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Nets Offseason Preview Part 2: The Rotation Bigs
Brooklyn Nets, NBA Offseason, Nets Analysis
A fitting comparison I’ve been seeing recently is of NBA big men to NFL running backs. The stars of the position, the Dalvin Cooks and the Joel Embiids of the world, are too talented not to get force-fed the rock. But as each league continues their Information Age transformations, the positional value of backs and bigs continues to shift with them. Teams are repeatedly prioritizing flexibility at these spots. It’s the codependency problem these bruisers face; their ability to impact the outcome rests heavily on their teammates’ performances. A lack of elite, NBA post-offense, and therefore post opportunities, means most modern bigs aren’t cooking their own meals; it’s on the ball-handlers to provide. The best lob-catching, rim-running big can’t throw passes to himself. Similarly, even demigod Derrick Henry can’t be his own lead blocker.
The simplified language used to describe the non-stars at these positions showcases the environment for these players. They are defined, mostly, by a singular trait. The NFL employs herds of “goal line” backs, as well as pass-catching ones. Meanwhile, if you’re tall and can shoot the Spalding, you’re a stretch big. If you can’t, you’re likely a rim-runner. And I hardly need to mention the delegation of rim-protectors. But it makes sense. While some players are simply too dynamic to get boxed in, they, by definition, are few and far between. Yet, in every football game, there’s a situation where a running back needs to hold up in pass protection, or claw for a 4th-and-1, or handle a screen pass. NFL teams are realizing those responsibilities can fall on three different players. Especially if their salaries are one-third of the typical running back.
The Lakers proved a related principle in their championship run. Their stable of tall men included Markieff Morris, Dwight Howard, and Javale McGee, rostered for a combined $8.3 million. (Or, $2 million less than what Brooklyn will compensate DeAndre Jordan next season.) Their first round foe, Portland, leaned on a twin towers lineup featuring Hassan Whiteside and Jusuf Nurkic. Javale McGee ended up recording double-digit minutes in all five games, something he did only three times over the Lakers final sixteen playoff games, which included seven DNPs. LA then prioritized spacing the floor vs. the micro-Rockets, where Markieff Morris played over 22 minutes in games 2-5. Finally, Dwight Howard, whose forceful interior presence proved invaluable vs. a Nikola Jokic-led squad, closed out the Nuggets in the WCF. While completely glued to the pine vs. Houston, he played 58 total minutes in the final two LA close-out games vs. Denver.
Of course, the Lakers could also pencil superhuman Anthony Davis in for nearly 40 minutes a night in the front court rotation. That’s the toughest part of the equation for NBA teams to replicate. But thankfully for Nets fans, Brooklyn has that part figured out for the 2021 season. At this point in his career, Kevin Durant is a power forward. He hasn’t played alongside two other traditional bigs since 2015. Head Coach Steve Nash has even hinted at playing KD at the 5 this upcoming year. For all intents and purposes, Kevin Durant will be the centerpiece of Brooklyn’s big rotation next year. It’s the surrounding front court pieces that need to be solidified. And that’s the most intriguing part of the Nets’ offseason to-do list.
The notion that Brooklyn should invest in some “three-and-D” wings has been beaten to death time and again. It’ll happen or it won’t. The “third star” discourse at this point is even more tired. Sean Marks might, but probably won’t get to trade for Bradley Beal. No outcome there should be that surprising. But what the Nets front court rotation looks like next year is far less binary of a question. And the moves Brooklyn’s front office makes to address that question could end up deciding where the Larry O is residing next summer.
The In-House Crew
We’ll start with the only non-mystery of this article. DeAndre Jordan is going to be a Brooklyn Net next season. His value to the team will be apparent in matchups where they’ll simply need some beef in the paint. Philadelphia and Milwaukee figure to present the biggest challenges in terms of size to Brooklyn, barring sweeping roster changes. Jordan was a somewhat peculiar player in his inaugural go around in the the borough, and is the most matchup-dependent player on this list. There were moments during the 2020 season where giving him playing time felt untenable, and others where he simply couldn’t be taken off the court.
Much of this has to do with the way coach Kenny Atkinson utilized him. (As a result of his absence from The Bubble, DJ only logged 2 games under then-interim coach Jacque Vaughn.) Jordan’s offensive repertoire was fairly predictable, mainly screening and diving to the cup. At 32, he’s not quite the devastating finisher he was as a Clipper, but by the end of the year, he and Spencer Dinwiddie developed a nice little alley-oop connection. There were, in addition, a few possessions that Jordan spent initiating offense out of the high post, wheeling around the perimeter looking for handoffs or cutters. While it added an amusing wrinkle to his game, it’s not something fans are likely to see in the future, considering much of it was the result of a roster whose guard rotation was decimated by injury early in the year.
The defining stat of DeAndre Jordan’s season was the 0.65 miles of ground he covered on defense, per game. Of all players who logged at least 20 minutes a game, that was the second-lowest mark in the league. There won’t be many less surprising stats to any devoted Nets fan. The man simply did not, and did not want to move on that end of the court. It was by and large the result of an extreme drop coverage employed by Kenny Atkinson last year, the focal principle being to anchor the 5 man in the paint to deter drives and snatch defensive rebounds.
This was a prototypical defensive possession from the Nets last year. DeAndre Jordan, guarding a big who couldn’t scare Brooklyn with his jumper, was free to hang back in the paint and bark out alerts to his perimeter defenders. To that end, many players and coaches praised his communication skills last year. Here, we see it result in the Nets forcing a tough, typically inefficient type of shot. Opponents converted on only 51.6% of attempts when contested by DJ in the paint last year, a top-15 mark across the NBA. That, accompanied by some of the league’s best defensive rebounding numbers, turned Jordan into a common name across advanced stat leaderboards last season, even if the path he took to get there looked stagnant and low-effort at first glance.
However, it’s now hard to envision another defensive scheme where DeAndre Jordan could thrive. The lack of floor-spacing he provides on offense is one thing, but working around that is more than manageable when you have the supreme offensive talents Brooklyn will employ next season. But with Jordan on the floor, the Nets got eaten up by stretch-5s at times, and guards who, amidst a drop coverage, could walk into pull-up threes. Kemba Walker nearly spurned the Nets miraculous comeback in Boston this past March by doing just that. And it’s hard to imagine DJ holding his own in other types of ball-screen coverage vs. the league’s premier ball-handling talent.
At any rate, DeAndre Jordan should be a matchup-dependent rotation player next season. His presence is going to help Brooklyn greatly in certain contests, where pure mass and force is a priority. To automatically lock him into closing playoff lineups, though, would expose the glaring deficiencies in his game. Now, onto the question marks.
Jarrett Allen
The awkward dance that’s been going on at the Barclays Center since DeAndre Jordan became a Net 16 months ago may be coming to an end soon. Or not. Whether Jarrett Allen is in Brooklyn next year is anybody’s guess, and it seems to be a 50/50 proposition. The front office likely has its collective mind made up on Allen’s future, but it’s going to be dependent on external factors. Is he the piece that’ll swing a James Harden trade into fruition? If the Nets can’t pry Harden out of Houston, what’s Allen’s value around the league? For that matter, what’s his value to Brooklyn, whose cards remain characteristically close to the chest?
Throughout the 2020 season, Kenny Atkinson used him quite similarly to Jordan, rarely breaking from the drop coverage. But Jarrett Allen’s quick-twitch muscles granted him a little more freedom to roam on that end. Whereas DJ rarely ventured above the dotted line, Allen has the athleticism to confront a ball-handler at the free-throw line and recover to meet him at the rim. In lieu of throwing the weight he doesn’t quite have around, the Fro is still eager to come over from the weak-side and create chaos in the air. He leaps into action here to scorn Terrence Ferguson in a way nobody else on Brooklyn’s roster can do:
Allen’s springiness and length allows him to contest shots that many big men simply can’t get to. In his first three years out of Texas, that’s been his most consistent skill. He can cut a driving lane off and still rotate back to the rolling big. (See 5:55 in the video above for a great example of this). His 7’6″ wingspan, coupled with above-average agility, led to Jacque Vaughn trying out Allen in some all-switching schemes in the Bubble. The former Longhorn certainly flashed some defensive versatility on that end, even if he didn’t excel. But if Brooklyn is confident in his ability to at least slow down mismatches on the perimeter, previously untapped possibilities come into play. We saw Robert Covington add immense value to Houston’s defensive profile in 2020, as he switched onto any and all comers while blocking nearly two shots per game.
The separator between those two, predictably, is Jarrett Allen’s lack of shooting prowess. Like DeAndre Jordan, it limits who his frontcourt partners can be. Having one non-shooter on the floor is survivable, if suboptimal. Putting two on the court is asking for trouble. There’s a lot of skill overlap, despite pronounced differences, with Allen and Jordan. Rostering them both is a major constraint, considering their inability to play together.
My educated guess would be Jarrett Allen is no longer in Brooklyn by December 22nd, even though there are strong arguments for keeping him. Especially if the Nets buy into his defensive versatility. But Allen, three years in, still has uncomfortable question marks around him. He’s gotten pushed around by bigger, more physically intimidating opponents, which would be a major worry come playoff time if he’s getting 20+ minutes. And teams are less willing to accept that if you’re not providing shooting and floor spacing on the other end. Brooklyn’s goal this offseason, regarding their big men, should be to build a versatile, adaptable squad. Rostering both Allen and Jordan doesn’t mean they can’t do so, it just makes that goal more difficult. As a result, look for Jarrett Allen to be the first domino to fall in the coming days.
Nicolas Claxton
The rookie out of UGA showed why the Nets were so eager to take him at the top of the second round this past year. The time Claxton spent in the G-league only showed that he deserves to be on an NBA roster, nothing less. And the sporadic time he got as a Brooklyn Net showed he’d likely be a rotation player on quite a few teams this year. The intrigue with Nic Claxton is obvious when lay-up lines start. He’s a hair under seven feet tall, with a 7’3″ wingspan and exceptional fluidity in his movements. His range could extend consistently out to the three-point line in the near future, and he has considerable ball-handling chops for his size. Overplay on a perimeter dribble-handoff, and Clax can take it to the hole, where he loves finishing with his left hand.
In another timeline, Claxton getting regular minutes in Brooklyn would be a forgone conclusion next year. He could see time in Long Island if the Nets are keen on keeping him active, but practicing against NBA-caliber players might do him more good. I already know I’ll be disappointed in the amount of playing time he gets next year, if he’s still in Brooklyn. Clax profiles as a bit of a ‘tweener for now. His (lack of) outside shooting likely won’t allow him to play next to a traditional big like Jarrett Allen or DeAndre Jordan next season, but the floor looks much more open for Brooklyn with a front-court of Claxton and Kevin Durant. That, however, could lead to the Nets getting pushed around on the inside. Claxton, as with a heap of 21-yea-old bigs, he could stand to add a few pounds.
But the talent level he possesses will outweigh his contributions next year. And for himself, and believers in that talent like myself, it could be frustrating, especially during the regular season. But Claxton would rarely have to be anything other than the 5th-best player on the court for the Nets, outside of garbage time, and that’s a role he could excel in. Letting him run wild off the bench, particularly when the team is feeling some dead legs, would suit both parties. There will be moments when he fades into the background on an NBA court. But providing a block here, a put-back dunk there, sprinkled in with a couple of made threes is well within his capabilities. Especially if he is playing alongside either of the next players featured on this list.
Next year is anything but an experimental one for the Nets. As a result, they’ll be less inclined to let Claxton improve through trial by error. If he does get on the court, his mistakes will likely take him off it. If he is a trade piece that could grant Sean Marks a known entity (say, the sort of Bruce Brown type Brooklyn just traded for), the front office will call his Nets career a resounding success and ship him out the door. He has the tools to become a valuable NBA player, but if he showcases them next year, it likely won’t be at the Barclays Center. Even if it should be.
The Home Run Swings
There’s been rumblings of mutual interest between the Nets and Serge Ibaka. The former Raptor, an unrestricted free agent, is sure to attract interest from a multitude of contenders this offseason. His game has aged like fine wine. The Congolese-born seven-footer once averaged a hilarious 3.7 blocks a game nearly a decade ago. And while that number dropped all the way down to 0.8 last year, it’d be hard to argue he’s a much worse defender than in 2012, if at all. Opponents’ shooting percentages still take a nose-dive when he’s the nearest defender, whether it be at the perimeter or the cup. Ibaka, at this stage of his career, isn’t leaving his feet to turn a shot into a souvenir, but that may be boosting his other skills. He’s the best defensive rebounder he’s ever been, constantly in position to box out after contesting shots under control.
Offensively, his shot profile and efficiency make him a perfect plug-n-play option for any team. About 75% of shots come from either behind the arc, where he converted at a 38.5% rate, or within 10 feet. Ibaka is still extremely comfortable pick-n-popping to the 18 foot range as well. He is as much of a three-level scorer as a seven-footer who doesn’t dribble can be. His late-career shooting prowess unlocks multiple lineup combinations for whoever employs his services. The Raptors didn’t run a ton of Ibaka-Marc Gasol lineups last year, but the ones they did were wildly successful, posting a net rating of 22.2! A Serge Ibaka-DeAndre Jordan front-court could be the Nets answer to the meatier lineups the NBA has to offer, as the former Thunder big offers enough floor spacing to make that viable, offensively.
It’s clear why Brooklyn has interest, but why would Serge? Having just celebrated his 31st birthday, this offseason could be his last chance at a multi-year, hefty payday. To sign as a Net, he’d have to take Brooklyn’s mid-level exception deal, which would pay him over five million dollars. That salary is clearly a cut below what his value is; the question is if it’s worth it to him to come play with ex-teammate Kevin Durant for a ready-built Finals contender.
The Lakers, among other teams, have also been linked to Ibaka. LA will have the full MLE at their disposal, meaning they can offer him nearly $10 million, or almost double what the Nets can. It’ll come down to just how badly Ibaka wants to be a Net, for Brooklyn to sign him. He is the most impactful free agent Sean Marks & co. can sign this offseason. He is the one who could swing the Nets’ title chances the most. After James Harden, Ibaka is the name to watch in the coming weeks
Maxi Kleber
If the Nets lose out on the Ibaka sweepstakes, they should go after Maxi Kleber full steam ahead. Before I get into his value to Brooklyn’s rotation, there are some logistical problems that need addressing first. Kleber is only in play for the Nets due to Dallas’ strongly rumored interest in Spencer Dinwiddie. If Maxi Kleber ends up playing his home games at the Barclays Center in 2021, it’ll be because Dinwiddie is in Dallas. Now, the Nets likely can’t engage the Mavericks in trade talks until the Harden situation is played out. If Houston decides the Beard is untouchable this offseason, or that Dinwiddie doesn’t tickle their fancy in trade talks, the Nets are free to shop him. And it’s unlikely they’ll find a more rewarding return than Maxi Kleber. Especially if, as some have suggested, versatile wing Dorian Finney-Smith is included in the deal.
If the Nets, in the absence of Harden trade, are set on retaining Dinwiddie’s services this year, this point is moot. But Kleber, especially accompanied by Finney-Smith, could be even more valuable to the Nets this upcoming year. For those unacquainted, that may sound ludicrous. But the German import has a variety of skills that make him a very attractive front-court option. He shot 37% from three on over four attempts per game last season. Adding a reliable catch and shoot option who happens to be 6’10” can only mean positive things.
More importantly, though, he’s quietly become one of the most underrated defenders in the league. He’s an excellent, if not elite weak-side rim protector, constantly hunting opportunities to fly in and alter shots at the rim. Kleber has also quickened his feet since arriving in Dallas, allowing him to guard lengthy, quick forwards 1-on-1. In a game vs. the Raptors last November, he put Pascal Siakam through absolute hell, forcing the Raptors forward into an awful 6-24 shooting performance. Kleber’s defensive abilities are evidenced by both the eye test and advanced metrics, which have consistently praised his defense as elite over the past two seasons.
In addition, Dallas also has incentive to move him in a package for Dinwiddie. Not only have they been fairly open about a desire to add secondary playmakers alongside Luka Doncic, but they have the personnel to ease the hurt of his departure. (Although, with Kristaps Porzingis expected to miss the start of next season recovering form a torn meniscus, that could be in doubt.) Dwight Powell has an ethereal pick n’ roll connection with Doncic already, and, like Kleber, is under contract for the next three seasons. Kristaps Porzingis is a 7’3″ martian whose range extends to 30+ feet, and is an elite rim-protector who the Mavericks have made clear is a part of their long-term future.
Dallas playing all three of those bigs at once is impossible, and even playing two at once is situationally dependent. However, the worst combination of the two, last year, was Kleber and Porzingis, by a considerable margin. Kleber and Powell thrived together, but how much weight that carries long term is negligble, especially if Dinwiddie is within the Mavs’ grasp.
Kleber would thrive in Brooklyn. He has the shooting and defensive chops to play next to any of the other players listed in this article. He can stay in front of the Pascal Siakams of the world while still being a force around the rim. And he’s no stiff on offense either. He has the ball skills and awareness to make the extra play and capitalize on a defensive scramble, something Brooklyn is sure to generate a ton of in 2021. He’s not toasting anybody off the dribble, or facing up, but he makes this sort of play regularly for Dallas:
The Nets have to wait and see here. But if Dinwiddie is still on the roster after the Harden situation is resolved, Brooklyn has to think long and hard about what Maxi Kleber could do for them.
Some Secondary Targets
JaMychal Green: The 6’8″ LA Clipper, who had an impressive run off the bench in the Bubble, is facing a player option worth $2.5 million heading into this offseason. He’ll likely opt-out, as he should be due for a pay-raise this offseason. Green’s connected on less than 38% of his trey balls just once in the last four years, and has never been accused of giving less than 100% on either end of the floor.
Jeff Green: Jeff was another Green who had a strong run in the Bubble with a western conference team. He provided the Rockets with a boost in their front-court rotation, spacing the floor just adequately enough and holding his own in an all-switching defensive scheme. He is another ex-Kevin Durant teammate, and, while unlikely to get big minutes in the regular season, is a battle-tested vet who the coaching staff could trust in big late-game situations.
Paul Millsap: There were long stretches of last season where Paul Millsap looked absolutely washed for the Denver Nuggets. There were others, like the Clippers series, where he was Denver’s third or fourth best player. The Nets have been linked to Millsap for this upcoming offseason a few times, although that noise was louder before The Bubble. The ex-Hawk hit nearly 44% of his threes this year, a likely-unsustainable number, but a hopeful mark nonetheless. Another potential MLE target for Brooklyn, Millsap could be invaluable to the Nets if he continues to be a threat from deep next year and his body holds up. If he can still bang down low, he offers Brooklyn positional versatility, and could play with almost any front-court partner, or as a small-ball center with KD at the 4.
Mason Plumlee: If the Nets end up trading Jarrett Allen, they could end up re-signing their 2013 first round draft pick back in free agency. Plumlee is a far less sexy option than even the other secondary targets, but has been manning the backup center role in Denver admirably over the past handful of years. He, like Allen, provides no floor spacing, which limits his potential lineup partners. But he’ll likely be had for the veterans minimum by some team, and if the Nets are that team, they can surely find a good 10-15 minutes a game during the regular season to give the Duke product. He has surprising passing acumen, sets good hard screens, and offers decent rim protection.
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I'm currently an undergraduate studying journalism, but watching, playing or thinking about basketball with most of the free time I have. A Nets fan since before I can remember, I love writing and talking about the team. Find me on Twitter @lucas_kaplan
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There many handsome personalities in our Bollywood industry, and no doubt why Bollywood is famous in the whole wild world. Some actors showcase themselves as they look like in real life, but some actors indulge themselves in the character to get the best out of the role given to them. Here are some unrecognizable Bollywood movie roles featuring celebrities.
1. AMITABH BACHCHAN, PAA
Paa was released in 2009 and it was a comedy-drama film directed by R. Balki. Abhishek Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Vidya Balan were featured in this movie. In reality, Abhishek Bachchan is a son of Amitabh, but they played the opposite roles in this movie. In the movie, Paa, Amitabh Bachchan was shown as a special child with a rare genetic disorder Progeria.
2. AAMIR KHAN, DANGAL
Aamir Khan gained a huge amount of weight to fit perfectly for the film Dalgal as the father of Gita Poghat and Babita Poghat. It was directed by Nitesh Tiwari and was a sports drama film. Aamir Khan acted as Mahavir Singh Phogat, a Pehlwani wrestler, who trains his daughters Gita and Babita Kumari to become India’s first female wrestlers.
3. PRIYANKA CHOPRA, MARY KOM
Mary Kom’s movie is based on the biopic of Indian Boxer Mary Kom. In just two hours, Priyanka Chopra has given us the proper gist and feel of Mary Kom. We could feel her frustration and hurt in the entire film. Priyanka Chopra fitted proper for the role of Kom. She did a whole-body transformation to look like Kom.
4. RAJKUMMAR RAO, RAABTA
Rajkummar Rao changed his whole look for the movie 'Raabta.' This movie was produced and directed by Dinesh Vijan. It was said that it took 16 face tests for a proper look and Rajkumar sat for all 16 Patiently. He played a 324-year-old man in the movie. The look was so hard to recognize Rajkummar in his special appearance.
5. AKSHAY KUMAR, 2.0
Akshay Kumar’s look in the movie 2.0 was just too drastic and scary, which surprised everyone after the picture in the poster. The acting of Akshay was unrecognizable. He played the role of a Scientist in the movie and changed himself into the avatar of a crow. He looked ugly and scary. This movie was directed by "S Shankar."
6. SHAHRUKH KHAN, FAN
It was not easy to transform Shah Rukh Khan as 25 years old in the movie Fan. The makeup artist Grey Cannom made the perfect look of 25 years old Gaurav in the film Fan. After seeing himself, Khan said I don’t think my makeup artist Grey has ever done anything like this before. The movie FAN is directed by Maneesh Sharma.
7. DEEPIKA PADUKONE, CHHAPAK
Deepika Padukone’s 'Chapak' look stunned everyone. She did the role of a victim and it took very much long for her look. It was a challenge for a makeup artist to create this desired look of the acid attack girl. It was a perfect look, and no doubt, Deepika played it well.
8. RANDEEP HOODA, SARBJIT
Randeep Hoda’s appearance in the movie Sarabjit was just shocking for everyone. For the perfect look, he went on a starving diet. This diet was given to him by his sister, who is a doctor. He had to cut down all his meals, and he stayed on water and coffee. When he entered the set, he was totally unnoticed and it took almost 15 minutes for Aishwariya Rai to recognize Randeep.
9. BHUMI PEDNEKAR, DUM LAGAKAR HAISHA
Bhumi Pednekar gained extra weight for the debut Movie Dum Lagakar Haisha. Bhumi was body-shamed after this movie and it didn’t affect her much cause she stated in one of the interviews that her look in the movie was not body-shaming but it was rather appreciating. After this film, she lost 27 kg for the movie Toilet.
10. RANBIR KAPOOR, SANJU
In the Movie Sanju, Ranbir Kapoor almost took over the look of baba in his biopic Sanju. Ranbir nailed the look by his body transformation, and it was quite challenging for him to turn into the proper look of baba. He said that his trainer made him wake up at three and made him drink a milkshake, and also made him eat eight meals a day.
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Reekado Banks
Reekado Banks, whose real name is Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon was born in 1993 in Lagos, Nigeria. The gifted vocalist and songwriter grew up listening to different genres of music and fell in love with the sweet melodies of Rhythm & Blues.
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At 15, Reekado started writing songs as a simple hobby. His older brother, Temi, an aspiring A&R/Artist Manager discovered his book of lyrics and began to guide young Reekado on how to make and record music. Soon after, he decided to do music professionally and got the support of family and friends, which further propelled him to go ahead with music.
In 2013, Temi submitted some of the songs Reekado Banks had recorded to one of Africa’s most celebrated record labels, Mavin Records in an online talent search. His distinct voice and knack for creating unique and catchy melodies and lyrics; caught the attention of music guru and label boss, Don Jazzy. Out of over 5,000 entries, Reekado Banks was selected and signed to the prestigious Mavin Records.
His first singles under the Mavin Records imprint, “Turn It Up ft Tiwa Savage” and “Chop Am” received and are still enjoying rave reviews with fans and the media all around Africa. His verses and hooks on Mavin hits, Dorobucci, Adaobi, and Looku Looku are also very worthy of note.
On February 14th, 2015, his 3rd single, “Katapot” was released online and immediately created a new trend for lovers all over. The song is receiving impressive reviews as it makes it’s way to the top of charts all over Africa, reaching the 5th position on the iTunes Top Songs Chart in its first week.
He graduated from the University of Lagos, Nigeria where he studied History and Strategic Studies, Reekado Banks is gradually becoming a social trendsetter among his peers with frequent gimmicks on platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Birth Name: Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon
Born: December 6
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Core habitats of white sharks at Dyer Island
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What is a ‘core habitat’ and why would a shark have one?
I’ve spent a large chunk of my career listening to pings from tags on sharks and following them around bays, headlands and islands shadowing their daily movements. And they’re not random, not for white sharks in any case. We’ve spent many hours sitting in one spot with the shark barely moving from an area before it suddenly decides it wants to be somewhere else and moves almost in a straight line in that direction. This may be a specific reef it likes to hang out or a seal colony full of prey it would like to eat. But repeated visits to these particular areas, that can sometimes be extremely small, make them ‘core’ areas or hotspots and they play crucial roles in the shark’s daily life.
from the study 'Core habitats of an apex predator in a complex marine system' (Jewell et al. 2014 Marine Ecology Progress Series ),
Research conducted through Dyer Island Conservation Trust (DICT),
Marine Dynamics (SharkWatchSA.com),
A white shark cruises through turquoise waters near Dyer Island
So how do we get to here? Well firstly, if you’re keen on learning about the specifics in how we tag and track sharks and the different techniques available, I’ve got you covered, but you’ll need to take a detour to our page on ‘Tagging and tracking sharks: the how and why’.
For this study, we used the ‘active acoustic telemetry’ method, and in short, that means we placed an external acoustic tag on a free-swimming white shark and followed the pings of the shark up and down the coast – in this case – off Gansbaai, South Africa.
The study was the main basis of my Master’s thesis at the University of Pretoria and built on previous research I’d undertaken with Oceans Research in Mossel Bay and lead onto further research published in Functional Ecology.
One day I’ll write a post on how we calculated the home ranges of sharks in Mossel Bay [1], or maybe on how Hidden Markov Models revealed sex-specific and individual hunting strategies of white sharks in Gansbaai [2]. Although, until then you’ll have to follow the references to those studies!
Anyway, what we were trying to learn from this study was how the shark movements in Gansbaai, particularly around Dyer Island and Geyser Rock, compared to the previously mentioned study in Mossel Bay. To do this, we were tagging and tracking white sharks close to the seal colony on Geyser Rock.
Now there’ a few differences between the two areas. Mossel Bay, around 250 km to the east of Gansbaai, is relatively protected and has a seal colony tucked right in the corner of the bay close to the shoreline. The sharks visit this seal colony, aptly named ‘Seal Island’ predictably at dawn and dusk throughout winter months [3].
The island is so close to the shore that if you book a room at the nearby hotel at the right time of year and watch the seals leaving in the morning, you can actually watch white sharks hunting them from your balcony! You’ll need a bit of luck, good conditions and a sharp pair of eyes, which I guess I must have had back then because I witnessed several interactions from there during my time in Mossel Bay.
I’ve put a couple of maps below so you can see the two settings for the studies.
Maps of Mossel Bay (top) and Gansbaai (A & B) with a zoom in to the Dyer Island and Geyser Rock island system on a rough sea day. The maps are from my Master's and early tracking papers, I'm happy for people to reuse them but please add an acknowledgment or reference!
Mossel Bay gains a lot of protection from the Point headland, making it ideal for active tracking white sharks. It’s also on the Indian Ocean side of the two oceans, meaning the water’s a few degrees warmer.
Gansbaai, on the other hand, is far more exposed, Danger Point offers a little protection to Kleinbaai Harbour (where I used to live), but after that, you’re pretty much exposed to the South Atlantic. And the seas get big. Very big.
You also get Dyer Island and Geyser Rock, roughly 10 km from shore. There are multiple sea bird colonies on Dyer Island, including the endangered African Penguin, you can learn more about them here. But they aren’t the reason white sharks come to the area; there are 50-60,000 Cape fur seals on Geyser Rock just across a narrow stretch of water called Shark Alley.
That’s a lot of seals!
By the time we got to tagging and tracking the sharks of Dyer Island, I had already worked a couple of season’s cage diving with Marine Dynamics, who sponsored this research. I had become familiar with the way certain sharks would patrol extremely close to Geyser Rock in Shark Alley, grabbing seals as they thermoregulate in the shallow waters.
One of the sharks I knew used this technique quite often was an adult male we called ‘Zane.’ Zane was one of the easier sharks to identify at Dyer Island and appeared each winter without fail. His most distinguishing feature was his almost complete lack of an upper caudal lobe (tail fin). After that, you just had to look to his dorsal fin and check for the black marks of a previous satellite tag he had carried from a research project almost a decade ago.
I have to thank Grant Tuckett, skipper for White Shark Projects, for this initial tip-off during my first Dyer Island season. I already had access to the database of shark fin ID’s from that satellite tracking project, and within minutes of checking, I found his tagging date, from Dyer Island in 2003.
Cape fur seals at Geyser Rock. The narrow channel between Geyser Rock and Dyer Island, Shark Alley, can be quite treacherous for Cape fur seals during the winter time.
Zane was a sizable male shark with a distinctive lack of tail and an old mark from a satellite tag. It’s not known how he got the tail injury but he’s carried it since at least he was a sub-adult having been just over 3 meters when he was tagged in 2004 [4].
Download the paper (Jewell et al. 2014) here:
Now we had to start tracking the sharks. My initial hypothesis had been that we’d see some similar crepuscular seal hunting patterns to Mossel Bay. Still, our tracking inshore as part of colleague Alison Towner’s Master’s/PhD projects had already seen the large sharks inshore, tended to stay inshore most of the time. It was clear the foraging pattern close to the rocks in Shark Alley was also very different.
I set out with a team of interns and headed to Shark Alley one morning in early April, right at the beginning of the winter season and laid a short anchor in a tuft of kelp right in the mouth of Shark Alley, a perfect spot to find Zane. With this kind of tagging research, you can’t be too selective, as there could be anywhere between 50 and 100 sharks around Dyer Island during peak seasons back then. It’s very much a case of you have to take what you’re given.
But this time we got lucky.
Well, they do say the harder you practice… but there he was. Zane in all his glory. I estimated he would have been about 4.5 meters with a full tail, so marked him down at 4.2 total length. It’s since been confirmed we were always a little under in our estimates of shark size and he was probably closer to 5 meters. That’s a big shark! I got the tag on him, and we could begin tracking the first of the adult sharks at Dyer Island.
We worked in teams around the clock throughout the better weather days of the next month. Myself, Alison, Nick Jones, Dicky Chivell, David Edwards and Michelle Wcisel were the principle skippers and trackers, but we also had many enthusiastic interns join us to learn the techniques and provide extra hands on the exhausting shifts.
The most important thing to remember with active tracking is, if you’re not out at sea tracking the animal, you’re not getting any data. And that meant long days and nights on the water.
I had become a night tracking expert during my time in Mossel Bay, but it was an additional challenge being further offshore in remote and potentially dangerous waters. There are plenty of shallow pinnacles, kelp and reef to worry about, and I also had to learn to drive a tractor and retrieve the boat by myself. Sometimes we’d come back to shore at 2, 3 am, and Kleinbaai Harbour is a boat launching slipway only. But we persevered. It soon became clear we had some incredibly unique patterns occurring.
Zane would use the same small area all day every day. We call this type of behaviour Area Restricted Search (ARS), and you can read more about it in our HMM paper [2]. But Zane’s was extreme, sometimes less than 100 m² in size and sometimes with as much as a 98 % overlap in one day’s area use to the next. He made repeated circuits between the kelp on one side of Shark Alley, to the thermoregulating seals on the other. Time and time again.
If he could grab a seal without them seeing him coming, he would pull it away from the shallow areas and eat it, before repeating the circuit. If the seals saw him coming, they would ‘mob’ him away. A behaviour where the seals’ group together and porpoise high out of the water behind the shark. This may be a mix between aggressively herding a predator away or a form of ‘stotting’ whereby a prey shows off to a predator that it’s one – been seen – and two – been seen by a fit and healthy individual that will be difficult to catch.
Either way, it was enough to put Zane off for a while, and he would head back to the kelp and try again a few minutes later. We saw several other sharks making similar moves on the seals during this time.
During a rough day when the seas were too big to launch our research vessel, Nick, Dicky and I were part of a cage dive trip right in this spot. We saw Zane and over ten other large sharks using this area. None were particularly interested in our cage diving and went right back over to the seals after checking us out for a few minutes.
Zane’s daytime movements were never far from the seals, while at night he would move to distant reefs or travel significant distances out to sea before returning the following morning.
We collected more and more data at Dyer Island and Geyser Rock. The following season I even managed to tag another legendary shark of the area Slashfin, who like Zane, had been visiting Dyer Island for more than a decade. He’s most recognisable by an old injury to his fin, and also like Zane, we saw almost every winter without fail.
Rather than perform the movements close to the seals in Shark Alley, Slashfin used an area between the offshore side of Geyser Rock and breaking pinnacle known locally as ‘Wilfred’s Klip’ (Wilfred’s Rock). Again, his movements were close to the seals during the day and further offshore at night. The only time we saw the sharks stayed reasonably close to Geyser Rock after dark was if there was strong moonlight, during which both Zane and Slashfin remained just offshore of Geyser Rock, between the seal’s colony and their offshore foraging grounds.
Finally, it was time to analyse this data. The first step was to define how movement patterns matched up between the individuals and to those sharks tracked in Mossel Bay. We used rates of movement (how much the animal moved between tracking positions), a linearity index (how straight the tracking positions were), and the distance of each tracking position from Geyser Rock.
These confirmed the sharks were using the island system (where they had access to seals) in a much more tortuous manner during the day than the night. Completely different from what was found in Mossel Bay.
Next, we had to define the activity areas or ‘home range’ of white sharks at Dyer Island. This wasn’t easy because, by nature, sharks can’t go onto land, and with all the rocky outcrops and island ridges, there was a fair amount of no-go areas about. We used biased-random bridges (BRB) and a movement-based kernel density estimate (MKDE) to account for this. We were effectively creating home range estimates in movement corridors, around the barriers caused by the heterogeneous structures of the environment.
Now that’s a mouthful and yet contains none of the details for how we did it, so in lay terms: we defined the core areas the sharks used in this complex area.
The legendary white shark Slashfin's core area (defined by a MKDE) at Dyer Island, South Africa
The large sharks had clearly defined hotspots. They were predictably found within them, even during the years before and after this study. But we also had a small shark who did the same, making limited movements between a spot in the reefs and the cage diving area marked as the Geldsteen on the map.
The only shark that roamed a comparably larger activity area was a medium-sized shark, a young-adult male, who moved between all the other shark’s core areas without really settling on one to use over and over. All of these areas were smaller than those found in Mossel Bay though. It seems the white sharks of Dyer Island can fulfil most of their needs without travelling far from the seals.
I have to thank Simon Benhamou, who wrote the MKDE package, for helping troubleshoot our estimates. I was a complete novice at coding when I started this project and his advice invaluable to me completing my Master’s on time, as was that of my colleagues at the Mammal Research Institute, University of Pretoria. For more details on the methods used, both my Masters Thesis and our papers can be found in the publications section of my Academic Profile Page. The Supplementary Material provides specific details on the tagging, BRB and MKDE methods.
Jewell OJD, Johnson RL, Gennari E, Bester MN (2013) Fine scale movements and activity areas of white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) in Mossel Bay, South Africa. Environmental Biology of Fishes 96:881-894
Towner AV, Leos‐Barajas V, Langrock R, Schick RS, Smale MJ, Kaschke T, Jewell OJD, Papastamatiou YP (2016) Sex‐specific and individual preferences for hunting strategies in white sharks. Functional Ecology 30:1397-1407
Johnson R, Bester MN, Dudley SFJ, Oosthuizen WH, Meÿer M, Hancke L, Gennari E (2009) Coastal swimming patterns of white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) at Mossel Bay, South Africa. Environmental Biology of Fishes 85:189-200
Jewell OJD, Wcisel MA, Gennari E, Towner AV, Bester MN, Johnson RL, Singh S (2011) Effects of smart position only (SPOT) tag deployment on white sharks Carcharodon carcharias in South Africa. PLoS One 6:e27242
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Personal Summary
Welcome to my site. I’m a marine biologist, spatial ecologist and oceanographer and specialise in the research of marine wildlife. I’ve worked with sharks since my first visit to South Africa in 2007 and have been involved in research projects in Africa, Europe, Australia and North America ever since. Much of my research has focused on white sharks but I have also worked with several other species of shark and ray, sea turtles, sea birds, marine mammals, fisheries and aquaculture. Please click below if you’re interested in my academic profile or timeline otherwise feel free to click on the various projects listed above.
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May 2, 2019 "Oral Ex Parte presentation in GN 19-116 “In the Matter of Allocation and Service Rules for the 1675-1680 MHz Band”; RM-11681 “Petition [by Ligado Networks] for Rulemaking to Allocate the 1675-1680 MHz Band for Terrestrial Mobile Use.” More...
September 4, 2018 Joint letter with multiple organizations to Secretary Ross of the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding "Space Policy Directive 2, Sec. 5. Radio Frequency Spectrum." More...
November 21, 2017 Joint letter with AMS & AWCIA. Response to GN Docket No. 17-183, "Expanding Flexible Use in Mid-Band Spectrum Between 3.7 and 24 GHz Notice of Inquiry." More...
March 2, 2016 Letters sent to Senators Booker, Imhofe, Lankford, Mikulski, Nelson, Rubio, Shelby and Thune regarding NWA's concern sharing the 1675-1680 megahertz band. More...
March 1, 2016 Joint letter with AMS regarding concerns of sharing the 1675-1680 MHz spectrum that GOES utilizes. More...
July 17, 2015 Joint letter with AMS concerning possible sharing of satellite spectrum. More...
December 13, 2012 "Use of Storm Shelters" The NWA advocates the use of storm shelters to save lives during severe weather outbreaks.More...
June 17, 2011 NWA "Weather and Climate Statement" The NWA Council, in response to member input, voted on 11 June 2011 to rename this statement to more accurately reflect its content. More...
June 28, 2010 NWA Position Statement and Response to FCC ET Docket No. 10-23 Opposing the proposed FCC reallocation of 1675–1710 MHz band. More...
January 2, 2008 NWA Position Statement in Letters of Support to all concerned showing advocacy for a replacement for the QuikSCAT satellite capability. More...
October 5, 2007 NWA Position Statement in Letters of Support to all concerned requesting the inclusion of a high spectral resolution atmospheric infrared Sounder on GOES-R. More...
May 1, 2007 NWA Position Statement in Letters of Support to all concerned showing advocacy for the rapid transition of the GPS Meteorological (GPS-Met) network from development to operational status sooner than planned. More...
May 19, 2006 NWA Position Statement in Letters of Support to all concerned for the inclusion of a Microwave Sensor on one of the satellites in the GOES-R series or an earlier demonstration on a stand-alone geostationary platform. More...
April 2, 2004 NWA Position Statement in Letters of Support to all concerned advocating the inclusion of a Lightning Mapper Sensor on GOES-R. More...
May 2003 The May 2003 National Weather Association Policy Statement on Lightning Safety Education has been rescinded.
NWA members and nonmembers are most welcome to submit suggested advocacy statements to be considered.
For more information on this subject, please contact the Executive Director.
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U.S. Senate Getting Serious About Transit Stimulus
By Ben Fried
The Wall Street Journal reports that momentum is building in the Senate for additional federal transit funding:
The Senate banking committee will hold a hearing
Tuesday to examine how the government can strengthen mass-transit
options as a way to reduce dependence on imported oil. Meanwhile, House
and Senate leaders debating a new energy bill are considering a range
of incentives and new funding for transit agencies.
On Monday, a spokesman for Senate Majority Leader
Harry Reid (D., Nev.) said a measure that would provide as much as $2
billion in grants and other funding for public transportation appears
likely to be included in energy legislation that could be voted on next
week. The House has already approved a bill that would provide an
additional $1.7 billion to transit agencies over two years. If Congress
fails to pass a new energy package this month before adjourning for its
election-season recess, a transit-funding boost could still be included
in an end-of-session budget resolution.
In other words, it seems there’s a good chance that parts of the Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act will be folded into a broader energy bill. The version that passed the House this June included $237 million for New York City. Nationally, the funding in the bill would help local transit agencies handle the double whammy of increased ridership and rising fuel costs. The Journal points to a new survey from the American Public Transit Association [pdf] highlighting the need for federal support:
According to a survey of 115 transit agencies being released Tuesday by
APTA, more than 60% of mass-transit systems are considering fare
increases and 35% are considering service cuts. Both findings reflect
the cost pressures from energy prices that are making it hard for
transit officials to maintain service levels at a time when demand is
surging.
In a press release, APTA also revealed that the number of transit trips in 2007 — 10.3 billion — reached a 50-year high, noting that vehicle miles traveled declined by 3.3 percent in the second quarter of this year as transit use ramped up.
If you’d like to communicate your support for transit funding to members of the Senate banking committee, here’s the list of everyone who sits on it.
Graphic: Wall Street Journal
Filed Under: Transit, Transportation Policy
At Grand Central, Sen. Clinton Calls for Funding Mass Transit
By Sarah Goodyear | Sep 15, 2008
Clinton was joined by (l-r) Larry Hanley, of the Amalgamated Transit Union, NYC DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and MTA chief Elliot Sander Surrounded by a throng of curious commuters under the clock at Grand Central Terminal last Friday, Sen. Hillary Clinton held a press conference calling for increased federal funding for mass […]
Transit Fares Surprisingly Well in House Spending Bill
By Angie Schmitt | Mar 22, 2018
With some hard-right House Republicans refusing to support the package, Democrats were able to secure a few spending priorities.
Experts: Senate Bill’s $25B for Transit Won’t Be Enough
By Eve Kessler | Mar 25, 2020
Yet Congress must do much more to stave off long-term damage, officials and advocates say.
White House Economic Report Touts TIGER, High-Speed Rail, Transit
By Elana Schor | Feb 12, 2010
The White House Council of Economic Advisers’ first annual report under President Obama made headlines today for its gloomy job-creation outlook, but tucked inside its 462 pages is a tangible reflection of a changed outlook on transportation policy under the new administration. Top White House economic adviser Christina Romer, at right, holds up yesterday’s report. […]
House Passes Bill to Boost Transit Funding, Includes $237M for NYC
By Brad Aaron | Jul 1, 2008
With transit ridership up across the country, Congress may finally be taking notice. Last week, the House of Representatives passed the Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008. Sponsored by Minnesota Democrat James Oberstar, the bill would allocate $1.7 billion in grants to public transportation over the next two years. The grants would help […]
Slowly and Stealthily, Trump’s DOT Starves Transit Expansion Projects of Federal Funds
By Angie Schmitt | Jul 18, 2018
The Trump administration has slowed the release of federal transit grants to such a crawl that expansion projects in the works for years are now in jeopardy.
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Research, Patient Care, Press Releases
Doctors Define ‘Safe & Effective’ Margins for ‘One & Done’ Skin Removal Around Suspicious Moles
By carefully tracing a line of at least 2 millimeters outside of and around the edges of a mole that is suspected of being a cancer, doctors can remove all of its cells and avert the need for a second surgery.
The recommendation for such a tightly defined surgical margin is the result of a study led by researchers at Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health and published online October 2 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
According to researchers, such margin guidelines are needed because as many as two-thirds of the hundreds of thousands of suspicious skin moles removed each year in the United States require re-excision (further cutting out of mole cells missed on the first attempt). Physicians warn that second procedures introduce more risk of infection, bleeding, and scarring, as well as inconvenience and unnecessary costs.
“Although the vast majority of suspicious-looking skin moles do not turn out to be cancerous melanomas, once a decision has been made to remove a mole, there should be a clearer standard margin,” says senior study investigator and dermatologist David Polsky, MD, PhD. Currently, he says, most physicians cut out either just the darkest portion of a suspicious mole, or when removing the entire mole, opt for a very small, imprecise 1 millimeter margin around the mole’s edge.
“Our study shows that a ‘one and done’ approach with a clearly defined, slightly larger margin is safer and more effective in completely removing suspicious moles with a single procedure than the current non-standardized approach,” adds Dr. Polsky, the Alfred W. Kopf, MD, Professor of Dermatologic Oncology at NYU Langone and director of its pigmented lesion section in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology.
For the study, researchers removed 151 suspicious skin moles in 138 men and women, all patients at NYU Langone, which provided all supplies and funding for the study. Most biopsies came from the arms, legs, and backs.
All patients underwent the biopsy procedure, involving complete mole removal with a 2 millimeter margin, between January and August 2015. Researchers then monitored the patients for close to a year and a half after their procedures and found that none had any further suspicious growths at their biopsy sites.
Lab testing showed that more than 90 percent of biopsied moles were completely removed by using the single procedure, with 11 (7 percent) diagnosed as melanoma, one of the most aggressive forms of skin cancer.
“While our study did not directly compare use of the wider margin to a narrower margin, the common practice of removing moles with narrow margins and performing a second ‘clean-up’ procedure suggests a need to move toward wider margins during the initial procedure,” says Dr. Polsky.
According to Dr. Polsky, the decision to remove a suspicious skin mole, or so-called atypical or dysplastic nevus, is complex and somewhat subjective. Physicians, he says, look at a variety of factors including the shape and internal colors of the mole, as well as how dark and uneven it is.
Keeping track of skin moles on the body is important, experts say, because people with 50 or more flat or slightly raised, circular segments of pigmented skin cells are at higher risk of melanoma than those who have fewer moles. Physicians usually remove several moles for every melanoma diagnosed, so that no cancers are missed.
Dr. Polsky says if further data support the current findings, he hopes that other cancer centers will also adopt his “one and done” approach, and, if so, he will recommend changes to the next edition of practice guidelines issued by the American Academy of Dermatology.
Besides Dr. Polsky, other NYU Langone researchers involved in the study were lead study investigator Vitaly Terushkin, MD; Elise Ng, MD; Jennifer Stein, MD, PhD; Susan Katz, MD; David Cohen, MD; and Shane Meehan, MD.
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david.march@nyumc.org
David Polsky, MD, PhD
Artificial Intelligence Program Can Pick Best Candidates for Skin Cancer Treatment
Researchers train computer to predict which people with melanoma may best benefit from immunotherapy.
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Observatoire international des maires sur le Vivre ensemble
Urban development and planning
St. Pete Stories
St. Pete Stories, A Community Conversation, helps people become aware of the diversity of our community and see what that diversity means for every citizen and visitor.
Everyone in our community has a story to share. “These community conversations are about diverse segments of our community coming together and sharing our unique stories with one another,” said Mayor Rick Kriseman. “We want to have real conversations about inclusiveness, our similarities, as well as our differences – which is what makes our community so remarkable – in a meaningful way.”
The four Community Conversations, “This is my city: St Pete Stories,” featured professional actors presenting the stories of a diverse group of citizens. The St. Pete Stories model was developed to spotlight cultural differences among citizens and allow for additional community dialogue in a performing arts style format. Presentations were followed by facilitated small group conversations, where participants reacted to the stories and shared their own experiences.
“This is my city: St Pete Stories” is part of a larger city of St. Petersburg "Inclusion and Sensitivity" initiative. Event organizers featured the stories of various community members and allowed time for people to engage in real conversations. The public was invited to add their voices to the city's collective history, discuss the experiences of the performers, and talk with others about their vision for St. Pete.
The goals of the Community Conversation series were to raise awareness about the power of our collective story and how it could impact the future of St. Petersburg, and to help people become aware of the diversity of our community and see what that diversity means for every citizen and visitor.
The Stories took place over a five-month period, at four locations throughout the city, so as to bring the performances close to everyone. Storytellers portrayed the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, a clergyman / lumber company retiree, a Boston native, a same-sex couple, a youth role model and others – who among them, faced situations like being a Jewish leader in a southern city, an inter-racial marriage or racial discrimination in the workplace.
Profiles also included a 43-year old who spent 20 years in prison and now directs a non-profit that helps young men avoid his fate; an immigrant from Bosnia who shared how her home country was divided along racial and religious lines; a Puerto Rican-born young father who spoke of wanting his daughter to feel connections to all people – even those who may look different; and a business owner/collision repair specialist who at age 16, was stealing cars to drive across town and impress his girlfriend – before turning his life around and staying on the right track.
The audience for Stories grew from about 60 at the first gathering to about 200 at the fourth program.
The success of the St. Pete Stories can be summed up in comments from participants:
“I really like that we are working from strength – a love of St Petersburg – instead of the typical ‘fighting’ discriminations, biases, etc. Maybe Love (of St Petersburg) is the answer.”
“I will tell my friends and look forward to the next one! I could relate to all the stories and found them very moving and inspiring.”
“Unexpectedly moving and revealing.”
“Great, fantastic evening – everyone does not look like their story!”
“This was my first time at one of these. [A friend] told me about it. Hope there are more.”
“It was the most revealing and transforming experiences that I have had in years living in this city.”
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Trump takes to Twitter to channel his grief over brother’s death…with campaign propaganda
Vinnie Longobardo
Vinnie Longobardo is a 35-year veteran of the TV, mobile…
Democratic Representatives call for arrest of Postmaster General if he refuses to honor subpoena
Losing a younger sibling is a difficult wakeup call for one’s own mortality.
Losing any close family member is difficult enough and often triggers a period of self-reflection and personal examination during an extended grieving period as one adjusts to the sudden loss of a loved one.
So how has Donald Trump responded to the death of his younger brother Robert on Saturday evening?
The only outward signs that we’ve been able to see come through the president’s Twitter feed, with the initial announcement of Robert’s death coming through a retweet of a statement from White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany.
From President @realDonaldTrump on the passing of his brother and best friend, Robert – “We will meet again”: pic.twitter.com/1mBgx1td26
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While we know from news reports that Trump visited his brother in a New York City hospital on Friday, wearing a face mask as he entered the medical facility and commenting afterward that his brother was having “a tough time,” we also know that he spent the morning of the day his brother died playing golf at his Bedminster, NJ golf resort.
Perhaps the president channels his grief through his golf clubs.
One might think that Trump would be avoiding social media as he mourns his brother, but his Twitter feed was just as filled with partisan attacks and lie-filled campaign propaganda as it normally is, augmented by the occasional retweeted condolence message, the first of which was posted only after nearly a dozen vitriolic partisan retweets were posted after McEnany’s tweet announced his brother’s death.
Here are some of the first few posts that Trump retweeted after the death notice and an announcement of the virtual church service that the president would be tuning into on Sunday morning.
Leave Democrat cities. Let them rot. The media and @TheDemocrats have activated this mental illness and it’s going to get more and more people hurt and killed. #WalkAway from the radical left. And do it quickly. https://t.co/BIAZliK1Tf
— Brandon Straka (@BrandonStraka) August 16, 2020
I just hope your registered as a Republican and are voting up and down the ticket republican. That goes for everybody voting. Don't just vote for @POTUS people…you gotta check all the boxes. @realDonaldTrump needs the house and senate.
— If It Wasn't 4TheLAW (@youbetcha2020) August 16, 2020
This is why we really love @realDonaldTrump ❤️ pic.twitter.com/HP7U7MvVJv
— #1984 (@DebiC37936) July 3, 2020
https://twitter.com/VFL2013/status/1295031321874567168?s=20
https://twitter.com/my3monkees/status/1281552312159424514?s=20
Obviously, the president is not so stricken with grief that he can’t devote what remains of his consciousness to partisan attacks, even as his opponents send tweets of condolence to him over his brother’s death.
After nearly a dozen of these types of tweets, Trump began to pepper in retweets of a few condolence messages — most of which also included support for the president’s re-election — in between large chunks of similarly belligerent campaign posts.
The only exceptions were his retweets of memorial posts from his daughter Ivanka and his son Eric.
Uncle Robert, we love you. You are in our hearts and prayers, always.
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) August 16, 2020
Robert Trump was an incredible man – strong, kind and loyal to the core. Anyone who encountered him felt his warmth immediately. He will be deeply missed by our entire family.
— Eric Trump (@EricTrump) August 16, 2020
Apparently the president wasn’t impressed enough with Don Jr.’s terse post about his uncle to bother reposting it, but here it is anyway for your reference.
Uncle Rob, we love you and we will miss you. R.I.P
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) August 16, 2020
Just dripping with sorrow and sincerity, that Don Jr.!
In between his attacks on Democrats and the few brotherly tributes, Trump found time to opine on a few of his favorite subjects through whatever amount of tears he was shedding.
There was his urgent post lamenting the downward fall of Fox News’ weekend lineup as his formerly reliable ally begins hedging its bets as its own polls showing the president headed for a historic defeat in November motivate a reevaluation of its coverage of the Trump administration.
.@FoxNews is not watchable during weekend afternoons. It is worse than Fake News @CNN. I strongly suggest turning your dial to @OANN. They do a really “Fair & Balanced” job!
While many would expand the time period that Fox News is unwatchable to the full 24 hours in a day, Trump’s disenchantment with any media outlet that dares question him in any way is as predictable as his inability to tell the truth about anything that crosses his path.
Trump also found time to continue his crusade against the mail-in voting that he sees as connected to his inevitable electoral downfall.
“If carefully done, according to the guidelines, there is no reason why you shouldn’t be able to do that (vote at polling place).” Doctor Anthony Fauci
“Carefully done, according to the guidelines” seems to be the rub here as nothing that the Trump administration has done in response to the COVID-19 pandemic thus far has met those qualifications.
That’s a quick rundown of the day in Trump’s social media activity so far.
If the president is overcome with grief due to the death of his younger brother, one would hardly know it from his Twitter feed.
Vote this heartless monster out of the White House and bring empathy and ordinary human emotions back to the Oval Office.
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OCS Studio
MCPCIL
Creating a sensitive healthcare branding system for Marie Curie, University of Liverpool and Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Marie Curie Palliative Care Institute Liverpool (MCPCIL), University of Liverpool, was established in 2004. The Vision of the Institute is that all people experience a pain free and dignified death, supported by the very best clinical and compassionate care. Its work is delivered through three divisions: Research and Development, Service Innovation and Improvement, and Learning and Teaching.
We were approached to create a healthcare branding system for a vast suite of literature and marketing communications to modernise the organisation whilst retaining the already well-established logo. Our brief was to create a graphic system that enables internal and external stakeholders to visually differentiate between each publication without being absolutely repetitive.
Our solution is a branding system that uses both ‘house’ and distinct colours plus cover layout changes across a large variety of document types. This naturally presents a challenge as there is a risk of losing identity. Controlled colour pallets, graphic styles, typography and consistent logo use creates a suite of literature that is instantly recognised as part of the organisation.
“The creative team from OCS Studio have produced our full marketing suite, digital asset library, brand guidelines, website and are currently producing our global extranet. Due to the nature of our organisation crisis work is often required in response to press or changes in medical research. They have addressed and resolved such situations quickly and effectively.”
Deborah Griffiths
Project Manager Service Innovation and Improvement Division
Royal Liverpool & Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Oregon Film History Conference
2020 Curator
Elmer Buehler Award
Workshop For Educators
Author: Anne Richardson
www.mrsnyback.wordpress.com
6th Annual Oregon Film History Conference is rescheduled/Friday Nov. 20, 2020
“The animation is live: I work the material, then shoot the frame, I change the painting again, shoot another frame, and so on.” Joan Gratz, writer-director-producer of MONA LISA DESCENDING A STAIRCASE
“Using incomparable technical and artistic skill, MONA LISA DESCENDING THE STAIRCASE creates a explosive display of colors, textures and clues….” Olivier Cotte, Secrets of Oscar Winning Animation
What is the history behind, and the meaning behind, Oregon’s regional strength in creating independent film artists? Where does this longstanding strength fit within the overall intellectual and cultural identity of the Pacific Northwest?
The sixth annual Oregon Film History Conference is small in size, and designed to encourage interdisciplinary engagement, open ended conversation, and professional networking.
THIS YEAR THE 2020 OFHC MOVES ONLINE!
This event is not open to the public. Registration is limited to professionals with a non-profit affiliation (schools, museums, historical societies, etc.). Registration information CAN BE FOUND HERE.
Guest curator Ellen Thomas will lead a day of short talks and long discussions on the role played by experimentation and innovation in Oregon animation history. The day will conclude with an appearance by Oscar winning animator Joan Gratz.
The presentations are:
VANCE DEBAR “PINTO” COLVIG: SILENT ANIMATOR
Vance DeBar “Pinto” Colvig (1892-1967) earned his most lasting fame as a voice artist, but before that chapter of his career, he worked as a silent era animator and a creator of animated special effects. You know him as the voice of Goofy.
Ben Truwe is a regional historian focusing on Southern Oregon history and the Rogue River Indian Wars. He gives classes, lectures, and tours at Southern Oregon Historical Society.
DAVID FOSTER & EUGENE’S NEW NEW BAUHAUS
David Foster (1925-2003) taught across three departments at UO: film, architecture, and art education. His fearless embrace of the new inspired students to do the same. Foster’s films, and those of his students (CHIPS IN SPACE by Ken O’Connell, pictured above), will be highlighted, using clips.
Kenneth O’Connell co-founded the Pacific Northwest Computer Graphics Conference in 1982. Professor emeritus at UO, he led the Fine & Applied Art Department for twelve years.
THE ANIMATED ART ECOLOGY OF PORTLAND
Clockwise from upper left: Jim Blashfield’s SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES (1984); Will Vinton & Bob Gardiner’s CLOSED MONDAYS (1974); Frank Hood, Teknifilm Lab; Bob Summers & Brooke Jacobson, Northwest Film Center.
The cultural ecology in Portland led to an incredibly prolific and creative period of art animation in the 70s and 80s. This talk will discuss some of technical resources, schools, showcases and early work which converged to make this such a fertile time.
Rose Bond creates large scale, site specific animated installations. She is Chair of the Animated Arts department and the Institute Director for Boundary Crossings at PNCA.
A QUESTION FOR ANNE
Q: Just what is meant by “incredibly prolific”?
A: In 1987, there was YOUR FACE, Bill Plympton; CERRIDWEN’S GIFT, Rose Bond; A CLAYMATION CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION, Will Vinton; BOY IN THE BUBBLE, Jim Blashfield; THE SIMPSONS, Matt Groening. That’s one Oscar nomination, one Northwest Film & Video Festival First Prize, one Primetime Emmy, five MTV Award nominations, one network television debut, in just one year.
JOAN GRATZ: THROUGH PAINTERLY EXPRESSIONS
Joan Gratz will talk about her work, show clips from some of her films, and take questions from the audience.
Joan Gratz first combined animation with painting while an architecture student at the University of Oregon. She shifted to painting in clay at Will Vinton Studios where she worked on a series of films which earned Oscar nominations. In 1987, she founded Gratz Film. In 1993, she won an Oscar.
Olivier Cotte: Do you envision the film in its entirety before you begin?
Joan Gratz: No….it’s the process of discovery which interests me.
Joan will show her most recent film, ONE MINUTE MEMOIR: THE FILMS OF 11 DIRECTORS, which is comprised of animated memoirs from Chris Hinton, Paul Driessen, Dennis Tupicoff, Joan Gratz, Theodore Ushev, Janet Perlman, Marv Newland, Bill Plympton, Jim Blashfield, Diane Obomsawin, and Chel White.
With the help of 2020 conference director Alexander Benjamin Craghead, guest curator Ellen Thomas, featured artist Joan Gratz, and speakers Ben Truwe, Ken O’Connell, Rose Bond and Marilyn Zornado, Oregon Cartoon Institute presents the first all day conference devoted to Oregon animation history.
The sixth annual Oregon Film History Conference has been postponed. We will reschedule once the threat of the Corona virus has subsided.
Q: What’s the conference like?
A: Here’s 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015.
Registration is required. Seating is limited. Participants must supply a qualifying affiliation with a non-profit organization (school, museum, historical society, etc.) in order to register. This event is not open to the public
Contact Anne Richardson, at anne at oregonfilmhistoryconference dot org, if you have questions.
Oregon Cartoon Institute, a 501c3 non-profit organization, began presenting the annual one day Oregon Film History Conference in 2015. More information about OCI can be found here.
Founded in 2007 by Anne Richardson and Dennis Nyback, Oregon Cartoon Institute uses new media, archival film, research, networking, and cross disciplinary discussion to explore Oregon film, animation, and print cartooning history. It has no brick and mortar presence, and always works in partnership with organizations which do.
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2019 Conference/May 3, 2019
I think it’s part of the responsibility of an artist to shock, to upset, to make people think differently, and to surprise people. And that’s where the good humor is, if there’s a surprise and there’s something unexpected. Something that’s not normal, not in the realm of general living expectations. Bill Plympton
On Friday, May 3, 2019, Oregon Cartoon Institute presents the fifth annual one day Oregon Film History Conference.
The conference is designed to showcase the complexity and diversity of Oregon film history for educators, historians, and museum professionals. It is small in size, and designed to encourage interdisciplinary engagement, open ended conversation, and professional networking.
This year we focus on the intersection of music and Oregon film history. The day begins with a focus on the very first Oregon musician to perform on camera, and ends with an onstage conversation with an artist from Oregon City who uses music extremely sensitively in his films, two time Oscar nominee Bill Plympton.
MUSIC ON FILM: LEE MORSE
Lee Morse became a top selling recording artist in 1924. She appeared, as herself, in three early soundies made in 1930. Dennis Nyback makes the case that Lena Corinne Morse (1897-1954), born in Cove, Oregon and brought up in Kooskia, Idaho, is the first recorded jazz singer.
Dennis Nyback‘s musical revue CAN’T WE BE FRIENDS? was adapted by PBS to YOURS FOR A SONG: THE WOMEN OF TIN PAN ALLEY in 1999. Nyback presented his paper on Morse at the 2010 Pacific Northwest History Conference. Master projectionist and film archivist, he is co-founder of Oregon Cartoon Institute.
MUSIC IN FILM: JOHNNIE RAY
Johnnie Ray was one of the first to make me really open my ears. That was like 2 or 3 years before Elvis. Rolling Stone Bill Wyman
Singer-songwriter Johnnie Ray‘s The Little White Cloud That Cried sold two million records in 1952. In 1954, he starred in THERE’S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS. John Alvin Ray (1927-1990) was born in Dallas, Oregon, and grew up in Portland.
Anne Richardson‘s interest in Portland as a pop machine began in New York in the 1990s. She co-founded Oregon Cartoon Institute with Dennis Nyback in 2007.
MUSIC + FILM: KEN KESEY
Novelist Ken Kesey (Sometimes A Great Notion, One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest) bought his first movie camera in 1964. In 1965, he began creating immersive art happenings which combined films with live music. Kenneth Elton Kesey (1935-2001) was born in La Junta, Colorado, and grew up in Springfield, Oregon.
Richard Gehr writes about music, culture, and pop culture. He is the co-author of The Phish Book and the author of I Only Read It for the Cartoons: The New Yorker’s Most Brilliantly Twisted Artists. From Portland, Richard now lives in Brooklyn.
BRUSH UP ON BILL: DAVID CHELSEA & PAUL HARROD
Bill Plympton‘s first hand drawn feature, THE TUNE (1992), was a musical. His fifth and sixth, IDIOTS AND ANGELS (2008) and CHEATIN’ (2013, above), have entirely musical soundtracks. No dialogue at all! Revered by animators and beloved by audiences around the world, Bill Plympton is especially treasured in France.
Graphic novelist, cartoonist, and commercial illustrator David Chelsea will discuss Bill’s uncommon mastery of perspective. Production designer Paul Harrod, winner of this year’s Art Directors Guild award for Best Production Design for his work on ISLE OF DOGS, will discuss Bill as a fellow designer of story worlds.
MUSIC, MODERNISM & MID CENTURY PORTLAND
Coliseum 17, Graphite on paper, 40×60 inches, 2017, Avantika Bawa
The Beatles played Portland during their second American tour. Alexander Benjamin Craghead will discuss the modernist masterpiece in which they performed, and describe the way it expressed the values and dreams of mid century Portland.
Alexander’s talk is titled “Your Precious Old Dumb Stuffy Coliseum”: Memorialization, Urbanity, and Democracy in 1960s Portland. The first half of the title is a quote from an angry fan who didn’t get into an overbooked Beatles concert.
Alexander Benjamin Craghead is the author of The Railway Palaces of Portland, Oregon: The Architectural Legacy of Henry Villard (The History Press, 2016). A historian of design and place, he is writing a dissertation at UC Berkeley on the American urban landscape.
TWO QUESTIONS FOR ANNE
Q: What intersection does the Beatles’ 1965 appearance at the Memorial Coliseum have with Oregon film history?
A: The connection is through Capitol Records, which sponsored the Beatles 1965 tour. Pinto Colvig (1892-1967), who performed the voice of Bozo the Clown, and Mel Blanc (1908-1989), who performed the voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and a host of other Warner Brothers cartoon characters, were Capitol’s top selling artists. Thus, arguably, it was the Hollywood success of two voice artists from Oregon which helped underwrite Portland’s only visit from the four lads from Liverpool.
Q: Where was Bill Plympton, age 19, on Aug. 22, 1965, when The Beatles were in Portland?
A: Let’s ask him!
MARNE LUCAS ON BILL PLYMPTON
After a day of discussions led by a film archivist, a music journalist, an graphic novelist, a production designer, and an architectural historian, a filmmaker will provide the introduction to our keynote speaker by discussing her response to his work, artist to artist.
Marne Lucas is an infrared video pioneer and visual artist working at the intersection of feminism, art, technology and health. Her filmmaking debut, the magnificently eerie THE OPERATION (1995), was made with Jacob Pander. Her most recent gallery exhibit, Bardo ∞ Project, showcases her collaborative nature in a social practice endeavor on dying and legacy work.
Bill Plympton will join fellow Oregon filmmaker Jim Blashfield for an onstage conversation. Perhaps the conversation will include Bill’s thoughts on how he chooses the music for his films, his own intersection of music and Oregon film history.
The artist whose work is described by the NY Times as “mischievous, mordant, analytical, and ceaselessly inventive” is, in person, unfailingly polite, calm, and attentive. But it’s true – it is really fun to make him laugh.
Registration is required. Seating is limited. The conference is free, but participants must supply a qualifying affiliation with a non-profit organization (school, museum, historical society, etc.). First come, first served.
A: Here’s the previous years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018.
Contact me if you have questions.
Word to the wise: In the middle of the day, we take time out to salute our film history heroes. Last year, the Elmer Buehler Award For Film Preservation went to Sheldon Renan. This year it will go to Heather Petrocelli. Traditionally, the ceremony includes cake for all.
For those unfamiliar with Elmer Buehler, the patron saint of film preservation, Bonneville Power Administration film archivist Libby Burke, will give an orientation.
“Heroes are not giant statues framed against a red sky. They are people who say; This is my community, and it’s my responsibility to make it better.” Tom McCall
Oregon Cartoon Institute thanks Kinsman Foundation for their support.
Oregon Cartoon Institute thanks in advance our wonderful speakers Dennis Nyback, Anne Richardson, Richard Gehr, David Chelsea, Paul Harrod, Alexander Benjamin Craghead, and Marne Lucas. Oregon Cartoon Institute thanks in advance our wonderful keynote speaker, Bill Plympton.
Oregon Cartoon Institute thanks in advance our event manager Gretchen Harmon and A/V specialist Brad Robison.
Oregon Cartoon Institute salutes our 2019 Oregon Film History Conference sponsor Oregon Film, aka the Governor’s Office of Film & Television. Thank you, Tim Williams.
Oregon Cartoon Institute salutes our 2019 Oregon Film History Conference sponsor Oregon Film Museum. Thank you, Mac Burns.
Oregon Cartoon Institute salutes our 2019 Oregon Film History Conference sponsor the James Blue Alliance. Thank you Richard Blue and Dan Blue.
Oregon Cartoon Institute salutes our 2019 venue, Lewis and Clark College. Thank you, Matthew Johnston.
A special shout out to Fellene Gaylord, of Sirius Media! Thank you, Fellene.
The 2019 Oregon Film History Conference steering committee: Libby Burke(BPA), Michele Kribs (OHS), Elizabeth Peterson (UO), Anne Richardson (OCI).
More information about Oregon Cartoon Institute here.
And here.
The fifth annual Oregon Film History Conference was made a success by the following participants:
Kevin Beasley, UO/SOJC
Rose Bond, PNCA/Boundary Crossings
Sam Bott, Trillium Charter School
Jim Blashfield, Blashfield Studio
Sean Brown, Washington County/archives
Will Bruder, Will Bruder Architects
Katherine Bruna, Iowa State University/education (Ames)
Libby Burke, Bonneville Power Administration Library
Mac Burns, Oregon Film Museum (Astoria) SPONSOR
David Chelsea, graphic novelist
Lisa Cicala, Oregon Media Producers Association
Alanna Colwell, Washington County/archives
S W Conser, KBOO/Words & Pictures
Alexander Benjamin Craghead, UC Berkeley
Melissa Delzio, PSU/design
Bill Failing, OHS
Diane Freaney, historian/independent scholar (Delray Beach, FL)
Fellene Gaylord, Clark College (Vancouver)
Richard Gehr, music journalist (Brooklyn)
Gretchen Harmon, author
Paul Harrod, production designer
Kohel Haver, Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
Sebastian Heiduschke, OSU/film (Corvallis)
James Hillegas-Elting, environmental advocacy historian
Kami Horton, Oregon Public Broadcasting
Matthew Johnston, Lewis & Clark/art history
Ronald Kramer, author (Medford)
Michelle Kribs, OHS/film preservationist
Gary Lacher, Movie Preservation
Brian Lord, Portland Film Office
Marne Lucas, filmmaker/sculptor/doula (New York)
Robert Lucas, SOU/digital cinema (Ashland)
David Millholland, Oregon Cultural Heritage Commission
Donald Newlands, NC3D
Dennis Nyback, Dennis Nyback Films
Kenneth O’Connell, UO/artist (Eugene)
Cecelia Otto, American Songline
John Paul, Benedictine College (Atchison, Kansas)
Heather Petrocelli, Manchester Metropolitan University (England)
Bill Plympton, Plymptoons (New York)
Ben Popp, NWFC/filmmaker
Anne Richardson, Oregon Cartoon Institute
Mike Richardson, Dark Horse
Brad Robison, Jacknife Zion Historical Society (Sandy)
Louise Roman, Will Bruder Architects
Patrick Rosenkranz, author (underground comics)
Stephen Rust, UO/English (Eugene)
Larry Shlim, photographer
Bryan Sebok, Lewis & Clark/media studies
Mark Shapiro, independent
Tim Smith, filmmaker
Meg Suhosky, PSU/Millar Library
Larry Telles, author (silent film) (Coeur d’Alene)
Ned Thanhouser, Thanhouser Film Archives
Ellen Thomas, NWFC/education
Chel White, Bent Image Lab
Wim Wiewel, Lewis & Clark/president
Tim Williams, Oregon Film Office SPONSOR
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On Friday, May 4, 2018, Oregon Cartoon Institute presents the fourth annual one day Oregon film history conference.
We limit the length of each presentation to leave lots of time for Q & A and discussion.
This year’s conference focuses on the minor cinemas of Oregon: newsreels, educational films, industrial films, promotional films, scientific films, television commercials, student films, experimental films, animation, home movies. It will culminate with a conversation with an artist who began in one of the minor cinemas, experimental animation, and became one of the most important figures in Oregon film history.
Here is the list of the 2018 presenters.
THE MINOR CINEMAS: NEWSREELS
Ben Truwe, on A. C. Allen (1875-1972)
When A. C. Allen arrived in Medford in 1904, he was not a filmmaker. In 1915, he brought his first film, Grace’s Visit To The Rogue River Valley, to the Panama–Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco.
Ben Truwe researches Southern Oregon history, including its cultural history, and is on the board of Southern Oregon Historical Society and on the board of Oregon Cartoon Institute. His 2013 Oregon Cartoon Institute lecture, “More About Goofy: Pinto Colvig, Oregon Animation Pioneer”, was presented in partnership with ASIFA. He spoke about Pinto Colvig at the 2015 Oregon Film History Invitational, and at SOHS in October 2016.
Worth Mathewson, on William L. Finley (1876 – 1952)
William L. Finley, the first Oregon independent writer-director-producer to receive international distribution, sold newsreels to Pathé. He wore other hats as well – Larry Lipin wrote about Finley’s Good Roads advocacy (work he shared with A. C. Allen) in Oregon Historical Quarterly.
Worth Mathewson is the author of William L. Finley: Pioneer Wildlife Photographer, published by Oregon State University Press in 1986.
Ellen Thomas/on Oregon’s earliest independent filmmakers and their legacies
Portland’s appeal as a commercial film center began in the early 20th century when the city’s rail connections, varied scenery, robust theatre community and other resources combined to launch careers for local filmmakers and develop audiences for locally made films. What role did newsreel filmmaking in particular have in this setting, and how did those who made them shape the industry going forward?
Ellen Thomas published “‘Scooping the Local Field’: Oregon’s Newsreel Industry, 1911-1933” in the Fall 1989 Oregon Historical Quarterly. Her masters thesis at the UO, Commercial motion picture production in Portland, Oregon, 1910-1928, inspired other articles about early Oregon film for OUR TOWN, OREGON SCREEN MONTHLY and other publications. She is the director of education at Northwest Film Center.
THE MINOR CINEMAS: HOME MOVIES
Monte Wolverton, on Basil Wolverton (1909 – 1978)
Basil Wolverton grew up with the movies. In home movies made after he had achieved national success as a print cartoonist, he paid homage to the silent comedy he saw in his youth. Born in Central Point, Oregon, Basil Wolverton grew up in Vancouver, Washington.
Monte Wolverton is an artist, painter, sculptor and print cartoonist. He advised the 2014 Fantagraphics biography of his father, Creeping Death from Neptune: The Life and Comics of Basil Wolverton, and the 2016 Oregon Historical Society exhibit Comic City USA.
THE MINOR CINEMAS: INDUSTRIAL FILMS
Sheldon Renan, on Douglas Engelbart (1925 – 2013)
On December 9, 1968, Douglas Engelbart gave a demonstration of interlinked personal computers to the Association for Computing Machinery/Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers in San Francisco. The demonstration, videotaped by a young technophile named Stewart Brand, became known as THE MOTHER OF ALL DEMOS because of the shockingly huge number of innovations unveiled within it. Engelbart graduated from Franklin High School in Portland in 1943.
Sheldon Renan’s An Introduction To The American Underground Film, published in 1967, influenced generations of filmmakers. He continues to write and speak about the intersection of art and technology. He grew up watching movies at the Blue Mouse in downtown Portland.
THE MINOR CINEMAS: EXPERIMENTAL ANIMATION
Dennis Nyback & Anne Richardson, on Will Vinton
Will Vinton transformed Oregon film history when, after winning a 1975 Oscar for the animated short CLOSED MONDAYS, an honor shared with co-creator Bob Gardiner, he returned to Portland to open his own studio. Hundreds of Oregon artists, animators and non-animators alike, were inspired by Vinton’s independence and success.
Dennis Nyback will give a rapid fire tour of downtown Portland theater history, explaining how and why CLOSED MONDAYS came to be discovered in a tiny art house theater on SW Taylor. Anne Richardson will discuss the way a key assist from a vestigial remnant of Portland’s silent era filmmaking infrastructure supported Will Vinton’s emergence as an independent film entrepreneur.
Will Vinton will join us.
Randy Finley, the Seattle based independent distributor who took CLOSED MONDAYS to Los Angeles for its qualifying run, will join us as well.
During this fast paced day of film history immersion, we take time out to salute our heroes.
Last year, film preservationist Gary Lacher presented the 2017 Elmer Buehler Award to Oregon Historical Society film archivist Michele Kribs. This year, Michele will make the presentation to the 2018 award winner, Sheldon Renan.
William L. Finley, in Alaska
Oregon Cartoon Institute salutes our 2018 partner, UO Libraries. Thank you, Elizabeth Peterson.
Oregon Cartoon Institute salutes our sponsor Oregon Film. Thank you, Tim Williams.
Oregon Cartoon Institute salutes our sponsor Oregon Film Museum. Thank you, Mac Burns.
Oregon Cartoon Institute salutes our sponsor Dark Horse. Thank you, Mike Richardson.
Oregon Cartoon Institute salutes our sponsor James Blue Alliance. Thank you, Richard Blue & Dan Blue.
The fourth annual Oregon Film History Conference was made a success by the following participants:
Carl Abbott, PSU/emeritus
Gwen Asbury, City of Portland, Archives
Bill Baars, Lake Oswego Public Library
Devin Busby, Portland City Archives
Mac Burns, Oregon Film Museum
E. J. Carter, Lewis and Clark, Special Collections
David Chelsea, artist
Patricia Clark-Finley, artist
Hector Cobb, Portland Public Schools
Laurence Cotton, writer-producer
Hannah Crumme, Lewis and Clark, Special Collections
Ira Deutchman, Columbia University
Rich Dubnow, Image3D
Bill Failing, Oregon Historical Society
Randy Finley, Seven Gables Theaters
Mary K. Gallagher, Benton County Historical Society
Fellene Gaylord, Clark College
Kohel Haver, Swider/Haver
Eric Hillerns, Design Week
Brooke Jacobson, Northwest Film Center co-founder
Ron Kramer, author
Michele Kribs, Oregon Historical Society
Gary Lacher, Movie Preservation, Inc.
Brian Lord, Portland Film Office/Prosper Portland
Christopher Lucas, Southern Oregon University
Roberta Margolis, photographer
Worth Mathewson, author
Teresa McQuisten, Eltrym Theater
Nancy Niland, Oswego Heritage Council
Phil Oppenheim, Scripps TV/Panopticon Communication
Erik Palmer, Southern Oregon University
Elizabeth Peterson, University of Oregon/Curator of Moving Images
Heather Petrocelli, Manchester Metropolitan University
Ben Popp, Northwest Film Center
Sheldon Renan, independent scholar
Brad Robison, Jacknife-Zion-Horseheaven Historical Society
Hunter Shobe, Portland State University
Larry Telles, Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
Ned Thanhouser, Thanhouser Company Film Preservation, Inc.
Ellen Thomas, Northwest Film Center
Ben Truwe, Southern Oregon Historical Society
Will Vinton, filmmaker
Tim Williams, Oregon Film
Monte Wolverton, artist
Precious Yamaguchi, Southern Oregon University
2017 Invitational/May 5, 2017
Ken Kesey, camera. Bill Murray, sound.
On Friday, May 5, 2017, Oregon Cartoon Institute presents the third annual one day Oregon film history conference.
James Blue shooting VOUS N’AVEZ RIEN CONTRE LA JEUNESSE (1958) in Paris
Ronald Kramer/KGW Hoot Owls (1923-1933)
Mel Blanc was a member of this wildly improvisational Jazz Age radio show, beloved by hundreds of thousands of listeners. In this (staged) publicity shot, the KGW Hoot Owls are being rounded up by the Portland police.
Ronald Kramer is the author of Pioneer Mikes: A History of Radio and Television in Oregon. He served as Executive Director of Jefferson Public Radio in Southern Oregon from 1974 to 2012 while also consulting for the Metropolitan Opera International Radio Network, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other organizations.
Elizabeth Peterson/Lester Beck, UO’30
In 1947, Lester Beck made HUMAN GROWTH, the best middle school sex education film the world had ever seen. From this unlikely beginning, he became the head of the film department at USC in 1950. He brought Andries Deinum (1918-1995), future founder of PSU’s Center For The Moving Image, to Portland in 1957.
Elizabeth Peterson is Humanities Librarian and Curator of Moving Images in University of Oregon’s Knight Library. With co-author Michael Aronson, she published “No Birds, No Bees, No Moralizing: Lester F. Beck, Progressive Educational Filmmaker” in The Moving Image 13.1 (2014).
Gretchen Harmon/William B. Gruber, inventor of Viewmaster
William B. Gruber arrived in Portland from Bavaria in 1924. In 1939, he invented a handheld stereoscopic viewer which sold by the millions. Both the viewers and the reels were manufactured in Portland, providing work for Norm Dimick‘s processing lab, among many other ripple effects, both economic and cultural.
Gretchen Harmon, the author of View Master: The Biography of William B. Gruber, is a Portland native and the youngest daughter of William B. Gruber.
David Chelsea/At the Scribe (1972-1978)
Matt Groening, Bill Plympton, Jim Blashfield, Will Vinton and Gus Van Sant read the Portland Scribe. David Chelsea illustrated it.
David Chelsea is the author of the graphic novels David Chelsea In Love andWelcome To The Zone, and the how-to books Perspective! For Comic Book Artists and Extreme Perspective! For Artists. He is one of the producers of 24 HOUR COMIC, a 2017 documentary in which he also appears.
Julie Perini/Using OHS Moving Image Archives
Lew Cook (1909-1983), one of Portland’s earliest film entrepreneurs, founded the Moving Image Archive at Oregon Historical Society. In 2015, co-directors Julie Perini, Erin Yanke and Jodi Darby used the OHS archive to source rare footage documenting Portland’s history of protest. “Utilizing meditative footage taken at sites of police violence, experimental filmmaking techniques, and archival newsreel, ARRESTING POWER creates a space for understanding the impacts of police violence and imagining a world without police.”
Julie Perini makes videos, films, installations, photographs and other objects, site-specific projects, essays and manifestoes, events and performances, and educational situations. She has an MFA from the Department of Media Study at the University at Buffalo, and teaches at PSU.
David Cress/MHCC film school
From 1988 to 1995, under the leadership of Jack Schommer, Mount Hood Community College offered what might have been the only college degree program focused on Public, Educational & Government/Community Television. As part of a Portland metro area franchise, MHCC received a large grant to set up and sustain a community television training curriculum centered around cable access television and community media. One of its graduates is David Cress.
David Cress is known for producing the hit comedy show Portlandia for which he was nominated for an Emmy in 2015. Other awards include work recognized by Peabody, Cannes, Clio, CA, and One Show, as well as Sundance Film Festival and SXSW Film Festival. He is the president of OMPA (Oregon Media Production Association).
Admission is by invitation. Seating is limited.
Contact me if you feel you have been left off the invitation list by mistake.
Oregon Cartoon Institute was founded to raise awareness of Oregon’s rich film, animation, and cartooning history. It has no brick and mortar presence, and always partners with organizations and institutions which do.
This year the Oregon Film History Invitational receives support from Oregon Film, aka the Governor’s Office of Film and Television. Thank you, Tim Williams!
This year the Oregon Film History Invitational receives support from Oregon Film Museum. Thank you, Mac Burns!
Video projector donated by Picture This Production Services & Stage. Thank you, Tom McFadden, for arranging this.
Thank you in advance to all our presenters!
Elmer Buehler (1911-2010), the BPA employee who chauffeured Woody Guthrie during his month of commissioned songwriting, and who later rescued BPA films from destruction. Thank you, Libby Burke, for the photo.
The third Oregon Film History Invitational was made a success by the following presenters and participants:
Carl Abbott, historian
Libby Burke, BPA
John Concillo, OCHC
David Cress, producer
John Dennis, photographer
Milan Erceg, filmmaker
Larry Fong, curator/arts advocate
Kohel Haver, Swider Haver
David Hedberg, PSU
Michael Huntsberger, Linfield College
Brooke Jacobson, co-founder NWFC
Jody Jorgenson, filmmaker
Ronald Kramer, radio historian
Michele Kribs, OHS
Gary Lacher, film preservationist
Tom McFadden, Oregon Film Museum
Frann Michel, Willamette University
Dennis Nyback, film archivist
Julie Perini, PSU
Elizabeth Peterson, UO
Heather Petrocelli, film historian
Sheldon Renan, writer/theorist
Anne Richardson, OCI
Brad Robison, systems designer
Joe Sacco, graphic journalist
Hunter Shobe, PSU
Janice Shokrian, OMPA
Eric Slade, OPB
Brad Studstrup, filmmaker
Larry Telles, Niles Film Museum
Ned Thanhauser, film preservationist
John Urang, Marylhurst University
Katherine Wilson, producer
Precious Yamaguchi, SOU
2016 Invitational/May 13, 2016
Helen Gibson in Hazards Of Helen (1915-1917)
Three examples, among many others: Dark Horse founder Mike Richardson, twelve time Emmy award winner Matt Groening, and two time Oscar nominee Bill Plympton. All three artist-entrepreneurs move between film and print cartooning/comics, and are part of the history covered in Oregon Historical Society’s upcoming exhibit, Comics City, USA, in 2016.
On Friday, May 13, 2016, Oregon Movies, A to Z presents the second annual one day Oregon film history conference.
The conference is designed to showcase the complexity and diversity of Oregon film history for educators, historians, and museum professionals.
Larry Telles/Ranch Girl On A Rampage: Helen Gibson, Hollywood’s first professional stuntwoman, performs in the 1913 Pendleton Round Up.
Writer, producer and film historian, Larry is one of the founding members of the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum in Niles, California. He is the author of Helen Gibson: Silent Serial Queen, and serves on the board of Film Alliance Northwest.
Dennis Nyback/B. F. Shearer & Portland’s Film Row. Hollywood’s distribution infrastructure on NW 19th, which supported an analog media empire, includes a perfectly miniaturized showcase theater designed by Seattle based B. F. Shearer.
Dennis Nyback advocated for the preservation of the Seattle Film Building in 1990. His chapter, Art and Grind in Seattle, appears in From The Arthouse To The Grindhouse: Highbrow And Lowbrow Transgression In Cinema’s First Century from Scarecrow Press. Master projectionist and film archivist, he is co-founder of Oregon Cartoon Institute.
Patrick Rosenkranz/Carl Barks: The Oregon comic book auteur who invented Uncle Scrooge McDuck and inspired Robert Crumb.
One of the premier scholars of the underground comics movement of the 1960s and 1970s, Patrick Rosenkranz has been writing about comics since 1969. His Rebel Visions: The Underground Comix Revolution 1963-1975, chronicles the inception and development of the artistic revolution that changed comics forever.
Libby Burke, librarian & archivist/Citizen Kahn: Stephen B. Kahn at BPA.
Woody Guthrie recorded “Roll On, Columbia, Roll On” for the first time in NE Portland, just blocks from where Libby Burke supervised the restoration of the Stephen B. Kahn film (“The Columbia”) for which it was commissioned. Libby Burke, MLIS, CA, came to the Bonneville Power Administration Library from the Lyman Museum and Mission House in Hilo, Hawai’i, where she participated in the pilot project for “’Ulu’ulu: The Henry Ku’ualoha Giugni Moving Image Archive of Hawai’i.”
Lunch – on your own (Alberta is one block away)
Harry Dawson will speak about his decades long collaboration with artist Bill Viola.
Harry Dawson attended the Pacific Northwest’s first film school, PSU’s Center For The Moving Image (1969-1981). His credits as director and cinematographer include National Geographic Explorer, The Guggenheim, NBC, Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Paris Opera, National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame,Leverage, MOMA, Discovery Channel, The Whitney, The Plains Indian Museum, TNT, The Getty Villa, Tate Modern, PBS, Grimm, National Portrait Gallery, Twilight. From McMinnville.
Richard Blue gives an update on the international search for the lost negative of James Blue’s THE OLIVE TREES OF JUSTICE (1962).
Like his older brother James Blue (1930-1980), Richard spent much of his life in working outside the USA. He worked in Eqypt, India and Bangkok, first as a political scientist for USAID and later as an officer for the US Foreign Service, retiring as Senior Foreign Service Minister Counselor. He founded the James Blue Alliance in 2013. James Blue, Oregon’s first Oscar nominated director, made films in India, Africa, and South America. A member of the founding faculty of AFI, James Blue was the founding director of Rice Media Center in Houston. Both Blues graduated from Jefferson High School. From Portland.
Mike Richardson will tell us about the transition he made from publisher to producer with DR. GIGGLES in 1992.
Graduating from PSU with a degree in art, Mike Richardson always knew he wanted to make movies. He founded Dark Horse Comics in 1986, and in 1992 made the move from the page to the screen by co-producing a low budget thriller, DR GIGGLES, in Portland. Dark Horse Comics was now Dark Horse Entertainment. In 1994, he was an executive producer on THE MASK, starring Jim Carrey and Cameron Diaz, and based on characters he had created in 1985. A steady stream of comics, films, comics based on films, and films based on comics, followed. In 2004, HELLBOY consolidated his place on Hollywood’s A list. From Milwaukie.
Mike Richardson’s next film, THE LEGEND OF TARZAN, opens on July 1, 2016.
We will limit the length of each presentation to leave lots of time for Q & A and discussion.
The day will be a whirlwind of information, designed to encourage open ended conversation, interdisciplinary engagement and professional networking.
It is by invitation only.
Seating is limited.
The second annual Oregon Film History Invitational is brought to you by Oregon Movies, A to Z, a project of Oregon Cartoon Institute, which in turn is fiscally sponsored by Oregon Cultural Heritage Commission, a 501 c3 non profit organization.
This year we also receive support from Oregon Film, aka the Governor’s Office of Film and Television. Thank you, Tim Williams!
Oregon Cartoon Institute/Oregon Movies, A to Z was founded to raise awareness of Oregon’s rich film, animation, and cartooning history. It has no brick and mortar presence, and always partners with organizations and institutions which do.
The second one day Oregon film history conference was made a success by the following presenters and participants.
Richard Blue, James Blue Alliance
Libby Burke, Bonneville Power Administration
John Concillo, Oregon Cultural Heritage Commission
Harry Dawson, filmmaker
Damon Eckhoff, artist/UX designer
Michael Friend, Columbia Gorge Discovery Center
Laurie Gabriel, filmmaker
Gretchen Gruber, writer
Abigail Howard, Bonneville Power Admistration
Brooke Jacobson, educator
Lois Leonard, filmmaker/historian
Ross Lienhart, PSU Foundation
Matt McCormick, Portland State University
Zach Margolis, animator
Frann Michel, Willamette
Marc Mohan, Oregonian/Oregon Arts Watch
Karen Munro, University of Oregon
Dennis Nyback, Oregon Cartoon Institute
Phil Oppenheim, Lionsgate/Comic Con
John Patterson, Willamette
Patrick Rosenkranz, writer/historian
Charlotte Rubin, Oregon Cultural Heritage Commission
Kaye Silver, Bonneville Power Administration
Khris Soden, artist
Larry Telles, writer/historian
Andreas Wallach, filmmaker
Tim Williams, Film Oregon
Sheldon Renan, Pacific Film Archives 1970
On May 8, 2015, Oregon Movies, A to Z is holding a one day Oregon film history conference specifically designed for educators, historians and museum professionals.
The conference is very low key and conversational. The point is just for people to hear about the wide variety of work being done.
Here is the list of presenters.
The day is split into two halves: Silent Era in the morning/Sound Era in the afternoon.
Steve Stone & Gary Lacher, authors of Theatres of Portland
Electrified, movie mad Portland: Mapping the 1910’s/1920’s streetcar/movie theater infrastructure
Gus Frederick, Homer Davenport Project
The political connections ofOregon’s first cartooning superstar, Homer Davenport, contradict his self description as “country boy”
Voice artist Pinto Colvig, one of Oregon’s earliest pop culture practitioners, directed an early feature length animated film (now lost, save a handful of archived 35mm frames), in San Francisco in 1916
Walt Dimick, filmmaker
Second generation filmmaker/inventor Walt Dimick describes the business strategy of Norm Dimick, one of Portland’s first full time film entrepreneurs.
Sound Era
Dennis Nyback, Dennis Nyback Film Archive
George Olsen, Del Porter, Louis Kaufman, Mel Blanc, Phil Moore (pictured above), Johnnie Ray, Jane Powell: Portland talent hits sound era Hollywood
Anne Richardson, Oregon Movies, A to Z
James Ivory & James Blue: the Third World debuts of Oregon’s first sound era directors
Sheldon Renan & Brooke Jacobson, filmmakers/educators (the above photo is of Brooke Jacobson and Bob Summers, found on Heather Petrocelli’s wonderful @ReelPDX)
Portland’s film community in 1970-71: The birth of Northwest Film Study Center
Richard Blakeslee & Tom Chamberlin, filmmakers
Teknifilm Lab nurtures the return of Portland independent film
It will be a whirlwind of information, but that would be the point. To bring everybody up to speed with each other’s work (in a rough way) within one day.
The conference is by invitation. It is designed for educators, historians and museum professionals.
Dennis Nyback, co-founder of Oregon Cartoon Institute, will show a Portland film so rare that when we contacted the people who made it, they said it didn’t exist.
This conference was inspired by the deluge of new information unleashed during the recent Mid Century Oregon Genius screening series which was supported by Kinsman Foundation and Miller Foundation, and fiscally sponsored by Oregon Cultural Heritage Commission.
The first one day Oregon film history conference was made a success by the following presenters and participants.
Laura Berg, writer-editor
Richard Blakeslee, filmmaker
Richard Blue, James and Richard Blue Foundation
Bill Bowling, film locations consultant, founder of the Deinum Prize
David Bryant, filmmaker
Libby Burke, Bonneville Power Administration Archives
Tom Chamberlin, filmmaker
Laurence Cotton, writer-filmmaker
James Fox, UO Knight Library
Jerry Ketel, Leopold Ketel
Taz Loomans, Blooming Rock
David Milholland, Oregon Cultural Heritage Commission
Dennis Nyback, independent archivist
Elizabeth Peterson, UO Knight Library
Ingrid Renan, Exploding Green
Sheldon Renan, writer
Anne Richardson, Oregon Cartoon Institute/Oregon Movies, A to Z
Patrick Rosenkranz, author/historian
Jennifer Stoots, art historian/appraiser
Steve Stone, historian
Randall Stuart, Cerimon House
Eric Underwood, City of Oregon City
Kate Wagle, School of Architecture and Allied Arts, UO
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Any divorce in which the spouse who wants to split up does not have to accuse the other of wrongdoing, but can simply state that the couple no longer gets along... (more...)
Any divorce in which the spouse who wants to split up does not have to accuse the other of wrongdoing, but can simply state that the couple no longer gets along. Until no-fault divorce arrived in the 1970s, the only way a person could get a divorce was to prove that the other spouse was at fault for the marriage not working. No-fault divorces are usually granted for reasons such as incompatibility, irreconcilable differences, or irretrievable or irremediable breakdown of the marriage. Also, some states allow incurable insanity as a basis for a no-fault divorce. Compare fault divorce.
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A court procedure by which an adult becomes the legal parent of someone who is not his or her biological child. Adoption creates a parent-child relationship recognized for all legal purposes -- including child support obligations, inheritance rights and custody.
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A child placed by a government agency or a court in the care of someone other than his or her natural parents. Foster children may be removed from their family home because of parental abuse or neglect. Occasionally, parents voluntarily place their children in foster care. See foster care.
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A doctrine that grants the spouse least at fault a divorce when both spouses have shown grounds for divorce. It is a response to an old common-law rule that pre... (more...)
A doctrine that grants the spouse least at fault a divorce when both spouses have shown grounds for divorce. It is a response to an old common-law rule that prevented a divorce when both spouses were at fault.
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A legal principle, followed by most states, under which assets and earnings acquired during marriage are divided equitably (fairly) at divorce. In theory, equitable means equal, but in practice it often means that the higher wage earner gets two-thirds to the lower wage earner's one-third. If a spouse obtains a fault divorce, the 'guilty' spouse may receive less than his equitable share upon divorce.
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Secret cooperation between two people in order to fool another. Collusion was often practiced by couples before no-fault divorce in order to make up a grounds for divorce (such as adultery). By fabricating a permitted reason for divorce, colluding couples hoped to trick a judge into granting their freedom from the marriage. But a spouse accused of wrongdoing who later changed his or her mind about the divorce could expose the collusion to prevent the divorce from going through.
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A type of adoption used by agencies to keep a child out of foster care during the adoption process. The child is placed with the adopting parents before the birthmother has legally given up her rights to raise the child. If she then decides not to relinquish her rights, the adopting parents must give the child back. This is a risk for the adopting parents, who may lose a child to whom they've become attached.
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The voluntary abandonment of one spouse by the other, without the abandoned spouse's consent. Commonly, desertion occurs when a spouse leaves the marital home for a specified length of time. Desertion is a grounds for divorce in states with fault divorce.
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Unbeatens, Top 25 Teams Highlight Weekend’s CFB Coverage On ESPN Family Of Networks
This weekend is going to be another busy one for college football fans. ESPN’s college football coverage this weekend includes matchups between nine undefeated teams and thirteen of the nation’s Top Twenty-Five ranked teams. It’s all capped off with an ESPN doubleheader this Saturday, October 12th. The first game on the network’s doubleheader schedule will see unbeaten #18 Michigan taking on Big Ten rival Penn State. That game is scheduled for 5pm ET. The second game of the night will see #9 Texas A&M hitting the road to take on Ole Miss at 8:30pm ET. Texas A&M has only one loss so far on the season.
Saturday’s extensive college football schedule kicks off on ABC at high noon with the annual Red River Rivalry between the Longhorns of Texas and the Sooners of #12 Oklahoma. Brent Musburger will have the call on the game. He will be joined by Todd Blackledge and Heather Cox. Over on ESPN, the Bulldogs of #7 Georgia will host the undefeated #25 University of Missouri Tigers. Dave Pasch will have the call on the game. He will be joined by Brian Griese and Tom Luginbill. Georgia’s only loss so far on the season has come at the hands of the Clemson Tigers.
ESPN and ABC’s coverage is just part of what the ESPN family of networks has to offer this weekend. Thursday night, unbeaten #8 Louisville will take on Rutgers, which has only one loss on the season so far in an American Athletic Conference match. The game is scheduled to air on ESPN Thursday night, October 10th at 7:30pm.
ABC will air two games in a reverse-mirror with ESPN2 at 3:30pm, the first pitting undefeated #3 Clemson against the Eagles of Boston College. #19 Northwestern will take on the Wisconsin Badgers in the second of ABC’s games.
If Saturday’s main college football coverage isn’t enough for fans, then Saturday night’s doubleheader on ESPN2 is sure to keep fans happy. #1 Alabama is scheduled to take on Kentucky at 7pm with #11 UCLA following at 10:30pm ET against California.
Over on ESPNU on Saturday, Pitt will be on the road against #24 Virginia Tech in an ACC Coastal Division matchup. Both teams have only one loss. That game is scheduled for a 12pm ET start time.
Fans with ESPN3 will get to see undefeated #23 Northern Illinois taking on Akron at 5pm ET. And on ESPNEWS, unbeaten Houston will face off against Memphis in a battle of the big cats. A complete schedule of this week’s college football coverage across the ESPN family of networks is available below.
ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN3, ESPNEWS, Longhorn Network and ESPN Radio Schedule
Date Time (ET) Matchup/Commentator Network
Thu, Oct 10 7:30 p.m. Rutgers at No. 8 Louisville
Rece Davis, Jesse Palmer, David Pollack & Samantha Ponder ESPN
South Carolina State at North Carolina Central
Mark Neely & Jay Walker ESPNU
Valdosta State at West Alabama ESPN3
10:30 p.m. Arizona at USC
Bill Rosinski, David Norrie & Joe Schad ESPN Radio
Fri, Oct 11 8:30 p.m. Temple at Cincinnati
Carter Blackburn, Danny Kanell & Allison Williams ESPN or ESPN2
Sat, Oct 12 Noon No. 12 Oklahoma vs. Texas (from Dallas)
Brent Musburger, Todd Blackledge & Heather Cox ABC
No. 25 Missouri at No. 7 Georgia
Dave Pasch, Brian Griese & Tom Luginbill ESPN
Indiana at Michigan State
Beth Mowins, Joey Galloway & Paul Carcaterra ESPN2
Pitt at No. 24 Virginia Tech
Tom Hart & John Congemi ESPNU
Memphis at Houston (from BBVA Compass Stadium)
Paul Loeffler & John Bunting ESPNEWS
South Florida at Connecticut
Eamon McAnaney, Anthony Becht & Brooke Weisbrod ESPN3 * & RSN
12:21 p.m. No. 14 South Carolina at Arkansas
Dave Neal, Andre Ware & Cara Capuano ESPN3 * & SEC TV
12:30 p.m. Navy at Duke ESPN3 * & RSN
2 p.m. Buffalo at Western Michigan
Dan Gutowsky & Rocky Boiman ESPN3
Western Carolina at Auburn ESPN3 *
Central Michigan at Ohio ESPN3 *
Missouri State at North Dakota State ESPN3 *
3 p.m. Kent State at Ball State
Jim Barbar & Mark Herrmann ESPN3
Miami (Ohio) at Massachusetts
Bob Picozzi & KC Keeler ESPN3
3:30 p.m. No. 19 Northwestern at Wisconsin
TV: Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman & Shannon Spake
Radio: Bill Rosinski, David Norrie & Joe Schad ABC & ESPN2 ** & ESPN Radio
Boston College at No. 3 Clemson
Bob Wischusen, Rod Gilmore & Quint Kessenich ABC & ESPN2 **
Virginia at Maryland
Anish Shroff & Kelly Stouffer ESPNU
Syracuse at NC State ESPN3 * & RSN
Troy at Georgia State ESPN3 * & RSN
4 p.m. South Dakota State at Western Illinois ESPN3 *
Northwestern State at Nicholls State ESPN3 *
5 p.m. No. 18 Michigan at Penn State
Joe Tessitore, Matt Millen & Maria Taylor ESPN
Akron at No. 23 Northern Illinois
Shawn Kenney & Bob Chmeil ESPN3
6 p.m. Gardner-Webb at Coastal Carolina ESPN3 *
Furman at Tennessee-Chattanooga ESPN3 *
7 p.m. No. 1 Alabama at Kentucky
Mark Jones, Brock Huard & Lewis Johnson ESPN2
Georgia Tech at BYU
Clay Matvick, Matt Stinchcomb & Dawn Davenport ESPNU
Louisiana-Monroe at Texas State
Andrew Monaco & Kevin O’Connell Longhorn Network
Idaho at Arkansas State
Brock Bowling & Warrick Dunn ESPN3
Bowling Green at Mississippi State ESPN3 * & RSN
Illinois State at Youngstown State ESPN3 *
8 p.m. Stephen F. Austin at Southeastern Louisiana ESPN3 *
8:30 p.m. No. 9 Texas A&M at Ole Miss
Brad Nessler, Kirk Herbstreit & Holly Rowe ESPN
10:30 p.m. California at No. 11 UCLA
Mike Patrick, Ed Cunningham & Jeannine Edwards ESPN2
Oregon State at Washington State
Joe Davis & Jay Walker ESPNU
Tue, Oct 15 8 p.m. Louisiana-Lafayette at Western Kentucky ESPN2
* Local blackout may apply
** Reverse mirror in which ESPN2 will regionalize two games on ABC to markets not receiving the telecast
All of the games scheduled for this weekend can be viewed both on TV and online at WatchESPN.com and the WatchESPN app on all mobile internet outlets. Xbox owners can access all games through ESPN as long as they have Gold membership. And Apple TV subscribers can get video through affiliated subscription services.
ESPN Goal Line network will have unlimited live cut-ins and highlights from a number of the weekend’s top college football games beginning Saturday at noon. ESPN Goal Line is available to customers of Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks, Cox, Cablevision, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast, and Midcontinent Communications.
More information on this weekend’s college football coverage across the ESPN family of networks is available online at http://www.facebook.com/CFBonESPN and http://espn.go.com/ncf/index. To keep up with the latest sports and entertainment news and reviews, go online to http://www.facebook.com/philspicks and “Like” it. Fans can always keep up with the latest sports and entertainment news and reviews in the Phil’s Picks blog at https://philspicks.wordpress.com.
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How biology creates networks that are cheap, robust, and efficient
by Erica K. Brockmeier, University of Pennsylvania
No two leaves share the same exact vessel patterns, yet each has a consistently structured network that allows water and nutrients to be transported across its surface. Insights from physics show how vascular networks like these can evolve into a wide array of shapes and structures from a single starting point. Credit: University of Pennsylvania
From veins that deliver oxygen to tissues to xylem that send water into stems and leaves, vascular networks are a crucial component of life. In biology, there is a wide range of unique patterns, like the individualized structures found on leaves, along with many conserved structures, such as named arteries and veins in the human body. These two observations led scientists to think that vascular networks evolved from a common design, but how, exactly, could nature create so many complex structures from a single starting point?
A new study shows how a wide variety of vascular networks can be created by changing only a small number of a network's attributes. Published in Physical Review Letters, the work of two physicists, former Penn postdoc Henrik Ronellenfitsch and professor Eleni Katifori, shows that vascular networks evolve through a tradeoff between how well the network can transport fluid, a network's "cost," or how many cells it takes to build the network, and its robustness, or how well the system works if part of the structure is damaged.
This research builds off Katifori and Ronellenfitsch's previous work on "adaptation equations," mathematical models of systems that are good at a specific function, such as moving fluid. In this study, they wanted to see if their adaptation equation could get vascular networks to "self-organize" into the most efficient structure possible.
To test their idea, the researchers applied their adaptation equation on a large collection of simulated vascular networks to see what combinations of attributes could be changed to create new structures. Ronellenfitsch then took the resulting networks and applied a mathematical tool, one commonly used in economics and finance, to compare the efficiency of different network designs.
When researchers want to analyze the costs and benefits of different trade-offs, they rely on a concept known as Pareto efficiency. As an example, in renovating a house with new insulation under a limited budget, one can either spend a lot of money and have a house that is well-insulated, or spend less money and do little to improve the insulation. The most efficient set of options, on the spectrum of low to high cost and from few to many renovations in the illustrative example, is known as the Pareto frontier. Using this approach, Ronellenfitsch was able to see which attributes were the most important to create efficient vascular networks. "The networks that we identify are those where you cannot improve any of these requirements without getting worse at one of the others," he says.
Example networks that start with one fluid inlet at the center. Every node, or branch from the center, is a fluid outlet, and each node needs the same amount of fluid. On the left (reticulated archetype) are networks that are very robust but, because of their loopy structure, are very costly to make. On the right (tree archetype) are networks that are less robust, because they lack redundancy and can fail if one branch is broken, but are easier to make. Credit: Eleni Katifori and Henrik Ronellenfitsch
The researchers found that vascular network efficiency was driven by how robust the network was to damage and how "expensive" it was to build. Across a spectrum of changes to these two attributes, researchers could create a wide variety of structures from intricately interwoven networks that were robust against damage to simpler designs that wouldn't stand up to breakage.
But how does nature know how to balance cost with robustness? By simulating fluctuations, or changes in the average amount of fluid that moved through parts of the network, they found that changes in flow rates impact whether a network should be robust or not. "If you want something that is cheap but not robust, you'd better not have a lot of fluctuations," says Katifori.
In the near future, Katifori's lab will compare their models with data on vessel networks in plants. "A cursory look seems to confirm that the types of networks in the simulations more or less exist in the real world, but we haven't quantified that in explicitly. It's difficult to explore them quantitatively in a controlled fashion because if you try to disrupt fluctuation, you disrupt so many other things," she says.
Beyond its implications in biology and evolution, this theory could also prove useful in designing engineered networks such as power grids. "You would expect power grids to follow similar principles; you would want the power grid to be cheap but also robust against outages, so that you don't get blackouts, and efficient at transporting power," says Ronellenfitsch.
It's also another example of how ideas on efficiency and resource allocation, which are typically linked to applied fields like economics and finance, also connect to evolution and biology. "Biology might have to solve the same problem regardless of the organism," Katifori says, "and that problem is making a network that is good at something particular. Exactly how biology implements that rule is beyond our purview, but we believe that biology has found a universal way to solve the same problem by implementing it differently."
Study finds straightforward way to model growth of vein networks
More information: Henrik Ronellenfitsch et al. Phenotypes of Vascular Flow Networks, Physical Review Letters (2019). DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.123.248101
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This week, the BBC reported that gene therapy may become available on the NHS for those with visual impairments. With a commercial price of £613,410 per person, the NHS have managed to come to an agreement with global drug company Novartis over treatment with voretigene neparvovec (commercially known as Luxturna) and it is expected that treatment will be available from January 2020.
Let’s go through the main points:
Eligibility for the treatment is very specific – Voretigene neparvovec is targeted at those with inherited retinal dystrophies due to a mutation in the RPE65 gene, which aids the production of proteins vital to normal vision. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) estimate that approximately 86 people in England will be eligible.
Voretigene neparvovec aims to stabilise vision and prevent further sight loss – Unfortunately the treatment does not aim to restore vision that has already been lost.
Location may be important – NICE lists NHS England as the only NHS consultee for the proposed treatment. Furthermore, in reports, quotes from the NHS have come from Simon Stevens, the CEO of NHS England. This could suggest that the treatment will only be available to those living in England and Wales (who are legally obliged to fund NICE guidance). Those with the condition in Scotland and Northern Ireland will have to wait on separate decisions to be made. Additionally, according to a statement by NHS England, the treatment will initially be rolled out in three national specialist centres across the UK. Making it available to other hospitals later is an option and not mandatory.
Injections in the eye – The treatment is administered by a one-time injection under the retina of each eye. Normally, one eye will be treated first, with the other treated after at least 6 days. The injections aim to introduce a healthy version of the RPE65 gene which can then help production of the protein needed for normal vision.
Long-term effects are unclear – Studies have shown shorter term benefits (3 to 4 years) but longer term effects are uncertain. However, clinical experts feel that there is a “biological rationale” for the effects of the treatment to remain.
There are side effects – As with most treatments, there are potential side effects and these can be found on Luxturna’s website. Some of the more serious ones include eye infections, permanent decline in visual acuity or sharpness of central vision, as well as further sight loss due to various potential changes to the eye.
Not set in stone – This treatment is still currently in progress with final evaluation determination expected to conclude by 20th September 2019. It is still a possibility (admittedly a minute one) that the availability of Luxturna could be delayed. However, the NICE guidance is expected to be published on the 9th October 2019, which then gives NHS England three months to make it available “as an option”.
Please see the NICE website for full details and status of the treatment.
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New Time presents a groundbreaking “First Person Immersive” (FPI) audio drama for our times. “Calais 2037” centres on Marsha Everlyn (Tanya Fear), top advisor to Joan Harrison (Jenny Agutter), the leader of His Majesty’s Official Opposition, currently living in exile with the rest of her party on the shores of Europe State. With more and more English political refugees arriving off the ferry every day, and with the arrival in Calais of Felix Harrison (Harry Lloyd), Joan Harrison’s demagogic son, both Marsha and the party at large find themselves caught between country and conscience in a high stakes game of love, loyalty, deception and betrayal.
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Biden Holds Huge Financial Edge on Trump
“Joe Biden’s campaign said that it entered September with $466 million in the bank together with the Democratic Party, providing Mr. Biden a vast financial advantage of about $141 million over President Trump heading into the intense final stretch of the campaign,” the New York Times reports.
“The money edge is a complete reversal from this spring, when Mr. Biden emerged as the Democratic nominee and was $187 million behind Mr. Trump, who began raising money for his re-election shortly after he was inaugurated in 2017. But the combination of slower spending by Mr. Biden’s campaign in the spring, his record-setting fund-raising over the summer — especially after he named Senator Kamala Harris of California as his running mate — and heavy early spending by Mr. Trump has erased the president’s once-formidable financial lead.”
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How to build your microblading business
As any advanced beauty treatment becomes popular, so do the scare story headlines that scream “botched”, “unregulated” and “dangerous”. In the case of microblading though – an invasive procedure that sees a technician implant pigment into a client’s epidermis – there is actually an important message in the bad press.
The beauty industry gets enough negative attention, so the last thing we need is people claiming to be professional beauty therapists taking risky shortcuts to cash in on the trend.
With two more major brands, Finishing Touches and HD Brows, having just launched reputable and extensive microblading courses, we thought it was time to address best practice.
Research is absolutely crucial for therapists who want to offer microblading, and taking the time to investigate and compare every element across a wide range of courses and trainers will pay off in the long run.
First and foremost, “make sure the company is completely legitimate, the course accredited and the certificate you’ll receive insurable,” says Tonya McGee, Finishing Touches’ micropigmentation master.
“Also make sure the company offers back-up support after training,” she says. Particularly if you’re training in semi-permanent make-up for the first time, access to continued support after qualifying is vital.
Karen Betts, chief executive of HD Brows and K.B Pro, says other key questions to ask include: “How long is the training? What pre-training do you have to do? How long will it take to get qualified? Does the course give you a Level 4 qualification?”
Many reputable microblading companies are beginning to include a Level 4 qualification in their courses because a lot of councils are refusing to give techs a licence to practise without it, in a bid to crack down on unqualified and inexperienced people providing dangerous treatments.
“We’ve just added a Level 4 certificate to our training. It’s not an official requirement yet but we want to be one step ahead,” says Betts.
Seek out reviews from past students and ask to see the course syllabus before committing so you can check it includes everything a robust microblading course should.
Emma Apps, Brow Perfect’s trainer and microblading expert, says a course should cover “all theory behind the treatment, including health and safety, colour theory, use of pigments, choosing the correct colour and brow shape for your client, mapping of the brows and contraindications, as well as information on sterilisation and preparation, the treatment procedure, aftercare and top up sessions.”
She also stresses the importance of choosing your trainer as much as the course itself, advice echoed by Kelly Fitzmaurice, head of education at Everlasting Brows. “Ask about the tutor and how long they’ve been both teaching and educating for – they might have been teaching for 15 years but only microblading for two weeks. You want someone who’s highly skilled in both areas,” she says.
A responsible microblading technician must make sure clients understand the procedure and give them full pre and post-treatment instructions before treatment. “A lot of people don’t know it’s an invasive treatment or even that it’s actually semi-permanent. Because it’s not done with a machine, people think it’s not going to be as invasive,” says Fitzmaurice.
Part of equipping clients with all of the information involves giving them the opportunity to take some time to decide if they want to go ahead with the treatment. “Clients should be able to have a free consultation where they can talk to you and go through all your work before going away to think about it. They should never be put on the spot,” says McGee.
There will likely be situations where technicians feel uncomfortable agreeing to tattoo a client. Follow Betts’s example and listen to your instincts: “I’ll send somebody away if I feel they’re too nervous or not really sure. I’ll draw on the brows and tell them to go away and think about it, show their family and friends and come back when they feel 100% certain it’s something they want to have done,” she says.
Similarly, be clear about what microblading techniques can actually achieve, and manage clients’ expectations. “For example, older ladies often wear very exaggerated pencilled brows that are not what you would be prepared to tattoo on to them,” says Brenda Griffin, director of training and business development at Beauty Concepts International (BCI).
“This client would need to get used to looking at themselves differently for at least a week before you go ahead and make them permanent.”
Managing expectations
Aside from medical conditions, there are contraindications relating to previous semi-permanent make-up work that mean some clients can’t be treated. For example: “Any client who has previous tattooing work that is very dark or blue-black and cannot be camouflaged properly should be advised to get this removed by laser and then allow a period of good healing before any attempt is made to rework the brows,” says Griffin.
This is the kind of thing poorly trained technicians are likely to ignore, potentially compromising clients’ health and leaving them with unsightly brows. “Unfortunately, there’s a real lack of understanding of the skin, what’s actually in the pigment and how the two react,” says Betts, adding: “and you can’t just pick up a pigment because the colour in the bottle is what the client wants.”
Aside from bad results caused by colour, McGee says she’s recently seen a lot of badly shaped microbladed brows. “The shape is often very wrong, sometimes the brows aren’t even drawn on first; the technician is doing it freehand with the blade so the shape is all over the place,” she says.
Even more worryingly, Griffin has seen examples in which the technician has shaved the client’s brows off before microblading a “new” brow. When the hair grows back the client essentially has two sets of brows, she says. There are also the problems that come with buying unregulated pigments and using the wrong size blades. All the more reason to do things properly and promote yourself as a professional, responsible and reputable brow artist.
Encourage past clients to leave reviews of your work that you can share openly with prospective clients. The same goes for images of your healed work on your social media platforms and in a printed portfolio to show clients upon consultation, which Apps says, “should be well lit and detailed to show off your work effectively.”
Betts advises making it clear that the work is yours, as unfortunately there are some technicians out there who will try to pass off others’ work as their own. “Be very professional in everything you do and never slight anybody else’s work,” she says. “Shout about where you’ve trained and the accreditation that involves, all the ongoing training and development you do, and encourage clients to check out your training provider.”
Griffin strongly advises students to obtain a Level 4 qualification with their microblading certificate to stand out from those who are not qualified. “They can then advertise themselves as qualified, insured and licensed,” she says.
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Automating the analysis of EEG recordings from prematurely-born infants: A Bayesian approach
Timothy J. Mitchell, Jeffrey J. Neil, John M. Zempel, Liu Lin Thio, Terrie E. Inder, G. Larry Bretthorst
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Objective: To implement an automated analysis of EEG recordings from prematurely-born infants and thus provide objective, reproducible results. Methods: Bayesian probability theory is employed to compute the posterior probability for developmental features of interest in EEG recordings. Currently, these features include smooth delta waves (0.5-1.5. Hz, >100 μV), delta brushes (delta portion: 0.5-1.5. Hz, >100 μV; " brush" portion: 8-22. Hz, <75 μV), and interburst intervals (<10 μV), though the approach taken can be generalized to identify other EEG features of interest. Results: When compared with experienced electroencephalographers, the algorithm had a true positive rate between 72% and 79% for the identification of delta waves (smooth or " brush") and interburst intervals, which is comparable to the inter-rater reliability. When distinguishing between smooth delta waves and delta brushes, the algorithm's true positive rate was between 53% and 88%, which is slightly less than the inter-rater reliability. Conclusion: Bayesian probability theory can be employed to consistently identify features of EEG recordings from premature infants. Significance: The identification of features in EEG recordings provides a first step towards the automated analysis of EEG recordings from premature infants.
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Mitchell, T. J., Neil, J. J., Zempel, J. M., Thio, L. L., Inder, T. E., & Bretthorst, G. L. (2013). Automating the analysis of EEG recordings from prematurely-born infants: A Bayesian approach. Clinical Neurophysiology, 124(3), 452-461. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinph.2012.09.003
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Economic and emissions impact of producing bioenergy from seaweed
Kristinn Hermannsson, Kim Swales
Biomass is already widely used as a low-carbon source of energy with a range of bioenergy options in use across Europe. This includes everything from traditional sources such as heat from wood-burning stoves to crop-based biofuels and biogas plants using household and farm waste. One of the main drawbacks of many bioenergy sources is that the energy crops displace alternative land use, such as for food production. Seaweed has been suggested as a source of next generation bioenergy to address these concerns. It is harvested and cultivated on a commercial scale in several countries across the world but in most coastal areas it is relatively underexploited and therefore offers significant potential.
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“This collection sneaks up beneath you like a northern pike, making you laugh, wonder, ponder–but most of all reflect on life in a small island, and what it means to be Other. In this way it does what all great literature does–renew our sensuous life, and learn a new awareness. Good that Vivian Faith Prescott is on this earth, and on this island to bear witness and make it so.” — Brendan Isaac Jones, author of The Alaskan Laundry
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Vivian Faith Prescott was featured on Literary Hub's website with an excerpt, "Girls with the Sun in Their Eyes," from her new book The Dead Go to Seattle, which was […]
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Structural and biomolecular analyses of Borrelia burgdorferi BmpD reveal a substrate-binding protein of an ABC-type nucleoside transporter family
Julia Cuellar, Mia Åstrand, Heli Elovaaraa, Annukka Pietikäinen, Saija Sirén, Arto Liljeblad, Gabriela Guédez, Tiina Salminen, Jukka Hytönen
Doctoral Network in Informational and Structural Biology
Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (sl), the causative agent of the tick-borne Lyme borreliosis (LB), has a limited metabolic capacity and needs to acquire nutrients, such as amino acids, fatty acids, and nucleic acids, from the host environment. Using X-ray crystallography, liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, microscale thermophoresis, and cellular localization studies, we show that Basic membrane protein D (BmpD) is a periplasmic substrate-binding protein of an ABC transporter system binding to purine nucleosides. Nucleosides are essential for bacterial survival in the host organism and these studies suggest a key role for BmpD in the purine salvage pathway of B. burgdorferi sl. As B. burgdorferi sl lacks the enzymes required for de novo purine synthesis, BmpD may play a vital role in ensuring access to the purines needed for sustaining an infection in the host. Further, we show that although human LB patients develop anti-BmpD antibodies, immunization of mice with BmpD does not confer protection against B. burgdorferi sl infection.
https://doi.org/10.1128/IAI.00962-19
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Cuellar, J., Åstrand, M., Elovaaraa, H., Pietikäinen, A., Sirén, S., Liljeblad, A., Guédez, G., Salminen, T., & Hytönen, J. (2020). Structural and biomolecular analyses of Borrelia burgdorferi BmpD reveal a substrate-binding protein of an ABC-type nucleoside transporter family. Infection and Immunity, 88(4), –. https://doi.org/10.1128/IAI.00962-19
Cuellar, Julia ; Åstrand, Mia ; Elovaaraa, Heli ; Pietikäinen, Annukka ; Sirén, Saija ; Liljeblad, Arto ; Guédez, Gabriela ; Salminen, Tiina ; Hytönen, Jukka. / Structural and biomolecular analyses of Borrelia burgdorferi BmpD reveal a substrate-binding protein of an ABC-type nucleoside transporter family. In: Infection and Immunity. 2020 ; Vol. 88, No. 4. pp. –.
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states, consumption and managing religions
Bryan S. Turner, Adam Possamai, Jack Barbalet
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Foreword/postscript/introduction
When sociologists refer to the contemporary crisis of multiculturalism, they are typically talking about how modern states, especially liberal democratic states, respond to the rise of “public religions.” These religious conflicts and uncertainties about appropriate state responses to them have produced a general retreat from multiculturalism – at least in Europe (Joppke, 2004). More specifically, the contemporary problem of politics and religion has been increasingly orchestrated around the global revival of Islam and the emergence of a global Muslim community. However, the particular issues surrounding Muslim minorities in non-Muslim secular societies can be seen as simply one instance of the more general issue of state and religion relationships in modern complex societies. There is growing awareness about the limitations of the Westphalian solution to religious conflicts and hence political theory is undertaking a serious reconsideration of liberalism as the philosophical basis of political strategies to manage conflicting cultural, religious and ethnic interests. In the modern global world where state boundaries have been contested, there is a need to rethink how the competing claims of secular and religious citizens can be articulated and respected within public discourse (Habermas, 2008). This question – how to manage the public expression of religion in multicultural and therefore multifaith societies – is not simply an issue for conventional liberal societies, because religious revivalism and community conflict raise political issues across a wide spectrum of modern societies.
Religion and the State
Jack Barbalet, Adam Possamai, Bryan S. Turner
London; New York
Anthem Press
https://doi.org/10.7135/UPO9780857288073.001
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Turner, B. S., Possamai, A., & Barbalet, J. (2011). Introduction: states, consumption and managing religions. In J. Barbalet, A. Possamai, & B. S. Turner (Eds.), Religion and the State (pp. 1-22). London; New York: Anthem Press. https://doi.org/10.7135/UPO9780857288073.001
Turner, Bryan S. ; Possamai, Adam ; Barbalet, Jack. / Introduction : states, consumption and managing religions. Religion and the State. editor / Jack Barbalet ; Adam Possamai ; Bryan S. Turner. London; New York : Anthem Press, 2011. pp. 1-22
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Repeated emergence of epidemic/epizootic Venezuelan equine encephalitis from a single genotype of enzootic subtype ID virus
Ann M. Powers, M. Steven Oberste, Aaron C. Brault, Rebeca Rico-Hesse, Shannon M. Schmura, Jonathan F. Smith, Wenli Kang, William P. Sweeney, Scott C. Weaver
Venezuelan equine encephalitis (VEE) epidemics and equine epizootics occurred periodically in the Americas from the 1920s until the early 1970s, when the causative viruses, subtypes IAB and IC, were postulated to have become extinct. Recent outbreaks in Columbia and Venezuela have renewed interest in the source of epidemic/epizootic viruses and their mechanism of interepizootic maintenance. We performed phylogenetic analyses of VEE virus isolates spanning the entire temporal and geographic range of strains available, using 857-nucleotide reverse transcription-PCR products including the E3 and E2 genes. Analyses indicated that epidemic/epizootic viruses are closely related to four distinct, enzootic subtype ID-like lineages. One of these lineages, which occurs in Columbia, Peru, and Venezuela, also included all of the epidemic/epizootic isolates; the remaining three ID-like lineages, which occur in Panama, Peru, Florida, coastal Ecuador, and southwestern Columbia, were apparently not associated with epizootic VEE emergence. Within the Columbia/Peru/Venezuela lineage, three distinct monophyletic groups of epidemic/epizootic viruses were delineated, indicating that VEE emergence has occurred independently at least three times (convergent evolution). Representative, complete E2 amino acid sequences were compared to identify potential determinants of equine virulence and epizootic emergence. Amino acids implicated previously in laboratory mouse attenuation generally did not vary among the natural isolates that we examined, indicating that they probably are not involved in equine virulence changes associated with VEE emergence. Most informative amino acids correlated with phylogenetic relationships rather than phenotypic characteristics, suggesting that VEE emergence has resulted from several distinct combinations of mutations that generate viruses with similar antigenic and equine virulence phenotypes.
https://doi.org/10.1128/jvi.71.9.6697-6705.1997
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Powers, A. M., Oberste, M. S., Brault, A. C., Rico-Hesse, R., Schmura, S. M., Smith, J. F., Kang, W., Sweeney, W. P., & Weaver, S. C. (1997). Repeated emergence of epidemic/epizootic Venezuelan equine encephalitis from a single genotype of enzootic subtype ID virus. Journal of virology, 71(9), 6697-6705. https://doi.org/10.1128/jvi.71.9.6697-6705.1997
Repeated emergence of epidemic/epizootic Venezuelan equine encephalitis from a single genotype of enzootic subtype ID virus. / Powers, Ann M.; Oberste, M. Steven; Brault, Aaron C.; Rico-Hesse, Rebeca; Schmura, Shannon M.; Smith, Jonathan F.; Kang, Wenli; Sweeney, William P.; Weaver, Scott C.
In: Journal of virology, Vol. 71, No. 9, 1997, p. 6697-6705.
Powers, AM, Oberste, MS, Brault, AC, Rico-Hesse, R, Schmura, SM, Smith, JF, Kang, W, Sweeney, WP & Weaver, SC 1997, 'Repeated emergence of epidemic/epizootic Venezuelan equine encephalitis from a single genotype of enzootic subtype ID virus', Journal of virology, vol. 71, no. 9, pp. 6697-6705. https://doi.org/10.1128/jvi.71.9.6697-6705.1997
Powers AM, Oberste MS, Brault AC, Rico-Hesse R, Schmura SM, Smith JF et al. Repeated emergence of epidemic/epizootic Venezuelan equine encephalitis from a single genotype of enzootic subtype ID virus. Journal of virology. 1997;71(9):6697-6705. https://doi.org/10.1128/jvi.71.9.6697-6705.1997
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Title: Mud Motor Port of Harlingen, (Koehoal)
Location: Port of Harlingen, Wadden Sea (NL)
Involved parties: Van Oord, Royal Haskoning DHV, Arcadis, It Fryske Gea, Wageningen University, Deltares
Technology Readiness Level:7 (system prototype demonstration in operational environment)
Environments: Estuaries, Ports & Cities
Keywords: salt mash, dredge, flow chart, mud, intertidal areas, port
Building with Nature design
Traditional design
The Mud Motor is built by disposing the dredged mud at a specific location from where the mud is transported by natural processes, such as tidal flow, to nearby salt marshes. The mud is used as a natural building material for the salt marsh. This strategy reduces the recirculation of dredged sediment and it stimulates the growth of salt marshes.
Traditional approaches to reduce the maintenance dredging involve disposal of dredged sediment at a location far enough offshore to limit the recirculation of dredged sediment. Other options are to dispose the dredged sediment onshore or to sell it.
Traditional approaches to stimulate the development of salt marshes commonly involve structures to protect the salt marshes against waves and high tidal flows. The structures provide calm water in salt marshes and mud flats, which enables settling of the mud and growth of vegetation.
The project Salt Marsh Development with a Mud Motor looks at the potential for furthering the development of salt marshes in the Wadden Sea by making optimal use of the sediment transportation capacity of ambient flows.
Approximately 1.2 million m³ of mainly fine sediment is dredged annually from the harbour basins in the Port of Harlingen to maintain navigability. The dredged sediment is deposited in a designated disposal area in the Wadden Sea near the harbour. In current operations an unknown but possibly large proportion of the dredged sediment flows back into the port relatively quickly. This Building with Nature study suggests an alternative approach to sediment management: deposit the dredged sediment further north of Harlingen and let natural processes spread the sediment to nearby salt marshes (Mud Motor).
The Mud Motor is expected to generate three beneficial effects:
Promotion of the growth and stability of salt marshes, improving the Wadden Sea ecosystem;
Less recirculation towards the harbour, and therefore less maintenance dredging;
Stabilization of the foreshore of the dikes, and therefore less maintenance work on the dike.
The project is carried out by EcoShape consortium partners together with the Port of Harlingen and the local nature management NGO It Fryske Gea. The applied research project by EcoShape is coupled to a fundamental research programme financed by the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) and involving two PhDs and a post-doc.
Initiation phase
Accumulation of sediment is common in ports such as the Port of Harlingen. Dredging is required to maintain sufficient water depth for the ships. The dredged sediment is disposed offshore, as close to the port as possible to limit the costs. At the same time, a considerable part of the disposed sediment may return to the port under influence of tidal flow, which increases the maintenance dredging volumes. The goal of the Mud Motor is to re-use the dredged sediment in a beneficial way by stimulation of salt marsh development.
Salt marshes
Young salt marshes are important for the Wadden Sea ecosystem. Salt marshes dampen waves before they reach the shore and thereby contribute to the safety against flooding. Salt marshes are present north of Harlingen but their size is limited. This may either be due to limited mud supply or hydrodynamic conditions being too energetic. Experience with creating quiet hydrodynamic conditions to facilitate salt marsh growth has already been gained in the past. A logical follow-up is to increase the sediment supply by using the sediment available from maintenance dredging in the harbour.
Prefeasibility and Feasibility
Growth of the salt marshes is important to keep pace with sea level rise. Important natural processes that need understanding are deposition of fines on the tidal flats and salt marshes, erosion and compaction of the salt marshes, and vegetation growth. In the project Mud Motor Koehoal, the salt marshes at Koehoal along the northern coast of the Netherlands are studied. The salt marshes are valuable for the ecological functioning of the Wadden Sea, among others for birds (Veldrapportage vogelwaarnemingen bij drone-opnamen Koehoal-Westhoek), and also for protection of the dikes. Important is to understand the dynamics of the salt marshes and which processes are involved with erosion and expansion of the salt marshes. In addition, it is important to understand the transport of sediment from the disposal site through the tidal channels to the tidal flat and salt marsh system. The different processes that transport the sediment and keep the sediment in suspension are important to understand, in particular under different wave conditions and tidal currents.
The efficiency of the Mud Motor depends on a couple of aspects. One aspect is the disposal location offshore of the port. A preliminary study was conducted to assess the most efficient location for disposal of the dredged mud from the Port of Harlingen, with as much as possible deposition on the salt marshes and at the same time a disposal location close to the port (Vergunningaanvraag Natuurbeschermingswet 1998; Van Eekelen et al., 2016).
Another aspect is the timing of disposal, in particular in case of large fluctuations in flow conditions, such as in the Wadden Sea. In the Mud Motor Koehoal, disposal at the selected location is only executed during flood tide, with flow from the disposal location towards the salt marsh.
Harlingen is a city situated in the northern part of The Netherlands, in the province of Friesland. This harbour city borders the Wadden Sea. Harlingen is an old town with a long history of fishing and shipping. The tide is semi diurnal with a mean tidal range of 1.90 m. Flow velocities are higher during flood than during ebb. Maximum flood velocity of about 0.9 m/s occurs about 2 hours before high tide and flood flow velocities are still considerable at high tide. Maximum ebb velocity of about 0.5 m/s occurs about 4 hours before low tide.The coastal area at Harlingen is typified by extensive tidal mud flats and deeper tidal channels (tidal creeks). Near Harlingen, the mean suspended sediment concentration is about 60 mg/l with a seasonal variation showing larger values in winter than in summer.The availability of mud facilitates the creation of salt marshes along the coast. Consequently, salt marshes are present at many locations along the Wadden Sea coast of Groningen and Friesland. These are mainly the result of human interventions in the 20th century, with brushwood dams and ditches built to create quiet hydrodynamic conditions and promote dewatering. In this way mud could be captured and vegetation could settle.The mud supply also results in relatively large mud maintenance dredging requirements. About 1.2 million m3 of mainly fine sediments are dredged in the Port of Harlingen. The dredged sediment is disposed in the Wadden Sea at the designated placement site, in the vicinity of the harbour, from where part of the placed sediment is experienced to return to the port.
Planning and design phase
A dredging strategy in the form of a flow chart was adopted and improved for the port of Harlingen. Furthermore, model computations have been made to check feasibility / efficiency of the proposed mud motor and to gain insight in the behaviour of mud disposed during flood. Also, a pilot experiment was set up in order to determine the effectiveness of using dredge material for salt marsh development.
Follow flow chart
Harlingen is situated in a tidal environment with no strong soil subsidence. The salt marshes north of Harlingen are sheltered by large areas of intertidal flats. Fine sediments are available from these intertidal flats and an initial gently sloping substrate is present consisting of sandy mud, just above high tide. A local seed source is present as pioneer vegetation and low and high marshes are already present in the neighbourhood. Consequently, the site had potential to develop a robust and sustainable marsh. This can be maintained and improved by adopting a modified and improved dredging strategy of the port of Harlingen using the fine sediments from this source to facilitate salt marsh growth.
Model computations have been made to check feasibility / efficiency of the proposed mud motor and to gain insight in the behaviour of mud disposed during flood. As a first step a numerical hydrodynamic model was run to determine a suitable new disposal location based on the predicted tidal currents. Based on the numerical flow simulations, a preliminary disposal location was chosen in shallow water on the right bank of the tidal gully (the landside of the Kimstergat, west of the Koehoal salt marsh).
The figure shows an example of the plume of disposed mud. The white dot in this plot indicates the disposal location. The simulations show that a large part of the disposed mud is transported in northeast direction and settles in the small water depths on the intertidal flats near the salt marshes, increasing the mud supply to the salt marshes.
Computed deposition pattern resulting from 10 days continued release of sediment from the location indicated with a white dot (Vroom, 2015).
A pilot experiment was set up in order to determine the effectiveness of using dredge material for salt marsh development. In this experiment, normal maintenance dredging operations with a small 604 m3 suction dredger hopper continue, however, part of the dredged volume is deposited further away from the port than in current operations.
The efficiency of the mud motor in the field was determined by using tracers in the disposed sediment (Vroom et al., 2017). The tracer study helped to identify the destination of the disposed sediment and to determine what percentage of the disposed sediment reaches the salt marshes at Koehoal. A fluorescent tracer was applied with a particle size distribution and behaviour similar to sediment dredged from the port of Harlingen, having a D50 of ~10 μm. After completely mixing the tracer with sediments in the hopper, we expected the tracer particles to be encapsulated in flocs formed by the natural sediments, and thereby behave similarly. This efficiency of the Mud Motor is higher than predicted.
The surface level of the salt marshes at the beginning of the project, before the first Mud Motor disposal, was measured using aerial photos and ground measurements (Veldrapportage Slibmotor T0). In following years, the deposition of mud on the salt marshes is measured at multiple locations. Sedimentation-Erosion Bars for measuring bed height were installed at 22 locations in September 2015, thus before the first Mud Motor disposal. In addition, 19 devices were installed in August 2016 on the mudflats in front of the salt marsh, and 15 devices were installed at a reference location. These Sedimentation-Erosion bars are checked five times per year.
Alongside this project, a fundamental research project 'Sediment for salt marshes: physical and ecological aspects of a Mud Motor' is investigating processes relating to the use of a Mud Motor. The aim is to develop the fundamental knowledge needed to understand and quantify the physical and ecological aspects of large-scale mud nourishment operations of this kind for further upscaling and exporting.
The construction phase started on 1 September 2016 by disposing dredged sediment from the harbour basins of the Port of Harlingen to the new disposal location.
In the period 1 September 2016 to 31 March 2017 in total 300,188 m3 of dredged sediment was disposed in the new disposal location. In a second season, from 1 September 2017 to 1 December 2017 a total of 170,328 m3 was disposed. The mud was dredged from the harbour basins of the Port of Harlingen using a 604 m3 Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger named ‘Adelaar’ of the company De Boer Dredging. Dredging operations were carried out daily during weekdays and weekend days, between 07:00 h and 19:00 h. The average cycle time was around 1:45 h. The realised number of mud disposals was dependent on appropriate high tides inside the available time window, and on other factors such as weather conditions and technical problems. An average number of approximately 22 mud disposals per week, with a weekly volume of 13,288 m3 was achieved.
Operation and maintenance phase
Measurements show that the transport rate through the tidal gully is increased by a factor 1.6 - 2 due to the Mud Motor.
The ship-based measurements have shown that the natural background transport equals 800 tonnes per day. The extra amount of mud brought by the Mud Motor into the tidal gully equals 540-800 tonnes per day. The transport rate in the tidal gully is thus increased by a factor 1.6 – 2 due to the Mud Motor. Field measurements showed that wind direction and strength are a key factor in the transport of fine sediments onto the mudflat. This implies a large temporal variability, not only between seasons but also between years. We observed that the tidal flood flow direction (and thus the sediment fluxes toward the study area) can be reversed by a wind with opposite direction when the wind speed is about 10-12 m/s. Results of the measurements with Sedimentation Erosion Bars show relatively large changes in surface elevation. Layers of fluidised mud with a thickness of up to 10 cm were deposited in some locations in the salt marsh over a 2-months period, but also disappeared as quickly. In the permanent quadrats for vegetation composition we did not yet measure an increase in pioneer vegetation cover on the edges of the marsh. Neither did we measure increased succession in the vegetated plots within the short time period of the first two years.
The project is still ungoing, but some preliminary lessons-learned are found.
Computer modelling can be used to predict the tidal flow conditions and to determine the best disposal location relative to tidal flows.
The tracer experiment showed that sediment disposal at a well-chosen location increases the chance that disposed sediment reaches the salt marshes significantly.
Mud disposal is often regulated and, because of environmental restrictions, only allowed in particular seasons and time slots. This strongly influences the strategy for mud disposal.
Capacity provided by dredging contractors must be adequate to extend the scope of maintenance dredging works. Longer sailing distance takes more time and results in higher costs. This is balanced by reduced maintenance dredging in the harbour and reduced dike maintenance cost as a result of salt marsh wave reduction.
Feasibility depends on assessment of extra travel time of dredger (extra costs), effectiveness on salt marsh growth (disposal close to salt marsh), reduced dredging harbour (reduced costs), practical issues (disposal location far enough from salt marsh to have enough depth for dredger)
Disposal has, in many cases, to be done close to an existing salt marsh in order for enough sediment to reach the salt marsh.
More accurate monitoring of the dredger and the volumes dredged and disposed is required to assess efficiency.
Important findings from the project are 1) that the Mud Motor brings a significant volume of mud into the tidal gully, 2) that the transport of mud into the study area is highly affected by wind force and direction, as well as freshwater-induced circulation, and 3) that the mud remains only partially in the mudflats and salt marshes, mainly affected by specific storm conditions that induce sedimentary and/or erosive events.
The Mud Motor was intended to stimulate salt marsh development in the short term, that is to say, a period of weeks to a few months. The results so far indicate that the mud is only temporarily stored in our study area and probably is transported to the tidal divide further east. A possible mechanism is that the growth of the salt marsh is determined by long-term processes governed from the tidal divide. We consider it possible that an acceleration in salt marsh development due to the Mud Motor experiment will happen, however with a considerable delay.
Uitvoeringsplan
Van Eekelen E, Baptist MJ, Dankers PJT, Grasmeijer B, van Kessel T & van Maren DS (2016) Muddy waters and the Wadden Sea harbours
Veldrapportage Slibmotor T0
Veldrapportage vogelwaarnemingen bij drone-opnamen Koehoal-Westhoek
Vergunningaanvraag Natuurbeschermingswet 1998
Vergunningverlening Natuurbeschermingswet 1998
Vroom, J. (2015). Modelresultaten slibverspreiding t.b.v. slibmotor Koehool. Deltares memo 1209751-000-ZKS-0001.
Vroom, J, van Maren DS, Marsh J, van der Lelij AC (2017) ‘Effectiveness of the mud motor near Koehoal. Deltares rapport 1209751-004
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Warden II
“There’s only a thousand of them, I don’t care if they’re on a hill. This will be over by midday, Black Knight, mark my words.”
– Dread Empress Sulphurous, the Technically Correct
As midnight neared, two women on opposite sides of the same continent found themselves looking up at the sky at the same time by Fate or coincidence.
Dread Empress Malicia, First of Her Name, tugged her modest cotton nightgown closer together and watched the crescent moon from her rooms above the clouds, near the summit of the Tower. Soninke called it Sorcerous’ Grin, for the eldritch rituals the Emperor had concocted in its light had not been seen since the days of the Miezans. Some said a sliver of the man was still up there, scheming his escape from death.
Cordelia Hasenbach, claimant to the throne of Procer, had been looking through one of the few windows in Rhenia’s main hall for hours. She’d seen the moon rise, and thought it fitting. Lycaonese soldiers called it the Ratbane: the crescent in the sky heralded the beginning of the fight to crush the ratling warbands that crossed the northern rivers every month. There would be blood, soon. The fate of Procer demanded it.
Neither of them would find sleep that night. Malicia quietly poured herself a cup of truly terrible wine, the taste of it bittersweet. Cordelia stirred the embers in the fireplace with an iron poker and eyed the dancing red motes, her mind faraway.
In Aisne, the game began.
This would haunt her until the day she died, Therese knew. The foulness of what she had to do would be a lash on her back for the rest of her life. But what choice did she have? They had her wife. They had her children. The Lycaonese woman crept softly to Klaus Papenheim’s tent, where a single candle still burned. Twenty years, she’d fought for the prince. She’d followed him unflinchingly when he’d charged two hundred cataphracts into the meat of a ratling army of thousands, backwhen the Longtooth Lord had tried to breach the walls of Hannoven. She’d pulled him out of the mouth of an Ancient One when the tower-sized monstrous rat had been about to bite clean through his plate, the year after. She’d gone through a hundred battles and skirmishes at his side, fighting for a duty no one south of Neustria would ever understand.
And now she was going to murder him her prince in cold blood. The tent’s flap parted silently under her hand and she reached for her knife with a knot in her throat, the knowledge of what she was about to do like ashes in her mouth. There was a single lit candle at the table, Therese saw with a blink of surprise, but no sign of Prince Klaus himself. Not at the table, and not in his bed. The first stroke of the sword took her in the back of the knee and she fell with a grunt of pain. Looking up she saw two old comrades, soldiers she’d bled with, looking down at her with grief. One kicked the knife out of her hands and she did not attempt to get up.
“I’m sorry, Therese,” one said.
“So am I,” she said, and closed her eyes.
She had failed. Would they kill her family anyway? Maybe not, if she died for this. She heard the blade come down, and she almost smiled. The Enemy had worked through her but found House Hasenbach ready for them. There was satisfaction in that.
“And Yet We Stand,” she whispered, a heartbeat before the sword took her life.
He would not be remembered as a hero, Louis knew. By taking one life tonight he would save tens of thousands tomorrow, but he would win no praise for it. His name would be a byword for treachery for decades, the servant who had turned on his mistress at the behest of her enemy. He knew this, but still he carried the dagger under his clothes. He had no wife, no children, but he did have a sister. Barely more than a child, the sweetest little girl. And he’d known, when the First Prince’s man had come to him, what kind of Procer he wanted her to grow up in. Not one where anyone old enough to bear a weapon was handed a pike and sent to the grinder. Not one where armies roamed the land, burning everything as they passed while their rulers spent lives they should be guarding like coppers. He could make a better world, and he would. Not matter the cost.
Princess Constance of Aisne would be deep in slumber: the wine she’d indulged in would make sure she did not stir. Louis slipped in through the servant entrance and stepped quietly into his ruler’s chambers. The tall glass doors leading to the balcony were open, pale drapes fluttering in the wind as the moon’s light coated everything in a soft glow. The princess’ body was wrapped in her covers, her lover of the month pressed close. Both still asleep. Taking out the knife, Louis let out a soft breath. He could do this. He had to. He was already nervous and froze when he glimpsed two silhouettes from the corner of his eye, though he relaxed when they did not move. They were… two other servants. Dead, their throats slit and blood dripping onto their clothes. One corpse’s hands had been angled to cover his eyes, the other’s her eyes. What?
The last thing Louis ever felt was a blade opening his throat in perfect silence.
Jacques was set for life, after this. A single night’s work and he would live like a prince for the rest of his days. He supposed what he’d been told to do was treason, but what the fuck did he care? Treason was for crowned heads to debate. Fantassins like him were just meant to die obediently while the owners of Procer traded a few acres of land still covered in blood, keeping it for maybe a decade. Then the call came again, sons dying for the exact same godsdamned acres their fathers had: no one won at this game save for the princes, and he was fucking sick of it. He’d been offered a way out, a real future, and he was going to take it. They weren’t asking anything he wasn’t glad to do, anyway. The Prince of Brus might be suckling at the Hasenbach tit, nowadays, but some of Jacques’ friends had died keeping the savages out of their land. He had not forgotten that, unlike their cockless wonder of a prince.
A few free drinks had been enough for him to learn when the patrols would go by, and any idiot could get his hands on a torch. The Lycaonese restricted use of fire on campaign, but their writ ran no further than their own camps. The presumptuous bastards were outnumbered by Alamans already, and after tomorrow the gap would widen further. Good riddance. Let them crawl back to their barren wasteland of a home and resume mating with ratlings. The torch in his hand was dripping oil, so it had been a good notion to wrap his hand with a cloth first. The fantassin didn’t bother to try to break padlock on the granary, instead taking a step back and pressing his torch against the wooden wall until it caught fire. He did the same on the three others before tossing away his torch and making his exit. Screams of alarm spread eventually, but far too late. The grain would burn. Let the fucking Lycaonese dine on the ashes.
Jacques whistled as he returned to his tent, already thinking of the nice little shop he was going to open in Brus when all this mess settled down.
Annette’s hands were shaking. She hated doing this, she really did. The horses hadn’t done anything to anyone. They were innocent, and no matter what the House of Light said she wasn’t convinced they didn’t have souls. They were such wonderful creatures, so gentle and affectionate if you had a way with them. Annette did, as her father before her, though unlike him she’d not become the stablemaster for the Princess of Aequitan. The others respected her know how, though. She was the one they went to, when one of the horses got sick and no one knew why. Even mages listened when she spoke. They’d be waking her up before dawn, she thought, to ask her to treat the very wrong she was about to commit. If only there was another way! But there wasn’t, and she must. For love.
She still couldn’t believe a man like Antoine had fallen for her. He was a servant too, of course, but part of the household of the Prince of Cantal. Not a muckabout like her. You could see it just by the way he talked, the way he dressed so cleanly and wore his elegantly styled beard. They’d been together for two months now, and after the war they would get married. He’d promised, and he wouldn’t have gotten her those white roses if he didn’t mean it. But now some wicked person was threatening his life unless he did an equally wicked thing, and doing it so unreasonably. There was no way Antoine could have gotten to the Princess of Aequitan’s horses, her guards beat anyone who even got close. But Annette could.
Her shaking hands poured the exact number of drops she was supposed to into the trough before moving on to the next one, the translucent liquid disappearing without a trace in the water.
“I’m sorry,” she whispered to the horses. “But they’ll kill him if I don’t.”
Lucien Hauteville, chief cook for the army of the Princess of Segovia, was not in fact called this at all. He’d been born Jacob of Satus, though he’d left both the name and the faint Praesi accent behind when he’d joined the Eyes of the Empire. He wasn’t technically one of those anymore, having long ago graduated from skulking in taverns with a compromising tattoo on his arm while the real agents did the work. Having survived his infiltration of a resistance group in Denier, he’d been raised from the ranks at the order of Webweaver herself and sent to Procer. That had been decades ago, when the Conquest was still fresh. He’d dug deep roots in Segovia since, married and become a respectable member of the Princess’ household. And never had he ceased sliding a monthly detailed report between two loose stones outside the palace for another agent to pick up.
One did not cross the likes of the Lady Scribe, no matter how comfortable abroad one became. Unlike the Carrion Lord, the Webweaver would not crucify you: you’d just suddenly… disappear, along with everyone you ever cared about. Besides, if he was careful he could maintain his cover and return to Segovia after this. It’d been a while since he’d carved up anyone, though he’d once had a talent for it, so it was for the best that the task he’d been given was slightly more indirect. Princess Luisa’s highest-ranked commanders had a habit of unofficially gathering for drinks and wakeleaf on pleasant evenings, and had not broken the pattern even on this campaign. That was the kind of target of opportunity an Eye would never outgrow sinking their teeth into.
Jacob silently barred the door of peasant house the officers had commandeered, smiling at the sound of raucous laughter coming from inside. He splashed oil over the wood, then selected another five places around the house to help the fire get started. Humming under his breath, he struck a pinewood match and set the first point ablaze. They didn’t notice until he was getting started on the fourth – too drunk, he thought – and by then they were as good as dead. Ignoring the panicked screaming and the desperate attempts to hack through the door, Jacob finished his work and melted into the darkness. The smell of cooking flesh on the wind brought fond memories, but also ideas. Pork for supper tomorrow, perhaps? He’d recently learned to make Levantine sauce, with the little peppers. He’d ask Princess Luisa.
When dawn came, two women on opposite sides of the same continent broke their fast with parchment laid out in front of them. Reports, one set received through messenger pigeons and the other through an elaborate scrying relay.
Dread Empress Malicia allowed herself a smile, as she was alone in the dining room. Princess Constance of Aisne was still alive and the coalition held. A victory, mitigated only by the horses of the Princess of Aequitan’s entire cataphract contingent being poisoned. Assassinating Klaus Papenheim would have been a coup, but she had never thought the attempt likely to succeed. And with a third of their supplies gone, Hasenbach’s armies would be forced to give battle soon. With one of their flanks shaky, as the senior staff of the Princess of Segovia had quite literally gone up in smoke.
Prince Cordelia Hasenbach frowned at the letters in front of her, delicately eating a spoonful of broth as her attendants stood silent. Aequitan had been significantly weakened, but aside from that she’d failed to make an effect. Her most important victories had been defensive in nature, protecting her forces instead of weakening her enemy’s. The loss of the granaries was not a major setback, she decided, as Uncle Klaus had intended on giving battle soon, but it meant retreat was no longer a feasible option even if necessary. This round, she silently conceded, went to the Empress.
In Aisne, the game continued.
By Klaus’ reckoning, the Battle of Aisne begun when the enemy caught sight of his outriders on the plains to the northwest of the city. His boys had immediately retreated when the coalition had sent out a larger cavalry force after them, but by then the horns had been sounded. The massive armies of the two reluctantly allied princesses begun their lumbering march to the battlefield, even as the Prince of Hannoven’s own soldiers spread into formation. It was nearing noon when the enemy arrived, and by then Klaus had arranged his forces in a broad forward triangle. To the surprise of the coalition, the centre of his formation was not made out of Lycaonese infantry but of the armies of Lyonis and Segovia, themselves bordered by Brus and Lange while his northerners formed the wings on both sides. From atop his horse, the Prince of Hannoven watched mockery erupt among the staff of the Princess of Aisne.
They probably thought that he’d positioned the troops that way because he believed that Lyonis and Segovia would run at the first opportunity if not flanked by more loyal armies. He would have believed the same, in their place. Messengers immediately began going back and forth between the armies of the princesses of Aisne and Aequitan, and he knew exactly what they’d be talking about. Instead of a thick battering ram, the commanders in both armies would be arguing in favour of spreading out coalition lines so that they could envelop Klaus’ smaller army. It was the best way to make their superior numbers count. Now we see if you were right, Cordelia. Another hour passed and then the coalition army began moving forward as they’d been, to the grey-haired man’s dark amusement. His niece had read the opposition like a book.
Neither princess, in the end, was willing to allow the other one’s armies too far from her sight. There was always the risk that the other ruler would delay the attack on their flank just long enough that the other racked up the most casualties, only striking after Klau’s formation was already broken. They already thought victory was in the bag, he realized, so they were planning for the aftermath. There was a devent chance that a second pitched battle would erupt the moment his army was scattered, between the two ‘allied’ princesses. An old Alamans proverb that came to mind: victors should not offer their back to the door. Just after your enemy had won was the best time to slide in the knife. Even if spreading out would have been better tactics, politics were making them stupid. And the wretches wondered why there was a need for a Lycaonese on the throne.
The Prince of Hannoven watched the enemy infantry advance for some time, then glanced north. Both Klaus and the coalition had massed their cavalry into a single force and sent it to the side, as had been the norm in Proceran warfare since the days of Isabella the Mad. The coalition cavalry, trusting in their larger numbers – though that advantage had shrunk somewhat with Aequitan’s horses being poisoned, something that still had the old soldier grinning – moved forward first. The two masses met in furious charge to the side the main armies, and for the first time that day the difference between Lycaonese and southern warfare was made clear. In Alamans and Arlesites wars, cataphracts either fought other cataphracts or ran down infantry out of formation. Mobility was key, and so light armour was favoured. Lycaonese cataphracts, on the other hand, fought against ratlings. The barbed arrows and spears used by the Chain of Hunger, which were often poisoned as well, meant that plate armour had become the standard.
When the cavalries impacted it was a massacre. His Lycaonese horsemen tore straight through the tip of the enemy wedge before beginning to slow, and in close quarters the gap between plate and chain mail took its toll. The melee lasted for the better part of an hour until the coalition cavalry broke and fled, having lost perhaps a third of their number. Klaus doubted they would be seen again for the rest of the engagement, though he’d keep eyes on them just in case.
The sight must have been a shock to the princesses of Aisne and Aequitan, he decided, but now it would not be enough to give them pause. The two princesses were smelling a victory right now. When the ranks of infantry had met the sound of shield walls colliding was like thunder, but after an initial valiant effort by the centre of Klaus’ formation the sheer mass of the coalition army began to push the soldiers of Lyonis and Segovia back. That impact reverberated until it turned into an actual retreat, the arranged triangle of his formation slowly caving inwards. All that, he had planned for. He kept a close on on the centre since they were the most important part of his strategy. The Segovians, he noted, were fighting like devils. They were making the coalition bleed for every inch as they retreated.
He owed Princess Luisa an apology, it seemed. The old fox was keeping her part of the bargain and more. Slowly his outwards triangle was turning into an arc of the opposite curvature, the Lycaonese he’d placed at the two back wings of the triangle now turning into the tips of the arc as the coalition pushed deeper and deeper. Then the soldiers under the Prince of Lyonis turned their slow retreat into something more like a rout, leaving a hole in the formation, and Klaus cursed loudly.
“Fabien, you weaselling fuck,” he said through gritted teeth. “I hope they spit roast you in the Furthest Hell for that.”
Prince Fabien of Lyonis pressed his horse forward, his troops keeping pace as well as they could. No doubt the old brute from Hannoven was pissing his pants about now. Without Lyonis holding the centre with the Segovians, there was a gaping hole in the centre of Papenheim’s formation. Now the coalition would flow into the room, splitting their enemies into two smaller forces and overwhelming them individually. The decision to turn his cloak had been quite easy, as it happened. While his cousins in Cleves and Hainaut were no longer willing or able to support his bid for the throne, his correspondence in Arans had begun yielding results of late. The moment Hasenbach retreated to the mountains with her tail between her legs he could seize Brus and strongarm the boy in Lange into backing him, putting Fabien back at the head of an alliance to rival any of the others.
Both Constance of Aisne and Aenor of Aequitan had offered to pay him for the privilege of becoming their rival, amusingly enough, and securing another loan from the Pravus Bank had been child’s play. Whether it was the Praesi furnishing that gold or not ultimately mattered little to him: after he became First Prince he could default on the debt and what would they be able to do about it? Invade the Principate to collect? Laughable. It could be argued by that emptying the Empire’s coffers he was doing the work of the Heavens, he’d decided. Besides, if he didn’t take the coin his enemies would. That kind of an advantage could be enough to bury him even if he was careful. All that was left, he thought, was to decide was whether or not the army of Lyonis would strike the soldiers of Lange on its way out of the killing field. He was inclined to do so. If he could grab the boy prince, that entire principality was as good as his.
“Brother,” he heard from the side.
Ah, Sophie. Still playing the soldier, he saw, with her plate armour and pretty white horse. The youngest of his sisters always did have a fancy for the military life.
“An auspicious day, Sophie,” he smiled. “We’ve just won the Battle of Aisne.”
“So I see,” the dark-haired girl replied. “Are you sure turning on Hasenbach is wise?”
As their horses pulled side by side, Fabien snorted contemptuously.
“She’s a decent hand at the Ebb and Flow, for a Lycaonese,” he conceded. “But she’s a long way from home. The girl must learn her place.”
“I happen to have a notion of where that is,” Lady Sophie agreed.
Before he could blink her sword was out of her scabbard and buried in his throat.
“On the throne,” his sister said calmly. “The First Prince sends her regards, brother.”
Sagging on his horse, the last thing the Prince of Lyonis ever heard was his sister taking command of the army and ordering it back into formation.
Prince Etienne of Brabant watched the army of Lyonis fall back into line, and in that moment made his decision. He still believed that Princess Constance would make for a good First Princess, and not just because she’d promised to wed her son to his eldest daughter. She had the connections, the experience and the vision to bring the Principate into a golden age. But he’d been ruminating Hasenbach’s letter for months now, and come to the conclusion that the girl was right. It was no longer important who took the throne: Procer could not afford to go without a supreme leader anymore. The divides were beginning to run too deep. If he kept supporting the Princess of Aisne, the end of the civil war was nowhere in sight. Aenor of Aequitan had comparable backing and would never bow to a woman she despised so much – but she had no personal enmity with Hasenbach. None of them did.
That was, he supposed, the best reason he could think of for putting the Lycaonese girl on the throne. She would not be an effective First Prince, he thought: she didn’t haven enough allies among the Alamans and the Arlesites to keep the Highest Assembly in line. But she had just enough backers to be crowned, and with her as a figurehead the healing could begin. Hasenbach was unmarried and had shown no interest in remedying that, so her dynasty need not last longer than a generation. An Alamans could reclaim the throne in a few decades and Procer could move on from these ruinous days. All Etienne had to do for this to come true was betray an ally. Ah, well, he thought. The waters ebb and flow, but the tide is eternal. There was no changing the nature of this game, harsh as it could be at times. He gestured for his page to sound the clarion.
Coming late to Princess Constance’s cause had meant she’d sweetened his alignment with quite a few perks, including the forces of Brabant being positioned to the back of the coalition army. No doubt she’d come to regret that decision now. His army paused, realigned at the exhortations of the serjeants and then charged into the back of the coalition forces. It was only then that he noticed it: in the distance, the Princess of Orne was doing the very same thing. In the span of a few heartbeats, the situation of the two princesses leading the coalition had turned from the eve of victory to the better part of an encirclement. Just enough of a way out was left that the coalition soldiers would have a path to flee instead of fight to the death, he noted. The Prince of Hannoven’s experience at work.
Slowly, Papenheim’s cataphracts wheeled behind the coalition and formed a wedge, preparing for a charge into the exposed back. Weeping Heavens, he thought, all the pieces coming together. This is going to be a massacre. Perhaps Hasenbach did have it in her to be more than a figurehead, if she could be this ruthless.
Klaus Papenheim had more than a few battles under his belt. The campaign into Lange had seen precious few pitched engagements – ambushes and raids had been the way he’d picked, making use of the Augur’s powers to find vulnerable moments – but he’d fought ratlings by the shores of Lake Netzach many a time to prevent them from putting enough warbands together to threaten Hannoven. This, though? This was something else. The ranks of the coalition began shrinking until the entire force… crumpled. After sending his cataphracts charging into their backs twice he had to hold the riders back or risk them being swept away by the human torrent of fleeing soldiers. They had orders to make sure neither the princesses of Aisne or Aequitan managed to flee the field, and the veteran knew that before nightfall he’d have both women as prisoners in his camp. The Augur’s foretelling of where they’d go had made sure of that.
He might have just ended the Proceran civil war today.
Some principalities would refuse to bend their knees still, but there would be enough rulers backing Cordelia that she could be elected First Prince legally. He’d never really doubted that his niece could do it, could lead them to victory, but there’d always been a sense that the victory was a distant thing. Years ahead, after long and hard struggles. Instead he’d campaigned for a little over a year and the entire south of Procer had burst open like an overripe fruit. The grey-haired man almost shivered. He knew that the Lycaonese armies were not, in the end, overwhelmingly stronger than those of the Alamans and Arlesites. They had advantages, but so did the southerners. For the first time he truly realized what Cordelia meant, when she’d said that the Empress was in the process of destroying Procer. She was making us brittle, beyond repair, and no one had even noticed.
Prince Klaus Papenheim found his gaze turning to the east, where in the distance the shape of the tall mountains separating the Principate from Callow could almost be glimpsed. This wasn’t over. Not even close to it.
When nightfall came, two women on opposite sides of the continent found themselves looking down at hastily-brought reports.
Cordelia Hasenbach, now First Prince of Procer in all but name, put the sheaf of parchment down and allowed herself to savour the feeling for a moment. She’d won. By the skin of her teeth, but she had won. She’d proved that a mere mortal could take on the all-seeing monster in the Tower and come out ahead. The Principate was not dead and Calernia would not sink into anarchy. Then the moment passed, and the Prince of Rhenia composed herself. There was work to do. There would always be work to do, and more now than ever before.
Dread Empress Malicia’s face remained serene even as she put aside the letter and rose to her feet. Contingencies would have to be implemented. The throne could not be denied to Hasenbach, but it could be weakened. The dark-skinned woman came to stand by an old shatranj board, her Name glimpsing the shivering souls that Dread Emperor Sorcerous had bound to the pieces.
“This one goes to you, darling,” she murmured. “Shall we play another?”
Without waiting for a reply, she nudged forward a pawn.
Chapter 12: Double Down
Chapter 13: Forgery
32 thoughts on “Warden II”
>He was already nervous and froze when he glimpsed two silhouettes from the corner of his eye, though he relaxed when they did not move. They were… two other servants. Dead, their throats slit and blood dripping onto their clothes. One corpse’s hands had been angled to cover his eyes, the other’s her eyes. What?
Damn Assasin, you scurry as hell
ryubosj
I mean you sure? Feels to plain for what we know of Assassin, I mean sure it’s a little ironic but really? Just cutting the throats?
This is an ally and confidante of the Black Knight. Do you really expect him to show off when the very core of his job is being subtle?
What makes you think Assassin is flashy in his methods? He did just try to kill one of the hero’s with simple poison wine after all. That’s as unoriginal and simple as you can be for a medieval setting assassin. He clearly prioritizes being subtle, otherwise he would be more widely known. The more simple the kill method the harder it is to tell who the killer is.
I was under the impression that assassin made everything look like insanely low percentage accidents rather than doing the work himself. For example he tore up the street gang by making them all die in strange simultaneous accidents. Throat slitting seems to be a bit blunt for what we know of him.
It’s pretty obviously Assassin, the man has a twisted sense of humor and it’s not always random accidents. The corpses covering each other’s eyes pretty much confirms it for me.
What Assassin is is businesslike and efficient. If you want to make it look like people weren’t murdered, he will go to the trouble of arranging “accidents” but if he just needs to kill people he’s not going to get fancy.
Ok, having read further I partly retract this. Assassin totally goes for zany and ridiculous ways of killing people, but I suspect that’s partly for his own amusement and partly for the same reason the Eyes of the Empire exist. If he needed to make something look like he wasn’t involved, he could just slit their throat and they would blame it on some random assassin with a lower case “a”.
andrewopk
Isn’t this sidestory early?
Nicole Weaver
I absolutly love seeing the background politics. Chess type games are fascinating, especially when the pieces are armies and countries. Well done 🙂
benthelynx
It was initially a touch difficult to follow who was acting in the proxy assassination scenes. The receiving of reports help somewhat counteract that though.
I liked that though. It helped solidify the idea of so many plots and counter plots that even the pawns themselves dont always know for sure who they work for, or what they are truly meant to accomplish. Then the reports solidified it for the readers. I think it was quite skillfully written.
I find all the Proceran chapters a bit difficult to follow. There are so many territories and a lot of the areas have multiple names. (“Procer” vs “The Pricipate” then all the subdivisions like Lycaonese vs Alamans, or even Rhenia vs Bremen. Originally I thought each of these names was it’s own country and was confused that the same person seemed to be in charge of more than one of them.) I can sort them out using the maps linked at the top, but it distracts from reading prose when I have to stop and look it up on a map. It doesn’t seem well explained in the text. This is especially jarring because the rest of this book has relatively few areas, with less important sub-divisions. (And very little discussion of places that aren’t where the characters are.)
In most novels the reader slowly learns about more areas as the characters gradually explore. If a map is provided it’s usually unneeded, you can understand where everything is by the text and a slowly growing map in your mind as characters explore. Here most perspectives focus on a very limited number of regions, except for one sub-plot that casually lists a huge number of region names and expects you to just know them, (thus why I needed the map to figure it out.)
Having said that I do enjoy A Practical Guide to Evil. It’s very well written other than this one bit I’m griping about, (and I do enjoy the chess match of politics, just think the areas needed to be introduced more gradually and maybe more explicitly state what is part of what. I know characters in the world wouldn’t lay it out like that because they already know it, but the reader doesn’t.)
For sure it might help some people to get things straight. I just mentally go “thats a part of the principalities” and use the character names to connect who is doing what. That made it a lot easier to keep track of it all 🙂
And this is all history, btw.
Typo thread:
And now she was going to murder him her prince in cold blood.
Remove either “him” or “her prince”
silently barred the door of peasant house the officers had commandeered
Add “the” after “of”
There was a devent chance
Chance devent to decent
The two masses met in furious charge to the side the main armies,
Add “a” after “in” and “of” after “side”
All that was left, he thought, was to decide was whether or not the army of Lyonis
Remove the second “was”
she didn’t haven enough allies among the Alamans
Change haven to have
takashoru
csimple
Dread Empress Malicia, First of Her Name, tugged her modest cotton nightgown closer together and watched the crescent moon from her rooms above the clouds, near the summit of the Tower.
— I am maybe wrong, but I thought Tower was under some giant cloud or atmospheric oddity which would make this improbable?
There was always the risk that the other ruler would delay the attack on their flank just long enough that the other racked up the most casualties, only striking after Klau’s formation was already broken
There was a devent chance that a second pitched battle would erupt the moment his army was scattered
The two masses met in furious charge to the side the main armies, and for the first time that day the difference between Lycaonese and southern warfare was made clear.
to the side of the main armies? The sentence could be clearer.
His army paused, realigned at the exhortations of the serjeants and then charged into the back of the coalition forces
sergeants [While serjeants may be acceptable, this story is using sergeant spelling in previous arcs, as far as I remember]
She would not be an effective First Prince, he thought: she didn’t haven enough allies among the Alamans and the Arlesites to keep the Highest Assembly in line.
I think the tower is just that high, so there are rooms above those clouds.
Seems in character for praesi
WealthyAardvark
thousands, backwhen
-> extra space, missing space
close on on
-> close eye on
not_a_robot
And in the end, it is the ordinary man or woman who pays the price for these schemes. Call them games all you want, ye mighty, but they cannot be played without the unknowing and unwiling sacrifice of countless innocents.
oh they know,and they don’t particularly care.all people caring about that have fled or hardened their spirit.
btw,soldiers are not innocents;) their family are though
Alkatyn
Probably one of my favourite chapters. Really liked the montage style of showing the different events happening all at once
Shawn Panzegraf
I thought the PoV wasn’t going to shift from Squire until the Arcadia business was resolved. Not that this chapter wasn’t incredibly entertaining. Just more committed at present to finding out what happens with Catherine.
Cheeezburger
I believe that is because this is a bonus update, so we aren’t changing PoVs in the main updates.
this is additional chapters;) a contrepart for donors.
and also for building the universe more thorough
Kylen
Two chapters on my birthday? Both were great, and I can’t wait for next week.
thanks for the chapter:)
the hype was really small for this one so i didn’t read this wednesday;)
i really liked the idea of a chess board with soul-bonded pieces,very megalomaniac^^
fiiting for the tower
vietnamabc
Better than anything GRRM cooks up. This is how you write politicking.
crueldwarf
I must note that an idea that mail armor is ‘lighter’ than plate armor is very much wrong. And story built around trope awareness should acknoweledge that fact.
In all practical terms a suite of plate armor (even if it is partial non-articulated plate) is a straight up upgrade over mail. It is actually lighter and less encumbering and more protective to boot. It is the reason why mail disapperared almost entirely from the battlefield when metallurgy advances made mass-producing plate feasible.
No one will use mail if they have access to plate. There is literally no reason to do it. Long standing role-playing game tradition of considering mail ‘medium armor’ while plate is ‘heavy’ is a misconception. They both are ‘heavy’ armor and one is better than the other in all practical respects.
“One corpse’s hands had been angled to cover his eyes, the other’s her eyes.”
The second “eyes” should have been “ears”, shoudn’t it?
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News | Social Affairs › Youth
Young Australians urged to make their voices heard
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, youth advocates say the voices of young people are more important than ever
Luke Michael | 7 April 2020 at 5:04 pm
Young people have the chance to speak out on the top issues affecting them with the opening of Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2020.
The survey – now in its 19th year – is the largest online survey of its kind in Australia and offers a snapshot into the experiences and views of young people across the country.
Mission Australia CEO James Toomey said as the nation grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic, the voices of young people needed to be heard.
“During this period of unprecedented changes, it’s important that young people still have meaningful opportunities like the Youth Survey to share their thoughts, concerns and aspirations to shape policy and service changes that are important to them,” Toomey said.
“We hope that during a time when so many young people will be self-isolating, that they could spare 15 minutes of their time to participate in our Youth Survey.”
Last year’s Youth Survey revealed that young Australians with friends and family members experiencing drug and alcohol problems were almost twice as likely to feel sad and negative about their future compared to other people.
It also found that mental health, the environment and equity and discrimination were the most important issues facing young Australians.
Toomey said young people could record their responses online this year, either through arrangements with participating schools or groups, or individually through the Mission Australia website.
“We are mindful that at this time, schools are having to adapt tremendously and we are thankful for all that our education sector is doing for our young people, and acknowledge that this may affect the participation in our survey,” he said.
“At a time of increased physical distancing and self-isolation, we’re also encouraging sports teams, community youth groups, religious groups and community service organisations to communicate to their young people to get involved.”
The Mission Australia Youth Survey can be completed here.
Luke Michael | Journalist | @luke_michael96
Luke Michael is a journalist at Pro Bono News covering the social sector.
Tags : coronavirus, James Toomey, Mission Australia's Youth Survey,
Keeping children safe in emergencies
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Holly Matthews
Learning how to effectively engage young care leavers
Deb Tsorbaris
Monday, 30th November 2020 at 5:24 pm
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Folkie Phil / TUE 5-31-16 / Sheepskin boot name / Offensive football lineup / Gourd-shaped rattles / Frodo's best friend / Red Balloon painter Paul
Constructor: Sarah Keller
THEME: EIEIO (69A: Children's song refrain found at the starts of 17-, 26-, 35-, 50- and 57-Across) —
E STREET BAND (17A: Bruce Springsteen's group)
I FORMATION (26A: Offensive football lineup)
E PLURIBUS UNUM (35A: Phrase on the back of a buck)
I LOVE PARIS (50A: Cole Porter classic from "Can-Can")
O HENRY TWIST (57A: Surprise ending, as in "The Gift of the Magi")
Word of the Day: A.O. SCOTT (32A: Longtime New York Times film critic) —
Anthony Oliver Scott (born July 10, 1966) is an American journalist and film critic. Along with Manohla Dargis, he serves as chief film critic for The New York Times. (wikipedia)
This is a sturdy, solid, old-fashioned puzzle. Again, as with yesterday's TOSSED SALAD (another old-fashioned concoction), I'm stunned this exact theme hasn't been done before. The reveal is somewhat nice. Not quite an aha moment, but definitely an 'oh, huh, neat' one. But the themers themselves aren't inherently interesting, and ... well, EIEIO is EIEIO, which is to say, one of those things you'd rather not see again in any crossword ever if you didn't have to. Here it's repurposed as a revealer, so that elevates its worth, some, maybe. There's really nothing wrong with this puzzle. Theme-wise, it was just a bit of a shrug for me.
[this is killing me]
Oh, no, wait. Sorry. One thing wrong. O HENRY TWIST? I believe that to be an entirely made-up phrase. OK, not entirely, but mostly. Everyone knows that O Henry stories are associated with a twist at the end—his name is practically synonymous with literary irony. So "twist," "irony," "ironic twist," these are all things I buy as phrases relating to O. Henry. But O. HENRY TWIST I do not buy. The very fact that you had to put an O. Henry story in the clue tells me that it is not a real thing. If it can stand alone as a [Surprise ending], then you don't need the story title, but you do, because it can't. It googles poorly and many of the hits you get add the word "ending" or are otherwise inexact. I see one google books result that says "many critics refer to the sudden, unexpected turn of events at the very end of a story as “the O. Henry twist." There's no footnote on this assertion, however, so I call baloney. It's just not a stand-alone phrase. Not. Veto. I would support OH HENRY TWIST as some kind of modernized version of the candy bar. Like Reese's Sticks. Only Oh Henry. And ... in some kind of twist ... shape.
Bullets:
22D: Globe shape: Abbr. (SPH.) — one of the few clunkers in this grid, which is really very nice overall. Gets a little rough in the SE, and there's an ILSA here and a LBO there, but lots of solid, vivid, interesting answers throughout kept the short stuff from hurting too much.
44A: Gourd-shaped rattles (MARACAS) — had the -AS and wrote in ... CASABAS!
31D: Reporter's contact (SOURCE) — the most elusive answer in the grid for me, for reasons unknown. I had SOUR- and ... no idea.
P.S. my friend Mike Dockins asks "MISERS / SAM??? That gives you SAM and SAME in the same corner. Why not MISERY / YAM"? I have to agree. Why *not* MISERY / YAM. . . MISERY / YAM 2016!
Labels: Sarah Keller, Tuesday
Longtime NBC newsman Roger / MON 5-30-16 / Showtime's serial killer protagonist familiarly / Lover of Tristan in legend
Constructor: David Woolf
THEME: TOSSED SALAD (62A: Common first course ... or what's literally contained in 17-, 23-, 32-, 44- and 49-Across) — circled squares in the theme answers contain are scrambled versions of the word "SALAD"
PIÑA COLADAS (17A: Tropical drinks often served with umbrellas)
SALSA DANCING (23A: Spicy ballroom activity?)
DEAD LAST (32A: Finishing eighth out of eight, say)
ROAD SALT (44A: Application to highways before a winter storm)
DOUGLAS ADAMS (49A: "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" author)
Word of the Day: "RED" (61A: 2012 #1 album for Taylor Swift) —
Red is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released on October 22, 2012, by Big Machine Records, as the follow-up to her third studio album, Speak Now. The album title was inspired by the "semi-toxic relationships" that Swift experienced during the process of conceiving this album, which Swift described the emotions she felt as "red emotions" due to their intense and tumultuous nature. Red touches on Swift's signature themes of love and heartbreak, however, from a more mature perspective while exploring other themes such as fame and the pressure of being in the limelight. The album features collaborations with producers and guest artists such as Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol and Ed Sheeran and is noted for Swift's experimentation with new musical genres. Swift completed The Red Tour in support of the album on June 12, 2014, which became the highest-grossing tour of all time by a country artist, grossing over $150 million. (wikipedia)
Mixed feelings. The theme is so hackneyed that I'm stunned it hasn't been done before. Cursory look through the cruciverb database doesn't turn up anything, though, so ... it's simultaneously original and old-as-dirt. But who cares? I didn't even see the theme. How could I? The puzzle was (until the very very very end) so easy I didn't have time to think about what was going on in those circled squares, or much of anything beyond the nice long Downs. And the fill was smooth enough, and grimace-free enough, that it didn't call attention to itself in either a bad or good way. It just flew by. Short fill is dull in parts, but not ugly. I don't like that the tossed "salad"s are not all broken across two words; PIÑA COLADAS is a yucky outlier in this regard. Should've been chucked. Boo. But overall, the puzzle was fine. I like how timely the puzzle is—at least for me, personally. As I write this, I am at the end of a Very LAZY SUNDAY (29D: Relaxing time after church, say), with a G&T in my rearview mirror and homemade mint chip ice cream (with mint from the garden) waiting for me when I'm through here. Hiked in the woods with dogs much earlier in the day, but the rest of the time I spent organizing my comic collection (which I'd let get disgustingly disorganized over a period of many years) and listening to music. If it were a tad less, uh, sweaty, today would've been perfect.
I thought I was gonna come close to my Monday NYT record solving time (which ... I actually don't remember, though I think it's 2:36. I've been faster on other easy puzzles, but not the NYT). And I would've gotten it, too, if it weren't for those meddling kids, by which I mean a Taylor Swift album name I totally blanked on and a "Longtime newsman" whose name I am never going to remember no matter how many times I see it in puzzles. Roger O'NEIL? Sure, why not? Not in my time, but great—his name crossing "RED" meant a hiccup of untold seconds, resulting in a final time of 2:45, which is still fast, but ... it's infinity far from from 2:36, in my experience. I see 2:40s a lot. I see 2:30s virtually never. I have dumb fat clumsy fingers, too, which ... don't do me any favors.
That's all. Stay authentic, colloquially! See you tomorrow.
Labels: David Woolf, Monday
Physicist Nathan who postulated wormholes / SUN 5-29-16 / 1880s-90s veep P Morton / Enlightened buddhist / Drive street where Harry Potter grew up / Dweller along Mandeb Strait / TV inits since 1975 / Never in Nikolaus
Constructor: Kevin G. Der
Relative difficulty: Easy-Medium (closer to Medium)
THEME: "Best Picture Adaptations" — Best Picture titles that have had one letter changed, resulting All The Wacky:
BEER HUNTER (21A: Best Picture adaptation about ... a search for the perfect brew, with "The"?)
SILENCE OF THE IAMBS (24A: ... inaudible metrical poetry, with "The"?)
THE VAST EMPEROR (37A: ... a fat Eastern monarch?)
DUNCES WITH WOLVES (50A: ... fools accompanying a pack of wild animals?)
GONG WITH THE WIND (67A: ... a reed and percussion duet?)
FRENCH CONFECTION (84A: ... an éclair or crème brûlée, with "The"?)
A BEAUTIFUL MINK (99A: ... gorgeous fur?)
GERMS OF ENDEARMENT (my favorite) (113A: ... cooties from hugs and kisses?)
MY HAIR LADY (also good) (122A: ... a salon woman I go to?)
Word of the Day: OEO (65D: War on Poverty agcy.) —
The Office of Economic Opportunity was the agency responsible for administering most of the War on Poverty programs created as part of United States President Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society legislative agenda. (wikipedia)
Kevin Der is a great constructor, which is why I keep looking at this grid and wondering what I missed. I wrote out all the letter changes to see if there was some kind of sequence or hidden message in either the original or the new/wacky letters, but I just got gibberish. I don't fully understand why the letters that were changed ... were changed. Why not THE LUST EMPEROR? Or SILENCE OF THE LAMPS (or LIMBS) (or JAMBS)? A BEAUTIFUL RIND? TERNS OF ENDEARMENT? If the only criterion is a single letter change, it seems like you should've been able to get better humor mileage out of these "adaptations." That said, I thought the answers were pretty cute, and I enjoyed remembering movie titles and figuring out which word would be changed how, so there was definitely some entertainment value here. And again, I would not be shocked to learn that there was some Deep Der Stuff going on in this puzzle that I just can't see.
If you knew your crosswordese, then you had a leg up today. AIT crossing ARHAT! (29A: River islet / 12D: Enlightened Buddhist). Two words I only ever seen in crosswords (OK maybe I've seen AIT in the wild, but not much). You were also ahead of the game if you knew a Slew of short proper nouns. You were also ahead of me, as I knew virtually none of those shorties. The fact that they were densely clustered around RAVE REVIEW, an answer I didn't understand until the very last letter I put in the grid, made the NW by far the toughest section to solve. Let's meet the mystery players:
LIV! (23A: Disney Channel's "___ and Maddie") — you can just stop at "Disney Channel"
LEVI! (27D: 1880s-'90s veep ___ P. Morton) — uh ... no.
PEGG! (57D: Simon of the "Mission: Impossible" films) — OK now that I realize we're talking about the modern films and not the original series (my bad!) I can actually picture this guy. But while solving, I figured he was just some olde-timey actor I'd never heard of.
All that, and the fact that [****] was a baffling clue for RAVE REVIEW (which I assumed would be some kind of plural...), conspired to hold me back up there. But I just left it for last and luckily, once I circled back around, the dominoes fell, however slowly. As far as the cast of mystery players, I also didn't know who ROSEN (44D: Physicist Nathan who postulated wormholes) or EVIE (92A: Daughter in E.M. Forster's "Howard's End") was.
Other trouble spots involved my comical inability to anagram "snake" (I don't think of snakes as SNEAKy, as I nearly step on them all the time in the woods), my layman's understanding of [What stars do] (GLIMMER, I wrongly assumed), and my utter non-understanding of what "sponsorship packages" even means (TIERED? If you say so!). Still, because the film titles were so familiar and the changes to said titles so minuscule, I made pretty good time. Not lightning fast, but better than average.
P.S. Hey, Rich and J.T.—I know you send each other emails with the subject line "FRP," and I know what the "F" stands for. So ... thanks for acknowledging my fearlessness. XO
P.P.S. Lollapuzzoola, one of my two favorite crossword tournaments, is accepting crossword submissions for its tourney this August. Here's a message from tourney organizer Brian Cimmet: ""Lollapuzzoola, the greatest crossword tournament ever held on a Saturday in August, is accepting submissions! Our 9th annual tournament is happening on Saturday, August 13 in New York City — and it could feature YOU! Do you have a puzzle that is brilliant, clever, inventive, mildly wacky, curiously strong, and can measure up to the unrehearsed nonsense of Lollapuzzoola? Send it our way! We'll take a look at themes, concepts, completed grids, etc. (but don't feel pressured to finish cluing or filling). Submissions will be accepted until June 1, 2016. Please send your work to brian@bemoresmarter.com" http://www.bemoresmarter.com/
Labels: Kevin Der, Sunday
Miss Hungary of 1936 familiarly / SAT 5-28-16 / 1960s sitcom matriarch / Sights at Supercharger / Sound effect in comic BC / French frozen desserts / 1999 parody featuring starship Protector / Title brat of kid-lit
Constructor: Frederick J. Healy
Word of the Day: ATTELET (20A: Decorative skewer for serving hors d'oeuvres) —
n. 1. (Cooking) a type of skewer with an ornamental handle which is used for holding foods for presentation at the table, but not while cooking. (thefreedictionary)
Constructing software (armed with a sizeable wordlist) can help constructors do really nice things, like running stacked 11s through stacked 11s (as in the center part of this grid). It can also convince you that putting stuff like SUL and THEICE and ATTELET in your puzzle is a good idea. Google didn't even believe me when I told it [define attelet]
I think the good far outweighs the bad today, though. Your marquee answers here are all wonderful, the corners are OK, and the bad parts (ATTELET notwithstanding) are hardly flagrant. So, YIPPEE, I guess.
I tore this thing up thanks to some very helpful letters in very helpful positions. Let's start with the letter "Z"—two of them, actually. First answer into the grid was ZSA ZSA (1D: Miss Hungary of 1936, familiarly). Why did I know that? Dunno. Just did. And I didn't "know" it. It just felt right. And right away—two "Z"s. Two high-value letters. I knew ZOT was right, and after trying A LIFE for 27A: "Get ___!" (A GRIP), I put in PATHS and thus got a grip on the NW corner. Done, and fast. PETE (or, to be precise, PE_E...) was there before I ever saw the clue at 14D: He said "You kind of live and die by the serve" (eloquent!), so no problem there. The most important answer for me in the top half, though, was SELIG (25A: Manfred succeeded him as baseball commissioner). Not only was it a gimme, but it gave me a terminal "G" at 7D: "Morning Mood" composer. I wrote in GRIEG reflexively, and that gave me all the first letters of the Acrosses in the NE. One letter in one easy answer opened an entire section of the puzzle right up.
[So ... "Peer Gynt" composer, really, then ...]
"GALAXY QUEST" (31A: 1999 parody featuring the starship Protector) was a flat-out, no-crosses-needed gimme, and... look at that: an "X" *and* a "Q"! The whole puzzle just flowered out from there. I did have awful trouble, however, with DELUXE MODEL (17D: Provider of more bells and whistles). Got the DELUXE part OK, but the second part ... less easy. Eventually, with DELUXE MO-EL in place, I went with [drum roll] DELUXE MOTEL! Then I went with EATST at 43A: "___ thou no poison mix'd ...?": "Romeo and Juliet" (HADST). Threw that awesome wrong answer out pretty quick, but only at the very end, after starting to run the alphabet at -OPED / -ATST, did I see it was actually HOPED / HADST. The "D" there was my last letter.
IN STIR (18A: Doing time) — I have a vast reservoir of olde-timey expressions no one uses any more, like ... lots of synonyms for "money" and "jail." Speaking of olde-timey expressions: NATTY (38A: Spruced up). Got it off the "N."
HAN SOLO (35D: [Spoiler alert!] He dies in "The Force Awakens") — cute clue, but Monday-easy.
AS TO (48D: Repeated words in a multiple-count verdict) — can't say I like ASTO as fill, but I admire this highly original clue.
STRIPE (12D: IBM logo feature) — that is the weirdest, randomest STRIPE clue ever. I can see the logo in my mind's eye, vaguely, but of all the STRIPE-y things in the universe ... blah. Pretty blah.
Labels: Frederick J. Healy, Saturday
Italian for sleeves / FRI 5-27-16 / Longtime All My Children role / First novel of Great Plains trilogy / Hybrid woman-bird monster / Magna carta drafters / Title trio in 1986 comedy
Constructor: Damon Gulczynski
Relative difficulty: Medium (leaning somewhat toward easy)
Word of the Day: TAXON (18A: Phylum, order or genus) —
In biology, a taxon (plural taxa; back-formation from taxonomy) is a group of one or more populations of an organism or organisms seen by taxonomists to form a unit. Although neither is required, a taxon is usually known by a particular name and given a particular ranking, especially if and when it is accepted or becomes established. It is not uncommon, however, for taxonomists to remain at odds over what belongs to a taxon and the criteria used for inclusion. If a taxon is given a formal scientific name, its use is then governed by one of the nomenclature codes specifying which scientific name is correct for a particular grouping. (wikipedia)
Taxon. Tax off. Taxon, tax off ... the taxer. TAX TAX.
[You're welcome]
I'm trying to think of things to say about this puzzle, but I'm fantastically distracted by my Twitter feed, which is half live-tweets of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and half animated discussion about the strengths and weaknesses of "High Society" (1956). It's all too enthralling. Allegedly, there's an important NBA playoff game on right now as well, but I haven't heard a peep about it. This puzzle was enjoyable, mostly. West fell fast, east ... didn't. After a couple early miscues (AGE for SWM, ENYA for ERTE) I went sweeping down the west side of the grid pretty easily, then moved into the middle and kinda got stuck for a bit (finished in 6:09, so not *that* stuck, but stuckish). First there was the ON ICE / IN ICE problem (IN makes me wince), then the NE, where ... let's see. I threw AVAIL in and then crossed it at the "V" with ... OVATE. But when the "T" cross was some kind of green (er, that is, 13D: Kind of blue that's close to green), I somehow ... I ... well, I changed OVATE to OVOID and went with NILE. NILE blue. Is that a thing? It felt thingish. It was wrong. MIENS and DENS helped out and things settled down. Really really really thrown off by the word "attraction" in 34A: Attraction temporarily shut down and partly moved to Siberia during W.W. II, so much so that even with LENIN in place I still thought I was dealing with some kind of carnival ride. The LENIN SWING or something.... but it was just his TOMB.
[This video is unrelated to anything in the puzzle. It was on 89.3 The Current (Minneapolis!) as I was writing this, so I just stuck it in here, why not?]
Yucked out at the awkward EMBANK, where -MBAN- did zero for me (PET rock ... cute) (29A: Kind of classic rock?). Thus stuck, I switched to the SE to see what I could do—and bam, off the "O" got "O, PIONEERS," and RIC OCASEK would've been a gimme even without the initial "R" in place. Filled the grid back up to horrible EMBANK, ending with that "E."
Labels: Damon J. Gulczynski, Friday
Brother Antonio Girolamo in music history / THU 5-26-16 / Foe of Ottomans / Nursery bagful / 1777 battle site / When shortened topic in sexology / 1836 battle site / white one said to symbolize I'm sorry
Constructor: Andrew Zhou
THEME: transformative compressions — two-word phrases are clued as if they were "[first letter of first word]-second word" words, "[w]hen shortened." Thus, for example, [When shortened, June 1944 offensive] might clue the answer DORIS DAY (because "when shortened," "DORIS" becomes "D"...). And so:
VITAL SIGNS (4D: When shortened, winning symbols)
QUICK TIPS (18A: When shortened, ear swabs)
FOXHOLE (24D: When shortened, violin feature)
ONION RING (11D: When shortened, rocket seal)
GUEST SPOT (34D: When shortened, topic in sexology)
TAPAS BARS (58A: When shortened, ski lifts)
BLINDSIDES (one-word verb? two-word plural noun?) (31D: When shortened, lesser-played songs)
Word of the Day: PAAVO Järvi (50D: Conductor Järvi) —
Paavo Järvi (Estonian: [ˈpɑːvo ˈjærvi]; born 30 December 1962) is an Estonian conductor.
Järvi was born in Tallinn, Estonia, to conductor Neeme Järvi and Liilia Järvi. His siblings, Kristjan Järvi and Maarika Järvi, are also musicians. After leaving Estonia, the family settled in Rumson, New Jersey. He studied at the Curtis Institute of Music with Max Rudolf and Otto-Werner Mueller, and at the Los Angeles Philharmonic Institute with Leonard Bernstein. // From 1994 to 1997, Järvi was principal conductor of the Malmö Symphony Orchestra. From 1995 to 1998, he shared the title of principal conductor of the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra with Sir Andrew Davis. Järvi was music director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra from 2001 to 2011. The orchestra made a number of recordings for the Telarc label during Järvi's tenure. In May 2011, he was named the orchestra's Music Director Laureate. Since 2004, he has been the artistic director of the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie, Bremen and an Artistic Advisor to the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra. In 2006, Järvi became the principal conductor of the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, and served in the post until 2014. In 2010, he became music director of the Orchestre de Paris. He is scheduled to conclude his tenure with the Orchestre de Paris at the conclusion of his current contract, at the end of the summer of 2016. In June 2012, the NHK Symphony Orchestra named Järvi its next chief conductor, beginning in the 2015–2016 season, with an initial contract of three years. Järvi recently starred in the documentary Maestro, directed by David Donnelly, which followed Järvi and an array of brilliant musicians as they performed across the globe. (wikipedia)
Wow, this was not an easy theme to describe succinctly. It's kind of bizarre, in that there's no connection at all, meaning-wise, between the answer in the grid and the "shortened" answer that's actually being clued. There's just this clever bit of wordplay going on, over and over (and in intersecting answers—nice). I found it oddly delightful. Wacky in a way I somehow appreciated. I can even forgive the Absurd Scrabble-f*cking in the SW corner—why is that "J" there? TAJ really really limits cluing possibilities, leaving you only with proper noun / fill-in-the-blank cluing options (here, the banal 58D: ___ Boston (luxury hotel), yawn). TAN or TAB or TAG or TAP beats TAJ any day. Any. Day. It is *bizarre* that there is no "Y" in this grid, because the only way I can understand that corner "J" is if the constructor was actually going for a pangram (i.e. a puzzle with every letter in the alphabet represented at least once). But there's no "Y". There's no Y!!! It's so weird. I feel like there must've been one that got edited out. Wait, where was I? Oh, right. I actually enjoyed this theme, and most of this grid.
TAPAS BARS was both my favorite answer and the hardest (for me) to get. This is partly because of TAJ (?) [shakes fist], partly because I don't think of a BOT as a "harvester," partly because that [Remover of dirt...] clue was doing nothing for me, partly because I wasn't *entirely* sure of the spelling on PAAVO. But I just hacked at it wildly and finally things fell into place. Two other trouble spots were a. in the north where ETAS and SALE were not at all apparent to me. The latter really looked like it would be OPEN, and the former was just inscrutable; and b. in the east, where the BILGE / ASTER / LILT / DEBRIS mash-up was mildly befuddling. Clue on DEBRIS was particularly vexing (30A: Refuse). Other than that, I had TOYS for 10A: Nursery bagful (LOAM) at first, but not many other hiccups. Finished in somewhat under my average Thursday time.
I think QUICK TIPS is the weakest themer here, in that I don't really know what those are. Or, I do, probably, but that answer just doesn't stand alone as well or seem as snappy as the others. I mean, yes QUICK TIPS are a thing the way GREEN PAINT is a thing, but ... HELPFUL TIPS googles twice as well, and no one in their right mind thinks *that's* a great phrase (HELPFUL HINTS, however, would be good ... but I (really) digress). I'm not faulting the answer so much as noting its wobbliness vis-a-vis the other answers. It's good enough—not much else you can do to pick up the Q-TIP reference. Weird, inventive, interesting. FINE!
Labels: Andrew Zhou, Thursday
Bonkers in modern lingo / WED 5-25-16 / Eastern mediterranean port since ancient times / Dough in hand redundantly / Acronym on Beyonce records
Constructor: Andrew J. Ries
THEME: JOHNNY ON THE SPOT (38A: Person who's ready and able to help ... or a literal description of four occurrences in this puzzle)— theme answers start with words that are also the last names of famous JOHNNYs, and each of those first words sits on top of an "AD" (aka a radio or TV "SPOT"):
CASH MONEY (17A: Dough in hand, redundantly)
CARSON CITY (25A: State capital near Lake Tahoe)
BENCH PRESS (52A: Gym activity that works the pectorals)
ROTTEN EGG (64A: Last one in, say) (this clue isn't right—it's "Last one in, in a familiar expression," not "... say"; ROTTEN EGG is not a synonym for "Last one in"—in fact, "Last one in" is only a ROTTEN EGG in that one expression)
[For other possible theme dimension, see P.S. below]
Word of the Day: DARYL Hannah (69A: ___ Hannah of "Blade Runner") —
Daryl Christine Hannah (born December 3, 1960) is an American film actress. She is known for her performances in the films Blade Runner (1982), Splash (1984), Roxanne (1987), Wall Street (1987), Steel Magnolias (1989) and Kill Bill (2003). She is also an environmental campaigner who has been arrested for protests against developments that are believed by some groups to threaten sustainability. (wikipedia)
The constructor is on social media now bragging (I think) that no one seems to be fully understanding his theme. I have no idea if I have or if I have not, but if I have not, and so many others have not, then maybe the problem lies not with the solvers. At any rate, this puzzle was interesting in that it took a rather pedestrian concept (first words are also last names over various JOHNNYs) and gave it not only a snappy revealer but this unexpected "AD" twist. What's funny / not funny is that the "AD" thing explains / causes some of the grid's crappier (i.e. crosswordesier) moments: ADEE, ADLAI, ADA. I don't understand why JOHNNY itself is not on top of an "AD"—seems like, conceptually, that would've been more consistent / elegant. Instead you've got ATTA under there, which is as bad as anything in the grid (see ADEE). But I think the theme works and I like the little "AD" twist and so it seems like a fine Wednesday puzzle overall.
[DARYL]
I blanked on DRAKE (9A: "Take Care" rapper, 2012), even *with* the "K" in place. I own two DRAKE albums. So that's oddly embarrassing. "Hotline Bling" rapper, I'd've gotten. Had TWIST CAP for TWIST TOP (40D: Resealable bottle feature). I also didn't get FEED at first go round (61D: Farm store purchase) and took a couple passes to back my way into the SW corner (BENCH PRESS and OH COOL not coming immediately to mind). That is the full tally of all my problems. Otherwise, this one was just see-clue-write-answer fast. Bam bam bam (3:36). Faster than yesterday, which was a pretty easy Tuesday. So the whole week is running super-simple so far.
Looks like we got EDINA back, after having to endure that not-famous Minneapolis suburb whose name I've already forgotten this past Sunday. DEANE? Oh, no, right: EAGAN. Blargh. The constructor is a Minnesotan, so EDINA is this puzzle's version of a home-state shout-out, I imagine. See also OH COOL, both because Minneapolis / St. Paul is a cool place to be (I visit my best friends there whenever I can) and because it's *&#^%ing cold there, but if you live there, you're used to it, so when you walk outside in January, you're like, "OH ... COOL. Better put on pants."
P.S. it occurs to me that you can SPOT someone MONEY (a ten-SPOT, perhaps) and you SPOT someone on the BENCH PRESS and ... I don't know, a CITY (like CARSON CITY) is a SPOT (i.e. a location), and EGG ... uh, something to do with spot? SPOTted egg? Honestly don't see the egg angle. But maybe that's the elusive theme element the constructor is crowing about.
Labels: Andrew Ries, Wednesday
Resort near venice / TUE 5-24-16 / African antelope with curvy horns / William Pilgrim father / Luminescent larvae
Constructor: Jonathan Gersch
THEME: TAPS (71A: Bugle tune ... or what one does to 1-, 18-, 35-, 43- and 62-Across)
KEGS (1A: Frat party staples)
PHONE LINES (18A: "Open" things for a call-in show)
SHOULDERS (35A: Places for shawls)
RESOURCES (43A: Coal and natural gas)
MAPLE TREES (62A: Syrup comes from them)
Word of the Day: William BREWSTER (41D: William ___, Pilgrim Father) —
William Brewster (1568 – 10 April 1644) was an English official and Mayflower passenger in 1620. In Plymouth Colony, by virtue of his education and existing stature with those immigrating from the Netherlands, Brewster, a separatist, became a regular preacher and the leader of the community. (wikipedia)
A bunch of things one can tap. Well, a couple observations: as a list, it's pretty dull, and TAPS is an awkward revealer. Plain old TAP, or maybe some phrase containing TAP that allows for wordplay of some sort, would've made more sense. All the answers are plural ... but TAPS (with an "S") doesn't indicate a plural, it indicates the third person. It looks like, in order to get the [Bugle tune] cleverness to match up symmetrically with something, we've pluralized KEGS, and then ... well, that tips the dominoes and every other theme answer gets the "S." The non-corresponding "S"s between themers and revealer ... they're just awkward. It's mainly the third-person conjugation that clunks. I wouldn't notice this if the theme were at all interesting. Theme feels like something NYT used to publish but doesn't / shouldn't any more. I thought that yesterday about a CONEHEADS theme in the LAT, where all the first words of the themers were kinds of cones, but conceptually and execution-wise, that was a superior puzzle.
The fill had some strong points (DAEDALUS!! SAY WHAT?!), but was also heavy on the unpleasantness. Why on god's green would you *highlight* the fact that your grid has terrible abbrs. in it by giving them the same clue (N.C.A.A. part: Abbr.), as if their presence here were some kind of *feature*. There is no redeeming ATH, there is no redeeming ASSOC, and trying to tie them together with the same clue is like throwing water on an oil fire. If you need ATH or ASSOC, you quietly clue them (separately!) and move on. Imagine how "fun" it would be if you cross-referenced SSW and NNE ... [I'm waiting while you do this] ... yes, cluing ASSOC and ATH this way is precisely *that* much fun, possibly less. Grid shape means that there's a ton of 4- and 5-letter stuff, so no surprise that there's a lot of the old gang ("I, TINA"!), but it leaned toward the UGLY side in many places. ETTU, EZEK? I had maybe one wrong turn in this one: wrote in SUPT instead of SUPE (45D: Apartment building V.I.P., for short). My answer was correct. Just not correct for this puzzle.
Labels: Jonathan Gersch, Tuesday
Questlove's hairdo for short / MON 5-23-16 / Early automaker Ransom E / Futuristic mode of transportation in Back to Future films
Constructor: Ori Brian
Relative difficulty: Easy (even for a Monday)
THEME: body part of the something — colloquial phrases following the pattern "___ OF THE ___" where first word is a body part:
BUTT OF THE JOKE (20A: One being laughed at)
HEAD OF THE TABLE (28A: Where Mom or Dad sits at dinner)
NECK OF THE WOODS (47A: Locale)
EYE OF THE STORM (54A: Where it's calmest in a hurricane)
Word of the Day: LIAM Payne (18A: ___ Payne, One Direction heartthrob) —
Liam James Payne (born 29 August 1993) is an English singer and songwriter. He made his debut as a singer when he auditioned as a solo artist for the British television series The X Factor in 2008 with "Fly Me to the Moon" by Frank Sinatra. Though cut by Simon Cowell following judge's house, Payne was encouraged to audition again. He reauditioned as a solo artist in 2010, where he was put into a group along with four other contestants, to form the boy band that would later become known as One Direction. (wikipedia)
I assume this is a debut (I think I'd've remembered that name). If so, it's a solid one. Very, very Monday. Kind of quintessential—straightforward, simple, clean. No frills, but no gaffes either. I've only got one problem with the theme, and that is that BUTT OF THE JOKE really should've been the *final* themer, not the first. It's got the funniest body part in it (the only slangy one, the only one located below the shoulders), and it makes the perfect "punchline" for this theme. Why would you not put that answer at the bottom (!)) of the grid? Themer order matters, and your final themer should really be the best expression of the theme—it should merit its finality (Merl taught me that). But, as I say, that is the only issue I have. The theme makes sense, and the fill is mercifully clean and even occasionally interesting (HOVERBOARD!). No, wait, I have one more minor issue with the theme—if you ask me [Where it's calmest in a hurricane], I'm going to say "in the EYE OF THE ... hurricane, actually." EYE OF THE STORM is a fine answer. The cluing just struck me as somehow slightly amiss.
There were precisely two trouble parts for me in this one ("trouble" being a relative term, as I finished in 2:39). First, I had fishing in my head when I read 8D: Catch in a net, so I couldn't parse ENMESH at all at first. Needed many crosses. Also, you'll excuse me if I'm not up on all the members of One Direction. [___ Payne] meant nothing to me, though now that I see LIAM in there, that name sounds familiar. I know there's a Harry in there somewhere, and ... sure, LIAM, why not? So there was the problem of ENMESHing LIAM. Then there was just getting a handle on NECK OF THE WOODS. The clue ([Locale]) is so terse and enigmatic that how you were supposed to get from that one word to a 13s-letter phrase was not at all clear. But even after I had N-C-O... I could think of nothing but NECRO-something. But again, this is all happening at pretty high speeds, and a few more crosses took care of the confusion.
Labels: Monday, Ori Brian
Bob Ewell's daughter in To Kill Mockingbird / SUN 5-22-16 / Tongue anatomically / Dance of Sugar Plum Fairy instrument / Limestone areas with sinkholes caverns
Constructor: Victor Barocas and Andy Kravis
THEME: "Rise And Fall" — Circles form inverted "V"s in top half of grid—these hold the names of mountains; circles form "V"s in bottom half of grid—these hold the names of valleys. Two halves of the grid united thematically by central revealer: 70A: Classic song with the repeated line "if you need me, I will be nearby" ... shown symbolically in this puzzle ("MOUNTAIN HIGH, VALLEY LOW")
Mount SINAI, Mount SAINT HELENS, Mount EVEREST
SILICON Valley, SAN FERNANDO Valley, DEATH Valley
Word of the Day: PIERROT (112A: French mime) —
Pierrot (French pronunciation: [pjɛʁo]) is a stock character of pantomime and Commedia dell'Arte whose origins are in the late seventeenth-century Italian troupe of players performing in Paris and known as the Comédie-Italienne; the name is a hypocorism of Pierre (Peter), via the suffix -ot. His character in contemporary popular culture—in poetry, fiction, the visual arts, as well as works for the stage, screen, and concert hall—is that of the sad clown, pining for love of Columbine, who usually breaks his heart and leaves him for Harlequin. Performing unmasked, with a whitened face, he wears a loose white blouse with large buttons and wide white pantaloons. Sometimes he appears with a frilled collaret and a hat, usually with a close-fitting crown and wide round brim, more rarely with a conical shape like a dunce's cap. But most frequently, since his reincarnation under Jean-Gaspard Deburau, he wears neither collar nor hat, only a black skullcap. The defining characteristic of Pierrot is his naïveté: he is seen as a fool, often the butt of pranks, yet nonetheless trusting. (wikipedia)
The execution here is interesting, with the mountains and valleys ending up in perfect rotational symmetry. I would not have considered this a requirement for this type of puzzle, but it's a nice little touch. I've seen themes where circled squares both form and spell out geographical features before (I feel like a very good early-week puzzle did this once), but the scale and precision of the theme expression here make this one quite different. My only criticism here is with the revealer, which purports to be a "Classic" song. It ... isn't. Or else "Classic" means something I don't understand. If you google the lyric in the clue (in quotation marks) you get lyrics for an Eartha Kitt song from the early '50s. You also get a ton of hits for SEO (search engine optimization) crossword sites (designed to lure google cheaters), which have already uploaded all the clues to *this* very puzzle. You also get some random junk. I've never heard this song. I *have* heard some very famous songs that sound Kind of like "MOUNTAIN HIGH, VALLEY LOW," such as "River Deep, Mountain High" (by Ike & Tina Turner) and "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell (which contains the lyric "Ain't no mountain high, ain't no valley low..."). Both those songs are light years more famous than today's song. Seriously, did *anyone* but Eartha Kitt sing it. When I put the title into YouTube, it understandably wants to give me the two songs I've already mentioned. Not ... this:
It's a real song, so I can accept it as the revealer. But "Classic" is a s t r e t c h.
Proper noun clusters seem like they could've gotten some people into trouble today. I was lucky enough to know (somehow?) PIERROT, 'cause I sure as heckfire didn't know that "To Kill a Mockingbird" cross (MAYELLA) (!?) (92D: Bob Ewell's daughter in "To Kill a Mockingbird"). And thank god I got the wordplay in the clue at 87A: It's least palatable when raw (DEAL), because I had No Clue about the "A" or the "L" cross. EAGAN??? (81D: Minneapolis-St. Paul suburb) LIAO??? (88D: Chinese dynasty of 1,000 years ago) Yipes. That's playing fast and loose with marginal proper nouns. Dangerous. But not too dangerous—not for me, anyway. CELESTA over OCA also gave me some trepidation. The former I couldn't pick out of a line-up 54A: "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" instrument), the latter I know only as a South American tuber, which I assume is not the meaning here (65A: "L'___ del Cairo" (unfinished Mozart opera)). But educated guesses and solid crosses made things work out in the end. No idea who SCHMITT was. Or PROTAGORAS (23A: Greek philosopher who wrote "Man is the measure of all things"). Lucky enough to have OSWEGO in my backyard (broadly speaking) (76A: Upstate SUNY campus site)—that is a name that likely baffled a few of you. But somehow I managed to gambol through this proper noun minefield without any significant damage. All in all, a fine, entertaining, solid Sunday.
[MEOWERS]
Fictional character with ring of power / SAT 5-21-16 / Protagonist is Wilde's Canterville ghost / Gotcha in old lingo / Presidential moniker on west wing
Constructor: Jason Flinn
Word of the Day: "Rats Live ON NO Evil Star" (8D: Anne Sexton's palindrome-inspired poem "Rats Live ___ Evil Star") —
A palindrome seen on the side of a barn in Ireland
After Adam broke his rib in two
and ate it for supper,
after Adam, from the waist up,
an old mother,
had begun to question the wonder
Eve was brought forth.
Eve came out of that rib like an angry bird.
She came forth like a bird that got loose
suddenly from its cage.
Out of the cage came Eve,
escaping, escaping.
She was clothed in her skin like the sun
and her ankles were not for sale.
God looked out through his tunnel
and was pleased.
Adam sat like a lawyer
and read the book of life.
Only his eyes were alive.
They did the work of a blast furnace.
Only later did Adam and Eve go galloping,
galloping into the apple.
They made the noise of the moon-chew
and let the juice fall down like tears.
Because of this same apple
Eve gave birth to the evilest of creatures
with its bellyful of dirt
and its hair seven inches long.
It had two eyes full of poison
and routine pointed teeth.
Thus Eve gave birth.
In this unnatural act
she gave birth to a rat.
It slid from her like a pearl.
It was ugly, of course,
but Eve did not know that
and when it died before its time
she placed its tiny body
on that piece of kindergarten called STAR.
Now all us cursed ones falling out after
with our evil mouths and our worried eyes
die before our time
but do not go to some heaven, some hell
but are put on the RAT’S STAR
which is as wide as Asia
and as happy as a barbershop quartet.
We are put there beside the three thieves
for the lowest of us all
deserve to smile in eternity
like a watermelon.
Well, that could've been a LOT worse. When I first see a grid like this my whole being slumps. "What am I going to have to endure this time?" So when you start out with That attitude ... well, a puzzle like this comes out smelling pretty sweet. I count about nine Unfortunate Crosses in the two quadstacks, but out of 30? That's ... OK. Pretty good, even, given the level of difficulty. Again, I'd mostly prefer we just avoid the quadstack altogether, thanks very much, but I've suffered much worse than this in quadstacks—even triple stacks—and the actual stack answers are Good, so ... yes, this one passes. It gets the Martin Ashwood-Smith Quadstack Gold Star Seal of Approval (a thing I'm handing out now, apparently).
[This is how I started: note my trusted quadstack strategy of Quickly Throw in Whatever First Comes To Mind For The Downs and See Where You're At. It worked!!]
I would've changed 49A from LAS to ETS and then clued 50D THEMS as ["___ fightin' words!"]. This is because I hate everything about the word SLAVER and ditto AHEMS (though for very different reasons). To be clear, SLAVER is a word, so it's not empirically bad. It's just a matter of taste. I would rather sail around the unpleasant associations there If Possible. I guess you could change the clue on SLAVER to refer to drool, but gross (you've already got SNOT in the puzzle—why push it?). You could also change SLAVER to SHAVER, but you'd get HAS at 49A right next to *HAD* A HEART OF GOLD, so that wouldn't really work. My way gets you Hall-of-Fame pitcher and fellow Fresnan Tom SEAVER, a saucer full of ETS, *and* "THEMS fightin' words!" It's a winning combination.
[Here I was at the halfway point: just a handful of tiny openings to try to squeeze through]
I laughed at "Boy, DOI!" once I finally figured out it was "Boy, DO I!" "Boy DOI" is much more fun to say. Here is a poem I wrote from the answers in this grid about a beatnik who gets revenge on his square boss by ramming the boss's car with a shopping cart:
I'M HIP
I DENT
Take that, Sexton!
Labels: Jason Flinn, Saturday
Squinting cartoon character / FRI 5-20-16 / Restaurant breakfsat innovation of 1971 / Peterhof Palace personages / Smell-O-Vision competitor of 1950s cinema / Order-flouting protester / Music player for break dancer / Roseola symptoms
Constructor: Kristian House
Word of the Day: TITIS (34D: South American monkeys) —
The titis, or titi monkeys, are the New World monkeys of the genus Callicebus. They are the only extant members of the subfamily Callicebinae, which also contains the extinct genera Xenothrix, Antillothrix, Paralouatta, Carlocebus, Lagonimico, and possibly also Tremacebus. // Titis live in South America, from Colombia to Brazil, Bolivia, Peru and north Paraguay. (wikipedia)
This one was beautiful, but man was it easy. I had slight misstep at first, entering ROO instead of EMU (4D: Prey for a dingo), and figured this was going to be a typical mildly tough Friday, so I took a screenshot of my first breakthrough:
And then ... less than 4 minutes later I was done. Done done. The whole thing took me 4:44, including screenshot time. Bonkers. Those corners are pretty segmented / isolated, so I figured I'd have at least a little trouble with one of them, but GO FOR THE JUGULAR (NICE ONE!) and ANJOUS meant the SW corner was toast, and then EMERGES and BARE meant the NE was toast, and then TITIS / TEN K meant the SE was toast. And that was that. In each corner, I got the answers that gave me a bloc of first letters easily. That is, BARE gave me all the first letters in the Acrosses in the NE. ANJOUS gave me the first letters of the long Downs in the SW. Those first-letter providers are crucial—way higher-value than other answers. Most answers are far easier to get from a first letter than from any other single letters. Not all. But most. So if you nail the first-letter provider, your time can speed up Considerably. And I got them all, everywhere, today. Hence 4:44. My friend Amy took the 4:44 as a challenge. Her time: 4:44. I had that screenshot handicap, but she claims to have had a brief conversation with her husband mid-solve, so: tie. Which is a huge win for me, as she is one of the fastest solvers in the country.
[My student Clare's graduation cap, all decorated and ready for action this weekend. If you look real close, you can see Joel Fagliano's name on one of the puzzles ... she made sure of this]
This grid is so smooth, so pretty, so polished. None of this look-at-me low word count baloney (which only a few can pull off well). It's a 72-word delight with nary a clunker in sight. One thing: I think GARBED is a clunker, and I don't know why it wasn't GARRET. "A garret is a habitable attic or small and often dismal or cramped living space at the top of a house. In the days before lifts (elevators) this was the least prestigious position in a building, and often had sloping ceilings." I lived in a garret apartment once. Being 6'3" ... it was pretty comical. Anyway, GARBED shmarbed. Other than that, though, there's just the occasional wee bit of crosswordese. Mostly what you get are glorious long answers and solid, shiny mid-range answers. Really nice work. I don't think GO FOR THE JUGULAR (3D: Attack viciously) and THE GIRL NEXT DOOR (12D: Approachable, unglamorous sort) pair well (!!) but taken individually, they are fantastic. Huge props also to REFUSENIK (17A: Order-flouting protester). I just watched a beatnik-themed Roger Corman movie called "Bucket of Blood." Well, that's it for -nik news. Good night.
Labels: Friday, Kristian House
Titular queen of Castile in a Handel opera / THU 5-19-16 / terminer criminal court / punny quip about perp's predicament / Turing test participant / Pollock painting unit / Bygone name in Chinese politics / Modern prefix with gender / One-named Grammy winner for American Boy 2008 / Daughter of Sweeney Todd in Sondheim musical / Nautical command
Constructor: Morton J. Mendelson
Relative difficulty: Challenging (between the ... interesting ... fill and the made-up punny quip, I just couldn't find the handle)
THEME: a punny quip about a perp's predicament — THE PRIME SUSPECT / KNEW HE WAS COOKED / AFTER HE / WAS GRILLED BY THE / POLICE DETECTIVE
Word of the Day: ALMIRA (51A: Titular queen of Castile in a Handel opera) —
Almira, Königin von Castilien ("Almira, Queen of Castile", HWV 1; full title: Der in Krohnen erlangte Glücks-Wechsel, oder: Almira, Königin von Castilien) is George Frideric Handel's first opera, composed when he was 19 years old. It was first performed in Hamburg in January 1705. [...] Almira is the sole example among Handel's many operas with no role for a castrato. (wikipedia)
I can't write about this in any way that I feel good about, so I'm going to keep it very brief. This type of puzzle is not for me, but you knew that. This specific incarnation of this type of puzzle is not for me, but you knew that as well. Punny quips (esp. those with cutesy alliterative clues) aren't my bag. Never have been. Never will be. I couldn't tell you who cooks the best liver because I don't eat that stuff. This is how I feel about punny quip puzzles. I have to wonder (out loud, partly because it's kind of my job) how made-up a punny quip can be. This one feels Highly made-up. PRIME appears to be there just to make the letter count in the answer come out right, and ... I'm no joke-teller, but isn't it somewhat poor form to have your laugh word, your "punch line," come in the *middle* of your joke. Everything after GRILLED is just filler ... filler that goes on forever. Seriously, the entire last part of this quip is arbitrary and anticlimactic. "... KNEW HE WAS COOKED AFTER HE WAS GRILLED..." stop. That's it. Get it!? Yeah, you get it. But ... the "grill" part really really really needs to come at the *end* for this to be a proper joke. Maybe end the quip with "... when the detective started grilling him"? Something like that. But instead the punny quip just steps on the "joke" and then keeps on walking. It's like a malfunctioning joke-bot wrote this. Crap! I said I would keep it brief. Not for me. Moving on.
The fill. Also not for me. Please don't make me relive it. ATRI OYER ALMIRA PEE. That is all. Seriously, I have to stop. There is nothing for me here. No, wait, one last thing. I'll confess I'm not up to date on all the different astrophysics prizes there are out there (????) but if you give me 33A: Bruno ___ Prize (astrophysics award), the answer better damn well be MARS.
P.S. a couple of people (in emails) have floated the idea that "PRIME" is some kind of substantive adjective for meat (e.g. prime steak, prime rib). I don't know the stand-alone usage of "PRIME," but maybe this interpretation adds to the punniness? You be the judge.
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Labels: Morton J. Mendelson, Thursday
Folkie Phil / TUE 5-31-16 / Sheepskin boot name / ...
Longtime NBC newsman Roger / MON 5-30-16 / Showtim...
Physicist Nathan who postulated wormholes / SUN 5-...
Miss Hungary of 1936 familiarly / SAT 5-28-16 / 19...
Italian for sleeves / FRI 5-27-16 / Longtime All M...
Brother Antonio Girolamo in music history / THU 5-...
Bonkers in modern lingo / WED 5-25-16 / Eastern me...
Resort near venice / TUE 5-24-16 / African antelop...
Questlove's hairdo for short / MON 5-23-16 / Early...
Bob Ewell's daughter in To Kill Mockingbird / SUN ...
Fictional character with ring of power / SAT 5-21-...
Squinting cartoon character / FRI 5-20-16 / Restau...
Titular queen of Castile in a Handel opera / THU 5...
Mantra-chanting priest / WED 5-18-16 / Pie old Bri...
Big name in retirement community development / TUE...
Impressionist Claude / MON 5-16 / Former "Meet the...
Hoppy drink / SUN 5-15-16 / Stomach stuff / Hand m...
Supermodel Wek / SAT 5-14-16 / Cutting edge device...
Distillery eponym Joseph / FRI 5-13-16 / Sardine r...
Soybean snack / THU 5-12-16 / Greek colonnade / Su...
Variety of pasture grass / WED 5-11-16 / Speedster...
Boy genius of old teen fiction / TUE 5-10-16 / Als...
Julie portrayer of Claire on Modern Family / MON 5...
Milkman made famous by Zero Mostel / SUN 5-8-16 / ...
Small slim daggers / SAT 5-7-16 / Mother or son Ph...
Topkapi Palace resident / FRI 5-6-16 / Architect s...
L'chaim / THU 5-5-16 / Nonstick pan brand / World'...
Pearl Fishers priestess / WED 5-4-16 / Variety of ...
Proto-matter of the universe / TUE 5-3-16 / Coyolx...
Indian state known for its tea and silk / MON 5-2-...
Pause word in psalms / SUN 5-1-16 / Eyelike openin...
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Ann the Word
Blackpool Vanishes
Crane Pond
Daggerman
Fat Hen
Fruitlands
Judge Sewall’s Apology
Laura Laura
Taking Apart the Poco Poco
The Claudius Novels
The Enormous Dwarf
The Land Where Lost Things Go
The Old Spring
The Whispering Gallery
Transcendental Utopias
Richard Francis
My career as a writer
Crane Pond (novel)
(New York and London: Europa, October 2016)
1690: Massachusetts. The Sewall family are at breakfast but their jollity is interrupted when young Betty rushes off to lock herself in her ‘cupboard’ in an onset of puritanical terror and guilt.
Samuel Sewall loves his wife and children and is a pillar of the Boston community. But suddenly a gap appears in the hedge that protects his city on a hill, letting evil find its way in. Crane Pond is the story of a man battling against the forces of darkness that threaten his own family and overtake his community, only to find that he himself embodies those forces by participating in one of the greatest miscarriages of justice ever to take place in America. The ultimate confrontation takes place in his soul.
A little over ten years ago I wrote a biography of Samuel Sewall, a judge at the Salem witch trials – the one who, five years after the terrible events of 1992, said sorry. I thought at the time that I had done his extraordinary story as much justice as I could. But I have come to feel that there is another angle to this material. Looking at the tragedy from the safe distance of three hundred years insulates both writer and reader from the very phenomenon those involved in the crisis were battling with: that of possession. Only fiction allows you to invade – and be invaded by – those people from the past, and so I have returned to the drama to experience it as they did, from the inside.
Crane Pond has been longlisted for the 2017 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction.
Tessa Hadley:
‘I’ve loved diving deep into the fascinating world of this book. Richard Francis manages to make us feel its dailiness and its strangeness both at once. Sewall’s gathering unease, as he realises he’s made his terrible mistake, is so brilliantly embodied in all the thick, foody, fleshly, weather-ridden detail of his ordinary life.’
Maggie Gee:
‘Humanity and originality are the trademarks of this brilliant, clear-sighted writer, apparent once again in his bold reinvention of Samuel Sewall and the Salem Witch Trials”
Kirkus Reviews:
‘Francis’ measured narration allows the suffering, piety, and tragic delusion of events to emerge with clarity.’
Hilary Mantel:
Historical fiction written with integrity and skill, from an author who knows how to deploy his background knowledge to get inside his subject’s skin. I like it that he meets his people on their own ground, instead of regarding them as aliens inspected through the wrong end of a telescope. He trusts the reader to come to an evaluation, without coercive prompting, and allows the sense of a wider community to arrive on the page without the need for a huge freight of information. I think readers appreciate this – being treated as if they have a critical intelligence to bring to the enterprise.
It’s also a warm and witty novel, defying clichéd expectations of its material. It gives a complete world-picture, offers the reader an alternative place to go and live for a time, and a new language to speak.
In short, it goes straight on to my (small) list of historical novels that draw out the capacities of the form and allow readers to brush against the pleasures and terrors of the past.
on November 4, 2016 at 10:48 am | Reply Ciaran Ellis
Hello Mr Francis; started reading this today: I’m captivated.
on February 22, 2017 at 8:23 pm | Reply richardfrancis
Dear Ciaran
Believe it or not I have only come just across your supportive remarks! (I’m not very good at navigating WordPress. . . ) I hope you continued to enjoy the book. Today it was longlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction, so that’s a boost. Thank you very much. Richard
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Filed Under:Arts & Culture, Best Of, California State Capitol, California State Railroad Museum, Sacramento News, Valerie Heimerich
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Sacramento is an area rich in historic significance, with many landmarks celebrating the past and present contributions made to the state and to the entire country. A walking tour of even a few of these sites will prove that learning about history is anything but dull, and that an afternoon exploring Sacramento is time well spent. From gold miners, graveyards and cabooses to glorious Victorian gardens, notorious criminals and politicians, it is exciting to visit Sacramento’s past.
Sacramento City Cemetery
www.oldcitycemetery.com
People that have never before explored a burial ground will be surprised by how fascinating this cemetery is. Established in 1849, the original 10 acres donated by Captain John Sutter – a Swiss-born sailor who settled the land originally inhabited by the Nisenen and Miwok Indians – have expanded to more than 60 acres today. From a purely aesthetic standpoint, the place looks like a lush Victorian garden or park, with gorgeous flora, winding paths and statuary. Early headstones mark the passing of 600-plus victims of a cholera outbreak in 1850, and subsequent stones and mausoleums honor individuals including gold miners, Civil War vets, railroad pioneers, entertainers, Donner party members, heroes, villains, Alexander Hamilton’s son, Sacramento mayors and past governors of the Golden State. The cemetery has several memorial gardens with roses and other plants from around the world, and much of the cemetery is kept well groomed by community volunteers.
Related: Most Iconic Works Of Art In Sacramento
California State Railroad Museum
125 I St.
www.csrmf.org
Railroads literally laid the tracks for the development and growth of Sacramento and the entire state of California. The museum has restored locomotives dating from as early as the 1800s, including those operated by steam, compressed air, electric and internal combustion engines. There are exhibits highlighting much of the industry’s history, including the contributions of women and immigrants, the Gold Rush boom and much, much more. Historic photographs, artwork and signage help paint the picture of Sacramento’s trains, but the museum is also a hands-on experience. Visitors can climb aboard actual train cars, including a Pullman-style sleeper that gently rocks as if in operation, a Railway Post Office car and an authentically stocked dining car. Train excursions both short and long that originate at the museum are also available.
Old Sacramento Underground
www.historicoldsac.org
Intense flooding in 1862 buried much of the Sacramento Valley, including the land now known as Old Sacramento. While most abandoned the area, a group of residents devised a way to lift the streets, resulting in some structures and tunnels remaining beneath the original town. Guided tours allow visitors to explore excavated building foundations and covered paths that resulted and to learn more about the devastation of fires and floods, and the inspiration and ingenuity that drove the area forward. Some of the entertaining tours explain Old Sac’s more ribald underground past, including tales of brothels, smugglers, criminals and conmen.
California State Capitol
www.capitolmuseum.ca.gov
This Sacramento landmark and true piece of living history was built during the 1860s, with grand halls, gilt columns, marble floors and a spire reaching nearly 250 feet in the air. This architectural showplace includes elaborate statues, murals and artwork, and offers an engaging look into the state’s cultural, economic and political history. Each of California’s 58 counties is represented with unique displays, and guests are free to climb on giant golden bear statues for photo ops. There are exhibits with artifacts, photographs, artwork and period furnishings highlighting different important historical periods, and another display shows 50 American flags that were carried by units from California during World War I and the Civil and Spanish-American wars. Be sure to tour the camellia grove, rose gardens and other botanical wonders in the surrounding park, along with memorials to California’s heroic soldiers, firefighters and other citizens.
Leland Stanford Mansion State Park
800 N St.
www.parks.ca.gov
The Victorian mansion was originally built in 1856 and later purchased by California governor Leland Stanford. Part of it was used as an office for Stanford and two subsequent governors, and in 1872, it was vastly expanded and updated to become the imposing estate it is to this day. The mansion and grounds were donated to Sacramento’s Catholic Diocese in 1900, along with an endowment to operate it as a facility for homeless children. The Stanford Home for Children ultimately moved to another location during the 1980s and California bought the national historic landmark for use as a state park. After a massive restoration, the mansion is open to the public as well as being California’s official reception center for worldwide leaders. With high ceilings, original furnishings and restored or recreated woodwork, linens, fixtures and architectural features, the 19,000-square-foot mansion is surrounded by elegant gardens.
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THE CARNAGE and THE COUP of BARACK OBAMA…
Mar24 by roybeaird
Yes, I said carnage and coup and connected them to the former President Barack Hussein Obama the 44th President of the United States of America. Before you turn me off, kick me to the curb and declare me whatever you declare me, stop, and examine some of the political, economic, and social damage under his watch. Then, if you still deem me a kook, so be it and we will part ways without vitriol, at least on my part.
President Donald J. Trump is being castigated for asserting that Barack Obama ordered the phones at the Trump Tower wiretapped. The former Director of National Intelligence, James Clapper has stated publicly that was not true, however, he did not say that none of Trump’s associates or a server in the Trump Tower was not a target of surveillance. That leaves room for President Trump’s allegations to have some validity. Now some new information surfaces that indicate there was some surveillance of someone and that resulted in “incidental“ information discovery. That raises a number of questions that we may or may not get the answer. Maybe they did not target Donald Trump personally but it is becoming increasingly clear that there were wiretapping and spying conducted with the approval of the previous administration attempting to connect the Trump campaign, surrogates, and Mr. Trump himself to the Russian government. I believe that was clearly a fishing expedition if not a blatant witch hunt but to deny that any wiretapping was conducted would be to ignore the evidence, media reports, and other information from various sources. But alas, that is how the Democrats seem to roll these days, and the media backtracks from their headlines that indicated wiretapping to ensure they are in step with the current narrative.
I could not possibly enumerate all the things that Barack Obama’s administration did that left our economy, our political system, and our social condition in turmoil or at least far worse than when he entered office. Is it possible that the Department of Justice or Injustice as it has been under the former administration conducted ‘reverse targeting’ against Donald Trump? Do wild bears live in the woods? I say that because the Obama administration has used that tactic numerous times in the past, so why not against this political opponent? The things I will highlight everyone is familiar with and this is not to give you a new revelation but to remind you of the atrocities and questionable if not illegal activities of the previous administration.
Let’s begin with the targeting of Conservative organizations by the IRS. Remember that? The Democrats were continually bemoaning the existence of that type of organizations and individuals who dared to oppose Barack Obama and his Fascist Marxist Anti-American Agenda. The Left used the MSM, letters to Congressional Democrats, and appeal to the President requesting that the IRS carefully examine (target) those organizations and examine them in minute detail. Lois Lerner complied and then destroyed or otherwise shielded evidence including emails to hide the wrongdoing and protect those individuals complying with orders from on high. Of course, it was argued this was the work of a few rogue agents not a policy or mandate from higher ups in the IRS. That was clearly proved to be false but Ms. Lerner was allowed to retire with FULL PENSION and the IRS paid a paltry penalty of $50,000 in damages for one targeting endeavor.
Do you remember the National Labor Relations Board’s harassment of Boeing? Boeing, a private company has the legal right to open a plant wherever they want and can find the space to do so. That is the way it works in America, or so we thought. Not so, the NLRB charged Boeing with violations of labor laws by opening a plant in South Carolina instead of Washington. They charged that Boeing was being retaliatory by putting their plant in South Carolina because workers in Washington were on strike. That was a charge that was never proved and Boeing insisted that it was for lower production and labor costs they made the decision. Once the works in Washington and Boeing agreed to a new labor contract, the case was dropped. The previous administration was using its muscle illegally and unjustly to coerce a private company to do what it wanted to protect the Democrat voting bloc of Union Workers in Washington. Imagine that.
Talk about email scandals and not even addressing the DNC emails against Bernie Sanders, the John Podesta debacle, and the Hillary Clinton fiasco, do you remember the EPA Director using a ‘fake’ email address to hide political activity? Surely you do! The Wall Street Journal published an article about Lisa Jackson of the EPA resigning after being exposed as using an email alias “Richard Windsor” to conduct official business in an attempt to evade federal transparency laws. WAIT? Didn’t Barack Obama declare that his administration would be the most transparent in American history? TRANSPARENT? If you deem hiding, obstructing, and obfuscating investigations transparent, they were clear as a clean glass.
To lend credibility to President Trump’s charge about wiretapping and targeting him and his campaign, do you remember how the Obama administration, under the direct order of Eric Holder illegally conducted surveillance of reporter James Rosen? Surely you cannot forget that. They named him a ‘criminal co-conspirator’ under the Espionage Act of 1917. He was deemed a flight risk and sought to destroy his career. All bogus. But, now the left and the media are trying to paint President Trump as a lunatic and needing a straitjacket and padded cell to keep him from harming himself and others. Mr. Rosen was called a “criminal co-conspirator” for doing his job, a job that BHO did not like and Erick Holder the Obama attack dog went after him.
We have the lies by the CIA, FBI, DNI, NSA, EPA, IRS, DOJ, and many other initials in the Washington bureaucracy to cause us concern. The disaster known as Obamacare was rammed through using methods that virtually destroy any hope of bipartisanship in future endeavors and Barack Obama’s attempts to influence the Israeli elections to defeat the Prime Minister, a man he detests all reveal the attitude toward our Constitution, the Republic, and the American system of government. Barack Obama has left carnage in his wake and America will be decades recovering if we can. He is continuing to advance a coup against the sitting president and with the help of the Congressional Democrats, the liberal activist judges and the Left-Wing Mouth Pieces the MSM he is doing damage. Hopefully, the American people are not dumb enough to take the bait, drink the Kool-Aid, and allow it to happen. I am beginning a new Cry for November 2018 – NO MORE! No more to the activist who wants to destroy our nation. No more to spineless politicians who claim to be conservative. No more to political prostitution to gain position, power, and purse. NO MORE!
God, bless you and God bless America!
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Since 2016 the IRMG has awarded a Young Investigator’s Award each year to recognise the exceptional contribution to the field by an independent academic researcher at an early career stage.
Dr Claire McMullin, University of Bath
As a computational Chemist, Claire uses predominately Density Functional Theory (DFT) methods to investigate a range of organometallic and inorganic reaction systems. Through collaborations with a range of synthetic groups, her research has studied mechanisms for Rh and Ru C-H activation, Pd cross-coupling of aryl halides, Buchwald-Hartwig amination, the nucelophilicity and reactivity of group 2 boryl complexes, emerging alumanyl reactivity and much more.
Dr Ruth Webster, University of Bath
My research spans the fields of organic, organometallic and coordination chemistry with a specific focus on iron-catalysed main group bond transformations and catalytic manipulation of phosphines. We are a synthetic methodology group, but use a range of physical organic techniques to probe mechanism. We also collaborate with experts in advanced spectroscopies and theoreticians to gain greater understanding of our chemistry.
Dr Ulrich Hintermair, University of Bath
Dr James Walton, Durham University
Research projects in the Walton group are linked through the design, synthesis and evaluation of organometallic complexes. One project is the study of Ru(η6-arene)Ln complexes in synthesis and catalysis. We have shown that π–coordination of arenes to Ru increases their reactivity towards SNAr, C–H activation and trifluoromethylation. However, the Ru–(η6-arene) bond is strong and a stoichiometric amount of Ru is required. Our goal is to develop systems in which the rate of arene dissociation/exchange is matched with the rate of arene reactivity, leading to a catalytic cycle. By understanding the mechanism of arene exchange in these systems, we can lower the activation barrier for dissociation through judicious choice of ligands, Ln, and incorporation of tethers. Our recent review on this area can be read here.
Dr Sara Kyne, University of Lincoln
The goal of research in the Kyne group is to develop sustainable catalytic processes. To achieve this, we focus on elucidating the underpinning mechanistic details of these reactions to guide optimisation of activity and efficiency. We use a variety of spectroscopic and electrochemical techniques, in synergy with computational modelling.
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#WargameWednesday Breaking down South Pacific: Breaking the Bismarck Barrier, 1942-43 (C3i Magazine Nr 30)
January 11, 2017 January 9, 2017 ~ RockyMountainNavy
Mark Herman’s South Pacific: Breaking Down the Bismarck Barrier, 1942-43 is the game included in C3i Magazine Nr 30 published by RBM Studios in late 2016. South Pacific (SPac) is actually a scenario (17.10) for Empire of the Sun (EotS, GMT Games, 2005).
The designer’s blurb for SPac pretty much sums up the product:
South Pacific (SPac) is an Empire of the Sun (EotS) C3i Scenario Variant that uses the full scope of its parent design. While South Pacific is a complete stand alone game all of the tactics that work in EotS work in SPac. What is unique about SPac is the smaller map region (see C3i 30 back cover image) focuses and significantly simplifies the strategic options available to the two sides.
Each side has a 24 card deck that are like the EotS cards except they have been renumbered. The counter mix is also identical, except we have aligned the set up and reinforcement markings to the four-turn scenario. In designing this new C3i Scenario Variant, I wanted to put you in the shoes of MacArthur and Ghormley/Halsey prosecuting the US counterattack, while still being impacted by interservice rivalry, China, and competition for resources in Europe. All of the relevant tracks have been redesigned by Mark Simonitch to fit on the tailored C3i Mapsheet surface that shines a spotlight on the turning point in the Pacific War.
Since this is a subset of the broader war each player is playing with a four rather than a seven card hand, and you will never reshuffle the deck allowing for high replayability. The practical result of this smaller hand of cards is South Pacific typically clocks in at less than two hours, so easily a one-session game.
If you learn to how to play South Pacific you will also know how to play its parent game Empire of the Sun.
Having recently played Mark Herman’s Plan Orange: Pacific War, 1932-1935 (C3i Nr 29) I felt I was going to be familiar with the system and ready to try. Though I had a few issues with Plan Orange, overall I like that game and wanted to try more. Hence, my purchase of SPac.
Components: A-
Sleeved cards (RMN)
The physical components are nice. The counters (~100) are nice if not a bit thin for my taste. The map is small (11″ x 17″) and does not take up a great deal of tabletop space when laid out. The cards are nice, and just fit “SMALL Gaming Card” (62mm x 89mm) sleeves. [Interestingly, the Plan Orange cards also fit these sleeves but are just a shade narrower with a little bit sticking out at the top] The package “form factor” makes SPac a good travel game.
Rules: B-
In SPac rule 1.0 Introduction, the Design Note states:
These are the rules to Empire of the Sun with some superfluous sections taken out to allow you to play the single scenario that comes with South Pacific. We have done this so if you learn South Pacific, you also know how to play its parent design.
Unfortunately, in the desire to “simplify” the rules for SPac this approach to the rules created problems. The reuse of parts of the EotS rulebook creates confusion, several key items were actually left out, and several rules are outright contradictory.
Section 3.0 General Course of Play includes the following Play Note:
If this is the first time the you are reading these rules, then is recommended that the player segregate the counters into a set that have hex setup locations and those that have a game turn of entry. Take the units with hex setups and place them on the map where indicated. After completing this go to the comprehensive example of play and move the counters according to the narrative. It is our belief that this ‘best practice’ will facilitate your introduction into the game system.
There is no “comprehensive example of play” in the rulebook that covers the entire 4.0 Sequence of Play. The closest item is the Comprehensive Offensive Example found on p. 21. The problem with this example it that it is for EotS and covers a map area and units NOT in SPac. This makes learning for one unfamiliar with EotS – like me – that much more difficult.
Two missing rules I found most difficult to cope with in my early plays were the lack of a Terrain Key (not in the rulebook nor on the map) and the rules for Progress of War (essential for determination of Political Will and Victory Conditions). The designer has answered forum questions on both CONSIMWorld and BoardgameGeek which is helpful but I cannot help but feel that the product needed an good proofread/playtest by someone NOT familiar with EotS (i.e. like me, not that I’m volunteering but…).
An example of rules contradiction is Pre-War Units. In 1.3 Glossary, the entry for Pre-War Units reads:
Pre-War Units: Most of the units that start the game on the map (those with set up hexes on the counters) and certain others are denoted by a dot on their counters. These are defined as pre-war units. Pre-war units cannot receive replacements.
Yet later, in rule 11.0 Replacements section 11.1 Pre-War Unit Restrictions simple states, “Not Applicable.” I can read rules 1.3 and 11.1 together in at least two different ways; 1) The restriction on pre-war units means that units with a dot cannot receive replacements, or 2) the restriction defined in 1.3 is not applicable to SPac. These are two radically different interpretations of the rules and clearly understanding which is correct is vital for the Japanese player. Per the scenario rules, the Japanese player has very few naval and air replacement points. There is only one naval unit in the game (BB Yamato) that is not marked as a pre-war unit. Strictly reading the (few) rules above, it would seem that only the BB Yamato can be “replaced” – or not? It that really the intention of the scenario?
Game Play: A-
Once familiar with the system the game flows well. The sequence of strategy card draws will always vary making no two games alike. The scenario only lasts four turns and, once the Progress of War rules are understood, puts great pressure on the American player to take the offensive and make things happen. I see SPac as a fast, tight game where one bad roll of the die could be fatal. Maybe too fatal? I don’t really know yet. I am still a newbie to the game engine and am still working past rules issues meaning I have not been able to fully explore the strategy of the game. Hopefully that exploration can come after familiarity – and not too much errata.
All set up and ready to go (RMN)
In many ways that sums up my love/hate with SPac. I really like the card-driven strategy decisions and the simple, yet seemingly realistic, combat system and results. What befuddles me is the thought that the game supposedly builds upon a solid foundation in EotS yet, in the quest to simplify and tailor, there is confusion. I strongly feel that the designer, developer (hmm…no developer credited), editor (uhh…no editor credited) and playtesters (very few) were possibly too familiar with EotS and “filled in the blanks” where rules/items were missing or “intuitively understood” what is not necessarily written in the rules. I do not see the problem as fatal but they are VERY annoying.
Overall Recommendation: Keeper. Will (somewhat reluctantly) look for errata. Explore more for strategy.
All photos courtesy BoardGameGeek except where noted.
Mark Herman’s South Pacific: Breaking the Bismarck Barrier, 1942-43, © RBM Studio Publications, 2016.
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“don’t misbehave”
A couple of years ago, I went back to my hometown, Canton, Massachusetts, for a high school reunion and visited an old friend. It was great to see him.
We got to talking briefly about our old school and our teachers. Our friendship had begun in the seventh grade.
My friend told me that in our elementary school, one of the teachers hit him one day — he didn’t know why. She whacked him across the face. My friend was not a great student (he was actually of above average intelligence), but he was not a bad kid. He could occasionally be mischievous, but his “sins” would probably pale in comparison to what some kids do today. I do recall one time that he got in a lot of trouble with the school authorities for writing an obscene word on a piece a paper that he either accidentally or on purpose dropped on the floor and that was found by a teacher.
My friend said that, on the day he was whacked by the teacher, he told his father about it when the latter came home from work that evening. He said to his father, “Mrs. _______ hit me today.”
His father asked him why the teacher had hit him. He said he didn’t know why.
“Well, don’t misbehave,” his father said.
I was thinking about this incident and its implications. It seems to reflect parental attitudes very different from nowadays.
Few will agree with me, I suspect, and I wasn’t the affected student or the son of this particular parent. Nevertheless, I do not think that one should jump to conclusions about how my friend’s father responded.
I think he may have — note I say may because I was not involved and my friend merely gave a bare factual account; I am not sure how he himself feels about this incident in retrospect — actually handled the situation well. By which I mean to say that not knowing what had occurred, the father assumed his son might have been misbehaving. He would have, it seems, had some basis for thinking so.
I knew my friend’s father well. He was a soft spoken, kindly man. He worked in a factory. He was, from what I and my own parents could observe, a loving parent.
The message he conveyed to his son was, don’t do anything that might get you in trouble.
This was actually good (tacit) advice, because — although my friend was not, by any stretch of the imagination, a “bad kid” — I know that he could be mischievous at times (which I think was probably a result of his being bored and restless in school), and he did get in trouble on at least one occasion, as I have noted above, where school administrators were on his case. So, actually, his father may have been trying to help him with the best advice he could.
Given what happened (I realize that it was no doubt hurtful to my friend, since he remembers it), I don’t think my friend’s father handled it badly. He didn’t freak out. He tacitly sent a message that may have actually been good for my friend to hear: don’t antagonize your superiors.
Do you think the case would be handled the same today? I doubt it. Parents are always crying “foul” and assuming that their children can do no wrong. When I was growing up, a premium was put on behavior, and adults were assumed to be right. I am not an advocate of corporal punishment, and I am not advocating a return to the days of schooling such as is depicted in George Orwell’s autobiographical essay “”Such, Such Were the Joys … .” I am merely trying to point out — the thought occurred to me — that sometimes parents can be more helpful to children by cautioning them to conform and submit to strictures rather than to defy or complain about them.
— Roger W. Smith
October 2016; updated February 2018
Addendum: The pedant in me gaining the upper hand, I can’t resist showing off. I wonder how many people know where the title of Orwell’s essay came from. It is from a line in William Blake’s poem “The Echoing Green.” I took a wonderful course in Blake with the revered professor and poet Allen Grossman at Brandeis University.
This entry was posted in Canton, MA, general interest, personal views of Roger W. Smith, relationships (general comments re) and tagged Allen Grossman, Eliot School Canton MA, George Orwell "Such Such Were the Joys", parenting, Roger Smith, Roger W. Smith, school discipline on March 2, 2018 by Roger W. Smith.
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My predictions: Irish election Saturday
My observations of us Irish since returning to live in my native country 10 years ago is that far from the reputation we have in the eyes of other nationalities as an almost swashbuckling tribe of adventurers, we are in fact the most boring, banal and predictable of people when it comes to voting habits.
We, sheep-like, have voted into government mainly one of only two parties since the nation was founded a century ago, our warped sense of ‘change’ being simply to switch from Fianna Fail to Fine Gael and vice-versa now and then.
In doing so, we fail to realize – or worse, realize but lack the courage to accept – that there is simply no difference between these two parties.
What greater evidence do we need of this, if we needed more, than the last five years of Government: these two parties having been in what is strangely termed a ‘confidence and supply’ relationship. In effect, a coalition government under a different guise.
My advice: take a chance on change. It’s long past time and no less than what you deserve.
Consequently, shocking ongoing crises in key sectors such as health, housing and social welfare have occurred under the watch of both parties. They are both equally guilty of neglect and disservice to the people of Ireland. And Fianna Fail bankrupted Ireland not so long ago, leaving teachers, nurses and others on the scrap heap, and some of its TDs then are running again, including its leader.
So, on voting day tomorrow (Saturday), will the final outcome be any different from that over the last 100 years?
Sadly, regardless of Sinn Fein receiving a well-deserved boost, hopefully above the 30 mark, I don’t think so.
If past result are anything to go by, we will remain with a Centre Right majority that kowtows to wealthy individuals, major corporations, banks, vulture funds and major land developers offering tax breaks and other incentives. A coalition that steadfastly fails to rectify the growing, severe inequalities in social life here.
Through the election campaign, I continue to be deeply disillusioned by the media in Ireland and their bias. For example, do many people really believe there was a dead-heat between Fianna Fail and Sinn Fein, 24-24 percent, in the Red C poll for the Business Post? What decent, well-organized poll ends up in a draw? It is not even mathematically possible as you poll an odd number of people, not an even number, to make sure there is an outright winner.
A caveat to this is that my wife, Columbia from Romania, who will, I believe like many emigrants, vote Sinn Fein, received a call from Red C. But when she said she lived in Donegal, they refused to take her details, telling her they had enough people from Donegal.
Surprising to say the least, as Red C had boasted its poll was a ‘random’ one. This simple incident proves it was far, far from that. It is no coincidence that, with Sinn Fein poised through Pearse Doherty and Pádraig Mac Lochlainn to attract more votes than any other party in Donegal, Red C pollsters were told not to take anyone from Donegal in the so-called ‘random’ poll.
I feel Sinn Fein was probably the winner in that poll but a national business newspaper handing this particular party the lead in such a crucial election would have been tantamount to treachery in the eyes of the newspaper’s owners and its well-to-do readers.
Let a woman take the lead. (image from first-ever Irish elections)
Or take The Irish Times, for whom I worked as a foreign correspondent. At least, they had the decency to portray their poll results honestly. Sinn Fein as outright winners.
But then a strange thing happened, the newspaper started spinning the numbers in an effort to reduce the prestigious victory of Sinn Fein, mixing in other numbers to the point of confusion.
There was even a bizarre moment during its live election debate from Trinity College earlier this week for subscribers when event host, Hugh Linehan, the newspaper’s arts and culture editor, said the poll might have created ‘a self-fulfilling prophecy’ and encouraged other journalistic colleagues on the panel to agree with him, which political correspondent, Pat Leahy (formerly of the Business Post) gleefully did.
How can a poll be ‘a self-fulfilling prophecy’? It’s as if a poll is an unseen power outside in the ether controlling the minds of people. Simply ludicrous. A completely irrational attempt at spin.
Keep in mind also that election podcasts by The Irish Times since the campaign began featured four men in key intro voiceover sound-bites, Fine Gael’s Leo Varadkar and Fianna Fail’s Micheal Martin, another Fine Gaeler and an Independent. No mention of Sinn Fein’s Mary Lou McDonald, who won the newspaper’s own poll as most popular person for Taoiseach and Sinn Fein as most popular party.
Not until I pointed this out to the newspaper in several e-mails did they decide to include Mary Lou’s voice.
Beware of Subliminal Election Messages
My predictions for the five-seater in Donegal where I live: two Sinn Fein, one Fine Gael, one Fianna Fail and one Independent.
Pearse Doherty and Pádraig Mac Lochlainn of Sinn Fein and Joe McHugh of Fine Gael will be the first past the post.
Then there’ll be a battle for the last two seats with Fianna Fail’s Charlie McConalogue sweating it out next to get over the line.
Then the Battle Royale for the final seat – between Fianna Fail’s Pat the Cope Gallagher and hard-working Independent, Thomas Pringle.
It’ll be a rainy day for some candidates.
It’s past time multi-pensioned Pat, and his brand of old-style politics, retired from the ring. While once a shoo-in, he’s now panic canvassing door-to-door, but I’m hoping Pringle, younger, more progressive, more passionate, will receive his just reward.
Whether you agree with me or not, don’t waste your right to express your opinion. Call me a dreamer, but I still believe voting has as much meaning as we give it, so use it.
Perhaps this will turn out to be ‘the election of the young,’ the one that changes the usual political landscape of Ireland.
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Cyberthreats shifting with ransomware attacks down - research
Kai Ping Lew
2017 was widely billed as the year of ransomware, but cyberthreats have moved in a new direction this year, according to ISACA’s State of Cybersecurity 2018 research. Results show that 50% of the 2,366 security leaders surveyed have seen an increase in cyberattack volumes relative to last year.
In addition, 80% of respondents said they are likely or very likely to be attacked this year—a statistic that remains unchanged from last year’s study. But despite an increase in cyberattacks generally, ransomware attacks are significantly declining.
Last year, 62% of respondents experienced a ransomware attack, compared to 45% this year—a 17-point drop.
This is likely because organisations are significantly better prepared after last year’s WannaCry and NotPetya attacks.
Eighty-two percent of respondents said that their enterprises now have ransomware strategies in place and 78% said they have a formal process—up 25-points from last year. While these findings are positive, the data shows that ransomware attacks may have been displaced by cryptocurrency mining, which is becoming more frequent.
Cryptocurrency mining malware can operate without direct access to the file system, making them harder to detect—and as the prices of cryptocurrencies increase, the economics of cryptocurrency mining malware becomes better for the attacker. Additionally, the three most common attack vectors remain unchanged from last year: phishing, malware and social engineering. Active defence strategies are highly effective, but underutilised ISACA’s research also found that nearly 4 out of 10 respondents (39%) are not at all familiar or only slightly familiar with active defence strategies (e.g., honeypots and sinkholes).
Of those who are familiar with active defence strategies, just over half are actually using them. ISACA cybersecurity director Frank Downs says, “This is a missed opportunity for security leaders and their organisations.”
“ISACA’s research indicates that active defence strategies are one of the most effective countermeasures to cyberattacks. A full 87% of those who use them indicate that they were successful.” Recommendations The ISACA report suggests enterprises must be better prepared with focused attention on several areas, including:
Investing in talent—With attacks still on the rise, enterprises must continue to invest in finding, retaining and training skilled cybersecurity professionals.
Exploring further automation benefits—Enterprises should consider automation-driven strategies and tools for detection and to support recovery and response efforts.
Ensuring appropriate investment in security controls—With attack vectors (phishing, malware and social engineering) minimally changing, existing control types are still valid and useful. Enterprise investment and attention to security controls should increase in line with the frequency of these attack vectors.
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La ricerca find articoli where soggetti phrase all words '6-BETA-HYDROXYLASE' sort by level,fasc_key/DESCEND, pagina_ini_num/ASCEND ha restituito 78 riferimenti
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Facchini, PJ
Alkaloid biosynthesis in plants: Biochemistry, cell biology, molecular regulation, and metabolic engineering applications
ANNUAL REVIEW OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND PLANT MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
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Metabolic engineering of plant alkaloid biosynthesis
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Effect of STAT5b on rat liver alcohol dehydrogenase
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Regulatory mechanisms and metabolic engineering of plant alkaloid biosynthesis
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Two dioxygenase genes, Ids3 and Ids2, from Hordeum vulgare are involved inthe biosynthesis of mugineic acid family phytosiderophores
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Cloning, characterization and heterologous expression of a polyketide synthase and P-450 oxidase involved in the biosynthesis of the antibiotic oleandomycin
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A comparison of the ontogeny of enterocytic and hepatic cytochromes P450 3A in the rat
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A novel female-specific member of the CYP3A gene subfamily in the mouse liver
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6 alpha-hydroxylation of taurochenodeoxycholic acid and lithocholic acid by CYP3A4 in human liver microsomes
BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY OF LIPIDS
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Structures and expression patterns of two tropinone reductase genes from Hyoscyamus niger
BIOSCIENCE BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
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Lantin, S; O'Brien, M; Matton, DP
Pollination, wounding and jasmonate treatments induce the expression of a developmentally regulated pistil dioxygenase at a distance, in the ovary, in the wild potato Solanum chacoense Bitt.
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An Atropa belladonna hyoscyamine 6 beta-hydroxylase gene is differentiallyexpressed in the root pericycle and anthers
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Furukawa, T; Manabe, S; Watanabe, T; Sharyo, S; Mori, Y
Sex difference in the daily rhythm of hepatic P450 monooxygenase activities in rats is regulated by growth hormone release
TOXICOLOGY AND APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY
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Jouhikainen, K; Lindgren, L; Jokelainen, T; Hiltunen, R; Teeri, TH; Oksman-Caldentey, KM
Enhancement of scopolamine production in Hyoscyamus muticus L. hairy root cultures by genetic engineering
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Suzuki, K; Yamada, Y; Hashimoto, T
Expression of Atropa belladonna putrescine N-methyltransferase gene in root pericycle
PLANT AND CELL PHYSIOLOGY
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Nakajima, K; Hashimoto, T
Two tropinone reductases, that catalyze opposite stereospecific reductionsin tropane alkaloid biosynthesis, are localized in plant root with different cell-specific patterns
K. Nakajima e T. Hashimoto, "Two tropinone reductases, that catalyze opposite stereospecific reductionsin tropane alkaloid biosynthesis, are localized in plant root with different cell-specific patterns", PLANT CEL P, 40(11), 1999, pp. 1099-1107
Growth hormone, but not prolactin, maintains low-level activation of STAT5a and STAT5b in female rat liver
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Huss, JM; Wang, SI; Kasper, CB
Differential glucocorticoid responses of CYP3A23 and CYP3A2 are mediated by selective binding of orphan nuclear receptors
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Nagata, K; Ogino, M; Shimada, M; Miyata, M; Gonzalez, FJ; Yamazoe, Y
Structure and expression of the rat CYP3A1 gene: Isolation of the gene (P450/6 beta B) and characterization of the recombinant protein
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CHOU WM; KUTCHAN TM
ENZYMATIC OXIDATIONS IN THE BIOSYNTHESIS OF COMPLEX ALKALOIDS
Plant journal
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MORRIS DJ; LATIF SA; ROKAW MD; WATLINGTON CO; JOHNSON JP
A S2ND ENZYME PROTECTING MINERALOCORTICOID RECEPTORS FROM GLUCOCORTICOID OCCUPANCY
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CDNA CLONING AND EXPRESSION OF A NOVEL CYP3A FROM THE SYRIAN-HAMSTER,CYP3A31
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INTERGENERIC COCULTURE OF GENETICALLY TRANSFORMED ORGANS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SCOPOLAMINE
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BIOSYNTHETIC-STUDIES ON C-P COMPOUNDS, BI ALAPHOS AND FOSFOMYCIN
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KUTCHAN TM
ALKALOID BIOSYNTHESIS - THE BASIS FOR METABOLIC ENGINEERING OF MEDICINAL-PLANTS
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BLACK VH; WITTIG JC; CHEUNG P
INTRAADRENAL STEROID-METABOLISM IN THE GUINEA-PIG - GUINEA-PIG ADRENAL MICROSOMES METABOLIZE ANDROSTENEDIONE IN A MANNER DISTINCT FROM LIVER-MICROSOMES
Endocrine research
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ATROPINE DYNAMICS IN SEEDLINGS OF DUBOISIA MYOPOROIDES
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PRAS N; WOERDENBAG HJ; VANUDEN W
BIOCONVERSION POTENTIAL OF PLANT ENZYMES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PHARMACEUTICALS
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MILLIGAN SB; GASSER CS
NATURE AND REGULATION OF PISTIL-EXPRESSED GENES IN TOMATO
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HIDAKA T; GODA M; KUZUYAMA T; TAKEI N; HIDAKA M; SETO H
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ALKALOID BIOGENESIS - MOLECULAR ASPECTS
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ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF 4 CYTOCHROME-P450 ISOZYMES FROM UNTREATED AND PHENOBARBITAL-TREATED BEAGLE DOGS
T. Shiraga et al., "ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF 4 CYTOCHROME-P450 ISOZYMES FROM UNTREATED AND PHENOBARBITAL-TREATED BEAGLE DOGS", Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin, 17(1), 1994, pp. 22-28
YUKIMUNE Y; HARA Y; YAMADA Y
TROPANE ALKALOID PRODUCTION IN ROOT CULTURES OF DUBOISIA MYOPOROIDES OBTAINED BY REPEATED SELECTION
Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry
Y. Yukimune et al., "TROPANE ALKALOID PRODUCTION IN ROOT CULTURES OF DUBOISIA MYOPOROIDES OBTAINED BY REPEATED SELECTION", Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry, 58(8), 1994, pp. 1443-1446
OKUMURA N; NISHIZAWA NK; UMEHARA Y; OHATA T; NAKANISHI H; YAMAGUCHI T; CHINO M; MORI S
A DIOXYGENASE GENE (IDS2) EXPRESSED UNDER IRON-DEFICIENCY CONDITIONS IN THE ROOTS OF HORDEUM-VULGARE
N. Okumura et al., "A DIOXYGENASE GENE (IDS2) EXPRESSED UNDER IRON-DEFICIENCY CONDITIONS IN THE ROOTS OF HORDEUM-VULGARE", Plant molecular biology, 25(4), 1994, pp. 705-719
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PHENYLLACTIC ACID BUT NOT TROPIC ACID IS AN INTERMEDIATE IN THE BIOSYNTHESIS OF TROPANE ALKALOIDS IN DATURA AND BRUGMANSIA TRANSFORMED ROOTCULTURES
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POSSIBLE EXISTENCE OF A CYP3A PROTEIN IN LIVER-MICROSOMES FROM FEMALERATS
Biological chemistry Hoppe-Seyler
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PRODUCTION OF TROPANE ALKALOIDS IN GENETICALLY-ENGINEERED ROOT CULTURES
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Michael Kors kicks off final day of NY Fashion Week
Models walk the runway during the Michael Kors Collection Spring 2019 Runway Show at Pier 17 on September 12, 2018 in New York City
Michael Kors kicked off the final day of New York Fashion Week "Sunny Side Up" on Wednesday with A-listers Nicole Kidman and Catherine Zeta-Jones front row for a happy collection inspired by the beach. The 59-year-old designer created a set of bright, colorful art panels by Australian-born, Brooklyn-based artist Christina Zimpel that evoked the Caribbean or Mediterranean, a stark contrast to misty views of the Brooklyn Bridge through the windows of New York's sprawling Pier17. "Global getaway," "Sunny Side Up" and "From me to you -- spread the joy" was how the billionaire Kors summed up the upbeat celebration of color that is bang on the happiness trend for spring 2019. The catwalk was a riot of print and color, from turquoise to watermelon, persimmon and lemon, to floppy floral hats, a fringed lime green skirt and metallic green pant suit with matching bag. Pants came in all styles, but most striking were floral and broderie anglaise flares with enormous bell bottoms. For evening, dresses were cut for the beach but designed for soiree in metallics. Kors put fringes on jackets, skirts, pants and shoulder bags, a trend this season also on display at Longchamp and Coach. The Rastafarian look made an appearance, as did pale denim, chunky beach bags, and huge platform sandals, with Kors staying true to his recent M.O of including curve models on the runway. Joining Zeta-Jones on the front row was 15-year-old daughter Carys, who is reportedly keen to follow parents -- dad is Michael Douglas -- into the acting business. The soundtrack was beach-baresque with Peter Allen singing "I go to Rio," The Beach Boys singing "Good Vibrations" and snatches of Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin with "Je t'aime... moi non plus." Still to come Wednesday is Marc Jacobs, the darling of American high fashion, before Barbadian superstar Rihanna closes out the week with a Savage x Fenty bash to baptize her brand-new lingerie line. The spring 2019 season will then shift to Europe, with fashion weeks to follow in London, Milan and Paris.
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Starbucks can promote US-China trade, Chinese President Xi Jinping says in letter to its ex-boss
Chinese President Xi Jinping has told Starbucks’ former chairman Howard Schultz that he and the American coffee chain can play an active role in promoting US-China trade cooperation, state media reported.With less than a week before US president-elect Joe Biden takes office, Chinese state media published a letter Xi wrote, reportedly in reply to correspondence from Schultz, who has the honorary title of Starbucks’ chairman emeritus.The coverage of the letter on Thursday came almost exactly a year after a partial trade deal between the two nations was signed in an effort to pause their tariff war.Get the latest insights and analysis from our Global Impact newsletter on the big stories originating in China.Xi’s letter, dated January 6, was quoted by Chinese state news agency Xinhua as saying: “China has embarked on the journey of becoming a modernised socialist country, [we] will further open up to enterprises all over the world including American companies like Starbucks. [We] hope Starbucks can play an active role in promoting US-China trade cooperation and bilateral ties.”CNN reported that Schultz had sent the Chinese president a letter emphasising Starbucks’ commitment to China, enclosing a translated copy of his book From the Ground Up: A Journey to Reimagine the Promise of America.In a statement, Schultz said it was a “great honour” to have received a reply from Xi and he believed “Starbucks’ best days are ahead in China”.Billionaire Schultz, who left the Democratic Party last year over disagreements on a host of issues, once said he was considering running for president in 2020 as an independent, before later dropping the plan and throwing his support behind Biden before November’s US election.The extensive coverage of the letter from Chinese state media came a day before the first anniversary of the interim trade deal that China and the US signed on January 15 last year.It called a partial ceasefire in a trade war started under outgoing US President Donald Trump in July 2018, after rounds of tit-for-tat tariffs were slapped on billions of dollars worth of products, disrupting global supply chains.Under the interim deal, Washington agreed to cut some tariffs in exchange for China committing to buy at least US$200 billion more of US goods and services over two years compared with 2017 levels. However, China has been falling behind in its import commitments, according to trade reports.It is unclear how the new administration will take on the trade war started by Trump but Biden said in an interview in December that the tariffs would remain in place for now.Meanwhile, Schultz, like the heads of many American enterprises aiming to expand in the lucrative Chinese market, has lamented the trade war, saying the US should be building bridges instead of walls.When he was still the company’s chief executive in 2016, he had predicted the Chinese market would one day be bigger than the American one for Starbucks. What is the US-China trade war?China is now Starbucks’ top overseas growth market after it entered the country in 1999. It has more than 4,700 outlets in mainland China.Beijing has often used US business leaders as interlocutors for relations with the United States, but American businesses have largely remained silent as those relations turned sour under Trump.Schultz was known to have connections with top leaders of the Chinese Communist Party, including having a meeting in 2012 with the former president Jiang Zemin.Huang Jing, a professor at Beijing Language and Culture University, said Xi’s reply signalled Beijing’s commitment to ensuring a good business environment to foreign investors and a readiness to improve relations.“Xi’s reply indicates that China will always be open to the United States and to the world, not decoupling with any country,” Huang said.“Unlike Trump, Biden knows the US cannot win the game against China all by itself, so it needs allies, and to engage in multilateralism. This will offer China opportunities for cooperation with the US, such as on non-proliferation [of nuclear weapons] and cracking down on terrorism.”Additional reporting by Rachel ZhangMore from South China Morning Post: * China’s Xi Jinping talks of ‘common prosperity’ as the rich get richer, with little indication of how it will reduce inequality * John Bolton says Donald Trump might have reversed course on China trade with right moves by Xi JinpingThis article Starbucks can promote US-China trade, Chinese President Xi Jinping says in letter to its ex-boss first appeared on South China Morning PostFor the latest news from the South China Morning Post download our mobile app. Copyright 2021.
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← ➤ Egan on Bowie’s legacy: ‘It’s not rocket science and it is music’
➤ In the face of Cowell X-culture, Polhemus discovers the style supermarket afresh →
➤ Six things some people might not know about Bowie
Ziggy shocker: Bowie goes down on Mick Ronson’s guitar in 1972
❚ WHAT MORE IS THERE TO SAY ABOUT BOWIE? To coincide with this week’s release of the mega-superduper collectable special edition 3-CD box set of Station to Station, an NME photo gallery of the godlike one reveals 50 things it thinks we don’t know about Bowie and here are five of them…
❏ A teenage Bowie was interviewed on a BBC programme as the founder of The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Long-haired Men. He complained: “It’s not nice when people call you darling and that.”
Bowie’s best friend: Herd guitarist Peter Frampton, hailed by Rave as the Face of ’68
❏ Peter Frampton, of Baby I Love Your Way, was Bowie’s friend at school — his dad was head of the art department.
❏ Space Oddity gave Bowie his big break. This now-famous track was used by the BBC in its coverage of the moon landing in 1969. Bowie was practically unknown back then – the song became his first UK hit.
❏ According to a recent [? Jan 24] piece in The Observer, David Bowie’s iPod contains Lorraine Ellison’s Stay With Me, Dinner At Eight by Rufus Wainwright, and Gathering Storm by Godspeed You! Black Emperor.
❏ Below we see David Bowie at London’s Rules Restaurant, 1973, after receiving a presentation of six discs from RCA Records. The occasion? He had six albums in the charts that year.
Bowie in 1973: bumper chart success
❚ HERE’S ONE OF OUR OWN: The boy wonder was profiled in 1967 by Fabulous 208 which tells us that at the age of 20 Bowie had already written more than 60 songs. Wowie!
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Endemic North American Plants as Potentially Suitable Agents for Wound Cleaning Under Resource Scarce Conditions
Aldon J. Whitehead, Nathan Nelson, Lacy Brame, Franklin R. Champlin
COM Entering Class of 2016
Biochemistry & Microbiology
Introduction: Skin and subcutaneous infections are dangerous sequelae of soft tissue injuries, especially in austere situations where medical technology is not available. Numerous plant species endemic to North America have been described as having antibacterial properties. Of these, St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum), chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), and white oak (Quercus alba) were selected for testing against Staphylococcus aureus. Our objective was to assess the suitability of all 3 plants as potential antiseptic agents using methods easily replicated in a resource-scarce environment. Methods: Water-soluble natural products were extracted from different concentrations of each plant part using either mechanical agitation at ambient temperature or boiling in unsterilized tap water. Antibacterial activity of each extract against S aureus was assessed using a conventional agar well diffusion bioassay. Zones of inhibition were measured using electronic calipers and were compared to tap water as the negative control. Results: Aqueous extracts of St. John's wort and white oak bark displayed antibacterial effects against S aureus, with St. John's wort being more potent. Chamomile displayed no inhibitory properties at the concentrations examined. Conclusions: These data suggest that both St. John's wort and white oak are potential candidates for infection prophylaxis and therapy in austere wilderness scenarios, with St. John's wort being the more potent agent. White oak may be more logistically feasible because the larger surface area of a white oak tree allows for harvesting a larger quantity of bark compared to the smaller surface area of the St. John's wort plant.
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Whitehead, A. J., Nelson, N., Brame, L., & Champlin, F. R. (2019). Endemic North American Plants as Potentially Suitable Agents for Wound Cleaning Under Resource Scarce Conditions. Wilderness and Environmental Medicine, 30(4), 401-406. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wem.2019.06.002
Whitehead, Aldon J. ; Nelson, Nathan ; Brame, Lacy ; Champlin, Franklin R. / Endemic North American Plants as Potentially Suitable Agents for Wound Cleaning Under Resource Scarce Conditions. In: Wilderness and Environmental Medicine. 2019 ; Vol. 30, No. 4. pp. 401-406.
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1975 NASCAR Cup Series Season Recap
Photo Credit: Mike's Decals
By Zane Miller
On Sunday, November 23rd, 1975, the 1975 NASCAR Cup Series season concluded with Richard Petty defeating Cale Yarborough by 722 points to win the 27th championship in Cup Series history. It was the sixth Cup Series championship for Petty. These are the top five points finishers for the season.
The 1975 Daytona 500 was won by Benny Parsons, while David Pearson led the most laps with 74.
5. #96 Richard Childress (-965 points)
Photo Credit: The NASCAR Historian
Childress earned fifth in points, getting two top-fives and 15 top-10s for an average finish of 12.6.
4. #72 Benny Parsons (-963)
Photo Credit: NASCAR
Parsons claimed fourth with one win, 11 top-fives and 17 top-10s for an average finish of 14.4.
3. #48 James Hylton (-869)
Photo Credit: Chuck Hylton
Hylton scored the third spot with two top-fives and 16 top-10s for an average finish of 11.7.
2. #71 Dave Marcis (-722)
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Marcis took the second spot as he had one win, 16 top-fives and 18 top-10s, along with an average finish of 12.0.
1. #43 Richard Petty
Petty picked up the championship on the strength of 13 victories, 21 top-fives and 24 top-10s for an average finish of 6.6, while leading the most laps in 11 races.
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Aberdeen welcomed an in-form Spartans to Heathryfold Park in the League Cup Quarter Final.
Having made a good start to the season, Spartans were undefeated in the League including an opening day win over the Dons.
For Aberdeen, there was no change to the starting 11 that held Hibs to a 0-0 draw last week.
The away side had the first chance of the game after 9 minutes as Flaherty did well to deny Russell sneaking in at the back post.
Aberdeen kicked into gear and opened the scoring a minute later with a well worked move.
Cowper releasing McGregor down the line, who’s cross was headed home by captain Rachael Small.
The Dons doubled their advantage on 14 minutes through a Nikki Smith strike. The forward slotting home with a well placed left foot drive from outside the penalty area.
On 17 minutes Aberdeen added a 3rd, as Anderson beat the full-back and delivered an outstanding cross for Small to once again convert for her second of the game.
The home side were buoyant and continued to pile pressure on the Spartans defence.
Aberdeen were rewarded for the pressure after 30 minutes. After a good passage of play, Small’s cross into the box for Smith was deflected by an outstretched Spartans leg into the net.
HT Aberdeen 4-0 Spartans
Showing no sign of letting up, Aberdeen started the second half in the same vein and scored a fifth after only 60 seconds of the re-start.
Small cleverly beat the Spartans right back, and fired across to McGregor inside the box. The winger controlled perfectly on the chest and slotted calmly past Cumings to make it 5-0.
Aberdeen were dominant however Spartans continued to fight for a breakthrough, and pulled one back from a long range Marshall effort after 70 minutes.
Aberdeen looked comfortable on the ball and limited Spartans chances during the remainder of the game to seal an impressive win and a place in the League Cup Semi-Finals.
FT Aberdeen 5-1 Spartans
Manager Allan Smith commented “We knew that today’s game was going to be tough as games against Spartans are always hard-fought encounters.
I felt we struggled a couple of weeks back at Ainslie Park due to a depleted squad and we were disappointed with the result.
We were looking to rectify that today and I’m delighted with the reaction from the players. I thought every one of them was outstanding.
We wanted to build on a good result at home last week against Hibs. We scored some really well worked goals today and it was pleasing to see a lot of the things we have been working on come off on the park.
We are delighted to reach the Semi-Final stage and look forward to the draw later this week.”
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Rookie Hobby Stock "Farewell 15" to be part of Mahoning Valley Speedway Hall of Fame Series finale
Tuesday, Sep 22 507
The Rookie Hobby Stock class at Mahoning Valley Speedway has been an unqualified success. The idea for the class came from promoter Keith Hoffman who felt there needed to be an avenue for up and coming racers to nurture their way from go-karts and ¼-Midgets and into stock cars and the Rookie Hobby Stock division would be the prefect steppingstone to familiarize those drivers to the many different aspects of running in full-size race car.
There were 10 races that comprised the season and it took until the ninth week for a repeat winner to emerge. Paul French Jr., picked up the championship in a close battle over Makayla Kohler and Hallie Muffley. Each week saw no less than a dozen cars in action and all total 26 different drivers raced at one time or another.
For the young stars it was also a chance to contest on a big stage in front of a cheering crowd and take in the experience of winning and Victory Lane ceremonies.
“The Rookie Hobby Stocks have been awesome and it’s everything I’d thought it would be. I wanted to get these rookies the feeling of winning a race in their system so they’d never leave and without a doubt we accomplished that. In the 10 races we had there’s been eight different winners and the Rookies proved to be a great addition to Mahoning,” said Hoffman.
And now they will be have one more opportunity to showcase their surprising talents as they have been added to the upcoming Mahoning Valley Speedway Hall of Fame Series (MVSHoFS) event on Saturday, October 3.
Bruce George Paving and Excavating of Kunkletown has stepped in with an increased purse of $100 to win, $75 for second, $50 to third and $25 to all other starters for the “Farewell 15.”
“I’m really happy that Keith (Hoffman) brought this class on. We’re moving in the right direction for sure with these kids and I feel the track has got a super class going,” said Nevin George, co-owner of Bruce George Paving and father of Rookie Hobby Stock winning drivers Jaden Brown and Brody George.
“Right now you have an age of kids that are very interested in this and we need to run with it. The class was an overwhelming success and from Opening Day to the final point race these kids from 10 to 17 years old have done a great job,” he continued.
“There’s a blanket over this area that feeds that race track from the ¼-Midget tracks. They’re a lot of people who are interested in Mahoning and I feel these kids who are in this class now will most likely stay there and feed other (track) classes over the next few years.”
At the final point race of the season held on September 12 Hoffman presented the top finishers with graduation certificates in recognition of their well-done accomplishments.
The Bruce George Paving and Excavating Farewell 15 will consist of heats and a 15-lap feature.
Also on the card that day will be the final races of the MVSHoFS headlined by the Hal Renninger 99-lap Tribute featuring the Race of Champions Modified Tour in their final point’s race of the season.
The Street Stocks and Hobby Stocks will also be wrapping up their portion of the MVSHoFS. Race time if 4:00 p.m.
The night prior, on Friday, October 2 starting at 7:00 p.m., timed dashes will be run that will lock in select starters for the next day’s heats plus there is the “Unfortunate 25s” which will are 25-lap mains for Late Models, Street Stocks, Pro 4s and Hobby Stocks. That event is an open invite to any 2020 non feature winners from any track so long they conform to Mahoning Valley respective class rules.
Additional information leading up the big weekend will be forthcoming.
For updates and further info log onto the official Mahoning Valley Speedway website at www.mahoningvalley-speedway.com or on Facebook at Mahoning Valley Speedway. Mahoning Valley Speedway is located on PA route 443 just a few miles west of Lehighton.
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With study abroad programs currently paused due to the pandemic, the Stamps School of Art & Design has developed new ways for students to build global competencies. A new 400-level virtual studio course for Winter 2021, Global Studio, brings international collaboration center stage and fulfills the International Experience requirement for 2021.
Taught by Assistant Professor and remote collaboration expert Kelly Murdoch-Kitt, Global Studio brings Stampers together with peers from India and Qatar to form interdisciplinary creative teams led by local and international faculty instructors representing a range of creative disciplines. Teams will identify questions or problems of mutual interest and develop creative responses to them.
Murdoch-Kitt is currently working with co-instructors Sucharita Beniwal at National Institute of Design (Ahmedabad, India), Sudebi Thakurata at Srishti School of Art, Design & Technology and the design studio Depicentre (Bengaluru, India), and Basma Hamdy and Denielle Emans at Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar (Doha, Qatar) to determine what kinds of global challenges the student teams will explore this winter.
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Laser propulsion possible?
Is it possible to get an impulse, if you shoot at a solar sails with lasers mounted on the spaceship?
If so, why doesn't a laser create a force, if it fires/releases a photon?
Is the impulse conservation rule broken with such a construction?
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Yes, it is entirely possible for lasers to give a propulsive power. In fact, there is a fairly commonly discussed idea of pointing a large laser at a solar sail to accelerate it faster than would be possible by just the sail itself. The key is, the lasers cannot be on the spaceship, they have to be away from the spaceship.
And yes, given these laws, lasers do in fact exert a small force back on the object they are launched from. It's just that the momentum is so tiny, it's barely noticed with highly sensitive devices and powerful lasers. The most powerful laser in the world is the laser located at NIF. It can produce a pulse at 500 trillion watts, albeit only for an instant. If you concentrated that on a single point, it would exert a force of about 367 N for an absorptive surface. That same force would be applied to the sail, except doubled as it would be reflected (Ideal). It should be noted that while this is actually quite a bit of momentum, it can only happen for a very small fraction of a second, making it more difficult to apply.
So, you are on a spacecraft, and you want to propel yourself with a laser stationed on the spacecraft itself. What do you do? There are two options you could do. First of all, if you bounce the light off of a reflective surface, then the light will bounce back, in essence, it will provide a slight bit of momentum, because the net effect is that light is being pushed off of the sail and outside of the spacecraft. But, there's a better way. Instead, point the laser as you would a rocket engine, and use it for thrust. Then you would get 100% of the thrust from said laser, and you'll be slowly accelerating in the direction you want to go.
Of course, one has to ask where the power comes to power this laser. The only conceivable source in the long run is solar power. And to do that, you might as well use solar sailing, it will give you the same return on your space, with less weight.
Bottom line, the only way that makes sense to use this is if a laser from a remote location is firing at you. Otherwise, it just wouldn't make any sense.
PearsonArtPhoto♦PearsonArtPhoto
$\begingroup$ Yeah, that amazing laser fires for a few billionths of a second I believe. So that impulse is something like one tenth of a billion N-s. $\endgroup$ – Erik Jul 28 '13 at 2:24
$\begingroup$ @Erik: The impuse is still the same, but the second part of the Newton is remarkably small. Still, it's at least an idea. $\endgroup$ – PearsonArtPhoto♦ Jul 28 '13 at 2:30
$\begingroup$ The point about poor force to power ratio is a major hurtle. However, I've wondering if there might be solutions, or at least partial solutions. For short distances, you could form a stable optical cavity between the ship and a stationary emitter. They have to be supercooled, but optical cavities have demonstrated over 100,000 average reflections. That would make the force-to-power ratio that much higher. Stability issues aside, that could even be competitive with a space gun or space elevator. $\endgroup$ – AlanSE Jul 28 '13 at 19:29
I'm going to borrow an analogy from Baron Münchhausen (see Fig. 1) later on to illustrate the Newton's three laws of motion that are in effect with such a system you're proposing and why it wouldn't be possible to create a propulsive force, if the lasers and the solar sail are a part of the same closed system (or a single body), but let's first go through these laws of motion:
First law: When viewed in an inertial reference frame, an object either is at rest or moves at a constant velocity, unless acted upon by a force.
Second law: The acceleration of a body is directly proportional to, and in the same direction as, the net force acting on the body, and inversely proportional to its mass. Thus, F = ma, where F is the net force acting on the object, m is the mass of the object and a is the acceleration of the object.
Third law: When one body exerts a force on a second body, the second body simultaneously exerts a force equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to that of the first body.
Source: Wikipedia - Newton's laws of motion
Now, the first two laws seem promising, but I've promised to illustrate the problems of your proposal with an analogy, so here it is:
Fig. 1 - Baron Münchhausen pulls himself out of a mire by his own hair. Source: Wikipedia
I'm not trying to be smart, or mock your proposal in any way whatsoever. I just genuinely love Baron Münchhausen's stories since I was a kid, and this one, where Münchhausen allegedly pulled himself and the horse on which he was sitting out of a swamp by his own hair, is as good of analogy as I can currently think of, and it taught me the very same dynamics of a closed system that I'm describing here when I was a kid and didn't yet even hear of Newton until then.
So yes, while lasers will exert radiation pressure upon solar sails (see @PearsonArtPhoto' answer for more information), they will also exert a force equal in magnitude and opposite in direction on the vehicle's body, as per Newton's third law of motion. And because the lasers are a part of the same system (not two separate bodies, as quoted in Newton's third law of motion - they're attached to the vehicle and it to the solar sails, possibly by some long tether), this force on the solar sail will be canceled out by the equal and opposite force on the lasers that are emitting the photons. It would stretch the tethers the sails are connected to with the spaceship, but that's about it.
This is a bit of generalisation, as lasers work as concentrators of photons (optical amplification) and travel many times back and forth within the gain medium, but they travel exactly one length of the gain medium longer in the direction of the output coupler, so our initial presumption still stands.
Simple point in case (reusing Münchhausen's "idea", but let's make it less potentially painful and unpleasant) - put your hands around your waist and try lifting yourself up without moving your legs at all. You will find it quite impossible, unless you exert some force on another body that is not a part of yours, and that you can push against.
Now, if the laser was stationed on another body, such propulsion would be quite possible. It could also be used to constantly change direction (spin on its axis), even if it was part of the same body, but it wouldn't work as a long term propulsion in any desired direction. Not by targeting the photon emitting lasers on a sail attached to the same vehicle. If would work without a sail though. Sadly, there's no free lunch here, not even with photons.
Edit to add: I see in the comments that my and @PearsonArtPhoto's answers have caused some concerns over their accuracy, due to supposed "free lunch" concept of pushing on solar sails using an onboard generated laser beam. So what follows is a bit of background on the actually proposed mode of propulsion, as found in scientific papers. If anyone can find a proposed solution that does this in a closed-loop system, and propels a spaceship in any direction by focusing a laser beam that is aboard the spaceship on the solar sails attached to the same spaceship, I'll be extremely interested to read the paper.
First, from Wikipedia on Beam-powered propulsion - Direct impulse:
The beam has to have a large diameter so that only a small portion of the beam misses the sail due to diffraction and the laser or microwave antenna has to have a good pointing stability so that the craft can tilt its sails fast enough to follow the center of the beam. This gets more important when going from interplanetary travel to interstellar travel, and when going from a fly-by mission, to a landing mission, to a return mission. The laser or the microwave sender would probably be a large phased array of small devices, which get their energy directly from solar radiation. The size of the array obsoletes any lens or mirror.
Right. Not really directly dismissing the idea of carrying the source of the laser beam aboard the spacecraft, but it is suggested the beam source would have to be stationary by implying the greater radii (due to angular resolution) the more distant the spaceship is to the energy beam source. Let's take this a step farther and quote actual scientific papers, not only Wikipedia (which is fine in most cases, but one can't trust conclusions there with any degree of certainty, unless also absolutely certain it doesn't change implied meaning of its quoted sources);
From Advanced Solar and Laser-pushed Lightsail Concepts, Final Report, May 31, 1999 - NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts (PDF):
1.11 Beamed-energy Propulsion (pages 4-6)
An alternative solution to the problem of the mass ratio required for high velocity flight is to use beamed energy. In beamed-energy propulsion, the energy source is left stationary, and the probe is pushed at a distance. Since the propulsion system does not move, the weight of the energy source is not critical, and fuel does not have to be carried.
An example of the beamed-energy propulsion is the photon-pushed sail. Since a photon has momentum, a photon beam can “push” a reflective sail. In practical terms, the force produced by reflecting a light beam is 6.7 newtons per gigawatt of light reflected. This force comes with no expenditure of fuel whatsoever. Thus, it is extremely favorable for high delta-V missions.
So there we have it. Such systems describe a stationary beam source, and a moving spaceship pushing against the momentum force reflected photons exert upon the solar sail.
I have also watched the first laboratory tests performed on feasibility of using this momentum of the photons targeted at an extremely light solar sail, but sadly don't exactly remember where this study was conducted, or who the publisher was (it was a fair bit ago, probably around 10 years?). Still, the test system was assembled in a vacuum chamber with the high-power laser stationary, and a small (roughly 1 square inch in size) solar sail held in place by an extremely sensitive lever that didn't impart movement of the test piece of the solar sail in the direction of the light beam. The forces measured were extremely tiny, but the concept worked and the method proposed was confirmed. Again - by using a stationary laser beam source!
Hope this clarifies things a bit.
TildalWaveTildalWave
$\begingroup$ Wrong. When the laser reflects off the solar sail you will in fact get a momentum transfer from the departing photons. However it would work better without the solar sail at all by pointing the laser the other way, since then you get all of the momentum of the laser photons, as opposed to some of it lost on the partial reflectivity of the solar sail. $\endgroup$ – Mark Adler Jul 28 '13 at 6:19
$\begingroup$ I do love the Münchhausen painting though. $\endgroup$ – Mark Adler Jul 28 '13 at 6:21
$\begingroup$ @MarkAdler - Newton wasn't wrong, sorry! And you'll notice I've already mentioned it would work (in theory at least) without the sail. Same was mentioned by PearsonArtPhoto in his answer. Either that, or the sail has to go, like you'll notice I've already mentioned in the last paragraph. In essence, the laser and the sail can't be on the same body, if transfer of the momentum is to translate into a kinetic force greater in one direction than the other. So how exactly does Newton's third law of motion all of a sudden not apply to the proposed solution? $\endgroup$ – TildalWave Jul 28 '13 at 11:17
$\begingroup$ Q: Wouldn't a laser on a ship focused on a sail work on the same principle as a thrust reverser? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrust_reversal $\endgroup$ – NPSF3000 Dec 10 '14 at 22:13
$\begingroup$ @TildalWave I think you're exactly half right. The momentum of the light emitted by the laser would be exactly countered if it were perfectly absorbed by the sail, or absorbed and re-emitted omnidirectionally as heat. But the reflection should mean light leaving the laser / sail system and providing a propulsive force (though not as good as just aiming the laser the other way). $\endgroup$ – Darth Wedgius Aug 12 '15 at 19:39
The others covered some essential points concerning use of remote beam sources as propulsion to solar sails. Let me add something else:
The solar sail is huge to gather a lot of relatively weak, scattered solar energy and use its (very weak) kinetic component to push against (huge but cheap) mirror surface - Sun shines in all directions and you need enormous surface to catch its energy to provide reasonable propulsion to your vehicle (but the surface can be any cheap, light reflective material).
If you use light source of higher intensity than sunlight, concentrated over a small area, you might be better off exploiting the photovoltaic effect of the beam. Concentrate the laser beam over much smaller (but more expensive to build) area of a solar cell. While shining laser at ten square meters of solar batteries you're unlikely to generate direct kinetic push of magnitude comparable to a square kilometer of solar sail, you'll give it a fairly good voltage which then can be used to accelerate minuscule amounts of matter to relativistic speeds providing quite efficient propulsion in form of ion drive, that uses very little of solid fuel, and produces thrust proportional to amount of electricity you pump into it.
So, if you decide to shine a laser at a craft, don't use that laser to push that craft. Use it to power the drive of that craft.
SF.SF.
$\begingroup$ Assuming you have enough fuel for an ion drive, etc. $\endgroup$ – PearsonArtPhoto♦ Jul 28 '13 at 19:26
$\begingroup$ @PearsonArtPhoto: You could save the space/mass you use on batteries and load extra fuel. $\endgroup$ – SF. Jul 28 '13 at 20:16
$\begingroup$ Batteries don't weight that much, but point taken. $\endgroup$ – PearsonArtPhoto♦ Jul 28 '13 at 21:00
If you used a laser connected to your "lightship" to push against the sail then only that portion of reflected light from the sail would propel your "lightship" forward. Any light that was absorbed by the sail or reflected by the sail back to the ship would be wasted. Pointing the laser out the back of the ship would give the best propulsion with the same laser.
A ground based laser pushing against your sail would use all the light hitting it to propel your ship, but if you used a sail that reflected that laser light then you would almost double the amount of acceleration from the same laser. You would get the transferred momentum from the light hitting the sail and the added thrust of the light reflecting off the sail being bounced back toward its source. In low volume high velocity water turbines they use a blade shaped like two bowls and direct the jet of water to the middle of the two bowls. That momentum is absorbed and turns the wheel but the water continues to travel across the bowls inner surface and exits in nearly the same direction from which it came adding that reaction to push the turbine even faster. A mirrored light sail would be nearly twice as effective as an absorbent sail.
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$\begingroup$ Your answer is correct! You could generalize "ground-based' to "anywhere not actually attached to the ship" if you like. It's hard to illustrate that a black sail works, a white sail is better, and a shiny sail is best - you've given a great analogy. The hard part though, is finding a graphic as visceral as Baron Münchausen above! $\endgroup$ – uhoh Apr 19 '16 at 14:36
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— Updated at 10:05 AM ET: Progress spacecraft spinning; no luck yet gaining control
A Russian Progress supply ship loaded with more than 3 tons of supplies and equipment bound for the International Space Station apparently spun out of control shortly after reaching orbit Tuesday, putting the resupply mission in jeopardy while flight controllers scrambled to come up with a fix.
The station’s six-member crew was not in any danger and nothing critical to lab operations was on board the Progress. But the loss of more than 6,000 pounds of supplies, if it comes to that, would cut into the lab’s on-board reserves, already an issue of sorts because of the failure of a U.S. cargo ship last October.
The Progress M-27M/59P spacecraft blasted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 3:09 a.m. EDT. The climb to space appeared normal as the rocket thundered away through a clear blue sky and NASA’s mission control commentator in Houston reported a normal separation from the booster’s upper stage, along with deployment of the craft’s two solar panels.
But there was no confirmation its KURS rendezvous antennas had deployed or whether its propulsion system pressurized for upcoming rendezvous rocket firings. Telemetry indicating solar array deployment apparently was the last reliable data received from the spacecraft.
Russian flight controllers near Moscow scrambled to command the ship “in the blind” during four successive passes over Russian ground stations in hopes of stabilizing the vehicle and preserving a chance to rendezvous with the space station. But there was no confirmation any of the commands were received or implemented.
Docking originally was planned for today, but shortly after it became apparent the spacecraft was in trouble, flight controllers said they would instead fall back to a 34-orbit rendezvous scenario, setting up a docking Thursday if communications could be restored in time to begin a series of rendezvous rocket firings.
But engineers were unable to establish two-way communications and NASA flight controllers said a Thursday docking was no longer possible. While it was not clear whether the Russians had any realistic chance of stabilizing the spacecraft, on-board video clearly showed the Progress was spinning, or tumbling in some fashion, with Earth rapidly wheeling in and out of the frame.
If the spacecraft cannot be restored to normal operation, it eventually will re-enter the atmosphere and burn up.
The Progress was loaded with 6,104 pounds of equipment and supplies, including 1,940 pounds of propellant, 110 pounds of oxygen, 926 pounds of water and 3,128 pounds of dry cargo, including food and clothing for the station crew.
As of this writing, it’s not clear what might have gone wrong with the cargo ship or even whether the spacecraft was in the planned orbit. Other than telemetry indicating solar panel deployment moments after reaching orbit, no reliable data has been received.
“It was at that point that telemetry problems began to crop up as the Russian flight control team could not get firm confirmation of the deployment of navigational antennas or the repressurization of the manifolds in the propulsion system,” said NASA commentator Rob Navias.
That repressurization was required “to enable the Progress vehicle to begin executing a pre-programmed automated sequence of thruster firings that would have resulted in the Progress arriving at the International Space Station six hours after launch,” Navias said.
Instead, the flight control team fell back to a 34-orbit rendezvous scenario pending resolution of the communications issue. Just after 8 a.m., Navias relayed word from the Russian flight control team that the Progress was spinning in some unplanned fashion. the on-board video later confirmed that.
Based on the rapid rotation seen in the video, it was not clear whether the spacecraft could be stabilized even if commanding was restored.
The Russians do not operate a dedicated communications satellite network for Progress and Soyuz operations and troubleshooters must wait for the spacecraft to pass over Russian ground stations to uplink commands and receive telemetry.
Commands were sent up during four post-launch fly overs, but there was no confirmation the commands were received. After the fourth pass, the cargo ship’s orbit carried it beyond the reach of Russian ground stations and additional attempts to uplink commands were not expected until late Tuesday.
“The latest ground station pass has come and gone with no luck by the Russian flight control team in receiving telemetry from the Progress 59 cargo craft,” Navias reported.
The Progress cargo ships and their Soyuz boosters are considered extremely reliable. The only outright failure of a Progress in the space station’s 16-year lifetime came on Aug. 24, 2011, when a third stage propulsion system failure prevented a freighter from reaching orbit.
Supplies also are delivered to the station aboard U.S. and Japanese cargo ships. But one of NASA’s two contractors, Orbital Sciences Corp., suffered a catastrophic launch failure last October and flights of the company’s Antares rocket and Cygnus cargo ship are on hold.
In the wake of the Orbital failure, NASA was forced to modify its resupply strategy, reducing the amount of food and other critical consumables held in reserve as a hedge against launch problems. The station currently has enough supplies on board for at least four months of normal operation, and that doesn’t include cargo carried up by Russian and Japanese freighters.
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During the past week, Doctor Scott Ling has been training in Shanghai, China, under the guidance of the masterful Prof. Ming Qing Zhu of ‘Zhu’s Scalp Acupuncture’, which has been translated into Chinese, English, and Japanese.
About Professor Zhu
It was after graduating from Shanghai University of Chinese Medicine in 1964 when Prof. Zhu’s talent and natural inclination for Traditional Chinese Medicine became apparent within the industry, with many spectacular results from his work.
It was on November 24, 1987, when he first showcased his true ability for innovation with his acupuncture technique on a hemiplegic stroke patient who stood up right after his treatment, during the 1st International Conference of Acupuncture and Moxibustion in Beijing.
Since then, Prof. Zhu has been awarded many established titles and has written more than 15 academic articles, professional papers, and books on his approach to acupuncture.
Over the 50 years of his career, Prof. Zhu has maintained a steady spirit, continuously motivated by educating and guiding patients, as well as fellow traditional Chinese medicine practitioners.
He currently serves as the Director of Zhu’s Acupuncture Medical & Neurology Centre, is a member of the Doctorate program of the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, and is the President of Zhu’s Scalp Acupuncture Research & Education Foundation.
In conjunction with Prof. Zhu’s copious responsibilities, he also runs a few exclusive training courses across the globe, one of which Doctor Scott Ling attended over the past week.
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Dr Scott Ling has over 15 years of experience in the treatment of many neurological conditions, which include spinal cord injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy, Cerebral Palsy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, and stroke rehabilitation.
Dr Ling travelled to China as a part of his commitment to his professional growth, knowledge, and skill in traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture. With the intention of taking the most from his journey, Dr Ling applied all his efforts to absorbing as much information as possible from Prof. Zhu’s 50 years of experience in specialised scalp acupuncture treatment for neurological conditions.
As a part of his professional growth, Dr Ling will continue to train with Prof. Zhu within neurological departments in Chinese hospitals, with a focus on treatment for stroke, spinal injuries, acupuncture surgery anesthesia, as well as various emergency department cases.
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Following his educational experience, Dr Ling is enthusiastic about sharing his new knowledge with his acupuncturist colleagues, so that they too can assist their patients with the best care.
Scalp acupuncture works by influencing the pituitary, hypothalamus, adrenal, and pineal glands. This method of treatment is especially effective for patients requiring a speedy recovery from:
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Dr Ling is currently integrating Prof Zhu’s scalp acupuncture into his fertility & gynaecology practice to enhance the patient’s results.
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10 Unforgettable Soap Opera Sex Scenes That Still Leave Us Breathless
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020
Image: Aaron Montgomery, Sean Smith, Howard Wise/JPI; NBC Universal Inc.
Soap opera encounters fans still talk about years later.
To clarify, this is a compilation not of the most passionate scenes between couples, but of bold sex scenes that pushed the envelope in some way in the past. Risqué by definition means daring or verging on indecent. This top ten list was developed in 2013 with the help of Soaps.com readers and staff alike. It pertains to the four current network soaps – The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, and The Young and the Restless only and is in no particular order. There have been some incredibly daring sex scenes in the ensuing years, and while some of the selections within wouldn’t seem as scandalous in today’s world of soap opera viewing, they all captured the attention of audiences at the time they took place, and many of them would still stand among the most gasp-worthy of all time in soaps.
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Interestingly enough, most of the encounters don’t involve soaps most well-known vixens, though Bold and Beautiful’s Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) features twice, and Young and Restless’ Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) appears. One of the encounters is a steamy fantasy, while others were couples that just sizzled together or could no longer deny their passion for one another resulting in mind-blowing sex scenes. The risqué bits are in the details mostly, such as the reason or circumstances under which the couple got together.
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Browse through the gallery to see how many of these super-sexy encounters from the past you remember, then use the comment section to let us know which was your favorite or share others that stand out in your memory. Sign up for Soaps.com’s newsletter to get all the latest news directly in your inbox.
A version of this was posted on Friday April 5, 2013 by Candace Young, who refreshed it on Tuesday June 2, 2020.
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<p>The soap gods know that Jackie and Owen had loads of naughty role-playing good times, but one particular risque sex scene back in 2009 had Owen throwing Jackie up against a stainless steel refrigerator and then making his way up underneath her baby doll nightie as she was pressed up against it biting her fingers in ecstasy. This led to more daring and scintillating things happening on the nearby sofa of course. Super-sexual.</p>
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<p>There have been tons of hot sex scenes involving EJ (James Scott) and Sami (Alison Sweeney) – both together and with others – however, the scene in which they ended up having spontaneous sex while believing that their son Johnny had died was definitely a stunner. Why? It was ‘wrong’ on a number of levels – they were cheating; they were hating each other; they were out of their minds with grief – yet they were the only two people who understood how they felt at that moment. So wildly inappropriate, but so hot…</p>
<p>This scene was repeatedly given the nod by Soaps readers as being one of the hottest General Hospital scenes. It was absolutely a smokin’ sex scene – urgent, on the floor and all that – but what made it a contender for this list was the forbidden factor. Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) had just agreed to move in with Lucky (Greg Vaughan), who just happened to be Nikolas’ (Tyler Christopher) brother. Lust and betrayal!</p>
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<p>Leading up to the sex in this scene, Sharon (Sharon Case) had just brought Adam (Michael Muhney) vital insider business information which indicated a certain loyalty – this turned him on enough that he spontaneously took her all over his father’s (The Great Victor Newman!) sacred office – on the desk, up against the window, under the legendary portrait, on the leather couch… An extended sex scene with the characters’ tainted history with each other – and with Victor – lending a forbidden element to it all.</p>
<p>Gay love scenes were considered risque for daytime, so any of Sonny (Freddy Smith) and Will’s (Chandler Massey) sex scenes qualify, however their first time was very intimate, with lots of touching, and plenty of skin. Runner up – the shower scene. Groundbreaking!</p>
<p>While there have been plenty of scenes on this soap that have showed more skin, the overall shock value of this sex scene guaranteed it a spot on the list. Where to begin? The idea of having sex while wearing masks and not saying a word is pretty hot, but doing it on a terrace in the middle of a packed graduation party up against the wall qualified it as risque. But that’s not all – the participants – Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Oliver (Zach Conroy) somehow both believed they were with their significant others – Ridge (Ronn Moss) and Hope (Kim Matula). Uh-uh. Not only will viewers never forget that “Pose” song that played repeatedly, but they’ll never ever forget the look on Oliver’s face when he realized he’d just had that mind-blowing sex with his girlfriend’s mother!</p>
Image: Image: Aaron Montgomery/JPI
<p>Speaking of Brooke doing the dirty with her daughters’ significant others, when asked about the most risque sex scene on The Bold and the Beautiful a majority of viewers recalled the super-hot scene when Brooke got busy with her daughter Bridget’s (Jennifer Finnigan) man, Deacon (Sean Kanan) and enjoyed it so much she had an audible orgasm onscreen.</p>
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<p>Nick (Josh Morrow) and Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) have been known for their passion since first taking a roll in the hay (quite literally). However, this sex in the shower scene raised eyebrows because the characters were at odds at the time, so it was both intense and graphic. You have to get through the YouTube ‘adult-only’ filters to watch a clip – ’nuff said.</p>
<p>This scene came up repeatedly in discussions about General Hospital’s sex scenes and when you watch the clip you can see why. The sheer length of the encounter, the detail, and the intensity of the passion are incredible enough, but you almost see Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) remove Lulu’s (Julie Marie Berman) bra and she’s actually topless by the time they hit the sheets. While it wasn’t overtly scandalous, it certainly pushed the envelope for sex scenes in daytime.</p>
<p>Kate’s (Lauren Koslow) no stranger to the Mrs. Robinson routine with younger men, but perhaps one of her most risque scenes was sex that she only fantasized about. When she imagined Nicholas (Victor Webster) walking into her office wearing just a towel, things got erotic in a hurry. The woman undid his towel, surveyed his manhood, looked him straight in the eye, and then proceeded to lick and kiss his stomach and chest. Then she imagined him returning the favor and they wound up doing the deed on her desk. Kate was so vocal and turned on she knocked the framed photo of her wheelchair-bound husband, Victor, onto the floor! Salacious!</p>
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Aatama
Aatama Aatama is a Village in Islampur Block in Nalanda District of Bihar State, India It belongs to Patna Division It is located 39 KM towards west from District head quarters Bihar Sharif 61 KM from State capital Patna...
Bardaha
Bardaha Bardaha is a Village in Islampur Block in Nalanda District of Bihar State, India It belongs to Patna Division It is located 39 KM towards west from District head quarters Bihar Sharif 9 KM from Islampur 7...
Bardih
Bardih Bardih is a Village in Islampur Block in Nalanda District of Bihar State, India It belongs to Patna Division It is located 40 KM towards west from District head quarters Bihar Sharif 2 KM from Islampur 60 ...
Bele Bele is a Village in Islampur Block in Nalanda District of Bihar State, India It belongs to Patna Division It is located 25 KM towards west from District head quarters Bihar Sharif 13 KM from Islampur 61 KM ...
Beshwak
Beshwak Beshwak is a Village in Islampur Block in Nalanda District of Bihar State, India It belongs to Patna Division It is located 34 KM towards west from District head quarters Bihar Sharif 5 KM from Islampur 5...
Bouradih
Bouradih Bouradih is a Village in Islampur Block in Nalanda District of Bihar State, India It belongs to Patna Division It is located 39 KM towards west from District head quarters Bihar Sharif 61 KM from State capital P...
Chandhari
Chandhari Chandhari is a Village in Islampur Block in Nalanda District of Bihar State, India It belongs to Patna Division It is located 33 KM towards west from District head quarters Bihar Sharif 5 KM from Islampur ...
Dhekwaha
Dhekwaha Dhekwaha is a Village in Islampur Block in Nalanda District of Bihar State, India It belongs to Patna Division It is located 30 KM towards west from District head quarters Bihar Sharif 8 KM from Islampur li...
Dhobdiha
Dhobdiha Dhobdiha is a Village in Islampur Block in Nalanda District of Bihar State, India It belongs to Patna Division It is located 39 KM towards west from District head quarters Bihar Sharif 61 KM from State capital P...
Ichhous
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January 25, 2015 in History, Culture, and Archaeology
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Americans in the boer war:
http://samilitaryhistory.org/vol156bb.html
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Russkie archeologists unearthed the 2000 year old grave of an "Amazon" warrior. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3196696/Treasure-trove-warrior-jewellery-unearthed-Russia-Ancient-grave-
King Tut's iron dagger was made from meteorite ore: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/king-tuts-dagger-was-made-meteorite-180959294/
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Tough Old Hombre
Recent findings around Lake Turkana in Kenya reveal tool use by ancient primates ~1 million years before hominids come about. That would be 3.3 million year old tools. It shouldn't be that surprising as chimps and bonobos use tools, but still interesting as it is the earliest known tools found yet.
Sometimes there's an unspoken distinction being made between "tool use" as we see in chimpanzees, and "tool manufacture", such as flint-knapping, wood-shaping, etc. Chimps and even many other much less intelligent organisms use tools (hell, ants do), but they do not generally heavily modify elements of their surroundings to be better tools.
Now, I do not know in which sense they mean "tool use" here, but it's worth keeping in mind.
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The tools found where sharpened rocks, so it is manufacture.
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Here's the nature article, and a summary by the beeb. They think they've found flakes, cores that have flakes removed, hammers, and even anvils. For scale, this is from about 100,000 years before lucy
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Donward 3,056
Master Steward and Keeper of the Gudpoasts
Russkie archeologists unearthed the 2000 year old grave of an "Amazon" warrior.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3196696/Treasure-trove-warrior-jewellery-unearthed-Russia-Ancient-grave-belongs-woman-worshipped-fire-2-000-years-ago.html
The female Sarmatian warrior was buried with a host of weapons including arrow heads and knives.
Do to the grave's proximity to Ukraine, rumors that Putin will have the Amazon warrior cloned and dispatched to aid rebel forces are all entirely true.
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Valuables protection circa 1600:
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Mound 72 is a fascinating subject to me.
Sturgeon were a major food source of early Jamestown settlers.
http://wydaily.com/2015/08/28/local-news-jamestown-unearthed-recycled-breastplate-stoneware-found-in-probable-cellar/
Not sure if this is worth it's own thread or if it should have been included in the "What is Genocide" thread.
Mexican site yields new details of Aztec sacrifice of Spaniards.
It was one of the worst defeats in one of history's most dramatic conquests: Only a year after Hernan Cortes landed in Mexico, hundreds of people in a Spanish-led convey were captured, sacrificed and apparently eaten.
Faced with strange invaders accompanied by unknown animals, the inhabitants of an Aztec-allied town reacted with apparent amazement when they captured the convoy of about 15 Spaniards, 45 foot soldiers who included Cubans of African and Indian descent, women and 350 Indian allies of the Spaniards, including Mayas and other groups.
"We have figurines of blacks, of Europeans, that were then intentionally decapitated," said Enrique Martinez, the government archaeologist leading this year's round of excavations at the site, where explorations began in the 1990s.
Members of the captured convoy were held prisoner in door-less cells, where they were fed over six months. Little by little, the town sacrificed, and apparently ate, the horses, men and women.
But pigs brought by the Spaniards for food were apparently viewed with such suspicion that they were killed whole and left uneaten. "The pigs were sacrificed and hidden in a well, but there is no evidence that they were cooked," Martinez said.
The Spaniards' goods were, on the whole, treated indifferently. A prized and elaborate majolica plate from Europe was tossed into the wells as were the Spaniards' jewelry and their spurs and stirrups, which were of no use to the Indians. A horse's rib bone, however, was prized and carved into a musical instrument.
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https://www.thevintagenews.com/2015/10/03/better-identification-of-viking-corpses-reveals-half-of-the-warriors-were-female/
Old news and wrong news. It's been beaten to death elsewhere, but basically these were settler's burials, not graves from battles, and the women were settlers not warriors.
But news outlets can't stand to let a good story go, so I'm sure this is one of those myths that will be with us for a long time hence.
SergeantMatt
Even in Soviet Russia, circa 500 AD, the Russkies were masters at creating Alt-Accounts.
http://siberiantimes.com/science/casestudy/features/f0170-haunting-new-find-of-death-masks-from-ancient-siberian-warrior-race/
A crypt with up to 30 burials is giving archeologists fresh insights of intriguing ancient Siberians famed for their death masks which give us a clear idea of how they looked. Made of gypsum, the masks recreate the - at least partially - European look of the people who lived mainly around the Yenesei River.
The funeral system used in this crypt in Kemerovo region shows the burials to have been in the twilight of this race's hold on this part of Siberia between the 2nd century BC and the 6th century AD.
Earlier their bodies were simply buried in the ground. But here at the Shestakovo-3 tomb, the bodies were substantially cremated, leaving only large bones. Then the remains were put inside dummy bodies made of leather or fabric.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/27/science/a-warriors-grave-at-pylos-greece-could-be-a-gateway-to-civilizations.html?_r=0
Belesarius and Donward
Historiography is fun:
Europeans may have had syphilis before Columbus brought it back from the New World.
Syphilis widespread in Central Europe Before Columbus' Voyage to America
The results still have to be verified.
Belesarius and AdmiralTheisman
So did you ever find yourself wondering if the monks who copied 13th Century Bibles that were printed on "uterine vellum" really did use the skins of fetal calves? Well you're in luck! Science may have an answer.
http://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/2015/research/pocket-bible-parchment/
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-34952947
Mounting evidence that there may be more chambers in King Tut's tomb.
...This is pretty interesting.
The building I took my Archaeological course in went through renovation and they found some forgotten graves beneath the building. The building was built in the early 20th century over a section of the adjacent cemetery and most families moved their ancestors out of the graves, but some weren't due to whatever reason.
Archaeologists dig up Tied's Great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-granddaddy's weapon cache.
http://phys.org/news/2016-01-archaeologists-unearth-military-arsenal-era.html
The remains of around 60 village buildings were uncovered during the dig. On the western side of the former village, archaeologists unearthed a building with a very large underground timber-lined storehouse, uncovering the remains of a large private arsenal. They found helmets stored in leather boxes, kolchugs (a kind of cuirass), sections of military sabres, belts, and arrows and more. It seems possible that this was a cache of weapons for a military expedition, stored in special boxes, including even sections of camp tents and billy cans. This warlike inventory, along with the status of its owner, probably indicated the existence of a standing army of troops in readiness, who were armed, billeted and fed at the cost of members of the nobility as part of their responsibility as courtiers.
The earliest known depiction of a volcanic eruption may have been discovered among a series a cave paintings in France.
Fearsome animals such as woolly rhinoceroses, cave lions and bears dominate Chauvet’s imagery. But one of its innermost galleries — named after a giant deer species, Megaloceros, that is depicted there — also contains a series of mysterious spray-shaped drawings, partly covered by theMegaloceros painting. A nearby gallery holds similar spray imagery, as does a wall near the cave’s original entrance, but researchers have not determined what the images represent.
Oookkk. Oookkk. BAAAEEEYYYEEERRR NOOOOOOO!!!
http://news.nationalpost.com/news/fossilized-skeletons-from-prehistoric-battlefield-help-researchers-understand-ancient-warfare
Some discoveries made in Kenya.
Yeah. I saw that article. Makes you feel sad for the poor bloody beggers on the receiving end. Although there's no telling the context of the massacre.
Humans are a violent lot. I get the distinct feeling that we always will be.
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This Classic Nashville Wedding is Steeped in Family Traditions
August 12, 2020 by Jenna Bratcher
Little did Nashville native Karen Chaffin know that when she met South Georgia-born Tyler Pinson at Kung Fu in Midtown three years ago, she was staring into the eyes of her future husband. Tyler, a government contractor and Auburn alumni, was smitten from the get-go and didn’t waste any time asking Karen, a nurse practitioner at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, out on their first official date. Dinner at Tavern sealed the deal.
After a family vacation last June, Tyler surprised Karen when he asked her to go ring shopping. “I was so excited I couldn’t focus,” the bride recalls. But then Tyler began acting strangely and suddenly changed his tune, telling Karen he didn’t think ring shopping was a good idea. Perhaps they were rushing into it, he told her. “I just gasped,” says the bride. “I was like, are you kidding me?” But Tyler was merely giving his future wife a hard time. Seconds later, he got down on one knee in the kitchen and pulled out the ring he’d already purchased in advance. Karen, of course, said “yes.”
Karen Chaffin and Tyler Pinson tied the knot in a traditional ceremony on February 15, 2020.
Neither Karen nor Tyler wanted a long engagement, so the couple didn’t waste any time getting the ball rolling. They reached out to a wedding planner but opted to use her for day-of coordination. Karen’s mom, Margot Chaffin, jumped in to help plan the rest. “My mom was the one who ran with it all,” Karen says. “We were able to reach out to the coordinator for questions and everything like that, but my mom was the one in communication with all of our vendors. The two of us pretty much planned it all ourselves.” The first step in their planning process was securing the venues. They immediately decided on the Catholic church in which Karen had grown up for the ceremony. With dreams of an evening ceremony, they snagged the first available date that lined up for the church and their reception venue of choice, Belle Meade Country Club. “I wanted it to be as fast as possible, maybe even a December wedding, and Tyler wanted to wait until the next year just to get everything in line,” says the bride. “Saturday, February 15, was the first date in 2020 that the church and venue lined up.”
Karen and Tyler went with a classic invitation suite from You’re Invited. The design aesthetic was a natural choice, thanks to Karen’s mom, Margot Chaffin, who has saved each invitation from every wedding she has attended. Her mom kept them in a box that they opened up together and sifted through until they landed on the perfect combination.
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Karen and Tyler checked out a few different florists, ultimately choosing Lauren Atkinson of LMA Designs to handle the gorgeous arrangements on their special day. Gushing over Lauren’s work, the bride says, “She knew her business, and she knew my vision. I didn’t necessarily come in with specific flowers that I wanted, and she was able just to say, ‘I think this would look great.’ Sure enough, it looked perfect.”
Searching for the right dress was next on the list, and Karen says that the process took significantly longer than she’d hoped. “I started making appointments and trying on dresses, and I just didn’t find one that I loved,” she tells us.
Her luck changed when she scheduled her final dress appointment at Arzelle’s Bridal Chic. “I saw the dress when I walked in,” recalls the bride. “They were telling me that I could just go around and pick out what I wanted to try on, but I told them there was no point. I knew that was the one.” She was particularly intrigued by the touch of lace at the top, which was just the feminine, pretty element she was hoping for. It was also an excellent match for her “something old,” a veil worn by her great-grandmother, grandmother and mother on their wedding days. “I was the fourth generation,” she explains. “It was ivory to start with, but it has kind of faded through the years. I always took the veil with me to try on with the dresses for the full effect, and I felt like it was a perfect fit.” For shoes, the bride went solely for comfort, opting for the same shoes as her maid of honor. The bride also incorporated family heirlooms into her day-of attire, wearing a set of pearls given to her grandmother by her grandfather on their wedding day, and tucking a sixpence into her left shoe that was passed down through Tyler’s family.
With her veil serving as “something old,” and her dress as “something new,” Karen turned to her sister-in-law for “something borrowed.” “I borrowed my sister-in-law’s hairpiece,” she says. “When I took off the veil, instead of just having my hair in the hairdo, it gave me a little pearl pendant to go in the hair.” As for “something blue,” the bride admits she was sporting blue underwear beneath her wedding gown!
“I tried on so many dresses,” says the bride. “Originally, I was going to bring my sisters-in-law and a friend with me to go dress shopping, and then I stopped and just brought my mom only.” Here, Margot Chaffin helps Karen get ready for the big day.
The bride looks stunning as she prepares to walk down the aisle.
When the big day arrived, 226 guests piled into the Cathedral of the Incarnation on West End at 7 p.m. to witness Tyler and Karen exchange their traditional vows. Before walking down the grand aisle, however, the couple shared first looks, which turned out to be one of their favorite moments of the day. “I didn’t want any of my family there, just in case it was emotional,” Karen tells us. “Tyler was out first, with his back turned. I hadn’t seen him all day, so I was a little nervous, but it was one of my favorite parts of the entire day. I felt like when he turned, it was just the two of us.”
Karen was drawn to A-line dresses from the get-go and finally found her perfect gown at Arzelle’s Bridal Chic.
Looking dapper in his tuxedo, Tyler awaits his first glimpse of Karen in her wedding gown.
The bride sought a subtle color for the bridesmaids’ dresses. “I didn’t use any colors,” she tells us. “I was actually going with gray on my bridesmaids, but when they went to pick up their dresses, it was almost like a purple.” Despite a slight alteration in her intended color scheme, Karen felt it turned out exactly as it should have.
“We each had seven people,” Karen says of their bridal party. “Tyler’s father, Tim, was his best man, and then he had his brother, Brooke, my two brothers, his brother-in-law, and his two cousins.”
The ceremony went off without a hitch, and the bride and groom relished an opportunity to see the church pews filled with all of their loved ones. “It was fun to see everybody that had shown up for the wedding,” Karen says of their walk back up the aisle as the new Mr. and Mrs.Tyler Pinson. “On the altar, I was just focused on Tyler. That was the first time to really turn around and see everybody that came out to support us. It was a great feeling.” That celebration continued as Karen, Tyler and their bridal party headed to the reception in style — in trolleys!
The couple shared a kiss just before strolling back down the aisle.
Guests cheer as Tyler and Karen are declared husband and wife.
Crisp white linens and lush green and white florals adorned the reception tables, with gold accents and candles in classic glass pillars rounding out the decor. The cocktail hour turned out to be Karen’s second favorite wedding memory, allowing her and Tyler to share some quiet time alone as husband and wife. At the same time, guests enjoyed the open bar and feasted on tasty country ham biscuits and cheese puff croissants.
Tall floral arrangements allowed guests to enjoy gorgeous bouquets and conversation simultaneously.
Mini biscuits with Benton’s country ham added a touch of Southern charm to the cocktail hour.
A fun and thoughtful touch, reception drinks were served in cups that boasted the letter “P” for “Pinson,” while beer bottles were served in personalized koozies.
Their seated dinner was equally delicious, with a Faucon salad starter, and a filet mignon entrée accompanied by asparagus and fingerling potatoes. Not to be ignored, the impressive, five-tiered cake from Nashville Sweets was a sight to behold. “We did a couple of different layers,” explains Karen. “We did just your traditional white with buttercream on one layer, and then Tyler wanted a strawberry layer, so we did strawberry with a strawberry cream filling. Then, we did an almond layer with chocolate on the inside.” The couple opted against a cake topper, instead enlisting the help of their florist, who added a few fresh blooms and greenery sprigs to bring in an element of their design. Then, it was time for the dancing to begin. After the newlyweds shared their first dance to “The Way You Look Tonight,” the bride and her father, Robert Chaffin, danced to “Brown Eyed Girl.” The groom and his mother, Lynn Pinson, chose “Georgia On My Mind,” the ideal song to reflect their Georgia roots.
Karen and Tyler saved the top tier of their five-tiered cake so they can enjoy it on their first anniversary. “It’s in my freezer right now. We’re going to have it on our anniversary, but I think that’ll be something I’ll have to force,” Karen laughs. “Tyler is not a big leftover guy.”
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One of the many traditions the bride and groom celebrated was the use of their family “loving cups.” Karen says, “The cup I was drinking from was a gift to my grandparents on their wedding day — September 8, 1949. My aunts and uncles on my mom’s side have all used the loving cup on their wedding days, as have a few of my cousins. Tyler’s loving cup has been used by all of his cousins who have been married on his mother’s side. It is monogrammed with each bride and groom’s initials and their wedding dates.”
Karen and her father, Robert Chaffin, were all smiles as they danced to “Brown Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison.
From that point on, the dance floor was packed, with the Atlanta Allstars leading an evening of fun that included the Limbo. “I went through first because I didn’t want to have to bend too much in my dress,” laughs the bride. “My husband went through right behind me, and then they started lowering it and lowering it. He has a great uncle who’s probably in his 80s, and he went under it as well, which was so fun to see!”
Once the festivities wrapped up, the bride and groom departed the reception amidst rose petals, hopping into an old car that Tyler had booked, and heading to the Hermitage Hotel to end their big day. Karen encourages other brides to soak up the day because it’s a whirlwind of an experience. “It goes by so quickly,” she says. “You don’t even have time to think about it. So, take time for yourself, and dance. Definitely dance!”
The newlyweds exited their Belle Meade Country Club reception to a fanfare of rose petals and festive music.
Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Pinson!
Thank you for sharing your wedding story, Karen and Tyler, and thanks to Mary Rosenbaum for the photography.
Ceremony and reception venues: Cathedral of the Incarnation and Belle Meade Country Club
Photography: Mary Rosenbaum
Wedding planner: Fran Grote at Fran Grote Events
Bride’s hair: Michele Clark at Clark & Co.
Bride’s make-up: Val Cole for Daniel Cole
Florals: LMA Designs
Cake: Nashville Sweets
Stationery: You’re Invited
Calligraphy: Eileen Kesner
Bride’s gown: La Sposa by St. Patrick, found at Arzelle’s Bridal Chic
Bride’s shoes: Steve Madden
Jewelry: family heirlooms
Bridesmaids’ dresses: Bella Bridesmaid
Groom’s tux and shoes: Men’s Warehouse
Caterer: Belle Meade Country Club
Ceremony music: Organ: Rebecca Horton; trumpet: Patrick McGuffey; vocals: Mary Corby; Violin: Amy Helman
Cocktail hour and reception band: The Atlanta Allstars
Trolley: Hello Trolley
Getaway car: Matchless Transportation
Rentals: Please Be Seated
Explore more dreamy wedding inspiration in our archives HERE!
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A Lost Road
suffolkpilgrim Uncategorized August 19, 2019 August 20, 2019 2 Minutes
According to David Addy’s St Edmundsbury Chronicle the road from Bury St Edmunds to Haverhill used to pass through Chevington. The road was called The Abbots’ Way as the Abbots had a retreat at Chevington next to the church. The road was diverted in around 1810 when Ickworth Park was created. What remains of the retreat is now Chevington Hall, surrounded by high hedges and a moat.
I set out for Chevington with a friend on the number 15 bus from Bury St Edmunds, turning off from the Haverhill Road via Chedburgh. Stopping at The Greyhound Pub we were delighted to be met by Paul Thacker, who knew the place very well from living there.
We walked up to All Saints’ church together. It is beautiful Grade One listed building standing now in a quiet lane (the old road). He explained that it used to be longer, but the East end had been shortened in 1697 after problems with subsidence into the moat of the Abbots’ retreat. I looked down into the moat, but could see nothing but brambles:
Why would the Abbots’ retreat have a moat? It is likely this is far older than even the church. Perhaps the Abbots chose the site for being prestigious in some way, now forgotten.
We entered through the lovely Norman door:
The interior is a hybrid of a building from 1130-80 with additions in the C13th and subsequent revisions, which have continued until now, giving a sense of involvement from a community over many, many generations. The effect was surprisingly coherent and peaceful. Paul pulled back some floorboards to show me a stone coffin. This was described by Gage in 1828:
It contained a very perfect skeleton of a young ecclesiastic. The hands were found raised on the breast, and the remains of a leaden chalice, which had fallen from them, lay near the right shoulder.
Modern pews at the front had been removed, which produced a clean space. Medieval pews remained at the back with C15 carvings of musicians.
We stepped outside as a sweep of sunshine hit a black cloud behind the church:
Paul showed me other treasures, too- including a labyrinth cut into the grass with a log at its entrance. He insisted the cut edge of the log looked like a madonna, but I couldn’t see it myself!
The walk back to Bury St Edmunds was straightforward, walking along the old road into Ickworth Park through pretty countryside. The park entrance had seen better days:
The path led to the church of St Mary, recently restored by the Ickworth Church Conservation Trust under the current Marquis of Bristol. There is a gallery to separate and elevate the Hervey Family from the rest of the congregation. The church had previously served the village of Ickworth, also moved along with the road during the creation of Ickworth Park. There was a cheerful-looking Gabriel at the East end whose feet seemed to be on the wrong way round:
The path took us though the park and up to Horringer Church, then over the A143 and road to Whepstead. We were in deep countryside, yet close to Bury St Edmunds:
The old road probably went a different way back into Bury along the path of the River Linnet, but the footpath joined the St Edmunds Way. I hadn’t realised before how close Chevington was to Bury, but if you go by car the way is further due to all the rearrangements. Why do we have to make things so complicated!
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Hi Pilgrim, I live in Westley, Suffolk and have recently learned of the Ley Line (Mary) that runs alongside the Michael Ley Line from Hopton, Norfolk all the way down to St Michaels Mount in Cornwall. The two lines kiss in Bury St Edmunds at the site of Edmund’s crypt in the Abbey Ruins. The Michael line then splits and goes out through Ickworth, the Mary line through Westley (taking in both St Mary’s church and the domesday mentioned Samuel de Beckett church out on the west edge of the village. It strikes me that the Abbots retreat, and Abbots Way route (pilgrimage) would be related to the Ley Lines also. I’ll have a look at the maps. I’d be interested to walk the route you describe. Thanks for sharing!
suffolkpilgrim says:
Thank you for your thoughts on this Selina- I would love to know why the Abbott’s Retreat was on that site
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Views of Ma Yue : Computing will play an important role in the intelligent world of 2030
April 2020 | ViewPoint
Ma Yue, Vice President, Huawei Enterprise Business Group (EBG)
The intelligent world of 2030 cannot exist without the digital transformation of industries across the spectrum. In keeping with this vision, Huawei recently held its global industrial digital transformation conference via live streaming and connecting guests from across the world. At the conference, Ma Yue, vice-president of the Huawei Enterprise Business Group, talked about five trends of an intelligent world 10 years from now and proposed a foundation built on new types of connectivity, computing, platform and ecosystem, to enable the intelligent development of a wide variety of industries, including urban development, manufacturing, energy, finance, and transportation. Edited excerpts from his address…
Today, most of the interaction between people is based on various physical measures. In the future, information flow, on the back of new ICT, such as 5G, AI, and IoT, would help us build the foundation of an intelligent world of 2030. We believe that this intelligent world would have five key features – at a governmental level, people-oriented digital governments would be built to adapt to people’s livelihoods better; at an economic level, intelligent robots would make up a critical part of a future labour force; at a social level, digital technology would help equalise the sharing and proper distribution of education, healthcare and other public resources, thereby achieving digital equality; from a cultural point of view, citizens would be freed from heavy physical labour and tedious repetitive work, and their focus would naturally shift from material value to mental value; and from an environmental point of view, the deployment of various digital technologies would help us in monitoring and controlling carbon emissions more effectively and, as a result, help in protecting the earth.
Digital transformation has been ongoing for a considerable period of time. But if we are to create an intelligent world by the year 2030, we must turn the heat on and further push for extensive digital transformation in all industries. There are three new situations in digital transformation. First, new business trends are coming in which would result in businesses being merged to create infinite possibilities. Second, new opportunities would arise with the emergence of digital transformation. Operation technology (OT) and information technology (IT) convergence would become the key. Currently, OT and IT convergence is taking place at a fast pace, but there is still a long way to go. Last but not the least, new requirements would come to the fore. Customers would need scenario oriented solutions instead of just the technical ones.
The next decade would witness the rapid development of new ICT. 5G and AI would be widely applied and used. 6G, brand simulation, and quantum computing would develop at a significant pace. Intelligence in scenarios such as automatic driving, virtual office, and nursing robots would dramatically change the way we work and live. With digital transformation continuing to develop at a great speed, in the future, everything would be connected and intelligent. This would put new requirements on connectivity. The new connectivity would centre on 5G, Wi-Fi6, and other advanced communications technologies.
In the next decade, we believe that Quantum communication would develop rapidly and possibly be put into use in the real world. The new connectivity would breach the boundaries of physical and digital worlds, thus laying a solid foundation for the development of an intelligent world. Based on ultra broadband and high- speed networking, the new platform would be in sync with new technology and would enable digital transformation based on innovations in various industries.
In the intelligent world of 2030, computing would play an important role in diverse intelligence service scenarios. The new computing would offer a full stack, all scenario solution covering bottom- layer chips all the way up to upper layer algorithms, spanning consumers as well as businesses and constituting the core of intelligent transformation.
Huawei has leveraged its digital transformation practices, and worked with customers and partners to build a horizontal digital platform based on the cloud. This new platform optimises and integrates multiple new ICT such as big data, IoT, machine vision, and converged communications. The basic feature of this new platform is openness. It provides an easy to use deployment environment and various keys for third party developers, enabling them to work more efficiently and innovate further.
No single existing ICT vendor can solve all challenges or meet all the requirements alone. Therefore, a new ecosystem is required; one that provides comprehensive customer-oriented solutions. In the process of building this new ecosystem, we propose the SAPO model- an ecosystem based on strategy, architecture, policy and operations. This new ecosystem consists of seven types of partners – sales partners, solution partners, service partners, investment financing and operation partners, talent alliance partners, social partners and industry partners. Traditionally, ecosystem players are only linked together by sales. This new ecosystem features a field of expertise plus multiple skills, and promotes the extensive integration of all players.
New connectivity, new computing, new platforms and new ecosystem, taken together, would build a strong foundation for the intelligent world of year 2030, enabling the intelligent development of diverse industries spanning manufacturing, energy, finance, transportation, and so on. Huawei serves governments as well as manufacturing, chemical engineering, and subway transport industries, all of which have achieved successful digital transformation through the combination of new connectivity, new computing, new platform and new ecosystem.
Huawei has been working in the smart city area for many years, serving more than 200 cities in over 40 countries across the world. One of the key objectives of digital transformation in the smart city space is to maximise the value of big data. A city’s operation centre is a place where we can achieve this goal as it acts as the nerve of the smart city. With the support of new ICT, including AI and 4G/5G, the operation centre visually displays information, offers various useful applications and provides intelligent analysis to assist in decision-making. Huawei has optimised base stations to achieve more accurate and efficient geographic location information for improving the accuracy of city operation and management.
Digital transformation of manufacturing
The traditional manufacturing industry, like all other fields, has also begun to implement digital transformation on a growing scale. Indeed, products are no longer dictated by manufacturers, but consumed by consumers. And consumers require not only products but also services. To adapt to this new chain, manufacturers need to have flexible manufacturing models, which, in turn, are a key driver of digital transformation in this particular industry. The core of flexible manufacturing lies in the flexible scheduling of production lines. Automated guided vehicles and industrial robots work in production lines and implement the production of multiple types of products. Wireless connectivity is the underlying foundation of flexible manufacturing during industrial production. Many processes have strict requirements for network connection. For example, to ensure 99.99 per cent reliability in production, the network latency must be lower than five milliseconds. Bandwidth must also be sufficient to comfortably support 8k video. 5G is more than equipped to meet all these requirements.
Digitalisation in the chemical engineering industry
Ensuring flexible manufacturing or operational safety is one of the major challenges that the chemical engineering industry faces today. The top priority for digital transformation in this industry is the use of digital technology for improving production safety and efficiency. Huawei has worked with leading global chemical engineering enterprises to develop scenario-specific solutions. For example, 5G and autonomous driving, when integrated, help enterprises safely transport chemicals, thereby saving manpower and ensuring safety. The combination of 5G and AI allows experts to be remotely present on site, thereby directly solving the issue of shortage of senior engineers and greatly improving the efficiency and productivity of equipment maintenance.
ICT for subway transport companies
Faster construction, larger passenger capacity, engineering, safety and operational safety are the common concerns shared by all the subway transport companies. Based on technologies such as 5G, machine vision and big data, Huawei along with subway industry customers have developed intelligent operations and maintenance, and intelligent construction site and intelligent vehicle management solutions, resulting in improved subway construction, operations, maintenance and management. These solutions help subway companies remotely monitor operations, detect risks in advance, and reduce incidents of security breach. For years, Huawei and our ecosystem partners have been committed to driving digital transformation in various industries. We have helped many customers achieve successful transformation in fields such as public sector, smart city, smart campus, energy, financing, transportation and manufacturing.
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Ratchet & Clank: Nexus
The PS3 action-platforming series botches its landing
by Simon MunkFriday, 15 November 2013
'Ratchet & Clank: Nexus': Not many bangs for the buck
The Ratchet & Clank series has, largely, been a brilliant reminder of how much fun videogames can be. It neither had lofty ambitions of narrative and thematic depth, nor the headache-inducing sturm und drang of the current crop of action games. Sadly, this last entry in the series goes out with both too much bang and too much backstory.
The main enemies, a pair of orphaned twins, apparently now need to have a mawkish backstory
Before, Ratchet, the last-remaining Lombax space cat and his backpack-come-robot-buddy Clank, toured the galaxy fighting largely comedic crime. The series' key points were platform-jumping worlds to explore, mixed with loads of ludicrous gadgets and weapons with which to fight off silly enemies. These weapons were of the cartoon Tom & Jerry variety rather than anything approaching real violence. You'd use a primary coloured bomb-lobber to blow up bloodless enemies, or (in Nexus) a Winteriser that freezes enemies as snowmen.
Those key platforming/crazy weaponry and gadgets boxes are ticked, played with over a rather short single-player story. But not content with just punting out a competent last PS3 game in the series, its developers have unfortunately tinkered with the formula. While there's still plenty of action and platforming fun underneath, it's sadly intruded on all too often.
The main enemies, a pair of orphaned twins, apparently now need to have a mawkish backstory to explain why they've gone bad. This seems a problem for just about every videogame since the peerless Heavy Rain – the need to have character arcs and backstories. The problem is that the writing and characterisation in most videogames is rubbishly lead-footed. Adding this to a normally light-hearted series sits as well as Michael McIntyre suddenly trotting out a routine about the horrors of genocide.
On top of this, the developers have streamlined exploration with giant arrows on-screen and trails to let you know where to go at all times, meanwhile combat encounters are increasingly of the variety that see delays in checkpoints to artificially elongate the game by making you re-do tough bits over and over.
The result is the weakest game in the series – simultaneously easier than ever to navigate but also more boring than ever in action.
If you want a light, fun game that's action-packed, do check out other Ratchet & Clank titles A Crack In Time, Tools Of Destruction and the Ratchet & Clank Collection. This happily brief experience, however, is best left on the shelf.
Ratchet & Clank: Nexus is out now. Developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony. Platform: PS3
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REVIEW: The Lucky Ones by Mark Edwards
June 26, 2017 June 25, 2017 by thecrimereviewadmin
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Read this book for: serial killer, unique MO, rural English mystery, suspense thriller, psychological mystery
Quick Review: A serial killer thriller made more interesting with a different way of killing the victims and good use of idyllic rural England to heighten suspense.
When a woman’s body is found in the grounds of a ruined priory, Detective Imogen Evans realises she is dealing with a serial killer—a killer whose victims appear to die in a state of bliss, eyes open, smiles forever frozen on their faces. A few miles away, single dad Ben Hofland believes his fortunes are changing at last. Forced to move back to the sleepy village where he grew up following the breakdown of his marriage, Ben finally finds work. What’s more, the bullies who have been terrorising his son, Ollie, disappear. For the first time in months, Ben feels lucky. But he is unaware that someone is watching him and Ollie. Someone who wants nothing but happiness for Ben. Happiness…and death.
THE LUCKY ONES is a story told on two fronts: the hunt for a serial killer that leaves his victims looking like they died at the happiest moment of their lives (with a few chapters from the killer’s point of view), and Ben’s attempts to rebuild his life and relationship with his son Ollie during a messy divorce.
It’s Ben’s story that really carries the full weight of the suspense in this novel. He’s doing his best to try to build a quiet life for himself and his son, and you spend the whole novel absolutely on edge, wondering when the danger that you can see circling his family will manifest, and how. It’s a great and interesting way to add tension to the serial killer hunt plot.
The serial killer hunt plot is something you would recognize from TV shows like Criminal Minds, or most crime series when they write the inevitable serial killer novel. However, I did appreciate the unique, if somewhat convoluted touch, of a serial killer who was going to a lot of trouble to make his victims die happy. It was nice to see a different touch.
The other different touch to this novel was something I really appreciated – the use of the idyllic rural English setting of quiet villages and peaceful country lanes to create a stark contrast between the peaceful surroundings and this terrifying serial killer that seemed to strike at random.
THE LUCKY ONES is a good choice for anyone looking for a solidly plotted and satisfyingly twisting serial killer story!
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10 Most Beautiful Coastal Towns to Visit in Brazil
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As the string of islands that make up the Caribbean ends, the northern coast of Brazil begins, and continues for a staggering 7,491 kilometers (4,655 miles) south until the border with Uruguay. Here, the gorgeous coast becomes more rugged, which places Brazil in the perfect little pocket for picturesque beaches and beautiful coastal towns. Here are the top 10 beautiful coastal towns that fall within Brazil’s borders.
Barra da Lagoa
In the penultimate state in the south of Brazil, Santa Catarina, you will find the island of the same name, with natural beauty and impressive beaches. No beach town on the island is more captivating than Barra da Lagoa. Pronounced “baha”, this small scattering of buildings no taller than two stories run alongside the fast-moving river that empties from the lake into the ocean.
Barra da Lagoa, Ilha Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
Barra da Lagoa | © Otavio Nogueira / Flickr
Bombas and Bombinhas
Just south of the city of Itapema is a rugged three-pronged peninsula that is home to a few great beaches and towns. Bombas is the largest and the first one you will encounter, with a main avenue scattered with restaurants and bars, and a tranquil promenade just for bicycles and pedestrians right along the water’s edge. Over the hill and into the other cove is Bombinhas (smaller Bomba) and is much of the same beauty, just more condensed and more touristy. Continue further and over the steep hill to Praia Mariscal – this is a residential area with a beautiful beach and the possibility of an inviting hike up Morro do Macaco.
Bombinhas, State of Santa Catarina, Brazil
Bombinhas | © Eduardo_Luis_Olinger / Pixabay
Everyone knows the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema in the heart of Rio de Janeiro city, but a few hours’ journey northeast is another peninsula that puts the inner city Rio beaches to shame. Arraial do Cabo is local, rustic and laid-back. The town of Cabo Frio is a 30-minute bus ride away and also has a lovely beach known as Praia do Forte, where a small inlet meets the beach creating crystal-clear still waters that are ideal for snorkeling and swimming.
Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil
Not your typical flip-flop and surf short beach town, this coastal spot, known simply as Buzios, is an upscale getaway for the residents of Rio. A gorgeous touch of nature at the tip of the peninsula turns into a smattering of shops and restaurants, that continues along a stunning boardwalk at the water’s edge to the town center, with more places to eat, shop and stay.
Búzios, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Armacao dos Buzios Brazil | © Ribastank / Pixabay
From the town of Porto Seguro, which some would classify as paradise, there are a couple of characterful beach towns. The first is right across the pond that splits the two towns, called Arraial d’Ajuda. Tight cobblestone avenues weave their way through nature trails and greenery all the way down to the dozens of beach umbrellas along the beautiful beach.
Arraial d’Ajuda, State of Bahia, Brazil
Arraial d’Ajuda | © SauloVieiraArquiteto / Pixabay
If you want a place with a slower pace than Arraial d’Ajuda, Trancoso is a short bus ride away. A similar style to Arraial, Trancoso is basically one main avenue that cuts through some quaint cafés and fine-dining restaurants to the main green area in town. Its centerpiece is a gorgeous old colonial church set before a cliff, which is a perfect viewpoint over the beach and ocean below.
Trancoso, State of Bahia, Brazil
Tranquil Trancoso | © cssantosds / Pixabay
Surfers, fishermen and the average beachgoer all flock to this popular beach town. Travelers will find a bustling main avenue, with an eclectic choice of restaurants and bars that ends at the prainhas (little beaches). One end offers great waves for surfing and fishing boats bob on the open water at the other end. Whatever you are looking for in a relaxing beach town, Itacaré can deliver it.
Itacaré, State of Bahia, Brazil
Itacare in Bahia | © gustavoboulhosa / Pixabay
If heading north towards Salvador, this leisurely town should be on your list, or, if you are only visiting Salvador, there are two-hour boat trips direct to the island for a day or overnight stay. Everything here revolves around the beach, as the few little avenues in town all come together and lead down to the ocean, which has sweeping beaches on either side of the rocky point and calm, warm water that’s perfect for swimming.
Morro de São Paulo, State of Bahia, Brazil
This destination is often bypassed by travelers on the way to Ilha Grande, which is one of the reasons why its authentic beauty is still intact. The island off the state of Sao Paulo is covered in a natural park except for this area, which has the feel of a larger town but the tranquility of a small island village.
Ilhabela, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil
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School closures after storms cost more than just money
By Drew Jones January 24, 2018
When bad weather hits and forces closures, the University loses not only money but class time that trickles down to the students and professors. Luckily, Genesis Guerrero Gutiérrez, a professor in the Hispanic Studies Department, does not have to change her syllabus by taking into account Martin Luther King Jr. Day. | Thomas Dwyer/The Cougar
One three credit hour course typically costs $1,108, but that price tag doesn’t account for all the intangible things students lose when they can’t go to class or what professors have to do when their syllabuses start changing — such as after an ice storm or a hurricane.
The experience for all 45,364 students varies based on the courses they’re taking, their classifications and how comfortable their professors are in rearranging content.
What doesn’t vary is the loss of tuition money those students paid for which they don’t get a return.
Management information systems senior Alzeb Manasia said that when students pay for courses that are canceled, the school should take further action.
“They should reimburse students,” Manasia said.
The University also loses money when it shuts down. According to the fiscal year 2017 budget, the most recent available on the Department of Administration and Finance website, UH spends about $4.4 million per day. When a closure occurs, it affects the school’s ability to pay for major priorities relating to student access and success — new faculty, UHin4 and recreation and wellness, among others.
In the event that the shutdown interferes with the start of the semester, students are left waiting with nothing to do.
Manasia said the delays for spring classes left him feeling forced to do more things in a smaller amount of time to catch up.
“Even if they teach you (what’s on the syllabus), it’s not good if you don’t understand it,” Manasia said.
Manasia said he typically has a balanced course load, so he doesn’t feel much pressure when syllabuses start changing.
Severe weather events have led to the postponing of the start of the school year for two semesters in a row. Those lost school days have cost students and professors valuable class time.
The winter storm last week shut down UH for two days, while Hurricane Harvey shut down campus for a little over a week.
Genesis Guerrero Gutiérrez, a professor in the Hispanic Studies Department, said she has no plans to change her syllabus for Elementary Spanish this semester because the first week was already shortened by Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
“I’d be lying if I said I’m not behind on the calendar,” Guerrero Gutiérrez said. “I’m sure I can catch up fast, so I’m not worried about it.”
Guerrero Gutiérrez emphasized the need to be flexible and have empathy for students and their safety concerns.
“I’m convinced that taking care of yourself and the ones you love takes a lot of time, especially during natural disasters,” Guerrero Gutiérrez said.
But last semester, when the threat of Harvey felt real, her department asked instructors to remove an entire chapter from their syllabuses.
“This was tricky to organize because there are lots of teachers, and we all needed to have the same syllabus,” Guerrero Gutiérrez said. “That’s how we make sure all the students finish their Spanish lessons having the same level possible.”
Guerrero Gutiérrez said it’s important to go the extra mile when accommodating her students. She rearranged homework, sociocultural assignments and compositions but knew that wasn’t enough.
“I realized that students needed more than that,” Guerrero Gutiérrez. “Some of them had lost everything during the storm, and I could not ask them to be focused on learning Spanish if their basic needs were at stake.”
Guerrero Gutiérrez considers last semester a success, even though it began under less than desirable circumstances. She had no failing grades in her course and believes her students felt good about what was done for their success.
“I was determined to make deals with those students who were in a bad situation,” Guerrero Gutiérrez said. “I wanted them not just to complete tasks quickly; I wanted them to learn.”
Assistant professor of political science Alin Fumurescu teaches a Tuesday and Thursday section of Foundations in American Political Thought. Since only his Tuesday class was canceled due to the cold snap, Fumurescu said this syllabus and his others were not heavily affected.
“Usually, if there is only one day of class cancellation due to weather conditions, I struggle to fit all the material in the remaining lectures,” Fumurescu said.
In situations where he can’t teach a class, Fumurescu said he manages to fit the missed content in where he can because the information in his course builds on prior sections.
Sometimes there’s nothing that can be done when too much time is missed due to disasters, so instructors have to push forward.
“If there are several days of cancellation, as with Harvey,” Fumurescu said, “I’m forced to drop some of the material I was planning on covering for that class.”
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Latin American Studies Conference: California State University, San Bernardino (March 8-9, 2012)
The Latin American Studies Conference, “Study of the Americas,” in intended to foster interest, knowledge and understanding of the very diverse cultures of Latin America. Areas of interest will include the impact of Latin American cultures in the United States. We welcome papers and panel proposals on any subject relating to the “Study of the Americas”
State Terrorism and the Rights of Children in Argentina:
A Student Centered Participant Research Abroad
As part of a Learning Cluster, this January, a group of eleven undergraduate students from Soka University of America, CA, traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina, in order to research state terrorism during the last dictatorship and the economic crisis of 2001. Learning Clusters are among the most unique and popular academic programs at Soka University. A Learning Cluster (LC) is a research seminar where students work in teams with faculty facilitators to investigate a specific question. It is designed to bridge theory and practice, and elicit an educated outcome or response. The course is designed to help students apply a range of investigative and analytical tools in the discovery and presentation of trends and ideas, including policy recommendations that bear upon the quality of the human condition.
The purpose of this LC was to provide students with an intensive working knowledge of the changes in the conception and protection of the rights of children in Argentina through the last civic and military dictatorship and the economic crisis of 2001. It aimed at understanding how these two events compel Argentineans to reconsider the importance incorporating the UN convention on the rights of children into the national legislation. The hands-on experience of interviewing human rights activists, government representatives, was an educative experience for students both intellectually and emotionally.
The students explored these problematic through many different documentary materials; they analyzed films, read essays and testimonials, conducted interviews with one of the Judges of the trials to the last military Junta, and the Argentine Forensic Team and visited a detention and extermination center. Some of the questions we explored were: What occurred during the genocide in Argentina and the subsequent economic crisis? How are Argentine youths currently involved in the efforts to preserve the memory of the political, cultural and social genocide? How has the youth mobilized to face current socio-political issues in the country? And most importantly, how can we learn from their experiences?
The students who presented as a panel in the conference were: Claudia Ahumada, Laura Cossette, Miho Saito, Katie Kamimoto, Kimberley Ng, Maria Valdovinos, (Professor Crowder-Taraborrelli, served as coordinator). This was the second time that a group of students from Soka University spoke at this conference. Last year another learning cluster shared their research on sustainable development and immigration in the Tijuana/San Diego border.
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Student Biographies
Laura Cossette
My name is Laura Cossette and I am from San Francisco, CA. I am a first year student at Soka University of America, most likely concentrating in International Studies. I am very interested in Latin American studies, Spanish, photography and reading. In my free time I like to hang out with friends, go to the movies, and play board games. In the future I hope to become fluent in Spanish then start a career as either a Spanish teacher or interpreter.
Jacob Edelstein
My name is Jacob Edelstein and I am ninteen years old from Palos Verdes, California. Currently I am studying as a freshman at Soka University of America. I had the oppurtunity to work with malnourished children in Panama during 2009 and from this experience I gained a deep interest in elemenentary education and Spanish translation. I am thrilled to have the oppurtunity to travel to Argentina and examine both an international system of education and the larger question of children’s rights within a society. After Soka I hope to work in translation and use Spanish internationally in my work.
Norito Hagino
My name is Norito Hagino and I am currently a Junior at Soka University of America. I was born into a Japanese family in San Francisco, California and have lived in California all through out my life. In January 2011 I was given the oppurtunity to participate in the Tijuana, Mexico Learning Cluster with Prof. Tomas Crowder-Taraborrelli and now, I am once again fortunate to take a LC abroad, this time in Buenos Aires, Argentina. On a side note, I have just finished studying abroad for a semester in Quito, Ecuador.
Katie KamimotoHello my name is Katie Kamimoto, I am a sophomore at Soka University Class of 2014 from Long Beach, Ca! I am very excited to be part of this Argentina Learning cluster and to experience the Argentinean culture, learn about the rich history, and to hear the experiences of many who lived through the Dirty War. It will be a wonderful experience being able to do field research in a country like Argentina and hope to bring back great memories and experiences.
Kimberley Ng
Hi! My name is Kimberley Ng. I’m from Malaysia, currently a Junior at Soka University of America. Having grown up in Malaysia, I know nothing about Latin American culture. Having never learnt about it in school, I thought this Learning Culture would be a terrific opportunity to immerse myself in a new horizon of culture. Plus, it will also allow me to learn about the problems of education and allow me to further understand the problems of education and learn how to exercise the children rights of Argentina. With the experience I gain from this Learning Cluster, I can bring it back to my country and perhaps, help better the education system as well.
Nandini Puri Hi! My name is Nandini Puri and I am from India. I have done my high school in Malaysia and I am currently a sophomore in Soka University of America and plan to graduate with International Studies as my concentration. I am so excited to be a part of this Learning Cluster because I am extremely interested in learning all I can about the Dirty Wars, children’s rights, and Argentinean culture. I hope to take back amazing memories and beautiful experiences, which I can treasure forever.
Miho Saito
My name is Miho Saito. I am currently a sophomore studying at Soka University of America with a concentration in Humanities. I am interetsed in Human Rights and culture. I wanted to take the Children’s Rights Learning Cluster in Argentina because I was interested in learning about the impact of poverty on education and the quality of education children are receiving.
Monse Sepulveda
Hi, my name is Monse Sepulveda, I’m from Chile and currently, I’m a third year student at Soka University of America, in California, USA. Even though I grew up in Chile, I was very disappointed with myself when I realized one day that I knew very little about Latin America. I think that most of the time, we assume that we know everything about our birth place just because we’ve lived there our whole lives. But some of my friends who come from other parts of the world knew so much more than I did. I’m now trying to learn as much as I can about Latin America. This Learning Cluster is part of that effort.
Claudia Ahumada
Hello my name is Claudia Ahumada, currently a freshman at Soka University of America and I am concentrating on Social and Behavioral Sciences. Originally from Oceanside, CA; I am Mexican-American, fluent in Spanish, English, and presently learning French. I am truly grateful for being able to participate in this Learning Cluster because I am learning more about Latin America as I have already studied past culture and history in my Latin American Studies class here at SUA. I look forward to learning in depth about the Dirty War, hearing personal experiences, and meeting new people in Argentina. When I am not studying I enjoy dancing hip hop!
Maria Valdovinos
My name is Maria Valdovinos. I am a 20 year-old junior at Soka University of America. I am a Mexican-American fluent in Spanish and English. I was born in Los Angeles but raised in Naucalpan de Juarez, Mexico. My home is now in Compton, California. After college, I would like to work as an advocate in children’s education, specifically analyzing and improving the effectiveness of certain educational programs. By being a part of this LC, I have the opportunity to expand my knowledge of international education systems by observing the primary schools of Argentina.
Malahat Zhobin
Hi my name is Malahat Zhobin, friends call me Mal. I am so excited to be studying children’s right in Argentina. I am very fond of learning about new cultures and life styles. I am very greatful to be getting a change to work with people and hear their stories. This is going to be a step closer to my dream for working as a writer and photographer for National Geographic.
Author tcrowdertaraborrelliPosted on 2012-02-07 2020-02-07 Categories Cluster 2012
LEARNING CLUSTER, ARGENTINA January, 2012
Photo by Norito Hagino
Learning Clusters:
A Learning Cluster is a research seminar where students work in teams with faculty facilitators to investigate a specific question. It is designed to bridge theory and practice, and elicit an educated outcome or response. The course is designed to help students learn to apply a range of investigative and analytical tools in the discovery and presentation of trends and ideas, including policy recommendations that bear upon the quality of the human condition. Learning Clusters occur in 3.5-week block periods to take full advantage of opportunities for field and service learning.
The Learning Cluster Area student learning outcomes are:
* To develop critical, analytical, and investigative skills to formulate educated responses to a specific problem or question
* To develop personal and leadership skills to work collaboratively toward the completion of a common project
* To develop skills and awareness as concerned and engaged global citizens
Children make up a considerably neglected topic in the protection of human rights. Children occupy an ambiguous juridical space, since they are deemed too immature to be able to defend themselves and raise demands. Their rights are often associated with the rights of their biological parents, as children do not participate in politics and cannot vote. They are often neglected by governmental institutions. Most agree that children have very little control over their lives and cannot advocate for the type of world that they would like to live in.
The following are some of the initial questions we would like to explore before finalizing the course curriculum for this LC: What are some of most basic rights of children? What rights do children have that protect them from exploitation, abuse, trafficking, and appropriation? Are children capable of exercising choices and if so, should children have the right to participate in political reforms? What institutions should represent children, if any?
We have chosen to conduct on-site research because Argentina’s recent past shows unprecedented abuses to the rights that are traditionally afforded to children and embraced by almost every culture in the world. The last military dictatorship in Argentina enacted a genocide that left thousand dead and disappeared. Citizens, political activists and intellectuals were kidnapped and imprisoned in clandestine detention centers. They were often times torture and killed. Pregnant women gave birth in captivity and their babies were appropriated by military personnel or sympathizers of the regime. As a result of such abuses, grassroots human rights organization like the Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo sought the assistance of forensic anthropologists and DNA researchers in the United States to create a genetic bank that could help them find their biological grandchildren. Since the late 1980s more than 100 of these missing children have been identified, prompting politicians and members of the legal system to rethink constitutional rights in order to ensure that, even during military conflicts, there are certain rights that will continue to be upheld. This painful history has informed the legal debates about the rights of children in Argentina for the last 30 years.
During the first stage of this Learning Cluster we will review the controversies around children’s rights since the end of the Second War World, a time when millions of children were left homeless and orphaned. After that, we will switch our focus to Latin America and examine the legal and social implications of the American Convention of Human Rights, (commonly known as Pacto de San José de Costa Rica) and the ratification by most countries of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child. It is important to mention that while the Argentine government gave constitutional jurisdiction to these laws which grant political protection to minors (Decree 23.054), the United States is one of the remaining countries that has yet to ratify the convention.
As part of our work in Buenos Aires, we plan to interview human rights activists that work in organizations dedicated to the protecting the rights of children. We will also consider the ramifications of the ratification of the Pacto de San José and the Human Rights Convention. We will visit local schools and ask teachers how they include human rights themes in their curriculum. Last year, the Argentine ministry of education introduced a series of books and DVDs to teach young children about the appropriation of children and their right to find out their true identity.
We will also interview victims of state repression who were born in detention centers, taken away from their parents, and given to military families to be raised under the ideology of the dictatorship. These individuals are around 30 years of age and two of them have been elected to the Congress. We also plan to interview filmmakers, lawyers, judges and governmental officials who work to unearth the past and face contemporary problems such as child trafficking. We will visit the genetic bank in Buenos Aires and meet with members of the world reknown Argentine forensic team. Students will collaborate with the professor in writing a Grant application to subsidize the costs of travelling to Argentina.
Some of the general topics we would like to investigate in Argentina include:
• adoption rights
• the right to identity
• child welfare systems (plan de asistencia familiar)
• the right for children to have access to a free primary, secondary and tertiary education
• the right to free health care for children
• the right for children to enjoy an environment free of pollutants
• the obligation of government to educate children about their rights and their protection under human right conventions
• the duties of adults to protect the interests of children
Suggested links for further reading:
American Human Rights Convention (Pacto de San José de Costa Rica)
http://www.oas.org/juridico/spanish/tratados/b-32.html
Educational material about the appropriation of minors
http://www.argentina.ar/_es/ciencia-y-educacion/C4303-presentan-materiales-didacticos-sobre-derechos-humanos-para-escuelas-de-todo-el-pais.php
Banco Nacional de Datos Genéticos
http://www.mincyt.gov.ar/ministerio/estructura/org_dependientes/bndg/index.php
Ley 26.548: Creation of the National Genetic Bank
http://www.mpf.gov.ar/biblioteca/newsletter/n181/Ley_26548.pdf
My name is Victoria
By Claudia Ahumada and María Valdovinos
Before taking our trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina, we were required to read My Name is Victoria by Victoria Donda. It was a very important text that would prepare us for the upcoming assignments throughout the rest of our project. It served as a detailed introduction to the Learning Cluster because it covered many of the essential topics. The book is divided in six sections that are equally important for the full understanding of this dark period in the history of Argentina. It begins with Donda talking about her biological parents, and in this section she also includes the current situation Argentina was facing and its connection with the external world. She moves on to what her childhood was like and her peculiar fascination with the name Victoria. Then, it later transitions to what it was like to discover that she was in fact someone else. She describes the obstacles and psychological problems this process of regaining a new identity brought. She clarified that accepting a new identity now as Victoria Donda did not mean that her old one “Analia” died. It meant that today she is able to live with these two identities and bring them together as one because Victoria was always in Analia.
“My life. The life of Victoria Donda, but also Analia’s. Because they’re one and the same. Both women are me. And to become Victoria was not simply a matter of administrative procedures and a degree of public exposure that I never could have imagined: to recover my identity was also to recover my parents’ past, their families, their blood ties. And, therefore, my own.”
Argentina’s horrible dictatorship ended the lives of many brave individuals who fought against state terrorism. Fortunately, many of these Argentines survived and now give us the opportunity to understand the history of the period through personal testimonies. The survivors ranged from those who were detained and tortured in clandestine centers to the new born babies of abducted mothers. Due to the hard work of “The Mothers of Plaza de Mayo” many of these children, who are now adults, were able to discover their true genetic identity. Victoria Donda is one of those fortunate individuals who accomplished what might seem to be impossible. In her book, My name is Victoria, Donda elaborately describes her struggles in attempting to find her true roots and parents- her true identity.
During the dictatorship, thousands of people were abducted and tortured in clandestine detention centers. In My name is Victoria, Donda mentions that her parents had been taken to ESMA, one of the hundreds of detention centers in Argentina. Her mother gave birth to her in one of the special rooms specifically used for deliveries. Soon after she was born, Victoria was given to a man and woman named Raúl and Graciela. Raúl was involved in the injustices committed by the government. It was his job to raise a daughter, “a true argentine citizen,” who would follow and learn to share his same political views. The man in charge of directing Victoria’s childhood and early adult life was her uncle, Adolfo Miguel Donda Tigel. He was one of the military officials in charge of the torture centers and believed that giving Victoria Donda away to a collaborator of the government was the best action to assure the “right” future for her.
“This is a war. And in a war you can’t show mercy to your enemy. I didn’t show mercy to my own brother, who was a Montonero. And I didn’t show mercy to my sister-in-law, who was brought here to the ESMA just like you. And she was transferred, just as you’ll be if you don’t do what we tell you. I didn’t show them the least preferential treatment and I didn’t feel the slightest guilt, because this is a war, and they were on the other side. That’s how it goes: either we win or you do. So you might as well cough up whatever you know….”
This book brings out the horrid reality of what occurred during that era and specifically captured Victoria’s personal story. Also, in My name is Victoria, the reader is able to witness what it takes to regain one’s identity. Victoria Donda is very detailed about each and every single change and emotion she felt throughout the process. She is the seventy-eighth grandchild identified by the Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo. Today, Victoria Donda is a human-rights activist, legislator, and the youngest woman to become a member of the Argentine National Congress. She exemplifies the possibility of recovering one’s identity and family history. Donda also represents the hope that every Argentine and world citizen should have in searching for justice, truth, and inner peace. Everything is possible.
Author tcrowdertaraborrelliPosted on 2012-02-02 2020-02-07 Categories AnnotatedBibliography, Cluster 2012Tags annotated bibliographyLeave a comment on My name is Victoria
Los Estudiantes del Nicolas Avellaneda
Claudia Ahumada and Maria Valdovinos
We had the pleasure to meet with students from Nicolás Avellaneda High School: Calu Callegari, Franco Scalisi, Fatu Rodriguez, and Leopoldo Bebchuk. Nicolas Avellaneda’s history dates back to Argentina’s dictatorial period when fifteen alumni disappeared. They were arrested and later taken to clandestine detention centers. The abducted alumni of Nicolas Avellaneda were politically active as they fought for justice against the dictatorship. Today, things have changed and these four students are an example of that transition. These young adults and other students are presently active in after school workshops. In these workshops, students have the opportunity to direct their interest in technology and media towards making educational documentaries that reflects on parts of Argentina’s history. The head organizer of these workshops is Leticia Guindi, a history professor at Nicolas Avellaneda.
The students described the way in which they became interested and involved with the workshops on Memory. Leopoldo explained, “We came in, Leticia told us about ‘memory’ and I didn’t understand what it meant, but saw posters at the school and became very interested.” They later realized the workshop was not only about filming, but also learning about the importance of memory. One of the many required tasks was interviewing people who lived through the atrocious years of the dictatorship. For instance, they interviewed mothers whose sons or daughters disappeared due to their political views. Calu thought, “Oh, I get to interview people. Yeah!” but then she quickly learned that asking personal questions like, “How did you feel when you found out your son/daughter was disappeared?” was not as easy or fun as she had imagined.
Calu and Franco
These students came across many obstacles while interviewing, filming, and editing. They shared one of the many anecdotes from this project. On their first interview they were over-prepared; they had a few tapes and two batteries which could last for a few hours, however, the interview only lasted thirty minutes. Also, making sure the camera was properly placed at the right angle was unexpectedly tedious. Regardless, these students overcame all obstacles and have now produced two remarkable documentaries. One of them is about the disappeared people and the other on the shift in politics from a dictatorship to a democratic government.
On top of creating a documentary, these students organized and helped with the making of three “Baldosas” (green tiles) in honor of the disappeared students who attended Nicolas Avellaneda. The baldosas included the students’ name and the date they disappeared. They were placed in front of the school for all pedestrians to see. Throughout the challenging interviews and research they discovered more and more families who had lost a son or daughter, but remained silent during the dictatorship due to fear of having another relative kidnapped or tortured. Today, their names remain right in front of Nicolas Avellaneda and serve as an inspiration for the youth to fight for their rights.
Text in Spanish
Tuvimos el placer de encontrarnos con estudiantes del colegio Nicolás Avellaneda: Calu, Franco Scalisi, Fatu Rodriguez y Leopoldo Bebchuk. La historia del Nicolás Avellaneda comienza con el periodo de la dictadura en Argentina cuando muchos egresados desaparecieron. Fueron detenidos y llevados a centros de detención clandestinos. Los egresados secuestrados estaban muy involucrados en la política. Hoy en día, las cosas han cambiado, y estos cuatro estudiantes son un ejemplo de esa transición gubernamental. Ellos junto con otros estudiantes actualmente participan en talleres, donde tienen la oportunidad de usar su interés en la tecnología para crear documentales educacionales que cuenten la historia de Argentina. La organizadora de estos talleres es la profesora de historia del Nicolás Avellaneda, Leticia Guindi.
Soka University students together with students of Nicolás Avellaneda High School
Los estudiantes describieron la manera en la que se interesaron e involucraron en estos talleres sobre Memoria. Leopoldo explico que “cuando ingresamos, Leticia nos habló sobre Memoria y nosotros no entendimos que significaba, pero vimos posters en el colegio y nos interesamos mucho.” Luego se dieron cuenta que los talleres no eran solo sobre films, sino también sobre la importancia de la Memoria. Uno de los requerimientos era entrevistar a personas que vivieron los atroces actos de la dictadura. Por ejemplo, entrevistaron a madres cuyos hijos e hijas desaparecieron debido a sus creencias políticas. Calu comentó, “…oh, tengo que entrevistar a estas personas. Si!” pero después rápidamente se dio cuenta que preguntarle a unas persona algo tan personal como “que sintió cuando supo que su hijo/a había desaparecido” no era fácil o entretenido como ella se había imaginado.
Estos estudiantes enfrentaron muchos retos en este proceso. Compartieron una de muchas anécdotas de este maravilloso proyecto. En la primera entrevista ellos estaban demasiado preparados; pero la entrevista solo duro media hora. También, asegurarse que la cámara estuviera ubicada en el ángulo correcto fue muy tedioso. A pesar de todo, ellos superaron estos los obstáculos y ahora son los productores de dos documentares extraordinarios. Uno de ellos es sobre las personas desaparecidas y el otro sobre el cambio político desde la dictadura al actual gobierno.
Además de crear el documental, los estudiantes organizaron y ayudaron en la creación de tres ‘baldosas’ en honor a los estudiantes desaparecidos del Avellaneda. Las baldosas incluyen los nombres de los estudiantes y la fecha que desaparecieron. A través de las entrevistas y la investigación, se dieron cuenta de más y más familias que habían perdido a sus hijos/as, pero que no habían hablado durante la dictadura por miedo a represalias. Hoy, esos nombres están frente del colegio Nicolás Avellaneda y sirven como una inspiración para los jóvenes que luchan por sus derechos.
In this short clip Calu Callegari shares her personal experience making the short documentary film, telling us that how hard it was for her to ask such difficult questions.
Author tcrowdertaraborrelliPosted on 2012-02-01 2020-02-07 Categories Cluster 2012, FieldTripsAndPresentationsTags field tripsLeave a comment on Los Estudiantes del Nicolas Avellaneda
“Cautiva,” Gastón Biraben
By Laura Cossette
The film Cautiva tells the story of an adolescent girl who learns that she is the daughter of desaparecidos. The film begins with her life before she discovers her true background, showing that she is very happy with, what she believes to be, her family. An interesting bit of foreshadowing is the disturbance that occurs in one of Cristina’s classes towards the beginning of the film. During a history lesson, a fellow classmate has an outburst in which she tells of what really happened during the Dirty War; she speaks of all the people who disappeared. She does this because she is, in fact, the daughter of desaparecidos. The story progresses and we see that Cristina does have a rebellious side, she is seen smoking cigarettes in the bathroom, but overall she gets along perfectly with her family and seems to have a desirable life. However, her world is flipped upside down when she is told by a judge that she is the daughter of a man and a woman who are desaparecidos. She is subsequently taken from the home where she was living, and she lives with her biological grandmother.
At first, Cristina refuses to accept the circumstances she is put in and still wants to live with her appropriators. She is clearly angry and confused and does not want to lead the life of Sofia Lombardi, which she is told is her birth name. However, with the help of her friend Angelica, her former classmate, who is also the daughter of a desaperecido, she gradually begins piecing her life together. Although the transition is rough, Cristina slowly begins to adjust to her new life. She meets many members of her biological family, and eventually forms a very strong bond with her grandmother. She reaches a point where she accepts the life of Sofia Lombardi and rejects the life she used to live as Cristina.
The most striking thing about Cautiva to many of the members of our Learning Cluster was its irrefutable resemblance to the life of Victoria Donda. After having read Donda’s book, My Name is Victoria, we all saw many things in common between the two stories, however, there is no reference to Donda’s book or her, so as of now it is simply a theory we have. Overall, it was a very powerful movie that offered a much more tangible insight into the life and experiences of an appropriated child. The visual representations of Cristina/Sofia’s emotional struggles made the experience more real and relatable. Cautiva is a very valuable film in understanding the history of Argentina and the battle that appropriated children face once they learn about their true roots and have to face Argentina’s bloody history firsthand.
Author tcrowdertaraborrelliPosted on 2012-02-01 2020-03-22 Categories Cluster 2012, FilmReviewsTags film reviewsLeave a comment on “Cautiva,” Gastón Biraben
La Historia Política del Nunca Mas – Emilio Crenzel
by María Valdovinos
Nunca Mas (Never Again) is a report about disappearances in Argentina written by Ernesto Sabato and a committee of notables and published by CONADEP (Sep 20, 1984). Its goal was to clarify the events that happened in the country during the military dictatorship from March 23, 1976 to December 10, 1983. The mission of Nunca Mas was to collect all sources that can possibly serve as proof of the incredible atrocities committed during the dictatorship. The sources collected vary from documents to demands from families or friends given to the police about the disappearances, abductions and torture; all used for the same purpose, to generate reports that would inform people. This is one of the most important forms of documentation because it officially illustrated the gravity of the crimes committed by the dictatorship. As expected, it opened the eyes of many Argentines who had ignored or did not know what was taking place. Emilio Crenzel presents to readers what Nunca Mas is, describing the importance of every section.
La Historia Politica del Nunca Mas by Crenzel is an informative text that describes the purpose of every section of the CONADEP report. It legitimizes the obvious culpability of the “Fuerzas Armadas” and also describes the clandestine acts that were not yet public or recognized. He declares, “The report emphasizes the complicity of the judiciary in covering up the disappearances and the constitution of defenseless citizens (107).”Crenzel, brings out the usual question asked after such events: How can we prevent this from happening again? And answers: “Retomando su periodización institucional de la violencia, postulando la democracia política como solución (Sabato, 186).” Throughout the text we can see that Crenzel supports the report; he says that Nunca Mas was completed to bring some justice to those whose human rights were violated. Crenzel clearly describes each section’s effectiveness. For instance, seeing and describing the clandestine centers provided a vast amount of information, such as the number of people who were held there, the amount of time they were detained, and the intensity of the torture (115). Also, most importantly, the testimonies are shown in a declarative way with voices so people have no doubt on the severity of the cruelty (121). Each piece is extremely important and when, together as one in a book or report, it represents its’ credibility.
Author tcrowdertaraborrelliPosted on 2012-02-01 2020-02-07 Categories AnnotatedBibliography, Cluster 2012Tags annotated bibliographyLeave a comment on La Historia Política del Nunca Mas – Emilio Crenzel
Presentation by Leticia Guindi, Teacher at the Nicolás Avellaneda High School
By Maria Valdovinos and Claudia Ahumada
As a group, we had the opportunity to interview Leticia Guindi through video conferencing. Leticia Guindi is a history professor currently teaching at a high school located in Palermo, Buenos Aires, called Nicolas Avellaneda. Guindi particularly identifies herself with history because, as a college student, she lived Argentina’s transition from dictatorship to democracy. She explained: “Me di cuenta que había nombres que estaban muy guardados en el fondo de mi memoria, que eran las situaciones que habían ocurrido en mi infancia antes del inicio de la dictadura y cuando esos nombre vuelven a surgir, me doy cuenta de lo que había sido la censura y el hecho de tomar conciencia de que me habían robado mi memoria histórica.” The transition towards democracy brought with it the first widely available public evidence of state sponsored terrorism. While state sponsored terrorism been never been fully concealed in the past, many of those who suspected its existence had lacked any legitimate proof.
Soon after her graduation, Guindi was given the opportunity to work at Nicolás Avellaneda high school, which was significantly affected by the dictatorship. The Avellaneda school suffered the disappearances of some of its students who protested against the dictatorship. To Guindi, this job was a gift since the school’s values coincide with those of her own, in regards to the importance of memory and history. Only two years ago Guindi and a friend decided to organize a workshop in which students would learn about human rights, memory, and history. This “Memory workshop” emerged after noticing that the school did not have an actual list documenting the names of the disappeared students. The workshop takes place after school, is voluntarily without a prerequisite and is free of charge. Some of the topics learned in this workshop are: History overview of Argentina and its connection with other countries. What is state terrorism? Why high school and university students were targeted? What was the dictatorship’s goal?
Guindi explains that usually the workshops begin with about 20 students. Some of them join because they are interested in making videos and films and later decide to stay. The workshops require full commitment and a high level of responsibility in completing the assigned tasks. Despite the difficulty of conducting a project that involves such sensitive topics like disappearance, torture and death, the students were able, most of the time, to control their emotions and were determined to complete the documentary. The students felt accomplished after their outstanding work was completed. Their parents are pleased to hear about their children’s involvement in such honorable cause and are happy to see the outcome of their child’s hard work. As a whole, the main goal of the workshop is to “Hacer memoria” (make memory). Towards the end of our dialogue with Leticia Guindi, she emphasized one more time the importance of always looking back at the past: “Nuestra curiosidad se dirige al pasado pero nunca perdiendo de vista el presente.”
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Leaked Memo Reveals Obama Agenda Taking Over the Airwaves
Last month, the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) sent out a press release that announced "from October 19-25, more than 60 network TV shows [will] spotlight the power and personal benefits of service," and that this "unprecedented block of TV programming is the first wave of a multi-year 'I Participate' campaign." It all sounds innocent enough, but according to an EIF memo obtained to BigHollywood.com, this movement is about much, much more than service.
Some points from the EIF memo:
--"President Obama has called for a new era of responsibility -- recognition on the part of every American that we have duties to ourselves, our nation and world to serve others. It is the price and promise of citizenship."
--"In response, our television community with the Entertainment Industry Foundation will launch a multi-year campaign to inspire action and promote a new way of thinking about service."
Read the full memo here.
BigHollywood.com contributor John Nolte writes:
Doing the work the Kamikaze Media (many of whom are participating in this event rather than digging for the story) refuses, and with the help of Big Government’s Dana Loesch, Patrick and Stage Right have discovered that when it comes to this White House – whether it’s the NEA conference calls or EIF’s iParticipate programming — all roads funnel into one place: online volunteer portals, including Serve.gov, where if you plug in “health care” all kinds of Planned Parenthood openings pop up along with a video dispelling those ugly “myths” knocking ObamaCare.
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Contributor Stage Right takes a look at exactly what is to be found in these "service" opportunities for you and your unsuspecting family:
The October 19-25 “I Participate” campaign broadcast on all four major television networks for a full week of programming will point viewers to www.iparticipate.org (as mentioned in Ashton [Kutcher]’s tweet) and the AARP’s www.createthegood.com web sites.
If your 12 year-old hears about this volunteer initiative and follows the lead of her favorite TV star, she will go to www.createthegood.com and type in her favorite cause. If she’s been paying attention to the news these days (or listening to the lectures from most public school teachers) she will know that “Health Care” is a big deal these days. All she has to do is type “Health Care” into the search engine with her zip code (let’s say 90210 cause we love those adorable Beverly Hills high school kids) and she’ll get a whole host of opportunities to serve.
Go ahead… open that link and you’ll see twelve opportunities to serve. Look at items “H”, “I” and “L.” All are from Planned Parenthood:
“With President Obama’s focus on health-care reform, now is an exciting and crucial time for us to broaden our support and make sure that the new health-care plan includes women’s health. We’re holding a series of phone banks to identify new people who share our commitment to reproductive freedom.”
In addition, "if you type 'health care' as the subject you want to volunteer for, this video called: “How To Spread The Truth About Health Care Reform” pops up for your viewing pleasure:"
Here are some examples of "volunteer" sites and opportunities that will be advertised and available to you via this televised effort:
---Help Planned Parenthood Expand Access to Care! (from AARP's createthegood.org)
---Global Warming Ambassador (iParticipate.org)
---Volunteer for the Crane Project: It's a group of people folding paper cranes "memorializing the losses of the Iraq War." Follow the Iraq body count and fold some cranes for the betterment of your community. (iParticipate.org)
---Provide Policy Guidance to Correct Iraq Policy (serve.gov)
---Medical Marijuana Caregivers (serve.gov)
---Ask President Obama to Explain Climate Change on National TV (serve.gov)
---Health Care for America Now! Volunteer (allforgood.org)
---Charlie Sheen's Truther Statement about 911 (allforgood.org)
---Volunteer for Student Secular Alliance, a support group for atheists (serve.gov)
Further, BigGovernment.com's Patrick Courrielche describes "how this EIF initiative fits into a broader White House plan, including the push to politicize the NEA, to redefine “art” as “service” and engage an all too compliant news, entertainment, and artistic community to start a volunteer army through these online portals."
First NEA... now EIF. I'm seeing a pattern. Are you?
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Art Suites Athens
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Take advantage of the aparthotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
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Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms, featuring kitchens. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as separate sitting areas and minibars.
Athens Concert Hall - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
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Mavili Square - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Athens National Gallery - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Byzantine and Christian Museum - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
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Mount Lycabettus - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Athens National Garden - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Benaki Museum - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Presidential Mansion - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Panathenaic Stadium - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Syntagma Square - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Hellenic Parliament - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
The nearest major airport is Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) - 29.6 km / 18.4 mi
With a stay at Art Suites Athens in Athens (Athens City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Parthenon and Omonia Square. This 4-star aparthotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Syntagma Square and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Acropolis Museum.
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Sevasteias 3, Athens, 105 51, Attiki, GREECE
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The capital of the Thracians Kabyle is waiting for you on the road to the sea
Just a few minutes away from the “Trakia” highway lays the ancient city of Kabyle. The remains of the once important Thracian capital today are waiting for you to stop by on the way to the sea and Bourgas. And you won’t regret it. For many reasons. First of all because of its unique historical museum where the history of Kabyle will get alive before your eyes.
The town was established in the 2nd century BC on the hill of Zaichev vruh / The rabbits’ peak/ that still hides its secrets. In 341st BC it was conquered by Philip of Macedonia. There are signs that it was visited also by his son Alexander the Great. The ruler wanted to erase the cult of the goddess Cybele. He ordered to build a temple that should have blocked the flow of the priest to the sanctuary of Zaychev vruh. But at the end, it was destroyed long ago before the sanctuary of Kibela on the peak above.
Kabyle was briefly the capital of the kingdom of the Thracians Odrysian after the death of Seuthes III at the time of the Kings Spartok and Skostok. During the 2-3 century BC, the city had its own mint and chopped coins here. After the Thracian kingdom comes the Roman Empire to leave its mark on Kabyle.
The city became one of the most important Roman military camps in the province of Thrace. At that time the city reaches a population of about 4000 people, 500 of them are Roman soldiers. Even today you can see the remains of the barracks, the urban bathroom, the public toilets and the private bathroom of a rich man. After the adoption of Christianity, the city became the center of the episcopate. From that time dates the central basilica, which still impresses with its size.
Kabyle was destroyed by the Avars attacks in the 6th century AD to resurrect as a small village back in the Middle Ages. Undoubtedly the most mystical place that we recommend you to look at are the remains of the sanctuary of Zaychin vruch. To get there you can walk up the steep path to the top. And to have a rest in the middle of the way at the panoramic site and to enjoy the view.
When you reach the top you must use your imagination or to ask your tour guide so you can see the image of the goddess Cybele on the back of a lion drawn in the rocks. The sun was touching it with its rays on 22 June – the solar equinox One theory says that the sanctuary was an ancient astronomical observatory. Because of the slow draining of the water after rain, it becomes clear that the hill where it is build is actually hollow. Subsequently, it was proved by Soviet scientists. But no one is willing to answer what lies behind this fact.
Others claim that the energy of the place is very special and even prove it with measurements. And they say it is clear that if you stand up every day on top you will get rid of every illness and will normalize your blood pressure. To convince yourself whether there is anything special in Kabyle archaeological reserve and the peak Zaychin vruh you have to pay an entrance fee of 6 leva /approximately 3 euro/. The price for students is 4 lev /approximately 2 euro/. The opening hours are between 8 a.m. And 6 p.m.
The capital of the Thracians Kabyle is waiting for you on the road to the sea was last modified: January 15th, 2017 by Yolanda
Written by Yolanda Dimitrova
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My greatest pleasure in life is to travel. Undoubtedly there are a lot of amazing places around the world worth visiting at least once in life. However, Bulgaria is such a place where you will wish to come back again and again. In every season and every region of this small country, you can find unique wonders. So share my travels.
Seal a bottle with your photo in the museum of wine in Melnik
Unique scenes of the Bulgarian history are painted on the church of Teshovo
Mummers chase evil and Covid-19 away from Pernik region
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1300 visited Assen’s fortress in just three days
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Bansko presents buffs with purchased ski passes for over 900 leva Everyone who buys a seasonal or family ski pass
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With a new golden dome the Pantheon of the Revivalists welcomes guests in Ruse
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Mummers chase the evil spirits away from Glushnik village
Albena Balchik Kavarna Bansko Borovets Burgas Burgas Sea Park castle Ravadinovo Chepelare Constantine and Elena Devin Etara festival Gabrovo Golden Sands Kustendil mummers Nessebar Pamporovo Plovdiv Pomorie Primorsko Kiten Ravadinovo Riviera Sandanski Sofia Sofia hotels Sozopol spa Stara Zagora St Vlas Sunny Beach Varna Veliko Tarnovo Velingrad wine Албена Банско Габрово Кюстендил Равадиново Созопол Солнечный Берег Стара Загора вино спа
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The Rockets cruise to a 64-49 victory against Wootton
Photo by Ella Koenig
Matthew Rothmann, Sports Writer
The Rockets beat the Wootton Patriots at home 64-49, as they try to gain momentum heading into the last month of the season.
Although the Rockets did not get the first possession of the game, they still got off to a hot start. Despite Wootton’s Will Margarites scoring the first basket of the game, senior Will Davenport preceded to score the Rockets first six points of the game. A few minutes later after key shots by Jabril Robinson, Devin Liyanamana, Shaq Samuels, the Patriots called a timeout with the score at 15-7.
Even though the Rockets were doing well, the Patriots had some answers: an ‘and-one’ by guard Hubert Bayigamba and a three by Normand Bayigamba, to cut the Rockets lead to 2. After the Rockets called a timeout with 17 seconds left in the first quarter, the Rockets got the ball and junior Ronnie Davis hit a three at the buzzer to end the first with the Rockets leading 20-15.
In the second quarter, the Rockets continued to come out firing, despite the Patriots cutting the deficit to 3 points. The team got hot as they went on a 9-0 run, making 3 straight three pointers, 2 by senior Eric Hall and the other from senior Samaj Smith, causing Wootton to call another timeout.
Even though the offense production for the Rockets did cool down, several defensive plays helped limit the Patriots to only 12 points in the second quarter. After late threes by Normand Bayigamba and Miller Romm, the score was 37-27 Rockets going into halftime.
The Rockets started off the third quarter with a three by Robinson, though it was matched by Jayden Rowe-Perry with a three at the other end. The Rockets continued to play stellar defense and once again only allowed 12 points the entire quarter. An ‘and-one’ by guard Hayden Lunenfeld and shots by Powel, Samuels, and Liyanama helped extend the Rockets lead to 53-39 at the end of the third.
The Rockets went into the fourth quarter and Liyanaman quickly scored the first two points for the Rockets. The team worked together to force turnovers and convert off their defensive plays. Even though the Patriots tried to make a comeback, the deficit proved to be too great and the Rockets came out with a convincing 64-49 win.
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Debra PickmanBlog Roll, Most wanted
Written by Debra Pickman
The Sallie House Movie, hmmmmm.
Robbie Thomas, self-proclaimed psychic, investigates The Sallie House and reportedly showcases his findings in The Sallie House, Gateway to the Paranormal was released November 9, 2010 and has been promoted everywhere as a movie. Although this DVD is done very nicely, it is not a movie at all; it is a documentary.
This was truly an awesome idea when this was presented to us in the infant stages of the project; I was anxious as well as excited to see the end product.
I was anxious to see this Sallie House movie because the trailer represented an aspect of the house’s history which is definitely based on lore and not the known facts of the case. I am a person who is based in facts and there is no proof, logic or historical documentation that can confirm or remotely suggest with any level of reason that the Dr. who lived in the house during the 1800’s could have had a home office to do basic medical care let alone surgery.
My excitement was based on not only a inside view of raw footage but also the look and feel of the movie trailer and the wonderful representation of the time period in which the Sallie character is believed to have lived within that trailer. The completed project does start out with this movie like scene, but it’s not carried through any portion of the remaining Sallie House movie on the DVD.
Scott Unruh, owner of Atchison Media and producer of The Sallie House DVD did do a wonderful job putting this documentary together. He did however reported to us, while in the early editing phase, that he had a hard time working with the footage of the man who commissioned the Sallie House movie DVD; a dry and limited personality who did not draw interest from the camera and likely not from viewers like you. This, he said, is why there is very little footage of the “well known” psychic who supposedly initiated an “amazing investigating” at the house.
Fact is most of the footage on the Sallie House movie DVD revolves around interviews not an investigation. What is presented as an investigation is really a walkthrough of the location by paranormal investigator Michael Esposito.
Ironically, Robbie simply reiterates information that has been spoken previously by others over the years. He does not present new information from his unique perspective or offer compelling evidence; unless you count the fact that the “paranormal dog” would not go into the closet.
I agree that the animal’s behavior was quiet interesting and even compelling considering the history and nature of the closet, but I found it the Sallie House movie misleading that viewers were led to believe that this dog had been on other investigations and able to detect spirits. In actuality he was simply the pet of one of the contributors to this project.
Robbie Thomas bills himself in many venues as a psychic profiler who has helped many people with his psychic abilities. Let it be known that when you dig into available information on the internet, Robbie Thomas’ professionalism, psychic ability and authenticated collaboration in helping families and law enforcement is questionable at best.
Personal interaction and research, coupled with unsolicited emails from families he claims to have helped seem to present a self proclaimed status rather than the honest feelings and admiration of others; unsettling to say the least.
With that said, this Sallie House movie DVD presents some great never before obtained interviews with a neighbor and the owner of the house. They both speak of strange experiences regarding their time in the house. These interviews alone are worthy of watching the DVD, but if you are expecting a movie you will be sadly disappointed.
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Page 2: The four horsemen of the apocalypse
by Jack Lunch
in Opinion/Editorial
Jack Lunch's thoughts.
I know I’ve used this headline before, but it’s just so apropos …
I’ve heard various rumblings of late about the formation of a “group” whose goal is to recruit candidates to run for local political office.
As I was unaware of the existence of a local sanitarium, I paid little mind.
But then Searles called to ask why I wasn’t coming to the meetings.
Most locals are aware of the Searles Theorem, which states that once Steve Searles mentions something, that signifies its official entry into the public consciousness.
So here’s the lowdown.
Paul Rudder, Byng Hunt, Tom Cage and Shields Richardson formed the “group.” The group apparently has no name. Perhaps we should call it Four Guys Who Aren’t Mayor (but would like to elect one).
FGWAM has a mission statement, which reads as follows:
*Shoot, it appears the group has a name, now that I’ve received the vision and mission statement. It’s called the Mammoth Leadership Forum.
Vision: Coming Together As “A” Community
Mission: Identify and persuade the best possible candidates for public office and encourage them to run or serve in a public capacity.
1. Support and assist candidates in the campaign process. 2. Continue to identify and exchange ideas, concerns and needs in our community while supporting our elected and appointed officials with developed issues and solutions from this Leadership Forum.
Principles: 1. This group believes in open minded listening, civically inclined, capable problem solving, decision making leadership with strong communication skills and the time and resources to serve with character and integrity. A personable visionary with historical knowledge, business acumen that is environmentally conscious is bonus.
As Paul Rudder explained, the idea is to change the tone of political discourse, and hopefully find a way to argue with each other more constructively.
The way it works now, he said, is “I scream as loud as I can, you scream as loud as you can, and from all that heat, we’re supposed to generate light. It’s a model that has proven to be unsuccessful, not to mention destructive.”
“I don’t care what your politics are. There is no litmus test. We just want people who are qualified and capable – sharp people who can work with others,” he added.
In a statement released Thursday, Rudder elaborated: “We have not been formed in opposition to our existing Town Council members and, if any of the incumbents should decide to run, we will be delighted to have them come and talk to us … The last election did not happen because there was only one candidate. The Town got lucky and that candidate was a fine addition to Council, but you cannot depend on luck forever.”
Tom Cage said Thursday that this week marked his last meeting. The obvious follow-up question: Why?
“The group needs to grow and expand beyond its foundation, to achieve a greater amalgamation of thought.”
Besides, he said, “I was just appointed to the Mammoth Lakes Tourism Board (along with Rudder), and (with a nice pun) I don’t wan’t to be two Board (sic) with Rudder. One is enough.”
Shields Richardson described the genesis of the group as “Four guys who got together and said ‘hey, let’s create an inclusive forum to talk about community.’”
He said the group hopes to grow organically, which is why it didn’t start off holding meetings in some big auditorium.
Sheet: Besides, in a big auditorium, there’d be no liquor license.”
Richardson: Very good point.
Richardson rejected the notion that Cage had attended his last meeting.
Richardson: That’s not true. It’s in his DNA.
Sheet: Unpaid servitude?
Richardson: Yes.
In a later phone call, Cage sheepishly admitted that he might attend future meetings from time to time.
The Oaktree’s TBID Appeal
I attended the Oaktree Furniture Store’s TBID appeal hearing on Wednesday. The Oaktree was represented by local attorney Tim Sanford.
Here are a couple of things we learned based upon Sanford’s presentation.
1.) TBID appeal hearings are subject to the Brown Act and are public.
2.) Sanford maintained that a visitor is defined as a transient occupant in the TBID language, ergo, second homeowners are not visitors, since they don’t pay transient occupancy tax and stay in their own homes. “We could debate who’s a visitor and who’s not … but it’s already defined in the [TBID] plan,” he said.
2a.) If a homeowner service business which serves 2nd homeowners is not subject to TBID, why should a furniture store which largely serves 2nd homeowners and locals be subject to TBID?
3.) Sanford maintained the burden of proof is on the TBID Board, as opposed to individual businesses, to prove that an individual business is subject to paying TBID.
4.) As has been stated before, there needs to be a nexus between assessment and benefit. So even if the TBID is used to bring in more visitors to town, are those visitors really here to shop for furniture? A furniture store, said Sanford, is not a tourism business. “I’m gonna take a wild guess and think that no one’s ever called [Mammoth Lakes Tourism] asking about furniture stores,” he said.
The TBID Appeals Board, consisting of Teri Stehlik, Brent Truax and John Morris, said it would review Sanford’s various points before scheduling an open hearing to reveal its decision.
80|50 building
From Matthew Lehman’s monthly newsletter:
Is it true there could be a new hotel on order for the North Village Specific Plan? Based on a recent application submitted to the Town of Mammoth Lakes, it would appear so.
The hotel is proposed to be built atop the parking structure for 8050 and Fireside at the Village. This building is the third and final structure originally designed for the 80|50 project and may differ from the first two buildings in that it will be a true hotel.
According to sources at the Town of Mammoth Lakes, the hotel is to include a high quality restaurant, spa, outdoor pool terrace, enhanced landscaping and up to 73 rooms.
The project is seeking increases in density, height and reduction in street setbacks. A workshop for the hotel is planned for Nov. 13, 2013 at 2 p.m.
For add’l info, visit http://www.ci.mammoth-lakes.ca.us/index.aspx?nid=542
Topics: mammoth lakes
— Jack Lunch
Jack is the publisher and editor of The Sheet. He writes a lot of page two's.
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Home Business Argh! It’s time to mount the cannons: Saudi Arabia reports 8.2% stake...
Argh! It’s time to mount the cannons: Saudi Arabia reports 8.2% stake in Carnival
Source: Dieterich01 (pixabay.com)
Wall Street – Today on Wall Street, Saudi Arabia reported an 8.2% stake in Carnival Corporation & Plc (“CCL”). Carnival Corporation is one of the largest cruise ship companies in the world with over 105 owned and operated ships. As a background reference, Saudi Arabia is a small desert county that has hopes and aspirations to own the largest pirate fleet in the seven deadly seas.
“The 8.2% stake in Carnival Corporation is the first major step to becoming the most dangerous and infamous pirates of the seven deadly seas,” spoke Abu Akbar, some random spokesman dude from Saudi. “We have already mounted thousands of cannons on these Carnival Cruise Lines and I have officially changed my name to Captain Blackbeard.”
The price of gold shot to historical highs on news of Saudi Arabia’s passive stake in Carnival Cruise. Analysts believe gold will continue to go higher as Saudi Arabi begins to bury gold – effectively reducing supply in the unknown islands of the seven deadly seas.
Captain Blackbeard stated, “we have ordered millions of plankboards, whiskey and gunpowder from the European Union. As newly stated pirates, we plan to launch a global assault on the seven deadly seas, sinking any ship we find. We are mean. We have pirate beards. And I am getting my leg amputated this morning so I can have the infamous peg-leg.”
It was rumored that Donald Trump floated the idea of building thousands of pirate ships to match rival Saudi Arabia in all out-pirate battle. Keynesian Economist Dewy Ditwit said, “building a fleet of pirate ships would increase GDP by at least 69%.”
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a systems approach goes beyond infrastructure development
Like many other systems, WASH is a complex adaptive system made up of constantly interacting people, political and financial institutions, private companies, technologies, markets, and regulations.
Adopting a ‘systems approach’ means going beyond infrastructure development to recognizing that strong WASH service delivery requires all of the factors (technology, financing, regulation, coordination, service provision, learning, accountability mechanisms) and actors (households, communities, public institutions, local government,
national and state ministries, private companies, development agencies, politicians) to be in place and to work together effectively at all institutional levels.
Systems strengthening involves taking actions and supporting interventions to strengthen the factors, the capacity of actors, and their inter-relationships (i.e., improved access to information and the political economy of decision-making) that can improve the quality and sustainability of WASH services and ensure that all populations are served.
The Agenda for Change system-strengthening building blocks
Agenda for Change, a collaboration of like-minded organizations who adopt common approaches to advocate for and support national and local public and private actors in strengthening WASH systems, promotes these eight system-strengthening building blocks.
As a founding member of Agenda for Change, Water For People promotes and facilitates each of these building blocks in the implementation of the Everyone Forever model. These building blocks promote a strong WASH service delivery environment with clearly defined actors and factors.
INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS AND COORDINATION
Service provision and service authority institutions clearly defined, exist, and have sufficient capacity; mechanisms for coordinated sector action; fully functional and funded district WASH office
service delivery infrastructure
Clear frameworks, capacity, and roles throughout the project cycle (procurement, construction, development, O&M, and asset management); new or rehabilitated WASH infrastructure; sustainable management models
Monitoring frameworks to measure and report on service quality and sustainability; data used proactively to routinely improve the quality of services and accelerate progress toward Everyone and Forever milestones
Clear frameworks and capacity for the development and implementation of plans and budgets at all levels; approved and adopted District WASH Plans
Clear frameworks for financing service delivery including full lifecycle costs, clearly identified sources for each component, executed co-finance agreements, and approved and adopted sustainable tariffs.
regulation and accountability
Clear regulatory framework for universal and sustainable WASH service environment, clearly defined regulatory functions and capacity, and equity and accountability mechanisms.
Clear framework, roles, and capacity for the development and implementation of WRM plans to ensure water resource availability and safety. Comprehensive WRM plans approved and adopted.
learning and adaption
Capacity and frameworks to capture lessons, adapted and updated service delivery models and building blocks institutionalized, annual Reflection Sessions (or similar activity) with stakeholders.
Water For People recognizes that the WASH system does not operate in a vacuum and must consider the broader political economy and relationships with other sectors.
To strengthen these eight building blocks, we partner with other ministries, including health and education, at the national level and with other partners within these sectors at all levels to develop a more complete understanding of the operating environment and achieve Everyone Forever.
Pre-conditions and First Steps
District-level intervention
District-level intervention: Water For People works in a geographically defined region with the lowest level of formal government that is mandated to provide WASH services. For simplicity, we refer to this geographic region as a "district" regardless of what it is called within a country (such as a municipality or block). The district is the entry point for model implementation while simultaneously recognizing and supporting the broader national enabling environment.
Market-based intervention
Market-based intervention: Although the district is a key entry point for WASH services, markets are not contained within district boundaries, and our market-based sanitation initiatives operate both inside and outside the districts where the Everyone Forever model is implemented. These initiatives are tested and developed where market forces present the best opportunities to become sustainable and scale to a regional or national level.
New district assessment
New district assessment: When deliberating whether to enter a new Everyone Forever district, Water For People teams use a New District Assessment tool to evaluate strategic value, as well as logistical, political, and funding considerations. The assessment helps determine the degree of need for our support, the likelihood of effective partnership with local entities, the probability of success of the Everyone Forever model, and, ultimately, the risk and suitability of working in a new district.
Political will & government ownership:
Political will & government ownership: Government leadership at all levels is key to mobilize communities and resources to achieve universal access, as well as to ensure sustainability of services and advocate for national scale. Government leaders must be at the center of decision-making, with Water For People establishing trust and leading from behind.
Shared vision for system strengthening
Shared vision for system strengthening: Water For People supports a national WASH framework that promotes a comprehensive service environment, which can (and must) be adopted at the district level. This framework creates national support for all partners working in a district to promote the creation of service environments, not just infrastructure. Water For People hosts visioning workshops with the government, private sector, NGOs, and research institutions to review the Everyone Forever model and determine WASH needs, roles, and responsibilities of stakeholders. Success requires commitment by all actors to establish a strong service environment, regardless of political, socioeconomic, ethnic, or geographic differences in the district, which may have historically represented significant barriers to achieving universal and sustainable access.
Baseline assessment
Baseline assessment: Water For People facilitates baseline monitoring surveys and a needs assessment to understand existing WASH infrastructure location, condition and functionality, service levels, capacity and performance of service providers and the service authority, and water resources availability in each community in the district.
Signed agreement
Signed agreement: Water For People signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the district government, with an agreement to reach Everyone Forever, clearly defined roles, and a commitment to co-finance. The MOU is ideally for a period of 5-10 years, based on the ambitious targets and the general timeline Water For People has historically observed as necessary to reach Everyone Forever. The MOU is often accompanied by an agreement from the relevant national Ministry to provide financial and technical support and may also include office space within the district government for Water For People team members or partners. MOUs are also signed with key partner authorities who engage in strategic geographies outside of Everyone Forever districts to address specific market challenges in sanitation service delivery (though usually for a shorter period of time due to the smaller scope of the partnership).
KEY MODEL COMPONENTS
Service authorities
Service authorities: A strong and well-resourced service authority is the critical entry point and enabler to implement the Everyone Forever model, as it is absolutely critical for sustainability of services and Water For People’s ability to eventually exit. The service authority is a local government entity mandated to ensure adequate WASH services in the district; they are responsible and accountable for overall WASH services, as well as support and oversight of providers. The entity can be a department within a regional or national government structure or a separate local entity. In rural areas, the service authority is typically a District WASH Office; in small towns and cities it is often a public utility or City Council. Where service authorities already exist, Water For People helps clearly define the roles and responsibilities and provides capacity-building support. Where they do not already exist, we support local governments to formally and legally create and strengthen the service authority as part of the permanent structure of the local government. Over time, service authorities must become fully functional and independent from Water For People (or other external) resources.
Water For People trains service authorities on a variety of topics including lifecycle costing and financing (capital and recurring costs and funding sources), engineering support (infrastructure design and execution), monitoring (levels of service, quality, sustainability, and water resources), planning, budgeting, and policy and regulation expertise, which ultimately positions service authorities to fully manage, maintain, and monitor access to comprehensive WASH services throughout the district, through oversight of and support to service providers.
Water For People strengthens the capacity of service authorities to support service providers, including the creation of appropriate mechanisms for oversight, ensuring accountability, and developing efficiency incentives through tariff and contractual arrangements. Water For People also facilitates local, regional, and national partnerships to ensure service authorities are equipped and supported to manage the entire service delivery environment.
Service providers & management models
Service providers & management models: Water service providers are legally responsible for water service delivery; managing day to day administration, operation, and maintenance of water supply systems; and maintaining sustainability over time. In most countries, service providers are defined by the national legal framework for water and sanitation. In rural areas, water service providers are often community committees, but may be small businesses contracted by district governments or the direct responsibility of local government in some contexts. In small town and cities, water service providers can be public utilities or community committees. Sanitation service providers include public entities responsible for waste collection and treatment as well as private entrepreneurs that respond to demand within and outside of district boundaries.
In close collaboration with service authorities, Water For People helps clearly define the roles and responsibilities of the service providers, provides training on a range of topics (including rate setting, tariff collection, and basic financial management), and develops accountability mechanisms to ensure high-quality water and sanitation services. Water For People works with government and private sector partners to determine and facilitate management models appropriate for each district’s context. We facilitate strong service provider structures and partnerships. We facilitate associations of pit emptiers and other sanitation entrepreneurs, WASH Boards with leaders from various sectors (e.g., health and education), and Hand Pump Mechanics Associations to provide day to day repair services.
Water service delivery infrastructure
Water service delivery infrastructure: Water For People aims to increase service levels and facilitates the delivery of services through local service authorities and providers, building their capacity to design, build, and operate reliable water services rather than implementing the projects directly ourselves. We make formal legal agreements with district authorities for staffing, design, construction, commissioning, and capacity-building activities. Depending on the context of each district, infrastructure projects may include construction or rehabilitation of boreholes with community hand pumps or kiosks, pumped or gravity-fed piped water systems with community or household taps, or individual household solutions such as rainwater harvesting tanks. Public institutions either tap into a community water system or have separate boreholes or rainwater catchment systems. To accommodate district budgets and co-finance arrangements, infrastructure work is usually phased to begin work while mobilizing communities and partners.
Sanitation service delivery infrastructure
Sanitation service delivery infrastructure: Our approach to sanitation services is focused on moving populations up the sanitation ladder toward safely-managed services in a sustainable way. It includes efforts within the geographic boundaries of the Everyone Forever districts, as well as market-based initiatives both inside and outside of Everyone Forever districts (as markets are not defined by administrative boundaries). Sanitation infrastructure in the contexts where we work includes various types of improved toilets with onsite disposal in dispersed rural communities, toilets with pit-emptying services in more densely populated areas, and toilets with septic tanks or sewered networks in small towns and cities. Beyond improved toilets, sanitation infrastructure also includes development of pit-emptying technology, sludge transfer stations, and connections to sewer networks, as well as infrastructure for fecal sludge and wastewater treatment and reuse. Infrastructure is contextualized to community needs, gaps in the market, and capacity of local actors
Sanitation market systems development
Sanitation market systems development: Water For People pursues the development of sanitation services by rethinking and experimenting with sanitation services through market systems development, which is based on the principle that on-site sanitation at scale can only be achieved and sustained through tapping into the potential of the local private sector. Based on market opportunities, Water For People supports private sector initiatives to develop, test and refine sanitation products and services (from idea testing to market testing to scale) with the goal to scale nationally. Within Everyone Forever districts, we work with local government and private sector partners to adapt and offer these contextualized solutions that allow households to invest in their chosen sanitation solutions.
We support government and private sector partners to foster a market of sanitation products and services across the entire sanitation value chain, including:
Market system analysis to develop an in-depth understanding of how all parts of the sanitation ecosystem interact with each other and identify the root causes of gaps in safe sanitation access. Before brainstorming solutions, we brainstorm the actual problems.
Mobilization and marketing efforts to increase demand for safe and affordable products and services.
Supply chain initiatives that build sustainable markets for safe and dignified toilets, affordable for people of all income levels. This work typically revolves around innovation in toilet design, decreasing production and distribution costs, and supporting growth of local businesses to reach customers in underserved markets with these products.
Finance initiatives to break down economic barriers to sanitation. For households, this includes the creation of sanitation-specific loans through microfinance institutions and the development of local government incentives that provide public sector funds to offset the cost of toilets for households. For sanitation businesses, this involves measures to increase their access to loans and public sector investment to start, grow, and expand their businesses to underserved areas.
Fecal sludge management initiatives to ensure that when toilet pits and septic tanks fill, the waste can be hygienically emptied and transported off-site to undergo treatment for safe disposal or, increasingly, reuse as fertilizer or energy sources for heating and cooking. These initiatives involve the growth and development of entrepreneurs for pit emptying in underserved areas, integration of technologies for pit emptying in areas that vacuum trucks cannot reach, design of centralized and decentralized waste treatment plants with sustainable management models, and the development of businesses to recycle treated fecal waste and repurpose it as fertilizer or fuel sources.
Across all activities, Water For People encourages, supports, and works with the government to regulate any health risks associated with sanitation products or services. With private sector partners, Water For People provides third-tier support; that is, at least two organizations are in the implementation process between Water For People and the household. For example, Water For People supports a pit-emptier association (first tier), which in turn supports pit-emptying businesses (second tier), which in turn provide services to the households.
Hygiene & behavior change
Hygiene & behavior change: We work with community groups, local leaders, schools, and health clinics to implement health and hygiene behavior change education and communication campaigns to promote safe water, hygienic toilets, and handwashing. We also work with these groups on the sustainability of hygiene practices in educational establishments. Water For People works with district education and health department staff to lead WASH efforts in health care facilities and handwashing with soap initiatives in schools. We support a variety of school WASH interventions, including school hygiene clubs, menstrual hygiene management supplies and training, hygiene corners and games, and parent groups. We work with district partners to develop social art initiatives for behavior change such as murals, street plays, film shows, multidisciplinary shows, storytelling, and community theater. We also identify and engage community leaders (such as village chiefs, religious leaders, and students) to influence behavior change. In some contexts, we also work with community groups such as Community Health Clubs to encourage uptake and dissemination of the best WASH practices within communities.
Community engagement and feedback mechanisms
Community engagement and feedback mechanisms: Water For People works with District WASH Offices to facilitate sensitization meetings with communities to overview the model, gather input, and identify Everyone Forever champions. Together with government partners, we engage with communities to encourage active voice and ownership of the program. Some teams have developed community scorecards and user feedback tools to enable community members to voice concerns. These platforms can be developed over time to provide early
warning of service failure and enhance service provider and authority accountability. Water For People teams conduct ongoing mapping and identification of stakeholders to address and respond to different challenges.
Co-finance
Co-finance: Commitment by government partners to long-term, joint funding throughout a program’s lifecycle is critical from the onset. This includes formal agreements between Water For People, the district government, and communities to co-invest funds for capital expenditure investment in infrastructure. Water For People’s percentage share varies from country to country based on need and context, but ideally is as low as possible and decreases over time. Typically, households pay for household water connections and sanitation facilities, and may also make in-kind contributions via construction materials and labor. Governments and communities then make arrangements to cover full lifecycle costs, including O&M, capital maintenance expenditure, and direct support (government appropriation of staff and costs to perform required functions). For example, users pay water tariffs (that cover the true cost of water service delivery, repairs, and a portion of eventual system replacement) and the service authority budgets for the gap in capital replacement and expansion costs.
Full lifecycle costing
Full lifecycle costing: Water For People developed a set of tools in Excel to calculate full lifecycle costs for high quality, sustainable water services. The costing tools are used together with the Asset Analysis, an inventory of water infrastructure assets and georeferenced location, age, and condition to plan, prioritize, and budget for future rehabilitation and replacement.
A tool called AtWhatCost helps define or adjust the tariff by calculating the costs to operate, maintain, and eventually replace or expand a water system. Tariffs are often approved at community meetings and through council resolutions passed by politicians, and this tool provides a realistic basis for these conversations. Water For People also promotes the installation of micro-meters to promote pay-per-use and adequate tariff collection.
The Direct Support Costs tool helps budget for district technical personnel and the time required for these personnel to provide technical assistance to communities. The Historical Investment tool, District Financial Sustainability Scorecard, and any other district-specific costing tools help district governments plan and budget for all costs necessary to maintain an adequate service delivery environment.
Although these tools are currently focused on water services, we are working to adapt them to sanitation services, particularly for fecal sludge and wastewater treatment plants. We also help develop business plans for private service providers, supporting them to understand how best to improve their operational and financial efficiency and overcome constraints to growth.
Water Resources Management: Water For People works with district governments to improve the quality and quantity of drinking water through source protection, treatment, and demand control, along with establishment of monitoring and planning tools that allow WRM priorities to be incorporated in WASH decision-making. Key WRM planning tools that are implemented in Everyone Forever districts include WRM inventories, flow monitoring systems, water quality testing, hydrologic and hydrogeologic studies, and district WRM plans that identify key priorities and conservations measures. Planning is aligned to broader catchment management activities happening in the region that often extend beyond a specific Everyone Forever district boundary. In addition to protecting drinking water sources upstream, WRM planning also requires attention on downstream impacts from insufficient sanitation services that contaminate shallow groundwater and surface water due to poor pit design, untreated wastewater, and illegal dumping. Depending on the district’s context, priorities may include source catchment demarcation, reforestation, erosion control, wetland rehabilitation, groundwater recharge, development of water safety plans, establishment of district-level water quality labs, promotion of affordable water quality testing and treatment, wastewater treatment improvements, increased consideration of climate risks in water and sanitation infrastructure design, engaging in the implementation of broader catchment management plans, and water metering.
Annual district-wide monitoring
Annual district-wide monitoring: Water For People works with district partners to collect a consistent set of district-wide data annually. These data go beyond evaluating infrastructure functionality to assessing levels of service, the capacity of institutions, and service sustainability. Water For People is tool-agnostic, promotes government-led monitoring, and advocates for the development of a national WASH Management Information System to promote transparency and accountability nationwide. We work with district, regional, and national governments to support existing monitoring systems and timelines, identify opportunities for new systems or metrics, and build capacity for governments to lead all monitoring efforts for WASH level of service and sustainability. While utilization of government-led monitoring systems is the goal, the reality is that these systems do not yet exist in many of the countries where we work, so we partner with district governments to monitor according to our Monitoring Framework.
For service level monitoring, we use a mobile data collection platform to conduct surveys and measure levels of service at community (water point), public institution, and household levels, as well as progress toward our Everyone milestones for water. Enumerators are selected, hired, and trained by government partners with Water For People’s support to collect survey data. We also support the development of systems to organize, clean, and use the data for various analyses. Household and community level data are aggregated and consolidated to review progress at district level. This collection and analysis of level of service data is needed for routine data-based decision making and prioritization of investments.
To monitor sustainability, our Sustainable Services Checklist measures progress toward our Forever milestone for water, including eight indicators within three categories: service authority structure, finance, and management; service provider structure, finance, and O&M; and WRM. The Sustainability Services Checklist is completed annually with data from two different sources: service provider surveys and interviews with district partners to inform service authority and WRM indicators. These eight indicators measure across the system-strengthening building blocks, with indicators seeking to measure, at times, more than just one building block. Water For People is also promoting a building block analysis to assess the strength of the WASH sector or system at the national level. In this way, the Sustainability Services Checklist and building block analysis can be used as an advocacy tool and an embedded monitoring tool.
We also monitor indicators and progress toward Everyone and Forever milestones for sanitation. Reaching and celebrating the Everyone and Forever milestones for water and sanitation becomes a tipping point for a given district, spurring increased motivation and investment from district, state, and national governments.
Reflection & adaptive management
Reflection & adaptive management: Following the annual monitoring process, data is disseminated at various levels for decision making and action planning. Water For People works with government partners to hold annual Reflection Sessions in all Country Programs, with participation from various government, community, public institution, and private sector partners. The purpose is to engage these stakeholders to review monitoring data, gauge progress toward goals in district WASH plans, identify successes and barriers, assess our collective impact, note lessons learned, set future priorities and work plans with service authorities, and improve our plan to reach effective and sustainable service delivery, including planning for Water For People’s exit. These sessions double as capacity-building exercises, helping districts and service authorities prepare to eventually take over monitoring.
Water For People also promotes learning forums and exchange visits with stakeholders at district, regional, and national levels.
District WASH planning
District WASH planning: Water For People works with the local government service authority to develop a District WASH Plan that ideally includes district-level targets, financial and operational plans to help determine the cost of reaching Everyone in a district by a target date, budget allocations required to maintain a District WASH Office and dedicated staff and manage the service delivery environment, water resources mapping and management plans, opportunities for using business approaches to improve sanitation services, and District Investment Plans for covering full lifecycle costs of sustaining water and sanitation systems. Districts often start with plans focused on designs and capital expense to reach full coverage and evolve over time to more holistic plans that consider full lifecycle costing and the other system-strengthening building blocks.
This plan allows for resource mobilization to implement elements of the plan annually and helps balance service delivery with strengthening service provider and authority capacity.
WASH policy influence
WASH policy influence: Water For People works with the local government service authority to develop a District WASH Plan that ideally includes district-level targets, financial and operational plans to help determine the cost of reaching Everyone in a district by a target date, budget allocations required to maintain a District WASH Office and dedicated staff and manage the service delivery environment, water resources mapping and management plans, opportunities for using business approaches to improve sanitation services, and District Investment Plans for covering full lifecycle costs of sustaining water and sanitation systems. Districts often start with plans focused on designs and capital expense to reach full coverage and evolve over time to more holistic plans that consider full lifecycle costing and the other system-strengthening building blocks. This plan allows for resource mobilization to implement elements of the plan annually and helps balance service delivery with strengthening service provider and authority capacity.
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Covid-19 complicates college application process
Graphic courtesy of Emily Mulderig
Becca Green
Some students spend years doing extracurriculars, taking tests, and studying so that they can go to the college of their choice. Applying to college is no easy task and it has become even more complicated since the arrival of COVID-19.
In the past, most universities have required standardized tests such as the ACT and SAT for a chance at admission, however this year is different. Due to the pandemic it has been difficult or almost impossible for students to be able to take the tests, which has led to many universities becoming test-optional.
With COVID-19, travel is challenging. Additionally, many colleges have also stopped campus tours, so many students are unable to have the college tour experience. With hardly any in person classes, high school students can’t see universities in action. Instead they find an empty school—with no students or no activities on campus, solely online. To fix this, some universities have created online tours and events. The tours offer a 360 virtual tour where people can “walk” around the campus, and the events allow prospective students to talk to admissions officers, students, and more.
Senior Roberto Reinoso was fortunately able to tour some universities such as UPenn and UVA during his junior year. “I got lucky with the test scores because Wilson offered an SAT the week before school shut down and I took it and got a score I was happy with and ended up sending it to all my schools.” He said.
When it comes to extracurriculars, he knows that college admissions offices are always looking for people with lots of activities. Reinoso was on the Wilson soccer team that has now been delayed till spring 2021. He takes guitar classes outside of school which was moved online along with the business he started with his friend.
Reinoso explains that he has found some silver linings in applying to college during COVID, unlike many of his peers. “I personally haven’t faced many struggles in applying in large part because I started so early and I worked with a private counselor,” he said, adding that, “I’d even go so far to say because of COVID it’s been less stressful.”
“With everything online, I have way more free time. I don’t have to consider getting to and from school and I can instead spend that time doing things I want to do or need to do,” Reinoso said.
CJ Bertsch is a Wilson senior on the varsity crew team, which comes with lots of responsibility and many practices. Bertsch said that with less rowing practices due to COVID, she’s had more time to focus on her applications.
Bertsch visited some schools prior to the pandemic while on past vacations with her family. However she was supposed to take a road trip to visit several universities, mostly on the West Coast, and two on the East Coast, but unfortunately it was since cancelled due to the pandemic.
“Since all the campuses are shut down, it’s hard to see the school, there are no tours being held,” she explained. “I’m trying to find people who go to the schools, so they can walk around with me.” Bertsch has also been using various online resources that provide 360 views of campuses and Q&A sessions with students.
Bertsch still plans to visit some schools, but will be sure to adhere to social distancing precautions.
Before the pandemic, Bertsch had signed up to take the SAT and ACT in late March and during the summer. “I do not like standardized testing, [and] even before the pandemic I was looking at test-optional schools.” She also stated that she was going to take the tests anyway, even though she believes she can prove herself other ways such as her writing and extracurriculars. However, once they were cancelled she decided to no longer pursue testing.
Despite the challenges, Bertsch revealed that hanging out with friends has helped, and that they’ll edit each other’s essays. “It’s nice to be able to go to friends that are in the exact same position as you,” Bertsch said.
While the global pandemic has been exhausting, Bertsch still believes there is a positive side. With more time on her hands she has been able to research more schools and without having to balance an overwhelming amount of school and training, she has been able to take more time to apply.
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Wilson Quiz Bowl outscores their opponents to move onto the playoffs in 2021
The best DC hiking trails for exercising during quarantine
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Wilson community brainstorms ideas for name change
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Phone banking and polling stations: students get involved in the election
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Skyline Education Foundation
Melbourne | 2019
Key Achievements
Nominated for an Excellence in Social Impact Measurement Award – 2019 Social Impact Measurement Network Australia (SIMNA) Awards
Impact measurement and management | Evaluation | Facilitation | Social Return on Investment (SROI) | Program logics
Skyline supports gifted and talented year 11 and 12 students from disadvantaged backgrounds to reach their full potential. Skyline supports them in profound ways by enabling them to strengthen their identity and confidence and by providing opportunities to create lasting friendships and networks, ultimately helping them complete school and expand their post-school options.
“...we felt guilty we may not have been able to help him achieve his dreams” – Skyline parent
Project findings
To understand the impact of their work, Skyline commissioned us to conduct a Social Return on Investment (SROI) evaluation, which examined the value created from activity undertaken in a typical 2-year period using data from 2017 and 2018. The evaluation found that for every dollar invested in the program, between $9.45 and $13.32 of social and economic value was created. While the program’s application criteria includes demonstrating financial disadvantage, the evaluation also found that the majority of Skyline students experience at least one additional form of disadvantage, with some experiencing up to four. Examples of circumstances reported by students included holding a part-time job, living in a single-parent household, or having a family member with a disability.
“We are able to spend more quality time as a family and able to do some fun things together like go out for tea or go to the movies without worrying that we didn't have the extra money for it” - Skyline parent
In addition to supporting students and their families experiencing hardship, Skyline provides support during one of the critical transition points in education, that is, when students in secondary school are preparing for senior secondary, further education, training or employment. Ultimately, Skyline creates considerable social and economic return as a result of their wrap-around care approach, which provides students the ability to strengthen their self-identity, build confidence, and experience the support of a stable network.
Given students were highly surveyed prior to commencing this SROI project, we used a combination of Skyline data collected from school staff and Skyline parents (proxies for the student) to inform the SROI model. Thus, stakeholder engagement involved parent interviews and a parent survey, and questions answered by companion teachers. An exploration of the value and relative value of the outcomes was explored with students in a validation workshop, which included using a stated preference technique to value outcomes.
My thanks to you for a great presentation last evening, we are so impressed by the rigour of your work and your high level of professionalism. The report is immensely valuable and will be a critical tool for us as we embark on our growth journey. It has been really lovely working with you… Thank you for all you have done to support us to realise the potential of our Skyline students.
Jane Sydenham-Clarke, Chief Executive Officer, Skyline Education Foundation Australia
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Domestic Violence and Abuse - Leaflet
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Family sessions, working with parents/carers and young people to identify what is impacting on their wellbeing and how to improve it. Young people are signposted through the CAMHS Access Service. Young people who are 5 - 18 years old.
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Duh, treason amnesty, stupid…
December 5, 2016 December 6, 2016 Posted in Days of our Lives, Endless repeats, FUNNY (Weird), Identity Swaps, Treason, Weird [Funny]
Trump: I wouldn’t
Have To Tweet So Much If
Media Wasn’t Biased
President-elect hits back at detractors who complain he uses Twitter too much
Steve Watson
Prison Planet.com
President-elect Donald Trump hit back at “journalists” who have repeatedly complained he uses Twitter too much… by tweeting that he wouldn’t have to do so if they did their jobs properly. In a perfect trolling of the trolls Trump tweeted…
“If the press would cover me accurately & honorably, I would have far less reason to “tweet.” Sadly, I don’t know if that will ever happen!” […]
This article was posted: Monday, December 5, 2016 at 12:11 pm
Et.Tu.Britass • an hour ago
Sometimes words are not enough, even if you use the full 180 Twitter Chars…
Thought_Crimes (To) Et.Tu.Britass • an hour ago
You can compose your full message as a text file and them convert it to an image file and then tweet that. A full letter size page can be read that way as an image.
Et.Tu.Britass (To) Thought_Crimes • an hour ago
Et.Tu. Tedious (To) Et.Tu.Britass • 21 minutes ago
Even if words WERE enough, you’d still post a dozen tedious images.
Et.Tu.Britass (To) Et.Tu. Tedious • in a few seconds 😉
Cavallo • an hour ago
He needs to give the alternative media a front row seat in the press room.
Breitbart, Mat Drudge, etc etc…
Can you imagine the diarrhea of indignant outrage from “traditional” press?
Et.Tu.Britass (To) Cavallo • 6 minutes ago
I-can “Imagine” a 100% treason-amnesty simply in exchange for telling 100% of the truth over conspiracies of state treason going back 60 years or more to cover ‘ANY’ of the Masonic participants who are still alive, and thus may be able to share with the rest of the human race exactly ‘WHAT’ really happened in America from before the time of the manic magic bullet moment, things that have negatively affected the whole of the wider world, not just America, merely so the average working “Stiff” and “Stiff-ess” (Snigger) can begin to grasp the political dynamics of complicated political and socio-political train wrecks in a practical way, a “PRACTICAL WAY’, so that the tailspin of truth and integrity which currently acts as if truth is…
‘AN ENEMY OF THE STATE’…
can be turned around, and thus all people can participate in a perhaps vain although nonetheless urgent restoration of the things that matter…
Again, why would you do this? ~ To save billions of innocent lives, idiots, even if you fail, even if can’t save their lives in the long run, you may at least find you delay the day of their murder’s and for some, delay the day you become…
collectively guilty of the greatest mass murder in modern history…
truth (To) Et.Tu.Britass • an hour ago
“Treason Amnesty”?
wtf? I guess we will see if your vision is correct but so far if I’m not mistaken you have an abysmal track record for making predictions there in Australia
Et.Tu.Britass (To) truth • a few seconds ago
It’s not a prediction, it’s a prescription, the patient needs that to get better, to get over their delusional fantasies that Cessna Pilots can fly real world commercial aircraft without any time in the simulators let alone any real time in the co-pilot’s seat like one of your Air Force hot shot’s stated he’d need, at least “40-Hours” according to one of them to acclimatize himself to the aircraft, not to mention the absolute absurdity of 3 jets knocking down one skyscraper (100,000 kilos verses 500,000 tones) let alone 2 jets knocking down three skyscrapers ~ Nope, rather than me predicting that America’s patriot’s will or even ‘COULD‘ organize themselves enough to do that one practical prescriptive move, I’m doing the opposite, I’m predicting that they haven’t got the balls or the brains to do so, and America’s next false flag, it’s next big one, could and likely will be used to kick off a train of events that leads to ‘WW3’ causing the deaths of 160 million Americans as well as (Sadly) as many as…
1\3 of the planet’s innocent’s…
Wing-nut. (To) Et.Tu.Britass • 13 minutes ago
Thanks for reminding me that my jewels are lacking…
Do have guns-n-ammo tho.
Et.Tu.Britass (To) Wing-nut. • 22 minutes ago
It’s a metaphor, Musso was “Sans-testicles” but even so, a bigger dick and a bigger set of ethereal balls you’d be hard pressed to find, and really, save your guns and ammo for yourselves once robotic soldiers and Ebola get released, you’ll need them…
“THE LIVING WILL ENVY THE DEAD” ~ Great plan Zion…
They do rituals to psychologically/spiritually castrate themselves.
I know you know. 🙂
Et.Tu.Britass (To) Wing-nut. • 6 minutes ago
Nah, truth is Adolf Hitler had his nuts cut off cause he was disobedient…
too headstrong so he gelded him, one story was he saved him from the Zionist elite’s killing him for his contempt for authority, another story had it just to assert himself after the disobedience, who’d know, only them, here’s a photo of him just after Skorzeny (Also pictured) told him what they were going to do to him upon landing, kind of sad, still, he survived rumors of his death as almost all high ranking fascist Zionist Freemasons from any side of ‘WW3’ did, so in one sense he did good…
tjl49 • an hour ago
Trump makes a good point…
the leftist press is heavily biased against him and journalism is dead.
Et.Tu.Britass (To) tjl49 • 44 minutes ago
I’m not going to believe in the gospel of Donald Trump until he’s arrested and illegally tried late at night, whipped beaten scourged and crucified, then raised to life on the 3rd day by an omnipotent omnipresent invisible guy 😉
faye dolan (To) Et.Tu.Britass • an hour ago
Trump is fantastic, but he’s not God nor wants to be.
He’s simply a guy who works for him.
Et.Tu.Britass (To) faye dolan • 13 minutes ago
If patriotism be the “Last refuge of the scoundrel” then I’d like to suggest that religion is (Often) the “Last refuge of the devil” once you factor in a little bit of practical pragmatic historical accuracy over the last 2000 years, hell, even the good Xtian burgers of Washington, the ones that start wars and like to mention “Faith in god” (sic) round about election time then let it go until the next election, they be examples…
‘Examples to the Flock’ one might sarcastically impute…
Both of these guys worked for him too, “Cousins“ so I’m led to believe, one took the left hand path and the other one took the right hand path, one was a wanker and the other a damn fine muso who, so it’s said, hated his cousin ~ But can a man love god and still hate his cousin I-hear you ask? ~ Sure can, hell, you can even jerk off with fug-ugly naked $20 prostitutes, and as long as you confess your sin before you die, the precious blood of Jesus will cleanse your soul, Ha-Ha-Ha Ha-Ha…
tjl49 (To) Et.Tu.Britass • 14 minutes ago
The inauguration will take place 20-Jan.
Soon after that we will find out if Trump is a man of action or only talk.
I think he will keep his promises and I would not bet against him.
DoubleVision (To) tjl49 • 6 minutes ago
He is not a King.
Between him and the fulfillment of tis promises is bureaucracy, big government + big business cronyism, a deep/shadow government, secret society cults, people who will do anything for personal short term gain or welfare, and a money-centric avarice that blinds common Americans from seeing the bigger picture of the future.
Et.Tu.Britass (To) DoubleVision • in a few seconds
Plus that other guy who looks like him could be a problem 😦
Of-course I’m cracking a joke, fact it’s true makes it funny 😦
truth (To) Et.Tu.Britass • 3 hours ago
What I think the God Who created this world would do is come here Himself and do all that already about 2000 years ago… but then finally in the future He will raise *all* the dead to life which no imposter would ever be able to do.
Et.Tu.Britass (To) truth • 26 minutes ago
Sure, he’s probably working on it right as I’m writing this ~ Pretty soon it’ll be a matter of “ALLA-KHAZZAM’ (Pun intended) as the Abrahamic deity of all 3 Judeo-Xtian faiths returns with 10,000 x 10,000 angelic ‘TSA x DHS’ officers who’ll sort the illegal immigrants from the lawful law abiding citizen’s of heaven, you know, unbelievers, Buddhists and other kinds of heathen, then he sends them all back to Mexico…
“TRUMP TRUMP TRUMP TRUMP TRUMP TRUMP AND GOD”…
(What a team, what could go wrong with that ~ Gee, I’m excited)…
truth (To) Et.Tu.Britass • 26 minutes ago
are you envisioning some sort of theocracy?
a return to more constitutional law would be fine
Like, you know, ‘AFTER‘ you repeal the Pansy Riot Act you mean? 😉
DoubleVision (To) truth • 3 hours ago
Faith and God are mysteries. We can acknowledge either but can we fully grasp & presume to understand them to the point that we can speak for them?
Et.Tu.Britass (To) DoubleVision • 29 minutes ago
Seems like some people actually ‘BELIEVE’ they know what happened to the Twin Towers and Building 7 as well as seem to ‘BELIEVE’ they know what happened to the middle of Building 6 and, seriously, belief can be inferred to mean you ‘BELIEVE’ something you know to be true is indeed true, or, you accept something is true because you ‘BELIEVE’ it is so and your belief overrides all other perspectives, such as facts proof truth or even (Heaven forbid) valid viable evidence to the contrary…
Wonder how many followers of Islam ‘BELIEVE‘ that Allah did it? 😉
DoubleVision (To) Et.Tu.Britass • 32 minutes ago
Let’s say it did make you a believer.
It would be a total waste after the fact.
Et.Tu.Britass (To) DoubleVision • a few seconds ago
Nah, I’d ask Trump to get the invisible guy to resurrect my step dad’s mother, “Granny“ we called her, 5 foot nothing and pure dynamite, yeah, that’s one of the things I’d ask for ‘DV’…
Even my ‘WW2 Vet‘ step-dad was scared of granny, for real…
The world could do with a few more women like she was…
Et.Tu.Britass (To) Et.Tu.Britass • a few seconds ago
We’ve still got some very real problems…
Real problems need real solutions…
You’ve committed serious crime America…
The boy above was executed 14 feet from me 6 weeks after his abduction, I’ve identified one of the killers, I-can identify the other killer too ~ It’s obvious the other crime here is the coroner ignoring I’d stated I-was a witness to it, is there any sound reason to reject my evidence before even hearing it just because the corrupt parts of the political machine protecting the criminal elite running the pedo snuff movie stuff claim I’m crazy? ~ Even if it turned out…
“Bat shit was me and me was bat shit” if you get my drift…
isn’t a coroner meant to hear the full evidence, in the court so others can also form their opinion and make a sound judgment that the witness is a fruit loop only after hearing it? ~ To reject it out of hand without first hearing it in full detail sounds pretty fcuking corrupt don’t you think?
‘CORRUPT WORLD MASONIC PIGS’…
Don’t forget the family I’d seen Jaiden Leske with two or three times in the 6 weeks after his abduction before his death had a little boy of the same age that looked a lot like him, and yes, I’m able to help the ‘AFP’ or Victorian Homicide Squad’s identify them to find their names once (If) they’re allowed to do so, both little boy’s were missing after Jaiden’s murder, so really, better get up to speed on the ‘BS’ you fcuk-holes…
The black words are what I-personally saw or learnt…
The grey words, what Zionist Masons had told me…
And if that creep above wasn’t my brother like America’s Zionist Mason’s in ‘CIA’ said to me back when those photos were taken in their brothel? ~ Then that’s all the more reason for China to exact justice on his bosses in their world wide American Govt run Jewish kabala fcuk circle, in due time, when it’s right for you, exact justice on his ‘HANDLERS’ as the term goes as well for the evil things they did to some unique Chinese girls, both in this world and in one you’d call a hereafter too, hard core ancestor style…
Anyway, an overview of a story of two (Supposed) brothers, twins, separated at birth by Bavarian Illuminati Masons on the same day our mother was (So I’d been told) ritually murdered in that disgusting Jewish kabala ritual human sacrifice of theirs, the same type of evil shit they do at their Bohemian Grove sanctuary, while America…
“Greatest nation in the world“ according to them…
turns an artful blind eye to the serial ritual murders their perverted form of “Occult” pursues in it’s warped quest to gain some type of other worldly power over their fellow human, some might call it witchcraft, others, Luciferin Satanism, but they do it in the name of Jehovah, just like wise old King Solomon when he was sacrificing children on the altar to Molech he built in Hinnom Valley, Solomon being…
someone these Masons venerate…
in both their lodges and in the Christian churches…
This isn’t an overly long section, and not one that draws many conclusions, merely restates some facts ~ I’d been told “Bryan” the boy in the photo was my twin, separated at birth, being raped prostituted tortured and terrorized by the same ‘CIA’ as myself, as you can see from his photo (And mine to a lessor degree shortly after I’d been raped) the terror the US Govt was committing on him was extreme, tho I’d really only been told of it second hand as a form of emotional blackmail at the same time as regularly being raped tortured and terrorized ~ I’d been in my teens before myself and Bryan first talked face to face, both of us adopted into different families, me into the most wonderful family a boy could hope for, him, not so much…
I’ve repetitively shared my story below, that of seeing 10 y\o “Monika Cross” shot dead by America’s future 41st president in 1964 while he was working for ‘CIA’ as a form of “Proof of threat” followed thru with threats to my adopted family if I’d refused to mindlessly obey and just allow myself to be a pawn, serially prostituted tortured brainwashed and otherwise abused by the said…
“Greatest nation in the world”…
For the record only I’d also witnessed the Beaumont murders firsthand involving Anna Beaumont being raped by one of German born 41’s brothers who also used the “GHWB” name and persona while working off books for ‘CIA’ and that also included both seeing and hearing the screams of Jane Beaumont as a Musso lookalike screwed her with a penis expender spiked with razor sharp spikes, the blood literally gushing from her after he withdrew after around 2 or 3 minutes, immediately after the Musso lookalike taking the gun of 41’s brother, a little silver .22 automatic, and shooting all three Beaumont children in the back of the head including the sleeping 4 y\o James who, that day, suffered no harm I’d be able to give witness to…
apart from the aforesaid bullet to the back of his 4 y\o head…
It was often rumored that ‘CIA’ had used Bryan many times over since the 1970’s to commit various crimes including rape and murder in their attempt to politically box me in, he did indeed look a little like me ~ Last time I’d seen him face to face was around 3 or 4 months back, I’d merely nodded, he’s raped or killed too many women I’d cared about or who loved me for me to be able to tolerate him at all, he did these things on command of America’s ‘CIA’ and that’s “The greatest nation in the world” that I’ve known and despised since my very early childhood…
Truly, may you all rot in eternal hell down the event horizon, literally, and if your children grow up to be like you then damn them, if you don’t stop lying and repent then that’s exactly what you’ll wind up doing, you will damn most of them too…
Don’t know what Bryan saw, but in addition to the above I’d seen the Musso lookalike kill and then eviscerate 2 kids my own age in 1963 before decapitating one of them, future ‘AFP’ Assistant Commissioner Colin Winchester in the house for their deaths and (Literally) throwing the two corpses a good 6 feet next to me with a threat…
I’d also seen operatives of ‘CIA’ butcher 9 Aboriginal babies, they tortured them to death by knives, the killers being Don Rumsfeld (Who was screwing Monika Cross) and Dick Cheney and also your fake Kerry too, all of this between 1964 and 1967…
In addition to that 41 and his brother (The Scherff’s) also tortured 5 older children to death in front of me, the last one lasting a good 25 minutes ~ You lie about everything America and no doubt you’ve lied about all of this ~ You’re an evil nation, and maybe the greatest evil nation in the world…
“Go and get well and truly eternally fcuked America”…
“Greatest nation in the world” my underage ass…
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My first contact with honest and dishonest police?
(Don’t you dare give-up yet…)
Upon reflection, there was an earlier contact with police at around age 3 years prior to those in the last blog that are kind of funny, kind of poignant once you factor in me seeing future ‘AFP’ Assistant Commissioner Colin Winchester throw the corpses of two mutilated children down next to me a few years later, it’s an insightful perspective on how coppers were supposed to be, in my case especially where your dad is a heavy hitter among the heavy hitters as he often was…
Here’s the (True) story ~ I’d awoken late one morning and, rather than my (Step) mom saying goodbye to me like she was normally wont to do, for whatever reason off she went to work leaving me in the care of my sister ~ Even at age 3 it was easy giving ‘HER’ the slip, then I’d grabbed my tricycle and off I-went down the street aimed no where in particular to find her which is kind of funny and silly unless you’re a 3 y\o at which age it made perfect sense to me…
Before going too far I’d gotten tired and saw a police telephone on a pole like they used to have back then, and remembered mom telling a brother or sister that “If ever they were in trouble they should use one to contact the police” ~ Well I-wasn’t in any trouble but I-did have a problem, I-was on an adventure, one where the goal was to find my mother but I’d had no idea where to look ~ Pushing the trike up to the pole I’d climbed on the seat then stood (Three years old) and started dialing numbers ~ It must have been an exchange where the first three or four numbers got thru because, someone answered ~ The first one, a man I-think, must have thought I-was only a crank call when I’d said “HAVE YOU SEEN MY MOMMY” (Really) while another, a lady, just hung up after saying something about children playing games, a third, another lady, sounded quite caring and concerned, taking the time to ask me “WHO MY MOMMY WAS” and my answer still amuses me to this day in the way it highlights the ego-sense and ego-attachment of children to their mothers…
“You know” I’d replied, ‘MY‘ mommy…
Anyway, the lady said she couldn’t help if I-didn’t tell her exactly ‘WHO’ my mommy was and I’d thought she was just being mean or something, in a way it seemed to me in that smallish mining town (30,000) that everyone would know my mommy and anyone who said they didn’t was either lying or unimportant to my quest, either way, so I’d just hung up and started dialing again ~ Not long after this gruff voice behind me said “WHAT ARE YOU DOING” so loud I-nearly fell off the trike seat where I’d been standing to reach the phone ~ It was the cops…
(Heh Heh Heh)…
He was pretty mean to me but, bearing in mind my youth and the overall seriousness of any likely charges and time I’d face in jail he was a whole lot nicer after I’d started crying and then stubbornly said “Where’s my mommy” to him, pretty defiantly in a way once he stopped trying to be mean ~ He carried me in his arms down towards the station where another cop said “That’s Clem Wilsmore’s boy, I’ve seen him at church with his mother” and then he told the first cop where she worked, adding that they should not bother my (Step) father at his work at the mine ~ Anyway, short story long, he took me to where Mom was a cleaner during the day in an appliance store, he told me off once more for wasting his time and abusing police resource (But nicely) and then told my Mom I-should be soundly punished, which of course she said she’d do, then as soon as he was gone she damn near squashed me with hugs, all thought of punishment gone, my step parents were pretty cool for an old soldier and a mining town whore… ~ Unlike Colin Stanley Winchester and so many other corrupt coppers since him, that mining town copper did his job, and his number one job was to…
and that’s ‘ESPECIALLY THE CHILDREN”’…
Then came one in 1961, he was a nice man, he cared for my step-mom after our car was deliberately rammed, protected me from the man who hurt her after I’d begun beating on his legs for hurting her ~ Next contact, a nice man, cared for me in that he told mom off with venom for having me on the back of her scooter without a helmet, my fourth contact with police age 6 years? ~ Future assistant commissioner for the Australian Federal Police Colin Stanley Winchester throwing two eviscerated corpses my own age down next to me, one having also been decapitated, both in front of me in real time by a ‘CIA’ operative called “Little Hans” by those who knew of him, Winchester making an implied threat that I’d end up like them if there was any trouble from me…
So, you don’t “Believe me“ (sic) without even knowing the facts still?
Considering I’m 16+ years post-illegal surgical lobotomy, I’m doing pretty good…
And America wanted Victoria Police to serve a public transport fine warrant?
Big bloody crime that one, nothing more serious for them to be doing, right?
Australia has a pedophile dungeon network just like America has, fools…
I’d remind ‘Officer Plod‘ of the Victorian Homicide Squad and ‘Constable Dingle’ of the Australian Federal Police that not only was a signed lawfully sworn statutory declaration sent to the Victorian Coroner stating that I’d seen missing murdered boy Jaiden Leske two or three times up in the Australian Capital City of Canberra in the 6 weeks after he was abducted from the Victorian country town of Moe, the stat dec also stated I’d witnessed the boy’s murder at the hands of a ‘CIA’ operative known as “Erich Jennings” to most people who knew him and an old Australian born German Jew mystery woman who ‘COULD‘ be positively identified with a little bit of honest police work from either the Victorian or Australian Federal Police ~ The trouble with the concept of honest police work is it requires honest coppers with an honest command structure to exist, and neither can exist without honest community wide support, and not only has Australia become a land of cocksuckers faggots and hypocrite dogs, Victoria, along with much of the rest of the Australian states including Canberra have long been known to have no such honest police command structure and little if any true community spirit thanks to the results of moral decay from Masonic corruption ~ Not only did I-witness the boy’s murder at the hands of Erich and that old woman yet to be positively identified, I’d also sent the Victorian Coroner a sworn statutory declaration regarding what I’d witnessed, then even went as far as hand delivering a second statutory declaration on the same matter to the coroner’s office ~ No lawful response from the Victorian Homicide Squad ‘OR‘ the Victorian Coroner either ~ So there you have it, that fact that the Australian Prime Minister at the time, a corrupt weasel ‘FREEMASON‘ pedophile pig called John Howard turned up at the house the boy died in about an hour after the boy died means nothing in a corrupt country it seems ~ Jennings had stated off handedly that Howard had been rooting the boy and was expecting another root that night, but instead ‘CIA’ had set him up for blackmail ~ It’s not my place to draw conclusions, yet from all of that you can quite reasonably conclude that the corruption of Washington has poisoned the Australian moral culture, perhaps beyond repair…
Go fcuk yourself too Australia…
And sooo America, again…
And again and again and again…
Muslim’s didn’t pull the ‘911’ attacks, Mason’s did…
Your Masonic Zionist Govt thinks you’re never going to be able to put this post together in a politically viable sense because they’ve said it’s too long and contains too many different pieces of information, implying either that your intellects are weak, or else you are soldier boy (s) but here’s the perspective from my point of view, nothing is in this blog that wasn’t laid on me as a little boy being tortured, raped, brain washed, terrorized with live murders in front of me from age four years on, as well as then being threatened prostituted and intimidated with threats of death to my adopted family, meaning I’m expecting ‘YOU’ to show at least as much brains courage grit heart soul and spirit as I’d done myself from age 5 onwards…
and if you don’t?
Then, you’re chicken shit, meaning maybe instead of that 100% amnesty for treason your Govt needs so that you, America, can resurrect your truth and stop being a clear and present danger to the entire world, perhaps you’d better just get them to pass a new “Safety and Security of Chicken Shit” act thru congress in an emergency sitting prior to the election on Nov 8th…
Real-patriot speak…
Indeed, question everything I’ve said…
First time in history 4 Cessna Pilots managed to fly 4 commercial airliners in one day on the first try, it was the first time fire brought down three steel framed skyscrapers in one day, it was the first time an impact with a building or hitting the ground at extreme velocity caused two commercial airliners to completely disintegrate so badly they disappeared, and also the first time in history all of these events happened on the same day ~ Obviously once you think about it with a bit of humor September 11th 2001 was also the first time that the Saudi space program successfully launched 19 Saudis into space with 19 Saudi astronauts successfully orbiting Uranus you dumb mother fcuker’s America 😦
Now what was your treasonous Government’s story again America?
Here’s why killing them may be a last resort, pass the sentence, then offer a full 100% amnesty for treason and crimes they were blackmailed over, crimes up to and including murder and even child murder, simply in exchange for a full frank complete confession to a grand jury of their non-Masonic citizen peers…
Otherwise you’ll never hear truth in Washington ever again, ever…
And although I’ve said this before and people thought I’d been joking…
get this into your thick skulls, anyone turning down the amnesty, anyone refusing to testify, “Taking the 5th” you call it, who then gets found guilty of treason, or anyone who takes the amnesty but then gets caught out lying by the collective testimony of those who took the amnesty, give them a lawful firing squad comprising crippled army veterans before hanging those pieces of treasonous crap by the neck to a Merry Go Round with this music playing 24\7 till their corpses rot and drop off the ropes, then leave them there till judgment day…
“AND NO, THAT’S NO FCUKING JOKE”…
And the Muslims hate your freedoms?
That was “Two jets into 3 skyscrapers” was it?
Seriously America, how stupid are you ~ Below here is the dead-serious stuff, including statements about witnessing “Two of the men central to the ‘911’ Coup D’Etat torturing babies to death in a ‘CIA’ pedo snuff movie political blackmail brothel I’d grown up in”, I’ll repeat that just so you know it’s not some sort of typo, “I’d witnessed two of the men central to the ‘911’ Coup D’Etat torturing babies to death in a US Taxpayer funded ‘CIA’ pedo snuff movie political blackmail brothel I’d grown up in”…
Do you have some problem with discerning or divining the dictionary meanings of words Americans? ~ How Washington can pretend it doesn’t know which bits are humor and which bits are an accurate articulate retelling of the crimes against humanity they performed in children in Australia in the 1960’s 70’s 80’s and 90’s is one of those questions that only their psychiatrist could answer, perhaps when they’re doing group therapy over their Cessna Pilot delusions, once you understand and accept that those same two men mentioned below as baby torturers who were central to the ‘911’ attacks were two of the men who helped Adolf Eichmann stick a stolen US Air Force hydrogen bomb under congress while Israeli Masons pretended they had Eichmann on trial for his life in Israel ~ It’s called a conspiracy America…
but still, “NONE DARE CALL IT CONSPIRACY” after all these years…
You should all take this graphic below at face values fools…
Your Masons in congress have sold you out for 50+ years…
Your ‘CIA’ work for the Bavarian Illuminati Freemasons…
No matter what your Govt says, that’s him on ‘Television‘ 1997 to 2004…
And speaking of conspiratorial identity-swaps as this blog often does…
Beware America, not only are your treasonous Govt calling me a liar when the reality is I’m leaving a factual accurate account of some very deep dark and dirty ‘BLACK-OP’ realities I’d been subjected to since the age of 2 years in 1959, they’re also calling me ‘ILLOGICAL’ without ever once allowing me legal representation to hear answer and dispute or debate their assertions and allegations in real time…
I’ve been up front here in this blog and the ones before this one, for ten years slowly moving from both the (Lying) things they told me as a terrorized little boy with plenty of deliberately factual things to try to confuse me, onto the things given to me under full drug based “MK Ultra” hypnosis which always involved torture and sexual assault from age two and the drug based hypnosis shit along with full anal rape with drug based hypnotic conditioning along with the torture from age 4 years old in 1961, from that time just from 1961 thru to 1970 including 23 murders partially described below, again just in the 9 short years from 1961 thru to 1970 as well as easily a near equal number from 1970 thru to 1996 when young Jaiden Leske was killed in front of me and, at least according to meee I’m 100% logical in every possible way and 99.98% truthful in my recounting of these circumstances, a monumental task when you consider most normal people have found even experiencing one rape a hard thing to overcome, or witnessing one single murder a difficult thing to deal with, yet I’d been sexually assaulted raped tortured terrorized and prostituted by your ‘CIA’ right throughout my entire childhood and much of my adult life, keeping it real all the way through it all as an act of pure survival ~ You know your Govt, those same lying Masonic bastards who pulled ‘911’ and then stole the gold from Iraq while the sole occupying power are the biggest bunch of devious lying shitheads on the planet America…
If you believe a single god damn thing they tell you after they told you that 2 planes flown by failed Muslim Cessna Pilots supposedly bring down 3 skyscrapers in New York, turning two of them to dust in the process which something certainly did, well then ‘YOU‘ are crazier than they are ~ Something’s wrong America, something’s seriously wrong, I’m boringly logical, yet you’re evermore boringly stupid and illogical every day this continues ~ My recall of these things is accurate, my logic, cold and calculating, and if my sarcasm gets the better of me sometimes, well that’s just a normal human reaction to the physical pain from the tumors ‘CIA’ gave me on top of the 57 years of criminal abuse I’ve just undergone from the self-confessed “Greatest nation in the world” along with the grief of seeing so many people hit the wall just because they wanted to do right by me as I’d coldly stared you down while being…
cold hard-core, like my veteran step-dad taught me…
from early childhood I’d (Lawfully) fought back hard…
Your Govt placed me on their “Prescribed Persons“ list of the Patriot Act…
But your Govt committed crimes against humanity to me and in front of me…
And my response thus far? ~ Catch the dirty-rats out in their own trap…
To America’s so-called religious bible-belt people…
Your government has either officially or unofficially denied this, but I’ve been wrongly accused of shit since the 1970’s that I’ve never done, sometimes using a twin I’ve only ever met 5 or six times in my life, one separated at birth under Zion’s Nazi eugenics shit, and ever since John McCain, or “Mister Forrestal” as I’m prone to call him became Titular Head of the Bavarian Illuminati Freemasons around 2006 or 2007 after your German born 41st president stood down, you (America) have spent a small fortune accusing me of everything yet denying me any chance of reply or even knowing what your corrupt lying treasonous Govt has accused me off ~ Your German born 41st president himself assumed the role of Titular Illuminati Head in 1993 then, indeed, all of the way before and after your ‘911’ attacks he was running shit behind the scenes using the Masonic Lodge ~ Now ever since McCain took over America has spent over $3 Billion Dollars, that’s $3000,000,000 Dollars, on complicated Psy Ops and warping media including replaying repeating or just making news stories up outright out of the blue to try and make me, a lobotomized (Really) Australian man 16,373 miles away from Washington but judged as a threat to the safety and security of something, appear either crazy or just plain stupid ~ Funny thing about that lobotomy done a year or so before your ‘911’ attacks, done, as far as I’m concerned illegally in the private section of the Calvary Catholic hospital in the Australian Capital City of Canberra by an African American man without an anesthetic, presumably to cause as much pain fear and terror as possible, after being drugged and abducted from a car park by a high ranking Australian Federal Copper in uniform, was the biggest low act of the century coming as it was after already being raped or otherwise sexually abused, tortured terrorized and literally brainwashed using “MK Ultra” techniques by America’s most famous and most treasonous intelligence organization every year of my childhood from age two, the only year they didn’t torture me themselves they had a bloody Nazi, supposedly hanged in Israel in 1962, do it ~ That same year that America didn’t torture me which was 1970 their future German born 41st president raped me three times…
If that wasn’t bad enough, as well as deliberately destroying my relationships with my adopted family and killing 20 children, 15 by torture with 9 of them mere babes in arms in front of me by age 13 from 1963 to 1970 and then breaking my back and six ribs along with puncturing a lung and various other broken bones before blinding me in one eye and giving me three tumors and lobotomizing me as well as killing every last person I’d ever loved, America’s fcuking premier intelligence agency, same one as pulled the Cessna Pilot ‘757’ Coup D’Etat sham used a lookalike twin brother separated at birth to accuse me of god knows what without ever once allowing me to hear the accusations or allegations and reply in real time or at any other time either…
And me, I’ve spent a little over $3000 dollars along with the lives of those I’d loved to tell America, or more specifically America’s Masonic Zionist government, to “Go and get well and truly eternally fcuked” you fascist pigs ~ In other words, the budget America used to fcuk me over was around one million times bigger or larger than the one I’d used to tell them to ‘GO TO HELL’ in return…
Ever since ‘911’ America wants everyone to believe…
Specifically, they want you to believe their Muslim story…
But I’m not a particularly religious person myself, not really…
I’m not a believer in anyone’s fanciful deceptive myths or lies…
More a man who has moral values and spiritual principles…
And if you have no spiritual beliefs, that’s fine, sure…
Even if you have few moral principles, that’s cool…
But if you have neither, what’s your rationale?
The tech below is 100% certain to kill billions of people when it’s used…
America perfected this tech in the 80’s and used it on Chernobyl to slow the Russians down, and maybe someone used one on Fukishima, a smaller marine version might have even been what hit the Kursk ~ I’d heard about the intention to develop this type of weapon in the mid 70’s and heard Russia tested 20 foot 5 ton bunker buster types in the latter 1970’s, and Germany perfected a nifty 28 kilo version by the late 1980’s or mid 1990’s that can take down any aircraft the ex lone world superpower has, now England has them, and Russia, and France, and of course China has sought to protect themselves, even lessor powers like South Korea has them…
Don’t just believe what some fool politician tells you, you might wake up dead one day and find you served the very thing that just committed genocide on a few billion people and caused the death of a few billion others, with billions of recently deceased pissed off spirits hating on you in life ‘AND’ in death, seriously…
Illuminated Luciferin idiots literally work to bring Armageddon…
And they often claim they serve the righteous Jehovah-myth…
But they lied to you. they lied to you all, about everything…
You were lied to about almost everything…
Stretch your minds a little and broaden your horizons…
Our true origins are really 100’s of 1000’s of years old…
The Masks of Antiquity…
Various stories place “The Order of the Ages” at either 40,000, 400,000, or one million or more years ‘BC’ in one long line of crumbling civilizations ruled by something so damn smart that it caused the Great Flood by messing with the planetary harmonics in an attempt to build a worldwide power grid to capture free energy as well as stabilize the earth and\or it’s magnetic liquid iron core instead of going thru the regular Pole Shifts as it does every 3600 years, with, so it seems, a major one every 12,000 to 25,000 years when shit in the galaxy lines up with our solar stuff, a kind of clockwork grand mal catastrophe ~ Earth was once indeed a paradise of sorts like the bible myths imply, surrounded by a 1000 mile water vapor canopy which not only aided gigantism in most species to an atmospheric pressure estimated to be at least six times the present pressure meaning the biological processes were far more efficient with the chemical reactions needed for life much more easily able to interconnect and react with each other, it also quenched incoming high energy particles from old supernova elsewhere in the galaxy and universe that tear the ‘DNA’ of surface dwellers apart as well as flood them with high levels of ambient radiation and thus…
drastically shorten lifespans thru early aging…
Here’s some alternative views rather than their usual crap…
These are the true rulers of earth below hidden underground…
They are the species that directly preceded all of us humans…
Ah but it’s not that simple, they in turn rule for something else entirely…
If I’d state exactly what it was, you’d just call me nutzy-whacko…
Below are their various current “Sheriff’s” of Planet Earth for want of a better term below this, the many offices that world Freemasonry fronting for world Zionism, itself fronting for what’s hinted at directly above and, if you’ll just take an honest look at the last 200 years, making a complete cock-up of every single continent bar none ~ Despite pretenses they (Freemasonry) are nothing more than a criminal gang in reality, directly solely responsible for the enslavement and\or murders of over 200 million humans in the last 100 years, always claiming what they call “ANCIENT WISDOM” (They know better than you they say) any time the moral reality or logic behind either their real agenda or the methods they use to achieve it is called into doubt, said Ancient Wisdom consisting of a line of unjustifiable idiot errors which continue until some little naïve sweetheart of either sex decides that honesty trump’s duplicity and fights against the lies Zion causes you to live by, at which time Freemasonry puts it’s two cents in and claims that was their goal all along, to “Create the fcuk-up that fostered the solution”, or rather “ORDER OUT OF CHAOS” as the phrase goes, yet the reality is they very much fulfill what the Hebrew Christ said of them in Luke 11: 54; “You take the key to the House of Knowledge, you will not (Truly) enter in yourself, and you hinder those who seek to enter therein” ~ I’ve never been a big fan of the Jew thing after all I’d learned of the evil they do in this world for Zion and it’s rue masters, yet some of their dissenters like their crucified butchered and cannibalized Christ did occasionally have some accurate perspectives on overview situations…
This is one of their Masonic symbols below…
There’s a problem Houston, someone’s lying, large…
“Only liars need to lie, boy”…
(My mostly patient sad step-mother, Eleonore Seiglinde Hass)…
By the time I’d first met Adolph Eichmann, within 2 years after Israel faked his death in the early 60’s as a kind of plausibly deniable full stop to the rumors floating round American Intelligence Services about Cheney and Rumsfeld helping Eichmann place that stolen US Air Force hydrogen bomb under congress, three things had occurred that altered forever how I’d relate to the Masonic power structures of the world, the first was 2 young kiddies my own age eviscerated with one decapitated in front of me by an off books operative of ‘CIA’ in the company of a full time employee in circumstances that, I’d felt as a noble young 6 y\o, were designed to belittle me and intimidate me, and the second was the callous beating of my step mother, and the third was the cold blooded execution of young Catholic girl Monika Cross in front of me by the future German born 41st president of the United States ~ Carefully talking to my step mom shortly after that first thing with the two kids ritually disemboweled in front of me, I’d asked her questions about things but skirted the actual incident itself, fearing to tell her anything that would get her hurt, which it did anyway ~ We talked about the dictionary meaning of the word ‘JUSTICE’ and she expanded the first half of the word, basically, “Recompense of the Righteous” mostly…
So after this next time I’d spoken to your future 41st president, I’d said to him straight out “I-WANT JUSTICE GEORGE” in what I’d hoped was my most stubborn assertive tone, quite the little man, but his reply was dishonest, he said “Ah kid, you don’t even know what the word means” so I’d immediately fired back “YES I-DO, YOU GET MONEY AND YOU USE THE MONEY TO MAKE THEM NOT DO WHAT YOU DON’T WANT THEM TO ANYMORE” and the asshole just said, “Who told you that, kid?”
Unthinking, or rather already being a bit of a cold mind feeling slightly proud of myself, I’d replied…
“MY MOMMY TOLD ME”…
Not long after she was drugged unconscious using the same sort of “MK Ultra” hypnotic shit they were regularly using on me at that age, and had done since age two in 1959, then she was severely beaten with an iron bar, a large goose egg size blood blister appearing over her left eye, then placed unconscious in a faked car wreck after her old Skoda was pushed off a 20 foot cliff near a house she used to clean…
Those that did it had people near the car waiting for her to regain consciousness so that could lead her into the accident story, although any time she’d mention it she’d always scratch her head and say she had no memory of it happening ~ After that, 41 let it slip that “THEY’D HIT HER TOO HARD” and even tho only six I’d spat the dummy and literally declared war on the cocksuckers, literally, a wasted lifetime except for the fact that I’d turned out to be pretty damn good at it all things considered, always keeping to what I’d thought as an evolving 220 ‘IQ’ were a strict set of rules I’d never budge from, but then young Monika was executed in front of me and I=literally full on feral, went feral and Satanic and stayed that way for the next 15 years until age 22, but always careful to keep to a promise I’d made to my step mom at age 7 and a word of honor I’d given to my step dad around the age of 12 or 13 years of age…
‘NEVER BREAK THE LAW SEEKING REVENGE”…
although in all candor he muttered out of the side of his mouth after I’d given him my word, “Or at least don’t get caught” ~ He was an old ‘WW2’ soldier (A Sargent) and a realist, a one time 6 month Justice of the Peace in a mining town too…
Anyway, my point, America broke the law against me all my life, torturing me throughout my childhood and most of my adult life, so all I’m seeking a loan for lawyers to deal with the local stupid lawfully, or 5 grams of heroin to just walk away from these Looney Freemasons and their world deception gambit permanently with a rather large, Um, permanence with no way for them to then fcuk things up again with their malicious small minded conspiratorial bastardry, there’s no need for me to make trouble because I’d got my revenge on them in 2006 just as Titular Bavarian Illuminati head McCain took over from German born 41~ Truth in America has been in a tailspin ever since, yet that’s ‘NOT’ what my goal was precisely, I-was simply out to ruin their eternity if they ruined my life, so anyway, “I-STILL WANT JUSTICE GEORGE”, yet being a realist I’ll also settle for that 5 grams of heroin to euthanize, mostly because I’ve already gotten even and have almost zero interest in outcomes anymore…
I’d achieved my goals in this life a decade ago, anything more can literally be done in the hereafter thru the integrity of positions I’ve prepared, something I’ve spent every day on since 1964…
That’s a loan for lawyers + medical care, or 5 grams of heroin to euthanize…
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You were always lied to, always, about everything…
Coup D’Etat 1962, the stolen nuke under congress…
The years (s) that America was deceived…
1962, Cheney and Rumsfeld help the real Eichmann place a stolen US Air Force Hydrogen Bomb under congress using the Masonic tunnels there while everyone thought the cagey old Nazi general was on trial for his life in Israel, the US Air Force device was one the future German born 41st president had helped fellow Bavarian Illuminati Freemasons to steal in the late 1950’s using the identity of another son of Nazi spy Prescott Bush, a German born one like himself who flew fighter bombers for American in the Pacific during ‘WW2’ under the birth certificate of yet another of Prescott’s sons, the (Real) American born one, 1963, that wasn’t Kennedy in the limo, it was one of his Secret Service body doubles, they all have them, and of course it was no bolt action rifle fired from the book depository by the Communist Oswald, 1964, in a double cross designed to use the fog of war to cover the Kennedy thing and then provide abducted slave labor to build the main parts of America’s Dulles Oklahoma bunker system, to achieve this outcome America claims Vietnam, a nation that needed ‘CIA’ funded French Generals to train the North Vietnamese generals for the war against the world’s largest superpower, attacks an American ship in the Gulf of Tonkin with it’s suicidal world class navy, or so they claim, 1965, America fakes the death of Malcolm X via the death of a lookalike shot dead in the theatre, X then unwillingly providing Nazi Zionist medical pioneer Joseph Mengele, flash with unlimited Cold War money, the seed necessary to produce quite literally what became multiple copies of future Burmese born 44th president Barry Soitero, 1966, America begins it’s race to the moon in earnest in the Apollo, quite easily the most ridiculous scientific hoax in history, but Americans for the most part simply lap it up, 1967, a tragic fire aboard the USS Forrestal causes over 100 dead and missing after Captain McCain deliberately performs acts of critical criminal negligence as the cover story for the abduction and murder of three Kennedy activists by a rogue ‘CIA’ already totally out of control, the expected number of dead was said to have been acceptable and manageable as a cover story for the three abductions at around 20 to 30 human souls, 1968, The good ol’ (Masonic Zionist) boys in ‘CIA’ arrange to have feared African American civil rights political activist Martin Luther King shot dead by none other than Malcolm X, father of the future 44th presidents of the United States of political dystopia after ex Army Ranger Rumsfeld schools him in sniper skills, evidently the same year Rumsfeld dispatched Robert F Kennedy in confusion created by Sirhan Sirhan emptying his gun full of blanks, at least that was the story Rumsfeld gave me at the time, 1969, America claims it landed on the moon in what was basically a tin can with 1\2 inch thick walls, powered by some big magical (?) rockets when the real tech for anything viable since 1951 was and is Nazi anti grav, it was supposedly guided by less computer power than you have in the iPhone you may or may not be reading this blog with, 1970, the Kent State Massacre of four young students is committed by off books ‘CIA’ snipers like Don Rumsfeld after the National Guard was ordered to fire as the cover story, the deaths convince most young Americans to forget about their government’s central role in the South East Asian War slave trade, while the future 41st president completely takes over the identity of his American born brother, the real “George Herbert Walker Bush” erstwhile pictured as a Yale Baseball Player, 1971, Yada Yada, 1972, Yada Yada Yada, 1973, the US Federal Reserve borrows the gold that the secretly Zionist ‘SS’ of the Third Reich stole for them after the Fed financed them in 1933 for the real task those treasonous German Masons undertook, then used the junk bond money power they created with that to rape America over the next 43 years, while Cheney Rumsfeld and the guy pretending to be ‘GHW Bush’ form a consortium to illegally perform plutonium gas centrifuge contracts for the American Govt, 1974, Yada Yada, 1975, Yada Yada Yada, 1976, future 41st president, the German born spy “Scherff”, the same one who’d used another German brother’s US Air Force identity to steal a US Air Force Hydrogen Bomb in the late 50’s becomes ‘American Central Intelligence Agency Director’ as he sets about loosely serving the country of his birth (Germany) by finalizing the slow death of the American constitutional republic culminating with the coordinated treason of American Masons with his step son Dubya Bush as president on ‘‘911’, followed shortly with the passing of the Patriot Act, resulting in congress proroguing 2\3rds of the US Constitution, effectively ending the period of constitutional republicanism in America, 1977, Yada Yada Yada, 1978, Yada, 1979, Yada Yada, 1980, the German born spy most wrongly think of as “George Herbert Walker Bush” is elected Vice President of the most deluded self deceived nation on earth, 1981, Yada Yada, 1982, Yada Yada, 1983, Yada Yada Yada, 1984, America balls deep in Reaganomics asset stripping, or was Reaganomics asset stripping balls deep in them? 1985, Yada Yada, 1986, under the umbrella of Reagan’s Star Wars spend of the profits the Zionist US Fed banks made from Asset stripping Wall St using Nazi Gold, German born ‘Scherff’ conspires with Cheney’s illegitimate cousin Gorbachev to both wreck the Chernobyl reactor as well as illegally sell Germany the technology needed for the manufacture of the same kind of high discharge short cycle plutonium ion gas battery technology powering the kinetic energy weapons he (Scherff) used in the illegal attack on Russia, 1987, Yada Yada Yada Yada ten year flood of cocaine and conspiracy in both directions, 1988, the German born spy most immediately associate with the name “George Herbert Walker Bush” like Pavlov’s Dogs becomes the 41st president of the United States of Dystopia, 1989, saw more Yada Yada Yada for suckers, 1990, and then it was like Yada Yada Yada Yada Yada etc for the next ten plus years with Bernie Madoff bankrupting 2 million people’s retirements, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and then seriously, here’s where it gets pretty crazy, because the US Govt claims that due to a flaw in the laws of physics on Sept 11th 2001 a group of Muslim hijackers led by a man in an Afghan cave who trained his men to be Cessna pilots in Florida crashed two jets into 2 skyscrapers in New York resulting in 3 skyscrapers falling down that same day, two of them almost turning to powder as they did so, and then came another 15 years of Yada Yada Yada from 2002 and 2003 when America…
invaded Iraq and liberated it’s gold…
Then came enlightenment known only to those on the square and in the circle (Masonry) because it was ‘YADA‘ in the collective ass of humanity in 2004 and right thru 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015, and, some claim that we’re still getting ‘YADA‘ nowhere fast, it’s almost like as a species we’re lost in a tear somewhere within the space time continuum with illuminated Masonry, meaning, it may or may not even be life as we know it slowly approaching us from the stars, only to see we’re a planet inhabited by a mean spirited surface species that always elects the most ugly stupid arrogant evil people among us to misrule us in affairs of religion and mistreat us…
to the point of murder in matters of politics…
these clowns tortured me from age 2 years…
and I-want legal representation for their abuse of me…
yes, I’m yelling at you too, I’m yelling at you loud…
Wanna know who’s really running shit?
Below, me, you, the Masons, the Nazis, part of the real story…
Even if it’s already been partially covered in what’s already written underneath, I’ll eventually retell part of the ‘REAL’ story behind the real fascist Masonic Zionist Nazi story one more time, repeat the true facts behind who they really were and how they interacted with the world for the Swiss by placing dummy non-functional nukes in Moscow Berlin London New York and then Washington by the early 1960’s which is what the title and first graphic is about ~ It won’t be an easy read for stupid people as it’s bound to contain the equivalent of over 10,000 Twitter posts before you get halfway thru, too much for the average servile pawn to encompass with the feeble Orwellian intellectual skills passed off as learning in mind control schools…
The basic problem in this world is quite simple to state yet can take a lifetime to fully understand, it revolves around a cycle of denial where Masons both lie about the past five decades to protect themselves from accountability in the present, in the process destroying the truths of the decade ahead as they do so, said truths being the only things that could ever truly rescue us from…
the cycle of lying that so degrades our best intentions…
It was Freemasons who pulled the Sept 11 attacks…
There’s a rhyme and a reason to all of these comments…
It’s often an articulate overview of deep “Deepest Black“ black-op’s…
Sodomy and torture was all America ever-did to me in my “Young years“…
It was indeed terrorism by any stretch of the word, but rarely ever boring…
They (Zionist Masons) tested my ‘FAITH’ beyond what you may think you know, yet my faith was, just as both my wonderful step parent’s slyly taught me, always faith in myself in proportion to the truth that grew out of obeying their many precepts, a faith I’d later added to by, as best I’d been able to, obeying the Christ’s commands without worrying too much about whether an angry invisible omnipotent omnipresent Abrahamic Jewish ‘Blood god in the sky’ (Snicker) had resurrected his incomplete butchered cadaver into living flesh again, and I’ve still got that faith in myself too because I’ve kept to all of the right rules I’d set myself, thanks mom, thanks dad…
As for Zion’s Judeo-Xtian crap tho? Get lost…
In the late 1960’s and very early 1970’s after already enduring constant rape torture terror brain washing and prostitution from America, and after they just kept on hurting anyone I’d form loose emotional experiences with, although that’s not precisely the right terminology, I’d taken a good long hard serious look at what they’d done in America with the Kennedy lie, and the Apollo lie, and the Vietnam lie, and having already known about their (Zionist Mason’s) plans to use the near complete Twin Towers in a Coup D’Etat, which is if you’ll just tell the truth for once exactly what happened on ‘911’ when America’s Masons sent the Air Force off to Alaska and shut ‘NORAD’ down for 2 hours and then hit the switches on the string theory field resonance directed energy destruction of the towers as well as hit the switch on the explosives prewired into Building 7 which, as some or all of you would know was ‘CIA’ headquarters in New York, well, I’d decided back then, back in the late 1960’s as a pissed off adolescent with a bit of hair on my balls, to sell them (American Masonic Zionists) a lie that was sooo damn stupid that it would…
effectively undo them until the end of days…
‘THEY BOUGHT-IT‘…
So it was Cessna Pilots flying a ‘757’ then?
Understand, they were severely mistreating me…
Hurting everyone I’d cared about as well…
Sooo, I-seriously headfcuked them…
I-did-it deliberately… Fuck-em, fcuk you too…
For a little (True) background here…
I’d had the ear of part of the German Jew descent Masons known as ‘ILLUMINATI’ to some, men who ruled America as well as other countries, and told them (As Freemasons) that the Cessna Pilot gambit would work and (Eventually) work well to free them of their dependence on a pattern of circular lying to protect them previous lies they feared exposure over, lies they were always having to come up with to cover themselves from always lying to cover previous lying covering the things they’d done and then lied about going back five decades, said lies in the process effectively destroying all truth in the decade ahead, and said once they told the whole truth about it (The Cessna Pilot thing) openly, honestly, perhaps even humbly, even admitting they bought the wise words of a mildly Satanic non-Luciferin angry adolescent boy (Myself) because they were stupid enough to think I’d been well fooled by them, but what I’d not at the time made plain was that if they never quietly gave me true justice up front for “Crimes against humanity” they’d committed to me and in front of me, quietly that is, no public fanfare, just real justice and real reparation with no dirty tricks, then they’d never be able to tell the truth about anything in the first place…
because they were too well cursed…
Sounds convoluted and more than a bit crappy Huh? ~ Well yes, it does sound that way, but just remember who these people are, what they’d already done since ‘WW2’ as far as most people grasp the political realities, both to me and the wider world as a whole, then cut me a little slack too because they were torturing raping prostituting intimidating threatening and lying to me at the time, and I’d simply been intent on either getting real justice and thru that the resources for the safety of those I’d choose to love, or simply getting even, and getting even forever and ever at that, so ‘SO MOTE IT BE’ you heartless assholes, so mote it be (Snicker) and…
say ‘AMEN‘ to that brothers and sisters 😉
I’m mostly proud of my efforts…
SPEAKING OF YOUNG YEARS…
Again, the US Govt (Literally) tortured-me throughout my childhood…
Their American president and\or congress and media issue their denials about any crime the US did do or is doing, even to it’s own people, then sadly, most Americans have had their spirit broken to the point where they’ll respond like Pavlov’s patriotic dogs most days, losers ~ Their political machine issues plausible denials, it’s Masonic (Zionist) media machine kicks into reality perception control mode, then they (The public) go back to their doggie biscuits as they sniff each other’s ass’s and lick their own treasonous flea bitten butts…
And bite themselves on their patriot act…
But ignore the children’s screams…
IN THEIR CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY…
That’s a pretty-gory photograph, I’ll give you that, but it’s purpose isn’t to shock anyone, it’s to provoke you to really think about the reality and the humanity and inhumanity behind what’s at the start and end of this blog ~ As a 6 y\o in 1963 I’d seen US Govt employees literally eviscerate and decapitate two kids my own age in front of me ~ This was in concert with an Australian cop, only then a bigger evil described in brief terms underneath began ~ In 1967 I’d also seen one child’s torso, already stripped of meat, dissolving in a barrel of acid like half a side of lamb as I’d been held over the barrel by an off books American Govt employee, the very same man who’d 8 or so years later in another town (This one) put a bayonet thru Azaria Chamberlain’s chest in front of me while Rummy and ‘Scherff-41’ had been in the building…
Where’s your heart at America?
In your ass next to your Judeo Xtian god?
Along with your patriotism?
As has been clearly stated ‘MANY’ times on many different occasions in this blog thus far, the secretly Jewish German-born man pictured at the end of this blog in one of three pictures whom most of you will think of as George Herbert Walker Bush, a man who’s real name is “Scherff” who also happens to be 13th cousin of the Sax Coburg German descent queen of England, literally anally raped me three times in 1970 which was the first year since age two when the torture associated with their “MK Ultra“ brainwashing and torture first began didn’t happen at their hands, again ‘THAT SHIT BEGAN AT AGE TWO YEARS’ you assholes, that was the first year since 1959 that your high and mighty fascist kiddy fcuking child murdering ‘CIA’ didn’t torture me in real terms exactly as the dictionary defines the meaning of the word, instead that year they had one of their old ‘WW2’ generals do it, a man most thought Israel hung in 1962, the same man that treasonous Masons Cheney and Rumsfeld helped to place a stolen US Air Force hydrogen bomb under congress while Israel pretended to have the man in custody awaiting execution ~ You were nothing but a bunch of lying treasonous Looney bitter twisted warped power hungry Luciferin whores and assholes back then American Freemasons, and that’s…
all you are still to this very day…
Some more factual history…
In the capital city of South Australia, definitely a rat’s nest of Ratline nests if ever there was one, in between 1964 and 1967 I’d personally witnessed Don Rumsfeld torture 5 Aboriginal babes in arms you’d call them, to death, slowly cutting them up with knives, I’d also witnessed Dick Cheney torture another three to death in the same way, and America’s fake Kerry torture the final one, he(Kerry)kept the young thing screaming for a good 15 minutes as he ever so slowly peeled the left side of it’s face back with a large ‘Bowie‘ type knife…
Then your German born 41st president and his brother did five older Aboriginal children in front of me in the same way, the last one relentlessly screamed for a good 25 minutes… As it was they’d later found out the whole thing was filmed by their bosses, and look where Rumsfeld and Cheney wound up in the ‘911’ attacks if you’d just think about it some, after you factor in “41’s role in the Young Republicans” and his Reaganomics…
rape of American industry and finance…
and that’s all fact…
One more fact for those who didn’t know, with the literal Nazi Foo Fighter tech that America had in the 1970’s a trip from an American Air Force base, or rather, more likely the ‘AREA-51’ complex down to Pine Gap in Australia was a 2 hour trip from lift off to touch down, from Pine Gap down to an Australian Air Force base in Adelaide or Melbourne depending where they were headed travelling by US Air Force jet or by an Australian F111 or whatever jet would be another 3 hours maybe, meaning a round trip could be made in less than a day including 4 hours ‘KILL TIME’ on some poor adult or child in their dirty black op world, on top of that the use of lookalike doubles for an alibi was the way they rolled ~ They (Masons) are lying to you, about everything, just as they were on ‘911’ when they claimed that 2 x 757’s flown by failed Cessna Pilots brought down 3 skyscrapers ~ That 3 skyscrapers fell isn’t in dispute…
it’s what caused them to fall that’s bullshit…
They’re lying to you 24\7 now…
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
A story I’ve told elsewhere…
There’s a story I’ve told elsewhere about being strapped to a chair drugged shitless on their “MK Ultra” stuff by ‘CIA’ with my eyes pinned open with surgical equipment a few months after their murder of missing Australian bub Azaria Chamberlain in front of me by a ‘POS’ operative for ‘CIA’ known to some in Australia as “Little Hans” a week or so after her so called death by a ‘Dingo’ (sic)…
taking her from her tent…
In kindness to Mrs Chamberlain…
for an untrained victim it’s very easy to place fully believable memories into someone’s mind using those same drug based brainwash techniques, so she may very well have believed she saw a dingo take her baby ~ Anyway, at the time of the baby’s murder both ‘GHW (Scherff) Bush’ (41) and Rumsfeld were in the house within the previous half hour of her (Azaria’s) murder with a literal ‘Bayonet’to the heart, anyway, again, this part I’m relating here a few months or so after her murder was basically torture to make me forget what I’d seen…
That included seeing Rumsfeld Cheney and your fake Kerry torture 9 babies to death, and then your‘Scherff-41’ and one of his brother’s torture 5 older children to death, all Aboriginal and all 14 that I’d seen slowly cut up with knives…
until they either bled out or went into shock…
In contrast, little Azaria died a very-quick death…
That is not a ‘CONDITIONED‘ memory, it’s the opposite…
I’d been tortured and grieved many times to force me to forget…
This time (For the torture described above) only ‘GHW (Scherff) Bush’ (41) and one other I’d not known by sight was in the house from memory, and for what seemed like about an hour to an hour and a 1\2 ‘THE’most violent video shit I’ve ever seen before or since was endlessly played in front of me, no way to turn away…
eyes wide open, brain turned to mush by ‘CIA‘ hypnotic drugs…
No, it’s not a fantasized Clockwork Orange scenario, it really happened…
So much in life and in the world itself isn’t at all as they claim…
And still Zion keeps trying to use a “Cheap Trick“ with emotional manipulations…
Control of a so-called ‘Love Interest‘ I’ve never even met, it’s always all bullshit…
Some morphine for the tumors would be nice, if anyone really cared…
I’ll need a lawyer for due process and justice or a mortician pretty soon…
Before the “Lord Jew Almighty“ reigning in Zion repossesses my corpse..
(Snigger)
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PS: Oh, explanation for the pun in the graphic?
Put your lateral thinking caps on here, but it seems after the treason of Chernobyl when ‘Scherff-41’ along with Russia’s Gorbachev worked to put a delay on the development of the high discharge short cycle plutonium ion gas battery technology that powers the modern real world world’s rail guns and kinetic energy weapons thru America using one on the Chernobyl reactor, with the full advance knowledge treasonous complicity of Cheney’s secret German Jew descent cousin Gorbachev, the entire Russian state was jerked off by Zion, large, as is America now…
After the Masonic German Jew descent Zionist oligarch rulers of Russia removed their original Putin around 15 or so years ago, perhaps the confusion of the ‘911’ attacks crowding out the Russian people’s wordless groans, only to place one of his lookalike cousins or half brothers in his place as if nothing matters except the appearance of things, and after those same Masonic often illegitimate German Jew descent oligarchs gutted Russia’s stubborn true hearted people’s in between 2003 and 2013 or thereabouts, harking back to the Chernobyl thing which was the equivalent of Russia’s ‘911’ attack if you will, it was all done to suppress Russia for the plans of world Masonic Zionism, none of it meant for the true welfare of Russia’s people…
It seems like submission to feudal-stupid is their secret master-plan…
That’s what I’d call their new globalism, submission to feudal-stupid…
For those who never knew, Topp spent decades in China as a Capo de-Capo…
That was after his death was faked with a lookalike, and that’s both times…
Bavarian Illuminati eugenics is the key, there were lot’s of lookalikes…
Once more the treasonous Masonic Russian oligarchs of mostly illegitimate German Jew descent are using the Russian state while playing footsie with their (Secretly) German Jew descent brother Masons of the (Other) countries whose flag is represented in the silly Star of David Nazi rainbow flag graphic, to whit it’s to imply that all of them are participating in placing a (Literal) world wide Jewish kabala metrosexual fag fcuk-circle to put their ‘NWO’ religion in place ~ It’s literally an overly simplified heavily warped Jewish kabala thing, one where average people mostly ignorant of the occult despite what they are led to think to the contrary, and sometimes even innocent people who had no concept at all of the cheap occultist tricks being played on them, are being debased thru drugs and ritual group sex down to the level of having their minds trapped within an existential parody of the occult, one based around placing their consciousness in their groins ~ Remember, for those of you up to speed on Zionist occult, the 41st American president, German born “Scherff-41” or George Herbert Walker Bush as most know him, began that shit big time in America thru the Young Republicans back in the late 1970’s and all thru the 1980’s and early 1990’s until McCain took over as Titular Bavarian Illuminati head, but behind it all, once you dismiss the treason of it all ever since the stolen nuke under congress in the early 1960’s, is over 3000+ years of Luciferin Zionism based around a warped sexual occultism that is intent on what their Jewish (Zionist) religious prophesy states…
“The end of the times of the Goyim”…
but they’re lying to themselves, and you…
Shortly thereafter comes the end of the times of the Jews and shortly after that, the end of the species itself ~ It’s deception based within a plausibly justifiable attempt or rather determination to eventually “Fulfill the Book” (sic) as they say, as well as then go waaay past what most understand of biblical prophecy by then committing total genocide on 99’98% of the human species itself, suckers…
“New World Order my ass”…
Better get and then stay aware in your “Higher-mind” (sic) right now…
This bit below is where it’s all really headed, so do what they tell you to?
Don’t do what they tell you to? ~ They’ll kill 99’98% of you either way…
It’s all getting way beyond the point where I’d care…
Yet, I’d still care 10,000 times what a Mason does…
As a young boy, someone once asked me where I-thought I’d wind up?
My answer, as usual, was buried under a deep cynical careworn sarcasm…
They were asking-me what would become of my life if I-didn’t submit…
However, I’d done what I’d been told and said what I’d been told to say…
Any way you look at it, it was always just a bloody pointless train wreck…
Trouble was, they always lied to me, large, even when telling the truth…
Bit by bit I’d slowly discovered the way shit really worked ~ Once you dig deep enough below the standard pretty phaggy Masonic cover story, it’s all run by Bavarian Illuminati Masons, Masons who trace often illegitimate biological descent to German Jew Masons like their American Masons found in Adam Weishapt, all of it going back nearly 400 years to a 30 year war in the upper 4 levels of Masonry(30th to 33rd)when grand lodge was said to have had it’s headquarters in Ireland of all places, all dissenting high level Masons murdered and replaced by those of German Jew descent… It’s something which might, just might mind you, explain why Ireland was on the side of the Nazis in‘WW2’ in the complicated convoluted multi level big multi perspective conspiratorial clusterfcuk Zionists use to keep everyone from realizing that, all along, it was Zionism run from Switzerland, and it was(Is)run by things that are literally our biological ancestors before us humans were crossed with parts of the ape ‘DNA’ to dumb us down, things they (Zionist Masons) claim either didn’t exist in the first, place, or…
are no longer alive to influence us…
And Switzerland?
Evidently, Zionism run from Switzerland is over 12,000 years old…
Meaning “Those (Us) Jews” are just one more layer of the onion…
The human species itself has an enemy, “IT’S CREATOR“…
There is a plan afoot to replace us with a more servile slave…
Old Mengele did many successful experiments in that area…
I’m not implying this graphic below is real, it’s an implication…
(I’m just putting this on the record for you, I’m long past caring now)…
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(And all videos and graphics remain the property of their original owners)…
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Nobody will stop PDP from going to court – Secondus
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The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus, has said nobody will stop the party from contesting the outcome of the February 23 presidential election in the court.
Secondus, while addressing a press conference on Friday in Abuja, said the party believed that justice would be done in the court.
He said: “We will go to court.
“Nobody will stop us from going to court and bring out all of the facts both the international observers and some people have not seen.
“We will unearth them at the court and I believe that justice will be done at the court.
“Because if we continue to suppress injustice and go sentimental, the country will continue to pile on gun powder that will explode one day.
“So much injustice has been done in this country and if we allow it and it continues to pile, nobody knows what will happen.
“So, that’s why we decided as good citizens and law-abiding and people who believe in rule of law that we will go.”
Speaking on the recent meeting the party and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, had with the National Peace Committee, Secondus said there was no condition given to the party as they were only invited to state their grievances.
He said: “There was no condition.
“Initially, we were not to talk with them because a decision had been taken to go to court, but because of the personalities involved, we said ok, let’s just talk.
“There was no condition.
“There was no request of any condition.
“We made it clear that unless the injustices are addressed, there is no room for peace.
“It is only when you address the injustice that you can now sit down for peace.”
Secondus also spoke on the alleged militarisation of the elections, particularly in the South South and South East.
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He said it was one of the strategies the ruling party used in denying PDP victory.
He added the development was also responsible for the alleged killing of innocent electorate and suppression of voters who were either scared out or chased away from polling units.
He said even by the Independent National Electoral Commission’s own record, voter turnout in last Saturday’s election fell to about 36 per cent from 44 per cent it was in 2015.
Secondus said: “While the military was suppressing voters in PDP strong hold areas in the South, a different abracadabra was going on in some northern states, particularly in Kano, Yobe, Borno and Zamfara States, where numbers refuse to add up.
“In Borno, Yobe and Zamfara States, confirmed report shows that there was non-compliance in the use of Smart Card Reader as approved by INEC rules.
“The same applies to cancelled votes.
“In Nasarawa State, over 115,000 votes cancelled; Kogi 79,000 votes; Plateau 30,000 votes, indicating that these high incidence of vote cancellation were designed to suppress the margin of victory in PDP strongholds.
Secondus urged PDP members and supporters across the country not to despair but to remain steadfast and focused.
He said: “Like our presidential candidate assured, we shall triumph at the end because democracy has come to stay in this country and is staying by the grace of God.
“I also wish to reiterate to our security agencies, particularly the Army, that they are not at war with any section of her citizens and they must try to be professional in their duties by staying away from election matters as directed by the Supreme Court of the land.”
Highlight of the press conference included one minute silence for Nigerians who lost their lives on the election day and in the course of celebrating the outcome.
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Orpheus and Narcissus Go on a Trip to the Seaside
Orpheus positioned the heavy hardback book several inches above his broken toe and gritted his teeth. He had no idea whether he was brave enough to go through with it. To buy himself time, he scanned the book’s title, embossed in gold on the red cloth cover. Once Upon a Time was all he could make out. The rest had been eroded by years and copious handling. In fact, this thing looked ancient…
“Oy, you nitwit. Get your filthy consumptive hands off my book!” rang out a strident voice from the doorway behind him.
The poet leaped halfway out of his skin, flung the book into the air and nearly achieved the feat he’d been steeling himself for for the past hour. Narcissus strode into the room and gathered up the splayed volume, nursing its pages back into alignment.
“What are you even doing with it, you silly old thing?” he drawled. “This is a family heirloom of incredible sentimental value. It’d have to be, after what I paid for it.” He raised a single, perfectly manicured eyebrow. “Seriously, old thing. You’ve been shut away in this dingy old library all night. The party finished ages ago. I’ve just managed to prise off the final insufferable human limpets. You’ve spoken to practically no-one all evening and quite frankly I’m beginning to wonder why I keep you around at all.”
“To make you look even more sickeningly handsome by comparison?” sighed the haggard Orpheus. He stared down despondently at the maroon luxury-pile carpet. “It’s not like anybody wanted to talk to me anyhow. In fact, they seemed to be avoiding me. I don’t think they knew what to say.”
“Aha, you’ve committed a fatal social error, my friend.” said Narcissus with a wry smile. “You’ve let them see you being sad. A terrible faux pas. The moment they witness your misery you’re instantly written off as the most dreary company. It’s a good job you’ve got me to look after you. To teach you the art of wearing a façade.”
If it was a façade, it was an impressive one. Little could shake his steely poise and cool, offhand cynicism. And he had the looks to match: implausibly glossy yellow hair and the kind of infuriatingly straight nose most people consider to be the only criterion for attractiveness. Annoyingly, though, all his other features were also perfectly arranged. It was just gratuitous. Silhouetted against the doorway in his artful subversion of a tuxedo, Narcissus looked just as fresh and angelic after a night of debauched revelry as he had at the start of the evening. He lit a thin black cigarillo and placed it between his insolently curved lips: breakfast, apparently.
Orpheus had his suspicions it wasn’t just good luck and genetics that kept such a visage so perfectly preserved, but he knew better than to mention such thoughts to Narcissus. He didn’t want his friend to become a murderer.
“You weren’t trying to do yourself in again, were you, you loony old thing?” his host enquired matter-of-factly. “It was so silly of you, flinging yourself into the water channel like that. All you achieved was a buggered up foot and some hideously unflattering coverage in the Herald. Such and awful bore for all involved.”
“No, I’d never do anything that ill-planned again,” sighed Orpheus ruefully. “But maybe you could help me with this. I need you to drop that book of yours onto my toe.”
“Which toe?”
“Which one do you think?”
“How would I know? I don’t have an insight into the nature of your debauched enjoyment.”
“What?! No, I need you to re-break my broken toe, you blithering ninny.”
“Oh, well that’s fine, then. Stay still.” Narcissus raised the heavy tome with worrying enthusiasm.
“Wait, you’re actually going to do it?” cried Orpheus in consternation.
“Always ready to do a friend a favour. Although, am I allowed to ask what all this is in aid of?”
Orpheus sighed, then decided to come clean. “Well… you know the Maenad sisters?”
“In the biblical sense, yes. Why, what have your oh-so-wealthy patrons demanded of you now?”
“Nothing outlandish. But there’s a certain… favour one of them requested. Obviously I couldn’t do anything while my foot was broken, and she understood that, but now it’s nearly healed…”
“You don’t want to go back to work?”
“Yes, I suppose that’s the long and short of it.”
“So why can’t you just pretend your foot’s still broken?”
“Ah. I never thought of that.”
“Ninny.”
Narcissus stretched and started undoing his shirt with absolutely no regard for his friend’s awkward presence.
“Come on, old thing. You can’t go moping around like this indefinitely. Let’s take you out for a little jaunt. We should be celebrating the fact that you’ve regained full pedal mobility. In fact, tell you what-” a brief flash of excitement animated his face, which was about as enthusiastic as he was ever going to get, “tell you what, old thing – as soon as I’ve got changed, we’re going to the seaside.”
“What the bloody hell is a seaside?”
It had been three hours since Narcissus had gone to get changed, and Orpheus hadn’t seen him since. Surely he wasn’t spending that long deciding on an outfit – that would be a bit much, even for him. Was he dead? Had he finally fallen asleep? It seemed unlikely, the amount of Hydra’s Teeth he’d inhaled that night.
After a while he began to feel shivery and light headed and decided he needed to go in search of food, or Lotus, or possibly both. As he emerged from the library, he couldn’t help being overwhelmed by the opulent grandeur of Narcissus’ home. Everything about it was perfect. It tiptoed gracefully along the line between good taste and glamour, combining organic antique pieces with more angular, avant-garde décor. Orpheus knew that Narcissus had no savings, no life insurance or death insurance, not even a pair of pennies to pay the ferryman. Everything he earned went straight towards his tremendous domicile and the extravagantly fashionable soirées he held there. And as the most high class Nymph in Dionysus’ employ, the elite of the elite, this was a not inconsiderable amount.
The wreckage of such excess was only too evident to Orpheus as he entered the main salon. Shards of broken glass sparkled like crystal on the black and white tiles, mirroring the twinkling chandeliers. A pool of red wine seeped ominously across the floor. Velvet wall hangings were torn down, the back of the chaise longue was stuffed with grape stems, and empty receptacles and silver platters were strewn everywhere. He made for the kitchen before remembering his host favoured weird, Demeter-branded food like “olives” and “guacamole”. Silly nonsense. Orpheus would much rather breakfast on…
His mind went completely blank and he realised with mild dismay that he couldn’t actually remember what food he liked. He’d rather gotten out of the habit, really. He couldn’t remember yesterday at all, come to think of it, let alone the past week. To be honest, the days had blended into a sort of numb haze ever since he’d got back from identifying Eurydice’s body. Five years, a lifetime’s worth of love, and now this. He hadn’t even asked if they’d identified any suspects – he didn’t want to become a murderer. His little aqueous detour had put him out of action for a while and trapped him in some sort of limbo, not knowing how he’d react when faced with the prospect of returning to work, and all that that entailed.
Orpheus had found that trying to suppress such melancholic musings was the best short-term strategy. He cast his mind out in search of anything… anything other than the sharp, dreadful anxieties rending his soul. Suddenly, the image of a narrow, jutting Sky Train rail swam across his mind’s eye. Then the majestic, crumbling arches of an ancient aqueduct, towering over the squalid blackened tenements of the City. But then he stopped. This was ridiculous. Faced with the insurmountable tragedy of Eurydice’s death, all he could think of to distract himself were different kinds of bridge…? He must truly be losing the plot. But Lotus would help, surely.
Under a wreckage of tasselled satin throw pillows and cigarette ends, Orpheus found a half-smoked Lotus pipe, evidently discarded by some poor soul who’d discovered its potency. That sort of strength was nothing to Orpheus, though. He pilfered a book of matches from a velvet smoking jacket slung over the back of the divan and, after several attempts, managed to re-light its contents. He spluttered and coughed as the first draught of smoke singed his throat and lungs, but soon relaxation spread across his body and silenced the baying harpies at the corners of his mind. Usually, the songsmith tried never to imbibe Lotus through smoking if he could help it: one of the few things more important to him than his addiction was the preservation of his seraphic vocal chords. Besides, he favoured the ceremony and delectable anticipation of watching the amber resin melt through a slotted spoon into a glass of absinthe or Nectar. But by now he was past caring. He hadn’t felt like singing in a long time.
While Orpheus liked to dream his life away on good old-fashioned, government-sponsored Lotus, Narcissus stayed awake for days inhaling chalky lines of Hydra’s Teeth, as if he couldn’t let his guard down even for one minute. This wasn’t entirely irrational in the light of the ordeal he’d survived.
Two years ago he’d been snatched off the street by a gang of masked heavies and bundled into a black van. His dread grew tenfold when he noticed how careful they were not to damage his face or body. His apprehensions were confirmed when they marched him into a filthy operating theatre, the table strewn with saws, scalpels and what appeared to be a serrated pizza cutter. He’d heard what happened in these places. They were going to remove his cerebral cortex, and they weren’t going to be too careful about it either. After dumping it for the ferrymen to sniff out, they’d wire up his brain stem to docile, tractable circuit boards and rent his body out as a Somnambulist to the highest bidder.
As soon as Narcissus realised the body he’d spent so much time and money perfecting was going to be put to work for free, he did all in his power to prevent it. He actually put up a pretty good fight, and had taken down three of them by the time help arrived, his slender limbs seemingly powered by pure indignation alone. When Dionysus and his security arrived, the butchers had managed to restrain Narcissus and were just about to make the primary incision into the back of his skull. He still had the scar, and had taken to wearing his hair straight and slicked back ever since. Dionysus’ unnervingly prompt rescue was quite understandable faced with the loss if his company’s prize asset – Orpheus wondered whether his boss would go to the same effort for him, the state he was in now.
Understandably, Narcisus now refused to have a Somnambulist in the house, and shuddered every time his eyes met the vacant gaze of one outside in the street. He was even deeply suspicious of the Toy Soldier at Dionysus’ speakeasy, despite its unconventional yet obvious sentience. Even now, surrounded by the extensive wreckage of last night’s debauchery, Orpheus knew his friend would tidy it all up himself, without the help of any cleaner or Somnambulist, despite his inability to step on any tiles other than the black ones.
Orpheus drifted out into the hallway and suddenly found himself face to face with his host, immortalised within the gilt confines of a picture frame. It was one of many portraits of Narcissus that hung about the maisonette, wrought in various styles by the most fashionable artists of the time, and cataloguing the startlingly numerous looks their subject had toyed with over the years. Ostensibly to allow unacquainted guests or friends of friends to recognise their host, it was plain that Narcissus simply enjoyed observing the manner in which his own face, over the years, had retained the exact same youth and radiance as the day it was first painted. Not to mention the undivided scrutiny afforded to him during portrait sittings. Narcissus’ favourite image, however, hung in his own bedroom, and was nothing more than a beautifully and elaborately framed mirror. Through the haze of Lotus Orpheus finally located this room and pushed the door open softly.
Narcissus was sitting at his bureau with his face very close to the mirror, his lips almost touching the glass. As soon as he noticed his friend he sprang back in his chair and for a split second, an expression of utter, incandescent rage darkened his face. But when Orpheus looked again the cool, haughty veneer was back in place as if he’d only imagined it. Narcissus eyed Orpheus’ pipe and spaced-out demeanour with wry indulgence.
“Well, aren’t you the cat who’s got the cream?”
“What, you mean lactose intolerant?”
Narcissus blinked as if surfacing from a deep trance. “What are you drivelling about, you incurable Lotus fiend?”
“Cats. All cats were lactose intolerant, didn’t you know?”
“Well, fancy that. Perhaps that’s why they went extinct.”
“Perhaps. Anyway, weren’t you supposed to be taking me to this B-side or whatever it was?”
“The seaside, you silly old thing. You didn’t mind awfully, waiting, did you? You see I must have got sidetracked. Now, I was just about to get changed, wasn’t I? Or was I?”
“If you must.”
Evidently the changing screen was just for show, but it did give Orpheus something to cower behind, blushing, until the coast was clear.
There was no denying it – everyone was a tiny bit in love with Narcissus. But this flicker of love was such a futile and unrealistic thing that it was quite easy, in the end, to let it die out.
As Orpheus took another anaesthetic drag on his Lotus pipe, his memory swept him back nine years, to the night he’d first met Narcissus. It was one of his first shifts as a nymph, and he was still rather reticent, sticking to waiting tables until he got into the swing of it. By about one o’clock he was perched awkwardly at the bar across from two businesswomen who appeared to be eyeing him favourably. Within seconds, however, he realised their gaze was actually directed at the dapper figure who’d just sat down next to him.
“I say, old thing. Are you the sort of chap who’s keen on other chaps?”
“Er… yes, occasionally, I suppose.”
Orpheus looked up at his new companion and was assailed by a vision of privilege and coltish good looks. The dashing fellow was clad in black drainpipes and a velvet smoking jacket, with his hair worn in a singular style, the back and sides very short, leaving a cascade of ash blonde curls tumbling forward over his face: the inexplicable fashion at the time. Orpheus’ palms began to sweat. Was this his first client? Was he one of the investors?
“Splendid. Care for a little light petting? Clients appreciate it when the nymphs are affectionate to one another.”
A kiss on the lips is an odd way to seal a friendship, but from then on they were the best of pals. Under Dionysus’ employ, they worked well together as a pair, Orpheus’ angular, brooding artfulness acting as a perfect complement to Narcissus’ more superficial charm. Even when Narcissus’ modelling and Orpheus’ music drew them apart, they’d still waste long evenings drinking Nectar and indulging in circular, facetious arguments that lasted until dawn. And even now, despite the obvious detrimental effect of a depressed poet on one’s image, Narcissus made an effort to make his friend feel as welcome as ever. Although a look of sympathy was a little too much to ask of a face like that.
“Come on then, old thing.” Rang out the cold voice, cutting through his reverie. “Why must I always sit around waiting for you?”
Realising the coast was clear, Orpheus crept out from behind the dressing screen and surveyed the room. In all this time, he’d never actually entered Narcissus’ sleeping quarters before. They were, predictably, quite nice. Narcissus was seated at his bureau, combing pomade into his hair. He noticed for the first time that his host’s famous mirror was surprisingly worse for wear – tarnished and fly spotted, with a large, jagged crack running down the centre. It may have been the light, or the effects of the Lotus, but for a split second the fissure in the mirror distorted Narcissus’ reflection, making it appear indescribably old, haggard and drawn by the ravages of decades of debauchery. But the face that turned to talk to him could have been used to advertise washing powder.
“Come on, look lively, you silly psychedelic ninny. I only need to find my velvet jacket and we’ll be ready. And my velvet scarf, of course.”
Narcissus had always had a predilection for velvet. Orpheus recalled with fondness an occasion when the two young nymphs had held a wager to see who could turn up to work in the most hideous outfit. Narcissus had managed to don seven separate items of velvet clothing without spontaneously combusting from the friction, but had been unable to bring himself to wear clashing colours. In the end, Orpheus had won with an odious ensemble involving black suede shoes and a singularly repellent bottle green bowler hat.
They walked out into the ransacked salon, Narcissus taking great care to look natural while stepping from black tile to black tile, and stopped to collect provisions.
“This’ll do for lunch.” Proclaimed Narcissus, collecting a couple or unopened bottles of champagne from the side table.
Bizarrely, he never seemed to worry about the impact such excesses might have on his appearance. Narcissus had other ways of keeping the ravages of time at bay, at least in his own head. Within the walls of his home, with the natural confidence of someone being paid to do a job he’d always excelled at anyway, it was hard to spot. But as soon as they emerged onto the anonymous street they became nothing but two half-starved dilettantes with weak ankles and foppish haircuts. No longer in his element, Narcissus’ numerous idiosyncrasies were laid bare. With a reflection like his, he was a martyr to every shop window. He was also a martyr to every superstition in the book, hopping over the cracks in the pavement in his Cuban heeled Chelsea boots, and dodging every ladder. He seemed deeply uncomfortable to be out in the open, jumping at every loud noise and hiding his face from every passing vehicle with shaded windows. It was a good job cats were extinct – if he’d come across a black one, he’d probably have had a heart attack.
Soon they reached his host’s garage, and emerged some minutes later at the helm of a large yellow machine which careered through the lower levels like and enraged wasp. Orpheus wound his scarf high around his neck to protect his voice, more out of habit than anything else. They seemed to be driving for a long time, winding through the warren-like streets and tunnels and gradually getting higher, almost to ground level. Orpheus’ knuckles went white as the vehicle swerved and screeching round corner after corner, dodging the scores of monologuing private detectives that littered the City in the place of a reliable police force. Orpheus tried not to think about how much his friend had drunk, of snorted, or how many days he’d been awake. Last time Narcissus been like this, he’d become convinced that the car behind was following them – with hair raising results. But this time Narcissus seemed to read the nervous poet’s mind.
“Don’t worry, old thing. I’m not going to get you killed. If nothing else, I need you to keep playing my piano at parties. You always tinkle the ivories so delightfully.”
“Thank you. How touching.”
Narcissus only knew how to play one tune on his piano, and it was an infuriating one. Orpheus remembered being there when his friend composed it, high on an arcane cocktail of substances and surrounded by braying society beauties. He’d gone over the repetitive, tinkling arpeggios again and again, shouting: “I’m a genius! I’m a musical genius!” and laughing wildly.
Finally, the car arrived intact in a quarter of the City Orpheus had never seen before. The houses on ground level were built in the old style, out of red bricks, but blackened by the ubiquitous smog. They meandered down a narrow side alley, Narcissus glancing over his shoulder as if he was being pursued. Orpheus hated it when his friend got like this – he never quite knew what to do.
At the end of the passage the alley opened out into a curious array of brightly coloured shop fronts and stands with striped canopies. Their feet creaked upon a pavement of rotting wooden boards. No longer able to avoid stepping on the gaps between the slats in the boardwalk, Narcissus now seemed quite at ease.
“It’s extraordinarily queer, isn’t it, old thing?”
Orpheus surveyed the narrow causeway, hemmed in on one side by the curious shops and cafés, and on the other side by looming, blackened factory walls, but somehow separate from the rest of the City. He felt charmed by the shop’s peeling paint and faded posters depicting the street as it once was, with sunlit old-timers throwing brightly coloured balls to one another and wading through waist-deep water in what appeared to be their underwear.
“So there used to be water here? What was this place, some sort of flooded sector?”
“Oh, far older than that, old thing. Just look at those postcards – not a single sky train or elevator depicted anywhere. Just acre upon acre of blue.”
Orpheus gazed at the vast, blackened factory walls that had since engulfed the other side of the ancient wooden street. The elevated roads of the upper levels criss-crossed above their heads, blocking out all sunlight – but if he squinted and looked straight down the narrow boardwalk, replacing with boundless water the blank blackened wall to his left, he could almost envisage what it might have once looked like.
“It’s like some sort of time capsule. How come it was never redeveloped?”
Narcissus fiddled absently with a large coin-operated telescope that pointed futilely into the brick wall opposite.
“Subsidence, I’d have thought. All this yellow dust everywhere – it can’t have been very stable. Or perhaps everyone simply forgot about it. I’m sure someone here might know.”
Surprisingly, some of the shops were still manned, although none of them could explain the singular appeal of this insulated street within a street, or why they sold the eccentric foods they did. In a bout of uncharacteristic voraciousness, Narcissus purchased two toffee apples, a stick of candy floss, a comedically large ice cream and a Chelsea bun. He devoured everything with great relish, then was promptly violently sick in a nearby bin. After this surprising occurrence, he settled himself upon a deck chair on top of one of the mounds of yellow dust that lay between the boardwalk and the wall. For someone who was double jointed, Narcissus’ posture was always very stiff and formal, even as he sank into a doze. Orpheus, as a poet, had the ability to drape himself languidly over even the most uncomfortable of surfaces. And so he lounged in the deckchair beside him, nibbling the single Eccles cake that he had more judiciously accepted. After a while he, too, felt his eyelids grow heavy. Maybe it was the effect of the Lotus, or the much-needed nourishment, or the curious still silence that encapsulated that spot – either way, he soon sank into a deeper sleep than any he’d had lately.
He knew this dream was going to be important before it had even started. It had that same lysergic, colour-saturated quality as all the other ones that had mattered, although he hoped with all his heart that this one would not come true.
He was walking down a grey concrete corridor that echoed with ringing footsteps and keening cries. Two nurses in white coats were wrestling a struggling woman to the floor. Her teeth were bared in a ferocious snarl and her dark eyes stared from a gaunt and haunted face. A doctor strode round the corner, speaking in soothing tones and brandishing a gleaming syringe. Dream- Orpheus drifted past, unseen by anyone except the struggling woman. Orpheus knew exactly where he was now. Medea Asylum, an institution full of troubled minds kept perpetually alive lest they should unbalance the Acheron: the intricate computer network that ran the City, powered by the minds of the dead, and to which all human brains were ultimately destined. The topic had been an insurmountable legal minefield ever since the formation of the Acheron. Any exceptions from the blanket rule that all dead brains must enter and toil within the vast supercomputer would be a sign of weakness, and open to exploitation by fakers wishing for a true death. But any intact brains that did not work as the government dictated they should would create innumerable bugs in a network that was buggy enough already. And so their deaths were simply delayed forever, like a letter one dreads having to write. Some incurable cases had been there for hundreds of years now, trapped in aged bodies maintained in a constant living state until some unknown future date, when the government would finally decide what to do with them. And it didn’t look like they’d be deciding any time soon.
Orpheus knew it wasn’t the kind of exalted immortality the Olympians could afford, wrought by the most expensive Eternity medication and the careful work of delicate surgeons. No, this was life only in its most technical definition.
Orpheus also knew exactly who he would see around the next corner, and, although he prayed against it with every atom of his body, what he saw in the next cell confirmed his fears for his friend.
Some time later he awoke with a start and gazed with great sorrow at Narcissus’ sleeping form. Free of its usual insolent scorn, his face at rest looked calm and innocent, oblivious of the fate that awaited him. Orpheus wished that they could stay frozen in time like this forever.
After a few minutes, Narcissus stirred and languidly extracted a bottle of champagne from the hamper beside him. He shook it until the cork ricocheted off the wall beside them and swigged it indecorously straight from the bottle. Orpheus suspected this was the only way his friend knew how to open and drink champagne.
“That’s strange.” Said Narcissus, glancing incredulously at the bottle in his hands. “I was just about to ask you whether you’d like some. But now I feel compelled to inform you that I’d like to keep the whole thing to myself.”
Orpheus sighed, irritated. His friend may be decadent but he was never usually this rude. He responded by grabbing the bottle anyway and taking a swig.
“It tastes a bit funny, doesn’t it?” He said.
“Actually, I’ve never liked champagne. I only drink it to appear sophisticated.” Narcissus covered his mouth in shock. “I don’t know why I just said that, old thing.”
“Yes, you’re never usually this truthful. Are you sure you’re quite all right?”
“Oh, I sincerely doubt I shall ever be truly happy again.” Proclaimed Narcissus breezily.
Orpheus raised a bemused eyebrow. It was unlike his friend to admit to any emotion at all, let alone this. “What do you mean?”
“Oh, I never told you about this, did I? A very sad thing happened to me a while ago, old thing. Nearly seven years ago, in fact – so a change should be coming soon.”
“What do you mean?” Had Narcissus seen what Orpheus had seen? He didn’t know what had got into his friend, but he wasn’t going to let an opportunity like this get away very easily.
“Why, Echo, of course. It’s been nearly seven years since she left me. You do remember her, don’t you, old thing?”
“I think so. Just another one of your society beauties, as far as I can remember. I didn’t think you were that keen on her, to be quite honest.”
“Well, I didn’t think I was at first. She was most terribly keen on me, of course – that is, until she started accusing me of loving my own reflection more that I loved her. That’s when she broke my mirror, you know. Never thought to get it repaired. I’s been the same ever since.
Well, she stormed out and that was that. I never saw her again. It wasn’t until she was long gone that it even crossed my mind that she different from all the others. After a while, I found that the thought of her was lingering in my mind. So I started asking around, following every lead I had, but nobody knew where she’d gone. I even went and asked the Acheron, in case she’d died – but she wasn’t there. She’s alive, all right, but as for where she is, I really can’t say. Probably moved to Lydia or Phrygia or one of those other districts right on the other side of the City. It’s nigh on impossible I’ll ever find her unless she makes herself known.
Well, I simply couldn’t let her go like that. I kept remembering wonderful little things about her; things I knew I’d never be able to see again as long as I lived. She was special, all right – she had something more than all the others.”
Orpheus sighed impatiently. “You do realise you only became obsessed with her the moment she became unattainable, right?”
Narcissus shot him an icy look, so he tried to make amends. “Why didn’t you tell me any of this at the time?” He enquired. “I could have helped you. I don’t even remember when this was – surely I would have noticed you looking for someone.”
“Oh, I only did it on the days I was fired.”
(As part of a bizarre tax dodge, Dionysus dismissed and re-hired his employees every week in order to give them a day off. The speakeasy boss would go to frankly absurd lengths to foil his politician cousin Pentheus’ plan to tax his liquor empire into oblivion. This was no inconvenience whatsoever to the nymphs, apart from one occasion at the end of Orpheus’ first week, when Dionysus had proclaimed: “That was a great week’s work, darling. You’ve got real potential. Well done. Oh, and by the way, you’re fired.” Orpheus had punched his employer in the face and burst into tears before Narcissus could intervene.)
“And anyway. It’s something far more than some silly infatuation, old thing. You see, I know she’s coming back.”
“I’ve felt it ever since she broke that mirror. Staring into it, I’ve seen my reflection, and it’s like I’m mesmerised. I’ve realised that if I could only stay the same – the same as the very moment she left me – if I can keep myself as youthful, and fresh, and vibrant as I was the day she smashed that mirror, then when she comes back it’ll be as if none of these beastly years of separation had ever happened. And if I can show her how successful and prosperous I’ve been…”
“And what about that very expensive operation you had to make yourself double jointed? Where does that fit into staying the same?”
“Oh, allow me some pleasures in the meantime. Seven years is an awfully long while to wait.”
“Why seven years?”
“Haven’t you been listening, old thing? It’s been nearly seven years since she cracked that mirror. Things are due to change any minute now. I just have the feeling that something good will happen soon.”
“You’re insane.”
Orpheus regretted the comment almost immediately as he recalled with a sinking heart his recent dream. He wasn’t sure the coming change in Narcissus’ life would be the one his friend had been hoping for. In fact, it occurred to him now that seven years ago was about the time all this superstition nonsense had started. Before then, Narcissus’ life had been simple, free and easy. And the most painful thing about all this was that Orpheus knew it could become so again. If he really put his mind to it, he knew he could divert the course of that terrible premonition. With his support, he could help Narcissus overcome the trauma of his kidnapping and tackle headlong the anxieties and delusions that plagued him. He could even help his friend to get clean – provided he cleaned himself up first. But that was never going to happen. In another world, perhaps – in a life where he was healthier, happier, and free of the caustic pangs of bereavement. But as it was, it was enough effort keeping himself from falling apart. No, Narcissus could be cured, all right, but this lachrymose musician was not the one to do it.
Maybe one of his friends could help. He had friends apart from Orpheus, surely? He must do. He had hundreds of acquaintances.
“I have absolutely no idea why I told you any of that, old thing. I didn’t want to. I’ve never told it to anyone before in my life.” Narcissus was gazing in consternation at the bottle in his hand. “It DID taste a bit funny, didn’t it, that champagne?”
Slowly, a dreadful expression darkened the perfect contours of Narcissus’ face. “That absolute cad.” He said with a grimace.
“Mister Chatterbox. The dastardly fiend has only gone and spiked our champagne with his beastly truth serum.”
“I thought that was only a myth.” If it wasn’t, that meant everything Narcisus had just confided in him was true. It was a worrying thought.
“Apparently not. If only I knew who the bounder really was, I’d give him a proper bunch of fives and no mistake. I’d pulverise him to within an inch of his life. And ram his bally society article down his throat to boot.”
“Well, it’s a good job it’s just me here. Imagine if you’d drunk it at the party. Or with anyone else for that matter. Our deepest secrets would be splashed across the front of the crudest broadsheets in no time. But how can you be sure you’re not just garrulous from all that champagne? You know how you get.”
“Fine, you’ve had some too. Let’s test it on you. How are you feeling?”
“I’m probably going to try to kill myself again soon.” Orpheus gasped and bit his own tongue.
Narcissus clapped his hands together in triumphant glee. “I knew it! It IS real – that awful hack! He must have stuck a syringe straight through the cork.”
Orpheus stood up and started packing away their things. “Come on, we’d better get back. The sun’s going down… probably.”
“Right ho.”
Orpheus seethed. Narcissus had bared the lugubrious songsmith’s innermost secret with only four words. He might as well get something back. He turned towards his friend.“Oh, but one more thing, before this truth stuff wears off… I’ve always wondered…”
Panic crept into Narcissus’ eyes. “Always wondered what?”
“Well, why do you always call everyone “old thing?” It’s a bit unusual, that’s all.”
His friend’s relief was palpable. “Well, it’s quite clever, really. It creates an atmosphere of familiarity and affection without having to learn anybody’s actual name. Apart from you, of course. I always remember your name, my dear Orestes.”
“I hope that was a joke.”
Narcissus waggled his eyebrows ambiguously in reply. The stuff must be wearing off. But as they were walking down the pier, his friend surprised him again by practically reading his mind.
“Before this bally stuff fully wears off, I just want to say… please don’t do yourself in, old thing. I really am frightfully fond of you. And it would be a truly awful waste of talent. If you must do something monumentally stupid, why not try to get your darling Eurydice back? At least you know where she is. You can do something about it – it’s more of a chance than I ever got. Here: I’ll strike a deal with you. If you succeed, you have to stop moping around and being such a dreadful bore all the time. And if you don’t, you’re welcome to do yourself in, with my blessing. But at least try to do something about it first.”
With his last ounce of sincerity, Narcissus linked arms with Orpheus, rested his head on the dolorous poet’s shoulder, and steered them slowly back towards real life.
As he strolled along the boardwalk, his mind alive with new possibilities, it dawned on Orpheus that he hadn’t even thought to ask Narcissus how old he really was, and whether his uncanny youthfulness was maintained through surgery or even more arcane means. He supposed he’d never know now. He’d missed his chance, and besides, that was the exact sort of sensational claptrap Mister Chatterbox would want to know, not him. He’d managed to gain a much more interesting insight than that.
Emerging from the long alleyway and into the real world, the two nymphs were instantly swallowed up by The City and became, once again, nothing more than a pair of half-starved dilettantes with weak ankles and foppish haircuts.
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Powderfinger reunion gig draws 350,000 live streams on weekend
Powderfinger’s stunning One Night Lonely virtual gig on Saturday night drew 350,000 streams, according to guitarist Darren Middleton.
By the end of the 30-minute broadcast YouTube, the donations tally was $427,000. But donations kept rolling in, and at such a rate that it is expected it will reach $500,000.
The money will be shared by Support Act and the support service Beyond Blue.
Support Act CEO Clive Miller told TMN its $250,000 share would continue to support its efforts to provide crisis relief and to facilitate its wellbeing and mental health services.
He said more money was always needed: “We’re trying to manage things so we can provide support to people who need it over the rest of the year.
“Things change every day but it is looking clear that we’re not going to have a snap-back and get back to normal … not until the end of this year and probably the beginning of 2021.
“From Support Act’s point of view, we need the liquidity to provide support to people who are facing financial hardship all along the road.”
Powderfinger reunited with Bernard Fanning near Byron Bay, Darren Middleton in Melbourne, Jon Coghill on the Sunshine Coast and John Collins and Ian Haug in Brisbane.
Miller said of the stream, “The production values were incredible, so well done. It looked great, sounded great, and they wanted us wanting more – which is what every great band does.”
Fans hit social media to urge the band to extend their reunion – and increased speculation that Powderfinger will be headliners at the 100% Australian Falls Festival, and a tour will follow.
More money is being raised for Support Act. James Reyne will donate profits to its Roadie Fund from his Sunday, May 31 Red Hot Sundays live streaming session.
It will be the first of the sessions put together by the Red Hot Summer Tour.
The idea is to employ artists, venues, production teams, sound engineers, booking agents, ticketing agencies, managers, graphic designers, publicists and music media at a time when their income is near-nil.
The stream is free, but fans are encouraged to buy a “virtual ticket” from $10 to $100 or T-shirt.
Reyne said: “I’m excited to support this initiative – the invitation to play live and give our industry an opportunity to get back to work, was really appealing to me.”
Reyne will preview tracks from his next album, Toon Town Lullaby, out July 10 on Bloodlines.
The 3 pm AEST acoustic duo show from the front bar of the Corner Hotel in Melbourne and will be live-streamed on the Red Hot Summer Facebook page.
Miller said of the unexpected Reyne contribution, “Like so many people at the moment, there are so many in the music community who are looking around and want to help …
“Support Act is humbled by the incredible support and amazed by the talent, creativity and passion that so many artists are demonstrating at the moment.”
If you or someone you know requires help, please contact Support Act on 1800 959 500.
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Guide for 2019: What to Consider About VMs and Kubernetes
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In a rundown of guideposts for the Kubernetes community in 2019, the topic of Kubernetes and the return of virtual machines was discussed. Virtual machines are not replacing containers, but rather, VM usage is evolving across multiple layers of the Kubernetes stack.
In recent years, containers have become synonymous with cloud native application architecture. They have redefined the way we package, distribute, deploy, and manage applications. But containers, as we know them today, are themselves a re-emergence of existing Linux technologies combined in a new and more useable way. While many organizations are migrating VM-based applications to containers, virtualization is still pervasive in both the data center and public cloud. We also see virtualization technology coming together with containers and Kubernetes in new ways, providing innovative solutions to new problem sets. In other words, VMs are becoming part of a cloud native architecture, too — this is container-native virtualization.
The bedrock of Kubernetes remains the orchestration and management of Linux containers, to create a powerful distributed system for deploying applications across a hybrid cloud environment. Kubernetes often runs on top of a VM-based infrastructure, and VM-based workloads, in general, remain a large part of the IT mix. Entering 2019 there are three key trends at the intersection of Kubernetes and virtualization that we expect to see playing out, each of which we will examine further:
Kubernetes orchestrating micro-VMs to provide stricter multitenant isolation for untrusted workloads.
Kubernetes orchestrating and managing traditional VM-based workloads (via KubeVirt) alongside container-based workloads.
Kubernetes clusters increasingly being deployed on bare metal servers, as an alternative to Kubernetes on VM-based environments.
None of these is a new idea by itself, but in 2019 we expect to see the momentum behind each of these trends take hold. Each capability taken in isolation can be independently useful, but together they illustrate how Kubernetes continues to evolve and be applied to an even broader array of applications past, present, and future.
Kubernetes Orchestrating Micro-VMs
One of the core considerations when adopting Kubernetes and containers is security and how to ensure that containers run securely in a multi-tenant environment. Containers run as isolated processes on a shared Linux host, and you often run multiple containerized applications in a Kubernetes cluster comprised of multiple hosts. There are multiple layers of container security, from the Linux host level to the Kubernetes cluster level, that protect those applications from being exploited. These include Linux kernel-level capabilities like cGroups, namespaces, seccomp and SELinux which ensure that containers can’t exploit the underlying Linux host or other containers. At the Kubernetes cluster level, features like role-based access controls (RBAC), namespace tenant isolation and pod security policies enable multiple applications to run securely on the same cluster. Most users today are confident in the security these capabilities provide, and as a result, we’ve seen explosive growth in the number of customers running Kubernetes in mission-critical production environments.
OpenShift is Red Hat’s container application platform that allows developers to quickly develop, host and scale applications in a cloud environment. With OpenShift, you have a choice of offerings, including online, on-premise and hosted service offerings.
For some users there may be a desire for even stronger multi-tenant isolation, whether that’s due to running untrusted workloads, having stricter security requirements or other reasons. This is where micro-VM based approaches like Kata Containers, Firecracker or gVisor have started to make their mark. Micro-VMs are not like traditional VMs that you might run on VMWare, AWS or other providers. Instead, they remix existing hardware-assisted virtualization technologies, like the Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM), within the context of application containers to provide a very lightweight virtual machine. Rather than trying to present a full “machine” as in traditional virtualization, this approach focuses on providing just enough VM to successfully execute an application container or function. As a result, you can’t just take a traditional VM and run it in a micro-VM based container, due to its functional differences and limitations. Instead, micro-VMs aim to provide hard isolation relative to standard Linux containers, while minimizing the trade-offs of traditional VMs in terms of cold start time and performance.
While technologies like Firecracker, Kata and gVisor have garnered a lot of attention, at this time there is no clear leader in this space in terms of user adoption, with each approach having its own inherent trade-offs. While we expect that the vast majority of workloads Kubernetes orchestrates will remain standard application containers, we are keeping an eye on this trend as micro-VMs continue to evolve in 2019.
Kubernetes Orchestrating Standard VMs
The Kubernetes orchestration engine provides a more scalable and flexible model for enterprise production workloads. Initially, this primarily came with a subtext — production workloads that are packaged as application containers. But through open source projects like KubeVirt we are seeing that this same powerful Kubernetes orchestration engine can be feasibly applied to manage standard virtual machines that would normally run in a cloud or virtualization platform.
In 2019 we expect this trend to continue and turn into a broader mindset change. What was previously a choice between VM-centric and container-centric infrastructure will be moot. Kubernetes will start to enable hybrid operations for containers and virtual machines… and it’ll be running on bare metal environments.
Container-native virtualization is a concept that enables virtual machines to follow the same workflow as container-based applications in Kubernetes. Previously, virtualization stacks were completely separate silos from Kubernetes and cloud native implementations — separate workflows, separate tools, separate teams, etc. But as digital transformation takes hold, the need to unify these disparate technologies, processes and teams become paramount. In using container-native virtualization with KubeVirt, enterprises will be able to more effectively integrate their application operations and retain existing IT skills while still embracing modern infrastructure built on Kubernetes.
Kubernetes on Bare Metal, without the VMs
While virtual machines become a bigger part of the Kubernetes workload mix, we also see them becoming less popular as part of Kubernetes’ underlying infrastructure. While most Kubernetes platforms are deployed on VM-based infrastructure today, containers have no dependency on VMs to run. We see interest in running Kubernetes and containers on bare metal continue to grow.
Running Kubernetes on bare metal will enable applications to take full advantage of the underlying hardware, which is important as customers bring more machine and performance sensitive applications to Kubernetes. Running Kubernetes and containers on bare metal can also help organizations reduce VM sprawl and simplify their operations.
With the desire to avoid lock-in to any one provider or vendor, users are focusing on Kubernetes as a common abstraction layer for applications running across physical, virtual, private cloud and public cloud environments. We need to meet users where their needs are. This means offering Kubernetes across the open hybrid cloud, including on-premises and on metal.
Into 2019 and Beyond
While Kubernetes has now been around for several years, innovation continues to accelerate as this next era takes off. Red Hat first got involved in Kubernetes in 2014 as part of the initial project launch, and have been offering enterprise Kubernetes in the form of Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform since our version 3.0 (based on Kubernetes 1.0) launched in June 2015. As we focus in 2019, we see these trends playing a significant role in the community ecosystem and for enterprise customers.
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Parton’s father paid the doctor who helped deliver her with a bag of cornmeal.A-Rod signed two of the three contracts in baseball history worth more than $250 million.Parton began performing locally in Tennessee as a young girl and ran off to Nashville to pursue music as soon as she graduated high school.Parton's singing career really started to take off in 1967.Developing the musical was not a quick process.“I got done doing the Dizzy Up the Girl 20th anniversary tour.Неr раrt оf іnсоmе-gеnеrаtіng асtіvіtіеѕ includes buѕіnеѕѕ vеnturеѕ ѕuсh аѕ Dоllуwооd thеmе раrk, Dоllуwооd Соmраnу, аnd thе рrоduсtіоn соmраnу.The funeral arrangements, obituary or official statements on this death would be release by the family.It was only the second honorary degree given by the university, and in presenting the degree, the university’s Chancellor, Jimmy G.” These videos sent the combat sports world into a frenzy, including one below which was posted on Tyson’s official Twitter.
The Tragic Real-life Story Of Dolly Parton
Her mother made her a dress and a bouquet and Parton and Dean found a small Baptist church that would take them on short notice.The Red Devils had a tough start to the Premier League campaign this season but are expected to put up a tough fight against the French side after dominating at their home ground in the first-leg tie.Krauss performed Jolene and duetted Coat of Many Colors with Twain.The president tweeted late Tuesday night that he would veto the National Defense Authorization Act unless it included a repeal the statute known as Section 230.Altogether, Dоllу hаѕ wоn 153 аwаrdѕ аnd rесеіvеd 413 nоmіnаtіоnѕ.The holidays begin in the heart of New York City with the annual tree lighting ceremony that has been a tradition since 1931, and a live televised tradition since 1951.When Dolly Parton opened her country-western theme park, Dollywood, she did so with history in mind.
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Her interest in music manifested itself when she was just six years as she used to sing in church and soon after performing in local televisions and radio.“Tony Hsieh might be the most original thinker I’ve ever been friends with,” former venture investor Chris Sacca tweeted.On June 29, 2014, Parton performed for the first time at the UK Glastonbury Festival performing songs such as Jolene, 9 to 5 and Coat of Many Colors to a crowd of more than 180,000.It’s almost time for the debut of The Mandalorian, the first ever live-action Star Wars series.1 on the Hot 100 chart and it was No.When Johnny Rzeznik started to write songs for the next Goo Goo Dolls album, the lead singer couldn’t have known that one of them would become a symbol of hope during one of the nation’s most devastating disasters.Little Sparrow, Halos & Horns, For God and Country, Better Day, Those Were The Days, and Live and Well are all available for online listening.CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc.
After her success during the remainder of the 1960s (both as a solo artist and with a series of duet albums with Porter Wagoner), her sales and chart peak came during the 1970s and continued into the 1980s.52 m tall and weight is 52 kg.Along with receiving gold and platinum certification for some of her songs, Parton was to be honored with the Governors' Award at the 32nd Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards.4 in CMT’s 40 Greatest Women of Country Music.She recorded the Grammy Award-winning album Trio with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt in 1987.She would go on to co-star on Porter Wagoner’s weekly television program and then have a string of country hits.Parton has long credited her father for her business savvy, and her mother’s family for her musical abilities.Her first country single, Dumb Blonde (composed by Curly Putman, one of the few songs during this era that she recorded but did not write), reached number 24 on the country chart in 1967, followed by Something Fishy, which went to number 17.
Dolly has allways inspired me , I like how she talks to people , and l really love the song ,( I will allways love you ) she is just a great woman !.People will need to sign up online for a timed session at the designated viewing entrances on 49th and 50th streets at Fifth and Sixth avenues, de Blasio said Monday.She is the most honored female country performer in history which brings in the question what’s Dolly Parton worth in 2020.On Wednesday, the Washington Wizards acquired disgruntled star Russell Westbrook from the Houston Rockets in exchange for point guard John Wall and a 2023 first-round pick.As this Fox News report shows, she suffered spinal and neck injuries, as well as a broken jaw, and sued for $475,000.“Is such back and forth and back and forth what a fractured country really needs? .And Parton doesn’t really care what other people think of her.Do you have a sports website? Or write about sports? We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data.
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Geomancy, Elemental Lines, and the Saadia Tree
On April 9, 2015 April 9, 2015 By IoIn Geomancy, Rethinking Old Ideas
I have talked a little about this, but I want to resume the discussion at a different level. We can look at the individual signs as a map of affinities, yes, but we can also look at the structure of the sign itself as a model of the middle pillar. To do this, though, we need to take a look at the conflict between the rule of three and the geomantic sign.
While it is interesting to note that the trigrams which form the building blocks of the I Ching do not suffer from this problem, the geomantic figures the are employed west of China are quadrigrams, seemingly rooted in an elemental model with four points rather than three. Conveniently, there are three lines that divide the left and right pillars from each other that are also associated with the elements. What is absent here is a fourth line which would, in theory, occupy a place just above or below Malkuth.
The easiest way to resolve this would be to identify each line of the quadrigram with one of the sefirot of the middle pillar (Keter+Tifaret+Yesod+Malkuth=4), but that would violate the apophatic evacuation of the sefirot in a big way, attaching them to the gross elements of the cosmos.
The fourth line is best understood as a record of the distorting fourth that operates along the middle pillar more generally, the dual present of the transcendent and the less than fully real component (hereafter called the ‘negligent’). Given the absence of the earth from the three elemental lines, it is easiest to posit it as the negligent, but easiest is not here necessarily right. Rather, as the fourth, it needs to be perceived as both the transcendent and the negligent.
It is the negligent because it is the most inert aspect of the elemental forces, a residue that can only be reactivated with effort and oriented toward the higher elemental forces that put it in sympathy with the divine. At the same time, though, it is the materiality of the elements themselves, the substance from which they derive their existence. In this way, the earth transcends and encompasses the other elements.
Identifying the structure of the geomantic sign with the the elemental lines also captures the generative relationship of the elemental lines, of them being the ‘mothers’ from which the other channels are born. Within the model as I understand it, the full geomantic signs have the greatest affinity with the planetary channels. If the elemental dimensions of the geomantic sign reference the elements of the diagram, then what the elemental mothers give birth to are the planets composed of elemental forces.
This suggests that the highest and lowest planetary channels also possess the purest expressions of the geomantic affinities. These affinities manifest at each line of the geomantic figure, representing two dimensions of the elemental forces’ mediation of the sefirot. The highest planetary channel is that of Saturn, with Carcer and Conjunctio as charges. The lowest planetary channel is the Moon, with Via and Populus as charges.
Via represents the active, and Populus the passive, aspect of each element. Carcer represents the emitting, and Conjunctio the fusing, aspect of each element. Each element recieves and modulates potencies from their associated sefirot and emits them back into the sefirot, allowing an indirect communication to take place between them.
In this microcosmic affinity, the single dot is joined to Via and Carcer, as the point at which the elemental channel is emitting material to the sefirot. The double dot, in turn, is joined to Populus and Carcer, as the point at which the elemental channel is receiving and transforming material received from the sefirot. In order to understand any given elemental channel (and its corresponding geomantic line), we need to contemplate both the nature of the element and the two sefirot that it joins.
In comparing the geomantic line to the Saadia chart, we have to think a bit as to whether to preserve the traditional pattern of lines (top to bottom: Fire, Air, Water, Earth). While Earth remains the bottom in all cases, a thorough Saadia alignment would be quite different (top to bottom: Air, Water, Fire, Earth). I’m not sure where I stand on that yet. Meditating on the signs from the Saadia perspective has been useful, but both could be partially preserved by appealing to permutation.
I guess I’ll just see how this shakes out in practice.
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“Bill Nye Saves the World” Episode “The Sexual Spectrum” is Indoctrination
Although the word “science” is used every 10 seconds, the series “Bill Nye Saves the World” is less about facts than it is about pushing a specific agenda, which includes making young people confused about gender and sexuality.
If you grew up during the magical decade that was the 90s, you probably remember Bill Nye the Science Guy, a TV show that vulgarized scientific concepts to kids. The show was extremely popular because it was educational while keeping an entertaining edge. Sadly, Bill Nye’s new show is neither educational nor entertaining. It is an awkward, off-putting attempt at indoctrination using gimmicks and B-list celebrities. Even worse, it uses the sacrosanct word “science” to support some debatable opinions made through the series.
Since I spent many a Saturday morning watching Bill Nye the Science Guy, I attempted to give his new show a go. And it was a difficult ordeal. Even after pushing through the show’s cringe-inducing attempts at connecting with millennials (complete with forced and exaggerated reactions by the studio audience), I was met with a bigger ordeal: Bill Nye constantly berating the viewers. In an equally frustrated and condescending tone, Bill Nye often launches into unpleasant diatribes where he dwells into issues that are clearly outside the realm of verifiable science. Things are clearly politically motivated and it is annoying.
What we appear to be witnessing is all out Lysenkoism:
“Lysenkoism can be used metaphorically to describe the manipulation or distortion of the scientific process as a way to reach a predetermined conclusion as dictated by an ideological bias, often related to social or political objectives.”
– Wikipedia, Lysenkoism
It is during the episode entitled “The Sexual Spectrum” that the true face of the show was revealed. It was never about science, it is about all-out indoctrination aimed at young people.
No words can truly capture the civilization-shattering implications of this episode. In lieu, here is Rachel Bloom singing about how gender is not a real thing.
In this next segment, a vanilla ice-cream cone ends up in an ice-cream orgy with all kinds of flavors. What are the other flavors supposed to represent?
But the saddest part of this episode is watching Bill Nye attempting to use “science” to explain that toddlers can determine their gender.
Bill Nye keeps saying that this is all “confusing”. It is not. Bill Nye used to make complicated things simple. Now he’s doing the opposite.
Here’s what the original Bill Nye the Science Guy series had to say about genders (you can view the entire Probability episode here):
Back when Bill Nye was about actual science.
In another episode, Bill Nye attacks traditional medicine, implying that the thousands of years of accrued knowledge and experience of ancient cultures are complete garbage. I am not a scientist, but is it possible that, MAYBE, there’s some scientific truth behind some of these traditional remedies? When did science stopped being about learning and discovering to become about dictating what to think?
The worse part about this episode is this stand-up routine that manages to be somewhat racist.
If you read previous articles on this site, you know the blurring of genders and race baiting are currently at the forefront of the elite’s agenda. It is being pushed all across mass media, through various platforms.
The main engine behind this agenda is George Soros’ “Open Society”, a fund that uses billions of dollars to force the adoption of aggressive social policies while making them socially acceptable through mass media indoctrination. The fund is about disguising division, oppression, and degeneration as “social justice”. The end goal? A normalized global culture that is easily controllable through a hegemonic mass media system.
Relevant fact: At the end of 2015, Soros owned 317,534 Netflix shares, worth about $32,000,000.
Bill Nye is not saving the world, he’s serving his boss.
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{{Villain Infobox
|image = The Elder God.jpg
|image = The Elder God2.jpg
|size = 200
|fullname = The Elder God
|skills = Vast godlike powers sustained through connection to the Wheel of Fate:
*Omnipresence
*Nigh-omniscience
*Omniscience
*Immortality
*Soul absorption
*Immense magical power
|hobby = Ordering genocide.
|goals = Make Raziel kill Kain and bring an end to vampires.
|goals = Make Raziel kill Kain and bring an end to vampires.<br>
Wipe out immortal races along without any who oppose him so he can feast on mortal souls for all eternity.
|crimes = Orchestrating genocides<br>
Manipulating nearly all factions to spread violence<br>
However, Raziel stops Kain from withdrawing, because he needed to see the "True Enemy". Raziel purifies Kain, as his soul is sucked into the Reaver, which then becomes the Soul Reaver. For the first time, Kain is able to see the Elder God. Kain fights him and is successful in harming him, but the Elder God starts a tumultuous frenzy, knocking the entire place in an attempt to bury Kain under the rubble, but Kain manages to escape.
== Powers ==
The powers of Elder God are mostly unknown, he is a non-corporeal and Multi-Dimensional being, he is in both the material and the expectral plane and is able to destroy both simultaneously, he can only be seen and touched by purified beings and only can be damage by by the purified Soul Reaver. However, if he is able to interact with them, although his size varies depending on the time, he is omnipresent and timeless, no matter what year, reality or timeline be, he will be there, it is a being that detects time differently since in the spectral plane, time does not advance, it is extremely intelligent being able to manipulate several races and very intelligent beings like [[Moebius]] for thousands of years, that added to being able to see the past, present and future simultaneously makes it almost omniscient. The Elder God is able to project energy through his eyes, these shots are so fast that they are able to reach Kain, who is able to move at massively hypersonic speeds +, effortlessly, can create different types of energy fields. He is tied to his "agents", he can see what they see and every time one of them consumes a soul, this it's going to the Elder God and he absorbs them, he is able to regenerate limbs (tentacles). He is able to telepathically communicate with people even in other dimensions, he is able to resurrect creatures every time that he wanted to provided their soul hasn't been consumed. He is capable of manipulating the dimensional portals of the spectral plane to the material plane.
According to developers: "We've only just scratched the surface of things he could"
Although its size varies it has been said that he is more pervasive than a continent, his tentacles are capable of destroying walls, floors and ceilings and buildings without problems, he is also able to drill an entire continent with them.
==Trivia==
*When Soul Reaver first came out fans of the series believed The Elder God to be one and the same with Mortanius and [[Hylden Lord|Hash'ak'gik ]] because they shared the same actor, Tony Jay, in ''Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen''. This theory was ultimately abandoned in ''Legacy of Kain: Defiance''; in which Mortanius is voiced by Alastair Duncan, as series director Amy Henning stated that it was to avoid confusion, explaining that "Tony has a great voice, but it's always clear that it's him, and the intention was not to make The Elder God and Mortanius sound the same". Although Henning herself encouraged this theory in its earlier stages.
*When Soul Reaver first came out fans of the series believed The Elder God to be one and the same with Mortanius and [[Hylden Lord|Hash'ak'gik]] because they shared the same actor, Tony Jay, in ''Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen''. This theory was ultimately abandoned in ''Legacy of Kain: Defiance''; in which Mortanius is voiced by Alastair Duncan, as series director Amy Henning stated that it was to avoid confusion, explaining that "Tony has a great voice, but it's always clear that it's him, and the intention was not to make The Elder God and Mortanius sound the same". Although Henning herself encouraged this theory in its earlier stages.
*''Soul Reaver's'' original ending was to have Raziel actually kill Kain and obliterate the entire vampire race using the bell tower of the Silenced Cathedral. But Raziel would realize his error and the true malevolent intent of the Elder God's plan and as a result he travel back in time and prevent this catastrophe. Nevertheless the game series's designers felt that the game's resolution and continuation followed the same conclusion, albeit in a different path.
*The Elder God is inspired off of Gnosticism, a theological philosophy that appeared alongside Christianity. According to gnosticism the universe was created by a Supreme Being which gave rise to several other spiritual entities. Amongs these entities was the Demiurge, which in turn created the physical world. The Demiurge was seen by gnostics as being a "false god" which had trapped the human soul inside an artificial reality since the time of Adam and Eve. The Demiurge controls humanity through their blind devotion in him, but key-figures from the Bible had constantly saught to liberate the human soul from his control, such as Lucifer and eventually Jesus. Liberation from the Demiurge could only be achieved by finding the gnosis, as in knowledge. In these regards, The Elder God tricked the races of Nosgoth into worshipping him, with Moebius acting as his obedient and ignorant follower while Kain and Raziel seek to undo his lies by uncovering the truth.
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The Elder God
Elder Oracle of the Ancients
The One God
Engine of Life
Origin of All Life
Devourer of Death
The Old One
Circle of Life and Death
Hub of the Wheel of Fate
The Ancient God
The True Enemy
The Prime Mover
Soul-devouring entity
Vast godlike powers sustained through connection to the Wheel of Fate:
Nigh-omniscience
Soul absorption
Immense strength
Immense durability
Immense magical power
Ordering genocide.
Make Raziel kill Kain and bring an end to vampires.
Orchestrating genocides
Manipulating nearly all factions to spread violence
Grand theft animarum
Omnipresent Collector of Souls
“ I am eternally present, here and everywhere, now and always. I am the still center of the turning wheel, the hub of this world’s destiny. „
~ The Elder God
The Elder God is one of the main antagonists from the Legacy of Kain series. He is a giant squid-like creature with godlike powers who feeds on the souls of the dead.
He was voiced by the late Tony Jay, who had also voiced Mortanius the Necromancer and the Hylden Lord in Blood Omen, and Zephon in Soul Reaver. Aside from these roles Tony Jay was known for voicing a plethora of other villains such as Judge Claude Frollo in Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Megabyte in Reboot.
1.1 Pre-Blood Omen era
1.2 Soul Reaver
1.3 Soul Reaver 2
1.4 Defiance
2 Powers
3.1 Images
Pre-Blood Omen era
The Elder God is an ancient and omniscient creature, who was worshipped by the Ancients, one of the races that inhabited Nosgoth. They praised his Wheel of Fate, his cycle of life and rebirth to which all souls return upon death, although it was just his justification for feeding on souls. The Hylden, another race of Nosgoth, refused to be submitted to the Wheel, so the Elder God incited the Ancients on waging war against them.
The Ancients banished the Hylden to the Demon Dimension, erecting the Pillars of Nosgoth to trap them there, but the Hylden took vengeance upon the Ancients by placing a curse upon them by turning them into vampires unable to reproduce, thirsting for human blood and worst of all suffering from immortality. Because of their inability to die, the Elder God silenced himself to the vampires, as their immortal souls couldn't return to the Wheel, thus not feeding him. From this moment on, he decided to wipe out the vampires, turning his eyes to the humans. Moebius, the powerful human guardian of the Pillar of Time, become his most faithful servant, serving his master by creating the Order of Sarafan priests to exterminate the vampires. The Sarafan did, in fact, succeed in wiping out most of the Ancients, with the exception of Janos Audron, who went on to birth the human vampires starting with the blacksmith Vorador. With Vorador's skills and with vampire magic Janos created the Soul Reaver, a sword capable of defeating the Elder God, to which the god was unaware of.
Centuries after the corruption of the Pillars, the now ruler of Nosgoth Kain throws his lieutenant Raziel into the abyss. When the remnants of Raziel's body reach the bottom of the abyss and awakes, the Elder God greets him, claiming that he resurrected him to be his devourer of souls. He incites Raziel on taking revenge on Kain, so that the vampires (who now rule the land) are destroyed by him, so his Wheel of fate can turn again. Raziel kills his brothers and makes his way to Kain, who was in the Chronoplast of Time waiting for him. They have a brief discussion, but Kain flees into a portal on the chamber. Raziel follows him into the portal.
Arriving 530 years before Kain took his decision at the pillars, Raziel is greeted by Moebius, who tries to manipulate Raziel into killing Kain. After Raziel have a discussion with Kain at the Pillars, he finds the Elder God in a subterranean chamber down the Pillars. He was waiting for Raziel, but Raziel wasn't so happy with this meeting. Raziel starts distrusting the Elder, as he wanted to find his destiny by himself.
The Elder God tries to reason with Raziel, telling him to not be deceived by Kain or the murals that he find in his journey. As Raziel progresses in his journey, the Elder God slowly loses the control he had over him, getting displeased when Raziel calls him a squid and a parasite, but especially when Raziel argues if the Elder really had any part in his rebirth or if he was just conveniently at the right place and right time when he reached the bottom of the abyss. When Raziel is saved by Kain from being absorbed into the Reaver after killing his human self, he is left weakened, thus returning to the spectral realm, where the Elder God traps him.
The Elder God left Raziel trapped for 500 years, to the point of starvation, until Raziel finally decided to submit to his will. But the Elder wanted to test Raziel's loyalty; Raziel takes this chance to escape his grasp. 500 years before, as Kain enter a sealed chamber in the Vampire Citadel, the Elder talks to Kain, addressing himself as the oracle of his ancestors. Knowing that Kain wanted to find Raziel, he shows Kain an image of Raziel in the future, as he was trying to find the Heart of Darkness to resurrect Janos Audron.
The Elder God then creates a time portal for Kain, so that he can reach Raziel five centuries ahead, but his plan was that Raziel killed Kain there. Raziel, under the authoritative influence of the Hylden after killing his brother Turel, fights Kain and takes his heart out, as it was the Heart of Darkness itself. Raziel resurrects Janos, who leads him to the Spirit Forge, where he would find the answers he sought. The Elder talks to Raziel, showing how he was pleased that Raziel had killed Kain. He tried to impede Raziel on activating the forge, but is unsuccessful. The forge summons all Balance Guardians, which included Kain, who was still alive.
Raziel fights Janos, who was possessed by the Hylden Lord, but his body is destroyed and he returns to the spectral realm. The Elder is satisfied with Raziel, saying that he now will spend the rest of eternity with him. He summons Moebius, who he recently resurrected, to the place, but Kain arrives and kills him. In the spectral realm, Raziel purifies Moebius's soul and devours it, after Moebius sees to his horror that the god he worshipped was an outrageous abomination. Raziel uses Moebius's corpse to reappear in the material realm, but Kain instinctively strikes him with the Reaver.
The powers of Elder God are mostly unknown, he is a non-corporeal and Multi-Dimensional being, he is in both the material and the expectral plane and is able to destroy both simultaneously, he can only be seen and touched by purified beings and only can be damage by by the purified Soul Reaver. However, if he is able to interact with them, although his size varies depending on the time, he is omnipresent and timeless, no matter what year, reality or timeline be, he will be there, it is a being that detects time differently since in the spectral plane, time does not advance, it is extremely intelligent being able to manipulate several races and very intelligent beings like Moebius for thousands of years, that added to being able to see the past, present and future simultaneously makes it almost omniscient. The Elder God is able to project energy through his eyes, these shots are so fast that they are able to reach Kain, who is able to move at massively hypersonic speeds +, effortlessly, can create different types of energy fields. He is tied to his "agents", he can see what they see and every time one of them consumes a soul, this it's going to the Elder God and he absorbs them, he is able to regenerate limbs (tentacles). He is able to telepathically communicate with people even in other dimensions, he is able to resurrect creatures every time that he wanted to provided their soul hasn't been consumed. He is capable of manipulating the dimensional portals of the spectral plane to the material plane.
A concept art of the Ancient God (the Elder God) in Soul Reaver 2.
(3)Lok Defiance - Raziel's Intro
(30)LoK Defiance - Raziel returns to the Elder God
Legacy of Kain Defiance Elder God Battle
When Soul Reaver first came out fans of the series believed The Elder God to be one and the same with Mortanius and Hash'ak'gik because they shared the same actor, Tony Jay, in Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen. This theory was ultimately abandoned in Legacy of Kain: Defiance; in which Mortanius is voiced by Alastair Duncan, as series director Amy Henning stated that it was to avoid confusion, explaining that "Tony has a great voice, but it's always clear that it's him, and the intention was not to make The Elder God and Mortanius sound the same". Although Henning herself encouraged this theory in its earlier stages.
Soul Reaver's original ending was to have Raziel actually kill Kain and obliterate the entire vampire race using the bell tower of the Silenced Cathedral. But Raziel would realize his error and the true malevolent intent of the Elder God's plan and as a result he travel back in time and prevent this catastrophe. Nevertheless the game series's designers felt that the game's resolution and continuation followed the same conclusion, albeit in a different path.
The Elder God is inspired off of Gnosticism, a theological philosophy that appeared alongside Christianity. According to gnosticism the universe was created by a Supreme Being which gave rise to several other spiritual entities. Amongs these entities was the Demiurge, which in turn created the physical world. The Demiurge was seen by gnostics as being a "false god" which had trapped the human soul inside an artificial reality since the time of Adam and Eve. The Demiurge controls humanity through their blind devotion in him, but key-figures from the Bible had constantly saught to liberate the human soul from his control, such as Lucifer and eventually Jesus. Liberation from the Demiurge could only be achieved by finding the gnosis, as in knowledge. In these regards, The Elder God tricked the races of Nosgoth into worshipping him, with Moebius acting as his obedient and ignorant follower while Kain and Raziel seek to undo his lies by uncovering the truth.
The Elder God is also based from Cosmicism, a literaly philosophy created by 20th century science-fantasy writer Herbert Phillips Lovecraft. In Lovecraft's body of Cthulu Mythos stories gods are not truly divine, but rather extraterestrial and interdimensional creatures of a monstrous description. And although gods excert immense power they are ultimatelly just as insignificant as any other living being. Humanity wrongfully worships such beings as they are neither caring nor hateful towards humans, but rather see them as lesser beings of little consequence. In that regard, Moebius is ultimatelly mortified to descover that the Elder God is a monster and that all his zealotry was meaningless.
Main Villains
Elder God | Hylden Lord
The Circle of Nine
Anacrothe | Azimuth | Bane | DeJoule | Kain | Malek | Moebius | Mortanius | Nupraptor
The Sarafan / Kain's Lieutenants
Dumah | Melchiah | Rahab | Raziel | Turel | Zephon
Vampire Traitors
Faustus | Marcus | Sebastian
Minor Villains
Elzevir | Nemesis
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Collector of Souls
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BBB blasts Verizon for 5G ads, says coverage claims mislead customers
Jeremy Horwitz@horwitz May 14, 2020 10:25 AM
Verizon shows off its 5G network in Los Angeles, California at Mobile World Congress L.A.
While rivals AT&T and T-Mobile were racing to launch nearly national 5G networks last year, Verizon oddly focused on rollouts at sports stadiums and arenas — places where it could show off its high-speed, short-distance millimeter wave technology. Now the Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) advertising arm is taking Verizon to task for using those stadium installations as proxies to overhype its modest 5G expansion elsewhere.
This morning, the BBB’s National Advertising Division (NAD) told Verizon to stop claiming that it was “building the most powerful 5G experience for America” and recommended that the carrier make clear and conspicuous disclosures to consumers about the limited actual availability of its 5G network. While Verizon has agreed to update its disclosures, it will appeal the NAD’s objection on its network construction claims to the National Advertising Review Board.
The NAD action comes at a critical juncture for U.S. 5G deployments, which have thus far failed to deliver on the 5G standard’s bold promises. Consumers and businesses were promised 10 to 100 times faster mobile and fixed broadband speeds, as well as single-digit millisecond latency and remote industrial benefits, sparking widespread interest in the new technology. But early U.S. 5G networks have ranged from tiny (Verizon) to fuzzy (AT&T) to large and slow (T-Mobile), depriving most potential customers of those expected benefits, despite general eagerness to market “5G” as a reason to invest in new devices and services. Meanwhile, similar networks elsewhere in the world are delivering much faster average speeds, in some cases covering much larger percentages of the population.
Verizon’s rollout has been particularly unusual. As one of the two largest cellular carriers in the United States, it has over 100 million wireless customers and has aggressively promoted 5G for two years. Yet Verizon’s 5G rollouts have been almost comically spotty, covering only “parts” of over 30 cities, with outside estimates of roughly 3% coverage in some supposedly served areas. In some cases, Verizon’s 5G is available largely in stadiums or airports — retrospectively bad bets in 2020 — but the ads cited by NAD implied that the carrier’s “powerful” 5G performance was widely available elsewhere and would be coming wherever the ads were being shown. To the extent Verizon offered disclaimers in ads, they were obscured by text-neutralizing colors and fast-moving video.
Somewhat surprisingly, the initial complainant on the ads was chief rival AT&T, which brought the claims to NAD — a division of the BBB’s industry self-regulating organization BBB National Programs — for resolution. AT&T has created its own 5G-related headaches, underdelivering on a consumer 5G network last year, and mis-marketing its 4G LTE Advanced network to consumers as “5G Evolution” in the lead-up to offering actual 5G network access. Sprint, now owned by T-Mobile, took AT&T to court over 5GE “deception,” ultimately settling.
It remains to be seen how Verizon will actually improve its 5G network this year. The carrier currently offers super simplified “5G coverage maps” for 34 cities, with only one — San Diego — identified as “coming soon,” though Verizon is promising some coverage in 60 U.S. cities by year’s end. CEO Hans Vestberg said this week that expansion of Verizon’s initially hyped 5G Home broadband service will take place this fall, pending delivery of 5G modems with longer-range Qualcomm millimeter wave hardware. The carrier has also committed to rolling out a slower version of 5G that will share its existing 4G spectrum with 5G devices, though the timing of that is still ambiguous.
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What is a PEPP?
Understanding the new Pan-European Personal Pension Regulation
The Pan-European Personal Pension Product (PEPP) Regulation (EU) 2019/1238 (PEPP Regulation or just PEPPR) came into force on August 14, 2019.
PEPPR lays the foundation of a new pan-EU standard for personal pensions that work alongside national pension schemes. The PEPP standardises certain core personal pension product features including:
Robust consumer protection rules,
Detailed investment rules including upon how sustainable the investments are,
A limit on fees at 1% per year unless the product needs to contain a guarantee element,
Transparency requirements including reporting of the ESG standards,
Switching rights that enable portability when a saver moves to another Member State.
This is the first time that the EU has introduced a new financial product using a Regulation because the PEPP forms part of the Commission's wider work on the Capital Markets Union (CMU).
The PEPP is a voluntary scheme that will sit alongside national pension schemes and offer a new pan-EU option for retirement savings.
It offers consumers an alternative way to save for retirement but in a highly standardised way that enables full comparability amongst different PEPPs so as to enable more informed decisions by prospective PEPP savers.
Key points arising as a result of the consultation
(i) Greater comparability of products To facilitate easier comparisons of PEPP products, providers must publish two mandatory consumer information documents: the PEPP Key Information Document (PEPP KID) and the PEPP Benefit Statement. The aim of these documents is to provide consumers with all of the relevant information allowing for easier decision-making before entering into a binding contract and then, later on, for easier monitoring of the PEPPs' ongoing performance.
(ii) Cost efficiency Cost efficiency is one of the major goals for the PEPP. The Basic PEPP is limited to an annual cost of 1% of the PEPP saver’s accumulated capital at the end of each year.
According to EIOPA, the “Basic PEPP” has been specifically regulated to offer a relatively high level of capital protection. It is understood however that certain legacy products such as fixed annuity PEPPs may still require paying additional fees to Insurers for guarantees. These additional fees are excluded from the cost cap but due to their size must be expressly disclosed.
(iii) Digital Access With the banking, investment & insurance worlds moving further towards digitalisation, online access is seen as one of the most important opportunities for consumers’ to engage with their PEPP to better plan how to achieve their retirement goals.
The use of digital means also eliminates many costs normally associated with legacy distribution networks.
(4) Transparency for consumers The PEPP consumer information documents introduce a 'summary risk indicator' in the PEPP KID, which identifies the riskiness of the different PEPP investment options. They also include comparative information to help consumers understand the relative risk to the expected future PEPP retirement benefits, as projections of future retirement income are key for consumers to assess whether the product meets their individual retirement objectives.
In this respect, the PEPP Framework is generally expected to build as much as possible on the application of Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 (PRIIPs)3, while adapting the KID to the PEPP's retirement purpose to enable investors to select the most appropriate pension product.
National authorities will be responsible for authorizing PEPPs, and not EIOPA. EIOPA will instead be granted product intervention power with respect to the EU-level requirement placed on PEPP providers, which is set out in the delegated acts and based on the wording of the PRIIPS Regulation.
(5) PEPP Portability It should come as no surprise that the success of PEPP will depend on strong supervision and close cooperation between national competent authorities in the different Member States. EIOPA is of the opinion that regular supervisory reporting and solid product intervention powers will be necessary to ensure efficient and effective supervision and monitoring of the PEPP market, both at national and European levels.
(6) Tax Tax was never expressly mentioned when the PEPP was being set up. The presidency successfully resisted any requirements for Member States to offer tax incentives for PEPP savers in the PEPP Regulation (on the grounds that tax incentives are exclusively a matter for member states and as such the Regulation’s compromise text refers to "possible" incentives allowing a member state to offer incentives if they wish.
As such, the PEPP Regulation does not contain any specific tax provisions. The sub-accounts feature of the PEPP will enable savers to qualify for national tax incentives where they exist, provided the sub-accounts adhere to the corresponding national tax requirements for incentives.
PEPPR encourages Member States to grant the same tax treatment to PEPPs as to comparable national PPPs, so as to create a level playing field for the PEPP. Indeed European case law indicates that the Members States may not be able to discriminate between domestic personal pensions and PEPPs for tax purposes.
Nevertheless, PEPP providers are required to inform potential PEPP savers that the tax law of the PEPP saver’s Member State of residence may have an impact on the actual pay-out.
Sunday, October 11, 2020 , by Dean McClelland
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How to Identify the Office Jerk
FlourishAnyway
FlourishAnyway is an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist with applied experience in corporate human resources and consulting.
This article will illuminate the characteristics of the Office Jerk and potentially help you determine whether or not you fit that description.
Lara604 via FreeWikimedia Commons, CC-BY-SA 2.0, modified by FlourishAnyway
Jerks. Bullies. A-holes. Creeps. Call them what you will. Then consider whether the name fits someone you know. Gasp . . . could this even be you?
Each of us behaves like a jerk sometimes. Whether you make a habit of it, however, determines if the label sticks.
This article will break down the defining characteristics of the Office Jerk. It should help you determine whether or not you fit into that category—and what you can do about it.
12 Defining Characteristics of the Office Jerk
Throwing personal insults and status slaps
Invading others' "personal space"
Initiating uninvited personal contact
Casting threats and intimidation
Making sarcastic jokes and mean-spirited teasing
Sending out flaming emails
Yelling and engaging in public humiliation acts
Interrupting (rudely and routinely)
Engaging in two-faced attacks
Giving out dirty looks (stares, glares, eye rolls)
Treating people like they are invisible
Isolating the target socially, physically, or informationally
"There are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one’s self."
— Benjamin Franklin, American founding father
Frequent yelling is a dead give-away: you're an office jerk.
Epyc_Wynn via Pixabay, Free Domain
Illusory Superiority (or Why You Probably Think You're Not a Jerk)
The problem with being the office jerk is that you probably have no clue that you are one—especially if you're the boss. In fact, most people have only a modest level of insight into their ability, character, or how others perceive them.1,2
Why are we so inaccurate at self-evaluation? Blame it on a common cognitive bias (or distorted pattern of thinking) called illusory superiority. This error in human judgment leads each of us—not just jerks—to overestimate our positive qualities while overlooking our negatives, in comparison with others.
As a result, we fool ourselves into believing we are smarter and funnier than we are in reality, as well as more sensitive, more attractive, and more popular.3 Inaccurate self-assessments also prompt us to view ourselves as better employees, leaders, and drivers, for example.
How Well Do You Know Yourself?
Studies show that most people have only a modest level of insight into their ability, character, or how others perceive them.
Do You Think You're Better Than Average?
Statistically, of course, not everyone can be above average. It's impossible. But that's where most people see themselves. For example:
94% of university professors in one study described their work as above average;
70% of college bound students in another study rated their leadership skills as above average—with 25% claiming they belonged in the top 1%;
93% of American drivers in one experiment evaluated themselves as above average compared with other drivers in the study.4
Is it possible that your self-view is inflated? It's worth considering.
The expression you wear influences how the world perceives you.
Ryan Hyde via Flickr, CC-BY-SA 2.0
Poor Complex Social Skills
Personal attributes that are most difficult to accurately gauge are complex social skills. Examples include leadership, communication, cooperativeness, trustworthiness, respect, and empathy.
Incidentally, deficits in complex social skills also prompt others to label us jerks. Such skills are so difficult to accurately self-assess, because they are often ambiguously defined.
It's easy to know if you're good at bowling or golf, for instance, because you earn an objective score. However, what makes someone a "good manager" or a "persuasive speaker"? That's much more open to interpretation.5
The Tendency to Blow Sunshine
Information needed to make an accurate self-evaluation is often not available. This is because there is a large positivity bias: a general tendency for observers to withhold negative information. (A salesperson once jokingly told me this was "blowing sunshine" up someone's rear end.)
People who could give us accurate information about our skills—those who have seen us in action—choose to err on the side of politeness rather than confrontation and conflict. It's the easy way out.
Negative feedback becomes even less available as an employee moves up the corporate ladder. People in higher-level positions have fewer peers who can set them straight. They also have more subordinates, and subordinates are typically unwilling to risk the consequences of providing negative feedback to a boss.
We tend to ignore or discredit negative information about ourselves and look for external factors to blame. This allows us to be blissfully unaware of any shortcomings.
Seth Woodworth via Flickr, CC-BY-SA 2.0
Ignoring Evidence
Unfortunately, even when negative information is available, we tend to ignore or discount it.
We blame the messenger or look to environmental factors as excuses. For example, we assume the observer lacks credibility to pass judgment.
Failing to accept negative information leaves us blissfully un-self-aware of our shortfalls. Studies show that people with the lowest competence levels are the most deluded about how their skills objectively measure up.6
So what are the implications for Office Jerks? The worst of them may be the most difficult to convince. They don't receive enough feedback about the inappropriateness of their behavior and its impact. (Think "management.") And even when they do get unpleasant feedback, they often don't listen well or internalize the need for change.
Is there feedback that you have chosen to ignore?
Jerks can be male or female, coworkers, or bosses.
Elvin via Flickr, CC-BY-SA 2.0
Damage Inflicted by Jerks
Working with a jerk is like getting pecked to death by ducks. Each insult, dirty look, or email flame erodes a coworker's energy, self-regard, and trust in the organization.
Jerks wreak havoc upon not only their targets but also upon bystanders, the larger organization, and the jerk him- or herself.
Impacts of Abusive Supervision on Employees
Research links abusive supervision to lower job and life satisfaction, diminished productivity, less commitment to the organization, and turnover.7
Employees exposed to abusive supervision perform more poorly, withhold discretionary effort that would help the company, and are more likely to engage in counterproductive work behavior (e.g., workplace theft, production sabotage, taking long breaks, lateness, and misusing information).
Managers are agents of the company, so when the boss is a jerk, employees place responsibility for the behavior upon both the jerk and the organization that hired and tolerated him. Unfortunately, being treated badly also makes you more prone to behave like a jerk yourself, potentially creating an organizational culture of psychological abuse.
Being treated badly makes you more likely to treat others that way.
skeeze via Pixabay, Public Domain
Bystanders and Jerks Suffer Too
Jerk behavior is also associated with targets' and bystanders' experience of insomnia, depression, anxiety, fatigue, anger, and irritability.
Jerks can also suffer. When their behavior is exposed, jerks may experience humiliation and career setbacks as a result of being unable to "play well with others." Even if they are not fired for their bully behavior, the Office Jerk may be demoted, transferred to a less appealing job, or required to undergo a stressful performance improvement (or "get well") plan.
Clearly, Office Jerks harm coworkers, the company, and even themselves.
What are the consequences of behaving like a jerk in your workplace?
Jerks are easy to spot in other people.
larryvincent via Flickr, CC-BY-SA 2.0
So What's a Jerk to Do?: Tips for Taming the Jerk in You
As American author Mark Twain once said: "It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so."
Tame your inner jerk by recognizing the behaviors that cause you trouble, getting feedback, and expressing your desire to change.
5 Quick Pointers for Taming the Office Jerk in You
Actively solicit feedback.
Listen and look for trends.
Verbalize a genuine desire to change.
Give others permission to hold you accountable for your jerk behaviors.
Look for what makes you similar to others.
Recognition Is Critical
If someone has slipped you this article with a note to read it, consider it your wake-up call.
Being the Office Jerk often means that everyone at work is in on your "secret," except you. Although the realization doesn't feel good, count yourself lucky: at least now you know!
Recognition that you are the Office Jerk (or one of them) is a first step to change. You cannot change what you don't acknowledge.
Take The Jerk Test (below) and review the 12 Defining Characteristics of the Office Jerk (above) for insight. Then read up on the toxic impact of jerks, bullies, tyrants, and other workplace meanies.
Suggested starting places are these books:
Being the Boss: The Three Imperatives for Becoming a Great Leader
The No A**hole Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't
Good Boss, Bad Boss: How to Be the Best...and Learn from the Worst
You don't have to shout to be heard—quell your inner jerk.
Racchio via Flickr, CC-BY-SA 2.0
Feedback Is a Gift
Because of the widespread bias towards providing positive feedback (even when it's untrue), learn to value negative feedback.
It may be uncomfortable to hear, but the person who is offering it is doing you a favor. They are choosing to share their perceptions rather than take the easy way out. Actively solicit and then listen to negative feedback so that you can improve.
One way to know whether people are being forthright is to compare their negative feedback to what you've heard before. In particular, recall what others have said to you during previous conflict episodes. People have their guards down when angry and can impart some painfully honest messages. Look for trends.
To make coworkers more comfortable with providing you negative feedback, take baby steps. For example, directly after a situation ask how you could have been more effective. As you do this more, it will become easier for everyone involved.
I once had a great boss who made a habit of informally debriefing after key conversations or meetings. He'd ask, "What could I have done better?" Then he'd listen. Pointing out and discussing your own imperfections also makes the peer-as-comrade and manager-as-coach roles more achievable.
"If one person says that you are a horse, smile at them. If two people say that you are a horse, give it some thought. If three people say you are a horse, go out and buy a saddle.”
Communicate Your Desire to Change
The bigger the jerk, the more coworkers will distrust your intentions at first. However, just as an addict must acknowledge his or her behavior, you must openly own your habits of incivility.
Yes, it's time to eat a little crow. Name the behaviors you're guilty of—for example, sarcastic wisecracks, nitpicking, namedropping, incessant talking about yourself. Admit that you do not fully realize how aggressive and condescending you can come across. Then, simply listen.
Verbalize a genuine desire to change by letting others know that your treatment of others is something you are committed to working on. Then, if you are truly ready to change, ask for coworkers' help.
Give them permission moving forward to alert you when you're being a turd. You might agree on a code word or phrase, such as, "Is that what you meant to say? Because how that just came across is . . ."
Be warned, however, that if you communicate a desire to change and then fail to follow through on your commitment, you've likely damaged the relationship even further. Either be genuine or don't do this at all!
Learn how to de-escalate.
Goumbik via Pixabay, Free Domain
Small Changes Can Equal a Big Difference
As you hold yourself more accountable for your nastiness, be aware that small moments matter. Watch your words. Can they be perceived as weapons? Particularly watch your humor.
Control your eye rolls, loud sighs, and other nonverbal behaviors that communicate disrespect. If someone else in the office is behaving poorly, avoid making it a War of the Office Jerks. Instead, learn how to de-escalate.
Also consider seeking significant input into hiring decisions because of the tendency for decision makers to hire people similar to themselves. If you are a recovering jerk, recognize that if you hire another jerk, this means you're at risk for a major relapse.
Say No to Verbal Fisticuffs
To quell the jerk in you, practice looking for similarities between yourself and others rather than comparing yourself against them. Also keep watch on whether lack of sleep or environmental stressors (e.g., heat, noise, crowding) might be contributing to jerk behavior.
A recent boss of mine became a particularly annoying jerk in the months after his wife delivered their second child. His sense of humor became especially biting, he engaged in status slaps, and he cut others off in conversation. He also became more short-tempered and directive than normal. Some of my coworkers even received mean emails. I could tell when he didn't get much sleep the night before by the way he conducted himself. Not pretty, but he magically managed to pull it together in front of executives.
As you change, accept that you are bound to suffer setbacks. Don't be discouraged by them. Acknowledge them, make amends, and resolve to do better. Look forward to one day having people in the office joke about what a jerk you used to be!
The Jerk Test
Jerks are untrustworthy know-it-alls with cooperation problems. Answer yes or no to each of the following 20 questions. Although not a scientifically validated test, it is based in part on The No A**hole Rule by Robert Sutton, Ph.D.
Do you feel much smarter and more talented than those you are working with (and sometimes you cannot help but let them know)?
Have you noticed that you work with a bunch of jerks?
Do people in the office have low levels of trust for one another?
In order to get ahead, do you need to step on a few people?
Are you jealous when coworkers succeed?
Do you have a long list of enemies and a short list of friends?
Do you find yourself eye-rolling, glaring, or making wise cracks at others' expense when someone makes you mad?
Do you take credit for other people's accomplishments?
Is it fun to see others squirm?
Do you enjoy pointing out errors, especially in front of other people?
Do you have an especially close group of favorite coworkers that you hang out with—and that likes to gossip and crack jokes at others' expense?
Are you quick to point out your credentials or talents?
Do you name-drop (to build yourself up) or name-call (to tear someone else down)?
Do you hate working in groups? Do you tend to monopolize the conversation?
When you approach, do people frequently change the subject or break up the conversation?
Do you have the sense people are careful about what they say around you?
Are people slow to respond to your emails or phone calls?
Do you get into email flame wars with jerks?
Are others reluctant to share details of their personal lives with you?
Do coworkers often leave you out of extracurricular social activities (e.g., lunches, after-work events and parties)?
0-5 yes answers: Everyone displays some jerk tendencies. Work harder to control the inner jerk.
6-10 yes answers: Borderline jerk. Get some help to control your jerk behavior before it ruins you.
11 or more yes answers: Confirmed jerk. Forget about what others think. How can you even stand yourself?
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7Sutton, Robert I. The No Asshole Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't. New York: Warner Business Books, 2007.
© 2013 FlourishAnyway
FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on March 22, 2015:
Susie - I know someone who anonymously gifted "The No Asshole Rule" to a coworker. Great message there, huh? I'm so glad I work with cats now. They can usually be convinced to act nicely with treats or catnip. Thanks for reading!
Susie Lehto from Minnesota on March 22, 2015:
I do know someone I would like to send this article to, because it might help them change from being a jerk. BUT, I am not going to open a can of worms.
I am glad I work at home in comfort, and I do not have to open the door to bullishness. Thank God!
Useful, interesting and even somewhat funny hub.
poetryman6969 - Absolutely. Sometimes what works best is to pull away. Or, slip articles like this one on their desk when no one is looking. It will at least make them think. Repeated enough, it could make them wonder what's wrong with everyone else.
poetryman6969 on March 01, 2015:
People who need the help the most are the least willing to listen. You say to them: Maybe there is a reason why you get in a fight with everyone you meet. Maybe there is a reason why you have a problem with EVERYONE you try to train. It takes hard work to be a jerk. Despite being a legend in your own mind, you have to be adept at avoiding all evidence and clues that point to you as the problem!
FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on September 25, 2014:
Nancy Owens - Sad to think of but yes, that can happen. We spend so much time in the work environment, and sometimes it can be hard to leave conflict at work when we exit the office doors, especially when it seems especially unfair. Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment.
Nancy Owens from USA on September 24, 2014:
In addition to the damages jerks inflict on employees, I think we can also count the psychological effect of the jerk boss on the employee. It is just like domestic abuse. The employee loses confidence in him or herself, they lose hope that they can get a better or different job. They suffer in silence daily.
And their other option is to go above the jerk's head and risk getting their livelihood cut off. The damage these bullies and jerks cause is so great. People will contemplate or even commit suicide over things that happen at work.
FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on July 29, 2014:
AB - I appreciate your reflections. Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment. May you always stay clear of jerks, both in and out of the office.
AB on July 29, 2014:
There is 3 kinds of unhappy people in the workplace: 1- bullies that judge, lie, cheat and steel. 2- victims of bullies who react to bullies. 3- others who mean well but are not taught growing up how to control their emotions, body language or facial expressions and/or they come from a different culture. I really don't feel comfortable calling group two and three as office jerks. The article is stimulated my thoughts about workplace bullying. Thanks.
FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on November 05, 2013:
ologsinquito - Thanks for sharing! Have a great day!
ologsinquito from USA on November 05, 2013:
I'm pinning this to my "How to Deal with Adult Bullies" board. Voted up.
FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on October 04, 2013:
DDE -- Thank you for reading and sharing. Think of the hub as a "public service" for the socially unaware in the office.
Devika Primić from Dubrovnik, Croatia on October 04, 2013:
How To Tell If You Are the Office Jerk a well approached hub on this title and you have written in detail with great explanation. LIKED on Facebook, Tweeted and voted up.
FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on August 22, 2013:
Dolores - People promote those like themselves, so it sure makes sense. I really wanted to use another word rather than "jerk" but I wanted to keep it fairly decent if ya know what I mean.
Dolores Monet from East Coast, United States on August 22, 2013:
The amazing thing is how so many of these jerks come into positions of power. And as Nell above says, the word jerk is certainly putting it mildly.
toptendeals - Thanks for reading and commenting. Your honesty is very refreshing. Sooner or later we all meet or match, don't we? Smugness, snide comments, eye rolls, etc. don't feel so good on the receiving end. I think it's part of maturing. Definitely a process, faster sometimes than others.
Jason Benedict from Boca Raton, Florida on August 17, 2013:
Entertaining read, I've definitely toned down my own smugness after running into someone that was more arrogant than I acted. Opened my eyes to how annoying of a person you can be with that air.
Leslie - Thanks for taking the time to read and comment. Funny thing is the jerks always think they're well liked. I always thought it would be a neat thing to slip an article like this on The Office Jerk's chair with an unsigned note at the top saying that this is them. I wanted to write the hub so that someone could do it if they wanted to, hehe.
Leslie from South Carolina on August 01, 2013:
Wow, amazing article. I laughed at your pics when reading and thinking of the office jerk at my place of employment. Voted up, awesome, and useful. I look forward to reading more of your work.
FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on June 28, 2013:
torrilynn - Thanks for reading and sharing. Yes, there are so many know-it-alls who think they're all that. Sometimes they may actually be smarter/funnier/more attractive/more popular than the rest of us, but there's no reason to act like a jerk.
torrilynn on June 28, 2013:
@FlourishAnyway i never knew that there was an actual word for someone who thinks they are smarter than others. fascinating and detailed information you have here. Voted up and pinned!
FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on May 30, 2013:
Jill, thank you for the read and comments and most especially for not blowin' sunshine my way, hehe. I appreciate the time you spent to visit!
Jill Spencer from United States on May 30, 2013:
Insightful and wonderfully written! Looking forward to reading more of your work. (And I'm not "blowing sunshine"!)--Jill
Thank you, Tammy! I agree and wonder why we allow it to happen? Thanks for the read and your comment.
Tammy from North Carolina on May 27, 2013:
Why is there at least one in every office? It seems like people with these qualities always end up in charge. Great hub!
I appreciate the read, Rajan. I'm sure everyone behaves like a jerk sometimes. It's just a matter of degree and frequency!
Rajan Singh Jolly from From Mumbai, presently in Jalandhar, INDIA. on May 20, 2013:
With that list of behavior of a jerk it seems very few of us are devoid of this streak. Very interesting read.
kidscrafts - Sorry to hear about your jerk experience, but I'm glad there was a fix aimed at the jerk. They bring everyone down and can contaminate a workplace. Research shows that negative interactions pack five times the punch that positive ones do. We ruminate about them, let them spoil our mood, unwittingly spread the meanness, etc. Life is hard enough without all the spoilers! Thanks for reading and commenting!
kidscrafts from Ottawa, Canada on May 15, 2013:
I used to have a principal who was a manipulative jerk. I almost quit teaching because it was a nightmare. Because of a lot of complaints, the school board removed her from the school and she had to work at the school board. I think she was bitter because of a nasty divorse. Too bad!
A jerk in any environment doesn't bring anything positive because when people start to gossip about that person in a certain way, it brings the bad side of everybody :-(
@bdegiulio - That's been my experience as well. I learned to just do my job, mentally take notes about who was untrustworthy, and try to find some kindred spirits. Sometimes the only thing that got me through a tough day with an office jerk was repeating the mantra, "Let it roll off, like water on a duck's back." Easier said than done sometimes! Thanks for the visit and the feedback.
Nell Rose, I know exactly what you're saying! "Jerk" is the best name I could use that would keep me compliant with HubPages and Adsense. My hope is that if someone doesn't have stomach to confront the jerk about his/her behavior (probably for the umpteenth time), at least they can print this article out and slip it on the Office Jerk's desk, perhaps with some strategic highlighting. Thanks for the visit!
Bill De Giulio from Massachusetts on May 14, 2013:
This was very interesting and entertaining. Now I know why I'll never get ahead in the company that I work for, not because I'm an office jerk, but because I'm not. Seems that to really move up the corporate ladder you need the ability to step on people. Definitely not for me. G.reat Hub
Nell Rose from England on May 14, 2013:
In your list above in the blue, you mentioned how to recognise a jerk, well, trust me I said yes to every single one, I had a woman working with me who did all those things, I hated her, as did everybody else, I think the word jerk is very polite compared to what I thought of her! lol!
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Phony 'Victims:' More Democrats Threaten Court Packing, Blaming Own Escalations on GOP
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Source: AP Photo/Alex Brandon
In the lead-up to the confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett last evening, Senate Democrats put on an angry show for their base, launch a late-night talkathon in which they challenged the legitimacy of the Barrett confirmation process, savaged Republican tactics, and made various implicit and explicit threats. Before we go any further, let's recall that Barrett's confirmation process is totally legitimate -- not only under the constitution, but based on overwhelming precedent. Republicans' supposedly rotten, awful, unfair tactics are actually just the upper chamber's majority acting as it typically has -- or as it recently has, following unprecedented and unilateral power grabs by Democrats. And yet, we're seeing tantrums like this:
Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) speaking on the Senate floor tonight:
"I don't want to pack the court. I don't want to change the number. I don't want to have to do that, but if all of this rule-breaking is taking place, what does the majority expect? What do they expect?"
— Niels Lesniewski (@nielslesniewski) October 26, 2020
I don't want to explode a major governing institution, crushing its legitimacy. I really don't. But in light of all this fictional, entirely fabricated "rule-breaking" taking place by Republicans, what choice do I have? This is embarrassing. There has been zero rule-breaking. None. The big example that leftists have been pointing to is the Judiciary Committee "violating" its quorum rules to advance Barrett's nomination, despite a Democratic boycott stunt. But that was on the up-and-up, as well:
No, this is what happens when you just repeat things you read online.
That is the judiciary committee quorom rule (not a Senate rule), but the committee chair can overrule (otherwise minority just wouldn't show up every time they wanted to block a nominee from being advanced). https://t.co/HExQ3Npemj
— (((AG))) (@AGHamilton29) October 26, 2020
They actually did appeal! Schumer did on Thursday as a point of order to get the chair to set aside the Judiciary vote and was ruled out of order, meaning the committee vote was ruled legitimate and within the rules. Then the ruling was upheld by a floor vote.
— Matt Whitlock (@mattdizwhitlock) October 26, 2020
If the minority party could thwart any judicial nomination by refusing to show up in committee, they'd do so as a matter of course. A majority of the committee was present and voted to proceed, in accordance with Senate rules. Democrats didn't even have one member present to object. Democrats' unserious boycott was abnormal; Republicans' vote to move forward was not. It's also untrue that Republicans broke their own "rule" from the 2016 Merrick Garland standoff. Yes, some individual senators made sweeping statements that render their 2020 actions hypocritical (several have justified their about-face by citing the truly egregious conduct of the opposition during the Kavanaugh circus). But the official stance of the majority was much more carefully-framed and hewed to the historical norm. Mitch McConnell addressed all of this in a speech over the weekend, which we amplified yesterday.
Arguably, the lone true GOP escalation was the decision to apply Harry Reid's "nuclear option" to Supreme Court nominees, though Democrats left McConnell and company little choice when they detonated yet another unprecedented and unilateral escalation by launching the first partisan filibuster against a SCOTUS nominee in US history. Absent the Reid Rule -- which came into existence in 2013 when Senate Democrats couldn't countenance Republicans using their previous unprecedented, unilateral escalation against them -- the last seven years would have looked quite different. Over time, frustrated Republicans would consider becoming the aggressors, then back away. That's why we got the "Gang of 14" compromise rather than the nuclear option during the second Bush administration. That's why filibusters were mulled but not attempted against Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor. That's why President Trump's frequent demands that McConnell eliminate the legislative filibuster were rebuffed every time.
But now a guy like "independent" Sen. Angus King, a liberal Democrat from Maine, is pretending that the GOP playing a few years of hardball under Democrats' own standards is forcing him to retaliate. This would be the same "independent" senator who joined nearly all of his Democratic colleagues to bless Reid's nuclear event, which was endorsed by then-Vice President Joe Biden. This would also be the same "independent" senator who said just last year that he hopes the Senate "would not ever, ever consider doing away with the filibuster, which is basically the whole premise of the Senate." It's ludicrous that any Democrat who went nuclear seven years ago would have the temerity to blame Republicans for abiding by the standards they constructed. But these people are power-hungry hacks, so they're feigning victimhood and claiming to be "radicalized" by the GOP employing Democrat-invented tools for a handful of years (during which voters gave them unified control of the presidency and Senate):
I think people underrate the extent to which rank and file senators have been procedurally radicalized over the past five years. When King was elected it was unclear if he'd caucus with Democrats or Republicans. Now he's openly indicating he could support court expansion! https://t.co/3AIrDhKAGA
— Jacob Rubashkin (@JacobRubashkin) October 26, 2020
Sounds like King and his fellow "rank and file" Democrats (let's not act like King has been anything other than a reliable leftist for years, having nuked the filibuster with Reid) need a history lesson or two. The trouble is, most of them likely know they're wrong on the facts. They don't care. They're trying to lay the groundwork for their next arrogation of power, so empirical reality and personal culpability don't matter to them. Of course, they're frustrated by the immense and important progress President Trump and Senate Republicans have made on this front over the last four years. It wasn't supposed to be this way. But it is. Remember, they had no concerns whatsoever when President Obama reshaped the federal judiciary, partially thanks to Republicans largely avoiding scorched-earth tactics, and partially thanks to Democrats' embracing the same. A review from Politico in mid-2016:
Obama has already appointed 329 judges to lifetime jobs, more than one third of the judiciary, and they’re already moving American jurisprudence in Obama’s direction. He got two left-leaning women onto the Court: Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic justice, and Elena Kagan, his former solicitor general. He also flipped the partisan balance of the nation’s 13 courts of appeals; when he took office, only one had a majority of Democratic appointees, and now nine do.
Republicans didn't like it, used some Democratic tactics to slow things down, and occasionally squawked about some (abandoned) lower-level power plays. But during the Obama years, Democrats largely "won the judicial wars," to borrow from Politico's headline. As Obama flipped the partisan balance of more than half of the nation's circuit courts of appeals, Republicans didn't vow radical "reforms," nor did they pursue them after winning unified control of government in 2016. Republicans theoretically could have packed lower courts or added seats to the Supreme Court when they controlled everything in 2017 and 2018, but such wild acts weren't even considered. As mentioned above, congressional leaders shot down Trump's periodic importuning to end the filibuster altogether. What Republicans did was exploit all the new power Democrats had handed to them, thanks to their prior escalations, and leaned into a relentless mission to fill as many vacancies as possible.
You see, Democrats aren't seething because Republicans are actually violating precedent or breaking rules. They're angry because Republicans are exercising their power unapologetically while forcing powerless Democrats to lie in the bed they've made over the last three-plus decades. And that misplaced frustration is growing so acute that they're now overtly flirting with a thermonuclear option, from which there would be no coming back. Sen. Ben Sasse admonished his Democratic colleagues on this subject matter yesterday:
[Democrats] are out of arguments, but they’re not out of soundbites. And one of the things that’s true in American life is that with freedom of speech, even if your sound bite is nonsense, you have the right to be wrong and you have the right to say it. So, given that we’re gonna be here all day, it’s all over but the shouting, it seems like we don’t have to play the same speeches on repeat over and over again. We can actually do two things and I think that we should spend a little bit of time reviewing how we got here and a little bit of time talking about where we go next. First, we should explicitly name the Senate’s most valuable player and as somebody who is a junior member of this body, I don’t want to cross Cocaine Mitch, the gentleman from Kentucky, but the truth of the matter is the Senator most responsible for the confirmation proceedings we have happening on the floor today is not from Kentucky. The Senator most responsible for the fact that Amy Coney Barrett’s gonna be confirmed tonight, the Senator most responsible for the confirmations of Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, is the former Democratic leader from Nevada, Senator Harry Reid.
It was Senator Harry Reid that blew up the filibuster for judicial appointments in November of 2013, and the rest of how we got here is just a footnote on that history. Leader McConnell walked through some of this history on Friday and Saturday, how at every turn, from Robert Bork to Brett Kavanaugh, many progressive progressives have in an effort to try to secure policy outcomes in the Supreme Court, then escalating the confirmation wars. I won’t repeat all of that history from Friday and Saturday here, but when Harry Reid went nuclear, he set the Senate on a path to this day...There’s simply no comparable event with November of 2013 when Harry Reid decided to make this body simply majoritarian on confirmations. So, where do we go next? It is no secret that some of my colleagues on the left are itching to blow up the legislative filibuster.
I'll leave you with the push for "reform" gaining some steam:
??Ted Kaufman signed this. Biden's longtime chief of staff who is leading the transition. https://t.co/08tTniatCO
— Alex Thompson (@AlxThomp) October 25, 2020
This would likely require a constitutional amendment, which is why many outcomes-driven leftists prefer obliterating the filibuster in order to pass legislation adding seats to the Court -- a radical, norm-crushing, unpopular scheme. The only way to guarantee that none of these power grabs can move forward under a potential Biden administration is to help Republican senators and Senate candidates win in November, especially in key states like Alabama (defeat Jones), Alaska (re-elect Sullivan), Arizona (elect McSally), Colorado (re-elect Gardner), Georgia (re-elect Perdue and elect a Republican in the other race), Iowa (re-elect Ernst), Kansas (elect Marshall), Maine (re-elect Collins), Michigan (elect James), Minnesota (elect Lewis), Montana (re-elect Daines), North Carolina (re-elect Tillis), South Carolina (re-elect Graham), and Texas (re-elect Cornyn).
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'Welcome to Brexit': Dutch officials confiscate British truckers' sandwiches under new import rules
British hauliers have had ham sandwiches confiscated at the Dutch border after customs officers told truckers “welcome to Brexit”. In video footage aired by Dutch TV it shows British drivers having their packed lunches confiscated under new Brexit rules which ban the personal importation of any meat and dairy items. In the recording the officer tells the lorry driver, who is outside his vehicle at the Hook of Holland ferry terminal, that as a result of Brexit, “you are no longer allowed to bring certain foods to Europe, like meat, fruit, vegetables, fish, that kind of stuff.”
The new laws came into effect on New Year’s Day, after the transition period was completed. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) states commercial drivers will “not be able to bring POAO (products of an animal origin) such as those containing meat or dairy (for example, a ham and cheese sandwich) into the EU”. It comes as hauliers have warned that freight delays will escalate this week as more firms attempt to send lorries abroad.
Rod McKenzie, director of policy and public affairs at the Road Haulage Association (RHA), said he was “very worried” about the impact of post-Brexit customs checks. He said: “Traders have been holding off sending lorries into harm’s way, because they wanted to see what other people’s problems were so they could learn from them. “But you can’t keep doing that forever, you’ve got to trade.
There will come a moment when people bite the bullet and send the truck.”
Brexit in Pictures
Pete White, transport manager at Berkshire-based haulage firm Whites Transport Services, said his lorries are suffering major disruption, with journeys that previously took two days now taking up to five. Meanwhile, Boris Johnson has been urged to intervene after Kirkella, the trawler which normally catches up to 10 per cent of all the fish sold in the UK’s fish and chip shops, continues to be tied up in port waiting for new distant-waters fishing deals. The 100-strong crew of Kirkella are still waiting for negotiations to be completed with Norway and other countries.
The trawler Kirkella, described as the ‘pride of the UK’s distant-waters fishing fleet’, has been stuck in Hull since DecemberCredit: PA
Kirkella, which can freeze up to 780 tonnes of cod and haddock on its trips, has been tied up in St George’s Dock, Hull, since returning from its last trip at the beginning of December.
In a letter to the Prime Minister, Karl Turner, the Labour MP for Hull East, said he wanted to know the Government’s plan to secure continued access to the quotas the UK has caught historically in the Norwegian Economic Zone (NEZ) in and around the Barents Sea. The MP said he also wanted to know about plans to secure access to the waters around Svalbard, Greenland and Iceland.
Freight lorries are parked at a truck stop off the M20 leading to Dover near Folkestone in Kent in December 2020, after France closed its borders to accompanied freight arriving from the UK due to the rapid spread of a new coronavirus strainCredit: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images
Chief executive of UK Fisheries, Jane Sandell, said: “Talks between the UK, the EU and Norway are only beginning now, and there is no certainty unless the Government seriously raises its game that we will get anything like the quota we need in distant waters that will make fishing economically viable for us.” A UK Government spokesman said: “The UK has secured a Fisheries Framework Agreement with Norway and the Faroe Islands, which provides the legal basis for annual negotiations on fishing opportunities and potential access to each other’s waters.
“Negotiations for fishing opportunities in 2021 will be concluded as soon as possible.”
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Navy SEAL GOP Congressman Refuses to Get Paid During Shutdown — Instead, He’s Donating It
The government shutdown has dominated headlines as each side of the aisle has blamed the other for the lack of a deal for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
President Donald Trump has repeatedly said that funding for a border wall has to be included for a deal to be made, and now he has called for a “nuclear option” if the “stalemate continues.”
During the shutdown, service members are not getting paid, but congressmen are.
Rep. Scott Taylor (R-VA), who is a former Navy SEAL, posted on Twitter Saturday saying he would be donating his salary during the shutdown.
Congress shouldn't be paid during this #GovtShutdown , just like some of you aren't being paid & especially if our military & first responders are not. I will donate my salary to a military/veterans' charity each day. Today's pay will go to Vetshouse, Inc.https://t.co/780MrFfYDP
— Scott Taylor (@Scotttaylorva) January 20, 2018
His donation will be going to a different military or veteran’s charity each day. The first day’s donation went to Vetshouse Inc., which is a nonprofit serving homeless veterans.
Day 2 of #SchumerShutdown #GovernmentShutdown . I will be donating my pay to https://t.co/b28scKDlX6 End22, literally, saves lives and families by preventing #Veteran suicide. #SuicidePrevention pic.twitter.com/16liCNrTVw
On the second day, Taylor donated to End 22, which helps prevent veteran suicide.- READ MORE
The White House changed its voicemail message to blame congressional Democrats for failing to pass a budget over partisan squabbles on immigration.
“Unfortunately, we cannot answer your call today because Congressional Democrats are holding government funding—including funding for our troops and other national security priorities—hostage to an unrelated immigration debate,” the recording says.
The message, which was recorded for the White House’s public comment line, said calls could not be answered because of the “obstruction” from Democrats.
“Due to this obstruction, the government is shut down,” the recording continued.
The message ended by informing callers that they can leave comments for President Trump on the White House website contact page until the government reopens. – READ MORE
President Trump blamed Democratic lawmakers for a government shutdown Saturday, accusing them of “holding our Military hostage” over their demand that a short-term spending bill include protection for illegal immigrants brought to the country as children.
“Democrats are holding our Military hostage over their desire to have unchecked illegal immigration,” he tweeted. “Can’t let that happen!”
Democrats are holding our Military hostage over their desire to have unchecked illegal immigration. Can’t let that happen!
Earlier in the day, he blasted Democrats for playing ‘Shutdown politics’ instead of working to make a deal with their counterparts across the aisle.- READ MORE
White House officials insisted there will be no negotiations on including DACA amnesty into the government funding resolution despite Senate Democrats’ shutdown of the government on Saturday.
“We will not negotiate over the status of people here unlawfully while Democrats shut down the government of the millions who are here lawfully,” a White House aide told Breitbart News on Saturday.
White House director of Legislative Affairs Marc Short and White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney confirmed the sentiment in a briefing with reporters at the White House.
Short said that while they were open to further discussions on a DACA deal, they did not want a deal attached to the continuing resolution to fund the government.
“e’re not going to be held hostage and let our troops be held hostage over this,” he said. “When they reopen the government, we will continue the discussions.”
Short said that Trump’s success in his first year as president was partially what prompted Democrats to shut down the government, accusing them of trying to impress leftist activists. – READ MORE
White House Voicemail: Government Closed Because Democrats Holding Military Funding ‘Hostage’ over ‘Immigration Debate’
Obama Shut WW2 Park Last G’vnt Shutdown, Trump’s Cabinet Sec. Works Park Himself
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NEPAL: Reports of Bandhs/Blockades (1 to 31 May, 2008) The density of events – indicated by shading on the map – represents the total number of bandhs/blockades that have been observed, as reported to OCHA and the UN Department of Safety and Security.These include transportation blockades, and closures o...
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The ILO In Nepal Nepal has made notable socio-economic progress in the past decade, reducing its absolute poverty rate from 42 % to 23.8 %. The country has also made the historic achievement of promulgating a new Constitution in September 2015, which enshrines the ri...
NEPAL: Reports of Bandhs/Blockades (1 to 31 August 2008) he density of events – indicated by shading on the map – represents the total number of bandhs / blockades that have been observed, as reported to OCHA and the UN Department of Safety and Security. These include transportation blockades, and closures...
Bureau of Employers Activities in Nepal (ACT/EMP) Employers' organizations in all countries have one common key asset: their enterprises. Successful enterprises play a critical role in creating employment and improving living standards. Employers' organizations help to create a favourable environmen...
Nepal - Bandhs/Strikes (1-13 November, 2013) The density of events – indicated by shading on the map – represents the total number of Bandhs/Strikes that have been observed, as reported to UNRCHCO and the UN Department of Safety and Security. These include transportation strikes, and closures o...
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NEPAL: Reports of Bandhs/Blockades (1 to 31 March 2008) The density of events – indicated by shading on the map – represents the total number of bandhs / blockades that have been observed, as reported to OCHA and the UN Department of Safety and Security. These include transportation blockades, and closure...
ILO Conventions And Nepal The General Conference of the International Labour Organization, Having been convened at Geneva by the Governing Body of the International Labour Office, and having met in its Third Session on 25 October 1921, and having decided upon the adoption of ...
UNIC, ILO, (2000)
Nepal: Reports of Bandhs / Blockades - 1 to 31 August 2007 The density of events – indicated by shading on the map – represents the total number of bandhs / blockades that have been observed, as reported to OCHA and the UN Department of Safety and Security. These include transportation blockades, and closure...
Nepal: Reports Of Bandhs/Strike ( 1- 30 November 2013 ) The number of unique days of Bandh observed in each month at individual district is summed and presented in above graph as an indication of the severity of Bandhs based on duration and geographic coverage. The density of events – indicated by shading...
Nepal- Bandhs Affecting Nepal, From 21 November 2006 to 24 January 2007 The density of events – indicated by shading on the map – represents the total number of days of bandhs that have been observed, as reported to OCHA. JTMM: Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha MPRF: Madeshi People’s Rights Forum KLMM: Kirat Limbuwan Muk...
Nepal- Reports of Bandhs / Blockades: April 1 - 30, 2007 The density of events – indicated by shading on the map – represents the total number of bandhs / blockades that have been observed, as reported to OCHA and the UN Department of Safety and Security. These include transportation blockades, and closure...
Nepal- Reports of Bandhs / Blockades: January 1 - April 30, 2007 The density of events – indicated by shading on the map – represents the total number of bandhs / blockades that have been observed, as reported to OCHA and the UN Department of Safety and Security. These include transportation blockades, and closure...
Nepal- Reports of Bandhs / Blockades: January 1- March 31, 2007 The density of events – indicated by shading on the map – represents the total number of bandhs / blockades that have been observed, as reported to OCHA and the UN Department of Safety and Security. These include transportation blockades, and closure...
International Labour Migration : A rights-based approach (March 27, 2010) Each year millions of women and men leave their homes and cross national borders in search of greater security for themselves and their families. “Throughout human history, migration has been a courageous expression of the individual’s will to overco...
Forced Labour And ILO Protocol (P29) The objective of the Bridge Project is to effectively eliminate traditional and modern slavery/forced labour systems and to significantly reduce contemporary forms of forced labour, which are often linked to human trafficking. The project aims to ...
Integrated Programme On Fair Recruitment (FAIR) The ILO plans to test its first model on fair recruitment in the Jordanian garment sector. The proposed pilot intervention has been designed in collaboration with the flagship ILO programme Better Work Jordan and the social partners to eliminate dece...
Realizing A Fair Migration Agenda: Labour Flows between Asia And Arab States - Summary Report Of The Interregional Experts Meeting (3-4 December 2014) In December 2014, the two-day experts meeting on Realizing a Fair Migration Agenda: Labour Flows between Asia and Arab States was held in Kathmandu, Nepal. The purpose of the meeting was for leading experts to identify and discuss key issues and a wa...
Sectoral Activities Programme - Working Paper 187: Informal Labour In The Construction Industry In Nepal It is now widely recognised that construction activity plays a vital role in the process of economic growth and development, both through its products (infrastructure, buildings) and through the employment created in the process of construction itsel...
Advocacy for Rights and Good Corporate Governance(UNNATI-Inclusive Growth Programme in Nepal) The project contributes at improving advocacy for responsible business development, including rights and good corporate governance through an Advocacy Challenge Fund mechanism for disbursing funds through an efficient, fair and competitive process. T...
International Journal Of Labour Research: Vol. 1 Issue 2 Collective bargaining in Nepal is basically limited to the enterprise level. Collective bargaining representatives will be elected for two years from among the registered enterprise-level unions by secret polls under the auspices of the labour office...
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Promoting Informed Policy Dialogue on Migration, Remittance and Development In Nepal Migration from Nepal is not a new phenomenon, but it has been on the increase in recent years, with the majority of flows consisting of low-skilled migrants moving to Malaysia or the Middle East for temporary work contracts in such fields as construc...
An Overview Paper on Overseas Employment in Nepal Nepal has a long history of labour migration. For around 200 years, Nepali men (and to a lesser extent women) have been leaving their homes to seek employment and living abroad. Even before the well-known recruitment to British-Indian armies, poor Ne...
Bureau Of Workers Activities (ACTRAV) In Nepal ACTRAV is the Bureau for Workers’ Activities within ILO. It has a mandate to strengthen representative, independent and democratic trade unions in all countries, to enable them to play their role effectively in protecting workers’ rights and interest...
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Project to Promote ILO Policy on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples The UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) is currently focusing on This case study argues that despite the good intentions and increasing realization of the importance of social inclusion for poverty alleviation and lasting peace, reflect...
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Report on the Nepal Labour Force Survey - 1998/99 It is indeed a matter of satisfaction that an important work like Nepal Labour Force Survey,the first ever to be launched in Nepal has successfully been completed. The detailed results available through this publication will undoubtedly fill in the m...
GoN, (1999)
Thematic Working group 3 on Low skilled Labour Migration Technical Workshop on Review of Bilateral Agreements on Low Skilled Labour Migaration This note summarizes the deliberations of the workshop on the issue of bilateral labour agreements (BLAs), which was jointly organized by the World Bank’s KNOMAD Thematic Working Group (TWG) 3 on Low-skilled Labour Migration and the International ...
International Labour Organization The International Labour Organization (ILO) is the specialized United Nations agency responsible for the world of work. Its main aims are to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen d...
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संगठन स्वतन्त्रता - आइएलओ गभर्निङ बडी अन्तर्गतको संगठन स्वतन्त्रता समितिको निर्णयहरूको सारसंक्षेप संगठन स्वतन्त्रता र व्यक्तिको संरक्षणको सम्बन्धमा अन्तरराष्ट्रिय श्रम संगठनको कार्य भनेको शान्ति र सामाजिक न्यायको एक प्राथमिक सुरक्षा उपायको रूपमा संगठन स्वतन्त्रताको सामान्य सिद्धान्तको प्रभावकारितामा योगदान पुयाउनु हो । यस सम्बन्धमा आफ्नो उत्तरदाय...
Nepal : Reports of Bandhs/Strikes (1-30 April, 2012) The number of unique days of Bandh observed in each month at individual district is summed and presented in above graph as an indication of the severity of Bandhs based on duration and geographic coverage. The density of events – indicated by shading...
Nepal : Reports of Bandhs/Strikes (1-31 August, 2012) The number of unique days of Bandh observed in each month at individual district is summed and presented in above graph as an indication of the severity of Bandhs based on duration and geographic coverage. The density of events – indicated by shading...
Nepal: Bandhs Called by Different Action Initiators in Nepal from January to May 2014 This map describes bandh called by different action initiators in Nepal from January to May 2014. ...
NEPAL: Reports of Bandhs/Strikes (1 to 31 March, 2014) The number of unique days of Bandh observed in each month at individual district is summed and presented in above graph as an indication of the severity of Bandhs based on duration and geographic coverage.The density of events – indicated by shading ...
NEPAL: Reports of Bandhs/Strikes (1 to 31 December, 2012) The number of unique days of Bandh observed in each month at individual district is summed and presented in above graph as an indication of the severity of Bandhs based on duration and geographic coverage. The density of events – indicated by shading...
NEPAL: Reports of Bandhs/Strikes (1-30 September, 2012) The number of unique days of Bandh observed in each month at individual district is summed and presented in above graph as an indication of the severity of Bandhs based on duration and geographic coverage.The density of events – indicated by shading ...
Nepal: Reports of Bandhs/Strikes (1-31 July, 2013) The number of unique days of Bandh observed in each month at individual district is summed and presented in above graph as an indication of the severity of Bandhs based on duration and geographic coverage.The density of events – indicated by shading ...
NEPAL: Reports of Bandhs/Strikes (1-31 May, 2014) The number of unique days of Bandh observed in each month at individual district is summed and presented in above graph as an indication of the severity of Bandhs based on duration and geographic coverage.The density of events – indicated by shading ...
Nepal: Reports Of Bandhs/Strikes (1-31 October 2012) The number of unique days of Bandh observed in each month at individual district is summed and presented in above graph as an indication of the severity of Bandhs based on duration and geographic coverage. The density of events – indicated by shading...
NEPAL: Reports of Bandhs/strikes (January - December 2013) The density of events – indicated by shading on the map–represents the total number of Bandhs/Strikes that have been observed, as reported to UNRCHCO and the UN Department of Safety and Security. These include transportation strikes, and closures of ...
Nepal Earthquake Humanitarian Response Code OF Conduct (27 May 2015) Further to the Secretary General's Bulletin: Special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse, the Humanitarian Coordinator is adopting a preventive approach to ensure protection from sexual exploitation and abuse by our own ...
UN, (2015)
Nepal: Reports Of Bandhs/Strike (1-31 March 2012) The number of unique days of Bandh observed in each month at individual district is summed and presented in above graph as an indication of the severity of Bandhs based on duration and geographic coverage. The density of events – indicated by shading...
NEPAL: Reports of Bandhs/strikes (January - December 2012) The density of events – indicated by shading on the map – represents the total number of bandhs /strikes that have been observed, as reported to UNRCHCO and the UN Department of Safety and Security. These include transportation blockades, and closure...
NEPAL: Reports of Bandhs/Strikes (1 to 30 June, 2012) The number of unique days of Bandh observed in each month at individual district is summed and presented in above graph as an indication of the severity of Bandhs based on duration and geographic coverage. The density of events – indicated by shading...
NEPAL: Reports of Bandhs/strikes (1 to 31 December, 2013) The density of events – indicated by shading on the map – represents the total number of Bandhs /Strikes that have been observed, as reported to OCHA and the UN Department of Safety and Security. These include transportation blockades, and closures o...
NEPAL: Reports of Bandhs/Strikes (1 to 31 May, 2012) The number of unique days of Bandh observed in each month at individual district is summed and presented in above graph as an indication of the severity of Bandhs based on duration and geographic coverage .The density of events – indicated by shading...
Nepal: Reports Of Bandhs/Strikes (1-29 February 2012) The number of unique days of Bandh observed in each month at individual district is summed and presented in above graph as an indication of the severity of Bandhs based on duration and geographic coverage. The density of events – indicated by shading...
Nepal: Reports Of Bandhs/Strikes (1-31 July 2012) The number of unique days of Bandh observed in each month at individual district is summed and presented in above graph as an indication of the severity of Bandhs based on duration and geographic coverage. The density of events – indicated by shading...
ILO Publication 2015 Autumn This publication contains ILO's different books published at different year....
National Labour and Employment Conference 2069 : " Promoting conducive labour relations for decent work and job rich economic growth 9-11 July 2012 The key challenge for Nepal at present to create an enabling environment for peace and equitable economic growth. The peace process has been almost completed. Now, the focus should be on how to promote job rich and inclusive economic growth. More urg...
ILO, GoN, (2012)
Overview Of Ilo Convention No.169 Labor agency of the United Nations has 183 member States. (Tripartite membership (governments, employers and workers organizations))Standard setting agency – adopts international conventions and recommendations (and provides assistance to governments...
NEPAL: Reports of Bandhs / Strikes (1 January- 31 December, 2011) The density of events – indicated by shading on the map – represents the total number of bandhs / strikes that have been observed, as reported to UNRCHCO and the UN Department of Safety and Security. These include transportation blockades, and closur...
NEPAL: Reports of Bandhs / Strikes (1-31 October 2011) The number of unique days of Bandh observed in each month at individual district is summed and presented in above graph as an indication of the severity of Bandhs based on duration and geographic coverage. The density of events – indicated by shading...
Nepal: Reports of Bandhs/Blockades (January – September, 2009) The density of events – indicated by shading on the map – represents the total number of bandhs / blockades\ that have been observed, as reported to OCHA and the UN Department of Safety and Security. These include transportation blockades, and closur...
Nepal: Reports Of Bandhs/Strike (1-31 December 2011) The number of unique days of Bandh observed in each month at individual district is summed and presented in above graph as an indication of the severity of Bandhs based on duration and geographic coverage. The density of events – indicated by shading...
NEPAL: Reports of Bandhs/Strikes (1 to 30 April, 2013) The density of events – indicated by shading on the map – represents the total number of Bandhs/Strikes that have been observed, as reported to UNRCHCO and the UN Department of Safety and Security. These include transportation strikes, and closures o...
Nepal: Reports of Bandhs/Strikes (1- 31 August 2011) The number of unique days of Bandh observed in each month at individual district is summed and presented in above graph as an indication of the severity of Bandhs based on duration and geographic coverage. The density of events – indicated by shading...
Nepal: Reports of Bandhs/Strikes (1 Jan-30 June, 2011) The density of events – indicated by shading on the map – represents the total number of bandhs / strikes that have been observed, as reported to UNRCHCO and the UN Department of Safety and Security. These include transportation blockades, and closur...
NEPAL: Reports of Bandhs/Strikes (1 to 30 November, 2011) This map shows reports of Bandhs/Strikes in Nepal as of 1-31 July,2011. The number of unique days of Bandh observed in each month at individual district is summed and presented in above graph as an indication of the severity of Bandhs based on durati...
NEPAL: Reports of Bandhs/Strikes (1 to 30 September, 2013) The density of events – indicated by shading on the map – represents the total number of Bandhs/Strikes that have been observed, as reported to UNRCHCO and the UN Department of Safety and Security. These include transportation strikes, and closures o...
NEPAL: Reports of Bandhs/Strikes (1 to 31 May, 2013) The density of events – indicated by shading on the map – represents the total number of Bandhs /Strikes that have been observed, as reported to OCHA and the UN Department of Safety and Security. These include transportation blockades, and closures o...
NEPAL: Reports of Bandhs/Strikes (1-30 November, 2012) The number of unique days of Bandh observed in each month at individual district is summed and presented in above graph as an indication of the severity of Bandhs based on duration and geographic coverage.The density of events – indicated by shading ...
NEPAL: Reports of Bandhs/Blockades (August 2009) The density of events – indicated by shading on the map – represents the total number of bandhs / blockades that have been observed, as reported to OCHA and the UN Department of Safety and Security. These include transportation blockades, and closure...
Nepal - Reports of Bandhs / Blockades Nov, 2009 The density of events – indicated by shading on the map – represents the total number of bandhs / blockades that have been observed, as reported to OCHA and the UN Department of Safety and Security. These include transportation blockades, and closure...
Nepal- Reports of Bandhs/Strikes (1 January to 28 February 2010) This map shows reports of bandhs/strikes. The density of events – indicated by shading on the map – represents the total number of bandhs / blockades that have been observed, as reported to OCHA and the UN Department of Safety and Security. These inc...
Nepal- Reports of Bandhs/Strikes (1-30 June 2010) The number of unique days of Bandh observed in each month at individual district is summed and presented in above graph as an indication of the severity of Bandhs based on duration and geographic coverage. The density of events – indicated by shading...
NEPAL: Reports Bandhs/Strikes (1-30 November, 2010) The number of unique days of Bandh observed in each month at individual district is summed and presented in above graph as an indication of the severity of Bandhs based on duration and geographic coverage. The density of events – indicated by shading...
Nepal: Reports Bandhs/Strikes (1-31 March, 2011) The number of unique days of Bandh observed in each month at individual district is summed and presented in above graph as an indication of the severity of Bandhs based on duration and geographic coverage. The density of events – indicated by shading...
NEPAL: Reports of Bandhs / Blockades , Jan - Jun 2009 The density of events- indicated by shading on the map- represents the total number of bandhs/blockades that have been observed, as reported to OCHA and the UN Department of Safety and Security. These include transportation blockades and closures of ...
NEPAL: Reports of Bandhs/Blockades (1 to 31 May, 2010) The density of events – indicated by shading on the map – represents the total number of Bandhs /Strikes that have been observed, as reported to OCHA and the UN Department of Safety and Security. These include transportation blockades, and closures o...
NEPAL: Reports of Bandhs/Blockades (1-30 September, 2010) The density of events – indicated by shading on the map – represents the total number of Bandhs /Strikes that have been observed, as reported to OCHA and the UN Department of Safety and Security. These include transportation blockades, and closures o...
NEPAL: Reports of Bandhs/Blockades (1 to 31 May, 2009) The density of events – indicated by shading on the map – represents the total number of bandhs / blockades that have been observed, as reported to OCHA and the UN Department of Safety and Security. These include transportation blockades, and closure...
NEPAL: Reports of Bandhs/Blockades (June 2009) The density of events – indicated by shading on the map – represents the total number of bandhs / blockades that have been observed, as reported to OCHA and the UN Department of Safety and Security. These include transportation blockades, and closure...
Nepal: Reports of Bandhs/Blockades in 2009 (1 January to 31 December 2009) In March and April 2009, TJSC called Bandh/Blockades had a significant impact on movement across Terai districts. In June, over 60 districts were affected by the UCPN-M affiliated Bandhs protesting the President’s decision to reinstate the Chief of A...
Nepal: Reports Of Bandhs/Strike (1-31 July 2010) The number of unique days of Bandh observed in each month at individual district is summed and presented in above graph as an indication of the severity of Bandhs based on duration and geographic coverage. The density of events – indicated by shading...
NEPAL: Reports of Bandhs/strikes (1 to 28 February, 2013) The density of events – indicated by shading on the map – represents the total number of Bandhs/Strikes that have been observed, as reported to UNRCHCO and the UN Department of Safety and Security. These include transportation strikes, and closures o...
NEPAL: Reports of Bandhs/Strikes (1 to 31 December, 2010) The number of unique days of Bandh observed in each month at individual district is summed and presented in above graph as an indication of the severity of Bandhs based on duration and geographic coverage.The density of events – indicated by shading ...
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DIY Feature Film THE PLANTERS Releases Trailer, Poster
DiyPro September 15, 2020
The debut feature film from the longtime friends.
The Planters, a dark comedy written, directed, starring and crewed by Alexandra Kotcheff and Hannah Leder has been acquired by 1091 Pictures for North American release. The debut feature film from the longtime friends and directing duo is planned to hit theaters October 9, followed by a rollout on digital and on-demand December 8th.
The Planters follows Martha Plant (Kotcheff), an awkward telemarketer who’s down and out– sucking at her job and grieving her recently deceased parents. When she finds unlikely friendship in Sadie Mayflower (Leder), a bubbly vagrant with multiple personalities, Martha discovers having three friends in one may be more than she bargained for. The film’s cast is rounded out by New York theater actor Phil Parolisi, and cinema veteran Pepe Serna (Scarface, Downsizing) in supporting roles.
The film was produced by Kotcheff, Leder, and Jacqueline Beiro, who served as an off-set producer under Kotcheff’s banner Fire Tiger Films, a production company focused on auteur driven films.
Kotcheff and Leder shot for 127 days entirely without an on-set crew and in isolation, save for trips to the local supermarket, a bike shop, and gas stations for lengthy drives to remote desert locations. Assuming all on-set roles, including but not limited to cinematography, production design, costumes, and hair & make-up, Kotcheff and Leder may have very well found a loophole in the filming concerns productions currently face in the Covid-19 landscape.
From the filmmakers: “‘The Planters’ is a farcical love letter to our friendship, and we are over the moon to team up with 1091 Pictures for its release. Our film is really about a group of isolated, lonely people who find connection and meaning through one another. Living in the times we are in now, it feels more apropos than ever to be releasing it into the world.”
After being named a recipient of the 2019 Women in Film Finishing Fund grant, The Planters swept up awards at nearly every film festival attended. Accolades include Raindance Film Festival’s Film of the Festival, Austin Film Festival’s Comedy Vanguard Jury and Audience Awards, Nashville Film Festival’s Best of the Fest Audience Award, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Song, San Francisco Independent Film Festival’s Narrative Feature Jury Prize, Omaha Film Festival Feature film Honorable Mention, Fargo Film Festival’s Best in Show Award for Best Directors, and Cleveland International Film Festival’s Honorable Mention for Originality and Vision in the New Direction Competition.
From Lev Avery-Peck of 1091 Pictures: “Alexandra and Hannah are trailblazers when it comes to DIY filmmaking. With their debut feature Kotcheff and Leder have established their unique voice through stunning visuals and comedic storytelling. There isn’t anything else like this on the market and I am thrilled to work with such talented filmmakers.”
Kotcheff and Leder are represented by The Gersh Agency. The deal was negotiated by Janne Barklis on behalf of the filmmakers and by Lev Avery-Peck of 1091 Pictures.
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مرکزی صفحہ CSS: The Definitive Guide, 3rd Edition
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CSS: The Definitive Guide, 3rd Edition, provides you with a comprehensive guide to CSS implementation, along with a thorough review of all aspects of CSS 2.1. Updated to cover Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft's vastly improved browser, this new edition includes content on positioning, lists and generated content, table layout, user interface, paged media, and more. Simply put, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is a way to separate a document's structure from its presentation. The benefits of this can be quite profound: CSS allows a much richer document appearance than HTML and also saves time--you can create or change the appearance of an entire document in just one place; and its compact file size makes web pages load quickly. Author Eric Meyer tackles the subject with passion, exploring in detail each individual CSS property and how it interacts with other properties. You'll not only learn how to avoid common mistakes in interpretation, you also will benefit from the depth and breadth of his experience and his clear and honest style. This is the complete sourcebook on CSS. The 3rd edition contains: Updates to reflect changes in the latest draft version of CSS 2.1 Browser notes updated to reflect changes between IE6 and IE7 Advanced selectors supported in IE7 and other major browsers included A new round of technical edits by a fresh set of editors Clarifications and corrected errata, including updated URLs of referenced online resources
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