argument was neutralized.
There are dozens more instances of how Bennett is materially relevant to the outcome of the trial. But these 5 are sufficient to show the unfairness.
29. When I was in the Cook Inlet Jail in Anchorage waiting to be taken to trial, the FBI had the jail record all my attorney visits, and all my attorney phone calls. They also intercepted all the legal mail I sent to my attorney, and sent it right to the prosecutor, who kept it until the day trial started and then gave it all to my attorney in a box. They had opened and read it all. And my attorney had not gotten any of the important information I’d been sending him. This violates attorney client privilege. Just recently, the jail and FBI got busted. It was actually the new warden who told on the FBI. It was all over the news and it’s a big scandal. You might say “if you are innocent and have nothing to hide, why would it matter if someone is listening to your attorney visits?” The reason it matters is because when the prosecutor is listening to the conversations between you and your attorney, the prosecutor will then know what lies he can get away with. For example, if the prosecutor hears my attorney tell me that we have proof that Fulton and Olson are informants, but we don’t have proof that Bennett is an informant, then when the judge asks the prosecutor “how many informants were there, ” the prosecutor can lie and say “just Fulton and Olson, your honor,” and he will know that we don’t have the proof to bust him on the spot. So by spying on attorney/client communications, Skrocki knew better how to cheat. If he had not done that, he would be stuck thinking to himself “well, I could lie. But since I don’t know what the defense might have, and since I don’t want to get caught in a lie, I better tell the truth and comply with the rules.” I didn’t have that. And it was not fair.
30. The 9th circuit court of appeals ruled in their 6 page opinion that even when viewing the evidence presented at trial in the light most favorable to the government, “no rational trier of fact could find that the defendant solicited murder, or intended for anyone to commit murder.” But then with out explanation, they upheld a conspiracy to murder charge that was based on the exact same evidence. This was a political move. They threw out the government’s hoax of a case and all the lame evidence presented at trial, but still left me in prison. It was a way for them to make it look like they did something, while making sure it had no effect. It’s not fair. If one murder charge must be thrown out, they must both be thrown out. Because they were based on the same evidence.
31. In 2009 and 2010 Aaron Bennett told me I need to stop focusing on political educational stuff, and just turn violent. This worried me. Then he started getting more and more pushy and threatening with me. He said I was “in the way.” I was worried that he might go and do something violent. So I told the Assistant US Attorney in Fairbanks, Steve Cooper, what was going on. Mr. Cooper is a Federal prosecutor, but he was also my friend, and he’s a good honest man. I’d trust his advice. So I told him that Bennett was talking about doing some violent stuff, that he had his own set of guys, that they were not moral or principled, that they operated like a gang, and that I had very little influence over them. I told Mr. Cooper that Bennett and his guys were dangerous, and that they were of a different mindset than me and my people. At this time, I did not know that Bennett was an under cover provocateur sent in to promote violence. I just thought he was a dangerous nut who the police needed to keep a close eye on. That’s why I went and warned Mr. Cooper. And this shows that I was not violent or a criminal, and that I was not predisposed to be one. We called Mr. Cooper as a defense witness. He took the stand and tried to testify about what I had told him. But the corrupt prosecutor – Skrocki – objected and wouldn’t let him tell the jury about how I had turned Bennett in. It was Skrocki at every turn trying to keep the truth from coming out. This is not fair.
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GMA’s Maynila Turns 20
November 12, 2018 ralphierce2017 PMPC Star Awards, Anak TV Seal Awards, GMA, GMA Network, Ken Chan, Lito Atienza, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Maalaala Mo Kaya ABS-CBN, Magpakailanman, Magpakailanman GMA, Manila, Maynila, Maynila GMA, Maynila GMA 20th anniversary, Maynila GMA 20th anniversary series, Maynila GMA 20th anniversary special, Ruru Madrid Leave a comment
One of GMA’s longest-running programs is celebrating a milestone.
‘Maynila’, a drama anthology hosted by former Manila mayor and now congressman Lito Atienza, will enter its 20th year on television this month. The show recently premiered a three-part series last Saturday with Ken Chan and Ruru Madrid in a starring role.
‘Maynila’ first aired on November 23, 1998. At the time, the show served as a vehicle for then-mayor Atienza to promote the city he headed back then, while providing inspirational and value-laden stories that young individuals can understand.
Initially aired on weekday afternoons, ‘Maynila’ moved to Saturday mornings in 2002 where they remain to this day. Over its 20-year history, ‘Maynila’ received numerous accolades including an Anak TV Seal award in 2006 and a special award in the 2017 PMPC Star Awards for being one of the longest-running drama anthologies.
In contrast to more serious drama anthologies like ‘Maalaala Mo Kaya’ and ‘Magpakailanman’, ‘Maynila’ is generally considered as more light-hearted in tone. But in some instances such as the three-part series with Ken Chan and Ruru Madrid, ‘Maynila’ may dwell into a darker route if necessary.
Still, it does not prevent the show from presenting stories that are deemed helpful and motivational to the youth. Which is exactly what Lito Atienza wanted on ‘Maynila’: a show that can help young ones, not only in Manila but in other cities as well, to be positive role models.
Twenty years after it first aired, ‘Maynila’ is still going strong. That said, viewers can only hope that the show will continue to provide stories that are worth learning for.
‘Maynila’ airs every Saturday at 9:45 a.m. on GMA.
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Last Episodes for I Can Do That, Plus Celebrity Bluff Returns
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Two weekend shows are about to hit the crossroads.
On ABS-CBN, ‘I Can Do That’ will enter its final weekend tomorrow night and Sunday night. In these two episodes, the final four iCandidates in Cristine Reyes, Daniel Matsunaga, Gab Valenciano and Wacky Kiray are expected to perform their riskiest and most death-defying acts imaginable.
Judges Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo and Boy Abunda will have the enviable task of evaluating each iCandidates’ performance. Not only that, the viewers will also play a key role in determining the show’s ‘Greatest Entertainer’, who will walk away P1 million richer by virtue of combined scores from the judges and the viewers.
First premiered on March 11, 2017, ‘I Can Do That’ was the latest reality show franchise acquired by ABS-CBN. The program has had contrasting ratings fortunes throughout its 25-episode run; despite averaging a decent 15%, only ‘I Can Do That”s Saturday episodes were consistent winners.
That said, the decent but unsatisfactory performance may be considerable enough for ABS-CBN to relinquish its rights after only one season. The network may have had some successful foreign franchised shows, but ‘I Can Do That’ is not one of them.
Which leads to its one-night-only opponent for tomorrow night. After a season break that lasted over a year, GMA announced the return of ‘Celebrity Bluff’ for its 13th season.
Eugene Domingo will reprise her role as host of this long-running Kapuso game show. She will not be alone though as Edu Manzano will now join Eugene as a special bluffer, while Boobay and resident boyband One Up will also ramp up the entertainment factor even further.
A typical episode of ‘Celebrity Bluff’ is as follows (via GMA Public Relations):
“Celebrity Bluff features three pairs of celebrity contestants as they attempt to outsmart one another by answering questions to be able to advance to the jackpot round, where the winning team could take home half a million pesos.”
Guest bluffers will also be on hand to make fun of this week’s celebrity players. For instance, the premiere of ‘Celebrity Bluff’ season 13 will see Alden Richards and Brod Pete play the role of bluffer.
With its predecessors’ failures to make an impact, the onus is on ‘Celebrity Bluff’ to change GMA’s declining fortunes ever Saturday night. Otherwise, its comeback may turn out to be a dud.
‘Celebrity Bluff’ returns this Saturday after ‘Magpakailanman’ on GMA.
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Full House Tonight: A Poor Man’s Version of Sunday PinaSaya
February 17, 2017 ralphierceABS-CBN, Bianca Umali, Comedy Bar, Comedy Bar GMA, Comedy Central Market, Comedy Central Market GMA, Full House Tonight, Full House Tonight debut episode, Full House Tonight first episode, Full House Tonight GMA, Full House Tonight maiden episode, Full House Tonight opening episode, Full House Tonight pilot, Full House Tonight pilot episode, Full House Tonight premiere, Full House Tonight premiere episode, GMA, GMA Network, GMA new programs, GMA new shows, GMA Sabado Star Power, GMA upcoming programs, GMA upcoming shows, It's Showtime, It's Showtime ABS-CBN, Joross Gamboa, Kim Idol, Magpakailanman, Magpakailanman GMA, Miguel Tanfelix, Nar Cabico, NBC, Ogie Alcasid, Philip Lazaro, Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7, Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 ABS-CBN, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Sarah Brakensiek, Sarap Diva, Sarap Diva GMA, Saturday Night Live, Solenn Heussaff, Sunday PinaSaya, Sunday PinaSaya APT, Sunday PinaSaya GMA, Tammy Brown, Terry Gian, Your Face Sounds Familiar: Kids, Your Face Sounds Familiar: Kids ABS-CBN 19 Comments
Seems like GMA is producing its own ‘Sunday PinaSaya’ for Saturday nights.
Hoping to make good use of their otherwise lethargic Saturday primetime lineup, GMA decided to go all out and unveil a new comedy-musical variety show. The show is called ‘Full House Tonight’, and its lead host is none other than Regine Velasquez-Alcasid.
Yes, Regine is still with Channel 7 (she also hosts ‘Sarap Diva’ on the same channel) even as her husband Ogie Alcasid moved over to archrival ABS-CBN in order to become a judge on ‘It’s Showtime’ and ‘Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids’. Talk about a divorce of the professional kind.
Anyway, ‘Full House Tonight’ will feature a mix of sketches, improvisational comedy, parody and stand-up comedy with a hint of stage musical performances thrown in for good measure. Of course, there will be some special guests to spice up the show.
In essence, ‘Full House Tonight’ is ‘Sunday PinaSaya’ on a Saturday night, or perhaps more like a Filipino working man’s version of NBC’s ‘Saturday Night Live’. At worst it could be another ‘Comedy Central Market’ or ‘Comedy Bar’.
‘Full House Tonight’ will also feature Solenn Heussaff, Bianca Umali, Miguel Tanfelix and Joross Gamboa as Regine’s co-hosts. They will be joined by comedians Philip Lazaro, Kim Idol, Terry Gian, Sarah Brakensiek, Tammy Brown, and Nar Cabico.
A daunting task lies ahead for ‘Full House Tonight’ as they begin their run this Saturday. The show will premiere against ‘Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7’, and based on the latter’s strong ratings as it nears its conclusion, there is no doubt that ‘Full House Tonight’ will have its hands full in trying to win this battle.
It will be interesting to see how ‘Full House Tonight’ can reinvigorate GMA’s Sabado Star Power primetime. The show may have an interesting and novel format, but it will be up to the viewers to judge.
‘Full House Tonight’ airs every Saturday night after ‘Magpakailanman’ on GMA.
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FTT Year 2016 in Review: The 20 Stories That Define the Year in Media (Part IV)
December 23, 2016 ralphierce2016 Philippine elections, 2016 Philippine presidential elections, ABS-CBN, ABS-CBN News Channel, Alena, Alyas Robin Hood, Alyas Robin Hood controversies, Alyas Robin Hood criticisms, Alyas Robin Hood GMA, Alyas Robin Hood issues, Alyas Robin Hood national ratings, Alyas Robin Hood ratings, Alyas Robin Hood vs. Arrow, Amihan, ANC 20th anniversary, Andrea Torres, Ang Probinsyano, Ang Probinsyano ABS-CBN, Ang Probinsyano first anniversary, Ang Probinsyano one-year anniversary, Ang Probinsyano ratings, Arrow, Arrow DC Comics, Arrow Jack TV, Arrow series, Arrow TV5, Arrow U.S. series, Blakdyak, Charo Santos-Concio, Coco Martin, Danaya, Dick Israel, Doble Kara, Doble Kara ABS-CBN, Doble Kara first anniversary, Doble Kara one-year anniversary, DZMM, DZMM 30th anniversary, DZMM Radyo Patrol 630, Eastwood City Walk of Fame, Encantadia, Encantadia 2005, Encantadia 2016, Encantadia 2016 GMA, Encantadia 2016 ratings, Encantadia GMA, Encantadia ratings, FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, FPJ's Ang Probinsyano ABS-CBN, FPJ's Ang Probinsyano ratings, FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano first anniversary, FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano one-year anniversary, Francis Pasion, Gabbi Garcia, German Moreno, German Moreno death, Glaiza de Castro, GMA, GMA fantaseryes, GMA Network, Jack TV, Joshua Oliveros, Joy Viado, Julia Montes, Kantar national ratings, Kantar Ratings, Kuya Germs, Kuya Germs death, Kylie Padilla, Lilia Cuntapay, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Maalaala Mo Kaya 25th anniversary, Maalaala Mo Kaya 25th anniversary celebration, Maalaala Mo Kaya ABS-CBN, Maalaala Mo Kaya silver anniversary, Magpahanggang Wakas, Magpahanggang Wakas ABS-CBN, Magpahanggang Wakas national ratings, Magpahanggang Wakas ratings, Magpakailanman, Magpakailanman GMA, Master Showman, Megan Young, MMK 25, MMK 25th Anniversary, MMK 25th anniversary celebration, Naku Boss Ko!, Naku Boss Ko! GMA, PiliPinas Debates 2016, Pilipinas Got Talent, Pilipinas Got Talent ABS-CBN, Pilipinas Got Talent season 5, Pirena, Power Duo, Robin Hood, Robin Hood character, Robin Hood variations, Robin Hood versions, Sanya Lopez, Stephen Amell, Suzette Doctolero, That's Entertainment, That's Entertainment GMA, The Voice Kids, The Voice Kids ABS-CBN, The Voice Kids Philippines Season 3, The Voice Kids Season 3, The World Tonight, The World Tonight 50 years, The World Tonight 50th anniversary, The World Tonight ABS-CBN, The World Tonight ANC, The World Tonight golden anniversary, TV5, Walang Tulugan, Walang Tulugan farewell, Walang Tulugan farewell episode, Walang Tulugan final episode, Walang Tulugan finale, Walang Tulugan GMA, Walang Tulugan last episode, Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman, Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman GMA, Wenn Deramas 26 Comments
Another year is about to end. But before the calendar flips to 2017, here is a look back at the year that was in television and radio. This article looks back at the 20 moments that define the Philippine media this year.
The Death of German Moreno
On January 8, the whole Filipino entertainment industry was stunned with the passing of German Moreno. The veteran host, actor and entertainer was best known for his distinguished work with up-and-coming stars on ‘That’s Entertainment’, as well as a near two-decade run hosting the Saturday late night show ‘Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman’.
The death of Kuya Germs also ended an era for late-night variety shows on Philippine television, as ‘Walang Tulugan’ signed off for good on February 13. Despite that, the legacy of Kuya Germs lives on with the Eastwood City Walk of Fame, which inducted new members late this year.
Other notable showbiz personalities who died this year include directors Wenn Deramas and Francis Pasion, actors Lilia Cuntapay, Joy Viado and Dick Israel, and singer Blakdyak.
Encantadia Returns
On July 18, GMA brought back the popular fantaserye ‘Encantadia’, featuring a rehashed storyline of the original 2005 series. The new iteration stars Glaiza de Castro, Gabbi Garcia, Sanya Lopez and Kylie Padilla, who play the roles of Pirena, Alena, Danaya and Amihan respectively.
Unfortunately, despite the hefty expenses that GMA spent for this version of ‘Encantadia’, the series failed to make an impact. In the national Kantar ratings, ‘Encantadia’ regularly fell by double digits to ‘Ang Probinsyano’, and the high expectations that came with it dissipated.
‘Encantadia’ is not the only primetime problem that GMA faced this year, however, as this next entry shows.
The Alyas Robin Hood-Arrow Controversy
When posters and teasers for ‘Alyas Robin Hood’ were first released, many felt the series was a ripoff of ‘Arrow’, with lead star Stephen Amell even going as far as sharing the clip with a ‘flushed-face’ emoji. However, creative consultant Suzette Doctolero made it clear that ‘Alyas Robin Hood’ and ‘Arrow’ were both based on the Robin Hood folklore.
Despite the controversial issues, ‘Alyas Robin Hood’ was given the go-signal by GMA to air starting September 19. While the series came out flying in its first few weeks, rival series ‘Magpahanggang Wakas’ soon pulled away, with some disgruntled viewers choosing to watch either the Tagalized ‘Arrow’ on TV5, or the English dub on Jack TV.
‘Alyas Robin Hood’ did have a highly publicized scene with the bikini showdown involving Sarri (Megan Young) and Venus (Andrea Torres), which should soften the blow of its controversial start.
The 25th Anniversary of Maalaala Mo Kaya
The first episode of ‘Maalaala Mo Kaya’ was aired on May 15, 1991. Twenty-five years later, the program continues to touch the lives of others thanks to a letter read by Charo Santos-Concio, and scenes that can make people shed tears with each episode.
This year, as part of its silver anniversary celebration, ABS-CBN launched a commemorative website for ‘Maalaala Mo Kaya’, a nationwide and worldwide tour, and an initiative for people to send in their life stories via a letter or a short-form video. As for the show’s ratings this year, it continues to thwart the challenges of its long-running rival, GMA’s ‘Magpakailanman’.
One can only hope that ‘Maalaala Mo Kaya’ will continue to air beyond this year, as its legacy and enduring success stands the test of time.
Ang Probinsyano and Doble Kara Celebrate Their First Anniversary
But perhaps the biggest headline of 2016 belongs to both Coco Martin and Julia Montes. Their respective shows, ‘Ang Probinsyano’ and ‘Doble Kara’, reached the one-year milestone within a month of each other.
Both ‘Ang Probinsyano’ and ‘Doble Kara’ continue to lead the way in their respective timeslots. The former is currently the most-watched primetime show in the country, while the latter is the most-watched post-noontime show.
How much longer will they stay on the air remains to be seen, but as they proceed into 2017, expect ‘Ang Probinsyano’ and ‘Doble Kara’ to remain a dominant force in the primetime and afternoon slots respectively.
‘The World Tonight’ celebrates its 50th year.
Power Duo wins ‘Pilipinas Got Talent’ season 5.
Joshua Oliveros wins ‘The Voice Kids’ season 3.
‘Naku Boss Ko’ mini-series and PiliPinas Debates leading up to the 2016 Philippine Presidential Elections.
ANC and DZMM’s respective 20th and 30th anniversaries.
It was indeed an eventful 2016 in the world of Philippine media. Expect bigger things to come this 2017 as From the Tube continues to document the latest events in television and radio in the Philippines.
Until then, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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A Long Overdue Timeslot Change for Lip-Sync Battle Philippines
June 28, 2016 ralphierceABS-CBN, GMA, GMA Network, Hay Bahay, Hay Bahay GMA, Ismol Family, Ismol Family GMA, Lip-Sync Battle Philippines, Lip-Sync Battle Philippines GMA, Lip-Sync Battle Philippines new timeslot, Lip-Sync Battle Philippines ratings, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Maalaala Mo Kaya ABS-CBN, Magpakailanman, Magpakailanman GMA, Magpakailanman new timeslot, Michael V, Michael V overexposed, Pepito Manaloto, Pepito Manaloto GMA, Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento, Pepito Manaloto: Ang Tunay na Kwento GMA, Pilipinas Got Talent, Pilipinas Got Talent ABS-CBN, Pilipinas Got Talent season 5, The Voice Kids, The Voice Kids ABS-CBN, The Voice Kids Philippines, The Voice Kids Philippines Season 3, The Voice Kids Season 3, We Love OPM, We Love OPM ABS-CBN, We Love OPM: The Celebrity Sing-offs, We Love OPM: The Celebrity Sing-offs ABS-CBN 1 Comment
GMA finally made a long-overdue timeslot change for ‘Lip-Sync Battle Philippines’, which should benefit Michael V who had been overexposed from the moment it premiered. (Promotional poster courtesy of GMA Network)
Last Saturday marked a decision that GMA should have done earlier.
It was announced that ‘Lip-Sync Battle Philippines’ and ‘Magpakailanman’ would switch timeslots. As a result, the former now airs at 9:30 p.m., while the latter now airs at 7:45 p.m.
This timeslot change has been long overdue from the moment ‘Lip-Sync Battle Philippines’ premiered. When it debuted in its original timeslot, it was feared that host Michael V would be overexposed, since his other show ‘Pepito Manaloto’ airs right before the former.
They were right. From the beginning of its run, ‘Lip-Sync Battle Philippines’ struggled, losing on a consistent basis to either ‘Maalaala Mo Kaya’, ‘Pilipinas Got Talent’ or ‘The Voice Kids’.
Realizing the plight of Michael V and ‘Lip-Sync Battle Philippines’, GMA proposed timeslot changes in order to prevent any further overexposure. Their choices include:
A return to Sunday nights for ‘Pepito Manaloto’ in exchange for either ‘Ismol Family’ or ‘Hay, Bahay’
A switch of timeslots for ‘Lip-Sync Battle Philippines’ and ‘Magpakailanman’
They chose the latter. Thus, beginning Saturday, June 25, both ‘Lip-Sync Battle Philippines’ and ‘Magpakailanman’ were aired in different timeslots.
With the timeslot change, ‘Lip-Sync Battle Philippines’ now runs opposite ‘We Love OPM: The Celebrity Sing-offs’. Considering the latter’s poor ratings (even against the late-airing ‘Magpakailanman’), the former should take advantage of it.
Despite the projection, it is still up to ‘Lip-Sync Battle Philippines’ to perform well in its new timeslot. But for Michael V, he should feel relieved now that the pressure of getting overexposed on television is over.
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Postmortem: UAAP Season 80 on ABS-CBN S+A
May 7, 2018 ralphierceABS-CBN, ABS-CBN S+A, ABS-CBN Sports, Adamson Soaring Falcons, Agatha Uvero, Angelique Manto, Armand Hernandez, Ateneo Blue Eagles, Creative Programs Inc., De La Salle Green Archers, Eileen Shi, FEU Tamaraws, Ganiel Krishnan, Ira Pablo, LIGA, LIGA channel, Martie Bautista, Migs Gomez, Miguel Dypiangco, Nicole Sumagui, NU Bulldogs, Pauline Versoza, S+A, Stef Monce, Sydney Crespo, Tonie Moreno, UAAP Insider, UAAP on ABS-CBN, UAAP on ABS-CBN Sports, UAAP on ABS-CBN Sports broadcast changes, UAAP on ABS-CBN Sports changes, UAAP Season 74, UAAP Season 80, UAAP Season 80 baseball, UAAP Season 80 baseball tournament, UAAP Season 80 men's basketball, UAAP Season 80 men's basketball tournament, UAAP Season 80 men's volleyball, UAAP Season 80 men's volleyball tournament, UAAP Season 80 softball, UAAP Season 80 softball tournament, UAAP Season 80 women's basketball, UAAP Season 80 women's basketball tournament, UAAP Season 80 women's volleyball, UAAP Season 80 women's volleyball tournament, UAAP Season 81, UAAP Upfront, UE Red Warriors, University Athletic Association of the Philippines, UP Fighting Maroons, Upfront, UST Growling Tigers Leave a comment
Another UAAP season has closed.
For the most part, UAAP Season 80 was a success. Some new champions were crowned and a few reigning titleholders were able to defend their gold, while new stars emerged and others bowed out.
As for the coverage on ABS-CBN S+A, there were some hits and misses as well. Here is a look back at what the network was able to do in Season 80.
New Upfront
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The third season of ‘UAAP Upfront’ eschewed the live pregame presentation in favor of a straight-up lifestyle program dedicated to showcasing the lives of UAAP athletes away from their respective sports. It also aired exclusively during weekends, which helped mitigate whatever production costs S+A endures during live broadcasts.
UAAP Insiders
UAAP also welcomes back former courtside reporters Ira, Ganiel, Angelique, and Paui who will serve as "UAAP Insiders" this season pic.twitter.com/i5H81TrXoA
— ABS-CBN PR (@ABSCBNpr) September 4, 2017
During the men’s basketball season, S+A added an extra on-air talent known as a UAAP Insider, featuring former courtside reporters Ganiel Krishnan, Angelique Manto, Ira Pablo and Pauline Versoza. Unfortunately, the addition of a UAAP Insider cut some exposure away from the new batch of courtside reporters, and this role was eventually cut prior to the women’s volleyball tournament.
Courtside Reporters
Fresh faces this season! Meet the newest batch of courtside reporters for #UAAPSeason80 💯 pic.twitter.com/6ycB5v9CZY
— UAAP Magazine (@UAAPmagazine) September 4, 2017
This season’s batch featured no holdovers and the first to feature men since Season 74. However, Adamson representative Nicole Sumagui was dismissed for poor performance and was replaced by predecessor Stef Monce for the rest of the men’s basketball tournament, and Armand Hernandez during the women’s volleyball tournament.
lights, camera, sports + action! 💡🎥🏀 #UAAPSeason80 pic.twitter.com/COaMlNovXA
— Stephanie Jean (@StefMonce) October 7, 2017
Hindi man po ako taga-AdU pero salamat, Adamson community for accepting me as your own 💙🙅🏻♂️ It is an honor to report for you! 🙌🏼 pic.twitter.com/EPzeU8znEG
— Armand Hernandez (@_armandhernandz) April 15, 2018
This year’s cast also featured Martie Bautista (Ateneo), Eileen Shi (La Salle), Sydney Crespo (FEU), Miguel Dypiangco (NU), Migs Gomez (UE), Agatha Uvero (UP) and Tonie Moreno (UST). Performance-wise it was satisfactory, but if not for the UAAP Insiders their potential would have been unleashed further.
The Entry of LIGA
ABS-CBN Sports launches new channel LIGA https://t.co/15ZhaiXPEn
— ABS-CBN News Sports (@ABSCBNNewsSport) February 7, 2018
Late January saw the launch of LIGA, the new cable channel of ABS-CBN’s Creative Programs Inc. This enabled ABS-CBN Sports to go deeper into UAAP live coverage as it aired the first game of men’s volleyball doubleheaders (plus second game of Sunday doubleheaders) as well as the finals of the softball and baseball tournaments.
Lack of First Semester Coverage
Watching this UAAP season 80 Women's Basketball Finals Game 2 between NU Lady Bulldogs and UE Lady Warriors. These girls are so talented. Sana mayroon din professional basketball league katulad ng PBA para sa mga babae. pic.twitter.com/M8tYEpOZWr
— Jade Peñalosa (@jadepenalosa) December 3, 2017
But while the second semester UAAP tournaments were extensively covered by ABS-CBN Sports, the first semester tournaments still leave a lot to be desired. The most noteworthy omission is women’s basketball, which for the most part played on the same day as their men’s basketball counterparts, yet only the finals were aired on S+A.
With the entry of LIGA, perhaps the time is now for the UAAP women’s basketball tournament to be taken seriously. Your call, ABS-CBN.
Overall, UAAP Season 80 broadcasts was good, but still not great. Yes, the slogan for the season was ‘Go for Great’, but in terms of coverage, it was still not above standard as any UAAP fan would want.
With Season 81 taking place in a few months’ time, there are still some kinks with which ABS-CBN Sports must address. That said, it will be interesting to see how the network will change its approach come next season.
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Produced by Bobcat
Album Cat Got Ya Tongue
The Mob Lyrics
They call us the Mob, the Mob, the West Coast Mob
They call us the Mob, the Mob, the West Coast Mob
Yeah, I'm from the West Coast rockin' the most
I'm-a boast and brag about the brothers I toast
I'm the host, the master of the ceremony
You're a phony and full of baloney
Huh, my brother, there is no other man, understand
Huh, I'm a human, you're in quicksand
While I'm boomin', that's my job
And we're called the Mob, the Mob, the West Coast Mob
I get loose like a goose, when I produce
All my songs, so I won't get gonged or cut
But you know what, it doesn't really matter
'Cause my pockets get fatter
I'm gonna scatter and shatter your ladder
And hit you with a bat, huh, you dirty rat
Making you sob 'cause that's my job
We don't rob, huh!
This jam is soothin', and I'm-a keep movin'
On and on till the break of dawn groovin'
Peace to everybody, and to the suckas, huh
(La di da di) as you know the rhymes will flow
Yo, so let's go toe to toe in my show
The crowd could be the judge, I won't budge or nudge
I'll just beat 'em and eat 'em like fudge
People tried to play me, they tried to slay me
And my crew was through, washed up and hung up to dry
"Yeah, they tried to get fly, you know why?"
Yeah I know why, "why?", they tried to get ill
They wanted to steal the thrill
Of the crowd, say it loud, "I'm Black and I'm Proud"
They call me the Cat, and yes I carry a gat
On my left is Stone, and on my right is Capone
Toots is on my side, with devastating hips that glide
On the side in the back, and dressed to kill is the mack
Girlies shake your butt, 'cause we got fingers on the cut
(Hit it!)
They call us the Mob, the West Coast Mob
The West Coast Mob
Yeah, ooh I like that, mhm
Yo Snowman, why don't you tell these people
Where we was raised at... "Raised in LA"
Yo, I don't think they heard us, man
Why don't you tell 'em one more time
"LA, Californi-ay... Vermon."
[Skit: "INTERLUDE"]
Yeah, this is a story about a girl I was very much in love with
She came into my life and meant more to me
Than anything else in the whole world
We had everything, and we was always together
You wouldn't see me without her or her without me, ever
Till one day, she started acting strange
I called her on the phone, and her never had changed
Then it finally dawned on me:
She wasn't coming home at night
It was a terrible sight
"The Mob" Track Info
Written By Bobcat
Hollywood Squares by Bootsy's Rubber Band
Dog 'N' The Wax by Ice-T
La Di Da Di by Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew (Ft. Slick Rick)
Funky President (People It's Bad) by James Brown
N.T. by Kool & the Gang
Cat Got Ya Tongue Bobcat
1. Do It
2. I’m Serious
3. I’m Cool
4. Who’s Got The Juice
5. I Need You
6. Come With Me
7. Best In The West
8. Clubbin’
9. Linda
10. Cat Got Ya Tongue
11. West Side Story
12. The Mob
13. She Wanted To Share Her Lovin’
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Korean Film Nights Continues with “The Journal of Musan” on June 01st
On May 25, 2017 June 5, 2017 By Genki JasonIn Korean Films
The Korean Cultural Centre is continuing its season of films concerned with migration in South Korea. These titles have been programmed by students from the Film Studies Programming and Curation MA programme at the National Film and Television School.
Here’s information on the latest film as pulled from the website:
The Journals of Musan
Director: Jung-bum Park
Writer: Jung-bum Park (Screenplay),
Starring: Jung-bum Park, Yonguk Jin, Eunjin Kang, Jin-won Seo, Si-heub Sung, Yougdeok Park,
The Journals of Musan Director-star Park Jung-bum learned the particulars of film-making as assistant director on the films of Lee Chang-dong (Oasis, Poetry), and while Park’s debut feature doesn’t seem to measure up to those films in terms of raw drama, it is socially conscious. Admittedly, this assumption is based on some reviews and a trailer.
Synopsis: Jeon Seung-chul (Park Jung-bum) is a North Korean refugee who has defected to South Korea. Despite his best efforts in trying to adjust to life in Seoul, he discovers that his status as a defector makes it difficult to find a good job due to discrimination and he find it hard to get along with people despite acting in a shy and submissive way. When Seung-chul is harassed by the authorities, he takes a new job at a karaoke bar to gain stability, an appropriate income, and less prejudice for being a defector. He turns to religion and goes to Church as a way of overcoming his isolation and finding some brightness in life.
The Korean Cultural Centre will run this screening on Thursday, June 01st, and it takes place from 19:00 until 22:00. Admission is free but you must book a place. The location is:
Korean Cultural Centre UK
1-3 Strand
WC2N 5BW
To find out more about the film and to book tickets, please visit this site to book tickets.
Jung-bum ParkKorean Cultural CentreKorean FilmThe Journals of Musan
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3 thoughts on “Korean Film Nights Continues with “The Journal of Musan” on June 01st”
“Jung-Bum”! 😛
Very mature…
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Location: zoraster's wine cellar
Post #12 (isolation #0) » Tue Oct 04, 2016 2:44 pm
Join the normal queue!
PM me if you'd like to apply for the NRG.
Ah man I already have so much to say about this game but it will wait until after work.
Alright, let's see.
Zoronos wrote: Oh man my first game in like a year.
Now I have to remember how to play.
Awkward first post, the sort of typical scum who feels like they should say something but can't think of anything to say.
eagerSnake wrote: Might as well tell you guys now I have the Ascetic modifier so don't waste actions on me.
This feels reeeeeeally like a scummy claim to me. Pings me really very hard. Feels like a mafia ascetic trying to act like a town ascetic. It also doesn't necessarily reduce the negative effect of ascetic to claim it, as, if town, eagerSnake is now a free nightkill if scum want to kill him.
Gamma's reaction to the claim is town. Zoronos' is not; calling it interesting without giving any comment on what it makes them think of eager's alignment is scummy, and it follows the trend set by their RVS in that it's very empty commentary that feels like scum saying things for the sake of saying things.
Zoronos' subsequent question to me is potentially indicative that he's saying these things because he's bored but I feel like if he was bored town he would at least try to analyze the ascetic claim a bit beyond calling it "interesting."
That's it for up until my last post, gonna split this here to avoid wallposting too early.
Grendel's opening post is also potentially scummy.
Grendel wrote: Anybody up for some questions?
I've been finishing up a new set I want to use.
Why not just ask the questions? This seems unnecessarily roundabout.
Grendel wrote: If its cool I'd like you all to leave me to analyze them,
If this is non-sarcastic then I'm holding you to this - I'd like to hear what actual alignment-indicative or otherwise useful content you're getting out of these questions.
Also of all games to feel like you need to force an RQS or RVS, this is a very silly one. We have a claim. On page one. An unusual one at that. We have a goldmine of material to analyze already - why do you feel the need to instigate an RQS? RQS and RVS as they're usually conceived are both kind of outdated anyway. There's usually enough substance in the first few posts to get reads that are legitimate enough to argue about, even if they're very unstable.
Zoronos, you're implying a scumread on Grendel; why not follow it up with a vote?
eagerSnake wrote: Why aren't you voting me then? If you're going to try and push popular opinion in this light then vote me you scared child
A number of reasons.
VOTE: Zoronos
Post #130 (isolation #4) » Wed Oct 05, 2016 1:51 am
Grendel wrote: Yes, I like to review the question results to see if I can divine some alignments. Why not contribute to the game with your answers?
I don't really see it as a contribution until I'm convinced that they're useful but I don't have a problem with humoring you (I sort of find it weird that Zoronos explicitly does? not scummy weird but etc and at least they did explain why to some extent)
1) I historically have preferred town but was actually somewhat hoping to draw scum this game because I believe I haven't played a game on mafiascum as bona fide mafia in 2.5 years. Which is ridiculous. 1 game as a traitor in that timespan. And I can say this more openly now since this is the only game I'm in :p.
2) I've been mislynched *mostly* in games that I shouldn't have signed up for in the first place because of not having the time for them, although there was another recent game I played which was the first game I can recall in a long time where I was mislynched and really felt like I shouldn't have been.
3) I don't have a playstyle beyond doing what I feel like doing at the time.
4) Not enough information (although it's ironic that they're both on my scumread list right now).
5) I've learned not to really be excited for games per se because how much I enjoy games is largely a product of factors that can't be predicted at the start of a game.
Grendel wrote: I'm interested why you find my entrance poitenally scummy when you feel Zoronos is legitimately scummy. If you thought that Zorones was implying I'm scum then why was your initial reaction to my post, "well that's kinda scummy"? Sorry, but its weird that you'd have me as a tertiary scum read while your top scum is, in your opinion, also scum reading me. If you think he is scum, why do you think I am scum too?
It's really quite simple. I essentially pay 0 heed on d1 to interactions without flips. Why can't I find you both individually scummy? And further why couldn't I suspect you both of being scum together with Zoronos bussing you? I really don't see what you're getting at or why it's strange to be scumreading both of you.
Agreed with eager that nn is probably town. Although I wouldn't go so far as to say that nn can only be scum if they're an alt; that's a bit premature, there can be good players who haven't played on MS before.
Zoronos wrote: This is a decently analytical thought though for this point in the game. ++towniness.
I actually find this interesting because after my last game that just ended before I signed up for this one, I sort of had a realization that I (and maybe everyone?) put too much stock in logic or analysis, or the quality of an analysis, as determinative of alignment. Individual players who are logical in their town games will almost certainly be logical and show a level of rigor in their analysis in their scum games. Do you really think simply the presence of analytical thought is indicative of town? Or do you think that the thought process Grendel displayed was more likely to come from town?
It's a little odd that people keep thinking eager is just townreading nn for townreading him. I thought it was pretty obvious why eager townread nn (although I also like nn's reaction to eager townreading them).
Unvote
VOTE: LUV
Post #247 (isolation #6) » Thu Oct 06, 2016 2:21 am
Took longer than I thought to get to this game today so forgive what is about to be a multipost because I think they're more readable than walls. Alas.
Gamma wrote: Serious vote. He doesn't talk about LUV at all but then votes him. Trying to flashwagon are we?
Why yes, how kind of you to notice.
Early flashwagons are great.
And shadow so politely asked for people to join him. Frankly it's rude of you not to join him .
PP actually raises a pretty good point in 149 - you criticize me for trying to flashwagon with my vote on LUV (which was the second vote on him) and then vote me, also as the second vote, in a way that implies that you think it's still okay (or at least possible) for people to be making completely nonserious votes (which, ding ding, mine on LUV was). What gives? If being the second vote on someone amounts to flashwagoning, then why do you get a special designation allowing you to flashwagon? Or did you not really think that non-serious votes were still possible?
I also seriously question Gamma calling LUV town at the point of 161, implicitly for his posts on page 7. How is anything LUV said on that page a towntell? I don't care if he did this last game and he was town, that's a terrible reason to call this play town; it's not like it's difficult to emulate that as scum. It also makes me a bit more suspicious of Gamma. It feels like he's just jumping to that conclusion because it helps lend credence to his vote on me if LUV is town.
Zoronos wrote: It seems like he's holding contradictory opinions and trying to justify them after the fact
I just disagree at a fundamental level that those opinions are, or should be viewed as, contradictory, for the reasons that (1) they can easily both be true and (2) we're not at a stage of the game where we should think about reads based on interactions.
I actually like Zoronos' recent posting more on a gut level that I'll try to justify more later, but I'm not particularly suspicious of him anymore; he's at least following pretty clear lines of thought. I actually also like his insistence that we shouldn't care about the ascetic claim; it seems somewhat more likely than not to be genuine.
@boring's 202, not quite true, it's not like his claim guarantees that he's going to die tonight. He could be an ascetic power role or an ascetic townie if he's town, and this really should be something we err on the side of not speculating about for obvious reasons.
I like PP's reaction to Grendel a lot, he gets town points. I very much dislike Gamma switching off of me and onto Zoronos when (1) I had given nothing responding to his "serious vote", (2) he criticized me for "trying to flashwagon" which makes it sound like at least at some level he disapproves of early wagons, and his vote on Zoronos casually makes it the largest wagon yet at 4.
nn wrote: Also, in 61 he gives a reason for snake being scummy. In 62 snake calls him out on it (why don't you vote me then?) and in 64 he goes on to ask Zoronos why he didn't follow up his scumread with a vote. He ends 64 by voting Zoronos.
Here's what the problem I have with that exchange - he doesn't vote anyone in 61 himself (which contradicts his line of questioning to Zoronos in 64). After snake calls him out in 62, he claims to have a "number of reasons" to not vote for snake (wut?) and then goes on to vote Zoronos.
You seem to be misunderstanding how I made those posts. Those were essentially two halves of one post; I essentially only read the thread up to a certain point, posted 61, continued reading, then posted 64. Note the last sentence of 61 explaining this. No reason to make a vote in 61 when I might make another in literally the next post. I mean, Gamma even explained this for me in 63. I also gave reasons for Zoronos to be scummy in 61, not just eagersnake. It's not like I voted zoro out of nowhere. I also don't really have much interest in lynching eager today unless he acts exceptionally scummy (and I think his play since claiming is somewhat town). The claim has a chance of sorting itself out for free if he's town and scum consider the free potentially-pr shot worth taking.
nn wrote: Also, implosion went dark after leaving his vote on luv. It's been ~18 hours since he last posted
For reference, on weekdays I mostly post right after getting back from work and right before bed. But I don't always get to the game after getting back from work. And I'll often peruse the game during work so I have some idea what I find interesting when I actually get to it later.
Not really gonna read Grendel or LUV's thick posts for now. Loosely, townpile right now consists of {shadow, nn, pp, eager, zoronos, grendel}. Why yes, for the observant eye, that does include all three people I called scum on page 3. They all started acting townier. I think Gamma is a great vote right now:
-his switch to Zoronos makes very little sense when he's gotten nothing out of his vote on me, and it seems to contradict his apprehensiveness towards flashwagoning (even if his problem with my vote was that I didn't explain it, that still doesn't jive with either the fact that he implied that we were still in RVS as PP pointed out, or him using the word flashwagoning when describing it which implies that he thinks early wagons are bad).
-the reason I had for weakly townreading him early isn't actually any good (it was 22, which is no reason to townread him if eagerSnake is town).
-he's managed to say a lot without really saying a lot. It took him 30 posts to get to his first "serious vote" on me, almost all of which is non-content and really none of which gives any indication on what he's thinking about anything (he mentions "a few townreads" without naming any). He's clearly engaged in the game. He does a lot of clarifying things (linking the wiki, mentioning that I have half a wall to go). But he gives no content. Just a bunch of stuff which gives the illusion thereof, until he latches on to literally the easiest reason to vote someone. I really find it hard to believe that the first thing he found seriously scum-motivated was seeing me, an experienced player, dropping a vote on someone without giving any reasoning. Would I really do something like that as scum but not as town? I'd hope he'd realize that there's no way I would do something like that as scum unless it's the kind of thing I'd do as town as well.
And I mean, come on:
Gamma wrote: And it's not that I specifically townread LUV,
In post 161, Gamma Emerald wrote: LUV is town
If it was a bad reason to vote him based on meta, you would have said such; you did not say that. You called him town. In quite the most explicit way possible. You don't just get to say X, and then go back and say no, when I said X I meant Y.
VOTE: Gamma
Post #259 (isolation #10) » Thu Oct 06, 2016 3:03 am
In post 255, Gamma Emerald wrote: I'm sorry, did I say I townread you when I voted Zoronos? No I didn't.
This is a nice distortion of what I said; I said that you unvoted without having gotten anything out of the vote on me, and listed other problems with it as well.
In post 256, Gamma Emerald wrote: This feels like an extended explanation of a OMGUS vote.
This is a self-defeating sentence; the definition of OMGUS is when player A votes player B for the reason that player B voted player A. OMGUS is not a meaningful phrase when describing votes that have other reasoning listed.
Am I not allowed to vote you without it being OMGUS just because you voted me? Does the fact that you voted me somehow give you immunity from being scumread by me, without it being scummy for me to scumread you because it's OMGUS?
Calling my vote OMGUS is just childish.
In post 258, Gamma Emerald wrote: I forgot about that.
Also, you're not reading LUV's major contribution? Any reason other than being a lazy reader?
it's 1 am and I have work tomorrow.
(and on that note, good night.)
Post #285 (isolation #13) » Thu Oct 06, 2016 12:00 pm
Phone post.
Gamma, I'll read luv later. I have limited time and for now thought addressing other things would be more worth that time. And if you think I'd accuse you of omgus then I question whether you actually read what I said... it isn't omgus if you give material reasons.
Nn, i really have no idea what you want from me. I respond to events in the order I read them (i.e. The order they were posted) and I did respond to what you said. Would you rather I respond to what you say first, before reading the rest of the game in order? Would you like me to mold my real life schedule around this game? I really have no idea why you're calling my posting pattern scummy.
Post #330 (isolation #14) » Thu Oct 06, 2016 8:02 pm
nn wrote: Also that from 247 - 261 he addresses a significant number of issues, but ignores the ones I've raised with him.
False? I address them directly in 254.
@Grendel, and @anyone else who wants to know why PP is town: PP's reaction in 219 and 221 makes me think town for a few reasons. 1, I think he shows genuine contempt, and that contempt indicates that he genuinely doesn't think your points have merit, meaning he's either town, or he's scum who thinks your line of reasoning is completely wrong which I find less likely because 2, it's antithetical to what I saw of PP's play in my other game with him. I pressured him a lot in that game; I was town, he was scum and he was, I think, a bit more hesitant to engage on such a direct level with calling the arguments I was making bad. He answered the queries I had about him and didn't really comment as much on the quality of my reasoning, iirc. Or at least it doesn't stick in my mind. I think the reaction of calling you bad town or scum is relatively unlikely to come from the scumgame that I saw in that game. 3, those posts in addition to contempt show a certain level of him feeling like he's in-the-right (since he's talking about how he was just being honest with his answers) that I think is consistent with town who feels like they've been accused for bs reasons.
Gamma wrote: Keep the shovel: makes it easier to tunnel.
Another case of Gamma misrepresenting things; PP isn't tunneling Gamma by any stretch, he had just given his first significant post explaining why he thought Gamma was scum and his vote wasn't even on Gamma.
Zoronos wrote: Gamma strikes me as the kind of person that likes to be 'technically correct'.
Ironic since I can think of at least three counts in this game where he has used terminology (omgus, tunneling, and even literally calling LUV town) to mean things that they don't mean at all.
Zoronos wrote: This kind of play annoys me, however, I feel that it is less likely to come from scum because it's an inherently antagonistic stance. He didn't call me scum for thinking about Ascetic in terms of being like Miller since they were both negative utility; he just called me wrong and insinuated that I was bad.
If anything this is scummier than if he had called you scum for his analysis; by taking the antagonistic stance towards you without actually giving any meaningful commentary on your alignment to go with it, he provides the illusion of content. And I don't think contentiousness is an aspect of personality that scum are likely to consciously mute to a large degree; maybe somewhat but *shrug*.a
boring wrote: Gamma is acting exactly like he did in our last game.
Can you quantify exactly what you find similar?
A note on Zoronos: I actually think I might have trouble reading him accurately. He feels very town but I think there's a pretty decent chance that I'm just reading him based on playstyle. I like the way that he's analyzing the game.
And I think the most damning thing about Gamma (which I've mentioned but no one seems to have noticed) is still this flat-out contradiction. It's indicative that he doesn't actually have a consistent internal state of reads in his head; if he actually didn't hold the opinion that LUV was probably town, he straight-up would never have explicitly called LUV town. The fact that he called LUV town and then said that he doesn't actually believe LUV is town (just that a particular argument was bad) is very strong evidence that he's just pretending to have reads on people.
I on the other hand will potentially though not necessarily be inactive until Saturday afternoon as I'm on a trip.
Post #560 (isolation #18) » Sat Oct 08, 2016 5:22 pm
I'm feeling pretty lazy right now (just got back from trip) so i'm mostly gonna skim the last (many) pages.
Game with PP for whoever asked.
Grendel wrote: In your last game with him, how much ‘ethos’ did you carry? E.i. would it have been scary for Scum!Pengiun to 1v1 you in that situation?
It was a newbie and I was the IC but there was a decent amount of vaguely-directed pressure on me throughout the game. I was never really considered strongly town except by like one person.
I don't really make much of him not answering the questions then answering them later. I mean it could be scum trying to fit in but -shrug- scum feeling the need to fit in aren't usually going to say explicitly "well everyone else is doing it." I can see it as that but also as just him being disinterested in RQS and then seeing people answering the questions and being like oh well why not i guess.
PP 431-433 PP's entire page 18 also reads town... textbook annoyed town. Doesn't read at all to me as scum giving up. Continuing to give opinions and reads but clearly disgruntled.
Grendel wrote: Does anybody have some hypothetical scum teams cooked up?
I can't I.D. third scum for my scum team and want to hear some interactions people may have caught between people.
This is such a deeply counterproductive way to look at the game on d1. Seriously. Even assuming 3:10 you have about a half a percent chance to correctly guess a 3-player scumteam. There's absolutely no reason to think about entire scumteams on day one. It just clouds judgment on individual players.
boring wrote: PenguinPower - Bad votes, reactions lack a feeling of authenticity, posts lacking substance, and dismissive in a way that I only see with scum.
I think I felt a visceral lack of genuineness in PP's reactions in the other game I played with him. I feel none of that here.
485 is possibly a sign of gamma-town (the first sentence); i'll need to think over it more. Not enough atm to outweigh other things.
I think the PP and Gamma wagons are probably both pretty telling. Or they will be on future days, more accurately.
I'm tempted to throw boring into my scumpile for reasons that I'm not sure have merit. 3rd vote on what I suspect is a wagon on pp-town where i suspect the first two votes are also from town, and her reads list. It feels somewhat forced or like she's posting it for the sake of having posted it. It also feels like the reads themselves make a lot of sense from scum; the top several players are all my more confident townreads, so it's consistent with my view of the game that she'd have sprinkled her scumbuddies near the middle. Although again I don't want to put too much stock in that since it's dependent on reads of other players. Calling PP "dismissive in a way I only see with scum" is just weird. I see that kind of dismissiveness so much with experienced town players who feel like they're dealing with newbies and PP's dismissiveness looks pretty much identical to that to me; the way she qualifies it as "only in scum" sounds like it might not be accurate because of that.
I want to call Maria town but that's entirely gut that I'll probably try to substantiate later.
That mostly just leaves LUV, dierfire and prism to sort.
And boring I guess. I'm interested in other opinions on her, particularly her reads list. It just feels off for some reason that I don't feel like I've fully qualified. Maybe that it's too finely sorted for this stage in the game. Idk.
Lots of reasons for townreading shadow. In no particular order, 399 looks genuine, I like his early commentary on eagersnake's claim (he comes off looking like unsure town), 267 sarcasm is i think a slight towntell, his votes on LUV and Penguin feel like they're aggressive and pushing the game forward and taking stances in a way that has obvious town motivation and puts him in the limelight if he's scum, his re-vote and "flail scum flail" around the pp fakehammer look townish. The votes are probably the strongest reason among those. It feels like he's actually trying to accomplish things and get the game moving with his votes rather than voting to blend in.
Gamma still in my scumpile. 485 is essentially an inkling of looking like he has an actual internal set of opinions on how scummy everyone in the game is (the lack thereof being one of my problems with him, which I've mentioned) but like I said it isn't enough to outweigh the things I find scummy from him.
Zoronos read hasn't changed much I think (still I'd say weak town)
Post #778 (isolation #22) » Mon Oct 10, 2016 1:38 am
I am reading through these past ~10 pages and holy hell is this cringey.
Mods putting in things that will get cced is nothing new. Very seriously nothing new. It isn't bastard. I put two town bodyguards in a large normal 5 years ago. Approved. The last large normal I was in had two macho townies which is pretty much the closest fucking thing i can think of to two town ascetics (or ascetic roles) SS and eager both read extremely town to me in the exchange.
I'm actually having trouble reading this shadow seriously you're wrong. eager isn't guaranteed scum from his claim *AT ALL*. Please stop acting like this is a 100% thing and basing all of your reads off of that assumption.
I also really really hate this:
In post 682, boring wrote:
In post 680, MariaR wrote: @Mod Do scum have day chat?
So you're trying for a derp-clear now?
I've seen so many town ask this question before even when it was clearly on the first page and ugh. This reaction to maria saying that just feels so contrived like you're trying to preempt anyone from calling her town for saying it but you don't really want to commit to calling maria scum for it.
Game with two macho townies if you're interested
(Amusingly our mod was one of them)
Maria I think also is coming away from this a lot townier than before.
VOTE: boring
Reads like now look something like this:
Would astonish me if scum: Shadow
Town: nn, eagerSnake, Maria, PP, Zoronos, Grendel (vaguely strongest to weakest but not strongly)
Still to sort: LUV, Prism, Dier
Scum: boring, Gamma
shadow you're only saying that because you're stuck assuming eager is scum, right?
IT. IS. NOT. BASTARD. TO HAVE TWO TOWN ASCETICS.
As someone who has been on this site well more than 10 times longer than you please just fucking accept this.
Look at how you're viewing his play through rose-tinted glasses because you're still assuming he's scum based on his play.
Shadow wrote: Snake IS scum, he didn't claim ascetic, he claimed having ascetic modifier because that doesn't give him protection from being watched doing the kill etc.
He claimed an ascetic modifier rather than ascetic because he doesn't want scum to know that he isn't a power role... or because he's an ascetic power role and wants to claim honestly.
His play makes complete sense if he's town.
@Prism: I somewhat meant to respond to those but got sidetracked and somewhat didn't really feel like they merited response? I mean you didn't really explain why you thought I was scummy for the most part, you just kind of listed things you thought were scummy.
On the other hand his read on Shadow is complete yuck and considering the thought that goes into most things I'm finding it hard to believe that this is the read getting the stamp of approval.
No idea what you mean by this.
I really don't like the noncommittal read on Maria in #562
You don't like it because... townies are never unsure about things (hint: not the case)?
or the halfhearted opinion fishing on boring in #563.
You don't like it because... townies never seek advice when they're unsure about something (hint: not the case)?
#565's opinion on Gamma looks to me like either distancing from the wagon before it flips or fishing for a future derailment more than a real reconsideration.
I mean this I can kind of see? it's just wrong. I think almost everything he's done is pretty scummy but that was a reason to think he was town. I townhunt as much or more than I scumhunt, typically, so I'm looking a lot for things that I think are unlikely to come from scum or that indicate a consistent internal thought process that's motivated by trying to find scum.
I guess I didn't really read 599 after 592 but.
In general I think noncommittal reads are more likely to come from scum. They're a good multitool-they're reads so nobody can complain about you not giving content, they're easy to justify ("I like X and it makes me lean town on them") or shrug off entirely, they're easy to go back on ("After thinking about X I guess it's not that big of a deal, on the other hand Y really makes me lean scum") in future days, and they serve as additional justification for narrowing your choice of votes.
Sure. But I've also committed to tons of reads. Including reads that are quite divisive (townreading penguin). Do you want me to commit to a read on every single player in the game? I feel that's unreasonable. But I still feel like I should try to sort everyone in the game. I think it's silly to imply that I should be confident in every read I have and I feel like that's what you're implying here.
On Implosion, I really should have linked Implosion's #562 over his #563 as better illustrating my point. It's entirely possible he has a read with weak reasoning as he states and wants other opinions. On the other hand, that isn't necessarily true, and his other posts make me think it isn't. I'm not buying what he's selling on Shadow and I'm not buying the paragraph of "tempted to scumread boring but I just don't know" while making sure to keep pushing Gamma.
Here you go not explaining what you're referring to WRT my shadow read at all again.
And just saying you're not buying it, again, does not merit a response from me; i can't respond to you with anything more than "you're wrong" if you don't explain yourself. So. You're wrong.
Presumably, boring's reads make a lot of sense as town considering they're implosion's reads too. Yet, that isn't the implication here.
Yes, hence me not really being sure! Funny how the fact that parts of it made sense as coming from both town and scum, yet there being things that made me somewhat suspicious, led to me having an unconfident read!
In post 801, Shadow_step wrote:
In post 798, implosion wrote:
Doesn't want scum to know he is a PR? What kind of town lies wtf
Ascetic PR is useless. If they want him to be unable to be protected by doc they would give him the machp modifier. What is the point of an ascetic PR and a town ascetic?
oh my god dude
IT'S EXPLICITLY NOT A LIE. it's just not claiming his entire role. An ascetic PR makes sense if we have a doctor and an investigative role, or a watcher, or a tracker, or a neighborizer or FUCKING ANY OTHER POWER ROLE that targets him. Or maybe the scum have a rolecop and being ascetic means they can't figure out what he is. Or maybe since you're a town ascetic they chose to make him ascetic rather than macho to increase the symmetry of the setup.
Literally i can come up with reasons for like another ten minutes if you want to
Or scum have a roleblocker. Or town has a roleblocker and him being ascetic means that roleblocker doesn't interfere with his role.
Couple more likely ones.
The point isn't the game size, it's that it happens in normals. He's claiming that it's bastard; it's very simply not bastard to have a setup like that in a normal with this site's current meta.
In fact it's almost a point in favor of them both being town that podoboq, the mod, was one of the macho townies in that game; it seems likely that he saw that component of the setup design, liked it, and reinterpreted it for whatever setup we have here to get two town ascetics.
But the fact that the examples I can think of off the top of my head happen to be larges isn't important; what's important is that they're games that were judged normal on mafiascum.
shadow please fucking actually engage with the points I'm making.
I know this site's meta way, way better than you do. It's objective. It's not up for debate. It is a very simple truth that two town ascetics is completely possible. I don't care if you scumread him for other reasons. But please stop this line of argument. You're wrong about that point. He might be scum (i still don't think he is) but you are 100% wrong about that point.
shadow wrote: Show me a game with 2 town ascetic and I *might* reconsider.
Macho is not a neg utility like ascetic so this doesn't apply.
Three things.
One, please take a step back for a moment. The fact that you're saying you *might* reconsider if I show you very direct proof that you are wrong means you are being way too goddamn stubborn right now.
Two, there's a first time for everything. I'm not going to look through a thousand mini normals to find a game that has precisely two ascetics; it quite possibly hasn't happened, I have no idea if it has. That, again, does not make it bastard.
Three, ...what? Macho is straight-up a negative utility role. It's probably the single closest modifier to ascetic.
And @zoronos, site meta is very important when shadow's primary line of thought is "X would be bastard on this site, and this is a normal game, therefore X cannot be happening in this game." The first premise is flawed because he doesn't understand site meta.
It's not a super common occurrence to put two "counterclaiming" roles in a setup together and I'm not claiming it is. But (1) it happens and (2) podoboq having been in a game with an incredibly similar setup quirk and having had macho townie as his role in that game is about as good of circumstantial evidence as you can get that it could be happening here.
Post #1068 (isolation #37) » Mon Oct 10, 2016 5:18 pm
In post 1037, boring wrote: @eager - I'm not sure you understand what buddying means. Most of what you posted was criticism. Also, why do you keep repeating that I'm happy about the conflict? I've been around for very little of this little scum theater.
@town? - eager has been coasting, and the only thing in the way of my gut scumlean was the fact that he had an uncc'd claim. A cc from an obvious town player was more than enough reason to vote him. Either way, how can so many of you accept eager's piss-poor "town" performance without resistance? I mean, eager has bragged twice now about how shitty town is playing by not calling him out for his lazy vote. You're all just taking the insult with pride, it would appear. The only positive thing I can say about this development is my wagon. It decreases the likelihood that eagerSnake, MariaR and implosion are ALL scum. I'll have to try to knock at least one out of the running.
If scum want to chainsaw me up to L-1, that's fine, but don't let them hammer without warning. I'll try to be back again tomorrow to check on things.
p-edit - S_s's play and tone were very aggressive early on.
I find the first bolded so, so hard to believe. You had a scumlean on him and the thing holding you back from that was an uncced ascetic claim. When (1) tons of people have been explaining why it makes sense for him to claim it as a mafia ascetic (so the claim itself isn't a strong reason to townread him). And more importantly (2), being an uncced ascetic isn't a particularly townish thing... like, I can understand this if he were an uncced cop or doctor or tracker or generally an uncced power role, because making a power role claim puts you in the limelight and makes you suspicious if you don't die the next night. But I find it hard to believe that this was the only thing holding you back from scumreading him or more specifically that it would hold you back from scumreading him.
Second bolded part feels super contrived. Calling an L-2 wagon on herself positive as if to shout "hey, i don't really care if i'm lynched bc i'm not scum" from the rooftops with no regard to how harmful it would be if we lynch her and not eagerSnake in the event that she's town and he's scum (which, to be clear, I do not believe but she does). Giving the positive that you've eliminated one out of 200+ possible scumteams further evidences that she doesn't actually feel like the wagon on her is a good thing, she's just BSing to try to look like town-who-doesn't-care-if-they're-wagoned. If she were town she would be concerned about the wagon on her competing with the wagon on eagerSnake, or if she was genuinely glad about it would have more to say about it than "these three people aren't all scum" which is so likely to be true a priori as to have evidence in favor of it be utterly meaningless (reducing an 0.5% chance to an 0.1% chance is not meaningful, and that would require insanely strong evidence to do). We'll see what she has to say when she gives more analysis on it.
Posting from work because I really needed to get this off my mind while it's fresh. Will have more to say on the es-ss fiasco later. But it's gonna be more of what you've already heard.
Post #1137 (isolation #38) » Tue Oct 11, 2016 12:22 pm
In post 1133, Gamma Emerald wrote:
In post 1118, Gamma Emerald wrote: I need further input.
I mentioned that Grendel's summary made me rethink some things. What I'm having issues dealing with is determining the motivation behind a certain play. This play is the "both are town" idea that Eager and Maria have suggested. Thing is, I've used this defense before...
...As scum. It's a great way to avoid getting trapped in a CC if it works. What I need to know is if this is something you agree is something scum would do. I'm feeling incredibly confused right now and this feedback will help.
@implosion and nn30
I want input on this.
I mean, I'm also getting tired of repeating myself. I can be a bit more specific. eager's insistence that they're both town, the way he's doing it, and his irritation resulting from shadow's play are pretty damn close to how I'd respond as town. They are also somewhat close to how I'd respond as scum. So I don't really read him solely off of the fact that he's calling himself and shadow both town. I think he is making an effort to get shadow to reconsider and has realized that it's futile, and that's not really useful for determining his alignment.
I think the emotional content of his reaction looks consistent; I think he was looking like town before shadow claimed; I think the way he talks about shadow (i.e. 1060) sounds more reminiscent of town who has given up because they realize they're up against someone who will never change their mind rather than scum, who I feel would spend more energy directly trying to prove that they are town to players other than shadow. I think two town ascetics is honestly more likely than a town ascetic and a mafia ascetic, or than a town ascetic and a mafia goon or whatever fakeclaiming ascetic, because of the context of the large normal I linked where podoboq was one of two macho townies.
So yes, what eager is doing is something scum would potentially do but it's also certainly something town would do and it looks that way to me. I agree with his 1119.
Post #1146 (isolation #39) » Tue Oct 11, 2016 2:26 pm
I think Zoronos has said pretty much everything I want to on this page (and/or I agree with him). 1131, pretty much 1132 (not guaranteed bc he might claim it to preempt something like an investigative no-result on him but seems less likely the more i think about it), the first half of 1142 (i.e. the maria question being unenlightening - i also wonder why gamma specifically asked about those two when I've been pushing the same angle), and 1144.
In post 1177, PenguinPower wrote:
In post 1164, Zoronos wrote: What makes you confident of that?
Because I don't see how an combination of roles including two of those modifiers would be approved for normalcy and balance. I can't be 100% confident, but I'm confident enough at this moment.
Like I've said many times already. As someone who has been on this site ~6 years and who has seen tons of normal setups (and is very familiar with what normalcy means on this site, and who has read a number of normal game normalcy/balance review threads): it's perfectly possible to create a setup with two town ascetics that both counts as normal and would be approved for balance. Yes, it will probably take some finagling (either we have a lot of power or a lot of our PRs are passive, most likely, or the mafia also have roles that the ascetics screw with) but it is by no means out of the question or, imo, even that strange. Uncommon, sure.
(and i'll respond to boring's post later)
Prism wrote: Why approach someone else's townread the same way I did if he thought such an approach "didn't merit a response".
Not sure what you mean by this; when I said your earlier post didn't merit a response, I mean in the way that it wouldn't merit a response from you if I said "Prism is so scummy, vote: prism". It doesn't merit a response if there are no specific points to respond to.
Prism wrote: The first part is consistent with what boring's said throughout the game, with implosion specifically citing consistency as a towntell repeatedly throughout the game.
Consistency is a towntell in an extremely specific way and although I'm not going to ISO myself you should see that if you look at how I use it; consistency is a towntell insofar as it indicates that a person has an internally consistent set of reads. Consistency on its own isn't always a tell. Experienced players will be consistent almost always, and many players will have some inconsistencies in what they say as their reads change or they forget about minor things they noticed earlier. The main time I remember citing consistency earlier was in criticizing gamma for being inconsistent about a major read (or at least what seemed like a major read) over the span of <24 hours, which indicated a lack of a consistent internal thought process. Consistency in general is not indicative of town.
Prism wrote: The second part is just downright awful and a major stretch, and again I find it hard to believe that with the level of thought implosion tries to appear to put into the game, this is one of the ones getting his mental stamp of approval.
Golly, you sure do know a lot about the way that I think about the game of mafia for having met me like two days ago
Also there's more of that non-specificity you seem so fond of... you're essentially saying "this is bad" and leaving it at that.
I actually phrased that a little poorly. When I say an "internally consistent set of reads," essentially, what I mean is that they're a set of reads that, in a sense, actually exist. A set of reads that are actual opinions that the actual person has about things that have happened and what alignments people are based on those things, rather than opinions that were manufactured and that they're simply trying to keep straight "externally" in the sense that they're not things that they actually really believe.
Prism wrote: Acting like I don't know consistency isn't necessarily a towntell has to be a joke. It really does.
You're misunderstanding me... it sounded based on what you said that you believed that *I* thought that consistency is necessarily a towntell. I'm trying to clear that misunderstanding.
Prism wrote: His description of how he views consistent internal thought process is exactly how boring's read on Eager was consistent.
This is subjective, not objective. The degree to which a consistent sequence of stated thoughts indicates that someone is actually genuinely thinking about alignments is, like almost all good indicators of alignment, almost entirely subjective. So I simply disagree.
Prism wrote: He explained in #802 that this was a reason for why he was unsure on his read on her, but this isn't true. Go look for yourself at the context he used it:
That post was pretty much train of thought; I didn't say literally everything that I thought about it. I didn't mention that her reads being similar to mine was a particular reason for me to be uncertain because I was basically spending my thought in 562 trying to figure out what about her post it was that I found scummy.
Anyway, to finally get around to boring...
If you bothered to open an ISO, you'd see that I've been pretty clear about my feelings regarding eager's claim. That being, he was an uncc'd town claim, which left unchallenged, left him as a prime night kill target (because of the probably confirmed town status). As I also stated several times, if he lived to tomorrow, I'd re-evaluate. So for Day 1, uncc'd regardless of how untown he seemed, I didn't feel like I had much choice but to accept him as confirmed town.
This isn't the point I was making. This is actually just a non-sequitur to the point I was making. I just straight-up don't believe that the ascetic claim from snake would have as big of an impact on your read of him as you're implying that it did. You continuing to just call him "uncced" as if that means anything real when his claim is just an ascetic continues to further this.
I very much care if I'm wagoned. You may have missed it, but I said "the only good thing"... as a rule, when someone says "only", they mean just the one.
You said "The only positive thing I can say about this development is my wagon." So, what are you even saying? You're literally calling your wagon a good thing. And "this development" is vague. Saying that you meant that as the "only" good thing about "this development" (which I took very vaguely to be the you-and-eagersnake competing wagons thing) does not change my point in the slightest that you called the wagon on you a good thing... I really have no idea how this is supposed to be a response to the point I made. It's like you're misreading your own sentence as far as I can tell, which makes me think I'm just misunderstanding what you're trying to say here. You didn't say "the only good thing about my wagon was X," you said your wagon was the only good thing about something else...
Post #1439 (isolation #45) » Thu Oct 13, 2016 1:35 am
This day is starting to really bore me. It's the same song and dance of the same people saying eager is town and the same people saying he's scum and no one budging. And I still have yet to see any reason that I agree with for me myself to budge.
I like boring more for scum than gamma at this point. She's my top scumread. I want to gut townread prism but I don't feel like I have any actually good reason to yet. Same with LUV, my gut says town and has for a while but I'm not sure where it's coming from. I could conceivably see dier as scum but still have no strong feelings on him; I'm also growing potentially suspicious of grendel, or at least he's not giving the townvibes he was.
As for why boring has gone up over gamma she just keeps posting things that feel scum-motivated, I think the way she's pushed eager makes a ton of sense as scum and she hasn't posted anything that has pinged me as town. Gamma has also started posting more things that give me a gut town feel. I'm probably going to have to just evaluate him better later.
The fact that multiple people have any inkling of suspicion towards shadow is still deeply confusing and distressing.
Post #1463 (isolation #47) » Thu Oct 13, 2016 9:01 pm
Zoronos wrote: Now, on Implosion. He's been thin all game; that is, my general impression is that he doesn't do a lot to try and steer the conversation. He comments on this, but doesn't push. I am suspicious of anyone willing to just float along.
I think this is fair, but is typical of me on d1. It's relatively rare for me to get a scumread on d1 that I'm confident enough on to want to try to steer the conversation. Much more common is for me to get a townread that I'm confident enough to try to steer the conversation on, which you can probably see is the case with eager and to some extent shadow.
I have a similar opinion wrt eager's mention of nolynching as a possibility as those who have weighed in, it really just doesn't make any sense at all. It could be a scum ploy but why the hell would he do it as scum, but also why the hell would he say it as town, etc. Not ultimately super meaningful I think.
On the other hand, I hate to beat a dead horse of almost-everything-boring-says-sounds-scummy but I really dislike boring's reaction... again.
boring wrote: So, rather than lynching scum (or at the very least learning from a town flip), you're suggesting we give them a free night kill, and start this mess up again tomorrow? We're better off lynching today. Even if it turns out to be me (though I'd hardly call that "plan A").
This is such an incredibly tepid response for someone who has been pushing eager so consistently since shadow claimed. Compare penguin's reaction, and Zoronos's reaction, and even nn who remarks that it's worth looking at his old games based on this. boring's reaction just reeks of scum who doesn't know how people are going to react and wants to test the waters before committing to saying something like "oh my god, only scum would possibly suggest a no lynch, can we please lynch him already." Which I would expect from town-boring here (obviously not in those words but etc).
That paragraph from boring does not read like town talking to their top scumread. It does not read like town with a strong investment in lynching the person they are talking to. I could buy it as town talking to someone that they're trying to make up their mind on. But I can't buy it as town talking to their top scumread. It just sounds like detached, rehearsed advice.
Post #1513 (isolation #48) » Thu Oct 13, 2016 11:15 pm
Not gonna respond to everything boring said but:
I made it pretty clear I found his idea scummy
This is a lie; nothing in your post implies that his idea was scummy, only that it was a bad idea. Either this is a lie or boring is heavily overestimating how much sentiment she put into that post.
So, rather than lynching scum (or at the very least learning from a town flip), you're suggesting we give them a free night kill, and start this mess up again tomorrow? We're better off lynching today. Even if it turns out to be me (though I'd hardly call that "plan A").
This is not calling his idea scummy, it's calling it bad and giving him advice, as I said.
Post #1565 (isolation #49) » Sun Oct 16, 2016 2:28 pm
Shadow wrote: That's a weird kill.
Definitely made to frame boring.
I'm so glad to see that you being wrong about something that you were literally 100% sure of has so caused you to even take one second to reconsider any of your thoughts on the game
Shadow wrote: Yes. But I haven't seen anything scummy from her to make me think she is scum. She believed my claim holy hell she must be mafia. No, it doesn't work like that.
This is not reason to townread her... nor is it reason to attribute the Maria kill to "definitely a frame on boring." It's a reason to have boring as null.
Shadow wrote: I caused the day 1 mislynch?
Only scum should be disappointed after the day 1 lynch. If that had happened today or tomorrow. It would have been horrible for us.
Don't you dare tell me that you would have believed Eager's claim in my position.
I absolutely fucking would have for all of the goddamn reasons I said yesterday... I was very confident you were town so it's not like you had access to any information that I wasn't at least pretty confident of that had any implication on eager's alignment. And we could have just not mislynched him at all... which would have been my preferred world.
I'm legitimately going to stop interacting with shadow unless he can tone down his ego because it just feels entirely unproductive like i'm beating my head against a brick wall. And it's also making me kind of angry.
In post 1556, Shadow_step wrote: Town doesn't react the way he did to my claim.
In post 1541, podoboq wrote:
MariaR, Vanilla Townie, died night 1.
@Prism - You were after implosion yesterday. His tunnel timing me seems less than a coincidence,
I'm curious what you mean by this; it seems like it could mean pretty much anything. My best guess is that you mean to say that I brought up a wagon on you as a counterwagon to eagerSnake? And it sounds like you're trying to imply that that was a scummy thing to do? Which I find deeply confusing. So I'd like some clarification.
I'd also like some clarification on how you (seemingly, I may be misinterpreting things here) are simultaneously criticizing me for tunneling you on d1 and for not having strong reads on d1.
sorry, above quote is from boring.
Take this with a grain of salt because there's definitely a grain or two in there from my current mood: generally, shadow's reasoning for me being scum feels to me like it amounts to "I wasn't right yesterday, so no townie can POSSIBLY have been right yesterday."
which is, once again, projecting his feelings that eager was necessary to lynch at some point on to the whole game... I honestly would have loved to take both of them to endgame. I mentioned eager as one of my strongest townreads and fought his wagon for as long as it seemed like it would have any chance of actually doing anything for a reason. And it's honestly insulting for shadow to imply that there would be a point where we would "have to pl eager." I just on-principle disagree with that sentiment.
It's just absolutely infuriating to be called scum for having been correct about eagerSnake by the person who caused his lynch, won't admit that they caused his lynch, and is now continuing on to day two without even a tiny shred of humility or any indication that he's re-evaluating his view of the game in light of his by far strongest scumread flipping town. And yet he's still probably town.
Which is just infuriating.
In other news I'm very curious to hear a lot from Grendel on boring after this...
I was going to look more into boring since she is the leading wagon, but I feel like Snake is much scummier atm.
Well, I'll look into Boring too, but many of your posts have been down right manipulative.
If Snake does flip town I will advocate lynching boring tomorrow.
Yeah i'll look into boring. I was really hoping that Eager would be an open shut case, but I'm beginning to think its not.
For those not seeing what I am here: it looks really very waffly. I question grendel having this consistent attitude near the end of the day of "I'll get to boring later."
In post 1581, Shadow_step wrote: Okay so we are in day 4 lylo, with both Eager and I alive. Who do you lynch ?
eager and you and... me i assume and... who else? d4 lylo would (assuming 1 kill per night) have 5 people. The answer to this entirely depends on what happens between now and then and who those other people are, although it seems like it would be moot since you were never even willing to consider the hint of a possibility that eager would be town, so if you were both town here my vote wouldn't matter
If you're making the argument that bringing you both as town to LYLO loses us the game because you'll auto-vote eager, then
1) you're missing the fucking point of YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE HAD EAGER 100% AS SCUM.
2) that rests on shaky logic to begin with because we would have had one extra lynch opportunity that wasn't on eager before then, and so we'd be less likely to be in a bad situation in the first place.
oh wait it would be 7 people. duh. Same thing though.
Scum believe claims more readily than town because they know that town generally don't have any motivation to lie.
They also believe them less readily because lynching a townie who is claiming their role is a perfectly valid way to get a mislynch... scum don't actually believe or disbelieve claims, they simply choose which to portray, and there are good reasons for scum to portray either belief or disbelief of a true claim, which are basically the same as their reasons to portray belief or disbelief of any player in the game.
Your reason to believe that we both were town ascetics was some what far fetched.
It really wasn't. As far as I can tell, you're still viewing the game through rose-tinted glasses. You still think eager was obvious scum, and you aren't looking at my reasons for thinking he was town through an objective lens, you're looking at them through the bias that eager was obvious scum, so it's unlikely that a townie could have been right on him.
What about maria's reasons? Were they far-fetched? What about eager's reasons? If yes then your argument loses a leg because we suddenly have multiple examples where town can have reasons for thinking eager was town that you view as far-fetched; if no then it loses an arm because there were good reasons to think that eager was town (although you can still view my reasons as far-fetched, though at that point I'd simply disagree).
I agree that PP's end of the day yesterday is bad but I don't think it's all that scummy, maybe a bit. He mostly just looks disengaged to me, and that's null. I still think his early game was very townish.
@Grendel, I can somewhat see boring's read change as being not cautious enough for scum. I don't think that's nearly enough of a point in her favor to balance out all of the things that I've found scummy from her, a couple of which you paraphrased quite nicely.
Zoronos wrote: However, he doesn't spend a lot of time actually prosecuting his scum read on Boring (that's where his vote was),
I question this characterization of my play yesterday. I felt like I was beating a dead horse essentially writing essays on how every post she made scummy.
@dierfire: last think I see you say about boring is that you've read up on her but don't find anything really alignment indicative. What do you think of her after the eager+maria townflips, and/or why don't you agree with my points on her?
@LUV: can you elaborate on why you disagree with the case on boring? Can you elaborate on your null-scum read on prism, and on your scumread of penguin (is it just lingering things from long ago, or is it more strongly based on his recent posting)?
Post #1655 (isolation #61) » Mon Oct 17, 2016 10:11 pm
I think if I were to put my dissatisfaction with Implosion into words it'd be that so far today he has more energy into shaming shadow, and treating Eagar, and MariaR like martyrs then progressing the game state.
This is completely fair, and is why I'm now trying to engage with the people that I have the weakest reads on.
My reads right now look something like {shadow, penguin, nn} town, {zoronos, prism} leaning town (someone mentioned that the way prism pushed me isn't likely scum-motivated and I somewhat agree but not super strongly), {grendel, LUV, dier} needing the most work to sort, and boring scum.
This list does not include gamma who I, despite still having heavy reasons to townread from earlier, has continuing to ping my gut as town lately. It's not that I need to evaluate him more, it's that I have evaluated him a lot and am conflicted. So I'm not going to put a ton of effort into him unless he becomes a major wagon or something.
Zoronos wrote: Your definition of bad and my definition of scummy seem to overlap. Was my case wrong? Where was he scum hunting? Where was he making effort to solve the game rather than just parking his vote? Where did he explore Eager's alignment?
I agree these things are bad (they don't exemplify good play). I think he did explore eager's alignment in a few ways, not with as much depth as I'd have liked. But lack of effort isn't necessarily a scumtell. And his end of day to me just read as him being disengaged with the game. I could see it as scum just not wanting to commit to reads or do things, but I can also see it as town who thought there wasn't really much point in doing things until seeing eager's likely-scum flip.
Zoronos wrote: If he had a towny early game, point those out.
I spent a decent bit yesterday elaborating on PP being town; I first explain it here, here I elaborate a bit, and there are some other sprinkles here and there. tl;dr his attitude in the early part of this game felt antithetical to how he felt in the newbie game I just completed with him where I was town and he was scum. He feels more aggressive, more willing to throw himself out there, and less concerned about himself than he did in that game, and I think all of those are telling.
The first post was largely projection, NAI, and tone.
The second and third posts were largely defensive, in my estimation. You were justifying your own play, not trying to either explore Boring, or convince other people to vote boring. Your third post is also more tone / playstyle stuff.
I just straight disagree with this. The second post and second half of the third post were not defensive at all, they were both directly talking about boring's play and why it was scummy to me. I have no idea what you're getting that from.
Personally, my rule is 'talk to people like they're town, talk about them like they're [alignment]', so attacking Boring on the basis of "Your tone doesn't match your read" when she's interacting with the person she has a read on is classic NAI, and is either bad play or outright scummy. Frankly, I think almost all 'tone' argument are scummy, so your reliance on them is disturbing.
Well my personal rule, like I answered Grendel's rqs with, is that I basically just do what I feel like doing. I often will talk to people as if they're town but I'll often do other things. And empirically I do make tone arguments as town so... yeah. Feel free to meta me. Nothing specific comes to mind but.
Zoronos wrote: I already explained what the first link (219) is explicitly a scumtell. He's not attacking Grendel's method, he's attacking Grendel. It is an attack on credibility "First year pysch student" is how you set up the rest of the thread to ignore Grendel regardless of what Grendel says. That's very scummy.
It is very much not a tact that I would expect Penguin-scum to take based on my other game with him. I also just don't think it's as likely of a scum tact in general as you think it is; my focus as scum isn't generally on making ad hominem attacks. It's on looking town. Ad hominem attacks don't generally look town. And making one, like Penguin did, puts him out there in a way that (1) is, again, not consistent with the scum I saw in the other game and (2) just bad play as scum. It isn't good play as scum to discredit your attacker in a way that puts you in the limelight, like with an ad hominem.
Zoronos wrote: Your second reference (221) is strictly NAI. He's pointing out that his own meta has changed which... says nothing since it's an empty statement. Scum say it to avoid getting meta'ed (and because it's usually true) and town say it because it's true.
You use the word "strictly" and I don't think it means what you think it means... you aren't going to like this, but I really think the tone in that post is town-indicative. It seems like, beyond the similarities in our styles that I think I've seen in this game, you simply approach scumhunting differently. I don't think that the content of what people say is the only thing important about it; certainly it is important, but emotional inflection, tone, and so on can also very much inform whether something is genuine. As an example, my main tact as scum is to, in the majority of cases, try to emulate what I would do as town by observing the game state and mimicking the opinions that I would hold if I were town. I'm sure other people use a similar tact, and to the extent that they are successful, it is important to use things other than simply content to discern alignment. Sure, there are actions, which are, again, also useful. But in cases like the one I'm describing tone is important.
And I really think PP's tone is townish.
Zoronos wrote: At the time those interactions happened, PP was not under pressure. Grendel's vote was the first one on him. Discrediting an accuser who had just voted him would be pretty relevant to a scum game plan. The rest of your clear distills to 'meta', which I put no stock in. Show me why he's town in this game.
Your entire reading of these posts is just one-dimensional. Discrediting an accuser is something that makes total sense as either town or scum. For scum it makes sense, yes, because it's a part of their game plan; for town, it makes sense because a townie who is accused knows for a fact that the accuser is in the wrong, and that they are in the right, and being mislynched is bad. In the latter case, where PP is town, we would expect him discrediting a bad attack on him (or at least, an attack that he perceives as bad) to be charged with the kind of condescension that we see; I frankly just don't think he would have gone through the effort of faking that condescension as scum, and I don't think he would have been able to do it convincingly enough to match what I'm seeing from him.
I also just disagree with putting no stock in meta, but I don't want this post to be entirely a long theory argument.
Will respond to the rest of this later.
Post #1755 (isolation #64) » Wed Oct 19, 2016 2:08 am
Didn't really find time today to keep up. Alas.
One thing I'll mention that I've been mulling over in my head for a while now... it seems like the eager voters can be vaguely split into two piles: those who voted him because of shadow's claim (which includes shadow and boring) and those who voted him for other reasons, presumably mostly for his reaction to the claim and subsequent play (which might be the majority of or all of the rest of the wagon, not sure). The first group presumably voted for eager because they found two town ascetics unlikely or impossible... so they should now be suspicious of shadow for his claim, right? Ultimately shadow shouldn't be suspicious of himself obviously, and boring has expressed a strong townread on shadow which was also part of the basis of the eager scumread. But if she was confident enough that shadow's claim was actually a counterclaim - that is, that there can't be two town ascetics - shouldn't she be questioning her shadow read? She was so confident in shadow's claim countering eager's that eager shot from 2nd townread to 1st scumread. And yes, she says that townread came entirely from his claim. But did she not even entertain the possibility that both claims were town? And if so why is she even entertaining it now? She quickly criticized eager for jumping to the possibility of two town ascetics instead of challenging shadow, even when she herself had a very strong townread on shadow... it seems reasonable that she should have seen it as possible or even likely, if eager was town, for him to think that.
This is sort of stream-of-consciousness. But ugh. I know I am tunneling right now but I actually just can't get past these things.
Zoronos wrote: Of course you're disagree with it because I'm using it to call you scummy. The first half of 1463 was a justification of your playstyle before you wandered into a tone argument.
Yes... and then the second half of it was an attack on boring. I'm not sure what you're criticizing; should I have had more posts that are specifically dedicated to attacking boring? Like the first, second and fourth?
Zoronos wrote: Reading 1295 again I think I was mistaken to call it defensive. It's just poor casing. You're quibbling about phrasing instead of exploring mindset, motivation, or intent.
This is somewhat true of the second half of 1295 (which I think is pretty clear from what I said is me thinking I misunderstood what she said and trying to clarify), but the first half is me continuing to elaborate on how I don't think her read on eagerSnake should have been as strong as it was based on the reasoning, which I think is an important thing to think about.
Zoronos wrote: And that's my point - your personal rule and mine are different. However, you're hanging a case on it; you are using tone and manner-of-engagement as alignment indicating pillars. They're not, they vary depending on the style and mood of any given poster. That's why your case is bad. And bad cases built on NAI factors are scummy.
Also, I don't meta anyone - Meta is a waste of time and a one way trip to conf bias land.
So, if you want to help me lynch boring, cool, but I'd rather you do it with a case that isn't poop.
You say this as though it's objective fact. It really isn't. The degree to which intonation is an indicator of alignment is an extremely complicated question, and I think my example in my previous post shows that it's nonzero. I personally think it's a useful scumhunting tool. That isn't my "personal rule"; when I said that I was referring to my own playstyle, not the tools I use to scumhunt. Tone does vary based on style and mood; it also varies based on mindset, and it varies based on the actual thoughts going on in someone's head in a way that is often more difficult to convincingly fake than actual brute content. And I also just disagree on a very basic level that meta is a waste of time, from the perspective of scumhunting.
Calling my case scummy for being built on factors that you personally think area NAI and I do not (and if you want very simple proof that I do think that they're indicative of alignment, you can look at past town games of mine) is just nonsensical. You're the one projecting the way you play the game on others, not me.
Dierfire wrote: You made the point (1068) that you don't see why boring would read eagerSnake as Town for the initial claim. I think that, from a probabilistic perspective, it makes more sense from a Town player claiming legitimately than from a Mafia player making a gamble (this is where I was after the initial claim). Whether that was a reason sufficient to justify the apparent strength of the read given by boring is a matter best answered by boring
I disagree that this is best answered by boring. Or at least, it's not a matter where we can simply take an answer from her at face value as being certainly true... because she can lie as scum. 73 is interesting, but it doesn't really strongly change my stance; it's just an earlier example where it seems strange for her to imply that eager is towny enough from the claim to be nked for being conftown.
boring wrote: So I have my POE on you, and my tilting on Shadow. Him being alive still, is questionable as well. Unless scum kept him alive as a potential mislynch. Of course, your post seems like exactly the thing scum would do if disappointed that their easy mislynch candidate is being ignored (i.e., trying to maneuver a tunnelee into a vote).
Okay. So you're subtly implying that I'm manipulating you to vote shadow. While I forever have and still am loudly calling him the strongest townread i have. And there is no momentum on him, and very few people have considered him today (which was the entire point I was making).
I very much question the narrative that if I'm scum here shadow is my easy mislynch candidate. If anything if you're town and I'm scum here you would be my easy mislynch candidate, since you were the counterwagon to the town wagon I was decrying all day yesterday and plenty of people have indicated interest in voting you. But instead, you imply that I'm trying to manipulate you, the person who i have been tunneling for half the game, into voting for the person who i have been yelling at everyone to stop considering as possible scum.
And hey, why not, theorypost/metarant.
Meta is a tool, just like any other tool in the kit of scumhunting. It's misapplied more often than others, but it is ultimately necessary in some cases. Some players tend to have specific patterns as specific alignments in such ways that directly contradict those patterns in other players. Some players are more aggressive as mafia, some as town; some are more active as each alignment; some are more logical or more logically consistent as each alignment; and so on.
To the degree that that is accurate, meta is an indispensable tool when used correctly. There are actions that can be taken that may be acutely indicative of alignment in different directions on different players. Take for example you (Zoronos) criticizing me for attacking based on tone, and calling it scummy. If you meta me, you will find very objective proof that I do, in fact, do such things as town. You can find games where I have made arguments as town based on tone. That very simple, undisputable meta fact means that calling a point I've made scummy based on tone is inaccurate, unless you can show a trend where I don't do it frequently in my towngames and do do it frequently in my scumgames. That's the simplest application of meta, and also probably the least disputable IMO - using meta to show a simple fact that a player does do something as some alignment, and that they do it frequently as that alignment, so that it can't be accurately used as a tell that the player isn't that alignment.
My use of meta on PP is, admittedly, much shakier. It's based on a single game, in a significantly different context. That context does matter; it might be more likely for PP to display this kind of behavior as scum in this game because it's not a newbie game, or because the person he's arguing with isn't a newbie game IC. But based on the scum play I saw in that game, the tactics he'd have had to be employing as scum when he talked to Grendel just don't seem like his style; the way he was condescending is not like the way he was argumentative towards me. I think that him being condescending towards Grendel in the way that he was would have required thought processes and a way of looking at this game that I just don't think PP would be capable of given what I saw of his scumgame. Or, at the very least, I am confident that the condescension was not faked, and I think that genuine condescension in that case is indicative that he was town disgruntled by someone saying something that he saw as really stupid.
Zoronos wrote: Are you scum reading Boring / Dier here?
boring obviously yes. Dier I'm still digesting a bit; I think I might actually have an inkling of a scumread contingent on boring being scum, but I don't like putting stock in contingent reads on unflipped people, and I wasn't intending to communicate that in my response to him. His post towards me is overall just a dry response to what I said. Which is tough to read much off of.
The response I gave to Dier is just an argument, it's not an alignment-based criticism.
I also think I actually dislike the GE wagon which is :S given that I really didn't think anything he did in the first 20ish pages was even vaguely townish. He just keeps making posts now that ping me as town... hold me to justifying that tomorrow.
Post #1895 (isolation #69) » Sat Oct 22, 2016 3:53 am
Things that make me think Gamma is town:
-The insistence that he is pseudo-confirmed town. Now, I suspect I'm going to get a lot of disagreement here. But there are two reasons I think this is a pretty significant towntell. One, I don't see the scum motivation for continuing to state it and re-state it. If he's scum, he sure as hell knows it's a bullshit argument and that it's going to be debunked; it's not the kind of thing that people are going to likely fall for, and so it's not the kind of thing that scum are likely to go for as a direct ploy to try to trick people into thinking that it's true. If anything, continuing to repeat that he should be confirmed town at this point and that the only way he could possibly be scum is if he's a traitor is suicidal as scum after it clearly isn't going to work. Two, and this is somewhat in contrast to point one... I am somewhat inclined to straightforwardly believe him. But this is less significant than point one.
-The read forgetting. I know I called this scummy earlier but it's extremely context-dependent... and it's a little worrying that people are pushing him so much for this when I feel like I just repeated it over and over again earlier (at least I think this is the point I was repeating earlier a bunch and was being ignored). In this context it's not as bad I think (although I haven't looked over it that closely. Frankly, things like 1833 are not reminiscent of scum trying to defend themselves from obviously very scummy things they've done.
-This goes hand in hand with both of those points but he's displaying a certain irreverence with regards to his own life. That also just doesn't read as concerned scum. He's not really flailing or struggling to get pressure off him. He's just going with things and continuing to play.
Note that all of this is from my memory of the game (i didn't actually re-read over much so details of my memory may be fuzzy esp. since i'm typing this at 2 am or so).
Post #2019 (isolation #70) » Mon Oct 24, 2016 2:30 am
nn wrote: Yep. Scum.
Town would be attempting to work with me and get me on their side. Because. Ya know. We need to work together to find scum.
Scum would be attempting to work with you and get on your side. Because. Ya know. They need to not die to win the game.
PP being acerbic isn't scummy. It's arguably (which I'd agree with) bad play, but it's not like it has a scum motivation that makes particularly much sense.
I still really think PP is town. LUV hasn't ever done anything particularly towny to me; I still just have a hard time reading him but I'm fine with him as a lynch (and happier with him than PP). The only thing that really gives me pause is that boring is voting him but associatives are bad etc.
No real thoughts on gamma's claim; we'll see what tomorrow brings. I do still suspect he's town, pretty strongly at this point (I think the reasons for me to think he's town pretty significantly outweigh the reasons to think he's scum).
boring wrote: You guys are doing that thing again where you're projecting based on personality. Some people manipulate through cooperation, others, through hissy fits (AtE). Unless you guys know how Penguin plays, you have no way of knowing whether these weird tantrums are AI/NAI. Better to look at motivation.
Which brings us to why meta is important.
This is exactly my point. I do know how Penguin plays to some extent as I just finished another game with him where I was town and he was scum who played nothing like what he's done here.
Zoronos wrote: But, can you talk to me about why you think PP is town? What are you seeing that I'm missing? Help me understand this one, because I can't get my head around a town PP here.
I feel like we've been through this song and dance already. I put stock in meta and you don't. I put stock in tonality and you don't. I don't think I can convince you since you don't believe the underlying tenets of my reasons to be valid.
In post 1921, Shadow_step wrote: Also even if Gamma is telling the truth, implo isn't clear.
Town cop would imply at least one mafia role which is immune to cop. We already have 2 ascetics. Nexus is not normal. GF is blacklisted. Leaves a traitor.
It's really incredibly frustrating how you refuse to even lend an ear to me when I try to tell you how site meta works and then make claims that can be disproven by the most trivial amount of searching.
(granted it took a bit to find that game but that's just because cops are so rare these days, it's the first one I found).
Doc+cop+jk is by no means impossible. The "slots" thing Zoronos mentioned is sort of a half-truth in today's meta I'd say (it tends to be true most of the time but isn't entirely followed). Doc+jk is probably something that's occurred in minis but i cbf to look atm.
That said luv's claim is pretty suspicious in its own right (claiming doc when we already have a cop and having both a full cop and a full doc has died out pretty significantly over time on site meta). Looks generally more likely to be scum trying to draw a counterclaim as they go down than town. I see two options that I'd consider:
-lynch LUV,
-lynch an unclaimed. In this case we'd see who dies, massclaim tomorrow, and wing it from there. If we wind up getting no other power role claims it'd be reasonably likely that all three are telling the truth (at least, if scum have any power at all).
I think both of those are viable enough. Obviously if not LUV I'd want to lynch boring. I'd probably prefer that by a margin just because it's quite possible that LUV will die tomorrow? And even if he's scum, leaving him alive isn't necessarily bad because he'd have to explain why other PRs died if they die.
Also, come to think of it, we have three claims from pretty straightforward strong PRs. Did any of the three of you breadcrumb? If not, did you think to?
In post 2171, Lil Uzi Vert wrote: Lynching me is basically throwing the game, we have it practically solved if we're still believing Gamma's claim and follow his plan he laid out.
This is preeeeeetty false. The game is not "solved" in the case where we just had most of our town power claim all at the same time and we have one mislynch and 0 scum lynches.
This all just reads as flaily.
Not gonna hammer right now (I might later if I feel like it) but I don't really have any problems with luv dying today at this point. I think he's very probably scum.
Post #2284 (isolation #76) » Tue Nov 01, 2016 2:12 am
Gaaah. I meant to post today and then got distracted.
I'll iso LUV tomorrow and figure out what I think of his connections; I think nn's play today so far reads gut town and am not sure about Grendel but will have more tomorrow.
We also need to think about when we're going to massclaim. If anything, the death of the cop over the jailkeeper lends credence to scum not having a roleblocker; if they did they could kill the jk and block the cop indefinitely, which is safer than the alternative of leaving the jk alive and possibly getting roleblocked at 1 scum left.
Post #2334 (isolation #77) » Tue Nov 01, 2016 9:29 pm
Alright. Broken record time.
I do not buy at all that LUV's scumflip implies boring-town.
I think the biggest point I want to make here is that either boring or nn is really REALLY likely scum. On day one, during the time when boring and eager were competing as the two main wagons, LUV heavily (at least, relative to his volume of posting) pushed the shadow-scum narrative. He eventually could easily have gone to either wagon, but chose to vote for eager. If we assume nn is town (not a safe assumption obviously but bear with it) then this seems just a bit strange:
Lynching With 13 votes in play, it takes 7 to lynch.
eagerSnake (6): Shadow_step, boring, PenguinPower, Dierfire, Prism, Gamma Emerald
boring (4): MariaR, implosion, nn30, eagerSnake
Shadow_step (1): Lil Uzi Vert
Not Voting (2): Zoronos, Grendel
V/LA: none
This is the last VC before LUV suddenly flips on eager and declares intent based on his no-lynch thing. The boring wagon has the nice property here of being all-town, with the possible exception of nn. So if nn is town I just don't see LUV going for this awkward turnaround hammer on eager unless he was trying to avoid bussing boring. In other words if nn is town, then the boring wagon was an all-town wagon that scum actively avoided by choosing to flip on eager rather than boring (again, he was pushing both of them as town up to this point).
On d2, I asked LUV for his thoughts on boring, to which he cited his rhetoric from d1 about not buying the case on her and saying he'd need more time to figure it out. Between 1836 (which vaguely implies he still has a townread on boring I think, and he doesn't say anything about scumreading her before it either) and 2089 (where he all but calls boring his strongest scumread!) he mentions her a couple times but none significantly. His play towards boring looks like freaking textbook scum who was afraid to bus or distance but decided that it would be good to distance before he went down when it seemed like there was a strong chance he was going to be the lynch.
As for boring hard-bussing LUV, it really was not in a way that I think lends her a lot of town credence; on d1 she consistently pushed eager and cited LUV as her fallback if we weren't voting in the CCs. Hardly an all-out bus on a partner like some people have described it, as far as I can tell... that's a perfectly typical scum d1 distance if she is scum. Vote a townie fos a buddy. It's pretty much the oldest trick in the book. By d2 LUV was already pretty set to have a lot of pressure on him. She gets some credit for pushing him but... well, she said it best herself:
boring wrote: I think LUV has been lurky, beetlegeuse-ish, and unoriginal throughout the game. It's really easy to float to day 1 or day 2 in order to give your teammates something to bus, and that matches his behavior.
Bussing LUV there is not some crazy thing scum wouldn't do. He was lurking. He was being actively scummy with refusing to commit to either major wagon and then showing up at the last second and awkwardly declaring intent and hammering. Bussing LUV is absolutely sensible play from scum, especially scum who was already distancing from him... and again, distancing from a partner on d1 is standard play.
I really think though that the biggest thing is that I just find it hard to believe that all six of these names are town:
boring (5): eagerSnake, MariaR, implosion, Gamma Emerald, nn30
and I think nn's play today is pretty towny. Which I can justify separately.
My main candidates right now for other-scum are dier and grendel but I still, throughout this entire game, have seen no reason to townread boring that I've agreed with... and continuing mounting reasons to scumread her. I haven't changed my reads much over the course of the game because there have been relatively few incidents that felt like they were worthy of causing change (gamma acting townier, zoronos's claim). I'm going to have this mental block until we lynch boring or I see any reason at all to townread her. I'd love if someone can justify why her distancing from LUV was strong enough to have been unlikely to come from scum.
@nn, she means trust tells.
Oh man, I didn't even see that boring described her own play as "hard bussing from day one." I'd love to hear a justification of how listing him as your fourth-strongest scumread, saying you'd be willing to settle for lynching him if you couldn't lynch eager, and then justifying that read further when asked about it amounts to "hard bussing" because I can't see anything else on d1 that you said about him.
Post #2365 (isolation #80) » Wed Nov 02, 2016 12:09 pm
Speculating about scum roles and who would have made the kill is mostly useless. Too much guesswork; in practice it's just a crapshoot.
The amount of scum power depends on the amount and kind of town power; even then guesswork is hard because if we don't have that much power they might not have any at all. it's useless to speculate on podoboq's post 0, it's something that's required to be put in all normals.
boring wrote: Implosion, as usual, you seem to be arguing semantics and personality in lieu of actual scum-hunting.
I fail to see how literally anything that I said in 2334 has anything to do with either semantics or personality. At all. Almost all of the points there weren't even about your play. You continue the trend of responding to my points by sidestepping them, in this case just completely mischaracterizing them. Unless you're referring to me criticizing you for describing your play as hard bussing, in which case your response here:
In post 2339, implosion wrote: Oh man, I didn't even see that boring described her own play as "hard bussing from day one." I'd love to hear a justification of how listing him as your fourth-strongest scumread, saying you'd be willing to settle for lynching him if you couldn't lynch eager, and then justifying that read further when asked about it amounts to "hard bussing" because I can't see anything else on d1 that you said about him.
I started suspecting him middle/end of day 1, and posted as much especially toward the end of the day. I'm not sure if you've noticed, but the end of a day isn't called a different day. You may have also noticed that I was V/LA half of day 1, and a leading wagon, so there was a bit of distractiin flying around.
is yet again an utter sidestep to the point I'm making. You started suspecting him. You never pushed him on d1. You only cited him as a backup if you couldn't get your preferred lynch on eager. And yet now you're trying to call yourself obvtown because you would have had to have "hard-bussed d1" which you wouldn't do. Which is a load of bs. You didn't hard bus. You didn't even bus. You plainly distanced from him and then bussed him when he became the obvious direction to bus in on d2 after his terrible end-of-day that would leave almost anyone suspicious of him.
That's not just a semantic difference. That is you saying you did things that you just very blatantly did not do and claiming that you are town for doing those things that you did not do. That's ridiculously scummy.
In post 2378, Grendel wrote: The thing is though that I have witnessed enough games to recognizing risky D1 scum gambits.
The problem with this is that I just very simply don't think scum-shadow would think to randomly counterclaim the immediate ascetic claim, and he immediately breadcrumbed. You are right that his play is worthy of a bit more thought in light of the possibility that he's a scum ascetic but I do not think there's any chance that he's scum unless he counterclaimed because he thought it was what he'd do as a town ascetic. Which is possible. But I think the rest of his play is town-indicative still. It's worth some consideration at massclaim time.
Post #2469 (isolation #83) » Sat Nov 05, 2016 1:49 am
shadow continues to be the least helpful town i've literally ever seen... and i've played with katsuki before
Idk man. I don't really have much more to say. I guess the next thing I should do is justify why I still think nn is town. I'll do that tonight or tomorrow. But in terms of who I want to kill I cannot really see myself being convinced into anything other than boring at this point.
In post 2470, Shadow_step wrote:
In post 2469, implosion wrote: shadow continues to be the least helpful town i've literally ever seen... and i've played with katsuki before
What do you want me to do?
stop treating the game like it's your opinions in a vacuum that's all that matters?
try to convince other people of your opinions if you feel like you have such a confident basis to be claiming them?
listen to others' arguments honestly and earnestly and take them into account in your calculus of peoples' alignments?
not uselessly call yourself conftown when you aren't?
stop calling everything you disagree with bs?
not needlessly insult others' intelligence for having divergent opinions?
justify your claims when you call someone obvscum who is clearly not obvscum in the eyes of the town, who are voting disparately?
show even a shred of humility and understanding that other people might be right and you might be wrong, and therefore that it is worth the time to actually discuss things to come to a conclusion?
I guess that mostly covers it for this page... i'm just fed up with your general attitude of unhelpfulness, refusal to listen and unwillingness to cooperate or compromise. And this might be a bit ranty but -shrug-
Alright, nn's play today feeling town:
I think it's pretty much entirely encapsulated here. That post gives me two reasons to think nn is town:
-the indignance with which he describes his play as town. This is more of a gut thing, it isn't going to be rigorously justifiable. It does go beyond simply indignance; it feels to me like nn is genuinely trying to work with people to solve the game. His insistence that the people pushing him give cases, his rhetoric towards Zoronos, and so on.
-his throwing townreads out left and right. If he's scum then the way that he went into today is painting himself into a corner, immediately striking out both pp and boring as likely directions for him to push in going forward. Granted, he did flip on boring now, but in a reasonable way in response to new information which him as scum wouldn't have known would be guaranteed to happen. To generalize he is playing this day very off-the-cuff, throwing reads out and laying his opinions bare for everyone to investigate. Saying he doesn't want to vote Grendel because he's just a counterwagon, then giving real reasons to vote him 7 minutes later. And then saying he got more town pings from Grendel 40 minutes after that. He's responsive. He doesn't have a plan. His play just doesn't feel like scum who's trying to get a person in particular lynched, or avoid lynching anyone else in particular, or try to avoid being lynched himself; his play is just too much a combination of putting himself out there and not having a plan behind it to be scum, I think.
I think we massclaim today?
Why are we not thinking about this?
if we don't massclaim zoronos dies tonight, it seems foolish to waste a possibly more-informed use of the jailkeeper tonight, etc. Theoretic worst case scenario is scum have a blocker and block whatever other active power we have I guess? but if scum have a blocker we're going to have another significant PR and we'll want to know about that. And also most importantly we're at the point where these claims will REALLY help PoE.
In post 2472, Prism wrote: First, people have asked me my impression of PP-he's a lot less town than he used to be because it seems to me that he was very intentionally overdoing the brash behavior.
This is also entirely possible. To some degree it's starting to look like it's different from how he played last game to the point of him putting on a farce. I still err on the side of him being town because I don't think that's a tact he'd have been likely to take unless he sort of naturally started doing it with the original comments on Grendel and then sort of just went with it as a persona for the game because it was working.
Post #2494 (isolation #89) » Sat Nov 05, 2016 12:51 pm
In post 2482, nn30 wrote: Hey Shadow, why don't you state your flip dippin case on me??!!
While you're at it, why don't you refute what Implosion and Prism have had to say, too?
cause of the way you pushed my lynch after my claim. It was beneficial to you as scum to get me lynched, after my flip you would have lynched eager because I cced him. 2 free mislynches.
DF's point about how you were the only unflipped town on the boring wagon.
In post 2344, Shadow_step wrote: So one of [Diefire, Grendal, nn30]
I like you for scum out of these.
@the poe point, grendel & dier are my best picks for second scum like I've said so I've no problem with that list.
But as for the voting you point... that's just a really flat way of looking at the game. You're basically saying "a vote on me has an obvious scum motivation, therefore it was scum-motivated." And I'll agree with you on that antecedent; the scum motivation of wanting to chain mislynches on you and eager makes plenty of sense. But the existence of a scum motivation for doing something doesn't mean that scum will do it... and this goes doubly so when there was already another scum doing it and no town (nn and LUV were the only ones voting you for quite a while, and it would be somewhat unusual for two scum to maintain a wagon together on a townie for a long time).
More to the point,
Shadow wrote: Cause I thought eager was scum then.
I could use this by a slightly weaker form of your logic (pushing a mislynch rather than pushing a chain of mislynches) to justify a scumread on you. Pushing the eager lynch was beneficial to scum because it secured him as a mislynch.
More generally I could use your line of reasoning to justify basically anyone who ever voted town as scum. Gamma voted you late on d1 as well; ought we to have scumread him for it?
You cite the "way" he pushed on you, which is the start of an actual case, but you never elaborate on it. What about the way he pushed was more likely to be scum motivated than town motivated?
And the boring wagon is, again, also a cornerstone of my case... I think it decently strongly paints nn or boring as scum. And I see supplementary reasons raining from the sky to townread nn and scumread boring.
In post 2476, implosion wrote: if we don't massclaim zoronos dies tonight, it seems foolish to waste a possibly more-informed use of the jailkeeper tonight, etc. Theoretic worst case scenario is scum have a blocker and block whatever other active power we have I guess? but if scum have a blocker we're going to have another significant PR and we'll want to know about that. And also most importantly we're at the point where these claims will REALLY help PoE.
2nd time you've brought this up. I get the Zoronos bit; but, in a closed setup how is this going to benefit PoE? This is my first time playing one, so if you could explain that bit more.
Basically, there's a benchmark for how much town power will be in a mini normal and if we all claim we can speculate about how much power is left unaccounted for. There may be town power roles who have useful information which can be used to speculate further, or there may be confirmable roles or roles that can let us eliminate people as scum as well. Or people might claim contradictory roles or information. Mostly though it can just be used to speculate on which roles are likely in the setup together; I've caught scum just from massclaim analysis.
If someone contentious like boring or nn happens to be a major power role claimant and we have good reason to believe them as town from that claim, it massively simplifies the gamestate; if someone currently less contentious like me or prism does, then we at least won't really lose much because we have a high-priority kill target already claimed in Zoronos (and I for one believe him).
Additionally, these claims can inform who Zoronos targets tonight, especially if we lynch scum today. I know we went through this song and dance in our last game with shannon but if we lynch scum today, Zoronos should have stated his target beforehand so that if he dies, we get a pseudo-clear. We don't want Zoronos accidentally blocking a town power role like a tracker who could get an extremely useful result in that situation.
Post #2498 (isolation #91) » Sat Nov 05, 2016 1:33 pm
Order is variable but looks something like:
boring->dier->grendel->prism->penguin->nn->me
I'm fine with switching dier/grendel around and fine with shuffling nn/penguin/prism because they're still jostling for position among how strongly I townread them. This is probably how it looks based solely on my reads right now at this moment but I'm also fine with, for instance, nn going earlier if his alignment is still a point of contention.
In post 2500, nn30 wrote: Order for mass claim?
Sure. First at the top.
Boring/Grendel (can't decide who is the most scummy here)
Diefire
Myself (since I'm still a point of contention for Shadow)
What the heck??
How can you keep a cop cleared townie and someone else in the same bracket?
Is there a reason you're nitpicking this much?
There. I fixed it. Feel better now?
Ftr i did also find this questionable.
I'll make my next priorities discussing shadow and re-analyzing grendel; zoronos, could you point me to a summary of what you've said or a list of the most important posts on him or something?
very probably 2 given two nights with one kill each. But no.
Post #2548 (isolation #94) » Sun Nov 06, 2016 2:46 am
I just remembered that Grendel is the only remaining reasonable candidate for scum-off-the-wagon for eager if nn is town. And I think i'm personally going to start putting stock into an nn townread; I think I've convinced myself of it. Notably I remembered this looking at grendel's 1847 where he lists scum teams that he thinks make sense going off of the wagon, and notably considers himself and nn as town and so based on the assumption that some scum is trying to "go deep" reasons that likely either i or zoronos is scum.
Prism's point that grendel isn't following up with the level of depth that he says he puts into the game is very interesting. The idea of how deep a player will think as town is something that I've been tossing around in my head since a recent hydra game where the subject came up in discussion with my other head. I'm quite curious to see grendel's response to it. I'm also curious to see what grendel thinks of the fact that his high-level analysis in 1847 has more or less fallen flat on its face given that 3/5 of the teams he listed have two people on them between me/zoronos/gamma... and one of the teams contained all three :s. I never read that post in depth until now but it's an almost fanatical level of attempted foresight... trying to call the scumteam based solely on vca and a little soft poe. He says he wants to start with lynching gamma because he's in 4 of them but ignores that i'm in 3 and luv is in 3 and zoronos is in 3 which is really only nominally less. Maybe doesn't ignore it. But it's an awfully convenient excuse, if grendel is scum, to lump me, zoronos, and luv into a "deal with after we get a flip from gamma" pile. His vote on luv at end of day 2 feels really awkward, like he's not really enthused about it. Like idk, after making that big deal out of those scumteams and asking his town pile to help comment on his high level speculation he ends the day after gamma is shown to be town on a note of "eh, i guess a luv lynch works for me" before adding some more words about the claim being fake. Can't 100% put my finger on this here. It sort of does feel like his thought processes are trailing off more than they should be. which sort of gets at what prism was talking about.
more to come probably.
In post 2550, Prism wrote: @implosion: What do you think of his questions directed at LUV? The reason they're a big red flag for me is that they're a big chance for LUV to give content, presumably to show Grendel and others he's town or scum, but Grendel never follows up despite LUV's comprehensive answers to his rigorous questions.
I view it as highly likely they were asked for LUV's sake rather than Grendel's given their other interactions. I considered that the last line would be better for the scum PT but 1. It's just giving context to the questions and 2. We don't know how extensively scum is using their daychat.
My problem with that particular instance is that it seems like luv's responses might have been lost in a sea of posts that Grendel maybe never got around to reading? It is still notable that he didn't look for it later and it does fit in with a trend of sort of throwing out trains of thought and not seeing them through to the end.
I also don't particularly want unilateral control of the lynch. I'm wrong sometimes :X and I mean i don't think it would take an oracle to figure out who i would be killing with unilateral power but I think the discussion/democratic process is useful.
I am going to renege on putting any thought into shadow at the moment. It really doesn't seem worth it to do anything but write him off as town at least for now.
Still need to put some more thought into grendel (and am very curious as i've said about his next couple posts). And dier. But like. every game of mafia there's always that one person who you're like, oh god, they're in this game and i like haven't read a thing they've said and i feel like i haven't interacted with them and they voted on some wagons i guess but oh look gets distracted by all of the other players in the game
that's more or less how i feel about dier atm. Nothing he's said or done has strongly stuck with me as alignment indicative. I think I mentioned something really weakly scummy forever ago but yeah. Nothing concrete. Will need some sort of reread.
Post #2608 (isolation #96) » Mon Nov 07, 2016 2:24 am
Semi-prodge. Was tired today. No problems with the mc order.
Post #2631 (isolation #97) » Mon Nov 07, 2016 6:40 pm
Phone posting to say that I cannot believe that only now after Grendel's post did I realize that prisms avatar is ephraim... shame. And also I'm a vt.
(Shame on me that is)
I explained why to mc . This is fine; essentially we have two chances to lynch scum before zoronos dies probably. More after work.
Post #2656 (isolation #100) » Mon Nov 07, 2016 10:25 pm
In post 2643, nn30 wrote: @PP - Also, holy hell I'm glad you didn't leave me digging for breadcrumbs for too long. I would never have found that.
I didn't want anyone to find it. I wanted to use that as "proof" later on so that my investigations would be believed. Now we mass claimed, so may as well point to it.
Yeah this is a little strange of a question given that this is the entire point of a breadcrumb but I think she's just commenting on you telling us we could look for it before you pointed it out. That is a good breadcrumb. I'm pretty much entirely inclined to believe pp is town at this point. Which means if I trust my shadow/nn townreads (which I do) and am right about them, then we can lynch the other 4? Of course we also have power roles to help us along the way which is nice~
I think I still prefer a boring lynch over a Grendel lynch; my initial gut impression of his responses were that they dissuaded a lot of the points against him in my mind but i need to look at them more closely. Other big reason is that boring + {grendel/dier} seems more likely to me than grendel+dier due to already-mentioned vca. And I don't suspect anyone else of being scum (I think prism has the highest chance of being the scum who's slipping under everyone's radar right now but do not think he is.)
@nn, penguin is town because:
1) i had a pre-existing townread on him which i've justified quite a bit,
2) his breadcrumb is not something i would expect from unexperienced scum,
3) no way in hell do we only have 2 power roles. Assuming 3 scum at least. I doubt a 2 PR 3 scum mini normal setup has ever passed normal review, even with pretty strong PRs (especially since cop+jk don't play nicely together).
Zoronos wrote: 1) Breadcrumbs are dumb. I don't understand why people do them, and I further don't understand why anyone believes them. As the NN30 / Penguin interaction showed, that crumb would never have been found without it being pointed out, which makes it intrinsically useless since anyone could leave any number of similarly un-findable crumbs, and then point back to any arbitrary claim.
You're right in the sense that this does make them theoretically useless. You're wrong in that in practice no one does this. No one is saying a breadcrumb should be a be-all end-all. But empirically I don't think I've ever seen a scum player breadcrumb multiple things.
Post #2669 (isolation #102) » Tue Nov 08, 2016 12:25 am
Zoronos wrote:
I have seen scum do this.
Maybe nobody on *this* board does it (or nobody you've seen), but I absolutely guarantee it happens and is very easy to do.
So. Practice reasonable skepticism and play the game in front of us.
Again, the breadcrumb is just one of many reasons I think he's town. Frankly it's the weakest. The combination of setup spec and my pre-existing townread on him is enough for me to write him off completely even if I ignore the crumb. And again, I don't think pp is experienced enough as scum to fake a crumb and a reaction in the way he did immediately after seeing the cop claim. But again. Beside the point.
Zoronos wrote: If you want me to even begin to agree with a Boring lynch, you should explain to me why in the presence of multiple 'easy' trains yesterday, she stayed locked on LUV.
She played anti-opportunistically. Why do that as scum and instead sit locked on for an unnecessary D2 bus?
Because she'll look scummy if LUV winds up flipping scum later. It's not complicated. With LUV very likely to die before endgame, it's smart play from boring-scum to keep pushing him because it gives her more towncred from his flip. It doesn't matter to her if she's scum whether LUV dies on d2 or later on, but, again, based on his play, he was very likely to die before endgame. And I'll quote boring again on this...
It's really easy to float to day 1 or day 2 in order to give your teammates something to bus, and that matches his behavior.
LUV was basically bus-bait at that point in the game. He wasn't valuable to scum alive because he was generally scummy and continuing to act scummy. Grendel talked about the idea of some scum being the one or ones who are planning to "go deep." In this case, if boring is scum, the plan was for her to get credit from that bus and go deep into the game from that credit.
The way that you're saying she didn't play opportunistically is a very straightforward claim. In a game theoretic sense the optimal scum play is a mixed strategy; sometimes you should defend teammates, sometimes you should stay ambivalent on them, sometimes you should distance, sometimes you should bus. The less often bussing occurs in the meta the more lucrative it becomes as a way of gaining towncred.
In post 2657, nn30 wrote: @Implosion - the breadcrumb only implies planning. Scum could have thought ahead - I'm agreeing on the town read but don't rule this out.
Why else is PP town for you?
This is why I keep thinking you are scum. You just do surface level analysis and jump to conclusions.
Let's imagine PP is scum here, how many days do you think he can get away with? He has to say his night result everyday. There are 4 people he cannot investigate. Himself, implosion, zoro and me. One will get lynched today. That leaves 4 people. He can't pretend to have been RBed. He can't fake a guilty cause we can test his result. How does he explain him not getting killed at night?
Basically there is no way PP is scum.
How the hell is saying "breadcrumbing isn't a tell" surface level analysis? The surface-level analysis thing to say would be "he crumbed, he must be town." He is literally explicitly avoiding jumping to a conclusion in the post you quote. I have no idea what the hell you're talking about shadow. He literally says the breadcrumb can't be used to jump to a conclusion and asks for more reasons.
And it's not like he's trying to set up pp for a mislynch if he's scum. He is solidly continuing to state a townread on pp, and is asking me for more reasons to townread him.
I have no clue what you see here.
literally you criticize him for "jumping to a conclusion" and then jump to a conclusion where he didn't. It's a conclusion that I agree with. Coincedentally it's a conclusion that nn also agrees with. but ugh.
boring wrote: Because again, why is this a thing worthy of " :/ "? If all the "lynch baits" can be established as conf. town, that's good news. That is, unless your "scum hunt" is just a hunt for easy mislynches.
This is really simple. The lynchbaits got the PRs (or at least, shadow thought that they might have), and so we wound up forcing them to claim earlier than would be optimal. Do you really not understand that?
My gut is at boring+dier. My gut really wants to townread grendel's most recent posting. Still trying to substantiate it.
Post #2677 (isolation #107) » Tue Nov 08, 2016 2:28 am
Zoronos wrote: He could have easily floated another day before she had to leverage the bus play for town cred. She wasn't on the menu D2; she didn't need the extra time that a bus would buy.
She easily could have wound up being on the menu; she was the counterwagon to a d1 townflip and I was continuing to push her. She certainly wasn't under no pressure. She wasn't under a ton.
I understand the value of mixed play; but pushing a team mate off the boat when there's no immediate threat just seems dumb. And so far Boring hasn't struck me as a dumb player.
I mean, sometimes doing that is a tenet of mixed play. She may not have been first on the chopping block but she certainly wasn't last. Thinking back it's actually a little odd that I was the only one voting her for most of the day until dier eventually did after she had a 5 person wagon d1. Though I suppose maria and eager were on that wagon and were both dead on d2.
I feel like apart from my feeling like boring has been scummy all game, there is just so much circumstantial evidence for it. None of which is conclusive on its own but taken together it's really incriminating. The four-conftown-and-nn d1 wagon on her. LUV's reads list that lists her and prism as the only non-conftown null players. These really aren't necessarily arguments for her being scum but I think they are pretty decent arguments for (her or nn) and (her or prism) being scum and i'll be damned if the scumteam is nn and prism.
And in addition to that, if she is scum, her transitioning into a bus on LUV is very natural. He was her backup after eager; if she transitioned into the gamma wagon or something like that, it would look unnatural and suspicious if LUV were ever to flip scum.
Post #2709 (isolation #109) » Tue Nov 08, 2016 8:28 pm
In post 2704, boring wrote: Speaking of which,
VOTE: Shadow_step
Do you actually think there's any chance shadow will be lynched today, at this point?
If no, why vote him?
If yes, how?
Post #2782 (isolation #110) » Wed Nov 09, 2016 6:05 pm
At work but.
Do not hammer *anyone* until Zoronos has a chance to give a jailkeep target in the event that we get a scum flip.
If we get a townflip, Zoronos should not necessarily follow that target, but if we get a scumflip he should so that we can have an additional pseudoclear if he dies.
If we do get a scumflip Penguin should investigate someone other than Zoronos' target. I don't think it matters if they target the same person if we get a townflip (the only case where it could matter i think is if zoronos blocks the killing scum and in that case we basically win anyway).
Post #2803 (isolation #113) » Thu Nov 10, 2016 12:50 am
@2794, it isn't a particularly good tell.
I'm just so unconvinced of anything other than boring being scum. Like ugh. Her pushing shadow, her making an obvious vanity vote on him and then saying she's not sure if there's a chance to lynch him, is just her desperately trying to get enough mislynches on the table to flip the game. Someone made a similar comment on Grendel which is fair.
Idk. I think I probably prefer a grendel lynch to a dier lynch right now but am essentially wavering between them.
@setup spec it wouldn't surprise me if scum have something like a 1-shot strongman or rb. It would surprise me quite greatly if they have an ascetic... which essentially fully counters the jailkeeper so long as it's alive (meta is to almost always use jailkeeper as a roleblocker because of fear of blocking a town power role), and partially counters the cop/deputy.
and 2802 makes some solid points.
I think one of my biggest personal mistakes in a recent towngame was when an experienced player (CES) subbed in to what wound up being a scum slot, and then quickly argued very saliently that Equinox, who was a consensus townread, was scum. I wound up townreading him partially for that. I think the thing I missed there was that it's important to look at not just the reasoning, but also who the reasoning is directed towards. I find it somewhat hard to believe that town at this point would genuinely think that shadow is probably one of the remaining two mafia. And more than that they really do need to push him.
So i guess for that reason I don't think I want dier today.
i really do think it's silly to assume scum have a role though. It's silly to assume anything about night play. I've been burned way too many times in recent history by making bad assumptions about scum night play and chasing shadows...
anyway. Pretty tired from election-watching and stuff. Alas. I don't want a dier lynch. Zoronos doesn't want a dier lynch. PP's reads list implies he doesn't want a dier lynch. So can we like. Unvote from the dier lynch. As a general principle it's probably a good idea to have at least some of the conf/obvious townies want a lynch to happen for it to happen. And granted I just flip flopped. But meh. I think a dier townflip would be really bad because we'd be kind of gaining nothing while a grendel townflip, while bad, would be less bad. And i think at this moment that grendel's a less likely townflip.
PP's voting dier and i'm an idiot i ctrl+f'd "dierfier" in his iso... page one.
Post #2814 (isolation #118) » Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:21 pm
nn, yes, i probably missed those.
Post #2886 (isolation #119) » Mon Nov 14, 2016 12:45 am
the only way zoronos can be scum is if there's 2 scum in which case we'll know that's the case at 3p.
my thoughts are similar to shadow's & prism's. At least I definitely want to lynch dier & boring. Zoro jailing nn was good. Gives me more confidence in that read.
Not much else to say atm.
Finally people speaking my language...
I justified nn-town in 2474.
Post #2957 (isolation #121) » Wed Nov 16, 2016 2:41 am
I won't deny that blackvoid's entrance is possibly just a very overt appeasement directed to me. But,
1) I still think shadow was town, doubt that the scum have an ascetic, doubt that he'd have done the cc d1 if he were a scum ascetic, think his play is generally town (if frustrating),
2) I doubt he just made all of that up in the time between reading his role PM and saying it. I'd see it as more likely, if blackvoid is scum, that he genuinely misread the slot he replaced into as town. But I do still think it's a town slot.
@Prism's 2951, odd-night mason recruiter is actually extremely strong (and synergizes much better with jailkeeper than a cop does) and remember that our town power, if BlackVoid is town, is mitigated significantly by the existence of two ascetics.
I'm pretty much willing to say if there are 3 non-traitor scum and zoronos is scum, we lose. we should never, EVER lynch zoronos unless there is a traitor flip or the game goes to 3p lylo without any more scum flips and in the former of those situations I'm still skeptical.
I honestly have a mental block right now where it's really just hard to see anyone other than boring/dier as scum. I don't think I'll be able to effectively re-evaluate anyone unless one of them flips town. If that happens then I will. But I'm pretty confident zoronos will die tonight.
But, just to be clear again, Zoronos definitely needs to out a JK target before we hammer, in the event boring flips scum. I personally think he should follow that target no matter what scum role she flips if she does flip scum but I'll leave it up to him.
I really have no new thoughts. Zoronos *is not* scum. Setup makes that evident. He's going to die tonight anyway so it's a moot point.
I'm gonna hammer once prism posts whatever prism is posting if i'm online.
Post #3037 (isolation #124) » Thu Nov 17, 2016 2:07 am
@Zoronos, I answered it vaguely here:
implosion wrote: I honestly have a mental block right now where it's really just hard to see anyone other than boring/dier as scum.
One of your townreads is certainly wrong by numbers... and I'm certainly a person who has a lot of experience with too-many-townreads syndrome. I'm going to have that problem if either boring or dier flips town. But I'm not sure at a high level whether one of your reads + your poe are wrong or two of your reads are wrong. It all comes down to the individuals. My overall thoughts on individuals right now are something like:
boring/dier: poe scum/boring is scummy in her own right.
Blackvoid: shadow's play makes little sense as scum. Blackvoid's play slightly increases that townread to me (though not nearly as much as it was pre-existing).
nn: I have a hard time seeing the method in which he's been aggressive as scum-motivated. He also feels like he's been just too actively transparent.
Prism: I honestly am not sure where my townread on prism has come from at this point but no one else really thinks prism is scum so I haven't really had motivation to question it. Some combination of the way they pushed me early, the way they asked to replace out, the way they generally feel like they're trying to make things more transparent.
You (Zoronos): Town because 2 power roles (really effectively one power role split across two players) is not enough in 3:10 especially w/ ascetics.
So yeah. If this flips town then -hitoshrug- and i'll cry myself to sleep and re-evaluate tomorrow.
Post #3048 (isolation #125) » Sat Nov 19, 2016 12:09 pm
How does priority work with jailkeeper and the NK? If Zoro chose the correct target, would he still die?
If zoro jailed scum-dier and scum-dier killed zoro, zoro would live, assuming dier isn't a power role.
I am actually pretty inclined to think dier is town now... I can't think of any role he could be that makes sense. But might as well ask.
@Mod: what's the priority resolution on simultaneous roleblocks? i.e., if there's a mafia roleblocker who kills and blocks someone, and that person is a roleblocker or jailkeeper who blocks the mafia back, what would happen?
He's not a full strongman. That's *WAY* too powerful. Makes the jailkeeper a negative-utility PR until he dies.
He's not a full roleblocker. Also way too powerful, and mutual roleblocks are often avoided as a design principle.
He's not an x-shot strongman because he'd likely have used his shots already and I still think it seems too much.
He's not an x-shot roleblocker for the same reason, he'd already have blocked on previous nights I think.
I've been burned way too recently by taking the paranoid approach of "well, this person would have to be a mafia strongman to be scum, but that's probably the case." Literally that exact line of thinking got me to mishammer at 3p lylo, and it got me thinking about pr pseudoresults in general. That game was somewhat different because it turned out that the jailkeeper claimant was scum but the principle is the same. I think we need to trust the jailkeep. My instinct is that {cop, deputy, jailkeeper, ascetic, ascetic} vs {neapolitan, goon, goon} is balanced enough. It's only three town power roles; that's basically the bare minimum that will be accepted in a 13p mini normal anyway.
I'm gonna need to re-evaluate everything here, I think. Which is a little awkward since I'm V/LA Sunday-Friday. But hopefully I'll be able to find time/energy during that. If not then I will afterwards.
Scum ascetic is stronger than scum strongman. Completely counters the jk while it's alive *AND* partially counters the cop/deputy.
Post #3064 (isolation #128) » Sun Nov 20, 2016 4:05 am
It's not two cops. It's one cop at a time. The deputy does literally nothing if it dies before the cop does, which will happen ~1/2 the time. That's WAY weaker than two cops.
And the scum don't lack a counter. They have a flipped neapolitan who can potentially locate the hiding cop before they can get their results out, or either of the other PRs. The ascetics are sort-of there to counter the neapolitan but at the same time they really don't? If the neapolitan targets an ascetic they don't get a result of "not a vanilla townie", they get a result of "no result." If they were, say, millers, or macho townies, or some other negative-utility role then they'd do much more to counter the neapolitan. The neapolitan still gets, essentially, no false positives or false negatives - just two people for whom they get no result.
and while I hope Zoro jailed DF but the way he said "If boring flips a blocking role" does not inspire me with confidence that he didn't jail me or BV instead
is somewhat true. But I am nowhere near as brimming with confidence in a dier-scumflip as I'd like to be.
Will try to get more detailed thoughts out there but I can tell you now they're going to amount to "if dier is town then i don't have any good clue." Prism is town for voting patterns and contributions and etc, nn is town for his play yesterday and the jailkeep on him last night and etc, bv is town because lol shadow d1 scum? no.
If dier is town then the last scum has my kudos for stumping me.
still semi-vla but idk i honestly just have no clue if it isn't dier and i have a feeling he'll flip town so i guess you guys get to sort it out, get it wrong, and then i get to blame you.
If I had to take a guess if it's not dier it'd be prism. But i still feel terrible saying that. The reality is i'd have no idea.
Post #3087 (isolation #130) » Wed Nov 23, 2016 12:12 am
nn i think i've made my thoughts clear... prism doesn't make sense as scum, neither do you, neither does bv. If I call prism scum out of the three it is by a sliver because I really do have no idea.
why must the good die young... and why must people FREAKING IMMEDIATELY jump to the conclusion of "lol it's wifom".
Alas.
Essentially if dier flips town, then here's why I'm convinced on everyone as concisely as possible.
BV: the biggest point is shadow's claim. The way he "crumbed" in 121 and 122 just looks too damn genuine. That was really well crafted if he's scum, it just doesn't look like a premeditated fakeclaim. I could believe that he was a mafia ascetic but I think if scum have an ascetic, then the setup is hilariously scumsided, so I'm discounting that possibility.
Prism: if they're scum they'd have had to do a HELL of a lot of bussing. Pushed LUV and boring. nn makes a good point with his opening. He has also just felt forthcoming and has the feel of genuinely trying to solve the game.
nn: 1, the jail; my (moderate-to-strong) inclination is that nn would have done the kill out of nn and boring. If this is the case, then blah blah blah see prior setup spec. But 2, nn also has felt forthcoming in a similar way and it feels like they have put way too much out there, actively challenging things as they arise, to be scum. He also has some amount of bus-cred particularly from his "opportunistic" vote on boring d1 that put her at l-2, which *could* have been a bus.
I guess I'd be inclined towards just not-blackvoid as scum primarily. I sort of waver back and forth between the other two. I think looking at these reasonings again the nn one sort of feels weakest, if we're willing to lynch dier who was supposedly jailkept... but I'm sort of mostly willing to lynch dier because of a combination of not being totally sure zoro jailkept him and just feeling lost without a scumflip from him.
La la la.
Post #3113 (isolation #133) » Sat Nov 26, 2016 1:45 am
i simply do not believe that shadow would have thought to counterclaim ascetic in a backhanded, crumbed way as scum.
Post #3121 (isolation #134) » Sun Nov 27, 2016 8:18 pm
VOTE: Dierfire
Post #3460 (isolation #135) » Wed Dec 14, 2016 2:16 am
gj. Not much to say that I haven't said already but i cbf to read the past x pages so if anyone said anything to me~
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The former President who lost the December 7, polls is at the apex court seeking to set the results aside.
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Mr Mahama wants the Apex court to direct the EC Chairperson to admit to certain facts.
He also wants the EC Chairperson Jean Mensa to admit that she has since not made any other declaration of results.
He further wants the EC Chairperson to admit that the figures and percentages announced by her during this declaration if collated will come to 100.3% instead of 100%.
He finally wants the EC Chairperson to admit that the subsequent correction of results in statements issued by the EC is different from what candidates obtained as captured in the summary of results sheets published by the EC.
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Carlos Ahenkorah, the honourable MP for Tema West who came under intense public scrutiny for his ballot paper snatching incident on the floor of parliament during the inauguration of the 8th parliament, has justified it by claiming he wanted to cause a rerun.
He explained his absurd action in the video saying: “We were confident that we had already won because we knew we had 138 votes in the House. I was praying that our votes would be counted first and then when they did, we noticed that we only got 136 votes.
“I realized immediately that this was not good for us because it became evident that the NDC knew what they were about – they had connived with some people from our side to betray us.”
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Carlos Ahenkora callously celebrating the snatching of ballot papers in parliament with his constituents. Just a display of impunity in this Akufo-Addo appointees and their arrogance. pic.twitter.com/2GeqSVrEQU
— slightly used virgin⚪ (@slytlyusevirgin) January 18, 2021
Ashanti Regional Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sam Pyne has indicated that the party will resist every attempt by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC to frustrate the second term of President Akufo-Addo.
Sam Pyne, who, like several others suspect that the NDC could use their advantage of having Alban Bagbin as Speaker of Parliament to frustrate Akufo-Addo’s second term in office has warned the NPP will be having none of that.
Meanwhile Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has assured that he’ll be neutral in the house, adding that he’s no speaker for either NPP or NDC.
“Hon Members, I intend to live by the Oath I swore on the occasion of my election to this office, to respect, obey and abide by the will of the House. I am fully committed to being fair and impartial. But I am also fully committed to being firm. Members must also in reciprocity, respect and abide by my rulings and instructions. When in disagreement, the Standing Orders of the House, has the answer. I will apply the authority of the House as symbolized by the Mace, to protect and defend the prerogatives, privileges and immunities of Parliament, members and staff as provided under the laws of the country”, Bagbin said.
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music-explorer
Small piano to explore and learn music theory
Esteban Manchado Velázquez d6ddf8bca3 Add an animation when playing from the keyboard
When playing the keys with the mouse, there's the feedback from
pressing the "button". However, there was no feedback when playing
from the keyboard, which is more important because it's not
evident which note is being played. Hence, add a 300ms animation
when playing from the keyboard, so it's clear what is happening.
lib Separate the note playing from React 5 years ago
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test Add a simple recently-used list for the last used chords 5 years ago
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README.md Update link to http://music-explorer.org 5 years ago
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Music explorer
This is a small piano that can be used to learn and explore basic music theory. All keys have their note names, and you can select scales and chords and see how they look (and sound!) on the piano. You will also see which chords fit in the scale, and have the chance to easily play them and experiment with them.
If you want to see it in action, go to:
http://music-explorer.org
Having learned a bit of guitar, music theory felt disconnected from the instrument and hard to relate to. However, seeing the scales and chords on a piano made everything click and make sense. This is a humble attempt to help other people learn the basics of music theory in a visual way, with an interactive piano. It might also be useful for inspiration and maybe even to help write some songs.
Technically, it's a small experiment to learn React, more EcmaScript 6, and a bit more music theory. The HTML and CSS was shamelessly stolen from http://codepen.io/garypaul/pen/jgKqc.
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Title: Through the Fire
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Category: CCM AOR
Label: Pan-Trax
Catalog Number: PTX-D 89004
Mark de la Bretonne lead vocals
Rick Lane rhythm and lead guitars
Dave Fiorazo drums, percussion
Jeff Foster bass
Second album. The first was never released on CD.
1. Cutting Edge 3:34
2. I See a Day 3:34
3. Through the Fire 4:36
4. Don't Look Back 4:45
5. Can't You See 3:50
6. R U Runnin' 3:16
7. Hearts on Fire 3:16
8. The Love That I Needed 3:11
9. Faces in the Wall 3:40
Total Running Time: 33:42
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From: Magnus Date: August 27, 2003 at 9:17
Great stuff!!Alot of great keyboards..A must have for all you AOR lovers!
From: robert Date: December 15, 2003 at 21:44
otro con buena pinta!!
From: Magnus Date: March 14, 2004 at 9:11
This must be the most rare of all the christian rock cds..
From: Bob J. Date: April 3, 2004 at 20:58
Awesome background vocals and harmonies! (Did you notice that Grammy winner Bob Carlisle is singing backups?)
From: Date: May 26, 2004 at 1:16
For WhiteHeart fans. Not very much punch here. Not worth the money.
From: ROB GARCIA Date: December 11, 2004 at 2:10
actually this one reminds me of a second rate idle cure,there are some very good tunes in here but the album as a whole lacks consistency.worth getting though!.
From: z4roxx Date: December 12, 2004 at 14:30
ROB,I PERFECTLY AGREE WITH YOUR COMMENT ABOUT THIS BAND...BUT IF YOU HEARD ILLUSTRATOR....AH AH AH!!
From: Edson Date: March 26, 2005 at 7:28
Melodic Harmonies, filled of keyboards melodic vocal, imagine the mixture of Survivor and Phenomena II or Asia or in the Christian scene imagines Watchmen meets Sweet Crystal.
From: The Dolphin Date: July 5, 2005 at 13:02
THE HIGHLIGHTS HERE ARE DON'T LOOK BACK AND HEARTS ON FIRE.A GOOD ADDICTION OF CHRISTIAN AOR BUT NOT ESSENTIAL.
From: Rafo Phoenix Date: October 21, 2005 at 22:37
Decent AOR/Melodic Rock album, algo decente con una puntuacion de 6 nomas, espere mas por ser uno de esos raros albums del estilo, Don't Look Back, Hearts on Fire, R U Runnin' lo mejor IMO, espero que su ST del 86 sea mejor que este que no fue lo que creia.
From: Swazi Date: July 15, 2008 at 11:48
This is a great christian AOR album and one I would love to have in an original CD format. I really like it !
From: Delbert Date: January 3, 2010 at 13:11
This band is awesome and features very catchy, melodic AOR/hard rock with keys. It reminds me of bands like LOST & FOUND, RUSCHA and WHITHEART. Produced by Bill Baumgart, this is a high quality AOR CD.
From: rick kerch vzla Date: July 7, 2011 at 20:30
Pleasant and decent...just that...voice is just ok and songs too...indie CCM band that as far as i know has only recorded one album that has become a raritie to find..."I See A Day","Don't Look Back","Hearts On Fire"(my favourite) & "Faces In The Wall"(nice softy) are the highlights probably...80/100
about the first album(only vinyl and tape)is almost like an impssible target as both formats were pressed in a very limited quantity...that is the reason why so many people think this was their only one...i write this before having people jumping over me!!!
From: Swazi Date: October 31, 2011 at 5:24
3 years later I actually found an original CD. Still great stuff ! Their first album is called "Defenders of the Cross", released 1986 by Frontline Records. Does anyone know anything about that one?
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Derek Kesek, founder of Waterloo, Ont.-based Hempearth Group, is on a mission: To build the world’s first airplane constructed and powered by hemp.
Hemp, well known for its strength and durability, is currently used to make textiles, construction materials, paper, biofuels and more. One acre of hemp can produce as much paper in one year as two to four acres of trees.
Hempearth, in partnership with Florida aircraft manufacturer Velocity Inc., has designed a new four-seat plane that will be made from over 75 per cent hemp.
Kesek, however, is interested in more than just paper airplanes. He’s been quoted as saying he wants to “redesign the skies,” using hemp as a replacement for fiberglass, carbon fiber, steel and yes Hemp Jet A Fuel.
Hempearth, in partnership with Florida aircraft manufacturer Velocity Inc., has designed a new four-seat plane that will be made from over 75 per cent hemp. Based on Velocity Aircraft’s existing V-Twin design, Kesek’s plan–which has been in development for several years–calls for an aircraft with wings, seats, seat cushions, fuselage, and some interior parts made from or infused with hemp.
In addition, the plane’s two engines are set to be powered by a hemp bio-fuel.
Hemp is the ultimate sustainable material, according to Kesek. “[One of the] most exciting things about building the world’s first hemp plane is that this particular plane will run on hemp biofuel from the seeds of the hemp plant”. “Hemp is sustainable, it’s eco and it’s a green crop. It doesn’t require pesticides, herbicides or fungicides to grow it. It can be grown organically, safe for all of us.
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Hyattsville’s 2020 vision comes into focus
By BEN SIMASEK — For the first time in nine years, Hyattsville has proposed a balanced budget. In fiscal year (FY) 2020, the city’s total projected revenues of $20.726 million cover $20.724 million in proposed spending. Beyond tapping into revenues collected through taxes and fees, city staff [read more]
Councilmembers pitch their FY19 budget wishlists
By ALLAN WALTERS — The Hyattsville City Council has begun preliminary planning for the fiscal year (FY) 2019 budget, which will go into effect on July 1 of this year. On councilmembers’ wish lists: speed mitigations in a West Hyattsville neighborhood, a public restroom at Heurich Park, [read more]
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Aftercare program, bikeshare, safety improvements proposed in FY 2018 budget
BY ELLEN TREIMEL — The Hyattsville City Council and city administrative staff held their second working meeting on the fiscal year (FY) 2018 budget on March 15. City Administrator Tracey Nicholson opened the meeting by presenting accomplishments from FY 2017 and then focusing on highlights [read more]
City predicts budget shortfall amid rise in property tax income
BY ANDREW MARDER — At the Feb. 24 Hyattsville City Council meeting, City Administrator Tracey Nicholson presented the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 city budget, running from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. With revenue forecasted to reach $16.76 million and expenditures forecast at $17.21 million, the [read more]
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BY CAROLINE SELLE — At the April 29 Hyattsville City Council Meeting, councilmembers unanimously approved the first reading of Hyattsville Ordinance 2015-02, Fiscal Year 2016 Budget. The second reading and adoption of the ordinance is scheduled for May 13, 2015. “I would just like to thank the [read more]
Council backtracks on police budget
BY ANDREW MARDER — At the Hyattsville City Council’s May 19 meeting, councilmembers revised their earlier position on the police department’s 2015 budget. The council unanimously voted to add funding for one officer for half of the fiscal year and a K9 unit. The two additions will [read more]
Police denied extra staffing; council approves budget measure to keep sworn officers at 40, but chief wanted 44
BY ANDREW MARDER — At its May 5 meeting, the Hyattsville City Council voted by a margin of six to three to keep the number of funded sworn police officer positions at 40 for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1. That is the same number approved during the last budget cycle, for the [read more]
New treasurer lays out revised budget process
BY SUSIE CURRIE — On December 4, under a cloud of dangling, earth-toned ornaments in the municipal building’s multipurpose room, 17 city councilmembers and department heads gathered to discuss the upcoming budget process. Sitting around a long table rather than on the dais in front of [read more]
Council weighs shifting budget, hiring authority
BY SUSIE CURRIE — City Administrator Jerry Schiro’s resignation becomes final this month, and the search for his replacement is well underway. But even as the city moved closer to choosing his successor, the city council considered changing his job description during a special meeting on [read more]
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Home/ News/House Of Assembly Member Arrested In Connection With Olatoye Sugar’s death
House Of Assembly Member Arrested In Connection With Olatoye Sugar’s death
IbcityAnnouncer March 19, 2019
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The Speaker of the Oyo state House of Assembly has confirmed the arrest of the chief whip of Oyo State House of Assembly Wasiu Akinmoyede by the Oyo state Police command over the death of House of Representatives member Temitope Olatoye, also known as ‘Sugar’.
Temitope Olatoye Sugar was killed on Saturday during the governorship election in the state. Hon Wasiu Akinmoyede who represents Lagelu constituency in the State House of Assembly was alleged to have had a hand in the murder of Olatoye.
The Speaker of the House of Assembly, Olagunju Ojo, who made this known in an interview with journalists, confirmed that the House was notified through a letter by the Oyo state police command that Akinmoyede is under investigation.
“Yes, we received a letter that he is under investigation, I am not aware that he is been taken to Abuja or not,” Ojo said.
Hon. Ojo said, “I am not aware that he has been taken to Abuja. I am only aware that he is under investigations but I am not sure if he is in Abuja or not.”
Hon. Olatoye Sugar represented the Lagelu constituency in the House of Assembly from 2011-2015 on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), before he was elected House of Representatives member for Lagelu/Akinyele federal constituency in 2015.
The arrest of Hon Wasiu Akinmoyede makes it two suspects arrested in connection within the death of the late member of the House of Representatives
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OnePlus 7 T Review and full information this phone.
by admin · October 28, 2020
Hello friends welcome to Hindibloganish.com today’s I am going to {(today I am going to Review OnePlus 7T.)}
Here’s the new OnePlus 7T. It’s a lot like one of ourfavorite phones of the year, the OnePlus 7 Pro, but it’s a little bitsmaller and it costs less. It’s a follow-on from the OnePlus 7 that was available in other markets, but not here in the US. So you can think of it more as a successor to the OnePlus 6T from last year. You’ll be able to buy the7T starting on October 18th, from either OnePlus or T-Mobile for 599 bucks, which is about 70 to 100dollars less than the 7 Pro. Now don’t let that lowerprice lead you into thinking that the 7T is a worse phone than 7 Pro, because in realty, between the two, it’s the one that I actually prefer. It still has the best parts of the 7 Pro.
That super-smooth 90 hertz screen, fast and responsive performance, but it doesn’t have the other things that make the 7 Pro challenging to use, like a giant size and curved edges. It also has a couple of new tricks that the 7 Pro doesn’t even offer. So let’s talk about specs, because when you review a OnePlus phone, you have to talk about specs. The 7T is a 6.55 inch 10 eDP OLED display with that 90 hertz refresh rate. So scrolling on thislooks a whole lot smoother than on most other phones. Now you probably can’t see it on video, but trust me, it’s buttery in person.
It has a QualcommSnapdragon 855+ processor, which is technically faster than the standard 855 in the 7 Pro, but I doubt you’d really notice much difference between them. Either way, performanceis still excellent. The 7T that will beavailable here in the US has 8 gigs of RAM and 128 gigs of storage. Other markets like India and China are also going to get a 256 gig option. The screen has a 20 by nine aspect ratio which makes it a bit tall, but it’s noticeably narrower than the 7 Pro and even last year’s 6T.
That, plus the flat surface, there’s no waterfall curves here, make it more comfortable to hold. But you shouldn’t go thinking that this is a suddenly new,small phone from OnePlus. This is still a big phone, it’s just a little smaller than the 7 Pro. The display doesn’t have acompletely uninterrupted screen. There is a small waterdrop notch at the top for the front camera, because the 7T doesn’t have the fancy pop-up motorized frontcamera that the 7 Pro has. Now OnePlus says this notchis specifically 31.6% smaller than the notch on the 6T and the 7
. And to be honest with you, I really haven’t foundit to be any problem in use over the past week or so. Now the screen supportsboth HDR10 and HDR10+ and it’s 27% brighter in direct sunlight, thanks to a new boosted outdoor mode, which lets it get to upto a peak of 1,000 nits. There’s really not a wholelot to complain about with this screen. It’s bright, it’s colorful, it has that fast refreshrate that’s awesome. Now it’s technically a lower resolution than the 1440p panel on the 7 Pro, but I really can’t see a difference in sharpness between them. Now if we stop staring atthe screen for a second, which, I admit, it’s hard to do, we could flip the 7T over andcheck out its camera system.
Now just like the 7 Pro and a lot of other phones out this year, the 7T has a three-camera system. It’s got a standard one, an ultra-wide and a telephoto. And they’re all housedin this kinda giant hump on the back of the phone. It kind of reminds me ofthe old Nokia Lumia 1020. The standard camera and the ultra wide are basically exactly thesame as the 7 Pro’s camera. And the telephoto is just a 2x zoom instead of the 3x thatyou get on the 7 Pro. You can expect the same kind of images from the 7T as you can get from the 7 Pro and I think a lot of people are gonna be reallyhappy with these results. One new thing that the 7Thas is a super macro mode that lets you get focusedreally close on an object.
It can be challenging to use because it’s hard to hold still and get a sharp shot atthese close distances, but with a little practice, it can be a ton of fun and you won’t be able toget this on the 7 Pro, even through a software update, because OnePlus tells methat to get this to work, it requires some special hardware that the 7 Pro just doesn’t have. Another thing that the 7 Pro doesn’t have is Warp Charge 30 plus, which is the latest version of OnePlus’s proprietary fast-charging system. The company says it’s up to 23% faster than the Warp Charge 30 that’s on the Pro, and it should charge the7T’s battery from zero to 100 in just 60 minutes. In my test, I was ableto go from 22 to 87% in just 30 minutes, whichis really impressive. But just know that, inorder to get those speeds, you’re going to have touse the included brick and cable that came inthe box with the 7T.
The 7T is launching with Android 10 and OnePlus’s OxygenOS 10, making it one of the first phones to launch with Google’s latest software. Now you can choose between Android 10’snew gesture interface, or the standard three buttons. But if you were a fan ofOnePlus’s old gestures, I’m sorry to report, thoseare no longer available. One new thing in OxygenOSthat I particularly like is the chromatic reading mode, which desaturates the screento make it easier to read, but it doesn’t turn it fullymonochrome like before.
Now I like using thiswhen I’m using Pocket or the Kindle app anddoing a lot of reading, but if you prefer the older, full-style monochrome version, you can choose that if you want to. So, what’s not to love with the 7T? Well, for starters, I’m only seeing averagebattery life with it, which is about four tofive hours of screen time. Even though this thing has a big 3800 milliamp hour battery. I don’t think this is a huge problem and I think most peoplewill be able to get through a full day with the 7T, but if you saw that stat and were hoping for a multi-day monster, this ain’t it. It’s clear that the 90 hertz screen does take a hit on battery life, but I think it’s totally worth the trade.
The 7T also has thefamiliar OnePlus complaints. It doesn’t support wireless charging, which might not matter to you, but matters to me. It doesn’t have a rated official IP rating for water and dust resistance, and you can’t expand thestorage with a micro SD card. It also tends toaggressively shut down apps when I’m not using them, which is something the company says it’ll be addressing infuture software updates, but it just hasn’t yet. I mostly notice this when I’m using Android messages on my computer and I can’t send or receive new messages until I wake up the 7T on my desk.
But I can forgive andforget a lot of those things when I consider the factthat I’m getting this screen and this performance for 600 bucks. We’re expecting Google to puta similar 90 hertz display in the upcoming Pixel 4, but I guarantee that won’t be available for anywhere near the price of the 7T. In fact, when I compare the 7Tto any other phone right now, even the 7 Pro, I’m not sure anything else can touch this combination of display, performance and price.
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Atlanta’s Hot 107.9′s annual Birthday Bash is always a big deal and the 19th edition on Saturday night was no different. Rick Ross, Wiz Khalifa, B.o.B., Ma$e, Meek Mill, Jeezy, YG, Kid Ink and Sevyn Streeter were some of the performers at the event which was headlined by Future.
The ‘Move That Dope’ hitmaker brought out Ludacris, Juicy J and Pusha T to surprise the crowd at the Phillips Arena Watch the some performance clips below.
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Ray Charles refuses to stop serenading this evening, so in sharing the impetus, perhaps I can move on to another track. (all due respect for his talent, much love and may he rest in peace).
Georgia Street is on my mind as I attempt to understand why anyone would want to change the name of (what’s left of) a thoroughfare that’s been part of this city since it was still heavily forested and freshly platted in 1821. It’s common knowledge that Mississippi and Tennessee Streets were changed to Senate and Capitol Avenues, respectively—but that was back in the 1890’s. Why are we going to excise one of the original square mile street names as we near our 200th anniversary?
Above, a circa 1890 map from my collection, showing Georgia Street, south of Maryland Street.
I’m not unreasonable—in many instances, I would be inclined to take a Shakespearean view: “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” But we aren’t talking about fragrance here. We are talking about a fairly small tourist walkway, conveying the inebriated masses to and from a game where men in tight pants throw a ball around to each other on a big grassy patch in an attempt to make it to what I mistakenly called “touchdown land” in a recent conversation. And I’m guessing rosy aromas are far from what you’ll encounter.
Other than the organization driving this idea, who believes this address was in need of redress? What I see: these few blocks are now going to be hyper-touristy looking with some abbreviated imitation of 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica or unsheltered version of “Fourth Street Live” in Louisville. The afore-mentioned street names may be a snooze, but these places aren’t defined merely by their name; they are defined by what they offer and where they are—and it doesn’t get more ‘authentic’ than those names, which are part of their history. Regardless of name, I’m sure we may anticipate a cleaned up and well-lit, pedestrian friendly walkway. That’s nice. But let’s face it: a street destined to be replete with drunken football fans who don’t give a rip what the street is called (so long as it leads the way to the game) doesn’t really merit a name change. Evidently, Julia Watson, a V.P. at Indianapolis Downtown Inc., has a different view. Her side:
“To refer to that premier, attractive and compelling place to visit as some other place seems counterintuitive. It’s not Georgia. It’s Indianapolis and we need a name that’s more authentic and relevant for Indianapolis,” she said. (8/3/2011- WTHR)
Hold on a second, now… Would this also mean when I’m on Kentucky Avenue, I’m not really in Kentucky? You’re saying I’m still in Indianapolis? WTH? You are messing with my understanding of the time-space continuum! Or is that time-space convergence? Ugh…this is really making my head hurt.
Watson said the move was nothing against Georgia, but “you’d understand why Wendy’s wouldn’t want to be on McDonald’s Road.” (8/3/2011- WTHR)
Uhhhh…? And if I lived on Kennedy Street and my name was Ballard, what would I do? Immediately abandon the house and all my worldly possessions?
I believe this may be a brilliant, but sneaky publicity stunt and one of the oldest tricks in the book: reverse psychology. Insist in a name change, but don’t know what it will be; seek input from residents, prompting outcry and outrage after a wave of press fans the flames. Then be the hero, swooping in to rescue the townspeople from the nemesis you invented. That’d be some pretty clever marketing.
Find the links and share your thoughts about this name change after joining the facebook page “Keep the historic name Georgia Street.”
p.s. after Kevin’s comment about “Georgia on My Mind” being written by Hoosier, Hoagy Carmichael (which I’d forgotten, thank you, Kevin!) the real answer is: finding a potent, meaningful connection or association to the word ‘Georgia’ here and letting that be part of the story rather than changing the name of the story.
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The colon and rectum are parts of the body’s digestive system and together form a long, muscular tube called the large intestine. The colon is the first 6 feet of the large intestine and the rectum is the last 8-10 inches. According to estimates from the American Cancer Society, more than 95,000 individuals will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the United States this year making colorectal cancer the third most common cancer among U.S. men and women.1,2
There is good news about colorectal cancer in the U.S: death rates associated with the disease have been dropping for several decades, and advances continue to be made in screening, prevention, and treatment.1,2,3
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Adenocarcinoma refers to cancer that begins in the cells that line the colon and accounts for over 90% of cancers originating in the colon. Other cancers, including carcinoid tumors and leiomyosarcoma, also originate in the colon, but are not referred to as colon cancer. This overview deals only with adenocarcinoma of the colon, which will be referred to as colon cancer.
Colon cancer begins in cells that line the colon. As the cells increase in number, they spread circumferentially around the colon like a “napkin ring.” If detected early, cancer cells may only be found in the colon. If not detected early, the cancer may invade adjacent organs and spread through the lymph and blood systems throughout the body to the liver, lungs and other organs.
The treatment of colon cancer typically consists of surgery and/or systemic therapy with chemotherapy or precision cancer medicines. Care may involve a gastroenterologist, surgeon, and a medical oncologist and be carefully coordinated between the various treating physicians to achieve the best outcome.3
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HOA Reform Coalition
The 83rd Session
The 82nd Session
Texas Property Code – Sec. 204.010
Issues Survey
The 87th Texas Legislature is set to begin on Jan. 12, 2021. Texas and the world in 2020, suffered an unprecedented pandemic that has changed the way we interact in our daily lives. Elected governmental entities have also faced these changes. Although our state has started to recover, we must still be prepared for the unknowns that might impact the upcoming legislative session.
Representing the people of Texas is a great honor and carries great responsibility. Texas homeowners need and must have legislators who know and understand the actual problems owners face living in Home Owner Associations (HOAs or POAs), both those in subdivisions and those in condominiums.
Texans who live in HOAs and POAs require protections to prevent foreclosure and the compounding excessive attorney or management company fees in these times of job loss and business slowdowns. Of course, Covid has not reduced, and in some ways has increased, other concerns about overreaching associations – including the concerns below.
The Texas HOA Reform Coalition has sent the following Questionnaire to the 2021 Legislative candidates:
TO THE LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES
Would you please respond to this Questionnaire as homeowners are eager to learn your position on these issues?
1. Among homeowners in your district, would you say that many believe associations have too much power over homeowners, and that some associations abuse those powers, including the powers to foreclose and powers to regulate private property more intrusively than cities can do using zoning?
2. Do you agree that homeowners deserve protection to prevent associations from seeking to foreclose over small debts?
3. Do you agree that homeowners deserve protection to prevent the transformation of small debts into large debts, when associations impose unreasonable collection charges, or when lawyers impose thousands of dollars in legal fees?
4. Do you agree that lawyers, property managers, and other officials of associations should be more accountable to homeowners, including by making it easier for homeowners to obtain information (on the Internet or otherwise), holding more open board meetings, and with term limits for directors?
5. Since almost none of the few laws that seek to limit association abuse impose any penalty for violations, would you support adding teeth to laws that protect homeowners, including a penalty for significant violations?
6. Do you agree that all association regulations, including those that regulate the use of a homeowners’ property as well as all fees and charges, should be reasonable?
7. Do you agree that homeowners should have the right to display religious symbols on their property, subject to reasonable regulation (such as a limitation on size)?
8. Do you agree that associations should not be allowed to interfere with the purchase and sale of property, such as by imposing large “transfer” fees?
9. Do you agree that condominium owners deserve increased protections, similar to those that are currently available to those in subdivision homeowner associations?
10. Do you agree that, where bylaws give rights to owners (such as to remove directors), those rights should not be reduced solely by the Board of Directors, without requiring a vote of all owners?
The Texas HOA Reform Coalition will consider the results of this survey when responses are tabulated, as part of our on-going effort to protect the homes, and home life, of owners in subdivisions and condominiums.
Texas HOA Reform Coalition
Beanie Adolph, Director
Nancy Kozanecki, Assistant Director
Good news, Texas homeowners! The 2019 Session has just ended and Governor Abbot signed HB 1025 on June 14. Thanks to all who salvaged a most harmful bill into a bill helpful to Texas homeowners.
Important Changes:
As initially drafted, HB 1025 included a terrible provision that would have precluded homeowners from running for the Board if the Association had started any “enforcement action” or claimed the owner owed money. This could easily have been misused to exclude critics from running for office, an “incumbent protection” plan of sorts. Thanks to many members of our organization who called the sponsors and other legislators, that provision was removed.
In its place, the Legislature added a provision (from HB 1396) that (except in very small associations) prevents co-residents of a home (such as a husband and wife) from simultaneously serving on the Board. This seems helpful, to reduce the risk of domination by one family or a small group. Another provision enables associations to promote representative Boards.
A Short History:
HB 1025 as filed had provided:
SECTION 1. Section 209.00591, Property Code, is amended by adding Subsections (a-2) and (a-3) to read as follows:
(a-2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a property owners’ association that governs a subdivision comprised of multiple sections may designate in an association instrument governing the administration or operation of the association a specified number of positions on the board, each of which must be elected from a designated section of the subdivision. The instrument may require each board member representing a section to reside in that section.
(a-3) An owner of property in the property owners’ association may not be a candidate for membership on the board of the property owners’ association if:
(1) an enforcement action is pending against the property owner; or
(2) the property owner owes the association a delinquent assessment, fee, or fine.
The Coalition determined that a-2 was good but a-3 most harmful to homeowners and asked that a-3 be deleted or if not, then it was necessary to defeat the bill.
As State elections are held in November and Committee members not appointed until the new session begins in January, much work is entailed to determine the new legislators and Committee appointments. To prepare for the session, the Coalition asked homeowners to provide all information that would identify their districts.
Only a few days’ notice is sent about Committee hearings on bills. When notice was received about HB 1025, the HOA Coalition was advised that the Senate Business and Commerce (B&C) Committee would be hearing the bill. That required determining the B&C members and their contact information. Individual emails had to be sent to many homeowners in our Coalition whose Senators serve on the Committee, asking:
On Monday Morning, early, please call your State Senator. Ask to speak with the staff member who is working on House Bill 1025, which is about to be heard in the Senate Committee on Business and Commerce. If you get that person, great. If not, leave a message and try again.
The message is: “Please vote to remove part (a-3) from this bill. It gives incumbent board members too much power to keep critics from even running for office. All they need to do is start an enforcement action, or impose a fee or fine.
You can say that, if (a-3) is cut from the bill, it is fine. You can say that, if it is not cut, you would like the Senator to vote NO.”
Coalition members responded with fantastic results. Many Senators agreed and worked to get a-3 deleted as written but substituted with HB 1396. So the final bill included a-2 (original) and a-3 HB 1396. This is the provision that excludes co-residents from simultaneous Board membership.
Some Disapointments:
There were some good bills proposed this year that did not pass, including proposals to ensure religious liberty and stronger requirements to stop unreasonable actions. The HOA Coalition will try again next session on these and other important issues.
The HOA Coalition appreciates that Representative Bohac (R) (HB 1025’s House sponsor) and Senator Whitmire (D) (Senate sponsor) responded to our calls to fix HB 1025, and to add in HB 1396. However, as Independence Day reminds us, eternal vigilance is the price of liberty, and we must remain active to prevent loss of our rights, just as we must work together to secure the protections that all homeowners deserve.
Thank you for all that you do!
Beanie Adolph – Director
Nancy Kozanecki – Assistant Director
SERVE OR OPPRESS
2nd Open Letter to Texas Legislators and Texas Homeowners
By Beanie Adolph
“Many homeowner associations just don’t get it. Whatever they call themselves — HOAs, POAs, CIDs – all subdivisions, townhomes, and condominiums should exist to serve homeowners. But, too often, the boards, managers, and their attorneys act as if homeowners exist to serve associations. And, too often, associations abuse bad laws to sue homeowners.” Attorney David Kahne
If the goal of subdivisions, townhomes, and condominiums were to serve, then the question most heard from owners would not be, “They can’t do this, can they?” “This” is usually found to be the fines, fees, harassment, control, liens, and foreclosure suffered by multi thousands of homeowners.
Attempting to justify their behavior, the boards, managers, and attorneys often allude to their concern for property values, but harassment and foreclosed properties are no assets to communities. Neighbors who live by the “Golden Rule” are the true assets to communities.
Listed below are messages from Texas homeowners overwhelmed by the abuses they have suffered by HOA boards, management companies, and attorneys.
Representative Vo (HB 3528) and Senator Menendez (SB 2234) have filed these identical bills in an effort to alleviate some injustices inflicted by 30 years of HOA Industry laws. We ask that you do all in your power to get HB 3528/SB 2234 passed by both houses. There are other HOA – homeowner-friendly bills that would correct other injustices. We will be contacting you about these bills also.
TEXAS HOMEOWNERS KNOW WHAT DOESN’T HELP HOMEOWNERS:
El Paso – 2017 – 86-year-old woman is on the brink of losing her fully-paid-for home because of a complex, condo association late-fee scheme. On a monthly income of about $800, she paid $240 in monthly condo fees and an additional “special assessment” fee once a year. After she was late paying the “special assessment” fee, her condo association charged her late fees of $90 every month for 17 months in a row – even though she paid the 2015 special assessment fee a few months after it was due and never missed her monthly condo fee. Her condo association initiated foreclosure and sold her $85,746 home for $4,183.
San Antonio – 2017 – Our Condo Association high rise board president has put forth an elaborate new violation and fine policy. The violations are many and most are petty. The 1st violation would bring a letter of warning, the second $150, third $300, and 4th $500. The violations could occur 10 days or 10 years apart and could be on 4 different infringements, (e.g. keeping a grocery cart 15 min. too long). The president has termed this “cumulative”. The policy seems outlandish, unrealistic, and unenforceable.
Richmond – 2017 – In Oct 2016, I called our HOA and made a payment on our annual assessment. My wife had heart surgery in Nov 2016. I called back in Dec 2016, to make another payment. I was told that they could not accept my payment. My account had been turned over to an attorney for collection. We did not receive prior notification of this. We tried several times to contact the HOA manager to clarify what was going on but never got any responses. We requested a hearing or some answers in writing from the BOD about the matter. We never received any response from the BOD. We contacted the attorney’s office the HOA hired. The attorney’s office added outrageous fees and additional costs to include fees and default for the new upcoming (2017) assessment which was not yet due. The attorney’s office said that we could not speak to the HOA manager concerning the matter until we paid all monies due. To avoid further costs and fees, we sent in (before the deadline) the amount stated that we owed (with which we disagreed) minus the attorney’s fee for a default on the new assessment that was not yet due. (We sent a separate check for the new assessment amount, as advised). The attorney’s office rejected the payments sent in, added additional interest, late fees and default fee and also filed a pending foreclosure document. We filed a complaint with the HOA BOD but have not heard anything from them. Where do we go next?
Tomball – 2017 – A registered nurse writes 4/4/17: I am dealing with my HOA placing a lien on my home due to my HOA fees not being paid. They have completely harassed me while refusing to take my payments. Is there any help out there?
Nacona – 2017 – In our situation, the multi-lot owners have rigged the voting system to get one vote per lot, BUT these multi-lot owners don’t pay on all of their lots. One property owner has 746 lots and gets 746 votes, but pays on only 10 lots. This system has drastically decreased our association revenue and the management keeps trying to increase our maintenance fees. There are 2 Convicted felons (have documents) managing our HOA. We did not choose either one of them. The general manager is a federal convicted felon of Medicare/Medicaid fraud throughout most of the ’90’s and served in a California penitentiary. He knows exactly how to “cook the books” to send only what he wants us to know.(our financial reports are very general and vague.) The other felon has 3 felonies, mostly drug related .
We need a law that prohibits felons from managing financial affairs of HOA’s. There is a state law for felony board members who serve on a board. We need this law to apply to managers also.
Houston – 2012-2015 – I did research on our HOA for the period January 1, 2012 through July 31, 2015, and during that period 51 law suits were filed against our homeowners. The suits sought to collect a total of $11,946.72. The requested attorney fees were $153,000.00. I am a retired accountant and can provide details.
Leander – 2017 – I have had to file suit against my HOA for egregious fines filed against me weeks after I closed on the house for a landscaping design they approved. Currently in litigation. (1/5/17)
Dickinson – 2016 – Thought $514 dues had been rolled into refinance. It was not. When owner tried to pay, not allowed to because it had been sent to a collection law firm, and sum was now more than $4,000. Not allowed to pay dues and now demand is for $8500.00 on $1,000. Debt that owner has tried to pay many times. On 12/1/16, a summary judgment demanded $9,058 for $1400. of debt and $7500. attorney’s fees.
San Antonio – 2017 – My HOA charges $20. late fee each month owner is behind plus interest.
Houston – 2017 – I spent $22,500. improving my driveway appreciated by my neighbors and myself but because I did not know to ask permission to improve my property I am facing $20,000 fines, injunctions, and court battles. I feel I am living in a tyrannical society.
Rockwall – 2016 – My daughter got behind in her HOA payments and owed $500. which has turned into just under $7,000. She sent a check for $2,000. and planned to send her tax return of $1,900. The lawyer said they had not agreed to any terms and returned her payment and she is facing foreclosure.
Dallas – 2014 – The property management company keeps billing homeowners for extra fees of $1,200. and $800. for no legitimate reason and are now billing all homeowners for a major office fire $800. What agency controls these HOAs, management companies, and attorneys?
Houston – 2017 – .My HOA changed hands with a new owner that has about 80% of the units and other homeowners having the remaining 20 %. The new owner wants to make the mid-rise building in Houston an all rental building. At a recent 2017 meeting the new owner increased the HOA dues about 230 % from the original dues . He stated that the building needs major rework. That same work was done 4 years earlier at a cost of $1 million dollars or more.
Frisco – 2016 – Involved are multiple documented instances of fiscal malfeasance and willful gross negligence related to debit card abuse, check fraud, self-compensation, commingling of funds, bid rigging, illegal use of undocumented workers (tax fraud), favors to friends, budget manipulation, whistle-blower retaliation, electoral fraud, and outright theft.
Mission – 2017 – HOA may communicate, but for every single notice that they send. We will be charged with a lot of money on fines and fees. They charge more than a bank when you fail to make your payments on time.
San Antonio – 2015 – Navy veteran paid his mortgage but returned to San Antonio to find a letter to vacate his home in 11 days. The $900 he owed in HOA dues turned into $15,000 in legal fees fighting the HOA.
Kingwood – 2016 – We have a blatant violation of board election laws, and this has occurred twice. In addition, the management firm wants over $400 for individuals to review records.
Flower Mound – 2016 – I was only six months delinquent when the HOA put a lien on my house. The attorney stands to collect over $3500.00 in attorney fees for an $840.00 outstanding liability.
Austin – 2015 – Uncle of property owner who had the owner’s proxy and POA to represent his nephew at a board meeting was called a “criminal trespasser”, was arrested, placed in a squad car and taken to jail where he was finger printed, mug shot taken, booked in for criminal trespass and locked up for three nights and two days. During his jail confinement he was strip searched by two men and a woman. Ultimately the wrongful criminal trespass charge was dismissed by a judge on May 7, 2016.
Travis County – 2017 – POA initiated foreclosure proceedings when owner owed less than $80. in assessments but over $2100. in attorney fees, court costs, and related expenses.
San Antonio – 2011-2012 – Embattled San Antonio Ventura HOA homeowners finally got justice. A series of disputes began when the former HOA president shut residents out of their own board meetings in November 2008 and, with the aid of her selected attorney, chose to sue 8 homeowners rather than meet with residents. Legal costs to the HOA in excess of $200,000 ensued over the next two years as residents refused to be silenced until the court intervened in October 2010.
In a trial that began December 10, 2011, the jury got the case at 3:30, Friday, June 21, 2012, and came back with a verdict at 7:00. Both the former board president and the attorney were found guilty of breach of fiduciary duty with $208,000 in damages to the Association. The attorney was hit with an additional $50,000 in exemplary damages.
Jury members said the breach of fiduciary duty verdict was a no brainer. They say the haggling came in deciding what to award Ventura.
Houston – 2013 – We are being harassed by our HOA. We have paid over $14,000 in the past eight years to various attorneys, including over $10,000 to the HOA attorney for a missed 2010 $375 HOA payment. We have now 10/4/12 received another bill stating we are in violation of:
Chimney damaged in Hurricane Ike (we fixed and have receipts from supplies purchased. It was fixed 3 days after receipt of letter from HOA.
Trash can on side of house.
Basketball goal in front driveway. (We gave it away the day after receipt of letter.)
Thirty years of HOA laws have wreaked havoc on Texas homeowners. The above stories are a very small sampling of the many thousands who have suffered HOA abuse. Please pass HB 3528/SB 2234 to help Texas homeowners. Thank you.
HOA Reform Coalition of Texas
Link to Letter
HOA’s Relentless Assault on Texas Homesteads
An Open Letter to Texas Legislators and Texas Homeowners
By Beanie Adolph[1]
Every legislative session, Texas legislators have to consider new HOA laws and work through numerous committee meetings and panels. Why does this keep happening? Why has past legislation not resolved the HOA issue?
The sources of these legislative requests are two-fold. One source is the HOA Industry’s constant requests for more ways to take money and power from homeowners, but pleas also come from homeowners who have lost significant rights of privacy and control and have become subject to fines, fees, expanding deed restrictions, and foreclosure. Texas homeowners, in single-family, condos, or townhomes, need just laws that include open meetings and open records, repeal of Property Code Section 5.006, and an end to fines and foreclosures.
Some of the major legal events that allow a Texas HOA to exercise its power over homeowners:
1983 – A new HOA weapon – attorney fees
In 1980, a lawsuit between an HOA and a Texas homeowner was on an even playing field with respect to attorney fees – i.e., each party paid its own attorney fees. Today, and in fact, since 1983, a new law[2] granted to a Texas HOA a powerful weapon against a homeowner – the right to recover the HOA’s attorney fees while the homeowner has no complementary right.[3]
1987 – Loss of the homestead protection against HOA foreclosure
In 1980, the Texas Constitutional homestead protection prevented an HOA from foreclosing on a home. Today, and in fact, since a Texas Supreme Court decision in 1987,[4] the Constitutional homestead protection is ignored for all HOA liens for assessments. There was no statewide election on an amendment to the Texas Constitution on whether to eliminate the homestead protection. There was no legislative vote on a new law to eliminate the homestead protection, with the accompanying committee hearings and ultimate governor signature. There was not even a court hearing where Texas homeowners in general or even one Texas homeowner presented arguments against the loss of the homestead protection. Texas homeowners lost their homestead protection in a Texas Supreme Court 3-2 decision, that reversed “judgments upholding the homestead protection by the trial court and the court of appeals”, where only the HOA had an attorney and only the HOA presented arguments. No one argued for the Texas homeowners.
Now, Texas HOAs file thousands of foreclosure actions every year, causing many Texas homeowners either to abandon their homes or to lose their homes at foreclosure sale. HOA attorneys and HOA management companies reap untold profits every year from these foreclosure actions – all taken from Texas homeowners.
1995 – The HOA industry’s special focus on Houston
In 1980, without the consent of the homeowner, a Texas home could never be subjected to an HOA. Today, and in fact, since 1995, a 1995 law[5] allows an HOA in Harris, Galveston, Brazoria, and Montgomery Counties to be forced on a nearby Texas homeowner without the homeowner’s consent. A Texas homeowner can own a home outright for forty years, and then, suddenly, without the homeowner’s consent, the homeowner can be subject to mandatory HOA dues, HOA rules that control the use and appearance of the home, and the risk of HOA fines and foreclosure. After 1995, foreclosure filings in Harris County rose from below 500 in 1990 to about 2200 in 2007. In Harris County from 1985 to 2007, HOA foreclosure filings totaled 25, 726.
Below is a summary of some of the requests by the HOA Industry that were granted over the years. This does not include many other requests that have not been granted. These bills have been filed for certain areas defined by county populations and/or adjacent counties – not by name. There are 253 counties in Texas. By 2010, five counties had over 1,000,000 people; the smallest had 112. The general public does not know all county populations, but each legislator certainly knows those in his/her district, and can quickly determine if a bill will affect the district.
Session HOA Industry requests granted by the Texas Legislature
1983[6] Give HOAs the right to recover attorney fees even in small disputes, but do not give that right to the homeowner
1985[7] Give HOAs the right to create and modify deed restrictions without the approval of all homeowners
1987[8] Expand the HOA right to create and modify deed restrictions without approval of homeowners to more counties
Allow county attorneys to enforce deed restrictions
Reverse existing law that narrowly limited deed restrictions so that now deed restrictions will be given a broad interpretation (when in doubt, the HOA wins)
Reverse existing law that did not presume deed restrictions were reasonable – so that now a deed restriction is presumed to be reasonable and the homeowner must prove that a deed restriction is “arbitrary, capricious, and discriminatory”
Reverse existing law to now allow an HOA to sue to enforce a deed restriction even if the formation documents do not grant that right
Reverse existing law to now allow an HOA to recover up to $200 per day in “civil damages” for each deed restriction violation
1995[9] Give HOAs power to force an HOA on any homeowner
Give HOAs power to create architectural rules and other rules without consent of all homeowners
Give HOAs power to create and modify deed restrictions without an opt out right for dissenting homeowners
Allow deed restrictions to continue even after replatting (for counties over 65,000)
1997[10] Do not let homeowners restrict the rights of the developer or architectural control committee UNLESS the developer or architectural control committee agrees
For one specific subdivision in Harris and Galveston Counties, allow the HOA to extend the assessments by a majority vote
1999[11] Protect an HOA from any penalty for failing to provide title certificates and other documents to a homeowner
Allow an HOA to charge fees for documents that a homeowner is entitled to see
2001[12] Protect the HOA from any liability for failing to disclose to purchasers that an HOA exists or that a management company is engaged
Allow an HOA to charge fees for any homeowner to see records
Allow an HOA to hide attorney communications from the homeowners
Allow an HOA to close real deliberations in board meetings to exclude homeowners
2003 Expand Chapter 204
Before 2005 Expand the right to create and modify deed restrictions without the approval of all homeowners to any city with more than 100,000 people
2005[13] Expand the right to create and modify deed restrictions without the approval of all homeowners to all areas of any county next to Houston or Dallas
2007[14] Give civic associations in the Houston area architectural control rights
Overcome the law against perpetuitues and give HOAs a way to make deed restrictions last forever.
Give HOAs a way to modify deed restrictions that do not allow modification.
Give HOAs a way to make it very difficult for homeowners to see records and allow HOAs to charge fees for letting a homeowner see records.
Allow HOAs outside Houston and many HOAs in Houston to bar a homeowner from voting in an HOA election by citing the homeowner for violations OR by simply claiming that the homeowner owes assessments, fees, or fines (including attorneys fees).
Change Chapter 204 to allow a specific subdivision in Galveston County to override limits on the HOA’s power to create, modify and extend deed restrictions
2009[15] Change Chapter 204 to allow an HOA to modify or amend deed restrictions even where the express language of the restriction or the formation documents precludes modification or amendment
Reverse prior law so that deed restrictions that allow for an extension are now deemed to allow for unlimited extensions
Expand the right to create and modify deed restrictions without the approval of all homeowners to certain gated communities
Give HOAs even more protection for failure to record certificates identifying management companies
2011[16] Let HOAs continue to apply homeowner assessment payments first to attorney fees, charges, costs, and damages (so long as HOAs do not call it a fine) and therefore continue to foreclose for debts that are not normal assessment debt
Give HOAs more time and more reasons to delay providing resale certificates and other documents for a purchase and allow the HOAs to charge a fee for the certificates and documents
Allow HOAs to regulate rain barrels, rain harvesting devices, solar panels and roofing materials, the American flag, and religious displays
2013[17] Further limit the homeowner’s right to display an American flag
Link to paper
[1] Beanie Adolph is associated with hoadata.org and a director of HOA Reform Coalition of Texas
[2] Texas Property Code Section 5.006.
[3] The statute generally allows only the first party to file the suit to recover attorney fees.
[4] In the 1987 Texas Supreme Court Inwood decision, three majority justices (against two dissenting justices — Justices Mauzy and Gonzalez) held that the Texas Constitutional homestead protection did not protect a homeowner from foreclosure by an HOA for delinquent assessments, reversing judgments upholding the homestead protection by the trial court and the court of appeals. Justice Mauzy recommended in his dissent in Inwood:
If the Constitution is to be amended to destroy or weaken an individual’s homestead exemption, it should be done as prescribed by the Constitution in article XVII, section 1. What is required is passage of a *642 proposed amendment by at least 100 affirmative votes of the members of the House of Representatives and at least twenty-one affirmative votes of the members of the Senate, and a majority vote of all the people of this State who choose to vote at a public election held for that purpose. TEX. CONST. Art. XVII, § 1 (1845, amended 1972). A strict construction of our Constitution requires this result. I would require no less.
[5] Texas Property Code Chapter 204.
[6] Property Code Section 5.006
[7] Texas Property Code Chapter 201. The statute allows creation of new deed restrictions by 50% approval and modification of existing restrictions by 75% approval. However, an owner can affirmatively opt out of a new deed restriction under Chapter 201.
[8] Property Code Chapter 202; Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 712.
[9] Property Code Chapter 204; Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 1040. House Bill 2152 passed on the third reading May 27, 1995. The bill was then sent to the Senate. Senator Gallegos moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that H.B. 2152 be placed on its third reading and final passage. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0. The bill was read third time and was passed by a viva voce vote. The Senate passed the bill May 27, 1995. The bill was enrolled May 28, 1995, and sent to the Governor May 29, 1995.
[10] Property Code Chapter 201.0051; Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1249.
[11] Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1198.
[12] Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 926.
[13] Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1004 (H.B. 638).
[14] Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 711 (H.B. 2218), now 204.011(d); Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1367 (H.B. 3674); Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 767 (HB 3518) now 204.003(b) and (c).
[15] Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), now 204.003(d); Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 821 (S.B. 1672); Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 148 (S.B. 1919).
[16] Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1282 (H.B. 1228); Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1142 (H.B. 1821); Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 263 (H.B. 1278).
[17] Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1389 (H.B. 680).
How can this happen in Texas?
Many Texas homeowners who face loss of their home or fines from an HOA ask:
How can this happen in America?
The short answer is that, since the early 1980s, commercial interests – primarily HOA attorneys and HOA management companies (the “HOA Industry”)[2] – have worked to change Texas laws to allow the HOA Industry to make yet more money from Texas homeowners. Every legislative session, these commercial interests have lobbyists trying to convince Texas legislators to grant more power to the HOA Industry. Since at least the early 1980s, Texas homeowners have lost significant rights of privacy and control, and have become subject to fines, other money judgments, injunctions which control their lives and homes, and foreclosure. This assault, authorized largely in secret, reflects power given to HOAs without voter approval or even voter knowledge. For too many homeowners it is the devastating loss of home and savings.
From the first time an attorney is involved, the stakes for the homeowner change. The HOA attorney fees add up quickly, usually exceeding the original dispute cost. The longer the suit continues, the bigger the financial risk for the Texas homeowner, but not for the HOA. This one change has forced thousands of Texas homeowners to capitulate in disputes with HOAs because a dispute over an oil spill or a basketball goal just is not worth the risk of thousands of dollars in attorneys’ fees.
In 1980, without the consent of the homeowner, a Texas home could never be subjected to an HOA. Today, and in fact, since 1995, a 1995 law[6] allows an HOA in Harris, Galveston, Brazoria, and Montgomery Counties to be forced on a nearby Texas homeowner without the homeowner’s consent. A Texas homeowner can own a home outright for forty years, and then, suddenly, without the homeowner’s consent, the homeowner can be subject to mandatory HOA dues, HOA rules that control the use and appearance of the home, and the risk of HOA fines and foreclosure.
In 1980, a Texas home could never be subjected to new deed restrictions without the homeowner’s consent. Today, and in fact, since 1995, in that same Houston area, that same 1995 law allows an unlimited number of new HOA deed restrictions to be added without a homeowner’s consent.
In 1980, a Texas HOA had only the powers expressly listed in a formation document – powers agreed upon by every homeowner in the HOA. Today, and in fact, since 1995, that same 1995 law grants to a Texas HOA in the four Houston area counties not only its expressly listed powers but also many unidentified additional powers that the HOA may think “necessary and proper” or implied.[7]
In 1980, Texas HOAs generally did not charge homeowners any fees, and in fact, many HOA dues were not mandatory. Today, and in fact, since 1995, that same 1995 law and other more recent laws allow an HOA to charge resale certificate fees, document copy fees, collection fees, inspection fees, violation enforcement fees, transfer fees, and many other fees that an HOA or management company or HOA attorney can dream up. The potential list of fees has no end. HOA attorneys and management companies now earn millions of dollars in revenue from fines and fees charged to homeowners.[8]
The HOA industry won all these new powers by enactment in 1995 of Texas Property Code Chapter 204. The Legislature passed this new law at the 11th hour on the last day of the session,[9] on a voice vote, rules suspended twice,[10] absent public knowledge or media attention. The HOA industry wrote the 1995 bill as a “bracket bill”, i.e., a bill bracketed to a particular, but unnamed geographic area defined only by population (in 1995, just Harris and Galveston Counties). When a bill applies only to a limited geographic area, legislators who are not from that area often pay no attention to the bill or give deference to lawmakers from the specified area. Obviously, the effects of this bill have continued and expanded across the state.
The effects of these many legal changes across the state
The result of this thirty-plus year assault on homeowner rights has been catastrophic for many Texas homeowners. Most Texas home buyers have little choice but to buy a home subject to an HOA. HOA foreclosures have exploded. HOA fines and fees have multiplied.
After 1995, foreclosure filings in Harris County rose from below 500 in 1990 to about 2200 in 2007.[11] In Harris County from 1985 to 2007, HOA foreclosure filings totaled 25,726.
HOA foreclosures in Harris County adversely affect poorer homeowners.[12] The vast majority of HOA foreclosure filings are against lower income homeowners as shown by the table below for 1985-2001 (with 2001 home values).
Many homeowners threatened with foreclosure have little chance to pay off the thousands of dollars in attorney fees that are demanded early in these cases. This has led many homeowners just to abandon their homes.
[2] Developers on occasion also align with the HOA Industry.
If the Constitution is to be amended to destroy or weaken an individual’s homestead exemption, it should be done as prescribed by the Constitution in article XVII, section 1. What is required is passage of a proposed amendment by at least 100 affirmative votes of the members of the House of Representatives and at least twenty-one affirmative votes of the members of the Senate, and a majority vote of all the people of this State who choose to vote at a public election held for that purpose. TEX. CONST. Art. XVII, § 1 (1845, amended 1972). A strict construction of our Constitution requires this result. I would require no less.
[7] Texas Property Code Section 204.01
[8] In a typical arrangement, a management company contracts with an HOA at below-market rates and makes its profit through fines and fees charged to homeowners. The HOA and the management company benefit at the expense of the homeowner.
[9] http://www.lrl.state.tx.us/legis/billsearch/actions.cfm?legSession=74-0&billtypeDetail=HB&billNumberDetail=2152&billSuffixDetail=&startRow=1&IDlist=&unClicklist=&number=100#
[10] House Bill 2152 passed on the third reading May 27, 1995. The bill was then sent to the Senate. Senator Gallegos moved that Senate Rule 7.18 and the Constitutional Rule requiring bills to be read on three several days be suspended and that H.B. 2152 be placed on its third reading and final passage. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0. The bill was read third time and was passed by a viva voce vote. The Senate passed the bill May 27, 1995. The bill was enrolled May 28, 1995, and sent to the Governor May 29, 1995. Texas 1995 Session from January 10 to May 29. http://www.lrl.state.tx.us/scanned/Senatejournals/74/05271995_81_3500.pdf
[11] The graphic is based on information from HOADATA.ORG.
[12] This graphic is also from HOADATA.
2017 is fast approaching and that means the Texas Legislature will meet for its 85th session. The regular session begins January 10, 2017, and ends May 29, 2017 – 140 days.
In preparation for the new session, the House Business and Industry Committee held a public Interim Hearing on June 8, 2016 – invited testimony only. Charge #4, which concerned Home Owner Associations, was:
Examine the regulatory powers of property owners associations and the procedures available to home owners when an association restricts individual or property rights.
Review current best practices to help clarify the balance of property rights, transparency in governance, and the best interests of property owners in the state.
The Committee included the following representatives:
Rep. René O. Oliveira (Chair)
Rep. Ron Simmons (Vice Chair)
Rep. Nicole Collier (did not attend the hearing)
Rep. Allen Fletcher
Rep. Matt Rinaldi
Rep. Ramon Romero, Jr.
Rep. Jason Villalba
The four witnesses were:
CAI/TCAA witnesses Mike Walker and Marta Gore.
Attorney Gregory Cagle stated that he represented both POAs and homeowners adverse to their POAs.
Attorney David Kahne stated that he represented homeowners adverse to their POAs.
Texas homeowners must unite to demand their rights which have been taken from them over the past 30+ years. The HOA Reform Coalition is waiting on the results of the November 8, 2016, election, to learn names of all the members of the 2017 Texas House and Senate.
Last October, the Coalition held a workshop to gather input for this upcoming legislative session. The issues that were most important to those in attendance were:
Require boards to read/follow Governing Documents and require education
Enforce laws for POAs/HOAs, management companies, and attorneys
Establish a regulatory body (possibly elected) over POAs
Expand HOA laws to Condos/Townhomes
Provide a mechanism to recover attorney fees – mandatory
Several other concerns were brought up during this workshop which the Coalition plans to present during this coming session. The plight of those who live in POAs has too long been ignored.
The Coalition needs Texas homeowners to contact their state Senators and Representatives regarding their own problems and when their support or opposition is needed for proposed bills. The Coalition will send periodic emails during the coming session to alert you to various bills that will need your support or opposition.
Let 2017 be the Year of the Texas Homeowner!
Beanie Adolph– Director
Whew! What a few weeks this has been. Heavy rains. Flash floods. Tornados. And yet we did meet for the HOA Reform Fall Conference on Saturday, October 24. Despite the many last-minute cancellations, some members managed to travel from San Antonio, Austin, and even from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Good work was accomplished and we had an opportunity to honor Mary Lou Durham who was most helpful in homeowner successes at this past session.
Attorney David Kahne presented a review of the new Texas Legislation which is now available on his website http://texashoas.org/. David and Nancy then discussed preparation for the 2017 legislative session which was followed by members ranking the issues. Their choices are being studied and will be discussed over the next months.
Attorney Bill Davis arrived from the Austin area to explain “The Not-So-Omnipotent HOA – Chapter 1”. Bill has found there are so-called HOAs which exert powers not rightfully theirs.
David and Beanie then described some national issues covered by activists. Shu Bartholomew, who has a weekly radio show, has also established a website Shu@fromthehoatrenches.com and invites homeowners from across the nation to tell their stories. Rodney Gray’s documentary feature film, The HOAX, was screened in downtown Dallas on October 18. Jan Bergemann has the Florida website http://www.ccfj.net Attorney Evan McKenzie is a recognized national authority on HOA issues. His book, PRIVATOPIA revealed the background and intent of the HOA/CAI Industry.
There was strong support at the Conference for single-issue bills, which have been on the homeowner agenda for over a decade. Homeowners prefer single issue bills but inevitably an HOA Omnibus bill includes our issues. Most single-issue bills have no traction and don’t make it out of committee. In this session one bill HB 971, filed by Rep. Dwayne Bohac would confirm officers and directors of pre-TUCA condos (created before 1994) the same fiduciary duty towards the members as applies to condos created under TUCA (created after 1993). This bill required the Officers and Directors to affirm they had read all of the documents and would enforce them. Now we know that all homeowners are expected to have read all of their documents. When cited for a violation, owners are told, you must know the rules, yet here when the “rulers” are told they must know the rules, the bill dies in Calendars because of fierce opposition. The HOA Reform Coalition vigorously supported the bill.
A similarity can be noted here with Attorney Bill Davis’ issue with HOAs which have not adhered to the state HOA requirements yet have been demanding homeowners’ compliance with CC&R’s. “Do as I say, not as I do.”
Another single-issue bill was HB 1335, sponsored by Rep. Gutierrez at the request of The Texas Family Council. HB 1335 would have put a $500 cap on legal fees for which the HOA could demand reimbursement from the homeowner. There is currently NO cap on legal fees in a judicial foreclosure. HB 1335 was referred to Business and Industry and never got out of committee.
The homeowner scene at this point was very bleak although Attorney David Kahne in negotiations with industry representatives, encouraged by Governor Abbott’s office and Senator West, had modified the bill regarding:
Open Meetings 209.00591; Running for director 209.00593; Voting, 209.0058 Also, 209.00592 absentee owner voting rights; Notice of violations 209.006; Priority of Payments.
Go to Attorney Kahne’s website http://texashoas.org/ for full information.
Senator West’s bill SB 1168 (co-sponsored by Rep. Villalba in the House HB 2797) was sailing through with a couple of frightening possibilities. We had asked and been denied the rule for certified mail notice as well as the right of a candidate to have a monitor observe ballot counting.
On May 23, when SB 1168 was presented to the House of Representatives, Rep. Bohac stepped forward and offered Amendment #5 to strike “verified” and insert “certified”. Rep. Villalba moved to table but his motion failed. Certified mail has been the gold standard for mail providing assurance of delivery. Amendment #5 was adopted.
Then Rep. Bohac offered AMENDMENT #6 which provided that each candidate may name one person to observe the counting of the ballots provided that this does not entitle any observer to see the name of the person who cast the ballot, and that any disruptive observer may be removed. The industry had vigorously opposed these two amendments. Amendment #6 was adopted. We already have heard of the law being used to secure observers that enable election of pro-homeowner directors.
Rep. Doug Miller then proposed Amendment #7 stating that a person may not vote in a POA election unless the person is subject to a dedicatory instrument governing the association through which the association exercises its authority. Amendment #7 was adopted. Three homeowner amendments had passed.
Then the bill went back to the Senate. The Senate concurred in the House amendments. SB 1168 was signed by the governor on June 18, 2015, and became effective on September 1, 2015.
Our Coalition is hoping the legislators are becoming aware of the injustice that was perpetrated on Texas homeowners by Property Code 204 and subsequent laws. Total power was given to HOA boards with no accountability. A homeowner’s only recourse is a costly lawsuit, so beneficial to the CAI/HOA attorneys.
Legislative Session Update – June 2015
HOA BILLS PASSED BY THE 84th TEXAS LEGISLATURE
Below is a list of the bills that have been passed concerning HOAs. Later we hope to analyze the new laws and their possible effects. Bills that are passed by the legislature are sent to the Governor with these three options:
Sign, and the bill becomes law.
Veto, and the bill does not become law.
Does not sign and the bill becomes law on the date stated in the bill.
You may click on the bill number to obtain a complete copy of the final bill. Also indicated below is the effective date of the bill. Those that were signed by the governor are so indicated.
HB 745 – Bohac (Uses -Street Signs) Without signature – Effective immediately
HB 939 – Dale (Uses -Generators) Signed – Effective immediately
HB 1072 – Thompson (Govern – Board Qual.) Without signature – Effective 9-1-2015
HB 1455 – King (Condo Litigation) Signed – Effective 9-1-2015
HB 3089 – Galindo (Hi-Rise Sprinklers) Without signature – Effective 9-1-2015
SB 862 – Birdwell (Election – Voting) Signed – Effective 9-1-2015
SB 864 – Birdwell (Election – ballot) Signed – Effective immediately
SB 1168 – West (Omnibus – SF HOAs) – Signed – Effective 9-1-2015
SB 1626 – Rodriguez (Solar Devices) – Signed – Effective 9-1-2015
SB 1852 – Nichols (Documents – Amend) Without signature – Effective immediately
HB 2489 – Leach (Rental Restrictions) Signed Effective immediately.
Beanie Adolph – Director Nancy Kozanecki – Assistant Director
It’s Time to Fight
Homeowners had no warning. Homeowners didn’t surrender. Quietly and without fanfare, the Texas legislature took away our property rights and gave them to the HOA Industry: the lawyers who run foreclosure factories, property managers who charge us for their own irresponsible management, and boards that would deny us liberty in our own homes.
Too often, homeowners only learn of the HOA Industry control when they get hit by exorbitant and unlimited attorney fees and fines, liens, and foreclosures, or when a cabal takes over their community, frustrates fair voting, meets secretly, and hides records.
Homeowners want an end to HOA abuse. Now is the time for better laws, in areas such as:
Fair elections
By-Laws and CC&R (deed restriction) changes by member vote only
All key documents, including financial and history of lawsuits, on the web for easy access
State Agency Oversight – independent of the HOA Industry
Member approval required for foreclosure
Yet, even as HOAs increase their control of owners’ daily lives, the HOA industry opposes any change, any regulation labeling it “government control”. They have it exactly backwards. The HOA is the out-of-control agency. We want to end bad statutes that give excessive power to invasive lawyers, property managers, and boards. Our goal is to restore fundamental constitutional rights – to allow all members to have a voice in self-governance and to promote harmony rather than division in communities.
Our goal can only be achieved by the “power of the people”. Texas homeowners must unite in their neighborhoods to reclaim their rights denied by the HOAs. They must demand their representatives in the Texas Senate and House truly represent them and not the HOA lobbyists.
The HOA Industry opposition is always fierce, instilling fear of change. The wanna-be overseers enjoy their power and control and testify at legislative hearings how wonderful HOA life is. Those who rule do have a wonderful life, but they ignore the serious overreaching. The HOA industry is living on your money. Reclaim your rights and your money. Tell us what laws you want changed. Have your neighborhood group ally with the HOA Reform Coalition today!
Please give us your name and contact information so that we can send you alerts from time to time. United with other Texas Homeowners, we can reclaim homeowners’ rights. Click this link Tell Us About Your HOA
If you want to know who represents you, click here!
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CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com, who appears each Friday at 4:35pm on Star 96.7 FM (Joliet, Illinois) during the Eddie Volkman Show, will participant further with Eddie on a April 26th Streaming Movie Special with the theme of “Comfort Films” to watch during the pandemic quarantine.
Film News: 2019 Tribeca Film Festival Opens with ‘The Apollo’ on Apr. 24 at Apollo Theater
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NEW YORK CITY – The 18th edition of the Tribeca Film Festival will open with a love letter to a New York City Harlem neighborhood icon. The legendary Apollo Theater will screen the Opening Night film, “The Apollo,” on April 24th, 2019. This documentary chronicles the unique history and contemporary legacy of this New York City landmark, and kicks off the two week festival, Wednesday, April 24th through Sunday, May 5th.
Film News: 2018 Tribeca Film Festival Opens with ‘Love, Gilda’
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NEW YORK CITY – The 17th edition of the Tribeca Film Festival will open with a truly New York-centric celebration. Live from the Beacon Theatre on April 18th, 2018, will be “Love, Gilda.” This documentary on the life of “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) superstar Gilda Radner kicks off the two week festival, April 18th through April 29th.
Film News: Chicago Spotlight on 2017 CIMMfest From Nov. 9-12
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CHICAGO – The fall movie season continues in Chicago with one of the best movie-music-party celebrations of the year. CIMMfest – the Chicago International Movie & Music Festival – is back for its 9th year, and promises another blast of great sounds and movies about those sounds, in all genres.
Film News: Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival
Clive Davis The Soundtrack of Our Lives
NEW YORK CITY – HollywoodChicago.com is New York City bound, as Writer and Editorial Coordinator Patrick McDonald reports on the first week of the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival from April 20th through April 25th. For a Festival overview, click here.
Entertainment News: 6 Things to Do April 16-17 at 2016 CIMMfest
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CHICAGO – The hottest two days of the 2016 CIMMfest – the Chicago International Music & Movies Festival – is of course on the last two weekend days. After conferring their Baadasssss Award to Documentarian Gordon Quinn of Kartemquin Films on Friday, April 15th, it’s time for the Saturday/Sunday blitz to begin.
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How Can the CARES Act Help Me During COVID-19?
As 2021 opens, it’s safe to say the COVID-19 pandemic is still an active player in the lives of Americans – indeed, the lives of all global citizens. Vaccines are becoming more readily available but lives across the country have forever been changed as a result of the spread of this virus.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), COVID-19 is responsible for 334,000 deaths throughout the country and the hospitalizations of hundreds of thousands more. Despite shelter-in-place orders and economic restrictions around the country early in 2020, the spread continued. This eventually led to fundamental changes to our economy that resulted in a severe financial downturn for millions. The Pew Research Center reports 14 million Americans lost their jobs due to lay-offs and company restructuring with an additional 9 million who were previously out of the workforce searching for work.
Luckily, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was passed in late March of 2020 and, with it, came several relief options for struggling Americans.
Direct Family and Worker Assistance
You’ve probably already experienced one of the most obvious and popular sections of the CARES Act – a direct economic impact payment. This provision provided a single lump sum to each adult American in the country in the amount of $1,200 per person and $500 per child in a household, given your income was less than $99,000. Many Americans were grateful for this direct action, but the money ran out quickly with bills piling up and no other income coming in.
However, as of December 2020, a new wave of economic relief is on the way including a second direct payment to adults in the amount of $600 each. Although this has already been passed by Congress and signed into law, a single line item was sent back to Congress for a debate and vote which would increase the direct payment amount from $600 per adult to $2,000 per adult. At the time of this writing, the bill has seen immense support spanning both sides of the aisle with a pass in the House of Representatives and a vote imminent in the Senate.
The CARES Act also offered relief to small business owners who were impacted by the virus and subsequent economic downturn. As a provision of the act, business owners could apply for the Paycheck Protection Program loan (PPP loan) and/or an Economic Injury Loan to help pay for their business expenses, including paychecks for all their employees. Although the initial PPP loan application period has passed, another round of PPP loans could be available to struggling businesses very soon.
Don’t let the word “loan” scare you either. If you follow the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) guidelines when using your PPP funds, the entire sum may be forgivable.
Job Preservation
Unemployment has been one of the most difficult problems to tackle since the onset of the pandemic. With the CARES Act, though, job creators now have incentives to maintain and even grow their payroll, protecting jobs for Americans around the country. The CARES Act offers businesses a deferral on their payroll taxes, allowing them to utilize more of their payroll budget for ensuring paychecks go out to their employees. Similarly, employers can also receive a 50% credit on payroll wages up to $10,000. Other tax credits are also available for struggling businesses through the IRS.
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Physical aggression as biggest problem for journalists in Ukraine - Oksana Romaniuk's speech at the parliamentary hearing
The biggest problem for the journalists in Ukraine is physical aggression, as IMI Executive Director Oksana Romanyuk said in her speech at the parliamentary hearing on security of journalists in Ukraine on November 6. Among 208 incidents of violations of press freedom in Ukraine, 147 were the cases of physical aggression against the journalists, Romanyuk said.
“I will cite four categories of journalists who are targeted the mostly: first category, these are, naturally, the journalists who work in the area of Joint Forces Operation. Ukrainian journalists cannot work in the occupied territories and I want that the world community to get it.
There is any guarantee of physical security. Stanislav Aseyev, sentenced to 15 years in jail, was spoken about. Hundreds of journalists went away. Hundreds of mass media outlets have been shut down,. Hundreds of cases we have been recorded by us last years.
The second position is up to journalists investigators. I guess it is clear, attack are launched by those whom are criticized. Then, photographers and cameramen follow. These are the persons who are always at the tip of the spear. They are the first who get the hit at the actions of protest, at shooting of the reports. And, finally, these are the journalists in the regions. They have no one to hope for. Unfortunately, they have less resources than Kyiv journalists have.
Here is a full speech by the Executive Director of IMI Oksana Romanyuk:
“Dear journalists, dear MPs, dear representatives of the authorities and the international community! In fact, the issues of journalists' safety, the issue of freedom of speech are very specific things that need a strategic approach.
A strategic approach the authorities have to demonstrate. It has to be a vision. This should not be a tactical maneuver. Here we met, talked, and then went home. It should not be like this.
Since the beginning of the year, over the 10 months of this year, 208 journalists have suffered in Ukraine due to their professional activity. Security for me personally, this is issue is very sensible. I never said it publicly, but me myself - I went through the beating, the threats, the public pressure, the searches, the interrogations, and my laptop had been seized. Last year, the door to the IMI office was knocked out. I know how difficult it is when you don't have the strength to move on, when you lie down and you realize that you have to get up, because you realize that if it is not you, so who? For me, the support of my colleagues was very important and that is why the doors of the IMI office will always be open to journalists. We will get those bulletproof vests from under the end of the earth, we will find that money for treatment, but we will help our colleagues.
And that is why it is very high responsibility and accuracy for us to prepare the barometers of freedom of speech. This is a list of cases that our representatives gather in all regions of Ukraine. List of cases related to freedom of speech.
Of the 208 cases I named, 147 concerned physical aggression. As of today, physical aggression is the biggest problem for Ukrainian journalists.
I'll name the four categories of journalists who suffer the most. The first, of course, is the journalists working in the Joint Forces Operation area. Ukrainian journalists cannot work in the occupied territories and I want the international community to hear it.
There are no guarantees of physical security. They have already talked about Stanislav Aseyev, who was sentenced to 15 years. Hundreds of journalists have left, hundreds of media outlets have been closed, hundreds of cases we have recorded over the years.
In second place are investigative journalists. I think it is clear that they are being attacked by those whom they criticize. Then photographers and cameramen follow. These are the persons who are always at the tip of the spear. They are the first who get the hit at the actions of protest, at shooting of the reports. And, finally, these are the journalists in the regions. They have no one to hope for. Unfortunately, they have less resources than Kyiv journalists have.
Regions are the worst in terms of journalists' safety. Of course, these are occupied territories. Next is Kyiv and the Kyiv region. The second place in our anti-rating among the territories controlled by the Ukrainian authorities are Odessa region, and the third position is divided by Volyn and Dnipropetrovsk regions. I urge the authorities to pay a particular attention to these regions.
And three recommendations. The first is that a lot depends on the political elite, on the failures of the state administration. If there is political will, there will be investigations. This means that we need a systematic dialogue with law enforcement, with the judiciary. On a quarterly basis, IMI representatives in the regions meet with local investigators, and on a monthly basis, we send a list of cases to the police. But this is not enough for us. We need a top-level systematic dialogue. And now I am appealing to the law enforcement agencies to launch this dialogue, to get it working. And we also need to speak with the judiciary.
Second, we strongly oppose the politicization of the issue of freedom of expression and the safety of journalists. Sorry, but it is a specific issue, it concerns a specific security. No populism! No PR! Unfortunately, we see a lot of it, especially from pro-Russian politicians. And I want to say, "Stop!"
And third - mutual support of the journalists. Let's support each other. But let's support based on values, ethics, standards. Because today such odious politicians as Andriy Portnov name themselves journalists. It can't be that way. Therefore, we must unite with you around values and support one another. Thank you".
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This Mushroom Farmer in Bihar Makes Rs.1 Cr Annually, Pays Full Salaries to Employees During Lockdown
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Manorama Singh (Image courtesy: BBC Hindi)
When the nationwide lockdown was imposed a few months ago to contain the spread of Coronavirus, mushroom grower Manorama Singh from Lalganj, Bihar, knew that she needed to devise a plan to continue selling her produce. Manorama has 35 permanent employees and 70 people who work on a temporary basis. She knew that if she halted the sale of mushroom till the lockdown was lifted, her employees could end up starving.
Having fought against all odds to emerge as one of the biggest mushroom growers in Bihar, Manorama could not afford to twiddle her thumb. She says, “When the lockdown was announced, there were 500-600 kilos of mushroom growing in my laboratory every day. Before that, we used to send our mushrooms to Ranchi, Patna, Kolkata, Bokaro, and even Siliguri (West Bengal); but that stopped. I could not have terminated my staff, what would they have done?”
Also read: No Pay Cuts and Being Responsible for Weavers: How the Women Behind Suta are Keeping Their Business Afloat
Manorama then chanced upon an ingenious way to continue selling mushrooms. She arranged 5-6 auto-rickshaws, stuck colourful posters on them, and recorded an audio message elaborating on the nutritional benefits of mushrooms. She says, “We got permission from the local administration and went in the nearby villages in those autorickshaws to sell the mushrooms. My employees took all the necessary precautions and we managed to sell all the produce. I did not have to fire any of my employees or cut their salaries.”
At a time when the largest businesses across the country are laying employees off and shutting offices, this is no mean feat.
Manorama explains her strategies for achieving this, “We continued getting orders for mushroom spawns and compost from farmers in nearby villages (during the lockdown); but we didn’t know how to deliver them to our clients. So we sought requisite permissions and spoke to the local correspondents of Hindi newspapers and TV channels who were touring villages and districts in Bihar reporting about the Coronavirus crisis. The spawns would be loaded in the press vehicles and we stuck a note with details of my bank account so that they could transfer the payment. We coordinated with the journalists to ensure they did not have to travel even a kilometer extra for delivering the spawns.”
On days when there would be mushrooms left unsold, she would make pickles, preserves, and dried mushroom powder, which would get sold along with the next batches.
Manorama Singh at her mushroom farming facility
The Initial Hardships
With an annual turnover of approximately Rs 1 crore, Manorama employs 65 women as daily wagers. Under Manorama, farmers in nearby villages have learnt the nuances of mushroom farming too.
Till a few years ago, Manorama used to run an NGO that helps farmers avail government schemes and assists them with attending agricultural training programmes in Bihar and nearby states.
“Once we had sent a group of farmers to Dr. Rajendra Prasad Agricultural University in Pusa, Bihar to gain knowledge on mushroom farming,” she recollects.
When the farmers shared their experiences with Manorama, she was intrigued, and wanted to learn mushroom farming too . She says, “I tasted mushrooms for the first time in my life in 2009 at a hotel in Patna and fell in love with it. I first tried to grow mushrooms on my own. I planted 200 bags of mushrooms of which only ten turned out well and the rest was ruined. At that time a professor from Dr. Rajendra Prasad University was touring the village conducting sessions on farming methods. He agreed to organize a session on mushroom farming at my place and that triggered my interest.”
However, it took a while for Manorama to make her in-laws see eye-to-eye with her plans. She recalls, “My children had grown up and my responsibilities had reduced. When I proposed the idea, it was met with some resistance from my in-laws; but my husband was very supportive. I kept growing batches of mushrooms and fed my family and they could see my dedication. I have always had an interest in farming - my father was a skilled farmer and I used to accompany him to the fields regularly.”
Once she had managed to convince her in-laws of the viability of the business, Manorama enrolled for a course of mushroom farming at Dr. Rajendra Prasad University in Patna. She had to travel 70km (one way) every day for the course. Yet she even went on to train herself at the Directorate of Mushroom Research in Solan, Himachal Pradesh last year.
Manorama Singh with some of her employees
Laying the groundwork and attaining success
For Manorama, the next challenge was to develop a customer base for mushrooms in Lalganj and the nearby villages. She says, “Nobody in the villages knew of mushrooms. I started making mushroom chilly, mushroom Manchurian, mushroom kheer, and such stuff and distributing in the villages to create awareness. I would distribute packets of dried mushroom among the elderly and explain how this is an excellent source of protein. As people’s interests developed, I started conducting sessions on mushroom farming. Attendees would come off from far off villages and I would sell raw mushrooms and mushroom food items to them. That is how the business grew.”
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In 2015, Manorama was roped in by the Bihar government to visit villages and conduct sessions on mushroom farming. She recalls, “I had trained 3,200 farmers in just one week by going from village to village. We still impart training; now we get requests from farmers from different states. Even now, we are conducting sessions but we have reduced our batch size to maintain social distancing norms.”
Manorama received a grant of Rs 15 lakh from the government under the National Horticulture Mission in 2015, with which she built a lab and eight rooms for growing mushrooms. Ten more rooms are being built and thanks to the large air conditioners installed in these rooms, Manorama Singh cultivates mushrooms throughout the year.
In recognizance of Manorama’s stature as a changemaker, the district administration had appointed her as the district ambassador of Vaishali to spread awareness among voters for the Lok Sabha elections in 2019. She says, “There were life-size posters of me installed in the villages in the district. I would feel like a heroine. The respect and love I received, especially from the farming community, is something I will never forget.”
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(Edited by Athira Nair)
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Brightening & Moisturizing Vitamin C serum.
Uploaded by: cpmsan on 02/17/2019
Aqua, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Propylene Glycol, PEG-400, Glycerin, Sodium Citrate, Retinyl Palmitate, Methylparaben, Citric Acid,
Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexyl Cocoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Lecithin, Glycolipids, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum
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Fragrance and Essential Oil Free
Antioxidant: Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate
Cell-communicating ingredient: Retinyl Palmitate
Skin brightening: Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin-identical ingredient: Glycerin
Antioxidant: Sodium Metabisulfite
Buffering: Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide
Chelating: Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA
Emollient: Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexyl Cocoate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol
Emulsifying: Lecithin, Xanthan Gum
Moisturizer/humectant: Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethiconol, Caprylyl Glycol
Preservative: Methylparaben, Sodium Metabisulfite
Solvent: Aqua, Propylene Glycol, PEG-400, Cyclopentasiloxane
Surfactant/cleansing: Xanthan Gum
Viscosity controlling: Propylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum
Aqua solvent
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid antioxidant, skin brightening goodie
Propylene Glycol moisturizer/humectant, solvent, viscosity controlling 0, 0
PEG-400 solvent 0, 1
Glycerin skin-identical ingredient, moisturizer/humectant 0, 0 superstar
Sodium Citrate chelating, buffering
Retinyl Palmitate cell-communicating ingredient 1-3, 1-3
Methylparaben preservative 0, 0
Citric Acid buffering
Disodium EDTA chelating, viscosity controlling
Tocopheryl Acetate antioxidant 0, 0
Cyclopentasiloxane emollient, solvent
Dimethiconol emollient, moisturizer/humectant
Ethylhexyl Cocoate emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone emollient
Dimethicone emollient 0, 1
Lecithin emollient, emulsifying goodie
Glycolipids
Caprylyl Glycol moisturizer/humectant, emollient
Sodium Metabisulfite antioxidant, preservative
Carbomer viscosity controlling 0, 1
Potassium Hydroxide buffering
Xanthan Gum viscosity controlling, emulsifying, surfactant/cleansing
ElsheSkin Vitamin C Serum
Also-called: Water | What-it-does: solvent
Good old water, aka H2O. The most common skincare ingredient of all. You can usually find it right in the very first spot of the ingredient list, meaning it’s the biggest thing out of all the stuff that makes up the product.
It’s mainly a solvent for ingredients that do not like to dissolve in oils but rather in water.
Once inside the skin, it hydrates, but not from the outside - putting pure water on the skin (hello long baths!) is drying.
One more thing: the water used in cosmetics is purified and deionized (it means that almost all of the mineral ions inside it is removed). Like this, the products can stay more stable over time.
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid - goodie
Also-called: Form of Vitamin C, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbate, EAC | What-it-does: antioxidant, skin brightening
A very stable and promising form of the skincare superstar, Vitamin C. If you do not know why Vitamin C is such a big deal in skin care, you can catch up here. In short, Vitamin C has three proven magic abilities: antioxidant, collagen booster, and skin brightener. The problem, though, is that it's very unstable, turns brown and becomes ineffective in no time (after a few month) and the cosmetics industry is trying to come up with smart derivatives that are stable and have the magic properties of pure Vitamin C.
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid or EAC for short is an "etherified derivative of ascorbic acid" that consists of vitamin C and an ethyl group bound to the third carbon position. This makes Vitamin C very stable and soluble in both water and oil.
However, for a Vitamin C derivative to work it's not enough just to be stable, they also have to be absorbed into the skin and be converted there to pure Vitamin C. We have good news regarding the absorption: on top of manufacturer claims, there is some data (animal study) demonstrating in can get into the skin, and it seems to be better at it than Ascorbyl Glucoside, another vitamin C derivative.
Regarding conversion, we can cite only a manufacturers claim saying that EAC is metabolized in the skin into pure ascorbic acid (and the ascorbic acid content of EAC is very high - 86,4% - compared to the usual 50-60% Vitamin C content of other derivatives).
As for the three magic abilities of Vitamin C, we again mostly have only the manufacturer's claims, but at least those are very promising. EAC seems to have both an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect, and it's claimed to be able to boost the skin's collagen production. The strong point of EAC though is skin brightening. On top of manufacturer claims, there is also clinical in-vivo (tested on real people) data showing that 2% EAC can improve skin tone and whiten the skin.
Overall, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is a very promising but not a fully proven Vitamin C derivative. It's worth a try, especially if you are after Vitamin C's skin-brightening effects.
What-it-does: moisturizer/humectant, solvent, viscosity controlling | Irritancy: 0 | Comedogenicity: 0
It's a helper ingredient that improves the freeze-thaw stability of products
It's also a solvent, humectant and to some extent a penetration enhancer
It has a bad reputation among natural cosmetics advocates but cosmetic scientists and toxicology experts do not agree (read more in the geeky details section)
Read all the geeky details about Propylene Glycol here >>
What-it-does: emulsion stabilising, solvent | Irritancy: 0 | Comedogenicity: 1
Glycerin - superstar
Also-called: Glycerol | What-it-does: skin-identical ingredient, moisturizer/humectant | Irritancy: 0 | Comedogenicity: 0
A natural moisturizer that’s also in our skin
A super common, safe, effective and cheap molecule used for more than 50 years
Not only a simple moisturizer but knows much more: keeps the skin lipids between our skin cells in a healthy (liquid crystal) state, protects against irritation, helps to restore barrier
Effective from as low as 3% with even more benefits at higher concentrations up to 20-40% (around 10% is a good usability-effectiveness sweet spot)
High-glycerin moisturizers are awesome for treating severely dry skin
Read all the geeky details about Glycerin here >>
What-it-does: chelating, buffering
A little helper ingredient that is used to adjust the pH of the product. It also helps to keep products stay nice longer by neutralizing the metal ions in the formula (they usually come from water).
Also-called: Form of Retinoids | What-it-does: cell-communicating ingredient | Irritancy: 1-3 | Comedogenicity: 1-3
It's an ester form of vitamin A (retinol + palmitic acid) that belongs to the "retinoid family". The retinoid family is pretty much the royal family of skincare, with the queen being the FDA-approved anti-aging ingredient tretinoin. Retinol is also a very famous member of the family, but it's like Prince William, two steps away from the throne. Retinyl palmitate will be then little Prince George, quite far (3 steps) away from the throne.
By steps, we mean metabolic steps. Tretinoin, aka retinoic acid, is the active ingredient our skin cells can understand and retinyl palmitate (RP) has to be converted by our metabolic machinery to actually do something. The conversion is a 3 step one and looks like this:
retinyl palmitate --> retinol -- > retinaldehyde --> all-trans-retinoic acid
As we wrote in our lengthy retinol description the problem is that the conversion is not terribly effective. The evidence that RP is still an effective anti-aging ingredient is not very strong, in fact, it's weak. Dr. Leslie Baumann in her fantastic Cosmetic Dermatology book writes that RP is topically ineffective.
What's more, the anti-aging effectiveness is not the only questionable thing about RP. It also exibits questionable behaviour in the presence of UV light and was the center of a debate between the non-profit group, EWG (whose intentions are no doubt good, but its credibility is often questioned by scientists) and a group of scientists and dermatologists lead by Steven Q. Wang, MD, director of dermatologic surgery at Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre.
Dr. Leslie Baumann wrote a great review of the debate and summarized the research available about retinyl palmitate here. It seems that there is a study showing RP being photo protective against UVB rays but there is also a study showing RP causing DNA damage and cytotoxicity in association with UVA.
We think that the truth lies somewhere in the middle, and we agree with Dr. Baumann's conclusion: "sufficient evidence to establish a causal link between RP and skin cancer has not been produced. Nor, I’m afraid, are there any good reasons to recommend the use of RP". We would add especially during the day!
Bottom line: If you wanna get serious about retinoids, RP is not your ingredient (retinol or tretinoin is!). However, if you use a product that you like and it also contains RP, there is no reason to throw it away. If possible use it at night, just to be on the safe side.
What-it-does: preservative | Irritancy: 0 | Comedogenicity: 0
The most common type of feared-by-everyone-mostly-without-scientific-reason parabens. It's a cheap, effective and well-tolerated ingredient to make sure the cosmetic formula does not go wrong too soon.
Apart from the general controversy around parabens (we wrote about it more here), there is a 2006 in-vitro (made in the lab not on real people) research about methylparaben (MP) showing that when exposed to sunlight, MP treated skin cells suffered more harm than non-MP treated skin cells. The study was not done with real people on real skin but still - using a good sunscreen next to MP containing products is a good idea. (Well, in fact using a sunscreen is always a good idea. :))
What-it-does: buffering
Citric acid comes from citrus fruits and is an AHA. If these magic three letters don’t tell you anything, click here and read our detailed description on glycolic acid, the most famous AHA.
So citric acid is an exfoliant, that can - just like other AHAs - gently lift off the dead skin cells of your skin and make it more smooth and fresh.
There is also some research showing that citric acid with regular use (think three months and 20% concentration) can help sun-damaged skin, increase skin thickness and some nice hydrating things called glycosaminoglycans in the skin.
But according to a comparative study done in 1995, citric acid has less skin improving magic properties than glycolic or lactic acid. Probably that’s why citric acid is usually not used as an exfoliant but more as a helper ingredient in small amounts to adjust the pH of a formulation.
What-it-does: chelating, viscosity controlling
Super common little helper ingredient that helps products to remain nice and stable for a longer time. It does so by neutralizing the metal ions in the formula (that usually get into there from water) that would otherwise cause some not so nice changes. It is typically used in tiny amounts, around 0.1% or even less.
Also-called: Vitamin E Acetate | What-it-does: antioxidant | Irritancy: 0 | Comedogenicity: 0
It’s the most commonly used version of pure vitamin E in cosmetics. You can read all about the pure form here. This one is the so-called esterified version.
According to famous dermatologist, Leslie Baumann while tocopheryl acetate is more stable and has a longer shelf life, it’s also more poorly absorbed by the skin and may not have the same awesome photoprotective effects as pure Vit E.
What-it-does: emollient, solvent
A super commonly used 5 unit long, cyclic structured silicone that is water-thin and does not stay on the skin but evaporates from it (called volatile silicone). Similar to other silicones, it gives skin and hair a silky, smooth feel.
It's often combined with the non-volatile (i.e. stays on the skin) dimethicone as the two together form a water-resistant, breathable protective barrier on the skin without a negative tacky feel.
What-it-does: emollient, moisturizer/humectant
A thick, high molecular weight silicone that is usually diluted in another, lighter silicone fluid (like dimethicone or cyclopentasiloxane). The dimethiconol containing silicone blends leave a silky smooth, non-greasy film on the skin.
What-it-does: emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
A silicone fluid that gives a nonoily, easy to spread emolliency to the formulas. It is also used as a water repellent additive and to reduce the tackiness and stickiness of other ingredients. It also imparts gloss, softness and better manageability to hair.
What-it-does: emollient | Irritancy: 0 | Comedogenicity: 1
Probably the most common silicone of all. It is a polymer (created from repeating subunits) molecule and has different molecular weight and thus different viscosity versions from water-light to thick liquid.
As for skincare, it makes the skin silky smooth, creates a subtle gloss and forms a protective barrier (aka occlusive). Also, works well to fill in fine lines and wrinkles and give skin a plump look (of course that is only temporary, but still, it's nice). There are also scar treatment gels out there using dimethicone as their base ingredient. It helps to soften scars and increase their elasticity.
As for hair care, it is a non-volatile silicone meaning that it stays on the hair rather than evaporates from it and smoothes the hair like no other thing. Depending on your hair type, it can be a bit difficult to wash out and might cause some build-up (btw, this is not true to all silicones, only the non-volatile types).
Lecithin - goodie
What-it-does: emollient, emulsifying
A very common ingredient that can be found in all cell membranes. In cosmetics it's quite the multi-tasker: it's an emollient and water-binding ingredient but it's also an emulsifier and can be used for stabilization purposes. It's also often used to create liposomes.
What-it-does: moisturizer/humectant, emollient, deodorant
It’s a handy multi-tasking ingredient that gives the skin a nice, soft feel. At the same time, it also boosts the effectiveness of other preservatives, such as the nowadays super commonly used phenoxyethanol.
The blend of these two (caprylyl glycol + phenoxyethanol) is called Optiphen, which not only helps to keep your cosmetics free from nasty things for a long time but also gives a good feel to the finished product. It's a popular duo.
What-it-does: antioxidant, preservative
What-it-does: viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilising | Irritancy: 0 | Comedogenicity: 1
A big molecule created from repeated subunits (a polymer of acrylic acid) that magically converts a liquid into a nice gel formula. It usually has to be neutralized with a base (such as sodium hydroxide) for the thickening to occur and it creates viscous, clear gels that also feel nice and non-tacky on the skin. No wonder, it is a very popular and common ingredient. Typically used at 1% or less in most formulations.
It's a very alkaline stuff that helps to set the pH of the cosmetic formula to be just right. It's similar to the more often used sodium hydroxide and pretty much the same of what we wrote there applies here too.
What-it-does: viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilising, emulsifying, surfactant/cleansing
It's one of the most commonly used thickeners and emulsion stabilizers. If the product is too runny, a little xanthan gum will make it more gel-like. Used alone, it can make the formula sticky and it is a good team player so it is usually combined with other thickeners and so-called rheology modifiers (helper ingredients that adjust the flow and thus the feel of the formula). The typical use level of Xantha Gum is below 1%, it is usually in the 0.1-0.5% range.
Btw, Xanthan gum is all natural, a chain of sugar molecules (polysaccharide) produced from individual sugar molecules (glucose and sucrose) via fermentation. It’s approved by Ecocert and also used in the food industry (E415).
what‑it‑does solvent
Normal (well kind of - it's purified and deionized) water. Usually the main solvent in cosmetic products. [more]
what‑it‑does antioxidant | skin brightening
A stable form of Vitamin C, whose strong point is skin-brightening. It might also have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and collagen boosting abilities. [more]
what‑it‑does moisturizer/humectant | solvent | viscosity controlling
irritancy, com. 0, 0
A common glycol that improves the freeze-thaw stability of products. It's also a solvent, humectant and to some extent a penetration enhancer. [more]
what‑it‑does skin-identical ingredient | moisturizer/humectant
A real oldie but a goodie. Great natural moisturizer and skin-identical ingredient that plays an important role in skin hydration and general skin health. [more]
what‑it‑does chelating | buffering
A helper ingredient that is used to adjust the pH of the product. Also helps to keep products stay nice longer by neutralizing the metal ions in the formula.
what‑it‑does cell-communicating ingredient
An ester form of vitamin A (retinol + palmitic acid) that is pretty much the least effective member of the retinoid family. Its anti-aging effects are quite questionable as well as its behavior in the presence of UVA light. (Use it at night if possible!) [more]
what‑it‑does preservative
The most common type of feared-by-everyone-mostly-without-scientific-reason parabens. It's a cheap, effective and well-tolerated ingredient to make sure the cosmetic formula does not go wrong too soon. Apart from the general controversy around parabens (we wrote about it more here), there is a 2006 in-vitro (made in the lab not on real people) research about methylparaben (MP) sho [more]
what‑it‑does buffering
An AHA that comes from citrus fruits. It is usually used as a helper ingredient to adjust the pH of the formula. [more]
what‑it‑does chelating | viscosity controlling
Super common little helper ingredient that helps products to remain nice and stable for a longer time. It does so by neutralizing the metal ions in the formula (that usually get into there from water) that would otherwise cause some not so nice changes. [more]
A form of vitamin E that works as an antioxidant. Compared to the pure form it's more stable, has longer shelf life, but it's also more poorly absorbed by the skin. [more]
what‑it‑does emollient | solvent
It's a super commonly used water-thin volatile silicone that gives skin and hair a silky, smooth feel. [more]
what‑it‑does emollient | moisturizer/humectant
A thick, high molecular weight silicone that is usually diluted in a lighter silicone fluid. The dimethiconol containing silicone blends leave a silky smooth, non-greasy film on the skin. [more]
A silicone fluid that gives a nonoily, easy to spread emolliency to the formulas. [more]
A very common silicone that gives both skin and hair a silky smooth feel. It also forms a protective barrier on the skin and fills in fine lines. Also used for scar treatment. [more]
what‑it‑does emollient | emulsifying
It's quite the multi-tasker: an emollient and water-binding ingredient but also an emulsifier and can be used for stabilization purposes. It's also often used to create liposomes. [more]
what‑it‑does moisturizer/humectant | emollient
A handy multi-tasking ingredient that gives the skin a nice, soft feel and also boosts the effectiveness of other preservatives. [more]
what‑it‑does antioxidant | preservative
what‑it‑does viscosity controlling
A handy white powder that magically converts a liquid into a nice gel formula. [more]
It's a very alkaline stuff that helps to set the pH of the cosmetic formula to be just right. [more]
what‑it‑does viscosity controlling | emulsifying | surfactant/cleansing
A super commonly used thickener and emulsion stabilizer. [more]
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Classics: Miles Davis – So What (Blue Note)
Celebrating the return to activity of Indamixworldwide. And this, with nothing else but Miles Davis‘s seminal ‘So What’!!! And what, to our humble opnion, stands as its best version ever. In other words, the one recorded on Apr. 02, 1959 at CBS-TV Studio 61, NYC with introduction courtesy of Robert Herridge. An exceptional live version that saw Davis jammin’ with some of the greatest Jazzmen of all time. You might recognize the late John Coltrane among other luminaries.
One of those very rare moments. Eventually bringin’ us back to the souvenir of the live recording of Vi Redd and Count Basie‘s version of ‘Stormy Monday Blues’ back in 1968 at Antibes/Juan-Les-Pins famous Jazz Festival… One hardly gets anything better than this. Don’t you think?
Meanwhile late Brit Jazz guitarist Ronny Jordan gave it a memorable cover version back in 1992. Thus bringin’ a real swing to it.
Missed it? Never too late to check it out as a matter of fact. Then let us know what you think…
– A New Jersey native, Robert Herridge most likely made his name as television producer and writer. As a writer, he’s responsible for the ‘Studio One’ TV series back in 1948. Meanwhile he created the CBS television program ‘Camera Three’, among more than 1,700 hours of TV programming which started in 1950.
Herridge produced one of the first American network television shows specifically about jazz. The one-hour The Sound of Jazz. It was essentially a broadcast jam session which welcomed many luminaries of Jazz, such Thelonious Monk and Billie Holiday. Not to mention Miles Davis to name a few.
He also produced and hosted ‘The Robert Herridge Theater’. A a half-hour dramatic anthology that ran in syndication circa in the late 50’s, primarily on educational television stations. One edition, ‘The Sound of Miles Davis’, which Herridge referred to onscreen as “a story told in the language of music”, consisted of an Apr. 02, 1959 Jazz concert. It featured Miles Davis along with John Coltrane, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, Jimmy Cobb and the Gil Evans Orchestra at CBS TV’s Studio 61. It aired Jul. 21, 1960. There, they eventually played this memorable version of ‘So What’…
Robert Herridge sadly died of a heart attack at his home in Woodstock, NY on Aug. 14, 1981. He was 67. [More info…]
– Considering music not only as a myriad of different styles, but first and foremost as a whole will get us to evoke the existence of artists whose legacies just stand above the barriers. As many geniuses such as, in no order of preference, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix and / or Santana. But also U2, Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan. If not Serge Gainsbourg with Miles Davis makin’ no exception. But rather than comin’ up with an extensive bio which could be off the subject to a certain extend, we’ll focus on things in relation with our coverage spectrum.
A native of Alton, IL, Miles Davis is so to say to Jazz what Fela Kuti happened to be to Afrobeat. And / or Bob Marley to Reggae. In other words, an innovator, a pioneer. If not a prophet and most definitely an icon who spent his life redefining his art along with time.
As a result, Davis most likely belongs to the category of those we happen to love or hate. With some of us lovin’ him for what the others will hate and vice-versa. With the first objective reason being that he had a natural penchant for takin’ us – beginning with himself – from our comfort zone as a matter of fact. Something so many of us reacted in a negative way. Although it happened to give birth to some of the most unexpected things one could expect at the end. With this being nothing but the proper of free spirits per definition.
Yes, Miles Davis pretty much embodies this idea that first comes to mind when thinkin’ of Jazz… Freedom! This being pretty much how he managed to deliver so many different masterpieces. With the most surprising being the fact they didn’t have that much to do with each other. Although they pretty much had their effect at the end. Beginning with ‘So What’ and its mythic live recording at The Robert Herridge Theater back in 1959. With the latter standing as the definitive highlight of his ‘Kind Of Blue’ album. An effort which remains to date the highest selling jazz album of all time with six million copies sold. This following his recording back in November 1957 of the soundtrack to ‘Ascenseur pour l’échafaud’ directed by Louis Malle.
Exploring all the facets of Jazz brought Davis to embrace groovier territories in the 80’s. From his cover version of D-Train‘s ‘Something’s On Your Mind’ with production work courtesy of Robert Irving III back in 1985. To the recording of the magnetic ‘Tutu’ along with Marcus Miller in charge of the production. Not to mention collaborations with various artists. From Artists United Against Apartheid‘s ‘Sun City’ in 1985 to Sly & Robbie, Cameo and Quincy Jones. Not to mention Scritti Politti‘s vibrant ‘Oh Patti (Don’t Feel Sorry For Loverboy)’.
In early September 1991, Davis checked into St. John’s Hospital near his home in Santa Monica, CA, for routine tests. Doctors suggested he have a tracheal tube implanted to relieve his breathing after repeated bouts of bronchial pneumonia. Their suggestion provoked an outburst from Davis that led to an intracerebral hemorrhage followed by a coma. After several days on life support, his machine was turned off and he sadly died, aged 65, on Sept. 28, 1991.
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“Through this work, Intentional Futures helped us push and refine our thinking about how to move global health decision-makers to action.”
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The Global Health team at the Gates Foundation wanted to emphasize the great potential for improved data to transform global health and development. Together, we developed a narrative that could illustrate a viable future state where new and emerging technologies, combined with a shift in data sharing behavior, bring better information to global health decision-makers everywhere.
The goal of this work was to help make data quality and stewardship a more prominent topic for policy-makers, product developers, researchers, and other actors throughout the global health community. The 2015 Global Partners Forum, an international convening of more than 1,200 prominent representatives from the global health sector, emerged as the perfect venue to present materials.
The video below, narrated by Trevor Mundel, BMGF President of Global Health, illustrates how improving the quality, timeliness, and sharing of data can inform better decision-making and strengthen health systems at all levels.
Narrated by Gates Foundation president Trevor Mundel, this video was shown at the Global Partners Forum
A collaborative process of discovery
Envisioning a future state requires a deep understanding of the present. Our research included interviewing experts in epidemiology, surveillance, data architecture, and health systems. We workshopped ideas and uncovered data initiatives that were having a positive impact on health outcomes and explored how this complex space was likely to evolve.
The resulting landscape analysis catalogued today’s challenges and presented stepping stones towards a favorable future state.
Crafting the narrative
The real story was not about technology and IT systems, it was about families everywhere getting better access to information and informed health services. By looking at three generations of women, past, present, and future, we created a time-traveling “arc of life” narrative that showed how data could transform the way mothers interacted with their health systems and cared for their families.
We developed personas to illustrate a woman's journey through health care
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Data was the real protagonist in this story and we needed a visual convention for portraying health data in a range of settings and situations. We wanted to focus both on the interactions of data between people and health workers in their communities and on the flows of data that moved amongst providers, governments, researchers, and the myriad other players that contribute to and influenced healthcare systems.
We combined visualizations with photography to underscore the real people who were generating and consuming data within this ecosystem.
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We mocked up several models of people interacting with data
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We set the stage at the event with provocative posters designed to help attendees push their own thinking about possible futures. Many participants shared their own ideas at an envisioning booth that we set up within the convention space, contributing to a collective vision for the future. The focus on data permeated numerous presentations, breakout sessions, and side meetings.
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The Global Health envisioning work was always intended to be part of an ongoing effort by the foundation and its partners to promote better data and data practices. The Global Partners Forum helped to invigorate discussion on this topic but our collaboration with the Global Health team in this area continued beyond the May 2015 event. In a TED-like presentation at Zurich Minds in November 2015, Trevor Mundel focused on the power of data to drive smart investment in global health.
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According to ToyNews, the official Labyrinth board game will be on shelves later this year. Although details are slim so far, I assume the game involves surmounting dangers untold and hardships unnumbered to reach the center of the labyrinth:
Developed by River Horse, the game features the likeness of the film’s main characters in a series of five crafted miniatures including Bowie’s Goblin King, Jareth, Connelly’s Sarah, Hoggle, Ludo and Didymus atop his loyal steed, Ambrosias.
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Amazing sculptor, amazing talent and incredible proponent of environmental messages and actions.
Take this amazing partially submerged trip and let your mind and your sense wander.
Sculpture Coralarium Where Land, Sea and Art collide Fairmont Hotel, Sirru Fen Fushi, Maldives The Sculpture Coralarium is situated in the centre of the largest developed coral lagoon in the Maldives, on the island resort of Fairmont Sirru Fen Fushi.
The artwork by Jason deCaires Taylor is a semi-submerged tidal gallery space that exhibits a series of sculptural artworks on the skyline, inter-tidal waterline and seabed. As world’s first semi submerged tidal Art Gallery it is cube shaped, six metres tall, with its front façade submerged up to median tide of three metres.
The design of the walls is based on natural coral structures and is porous to allow the tides, current and marine life to pass through and the structure to “breathe” within its location.
~~The Sculpture Coralarium by Jason deCaires Taylor~~
~~Published on Jul 17, 2018~~
Sculpture Coralarium Where Land, Sea and Art collide Fairmont Hotel, Sirru Fen Fushi, Maldives
Born in 1974 to an English father and Guyanese mother, Taylor grew up in Europe and Asia, where he spent much of his early childhood exploring the coral reefs of Malaysia. Educated in the South East of England, Taylor graduated from the London Institute of Arts in 1998 with a BA Honors in Sculpture and went on to become a fully qualified diving instructor and underwater naturalist.
With over 18 years diving experience under his belt, Taylor is also an award winning underwater photographer, famous for his dramatic images, which capture the metamorphosing effects of the ocean on his evolving sculptures.
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Jason deCaires Taylor (born 12 August 1974 in Dover) is a British sculptor and creator of the world’s first underwater sculpture park – the Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park – and underwater museum.
He is best known for installing site-specific underwater sculptures which develop into artificial coral reefs integrating his skills as a sculptor, marine conservationist, underwater photographer and scuba diving instructor.
His works in Grenada have been listed among the Top 25 Wonders of the World by National Geographic. His most ambitious projects to date are the creation of the world’s largest underwater sculpture museum, the Cancún Underwater Museum, situated off the coast between Cancún and Isla Mujeres, Mexico and Ocean Atlas (2014), a 5-metre tall, 60-ton sculpture off the Bahamas. Taylor is currently based on the island of Lanzarote, Spain, working on a major new underwater museum for the Atlantic Ocean.
Jason deCaires Taylor’s New Sculpture “Nest” Unveiled
By Ian Bongso-Seldrup, July 31, 2017
The new work by underwater sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor – called “Nest” – has been completed with the installation of the final figures.
The sculptor describes the work thus: “‘Nest’ creates a new habitat space, a nucleus of protection and support. The circular formation evokes time and continuum, an echo of the circle of life.”
Now open to the public, the new sculpture, which is comprised of 48 life-size human figures, is situated near the island of Gili Meno, one of the three Gili Islands found between Bali and Lombok.
It’s the first time that Taylor has situated a work in the Asia region; his sprawling masterpiece, “Museo Atlántico,” is located off the Spanish island of Lanzarote.
Commissioned by the luxury resort developer BASK, the new sculpture sits in just 13 feet of water, so it’s possible for snorkelers as well as divers to visit the installation.
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Angelika’s songs …. “Timber”!!
This is Angelika, my oldest grand-daughter, you may have seen her here a few times. She is 9 years old.
She loves music, as much as I do. She’s been keeping me up to date with some of the new songs that are coming out. She knows the songs but doesn’t know the performer most of the time. I’ve trying to teach her it’s important to also know who is singing. Very frequently, we use the “Shazam” app to identify the singer/band.
I created this series: Angelika’s Songs to post here the new songs that she teaches me about.
Angelika went on a trip early this week. I spoke with her last night and she’s still listening for songs to educate me about. She gave me two new titles.
Will tell you about this one now.
Timber … Pitbull ft. Ke$ha
“Timber” is a song by American rapper Pitbull featuring American recording artist Kesha. The song was released on October 7, 2013, as the lead single from Pitbull’s extended play (EP) Meltdown. The song was produced by Dr. Luke, Cirkut, and Sermstyle, with additional production by Nick Seeley. The song interpolates “San Francisco Bay” (1979), by Danish harmonica player Lee Oskar of the band War), which was written by Lee Oskar, Keri Oskar, and Greg Errico.
“Timber” features harmonica player Paul Harrington of Rockwall, Texas, who plays through the entire song. He was told to emulate Lee Oskar.
The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for three consecutive weeks, and has also topped the charts in many other countries, including Canada, where it has stood at number one for eight consecutive weeks, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark.
~~Background and composition~~
Kesha had previously featured Pitbull on remixes of her songs “Tik Tok” and “Crazy Kids“. In an interview in December 2013, Pitbull said that Rihanna was originally meant to be the featured artist on “Timber“, but she had already been asked to be the featured artist on Shakira‘s “Can’t Remember to Forget You” and did not have time to record “Timber“.
“Timber” is a dance-pop song that lasts three minutes and twenty four seconds. It contains country and folk influences. According to the sheet music music published at musicnotes.com, the song is set in common time with moderately fast tempo of 132 beats per minute.
The song is written in the key of G# minor and follows a chord sequence of G#m-B-F#-E. Kesha’s vocals span from G#3 to D#5.
~~Pitbull – Timber ft. Ke$ha~~
Download “Timber” from the album Global Warming Meltdown at iTunes: http://smarturl.it/GWMeltdown?IQid=yt
Check out Pitbull’s Official Store for exclusive “Timber” gear! http://smarturl.it/TimberMerch?IQid=YT
Music video by Pitbull feat. Ke$ha performing Timber.
(C) 2013 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
If you notice, when Pitbull dives underwater, you can see this sculpture.
~~Mexico’s underwater museum~~
It’s not just flurries of brightly coloured fish that you’ll spot whilst swimming the warm, turquoise waters off the coast of Cancun.
Just a short kick of the flippers away from Mexico‘s famous diving spot, Manchones Reef, you’ll find a collection of over 400 underwater statues that comprise one of the world’s most unusual museums, the Cancun Underwater Museum.
The waters off the coast of Cancun are some of the best in the world. Jason Decaires Taylor, the artist behind the project, designed the sculptures from ph neutral clay in order to stimulate the growth of coral reef and marine life.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timber_(song)
http://www.hellomagazine.com/travel/201208138953/cancun-mexico-underwater-sculptures/
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BMC elections 2017: Highest ever voter turnout at 55.28 per cent
BMC elections 2017: Shiv Sena hopeful as Maharashtrians from stronghold areas come out in numbers larger than ever before.
Written by Sandeep A Ashar , Vishwas Waghmode | Mumbai | Updated: February 22, 2017 12:45:23 pm
Voters at a polling booth in Jogeshwari East Tuesday. Source: Amit Chakravarty
MUMBAI rose above its reputation Tuesday to record its highest-ever voter turnout for a municipal election, with 55.28 per cent of the electorate exercising their franchise, led in large part by an upsurge in voting in Maharashtrian-dominated localities in central Mumbai and the suburbs. The highest-ever turnout at polls to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) until now was in 1992, when 49 per cent polling was reported. The city has otherwise recorded an average 44 per cent turnout in the past civic polls.
Among the regions that witnessed the highest turnout were dense pockets of Maharashtrian residents. In Central Mumbai’s Dadar, Prabhadevi and Parel areas, the turnout was well over 55 per cent. In the far western suburbs of Magathane and Dahisar, the Marathi manoos came out to vote in numbers larger than ever before.
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The Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party, partners in the state government, contested Tuesday’s election against each other following the rupture of their alliance in the BMC that lasted over two decades. The heavy voting in areas populated by Marathi-speaking people appeared to be on account of the Shiv Sena’s emotional appeal to Mumbaikars following the acrimonious split.
Simultaneously, while the 2014 assembly polls had seen Gujarati-dominated pockets emerge as the most enthusiastic, that mood, palpable in Maharashtrian belts, was missing Tuesday in areas such as Kandivli, Borivali and Ghatkopar where large numbers of Gujarati-speaking voters live.
At 61.5 per cent, the highest turnout was recorded in R Central Ward (Charkop, Borivali), followed by 60 per cent in R North Ward (Dahisar, Magathane) and 60.5 per cent in T and S wards (Mulund, Bhandup). Among these, Borivali and Mulund have cosmopolitan and Gujarati-speaking voters, while the remaining are all dominated by Maharashtrian voters.
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In Central Mumbai’s Dadar area, Shivaji Park (Ward 191) recorded a 62.47 per cent turnout while the adjoining area of Kaburtarkhana and Kamgar Krida Kendra (Ward 192) recorded 60 per cent polling. Both are heavily Maharashtrian-dominated wards. Shiv Sena leaders said this was evidence of a large turnout of traditional Sena supporters casting their votes. They also said a huge number of senior Shiv Sainiks, many of them well into their sixties, had descended on the streets to cast their vote and drum up last-minute support for the party.
“Old timers above the age of 50 came out in large numbers in areas such as Shivaji Park, Kabutarkhana and Prabhadevi in Dadar, Parel and Sewri. They not only cast their votes but also ensured that others came out for voting. Overall, this has increased the voting percentage by around 5 per cent. Since these are all Sena areas, our tally in these pockets will surely go up this time compared to the last polls,” said a senior Sena office-bearer.
Another Sena leader, who has been actively involved in the party’s poll preparations, said this was a targeted strategy by the Sena to rope in old-timer Shiv Sainiks to make an appeal for Marathi asmita (pride) and for the prestige and survival of the Shiv Sena, seen as being sidelined by the BJP.
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“For the last three months, we have held meetings across the city. In all these meetings, we had asked the local shakha office-bearers to get in touch with the old Sainiks for the meetings in their areas,” a leader told The Indian Express. Political analysts admitted that the trends were indicative of Shiv Sena holding an advantage as it bid to outperform the BJP in Mumbai.
The Daulat Nagar-Nensey Colony (Ward 11) in Magathane, where nearly 70 per cent voters are Marathi-speaking, witnessed over 65 per cent voting. Shiv Sena’s sitting corporator Riddhi Khursunge is locked in a fight here with BJP’s Prakash Darekar (BJP MLC Pravin Darekar’s brother). Similarly, in Dahisar (West) and Charkop, regions dominated by the Marathi-speaking population saw more voting than other regions.
In Ganpat Patil Nagar (Ward 1), Marathi voters outperformed the traditional high-voting North Indian belt too.
Borivali’s Ward 18 (Charkop) where over 60 per cent of the voter population is Marathi-speaking recorded 65.9 per cent voting. Another Maharashtrian-dominated ward in Borivali (Ward 16-Vazira Naka) saw 63.6 per cent polling. The remaining wards in Borivali where Gujarati voters are more dominant recorded lower turnouts.
Similarly, in Dahisar’s Anand Nagar-Avdhut Nagar (Ward 2), where 55 per cent of voters are Marathi-speaking, 63 per cent polling was reported.
Some wards that appeared to buck the general trend were localities having a mixed Marathi-Gujarati voter demographics such as Kapolwadi-Kirol village (Ghatkopar), Adarsh Dudhalaya-Bhadran Nagar (Malad), IC Colony-Shivaji Nagar (Dahisar) also witnessing very heavy turnout.
The former two were reported to have seen over 60 per cent voting, while the Dahisar ward witnessed a 58 per cent turnout. “The Shivaji Nagar segment where the Marathi-speaking population is sizeable saw over 64 per cent voting,” said a BJP poll manager here.
Meanwhile, organisations associated with the State Election Commission that had undertaken a slew of initiatives to improve voter turnout said the various measures had contributed their might to improving general awareness among voters. “It was a two-way communication with the election process, including initiatives such as a missed call and putting up the affidavits outside the pooling booth. This helped people understand the candidates, which is why the voting percentage may have risen,” said Ruben Mascarenhas, Chief Operations Officer of Operation Black Dot, one of the non-profit movements to spread voter awareness.
However, alongside some praise for the SEC’s initiatives, there was also a flood of complaints from across the city with voters unable to find their names on the electoral rolls despite having cast their vote in the 2014 general and assembly elections. In Andheri, one group of angry residents unable to find their names on the rolls made a presentation before the returning officer and assistant municipal commissioner of K West Ward office, but had to eventually return home without voting. They made a written application stating their complaint.
The Shiv Sena claimed that over 10 lakh names were missing.
Nikhil Desai, a citizen activist from King’s Circle, however, said the turnout had actually not risen due to the awareness initiatives by the State Election Commission. “The surge in voting percentage has happened due to the deletion of names, not because people have come out to vote. The number of people who voted this time is not very different. There was not much enthusiasm among the upper class,” said Desai. Others also pointed out that 2014’s Lok Sabha and assembly polls both saw Mumbai posting turnouts in excess of 52 per cent.
Among the areas that saw the lowest turnouts were H West (Bandra West) where approximately 53 per cent voted, K West (Andheri West, Lokhandwala, Juhu) that saw 47.39 per cent polling, and C and D wards (Bhuleshwar, Kalbadevi Malabar Hill, Walkeshwar) where 47.25 per cent exercised their franchise.
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2017: 55.28%
1997: 44%
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Beyond Spaceship Earth sneak peek: Indiana Astronaut Wall of Fame
Brian "Pete"
It’s time for part 2 of a special 3-part series which investigates the upcoming Beyond Spaceship Earth permanent gallery and exhibit, opening at the Children’s Museum on June 25th. Why devote a series to just one exhibit? Everything we’ve seen to date has been astounding, from the renderings to the research to the opportunities for STEM learning. And because, well, it’s the Children’s Museum. Here’s part 2; watch for the rest by resident IC writer Pete Gilbert as he covers what will become the newest favorite reason to visit the Children’s Museum.
For the last few weeks we’ve been getting glimpses of the newest exhibit coming to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Beyond Spaceship Earth. Beyond Spaceship Earth is essentially three exhibits in one. A few weeks ago we looked at part one of the exhibit, a recreation of the International Space Station.
Today we look at the second part of the exhibit, the Indiana Astronaut Wall of Fame.
The Indiana Astronaut Hall of Fame will showcase more than 30 astronauts and NASA engineers with ties to Indiana.
A few of the notable astronauts and engineers featured in the exhibit are…
Indiana native astronaut Dr. David Wolf kicks off the Beyond Spaceship Earth exhibit announcement.
Dr. David Wolf: Indianapolis native, Dr. David Wolf is a former astronaut whose achievements include: helping to assemble the International Space Station and flying or operating different space craft including Discovery, Atlantis, Endeavor, Columbia, and MIR, just to name a few. While at the museum, be on the lookout for Dr. Wolf – he is the Museum’s first Extraordinary Scientist-in-Residence and also assisted in the creation of Beyond Spaceship Earth the exhibit. {If you see him be sure to ask him why his nieces and nephews call him Mud!}.
Janice Voss: South Bend native, Janice Voss completed space missions on aboard shuttles Endeavour, Discovery and Columbia. Voss is one of only a handful of female astronauts to fly into space five times. Voss, a Purdue grad, also has a solar system model (VOSS Model) dedicated to her at Purdue University’s Discovery Park, in West Lafayette.
Photo credits: Biography.com
Neil Armstrong: Did you know one of the most well-known astronauts and the first man to walk on the moon was a Purdue grad? Of course you already knew that. I bet you didn’t know he dated {and eventually} married my wife’s grandmother’s {Gigi’s} college roommate. In fact, she tells a great story of Armstrong wanting borrow her car to visit his girlfriend one winter break. And even though he’d already graduated and was a NASA test pilot, she didn’t trust him enough to drive, so she drove him, while he rode in the passenger seat.
Come learn more about these, and many other famous Indiana astronauts, when the Indiana Astronaut Hall of Fame inside Beyond Spaceship Earth opens June 25, at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.
MORE INFO: Beyond Spaceship Earth opens at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis on Saturday, June 25, 2016. Exhibit will be included with general admission. The Children’s Museum is located at 3000 N. Meridian Street in Indianapolis. Call {317} 334-4000 or visit their website for additional details.
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directed by Abel Ferrara
starring Willem Dafoe, Anna Ferrara, Christina Chiriac
In one of the more bizarre twists to occur to me as a critic, I am forced to reference two songs released by The Monkees in 1967 in back-to-back reviews. Just a few days ago, I stepped outside of my normal comfort zone of critiquing film for Ink 19 to share my thoughts on the latest offering from Sparks, A Steady Drip, Drip Drip, which includes the wonderfully poppy cut, “Lawnmower.” It was there where I referenced, “Pleasant Valley Sunday,” the Monkees-sung, Goffin-King hit, which like the aforementioned Sparks track, is a bouncy tongue-in-cheek ode to suburban splendor with a healthy dose of sarcasm. Astonishingly on that same Monkees-wavelength, director Abel Ferrara’s film Tommaso, his latest effort with frequent collaborator actor Willem Dafoe, made my thoughts turn to the Neil Diamond-penned, Monkees classic, “A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You.” For those who are familiar with Ferrara’s filmography, you might be wondering how this mental phenomenon could’ve happened in me, and I believe that my cognitions lie somewhere in the realistic design Ferrara implemented in Tommaso that culminates in a constant tension and moments of vitriol between the titular character (played by Dafoe) and his wife Nikki (played by Ferrara’s real-life spouse, Christina Chiriac). It is these ugly verbal moments that mirror Diamond’s iconic song the most, where more than one partner must share the blame for their collapsing relationship. The major difference between Tommaso and Diamond’s song is that you never entirely know whether the culprit sparking the conflict that transpires in the film is Tomasso, Nikki, or the remnants of Ferrara’s and Dafoe’s personal and artistic pasts being dredged up through the experimental process that formed their characters.
For Abel Ferrara, this new merging of memory, performance, and process with fiction comes on the heels of his last five years of filmmaking, which largely saw the director creating feature-length documentaries on subjects ranging from a portrait of the eclectic neighborhood in Rome that Ferrara currently shares with Dafoe (2017’s Piazza Vittorio), to a look at the vital and raw 1970s filmmaking that was spawned from Ferrara’s hometown of New York City (2019’s The Projectionist). Both filmmaking and Rome are at play in Tommaso, which has a Dafoe/Ferrara hybrid, an American director conceptualizing a film entitled Siberia (yes, that same fiction feature that Ferrara has been working on for the last few years) whilst at first living seemingly contently with his much younger wife Nikki and their toddler daughter Anna (Ferrara’s actual offspring) in the Eternal City. Tomasso goes about his days sharing his parental duties with Nikki, taking Italian language classes to allow him to assimilate into his new country, while running acting workshops for young thespians. But during multiple evenings, Tommaso confronts the grim moments that occurred during his years of substance abuse at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings where he appears to have cathartic releases while sharing his experiences and listening to others recall their issues with addiction.
As night turns back into day over and over again and Tommaso voices more of his demons, he continues going about his routine, but concerning images start to appear around him, and he rapidly magnifies them in his mind, causing him to lose control of his emotions. Perhaps his moments of anger are due to the witnessing of actual harbingers that threaten his family, but as we the viewer question whether these precarious moments are real or not, there is one thing that is certain: Tommaso’s actions reveal a man who is falling deeply into destructive behavioral patterns which could potentially cause irreparable harm to the family he loves.
It would be easy to assume that Dafoe is merely a stand in for Ferrara, given the casting of Ferrara’s own wife and child and that our protagonist is a film director, but the constant references throughout the film that harken back to Dafoe’s own career, most notably one scene involving Dafoe’s role as Jesus in Martin Scorcese’s The Last Temptation of Christ, indicates that perhaps this character study is more than just the case of an actor portraying the verité of his director’s life: it is a psychological exploration of the actor and director relationship and the collaborative, but possibly personally destructive, process of storytelling. Furthermore, Tommaso directly references one of Ferrara’s previous efforts, a feature that also blurs the line between fact and fiction and deals with certain facets from his own career, 1993’s Dangerous Game, where Ferrara tabbed Harvey Keitel, who starred in Ferrara’s iconic Bad Lieutenant, to take on the role of maniacal director Eddie Israel, who destroys his own family when he obsesses over the underlying truth in a story he is filming about a couple’s disintegrating marriage.
Like in Dangerous Game, Ferrara also presents a film within a film in Tommaso by incorporating ruminations on Siberia, the film that is consuming Tommaso and likely Ferrara himself. The frustrations from this rumored overdue production from Ferrara are brought up in conversations between Tommaso and Nikki and through storyboards that he shows her, and us the viewers, on multiple occasions. Siberia‘s focus on a rugged main character, one who battles the savage elements of nature, suggests to us that Tommaso may be having doubts about his own masculinity due to his advanced age, which contributes to his mistrust towards Nikki. In addition, as we see Nikki’s face appear as inspiration in the production materials, we begin to suspect that his lack of trust in her as his wife may also be a projection of his lack of confidence in his own artistic abilities to finish his project, which adds an additional layer of tension to the narrative and to their imploding relationship.
As Ferrara expounded upon during interviews when Tommaso premiered at Cannes in 2019, the techniques used for this film were greatly informed by the director’s recent documentary work. Given the improvisational methods incorporated here, cinematographer Peter Zeitlinger, who has worked extensively with Werner Herzog since 1995, having lensed notable Herzog documentaries such as Grizzly Man, Into the Abyss, and Encounters at the End of the World, was brought in to film in a documentary style in order to maintain the feeling of realism and to capture honest reactions from the actors. One key scene that exemplifies the benefits of this production approach occurs when Dafoe’s Tommaso is sent downstairs from his apartment to engage with a homeless man who is howling outside of his window. According to Ferrara and Dafoe in interviews, that scene was virtually unscripted, with Dafoe meeting the offending character/actor for the first time during their filmed confrontation when they were both forced to improvise the moment.
Though distinctly different in terms of their respective production processes, Tommaso in many ways brings to mind Jafar Panahi’s superlative 2018 film, 3 Faces, a film that also incorporates fiction and non-fiction elements to focus in on both a filmmaker’s distinct personal dilemmas in conjunction with the shift in attitudes in that society while continuing the contemporary trend of examining the significance of traditional narrative storytelling. With Tommaso, Ferrara has clearly gained much from his recent forays into documentary film, and the final result is a vital and contrasting type of intense living portraiture of two creative people whose lives have become intertwined geographically, personally, and artistically.
Tommaso will be available beginning on June 5th through multiple local theaters’ virtual screening rooms, with half of the ticket proceedings going directly to the available theater of your choice.
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Fela Kuti Lives
With over 40 albums and an unassailable legacy as the originator of one of Africa’s most popular and enduring sounds, the job of curating Fela Kuti‘s catalog for the 21st century is a difficult and enviable task. Ink 19 dives into the Knitting Factory’s Chop n’ Quench, Fela’s first nine albums re-released, and gives a heads up on the Na Poi set of albums due to drop on May 11.
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Gravelled And Green (Nettwerk). Review by Kiran Aditham.
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Home Travel Why Vietnam limits inbound flights until the Lunar New Year?
Why Vietnam limits inbound flights until the Lunar New Year?
by Inside Out January 12, 2021
Vietnam will limit inbound flights from now until the Lunar New Year holiday (mid-February) as new variants of the novel coronavirus spread faster in many countries.
Only necessary flights with approval from the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Public Security and Ministry of Transport can enter the country, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said Saturday.
After the holiday, which falls February 10-16, the transport ministry will study the possibility of resuming international flights, but limitations will still continue, said the Prime Minister.
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Religious Manipulation in One Word: Fitna
December 1, 2017 November 29, 2017 by Corbin
Written by Theresa Corbin and originally posted on Aljumuah.com
You are fitna! If you’re a Muslim woman, it’s likely that you have heard this a thousand times. You might have even been convinced that your own existence is somehow bad or the cause of evil or misguidance (which is essentially what fitna means).
“Women are Fitna” has unfortunately turned into a blanket statement and a kind of religious manipulation to keep women from participating in, well, pretty much everything including their own lives.
Much of what Muslim women face in terms of oppression is because many misunderstand the meaning of one particular ḥadîth (a saying of the Prophet Muhammad [PBUH]):
I have not left behind me any fitna more harmful to men than women. (Bukhâri)
And this misinterpretation plays out in very real and destructive ways in Muslim women’s lives.
Fitna in Driving?
Maha Salman recalls a trip to her husband’s country, where she was unaware of cultural standards. She ended up feeling traumatized after being told she had caused fitna. Salman says, “While I was visiting with my family, I needed to get something out of the car.
I put on my outer garments, grabbed the keys, and went to the parking garage. As I approached the car with car keys in hand, one of the [morality police] started running toward me yelling fitna and something else in Arabic that I didn’t understand.”
While disallowing women to drive is seen in few countries, it is still based on the “religious” assumption that women driving, in their particular local context, will lead to fitna, or a door to sin, in many ways. Yet we know that in the Prophet’s time his wives rode camels, the modern equivalent to driving. The Prophet œ said:
The best women among the camel riders are the righteous women of the Quraysh. (Bukhâri)
Fitna in the Mosque?
Tayiba Haqq remembers a time when she was made to feel less than human when she was refused entrance in a masjid in the U.S. She recalls, “We [she and her husband] were out and time for prayer came. So we looked for a place to pray and found a masjid.
When I went to go pray, a big man came out and told me I wasn’t allowed to come in, even though I was fully covered and only my hands, feet, and face were showing. He welcomed my husband in but refused me. I had to pray out in the parking lot. And I am an old woman. I felt so disrespected.”
Haqq’s experience is not atypical. According to the blogger known as Woodturtle, “People are told that it [preventing women from entering the mosque] is because women beautify themselves when going out, and cause fitna or religious strife in the community […].” [i]
However, having little space for women, and even disallowing women to enter the masjid because of some perceived fitna, flies in the face of the saying of the Prophet (PBUH):
Do not prevent the female servants of Allah from going to the mosque. (Abû Dâwûd)
Fitna in Public Spaces?
Shahnaz Iqbal was excited to move to Egypt when she heard her husband wanted to return to his homeland. But what she found when she arrived was that she was seen only as a target. She says, “I never wanted to leave the house, you know. I felt anxiety all the times.
Men’s eyes were always on me, or men would start following me, saying disturbing things. My husband said that they [the men who were harassing her] think they can get away with it because they think all women are fitna and deserve to be harassed if they come out of the home.”
Many women suffer from this kind of treatment in public in majority Muslim countries even when wearing proper hijab. [ii] Men feel the right to mistreat women in this way, claiming that women cause fitna for them.
This is the unfortunate and predominant attitude toward women even though the Quran puts equal responsibility on men to maintain appropriate conduct:
Tell the believing men to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts, etc.). That is purer for them. Verily, Allah is All-Aware of what they do. [Sûrat Al-Nûr 24:30]
The term “fitna” is often used as a weapon against women, a way to silence us, to afford minimal space for us, keep us out of the public sphere, financially dependent, and hidden. But can this interpretation really be the intentions of the ḥadîth in question?
Would our Prophet (PBUH), who sought counsel from women, who encouraged his wife to be taught the healing arts, who deeply loved a businesswoman, and encouraged women in all areas of life, really want this saying of his to be used in a way that oppresses women?
Defining Fitna
To understand what the real fitna is, continue reading here on Aljumuah.com
[i] http://muslimmatters.org/2010/11/27/telling-women-where-to-pray/
[ii] http://egyptianstreets.com/2015/03/05/the-moral-epidemic-of-egypt-99-of-women-are-sexually-harassed/
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7 thoughts on “Religious Manipulation in One Word: Fitna”
Excellent article!! I remember many years ago hearing this, that we are fitna for men, we have to cover so men don’t sin, so they don’t look at us, we need to stay inside, can’t go out alone, that we shouldn’t work or be doctors because we’ll be working with men and might have to treat men (yet at the same time these same people were saying we can only see a female doctor and preferably Muslim! but how will there be any if they’re constantly told no?!) just like the article says, women have bear the entire burden of Islamic behavior so men don’t have to and can do what they want and not take responsibility for their own actions. It’s wrong, and goes against so many hadiths! We are all responsible for our own actions, we don’t make someone else sin, they choose to or not, the men choose to look or not. It’s cultural, not Islamic in the least. Thank you for sharing this!
Corbin says:
Ameen! I feel like too many people do not realize this and it needs to be said offer and over, everyone is responsible for themselves despite cultural misogyny.
Fateema Abdallah says:
Reblogged this on Islamic Reblogs and commented:
Recently I was told by a man that in islamic matters women had nothing to say meaning they should be quiet. It was so frustrating . It was the same man whose opinions are that a woman is to stay at home and raise kids. That’s all.
Wow. I can just see Aisha (RA), a woman who passed down most of religious knowledge we have, giving him a piece of her mind and possibly even a bitch slap.
A writer from the East says:
Sounds very familiar and sadly its the cruel reality of our Muslim societies, I get told that my job is a fitna, my person is a fitna that can influence other women towards the fallen path as perceived by domineering males, my not wearing hijab is a fitna and so on and so forth. Whereas the real fitna is men such as the one who told you that and such as those who tell me these etc etcs.
Exactly, my friends and most of the initial ISLAM’s knowledge bearers are women and rightly so role models for all of us.
Kuddos, Corbin to address this thorny matter on ISLAMWICH!!
Shameem says:
Fitna just means trials and tribulations. If am not wrong there is a verse where it says Women,wealth,and children are Fitna for Men.
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My mom likes to tell the story of the first time she and my dad went to Europe together. This would have been in the early nineties. Dad had been asked to give a lecture on hospital administration in Prague, and after a few days there, the two of them would go to Paris. Good friends of theirs, ostensibly more worldly and better traveled at the time, warned then: keep your wallets close, and for god’s sake, watch out for the pickpockets and gypsy children, especially in Paris and especially around the Louvre. “We didn’t see any gypsy children,” Mom says. “I guess they must have been in school.”
The grand tradition of Anglo-American skittishness regarding the dastardly habits of their foreign hosts dates at least to the days of the Victorian grand tour, and more probably back to times before the -American could even be appended to the adjective. Although English-speaking societies have been and remain remarkably violent and larcenous by any reasonable standard, our self-applied sense of good order and judicial legalism stands in stark, if artificial, contrast to the various and sundry darker and/or more southerly people, whose principle economic activity consists of waving a newspaper in the husband’s face while some nimble youth ganks the wife’s wallet.
Thus as I prepared to join a group of Americans for a business forum down in São Paulo, the “travel warnings” began trickling in. They began with the sorts of innocuous precautions that any tourist ought to take in an unfamiliar city: be aware of your surroundings; don’t set off heedlessly down dark alleys; if you do encounter a problem, which you probably won’t, be cooperative. Well, that advice is just as good in Pittsburgh, one of the few wild-western cities where I’ve ever had my wallet stolen.
But they quickly escalated. Most of my traveling companions were seasoned international travelers, but only by the standards of businessmen, which is to say that their visits to other parts of the world consist of Marriott points, hotel bars, and restaurants with English menus. It’s easy to blame them for this, to think that the aversion to anything resembling the actual life of the city and country you’re visiting is an individual character flaw on the part of a gang of rich, ugly Americans, but in fact a whole industry has grown up to warn rich gringos off the dangerous path of having too actual a time in another land. Like the rest of our economy these days, it’s a form of highly refined rent-seeking, a multimillion-dollar business that collects money and kudos in exchange for warning Americanos that they are all going to die if they wander too far from the pool and the $20 caipirinhas.
We actually got a semi-official US State Department briefing on our first day in the city, and it ended on a note of hysteria, in which businessmen were being gunned down for their watches and the nicer restaurants suffered regular invasions of Pulp Fiction villains demanding that everything be put into the bag. One anecdote involved a European getting his head blown off in the exclusive Jardims neighborhood because the thieves wanted his $100,000 Patek Phillipe. That we live in a world in which such an accessory even exists is enough to put a dyed-in-the-wool pacifist like me in mind of some hasty reconsideration. Why not buy a $100 watch, itself an incredible luxury in almost any part of the world, and give the other $99,900 to charity? Well, I get the feeling the anecdote was fake anyway. Certainly the Brazilian guys in the room were exchanging frequent glances, and you sensed a vague but palpable embarrassment from them.
When it all ended, some of the Americans were literally afraid that crossing the street to buy cigarettes at the little shop beside the fucking Starbucks would be tantamount to a game of Russian roulette. Some managed to get out and explore anyway, but a lot barely left the block in the end.
What a shame, because I liked the city quit a lot. Oh, it’s ugly as hell, an unimaginably immense and almost defiantly slapdash sprawl of mid- and high-rise concrete blocks that spreads beyond the horizon like a pale, mossy scab. The occasional encounter with a human-scaled building shocks. Even more so than our hastily built North American cities, Sampa has grown by paving over and building on top of its own past. The ride from the airport (technically in a neighboring city, but part of the same endless urban agglomeration) is shocking; it makes New York look like a garden suburb, and it takes well over an hour to get to the center city even without traffic.
But there was a great energy in the city, an indefatigable atmosphere of a party. It reminded me a lot of Madrid, another city that is also, by comparison to its more tourist-friendly counterparts, just big and anonymous and architecturally ill-defined. We were also warned that no one spoke English, which wasn’t at all true, and having learned a couple dozen phrases in Portuguese as well as shameless cobbling together my decent French with my hazy memories of Spanish and Italian vocabulary, I found it was no trouble to communicate. Quero onde fica cozhina Braziliero autêntico? is surely neither the correct nor the gracious way to ask where to find a real Brazilain restaurant, but it works.
I ate remarkably well; a group of the 10 less paranoid Americans went to a highly recommended local joint called Dalva e Dito where we had fried manioc and piles of beautiful oysters and little empanada-like thingamajigs filled with dried meat and pumpkin and something like vatapá–a thick fish stew–and giant pieces of beautiful beef with the most beautiful egg I’ve seen outside of Italy. We arrived obscenely early–about eight in a country that doesn’t dine until nine at least, but it afforded us a big round table in the middle and a view of the open kitchen as a whole corps de ballet in white coats prepared our meal. By the time we got to dessert, the place was full; it was lit with that dimmed incandescent light that makes everyone look like a Rembrant of themselves. We were all drunk, and I was convinced that I was actually speaking to the waiter in Portuguese. Onde posso encontrar os gays? He smiled and told me Rua Frei Caneca. I then vaguely recall an papaya ice cream, something like flan, and some kind of red candied fruit, followed by a wild cab ride home.
Later I managed to find some of the finest sushi I’ve ever had, an omakase sort of thing that didn’t want to end, and I went to the huge municipal market and ate one of those famous Mortadella sandwiches, and on the last night I walked across the Avenue Paulista to Frei Caneca. The sidewalks were crowded with kids, skaters, punks, hipster boys leaning on each other, muscle dudes positioned in the bright open windows of restaurants laughing at what I imagined were queeny jokes, girls with hair buzzed on the sides, pretty straight couples, and the indecipherable music of all those dozens of restaurants. “Don’t wander alone into a crowd,” they’d warned us, but the only people who tried to get into my wallet were the cute waiters trying to get me to stop for a snack and a drink, and the only fear I felt was that I might stay out too late and miss my bus to the airport the next day.
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When first I saw trailers for Rush, I assumed it had to be terrible. Then, I saw its positive critical buzz and thought perhaps my first instinct was wrong. Maybe Rush actually would be good.
Truthfully, I’m still not certain whether or not my expectations were met, exceeded or failed.
There is a lot to like about Rush, starting with the performances. Chris Hemsworth (James Hunt) and Daniel Bruhl (Niki Lauda) both shine, capturing their characters’ personalities so well that we understand these men, at least to the extent that Howard and Writer Peter Morgan define them.
The supporting players are also excellent, most especially Alexandra Maria Lara as Marlene, Niki’s wife.
The action sequences are slickly shot, compellingly edited and mostly captivating. Rush didn’t overcome my dislike for racing, but it did keep me interested in racing scenes by making the races themselves only part of the focus. Even as cars speed around the tracks, James and Niki, and the rivalry between them, are always present.
The moments surrounding Lauda’s accident are fantastic. The way Howard films the rain, the media coverage, the drivers’ vote and the race itself all give us a sense of impending doom, doom from which the director does not let up as Bruhl sits in flame for nearly a minute or rests on a hospital bed for a lengthy stretch. The accident – its prelude, occurrence and aftermath – are easily the best and most suspenseful moments in Rush.
However, there is also much to dislike about Rush, most notably its character development, especially as pertaining to its females. Neither Marlene nor Suzy Miller (Olivia Wilde) are given much personality, a fact that is especially troubling in Marlene’s case. We get the sense that Suzy is not all that important to Hunt, so maybe it makes sense that we do not know her well. After all, Hunt doesn’t either.
That feeling, however, is not replicated in the relationship between Marlene and Niki, especially insofar as Niki resigns the final race to be with Marlene. To feel the intensity of Marlene and Niki’s relationship we needed to understand Marlene better, which means the screenplay should have spent more time defining her personality, showing her struggle, giving us some lens through which to know her.
Minor female characters are treated even worse than important ones. Most of the women in this movie exist only to sleep with James. They are mere objects he grabs whenever he needs release.
Furthermore, neither Niki nor James are particularly well defined. Morgan’s script and Howard’s direction captures the rivalry between the two men, but ultimately they give the characters themselves only one or two notes. Hunt is a playboy partier and consummate risk taker. Lauda’s approach is more cautious, more deliberate, more cerebral, and far less likable. There isn’t much more to either character.
The film features too many sports movie cliches. Lauda has a required slow start and come back. Hunt unravels upon losing his first Formula One car. And so forth. Perhaps these cliches capture true events – I don’t know enough about Lauda or Hunt to know, but I do know they function as pointless meanderings in this film, probably because the movie speeds through the events without delving into how they impact its lead characters.
In the end, then, I will credit Rush with being above average entertainment that holds attention throughout, but I will also say it is far from great. To be great, it needed to put even more focus on its characters.
Final Grade: C+
2 thoughts on “Rush”
Ok I do agree with you on some points. I didn’t even mention the women because you were right they were not very developed characters. They were just there as background fodder. You make a good point as well about the main characters, I think they could have delved deeper into the James Hunt character a bit more.
Good points!
Thank you. And I guess we don’t disagree all that much after all. 😉
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Home COVID-19 Labor Commissioner Debate Exposes Differences On State Reopening
Labor Commissioner Debate Exposes Differences On State Reopening
By Julie Havlak
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RALEIGH — Reopening the economy during COVID-19 is a hotly contested issue in the race for N.C. Commissioner of Labor.
The two candidates — Republican state Rep. Josh Dobson, R-McDowell, and Democratic county commissioner Jessica Holmes — would take drastically different approaches to that, and labor issues generally.
Dobson supports North Carolina’s right-to-work laws, deregulation, and economic reopening. Holmes, in keeping with a more liberal agenda, champions Medicaid expansion, a higher minimum wage, labor unions, and stricter guidelines for reopening.
Dobson has served four terms in the House, where he chaired the Appropriations Committee. Holmes is a Wake County commissioner with a background in labor and employment law, and holds a self-professed devotion to “fairness and social justice.”
The winner will succeed Republican Cherie Berry, who retired after serving four terms.
Democrat Jessica Holmes, at left, and Republican Josh Dobson, right, debate in the Hometown Debate series in the race for N.C. Commissioner of Labor. At center is Spectrum News anchor and moderator Loretta Boniti. Screenshot from Spectrum News
By law, the Department of Labor is responsible for promoting the “health, safety, and general well-being” of nearly 4.5 million North Carolina workers. It’s a large task. The leader of the department has wide authority over employers and employees.
North Carolina’s economy, shuttered by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper in March, has yet to fully reopen. On Oct. 2, Cooper finally moved the state into a modified version of his Phase 3. While many businesses — bars, outdoor entertainment venues, theaters — were allowed to open, Cooper’s restrictions on capacity did little to help many business owners. Some will never recover from the financial drain.
Holmes repeatedly defended Cooper’s lockdown. But Dobson, who backed several Republican-sponsored bills to reopen businesses earlier this year, said the shutdowns went too far. The state should focus on “feasible” safety precautions that are affordable for businesses, he said. He supports job protections for quarantined workers. But, he argued, farmworkers cannot remain six feet apart as they harvest crops and load trucks.
Holmes blasted Dobson for a “disdain for regulations, science, and data.”
“It is not OK for us to decide that CDC guidelines aren’t worthwhile or inconvenient,” Holmes said. “If CDC guidelines say workers need to be six feet apart, they need to be six feet apart. … We can’t make it optional for those workers to have a face mask, can’t make it optional to have social distancing.”
Holmes said she wants to reopen the economy as swiftly as possible while emphasizing worker safety. She focused on social distancing and other precautions. Dobson stressed the high unemployment rate, and promised to work with the governor to get unemployment benefits to people who need them.
“For safety precautions, we’ve [ground] this economy to a halt. We have a lot of unemployment,” Dobson said. “If we’re going to grind this economy to a halt, we have to take care of those that are unemployed. … We get calls every week, every day from people who can’t get an answer.”
Holmes called for minimum wage increases, but said she favors an incremental approach. Dobson cited his work to raise teacher pay and the wages of group home workers.
“I would absolutely advocate for raising the minimum wage,” Holmes said. “It’s not right that families have to work two or three jobs to make ends meet.”
Dobson was more skeptical. As a right-to-work state, North Carolina has the second-lowest union membership in the nation, behind only South Carolina. The labor department cannot raise the minimum wage, but it can set certain benefits for its own state employees.
“We need to be very careful about unilaterally and arbitrarily advocating for a set number for the minimum wage for businesses across North Carolina,” Dobson said. “It sounds good as a political sound bite, but we ought to know what the unintended consequences are first.”
Dobson praised the General Assembly’s push for regulatory reform.
“For small businesses struggling to make payroll each month and week, you can’t just pile regulation on top of regulation,” Dobson said. “There’s an inflection point where that small business person will just crumble.”
The nonprofit N.C. Institute of Political Leadership trains future public servants to serve in elected or appointed office in North Carolina. Its Hometown Debate series, produced in partnership with Spectrum News, focuses on political races in election years and policy issues in non-election years.
The Dobson-Holmes debate was the third of this election’s Hometown Debate series. Portions were broadcast Sunday, Oct. 4, on Spectrum News NC’s “In Focus with Loretta Boniti.” The final debate will feature incumbent state Treasurer Dale Folwell, a Republican, facing Democratic opponent Ronnie Chatterji.
None will have studio audiences, because of COVID-19 concerns.
The series sponsors are AARP-North Carolina, the State Employees Association of North Carolina, Humana, the North Carolina Sheriffs Association, and the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina.
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The foreign minister is travelling to India on the heels of political turmoil caused by Oli’s decision to dissolve the House and declare snap polls for April 30 and May 10.
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Published at : January 13, 2021
Updated at : January 14, 2021 08:05
Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali is travelling to New Delhi on Thursday, marking the first-ever high-level visit from Kathmandu to the south in over a year, amid signs of bilateral ties returning to track.
Gyawali is flying to Delhi to take part in the sixth meeting of the Nepal-India Joint Commission, which looks after the entire gamut of bilateral relations.
His visit, on the heels of political turmoil at home caused by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s December 20 House dissolution move, is being closely watched in Kathmandu and Delhi.
Apart from regular bilateral issues as well as procurement of Covid-19 vaccines, Gyawali is expected to hold talks with the Indian leadership about the political situation in Nepal.
The Nepali side has said border row—Nepal and India are at loggerheads over Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura—will be a major issue during talks with the Indian side, but many say a headway is not likely for multiple reasons.
Gyawali is travelling to Delhi less than a month after Oli dissolved the House, thereby reducing his government to the caretaker status.
Caution has been advised from various sections not to reach any understanding on sensitive issues, not to sign any deal on issues that will have long-term repercussions and not to agree on any big-ticket projects as elections have been announced for April 30 and May 10.
Officials privy to the preparations of the visit say Nepal has a long list of agenda—getting Covid-19 vaccines in grants or procuring them at a subsidised rate from India, raising boundary disputes between the two countries and seeking India’s acknowledgement that boundary row is an issue.
“India seems to be open to discussing Covid-19 vaccine supply and bilateral cooperation when the foreign ministers of the two countries meet,” an official told the Post on condition of anonymity because he was not allowed to speak to the media. “On the boundary issue, Delhi might, at maximum, acknowledge Kathmandu’s concerns but it is most likely to keep it for further discussion later.”
There’s little likelihood of Delhi agreeing to reach a conclusion on the boundary row, as this is the first meeting at the foreign minister level ever since the dispute arose back in November 2019.
The meeting could agree to activate the foreign secretary-level mechanism constituted in 2014 during the Third Meeting of the Joint Commission in Kathmandu.
As per the agreement in 2014, the foreign secretary level mechanism would seek technical support from the Boundary Working Group in order to resolve the boundary disputes in Susta and Kalapani. Though the meeting at the foreign secretary level decided to set up such a mechanism to deal with boundary disputes between the two countries, not a single meeting has taken place in the last seven years.
The same meeting had formed the Boundary Working Group, which had been working at borders but due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it has halted its task since May last year. The Boundary Working Group has the mandate to construct, restore and repair boundary pillars including the clearance of no man’s land and carrying out other technical tasks.
At least two officials, one in Kathmandu and the other at the Nepali Embassy in Delhi, said both sides are likely to task the Boundary Working Group with providing technical inputs to the foreign secretary level mechanism.
“We are not expecting more than this when it comes to discussions on the boundary issues,” an official at the embassy told the Post over the phone seeking anonymity, citing the sensitivity of the matter.
Rajan Bhattarai, Oli’s foreign relations adviser, said it is too unrealistic to expect a conclusion on such sensitive issues like boundary from one meeting.
“On our behalf, we will raise the boundary issue during the meeting and we would seek an acknowledgement of the dispute from the Indian side,” Bhattarai told the Post.
Relations between Nepal and India started to sour after India in its new political map in November 2019 put Kalapani within its borders.
Delhi cold-shouldered Kathmandu’s calls for diplomatic dialogue. In May last year, India opened a road link via Lipulekh to Kailash Mansarovar in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
Nepal responded by publishing its own map depicting Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhuara as parts of the Nepali territory resulting in the two countries entering a state of cartographic war, as both claimed the areas as their own. Bilateral ties between the two countries hit a rock bottom.
Dialogue at the highest level resumed in October after India’s foreign spy chief Samant Goel visited Kathmandu and met with Oli. In November, Indian Army Chief MM Naravane and Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla came to Kathmandu in a span of three weeks.
But a month later, politics suddenly changed in Kathmandu.
Faced with a crisis in his own Nepal Communist Party, Oli decided to dissolve the House of Representatives on December 20.
Delhi so far has not made any other statement except saying it’s Nepal’s internal matter.
“We have noted the recent political developments in Nepal. These are internal matters for Nepal to decide as per its democratic process,” said Anurag Srivastava, spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs, on December 24. “As a neighbour and well-wisher, India will continue to support Nepal and its people in moving forward on the path of peace, prosperity and development.”
About a week before Oli dissolved the House, Vijay Chauthaiwale, who heads the foreign department cell of India’s governing Bharatiya Janata Party, was in Kathmandu to meet with the Nepali leadership, including Oli.
Political, diplomatic and strategic circles in New Delhi too are watching Gyawali’s visit with keen interest, as it is taking place after China’s unsuccessful attempts to save the Nepal Communist Party unity. China’s growing interest in Nepal’s politics over the last couple of years had caused concerns in Delhi.
Some say since Oli is now looking up to Delhi, Gyawali as his emissary is likely to seek the support of the Indian political leadership for Nepal’s House dissolution and the snap polls.
A Nepali diplomat, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that naturally Gyawali will apprise the Indian leadership of the latest political situation in Nepal after the House dissolution.
The other faction of the Nepal Communist Party led by Pushpa Kamla Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal has taken to the streets, protesting against Oli’s House dissolution move. The Nepali Congress and the Janata Samajbadi Party too have objected to the House dissolution.
“Gyawali in Delhi is likely to justify why Oli dissolved the House and declared the polls,” said the diplomat. “He is also likely to seek support from India for holding the polls in April and May.”
Ranjit Rae, India’s former ambassador to Nepal, told The Print on Wednesday that Oli’s turned to India after he realised he was losing the Chinese support.
“After they [Chinese] started supporting unity of the [Nepal Communist] Party rather than the leadership and once Prime Minister Oli got a sense of this, that’s when he really turned to India,” said Rae. “Then there was a flurry of visits [from India].”
During his stay in Delhi, Gyawali is scheduled to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, among others.
Besides meeting with the top Indian leadership, Gyawali will also address a gathering at the Indian Council of World Affairs on Nepal-India relations, hold talks with Indian diplomats and experts, according to the Nepali Embassy in Delhi.
Before wrapping up his three-day visit, Gyawali will also speak to the Indian media.
Rae, the former ambassador, told the Post that the visit from Kathmandu formalises that the process of dialogue has begun at the bilateral level.
“I am sure the Nepali side will raise the boundary issue with India,” said Rae in a text message. “To resolve the boundary dispute and disagreement, we already have a mechanism. It can be activated. There are also mechanisms at the survey level, we can take support from them [as well].”
As far as Nepal’s political issues are concerned, India’s dilemma is likely to continue in the face of Oli’s move of House dissolution, which is being heard by the Supreme Court, and the declaration of snap elections, observers say.
“In the last few months and years, Nepal’s northern neighbour has become very visible and public,” Rae told The Print. “So all these factors led the government of India to conclude that it’s not a very good idea to have a very long gap in the engagement... at least on normal interaction and economic and other kinds of cooperation should continue. Hence there was this flurry of visits.”
“But now Prime Minister Oli has dissolved the House, and there is a big crisis in Nepal,” added Rae. “So this is the dilemma… if you don’t engage, there are problems. So I think we must continue our engagements. So you have to see Foreign Minister Gyawali’s visit in this context.”
Niahar Nayak, a fellow at Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses in New Delhi, said that strengthening bilateral relations in the post-Covid-19 period, preliminary discussions on pending bilateral disputes, discussion on water, energy and trade and transit trade issues, among others, are expected during Gyawali’s visit.
“It looks like all bilateral issues and the status of Nepal-India ties, especially after Nepal unveiled its map, would be reviewed,” Nayak told the Post in a text message. “Most importantly, this visit [by Gyawali] indicates that the relationship is getting to normal. On boundary issues, very preliminary discussions are expected where the joint commission may activate the foreign secretary level mechanism.”
Anil Giri is a reporter covering diplomacy, international relations and national politics for The Kathmandu Post. Giri has been working as a journalist for a decade-and-a-half, contributing to numerous national and international media outlets.
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Harley quinn black and red cartoon
Amanda Conner
Posted on 07.01.2019 by Marisabel S.
Harley Quinn, Vol. 6: Black, White and Red All Over by Amanda Conner
HAS HARLEY MET HER (LOVE) MATCH?
Harley Quinn knows all about mad love, but she’s put all that behind her. Now she’s an independent, butt-kicking woman with a business that offers violence in the service of good. But Harley is about to find out what it feels like to be on the receiving end of some truly mad love.
His name is Red Tool, and he wants to prove his love for Harley…by murdering people, kidnapping her and trying to force her to marry him!
But Harley’s got even bigger problems on her plate than a homicidal lovesick psycho who can’t feel any pain. The mayor of New York City has decided that the “understanding” he had with her to let her business operate without interference came with an unannounced expiration date…and that date is now.
Will Harley end up behind bars, or worse? Or will Red Tool prove to be the right tool for the job?
Writers Amanda Conner (BEFORE WATCHMEN: SILK SPECTRE) and Jimmy Palmiotti (JONAH HEX) and artists John Timms (Deadpool) and Chad Hardin (DEMON KNIGHTS) introduce the new character that will have Harley seeing red! Collects HARLEY QUINN #26-30.
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Harley Quinn, also known as Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel in the Batman franchise, is one of Batmans most notorious female villains. Throughout the Batman franchise, Harley Quinn displays a great, love-hate relationship with the famed villain, The Joker.
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Harley Quinn, also known as Harleen Frances Quinzel, is a main character. She has been a superhero since she was a baby and loves to play pranks. She has pale skin and long shiny light blonde hair tied up into pigtails by two black hair ties. She has a blue stripe in one pigtail and a red stripe in the other. She has blue eyes, and she wears red lipstick and blue eyeshadow. She wears a black bandit mask and a top that is themed around the joker card with a checkered red and black diamond pattern going down it.
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Now we will explore her time as a s war hero, a Gotham gang leader, and a high school student, all leading up to her sure to be show-stopping performance in Suicide Squad! Harley came in her standard jester outfit from Batman: The Animated Series. Harley returned to animation in for the fourth season of The Batman. Harleen brought Bruce Wayne onto her show in an attempt to make him talk about a previous relationship. The Joker took her in and prompted her to release her rage throughout Gotham. She put on a jester costume to hide her identity and became Harley Quinn.
Harley Quinn Dr. In her depictions she has been portrayed as a physician psychiatrist and as a psychologist. Quinn is also set to appear in her own upcoming animated series Harley Quinn in October as part of the DC Universe streaming service, voiced by Kaley Cuoco. Harley Quinn is a frequent accomplice and lover of the Joker , whom she met while working as an intern psychiatrist at Gotham City 's Arkham Asylum , where the Joker was a patient. The character has teamed up with fellow villains the Catwoman and Poison Ivy several times, the trio being known as the Gotham City Sirens. Poison Ivy is known to be a close friend and recurring ally of Harley, even being depicted as her girlfriend in recent comics. However, she is still depicted as a supervillain in other media.
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Primate adaptation and evolution third edition
John G. Fleagle
Posted on 19.01.2019 by Billy L.
Primate Adaptation and Evolution by John G. Fleagle
John Fleagle has improved on his 1988 text by reconceptualizing chapters and by bringing new findings in functional and evolutionary approaches to bear on his synthesis of comparative primate data. The Second Edition provides a foundation upon which students can develop an understanding of our primate heritage. It features up-to-date information gained through academic training, laboratory experience and field research. This beautifully illustrated volume provides a comprehensive introductory text explaining the many aspects of primate biology and human evolution.
* Provides up-to-date information about many aspects of primate biology and evolution
* Contains a completely new chapter on primate communities
* Presents totally revised chapters on primate origins, early anthropoids, and fossil platyrrhines
* Includes an updated glossary, new illustrations, and a revised Classification of Order Primates
* Succeeds as the best introductory text on primate evolution because it synthesizes and allows access to primary literature
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Primate Adaptation and Evolution, Third Edition, is a thorough revision of the text of choice for courses in primate evolution. The book retains its grounding in the.
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Primate Adaptation and Evolution, Third Edition, is a thorough revision of the text of choice for courses in primate evolution. The book retains its grounding in the extant primate groups as the best way to understand the fossil trail and the evolution of these modern forms. However, this coverage is now streamlined, making reference to the many new and excellent books on living primate ecology and adaptation — a field that has burgeoned since the first edition of Primate Adaptation and Evolution. By drawing out the key features of the extant families and referring to more detailed texts, the author sets the scene and also creates space for a thorough updating of the exciting developments in primate palaeontology — and the reconstruction through early hominid species — of our own human origins. This updated version covers recent developments in primate paleontology and the latest taxonomy, and includes over new illustrations and revised evolutionary trees.
Primate Adaptation and Evolution, Third Edition, is a thorough revision of the text of choice for courses in primate evolution. The book retains its grounding in the extant primate groups as the best way to understand the fossil trail and the evolution of these modern forms. However, this coverage is now streamlined, making reference to the many new and excellent books on living primate ecology and adaptation — a field that has burgeoned since the first edition of Primate Adaptation and Evolution. By drawing out the key features of the extant families and referring to more detailed texts, the author sets the scene and also creates space for a thorough updating of the exciting developments in primate palaeontology — and the reconstruction through early hominid species — of our own human origins. This updated version covers recent developments in primate paleontology and the latest taxonomy, and includes over new illustrations and revised evolutionary trees. This text is ideal for undergraduate and post-graduate students studying the evolution and functional ecology of primates and early fossil hominids.
San Diego: Academic Press, The long-awaited revision of the standard student text on primate evolution. Offers full coverage of newly discovered fossils and the latest taxonomy.
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Modded Team Fortress 2 Bots Are Designed To Hunt Cheaters
Luke Plunkett
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Team Fortress 2 has a problem with bots, but not all of its bots are there for cheating. Some have been programmed to hunt down the cheaters.
Racist Spam Bots Are Running Rampant In Team Fortress 2
If you hop into a Team Fortress 2 match right now, there’s a good chance that you’ll be greeted by…
Apparently this has been a thing in the TF2 community for a little while now, but it’s only after this Tweet that the wider world got some insight into how it’s all been happening:
Among other attempts, it’s the Bot Extermination Service that’s getting the most attention, with the creation of a bot that’s able to recognise which players are humans and which are cheat bots in a round, and only target the bots:
As Eurogamer point out, this isn’t a perfect solution for the bot problem, since the spots being taken up by these “good” bots are occupying a space on a server that could be used by a human player, and that in turn creates a scenario where games can potentially be full of bots chasing other bots instead of people playing the game.
But hey, it’s something, and it’s a pretty ingenious something at that.
Luke Plunkett is a Senior Editor based in Canberra, Australia. He has written a book on cosplay, designed a game about airplanes, and also runs cosplay.kotaku.com.
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they’re onto something. i assume this is a community effort so the next step is to get something official integrated into the actual game. if you have bots that can spot cheaters over the course of one round then it seems much easier to just immediately slap bans down and open up server slots rather than just attempting to mitigate their bullshit.
besides that, i think it’s awesome and i appreciate that there are people out there using their skills to fuck over these bitch-ass punk pussy cheating motherfuckers.
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Horse Books to Read For Black History Month
Posted on February 1, 2020 by Kristian Beverly
Happy Black History Month!
I wanted to do a book recommendation list for Black History Month that was horse themed.
So here they are. I will preface that I haven’t read all of these. I picked some based on reviews, recommendation, and scholarship.
Picture/Early Reader Books
The Last Black King of the Kentucky Derby by Crystal Hubbard and illustrated by Robert McGuire
The Last Black King of the Kentucky Derby is for kids who have a 1st to 3rd grade reading level. It’s a biography of Jimmy Winkfield, who lived an amazing life around horses and was the last African American to win the Kentucky Derby.
Black Cowboy, Wild Horses by Julius Lester and illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
Black Cowboy, Wild Horses is a for kids with a preschool to 3rd grade reading level. It’s about Bob Lemmons, a legendary mustang catcher. It is an adapted version of Julius’s book Long Journey Home: Stories from Black History.
Bill Pickett: Rodeo-Ridin’ Cowboy by Andrea D. Pinkney and illustrated by Brian Pinkney
Bill Pickett: Rodeo-Ridin’ Cowboy is another young reader book for kids with reading levels between preschool to 3rd grade. It’s a story about the child who became Bill Pickett, the cowboy who is credited with inventing bull dogging. Publisher’s Weekly gave this a starred review: “The author gives Pickett’s (ca.1860- 1932) life story ample context, too, bolstering it with information about the role of African Americans in settling the West; an afterword discusses black cowboys in general.”
Let ‘Er Buck!: George Fletcher, the People’s Champion by Vaunt Micheaux Nelson and illustrated by Gordon C. James
Let ‘Er Buck! is about George Fletcher with a focus on his entry in the 1911 Pendleton Round-Up. He became the people’s champion after prejudice clouded his round and a local sheriff raised prize money for him. This was given a starred review from Publisher’s Weekly with ‘a glossary of rodeo and western words and a selected bibliography wrap up this triumphant tale of fairness trumping prejudice for a wrangler extraordinaire.’
Step Right Up: How Doc and Jim Key Taught the World about Kindness by Donna Janell Bowman and illustrated by Daniel Minter
Dr. William Key had a special way with animals. While enslaved, he traveled around Tennessee to tend to sick and wounded animals. Once free, he dreamed of having a racehorse, but the foal was born weak. Key realized his horse’s smarts and began teaching him and showing the world the message of kindness to animals. Step Right Up: How Doc and Jim Key Taught the World About Kindness is a children’s book about Dr. William Key and his relationship with his famous horse, Jim Key. This book is for kids with a second to third grade reading level.
Wonder Horse: The True Story of the World’s Smartest Horse by Emily Arnold McCully.
Wonder Horse: The True Story of the World’s Smartest Horse is a picture book about Dr. William Key and his new foal Jim. It goes into Dr. William Key’s upbringing and how he taught his foal through kindness and patience. This book is for kids with a preschool to second grade reading level.
Middle Grade/Young Adult Books
Ghetto Cowboy by G. Neri and illustrated by Jesse Joshua Watson
Ghetto Cowboy is a coming of age novel. Cole’s mother leaves him with a father he has never known. But the twelve year old is soon introduced to a group of Philadelphian cowboys who use horses to steer youths away from drugs and gangs. This novel received numerous awards including a YALSA Amazing Audiobook pick and a Pennsylvania Young Readers’ Choice List. It’s considered middle grade. This is going to be a movie that was partially filmed in Philadelphia with Idris Elba!
The Good Luck Girls by Charlotte Nichole Davis
The Good Luck Girls by Charlotte Nicole Davis is a western inspired fantasy. In this world, children can be sold to ‘welcome houses’ where they’re branded with cursed markings that mature as they age. When Clementine accidentally kills a man, the girls escape and go on a dangerous journey to freedom. They’re pursued by powerful human and inhuman forces while following a story passed from one Good Luck Girl to another.
My Name Is America: The Journal Of Joshua Loper, A Black Cowboy by Walter Dean Myers
The My Name Is America series ran from 1998 to 2004. It was a series of historical novels written in a journal format during an important period or event in American History. The Journal of Joshua Loper, A Black Cowboy was written by Walter Dean Myers. Joshua Loper is a 16 year old in 1871, and records his journey during his first cattle drive while dealing with racial prejudice.
The King Of The Wind by Marguerite Henry and illustrated by Wesley Dennis
The King of The Wind by Marguerite Henry and illustrated by Wesley Dennis is probably the most well known book on this list. I kept flipping between including it and not including it on the list, but eventually decided to because I wanted another fictional book on the list. It won the Newberry Award in 1949. This is the fictionalized story of Sham, one of the founding stallions of the Thoroughbred breed, and his relationship with his steadfast friend, Agba.
The Saddle Club Series by Bonnie Bryant
The Saddle Club series follows the adventures of Carole, Stevie, and Lisa who ride at Pine Hollow Stables. This middle grade series spans 101 books with ten spin offs. The books were published between 1988 through 2001. A seventeen book young adult series that follows the girls four years after the Saddle Club series were also published, but seem to be out of print.
Night Hawk by Beverly Jenkins
Night Hawk by Beverly Jenkins is a historical romance set in 1880s Wyoming. Maggie Freeman grudgingly accepts the help of bounty hunter Ian Vance after a vigilante mob wants to see her hanged. On their journey to a safe place to try her case, love and freedom cross barriers.
The adult nonfiction list was the last I compiled. Finding books in the other categories felt like pulling teeth. This one was marginally easier. The books primarily settled in two categories: Black cowboys and Black jockeys.
African American Women of the Old West by Tricia Martineau Wagner
African American Women of the Old West by Tricia Martineau Wagner highlights 10 Black women from backgrounds ranging from slavery to freedom. Included are the biographies of woman like Elizabeth Thorn Scott who made it her mission to educate Black children.
Black Cowboys of the Old West: True, Sensational, And Little-Known Stories From History by Tricia Martineau Wagner
Black Cowboys of the Old West: True, Sensational, And Little-Known Stories From History by Tricia Martineau Wagner highlights Black western cowboys. The author wrote, “Black Cowboys of the Old West highlights the accomplishments and achievements of black cowboys, giving them the recognition they deserve. History is not being rewritten to make room for cowboys of color; the record is simply becoming appropriately inclusive.”
Race Horse Men by Katherine C. Mooney
Race Horse Men by Katherine C. Mooney is an an excellent book. She highlights the intersection between American racing and slavery. Horse racing was America’s first spectator sport. She highlights major players in America’s horse racing history and the role that Black jockeys, grooms, and trainers played in it.
The Prince of Jockeys: The Life of Isaac Burns Murphy by Pellom McDaniels
Most horse books that highlight horse racing and records will have his picture. Issac Burns Murphy is considered to be the most winning jockey. The Prince of Jockeys by Pellom McDaniels III is a biography of the famed jockey who was not only an incredible horseman but also a cultural figure.
Black Maestro: The Epic Life of an American Legend by Joe Drape
There are some stories that seem so incredible that they read like fiction. This is Jimmy Winkfield. Black Maestro: The Life of an American Legend by Joe Drape follows Jimmy Winkfield’s life from the 17th child of sharecroppers to being the last Black jockey to win the Kentucky Derby. He survived the Klu Klux Klan and Nazis before finally settling in France.
The Great Black Jockeys by Edward Hotaling
The Great Black Jockeys by Edward Hotaling highlights some of the famous Black jockeys ranging from the 1700s to the 20th century. The book highlights jockeys like Austin Curtis.
The Buffalo Soldiers: A Narrative of the Black Cavalry in the West by William H. Leckie with Shirley A. Leckie
The Buffalo Soliders by William H. Leckie and Shirley A. Leckie gives a comprehensive history about the Buffalo Soldiers. The Buffalo Soldiers were formed during the Civil War because of a need for more soldiers. They weren’t known as the iconic name then, but the name eventually became a generic term for all Black soldiers. The book begins at the creation of The Buffalo Soldiers and ultimately ends with recent developments (as of 2007) of efforts to memorialize them.
Beautiful Jim Key: The Lost History of a Horse and a Man Who Changed the World by Mim Eichler Rivas
Beautiful Jim Key: The Lost History of a Horse and a Man Who Changed the World by Mim Eichler Rivas is about Dr. William Key. He was a former slave, Civil War Veteran, and veterinarian who turned an ugly duckling colt into a beloved hero. Dr. Key and his wonder horse performed across the country for nine years and earned respect from some of the most influential figures of the time.
My initial criteria for picking the books started as this:
Must feature a Black person as the protagonist, not as a supporting character
Horses must be a part of the plot or in the world ex. Western themed
Available to buy (independently or major press published, it couldn’t be out of copyright and unavailable).
While this list isn’t as long as I wished, I hope you will look into them. I will not lie and say I scanned every book available out there–so if you know of any horse novels that feature Black protagonists, please send them my way.
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Kaitlin Perez
Bitter Springs is a historical fictional romance about a Mexican man Renaldo and a freed slave Hank who tame wild horses using gentleness. It was a fun read. Adult novel.
Lynn Isenbarger
Thank you for the list of books to read! Going to check and see if I can get some of them from the library or onto my Kindle.
Kel Cole
Happy Black History Month! Kristian, this is amazing! I love how devoted you are to your craft/hobby. Your passion shines through for sure. This is a great list not only for children but adults alike. I’m always looking for books to read to my daughter so I appreciate you for sharing so many options, especially those with Black protagonists. Perhaps I’ll even go see Ghetto Cowboy when it comes out 🙂
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Ah, this took me back to my childhood! Can’t wait to start reading with my daughter. Thank you for this list!
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Wife of Nunavut man who died from COVID-19 pleads with people to get vaccinated
By The Canadian Press on January 14, 2021.
Nunavut's territorial flag flies in Ottawa on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. The wife of a Nunavut man who died from COVID-19 after contracting it in his community is urging the territory's residents to get vaccinated. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
IQALUIT, Nunavut – The wife of a Nunavut man who died from COVID-19 after contracting it in his community is urging the territory’s residents to get vaccinated.
Diane Sammurtok’s husband Luki died in December after being flown from his home in Arviat to a southern hospital.
Sammurtok called in to Arviat’s local radio station and pleaded with people to get the vaccine.
A recording of the call was played at a news conference today and broadcast over radio and television.
Speaking through tears and sobs, Sammurtok said she doesn’t want anyone to go through what she did.
Premier Joe Savikataaq, who is from Arviat, had tears in his eyes as he listened and his voice shook as he addressed the media.
Savikataaq urged people to stop spreading misinformation about the vaccine and said he will get it when it’s his turn.
Vaccination clinics are underway in four Nunavut communities this week and are tol roll out in four more next week.
There are no active cases of COVID-19 in Nunavut.
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32. Behind the Silver Screen
2017-07-19 by 🍯 Hummingbird in Painting A Life's Canvas and tagged 1946 Cannes Film Festival, Abhishek, Africa, Amitabh Bachchan, Bharat Bhushan, Bharathanatyam, Bollywood, Carnatic, Charlie Chaplin, Chembur, China, Dev Anand, Dravidian, filmfare magazine, Filmistan, Goregaon, icon, Indian cinema, Johnny Walker, Kamini Kushal, Madhubala, Middle East, monsoon, Nalini Jaywant, Nargis, National Geographic, Om Prakash, Palme d'Or, R.K. Studios, Raj Kapoor, Ravi Shankar, Russia, scotch, South India, Tamil Nadu, Vyjayanthimala | Leave a comment
Somehow or other we found ourselves spending a good part of our days in a few of the Indian film studios; R.K. Studios (as in Raj Kapoor) in the suburban district of Chembur and Filmistan Studios in Goregaon, just to name a couple.
We were present for many a scene shootings on these movie sets around Bombay. Meeting Indian cinema stars for this young man was certainly a plus. Neither myself nor my friend Jittu were necessarily star-struck.
My pleasure in doing this came more from my lifelong fascination with the projections on the screen and the range of stories they told rather than anything else. After that one cannot help but to like or dislike certain actors – it came with the territory of course.
Perhaps one of the top most recognized and remembered, at the very least to Indian cinema fans I was privileged to meet, would be the aforementioned Raj Kapoor. He was sometimes akin to Charlie Chaplin.
And I think back now how fortunate I was to have met these people, like Nargis who was undoubtedly R.K.’s favorite leading lady; she was immortalised in the RK Studios emblem in fact.
And there was the amazing Vyjayanthimala. She not only acted and sang haunting Carnatic pieces (recognised as the classical music of the South Indian region) but could also beautifully perform the Bharathanatyam. This is possibly the oldest Indian dance form.
And there was Madhubala, just as beautiful. I remember reading somewhere she was considered an iconic Hindi film celebrity. We have had for quite sometime our own filmfare magazines talking about the people and films (now Bollywood) of our country. Not unlike the magazines at the market checkout here in the U.S.A. I suppose.
I also had the pleasure of meeting Kamini Kushal who starred in Neecha Nagar, her debut, which won the Palme d’Or award at the 1946 Cannes Film Festival. There is a name here I know you all know; another debut role in this movie but as music director, the legendary Ravi Shankar.
I was privileged to have met actor Dev Anand who was acting in Funtoosh at the time. He had made his screen debut 10 years earlier and dominated the silver screen for decades to come with his répertoire to include writing, producing and directing.
I also was very pleased to have met Bharat Bhushan, a talented scriptwriter, actor & producer along with the wonderful and often humorous Om Prakash of radio, then stage, and on and behind the screen fame.
An unusual beauty I met was Nalini Jaywant who began acting at age 14 and the popular Johnny Walker, famed in grand wit and comedic roles, giving himself the stage name; after you guessed it! the world famous scotch.
I found this all very fascinating. I was intrigued by the way scenes were shot and noted that they were rarely in any type of sequence based on what I was seeing.
It was like it made no sense when I thought how a story-line would unfold. Guess I was just thinking of it as a film in its complete form and my brain wanted to think logic.
It was exciting I remember, to attend the completed film months or so later; I watched it with an entirely different perspective. And the parts that I had witnessed being made now came together on the screen and the logic I was looking for was found!
Anyhow it was a very good time for me even though it was still monsoon season and an umbrella can only do so much when they’re trying to shoot outdoors!
Raj Kapoor And I will tell you he was adored in Russia, Africa, China, the Middle East and many other parts of the world as well. www.nytimes.com/1988/06/03/…/raj-kapoor-top-indian-film-star-is-dead-at-64.html
Bharathanatyam evolved out of the South India state of Tamil Nadu. By the way this is where the famous Dravidian-style Hindu temples are located. Surely you have heard of or seen photos of these architectural marvels in National Geographic or such magazines.
If anyone reading this knows anything about the film industry of India then you’d also know how meaningful and special our cinema is to the majority of the Indian people. It bears repeating; Indian cinema is world-renowned and can be a whole lot of fun!
On a separate yet related note: I returned to India many years later with my wife and youngest son, and we found ourselves at the film studios. We were privileged to meet Om Prakash again amongst a few of the current popular actors, and for the first time, I met the distinctive Amitabh Buchchan with his son Abhishek who was just a little boy at the time. Now who in all the world does not recognize that man?
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Rock Damage and Fluid Transport, Part I
Rock Damage and Fluid Transport, Part I pp 1031-1045 | Cite as
Can Damage Mechanics Explain Temporal Scaling Laws in Brittle Fracture and Seismicity?
Donald L. Turcote
Robert Shcherbakov
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Time delays associated with processes leading to a failure or stress relaxation in materials and earthquakes are studied in terms of continuum damage mechanics. Damage mechanics is a quasiempirical approach that describes inelastic irreversible phenomena in the deformation of solids. When a rock sample is loaded, there is generally a time delay before the rock fails. This period is characterized by the occurrence and coalescence of microcracks which radiate acoustic signals of broad amplitudes. These acoustic emission events have been shown to exhibit power-law scaling as they increase in intensity prior to a rupture. In case of seismogenic processes in the Earth’s brittle crust, all earthquakes are followed by an aftershock sequence. A universal feature of aftershocks is that their rate decays in time according to the modified Omori’s law, a power-law decay. In this paper a model of continuum damage mechanics in which damage (microcracking) starts to develop when the applied stress exceeds a prescribed yield stress (a material parameter) is introduced to explain both laboratory experiments and systematic temporal variations in seismicity.
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Turcote D.L., Shcherbakov R. (2006) Can Damage Mechanics Explain Temporal Scaling Laws in Brittle Fracture and Seismicity?. In: Dresen G., Zang A., Stephansson O. (eds) Rock Damage and Fluid Transport, Part I. Pageoph Topical Volumes. Birkhäuser Basel. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-7643-7712-7_7
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Alumni / Fall 2017
Cats the catalyst for cool cafe concept
By Tamara Chapman
Posted September 29, 2017 at 10:50 am
Law school grad Sana Hamelin founded the Denver Cat Cafe. Photo: Danielle Lirette
Three years after launching the Denver Cat Company, Sana Hamelin (JD ’12) still has all nine of her “crazy cat lady” lives.
That’s no small feat. After all, opening the Mile High City’s first and only cat café — where customers can nab a java fix while hobnobbing with resident felines — was an exercise in entrepreneurial derring-do.
The idea for the venture was born of a sense that Hamelin, then working at a prominent law firm, needed to pursue her passion for helping animals.
“How do you make a living loving cats? I never thought there was a way to work with animal rescue that wasn’t heartbreaking — until I heard about cat cafes,” Hamelin recalls. The first such undertaking in the U.S., modeled loosely after cafes in Taiwan and Japan, opened in Oakland, Calif., in October 2014. The Oakland location differed from its overseas counterparts by making its cats eligible for adoption, a feature that characterizes Hamelin’s establishment, which launched less than two months after its California cousin.
Since then, cat cafes have caught on all over the country. They offer folks in need of a feline fix a chance to unwind with a sedentary, lap-loving senior or to play pounce with a manic kitten. Some cafes — including Hamelin’s — even offer cat-centric yoga sessions and art classes, where the stars of the show may or may not sit still for a still life.
But most important, by partnering with rescue organizations, cat cafes have placed thousands of bewhiskered quadrupeds in “furever” homes. As of summer 2017, the Denver Cat Company had catalyzed the adoption of more than 350 animals, all chipped, vaccinated and spayed or neutered. (One charmer, Otto, trekked home with Hamelin herself.)
“Cats that are sitting in the shelter for a year are getting adopted here within two weeks,” Hamelin says, attributing this success to the allure of the cat cafe concept. “I think it caught Americans’ imaginations on fire. [Denver Cat Company] was kind of on the cutting edge of a trend.”
Cobbling together her hybrid enterprise — a for-profit company with a philanthropic purpose — was made easier by her law education, Hamelin says. All those hours of Socratic thinking taught her that “you can figure this out. If it is figureout-able, you can do it.”
And it was a lot to figure out. Take the zoning code, written, as Hamelin explains, “to conform to businesses that already exist.” What’s more, building owners and leasing agents were wary of working with an enterprise that defied categorization — neither traditional coffee shop, pet store nor animal shelter. She finally found a landlord willing to give her space on trendy Tennyson Street in northwest Denver.
City officials, meanwhile, greeted her proposal with incredulity. A cat what? They didn’t know how to regulate a beverage-dispensing business that shared square footage with a critter who might cough up a hairball at any minute. Should her business adhere to regulations governing a coffee shop or an animal shelter? Fortunately, Hamelin explains, the city was willing to collaborate, working through the health and safety challenges one by one.
A native of Pakistan, Hamelin credits her law degree with giving her a reputable credential that made the business community and officialdom take notice. “I realized that nobody took me seriously until I mentioned I was a lawyer. [Otherwise], it was a harebrained idea from a brown girl,” she says.
Harebrained? Hamelin doesn’t entirely discount the notion. After all, she says, “I am a total crazy cat lady.”
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Moroccan Startup Raises $3 Million With A Goal To Be The ‘Alibaba Of Africa’
Funding 3 years ago - Tue, Jun 20, 2017, 8:00 PM
Author: MAGNiTT
SOURCE: Inc. Arabia - Moroccan Startup Raises $3 Million With A Goal To Be The ‘Alibaba Of Africa’
Moroccan startup Waystocap has raised $3 million to expand operations in Africa, it announced last week.
The investors in the latest round include Y Combinator, Battery Ventures, Soma Capital, Palm Drive Capital, Amino Capital, Endure Capital, Story Ventures, Lynett Capital, Neon Capital, 4DX LLC, Michael Seibel, Jude Gomila and Pascal Levy Garboua.
Waystocap is a marketplace for businesses to sell and buy in Africa. Launched in 2015, it aims to become the Alibaba of Africa.
The latest fundraising came after it came out of the Y Combinator accelerator program in Silicon Valley.
The marketplace is more focused on retailers and wholesalers than average consumers.In 2017, it claims to have processed transactions worth $3.1 million, mainly in food, textile, and industrial tools.
The firm has offices in Casablanca and Los Angeles.
The market for cross-border trading is huge in Africa and represents at least $720 billion, said Waystocap Founder and CEO Niama El Bassunie.
Moroccan early-stage firms have been eliciting considerable investor interest of late.
In March, Casablanca-based classified car ads startup Moteur.ma raised an undisclosed amount in funding from Malaysian investment firm Frontier Digital Ventures (FDV).
The startup plans to use the funds to move into new car ads, in addition to the used car classifieds space where it is already present.
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Home News & insight News Vote now for Nautilus charity of the year
Vote now for Nautilus charity of the year
Nautilus welfare services manager Mick Howarth on why the charity deserves this accolade
Public voting is now open for your favourite seafarers' charity in the 2020 Mersey Maritime Awards – you have until February 14 to make your vote count.
The Nautilus Welfare Fund (NWF), which runs Mariners' Park retirement estate in Wallasey, has been shortlisted for the Positive Impact category.
The award recognises maritime charitable organisations, or other enterprises, that bring about positive measurable change to the lives or living conditions of individuals and the community.
In 2019 the Nautilus Welfare Fund expanded its range of specialist services to retired seafarers and their dependents, including accommodation at Mariners' Park, in Wallasey. The 16-acre site on the banks of the River Mersey is the focal point for the charity’s work. It offers 125 homes, mostly bungalows and apartments, plus a residential and nursing home, creating a unique maritime community.
The opening of John Fay House in May provided 12 new state-of-the-art independent living apartments.
The estate now plans to expand further with the restoration and development of Gibson House, in a development project worth more than £10m that will provide another 26 apartments with front and side waterfront views which are earmarked for Nautilus Welfare Fund residents.
The NWF also offers financial support and caseworker services to individuals across the UK in addition to its strong presence on Merseyside.
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Kate Middleton and Prince William’s heartbreak as beloved family dog Lupo dies
Royals heartbroken over dog’s death
by Alex Winter, The Sun
23rd Nov 2020 7:21 AM
Kate Middleton and Prince William have spoken of their heartbreak after their beloved dog Lupo died.
The couple posted the sad news on their official Instagram page, Kensington Royal, The Sun reports.
In the caption, the couple wrote: "Very sadly last weekend our dear dog, Lupo, passed away. He has been at the heart of our family for the past nine years and we will miss him so much. - W & C."
William and Kate’s dog Lupo.
The English cocker spaniel has often appeared in photos alongside the family, and in particular with Prince George.
He was bred from a dog owned by Kate's parents Michael and Carole Middleton and given to the Duke and Duchess as an early Christmas present in 2011.
Lupo was so important to the family that Prince William referenced the pet in his first official interview after becoming a father in 2013.
He said: "For me, Catherine, and now little George, are my priorities. And Lupo.
"He's coping all right, actually.
"As a lot of people know who have got dogs and are bringing a newborn back, they take a little bit of time to adapt, but no, he's been all right so far."
Lupo even helped the couple choose George's name, according to reports.
Kate and William scattered pieces of paper with various names on the floor, and the dog stopped when he reached 'George', it's claimed.
Following the little boy's birth, Lupo featured in one of the first official photographs.
He later appeared in a family portrait of the Duke and Duchess with their son in 2014.
The name Lupo is from the Italian word for wolf - and it was reported that Kate named the pet after the family of her paternal great-grandfather, Olive Christiana Middleton nee Lupton.
After photos of the little dog were shared for the first time, dog-loving royal watchers were immediately enamoured - and breeders credit him with fuelling a huge surge in numbers of people looking for cocker spaniel puppies.
Tatler even named the pet the 50th most fascinating person in Britain in 2013.
Earlier this year, the Duchess joked about Lupo while visiting Savannah House, a facility run by social justice charity Extern.
As she played ping pong, the smiling royal said: "We try to do this at home but our dog keeps catching the ping pong balls."
Thousands of people - including actor Jennifer Garner - have already shared their condolences with the family.
One wrote: "So sorry for your loss … animals are not pets, they become family," while another said: "Rest in peace lovely Lupo."
Kate's brother James has also paid tribute to the dog, writing on Instagram: "Nothing can ever prepare you for the loss of a dog.
"For those who have never had a dog, it might be hard to understand the loss.
"However for those who have loved a dog know the truth: A dog is not just a pet; it is a member of the family, a best friend, a loyal companion, a teacher and a therapist."
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Mr and Mrs Grant by rachgreengeller
TV » Scandal Rated: T, English, Adventure & Romance, Olivia P., Fitzgerald G./Fitz, Cyrus B., Abby W., Words: 8k+, Favs: 61, Follows: 112, Published: 4/12/2016 Updated: 6/25/2016}
Olivia had the file in her hand. They needed to catch his wife in the act so they could prevent a political scandal. Neelon had given them her schedule and the Senator continued his campaigning for relection . He had informed them that his wife would be meeting her lover and that he wanted OPA to beat the press to the punch. If anyone knew about rerouting the press in a political romance, it had to be Liv. She certainly had to do it enough times with her own life.
"Thomas, I have an idea. I want to see how you tick and how you handle a situation. The Senator has asked us to watch his wife and her music teacher. They are supposed to meet , but I have a feeling she is going to get more than a lesson. I also think that the press and media are also tipped off by the opposition and that is why Senator Nealon hired OPA. You and I will go on an oid fashioned stakeout with lots of coffee. " Olivia smiled as she walked over to the man. "Huck will do the set up of the hotel room and we will listen in."
Within an hour, Huck had snuck in with the help of a bribed desk clerk. Olivia and "Thomas" sat across the street from the motel room. They were lucky that Nealon's wife had chosen the cheap route rather than the five star one. Parked in the van, the hours snaked by with no sign of the wife and her musical lover. Olivia began to get restless. She usually didn't do this kind of work, but welcomed the chance of getting to know this mysterious man. Unfortunately, they had run out of coffee and needed to refuel.
"Why don't I get some more." He drawled.
"That would be nice. Maybe grab some popcorn too." Olivia placed her hand under her cheek as she continued to see if anything at all was happening yet.
"Maybe some Gettysburger." Fitz hinted. "And some Freedom Fries." He offered. "My treat."
"Such the gentleman. " Olivia smiled as Fitz went out the door. He acted like he didn't want to leave her. He just kept turning around and wanted to take a mental picture of her face for his own pleasure. "Something wrong Mr Anthony?" Olivia queried. Fitz just took the back of his hand and rubbed his chin. "I always am stopped by the presence of a beautiful woman, ma'am." Liv was floored by this gentleman . Besides this stakeout, her other job of the evening was to uncover this man. There was just something about him . "Back in a few."
Fitz slammed the door of the van. Olivia began to pull together her strategy. Maybe she could use wine to pull some answers out of him. Normally she wouldn't be reduced to these kind of tactics. After all, she was the Washington legend who created a President. But she couldn't put her finger on it, there was just something about him. Before she left the office, she put a bottle in her bag and then colored water to match the color of the wine. If she kept her wits, she could coerce him
"We lucked out. There was a Gettysburger across the road." Fitz handed her the bag. Olivia accepted it Fitz crawled back into the van. As he passed through, Olivia couldn't help but notice his fine ass, . Firm and tight. It brought a smile to her face. Now this is becoming to seem more familiar . When the two of them settled into their van, one of his Secret Service was also hiding outside just to make sure he was still safe. When a President leaves the White House, his detail can be lessened to only one if necessary. For this masquerade, Fitz wanted his out of sight if possible. When the two were comfortable, Liv pulled the bottle of wine out of her shopping bag along with two plastic cups. She hid the bottle of colored water at the bottom of the bag.
"I thought that since we are so bored, it might be fun to just have a glass of wine and then get to know each other. No w on the average, I usually don't do this , but I thought that it might be a nice icebreaker. Plus there isn't a damn thing going on and I am bored. Plus I can do what I want since I am the boss." Olivia said . Carefully she poured two glasses of wine and then lifted them in a toast.
"To new friends." She said as she spilled the one glass of wine. "Oh damn, now I have to pour some more." Carefully she poured herself another glass of colored water and then took a long sip. Fitz lifted his cup in salute and took a long sip.
"I have to admit that I do drink wine, but usually I drink scotch. Its something I got from my daddy." Fitz said.
"Most Texans I know don't drink scotch, they drink bourbon." Olivia smartly commented. "Yes now I see , you aren't the man that I just met." She took a sip and then turned and flitted her lashes. This was going to be fun. He is obviously not Thomas Anthony. She was going to find out who the hell he was. And she had every weapon in her arsenal at her disposal. This was the same woman who was worth two billion at auction. This was the woman who singlehandledly played chicken with one of the world's largest spy organization since her father and lover had run it. Most importantly, she was the woman who had the power to bring down the most powerful man on earth by playing games with his heart. He didn't ask to fall in love with her and she didn't ask her either. She poured Fitz another glass and then handed it to him.
"Here's looking at you kid." He whistled with a bad Bogey accent. Now the pieces were slowly coming together. Olivia remembered that her and Fitz would lay in bed after a day in the White House fighting the press and the optics when the photo came up that revealed their relationship. They would swill booze and watch old movies on television. One of his favorites was "Casablanca". She recalled him telling the story of when he met the ancient star when he was young. He was bigger to life to the young man and there had been many times when he had entertained a career as a movie star rather than a politician like his dad wanted. He might have made a great actor, maybe he could honored his father's wishes playing the President of the United States.
Olivia started to put pieces together. The hair was definitely a dye job and the greasy product that flattened his hair was dripping down on his tanned face. Ten to one that the tan wasn't real either. Reaching over, she could see that his muscles straining under his shirt and got a look at the abs . No man had abs like that. She was looking at a perfect ten in the body department. The Navy did good things to a man and she had the proof twice. She could also see that there was one other thing. His sail was high on the mast. Now she had her proof. This was going to be fun.
"Thomas, I must say you are an incredible man. That is why I knew you would be perfect for the job. There are very few men that I would trust with my business. As you well know, I have had clients that are high above regular people's pay grades. I have worked with senators, heads of state, queens, kings, princes, as well as the President of the US and his family. I have heard more national secrets than any woman a life, been privy to security clearance and was auctioned off to terrorists for that knowledge. I am not a normal boss." She purred as she moved toward him. His ears began to turn red as he heard her voice.
"Ma'am?" he said with a squeaky voice.
"I just mean that you have won my trust and that is a very hard thing to do. Consider yourself fortunate to be included in my circle. Now I know you are ready to be a gladiator." She took her manicured hands and moved them down his denim shirt and toward his turquoise belt buckle. She took her hand and hooked it around the buckle. The hand brushed across the soft denim and she could feel it poking through . There wasn't any thing soft about anything on him. "Remember I am the boss and you take your orders from me. Understand." She took her other hand and slammed it on the dashboard. The noise made him jump.
"You're the boss maam." He said . at that moment , he let his hands move toward her blouse and then let his hands get lost in her hair. It was all coming back to him . He could smell the fragrant shampoo made of strawberries and coconut. He then moved his his head toward hers and then her lips met his as she nibbled at his lower lip. Her soft skin brushed up against his stubble and then she could feel her own panties sticking to her body from moistness. That voice, that low baritone voice was driving her crazy and maybe she bit off a little more than she could chew. His large hands reached up under her skirt as he took his calloused fingers to push away her panties. Her hands moved through his hair and she hooked them around his neck. Olivia leaned back and then began to moan as she could feel him moving his fingers just to the spot to make her moan.
"I am your slave, Livvy. Do with me what you want. Use me Abuse me!" he bellowed as he could feel his penis straining through the jeans. With her hands, she led them to his belt buckle and then pulled down his pants. He wasn't wearing any underwear and it was obvious . She placed her legs around his waist and slowly eased herself into him. Collapsing she knew she had got him now. There was only one thing to do . He began to move toward the spot that made her grit her teeth as he pushed it against the side of her honey walls. She couldn't contain herself as the screams got louder and then she collapsed.
With every breath of her being , she sighed. "Checkmate, Mr President."
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Werewolf Among the Leaves by Fire Inu Princess
Anime » Naruto Rated: T, English, Romance & Drama, [Naruto U., Hinata H.], Words: 91k+, Favs: 160, Follows: 171, Published: 12/7/2016 Updated: 8/12/2018}
102 Chapter 23: The End
Naruto never knew that he could feel so enraged before. He knew one thing better than anyone, those who were cursed lived a harsh life. Iruka was proof of that and hadn't been able to find true happiness until Kakashi came into his life. Now, Hinata had to suffer the same fate as Iruka and it made Naruto angry. He had never wanted to kill someone so badly before in his entire life.
Rushing to Hinata, he watched as Kakashi fought against the man that took away his friends. "Hinata!" Shouted the blonde as he checked her shoulder over.
"Naru… to?" Hinata whispered softly, looking up at the blonde. Her eyes were filled with pain as she gazed at him. "My shoulder… it hurts." She whispered.
"I know Hinata, I'm so sorry. Maybe… maybe it won't work? Maybe he can't curse you because he wasn't a wolf now! Maybe…" Tears filled his eyes, no, he knew that something had changed. Her scent was a little different but not overly so. Tightly shutting his eyes, the blonde knew that he had to do something. That he had to be able to stop his uncle once and for all before he hurt anyone else. He had cursed Iruka, killed Kakashi's friends and not only kidnapped Hinata but also cursed her now too.
Snarling a little, the young man looked at her as he gave her a soft smile. Hoping to ease her spirits. "I'll stop him Hinata, just… just stay here okay?" Hinata just blinked her lavender coloured eyes before nodding slowly. God, had the scratch drained her of all her energy so she had to go through the semi-change? Wait, was that even a thing?
Never mind, back to the task at hand.
Shaking his head, Naruto howled before his body shifted into his wolf form. His black fur glistening in the dim light from above the trees. 'I won't let him hurt another member of my family, of my pack!' thought the wolf as he rushed forward. He should have felt physical strain, should have felt his mind trying to tear and knit itself back together but he felt nothing. He didn't feel anything but the rush, the feel of being a wolf. The thrill of running and the desire to fix his mistakes.
About the desire to protect his chosen, to help those in his pack that would need help in fighting the one thing that would dare threaten their safety. Naruto knew that he felt all of it, that it became one with his very being.
Snarling in anger, the man rushed forward and attacked. Daisuke howled as he tried to fight off Naruto and Kakashi. He would twist his body around and bite into the older man's neck before swinging his back legs at Naruto.
As for Naruto, he managed to jump back before jumping onto Daisuke's back, digging his fangs into the scruff of the man's neck. Daisuke howled and tried to roll around to get Naruto off of him. Yet, before he could even get that far, Naruto shifted into a half wolf, standing on his back legs as he grabbed a hold of Daisuke's neck and toss him like a rag doll.
Kakashi shifted into a half-wolf as well, snarling as he said "You killed my best friends. I'm going to make sure you feel everything that they felt!"
It seemed that the man had given himself into rage and revenge. Though, he couldn't blame the man for that, Daisuke was the cause of all his problems. His friend's deaths and of course what had happened to Iruka all those years ago. The pain and torment was going to be put to an end tonight.
"I did you a favor though. They would have held you back." Daisuke said, half-shifting as he gave the two men a crazed yet insane smile. "Think about it! You have amazing control because of me! You are an amazing wolf and you could join my pack!" Daisuke laughed like a mad man before smirking down at Naruto and Kakashi.
Kakashi snarled before rushing forward and swiped his claws at the man. There was no way that Kakashi would let this man get away with any more pain. Anymore death or anymore suffering. He would make sure that this man would never hurt another living being. Naruto snarled as he rushed forward as well and jumped at the man. Kicking him in the chest, and sending him flying away from the two of them.
Daisuke yelped out in shock before he landed on his legs, digging his claws into the ground blow him to slow him down before rushing at the two wolves. Naruto snarled as he rushed forward, as did Kakashi. Both moving side to side as if trying to confuse the older wolf, Naruto knew that this may or may not work, but he had to hurry up and knock the man off of his feet.
He had to hurry and get Hinata to a hospital.
Gritting his teeth, the young man saw Kakashi getting ahead of him, seeing the man's expression told him everything that he needed to know. Smirking as well as one can with a muzzle, Naruto saw Kakashi kneel down, Naruto jumped and landed on his back before jumping in the air. "You're going down Daisuke!" shouted the blonde before he swung himself and slammed his leg into his uncle's face. Knocking him down and landed on the man's chest. "You won't get away with all that you have done. I won't let it!" shouted Naruto as he snarled.
Daisuke smirked a little before he reached up and dug his claws into Naruto's leg, causing the blonde to howl and fall over. Grabbing onto his leg, he looked up and saw Daisuke glaring down at him. "Too bad, I was hoping to have some kind of family in my pack. But I guess I'll have to settle with taking the girl and having children with her as she'll soon be a cursed one." Daisuke said with a smirk.
"Fuck you." Naruto snarled. He wouldn't allow such a thing to happen, he would make sure that Hinata is never mistreated. He wouldn't allow her to live a life as anyone's breeder! She would live a life where she is loved!
Naruto's eyes glowed brightly before he managed to jump back up onto his feet and slam his claws through his uncle's chest. The man looked down at Naruto in shock before looking at the hand that had managed to ram itself through his chest. It seemed that he hadn't been prepared for that. Looking back up, he whispered "A young man… took me down."
Naruto ripped his hand away from his uncle's chest as the man fell over onto the ground. The blonde young man breathed heavily as if the whole thing had just exhausted him, though really, it had mostly just mentally worn him out. He never knew that he could have killed anyone, but the one thing that he hadn't expected was to feel bad about it afterwards. He knew that at some point, he may have to kill another wolf should the need arise, which it had.
But it still didn't make him feel better even though he had every right too. This man, his own uncle had cursed Iruka, killed Kakashi's friends and now cursed Hinata.
"Naruto, how are you feeling?" asked Kakashi with a frown on his face.
"Besides bad for killing my own uncle? Fine…" Naruto whispered before turning back to Kakashi, who had… changed back with another set of clothes? Where did those come from?
"Come on, I'll carry Hinata home. You change back into a wolf alright? I'll explain everything later, for now I think we should treat her injury and let her rest." Naruto sighed softly before nodding his head. Turning back into a wolf, the young man looked up at Hinata as he watched the blue haired woman shake and tremble in the other man's arms. It hurt him to see her like this.
It had been a while since the attack. Naruto of course had his parents help with Hinata's injury. The scratches were deep, but didn't hit any nerves thankfully. Yet, it would scar much like Iruka's had. Yet, at least she could easily just get clothes that should cover her shoulder. Yet, it was the aftermath that was the most difficult for her to adjust too.
Everything would set Hinata off, much like it did for Iruka. Though, it seemed that compared to the both of them, it was much easier for her.
Hinata was still her, though a little stronger, faster and her senses were much stronger than the average human. Though he couldn't help but be concerned about her.
Her eyes, they changed as well but not overly so. It seemed that much like Iruka in that aspect. Only changing colour when she was angry, but even now it was still a struggle for her to adjust too. Hinata used to cry over losing her temper, and it made sense. It would scare anyone really, though she was adjusting thanks to the help from Naruto, Kakashi, Minato, Kushina and Iruka. Mostly Iruka though as he was a cursed one.
Giving a small smile as he found his girlfriend in the courtyard at school. Watching as she just laid on the grass reading a book as she ate her lunch. It seemed that she was trying to shelter herself again.
He let out a soft sigh before making his way over to her and plopped down next to the blue haired woman. "Hey." He whispered softly.
Hinata looked up and gave him a small smile before leaning closer to him and let out a soft sigh. Nuzzling his shoulder before looking up at him. "Hey." She whispered softly.
"Hinata, how are you feeling?"
"I'm fine, but… I want to avoid people for now. I'm scared of wanting to bite their heads off." Hinata let out a soft sigh, her hand reaching up and grabbed a hold of her shoulder and frowned a little. Naruto couldn't help but frown with her, it hurt him to see her like this. To know that, even though it wasn't him that scratched her, it still felt like it was his fault for it.
"Hinata, I am so sorry." He whispered softly before kissing her forehead. "If it wasn't for me, if I wasn't a werewolf, if only I hadn't involved you in my life then you wouldn't-"
"Naruto, stop it. I love you, and nothing will change that." Hinata whispered, having placed her index finger on his lips to silence the man. She gave him a soft smile before removing her finger and gave him a loving smile. "I love you Naruto, nothing will change that okay?" Giving him a sad smile, she went on. "I know this wasn't what we both had in mind for our future. But, you also mustn't blame yourself for what happened. It wasn't like you planned all of this to happen did you?"
"Well of course not but-"
"But nothing. This will never be your fault, it'll never ever be your fault." Hinata gave him a small smile before kissing his cheek and just cuddled up with him. Letting out a soft sigh as she nuzzled his shoulder, letting out a soft sigh of content. Naruto blushed darkly but he couldn't help but give her a soft look. His eyes, having been haunted for days by the cries of pain that Hinata would let out, by the whimpers of her injuries burning… It almost seemed to have vanished in that moment before letting out a soft sigh.
"How did I get someone like you in my life Hinata? I feel like this is nothing more than a dream and you are what I worked so hard to be with." He whispered softly before kissing her forehead. It had felt everything was nothing more than a dream, a dream that he never wanted to wake from yet, at the same time he hoped that Hinata hadn't been cursed to such a life.
But, he would make sure that no matter what, she would never regret being with him. He would always make sure that this life, the life that she had now will be nothing but happiness and joy. Closing his eyes for a brief moment, Naruto turned his head as he gazed at the woman he loved. She gazed up at him with soft yet loving eyes. "Hinata, I love you so much. I promise, I'll never stop loving you."
Hinata blinked as she stared at Naruto, only to smile at him. "I love you too Naruto. Nothing will change my love for you." She said with a giggle before kissing his cheek. Naruto turned himself, gently cupping her cheek against his hand before he kissed her gently. He loved the feel of her lips against his. It felt amazing, made him feel complete and whole. A thing that he never knew he was missing until Hinata came into his life, and loved him in return.
He stuck to his vow though, he would make sure that no one would ever hurt her. That he would make sure that she was loved and happy. Though, he just hoped that their lives would always be happy.
That nothing would ever try to come between them ever again. That though, was something that they could never be sure of. Letting out a soft sigh, the young man pulled back as he gazed lovingly at Hinata. A soft smile growing on his face as he gazed at her. "Hinata, you are the one. The only one that I could ever love in my life. You are my chosen, and nothing will change that. I promise, I will do everything in my power to love you, to cherish you and to make sure that should you ever lose control over your temper until you learned to control it then I will do everything."
Hinata blinked at him before tears streamed down her face. Tears of joy. "You mean like how you learned to control yourself finally?"
"Far from it. I only learned control, because I felt like I had failed you that shock I guess was similar to what Kakashi went through." He whispered before kissing her gently.
Yup, life was the way it should be. Happy, filled with life, joy and love. A life that Naruto knew he'd never take for granted ever again.
this is the end, though there will be a bonus chapter, I don't know when it will be, but there will still be a bonus chapter of Iruka's past to the moment he was scratched, to his troubles with the curse and so on, though I don't have it thought of yet so I'll be working on it piece by piece while I work on another story, I'm sorry!
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DVDs. Chabrol, Oliveira and More
Le beau Serge
"The story of Les cousins could be straight out of one of the Balzac novels that the film's lead character Charles peruses at a second-hand bookshop," suggests Andrew Schenker in Slant: "Ambitious provincial comes to Paris and receives his moral education in the hotbed of corruption and/or decadence that characterizes life in the capital. In Claude Chabrol's film, his second directorial effort following his 1958 debut, Le beau Serge, the milieu in question is the debauched world of students, young women, and older hangers-on that the director delineates with superb specificity of detail and a virtuoso display of sickening verve." Criteron's presentation, he adds, "is a fitting testament to the late director's brilliance."
Criterion's also releasing Le beau Serge today and the essays by Terrence Rafferty that accompany each have been posted in Current. When Le beau Serge premiered out of competition in Cannes, notes Rafferty,
See full article on MUBI
Le Beau Serge (1958)
Aelita: Queen of Mars (1924)
The Cousins (1959)
Pleasure Party (1975)
A Judgment in Stone (1986)
Belle toujours (2006)
Messiah of Evil (1973)
Gérard Blain
Nelson Kim
Adrian Martin (II)
Bill Ryan (V)
Yuliya Solntseva
Gary Kramer (II)
François Sagat
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Nigeria: We Are Not Ready For Intellectual Politics
By Mark // June 6, 2014
As someone who has always had a perpetual interest in politics of Nigeria and other lands near and far from a very early age, one of the main attractions for me has been the way politicians and commentators engage in debate over ideas and issues. As a matter of fact, it is the belief in a system of ideas and ideals that give rise to ideologies, which are the bedrock upon which parties and organizations are founded. The debate is either about what end result is being desired or how best to achieve an agreed end result? For example, do we maintain our structure of government in Nigeria or do we return to the regionalism of the First Republic? Do we keep the current level of subsidies in our tertiary institutions and increase government funding in order to increase the access and quality of our tertiary education or do we allow schools to increase tuition fees?
However, sadly, such debates are virtually absent in our politics. Our politicians and political parties prefer to, at worst, engage in banal, empty statements that either criticize each other without providing alternatives or in vituperation. At best, they make promises without providing an action plan for achieving the promises.
For example, less than nine months to the general elections, I am yet to hear any person intending to unseat the incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan offer his or her alternative ideas to solving our current issues, such as the insurgency waged by the Boko Haram terrorist sect, or how to create jobs for our millions of unemployed young people. It is the same thing at the state levels and for the legislative races. One would have expected that robust debates would be ongoing on these issues so that Nigerians can compare and contrast and choose to back the candidate they feel offers the ideas.
For many Nigerians like myself that like to use the substance of political debates to know what candidate or party to cast our vote for, it leaves us lacking for a way to know which candidate we can take a chance on to perform well in office. We are left with using parameters such as their track record in their careers, their political associations, how articulate they are and how they comport themselves. But none of these, in my opinion, is as weighty a measure as knowing how the candidate will tackle certain issues.
But why is then that Nigerian politicians have not bothered to use intellectual arguments to sway votes towards themselves? It cannot be solely because that they themselves are lacking in ideas; after all, the intellectual quality of our politicians has risen from 1999 to date.
The main reason is that in the end, all these intellectual debates do not really count in winning votes. Simple. It does not really matter whether you propose the best ideas to solving problems because the impact of this factor in your winning elections is quite small. This will come especially as a rude shock to young Nigerians, particularly the ones that populate social networks such as Twitter and analyze politicians and candidates based on their smarts – they are a very small percentage of the entire voting population.
The truth is that Nigeria is still far from ready for a true issues-based campaign. Here are reasons why:
Nigeria is still largely an illiterate nation: Literacy rate (the ability to read and write), which is the most basic parameter of measuring how educated an area is, is still low in Nigeria. Only 68% of Nigerians can read and write, and only 51.1% of adults in Nigeria, those eligible to vote, can read and write. This is not to make mention of the level and quality of education of the lucky ones who can read and write. Thus, more than half of the voting population will struggle to even understand the debates around issues by politicians. A snapshot of this can be viewed by listening to a group of average Nigerians debate – there is a tendency to lean on simplistic lines of thought, unsubstantiated arguments and unproven facts. This is because this is what their minds can grasp.
The way to win a Nigerian’s heart and mind is by appealing to his sentiments: This is quite self-explanatory. Appealing to a Nigerian’s ethnicity, or religious faith or place of origin wins him over way faster than trying to explain how you will guarantee food security for him as his president or ensure his children attend better public schools as his governor. We are a much divided nation where there is not only mutual suspicion of each other between religious faiths, ethnic groups and people of different geographic zones, but also where one group is always trying to have a position of supremacy over another group. This mindset is also prevalent even among some of the most educated and widely-traveled people in our society, those one will expect to have risen above such sentiments. Our politicians, knowing this, are only too eager to exploit these fissures amongst us.
The power to choose candidates is still with cabals: Nigerian politics is still far from the point where the “floor members” of a party elect a candidate to stand in an election. It is not like primaries season we see in, say, American politics, where the aspirants woo party members to pick them as the candidates by debating the best solutions to their contemporary issues within the ambit of the party ideology. In Nigeria, however, the candidates are picked by the party godfathers using parameters that are little known to us except the fact that they mostly desire loyalty (code word for “be their puppet”). Thus, aspirants are better served proving their loyalty to the powers-that-be than trying to woo the voters and party members in order to become the party candidates. In the end, Nigerians are stuck with the choices that these godfathers make. If the godfathers in one party pick a dog to be the candidate of party A and those in party B pick a monkey, those are exactly what our choices are: a dog and a monkey.
I might be missing some other obvious reasons. If you can think of more, please leave them in the comments section.
The bottomline is that we should not expect the kind of political campaigns that will be battlegrounds of ideas, the type we see on TV from more advanced democracies and long to see same here. We will have to contend with using our current insufficient formula to picking the candidate we believe will deliver the goods and exert all the pressure we can in making sure he does.
intellectual politics
It’s interesting how much Zambia and Nigeria are alike in this respect. I totally agree with you on the literacy problem and believe Africa really needs to invest in education. I suspect that we don’t do it currently because of the length of time it takes before the returns materialize or that the cost is borne usually by another generation that is weighed down because their predecessors didn’t invest adequately in education. Every child that is either not or poorly educated is most likely being set up to be a burden on society in future.
Austin Chijikwa / June 10, 2014 Reply
Nice article there. But I disagree with mainly your first point. Intellectual politics is major not based on literacy but logic. And from what I believe, Logic exists outside language. Hence an intellectual debate or campaign can be done in House, Nupe, Ibibio or Tiv. what actually counts is how well your arguments (Points) are put forward and how you articulate yourself in whatever language. The logic and intellect that allows a Bassa woman make informed decisions in purchasing fish or choose a site to plant in her garden (back yard) is the same logical reasoning that will take her through the politicians campaign. What I feel is a problem is the fact that because she can’t speak english, she is discredited from logic. she therefore bases her choices on the other mundane factors you mentioned.
Also, Wining a Nigerian’s heart by sentiment is true. But also true in international markets. Branding and Advertisement in the last couple of years have shifted from posing facts to appealing to emotions and sentiment. E.g Pamper/Proctor and Gamble’s Mothers are the best campaign, or Dodge’s Man’s last stand adverts.
The most solid point is the cabal issue. And that I feel can be tacked by having a true political party. The Nigerian online sphere have shown themselves to be of a formidable population. If we move from internet activism to real politics we would be able to put a dent in this Undefeatable armour the cabal has. Just like Leonidas (or was it Whiplash) said. He just wants to make the God bleed and then everyone would move in for the kill. Then real Politics will begin.
akoropaluwahAkor Opaluwah / June 11, 2014 Reply
Literacy does not refer to reading and writing in English alone, but in any language. I gave that stat to illustrate how far behind we are in that aspect in the context of my opinions. Definitely, one can campaign on ideas and policies, so the old woman in Bassa can be swayed with such debates in her language. Sadly, no one is doing that in any language.
Secondly, we cannot completely divorce emotional appeal in campaigns of any nature. E.g. Obama speaks with a black accent while addressing black audiences but drops it in his functions with mixed or white audiences. Of course, he does the black audience to connect with his audience – that is emotional appeal. But emotional appeal should not the all be all of campaigns.
Lastly, I think we exaggerate the power and numbers of the Internet generation. Most of them don’t even vote, especially the Twitter middle-class folks. They hide behind their smartphones and devices & tweet. How many of them can stand in the hot sun for a whole day on a queue to cast their vote? They erroneously think that they can be insulated from poor governance, so they hide their heads in the sand.
Mark / July 16, 2014 (in reply to akoropaluwahAkor Opaluwah) Reply
Nicely presented … though it doesnt entirely cover the extent of our problems with sentiments. Secondly, literacy doesnt really have any part to play. its just the ability to read & write. Perhaps emphasis on education would be more appropriate here as it refers to the ability to reason objectively. That is still a step behind exposure, which not only refers to the objectively thinking ind, but a mind that through interactions is able to compare what is applicable here with other places, and would have a mental picture of how it ought to be in Nigeria. Sadly, even the seemingly exposed persons, which by the way are very negligible in number and hardly participate in voting, do not seem to move beyond sentiments. I was reading an analysis in the newspaper a couple of days ago about the forthcoming Adamawa state gubernatorial by-election and there was so much emphasis on the zones the candidates come from, in some instances even pointing out that these zones of origin were disadvantages to some of the candidates
Ishaya Amaza / August 27, 2014 Reply
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The “Nightmare Scenario” For Beijing: 50 Million Chinese Apartments Are Empty
Back in 2017, we explained why the “fate of the world economy is in the hands of China’s housing bubble.” The answer was simple: for the Chinese population, and growing middle class, to keep spending vibrant and borrowing elevated, it had to feel comfortable and confident that its wealth would keep rising. However, unlike the US where the stock market is the ultimate barometer of the confidence boosting “wealth effect”, in China it has always been about housing as three quarters of Chinese household assets are parked in real estate, compared to only 28% in the US, with the remainder invested financial assets.
Beijing knows this, of course, which is why China periodically and consistently reflates its housing bubble, hoping that the popping of the bubble, which happened in late 2011 and again in 2014, will be a controlled, “smooth landing” process. For now, Beijing has been successful in maintaining price stability at least according to official data, allowing the air out of the “Tier 1” home price bubble which peaked in early 2016, while preserving modest home price appreciation in secondary markets.
How long China will be able to avoid a sharp price decline remains to be seen, but in the meantime another problem faces China’s housing market: in addition to being the primary source of household net worth – and therefore stable and growing consumption – it has also been a key driver behind China’s economic growth, with infrastructure spending and capital investment long among the biggest components of the country’s goal seeked GDP. One result has been China’s infamous ghost cities, built only for the sake of Keynesian spending to hit a predetermined GDP number that would make Beijing happy.
Meanwhile, in the process of reflating the latest housing bubble, another dire byproduct of this artificial housing “market” has emerged: tens of millions of apartments and houses standing empty across the country.
According to Bloomberg, soon-to-be-published research will show that roughly 22% of China’s urban housing stock is unoccupied, according to Professor Gan Li, who runs the main nationwide study. That amounts to more than 50 million empty homes.
The reason for the massive empty inventory glut: to keep supply low and prices artificially elevated by taking out as much inventory off the market as possible. This, however, works both ways, and while it helps boost prices on the way up as the economy grow and speculators flood the housing market with easy money, the moment the trend flips the spike in supply as empty units are offloaded will lead to a panic liquidation of homes, resulting in what may be the biggest housing market crash ever observed, and putting the US home bubble of 2006 to shame.
Indeed, as Bloomberg notes, the “nightmare scenario” for Chinese authorities is that owners of unoccupied dwellings rush to sell when cracks start appearing in the property market, causing a self-reinforcing downward price spiral.
Worse, the latest data, from a survey in 2017, also suggests Beijing’s efforts to curb property speculation – which alongside shadow banking and the persistent threat of sudden bank runs (like the one discussed last week) is considered by Beijing a key threat to financial and social stability – have failed.
“There’s no other single country with such a high vacancy rate,” said Gan, of Chengdu’s Southwestern University of Finance and Economics. “Should any crack emerge in the property market, the homes to be offloaded will hit China like a flood.”
How did the Chinese researcher obtain this troubling number? To find the percentage of vacant housing, thousands of researchers spread out across 363 Chinese counties last year as part of the China Household Finance Survey, which Gan runs at the university.
Gan said that the vacancy rate, which excludes homes yet to be sold by developers, was little changed from a 2013 reading of 22.4%. And while that study showed 49 million vacant homes, Gan puts the number now at “definitely more than 50 million units.“
Meanwhile, Beijing – which is fully aware of these stats, and is also aware that even a modest price decline could be magnified instantly as millions of “for sale” units hit the market at the same time – is worried. That’s why Chinese authorities have imposed buying restrictions and limited credit availability, only to see money flooding into other areas. Rampant price gains also mean millions of people are shut out from the market, exacerbating inequality.
In fact, China’s president Xi famously said in October last year that “houses are built to be inhabited, not for speculation”, and yet a quarter of China’s housing is just that: empty, and only serves to amplify speculation.
While holiday homes and the empty dwellings of migrants seeking work elsewhere account for some of the deserted properties, Gan found that investment purchases have been the biggest factor keeping the vacancy rate high. That’s despite curbs across the country meant to discourage buying of multiple dwellings.
There is another economic cost to this speculative frenzy: the drop in supply puts upward pressure on prices and crowds young buyers out of the market, according to Kaiji Chen, who co-authored a Fed paper called “The Great Housing Boom of China.”
And, as Americans so fondly recall, the result of chasing unaffordable homes for the purpose of price speculation has resulted in yet another unprecedented debt bubble: according to Caixin, outstanding personal home mortgages in China have exploded seven fold from 3 trillion yuan ($430 billion) in 2008 to 22.9 trillion yuan in 2017, according to PBOC data
By the end of September, the value of outstanding home mortgages had surged another 18% Y/Y to a record 24.9 trillion yuan, resulting in a trend that as Caixin notes, has turned many people into what are called “mortgage slaves.”
It has also resulted in yet another housing bubble: home mortgage debt now makes up more than half of total household debt in China. As of the third quarter, it accounted for 53% of the 46.2 trillion yuan in outstanding household debt.
For now, few are losing sleep over what will be the next massive housing bubble to burst. An example of a vacant home is a villa on the outskirts of Shanghai that 27-year-old Natalie Feng’s parents bought for her. The two-story residence was meant to be a weekend escape for the family of three. In reality, it’s empty most of the time, and Feng says it’s too much trouble to rent it out.
“For every weekend we spend there, we need to drive for an hour first, and clean up for half a day,” Feng said. She joked that she sometimes wishes her parents hadn’t bought it for her in the first place. That’s because any apartment she buys now would count as a second home, which means she’d have to make a bigger down payment.
What is troubling is that despite relatively stable home prices, the foundations behind the housing market are cracking. As the WSJ recently reported, in early December, a group of homeowners stormed the sales office of their Shanghai complex, “Central Washington”, whose developer, Shanghai Zhaoping Real Estate Development, was advertising new apartments at a fraction of the prices of the ones sold earlier in the year. One apartment owner said the new prices suggested the value of the apartment she bought from the developer in March had dropped by about 17.5%.
“There are people who bought multiple homes who are now trying to sell one to pay off the mortgage on another,” said Ran Yunjie, a property agent. One of his clients bought an apartment last year for about $230,000. To find a buyer now, the client would have to drop the price by 60%, according to Ran.
Meanwhile, in a truly concerning demonstration of what will happen when the bubble finally bursts, last month we reported that angry homeowners who paid full price for units at the Xinzhou Mansion residential project in Shangrao attacked the Country Garden sales office in eastern Jiangxi province last week, after finding out it had offered discounts to new buyers of up to 30%.
Country Garden cut the selling price at one of its residential developments by 1/3. Those who paid full price smashed the sales office. Similar incidents had happened before, and will again. It’s impossible to remove “the guarantee of principal”（刚性兑付）in China. pic.twitter.com/UxHFODYxmc
— Hao Hong 洪灝, CFA (@HAOHONG_CFA) October 6, 2018
“Property accounts for roughly 70 per cent of urban Chinese families’ total assets – a home is both wealth and status. People don’t want prices to increase too fast, but they don’t want them to fall too quickly either,” said Shao Yu, chief economist at Oriental Securities. “People are so used to rising prices that it never occurred to them that they can fall too. We shouldn’t add to this illusion,” Shao added, echoing Ben Bernanke circa 2005.
But the biggest surprise once the music finally stops may be that – as a fascinating WSJ report revealed one year ago – China’s housing downturn is likely far, far worse than meets the eye, as under Beijing’s direction more than 200 cities across China for the last three years have been buying surplus apartments from property developers and moving in families from condemned city blocks and nearby villages. China’s Housing Ministry, which is behind the purchases, said it plans to continue the program through 2020. The strategy, supported by central-government bank lending, has rescued housing developers and lifted the property market.
In other words, while China already has a record 50 million empty apartments, the real number – when excluding the government’s own stealthy purchases of excess inventory – is likely significantly higher. It is this, and not China’s stock market, that has long been the biggest time bomb for Beijing, and if Trump and Peter Navarro truly want to crush China in their ongoing trade war, they should focus on destabilizing the housing market: the Chinese stock market was, and remains just a distraction.
China has more than 50 million vacant apartments
Mortgage loans have grown 8-fold in the past decade
Prices are kept steady thanks to constant government purchases of surplus inventory
Home prices are already cracking, with some homebuilders forced to cut prices by 30%.
Homebuyers revolt, forming angry militias and storm homesellers’ offices when prices dip
For now, China has been able to maintain the illusion of stability to preserve social order. However, should the housing slowdown accelerate significantly and tens of millions in empty units suddenly hit the market, then the “working class insurrection” that China has been preparing for since 2014…
… will become an overnight reality, with dire consequences for the entire world.
Source: ZeroHedge
This entry was posted in Housing Market, Mortgage and tagged China, Chinese Housing Bubble on November 11, 2018 by Bone Fish.
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AFS, Medical Fitness Network Announce Collaboration
(CHICAGO, IL/COSTA MESA, CA, March 18, 2016) – Two of the fitness industry’s fastest growing organizations – the Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) and the Medical Fitness Network (MFN) today announced a collaboration to serve fitness professionals, studios and the community.
Both AFS and MFN bring highly complementary benefits & opportunities to fitness professionals and studios, providing a great package to help them grow their businesses.
“We look forward to working with MFN and their leadership group to generate referral opportunities for our members,” said AFS Founder & CEO Josh Leve. “MFN works with the top medical and health organizations in the country as a resource directory for fitness professionals. "
“AFS is home to thousands of fitness studios and aspiring studio owners,” said MFN Founder and CEO Lisa Dougherty. “AFS provides significant benefits for free standing fitness studios and it’s complementary for us to support their efforts.”
This collaboration between AFS & MFN will provide access for each organization’s members to the benefits of the other at reduced or complimentary prices as well as all the support services and education for them to further their career in the fitness industry.
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Letter to President-elect Trump in response to his ditching of the press: ASNE, 14 other journalism associations ask Trump to commit to protective press pool for transparency
In: Open government
Dear President-elect Trump,
We, a group of diverse journalism associations representing thousands of journalists from the nation's capital to every corner of the country, begin this letter on a hopeful note. Your administration is a blank slate, and we are eager to work with you to perpetuate one of this nation's great strengths: our freedom of the press.
We expect that you, as the new leader of the free world, will preserve longstanding traditions that ensure coverage of the Trump presidency. The idea of a press pool that covers all of the president's movements is one that dates back to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt administration. Every president of both parties has treated this important tradition with respect. The role of the press pool is critically important to our country whose citizens depend on and deserve to know what the president is doing. This isn't about access for the press itself; it's about access for Americans in diverse communities across the country. Your constituents receive information from a variety of platforms to learn about what our president is doing.
Being president is an enormous responsibility, and working with the White House Correspondents' Association to ensure journalists' access is one small but important part of that. We call on you to commit to a protective press pool from now until the final day of your presidency. We respectfully ask you to instill a spirit of openness and transparency in your administration in many ways but first and foremost, via the press pool.
We also call for access to you via regular press conferences and pool sprays and to your key decision-makers. You have an opportunity as incoming president to set the tone for your staff speaking on the record for the sake of transparency. We also hope your administration will improve response rates to FOIA requests as a way to show the American people, and the world, that the republic belongs to the people.
A great America depends on having sunlight on its leaders. We expect the traditions of White House press coverage to be upheld whether in Washington or elsewhere. Again we, a joint group of diverse journalism associations, speak as one as we respectfully ask that you take these steps to ensure access to our members covering your administration.
Thomas Burr
The National Press Club
Barbara Cochran
National Press Club Journalism Institute
Mizell Stewart III
Mike Cavender
Executiv e Director
Radio Television Digital News Association and Foundation
Delphine Halgand
US Director
Reporters Without Borders/RSF
Courtney Radsch
Advocacy Director
Sandy K. Johnson
National Press Foundation
Sarah Glover
Brandon Benavides
President, Board of Directors
National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Bryan Pollard
Native American Journalists Association
Paul Cheung
Asian American Journalists Association
Jen Christensen
National Association of LGBTQ Journalists
Elisa Lees Munoz
The International Women's Media Foundation
Allison Sherry
Regional Reporters Association
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The Vipp Shelter Tiny Prefab
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Vipp is a third-generation, family-owned company based in Brygge, Copenhagen. Along with prefab homes, the company also offers kitchen products, bathroom products, lighting, furniture and home accessories.
Vipp’s reach is wide, expanding into 30 countries. They also have a second showroom in New York.
Among all of Vipp’s prefab homes, the Shelter is the most popular.
What is the Vipp Shelter?
Kasper Egelund, Vipp CEO and third generation owner, says the Vipp Shelter was inspired by the quote: “We live in the city, but dream of the wild.” The goal, he said, was the create a livable design object that could be placed anywhere in the world.
Melding nature with modern design, the Shelter tiny prefab home feels like you’re living comfortably in wild.
The Shelter spans just 55 square meters (592.015 square feet) and has a two-person sleeping capacity.
Weighing 25 tons, the home features:
Dry-pressed ceramic floors
9mm plywood walls with 3mm wool felt
The outer steel grid of the home contains 10,000 screws, and each one serves a purpose.
The bedroom, which has just enough space to sleep two people comfortably, allows you to fall asleep under the stars. The skylights and windows beside the bed allow natural light to flood the space. The integrated blinds give you control over how much sunlight or moonlight can enter the room.
The sliding windows in the living area blur the lines between your home and the great outdoors. The panoramic views offer an unmatched view of the outdoors from just about anywhere in the home.
The Vipp Shelter actually has two levels. Only the bathroom and the bed loft are on the second level, which is shielded from the main living space.
The entire structure is comprised of steel and glass. The interior, exterior and all of the included accessories and components are slate-colored. Vipp chose a dark color palette because it allows the inhabitants to focus on what’s important: nature.
The steel grid provides structural support for the two-level space.
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The Shelter was designed to be a “getaway object” that’s “plug-and-play.” There are no options with this tiny home, but everything is included. Vipp has eliminated the guesswork.
“The objective was not to make a house or mobile home,” says Morten Bo Jensen, Vipp chief designer. “Vipp is rooted in the manufacture of industrial objects, so the term shelter is a typology that allows us to define this hybrid as a spacious, functionally generic, living object.”
Jensen admits that he’s not an architect. The Shelter has been conceived more like a product than a piece of architecture. The company didn’t start with a piece of land and customize the home based on the natural surroundings.
The Shelter is truly minimalistic in design and function. Vipp has taken an analog approach to home design with this model. In the cold winter, you heat up the fireplace, which is centrally positioned for equal heat distribution. In the hot summer, you slide open the parallel windows for “natural air conditioning.”
If the home is placed deep in the forest, the leaves on the trees will serve as shade. In the winter, when all of the leaves have fallen, the additional sunlight will be absorbed by the home’s black exterior to help keep the heat from the fireplace inside.
How Much Does a Vipp Shelter Cost?
The Vipp Shelter is designed to be placed wherever you desire and with minimal effort on your part. Everything from the furniture to the fixtures, appliances, tableware, lighting, towels and bed linens will be waiting for you on your first arrival.
And it only takes about six months from the time of ordering for your home to arrive.
Because of its prefab construction, the Shelter can be installed within just a few days. And the price tag includes just about everything you will need to live in the home, including:
Vipp’s kitchen island and tall module
Vipp shelves
Dishes, cups, cutlery and utensils
Vipp trivet
Toilet and toilet brush
Bed, duvet and bedding
Mini-tables
Washing machine/dry combo
Adjustable ladder
Integrated cabinets
Black leather daybed
Pillows and blankets
How much will your Shelter cost?
According to Uncrate, this tiny prefab home costs around $585,000.
Freight and installation will add to this cost:
EU: 10%
East coast US: 12%
West coast US: 15%
Asia/other countries: Contact the company
The cost does not include the crane rental to place the home at the site.
For more information visit VIPP.com.
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Diverting and highly accomplished lunchtime guitar quartet concert at St Andrew’s
New Zealand Guitar Quartet (Owen Moriarty, Tim Watanabe, Christopher Hill, Jane Curry)
Music by Paulo Bellinati, Manuel de Falla, J S Bach, Almer Imamovich, Rimsky-Korsakov, Inti-Illimani
St Andrew’s on The Terrace
Wednesday 7 August, 12:15 pm
Whether it was quasi-musical competition from construction work outside, or a quick assessment of the likely tastes of the audience, there were changes to the programme. We did not hear Craig Utting’s Onslow College Suite. (Lyell Cresswell hasn’t so honoured my old secondary school).
Baião de Gude by Paulo Bellinati finds a surprising number of entries through Google, with numerous You-Tube performances. However, live performance is the thing; it began with the most beguiling, whispered sounds that seemed hardly possible from guitars, but it was the chorus of four guitars, I suspect, that removed the more obvious articulation sounds that usually accompany a single guitar. Though melody seemed unnecessary in the context of the impressionist washes of colour and graphic patterns, what hints of melody there were, were clearly secondary to the swift, rushing effects that most characterized the piece.
In place of the Utting piece were three pieces by de Falla, from El amor brujo: ‘Cancion del amor dolido’ (Song of suffering love), ‘Danza del terror’ (obvious) and ‘Danza ritual del Fuego’ (Ritual fire dance), offered a wonderful display of the finesse and virtuosity of the quartet, its precision and its exact positioning of rhythmic patterns. Though the ensemble was always something to admire, the line of each guitar was always audible too. Each was skilfully arranged from the orchestral original, by Owen Moriarty, and they came across in the most idiomatic, authentic manner.
The arrangement of Bach’s Third Brandenburg Concerto was just as successful, again sounding as if Bach was writing for guitars; for there seems indeed to be a disposition in much of Bach’s music for performance on the guitar (not to mention on almost any instrument you’d like); although later in the first movement an alternating 2-note motif became a bit persistent. Owen Moriarty here played his 7-stringed guitar, which allows an extension of a fourth (I think) below the guitar’s bottom E string; its contribution was often conspicuous, in providing richer bass sonority. The second movement (there really isn’t a middle movement) was excellently fast, its rhythms and dynamics undulating elegantly, and the expectation of closure beautifully cultivated in a diminuendo.
Almar Imamovich is a Bosnian friend of both Owen and Jane stemming from their days at the University of Southern California; he arranged Sarajevo Nights, originally for flute and guitar, specifically for and dedicated to the New Zealand Guitar Quartet. Very lively, complex rhythmically, it seemed to hold no terrors for the quartet which brought it to life, whether or not it concealed reflections on the terrible experiences of the 1990s, with obvious affection and total conviction.
It was probably no surprise that Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol proved such a success in this arrangement by W Kanengiser for guitar quartet. The 7-string guitar, here in Jane’s hands, looked after the important harp parts in this colourful and tuneful work, capturing the essence of Spain without sentimentality, or any sort of expressionist excess; their perfect ensemble was exposed for all to hear. The cadenzas that suggest the guitar, were of course particularly effective, especially in the fourth
movement, Scena e canto Gitano. And the excitement of the end of the last movement that is generated in the orchestral original was palpable.
There was an encore, of a Tarantella by Chilean composer Inti-Illimani, transcribed by Christopher Hill, offering another fine display of fleet fingering, syncopated rhythms and a melodious central section.
This mix of arrangements of well-loved music and attractive contemporary pieces specially composed for guitar quartet makes a very satisfactory concert programme, and offers a fine opportunity to enjoy this highly accomplished, world-class ensemble, a matter that I trust New Zealand audiences understand.
Reviews - Concerts | chamber music, guitar
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As a one-stop email marketing service, ActiveCampaign, which begins at $9 each month has a lot to offer, consisting of unrestricted emails with all of its strategies, third-party integrations, and a variety of auto-responders. This leads to a rather busy interface, which can be difficult to take in initially look.
ActiveCampaign has a large library of online assistance resources and onboarding services, and you can get assistance via live chat, however not by phone. It’s equivalent to Project Display in lots of ways, though each bests the other one in some locations. For the very best e-mail marketing experience aim to our Editors’ Choice choices in this classification: Advocate and MailChimp ($ 10.
Like several other e-mail marketing programs, ActiveCampaign likewise extends its features into marketing automation as you’ll see below. The business arranges its plans depending on the variety of customers you’re looking to reach. . Strategies start at $9 per month for approximately 500 contacts and endless e-mails. At each customer level, you can update to a Plus strategy that adds a number of features including customer relationship management (CRM), a customized domain, and customized branding.
Plans go all the way as much as 100,000 contacts; if you require more, you can contact ActiveCampaign for a custom plan. In between, you can choose 2,500 contacts for $29 monthly, 5,000 contacts for $45 monthly and so on. All strategies include limitless e-mails, unlike Campaign Screen, which uses both fundamental strategies with minimal e-mails, and more expensive unrestricted plans.
ActiveCampaign offers a 14-day free trial that does not need a credit card. To begin, all you require is your company name and e-mail address. Next, you set up a password and then select the service you’re looking forin addition to email marketing, it uses marketing automation, CRM, and sales automation.
The dashboard is frustrating initially look. It’s difficult to know where to look first. On the right rail is a social activity feed, consisting of social shares, unsubscribes, click rates, and more. To the left of that is an overview of your project activity. Part of the confusion is that it’s filled with sample details that disappears when you mouse over it.
It’s likewise complicated given that ActiveCampaign likewise uses CRM and other features that you may not plan to use, however show up on the control panel anyway if you’re utilizing the complimentary trial (). Along the top of the screen are your main choices: contacts, projects, lists, and other non-email marketing associated functions.
From here you can import and export CSV files or import from a third-party service, such as Asana ($ 0. 00 at Asana), Base CRM , Zoho CRM ( See Site at Zoho CRM), and a lot more. This is another location where it bests Project Display, which has no 3rd party combination ().
Before you include any contacts, however, you need to develop a list, much like with Project Monitor. When you develop a list, you need to give it a name, provide your business’s mailing address for the footer, company URL, and a note letting subscribers understand why they’re getting the email (this might minimize spam reports from absent-minded users.) Next, you can import contacts to that list.
You can also opt not to import a specific field. I attempted out adding email, name, and birthday. It recognized email, but not the other 2, but I was able to easily develop custom-made fields. You can also tag contacts for simple searching. Click on the projects tab to produce a newsletter.
You’ll probably send out basic e-mails the most, but you can also choose automated (based upon logic you develop), autoresponder (based on an action by the customer), A/B test, RSS-triggered, or date-based (). Then choose the list you desire to send out to; you can likewise sector that list using contact details, place, pages they checked out on your website, and more.
After you select who will get the e-mail, you can start creating, either from scratch or by utilizing among their pre-designed templates. Going back to square one implies you can select the design, colors, and theme. You can likewise include aspects by means of drag and drop to the page consisting of text, image, button, HTML, video, and spacers.
You can likewise make a component conditional based upon data from your contacts, such as if they’ve made a recent purchase. You can likewise drag aspects around the page to change their position, which didn’t constantly operate in my tests. Once you submit an image to a newsletter, it is conserved in your library for reuse; you can even create folders for better organization.
Then you can send out test, or schedule delivery (). At the bottom of this screen, you can see your spam rating. In my very first newsletter, I was alerted about using a free email service provider. Custom e-mails are typically better for trust. You can likewise preview by e-mail customer and on desktop.
ActiveCampaign supports multi-user editing, which works similarly to Microsoft Word’s ($ 128. 00 at Amazon) track changes feature. Autoresponders can be triggered by subscribes, unsubscribes, e-mail opens or link clicks, and events, such as birthdays and anniversaries. You have actually to very first set up an e-mail in order to establish an auto-responder, which is a bit bothersome because you don’t discover up until you’re already resolving the process.
As I discussed earlier, you can pick what to track and add Google Analytics integration. On the reports tab, you can see all the campaigns you have actually sent out, along with opens and clicks. Clicking on a campaign brings you deeper; you can view which customers have actually opened your e-mail, link clicks, a map showing where your customers are, which email customers they use, and unsubscribes.
Note that, like all e-mail marketing services, you will just be able to see views if your e-mail shows images or if a recipient clicks a link. . There are several ways to get help in ActiveCampaign. On every screen, you’ll see a button with a concern mark on it with links to the knowledgebase, training resources, and live chat with support.
The knowledgebase includes videos and articles on ActiveCampaign features. Under training, you can set up a 30-minute telephone call or an in-person conference in Chicago to get a detailed walkthrough of the service ($ 65 or complimentary with Plus or Business account). You can also register for a webinar, which are generally set up as soon as a week.
ActiveCampaign stands among the best marketing automation tools in the industry. Although it’s not as total as our Editors’ Choice tools Pardot ( Visit Site at Salesforce. com) and HubSpot ( 50. 00 Each Month at HubSpot), ActiveCampaign, is more than enough to assist most organizations achieve fundamental and slightly complicated objectives.
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Sleep fragmentation in rheumatoid arthritis
Mark W. Mahowald, Maren L. Mahowald, Scott R. Bundlie, Steven R. Ytterberg
Fatigue is commonly reported by patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and it is frequently used to evaluate disease activity and response to therapy. We theorized that the feeling of fatigue in patients with RA may be a manifestation of disturbance of sleep. Sixteen patients with chronic, active RA, who were selected for early onset of fatigue (<6 hours after morning awakening), were extensively evaluated by formal all‐night polysomnographic recording and multiple sleep latency testing (MSLT). Although no sleep deprivation was found, all patients had some type of marked disturbances of sleep, including unanticipated sleep apnea (2 patients), frequent movement of extremities (all 16 patients), and frequent arousal (all 16 patients). The alpha‐delta sleep pattern was present in 13 patients, and 7 were found by MSLT to be hypersomnolent. None of the patients accurately recognized the degree of their sleep disruption. Our findings from the MSLT indicate that fatigue in patients with RA may be a manifestation of sleep fragmentation, rather than a nonspecific constitutional symptom.
https://doi.org/10.1002/anr.1780320806
10.1002/anr.1780320806
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Mahowald, M. W., Mahowald, M. L., Bundlie, S. R., & Ytterberg, S. R. (1989). Sleep fragmentation in rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis & Rheumatism, 32(8), 974-983. https://doi.org/10.1002/anr.1780320806
Sleep fragmentation in rheumatoid arthritis. / Mahowald, Mark W.; Mahowald, Maren L.; Bundlie, Scott R.; Ytterberg, Steven R.
In: Arthritis & Rheumatism, Vol. 32, No. 8, 08.1989, p. 974-983.
Mahowald, MW, Mahowald, ML, Bundlie, SR & Ytterberg, SR 1989, 'Sleep fragmentation in rheumatoid arthritis', Arthritis & Rheumatism, vol. 32, no. 8, pp. 974-983. https://doi.org/10.1002/anr.1780320806
Mahowald MW, Mahowald ML, Bundlie SR, Ytterberg SR. Sleep fragmentation in rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis & Rheumatism. 1989 Aug;32(8):974-983. https://doi.org/10.1002/anr.1780320806
Mahowald, Mark W. ; Mahowald, Maren L. ; Bundlie, Scott R. ; Ytterberg, Steven R. / Sleep fragmentation in rheumatoid arthritis. In: Arthritis & Rheumatism. 1989 ; Vol. 32, No. 8. pp. 974-983.
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From The Catbird Seat: Interview with Poet Paisley Rekdal
“A Small, Soul-Colored Thing” taught me poetic integrity: the opportunity of launching one’s memory into the middle of factual misunderstanding or misremembering and unstability as the point of being witness to trauma. This poem has a reliable narrator who questions and corrects herself, she does not live in surreality, she is human. The dog walked out of the forest with the deer in its mouth./ No. The deer came out of the forest. The dog/ran beside it, over, under: the dog slipped itself/into the animal lurching to my side of the road… I believe the events in this poem happened exactly as our poet, Paisley Rekdal, describes them, still out of the realm of magic, surrealism, and metaphor. This poem allows our eyes and imaginative responses more agency than the descriptive quantifying of an event. I value the mind’s eye as reality. We see similar affects in Brigit Pegeen Kelly‘s “Dead Doe.” Contributing to my belief in Rekdal’s seemingly alchemetic transformation of beings, is first hearing this poem read aloud, which built a bridge to my imaginative reality. I saw what she saw as she read, instead of first seeing the words then seeing in my mind. This was also my first introduction to Rekdal as a poet and ever since I have been breathing in every book, poem, and piece of her writing.
Honored with the opportunity to interview Paisley Rekdal for the Poetry and Literature Center at the Library of Congress, I have provided both my pre-interview notes that helped inform my final interview questions and the original interview.
“Strawberry,” the opening poem of The Invention of the Kaleidoscope reminds me of Walt Whitman’s “To Those Who’ve Fail’d” in the first Annex of his death-bed issue of Leaves of Grass. Whitman’s poem praises, and sings in his way, those who have passed on “prematurely” and those who might be seen by society to not live up to their full potential and therefore labeled as “failures.” Your piece “Strawberry” seems to do this same kind of work, but through a first person eye. “I am going to fail,” you write, “the way strawberry plants fail,/ have dug down hard to fail.” Going on to write, “the way/ this strawberry plant has failed, alive without bud,/without fruit…”
Here I specifically read failing to give birth, to propagate and populate, which could be seen as a biological failure. But I also read the witness of individuals trying hard not to fail—reaching and digging in every way possible to be his and her best. You, like Whitman, have turned the notion of failure on its head.
Failure is inevitable and therefore perhaps not failure at all, but a coming into knowledge and as the poem ends a “new and beautiful light.”Your newest book Animal Eye contemplates wild nature captured and put on display. Our speaker is sympathetic to animals’ pain and boredom in zoos, imagines the last moments of animal life before a human misfortune or science experiment takes the animals life and places it in a museum. We even enter wax museums filled with human horror of wax replicas of mass murders, calling out an undomesticated and unlawful nature in some. Every so often when our speaker is not being harmed by animals in poems like “Why Some Girls Love Horses” and “Voyeurs” she wants to become the animal. Often she imagines her own wild nature. And these moments of imaginative transformation are lyric and beautiful in their extremities, until our speaker confronts the danger of wildness to closely and slowly backs away. Through this animal eye you reaffirm our humanness by juxtaposition and the act of observing.On the other hand, many of your pieces in this collection repeat the phrase “In the dream” and “In the story” allowing the reader to assume we are already a part of your community, as if we have always had access to and shared in your dreams and stories. This dream-like imagination seems to peak with “A Small, Soul-Colored Thing” where our speaker watches a beautiful domesticated dog devour a deer. The speaker at first does not trust what she sees, but soon she becomes the dog feasting. Compare this to the next poem “Yes” and our speaker imagines all of kinds stories about finding a love that is already “taken” with a family and wife, and we realize our speaker here is a man wanting to love another man. We see how complicated defining “who we are” can be. We are many things, multi-layered with complicated thoughts. How do you understand the dreamscape and use of explicit reference to imagination in poetry? What does this allow you to say or complicate in writing otherwise difficult to address in plain speech?
The aspects of your poetry I am most attracted to are the ways you interrogate and explore feminism and female-hood, ecopoetics, and multi-ethnicity, probably because I identify as all three of these things myself. “Intimacy” seems to address all three of these concepts. Starting with humor, the poem opens with a reference to the movie “The Fly,” and Jeff Goldblum “worrying that his agent’s screwed him—” with a script of a half-man half-fly. Soon the poem turns sour with sadness in the line “because Heaven won’t take what’s only half:” This line reminds me of a talk I heard you give on bi-raciality. In “Easter in Lisbon” you frankly point out the racial discrimination you and your partner who is African American felt while traveling together throughout Europe. In “Intimacy” you more abstractly talk about fragmented selves and a holy place that will not accept a divisible soul. The documentary-style speech in “Easter in Lisbon” versus the metaphorical tone of “Intimacy” is striking especially when one realizes the heart of the matter is two-sides of the same coin.
Original Interview *** Conducted over Email
Your opening poem “Strawberry” in The Invention of the Kaleidoscope ends, “. . . to fail the way I’ve failed / in every particular sense of myself, / in every new and beautiful light.” Would you talk of how this differs from the cliché of failure as a creative pathway to success?
On the one hand I think this moment might fall in line with the old saw that our failures are what make us human and thus beautiful. On the other, there is grammatically a difference between where this beauty lies—outside the self in the light as the line reads—and where failure exists, which is inside the speaker’s sense of self. Personally, I vacillate between wanting to believe the cliché that failure is a creative pathway to success and actively rejecting it. We all know that people can fail without there being anything redeeming in the failure itself, and it’s good to remember this, and be empathetic to those who fail—especially when we are the ones who have—because ultimately the rhetoric of success-via-failure doesn’t really hear the frustration of the person experiencing it. It’s no good, when you’ve finished a book that fundamentally doesn’t work (as I have: and no, it never got published), to hear, “Oh, but I bet you learned so many new techniques from sucking for 250 pages!” That really is the worst thing to hear, but it IS the best thing to believe, otherwise you might never get out of bed in the morning.
Your newest poetry collection, Animal Eye, takes place largely in museums and zoos. How does the speaker in these poems distinguish her/himself from the people she is observing, who are themselves there to observe?
This is a great question. On a very literal level, the speaker distinguishes herself by talking: she’s the one who gets to observe through words, though she is herself (as we all are) observed. But on the larger level, the book is about the difficult problems that perception and imagination raise between observer and observed, who themselves sometimes become seamlessly (if frighteningly) “intertwined” in the book, or are each socially and arbitrarily seen as “other.” In the poems, as in life for me, I think it’s hard to distinguish what makes one individual truly different from another in a way that might be understood as organically authentic, rather than artificially imposed. Being mixed race, possibly these questions are more pervasive for me than for other people. Being a third-generation mixed Asian American, what makes me some part of me “really” Chinese versus “really” Norwegian/European? These questions can’t be answered, but they raise issues of perspective and perception, observer and observed, from which most of our social identity (sadly but understandably) stems.
Poems in Animal Eye often highlight distinctions between laws of human civilization and laws of nature, such as the accepted necessity of animal violence. In the poem “A Small Soul-Colored Thing” the speaker uses fantasy to participate in this animal violence—could you talk about addressing this taboo?
It’s interesting: I never would have used the word “taboo” since the poem, for me, is the fantasy we (I) might have of entering into a purely animal, reactive state in which problems of extreme self—consciousness, language and meaning—something that affects and shapes human identities, but not animal ones—get erased. The animal figure I imagine myself turning into as well is a hybrid: both deer AND dog simultaneously, as well as a host of other possible animals. There is violence, but I wouldn’t characterize that kind of violence as taboo except in the human realm. But as you noted, this poem is a fantasy—a longing to become part of a world that, by my classification as human, I can’t truly be a part of.
Your recent book Intimate: An American Family Photo Album combines poems with memoir and photography. Why did you feel the need to go beyond poetry, and what did this hybrid form ultimately offer you?
Poetry left out the ability to explain and lecture and question and debate. At least, my skills as a poet weren’t good enough to let me do this. The more I worked on Intimate and thought about photography, the more I realized that portrait photography and lyric poetry have a great deal in common: they tell (at their best) wide-ranging narratives about a single subject in static time. But ultimately, they are posed, highly artificial and focused on encapsulating emotion in ways that nonfiction is allowed to question more openly and at length. The book was meant to be poems, then it was meant to be poems interwoven with an essay on Edward Curtis, then it became poems interwoven with essay, fiction and memoir. It was incredibly daunting, but each genre allowed me to do, and say, wildly different things. Poems alone would have been too limiting.
Paisley Rekdal is the author of four books of poetry, including Animal Eye, The Invention of the Kaleidoscope, Six Girls Without Pants, and A Crash of Rhinos. She is also the author of a book of essays, The Night My Mother Met Bruce Lee, and the hybrid memoir Intimate. Her honors include fellowships from the National Endowment of the Arts and the Fulbright Fellowship, and her poems have appeared in The New York Times Magazine, American Poetry Review, and Poetry. She is currently a Professor of English at the University of Utah. Photo credit: Tommy Chandler.
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Nearly 20 years ago, Gilbert Grosvenor, former president of the National Geographic Society said at the 1998 international Groundwater Symposium, “We are at a crucial turning point. If we do not change the way we respect and manage our freshwater supplies within the next ten years, we might as well write off civilization as we know it.”
Our need for an intimate connection with water is illustrated in this quote from author and water researcher William E. Marks, “Water touches each one of us every day, for it is a mystery on which our very lives depend. Our human bodies are mostly water. Each day we must drink water so it may flow through us to do its work of nourishment and waste removal. Without this constant flow of water,we would cease to exist.” (2001)
The heartbreaking and tragic train derailment and subsequent explosions in Fayette County are likely to be used as evidence of a need for another transport system for fossil fuels, such as pipelines. But let us not forget the four pipeline accidents which occurred in the month of January: Jan. 14 – natural gas pipeline explosion in Mississippi, Jan. 17 – 50,000 gallons of crude oil spilled into Yellowstone River in Montana, Jan. 22 – three million gallons of saltwater drilling waste spilled from pipeline in North Dakota, Jan. 27 – natural gas pipeline in Brooke County, WV. Pipelines are not the safe, reliable answer some propose they are, and I fear this recent accident will be a rallying cry for their quick construction in our area.
Exploitation of fossil fuels is leading to the industrialization of rural areas, and in our region we are on the cusp of such a transformation, with four companies proposing 42-inch wide natural gas pipelines in our region. Two proposals that could directly affect Greenbrier County are the Atlantic Coast pipeline, proposed to go through Pocahontas County around Durbin, and the Mountain Valley pipeline, which is proposed to go from the Nettie area, through the Rainelle area to Grassy Meadows and on into Summers and Monroe Counties, crossing the Greenbrier River (by drilling under it) at Pence Springs. In addition, there is a proposal to build a compressor station in Grassy Meadows.
The building of a 42-inch pipeline on our mountains will inevitably cause soil erosion and sedimentation that will affect our water. More troubling, what are the possible consequences of leaked methane percolating into our soil and water? After the diesel spill last month interrupting water service to so many homes and businesses, are we willing to introduce new potential contaminants to the water in our area?
The possible dangers of pipelines also bring to mind the tragedy in Fayette County. According to industry technicians, the blast zone of a 42-inch pipeline is approximately 1,200 feet. In the Rainelle area, there are homes within or close to that 1,200 foot margin which would be destroyed in the event of a disaster. Accidents on remote, steep, wooded mountain terrain will be even more difficult to contain, and could cause forest fire and other disasters. We cannot subject our region to further horrors of the kind we have seen in the past few years in our state.
As a society and a species, we seem to have an enormous appetite for resources to power our cars, electrify and heat our homes, etc. We have been incredibly ingenious in creating technologies to both feed and create that appetite. In the meantime, we are poisoning ourselves, and the future for our children and grandchildren. We seem to have forgotten our intimate relationship to the natural world.
Let’s turn this tide, let’s focus our creative genius toward safer and more sustainable technologies. Let’s resist the construction of the pipelines in our area, and do our part to protect water and land for ourselves and our descendants.
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Target Field Food: What to Eat at a Twins Game 2018
We ate all the new foods, so that you don't have to.
by Drew Wood, Stephanie March
Photos by Caitlin Abrams
This is the year we broke. We got judgey. We couldn't do another media preview day, with all the quietly cooked food sitting on little perfect square plates, in dainty little food-writer bite sizes. We wanted the chaos, the real paper boats and frozen-middle bites that we all get when it's gameday. How can we tell you what's worth your money or your time when we're being lobbed softballs? Give us a line drive, and let us take a swing.
So we joined the free-sweatshirt frenzy and hit the ballpark for the home opener in search of all the new foods. Here's our Get It / Skip It / Your Call guide that you can use all season long!
New Foods at Bat & Barrel
Here's the thing: the lionshare of the new foods this year are in Bat & Barrel, which somehow didn't really get explained too well in preview. This is a full-service restaurant. It has taken the place of the Metropolitan Club, which used to be for season ticket holders only, but is now open to everyone. There are two bar areas, and communal tables, along with some booth and lounge seating. The bar seats and lounge are first-come-first-serve, but the tables are reservable (by season ticket holders). When we walked in, there were a sea of "RESERVED" signs—all the tables were booked. Lounge seating and bar stools were snapped up, and standing at and around the bar/tables was how most people ended up experiencing the new place. Some things are available at a grab-n-go section in the corner, which is like a cafeteria line.
While the whole place is technically new to the general population, plenty of others have seen the club food before. So, we stuck to the newbie list as it was given to us. But Bat & Barrel has a whole full menu, with wings and pretzels and salads, like any other tavern up the road.
CAVEAT: We nabbed some seats in the corner and watched the chaos. We are very aware that it was a Day One for these servers and bartenders, whose whole joint filled up with hundreds of humans in a manner of minutes, so we cut slack. ...Not for nothing, that last pic in the slideshow above is of our spontaneous tasting crew at Bat & Barrel. Great fans and good folks who shared our food and their own opinions, god love 'em.
Steak from Murray's in Target Field
Blue cheese-crusted, bacon-wrapped tenderloin, $59
Steph March: Skip it. The execution on this was rough (that blue cheese was just tossed on top), but the steak itself was beautiful. I don't normally go for bacon/blue cheesing on my tenderloins, but then again, I don't normally go for steak at my ballgames. Not one human around us could believe we ordered that.
Drew Wood: Skip it. Not to say that you would have gone to a Twins game and ordered a $60 steak, but had you have been that person, you would have been disappointed. Like any true Murray's steak, this one was cuttable with a butterknife. Unlike any true Murray's steak, it wasn't prepared in the kitchen at Murray's and you could tell—the bacon didn't wrap it, the blue cheese didn't crust it, and it just didn't quite deliver on the promise of the price tag.
Chicken Parmesan from Red Rabbit in Target Field
Chicken Parmesan, $21
SM: Your call. This could be a swell cheap date option, in which you split the Parm and each get a glass of rosé and you're still under $40. I mean, you still have to pay to get in... Bygones.
DW: Your call. So conflicted about this one. It was really, really good. But it was also really, really what you expect to eat for dinner at a dimly-lit Italian restaurant, not during a day game. I will say that at only $21, it's a super solid buy because it's YUGE enough to make a swell meal for two.
Baja Haus
Pan-seared barramundi, $32
SM: Your call. Man, that's a nice catch. That fish is lovely and soft, and those flavors are bright, and it kicks all sorts of fin over fried fish. But can I eat this and call out things like "Ploooooouuuuuffe" at the same time?
DW: Your call. I think the fish was good and tender and sorta savory (and so did the guy sitting next to us eating walleye fingers who tried it), but I'd be lying if I said I really knew what barramundi was, or that it's something I'll ever eat at a baseball game.
Tuna poke, $19
SM: Get it. POH-KAY, Drew. I can totally imagine sitting on the patio of this joint in June and popping poké while gazing upon the boys of summer.
DW: Get it. Did I know how to pronounce "poke" before I tried this or even, honestly, right now? No. Did I really enjoy this effervescent freshness bomb? Yes, yes I did.
Ceviche from Baja Haus in Target Field
Classic ceviche, $14 (at grab-n-go)
SM: Get it. This one is in the grab-n-go area, so it's a quick snack while you wait for your drinks. I loved the chunky bits and the bright acidity, and there seemed to be plenty jammed in our cup, with a billionaire's worth of avocado. Would horde.
DW: Abstain. Everything that weirded me out about this ceviche were the things that Steph informed me made this ceviche uniquely authentic and very, very good.
Sliders from Crave in Target Field
Burger sliders, $10
SM: Skip it. Why are you wasting my time? Dry. No.
DW: Get it. These were succulent little buggers and game with a generous helping of pickles. $10 will spent.
Impossible Burger from Hell's Kitchen in Target Field
Impossible Burger, $16
SM: Get it. I'm a fan of these, and I can't imagine a life without meat. This very popular plant-based patty sears like a dream, and that's its real charm (not the claim to "bleeding" fame, that never seems to happen on mine). We were a little worried that the menu was a bit vague, it just says 'Impossible Buger' without mention that it's not a real burger. The tiny green 'V' in corner of the menu listing might be missed by hungry carnivores.
DW: Get it (if you're into fake meat that really, genuinely tastes and behaves like real meat). I'd heard tell of this wondrous faux burger, but never encountered one prior to this one. And I have to say that—and I cannot believe I'm admitting this—it actually lived up to the hype. I mean, I'd still prefer a real beef burger, but had nobody told me that this wasn't real beef, I might have never known.
Ike's Tavern
Cheeseburger from Ike's Tavern in Target Field
Burger, $14
SM: Get it. You know, it's a giant, sloppy, beefy tavern burger with stuff. You will clearly need a few innings to recover from this, before getting a Kramarczuk's with kraut. (See? I see you.)
DW: Get it. It's basically one of those fancy, cheffy doubles that the Twin Cities have come to love, but with massive patties that can be cooked to temperature, which is my way of saying it's the best of both worlds. And at $14, it is completely on par, if not cheaper, than what you'd pay for the same exact (or lesser) burger at a restaurant.
Red Cow
Tennessee Chicken from Red Cow in Target Field
Tennessee Hot or MN Nice Chicken, $13
SM: Your call. I agree this one might have had an execution issue for us. It was far too oily to champion, but I could see where it wanted to be. The hot was a nice hot, and that chicken was tender and moist.
DW: Your call. We got the Tennessee Hot, which wasn't too hot, but was too greasy-tasting. I do think it's possible we just caught a bad break with one that got left in the deep fryer a smidge too long, so I'm not totally giving up on this one.
Brisket Poutine from Red Cow in Target Field
Brisket poutine, $13, at the grab-n-go
SM: Your call. Here's what. Make sure you ask for a fresh bowl—some of them are sitting there a bit too long waiting for that special grabber. They were happy to make me a freshy, but I worry that when things REALLY get busy, you might not be given that option so readily. Otherwise: a very tasty, cheesy, beefy mess.
DW: Get it. Red Cow nails poutine in their brick-and-mortars, so it shouldn't be too much of a surprise that they nail it at the ballpark.
Frittes at Hot Indian in Target Field
Frittes, $8, at the grab-n-go.
SM: Get it. Le duh.
DW: Get it. Always good. Always. And the sauce is like mind-boggling to me always. It makes everything better.
Tattersall Distilling
Specialty cocktails, $10–$13
SM: Get it. They tasted a bit like the gun, from whence the soda came, but all-in-all very refreshing drinks. LOVED the whiskey smash, yo. Thought the Bootleg went well with the POH-KAY.
DW: Get it (for the most part). At this point it's not surprising that Tattersall cocktails (even made by someone other than Dan Oskey) are tasty, and for the most part their selection here are as well... Bonus points for the Moscow Mule, which just might be the only beverage in the restaurant that comes in non-disposable cup.
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Surly Cut Down IPA in Target Field
Surly Cut Down IPA, a collaboration with former Twins player Glen Perkins
SM: Get it. After curds, and fries, and cheese sauce of indiscriminate temperatures, we ALL need a Cut Down in our mouths. Sharp and bright, that sipper is.
DW: Get it. My favorite Surly is Todd the Axeman, and Cut Down is like a brother from another mother.
New Foods in the Stadium
Food from Holy Land in Target Field
(Pictured from left to right):
Gyro wrap, $11.50
SM: Get it. Why would you ever get a concession stand burger when you can have this gloriously flavored meaty situation?
DW: Get it... But request more tzatziki than we did.
Pita chips and hummus, $8.50
SM: Skip it. Unless you just reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaallly want hummus right now.
DW: Your call. It's Holy Land pita chips and hummus, both of which are good things. They're just not quite the things I want to be eating at a game.
Arabic chicken shawirma wrap, $11.50
SM: Get it. This is maybe my most favorite new bite at the ballpark. There's a cinnamon waft pulling you to it—don't resist. It's a flavor bomb of hearty chicken and spices, punctuated by sharp pickled bits, in an easy-to-eat package. Go.
DW: Get it. You can literally smell this from like three sections away, and it's got a just-spicy-enough flavor profile and uber tender bites. Doesn't disappoint.
Hot Indian Foods
Hot Indian Tofu Vindaloo at Target Field
Tofu Vindaloo, $11
SM: Get it. That shit was ON FIRE.
DW: Skip it. This is the first time I've ever thumbs-downed a H.I.F. dish of any kind, but this one was just incredibly over-spiced to the point that any flavor that was present in all those crunchy, fresh ingredients vanished after the first bite.
Andrew Zimmern's Canteen
Chicken Rice bowl from AZ Canteen in Target Field
Rice bowls (chicken or beef), $14.50
SM: Get it. Actually my second-favorite bite. This seemingly simple bowl had so much flavor and texture, working together perfectly. Crunchy chickpeas, tangy tzatziki sauce, and fresh spiced chicken on rice. Balanced.
DW: Get it. Your eyes do not deceive you. That is indeed as fresh and vibrant as it looked.
Other stuff we found
Bacon Cheese Curds at Bat & Barrel, in the grab-n-go
SM: Skip it. For cryin-in-the-barn! Can there ever just be a normal-sized and excellently fried curd anymore? What say there, fussybritches?
DW: Get it. I liked these bizarro little savory fellas...Especially when dipped in the sauce from the Hot Indian Foods pomme frites.
Kramarczuks Brat with Cheese at Target Field
Kramarczuk's Cheesey, $9
SM: Get it. Not really sure that this is new, but damn, it's delicious. It's your basic cheddarwurst, and it goes with baseball like it's wearing matching satin bar jackets.
DW: GET IT! They've taken what's already my Target Field must-get, Kramarczuk's, and injected molten cheese into it? For me at least, that fact renders the rest of this list moot.
Hrbeks Bloody Mary, $23
SM: People actually buy these. I saw them. (The newest version is only available on Sundays, and it adds a breakfast sandwich to the tower.)
DW: Hahahahahahahaha.
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One of Argentina’s biggest problems of recent years is the lack of playmakers on the team.
The entire playmaking responsibility has fallen to Lionel MESSI (with at times even Javier MASCHERANO trying to pull the strings). This hasn’t helped Argentina much but for a while, Argentina had a surplus of playmakers to choose from. Out of the following, which would you (hypothetically) like to see on the team during their prime?
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vis October 30, 2016 At 1:24 am
We keep going back to the 80s and 90s, let’s look forward than back. No point in basking in the glory. We require new playmakers, so let’s talk about that
petro October 29, 2016 At 7:52 pm
Need a good coach..thats it..
Diego86 October 29, 2016 At 7:24 pm
Madrid wants Pochettino
http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/4016/main/2016/10/30/28987062/rumours-pochettino-the-chief-candidate-to-replace-zidane-at?ICID=HP_BN_1
About the topic, we had such a golden generation of midfielders: Aimar, Requelme, Almeyda, Redondo, Veron, Gallardo, Ortega, Simeone, Luis Gonzalez, Mascherano,… I can’t believe we didn’t win anything :(( Anyway, Argentina never lack of talent. If Bielsa is back, you’ll see great midfielders coming out. I don’t understand Bauza, he looks like Maradona in disguise.
miskan October 30, 2016 At 2:43 am
Bauza is good coach too…theres no bad one got libertadores twice…he just hv mental of sh**t
Jack! October 29, 2016 At 4:29 pm
Just wondering, why is this a list of only players from the late 90’s and early 2000’s? Where are the likes of Ardiles,Bertoni,Bochini,Monti and so many more?
vimal October 29, 2016 At 3:54 am
I voted for ortega..if only he had some discipline, he was unstoppable with the ball on his feet!
Messicrew October 29, 2016 At 12:48 am
Aimar for sure none of our midfielders no how attack and help the forwards
nuli October 28, 2016 At 5:49 pm
i would like to have Redondo,world class midfielder and difference maker not like the ones we have today,just average,but any of roman seba and aimar would be needed badly
dolon.biswas@yahoo.com October 28, 2016 At 4:35 pm
Past is past I will love to see paredes and ascaber…we need young blood at midfield….l tell it before and talking it again Mascarano is one of the worst central midfield one the world but he must be one of the best central defender in the world…
mayahari October 28, 2016 At 12:33 pm
* Our problem is not only attacking midfield but also defensive midfield.
* We need players like Lucho Gonzalez or Redondo or Sorin ( when he plays the holding role )to join Mascherano in defensive midfield.
* If we had a player like Modric or Kroos or worst case Fernandinho, Messi would have won everything with our national team.
* Reality is we got good players in all the positions. But those names are never cared by our great coaches. Lanzini can be moulded to some extent to the likes of Modric, but he may get his debut like Belluschi ( think he played during sometime before for our team ) by 33.
* Now feel Saviola is one of the unsung heroes. Even though a forward, he worked really hard for the team in midfield. He tracked back a lot to get the passes and give free space to Crespo and always involved in our build up to the goal. Even though Pratto works like Saviola, unfortunately he lacks the vision n execution of Saviola. Dybala must play the role of Pratto with either Aguero or Higuain as lone forward.
* Personal favourite is Ortega n Aimar. Ortega changed my passion of our team to addiction. But the situation is not the same compared to his times. Pressing has dominated. He don’t have the patience n stamina to help both offensively n defensively. But his creativity is unmatched. But the biggest problem we know is his temperment.
* Yeah we need Veron at the moment. Huh.. a great pass from Veron, Batistuta makes a nice turn to left n hit a beautiful shot with left foot but unfortunately hit the post. Just minutes later Ortega out Berkgamp with wonder goal. Life sucks. We are cursed ever..
Caperjack October 29, 2016 At 8:37 am
I feel the same. If only that went in we would have been world champions. That team was amazing
veron the Parma & lazio days was my favorite midfielder ever. He was Dynamic, has great long and short pass and good one on one dribbling. Redondo was from a different plant but we all know the sad story.
guled October 28, 2016 At 12:01 pm
Voted veron
Istiaque October 28, 2016 At 11:14 am
I would have love to get redondo. But I don’t think Bauza would have selected him. He would have played Biglia and Mascherano together anyway!
Sabellista October 28, 2016 At 10:59 am
Aimar is what Messi is missing in the NT, But the team needs a Veron type right now. Brujita covered a lot of ground and he had same long pass of Riquelme. We need soldiers who can press and carry the ball. Veron could turn defensive situations into offense in seconds by picking up a player with a 40 yard pass or start a counterattack by drive by himself. Something that lacks in the team today. Look at Banega in the last match. On 3 occasions he had the ball alone with acres of space to exploit but still he couldn’t even advance with the ball at his feet. By his third touch he was dispossessed easily. We need midfielders who can bring ball to the attackers swiftly not stationary passer who give Messi double duties.
Gonzalo October 28, 2016 At 2:00 pm
“On 3 occasions he had the ball alone with acres of space to exploit but still he couldn’t even advance with the ball at his feet”.
good observation
Leandro October 28, 2016 At 10:13 am
Riquelme is not dynamic enough for what we need now. We dont need his free kicks with Messi in the team. Aimar offers everything Riquelme did in midfield (minus scoring free kicks) but adds constant running, which is what we need and what Messi needs.
sandy October 28, 2016 At 8:37 am
Personally i would like to see ortega or aimer in the present nt along with messi. I have voted for aimar.
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Facebook shakes the picture: Hastings, Bowles go in; Alford joined
Significant changes are underway on Facebook's board of directors.
The company is proposing the application of PayPal's director, Peggy Alford, to the board of directors. She will be the first African-American woman to sit on Facebook's board.
Reed Hastings, CEO of Netflix, and Erskine Bowles, former head of the White House, leave.
Its board of directors is moving: it appoints PayPal's director, Peggy Alford, and prepares to part with Netflix's CEO, Reed Hastings, and the former chief of staff at the House Blanche, Erskine Bowles.
On Friday, the Silicon Valley technology giant announced the news by issuing its proxy statement in anticipation of its annual general meeting of shareholders on May 30. Alford will be the first African-American woman to join the company's board of directors. its lack of diversity.
"What excites me about the opportunity to join Facebook's board of directors is the company's willingness to deal with difficult issues while continuing to improve connection experiences." incredible that she has built over the years, "she said. "I look forward to working with Mark and the other directors as the company creates inspiring new ways to help people connect and create a community."
The changes come as Facebook struggles to overcome two years of damaging scandals, from Cambridge Analytica to the role of the social network in spreading the hate speech that fueled the genocide in Myanmar.
Bowles and Hastings will not stand for re-election at the annual shareholders meeting, the company said, ending their presence in the company. The CEO of Netflix leaves the group while Facebook continues to engage in video streaming, strengthening its video products and paying for delivering original content on the platform.
Bowles, who served at the Clinton White House, is chairman of the board 's audit committee, whose powers were strengthened in mid – 2018 during the various crises on Facebook. His role on Facebook was highlighted by a major investigation published in the New York Times in November 2018, according to which he allegedly criticized CEO Mark Zuckerberg and COO Sheryl Sandberg in 2017 about Russia's activity. on Facebook.
"When all members of the board of directors met later in the day in a sensitive meeting room at the company's headquarters, Mr. Bowles insulted the questions posed by the founder and the second-in-command. from Facebook, "the newspaper reported. "Mrs. Sandberg, visibly upset, apologized, Mr. Zuckerberg, his face carved into stone, grimacing through technical corrections."
Alford, senior vice president of the main markets of the PayPal payment company, has already had links with Zuckerberg: she was the financial director of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the family's philanthropic vehicle, September 2017 to February 2019.
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Culturing Methods | NCMA at Bigelow Laboratory ncma.bigelow.org
NCMA Definition of Terms
Scientific name: We rely on the depositor and/or the phycological community to identify algal strains deposited at the NCMA. We do not routinely do DNA analysis, pigment analysis, or use other methods to identify algal strains or to verify the claims of a depositor. However, we do microscopic examinations to confirm that strains resemble the species that they are claimed to be.
Strain Synonyms: These are non-CCMP numbers or names that others have assigned to this strain (such as the depositor, or a different algal collection). Entries in this field are not necessarily inclusive of all strain aliases assigned to a specific strain.
Maintenance temperature: The maintenance temperature is the temperature at which we maintain a strain at the NCMA.
Know temperature range (should read reported): The known (reported) temperature range of a strain is the information we have gathered from our observations growing the strain at the NCMA, information in the literature, or hearsay information. These ranges are not necessarily used for long term maintenance of a particular strain. We can only vouch for successful maintenance of a strain at the temperature at which we maintain it at the NCMA.
Size information: This information results from an examination of a strain with a compound microscope as an isolated event. The size of individual cells of many algal species can change over time.
Toxic: A strain is defined as toxic if the species is known to produce toxins or if a strain with an undefined species name is a member of a genus that is known to have toxin producing members. We do no toxin testing on site.
Depositor: The depositor is the individual who sent the strain to the NCMA
Isolator: The isolator is the individual(s) who isolated the strain from a raw sample
Collector: The collector is the individual(s) who collected the water sample from which a strain was isolated
Culture Medium Types
Enrichment media and artificial media are the two major types of culture media. An enrichment medium is usually prepared either (1) by adding soil or soil extracts to distilled water or natural water or (2) by adding nutrient chemicals to natural water (e.g., seawater or lake water). An artificial medium uses "pure" water and "pure" chemicals only; it does not include additions of undefined soil or natural lake or sea water. However, it is very important to recognize that unknown "impurities" are present in even the most carefully prepared artificial medium.
Soil-water enriched media are often best for maintenance of algal cultures. Good soils contribute inorganic and organic materials - excellent algal growth occurs, and culture induced morphological changes are limited.
Marine media prepared by chemically enriching seawater are common. However, the use of lake or river water for chemically enriched freshwater cultures is uncommon. Conversely, artificial media are common and very successful for the growth of many freshwater algae, but marine artificial media are used only when critical studies cannot be conducted using a natural seawater base. For example, a carefully defined, artificial seawater medium is used to minimize or exclude known contaminants for the purpose of studying trace elements.
Similarly, water quality, glass/plasticware cleanliness, etc., impact a culture medium in the same manner as chemical quality, i.e., the presence of undesirable or toxic materials and the absence of required substances affect algal growth. Culture media and culturing vessels can be sterilized by steam autoclaving, pasteurization, filtration or microwaves.
Culturing Vessels and Materials
All containers and tubing used for growing cultures and storing culture medium stocks should be carefully selected to avoid toxic compounds. We recommend flasks and test tubes made of borosilicate glass or tissue culture-grade polycarbonate and polystyrene plasticware. Black test tube screw caps should be autoclaved several times in changes of seawater because new caps may release toxic phenolics when heated.
Likewise, rubber stoppers (or anything else that releases odorous volatile compounds when heated) should be autoclaved separately from media. Older autoclaves with copper tubing should be avoided because excess copper is toxic to algae. The autoclave steam itself may be contaminated with metals, and a culture medium may become metal-toxic to open ocean species.
New glassware should be degreased in dilute NaOH. Glassware may be routinely cleaned in dilute HCl or, if metal contamination is a concern, a long soak in concentrated HCl is recommended. Glassware should not be cleaned in chromic acid because chromium is toxic to many phytoplankters. Flasks may be capped with plugs made of cotton wrapped in cheesecloth, silicone sponge or covered with a beaker. An over-cap made of foil or a plastic beaker may prevent fungi from becoming established in a damp plug.
Preparing Culture Media
Most scientists enrich natural seawater when preparing cultures (Seawater can be purchased from the NCMA. The source of seawater may influence success. Some coastal waters have reduced salinities that may not be tolerated by some strains. The NCMA uses pristine water from the Gulf of Maine, which has a salinity of approximately 32 psu. Seawater should not be collected during blooms, especially when noxious organisms are present. Natural phytoplankton can be removed using filters (e.g., 0.45µm glass fiber filter). Dissolved organic contaminants can be removed by adding one to several grams of activated carbon powder per liter and mixing thoroughly. The carbon is removed the following day by decanting and filtering.
To simplify routine medium preparation, working stock solutions are usually prepared. Adding a small volume of a liquid stock solution is easier and quicker than weighing individual dry chemicals. It is better to add stocks to water and mix thoroughly - direct combinations of stock solutions without dilution in water may result in undesirable precipitation. Nutrient enrichments are either added prior to sterilization or added aseptically after sterilization. Sterilization is accomplished by autoclaving at 121°C, 15 lb/in2 for 15 minutes or longer depending on the volume involved. The culture medium should then be cooled as rapidly as possible after autoclaving to avoid precipitation. Silica enhances precipitation, and therefore if silicon is not required by the alga, it is better to leave silicates out of the medium.
Nutrient stocks may become contaminated with a bacterium or fungus. It is prudent, therefore, to initially autoclave stock solutions and then practice good sterile technique. Stock solutions should be carefully sealed because evaporation will concentrate nutrient stocks. Vitamin stocks may be frozen for long periods of time without noticeable degradation. Autoclaving the Na2SiO3 stock solution in a glass container may result in etching or shard-like precipitation of silica. Therefore we recommend preparing the silicate stock solution in a teflon-coated bottle.
After sterilization by autoclaving, the culture medium should set for about 24 hours while gases (especially CO2) diffuse into the liquid. Precipitation is minimized by rapid cooling. A final pH of 7.8-8.2 is desirable for most seawater media.
Berges, J.A., Franklin, D.J. and Harrison, P.J. 2001. Evolution of an artificial seawater medium: improvements in enriched seawater, artificial water over the last two decades. J. Phycol. 37:1138-45.
Bernhard, M. and Zattera, A. 1970. The importance of avoiding chemical contamination for a successful cultivation of marine organisms. Helgolander wiss Meeresunters 20: 655-675.
Bernhard, M. 1977. Chemical contamination of culture media: assessment, avoidance and control. pp. 1459-99. In Kinne, O. (Ed.) Marine Ecology. Vol III. Cultivation Part 3. Wiley & Sons, Chichester.
Blankley, W. 1973. Toxic and inhibitory materials associated with culturing. pp. 207-229. In Stein, J. (Ed) Culture Methods and Growth Measurements. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, U.K.
Fogg, G.E. 1965. Algal Cultures and Phytoplankton Ecology. Univ. of Wisconsin Press, Madison, 126p.
Guillard, R.R.L. 1975. Culture of phytoplankton for feeding marine invertebrates. pp 26-60. In Smith, W.L. and Chanley, M.H. (Eds) Culture of Marine Invertebrate Animals, Plenum Press, New York.
Harrison, P.J., Waters, R.E. and Taylor, F.J.R. 1980. A broad spectrum artificial seawater medium for coastal and open ocean phytoplankton, J. Phycol 16: 28-35.
Hellbust, J.A. and Craigie, J.S. (Eds) 1978. Physiological and Biochemical Methods. Cambridge Univ. Press, Cambridge, U.K. 512 pp.
Keller, M.D., Selvin, R.C., Claus, W. and Guillard, R.R.L. 1987. Media for the culture of oceanic ultraphytoplankton. J. Phycol. 23: 633-638.
Lehman, T.L. 1976. Ecological and nutritional studies on Dinobryon Ehrenb.: seasonal periodicity and the phosphate toxicity problem. Limnol. Oceangr. 21: 646-658.
Price, N.M., Harrison, G.I., Hering, J.G., Hudson, R.J., Nirel, P.M.V., Palenik, B. and Morel, F.M.M. 1988/89. Preparation and chemistry of the artificial culture medium Aquil. Biol. Oceanogr. 6: 443-461.
Price, N.M., Harrison, P., Landry, M.R., Azam, F. and Hall, K. 1986. Toxic effects of latex and Tygon tubing on marine phytoplankton, zooplankton and bacteria. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 34: 41-49.
Pringsheim, E.G. 1946. Pure Cultures of Algae. Their Preparation and Maintenance. Cambridge Univ. Press, Cambridge, U.K. 119 pp.
Provasoli, L. 1971. Media and prospects for the cultivation of marine algae. pp. 63-75. In Watanabe, A. and Hattori, A. (Eds) Cultures and Culture Collections. Jap. Soc. Plant Physiol.
Richmond, A. (Ed) 1986, CRC Handbook of Microalgal Mass Culture, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida. 528 pp.
Stein, J.R., (Ed) 1973. Culture Methods & Growth Measurements. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, U.K. 448 pp.
Suttle, C., Price, N., Harrison, P. and Thompson, P. 1986. Polymerization of silica in acidic solutions: a note of caution to phycologists. J. Phycol. 22: 234-237.
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Shakra – High Noon Review
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Released by: AFM Records
Release Date: February 5th, 2016
Genre: Hard Rock
Links: https://www.facebook.com/ShakraBand
Mark Fox – vocals
Thom Blunier – guitar
Thomas Muster – guitar
Dominik Pfister – bass
Roger Tanner – drums
01. Hello
02. High Noon
03. Into Your Heart
04. Around The World
05. Eye To Eye
06. Is It Real
07. Life’s What You Need
08. The Storm
09. Raise Your Hands
11. Watch Me Burn
12. Wild And Hungry
Shakra, outside of their music, is a band I don’t know a lot about. They’ve never really made a huge impact in the US and even in the research I did to write this review I couldn’t nail down a ton of information about them. It’s a shame that they’re not given a better acknowledgment here because they’ve been a favorite of mine for a while now. They’re on the same page for me as Pretty Maids and Harem Scarem: truly talented, but sadly overshadowed by far inferior bands. With the upcoming release of their 10th album in almost 20 years, the band is demonstrating why they have so much staying power and why they’ve remained fairly popular overseas.
High Noon brings the return of longtime vocalist Mark Fox and apparently a renewed passion (to an extent) for the band as a whole. Not that John Prakesh wasn’t a fantastic singer and the albums he sang on weren’t excellent, but the band really wasn’t entirely the same without Fox. His voice and addition to the band was what really set them on the road to what they’ve achieved so far. Shakra has always had the ability to write some of the most catchy and memorable hard rock songs, amply demonstrated on tracks like “Into Your Heart,” “Is It Real,” “Stand Tall,” and “Wild and Hungry.” If I had any complaint about the High Noon it would be that, though it is a great listen, it doesn’t jump out as much as past releases have. The passion is there, it just doesn’t shine through on every track.
Even with that one complaint it is still an excellent album that deserves far more interest than it will likely get. Few bands with this number of years around can still release albums as good as Shakra does. Even though High Noon doesn’t grab me with every track, it is still one worthy of my collection. If you have always loved this band, or are simply happy Fox is back, then get it for sure!
Written by: Chris Martin
Ratings: Chris 7/10
Tagged High Noon Album, Mark Fox, Melodic Rock, Rock, Shakra, Shakra - High Noon Review
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