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Resultados de Signify en el cuarto trimestre y de todo el año 2019
Signify reports full-year sales of EUR 6.2 billion, improvement in profitability by 30 bps to 10.4% and a free cash flow of EUR 529 million
Full year 20191
Signify’s installed base of connected light points increased from 44 million at YE 18 to 56 million at YE 19
CSG growing profit engines -0.3%; CSG total Signify -4.6%
LED-based comparable sales grew by 1.4%, representing 78% of sales (FY 18: 71%)
Adj. indirect costs down EUR 125 million, or -6.6%, excl. currency effects and change in scope
Adj. EBITA margin improved by 30 bps to 10.4%, despite a negative currency impact of 20 bps
Adj. EBITA margin of the growing profit engines increased by 180 bps with each of the three BGs improving
Net income increased to EUR 267 million (FY 18: EUR 261 million)
Free cash flow amounted to EUR 529 million (FY 18: EUR 306 million) or 8.5% of sales
Solid progress made on our sustainability goals for 2020; well on track to be carbon neutral in 2020
Fourth quarter 20191
Sales of EUR 1.8 billion; 1.4% nominal sales growth
LED-based sales represent 80% of total sales
Adj. indirect costs down EUR 25 million, or -5.4%, excl. currency effects and change in scope
Adj. EBITA margin improved by 80 bps to 13.2%, including a positive currency impact of 30 bps
Adj. EBITA margin of the growing profit engines increased by 180 bps
Net income decreased to EUR 98 million compared with EUR 119 million last year
Strong free cash flow of EUR 308 million (Q4 18: EUR 279 million)
In 2019, EUR 164 million of capital was returned through the annual dividend payment
Propose to pay a cash dividend of EUR 1.35 per share over 2019, an increase of 3.8% and a pay-out ratio of 47%
Eindhoven, the Netherlands – Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, today announced the company’s fourth quarter and full-year 2019 results. “We are pleased that we’ve improved our Adjusted EBITA margin for the sixth consecutive year, which has led to a 400 basis points increase since 2013. During the same period, our LED-based sales increased from 26% to 78%, reflecting our successful transformation from conventional lighting technologies to LED lighting products, systems and services. Our free cash flow of EUR 529 million is at the highest level since the IPO. The profit and cash contribution from the growing profit engines is now more than twice that of Lamps. This demonstrates that we have significantly strengthened the business and financial profile of the company.
We are also seeing positive traction from the acquisitions we completed in 2019 and look forward to welcoming Cooper Lighting Solutions in 2020, which will strengthen our market position in North America and our overall business mix,” said CEO Eric Rondolat. “We propose a dividend of EUR 1.35 per share which brings the total return to shareholders to more than EUR 1.2 billion since the IPO. While we continue to face challenging market conditions, we are confident that our relentless focus on our growth initiatives will further strengthen our market leadership and progressively improve our growth profile.”
Sustainability is central to Signify’s strategy. It is the company’s purpose to unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world. In 2019, 82.5% of the company’s revenues came from its portfolio of sustainable products, systems and services, exceeding its 2020 target of 80%. Signify sold 2.3 billion LED lamps and luminaires in 2015-2019, in line with its commitment to deliver more than 2 billion LED lamps and luminaires by the end of 2020. The company also decreased its waste to landfill by 70% and is ahead of its targets related to a safe & healthy workplace and a sustainable supply chain. The company reduced its carbon footprint by 10%, achieving carbon neutrality in 15 out of its 19 markets, demonstrating it is well on track to become carbon neutral this year. In 2019, Signify was named Industry Leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the third consecutive year and is included in CDP’s prestigious ‘A List’ for climate change since the IPO.
For 2020, Signify aims to achieve a further improvement in the Adjusted EBITA margin and to deliver a free cash flow of at least 6% of sales. This outlook excludes the announced acquisition of Cooper Lighting Solutions. An update on the outlook will be provided after the closing of the Cooper Lighting Solutions acquisition, which is expected in Q1 2020, as previously indicated.
Signify intends to maintain a robust capital structure and continues to aim towards a financing structure that is compatible with an investment grade profile. Following the announced acquisition of Cooper Lighting Solutions, the company will prioritize deleveraging with strong free cash flows expected to drive down Signify’s net leverage ratio from around 2x at closing to below 1x net debt/EBITDA within three years. The company intends to use EUR 350 million to reduce its debt in 2020.
The company plans to continue to pay a stable to increased dividend per share. While Signify will prioritize deleveraging, it will continue to invest in R&D and other organic growth opportunities. As Signify will focus on integrating Cooper Lighting Solutions, M&A will have a lower priority.
The company proposes to pay a dividend of EUR 1.35 per share in cash related to full year 2019, which represents an increase of 3.8% compared with last year, and a pay-out ratio of 47%. The dividend payment is subject to approval by the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) to be held on May 19, 2020. Further details will be provided in the agenda for the AGM.
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Conference call and audio webcast
Eric Rondolat (CEO) and Stéphane Rougeot (CFO) will host a conference call for analysts and institutional investors at 9:00 a.m. CET to discuss fourth quarter and full-year 2019 results 2020. A live and on-demand audio webcast of the conference call will be available via the Investor Relations website.
February 25, 2020: Annual report 2019
April 24, 2020: First quarter results 2020
May 19, 2020: Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
May 21, 2020: Ex-dividend date
May 22, 2020: Dividend record date
June 2, 2020: Dividend payment date
June 18, 2020: Capital Markets Day
July 24, 2020: Second quarter and half year results 2020
October 23, 2020: Third quarter results 2020
¹ This press release contains certain non-IFRS financial measures and ratios, such as comparable sales growth, EBITA, adjusted EBITA and free cash flow, and related ratios, which are not recognized measures of financial performance or liquidity under IFRS. For a reconciliation of these non-IFRS financial measures to the most directly comparable IFRS financial measures, see appendix B, Reconciliation of non-IFRS financial measures, of this press release.
Forward-Looking Statements and Risks & Uncertainties
This document and the related oral presentation contain, and responses to questions following the presentation may contain, forward-looking statements that reflect the intentions, beliefs or current expectations and projections of Signify N.V. (the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), including statements regarding strategy, estimates of sales growth and future operational results.
By their nature, these statements involve risks and uncertainties facing the Company and its Group Companies and a number of important factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement as a result of risks and uncertainties. Such risks, uncertainties and other important factors include but are not limited to: adverse economic and political developments, the impacts of rapid technological change, competition in the general lighting market, development of lighting systems and services, successful implementation of business transformation programs, impact of acquisitions and other transactions, reputational and adverse effects on business due to activities in Environment, Health & Safety, compliance risks, ability to attract and retain talented personnel, establishment of corporate and brand identity, adverse currency effects, pension liabilities, and exposure to international tax laws. Please see “Risk Factors and Risk Management” in Chapter 12 of the Annual Report 2018 for discussion of material risks, uncertainties and other important factors which may have a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects of the Group. Such risks, uncertainties and other important factors should be read in conjunction with the information included in the Company’s Annual Report 2018 and semi-annual report 2019.
Additional risks currently not known to the Group or that the Group has not considered material as of the date of this document could also prove to be important and may have a material adverse effect on the business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects of the Group or could cause the forward-looking events discussed in this document not to occur. The Group undertakes no duty to and will not necessarily update any of the forward-looking statements in light of new information or future events, except to the extent required by applicable law.
Market and Industry Information
All references to market share, market data, industry statistics and industry forecasts in this document consist of estimates compiled by industry professionals, competitors, organizations or analysts, of publicly available information or of the Group’s own assessment of its sales and markets. Rankings are based on sales unless otherwise stated.
Non-IFRS Financial Measures
Certain parts of this document contain non-IFRS financial measures and ratios, such as comparable sales growth, adjusted gross margin, EBITA, Adjusted EBITA, and free cash flow, and other related ratios, which are not recognized measures of financial performance or liquidity under IFRS. The non-IFRS financial measures presented are measures used by management to monitor the underlying performance of the Group’s business and operations and, accordingly, they have not been audited or reviewed. Not all companies calculate non-IFRS financial measures in the same manner or on a consistent basis and these measures and ratios may not be comparable to measures used by other companies under the same or similar names. A reconciliation of these non-IFRS financial measures to the most directly comparable IFRS financial measures is contained in this document. For further information on non-IFRS financial measures, see “Chapter 18 Reconciliation of non-IFRS measures” in the Annual Report 2018.
All amounts are in millions of euros unless otherwise stated. Due to rounding, amounts may not add up to totals provided. All reported data are unaudited. Unless otherwise indicated, financial information has been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies as stated in the Annual Report 2018 and semi-annual report 2019.
Changes to financial reporting following announced organizational changes
On January 20, 2020, Signify announced its intent to adapt its business structure to enable a stronger customer focus and enhanced specialization to further increase execution speed. To this end, the company intends to move from its current four business groups (BG) to three divisions: Digital Solutions, formerly known as BG Professional, Digital Products, which combines BG LED and BG Home, and Conventional Products, which is the current BG Lamps. As a consequence, Signify intends to adapt its segment reporting accordingly.
This press release contains information within the meaning of Article 7(1) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.
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Signify Corporate Communications
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E-mail: elco.van.groningen@signify.com
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Acerca de Signify
Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) es la empresa líder mundial en iluminación para profesionales y consumidores y líder en iluminación para el Internet de las Cosas. Nuestros productos Philips, los sistemas de iluminación conectados Interact y los servicios habilitados por datos, dan valor al negocio y transforman la vida en los hogares, los edificios y los espacios públicos. Con ventas de 6,200 millones de euros en 2019, contamos con aproximadamente 37,000 empleados y tenemos presencia en más de 70 países. Desbloqueamos el extraordinario potencial de la luz para ofrecer vidas más brillantes y un mundo mejor. Hemos sido nombrados Líderes de Industria en el índice de sostenibilidad de Dow Jones durante dos años consecutivos. Las noticias de Signify están en el Newsroom, Twitter, LinkedIn e Instagram. La información para los inversores se puede encontrar en la página de Investor Relations.
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Greens prepare 'policy for young people'
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29th Aug 2013 6:00 PM
A MINISTER for Youth and a $50-a-week rise to the Youth Allowance were two key measures under a "policy for young people" announced by The Greens on Thursday.
The policy aims to provide more support for Australia's youth, by increasing rental support and establishing an official youth parliament.
South Australian Senator Sarah Hanson-Young said the policy showed the minor party was "standing up for young people".
A central initiative was the creation of a cabinet-level youth minister to advocate for young people at the highest political level.
Sen Hanson-Young said the policy also aimed to create 20,000 new student rentals under an expansion of existing rental assistance programs.
The youth policy also would reverse a recent $2.3 billion cut to university funds, and increase funding for the sector by 10%.
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StarHub is committed to conducting business sustainably. We continuously strive for a harmonious balance in our economic, social and environmental objectives. To achieve this, StarHub’s ethos is constantly guided by ethics, corporate governance, human rights, environmental responsibility and civic mindedness.
With a critical role to play in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), businesses are now driving sustainability more strongly to create greater value for their stakeholders. StarHub is committed to supporting the SDGs and contributing to the relevant goals.
As a fully integrated info-communications company, our services enrich lives, connect people, facilitate business and empower the community.
Through our commitment to the following relevant seven SDGs, we will work to further reduce our environmental impact while growing our business and providing world-class multimedia services and content to every person, home and business in Singapore.
Promote sustained, inclusive economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
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StarHub is committed to aligning our business with the relevant Sustainable Development Goals and the Sustainable Singapore Movement as we work to support Singapore’s Smart Nation and circular economy vision. This includes measures such as ensuring a resilient infrastructure and managing electronic waste and environmental footprint.
From our workplace to community outreach efforts to environmental initiatives, find out more about how StarHub is embedding sustainability into our business and making a difference in the world in which we live.
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October 25, 2019 • Season 10 Episode 43
Cosmic Queries – The 30-Second Universe
From the cover of 30-Second Universe: 50 most significant ideas, theories, principles and events that sum up... everything, by Charles Liu, Karen Masters, and Sevil Salur.
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How does gravity work? What would you ask a super computer? Are there undiscovered laws of physics? Can you answer these questions in 30 seconds or less? On this episode of StarTalk Radio, Neil deGrasse Tyson, comic co-host Chuck Nice, and astrophysicist and StarTalk geek-in-chief Charles Liu, PhD are answering fan-submitted Cosmic Queries as fast as they can in celebration of Charles’ new book 30-Second Universe: 50 most significant ideas, theories, principles and events that sum up… everything.
To start, we explore the shape of planets. Why are all planets shaped liked spheres? You’ll learn about “hydrostatic equilibrium” and its importance in shaping planets. We discuss Ceres – the solar system’s largest asteroid (and now classified as a dwarf planet). Discover the vast range of textures we find on Earth’s surface. Does this sound a little longer than 30 seconds? You’d be correct.
We speed things up with our next question – what is the best haircut for zero-G? Chuck tells us about the show The Expanse and how it accurately depicts the forces of gravity. Neil reminisces on the film Gravity and how Sandra Bullock’s bangs didn’t follow the actual laws of gravity. Find out what Neil and Charles would ask Deep Thought, the supercomputer from The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. We explore the work of Isaac Asimov and his genre-defining short story “The Last Question.” We also explore Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics and if artificial intelligence will solve the growing population problem.
Charles tells us how he first fell in love with comic books. He also tells us what superpower he would want if he could choose for himself. We investigate the expansion of the universe. We ponder if there are undiscovered laws of physics. Lastly, you’ll hear about spacetime, the shape of galaxies, and the orbit of the Sun. All that, plus, Neil and Charles come up with the single most mind-blowing fact they can share about the universe in under 30 seconds.
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SACRAMENTO – With a shared history that dates to the 1980s and a coaching rivalry in basketball’s minor leagues, Sacramento’s George Karl and the Timberwolves’ Flip Saunders reunited Tuesday for a 116-111 Kings’ victory that, in the big scheme of things, meant little and yet everything to both.
Two men in their 60s, they just won’t go away.
“We’re both pretty much lifers,” Saunders said. “I’m sure that’s why George is back in it, and it’s why I’m doing it right now.”
Karl is 63 and a two-time cancer survivor who won 1,131 career games and still hadn’t had enough when the Kings hired him away from television work and coaching retirement over February’s All-Star break to guide a young, talented, enigmatic team.
His Kings are 27-50 overall and 9-16 since he was hired after they overcame an early 28-19 deficit playing without injured All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins and ended a five-game losing streak after leading by as many as 19 points.
They did so with forward Rudy Gay scoring 33 points, Omri Casspi adding a career-high 31 and former Wolves’ lottery pick Derrick Williams playing like he usually does against his former team.
Rich Pedroncelli, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kings forward Rudy Gay drove against Wolves forward Chase Budinger during the second half of Sacramento's 116-105 victory Tuesday night.
“He looks like an All Star out there every time he plays Minnesota,” Wolves veteran Chase Budinger said.
Kevin Martin led the Wolves with 37 points and rookie Andrew Wiggins had 26. The Wolves pulled within six points five times in the final 10 minutes but could get no closer.
Williams made eight of 12 shots — including a vicious one-handed, putback slam dunk — while coming off the bench even though Karl offered up before the game the same sentiment that caused the Wolves to trade away a player they drafted No. 2 overall in 2011.
Going into Tuesday’s game, Williams averaged 15 points on 54.5 percent shooting in six career games against the Wolves and 9.0 points on 42.4 percent shooting in 284 games against everybody else.
“I’ll be honest with you,” Karl said. “A lot of people are happy with how Derrick has played. I’m frustrated because I think he can play better than he plays. He’s an extremely talented kid. It’s just getting him to make more good mental decisions than bad decisions.
‘‘I really enjoyed him a lot of days, but I think coaches get frustrated with players who have talent — off-the-chart type talent — but you don’t get it every night, you don’t fit into the team every night.”
The Wolves played with nine healthy and available players Tuesday — one more than in recent days — after they signed D League forward Arinze Onuaku, who flew into Sacramento on Tuesday afternoon and played 16 minutes that night without so much as participating in a morning shootaround.
The Wolves signed Onuaku before Tuesday’s game to give them a big body up front on a team that was down to just Adreian Payne and Justin Hamilton as their only healthy big men.
Onuaku, 27, played 41 games with the D League’s Canton Charge this season, averaging 17.5 points on 62.2 percent shooting and 12.2 rebounds. Tuesday’s game was the first of four games in five nights for the Wolves, who are without injured centers Nikola Pekovic and Gorgui Dieng.
“We thought it best to have someone in here, just in case,” Saunders said.
• The Kings played Tuesday without Cousins, who had a sore foot.
• Pekovic is scheduled to have surgery on his Achilles’ tendon in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday.
• Wolves forward Kevin Garnett missed his 14th consecutive game on Tuesday, but Saunders said Garnett’s leg and knee are stronger and said there’s a chance he’ll play again before the season ends next week. He accompanied the team on its West Coast trip and watched Tuesday’s game from the dressing room.
• The Wolves’ five starters Tuesday have played a combined 16 NBA seasons, or as many as Kings veteran guard Andre Miller.
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De'Vion Harmon scored 16 points, Elijah Harkless had eight points, 13 rebounds, six assists and three steals and Oklahoma beat Kansas State 76-50 on Tuesday night, handing the Wildcats their fifth-straight loss.
Olivia Nelson-Ododa led a balanced attack with 18 points and No. 3 UConn, playing for the first time in 10 days, routed Butler 103-35 on Tuesday night.
Juan Munoz had 21 points as Longwood routed High Point 75-54 on Tuesday night.
Jared Porter lasted just 38 days as New York Mets general manager, fired for cause Wednesday about nine hours after ESPN reported he sent sexually explicit, uninvited text messages and images to a female reporter in 2016 while he was working for the Chicago Cubs.
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Atypical fibroxanthoma is a rare, low-grade superficial sarcoma that frequently presents as a red nodule or plaque. It is considered a superficial variant of undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (formerly known as malignant fibrous histiocytoma). Although atypical fibroxanthoma has similar histologic features to undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma, it behaves less aggressively.[1][2][3][4]
The etiology of atypical fibroxanthomas is poorly understood. Researchers believe it arises from myofibroblasts or fibroblast-like cells. Ultraviolet light apppears to play a significant role since most lesions appear on the sun-exposed head and neck of White race patients. Genetic factors also contribute to the development of atypical fibroxanthoma, since it shares genetic alterations with undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcomas, including chromosome 9p and 13q deletions. However, undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma has a statistically significant larger amount of genomic alterations and a more aggressive clinical course. Other possible risk factors for atypical fibroxanthoma include trauma to the skin, radiation therapy, and immunosuppression (e.g., diabetes, HIV, organ transplant).[5][6][7][8]
Atypical fibroxanthomas most commonly are seen on the head and neck of elderly White race patients. Other reported sites of atypical fibroxanthoma include the trunk, shoulders, upper extremities, and dorsum of the hands. Trunk and limb lesions appear to occur more commonly in younger patients (mean age 39) compared to head and neck lesions in the elderly (mean age 69). A review of 171 cases in Western Australia found a patient age-range of 41 to 97 years old (median age 74), with 76% of the tumors occurring in men. Atypical fibroxanthoma also has been reported in patients as young as 13 with predisposing disorders such as Li-Fraumeni syndrome and xeroderma pigmentosum. The incidence increases in immunosuppressed populations, with an estimated incidence of 78 per 100,000 transplant patients.
The pathophysiology of atypical fibroxanthomas is poorly characterized. Ultra-violet (UV) light has implications for its pathogenesis due to atypical fibroxanthoma predilection for sun-exposed areas of the body and the presence of atypical fibroxanthoma in xeroderma pigmentosum patients who exhibit defective repair of UV-induced cyclobutane pyrimidine dimers. Research has documented these UV-induced pyrimidine dimers have in atypical fibroxanthoma lesions, along with mutations in the tumor suppressor gene p53. A variety of rare genetic disorders have correlations with p53-induced atypical fibroxanthomas, including Li-Fraumeni syndrome (with germline p53 mutations) and xeroderma pigmentosum. One study showed that mutations of H-Ras and K-Ras genes were present in malignant fibrous histiocytoma but not in atypical fibroxanthoma lesions; this research may prove helpful in establishing the diagnosis of atypical fibroxanthoma.
Hematoxylin and eosin stains of atypical fibroxanthoma lesions show a dermally-based tumor with pleomorphism, atypical mitotic figures, and a spindly architecture. Atypical fibroxanthoma lesions occasionally extend to the subcutaneous tissue. Note that atypical fibroxanthoma is a dermal-based process, while spindle cell squamous cell carcinoma variants (on the differential diagnosis) connect with the epidermis and show signs of keratinization. Multinucleated giant cells and solar elastosis are often present in atypical fibroxanthoma biopsy specimens, while a mixed inflammatory infiltrate may be found at the edge of the tumor. Immunohistochemistry is required to rule out other neoplasms, including spindloid squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, and undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma.
Since atypical fibroxanthoma stains positive for several non-specific stains, including CD10, p53, S100A6, vimentin, and procollagen-1, it is considered a diagnosis of exclusion histologically. Of note, atypical fibroxanthoma stains negative for HMB-45, p40 (often positive in squamous cell carcinoma), desmin, pan-cytokeratin stains, CD31, and has sparse staining for S100, which may help differentiate it from melanoma. Since poorly differentiated sarcomatoid carcinomas may lose cytokeratin expression, a variety of cytokeratin stains should be used. Severe variants of atypical fibroxanthoma have been described based on various histologic findings, including pigmented atypical fibroxanthoma due to hemosiderin deposit and not actual melanin pigment, granular cell atypical fibroxanthoma, sclerotic atypical fibroxanthoma, spindle cell nonpleomorphic atypical fibroxanthoma, osteoid atypical fibroxanthoma, chondroid atypical fibroxanthoma, myxoid atypical fibroxanthoma, keloidal atypical fibroxanthoma, osteoclast-like giant-cell rich atypical fibroxanthoma, and clear cell atypical fibroxanthoma.
Toxicokinetics
While there is no direct association to date, researchers hypothesize that arsenic exposure may predispose patients to atypical fibroxanthoma.
History and Physical
Atypical fibroxanthomas present as well-circumscribed red or pink nodules or plaque that may have ulceration, crust, or scale. Atypical fibroxanthoma lesions are typically small in size, with a median diameter of 1 cm, with less than 5% of the lesions being greater than 2 cm in diameter. They often develop rapidly but lack symptoms such as pain or pruritus. More than 90% of atypical fibroxanthoma tumors occur on the head and neck, while the remaining cases typically present on the extremities and trunk. Dermoscopy of lesions reveals polymorphic vessels (linear, dotted, hairpin, arborescent, and/or highly tortuous vessels) radiating to the center of the lesion with intervening white areas. The differential diagnosis includes basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, amelanotic melanoma, leiomyosarcoma, atypical (pseudosarcomatous) dermatofibroma, pleomorphic dermal sarcomas, and metastasis from internal malignancies. Compared to atypical fibroxanthoma, pleomorphic dermal sarcomas are often clinically larger and are more likely to recur locally and metastasize.
A skin biopsy is the diagnostic gold standard for atypical fibroxanthoma since it is a rare condition that clinically mimics basal and squamous cell carcinomas, Merkel cell carcinomas, and amelanotic melanomas. Immunohistochemistry is a common test performed to make the diagnosis (see "histopathology" above).
When atypical fibroxanthoma lesions have metastasized or are poorly accessible (e.g., subungual lesions), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be helpful, which shows intermediate T1 and T2-weighted signal intensity compared to the high signal intensity of squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma.
Treatment / Management
Fortunately, atypical fibroxanthoma rarely metastasizes and recurs in only 6% to 10% of cases. Risk factors for metastases include immunocompromised patients, tumor depth, vascular or perineural invasion, and the presence of tumor necrosis. The most commonly reported locations for metastases include the parotid gland, lymph nodes, and subcutaneous tissue. Metastases, when present, are typically evident 12 to 24 months after the initial diagnosis of atypical fibroxanthoma. The treatment of choice for atypical fibroxanthoma is surgical excision. Previously, this utilized 1 cm margins, however Mohs micrographic surgery and regular follow-up have become the standard of care, with recurrence rates reported at 0.0% to 6.9%. In patients who are poor surgical candidates, electronic brachytherapy has successfully treated atypical fibroxanthoma and is even more effective if there is tumor debulking before therapy. Another reported treatment modality is electrodesiccation and curettage, which may be appropriate for slow-growing lesions that are less than 1 cm in diameter.
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Atypical fibroxanthoma rates a low-grade sarcoma, usually occurring on sun-exposed areas of the head and neck in elderly patients. The prognosis is generally excellent when treated with adequate excision of the primary tumor. Recurrence of the tumor occurs in approximately 5% of cases.[9][7][10]
When promptly addressed and treated through adequate excision, atypical fibroxanthoma seldom causes any complications. It can exhibit significant sclerosis in some instances.[11] There have also been some cases of metastatic involvement, although these are rare.[12]
Pearls and Other Issues
Prevention of atypical fibroxanthoma is centered around UV-protection and yearly full-body skin exams for early detection.
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Healthcare workers, including nurse practitioners, may frequently encounter skin growths in patients. Because the differential of dermal growths is large, these patients require a referral to a dermatologist or plastic surgeon for a definitive diagnosis. Atypical fibroxanthoma is one such growth that often presents in elderly persons of the White race. Risk factors for metastases include immunocompromised patients, tumor depth, vascular or perineural invasion, and the presence of tumor necrosis. The most commonly reported locations for metastases include the parotid gland, lymph nodes, and subcutaneous tissue. The treatment of choice for atypical fibroxanthoma is surgical excision. The key is to educate the patient on avoiding sun exposure and getting regular physical exams for early detection. Recurrence can occur, but metastatic spread is rare.[12][13] [Level 5]
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Serving Staffordshire Police officer admits child sex offences
He will learn his fate later this year
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Pervert police officer Lee Tatton faces an anxious wait to learn his fate after pleading guilty to a number of child sex offences.
Tatton, aged 54, had been serving at the Staffordshire Police Northern Resolution Centre when he was arrested.
Appearing before Birmingham Crown Court Tatton, whose address has not been disclosed, admitted attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child and four counts of making an indecent photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child.
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He was arrested on December 10 by the force's Operation Safenet team and was immediately suspended from duty.
He remains on suspension subject to an internal force hearing.
Assistant Chief Constable Scott Green said: “Tatton’s actions are unacceptable and have caused harm and distress to the very people we should be protecting and keeping safe.
“His actions fell well below the high standards that the public and the force demands and expects of police officers.”
Tatton will be sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on 2 November.
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Fans of rugby are in for a treat, as the sports tournament spans an array of games, both in the men’s and women’s division. Back in the games of 2016, rugby was re-incorporated as a regular sport in the tournament and is executed in the sevens format, meaning there are only seven players on the field for each team, instead of fifteen. The fact that less players run for each team makes the game more fast-paced and interesting to watch, including more tackles, runs, and scores. This format was formed in 1883 and is the format you can expect to see when visiting the Games. Instead of 40-minute halves, players play 7-minute halves, but their agility and vitality has to be top-notch to keep up the pace. If you want to see the action in real life and have your eyes on tickets for the Tokyo Games in summer 2021: Rugby, prepare to take off time from the 27th July to the 1st August, where the rugby Games will be hosted. In total, there will be twenty-four teams competing, twelve in the men’s division and twelve in the women’s. With Japan as the host, they are automatically in but you will have to see for yourself who tackles and scores on the field beside them. First the audience is treated to the Pool Round and then through the quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals, a winner will be crowned. Tickets for this event are likely to sell out fast, but even if you’ve netted some, if something should come up that means you can no longer attend, you can use StubHub as your ticket vendor of choice to re-sell unneeded tickets to someone who can make it.
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uni 2 beyond program expands to offer paid internships
Young people with intellectual disabilities will be embedded as paid interns in two leading Australian organisations, including the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), as part of an innovative new program at the University of Sydney.
uni 2 beyond students Stephanie Walker (right) and Chris Bunton.
The Centre for Disability Studies is expanding its award-winning Inclusive Education Program into a new three-year scheme with an inbuilt internship.
Now called uni 2 beyond, the program provides people with intellectual disability the chance to explore their passions at university, studying alongside a current University of Sydney student mentor on a range of subjects – from music education to business studies.
From September 2016, two uni 2 beyond students – Stephanie Walker and Amrita Ramjas – will become the first to embark on paid corporate internships at the CBA and MIEngineers respectively.
They will be paired with both a University of Sydney peer mentor and a corporate mentor from each organisation, as they undertake six-week placements assisting with a range of office duties and gaining experience within various departments.
I have really loved my time at the University of Sydney. I feel grown up and independent.
Stephanie Walker, uni 2 beyond student
"I am really looking forward to having a job. I expect I will learn lots and make some new friends," said Stephane Walker, who has studied sports nutrition and digital cultures as part of the uni 2 beyond program.
"I have already met the people I will be working for and they are really nice. I have really loved my time at the University of Sydney. I feel grown up and independent."
Sarah Lalor, Senior Product Manager, Institutional Banking and Markets at CBA, said they are looking forward to welcoming Stephanie this month.
"Stephanie's corporate mentor will provide her with guidance and support during her time in our Sydney office. But she will also play an important role in learning from Stephanie how we at the Commonwealth Bank can continually improve our workplace to ensure our inclusive environment provides better opportunities for everyone.
"We applaud uni 2 beyond for this initiative, and we are honoured to be part of this award-winning program."
uni 2 beyond student Amrita Ramjas will intern at MIEngineers this September.
For Amrita Ramjas, the opportunity to work in an engineering firm holds special significance, helping to fulfil a lifelong dream of gaining experience in the same field as her father who is an engineer.
"I want to learn new things and to be able to take on challenges so that I know I could manage doing new things," said Amrita Ramjas, who is studying creative arts in early childhood education this semester.
"I am so excited – it is a great opportunity to show people what I can do. I feel very happy to finally get to do something like this."
Amy-Ruth MacDonald, Strategic Relationships Manager at MIEngineers and Benchmark Estimating Software, said her organisations were "very excited" to have Amrita on board.
"We see this as a chance to raise awareness within our companies and also within our industry," said MacDonald.
"We are committed to inclusion and diversity and see our involvement with uni 2 beyond as promoting the skills of all members of our community. We can't wait to work with Amrita during her internship."
The uni 2 beyond program
One of only two programs of its kind nationally, uni 2 beyond is run by the Centre for Disability Studies, an affiliate of the University's Sydney Medical School. It aims to boost students' confidence and independence, build their work-ready skills, broaden their social networks, and promote inclusion on the University campus.
"For many people with intellectual disability, their post high school options are fairly limited. uni 2 beyond helps students to take on what for many people is an assumed rite of passage – to go to university and have a typical student experience," said Friederike Gadow, uni 2 beyond coordinator and Research Fellow from the Centre for Disability Studies.
"The students attend lectures and tutorials supported by a University of Sydney peer mentor, and complete individual learning projects on up to two subjects each term. This not only enhances their sense of belonging but it also helps our current University of Sydney students' capacity to become real advocates and supporters of social inclusion."
The uni 2 beyond expansion continues the work of the previously-called Inclusive Education Program, which was first introduced to the University of Sydney by Professor Patricia O’Brien in 2012. Now in its fourth year, the program has grown from five students in 2012 to include 10 participants who have studied across six faculties including Arts, Education and Social Work, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, the Business School and Health Sciences.
uni 2 beyond has also secured the support of property development company Crown Group as Foundation Partner and D&I Consulting as pro bono advisers. The uni 2 beyond program was recognised with an Innovative Practice 2016 award by the Zero Project earlier this year in an award ceremony at the United Nations Office in Vienna.
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Community classrooms – students meet local needs while learning
Students embark on an opportunity to work with Aboriginal communities on a range of critical projects.
Workshop collaborates on new tools for students with disabilities
Being a student isn’t always easy. Sometimes it can be a struggle staying on top of studies, while juggling social, work and family commitments. For nearly 2,000 University of Sydney students living with a disability, the challenges can be even more daunting.
University-wide commitment to cultural competence embraced
The University of Sydney demonstrated a campus-wide commitment to diversity at its Cultural Competence at Sydney launch last week.
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Shawn Mendes Once Leaked Jacob Whitesides's Phone Number on Social Media
By De Elizabeth
Even celebrities sometimes make mistakes on social media, as Shawn Mendes proved back in 2014 when he accidentally shared Jacob Whitesides's phone number with all of his Twitter followers. Whoops!
In case you don't remember (after all, it was over three years ago), the whole thing went down when Shawn posted a screenshot of a group text between himself, Jacob, and a few other celebs including Jack Gilinksy and Aaron Carpenter. It turns out that Jacob's number was visible in the chat, making it pretty tempting for all of Shawn's fans to send the musician a text themselves.
When he realized his mistake, Shawn deleted the tweet and acknowledged his error, writing: "Yea I leaked his number, it was a stupid accident. Sorry, I don't need to be told I'm stupid." For the record, no one is perfect, and this kind of thing could happen to anyone — celebrity or not. But it's always a good idea to double check anything you post on the internet, as Shawn learned the hard way.
https://twitter.com/ShawnMendes/status/448991007213101056
Fortunately, Jacob himself wasn't too upset — and he's still laughing about it three years later. Jacob took to Twitter yesterday (August 8) to wish Shawn a happy birthday and playfully remind him of his blunder in the process. "Happy birthday to one of the most genuine and talented people out there, this will never fail to make me laugh," Jacob wrote, quoting Shawn's 2014 tweet with the addition of several laughing-crying emojis.
And if you weren't already convinced that Shawn has a good heart, Jacob's next tweet will definitely seal the deal. It turns out that after the great leak of 2k14, Shawn called Jacob's mom repeatedly and offered to pay to have his friend's number changed. Can we get a collective "awww?" Now that's true friendship.
https://twitter.com/JacobWhitesides/status/895111373465808896
Related: This Video of Shawn Mendes and Charlie Puth at the Beach Together Is Weirdly Cathartic
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Schumacher Named to IGA Post
CHICAGO — IGA here said it has named Kurt Schumacher to the new position of director of IGA-brand retail growth.
CHICAGO — IGA here said it has named Kurt Schumacher to the new position of director of IGA-brand retail growth.
Schumacher, a former marketing and merchandising executive with Fleming Cos., was most recently in charge of proprietary DSD logistics strategies for 7-Eleven. In his new post, he will be responsible for growing IGA-brand sales, focusing on itemization, promotion, marketing and vendor distribution, particularly in the four top categories of milk, bread, cheese and eggs.
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No. 13 Arkansas Falls to Tennessee, 88-73
Shelly ByrdJanuary 8, 2021
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The third SEC game of the season for Arkansas” women’s basketball team saw the 13th ranked Razorbacks (10-3, 1-2) fal, 88-73 to the Tennessee Lady Volunteers (7-1, 1-0), at Thompson-Boling Arena.
The Hogs grabbed an early lead, but with 5:13 to go in the second quarter, Tennessee grabbed a one-point advantage the Lady Vols would never surrender.
Redshirt senior guard Chelsea Dungee led the Hogs scoring 30 points, marking her ninth career game going for 30 or more points. Destiny Slocum and Amber Ramirez also reached double figures, as both shot fifty percent from the field en route to 17 and 15 point games, respectively.
The game started off tight, both teams exchanging the lead in the first and second quarters. But Tennessee went on a 10-0 run in the final minutes of the first half that extended its lead to seven heading into the locker room.
Arkansas was unable to recover from the end of the second quarter on, and although the game remained close through the third quarter, Tennessee’s three-point defense kept the Hogs at an arm’s length. The Lady Volunteers were helped by big performances from senior Rennia Davis and junior Rae Burrell, who both notched 26 points in the win.
The Razorbacks return home to Walton Arena for Sunday’s 3 p.m. SEC Network televised SEC game against nationally No. 8 Texas A&M.
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HOG HIGHLIGHTS
Dungee’s scored 30 points and pulled down seven rebounds, both season-highs.
It was Dungee’s 16th straight game scoring in double-figures.
Dungee also nabbed five steals in the game, a new season-high. It was the second five-steal performance from a Hog this season.
Slocum helped keep the Hogs afloat after the halftime intermission, scoring 14 of her 17 points in the second half.
The Razorbacks shot 83% from the charity stripe, knocking down 20 of their 24 free throw attempts.
It was the Hogs’ eighth game this season making 20+ free throws.
Tennessee was held to just 29% from 3-point range, making only five of its 17 attempts from behind the arc.
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Taylor Steele: Saving those sharks
By capturing surfing through the medium of film, Taylor Steele has played a pivotal role in the development and articulation of surf culture.
His name has been synonymous with surf filmmaking for the better part of three decades; from cutting his teeth in the early days on the North Shore of Hawaii with punk-fused, high-octane drenched vignettes of Kelly Slater, Dorian et al, before going on to the 2000s capturing the world’s best surfers in an admixture of pristine locations, evocative compositions, and captivating soundtracks — many would argue his works have been an underpinning to what we now see as the modern-day surf film.
What a lot of people don’t realise is in recent years the Californian has begun to focus his filmmaking energies on projects, and documentaries, he considers having a motivating message for viewers: A call to action for a better cause. Working alongside Mick Fanning on Wildark projects in Alaska and Africa has allowed the two to complement an already solid relationship; meaning the dynamic and personal bond the pair have is now going beyond the scope of just wave riding.
Airing this week on National Geographic is 'Save This Shark', a two-part documentary directed by Steele and starring Fanning as he goes on a personal mission to learn more about sharks and debunk common misconceptions. Could the timing be any more delicate, yet appropriate at the same time? The documentary and the issue of shark conversation will certainly divide some people, and whichever view you take on the issue of human/shark co-existence — knowledge should always help us to a better conclusion.
Alex Mitcheson had the opportunity to speak with Taylor on the release of 'Save This Shark' to learn more about his involvement, personal outcomes, and how he views co-existence between us and these oft-misunderstood creatures.
Swellnet: Hey Taylor, thanks for chatting. In honesty, it’s quite the honour for me as I’ve been a fan of your work for the last two decades.
Taylor Steele: (laughs) Awesome, right on. And no, thank you, I’m quite stoked to have a chat about this project.
Great. Firstly, how did 'Save This Shark' first come about?
About three years ago I was doing some work with This Film Studio. We were regularly talking about future stuff and what inspired us in the documentary space. We kind of stumbled across cricketer Kevin Pieterson and quickly became aware of his campaign and desire to help protect endangered rhinos in Africa. We ended up doing a two-part documentary with him titled 'Save This Rhino', and we realised how good a concept it was to bring in a sporting figure as an everyday person’s point of view to these complex subject matters, and ultimately bring awareness and tell the story.
The result of that project was I became passionate and was looking to do other ones.
And that’s where Mick comes in, right?
Yeah. My relationship with Mick is long-standing and after he saw that one, he knew we could potentially do something cool and do his story justice. I know he had a lot of unanswered questions emotionally on how he might deal with sharks, and knowing what he stands for and his goals with conservation he was the perfect choice. It was always going to be powerful coming from him.
Mick and I have a pact also, whereby I don’t ask him to do something I wouldn’t do myself. With this in mind, he knew I was going to be right there beside him - I’m sure that was reassuring for him.
Relieved to resurface: Steele with 'Save This Shark' producer Michael Lawrence after diving with sharks in the Bahamas
Do you feel a project or documentary like this one has been long overdue?
I think so. It is hard though because there are a bunch of animals out there which are endangered that aren’t necessarily cute or cool, say for example vultures, but they are still really important to the ecosystems they are a part of. Sharks aren’t a rare animal, yet people will often play the fear card when we talk about sharks and that’s why their plight is a hard sell.
What lack of knowledge or misconceptions became evident for you from working on this documentary?
A tonne of stuff. The biggest thing was actually how cautious sharks are and how they are very protective of their eyes. In learning this I became quite confident they aren’t just attacking everything that moves, they do in fact study things for quite a while before engaging. As a surfer, this was comforting for me as you realise attacking surfboards is not what they want to do.
Another aspect was how each species of shark has a different emotional state, like a personality. Hammerhead sharks, in general, are quite sensitive and even get stressed quite easily, and the opposite is bull sharks who come across as quite resilient and durable. When you see these mannerisms clearly, it’s super inspiring.
The world’s oceans have acted as your office for the best part of three decades, this said, as you’ve gotten older do you feel a sort of obligation to be involved in ocean conservation?
I certainly feel like I have to protect the ocean and do my part. For me, though, it doesn’t stem from my work but simply from all of the enjoyment I’ve had from it over the years. The lifestyle it’s afforded me is one I want to make sure my kids have a chance to enjoy as well.
What’s your opinion on the timing of 'Save This Shark' being released in Australia?
Look, the timing is not ideal in my eyes. Firstly, touching on what happened last week on the Gold Coast, it’s a terrible thing and it’s affected the local area, yet as surfers, I think those things touch every surfer worldwide. He was one of our brothers and one of our tribe for sure and I feel so bad for his family and friends.
On the other side of things this is not going to be great for sharks either. I think looking forward we have to be optimistic and remember we have and are developing technology to get ahead of these things. My biggest hope from this project is pushing towards ways we can live with these animals and avoid hurting one another.
// ALEX MITCHESON
'Save This Shark' airs on National Geographic on Foxtel, Fetch and Sky from 15 September.
factotum commented Friday, 18 Sep 2020 at 12:46pm
Kevin Pietersen, the South African English cricketer!
Yassus, bru!
Logical commented Friday, 18 Sep 2020 at 1:44pm
Saving Sharks is Dumb.
Why, global human over population has fished out the oceans. So sharks have less food and are moving close to shore.
Sharks have no predators and so they are NOT declining as fish numbers are.
Saving sharks creates a distortion in nature - there are too many of them now and more and more big sharks will be in swimming areas.
Unless sophisticated side scan radar systems are installed. Many trials have failed for various reasons and cost.
As we cull numerous wild animals, birds etc for conservation reasons, Sharks need culling,
RogersSam commented Friday, 18 Sep 2020 at 2:19pm
finally someone out there telling it how it is!
factotum commented Friday, 18 Sep 2020 at 2:47pm
Where are you champs in the comments on that other shark story Diving into the Food Chain?
Get over there toot sweet and let rip!
Yew!
bluediamond commented Friday, 18 Sep 2020 at 2:56pm
Too many sharks you say?
https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/
Shark numbers are being reported for years by local and Ozzie fisherman as being on a large increase,
Yendor commented Friday, 18 Sep 2020 at 8:03pm
Bit of basic science Logical.
http://resources.hwb.wales.gov.uk/VTC/env-sci/w26_id_pred.htm
Predator populations only go up when prey go up. What do you think they are eating to suddenly go up in population? I don't think the odd human really adds up.
Sure protection will be influencing how many are around but essentially we are the unnatural predators in that relationship. Actually lots of shark prey species are going up because we used to kill those too. This more correctly accounts for why there are more around.
Still we have the option of culling numbers and this depends on your politics and emotions around the issue but our culling or fishing at high levels is the more unnatural distortion from an ecosystem perspective. Shark numbers are probably getting back to what they used to be. Just before you remember it.
Just Floating commented Wednesday, 23 Sep 2020 at 3:14pm
So, I'm not stating a case for or against a shark cull right here, I do have a question though. By the theory of evolution we all evolved from the same quagmire right? So how come in every conservation argument people are considered as the unnatural element? Maybe, by the theory of evolution our further advanced brain evolution (and you can't really argue that our brains aren't advanced on all the other animals - even if we can be immensely stupid) actually places in the perfect position to determine when the natural balance is out and we cull or not - much like a good farmer working a herd and their land.
Just a thought, I'm sick of being classed as the unnatural element though.
Yendor commented Wednesday, 23 Sep 2020 at 5:37pm
Fair point. We are by no means unnatural, and everything we do or make is as natural as anything else. With our big brains i do feel like we have a duty of care to respect and look after the ecological systems which make our world a beautiful and fascinating place to live. In a lot of cases to my mind this means not pushing too hard into the ecosystems we didn't until relatively recently have a major impact on. On a bigger picture level however, regardless of whether we manage to somehow kill ourselves off in some way I'm sure the Earth will come up with some awesome new iteration of life.
bluediamond commented Wednesday, 23 Sep 2020 at 10:08pm
Big call assuming our brains are more advanced than all other animals. Considering a shark alone has 7 senses, maybe, just maybe, they, and other creatures who are in rhythm with nature know a thing or two more than us humans...or maybe us humans have been so conditioned in this current state of bullshit that we've completely lost sight and feel of all that's natural.
One more point. At the general meeting of Great White Sharks, 2005, a motion was put forward by a White Pointer to allow humans into the ocean, and to let them be safe. There was a 60-40 majority against allowing that to happen. The general consensus was, that no, while that would be nice for the humans, floating around on their little waves having a blast, this was their home, this was their domain and their kingdom and their place to survive...dog eat dog...shark eat shark if you like...etc. It was nothing personal but fuck, sharks gotta do what a sharks gotta do to get by. So the movement was rejected, much to the disgust of some non sharks. See, apparently, if you enter the sharks domain, as a non ocean native...the shark.. it's rightful place, it's place it has no choice to be, and it's place it needs to be to survive, then you immediately cancel your goodwill certificate because, fuck, it's the foodchain. This is the ocean. It's not a place for us to get our instagram clips, perfect our cutbacks, get 10 second tubes with no consequences....its the ocean. We enter an alien environment that is ruled by alien creatures. Really, if you don't accept that, step out. WE DON'T NEED TO BE THERE. IT'S NOT A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH FOR US. As nice as it is. And i like splashing about in the brine too, its really not important for us to be out there. We are so privelidged that we can even be out there in the first place.
Just Floating commented Thursday, 24 Sep 2020 at 12:45pm
Hmmm, well the science (granted, according to humans) is pretty clear on the brain thing. I'm actually not an evolutionist so it's a moot point for me, but don't really want to turn this into a theological debate. Me, if my daughter was to get taken by a shark, I wouldn't be after hunting it down and going for the revenge kill, but I'd sure as shit be wondering if we could've done something to prevent it. Honestly, I'm not pushing for a shark cull, I don't know the best answer but neither am I buying into the unnatural humans line either. I saw the discussion on the shark shield - maybe that's the answer. Boaties have to fork out for compulsory life jackets, maybe surfers should have to fork out for compulsory Shark Shields? In saying that, if we need to cull to make the ocean safe, I wouldn't cry out against it either.
Polly2 commented Friday, 25 Sep 2020 at 4:07am
More wave parks please
And ban eating seafood too
And fishing and everything else that involves the ocean.. boats ships everything ... need to reverse hundred years or so of pollution killing sea grass etc too... yep.. humans are shit and you and I are ??? Shit
stanfrance commented Saturday, 19 Sep 2020 at 2:03am
So using your same logic logical we should be culling humans.
Stan France
Rojosh commented Tuesday, 22 Sep 2020 at 3:19am
Nailed it !!
Ape Anonymous commented Friday, 18 Sep 2020 at 2:59pm
The title of this article should be "gotta get that money" or "gotta milk that titty"
Bungan33 commented Friday, 18 Sep 2020 at 3:26pm
Interesting isn't it. Culling brumbies that are trampling native vegetation in the Alps, not allowed to kill sharks eating humans. Im not yet decided on the shark/human interaction solution but has anyone heard the logic behind the two contrasting approaches? Is it the "invasive animal" vs "natural" animal? There seems some confusion on the ethical front I reckon. Im not a fan of emotional policy decision making (we humans make terrible emotional decisions dressed up as rationality all too often) but I feel that one child taken soon and it will trigger a much more emotive policy response.
lostdoggy commented Friday, 18 Sep 2020 at 8:05pm
17 year old female killed at Esperance in 2017 didn’t change much from memory.
Jono commented Monday, 21 Sep 2020 at 9:14pm
Valid point but I've got a feeling that if a kid gets taken on the Gold Coast there will be a vastly different response.
ken.vincent commented Tuesday, 22 Sep 2020 at 9:50am
Horses are introduced vermin. Ditto Rabbits, Foxes, Rats & Mice, Camels, Pigs, Trout, Redfin ........... need I go on?.
Joff commented Friday, 18 Sep 2020 at 3:38pm
How do we know sharks need saving when science still can't tell us how many there are? More re$earch required.
indo-dreaming commented Friday, 18 Sep 2020 at 5:22pm
Great just what we need more fuel added to the save the shark narrative, lets make Australia into one big Reunion island scenario.
velocityjohnno commented Friday, 18 Sep 2020 at 5:54pm
At Reunion offshore fishing forced the bull sharks in, then the bull sharks ate all the native reef sharks, then began attacking people. The ecosystem of the reefs was completely changed.
hahnsolo commented Wednesday, 23 Sep 2020 at 1:29pm
Indo dreaming spoke to surfers from reunion last time I was in Mauritius. They all say the same thing that the government following the advice of the conservationists made all the reefs national parks. Since the bull sharks there have no predators they have bread out of control. I call it “over conservation”.
bipola commented Friday, 18 Sep 2020 at 7:23pm
kill all sharks and turn them into fish en chips
Ray Shirlaw commented Friday, 18 Sep 2020 at 8:03pm
They do have predators: themselves. Perhaps the protection order will backfire& they will proliferate to the point of eating each other to extinction
Are you talking about sharks or humans?
John Kimble commented Friday, 18 Sep 2020 at 8:15pm
A hypothetical: If you know a murderer or someone with murderous tendencies lives next door to you, would you
A) say 'oh it's their territory, being murdered is just a risk we all take living here'
B) call the cops
C) make a docco
D) all of the above
Hahahah epic
Right on!!!
greyhound commented Friday, 18 Sep 2020 at 8:31pm
The debate will rage on forever.. no disrespect to those that have been taken but if you want a guarantee.. don’t go in the water.. most pleasures have a price...
Abmay commented Friday, 18 Sep 2020 at 8:48pm
If we can't trust science what can we trust. The science is in and it stinks https://tinyurl.com/y3sus564
Chum chum chumeeeees there are koalas everywhere, dropbears in every fork, on every limb I tells ya. The sharks well they're on the decline, nary a tooth to be found.
velocityjohnno commented Saturday, 19 Sep 2020 at 1:46pm
found the drop bear in the fossil record:
" Its pseudo-opposable thumb suggests that Thylacoleo may have also been at least partly scansorial (adapted for climbing)."
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/mammals/thylacoleo-carnifex/
freeride76 commented Saturday, 19 Sep 2020 at 7:08am
I expect very, very, very little from this.
Bit of science lite smothered in touchy-feely motherhood statements about how misunderstood the white shark is and it's blah, blah, blah.
I did cock an eyebrow at this statement: "I certainly feel like I have to protect the ocean and do my part. For me, though, it doesn’t stem from my work but simply from all of the enjoyment I’ve had from it over the years. The lifestyle it’s afforded me is one I want to make sure my kids have a chance to enjoy as well".
And wondered if Steele had considered the ramifications of increasing white shark numbers on the enjoyment of this lifestyle and future kids enjoying it.
Noted that Steele no longer lives in Byron- too sharky for his kids?
Also lots less kids already out there due to shark numbers.
An ethical question that I very much doubt the doco would address, let alone wrestle with in any meaningful fashion.
Is that an over-dramatisation?
I dunno, maybe, but when you see strings of actual real-time data like this and the chief scientist responsible for parsing the info claims that these pings could all be separate sharks it does make you wonder.
East coast surfers could be moving into an ecosystem where the apex predator has been the dolphin to one where the apex predator is now the white shark and that will have effects. It is now.
The data: DPI Fisheries advise: tagged white shark detected by Lighthouse Beach, Ballina receiver at 06:18:00 AM (AEST) on 18-Sep-2020
SharkSmart
@NSWSharkSmart
DPI Fisheries advise: tagged white shark detected by Lighthouse Beach, Ballina receiver at 06:10:00 AM (AEST) on 18-Sep-2020
simba commented Saturday, 19 Sep 2020 at 8:54am
Agree and your quoting Ballina....well if they are all different sharks pinging then as you scroll down thru a 24 hour period across the north coast its similar at port and south west rocks.....so does this mean we have a plague of white sharks forming.....not looking good for the future of surfing if this is the case.
hamishbro commented Monday, 21 Sep 2020 at 8:55pm
Agree on your indictment of the doco. It’s just feel good baloney dressed up in the latest trendy ethical cause to burnish the filmmaker’s and his crew’s social media reputation. While that’s probably a bit harsh and I too am interested in shark psychology (though I already knew they were cautious and protective of their eyes because they can’t afford to get injured) I think it’s just a little bit off when the human tragedies and near misses are seriously mounting up. And that’s WITH the NSW Government’s massive spending rollout post-2015 attacks. One question though - I’ve often wondered if the repeated pings aren’t just the same shark swimming back and forth in and out of range of the listening station? I know each shark has a unique ID because they are tracked with the satellite tags. But do the acoustic tags have an individual ID that is published by the DPI so we can ascertain if it is one or many?
Thor-Zone commented Saturday, 19 Sep 2020 at 8:24am
It is not a complicated question. Do you prioritise sharks or people? As the human population of Australia increases, and more and more people are going to the beach, and as the shark population increases, there are going to be more and more tragedies as time goes on. A choice must be made to support people in the water or leave them to the sharks.
Yippee commented Wednesday, 23 Sep 2020 at 7:29am
Well said Thor. And crikey I am sick of hearing “more chance of being killed by a bee sting” what b.s. My answer to them is YOU have more chance of being killed by a bee sting, cause you are a landlubber, my community is in the water where the sharks are. My community have already suffered many attacks and violent deaths by shark attack. It’s time the non surfing public showed some compassion to our group, and the increased threat we face.
Patrick commented Saturday, 19 Sep 2020 at 8:28am
Ocean Ramsey.
What are people's thoughts about her?
She's got a digital course now on shark behaviour and safety. https://www.theinertia.com/environment/ocean-ramsey-wants-to-teach-you-e...
Here she swims with other people around a whale carcass that apparently the sharks have satiated themselves on.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.abc.net.au/article/10725478
It would be interesting to get her thoughts on the attacks in Aus, even better if she posted on here and chatted to people who've had dangerous encounters.
savanova commented Friday, 25 Sep 2020 at 5:30pm
The sharks she chooses are pregnant and like all pregnant woman the last thing on their minds is dinner, they just want a cup of chai and a back/fin rub.
$149 for the course.
excuse my cynical heart, but cashing in on this seems a bit mercenary.
If she genuinely has info to share then lets hear it.
Maddy (pip) Stewart has compiled a free guide here: https://www.surfingguidetosharks.com/the-guide
personally I think it's full of misinformation, but your mileage may vary.
I don't know much about sharks & their behaviour and thankfully haven't had an encounter in 35 years of surfing.
Is there something in her swimming with them safely in deep ocean whereas surfers get attacked in relatively shallow water?
Reading Ramsey's guide on what to do during an encounter (it's on one of her posts somewhere) she makes it sound almost breezy to deter a shark. Far cry from some of the stories on the other thread.
Edit* just realised it's probably to do with her behaviour in the water... she talks about how to act like a predator species.
Maddy's guide:
Water temp:
"“White sharks come in shore when the water surface temperature is about 18 degrees, and there hasn’t been an attack in WA when the temperature wasn’t 20 or below,”. Cold-water upwelling’s carrying nutrients and allowing great whites to push furthest inshore could be the sole factor for grouped shark attacks in WA."
-ok, cold water and attacks, double negative used but that's ok, got it. Then:
"Increasingly warm waters around the globe due to climate change and El Niño can also effect sharks, it’s suggested to have led to the highest number of shark attacks ever recorded in 2015, this is due to greater interactions between humans and sharks in the water, and temperature changes allowing sharks to coexist in closer proximity to humans. "
OK, warm water and attacks correlation, got it. Hang on, wtf
More sharks... a lot more people in the ocean .... more accidents...
Mistakin identity. If sharks liked humans as food I think fatal attacks would occur every 3 minutes world wide ??
Shaun Hanson commented Saturday, 19 Sep 2020 at 1:27pm
Save the sharks from what?? Ive heard a lot of poeple saying this lately but when asked they dont know wht they are saving them from ..there not comercially fished ...fin trade doesnt happy anymore in australia ...Flake is mostly gummy shark small bronzies etc the big sharks are inedible and who the fuk can land a 500 kg animal anyway whites are protected so no weekend warriors are killin em ..they have plenty to eat with whales everywhere ..marine parks up an down the coast ...the queensland ..nsw government are the only poeple netting and drum linning and there not putting a dent in em ....where is the threat we are saving them from other than a bull or white getting a wettie stuck in its throat ...have a talk to any trawler operators up and down the QLD ...NSW coast ask em haw many there seeing last few yrs or recreational and commercial line fisherman in the great barrier reef area ...fkn things are eating 50 % of the fish you hook ...save the surfer is more apropriate
Pastmypeak
tubeshooter commented Saturday, 19 Sep 2020 at 5:12pm
Won't be long until 'Jaws' gets a PC makeover ,
"What if Jaws was a Disney movie?" .. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr1pFnJj6H0
that's worth posting over in the new surf drama thread, excellent plot!
Remigogo commented Sunday, 20 Sep 2020 at 3:44pm
So what if he doesn't eat fish, so what if he likes to dress like a dolphin..so what..
Hilarious!!
roondog commented Sunday, 20 Sep 2020 at 8:18pm
any t shirts, stickers and trucker caps available ? - WANKFEST
The Fire commented Sunday, 20 Sep 2020 at 9:56pm
Yeah lets get rid of millions of years worth of evolution just so a few people can feel safe in the ocean for a couple hours.
Talk about cancel culture..
Hardly. No one wants to eliminate all the risk (a la COVID) at the expense of an ecosystem. But there has to be a balance. Right now, do you think the system in in balance? Do you really think surfing as a recreational pastime would even have happened if there were three FATAL attacks every year on a 230km stretch of coastline?
Rojosh commented Tuesday, 22 Sep 2020 at 10:27am
Funny how all the “don’t cull” comments and it’s “there home” arguments have dropped right off since the last attack
Shaun Hanson commented Tuesday, 22 Sep 2020 at 12:41pm
Fuk every body is prepared to clear native bush areas so they can buiĺd a nice house .... work in mines that trash the enviroment and drive cars on roads thats cleared more scrub displacing animals .... eat shit thats grown in cages or pens pumped full of growth hormones ....we al do it but somehow culling a few sharks is an issue ....wonder how theyd react if a family member gets taken ....fuks me i think its all a bit hipocritical ...no body wants to eradicate the fkn things ...but there has been a major explosion in numbers which will remain or increase for a long time yet ...we arent talking about being attacked in a far away remote wilderness..the shits happening in metro areas .....if it was dingoes in the street they would be culled ...
frog commented Wednesday, 23 Sep 2020 at 8:29am
I have no problems with some targeted culling given the obvious (to all but the scientists...) population boom in GWS. But in practice it is a bit more complex.
If they tended to mostly have local territories (it seems some do) it would be simpler to have an impact on safety with a measured approach. But with the migration patterns meaning many are just travelers, with no fixed abode, you would probably have to do something major to significantly improve general safety across the eastern coast. I can't see that happening unless there is a Reunion style behavioural shift making swimming or surfing in the "safer" places such as the GC or Sydney so dangerous that the general public are almost in a state of shock.
In the next decade that scenario is possible as apex predators tend to become bolder and more aggressive with higher population densities and more competition for food.
A less frequent attack here and there might ruin your fun and slowly empty the surf in certain areas but will be blamed on the victims.
But, in the meantime, as we watch and wait, it is really every man, woman and child for themselves. And that includes not just experienced surfers. It also includes ocean swimmers, between the flags splashers, casual dippers, kiddies body boarding in the shorebreak, kayakers, snorkelers, divers, triathletes and feet danglers - particularly given so many GWS are hanging out in very shallow water.
For surfers regularly venturing outside the safer zones for long surf sessions and parents of such where the risk equation is nudging too high for comfort, waiting for someone to do something is not going to help you over the next 5 years or so. You have to work out your own solution(s).
Aside from the range of risk lowering approaches we all know, the shark shields may be your best bet. I know the reduction of bite on bait in the testing was less than ideal (down from 90% to 40% or something like that). But the research found the average distance to bait kept was greater and the number of approaches made before a bite (indicating hesitancy) was many times more on average with the shield active than without. Given the bait was tasty and smell fish with repeated passes made to entice action, one would think the shield would be much more effective in practice in all but explosive breach stealth attacks than the research suggested.
If a serious investigation or move to attack by a GWS in a riskier spot for you personally was even say a once in 300 event and the shield was 90% effective at discouraging such an event becoming a full attack your odds become so much much lower (roughly one in 3000) and peace of mind many times higher.
From what I have read vibrations have a far bigger role in attracting sharks from long distances than electric impulses and so it appears that concern may be less an issue than many think. Your paddle stroke, wipe out splash into the deep channel, any leg kicking or maybe even just a fin hum could bring them in from a kilometre away for a look more so than the electric impulse. That remains something to research more. I don't have one but if I lived in north NSW or WA and surfed a lot, I might.
Frogg
freeride76 commented Tuesday, 22 Sep 2020 at 4:38pm
I'm certainly thinking about it but it ain't cheap.
Looks like over 500 for the kit and then around 200 for the kit for extra boards.
To fit me and the fam out would come in well north of 2 and half grand.
My kids don't surf. But I have thought about the scenario of being a parent of surfers and know that the possibility of such a major injury or a loss in such circumstances with the associated guilt , the blame (wife saying "you got them into surfing..." "You wouldn't spend a few thousand..." ) would blow my world apart.
If my kids surfed in the risker zones I would spend the money in a heart beat.
Shaun Hanson commented Tuesday, 22 Sep 2020 at 6:09pm
I have been using the RPELA shark deterrant for more than 5 yrs as a commrcial fisherman ive seen the increase in shark numbers and decided to put them in all my boards im really suprissed how few poeple have put them ...i dont think its a fail safe but it does lower the risk especially if you want to escape the crowds ....personally i think they are well worth the money
groovie commented Wednesday, 23 Sep 2020 at 5:33am
Seems that the GWS #'s are definitely on the increase inshore where most recreational activities occur in the ocean. A mate who witnessed a 4.5 m GWS attack in 2016 (the guy survived by some miracle) invested in a REPELA & was sent in from a local reef break after the other surfers told him they actually attract the sharks who come in to investigate the signal given off, he took it back & got his money back! We had a drum line trial here over a 6 mnth period recently which tagged heaps of GWS juvenile & young adults, however the bigger GWS (bigger than 3.5m) didn't seem interested in taking the baits. Data collected in the trial revealed that 90% of those that were tagged & released left the area they were tagged in & I can back this up from personal experience after a 3,5 m GWS was tagged @ my local( after it had been hanging around for a couple of weeks) released & was not seen there again. So maybe the smart drum lines are the answer for the immediate future until humans come up with a better solution to our increasing interactions with the top predator in the ocean we surf in. Personally I am a lot more cautious when surfing now & selective about the prevailing conditions I now go surfing in but I'm still surfing!
freeride76 commented Wednesday, 23 Sep 2020 at 5:44am
so you need to get the Rpela routed into the boards?
DudeSweetDudeSweet commented Wednesday, 23 Sep 2020 at 6:56am
There’s a fella who does POV surfing from Reunion Island on YouTube who’s got one inserted into his board . Doesn’t seem to slow down his surfing even in small waves.
Shaun Hanson commented Wednesday, 23 Sep 2020 at 9:34am
As far as RPELLA atracting sharks that is just bullshit ...ive surfed and lived in the west coast of VIC on my own plenty of times and south west WA over the last 5 yrs using the device theres plenty of RPELLA units out there in oz ..south africa and the reunion islands ...human vibrations paddling splashing etc atracts sharks the oil smell of our skin even pissin in your wetsuit is a scent !! the shark deterant are designed to interupt those shark recepters so it makes it harder to detect you and if they get close to make it uncomftable enough to turn the shark away ..the more poeple in the line up with em the better and safer youl be in my opinion...ive seen how these work behind my trawler and line fishing boat while the sharks are feeding not GWS as to far north fot them but bulls ...bronzies up to 10 ft ..they dont like it and fuk of when you put in the water with em ...again i dont think it would stop an agitated GWS or big BULL in full flight if they decided you where dinner but most times they have a look first thats when they help ..ive no finnancial interest in the device but i rate it ..it is designed by a surfer to make it safer for them to surf especially when you live and surf in south west WA its cost him shit loads with nothing but red tape from the government and fuk all support from australian surfers .....chk out the RPELLA website or ring the bloke and have a chat to him he is a life long surfer and shaper in WA and his kids surf in WA ....and the hold back from a lot of poeple is they will effect performance ??? Fuk me they weigh fuk all your leg rope would effect performace more....and once installed there idiot proof !!
ozracer commented Wednesday, 23 Sep 2020 at 1:47pm
I'm not a fan of killing sharks across the board, in fact I happen to like the reef and other non-aggressive shark species and dislike the practice of de-finning purely for soup and unsupported health benefits in some countries. My issue is human meddling in the protection of the gws and which has now resulted in an imbalance. There are many who probably welcome the rise and rise in gws numbers back to pre colonisation times, not unlike croc numbers in the north of the country. Time to trial other deterents as the gws does seem to fear the Orca and who may respond to other methods of fear where they sense threat. At present the gws has no fear of passive scientific methods and so a trial where a few are sacrificed in certain high risk areas and left to decompose offshore to monitor the behaviour of remaining gws would be interesting. At the very least, it will have been trialled which is more than what is occurring at present.
Rabbits68 commented Wednesday, 23 Sep 2020 at 3:52pm
@ Shaun Hanson - Thanks for sharing your experience/review. Pretty interesting.
Just curious, do you also have Shark Eyes stickers on your boards?
Shaun Hanson commented Wednesday, 23 Sep 2020 at 6:20pm
No i dont have eyes or stripes... in my commercial fishing experience i dont think it makes any difference ....i have 7 or 8 boards and all have RPELA housings in em ...
Interesting. Thanks for the reply mate. Cheers.
Peter Russell commented Wednesday, 23 Sep 2020 at 4:06pm
A few years ago in the Ballina Shire a GWS was caught on a smart drumline, tagged No. 37 and released to later return to attack a surfer on the same coastline! I think ozracer is onto something with experimenting on an Orca deterrent. They just love scaring the shit out of GWS enjoying their livers as a delicacy.
Ray Shirlaw commented Wednesday, 23 Sep 2020 at 5:02pm
Same shark,Is that true? No reason why it couldnt be. Might be hard to implement an Orca themed deterant; they have tried KillerWhale audio broadcasts but surprisingly it had no effect on GWS behavior. Get used to it; the most likely thing to happen is NSW govt will subsidize SharkShields.
freeride76 commented Wednesday, 23 Sep 2020 at 7:35pm
I was thinking about the eyes.
if you look at shallow water approaches, it seems the shark is too acute of an angle to see the bottom of the board.
the eyes would have to be on the legs, down the bottom maybe, printed on the wetsuit?
maybe that might deter that leg bite they seem so fond of?
udo commented Wednesday, 23 Sep 2020 at 7:55pm
https://www.sharkeyesglobal.com/products/shark-eyes-dive-tank-cover
velocityjohnno commented Wednesday, 23 Sep 2020 at 8:25pm
What about eye on a side fin
"if you look at shallow water approaches, it seems the shark is too acute of an angle to see the bottom of the board."
That's probably true in very shallow water but it doesn't have to be very deep for a smaller shark, that could still do serious damage, to make its way underneath if it wanted to I reckon. I'd say that 99% of my surfing is done in water easily deep enough hence why I use them on all my boards. For a cheap, hassle free potential deterrent, why not. Definitely going to look into Rpella going forward too.
D-Rex commented Wednesday, 23 Sep 2020 at 8:02pm
380 dead pilot whales in Tassie doesn't rate a mention on swellnet but the prospect of culling a few GWS or hanging a couple of dead ones off a buoy near high density surf zones sends the internet into meltdown. We are such a bunch of procrastinating hypocrites it's no wonder we are getting the current number of attacks.
Yep the poor pilot whales... Macquarie harbour is very interesting as the tides in there are driven by atmospheric pressure (imagine a big bag of water and pushing down on it/releasing) - which might make rescue harder.
Some washed up on Ocean beach (iirc name) nearby - the time I got there I looked around for a local surfer to join in the water (apparently there were 6 on the coast) and there was a 14ft tiger shark fished off the beach the week before...
Shark Eyes, get 'em tattooed on the outside of your lower legs for summer surfing and sewn into your wettie for winter surfing, hehe, easy and long lasting.
Nature...... survival of the fittest
Humans..... are shit
But.... we’re winning!!!!! Lol
Also.. cage diving with sharks... from a sharks view.. they not stupid and probably getting annoyed about slow seals in cages they can’t get into easily. If it isn’t associating us with food to them..
We can now ban cages and see how that ‘pans’ out ! We should leave them be and their prey and simply stay outta their way. When schools are on the move, move yourself outta there..
More wave parks would be a solution
Solutions are good huh
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· July 24, 2020
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Security forces arrested a man for growing psilocybin mushrooms, commonly known as magic mushrooms, and which is a first in Lebanon.
After receiving information about the suspect, members of the Internal Security Forces’ Office for Drug Control in Saida closed in on his apartment in Zebdine, Nabatieh on July 9th, and detained him.
Upon his interrogation, the 43-year-old Lebanese national, identified as “M.K.,” admitted to abusing narcotic pills in addition to cocaine and cannabis.
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In addition, drug control personnel searched his house and discovered that he had been actively growing magic mushrooms, which is an unprecedented occurrence in Lebanon, the ISF said in a statement.
This mushroom contains the psychoactive and hallucinogenic compound, psilocybin, which distorts its user’s perception of reality and induces “trippy” visual and auditory symptoms that can last several hours.
The suspect’s house, which only he had been regularly entering, was found to be equipped with air conditioning and ventilation equipment for the sole purpose of growing these illegal mushrooms.
Accordingly, the substances and the devices involved in their cultivation and manufacturing for illegal use were all seized.
However, the story did not end there.
Continued interrogation and investigations led the Drug Control Office to another residence, located in Shabriha, Tyre, that was being used as “a farm and laboratory for the pollination and preparation of magic mushrooms.” They were also seized.
The 32-year-old Palestinian national who had been manufacturing the hallucinogenic in this apartment, identified as R.H.M., admitted to having sold it to a large number of people in various Lebanese areas.
He was also responsible for supplying its seeds to the aforementioned M.K, as the latter admitted during his interrogation.
In conclusion, the General Directorate of the ISF warned citizens of “the danger of ingesting this plant and its negative consequences for human health and mind.”
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AMC to showcase their new thriller The Terror at SXSW with immersive polar experience
Chris Singh
Next week those lucky enough to be heading over to SXSW during it’s first few days will have a much better insight into new AMC thriller The Terror thanks to the network’s fully immersive multi-sensory activation. It seems HBO aren’t the only ones using the enormous festival to promote a forthcoming show, with the home of shows like The Walking Dead and Breaking Bad hoping to highlight their chilling thriller series, which will debut with a two-hour series premiere on Monday 26th March at 9pm ET/PT.
The network is inviting everyone in the Austin area to experience “The Terror” as each guest enters a purpose-build Arctic setting as the real-life crew of the show’s ill-fated expedition through a desolate polar landscape. The show, which had Ridley Scott, David Kajganich and Soo Hugh serving as executive producers, follows a British Royal Naval expedition as they set in sail in search of the Northwest Passage before encountering vicious conditions, limited resources, increased pressure, fear of the unknown, and attacks by a mysterious predator.
Between the hours of 11am and 11pm on both 10th and 11th March, AMC will host this unique experience at Austin’s 300 Colorado Street (3rd Street between Colorado Street and Lavaca Street). For more information head on over to the official SXSW website HERE.
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Vietnam records 3 new COVID-19 cases, 1,361 in total
HANOI, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam reported three new cases of COVID-19 infection on Thursday, bringing its total confirmed cases to 1,361 with 35 deaths from the disease so far, according to its Ministry of Health.
The new cases, who include a Nepalese and two Vietnamese citizens, recently entered the country from abroad and were quarantined upon arrival, said the ministry.
The ministry also announced that eight more patients have been given the all-clear, raising the total cured cases in the country to 1,209 as of Thursday.
Meanwhile, nearly 16,600 people are being quarantined and monitored, the ministry said.
Regarding the recent community cases recorded in Vietnam, the police of southern Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday decided to launch criminal proceedings against people involved in transmitting COVID-19, including a flight attendant who breached COVID-19 quarantine protocols and infected at least three others, according to a report by Vietnam News Agency.
The flight attendant was the first community COVID-19 case reported in Vietnam after the country went through nearly 90 days without any cases of this kind.
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The constructing had to be made larger to accommodate them. The Gallery was additionally given work by well-known British artists; quickly there were so many that the majority of them were moved out to a brand new gallery referred to as the Tate. The collection grew quickly with the Beaumont and Holwell Carr paintings, and others, being purchased or given.
From superior analysis conducted each at its Center for Advanced Study within the Visual Arts and by its curators, to the dissemination of information to its visitors and to the widest attainable scholar and basic public, the Gallery is an educative establishment. The Gallery also collects materials for research related to its collections, as well as the history and appreciation of art generally.
National Gallery Company Ltd (NGC) is a business organisation which contributes financially to the National Gallery. Child Ticket FREE Family Ticket FREE Senior Ticket FREE Adult Ticket FREE Entrance to the National Gallery is free. The National Gallery even have the first UK exhibition of Spain’s Impressionist, JoaquÃÂn Sorolla, in over a century (opens 18 March 2019), an exhibition dedicated to celebrating the vivid seascapes and animated scenes of Spanish life. Explore the story of European art at the National Galley, masterpiece by masterpiece, with its collection belonging to the general public which includes inspiring works by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Gainsborough, Turner, Renoir and Van Gogh.
Both National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery are praised by professional reviewers. On stability, National Gallery ranks barely higher than National Portrait Gallery. National Gallery is available in at 95 with suggestions from 9 sources such as Michelin Guide, Afar Magazine and Travel + Leisure. A Woman Holding a BalanceArtistJohannes VermeerYear1662–1663MediumOil on canvasDimensions42.5 cm × 38 cm (sixteen.7 in × 15 in)LocationNational Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Most of our collections have been catalogued in our Collections database.
NGA officials mentioned that the Tower Galleries would in all probability home fashionable art, and the creation of a definite “Rothko Room” was potential. In January 1937, Mellon formally supplied to create the new Gallery. On his birthday, 24 March 1937, an Act of Congress accepted the gathering and constructing funds (supplied through the Trust), and accredited the development of a museum on the National Mall. Pittsburgh banker (and Treasury Secretary from 1921 until 1932) Andrew W. Mellon started gathering a private assortment of outdated grasp work and sculptures throughout World War I. During the late Twenties, Mellon decided to direct his collecting efforts in direction of the institution of a new national gallery for the United States. In the 1870s the Gallery was fortunate to get two collections of work by famous Dutch artists.
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The principal criticism was that the extensive removing of varnish, which was used in the 19th century to guard the surface of work however which darkened and discoloured them with time, might have resulted in the lack of “harmonising” glazes added to the paintings by the artists themselves. The opposition to Ruhemann’s techniques was led by Ernst Gombrich, a professor on the Warburg Institute who in later correspondence with a restorer described being treated with “offensive superciliousness” by the National Gallery.[69] A 1947 commission concluded that no damage had been accomplished within the recent cleanings. In distinction with the wealthy ornamentation of the main constructing, the galleries within the Sainsbury Wing are pared-down and intimate, to swimsuit the smaller scale of lots of the paintings[quotation wanted].
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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
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Three moves to kick-start the Detroit Lions' rebuild
By Vito Chirco
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The start of a new year is here, and a Detroit Lions teardown is near.
After the debacle that was the Matt Patricia-Bob Quinn era in Detroit, it's time to push the restart button.
The next regime will have plenty of decisions to make when it comes to overhauling the roster, which will be dove into extensively at SI All Lions all throughout the looming offseason.
But, for the sake of this piece, let's take a look at the three biggest non-Matthew Stafford-related moves the franchise can make to kick-start its rebuild.
1. Acquire a pass-rusher
The Lions' pass-rushing unit has been MIA nearly all season long.
The team has combined for 21 sacks, which is just 1.4 per game and 27th in the NFL.
Additionally, defensive end Romeo Okwara has accounted for nine of those sacks himself.
So, without his presence, Detroit would be even more anemic from a pass-rushing perspective.
This is an issue that needs to be clearly addressed, and I believe it should be via next year's NFL Draft.
If the new head coach-general manager duo takes my advice and does target a pass-rusher in the draft, it could have its choice of EDGE rushers – i.e. Miami (Fla.)'s Gregory Rousseau, who sat out the 2020 season, and Michigan's Kwity Paye – in the first round.
And, this would become an even bigger area of need if Okwara, whose contract is set to expire at season's end, walks in free agency.
Regardless of what happens with Okwara, though, Quinn's replacement needs to make upgrading the pass-rush department a top priority this offseason.
2. Trade assets for more draft picks
A major rebuild is about to ensue in the Motor City.
So, there's no doubt in my mind that the Lions will be far away from being playoff contenders in 2021.
It makes trading off the team's barren supply of assets a necessity this upcoming offseason.
Any players under contract for the '21 campaign subsequently need to be actively shopped by the next regime – and specifically for draft picks.
Remember, Detroit presently only has five picks in next year's draft.
So, the team's next general manager must do everything in his power to acquire more draft capital.
And to take it another step further, Quinn's successor must be committed to building the Lions' roster through the draft.
If I was taking over as the organization's lead personnel decision-maker, I'd make it a priority to let other NFL franchises know that I'm looking to gain draft capital and that my most valuable assets could be had in return – i.e. Stafford, linebacker Jamie Collins and defensive end Trey Flowers.
Everyone could be acquired for the right package of picks, beside for a few of the second-and-third-year players – such as running back D'Andre Swift and tight end T.J. Hockenson.
I believe it's the approach the organization's higher-ups need to take if they intend on pulling off a successful teardown and rebuild of the roster.
3. Sign Corey Davis
Detroit's wide receivers room could look a lot different a season from now.
The team's three best wideouts – Kenny Golladay, Marvin Jones Jr. and Danny Amendola – are all set to be free agents at season's end, and there's no guarantee that any of them will be back in a Lions uniform in 2021.
If all three part ways with the organization or even if just Golladay or Jones does, the next regime must add an impact receiver this offseason.
Enter Tennessee Titans pass-catcher Corey Davis, who himself will be a free agent once the 2020 campaign comes to a close.
The Western Michigan product, who was drafted by the Titans in the first round (No. 5 overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft, has put together a career year in his fourth season in the league.
He's amassed 60 receptions for a career-best 945 yards, 15.8 yards per reception and five touchdowns in 13 games.
He'll also be just 26 come the start of the '21 season, so he feasibly could be entering the best three-four-year stretch of his career.
If Detroit can get him at four years for $9.5-$10 million annually, I'd pull the trigger.
This article was produced by the staff at Sports Illustrated/All Lions. For more, visit si.com/nfl/lions.
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Oxford housing shortage best met through urban extensions – report
Words: Laura Edgar
Oxford City Council has published a report setting out the technical evidence to support its case that Oxford’s unmet housing need would be best addressed through urban extensions near to the city.
The report, Investing In Oxford’s Future: Oxford Growth Strategy, a “severe lack of housing availability, choice and affordability” is creating a “deepening housing crisis” in Oxford that is “significantly undermining its future”.
According to the report, businesses have reported a “severe difficulty” in the recruitment and retention of staff at all levels because of this lack of choice and affordability.
To ensure that it makes “informed decisions” are made in relation to accommodating the city’s housing need, the council said it commissioned planning consultancy Turley to consider the growth options in and around the city.
The report, said the council, provides evidence of the “exceptional circumstances justifying the need for a review of the inner boundaries of the green belt” to allow strategic housing allocations on the edge of Oxford.
The report concludes that two urban extensions would be the most sustainable and most readily deliverable options for addressing the need. It suggests locating one urban extension to the north of Oxford in Cherwell District, providing 2,800 to 3,600 homes, and the other to the south of Grenoble Road, providing 5,500 to 7,500 homes.
Further locations may also be considered further, including Wick Farm/Elsfield estate to the north east of the city; Begbroke/Yarnton and Abingdon.
Alex Hollingsworth, board member for planning, transport and regulatory services, said: “Successive planning inspectors have concluded that there are exceptional circumstances that justify reviewing the green belt boundaries mainly due to the severe housing crisis and the lack of suitable land for development that threatens the viability of the city.
“Our evidence shows that properly planned urban extensions are an efficient and sustainable solution to housing need. They provide opportunity to extend existing public transport and cycle networks as part of an integrated transport strategy, and reduce the need to travel longer distances.”
The report has been published as part of the council's responses to the local plan reviews of neighbouring local authorities.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said today that messages of sympathy and offers of assistance from foreign governments and international organizations have been pouring in for the victims of Typhoon Sendong, which hit parts of Visayas and Mindanao last December 16.
International Organizations. Messages of sympathy were sent by World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director Shin Young-Soo and International Organization for Migration (IOM) Director General William Swing.
The IOM also has an initial appeal of US$50,000, and that their Philippine office has a team who conducted needs assessment in Mindanao and is providing relief support.
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso has sent a message of sympathy, and the Philippine Mission to the European Union in Brussels has been informed by the EU that the latter is in the process of requesting funds for relevant humanitarian operations to help those affected by the typhoon, which will be channeled through humanitarian agencies. Humanitarian experts are already on the ground conducting needs assessment, which will be the basis of the funding decision. The EU Humanitarian Aid & Civil Protection is also considering giving in €3 million worth of assistance.
Regional Organizations. League of Arab States Secretary General Nabil Elaraby has sent a message of sympathy.
ASEAN Countries
Singaporean Acting President JY Pillay and Acting Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean have sent messages of sympathy. It will send 50,000 Singaporean dollars (SGD) through the Red Cross, and Singapore NGO mercy will send 1,000 relief packs worth SGD27,800 through the National Disaster and Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRMMC).
The Indonesian Government has offered a search and rescue and medical team to come in and help in rescue and relief operations. Indonesian Embassy in the Philippine Deputy Chief of Mission Sritomo Wirodijardko sent a message of sympathy, and has turned over a cash donation of US$10,000 and two boxes of goods to Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Rafael Seguis on December 21. The cash and goods donations was turned over by the DFA to the NDRMMC and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) today.
Foreign Minister Dato' Sri Anifah Aman have also turned over a donation of US$100,000 to Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia J. Eduardo Malaya in ceremonies held on December 21. The Malaysian Embassy in the Philippines have also pledged donations in cash and in kind.
Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit have also sent messages of sympathy.
China has offered US$1 million in assistance, with its Embassy in the Philippines already giving US$10,000 worth of assistance.
Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba has sent a message of sympathy. The Japanese government will provide emergency relief goods worth ¥25 million (PhP14 million) in the form of water tanks and generators, and has offered any necessary assistance.
Republic of Korea (ROK) President Lee Myung-bak has conveyed his message of sympathy, through ROK Ambassador to the Philippines Hye Min Lee, and will provide US$500,000 worth of relief items.
Australia will provide assistance worth A$1 million based on the needs assessment to be conducted by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) and in kind assistance of worth A$300,000.
French President Nicholas Sarkozy, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, Turkish President Abdullah Gul and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Italian President Giorgio Napolitano and United Kingdom Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister of State Jeremy Brown have all sent messages of sympathy.
Spanish King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, Acting President Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Trinidad Jimenez Garcia-Herrera all sent messages of sympathy. The Spanish Cooperation Agency for Internation Development (AECID) has set aside €200,000 for humanitarian assistance, and AECID officials in Manila has joined the needs assessment team organized by the NDRMMC, the OCD and the UN Humanitarian Country Team. It will also channel humanitarian aid from Spanish non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to help typhoon victims.
The German government, through the German Embassy in the Philippines, meanwhile pledged 500,000 euros (roughly P30 million) to help Sendong victims.
The Swiss government has informed the Philippine Embassy in Berne that Swiss experts are in close contact with its Embassy in the Philippines as to how they can offer assistance.
The Irish government has made available €100,000 to humanitarian agency Plan Ireland for relief efforts in Mindanao and it has also offered emergency supplies.
Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird and Parlimentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Parliament for Mississauga-Erlindale have all sent messages of sympathy. The Philippine Embassy in Ottawa was also informed by Canadian Defense Forces Chief of Defense Staff General Walt Natynczyk that they will consider any request from Philippine defense officials for assistance, including military assets in the rescue and relief efforts.
United States President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have sent messages of sympathy, and the U.S. government has offered assistance.
The Israeli Embassy in the Philippines and South African President Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma sent message of sympathy.
As of the recent report by the NDRMMC, Sendong has claimed 1,010 lives, injured 1,603, 51 missing, and has damaged property worth P999,946,415.
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The Best of the Anti-SOPA and Anti-PIPA Media
I've gathered some videos that better explain SOPA ( Stop Online Piracy Act) and it’s creepy little brother, PIPA (Protect IP Act).
So we can understand the House and Senate bills better and so that we can all be prepared when the SOPA and PIPA when it pop up again. SOPA isn’t dead, it’s just being retooled for another run. PIPA is still alive as well.
SOPA has been shelved and PIPA has lost a lot of friends.
Let's hope that those who make these deals know that everyone is watching and we will do something about it.
PROTECT IP / SOPA Breaks The Internet from Fight for the Future on Vimeo.
Jinkee Pacquiao confirms Manny Pacquiao's fight vs. Floyd Mayweather
Good News Fellow boxing enthusiast! The much-awaited dream fight featuring the world’s best pound-for-pound boxing champions Manny Pacquiao and undefeated American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. appears to be certain this year.
The fight will take place on June 5 according to Jinkee Pacquiao, wife of Manny Pacquaio and will likely generate one of the biggest purses and television audiences in boxing history.
In a 24Oras interview by Nelson Canlas, Jinkee said her husband personally confirmed the news to her adding that the fight may take place on either May 5 or June 5, 2012. But most probably it will be on June 5, 2012.
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Theater Oct 21, 2010
Pat Graney's Faith Triptych, a Homegrown Dance Masterpiece
by Brendan Kiley
Looking high, looking low. Tim Summers
Where to begin with choreographer Pat Graney? Maybe with her exterior: She grew up as the daughter of a Chicago detective, listened to "Crimson and Clover" over and over, and now wears jeans and sneakers with an unself-conscious grace that's hard to find in anyone of any age. She has big brown curls and a smile that hugs you like a favorite aunt. Her conversation walks a line between the hesitancy of a brilliant person who weighs every word and the directness of a wise person to whom you'd tell secrets and ask for advice.
Her dance pieces betray an unyielding imagination and dedication: If she wants to dump a cascade of sand on the stage or force her audience to walk through an installation or build a set made of books so large they dwarf the people dancing around and atop them, she will. That she has worked with women in prison (mostly in Washington State, but also in Brazil, Tokyo, and Dublin) should not be a surprise. That she was nominated for and received an American Masterpieces grant from the NEA shouldn't either.
Graney has achieved all this from Seattle, starting in 1981—an era when artists felt like they had to leave to find success. "Pat," said On the Boards artistic director Lane Czaplinski, "has shown that you can live outside Metropolis and still have a dance career."
Pat Graney takes her time. It took her 10 years to finish her triptych Faith, Sleep, and Tattoo (1991 to 2001), three full-length dance pieces about women, both as individuals and as a community. Graney's choreography has a deep, slow sensuality that is more attuned to bodies with muscles and curves than to beanpole ballerinas (though she set work on Pacific Northwest Ballet as early as 1988), and she seems more interested in physical and psychological relationships than solo virtuosity. A 1992 New York Times review of Faith describes one such moment: A woman, "separated from the others, tugs at her tube [a dress] and hastily tries to rub imaginary cream into her face and body. She is uncomfortable in her uncomforting world and is stared at coolly by the others, ranged in a row behind her, in one of the dance's most powerful images." In another moment, one woman stands naked in a line of clothed women. Even when she's pointing our attention to an individual, Graney sets her in a social context.
Younger choreographers sometimes become lost in the particularities of individual movements and forget that they're working with an entire stage and a roomful of people watching, but Graney makes stage pictures (dancers, sets, costumes, lights) with the warmth and richness of a painter. Her brain is kin to Pina Bausch; her eyes to Caravaggio.
And her ears? Maybe David Byrne. Graney's sonic map stretches to the end of the known world and beyond. Her longtime composer/collaborator Amy Denio is an avant-garde jazz multi-instrumentalist who is heavily influenced by world music and has worked with Chuck D and KMFDM. (How's that for eclectic?) And they have no fear of pop. Watching them together at a rehearsal for House of Mind in 2008, laughing mischievously as they spiked the score with samples from Star Wars and Dune and doo-wop hits, was an object lesson in grown-up glee. Graney is that rarest and most valuable genius, whose work is relentlessly unconcerned with showing off its intelligence. (She brings that genius to her prison work—a project called Keeping the Faith—as well. Those pieces aren't second-class "outsider art," but powerful, full expressions. A dance piece at the Mission Creek Corrections Center in 2009 remains one of the more moving and visceral dance works I've ever seen.)
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Putting Faith, Sleep, and Tattoo together has been a piece of luck—Graney was nominated for the NEA American Masterpieces grant at the same time that the National Performance Network started handing out money to remount classic productions in celebration of its 25-year anniversary. (She got some of that money, too.) And while a younger generation of dancers grew up in Graney's company, performing Tattoo and The Vivian Girls and House of Mind from Jacob's Pillow to Art Basel Miami Beach, younger audiences haven't had the chance to see her earliest, iconic works. Graney has put most of her old team back together, with Seattle-dance stalwarts KT Niehoff, Peggy Piacenza, and Amii Legendre, as well as Kim Root, back from a seven-year professorship at Wesleyan University. And, for Tattoo, Graney has brought back the famous Judy Jetson sound skirts—stiff lamp shades that flare from the waist and are electronically wired to amplify the sound of the movement.
What will audiences see in the Faith Triptych? Surreal, dreamlike tempos, women wearing red shoes, women watching each other coolly and leaning against each other languorously. There will be some nudity, some tattoos, and the Judy Jetson sound skirts. Throughout the Triptych, and Graney's work in general, is a feeling of soft power—the curve is stronger than the line.
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Russian troll threats and techniques revealed
Deborah Haynes, Defence Editor
Monday April 02 2018, 12.01am, The Times
Suspected pro-Russian Twitter accounts tried to “influence” an online poll that questioned evidence in the Salisbury attack
Pro-Kremlin trolls on Twitter “dismiss, distort, distract and dismay” in battles that are playing out over social media after the Salisbury attack, an analysis shows today.
Ben Nimmo, an expert on Russian disinformation, studied the activity he generated after calling out suspected pro-Russia trolls on Twitter last month. He quickly became the focus of abuse, including one Russian-language account threatening to kill him with the novichok nerve agent that was used against Sergei and Yulia Skripal.
“Such trolling is an inseparable part of life for those who report on pro-Kremlin disinformation,” wrote Mr Nimmo of the Digital Forensic Research Lab of the Atlantic Council, a US think tank. “The current case, however, illustrates the techniques frequently used in such attacks, which can be described as
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Let’s do better on our resolutions in 2016
Cheryl Keaney
It’s hard to believe that a new year is only a few weeks away, and it’s even harder to believe how fast the time has passed.
As I reflect on last year’s goals I had for myself, I not only think about what I accomplished, but what I didn’t. Take a few minutes to do that for yourself. What resolutions did you have for yourself? Did you accomplish them? Reflect on this past year, as in a personal review of your goals, challenges and achievements. What can you learn from it? What goals do you want to accomplish this year?
The New Year will be just like the old one if you keep on doing the old same things. What can you do differently to help this upcoming year, and each upcoming year get better and better?
Think of your goals and what you’ll need to help achieve them. The more you can do to prepare yourself for the changes you want to make, the better off you’ll be and better your chances of being successful.
For example, let’s say you want to eat healthier? Purchasing a cookbook with healthier recipes or looking up recipes online would be an action that is preparing yourself for the changes you want to make.
Want to start exercising? Join a gym, find a workout buddy, and purchase workout wear if needed. The time is now to develop a plan, to do something, and not wait until the New Year to take action.
With goals, it is very important not to be vague but to have specific actions you want to do instead. For example, instead of a general goal of eating healthier, it may be to eat a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast instead of your typical doughnut. Want to reduce stress in your life? Schedule massages or sign up for that yoga class you’ve been thinking of. Want to lose weight? Start walking on your lunch breaks. You don’t accomplish goals by thinking about them, you achieve them by doing something.
Work on being successful with small steps, and one goal instead of trying to change too many things at once. The smaller the goal, the more achievable it is. Focus on what’s most important to you and start there. Think baby steps before leaps and bounds.
Want to increase your rate of success? Tell your friends, family, and co-workers of the steps you want to take. Doing so will help keep you accountable and will help provide support for the changes you’re trying to make.
Writing it down and rewarding yourself for progress will increase your odds of success as well. Start a “Success Jar.” Write down on a piece of paper things that you accomplish, and put them in the jar. At the end of the year, empty the jar and read over your past accomplishments. It’s easy to forget our accomplishments, but important to know and remember the positive things you’ve achieved. Also, know that you’ll more than likely fall off the wagon here and there and may take a few steps back on occasions, but use them as an opportunity to learn and to help increase your strategy for success. Need a reminder of your successes? Let the Success Jar motivate and inspire you.
2015 was a year of change for me, a year that flew by without me making as many changes as I wanted but a year that changed me. I’m looking forward to the New Year and a new start. I am going to take what I learned, from what I grew from to make 2016 a year of positive change and growth, and I hope you can do the same.
“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” - Maria Robinson
Cheryl Keaney, the founder of Buff Bodies Bootcamp, is a personal trainer and fitness/nutrition specialist. Contact her at cmkfit@gmail.com.
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Episode 1 | What, What in the Butt
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In Episode 1 of The Turn On, we read "Drag," a story from Leone Ross' "Come Let Us Sing Anyway," then—in honor of our first episode—we spill about some very special first times.
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"What What (In the Butt)," by Samwell
Vibrating anal plug
Erica: Welcome to the first episode of The Turn On, hosted by me, Erica.
Kenrya: And me, Kenrya. So thanks for coming. This as Erica said is our very first episode and we are very excited to be here. So on every show of The Turn On, we'll read a piece of black erotica that's designed to turn you on and then we'll talk about it and give you way too much information about ourselves.
Erica: Way too much.
Kenrya: And then, the following week, we'll come back and we'll talk to someone who's connected to the piece that we read. So it could be the person who wrote it, the person who put together the anthology that it appeared in. But somebody who can teach us a bit of something new about getting it in.
Erica: So before we go to far, let's back up and talk about how we got here. First, we both love podcasts.
Kenrya: Love them.
Erica: We listen to them every single day and we've been wanting to do our own show for years. But you know how you throw out this idea and it never really goes anywhere. We've been saying that for awhile. We even had a meeting about it once. But I think we just got drunk and ended up watching a bunch of old black Christmas movies.
Kenrya: That's mostly what we do.
Erica: I know, but a couple of months ago, we decided to get really serious. Mostly because Kenrya decided she needed to tap the button.
Kenrya: Lord. Every time you say that, it's like such a Erica-ism.
Erica: Tap the button.
Kenrya: I feel like I never even heard anybody else put it that way before. I love it. It's pretty unique.
Erica: Tap tap titty tap.
Kenrya: Yes. So I was getting ready to masturbate, for those of you who have also never heard tap the button. It takes prep. You got to get all your shit together. If you want porn, you got to get that together. If you... I don't know, what else do people use-
Erica: Entering your keyword on your special site.
Kenrya: Yes. But so for me, a lot of times--
Erica: Lock the door from the kids.
Kenrya: Listen, bitch. Didn't my kid walk in on you tapping the button? She's never walked in on me. Because I lock my door, bitch.
Erica: It was definitely some Children of the Corn shit. And I felt movement in the bedroom, but I have a dog and so I kind of thought it was the dog moving around. And then all of a sudden, I had these eyes on me.
Kenrya: I'm sorry. Bitch, I been locking my door since she was three.
Erica: Yeah. And she definitely exploited the fact that I'm not used to that.
Kenrya: Can't do it, she's sneaky. But so, I was getting ready and one of the ways that I like to get myself together is to read a book. I like erotica. Shit that features black people. But, I really was thinking, you know, I'm kind of tired. Kind of just want to do this and go to sleep. It's a stress reliever, you know what I'm saying-
Erica: Get that good sleep.
Kenrya: Helps you relax your muscles, yes. So I want to do it in the dark, which means it's hard to read. I didn't want to go through all of that. And since we like podcasts, I was like it would be really dope if somebody could just read some nasty shit to me. And then I could use that to get there. So I went on the podcast app--
Erica: Podcast app.
Kenrya: Yeah, on iTunes, and I started searching for erotica. And there really wasn't anything there except for this white lady. And she kept saying, "Cock."
Erica: Cocks.
Kenrya: Yes. But it was--
Erica: His throbbing cock.
Erica: His member.
Kenrya: And nipples.
Erica: Strawberry red. I'm like, no.
Kenrya: Bitch, no. That's not what I want to see.
Erica: I like purple, not red.
Kenrya: Purple and bulging and like-
Erica: Okay.
Kenrya: Sorry. I got carried away. So there was none of that. And I was like yo, this is something that should be out here in the world. And we some nasty bitches. We should do this shit.
Erica: So we did. So here we are. I love everything about sex. Learning about it, trying new things, talking about it to people and so I'm excited to use this podcast to do that and learn more.
Kenrya: And it's really dope because we get to do it together.
Erica: Yup yup, ding ding.
Kenrya: Yeah.
Erica: So Kenrya is my bottom bitch. We met in college about 16 years ago and we have been best fucking friends ever since.
Kenrya: Forever.
Erica: So we are now going to push past all that bullshit that says we have to either be hos or somebody's mama because I frankly am both.
Kenrya: Both. It's like that gif that everybody puts on Twitter. Both.
Erica: Both.
Kenrya: Both.
Erica: So we're going to push past all that shit and we're going to do that by reading about some sexy shit, learning some sexy shit, and passing it on to you.
Kenrya: Yup. The Turn On is a show for black folks who want to get off and we want to open our minds while we do it. It'll show that we can love and we can fuck and it doesn't have to be political or scandalous or dirty unless we want it to be.
Erica: So for our first episode, we're going to go with a really good story called Drag. It's written by this British novelist, editor, and educator, Leone Ross.
Kenrya: And we picked it because it's sexy as fuck.
Erica: Sexy.
Kenrya: Yeah, it felt like a good place to start. We'll talk about it a bit later so we won't give you too much information but you never really quite know what's going to happen next. I think that's one of the things I like best about it.
Erica: Yes. So get whatever you need to get together to--
Kenrya: Do ya prep.
Erica: Light your candles, lock your door please.
Kenrya: Listen.
Erica: Settle in.
Kenrya: Put your headphones on because this ain't safe for work or kids.
Erica: Yeah. But you should know. If you're here by now, you know that. Settle in, relax and let's start the show.
Kenrya: Drag, by Leone Ross.
Kenrya: Today I feel like a drag queen. Walking down Soho way through the tourists and the catcalls. My crotch is aching under the good jeans and the bad underwear, watching the freaks go by, acres of eyeliner and jangly earrings and crap T-shirts that pass for fashion, walking and making sure my hips sway in calypso circles.
Kenrya: Today I feel like a drag queen. The top layer of me is a bouncing and behaving woman. I'm all rounded tits and a belly button so deep you could play strip poker inside it. But underneath that, I feel like a boy. 18 years old, slim hips, shoulders so strong I could carry the world, baby-soft face and mascara eyes. The boy in me lengthens my stride and gives me attitude. He looks out from under my eyelashes. I'm working it. I'm being seen. I'm shimmying.
"The only thing I want to drink more than a beer tonight is you."
I look up. He's not my type. His head would bang into doorways. We couldn't even dance. I'd be stuck just above his navel. I don't like liquorice-colored men. But today the boy inside me needs a fuck. From anybody. He's leaning against a porn shop. I can see those plastic ribbon thingies that they insist you pass through, like a time machine. No, like a seedy entrance to a boudoir. I think that his face is open, that it reminds me of a child's. He is even yummy, with a second glance. I look at him. Grin.
"Going inside?" I say.
"No," he laughs.
"Come inside with me," I say.
We wander around the interior. It's dark and silly and small waves of embarrassed men part before us. They try to pretend that none of us are there. I pick up the worst of the porn, speak loudly, point out cum shots and women dressed as little girls. I even find a puzzled, swollen donkey. We discuss measurements at the tops of our voices, pretending to be serious. Men begin to leave. The proprietor looks indignant. I turn more pages and I laugh in my boy's face and watch our arms, side by side, both bruise-colored. His lips thrust through graceful stubble.
"What's your name?" he says.
"Jo," I reply. He looks amused. As if he knows.
"Joanna? Josephine?"
"Just Jo. Call me Jo," I say.
"I'm Jason," he says. I like the way he says his name. Like it fits him, like he's new. Like he's the only Jason in the world. The proprietor grimaces and rolls his eyes. We are nearly alone in the shop. The last man is trying not to look me in the face as he wiggles past us. He wants to fuck me, but he doesn't want me to see that. Jason moves to let him go by. I love that he does not try to protect me from the lust in the man. He stands next to me, trusting me in my own space, like I'm his equal. Like I'm strong.
Back at my flat he lays me across my bed, in between pages of my thesis. I am writing about Black people in British ads, like how there are none. He doesn't care. The head of his dick is swollen and purple red. He is watching me closely. I tighten the muscles in my stomach, flex my shoulders. I want my body to feel like concrete when he touches me. I run my hands along my thighs, pretending the hair there is pepper grains. I'm holding the bunch of roses he bought me in Leicester Square, tight. A thorn sticks through my flesh and I can feel a tiny bead of blood on my palm.
Jason crouches over me, pulls the roses away slowly. Then he is ripping them apart and scattering petals, stalks, thorns, across my breasts. "Tell me how you want me to be," he pants.
"Fuck me like I'm a boy," I say.
He puts a thumb up my cunt, parting the folds. It is a small sword through honey. I twist away, annoyed. "No," I say. My voice is shaking. I want him to understand so bad, but I don't want to talk. "Like you're fucking yourself."
He's lying on top of me, his cock rubbing against my tummy. It's wet there. He rubs himself across me, hipbone to hipbone. He's running a bass line through me. I can feel it everywhere. In my wrist, making my mouth reverberate. He licks the blood off my palm, thoughtfully.
"That's hardly safe," I say.
"So?" he says, and flips me over. My clit's rubbing against the white duvet and I can feel it growing, swelling, tumescent, hard against my belly. He's spitting on his fingers, rubbing them up and down my asshole. His breath is lost in my hair. He pauses against the entrance, like there's a stop sign. Like he needs permission just one more time.
"Go on," I say. I've never done this before and it needs to be now. "Go on."
He pushes gently. The head slips in. Agony. I twist, trying to accommodate.
"Oh fuck," he groans against my ear.
I feel like a girl about to be taken. I fight against the femininity. I don't want it, not today. I want the abandonment, the urgency of a boy, but it's no good. I'm afraid. Straining, anxious, I push myself onto my elbows. He's still being tentative. He's halfway in, but my body is groaning, rejecting it. He is sliding into a tube of sandpaper. My whole body is shaking and my head is shaking. I can't be a boy this way. A million pins dance the length of my ass.
I hear myself calling for time out. "Jason, let's stop."
He ignores me, thrusts a hand underneath us, begins to play with my clit, twisting, insistent, rubbing me in hard circles. I love the weight of him on top of me. I am pinned in a slow-moving dream.
"No," I say, but it's working. I can feel my ass melting, widening, moisture seeping out of chocolate walls.
"Your name is Jason." He whispers it against my hair. "You're up against the wall. It's Carnival and you're up against a brick wall, and I'm fucking you in the ass. Your cock is rubbing against the wall. You're so hard. We met five minutes ago and I rub the muscles in your arms."
He's all the way inside me, a metal bar against my ass cheeks, the heel of his hand grinding into my clit, and nothing hurts anymore. I can hear myself. I'm growling and I can hear the soca in the distance and when I look up I can see shocked grannies, amused revelers. I can see a policeman cocking his head to the side. Are they really doing that? He starts up the street and I can see him, ready to arrest two queer niggers.
"I rub the muscles in your arms and now I'm all the way up your ass. Your name is Jason."
I have no breasts. My chest is flat. I shift, undulate. I've become a smooth runway that pours from the base of my arched neck, down my shoulder blades, spreads across my hips, pushes my ass up into him. I'm an oil machine, gleaming with afternoon sweat. Jason takes a breath, pulls halfway out, plunges into me, savage, uncompromising. His hand is a blur. I howl. Delicious.
Afterwards, he knows how to be. I tell him my full, girl name.
Today I feel like an executive. My hair is scraped off my face and the makeup is effortless. Walking into a classy restaurant, the London sun streaming through the French windows, melting the clientele like individual ice cream cakes. I'm in a black suit underneath, the lingerie is apricot. My heels are sensible. Before I leave the office my boss tells me to use everything I've got. He winks. Everything. He thinks he's a feminist, but he is not above pimping me out.
Today I feel like an executive. Facts and figures flow from my fingertips. My voice is controlled and assertive. But underneath is so much more. An ambitious 25 year old who lies in the bath and dreams of power. Rubber duck in the bath tells me I should have a flat on the Riviera, a penthouse in New York. Bubbles promise me a walk-in closet of designer clothes, three personal assistants and gleaming, expensive technology. I am a multi-million dollar deal.
"Josephine." I love his voice. I look up. He's in a sharp suit, dark. Women's heads swivel, and I think, "Blonde bitches," and hold onto the glass of water tightly. He scoops condensation from the edge and rubs it between his fingers back and forth. I can't stop looking. I remember his hands on me and shiver in the heat.
"Long time no see," I say.
"So?" he says. Climbs right in next to me.
"You can't stay," I say. My thighs are humming. "I have a important client coming." He stays. He introduces himself as my colleague when the client arrives. The client orders tea and discusses cost-effectiveness and the implications of visual versus voiceover, whether we need a celebrity or normal actresses. Tells me there are other ad companies waiting in line. I nod and sound intelligent. Jason puts his hand up my skirt. My knees snap together instinctively. He is cupping me, like I'm a small, precious thing. I can smell myself across the sophisticated room. Pussy mixed with golden marigolds at the windowsill.
He uses one long, insistent finger. Rubs just above my clitoris. I try to edge him nearer the brink of me. Inside I'm an empty roll of wet muscles. I could play him like a flute, if only we were far from here. His finger is still stroking the hair, just the hair. I wonder if the teasing is on purpose, suck in my breath as he hits the mark, just to show off. Back to the top. Then down again. Light circles. I try to slow my breathing.
"You see, we think that speaking to women in their own language will knock the socks off the competition," says the client. A single crumb sits on his neat mustache. I want to lick it off. I want to grab his head and push it between my breasts and scream. I want them both to fuck me across the table.
"Perhaps animation," says the client.
"Mm-hmm (affirmative)," I say.
Jason's finger eases inside me, taking all the daylight in the room with it. I am sitting in a pool of summer. He puts a thumb back on my clit and it jumps like it's Christmas. I push my hips forward. They're doing circles. Tight, wide, urgent. Jason's skin is boiling.
"Could you, order some coffee?" I say to the client.
He turns and signals for the waitress. Jason pulls his hand out of me and licks his fingers. One, two, three. I hide a groan in my napkin. The client smiles at me, clueless. I smile back. Jason asks him a question. I can't hear him. I am literally deaf. The client leans forward. Jason leans toward him, his fingers back, twiddling me. I sip scalding coffee. Burn my tongue. Put my hand on top of Jason's hand. Press him into me. My eyes are begging.
"Harder," I say.
"Pardon?" says the client.
"It must be hard to deal with established competitors. It must get harder every day. Harder and harder."
"Ah," says the client.
I want to close my eyes. I can feel my orgasm tickling the base of my spine, but I'm talking and talking and the words are scrabble squares on a board, meaningless, but full of potential. I want to lean back in my chair. Tell them both that one day I will be able to buy them with a flick of my well-manicured fingers. Jason puts his hand on my inner thigh and pushes my legs as wide as they can go. Grasps my panties and pushes them roughly aside. I can hear a rip. He pushes something small and cold up me. I bite my lip and my hand on the table goes into involuntary spasm. He makes me touch myself with the other one. He bites his bottom lip as our entwined fingers touch two tiny balls. They feel as if they should be silver. We stir them around, coaxing juice out of me. My hand is frothy. They tinkle, I'm sure. The client is talking. Jason leans into my shoulder.
"Pussy music," he whispers.
My hips begin to buck. I'm beyond speech. All I can do is nod and the waves are getting more intense. My breasts are spilling out of my bra, they're so swollen. I'm breathing through my nose and yes, he's giving me what I want. He's rubbing my clit the way I like it, hard and God, so dirty, and the balls are revolving, tinkling, pulling it all out of me. I surrender, lean forward into the tablecloth.
"Are you all right?" the man chorus it above me. The client is calling, "Waitress, waitress, she's having a fit." Everybody around me is looking afraid and concerned. "Is she choking? Someone do the Heimlich on her ass," and Jason is all the way up in my face, one arm round my shoulder.
"Jo, you okay? Hush, baby, hush," but there's a fierce twinkle in his eye and his whole body is saying, "Be quick, Josephine, be cost-effective. Exert your power. Cum for me, before the place erupts. I'm going to have to take my hand away. Cum for me," and then I'm screaming. I can't believe that I'm letting my body jerk all over this posh restaurant, there's something so powerful about it all. I'm cumming in their faces and nobody knows. My nails are scraping the tablecloth and someone cries out as the coffee cup shatters on the floor and I'm trying not to laugh, my cute little ass still jerking. You know those slow wave, post-cum jerks that feel like aftershocks? And I've put my fingernails through the flesh between Jason's neck and his shoulder and I can tell it really hurts him, but he's trying not to laugh too. And even as the waitress rushes over, Jason coaxes another little one. Just a tiny baby orgasm out of me, because he's greedy like that, and then it's done and he's wiping his hand free of pussy juice. Wiping it all over his face and his pretty man cheekbones and I'm like fuck, fuck. I want to laugh. That's all I feel like doing, laughing.
So I do. Delicious.
Afterwards the client calls to make sure I'm all right.
We get the deal. Pussy power.
Today, I feel like a bride. Walking through the special room set aside for me in the back of the church. All Vera Wang class. If I could blush I'd be blushing in the mirror. There is one hour to go. My bridesmaids, all 10 of them, have floated away, leaving me time. I do not know where they came from. None of them are my friends.
My dress has cost 8000 pounds. Microscopic pearls are almost invisible at the hemline, the bodice. Diamonds snigger in my ear and make promises. The dress reminds me of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe at sunset, a huge flow of everything white in the world, roaring snowflakes, pools of chalk dust, bleached frost.
Today, I feel like a bride. Fragrant. I am every love song ever played. I am pink. I am the Wedding March personified. I am God's best promise, an open sack waiting to be filled with matrimonially-blessed seed. I am hope. But underneath, I am a 39 year old woman who is slipping, gratefully, off the shelf. A wedding cake, blind drunk with rum. I am the solemn, desperate hopes of my mother. I have lost my way. I have no choice.
"You're beautiful." I look up. I don't know how he got in. Gray hair fondles his temples.
"Thank you," I say.
"So," Jason says. He sits down at my feet, cross-legged. I can barely see him over the lace.
"What?" I say. "What do you want?"
He shakes his head. Gets up without using his hands, so graceful. Then he's back, with a sky blue bowl. I can smell the lotion, my grandmother's kitchen.
"What is it?" I say.
"I made it," he says.
He takes one perfect shoe off my foot. His hands are warm in the autumn breeze dancing through the church cracks. His palms are tender, and my body is already sweeter than it was before, like someone dropped sugarcane into my heart, pumped it 1000 miles a minute through my bloodstream. He draws patterns on my soles, my ankles, my thighs, pushing up through miles of dress. I sit down, legs akimbo, my back against the wall. I am whimpering as he runs his soft tongue through the hair down there, plaiting me, dipping his mouth into me, drinking me. His moistened hands have slipped under the dress's bodice and my breasts feel young again. Perky, coffee-colored beginnings. My nipples are tiny silver balls.
He is rubbing his magic lotion into my crotch, pouring it across my thighs. It's slick and drips off my soft belly, puddling and sinks into 8000 pounds worth of promises. He parts the lips of my pussy, as if in prayer. I watch him rubbing warm lotion over his cock, one hand on my hip. Then there are careful inches, pushing inside me.
I groan. Oh, I groan.
We've never made love before. I wonder why as I gather him into me. I wonder why, because this is a symphony of scent and breath, high notes of lemon and the pure sob of cinnamon and the darkness of cloves. I wonder why as I say his name, over and over, like I'm hushing a baby. It is almost too good.
He watches me writhe as he fucks me. His hand dives between our bodies. I listen to the old, familiar sound of him rubbing me. His eyes are kind as I gasp and drum my fists against his back.
"So this is what you feel like," he says. He's trying to be cool, but his voice is too shaky. I smile, my eyes closed.
"Does it feel good?" I want him to feel good.
"Oh yes," he says, and pushes his hands forward once more. His penis is kissing me, tiny wet kisses along the length of me, so certain. He looks into my face. One finger, delicate, gathers the tear on my cheek.
"Who am I?" I say.
Jason pushes into me and reminds me who I am. He tears off one pearl and fucks me juicy. He tears another and fucks me deep. I join him, fingernails sliding through cloth and lace. The dress disintegrates, baring me dark and sticky against the church floor. I'm throwing pearls across the room. We sound like animals being loved, coughing primal sounds over our lips and down our thrashing bodies. My hands are digging into his ass, pushing him further in. I have a finger inside him where it's hot and secret, guiding him, showing him how to move, how to please me. He is whining, but through it all, "Who are you, who are you, who are you?" He's saying.
And I'm a drag queen, 18 years old, trying a little something-something with the new beat of my clit. I'm a 25 year old executive, even though I never made a million. I'm years of expectations. I'm a cop-out, thinking I needed to be Cinderella because God knows my mother needs grandchildren. I'm a fuck. I'm a friend. Yeah I remember who they are. I'm enough. I'm enough. I'm just right.
Birds whistle at the window as we swirl into orgasm. Afterward, I leave him in a pile, run down the aisle, cupping what's left of Vera Wang to my tits, the wedding party's mouth all O's of shock, but I can see delight in the ones who are glad. Out into the shuddering light of the autumn afternoon. I hail a cab. Kick my bare feet up on the glass between me and the cab man.
"Drive," I say.
Erica: So first impressions of the story, I absolutely loved it. First time I read it, I'll be really honest. I don't need a story. This endeavor is new for me because I am not a erotic literature kind of gal. I am a whatever freclip you got on Pornhub or somebody else, that's all I need. So this was definitely different and I feel like this was a good entry story for us. Because it gave a good story, but it also-
Kenrya: That shit was hot.
Erica: Yeah, it was just really fucking hot. It was great stories, great scenarios. I loved it. However, it took me a minute to get exactly what was going on and by a minute, I mean I had to hear from Kenrya exactly what was happening in the story. Which made me love it even more.
Kenrya: As you know we just heard, it's role play, really when it comes down to it. I think very often when we think about role play, we think about the costumes you got tucked up in the closet. I have some of those costumes.
Erica: Girl. Costumes.
Kenrya: I don't really use mine, though. Not anymore. I think there's a bit of a lot going on so I can see how it could be a little bit difficult to track because she's like, "Today, I feel like this." And it's like okay bitch, but you was just something else yesterday.
Erica: Yeah, I'm like so is this dude just dropping in and out of her life every now and then?
Kenrya: That's what I think it was.
Erica: Does he just show up because, girl.
Kenrya: I think he just appears like Candyman.
Erica: The Ghost of Dicks Past. The Ghost of Pussy Past. So I have this term. I call it Ghost of Pussy Past. And essentially it's just old dick. Niggas you used to fuck with that just happen to pop back up in and out of your life like Casper. You know what? I just saw Us. These niggas tethered to the pussy. You know what, let me not say that.
Kenrya: Because that's scary.
Erica: That sounds like--
Kenrya: Like they going to murder the pussy with scissors.
Erica: That sounds Soul Ties and we don't need Crystal Pussy Twitter coming after us.
Kenrya: Fucking Crystal Pussy Twitter.
Erica: Okay, but yeah. It was just like I would fucking scream if I'm at work trying to meet with a client or do something work-like and the Ghost of Pussy Past pop up-
Kenrya: And put his hand in your pussy.
Erica: And let's be honest, there's a few ghosts if they popped up and put they hand in my pussy, I'd be like, "Well, hello. Let's see where this goes."
Kenrya: Not in the middle of a client meeting. That ain't for you?
Erica: Bitch, no. Because I am... you think I am expressive on this mic? Wait until I'm rocking another mic. There's no way in hell I would be able to do that, but nonetheless.
Kenrya: Hell no.
Erica: I really liked how she went through various levels in various periods in her life. But it took me a minute to understand exactly what was going on.
Kenrya: Yeah, so to me, it's like she's trying on different roles. It's essentially role play. I think so often when we think of role play, especially as it relates to sex, we think of costumes and shit. Which, I mean I had my costume period. I had my... okay, what do I have? I still have some, but I honestly don't use them anymore. It was a very short-lived period. I was trying to spice up some shit that I should have just let go.
Erica: And you know what, we find ourselves doing that, trying to spice up and add-
Kenrya: When you just need to tell that nigga to go.
Erica: Put some stank on some things that don't need no stank.
Kenrya: Right. So yeah. But I still have them. It's probably been a smooth 10 years since I put on a costume. And part of it is because I'm not in no shit that I got to spice up. My shit is extra hot all the time.
Erica: Yeah. And that's not to say that if you don't... if role play is your thing--
Kenrya: That that's the only way, exactly, exactly.
Erica: I feel like so often as women, we find ourselves in a relationship that's not working and we turn to, "What can I-" and I think it's important to do some self-reflection--
Kenrya: Keep it new.
Erica: But I think, we so often we turn to, "What's the latest trick I can do to show him, to prove to him, to wow him." And it's like, girl, if this ain't natural, then don't, don't try.
Kenrya: Right because a lot of times that looks like forcing it, right? It's a nigga that you probably shouldn't be with to begin with.
Erica: Exactly.
Kenrya: And if you can't have an actual conversation with him about what y'all need to do to make things great for both of y'all, like if you ain't cumming, or he not keeping it hard, maybe there's something else y'all need to talk about.
Erica: And that fucking fluffy unicorn costume ain't going to help. That's not it.
Kenrya: Bitch, you got a fluffy unicorn costume?
Erica: No, I do not have a fluffy unicorn costume. You know, I don't think I did too many of the costumes. I am comfortable with my body. I have no problem walking around naked. I have no problem being sexual. Something about costumes turn me into a fucking dork. I am like, "Meep, moop, meep, moop. I am a robot. I'm a baby dinosaur." I become a complete and utter dork when costumes are introduced.
Erica: So when I do the role playing, it's more like in the first scene, where we were... I talk a whole lot of shit during sex. So our role playing comes in when I'm just talking shit, as opposed to actual costumes. But what are your costumes?
Kenrya: I have a maid's costume.
Erica: Which is not fucking fun.
Kenrya: Aint nothing fun about that. But when I bought it, I was I don't know, 25, 26, living in an apartment by myself. I guess I thought that was sexy, but ain't shit sexy about cleaning up.
Erica: Ain't shit sexy about cleaning up because-
Kenrya: That's like my whole life now.
Erica: Exactly. When I think about cleaning up, I'm thinking of how quickly can I do it before I get to bed.
Kenrya: Yeah and ain't no special outfit for that shit.
Erica: Fuck no, I ain't getting bleach on these good pants.
Kenrya: But I do... When I got that costume, I also got a feather duster, and that shit-
Erica: The feather duster is good-
Kenrya: Because when you from behind, run that shit down your spine.
Erica: Titillating.
Kenrya: Wait, so this bitch think she can do ASMR.
Kenrya: She sends me random videos of herself eating fucking pickles and drumming her goddamn nails on-
Erica: I'll never post it on IG.
Kenrya: But she send them to me.
Erica: Because you special, bitch.
Kenrya: I'm special.
Erica: The feather duster comes in handy.
Kenrya: Yes. That's good. And then I have a police person costume. And here's the thing. Police are fine. That shit ain't sexy.
Erica: Not at all.
Kenrya: And the reality is most of the time when I think about police, I'm worried about my life and the people who I love.
Kenrya: And that don't really make me wet.
Erica: Even, now that you mention it, remember the Lil Wayne song Mrs. Officer?
Kenrya: Wait, that was two of our friends.
Erica: It was they song. They played it at their wedding.
Erica: You know who you are.
Kenrya: Yup.
Erica: Shout out to y'all.
Kenrya: And I still think of them every time I hear that-
Erica: Which is... However.
Kenrya: It's an abuse of power.
Erica: And it's just like there are so many more things we can do other than playing cops and robbers. That's not cute.
Kenrya: It's not, so yeah. So I don't use my costumes anymore. Well, but pieces of the costume, because I love a good restraint.
Erica: If you got some good handcuffs, yes bitch. However-
Kenrya: I need to get some better ones.
Erica: I found that when introducing handcuffs with black men is difficult because you pull out the handcuffs and they like, "No bitch, we ain't doing this." And I'm like, "Wait, no, not you, me. Tie me up." And then after more conversation, it becomes a thing.
Kenrya: So I too, enjoy a good handcuff.
Erica: I too, enjoy a good cuffing.
Kenrya: But I've never... I don't think they've ever assumed I was going to put them shits on them.
Erica: You know what-
Kenrya: They just put them shits on me and keep it moving.
Erica: Well, you know, this is also, "Meep, moop, meep, moop," Erica. It's like, what the fuck this robot dinosaur about to do.
Erica: Cuffs, I've found they're much better when you do restraints as opposed to cuffs. Because handcuffs are for play play. When you really into doing some restraint shit, get you a good restraint, the leather kind.
Kenrya: So wait, are they attached or can you... because my thing is I want to put them where you can spread across the bed.
Erica: So the pair that I have, they have the clips so you can attach-
Kenrya: You can attach them.
Erica: But also, they have a hook. So that you can run them through ropes and stuff.
Kenrya: I need to get those, okay.
Erica: Actually I have a friend... So I got a someone that I once dated-
Kenrya: Did you date him or did you just fuck him?
Erica: Well, we was just fucking.
Kenrya: Okay.
Erica: So you go into his house and he has a nice bed and it's really nice. And once you start looking, you be like, "Are those O-rings bolted to each corner of your bed?"
Kenrya: Oh, he's prepared.
Erica: Oh he was so prepared. This nigga fucking bolted O-rings to each corner of his bed and it's kind of in some you don't really see what's going on-
Kenrya: Until you really look close.
Erica: ... until you tied up and like, "Oh shit. That's how this nigga did it."
Kenrya: He's committed.
Erica: Really committed. And guess what?
Kenrya: What?
Erica: I'm about to be that committed. Because my next bedroom set, I've definitely been looking at like, "So how can we-"
Kenrya: Tie some shit onto it.
Erica: ... "whore this up?" Take it and just sprinkle a little ho on it.
Kenrya: It's important.
Erica: It's important to just-
Kenrya: Sprinkle a little ho on some shit.
Erica: It's like Frank's Hot Sauce. We put that shit on everything. Put a little on everything.
Kenrya: Yes. With the story, in my mind, she is stepping into different roles. She is trying on different versions of herself to try to figure out which one fits. So in the first one, which I don't agree with, but she associates femininity with a lack of power. She said she doesn't want to feel feminine. She doesn't want to be a girl, because she doesn't want to be taken. You and I kind of have that opposite situation going on. Where ain't nobody taking shit.
Erica: I give you.
Kenrya: But she's also 18 in that scene. So very often, we got to grow... shit, I had to grow into that. So it makes sense as an 18 year old. I had a little bit of a problem. It was interesting. Before he started trying to fuck her in the ass, he did pause and he was asking for-
Erica: For consent.
Kenrya: ... for consent again.
Erica: Which was great.
Kenrya: That was really good to see that. But then, once he started and she couldn't take it and she said, "Hey we should just stop," and he didn't and he kept pushing. Yes, okay she said she wanted it and it started to feel good. As somebody who has had a dick in her ass, nigga when I say stop, you stop.
Erica: Yeah, I hear you. And see this is where it gets really dicey. Because I actually very recently had a situation kind of similar to that. I was with a very determined individual who... see, it's hard, because it worked out.
Kenrya: I mean it worked out here, too, but it made me cringe a little.
Erica: We were doing it and there's no way to judge it or feel it out. And this is where the whole sexual assault thing becomes so... I don't want to call it the thing like it's something-
Kenrya: New or trendy.
Erica: ... some fucking game or some shit. But this is where it gets very difficult. Because sometimes it's hard to tell when a, "No," is. Because I fuck around all the time. But you know what, it worked because I did not use our safe word.
Kenrya: Oh, well okay. Well then you had a system set up, though.
Erica: I definitely have a system set up. But it was like one of them, "Ooh, I don't know. This ain't going to work."
Kenrya: And then it worked.
Erica: He was like, "Keep trying bitch. Keep bearing down." And it worked and sweet Jesus did the gates of the Lord open like my butt.
Kenrya: But see, having a safe word was part of your consent process and she was with a fucking stranger.
Erica: Very true, very true.
Kenrya: So I mean that part was a little tough for me. But she felt fine. We believe women and she said that she was cool, so it was fine.
Erica: And you know what was great? I like how it was very distinct periods in her life, because I feel like we've all been... I feel like at 18 was really when I started... no. So when I got into college was really when I started trying to kind of explore my sexuality. I mean you know I had sex in high school, but it was more-
Kenrya: In the back of somebody's car?
Erica: Bitch.
Kenrya: Just the tip.
Erica: I fucking lost my virginity on a waterbed.
Kenrya: Okay so wait, y'all. So Erica is my best friend. We've known each other since our junior year of college. I ain't never heard this story before. I think it's only appropriate that you tell it today.
Erica: Because we're talking about first times?
Erica: So I was in band. I was a little ashy little girl in band.
Kenrya: Wait, what did you play?
Erica: The flute. I was a flautist.
Kenrya: I knew this. We had to let the people know.
Erica: I played the flute. And I was actually so bad that my mama thought I was first chair, but the first chair was on the other side.
Kenrya: So you were last chair.
Erica: I was just like a bitch.
Kenrya: I mean you got to go to games.
Erica: Just... I was touching things.
Kenrya: Were you in marching band?
Erica: This was marching band. So there was this guy and he was in the marching band. I don't even fucking remember that nigga's name. But anyway.
Erica: So it's maybe spring... no, it was summer. Because you're preparing for the season or whatever. So we're all at somebody's house and we flirting and stuff. My dumb ass, nigga smiled too hard. No. I will not judge myself.
Kenrya: That's right.
Erica: Kenrya shot me a look. So I was just... I wasn't ready. You know you in a place where a little rock-biting nigga smile at you. And you're like, "Oh, I like how that tooth hang out his mouth when he eat." I shouldn't have done it. But anyway.
Kenrya: It's part of your experience.
Erica: So he's smiling. The light was hitting that tooth.
Kenrya: It's like gleaming, ding!
Erica: So we go in the back to his homeboy's room. Was it his homeboy's or his homeboy's mom? I don't know. But we was like in the back and we get on the fucking waterbed. Okay first-
Kenrya: What year was this?
Erica: Fucking like-
Kenrya: '97, '98?
Erica: '97, '98. So like '97. You know he had a waterbed so it couldn't have been the mama because if you are an adult-
Kenrya: A waterbed is not cool.
Erica: So anyway. We go in the back and there's this fucking waterbed. So we start fooling around. It is a fucking waterbed. With sex, the most important thing about sex is leverage.
Erica: That's why niggas take off they socks, they put them little hospital joints on so you get the grip-
Kenrya: Need some traction.
Erica: You need some traction. Do you not need to be floating around-
Kenrya: Plus he was probably very new, too.
Erica: And don't nobody know what you doing, so it was the fucking worst, most awkward shit. And then what makes it even worse.
Erica: A nigga walks in.
Kenrya: I'm sorry.
Erica: We was in there like... Because look, I've been walked in on-
Kenrya: Were y'all even like naked or anything?
Erica: I've been walked in on multiple times, and I am like, "Look, you caught a bit of this. Bitch, take notes."
Kenrya: Right.
Erica: This time, it was like he walked in and was like, "Hey." And I was like... I don't even remember if I was naked.
Kenrya: I feel like when you're young like that-
Erica: I probably wasn't. He just open, spaces.
Kenrya: Yeah. With somebody people room and shit.
Erica: It was the fucking worst. Primarily because one, we didn't know what we was doing and two, we didn't have fucking leverage. You need traction. You need to be pushing off of things and we were two little ashy ass kids floating in a sea of cheap ass 12 count, 1-ply ass polyester sheets. It was just disgusting. And this is also when I tell little girls about having sex, I'm like, "Girl wait because-"
Kenrya: You deserve so much more.
Erica: You deserve a better story other than fucking rock-biter on a fucking waterbed in somebody house. Like, girl.
Kenrya: Since everybody want to podcast these days, they could at least be thinking about how they might have to tell that story one day.
Erica: Exactly. So I've had a chance to lose my virginity a few more times after that and it was delightful.
Kenrya: Delightful. So yeah. I like that she is different people at different times. And you can see her growth. But also that she called herself out in that last one, right? She felt like a bride, but she only felt like a bride because her mama was forcing her. And I love that-
Erica: That is some transformational dick. That dick was like... It knocked some sense in her.
Kenrya: I don't want to give him that much credit.
Erica: And I was just about to say, "Men don't think that you got transformational." Your dick ain't that magical. What happens is you just-
Kenrya: She remembered herself.
Erica: ... knock a little piece of her into place.
Erica: It was more her. Your dick was helpful, but you know.
Kenrya: It was an assist.
Erica: Yeah, it was an assist.
Kenrya: But she figured that shit out.
Erica: I would have used a sports metaphor, but I know nothing about it.
Kenrya:
That's a sports assist, like in basketball.
Erica:
Where they like throw something and catch and be like ‘boop’.
I'm going to go ahead and say no.
Okay, excuse me. Whatever.
I love that she got there. Not only did she bounce. We never found out what the nigga’s name was she was supposed to marry because nigga don't matter. And I think if this had been... I mean, this would never be a romantic comedy, but if it had been a movie, she would have walked out hand-in-hand with this nigga or hit the altar and they would have gotten married or some bullshit-
Bullshit.
But she said, "I left him in a pile on the floor." And I was like, "Yes bitch." It was all I could do not to yell that as I was reading it. And it's not because I don't like men. I love men. But that it wasn't about him.
It was about her. And how she found herself.
He wasn't saving her. She was saving herself.
Erica: So I actually really loved this. Thank you for the pick, Kenrya, because this was a good starter. Thank you for getting us wet.
Kenrya: Ooh, I like it. So I think that since this is our first episode and we just talked a little bit about your first time having sex-
Erica: On a fucking waterbed.
... on a waterbed, we'll save my first time story for another time. But, this was also Josephine's first time doing something.
What what... no talk. I'm going to give you the background.
Okay cool. It was her first time having anal sex. Yes, what what in the butt. So wait, she sings this shit all the time. First of all, she don't even know where it came from.
Yeah, I don't. I just sing it because it just makes... Isn't it a great little ditty?
It was a viral video though. Yes, just like that.
What what in the butt.
We make songs for everything.
We do, a lot. But she also sings it at fucking inappropriate times. I had to have a colonoscopy.
Well there are lots of times when things are going in your butt. It's not that it's inappropriate times, it's the appropriate time.
Bitch, I was recovering-
It's not like I'm singing it at like bar mitzvahs.
I was still under anesthesia, still coming out-
And that's when everyone's the most fun.
... still foggy.
You should appreciate a good song.
And this bitch called me singing What What in the Butt.
And I sang it at mine.
You did. At least it was equal opportunity.
We sing it when we discuss things in the butt. Because what what, in the butt.
That's what's up.
Tell me about your first time.
Okay. Unfortunately, my first time with anal was not fantastic. So I was in a situation that I was trying to force to work, just like Josephine with her wedding situation. But I waited way too long to walk away from that. But in the course of it, this nigger kept trying to get me to do anal. And I just wasn't really comfortable because reality was I didn't even like him that much by that time.
Here's my thing. As someone that does do anal I don't... I mean, I like it.
Yeah, I do too.
But I also really hate it when guys-
Pressure you for that shit.
... use pressure like, "Ooh, I want to try it. I want to try it. I want to try it." Like bro.
Chill. It's my body. We'll do it at some point-
I will give you the privilege-
... but why does it have to be some big huge thing?
But so he kept pressuring me for it and finally one day, talk about spicing shit up. I was like, "All right, we can try." And so, you know, the lube, the whatever. But for me, I have to be... Like yeah, I can have one-night stands. I have plenty. I still have to want it. It doesn't have to be an emotional connection so much. I got to really want to fucking do it and I didn't want to do it.
So he attempted. It was a big dick. Which makes things more difficult.
Note of the day, if you got a big dick, don't be asking for too much anal. Because it takes a pro. You got a nice smedium dick? Even a small dick. I appreciate a small dick.
In the butt.
If you know what you're doing.
Yeah, yeah. No problem. So I didn't really want to do it. So he tried and it hurt. And I was like, "Fuck. No. Stop." And so that was it. That's the extent of my first anal experience.
Girl when they be trying and it don't work... I did not understand the expression, "Seeing stars," until I had a nigga, 'accidentally,' and I mean this in air quotes, ram it up my butt. Not even ram it up my butt. Try to get it up my butt. Bitch, I literally-
Ain't no accidental about that shit.
... was like fucking Bugs Bunny. On my stomach, with stars-
Circling around your head?
Stars and birds circling around my head. That shit is not fun.
No, it's not.
So my first time doing it... I like trying new things. I consider myself a try-sexual. I will try anything once, except for scat play. You are not shitting on me, I am not shitting on you. Other than that, bitch we can try.
They got all these weird ass... No, we are, but interesting names for that shit. So we-
As my granny said, "Wait-"
No, but there's like a Cleveland Steamer or some.
Yeah, that's when you... nevermind.
No, tell us what it is.
So I think a Cleveland Steamer is when you shit on they chest or something like that.
But I'm like why y'all got to bring my city into this shit? And then I heard about-
Well it is Cleveland.
Fuck you bitch.
Why wouldn't they? I mean y'all make a lot of chili, right?
No, bitch we don't eat chili.
Oh that's Cincinnati, my bad.
Yes. You done mixed up the Cs in Ohio.
Same difference, but okay.
Not the same, whatever. It's like 5.5 hours away. Whatever. That's not for me. But one thing that we always say on this show is that we never yuck anyone's yum.
Yuck anyone's yum. So if you like it, that's good.
I mean, we want to hear about it, honestly.
Yeah, if that's what you do... Side note. Y'all will get lots of my granny stories. So my granny told me about... first we were talking about Donald Trump. And she told me how she's convinced that-
Did you really just say his name?
I'm sorry. 45. She told me that she's convinced that 45 has piss tapes. Why? Because she said she talked to a real-life ho. And that real-life ho told her that these men take them out and they give them all this food. They give them this rich, good food and feed them and get them good and drunk and take them back to hotels and pay the hos to piss on them and shit on them.
My granny told me this. So first, it's Granny. Two, it was a real live whore.
So we trust whores.
So this story is just gold-certified. That is exactly what happens. FYI.
You don't even go ask the homey in Google. Now you know.
Now you know. Granny and a real live whore. She was like, "She went to whore school. Certified, stamped whore." So my story about anal.
Okay so first time I tried it I was on vacation. I mean I'd been wanting to do it for a while. So first time on vacation with this guy and I was on my period. I think I was a little yeasty. This nigga didn't-
You needed another hole.
He flew me out and my mouth was tired and shit. And so I was like, well-
Might as well.
... might as well.
Get the lube.
Jaws getting tired. Might as well try a little something something. And it was... I'm not super experienced, but every time I've tried it thus far, you just got to have willpower.
And lube.
The right kind of lube. Silicone-based.
Silicone-based lube. You need something thick.
Do not water in it. Spit ain't it.
Ooh, because he just used spit in the story and that's like nigga that's not enough.
I was like this is definitely poetic license. So we will do a whole... I feel like we need to talk about... I research everything. So we need to talk about different lubes and what's better for what and that kind of thing. But for anal, you need something thick. You need something silicone-based. And also, when you're doing it up the butt, you done committed. This is like us with this podcast. We done committed to go on the record as lifelong hos.
It's fine.
When you do anal, you just got to commit. Unless we taking showers and wiping shit off... I mean you need to wipe shit off. You need to commit to we just doing anal tonight. Don't be thinking you going to swap it in and out of places. Because that makes a very angry-
I swap, but we go, well no, you got to go-
... very angry coo pappy.
You got to go wash the whole situation before you reenter.
So you got to plan for a break.
Or start vaginally then go anal.
Anyway. So we had been on vacation and mouth got tired. I was like, let me give this nigga something else to you know. He flew a bitch out.
He flewed you out?
I got flewed out. Tosses hair. So we are at it and the first couple... It hurt like hell. So when you doing it, you got to push down like you trying to poop out. You got to be very comfortable with your body and where you are. Don't try to do it after y'all went to the Melting Pot.
Yeah, you don't want to be gassy and shit. That's not.
No big fondue dates before you do this.
Yeah, you push out like you're trying to poop, it opens the hole so they can get in.
And then it just kind of... like in the story. Just something, bam, something happens.
I think the head has to get all the way in first. I feel like once that's in, it's a little easier to get the rest in. It's like a ring of fire.
I feel like someone that's really experienced with this is listening to it, laughing at us.
Bitch, I just open it up and we go. Yeah, but it takes time.
But it's a very rewarding experience.
It is. So I'll say for me, although my first experience was shitty, the second time-
No pun intended.
Ah, you smart bitch. The second time I wanted it. I was with someone who I actually really liked. And it was a medium dick. But in the best way.
So you were telling me about a little vibrator or something?
Two things. One, it helped because he really knew what he was doing. So his first thing was he needed to have me cum first vaginally. So first we fucked and I came-
Everything loose and gushy.
Exactly. So we did that. And then, I have this vibrator that's like a little egg but it's on a stick almost. So it's a G-spot stimulator. So we put that in and pushed it up against the front wall. So now, you getting vibration and all the stuff going from the inside and then he came in from the outside. Yes, there was a little ring of fire situation, but because it wasn't huge, once we got past that, shit was amazing.
So I have a little butt plug. It's a little vibrating butt plug-
Oh yeah, I got one of those too.
... It's not huge. But that has been helpful in kind of... You need to be... Like I said, I research everything. I have steps for everything. Sex, especially anal play, is not... Get the steps in mind, get it down. But it really needs to be an organic process. Just feel things out. It's helpful when everything is just loose. So sometime, its very helpful. I mean like yes. If you're anything like me, do your research, read, all that. But once you got it in your head, just kind of let it go.
So the third person that I have had anal with was... That's a big dick. And it took us three tries... maybe four tries. By the last time, we kind of had a system. So we used an anal plug first. Once we got that all the way in there, things are kind of opened up. And then he was able to come in... We took it out. And he was able-
It's like when you're feeding a baby. Take the pacifier out, shove the titty in their mouth.
That's literally what we had to do. So we were able to get 75% of the dick in, and we was at 50% the time before that. So that primed the situation and got everything a little more open and then once we got in, it was good.
A delight.
So we really had to kind of do it in stages.
You're like, "Well, tonight is 75% night."
Literally, we worked... because it's something that I like and it's something that he likes and because we had great communication, we were able to figure out our little plan.
Communication is so key.
Our little sexy plan.
I say this all the time. Especially to guys I'm fucking. I'm like, "Look, if you are able to put your face in my pussy, the least you can do is be able to talk to me about your wants and needs. Now this is Erica you're talking to, so I may not give a fuck about your wants, but-"
But at least you're able to say it.
Yeah. It's important. It's so important to just communicate with the person you're having sex with. People be like, "I don't want to say that to him."
Well you don’t want to fuck that nigga.
But didnt you just have your face on his dick? Like make that work!
But that was my first time with anal. And this is our first episode of The Turn On podcast.
I'm doing a youthful dance.
She is.
The one where they throw the hand in the air, but it doesn't look right.
That's not a real, yeah.
That's fine.
You don't even know.
I don't, to be honest.
So it could be.
Anyway. Welcome, thank you for joining us.
This has been the first episode of The Turn On with your lovely host Erica.
And Kenrya, that's my name.
Killer Ken.
That is also my name.
So welcome, thank you for joining us and we will see you again soon.
Until next time, we are two hos, making it clap.
Making it clap.
This episode was produced by your lovely hosts, Erica and Kenrya and edited by B'lystic. The theme song is from Brazy. Now listen. Every five star review posted on Apple Podcasts between now and July 31st 2019 will be entered into a raffle to win a copy of one of the five books we read on the show. We are giving away five books. Just post your review and email a screenshot to theturnonpodcast@gmail.com to enter. And please, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app, follow us on Twitter @theturnonpod, and Instagram @theturnonpodcast and find links to books, transcripts, guest info, and other fun stuff at theturnonpodcast.com.
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East Fork
The Samin Nosrat x East Fork Collection Is The Ceramics Collab You Didn't Know You Needed
You may know Samin Nosrat as a chef, the author of New York Times best-selling book Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking, or from the Netflix-streamed documentary series based on said book (but probably, all three). From now on, though, you'll also recognize her as a ceramics designer, thanks to the new collaboration between Nosrat and pottery brand East Fork.
Now available for pre-order, the just-launched collection is named Pinto after what East Fork dubs "a subtle shape-shifting brownish pink" that each piece is made of. And, as you'd expect from both Nosrat and East Fork, it's simple, earthy, and fits right into the rest of the brand's understated hues.
The chef described the process of developing and naming the glaze in an Instagram post, explaining that the collaboration was a "dream journey" that happened over the course of the last year. "And so, may I humbly present to you: PINTO!!!!!!" she wrote in the caption. "It began with shots of my favorite apricot foxgloves in the garden and over time shifted towards the burnished terra cotta bean pots I love to bring home from Mexico. The color fits in beautifully with all of the neutrals in my kitchen and food looks just terrific on it."
The author then went on to explain that, more importantly, the collection will donate 10% of sales to Acta Non Verba: Youth Urban Farm Project, an organization in Oakland that aims to address issues of food justice, create safe outdoor spaces for children and families, and improve young people's understanding of nutrition.
The new collaboration, comprised of several types of dishes and running from $14 to $176, is anticipated to sell out quickly, according to the brand. (Not surprising, considering the label is known for its constantly out-of-stock mug.) However, East Fork explains in another Instagram post that, while this is the case, you shouldn't stress. "This color, along with Eggshell, Morel, Amaro, and Panna Cotta, will be available through April."
Regardless, with a lineup this beautiful, it's probably best not to wait. Start browsing the new launches below, and head over to East Fork's site to place your pre-orders now.
We only include products that have been independently selected by The Zoe Report's editorial team. However, we may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article.
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Breakfast Bowl in Pinto
Dinner Plate in Pinto
Bitty Bowl in Pinto
Juice Cup in Pinto
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Mango's New Homeware Collection Is Launching Soon — Here's What To Expect
Home Upgrades For Your Zodiac Sign — As Recommended By A Top Astrologer
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10 Bedroom Trends Interior Designers Predict Will Be Huge In 2021
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With election delayed, levy uncertain, Big Walnut changes focus
PAUL COMSTOCK
The fate of Big Walnut Local Schools’ operating levy will be up in the air indefinitely as Ohio and the country push through the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Postponement of Ohio’s March 17 primary election – one of many efforts enacted to slow the spread of the virus – meant in-person voters didn’t have a chance to consider the 5.45-mill operating levy, designed to replace a levy first passed in 2010.
If approved, the levy would cost homeowners $167 annually per $100,000 of property valuation – the same rate currently collected by the expiring levy, said Superintendent Angie Hamberg.
District treasurer Jeremy Buskirk said the continuing substitute levy would allow the district to gain additional revenue from newly constructed property each year.
That’s important, Hamberg said, because the district’s enrollment has grown 32% in the past decade.
But while Hamberg agreed elections are important she said she and other district leaders understand “tough decisions” are being made and support the state’s leaders.
“The need still exists for our schools, but the more people who can vote – and who can do so safely – the better,” she said. “We will wait to see what decision is made on how the election will proceed, then will continue to educate our community on our need for this operating levy, which is 12% of our current budget.
“At this time,” Hamberg said, “our main focus is on inspiring and guiding our students, families and community members during these unprecedented events.”
The decision to cancel the election – made late March 16 by Ohio Department of Health director Dr. Amy Acton and allowed early March 17 by the Ohio Supreme Court – was backed by the Ohio School Boards Association, Buckeye Association of School Administrators and Ohio Association of School Business Officials.
“Since day one, the governor has been more concerned with saving lives,” said Rick Lewis, chief executive officer of the school boards association. “Our association wants to support the governor as much as possible. He has displayed courageous leadership from the beginning.”
Closing schools and canceling the election are disruptive to Ohio public schools, Lewis said, but, “there is so much uncertainty. ... Certainly, these are unprecedented times that call for some flexibility and sacrifices.”
An overall goal, he said, is to return Ohio’s education system to normal as soon as can be managed.
Across the state, he said, school boards and local district officials are at work developing contingency and implementation plans for their districts.
It is too soon to say, Lewis said, how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect annual standardized tests mandated by the state.
“We need as much flexibility as the governor, the legislature and the Ohio Department of Education can give us,” he said – adding his association is likely to lobby for that help.
Buskirk said the Delaware County auditor has certified Big Walnut’s levy at an effective millage rate of 5.45 mills, the same as the expiring levy.
He said the 2010 issue was a 7.5-mill emergency levy calculated to provide $4.9 million annually.
When it expired, he said, it was replaced by a 2015 emergency levy at 6.9 mills that also provided $4.9 million annually. The March issue is calculated to collect $5.3 million a year, he said.
Hamberg said the district appreciates the voters’ approval of the two levies that preceded the upcoming ballot issue, which the district needs.
“We are fortunate to live in a community that supports its schools,” she said.
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All 48 European Countries, Ranked by Food/Drink
By Kevin Alexander, and Liz Childers
Jennifer Bui
As most of our stories do, this began as an argument. Liz was espousing the virtues of Georgian food, which I had summarily dismissed, and then, during the following geeky discussion of random countries' cuisines, we began to wonder how each part of Europe stacked up against the others.
And so we dug into the countries (between us, we’ve visited 39 of 48 on the list) and came up with rules: the biggest factor had to be the indigenous cuisine (in other words, Ireland doesn’t get extra credit just because Dublin has a spectacular Indian restaurant), the food and drink culture within its cities and towns, and the variety that exists within each place. Sure, some countries may cook up one thing extraordinarily well, but what else can they do? As my Grandfather used to say, just because you can juggle doesn’t mean you can dance. Gastronomically speaking, we want the places that can juggle AND dance. And maybe cook too.
As with anything that exists on the Internet, we will have missed some dishes or failed to point out a key component in blood soup or made horrible Hungary puns. And we apologize and trust you will keep us honest in the comments. But until then, strap in, because you are about to go on a whirlwind culinary tour. Maybe try and avoid the scurvy grass.
[Editor's note: These are the countries in Europe, according to the CIA World Factbook.]
48. Vatican City
The one restaurant in Vatican City quickly puts an end to the rumor that you can only eat at Communion, and Rome is sitting there, right outside, waiting with fresh cacio e pepe, but, still... the country has one restaurant. Give Pope Francis some options!
47. Faroe Islands
If you get tired of eating skerpikjøt, they have something called scurvy grass, “whose sour leaves can compensate for the lack of fresh vegetables.”
Shutterstock / Jennifer Bui
46. Montenegro
While they do have Njeguška pršuta, which is essentially their version of prosciutto, and is delicious, they’re also big fans of not-so-delicious clear fish soups and smoked bleak, which sounds like a depressing murder mystery, but is actually a fish in the carp family. UNLESS THAT’S JUST WHAT THE REAL MURDERERS WANT YOU TO THINK!
The food here is good! French and Spanish cuisine. Problem is -- it’s all imported, and not their own original food, so... you don’t get credit for that.
44. Monaco
If you could eat untaxed income, Monaco would be a lot higher on this list. But you can’t, so Monaco is not very high on this list.
43. Liechtenstein
I went to this country in 2007 to get the fancy fake passport stamp they make available. And then I ate Thai food. And while Liechtenstein is lovely, mostly all of their food -- save hafalaaban (soup with ham and cornmeal dumplings!) -- comes from other countries, and so we must invoke a partial Andorra clause.
We really wanted to put Ukraine higher, because we’re full of compassion what with all of the problems with Russia, but all that jellied meat and fermented rye bread kvass and sour milk drinking... we just can’t. I’m sorry.
41. Kosovo
In the food and drinks section of BeinKosovo.com, under traditional food, there is nothing. Same for drinks. On another site, they point out that people in Kosovo now eat French toast. But they seem to have burek, flija, and all sorts of spinach pies, and Šarski cheese is relatively famous, so we’ll just assume that the web admin for BeinKosovo just got lazy updating the site.
Westender / Jennifer Bui
The land of frozen water’s cuisine was made famous by an episode of Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations, where he has a very hard time eating that fermented shark. But that’s not all those Icelanders have to dine on! Feast your eyes and mouth on minke whale or air-dried fish & butter... or, um, puffin. And then wash it all down with their unsweetened schnapps beverage Brennivin, Einstök pale ale in cool bottles, and late-night dogs from that one famous hot dog stand often frequented by Americans on bachelor parties.
39. Estonia
As they say, “come for the Baltic dwarf herring, stay for the smoked eel and sprats.”
38. Luxembourg
First off, they do make their own wine and have several breweries, so golf-clap for that. But no golf-claps for basically just eating German, French, and Belgian foods, even if they are delicious.
37. Malta
Off the Southern tip of Italy, somewhat close to Tunisia, you would think the flavors of the Mediterranean would push this small island nation up, at least past most of the Eastern European guys. But, for whatever reason, Malta insists on making things like fish pie and filling pastries with mushy peas.
36. Moldova
Quick, try and find Moldova on a map! Did you say right between Southwestern Ukraine and Romania?!? Man, you’re good, so come get your prize: jellied chicken. Or if you don’t want that, maybe you’ll go for mămăligă, essentially the Moldovan polenta, or lots of goat cheese or delicious chicken noodle soup (zeamă de găină). We prefer that to their other favorite: ciorba de burta, aka beef tripe sour cream soup.
35. Lithuania
You’re getting a lot of the traditional Eastern European favorites here: rye breads, potato dumplings, cold beet soup, BLOOD SOUP, plus so many things made from potatoes and mushrooms, and a somewhat strange fascination with sour things -- sour cream butter, sour cheese, etc. Points are awarded, though, for their willingness to make all sorts of buns, pancakes, and smoked meats. And for creating NBA basketball players Arvydas Sabonis and Šarūnas Marčiulionis.
34. Romania
I wish I could just say Romanians eat blood because Dracula is totally real and absolutely from here IT EVEN SAYS IT ON THEIR WEBSITE. But they actually have a culinary mish-mash of Turkish, Saxon, and Hungarian influences combined with a very healthy agro culture -- thanks in no small part to the fact that Romania is still developing -- meaning paprika and sausages and local cheeses, like the feta-esque urdă. Also, so many sour soups. So many. Everything gets washed down with plum brandy and wine -- Romania locks in as the 10th largest wine producer in the world -- and, also, maybe blood.
33. Norway
Yes, we know Nordic food is so hot right now. But I’m sorry, and maybe I’m not very popular or cool, but I just don’t love dried lamb’s ribs steamed over birch branches or lutefisk or stockfish or eating a lamb’s head with the eyeballs too. I’m also not a giant fan of eating sweet brown cheese for breakfast or drinking a lot of aquavit. But before I’m fully denied legal entry into the land of amazing trolls and very comfortable sweaters, I do dig the fact that they LOVE pølse, aka hot dogs (even though they were introduced to them by the Danes), and think it’s quite charming that they sometimes put them in flat potato bread called lompe, which essentially makes it look like everyone is eating hot dogs in tortillas.
32. Slovenia
Despite having to constantly tell people, “No, no, you’re thinking of Slovakia,” the Slovenians get points for having three wine regions, making delicious local prosciutto (kraški pršut), and putting all sorts of fillings in struklji, or dough rounds. And if you go to Lake Bled, everyone will FREAK OUT if you don’t try the Bled cream cake at Hotel Park, aka kremna rezina, which is a vanilla custard cream cake that actually sounds quite delicious.
31. Slovakia
The rest of the world should go ahead and adopt Slovakia’s national dish, bryndzové halušky is made of potato dumplings and bacon and a soft, salty cheese, which yes, just sounds like an even better version of poutine. If Slovaks preferred their hriatô, which is made of damn bacon, bacon fat, honey, and booze, to their true love of sour milk, then we’d love this place even more.
The country’s tourism website introduces its gastronomy game with a story about how, during the Serbian Empire in the 1300s, every meal in the palace was eaten with pure-gold utensils. Which is weird, but maybe spit-roasted game and strudels and cornmeal-potato-feta polenta just tastes better with a hint of gold mixed in. We wouldn’t know. We’re not that fancy. We DO like specialty beef prosciutto though.
29. Belarus
Belarus boasts the American lumberjack diet for Europe: all the meat and potatoes. Which is great, but there’s only so many potato dishes (and, truly, they have a lot!) and sausages and pork stews you can get into before you feel like you’re on a Hungry-Man diet.
28. Latvia
My only time in Latvia involved wandering around bogs in Kemeri National Park, watching crazy hunter-types look for red deer, boar, and wolves. I was very nervous, but the meal that night of smoked boar was delicious. They also had some pretty incredible honey cakes, pumpkin pancakes, and many shots of Riga Black Balsam, which was a really bitter herbal liqueur that you eventually grow to love. So yes, my specific trip colors my opinion of a country that is also deep into cabbage soup, but it’s certainly enough to push them into the top 30.
27. Finland
Lingonberry jam is EVERYWHERE. I think they might actually stamp it into your passport when you get to Finland. They’ve also got weird stuff like kalakukko (fish pie baked in a rye bread), nakkikastike (hot dog sauce, using onions and frankfurters over boiled potatoes), so many porridges, and leipäjuusto, or bread cheese. It feels a little bit like a more spartan form of Swedish cuisine, just covered in lingonberries.
26. Albania
Albania’s another country with really excellent Mediterranean food: stuffed eggplant, fig preserves, yogurt, sauteed lamb, delicious, salty cheese, buckets of olives, fresh-caught fish. Sound like Greece? Or Turkey? Yep, that’s the issue. But still, it’s great.
In lieu of making hilariously subtle vodka and caviar jokes, we implore you read our dear friend Andy Kryza’s piece on the eight essential Russian foods, and then come back for the vodka and caviar.
They’ve got their very own breed of jelly donuts that’re made with extra egg and sugar and have custard fillings, meaning they’re way more delicious and fatty than what you’re used to. But, then, Poland's also into all those sour soups.
23. Macedonia
The land of those heavy weapons that knights used to carry around has some damn fine moves, including the delicious, but impossible to say pastrmajlija (essentially fried dough topped with cubed, salted meat), ajvar (like a roasted pepper dip), and tavče gravče (beans cooked in a skillet). Their wines -- especially from the Tikves area -- are no joke either.
22. Czech Republic
While living here in the mid-aughts, I tired rather quickly of the traditional roasted pork knuckle and potato dumpling meal. And I could only eat so many smažený sýr fried cheese sandwiches with mayo. What I didn’t tire of, however, was enjoying some of the best beer I’ve ever had (from one of the 60+ breweries in the country), and then stumbling to the sausage stands to get německé klobásky v housce, which is a sandwich made up of five small sausages and topped with mustard, fried onion, and cherished love. Now if everyone would stop trying to push that dish with beef sirloin in cream sauce, the Czechs could keep moving up.
21. Bosnia and Herzegovina
In addition to having the most fun name to say in Europe, B&H has the boldest cup of caffeine on the continent and a social culture that’s centered around it. Bosanska kafa -- Bosnian coffee, which is similar to Turkish coffee -- is ground finer than espresso, and the tiny cup is bold, thick, and incredibly rich. Meeting a friend for coffee takes hours, and, well, you can’t not drink it here. For having such a unique way of socializing, Bosnia gets points. They lose points for all that grilled lamb, lamb and beef sausages, cheese-filled burek, and baklava, which is really delicious, but is even more similar to Turkish cuisine than perhaps even their coffee.
20. Cyprus
The Cypriots are the sorcerers behind the most mind-boggling dairy product: halloumi. But besides that cheese that JUST WON’T MELT, the specialties are really just the best of Turkish and Greek foods, like keftedes (fried meatballs!), koupepia (you know them as dolma at that Greek pizza spot your parents always took you to), and hummus (... hummus), which we love but it’s just not enough.
The official website of Sweden declares that back in the “golden age of home baking” coffee parties “turned into orgies of sweet yeast breads, small cookies, cookies with fillings, pastries and cakes.” Also, like that’s not enough, they basically brag about how every Swede eats the equivalent of 316 cinnamon buns every year. So go, have a cinnamon bun orgy, squeeze in a little time with the gravlax and fried Swedish pancakes, and politely excuse your now-chubbier self when the grog and schnapps come out.
18. Ireland
Once you’re done making your potato jokes, just know that any place that does great corned beef, shepherd’s pie, steak & Guinness pie, potato leek soup, fish & chips, delicious boxtys (potato pancakes), essential cheddar cheeses, Dublin coddle filled with sausage, back bacon, and potato, and can wash it all down with the most famous stout and whiskeys in the world PLUS REALLY GOOD TEA, deserves to be in the top 20. Oh, and if that doesn’t do it for you, they’ve got a line of biscuits that are called USA. SYNERGY.
17. The Netherlands
Dutch pancakes are legendary. Dutch cheeses -- like Gouda and Edam -- are slightly less legendary, but nonetheless famous. They eat stroopwafel cookies, put chocolate sprinkles (aka hagelslag) on bread for some reason, and deep-fry meatballs and serve them with mustard. They dip fries in mayo. They have a crazy-extensive Indonesian food scene, stemming from when Indonesia was a Dutch colony. They have famous beers (Heineken, Amstel, Grolsch, Skol, etc.), and somewhat famous gin (genever). They eat more licorice than anywhere else in the world, which seems like a crazy fact to know. And they might move even higher, if they didn’t also love soused herring with pickles and raw onion so damn much.
16. Austria
Dig into a plate of wienerschnitzel and a stein of Viennese lager and ponder how you could do that while also listening to Beethoven’s "Ninth Symphony" without the country that is definitely not Germany, but speaks German and is also really into beer and sausages. They’ve also got the sexy, lattice-topped, currant preserve-filled Linzer torte. But then the rest is far too similar to Germany, which means its delicious but... the same.
15. Denmark
They did it, friends. They were the ones who started the New Nordic Cuisine trend. They are the ones who you can blame for seeing things like rødgrød (thickened stewed fruit), sødsuppe (fruit soup), and smorrebrod (open-faced sandwiches) in cool neighborhoods with fixie bikes and people in slim-fitting chambray work shirts all over the US. They have what is considered one of the best restaurants in the world in Noma, and many other Michelin-starred spots. And while Carlsberg dominates their macro-beer scene, they also gave us Mikkeller, one of our favorite beer brewers in the world. Plus, they seem to have introduced hot dogs to everyone else in the Nordic world. So yeah, they’re doing pretty well.
14. Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s motto is “unity makes strength,” and nothing makes you stronger than a love of grilled meats (kebapche) and moussaka. Kids eat sandwiches filled with lyutenitsa relish and sirene cheese, adults eat some sort of tripe soup that seems alarming, and everyone eats shopska salata, comparable in simplicity and perfection to the Greek version, plus once you’re done with your salad, you can eat tons of greasy, flaky pastries. It’s like if the foods of Russia, Italy, Greece, and Turkey all had a somewhat hard-to-picture orgy. And despite the weird visual, trust me, that’s not a bad thing.
13. United Kingdom
Admittedly, the UK gets a bad rap for its food, but this is a nation that breaks for elevenses AND high tea like the goddamn civilized, society that it is. And unapologetically calls the morning tea break elevenses. They run the Scotch and gin game and arguably have one of the greatest beer bar cultures in the world. They take the thick, rich clotted cream for breakfast, have made sheep stomachs craveable for centuries, and throw together rarebit that can make the cheese-loving Swiss jealous. Also, fish and chips.
12. San Marino
Let’s be clear about the best thing happening here: San Marino is the SECOND country that’s located INSIDE Italy. The teensy place is in the Emilia-Romagna region -- the place where prosciutto and Parmesan and Bolognese come from -- so it’s surrounded by really amazing food. The second best in the world, actually. But unlike boring, wine-hoarding Vatican City, San Marino has its own food culture independent from, but similar to all that jazz. They’ve got a special drying style that San Marino’s pigs go through, which produces extra-sweet prosciutto. Also, there’s passatelli, the pasta made with flour, egg, lemon zest, and Parm that’s cooked in broth. Also the Torta Tre Monti, which you can also call Torta de San Marino because the layers of wafers and hazelnut cream and chocolate dreams ARE ONLY MADE HERE. SM’s also cooking all the lasagna and red sauce and minestrone of its Italian neighbors, but they can sip four of their own vino varietals or Oro dei Goti, their own award-winning Moscato. Be ashamed of your comparative culinary autonomy, Mr. Pope.
11. Greece
So much meze. Feta. Olives. Baklava. Olive oil. Honey. Moussaka. Tzatziki. Gyros. Souvlaki. Lemon potatoes. Spanakopita. A salad that is delicious and mostly associated with Moms opting for a sensible lunch. A style of yogurt that now makes up nearly half of America’s market share. A kind of pizza that dominates suburban Boston and my childhood. Those candy bars with sesame seeds. I could go on and on, but the point is this: Greek food -- despite being somewhat typical for Americans -- is vastly underrated. It’s flavorful and rich, but doesn’t rely too much on any one focus, as you can tell from that annoying list I made a few sentences above. Their anise-flavored aperitif ouzo, on the other hand, is not my cup of booze.
10. Hungary
I am a weak-willed man, and so it’s taking all of my feeble willpower to not make “Are you Hungary yet?” puns. I visited Hungary by myself a couple of years ago, and spent the entire trip sitting by myself at various taverns, reading weird Northern Irish novels, and taking down bowl after bowl of goulash, and chicken paprikash, turos csusza (which is essentially cheese noodles made with bacon), rántott sajt (fried cheese), and liptai túró, which is like their version of pimento cheese, and tastes like small spicy angels are resting in your mouth. The beauty of their cuisine is that so much of it is stewed, braised, and -- with their generous paprika seasoning -- offers up just the right amount of spice. It just feels like everything they make is the best kind of comfort food. And yes, it’s making me very Hungary right now.
Portugal may be piggybacked to Spain, but it manages to avoid the culinary shadow of its much larger neighbor. Yes, they share coastal traits -- SO MUCH SALTED COD -- but when about half your border is coastal, you really start to master the fish game, and signature Portuguese dishes, like the aromatic cataplanas (a traditional way of steaming foods together) or flavor-rich caldeiradas (fish stew), flaunt it. There’s also salted cod stew and lemony salted cod fritters. But in case you thought Portugal just rests on its fishy laurels, dig into cozido à Portuguesa: pork, beef, potatoes, cabbage, carrots, and rice that varies from region to region of the country but is rich and bold and combines so many of the non-ocean-based culinary prides of the country. Plus, there’s salted cod casserole and salted cod in cream sauce.
Portugal also has a bounty of booze: port, obviously, but also Madeira and Vinho Verde. You know what those taste good with? The other 997 ways you could also eat salted cod in Portugal. Or maybe just some olives.
Like most countries', Switzerland’s culinary traditions developed out of necessity. Just while other places were stuck eating a lifetime supply of potatoes, Switzerland was like, “it’s really cold in these beautiful mountains, I bet our stockpiles of cheese would be an excellent way to help consume the bread and pickles we have so we can survive.” Gruyere, Emmentaler, and Vacherin typically get the name calls outside the country, but practically every single town has their own delicious specialty. And while bubbly fondue and oozing raclettes may not be totally substantial for, like, nutrients, there’s also alplermagronen, a rich gratin of potatoes, macaroni, cheese, cream, and onions. You also may have heard that the Swiss make chocolate. That WAS NOT A LIE, and it’s delicious.
Food you haven’t heard of? It’s just as hearty and rich and better than the stuff you’ve been living off of, like Luzerner Chügelipastete, a puff pastry filled with goddamn meatballs and white sauce, or beef braised in wine and served over slow-cooked polenta that soaks up all those savory juices or roti, an iconic dish of salted & fried shredded potatoes that’s basically like hash browns but far better with cheese and bacon in the mix. For that matter, we’re sure there’s SOMETHING boring and bland in the Swiss mix, but then they just add the cheese of the day in, and ALL THE PROBLEMS ARE SOLVED.
7. Croatia
The mix of influences here -- be they Italian, Mediterranean, French on the coasts, and slavic in the interior of the country -- helps set up a delicious mish-mash of foods. They have fantastic olive oil, and the oysters in the small town of Ston are considered some of the best in the Adriatic. Their Babić, Malvasia, prosecco, and Vrbnička žlahtina wines used to be underrated, but are getting more international cred each year. And, perhaps their most famous dish -- roasted lamb “under the bell” -- is worth the hype, considering the meat cooks from both sides (with a domed clay bell covered in hot charcoal on top, and a coal BBQ below) slowly in its own juices.
So much chocolate. So many different kinds of waffles. A vegetable named after one of their major cities that has, in recent years, taken the American restaurant world by sprouted storm. A complex beer scene featuring upwards of 180 breweries dominated by Trappist and Abbey beers. Large, twice-fried, um, fries. Delicious cheeses, including the AOP-protected Herve, which is often eaten on rye bread covered in pear and apple syrup, and paired with some delicious beer. Belgians may not always be able to agree on what language to speak or even whether they should remain a country, but their damn delicious foodstuffs better not go anywhere.
Most of the foods are heavy -- the bountiful styles of sausage, from brats and bockwurst, to frankfurters, landjäger, and weisswurst; the potatoes, from the pancakes and dumplings (kartoffelklöße), to famous potato salad and whatever schupfnudeln is; the spatzle; the sauerkraut; the krapfen donuts. But they are gloriously heavy -- heavy in a way that makes you feel warm and strong. The beers are, of course, world famous, what with the German Beer Purity Laws ensuring quality, and the widespread popularity of biergarten culture. But head to any cafe around 4pm and you will see the highly underrated kaffee und kuchen (coffee and cake) culture as well, which is also just a fun thing to say aloud.
Georgia sits in the middle of the ancient spice route between Europe and the Middle East and Asia, so the country’s dishes are imbued with an incredibly rich and unique use of herbs & spices, like cilantro and dried marigold, that are used in combinations not seen in the other individual regions and are layered for bold, but balanced dishes. And the pinch-hitter of those dishes is khachapuri, a boat-shaped pastry filled with a glorious amount of melted cheese and a raw egg. It’s so popular that the country’s trying to trademark it so places like Panera don’t steal it when they realize HOW MUCH BETTER THE BREAD BOWL CAN BE.
Also in the lineup: khinkali, the twisted dumpling knots that’re filled with pork, beef, or lamb and laden with all those spices, plus onions; kuchmachi, which is one of those dishes where you should not ask what’s in it (hearts, gizzards, and the like) and just savor the deep flavor of pork, fried garlic and onions, coriander, and bright pomegranate seeds; or chahohbili, a peppery, sweet chicken stew. Cheese is abundant (obviously, they put it in bread boats), and tkemali, a plum sauce, accompanies a slew of meat dishes and is, of course, laden with coriander and cumin and peppery bites.
3. Spain
This is a national cuisine that manages to be cheap, yet satisfying, bold, yet incredibly simple. The diversity is almost overwhelming, so let’s start with the national star: jamón ibérico, an art form of cured meat production, slices of which are buttery, savory, and cost more than a sandwich at Dean & Deluca. That attention to detail and respect of the product is reflected in bowls of briny olives and small, light ham croquettes, and it shines in giant pans of smoky paella, whose proper preparation somehow manages to let vast medleys of very different flavors simultaneously stand alone and mix together. And the Spanish tortilla, an onion, potato, and egg omelet that might just be the epitome of filling simplicity. While the influences poured in over the region’s very long history, centuries of cooking have given Spaniards the time to make all of this food very, undeniably Spanish.
It is tough to argue against the culinary charms of France: they are, after all, home to the style of cuisine that everyone -- for years and years -- considered the only worthy fancy restaurant food. They pioneered the appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC), ensuring that certain foods and drinks could only come from specific parts of France. The U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization even recognized French FOOD as part of a list of things that show “intangible cultural heritage." Also, the movie Ratatouille.
We don’t even need to get into specifics, because everyone knows the dominant hold France has in the wine and cheese game. And how the rest of the world uses hors d’oeuvre to describe first courses, and that steak frites, and onion soup, and baguette with really good warm butter and fleur de sel should have their own national day. But the beauty of France comes from the variety -- as important as the traditional Parisian dishes are -- they’ve also got the oysters from Brittany, Normandy, and Languedoc, the famed quiches of the Lorraine area, and the German-influenced flammekueche in Alsace, plus an extremely underrated beer and cider industry. Je laisse tomber, France. Vous gagnez.
Other countries on this list got docked for lacking enough of their own culinary attributes. Italy is the opposite. Italy’s cuisine has basically been protected by centuries of Grandmothers who refused to take anyone else’s recipes but their own BECAUSE ONLY GRANDMA’S SUNDAY SAUCE IS GOOD ENOUGH.
Sure, Emilia-Romagna is marked by deeply flavored, aromatic lasagna, the Veneto is deeply entrenched in its pea risotto, and Campania boasts Neapolitan crisp-crust pizza. Restaurants in Umbria throw hog heads over their doors when harvests are in during their famous truffle season, and the Tuscans have their simple vegetable and bread ribollita soup. But while the regions are marked by impressively rigid divisions, it's their passion for their cuisine -- not to mention, you know, how great it tastes -- that has made it that way and ensured it’s one of the most cooked and transformed and enjoyed worldwide.
Kevin Alexander is the executive Food/Drink editor and is weirdly obsessed with pastrmajlija. Follow him to the land of heavy knight weapons @Kalexander03.
Liz Childers is the associate Food/Drink editor and is all about that Georgian boat of cheese. Follow her to more cheese, always more cheese @lizchilders1.
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3 Keys to Making Email Marketing More Personal
Businesses can target specific consumers on their email list with specialised messages that are more likely to lead to a conversion.
Personalising a marketing email is one of the best ways to boost readership and conversion rates among customers. With the right personalisation strategies, businesses can develop an email marketing campaign that successfully piques their target customers' interest and encourages them to take the desired action, such as visiting the business’ website or even placing an order.
There are a number of email marketing services that make it possible for companies or entrepreneurs without technical expertise to use personalisation techniques that can help to target individual consumers and increase their return on investment.
1) Segment Consumers by Asking Questions
Email marketing has become sophisticated enough to allow a business owner with limited technical skill to send messages to a specific group of customers rather than a mass blanket email to all customers.
One must only imagine the email as a storefront display to understand the advantages that such segmentation offers: if a clothing store knows a consumer’s gender, hometown, preferences and their most recent purchases, they can design a storefront display tailored specifically to that person’s taste with items that they know to a high degree of certainty will interest them. Without this information, the storefront display will be the same for everyone and the store can only hope that it appeals to some of those who happen to be walking by.
Some of this information can be gleaned from a cleverly designed mailing list signup form. The business must understand the line between asking too many questions that will drive away potential email list subscribers and obtaining key information that can help determine facts about a particular consumer that allows the sender to target them with the material most likely to get a click or a purchase from them, such as their sex, hometown and anything else that is relevant to the product or service being offered.
Send Emails at the Optimal Time and Day
Email marketing platforms, such as Constant Contact, offer users tools for designing their email list signup form and for breaking up their audience into segments. Not only can a business understand who their customers are through this method, they can also understand what timezone they are in, allowing for emails to be delivered to their inboxes at the optimal hour.
In addition, automatic emails can be sent out to coincide with a customer’s birthday or anniversary. For example, a restaurant might send someone on its email list with a birthday a free dessert coupon as a method of getting them to come in.
2) React to Customer Behavior with Personalised Emails
A business that knows what its customers have previously purchased or perused likely has a better idea of what to offer them in the future. This is another way of personalising a message for a particular customer.
Many email marketing platforms, such as Vertical Response, provide easy-to-understand analytics that can help users see how successful particular email campaigns were and what actions specific customers carried out in response to the email.
This method can be compared to a fast food restaurant maximising sales by offering a deal on a soda and french fries to somebody already buying a hamburger. Email platforms allow the user to automatically send an email offering a deal on matching or accompanying items to customers who make a certain purchase.
3) Develop a Rapport with the Consumer
There can be significant benefit to making marketing emails more human and avoiding consumers getting the feeling they are just one in a million in a mass marketing campaign. The level to which a company should make the tone of a marketing email personal is dependent on the product or service being offered and the type of consumer.
Suggestions for humanising an email include addressing the recipient by first name in either the subject line or introductory line of the email or signing the email from a person, rather than a company. Many email marketing platforms allow users to employ A/B testing that can help determine which types of emails, with which level of personalisation, are most effective.
Don’t Wait to Engage Email Subscribers
Developing a rapport with the email list customer should begin immediately with their signup. After a consumer has shown interest in the service or products being offered by signing up for an email list, it is a golden opportunity to send them a welcome email in a personal voice that establishes the sender as legitimate and worthy of more than being deleted without ever having been opened. Significant value should be offered to the specific customer immediately in order to establish this relationship. GetResponse, and a number of other email marketing services, make sending out such automated responses easy.
The benefits of personalising email marketing are proven. Personalised campaigns increase conversion rates and revenue. Even without technical expertise, businesses can get started with easy and effective personalised email campaigns with the help of affordable email marketing services.
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Around 200 years ago the Matts family moved to Northamptonshire. In 1911 the Cottesbrooke Estate was auctioned and Frederick Matts purchased much of the current farmland and buildings. In 1919 Thomas Charles Matts was born. TC as he became known took the farm over from his father Frederick. In the 1970’s TC’s two sons Charles and John came home joining the family farming business and TC Matts & Sons was born.
Charles and John grew the farming business focusing on arable and sheep production. The late 1990’s were however a difficult time for farming. In order to benefit from improved efficiencies and economies of scale the family farm joined with neighboring farmers to form a single arable contracting business. This business became known as Brixworth Farming Company a business which Charles still runs today.
It was not just arable farming which faced difficulties. In 2001 the farm was hit with foot and mouth
and a core part of its breeding flock sadly had to be put down. This prompted Charles and John to
reflect on the best way forward. After much consideration the business decided to diversify and
better utilise the buildings left vacant by the depleted flock converting them into small workshops
and offices for local business. John has overseen the conversion of these barns and it now makes up
an important part of our business today.
John and Charles our now joined by two of their own sons’ Ian and George. Ian and George are the
fourth generation on the farm. Ian focuses on the agronomy and George on the sheep and the self
storage business. TC Matts & Sons remains at heart a family farming business.
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Bento (iPhone) review
Is that a personal database in your pocket?
By Christopher Phin 19 June 2009
Bento lets you work with your databases on your iPhone
A superb 1.0; it's not perfect yet, but it's very good, and a steal at £2.99.
Syncs with Bento for Mac
Occasional crashes
Some help guides wouldn't go amiss
FileMaker Bento (iPhone) deals
This app does the impossible: it makes databases cool. When the Mac version of FileMaker's personal database launched in 2008, it felt like the missing module to Apple's iWork suite. Slick, pretty and easy to use, it came prepopulated with a bunch of useful, real-world templates.
Now there's an iPhone version, and it's just as lovely. It too has ready-built templates – a recipe book, event planning, expenses and more – though you can build your own.
There's support for lots of field types – multiple choice, ratings, dates, times, durations and more, though some advanced data types, most notably calculations, require Bento for Mac as well (see here for more information). It all feels very iPhone-like. You can choose which fields are visible and sortable in the list view, and adding records is a cinch.
Creating databases from scratch on the iPhone can be fiddly, and it did crash on us a few times. But here's the magic: it syncs beautifully over WiFi with the £25 Mac version, so you can set up full, rich databases on the Mac and then simply sync them to your iPhone or iPod touch. (We could have used a little more handholding to lay out the form on the Mac after syncing an iPhone-created database, mind; in fact in general, you may struggle with a lack of help.)
Still, this is a great little database with room to grow. There's no interaction with iCal at the moment, though it reads your address book live – and the single-user Bento model means even small workgroups need to look to the full, scary FileMaker range. But, its ease of use and ability to sync wirelessly with Bento for Mac mark it out as little short of a triumph.
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Paul Marton said he has plenty of stones. They are in piles on the farm’s hills where farmers dumped them for more than 150 years. Sometimes he uses found objects in his sculptures like bones or old farm implements he’s found.
Photo by Scooter MacMillan
Jacques Paul Marton has been stacking stones on UVM’s Wheelock Farm for around 10 years, following the dictates of his intuition and what the rocks tell him about how they will fit together.
Stone sculptures grow on Spear Street
Scooter MacMillan | Staff Writer
Scooter MacMillan
It’s one stone at a time for Jacques Paul Marton, of South Burlington, as he builds stone cairns behind the barn on the old Wheelock farm at the corner of Spear and Swift streets.
Marton said he’s been putting up the stacks of rocks for around 10 years, staring at them, waiting to hear how they should fit together.
Oh, and he lives at Stonehedge.
He didn’t set out to build the installation of cairns that others might consider art. He just followed his intuition.
“I never thought I would do something like that; it just came to me,” he said.
One day his dog Cooper scampered off while they were walking. When Marton caught up to Cooper, he was standing near a pile of rocks.
For reasons he doesn’t completely understand, he began to stack them. And he came back again.
Day after day he found himself returning to the field behind the Wheelock barn, that’s now owned by the University of Vermont, looking at the rocks to see how they might sit together.
The rock sculptures grew and multiplied.
Marton, who is a custodian at the University of Vermont’s Davis Center, was fascinated by the rocks and their shapes, sizes and variety.
“Each one has a personality. They all have a different story. I don’t count the time it takes to build a cairn. You just lose yourself and start meditating on the way they can fit together,” Marton said.
Marton said stacking the rocks is a spiritual experience and a community building practice.
About four years ago the rock sculptures became a UVM project, Marton said.
He has been working with students of Walter Poleman, a senior lecturer at the Rubenstein School and the director of UVM’s greenhouse program.
He’s also collaborated with students from Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School, but those visits have been curtailed by COVID.
Marton has wondered what the meaning of his rock sculpture garden is. He asked Poleman what the rock project is about and Poleman said it’s about relationships.
People using the nearby bike path often come over to see what Marton is doing.
“The most important thing is the people I’ve met, and the stories they’ve shared with me,” he said.
Another important lesson he’s learned from stacking rocks is what a wonderful community South Burlington is, Marton said.
Besides connecting him with his community, he feels like the daily practice connects him with the past. He often thinks of the Wheelocks, who bought the farm around the 1940s, and the original owners who he believes first farmed here in the 1850s.
He uses a scythe to clear the paths to the cairns. Not a weed whacker or other power tool. Using a hand tool that’s been around for centuries is more appropriate to the spiritual practice he follows by intuition.
Marton said he doesn’t know how many cairns are there. Counting them would somehow detract from the spirit of what he’s doing. A casual visit shows there are several hundred.
In the winter during the week, he may stack stones for an hour and half or so after work. On weekends he’s out there for a couple of hours each day. During the summer he often works with the rocks for four hours a day.
Recently, ribbons have been added to the installation. People write messages on ribbons and tie them to a tree there or a fence he’s built.
He would like for visitors to bring ribbons about a foot long and around an inch-and-a-half wide to leave for others to write their thoughts and tie them to the tree or the fence.
Marton said he’s noticed that during the quarantine a lot more people are outside, enjoying nature, so the numbers of visitors to the stacks of rocks has grown.
“People especially during COVID have come out and discovered the cairns for the first time. Families often come, and they might tie a ribbon or put a rock on the top of a cairn,” he said.
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Nguni council weighs in on Inxeba
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Chief Nosizwe Skaap has advised young people to ask questions and stop selling their culture.
The outrage over the controversial movie, Inxeba (The wound) is refusing to die down, with the provincial Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (Contralesa), looking at ways to deal with what they have called an embarrassment to the Xhosa people.
On Saturday February 17, the provincial leadership of Contralesa met at Philani Hall, in Town Two, Khayelitsha, where they unanimously called for the movie to be removed from cinemas across the nation.
Nguni Council chairperson, Lungelo Nokwaza, said the movie inaccurately depicts Xhosa culture and rituals as embarrassing and disgusting.
He said the movie dragged black people and their pride through the mud.
The Film Publication Board (FPB) appeal board recently reclassified Inxeba to X18 for its elements of sex, language, nudity, violence and prejudice.
The X18 classification is one categorisation away from a total ban under the FPB classification schedule. The reclassification means this film can only be screened in “designated adult premises”.
“This is about our children which are the future. People need to remember that culture is identity and that identity is our children’s tomorrow. So when they wrongly do things to our culture, we ought to stand up and fight. We are happy enough that people need to know but they should do that in the right way. We are aware that the movie has been taken off from certain places, but we say abolish it. The film and publications board should not grade it at all,” he told Vukani.
Mr Nokwaza said the resolution of the meeting would be sent to the national executive of the organisation.
He said there is an incorrect perception that the chiefs were homophobic because they were against Inxeba but this was not true.
He said the chiefs were the custodians of culture and leaders of all so they could not discriminate. He said they would not fold their arms when people wrongfully depicted their traditional culture.
“Our young people have nothing to do. For them to get money they have opted to selling our culture to foreigners in a wrong way. We have heard the wrong criticism from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgenders, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) organisations and we say they are wrong. We are not talking homophobia here, we are talking about our sacred culture. This culture is not secret but sacred. That should stick in their heads. We will defend and preserve our cultures whether it is ulwaluko and any other culture,” he said.
Chief Nosizwe Skaap said as much as they respect the right to free speech, when something is wrong it should be handled as such.
“This is a rite to manhood for our young people not a story to sell. Young people should stop being sell-outs of culture. From what I hear those who wrote the movie haven’t even gone that route. If what I heard is true about the movie, it is scaring our children,” she said.
Ms Skaap advised artists to speak out, but also take time to ask questions to be accurate. She said traditions and cultures can be sensitive at times so they need to consult before saying something embarrassing.
Chief Daluxolo Mthotywa was angry at the way the message came across.
“But in depicting and telling of this story it is wrong. In fact, the way they told it. Probably they are right to write it, but it is just how they said it and put it. This has touched the nerves of many including the custodians of culture, the chiefs. That is why we decided to speak out against it,” he said.
Chief Mthotywa said there are still meetings to be held with the public and possibly marches or pickets against the movie.
The Right2Know Campaign national communicator, Busi Mtabane, said her organisation is greatly dismayed by the FPB’s act of homophobic censorship.
“We view this as censorship; censorship that silences the voice of the LGBTIQ community, and violates the constitutional right to freedom of expression. As the FPB has yet to publish reasons for this decision, R2K sees it as a dangerous and gross overreach of the FPB’s authority.The reclassification of Inxeba by the appeals board flies in the face of the spirit of the freedom of expression in a democratic state, which includes freedom to receive or impart information or ideas, especially for those ideas or expression which we differ with,” she said.
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A retired teacher’s message to the fraternity: You are no less good, may be even better, reclaim your place
Posted: Sep 01, 2020 05:07 PM (IST)
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Prof Dungar Ram
Teachers’ Day is celebrated every year on September 5 — the birthday of Dr S Radhakrishnan, one of the most illustrious teachers of our times. No doubt the halo of glory around the day has faded a little and the annual celebration has been reduced to a mere ritual, still the commemoration is a befitting and well-deserved tribute to the towering figure.
The teacher has undoubtedly been accorded an exalted status in the Indian tradition. The importance of the role of the teacher in shaping the character, personality and career of students and thus in guiding the destiny of the nation can never be exaggerated. The teacher has been variously designated as a nation-builder, pathfinder, friend, philosopher and guide. All the actions of the teacher, including the reproach and reprimand, are considered to have only one motive behind — the welfare and betterment of students.
But Teachers’ Day is not merely a day to extend greetings and felicitations to teachers or confer awards and honours; it is a day of soul-searching, of critical analysis of the platform where the teacher stands today. Does he really deserve the glorious appreciation and commendable honours which he seeks? How much of the dignity which the teachers of the old wielded has he maintained? Does he perform his teaching duty with a sense of service, or he only craves for material gain? Is he aware that he is a role model to be followed and that morality and integrity are his watchwords?
The current scenario with regard to the position and reputation of the teacher in society, right from the elementary teacher to the university don, presents a dismal picture. The media frequently exposes and displays the ugly, immoral, shameful and even heinous activities of one teacher here and the other there. No wonder that epithets like ‘vultures’ and ‘hawks’ have come to be associated with such teachers. They may be only a handful in number, but they prove a blot on the whole class and tarnish its otherwise bright image. Let aside academic deterioration, the disdainful decline in morals is all the more condemnable. The trends are indeed challenging and command the attention not only of the administrative authorities, but also of all enlightened citizens.
We heap abundant praise on the teachers of the past most probably because we have no patience with their current-day counterparts. It has become almost a convention to shower admiration on the old pedagogues, but have a low esteem of the present-day generation of teachers. Now, it is very difficult to say with conviction that there were no black sheep in the teaching flock of the past. It may be argued that their dishonourable activities passed off without much uproar as press and electronic media were not so active. Take, for example, the case of corporal punishment. It was commonly believed that the teacher’s beating was well-intentioned. But today’s teacher must realise that not only the circumstances, but the laws have also undergone transformation. He must spare no effort to befit himself in the changing environment and equip himself with the new techniques to play his role positively.
Another point deserves careful examination. In the two-tier system of education — government schools and convent/public schools — a wide gulf has occurred. College teachers with government school background confronting students passing out from convent schools face several problems, including those of pronunciation and expression. The situation becomes awkward when the teacher turns out to be incompetent and his students have wider academic knowledge than him. There are examples where some brilliant students could not score the expected marks in examination perhaps because their answers happened to be beyond the comprehension and range of the examiner. The remedy lies in holding occasional in-service training camps, orientation, refresher courses and other similar academic exercises for the teachers.
It would surely be incorrect to claim that the ancient gurus or past teachers had superior academic standards. According to Shaw’s theory of Life Force, every new generation is wiser, more active, more intelligent than the previous one. How can, therefore, the teacher of the new generation alone be inferior? The moot point is the environment; perhaps the society itself is partly responsible for the teacher’s moral fall. The teacher is himself a product of society and we know mangoes can never grow on cacti.
The dark clouds surrounding the figure of the teacher should not dishearten and disappoint us. Innumerable conscientious and well-meaning teachers still exist who are committed to the cause of education. They still carry forward the torch of knowledge and learning and will never let it peter out. Only the younger ones among them will have to be more conscious and curious. They must bear in mind that teaching is still a noble profession and they must dedicate themselves to this great cause. They indeed have a heavy responsibility on their shoulders; the nation looks upon them with diehard optimism.
Wordsworth once said, “Every great poet is a teacher, I would like to be considered either as a teacher or as nothing.”
One reason probably for the negligence of the teacher is that teaching has never been regarded as a lucrative job. Once an elder in a village asked a teacher with several years of standing, “Have you got some job or are you still twisting children’s ears?” Needless to say that the elderly gentleman was too ignorant to appreciate the noble work handled by the teacher. The teaching environment at present has actually grown ignominiously vicious, but this day will prompt and motivate the teachers to rejuvenate themselves.
A teacher can still stir the soul of the nation, put a new lease of life into the diseased bones of the profession.
Awake, arise and act with courage in heart and faith in God, strive conscientiously, vigorously and honestly so as to regain the crowning glory that you once had and that you richly deserve!
The writer is a former member of the Haryana Public Service Commission, and a retired college teacher
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Bikaner Travel Guide Bikaner Trips Majestic Temples Of Bikaner
Majestic Temples of Bikaner
By Junagarh Fort
Bikaner is very famous for its majestic forts and for its rich history. But there are other things in the Bikaner desert that are famous and a popular tourist attraction. It is the temples in the Bikaner desert that makes it a more special place and very popular among tourists. From the rest of the country thousands of devotees flock to Bikaner to visit these temples. Bikaner temples have their own set of stories and a rich history. Read these blogs to know all about these temples, their significance and many more.
So here are some of the finest and most famous temples of Bikaner about which you must visit in Bikaner:
Karni mata mandir :
The first and the most famous temple of Bikaner is the Karni mata mandir. The temple is famous more for rats than for its idols and architecture! The temple is situated thirty kilometres away from Bikaner in a town called Deshnok. The temple is devoted to the Karni Mata which is said to be the reincarnation of goddess Durga. The rats that you will find roaming around and inside the temple are not believed to be rats but reincarnation of the devotees isn't amusing! Also you will be surprised to know that the rats are famously called Kaabe. The temple is very famous in north India. You will hear so many stories about the temple from the people who have visited that temple.
Mukam Bishnoi Temple:
The temple is near a place called Nokha. Guru Jambeshwar founded Mukam Temple. It is said that the soul of guru Jambeshwar lies at this place. It is a holy place for the followers of Bishnois. Who are Bishnois? Bishnoi also called Vishnoi is a sect of a Hindu religion which follows a set of 29 principles given by Guru Jambheshwar. They are mostly found and their roots lie in the Western Thar Desert and some of the northern states of India.
Laxminath Temple:
Maharaja Rao Lunkaran built this temple. The temple is near four kilometres away from Junagarh temple and is therefore visited by most of the tourists. The temple is devoted to goddess Laxmi and Lord Vishnu. The temple has beautiful architecture and has a silver adorned entrance!
Bhandasar Jain Temple:
Bhandasa Oswal built this temple in the fifteenth century. Red stone is used in the construction of this temple. The temple is devoted to the fifth Tirthankar sumatinatha. The temple comprises of mahamandapa, garbhagriha, antarala and ardhamandapa.
There are many other places to visit in Bikaner. Read our upcoming blogs to know more about Bikner like tourist places, Bikaner desert and hotels in Bikaner. Come with your family and friends in the beautiful Bikaner desert and get to know the soul of Rajasthan!
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by Guy Trebay
‘I saw this show,’ the man with the devil horns is saying, ‘by this French guy, Olivier Rebufa. He makes these, like, self-portraits playing with Barbie.’
‘Barbie the doll?’ asks the woman wearing plastic angel wings on her back.
‘Yeah, her.’
‘And what are the pictures of?’ asks the woman, plucking a cherry tomato from a cheese table cornucopia.
‘He makes a photo of himself and then he sets up a tableau. He mounts his picture on cardboard and puts it inside. Then he rephotographs it.”
“There’s, like, one where he and Barbie are naked and holding hands in the surf. It’s surreal, but the technology’s quite simple.”
“That’s very Chien Andalou.”
“I mean, there’s no electronic or computer manipulation.”
“Just him and the doll.”
It is Saturday night at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, and the Architectural League is holding its Beaux Arts Ball. As Bill Cunningham recently pointed out in the Times, Beaux Arts balls once were occasions for people to get into outlandish boho fancy dress, shepherdess drag, or else wear cardboard Chrysler Buildings on their heads. Nowadays that sort of thing only happens at John Galliano runways in Paris. This ball, partly sponsored by Prada, continues the tradition—sort of—with the Dantesque theme of Paradiso/Inferno. It’s being held in the cathedral’s 1913 Synod House—a ponderous neo-Gothic building alongside the cathedral and allegedly inspired by the Papal Palace at Avignon. The Synod House has a great hall, a vaulted undercroft, and a spooky stone stairway that puts one in mind of medieval oubliettes. It was originally built as a meeting place for the General Convention of the Episcopal Church. Tonight in place of skirted clerics, the place is crammed with hundreds of architects and interior and industrial designers; and with the semilegendary Chico O’Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra; and with a group of hardworking performers from the House of Domination, an on-call “Method go-go” troupe at the Jackie Factory, a/k/a Mother.
“We were hired to play the Seven Deadly Sins,” explains Michelangelo Domination, a tall, mascaraed man whose whiskey baritone results, he explains, from vocal nodes. “I’m Pride.”
We’re in a makeshift curtained dressing area alongside the bathrooms. Michelangelo’s being costumed by designer Kitty Boots in the laces and satins of an 18th-century court dandy. The other sins are slouching around on folding chairs. There’s Sloth, impersonated by Betty Domination as Sleeping Beauty; Greed, drag performer Lavinia Coop Domination got up as a jester; and Lust, portrayed by Jessica Rabbit Domination wearing a stretch-vinyl jumpsuit, devil horns made from dental gutta-percha, and Marilyn Manson contacts she gets from an F/X shop called Sabertooth.
There’s also Wrath and Envy, of course, not to mention Gluttony, played by a superthin woman called Genocide Domination—”a 2000 version of gluttony: I’m bulimic”—carrying a giant strawberry on a fork.
If a “high or overweening opinion of one’s own qualities, attainments or estate, which gives rise to a feeling and attitude of superiority over others,” or Pride, is a vice, then it’s obviously one that comes with a built-in dispensation for locals. Practically anyone who succeeds here has their “How to Be a Successful New Yorker” instruction booklet open to that page. Well, anyone but Michelangelo. “Do I have any association with the sin of Pride?” he replies to a visitor’s question. “Uh, no.”
In the 100 or so years since the League was formed, with the purpose of “helping artists, architects and the public enrich their understanding of the purpose and importance of the art of architecture, with a constant focus on the aesthetic, cultural, and social concerns,” the city has erected a total of two tough, world-class buildings (Seagrams, Guggenheim). At the same time, it has trashed any number of monuments to Industrial Age elegance, replacing them with neosuburban kitsch that increasingly threatens to make Manhattan a high-end strip mall. Still, the League has done its part over the years to inform the public, keep the important discussions alive, hold a line between the urban Paradiso and Inferno, even if at times the balance gets skewed. “I almost don’t want to get into the 21st century, if things keep going the way they are now,” says one partygoer, an architect and scholar whose fancy-dress contribution is a rumpled red cape. “It’s not a matter of retrenched classicism, it’s a matter of remembering some of the profound lessons of buildings and cities.” What are those lessons, again? “Wonder, enchantment, silence, awe. This is why I don’t want to have a telephone and beeper with me at every moment. I want to be by myself every once in a while.”
“He still thinks it’s smoke signals,” says the architect’s companion, dressed as a naughty nun.
Aside from clusters of garden gnome tables designed by Phillippe Starck (the same ones Ian Schrager deemed too kitsch for the lobby of his latest hotel), the principal enchantment at the Beaux Arts Ball takes the form of Chico O’Farrill, a superannuated figure with a pencil mustache, striped turtleneck, and Hush Puppy shoes. A throwback to the heyday of Goodman and Basie, O’Farrill shuffles splayfooted to the bandstand and opens a sheaf of ancient sheet music labeled Igor’s Suite. In a period where standard party entertainment is a turntable and mic, there is something awe-inspiring about a septuagenarian bandleader standing before a 20-piece band. As O’Farrill floats his hands to conduct, the ambient sound in the old church house reaches a din: chatter, floating laughter, clinking ice, a kind of swirl that, if you could capture it concretely, might resemble a fractal. O’Farrill prompts the horns. There is a blast of music. By some atavistic instinct, the entire crowd falls into line. “Check that out,” says the red-devil formalist. “Structure. It’ll get you every time.”
This article from the Village Voice Archive was posted on March 14, 2000
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Discover the surroundings of Florence and visit Galluzzo and Impruneta, land of the Acciaioli family and the cotto industry.
Weekend between Galluzzo and Impruneta in the Florentine hills
by Valentina Dainelli
When you think about the surroundings of Florence you generally think about the Chianti area, but the Florentine hills, the so-called “Colli Fiorentini”, are the beautiful lands in between Florence, Chianti, Valdelsa, Mugello and other renowned areas. Here you find our suggestions for a 2 days itinerary to discover the area of Impruneta, where Brunelleschi came to buy the bricks for the Cupola, and visit the Charterhouse of Florence in Galluzzo.
Tips: this itinerary is suitable to any time of the year but we would like to let you know that on the last Sunday of September there is the beautiful Festa del Vino and the Fiera di San Luca, an old centuries feast to celebrate the city’s patron San Luca in the week before or next to October 25th.
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The Charterhouse of Florence and its surroundings
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Mentioned by Dante Alighieri in the Divine Comedy, Galluzzo is a small town, just 5 kilometers from Florence city center, that is part of the Quartiere 3 of Florence Municipality. It was one of the most populated areas of Florence surroundings until 1931, when the municipality of Galluzzo was discontinued and its area annexed to Florence, Scandicci and Impruneta.
Nowadays Galluzzo is famous for the presence of Florence Charterhouse, known as Certosa del Galluzzo or Certosa di Firenze, that was founded in 1341 by Niccolò Acciaioli. The Charterhouse is located on top of Monte Acuto where the Ema and Greve rivers join together, and it looks like a beautiful fortress still enclosed in massive walls. It’s been enlarged over the centuries and enriched with great artworks, and some of them are still there. The large complex includes the Churchos San Lorenzo, the Chapter house, the cloisters, the Sacristy, the Refectory and the cells of the monks. Among the artworks preserved inside the Certosa di Firenze you see 5 lunettes by Pontormo depicting the Passion of Christ - Pontormo stayed here a couple of years, between 1523 to 1525 to be safe from the terrible plague that was affecting Florence at that time. Not to be missed the stunning frescoes by Poccetti inside the Church of San Lorenzo and the wooden furniture.
Inside the Charterhouse there is a shop where you can buy the products made by the residents, like jams, candies and spirits.
Not too far from the Certosa, about 15 kilometers, there is the Fountain of the Fata Morgana supposed to be built in the the second half of the 16th century by Giambologna inside the estate of Bernardo Vecchietti. Legend has it that the water has magic powers: it makes people younger and can make you immortal; in addition they say that during summer nights beautiful women and fairies appear and party in the nearby.
Last part of this first day ends in Ponte a Ema where we suggest to visit the Bartali Cycling Museum, that is now part of Florence civic museums. It celebrates the great Italian biker Gino Bartali, who was born in Ponte a Ema in 1914 and won three Giri d’Italia, two Tour de France and many other important cycling races between 1936 to 1959 when he definitely stopped racing. The museum displays many original bikes, uniforms and documents of life and career of Gino Bartali and his rivals, like Fausto Coppi and Giuseppe Olmo.
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Impruneta, the cotto and the peposo
Kick off your second day by visiting the Sanctuary of Santa Maria dell’Impruneta that was consecrated in 1060, where a miracle took place: when people decided to build a church dedicated to the Virgin Mary it happened that what they built during the day collapsed during the night. They went on for days and then decided to load the bricks on a cart and let the oxes go; after a while the oxes stopped and kneeled. The men started digging and found the image of the holy Virgin Mary. That was the place where they built the church that you see today and that became the destination of many pilgrimages. The venerated image of the Virgin Mary with Child is on display inside the church and used to be brought on procession to Florence Church of Santa Felicita in Piazza, until few years ago. Actually the sacred image of the Madonna from Impruneta is believed to be the savior of Florence and Florentine people from the terrible plague of 1630 - legend has it that the icon was brought on procession to Florence and the plague stopped. Next to the church there is the Museum of Sacred Art that hosts the collection and treasure of this rich sanctuary. Not to be missed the gold processional cross attributed to Lorenzo Ghiberti and the collection of choirbooks painted in miniature.
Impruneta is also the town of cotto, appreciated all over the world. The Cotto of Impruneta is a kind of terracotta, that is naturally rich in iron, very malleable, elastic and resistant. In Impruneta this terracotta has been produced since the Middle Ages and it was chosen by Filippo Brunelleschi to build the magnificent Cupola of Florence Cathedral. He used 4 millions of cotto bricks from the furnaces in Impruneta. Legend has it that Brunelleschi invented the famous Peposo all’imprunetina while he was working in the furnaces baking the Cupola’s bricks in Impruneta. Of course, if you’re in Impruneta you must eat the Peoposo, whose recipe has been recently “patented”.
Nowadays there are still many furnaces producing vases, jars and amphoras that are used also to produced wine - Vino in Anfora is the latest innovation in winemaking and most of the large jars are made here in a small family-run factory called Artenova Terracotta. Impruneta is in the Chianti Colli Fiorentini and it’s strongly related to winemaking, as you may see from the several wineries in the area. In addition every year, on the last Sunday of September wine is celebrated with one of the oldest feasts in Italy, Festa del vino. This colorful wine festival is unique: the four neighbourhoods of Impruneta create and build 4 large carts inspired to wine and put together a great show with hundreds of dancers in costumes.
Outside the city center, just if front of the historic Fornace Poggi, there is a big terracotta ring by contemporary artist Tuscan artist Mauro Staccioli, who wanted to create frame to the stunning view over the valley - you may see the same Staccioli’s artwork in Volterra. Last but not least, from Impruneta take the road to Tavarnuzze SP69 - along the road, just before Bagnolo you may spot Brunelleschi’s Cupola - and reach the Florence American Cemetery and Memorial in Falciani where are buried soldiers of the U.S. Fifth Army died in Italy during WWII.
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Riding in Nepal on a trail at four thousand meters (13,000 ft) elevation and looking over at a mountain that is eight thousand meters (26,000 ft) tall is a surreal experience. The fact that the trail below your bike has never seen tires on it makes it even more surreal.
Anthill Films traveled to Nepal in the fall of 2011 to shoot a segment for Strength in Numbers – premiering April 2012. We went to Nepal with Rene Wildhaber and Andrew Shandro to tell the story of Nepal’s young and growing mountain bike culture.
Most people have heard of Nepal. It is well known as the home to many of the tallest mountains in the world and its bustling capital city Kathmandu. Many have heard tales brought home from trekkers suggesting supposedly abundant forests of wild marijuana found growing all over the Nepalese hillsides. Unless you have been to this isolated nation, it is hard to separate fact from fiction. A trip to Nepal is an adventure of constant discovery – from the vast spread in climate from region to region, to the rules of the road when driving. As Mads Mathiasen a Danish expatriate who has lived in Nepal for 17 years and operates Kathmandu-based Unique Trails says, “Very few people realize how big a contrast there is in Nepal. From seventy meters above sea level, the lowest place in Nepal to 8850 meters the top of the world in Everest. You have every climate zone imaginable from sub-tropical to fully arctic. They think the Himalayas and they think cold.”
There is a lot of trail to be explored in Nepal. It is a country with few roads and where walking is the primary form of transportation for the majority of the population. Trails connect the people. From the urban jungle of Kathmandu on up to the remote villages surrounding the peaks of the Himalaya. Kathmandu. Hetauda. Pokhara. Jomsom. Kagbeni. The Upper Mustang. These are places to experience. They will be forever locked in your mind, easily revisited in an instant with the slight stimulus of a photo or story from a fellow traveler.
Like the trails we experienced in Nepal, Strength In Numbers is about the threads that tie different communities of mountain bikers together. The bike is a tool of connections. Tire to ground. Foot to pedal. Hand to handlebar. Effort put out, in turn rewarded with full body happiness. Go to Nepal, meet the people and find singletrack that has never seen a mountain bike. It is the place to do it.
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HomeMilitary NewsPatton tank back with fresh paint at Armys Central Command HQ at Shaw
Patton tank back with fresh paint at Armys Central Command HQ at Shaw
SUMTER, S.C. — A Cold War-era M48 Patton tank has gotten a much-needed makeover and is back outside Patton Hall at a South Carolina Air Force base. Now it’s back on display at the U.S. Army Central Command’s headquarters on Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter.
“The effects of the sun and weather are pretty harsh to a vehicle sitting out in the elements every day for a decade,” Michael Clauss, command historian, told The Post and Courier of Charlotte. “The paint was faded, but more telling, we were starting to see the rust and other signs that it was time for this restoration project.”
The M48 was introduced to the Army in the 1950s and was used extensively in Vietnam. This tank was the mascot for Patton Hall at Fort McPherson in Atlanta until a base realignment brought it to South Carolina in 2011.
The base didn’t have an appropriate maintenance unit to restore the 50-ton tank, which was trucked to at the Logistics Readiness Center in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Contractors for the 1st Theater Sustainment Command stripped the paint, removed rust and added sealant to make it watertight, then repainted and stenciled it.
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3 minute Constituency Statement – Mr Enemarki Zaro
3 minute Constituency Statement –…
I rise today to pay tribute to a remarkable elder of the Torres Strait Islands, Mr Enemarki Matthew Zaro, who passed away on 7 February of this year, aged 96.
Known as ‘Papa Zaro’, the proud Dauareb and Meriam elder was one of the few remaining members of the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion, which helped the Australian Defence Force and Allied forces in their fight to protect Northern Australia from 1942 through to 1945. Of the 880 men originally in the battalion, there are only three today who are still with us, and the late Mr Zaro was the last surviving member of the 116 Mer volunteers.
I have long held an interest in the accomplishments of these servicemen. The unit was unique, being the only Indigenous Australian battalion ever formed by the Australian Army. Mr Zaro stood proud alongside his compatriots and Australian soldiers in defence of Australia against the looming invasion by the Japanese Imperial Defence Force during the darkest days of WWII.
On 14 March 1942, Japanese fighter planes targeted Horn Island as part of their campaign to cripple military positions in Northern Australia. The island’s aerodrome was a strategic but vulnerable operational base for Australian and Allied forces. Coast-watchers in New Guinea managed to send an alert of the impending raid and during the ensuing mid-air duel the Allied forces were outnumbered but still managed to ward off the attack.
Horn Island was attacked eight more times by the Japanese over the next 16 months. Five hundred bombs were unleashed and more than 150 servicemen were killed, but the troops in Australia’s most vulnerable military outpost managed to thwart the relentless attempts at invasion.
In 2002, on the 60th anniversary of the first bombing of the island, my good friend and Torres Strait historian Vanessa Seekee and I were successful in getting the government to award Star Medals to members of the Torres Strait Light Infantry.
In 2012, on the 70th anniversary, Vanessa and I again called for more recognition of the event and an acknowledgment of the role that Torres Strait Islanders played in defending Australia.
This month is the 72nd anniversary. We commemorate the life of Enemarki Zaro, a man dearly loved by his family, of strong Christian beliefs and integrity. He is survived by an extended family who can be very proud of their heritage and treasure their memories of a man who served his country in a very unique way.
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Together we’re stronger and achieve even more impressive results. And as the 185X campaign is winding down, we wanted to finish off the anniversary year by showcasing some of our awesome teams. This story is about one of them.
They may not work in the same team on an everyday basis, but they still form a team that has achieved spectacular things together. Meet Mostafa Zahed Hossain, Mohammad Enayetul Karim, Mahedi Kabir Miah, Md Shafiul Islam, Md Ferdous Zaman and Md Neamul Islam who got together for a six-month development initiative and won Wärtsilä’s internal Operational Excellence (OE) Award in May 2019.
OE Award is an annual competition where teams all around Wärtsilä submit their applications aiming to convince the jury with an improvement initiative the team has accomplished during the past year, transforming the way of working with significant customer and business impact. This year’s winning Bangladeshi team focused on enhancing the revenue for a local customer. “Our team went after so-called total efficiency improvement as we wanted to optimise downtime for a customer,” describes Zahed who called the team together.
Zahed got the idea for the initiative in Wärtsilä’s customer listening seminar where the customer representatives expressed their wish for further optimisation. After the seminar, Zahed called some of his trustworthy colleagues inviting them to brainstorm together; as the customer wasn’t facing real issues, the challenge for the team was to fully understand the customer’s key performance indicators and how to add even more value to its business. ”We aligned the initiative with Wärtsilä’s overall operational excellence agenda and used these agile principles when working together,” Zahed tells.
After putting together this cross-functional team, they worked intensively with each other for six months; from the planning phase to the final customer delivery. It might sound like a short lifespan for a team, but the members are convinced that their team truly was a team; the shared spirit was there right from the start, and it was clear that everybody joined together to work for a shared goal.
“Our team got working together on the project right from the planning phase where we also involved people from the customer organisation. It was crucial to start our team’s work by understanding the customer’s business needs. These learnings from the customer formulated the script for the development journey; from creating the action plan to delivering the service. It was the way to ensure our development work reached their expected revenue,” Ferdous tells.
The real reward
Even if working as a team for a common goal was the most enjoyable aspect of the project, the best moment took place when the customer organisation recognised the work of the team, confesses Shafiul. “All the work got more meaning when we received the appreciation email from our customer’s top management. Of course, it came only when we had successfully achieved the mission but was still the best recognition and motivation for the future,” he recalls. And soon after, there was another moment of pride as the same customer made a new service agreement with Wärtsilä.
Now, also rest of Wärtsilä knows the awarded team as highly committed ambassadors for customer loyalty. “I think we simply wanted to deliver a delighted experience to one of our valued customers. And to reach this goal, we needed to enhance our performance on the side,” Mohammad describes. After the award was announced, there were immediately colleagues congratulating the team members. “It was very encouraging to get the recognition also from our own top management all over the organisation. We had also a small award ceremony when our Quality Vice President visited Wärtsilä’s Bangladesh office,” Zahed adds.
All taken together, the team had 62 years of experience with Wärtsilä. And even if originating from different functions, there were several common nominators within the team mates – in addition to the fact that they are all from, and based in, Bangladesh. “Our team consisted of experts with a wide range of experience – for example, I’ve been with Wärtsilä 14 years whereas some of us have been here fewer years. However, we learnt quickly that we have several things in common; we are self-motivated, thrive for achieving common goals, and have passion and faith in Wärtsilä’s brand value and promoting it in the industry,” Mahedi describes. “In addition, our team had open communications right from the start as we were sharing individual work achievements that we gained in our ‘home function’ and shared also more personal family-related occasions.”
So, how would you summarise the success recipe of this team?
Neamul has the answer ready as he sums up, “We managed to make this improvement thanks to open day-to-day interaction and discussion we had in the team and with the customer. We understood the business needs of individual customer functions, saw opportunities in their eyes and supported each other as a team all the way.”
So, the big question remains; what happens now? As the team was created for a period of six months – will there be any joint activities now that the team has accomplished its ultimate goal. “The team is, of course, working together regularly, just like before the OE initiative. The vision hasn’t changed; the team and all individuals locally are always aiming to reach the highest customer satisfaction – it’s a goal that needs to be reached multiple times, continuously,” Mahedi says and lets Zahed continue: “It’s true that we have the common goal. We truly work cross departments, so whenever a requirement comes, we don’t think which department should handle it, but the customer-centricity guides us to handle it with a sense of urgency.”
Even if now working again full-time in their home teams, all the OE team mates are eagerly following up how Wärtsilä is continuing its transformation journey and business diversification. “With the enormous vertical business growth in the local market and the ample opportunity to learn about managing technical updates, failures as well as customer expectations, helped us to build this agile team. We learnt that creating a team or a development initiative can start with the employees – we don’t always need to wait for the line organisation to tell us what to do. Who knows, what this team can be used for and what successes other cross-function teams reach in the upcoming years,” Zahed concludes positively.
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WFO Miami Research Page
Weather.gov > Miami - South Florida > WFO Miami Research Page
Cohen, A. E., and P. Santos., 2012: South Florida flash flooding events. Electronic J. Operational Meteor., 13 (11), 151-172.
Etherton, B. and P. Santos, 2008: Sensitivity of WRF Forecasts for South Florida to Initial Conditions. Weather and Forecasting, 23, 725-740.
Lazarus, M. L., C. G. Calvert, M. E. Splitt, P. Santos, D. W. Sharp, P. F. Blottman, and S. M. Spratt, 2007: Real-Time, High-Resolution, Space-Time Analysis of Sea Surface Temperatures from Multiple Platforms. Mon. Wea. Rev., 135, 3158-3173.
Santos, P, Carey, K., MacKenzie, W., Zhang, J., Ferraro, R., Yoe, J., 2007: Summary of Global Positioning System (GPS) Integrated Precipitable Water (IPW). NWA Electronic Journal.
Etherton, B. and P. Santos, 2006: The effect of using AWIPS LAPS to locally initialize the WsEta. NWA Digest., 30, 49-60.
Handel, R. and P. Santos, 2005: Observations of a Wake Low Event. NWA Electronic Journal.
Pfost, P. P. Santos, and T. Warner, 2005: South Florida Sea Breeze/Outflow Boundary Tornadoes, NWA Electronic Journal.
Herbster, Christopher G., Patrick T. Welsh and Pablo Santos, 1999: A Study of Sea Breeze Convective Interactions Using Mesoscale Numerical Modeling. NWA Dig., 23:3, 33-45.
Kelly, Lawrence , Stephen Konarik and Pablo Santos, 2016: Improving Flood and Flash Flood Forecast Across South Florida, , Presented at the 96th Annual American Meteorological Society Conference, New Orleans, LA.
New, Nathan and J.E. Estupiñán, 2014: Meteorological Conditions Leading to the Saharan Dust Events Observed in South Florida in July 2012, Presented at the 26th Conference on Weather Analysis and Forecasting / 22nd Conference on Numerical Weather Prediction, American Meteorological Society, Atlanta, GA.
Díaz, José, Stephen Konarik, and J.E. Estupiñán, 2014: Using Atmospheric Freezing Level to Predict Severe Hail in WFO Miami's County Warning Area, Presented at the 26th Conference on Weather Analysis and Forecasting / 22nd Conference on Numerical Weather Prediction, American Meteorological Society, Atlanta, GA.
Wilson, Michelle and J.E. Estupiñán, 2014: Verification of the FSU/FPL Lightning Model and Analysis of the Meteorological Conditions Leading to the Highest Frequency of Lightning during the 2012 Convective Season, Submitted to the 26th Conference on Weather Analysis and Forecasting / 22nd Conference on Numerical Weather Prediction, American Meteorological Society, Atlanta, GA.
Gibbs, Alex, Pablo Santos, André van der Westhuysen, and Roberto Padilla, 2013: Nearshore Wave Prediction System: Enhancing Marine Forecasting Capabilities During High Impact Events, Presented at the 38th NWA Annual Meeting, Charleston, SC, October 12-17.
Fischer, Michael and J.E. Estupiñán, 2013: A Modified Fog Detection Algorithm Developed at the Miami Weather Forecast Office, Presented at the The 38th Annual National Weather Association Meeting in Charleston South Carolina.
Jenks, E and J.E. Estupiñán, 2012: Performance of Gridded Maximum and Minimum Temperature Guidance and Forecasts at the National Weather Service’s Miami Forecast Office, National Weather Association 37th Annual Meeting, Madison, Wisconsin.
Estupiñán, J.E., Dan Gregoria, Roberto Arias, and K. Voss, 2012: Characteristics of the Saharan Dust Events of July 2012 at Miami Florida: Aerosol Physical Characteristics and Vertical Distribution - Presentation, 2012 SPoRT / NWS Partners Virtual Workshop.
Estupiñán, J.E., 2012: Evaluation of the Convective Initiation (CI) GOES-R Algorithm in South Florida in July of 2012, 2012 SPoRT / NWS Partners Virtual Workshop.
Santos, P., J.C. Maloney, and Juan P. Ramos González, 2012: Validation of the NWS Miami Weather Research and Forecasting System Model Forecasts During the 2011 South Florida Convective Season. 16th Symposium on Integrated Observing and Assimilation Systems for the Atmosphere, Oceans, and Land Surface (IOAS-AOLS), Amer. Meteor. Soc., New Orleans, LA.
Gibbs, Alex, P. Santos, A. J. Van der Westhuysen, R. Padilla, and B. A. Mroczka, 2012: Numerical Optimization and Sensitivity Evaluation of the National Weather Service Southern Region Simulating Waves Nearshore (SR-SWAN) Modeling System. Second Conference on Transition of Research to Operations: Successes, Plans, and Challenges, Amer. Meteor. Soc., New Orleans, LA.
Estupiñán, J.E., Alexis Orengo, Dan Gregoria and Pablo Santos, 2011: Validation of a Convective Sounding Based Worksheet used at WFO Miami to Determine Microburst and Hail Potential during the Summer Time, National Weather Association 36th Annual Meeting, Birmingham, Alabama.
Santos, P., Juan Ramos, Joseph Maloney, and Jeral Estupinan, 2011: Summer 2011 Validation of WFO Miami WRF Runs. National Weather Association 36th Annual Meeting, Birmingham, Alabama.
Case, J. L., S. V. Kumar, P. Santos, J. M. Medlin, and G. J. Jedlovec, 2009: Examining the Impacts of High-Resolution Land and Ocean Surface Initialization on Local Model Predictions of Convection in the Southeastern U.S. PrePrints 13th Conference on Integrated Observing and Assimilation Systems for Atmosphere, Oceans, and Land Surface, Amer. Meteor. Soc., Phoenix, AZ.
Howard, K., G. Zarillo, M. Splitt, S. Lazarus, S. Chiao, P. Santos, and D. Sharp, 2009: The impact of atmospheric model resolution on a coupled wind/wave forecast system. PrePrints 16th Conference on Air-Sea Interaction, Amer. Meteor. Soc., Phoenix, AZ.
Lamberton, N., S. Lazarus, M. Splitt, S. Chiao, G. Zarillo, P. Santos, and D. Sharp, 2009: Assimilation of nearshore winds into a high-resolution atmosphere/wave modeling system. PrePrints 13th Conference on Integrated Observing and Assimilation Systems for Atmosphere, Oceans, and Land Surface, Amer. Meteor. Soc., Phoenix, AZ.
Santos, P., M. DeMaria, D. Sharp, and S. Kiser, 2009: The Determination of Optimal Thresholds of Tropical Cyclone Incremental Wind Speed Probabilities to Support Expressions of Uncertainty in Text Forecasts. PrePrints Symposium on Urban High Impact Weather, Amer. Meteor. Soc., Phoenix, AZ.
Splitt, M., J. L. Case, K. K. Fuell, P. Santos, S. M. Lazarus, and G. J. Jedlovec, 2009: Impact of Lake Okeechobee Sea Surface Temperatures on Numerical Predictions of Summertime Convective Systems over South Florida. PrePrints 13th Conference on Integrated Observing and Assimilation Systems for Atmosphere, Oceans, and Land Surface, Amer. Meteor. Soc., Pheonix, AZ.
Case, J. L., P. Santos, S. Lazarus, M. Splitt, S. L. Haines, S. R. Dembek, and W. M. Lapenta, 2008: A Multi-Season Study of the Effects of MODIS Sea-Surface Tempratures on Operational WRF Forecasts at NWS Miami, FL. PrePrints 12th Conference on Integrated Observing and Assimilation Systems for Atmosphere, Oceans, and Land Surface, Amer. Meteor. Soc., New Orleans, LA.
Santos, P., A. Devanas, K. Kasper, and D. Gregoria, 2008: Tropical Cyclone Induced Tornados Associated with the Formation of Tropical Storm Barry. PrePrints Tropical Meteorology Symposium, Amer. Meteor. Soc., New Orleans, LA.
Santos, P., D. Sharp, M. Volkmer, and G. Rader, 2008: Employing Hurricane Wind Probabilities to Convery Forecast Uncertainty and Potential Impact through NWS Field Office Forecast Products. PrePrints Tropical Meteorology Symposium, Amer. Meteor. Soc., New Orleans, LA.
Case, J. L., K. M. LaCasse, S. R. Dembek, P. Santos, and W. M. Lapenta, 2007: Impact of MODIS High-Resolution Sea-Surface Temperatures on WRF Forecasts at NWS Miami, FL. Preprints NWA Annual Meeting, Reno, NV.
Strassberg, G. and P. Santos, 2007: Mesoscale Elements of the 14 December 2006 West Palm Beach Flash Flood. Preprints 22th Conference on Weather and Forecasting, Amer. Meteor. Soc., Park City, UT.
Sharp, D., M.Volkmer, P. Santos, G. Rader, and M. Sardi, 2006: Employing Hurricane Wind Probabilities to Enhance Local Forecasts and Improve Guidance for Decision-Makers. Preprints 27th Conference on Hurricanes and Tropical Meteorology, Amer. Meteor. Soc, Monterey, CA.
Lazarus, S., C. G. Calvert, M. E. Splitt, D. Sharp, P. Blottman, S. Spratt, and P. Santos, 2006: Multi-platform real-time sea surface temperature analysis for the initialization of short-term operational forecasts. Preprints 10th Symposium on Integrated Observing and Assimilation Systems for the Atmosphere, Oceans, and Land Surface (IOAS-AOLS), Amer. Meteor. Soc., Atlanta, GA.
Etherton, B., and P. Santos, 2006: Sensitivity of WRF forecasts for South Florida to Initial and Boundary Conditions (PDF Version). Preprints 10th Symposium on Integrated Observing and Assimilation Systems for the Atmosphere, Oceans, and Land Surface (IOAS-AOLS), Atlanta, GA.
Etherton, B. and P. Santos, 2005: AMS 17th Conference on Numerical Weather Prediction: A comparison of WRF forecasts made using different sources for initial and boundary conditions. Preprints 17th Conference on Numerical Weather Prediction, Amer. Meteor. Soc., Washington, D.C.
Etherton, B., P. Santos, S. Lazarus, and C. Calvert, 2005: The effect of using AWIPS LAPS and High Resolution SSTs to locally initialize the Workstation ETA. Preprints Ninth Symposium on Integrated Observing and Assimilation Systems for the Atmosphere, Oceans, and Land Surface (IOAS-AOLS), Amer. Meteor. Soc., San Diego, CA.
Calvert, C. G., S. M. Lazarus, P. Santos, D. W. Sharp, P. Blottman, and S. Spratt, 2005: Assimilation of Multi-Satellite High Resolution Sea Surface Temperatures for a Real-Time Local Analysis and Forecasting System. Preprints Ninth Symposium on Integrated Observing and Assimilation Systems for the Atmosphere, Oceans, and Land Surface (IOAS-AOLS), Amer. Meteor. Soc., San Diego, CA.
Handel, R. and P. Santos, 2004: Observations From The 13 April 2004 Wake Low Damaging Wind Event in South Florida. Preprints 22th Conference on Severe Local Storms, Amer. Meteor. Soc., Hyannis, MA.
Etherton, B., and P. Santos, 2004: The Effect of Local Initialization on Workstation Eta. Preprints 16th Conference on Numerical Weather Prediction, Amer. Meteor. Soc., Seattle, WA.
Warner, T., and P. Santos, 2003: The MiamiMetropolitan Area Tornado of 27 March 2003: A Qualitative Assessment of Vorticity Enhancement in a Developing Supercell Interacting With an Advancing Outflow Boundary. NWA 28th Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, FL.
Santos, P. and E. Smith, 2003: Seasonal Characteristics of the Gulf of Mexico-Caribbean Basin Water Budget during One Semiannual Cycle as Retrieved from Satellite. Preprints 17th Conference on Hydrology, Amer. Meteor. Soc., Long Beach, CA.
Santos, P., G. Rader, Z. Brown, and D. P. Brown, 2002: The October 3-4 2000 Heavy Precipitation/Flash Flood Event Across South Florida (PDF Version). Preprints 16th Conference on Hydrology, Amer. Meteor. Soc., Orlando, FL.
Santos, P. and R. Pfost, 2002: Verification of Local Modeling at the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Miami, FL and Ingest of Local Data into LAPS and MSAS in AWIPS (PPT Presentation). Preprints Interactive Symposium on AWIPS, Local Modeling, Amer. Meteor. Soc., Orlando, FL.
Other Local Studies
South Florida Severe Weather Climatology. Gregoria, Dan F., Kirsten Chaney, 2013.
Tropical cyclone quantitative precipitation forecasting. Pfost, Russell, 2003.
Underreporting of heat and cold related deaths in Florida. Lushine, James B., 1999.
Tornado outbreak in the Middle and Upper Florida Keys associated with Tropical Storm Mitch. Rader, Guy E.
and Jack Gross, 1999.
Summary of Hurricane Irene in South Florida. 1999.
South Florida 1998 Groundhog Day tornado outbreak. Brabander, Kim O., 1998.
An approach to waterspout forecasting for South Florida and the Keys. Brown, Daniel P. and Joel Rothfuss.
Climatological probabilities of precipitation for South Florida. Brown, Daniel P., 1998.
Summary of severe weather outbreak in South Florida February 2, 1998. Lushine, James B., 1998.
Short Case Studies. Gross, Jack, 1998.
ETA model and radar observations which enabled accurate forecasts and timely warnings of downtown Miami F1 tornado.
Brown, Daniel P., 1997.
Duration of the summer season in South Florida. Biedinger, Raymond E., 1993. Updated by James B. Lushine 5/19/1998.
Other NOAA Research Agencies
AOML/Hurricane Research Division
Atmospheric Science Journals
American Meteorological Society - Journals or Conference Preprints
National Weather Association - Electronic Journal of Operational Meteorology
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What Is Encephalopathy?
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Types and Causes
Encephalopathy is a condition in which diffuse disease affects brain function and/or structure. Encephalopathy can occur due to numerous causes. The conditions that cause encephalopathy are serious—without treatment, temporary or permanent brain damage, loss of consciousness, and even death can occur.
Here is what you need to know about encephalopathy and its types, causes, symptoms, and more.
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Types of Encephalopathy and Causes
Encephalopathy can be acute or chronic. Examples of acute encephalopathy are hepatic, uremic, hypertensive, Hashimoto's, and Wernicke's, while chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), hypoxic-ischemic, and spongiform are examples of chronic encephalopathies.
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive (gradually increasing), degenerative (worsening) brain condition linked to repeated blows to the head over a long time period.
While prevalence for CTE isn’t truly known, this type of encephalopathy tends to affect athletes in contact sports (like American football), military personnel who have been exposed to repetitive blunt head trauma, and victims of domestic abuse.
Symptoms of CTE don’t develop right away after head trauma—it will take years of repeated head trauma. Long term effects include depression, memory problems, impulsive behavior, and difficulty making decisions and carrying out tasks.
Hashimoto’s Encephalopathy
Hashimoto's encephalopathy (HE) is associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune thyroid disease caused by an underactive thyroid. HE has an estimated prevalence of 2.1 per population of 100,000.
HE symptoms include seizures, confusion, and dementia. It is also known to cause psychosis, including visual hallucinations and paranoid delusions.
Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)—also known as global hypoxic-ischemic injury—is a type of diffuse brain dysfunction that happens when the brain doesn’t get enough oxygen for a period of time.
This type of injury can result in permanent brain damage. It differs from a stroke in that multiple areas of the brain are affected by low oxygen at once, rather than an area supplied by one blood vessel.
In adults, hypoxic-ischemic injury is usually related to a cardiac arrest, while in older children, the most common causes are drowning and choking.
In newborns, HIE can occur prior to birth, during delivery, or shortly after birth. Causes can include pregnancy issues, trauma during delivery, and umbilical knots.
The range in outcome after HIE varies tremendously. Some babies with HIE will not have noticeable effects, some may suffer permanent brain damage, and others might not survive.
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Hypertensive encephalopathy is generalized brain dysfunction due to sudden, markedly high blood pressure. Symptoms of hypertensive encephalopathy include headaches, vomiting, balance problems, and confusion. It can lead to seizures or bleeding in the back of the eye.
Hypertensive encephalopathy can occur due to severe kidney failure or from abruptly stopping blood pressure medications.
Infectious Encephalopathies
Infectious encephalopathies are the most serious types of encephalopathies. They result from transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, also known as prion diseases, including chronic wasting disease, fatal familial insomnia, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
These encephalopathies are characterized by tiny holes that give the brain a spongy-like appearance. Infectious encephalopathies are neurogenerative—after they begin, they continue to cause damage to the brain over time.
Metabolic encephalopathy occurs when a health condition—like diabetes, kidney failure, heart failure, or liver disease—affects proteins, electrolytes, or nutrients in a way that makes it hard for the brain to work. For example, high blood sugar can lead to confusion or a coma.
Neurological symptoms are common if the underlying cause isn't optimally treated. Sometimes, brain problems associated with metabolic encephalopathies are reversible.
Wernicke Encephalopathy
Wernicke encephalopathy (WE), which is often caused by alcoholism, is associated with reduced vitamin B levels, especially thiamine (vitamin B1). Symptoms of WE may include confusion, loss of mental acuity, vision changes, and problems with muscle coordination.
Uremic encephalopathy occurs due to kidney failure, which can cause a buildup of uremic toxins in the brain.
Symptoms include lethargy, confusion, seizures, or coma. Uremic encephalopathy is treated with dialysis or a kidney transplant.
Glycine Encephalopathy
Glycine encephalopathy is a genetic or inherited condition in which there are abnormally high levels of glycine (an amino acid) in the brain.
Symptoms of this type of encephalopathy appear in newborn infants and include lack of energy, trouble eating, low muscle tone, abnormal jerking movements, and breathing problems.
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Hepatic encephalopathy can occur with cirrhosis—chronic liver damage, that leads to liver scarring and liver failure.
With hepatic encephalopathy, the liver cannot adequately remove toxins from the blood, and these toxins eventually lead to brain damage.
This type of encephalopathy can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). In some instances, a person with hepatic encephalopathy can become unresponsive and may experience a coma.
Encephalopathy Symptoms
The symptoms of encephalopathy are associated with its cause.
Some of the most common symptoms include:
Personality changes
Concentration troubles
Encephalopathy may cause:
Uncontrollable muscle twitches
Trouble speaking
Trouble swallowing
If you or a loved one develop any of these symptoms, you should get prompt medical attention.
If you or your loved one have already been diagnosed with encephalopathy, be aware of the following complications:
Severe confusion
Severe disorientation
These are signs of a medical emergency that require immediate care.
If you are being evaluated for possible encephalopathy, your doctor will ask about your medical history and all medications you are taking. They will also give you a physical examination and neurological examination and may request additional tests.
Tests that may be part of encephalopathy diagnosis include:
Blood tests to look for bacteria, viruses, toxins, hormonal or chemical imbalances
A spinal tap where your clinician will take a sample of spinal fluid to be examined for bacteria, viruses, toxins, or prions
Imaging studies, including computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
An electroencephalogram (EEG) test to measure electrical activity in the brain
The results of testing can help your doctor determine if you have encephalopathy, the type of encephalopathy, and the cause or causes.
Untreated encephalopathy can lead to worsening or permanent brain damage or death. Treatment includes symptom management and relieving the underlying cause. For example, with Hashimoto’s encephalopathy, standard therapy includes glucocorticoids and immunosuppressive medications.
Nutritional supplementation may be recommended to slow down brain damage or to help manage an underlying metabolic condition.
Treatment for chronic traumatic encephalopathy may include behavior therapy, pain management, and cognitive training to improve thinking and problem-solving skills.
Recurrent seizures would be prevented with anticonvulsant drugs.
In rare cases, severe encephalopathy can cause loss of consciousness or coma. If this happens, you will need respiratory support as you are recovering.
Some types of encephalopathy can be prevented, while others are not preventable. For example, genetic types of encephalopathy, like glycine encephalopathy, aren’t preventable—but hepatic encephalopathy might be.
Certain lifestyle changes may reduce your risk of developing encephalopathy.
Beneficial lifestyle adjustments can include:
Avoiding excess alcohol consumption
Reducing exposure to toxins
Eating a healthy diet, exercising, and maintaining a healthy weight
Seeing your doctor regularly
Avoiding medications that adversely affect the nervous system
Reducing your risk of head trauma
Your doctor can provide information about your encephalopathy risk.
If you experience symptoms of encephalopathy, like decreased mental ability, confusion, decreased muscle coordination, and vision or eye changes, it is important to seek immediate medical help. If you have encephalopathy, your doctor can prescribe therapies for treating your symptoms and preventing further brain damage.
The sooner you get medical attention, the sooner you can recover from impaired brain function.
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by May Malone | Nov 5, 2020 | Honors & Celebrations, UCW Campus News | 0 comments
On the morning of Wednesday, November 4, UChicago Charter School Woodlawn (UCW) High School senior Mia Rodgers hopped onto a Zoom call with UCW’s Chief College Officer Mr. Torres. She expected to have a routine conversation about her college application essays, but a few moments after she joined the call, she noticed she and Mr. Torres weren’t the only ones in the Zoom room. More and more people began to pour in, including the University of Chicago’s Deputy Director of Admissions and her regional admissions counselor, who had exciting news to share with Mia: she had been accepted to the University of Chicago’s Class of 2025 with a full-tuition scholarship!
Mia is one of the first students to be admitted to UChicago’s Class of 2025. While most applicants won’t begin hearing their admissions decisions until winter break, Mia applied early through a new UChicago Promise program aimed at supporting students in the city of Chicago. Called Moving Online, Virtually Empowered, Unlimited Potential, the MOVE UP program expands UChicago Promise’s work to support Chicago Public Schools students as they navigate the college search, application, admissions and financial aid processes virtually.
Mia has an impressive track record both in her professional and academic achievements thus far. In addition to serving as the Youth Liaison for the Equitable Learning and Development Project at the UChicago Consortium on School Research, she was admitted to the UChicago Collegiate Scholars program, through which she was able to take summer courses in humanities, social sciences, and mathematics, taught by University of Chicago faculty on campus. She was also an apprentice for the After School Matters Green Star Movement and a delegate for Model United Nations.
When asked how she found these opportunities, Mia credited her UCW administrators and College Graduation Office counselors: “I would have never known about the Collegiate Scholars Program, or taken classes at UChicago SSA and or the Law School, or gone on those college tours if our administrators and counselors hadn’t really worked hard on our behalf to expose us to this college-bound track and get us prepared… They and the teachers at UCW really want to see the students win in a way that I haven’t experienced before.”
Mia also spoke to the important role the UCW College Graduation Office has played in hers and others’ journeys to college: “The College Graduation Office gives us a lot of help with essays, applications, and things like that, but they also do a lot of advocating for us outside of school. Like Mr. Torres, he said, ‘Let me know if you’re applying to UChicago. I can make sure someone there knows, too, and is looking out for your application.’ Things of that nature really show that this is more than just a job to them because there’s only so much that they really have to do, but I see them going out of their way to make sure that we’re going to succeed… I just think it’s really beautiful to see how willing they are to advocate for us because I know a lot of friends I have in other schools say that they don’t have that privilege to be with counselors like these.”
UChicago Charter is so impressed with Mia’s accomplishments as well as her growth over her high school career. This summer, Mia was also accepted to the competitive Questbridge College Prep Scholars program. When we spoke with Mia after her Questbridge acceptance, she offered advice to future UChicago Charter students thinking about applying to similar programs: “When applying to programs, I always question whether I am smart enough, if I am making myself stand out, or if I even deserve the opportunity. What this process has taught me is that questioning myself won’t bring me any closer to achieving my goal. I now realize that to trust yourself is the most important part of the application.”
It is clear that UChicago Admissions took notice of Mia’s confidence and drive, and we hope that her acceptance and full-tuition scholarship to the University reaffirms her deservedness of every opportunity that comes her way.
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Rajinikanth says ‘no’ to politics again
Team Udayavani, Jan 11, 2021, 12:20 PM IST
Chennai: Top star Rajinikanth on Monday categorically said he would not enter politics and appealed to his fans to not organise any events to urge him to reconsider his decision.
A day after his fans held an agitation here, urging him to reverse his choice, the actor said he has already made known his decision and explained the reasons for it.
In a statement posted on his Twitter handle, he appealed to his fans to not organize such events seeking him to enter politics and make him sad more and more.
After his hospitalization in Hyderabad for fluctuation in blood pressure, the actor declared on December 29 that he would not enter politics given his health condition vis-a-vis the coronavirus pandemic. The actor underwent a renal transplant in 2016 and is on immunosuppressants.
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General Electric and McDonald’s Honored With ACE Awards for 2016
McDonald’s Director for Global Government & Public Affairs Sam Tatevosyan alongside Ziad Haidar, State Department special representative for commercial and business affairs
The U.S. Department of State recently held its 18th annual Awards for Corporate Excellence (ACE). Two leading USCIB member companies, General Electric and McDonald’s, headed the list of six recipients honored for exceptional proactive corporate responsibility programs in specific foreign countries. Deputy Secretary of State Tony Blinken handed out the awards in an impressive ceremony in the Benjamin Franklin State Dining Room. Under Secretary for Economic Growth Cathy Novelli and Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Ziad Haidar also participated in the ceremonies. USCIB Vice President Shaun Donnelly, a former U.S ambassador and State Department official, represented USCIB at the event.
General Electric and McDonald’s were the two winners in the “Inclusive Hiring Practices” category. GE was honored for co-founding the country’s first all-women business services center, which now employs over 1,000 Saudi and non-Saudi women, servicing a fifth of the company’s worldwide service needs. Mazen Dalati, chief operating officer of GE Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, accepted the award. GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt also spoke via a video message.
McDonald’s Deutschland was also honored in the “Inclusive Hiring Practices” category. McDonald’s Deutschland has led by example to support refugees’ integration into Germany’s society and workforce. Since 2015, McDonald’s Deutschland has employed over 900 refugees across the country. The company also provided over 20,000 online German Language learning course licenses to help refugees prepare for the workforce in Germany. Sam Tatevosyan, McDonald’s director of global government and public affairs, accepted the award on behalf of McDonald’s Deutschland and the entire company.
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The audience at last week’s ceremony included U.S. government officials, foreign ambassadors, the business community and the media. The ceremony was webcast around the world by the Department of State. More details on the Department of State’s ACE awards program, the ceremony, and this year’s winners can be found here.
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“Furthermore, regardless of the ‘waiver,’ Gen. Austin is not the right person for the job of secretary of Defense,” the memo added. “He lacks civilian experience, has no experience in countering China, and has a track record of failures as the [Central Command] head in Syria and Iraq and in the war on ISIS. For all of these reasons, conservatives should not vote to grant a ‘waiver’ for Gen. Austin.” … [Read more...] about 15 former Defense officials back waiver for Austin to serve as Defense secretary
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Trump Feeds His Base Riot Porn, Inches Us Toward Civil War
· June 2, 2020 ·
If you think this result would backfire on Trump, causing decent people to recoil from the American carnage, you haven’t been paying attention. Trump has never been about peace and comity. He has never been about persuading. He wants us afraid. He wants us angry. He wants us divided. This isn’t just a nicety if he’s going to turn out his base in November; it’s a necessary ingredient. … [Read more...] about Trump Feeds His Base Riot Porn, Inches Us Toward Civil War
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ABC’s Stephanopoulos to GOP senator on presidential race: ‘Why can’t you accept the results?’
· December 6, 2020 ·
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One of the most pessimistic players, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), was recently forced to admit that, “The quality of life [in Britain after Brexit] will probably remain to a very great extent as it is today, because the values will remain the same”, despite having claimed that, “A decision to exit would result in … substantial negative consequences for the UK, the EU and the rest of the world” prior to the referendum. … [Read more...] about Embarrassment for EU Loyalist Scaremongers as Unemployment Continues to Fall
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Nancy Cartwright won’t be at Supernova 2015
“I didn’t do it.”
Well, actually you did do it, Bart Simpson. But at least it’s better than saying “woozle wuzzle”.
Unfortunately due to work commitments, like voicing Bart Simpson on that little show called The Simpsons, Nancy Cartwright has had to cancel her appearance this year at the Australian Supernova Pop Culture Expo in Sydney (19-21 June) and in Perth (27-28 June).
As the Supernova website broke the news, citing an email from Nancy Cartwright in which she wrote:
“Sadly, you should know I’ve received the below message from The Simpsons Producers and am unable to travel to Australia. As you may have heard we have been playing catch up on the show.”
It’s likely the “playing catch up on the show” may well be a reference to the Harry Shearer incident a short while ago.
Following Nancy Cartwright’s inability to attend, Supanova will be honouring refunds of tickets, as Supernova’s Event Director said:
“We’ll also make sure, in conjunction with our ticketing partners Moshtix, that any Nancy Cartwright specific pre-purchases are refunded ASAP.”
While it’s not quite the Bi-Mon-Sci-Fi-Con, the upside is that Supernova will still include cosplayers of all varieties. Along with creators and celebrities of and from comics to the screens big and silver.
No word yet on whether any tours of the box factory will also be included.
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What to do if you missed the Help to Buy ISA deadline
If you’re a first-time buyer saving for a home, you can no longer open a Help to Buy ISA. But don’t panic – you can still get ‘free’ cash towards your property purchase by opening a Lifetime ISA.
The Help to Buy ISA shut to new entrants on Saturday 30 November after four years. The account, which offered savers up to £3,000 of ‘free’ money from the government, has so far helped Brits buy over 256,000 homes, worth a total of £44bn.
Existing Help to Buy ISA accountholders can continue contributing into it until 30 November 2029, and they’ll be eligible for the government bonus as long as they buy a property before December 2030.
But for anyone who missed the chance to open a Help to Buy ISA, a Lifetime ISA could be a good alternative.
What is a Lifetime ISA?
The Lifetime ISA was the brainchild of former chancellor George Osborne. The savings account launched in 2017 and allows people to save for a first home or retirement.
You can save or invest up to £4,000 tax-free every year – compared to £2,400 a year with a Help to Buy ISA – and the government pays a 25% bonus annually until you reach the age of 50, up to a maximum of £1,000 a year.
The Lifetime ISA is available to anyone aged 18-39. You can continue making deposits until you turn 50.
The downside to the Lifetime ISA is you can’t get hold of your money without paying a 25% penalty – unless you’re buying your first home or you’re over 60.
It’s worth remembering that the Lifetime ISA limit of £4,000 counts towards your annual ISA limit, which is £20,000 for the 2019 to 2020 tax year.
Where can I open a Lifetime ISA?
Unlike with a Help to Buy ISA, you can open a stocks and shares or a cash Lifetime ISA.
A handful of providers currently offer a stocks and shares Lifetime ISA: AJ Bell, Hargreaves Lansdown, Nutmeg, The Share Centre and Moneybox.
Five providers offer a cash version but unfortunately, rates are pretty poor.
The best deal is 1.40% from Moneybox, which isn’t great when compared with the best Help to Buy ISA rate of 2.58% from Barclays.
The Moneybox account is also only available via an app, so it may not suit everyone.
The second-best rate is from Nottingham Building Society, which offers 1.25%.
The latest entrant to the Lifetime ISA market, Paragon, pays 1.15%, while Newcastle Building Society and Skipton Building Society offer 1.10% and 1.00% respectively.
Will competition heat up?
When the Paragon Lifetime ISA launched last week, Anna Bowes, co-founder of advice site Savings Champion, said: “Hopefully this new account will be the first of many new cash Lifetime ISAs to the market.
“I would especially expect to see Lifetime ISAs launched by some of the high street providers, such as Barclays, Nationwide and NatWest, which currently offer some of the best Help to Buy ISAs on the market.”
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Scar Free And Painless Removal Of Benign Tumors Of Breast Now Available In India at Medanta The Medicity
Medanta – The Medicity, a multi-speciality institute located in National Capital Region, has introduced the ‘Scar Free Breast Biopsy’ treatment in India. The treatment ensures 99% scar free detection and removal of benign lumps. This new technology saves women from breast amputation and other causalities related to cancer, as early diagnosis of the disease is now possible.
TheWorld Health Organization (WHO) has predicted that by 2020, one in eight urban Indian women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Presently, one in four female cancer cases are breast cancers*. The disease is prevalent in India, claiming one in 28 urban women as victims.
About MRI – Guided Vacuum assisted Breast Biopsy (VABB)
Scar Free Breast Biopsy’ is also known as Guided Vacuum assisted Breast Biopsy (VABB). The biggest positive for the women undergoing this surgery is that it will not leave any ‘scar’ on the breast post the procedure. It offers very early diagnosis of really small abnormalities (as small as 1-2mm) which are not visualized on ultrasound or mammography and are only visible on MRI. Adequate samples of the lesions are collected, with its unique suction technology in a single prick of the needle that enhances the accuracy of the procedure.
Commenting on the announcement, Dr. Naresh Trehan, Founder and Chairman, Medanta – The Medicity said, “We are proud to bring yet another ground-breaking technology to India that relieves 49% of our population from the fear of after-effects of the breast cancer detection process. Women in India now have access to the international grade technology that delivers scar free detection and treatment of breast cancer.”
Dr. Jyoti Arora, who is a leading breast interventional radiologist in India and Sr Consultant Radiologist at Medanta the Medicity is a frequent user of this technology and she says, “This technology currently is the last stop for breast biopsy and is recommended specifically for difficult lesions when we can’t target them under other modalities like ultrasound and mammography. VABB technology increases the efficiency, accuracy and eases of targeting these breast lesions and is the standard of care in the Western world.”
“This technology is now being used to remove small benign (non-cancerous) breast lumps after careful patient selection. The whole procedure can be done under local anesthetic as an OPD procedure. The major advantages are: It is scar free, with quick healing time and no risk of general anesthesia,” Dr. Arora added.
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Roksan to release flagship Oxygene CD player and amplifier
By Andrew Everard 21 August 2012
Flagship models hit the shops at the end of September, have novel 'Less is More' button-free design
On the way from British audio company Roksan are the first models in its new flagship Oxygene range – a £2500 CD player and £3000 integrated amp, complete with a novel button-free design.
The Roksan Oxygene designs were acquired by the company from Danish high-end designer Bo Christensen, founder of Primare and later of BOW Technologies, and are described by Roksan as having 'Understated and elegant aesthetics… matched with simplistic user-friendliness to result in a unique and striking design.'
The company says it has applied to the designs 'high quality metalwork, the most rigorous quality control and top componentry', the units being made in cast aluminium with a distinctive dot matrix display and touch-sensitive controls.
In fact the controls are hidden in the Less Is More script on the on the top panels: press 'Less' to reduce the volume on the amplifier or skip backwards on the CD player, 'More' to increase volume or skip forward, and 'Is' to cycle through the amp inputs or access other CD player functions.
The Oxygene Integrated Amplifier is a Class D design, and has a 2x75W output into 8ohms, doubling into 4ohms, three sets of conventional analogue inputs and sixteen channels of Bluetooth inputs, allowing the wireless connection of multiple devices.
As well as speaker outputs, its also has left/right outputs for active subwoofers.
The CD player, meanwhile, uses 24-bit/192kHz digital to analogue conversion, and offers both digital and analogue outputs, while the Oxygene remote uses the same touch-sensitive switching as the amp and player.
Both CD player and amplifier measure 31x31cm – LP dimensions, Roskan says –, stand 6cm tall, and come in a choice of three finishes.
Breathlesssly described by the company as 'Roksan’s most exclusive line', it's said the Oxygene products 'will be everything for the privileged few'.
They're due in the shops around the end of September, and Roksan is planning to expand the range in the near future. It's expected to add a CD transport, a DAC and – further down the line – more amplification products and speakers.
Christensen's company, Artora Audio, already had more models either in production or on the way before it was acquired by Roksan, and a statement on its website says: 'Artora is now taken over by Roksan Audio Limited, the Artora Amplifier and CD Player have been improved and upgraded by Roksan.
'These new products which will also include speakers, a DAC and CD transport will be manufactured by Roksan Audio limited as its Oxygene series.'
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Official Houdini Seance held at the Dorothy Young Center
The Official Houdini Seance was held last night in the Black Box Theatre of the Dorothy Young Center for the Arts. The 101-year-old Young, who worked as an assistant to Houdini during his 1925 tour, participated in the seance alongside organizer Sidney Radner.
“It's still an honest attempt to see if we can contact Houdini,” said Radner, who brought a pair of Houdini's handcuffs which Houdini said he would open, if he could, from beyond the grave. Radner noted. “We would be satisfied right now if it was put on a table and then he comes back in a physical way, he moved it across the table and it fell on the floor, or something like that.”
Last night’s seance was conducted by psychic Jane Doherty of South Plainfield, who investigated the Massachusetts home of accused ax murderer Lizzie Borden and said her stomach expands by several inches when spirits are present.
“I think now, the point of doing it is really to honor (Houdini's) memory,” said Barbara Parker, who is the granddaughter of Dorothy Young. “(Dorothy) talks about the Houdinis as being her second parents during that period of her life.”
Source: The Star-Ledger
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Women on Web: safe abortion
Language: فارسی
Abortion hotline launch in Peru supported by Women on Waves
Press release: 28 TH OF MAY, 2010
A public hotline giving women information about safe abortion using pills Misoprostol, was launched in Lima, Peru yesterday on may 27 th, 2010,
http://abortoinfosegura.com/blog/
The hotline was launched by the Colectivo para la Libre Información de las Mujeres (CLIM), or Collective for Free Information for Women, a feminist organization dedicated to democratizing vital health information. The hotline is supported by Women on Waves (Netherlands) and is one of similar initiatives that Women on Waves has supported in Ecuador, Argentina, and Chile in the past two years.
Press inquiries in Peru: 00511997444539
Women needing help in Peru: 01-945411951
Press inquiries Women on Waves: +31652052561
To follow to activities surrounding the launch, please visit the Women on Waves website: www.womenonwaves.org/set-2212-en.html
Many women do not have access to safe abortion services as they are legally restricted in most countries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. As a result 1 in every 300 women who have an unsafe abortion die unnecessarily: 70,000 women each year. Many more women suffer long-term complications such as infertility and chronic pain. Peru has one of the highest rates of abortion in Latin America, about 352,000 clandestine abortions per year.
Maternal mortality caused by unsafe abortion can be prevented if women themselves have information and access to a medicine called misoprostol. Misoprostol has been on the list of essential medicines of the WHO since 2005. Misoprostol is cheap, widely available, heat resistant, and can be kept for years. Misoprostol can be used to induce a safe abortion, treat an incomplete miscarriage, prevent and treat heavy bleeding after giving birth, and induce birth. Misoprostol is available around the world for treatment of gastric ulcers. Misoprostol can easily be used by women themselves at home without supervision of health professionals to cause an abortion (3 doses of 4 tablets of 200 mcg under the tongue every 3 hours). Abortion using misoprostol has been shown to be safe and 85-90% effective if taken during the first 9 weeks of pregnancy. It is far safer than the unsafe surgical or traditional abortion methods that women will use when desperately trying to end an unwanted pregnancy and has the same health impact as a spontaneous miscarriage. Usually a miscarriage is handled by women themselves without additional medical supervision. Woman who do need further medical attention because of an incomplete abortion can easily be treated by any doctor. Follow-up treatment for miscarriage and even post abortion care is available and legal everywhere. A woman can report to a doctor saying she has had a miscarriage. Making information about the most effective regimens of misoprostol for safe abortion easily available to women themselves can save women?s lives. It gives women the possibility to take their health and lives in their own hands irrespective of the availability or willingness of doctors or the legality of abortion in their country.
Women who live in a country where there is no access to safe abortion services and can not obtain misoprostol can get support by Women on Web www.womenonweb.org.
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Grayson Hoffman
“Mr. Vice President, I’m speaking.”
The first and only VP debate of 2020 just ended and, frankly, I’m exhausted. This administration, this pandemic, this country, and this year are emotionally draining. However, there was another layer on top of those background stressors tonight: blatant sexism from the Vice President aimed at Senator Kamala Harris and moderator Susan Page. Page is the Washington Bureau chief of USA Today and has covered ten presidential campaigns and six administrations (1).
It never gets easier to watch men speak condescendingly to women. To see them constantly talk over women. To hear them gaslight women. To watch them twist the words of women. To very clearly notice the utter disrespect they feel toward women - especially women in power, especially brilliant women, especially proud women.
Image: Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images
Well, tonight was no different. I knew the debate would be filled with sexism, but that did not make it easier to watch for an hour and a half. Tonight Vice President Pence didn’t follow any rules. Not only did he talk around each question he was asked, but he spoke over his allotted time every opportunity he could. He spoke right over Susan Page, who tried repeatedly to cut him off and keep the timing of the debate on track. He interrupted Senator Harris time and time again. He faced no consequences for complete lies regarding the Trump administration’s records on everything: from its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic to the utter hypocrisy of it trying to confirm a Supreme Court justice in the middle of an election.
Over the course of the debate, the candidates spoke on the following issues that were brought up by Susan Page: COVID-19, the role of the Vice President and the 25th Amendment, the economy, climate change, China and foreign policy, the Supreme Court, police violence and justice for Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, a peaceful transfer of power, and polarization in America. Each subject was spoken about (mostly by Senator Harris), but obviously COVID-19 dominated the discussion.
Image: Getty Images, BBC's article, "Kamala Harris v Mike Pence", Oct 8, 2020
As we all know, President Trump and the FLOTUS both currently have the coronavirus. The White House also played host to an event that is now being considered a “super spreader event.” Because of the “COVID-cluster” in the White House, new safety measures were put in place for the VP debate. Besides sitting over 12 feet apart, there were two walls of plexiglass separating the candidates. Each attendee also was required to wear a mask, which was not a requirement during the first presidential debate last week (2).
Vice President Pence’s team did not agree to those health and safety measures until just hours before the debate, saying the precaution was “not needed” (3).
The ridiculousness of that statement and so many other mistruths he said aside, what made me the most angry was how freely and confidently he talked down to Senator Harris and Susan Page.
He showed overt White male privilege. He showed clear misogyny and disregard for everything Senator Harris had to say. He was not as disruptive or loud as his boss; however, there was condescension throughout the debate. From adding in lies to ignoring the questions completely, he peppered in covert sexism as well. He said things like: “you’re entitled to your own opinion, but you’re not entitled to your own facts” and cut her off throughout the debate.
Image: Kamala Harris’ Instagram
Fortunately, Kamala Harris knows how to stand up for herself. She knows her value. She knows that women are often mistreated solely because of their gender in this patriarchal society. An often used phrase during the 1.5 hours was “Mr. Vice President, I’m speaking.”
In one short sentence, Senator Harris showed her respect for the office while asserting her position as a fellow Vice Presidential candidate and human being.
She made it clear that no man, no matter his hubris, is allowed to speak over her. Even though she did this, it still doesn’t take away the fact that we live in a society where it is expected and natural for men to ignore, condescend, and speak over women. Cori Bush, candidate for U.S. Congress, added to the online conversation by Tweeting the following.
Image: Cori Bush’s Twitter
Actress Uzo Aduba said of Senator Harris’ “I’m speaking” phrase: “I hope every little girl heard that.” Arianna Huffington, the founder of the Huffington Post, called the phrase “a familiar moment” for all women (4). Senator Tina Smith (MN) mentioned that tonight women are feeling the following towards men: “Do not lecture. Do not condescend. And do not underestimate us” (5). We all saw Senator Harris stand up not only for herself, but for every single woman who has ever been spoken over by a man. We deserve that representation and we deserve that female power from the highest offices in the land.
Here is a photo I took of my TV while Senator Harris was laughing in utter disbelief at the complete lies and exaggerations coming out of the Vice President’s mouth. Here’s a New York Times fact-check of everything he said. You'll notice that many of Pence’s statements were either “false,” “misleading,” or “exaggerated.” Conversely, most of Harris’ statements are “true” or “mostly true.”
The statements made by our representatives are important. It is always worth pointing out when they are telling utter lies and misrepresentation of facts and science. It is also incredibly vital that our representatives treat people with respect and dignity. We have seen that President Trump and Vice President Pence do not treat any other human with either of those things. And you could see that from the Vice President in the debate as well. He disregarded Susan Page’s moderation by ignoring and talking over her. He interjected lies into Senator Harris’s statements as well. You probably noticed that Senator Harris often spoke over her time as well; however, when she did this, she spoke directly to Susan and asked her if she could finish her statement and explained the importance of what she was saying - instead of bulldozing over her.
Look, it’s no shock that I completely believe Senator Harris won this debate. I am a huge supporter of hers and believe that she and Joe Biden must be elected to save our democracy, planet, and every American value we hold dear. That being said, even if you disagree, I hope you’ll go back and notice the true disrespect Vice President Pence had toward the women on that stage tonight.
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If you are a woman, I’m sure you aren’t surprised. But it’s still unacceptable and exhausting to withstand. I feel lucky to have had Kamala Harris up there sticking up for herself and for all women who have been shut down over and over by a man like Mike Pence.
There are so many women who are as strong and bold as Senator Harris running for office across the country this year. We have less than one month until election day. We need everyone to help elect women who will fight for our rights and dignity. Look at the women running in your state and help them out.
Lastly, if after watching that debate… you feel like you need a fly swatter and you feel the urge to donate to Joe Biden to make sure Trump and Pence leave the White House, you can get the perfect item here.
Author's Note: it is already sold out, but there are tons of other great items to buy to support this team!
https://www.usatoday.com/staff/2646358001/susan-page/
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/07/politics/vice-presidential-debate-tonight/index.html’
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/06/vice-presidential-debate-mike-pence-team-doesnt-want-plexiglass-his-side/5900004002/
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/10/07/us/vice-presidential-debate-live-stream#im-speaking-becomes-a-viral-moment-for-harris-and-a-new-catchphrase-for-merchandise
https://twitter.com/TinaSmithMN/status/1314033980803633152
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Remobilise the left!
Read online at https://workersliberty.org/node/35886
Submitted by martin on 22 July, 2020 - 8:12 Author: Editorial
Above: protest for Breonna Taylor, London, 12 July 2020. Photo: Tawanda Musendo
Watch the video of the article on this page
The Black Lives Matter protesters, still on the streets eight weeks after the killing of George Floyd, are a new wave of young leftists.
As we said back in Solidarity 551, they deserve "more than the hurried reforms now offered here and there in the USA. Reforms can stick, deepen, become a lever for more, but only through the work of a movement which works and educates week by week, year after year".
Young people on the protests are sympathetic to the idea that we need an ongoing movement, and even to the idea that the movement must be socialist, working for an all-round social levelling-up, not just for specialist reforms. But what are the first steps now, starting from here, to get there?
All the big changes won in capitalist societies have essentially been won by labour-movement mobilisation (sometimes "translated" from countries where they've been won to others where they're implemented to pre-empt mobilisation).
Yet the broad labour movement is not yet fit to give individual young leftists the tools they need to build long-term. There are no other big campaigns or organisations ready-made, or constructible at will, to do that either.
The best way we can help build bigger ongoing movements is to recruit new young leftists to the socialist organisations which will work as pioneers in the rebuilding.
Historically, the big trade union movements in most countries developed only after the pioneer work of small socialist groups, and by the cross-fertilisation of that pioneer work with unpredictable broader groundswells. So also it will be with the rebuilding in the years to come.
We must seize the chances given by the lull in the pandemic in Britain, which has allowed the BLM protests and the re-emergence of strikes as in Tower Hamlets.
And quickly. The lull may be short. We must also gear ourselves up for effective continued operation in case of new lockdowns. The official report on pandemic prospects issued on 14 July expects a resurgence of the virus from September-October, maybe mild but also maybe "greater than that seen in the spring".
The labour movement has partly been "locked down" since March, and so far is responding poorly to the flood of job cuts. But some unions have seen increases in membership, in numbers of reps, and activity at workplace level. "Key workers" feel more confident and can become more assertive.
The Tories have lost credit. As of 14 July, local Labour Parties are again allowed to meet and debate motions, if only online.
Socialists can start again on our staple activities: street stalls, putting motions in meetings, street protests, supporting industrial disputes, in-person meetings (legal again in England, up to a size of 30, from 4 July).
We need to do that to make visible and accessible to the new young leftists, "at first sight", what organised socialists do and what they can do too.
Full lockdown made that accessibility difficult. It worsened difficulties which have developed over recent decades of low direct working-class struggle.
Over those decades, the "model" of left, or leftish, politics most visible to young leftists has become something different from what it had been since the very beginnings of "left politics".
NGOs [Non-Governmental Organisations] or NGO-type activity have become the model. The visible options have become either just to get on e-lists and social media networks, sign e-petitions, and occasionally turn up to protests; or, if more energetic, to get an office job for a leftish NGO, for a think-tank, or on the staff of a trade union.
The socialist alternative, of becoming pioneers in workplaces, in unions, on the streets, and working daily to "make socialists" and organise them by one-to-one advocacy, has been less visible, sometimes not even understood.
But without that alternative, we cannot build a movement with the power in the workplaces and in communities to change society. The rise of NGOs since the 1980s has been a (softening) complement to neoliberalism, not a rallying of forces to defeat it.
Our message to the labour movement, and to ourselves, for the next couple of months, is: remobilise. Use the lull to get on to the streets and to meet in person. Learning from the lessons of the last four months, develop ways to maintain visibility and accessibility for your activity even in the event of new lockdowns.
And to the BLM protesters; to the pro-Corbyn young people to whom Young Labour and Labour Students never offered democratic and activist avenues, and whom the big unions have failed to help organise in their workplaces; to the climate protesters; to the young people who joined anti-Brexit protests, our message is: join us in building the socialist pioneer force which can make the labour movement and the working class a force for social revolution.
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Home » CN invests in Manitoba rail
CN invests in Manitoba rail
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA — The Canadian National Railway (CN) plans to invest approximately C$120 million in Manitoba in 2019 to strengthen the company’s rail network across the province.
“Following a record capital program in 2018, CN has been able to take on more traffic from different commodity sectors based on contracts with our customers,” said Doug Ryhorchuk, vice-president of CN’s Western region. “This year, we are continuing to invest to boost capacity and network resiliency and to meet growing traffic on our corridors across the province.”
The Manitoba investments are part of CN’s 2019 record C$3.9 billion capital investment focused on enabling growth from all commodity segments, including consumer goods, grain, agricultural, forest, and energy products. Over two years, CN will have made a C$7.4 billion capital investment.
“Rail is a fundamental link for farmers and producers on the Prairies,” said Dan Vandal, member of parliament for Saint Boniface — Saint Vital and parliamentary secretary to the minister of indigenous services. “Investments such as these by CN are critical to ensuring that our Prairie products reach their markets, both nationally and internationally.”
CN is currently deploying safety technologies across its network, such as Autonomous Track Inspection Program, Distributed Air Cars, and Automated Inspection Portals. CN noted these implementations combined with its investments in locomotives, capacity, infrastructure, and train crews, will support the safe and efficient movement for customers’ goods to their end markets.
“CN employs more than 2,200 Manitobans and has made significant investments in Manitoba on infrastructure improvements and maintenance over the past five years,” said Chuck Davidson, president and chief executive officer of the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce. “From the construction of a sophisticated national training center in Winnipeg to the Symington Yard expansion designed to enhance shipping capabilities, CN has demonstrated a strong commitment to our province, and to our future growth and prosperity.”
Planned expansion projects include:
Construction of a new train passing siding near Nourse, east of Winnipeg; and,
Construction of 6.3 miles of double track near Exira, west of Portage la Prairie.
Maintenance program highlights include:
Replacement of more than 35 miles of rail;
Installation of approximately 59,000 new railroad ties;
Rebuilds of 13 road crossing surfaces; and,
Maintenance work on bridges, culverts, signal systems and other track infrastructure.
Manitoba is a hub of CN’s transcontinental rail network and home to facilities such as the Symington classification yard, the Transcona Shops, and CN’s Claude Mongeau National Training Centre.
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Prosecutor to jurors: 'You will hear a crime scene scream of what happened to Timothy Coggins'
Posted June 20, 2018 12:36 p.m. EDT
By Eliott C. McLaughlin (CNN)
GRIFFIN, Georgia (CNN) — As the trial began Wednesday for one of the men accused of viciously murdering Timothy Coggins in 1983, Coggins' niece said it was a bittersweet day.
"Sweet that we're finally here, 35 years later, but bitter that my grandparents aren't here to see it," Heather Coggins said.
Heather Coggins' grandmother -- Timothy's mom -- died in 2016, but even on her deathbed, Heather previously told CNN, her grandmother "knew that this day would one day come."
Coggins watched as lawyers made opening statements in the trial of Frankie Gebhardt, 60, who is charged with felony murder, aggravated assault and concealing a death in the October 1983 slaying. Another defendant, Bill Moore Sr., faces the same charges but will be tried separately. Both men are in jail.
Gebhardt's trial is expected to last about a week. Moore's trial could begin later this summer.
Three other people -- one a former corrections officer and another a part-time Milner police officer -- are charged with obstruction for their efforts to derail the investigation after it was reopened in March 2017, Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix said when the five were arrested in October.
As with many cold cases, evidence has gone missing, which defense lawyers say will be key to Gebhardt's defense. And while prosecutors acknowledge some witnesses' memories are spotty, the defense team intends to paint them as a rogue's gallery whose credibility is suspect.
The trial was plagued by jury problems from the start. Superior Court Judge Fletcher Sams sent deputies to find some of the almost 200 jurors -- well more than half the jury pool -- who didn't show up for jury selection Monday. On Wednesday, Sams jailed a sequestered witness -- a relative of Gebhardt's -- for 20 days after learning she was watching a livestream of opening statements outside the courtroom.
Gebhardt and Moore are accused of slicing and stabbing Timothy Coggins before tying him with a logging chain to the back of a truck and dragging him up and down a field off a rural road in nearby Sunny Side, a town about 30 miles south of Atlanta. Prosecutors say the men killed Coggins, who was 23, because he'd been socializing with a white woman, Gebhardt's "old lady" at the time.
The prosecution's case
Chief Assistant District Attorney Marie Broder admitted to the jury there will be problems with the case. In 1983 DNA fingerprinting was not yet an investigative technique and crime scene investigations weren't what they are today.
Plus, she said, the original investigation -- conducted during an era in which residents say the Ku Klux Klan held rallies and parades in Spalding County -- was "horrific, shameful, incomplete" and closed far too quickly, just weeks after the murder. She conceded that half of the evidence from the crime scene is now gone.
Witness testimony and physical and circumstantial evidence, however, will point to Gebhardt, who Broder said repeatedly boasted about killing Coggins -- though never by Coggins' name, only by "the n-word."
"Sometimes these crime scenes whisper about what happened. ... Sometimes the crime scene screams," Broder said. "You will hear a crime scene scream of what happened to Timothy Coggins back in October 1983. Listen. Listen to it."
Gebhardt wanted to send a message to the black community in Griffin, she said.
"Rage fueled this murder. Anger fueled the mutilation of Timothy Coggins' body," she said, adding of the defendant, "Rage against African-Americans still exists in his heart."
The defense's case
Defense attorney Scott Johnston seized on the emotion Broder invoked, telling jurors that prosecutors want them to decide the case on their feelings rather than facts.
"The state wants you mad. They state wants you angry. The state wants you in a hurry. They want you to rush through," he said, adding that 35 years ago, the state didn't care about Coggins' death. "Just another dead black man in 1983."
The missing evidence will be key to proving Gebhardt's innocence, Johnston said. Included are shell casings, plaster casts of tire impressions, soil samples containing blood, Coggins' blood-stained sweater, hair samples, a homemade club, an empty Jack Daniels bottle and a $1 bill with red stains that was recovered from a store the day after the murder, he said.
"Where's that head hair? We don't know. State doesn't know," Johnston said. "(Authorities) picked up all the evidence. They tested some of it. Now, it's lost to us."
Johnston also said that, despite Broder's assertion that DNA fingerprinting didn't exist in 1983, prosecutors today have a DNA profile, taken from blood on Coggins' jeans. It doesn't match Gebhardt, the attorney said.
Following opening statements, prosecutors called a former GBI medical examiner, who testified that Coggins suffered about 30 lacerations, incisions, abrasions and stab wounds, including three that punctured his lungs. Another witness, Jesse Gates, testified that he dropped off Coggins the night of the murder at a black club in Griffin and found it curious there were three white men outside.
As for the other witnesses slated to testify for the prosecution, Johnston said one failed to report Gebhardt's alleged involvement in the murder for years until he was imprisoned for child molestation. Johnston described other witnesses as "jailhouse informants."
"What was done to that man was terrible, but what you're here to decide today is not if it's terrible. It's who did it," Johnston said.
The murder weapon
The defense also sought to cast doubt on another likely pillar of the prosecution's case: the murder weapon.
At a probable cause hearing in November, Jared Coleman, a special agent with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, said a witness claimed Gebhardt told him he threw the knife used to kill Coggins in a well on his property. Investigators had not excavated the well because it would compromise the integrity of Gebhardt's home, Coleman said at the hearing.
Gebhardt's family members took two CNN reporters out to the well after the hearing. It sat behind Gebhardt's one-story home with sky-blue siding, housed in a shed between a woodpile and an empty hot tub. A small donkey stood in a pen nearby. The shed's doors were bound with a small chain.
Johnston said investigators have dug up the well since Coleman testified in November, and they found a knife, he said.
He described it as a "tiny piece of Japanese steak knife," but he said Gebhardt had been filling the well with trash, "20 years worth."
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Beth Copeland: Poet Interview
Please join me in welcoming Beth Copeland to the Poetic Asides blog. I first came across her work last year when I judged a North Carolina book contest. Her book, Transcendental Telemarketer (BlazeVOX), was among the finalists.
Beth Copeland
Beth Copeland lived in Japan, India, and North Carolina as a child. Her book Traveling Through Glass received the 1999 Bright Hill Press Poetry Book Award. Her poems have been widely published in literary journals and have received awards from Atlanta Review, North American Review, The North Carolina Poetry Society, and Peregrine. Two of her poems have been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She is an English instructor at Methodist University in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She lives in a log cabin in the country with her husband, Phil Reich. Learn more at her website: http://bethcopeland-writing.com/.
Here is a poem I really liked from Transcendental Telemarketer:
Wisteria, by Beth Copeland
How the word sounds like mysterious
and wistful combined,
how vines twine, counter-clockwise
around telephone poles
and twist around dying pines;
how flowers dangle
like amethyst pendants from pergola
posts, how branches
from a distance look like purple smoke
from unseen fires
on gnarled vines that tighten like wires
around a choking host.
What are you currently up to?
I'm working on a poetry collection inspired by my parents' decline into dementia and death. My father developed Alzheimer's disease late in life and died a few years ago at age 95. A few years after he was diagnosed, my mother fell and broke her hip. While she was in rehab, it became obvious that she had severe short-term memory loss and could no longer live independently. My mother died in January, 2013, at age 89. The poems in the manuscript are at times tender elegies and at times humorous commentaries on human frailties.
One thing I admire about Transcendental Telemarketer is its versatility in content and form. Could you explain a little what your writing process is like?
Content determines form and vice versa. Working within a fixed form forces the poet to find unique ways of escaping, Houdini-like, from the locked box dictated by form. When I work within the structure of a fixed form, I’m forced to come up with new ideas and ways of using language. I enjoy experimenting with what Roger Weingarten calls “reincarnated forms” or traditional forms that have been reinvented or tweaked. Even when the subject is serious, the wordplay is fun.
This collection is filled with interesting plays on form, including traditional forms like the haiku and canzone. Do you have a favorite form?
I discovered the canzone while reading “Lenox Hill” by the late Kashmiri-American poet Agha Shahid Ali. I admire Ali’s attention to form and the way he creates a hybrid culture of Eastern and Western themes, forms, and sensibilities in his work. I was so moved by “Lenox Hill” that I wrote a canzone as an elegy for Ali, using his poem as a template for my own. I’ve since written two more. “The Bambi Canzone,” which is published in Transcendental Telemarketer, uses the relentless repetition of the form to exorcize an unhealthy obsession with my then-boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend. My third canzone “Falling Lessons” is a tribute to my father.
Transcendental Telemarketer was published by BlazeVOX [books]. How did you hook up with them?
I submitted the manuscript through an open submission period, and it was accepted.
One thing I rarely discuss is the shape of the book, but your collection is larger than most. I wondered if it might be shaped that way to fit in poems like "Buddhist Scroll," but could you explain why that decision was made? And also, could you share how much or little input you were able to provide on the cover?
The shape of my book is the default shape used by BlazeVOX [books], so I didn’t have to do anything except agree to it. Fortunately, the width is ideal for poems with long, sweeping lines, such as the title sestina “Transcendental Telemarketer” and “Buddhist Scroll” which is written in three vertical columns.
The cover photograph of an old-fashioned telephone is a picture I took while staying at The Roanoke Island Inn in Manteo, North Carolina. BlazeVOX [books] editor Geoffrey Gatza used a negative image of the telephone in his book cover design. I love how ghostly it looks! Gatza is skilled at cover design and gives writers control over images used. I’m very pleased with the book cover.
Many of your poems have a first person narrative, and I know many poets differ on how true to be in narrative poems—with some poets departing from reality completely and others staying as true as possible (and many in the middle). Where do you fall on this spectrum?
Uh, here goes … I fall on the true side of the spectrum.
When I give readings, I often preface the reading of “My Life as a Slut” by saying that the speaker is not necessarily the poet. I say it more as a joke than as a disclaimer. In truth, everything in the poem comes from my own experience.
When I started writing poetry as a teenager, it was a way to release feelings that I was not supposed to feel, let alone express. There’s a part of me that is still faithful to the teenage writer I was; I tell the truth in my poems even when the truth exposes my flaws, scars and insecurities. I’m not very good at writing persona poems; at age 62, I’ve lived a long—at times colorful—life, and I have true stories to share.
Your bio mentions you live in a log cabin with your husband. Sounds like an ideal way to write. Is it?
I have a full-time teaching job and commute almost three hours round-trip, so my life is less bucolic than it sounds. However, when I'm home, I appreciate the privacy of country living. Being surrounded by nature—trees, birds, lizards, rabbits, deer, snakes, even squirrels—is relaxing.
I have a “Writing Please Do Not Disturb” sign that I hang on the doorknob of the small bedroom I use as a study, so my husband knows to leave me alone when I’m working. I’m fortunate to have an understanding husband and a quiet retreat where I can write.
Who (or what) are you currently reading?
Tonight I have a beautiful book of poems on my bedside table: The Next Moment, by Debra Kaufman, a North Carolina poet. I especially like her “good girl” poems.
If you could pass along only one piece of advice to other poets completely new to the game, what would it be?
I would tell them to honor their truth, whatever it may be, and to write it. Trust the poem. Don’t try to force it or control it. Let the poem take you where it wants to go.
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Also, if you'd like to be featured for a poet interview, send Robert an e-mail at robert.brewer@fwmedia.com with an explanation of who you are, a recent book, and anything else that might be interesting for an interview.
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WD Poetic Form Challenge: Somonka.
Thomas Lux: Poet Interview.
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Hyundai’s third major investment comes with a twist
By Bryan Henry | September 11, 2019 at 4:23 PM CDT - Updated September 11 at 7:03 PM
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - South on Interstate 65 in Montgomery County, Hyundai just keeps rolling.
Nothing ever really stands still inside the massive plant, a metaphor behind the latest investment of $292 million in equipment.
“And we’re clearing out the existing equipment," said company spokesman Robert Burns.
Company leaders, like Burns, say this is crucial to moving forward.
“This is new technology and new machinery to support our upcoming re-design in the Elantra, the ‘face lift’ as we call it in the industry, a refresh of our Santa Fe as well," said Burns.
What makes this latest investment is there won’t be any new jobs coming along with it, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
“We’ve been working on this for a while," said Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange.
Jobs or not, the mayor says it’s hard to find a wrinkle in a company move to fork down hundreds of millions of dollars in new technology. Put it another way, each expansion at Hyundai has been around the $300 million range bringing a total amount of money invested to $1.8 billion since the first car rolled off nearly 15 years ago.
“There’ll be a ton of used tax and sales tax on the equipment, on the product and new machinery on the labor to install," said Strange.
The timeline; begin removing the old equipment November first, move in the new machinery and be up and running by April 1 of next year, no April Fool’s joke in the drive to stay ahead of the curve.
Hyundai employs around 3,300 team members and that includes part-timers. The company will celebrate its 15th year in Montgomery next may and by then will have made 4.6 million vehicles.
Bryan Henry
Bryan Henry is a reporter Monday through Friday for WSFA 12 News. He joined the WSFA 12 family in November of 1995 as Assignment Editor. After a two-year stint on the desk, Bryan accepted an offer to resume his reporting career with WSFA 12 News.
Tallassee breaks ground on new multi-million dollar high school
Construction started a few weeks ago, but on Tuesday city school leaders and town officials made it official with a groundbreaking ceremony.
ADPH responds after 4 Alabama senators release letter on COVID-19 vaccine distribution issues
Senators Jim McClendon, Greg Albritton, Tom Whatley and Randy Price released the letter.
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November 14, 2017Paul SternWine Geography
Surprising Wines From Australia
Australia’s expansive, dry landscape produces world-famous wines. Australian Shiraz, for example, remains extremely popular due to its generous flavor, full body, and spicy finish. While much of Australia has a warm, dry climate perfect for powerful red wines, parts of the vast, varied country produce wines that might surprise you. Below, you’ll discover some styles that will challenge your expectations of Australian wine.
Margaret River Chardonnay
The Margaret River section of Western Australia benefits from the cooling influence of the Indian Ocean and winds blowing north from Antarctica. The resulting microclimate allows for subtle wines that evoke the Old World with their bright acidity and low alcohol. While Cabernet Sauvignon is perhaps the best-known grape in Margaret River, their Chardonnay can be amazingly refreshing and vibrant, with flavors of green apple and citrus. Try these wines if you like Burgundy or if you enjoy some of the more restrained Chardonnays from Santa Barbara in California.
Clare Valley Riesling
Australia may be known for rich red wine, but there are several areas in the country that produce racy, elegant whites like Riesling from the Clare Valley. Whereas Riesling in the US is often sweet, most of the Australian versions are bone dry and crisp, with a lean mineral edge. They are appealing to those who enjoy whites from cool-climate places, like Austria or Chablis. Clare Valley Riesling is delicious as an aperitif, with seafood, or with pork dishes like grilled chops.
Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir
The Mornington Peninsula, just south of Melbourne, is home to some of the most highly esteemed Pinot Noir vineyards in the country. These wines tend to be silky smooth and medium-bodied, with intense berry and cherry flavors accented by spice and a hint of eucalyptus. Pinot from the Mornington Peninsula is great with duck and salmon, but it’s also delicious on its own.
Hunter Valley Semillon
The Hunter Valley, near the capital city of Sydney, is among the more northerly wine regions in the country, which leads to relatively high temperatures and humidity. The cloudy skies and sub-tropical conditions don’t seem to bother the vineyards full of Semillon, a white grape most famous in Bordeaux, where it is usually blended with Sauvignon Blanc. In the Hunter Valley, it’s bottled as a varietal wine with a full-body, deep golden color, and distinctive flavors of tropical fruit, honey, and flowers. Hunter Valley Semillon is among the most distinctive wines in the country and can mature with age for a long time relative to other whites. Some examples may improve in the cellar for a decade or more.
Adelaide Hills Grenache
South Australia’s Adelaide Hills provide an excellent home to diverse vineyards and winemakers – some of whom are making creative and distinctive wines. The Grenache grape is best known in the south of France and Spain, but it has been growing in Australia for generations; the best examples can give Shiraz a run for its money. Styles of Adelaide Hills Grenache range from full and fruity to delicate and understated. Some of my favorites feature a French winemaking technique often used in Beaujolais called “carbonic maceration” that results in wines with an almost effervescent mouthfeel and light color. The delicacy of hue and texture doesn’t mean these wines are bland, however. They generally have deep, poignant flavors and a highly aromatic bouquet.
Barossa Valley Port
The British Empire was obsessed with fortified wines during much of the time of Australian colonization. Wars in Europe made trade difficult, and it was decided that Australia would be a good place to make Port. Although fortified wines don’t have the prominence they once did, Australia still makes some delicious Port. Try an example from the Barossa Valley where many of the vines planted hundreds of years ago still produce deeply flavored, spicy fruit. Australian Port will keep in the cellar for centuries, and even an open bottle will stay fresh for several days. Pair with decadent desserts like chocolate cake for a gastronomic celebration of Australian wine.
The vast and varied nation of Australia continues to reveal new discoveries for wine lovers decades after Americans first embraced Shiraz from “down under.” Keep your eyes open the next time you shop for wine, and you might discover new and surprising favorites!
Tags: Australia, travel, wine tasting
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RAPIDFORCE Inks Endorsement Deal with April Ross & Phil Dalhausser
Feb 19 News
RAPIDFORCE continues to build its roster of brand ambassadors with the addition of two of the best beach volleyball players in the United States.
New York, New York (PRWEB) February 18, 2015
RAPIDFORCE, creator of the world’s first and only pre-cut physio hybrid shapes, has announced the addition of two key members to the RAPIDFORCE Elite Team of brand ambassadors in February. 4-Time FIVB World Tour Champion and 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist Phil Dalhausser and 2012 Olympic Silver Medalist April Ross have signed on as RAPIDFORCE brand ambassadors. These elite athletes join tennis star John Isner as the first official RAPIDFORCE Elite Team members in professional sports.
Phil Dalhausser and his partner Sean Rosenthal were recently named the 2014 Volleyball Team of the Year by USA Volleyball after a stellar season on the sand. Dalhausser helped the duo bring home 3 Gold Medals, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze on the FIVB World Tour finishing the year ranked 2nd in the world overall. “We’re always working out and we play tournaments almost year-round,” said Dalhausser. “From practice to the big stage, the RAPIDFORCE physio hybrid shapes stay in place and give me the comfort of knowing I have extra support where I need it most.” Dalhausser and Rosenthal are currently the top ranked men’s beach volleyball team in the United States.
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RAPIDFORCE has focused its initial marketing efforts specifically on impacting the volleyball and tennis markets. “These athletes must perform at peak levels on tournament weekends and we know they can’t afford to miss weeks of training,” said RAPIDFORCE VP of Branding and Marketing Jenny Smith-Skwierawski. “We are ecstatic that Phil and April have benefitted from our products and look forward to letting them tell our brand story as RAPIDFORCE Elite Team members.”
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CelebExperts was created by industry veteran Evan Morgenstein who has a diverse background in talent representation, brand activation, sponsorship procurement, celebrity acquisition, licensing, and other areas of expertise revolving around the utilization of and achieving the greatest impact from a celebrity. To inquire about a possible team or league sponsorship, athlete endorsements or marketing opportunities with RAPIDFORCE contact consulting(at)celebexperts(dot)com, or to speak directly to a corporate consultant please call (919)459-5426.
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Battle Zone (set 2)
Battle Zone (set 2) - MAME machine
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Battle Zone
Shooter / Driving 1st Person
bzone.c
Only one supported (solo)
Double joystick 2 ways (vertical)
DISCRETE, POKEYN, Speaker
Mame 0.27 released on aug-10 1997
Mame 0.146 released on mar-21 2012
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Battlezone © 1980 Atari, Incorporated.
Battlezone is a classic one-player first person 3-D wire frame shoot-em-up in which the player controls a tank patrolling a dangerous war zone. Set in a valley surrounded by mountains, the aim is to destroy as many enemy tanks as possible, while avoiding return fire and destroying or avoiding the homing missiles that occasionally appear.
Enemy tanks come in two varieties; standard slow-moving tanks and fast-moving 'Super Tanks'. A single hit taken from either an enemy tank or homing missile will result in the loss of a player tank. A flying saucer also occasionally appears but does not attack the player and can be either ignored or destroyed for bonus points.
A radar screen at the top of the play area shows the current position of any enemy tanks or missiles within range, and the war zone is littered with indestructible pyramids and boxes that can provide temporary cover. Only a single shot is allowed on screen at any one time so accuracy of shots is vital to survival.
Upright cabinet dimensions:
74.82 in. (190 cm) high.
25.25 in. (64.13 cm) wide.
25.26 in. (64.16 cm) deep.
Weight: 290 lbs (131.5 kg).
Monitor: 19-in. QuadraScan.
Game ID: 0364xx
Main CPU: MOS Technology M6502 (@ 1.512 Mhz)
Co-processor: Math Box
Sound Chips: POKEY (@ 1.512 Mhz), Custom (@ 1.512 Mhz)
Palette colors: Black and White with green and red screen overlays.
Control: Double 2-way joysticks (both vertical, side by side) with a button for firing shots atop the right hand joystick.
Battlezone went into the arcades in November 1980 and created such a sensation that the U.S. army ordered modified versions of the games to use in training.
Battlezone was the first environmental 3-D landscape game. The game used a system of bit-slice processors called a 'mathbox' to do 3-D calculations for the display. This kind of 'squeezing the most out of minimal hardware' mindset was what led Atari to create the innovative games it did in the 1980's. Approximately 15,020 units were produced.
As Battlezone was so innovative for its time, the US Army commissioned Atari to create a version of the game for infantry vehicle training (called "Bradley Trainer"). Ed Rotberg was assigned the project, but was very opposed to it. Major Dave Robinson and General Donn Starry of the U.S. Army were responsible for bringing Atari the idea of making a military version to be used in training.
The Creation of Battlezone: The idea of a tank simulator was championed by Morgan Hoff, who became the project leader for Battlezone, while Ed Rotberg was the principal programmer.
Ed Rotberg: 'Morgan Hoff more or less championed it and decided to put together a team to implement the game. Given the technology that we had, the real challenge was how to make the game appear as if we had more technology than we did. And the question was always: How do we involve the player? Meeting those needs was where the artistry was involved in designing a game in those days.'
The developers used brilliant software code and innovative circuitry to create a high tech look. But some low-technology tricks were used as well. For example, a simple band of red cellophane was applied to the inside of the Battlezone screen. Placed across the top of the screen, the result was red colors for the radar and warning messages, even though Battlezone didn't have a two-color display.
A game takes on a life of its own, Rotberg said: "Most games rarely turn out exactly the way that you plan them. Every time that you play the game, you try to amplify those things that are fun, and you try to pare away those things that are annoying and really not enjoyable. It is kind of like a story that grows in the telling.".
Remembrances from the Video Game Masters: On the erupting volcano in the background of Battlezone, Ed Rotberg said: "One of the other programmers who was working on another project in the same lab kept saying, "Why don't you make the volcano active?" I had enough to do just to make the game play. And everyday he would say "You know, you really need to make that volcano active". He is really currently one of my very best friends, and he is a wonderful guy. But he kept pestering me about this. One day I said, "You're a programmer. If you want the volcano active, you write the code and I'll put it in". So I came in the next day and there was this chunk of code on my desk describing the motion of the rocks and such. I took an afternoon off and put the code into the program. That's how the volcano became active. It was never in the design.".
Atari engineers were always amazed by the abilities of the players out in the arcades.
Morgan Hoff: "I remember a game that contained a succession of increasingly difficult mazes ranging from easy to difficult, to those requiring super human skill in timing. I was completely surprised to find players who could complete the most difficult levels. They were in a world of their own. They played the game with incredibly accurate hand and eye coordination and memory. One day I was in an arcade and... the best player was seven. He was extraordinary and he was standing on a chair to reach the controls.".
Although Atari engineers uniformly praised the best players out in the arcades, many of the engineers were awesome players themselves. Once two Atari engineers went on a skiing vacation in Utah and Dan Pliskin came back with the following story: "We were at Snowbird, and we had only been there a few days when we started to miss video games. So, we found a little arcade and my friend got onto a Missile Command (which was a pretty old game by then) and I got onto some pinball machine. We broke the high-score tables, and he had, like, 200 free cities and I had, like, 60 free games. When we got tired of playing, we just left them to these kids that were just wide-eyed, staring at us. The kids were standing there with their mouths open. They had never seen pinball wizards and video game masters.".
Popular from the Start: As Battlezone took shape, engineers in the lab wanted to play it, a lot.
Ed Rotberg: 'Usually when you have a winner you leave your lab for awhile and when you return there are people standing around playing your game, and that happens over and over again. You end up having to kick them off your machine to get any work done. That is your first indication that you have a winner. And I have never seen a really strong game that did not have that appeal. The guys in the labs are pretty good barometers".
Another barometer, though after the fact, was to go into the arcades to watch others playing it. Rotberg continued: "The best feeling for a game designer is to go out into an arcade and see people having fun playing the game that they created. There is nothing better than that. To walk around and see all the other games, and know that people can choose from anything in there, but they are playing your game. That is pretty heavy stuff.'
The Great 25-Cent Escape: Battlezone provided great escape for a quarter.
Rich Adam: 'Battlezone was a great one. I did love that game. Why was that business so phenomenal then? For a quarter you could be in a tank simulator, a pretty darn good one. That was pretty good value. That's what made Battlezone a phenomenon.'
Dan Pliskin: 'There's a certain class of games where you just get into a trance when you're playing them. As long as you're in this trance, you're doing fine.'
The attraction of Battlezone's world was so strong that many players wanted to turn their back on the fighting and drive their tank up into the mountains to go exploring. The designers of the game had to put in a routine to send a missile after would-be explorers so that arcade owners wouldn't lose money on the peaceful tourists who didn't want to fight. Many great legends emerged from the arcades that centered on finding a way to leave the fighting behind.
Lyle Rains: 'One letter came in from a Battlezone fan who said that a friend of his had told him that if you drove far enough you finally got to the volcano, and if you drove over the top of the volcano, you could go down into the crater. And he said that inside the crater there was a castle, and that you could go inside and explore the castle. Of course, none of this was true. It was a great little story to get from a fan. Who knows, we may yet do a volcano with a castle in it.'
David Palmer holds the official record for this game with 23,000,000 points on August 30, 1985.
A Battlezone unit appears in the 1982 movie 'Tron', in the 1983 movie 'Joysticks', in the 1984 movie 'The Philadelphia Experiment' and in the 1986 movie 'Running Scared' (the cab appears in Billy Crystal's apartment).
In 1982, Atari released a set of 12 collector pins including: "Missile Command", "Battlezone", "Tempest", "Asteroids Deluxe", "Space Duel", "Centipede", "Gravitar", "Dig Dug", "Kangaroo", "Xevious", "Millipede" and "Food Fight".
An upright Battlezone unit appears in the 38 Special music video 'Caught Up In You'.
Tank (Slow): 1,000 points.
Super Tank (Fast): 3,000 points.
Missile: 2,000 points.
Saucer: 5,000 points.
When you start the game, you will be put into a surrealistic landscape. Almost immediately, an enemy will appear on the screen. You will know this by a warning sound the machine makes plus the enemy will show up on your radar. First of all, this game will be very different because you must look through a periscope apparatus. This is to give the feeling of being confined in a tank. Get used to limited movement of your head and use your eyes to quickly take in the entire battlefield in a glance.
You must be able to identify different sounds in this game. Sounds you need to know are:
1) The warning that an enemy is on the battlefield.
2) The sound of an incoming missile.
3) The sound of a shot being fired (by you or at you).
4) The sound of the saucer.
5) The joyous sound of actually destroying something.
6) The sound when your tank bumps into an object (enemy unit or battlefield obstacle).
Your field of vision is approximately 45 degrees. This means you will have to learn to use your radar effectively for anything out of your field of vision. The 45 degree wedge always faces forward (your line of site). Enemies (except the saucer) will show up on your radar as a dot. Plus you will hear the beep as the radar sweep continues to cross over it.
Be not only aware of where the enemies are, but also where the obstacles are also. There's nothing more frustrating then having the perfect shot lined up, or the perfect escape planned when you run into something. This is especially true when you are moving backwards.
In order to line up with an enemy tank, you must turn your entire tank toward the enemy. The turret and tank are one piece versus being able to turn the turret independently of the tank.
You can only have one shot out at a time. This can prove to be the difference between life and death since if you fire a stray shot, you must wait for that shot to hit an object or disappear into the horizon before your tank is loaded again. This can take a couple of seconds. On the same note, the enemy tanks also work under this restriction. In other words, make sure you have your target lined up before taking a shot.
The game starts out giving you the standard tanks. These tanks move slower then your tanks so they are pretty easy to kill. After scoring 20,000 points (not including the points earned for killing the flying saucers), however, the Supertanks make their appearance. These tanks are much quicker then your tank so you have to take them out quickly.
Tank killing isn't actually too hard once you get the rhythm of how to do it down. There are a few methods for killing tanks:
1) When the tank first appears on your radar, turn around so that you are facing it, but keep moving. The enemy tank will of course take a shot at your tank. It aims at where you are, not at where you are going. When you hear the sound of an enemy tank shooting at you, move away from the line of fire and launch an attack before the enemy tank can fire again. Never drive straight toward an enemy tank. You'll put yourself in the line of fire. Use wide arching turns or a zigzagging path.
2) Now, move backwards and turn slightly in the same direction of where the enemy tank is. In other words, if the enemy tank is slightly to your left, then go backwards while turning your own tank to the left. You may even see the enemy's tank shot appear in your field of vision. That means you have the right angle on the turn. Be cautious when backing up. You don't want to back into enemy fire.
3) At the same time you are moving backwards, the enemy tank will be moving up to engage your tank. Continue the above until the enemy tank is practically on top of your tank. Then rapidly turn left or right and hit him with a point-blank shot. Sometimes the enemy tank hits yours. Just like an obstacle, the enemy tank will back up and speed away. Turn rapidly to hit him before he can set up for a shot. Again, the Supertanks recover much quicker then the standard tanks.
4) This will work on both regular tanks and Supertanks. The difference is the fact that Supertanks close the distance much quicker than regular tanks.
5) Another way is to put an obstacle between yourself and the enemy tank. When an enemy tank hits an obstacle, they back up and move quickly away for a brief moment before they turn again to fire on your tank. If you are good, you can 'lead' the target when they are backing up or going forward and score a kill that way. Of course, this method is much more difficult. Beware: Rectangular blocks are too low to offer protection.
Don't attempt to outrun a Supertank. They can easily catch up to you. Plus, they like to get behind your tank to blast you from the rear. Nothing like not hearing the shot that destroys your tank.
Another battlefield hazard is the missile. The first missile is dependent on the score setting. It is an easy one that comes straight for your tank. Just sit there and blow it apart. After that, though, things aren't as easy. As with the tanks, there is a method and certain rhythm to taking out missiles.
1) The missile will come down and take a hard turn to the right (as you are facing it). Then it will take a hard turn to the left. Then another hard turn to the right to hit your tank.
2) You can stay still and just turn your tank slightly. When the missile is turning to the left, fire ahead of it and you can destroy it.
3) Move backwards and turn toward your left. That way the missile will go across your field of vision before it makes its right turn again.
4) When the missile comes, move backward and take a 'blind' shot. You may get lucky. Even if you don't, moving backwards will enable you to get another shot. However, use patience when firing at missiles. If the first 'blind' shot misses, don't fire the next shot until after the missile has travelled at least part way up the screen because it can alter its course randomly and hitting it takes time.
5) If you are really good, you can wait until it takes the last turn to the right toward your tank. Spin around and hit it like that. This is a very rough shot to execute.
6) If you mess up, sometimes you can move forward and to the right to cause the missile to miss. You also can usually cause a miss by putting tall (not the short ones you can shoot over) obstacles in your way.
7) Regardless of method, make sure there are not obstacles between you and the missile. The missile is capable of jumping all obstacles and it will also eliminate the missile's pattern. Nothing like a missile jumping over an obstacle and landing on top of your tank.
8) For multiple missiles, you will have to adjust your direction so that when the next missile lands, it will be centered in your gunsight. You can also confirm this by using your radar.
You will usually get a missile after about five tanks. Missiles usually come in twos or threes to make your life more exciting. They appear more frequently after you've earned 10,000 points. The first missile will also appear if you don't fire a shot within the first 45 seconds of play.
Beware of Flying Saucers! They can't attack your tank, but they can create quite a distraction. Don't forget while you're going after the high scores, the enemy tank is still aiming and firing at you.
Saucers are a great way to earn points. They are, unfortunately, on the battlefield when other enemies are present. If you have a safe, clear shot, then go for them. If not, you can still take a pot shot at them.
This is usually when you are spinning your tank around to deal with another enemy. If a saucer happens to be in the way, take a shot at it. You don't get points, however, if an enemy tank takes out a saucer.
If you do want to try for the big points that flying saucers bring, listen for the warning sound and try to fire while the enemy tank is waiting for its last shot to land...but make sure it doesn't land on you.
Another great thing about this game is that you will only have to deal with one enemy at a time. For example, if the missile appears, then the tank will disappear so you can concentrate on the missile.
After destroying an enemy tank, prepare for the worst. Although there aren't formal levels to the game, Battlezone responds to your successes by increasing the speed and ferocity of enemy attacks.
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[US] Atari 2600 (1983) "Battlezone [Model CX2681]"
Atari 2600 [EU] (1988) "Battlezone [Model CX2681P]"
[US] Atari 5200 "Battlezone [Model CX5239]" (prototype only)
Atari XEGS
[US] Sony PlayStation (dec.31, 1996) "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 1 [Model SLUS-00339]"
[EU] Sega Saturn (1997) "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 1 [Model T-25413H-50]"
[US] Sega Saturn (june.30, 1997) "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 1 [Model T-9706H]"
[US] Nintendo SNES (aug.1997) "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 1 [Model SNS-AW7E-USA]"
[EU] Sony PlayStation (dec.1997) "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 1 [Model SLES-00466]"
[EU] Nintendo SNES (feb.26, 1998) "Arcade's Greatest Hits - The Atari Collection 1 [Model SNSP-AW7P-EUR]"
[US] Sony PlayStation (2001) "Atari Anniversary Edition Redux [Model SLUS-01427]"
[US] Sega Dreamcast (jul.2, 2001) "Atari Anniversary Edition [Model T-15130N]"
[EU] Sony PlayStation (mar.1, 2002) "Atari Anniversary Edition Redux [Model SLES-03808]"
[US] Microsoft XBOX (nov.16, 2004) "Atari Anthology [Model 26084]"
[US] Sony PS2 (nov.22, 2004) "Atari Anthology [Model SLUS-21076]"
[EU] Microsoft XBOX (nov.26, 2004) "Atari Anthology"
[EU] Sony PS2 (feb.18, 2005) "Atari Anthology [Model SLES-53061]"
[JP] Microsoft XBOX (aug.4, 2005) "Atari Anthology [Model B7X-00001]"
Microsoft XBOX 360 [XBLA] [US] [EU] (apr.16, 2008)
HANDHELDS:
Atari Lynx [US] (1994) "Battlezone 2000 [Model PA2088]"
[EU] Nintendo Game Boy (1996) "Arcade Classics - Battlezone & Super Breakout [Model DMG-ABSE-EUR]"
[US] Nintendo Game Boy (oct.1996) "Arcade Classics - Battlezone & Super Breakout [Model DMG-ABSE-USA]"
[US] Nintendo GBA (mar.25, 2002) "Atari Anniversary Advance [Model AGB-AAVE-USA]"
[EU] Nintendo GBA (feb.14, 2003) "Atari Anniversary Advance [Model AGB-AAVP]"
[US] Sony PSP (dec.19, 2007) "Atari Classics Evolved [Model ULUS-10325]"
[AU] Sony PSP (mar.7, 2008) "Atari Classics Evolved"
[US] Nintendo DS (nov.2, 2010) "Atari Greatest Hits Vol.1 [Model NTR-BR6E-USA]"
[EU] Nintendo DS (feb.24, 2011) "Atari Greatest Hits Vol.1 [Model NTR-BR6P-EUR]"
[US] Apple II (1983)
Commodore VIC-20 [US] (1983)
[EU] Commodore C64 (1983)
[US] Commodore C64 (1983) "Battlezone [Model RX8548]"
PC [Booter] [US] (1983)
[EU] Sinclair ZX Spectrum (1984)
Tandy Color Computer [US] [US] (1985) "Rommel 3D"
[EU] Atari ST (1986)
Tandy Color Computer [US] (1988) "Turret": written completely in Extended BASIC.
PC [MS Windows 3.1x, 3.5"] [US] (1993) "Microsoft Arcade"
[US] [EU] PC [MS Windows, CD-ROM] (2000) "Atari Arcade Hits 2"
[US] PC [MS Windows, CD-ROM] (jul.9, 2001) "Atari Anniversary Edition"
[EU] PC [MS Windows, CD-ROM] (dec.14, 2001) "Atari Anniversary Edition"
[US] PC [MS Windows, CD-ROM] (2003) "Centipede & Battlezone" by Selectsoft
[US] PC [MS Windows, CD-ROM] (nov.11, 2003) "Atari - 80 Classic Games in One! [Model 25069J]"
[EU] PC [MS Windows, CD-ROM] (june.10, 2005) "Atari - 80 Classic Games in One! [Replay]"
[US] Nokia N-Gage (2005) "Atari Masterpieces Vol. I"
[EU] Nokia N-Gage (oct.13, 2005) "Atari Masterpieces Vol. I"
Apple Store (2012) "Atari Greatest Hits"
Google Play (2012) "Atari Greatest Hits"
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Michael Hinman Jul 21st, 2009
The British papers had a great coup Monday when they published the first pictures of Matt Smith as the 11th Doctor in BBC’s “Doctor Who” series.
Smith’s usage of the “science teacher” outfit has received mixed reviews by fans so far, leaning toward the negative. But that’s not the only crazy costume worn by actors portraying the Time Lord over the years.
Let’s take a look at what worked … and what didn’t.
1. Fourth Doctor (Tom Baker) — The outfit is actually considered iconic with the role of The Doctor thanks to Tom Baker who played the two-hearted guardian for seven years.
Even “The Simpsons” figured that out. Just put a British accent on a guy wearing a corduroy trench coat with the multi-colored, oversized scarf, and it’s the greatest outfit of all time.
In fact, David Tennant’s costume is eerily similar, and in the first Christmas special of the modern series, almost actually picked up a scarf when picking out his new outfit to complete his costume but decided against it.
Good thing, too, because there’s only one Tom Baker.
2. Ninth Doctor (Christopher Eccleston) –Sometimes dressing simple is the best way to go.
That’s how Christopher Eccleston reintroduced The Doctor to a new generation of fans when the series returned in 2005 after a very long hiatus. The leather jacket over the simple T-shirt worked in almost all situations, whether it be in the past, present or future.
It also was much more comfortable for a much more physical Doctor, something not really emulated in his later incarnations. It might also be one of the most “normal” outfits The Doctor has ever worn.
3. Tenth Doctor (David Tennant) — Lacking the simplicity of Eccleston’s costume, David Tennant worked to get back to the more classic, classy look of The Doctor with his full-length suit that was once stylish maybe 25 years ago, but made to look chic again.
With the long suit jacket, tightly tied tie, matching vest and casual shoes, Tennant was able to move quickly — which he had to do a lot thanks to the Daleks, the Cybermen and The Master — but still could blend into many formal environments that he had to end up in.
The nice thing about the suit is that it definitely was different from most other outfits found on television, but it didn’t have to look clownish or cartoonish. The costume should define The Doctor, but at the same time, it certainly shouldn’t be distracting.
4. Eighth Doctor (Paul McGann) — The long curly hair, the outfit that screams 17th century French Revolution.
This was The New Doctor. The interesting Doctor. The mysterious Doctor.
It was what BBC reached out to the Fox network to try and revive in 1996 with a Doctor that seemed to have an impeccable memory and could tell the fate of people just by looking at them.
Landing anywhere else, McGann’s Time Lord would’ve been sorely out of place. But in San Francisco? It was pretty much like any other Tuesday there.
Sadly, the audiences didn’t turn out for the first revival attempt, and we only got one adventure with scholarly-looking Doctor.
5. First Doctor (William Hartnell) — Once again, simple and straightforward, and that’s what audiences got when they were first shown “Doctor Who” in 1963.
No one quite knew what to make of this show, or this strange old man who lived in a police call box. But you knew that he was stately, intelligent and someone you could trust — just because of the way he dressed.
Dressing for success is a mantra taught by employment coaches all over the world, and Hartnell definitely was doing just that.
WORST DRESSED
1. Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith) — Yes, I know. We haven’t even seen this guy do a single episode yet. But still, what is there to like with this crazy costume?
Bow tie. The ugliest suit jacket ever. Rolled up brown pants, and work boots? He won’t have to worry about the Daleks setting to kill him. Instead, Smith should be more concerned about laughing him out of the Tardis.
Of course, the hair probably isn’t helping his case either. But this outfit better be explained away by the fact that The Doctor is tired of his companions falling in love with him. Otherwise, Steven Moffat will need to fire his costume people and start over again.
Preferably without a regeneration.
2. Sixth Doctor (Colin Baker) — Some might claim that it was the stories that started to sink “Doctor Who” in the 1980s, but I’m still convinced it was the worst costume of all time, until Matt Smith’s Doctor was revealed.
A mish-mash of colors, as if someone ran out of material and decided to just use floor scraps from Cirque du Soleil.
And to top it off, Baker included an umbrella.
Now I have to admit, I didn’t see a lot of the Sixth Doctor, but I bet good money that it didn’t rain a lot. But if tears were raindrops from fans having to watch this crazy outfit week to week, then Britain would have to call up Noah to help them with the flooding.
I can see now a lot of people who bought color televisions despite the luxury tax on it running back to the store to get their black and whites back just to get through these years of “Doctor Who.”
3. Third Doctor (Jon Pertwee) — Even in the 1970s, I bet corpses would not want to be buried in this hideous outfit that Jon Pertwee made us suffer through.
Pertwee was The Doctor that pretty much helped popularize color, but his outfit didn’t help. All he had to do was step in front of a wall of baby poo and not even the Yeti would be able to find him.
Doesn’t mean that Pertwee’s Doctor didn’t inspire much. Just take a look at the costumes rock ballad singer Meat Loaf wore in the 1980s.
4. Fifth Doctor (Peter Davison) — I know this will be an unpopular choice, but the cricket outfit complete with the garnish of celery? Just doesn’t do it for me.
I know Tennant’s Doctor loved the outfit, at least according to a charity mini-episode a couple years back, but we can’t always agree with Tennant, no matter how he ranks on our overall favorite Doctor list.
But for me, nothing screams cheesy 1980s ideas as the costume worn by Peter Davison. It looks silly now, and it’s hard to imagine that it didn’t look just unoriginal then.
5. Seventh Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) — It’s not that Sylvester McCoy’s Doctor was dressed badly as it was that he was dressed, well, boring.
I see what the final Doctor before the first cancellation donned, and it make me scared of someday ending up in a funeral home for some reason.
The clothing obviously fit the demeanor of The Doctor here. Laid back, toned down. Worried if he might start drooling in a catnap he suddenly took while playing canasta.
Maybe BBC was gearing for the geriatric demographic, or maybe the aim was for late-night insomniacs. I don’t know. But it gives me far more insight on why the network finally said enough was enough.
What do you think? Drop me a line at mhinman@airlockalpha.com.
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More on Lean Thinking and the NFL
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Thought I'd build in our earlier themes of Lean Thinking and the NFL. I had the pleasure a few years ago of sharing an airplane with the coaching staff of the Green Bay Packers. I sat between James Campen and Lionel Aldridge, great fellows who shared many insights into their work. I explained the Lean system and was struck by how quickly they got the fundamentals.
They described their versions of standardized work, visual management, A3 thinking and so on. "Isn't that how most companies operate?", they asked.
Since then, watching NFL broadcasts, I'm struck by the simple, two-sided playbooks (often on A3 sized paper), by the use of the scientific method in analyzing and preparing for games, of standardized work in play development and practice -- and by other elements of Lean thinking that are common in the NFL.
I'm reminded again of the words of a very senior GE executive: "This is just good management..."
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Kenya: Uhuru calls for peace, unity in North Eastern
Published: 22/May/2016
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President Uhuru Kenyatta concluded his three-day working visit to North Eastern region on Saturday with a call for peace and unity.
The President urged residents to be vigilant and to cooperate with security agencies in maintaining the prevailing peace and security in the region.
The visit saw the President inspect and launch various development initiatives in the three counties.
The President, who was accompanied by Deputy President William Ruto and local leaders,said the Government is working round the clock to ensure adequate security, pointing out that the number of security officers has been increased and modern equipment provided to them to cope with security challenges.
The Head of State said no development could be realised without peace and urged local leaders and residents to be at the forefront in the efforts to make North Eastern safe and secure.
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The President asked the leaders to work closely with village elders, county and national Government in vetting the youth to ensure only genuine Kenyans get identity cards. “Kenyans have a right to be issued with Identity cards,” said President Kenyatta.
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The unlikely hero of the government’s trade delegation to Asia is a small company that produces a British Ale highly popular in tropics. The drink is made by the Hodgson’s Brewery in London.
The popularity of the drink has led to it being nicknamed Indian Pale Ale, because of its pale appearance, and the fact that it was brewed for export to India.
It is hoped that the drink will boost trade between our two countries, as well as bring good fortune to the family owned business at a time when many companies are finding it hard in the current economic climate.
Several months ago, Hodgson’s Brewery replaced its human workers with Clockwork labour, hoping that the change woulld benefit the business, but a downturn in local sales led to speculation that the brewery was having financial difficultes.
George Hodgson, owner of the brewery, was not available for comment, but it is thought this makes him one of the leading exporters in the country.
A convoy of ships heavily laden with Hodgson’s IPA is en-route to India, Pakistan, and Singapore, where the trade delegation has had success.
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Gold, USA
Gold - No Class What So Ever. 1980 Alpha
Labels: Gold (Florida), moved to UMR, Priority 2
The Bob Bath Band, USA
The Bob Bath Band - Traces of Illusion. 1984 RPC
Labels: moved to UMR, Priority 3, The Bob Bath Band
Sideline, Germany
Sideline - Sidesteps. 1979 private
Labels: moved to UMR, Priority 3, Sideline
Circles, Germany *** REISSUED ***
Circles - s/t. 1983 Einhorn
Circles - More Circles. 1984 Einhorn
Circles - Third Cycle. 1987 Einhorn
*** Mental Experience (Spain) has reissued the first 2, and Bureau B has issued an archival release. *** No word about Third Cycle, though I'm considering this band as closed for now.
Labels: Circles, moved to UMR
Synthesis, France
Synthesis - s/t. 1971 Fabulous
Labels: moved to UMR, Priority 2, Synthesis (1973)
Eight Day Clock, Australia
Eight Day Clock - Clockwork. 1975 RCA
Labels: Eight Day Clock, moved to UMR, Priority none
Sponge, Scotland
Sponge - Foam Spins (One).1989 Alternate Media Tapes. Cassette
Let's get back to the AC's rarities' pile here. He tees this one up as follows: "Scottish space-rock band. This was recorded live in Edinburgh throughout 1987. They spend a lot of time messing around with free-form spacey electronics, but when they finally get around to kicking out the jams, they do muster up a pretty intense Hawkwind-meets-Ash Ra Tempel type of sound. Released a bunch of hopelessly obscure cassettes in the late 80s, but this is the only one I've heard. Sound quality isn't great, but I suppose that's to be expected. Yet another interesting piece to the forgotten UK festival/space-rock puzzle".
Ultima Thule, the long standing mail order shop, and publishers of the excellent Audion Magazine, adds this review for Discogs: "Sponge were amongst a family of bands/musicians from Edinburgh in the late 1980's. They played a brand of space-rock that stepped on from classic Hawkwind, especially so on this tape of live improv/jams, fleshed-out with copious amounts of synths/electronics. Strangely many of their releases were cassette only on the Birmingham Alternate Media Tapes or American Audiophile Tapes, and thus they are extremely rare nowadays. The only problem with this tape is the cruddy quality, someone did something seriously wrong with the mix, although the music is brilliant, if you tweak your bass and treble controls!"
And perhaps the oddest aspect of all is that they have at least 6 albums all released between 1988 and 1989 (?!), and this supposedly is the last one. So from an obscurity perspective, Sponge would have to be considered in the same league as Rancid Poultry, another band that the AC helped fill the CDRWL's collection on, and we covered at length a couple of years ago. How a group could be so prolific,and yet completely unknown until now, is definitely a mystery. But the UK Festival scene certainly produced a lot of interesting material out of its primordial stew. It's like discovering entirely new organisms out of the Amazon rain forests. As we mentioned in an earlier post, Head Duster continues to educate us about some of the truly rare bands from the scene. Our good friend Spacefreak also saw many of these bands back then, and has provided valuable information to us regarding the scene. Perhaps they knew Sponge?
There's over an hour of improvised space rock on here, and like most of these type of live outings, the album itself could have used a good edit. It's like having to eat spoonfuls of the spinach, broccoli, carrots, peas, potatoes, rice, beans all before actually getting to the meat. As mentioned by both gentlemen above, the sound quality is of bootleg standard. I'd say Sponge relates closest to AMA, another long form improvisational space rock band - though AMA didn't possess synthesizers or saxophone. And I'm also reminded of the Milwaukee collective F/i, at their most loose and reckless jam mode. If you're a fan of space rock, this is one you'll want to hear. When they get "in the zone", there's some pretty good ripping going on here. But it's not really anything that needs to be pressed on CD.
Labels: Priority none, Sponge
Indiscreet, Germany
Indiscreet - Difficult to Contribute Silence. 1985 Nabel.
Perhaps the great irony of this post is that it's the next entry from He Who Must Not Be Named. If anything HWMNBN is discreet. So discreet in fact, he tells me of fantastical tales of providing only the finest young ladies for oil rich sheik's in Dubai. I dunno, sounds far fetched to me but...
Indiscreet are a German band who are clearly a product of the middle 80s, when no one, and I mean absolutely no one, was going 1970s retro. Everyone had to have a modern, cold, and clinical sound. Belew-era King Crimson is of course the blueprint here. But I was reminded perhaps even more of Michigan's Inserts, especially in the sense of open space the band operates in. This has more of a jazz angle rather than rock, and is on the margins of the scope of the list. Some of the alto and soprano sax playing here is as annoying as it can possibly get. A lot of the free improvisational stuff on here does not work, and is truly dull, if not downright teeth gnashing. Indiscreet are at their best in full ensemble mode, especially when the violin is present.
(Our friend Tristan Stefan just alerted me that this album has been posted on Prog Not Frog this past June. I'd received this CD-R earlier in the year from HWMNBN, and didn't realize it had been posted since then. So you all can hear it as well, presuming the link is still active. Enjoy!)
Labels: Indiscreet, Priority none
Garuda, Indonesia
Garuda - s/t. 1976 EMI (England)
So here's out third submission from He Who Must Not Be Named. Now, he alleges he got this LP directly from his "best bud" Suharto (you know you're an important dude when you only have one name. And you're even more important when you can't name that name...). When did HWMNBN get this album? When he supposedly was supporting the ambassador representing France in the late 1970s. You know, I'm calling bullsh*t right there. But... maybe?
So my first thought here is: Selamat datang di disko
Oh go on, look it up. You know you want to know what it means.
Done?
He Who Must Not says this: "There's a great story behind my travels to Indonesia... Composer Tony Campo is from there, Bali in fact. His bio is featured briefly on the back of the record. I take it he became a session bassist in the UK and did quite a few library records, often in collaboration with others. His style is jazz-funk, as befitting the music of Bali which is very dance-oriented. It's obvious that this album, which is named after the semi-mythical eagle-winged deity that is Indonesia's national symbol, is his masterpiece, the second side is called Suite No. 2 and is his attempt at creating a kind of jazz-funk symphony, you'll see what I mean when you hear it. Note that the famed Frank Ricotti plays vibes and percussion on this record."
In fact, had their been no second side, then I would wonder why it was sent to me in the first place. I mean, I actually like disco instrumentals, but it's not exactly the purpose of the list. But Side 2, while never quite losing those fat beats, takes on a whole new dimension. There's truly a depth found here that is uncommon in both funk and even in pure jazz. If you want to begin your dig for this album, you better like tight horn charts. With long fuzz guitar solos. And echoed Fender and vibes. I just happen to embrace said concept, hence I rate this:
Labels: Garuda, Priority 3
Amuthon, Germany
Amuthon - Wirklichkeit. 1982 private.
So here's the second entry from He Who Must Not Be Named. I had personal interest in this, as this showed up on ebay from a dealer with a bunch of rare Krautrock rarities last year. I won a couple of the auctions (on items I already knew), but there were quite a few I never heard of. Some clearly were out of my interest area. This one's description was somewhat appealing, but who knows right? And then HWMNBN shows up with this one in virtual hand. Cool. On this title, he also provides some insights:
"What a cover!! some kind of unusually creepy everyman has a key that will unlock the mind... In terms of music, it's a very hard rock style with almost the polished british heavy metal sound from the late seventies (like granmax or americans legend from the fjords), not like the old rough krautrock sound from the early seventies. In fact at the start of track 1 I thought I heard influences from Led Zep's Song Remains the Same (the song that is, not the live album), although the minute the singer opens his voice the track does lose a lot of its allure. With titles like god, reality, you'd think this was a philosophical treatise exploring Kant, and maybe it is, I can't make out any of the lyrics. Oddly they switch between german and english. A very impressive, albeit rough, outing totally uncharacteristic of German bands."
Well he certainly has a point about the vocalist, as he comes across as a Teutonic Arthur Brown. You can almost here the translation "Feuer!".... "Hölle Feuer!". Of course we must correct our presumably European friend (he mentioned something about watching over the Holy Grail in Provence. I mean, I'm calling bullsh*t right there. But you know... maybe?). Obviously Granmax is from the great Midwest (Missouri), rather than England. But let's not be pedantic, but get down to the meaning of what he's saying. Yes, good old fashioned American hard rock is a very astute observation.
Not only is the album half German and half English, but some of it is recorded live and some in the studio. Talk about "cobbling something together" for a release. There was quite a few of these private semi-progressive "Deutschrock" albums from the early 80s, and Amuthon fit squarely in the middle. A little Anyone's Daughter, 1980s era Grobschnitt and Novalis, Wintauge, Profil, Grim Reaper, and, oh, about 100 more obscurities few have heard and even fewer care about. It's certainly good, and non offensive German rock musik. Worth a spin, but no need for a CD reissue as far as I'm concerned.
Labels: Amuthon, Priority none
Musikalische Gruppenimprovisation, Germany
Musikalische Gruppenimprovisation - s/t. 1974 private.
Names like Musikalische Gruppenimprovisation tend to be a magnet for the CDRWL. Especially bands with that name and coming from the Year 1974. And with a personnel pedigree that includes Broselmaschine, Kollektiv, and Annexus Quam. All favorites of the CDRWL. Oh the mind wanders... What kind of psychedelic treat is in store for me?
This album comes courtesy of the Lolly Pope, who was a regular contributor to the Roots and Traces Blog. He is the same gentleman that turned the CDRWL onto the wonderful Cosmic Circus album awhile back (now reissued by Garden of Delights) and a few other choice items. Just a mere few days after making his personal recommendation to me, he left this mortal coil. I had no idea until recently. Like so many in the blogosphere, I did not know Werner personally, He was one of the many friendly, yet anonymous, faces that would offer their expertise to my blog, for which I'm eternally grateful. So I dedicate this post to Werner 'Allen' Voran. Here is the Lolly Pope's writeup:
"Another Kraut, not a Krautrock rarity. An experimental LP recorded in Germany 1971 to 1973, released 1974. Some say MUSICAL GROUP IMPROVISATION is the great lost third ANNEXUS QUAM album, but we also have members of KOLLEKTIV and BRÖSELMASCHINE here... ..among other very seriously improvising musicians from very different backgrounds. Together they demonstrate how it should be done. Jamming without illicit drugs! (In the daylight anyway...). Produced for the use at secondary schools and universities by The Study Group Musik North-Rhine Westphalia, on authority of The Ministry Of Work, Health And Social Affairs, Düsseldorf. A CD-reissue of this rare artefact is long overdue, but the mastertapes seem to be lost, and it took us half a lifetime to find a mint vinyl copy.
01-Improvisation Nr.1
instrumente: synthesizer, sopransaxophon und querflöte mit elektronik, e-piano, e-gitarre, schlagzeug
freie improvisation
instrumente: e-gitarre, synthesizer, orgel, sitar, sruitbox, stimme, piano, superstring, kongas
improvisation nach einer grafik
03-Improvisation Nr. 3
instrumente: stimmen und hände
improvisation nach einem projizierten dia eines surrealistischen bildes. das bild diente als stimmungsrahmen für die improvisation
instrumente: kunstoffschlauch,stimme, flasche, konzertgitarre, chimtas, tabla, marokkanische trommeln, pfeifen mit dem mund
improvisation nach einem projizierten landschaftsdia
instrumente: bratsche, querflöte, konzertgitarre, aufblasbare tabla
instrumente: posaune, konzertgitarre, bratsche, schlagzeug
instrumente: stimmen, cello, tabla, dickmilchbechergeige, spiralfedergong, schlitztrommel, flexaton, flöte
improvisation im freien mit hunde-hecheln und vogel-gezwitscher
instrumente: konga, shanai, tabla, posaune, maultrommel, konzertgitarre, schellen, bratsche, präpariertes piano
instrumente: richak, sitar, bratsche, tabla, ektara
10-Improvisation Nr.10
instrumente: piano, stimmen
(TITLE: MUSIKALISCHE GRUPPENIMPROVISATION - Katalog-Nr.: TST 78426, RESCO HT 30152 - No label name. Manufactured by Telefunken)
PETER and MARITA BURSCH (BRÖSELMASCHINE)
KLAUS DAPPER (KOLLEKTIV, BRÖSELMASCHINE,GLATTER WAHNSINN)
JÜRGEN HAVIX (KOLLEKTIV)
HARALD KLEMM, HANS KÄMPER, GABRIELE and PETER WERNER (ANNEXUS QUAM)
KARL GODEJOHANN -WERNER SCHERMEIER - JOHANNES HOBBING - EDWIN STILLER - ANKE and GERHARD LISKEN - MARGRET BREUKELGEN - MARGRET CONZELMANN - BRIGITTE GÖBEL - MICHAEL GOEDECKE - ROLAND GRÄBE -JOHANNES HOBBING - EGON HUNEKE - GERLINDE PAULUS - WILHELM SCHULZ - UWE NIEPEL
The sessions, or weekend workshops, were led and co-ordinated by Harald Klemm between 1971 and 1973. The improvisations were either totally free, or inspired by shown paintings and projected colour slides of landscapes. Nr.7 is an outdoor recording wiih panting dogs and chirping birds. An all instrumental album, except for some ethereal, non-verbal femal voices. A certain affinity to the second album of Annexus Quam is obvious, but there also are moments that remind of a less aggressive, more disciplined Limbus, a less classically trained Between, Popol Vuh without the religious ambitions and a lot more."
I think his reference to Limbus 3/4 is spot on. Though there is at least one direct reference to Soft Machine's "Third". Very much a product of its age. This is for those who truly love the avant garde. Nothing fake about this - the real deal in both atmosphere and sense of exploration. A bit "outside" for me, but an absolute must for fans of radical frei musik.
Labels: Musikalische Gruppenimprovisation, Priority none
Rantz, USA
Rantz - s/t. 1982 private
Labels: moved to UMR, Priority 2, Rantz
Nucleus, Canada
Nucleus - s/t. 1969 Mainstream (USA)
Compared to the current sea of rarities we're sailing through, Nucleus' sole album is as common as "Frampton Comes Alive". And this is not an album that was "fed" to me over the past year, but rather came from an old dusty box of tapes I was going through in the Spring. Most of these tapes have either already found their way to the CDRWL, or in most cases, have actually been reissued already. But Nucleus completely fell through the cracks. In fact, I don't remember having ever heard this album, nor do I have it graded anywhere. Well... my bad then.
I'll be the first to admit I'm not the world's biggest "psych" fan. I absolutely adore psychedelic influences in my progressive rock, but actual psych rock tends to be too straight for me in most instances, and rarely lives up to the genre name. But when an album is truly psychedelic in both sound, and composition, then I take notice. Nucleus is that album. In fact, at times it's a bit too disjointed to get into. It's really a strange phenomena they have going here. They seem to be jamming, but in odd time signatures ---- for each member. Perhaps it's pure incompetence, and no one band member can keep up with the other. Maybe. But I doubt it. It sounds intentional to me. It's downright disorienting at times. Which, almost by definition, is psychedelic. There's some incredible Hammond organ and acid guitar on here, with all sorts of screamed, distant, and... well... melodic vocals. Damn, this album is just flat out cool honestly.
Naturally enough, since Nucleus is not super rare, the album currently is suffering through pirate hell. Hopefully some merciful label will provide it a nice home with liner notes from the artists and/or bonus tracks. I actually think this one would do well in the reissue market (I'm buying!). Sundazed, Sunbeam, or Lion should try for this one. Nucleus later became A Foot in Coldwater, which actually had a fairly successful rock n' roll career in Canada on the Daffodil label. This an album where a reissue seems realistic. Anyone?
Labels: Nucleus (Canada), Priority 2
Frank Pisani, USA
Frank Pisani - Sky. 1977 Dellwood.
Time to get The AC into the mix. And here's his first entry for the 2013 CDRWL Rarity Series. It was born out of a conversation based on my initial release of the Midwest progressive rock list I published this summer.
Dellwood is one of a handful of "tax scam" labels that proliferated in the USA during the late 1970s, which as we discussed before, was basically an IRS loophole that was exploited (of course it was) for a few years before being finally sealed up (which created new loopholes - akin to trying to trap water in your hand). I have other insights on this topic, via the legit CD reissue of Zoldar and Clark on my UMR site. Zoldar and Clark, incidentally, was also on the dubious Dellwood label.
So who the heck is Frank Pisani? No idea. Just some schmuck from Chicago we are lead to believe. It's presumed to be the same Frank Pisani that has (had) a music and comedy act. But in 1977 he wasn't clowning about, but rather getting down to the serious business of releasing commercially accessible music for FM radio. BUT, in what seems to be a unique 1970s Midwest American trait, he was throwing in plenty of complicated progressive ideas and measures. As if to ensure to himself that, at the very least - YES - I am a serious musician. For that alone, Frank, the record companies will ignore you. Duh. As Dave Stewart of National Health (and other groups of course) once famously said about music executives: "We don't want music to get in the way of a Top 10 hit!" And so a desolate Frank sent in his tapes through some esteemed and academic music magazine like Creem or Circus, had his demos pressed up for a tax dodge label, and received absolutely nothing in return. And he probably never even knew the album came out. In fact, it's entirely possible he will learn right here on the CDRWL - some 35+ years later. It's actually happened before...
If you blindfolded me, and then asked me to name the time and place - I'd say Midwest 1977. Seriously. Such a bulls-eye for the entire insane genre. As I state in the premise for the list: "In the 1970s, within the American Midwest and Ontario, there existed a fascinating subculture that was distinctly their own - and this phenomena was sharply expressed in the music of the region. It was here in the early 1970s that unmitigated FM radio ruled supreme, and countless Baby Boomers checked in each night to hear some of the wild music coming from Europe during this time (especially in England). Yes and ELP were an enormous influence in the region, as was the relatively obscure Gentle Giant. Certainly Genesis and Van Der Graaf Generator had their disciples as well."
Jamming Hammond, loud electric guitar, high energy rhythms, rough and bluesy but-oh-so-sincere vocals, and.... cowbell. Yea, there's a little too much crooning at times, and there's that always present party-time Grand Funk Railroad sound, but that only adds to the vibe. Man, this is just a heck of a lot of fun. Probably ties closest to the Canadian band Dillinger, though I hear serious references to classic Kansas as well. And how about that cover? The marketing department worked overtime on that obviously. "Here's a sheet of Engineering Graphics paper. Make it work." Ya know, minimum wage didn't get you much in 1977 either.
Obviously, I'm a fanboy for this stuff, so take my fanaticism with a grain of salt. But I want to see this on CD anyway (uh, I mean legit there pirate boy - don't want a bootleg of a bootleg - dig?). Probably would move 10 copies, including free promos. And people wonder why I don't get into this business...
Labels: Frank Pisani, Priority 2
Dhope, Germany
Dhope - Musical Exhibitions. 1980 private.
I think it's time to break in He Who Must Not Be Named (HWMNBN), and this constitutes his debut on the CDRWL (yea, we're pretty sure it's a he - so that narrows it down by exactly .00005%). There are few albums as mythical as Dhope, and it sits in the same league from a rarity perspective as albums such as Rhea and Lindwurm (What's that you say? Right, of course... the other Lindwurm). Garden of Delights has been promising to reissue this album since about... ...1981 was it? So I wouldn't hold my breath for an imminent CD from your favorite retailer.
One of the bigger controversies out there is the release date. Most websites have it as 1976. GoD says 1980 and I'm not likely to argue with them, as they do know their... (poop). As I listen to the album, 1980 seems far more plausible to me. More in the composition style than the instrumentation, which is definitely of an older stock. One does have to remember that the 3 number system of 197? will draw far more dollars than the one that goes like 198?, and so dealers are very aware of the impact to said bottom line. I checked with our resident Gnosis German expert Lev (no, Lev is not HWMNBN - nor is anyone on Gnosis - let me quell that right here) about the date. He has a full scan of the back cover, but there is no date anywhere. Actually there's a YouTube video out there with the second track, and the back cover is part of the video montage. Perhaps it's on the label of the LP itself - or in the runoff groove? We haven't seen one, so we don't know.
Musically, this one takes a bit to get going. The opening track, while a finely crafted piece, is somewhat straightforward, but with some fine Moog, and features that unique lower register German voice singing English. Perhaps not quite as dour as Paternoster (what is?), but that's too far off. Later on he sings in a higher register, which I found a bit more appealing. Now I'll be honest here, this album didn't floor me on the whole. Or maybe I should say it didn't really match the reviews I've read. There's no mellotron (as confirmed by a band member), and the time changes are more like theme shifts rather than metric gymnastics embedded within each measure. The compositions sort of bounce along harmlessly, with plenty of fat bass and 4/4 drumming, sometimes in a pseudo disco beat (like I said... 1980). There's some fine, though not exceptional, guitar soloing, and most of the keyboards are organ and Moog. And all of the above is fine for me honestly, as the music definitely fits the time and place. But... you will not be thinking this is the German album from 1973 Italy as perhaps the Tonic album does in places. However, if you like the late 70s German symphonic sound, and get a bit tired of all the Kraut Fusion from this era, then I think Dhope will certainly satisfy, and will be most welcomed on CD - especially as it's certain to sound better after GoD has cleaned it up.
Comparisons? Perhaps an amalgamation of all 3 Indigo albums, Fly, Novalis, Gloria's Children, Minotaurus, Shaa Khan, Anyone's Daughter, Waniyetula (Galaxy), and others of its ilk. Or a male vocal equivalent to Werwolf, Rebekka, and Eden. Consider me a first day buyer of the CD. Presuming I'm still alive in 2047....
Labels: Dhope, Priority 3
Trilogy, England
Trilogy - Arctic Life (EP). 1982 private cassette.
This entry comes courtesy of our friend Head Duster who has an encyclopedic knowledge of the UK Festival scene of the 1980s (and was obviously a regular patron of the events). His website is a goldmine for those of us looking for rare cassettes from that scene. Most of the music falls outside of what we focus on here at the CDRWL (primarily dance/techno/reggae/punk/experimental), but it's a fascinating read all the same. And I make sure to visit the blog monthly. We'll have a full Oroonies feature eventually (I have only a couple of albums up now), and I owe him for most of the material I'll be presenting.
So it's odd that I'm introducing his site via a music group that has nothing to do with the Festival scene. Rather, Trilogy were part of a slightly earlier movement known as the New Wave of British Progressive Rock. As you all know, the CDRWL is a big fan of that genre - perhaps because it was the first one I personally grew up with in regards to progressive music. I was already a veteran of the NWOBHM scene, and that was where I cut my teeth on collecting rare imports as a young high school lad. As I was beginning to learn about 70's progressive music, it was refreshing to know that new bands were emerging in that style. Not only that, but I did manage to get to London for a week in 1984, which helped solidify my position. So I do tend to be nostalgic about it all.
Trilogy were, as you might suspect, a trio that also happened to feature quite a bit of keyboards. When the keyboards are active, I am reminded indeed of many of the bands from the early 80s period such as Twelfth Night and Pallas. But the guitarist plays a double neck guitar - and you have to know exactly where I'm going here. Correct... Rush. As in "Moving Pictures" Rush. Tightly wound, non-sprawling Rush. And I love it. Rush meets Pendragon? OK - works for me! Obviously the production quality is lacking, but it's a homemade cassette - what can you possibly expect?
The cassette is a 4 track EP, so of course that alone doesn't warrant a CD. But if they have other studio material, or soundboard live stuff - then it surely would be of interest to many I think. Heck, if Tamarisk can do it, then any other obscurity from that time and place can! Perhaps they could reform for a full effort as well? Why not - they probably haven't been asked to do so in nearly 30 years.
Labels: Priority 3, Trilogy (UK)
Red Summer, England
Red Summer - Release. 1982 Rimshot
So let's start our 2013 rarities session here - a nice modest release to get things going. This one came as a recommendation from our friend Tristan Stefan over at ProgNotFrog, where he also posted the album for awhile (not sure if it's still up). Tristan has also provided an insightful review, so it's worth clicking the link above for that alone.
I think Tristan's reference to Mike Oldfield is very much spot on, especially considering he still had one masterwork left in him, with the brilliant "Amarok" still 8 years away from Red Summer's album. And there are some parallels to that future work here. There's also some twee Anthony Phillips styled moments interspersed throughout on the shorter numbers.
Though Red Summer are a duo, they manage to pack in quite a few ideas per track. And it's just this setup that also reminded me of Jade Warrior's "Horizen" album, also from the 1980s. Jade Warrior always managed to feature a big sound from a small lineup. And there is that distinct world music edge that pops up now and again, further solidifying the comparison.
Perhaps most startling is the opening title track, that had me at first thinking I may have the wrong disc in the changer. Why? Well, it sounded so very French, that's why. Like a long lost Richard Pinhas tape circa "L'Ethique". There's also some of that good ole fashioned handmade, basement styled NDW electronik German sound prevalent as well. Unusually loud and psychedelic guitars pop out of nowhere on "Release", and are completely incongruous with most anything else going on in England during this era.
Fascinating album that seemingly came out of nowhere.
Labels: Priority 3, Red Summer
Many rarities on the way!
We start TOMORROW. I've managed to publish a solid backlog of daily entries taking us into early October (it helped that I took a couple of days off of work to do this) with a few more to hear. Tentatively scheduling mid October for our BIG announcement (see below). Not all of the albums were great (or even good), in my opinion of course, but that's to be expected. But I do think they are all interesting at least - and many are heavily sought after. We will either enhance or demystify their reputation. Some of the albums have been posted to the blogosphere already, while others were passed to me in secret by hooded figures via hidden cathedrals. And one of the albums you will be able to hear IN FULL (or rather 7 of 8 tracks), as we will be able to point to you where it is on the internet. The album itself has been shared by a band member. It's buried because no one knows what the album is! And we will bring it to light soon. You won't want to miss it. Thanks again to all the contributors that made the 2013 CDRWL Rarities Exposition possible. I hope you enjoy reading about them as well!
Just a quick note to let you all know that I do have some rarities that have come through the door within the last year. I have yet to hear them myself, but advanced word says they are worthy of our attention. I got off to a bit of a false start with the Humus album in early June, but then redirected my attention onto another music project for the summer - mainly listening to CDs that are in my collection that I haven't heard in forever (examples: Drama - s/t (France) 17 years since last heard; debut album by the Polish band Lizard - 16 years since I last pulled it from the shelf. And dozens more). I think that's going to be my summer routine going forward.
We've been the fortunate recipient of many great looking rare items as sent in by the now legendary The AC, as well as wonderful contributions from Tristan Stefan and SF. And we have a new contributor - someone who is cloaked in mystery. A dark shrouded figure who we don't even know actually. Someone we will refer to as He Who Must Not Be Named.
And we're sitting on one major gem in this pile. One that we first heard last year via The AC, but we sat on it as we worked behind the scenes for a CD reissue. Perhaps the rarest US progressive album ever made. And it's a killer. This is not hype I assure you. A jaw dropper. Better than even the Ginga Rale Band, Rob Thomsett, and Phase that we discovered last year. It's almost too good to be true. But it IS real. And no one knows about it. That's going to be the cherry on the top of this year's discoveries.
I'm targeting a start date around September 14th or sometime after. So check back then. Of course, I will continue to share news as it comes in.
In the meantime, I'm also sitting on a huge backlog of ready-to-go entries for Unencumbered Music Reviews and Under the Radar. I plan on getting those out this weekend - so there should be daily postings on both those sites for days to come.
News: Exciting announcements coming from the Lion label camp!
We've recently heard from Vincent, who runs the CDRWL's favorite US based reissue label: Lion Productions. While not all of Lion's releases intersect with the CDRWL's personal interests, this latest set of news either touches the circle, or is a complete bullseye.
I think the most exciting news is that the Laurence Vanay albums are imminent! As in the October / November time frame. The LPs may come a month or two later depending on pressing plant priorities. Vincent states: "Loads of bonus tracks on both CD versions, almost doubling the original length of the albums. The LP versions will be exact replicas (without bonus tracks)." And the big surprise here is that we can also expect reissues of her mythical, and previously unreleased, "Les Soleils de la Vie" and "La Petite Fenetre" albums! What will not be reissued is her "Magic Slows" album, since Ms Thibault isn't very fond of it herself. And fellow Gnosis explorer Lev from Russia has already demystified the contents of the album, thus categorizing the omission as "no loss".
We've also been told that we may see Probe 10 as early as December of this year, or early 2014. So that's also very exciting news for the CDRWL.
With that, let's move onto Lion's three new releases that I think many of you will be interested in. I haven't personally heard any of them to date. The T2 is what amounts to the second post-"It'll All Work Out in Boomland" archival set of releases. Lion was involved with the first set as well which were called "T2" or "Fantasy". Those recordings were from 1970, and this latest batch constitute their 1971 to 1972 output (obviously). And, yes, this has already been issued on LP. This will be its debut on CD.
Tin House is a 1971 hard rock album from Florida that is highly rated in some circles. Based on the reviews I've read, it sounds like something I need to hear. Might as well just start with the Lion CD!
The Guy Skornik is another album that looks intriguing. Not too many albums will reference Wahkevitch, Berger, Gainesbourg, and Manset in the same paragraph. I've also read comparisons to Popera Cosmic! The promo sheet says: "Digipack CD + 28 page booklet. Between 1970 and 1973, EMI/Path released several ambitious and progressive pop albums, including 'La Mort Dorion' (Grard Manset), 'Puzzle' (Michel Berger), 'Hathor' (Igor Wakvitch), and 'Pour Pauwels' by Guy Skornik. Skornik was a mystic explorer, psychonaut, and gifted musician, who was immersed in the metaphysical revolutions of his time. He presented television reports, laced with elements of Eastern mysticism, on LSD experiences. And then there was Skornik's album, 'Pour Pauwells', inspired by the revolutionary writings of Louis Pauwells, one-time counterculture hero and disciple of esoteric spiritualist G. I. Gurdjieff. Guy was brought to the public's attention for the first time in the beginning of 1970 with the release of a magnificent LP on the Path-label. Skornik tried, and succeeded perfectly, to do with his music what Louis Pauwels did with his huge best-seller 'The Morning Of The Magicians'. This is one of a handful of classic French progressive pop concept albums released in the early 1970's, together with Serge Gainsbourgs 'Melody Nelson' and the titles mentioned above. Features arrangements by Ivan Jullien (Franoise Hardy, Johnny Hallyday, Quincy Jones and Elton John). Licensed from Parlophone. Limited to 500 copies."
Lots to look forward to here!
Labels: 2013, Guy Skornik, Laurence Vanay, Lion Productions, News, Probe 10, T2, Tin House
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Best ever contestants
Re: Best ever contestants
Post by Gavin Chipper » Tue Sep 12, 2017 7:30 am
Graeme Cole wrote: ↑
It can take years of studying CSW in order to win the WSC.
I studied the ODE for ages. Where's my Duke of Edinburgh award?
That's really good. I was considering making some stupid comment but I'm glad I didn't now.
Post by Marc Meakin » Tue Sep 12, 2017 4:08 pm
Presumably, it must take some skill to unlearn words from one dictionary before studying a new one
Owen Carroll
Post by Owen Carroll » Sat May 26, 2018 11:31 am
1: Dylan Taylor
2: Zarte Siempre
3: Conor Travers
4:Kirk Bevins
5: Chris Davies
6: Julian Fell
7: Craig Beevers
8: Jack Hurst
9: Giles hutchings
10: Jen Steadmen
Elliott Mellor
Post by Elliott Mellor » Sat May 26, 2018 11:59 am
Owen Carroll wrote: ↑
I think the list of players is more or less similar to mine, but I wouldn't put them in that order. Be interesting to hear your logic for this order (if they indeed were in order here).
Post by Owen Carroll » Sat May 26, 2018 12:47 pm
I wasn't going in order completely. That was an accident. And I didn't see your list
Post by Elliott Mellor » Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:49 pm
Zarte surely has to be considered amongst the all the time greatest now...
Post by Gavin Chipper » Fri Jun 22, 2018 7:18 pm
Elliott Mellor wrote: ↑
Yes, but with a CoC coming up fairly soon, it's not worth coming up with a new list until then.
Post by Owen Carroll » Fri Jun 22, 2018 11:23 pm
Zarte and Philip definitely make it in my opinion!
Post by Tom S » Sun Jun 24, 2018 5:25 pm
With all due respect to Philip, and whilst he is a great player and one who is of a much better ability than myself, I would not personally count him as one of the best of all time.
Post by Elliott Mellor » Sun Jun 24, 2018 5:45 pm
Tom S wrote: ↑
If he wins COC, then I'd possibly be willing to consider him up there - but largely yeah I agree with this sentiment. His 2 losses in his series are sort of going to hinder him in this field, even if they were to Zarte.
Agreed- and he definitely deserves to be at CoC
Post by Rhys Benjamin » Sun Aug 26, 2018 11:39 pm
It's a real shame Scott Mearns was never invited back for the 30BC.
Post by Owen Carroll » Sun Aug 26, 2018 11:47 pm
Maybe he was and rejected his invitation. Julian fell did
Post by Gavin Chipper » Mon Aug 27, 2018 9:57 am
I don't think people were invited as such. I think they had to put their names forward. This ended up largely being people from the online Countdown community and the Scrabble community because they were the easiest groups to reach in the short amount of time available. I think it would have been nice if the production team had made an effort to try and contact a few people in particular even if they weren't doing the whole thing with invitations - people like Scott Mearns, Harvey Freeman and Allan Saldanha would be people they might have wanted to hunt down.
Post by Owen Carroll » Mon Aug 27, 2018 11:21 pm
Good theory
Post by Countdown Team » Fri Sep 14, 2018 5:22 pm
We invited people to put their names forward. We had no idea who was still keen on playing Countdown after all those years, and due to the data laws, we didn't have the details of many ex-contestants any longer.
Some cited the clash with OSW and the ODO as an obstacle, and others had simply moved on and found a different path in life. As for the 'effort' from the production team, you post as though you're aware of exactly what we did do and who we contacted, when in reality, you're clueless.
Post by Gavin Chipper » Fri Sep 14, 2018 6:07 pm
Well, sorry if I've misrepresented what you did, but I seemed to remember you saying previously that you didn't contact people individually.
Post by Countdown Team » Sat Sep 15, 2018 2:12 am
Not having email addresses and mobile numbers for contestants who last appeared in the mid-90s doesn't constitute a lack of effort from the production team. Most of our data was obsolete, but we contacted whoever we were able to get hold of at the time. Believe it or not, people moved house in that 30-year timespan, phone numbers changed and email and mobile weren't invented.
Post by Rhys Benjamin » Sat Sep 15, 2018 3:40 pm
To be honest, I can see both points of view here. Not that that helps.
Post by Gavin Chipper » Tue Feb 12, 2019 1:24 pm
Gavin Chipper wrote: I'll go for this ten contestants thing, even if it hasn't proven popular so far. In chronological order of first appearance:
Mark Nyman
Harvey Freeman
Allan Saldanha
Don Reid
Julian Fell
Paul Gallen
Conor Travers
Jack Hurst
Edward McCullagh
Some quite tough choices here. Mark Nyman is included because although he didn't win his series, he did win the CofC, and then the CofCofC against Clive Freedman before following it all up by beating Harvey Freeman in that legendary Masters game. His scores and max rate weren't that high compared to today's players, but judging by the standards of the day, he's certainly worthy of inclusion. Allan Saldanha didn't win a tournament but reaching the final of the Supreme championship with arguably the best form anyone had ever shown up to that point was probably the main factor for me. Edward McCullagh's inclusion is primarily based on his series, where he achieved more maxes than anyone else (in his octorun and the whole series), but he did also then beat Graeme Cole in the champions special, making him a mini CofC winner. Although he lost his first game in the 30th birthday tournament, it was on a tiebreak conundrum.
Nic Brown and Scott Mearns were both octochamps, series winners and CofC winners, so it might seem tough not to include them, especially when you could argue that Don Reid and Graham Nash achieved largely the same and are included. I put Graham Nash in because he was in what was probably the best CofC up to that point, and had to beat Tom Hargreaves, Julian Fell and Chris Wills to win it. Nic Brown didn't feature in the Supremes (I've heard rumours it was to protect his unbeaten record), and his scores weren't as high as some of the others anyway. According to Graeme's stats, Scott and Don both had the same number of maxes in the octoruns (although I don't think he's done the stats for xicount 9-rounders) and it's very tough to split them, but I'm actually going to give it to Don based on the tiebreak that his only defeat was on a tiebreak. So he never lost in a "full game" (like Edward McCullagh).
This was my last top ten greatest player list. Looking at it now, some of those players are in a far more fragile position than others. Edward McCullagh was on the list because he had the highest maxes of any xicount at the time (which might actually still be the case), but he was only marginally ahead of Julian Fell anyway, and others have had higher max rates and not won a series, or done it in a champions' tournament. Now that he's longer ago, I don't feel the need to include him so much. Also, Don Reid and Graham Nash are likely to fall away with other new great players. The ones likely to stay are those who took the game to new levels or won more than anyone else.
Also, I'm actually inclined to include Helen Grayson now. She didn't win anything (but neither did Allan Saldanha), but it was really her rather than Harvery Freeman who upped the game in terms of max rates. She arguably took it to a new level and was perhaps unlucky not to win her series or be invited (or did she decline?) to a CoC.
And what of the players since the 30th birthday championship? Well, I think I probably would include Dylan Taylor now after that performance, but I don't think any of the others have done enough for inclusion in the top 10 ever. So in chronological order:
1. Helen Grayson
2. Mark Nyman
3. Harvey Freeman
4. Allan Saldanha
5. Graham Nash
6. Julian Fell
7. Paul Gallen
8. Conor Travers
9. Jack Hurst
10. Dylan Taylor
I know I haven't put them in order of greatness, but it would be too arbitrary. But Conor would be top definitely and probably Harvey Freeman second.
I thought I'd wait a bit after the CoC finished before updating this, partly in case of spoilers, and also to let the dust settle and think about it. Basically from the recent CoC, only Zarte would make an all-time top ten list. Obviously there were loads of great players, but none of the others have achieved enough to make the list. Obviously I've now got to get rid of someone from the previous list. And it's quite tough.
Did Helen Grayson really do enough to warrant a place on this list? She didn't actually win a championship, but she did set the standard in terms of percentage of max in her run, which I believe wasn't beaten until Julian Fell came along.
Allan Saldanha also didn't win any tournaments. He was the "boy wonder" of course with his great octorun at the age of 10. He also made it to the final of the supreme championships, losing only to Harvey Freeman, despite actually being the more convincing player throughout the tournament.
Graham Nash won his series and the CoC unbeaten, but then so did Nic Brown, Don Reid and Scott Mearns, and they're not on the list. Graham did, however, beat arguably the three top players in the CoC on the way though - Julian Fell, Tom Hargreaves and Chris Wills. Graham's performances overall weren't as convincing as some other players', but his game against Julian was obviously the highlight.
Paul Gallen didn't win his series, but then did win his CoC, beating Conor Travers on the way and was generally very convincing throughout. He was only a good player during his series, but a great one when the CoC came.
Looking at this list, most of the players on there set new standards in some way, in terms of scoring or winning or just general playing standard, and I think the one who does that least on my current list is Graham Nash. So that's the tough decision right there. But of course I might change my mind in a later list and put Graham back on, like how Helen Grayson previously came out of the past to make my list. Anyway, in chronological order as before (I've counted Zarte as before Dylan):
9. Zarte Siempre
Phil H
Post by Phil H » Mon May 27, 2019 8:30 pm
We'll have to wait at least until Elliott (I assume) duly wins his series before deciding where he fits in, but in terms of "best", if not "greatest", surely only Conor's 30BC form compares to what we've just seen.
Fred Mumford
Post by Fred Mumford » Sun Jun 30, 2019 2:50 pm
It's an interesting quirk that all the serious contenders that might be considered the best ever all have a defeat to their name, whilst none of the unbeaten players are held in quite the same regard.
That said, I do disagree with the Wiki's view that Harvey Freeman once lost. Countdown Masters was a different programme, and also I believe his loss was partly as a result of an invalid word being used in one of the conundrums.
Post by Ash Smith » Sun Jun 30, 2019 3:03 pm
My top 10 ever contestants are
Zarte Siempre-He is flipping unbelievable.
Elliott Mellor (The Mellobot)-He is great and unlucky not to win his series.
Conor Travers-He won 2 different series
Dinos Sfyris-Series 80 Champion
Robin Johnson-Hopefully he will be in the Series 81 finals
Martin May-Great
Mike Daysley-Great
Phillip Aston-Great
Tom Chafer-Cook-Great
Bradley Horrocks (Brahag)-best 6 small player ever.
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Post by Gavin Chipper » Sun Jun 30, 2019 3:35 pm
Fred Mumford wrote: ↑
I think it's partly because most of the unbeaten players are unbeaten because they retired in some way and didn't compete in later tournaments.
Richard Whiteley used to refer to Harvey Freeman as unbeaten if that makes any difference.
Indeed, Whiteley introduced him in the Supreme final as "the only unbeaten Countdowner", which must have pleased Nic Brown no end.
Ian Birdman
Post by Ian Birdman » Sun Jun 30, 2019 7:57 pm
Ash Smith wrote: ↑
Strong list - particularly the person who's not been on yet.
Post by Dave Preece » Thu Jul 30, 2020 2:18 am
For me... the best are the winners.
There are several ways to look at the winners: Supreme Champion/30th Birthday Champion, Champion of champions, Series champions, Octochampions, Champions.
Also consider: unbeaten contestants and contestants who have a high win-rate - for example - 85% or more?
Score a point for each achievement and you'll get an idea who are among the best.
Figure out who beat who of these or why they didn't compete again and somehow weight this into the 'argument'.
This is off the top of my head, add many more achievement 'indicators' in and you get a more accurate list.
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Seek Me in Shadows
27 March, 2015 Steph Sinclair 0 comments
Seek Me In Shadows (The Boundless Trilogy #2) by Danielle Ellison
Spencer Hill Press/October 2015
Neely Ambrose thought she was done with secrets. When she escaped the Compound, she also believed she’d escaped a future built on lies and deceit. She was wrong; the world outside isn’t much better. In fact, it may be worse.
All Neely wants is to safely deliver the people of the Compound into Remnant camps so she can go start a life of her own with Thorne. But that’s before the Remnants start dying around her, before camps are destroyed just after she’s left them, before she notices a strange bird carving at the site of each attack, and before Thorne is taken.
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Bike tourism best of Europe: Amsterdam, Vienna and Berlin
Posted on November 8, 2013 by cosette
Road signage in the bike paradise that is Amsterdam, Holland.
story and photos by Cosette Schulz
Those were the first words that came to mind when I first stepped out of Amsterdam Centraal, the city's main train terminal, after spending nearly 10 hours, switching from train to train, making my way from Berlin's Hauptbahnhof. It was just after 9 in the morning, and I was greeted with dozens of classically beautiful cruiser-esque and roadster bicycles, or fiets in Dutch. Anywhere one could fathomably chain or lock their bicycle to, rest assured there was one there. It was almost as if the city had just undergone an intense snowfall, but instead of snow, there were bicycles all around you. Oh, what a sight to see.
My smile first grew when we were approaching Holland's capital city of Amsterdam. Along one of the serene canals rode a woman on her black omafiets, or Ladies roadster. It was beyond picturesque - the tree-lined canal, the shiny bicycle being reflected in the calm canal waters below, the absolute charm of it all. After that initial cyclist sighting, I quickly lost count of the other Dutch commuters making their way into the city on their opafiets (mens roadsters) and omafiets.
Bicycles, bicycles, bicycles...
There's a sidewalk for pedestrians, a road for cars, and a wonderful, wide stretch of smooth grey pavement meant for those that travel by bicycle, clearly marked with easy to navigate signage. The road is shared for those on two legs, two wheels, or four, there is absolute seamless harmony among pedestrians, cyclists and motorists alike. There is ample bicycle parking, too, both indoor and out. The hierarchy of this town is bicycles, then pedestrians,then cars. And there are no kerfuffles, no altercations, just an enviable balance among all three.
There really is no main reason as to why the Netherlands is such a pedal-powered paradise. The Dutch have always been synonymous with cycling, it is as if it were an extension of their being. To make a culinary comparison, the country's landscape is as flat as a pancake, which certainly makes cycling a far more attainable and accessible mode of transportation. It's also a relatively small country. Amsterdam is a compact city; getting to your destination is easiest on two wheels. It is embedded in their history: nearly every child receives a bicycle on their fourth birthday, and learns to use it. About 30% of the country's population depend on the bicycle to get them to and fro. 80% cycle at least once a week. Amsterdam alone has a bike modal share of 60%, 38% of that being in the greater city area. In a city of 820,654 people (as of May 2012), there are over one million bicycles owned.
"The bicycle is the grease in the traffic system, and in part, the economic system.... It makes everything possible."
-Hans Voerknecht, international coordinator for FietsBeraad
Aside from the endless loveliness that cycling provides (sustainability, clean, quiet, efficient), the Dutch primarily cycle as they simply enjoy it - it is a way to be. There were suited businessmen on bicycles, briefcases in baskets or their important goods and documents stored in leather panniers; well-coiffed women in heels on two wheels; mums leading the way with their children following close behind, and students navigating the narrow streets. The bicycle is really an extension of their being: they cruise along and weave through the city's narrow streets expertly. Despite the seemingly carefree and often overwhelming nature of all this (with the streets literally bustling with bicycles, cyclists splitting the streets' seams), I failed to catch one cyclist cutting off another, or see someone being overtly irresponsible or reckless, and there certainly were no instances of cyclist vs motorist, or a dreaded dooring [LINK] scenario. There was unprecedented respect amongst everyone, an underlining understanding that they all use the road and must share it appropriately.
One of the most charming sights I caught while wandering around the dreamscape that is Amsterdam was a family on a triplet (a tandem, plus one). A father, and his two daughters.
Speaking to various Amsterdam locals and shop-keeps, the thoughts, feelings and anecdotes relating to cycling were all in the same positive vein:
"There's nothing like biking along the canals just before the day grows dark, you feel at peace."
"I can't understand anyone that doesn't cycle. It's so freeing."
"The Netherlands is the only European nation with more bicycles than people", according to the country's most recent cycling statistic release, the 2009 Fiets Beraad (which quotes 'Bicycle Race' by Queen on the very first page, saying it could "easily be the Dutch national anthem).
All in all, if you enjoy getting from point A to B on two wheels, then consider penning "take a trip to Amsterdam" onto your bucket list. Honestly. I still can hardly fathom just how brilliant and, well, perfect the city is in regards to cycle culture. It is seamlessly embedded into their day-to-day, it is a no brainer. One can dream that Toronto will someday achieve a somewhat Amsterdam-esque cycling scene.
Until that dream becomes a reality I'll continue cruising along and manouevering through Toronto's streets, passing the nearby ice cream shop Dutch Dreams (how fitting) on my Electra bicycle (which is an Amsterdam model -- again, how fitting) in a daydream of our city becoming more like the bicycle mecca that is Amsterdam.
My My bicycle having a sit on the Waterfont Trail in Toronto.
Rest assured that Amsterdam is not a rarity in Europe as far as cycling perfection is concerned. Amongst my travels, I paid visit to Vienna and Berlin, both of which had some neat bicycle infrastructure. Bike lanes in abundance, plenty of easy to understand road signage and various ways to rent bicycles were prominent in both cities.
Signs in Vienna, with the Suited-up Simon pedestrians and Pedalling Pauls below.
Vienna has over 1,200 km of bike lanes and cycle tracks, all clearly indicated with large symbols.
Street lights for bicycles make cycling in this city a safer experience.
Cyclists, a mixture of tourists and locals, making use of Vienna's convenient and plentiful bike lanes.
Many one-way streets do not apply to cyclists, and these are indicated by signs like this one.
CityBike Vienna had 129, 279 riders in the month of July, a 45% increase compared to July of last year. The first hour is free, online registration is a measly 1€.
An Austrian supermarket, The Merkur Hoher Markt, is the first to offer bicycle delivery service with its "Service Bike."
A Merkur Hoher Markt delivery in action.
A periwinkle beauty sits in the main city square.
Viennese pedestrians and cyclists in the downtown core.
Bicycles stand outside the Vienna metro.
15% of Berliners commute by bicycle, a percentage that has steadily risen as of late.
A BIXI-like bicycle sharing program, one of many available throughout the city.
Berlin currently has 1.030 km of bike lanes, including a long distance cycleway to Copenhagen.
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The Nutty Professor (1996) 5.6
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Daly gives hurling capital investment
Friends of Dublin Hurling August 12, 2013 0 0
Ryan O’Dwyer, Dublin, in action against, from left, William Egan, Daniel Kearney, Stephen McDonnell, Tom Kenny and Conor O’Sullivan
VINCENT HOGAN – 12 AUGUST 2013
The bruises of the day sit heavily on Anthony Daly as he steps into an auditorium plump with sympathetic faces. Words are superfluous, yet he chats with polite reserve about the city’s stolen thunder.
The missionary in him would have adored playing Pied Piper with these people, leading them into a September Sunday, every street outside Croke Park paved like a mirror of the sky. It won’t happen now.
Dublin hurling remains in a parallel universe to its football brethren, ebbing closer but still separate.
The Hill drew a fine crowd yesterday, yet the congregation was more Easter Novena in density than midnight Mass at Christmas. A slab of the terracing was closed and, of that open for business, parts of it had surrendered conspicuously to brazen splays of crimson.
On any football Sunday, such audacity would be soundly discouraged on health and safety grounds. But hurling is a different universe.
There are those who resent what they see as the hot-housing of Dublin hurling. Three of yesterday’s starting line-up are employed as full-time coaches in the city and as many as 50 people take a salary from the game. This doesn’t sit that well with some who see in it a kind of official prejudice towards making Dublin strong.
But every single dime the GAA has invested in hurling in the capital has been matched by Dublin themselves. Hurling in the city is still protected, above all, by the same culture of volunteerism that keeps the game alive in rural Ireland.
This is a largely self-sufficient community, wrestling with prejudicial forces of its own. They still lose much of their brightest talent to football.
Ciaran Kilkenny, who made his name as an U-14 hurler with the Castleknock team that won an All-Ireland Feile in ’07, was sitting in the stand yesterday with the county’s football panel. Diarmuid Connolly, who was midfield on the Dublin Colleges’ team that beat St Flannan’s in the All-Ireland ‘A’ hurling final in ’06, sat in the same group.
Ditto, two of the brightest young hurlers in Dublin this year, Cormac Costello and Eric Lowndes.
So Daly knows what an All-Ireland final might have done for Dublin’s hurling community. “I’m just disappointed now because the All-Ireland is a special day,” he sighs. “I’d love the lads to have experienced it. And it would have done another whole pile for Dublin hurling to get into that day as well.”
They’ve played a central role in this wild summer, winning a first Leinstertitle since ’61, and hurling like a team that could, notionally, make expectant eyes at Liam MacCarthy.
But regret ambushes every syllable now. Regret and a nagging sense of hurt.
Ryan O’Dwyer’s 50th-minute dismissal for a second yellow tilted a thrilling contest Cork’s way and, for Daly at least, aroused the suspicion of a hurler perhaps suffering for past sins.
The Cashel man has had his share of scrapes with referees and James Owens’ decision to wave yellow for a mistimed first-minute shoulder on Luke O’Farrell left O’Dwyer on wafer-thin ice. Yet, remarkably, he was summoning a compelling, selfless display on the ’40’ when, to Dublin’s horror, he mistimed another challenge on Lorcan McLoughlin. And Owens pulled the pin.
“The referee put himself under pressure for the first yellow,” sighs Daly. “I mean the second one was a free and a yellow, I think Ryan will admit that straight away. But I was right beside the first one, shoulder on shoulder. How is it a yellow card?
“If you dish out one of those after a minute… I feel sorry for Ryan, I thought he had a tremendous match. He’s given us a great year.
“Do you get the yellow on reputation, because you’ve been sent off before? There was nothing malicious in what he did the first time.”
Had the referee perhaps been trying to set a tone?
“Why?” asks Daly. “Did anyone think Dublin and Cork would be dirty or something? No great rivalry, no great history. I don’t know. Would somebody else have got the yellow? I don’t know, I can’t talk for James Owens. I can just say how disappointed we are, disappointed for Ryan.
“To be sent off today, it’s hard on him. You know, it’s a big day, I presume his family are in the stand. We saw it again a couple of weeks ago with probably the greatest player we ever saw. That was rescinded, I hope the powers that be might have a look at this as well.”
It certainly seemed paradoxical that such a free-flowing lyric of a game should be so profoundly shaped by a red card. With the sides level on 15 occasions, fractions mattered.
And Dublin certainly had reason to curse O’Dwyer’s spurned 43rd-minute goal opportunity when his shot carried plenty of venom but a convenient trajectory for Anthony Nash to save.
The game was thundering to a wonderful tempo, scrubbed free of cynicism, score following score with a drumbeat feel. And even after O’Dwyer’s departure, Dublin did not acquiesce. Indeed, until Pat Horgan’s 66th-minute theft off the bas of Gary Maguire’s hurley, the blue revolution still blazed. But that Cork goal drew a jolt from Daly on the line, as if the air had suddenly been sucked from him.
Little doubts, he conceded, had been settling by his ribcage beforehand, Dublin blazing “a few mad wides”.
Now the sense of loss was profound. “I think we expected that we might win today,” he shrugs gently when asked how defeat compared to a semi-final loss against Tipperary in 2011.
“We were very hopeful we might get the result. There was a real anticipation in the camp that we could drive on and win an All-Ireland. We just focused on getting a big performance today and we did get that big performance. So I’m very proud of the boys.”
He will take time to replenish his hunger now and see wherever it takes him. The temptation to go again, you have to suspect, will be strong.
Asked about the summer demise of hurling’s so-called big guns, Daly did what he has always done. He challenged the cliche.
“Who are the big guns?” he asked. “We all feel that we’re the big guns at this stage!”
A banner on the Hill proclaimed ‘Dalo, Honorary Dub Forever’. He has taken them a distance towards shedding their ambivalence. Still a parallel universe, but ebbing closer.
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Historical Catch-Up
Historical Catch-Up Dec 19, 2019 7:49:37 GMT -5 traveler, ethankasales, and 1 more like this
Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2019 7:49:37 GMT -5
Now that my first full season as a Lions fan is (sadly) over, I thought I would dip into the video juke-box and educate myself regarding previous Lions teams. I'll be starting with 1999 and working forward from there. It's tempting to go straight to the 2007-2010 glory years but there's no rush - I've got from after Saturday's Final to next August to slowly work through them. Am I in for a treat?
Historical Catch-Up Dec 19, 2019 8:30:28 GMT -5
Post by nyline on Dec 19, 2019 8:30:28 GMT -5
Dec 19, 2019 7:49:37 GMT -5 @ukfan said:
To the extent there are still "live" videos, you are in for a treat. Sadly, many video links died when various YouTube accounts were closed over the years for issues/alleged issues YouTube had with the account holders.
Historical Catch-Up Dec 31, 2019 18:29:27 GMT -5 nyline, traveler, and 1 more like this
Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2019 18:29:27 GMT -5
Just finished watching the 1999 Final - how TV technology has improved since then! Got the impression it was very much a (young) Russ Rose tactical masterclass, expertly executed by the hungry Lions. Had to smile at things that have changed since 1999 - white ball, 1st to 15 with scoring only on your own serve, no liberos, very few substitutions, referee with finger on net for every serve, very little aggression on serving. This was my era as my school teams were national champions in England in 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 and 1990 but watching this 1999 final makes me realise how long ago that was. Here's a 1986 local newspaper photograph of my 1986 winners the day after their double win in London. (Not many smiles - we were all exhausted but had to drag ourselves into school the next day). These girls are in their 50's now! I'm still in touch with my 15U captain (no.12) who lives on the same estate as me.
Last Edit: Jan 2, 2020 12:54:11 GMT -5 by Deleted
Historical Catch-Up Jan 1, 2020 5:06:59 GMT -5 nyline likes this
Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2020 5:06:59 GMT -5
Another huge difference compared with 1999 is that the first touch was subject to the same handling rules as the second and third. All serve and spike receives were digs. Rallies were shorter but the game was somehow cleaner. Also with no liberos, and only a max 6 substitutions, all players had to be able to play back court, so not so much specialism. Having said all that, the modern game is defintely faster and more exciting with many more long rallies so I would definitely say the game is a better spectacle than it was back in the 80's and 90's.
Historical Catch-Up Jan 1, 2020 5:10:03 GMT -5 berkeyfan likes this
.....oh and coaches had to remain seated and were not allowed to coach in any way, except of course in time outs (max 2 per set). I received many warnings from referees for alleged coaching in between rallies!
Historical Catch-Up Jan 1, 2020 10:30:46 GMT -5 stillkicking, toomuchvb, and 1 more like this
Post by traveler on Jan 1, 2020 10:30:46 GMT -5
I have never stayed silent while watching a Penn State volleyball match.
Historical Catch-Up Jan 2, 2020 13:10:56 GMT -5 berkeyfan likes this
Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2020 13:10:56 GMT -5
An 8-year jump in time to the next match on the jukebox - the 2007 NCAA final v Stanford (again). I'm probably the only person on the forum who doesn't know who won, so no spoilers please!!
Historical Catch-Up Jan 2, 2020 14:49:33 GMT -5
England, only thing I'll say is a much younger Karch Kiraly IIRC was one of the sportscasters and seemed to know everything about a Stanford OH's goggles...but nothing about Penn State. Hope you can enjoy.
Just finished watching the 2007 Final - what a great match. Megan Hodge was some player - did she go on to play for the USA? You could see how much it meant to the PSU players (and subs) as they got closer and closer to 15 in that final set. Sheer joy on their faces. But how laid back was coach Rose? Even when they clinched that last point, his only reaction was to make a note in his book! Of course, inside, he would have been ecstatic. What will it take to make him celebrate at least a little? Perhaps I'll find out in future videos.
Historical Catch-Up Jan 2, 2020 18:59:04 GMT -5 elliotberton likes this
Yes. Played on the US national team. Married a sportsman and is now Megan Easy. played for US Olympic team 2012 and professionally in Switzerland and Italy.
In HS was National POY.
in 2017 there were reports that she tore her achilles.
stillkicking
Post by stillkicking on Jan 2, 2020 19:52:11 GMT -5
Jan 2, 2020 18:59:04 GMT -5 traveler said:
That would be Omar Easy, of the Penn State football team, not just any sportsman, but a Nittany Lion to boot.
Historical Catch-Up Jan 3, 2020 3:40:19 GMT -5
Thanks for the info, traveler. I was in the crowd for the 2012 London Olympics semi final when the USA easily beat South Korea 3-0, so I would have seen Megan Hodge play. I've just dug out a couple of pictures that I took - can you see Megan?
Post by nyline on Jan 3, 2020 9:59:59 GMT -5
Jan 3, 2020 3:40:19 GMT -5 @ukfan said:
She's #11
Jan 3, 2020 9:59:59 GMT -5 nyline said:
I see her! Thanks nyline
On to the next one - 2008 NCAA Semi-Final vs Nebraska.......
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Child pronagraphy
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Turks Come From Behind, Win 5-3 Over Aldie
W: Wiseman (3-0)- 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
L: Gard (3-2)- 5.1 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 0 BB, 3 K
S: Brown (3)- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
HARRISONBURG, Va., July 7, 2015 – The Turks rally for four runs in the 6th to earn a 5-3 come-from-behind victory over the Aldie Senators at Veterans Memorial Park on Tuesday night. The loss ends Aldie’s six-game win streak and extends the Turks’ streak to seven.
Down 3-1, Tripp Shelton, Shane Billings and Steve McLean attempted and succeeded on three straight bunts, loading the bases to start the 6th inning. In the next at-bat, Aldie shortstop Garrett Vrbanic tried to get the force at third on Tyler Straub’s bouncer but the throw was late and Shelton scored easily to make it 3-2. Jesse Baker followed with a fielder’s choice to the first baseman who tried to double Billings off at home but the speedster slide across the plate ahead of the throw to tie the game at 3. Aaron Dodson put an exclamation mark on the inning when his line-drive single to left scored both runners in scoring position to give the Turks their first lead of the game at 5-3.
The Turks win their
Tanner Shelton got his first start of the season and pitched well enough to give the Turks a shot at a win. The lefty allowed two earned runs on six hits over five innings after pitching only 2.2 innings the rest of the season combined. His Georgia Tech teammate, Patrick Wiseman, came in from the bullpen and perfectly executed his task, tossing three scoreless frames to bridge starter and closer. Tyler Brown was given the closer role on the night and struck out two in a three up, three down 9th to secure the victory.
The top of the lineup carried the load for the Harrisonburg offense in this one. One through four in the lineup included Billings, McLean, Straub and Jesse Baker with the quartet collecting six of the Turks’ eight hits as well as three of five runs scored. With a 2-for-4 performance from the plate, Billings returns his batting over the .400 mark at .404.
Kameron Esthay got the Turks on the board in the third inning with a solo home run over the right field fence, his first of the season. We can’t confirm if it served as motivation for the Baylor Bear’s power surge, but his parents made jambalaya for the post-game meal for the first time this season as well.
Aldie starting pitcher took the loss after allowing five runs (four earned) on seven hits over 5.1innings. The Southeastern University lefty had won three of his last four starts coming into the ball game. Johnny Debity got the call in the bullpen from Aldie’s skipper and did well, throwing 2.2 scoreless innings.
No batter collected multiple hits for the Senators on the night. Instead, the away team boasted seven different players recording one hit each.
Aldie took an early lead in the second inning when Matthew Malacane crossed the plate on Zach Herbaugh’s single. Then, they extended their lead to 3-0 in the third with a solo shot by Weber Pike and an RBI single by Garrett Suggs.
The Turks continue to stay hot en route to their 20th win of the season after having not earned win number 20 until July 17th last season. Aldie drops to 13-11.
The Turks travel to Winchester (12-13) for the first time in 2015 tomorrow night before returning home Thursday for a double-header against the Woodstock River Bandits (9-15). As always, we hope to see you there and go Turks!
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The Cast » George Dawson
Waco, TX, USA
New York City, NY, USA
US House of Representatives (D-NY, 14th District)
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Michael (father), Julie (mother), Michelle (sister)
Alexandra Lambert
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Whoever called politics "the art of the possible" forgot to mention that the art in question usually involves juggling lit torches. Good thing George has an ace up his sleeve…
Growing up in the outskirts of Waco, Texas, George made the best of it while he could. Personable, intelligent, keeping company in high school with his fellow honor students but still trying to connect with those who were just marking time; ambitious but patient, having seen a few too many people burn out early.
After a handful of summer jobs - computer filing, cold-calling, stocking shelves - he was accepted at nearby Baylor University, planning to finish out a political science degree there before moving on. That all changed when the Branch Davidian siege went down, midway through his sophomore year; he became certain, though he couldn't yet tell you exactly why, that the need to leave had become imminent.
He transferred to Tulane in New Orleans for his last two years, then hired on with a venture capital firm, learning the real ropes of the business world while helping organize publicity events for the firm's charitable arm, working in conjunction with St. Vincent de Paul and the like. With that experience under his belt, he moved to New York to pursue his original field of interest, starting by getting on board with Nathan Petrelli's controversial but ultimately successful Senate campaign, and most recently being elected in his own right to Petrelli's old House seat.
All that, he'll freely share if asked; he has no major skeletons in his closet, at least not of the conventional sort. What he doesn't mention, for fear of being tagged a Kool-Aid cultist and blowing his career all to hell, is his ability to pull at the strings of fate, to literally make certain things go his way - dangerous if misused, but too useful to avoid entirely. After all, his particular Certain Things are going to be the big ones.
George's Timeline
George's Relationships
George can create good and/or bad luck for himself and those around him. He can't change what things are possible, only how probable they are.
Twice Is Coincidence. An unconscious manifestation of his ability, this causes something unusual but not particularly helpful or harmful, like two people reaching for something at the same time.
Minor Boon and Minor Bane. Exactly what it says on the tin. Low-key, but with no significant side effects to worry about.
Helping Hand. Whether by removing obstacles and distractions, or simply helping them find their groove, this can briefly improve someone else's effective skill. Attempting to target another Evolved ability in this way tends to blow up in both their faces.
Karma Loan. More outlandish results, but with side effects this time. If anyone is specifically looking for Evolved abilities, this will make him stick out like a sore thumb.
Karma Deposit. Similar to Karma Loan, but side effects first and personal advantage second. Useful when the aftermath is expected to already be dangerously distracting.
The trouble with growing up in an inward-looking small town is that, while he wants to be a people person, he got a late start on actually doing it. When it comes to dealing with people outside his own demographic, he's not awkward, but he does have to think about what he's doing. He's also made some major dating mistakes in the past, and remains concerned that they may not all be behind him.
"You can't take a subway car to Miami!"
"Lamppost."
"And what's a gimlet, anyway? Sounds like something you'd use to pry open an engine block."
"Watch the rock!"
"Hey, since when does New York have barbeque?"
"Actually, we're working to lower the top bracket to ninety-five percent."
"Ask the treeboffers if they have anything to stand on besides principle, ask Vinnie the Hardhat if there's any other way to fit ten tons of building into a five-ton plot of land."
"Mugging, car crash, three-card monte…"
"I wouldn't be surprised if some of the targets are expecting it to become King Herod killing all the two-year-olds."
"…I'd like to thank Tiffany's for being kind enough to let us borrow that for a little while…"
"But being sneaky about it is more fun!"
Serotonin's cat.
Lachlan's cat.
Hallis's dog. But he is part of the Blue Dog Coalition.
A curious monkey.
A migrant worker, a mouse, or a bunny rabbit.
Nathan's chauffeur, aka That Bastard George.
Related to Monica (or her brother Damon). That he knows of.
Talking about her breasts.
From the jungle.
Has a light Southern accent, though he can play it up for effect.
Reacts badly to needles. (Physical, not psychological - not that it matters, he needs laughing gas either way.)
Fluent in shorthand. Decent grasp of French.
Tried out for high school quarterback at his father's insistence, despite a notably inaccurate throwing arm.
Went to school with Jessica Biel for a couple years back in Texas, but has only run into her once since then.
Steve Winwood - While You See a Chance
++ Steve Winwood - While You See a Chance
Stand up in a clear blue morning
Until you see what can be
Alone in a cold day dawning
Are you still free? Can you be?
When some cold tomorrow finds you
When some sad old dream reminds you
How the endless road unwinds you
While you see a chance, take it
Find romance, fake it
Because it's all on you
Don't you know by now
No one gives you anything
Don't you wonder how you keep on
Moving one more day your way
When there's no one left to leave you
Even you don't quite believe you
That's when nothing can deceive you
And that old gray wind is blowing
And there's nothing left worth knowing
And it's time you should be going
Young Dubliners - Say It's So
++ Young Dubliners - Say It's So
I read in the paper that sooner or later
The world's gonna fall on its ass
I've got some questions, I never get answers
Lately I'm too scared to ask
I'm not complaining, it's just that I'm saying
Why is it so hard to see
That all of the things that are working for them
Have never been working for me
I won't be lazy
Nothing will faze me
I'm just getting started
To get the hell outta here
So come on
Break down the walls, kick down the doors
We're escaping
All bombs away, we live for today
No master plan, just grab what ya can
We all stick together, things will be better, I know
If you say it's so
So life took a toll and it emptied your cup
The hits keep on coming, they'll never give up
You just want to shout at the world to shut up for a while
Now don't wait for daylight
We're leaving tonight
We got what you're needing
So welcome on board
We're building a new world
So come say hello
To your better life
So come on down 'cause we got a place for you
And you, and you, and you, and you, so take it
There's no hesitating
I said no more waiting
You got to believe it
Bach - Concerto in d for Two Violins - Largo ma non troppo
++ Bach - Concerto in d for Two Violins - Largo ma non troppo
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Fortunate Son
++ Creedence Clearwater Revival - Fortunate Son
Some folks are born made to wave the flag
Ooh, they're red, white and blue
And when the band plays "Hail to the Chief"
Ooh, they point the cannon at you
It ain't me, it ain't me
I ain't no senator's son
I ain't no fortunate one
Some folks are born silver spoon in hand
Lord, don't they help themselves
But when the taxman comes to the door
Lord, the house looks like a rummage sale
I ain't no millionaire's son
Some folks inherit star-spangled eyes
Ooh, they send you down to war
And when you ask them "How much should we give?"
Ooh, they only answer "More, more, more!"
I ain't no military son
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Radio Airchecks
Grub Street Interview
Small Things that Irk
"You know," I said between mouthfuls, "every time I go to the Post office I get a little annoyed at Canada Post."
"About what?" asked Jack, who'd already finished his Souvlaki wrap.
I said "about the three levels of rates. There are rates for Canada, for the United States, and for International mail."
"So what's wrong with that," asked Jack.
I said "It's not logical. If a letter is not for mailing to a Canadian address, it is by definition international. The US is a subset of international. If they had three rates the first called 'Canada', the second 'the United States' and the third 'other International', that would be OK. Now it looks as if the US has some special place between national and international, and that makes no sense."
"True," said Jack, but then Canada Post is merely reflecting reality: Canada does have a special relation with the US that it doesn't have with any other country."
I said "I know that, but it still bugs me. As it should anyone who's ever looked at a Venn diagram."
"Whatever that is." said Jack. "Listen, talking about illogical, have you ever visited a video rental store?"
I said "No, not that I can recall. It was the kids who rented movies. And that was a long time ago. Why?"
"You'd have a heyday there. Illogical gone berserk!"
I said "How so?"
"Well," said Jack, "when you go in you see row after row of American and British movies -- not further identified. Somewhere toward the back there is usually a small section with the title 'Canadian'. Also in a back corner is another small section with the heading 'Foreign'. So whenever I go in to rent a movie I like to tweak the nose of one of Ted Rogers' minions, and I ask where I can find the latest movie made in Quebec. Guess what? I'm told it's in the Foreign section. So I ask why? And the person tells me because the movie is in French. And I point out that French is also an official Canadian language, and since the film is made in Canada, the movie should be filed under 'Canadian'. So then I ask them to explain to me why a French-Canadian film should be filed under Foreign, while by far the bulk of the movies in the store -- virtually all American or British -- are not filed under Foreign. At that point all I get for a reply is something along the lines of "that's the way head office tells us to do it. Ted Rogers should be ashamed of himself."
I said "maybe nobody ever brought it to his attention. He must be a very busy man. Maybe you should write to him, or send a letter to the editor of the Globe and Mail, if you think it would do any good."
"It would probably just be a waste of time," said Jack pensively.
I said "I think you're right. Canadians are not going to get worked up about this kind of thing. They have more important matters to attend to."
"Like what?" asked Jack.
I said "Oh, global warming, the price of gas, who'll be the next Canadian idol, ..."
Jack interrupted "or the number of shopping days left till Christmas."
At that point, once again having failed to solve the world's problems, we tacitly postponed further discussion till our next lunch.
Sjef Frenken is a renaissance man: thinker, writer, translator and composer of much music. A main interest, he has many, is setting to music the poetry, written for children, during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Nimble of mind, Sjef is a youthful retiree and a great-grandfather. Mostly he's a content man, which facilitates his relentless multi-media creativity.
More by Sjef Frenken:
A Code for the Road
A Brief History of Now
Apocalypso 782
Things that Irk
Serving Dogs and Cats
Kitty Litter
Even more by Sjef Frenken
Salt - 2B or not 2B
Exile on Main Street
Binding Our Grandchildren
A Third View of Evolution
Social Intercourse
Candy, Candy, Candy
Brain Abusers
Rise or Die
Tiny Teachers
Oscar and the Pigeons
Sklar Rocked America
Rob Sidney I
RIP Stompin Tom
Hockey as Roller Derby
Considering Christmas
Tanna Frederick
Grub Street Philosophy: 3
Hollywood Dreams
Fantasy of Flight
Why and Wherefore
A Man and His Dog
Summer Snowballs
A Coffee Mug
Buying an Amp
Lessons in the Park
A Woman
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The Ledge > Main Forums > Christine McVie
In the Meantime- Reflection? Track by track?
Senior Ledgie
Just now getting into the In the Meantime album, having only briefly scanned over it a few years back and picking out Friend as the only standout track and dismissing the rest as redundant easy listening. Listening to it again there's certainly more than that- Calumny, Northern Star, etc. Not sure how I feel about the funkier tunes like Anything is Possible, gonna have to give it another try.
What I do like is that while most of the tracks are not particularly memorable musically (though Christine sounds amazing on ALL of them) they do all gel together really well. I also like the overall story of the album: it starts off alone and yearning, a relationship develops, it ends badly and causes a mix of angsty feelings, and finally concludes with acceptance. It's a neat concept and would have been a great idea for a FM album with all three singers narrating their own journey.
What do you guys think of In the Meantime, especially after all of these years? I'd be interested in what impressions people have of the songs on an individual basis.
"I am just one small part of forever" -Think About It (The song that got me into Stevie Nicks)
"The face of a pretty girl x1,000,000" -Isn't It Midnight (The song that got me into Christine McVie)
"The sun is bright, but not too bright to see. When the darkness comes you've got to fly into the light." -Doing What I Can (The song that got me into Lindsey Buckingham)
"I can still hear you saying you would never break the chain" -The Chain (The song that got me into Fleetwood Mac)
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McLamb
Ledgie
I love In The Meantime. "You Are" is every bit as enjoyable as "Friend". "Bad Journey" seems to carry forward the themes explored in "Homeward Bound" from Bare Trees and "Hollywood (Some Other Kind Of Town" from Time. Standouts for me include "Liar" and "Sweet Revenge", and I think the album wraps up quite nicely with "Givin' It Back".
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Macfan4life
Location: Somewhere out in the back of your mind
IMHO In The Meantime is a masterpiece that does get better with time.
Bad Journey
Calummy
Its an overlooked gem for sure. I had it since it came out in 2004 and regularly play it. I live near Key Biscayne and was floored when I heard her mention it in the song Bad Journey
Still I believe.....BACKSTABBING AND BETRAYAL will show us how
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I do love every track on ITMT. I crank up my IPOD when one of theses tracks play. I do often think if only Lindsey produced it and sang on it.......it would have taken it to a true "Masterpiece"
aleuzzi
ITM is a great sleeper, a cool project we didn’t see coming. It got very mixed reviews when it first appeared—the usual Christine criticism: she’s great in the band but on her own a bit bland. Honestly, I did NOT agree this time out.
One of the obvious shortcomings of the 1984 record was its bid for wide commercial appeal. This went against much of what made Christine’s musical style so appealing. On that record, the standout tracks—“One in a Million” and “Smile I Live For”—capture two very different features of her musical identity: the earthy blues and the haunting ballad. Other than those tracks (and a couple of others slightly below them in quality) that solo record did not seem genuine to me. It felt calculated, and it suffered because of it.
By contrast, ITM emerged organically as a project that affirmed Christine’s desire to create music on her own terms. As a result, she sounds relaxed, and the musical environment of the record suits her perfectly. The ballads—“Calumny” and “Northern Star—might have been written by Dan Perfect but they “perfectly” suit her voice and attack. Likewise, the catchy, mid-tempo numbers—“So Sincere”, “Friend”, and “You Are”—have a quiet fire that simmers underneath the pop craftsmanship. But, for me anyway, the album’s best moments are the R&B-inflected numbers like “Anything is Possible,” “Bad Journey”, “Forgiveness” and the driving “Liar”. These songs show her at her sauciest. Top that with the lovely closer, “Giving it Back”, a tune worthy of The Eagles at their best, and you have a remarkable suite of songs that hangs together nicely.
My only complaint is that the acoustic version of “Friend” was not available on the disc as well. THAT arrangement of the tune is better than anything on the album!
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Originally Posted by aleuzzi
I agree with everything you said except one thing
I agree that ITM is more genuine Christine McVie than her 1984 solo album. She was under no pressure and it was just her pleasure recording when she wanted to at her house with her nephew. What an incredible experience that was!!
I would not call her 1984 solo outing "calculating." The reason part of the album ventures off the traditional Christine McVie was because she did not want to do the album alone. Warner Brothers wanted a solo album from her and probably gave her a nice advance to do so. She met Todd Sharpe during Mick's solo outings and he also played in Bob Welch's band. She told Todd she wanted him to do her solo album with. So we get songs written by Todd that Christine sings like I'm The One which is not a typical Christine song. At the time, I loved the idea and sound. She stepped out of her comfort zone. 30 +years later I look back and wish the entire album was just her. I love the idea she did not do a pure pop album. There is no cheezy 80's sound on it which is refreshing to hear. There are amazing songs on her 1984 solo album: The Smile I Live For, The Challenge, Ask Anybody, etc. Those are so rich in Christine goodness. Christine is not a solo star. She needs and loves to work with someone else or an entire band. She hit the nail on the head when in 1984 she said her solo album was not the most adventurous album in the world but it was pleasing to her own ears. That was so TRUE. Her 1984 album had mixed reviews. One article stated her album lacked musical muscle even though Eric Clapton, Lindsey Buckingham, and Mick Fleetwood play on it. They stated the songs were not wimpy but failed to energize the listener.
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Originally Posted by Macfan4life
Yes, I’m well aware of all of this, having tracked Christine’s career and the media attention she’s received throughout the years. I stick by my assessment, though: the 1984 album may have begun as a collaboration between two close friends wth musical compatibility, but the label wanted a hit, BIG hit. Many of the songs on the record feel like they are attempts to exploit 80s pop trends instead of letting the album emerge more organically. You may not feel so, but I definitely consider much of the album (minus the three songs I mentioned earlier) a calculation that never fully paid off.
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One influence I think Todd had over Christine's music was how country sounding many of the songs were. Songs like Love will show us how, I'm so excited, and I'm the one are very country music sounding IMHO.
Yeah--Todd got her to rock, too. In his Q&A here, he mentioned how LWSUH started off much more slowly and softly. Strange, huh?
In terms of style, So Excited reminds me a little bit of "For You" from her Christine Perfect record, though So Excited is more mature and accomplished.
jbrownsjr
I re-listened to both albums and can't believe how much I love both of them. Not because I'm her fan; but, because the music moved me. I thought of Buckingham/McVie and realize how HUGE she is in terms of influence of the band.
She is Fleetwood Mac. That's is hard to argue against.
I would tell Christine Perfect, "You're Christine f***ing McVie, and don't you forget it!"
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DownOnRodeo
Supporting Ledgie
Location: Birmingham, AL
Originally Posted by jbrownsjr
If I had to choose, I would agree that Christine is "the voice of Fleetwood Mac," a voice that so regularly came through the radio when I was growing up: You Make Lovin Fun, Don't Stop, Little Lies, Everywhere..., and all her background vocals. And of course the Early Years as well.
Stevie has always had one of the most unique voices out there--her detractors might say 'to a fault.'
And Lindsey's voice has always been quite idiosyncratic as well IMO (such as tendency for it to be uncannily boyish ("Lindsey is a man?" my friends would say) or heavily altered in the studio).
So Christine's 'vanilla' voice doesn't stand much of a chance by comparison to these two. Yet her voice, too, is also very unique. Deep and business-like, without much acrobatics. Smooth and creamy, no froth.
When In the Meantime came out I liked the actual songs a lot but I was annoyed with the album itself--in that it was frustrating as an FM fan to have Say You Will over here and In the Meantime over there. But now, after seeing how everything has panned out 15 years later, I feel very lucky that we got this 'Perfectly produced' album. Very lucky indeed!
I was flabbergasted when, in some interview after rejoining FM, she made an offhand remark about ITM to the effect that "It probably wasn't very good." I understand and appreciate her self-effacing British manner, but it seemed a bit of a slight against her nephew and all the others who would have poured a lot of themselves into it. (It's not like her nephew has a Rumours he can fall back on, reputation wise.) In any case, in my perhaps unpopular opinion, ITM is leaps and bounds in front of BuckVie (from a Christine-centric perspective), so thank god (or Dan) that we have it.
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GypsySorcerer
Location: KY
I haven't listened to In the Meantime in several years. I remember thinking how great her voice sounded, though, and wishing we could've had the best cuts from ITM on SYW. The stand-outs to me were "Friend" and "Calumny." I should give it another listen.
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Guild Commander – Review [PC]
PixelTom
Game Reviews, Steam Game Reviews
When I first saw Guild Commander [$4.99] pop up on Steam I thought I had found my perfect game. One that takes the simulation aspect of Football Manager and gives it a Swords and Sorcery spin. On paper the game sounded amazing. One I had hoped to sink many, many hours into. But I saw the dreaded review status of ‘Mixed’, and from there I knew I was wading into choppy waters.
The game puts you in the position of the titular Guild Commander, a once powerful warrior who is losing the battle against time. Your sword arm is weak, your spell knowledge is fuzzy, and your running speed is now a crawl. It’s time to pass the mantle on to the next generation of foolhardy adventurers, and they’ll need a leader. So in a final effort to rid the world of the Necro-Lord you put up your generous savings and found a guild, open to all applicants from across the land. The guild acts as a personal military, allowing you to send troops cross-country to stop invasions, help locals, kill goats and act as general security. With the money earned through unseen quests and loot. That money is used to hire more troops, fit out rooms in your guild hall, craft gear, and fund local militia.
A never-ending stream of scholars, bards, rogues, and other classes show up on your hall doorstep, eager to lose their lives for the sake of making the world a better place. Each class has the same set of skills but with varying proficiency in each one. Knights are stronger than Scholars who are in turn more knowledgeable, Engineers have better equipment, and Adventurers have a little bit of everything. These stats affect how well your recruit works in certain situations. There are six provinces in the world that need assistance, and their status ranges from Peace and Construction, to Chaos and Destruction. Sending a knight to a chaotic province will have a better result than sending a Scholar, who is better suited to helping in times of peace. Sending a recruit will remove them from your active pool for up to a month, and while away they will be earning gold and losing stats. Each character has a max number for each stat, and that number will drop while they are away, requiring rest once they’re back in the guild hall. Resting is improved by turning one of the four dozen rooms in your hall into a kitchen, bedroom, armoury, etc. Once the recruit is healed up, you can repeat the process again. That’s the main mechanic of the game, but unfortunately that’s essentially also the entirety of it.
The learning curve for this game is insane, and the small video of the developer stumbling through the mechanics doesn’t help at all. But around the time of my fourth guild, I figured the system out. Once I knew how the game worked I started to have fun. A surprising amount of fun to be honest. I had cracked the outer shell of this game and finally had a taste of the sweet centre. I got into the flow of sending recruits where they fit best and the guild funds came pouring in. But that fun was short-lived. I found that once you figured out how the game works, it just feels like you’re stuck in a routine. Sometimes provinces will have events happen to them so you need to direct troops elsewhere, but that doesn’t do a lot to change up the gameplay. Reacting and adapting to the changing conditions takes little effort.
There’s no real progression in guild commander, troops will show up with a set of stats, and that’s it. Apart from the stats going down temporarily due to fatigue they don’t change at all. There is no ability to nurture and grow your recruits into legendary heroes. You can craft or loot items and assign up to six to each character, but there’s no reflection that anything has changed. I gave my Soldier an axe that increased morale, but the bar for his morale remained unchanged. I don’t doubt that the morale boost was there, it probably would have come into play behind the scenes with the game engine calculations. But I wanted to see at least some acknowledgement that he was wielding a +Morale weapon without having to open his inventory and double check. This is something the game does a lot. There are tons of bars, numbers and labels, but so much of it is unnecessary while the stats I would like to see are left out. The menu and UI in general is a mess. As soon as you open the game you’re overwhelmed by numbers and bars that have no real meaning.
The developer has also tried to inject some humour into the game, but it’s so sporadic and blunt that it alters the mood to something rather crude. Selecting ‘easy mode’ will prompt the game to take a swipe at console gamers. Every recruit that appears at your guild hall is named from a mixed pool of puns, dad jokes, and just flat out non-names (one solider was named ‘Stabby Stabus’). There is repeated use of the term ‘nerd’ when in reference to the Scholar class, and Bards always seem to have names revolved around them being bad singers. If the game was going for a more humorous approach that would have been fine. But the game isn’t sure what it wants to be. It tries to be a serious simulator while throwing bad jokes at you when you least expect it. It makes the whole game feel muddled. The majority of the humour can be found in the Lore section, but it’s so poorly written it makes the entire section pointless. It honestly feels like the dev tried a serious story but their writing wasn’t up to scratch, so they opted for cheap humour instead.
Graphically the game is fine. The guild hall looks great, it’s reminiscent of a tavern in Baldur’s Gate or Icewind Dale, but it’s more of a burden than anything. When upgrading rooms you have to drag the map around to find the room you’re looking for. Of the dozens of rooms available in your guild hall you can only see 4 on the screen at any one time, and navigation is limited to the keyboard and the zoom has a tiny range. The game would have benefited more from an ‘ant-farm’ style of view, with most if not all rooms accessible with minimal scrolling about.
The isn’t much to say about audio. It’s minimal.
Guild Commander is a fantastic concept that completely falls flat in execution. I wanted to like this game so much, but the more I played the more I came to dislike it. It feels empty, like it’s a proof of concept prototype. The game can be fun when you get into that swing. But it doesn’t last. It’s a game you’ll enjoy for an afternoon at the most.
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Lindi Ortega October 2014
Canadian country sensation Lindi Ortega has announced her return to Australia in October with headline shows in Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide and a nationwide tour with American singer/songwriter Justin Townes Earle and rising star Marlon Williams. She will also perform at the inaugural Out On The Weekend Festival in Melbourne.
Ortega has also released a new video for ‘Lived and Died Alone’, one of the stand out tracks from her acclaimed album Tin Star.
This will be Ortega’s second Australian tour, after selling out shows in Sydney and Melbourne in April, and blowing away audiences at Boogie, Gumball and National Folk Festival. Beat Magazine reviewed her Melbourne show glowing “every article about Lindi Ortega raises reference to Emmy-Lou Harris or Dolly Parton. This is not hyperbole. She really is that good”.
Recently crowned Roots Artist of the Year at the Canadian Country Music Awards, Ortega’s latest album Tin Star has received critical acclaim the world over, nominated for a JUNO Award in Canada, and reaching top 50 in the US Country Charts.
Ortega has also become the face of a new wave of Country music, recently featuring alongside Taylor Swift in The Telegraph UK as the Nashville artists “who made the country capital hip again”.
“…she has displayed the voice of a young Emmylou Harris just discovering Dolly Parton, the willingness to be as old-fashioned as possible in sound and style, and a 21st-century knowing edge.” Sydney Morning Herald
“…spirited songwriting and gorgeous whiskey-and-honey voice…” —NPR
“Heartfelt and mood-inducing, a uniquely bluesy twist on pre-outlaw country” — Billboard Magazine
“Untamed instincts, but classic bones.” — New York Times
Lindi Ortega Website | Lindi Ortega Facebook | Lindi Ortega Twitter
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13/10/14 Adelaide, SA The Governor Hindmarsh
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The Birth of Angus
I’d been feeling surges occasionally for about 2 days when I felt that they were starting to become regular just as we were getting ready for bed. An evening of snuggling up with hubby in front of the telly was obviously great for building my levels of oxytocin. After a night of surges we headed into the birth centre before the morning traffic hit the roads, where we were warmly received. We had a male midwife, David, who listened calmly to our requests and we found that this sat very well with the approach they take normally, encouraging nature to take its course. Despite this, after several hours the surges diminished, partly I think, due to the room being a bit chilly, so we made the decision to head home. I was gutted! I was ready to meet my baby!
At home I watched some nature documentaries, listened to the meditations and rested, to alert from the surges to sleep and by the early morning we had stronger and more frequent surges again. Back at the birth centre, I consented to a vaginal exam, mostly to reassure myself that things were progressing and I was 9cm dilated – joy! At the birth centre we turned on the candles, played some soothing music and practiced up breathing. The surges were still powerful but after several hours progress was slow and my waters hadn’t broken. After several requests, my waters were broken for me, which made me a lot more comfortable and the second stage of labour began. However, despite all the good work, time had taken it’s toll and I was exhausted. Supporting our wish for a natural birth, our midwife, David, suggested some more active positions to help move baby but eventually it was clear that we needed some help. The maternity unit was in the hospital in the next town, so I needed to get an ambulance, not something I was looking forward to! Mike was brilliant and kept the music going, and made sure that the ambulance staff knew to keep their voices soft and quiet. As we set off, he told me to think about the ‘carpet place’ from the carpet meditation we had practiced so often. It worked and I remembered how tranquil and I happy I felt on the beach we had breakfast on during our honeymoon a few month earlier, visualising the trees we sat underneath. When we arrived, Mike spoke to the hospital staff about keeping their voices quiet and posted the sign on the door. While it was a much harsher environment, the little touches like the relaxation music and candles(even under the harsh strip light!) helped remind me to remain calm, and I did! I had a syntocin drip and felt better very quickly, but the surges were not strong enough to move baby so after some discussion with the doctors, we prepared for forceps in theatre. Although I’d dreaded the idea of forceps, Mike and I used the “BRAINS” process to discuss our options and remain rational, which helped reassure me that this was the best option for us and we felt very much in control. Mike brought the music into theatre with us and again spoke to the staff about keeping their voices quiet, and shortly after, our baby boy Angus was born. As requested, Mike passed him to me and introduced our son to me, as I’d wanted. Despite the need for medical help, I’d had the birth I wanted. I had remained calm and did not scream or shout. We’d remained in control of the options and staff had respected our wishes at every step. And most importantly, Mike had been an integral part of the process, and he felt that he was able to help me birth our son.
Alison and Mike, Huddersfield
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Genius Brands International Announces Strategic Acquisition of ChizComm Ltd. and ChizComm Beacon Media
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Nov. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International, Inc. (“Genius Brands” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GNUS), a global brand management company that creates and licenses multimedia entertainment content for children, today announced plans for a transformative acquisition of ChizComm Ltd., a leading North American marketing and media agency, as well as ChizComm Beacon Media, its best-in-class media research, planning and buying division.
ChizComm is the largest purchaser of children’s media across both traditional and digital platforms in North America, as well as a leader in PR, media, and marketing within the kids/family media and consumer product sectors. Founded by Harold and Jennifer Chizick in 2013, with offices in New Jersey, Los Angeles, and Toronto, the company represents more than 30 major toy companies and some of the most powerful and iconic brands in the children and family media and toy industries.
ChizComm Beacon Media has consistently been ranked the largest media buyer within the Kids 2-11 age group, representing over 32% of total Gross Rating Points (GRPs). ChizComm Beacon Media has gained market share year-to-date, and now represents 34% of the total GRPs within the Kids 2-11 demographic. The company’s unique purchasing power and extensive media relationships across networks, including Viacom, Warner Media, Disney, YouTube and other digital platforms, offer clients an unmatched competitive advantage and access to audiences of all ages.
“Our strategy has been to accelerate the growth of Genius Brands through smart and accretive acquisitions. ChizComm achieves this goal and more, by driving revenue and generating immediate synergies and strategic opportunities to enhance the core businesses of Genius,” stated Genius Brands’ Chairman & CEO Andy Heyward. “ChizComm’s reputation, integrity and unparalleled passion for the industry is completely aligned with what we stand for. Their team has very smartly built an incredible marketing engine with best-in-class ability to connect brands and consumers in a highly competitive market, and we see that as a powerful complement to our forward growth at Genius Brands, including Kartoon Channel!”
Well known for its growth, track record and extensive expertise in toy, kids entertainment, gaming and related industries, ChizComm’s comprehensive integrated marketing approach and deep understanding of kids, youth, millennials and parents help brands connect with audiences to drive growth and make noise using PR, social media, influencer marketing, and paid media strategies.
The addition of marketing and media buying expertise positions the Company to create synergies and fuel new opportunities with broadcast clients and toy companies, for innovative offerings, reach and engagement in a rapidly evolving landscape as well as fueling the growth of Kartoon Channel!.
As a part of the transaction, ChizComm Ltd and ChizComm Beacon Media will continue to operate as independent divisions of Genius Brands, under the leadership of Harold Chizick as CEO, Jennifer Chizick as COO, Donna MacNeil as President, and Kathleen Campisano as ChizComm Global CMO and GM of ChizComm Beacon Media.
“We are simply thrilled to find a partner in Genius Brands who shares our energy, enthusiasm and passion for the business of entertainment, media, licensing and consumer products,” said Harold Chizick, ChizComm CEO and Co-Founder. “Many of our clients are expanding into content development and licensing opportunities, so this partnership extends our capabilities to meet our clients’ evolving needs. This transaction also provides us a solid financial partner and additional resources to further accelerate our growth.”
About Genius Brands International
Genius Brands International, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNUS) is a leading global kids media company developing, producing, marketing and licensing branded children’s entertainment properties and consumer products for media and retail distribution. The Company’s award-winning ‘content with a purpose’ portfolio includes the upcoming Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and in partnership with Alibaba; Rainbow Rangers for Nick Jr.; Llama Llama, starring Jennifer Garner, for Netflix; award-winning toddler brand Baby Genius; adventure comedy STEM series Thomas Edison's Secret Lab; and entrepreneurship series Warren Buffett's Secret Millionaires Club, and the recently announced SHAQ’S GARAGE produced in association with Shaquille O’Neal and Authentic Brands Group. Through licensing agreements with leading partners, characters from Genius Brands’ IP also appear on a wide range of consumer products for the worldwide retail marketplace. The Company’s new Kartoon Channel! is available in over 100 million U.S. television households via a broad range of distribution platforms, including Comcast, Cox, DISH, Amazon Prime, Sling TV, Apple iOs, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and more.
About ChizComm
ChizComm is a full-service marketing and communications agency, specializing in the strategic planning and execution of public relations, digital marketing, social media, and creative services. Through its ChizComm Beacon Media division, ChizComm offers media research, planning, and buying services. The company is the largest purchaser of children’s media across traditional and emerging platforms (including TV, OTT, VOD, OLV, Social and Digital Media). Focused on cultivating long-lasting, impactful connections between consumers and brands across a diverse range of industries including consumer products, entertainment, gaming, lifestyle and tech. ChizComm's integrated expertise brings the voice of brands to the forefront and makes them part of influential consumer conversation.
GENIUS BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT:
T: 844-589-8760 ir@gnusbrands.com
CHIZCOMM LTD CONTACT:
T: 647-992-3561 hchizick@chizcomm.com
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/2334d91e-d2ba-45d1-b76e-1c035791e355
Genius Brands International Acquires ChizComm Ltd. and ChizComm Beacon Media
Andy Heyward, Chairman and CEO of Genius Brands International, Harold Chizick CEO and Co-Founder of ChizComm, Jennifer Chizick, COO and Co-Founder of ChizComm
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Blood Test May Reveal Concussion Severity With Accuracy of Spinal Tap
THURSDAY, July 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A simple blood test may predict the severity of a concussion as accurately as an invasive spinal tap, researchers report.
They focused on a biomarker called neurofilament light chain. This nerve protein can be detected in the blood and cerebrospinal fluid when nerve cells are injured or die, according to the study.
"When your brain is injured, neurofilament light chain levels are higher in both your blood and your spinal fluid," said study author Dr. Pashtun Shahim, of the U.S. National Institutes of Health Clinical Center.
"Measuring this biomarker in your blood with a simple blood draw is faster and easier than measuring it in your spinal fluid, which requires a more invasive spinal tap. Our findings are exciting because they show that the simple test may also be just as accurate for determining how severe the injury is and predicting how you might do long term," Shahim said.
The study was published online July 8 in the journal Neurology.
The researchers looked at 104 professional Swedish hockey players, median age 27, and a control group of 14 healthy non-athletes.
Of the hockey players, 45 had suffered a concussion within the past week, 31 had had multiple concussions, and 28 had no recent concussion or symptoms.
The players with multiple concussions had a median of 18 picograms/milliliter (pg/mL) of the protein biomarker their blood. Those with recent concussions had 12 pg/mL, and those with no recent concussions or symptoms had 10 pg/mL. The control group had 9 pg/mL. These levels correlated with the levels in the participants' spinal fluid.
The researchers also found that the levels in the hockey players' blood were strongly associated with more concussions and more severe concussions, even a year after the injury.
The study also included 162 people with brain injuries, average age 43, and a control group of 68 healthy people.
People with head injuries had a median of 12.8 pg/mL of the biomarker in their blood, while the control group had 6.3 pg/mL. Those levels were similar to levels detected by more sophisticated tests such as brain imaging.
The level of biomarker in the blood accurately distinguished among mild, moderate and severe concussions. The difference in biomarker levels between people with concussions and the control group was evident up to five years after concussion, according to the researchers.
"In both of our studies, the same idea came through: Neurofilament light chain shows great promise as a biomarker in the blood," Shahim said in a journal news release.
"This is notable because the test may help us identify people whose concussions might give them debilitating symptoms for years after the injury. And that may help doctors treat their patients more specifically for the type of concussion they have," he said.
However, the test isn't yet ready for prime time. "In order to implement these results into clinical practice, larger studies will be needed to determine how neurofilament light chain changes across the spectrum of traumatic brain injury and in different populations," Shahim noted.
The American Academy of Family Physicians has more on concussion.
SOURCE: Neurology, news release, July 8, 2020
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CSICON
GaDP
Committee for
Surrealist Investigation of
Claims of the Normal
Wilson describes himself as a “guerilla ontologist,” signifying his intent to ATTACK language and knowledge the way terrorists ATTACK their targets: to jump out from the shadows for an unprovoked ATTACK, then slink back and hide behind a hearty belly-laugh.
– Robert Sheaffer, The Skeptical Inquirer, Summer 1990
Dublin, 1986.
I had given a talk to the Irish Science-Fiction Society and the question period began.
“Do you believe in UFOs?” somebody asked.
“Yes, of course,” I answered.
The questioner, who looked quite young, then burst into a long speech, “proving” at least to his own satisfaction that all UFOs “really are” sun-dogs or heat inversions. When he finally ran down I simply replied,
“Well, we both agree that UFOs exist. Our only difference is that you think you know what they are and I’m still puzzled.”
An elderly gentleman with blonde-white hair and a florid complexion cried out in great enthusiasm, “By God, sir, you’re right. I myself am still puzzled about everything!”
And thus I met Timothy F.X. Finnegan, Dean of the Royal Sir Myles na gCopaleen Astro-Anomalistic Society, Dalkey, sometime lecturer at Trinity College, Dublin, and founder of the Committee for Surrealist Investigation of Claims of the Normal.
In fact, Prof. Finnegan signed me up as a member of CSICON that very night, in the Plough and Stars pub over our ninth or tenth pint of Ireland’s most glorious product, linn dubh, known as Guiness to the ungodly.
Now I hear that Prof. Finnegan has died, or at least they took the liberty of burying him, and I feel that the world has lost a great man.
The Committee for Surrealist Investigation of Claims of the Normal (CSICON) , however, lives on and deserves more attention than it has received hitherto. Prof. Finnegan always asserted that the idea for CSICON derived from a remark passed by an old Dalkey character named Sean Murphy, in the Goat and Compasses pub shortly before closing time on 23 July 1973.
Actually, it started with two old codgers named O’Brian and Nolan discussing the weather. “Terrible rain and wind for this time of year,” O’Brian ventured.
“Ah, faith,” Nolan replied, “I do not believe it is this time of year at all, at all.”
At this, Murphy spoke up. “Ah, Jaysus,” he said, “I’ve never seen a boogerin’ normal day.” He paused to set down his pint, then added thoughtfully, “And I never met a fookin’ average man neither”
(About Sean Murphy nothing else appears in the record except a remark gleaned by Prof. LaPuta from one Nora Dolan, a housewife of the vicinity: “Sure, that Murphy lad never did any hard work except for getting up off the floor and navigating himself back onto the bar-stool, after he fell off, and he only did that twice a night.”)
But Murphy’s simple words lit a fire in the subtle and intricate brain of Timothy F.X. Finnegan, who had just finished his own fourteenth pint (de Selby says his fifteenth pint). The next day the aging Finnegan wrote the first two-page outline of the new science he called patapsychology, a term coined in salute to Alfred Jarry’s invention of pataphysics.
Finnegan’s paper began with the electrifying sentence, “The average Canadian has one testicle, just like Adolph Hitler — or, more precisely, the average Canadian has 0.96 testicles, an even sadder plight than Hitler’s, if the average Anything actually existed.” He then went on to demonstrate that the normal or average human lives in substandard housing in Asia, has 1.04 vaginas, cannot read or write, suffers from malnutrition and never heard of Silken Thomas Fitzgerald or Brian Boru. “The normal,” he concluded “consists of a null set which nobody and nothing really fits.”
Thus began the science of Patapsychology, Prof. Finnegan’s most enduring, and endearing, contribution to the world — aside from the computer-enhanced photos of the Face on Mars with which he endeavored to prove that the Face depicted Moishe Horwitz, his lifelong mentor and idol. This, of course, remains highly controversial, especially among disciples of Richard Hoagland, who believe the Face looks more like the Sphinx, those who insist it looks like Elvis to them, and the dullards who only see it as a bunch of rocks.
Nobody should confuse Patapsychology with parapsychology, although this precise misunderstanding evidently inspired the long and venomous diatribes against Finnegan by Prof. Sheissenhosen of Heidelberg. (We need not credit the allegations of Herr Doktor Hamburger that Sheissenhosen also dispatched the three separate letter-bombs sent to Finnegan in 1982, ’83 and ’87. Even in the most heated academic debate some limits of decorem should remain, one would hope.)
Sheissenhosen evidently believed that “parapsychology” represented an unprovoked attack on his language and thought, and that Finnegan often leaped from shadows; he even suspected the Dalkey sage of slinking and of hiding behind a belly laugh, although the latter seems physiologically impossible. (I tried it once and found it made me more visible, not less.) In fact, Sheissenhosen never did correct his original error of misreading patapsycholgy as parapsychology. You will find more about the Sheissenhosen-Finnegan-LaPuta-Hamburger controversy in deSelby’s Finnegan: Enigma of the Occident, Tourneur’s Finnegan: Homme ou Dieu? and/or Sheissenhosen’s own Finneganismus und Dummheit (6 volumes).
Patapsychology begins from Murphy’s Law, as Finnegan called the First Axiom, adopted from Sean Murphy. This says,and I quote,”The normal does not exist. The average does not exist. We know only a very large but probably finite phalanx of discrete space-time events encountered and endured.” In less technical language, the Board of the College of Patapsychology offers one million Irish punds [around $700,000 American] to any “normalist” who can exhibit “a normal sunset, an average Beethoven sonata, an ordinary Playmate of the Month, or any thing or event in space-time that qualifies as normal, average or ordinary.”
In a world where no two fingerprints appear identical, and no two brains appear identical, and an electron does not even seem identical to itself from one nanosecond to another, patapsychology seems on safe ground here.
No normalist has yet produced even a totally normal dog, an average cat, or even an ordinary chickadee. Attempts to find an average Bird of Paradise, an ordinary haiku or even a normal cardiologist have floundered pathetically. The normal, the average, the ordinary, even the typical, exist only in statistics, i.e. the human mathematical mindscape. They never appear in external space-time, which consists only and always of nonnormal events in nonnormal series.
Thus, unless you’re an illiterate and malnourished Asian with exactly 1.04 vaginas and 0.96 testicles, living in substandard housing, you do not qualify as normal but as abnormal, subnormal, supernormal, paranormal or some variety of nonnormal.
The canny will detect here the usual Celtic impulse to make hash out of everything that seems obvious and incontrovertible to Saxons, grocers and other Fundamentalist Materialists. Patapsychology follows in the great tradition of Swift, who once proved with a horoscope that an astrologer named Partridge had died, even though Partridge continued to deny this in print; Bishop Berkeley, who proved that the universe doesn’t exist but God has a persistent delusion that it does; William Rowan Hamilton, who invented the noncommutative algebra in which p times q does not equal q times p; Wilde, who asked if the academic commentators on Hamlet had really gone mad or only pretended to have gone mad; John S. Bell, who proved mathematically that if any universe corresponds to the equations of quantum mathematics that universe must have nonlocal correlations similar to Jungian synchronicities; etc.
In the patapsychological model, the normal having vanished, most generalizations, especially about nonmathematical groups, disappear along with it. The monorchoid Mr. Hitler, for instance, could not generalize about “the Jews” within the patapsychological model, because first he would have to find a normal or average Jew, which appears as intractable to demonstration as exhibiting the Ideal Platonic Jew (or the Ideal Platonic Chicken Farm complete with Ideal Platonic Chickenshit.)
As Korzybski the semanticist said, all we can ever find in space-time consists of Jew-1, Jew-2, Jew-3 etc. to Jew-n. (For the nonmathematical, that means a list comprising Abraham, Sarah, Moses, Ruth, Jesus, Woody Allen, Richard Bandler, Felix Mendelsohn, Sigmund Freud, Paulette Goddard, Betty Grable, Noam Chomsky, Bernard Baruch, Paul Newman, the Virgin Mary, Albert Einstein, Lillian Hellman, Baron Rothschild, Ayn Rand, Max Epstein, Emma Goldman, Saul Bellow, etc. etc. etc. to the final enumeration of all Jews alive or dead.) Each of these, on inspection, will have different fingerprints, different brains, different neuro-immunological systems, different eyes, ears, noses etc. different life histories, different conditioning and learning etc. and different personalities, hobbies, passions etc… and none will serve as a norm or Ideal Form for all the others.
To say it otherwise, world Jewish population stood at about 10 million when Hitler formed his generalizations. He could not possibly have known more than at maximum about 500 of them well enough to generalize about them; considering his early prejudices, he probably knew a lot less than that. But taking 500 as a high estimate, we find he generalized about 10 million individual persons on the basis of knowledge limited to around 1/20,000 or 0.00005 % of them.
It seems, then, that Naziism could not have existed, if Hitler knew the difference between norms or averages (internal estimates, subject to error due to incomplete research or personal prejudice) and the phalanx of discrete nonnormal events and things (including persons) that we find in the sensory space-time continuum outside.
Similarly, the male human population currently stands at 3 billion 3 million 129 thousand, more or less (3, 004, 129, 976, the last time I checked the World Game Website a while ago). Of these 3 billion+ discrete individuals, Robin Morgan, Andrea Dworkin and other Radical Feminists probably have not known more than about 500 to generalize from. This means that Rad Fem dogma consists of propositions about 3 billion critters based on examination of less than 0.00000001 per cent of them. This amounts to a much more reckless use of generalization than Hitler’s thoughts on Judaism. You can no more find the male norm from Gandhi, Gen George Custer, Buddha, Bill Clinton, Louis Pasteur, Kung fu tzu, Bruno, Father Damien, Ted Bundy etc. than you can find the Jewish norm from Emma Goldman, Harpo Marx, Felix Mendelsohn, Spinoza, Barbra Streisand, Nathaniel Branden, Emma Lazarus, Jerry Seinfeld etc.
Now you know how the word “feminazi” got into the language. The two ideologies have a strong isomorphism. They both confuse the theoretical norm with a vast array of different individuals — and they both have no idea how to create even a tolerably scientific norm (which will still differ in many respects from the actual series of individuals the norm allegedly covers).
CSICON applies the same Deconstructive logic all across the board.
For instance, to return to our starting point, whatever your idea of the “normal” UFO — whether you consider it a spaceship, a secret US government weapon, a hoax, or a hallucination etc. — such a general idea will render you incapable of forming a truly objective view of the next UFO that comes along. The only way to cancel such pre-judgement lies in patapsychology (and in general semantics). You must remember the difference between the individual and unpredictible event that gets called a UFO and your past generalizations about “the UFO” or the “normal” UFO.”
Otherwise you will only note how this UFO fits your Ideal UFO and will unconciously ignore how it differs therefrom. This mechanical reflex will please your ego, if you like to feel you know more than most people, but it will prove hazardous to your ability to observe and think carefully.
People who think they know all about Jews or males or UFOs never see a real Jew or male or UFO. They see the generalized norm that exists only in their own brains. We never know “all” — we only know what I call sombunall, some-but-not-all. This applies also to dogs (the patapsychologist will not say “I love them,” “I hate them,” “I fear them” etc.), and to plumbers, bosses, right-wingers, left-wingers, cats, lizards, sitcoms, houses, nails, Senators, waterfalls and all other miscellaneous sets or groups.
Personally, I see two or three UFOs every week. This does not astonish me, or convince me of the spaceship theory, because I also see about 2 or 3 UNFOs every week — Unidentified Non-Flying Objects. These remain unidentified (by me) because they go by too fast or look so weird that I never know whether to classify them as hedgehogs, hobgoblins or helicopters — or as stars or satellites or spaceships — or as pookahs or pizza-trucks or probability waves. Of course, I also see things that I feel fairly safe in identifying as hedgehogs or stars or pizza trucks, but the world contains more and more events that I cannot identify fully and dogmatically with any norm or generalization. I live in a spectrum of probabilities, uncertainties and wonderments.
Perhaps I got this way by studying Finnegan’s work. Or maybe I just drank too much linn dubh during my years in Ireland.
O rare, Tim Finnegan!
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Definitions of edge:
noun: a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object
Example: "He rounded the edges of the box"
noun: a strip near the boundary of an object
noun: a slight competitive advantage
Example: "He had an edge on the competition"
noun: the attribute of urgency
Example: "His voice had an edge to it"
noun: the boundary of a surface
noun: a line determining the limits of an area
verb: advance slowly, as if by inches
Example: "He edged towards the car"
verb: provide with an edge
Example: "Edge a blade"
verb: provide with a border or edge
Example: "Edge the tablecloth with embroidery"
verb: lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
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Exhibition: Thirteen Ways of Looking
Elan Valley Artists’ Residencies Programme 2019-20
1 Mar 2019 — 22 Mar 2019
Elan Valley
Applications are invited from visual artists for the 2019 – 20 Artists Residency programme in the Elan Valley, mid-Wales. Three residencies are available – one for July – December 2019 and two for 2020. Through the arts we want to better understand, explore and engage with nature, water and issues around sustainability, as well as the rural/urban dynamic. The Artists’ Residencies aim to achieve this.
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Alzheimer's, nutrition, smallpox, and other 'Human Health Frontiers' addressed by AAAS speakers
Proof of a connection between Alzheimer's Disease and high cholesterol levels could change the way doctors counsel their older patients, researcher Rudolf Tanzi reported October 15 at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
If additional evidence confirms the Alzheimer's-cholesterol connection, genetic testing of patients with high cholesterol levels may help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's at earlier stages, said Tanzi, a professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School.
"In the past, I would have said no to the test, but if it can be shown that high cholesterol predisposes a person to Alzheimer's, I'd be willing to suggest testing for Alzheimer's risk," Tanzi said during the AAAS Advancing Science seminar. "That's empowering you to change your lifestyle. If you can't empower someone, especially with a test for Alzheimer's, then you might make someone falsely confident or falsely anxious."
Tanzi's update on the brain disease affecting 4 million Americans was presented during the AAAS seminar focusing on "Human Health Frontiers."
For more information on Tanzi's presentation, contact the AAAS Office of Public Programs at (202) 326-6431, or his office (c/o Donna Burtanger) at (617) 432-3991.
Nutrition news that turns the food pyramid on its head, research efforts to combat bioterrorism, and new approaches for addressing chronic human conditions such as depression, substance abuse, cancer and spinal cord injury, were also discussed.
A summary of presentations by topic follows, below. (Journalists, please cite the AAAS Advancing Science seminar as the source of this information):
NUTRITION: With advice that turns the U.S. Department of Agriculture's food pyramid upside down, a Harvard University scientist urged consumption of certain oils as a foundation of all healthy diets, and placed pasta and white rice, alongside candy, cake and ice cream.
"When you replace the fat in you
1. Leisure activity may reduce risk of Alzheimers, says USC research team
2. Elevated levels of cholesterol play an even greater role in development of Alzheimers, study shows
3. Alzheimers, other diseases, may benefit from first live studies of key cell structures
4. First live studies of important cell structures may shed light on Alzheimers, other diseases
5. Scientist finds genetic clues to Alzheimers, establishes DNA bank for future studies
6. Brain damage from HIV, Alzheimers, may have similar mechanism, SFVAMC researchers say
7. Genetically Engineered Mice Show Characteristic Signs Of Alzheimers, Could Be Ideal Tool For Testing New Therapies
8. Using PET Scans To Monitor Cancer Cells Activity And Predict Who Will Develop Alzheimers, Other Diseases
9. New molecular link key to cellular proteins involved in cancer progression, other diseases
10. New hydrothermal vents discovered as South Pacific Odyssey research begins
11. Posters highlight water, energy and other natural resource research
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Manufacturing Journalist TR Cutler Announces 2022 Global Manufacturing Media Consortium Meetings
Thomas R. Cutler, founder of the 8000+ Manufacturing Media Consortium announced that due to the promise of vaccines to combat COVID, the global members will be meeting in 2022 in the following locations:
South Africa, January 2 – 3, 2022
Mozambique January 5 – 6, 2022
Namibia January 11 – 12, 2022
Panama March 27 – 29, 2022
Costa Rica April 1 – 2, 2022
El Salvador April 3, 2022
Guatemala April 4, 2022
Mexico April 5 – 7, 2022
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San Francisco May 4, 2022
British Columbia, Canada May 6 – 7, 2022
London July 12 – 13, 2022
Iceland July 14 – 15, 2022
Spain December 5 – 6, 2022
Portugal December 7 – 9, 2022
New York City December 15 – 16, 2022
(Dates are subject to change).
This is not an exhaustive list of meeting dates and it will be updated throughout the year.
The global growth of the industrial sector has expanded rapidly to include material handling, warehousing, distribution, B2B, D2C, and B2C commerce.
Cutler shared the need for media content is stronger than ever. The new administration will introduce global initiatives encouraging fair, safe, and best practices in the manufacturing and industry.
Cutler noted that while reshoring and near-shoring have gained popularity during COVID, there is exponential global growth of the industrial sector primarily due to digitization, technology, and a desire to open new market segments post-COVID.
Cutler added that hyper-vertical industrial applications along with a dramatic increase in ETO (engineer-to-order) customization is requisite for long-term growth. We anticipate more than 30 additional meetings between now and 2023 including Europe, Africa, South America, and throughout the United States and Canada. In the interim there will be remote meetings coordinating guidance for editors, reporters, freelancers, and economists worldwide.
About TR Cutler, Inc.
Thomas R. Cutler is the President and CEO of Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based, TR Cutler, Inc., the largest manufacturing communication firm worldwide with four dozen industry experts and thought leaders on staff. Cutler is celebrating the 22-year anniversary of the Manufacturing Media Consortium.
Cutler has authored more than 8,000 articles for a wide range of manufacturing periodicals, industrial publications, and business journals. Cutler is the most published freelance industrial journalist worldwide, and more than 4800 industry leaders follow Cutler on Twitter daily at @ThomasRCutler.
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City: Fort Lauderdale
Website: http://www.trcutlerinc.com
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Prophecy Today - Top 10 Daily News Stories
Each Day Dr. Jimmy DeYoung picks the top ten news stories from around the world that are setting the stage for Bible prophecy to be fulfilled.
* Israel and UAE reach historic peace deal, Israel to suspend annexation The peace deal was the product of lengthy discussions between Israel, the UAE and the United States that accelerated recently, White House officials said.
* Why the collapse of Lebanon should worry all of Europe Europe can ill afford another failed state on the banks of the Mediterranean, but that is exactly what Lebanon may now become in the wake of last week’s tragic explosions.
* Hezbollah was tapping into ammonium nitrate in Beirut port to make weapons: report Lebanon's Hezbollah terrorist group had been tapping into the trove of ammonium nitrate stored in the Beirut port to make explosives, al-Arabiya reported Wednesday.
* US commander: Islamic State threat in west Syria growing The top U.S. commander for the Middle East is warning that elements of the Islamic State group are working to rebuild in western Syria, where the U.S. has little visibility or presence.
* Analysis: Palestinians treat Jews, Christians as their enemy The Palestinian extremists who are now condemning the UAE for building a synagogue and a church undoubtedly consider Arab peacemakers as traitors who deserve to die.
* Why America Is in Real Danger Americans have long been proud of the fact that, unlike European countries, America never went the route of totalitarianism as embodied in communism, fascism and Nazism.
* Bybassing Muslim Propaganda, Jews Teach Arab World About Temple in Arabic The vast majority of Muslims in the Arab world were taught that it was Ishmael, not Isaac who Abraham bound on Mount Moriah.
* Israel Dominates the Battlefield With American Weapons (And Makes Them Better) American equipment in Israeli service is often extensively modified to fit the IDF’s unique mission.
* North Korea Tries to Hack Israeli Defense Contractors Israel’s Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday that a cyber-crime group linked to North Korea had attempted to infiltrate Israel’s defense industries.
* A New Reality for the Eastern Mediterranean The great geostrategic and economic problems the Eastern Mediterranean is currently facing require drastic measures and original thinking.
* China: Military Experts Urge Beijing to Prepare for War with U.S. Wang further warns that U.S. President Donald J. Trump is likely to initiate a military conflict in the South China Sea region before the November 3 U.S. presidential election, speculating that "stirring up external frictions, especially military conflicts with China, will help the incumbent president for his re-election campaign."
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04/03/2006 Paul Ausum (Florida)
Eleven-year-old boy bitten by shark at Marco Island
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. - An 11-year-old tourist was cut on his right hand and thigh after a reported shark attack Monday.
Authorities said the boy, who wasn't immediately identified, dove into a school of fish just before he was bitten.
He was being treated at Marco Urgent Care, where his father said through a nurse the family would have no comment, the Naples Daily News reported.
The most recent known shark bite in southwest Florida happened off Boca Grande in Lee County in early July 2005.
Sharks attacks in Florida are relatively rare. Most attacks are minor bites on the feet or ankles.
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How much did bitcoin drop today
by AkitilarPosted on 04.02.2020 04.02.2020
Jan 04, · The price did recover, reaching $16, again on Dec. The Bitcoin Crash in Early After Bitcoin nearly reached $20,, it was not able to maintain those figures. January did see a high of over $17, around the 7 th, but this was short-lived and followed by a steady drop. By the end of January , Bitcoin was at just over $10, Mar 12, · Bitcoin and cryptocurrency prices have fallen sharply over the last few days, with around $50 billion wiped from crypto markets. [Updated: am EST 03/12/] The bitcoin Author: Billy Bambrough. Nov 21, · Another main driver behind increased buying pressure is shortage in supply. Bitcoin’s supply is capped at 21 million. As of today, over 88% of this amount has already been mined. Today, every 10 minutes on average, another Bitcoins come into existence, however, this amount is halved every 4 years or so.
The Real Reasons Why Bitcoin Price Has Plunged 25% in Two Weeks
But with more bitcoins in circulation, people also expect transaction fees to rise, possibly making up the difference. One of the biggest moments for Bitcoin came in August When the digital currency officially forked and split in two: bitcoin cash and bitcoin.
Miners were able to seek out bitcoin cash beginning Tuesday August 1st , and the cryptocurrency-focused news website CoinDesk said the first bitcoin cash was mined at about p.
Supporters of the newly formed bitcoin cash believe the currency will "breath new life into" the nearly year-old bitcoin by addressing some of the issues facing bitcoin of late, such as slow transaction speeds. Bitcoin power brokers have been squabbling over the rules that should guide the cryptocurrency's blockchain network. On one side are the so-called core developers.
They are in favor of smaller bitcoin blocks, which they say are less vulnerable to hacking. On the other side are the miners, who want to increase the size of blocks to make the network faster and more scalable. Until just before the decision, the solution known as Segwit2x, which would double the size of bitcoin blocks to 2 megabytes, seemed to have universal support.
Then bitcoin cash came along. The solution is a fork of the bitcoin system. The new software has all the history of the old platform; however, bitcoin cash blocks have a capacity 8 megabytes. Bitcoin cash came out of left field, according to Charles Morris, a chief investment officer of NextBlock Global, an investment firm with digital assets. To be sure, only a minority of bitcoin miners and bitcoin exchanges have said they will support the new currency.
Investors who have their bitcoin on exchanges or wallets that support the new currency will soon see their holdings double, with one unit in bitcoin cash added for every bitcoin. But that doesn't mean the value of investors' holdings will double. Because bitcoin cash initially drew its value from bitcoin's market cap, it caused bitcoin's value to drop by an amount proportional to its adoption on launch. No one truly knows. Add to watchlist. Availability subject to regulations.
It ought to be a happier time for investors in the digital currency, which just got a big vote of confidence from one of the most important players on Wall Street. Garrick Hileman, head of research at Blockchain. The Bakkt product is meant for institutional investors who may have been wary of trading and hedging Bitcoin exposure on less-regulated exchanges. But some Bitcoin investors and analysts said that early volume has been noticeably light for the Bakkt product, and that the underwhelming start has hurt the price.
Write to Avi Salzman at avi. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact Dow Jones Reprints at or visit www. There are 2 billion working people in the world. But if that insane price materializes, McAfee will end up looking like even more of a madman genius than he already is.
The cryptocurrency expert and venture capitalist, Tim Draper, has also given its opinion about the future price of Bitcoin. According to him bitcoin and blockchain technology are one of the best things that happened for businesses. At the same time, he said that in the future Bitcoin could keep growing. About that, he is convinced that the cryptocurrency is the future and that the virtual currency market will gain its place among fiat currencies.
Why would I sell the future for the past? Why would I go and grab some weird fiat subject to the will of some governments? And I am really excited about all the extraordinary things that can happen because of crypto and bitcoin. Cameron Winklevoss is one of the two popular Winklevoss twins. The co-founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, stated that bitcoin could be worth 40 times its current value.
In order to explain why bitcoin could grow up to 40 times, he compared the cryptocurrency market capitalization with the market cap of gold. During an interview with CNBC he said:.
And so a lot of people are starting to se that, they recognize the store of value properties. He has also said that due to the fact that bitcoin has a fixed supply, it is still a very underappreciated asset. Indeed, he stated that he and his brother believe that bitcoin disrupts gold. While speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, he brought some calm to the cryptocurrency market. But Mr Singh said that the kind of volatility that bitcoin experienced is not unusual nor unexpected.
In the past, Bitcoin suffered important corrections in just a few days. Cryptocurrency adoption keeps growing all over the world. In past articles we wrote that enterprises are investing in blockchain technologies and virtual currencies. Businesses all around the world, including small shops and merchants, are adopting bitcoin and other currencies as a means of payment.
If the adoption trend continues, bitcoin could lead the market towards new all time highs. Additionally, payment processors are working with cryptocurrencies trying to spread their benefits. Woah, right? Maybe not at all. Bitcoin was created in by Satoshi Nakamoto, an alias for a person or group who has still not been revealed.
Over the years, it has hit many highs and lows, To better understand the past of this cryptocurrency, as well as its potential in the future, take a deeper delve into its history. The very first transaction involving Bitcoin occurred between an early adopter and Nakamoto in January
The Real Reasons Why Bitcoin Price Has Plunged 25% in Two Weeks Bitcoin News
Mar 12, · Bitcoin and cryptocurrency prices have fallen sharply over the last few days, with around $50 billion wiped from crypto markets. [Updated: am EST 03/12/] The bitcoin Author: Billy Bambrough. Aug 04, · Originally, 50 Bitcoin were created every ten minutes. Next year, the number of new Bitcoin created in each new block will drop from to Why did Bitcoin drop so much today has been praised and criticized. Critics noted its use up Hoosier State smuggled transactions, the large amount of electricity put-upon by miners, price volatility, and thefts from exchanges. or so economists, including several chemist laureates, have defined it district a speculative emit. Tags:Kurs bitcoin na przestrzeni roku, 1500 satoshi btc, Btc premiership table log standings, New to bitcoin investing, Beste bank bitcoin cash
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